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The Portland daily press., 1888-09-07
THE BAPTisTs.
Seventy Eighth Anniversary Of the
Cumberland Association,

The 18th anniversary of the Cumberland
Baptist Association was observed at Free
port Tuesday and Wednesday. Rev. DIR.
Small of Portland called the convention to
order at o'clock a. m. The church was
filled with representatives from the various
churches. The following officers were cleo
ted for the ensuing year:
President-Rey. 4; f. White, Bath,
Secretary-Rev. w. ii. Lane, Yarmouth.
Treasurer-Fred Brunei, Portland.
Hanson M. Hart, ESQ.,, who had served tile
society for many years as treasurer. declined
reelection. An unanimous vote of thanks
was extended to him.
The letters of the churches were read
showing reyivals in few, loss of member
snip by deaths, removal in many, and in
TWO the roll of membership has been
thoroughly revised and many unfaithful
members dropped. In both of the Portland
churches there were large accessions to the
members. Free street adding AZ and the
First Church 35. Benevolent contributions
have largely increased. The usual commit
tees were appointed
The Rev. T. F. White and Rev. DR.. Small
discussed 'Revivals without Evangelists."
The annual sermon was preached by Rev.
G. c. Tilley of Lewiston. The theme was
christian Enthusiasm
Tuesday afternoon from to 3 o'clock the
Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary
Societies were addressed by Miss Dyer of
Richmond. Va, Miss Elwell of Burmah and
Rev. j. E. Cochrane, who has just arrived
from the Burman field. Mrs. Percival Bon
ney of Portland, occupied the chair during
this interesting session.
At 3 o'clock the association convened
again. The entire afternoon was occupied
in discussing missionary topics. Among the
most interesting speeches of the afternoon
was that of Rev. G. NJ p. King, d. D., pre-
sident of Maryland Seminary, Washington.
DIR. King speaks from 81 years. successful ex-
perience in educational work among the
colored people of the South. Rev. DR.. Small
OF Portland also thrilled the meeting by his
eloquent presentation of the work of the
Maine Baptist Missionary convention.
Other speakers were Rev. j. Kicker, ID. D.,
Augusta, Rev. ]. E. Cochrane, Rev. j. B.
Wilson, Freeport, and Rev. G. p. Matthews.
ID. d., Brunswick.
The evening session was entirely devoted
to the Young Peoples Society of Christian
Endeavor and Sunday schools. The speak
ers were Rev; w. Ii; Clark, Mechanic Falls,
" r. Foss, Portland, Fred Brunei, Portland,
and Rev. c. l.. Rhodes, South Boston.
Wednesday at sunrise prayer meeting of
spiritual power was led by V. II. Foss. Con-
version was the theme. During the fore
noon the committees reported, Rev. A. T.
sonal Work" and the matter was profitably
discussed. The doctrinal sermon was de-
liyered by DR.. Matthews and the association
with social meeting adjourned.
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-07

Pendleton, the youngest son of the late Capt.
marx fendleton, of Islesb0ro. MIR. Pendle-
ton Is graduate of Kent's Hill Seminary, is
apont - years Of age, and a. young man Of
ability. IL IS said that the price paid for the
paper was about $1,000.
YORK COUNTY.
Detective Nicholas Powers, of Halifax,
who has begun suit against the Saco and
Blddetord Savings Institution to recover the
McNeally, is in Biddeford looking after his
case, which will come to trial in the supreme
court next week at Alfred. The depositions
of several witnesses are being taken. Mr..
Powers feels confident Of the legality Of his
claim for the reward.
IN GENERAL.
Wednesday night heavy frost prevailed
through northern Cumberland, York and
western Oxford. doing great injury to all
growing crops. Especially is it severe on
beans, corn and potatoes, the vines being
black
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-07
Real Estate Iransfers-

The following transfers of real estate. in
TINS county have been recorded at the Regis
try Of Deeds:
81, &c. "e''e T. Aoahls'
Long 5sland-Ursula Gushing to Benjamin Ad-
Casco-sharlle p. Mckinney to Mary w r.r
ton. $3.50. W. Aari-
Bridgton--Josephne F. Grover to John A.
Vim. $685. "a
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-07
RAILWAY MATTERS
MAINE CENTRAL

General Manager Tucker of the Maine
Central, in his announcement of the with
drawal of the yestibule train next Monday,
says:
The success of the limited train during the
season of 1888 has fulfilled the highest hopes
of its projectors. Its patronage far exceed
demonstrated the fact that SUCH service is
desired and appreciated. and completely es-
tablishes the Boston and Mount Desert lin
tied among the magnificent train services of
the country. Confident that in retaining
this train in commission until the above date
the great tide of tourist travel is subseryed,
the management in Withdrawing it at the
close of the season of 1883, wish to thank its
patrons and hope that they may renew their
acquaintance with the limited in 1889.
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-07

