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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-16
TRIAL TRIP OF the vEsuvIus.
What a Portland Boy Has to Say of


The following interesting account of the
trial Trip OF the dynamite cruiser Vesuvius
was written to relative in this city, by
Portland boy, Samuel Spring Jordan. who
was Tor TWO years draughtsman in the late
John Roach's shipyard at Chester. and for
the past year In the government employ at
cramps shipyard, Philadelphia:
i went down the river on the dynamiter
"Nesuylus" on her trial trip a couple of
weeks ago and enjoyed novel experience.
que Is, practically speaking, merely ma
cnlne SO full she Is of engines and guns. The
TIP was more of an acrobatic feat than any
tnlng have ever seen in that line. The en-
glne room was full of steam overhead and
tne water was pouring on the engines 10 keep
ner cool and it fairly rained in torrents. All
the engineers wore oil skin clothes and
southwesters and were running from bearing
TO bearing like q swarm of bees, heads down
and hands out ahead TO clear the way. 1t
made me think of the rush line in q foot ball
| contest. The engines were running 275
turns minute and everything looked like
the spokes wheel. There was sound of
escaping steam, a sort of general swish like
rocket and the whole sensation was like
being on fast locomotive crossing a bridge
On deck the sensation was again very Strik
ing. The boat seemed to be ploughing two
great burroughs at the bow and great wave
was following the stern, thrown up to lev
ell above the deck little way from the boat
| by the action of the propelers
which took the water from under her so fast
that the stern sunk down at times below
the water. She was going for a short time
| at the rate of 81 knots, but owing to an acci-
dent to the engines did not fulfill the contract
| speed She will undoubtedly do so when put
in repair. wouldn't have missed the expe-
rience for great deal, as there is probably
| no one outside of the other visitors with us
that has ever had the same experience in this
country. The yorktown" had prelimina-
| ry trial last week and performed very salts
factorily. She.will probably soon be turned
| over to the government. l am watching all
complete data of them and their machinery.
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1.-THE PRESS announces that on and
after the first day Of January. 1889,
the price of the Daily PRESS will be $500 a
year, or 30 cents month, when payment is
made in advance.
The PRESS is admitted to be the best news
paper in Portland.
In the character, in the amount and in the
freshness Of the news published by it every
morning II is without a rival in the city or
the State.
Having made itlthe best newspaper, the
Publishers propose now to furnish 1t at a
price within the reach of all. After January
LIST the PRESS will cost you but fifty cents a
month, or six dollars year in advance.
Now is the time to subscribe.
-A>iatnre is Just assembling. and of
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spare no pains or expense to ., ,hn ,.,ao,
and best reports. Congress is also IN. ses
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Begin the new year by paying 80 cents a
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Messrs. Raymond & Whitcomb's
Second Mexico Tour.

The series Of Mexico tours organized by Messrs
Raymond 4 Whitcomb Is proving very successful
and well II might be 50, for there could not posi-
bly, lbe a more thoroughly satisfactory way o.
travelling in a foreign country. A splendldly
equipped train, Of the vestibule pattern, with
dining-car, barber shop, and even bathroom in
cluded, enables the party to visit many outofthe-
way cities and interesting scenic points, which
individual tourists are compelled to omit. The
itinery this year has been enlarged so as TO in
clude several important places in both Mexico
and California which previous tourist parties
have not visited. In the former list is the famous
old city Of Guadalajara, unquestionably one OF
the most fascinating and quaint places In all Mex
leo. The second party will leave Boston Monday,
Feb. IL, and be absent eighty-two days. Inc
third and last Mexico excursion Of the season Is
ami ounced for Monday, March IL. This trip will
omit California and occupy only forty-seven days.
Descriptive circulars will be mailed free by w.
Raymond, 298 Washington street, opposite
School street, Boston.
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BRIEF JOTTINCS.

