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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-05-06
THE MAY INSPECTIONS.
Captain Norton Elected to Command
the Infantry-other Elections.

The three military companies of this city
belonging to the First Regiment of Infan-
try, M. V. NJ, were inspected at their armo-
rles last evening, by the colonel command
ing the regiment. Lucius FL. Kendall of Bid
deford. assisted unofficially by Lieutenant
Colonel W. Scott Choate of Augusta. The
Montgomery Guards, Co. E, were first in
spected briefly. They paraded 20 men and
two officers. and passed very creditably in
manual and also in condition of equipment.
Owing to the necessity for Colonel Ken
dali to be present to preside at an election of
captain in Co. A, at O'Clock, the inspection
of Co. E was cut short.
The election in Co. A resulted in the unan
imous choice of ex-Captain Benjamin A.
Norton.
There was an election also in Co. fol
first lieutenant, presided over by Captain l
81. Baker. Second Lieutenant Charles Col
Inns was elected first lieutenant, and Ser
geant Charles E. Davis was chosen second
| lieutenant.
The Inspection followed, Co. being pa
raded first, with 80 men and two officers
The company was we'll set up, and the arm
and equipments were in first-class condition
| Co. A, commanded by First Lieutenant
William F. Sederquest. paraded % men ant
| two officers, which is a very creditable show
| ing, considering the fact that no enlistment
have been permitted in the Infantry sine,
last June. Now that the troubles of tn,
company are over and a captain secured, the
company will be recruited up to its full
strength. The inspection of Co. A was very
| credtable.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-05-06
PERSONAL.

0. G. Boyd, Esq. is confined to his bed by
a severe attack of the grip.
Rev. John McGaw Foster of Bangor has
decided not to accept his call in the West
The marriage of Mrs. A. p. Gould, form
erly Of Thomaston, is announced in West
ern city.
Officer Webster has resumed his duties as
night turnkey at the police station after an
enforced vacation of month caused by an
abscess.
Rev. DIR. Penney has been called to the
pastorate of the Free Baptist church in Au-
gusta, which he relinquished some time ago
because of failing health. Dr. Penney's old
parlshioners are anxious to see him again in
stalled as their pastor and he will probably
accept the call.
Mrs. Andrew Halves of Deering recently
lost valuable amethyst from a ring. Sew
eral days after, Mr.. Halves saw in the garden
what at first glance. he thought was strange
bug. A second look, showed it to be the
missing amethyst lying where it had fallen
when Mrs. Halves was engaged in trans
planting some currant bushes.
VIM. Gushing Hammett, who was the sue
cessful candidate for the West Point cadet
ship in Congressman Boutelle's district is
the son of veteran Of the SecondMaine who
died from disease contracted in the SER
vice. His mother is now the wife of Mr..
George II. Cakes, of the firm of Cakes g.
Chandler of Bangor. He will now be obliged
to undergo a most rigid mental and physical
examination at West Point before admitted.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-05-06

A furry of snow yesterday afternoon as
tonished some c0ttagers and alarmed others
they fearing that a return of winter was at
hand. 1t passed quickly, however.
The Forest Queen is doing rushing bust.
ness at present carrying down the household
goods of early settlers on the different isl.
ands and bringing back quantities of rags in
the hands of Hebrew rag merchants, and
Holsters from Trefethen's Landing.
Quite goodly number of cottagers have
moved down to the islands already, and
more are moving down every day. Among
those who take the boat every night are
Clinton l.. Tukesbury, United States Ship
ping Commissioner, DR., c. M. Talbot, Jesse
L: Hartshorn, w. Fl. Shurtleff, Charles Fl.
Whittier and others.
Captain Poor's pilot boat Maggie passed
down through the roads last night with John
+. Randall and Joseph N. Martin and lot
of wooden decoy ducks ON board, bound for
the upper end of the bay, where they pro
pose to. lay. in supply Of flesh and blood
ducks. besides spending several days on a
spring vacation. Mr.. Randall is suffering
the right eye, that he received few days
ago, but he can see to shoot with the other.
The Harpswell steamer Merryconeag is
still lying at Portland Pier in the hands of
the painters, who are doing good work all
over the vessel, inside and out. The Merry
c0neag Is a fav0rite in the bay, and with her
shining paint and clean decks will be more
thing of beauty than ever ibefore. Captain
Long is running the Chebeague on the
Harpswell line, and finds her all that was
expected and even more, the boat being light.
fast, manageable and economical of fuel.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-05-06
THE LEVEL AND SQUARE.
Opening of the May Meetings of the
Masons.

