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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-26
BRIEF JoTTINcs.

The old riding-school ON Cushman street
will be remodeled into livery stable.
The Samaritan Association will give their
supper and entertainment at Reception hall,
Friday evening, Feb. LIST.
The Grand Trunk is having all its passen-
ger locomotives painted red, and tenders and
freight locomotives black.
There were $500 gallons of beer spilled in
Back Cove Thursday afternoon, that had ac-
cumulated at the police station.
Next summer the street cars will run con-
| Meeting Munjoy hill with the island boats by
way of Pearl st.
Hon. Frederic G. Messer has contributed
800 to the Soldiers and Sailors Monument
fair.
y. John Little &c Co.'s store will be closed
this afternoon at o'clock for stock taking
1t will be open on Monday as usual.
All who are intending to enter the post of
flee civil service examination of February
9TH should file their applications by Janu-
airy 18th.
The schooner Lucy w. Dyer landed $4,000
pounds of cod and paddock yesterday. This
is one of the largest off shore catches of the
season.
The entertainment entitled 1.-THE Days of
the Week" will be given by the Ladies'
Circle of the Second Parish church in April
next.
AT the meeting of the Board of Directors
of the Portland & Ogdensburg held yester-
day for organization, the old board of officers
were reelected.
Elder p Osborne, Seventh Day Advent
list from Hartland, Maine. will preach at
Mortons Hall, Aliens Corner, this af-
ternoon and evening and Sunday at 1880
m. D. m. and 7.30 p. m. All are invited.
Parker Pillsbury is in town, the guest of
his friend Mr.. Geo. A. Thomas, and will, by
request, repeat here his discourse of anti
Slavery Memories" given last Sunday in
Boston to large and delighted audience.
1t is thought possible that the present leg
islative train to Augusta may be made a
through train from Boston to st. John and
an opposite train from St. John to arrive
here in season to connect with the $3.50 p. m.
train for Boston.
The spring term of the Bridgton Academy
opened this week with an attendance Of
eighty-nine, Notwithstanding the bad wealth
er and travelling. Many of the old students
have not returned as yet, twenty of whom
are out teaching.
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The Late mrs. Richard Acres.

These resolutions were passed by the La
dies Circle Of the Second Parish church in
reference to the LATE Mrs. Richard Acres.
Whereas, II has pleased our Heavenly Father
to remove ON among us our associate and be-
loved friend Mrs. Acres, therefore, be it
ResolUed, That while we sadly miss the presence
and sincerely mourn the loss of one, Who with
untirng energy was constant la service, unst fish
in devotion aud self-sacrihcing IN zeal for the
cause Of the Master, whom she followed with ul-
falling faithfulness, even unto the end; we know
that she has left us only in response 10 the call TO
come up higher" from Him for whose coming
she was found watching;" and we rejoice in the
firm assurance that she has entered upon the re-
ward Of those TO whom IS said, "InasnIeh as We
have done 1t unto one Of the least Of these ye have
done IL unto me-"
ResolUed That we sympathize with the deeply
afflicted husband and the friends to whom She
Was especially dear, and pray that THEY may be
supported by the Everlasting Arms" and find
consolation In the precious promises Of Him who
has said, II will not leave you cOmfOrtless."
Resolved, That these resolutions lie recorded
and a copy of them be sent to the husband of our
deparfed friend
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Lecture on Berlin.

Rev. Mr.. Crosser has very earnest and
pleasant way of telling people what he has
seen in his travels, and last evening at Will
liams Hall. he gave them very interesting
talk on the German capital, its principal and
most attractive features, illustrated by the
stereoptican to the satisfaction of his audi
ence. This is Mr.. Crossers second lecture
on the Old World.
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NOTICE.

On JANUARY 3Oth, the Judiciary Committee
VIII give hearing on petition for a law 10 pre-
vent the Manufacture Of adulterated articles of
food and drink. Also on petition of amendment
of law relating to liens on logs and lumber, so as
to give blacksmiths lein for their labor.
On January 31st on bill In relation to taking Of
land for gravel pl s for railroads. Also in rela-
ton to the taxation OF the property of literary
and scientific institutions.
J. B. PEAKS, Sec'y.
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Serious ACNtdan%

Yesterday afternoon Mr.. Edwin G. San
born who resides at No. 200 Spring street.
and is employed at the cooperage of G. E.
Jordan. was at work when his axe slipped
and struck his left hand nearly severing It
at the wrist. A tourniquet was applied and
the blood staunched until physician could
be called and the hand properly dressed and
he could be taken home.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-26
Brown, the Shoe Dealer.

