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The Portland daily press., 1888-12-15
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
A POSSIBLE CASE.


Ihe framed pictures at the entrance of
Portland Theatre, Of the actors who will
present "A Possible Case" at that fayorite
place of amusement next Saturday evening,
are guarantee Of the excellence of the per-
iormance. Not to be familiar with their
names, II not their acting. would indicate
ignorance of some of the best stock actors
In the country, who are better by far than
many of the much sheralded stars. These
ladies and gentlemen are the members of
Mr. j. M. Hills Union Square Theatre Com
pany, New York, the theatre Swhere Robson
ana Crane were producing the Henrietta"
when 1t was destroyed by fire. There was y
good advance sale of seats yesterday, and
every ticket should be sold by Monday night
GoRAAN's MINsTRELs.
This is what the Buffalo Express says Of
Germans Spectacular Minstrels, which will
appear In the Stockbridge "Pops" at City
Hall, Monday night "The company is sub
stantially the same as Hayerly's Minstrels,
and includes In its ranks many of the old
time fayorites of that famous organization.
With the talent that the present compaay
has, 1t would be impossible to give anytl. ng
but good performance"
THE M'GIBENY FAMILY. 7r
All the young people in town will go to the
Young Peoples Concert, given by the Ia
nous McGibeny Family, but their tickets
must be bought at once TO secure the souye-
Mrs. Get them at Stockbridge's today.
M'NIsH, RAMzA AND ARNo.
McNish, Rama & Arno's Minstrels are
having good patronage at Hooley's Theatre,
and are deserving of all they get, as the per-
formance is one of the best ever seen in this
city, so says the Chicago Inter-Ocean. They
will be at Portland Theatre next Thursday,
and the sale Of seats will begin Monday.
The Portland daily press., 1888-12-15
Merchants Marine Railway.

The season which is about closing has been
the busiest among those at South Portland
who are engaged in making repairs to our
merchant marine that has ever been known
before Up to date 1856 crafts have hauled
out upon the Merchants Marine railway for
repairs since the season opened, being the
largest years work in the history of this
railway. Two barks and three brigs, 1Os
schooners, 36 steamers, four sloops and two
scows have been upon its rails.
Mr.. Nathan r. Dyer, its superintendent,
who is also doing large portion of the re-
pairs to vessels at the railway and dry dock,
has employed crew .of from fifty to one
hundred men during almost the entire sea-
son, and from present indications he will
have no small crew at work after the ther-
mometer has reached zero. South Portland
Is to be congratulated On the effort Of Capt
Charles Il. Chase of Portland, whose money
and push purchased the old marine railway
and caused to be built the present convent
emily located and permanently constructed
Merchants Marine railway.
The Portland daily press., 1888-12-15
The ormond,

at this time of the year, when people Of
leisure and invalids seek to escape the rigor
OF our northern winters. they naturally turn
their gaze towards the South, and now that
Florida has become such fayorite resort they
endeayor to select some place there that they
think will prove comfortable and enjoya-
BILE winter home. Such is the Ormond, on
an arm of the sea called the Halifax, on the
east coast of Florida. 1t is run by Mr.. John
Anderson. son of Collector Anderson of this
city. and Mr.. Price, and is managed by Mr..
Fleming. SO well known to patrons Of the
Crawford House. 1t is reached by the st.
Johns and Halifax branch of the j. I. &K.
w. railway in two hours ride from the Put
nam House, Palatka. or in about three hours
from st. Augustine, via Palatka.
Not case of yellow fever has occurred
there, nor in any place south Of st. August
inc. Many Portland merchants and profes.
sional men speak in the highest terms of the
place, and so does Mrs. Henry Ward Beech
e.. Mr.. Philip Henry Brown, in the Adver-
tlser last winter gave a most graphic and in
teresting account of the place. People can't
do better than try the Ormond.
The Portland daily press., 1888-12-15
The Fair at Deerine.

