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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-01-07
PORTLAND TuRNvEREiN.
Improvements In lts Quarters New
Apparatus.

The alterations and additions which have
been made at the hall and rooms of the Port
land Turnverein during the past three
months are now finished and this evening
and tomorrow evening, the association Will
take pleasure in showing to their friends
gymnasium fitted with all the latest improve
ments in devices for securing health and
strength, and containing every needful con-
venience for the use Of the members. Per
sons desiring to inspect the new quarters
will be furnished tickets of admission by the
members
In the large hall or gymnasium proper, the
old apparatus has been almost wholly re-
placed with new from the gymnasium at
Harvard University under charge of DR..
Sargent, and new floor has been laid and
the walls decorated. Overhead weights,
chest weights, pulling weights and rowing
weights of the best pattern afford an UNI
celled opportunity for exercise, and of equal
value are the abdominal machine-an inven-
ton of DR.. Sargent-the rowing, lifting and
wrist machine. The hall is also provided
with swinging rings, the trapeze, ropes for
climbing, parallel and horizontal bars, a
jumping rack, and striking bag. Besides
all this complete new sets of dumb bells, In
dian clubs and boxing gloves have been pro-
cured and trainer for bicyclists will soon
be in position.
DR.. Sargent's adjustable chest weight with
which the hall is provided is new lnVen-
ton and a model machine allowing the Ut
most freedom of motion while Delng al
Unstable to the needs of men OF all sizes and
degrees of strength. The horizontal bar was
gotten up by President E. B. Duran of the
Turnyerein and is wonderfully strong and
simple.
The meeting and reading room has been
re-furnished and carpeted and presents an
attractive appearance. Adjoining it is the
boxing room, which will eventually become
a dressing room when the room upstairs is
too small to accommodate the increasing
membership.
The dressing room in the story above the
meeting and boxing rooms is model of ex-
cellence. The woodwork is of cherry finish
and the room richly carpeted. 1t contains
sixty commodious lockers for the use of
members curtains being hung so as to make
a dressing room in front Of each locker.
Opening from this apartment are wash
room and closet two sponge bath rooms
and one sponge and shower bath room. A
gallery from which a ladder leads to the
floor below gives direct communication with
the hail. The cost of the work is over 49,,
600.
The Turnverein now has over 100 members
and the membership is steadily increasing
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Letter from John T. Walton.
The following letter from the venerable
John T. Walton has been sent to the reunion

The following letter from the venerable
John r. Walton has been sent to the reunion
at Augusta:
PORTLAND, Jau. 5, 1886.
Gentlemen, er-e7abers Of the Maine Legislature;
took my seat in the Maine Legislature, Janu-
airy, 1885, and was thirty-Seven years old at that
time Fifty-One years added thereto place a
weight of years on my head. My colleagues were
James Brooks, Eliphalet Greeley and Luther
of nature. Mr.. Davis of Dover was Speaker of
the House ana Col Thomas Baker of Portland
Messenger of the House. whose affable manners
and faithful discharge of the duties of his posi-
ton endeared him to every member. In 1886,
my colleagues were Josiah $. Little, Gen. Afford
not yet an octogenaran is still active business
man; and he and myself are the survivors of that
delegation. Jonathan Cilley of ThomaSton was
Speaker of the House, a talented man, who after
ward laid down his life In obedience to a code
which should under all circumstances be "honor-
The removal of the deposits from the United
States Bank and refusal to renew the charter of
said bank made that session somewhat stormy
one. Andrew Jackson was political monster
with the Wing party-with the Democratic party
brave old Roman In that session the late John
Hamlin made his debut as representative of
Hampden None of his colleagues could at that
time anticipate the future splendid career which
he afterward filled in the council halls of the ma
ton. In the stormy debates of that session. Mr..
Hamlin measured dances with John Holmes, and
advanced age and the affirmties attendant there
on admonish me that cannot with safety to my
health join you on this pleasant occasion there
fore, hoping that your reunion may in every
particular be a complete success. l subscribe
myself. Yours respectfully,
InITAy TrD.
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THE PORTLAND ASSOCIATION.


