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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-01-02
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
THE UNKNOWN.


OF the many attractions Manager Lothrop
has presented at the Portland Theatre this
season Unknown" which I'll be produced
tonight and Saturday, is without doubt one
of the strongest dramas Of its class on the
boards. 1t combines sentiment and comedy.
Mr.. j. Gordon Edwards as the "Unknow n"
presents one of his best assumptions Miss
Kate Glassf0rd is very happy In her part
Mr.. Barringer as the old salt is said to be
very natural. Miss Annie McVeigh and Mr.
Cameron Clements have the strong comedy
of the play and keep the audience amused.
Mr.. Fannin, Mr.. Kingdom, Mr.. Page, Mr..
Wheelock and Miss Kean present the balance
of the characters in very acceptable man
ner.
"Kit" has been produced SO frequently in
this city, by Chanfrau, father and son,
that it is unnecessary to go into extended
notice of the play at this date. 1t will soon
be taken from the boards and Exit" will he
known no more. Last night it had pre-
sentation at Portland Theatre and gave the
usual pleasure to the large audience. All
the principal features were received with
the heartiest applause. The white quartette
Instead of the former colored quartetts
that has always appeared in the cast hereto
fore-proved themselves excellent singers,
and the judge and major ELECTED the usual
shouts of laughter. Mr.. Chanfrau was
bright and spirited as Exit" as ever, and
Messrs. Bertram and Willard ably seconded
him. The company was good.
NOTES.
W. 81. Crane proposes to play 1.-THE SEN
ator" In London next summer. After that
he will revive Henry w." in America, as
Stunning the role of Falstaff
A suit is brought in New York by Ella
Carpenter to restrain Miss Fanny Davenport
or any one else from using the title "Cleo-
patra" for play. The suit is generally
laughed at among theatrical people, as it Is
the general opinion that one might as we'll
cleopatra"
tine Crystal Slipper" with its mirth,
melody. gorgeous costumes and scenery, will
be brought out at the Boston Theatre on
January 18th.
Readers will remember that the Stoddard
lectures will begin with vienna" January
7th, and tickets should now be secured.
Stanley and Dixey tickets are on sale at
The subject of DR.. Blanchard's lecture in
the Church of the Messiah course tonight
will be "Gustavus Adolphus.'
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MARRIAGES.

In this city, Jan. 1. by Rev. DR.. Blanchard. Clay
ton L. Harris OF Boston and Miss Clarlbel Lane
OF Portland. tBoston papers copy.l
In this CITY, Jan. L, by Rev. DR.. Blanchard, EdW
l; Brown OF Gorham, N. H., and Miss Carrie G..
Wilson of Portland.
Dec 81, by Rev. N. 7. Whitaker D. D., George
II. Lowell and Miss Emma +. Burnett, both Of
Portland.
Dec. 81, by Rev. N. T. Whitaker, D. D., Edward
s. Libby aud Miss Ida A. Smith, both of Fort.
land.
At Chebeague, Dec. "a, by Rev. j. Wright, VIM.
f. johnson and Miss IneZ A. Ross.
In Greene, Dec. %, Jabez f. Pratt and Miss
Minnie III. Smith, both of Auburn.
In Greene, Dec. rs. Fred Ii. Pease and Miss
Hattie NJ Kicker.
In Greene, Isaac N. Parker OF Greene and Miss
Grace Il Gowell of Poland.
In Webster, Dec. %, William Crowley OF South
Lewiston and Miss Carrie +. Jordon of Webster
In Lisbon Falls, Dec. "a, VIII Wakely and Miss
Katie Beal.
:, In Norway. Dec. 80; Eugene Andrews and Miss
Mary L. Marst0n. both OF Albany.
In Bpwdon Dec. "a Clarence o. Purinton and
Miss Lizzie A. Douglass
In Dresden Mis- Fec 81 Sanford Stilphen and
Miss Emma LiscOmb.
In Dresden Mills, Dec, % Henry G. Grav and
Mrs. Sarah +. Mayors.
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Watch. Night Service.

