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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-01-02
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oe ss,e esme % to II Vus S viii war.
rant issued by Tris.< e. S. Mantor of
Arson, on which he arrested Detective
Robert A. Davis of Portland. The warrant
charges Davis with the unlawful confine-
ment and Imprisonment, under great oppres-
sion, Of Ola Gordon of Starks.
Mr.. Davis, upon his arrest, Immediately
employed Judge Symonds as his counsel. He
demanded the privilege of being bailed, and
sent for Bail Commissioner f. w. Robinson.
Mr.. Soule employed the services of Mr.. q. f.
Holmes, of Strout & Holmes, and q. 5. Mar
shall Bisbee. Messrs. Holmes and Bisbee
claimed that when warrant was issued by
justice of one county against person who
was arrested in another county, that the
officer in serving the warrant must produce
his prisoner before the justice issuing the
warrant before bail could be accepted. This
position was combated by Judge Symonds,
who held a contrary opinion. Bail Commits
sioner Robinson, after hearing the argu-
ments, was prepared to admit Davis to bail
upon the production of the proper sureties,
but Davis rendered this unnecessary by
agreeing to accompany Soule to Skowhegan,
with the understanding that he was not to be
considered under arrest and that he
should have hearing in that town this
morning at 10 o'clock. The detective, with
Davis, left for Skowhegan on the Pullman at
II p. m. 1t was understood that Hon. W. +.
Lunt and responsible sureties went with
Davis, and that Judge Symonds would go If
absolutely necessary.
Mr. Davis said last night that he consider
ed these proceedings as an attempt to break
him down as a detective, he having been
very successful in that line in majority of
cases placed in his hands. He said the case
on which he was arrested referred to a recent
burglary at Kingfeld. A number of people
who were implicated in it lived in Starks,
and the chief burglar was arrested and
owned in trial Justices court that the Ola
Gordon, whose name is mentioned in the
warrant, received part of the stolen goods.
He said he did not arrest the woman him
self, but took deputy sheriff with him, who
mado the arrest. Later it was found that
the burglar, who had sworn that Ola Gordon
received the stolen goods, would not testify
to the same effect before the grand jury, and
therefore he-Dayis-and the county at
torney dropped the case.
On the other hand it is claimed that Davis
made the arrest without warrant, and that
he locked up this Gordon woman in room
for some thirty-six hours, keeping her there
all the time without warrant
Mr.. Davis has always appeared to be a
young man who was active in his chosen
calling and a good officer 1t has lately been
al, kI,o4 l., L. c1oI lo,,I
paid the fee as required by law after his APP
pointment as State detective, and the Gov
ernor and Council have told him that he
must do so before January 9TH or the APP
| pointment will be revoked.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-01-02
In Memoriam.

Francis E. Pray was the son of Nathaniel
and Rebecca Pray and was born on Elm
street, Portland, Me-, February IS, 1920. He
died in this city December 81, 1885. Many
hearts felt pang of pain when they read the
death of our friend. He was born and reared
in this municipality. Our public school was
his "Alma Mater" He learned the trade of
tailor, and held positions of trust under
our government He married Miss Emma
Bailey. They were the parents of one son
and two daughters. The wife and children
survive him. We had the honor of his ac-
quaintance several years. AS we write the
remembrance of his kind CHEEKY greeting, the
merry twinkle in his eye, his witty speech as
we met and greeted on the street, bring him
wildly before us, making our hand heavy
and eyes dim All, me! these are at
an end on earth. Our friend was
a great sufferer physically; Yet he was
ever the same genial I sunny ma. man
was a sunshine. The children loved him
dearly. 1t was a marvel how a man who en-
dured so much pain could make the world
around him SO bright lie was Portland
man in every fibre. His love for his native
city was of the same quality as that for his
friends-loyal and true. His friendship
was not meagre, he clasped your hand with
full grasp, and his heart was in the act.
This cheerful sick man would keep COM
pany aglow with mirth and rich enjoyment.
We know that many who read this will re-
call instances where his presence has made
all glad by his humorous Expressions. we
mourn his departure. We shall cherish his
memory. We believe we shall meet him in
the beyond where sickness and sorrow are
strangers, and smiles are not clouded with
tears, or the heritage changed by the seasons.
A life that conveys no lesson is not worthy
of type and ink. Our friend left legacy IN
addition to a good name. His patient en-
durance of pain and his buoyant spirit kept
up mid great suffering is an example to us
that should be remembered. If he, out
of such surroundings, could shed rays
of sunshine upon young and old alike, how.
life to vex them. His place on the stage of
life is vacant. He has penetrated the great
mystery that has baffied the wise and
foolish of the ages past. That it is well with
him none question who knew him. A man
that was loved by little children and made
them happy is of the kind who have builded
their eternal home upon foundation sure
and steaafast. We part with our friend be-
lieving that with him could be said in the
language of England's able son who has
passed behind the curtain =:
"Oh, cold, cold, rigid, deadful death set up
thine altar here, and dress it with such ter
rors as thou hast at thy command, for this is
thy dominioni But of the loved, revered
and honored head thou cans't not turn one
hair to thy dread purposes or make one fea-
ture odious. 1t is not that the hand is
heavy, and will fall down when released 1t
is not that the heart and pulse are still, but
that the hand was open, generous and true;
the heart, brave. warm and tender, and the
pulse mans strike, shadow strike!
wound to sow the world with life immortal.
w. III. S.
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Shot in the Ankle.

