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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-01-27
rREAsURER's REPORT.
RAILWAY MATTERS.
MAINE CENTRAL.

At 1890 p. m. Monday the special direc-
tors car of the Maine Central Railroad went
to Augusta, pulled by one of the fastest loco
motives on the road. Aboard of it were the
following officers of the road: President Ar
thur Sewall, General Manager Tucker, Train
Dispatcher Fl all, Civil Engineer W. A. Allen
Roadmasters G. w. Wagg and Geo. Nevins
and Paymaster Shaw. Mr. G. NJ. Benjamin
was conductor. Alighting, the party pro-
ceeded to Hotel North and after dining,
wendell their way to the railroad bridge and
inspected the rebuilding Of the spans now
going on, occupying about an hour At2.30
p. m. they entered the special and returned
to Portland. 1t is now thought that the
bridge will be ready for the passage of trains
by the 18th of February
A SUIT AGAINST THE GRAND TRUNK.
The case of Justus w. Baldwin, admins
traitor, VS.. the Grand Trunk Railway, will be
tried at the term of the Coos County SUI
preme Court, which convenes at Colebrook,
N. H., next week. This is an action brought
to recover $4,000 damages for causing the
death of Ira S. Waldron of Stewartston
about two years ago. Waldron, an old SOL
dleT. WAS JOuIutylHS 1fOllf Ills nOiHe W LdH-
caster to be examined for pension and was
elected from passenger train while in an
intoxicated condition and left at Beattie's
Turnout, a flag station in Stratford. From
here he started to walk toward Groveton
Junction, but before arriving there laid down
on the track and was killed. by freight
train. Plaintiff seeks to recover on the
ground that it was unreasonable and negli-
gent to eject passenger in Waldron's condi-
ton at flag station; also that there was
negligence on the part of the agents of the
corporation in the management of the freight
train. which was the immediate cause of his
death.
Defendant denies all negligence and claims
that, as the man refused to pay his fare, he
was properly removed from the train. This
will be the first case involving the question
of right to eject persons for non-payment of
fare since the law of 1874 passed, providing
no passenger shall be put off a train for that
cause except at some passenger station of the
road. Aldrich and Remick of Littleton will
appear for plaintiff, and Ossian Ray, /. W.
Drew of Lancaster and A. A. Strout of Port
Iand for ha i1rnod
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SUPERIOR COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE BoNNEY.


TUEsDAY-State VS.. Israel Leavitt; indicted for
perjury.
Gen. Perry, in opening the case for the defense,
by spite on the part of the complainant, who is a
leading member of the school district No. - IN
Harpsweli He claimed that as matter OF law
tanned because the issue tried in the Supreme
Court, that is, whether there was tender or not,
was not material issue in that case Ihat even II
there was a re-appraisal and a valid tender to
Leayitt of the amount of that appraisal 1t was not
bar to the further maintenance of the suit, and
therefore it cannot be claimed that LeayittS teS-
timony was in relation to material issue.
But if such should not be the law given to the
Jury by the court then the verdict should be for
the defendant because his testimony at the trial
in the Supreme Court was true in every particu-
lar.
stand and testified substantially as he did at the
trial In the Supreme Court. He stated that as
soon as Purinton entered the stable he (Purin-
tom pulled his hand out of his pocket and thrust
it toward him, and he supposed Purinton was
about to assault him; that Purinton had before
threatened to kill him, to have his hearts blood,
the barrel of ashes, took it in one hand, resting it
on his hip, and walked rapidly out of the door;
that ne qua not see any money heard d d dSda ing
make the replies testified to by Purinton, East
man and Jewell.
On cross-examination he was asked why, if he
was SO frightened he did not go at once out of the
door which was only twelve feet from him, in
stead of going over to the ash barrel, eighteen
that he had promised Mr.. Jewell that he wonld
take away the ashes and he wanted to keep his
promise. Leayitt denied that he ever told Har-
rs that Purinton had rendered him the money.
Grin Batchelder, nephew Of the defendant
testified that he was at the stable at the time. He
corroborated the testimony of Leayitt as to what
there took place. On the part of the government
Mr. Eastman testified that Batchelder was in
there when they first entered, but that he imme-
diately went out; and Mr.. Jewell and Mr. Purin-
ton testified that they didn't notice him after
they first went in.
Mr.. Meaher was arguing for the defense when
court adjourned
George M. Seiders for State.
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PERSONAL.