The Grand Lodge of Maine met at Mason
ic Hall at 9 o'clock yesterday morning, AL
bro E. Chase of Portland, Grand Master,
presiding. Eight past grand masters were
present-Hiram Chase, j. III. Drummond'
Edward P. Burnham, Charles l. Collamore,
M. +. King, w. r. G. Estes, Fessenden L.
Day and Frank L. Sleeper-with many other
prominent past officers and large portion of
the delegates, while others arrived on
later trains. The venerable Grand Secreta-
ry, Ira Berry, nearly 80 years old, although
feeble, was present at the opening.
Reports of grand officers and committees
occupied the morning session.
Grand Master Chase delivered long and
able address. giving an account of the dis
charge of his duties and the condition of the
fraternity. He reported the craft in pros
porous condition. The number of members
is 2O,96S, against 2O.675 last year, anincrease
of 293. The initiates are 835; the deaths
302; number of lodges 1872.
at noon the Grand Lodge called off until
2p.m.
The Grand Lodge met at o'clock. The
horr before election was spent In routine
OAoAhSooB anu oicbliOubiuS ~ w
committees. The following officers were
elected:
Grand Master-Henry r, Taylor, Machias.
Deputy Grand Master-H Horace 81. Burbank
Saco. -
Senior Grand warden-George R. Shaw, Port
land.
Junior Grand warden-samuel L. Miller, Wal
Grand Treasurer Frederick Fox, Portland.
Grand Secretary-Ira Berry, Portland
Gommttee OF Flnance-M. #. King of Portland,
EDWARD Z. BurDham of Saco, Albro E. Chase Of
Trustees Charity Fund for Three Years-Ed-
ward Z. Burnham of Saco, Archie L. Talbot of
| Lewiston.
The Grand Lodge then called off until
Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
| The Grand Royal Arch Chapter met at Z
o'clock, Charles l. Collamore of Bangor,
Grand High Priest, presiding. Twelve Of
the l6 Past Grand High Priest were present
and 40 of the 40 chapters were represented
The Grand High Priests in his annual ad.
dress. reported a prosperous year, which
was confirmed By the reports of the visiting
| officers.
The report on returns showed 40 chapters,
1869 members, gain of 27e, and 4OS candi-
dates.
The following officers were then elected
Grand High Priest-Charles 1. Collamore, Ban
| gor.
| Deputy Grand High Priest-Albert M. Penley,
Auburn.
Grand King-Judson B. Dunbar, Portland.
| Grand Seribe-Seward s. Stearns, Norway.
| Grand Treasurer-Rutns 81. Hinkley, Portland
Grand Secretary-Ira Berry, Portland.
Committee of Finance-Josiah I'll. Drummond OF
Portland, Nathan Woodbury. of Lewiston, Joseph
A. Locke OF Portland
The Grand Chapter then called off until 8
a. m. Wednesday.
The Order of High Priesthood will meet at
II a. M, the Grand Council at p. m, and
the Grand Lodge at p. m. and in the even
inp
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-05-06
BRIEF JoTTINCS.