Five members of the family Of Levi See
kins, of Swanville, are sick with typhoid
fever. The school in the neighborhood mas
been closed, and much excitement prevails.
The fever was brought there by a Young man
who came from North Jay.
Charles Moore, Esq, one of the Oldest cit
lZens Oh belfast, died Sept. 8, aged 50 years.
From 1880 up to within FIVE wears of his death
Mr.. Moore was in office, and had filled the
positions OF trial justice, justice of the peace,
assessor and collector of taxes, deputy sher-
III, councilman, alderman and county treas
urer. He leaves wife, five daughters and
lee Progressive Age, the Democratic pa
the new, proprietor, Capt. Winfield Pendle
ton, VIII take possion. The paper will be un;
DER the editorial management Of Mr.. Mark Z,
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-07
REPUBLICANS, ATTENTION.

Every Republican elector in the city is cor
daily and urgently invited to visit the head
quarters of the Republican City Committee,
No. 9S Exchange street, to inspect the voting
list and make certain that his name is cor
rectly entered thereon. information con-
corning absentees very much desired.
II. G. BRIGes,
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-07
SUBURBAN NEWS.
DEERING,

DEEKING.
N. K. Sawyer has been nominated by the
Democrats of Deering for representative.
Joel G. Pettengill is the Third Party nomi-
nee.
CUMBERLAND MILLS,
Messrs. s. d. Warren & Co. have issued to
their employees circular that in their opin-
ion the Mills bill will not affect the paper
making interest at Cumberland Mills.
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-07
Excursion to Centre narbor.

The Boston & Maine railroad has arranged
for an excursion to Centre Harbor, Lake
Winnepesaukee, on Monday next. The train
will leave Portland at 8.45 a. m and, on
reaching Alton Bay, sail of sixty miles will
be afforded on the lake. An excellent din
ner can be obtained on the steamer, The adj
vertisement will give full particulars.
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-07
Attention Republican Voters.

The Aldermen of the city will be in ses-
sion every day this week, at the Aldermen's
room, from 9 a. m. to II a. m. and from 2 to
p. m. for the purpose of revising the voting
lists, and putting on the names of new vot-
ers. Let every Republican see that his
name is on the list and on correctly.
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-07
Ehe officers Of the lodge
Another Republican Flag.

A Harrison and Morton flag will be raised
on Washington street near Gould street, this
evening.
The campaign companies on their way to
East Deering, will halt here when the flag
is unfurled and give it a rousing welcome.
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-07
Capt. John c. KendaIl,s misfortune.

Capt. John c. Kendall, Republican candi-
date for Senator from the Eastern district OF
this county. while coming down his Office
stairs Wednesday evening. fell and broke his
leg SO bad that the bone protruded through
the flesh. Captain Kendall has the sympathy
of hosts of friends in this county, who sin
cerely hope that the accident may not keep
him from his duties at Augusta next winter.
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-07
Republican Demonstration In Sac.
carappa.

There will be a brilliant torch-light Re-
publican procession at Saccarappa this eve
ning The campaign companies, including
some from this city will parade through Sac
earappa and Cumberland Mills. At o'clock
mere will be speaking in the public square
AZ oaccarappa A special train will leave
Tue CITY at 7.l5 p. M. returning at II o'clock.
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-07
Hadattah Lodge.

Hadattah Lodge, III. 1. o. o. f., has been
instituted in this city by Grand Master Hen
ry c. Bagley, assisted by full corps Of
grand lodge officers. The lodge starts with
membership of 1872 and has already re-
ceived % applications for membership. The
average age of the members is not quite rs
years. The following is the complete list of
the officers of the lodge:
Noble Grand DR.. j. T. Palmer.
Vice Grand.-Dr. Edwin f. Vose.
Secretary-Henry G. Milliken.
Recording Secretary-Carl +. A. Weber,
Treasurer George Libby.
Trustets-Frank S. Waternouse Frank B.
Clark, v Richard FOss,
Mathematician I. Smith.
Conductor-M. q. Jencks.
Chaplain Alvin B. Merrill.
II. s. N. G.-John Irving,
L. s. N. G.-Fred a. Rollins.
r. S. S.-John G.. Downs.
L. s. S.-Peter Kyle.
o. G.-Frank f. Holland.
l. CIV. b. Berry.
R.S.V. G.-Arthur L. Bates.
L. s. V. CD. E. Sands.
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-07
Battle Scared Veterans,
Ellsworth American.