G. FL. Stearns, Mayor of Manchester, N.
H., and W. 81. Hardness, indianapolis, Ind,
were at the Falmouth Hotel last night.
Rev. Messrs. Clark and Dickinson, former
ly of Portland, made addresses before the
Boston Congregational club Monday eve
ming.
Mr.. Walter Allen has not been affected by
the recent change in the Boston Advertis-
er. He is still in charge of the editorial
page.
Mrs. Gledhill-Miss Gertrude Perry that
was-returned home Monday night. Mr..
Thomas Hill succeeded in finding her, and
she Immediately decided to return. Her hus-
band will probably remain where she left
him.
Mr.. Abner Howard, who has died at the
age of over 90 years, was native of Port
land, and served his country in the war of
1872. He was a stove-dealer and a son of
his is a member of the firm of Knight s.
Howard He was member of the Masonic
fraternity and of the Aged Brotherhood.
Roderick Stebbins from the Divinity
school at Cambridge, Mass, will preach at
the First Parish church next Sunday morn
ing and evening. Mr.. Stebbins is the son of
Rev. DR.. Stebbins of San Francisco, CAL,
formerly pastor of the First Parish church
in this city.
A telegram received here yesterday an
nounced the death of Mr.. Samuel S. Ander-
son in Plant City, Fla. The deceased was
an old time resident of this city. he lett
here thirty years ago and took up his resi-
dence in La Crosse, Wis, from when place,
later, he removed to Florida.
Mr.. Charles NJ Harris, who died at his
residence in Stroudwater, Monday, was, up
to within the past two years, clerk III the
Probate office and Clerk of Courts Office. He
was son of the late Sheriff Harris, and had
passed some fifty years in his occupation. He
was remarkably faithful in the discharge of
his duties, and would not give up until he
found he could not handle his pen with his
accustomed skill and ease.
A pleasant wedding was that of Miss Car
RE S. Deane of Portland, the well-known
soprano at the Pine street Congregational
church in Lewiston, to Daniel Driscoll, M.
D., of Winthrop, which occurred at 2.3O
o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the residence
of Rev. G. M. Howe, who performed the
ceremony. Miss Deane is well-known not
only as an elegant singer but as most
charming young lady. A few friends of the
couple witnessed the ceremony. The couple
left Lewiston by the afternoon train.
Capt EdwardB. Winchester died of paraly-
sis at his homo in Chelsea, Mass. Monday eve
ming. He was born in 1919, and from his
boyhood followed the sea, cruising first in
sailing vessels and afterward in steamers.
For many years he was in the employ of the
International Steamship Company, until
Obliged to retire because of failing health.
Although Capt. Winchester passed through
many severe experiences, he never met with
any serious mishaps to his vessel During
the war he was in command of the steamship
New Brunswick and performed gallant SER
vice at New Orleans and in the James River.
His last years were full of suffering, but he
was always pleasant and affable. He leaves
widow and two children
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MUSIC AND DRAMA.
SONS OF TEMPERANCE CONCERT.

SONS OF TEMPERANCE CONCERT.
very pleasant concert took place at Good
Templars' Hall last evening. The vocal duets by
Misses Morrison and Flagg, Mrs Leonard, Miss
Thompson Mrs. and Master Babbager, quartette
by Messrs. Somers, Mckenzie, Chase and Beattie,
songs By Messrs Cummings, Chase and Somers,
cornet solos by Mr.. Pearson guitar and piccolo
duet by Messrs. Sheldon and Cummings, guitar
and harinonica duet by Messrs. Sheldon and
Frank, harmonica solo by Mr.. Fisher. and the
readings by Mrs S. Pearson, were all well rem
dered and well received. The evenings enter
tainment closed with the well acted and amusing
farce of "The Omnibus" A good supper follow
ed the entertainment.
THE DEVILS AUCTION.
Friday and Saturday evenings, the great specta-
Gle of "The Devils Auction" will be produced at
Portland Theatre. and the tickets viii be ready
this morning. The Louisville Journal says:
'The Devils Auction was exceedingly well
done. The scenery is all as bright as pin, and
as gorgeous as could be wished; the costumes are
all handsome and new, the mechanical surprises
ingenious and amusing, and from first to last 1t
proved 10 be one of the finest ballet Spectacles
given here in long time The ballet is large and
Composed of pretty girls It is led by Mile. Flo
Use, who Is charming premiere. In the third act
her pas seil was astonishing in its characteristic
variety. One Of the most artistic, and by odds
the most enjoyable feature of the entertainment
is the fine singing of the comedian, Mr.. j: Ber-
nard Dyllyn, who has rare and strong baritone
nIlu Is all dctOT Ol AipcIb .
wonderful acrobatic performances. Charles Fl.
Yale's comedy and pretty Vic Nathanson's SOU
brette pertness are worthy OF more extended
mention than we have space to accord.
NOTES.
Good seats still remain at Stockbrdge's for the
opera of "Martha" aud Rose of CaStie.'
Frank Mayos dates In 'Nordeck' are the 10th,
18th and 18th February.
The throat trouble of Mr.. Barrett rendered it
necessary to close the Globe Theatre Monday and
Tuesday nights, but he has now so much improv-
ed that the management are confident they can
open the theatre Wednesday night.
A noted musical leader in New York says that
there only two classes of singers in that city
now. One class belong to the American opera,
and the other class want to belong.
The Chicago critics decided that Hoyts Tin
Soldier" was beneath criticism but the box office
decided to return $1,000 as the receipts for the
week. The Rag Baby took in about $4,000 in
its two pilgrimages this winter to Chicago.
Next week Boston will have for change Bouci-
caut in his new play 1.-THE Jilt," at the Museum
Clara Morris at the Globe, Kate Claxton at the
Park lin .Called Back") and Myra Goodwin in
'Sis," at the Biiou.
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The Horse Railroad.