Brown, the shoe dealer, wishes to call your
attention to his annual discount sale now in
progress, and invites you to call and exam
inc some of the bargains. The special at
traction for next week is to be the sale of
fine French kid boots for ladies, at a surpris-
ing discount from standard price. These
are the celebrated "Garside" and Boyd
makes. They need no further recommends
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J. m. Dyer q Co.

Next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday,
). III. Dyer & Co., oil Congress street, will
give the public a benefit by selling their
goods at lover prices than they were ever
sold bel re. Their prices for silks and black
rbadames should be consulted in the adver-
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MAR RACES.

In Bridgton, Jan. 81, j. Frank Libby of Bridg-
IN and Miss Minnie Adelaide Nevers of Swe-
den.
In Scion, Jan. 20, N. p Upper of tanks and
Miss Cora b. Bean of Scion.
In Biddeford, Jan. "a. John Madden of Saeo
ana Della Kelley of biddeford.
In North VassalborO, Jan. i o. WELLINGTON Crow.
ell and Miss Mary Clark
In Augusta, Jan. %, E. f. Parkman and Miss
Lizzie NJ. Packard.
:, In Farmlngdale, Jan. %, Chas K. Eachelder Of
ingdale. ~ ~ "
In Montyille, JAN 30, Frank p. Bennett of Sears
mont and Miss Georgia L. Cram of Montville
In Mt. Vernon. Jan. IS. Harry L. Webster and
Miss Hattie M. Cressey.
In Gardiner, Jan. IS. Chas A. Case of New Bed
ford and Miss Nellie NJ. Townsend Of Gardiner
In Milo, Jan. ~, John Q. Chase ana Miss Achsa
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SUPERIOR COURT.


FRIDAY.-The court was occupied during the
day with taking bail in cases where demuireIs
have been filed and mterocutory matters.
Edward Carr was brought IN on nuisance in
dictment and sentenced 10 pay fine of 5000 and
costs, and II not paid in ten days, to Imprisonment
for six months In ial. Committed
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-26

POLICIES Protected by the
Popular Maine NOn-FOrfeiture
Law issued only by the OLD UN-
ION MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY, OF Portland, Maine.
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Railroads, TelegaphS and Expresses.

The Committee on Railroads and Telegraphs
have assigned hearings upon bills and petitions
referred 10 them as follows:
For WEDNESDAY, January Both;
All petitions and bills relative 10 fares and
tariffs upon railroads and steamboats,.
Bits TO ratify lease of b. and X. /. w. R'y to b.
and p. X. X.
Bill relative to extension Of time for construe-
tlon Of Presumpseot River X. r.
Petition and bill for charter of Mexico and
Rangely X. X.
Petition for charter for Telephone and Tele-
graph Company from Arson, through New Port
land TO EustiS. In Franklin Co.
BIZ for charter for Weld Telephone and Tele-
graph Company In Franklin Co.
For WEDNESDAY, February 6th
: Petition for the extension of the Waldo and
Somerset r. II.
Act to amend charter Of watervIlle and Fair
field X. X.
An act TO autho rize the Portland Railroad Com
paDy TO operate its road by Electricity.
An act to incorporate the Cape Elizabeth Shore
X. II. Co.
An act authorizing the Bangor Street Railway
to lay Its track upon the Bangor and Brewer
Bridge etc., assigned for O'Clock D. m.
Bill and petition relative TO Carrabassett and
Canadian K X.
Act relating to signals and Il. r. crossings.
Act concerning terminal facilities Of Railroads
in cities and towns and order relating TO safety
appliances at frogs and switches.
BENJAMIN j. HILL cha,rnan
JOSEA g. CLARK, Nh"nio
PARKER SPOFF0RD, Secy. jan26d5t
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A Candy Mandatory,

The latest departure Of the enterprising
firm of Twitchell & Champlin is a candy
mandatory In connection with their 9TH
er extensive manufacturing they will make
all kinds Of confectionery.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-26

An interior department order stopping all
logging on the Court d'Oreilles and adjoining
reservations in Wisconsin has just been pro
mulgated at Eau Claire.
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STATE PRISON.