At Congress street Methodist Episcopal
church the following programme was car
ried out Wednesday evening:
$50 P. M.-Praise service led by John 81.
or. Move feast conducted by Rev. D. B.
Randall.
IoP. M.-bible reading by T. K. Mcdonald,
1045 p. ADVERTISEMENTS.
II p. M.-COnsecration service led by f. w.
McKenney.
1t was benediction to have the presence
of the venerable and Rev. d. B. Randall,
who for over GO years has thus celebrated the
incoming of the years.
About $50 persons were in attendance, the
interest increasing till the new year was
ushered in. Cakes were substituted for the
customary bread at the love-feast. The
Bible reading was acrostic on the word
"Watch," attention being forcefully called
to the things over which one needs to watch,
namely his words, actions, thoughts, COM
pany and heart. Hot coffee and cakes were
served to all while happy Christian greetings
were exchanged in a pleasant social manner.
OF all the services of this character ever
held in this church this was one of the best,
fully justifying the sacrifice needed to make
1t success. At the close all were presented
with card souvenir from the pastor con-
tanning the motto given the members for the
new year. "He that is faithful in that
which is least is faithful also in much"
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The Engine Paid His Expenses.

Rev. DR.. Cyrus Hamln. president of Mid.
dlebury College in Vermont. and native Of
Waterford. in recent address at Wood
fords said his life depended upon the max
ing of screw. When at Bowdoin College
in 1882. he made brass screw for Professor
Smiths theodolite. and that led to his max
ing steam engine, the first one built in
Maine. He had never seen one in all his
life, but he asked the Professor if he thought
he could sell an engine If he could make one.
for as much as he could earn by teaching in
the vacation. The Professor thought he
could, he had made the screw so perfectly.
So he went to Portland and went to work in
clock-making establishment. AT the end
of ten weeks vacation the engine was COM
pleted and sold to Bowdoin College for $l75
He could have earned but $40 teaching. The
price of the engine was sufficient to pay a
years expenses at BowdOin then.
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THE STATE e.
ARoosTooK COUNTY.

AhOODIOOh SOON1Is
The selectmen of Houlton have closed q
contract with Houlton Water Company for a
term of ten years, the town to have the use
Of thirty hydrants for fire purposes and flush
ing sewers; also to have use of wafer for en-
CINE house on Water St., for which the COM
pany is to receive the sum of $500 per year.
HANCOCK COUNTY.
The barbor at Sullivan has been frozen
over so that it is impossible for vessels to
solid If two or three more days of cold wealth
er follow. Three years ago the bay was fro
zen over. the first time for forty years.
PENoBsCoT COUNTY.
The January civil term of the Supreme
Judicial Court will convene in Bangor next
Tuesday. January 6. Chief Justice John A.
Peters will preside. One of the important
cases to be tried is the suit between the towu
of Newport and the Kennebec Fibre Co.
The town has refused to accept an offer Of
$3.50 for damages to highways, one thousand
acres of tillage and timber land have been
overfiowed, the pro- erty OF Individual farm
ers, who cannot afford to suffer so great a
loss, and that the valuation of Newport will
iall OIL at least $780, 900 If the water is held at
It's present pitch.
SOMERSET COUNTY.
:, The case that had occupied the Somerset
.. j. court Tor over a week, closed lust after
midnight Thursday morning, with a disa-
Sto0uohb Va tuo jury Inc case was y. y.
Mills VS.. Somerset Railway Company,
and began last week. The plaintiff
brought action against the defendant road
to recover additional monies for extra work
performed by him as contractor in building
the extension Of said road to Bingham in
1889 which work, as he says, was not in the
contract arranged between himself and de-
PENDANT road.
Geo. FL. Pshon, sheriff-elect of Somerset
county, has appointed the following depu
ties: JOl n Il. Mitchell. Skowhegan Emery
Written fi;tsfeld Samuel G. Davis, Hart.
land; Horace b. Russell, Cornvlle; Alfred
Weymouth, Fairfield; Lyman Grant, Solon:
Wallace Emery, North Arson; Samuel S.
Walker. North New Portland; G. K. Neazie,
Norridgewock, jailor; Charles E. Leighton,
Harmony.
The PittsGeld Cooperative store, which
failed In October. will make settlement
with Its creditors for IS cents on dollar
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
The January term of the Washington
county Supreme Judicial Court will com
menc0 next Tuesday at Machias. Judge
l.. A. Emery, Of Ellsworth presiding. The
term is not likely to be a long one.
YORK COUNTY.
The Fred S. Quincy Belief Corps of Saco
has voted to disband the present organic l.
ton. In week National Corps will be
organized. This action was taken because
the present organization is not recognized
outside of the State and National Corps
will be recognized all over the Union,
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SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT.