To the Editor of the Press:
In late editorial in your paper present
ing some of the considerations of public con-
venience, which would favor the keeping Of
the horse cars on wheels SO that satisfactory
service could be furnished, reference is
made to the fact that during the past week,
some portions of the streets have not been
in satisfactory condition. In reply would
say that the Horse Railroad Company is de-
sirous of doing whatever will meet the pub
lie convenience in this matter; but that in
order to do So they must be allowed to level
the streets and remove the accIImulations of
snow.
To do this properly requires the use of both
snow pillow and leveller during storm, and
before the snow is trodden hard, and then to
cart the snow away. The disadvantage that
has resulted from the present condition of
things is due to the fact, that while the cars
have been allowed to run upon Wheels until
TUESDAY morning, the company has not been
allowed to use the snow pillow and leVeiler as
desired, and take the necessary steps to put
the streets in proper condition, II the pub
lie desire the cars to run on wheels the COM
pany is willing to do all in its power to Sc
cure that result with safety.
HORSE RAILROAD.
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LECTURES.

Rev. o. F. Waltze delivered his illustrated
lecture on the Downward Road to Ruin" at
the Gospel Mission last evening. Mr.Waltze
is a graphic speaker, and with the aid of the
stereoptfcon gave his hearers great pleasure.
The lecture will be repeated tonight. All
friends of temperance should be present
Rev. Henry Blanchard's lecture on "The
Divine Origin of Christianity drew the
usual large and intelligent audience to Con-
gress Square church last night.
The last lecture in Mr. Sidney Dickinson's
course before the Art Society will take place
at City Hall, on Friday evening, the subject
being italian Art" Tickets can be pro-
cured at Stoekbridge's.
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Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate in
this county have been recorded at the Regis
try of Deeds:
Portland-Anna NJ. Deering and Others to Will
Francis j. Stubs to Alfred r. Stubs, land and
buildings. 81
Westbrook- Horace T. Pride to Alfred II. Lar
raDee, land and buildings. $1,000
Grin II. and Albert s. Lcrrow TO Emily D. Wood
ton. ''-N'
New Unconstitutional q verriu tn George
u leTrlll, land $1,000 and other consideration.
Otisfeld1Moses d. Andrews to Silas d. An
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Lonsfellow cnautauqua circle.

Mr.. Mcdonald read lengthy and careful
ly prepared paper on the ''Anglo-B Burmese
Trouble" at the meeting of the Longfellow
Chautauqua Circle, held Monday evening at
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Cole,
22e Cumberland street. This was followed
by paper on '"Garibaldi" by Miss Perkins.
An able address was made by the President,
Rev. j. W. Bashford, showing the bible to
be abreast with the latest discoveries of
Science" Mrs. Warren Cole and Mrs. A. NJ.
Smith gave some fine selections in vocal and
instrumental music during the evening.
which were thoroughly enjoyed by ALL After
singing from the Chautauqua Songs, the
circle adjourned. The next meeting will be
held at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Bash
ford, 219 Cumberland street
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The Winter Carnival at Burlington,
Vermont.

Active preparations are being made for the
carnival at Burlington, to commence Febru-
airy 18th. The entire Montreal programme,
with the exception of the ice palace, will be
carried out, and there will be several new
features. The Montreal snow shoe club,
with a membership of 1900 will attend and
other organizations from that place will COM
pete for prizes. Trotting and pacing races
will come off each day on the lake, in which
horses from New York, New England and
Canada will enter and every effort will be
made to make the affair success through
out. The low rate offered via P. & 0. r. r.
from Portland, five dollars for round trip
should induce large attendance from this
x-;oinify
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Cumberland Bar Association.