Flurries of snow yesterday afternoon.
The revenue cutter Woodbury. has finished
her winters cruising and came into port yes
terday.
The auxiliary to the 18th Maine regiment
will meet this evening at 1880 at G. A. r.
hall.
The Yacht club members should remem-
Der their monthly meeting tonight at eight
o'clock.
The monthly meeting of the Temporary
Home will occur Wednesday afternoon at 3
o'clock in the Fraternity rooms.
1t was cloudy and cold yesterday. The
mercury indicated but 400 at o'clock and al
some places was much lower at sunrise.
The Boothbay steamer Enterprise has
come off the Marine railway and gone to the
Portland Company's for repairs to her EN-
CINE and boiler.
A fine set of photographs of Ladder Com.
pany No. 1, with Chief Engineer Cloyes, is
on exhibition in the window of the Hall
Rubber Company's store.
Unity Lodge, L. o. .. f., will work the
first degree on three candidates this evening.
It is earnestly desired that all the officers be
at the hall at 1851 m.
Evangelist j. FL. Littlefeld, who has been
holding very successful meetings in Massa-
chusetts, will preach at the Gospel Mission
this evening at 7.45 o'clock. All are invited.
The sale of fancy articles will take place
at the First Baptist vestry this afternoon and
evening Supper served from $50 to o'clock
Admission free. Ice cream served during
the evening.
One who claims to knew the exact status
of Boston g. Maine affairs says mo prop
osition or plan of any kind for bringing the
leased lines into the system has received
anyconsideration whatever"
Chsfin's fruit store on Congress street,
can be seen barrel Of russell apples, put up
by Granville Leayitt of Buxton, which took
first prize at Cornish fair. They are very
handsome and all of one size.
II. B. Hart, VIM. j. Whitney, j. L. Hutch
inson, Charles Il. Day and w. w. Jordan Of
the Portland Wheel club. and j. F. Dyer
and James II. Beardsworth Of Portland
went out to Sacn on their wheels Monday.
Tomorrow ascension Thursday is con-
firmation day at the Cathedral and many
children receive first holy communion at 8
o'clock mass. There will be vespers at 7.3O
p. m. There will be devotions at the Cathe-
dral on Tuesday and Thursday at 7.30 p. M,
during the month of May.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-05-06
Large Land Sale In peerlne.

The auction sale of the Perkins real es-
tate at Deering yesterday, was one of the
largest sales in the town for several years.
About 100000 square feet of land and cot
tage house were sold for an aggregate
amount of upwards of $4,000. The sale be-
gan with the lot on Lincoln street. next to
A. K. Bangs's house which went to John M.
Adams for five cents foot The next cor
ner lot went to Mr.. Tibbetts for five and one
half cents foot. The cottage on Grant
street went to Charles York the Portland,
tailor, for $2,525. Mr. York also took the lot
adjoining for six and one-half cents foot.
The two lots at the foot of the garden, 2O, 600
square feet, went to Webb Dyer for six and
three-quarter cents. The block of four lots
on the southwest corner Of Grant and Per-
kins street went to Mr.. c. S. Foss at an aver
age rate of about seven cents. The lots on
the easterly corner of Pearl and Grant
streets were sold at rates varying from five
and seven-eighths cents to four and FIVE
eighths foot The lot on the northerly cor
ner OF Grant and Pearl streets went to G. A.
woodbury. for five and three-fourths cents a
t mot VT Another lot below the one taken by
cents foot. 0"' NV
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indian Association.

The regular meeting of the Indian Asso
citation was held in the parlors of Congress
Square church yesterday. The president re.
ported that four hundred acres of land had
ford, for the Seminole Mission, and two de-
voted and competent missionaries engaged
and now house chapel, saw mill. nipple
ments, horses, wagon, etc., are to be provid
ed. The Maine branch has become respon-
sible for $500 towards the support of this
mission. The membership fee is one dol.
lar. New members are arnestly desired as
we'll to extend the interest in Indian affairs
as for the support of the mission
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-05-06
The Liquor Business.

The first seizure made at a railroad station
under the new law was made at the Maine
Central in this city by the deputies Monday
afternoon of four half barrels, two of ale
and two of lager. They had no distinguish
ing marks, and were signed for by Deputy
Plummer. They were bound for Lewiston,
Waterville and elsewhere 1t remains to be
seen If the company will be held on a charge
of illegal transportation.
Yesterday pint bottle of hard stuff was
seized at Cornelius Connelly's, 449 CONNER.
cial street.
The deputies say that it was no dryer Mon.
day, or since then, on the street than it iva:
all last week. The grand jury began its SEES
many parties fearing indictments, have been
getting themselves out Of the way. 1t is ex
pected the grand jury has long task before
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-05-06
The Horse was Dreaming.

At a little before 10 o'clock yesterday fore
noon horse belonging to Charles Ii. Lee
man, the teamster, standing on Congress st.
near Congress place suddenly, without warn
ing, fell over on the ground. The usual
crowd collected and after some little work
the animal was placed right side up again.
Inc only reason that could be assigned for
sne c9iiapse Is that the horse dropped asleep
anu had r dreamed that the center of gravity
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-05-06
"OId Hutch" and the pjstoI-

EVANSVILLE, Ind, May ga little piece
OF unwritten history in connection with the
visit of "Old Hutch" came to light Sunday
afternoon. Chief of Police Hewitt tells Of
Mr.. Hewitt says that he was living down on
the sofa and had laid his revolver on the ia
BILE near him, when Hutchinson returned
from stroll. Taking seat near the table.
he picked up the weapon and pointed ii
toward his head. but before he had an oppor-
tunity to pull the trigger the chief jumped
up and took it away from him. Mr.. Hutch
insOn declared he did not want to kill him.
self. If he had he would have taken some
other means.
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Uniformed Rank, X, ofP.

