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Real Eatate Transfers,

The following transfers Of real estate in
this county have been recorded at the Regis
try of Deeds: @
s. Burro ses. $780,.
Bridgton-Franklln Mackay to Della A Stevens.
81 &c.
Della A. Stevens to ID. Draper $780,
Harvey e. Burliegh to VIM f. Simpson, $780,
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THE DEAD PEARL DIVER.
One of Paul Akers's Masterpieces
Brought to Portland.
A Statue that Hawthorne immortal
lied In Marble Faun.

Readers of "The Marble Faun" will res
member the studio Of the American sculptor
Kenyon In Rome. and two pieces of statu-
airy therein favored with especial notice by
Hawthorne. The, sculptor Kenyon" was
Paul Akers. We know this because Akers
occupied at that time the studio which had
been Canova's,.7-the self same studio In
which kenyon" wrought.-because the de-
scription of his features firmly cut, as If al
ready marble, an ideal forehead. deeply set
eyes and mouth much hidden In d light
brown beard" applies to Akers aud, finally
because In the preface to the Marble Faun
hawthorne says that the American artist of
his romance Is none other than Names gift
ed sculptor. In that studio there were two
pieces of Akers's work that strongly attract
ed Hawthorne. One was the marble bust of
Milton, which Is now in the library at Colby
University; the other was the Dead Pearl
Diver, of which the miriam" of The Mar
Die Faun says IN words that embody the crit
lclsm OF Hawthorne himself: 81 like this
statue; though it is too cold and stern In its
moral lesson, and physically, the form has
not settled itself into sufficient repose." The
Pearl Diver was modelled in Italy in 1857,
and cut in marble the next year. Akers died
III 1861, when only 35 years of age, leaving
accomplished great work, which seems
small, however, beside the lavish promises
OF bis genius. The Dead Pearl Diver was
carried to New YORK by Akers, and there
became one of the chief attractions of the
cAhtUittUl Nv tklt DuSotiuOIl w utn
that exhibition was broken up, The Pearl
Diver, with other fine spols of the collection
was taken to the Academy of Fine Arts in
Buffalo, N. Y. The Academy could not af-
ford to buy it, but it was allowed to remain
there where 1t was admired by all who saw
it Governor Israel Washburn was very anx-
ious to have it purchased and brought to
Maine. but gave up the undertaking because
there was no society with facilities for
caring for it. When the Society of Art was
formed IN Portland, however, Mrs. Elizabeth
Akers Allen thought the time suitable for
having the statue placed in the city, which,
before all other cities, should remember the
work of Paul Akers. The real value of the
statue, as the sculptor would compute it,
was something like $4,000 Mrs. Allen,
however, was willing that it should go to
Portland for a price as low as would be
proper for such work of art. SO she fixed
the price at 5000; and then, to make the
cost easily within the means of the people of
Portland, she offered to contribute herself
$1,000 towards the sum needed. The offer
was promptly made known to prominent cit
liens of Portland. who responded readily and
literally with the funds needed to complete
the sum of $4,000. These are the subscribers
to the fund, with the amounts given:
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FOR SALE

EfOR sALE-Ivers and Pond Pianos both up
Il right and square, elegant design, finely
finished and beautiful tone the most popular
land Conservatory; endorsed by the best musi-
clans. For sale by @. X. HALVES, ADJ Congress
st. 20-1
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WANTED = A lady of experience wishes to
w take young child TO board; no other chill
dren In the family; the best OF references given.
Apply between the hours of and IL a. M, at No.
104 WILM0T STREET. POL
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She Is All RIebt.

Miss Mary McNatty, employed at the Preble
House, has been running down for three years,
The trouble commenced with faint, all gone
feeling TO the pit of the stomach, beching of gas
and feeling as if there was heavy lump In the
stomach, great weakness and papltation of the
heart. She was very nervous and could not sleep
soundly. From these troubles she slowly ran
down until she was pale, without sign Of COLOR
and at last was obliged TO give up work entirely.
Everything had been done that friends could do
but she grew so bad she could scarcely drag her
self about. friend advised her to try Drs
Smith and McMullen, the Magnetic physicians at
the United States Hotel. She at once placed her.
self under their care. When she left the Preble
House she was given one months leave Within
that time she returned to her work a wen, strong
girl. She can now eat almost anything without
distressing her and her cheeks begin to show the
pink, an unfang sign of health in these cases.
Miss McNatty will gladly answer any questions
asked her. or any one can call at No. 43 Centre
street.
Drs. Smith and McMullen treat every form OF
chronic disease. They are located at the United
States Hotel, where they can be consulted free
from ga. m. to 5 p. m.
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, Constipation;
Sour stomach Diarrh9a, Eructation;
Gives healthy sleep; also lids digestion;
Without narcotic stupefaction. oct5d&w1y
What nicer present than Dlnper or Tea Set?
Get one from the Atkinson House Furnishing
Company. Fine goods and very cheap.
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Union Railway Station company.

