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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-12-04
DEATHS.

In this city. Dec. 8. Oliver Gerrish, aged 90
years i months.
lSeryice at his late residence Thursday after
noon at 2.30 O'Clock.
In this city, Dec. 8, John J. Ryan, aged 33 years
months.
Funeral on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
at his late residence. No. 4O1 Cumberland street.
In this city. Dec. 3. Lucy A.. widow OF the late
Tobias Wilson, aged 76 years months.
Notice OF funeral hereafterl
In this city. Dec. 1, Martha j. Tinney, aged 10
years months.
In this city, Dec. 3, Annie E.. daughter Of Levi
l.. and the late Fannie nj. BasIon. aged I6 years
] month.
Funeral Wednesday afternoon at O'Clock, at
No. 100 Wilmot street.
In this city, Dec. 3, Margaret Elizabeth, eldest
daughter of Perez b. and Margaret X. Bufnham,
aged IL years month days.
Funeral on Wednesday afternoon at O'Clock,
at her fathers residence, No. 80 West street.
Burial private.
In East Harpswell, Nov. 20, Abbie Il. Curtis.
aged Go years months.
In Bath. Nov. 20, Mrs Nancy S. Ballard. aged
81 years,-widow of the late Capt. CALVIN Ballard:
In Biddeford, Nov, 80, Alice c., daughter of
Henry TiltOn, aged years months.
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BRIEF JOTTIRCS.

City Hall is engaged for the Charity ball
to take place on the 2eth of December.
Ancient Landmark Lodge will hold lis an
nual meeting tomorrow night
Falmouth Encampment Of Odd Fellows,
will work the Patriarch Degree tonight, fol-
lowed by a supper in the banquet hall.
The Woman's Indian Association will hold
its regular monthly meeting at High street
vestry today at 8 p. N.
All members of Co. A.. of the Fraternity
Cadets, are requested to attend the meeting
Wednesday evening, December 9TH. Ex-
members are cordially invited.
Steamer Samaritan, of the Allan line,
sailed from Halifax for Portland at O'Clock
yesterday morning She will be due here
this forenoon.
Officer George II, Williams won the con-
test at the Catholic fair last night. for revol.
yer and hand cuffs, the vote standing, Will
liams, 1905; Miles, 1854.
The Portland Packing Company are now
running their Prince Edward Island faeto-
ries to their fall capacity, packing beef and
mutton for heavy English contract.
General Manager Tucker of the Maine
Central, presented turkeys to the employees
of the horse car stables near the Union
Station.
Charles ID. Webster. who has been serving
time at the Massachusetts House of Correc-
tion, was rearrested on Saturday on the ex-
piration of his sentence. and sent to Port
land to answer TO the charge of stealing a
horse and carriage in this city.
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A Struggle for Years Ending In VIC
toFv

Thomas I. Boylan, of Falmouth, Maine, has
been remarkable sufferer for twenty-five years.
His trouble commenced with rheumatic fever,
leaving him with badly swollen knee, or what is
co mmonly known as rheumatic white swelling.
Mr.. Boylan has suffered from this trouble ever
since. He could never do an able bodied mans
work ON account of this trouble, and it has from
this fact kept him poor man all his life. He for
years was treated by skilled physicians, and he
has always been trying something. but the knee
gradually grew worse uvtil for the past five years
he has been obliged to use crutch and cane. When
Drs. Smith and McMullen were treating the sick
free at Congress Hall, Mr.. Boylan received four
magnetic treatments he did not use his crutch
After the fourth he went without the aid of any
thing. He has ever since grew well and stronger
until he is now as well as any man and can do a
full days work. Ali of the swelling has disap-
p r ed and the full strength returned Mr.. Boy
Ian had long ago given up ever getting any help,
and he would not have went to Congress Hall,
but it was free. Many hundred others were cured
in the same way, and many are constantly being
cured every day by these gifted magnetic ply
sicIans.
They are permanently located at the U. s. Ho-
TEL and can be consulted free from a. m. TO s
p. m.
MY friend, look here! you know how
weak and nervous your wife is, and you know
that Carter'sIron Pills will relieve her, now why
not be fair about it and buy her box?
dec4 d&wIw
Castoria cures Collie, Constipation;
Sour stomach, Diarrhoea, Eructation;
Gives healthy sleep; also aids digestion;
without narcotic stupefacti0n. oct6d&w1y
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The Prohibition Club.

