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The Portland daily press., 1888-09-14
Missionary Meetings.

A very interesting and largely attended
missionary meeting was held yesterday at
the Congregational church in Gorham under
the auspices of the American Board. Ad.
dresses were made by Miss G. N. Kimball,
of Eastern Turkey, the Rev. Otis Cary, OF
Japan, the Rev. j. II. Roberts, of China. and
the Rev. DR.. Creegan, of Boston.
The same persons with the Rev. E. E.
Strong. d. d.. of Boston, will occupy the pull
pits of many of our Congregational churches
in Portland, next Sabbath, speaking of the
work of the American Board Announce
ments will be made in tomorrow's papers
Miss Kimball win meet the ladies Monday
afternoon at o'clock in the vestry of High
street church.
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-14
Portland Wheel Club.

DIR. G. E. Dow is organizing party among
the members of the Portland Wheel Club to
go to Boston Saturday night per invitation
of the Massachusetts, Club. Breakfast will
be had at Brighton and dinner at Sharon.
The return will be made the following night
All members of the Portland Wheel Club
VINO desire to go are requested 20 notify DR..
Dow Immediately.
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-14
maine Central Excursions.

The excursions over the Maine Central to
Quebec and st. Anne de Beaupre have been
changed SO as to admit Montreal as another
objective point The Montreal tickets will
be good to return until Octoner LIST, and the
Quebec and ST. Anne de Beaupre until Oct
10th.
Bear in mind that the excursions to the
Aroostook take place by the regular trains
on Sept. 10Th, 10th and 18th, and are good for
return until Oct. list. The Northern
Aroostook fair will be in full swing at the
time and Will add greatly to the enjoyment
of the trip.
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-14
THE STATE.



Captain C. W. Reyes, of Pennington, is
slowly failing and the Journal reports that
he cannot recover.
PENoBsCoT COUNTY.
Brewer wants to be city. The citizens of
the town voted 1888 to 15S to apply for char
ter on Monday.
The residence of Foster Parker in Bangor
was entered by burglars Thursday night at
11.30 o'clock. Mr. Foster and wife were
etherized and the thieves went through the
house, taking $50 and a gold watch.
PIsCATAQUIs COUNTY.
Now there are but two more miles of track
to be laid on the Canadian Pacific to connect
Granville with the great west and the people
of the town are commencing to feel the i'm
p0rtdnce of being on great through line of
railway. At Brownville operations are also
progressing. The temporary bridge across
the river is completed and the Canadian Pa
cifc track is now being laid on the east side
of the river.
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-14
The Campaign in YORK.
TO the Editor of the Press :

10 Hte LuttoT W We ITeSS.
In your issue of Sept. 18th, referring to the
work of Republicans of York county in
achieving their splendid victory. you take oc.
casion to pay special tribute to Hon. Amos
Allen of Alfred 1t seems only matter OF
justice that a proper need of praise should
also be given to another who gave Of his time
and ability. untiring in effort, fertile in re-
sources, day and night during the whole cam
paign, and to whom was due in large mea
sure the splendid organization in York county
Hon. Charles nj. Moses, of Saco.
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-14
The Old Fifth Maine.

At the annual reunion of the Fifth Maine
Regiment in Brunswick, Tuesday, when the
roll call was made, it was found that forty
members were present. Among the ex-sol-
diers present at the reunion from Lewiston
and Auburn were Capt. Hillman Smith,
Horatio g. Sawyer, Capt Defiance Young,
Wallace Smith and Commander Cappers, Of
Custer Post, of Lewiston. 1t was a happy
reunion, and much enjoyed by all the soldier
boys who were able to be present.
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-14
ATTENTION HARRISON ARTILLERY.

Every member Of the Harrison Artillery is re-
ouested to meet at their Headquarters, Myrtle
street, MONDAY EVENING, at 7.3o O'Clock to
attend 10 business of Importance. Let every mem.
Der be present.
Per order J. II. b. MORRILL,, Captain.
W. A. MoXCEY, Clerk.
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-14
BRIEF JoTTINcS.

