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The Portland daily press., 1889-02-22
washIngton's Birthday.

Today is legal holiday and the public
Offices and banks will be closed
The retail grocers, fish dealers and proyi-
sion stores will be closed in the afternoon.
The Portland Club will observe Ladies'
Night this evening. Grimmer's orchestra
will provide the music, refreshments will be
served, and Messrs, William Senter and
Harry Virgin will manager the floor.
The Harvard Club in Maine will hold Its
annual reunion and supper. at the Prebe
House. in the evening.
The winter meeting Of the Maine Historic
cal Society, will be held afternoon and eve
ming, at their new quarters in the Baxter
Building.
The Little Women's ball will draw a
crowded house to City Hall in the evening
Mr.. Charles S. Fobes will deliver the
fourth free lecture in the Mechanics course
on "Old Newgate Prison in Connecticut
At 80 p. m. Mr.. III. NJ. Estabrook of the
Gorham Normal School will address the w.
G. L. U. at oil Exchange street on scientific
temperance instruction in our school. The
teachers OF our schools are cordially invited.
At Mechanics Hall the Atlantic Associates
will give great assembly in the evening.
Frank Daniels VIII appear in Little
Puck" at the theatre.
served at the post office tomorrow. The
cashiers office and general delivery will be
open from to 9 a. M, and to 2 %. m. The
carriers usual morning delivery and col
lections will be made and also the collection
at p. m.
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Maine historical society.

The new rooms Of the society in the Baxter
Building, Congress street, Portland. will be
formally opened to the members Of the So
ciety and their friends today, at 2 p. m. At
the afternoon session several papers will be
presented and read, and at the evening ses-
sion. beginning at 1880 p. m. Hon. James w.
Bradbury, LII. D.. will deliver an address.
to be followed by discussion on the future
work of the society. 1t is hoped that in this
discussion large number of the members of
the Society will participate.
The following papers will be read at the
afternoon session:
=, Pioneer Of Maine and His Account Book, by
Madam Wood, the earliest novelist Of Maine,
tn some account of her works, by Hon. William
Goold. who will exhibit a portrait OF Madam
Wood.
Sketches Of the Life and Character OF Hon.
Amos Tuck, by DR.. j. w. Dearborn Of Parsons
field, Me.
Some account of the Rev. Paul CONN and the
early Baptists OF Maine, by George f. Emery, Esq.
Ladies' and gentlemen are cordially in
vited to attend both the afternoon and the
evening sessions.
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-22
READY MADE CLOTHING

LOT NC. I.-Fine qualify Dark
oxford MIXED Kersey Overcoats,
goods made by the famous ed.
ward Harris' WOODEN Co., made
and trimmed I'm our best manner
and are warranted superior gar
ments, sizes 81 20 A and only
SIC. Our January price was S22.
LOT NO. 2.-Extra long, fine
Black Moscow Beaver Overcoafs
in GentIemen's sizes, 35 10 az, mt
only $l7 each. These are nicely
made and trimmed and are bar
gains. January price was S22.
LOT NO. 3.-smaII lot OF Meas
Black ChinchiiIa Beaver Over
coats, good honest goods mt only
$12 each, sizes 81 TO az.
LOT NO. $50 Extra Long
smooth Blue Beaver driving Ov.
ercOnts, sizes 35 TO A, wool lined,
wide collars, extra strong and
well made, color guaranteed fast
md offered mt SI2 each, hardly
pays for the cloth.
LOT NO. 5.-Large lot Blue
ChinchiIla Beaver Overcoafs, I'm
sizes 33 10 ~, made up 10 retail nj
ga; now offered 10 close at $3.50
each.
LOT NO. 6.-For genuine SER
vice and good wearing quality we
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-22
REPUBLICAN CAUCUSES.

The Republican voters of Portland are no.
tilted to assemble in caucus at their respect
i've ward rooms, Monday, Feb. 25th, at 7.So
o'clock p. M, for the purpose Of making
to be supported at the polls on
Monday, March 4th, as follows:
In each ward to nominate candidates for
Alderman, three Councllmen, Warden, Ward
Clerk and two Constables. and in Wards 2, 8,
4, 6 and candidate for School Committee.
Also to elect seven delegates to attend a
convention at Reception Hall, Wednesday.
Feb 9th. at O'Clock p. m, to nominate a
candidate for Mayor; also to elect City
Committee of five members.
Per order,
REPUBLICAN CITY COMMITTEE,
Herbert G. Briggs, Chairman.
Leroy S. Sanborn. Secretary.
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BRIEF JoTTINcs.