At the annual meeting of the Cumberland
Bar Association held at the Preble House,
yesterday evening, the following officers
were elected:
Presdent-Sewall c. Stront.
Vice President William L. Putnam
Secretary and Treasurer-Franklin G. PaySon.
f, Holmes Charles F. Libby, George E. Bird.
Committee on FeStivitieS-W. M. Bradley, III.
r. Virgin, Henry st. J. Smith.
The Greenleaf Law Library Association
elected the following officers;
President-Bion Bradbury.
TruStees-Nathan CleaveS, George +. Holmes,
Henry C. Peabody.
Treasurer and Clerk-Byron D.verrilI.
After the elections about 80 members Of
the Bar sat down to an elegant dinner,
served in the capital style for which the
Preble is noted The tables looked very
the service was prompt and satisfactory.
The following was the menu:
OYSTERS
Blue Points.
SOUP.
Green Turtle.
FISH.
Fried Smelts-Sauce Tartare.
ENTREES.
Beefsteak, with Mushrooms.
Broed Sweet Potatoes
Lamb Chops Dreaded.
Tomato Sauce, Green Peas.
ROAST.
Turkey. Grouse. Quail
SALADS.
Lettuce. Chicken.
CHEESE.
Roquefort. Cheddar.
ICES.
Frozen Pudding.
Fruit. Coffee.
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The Maine Veterans.

At meeting of the Maine Veteran Asso-
citation held in Boston, Monday evening in
Grand Army Hall, 1856 Washington street, it
was decided that the annual reunion and
dinner should take place not later than Feb
ruary %. and on that date, if found practical
BILE by the Executive Committee, to which
full power in the matter of arrangements was
given. At the reunion the proposition to
hold quarterly meetings will be discussed.
Governors Robinson and ROBBIE and others
win be invited to attend, on which occasion
ladies will be present.
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BROWNS
SARSAPARlLLA

and it helped him more than anything he ever has
When he went to sea few days ago he bought a
large supply and said he should come home well
man.
MR.. FRANK CURTIS, the well-known boot and
shoe dealer in Bangor, had trouble with Canker in
Mouth and Stomach. This caused constant sour
stomach, indigestion, etc. Mr.. Curtis has for
years tried to get rid of this humor and only sue
ceeded when he began the use of Browns Sarsa-
parila. Mr.. Curtis authorizes the use of his name
He is in better health than for years. He says
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Spilled His WaInuts.

Yesterday afternoon at the corner of Elm
der of walnuts. With stentorian voice he
was crying his goods-"Ere's yer walnuts:
nice and fresh, ten cents a quart, ten quart,
ten -" when crash came an immense
snow slide from Clapp's block, striking right
inIthe centre of his pile Of nuts andcomplete-
ly burying man, horse and nuts. The ami
NAL finally freed himself and started down
the street at rafting pace. The team was
upset and the stock of walnuts, also can
containing quite sum of money, were scat
tered far and wide. The schools had just
let out and the street was full of boys and
they were not slow to take advantage of the
situation. The horse was stopped before
much damage was done.
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MAINE Genealogical Society.

This society will hold its adjourned annual
meeting for choice of officers and reading of
papers at Reception Hall this evening at 7.SO
o'clock. F. NJ. Ray, Esq, will read Batch
of Old Papers prominent among which is a
journal of Capt Daniel Lunt. Mr.. John T.
Hull will read paper on the Eastern Gene
tery-"A Strangers Grave" Mr.. L. B.
Chapman will read paper on the Ancient
Military of Stroudwater." The public are in
1,itad
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DEATHS.

In this city, Jan. 90, Abner Howard, aged 30
years 8 months.
Funeral on Thursday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock,
from his late residence, No. IA Oxford street. The
Aged Brotherhood are invited to attend.
In Powual Jan. 20, Hattie l.. Swetser, wife of
Hanson l.. Stubbs, aged 81 years months and
20 days.
Funeral on Thursday forenoon at IL O'Clock.
Friends are invited. Burial private.
In Bethel Dec %, Delora A., wife of Lawson
W. Pingree, aged Al years months.
In East Dixfeld, Jan. 6, Leslie Mason, aged
81 years.
In Richmond, Jan. IS, Mrs. Florence NJ, wife Of
Joseph Henry Stuart, aged 26 years months.
In Leeds, Dec. 30, Mrs. Alice NJ, wife of j. L..
Moody
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Three Little Maids