Last night was the closing one of the
Deering Fair, which has been so well man
aged by the Village Improvements Society
1t has been very successful notwithstanding
on the opening night, the weather was 50
stormy But the last, three days have beer
favorable and every one has been delighted
who attended. Yesterday afternoon a
charming musical was given by Mrs. Foss,
Misses Scott and Adams and Mr.. II. T. Har.
man. The following awards were made
Chair, from Walter Corey e. Co.. for hand
soonest doll, to Miss Annie Topliff. of Deer.
ing m ss-s -.
Lounge, from VII. Winslow & Co.. fol
best dressed doll, to e. G. Williams, Port.
land. =
Book. from Loring Short & Harmon, for
Marion Wilson, Deering.
Horse and dray, from Owen, Moore &
Co., for most naturally dressed male doll, to
Mrs. Howard Woodbury., Deering.
In the evening the fan drill drew q very
large audience. The participants were beau
tifully dressed in eighteenth century cos
tunes. and were exceedingly graceful. Mt.
Joseph Bedlow was In charge Of the drill
and Misses Van Horn, Elder, Brunei. Che
merry, Warren, Thorpe. Elwell, Dockendorf,
Watson and Ripley the participants.
lowing to requests from citizens Of Port
land the fair will be held over another day
thereby giving the school children an oppor-
tunity of attending the grand exhibition.
This evening the fan drill will be repeated
and is truly wonderful performance. The
feast of the lanterns will also be given.
The Portland daily press., 1888-12-15
PERSONAL.

Mrs. w. III. Baxter. of Portland, Is visiting
her son, DIR. w. 4. Baxter, in Bangor.
Mr. Fred w. Foster has rendered bis res
ignation as one of the assistants of the
Eastern State Normal School at Castine,
which ne has filled for L yeaTs.,au ..,,, Z,
Mr.. d. P.fDonworth, the present collector
OF customs at Houlton, at the expiration Of
his term will make an extended visit to the
Southern and Western States.
"What the Daisies Told Me-" very pleas
Ing and clever poem by Mrs. Mary Haw-
thorne Fillmore Of Gushing, has been issued
in the form of holiday brochure.
Mr. Samuel Chase, for many years car
riage painter on Preble street, died suddenly
yesterday. His death was caused by apo
plexy. Mr.. Chase was member Of Atlantic
Lodge Of Masons.
The marriage of DIR. Daniel Goodenow. of
Bangor, to Miss Kate Carter, eldest daugh-
ter Of 81. L. Carter. Esq, in the Episcopal
church at Hanover. U. H., last Tuesday was
q social event that drew many guests from
Bangor.
Mrs. G. K. Young, the estimable wife Of
Rev. Mr.. Young. Of Caribou, and the presi-
dent of the Aroostook county w. c. T. u,
died in Boston on the 9th inst, and her re
mains were carried home to Caribou for
burial Oh the 1Ith. oes,
The Aroostook Herald published an ex-
cellent picture Of Hon. Geo. p, Wescott, of
Portland. Mr.. Wescott's connection with
the Direct Line Railroad has endeared him
to the hearts of the people Of Upper Aroos-
took ~
''Chasing the Baby" is the title OF a
graphic account Of an occurrence on the
Maine Central railroad number of years
ago. written by Holman d. Waldron,
of Mr.. Boothby's Office In this
city, and published in the Youths Com
panion for Dec. 18th. The narrative is ex-
ceedingly well written and is the relation of
an incident that actually came within his
knowledge. Mr.. Waldron has written quite
number Of stories for the Companion and
other periodicals and finds ready market
for all that he writes. -saA s
Hon. Fred E. Richards Of Camden, Ne.
has resigned the Office of Savings Bank Ex.
aminer Of Maine, to accept the management
OF Kansas Loan Company. Mr.. Richards,
while holding the office of bank examiner,
has shown himself to be one OF the most
talented financiers in the country. and his
of1cial reports are quoted in all the leading
newspapers, from Maine TO California
Owing to his able and honest supervision
the savings banks of Maine have, most of
Mr.; Richard comes OF good Sharon stock,
both his father and mother being natives OF
this town. They emigrated,t to Maine sixty
years ago.-Sharon (Mass.) Advocate.
The Portland daily press., 1888-12-15
plrIeos. ExnIbItIon and aaiI,