Colonel Sabin. First Regiment, U. r. <. of
p, has issued general orders calling meet
ing of the field, staff and line officers in Port
land, Tuesday, May. 10, to arrange for the
date and exercises of the field day when it is
expected that General Carnahan and men,
bers of his staff and possibly the Supreme
Chancellor will visit the state Colon ell
Sabin also says:
advice is received at these headquarters
that Portland Division, No. 8, will tender a
reception and ball to the members of the u.
X. and Grand Representatives at City Hall,
Portland, on the evening of May 10, and 1t is
hoped that the Uniform Rank will be largely
represented from all parts of the state"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-05-06
The Strikes.

Several of the striking hod-carriers have
returned to work. They preferred S1.75 per
day to remaining idle.
Yesterday the messenger boys did not go
near the offices and made no demand for an
increase Of pay. The companies delivered
messages by horse and carriage, and will
continue to do so in !efinitely until the strik-
ers return at the old pay or new ones are en-
gagged in their places,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-05-06

At2.3o O'Clock today, F. o. Bailey g. Co. will
sell at store 2e1 Middle street, a rare collection
Of Italian marble statuary, vases, animals, pedes-
tails, SC. Exhibition during the forenoon. We
solicit the inspection of all citizens, and the la.
dies are especially invited to examine this beauti-
full collection. Sale will continue at 7.3o and
$50 O'Clock each day until the entire stock is
sold. See auction column
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-05-06
First Presbyterian Church,

At meeting of the official board of the
First Presbyterian church, held on the eve
ming Of May 4tb, the following resolutions
were unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, That we exceedingly regret the resig.
nation of Brother j. r. Crosser as our pastor and
feel that we lose faithful friend, a devoted and
able minister of the gospel. W
RESOLVED, That It is to his kindly efforts we are
largely indebted for our present PROSPERITY and
our best wishes go with him to another place in
the Masters vineyard.
Resolved, That copy of these resolutions be
our pastor, and published in the daily papers Of
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-05-06
DEATHS.

In this city, May 8, Stephen c. Munsey, aged SO
Funeral service on Thursday afternoon at 2
O'Clock, from his late residence No. 45 Chestnut
street.
In this city, May 8, Charles B. Clapp, aged rs
years months.
Funeral on Friday afternoon at o'clock, from
his sons residence, No. "a Myrtle street.
In White Rock. Gorham, MAY 3, Ivory Lord
aged 80 years 10 months.
Lewiston papers please copy.1
In Boston, May 8, w. III. Harrington, formerly
OF Portland, aged AZ years months
IInterment at Evergreen Cemetery Mav9
In Lewiston, May 4, Mrs. Elvivra A., wife of
Capt. Johu r. Stinson, aged IA years.
years. e -
In Waltham. Mass, May3 Caroline Jueii Good
aie, only daughter OF Prof. and Mrs. George L.
G00dale OF Cambridge. -
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Professor Churchill at High Street.

At o'clock this evening, under the aus
pices of the Ladies' Circle. Professor Church
i'll of Andover will give readings at the high
street church. 1t is but short time ago
that Prof. Churchill read at the Second Par
ish to a delighted audience, and fully as
large, if not larger audience will greet him
this evening at High street. Professor
Churchill stands at the head of the male re-
citers in this country, and it is always re-
fined pleasure to listen to him.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-05-06
City of WesthrooL

at the city meeting Monday night ordi-
nances establishing the fire department and
one relating to treasurer's duties were read
and passed. and one relating to sewers wa :
referred. Among the orders passed was ono
giving $500 to Woodlawn cemetery; to give
a quit-claim deed of the Weston property N
James p. Carter that the fire department
expend $50 for their department; fixing The
marshaPs salary at $780, and that the mayor
appoint fence viewers,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-05-06
Mr. Benson GETS the CLARKE Prize

The Clarke prize of $500 for the best
American figure competition at the exhibi.
bition of the National Academy of Design
was awarded by the committee to Mr.. Frank
w. Benson of Salem, Mass.
Mr.. Benson will be remembered as the &C.
complished teacher under whose instruction
the pupils of the Portland Society of Art
School made such remarkable progress du r.
ing its first two seasons.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-05-06
The Custom hnusa.

