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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-12-04
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
SURPRISES or pIyoRcE.


RMr. Arthur Rehan's splendid company
will appear at Portland Theatre Thursday
and Friday in the adoption Surprises of
Divorce" bylAugustus DAILY, at whose theatre
10 New York it had run last season of los
nights, and was considered the greatest sue
cess Of the season. "The Surprises of Divorce
Is founded upon Lies Surprises du Divorce
by III. M. Bison and Mars, which has been
one of the notable plays of the year on the
Paris stage. The adaptation does not follow
tue original very closely. The scheme, a
very Ingenious one, has been retained, and q
three-act farce has been constructed which,
after the needful explanatory passages OF
Act have been gotten over, moves briskly
tarough scenes of uproarious mirth to nov.
OIL and extravagant climax. The company
1lder Mr.. R+han's management will be the
hnest he has had for years and that is saying
agreat deal. Especial attention is given the
stage settings which are beautiful in the ex.
treme. so with such comedy, company
and accessories, most delightful entertain.
ments may be looked for. The tickets are
now on sale.
,s NOTES.
Speaking of Hedmandt, the tenor of the
Juch Opera C0mpaDy-who halls from Port
laRd-and Miss Macnichol of Eastport, the
Boston Journal says: zine new tenor
Hedmondt-was Wilhelm Meister. He has
q light and true voice, but is lacking in dra-
matte force. and on the high tones he uses ii
with apparent effort, and is unable to pre-
vent 1t from breaking as ne changes from the
medium to the upper register. his acting
did not seriously offend, nor was it entitled
10 special mention. Miss Macnichol made a
charming Frederic In appearance, but it Is
not a part suited to her, and her delivery OF
the principal song allotted TO her suffered
greatly by comparison, which could not es
cape notice, with the recent delightful rem
ditiOn of Jessie Bartlett Davis"
Owing to the illness of Lou Brine, the
Boston basso, who was to have taken a
prominent role, the Haydns have postponed
the production of the Light of Asia" to a
later date
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Church Fairs.

The ladies of the Union and Annex of the
Congress square church are to hold fair In
the vestry of that church this and Thurs
day afternoons and evenings of this week.
The entertainments will be very unique.
One of them will consist of tableaux repre-
senting various familiar advertisements ap-
pearing in the daily papers.
Today and Thursday, December 4th and
9TH, sale of useful and fancy articles will
take place at the vestry of the Second Par
ish church under the auspices of the ladies'
circle. Wednesday, from II to O'Clock, a
great attraction will be offered in sthe shape
of a hot turkey dinner, and on Thursday a
clam dinner will be provided. An entertain
ment of a varied and pleasing nature will be
given Thursday evening, to which small
admission will be charged
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iAh oAhLSAOho hEfOhls
"We are gratifed to state that the year has
been fairly prosperous one for the Asso-
citation, and while the increase in member
ship has not fully come up to our expecta-
lions, our financial condition is excellent
The net gain in membership has been 205,
making to total membership OF S46. Fifty
eight members have been dropped 1t is
perhaps we'll to explain that nearly all of
these are men who have left the employ of
the railroad and have neglected to pay death
assessments. Our permanent fund now
amounts to about 5000, portion of which
is drawing interest at six per cent. and the
balance at four per cent But five members
have died during the year, tw o from disease
and three from accidents. The average
death benefit paid was $75l.S0. There have
been paid ITO claims for sickness and tenn
porary disability, amounting to $780, OF
this number, five have been paid the full
limit of $96.
For detailed statement of the business
and finances of the Association, you are re-
ferred to the reports of our treasurer and
secretary, which are submitted herewith"
The treasurer reported, receipts, $12, 663 Al ;
expenditures, $7.401.5O; balance on hand and
invested, S5,261.71.
There are 722 members class A and 1874
class B.
These officers were elected.
President-Elton A. Hall.
Vice observation-disclosures H. Towle.
Secretary-Edw in q. Foster.
Treasurer Thomas p. Shaw.
Directors-E. A. Hall Geo. E. Whitney, H. II.
Towle, Geo. p. Haskell j. b. Chandler, j. A.
Plnkerton, F. d. Rogers, S. S. Cahill W. H. Rich
ardson, w. F, Pitman, f. l.. Small.
Financial Committee W. York, H. q.
Parkman, L. V. PhilbrOok.
Advisory Committee-Amos Pillsbury, George
III. Knapp, ID. A. Booker, George Nevens, L. W.
PosIer j. w. Causland, j. Z. Anderson G. W.
Mailing, Nathan Stiles, Ii. F. Dowst, Frank Rob-
inSon, George A. West.
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Some General Observations at Alfred

