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The Portland daily press., 1889-12-18
Florida on wheels.

Today there will be novel exhibition at
the foot of Preble street. continuing all the
week. The show is named "Florida on
Wheels" A big car has been sidetracked
and it is an exhibition of the curiosities of
Florida. Three hundred kinds of wood, all
native of Florida. are shown. Live alliga-
tors are to be seen, various kinds Of hides
and number of skeletons and fossils. The
agricultural display is large and interesting,
the beautiful grasses grown in that region
being particularly worthy Of mention. An
enormous sponge, seven feet in circumfer-
ence, is to be seen. Fruit of every variety
grown in the State is exhibited. The visl.
tors will be astonished to learn what school
of information concerning the land of flow
ers this rolling palace" is. The car affords
one of the most complete exhibitions of the
kind ever shown by any State. Mr.. w. S.
Webb, VINO is in charge of the car, is very
courteous and we'll informed gentleman, who
takes pleasure In imparting his extensive
knowledge of Florida and her products of
those who peSire to learn,
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-18
Christmas at PEBBLE Chapel.

1t is the aim Of the officers and teachers to
make Christmas bright and joyous day to
all the children In the Preble Chapel Sun
day School In order to make that aim a
reality, 1t seems only necessary to remind
our good Christian people, that here is q
rare opportunity to lend hand to make a
joyous day to our little people.
The school is full at present and every
child in it is of course tobo gladdened by
some gift Of use or beauty from that Won
derfultree on Christmas eve. go
Our hint is the more emphatic from the
fact that the past year has taken from us
some longtime Friends whose generous
hearts and open hands never failed to add
JOY and gladness to our Christmas festival
1t will be a genuine kindness gratefully re-
ceived IL any Of our generously inclined
people will lend MS hand In so unselfish
work 1t can be done by donations of
money or articles such as brighten and
adorn Christmas tree. Aud an early
response viii relieve us of emb ,rrassment
Send TO 48 Alder street this week, Monday
ana Tuesday of next 10 Preble Chapel.
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-18
PERSONAL.

Hon. G. A. Curran is at the Falmouth.
DIR. Dyer, United States Navy, is in the
city.
DR.. A. K. P. Meserve left for Florida yes
terday, where he will pass the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ether Shepley of st. Paul,
Mimi, are in the city. the guests of DIR. and
Mrs. j. A. Spalding.
Timothy Elliott has received his commits
sion as emigration inspector with headquar-
tiers at Portland.
Mr.. F. M. Liscomb has been elected a
member. and Mr.. w. L. Merrill bugler of
the Wheel Club.
). s. Stearns of Norway. the newly ap-
pointed deputy collector of internal revenue,
is at the United States Hotel
The late George G. Webb was connected
with r. F. Buchanan & Co.. and member of
Forest City Lodge, A. o. u. w.
d. P. Chaplin of Bridgton. member of the
House of Representatives, and ex-county
commissioner. was in the city yesterday.
Mr.. Arthur NJ. Sawyer left for Augusta
last evening to make arrangements for Bos-
worth Post delegates at the department en-
campment.
Rev. DR.. George Leon Walker is gaining
slowly. 1t is thought that he will be able to
sit up within a week.
Mr.. Philip F. Turner will have the sincere
sympathy of our citizens in his great be.
reavement caused by the death of his wife.
Mr.. s. T. Pickard, editor of the Transcript,
was the guest of John G. Whittier on the oc-
casion of the observance of the poets S2nd
birthday at his old home in Amesbury YES
terday.
John b. Donovan, chairman of the Demo-
cratic State Committee, Hon. B. f. Chad.
bourne of Biddeford, and E. E. Hastings of
Fryeburg. are among the recent arrivals at
the United States Hotel.
Mr.. R. W. Murch of Hampden, has started
on three months trip through the South
and the West. He will visit in several
cities on the way and will remain some time
in California. He will return by way of
Minneapolis. @
Judge o. G. Hall of Waterville, chairman
of the commission recently appointed by
Governor .urleigh. to inquire into the tax
system of other states and report a more
equitable system of taxation for Maine, has
appointed A. M. Goddard of Augusta, clerk
of the commission.
Edward Wiggin, Esq, of Maysville Gen.
tire, has retired from the North Star, of
which some three months ago he purchased
half interest. Mr.. Wiggin retires because
he finds he cannot give to the paper that
time and attention which justice to himself
and to the patrons of the paper demands.
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-18
A GREAT THING FOR PORTLAND.
A Largo Contract Entered into
BY the Portland Company.
The Beginning of an Industry OF
Immense Proportions.

