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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-05-19
The corhano Centennial.

The citizens of Gorham will celebrate the
one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the
settlement of the town on Wednesday, May
&c, with the following exercises:
Salute on Fort Hill, and ringing of bells at sun
rise and sunset.
AT 8 a. M, a procession, under the direction of
Col III: r: Millett, Chief Marshal consisting of
Chambers Band, Portland Cadets, Grand Army,
various committees, aged citizens and invited
guests, Masonic bodies, Knights of Pythias, Odd
Fellows, present and past officers of the town,
former residents, schools, Patrons of Husbandry,
mounted company, Section of First Maine Bat
terry, Indians, trades, Phnney Memorial Rock,
etc, will form South street, right resting on
Main street, and will march through the princi-
pal streets of the village to the great tent near the
Portland & Rochester railroad station, where
there will be an address of welcome by Governor
Robie music and other interesting exercises.
In the afternoon the exercises in the tent,
commencing at half past one o'clock, will be
as follows
An Grafton by Rev. Elijah Kelogg poem and
short addresses, with music 10y GOrham chorus
of $50 persons and Chambers Band.
After the close of the literary exercises, there
will be sham fight between the Indians and
scouts represented by the Grand Army.
In the evening there will be social reunions
at the Academy Hall and the halls of the
various secret organizations
Round trip tickets will be sold at reduced
rates on the Portland & Rochester Boston s.
Maine and Maine Central railroads from
principal stations
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BRIEF JoTTINcs.

The Maine railroad commissioners will in
spect the ogdensburg road today.
We have received from Stephen Berry the
Masonic Token for May, full of matters of
interestto the craft.
The island steamer Minnehaha is being
put in order for her summer work, and is
being newly painted.
Congress street, from High to State streets.
is to be paved with granite blocks, and the
work of laying the paving has been begun.
The Colby alumni dinner took place at
Springfield Friday night, not in Boston Sun
day night, as published in yesterdays PRESS,
The Boston & Maine are grading their
grounds at Old Orchard, in the rear of the
Sea Shore House, and will lay them out in
lawns and flower beds.
Allen & Co., the clothiers, have prepared a
neatly printed schedule of the National and
New England League base ball games, for
gratuitous distribution.
Bosworth and Thatcher Posts, G. A. R.,
desire to correct the statement that they are
to attend church on the 23d inst, at Free
street. The date is Sunday, May 30th.
The ladies' social circle of Congress street
M. E. church will meet in the vestry this
wednesday, evening, and will tender re-
option to their new pastor, Rev. Ezra Tinker.
President Anderson and Superintendent
Hamilton of the Ogdensbnrg, will have
hearing before the New Hampshire railroad
commissioners today, in regard to the loca-
tion of the station at Centre Conway.
A little three menths old child of Mr.. and
? Mrs. D. H. Marshal, that was suffering from
congestion of the lungs, was given a prepa-
ration of paregoric, sweet oil and carbolic
acid by mistake for cough mixture, and died.
John W. Perkins & Co., wholesale drug
gists and paint dealers, have started paper
among the other firms engaged in this bust
ness, agreeing to close their respective es-
Establishments at o'clock on Saturday after
moons.
Before United States Commissioner Hal
lett in Boston, Monday, John A. Rose, cap
tain of the bark Samuel E. Spring of Port
land, was held in $500 bonds for trial in New
York, upon a charge of paying advance
wages to seamen in violation of the Dingley
act.
Steamboat Inspectors Charles Staples, Jr.
Of Portland and Capt. Flowers of Bangor
are to commence their spring work in ear
nest this week. They first visit Sebec Lake
and inspect the steamers Greenwood and
Carrie d. there, and then go to Grand Lake
to inspect the boats ON that body of water.
Trinity Commandery, Knights Templar,
of Augusta, has accepted the invitation ex-
tended by Portland Commandery to accom-
pany that body on its excursion to Bar Har-
Dor June % and "a next. 1t is thought that
other Communicates in the State will take
similar action. The whole party will be
rendered reception in Bangor by st. Johns
Commandery.
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PERSONAL.