The officers of the above association
are now in correspondence with several
prominent managers, one of which will
shortly be accepted to look after their team
the coming season. This year it is proposed
to carry on the club on strictly business prin-
ciples, which can be easily done, as the new
officers are practical ball players Tor have
been in the past, and are among our most
prominent young business men. The presi-
dent of the association is thoroughly posted
on all matters pertaining to base ball, while
the secretary and treasurer have been active
players and know the game There is no
reason for our base ball people to feel
troubled in regard to the coming seasons
team, for we know that the officers of the
association are determined to have a strong
and reliable one. The majority stockholders
comprise the most thoroughly posted base
ball men in the association, and certainly if
they cannot get together good team the
minority cannot. Not share of the stock
is for sale at less than par, and there is har-
mony among the two factions since. the
change of officers. The grounds have been
underdrained since the season closed, and
they will be in better condition this season
after rain than they were last season.
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w. TT. U. Day of Prayer.

In connection with the week of prayer the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union of
Portland will observe Friday, January Sth
as day Of special tprayer for temperance.
A meeting will be held in the vestry of High
street church from 10 a. m. to 4. p. IN. to
which the public generally are invited. The
programme is as follows:
10 to IL a. m-Personal conservation and pray
er for temperance workers; leader-Mrs. A. F.
Croker
i to IL a. sm.-Intemperance hndrance to
the spread of the gospel; leader, Mrs. w. II.
Fem.
~ to p m-Temperance work among children !;
leader. Mrs. c. II. Daniels.
/ TO p. m.-Legislatye word and prayer for
rulers; leader, Mrs J. w. Bashford. =
2 to 8 p. m.-Reformatory work; leader, Mrs
8 to 4 p. m.-Evangelstc work; leader, Miss
S. E. Jackson.
The regular monthly business meeting will
be held in the same place at the conclusion
of the prayer service. Lunch will be provid-
ed for those wishing to remain through the
daV
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New Firm,

The many friends of Mr.. Albert c. Dam of
this city, so long connected with the Union
Square Hotel, New York city, and Mr.. W.
W. Lothrop, for the past ten years connect
ed with a large Boston firm-and previously
of the well known firm of Shaw g.
Lothrop, shoe dealers, of Portland, will be
pleased to learn that they have associated
themselves in the wholesale fancy goods bus
mess in this city, with quarters in Thompson
block, Middle street. We wish the new firm
every sucoace
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BROTHER S
I'm Insolvency.

I'm Insolvency.
Court of Insolvency for the County of Cumber-
land, State of Maine. January 6, A. ID. 1886.
In case of PETER F. JENNINGS, Insolvent
Debtor.
FEIHIS is to give notice, that on the sixth
Il day of January, A. d. 1886, a Warrant in In.
solyency was issued by Henry G. Peabody, Judge Of
the Court of Insolvency for said County of Cum
berland, against the estate of said
PETER F. JENNINGS, of Portland,
adjudged to be an Insolvent Debtor, petition Of
said Debtor, which petition was filed on the
sixth day of January, A. d. 1885, to which
date interest on claims is to be computed.
That the payment Of any debts to or by said
Debtor, and the transfer and delivery of any prop
erty by him are forbidden by law.
That meeting of the Creditors of said Debtor,
to prove their debts and choose one or more as
slgnees of his estate will be held at Court of In
solvency to be holden at Probate Court Room in
said Portland on the eighteenth day of January,
A. d. 1886, at ten O'Clock in the forenoon.
Given under my hand the date first above writ
ten. H. r. SARGENT,
Deputy Sheriff, as Messenger of the Court of In
solvency for said County of Cumberland
ian7&14
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Cushing'S Island.

In addition to the work now in the hands
of contractors upon the new bathing houses,
waiting rooms at the wharf, summer house
upon the point, and extension to the hotel
kitchens, cottages are now erecting, or about
to be commenced, for Messrs. M. S. Gibson,
Charles Cushing, NEARLY complete) Thomas
Gushing, w. M. Sargent, and the studio for
Mr.. III. B. Brown. Two others will be erect
ed connected with the hotel Work COM
mences this week upon the bathing houses
and the waiting rooms at the wharf. The
latter will be handsome, twO-storied affair,
40 % feet, the upper part, which will be
ornamented with balcony, to be reserved
for ladies'. The wharf itself will be length
ened some 80 feet. The shore road, which
was commenced last season, will be con-
tinued around the island distance little
short of five miles, and completed in time
for next season. There can be no full con-
ception of the panoramic beauty OF this
walk but by going over it. Seats will be
placed at various points wherever particu-
larly fine views are commanded. The bed
of the road will be perfected by pulverized
shell. The bathing beach is to be made one
of the most attractive features of the island.
The grounds about the hotel are being inn
proved; croquet and archery grounds and
double tennis court have been put in proper
order. An experienced gardener will be on
the island during the month of May to super
intend the planting of 1000 evergreen trees,
for which a contract has been given, in addi-
ton to number of fruit and shade trees
The road to the hotel from the wharf is
being changed to conform to Olmstead's
plan, and will be Illuminated by half dozen
or more gasoline lamps. In fact, the whole
southern portion of the island will be com
pleted agreeably to his designs. The long dis
used quarry at White Head will be utilized the
coming summer in the construction of
more accessible wharf at Willow Cove. Band
stands have been arranged for both at the
wharf and at the bathing houses. An exam
ination of the working plans at the office of
Mr.. John G. Stevens shows great beauty of
design in the new cottages, and reflects much
credit upon the architect.
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BRIEF JoTTINcs.

