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The Portland daily press., 1886-03-18
Presentation.

The orchestra that has played at the Cos
pei Mission musicals, met at the house of
their director, Mr.. F. A. Bent, Tuesday eve
ming, to celebrate his birthday anniversary.
During the evening, MI. Joseph Freeman, on
behalf of the orchestra, with an appropriate
speech, presented Mr.. Bent with a gold
mounted, ebony baton, as token of the re-
spect and esteem in which he is held by
them. Mr.. Bent responded in pleasing
manner, after which the company sat down
to bountiful repast. The occasion was one
long to be remembered by those present.
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-18
The White Goats.

The Portland Light Infantry, white
Coats" held meeting last evening, which
was very enthusiastic. A large number was
present. J. w. Plaisted was appointed
chairman, and George E. Brown secretary.
1t was voted to form an association composed
Of the members who joined prior to the year
1862, At least so of these old members are
living in Portland. A committee Of five was
appointed to see all the old members and
secure their cooperation, consisting of
George Webster, John r. Pike, d. G. Drink
water, George W. Furlong and Henry Dunn,
and the committee was requested to report
next Monday evening.
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Charged with obstructing the Mails.

United States Marshal Harmon, Tuesday
night, arrested Charles Colby in Scion,
charged with obstructing the passage of the
United States mails. Colby drives a stage be-
tween Skowhegan and the Forks of the Ken
nebec, and it is alleged that he has persist
emily INSTRUCTED the passage of the mails,
which are carried by another line, by getting
In front of the coach with the mails and
walking his horses for miles along the road,
preventing the other team from getting by
him. The charge is made by Mail Con-
ractor Coffin, and the specific offense COM
planned of is alleged to have taken place
February 18th.
Colby was brought to this city and ar
raigned before Commissioner Rand at 3
o'clock p M yesterday. He pleaded not guilty,
waived examination and furnished bonds in
the sum of $500 for his appearance at the
April term of the United States Circuit
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-18


1t was voted to discount per cent on all
taxes paid on or before the LIST day of Octo-
Der, and to charge interest ON all taxes left
unpaid Jan. /, 1887; to pay municipal officers
So per day when on duty, and all other town
officers at the same rate; that the annual
meeting of the town be held on the third
Monday of March; to pay the amount of the
town debt maturing the present year.
The Selectmen, with the addition of DR.. A
F. Murch and H. K. Griggs, were constitut-
ed board of health.
1t was voted to accept the name of wood
lawn" for the new cemetery laid out on land
lately purchased of Jonathan NJ. Knapp, on
the Stroudwater road; to raise $3.50 to con-
struct a sewer ON Fitch street. to raise $1,000
to build concrete sidewalk between Cum
berland Mills and Saccarappa village when
ever needed; to raise $500 to complete the
building of the sewer through the land of
John Cregan, Cumberland Mills; to appro-
pirate $50 to help defray the expenses in the
proper observance of Memorial Day; that
John E. Warren, Geo. FL. Raymond, Frank
Adams, Simon H. Maybery, Chas H. Towle
and G. A. Moses be constituted a committee
to purchase land and erect a school house at
Cumberland Mills, and raise by loan $4,000
for that purpose; that the sum of $4,000 be
raised by loan for the purpose of erecting a
building on Main street, for the accommoda-
ton of scholars in Saccarappa village, and
those attending the high school, Frank
Haskell, Geo. H. Raymond, John Cloudman,
Kimball Eastman and II. P. Murch were
constituted building committee.
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-18
SUBURBAN NEWS.


The petitioners for a lodge of Knights Of
Pythias in Scarboro are requested to meet at
the Town Hall Friday afternoon, at 2o'clock
to choose a committee to confer with the
selectmen to see what terms can be arranged
for fitting and furnishing lodge room.
sACCARAPPA.
The adjourned meeting of the town Of
Westbrook was called to order Wednesday
morning by Mr.. Charles E. Quimby, moder-
ator Jason Leighton, Geo. w. Leighton.
and Abner L. Hawkes. were elected fence
viewers, road commissioners and overseers
of the poor. There were elected IA consta-
bles, surveyors of wood and bark, ID sur
veyors of lumber, 4 pound keepers, 9 fire
wards, 1 sealer of weights and measures,
and 3 surveyors of stone The superintend-
ing school committee are to perform the du-
ties Of truant officers. Mr.. Charles e. Quinn
by was elected collector of taxes commits
sion II per cent.
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FELL TWENTY-FIVE FEET.
n. A. HaskeII's Narrow Escape from
Serious Injury.

Last night II. A. Haskell, young man
about % years old, in the employ cf the
Electric Light Company, while engaged in
placing a carbon in the light at the corner of
Green and Portland streets, fell from the
top of the pole to the ground beneath, dis
lance of % feet. He was found lying on the
ground, near the pole, in an insensible con-
dition and taken in hack to his home,
where Drs. Pingree and Getchell attended
him. They found several cuts upon the
head and one leg was considerably swollen,
but, strange to say, no other injuries were
apparent 1t was very narrow escape
from a serious if not fatal injury.
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-18
DEATHS.

In this city, March II, Mrs Jane r., wife of
Capt Nelson Bibber and daughter of the late Capt
John, johnson of Falmouth, aged II years 8
months.
Notice of funeral hereafter.1
In Rocl1land, March 8. Jane g., wife of Simeon
Dunbar, aged so years.
In West Camden, March z. William Martin,
aged ~ years
1.-THE funeral service of the late Albion N Craig
will take place this Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clk
from his late residence, rear of No. 50 India st.
Burial at Peaks Island.
THE funeral service of the late Abigail f.
Townsend will take place this Thursday afternoon
at O'Clock, from No. Varnuin street. Burial at
convenience of the family.
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-18
The Centennial ceIehration.

Speaking of the approaching centennial
celebration, the Transcript says: For an
orator, who could better perform that duty
than the Hon. Thomas B. Reed, native and
to the manner born? For the pageant, let
the procession embrace our trades and va
rious industries, as compared with the In
dustries of the town one hundred years ago,
and let it not be forgotten that Portland is
the birthplace of Longfellow, Willis, and
MANY other celebrities"
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MUSIC AND DRAMA.
roee's PENNY.

Miss Lizzie Evans is now in her third sea-
son as a star, with newly revised and i'm
proved plays, an excellent supporting com
pany and every adjunct of scenery and ap-
pointments to insure successful presenta-
tions. During the past season Miss Evans
appeared in all the large cities of the coun-
try, from New Orleans to Montreal, and
from New York to Kansas City. Her sue
cess was marked, and her reception at the
hands of both press and public uniformly
cordial Her Improvement has been steady,
and she is now one of the best soubrette act
resses on the stage. She Will appear IN
Fogg's Ferry tomorrow night, at Portland
Theatre.
ST. PATRICK's DAY CONCERT.
The City Hall was crowded last night with
the friends Of the various Catholic school
pupils, who gave fine concert in honor of
st. Patricll's Day. The many features Of
the evening were In excellent taste, and re-
flected great credit Grimmer's orchestra
played delightfully."-.
NOTES.
Skipped by the Light of the Moon" will
be seen at Portland Theatre Monday and
Tuesday evenings, March 10Th and 3Oth.
The sale of seats for the "MikadO," at
City Hall, next Tuesday and wednesday, has
been very large and is constantly increasing.
There are good ones still on sale at Stock
BRIDGES.
The New York Star Company will appear
at City Hall from March 10Th to April Sd, in
elusive.
We hear that Capt. Knowlton proposes to
convert his skating rink at Greenwood Gar
den into tasteful theatre this summer.
The last entertainment in the course given
by Rocky Hill Lodge Knights of Pythias,
of Woodfords, will take place April 7th and
8th, at which time the lodge will appropri-
ately render the pleasing opera Margaret, in
six acts, written and composed by Mrs. En-
ma b. Durham of Stevens Plains. The
cast will include % VocaliSts.
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-18

At the Gospel Mission tonight, there VIII
be the usual prayers, Scripture readings anu
hymns, Rotations by Mrs. I. T. BealS'
Misses Emma Allen and E. Pearson, singing
by Mrs. and Mr. Babbage and Miss Babbage,
and selections by the orchestra. The exer-
cises will begin at 745 o'clock,
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-18
Hearing on the Ferry LANDING.

The petitioners for ferry landing at Port
land Pier, as is known, appealed to the
Supreme Court from the decision of the
County Commissioners, and Judge Haskell
appointed Henry ingalls, of Wiscasset, A. r.
Savage of Auburn and John S. Case of
Rockland committee to give a hearing to
all parties interested, This hearing will be
held in this city ON Tuesday, March 3oth.
The decision of this committee will be final.
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-18

EOR SALE OR TO Lighthouse No. 259
p. HOBBS, 0NIarket st. LIT
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Eiye loesee-

From the report of the Chief Engineer of
the Fire Department it appears that the loss
on buildings by fire during the year was
about $3S, 1907, and insurance $26,6S2. On
stock $131, 15S, and insurance $S9,910. These
are not exact figures, as the cents are not
footed, but are near enough in round num-
bers, there not being difference of more
than few dollars. The loss on buildings
over insurance is $11,525, and on stock SAL
04S. a total of S52.773.
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-18
Maine Sheep Breeders Association

The annual meeting of the Maine State
Sheep Breeders Association was held at
North Arson March 10, when the following
officers were elected:
President-Geo. Flint of North Arson
Vice President-Herman Corbett Of Farming
ton.
Secretary and Treasurer-G. f. Moore of Nerth
Arson.
Trustees-B. F. Hilton of Starks, C. D. Holbrook
Of Madison, L. A. Cilley of Kingfeld, Daniel viii
of Norridgewock.
Pedigree Commtteez-Ben. Hilton of North An
son, E. F. Gilman of Pennington, f. L. Bosworth
of Embden.
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-18
West congregational Society Fair.

The fair which will be given by the ladies
Of the West Congregational Society, at Y.
NC. A. Hall this afternoon and evening,
will display many useful and ornamental
articles for sale, and there will be an excel
lent supper provided for all who desire it.
The fair should receive warm support
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-18
Board Of Mayor and Aldermen.

AT meeting of the Board of Mayor and
Aldermen held yesterday afternoon, two in
sane persons were sent to the asylum, and
J. l.. Rounds, John Ball and William Lydon
were appointed special policemen without
pay.
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-18
RINES BROTHERS
Fire, Smoke, Water,
Great Closing Out Sale Of Our Entire
Stock, at Unheard Of Bargains,
Consisting of

Baby Carriages, Bird Cages, Base Balls,
Bats, Rubber Balls, Foot Balls, Work
Baskets, Work Stands, Travelling Bask-
cts, Nursery Baskets, Travelling Bags,
Shopping Bags, Doll Cabs, Boys Drums,
Games, A b C Blocks, Checker Boards,
Cribbage Boards, Chess, DOminOes,
Writing Desks, Work Boxes, Hair
Brushes, Dressing Combs, Brackets,
Wallets, Pocket Knives, Albums, Plush
Handkerchiefs, Glove, Work, Comb and
Brush Boxes, Broom Holders. Card
Cases, Fans, Music Boxes, Collar and
Cuff Boxes, Dressing Cases for Ladies
and Gents, Plush Mirrors, Beads, Jewel
Boxes, Scrap Albums, Children's Sleighs,
Sleds, TObOggans, Knife Baskets, Pic
ture Books, Rocking Horses, Playing
Cards, Vases, Toilet Sets, Children's
Desks, Guns, States, Cups and Saucers,
Moustache Cups, Banks, Swings, Trump
cts, Dolls, Rubber Rattles, Feather
busters, Lawn Tennis Sets, Tennis Bats,
Balls and Nets, Roller Skates, Scholars
Companions, School Bags, Tin Carts and
Horses, Steam Engines, Transparent
States, Magic Lanterns, Dolls Trunks,
PanOramaS, Theatres, Plays for Thea
tres, Printing Presses, Pianos, VelOci-
pedes, Girls Tricycles, WheelbarrOWs,
BIackbOards, Cradles, Scrap and Office
Baskets.
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The "cIawsIcaI Mewsicaie. u

It will delight large number OF our read
ers to know that the "Cldaosicdl Mersicdte"
which proved such a success few nights
ago, introducing the fascinating Mrs. Rag
giles and her charming daughters the "Nine
MUSES., will be repeated at Rossini Hall
next Monday evening, for the benefit Of the
Portland Fraternity.
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-18

MARRIAGES.

In Phipsburg, Feb. 10. Edwin NJ Wyman and
Miss Rose Oliver.
In Phipsburg, March 1, VIM. II. Field of Phips
burg and Miss Lizzie A. Sanders of Bath.
In Washington, March 8, James Z. Demuth of
ThOmaSton and Ida Hannah of Appleton.
In Vinalhayen, March 6, Austin P. Burgess and
George M: Burgess.
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-18
MUNICIPAL COURT.

BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.
WEDNEsDAY--John Connors, intoxication; tens
days in the county jnil.
Richard Crosand and Bridget CroSland, intOx-
icaton; fifteen days in the county jail.
Richard Grassland and Bridget Crosland, re-
sstng police officer; fined $50 and one-half costs
NIL
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-18
Mutual Fishing insurance

Mutual Fishing insurance Company
The annual meeting Of the Portland Mutual
Fishing Insurance Company was held yes
terday, and the following officers elected:
Presdent-T. G. Lewis.
Directors-T. G. Lewis, j. A. Emery, D. L. Fer
maid, L. Fl. McKenney of Portland, and W. T.
Maddox of Southport.
Vice PreSdent-John A. Emery.
Secretary-John H. Russell.
TreaSurer-Fritz IL. Jordan.
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-18
.,w ,nyrnT1sEmENTs TO-DAY.
F. o. Bailey & Coz.
d&w1w

Carriers Little Liver Pills will positively cure
sick headache and prevent its return. This is
not talk, but truth. One pill dose. To be had of
all Druggists. See advertisement
,ncb15 d&W1w
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-18
Accident.

Mr.. John Sparrow, president of the Eagle
Sugar Refinery, fell on the ice at the refinery
yesterday afternoon and broke his arm. DR..
Pendleton is attending him.
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-18
WANTED.


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Il trally located, at reasonable terms. A good
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1911
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M ILL sell my farm low for cash or will eX-
w change for a place in any large manufactur
ing village or city on reasonable terms. HOW
ARD COTTON, West GOrham Me. marl6dlws
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EOR sALE-3O,000 pounds of wheat for
E poultry at S1.40 per hundred, also ground
beef scraps poultry bOne oyster shells, nest eggs
ETC. Parties wishing to see chickens Matched
with an incubator, can see them now coming out
at our office, 27 Preble st. c. B. DALTON & co.
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-18

ENOR SALE-Farms, of various sizes and de-
II scriptons in Cumberland County, varying in
price from 5000 to $1,000. Inquire of NJ. r.
FRANK. 1919 Middle St. Portland Me. 10
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DON'T FAIL,
to read the following notice.

We shall open ON "wednesday
morning, March E7th, a line OF
Scotch, WOrsted, CheViOt and
Tweed SuitingS which we have
purchased at prices that will en-
able uS TO make the following
terms: sack Suits for from $25 TO
$2S, and Getaway Suits at $27 10
$50; also "a line of Spring Over
cOatings which we Will make up
i'm Girst-cIass manner, with satin
sleeve Innings for $25 30 $50.
These goods are all very desirable
and as the margin is very small,
the prices named will be strictly
cash. Call early as the assOrt-
ment will soon be broken.
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-18
Spring Medicine

Everybody needs and should take good spring
medicine, for two reasons:
LIST, The body is now more susceptible to benefit
from medicine than at any other season.
I'd, The impurities which have accumulated in
the blood should be expelled, and the system
given tone and strength, before the prostrating
effects of warm weather. are felt.
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-18

ITO LET-A first-class modern upstairs rent of
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year; family without small children, ready about
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CAUCUSES.
North yarmouth

North Yarmouth.
The Republicans of North Yarmouth are re-
ausSted to meet at the Town house, on SATUR-
DAY, the goth, at 2 O'Clock p. m, to nominate
candidates for town officers.
Per order of Town Committee.
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-18

LNOR SALE-A story and half house in Deer
d JNHAM, IL Exchange ST. 2O4
The Portland daily press., 1886-03-18
Hoods SarsapariIIa

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boarder that takes Hoods SarSaparila." THOMAS
BuRRELL. 90 Hillary ST. BROOKLYN. n. Y.
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FOR SALE.

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also some extra Pullets, great layers mixed
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tones and strengthens.

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The Portland daily press., 1886-03-18
LOST AND FOUND.


E5OUND-Ladies and gentlemen wishing out
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Harris Gallery, 51S Congress St.. Copying III
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n OsT-March 18th, on New High ST., or on
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finder will be suitably rewarded by leaving az
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Il OsT-A gold ring on Congress St, between
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turn it to GRAY'S BUSINESS COLLEGE, corner
Exchange and Congress SITS. l3-l
II OsT-At Portland Theatre, Monday evening,
IL pair of Pearl Opera Glasses in an old gold
plush case. The finder will be suitably rewarded
by leaving the same at 237 Middle st. A. l..
MERRY, Halter. 12-l
T OsT-A fur glove, probably on India New
II bury Franklin or Commercial st. The ind
er will please leave it at MOTLEY & CO.'S, 237
Commercial st. 12l
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ITO LET-A good rent for a small family in a
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ITO LET-HOuse on Douglass ST.; rooms
IL lower rent; 6 rooms on fiat; Sebago; rent ten
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BURNHAM. 11-2
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Peace TO Its Ashes (,

1t was thought when the Blair eduCa-
tion bill was referred to the committee on
labor, it would go scurrying along towards
final passage at Maud S.gait. After events
have not justified this fond belief. When
that committee took up the bill on Friday,
amost aggressive opposition was developed
and a motion to report the bill to the
House favorably was defeated by the vote
of 6 TO 4. A motion to report the bill
without recommendation was also de-
feated, the committee adjourning without
action.
Over on the Senate side the committee
on education of that body We're also con.
sidering the same malformation. After
brief discussion, a motion to postpone
action was carried by vote of ) to 4
which may be accepted as final dis,
position of the measure, so far rs the edu.
cational committee is concerned.
After these untOward results in com,
mittee, and with so much actual busineS:
staring Congress in the face, il is safe tc
say that the Blair bill is buried. Peace tt
its ashes
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by the company, $50 ,sS7: a total of 49,
OH ,0s3 cubic metres; excavations during
the month of January, 1sS6, .oe7 ,s2S cubic
metres total, 1i,67s,s56 cubic metres ;
leaving to be excavated, los ,s2l ,lii cubic
metres, or six-sevenths of the whole.
In the prosecution Of the work thus far
s73,0O0,000 have been spent with about
sF 100000 yet TO be expended before 1t Is
completed. 1t is gigantic undertaking
that would have frightened many ayounger
man than the indefatgable DE lessepps,
who has succeeded it pushing it thus far
in the direction of progress. Mr.. Bigelow
as the final result of his investigation, con.
cludes "That the canal will now be pros.
ecuted to its completion, without any very
serious interruption, is fairly to be pre-
sumed, for too large a proportion of its
cost has already been incurred to make re.
treat as good policy as to advance. Even
if abandoned by the company, the con
tractors themselves would probably find il
for their interest to combine and finish it. >