Frank p. Tibbetts declines the Democratic
nomination for councilman from Ward 7.
Steamer Dominion. Capt. Cross, arrived at
1890 last night with cabin and IL seeerage
passengers and 1924 tons of freight.
Michael Kelley, driver for the Inter
national Express Company, while at work at
the Boston boat Wednesday evening, broke
his arm.
Apetition has been numerously signed at
Woodford's asking the managers of the
street railroad to reduce the fare on the
Deering route to a uniform rate of five cents.
1t Is understood that the Coburn Cadets
will challenge the winner of the drill be-
tween the Portland Infantry and Neatly
Rifles at Lewiston.
A boy riding on the side of pung had his
leg badly jammed by the slipping of the
pung against telegraph pole on the corner
OF Free and Middle streets yesterday morn
ing.
The Dorcas Circle of Kings Daughters
will hold an apron sale at Congress hall next
Monday afternoon and evening. Supper
from to 8.
The Annex, OF Congress Square church,
will meet this friday afternoon at half past
two o'clock at u Emery street. The subject
of conversation will be sSt. Bernard"
Thomas Conneen, of Monument street. was
run into by double bob Wednesday night
on Fore street and knocked down, He re-
ceived bad cash in bis face extending from
his eye to his lip.
The steamer Polynesian of the Allan line
sailed yesterday afternoon from the Grand
Trunk wharf for Liverpool. She has a large
amount of freight valued at 1899 and
serveral passengers.
The English steamer Toronto arrived from
Bristol yesterday afternoon with general
cargo of HOO tons Of freight, six steerage
passengers and six cattle men. She ex-
perienced the usual rough winter voyage but
met with no accident.
In the course of the lecture at Baxter Hall
on Saturday evening Mrs. Bellows will read
many selections from Browning's finest
poetry. Mrs. Bellows has read from Brown
ing's writings at Augusta, Haverhill, Mass.
Montreal and before the Browning Society
in Boston.
A horse was stolen in Dover, N. H., and
was picked up by a man in Portland who
took it TO Lees stable on Clark street for
safe keeping Officer Webster, on receipt of
telegram from Dover, hunted up the horse
and notified the authorities at Dover to send
after him.
The alarm from box 28, at 2.3O o'clock yes
terday afternoon was for small fire in
tenement house on Federal street opposite
the Eastern cemetery. The fire caught over
the sink in Mrs. Shanahan's part Mr.
Devine rushed in and cut away the burning
laths otherwise more damage would have
been done. A ten dollar bill will cover the
lnnc
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-22
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
LITTLE PUCK.

LITTLE PUCK.
Tonight Frank Daniels, with his strong
company, will appear in his new play,
Little Puck" at Portland Theatre. Mr..
Daniels. who is under the management of
Samuel p. Cox, is surrounded by an excep-
tionally strong company, including the pop
ular soubrette Miss Bessie Samson, the well
known. coincidence, and beyy of bright
and pretty girls, and others. Many new
songs, medleys, dances and pleasantries are
promised, including the latest European SEN
sation, "rhe Dolls Quadrille."
AMERICAN OPERA COMPANY.
On Monday evening the lAmerican Opera
Co. will sing Lucia di Lammermoor" in
the Stockbridge course. On the evening of
the Goth the same company will present "Ill
Trovatore" in the Popular course. On the
afternoon of the 26th the company will pre-
sent Daughter of the Regiment" as an
extra performance, not connected with
either course. This company is composed of
eighty people, including a fine orchestra of
twenty pieces and large chorus. The SOLO
| lists are well known New York and Western
singers. The opera is under the manage
ment OF Gustav Hinrichs, long connected
with Theodore Thomas.
NOTES.
Inc Shakespeare Water Cure will be pro-
duced at Rossini Hall tomorrow afternoon,
| at 2.30 p. m.
George M. Wood will take the leading part
In DIR. Jekyli and Mr. HYDE" when it is
presented at Portland Theatre next week.
He will be supported by Miss Marguerite St
John as Florence Jekyll," and a capable
company. Seats will be on sale at the box
Office tomorrow.
Saturday evening, in the hall of the Baxter
building, Mrs. John A. Bellows will deliver
her interesting lecture on the Poetry of
Robert Browning" Tickets at Loring, Short
d HarmOn's.
The Schubert Quartette sang at Falmouth
Foreside last night, and will sing at Fairfield
tonight.
The Schubert Quartette, of Portland, as
sisted by Miss Eva Macy of Boston, gave an
entertainment at the Fairfield opera house
last evening.
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A Wretch Arrested.