Hon. John Mussey, now in his Goth year,
is seriously ill.
Hon. George Walker has returned from
Machias, where he had excellent luck fish
ing.
Mr.. Justice Gray, of the Supreme Court
and Judge Colt, will sit at the term of the
United States Circuit Court, which will COM
mence in this city today.
AT neeting of the directors of the Port
land Water Company yesterday, J. S. Rick
er, Esq. was elected director in place of j.
P. Gilman, deceased.
Department Commander S. W. Lane, G. A.
R., was in town yesterday, on his return
from South Paris, where post with 81 char
ter members was organized Monday night.
Mr. William II. Looney has been elected
to represent the Saint Patrick,s conference
of st. Vincent De Paul of this city at the as
sembly which is to be held in Washington
on June sth, 9th and 10th.
Mr.. Will H. Mcdonald, formerly of the
United States Hotel, one Of the most genial
and popular of hotel men, is to be located
during the season as clerk at Mr.. Gibson's
splendid summer hotel, the Ottawa House,
on Cushing's Island.
James L. Stoddard Deputy Collector of
Internal Revenue, has rendered his resigna-
ton to Collector Chase, to take effect on or
before June Both, or on the appointment of
his successor. 1t is reported that Hon. Levi
B. Patten of Bangor, has been appointed in
Mr. Stoddards place.
Mr.. Frank o. Sawyer of Cape Elizabeth,
6S years Of age, formerly wholesale fish
dealer in this city, died at his residence Mon
day morning after a long and distressing
sickness which he bore with great patience
till the last. He was born in Scarborough in
1918, and leaves a family of a widow and five
children.
o. E. Foster, Buffalo, N. Y; A. Kaufman,
New York Chas. CHATTER, New York; o. c.
Moore, Nashua, N. H. E. B. S. Sanborn,
Franklin, n. H.; E. j. Tenney, Claremont,
n H. Horace Gray, Boston; N. j. Bradlee,
Boston; Rindell Morgan, Philadelphia, Pa. ;
A. o. Granger, Philadelphia, Pa. and A..
G. Stults, Ohio, were among the guests
at the Falmouth Hotel last evening.
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RAILWAY MATTERS.
EASTERN RAILROAD.


The committee on railroads of the Massa-
shusetts Legislature considered yesterday
morning the petitions of Jarvis d. Broman
and others that the Eastern railroad may re-
tire its certificates of indebtedness; and that
an act may be passed for the security of the
trustees of T. G. Weeks and others, for an
act to empower the stockholders of the East
ern railroad to elect all directors OF the COM
pany; and for the consolidation OF the East
ern and Boston and Maine A bill was pre-
sented providing for the issue OF bonds to
pay off $4,000 Of certificates of Indebtedness
of the Eastern railroad on such terms as
shall be found expedient, but the bonds shall
not draw over per cent interest. These
bonds, by vote of the stockholders present
and voting, may be made convertible at the
option of the holder into capital stock on
such terms as may be proposed. The act is
to take effect when accepted by the majority
of stockholders present and voting Anoth-
er bill will be presented authorizing the I'M
ion of the Boston and Maine and Eastern on
the agreement of majority of the stock
holders of each road, under the name OF the
Boston and Maine with the rights and liabil-
tiles of both roads, and with a capital stock
of both corporations.
NASHUA, ACTON AND BOSTON.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of
the Nashua, Acton and Boston Railroad
Company was held yesterday morning in the
Quincy House parlors in Boston, Hon.
John G. Moulton presiding Directors were
elected as follows by 1852 shares of stock;
John G. Moulton, Frederick Smyth, James
w. johnson, Benjamin A. Kimball, John III.
Pearson, Joseph b. Clark, Edward FL.
Spaulding, Elbridge P. Brown, Daniel r.
Marshall, Charles Williams, Joseph l.. Stew
ems, William r. Spaulding.
On motion of Judge Minot vote was pass
ed to the effect that in case any proceedings
shall at any time be commenced and had for
the foreclosure of the mortgage of the road
and other property of the corporation
for the benefit of the bond
holders, the directors are instructed to CO.
operate with and facilitate the same, so far
and in such way as they may deem advisa-
BILE.
At meeting of the directors, subsequent
" held, the following officers, were chosen;
President, Hon. John G. Moulton; treasurer,
Francis d. Cook; clerk, John B. Goodrich.
OPENING THE CANADIAN PACIFIC.
The Canadian Pacific Railroad Company
are making active preparations for the open
ing of their line for traffic to British Column
bia. A telegraph staff have started from
Winnipeg to prepare their lines, and large
gang of navvies left that city yesterday to
put the track in readiness. The company
Will extend their southwestern branches so
miles each this year if possible.
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The State Fair.