Yesterday afternoon, while members of
the Portland Montgomery Guards were en-
gagged in rife practice at their armory, an
unfortunate accident occurred by which one
of the men, John McGinniss, who lives at
S6 Washington street received a serious
wound. Several of the men were loading
their rifles and one of them while lowering
the hammer of his piece to half cock, acct
dentally fired the gun, the ball entering the
ankle of young McGinniss who was standing
near. The bullet struck on the inner side of
the ankle and imbedded itself in the thick
tissues of the lower part of the foot. Doctors
Bray and Warren were called and the young
man carried to his home. The doctors were
unable to find the ball last night. Whether
the ball is extracted ornot the wound will
be serious one
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-01-02
Glass Reunion.

The class of 1884, p. H S., held their an
nual reunion at Gilbert's Hall last evening.
Thirty-two of the members were present and
also several Of their former teachers.
The following programme was rendered to
great acceptance:
Selectlon-Banjo and Guitar Quartette. ...........
Messrs. Nickerson, Corliss, Smith and
Conant.
Reading. ..................... Miss Seaman
Selection. ........-.. Banjo and Guitar Quartette
After the exercises an order of ten dances
was enjoyed. AT the meeting of the class
the following officers were elected
President-H. NJ. Nickerson.
Vice President-Miss Julia II. Cram.
Secretary-Mss Winnifred L. Cummings.
Treasurer. FL. Mari.
Historan-H. M. Nickerson.
Executive Committee-The President and Secre-
tary, er-o6icio G. A. Bean, Misses Mary g. Moses
and Alice Whitney.
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BRIEF JOTTINCS.

A large feet of shore fishermen were in
port Thursday and landed about 100000
pounds of fresh fish.
There is on exhibition at the Merchants
Exchange fine picture of the new Cantilev-
er bridge over the river at st. John.
The skate boys at the Bijou Thursday pre-
sented Henry Hammett, one of the aids,
with meerschaum cigarette holder.
The regular monthly meeting of the Diet
Mission will be held at the rooms, Free
street Block today at o'clock.
Vincent Chautauqua Circle meets this eve
ming with Mrs. J. w. D. Carter, SIG Con-
gress street.
Rev. Charles d. Barrowes, D. D., of San
Francisco, Cal, will preach at the Williston
church tomorrow forenoon.
The Grattan Literary Association are to
give an entertainment in Kavanagh Hall on
the 4th of February next
Mr.. j. W. Robinson served an elaborate
dinner of all the seasons Injuries, at the
City Hotel yesterday, with handsome menu
card.
Rev, w. FL. Fem, d. D., will speak at
High street church tomorrow evening at
" NAOSh, Oli ppu1 SSOu dllt buS ILllSllSu Dup
lists"
The Boston and Maine Railroad Company
will add 80 or more new passenger cars to its
equipment in time for next summers bust
ness.
At the annual meeting of the Rolling Mills
Company, Dec. 10, a dividend of per cent
semi annual was declared, payable January
LIST.
Officer Hanson arrested three tramps who
arrived here from the provinces on the State
of Maine yesterday, and they were given
thirty days in the Municipal Court for va
grancy.
The Bowdoin Alumni Association of Bos-
ton will hold its annual meeting and dinner
at Youngs Hotel ON Wednesday, January
10. A reception by President Smythe of the
association and President Hyde of the col
lege will precede the dinner
The First Baptist Sabbath school viii have
their Christmas concert, postponed from last
Sunday evening, tomorrow evening at
O'Clock. There will be readings by members
of the school, Scripture exerciseled by the
school, with quartette, solo and chorus sing
ing
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ca. r.
installation OF OFFICERS of .osworth
Post, &C.