The meeting of the Prohibition Club was
fairly attended last evening. Mr.. MILFORD
G. Chapman addressed the club by invita-
tion and argued that the problem to be
solved was to bring the sentiment which
existed in favor Of Prohibition into active
operation to exterminate the liquor traffic.
In order to do this he said it is necessary to
stir mea to act on this matter and there is
more chance of success in attempting to in
duce Republicans who believe in prohibition
to attend their own party caucuses and
secure the nomination of temperance men
than there is to induce them to leave all that
is good in that party and join third party.
Mr.. George l.. Kimball replied. He
doubted very much whether majority of the
Republican party in Maine favored prohibi-
ton and claimed that the party truckled for
the rum vote.
Mr. Charles Thornton Libby thought Mr..
Chapman's method would not accomplish
the desired result. A general discussion
followed
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SUNDAY school conventIon.

The following will be the programme for
the convention Of Sunday School Workers at
Saccarappa, in the Methodist Episcopal
church tomorrow. Rev. j. M. Frost will
conduct the exercises:
1000 a. m.-Opening exercises. Greetings.
Prayer and praise service.
1890 a. m.-Address what should the S. s.
aim to do for the community" Rev. A. NJ. Day.
IL 90 a. m.-Conference, "Our special needs
and how to meet them" Rev. j. M. Frost.
l1.3O a. m.-Free discussion OF points present
ed.
200 p. m.-Praise and promise service.
2.3O p. m.-C0nference, IS. s. organization and
management" Rev. l.. NJ. Cousins.
800 p: m.-Study of lesson for next Sunday.
Rev. ID w. LeLacheur.
3.45 D. m.-Address, "Joys and triumphs of S.
s. work" Rev. ID. b. Randall
4.15 p. m.-Free discussion of points pres ented.
ZOO p. m.- Service of song, with helpful hints
7.3' p. m.-Address, "Who should be in the s.
s., and why?" Rev. b. p. Snow.
300 2; m.-,Address, "The book we study"
$50 p. m.-Question box. Closing exercises.
There will be basket picnic. Tables and
coffee furnished by the committee of ar
rangements. One fare on Maine Central,
and tickets must be purchased at the point
of starting.
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PERSONAL.

Mr.. Charles Cushman is lying seriously. Ill
at his home in Portland
Assistant City Treasurer Libby and Prof.
Bartlett are in San Francisco, and will leave
today for Nevada. All well.
Mrs Emily X. Andrews, wife of Col. Geo.
l.. Andrews, U. S. A, has contributed S25 to
the Soldiers monument.
Hon. w. F. Lunt and Gen. Hollis B. Hill
were dined by Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry Millay,
while at Phoenix, Arizona.
Mrs. Abba Goold Woolson lectured 10 the
Central Club course in Bangor last evening,
on the subject. 'Dr. johnson and His
Friends
General Edward @. Hincks has been nom
mated for mayor of Cambridge, Mass, by
the "Pay-as-you-go" convention. General
Hincks was born in Bucksport, Me-, in
$780,
Mr.. Ansel G. Sawyer, the we'll known sta
BILE keeper of this city, was married yester-
day to Miss Georgia Hamblin, daughter Of
Mr.. Theodore Hamblln, of Saco.
Mr.. John j. Ryan, of Rines Bros, died
yesterday. Mr.. Ryan was prominent Odd
Fellow, Mason and Knight of Pythias. He
was very popular with the young men of the
city and will be sorely missed by them.
Mr.. Charles M. Gore rose from the dinner
table at the City Hotel, Saturday and was
leaving the room when he fell to the floor.
He had received shock of paralysis affect
ing the side. He was more comfortable yes
terday.
Mr. c. K. Gage, of this city, has resigned
his position as salesman with Stickney &
Poor, Boston, Mass, to accept the vacancy
caused by the death Of his father, the late
Fred A. Gage, of the firm of Harris, Gage &
Tolman.
Rev. George F. Pratt, graduate of Bow
dom College, and who was principal of the
Brewer High school for two years, has ap-
piled for admission to the Unitarian fellow
ship. Until few weeks Mr. Pratt has been
rector of the Episcopal church, Clinton,
Mass.
@. j. Baker, of Portland, and Miss Mary G.
Peabody, only daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. S.
b. Ridley, of Springvale, were married at
the First Baptist church in that town Thurs
day. The bride wore white moeric antique,
and the groom full dress. Miss Grace Har-
vey, of Rochester, N. H., was bridesmaid.
aud Mr.. c. f. johnson, of Portland, grooms-
man. Messrs. Frost and Nelson, of Spring
vale, were ushers. The church was hand
somely decorated.
William Corner, son of Josiah T. Corner,
and well known pharmacist at F. p.
Moody's drug store, Lowell, was married
Thursday evening to Miss Ida NJ Currier, Of
Portland, the ceremony being performed at
the residence Of the parents of the BRIDE
groom, 80 Hastings street, Lowell, by Rev.
B. A. Greene. A reception was held from
$50 to O'Clock, the couple leaving for Bos-
ton on the night express on their wedding
trip.
A late copy Of the Cedar Rapids Qowa)
Republican, gives an account of the destruc-
tion by fire of the beautiful and costly resi-
dence OF Charles A. Clark, in which the loss
is placed at from $4,000 to $4,000 with an
insurance of some $1,000. Col. Clark was
formerly Maine man, raised in Sangerville,
Piscataquis county. At the outbreak of the
rebellion he was the first man to enlist in
Co. A, 9th Maine Infantry. He was rapidly
promoted for gallantry ana became adjutant
to General Hiram Burnham.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-12-04
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
Lillian cARLL SMITHS CONCERT.