The annual meeting of the stockholders Of
the Union Railway Station Company was
held yesterday afternoon at the Union Rail
way Station. Arthur Sewall. Geo. c. Lord,
Joseph S. Kicker VIM. g. Davis and Samuel
G. Lawrence were elected directors.
The directors elected the following off,
GERS:
President Arthur Sewall
Clerk and Ire surer-Thos p. Shaw.
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MERCHANTS NATIONAL RANK.

VyH annual meeting OF the Stockholders OF the
IL Merchants National Bank of Portland for
election of directors for the ensuing year. and the
transaction of any other business that may
TUES DAY, January 8, 1889, at 10 o'clock a. m.
decSLtd CHAS. PAYSON, Cashier.
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The Marine Society.

The Portland Marine Society will have
dinner at the Falmouth Hotel January 2i
and have elected these officers:
President Capt. Chas. Chase.
Vice President Capt Richard Sheppard.
Secretary and Treasurer-Capt. WIN. Leayitt.
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Cumberland National Bank

THE annual meeting Of the stockholders OF the
u Cumberland National Bank OF Portland will
be held at their banking room, on TUESDAY, the
eighth day Of January, 1889, at 10 o'clock a. m,
for the choice OF directors for the ensuing year,
ana the transaction of any other business that
may legally come before them.
W. II. sOULE. Cashier.
Portland. Dec. 3. 1888. decSdfa
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National Traders Bank.

THE shareholders Of the National Traders
L Bank, of Portland, are hereby notified that
their annual meeting will be held at their banking
room on TUESDAY, the eighth day of January
next, at IL O'Clock a. m, TO choose five Directors
for the ensuing year and to act any other bust
ness that may legally come before them.
dec7dtd EDWARD GOULD, Cashier
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SPECIAL PRICES

have been made on all these goods for
the Holiday Trade, but no alteration
has been made In our terms. We have
no desire to have you spend all your
money ON comforts and leave none for
necessarfes, but we want to see you all
happy, and for that reason are satisfied
TO share profits with you.
Oaly one quarter OF the amount Of
your purchase required Ia Cash and the
you.
There is no need for any family to be
without well furnished home.
Onr system has given to many an Op.
pOrtunity 10 get homes together with
money that would probably have been
wasted except for the suggestion OF our
system to them.
Every floor of our building is just
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-12-20

The money has been paid over, and the
statue arrived at the Grand Trunk Depot ia
this city yesterday morning. AS soon as pos
sible 1t will be taken to the new Public
Library building, unpacked and set up In the
East Room, where undoubtedly will be the
resting place for years to come of the grace
full and pathetic figure that was conceived
among the last works of the brain of Paul
Akers, moulded and finished in the studio
OF Canova, immortalzed by the description
OF Hawthorne, admired for a season by the
thousands of lovers of art in New York, and
then almost forgotten except by the few who
saw 1t in the quiet Academy at Buffalo.
The figure tells its story at the first glance,
Stretched on the worn rock, at the bottom of
the sea, lies the diver, tapped in the soft
slumber of death and rocked gently, one
feels, by the multitudinous waves. The
arms are thrown carelessly above the head,
one hand buried in the floating mass of long,
dark hair. The net, partly filled with pearl
bearing shells, which he will never bear to
the upper world, is still attached to the div
er's waist The bright young face is turned
upward, but the half-closed eyeids are
weighted with eternal sleep. There is moth
ing repulsive in the 1.-the figure, oriin the ex-
preston Of the delicate features. 1t is death
in its most peaceful form.
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CANAL NATIONAL BANK,

TI,HE annual meeting Of the Stockholders OF the
Il Canal National Bank, Of Portland. for the
election of seven directors and for the transaction
of any other business that may legally before
them, will be held at their banking house on
TUESDAY, the eighth day Of January, 1889, at
IL o'clock a. m. GEO. c. PETERS, Cashier.
dec8 eOdtd
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MUNICIPAL COURT.

BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.
WEDNEsDAY-Chailes b. +. Clark, otherwise
known AS Chale Clark. Larceny Bound over
to The grand jury In the sum OF $500.
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FIRST NATIONAL BANK.

VvHE annual meeting OF the Stockholders Of
Il this Bank will be held at its Banking Rooms
on TUESDAY, the 9Th day OF January, 1889, at
10 O'Clock a. m. for the purpose OF elecIng seven
directors for the ensuing year and for the trans
action Of any other business that may legally
come before them.
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Eastern telegraph Company.

graph Company in this city yesterday,
the following board Of directors was re elect
ed: Charles A. Tinker, A. s. Brown,
Thomas Roche, Frederick Robbie, c. C. Bed
low, G. ID. LivermOTe, j. w. Plaisted.
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think I'll give mother one of those pref
ty Rattan Rockers / saw outside the Akin
sons House Furnishing Company yesterday.
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Machigonne Encampment.
These officers were elected last night:

These officers were elected last night:
c. p. Fred o. Ridgely.
ii. P.-James Fleming.
S. VIC +. Berry.
SC #. PlummeT.
+. s. N. q. Cummings
rs. X. Dyer.
j. VIC. o. Waite man.
Trustees-F. Nash, Z. c. Chase, II. c. Bagley.
Agent-G. Ii. McKenney.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-12-20

We have just enumerated few arti-
cles that would decorate any home and
add TO its beauty aud comfort.
Easy Chairs, Fancy Odd Chairs and
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-12-20

Silver Tea Sets, Casters, Butter Dishes
anc Cake Baskets. very low. These make
excellent presents. Atkinson House Fur
nishiDg Co.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
NEW ADVRRTIsEMENT
XMAS


In order to assist our friends who may
be undecided as to the best gift for their
annual souvenirs OF the season to rela-
tiyes and acquaintaDces, we give below
list OF few articles that are always
thankfully received and highly appre-
ciated I'm every household. At this
In a great measure it depends upon
home and its surroundings and we
should all put our heads together just
now to add new phases OF comfort TO the
place that Is most dear to us or to those
In whom we are SO deeply interested.
What would make more
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-12-20

SALEsMAN wANTED-Small line Of
- samples from manufacturing corporation
offered a live man; one traveller earned an aver
age Of $3.50 per month for six years past I. o.
BOX 1871, New York 202
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STATE OF MAINE. COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND, S.
/, GEO. G. PETERS, Cashier of the above
named Bank, do solemnly swear that the above
statement Is true to the best of my knowledge and
belief. &C. PETERS, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn TO before me this 18th day
of December, 1888.
c. G. ALLEN, Notary Public.
Oi'' WV. THOMAS, ! 5f 4
b. G. SOMERBY, Directors
dec1s 4 F. W. BAILEY, d3t
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EsOK SALE Christmas goods; Carving
Il Knives and Forks, Nut Crackers and Picks
Scissors, Pocket Knives, Razors and Straps,
BAILEY, 1858 Middle street. 20-1
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Rheumatism

According to recent Investigations is caused by
excess of Tactic acid in the blood. This acid at
tacks the brous tissues parti ulary in the joints,
aid causes the local manifestations of the dis
ease, pains and aches in the back and shoulders,
and In the joints at the knees. ankles, hips and
wrists. Thousands OF people have found In Hoods
Sarsapara a positive and permanent cure for
rheumatism. This medicine, by its purifying and
vltazing action, neutralizes the acidity of the
blood, and also builds up and strengthens the
whole body.
81 was la up for six months with rheumatism
and used many kinds of medicines without good
result till one OF my neighhors told me to take
Hooo's Sarsaparilla. When had used half a bot
tie felt better, and sitter taking two bottles
think was entirely cured as have not had an
attack OF rheumatism since. EUGENE II. DIXON,
Rossville, Staten Island, N Y.
N. B.-Be sure to get
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Sold by all druggists. 81 six for So. Prepared only
by c. /. HOOD & CO., Apothecares, Lowell Mass
100 Doses One Dollar
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Acceptable
Gifts