ALFRED, Me-, Dec. 3.
TO the Editor of the Press.
Probate court was held here today, the
veteran and accomplished Judge Hobbs pre-
siding.
We saw present in addition to the usual
delegation of lawyers in the county, Philip
]. Larrabee, Esq, and Augustus F. Moulton,
Esq, of Portland. Also, DR.. Zenas P. Ham
son. one of Chicago's distinguished physi-
clans, who went from Buxton when d young
man. He is brother to the late Samuel
Hanson Of Buxton. The court room was
very cold at 10 o'clock when the Judge came
in. The fireman was interviewed and he pro-
tested that he had been doing his best since
yesterday to warm the room. One of the
Portland lawyers suggested the closing of
the large register overhead would help the
matter. The register was closed and that
fireman looked very funny
The county building at Alfred contains as
bright, accommodating and hosptable gen.
tlemen as can be found anywhere.
Everybody is delighted that Mr., Reed is
Speaker. d.
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The Opera House.

In response to an invitation extended by
the opera house committee, about twenty
well known, gentlemen assembled in City
Clerk Burgess's Office last evening.
Mr.. r. c. Woodbury. was elected chairman
and Mr.. S. L. Larrabee clerk. After long
discussion as to way and means, and a full
expression of opinion, it was unanimously
voted that committee of five be appointed
to meet an adjourned meeting at Baxter Hall
on Tuesday evening, December 10th, at
which meeting the committee should report
full list OF subcommittee to raise the
necessary amount for the construction of an
opera house. and said committee to consist
of T. c. Woodbury., George B. Loring, H. S.
Osgood, L. A. Goudy and A. G. Rollins. 1t
was voted to reduce the price of shares from
800 to $40.
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/ wish to employ few ladies' on salary to take
Il charge OF my bus ness at their homes. Light,
very, fascinating and healthful. Wages $40 per
week. References given. Good pay for part
Ime. Address with stamp, Mrs. MARION
WALKER, Louisville XIV. decAeod3Of
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socIetx of Natural History.

The regular meeting of the Natural His.
tory Society was held last Monday evening.
Two sections Of wood from South Ameri-
ca were presented by Mr.. j. M. Batchelder,
Cambridge, and a nut of the Coca de Mer
about foot long and broad, which comes
from magnificent palm that grows only In
the Seychelles groups, and attains height
OF about Of 100 feet crowned with tuft OF
very large fan-shaped leaves.
Mr.. Nathan Clifford Browns letter Of res.
ignstion as curator was received and &C.
cepted. Mr.. Brown will be absent from
Portland for an indefinite period.
DR.. Win Stephenson. U. s. A. presented
two photographs of prehistoric cliff dwell.
ings, and Prof. Lee photograph Of the full
moon Of Nov. 9th.
MT. Frederic Thompson was nominated
for membership, and Mr.. A. Chesbrough, of
San francisco, as corresponding member.
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A New pry GOODS Store.

On Saturday next Mr.. William Graham,
for many years travelling salesman for A.
Little & Co., and Deering & Milliken of this
city will open retail dry goods store in the
new Lunt building on Congress street. The
store is commodous aud well lighted, having
beside the front windows. a large side
light at the rear. The shelves and counters
have been put in position and large and
we'll selected stock of dry goods is now be-
ing arranged upon them. Beside the ground
floor, Mr.. Graham will occupy the base
ment for storage purposes, a Morse elevator
making it easy of access. The store is fur
nished with large vault secured by Yale
and time locks. Miss Matte Cleaves formerly
of Turner Bros. & Newcomb, has been en-
gagged as saleswoman. Mr.. c. E. Will of
Brunswick, has also been engaged as sales
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Badly Injured.

Schooner Charles Warrior, from George
town for Richmond, Va, put in here for a
harbor yesterday. Two sailors rowed the
captain. Fred j. Hinkley, ashore. who. after
he had disembarked and was climbing up
the ladder at the wharf, slipped near the top
and fell into the water. As he was falling
he struck his forehead against lobster car
and sustained very severe cut. He was
quickly rescued and taken by Rich & Sons
ambulance to the Maine General Hospital
He will recover unless he has received inter
nal injuries.
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DiriGo Boat Club.