Some time ago it will be remembered
Portland was visited by number of gentle
men Including ex-Secretary Whitney OF MI.
Cleveland's cabinet, ex-Secretary Dickinson,
Commander Evans. u S. n, Hon. MI.
Weston of Grand Rapids, Mich. and others
equally well known, who stopped at the Fal-
mouth Hotel, and, in an interview with
representative of the PRESS stated that they
We're visiting Maine in reference to seeing
what the facilities were for the establish
ment of a plant for the manufacture OF
sulphite fibre. From Portland these gentle
men, joined by others, visited Madison,
Rumford, Livermore and several other
places in the State, noted for their valuable
water power, which is essential to the
establishment of the plant.
The telegraph, the other morning, reported
that the company contemplated locating
their works in Maine, but the precise loca-
ton was not named. Yesterday morning a
reporter for the PRESS learned that not only
had the company decided to locate in Maine
but the particular point was mentioned.
Further it was stated that most important
agreement had been entered into by the
company with the Portland Company con-
tract having been signed that involved large
amounts, and eventually would become of
vast Importance to the city. The figures of
the contract were given and they were very
large.
In order to test the truth of the story the
reporter called on President Daveis of the
Portland Company who confirmed the report
but referred the reporter to the Superin-
tendent. Mr.. George F. Morse. Mr.. Morse
said that he was able to say that contract
had been made by the Portland Company
with the company-which is known as the
Manufacturing Investment Company-for
the construction of a number of boilers, for
delivery next summer, and this order it is
expected will be followed by others. The
boilers already contracted for are to be each,
thirteen feet in diameter, forty feet long,
and will each weigh forty tons. As far as
the location of the plant of the Manufac-
turing Company is concerned Mr.. Morse
stated it was not yet determined, except that
it would be in Maine.
The Manufacturing Investment Company
has been organized under the laws of New
Jersey with capital of 100000 and its
business will be the manufacture of sulphite
fibre under patents granted six or seven
years ago to Prof. Alex p. Mitscherlich.
In conversation with one of POrtland's
leading lawyers Mr.. Whitney said he should
devote his entire fortune. which is very
large, to the development and manufacture
of sulphite fibre. With plant of such pro-
portions as the capitalists engaged in the
work can afford to develop, it can be seen at
a glance what future lies before the Port
land Company and what an industry will
come to Maine.
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-18
The hall was preltlly decorated with Ameri

The hall was prettily decorated with Ameri-
can ansigns and strips of bunting. Around
the hall we're the tables on which were the ar
ticles for sale. At the corner of the stage was
bags and other small articles. The stage il.
sell was curtained off and the evening enter
talnment took place there. The entertain,
ment consisted of Living Pictures" and
other pleasant features. One feature of the
to department of human nature that Is I'M
iversally developed. the restaurant. Re-
ception Hall. was remarkably we'll patron
lied during the supper hour. The members
OF the parish, especially the ladies', work ed
hard In the preparation for the fair and de-
serve much credit for its success. The hall
was crowded both afternoon ard evening.
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-18
DEATHS.