or give more pleasure to the recipient
than
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Plush ParIOr Suit, Chamber Set,
Easy Chair or Rocker,
Work Table or Work Basket,
Fancy Corner Chairs,
Desk for Lady or Gentleman,
Combination Desk and Cabinet for Lady,
BRUSSELS, Tapestry or Moquette Lounge,
Old Fashioned Arm Chairs,
Mirror for ParlOr or Dining Room,
Half Dozen Dining Chairs,
Hall Stand in Walnut, Cherry or Oak.
nj eboard or Extension Table
Folding Bed Or manttl Bed,
Mantle, Alarm and other Clocks,
Draperies, Poles and Fixtures,
Hanging and Table Lamps,
Dinner or Tea Sets in China,
Chiffoniers, Fancy and Odd Chairs,
Turkish Rug chairs, Reclining Chairs,
Turkish Rug Lounges,
Smyrna Rugs and Mats.
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What nicer present than Dinper or Tea Sc?
Get one from the Atkinson House Furnishing
Company. Fine goods and very cheap.
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VNHE hotel property corner India and CONNER
Il eial ST., said property has been repaint ed
and thoroughly renoyated Is situated opposite
the Grand Trunk Depot and near the wharyes OF
tans about thirty-fve good rooms well adapted
to the wants OF a small hotel or l dying house.
will be leased for a term of years by applying to
nov8eodf AUG. r. FULLER. 432 Fore ST.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-10-18
Fat Hogs
WANTED!

l want few more fat Hogs, right
away. Have engaged all l want 70
the later part of the season. Can use
all there are in this section If l can have
them as want them.
j. 0. LANPHEAR, Jamaica, vt.
Testing the Teaching Machines.
A professor or governess is engaged to
instruct boys and girls, let us say in Latin,
history, or physiology, and it Is assumed
that he or she will act precisely like
teaching machine for that particular sub
ject, and never step beyond its borders.
A little common sense would dissipate
this idle umption-supposing it to be
really entertained, and that the mania for
examining sheer knowledge down the
throats of the young does not make their
elders wilfully disregardful of the moral
poison which may filter along with it.
Every human being, as | have said, ex-
ercises some influence over the emotions
of his neighbour but that of teacher,
especially if he be a brilliant one, over his
students often amounts to contagion Of
enthusiasm throughout the class. His
admirations are adored, the object of his
sneers despised, and every opinion he
enunciates is an oracle. And it is these
professors and teachers, forsooth, whose
opinions on ethics, theology and politics it
is not thought worth while to ascertain
before installing them in their chairs to
become the guides of the young men and
women who are the hope of the nation
Fortnightly Review.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-10-18
ROCKINGHAM.

So far as our observation extends
Way and Thomson are entitled to the
honor of raising the largest pumpkins
of the year. One specimen grown
by them weighed SO pounds, and an.
other measured nearly five feet in
circumference.
One more convert to the cause OF
protection. This time it is W. j.
Webbb, well known farmer and
sheep raiser. No free wool for him.
II things continue at this rate, the
democrats won't have dozen re-
spectacle citizens left in their ranks
by November.
We sincerely hope, with the major
ity of people, that the bill lately in
troduced into the legislature provid-
ing for the Punishment of the barb
wire fence will become a law. As
the result of putting up so much bar
bed wire in this vicinity, several seri-
GUS accidents have happened to stock,
mostly horses, during the past two
years. Still these are farmers who
are shiftless enough to let their fen
ces rot down and their walls tumble
over and put up this nuisance. APP
parently something must be done.
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SlMONSVILLE.

Mabel C. Davis died in Green.
wood, Del, Oct. 6, aged IA years
and 10 months. The deceased was
the only daughter of Alpha and AL
ma Davis WHO removed from here to
Delaware one year ago. We extend
to the parents and only brother our
sympathy in their sudden bereave-
ment, and may they be comforted Rby
Him who giveth life and who purpos-
eth to continue every life here begun
in that world where sorrow and sin
are unknown, and where peace and
happiness ever prevail.
Will Andrews spent Sunday at
home.
Mrs. A. A. HUTCHINSON and Mrs.
Josiah Andrews are on the sick list.
John Haselton had the misfortune
to loose good COW recently.
Misses Graice and Alma Bailey,
who have spent the summer with their
aunt, Mrs. Frank Thompson, re-
turned to their home in Camden, N.
j. last week.
Willie Fuller is able to walk out.
Ladies' Society will meet with Mrs.
A. M. Stannard, Wednesday, Oct.
oath.
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TOWNSHEND.