The Dirigos have this year arranged spe-
ciai attraction in connection with their
grand ball, which takes place in City Hall
Thursday evening, Dec. Goth. This attrac-
tion cannot fail to be appreciated by all.
Plaisted and Conley, both celebrated profess
sional oarsmen, and o'Connell, MCGEE, Da-
Wis and Randall, members of the Dirigo Boat
Club, will engage in two mile contests two
men to appear in each contest on the Kemp
ster road sculling machine. Plaisted will al
so give an exhibition Of fancy club swinging.
The exhibition will be followed by dancing.
The Portland daily press., 1888-12-15
Haskell q Jones.

This we'll known firm offer fine line of
goods, as may be seen in our advertising col
umns, appropriate to the season. Breakfast
jackets, dressing gowns, silk muffiers. hand.
kerchiefs. gloves. scarfs. scarf pins. collar
and sleeve buttons. studs, dress shirts, canes
and umbrellas in every variety and price
may be obtained here. Under Lancaster
building is the place.
The Portland daily press., 1888-12-15
The Pomona Grange.

On the 26th of the month Cumberland
County Pomona Grange will hold its annual
meeting and election of officers with West
brook Grange, at Duck Pond. Besides bus
mess matters other things of interest will
come before the meeting to make the session
profitable and interesting one The Pa.
irons Cooperative Corporation In this city
finished the business year the last day Of
November, and report the year to be one Of
the most successful in its history. The out
look for 1889 is very satisfactory.
The Portland daily press., 1888-12-15
American Poets, caIendar,

The American Poets Calendar for 1882
which is published by Houghton, Miffiin
Co., of Boston, presents in color library
scene in which Longfellow. Whittier, Emer.
son and Lowell are the principal figures,
whilst the pad, besides bearing the date, has
also selections from the familiar works OF
our most famous American poets. 1t is sold
for one dollar. Loring, Short & Harmon
ha IL
The Portland daily press., 1888-12-15
SUPERIOR COURT,


FRIDAY.-Ellza j. woodroffe vs. Eliza A. Jones.
Action TO recover damages for sprained ankle
resulting from. defective plank walk leading
irum Jones' Wharf D I Peaks island 10 the Union
part and managed and controlled by the de-
fendant. The plaintiff resides in Boston and is
did business at Greenwood Garden in 1885 and
1887 The points in the evidence and the claims
OF The parties upon each side have already been
published. The jury after being out an hour and
a quarter rendered a verdict for the defendant.
IIDrummond & Drummond for plaintiff
Henry G. Peabody for defendant.
The Portland daily press., 1888-12-15
Never Before Accomplished In New
England journalism.

You can't afford to miss next Sundays
Telegram. 1t will be an event in New Eng
land Journalism. Its "a pages will contain
beautiful engravings of Portland's homes
an original Christmas carol, words and
music; a story by Ella S. Sargent; poem
by Clara Morcelle Greene; and Christmas
features innumerable. Its cover will be
beautifully printed in colors
The Portland daily press., 1888-12-15
Board of Trade Dinner,

The dinner of the Board Eof Trade and
Merchants Exchange will be held tonight at
the Falmouth Hotel. The tickets should be
secured during the day of Mr.. Rich at the
Exchange, so that it may be known how
many are to be provided for. The whist
parlors will be open at p. m. and the din
ner served promptly at Z o'clock. After the
dinner there will be no set speeches, but
probably brief informal remarks from gen.
tlemen who NAV be called upon.
The Portland daily press., 1888-12-15
The Fishermen.

The fishing vessels that came In yesterday
were covered with Ice. In some cases 1t was
foot thick on the bow, several inches on
deck, and all the lower rigging was frozen
The schooner Charles II. Boynton, landed
10000 pounds of cod and haddock; the Alert
5000 pounds of halibut; the Ellen Lincoln,
5000 pounds of cod and haddock, and the
Esperanza, 1900 pounds. The last storm
that was so fatal to vessels has made the
fishermen more cautious, and they will not
venture to sea unless the weather is fair. On
account of this the greater part of the fleet
has been tied to the wharves during the
week. r-.rsst 4s..A (
The Portland daily press., 1888-12-15
DEATHS.