The steamer S. E. Spring, which has run
on the Saco river this summer has been
brought to Portland for repairs.
Steamer Hawthorne will make the last
trip this season over Sebago Lake route
Saturday. Sept. ed.
1t is claimed that only 81. 100000 more i'm
provement bonds can be issued unless the
Legislature gives permission. or authorize an
increase in Boston and Maine capital stock.
The steamer Forest Queen will make an
other excursion to Fort Popham and Bath
next Sunday, leaving Custom House wharf
at a. m. and stopping in Bath for dinner.
A wheel came off from a carriage contain
ing two men, in Market Square yesterday
afternoon and one was somewhat cut by be.
ing thrown on the pavement.
The band concert by the First Regiment
Band, f. L. Collins, leader, in behring's
Oaks, Saturday afternoon, will begin at :
| o'clock.
| Collins furnis he'd the music for the dance
given by the Harrison Guards at Park Gar.
den Wednesday night. He win also furnish
| the orchestra for the Banner Ward Seaman's
ball to be given at the above place tonight
The Second Parish Society will give a
clam-bake at MitchelPs Saturday afternoon
Barges will leave the church at p. m, and
the bake will be opened at 3p. m. A good
opportunity is thus afforded all who will
enjoy good time.
Prof. M. B. Gilbert, of Portland, at the
Dancing Masters convention in New York,
danced the new Berlin in "a time, and
secured its adoption. 1t is graceful round
dance that the professors wouldn't describe
in detail for fear some outsider would steal
it, and rob him of the pecuniary profit of
the idea.
The Bible class for the study of the inter
national Sunday school lessons which have
been SO successfully carried on at the Young
Mems Christian Association Hall for the
pest three years will reopen this afternoon
| at 4.30 o'clock. Rev. A. K. p. Small, ID. D.,
will lead Subject-"The Smitten Rock y
All persons interested in Bible study are
| cordially invited to attend.
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-14
Grand Excursion to Montreal Que
bee, Etc,

The Grand Trunk Railway Company has
completed arrangements for most enjoy-
able excursion. 1t will include such points
Of interest as Montreal, Quebec and the
famous Shrine of st. Anne de Beaupre.
Tickets will be sold for less than single fare
for the round trip, good to 60 ON Sept. 18th
and 10Th and return up to Oct. 10th inclusive.
Full particulars are given in our advertise
ment columns.
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-14

CUMBERLAND, IS.
At the Court OF Sounty Commissioners begun
and holden at Portland, within and for the County
OF Cumberland, on the first Tuesday Of June, An
no Domini 1888, to wit, at a regular session
thereof on the first Tuesday of September, Ammo
Domini 1888.
On the foregoing Petition it being satisfactorily
shown to the Court that the Petitioners are re-
Sponsible and that a hearing is expedient, IL is
hereby ORDERED, that the County Commission
ers will meet at the office of Hon. Caleb A. Chap
Cumberland, on Tuesday the 23rd day Of Oc-
tober, A. ID. 1885, at two O'Clock in the afternoon
and that the Petitioners give notice to all persons
interested, by causing attested copies OF said Pc
tition and this Order of Court thereon. to be
served upon the Town Clerks Of the towns OF
Bridgt0n and Harrison, and also by posting up
copies Of the same in three public places in each
of said Towns and publishing the same once
week for three weeks successfully in the
Portland Daily PRESS, a newspaper print
ed in Portland, ia said County, the first
Of said publications, and each Of the 9TH
er notices, to be at least thirty days before the
time Of said meeting; at which time and place,
(after it has been satisfactorily shown that the
above notice has been duly givenD the Commits.
si0ners will proceed to view the route set forth in
said Petition, and other routes and roads connect
ed Herewith, and after such view, they will give
hearing to the parties and their witnesses at some
convenient place in the vicinity, when and where
all persons and corporations interested NAV ap-
pear and show cause, If any they have why the
prayer OF said Petition should not be granted.
ATTEST: b. e. STONE, Clerk.
Copy Of the Petition and Order of Court thereon.
ATTEST: b. G. STONE, Clerk.
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The Portland daily press., 1888-09-14
Banner Ward seamen.

lee Banner Ward Seamen will give their
grand ball at Park Winter Garden tonight.
Collins's First Regiment Rand will
furnish the music. The company
have received much praise for their excel
lent appearance during the campaign and
should be well patronized tonight.
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-14
DEATHS.