At irregular meeting of Bosworth Post,
No. 2, G. A. R., held last evening the
following officers were installed by Past
Post Commander William III. Green:
Post COMMUNICATIVE H. Motley.
Senior Vice Commander-GeOrge +. French
Junior Vice Commander-Rchard q. Berry.
Adiutant-Edwin G. Mlliken
Observation-Disclosures S. Dunn.
Surgeon-George H. Bailey
Chaplain-Frank c. johnson, Storer 5. Knight
having resigned.
Oficer of the Day-Charles E. Day.
Officer of the Guard-ISaiah Loud.
In his annual report the chairman of the re-
lief committe gave as the amount of money
expended for the year $1OS3.
At the regular meeting of Thompson Post
No. So, G. A. r., of Cornish, the following
officers were elected for the ensuing year;
Post Commander-O. II. Thompson.
Senior Vice Commander-A. r. Sanborn.
Junior Vice Commander-W. H. Nevers.
Quartermaster-C. G. Mari.
Surgeon--J. L. Bennett.
Officer of the Day-D. T. French
Officer of the Guard-L. G. Cross
Chaplain--Alfred Clark.
Delegates to the Department Encampment-S.
B. Bean, G. E. Hubbard; Alternates-J NJ Pease,
A. r. Sanborn.
Board of Trustees-John Bradley, John NJ.
Pease, w. II. Neyers.
The post now numbers 81 members in good
standing and has not lost member by
death since its organization on August 80
1898
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The Charity Bail.

Tile charity ball, at City Hall last evening
was complete success. The floor was
covered with dancers in full evening dress,
and while the great ballroom was filled, it
was not so overcrOwded as to make dancing
difficult. Many of the ladies' costumes were
very rich, while the dark dresses were few
and far between, so that the general effect
was light and pleasing. The music by
Chambers orchestra was delicious. The Re-
ception Hall was used for the supper-room,
and the table was very prettily arranged. In
the City Hall proper the spaces under the
galleries were tastefully draped and arranged
for card-parties, and very elegant tea and
coffee room was well patronized. -
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Cornish Bros.

As will be seen by the notice in another
column, Mr. D. E. Cornish has resumed the
tailoring business at his old stand on Middle
street, having recovered from the i'll health
that has kept him from it for the past two
years. The firm is now known as Cornish
Bros, Mr.. Geo. p Cornish being associated
with him. They have a large stock of
woolens on hand, and wishing to reduce it
are ready to give some extra bargains to
those who call while the selection is COM
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-01-02
The Week of PRAYER

Appropriate services for the week of
prayer will be observed each evening during
the ensuing week, in the yestry of the Second
Parish church, Congress and Pearl streets
All interested will be made welcome and are
invited to be present.
The week Of prayer will be observed by
Congress street NJ. E. church. Services will
be held in the yestry of the church each
evening Of the week at 7.3O o'clock. All are
cordially invited TO Join in these services.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-01-02
Maple Lodge,

At the regular meeting of Maple Lodge,
/. o. G. T., Tuesday evening last, fine pic
ture of John G. Whittier the poet, was pre-
scented to the lodge by c. E. Jackson, and
the response made by Rev. II. A. Hart, chap
lain of the lodge. The entertainment for the
evening consisted Of readings and recitations
from the works of this grand poet, and
the evening was appropriately called whit
tiers night"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-01-02
BASE BALL.

President Allen of the Providence Base Ball
Association has addressed communications to
President Ballard and Secretary Wiggin, of the
Eastern and New England Leagues, announcing
that Providence will not make application for adj
mission to either association owing to the lack of
public interest and the inability to find suitable
manager to secure a strong team. The grounds
and buildings at MeSSer Park are in good condi-
tion and the association offers to lease them to
an energetic and responsible party.
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Tickets to the Legislative Reunion.