The cross-walkS were swept yesterday.
A man named Scott Mitchell was arrested
last night for stealing carpenters tools.
Mr.. Fl. j. Libby lost a valuable horse
Tuesday from spinal meningitis. The horse
was worth $780,
The Ladies' Aid Society gave dance and
supper at Good Templars' Hall last night
which was well patronized.
The festival of Epiphany was properly OBJ
served in the Episcopal and Catholic church
es yesterday.
We have received from Mrs. G. A. Clark,
Long Island, flowers plucked in the open air
Tuesday at that place.
David B. Chaplin has been reelected chair
man of the Board of County Commission
ers.
Mr.. Charles Gusts plucked large hand
full of pansies in full bloom in his garden
yesterday.
Patrick Murphy was arrested yesterday
for completely in the recent assault at Dee
hans drug store
A new transparency has been placed in
front of the Y. NJ c. A. hall. The sides are
made of ground glass and handsomely let
tered.
DR.. Gordon delivered his lecture On the
physiology of Dreams, as the first lecture
in the free Mechanics course last evening to
good audience who were much pleased.
The lecture has been reported in the PRESS
at a former date
Members of ST. Alban Commandery who
are going to Lewiston tonight to visit Lewis
ton Commandery, will go prepared with
fatigue costume. They will work the Red
Cross degree and leave here at p. M, COM
ing home on the Pullman.
Rev. S. F. Pearson acknowledges the re-
ceipt of $13475, with which he gave burial
to two men, and bought lot in Forest City
cemetery, to be known as Gospel Mission lot.
With the balace he relieved the necessities of
the sick. He acknowledges the contribu-
tions of clothing, food, &C., from priests.
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RAILROAD MATTERS.
BosToN & LOWELL,


At the annual meeting in Boston yester-
day of the Boston & Lowell railroad, the
following directors were elected: E. Morey,
T. J. Coolidge, F. E. Clarke c. Clapp, W.P.
Mason, A. Cochrane, and w. A. Haskell.
NOTES.
The Maine Central will replace its present
steel rails on the main track with heavier
ones.
There is boom in Eastern stock. 1t is
said that large block of several thousand
shares, which has been hanging over the
market, has been secured at private sale, land
that this stock being out of the way there is
nothing to prevent putting the price up. 1t
is also rumored that plan for the consolida-
ton of the Eastern with the Boston & Maine
on basis of two shares of the Eastern to
one of the Boston & Maine, or on some other
favorable basis is under consideration, with
a favorable prospect of its being adopted.
1t is reported that the Boston & Maine
railroad management has ordered the lights
In the several passenger cars of the Eastern
division to be lighted when passing through
the Salem tunnel, on account of complaints
made to the effect that several ladies have
been insulted, under cover of the darkness,
in the cars.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-01-07
Unity Lodge.

The following officers of Unity Lodge
l. o. O. F., were installed last evening
N. G.-Harlan P. Aver.
V.G.-P. X. Aliff.
Secretary-H. Winslow.
Treasurer-John c. Morrell
VS.. B. Adams.
CD. H. Stevenson.
r. S. V. Oh. G. Chase.
LSV. &C. j. Brazier
o. Oh. A. Roberts.
T. &C. II. C. Merrell.
r. 8. S.-H. G. Jordan.
/. S s. f. G. Talbot.
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Post office.

