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The Portland daily press., 1886-12-11
BRIEF JoTTINcS.

The streets were filled with Christmas shoppers
yesterday who took advantage ofthe fine weather
The Musical Herald for December is full of in-
teresting reading.
A pair of andirons 115 years old, have been
placed in the fire place in the Falmouth Hotel
reading room.
Owen Cunningham was arrested for stealing a
trowel from his employer, and selling it to Daniel
Friel
"a Model City" will be the subject of the sixth
and last Saturday lecture at st. Stephens church
this afternoon at o'clock.
Mr.. Thomas Shannahan, the contractor, lost a
valuable horse yesterday, the animal dying of a
spinal disease.
The last opportunity to view Prof Cadwells
exhibition OF mesmerism at Congress Hall, should
be improved tonight.
Among the cities which will be entitled to the
free delivery system under the provisions of the
bill which passed the House Thursday, are Bidde-
ford, Bath and Auburn.
The Montgomery Guards have adopted appro-
pirate resolutions on the death of the late DR.. f.
P. Scuy, who was surgeon of the First Maine
Regiment and an honorary member of the Guards.
One OF Fernald & Sawyer's hack teams ran
away on Congress street Thursday evening, co..
lidng with one OF Seeley's hacks and injuring one
of the runaway horses severely.
We understand that the late Hon. Charles Nc
Laughln held policies on his life with the Mutual
Life Insurance Company of New York, w D. Lit
tle agent.
The bursting of water pipe flooded the cellar
Of Mr.. E. A. Marrett's dry goods store on Temple
street yesterday morning, and steam fire engine
| Casco was detailed to pump it out.
| horse attached to pung belonging to Mr..
Fred Chase, took fright and ran away yesterday
down Congress street and through Vernon Court
| when the horse leaped fence and was then
caught without further damage than a slight cut
Rev. George Vaughan of New York City, sup
porter OF Henry George, will deliver lecture at
Good Templars' Hall Sunday afternoon on the
subject of THE Coming Conflict" MIR. Vaughan
is endorsed by Mr. Whittier, the poet, John Swim.
ton and other public gentlemen. The lecture is
free. In the evening Mr.. Vaughan will preach
on the subject of 1.-THE Problem of Human Life
Here and Hereafter"
The perishable freight on steamer Penobscot at
the time of the disaster was forwarded by steamer
| Richmond, Mr.. Clarke, the local agent at Rock
land, arranging to forward it at the rates of the
Penobscot. On the Richmond's arrival in Port
land General Manager Tucker of the Maine Cen
tral and steamer line telegraphed Mr. Clarke that
no freight money should be collected on the Pc
nobseot's shipments. 1t was forwarded free OF
cost
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-11

Mr.. c. II. Lamson. the jeweler, is still confident
that Middle street is the best locality for his bus
mess, and so he has leased the store No. 177
near the post Office, for term of years. This is
the stand where Mr.. Lamson first commenced
business The store has been entirely remodened
and much improved since the fire last spring.
The rear is parted OF for the accommodation of
the bicycle agency, but at this time of the year
the 'wheeP' trade is quiet, so that Mr.. Lamson is
able to devote his whole time to the watch and
Jewelry business. The main store is finely fitted
up for this purpose and filed with an elegant
stock of goods in this line, together with many
novelties adapted to the holiday trade which are
marked in plain figures at prices as low as the
lowest, and Mr. Lamson cordially invites all his
friends and the public generally to call and look
over his stock before making their Christmas
presents.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-11
Joel whitney.

Mr.. Joel Whitney, one of our Oldest maste,
builders, died In this city yesterday, aged 81
years, after long period of suffering from dys-
pepsia.
Dir. Whitney was born in North Yarmouth in
1928. He came to Portland when young man
and was apprenticed to Charles r. and Luther
Frost. He worked for them long time, and
afterwards for short time did business for him.
self. In 1868 he went into business with Will
liam c. Means under the firm name of Whitney &
Means, and the partnership continued until 1896
when twas dissolved and Mr.. George I. Means
became partner, the firm name remaining un
changed. This partnership continued for twelve
years, when it was dissolved and Mr.. Whitney
continued in business for himself, doing consid
cradle jobbing.
Mr.. Whitney built the First Baptist, being the
largest, and constructed a number of our best
private dwellings after the fire of 1865. After
the Whitney s. Means partnership expired he
constructed a large number of buildings for the
porgie companies at Round Pond, and several
cottages at the islands, that of Mr.. ellison being
the first one built on Diamond Island He also
built two houses lately for Captain Shaw, Of
Shaw s. Cooling.
MIR. Whitney was a man Of fine character, a
good workman, and universally respected by all
who knew him. He married Miss Turkey who
survives him, as do three sons.
Mr.. Whitney was one of the oldest members Of
the Maine Charitable Mechanics Association
. and also of Maine Lodge of Odd Fellows and the
Relief His funeral will take place at p. m
Sunday
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-11
The wheelmen,s Ball.