The steamer Oregon, Capt. Williams, ar
rived at Liverpool Monday, having had a
good passage.
Rev. A. 81. Wright will preach at Free
street church this evening at 7.30 o'clock. All
are cordially invited.
Rev. Mr.. Crosser's lecture at Woodford's
will take place this evening instead Of Fri
day evening as first announced.
AT the annual meeting of the Portland
Steam Packet Company, held yesterday af-
ternoon, the. old board of officers was re-
elected.
Several lobster schooners came in from
Jonesport and Friendship yesterday with
over 10000 fine Holsters consigned to G. A.
Skillings & Co. "a
The members Of the Ladies' Aid of the
Sons Of Veterans Monday evening presented
handsome past presidents badge, gold
cross, to Pact President Mrs. E. L. Elwell.
The quarterly convention of the Reform
Clubs Of Cumberland county will be held
with the Portland Reform Club on Wednes
nesday and Thursday, Feb. 6 and 7.
Yesterday afternoon, after the work of
Portland Council. fine banquet was enjoy
their banquet hall, and in the evening Dun
lap Chapter performed its work.
Next Thursday evening the officers of Fal-
mouth Lodge, K. Of H., are to be installed
by the Grand Dictator of Maine, Edmund
McMurdie of Augusta, at their hall on Ex-
change street.
The majority of the stockholders in the
Hallowell Light and Power Company have
sold out their stock to Hon. Geo. P. Wescott
of Portland, president of the Kennebec Light
and Heat Company.
]. E. Bradford & Co. finished mast yes
terday for the sloop M. M. Hamilton, SO feet
long and 26 inches in diameter. 1t is
fitted with the masthead ventilator, new
invention patented by VIM. L. Bradford,
which is attracting considerable attention.
VIM. Pattee, the veteran designer, has
finished the model Of the new steamer for the
Portland and Boston line. President Coyle,
Of the company, has seen the model. and
pronounces 1t a fine one p-~f"'inary pans
Re az vUaI nave been drawn from the
model, but working plan has not yet been
made.
Among the fish arrivals yesterday were
the John Craig, with $4,000 pounds, the Ger
tie May with 10000 pounds, the Martha C.
with 10000 pounds, the George Keene with
|.15,OOO pounds. the City Point with $1,000
pounds, the Island Queen with 5000 pounds,
the Titmouse with 10000 and the Annie Sai-
gent with 5000 pounds.
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the ROCHESTER EXTENSION.
The Masor and Aldermen Decide to
Leave the Matter to the People.

AT an informal meeting of the Mayor and
Board OF Aldermen held last evening, after
the special formal meeting, the question Of
the extension of the Rochester road across
the poor farm to the foot of Preble street, re-
ceiyed careful discussion.
After much consideration of the matter II
was decided, with perhaps one dissentient
vete, to request the City Solicitor to prepare
an act to be presented to the present session
OF the legislature asking authority to submit
the whole matter to the popular vote Of the
city at the coming March election.
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provincial Farmers' Association, to deliv-
er series of lectures and aid In establish
ing farmers institutes,
The move for charter for the use of
electricity in running the cars on the horse
railroad does not seem to develop any oppo-
sltlon, ana doubtless another spring will find
the motors in operation and the cars run
ming with no one to hold the horses.
York.
Joseph Moulton, living on Beach Ridge, in
the town CT York, had his large barn burnt
on tine 18TH INST, at o'clock i1 the morning.
head OF cattle, 10 sheep, 100 hens, horse
and hogs persisted. A large quantity Of hay
was destroyed. also farming implements,
carriages. ETC. None Of the family can tell
how the fire originated. 1t is supposed to be
incendiary. Insurance about $500.
kittery.
The Maine Union Holiness Asso citation is
IN session here, Rev. A. f. Hutchinson pre-
1pdlngi Inc services are Of great interest;
hev. l. Luce and Rev. w. f. Marshall
preached yesterday.
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MUNICIPAL COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.

BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.
TUEsDAY:-Michael Harrlgan Intoxication
fined So and costs.
Henry Walker and Joseph Mcclure. Intoxica-
ton; each 80 days In county JAIL
Joseph Mcclure. Resisting officer; fined $50
and cost.
John Kelley and James Mcmahon Common
drunkards; each 30 days in county Jail.
John Williams, Frank McCabe John Mccarthy
and Charles Gordon. Vagabonds and idle per-
sons; each 80 days in county Jail.
Albert Sawyer. Gambling nuisance; bound
over TO the grand jury in the sum OF $500
Mary Curran. Common nuisance; bound over
TO the grand jury In the sum of $500.
Mary Curran. Search and seizure, second of.
fence; fined 500 and one-half costs, and six
months in county fail.
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The Weather.