Francis E. Chase of Deering, has been ap-
pointed inspector and acting deputy collec.
tor of customs" in place of william M
Dow of Gray. Luther Bradford Of naaring
has been appointed inspector Of customs ins
place of Thomas ). BRIGHAM of Paris.
The office of examiner, now filled bv iamos
T. Jenner. has been abolished, to take eff Iof
on and after the 10Th inst
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-05-06
Ancient Order of Foresters,

A delegation from Court Falmouth, Order
of Foresters, of this city, left on the morn
ing train yesterday for Bangor to attend the
ball of Court Grattan of that city, which
was to be held at Norombega Hall last even
Black. Thomas Whalen, James A. Broe,
Jere Davis, James Butler, Il. II. Flaherty
ana Tho Thomas ,DIonahue, The Bangor Forest
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-05-06
RITUARY.
Stephen c. MunseY.

Yesterday forenoon, Stephen c. Munsey
died at his home. As Chestnut street, after an
Illness of four weeks. Mr.. Munsey was sc
years and Q months old He was born in
Wiscasset, and lived there during his minor
ity, learning the sailmaker's trade. At the
age Of p he came to Portland, and entered
the employ of Mr.. Cumpston, who conduct
ed sailmaking establishment near the head
of Central wharf. The firm soon afterWard
became Cumpston and Munsey. This firm
existed for over 20 years, and then, after Mr..
Cumpston's retirement. it became Stephen
G. Munsey & Co., his associate being MT.
Robert Mitchell. They were in business TO-
gether for over 40 years. About ten years
ago, Mr.. and Mrs. Munsey celebrated their
golden wedding. His wife lived only about
year after that pleasant event. Mr.. Mum
sey was a quiet, unassuming man, and he
leaves host of friends to mourn his death.
He was one of the oldest Masons in the city,
and was member of the Aged Brotherhood.
The funeral services will be held at 40 Chest
nut street. Thursday
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lMackereI Abroad.

The mackerel seem to be abroad in mum
bers this spring. Captain Hill, Of steame
Halifax, has arrived in Halifax, Nova SEQ
tia, with a story that will please the fisher
men. He says that on Saturday, at 9 p. m.
while 70 miles east of Boston, he met Is fish
ing schooners, and for the next two hour
passed through an immense school of mack
erel. Captain Hill says he never saw sucf
a large school of mackerel before. lThey
were heading east
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-05-06

TUEsDAY.-The May criminal term was opened
with prayer by Rev. Mr.. Phelan OF Preble
chapel
The grand jury consists of IL members, and is
the same jury that served at the January and
September terms. Every member was present
and under the direction Of County Attorney Rob.
inson they went to their room and began upon the
grIst of matters awaiting their attention. There
are about 80 bound over cases from the Municipal
Court, besides 30 appealed cases. IL the grand
fury return indictments in proportion to the mum
Der of cases presented to them the June roses
will see this term in full blast.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-05-06
The Maine Central Extension

A large number of passengers left Port
land Monday in the first regular train or
the Mountain division of the Maine Ceptra
b;anch over tho extension to Lancaster, N.
H., and among them were several through
passengers. The trip was a great success,
the road smotb, and schedule time was
were found at the Lancaster House. Yes.
teday morning the party returned. They
found the ground covered with snow at f alb.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-05-06
Portland Banjo, Mandolin and Gull
tar Orchestra.

The players of mandolins. baDjos and gui-
tors, at their meeting Monday night adopted
the above name for their club, and elected
the following officers, the other officers hay-
ing been elected at previous meeting:
President-R. A. Bachelor.
Vice PreSident-E. H. Elwell.
Committee on Massachusetts, Illsley Barnum
Cammett and Pennell.
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In Bethel April ~. by D: W. Hardy Charles P.
OF the late Cyrus Bartlett of Bethel
In Lewiston, May 1, by Rev. Perry Chandler.
Mr.. George w. York OF Auburn and Miss Nellie
M. Huntington Of Lewiston.
In Auburn. April 80, by Rev. G. A. HAYDEN. Mr..
Mellen G. Hunton and Miss Maud j. Beal, both of
Auburn. "''- Va