The State Prison committee will give hearings
on the following matters:
On Tuesday, Jan. 29-0n act to repeal chapter
one hundred and forty-nine OF the Public Laws OF
eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, relating TO
employments OF the conyicts at the Maine State
Prison.
On Tuesday, Feb. : On order in relation to
changing the location Of the State Prison.
On Tuesday, Feb. 12-OD act TO amend section
ID, chapter 78, and section 4, chapter 1928, of
the Revised Statutes, relating to tramps.
The above hearings will be held In the Adi't
Genps cf1ice, at O'Clock p. m. on days OF assign.
ment
tan26dtd ]. A. CLARK, See'y.
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uNIciPAL COURT.
JUDGE GOULD.

FRIDAY-J0seph D0ngan and Nicholas w
Brown. Intoxicati0n; each fined So and costs.
John AyerilL Truant; Reform School during
his minority.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-26

For any case of nervousness, Sleep
lessness. weak stomach. indigestion, dyspepsia
try Carriers Little Nerve Pills. Relief is sure.
The only nerve medicine for the price in market.
dw1w
Castoria cures Collie, Constipation;
Sour stomach, Dlarrh9a, Eructation;
Gives healthy sleep; also aids digestion;
Without narcotic stupefaction. oct5d&wly
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-26

LNOR sALE-A one horse Level Tread Power
Il with Circular Saw and Ensllage Gutter at
a bargain; no use for Them Address BOX 2,
New Gloucester, Me. "a 26-l
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INTERIOR WATERS.

There will be public hearing before the above
named committee at Room in the State House
at Augusta, Jan. 10Th, 1889, at $50 y. NJ, on a
petition OF Richard X. Rilson and others for law
prohibiting the casting Of refuse matter into Long
Lake and Songo River In the County OF GUNNER
ais In same; also on petition of David II. Cole in
same matter
EN- SIMPSON, chaIrmen
VIM. ENGELL, )N""i'ie".
FRANK w. HOvEY, Secretary.
ian25 did
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COR sALE-Farm Of go acres, neal Churches,
T. Schools, Stores and X. r. atoms; cuts IL
tons Of hay hne orchard producing an average Of
100 Dds. grai!ed frult; new barn, hen house ana
Of the finest locations In town. Address BOX 2,
New Gloucester, Me. gel
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HEARING ON THE BALLOT BILL.

STATE House, AUGUSTA, ME-,
Jan. II, 1889.
There will be public hearing before the Com
mttee on Legal Affairs In the Senate chamber at
Augusta, on Thursday, Jan. 81, 1889, at two
O'Clock p. m. on Australian ballot bill, and all
other matters relating to change in our election
laws. o. ID, CLASON Sec'y
JAMIE did
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STATE OF MAINE.


In SENATE January 3, 1889.
ORDERED:-
That the time for the reception OF petitions and
bills for private and special legislation be limited
TO thursday, January 81, 1859, and that all
pettlons ana bills presented after that cate be
referred 10 the next legislature, and that the
Clerk OF the House cause this order to be pub.
llshed In the Daily Kennebec Journal, Bangor
DAILY Wing and Courier, Portland Daily PRESS
Commercial, Portland Evening Express Biddeford
Daily Journal, Bath Daily Times, Aroostook Re-
publican, ROckland Opinion, Ellsworth American
Piseataquis OBSERVER, and Machias Republican.
true copy Of order as
Read and passed In the Senate. And
Read and passed in concurrence In the House.
Arrest NICHOLAS FEssENDEN,
1an1Od3w Clerk.
NOTICE.
The Judiciary Committee will give hearing on
feD. 9th, on municipal suffrage for women.
By order of the Committee.
Janl9dtd JOSEPH b. PEAKS, See'y.
NOTICE.
All matters pertaining to game and game laws
Will be considered by the committee on fisheries
and game on WEDNESDAY,, Feb. Is, at 2.30 pms
1an25dtd FRANK S. WARREN, Sec'y.
LEGISLATIVE NOTICE.
Railroads, Telegraphs and Expresses.
The Committee on Railroads, TeIegraphs and
Expresses VIII meet In their room on Wednesdays
at 2. 80 p. m.
BENJAMIN j, HILL, Chair
JONATHAN G. CLARK, men.
January 8, 1889. ianl ldtf
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-01-12
PELTS AS LEGAL TENDER.