The remarkable weather continues. Yes
terday the dust blew so that the water carts
would have been blessing.
Two Portland gentlemen picked large
bunch of Mayfiowers in the woods at Pond
Cove Monday, the buds just opening
FIVE large pond lily buds, just opening,
were picked in pond at Hollis Monday.
and one of them sent to lady in this city
AS contrast, January A. 1886, the harbor
master had steamers breaking ice in the har-
Dor, and also on January 23rd, 1888.
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MARRIAGES..

In this city, Jan. 10. by Rev. s. f. Pearson, Mr..
Charles Berry OF Fort Preble, and Miss Nellie
Grows of Portland.
In Bath Jan. IL, Capt. Chester Wallace, (of the
schooner Oliver s. Barrettl and Miss Belle Har-
ringtnn, daughter OF Charles Harrington.
In Boothbay. Dec. 20, William Written and Mrs
Jennie l.. Dickerson, both of Westport.
In Shapleigh, Bradford Pitts and Mrs. Mary
Abbott
In Searsport, Jan. L. Daniel III. Hartman and
Miss Faustina NJ Eames, both of Prospect.
In Searsmont Jan. /. N. w. Richards of Sears
mont and Miss Hattie Z. Thomas of Lncolnville.
In Union, Jan. 1, Miles b. Mank and Annie e.
Boggs, both of Warren.
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SUPERIOR COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE BoNNEY.

BEFORE JUDGE BONNEY.
TUEsDAY-State vs. Kate GRAHAM. Indicted
for keeping and maintai ling a liquor nuisance.
Verdict guilty.
f. W. Robinson. county attorney.
State VS.. Mary Ellen Shea Indicted for keep.
ing liquor nuisance. The Jury after being
out half an hour returned a verdict Of guilty.
\. W. Robinson, county attorney.
Frank Hutchins and Peter Shea pleaded guilty
TO keeping liquor nuisance,
State VS.. Charles II. Clark. Indicted for steal
ing the horse harness and phaeton Of tits r. Gil
patrick on the 18th Of November, 1888. Verdict
guilty
r. W. Robinson, county attorney.
w. G. Chapman, for DIT.
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DEATHS

In Auburn. Jan. 49, Mrs. Bedelia Faley, form
erly of Portland. aged 81 years 10 months
At Sea, Nov. 20, Fred Ernest, second son OF
Capt. Henry A. and Lizzie s. Irvine. formerly of
Portland, aged 70 years months.
a. In augusta, Jan. Is, James w. White, aged
In augusta. JAM IL, Peter Rice, aged 40 years.
In Chelsea, Jsn. II, Mrs. Emma j. Little6ed
aged SO years. =
- In Randolph, Jan. s. Mrs. Mary P. Day, aged
% In Boothbay, Jan. -, Daniel w. sawyer. aged
In BddefOrd Jan IL Alonzo Il Hanson AGED
% years. 20
In saco, Jan. IL, Mrs. Lucella E. Merrill, aged
80 years. -
In Saco, Jan. IL, James Norris aged rs years.
In Saco, Jan. IL, Mrs. Elmira Tibbetts.
AZ Clay Springs, Fla. Jan. 8, Mrs. Lyd a. widow
OF the late Rev. Joseph B. Stevens, formerly Of
West Falmouth. aged 10 years months.
In santa Clara, CAL, Jan. 3, Hannah ID. Free
man, wife of Daniel Freeman, Jr., formerly of
Hinot, aged 81 years months.
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An Interesting Lecture,

Hon. A. F. Moulton delivered an interest
ing lecture last evening at the First Parish
church in Scarboro, on "a Trip Across the
Continent" giving the peculiarities Of the
Great Salt Lake, with its surrounding seem
cry. a realistic sketch of the wonders of the
Great Yellowstone Park. and, in his charac-
teristic manner, quantity portraying the curl
GUS phases Of life as revealed by midnight
visit to Chinatown in San Francisco.
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Took inventory.