A week ago last Monday night, dastardly
attempt was made to poison the family Of
MIR. Nell Bearce. of Hebron, by placing a
quantity of paris green in Mr.. Bearce's well.
Happily the wicked work was discovered
befare any serious results followed. The
matter was placed in the hands of Sheriff
Wormell, who worked the case up with his
accustomed skin and energy, and speedily
found the guilty parties, and arrested one of
them, William Holbrook, Of Hebron. After
his arrest Holbrook confessed, and implica-
ted Frank Everett, also of that place. Ever
EFT fled. but was found today at Yarmouth
by Sheriff Wormel and was taken by the af-
ternoon train to Paris and lodged in the
oounfu foil
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-22

offer great values I'm Mems over
coats mt only $500 each, sizes 30
TO "A.
LOT NO. 7.-Men's Heavy Blue
Chinchiiia, and handsome Friexe
listers mt only si5; SEQ and $s2
qualify.
LOT NO. s.-smaIl lot OF Mems
heavy Gray mixed and Plaid us
tiers nf only $3.50 and s.; reduced
from IS, $40 and sac.
LOT NO. 9.-IO0 Boys All Wool
Dress Cape Overeoafs, sizes for
Boys a 10 az years, only $500.
LOT NO. IO.-Beys' All Wool.
, double and twist Knee Pant suits,
sizes N 20 IA years, Jackets cut
latest style, plain, roll collar, nj
only SO per Suit. These are great
bargains and OF great service.
LOT NO. II.-Boys' Knee Pants
In ali sizes A TO IA years, by aIi
odds the largest aud best lot of
Boys odd Knee Pants we have ev-
er Ind the pleasure OF showing 60
the public Of Portland and vicin-
ity. We ask your special attention
20 those we are showing af so, rs,
800, Sa.25 and $3.50.
Great bar gains I'm better grades
at So, $3.50 and So.
We = Chamois Lined Leather
Jackets, ali sizes, only IS each,
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-22
Copper Thieves.

Three boys named Cocklin. Davis and
Hight were arrested by Officer w. Frank
yesterday afternoon for stealing copper from
the steamer Empress. The copper has been
taken several times, and the boys were sus-
pected and watched and seen to go on the
vessel. When aboard the steamer the officer
was summoned, who removed the gang
plank, thus combining the lads aboard. The
steamer was searched and the boys found in
great tank in the hold. rhe patrol wagon
was called,
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-22
Appointment Of Standing Commit
tees.

At the monthly meeting of the managers
of the Board of Trade yesterday morning.
the annual dues of the Board and of the
Merchants Exchange were fixed at the same
rates as last year, viz, Sc and $40 for the Ex-
change, and SO for membership to the Board.
A number Of new applications to the
Board were received and laid over.
The following committees were appointed /:
Northumberland X. Swan, Albion Little.
John W. Deering, John E. Dewitt, Joseph A.
Railroads and steamboats-samuel j. Ander-
son, John Is. Coyle, Frederick Smith. Payson
Tucker, M. l. Williams.
len, Jr., Philip G. Brown, Edw. W. Kent, p. s.
Nickerson.
METEOROLOGICAL H. Farley. M. N. Rich,
| Board of Manufacturers-Cha r. MDlIken.
Charles s. Fobes. Woodbury. L. Dana, Edward b.
Louis A. Goudy.
After completing the organization, re-
marks were made by Mr.. Dana and others on
the feasibility of having full day given up
to matters for discussion before the Board
and for social intercourse, to be known as
1.-THE Board of Trade Day."
Mr.. Corey thought that meeting at some
one of the islands might be a good plan
later, which was favorably received.
Mr.. Fobes was decidedly in favor of a
Merchants Day" for Portland, on which
occasion merchants from all points of the
State should be invited to participate and be
entertained. This plan seemed to take well
with all present.
The secretary offered the following, which
were adopted upon the motion Of Hon.
George Walker:
Resoired. That this body hereby heartily joins
IN the demand of other commercial bodies OF the
United States that Congress shall supercede the
homogeneous and insufficient insolvency laws OF
the various States by national bankrupt act
which shall embody provisions for prompt and
economical distribution of the estates of insol-
vents to the creditors pro rata, a swift and ade
| quate punishment for acts of commercial dishon-
| esty and a discharge from Indebtedness and
new mercantile life for the honest but unfortu-
| nate tradesnan.
RESOLVED, That we are In sympathy with the OBJ
| iects of the National Convention Of the Repre-
sentatiyes of Commercial Bodies TO be held at st
Louis on Feb. 2Sth. $50, under a call issued by
the Associated gr0cers of that city, because we
believe that that convention win recommend
q bankrupt law which shall beget confidence and
insure Justice.
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-22
Close OF Miss Bescher's Course.