Lillian CARLL SMITHS CONCERT.
Tonight Miss Lillian CARL Smiths concert
will be given at City Hall, and already there
has been good demand for reserved seats.
All who intend going should secure tickets
at Stockbiidge's today. The Boston Jour
nal, speaking Of Miss Smith, said Of her ap-
pearanee in "ElIjah:" "She was in fine
voice and the contralto parts were grandly
rendered by her. She had rich SYM
pathetic voice. highly cultivated, and will
prove an acquisition to our list Of solo con-
traltos." Miss Esty possesses most agree
able soprano. Miss Lufkin is delightful
cornet player, and the Boston Gazette avs
"Mr. Whitney has a full sonorous voice,
peculiarly musical In quality" Mr.. Ricket-
sons tenor voice IS highly spoken Of. Mr..
Hopper will officia as pianist.
The tickets for Lillian CARL Smiths con-
cert in Saco are nearly all sold, and the
prospects are that the house will be crowded.
THE SWEDISH LADIES.
At the fourth entertainment in the Stock
bridge course, on Wednesday evening, the
Swedish Ladies' Orchestra will appear. The
points of excellence claimed for them are
youth, beauty, vivacity, picturesque costume,
quaint, weired enhancing melody in inter
pretlng national music, and phenomenal
voices, especially in the alto. Good seats re-
main at Stockbridge's.
RIP VAN wINKLE.
Last night Moulton's popular dramatic
company appeared at Portland Theatre in
the well known drama Of "trip Van
Winkle." Probably no play is more familiar
than this to Portland threatre-goers, for not
only have they seen jefferson in this his
great character. but Mr.. William Calder also
made the character speciality. Mr.. Jay
Hunt, who essays the part in Mr.. Moulton' s
company, gives very creditable int rpreta-
ton of Rip. He Is well assisted by Miss
Newcombs, the Gretchen, by Miss Daisy
Chaplin, the soubrette-a pretty dashing
actress, and the other members of this or
ganization. Tonight the company will APP
oils" The prices are within the reach of
all.
NOTES.
Lovers of good music should remember
Collins's first annual concert at City Hall
next Monday night:
The famous McGibeny family will appear
in the St0ckbridge Popular course. The
family is remarkable, both for its size and
the genius displayed by each of the sixteen
members.
Remember that the tickets for Stock
bridges 'populars" are now procurable at
his store.
The American Opera Company gave con-
cert at Boston Theatre Sunday night and
the artists received encore upon encore.
They will appear in the Stockbridge
"populars."
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-12-04

At meeting Of the board held yesterday
forenoon the following resolution was
passed
Whereas, From all the information that can be
obtained in regard to the late fire in Union street.
whereby loss of about $4,000 was sustained.
principally on account Of the delay in sending In
the alarm from the fire alarm boxes, there being
some trouble f. ON either the boxes or keys, and
Whereas, This is not al; uncommon occurrence,
but as matter of fact, Is certainly on the In
crease In this city, thereby ieOpardizlng both life
and property. therefore
ResOlred That the Portland Board Of Fire I'm
derwrters earnestly protest against the fire
alarm boxes being closed under lock and key. es-
peclay In the business parts Of the city, and re-
spectfully request the committee on Fire Depart
ment to take such steps and use snch measures as
have the alarm boxes left open so that the alarm
can be sent In without key, or some other ar
rangement made so that the difficulty and delay
referred TO will be done away with.
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Henry BODICE.