At a full meeting of the trustees of the
State Agricultural Society held last week,
further ARRANGEMENTS were made and per-
fected for the coming exhibition. 1t was de-
cided to do away with the down town show
in Lewiston City Hall and to consolidate
the whole show and fair on the park. This
arrangement will meet the wishes of very
large part of the visitors to the fair as thus
one entrance fee and ticket is good for all
the departments of the exhibition.
To accommodate all the departments at
the Park hall it will be necessary to use the
large hall there exclusively for exhibits of a
legitimate character, and therefore all the
soap men, side shows and money catching
devices will be relegated to other quarters.
The genealogical show will be given more
room, and the vegetable department enlarg-
ed, while it is hoped ample room will be left
for all classes of exhibits coming within the
scope of the society's premiums. Trustee
George E. Bracket of Belfast, will be hall
superintendent, and will attend to all calls
for space as above, and will be at the park to
assign positions in order of entries, on dates
to be announced hereafter. All entries will
be made to the Secretary, A. l.. Dennison,
Portland
The premium list will be out in few
weeks and has been fully revised and en-
larged. Additional premiums have been Oh
fered in the horse and cattle departments,
and specials for grange exhibits, etc. If the
horses Black Pilot, lack Sprattand others-o OF
!. like record can be secured large purse will
be offered in the free for all.
The trustees will individually offer Sc
ries of purses for specialties for the purpose
of inaugurating the system for future results
and several exhibitions of a miscellaneous
character are being worked up which will be
duly announced
The track ON the park is in excellent con-
dition, and is one of the best in the country.
The grand stand, hall and numerous other
buildings. passed the winters test in fine
shape. The exhibition hall will be open
evenings during the fair and Illuminated by
electric light.
An adjourned meeting of the trustees will
be held June s, at which several important
matters will be decided and other features of
the fair reported and acted on.
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The Centennial.

1t is said THAT a programme for the chill
dren's entertainment at the centennial cele-
bration, which meets with much favor from
the committee, consists of band concert
bicycle races, day fireworks, and Punch and
Judy show at the Oaks.
The committee on literary exercises July
9th seem to favor the appointment of presi-
dent of the meeting in City Hall, with Judge
Webb in That position assisted by list Of
eminent vice presidents. DR.. c. P. Ilsley-
.'Pic"-will probably be asked to write a
centennial hymn to be sung by the Haydns
Then there will be prayer of course by an
eminent Clergyman, further music by the
Haydns. the Grafton and poem.
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Death of Trueman Harmon.

Trueman Harmon, a well known business
man of Portland and Deering, died yester-
day forenoon at his residence in Deering of
apoplexy. He had an attack of apoplexy
Monday night, and it was feared that it
would prove fatal. He rallied from it, but
yesterday forenoon died very suddenly.
Mr. Harmon was native of Unity, Me-.
He was formerly in trade in Waldo county,
and for about eight years was collector of
customs at Belfast After his retirement
from this post he removed to Deering, where
he has since resided. He leaves two sons,
the elder being in the employ of C. M. Rice
& Co. of Portland
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RESOLUTIONS of Respect.

At a regular meeting of Casco Bay Com
mandery, No. 20S, q. o. G. c., held last
evening, the following resolutions were
unanimously adopted:
Whereas, 1t has pleased the Good Shepherd to
allow one of the choicest of this fold to center
into green pastures and beside still waters" there
to commence a life of eternal joy; therefore,
Resolved, That in the death of P. N. c. Benja-
min Kingsbury, the community and State have
lost a most valuable citizen, the family and
friends beloved companion, our Order wise
counsellor and an affectionate brother.
Resolved, That by long and friendly inter
course we have formed such tender associations
that we can ''mourn with those who mourn and
sympathize with them in their and our great loss
This sympathy of brotherly love and affection we
extend to the bereaved family and friends, know
ing that what is our loss is his gain.
sent to the family, and that they be spread upon
our records.
Z. 2. FARRNGToN,) Committee
J. 7. PALMER, on
j. r., KICKER J Resolutions.
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could do to make Benson's Capcine Plasters the
best porous pasters, and also the best general ex
ternal remedy in the world, has been done. When
ever it is possible to improve them it is DONE Ben
sons plasters are not made to impose upon the
credulous, but to cure disease. Their eminent sue
cess has procured for them the voluntary endorse
ment of 5000 physicians, pharmacists and drug
gists throughout the country, and the outspokeI
preference of the intelligent public. They are
prompt powerful, cleanly and certain. They cure
where no others will even relieve. Refuse imita
tons styled "Capsicn." "Capsicum" or sCapucln
plasters Reputable druggists only. The "Three
Seals" trademark on the genuine and the word
"Capcine" cut in the centre of the plaster;
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marcy ~ Fairfield for defendant
SUPERIOR COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE BoNNEY.