1t is not a generally known histor-
ical fact, says the Pittsburg Dispatch
that from 1774 to 1884 the territory
known as Tennessee formed a part
of North Carolina, and that in 1855
the Tennesseeans. becoming dissat-
isfied with their Government OF gan
lied State Government under the
name of Franklin which was
maintained for some years. The
State afterward disbanded and terri
torial Tennessee was again annexed
to North Carolina. The following is
among the laws passed by the Leg
islature of the State of Franklin, as
found in speech by Daniel Web
ster on the currency of 1898:
"Be it enacted by the General
Assembly of the State. of Franklin,
and it is hereby enacted by the au-
thority Of the same, that from the Ist
day of January, 1880, the salaries of
the officers OF this Commonwealth
be as follows:
His Excellency, the Governor,
per annum LOCO deer skins.
"His Honor, the Chief Justice,
per annum, 500 deer skins.
THE Secretary to his Excellency,
the Governor, per annnm, 500 rae
coon skins.
"The Treasurer to the State, 45o
raccoon skins.
Each county clerk, 300 beaver
skins.
"Clerk of House of Commons,
200 raccoon skins.
members of the Assembly, per
MEM, three raccoon skins.
Justices fees for signing a war
rant, one muskrat skin.
"To the Constable for serving a
warrant, one mink skin.
Enacted into the law the 18th
day OF October, 1880, under the
great seal of the State"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-01-12
THE MYSTERIES OF A PAUK OF
CARDS.

A private soldier by the name of
Richard Lee was taken before a
magistrate recently for playing cards
during divine service. 1t appears
that sergeant commanded the SOL
diers, at the church, and when the
parson had read the prayers he took
the text. Those who had a Bible
took it out, but this soldier had
neither Bible nor common prayer
book, but pulling out pack of cards
spread them before him. He just
looked at one card and then at
another. The sergeant of the COM
pany saw him and said: Richard,
put up the cards; this is no place for
them" "Never mind that said
Richard. When the service was over
the constable took Richard before
the Major. "Well." says the Major,
"what have you brought the soldier
here tor?' "For playing cards in
church" " "Well, soldier, what have
you TO say for yourselt?' Much,
sir, l hope"
Very good. If not l will punish
you more than any man has ever
been punished " 81 have been,"
said the soldier, about six weeks
on the march. | have neither Bible
nor common prayer book. | have
nothing but pack Of cards, and I'll
satisfy your worship of the purity of
my intentions" And spreading the
cards before Major, he began with
the ace. When | see the ace, it re-
minds me there is but one God.
When l see the deuce, it reminds
me of the Father and Son. When
see the tray, it reminds me Of the
Father, Son aud Holy Ghost. When
| see the four spot, it reminds me OF
the four Evangelists that preached.
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
When | meet the five it reminds me
of the five wise virgins that trimmed
their lamps-there were ten, but five
were wise and five we're foolish and
were shut out. When | see the six,
it reminds me that in six days the
Lord made the heaven and earth.
When l see the seven, it reminds me
that on the seventh day he rested
from the great work he had created
and hellvwed it. When l see the
eight it reminds me of the eight
righteous persons that were saved
when God destroyed the world, viz.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-01-12
TRIBUTE TO WOMEN.

Here is delightful tribute to women,
taken from one of the many things writ
ten on the marriage question A judi
cious wife is always nipping off from
her husbands moral nature little twigs
that are growing in the wrong direction.
She keeps him in shape by pruning. If
you say anything silly she will Affection
ately style you so. If you declare tha'
you will do some absured thing she wi
find some way of preventing you fro
doing 1t. A wife is grand wielder
moral pruning knife. If Johnson's
had lived there would have been
boarding up of the orange peel,
touching all the posts in walking
the street, no eating and drinking
disgusting velocity. If Oliver Colo
had been married he never woult
worn that ridiculous coat. VII
you find man whom you know
about oddly dressed, talking a
or exhibiting eccentricity of
you may be sure he is not
man, for the corners are rounGb
the little shoots pared away, ind
men. Wives have much morse
than their husbands. The Wild
vice is like the ballast that kehe
ship steady.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-01-12