The following decision with rescript was
sent down yesterday in case pending on
the law docket for the Middle district:
James F. Holmes VS.. A. B. Danf0rth.
Rescript by Walton, J.-This action is for
an alleged breach of covenant against in
cumbrances in deed of land. The deed
describes the land as bounded on one side
by the centre of a town road, and inasmuch
as this description renders the fact certain
that one. half of the width of the road must
be on the land conveyed to him. the plaintiff
claims that the existence of this road Is
breach of the covenant against incumbran-
ces contained in his deed. But the court
holds that when land conveyed is bounded
by the centre Of public road, and is SO de-
scribed In the grantees deed, so that knowl-
edge of the fact is brought home to him
without resort to oral or other extraneous
evidence, he must accept the land cum onere,
and will not be allowed to complain of thai
incumbrance as a breach of the covenants In
his deed. To that extent the rule Is just and
reasonable and well settled by authority.
Exceptions overruled.
Judgment for defendant.
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A DISASTER AVERrEp.
The Night Pullman over the Maine
Central Has a Narrow Escape.

The night Pullman from Portland, con-
sisting of locomotive No. 100, express, mail
and baggage cars. parlor and sleeping cars
and three coaches, had narrow. escape from
serious accident in the station at Bruins
wick Tuesday night. A switch.rod in the
three-throw switch just east of Union street
broke. throwing the tender from the rails.
The engine went down the middle track all
right. dragging the rest of the train. Just
before the station was reached the tender
tipped over and crashed into one of the plat
forms In the station, allowing the cars to
pass it. The breaking loose of the engine
set the automatic braFe instantly, stopping
the cars speedily. This alone prevented
bad accident. and the company has cause
to be thankful that their road is equipped
with this most valuable apparatus. When
the express car passed the tender, 1t struck
the front platform, completely demolishing
1t on one side and the car apparently lifted
little, there being no further damage for half
the length of the car. The sheathing of the
mail car was badly splintered and the run
ming gear on both cars was somewhat dam
aged. The forward truck of the parlor car
left the track but was easily pulled on. One
of the employees jumped from the cars and
narrowly escaped being crushed under the
tender. The shock to the passengers could
not have been very great as none of those in
the sleeping car came out to investigate the
delay, and it is presumed they knew moth
ing of 1t. The express and mail matter was
transferred to other cars, different engine
furnished and the train sent forward after a
| delay Of two hours. The train for Portland
was sent forward through the freight yard
only five minutes late.
When the wrecked train stopped it was
within ten feet of the train from Lewiston.
Had 1t not been for the automatic brake.
there would inevitably have been collision
that might have cost several lives. The off
cials were on hand promptly and the wreck
age was all cleared away by morning The
| damage Is only nominal
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DEATHS.

In Deering, Jan. 1, Jennie /, only child of Linus
and Ellen b. Sealy, aged IL years months.
In Westf Falmouth, Jan. 1. Olive H., wife of Ste
phen Obrion. aged 40 years 3 months.
Funeral service Sunday forenoon at IL O'Clock.
at the Baptist Church, Falmouth.
In Brunswick, Dec. rs, Charles II. Lee, aged Sc
years months,
In Brunswick, Dec. %, Israel G. Simpson, aged
SO years.
In North Fairfield, Dec. 10. Samuel c. scrlbner,
aged 35 years.
In East washburn Dec &c, Hattie E., daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Anthony X. TOzier. aged ri yrs.
In Lisbon Falls, Dec. %, Miss Laura Bibber,
aged 70 years.
aged So years.
In Vinalhaven, Dec. 1e, Mrs. Clarissa E. Arey,
aged SO years.
AT Boston Highlands, Dec. 80, Miriam, widow
OF Amos Sawyer, formerly of Pownal, aged 81
years.
In South Hope. Dec. IA, Halsey IL. Payson.
aged 81 years.
In Roekland, Dec. 49, James L. Durham, FORM
oiy VI De1r Isle, aged % years months.
n years.
In Deer Isle, Dec. IL, Olive, wife OF Chas Gray,
aged 46 years.
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w e DDINCS.
StudIey-Jones.

Mr.. Jason M. Studley and Miss Julia E
Jones we're united in marriage on Wednes.
day evening at their new home on Clifton
avenue, Deering. A large and happy COM
pany of relatives and friends, including
many young people from Pine street Meth
odist church Sunday school, in which the
bride was much loved teacher. witnessed
the ceremony, which was the full Protestant
Episcopal service performed by the Rev. J..
NJ. Frost. A large number of useful and
valuable presents accompanied the warm
congratulations sbowered upon the happy
ln
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BRIEF JoTTINCS.
1t spit snow all last evening.