Miss Beecher closes her course Of lectures
this evening, in Room 1, Brown block. She
will present the topic of hereditary, and has
promised lecture of much power, and will
gladly answer questions. Many of Port
lands most cultivated citizens have been
present at these lectures, and have been
greatly impressed with the talent Of Miss
Beecher. The indications are that there
viii be very large audience. Excellent
home music at 730.
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-22
Christian Endeavor.

The members Of the Christian Endeavor
societies Of this city will be interested in no.
ticing the course of entertainments to be
given by the Y. p. S. G. Z. of the Second
Parish church. These entertainments, four
In number, are to be given on the four Mon
nay evenings Of March. and promise to be
OF great interest. Much Is anticipated in
the opening concert by the Philharmonic or
chestra. Tickets to be found at Stock
bridges.
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-22
WHY Did Jesus Die 2"

Was 1t simply because of his devotion to
the truths he taught. or did he clay down his
life" for reasons which no other person ever
gayeY The world Of thought is devided on
this question today. Is there any way to find
out which side is right?
you are at all interested in this, the
9Sa nI theological question of the present
corner Of Congress and Cssoo streets neg,
VWT aody. aditeInoon, and hear Rev. X. p.
n MsOooSward, pastor Of the Second Advent
cGubuIicn' preach on Jesus. the Martyr, or
'hrist' the Sacrifice; Which," Seats free.
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-22

In Damariscotta, by Rev. G. B. Chadwick,
Rev. Vinal K. Hills, (pastor at Washington. Mel
and Georgia Alice, daughterof A. F. Jewett, Of
Westport.
In Limerick, Feb. IL, Edmond r. Dow and Miss
Blanche @. Carpenter, both OF WATERFORD.
In Lisbon Falls. Feb. 10, Rudolph Il. Gunther
and Miss Minna @. Snultz.
In Mechanic Falls, Feb. 10. Otis W. rhurston
and Miss Alice storer, both of Poland.
In Oakland, Feb. 10, Lysander A. Stevens Of
Smithheld and Mrs. Olive v. Armor Of Oakland
- In skowhegan, Feb. IA. Hermon A. Carney OF
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Edward A. Noyes, Esq. Portland / Me- n -
From one Of the four surviving persons
named in the act Of Incorporation:

From one Of the four surviving persons
named in the act Of Incorporation:
PROVIDENCE, Feb. 10, 1889.
Eduardo. Noyes, Esq;
Dear Sir-Have the kindness to convey TO the
committee on the dedication of the baxter Build
ing my thanks for the courtesy extended to me TO
be present at the interesting services which are
TO take place on Thursday evening, the 2lst inst
You remind me that / am one OF the persons
named In the act OF incorporation, circumstance
which, II once knew, had entirely escaped my
recollection. do not. however, and never can
1856, which reduced to ashes and ruin so large
section of the beautiful city Of Portland. For
many, many months after the desolatins ire 1t
was sad and gloomy place to live In. remem-
Der how painful was the thought TO me that 50
many valuable literary treasures had been swept
away by the relentless conflagration and how de
lighted was at the early attempts that were
made anew TO do something to minister TO the In
teectual wants Of the families Of my fellow citi-
zens. In the INST efforts that were put forth 10
give new life and vigor to the free public library
ltook profound interest. Occasionally during
the many years that have elapsed since tne nre u
has been my good fortune TO visit the library IN us
nome in the City Hall, and with pleasure nave
noticed the cheering signs OF is growth ana PIGS
perity. Let me congratulate al concerned on tne
happy auspices under which, In its new surround
lngs, II enters upon what trust Will be orlsnt
future IN its history. 1t strikes me that one OF
the brightest omens, forecastlng the certain per-
petuity OF the free institutions OF which we are so
Justly proud Is found In the wish and determlna-
ton everywhere shwon to establish and foster
free public libraries. And rejoice that Portland
snee lalthQugh Tor q comparatively prleI petlVol
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-22
Accident TO j. c. woodman.

Mr.. Jabez G. Woodman, the lawyer. was
passing the corner Of Exchange and Federal
streets yesterday afternoon. when sleigh
containing man and two women, flew
around the corner, knocking him down. The
team drove off without the people asking If
Mr.. Woodman was hurt. He was taken into
the drug store and said he was considerably
hurt
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-22
OXFORD COUNTY s. ). COURT.