The annual ball and individual military
drill by the Dirigo Boat Club is receiving
the attention of the public at present and is
being looked forward to with anticipation of
pleasure. 1t will occurr Thursday evening,
Dec II at City Hall. A very large list of
entries has been made for the drill and
others are coming in daily. The medals are
very fine specimens of workmanship and are
furnished by E. S. Pendexter & Co. of this
city. The banner is very nicely executed
and made of the finest of materials. All the
prizes will be on exhibition in few days.
present and occupy seats in the booth at
the rear of the hall which is to be furnished
by the enterprising Atkinson House Fur
nishipg Company.
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An Assault with a Deadly weapon,

The stories that have been circulating
about the streets for the past few days re-
ferring to battle between women, arise
out of the fact that last Saturday there was
quarrel between two women at Long ISL
and. AS reported to Marshal Green a Mrs.
Bartops son threw a stone at son of Mrs.
Lucinda Doughty and Mrs. Doughty went to
see Mrs. Bartol about it, When she saw
Mrs. BartOl that person said she had got
Mrs. Doughty where she wanted her. and
drew revolver on her. Mrs. Doughty
grappled Mrs. Bartol and got the weapon
away from her, but in the scuffie both WON
en- came to the ground and rolled down an
embaukment, Mrs. Bartel going into the
water. This was the story. Marshal
Green was called to a lawyers office where
he found Mrs. Bartol and her husband, and
Mrs. Bartol claimed she was the assaulted
party and wanted to make a complaint.
When Marshal Green asked her If she knew
it was against the law to carry concealed
weapons, she was much surprised and ey.
IDENTIFY decided to let the matter drop.
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Emerson's Opinion of Nap oIeon.

To the Editor of the Press.
In Ralph Waldo Emerson's book on Rep
resentative Men, we have an essay devoted
to Napoleon Bonaparte. 1t is exceeding Civ
interesting reading. Emerson saw the intel
lectual greatness of the "Child of Destiny"
He saw also his moral littleness. He said of
him-page $50 Sin short when you have
penetrated through all the circles of power
and splendor, you were not dealing with a
gentleman at last; but with an lmpostor and
a liar, and he fully deserves the epithet of
Jupiter ScGpin. or sort of scamp Jupiter.
On page 252 Emerson says: HE did all
that in him lay, to live and thrive Without
moral principle. 1t was the nature of things,
the eternai law of man and of the world,
which talked and ruined him, and the re-
suit in million experiments will be the
same. Every experiment by multitudes or
by individuals, that has a sensual and sell
fish aim will fail"
The whole essay deserves careful reading.
1t is tonic for the moral life. To Emerson
may well be added President c. X. Adams s
Democracy and Monarchy in France" He
say, page 147: "When Napoleon first began
to belong to history, he not only seemed be,
as he pretended to be, but he really was, a
barbarian" HENRY BLANCHARD,
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SUPERIOR COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE RoNNEY.


TURsDAY.-Tbe December term began thi.
morning for the trial of civil cases. The traverse
fury il composed as follows:
Abner l.. Hawkes. (foreman), Westbrook.
Frank M. Baker, GOrham
George ii. Ballard, Deering.
John +. Davis, Bridgton.
Joseph X. Dillingham;, Naples.s
Jabez Robson, Standish.
A. Scott Jordan, Cape Elizabeth.
Chester d. Lane, Windham h-fHft}
john A. Lane, Freeport. a1e
Eugene Il. Libby. Scarborough.
Edwin G. Seabury. Yarmouth.
Supernumerary-Peter stewart, Falmouth
Charles e Clifford VS.. Daniel f. Palmer, was
the fist.case called for trial. 1t is an action Of
trespass 10 recover damages for OF structing q
private right Of way. AS both parties desired 8
view, the court ordered the sheriff to take the
Jury out TO the premises, located near tue rail
road station on the Maine Central railroad in Fa
mouth in the afternoon.
Symonds & Libby for pltff.
j. A. Waterlnau-S G. StrOut for diff
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Maine People In Boston.