In this city. Dec. II, Mrs. Ada Lucetta Turner,
wife of Phillip F. Turner.
Service on "Wednesday morning at IL o'clock.
at residence of JOSIAH 81. Drummond. No. AIS
Cumberland street. Burial at Brooklyn, N. Y.
Friends VIII please omit flowers.
In this city. Dec. IL Mildred Beatrice, daugll-
ter OF Henry q. and Eliza A. Stone, aged 6
months days.
from No. 215 st John street.
In Fryeburg, Dec. 10. Mrs. Sarah Page wife of
Elbridge g. Charles, aged Al years.
In Livermore Falls, Dec. is, Edgar NJ. Eustis,
aged % years.
In West Bath. Dec. 16. Kingbury Bubier aged
81 years months.
In Arrowsic. Dec. 10, Ida r.. wife of Henry A.
StinsOn, aged 30 years.
In Biddef0rd, Dec. 15, George H., son of Gil
bert A. Sawyer, aged II years
In Biddefold, Dec 16, Catharine widow of the
late Leland Warehouse. aged 80 years months
In Gray, Nov. ~, Henry Golf, aged 76 years.
1.-The funeral services of the late Isabella Bibber
will be held this forenoon at 10 O'Clock at No.
IL Montreal street. Burial at Freeport.
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-18
Index Soap. The best for family use.
MAR RAGE

In Winthrop. Nov. %, Gilbert Taggart of MT.
vernon and Miss Jennie S. Parsons OF Vienna.
In Mechanic Falls Nov. %, Sydney N Holt and
Miss Laura j. Delano both of Poland.
Miss Jessie ID. Jones.
At Sheepscot Bridge. Nov. %, Elwell Lowell
and Miss Grace q. Addington, both of Newcastle.
In North Norway. Charles w. verrill of Green
wood and Eta M. Peabody OF Albany.
Maud /. Berry.
:, In Ipswich, Mass, Dec. IL, by Rev. Robert B.
Parker, Daniel Fuller Appleton Of New York and
wich
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-18
Maine People in Bosson.

These Maine people were at Boston hotels
Tuesday: Mr.. and Mrs. II 81. Kurdish,
Portland, 81. Il. Blanchard, Augusta,
YOung's; E. Bartlett. Augusta. fremont
Walter Tolman, H. @. and Mrs. Hale. Port
land, Isaac Dyer, Skowhegan, Quincy E. A.
Howe, Portland, B. B. Thatcher. Bangor.
Adams; 7. A. Emery, E. B. Allen, Portland,
4. I. Mason, Auburn, American.
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-18
MUSIC AND DRAMA.


At Lewis Hall tonight, the fourth enter
tainment in the d. V. 1. A. course will be
lecture on the morals and Marvels OF Ang-
ling, by the Rev. o. F. Stafford, pastor Of
the Universalist church at Morrill's Co rner,
who has the reputation of being exceeding
ly pleasing and instructive as lecturer, and
VINO Will ably continue the excellence and
general success which have thus far charac-
terlZed this course of entertainments.
THE SEVENTH sTocKBRIDGE.
Tomorrow evening. Mr.. George Riddle
will read Shakespeare's Midsummer Nights
Dream" Mr.. Riddle is one of the most de-
lightful readers that has ever visited our
city: Besides the reading there will be the
rendering of Memberships exquisite music
mann's sextette. This will no doubt be one
of the most attractive entertainments Of
the season.
THE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA.
Next Monday evening there will be large
audience at City Hall, to hear the Philhar-
monte Orchestra, 40 pieces, assisted by the
picked chorus of 25 voices. There Is a great
demand for seats and those who intend going
to the concert should get seats at Stock
bridges at once.
LIGHT OF ASIA.
Dudley Bucks Light of Asia" is charm
ing work. The Haydns themselves are de-
lighted with it, and all who have attended
the rehearsals speak in terms of the highest
praise. Mr.. Lou Brine, the well known bas-
SO. from Boston. will assist in the solos, and
Mrs. Fellows and Mr.. Gushing will be the
other solOists. The cantata will be given at
Mechanics Hall at p. m. tonight.
NOTES.
Karl Formes. the famous operate basso,
died on Sunday In San Francisco.
Lawrence Barrett, the actor, submitted to
an operation in his throat Monday, in st.
Margaret Hospital, Boston.
The New York Times says the syndicate
of Wall street brokers and railroad men
who furnished the cash that carried Buffalo
Bill and his wild West" aggregation across
the Atlantic are mourning the probable loss
of their investment. The amount advanced
was about $4,000.
Don't forget that the Gilmore jubilee tick
cts are now on sale at Stockbridge's.
Miss Edwards's illustrated lecture was
great success In Boston. Standing room
tickets sold for 81 each. She appears in the
Stockbrlige course New Years night.
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-18
Uniform Rank K, of p.