The sale of tickets to the legislative reun-
ion at Augusta, will not be confined to the
ex-members by the Maine Central, but tick
cts will be sold to any person wishing to Wis
it Augusta at that time, for the purpose of
meeting friends or of attending the ball.
Besides the regular trains a special train
will leave Portland for Augusta, Jan. 9Th,
9th and 7th, at 755 a. m, arriving at Angus
ia at 1925 a. m, and return at 6 p. M, except
on Thursday, when the 6 p. IN. train will be
delayed until 1890 at night, to accommodate
people returning from the ball. The excur-
sion tickets are one fare, and further partic-
ulars will be found in the advertisements
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..~ q, VICINITY.
NEW ADyERTEsEmENrs TO-DAY.

NEW ADV ENI loENIENI .
1886 Opens-Robert F. Somers g. Co.
Art Lessons-Mr. A. l.. Moore.
Special Noticed. L. Cornish.
S, II. Redmond--Sign and Ornamental Painting.
For Sale-Mc Ginnis & CO., Boston.
Co-Partnership Notice-CorniSh Bros.
For Sale-Baldwin Apples.
Grandmother of All-Coe, the Halter.
To Let-House.
18S6-W ID. Little.
Notice of observation-disclosures Bailey & Co.
To Let-No. "a and SO Union ST.
For Baltimore-SchoOner Williams.
Gloves-Somers the Halter.
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New Years Day.

Yesterday the streets presented quiet APP
pearance. Many of the stores were closed,
but the clerks in most cases were hard at
work inside taking account of stock. Callers
were not so many in number as in previous
years. The places of amusement were well
patrOniZad
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-01-02
Ennancination MeetIng

The annual emancipation Meeting will
take place in City Hall this evening, COM
mencing at 7.30 O'Clock. The following is
the programme; Reading by Mrs. Thomas
P. Beals, instrumental music by Mr.. M.
Wilson, Mrs, Ella NJ. Littlefeld Miss An
ME Delavina and Miss Alice ingalls,, and
singing by Mrs. Corbin Smith.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-01-02
DEATHS.

In Yarmouth, Dec 81, j. V. II. Coombs, aged
~ years.
In Bethel, Jan. 1. Leona R, Foster, wife of Geo.
III. Griffin, aged 40 years
Funeral on Monday afternoon at O'Clock,
from the residence of Washington Griffin, No. 55
ST. Lawrence street.
In Bath, Dec. 80, Mrs. Sarah Linscott, widow of
the late Joshua Lnscott, aged 81 years 3 months.
In Topsham, Dec. 25, Mrs. Martha F., wife of
Richard Adams, aged 67 years IL months
In Topsham, Dec. IS, Mrs. Elizabeth L., wife OF
Saml G. Curtis, aged 90 years months.
In Keazer Falls, Dec. a. Daniel Brooks, aged
about 70 years.
[The funeral Of the late Francis Z. Pray will
take place on Sunday afternoon at 2 clock. at
No 80 Carleton street. Burial at the convenience
of the family.
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Our Carriers Addresses

The beautiful and novel carriers address
of the PRESS yesterday called forth many
complimentary notices from citizens generally
besides the subscribers. 1t was universally
acknowledged the most artistic and appro-
pirate thing of the kind ever seen in Portland.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-01-02
MARRIAGES.

In Norway Dec 2e, Fred E. Quincy and Nellie
0. Holden.
In Keazer Falls, Walter Mason of Porter and
Carrie Redlon of South Hiram; Horace Sawyer
of Porter and Nellie Stanley of South Hiram.
In Buckfield, Dec. "a, A. Getchell of Turner
and Annie V. Flagg of North Buckfeld.
In Oxford. Dec. %, Thomas jackson of Otis
field and Mrs. Lena Holmes of Oxford.
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nIcitizere, nr,,t,,aI Reyiaf.

The committee appointed at the meeting Of
the Citizens Mutual Relief Society Thurs
day evening to examine into the condition Of
the association, met at the effice of Judge
Knight yesterday afternoonand proceeded to
at once begin their work.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-01-02

The following officers have been elected by
Ivanhoe Lodge, No. %, Knights of Pythias
P. C.-Ernest True
c. C.-H. d. Mari.
V.C-F. I'll. Verril
P..-W. A. Allen.
M. at A.-Henry Evans
X. of r. and S.-F. w. French.
NJ. of &c. c. Kicker.
nj. of &c. A. Motley.
Trustee for Three Years-W. L. L. Gill
Representative to Pythian Hall Association
for Eighteen Months--I. III. Berry.
Representatives TO Grand Lodge for Two
Years.. H. Berry, w. P. Stearns.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-01-02
-- WE -~
SPEAK ONCE MORE!
FURNITURE
For the Holidays.
DEANE BROS. C SAWYER.