To the Editor of the Press:
The delay of mails from the East to-day
was occasioned, as you are doubtless aware,
by damage to the bridges at Augusta and
Yarmouth, all mail beyond Augusta being
received via Lewiston, and the railway
postal clerks ON that line did not have facili-
ties to handle and give it to us in proper con-
dition. The delay of Wester nmails at noon
was occasioned by the clerk from this office
not being able to make his usual connection at
North Berwick and assert for city delivery
because of the out train waiting to connect
with the morning train from Wateryille,
sent and received via Lewiston till the Au-
gusta bridge is repaired.
Respectfully yours,
G. L. SWEET, Asst. P. M.
Januarv 9Th
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-01-07
They Have Gone.

Some three years ago Frazer c. Allen, a
tinsmith, moved to Dartmouth, n. S., with
his wife and child. There Mrs. Allen died.
II. j. Gray, a farmer, lived near the Aliens.
Mrs. Gray and Mr.. Allen became intimate
and eloped in December, 1883, taking Mrs.
Gray's children and Gray household effects.
They came to Portland and Allen worked
for F. & C. B. Nash. A friend of Gray's,
who knew Allen, wrote to him that the run
Always were in Portland. Gray came on, to
find them gone. 1t is understood they have
gone to Waterville, whittier Gray pursues
them
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-01-07
Arrival of the oregon.

Steamer Oregon, of the Dominion Line,
arrived yesterday morning from Liverpool
via Halifax, She arrived off the harbor
Tuesday noon but was forced to remain off
the coast during the night owing to the fog
She made four unsuccessful attempts to en-
ter the harbor, the weather thickening each
time as she neared the land and forcing her
to put out again. All day Tuesday the sea
ran very high and it would have been impos-
sible to take pilot on board. The pilots
schooner was sighted Tuesday. AT o'clock
yesterday morning the pilot boarded the
steamer
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-01-07
PERSONAL.

AT the annual meeting of the Augusta Gas
Light Co., held Tuesday, Mr.. Eugene FL.
York of this city was elected one of the
directors.
General Superintendent Stephenson and
District Superintendent Hay, of the Grand
Trunk Railway, are in the city on tour Of
inspection.
The following persons arrived at the Fall
mouth Hotel yesterday: Joseph Anderson,
England; A. G. Farrar, Chicago; F. B. Haw-
ley, Bridgeport, CT: G. W. Herrick, Boston;
G. A. WATSON, New York; Prof. Kellys
Tableaux Co.; Harvard Quartette; j. E.
Gilbert Canton
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SUBURBAN NEWS.
GORHAM.

The Salvationists held New Years service in
Redlons Hall Friday afternoon and evening,
which was we'll attended and highly interesting.
Several of the order from Portland and Sacca-
rappa were present at the meeting.
The Presiding Elder of the Portland district,
Rev w. s. Jones, held quarterly meeting with
the School street Methodist church last Sabbath
and preached to the people profitable sermon; H.,
Dull, uncomfortable weather has prevalied WIN
us for some time past and the travelling Is very
poor and hard.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-01-07
casco Bay commandery.

At the regular meeting of Casco Bay Com
mandery, No. 2oS, United Order of the Col
den Cross, the following officers were in
stalled for the term ending June So
Pm. Cool. E. c. Harrington.
N. C.-Joseph A. Kennedy.
N. V. C.-M. E. Blake.
Prelate-Joseph G Coley.
N. X. of R.-Dr. j. 7. Palmer.
F. X. of R.-N. M. Kicker.
w. HI. Charles Newton.
w. @. G.-S. tarboard.
w. o. G.-Geo. W. Morrison.
Representative to Grand Commandery-Beni
KingsburY.
Alternate Representative to Grand Command
ery-A. M. Burnham.
Trustees-Josiah Burleigh, ]. Charles Newton,
Andrew Leighton.
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SUPERIOR COURT.


TUEsDAY.-Court came in this morning at 0
O'Clock, and the January criminal term was
opened. There were no religious services. The
same as last session-and they retired with the
county attorney for action on matters to be
brought before them. They will not report for
several days.
WEDNEsDAY.-Court awaited action Of the
grand Jury.
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customs officer Resigned.