In this city, Sept IL, suddenly, Sarah A., wife
of Rufus Cushman, aged 78 years.
Funeral on Saturday afternoon at O'Clock, at
her late residence, No. So Winter street.
In this city, Sept. Is, Timothy A., Oldest child
OF o. A. and Margaret A. CAVITY. aged years and
months.
In this city. Sept. 10, Robert Francis. child OF
George E. and Mary E. Ward, aged months 10
days.
Funeral this Friday afternoon at / O'Clock, at
No. 33 Clark street.
In Jackson, N. H.. suddenly, Geo. H. Gerrish,
of Portland, aged A years.
In Bath, Sept. IL, David q. Ring, aged 81 years
10 months.
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-14
First Parish SUNDAY school.

At the annual meeting of the managers of
the First Parish Sunday school Wednesday
night the following officers were elected:
Assistant Observation-Disclosures. S. Kyle.
Secretary-Miss M. K. Fox.
Treasurer. l.. Littlefeld.
Librarian WIN. S. Kyle.
Pianst-Wiss Foster.
:. Executive Committee-Miss L. B. Day, Miss L.
DOnnplI " -
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-14
MUNICIPAL COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.

THURsDAY-Mark 0Hara. Michael Conley and
Robert Weston. Intoxication. OHara and Con-
ley each fined 81 and one-third the cost. Weston
20 days in the county JAIL
John ONeal, Mary Carter and Edward Roberty
InIoXicatiOn; each fined So and costs -
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-14
A Great Vote.

There are 1851 names on the voting lists in
Portland, and of that number 1896 voted on
Monday last, or SO per cent of the entire vote
OF the 655 names added to the lists last week
535 voted.
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-14
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, will be furnished from now unit
the November election, for rs cents.
The cash must accompany all orders.
Address PORTLAND PUBLISHING Co.,
81 Exchange street, Portland, Me.
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-14
HARRISON CADETS ATTENTION.

All members Of the Harrison and Morton Cadets
of Ward Six will meet at their place of meeting
at 7.3O this evening Per order.
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-14
A Fair Trial

Of Hoods Sarsaparilla will convince any reason
able person that it does possess great medicinal
merit We do net claim that every bottle will
accomplish miracle, but we know that nearly
every bottle, taken according to directions, does
produce positive benefit. Its peculiar curative
power is shown by many remarkable cures.
81 was run down from close application to
work, but was told had malaria and was dOsed
with quinne, ETC., which was useless. / decided
to take Hoods Sarsaparilla and am now feeling
strong and cheerful. feel satisfied it will bene-
fit any ole who gives it a fair trial" w. b.
BEANIsH, 26l Spring str ct, New York City.
ut affords me much pleasure to recommend
Hoods Sarsaparilla. My health two years ago
was very poor. My friends thought was going
with consumption. / commenced using Hoods
Sarsaparilla, took five bottles of it, and today
can do as hard days work as l ever could. 1t
saved me from the grave and put me on my feet
a sound, healthy man." WILL X. ID. TRIBBEY
144 East Main street, Wiggonsyille Ohio.
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for S. Prepared
only by G. ]. HOOD CO., Apothecaries, Lowell,
Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-14
Gard of Thanks.

The Harrison Artillery wish to extend
thanks to Mr.. j. l.. Best for courtesies ex-
tended to themon Sept. 10th.
j. III. b. MORRILL,, Commander.
Portland, Sept. IA, 1888.
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-14

In this city, Sept. Is. by Rev. G. H. Daniels,
George NJ. Blake and Miss Victora A. Orne, both
of Portland.
In Bangor, Sept. s, Alberr Lewis of Bangor and
Miss Minnie K. Newcomb of Biddeford
In Union. Sept. 5, Fred w. Goodnow and Miss
Sadie j. Thornton.
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-14
Real Estate Iransfers.

The following transfers of ZEAL estate in
this county have been recorded at the Regis
try of Deeds:
Scarboro-James Pencil to Louis E. Neyins ct
ole - - -'~'--.S "
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-14
MARRIAGES..

The best for washing white dresses is
Index Soap.
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-14
/ To the Honorable County Commission
ers Of the County OF Cumberland, In
the State of Maine.