The petitioners for division of the uni
form rank, now organizing in Portland, have
voted TO continue soliciting until the next
meeting, which was ordered for Friday
evening, December 81. A soliciting commit
tee was appointed to canvass each lodge II
the city for additional signatures to the pres
emit list of 46
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-18
The cadets and NJ ontgomery Guards

Tonight the long expected contest for the
championship between the Cadets and
Montgomery Guards will occur at CITY Hall
Both companies are in it to win, and the
public Is assured of one of the best exhibit
tions OF military tactics ever given in this
city. The reserved seat tickets are selling
fast, but. few may yet be obtained at
StOckbridge's. There will be band con.
cert from z. 80 to 30 D. m.
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-18
The Railway Mail c,eeks.

The present Congress win be asked to pro-
vide for an increase in the compensation Of
railway mail clerks. 1t is proposed that
postol clerks who are assigned to routes of
from $50 to 200 miles shah receive Sf2oO per
annum; on routes Of from 800 to $50 miles,
$500; on trunk lines where the mail Is very
heavy and the routes are from 400 to 500 miles
aud four clerks are required, $3.50, S14o0.
$500 and $1,000 respectively. There Is also
provision In the proposed bill which gives to
the widow or nearest relative of any railway
mail clerk who loses his life while In the
service. one years pay, at the rate received
by the deceived.
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-18
WEDDINGS.
BLAcK-HIN =

Mr.. George F. Black of Portland was
united in marriage to Miss Alice A. Hincks
Of Hampden, at the residence of the brides
parents on Tuesday. December 10th, BY Rey,
d. E. French. Mr.. Black is agraduate Of
the State College, class'of 'S6, and Is engag-
ed in civil engineering. The bride is also q
graduate Of the State College, class of '87,
and has since been engaged In teaching, a
part Of the time being teacher Of the Yeazle
high School. The bride is well known in
Hampden, and has the high esteem of all.
The couple enter upon their welded life
bearing the happy wishes Of host Of friends
They expect to make their home in Portland
for the present tt5'fs
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-18
Falmouth encampment Election.

Falmouth Encampment, No. IL, I. o. o. F.,
elected the following officers last evening:
Chief Patriarch-JOhn III. Allen.
High Priest-H ward M. Chase.
Senior Warden Herbert L. Chase.
Junior Warden-Clarence B. Cook
Scribe-GeO. f. Simpson.
Fin. Scribe-Peter w. Stoneham
Treas-Horatio X. ColeswOrthy.
Agent of Hall Simeon L. Tracy
Trustees DR.. j. T. Thompson, DIR. C. w. Foster
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-18
"reminiscences Of tho x. be,IIon.

The second lecture in the series of "War
Talks" to be given at the Young Mems
Christian Association this winter will take
place this evening in the Association Hail.
The lecture will be given by Major H. S.
Burrage. Subject, "The Siege Of Knoxville"
Every young man is cordially invited to at
tend. Admission free.
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-18
Dining Chairs from CSC
to $500.