In this city, Dec. IA, Samuel Chase aged 81
years 2 months:
Notice OF funeral hereafter.1
In Deering. Dec. H. Arlitta NJ, widow of the
late Isaiah Gilman, aged II years / MONTH
Funeral on Sunday afternoon at 2.3O O'Clock
at her late residence, Forest Avenue, Deering.
In Raymond, Dec. 8, Zachariah l.. whitney
aged 80 years IL months % days.
:. In North Bridgdon, Dec. 12 the widow of Mai
David Sinclair. formerly of Biddeford. =
"a years.
In Topsham, Dec. o, Hannah whitten, aged o.
years. fs
In China. Nov. 28, Mrs. Elizabeth E., wife O.
John Roberts, aged 56 years.
go years IL months. --7lF
In West Hartland. Dec. 8. Mrs. Sarah Pennell
aged 95 years.
:. AZ Beans Corner. Mrs. Lucretia Coolidge. aged
In Tnomaston. Dec. 4, Mrs. Mary oBrieu, aged
The Portland daily press., 1888-12-15
MARRIAGES..

In this city, Dec. 49, by Rev. A. T. Dunn, John
land.
In Andoyer. Dec. z. Jas. r. Mitchell and Lula
M. Bessey, both OF Byron. >
In kumtord Center, Dec. 8, VIII s. Marble and
Muy L. Towe, both OF Dixfeld.
In Gardiner, Dec. IL, Oscar NJ. Chandler OF
Boston and Miss Jennie 8. Lambart of Gardiner,
:. In Saco, Dec. IL, VIM. Ii. Cole and Mrs. Anna
In Norway, Dec. ], Timothy L. Heath OF Nor
way and Abbie A. Noyes of Greenwood.
M. Rice.
In Bethel. Dec. 8, James N. Hodsdon Of Bethel
and Elizabeth Ii. Blake OF Gilead.
In Trenton. Dec. 2. Horace A. Grindle and Miss
Maya. Young. both Of Eden.
The Portland daily press., 1888-12-15
The Rrakes wouIdn,t Hold.

When the car which leaves the Munjoy
Hill end Of the route at 1918 o'clock, was
half way down the hill yesterday, the brakes
would not hold, owing to the light snow.
The horses jumped and started on the ruu.
Faster went the car, and faster few the
horses hoofs In their efforts to keep from
being run over. The passengers, panic
stricken, clung to the straps, every moment
expecting that the car would jump the track
and be overturned. The wheels remained
on the rails. however, and the car came to
standstill at the corner. of Franklin and
Congress streets
The Portland daily press., 1888-12-15
church of the MessIah.

The annual meeting Of the Sunday Scho,
Of the Church Of the Messiah was hel
Thursday evening and the following Officer
elected for the ensuing year;
superintendent. v. Bradley. RIP
Assistant Superintendent--J X. Rockwell
Secretary-Miss 4. K, Farrls
Treasurer-Mrs II. <. Neal,
Librarian--J, G. Russell.
PiaDist-Miss K. K. Farris.
Chorister- Mrs. Crosley.
The Portland daily press., 1888-12-15
Second Parish.

Rev. j. G. Price, d. d., colored man
from Salisbury, N. c., will occupy the Sec
ond Parish pulpit tomorrow. He is a very
brilliant speaker, and has drawn large con
gregations to Plymouth Church, Brooklyn
and other celebrated pulpits. Monday eve
ming he win address the Congregations
Climb
The Portland daily press., 1888-12-15
MUNICIPAL COURT


FRIDAy.-John Hubert; intoxication. thirty
day in county jail, and in addition nned So and
costs.
amer L. Grinnell; assault. Fined So and
costs .sst
Jebs.iiI Gilbert;- vagabond and idle person.
4 Thirty days In the county jail.
The Portland daily press., 1888-12-15
Portland & Rochester Railroad

The Portland & Rochester railroad, by
connecting its existing side tracks between
Portland and Saccarappa, can easily double
track Its line to that village, and as soon as
the requirements Of business demand 1t, it
is understood that it will be done. f
The Portland daily press., 1888-12-15
Real Estate Transfers

The following transfers of real estate In
this county have been recorded at the Regis-
try OF Deeds:
| Freepon -Adelia NJ Frost ct al to Dennis Ed.
wards ct al 81, etc. var 1t -H...t- -
The Portland daily press., 1888-12-15
The Rarretts.