Mr.. Henry BODICE, who is to be buried to-
day, was for many years a respected citizen
of Cape Elizabeth He was born in 1905 and
came to Portland from his native town,
Charlestown, Mass, in 1882. In 1886, he
married Lucinda Hay, and moved to Cape
Elizabeth, near the end Of Vaughan's bridge,
where he lived until 1884. when severe para
lytie shock left him completely helpless.
Since that time he has resided at No. so
Pleasant street with his son-in-law, John
Higgins. He Joined Ancient Brothers Lodge
of ODD Fellows May LIST, 1915. His wife and
three daughters survive him.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-12-04
creenIeaf Royal Arch chapter.

At the annual convention of Greenleaf
Royal Arch Chapter, held last evening
these officers were elected and appointed:
High Priest-Almon L. johnson.
King-Stephen Seaman.
Scribe-Charles N. Pierce.
Treasurer-Martin A. Dillingham;.
Secretary-Francis Il. Chase.
Standing C.mmitiee-Geo. r. Shaw A. c.
Waite, c. ID. Smith.
Captain of Host-W N. Howe.
p. ST. ID. Rogers.
r A. CHI. b. Bennett
w. VIC. K. Snow.
NJ. s. Wv. q. Norris.
M. +. V.-D. W. Haseltine.
Stewards-A. Mcdonald, A. p. Waite.
Organist-W. s. Smith.
Sentinel-W. o. Carney.
These officers were installed by the retiring
High Priest c. d. Smith
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Western Freight Rates.

Regarding Central Traffic meeting the re-
suit of Saturdays work was complete
agreement for an advance in rates on grain,
provisions, dressed beef, live stock, etc., ex-
cept demand of Grand Trunk regarding
dressed beef rates via Montreal. The
dressed beef rate to Montreal is to be raised
to At cents, and differential of two cents to
be allowed Fire and Grand Trunk en- dressed
beef not going by way Of Montreal.
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The Evangelical Alliance

A meeting of the evangelical ministers of
this city and vicinity was held at the Y. M.
c. A. Hall yesterday morning, at which it
was decided to hold delegated meeting at
the same place at 4.30 p. m. next Monday. to
decide whether to establish Ia branch OF the
Alliance in Portland.
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MARRIAGES.

In Randolph, Nov. 20, Fred C0ney OF Augusta
and Miss Laura Lewis OF Randolph.
In Bath. Nov. 20, Chas. Z. Boyd and Miss Dora
Is. Davis.
In Bath, Nov. %. Jos. 3. MeCuteheon and Miss
Albertina I. Cook.
In Richmond, Nov. 20. Geo. Il. Ames and Miss
Lou 4. Thayer.
In Mechanic, Falls, Nov. "a, James L. Holt Of
Min0t and Miss Pertha Z. Eaton OF Poland.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-12-04
Serious Accident.

A man named William Williams, was
engaged in unloading barrels from the hold
OF schooner lying at the Kerosene Oil
Works wharf ia Ligonia, yesterday, when
one Of the barrels fell upon him, breaking
his shoulder and inflicting other injuries.
He is about twenty-eight years old and
married
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-12-04
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Five long rows of Sx10 pictures,-photo-
graphs Of famous paintings are ready in the
Bric-a-brac Department at eighty cents each
Every picture Is different from all the 9th
ers, and all are prettily framed. Published
specially for this seasons holiday trade and
sold everywhere at a dollar,-we bought
big lot at the big lot price and you get the
benefit. Next to them on the same, counter
aroused so much interest the last few days.
Unframed pictures, thirty or more sub
jects,-good enough to hang In the best room
Of the best house in town, for fifty and sew
enty-ive cents copy. You can leave the
order for a frame here before noon and have
the complete picture, frame and all, sent
home at night. We shall continue the sale
all the coming week.
Twelve art shades Of wide Satin Ribbon
have just come in our Ribbon Department
and are marked fifty cents yard, which Is
considerably les than such goods are COM
monty sold for These Ribbons were made
specially for Us and they match perfectly the
prevailing eOlors in the Florentine Silks
which are now so much used.
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First Baptist Fair.

The ladies Of the First Baptist Society
will hold fair in the Y. NJ. G. A. rooms on
the afternoons and evenings of Wednesday
and Thursday, Dec. 9TH and 9th. The dis
play of fancy and useful articles will be
large and attractive.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-12-04
Second Parish Fair.

There will be very pretty fair held in
the Second Parish vestry, by the ladies
Wednesday and Thursday. Hot dinners
will be served, useful and fancy articles
placed on sale. fine art gallery and supper
furnished each evening.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-12-04
The Ogdensbure Rental.