The music at the Wheelmens ball next Monday
evening promises to be of more than usual excel
lence Prof Grimmer's fun orchestra has been
engaged for the occasion, and previous to the de
mon drill" will give concert of six numbers, Sc
lected with great care by Mr.. Grimmer The Pro
fessor has also prepared special music for the
drill which will greatly heighten the beauty Of
that performance The very best Of the latest
dance music viii be furnished for the benefit of
the dancers, who will on this occasion find nothing
omitted that would add to their enjoyment
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-11

The following resolutions were passed by the
Portland Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals, at the meeting of December 8, 1886:
Whereas, it has pleased our Heavenly Father to
remove from us our worthy and beloved Presi-
years has been Identified with our S, ciety and at
all times ready and willing TO guide us with his
valuable counsel,
RESOLVED, That in the death of Mr. Mclaughlin
we have met with a loss which we greatly deplore
and which leaves vacancy in our Society which
cannot be easily filed. A man whose heart was
enlisted in our work, clearSheaded, affable and
sagaci0us prompt and efficient in every duty
resolute yet kind-hearted and bene1cent. These
SO much loved, and TO which he devoted much Of
his time and attention.
Resolved. That to his family we tender our
heartfelt sympathy in their bereavement and thai
copy OF these resolutions be forwarded to them
by our Secretary, and that the above resolutions
be placed on the records of the Sopetv
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-11
Not Posted In High Mathematics

1t will be remembered that a short time ago
there was competitive examination at the Gus
tom House for the positions Of four clerks and
several inspectors. Yesterday the papers were
sent to Washington by the examiners. The ques
tons asked the candidates were simple, such as
any clerk in any business house in Portland ought
be able TO answer. The applicants for the four
clerkships all passed. about one-third of all the
candidates for the inspectors positions failed.
There was one applicant who was bright look
Ing fellow, who presented himself, armed with
some OF the strongest credentials any Maine APP
picant for an office ever obtained. paper was
placed before him with some questions in addi-
ton, subtraction, multiplication, short and long
division. After while an examiner was address
ed by this chap, who asked if there wasn't some
thing wrong about the paper. The examiner
glanced over it ard asked what he meant for he
could discover nothing. 81 mean these questions
in long division" "Those are all right" said the
examiner" "Are they" said the applicant, ''wen,
didn't come here to be examined in the higher
mathematics. Confound your civll service re-
FORM" and Selling his hat he marched out as mad
as man could be.
The average rank of the papers passed upon
was very low
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-11
DEATHS

In this city, Dec. 0, Mrs. Maria Weiss
Funeral on Sunday afternoon at O'Clock
from her late residence, No p Spruce street.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Boston papers please copy.
In this city, Dec. 10, Joel Whitney, aged 81
years months.
[Funeal on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock
IN this city Dec. 10. George Warren infant son
of VIM p. and Phebe Marden, red Ia months,
In this city, Dec. 10, Thomas f. Mccarthy aged
36 years month. Boston papers please copyl
Funeral Monday afternoon at O'clock from
his late residence. No. Al Franklin rect
:, In Gorham, Dec. 10, Eliza A., wife of Abial
Fogg. aged 80 years.
Funeral on Sunday afternoon at l O'clock AT
her late residence.
:, In Poland, Dec. 8, Abigail C. True, wife of VIM
Rowe, aged "a years months.
THE funeral service of Charissa Preble Young
est daughter Of Rev. w. T. and K. c. Phelan, will
De held this Saturday morning at 1890 O'Clock
at No. 4S Alder street.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-11
Portland Benevolent society.

The Portland Bedeyolent Sodiety will hold its
annual meeting in the First Parish church tomor
row evening, at 73O O'Clock. The address vii
be delivered by the Rev. II. c. Durham of the
New Jerusalem Church. The occasion appeals tc
all who have sympathy with those who need q
helping hand, and it is hoped that large and lib
eral congregation will be present. The society
has no connection or afiliation with any particu-
lar parish but belongs to the general public.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-11
MARRIAGES.