1t is rather curious fact that with single
exception all of the fourteen members of Co.
Z, First Maine Heavy. Artillery, present at
the scar of at least one gun-shot wound re-
ceiyed on the field of battle. The averages
number of wounds was over two each,
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-07
ATTENTION BATTALION.

Every member of the several Republican Cam
paign Companies will report atlthe Headquarters
Federal street, THIS FRIDAY EVENING, a
700 O'Clock, in full uniform, for the purpose o.
taking part in the Republican demonstrations to bt
held at Saccarappa and East Deering. Every
member viii be expected to turn out upon thi:
occasion or return to his company his uniform.
P.S.-The above notice has reference to all Uni
formed Republican companies.
L. S. SANBORN, Colonel.
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-07
Greenwood Carian.

Inc opera of Bohemian Girl was excellent
ly rendered to good sized audiences at Green:
wood Garden yesterday. Today and tomor-
row will be the only remaining chances to
see the company.
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-07
THE PRESS FOR THE CAMPAIGN.

The PORTLAND DAILY PRESS will be furnished
from now until the November election for 81 90.
The MAINE STATE PRESS, which is published
every Thursday, win be furnished from now until
the November election, for 25 cents.
The cash must accompany all orders.
Address PORTLAND PUBLISHING Co.,
81 Exchange street, Portland Me.
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-07
ATTENTION HARRISON ARTILLERY.

Every member of the Harrison Artillery is re
quested to meet at their Headquarters, Myrtl
street, FRIDAY EVENING, at 700 o'ciocl
sharp, in full uniform
Fer order j. II. b. MORRILL,, Captain.
w. A. MoXoEY, Clerk.
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-07
DEATHS.

In South Portland, Sept. 8, Joseph G. Morris,
aged b2 years months.
Funeral this Friday afternoon at O'clock
at mis- late residence.
In Buxton Centre, Aug. 27, zenas Merrill, aged
10 years.
In Bath. Sept. 8, VIM. r. Talbot. aged 76 years.
In Topsham, Sept. 4, William 4. Haley, aged
So years.
In Brunswick, Sept. l, Francis A. Moore, aged
SO years.
In Mount Vernon, Aug. "a, Mrs. John s. Dudley
aged so years.
aged 80 years.
In Dover, n. H., Sept. 8. Carrie Fogg, wife Of
DR.. William 7. Watson.
Funeral service Saturday afternoon at o'clk,
at the residence Of Moses Fogg, Gorham. Me.
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-07
Middle Initials on the Voting Lists

Middle Initials on the Voting Lists.
number of names have been discovered
in. the voting lists, in which the initials of
the middle names are wrong. 1t will be well
certain if their names are on correctly.
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-07

In Willard. Sept. 8, by Rev. b. p. Snow, Merrill
s. Day and Miss Susie b. Angel both OF Cape
Elizabeth.
In Arson. Sept. 8, at the residence Of the brides
father, by Rev. q. X. Evans William G. Robinson
Of st Thomas, Ont, and Miss EVE Ii. Grey, Oldest
daughter Of Stickney Grey.
In Farmlngdale, Sept. 8, Sergt. James Jonesof
Fort Popham and Mrs. Vesta A. Bemis of Farm
ingdale.
In skowhegan, Aug. 20, George G. Brown and
Miss Minnie Il. swift.
In Lewiston, Sept. j, Edgar Chadbourne and
Miss Mabel G. Bems.
In Fairfield. Sept. L, Lucius X. Pomeroy OF Peru
and Miss Velma K. Richards of Benton.
In birmingham, Mass. Sept. O., at Plymouth
Church, by Rev. l.. X. Eastman, Carrie Louise,
daughter OF Charles w. Parker. and K. III. Trow-
land
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-07

The Kennebec Fibre Company, of Benton
Falls, have purchased the mill privilege, dam
and mill property situated in Plymouth vii
iage, and have crew of men at work max
ing some decided transformations. The COM
pany. propose to use the location as a reser-
voir In order that they may be supplied with
water during the dry season. This move has
become necessary, as the removal of forests
along It's course has decreased the volume
npr
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-07

II you had taken two Of Carriers Little
Liver Pills before retiring you would not have had
that coated tongue or bad taste in the mouth this
morning. Keep vial with you for occasional
use. sept4d&w1w
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-07
MUNICIPAL COURT
Fall Dress Coode

IHgRsDAY=Ann G. Dickinson; common drunk
Abel Huber; assault; fined $40 and cos,s
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-07