George c. Coates, living near Lewiston, Me-.
suffered off and on for ten years from infsmms-
tory rheumatism. 1t commenced with soreness
pervading all Of the flesh Of the body SO bad he
could not stand to be touched. He was very irri-
table, lost all appetite, and the bowels became
badly constipated. Soon the legs, feet and hands
began to SWELL and then he would be confined to
his room for months at time. This has been go
ng on for ten years and more. During tall these
years of intense suffering. Mr.. Coates has re-
ceived treatment all over the country. Going as
far as ST. Louis No., to celebrated specialist In
these dieases. But he failed to get even relief.
He had given UP ever getting any help, when he
read OF a wonderful cure made by Drs. Smith and
McMullen, the Magnetic Physicians, at the Uni
ted States Hotel, just like his own case. He went
at once to Portland. and called upon the doctors,
placing his case under their treatment that was
five weeks ago. A letter received from Mr..
Coates, says: He has been taking inventory and
finds he is as well man as ever before in his life,
and he has four patients for the doctors this week
Drs. Smith and McMullen treat every form Of
chronic diseases. They are permanently located
at the United States Hotel, and can be consulted
free from 0 a. m. to 8 p. m.
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HOLYOKE MUTUAL FIRE ms. CO.,
OF SALEM, MASS.

Annual Statement Jan. 1, 1889.
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Those who love music as science would
do well to read the ADJUSTMENTS of c. w.
Bennett, 16 Elm street, who makes a special
feature of teaching musical analysis. This
very practical and interesting department Of
musical theory is taught by him in an origi-
nal manner, without having recourse to the
written exercises generally employed In the
study of harmony.
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After the above Rev. Mr.. Crosley of the
school board of this city, addressed the teach
ers.
Mr.. Crosley did not speak on any special
subject. but drew an outline of the school
and its work, and then compared the schools
of Portland with those of other places, with
which it had been, his privilege to be ac-
quainted.
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Fire Waste In the United States

The total losses by fire in the United
States for the year 1888, aggregate s1Os, $780,
900. The aggregate loss for December last
was SIS, $4,000. The amount of losses in
Maine was Ss07, 900 the past year. The pop
ulation being $4,000, the average loss per
person was s124. This does not include the
losses Of Mutual Companies in this State.
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AV'"i''.'...' 49, .'-.s'.'. .-......''- Sz,Vohoo
In addition to the above, a large sum,
some $1,000 has been raised by the ladies for
frescoing, painting and re-furnishing the
church. The Young Peoples Aid Society,
Busy Bees. Ladies' Circle, Chinese Glass.
Sabbath School. the Y. P. S. G. E., have
made general collections for their several
departments.
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EOH sALE-Near the Western Promenade,
the modern Improvements; not and cold water
PAIN room, set tubs and bowls; hard wood and
tI,e hhooo[s sun all day. L. o. BEAN CO., 40
Exchange street. 16-1
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A GOOD OPPORTUNITY

.or an enterprisng man with only a small capital.
The International Hotel IN complete repair viii
be leased AZ moderate rental Apply % AUG.
2. FULLER. deca7d2m
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U. s. CIRCUIT COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE WEBB.

TUEsDAY-United States by indictment VS..
William Carney. Selling liquor without payment
of the special tax. Pleanot guilty. Ordered to
recognize for his appearance at the February
term
United States by indictment VS.. Fred Jimmf AK.
Selling liquor without payment of special tax.
Plea not guilty. Ordered to recognize for appear
anee at the February term.
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SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE HASKELL

TUESDAY Charles ]. Mccarthy administrator
OF John r. mccarthy, VS.: John s. White, ct al.
at no. today. Yerdict for the defendants.
III. ID. Hadlock. Strout. Gaze z Sfrout
Dennis A Meaher vs. Eliza Devote. An az
ton of trespass- At the conclusion Of The omen
ing for the plaintiff the jury was taken to view the
premises.
Prank & Larrahee
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ADVICE 10 Mothers. = MRS. wINSL0W'S
SOOTHING SYRUP should always be used when
children are cutting teeth. 1t relieves the little
sufferer at oncei 1t produces natural, quiet sleep
by relieving the child from pain, and the little
cherub, awakes as "bright as button" 1t IL
very pleasant to taste. 1t soothes the child soft
ems the gums, alays all pain, relieves wind, regu-
lates the bowels, and is the best known remedy
for diarrhea, whether arising from teething or
other causes twenty-five cents abottle.
JAMIE FM&W&w1y
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The New York and New England's Boston

