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The Portland daily press., 1886-12-03
The Blackstone Case.

No real clue has yet been obtained to the
methods by which Mr.. Blackstone robbed
the bank, said Vice President Elias Thomas
last evening; there is no truth in the state
ment that loss has been discovered. (Three
was story ahoat that the bank officers had
found a shortage of $1,000 Neither is it
true that loss has been discovered in the
trust funds. The accounts of the cores
pondents in Boston and New York have
been received and they tally, as far as we
can see, with our account leaving out out
standing checks that will come in later.
Messrs. Gilkey and Barrett have compared
the note and loss accounts, but they do not
show satisfactory result and therefore we
have decided tomorrow to try an entirely
different method. We will add up all the
notes just as should figure the number of
barrels of flour in my store, all the cash,
monthly expense account, in fact all our as
sets, and substract what we owe, and see if
we can reach the matter in that way. fig
ured up all the cash yesterday and it came
out right except few coppers, which prob
ably another count would have discovered
The theory Of insanity is not accepted
readily by the directors since they find that
Mr.. Blackstone had investments in the Dia-
mond Wrench Company and elsewhere that
it would seem his salary would hardly war
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-03
PERSONAL.

Phineas Eames has been appointed post
master at Embden, in Somerset county
Elbridge Bryant and wife of Livermore
celebrated their golden wedding November
26th.
Rev. A. A. Cambridge of South Hancock
has accepted call to the Baptist church in
Ellsworth.
1t is expected that Mr.. Edward Dingley of
Lewiston will represent the Lewiston Jour
nal in Augusta at the coming session of the
Legislature.
Miss Nellie e. Merry, formerly of Stark,
and later teacher in the graded schools of
Vinalhayen, has been offered a position in
the public schools Of the city of San Diego,
Cal.
Dr. Frank L. Russell of Waldoboro, a
graduate of Bowdoin Medical School, died
Sunday, aged 43 years. He had practiced
his profession in Brunswick, Bath and
Damariscotta before going to Waldoboro.
Prof. f. L. Harvey, Professor of Natural
Science at the State College, left Wednesday
night for an extensive trip in the South and
West-to Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia,
and after spending few weeks in these
States he will go west of the Mississippi,
spending most of his time in Missouri and
Arkansas. He hopes to obtain valuable
material for the State College.
Jas. " Godfrey, C. C. Blaisdell. Geo. r.
Innes, r. N. Holman, Boston, w. H.
Chaffee, A. J. Bennett Z. Sutro, C. B. Hat
field, II. Collyer, New York; Chas. Hight,
Bangor; d. Gowdey, Providence; T. c. Tay-
lor, Cincinnati o.; II. Beattey, Montreal;
and P. Lane, Leeds, were among the arrivals
at the Falmouth Hotel YESTERDAY,
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-03

The Groton Reporter, published at Ashton
UNDERLINE, ON the 18th of November says;
"A series of gospel temperance meetings
have been held in the Congregational chapel,
Church road. The lecturer was the Rev. S.
F. Pearson of Portland, Maine. The attend
ance through the mission was good, while
about so pledges were taken. The chair was
taken by different gentlemen from Man
chester each evening, and the proceedings
were enlivened by the presence of the Con-
gregational choir. Mr.. Pearson is man of
rare power, possessing a splendid voice and
speaking with deep earnestness. He dealt
with such themes as ''Twelve years of a
drunkard's life" and From the cider bar
rel to delirium tremens," etc The story of
a drunkard's life turned out to be the record
OF the lecturers own experience, and GER
tainly it was the most graphic story of the
kind we have heard for long time, worthy
to be put side by side with the story told by
the late j. B. Cough"
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-03
The Falmouth Hotel.

Mr.. j. X. Martin has bought all the furn
ishings and fitting Of the Falmouth Hotter
from the Brown heirs and now owns all but
the building. An appraisal was made and
upon this appraisal a sale was made to Mr..
Martin. Mr.. Martin will at once proceed to
refurnish and decorate the office floor and
first and second floor in excellent style and
win expend $4,000 in this direction, so that
by next summer he will have the finest hotel
east of Boston. Mr. Martin has taken a lease
Of the house for eight years longer. 1t is a
matter to be proud of on the part of this en-
ergetic proprietor that he has not only sue
ceeden in accomplishing feat none of his
predecessors have done, making the house
pay, but also making money enough to re-
furnish the house at his own expense. Mr..
Martin is live business man.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-03
LADY OF LYONS
SUBURBAN NEWS.
DEERING,

There was quite large gathering at the
Congregational yestry, Woodford's, last eve
ming, to enjoy the entertainment prepared by
the Ladies' Circle. After the supper a
pleasing programme was presented by the
young ladies consisting of a piano solo by
Miss Susie Adams, daughter of Col. j. NJ.
Adams; song by quartette of young ladies,
Swinging in the Old Apple Tree with Miss
Cora A. Merrilrs piano accompaniment
Entertainment by the celebrated Peak
Sisters" This was a highly amusing part of
the programme. rendered by eight young
ladies in character, introducing songs, read
ings and instrumental music: Miss Lizzie
Hall was piano accompanist The parts
were all finely rendered and heartily encored.
Capt. Alvin Hall of Deering Center, master
of the bark 'Nevsink," will sail on his win
ter voyage to Cuba to-day. He will be alb
sent four months. X.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-03
Chairman Flower Booth-Mrs. George Smith.
Hail.. j. Perkins.
Flnance-H. HI. NeYens
Pfhlioafinn-E u Pnilaxr
a Romance.

A romance is reported from Portland jail.
About month ago young French girl
named Laura Charity was arrested in Port
land on charge of vagrancy and sentenced
to four months in Jail. Recently a young
Swede named Frank Eyerson called to ee
her, and, without loss of time, asked the
girl to marry him. She agreed to do so when
she got out of Jail. The would-be bridegroom
did not want to wait so long, and after fur
Their consultation license was obtained and
the wedding occurred at the Jail. 1t is un-
derstood that Miss Charity was Mr.. Ever
sons first love. but fate separated them, and
he married another. His wife died, and af-
ter a season of mourning he crossed the
ocean in search of his lost lady. Great inter-
est is felt in the pair, and it is understood
that Governor Robbie will be asked to add to
their happiness by letting the bride go
free
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-03
6RiEF JoTTINCS.

The snow storm Of yesterday was quite a
reminder of winter.
The United States Steamer Juniata ar
rived at Montevideo Nov. Goth.
Over Silt were taken Wednesday at the
First Parish Fair at Room No. 6, Brown
Block
Footprints of the Saviour" the new book
of Rev. Julian X. Smyth, has already gone
to a second edition.
Rev. c. II. Daniels win deliver the prepar-
atory lecture at the High street yestry at
7.30 o'clock this evening.
About twenty members of the Loyal Lee
gion sat down to dinner at the Falmouth
Wednesday night. Among them was ex-
Governor Conner.
The ladies to cut out work for the Assoc
ciated Charities are requested to meet this
afternoon at Room IS City Building. A full
attendance is requested.
The cutter Dallas is in the stream ready
for her winters work, the extensive repairs
upon her having been completed. The
Woodbury. is now undergoing repairs.
Rev. Frank t. Bayley will teach the Bible
Glass at the Y. NJ. C. A. rooms this after
noon at A. 30 o'clock. Subject: worship
ping God and the Lamb. Rev. 8 LA.
Ivy Lodge K of p. will make fraternal
visit to Evangeline Lodge of Biddeford by
special train next Saturday evening. See
advertisement which gives particulars.
The regular monthly meeting of the execu-
tive committee of the Woman's Auxiliary to
the Y. NJ. G. A. will be held this afternoon
at o'clock. A full attendance is desired.
The Hercules Mining Company have re
sumed operations and employ seven mem
and one steam engine. They have shipped
load of the ore to Portland by the schooner
Regulator.
A fine parlor concert will be given this eve
ming at Mrs. r. II. Turner's, 80 Deering
street, for the benefit of the Chestnut street
Ladies Circle. The State street choir and
some of our best vocal and instrumental tai
ent will assist.
Rev. Henry Blanchard will deliver in Con-
gress Square church next Sunday evening
the third lecture of his course on "Studies in
Church History" Subject: "The Roman
Catholic Church." All persons interested
are cordially invited to attend.
The brakes of horse car which was de-
scending the steep pitch on Pearl street, by
tho Custom House yesterday morning, be-
came imperative, the horses became unman-
ageable, the car jumped the track and
brought up against the sidewalk in front of
j. w. Perkins store on the opposite side of
Commercial street.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-03
TELEGRAPUER,s PARALYSIS.


Following is an interesting letter from one OF
the managers of the Western Union Telegraph
Co.:
BLooMINGToN, IND, Jan. H. 1886.
have been in the telegraph business for more
than wenty years, and for the past five years have
been troubled with what is called Writer'S Cramp,
or Telegrapher's Paralysis. At times my arm be-
came 50 weak that could not use it in sending
dispatches, and had to use my left. Have spent
many restless nights, the pain reaching from my
hand I'D into my shoulder. Tried everything /
could hear Of, but with scarcely any relief Hav-
ing strained my left side few weeks ago, got
one of ALLcocK's PLAsTERs as usually do In
such cases, and accidentally happened to see
where some one had cured weak wrist by using
one of these Plasters. got another at once and
cut it in two and put one half around my wrist.
In less than two days after the pain had entirely
left my wrist and arm, and in two weeks could
send nearly as well as ever. write this hoping
it win reach the eyes of others who may be al
flicted as was, as / know there are scores OF
them W. S. CAssELL.
Always avoid harsh purgative pills. They first
make you sick and then leave you constipated.
CATERS Little Liver Pills regulate the bowels and
make you well. Dose, one pill.
navoQ d&W1W
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-03
MY Romance.

The young people of Pine street church in
augurated their course of lectures and con-
certs last evening, and those who fought the
stormy elements to attend received reward
worthy of their endeayor.
The lecturer of the evening was the Rev.
w. w. Colburn, and was fittingly introduced
by the Rev. c. j. Clark. The lecture is
rightly entitled a romance, for it is vivid
account of the speakers search after his
father, who had become financially involved
In 1887, and had been for considerable time
so troubled by the continued threats of in
generation by his creditors that he decided
to go where they would be unable 20 follow
him, and il possible rebuild his fortunes.
he first sailed to South America, then to
China, Australia, New Zealand, and when
the gold fever of 1S49 broke out became one
of the Californian immigrants. He finally
settled in the Frazier River gold fields The
lecturer heard from his father indirectly in
1870, and then decided to go in search of
him. He described his journey of $500 miles
to the Columbia River in clear and concise
yet eloquent manner
The first important stopping place was
Salt Lake City. The vegetation of this loca-
ton is most luxuriant on account of the
splendid irrigation. The Tabernacle was
described at length, and many interesting
facts In regard to Mormon faith and practice
ssNAS Out. NC "Trip dtIOSS Tile Sierra
Nevadas was particularly picturesque. while
his description of the changes of elevation
disclosed considerable scientific knowledge.
From San Francisco voyage was taken to
the mouth OF the Columbia. Here the Ore
gon log was encountered, one drop of which,
the speaker said, would fill bucket.
He spoke of Portland, at which the next
rest was taken. as being most beautiful
city, and warned cur own people to look to
their laurels. Mount Hood, with its white
capped summit, was given a splendid word
colorlng. Puget Sound was described at
length, and Is indeed wonderful body of
water, with its one hundred fathoms in
depth to the. very shore, the variety and
superior quality of the fish and its magnifi-
cent 100 miles of shore, surrounded by
dense forests, backed by snow crested noun
tains.
The rest of the journey was completed on
foot But when at last it was accomplished
the tourist felt well repaid for his long and
tedious journey; for the climate and vegeta-
ton will bear comparison with any part of
the country In closing, the lecturer painted
a vivid picture Of the possibilities of the
American republic.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-03
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
McN1sH, JOHNSON & SHAWN.

The minstrel company now travelling un-
der the above name, promises the public
a refined minstrel entertainment and our eX-
changes state that the promise is well carried
out. In Boston the great Boston Theatre
was packed with gentlemen accompanied by
their families, and there was nothing that
could offend either in word or action, and
yet wit and humor abounded. The business
done thus far by the company has been as
tonishing and there is no doubt they Will
draw an immense audience at Portland
Theatre Saturday night There was large
advance sale OF seats yesterday
REV RoRERT NoURsE.
The fourth entertainment in the Y. M. c.
A. course win be given at City Hall next
Monday evening, and will consistof lecture
by the eloquent Rev. Robert Nourse of
Washington, ID. c., on John and Jonathan
or England and America Mr.. Nourse is a
man of remarkable almost phenomenal
power. He is called one of the most entertain
ing speakers in the country, possessing the
rare .gift of perfectly natural humor and
oratory. The purpose of the lecture is to set
forth the true relations between the two
countries and to cultivate good feeling by
letting us see how the two are one in in
leTeSl. ana ought TO be one In sympathy.
Mr.. Nourse was born an Englishman, but
he is now as good an American as need be.
NO one should miss the opportunity of hear
him. Reserved seats are now on sale at
Stockbridge's.
ELLIS FAMILY BELL RINGERS.
On Thursday evening next the Ellis Family
Bell Ringers will appear at City Hall at
popular prices Of admission, and the tickets
can be procured at Stoekbridge's. The Nor
witch. Conn.,, Morning Bulletin says: "The
Ellis Family Bell Ringing Concert Company
gave one of their unique and enjoyable en-
tertainments at the East Main st. Methodist
church last evening. The exercises consist
ed of wonderful performances upon table
bells, sleigh bells, cut glass goblets, steel
bars, the either, and other instruments, with
songs, solos and recitations. The company
gave varied and pleasing performance
which was received with mani festations Of
appreciation by their audience"
LADY OF LYONS.
Miss Banks gave very pleasing repre-
sentation of Pauline last night to an au-
dience who sympathized deeply with the
sorrows of the belle Of Lyons, and she was
well supported by Mr.. Sullivan as Claude.
Tonight BLOW for Blow" will be given. and
Saturday night divorce"
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-03
TERRIBLE ACCIDENT.
a Young Lady Burned to DEATH

Miss Alice Wooster, living at No. As At
lantic street has been for years violently in
sane, but lately has been much better. AT
about 10 o'clock yesterday morning her
mother assisted her down stairs and left her
to attend to the furnace in the cellar. She
returned in few minutes and was Mortified
to find her daughter in mass of flames.
They were quickly subdued but not before
her clothes were burned completely off from
her, and the flesh scorched in shocking
manner. DR.: Getchell. was hastily called
but could do no good. The poor girl expired
in a short time after his arrival. 1t is sup
posed that the unfortunate girl approached
too near the stove and her clothes caught
from the fire.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-03
Or. Scully.

at meeting of the Grattan Literary As
ISOLATION, held last Tuesday evening, the fol-
lowing resolutions were unanimously adopt
ed:
Whereas, it has pleased the Almighty to take
from our number DR.. Frank p. Scully, who, though
a short time amoug US, had endeared himself to so
many by his upright and manly qualities.
ResotUed. That in the death Of DIR. Scully, the
Grattan Literary Association has lost one of its
NEST esteemed andvalued members, the medical
profession an able and high minded physician, the
community an honorable and trustworthy citi-
zen.
ResolUed: That the members of this society
condole with the relatives of the deceased in their
great loss.
Resolved: That these resolutions be spread up
on the records of the association and that a COPY
be sent to the parents of the departed.
JOHN j. LYNCH,
VIM. III. LooNEY,
JAS. 4. BUTLER,
Committee ON Resolutions
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-03
Lost His Horse.

Recently, Mr.. James Z. Fuller of Belfast
sold fine span of horses to Detective Head
Of this city. Mr.. Head, after buying the
animals, decided to ship them to New York.
They went to Fall river, and were there TAX
en- aboard of the boat After portion of
the distance to New York had been made,
the employees were in the act of leading them
from one side of the steamer to the other,
when one Of the horses broke away, and
making leap, sprang over the rail and into
the sea, which was the last seen of him. The
steamboat company will doubtless remuner-
ate Mr.. Head
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-03

WANTED-Ag good capable Protestant girl,
w either Dane or Nova Scotian, for general
housework; must come well recommended. Call
81 - -
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-03
Fair at Woodfords

The grand fair to be given under the aus
pices Of the Deering Village Improvement
Association, will begin at Lewis Hall on
Tuesday evening next with formal OPEN
ing, when short addresses may be expected
from several well known gentlemen. Miss
Montgomery. of the committee on entertain
ments, has made the following arrangements
for the remaining three evenings: Wednes-
day, Dec. Sth, dramatic performance will
be given by the young people of Woodfords;
Thursday, Dec. 9th, a concert and Mother
Hubbard drill; Friday, Dec 10th, dramatic
performance by young people of Morrill's
Corner, with music by the Pleasant Hill or
chestra.
AT the concert there will be vocal solos by
Mrs. Edward Gardiner. Mr.. George Thomas
and Mr.. Barnard, and vocal duet by the
Misses Durham. There will be piano solos
by Miss Susie Adams and Mr. Frank Rankin.
organist of the Congregational church, and
performance on the cornet by Master Frank
Perkins.
The fair association officers are:
President-Mrs. Albert Barnard
Treasurer-Mrs. Eben Harmon.
Secretary-Miss Hattie ThOrne.
Chairman Fancy Goods-Mrs. +. o. Bailey
Hall Decoration-Mrs. VIM G. Reed.
Refreshments-Mrs. III. H. Neyens
Entertainments-Miss Lottie Mont
Chairman Flower Booth-Mrs. George Smith.
" Hail.. j. Perkins.
Flnance-H. H. NeYens.
Publications.. o. Bailey
In the notice in last nights Advertiser of
thelfair it is stated that the money raised
will go to improve this village" This is
true only in part and the Advertiser will
gladly. of course, correct. The funds raised
win be expended largely upon the several
villages, and their connections of Oakdale,
Woodford's, Deering Centre. Stevens Plains,
Morrills Corner and East Deering. A fund
is to be raised by the shool children, to be
called the school ground memorial fund, to
be used to ornament the grounds of all the
school houses in the town, where such work
is needed. The entire town will be bene-
fitted by this fair, and the fund collected
through the efforts of the ladies of Deer
ing" who are SO jealous in their good
works.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-03
weddip0.

There was reunion and wedding Thanks
giving day at the home of Conductor Mace,
in Belfast. The parties married were Mr..
E. A. Atwood of Amesbury, Mass, and
Mrs. George A. Rogers of Portland, the lat
ter sister of Mr.. Mace. Rev. b. C. Went
worth was the officiating clergymen. Be-
sides the immediate family there were pre-
sent Mr. and Mrs. John A. Mace, Jr., and
child, Mr.. and Mrs. f. A. Stevenson and
Mr.. Ambrose Morrison. The wedding pre-
sents were numerous and costly. Friday
morning Mr.. and Mrs Atwood took the
morning train for Amesbury, their future
hnma
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-03
Ancient Landmark Lodge.

AT the annual meeting of Ancient Land
mark Lodge, F and A. NJ. held Wednesday,
the following officers were elected:
Master-J. S. Gilliatt
Senior Warden-Charles L. Snow
Junior Warden-W. H. w. Bean.
TreasuTer-Chares Fobes.
Secretary-John S. Russell.
Finance ommittee-Eben Corey, Orrin s. Fogg,
w. g. Davis.
Masonic Trustee-Clayton ]. Harrington.
A committee of Past Masters, with Charles
Fobes as chairman, was sent to convey the
congratulations of the lodge to Ira Berry,
who was celebrating the ffty-ffth anniver-
sary of his wedding.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-03
Going to Thomaston.

Next Monday, Gov Robbie, Goyernor-elect
Bodwell, with the Executive Council, Col.
Henry S. 0sgood, Inspector, with Hon. Al
bion Little, trustee of the Reform School as
an invited guest, will visit the State prison
at Ihomaston. This will be the last official
visit OF Governor Robbie and his Council,
and on their return they will make an Off
cial visit TO the State Reform School.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-03
a Broken Leg.

Last evening, as Hon. Charles McLaugh-
lin was on his way home from his store on
Central street, he slipped and fell on an icy
sidewalk on Fore street. Mr.. Mclaughlin
was taken into the office of the Casco Bot
Ting Company, and from there was carried
to his house. At the store he seemed to suf-
fer considerable pain. 1t was found that
Mr.. Mclaughlin had broken his leg between
the knee and ankle. Last night he was do
ing as well as could be eXpeeted
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-03
Charles G. haines.

At meeting of the Society for the Pre-
vention of Cruelty to Animals he Id Tuesday
afternoon, resolutions were passed upon the
death Of the late Charles q. Haines. 1t was
voted to send to the funeral floral pillow,
bearing the initials of the society. All mem
bers are requested to attend the funeral
which takes place today, at 2 O'Clock, at the
First Parish church.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-03
Hoods Sarsanar;IIa
100 Doses One Dollar

Sold by all druggists. 81; six for So. Prepared
~ u l. HOOD & CO., Apothecaries, Lowell
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-03
westbrook Manufacturing company

At the annual meeting of the Westbrook
Manufacturing Company yesterday after
noon the following directors were elected
for the ensuing year: Edward II. Daveis,
Joseph Walker, j. S. Winslow, J. II. Smith,
Il. G. Spring Alta subsequent meeting of
the directors Edward II. Daveis was elected
president, and VIM. r. Wood, treasurer.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-03
MARRIAGES.

In this city, Dec. /, by Rev. VIM B. Hayden,
charles H. Payson and Miss Margaret Merrill
:, In Bowdoinham,. Nov. 2s, Fred S. Morgan of
FaIningdale and Miss L. o. Allen of Bowdoin-
ham.
In xassalboro, Oct. %, Edwin L. Taylor and
Miss Hattie E. Robbins.
In Knox. Oct, 80 Capt. S. P. Larrabee of Sears
port and Miss Ella #. Clark of Knox
:, La China, Oct. "a, George Gerald and Miss Myra
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-03

WANTED-Six thousand dollars at five per
w cent. for five years on real estate In Port
iand CIT Edge security. For further particu-
l2-n
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-03
The ,Longshoremen,s Ban.

The Portland Lolgshoremen's Benevolent
Society win give their seventh annual ball
at City Hall, Friday evening, Dec. 10th.
Music will be furnished by Chandler and a
good programme provided. The charitable
purposes of the 'Longshoremen's Associa-
ton bespeak generous patronage for the
ball
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-03
oTAL PRECIPITATION I'm INCHES AND HUN
nREnrusA Eor, .rrrrs. .r.,.-nr.. -.


The following transfers of real estate in
this county have been recorded at the Regis
try Of Deeds;
Freeport-Andrew j. Soale.to Frank p. Luckey
land and buildings. $780,
Portland-Edward Newman ct al to las T.
Rounds, land and buildings. 81 and considera-