CTS OF CHt county OF CumDbrIan0, IN
the State Of Maine.
VIHE undersigned citizens of the town of Harri-
Il son and vicinity, in said Cumberland County
respectfully rep esent that public convenience
and necessity require that the hill in the highway
leading from Harrison Village to North Bridgton
and to Bridgton Ccltre, Village known as the
Brick Yard hill, between said Harrison Village
Bridgton, and near the dwelling house occupied
by Daniel Wood. should be graded to a grade
equal TO and conforming to the grade of the R0g
Bridgton Village and the village of Bridgt0n Cen
tire, in said town of Bridgton, In said Cumberland
County.
The undersigned therefore pray that you take
all legal and necessary steps and measures to the
end that hearing may be had upon this petition
will ever pray
:, lSigned) 7. ID. EMERY and twenty others.
Harrison, August a. A. ID. 1888.
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-14
FURNITURE.
S 7 RA w S
SHOW WHICH WAY The
Wind Blows

ittASS Poy hsON $50 s
all the other dealers COM
bined.
The natural cause of
this is that the Asses
sors believe this corpora
ton to have more goods
than ALL OTHERS, and
the effect is, that The
Atkinson House Furnish
ing Co. will have to pay
for carrying this ENOR-
NOUS STOCK, but not
without believing the es-
innate just.
1T was considered a
pity" a few short years
ago by a few "Iong cared
Individuals" that a furni-
ture company should be
allowed to come and do
business in a city without
paying taxes for the 80
days, set by the WISE
acres thst had done the
thinking for the citizens
of this fair city, when said
firms would have to pull
up stakes. Think of 1t,
tax PAYERS of Portland.
Do we not save you just
so much tan?
Think of it, you who do
not pay Real and Person
al taxes, but do buy
Stoves, Ranges, Carpets,
Chairs, Lounges, Clocks,
Mirrors, Chamber Sets,
ParIOr Suits, RefrigeratOrS,
Baby Carriages, Bedding,
| CutainS and Table Ware.
Have we not saved you
DOLLARS and DOL
LARS and DOLLARS,
whether you have bought
of US or not, for do we not,
in a measure, RECU-
LATE the price you pay
some one else?
THINK OF IT you who
have a large family to
support and find the
large portion of your wag-
es spoken for, even before
pay is received, and could
not make payments in full
for articles necessary to
the comfort and happi-
ness of your family. Have
we not saved you DOL
LARS, TROUBLE and
ANXIETY by accepting
merely a TRlFLE Of
your EARNINGS MONTH
Iy, and given you the use
of the goods BEFORE
PAYMENTS WERE
MADE?
THINK OF IT you who
have not, for reasons of
your own, patronized the
most liberal and largest
dealers in New England.
Isn't it time for YOU to
look into the matter and
find out why nearly
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-14

Fancy Ices, Sweets, Soda etc. For the conven-
ience Of our patrons keep open every evening. All
orders promptly and carefully attended to. We
invite all to favor us with an early call.
iy18n GEO. E. WOO DBURY & SON, Props.
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-14

PEARS Soap is the most elegant toilet adj
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-14
eod&w1w

No one knows better than those who
have used Carter's Little Liver Pills what relief
thay have given when taken for dyspepsia, dizz
ness pain in the side, constipation, and disordered
stomach. sept1 1d&WlW
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-14

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
cherub, awakes as "bright as button.p It 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
for diarrhna whether arising from teething Oh
other causes Twenty-Five cents bottle.
JAMIE FM&W&w1y
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-14
UNION DEPOT CAFES.

I'VE would announce to our patrons that we are
W now prepared to do general catering in the
Dest possible manner, making specially OF
EvEMIAN SPR FANS
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-14

bottle of Angostura Bitrers to flavor you
Lemonade or any other cold drink will keep yol
free from Dyspepsia, Collie, Diarrhea and all dis
eases originating from the digestive organs. b
sure to get the genuine Angostura, manufactures
by DIR. J. G. B. slegert g. Sons.
septic eod&W1W
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-14

If you want to be In the
swim" come and see why
we willingly pay the tax as
sessed US, and If you cannot
take 1t aIIin at a glance, we
will tell you II Is BECAUSE
WE HAVE THE COOS AND
EXPECT TO PAY our share
of the State and Municipal
tax, and are GLAD to do it,
for the people" In the
STATE and CITY have gener-
ously supported US and made
1t possible for US to be what
we are,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-24
From Australia.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec "a -Adyic from
Australia report n destructive fire at Broken
Hill, new mining camp in New South
Wales on November G. The town was built
of wood and in two hours sixty buildings
were destroyed comprising the main busi-
ness houses The losses were heavy, as few
carried insurance.
The great strike of coal miners at New
Castle has ended. The strike lasted three
months. Eight thousand men were idle and
81 800 900 lost by the miners and men.
A terrible hurricane swept over Clermont,
Queensland, November 2 Halstoaes a.
big as hen eggs were driven by the force OF
thu wind clear through the sides of houses
Gardens, vineyards and orchards were ruin
ed and forest trees were stripped of leaves.
Bush fires in New South Wales are doing
great damage. One is reported fifteen mile
long. Large bands of sheep were burned
before they could be removed to places Of
safety
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-24
Sfnbbinc ARRAY.