The following are the names of the officers
for the next six months:
President-T. II. Flaherty.
Vice Presidential. A. Cleary.
Secretary-C. r. Davis.
Critic-H. J. Conley.
Investigating Committee. Donovan, ID. j.
Conneen j. X. Gately.
Literary Committee-J. A. MCGOWAN, j. T.
Davis, 7. j. Desmond.
The Portland daily press., 1888-12-15
Maine Woman's Suffrage Associa-
tim.

A meeting Of the Maine Woman's Suffrage
Association will be held this afternoon at
half past two o'clock in Reception Hall, city
building. Addresses will be delivered by
Rev. Henry Blanchard and Mrs. L. NJ. N.
Stevens. All persons interested are cordial
Iy invited to attend.
The Portland daily press., 1888-12-15
U. s. DISTRICT COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE WEBB

FRIDAY.-United States VS.. Salmon A. Wilson
OF Auburn for voting at place where he had no
lawful right. Sentenced to pay fine OF 81 and
costs.
Bird. II. b. Cleayes.
Same VS.. Charles A. Wilson, Same offence and
same punishment.
Bird. c. Hale.
The Portland daily press., 1888-12-15

POLICIES, Protected by the
Popular Maine NOn.Forfeiture
Law issued only by the OLD UN-
ION MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY, of Portland, Maine.
sugll aodn
The Portland daily press., 1888-12-15
ZEN Years a Martxr-

Mrs. Sophia Bloom, of Portsmouth n H., was
martyr to nervous dyspepsia and female troub-
les for the above named time. Her stomach gave
out sixteen years ago, gradually growing worse
until the system became so weakened that female
troubles of the worst form set in. Her stomach
would scarcely digest anything eaten. 1t had
FEELING as II there was lump in it, with faint
all gone feeling and palpitation of the heart neu-
ralgic pains in the stomach and chest. She be-
came extremely nervous and could not sles d more
than an hour at a time. The contents Of the stom
ach as soon as eaten would become sour with a
burning and extreme heat in the stomach. She
had great pains in the small of the back with con
stant bearins down pains in front and all the
attending symptoms of those suffering from fe-
male troubles. For ten years Mrs. Bloom had
not been able to do any work whatever And as
she had been treated by many of the best physi-
clans to be had in this part of the country, she
had long ago given up ever getting any help or
even relief. A Arelative in Portland sent her a
copy OF daily paper containing an advertise
ment OF Doctors Smith and McMulen, the mag
netlc physicians at the United States Hotel. She
had her husband bring her to Portland at once
and place her under the treatment of these gift
ed physicians. That was five weeks ago. Mrs
Bloom returned to her home one week ago, and a
letter received by relatives says she lis attending
TO her own work once more after so many years
OF suffering, and that she is well as ever before
In her life. Now, what can the most skeptical
ask as to the wonderful healing powers of Doctors
Smith and McMullen? They treat every form of
chronic disease. They are now permanently To-
Gated at the o. 8. Hotel, and can be consulted
free from a. m. to Pm.
For any case OF nervousness, Sleep
lessness, weak stomach. indigestion, dyspepsia,
try Carter's Little Nerve Pills. Relief is sure
The only nerve medicine for the price in market
d&w1w
Castoria cures Collie Constipatfon:
The Portland daily press., 1888-12-15
For any case of nervousness. sIeap

Castoria cures Collie, Constipation;
Sour stomach, Diarrhea, Eructation;
Gives healthy sleep; also aids digestion;
Without narcotic stupefaction. oct5d&wIy y
The Portland daily press., 1888-12-15
Cold Waves