BEFORE JUDGE BoNNEY.
asDAY.-State vs. James L. Daley. Appeal
from the Municipal Court on a complaint for
search and seizure. After being out two hours,
the jury reported that they could not agree and
were discharged from further consideration of the
case
George Libby for State.
Z. M. Rand for defendant.
State VS.. Peter A. Sullivan. Appeal from Mu-
nicipal Court on a search and seizure complaint.
Verdict, guilty
George Libby for State.
w. III. Looney for the defendant.
State vs. William Gallagher, alias "Scotchyp
Gallagher. Complaint for search and seizure of
premises 223 and 225 Danforth street. alleged to
have been in control OF defendant After the
government testimony was out, q mol pros. was
entered as the government failed to connect the
respondent with the premises or the liquor seized.
George Libby for State.
d A. Meaher for defendant.
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Maine Medical Association.

FTIHE Thirty-fourth annual meeting of the Maine
Medical Association will be held at City
Building, Portland, on Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday, June ist, I'd and 3rd. 1886.
CHAS. d. SMITH, NJ. D., Secretary.
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The Maggie,s Trip.

The pilot boat Maggie, at Biddeford Pool,
reports 260 head of game bagged. Old Nep-
tune came over the bow in IAN awful rig,
with speaking trumpet in hand, and shaved
all the sailors, who had never crossed the
equator, near Biddeford Pool, The Maggie
is expected to arrive at Galt's wharf, in this
city, tomorrow, when Neptune and his rig
can be seen for a short time.
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Presentation.

The First Freewill Baptist Church at west
Poland was presented on Sunday, May End
with fine organ, by Capt A. J. Pet
tengill of Portland, in memory OF ms nrst
wife, who was resident of West Poland. a
large congregation was present AT the
close of the sermon an appropriate letter OK
presentation was read, after which an unan-
imous vote of thanks was rendered the
brother for his kind and mely remem-
brance.
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Montgomery Guards.

Over five hundred tickets have already
been sold for the charity ball Thursday eve
ming. The ladies held their final meeting at
the armory on Monday night with about
seventy-fve ladies in attendance. 1t is
requested that everybody sending donations
to the coffee party should have them at
Reception Room Thursday afternoon when
the committee will be there to receive them.
G. d. Robinson has been secured for caterer.
The company will be reviewed by the civil
and military dignitaries present, prior to the
drill. Clothing will be taken care of by a
competent committee chosen from the COM
pany. The reception committee is requested
to meet at eight o'clock sharp.
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E. g. FARRINGToN,) Committee
j. T. PALMER, on
j. r., KICKER. Resolutions,

The site of the ancient burying ground Of
Old Orchard lies between the Boston & Maine
track and Sea Shore House. 1t is to be turn
ed into mammoth flower garden. A flower
bed fifty feet wide by three hundred in
length is to be laid out. 1t will be enclosed
some iron railing In the centre a fountain
will be erected. The proposed improve
ments will be effected at cost Of from ten
to fifteen hundred dollars.
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YORK COUNTY S. J. COURT.


ALFRED, May IS.
The May term of the Supreme Judicial Court
commenced here this morning with Judge Emery
presiding There was good attendance of law
spectators. Court opened at 10 o'clock with
prayer by Rev. j. L. Sanborn of WATERFORD Clerk
Of Courts Hewey then read the names of the grand
Jury When the name al Mr.. Elias Clark was
reached he came forward and said: "Your Honor,
AS am charged with crime here, and want a
chance to defend myself, and am innocent,
will take myself away and resign" The court
replied, "That is very. proper, Mr.. Clark" The
clerk then entered on his records, "Mr. Clark ex-
cused at his own request" The jury then retired
to their room and selected Mr.. Charles Hersey,
coal dealer in Saco, as its foreman.
After the jurieS were empaneled they were dis
charged until Monday.
The docket contains 1896 continued cases, with
number of new ones. The cases of Cotton VS..
Pease and jenkins VS.. Hamilton were assigned
for trial this afternoon, and that of Manson VS..
Newcomb for tomorrow.
An opinion has been received in the case of
Abel Mason VS.. West g. Calderwood, setting aside
the verdict and sustaining the exceptions This
will be remembered as the ''oven case" tried in
Saco In January, 1885, where the plaintiff re-
covered damages for injuries received by the
falling of bakers oven at Old Orchard.
Hamilton & Haley for plaintiff
Fairfield for defendant.
Among the lawyers present were Hon. Emery
s. Ridlon Hon. Wilbur F. Lunt, Hiram j. Knowf-
ton Portland; James A. Edgerly, Great Falls
South Berwick; County Attorney f. M. Higgins,
Limerick; Judge Charles s. Hamilton, Biddeford
Judge Willis 7. Emmons, Saco; Charles G. Hobbs,
South Berwick; Hon. r. T. Tapley, H. H. Bur-
bank, Hampden Fairfield Addison Emery Fred
s. Boothby, Saco; Hon. VIM. Emery, Alfred.
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MUNICIPAL COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.