SOMERSET, KY, Dec. PA trivial quar-
rel between two women near here Saturday
resulted in the fatal stsbbing OF one of them
and the serious cutting of her two children.
Mrs. Frank Stephens wife of we'll to do
farmer, rented patch of ground to Mrs.
BurcbfoId. The latter fell behind in her
rent md a quarrel was the result. Saul
day Mrs. Burchfisld was in her field with
her two children. Mrs. Stephens approach
ed and after few words pulled from folc
of ner dress bowie knife and sayagely at
tackled Mrs. Burohfald, stab6ing her 10 the
breast and under the left shoulder blade
Mrs. Burcblisld's little children rushed 10
their mothers assistance when the madden.
ed amtz Do turned on them, cutting both Sc
verely, but not dangerously. The wounded
woman and children were taken to their
home. Mrs. Burch6sd's wounds will prove
fatal. Mrs. Stephens was arrested.
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FROM washington.
Special Correspondence OF the Aloxa. GAzErTEl

ISnecial Correspondence OF the Aloxa. GAZETTE
WARRINGTON, D. c.. Dec d. 1888.
General Malone left here this morning
for his home in Petersburg. A Virginia re-
publican, Dow resident in this city, but OF
The antiMahone. as well as anti Wise stripe,
told the GAZETTE's correspondent that the
Gsneral left thoroughly disgusted with the
lack cf consideration he receives at the
hands OF Northern republicans, and with the
5, u,heIn republicans because they refused
10 recommend him to Mr. Harrison for a
pace in his cabinet.
Among the few congressman at tho Capt.
tol tits morning was Representative Brown
Of Indiana, an intimate personal as well as
political friend of the President-slect. lie
SAYS he thinks there will not only he called
session of the 51st Congress, but that it will
be a CONTIGUOUS session from the time oil Its
meeting until March All, 1891.
People who have nothing else to do are
still engaged ia the useless and Improbable
work OF framing cabinet states. Ga some CT
such states the nams of General Lopgstreet
is now appearing as thu Southern repTesen
tatiye among the next Presidents c0ustitu-
tionsl advisers.
The President and bis wife will spend
Christmas, not NJ their country home. Oak
View, as they expected before the Oh of
November, but az the White House, as they
will never have another opportunity OF do
ing 50. There is 6 saddeniug difference be
tween the numher OF presents the President
has received this year and the number he
r. ceived ct the Christmas Of 1854 aud that
Of 1855 Bat human nature is ;ower than
any other sort.
Tae weather here TO day is delightful
bright, warm and balmy, and Pennsylvania
avenue, and tn and f streets are crowded
with happy looking people, hunting and
buving Christmas gifts
Judge Hughes, of Virginia, who is pTom-
uenty mentioned in connection with the
position to be given The South in the next
Cabinet, and his wife, will arrive here on the
7th proxmo. on which day the January
term of the Judges court at Alexandra will
open. They Will stay with Gen. Joe John
ston, who is an uncle of the Judges wife.
Mary congressman have gone home, but
many will spend their Christmas in THE
city. Indeed great many congressman
manage some how or othe. to become pos
sessed of so much money soon after tier
election that they buy houses, set mp esta5
lishmerts, and bring their families here. All
such, of course, will stay here during the
holidays.
Nearly two hundred thousand dollars will
be expended by the government at the Nor
folk, Virginia. navy yard, in establishing
the plant aud providing the tools for the
construction OF the new line.of battl7-sh!p
Texas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-24

THE DEATH OF Col CASEY. Colonel
James F. Casey died at his home in George
town yesterday morning. Col. Casey was
related to Gen. Grant through marriage, and
during Grants eight years reign in the White
House the deceased was very prominent
man. Ha served eight years as customs col
lector OF New Orleans, and bad many other
powers to exercise. He had great confidence
in Gen. Grants ability as g fnaucier and al
ter Gen. Grant had entered into business
with Ward he deposited all lis money, TO be
invested at The firms disposal. When the
bank went under he was left almost desti-
iutA