In this city. Dec. 8. at the LIST Parish Church.
by Rev. DIR. Thos. Hlll Charles Frederick Mat,
thewson of New York and Jeanne Campbell An
derson of Portland
In Harrison Nov. 20 Ernest H. Bean of Mason
and Miss Lillia E. Dawes of Harrison.
In Harrison, Dec. 2, Emil j. Bracket and Miss
Kate G. Bailey.
In otisfeld, Nov. 16, Alvin J. Loyejoy and Mary
j. SanbOrn of 0tisfeld.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-11
Tour Through Mexico and California

Messrs. Raymond & Whitcomb have Just an
nounced the grandest excursion they have ever
yet planned. 1t is nothing less than a compre-
hensive tour of the Southern States, Mexico and
the Pacific Coast, with halts at scores of places
en- route, with special trains and other effective
aids TO sight seeing. Hotel cars will be run
through the South, and a train Of new and elegant
Pullman palace sleeping cars, and dining car
will be at the service Of the party throughout
Mexico and beyond. A descriptive circular Of
144 pages can be had by addressing W. Raymond,
1896 Washington street. Boston. There are to
be several other excursions TO California one to
Mexico, and two (January l21 and February 25,)
to Washington, d. Q.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-11
The SD. stephen,s Fair.

The annual Christmas fair will be held by the
st. Stephens Society at Y.MC. A. hall Tuesday
afternoon and evening. There have been extern
sive preparations made for this fair and those who
attend will be astonished at the broad range Of
useful and ornamental articles offered from which
to make their choice. A delicious supper will be
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-11

Advice 10 Methers.-MRS. WINSLOW'S
SOOTHING SYRUP should always be used when
children are cutting teeth. 1t relieves the little
sufferer at once; itproduces natural, quiet sleepby
relieving the child from pain, and the little cherub
awakes as "bright as button" 1t is very pleas
ant to taste. 1t soothes the child, softens the
gums, allays all pain, relieves wind regulates the
bowels, and is the best known remedy for diar-
rhea, whether arising from teething or other
causes. twenty-five cents bottle.
ian16 SM&W&wly
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-11
Haskell & Jones

at their Market Square store offer fine line OF
Christmas goods for holiday gifts. They have
breakfast jackets, dressing robes, silk umbrellas,
with gold and silver handles, silk braces, collar
and cuff cases, gloves and canes, and other arti-
cles all Of which will be found in their advertise.
ment.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-11
He Found His Chack

A small boy begged the privilege of cleaning
out the waste basket in the counting room of a
prominent business man in this city Thursday
afternoon, and sold the material at Pixies junk
shop on Union street. Early Friday morning the
bushes man called at the shop and made inquiry
concerning the sale, and desired to look over tho
deposit In few moments his eye fell upon
lost check for quite a large amount
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-11
SM&W&w1x

Lorenzo At1ad, Providence, r. l., iVrites:
81 contracted severe cold which settled on my
lungs, causing Inflammation and distress. had
night sweats and fever for eight or nine days. lost
my appetite and friends said was In consump-
ton. After considerable doctoring, from which |
received nc benefit, was advised to try ADAM
SONS BOTANIC COUGH BALsAM, and the result is
my appetite is good night sweats and fever have
left me, gaining in flesh and getting to feel like a
new man."
dao q xxuecs.,.,
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-11
Robbed of Their Money.

A man, with his wife and three small children,
arrived from Lowell yesterday. On arrival they
told the officers that they had been robbed of their
money in a boarding house in that city, ana that
they were on their way to Deering where the
man has brother living. They were sent to the
work-house for the night and will be sent to their
destination to-day
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-11
Portland Yacht Club

A special meeting Of the Portland Yacht Club
was held at the Club House last evening for the
election of a treasurer. Mr.. Edward Woodman
was elected to serve the balance of the year and
appropriate resolutions on the death of the late
treasurer were reported by the committee, Mes
srs. Rand Woodmau and Virgin
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-11
UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT
BEFORE JUDGE wEBB.

FRIDAY.-United States vs. George and Asa
Rogers. Conspiracy In taking from the custody
Of collector of customs two horses that had
been seized for non-payment OF duties. Arraign-
ca and pleaded nolo contendeTe, and were sem
fenced To pay fine of $3.50 EACH
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-11
A Portland schooner sunk

The Portland schooner Sebago Captain Clark,
owned by j. S. Winslow & Co. of this city, has
sunk in Newark Bay. The Sebago is a vessel OF
about 800 tons and was loaded with plaster con-
signed to parties in the eastern part Of the State
Il is thought that the accident must have been
caused by ice breaking hole in the vessels side
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-11
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
NOTES.

c. A. Gardiner in "Kar the Peddler," will be
at Portland Theatre during next week.
There will be great desire 70 hear H. NJ. stan
lures i'm tbs Stockbridge course next week.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-11
IS Deafness an AffIIctlon Of the Past

CLEVELAND, O., Dec. 10, 1ss6.-The physicians
OF this city are greatly interested in a case of al
most total deafness which has been instantly re-
heved by the invention of II. A. Wales, OF
bridgeport, Conn. As the case had long been
considered hopeless, it is considered a triumph
for this wonderful and invisible device
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-11
PEOPLES SUNDAY EvenIno seyvlce.