The New York and New England's Boston
and Washington Express via Newburgh is
furnished with Pullman buffet sleeping cars,
running through without change. This train
leaves Boston daily, including Sundays, at 6
p. m. instead of 7p. m. as heretofore, ard
makes close connections for all points South.
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Or. FuJton's Lecture.

DR.. Fulton's lecture on "Why Priests
should Wed" drew large audience to City
Hall last evening. Besides the lecture,
| there wa good singing.
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Saccarappa,

AT the annual meeting of the American
Band, formerly known as the Westbrook
Band, the following officers were elected for
the ensuing year:
President-Fred Files.
Vice President-Ed Mcclellan.
Secretary-G George w. Knowlton.
Treasurer-Howard Babb
lie der-Howard Babb.
Assistant Leader Peter Cooper.
Janitor-James Ayers.
Trustees-Jesse Estes, Fred Cook and Melville
Knights.
Peoples Christian League, held Jan. 10, at
the M. K. church, Saccarappa, the following
officers were elected for the ensuing quarter
Presdent-George McCubrey.
Vice Presidents Frank Dunn, Charles Morrill,.
Secretary aud Treasurer-A. j, Stearns.
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The good old Vegetable Pulmonary Balsam
Best known cure for Coughs, Colds and Consump
ion. Genuine: Cutler, Bros. g. Co., Boston.
oct24 eod&w6mos
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Fairfield.

The proposition to hold one or two terms
of the Superior Court OF Kennebec county at
Waterville interests not only the lawyers
but many others having business at that
court. The claim for the Probate Court to
be held at Waterville portion of the time
each year, will also find many supporters
here. For these two propositions Fairfield
will throw its influence.
While other towns are putting in a claim
for the State House, the peculiar advantages
OF Fairfield should not be overlooked. 1t
may not have sufficient hotel accommoda-
ti0ns now, but 1t has energetic men who will
soon furnish something more complete than
we now possess. 1t has no hills to exhaust
the vitality of the honorable members, and
no wicked places such as they tell of at the
Capital. There is ample room all about us
to erect set of buildings that would be an
honor to the entire State. More than this,
we boast horse railroad connecting the en-
terpIising city Of Waterville with ours,
enabling those Of classical mind to smoke
under the beautiful elms on the campus at
Colby, and dream of other days. We have a
trotting park as good as that at Augusta,
and better than Portland can boo st, while
for enterprising men and good looking ladies
Fairfield takes the lead. If the State House
is to be moved, we can furnish the man who
will take the job and deliver it wherever
wanted, without damage to the decorations,
the beautiful chandelier in the hall Of the
House of Representative, or disturbing the
clerks at their duties. The business of the
State would in no wise be affected while the
beautiful structure was rolling on to its des-
tination. What other town can offer more
than this?
Lumbermen wear long faces, while others
are happy. The remarkable weather we are
having, and which is so thoroughly enjoyed
by all others Is not conducive to heavy lum-
bering operations. and the season must be
short when the teams get to work. At pres
ent nearly every firm Is engaged in yarding
their logs, waiting for snow.
DIR. q. NJ. Twitchell has gone on an ex-
tended trip through the province of New
Brunswick, under an engagement with the
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In order TO avoid all danger Of running your
health by drinking impure water, add 10 to 20
drops of Angestura Bissers to every glass Of
water you drink. octSeod&w
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For any case Of nervousness, sleep.
lessness. weak stomach. indigestion, dyspepsia,
try Carter's Little Nerve Pills. Relief is sure.
The only nerve medicine for the price in market.
dwlw
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The annual contributions of the church
the past year for various benevolent objects.
have been as follows, viz: