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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-02-12
BRIEF JoTTINcs.

Mr.. H. A. Clark, clerk at the Grand Trunk
railway office, slipped on the ice Wednesday
and hurt his ankle quite badly.
UUpwards of twenty fishing vessels belong
ing here lost portions of their tackle in a
gale off the coast Wednesday.
The subject of Dr. Crandall's lecture at
Woodfords tonight will be the Ancestry of
Genius"
Vincent Chautauqua Circle meets this
evening with Miss Hoyt, III New High
street. Quotations from Browning
Three Gloucester fishing schooners from
La Have Banks landed $4,000 pounds of
fresh fish at this port Wednesday.
The schooner R. E. Hart sailed Wednesday
and returned at night leaking. She was
towed up on the flats by the Salem and her
captain is waiting orders from the owners.
The Democratic ward caucuses will be held
next Wednesday evening. The Democratic
mayoralty convention will be held the fol-
lowing day.
Remember the Bible class at the Y. NJ. G.
A. rooms this afternoon at 4.30 o'clock.
Subject: ''The handwriting on the wall''-
Daniel V, 1-12, 25-2s.
The executive committee of the Woman's
Auxiliary to the Y. M. c. A. will meet this
afternoon at 8 O'Clock. full attendance is
desired.
The Biddeford Journal says: An extra
mail has been put on. 1t goes to Portland
on the S.37 a. m. train. This will be greatly
appreciated"
The Washburn Union meets this evening
in the vestry of the Church of the Messiah.
The exercises will be specially entertaining
Among other attractions the boy Band
will make their first public appearance.
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Filling Custom House DOCK.

The hearing on-the petition to fill $50 feet
of Custom House dock was adjourned yes
terday. Mr.. Mcclellan being detained at
home and Mr.. Merrill being in South Caro-
lima, Mr.. Farley was the only member who
appeared. From him it was ascertained
that the position which the harbor commits
sioners have for many years held in regard
to the filling of the docks in this part of the
harbor, would not admit SO extensive fill
ing as asked for in the petition.
From Union wharf down, the har5or COM
missioners' line and Commercial street draw
together so rapidly that at Custom House
wharf the distance between the street and
the line is only about half as great as at
Union wharf. The solid filling behind
Thomas block and that on which the Per
kins' block rests has always been regarded
as the outer limit for solid filling between
the wharves in this section of the harbor.
This distance is 100 feet from the CONNER
cial street wall and gives, as in the case OF
the Thomas block, so feet for stores, and
twenty feet for passage way behind. A fill
ing of $50 feet would break this system to
which others have been confined and destroy
dockage which, if wanted in future, could
not be regained, as there can be no extension
of the dock at the lower end.
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Artisan or Artist.

Such was the lecture delivered by MI. w.
E. Gould, to an interested audience at the
library room, Mechanics Building, in the
free Mechanics course last evening. A por-
ten of this lecture was read as paper be-
fore literary club last winter and gained
much favor, ana the paper has been ,rewrit-
ten and amplified to the extent OF lecture.
The lecturer took the fact OF so many
prominent artists coming suddenly out OF or
binary life and discussed the question wheth-
er art was the product OF clylllzatlon or does
it spring out of native character. llustra
lions seemed to prove that tnere, were I'M
known artists in many people who needed
only the exercise of their powers 10 manifest
their abilities. A plea was maze that the
artisan should give careful study 10 tne pest
things in his trade and in the various SCI
ences; and that thereby not only MS OWN
standing would be benefited, but ne would
receive help from such progress as would
come from inventive skill and Ilne produc-
tlon. The true end of all WORK is TO nave
that work at its best.
AS artisans develop they frequently amaze
Others by some sudden lnsplratlon when
though itImay be ridiculed at the time,a were
many great inventions, afterward become
the leading method and system to be. used.
True art is something more than sentiment,
it may be shown in other ways than In paint
ing and sculpture, and many a man may lind
in the secondary uses of his life that winch
will eclipse the ordinary routine. Inc read
lest help to all such ends is the careful read
ing of good books. No mechanic can
cheat his brain and average the loss by his
musp1p
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The Martha Washington Fair,

Notwithstanding the gloomy weather, the
annual fair of the Martha Washington So
ciety opened auspiciously in Reception Hall
yesterday afternoon. The tables showed a
large variety of articles at modest prices,
such as commend themselves to all seekers
after the useful, while the many pretty
ornamental trifes and artistic work were
calculated to attract the eye of the lover of
the beautiful. Excellent refreshments were
on sale, including delicious confectionery
and ice cream, and an excellent supper was
served after o'clock until p. M, which
was enjoyed by very many of our best known
citizens.
In the evening a capital instrumental con-
cert was provided, the performers being
Mrs. Pratt, Mr.. Watts and Mr.. Houghton,
voealists, with Miss Wiley, accompanist,
Master Harry Pettengill on the accordion,
ana readings by Mrs. Montgomery and Miss
Susie Merrill.
Ioday an excellent dinner will be served
from Il 0 clock till p. M, which will prove
an admirable chance for business men to
get their dinner down town, especially if the
weather is bad. Supper, of most tooth
some nature, will be served after G n. m.
The entertainment tonight will consist of
concert by Mrs. c. D. Files and Miss Addie
Pierce, soprani; Messrs. Shaw, Thurston
Colby and Bowdoin, with readings by Mrs
L. P. Beals.
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The New Grand Army Commander.

Capt. S. W. Lane of Augusta, who has
been unanimously elected Department Conn
mander, G. A. r., for Maine entered the
army in 1861 as a private in the First Maine
Cavalry. The following year at Yorktown
he Joined the Eleventh Maine Regiment and
served in Virginia and North Carolina till
February, 1864, having been promoted dur
ing these years through the three grades of
the non-commissioned staff to Second Lieu
tenant. His regiment was one of those en-
gagged at the siege of Charleston. In Febru-
airy, 1865, he was promoted to Captain of the
Twenty-fifth Colored Regiment and served
in Louisiana and near Pensacola, Fla, till
his health broke down and he was sent
home. At the close of the war he was en-
ployed in the Provost Marshal's Office at Au-
gusta. Capt. Lane was an original member
of the O. O. Howard Post of Augusta, one of
the earliest organized in the State, and after
its dissolution joined the Seth Williams Post
and was subsequently elected Commander.
He has been fer five years member of the
National Encampment and is now member
of the National Council of Administration.
At the close of the war Capt. Lane entered
upon the practice of law, and for the past 10
years has held some one of the various NUM-
cipal offices of Augusta, being at the present
time Chairman of the Beard of Aldermen.
In 1868 and 1869 he served as Assistant Sec
rotary of the State Senate, and during the
succeeding ten years filed the position of
Secretary. For time he was the Business
Manager of the Portland Advertiser
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The public VIII

appreciate the book that G. W. Morris is go
ing to publish the coming summer. Its pages
will contain such information that the pub
lie look for every day in the year 1t will
give the departure and arrivals of every
railroad train in New England, fares on all
roads and steamers, distances, population of
every town in Maine, and thorough deserip-
tion of places of interest in and around
Portland for strangers to visit, and will con-
tain some advertising of hotels and leading
merchants in this city and State.
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The Blues Masquerade,

Reserved seats for the Blues Masquerade,
which will come off at City Hall, on next
Tuesday night, should be procured at Stock
bridges at once. The company promise a
very brilliant event, with number of novel
features, not the least of which will be the
skating mare, Dolly. The dancing ele-
plant, the acrobatic monkey, and the polo
game between the lean and fat men will
draw shrieks of laughter. Grimmer's or
chestra will provide delightful concert for
the hour nrecedinp the grand march
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MARRIAGES.

In this city, Feb. 10, by Rev. NJ. Crosley, Geo.
Fl. Atkinson of Reading, Mass. and Mrs. Mary
Josephine Bowman of Portland.
In this city, Feb. TO- by Rev. M. Crosley, James
II. Todd and Miss May E. Flynn, both Of Port
land.
In Topsham, Jau. 7, John s. King and Miss Cor
nelia futile.
In Ellsworth, Feb. 8. Frank H. Pratt and Miss
IN Cherryield, JAN 80, W. H. Dresser and Mrs.
/. M. Jarvis.
In Franklin Feb. s.. Capt Colman A. Crabtree
of Hancock and Miss Lillian L. Fernald of Frank
lin.
In fremont, Jan. &c. Albion M. Stanley of Gran
berry Isles and Miss Minnie M. Richardson of Mt
Desert.
In Orland, Feb 6. Francis A. Bowden and Miss
AZalia II. Marks.
In Penobscol, Feb 8, Edwin j. Grindal and Mrs
Flora Grindal.
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The wreck Of the can,,,.,a,.o

The United States revenue steamer Dallas
arrived in port yesterday. She lett Rockland
yesterday morning and ran down to the ''Old
Man" She found that Capt Ingraham and
the pilot had left the ship, and the steamer
was fast breaking up. The wind was blow
ing fresh from the east, heavy sea was run
ming, and it was probable that by this
morning but little would be left of this fine
craft Numbers of fishermen were lying
about the wreck securing all the cargo they
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-02-12
DEATHS

In this city. Feb. 10, Florence E., wife of j. w.
GasktIl. aged Is years months.
Funeral on Saturday afternoon at O'Clock,
at No. rs Cumberland street. Brunswick papers
copy.
IN this city, Feb 10, Mrs. Nellie Brown, wife of
Samuel f. Griffin, in the 36th year of her age.
Funeral this afternoon ate O'Clock, at No. II
Paris street.
In Chelsea, Feb. TO- Mrs. Anna P. Blake, aged
81 years 8 months 8 days.
In Bristol Jan. 81, Mrs. Hannah NJ Sproul
aged 6S years.
years.
In Mercer, Jan. 81, Roswell Maxwell, aged 81
years.
aged 43 years.
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Masonic.

A regular meeting of the York Chapter OF
Royal Arch Masons was held at its hall in
Calef's block, on Main street, Saco, Wednes-
dav evening. at which time the Royal Arch
Degree was conferred upon three candidates,
and the following officers were appointed
and subsequently installed by High Priest
Abram T. Lord:
G. H.-Charles T. Reynolds.
p. S.-Isaac E. Slower.
r. A. C.-H. d. Spencer
M. of LIST V.-Nathanel Walker.
M. of I'd w. James II. England.
nj. of Sd V.--George f. Goodwin.
After the meeting, the members Of the or
der adjourned to the dining hall of Mrs.
Mary F. Smart, where they INDUCED in an
oyster supper.
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ocean traffic.

Yesterday afternoon was busy time at
the Grand Trunk wharves. The Allan liner
Polynesian entered the dock at shortly after
3 o'clock, the Peruvian of the same line
sailed few minutes later and the last of
the cargo of the Texas was being put on
board The Polynesian was four days over
due and reports rough passage. She
brought eight cabin, six intermediate and As
steerage passengers and cargo Of 2403 tons.
The Peruvian took out one cabin, six inter
mediate and 40 steerage passengers and
full cargo. The Texas sails early this morn
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-02-12
U. S. DISTRICT COURT,
BEFORE JUDGE WEBB.

THUsRDAY-United States by Indictment vs..
Andrew Morang. Indicted for exercising and car
rying on the trade of retail liquor dealer without
payment of the special tax required by law, plead
not guilty. On trial.
Geo. L. Bird for government
Wilbur f. Lunt for Mofang.
United States by Indictment VS.. John Smith OF
Monticello Indictment for smuggling oats al sev,
eral times into Monticello,upon arraignment plead
not guilty.
George L. Bird for government
Llewelyn Powers for Smith.
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Electric Lighting,

Messrs. Batchelder and Sellinger of New
York, and Bjurski of Toxic, Japan, were at
the Falmouth Hotel yesterday. They came
to Portland to look over the plant Of the
American Electric Light Company with a
view of introducing the system into the
principal cities of Japan.
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free Church of Deering.

An ecclesiastical council convened at Nor
gan's Hall, Morrill's Corner on Wednesday
at 8 p. M Rev. L. Fl. Hallock was chosen
moderator and Rev. E. M. Cousins, scribe.
The object of this council was to advise re-
garding the formation of a Congregational
church. After careful and thorough inyes-
tigation the council voted unanimously that
it is expedient to organize, and will proceed
to the public service of recognition in the
evening
Eighteen persons were examined and APP
proved by the council on confession of their
personal faith, and nine brought letters from
other communions, making a total in the new
church of twenty-seven.
The public services in the evening were as
follows:
Invocation and Scripture Reading-Rev Mr.
Berry of the M. Z. church in Woodfords.
Address-Rev. w. H. Fem.
Baptism of converts, and assent to Articles of
Faith and Covenant, with Prayer of Conservation
Rev L. II. Hallock.
Address expressing the Fellowship Of the
ChurcheS-ReV. +. M. Cousins.
The Lords Supper-The moderator, and Rev. c.
A. Marsh, officiating.
Prayer and Benediction-Rey Mr. Goddard of
Friends church.
The new enterprise starts off with bright
prospects, united and earnest, and enjoying
the manifest presence of the Spirit.
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AIIeged smuggIing.

Robert Stevenson and John Smith of Mon
ticello were brought here yesterday morning
by Deputy Marshal Marble and held on
three distinct charges of smuggling oats
across the Canadian border. Before Judge
Webb yesterday afternoon, Smith pleaded
not guilty.
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Temperance.

The usual monthly public temperance
meeting, under the auspices of Maple Lodge,
was held last Sunday evening. Rev. Mr..
Houghton delivered the address, which was
very interesting.
At the regular meeting Of Maple Lodge
Tuesday evening, delegates were elected to
attend the quarterly session of Cumberland
District Lodge, which will meet with Mis-
sion Lodge Wednesday, the Oath inst. The
lodge also voted to donate the sum of so to
the general fund for the carrying forward of
the work of the Juvenile Temples, visiting
institutions, etc. Mrs. Pember will be in
vited to work in Deering for week or more.
Arrangements are being perfected for a
public temperance meeting upon the evening
of the day "wednesday, February 24th,) of
the session of the Cumberland District
Lodge
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MUNICIPAL COURT.

BEFORE JUUUE IUUI4D'
THURSDAY Michael WEIGH. lntoxication;
days in county jail.
cation I'd offence; each 80 days in county jail.
Edward Foster alias Israel Foster. Intoxica-
ton, I'd offence; 80 days in county jail.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-02-12

We solicit the careful perusal by those of cur
readers seeking investments to the PLAIN definite
and detailed statement of Messrs. Charles NJ
Whitney & Co. the New York bankers, of the
Aguan Navigation and Improvement Company
In offering its bonds. The participation
of the investor in the bonds in the possible
profits of the extraordinary concessions to the
company, is a liberal concession on the part of
the company. The richness of the region to be
reached by the company's steamers has been
youched for by eminent authorities and communi-
cation with Messrs. Whitney s. Co., will secure
any particulars desired.
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LOT NO. q.

1t is well known that there is no Silk
made that is superior to the "BOnneto
Silk. In our judgment they are the best
value for the money Of any Imported Silk
All Of above Silks viii be found just as
advertised.
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MUSIC AND DRAMA.
CHESTNUT STREET CONCERT.

CAESINOI NONSGhI.
The concert given by the State street choir last
evening at the Chestnut street church was at
tended by large and appreciative audience.
Every number on the programme was rendered IN
an excellent manner Mr.. Coyle sang as an en-
core 81 Fear No Foe MS Chase responded r py
Goudy and Mr.. Stockbridge are also worthy OF
special mention, while Mr.. Kotzschmar's organ
accompaniment added much to the effect OF the
anthem.
FRANK MAYO.
Next Monday evening Frank Mayo will COM
mence three nights engagement at Portland
Theatre producing his new and most successful
play, ''Nordeck," a dramatization of the power
full novel .Vineta,'' supported by a strong stock
company. Nordeck is called an unusually inter-
esting drama, vigorous and picturesque IN sltqa-
ton without ONCE ayailing Itself OF the meio-
dramatic methods so much in vogue with the
latter-day playwright. Add to this dialogue SO
pure and elear-cut as to be almost classic; q
the most subtle and mysterious workings of the
human heart, and you have in "Nordeck,' says
the critics play which finds no superlors Ana r
Kfdder, Wanda; Miss Alice Fisher Princess
H. Murdoch, Fabian Tickets will be ready this
morning.
George w. Cable, the great Southern writer,
whose reading of his own works has proved one
of the sensations of the year in the large cities,
viii prove the next feature in the Stockbridge
course. Seats are now for sale at Stockbridge's.
THE PEAK FAMILY.
This evening at the vestry of the High street
church the Peak Family will give novel and
pleasing entertainment beside which the pro-
gramme printed below will be rendered The
entertainment commences at 8 O'Clock and tickets
may be obtained at the door.
Piano Solo-Miss Littlefeld.
song-Spinning Song. ..............Co Wen
Miss Webster.
Piano Solo--ScherZo, Opus 80 .Chaupln
Mrs. Denison.
Song-Florian's Song ...................B. Goddard
Mrs. Chase.
Accompanist-Miss Littlefeld.
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DIR. Wilson held his large audience spellbound
Wednesday evening on the intellectual, faculties.
He fully sustans his reputation as master OF the
art in the delineation Of character, and mandates
of adaptability for success in the various yoea
tons andbusiness life. These instructions II ioi-
lowed up will prevent much disappointment scr
row, waste Of time and money
His next lecture subject, the Physical Develop
ment Of the motive power if ever injured, OF irae-
tured and if set right or net This VIII De the
most remarkable and instructive entertainment III
the knowledge of the human system ever present
ed-as food. for reflection and investigation.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-02-12

