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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-06-01
The Sandman Lost Her Propeller.

The Allan steamer Sandman, Captain
Richie. with English mails and 1000 passen-
gers, from Liverpool, May 18th, for Montreal,
was towed into Halifax, Wednesday, with
propeller off, by steamer Nos,man, from
Liverpool for Boston, with 400 passengers.
All went well with the Sardinian until the
morning of Thursday, oath, when her pro-
peller, with all attachments, suddenly snap
ped off. The engines ran wild for some
time, but were got under control without
further damage. The Sandman proceeded
under sail. On the merning OF the Goth, the
Elbe, for New York, hove in light, and let
tiers and dispatches were forwarded by her.
That evening the Norseman hove in sight,
took the Sandman in tow, and headed for
Halifax, then distant 700 miles, arriving in
four days. No agreement was made for tow
age, and that will be settled by the courts.
The Sardinian's passengers and mails were
forwarded by special train Wednesday night.
The Norseman coaled and sailed for Boston.
The Allan steamer Circassian, which was
towed into Halifax month ago, is still in
port awaiting a new shaft.
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BRIEF JoTTINCS.

The mercury was the highest yet yester-
day morning. The late afternoon was raw.
Mr.. Cunniugham's men were busy on the
Old City Hall yesterday, taking it to pieces.
Apple blossoms have appeared in this vi
cinity.
The members of the class of 'S7. P. II. S.,
celebrated Decoration Day by picnic to the
Two Lights.
About $4,000 pounds of fish were landed
yesterday. OF this amount the schooner
Mary e. Hazen landed 100000
A party of Portland gentlemen passed the
day yesterday very agreeably at Bluff Cot
tage.
Rev. E. II. Capen will preach in the
Church Of the Messiah Sunday next at 1890
a. m.
celebrated their golden wedding Monday,
and were presented by friends with $50 in
gold, 49,
The devotional meeting under the aus
pieces of the Womens Christian Temperance
Union at the FrNndly Inn commences at
$3.50 o'clock this Afternoon.
The yacht Esperanto sailed yesterday, but
after going outside was obliged to put back,
owing to unfavorable Winds 1t is thought
she will not reach Toledo until July 10.
James Elwell of Gray Corner, was injured
while jumping off his team on Cross -stxsst
yesterday afternoon. His foot caught in the
shaft of the team.
Mr.. Burrowes has contributed the flag staff
on Old City Hall to the Fifth Maine Memo
rial Association, and it will be placed upon
their memorial building now in process of
erection on Peaks Island.
Deputy Crowell, and Officers Firth. and
Merrill, arrested painter named Green,
who lives in Boston, and woman named
Cassie Murdoch, at No. 80 Green street early
yesterday morning, on charge of adultery.
This end of the old Union depot will be
used by the Grand Trunk for the delivery of
their passengers and from there the trains
will 60 to the new depot Passengers from
Boston over the Boston & Maine for the
Grond Trunk will be on thro ugh cars which
will be DIR opped off near the transfer station
and sent over to the Grand Trunk. The
Portland O. Ogdensburg will run from the
new depot.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-06-01

Ordination al Erxehure.