In an advertising column today may be
seen notice of desirable property for sale on
Deering street.
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-07
NEW ADvERTssEmENT ro-DA,
The Days of Miracles Not Passed
Strange Power of heaIino.r1

DIR. Smith, the magnetic physician, is perma-
nently located at the United States Hotel, and
may be consulted free of charge from a. m. I'M
I'll p. m. daily except Sundays The doctor has
engaged Congress Hall and publicly heals the
sick Tree OF charge every morning from 10 to IL
O'Clock. One week from Thursday evening Sept.
13, he will deliver lecture to women, young and
old. Admission free In the treatment of all
rectal kidney and bladder complaints DR.. Smith
stands without rival. He will pay $500 to any
person whom he attempts to cure OF piles and falls
TO do so providing the patient complies with his
instructions. The treatment is mild and positive
an sill not detain the patient from business.
The doctor cures piles without the use of the
knife or lgature DR.. Smith will positively cure
constipation, assures, fstula In ano and piles CT
refund the money and pay $500 cash to every per-
son whom he fails to cure. Thousands of women
suffer year after year from so called female weak
ness and from womb disease. DIR. Smith will
guarantee permanent cure in all cases of fe-
male weakness and in all cases of womb disease.
and that too, without using pessaries and with
out the use Of caustics. Many people say II 1
knew he could cure me / would go and see him.
But doctors all promise cure and never perform
4 one. DR.. Smith will refund the money to every
person suffering from any of the above mentioned
diseases if he fails to providing the patient
will be honest and obey his directions. DR.. Smith
treats all forms of disease and will cure seven
cases out of ten that have been pronounced in
durable. If you want reference of cases that he
has cured, or of his medical standing, go and see
him and he will give you all the proof you want.
All letters of enquiry must contain postage.
cantedtf
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-07

A three story brick house with over four thou
n sand feet Of land; one Of the very best loca-
lions In the city; possession given Immediately;
terms easy. For further particulars enquire az
the HOUSE No. Deering Street, between two
and four o'clock, Tuesday and WEDNESDAY, Sept.
IL and 18th. sep7d1ws
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-07

DR.. Orrin Fitzgerald. of the Medical Home In
stute, will visit Portland Sept. 7th, and examine
all who may call on him free of charge at Fall
mouth House.
DR.. Fitzgerald is well known by his remarkable
cures tsen7
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-07

Angostura Bitters are endorsed by the high
est medical authorities here and in Europe, as a
preventative and cure of Malaria and all Summer
Diseases Keep it in your houses to flavor your
Drinking water and all other beverages.
sept3 eod&W1W
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-07

Inder Soap Is not the kind used by politi-
afonc
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-07
RACES.

PEARS Soap is the most elegant toilet adj
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-07
Hoods SarsapariIIa

Is carefully prepared from sarsaparilla, Dande
lion, Mandrake, Dock, Pipsissewa, Juniper Ber-
ries, and other well known and valuable yegeta-
Bile remedies, by a peculiar combination, proper
tion and process, giving to Hoods Sarsaparilla
curative power not possessed by other medicine.
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-07

Advice 10 Mothers. - MRS. WINSLOW'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
cherub, awakes as "bright as a button" 1t is
very pleasant to taste. 1t soothes the child soft
ems the gums, alays all PAIN relieves wind, regu-
lates the bowels, and is the best known remedy
Tor diarrhea, whether arising from teethng or
other causes Twenty-Five cents bottle.
lan16 FM&W&w1y
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-07

Mr.. George Z. Clark, of Roxbury, Mass.
who was engaged by Mr.. Reed to drag for
the bodies Of his brother and Miss Milliken
at Bar Harbor, says that he has been engaged
accident, in dragging the bay and along the
shores as far as Egg Rock. He has gone
round Bar Island and the Porcupines several
times, and cannot discover the bodies, and
and he says that it is useless to continue the
search. Not the slightest trace of them can
be found,
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-07
THE STATE.
FRANKLIN COUNTY,
HANCOCK COUNTY

The farm buildings of Augustus Fl. Swift
OF Industry, were burned Wednesday night
Loss, $4,000; insurance, S2,7O0.
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-07
sAeADAHoc coUN,
SOMERSET COUNTY

sAGADAHoC COUNTY.
The most recent wedding in Bath is that Of
Miss Florence M. Jordan, OF Bath, and Mr..
Walter S. Wiggin, of Dover, N. II.
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-07
PENoBscoT COUNTY.