BEFORE JUDGE HASKELL.
PARIS, Feb. 81.
George b. Staples, ct. al, VS.. Otis Falls Pulp
Company. An action to recover for 100000 feet
hemlock logs, claimed TO have been delivered iD
November last at So per thousand. Verdict for
plaintiff for sl636.47, the full amount claimed,
with interest
j. p. Swasey for plaintiff.
ant
Court adjourned finally TODAY
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-22
soIIdIty and strength.

The forty-third annual statement Of the
Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company
gives renewed evidence of the strength and
reliability Of its conservative management.
1t has nearly s60,0oO.OOO of gross assets, lega,
surplus Of S5,565,O7 and has added three
fourths Of million to its net assets. although
it paid out during the year nearly a million
dollars more than itreceiyed from premiums.
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-22
PERSONAL.

Mr.. Thomas o. Bonner, Of ward 7, declines
to be Democratic candidate for constable.
Mr.. George V. Russell. son Of John and
the late Mary B. Russell. Of this city, died at
the Maine General hospital yesterday morn
ing at the age of 81 years and months. He
leaves widow and two children. He has
been receiving teller at the First National
bank in Minneapolis for six years past, and
came to the Name General hospital for treat
ment about six weeks ago.
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-22
Maine Union Holiness AssocIatlon,

The Maine Union Holiness Association
will hold three days convention with the
Methodist Episcopal church in Old Orchard,
commencing Tuesday, Feb. Goth, at 2 o'clock
p. m. All friends Of Bible Holiness are cor
daily invited to join in the work Of the con
yention.
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-22
LETTERS RECEIVED.

These letters were received by Mr.. Noyes,
but were not read, owing to the lateness Of
the hour
PORTLAND, Feb. Goth, 1889,
Ny Dear Mr.. Noyes
am in receipt of a ticket of admission upon
the occasion Of the dedication OF the Baxter
building. IL Is only the most imperative business
ceptance of your kind Invitation; but, although
absent, shall none the less appreciate the mIi-
nifcent gift OF generous man 20 his fellow citi-
zens. 1t affords an example which may be well
emulated by others who love the city Of Portland
am, yours very truly,
A. A. SrRoUT.
Edward A. Nnyes So Portland Ne
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-22

In this city, Feb. 81, George v. Russell. aged 81
years months.
Funeral ON Saturday afternoon at O'clock at
No. 335 Bracket street.
In this city, Feb. 81 John j. Ray, aged 10 years
Funeral Saturday afternoon at 2 O'Clock, at
ST Lukes Cathedral
In Casco, Feb. 90 Spencer Decker, aged II
years months.
Funeral on Friday afternoon at ESQ o'clock.
at his late residence.
In Yarmouth. Feb. 20. Perez B. LOring, aged IT
years months.
In Freeport, Feb. Is, Edward James, aged II
years months.
In Readheld, Feb. IA. Miss Mary Packard, aged
rs years.
In Durham. Feb. IL, Mrs. Rlmyra wyman
aged rs years.
In Mt. Vernon, Feb. l6, Mrs. Polly, widow of
Dea- Simeon Leighton. aged 50 years 10 months
In Peru, Feb. ID, Rufus N. Griffith, aged So yrs.
In Vienna. Feb. IS, Charles ID. Sawyer, aged
20 years.
I'm Limerick, Feb. 10, Mrs. Ambrose Hancock.
In Augusta, Feb. 10, Samuel Hutchings, aged
80 years.
In North Boothbay. Feb. IS. Isaiah Reed.
In Buckfeld, Feb. II, Mrs. Abigail Decoster,
aged 30 years months.
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-22

In order TO avoid all danger of running your
health by drinking impure water, add 10 to 20
drops OF Angosiurn Biiters to every glass Of
water you drink. octSeod&w
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-22

The good old Vegetable Pulmonary Balsamr
Best known cure for Coughs, Colds and Consump-
ion. Genuine; Cutler, Bros. g. Co., Boston.
onf24 eOd&wGmos
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-22

Castoria cures Collie, Constipation;
Sour Stomach, Diarrhea, Eructation;
Gives healthy sleep; also aids digestion;
without narcoti stupefaction octbd&w1y
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-22

For any case Of nervousness, sleep
lessness. weak stomach. indigestion, dyspepsia
try Carter's Little Nerve Pills. Relief is sure.
rhe only nerve medicine. for the price in market.
du1w
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-22

Advice 20 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 buttom.' tits
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 diarrh9a, whether arising from teething or
other causes. twenty-five cents bottle.
feb1 M,W,F&w1y6
The Portland daily press., 1889-02-22
MARRIAGES.

Pears Soap secures a beautiful complex