The ecclesiastical council which was called
for the purpose of ordaining and installing
the Rev. w. f. Livingston as pastor CT the
Congregational church of Fryeburg assem-
bled in the church at 1890 O'Clock yesterday
morning. 1t was composed of the pastors
and delegates of all eCongregationalchurch
es in this vicinity. There were also present
Rev. d. b. Sewall, of York, a former pastor
Of this society, Rev. F. A. Wilson, of Billri-
ca, Mass, a former principal of Fryeburg
Academy, Rev. L. H. Hallock, of Williston
Church, Portland. The Council organized
with the choice of Rev. Mr.. Doris, of North
Conway, N. H., as moderator. and Rev. MIR.
Skinner, of Waterford, as scribe. The ex-
aminatiyn of the candidate proved satisfac-
tory to the council and was so reported by
the scribe at the services Of ordination and
installation which were held at o'clock, p.
m.
The programme of this service was as fol-
lows:
Organ Voluntary. ............. Miss Minnie Howe
Invocation.
Reading of Scripture.
Anthem-Be Thou Exalted ..................C Choir
Hymn-We Welcome Thee Con Nc aaiGon
Ordaning Prayer .........................e
.......... Rev. w. W. Livingston, East Jatfrey
Charge to the Pastor .......... Rev. F. A. Wilson
Right Hand OF Fellowship. ....................
:.,::...:;...,....;..... Rev. 7. M. Readenkoff
ADDRESS to the People. Rev. ID. b. Sewall
Concluding Prayer. ........... Rev. E. r. Eastman
Hymn-O Holy Lord, Our God Congregation
benedictlon. Pastor
The exercisis we're very interesting and
were listened to by large and attentive au-
dience. The subject of the sermon was,
'Thy Kingdom Come" Luke xi-part of the
I'd verse. 1t was said this kingdom which is
destined to prevail throughout the world
will come only as silently and slowly as
righteousness groweth in each individual
heart.
The charges to the people and pastor were
kindly and sympathetically given. The
music was well rendered by the choir of the
church assisted by Miss Webster of Willis
ton church as soprano vocalist and Miss Min
ME Howe, organist. Miss Webster also fav-
ored the people with solo, 81 Will Not For
sake Thee" The father of the pastor elect
was present and made the ordaining prayer.
A reception was rendered the new pastor at
the yestry of the church last evening.
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Baker.Jones.

Alto o'clock yesterday morning at the
residence of the brides parents, in Wood
fords, Miss Mary II. Jones, daughter of
Rev. w. s. Jones, presiding elder of this
district, was married to Mr.. William j. Ba-
ker, of Richmond. The ceremony was per-
formed by Mr.. Jones, assisted by Rev. r.
Sanderson of Woodfords. About 80 of the
family and friends of the couple partook of
the wedding breakfast, after which the hap
Ply couple took the noon train for Boston.
The presents were numerous and pretty.
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The Boston CITY.

The British steamer Boston City, Capt.
Davies, of the Furness Line, which sailed
from here nearly two weeks ago, arrived at
Liverpool Tuesday night, and while dock
ing she collided with Foxen pier head, break
ing the stem OF the steamer, and twisting
the thick iron plates from her starboard
side. The fore compartment was full of
water and all the pumps were brought into
play. 1t is feared that much of the cargo
will be destroyed. Nearly all of the cargo
was shipped at this port, and consisted
largely of grain.
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YORK COUNTY.
A centennarIan of Mount Desert.

IEIIsWorth American
A once famous dweller on Mount Desert
Island, Me-, was Mme Milliken, who lived
to be 100 years of age. Her home was on the
north side of Pretty Marsh har5or. Here
the madam and her husband, Samuel MILL
ken, (who was descended from Scotch
baronet, Sir Hugh Milliken of Aber deem,
ScotlandD spent long, useful and happy
lives. Nine. Milliken was a doctress, and
there being no roads but only foot and bride
paths at that time on Mount Desert, she rode
on horse back to all parts of the island, and
sometimes to the main land, which could
only be reached with horse at low water.
She also rowed and sailed to and from the
neighboring islands, attending to her pro-
fessiOnal duties
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In this city, May 81, Patrick B.. son of Edward
and Margaret Fragas, aged years months.
ter OF Rufus and Lydia Kicker, aged IL years
months and 20 days.
In Steep Falls, May 20. William WIngate, aged
10 years months.
In Gardiner, May a. George, wife of M. G.
WadswOrth, aged AZ years.
In Wells May l6, Mrs. Jane Littlefeld, aged
81 years months,-widow of Capt. Ivory Little
field.
In Damariscotta Mills, May 4, Warren, son of
Mark ID. and Martha Rankin, aged 35 years
1.-THE funeral service of the late Alice M, Hen
derson will take place this Friday noon at IL
O'Clock, AT the residence of r. IL. Mathews, No.
3 MerrilPs Court.
1.-THE funeral service of the late G. IL. Haley
will be held at the grave Evergreen Cemetery
this Friday afternoon, at 23o O'Clock.
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Young mems Christian Association

The weekly sessions of the Bible class
held at the rooms of the Y. NJ. G. A. which
have been so interestingly and profitably con-
Quoted by the pastors of the city churches
for the last nine months are to be discon-
tinued until the second week in September.
The regular monthly meeting of the execu-
tive committee of the Woman's Auxiliary to
week from to-day
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Professor Lees Benefit.