Mr. George w. Vickery, of Bangor, receiv-
ed despatch from Portland. Ore, Monday
evening, announcing the death of his brother
Joel N. Vickery, in that city. In reply to q
despatch asking for particulars, despatch
was received Wednesday stating that he lost
his life by falling from a bridge. Mr.. Wick
cry was bridge builder, and was undoubt-
eddy engaged in his work when he met with
his fatal fall.
Messrs. j. l.. Coombs, A. S. Sweet, Jr., of
Boston gentlemen left Saturday for a hunt
ing trip along the west branch of the Penob-
scot, the Allagash and st. John rivers. They
will make the trip in canoes, and will be alb
sent about a month.
While entering the cars at the Maine Gen.
trail station at Bangor. to return home from
the fair, Mr.. +. G. Buker, Of st. Adams. had
his pocket picked by some of the light finger
ed gentry, and lost $780, besides valuable pa
pers, serious loss to Mr.. Buker
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-07
Hoods SarsapariIIa

Is the best blood purifier. 1t cures Scrofula
Salt Rheum, Boils, Pimples, all Humors, Dyspep
STA Biliousness, Sick Headache, Indigestion
General Debility, Catarrh, Rheumatism, Kidney
and Liver complaints, oyercomes that tired feel
Ing, creates an appetite, strengthens the nerves
and builds LID the whole system
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-07
Hoods Sarsaparilla

Has met peculiar and unparalleled success at
home Such is its popularity in Lowell, Mass,
where it is made, that whole neighborhoods are
taking it at the same time, and Lowell druggists
sell more Of Hoods Sarsaparlla than of all other
sarsaparillas or blood purifiers. 1t is sold by all
druggists. ST. six for So. Prepared only ty
G. |. HOOD 6 CO., Apothecares, Lowell. Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-12-22
put him and his white allies once more

put him and his white allies once more
in control of affairs.
When in 1880 the census showed an
incIease in population in the Southern
States unexpected by Republican news
papers and politicians these sama JOUR
nais cried out fraud, aud wanted the
census reports rejscted.
In difference to this ciamor, the first
reports were tested by the mos, severe
methods and found to be correct,
though Republican editors and orators
had declared them fraudulent and pre-
posterous.
The cla'nOr is of Il part with what we
near today, but it makes no impress
sion on the public mini; as it is cry
repeated so often without excuse that
1t only makes the cries ridiculous. Be-
You'd all cavit, the fact remains clear
that, Mr.. Wanamaker's money TO the
contrary notwithstanding. Mr.. Cteve-
lands majority in the l'r:n ~ -'a is
about 100000, or fifty per c..", ~ at. r
than it was four years ago. Uuf.riu-
nateiy this growth is popular confidence
has not been rs great in the pivotal
States as we expected; other forces, such
as money, pensions and sectional preju-
dicess, have operated 10 stay for a while
the rising popular wave of Democracy
which is TO sweep away all barriers.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-12-22
Opening up North Louisiana.

A correspondent OF the New York
Times, writing from Little Rock, says:
''The Kansas City, Arkansas AMI New
Orleans Company will at once build
from Beebe, this state, via Cummins,
Monticello and Hamburg, Ark, to
Monroe, La, stretch OF 200 miles.
Money TO the amount Of 81, 600 900 has
been obtained from the Farmers Loa q
and Trust Company of New York. The
railroad people have given a mortgage
ON their lands and subsidies to secure
the trust company. Ashley county and
the town of Hamburg gave to another
railroad large money subsidy and 5000
acres OF land, aud as the company in
question has not carried out their con-
tract these subsidies wilt be transferred
TO the Kansas City, Arkansas and New
Orleans Company. The road will open
up the richest portions of south Arkan-
sas and North Louisiana"
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-12-22

The recently published Interview OF
Senator Gibson puts him out of the
ranks of tho conservatives and
In line with Senator Eustis and
ex Governor McEnery whom he
styles radicals. His friends through.
out the State will applaud the stand
he has taken, for after all there is but
one ground for all truo Southern men
TO occupy when the question of white
supremacy is involved.
OF course, there is more or less spec.
ulatiou in Senator Gibson's remarks,
for they are not intended 10 apply un-
less a certain contingency arises, to-
wit: an antagonistic Republican policy
towards the South, aud an attempt by
that party, aided by Gen. HarrIson's
administration, to restore negro domi-
milton over us, and we have not had
as yet any intimatiou that such pol
icy would be adopted.
Gen. Gibson is in n position to know,
however, something about what the
policy will be, and he is no doubt
alarmed. His u.terances, therefore, ate
taken as prognosiication of what we
may expect.
Hit is true then, that we are TO have
the race problem to deaf with, 1t is in
deed time that we were putting our
battalions in order. The Senator's
atnrm Is none too soon.
The method suggested by Senator