Williston church has arranged for another peo-
Pies service tomorrow evening. The subject of
Rev. Mr.. Hallcck's address will be "What is re-
hglon worth to the average man?" A new book
OF responsive readings in the revised version will
be introduced. Programmes will be ready at the
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-11
somers. tha natter

The above firm advertise their new style fur col
lar and cuffs for gentemen's overcoats. Those in
tending having their overcoats trimmed with fur
would be well repaid by visiting their store before
making their purchases
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-11
MUNICIPAL COURT.


bEfUhE UUIUH UVU I-D'
FRIDAY-Eugene NJ. Blair and Daniel MeKen-
zie, intozicatioD; each 10 days in the county jail
Owen Cunningham, larceny; 10 days in the
county iail
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-11

AT 10 a. m. today, f. o. Bailey s. Co. will sell at
rooms 10 Exchange street, carpets, furniture,
bedding, crockery, glass and plated ware stoves,
Kitchen furniture, etc. See auction column
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-11

The Security Investment Company of Boston is
progressive enough to issue gold bond. The de-
mand for gold payments should be considered in
new issues
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-11
SUBURBAN NEWS.


bAOJAhAFTA.
Mr., NJ I. Moore. overseer in the card room Of
the Westbrook Bingham Mills, was presented
with beautiful hanging lamp Friday morning
by the employees in his department.
Mr.. Charles London has French silver coin Of
old design, bearing date 1885, He found it lodged
ing. Vs. '
The business men of this village are preparing
20 s, Dulid toboggin slide. They have caught the
ieyer, ana VIII stait in ahead of the Portlanders
The receipts for sale Of passenger tickets n tthe
Union station, Cumberland Mills, during the
nontn OF November amounted to upward Of 5000
Inc receipt Tor freighi was $4,000.
GRAY.
AT regular meeting of Geo. f. Shepley Post
y. A. H., at Gray, the following officers were
eiecteo Tor the ensuing year: DR.. L. I. Andrews
Post Commander; II. S. Mountfort, s. VC.;W
H. simpson, o: ID. Capt. w. c. Dickey, Q. NJ; L
A. Rich, Chaplin =
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-11
WV ADvERTIsEMENTs To-DAY
MIsCELLANEOUs NorIcPs

MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Tour through Mexico and California.
The Security investment Company.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Bear In Mind -Somers. the Halter
In Insolvency.
Notice.. Dunphy.
Scotch CapS--R. +. SOmers & Co.
For Sale-Sleigh.
Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance Co.
kurs Merry, the Hatter
Holiday GoOds-HaSkell & JONES'
A Bargain-Brown.
Scotch Caps-Somers Brothers.
Notice of Removal-Brown.
Raym0nds Vacation Excursions.
The First National Bank.
Manufacturers to Board
Wanted-Situation.
Wanted-GOld and Silver
Canal National Bank
Special Mark Down Sale
For Sale-Boarding and Lodging House.
Wanted-Gentleman.
Found-J. w. Tnrner.
Christmas Aprons-L. ID, Slrout,
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-11
FOR SALE.

A boarding and Lodging House i'm Boston.
A NICELY furnished house of IL rooms, Oath
"A room, hot and cold water, located at the
South End, on Washington, near Franklin Square.
Rooms, all let. and the dining room has IS board
ers. For particulars. address
dec11 div
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-11
In Insolvency.
CUMBERLAND NATIONAL BANK.