The Portland friends of Professor G. r.
Lee turned out in goodly numbers last night
in rendering him a benefit at his Athletic
Academy. "A programme, mostly of an ath
letic nature, was well carried out. The club
swinging of Professor Lee and the juggling
of Joseph King were perhaps the most ap-
preciated numbers. 1t is hoped the receipts
will be worthy of Professor Lees popularity.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-06-01
MARRIAGES.

In Waterville, May 20. Warren Parks of rilts-
field and Miss Julia K. NJ. Johnson of Waterviile.
In Livermore, May %, Charles w. Thayer of
Centre.
In Monroe, May 10, John Nealley and Miss
Bertha Pray.
In Rockland, May %, Charles E. sturteyant of
Augusta and Adella NJ. Campbell of Rockland.
In Rockland, May 20, John A. Mallett and Ada
NJ Allen.
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AN EXPLANATION.

this "neryeus trouble" with which so
now TO be afflicted? Ii you will re-
ew years ago the word Malaria was
Y unknown, to-day it is as common
the English language, yet this word
meaning of another word used by
in time past. SO 1t is with nervous
and Malaria are intended to COW
ldfathers called Biliousness, and
troubles that arise from dis
the Ii yer which in performing
ing it cannot dispose of the bile
AIRY channel is compelled to pass
system, causing nervous troub
GUS Fever, etc. You who are suf-
appreciate a cure. We recommend
lust Flower. Its cures are marvellous
d1ycTu
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-06-01
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate in
this county have been recorded at the Regis
try of Deeds:
Portland-A. Roberts to B. c. Miles. $500.
Westbr0ok w. g. Witham 10 G. HI. Plummer
81, etc.
Scarboro-Mary e. Libby to J. V. Merrck. ST.
j. Pennell, ct. al, to Elizabeth G. May 81 ETC.
Reynolds. A and c. 4. Small to James May
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Public Militia Inspection Tonight.

The public inspection of the Portland
Light Infantry, Co. A, First Infantry, Maine
Militia, occurs this evening, in City Hall.
The doors will be opened at o'clock, and
the inspection will be held at O'Clock by
Brigadier General Geo. L. Beal The public
are invited, and the gallery will be reserved
for ladies. The spectators may be assured
of finely conducted ceremony, and for that
matter of treat in the military line, as it is
an unusual thing for an inspection to be
open to the general public,
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Willing Workers.

Inc Society of Willing Workers gave a
pleasing and successful entertainment Wed
nesday evening, in the vestry of st. Law
renee street church. Mr.. B, M. Read gave
an opening address; Mr.. j. w. Barbour and
Mrs. Anna +. johnson banjo duett Mas
tiers Fred II. Evans and Phil Morse, piano
and violin soles; Mr.. Barbour banjo and
harmonica duet and xylophone solo; Mrs. ]
c. Newton and Miss Carrie Jennings. read
ings; and there was an original poem by
Mr.. j. G. WoOdman.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-06-01
Rider haggard's Latest.

Everything written by Haggard is eagerly
read. Each new story by this popular au-
thor is declared b. his admirers to surpass
the last. The story on which he has been at
work for months will be published exclusive
ly in the BOSTON SUNDAY HERALD, COM
mencing next Sunday. June 3d.
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Went Fishing, Evidently.
[Kennebec Democrat


In town not many miles from this city.
the congregation of certain church gather
ed one beautiful Sabbath morning recently
only TO find that the only key to the church
was in the possession of the sexton, which
found Messengers were sent in every di-
rection, but no sexton-no key. At last an
old man was found who reported that early
dawn the sexton was seen digging worms.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-06-01
Happy Results of Keen Observation.

One morning last week Mr.. A. A. Howes
and Mr.. John Ii. Quimby were in Capt.
BramhalPs market In this city, to buy sal
mon for dinner. Mr.. Howes produeed n
penny from. his pocket and said: "John.
VIII odd and even with you on the date of
this cent to see who will pay for both din
ners." All right" said Mr.. Quimby, 'I'll
take it odd" The date was an uneven mum.
salmon at forty cents per pound. Mr.. Quinn.
by's long connection with the Belfast Saw
ings Bank has demonstrated to him that
more cents bear uneven dates than those Of
even years. After he went to the bank that
morning he took out Of the money drawer
dates of uneven years.
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soIace for Political Defeat.
rKennebec Democrat

IkenneDec Democrat
In letter received from Editor Bunker
yesterday, we extract the following: 1--WE
got into camp Friday night. Today (Satur-
day. six of us caught 302 trout. which is a
good catch for the first day. There are nine
of us here at present, and we expect the rest
of the Waterville party tomorrow. The first
crop of mosquitoes has appeared, and they
bite like -"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-06-01
MUNICIPAL COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.


THURSDAY. Michael Cady. Intoxication.
Fined SO and costs.
John DOnahue. Common drunkard. Two
months In the county jail.
John Silyadore. Common drunkard. Three
months In the county jail.
Barney W. Clan. 'Vagabond and idle person.
Thirty days IN city house of correction.
James Gorham. Assault. Discharged.
Denis c. Feeney and Michael Feen,y. Search
and seizure. Discharged.
William A Green and Cassie Murdoch. Adult
terry. Bound over to the grand jury in the sum of
$1,000 each.
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SUBURBAN NEWS.
DEERING.

The Pleasant Street Whist Club, which
consists mostly of residents of Pleasant
street, held their last meeting of the season
last night at the house of Mr.. A f, Berry.
Refreshments were served, and the club was
highly entertained, making this one of the
most enjoyable meetings Of the season.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-06-01

Advice 10 Mothers. = MRS. WINSL0W'S
SOOTHING SYRUP should always be used when
children are cutting teeth 1t relieves the little
sufferer at once it produces natural, quiet sleep
by relieving the child from pain, and the little
eherub, awaies as "bright as a button" 1t is
very pleasant to TASTE 1t soothes the child, soft
ems the gums, allays all pain, relieves wind, regu
lates the bowels, and is the best known remedy
Tor diarrhea, whether arising from teething or
other causes Twenty-Five cents bottle.
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Cats Eyes and the Tide,
[Rockland Courier Gazette.l

INOChIdHU NOuIICI OdLtIIt.I
ut is low tide" said Rockland captain as.
he picked up the Office cat and looking into
her eyes found the curtain of the eye almost
entirely closed. "When its high tide" he
continued, ''you will find this curtain drawn
wide open. It's sure sign"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-06-01

II our paper has ever contained an adyer-
tsement that everybody ought to read it is
the advertisement of If. Schumacher's
Rolled Ayena Parched Farinose &c. &C., in
original packages. Sold by all grocers. S.
NJ. Pennock g. Son, N. E. Agents, Boston,
Mass
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CHILOREh'S GLOVES, 20 CENTS.
Notice of Foreclosure.

DRISCILLA P. SHAW, by her deed dated the
Il nineteenth day of April A. d. 1875 and re-
corded in the Cumberland Registry Of Deeds.
Book AIT, Page 20, conveyed TO me, the under;
signed, by mortgage, a certain piece or parcel of
real estate situated in Raymond, in the County of
Cumberland, and bounded as follows: Commence
ing Southerly on the shore of Sebago Lake at the
and Northwesterly on line of said shore to a rock
marked p; thence Easterly to stone marked
said Hooper land to the place of beginning, being
the premises conveyed to her by Benjamin +.
Shaw, by his deed dated April 20, A. ID. 1871, and
recorded in the Cumberland Registry of Deeds,
Book 407, Page 533, to which Deed reference is
made for further description, and the conditions
OF said mortgage having been broken, l. the
closure.
Dated Sebago Lake, May 81, 1888
Id1awF3ws LEMUEL RICH, 3rd.
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FM&W&w1y

Works of Art, at IL a. m. and p. M, today
" i'll be sold at auctlon without reserve or limit, a
magnificent collection Of high class oil paintings
by favorite and esteemed artists, at the salesroom
259 Middle street, F. o. Bailey & Co., Auction
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-06-01
White Mountain Carriage Road Co,

At a meeting of the White Mountain Car
rage Road Company, E. S. Coe of Bangor,
was elected president and William Haywood
of Lancaster, N. H.. clerk. The old board of
directors was reelected.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-06-01
CITY ADVERTISEMENT
CITY OF PORTLAND.
NOTICE Of HEARING.

WHEREAS the Portland and Rochester Rail
w ROAD mas petitiOned the City Councli 70 as
continue part of two Streets or Public ways In
SAID city, namely:
:, TO discontinue that part of Cedar street which
lies below Somerset street and
: 10 discontinue that part of WilmOt street when
set street; and
whereas said petition was referred by the City
Council May 7th, 1888, to the undersigned, Tor
themtO consider and act upon; therefore
Notice Is hereby given TO all parties interested,
that the Joint Standing Committee of the City
Council on laying out new streets, will meet TO
hear the parties and view the proposed way on
FRIDAY, the LIST day of June. A. ID. 1883, at A
O'Clock in the afternoon, at the corner Of Cedar
and Somerset streets, and will thereafter proceed
TO determine and adiudge whether the public con-
yenience requires said portion Of said streets or
ways to be discontinued.
Given under our hands on this Gath day Of May,
A. ID. 1888.
CHAS. j. CHAPMAN, Mayor
NATHAN +. REDL0N, Committee
VIM. III. SMITH, on
JOHN +. RAND, laying out
FRANCIS HIGGINS. New Streets.
j. HENRY CROCKETT,
my25 dtd
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The convention then voted to proceed tn
the nomination of candidate for President
of the United States, and amid much excite
ment the call of States began. Alabama cast
one vote for Hawley and one Depew; the
Territory of Alaska cast one vote for Haw-
ley, and then Arizona went for Gresham.
Arkansas divided its vote between Hawley
and Depew, and so it went, Depew ahead
with Gresham and Hawley behind him. The
ballot was interesting
AT It's close, Mr.. G0udy, chairman of the
pennsylvania delegation, announced that he
was Instructed to change the vote of the del
egation to Hon. Thomas b. Reed, of Maine.
and the change was so rendered.
Therewas loud cheer, other States and
Territories wheeled in for Reed.
changing their votes from Depew and
other candidates to Reed. By the time
the end of the roll call was reached Mr.
Reeds vote had rolled up to 80 and he was
ahead of all but Depew, who retained 81
votes. There were besides 10 for Hawley,
% for Gresham, for Sherman, 4 for Allison
ana Tor Harrison. Before the changes to
MT. Reed were made Depew led with 70 votes
i tbe Rte p h and "a for Gresham, these being
m.
Ihere was no choice, and amid great excite
ment the convention took recess.
Wnen the convention was called to order a
delegate from Alabama produced picture
OF Mr.. blaine and requested that it be placed
above the chairman's table. 1t was so done,
ana there were signs of another stampede
Tor Maine man. But Mr., Looney, OF the
Maine delegation, protested that the conven-
ton was called with the understanding that
tnere was TO be an interesting contest over
candidates. IL Mr.. Blaine or Mr.. Reed were
Drought forward then the convention would
Oh course go for the Maine man without
much contest; so he moved that no Maine
man De Dalloted Tor, and it was carried.
IN the second ballot Massachusetts, chang
"a from Sherman to Depew, other States
changed from Gresham, and Depew was
nominated, receiving 81 votes. to Is for
gresham, 10 for Hawley for Harrison, and
one each for Allison and Sherman. The re-
suit was received with wild cheers.
For Vice President there was very ex-
cltlng time. Harrison and Gresham were
tne nominees. Pennsylvania, Delaware,
hhode Island and West Virginia were wild
LOT Harrison, and the loudest cheers were
LOT MN, but Gresham had Maine, most of
Massaehusetts, Connecticut solid, most of
New fork,. and the South and West almost
unanimously. He beat Harrison II votes to
80 and was declared the nominee for Vice
| President.
! This ended the convention.
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II you suffer from looseness of the bowels, An
gostura Bitters will surely cure you. Beware
of counterfeits and ask for the genuine article,
prepared by DIR. J. G. B. Siegert & Sons.
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