Are predicted with reliable accuracy and people
liable to the pains and aches of rheumatism dread
every change to damp or stormy weather. AL
though we do not claim Hoods Sarsaparilla to be
positive specific for rheuma ism, the remarka able
cures II has effected show that it may be taken
lor rheumatism with reasonable certainty of bene-
nt Its action in neutralizing the acidity of the
blood, which is the cause of rheumatisn consti.
tules the secret OF the success of Hoods Sarsa-
parilla In curing this complaint. II you suffer
from rheumatism, give Hoods Sarsaparilla fair
trial we believe 1t will do you good.
II suffered long time with rheumatism in my
left arm and shoulder, my blood being In a very
low condition, was advised to use Hoods Saf-
saparilla, and did 81 with great tuccess. Since
have been taking 1t Ihave not been troubled
with rheumatism. and my blood Is In better con-
dition" MRS. NJ MOUNT, 3o3 Nostrand Avenue,
Brooklyn. NY.
Hoods SarsaparilIa
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for So. Prepared
Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
The Portland daily press., 1888-12-15

Kilrain has accepted the challenge of John
L. Sullivan to fight to finish for $4,000
side.
The Portland daily press., 1888-12-15
SUBURBAN NEWS.
GORHAAI.

GoRHAM.
Prominent citizens of Gorham petition for
the incorporation of Gorham village. They
advertise in another portion of this paper.
DEERING.
Maple Lodge of Good Templars and the
Aliens Corner Village Improvement Asso-
citation have held pretty and profitable fair
In Good Fellows Hall, Aliens Corner The
fair closed last night with good attendance.
The Portland daily press., 1888-12-15

POLICIES Protected by the
Popular Maine Non-FOrfeiture'
Law issued only by the OLD UN.
ION MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
CONPANY, OF Portland, Maine.
The Portland daily press., 1888-12-15

WANTED-Ag good capable girl to do general
W housewUrk in a small family; must come
we VEL Il is recommended Inquire at 164 BRACKETT
oAhE1I. 1872
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C. Hale.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-04
movement Of Shot when Fired.

II a man could only stand thirty or
forty yards away from the muzzle Of the
gun and watch the charges of shot fy
past him, he would beastonished at what
he saw. The shot not only spreads out
Into a widening target as they fly, but
they string out n behind the other to a
much greater distance than they spread.
Thus, with a cylinder gun, when the
first shot Of . charge reach q target that
Is forty yards. away the last shot are
tagging along ten yards behind. Even
with a choke bored gun the shot lag be-
hind eight yards in forty. This accounts
for the long swath that is moved in a
flock OF ducks on whom the charge of
shot fall just right. About s per cent.
only Of the charge of shot arrive stimuli
taneously at the target, but the balance
Of the first half Of the charge is SO close
behind that a birds muscles are not
quick enough to get 1t out Of the way,
although those who have watched sitting
birds when shot at have often seen them
start as IL to fly when the leading shot
whistled by them, only to drop dead as
they were overtaken by the leaden hail
that foliowed.-New York Sun.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-04
TEE rNrER1oR DEpARrMENr.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-The report of
Hon. w. +. Villas, secretary of the inte-
rior, is an exhaustive document. 1t
shows: e.
Patents were issued during the past
year to the number of AZ, 1870 for agri-
cultural lands, covering an area estimated
to exceed I, Duo, 600 acres, an Increase of
22,622 patents over the number issued
turing the preceding year, with a greater
acreage by more then 1900, 000. One
thousand and thirty -four mineral PIT
n and ia coal land patents, the latter
for II, g8S. ~ acres, We're issued. Otfrhtl-
road lands there were patented or certd-
fed S28, 1922 5 acres. aunder the 8 wamp
land act title passed to states Tor 98,-
515.i9 acres; and under other Internal
improvement and educational grants to
various states no, 20t. IL acres were con-.
eyed. On nisceiianeous claims, elnr
ibracing private land claims. donations,
Indian seyeralty grants. and scrip Eloca.
tions, patents issued covering 20, 4U2. 81
acres; making the aggregate quantity OF
land for which title was passed during
the year, in part reckoned and estimated
in part, !, k05, i94. 80 acres.
The final entries made during tina year
number 1b,4Ha. embracing 1880. t62. SO