81 is pretty cheap for full Body Brus-
sells or Velvet. Tapestry we can saw 30
Genus and plenty OF them. Woods. Unions
and eottons In great variety, Prices of
carpets from 80 cents to $3.50 yard. =
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-18

Adsi 10 methers.-MRS. WINSLOw'S
SOOTHING SYRUP should always be used when
children are cutting teeth. 1t relieves the little
sufferer at once 1t 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 soothes the child. soft
cas- the gums, allays all pain, relieves wind. rcgu-
lates the bowels and is the best known remedy
for diarrhea, whether arising from teething or
other causes. twenty-five cents bottle. =,
ebl r., M,w,F&w1ye
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-18
Park Street Church.

AT a meeting of the parish held yesterday
afternoon 1t was voted to lease the church
property on the corner of Park and Pleasant
streets to First Presbyterian Society for
term OF three months, to be extended at the
pleasure Of both parties.
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-18
Been In Collision.

The revenue steamer Woodbury. arrived
yesterday, and reports on the 18th inst.
found schooner Gertie Lane of Portland at
anchor of Squirrel Island. She had been In
collision and lost her main boom, mast and
boat, and the steamer towed her into Booth
bay. She also lowed the schooners l.. ri.
Hopkins and Jennie Howard TO safe an
ehOraRe.
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-18
Royal concIave Of Knights and La
dies.

Cumberland Council and Portland Council
will hold special meeting at their hall this
evening, at 7.30 sharp, for the annual cleo
tton Of officers. Members are requested to
be present.
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-18
An Old Timer Gone.

The large tree that has stood in front of
Mrs Bakers boarding house on State street.
bearing the street sign for many years, was
chopped down yesterday by City Forester
Duffy. The upper part Of the tree was bad
" rotted, but the trunk was sound az the
lower end.
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-18
Mount Vernon chan,er.

At the annual meeting of Mount Vernon
Chapter, No. ], Royal Arch Masons, these
officers were elected for the ensuing year:
III. P.-Charles /. Riggs.
King-C0nvers o. Leach.
Scribe-Charles D. Harmon.
Treasurer-Eeander w. Fobes.
Secretary-F Franklin Fox.
Finance Committee Marshall N. Rich, Joseph
Y. Hodson, Clayton j. Harrington.
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-18
The arine Society,

The Marine Society held its annual meet
ing yesterday and elected these officers:
President-Ca Charles Ii. Chase.
Vice President-Captai. Richard sheppard.
secretary and Truasurer-Capt. VIM. Leavitt.
Relief tommittee-Captans e. g. Willard, J. 5
Norton.
Finance Commttee-Captains j. S. WinSlow,
John w. Deering, Frank &. White.
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-18
Postpopement.

The lecture on Europe" which was to
have been given at Vaughan street church
this evening has been postponed. An
ncuncement later
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-18
UNITED STATES DISTRICT couRr.
BEFORE JUDGE WEBB.

BEFORE JUDGE WEBB.
TUEsDAy-United States by Indictment VS.. d.
p. Spofford. Violation Of the customs laws. The
case Is practically that OF the schooner Edna May
which was tried In October In a different form.
Evidence for the government concluded, and eyi-
dence for the defense In progress.
Bird, District Attorney.
80 :. % q H. b. Cleaves and G. @. Curran.
On motion Of District Attorney Bird George A.
Gurran, ESQ., If Calais, was admitted to the barlof
the Circuit Court for this district.
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-18
VIZ. AoyknTIsEmKNTs TO-DAY.
r. o. Bailey & Co.

Messrs. #. o. Bailey g. Co. will begin the sale OF
Imported Rugs and Embroidarles at IL O'Clock
this morning az store No. 22S Middle street.
This is an unusually fine line Of Oriental goods,
and will be sold without reserve. We advise an
examination of these goods. n
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-18
Portland Medical School.

The Medical School have chosen these COM
mittees:
Executive Committee Fred Merritt Stiles,
William Herbert Bradford, Owen Percy Smith.
Committee on INSTRUMENTATION A. Smith,
Henry WALDO kimbal, Charles Francis Nutter.
Mr.. Harry 81. Brock will act as POSTMASTER
In the banquet.
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-18
New lodge Of Odd Fellows

A new lodge of Odd Fellows will be insti-
tuted at Cooper's Mills in the town of White
field ON December 26 1t. is to be called
Sheepscot Lodge. 122. DIR. W. johnson was
In the city yesterday making arrangements.
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-18
Christmas Tree for maine General
hoSpital.