These Maine people were registered at
Boston hotels yesterday: Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. A. Alden, S. w. Roberts, Portland,
Ara Cushman, L. A. Pray, Auburn, Mr.. and
Mrs j. F. Webster, Adams; H. Fl. Shaw.
Portland, American; DIR. c. E. Swan, Calais,
Revere; j. A. Colley, Portland, Mr.. and
Mrs Luther, Brunswick, Crawford; A. A.
Strout, Portland, A. NJ. Williams, Bangor,
Quincy Mrs. E. c. Eastman, South Berwick,
s. Il. Nlckersop, Calais, Youngs.
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MARRIAGES.

y In this city, Dec g. BY Rev A. n i Wrige g Jas
lana SkeltSn and Miss Eie j. DAVIS DUN Oi Fort-
IN this eSiItS y nsI nv Rev A; X. Small Fred
Sumner ei Vi Do'
In this CITY. Dec q by REV. Henry Blanchard
Horace WiISr,ovD ee, o; of Deering and Miss
Bertha Augusta Augusta w pantaa Of Portland. !
n Nev; 30 by Rev. T. WnisWNkeP Parker II hS mas
Portland u" "i''
q Nov Nov. 80, by Rev. N. t. whitaker p D.; IresOr
OF Portland. anu
u In scarboro Nov. 25, octavius F. Milliken and
mrs. Emma d. Small.
Mn I'D Ligonia Nov. 23. VIM j. pl Lewis ana Miss
In Freeman mas both q wm. q. Edgerly Of Salem
ana MISS Ella NJ. True If Freeport-
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The High School flag.

A meeting Of the public buildings commit
tee, Mr.. Chase of the high school, and the
officers of Bosworth Post was held last eve
ming at the mayors office. 1t was decided
by the public buildings committee to erect a
flagstaff in front of the high school building,
and they will select the place today, after
which Mr.. Chase of the high school and Mr..
Milliken of Post Bosworth will decide upon
time for the flag presentation and the order
of exercises.
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Creenieaf Chapter.

At meeting of Greenleaf Chapter, Royal
Arch Masons the following officers we're
elected;
Nigh Priest-Stephen Srammap
King-Charles N earce
Scribe-Williain Howe
Treasurer-Martin A. Dillingham;.
Secretary-FraDcis K. Chase
Stan0iug Committee r. Shaw. Charles
ID. Snith, Anon c. Waite
Trustee OF the Hall for two years-Benjamin f.
Andrews.
Almon S. johnson, the retiring high priest
was presented, In behalf Of the Chapter, by
Dr. Charles d. Smith. with an elegant high
priests jewel. The Chapter is the largest In
the State, having 3Ss members.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-12-04

moving its a wonder they don't fly at the
prices we are offering them now; the styles
were never as pronounced for the money, and
at no time in Chamber Set history could
homes be made as rich and dainty looking
for little money.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-12-04
A Press Club.

There will be conference of newspaper
men of the city in Mr. Gibson's private Office
at the Preble House, this evening, in rela-
ton to the formation of a press club. The
need of such an organization seems ap-
parent, and it is hoped there will be large
representation of newspaper workers at the
Preble this evening.
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Boston & Maine.

The annual meeting of the Boston
Maine stockholders has been called at Law
renee for Dec. II, to choose directors and see
If authority will be given the direct ors tC
issue common and preferred stock, not ex
ceeding $3,500,0OO to be used to retire pei
cent bonds. There will be special meeting
the same day to approve the lease of the
Northern railroad.
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IreIand's Cause.

DETROIT, December 3-Rev. DR.. Reilly
and Col. John Atkinson, have arrived home
land and Ireland the outlook for the Irish
cause is very favorable. Col. Atkinson dis.
credits the rumors that Mr.. ParneIl is mis-.
sing under peculiar circumstances and saws
he saw letters from Mr.Parnell written Nov
% from small town at which he was rest.
ing,
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We direct attention to the advertiseme Q,

We direct attention to the advertisement
of the Mutual Life Insurance Company of
New York, which is published in another
column. This company is deserving of the
patronage of those contemplating insurance.
1t has the largest assets of any. life company,
and throughout its entire history has paid
very large returns to policy holders. A well
known gentleman of this city recently died.
carrying two policies in the Mutual Life for
$500 each One of these policies was issued
in 1914 and the other in 1866. Dividends
were allowed to accumulate Now the poll
ciesIare worth about $1,000.
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Health Lecture.

Dr. Addison..S. Thayer will deliver his lee
ture on THE Heart and Circulation" in the
Young Mems Christian Association Hall
this evening at O'Clock. This is the second
In the series of health lectures to be given
oy the Association in their hall the coming
winter. DR.. Thayer is an able speaker and
MS lecture will no doubt be both intere.tin g
ana instructive. All are invited.
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A Brakeman Missing.