| Messrs ODER and Sanders are very
busy in laying the foundations of
their future houses that will face the
common.
E. }. Knapp and family will re-
linqnish the "Howard" house the
first of November and remove from
town.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the
Baptist church held Pie Sociable at
Town Hall last Wednesday evening
to raise money for repairing the par
sonage and it was success financial
ly and socially.
! Interesting Recognition services
were help last Thursday forenoon at
the Baptist church. The occasion
was the settling of Rev. w. D. Ath-
earn late of Waseca, Mimi, as pas
tor of the Baptist church which has
been without a pastor more than a
year. Rev. Mr.. Spaulding of West
Brattleboro preached an excellent SER
mon suited to the occasion, while pas
tors of neighboring churches conduct
ed the other services. Rev. Mr..
Athearn commences his labors among
us under most favorable circum-
stances.
Rev. Mr.. Parsons, evangelist in
this state for the past three years,
will commence here October 30th,
series of revival meetings continuing
fortnight, afternoon and evening.
Leland & Gray is prospecting this
Fall. The written examinations have
just been successfully passed.
A lecture course will soon be OPEN
ed here, if sufficient number of sea-
son tickets can be sold.
Miss Nellie A. Twitchell, music
teacher at Leland & Gray, will, with
her pupils, give musical entertain
ment at Seminary hall next Tues
day evening. All are invited. Adj
mission free.
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LONDONDERRY.

Mrs. +. ID. French has returne,
to Boston.
F. M. Leonard, B. M. Wilkins
and Chas. Waite and wife have re
turned from New York.
Remember the dance Friday nigh
at John P. ParwelPs.
Politics are still up this way.
Chas. Eames is about the same.
Mrs. E. w. Arnold has returned
10 Bellows Falls.
G. L. Parker and L. P. Sheldon
were home from Chester over Sun.
day.
Irving Davis has commenced work.
ing in the marble shop with the inten.
ton of learning the trade.
Thanks awfully, you know. One
pheasant day.
Mrs. Frank Stevens has returned
from her visit at Mortified, Mass.
The game of ball did not come off
Tuesday as arranged. Rain of course
preventing.
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WESTON.

On account of the wet weather
many of the farmers are behind in
their fall work. There are hundreds
of bushels of potatoes an apples vet
in the fields not harvested.
The little daughter of Aurelias
Orkins was choked TO death while eat
ing an apple last week Friday. Flu
neral services at the house Sunday,
Rev. F. w. Lewis officiating.
The funeral services of w. H.
Lawton's child were observed at the
house Monday of this week, Rev.
Lucas Kinney of Andover officiating.
A young man in the employ of
Fostor & Jaquith cut his hand quite
badly on a circular saw Tuesday of
this week.
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BONNEVILLE,

II. F. Duane cut his hand quite
badly last Saturday. He was tt
work cutting up timber on the cutting
OH saw and on cutting the last stick
bis hand came to near the saw.
u. T. and w. H. Burbee have
the body part of their mill up. They
intend putting on the circular mill
now and swing out the lumber to
finish the mill with.
Rev. F. w. Lewis of Weston will
preach .nsxt Sunday in the M. E.
church. Baptismal services at the
river at 10 80 a. m.
Prof. Preston of Boston will COM
mence a singing school here this
week.
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ANDOVER,

Mrs. Addie Rowell is VISITING
friends at Reading.
Miss Mary Farnum returned tc
Peru on Sunday.
Ed Lovejoy was home from Spring.
field over Sunday.
Mrs. Lizzie Casss of Reading Wis.
tied her brother, A.. Rowell, last
week.
o. d. Dimick and Ed Stoddard
has gone to Rutland to visit friends.
De Witt c. Cram of Bellows
Falls is stopping with his sister, Mrs.
W. W. Pettengill.
Geo. Howard picked wild straw
berry blossoms Oct. 10Th.
IL. f. Virgins went to Alstead,
N. IL. on Tuesday to attend the flu
neral of Mrs. Clough.