Look! Read and be convinced
that we are selling all kinds Of
Furniture, Drapery, Bedding, &C.,
lower than any other house in
Maine. PRICES OF FEW OF
OUR MANY NOVELTIES THAT
WE are offering for Christmas at
almost one half the former prices.
Easy Chairs in fancy Coverings,
$500, $500, $500 and upwards.
Willow Rockers, $3.50 and up
wards.
Patent Rockers, $500 $500,
$1,000 and upwards.
Patent Rockers, in fancy Carpet
Patterns for $500 and upwards.
Easels in Cherry, Ebony, and B.
W., $3.50 and upwards.
Foot rests in Pushes, $3.50 and
upwards.
Plush top Bouquet Tables, $3.50
and upwards.
A nice Ebony Towel Rack for 80
cents, &C., Sc.
Cherry and Black Walnut Desks,
Easy, Fancy and Reception Chairs.
Brass, Ebony and Cherry Stands.
Music Racks of all kinds. Cherry
Patent Rockers in Embossed
Leather, and a great many other
Novelties too numerous to men-
ton.
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WilIiston Sunday School.

Williston Sunday School had New Years
festival Thursday evening at the church and
most delightful time was enjoyed by the
800 present. just before supper Mr.. N. w.
Edison stepped forward and, in behalf Of the
school, presented ex-Superintendent j. F.
Jefferds with an elegant gold-headed ebony
cane, as token Of the esteem in which he
is held by the school, Mr.. Jefferds was COM
pletely surprised. The cane bore the in
scription:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-01-02
REMEMBER OUR GREAT SALE

of B. w., Cherry and Mahogany
ParlOr and Chamber Furniture,
TurcOman and Lace Curtains,
SidebOards, &C., sc.
Our goods are firSt-class and re-
liable and will be sold cheaper
than poor trash that is forced up
on our market to be sold.
Now is your time to buy Furni-
ture for housekeeping or nice
Easy Chair or Rocker for Christ
mas gift.
Don't buy until you have called
ON us.
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u. It. j t1IBIUS
from
Williston S. s.,
Dec. 31St,

Mr., Jefferds has lately resigned the SUI
perintendeney of the school having held the
office six years, and during that time has
seen his charge doubled in number. DR.. A.
K. P. Meserve has been elected superintend-
emit and E. I. Garland assistant
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MW&S&w.

Prompt relief in sick headache, dizziness, nai-
sea, constipation, pain in the side, ETC., guaran-
teed to those using Carter'sLittle Liver Pills. One
pill dose % cts. dec29th&w1w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-01-02

Free of charge, if it does not cure.
AdamsonsCsugh Balsam at all drug stores. Ow
ing to its perfect harmony in combination it is the
very best mixture for the speedy cure and relief
of Group, colds throat or lung diseases. Large
bottles SO cents. Trial size 10 cents.
dec % MW&S&w.
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SUBURBAN news.
CAPE ELIZABETH.

CAPE ELIZABETH
Bayard Lodge, X. OF p, of Cape Elizabeth, has
elected the following officers for the ensuing term
c. C.-Charles S. Woodbury.
V. CT. s. Arey
P.-B X. Thompson.
NJ. of F.-W. f. Strout.
M. of E.-Winfield S. Small
X. of r. and S.--N. B. Knight.
M. of A.-W E. Allen.
Representative to Grand Lodge-John S. Merri-
man.
Lodge Trustee for three years-Capt VIM. T.
Studley.
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ROCKY hIII lodge, No. 5I, K. of ?.

The following officers were elected De-
cember 31st:
C.C-Charles W. Foster.
V. C.-Clarenee 0. Waite.
P.-Henry B. Webb
M. Of F.-Isaac i. Elder.
NJ of E--James z. Tenney
K of r. and S.-Joseph S. Durham.
NJ. at A.-William c. Sawyer.
Representative to Grand Lodge for Two Years
Isaac L. Elder.
Lodge Trustee for Three Years-George Smith.