Yesterday City Treasurer Hersey received
from Treasurer Linscott of the Maine Cen
tral, check for $5,5Ol.25, rent for the first
three months of the Ogdensburg to that road
under the new lease.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-12-04
OUR STOREp 1

Because we have the greatest
variety.
Because our goods are practical
Bile.
Because n present bought OF ms
cannot be eaten.
Because they will not decay or
wear ont.
Because they are am every day
reminder.
Because we have such ns will
suitable for the baby, the boy, the
girl, the sweetheart, the husband.
wife, father, mother, grandfaih-
err, grandmother, or friend.
Because more can be realized
for the same money.
Because one cannot visit us with
out finding just whnf II wanted.
Because we have plenty of room,
statesmen and light.
Because we will make the home
more comfortable, pieRsnnter,
and the recipient hnppy.
Because they will suit nj, COM
I,iexions, nges, sexes, and cOndi-
lions of life.
Because they are suitable for the
minister, doctor, teacher, profess
cor, lawyer, banker, merchant.
mechanic, farmer, clerk, or day
IabOrer.
Because every room I'm the house
cnn be improved by their pres
ence.
Because they are acceptable I'm
the Spring, Summer, Fall or Win
ter.
Because our goods are new siyi-
ish, ornamental and useful.
Because our terms are cash, or
one-quarter down and the bal
ance I'm monthly payments Of SIS
each AZ the purchase does not ex-
coed $50; over that sum 10 800,
$40 per month; freight prepaid.
DGGMnsE VIC SAyAGH
and grades of Stoves, Ranges, Car
pets, Organs, Pianos, PariOr Suits,
Chamber Sets, Chairs. Rockers,
Hat Trees, sidebOards, Mirrors,
Clocks, Shaving Stands, Music
RacKs and Cabinets, China Clos
cts, Roll Top Desks, bookcases,
and Racks, WhafnOts, Foot Rests,
Rugs, Mats, Bedding, silverwear,
Dinner, Breakfast and Tea Sets,
Folding, and ManieI Beds, Sewing
Machines. Carpet sweepers,
Wringers, Centre and Extension
Tables, Draperies, Table Linen,
Hanging, Table, Hall and Piano
Lamps.
Because an almost endless vari-
ETY. OF other things m OF here mem
toned can be found mt our Head
quarters at Portland, or Branches
at Bangor, Rockland, Auburn,
BiddefOrd and Norway.
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ThePIain Truth

Is that Holds Sarsaparilla has cured thousands
of people who suffered severely with rheumatism.
IL neutralizes the Tactic acid in the blood, which
causes those terrible pains and aches, and also
yitalizes and enriches the blood, thus preventing
the recurrence of the disease. These facts war
rant US In urging you. II you suffer with rhenma-
tism, TO give Hoods Sarsaparilla trial
"Having been troubled with iniiammatory rheu-
matism for many years. my favorable attention
was called to Hoods Sarsaparia by an advertise
ment of cures it had effec ed have now used
three bottle. # Hoods sarsaparilla and can
already testify to beneficial results. highly rec
ommend it as a great blood purifier" j. G,
AYERS. West Bloomfield, N. Y.
~ had rheumatism so that when sat or laid
down / could hardly yet up. H0nds Sarsaparilla
has almost cured me-" p. CARNEs, Gallon. o.
NIB n you make up your mind to try Hoods
Sarsaparilla, do not be Induced 10 take any other.
Hoods SarsapariIla
Sold by all druggists. ST. six for So. Prepared only
by O. /. HOOD & CO., Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-12-04

DIR. c. X. Crandall is visiting the Philadel-
phia hospitals and dispensarles for sick
children.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-12-04

Castoria cures Collie, Constipation;
Sour stomach, Diarrhoea, Eructation;
Gives healthy sleep; also aids digestion;
Without narcotic stupefaction. oct5d&w1y
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1888-12-20
Rails That Rest on a Cavern.

A sink hole has been discovered on
the st. Paul and Duluth Road at Mis-
sion Creek, few miles south of Hink-
ley, Mimi, by workmen who were rails
ing the grade. Soon after the filling
began the track sunk nearly out of sight.
The track must have been sustained on
a mass of roots and vegetable matter
floating on the water below, and the adj
ditional weight put on the mass broke
down the support. For three weeks
past more than one hundred carloads of
filling o day have been dumped into q
space not more than ninety feet vide.
aud the track is in fair shape again at
this point, but another spot short dis
lance away is sinking out of line.
The surface of the swamp is scanned
and cracked in all directions, and IN
some places upheaved and turned com
pletely over. In one place pile of ties had
been carried forty feet away. In holes that
have been opened sounding lines have
b. en- dropped down tlirty-five feet with
ont finding bottom, and number of
curious specimens OF fish have been
caught. 1t is believed there is a sub
terranean river, as the fish caught do
not live in the swamp pools