Noah and his wife, with three sons,
and their wives. When I see the
nine it reminds me of the nine lepers
that were cleansed by our Saviour,
there were nine out of ten who never
returned thanks When | see the
ten it reminds me of the ten COM
mandments which God handed down
to Moses on tables of stone. When
| see the king it reminds me of the
king OF heaven, which is God Al
mighty. When l see the queen it
reminds me of the Queen OF Sheba,
who visited Solomon, for she was as
wise woman as he was man. She
brought with her fifty boys and fifty
girls, all dressed IN the same apparel
tor King Solomon to tell which were
boys and which were girls. King
Solomon sent for them to wash. The
girls washed to the elbows and the
boys washed to the wrists; SO King
Solomon told by that"
Well" said the Mayor, "you
have given good description Of all
the cards, but one." What is that?"
1.-The knave," said the Mayor. Il
will give you a description Of that
too, if you will not be angry" Il
will not" said the Mayor, IF you
do not term me to be the knave.''
WELL" said the soldier, "the great
est knave that l know OF is the con-
stable that brought me here" !" 81 do
not know" said the Mayor. eff he
is the greatest knave, but know he
is the greatest fool" When l count
how many spots in pack of cards,
| find 365, as many days as there are
in year; when l count the number
of cards in pack, l find there are
fty-two, the number of weeks in a
year; and | find four suits, the num-
Der of weeks in a month. | find
there are twelve picture cards in
pack, representing the number OF
months in year, and on counting
the tricks find thirteen, the number
of weeks in quarter. So you see,
sir, a pack of cards serves for Bible
almanac and common prayer book.
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HABITS OF THE BLACKSNAKE.

Blacksnakes always feed Oh live prey
and possess a power over their prev
that is truly wonderful, and 1 think that
birds, old and young, are their main
dependence for food-old birds are
captured by them with ease. l cap.
tured snake nearly 5feet long that
mad full-fedged song sparrow in its
body about SIX inches from its head.
They feed on any kind of live prey
within their capacity, and have been
caught with a young rabbit in their
body. They also are successful hun
tiers Of birds nests for the young, and
will climb trees in their search. | was
once near an orchard when 1 heard
robins making great outcry, evidently
disturbed ov something. l went to see
the cause and discovered large black
snake at their nest in an apple tree
about IS f., in diameter and 7 or #.
up to the branches. The branch on
whicn the nest was, stood off at an an
gle OF about forty-fve degrees. When
the snake saw me he glided down on
| the topside of the branch, and when he
reached the trunk he slid off and drop
ped to the ground. In his mouth was
young bird partly swallowed which
proved such clog to him that he could
not run rapidly in the grass and cap
tured him.
Many stories are told of their chas-
ing people. l have seen persons. who
claim to have been chased by them,
and sometimes it was by racer, a
blacksnake with white ring around its
neck. l never saw snake Of that de.
scription, and l know of no authority
claiming the existence of such a snake.
A blacksnake five or six feet long can
outrun a man. Their speed l have re-
peatedly witnessed, when they have es-
capped from me. Now if they chase
people, why do they not catch them2
and if they should catch person what
could they do with him1 Certainly
they could not use them as food. 1t is
singular that so many persons have been
chased by them and yet no instance has
been reported where they have been
caught.
The racer, described as blacksnake
with white ring around its neck, exists
only in the imagination of frightened
people. 1t has no place in natural his
tory, and yet l have known several per-
sons who claim to have been chased by
them, and were just as sure of the white
ring as they were of being chased.
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a Mad Woman's Freak.

Miss Fannie Heldman, aged as
years, committed suicide by drowning.
in Greenville, S. c., on Tuesday even
ing. George Heldman, her father,
while pursuing her fell through a rail-
road trestle, broke several of his ribs
and was otherwise severely injured. The
girl became insane a few weeks ago
while making final preparations for her
marriage, and had been confined to
her room.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-01-12
A OoIored Deacon in the s

A despatch from Charlestoouth
Carolina, says an event of n than
ordinary interest in EpiscoFellg-
lous circles occurred there oatur-
day, 1t was the ordination bishop
Howe to the diaconate of Kew.
E. l. N. Haltings, a you negro
theological student. Haltis is the
second colored man who 5 taken
holy orders in the diocese Charles
ton. He is SO years old, as born
in Charleston, and educat at the
Saxon School for Freednn, estab-
lished in Charleston byNorthern
philanthropists at the Gle OF the
war.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-01-12

Whilst often what costs the least does the
most work. Try Broom Herb Bitters the
Medicine that speedily cured Rob't Livezey,
Of Churchville, Hartford county, Md; Mrs.
VIM. Ensor, of p rkton station Baltimoreco.;
Mrs. Catherine Holland, of Fair Hill, Cecil
county Md; f G. Price, of Cecilton, Cecil
county, Md; and Peter Everts no. 9 Colds
Court, Baltimore, Nd, besides IN my others
who fingered along time with rheumatism,
Dyspepsia, Ague Chills and tevers. For
sale at Hoppers Drng Store, Chesapeake
City, and at Frazer's Drug Store, Elkton.
Md. Trial bottle % cents, large size 500,
Ask your druggist for it. If.