The Kings Sons Association intend Civ
Ing Christmas tree to the Maine General
Hospital Any one wishing to contribute in
the way Of candies, picture books or toys
will please address Kings Sons, care Maine
General Hospital.
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-18
The PoIynesIan Under Sail,

HALIFAX. N. S.. December II The mail
steamer Polynesian, from Liverpool for Hal
lax and Portland, Me-, pat into st. Johns,
n. f., last night under sail, something hay
ing happened to her machinery. The agents
here will give no information, but the trou-
the steamer will proceed to Halifax tonight.
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-18
OAK SETS
for $40; Yes, for $50.

But for $1,000 we will give you something
that will make you feel 1t your duty to take
every neighbor in to see simply grand.
The Chamber Sets this year are beautiful in
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-18

When baby was sick. We gave her Castoria,
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to CastorIa,
When she had Children. she gave them Castoria.
deco 49, d&wly
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-18

Are you going to Boston, II so stop at veith's
Hotel, 245 fremont st., convenient to Depots
etc. Excellent table. light, airy ROOTS, best SER
Vice, and at lowest prices. American plan $3.50
day or rooms 81 day and up.
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-18
NEW ADVERTISEMENT.

tight rains.
PORTLAND, DEC. Is, 1889.
II F your sister, whom
i you wish to remember
by a Christmas gift,
is in her teens, she is
bright and pretty and gay,
the very elements your to-
ken should possess.
What do you say to a
French sachet of satin and
gold gauze lace, straight
from Paris, for S2.75? Or
a handkerchief and glove
press Of the same sort at
the same price? Take a
manicure set in a dainty
plush cash, with white cell
luloid utensils; $3.50 buys
a pretty one, you can go
higher or lower. A leather
writing tablet, with places
for stationery, stamps, blot
ter, etc., a complete outfit
for home use or travelling,
all kinds of feathers, $3.50
up, would please her, so
would a triplicate toilet
mirror at $500. She
would like a silver chain
bracelet at $3.50. It's ex-
pensive, of course, but it
will endure her life through.
Or give her an opera glass,
a feather fan, a Japanese
tea set.
For rs cts. you can get
a pretty tortoise shell
comb; a kid card case costs
one dollar, and the same
money buys a silver ban
gle Of the newest style.
For personal use a
storm coat of the most En-
glish cut at $50; a dozen
pairs of kid gloves would
make an acceptable gift.
A silver bon-bon dish,
with a pair of silver tongs,
would make her happy.
Give the dear girl a couple
of those exquisite plush
pillows we are selling at
$50, or a picture of the
Angelus for about 800,
either of which would be
like a sunbeam of bright
ness in her chamber. If
your list Of gift buying is
long, and there is need of
counting the cost, one of
the leather shopping bags
at SO cts. (see them in the
window today would
bring down the average
cost of your whole pur-
chase, and perhaps would
be the very thing she
wanted most.
O, there's no limit to
the catalogue of things
you can get here for a
young lady, and the prices
will not appall you when
you see the goods.
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-18

For any case OF nervousness, sleep.
essness. weak stomach. Indigestion. dyspepsia
ry Carters Little Nerve Pills. Relief is sure.
rte My nerve mcdicinee for th6price In market
.-------ye74.e dw1vr =,
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-18

No Christmas and New Years Table should be
without bottle of Angostura Bitters the world
renowned Appetizer of exquisite flavor. Beware
of counterfets. eod&wtjan1
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-18
ST. Stephen,s Fair.

The fair Of the st. Stephens parish at the
City Hall yesterday was great success.
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-18

We should as soon go without matches In the
house, as Johnson's Anodyne Liniment. for Group
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