State Senator G. w. Plunkitt, of New York, was
a sufferer for six years from dumb ague and fever
He was completely cured by taking five Bran
dreth Pills every night for week. One or two
taken every night are perfectly safe for old or
young, male or female. Feb8d&w1w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-02-12

If you are tired taking the large old-fashioned
gripping pills, try Carriers Little Liver Pills and
take some comfort. A man can't stand every
thing One pill dose. Feb9d&w1w
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Get the Best

AGt "0 D0Sk
Is a good motto to follow in buying medicine, as
well as in everything else. BY the universal sat
isfaction it has given and by the many remarkable
cures it has accomplished, Hoods Sarsaparilla
has proven itself unequalled for building up and
Strengthening the SYSTEM and for all diseases
arising from or promoted by impure blood. Do
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be sure to get only
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~ can recommend Hoods Sarsaparilla to all as
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1t is the Best
~ consider Hoods Sarsaparilla the best medi
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S. FoGG, JOG Spruce Street. Portland, Me.
s'My wife thinks there is nothing like Hoods
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house" F. H. LATISIER, Syracuse, N. Y.
81 find Hoods Sarsaparilla the best remedy for
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I'm Insolvency.

"ANTED-A child to board, baby preferred,
w bya widow lady, residing at Falmouth
Foresids. Maine; best Of references. For further
particulars, address A. B., Box 1437, Portland.
III
ss"EAVEN.v-Anyon wishing for copy
IA of the book above named, as advertised
in the Morning Star can obtain the same by calling
at $40 CONGRESS ST, Portland. 12-1
VVANTED-As situation by flrstclass nurse
w in all cases. Enquire at store 227 DAN
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Tickets should be secured at Stockbridge's at
once for the "Bfkado' performances, to be given
by the Gilbert Opera Company at City Hall, Satur-
day afternoon and evening The scenery has
been painted especially for the company by D. o.
Story and the rich costumes furnished by v. 81.
Hill of Boston. Osgood is getting glowing notices
for his Nanki-Poo, and Misses Ernst, Bates and
St George capture the gided youth as the sThree
Little Maidso while the rest of the parts are well
taken.
NOTES
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4o2 & 494 Congress Street.
STATEMENT OF THE STANDING and CONDITION
GORHAM SAVINGS BANK, eoRHAM.
JAN. Goth, 1856
LIABILITIES.
7,22O.51
5,B15.52
s23I.02O.3S
RESOURCES.
JOSEPH RlDLON, President.
tn, 1856. JOHN A. WATERMAN, TT

Fund z2205
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LOT NO. 3.

We confidently recommend every piece
In lots 2 and 3 to be Of superior quality
and finish, and the prices have never be-
fore been so low.
Ar NA n
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Now is the time to secure seats at stockbridge's

Now is the time to secure seats at Stockbridge's
for Lester & Allen.
despatch from London says the reports cur
rent in England and America that Miss Ellen
Terry is suffering from cancer in the throat are
declared to be without foundation.
The business of the first week of the engage
ment of Edwin Booth at the Fifth Avenue
Theatre, New York, was larger than that Of the
corresponding week of last season, when this
tragedian- pl2yed- -an-auai age trt5tirccc OF
over $4,000 per week for four weeks. At the
matinee on Saturday the receipts were the largest
ever taken at that theatre for any performance at
regular prices. 1t was $40 better than Mr..
Booths best house last season.
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| lot eros Grain Dress Silks s so yard
This is Pure Silk Fabric and at above
price is Bargain.