THE annual meeting of the Stockholders of the
IL Cumberland National Bank, of Portland
will be held at their Banking Room, on TUES
DAY, the eleventh day Of January, 1887 at 10
O'Clock a. m, for the choice of Directors and the
transaction of any other business that may legally
come before them
WILLIAM II. soULE. Cashier.
December TO- 1886 deel Ibid
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-11
MW&S&w


Mrs chas Smith, of Jimes, OHIO, writes: 81
have used every remedy for Sick Headache
could hear of for the past fifteen years, but Car
ters Little LAYER Pills did me more good than
all the rest. dec7 d&w1w
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-11

Our stock OF Gents Furnishing Goods
is complete in all branches. In Under
found east OF Boston. 1t comprises Silk,
Balbriggan, in plain and fancy, Nor.
ley's London Goods, Cancels Hair, In
plain and stripe, Congress Chest Shield,
Shifts 4 Houses Double Seated Draw
ers. Underwear from soc to SIS a piece.
Purchasers will find it to their advan-
tage to examine our stock before buying
elsewhere.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-11

Extract of White Roses for the Hair,
as made by J. & L. ATKINSON London, cures
dandruff is fragrant, invigorating and delightful.
Indispensable to ladies'
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-11
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.


NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Holiday Goods!
HASKELL & JONES
Have on exhibition q very fine line Of
goods for
CHRISTMAS GIFTS.
OUR STOCK COMPRISES:
Breakfast Jackets and
Dressing Robes.
SILK UMBRELLAS
In GOLD And SILVER HANDLES.
SILK BRACES.
Our line Of these goods consists Of
Embroidered Plush and Satin, Plain
Satin for painting and embrOidering.
COLLAR AND CUFF CASES.
TOILET SETS.
GLOVES.
An extensive line in Lined and Unlin-
ed Kid, Scotch, Jersey and Cloth Gloves.
CANES.
We have the most elegant display Of
Gold, Silver and Ivory headed Canes to
be found in the city.
NECK WEAR.
Customers viii find our stock COM
prises all the most popular STYLES to be
found in the N. Y. market.
MTJFFI.ERS-
A complete and extensive assortment
OF SILK and Cashmere Mufiiers.
j { w e. r Y.
A choice line Of Scarf Pins and Sleeve
Buttons; also White Sets for full dress.
FULL DRESS SHIRTS
Embroidered in New Designs, fine
Plated B0sOms, i'm connection with a
full line OF Party Goods.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-11
The First National Bank.

WANTED-Relable gentleman with $780,
w to join and manage Portland branch Of our
business, (manufacturing) position permanent
and Will net 5000 to S300u yearly. Address
MANUFACTURER, Press once. Ill
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-11

WANTED-A situation as a clerk In q gro
w Gerry store, hotel or in an offceI have had
~ years experience in the retail grocery business
AuufeSS BOX 533 Portland Post ONCE. IL
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-11

WANTED-Horses to board at TEWKES-
yards for exercise. Il-2
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-11

WANTED-By young man a situation as
" hookkeeper or clerk; will make himself
generally useful; best Of reference furnished.
Aodfess W., S27 Congress St., Portland. Ill
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1886-07-09
CONSTIPATION!

There Is no medium through which
disease so often attacks the system
as by Constipation, and there Is no
other i'll flesh is heir to, more apt to
be neglected. from the fact material
Inconvenience mag not be immediate.
ly felt from irregular action of the
bowels. When there Is not regular
cotton, the retention OF decayed and
effete matter. with its poisonous
gases, soon poisols the whole system
by being absorbed into it, causing
piles, fstula, headache, impure blood
and many other serious affections.
BURDOCK BLOOD BITTERS will
Immediately relieve, and one bottle
positively cure c. relieve any case
Of Constipation.
WAS troubled for a year with
torpid liver and indigestion, and after
trying everything Imaginable, used
BURD0CK BLOOD BITTERS. The
first bottle revived me and the second
cured me entirely."-J.S. Williamson.
Rochester. N. Y.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1886-07-09

eyes: rrorgive m~e-forgive us all.
won't you?"
Jack answered for her: s'She forglves
you've both forgive you. neighbors
and friends; but If any man repeats
such stuff again. about my wife or any
other woman, ! give him warning here
and now that it will afford me infinite
pleasure to give him a sound thrash
ing"
And that was the last of the great
scandal at Pine talls.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1886-07-09
CONSUMPTION CURED.

An old physician, retired from practice,
having had placed in his hands by an East
India missioner the formula of a simple veg
etable remedy for the speedy and permanent
cure of Consumption, Bronchitis, Catarrh,
Asthma and all throat and Lung Affections,
also a positive and radical cure for nervous
debility and all nervous complaints, after hav-
ing tested it's wonderful curative powers in
thousands of cases, has felt it his duty to
make it known to his suffering fellows. Ac-
tuated by this motive and a desire to relieve
human suffering, l will send, free of charge,
to all who desire it, this recipe, in German,
French or English, with full directions for
preparing and using. Sent by mail by adj
dressing with stamp, naming this paper, w.
A. MOVES 4o Powers Block, Rochester,
N. Y.