TURsDAY.-Mary Cady, Georgiana McLoud
Caroline Adams. 1ntoxication. Each thirty days
In the couHty jail.
Jeremiah DeWyer and Charles Dunphy. In
toxication. Each ten days in the county jail.
John Kelley. Intoxication. Fifteen days il
the county jail.
Thomas Ring. Intoxieation-second offense
Sixty days in the county jail.
Andrew NJ Jundron. Common drunkard Three
months in the county Jail.
Michael Mulksrn and Patrick Conley ARRAY
Each fined So and one half the costs.
James Hepburn. Search and seizure Con
tinued for sentence.
Patrick Flaherty. Search and seizure. Dis
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DEATHS.

In this city, May 10, Susan S., wife of John An.
drews, aged 81 years months.
Funeral Thursday afternoon at 2.30 O'Clock, at
her late residence, No. % Hancock street.
In Deering, May 10, Truman Harmon. aged 60
years months.
Notice of funeral hereafter
In Saco, May IL, George j. V. Gray wife Of
James A Gray, and daughter of p +. Varnum of
this CITY,
Funeral on Thursday afternoon at O'Clock,
at her late residence, Beach street.
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PAIN

Good, steady, first-class house
and decorative painters, willing
to work ten hours a day for good
pay, are wanted by Sixty-eight
firms i'm Boston. Steady work for
steady men. Early applications
will ensure good positions. HOk-
ACE WESTON, Secretary Master
Painters Association, 3 Province
ST., Boston, Mass.
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BACKACHE

with all other symptoms of Kidney Disease. Her
husband was called home as she was dangerously
ill; he bought Browns Sarsaparila; she was
cured by it, and is now about her house in better
health than for years. The testimony of her
friends is that Browns Sarsapara saved her life.
MIR. CHARLES PATTERSON, Engineer, Bangor,
was cured Of Kidney Disease caused by over ex-
ertion, lifting, etc.
E. j. WATSON, Fern ST., Bangor, was cured OF
Kidney Disease by Browns Sarsaparilla.
MRS. c. P. BRACKETT, of Hermon, had Kidney
Disease Could not sit up but one or two hours at
a time. Had constant tired feeling and sick
headache, together with the usual
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Closing the Drug Stores on Sunday

The committee from the Ministerial Asso-
citation request us to state that the item in
Mondays PRESS regarding the druggists
does them an injustice. Instead of opposi-
ton, the committee met in a large majority
of cases cordial welcome and ready CO.
operation. Nearly all expressed their desire
to close on Sunday, and only in a single in
stance was positive refusal given. In that
case the business for which the store is kept
open is confessedly not the drug and medi-
cine" trade. The committee promise soon
to publish the result of their effort.
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100 Doses One Dollar

So thoroughly identified with Hoods Sarsaparilla
is not catch line only, but is absolutely true of
this preparation; and it is as absolutely true that
it can honestly be applied only to Hoods Sarsa-
parilla, which is the very best tonic medicine and
bloed purifier Now, reader, prove it. Take a
bottle home and measure its contents. You will
find it to hold 100 teaspoonfuls Now read the
directions, and you will find that the average dose
for persons of different ages is less than a tea
spoonful Thus economy and strength are pecu-
liar
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Decoration pay.

Mr.. Samuel Shorey states that special de-
corations for graves in the Eastern cemetery
may be left at the hall of Thatcher Post,
corner of Elm and Congress streets, on the
morning of Monday, the 31st, marked to his