The collector of Portland will have an OPP
portunity to fill the place vacated by the re-
signation of Edward Weston of Fryeburg
who has been deputy collector and inspector
of customs, stationed at Lowelltown on the
Canadian border. Mr.. Weston accents a
business opportunity offered him in Boston.
He had peculiar qualifications for the place
mentioned and has made an excellent officer.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-01-07

Mrs. Sarah NJ Ware, of Waterville, has sent a
check for 5000 to Hon John L. Stevens, to aid in
for Girls at Halowell. Who will follow this noble
axamnle0
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Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate in
the county have been recorded at the regis
try Of deeds:
Portland-Moses d. Andrews to Lester L. Will
liams and Mark V. Morse, land. 5000.
Cape Elizabeth-Moses M. Cash and others to
James A. Healy, land. $25 and other consider
alton.
Deering-Edward P. Briggs to Laura E. Briggs,
land and buildings. 81.
Otisfeld-Nancy j. Bolster to L. w. and E. E.
Spiller, land 5000; oo.,,.,, .,na o+h... 70
Fred j. Tucker, land. $50.
Brunswick H. Ward to John Sounia,
land. 1915.
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church of the Messiah.

The gospel meetings in progress in the YES
try of the Church of the Messiah, are well
attended. The interest and attendance are
on the increase, and the meetings promise to
be productive of much good. The meetings
will be held each evening during the week.
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ocean Insurance Company.

At the annual meeting of the Ocean In
surance Company, held yesterday afternoon,
a dividend of four per cent was declared.
The following gentlemen were elected direc-
tors, Mr.. Seth C. Dyer taking the place Of
Col. Charles B. Merrill: Benz. Webster,
VIM. w. Brown, Harrison j. Libby, Mark
P. Emery, Charles Merrill, Geo. A. Wright,
Seth c. DYER
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Funeral of Major Paul chadbourne.

The funeral of Major Paul Chadbourne
took place at Chestnut street church yester-
day morning. There was large attend
ance. Rev. Mr.. Berry of Deering read the
Scriptures, Rev. c. ]. Clark made an appro-
pirate address, and Rev. DIR. Bashford made
the closing prayer There was singing by a
quartette composed of Messrs. Colby, Stet-
son, Bowdoin and Shaw. The pall-bearers
were Deputy Collector Moulton, Capt. Hight,
Capt. johnson and Col. harrington The
body was deposited in the tomb at the East
ern Cemetery. 1t will be taken to Water
boro in the spring and placed in the family
I,,,ria1 orOund
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MAR RACES.

In this city, Jan. 6. by Rev. Henry Blanchard,
Edward E. Sherman and Miss Clara L. Waterman
both of Biddeford
In Saccarappa, Jan. g. by Rev. E. E. Bacon,
John Q. Young of Needham, Mass, and Miss Sadie
E. Pride of Saccarappa.
In Naples, Jan. 1, by Rev. John Gil son, Joseph
Pitts of Harrison and Miss Effie Robinson of Ma
pies
In Fryeburg. Jan. 8, by Rev. B. N. Stone, John
4; Barnes of Conway, n. H., and Miss Lillian B.
Ward of FryeDurg.
Ida Foster.
In Biddeford Dec. 90 David Williams and Miss
Eta E. Benson both of Lewiston.
In Biddeford, Dec. IL, Robert Divers and Miss
Sarah Bardsley.
In Saco, Dec. 80. Willard R. McKenney and
Miss Juliette Littlefeld.
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Distribution OF pIphtherla.

In December last the following circular
was sent to seventy physicians in this city,
in order that some data might be obtained
for ascertaining the localities where diph-
liberia has occurred during the year 1885.
The responses have not been as general as
was hoped, only 81 of the physicians adj
dressed acceding to the request for reply
prior to Jan. 1, 1856, but from those received
the following tabulation has been made:
CITY OF PORTLAND,
BOARD OF HEALTH, Dec. Is, 1885.
Dear Sir,-In order to assist the Board of
HealthIto compile some statistics with regard
to diphtheria, tending to show the degree of
prevalence, and those parts of the city which
have been visited by it, have to ask that
you will communicate to the board on the
enclosed blank forms a list of cases of this
disease attended by you since January LIST,
1885, returning the blanks to this office at as
early a date as possible and not later than
the 31st inst.
By complying with this request you will
confer great favor upon the Board.
Very respectfully yours,
GEO. G. BURGESS.
Secretary of the Board of Health.
The following is a complete report:
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Portland Clearing House.

Checks amounting to $45,s96, OSsOo were
exchanged at the Portland Clearing House
in 1885, and SS,S79,271.00 were paid in bal
ances.
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The Kennebec Journal says; "Mossley Hall,
the largest house at Bar Harbor belonging to Mr..
Howard of Chicago, is now doing service In the
press as description of the modest cottage
which Mr.. Blaine Is building near by. The ubi-
quitous reporter was not content to double the
size; he quadrupled it."