LAWRENCE, Mass, December 3.-Upon
Boston last night, bound for Portland, il
was found that Samuel Hall, the head brake
man was found missing from the train.
Word was sent back to Boston, but no traces
of him could be found. 1t is thought that
he was struck by the drawbridge over the
drowned. Hall belonged in Dover, n H.,
and had just recovered from an injury re.
celved last SKINNER while at work on a
freight train
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The Long island Railroad.

An adjourned meeting of island property
owners was held lat Long Island yesterday
afternoon, to see what further action should
be taken in regard to shore railroad. Con-
siderable opposition developed to a steam
railroad. but all the owners were in favor of
an electric road. Papers were presented and
York last night to secure stock subscriptions.
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ShepIey Camp.

AT regular meeting of Shepley Camp
Sons of Veterans, held last evening, the fol
lowing officers were elected:
Captain--John r. Lowell.
First Lieutenant-George A. Crockett
Second Lieutenant-Edgar E. Austin.
Members OF Camp COuncil-Fred Ii. Cobb, Au
gustus S Libby, Frank B. w. WEIGH
G. Milliken.
Alternate-Beni, A. Norton,
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a New Vessel.

George Russell of Deering, is to build by
contract four masted schooner of about
900 tons, to be commanded by Capt. Thomas.
Laithwait and j. S. Winslow & Co., of Port
land are to be the principal owners. Capt.
George McFadden of Lubec will own one
eighth of the vessel, and the builder 5-32.
The vessel is to be ready for sea in the early
cpripn
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100 Doses One Dollar
NEW ADvERTIsEmEN Ts.

The wedtheT TO-DAY
Is 1ketl TO be
fair.
PORTLAND, DEC. 4, 1889.
\ LII who appreciate
~ refinement and ap-
propriateness Of
decoration, delicacy of form
and thoroughness Of make
and finish will be sure to
find something of interest
in our holiday exhibit Of
Art-needlework, and the
other dainty little articles
in that department i'm
perfectly described as fancy
goods.
The same care is given
the designing and making
the smallest as to the most
important pieces; only the
outgrowth of the very lat
est ideas is represented in
this showing and the entire
collection has been gather
ed with the intention of
making it an exhibition Of
all that's newest and choic-
est and best in the way of
novelties, with none of the
fussy, useless, meaningless
rubbish that usually pre-
dominates in displays Of
this kind.
The line of trimmed
baskets,-more than fifty
distinct styles Of which we
show,-offer many sugges-
tons of value to you who
are preparing for Christ
mas. The assortment of
pillows, cushions, screens
and easels is more than
double the size Of any
previous offering of ours
and contains more origi-
nal ideas.
A very large proportion
of the things shown this
season are productions of
our own workrooms, all the
materials for making du-
plicates are to be had here
and our line Of stamping
patterns embraces all that's
new.
The doll opening COM
menced yesterday and
will continue the rest of
the week. The children
will be interested in this
perhaps you'll feel like
spending a half hour with
the dolls yourself. Base
ment.
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Advice 20 mother..-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 buttom.' 1t is
very pleasant to taste. IT sootfes the child. soft
ems the gums, aays all pain, relieves wind, regu.
lates the bowels, and is the best known remedy
for diaThea, whether arising from teethIng or
other causes. Twenty five cents bottle.
iebl M,WF&wly6
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DEATHS

q In this city, Dec. 8, Benz. Fogg, aged 81 years
Notice Of funeral hereafter] -
dana, East Deering, Dec; y Ailnie y yonhgest
aged 20 years months.
Ifnneral on Thursday afternoon at o'clock,
- In Sandwich Centre H. H., Nov. 20. Hon. David
d; Hin: aged IS years transcript copy.l :.
In In rreeport, Mrs. Pbebe Armstrong aged 81
In Brunswick, Nov. 81 Mrs. Elizabeth Owen
aged 81 years.
The funeral service of the late Margaret ella.
name VIII take place this afternoon at 2.3O o'clk
at 81 DO linic's Church.
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PERSONAL.

The Speaker of the House of Represen-
tatives is allowed private secretary, who
draws salary of $500; clerk with sal
airy of $1,000, and another clerk at the Speak
er's table with SI400.
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Bangor evidently intends to do some cele-
brating. A subscription paper has been put
in circulation for the purpose of raising $500
for the purchase of two brass field pieces
from the State at price to be specified by
the adjutant general. the guns to be left
within the limits of the city for salutes.
Adjutant General Sprague says he will sell
the guns for $1,000 each.