Bright, fresh and eharniRs say they owe their
good health and clear compilations to Hoods Sar
ssparilla+ Everyone may have good health by
taking Hoods sarsaparilla, which cures scrofula,
salt rheun, dyspepsia, biliousness, rheumatism,
eatarTh, kidney and liver complaints, and all dis
eases caused or promoted by impure blood or low
state of the system If you feel tired and all
worn out, Hoods Sarsaparilla will renew your
strength and vitalize and enrich your blood.
The little daughter of Mrs. Charles Brewster,
Buffalo, N. Y, suffered greatly with sites her
ewes. Hoods Sarsapari1la completely cured her.
Miss Carrie Ware, Milford, n. H., had sore
come in her ear, which spread over her neck and
both sides of her face. In two days after she
began taking Hoods Sarsaparilla the sore COM
menced to heal, and In week 1t was allhealed up
Jessie F. Dolbeare,. Pascoag, r. l., had no appe-
tite or strength, and felt tired all the time. Hoods
sarsaparilla restored her appetite and strength.
Hoods SarsapariIla
Sold by all druggists. 81 six for So. Prepared
By c. /. HOOD & CO., Apothesaries, Lowell, Mass
100 Doses One Dollar
aeT1 'd&N1vnrm
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MUNICIPAL COURT.

TuEsDAY-Flank Arden and John Presley, in
to4lcaslon eaci hxe aays ~ cou.,Sy lal n
jail.
Frank Desmond disturbing religious meeting;
fined So and costs.
John MCGOWAN, illegal transportation; fined
$50 and costs appealedp
John j. Ward, Patrick H. Ward and Isaac Ed
wards, search and seizure; John j. and Patrick
II. Ward discharged Isaac Edwards fined 500
and costs annea1ed
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lIIsCELLANEOUs.
Pure BLOOD

Means health and happiness; bad blood means
Serofula Canker, Blotehes, salt Rheum Cancer
Pimples, Bolls, Ulcers, Tumors, Black Heads and
various other difficulties which are always the out
growth of impure blood.
REV. THEo. GERRIsH is Pastor of the PIDe
Street NJ. Z. Church, and author of "The Blue ana
the Gray" member of his family had severe
case of Canker in Mouth and Stomach, tried in
various ways to get relief at last bought Browns
Sarsaparilla and was cured. Rev. Mr.. Gerrish
will endorse the above.
Mr.. G. A PARcHER, of Ellsworth, is agent for
the American Express Co.. and owns a drug store
There was in that town an acquaintanceof his
whose vocation was that of sailor. Fran eating
salt food he had contracted a bad case Of numori
hair came out, face and body covered WIN
blOtches. He took one bottle
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laYceny.

Officers Greeley and Hicks arrested a
Swede last night for stealing a coat and
watch chain. The thief stole the coat from
fellow boarder at house on Free street,
and while trying to sell it at Dan Friel's
place made grab for Friel's watch. He got
the chain, but the watch didn't come with it.
The stolen articles were recovered.
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Handsome Team.

The American Express Company exhibited
upon the streets yesterday afternoon hand
some team which they have just purchased.
1t comprises four noble looking greys. One
pair of them weighs 200 and the other $500
pounds, and they are nicely matched. The
veteran driver, John Murray, handled the
roips over them Skilfully.
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In Westbrook, JAN %, by Rev L. NJ. Cousins,
Herbert E. H. Cobb and Miss Catharne Bruce
both of Westbrook.
Iu West Sumner, jan II, Newton F. Magoun OF
Norway and Miss Luella S. Hicks of West Sum-
ner
In Lewiston, Dec. 81. Albert Horr of Waterford
and Miss Dora Hall of East Otisfeld.
In Auburn, Jan. %. Chas. F. Cornish and Miss
Olive 7. Martin.
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BROWNS
SAR ASPARILLA

as wonderful medicine for humor.
w. A. JOHNSON is a clothing dealer on Pickering
Square, Bangor. 81 have had" said Mr.. johnson,
ga canker or humor about me for a long time,
which showed itself in my stomach and mouth and
had feeling which 1 can best describe as gem
eral ability. Have tried many remedies, and at
last bought Browns Sarsaparilla. 1 am free to
say that, so far as my experience goes, it Is the
best thing for purifying the blood known"
If you have any disease arising from impure
blood, no matter how serious, you may be sure
that Browns Sarsaparilla will cure you. If notd
money will be refunded.
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Forest City Sugar REFINERY.

AT the annual meeting of the Forest CITY
Sugar Refinery Company held yesterday, the
following officers were elected:
Presidential. j. Libby.
Treasurer and Business Manager-Geo. s. Hunt
Clerk-Geo o. X. Cram.
Directors-H. j. Libby, JAS II. Smith, Geo S.
Hunt, nj. r. Emery, j. s. Winslow.