1t spit snow all last evening"
The Chanfrau company are at the Fall
mouth Hotel.
were spits of snow. The mercury rose to
20e.
Tonight Bosworth Post will hold their
campfire and install their officers, at their
new building.
There will be services appropriate to the
ordination OF deacons at Second Parish YES
try tonight.
There was little going on yesterday on the
streets. Many of the merchants were busy
taking account of stock.
G. S. Feirfeld gave the children of the or
phan asylums free New Years ride in the
new barge Argonaut yesterday.
There was considerable swearing in the
county wing of the City Building yesterday,
1t was not profane swearing, however, but
oaths of office.
The Sullivan woman who was burned at
the Centre street fire and considered improv.
ing, died at the Maine General Hospital
Wednesday morning.
The train over the western division of the
Boston 81 Maine, due at 1155 a. M. yesterday
was an hour and half late, delayed by a
freight train.
Owing to the dangerous illness of the
child of Rev. Mr.. Pratt of Williston church,
the preparatory sermon at that church this
evening will be omitted.
MVenus is now morning star. Jupiter and
Mars still remain in the western horizon af-
ter sunset, while Saturn can be easily seen
later in the evening.
There will be rehearsal of the Wheel
Club Minstrels at Professor Rankin's room
this evening. Every member who is to take
part must be present.
The committee of Damon Assembly re-
quest the sisters of the order to bring cake
to the installation next Saturday evening.
Meeting will be called to order at 7.30
O'Clock.
Members of the Women's Literary Union
are reminded that the second winter meet
ing will be held at Thatcher Post Hall Sat-
urday afternoon, January Sd. Exercises
will commence promptly at $50 o'clock.
The teachers Bible class for the study of
the Sunday school lessons will be held In
the Y. M. G. A. rooms this afternoon, at 4.30
o'clock. led by Rev. N. T. Whitaker, d d.
All interested in Bible study are cordially
invited to attend.
Hoods calendar for 1891 is out, and is a
beautiful production of the lthographers'
and printers arts. The subject represents
three children playing musical instruments,
and the positions, expressions. coloring and
general finish make a charming picture.
A large number of the emp Dyes of the
Maine and New Hampshire Grauite Compa-
ny, whose quarries are at ed,tone, N. H.,
were in the city yesterday, on their way to
their homes in Hallowell and else where. The
company gave them free tickets to go home
to spend the day.
AS the village urchin wages against the
domestic Tom cat, so does Brussels soap
wage war against dirt.
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The Ainz Collection Of Moorish
WEAPONS

A recent addition to the cabinets at the
historical room in the Baxter building is the
Ainz collection of Moorish weapons. Senior
Ainz, who several years ago, was the Span
ish consul in this city, had made this col
lection in his country, and told MIR. Baxter
that the weapons were very old and valua-
BILE. being once the property of chieftains.
When he went back to Spain he left them
stored here, and when he died, about year
ago, they came into the possession of the
Public Library, which loaned them to the
Historical Society. There are two long
fint-lock rifles, elegantly ornamented with
solid silver and inlaid ivory. A long hal
berd exhibits beautiful fligree work in sill
yer, and the dark wood Of the handle, like
the gun-stocks, Is inlaid with various de-
signs in ivory. There are several bright,
murderous looking daggers, some with
straight and others with curved blades.
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the e. N. VS..

The second successful reunion of the
Glass of 'SS, was held New Years eve, in the
new Grand Army Hall. At the business
meeting which occupied the first part of the
evening, MIR. George c. Orr was elected
president and Miss Ella F. Coe, vice presi-
dent. A pleasing entertainment in which the
fine banjo and guitar duets Of Messrs. Rich
and Fobes figured prominently, was followed
by bountiful refreshments. Then dancing
and games were in order until midnight,
when, after the exchange of Happy New
Years, the members disbanded to meet again
in,
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They Had a Good Time.

A most enjoyable occasion was participated
In last evening by the dining hall boys of
the Preble House at the residence of Head
waiter Coleman. There were various games
INDUCED in during the evening. After a
few selections rendered by Messrs. Allen
and Howley candy and cake were served
and cigars lighted. The party dispersed at a
late hour wishing Mr.. Coleman a happy
New Year. On the whole the event was one
that was highly appreciated by the boys and
will be long remembered.
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Carpenters' Union.

The Carpenters Union of this city will
celebrate the new year next Wednesday eve
ming by giving its members clam supper in
honor of the old year and the work which
the union achieved during that time. The
officers elected for :he ensuing term are as
follows: John McCone, president; John
Dunn, vice president; N. c. Mcdonald, re-
cording secretary; l.. w. Whi;comb, finan.
cial secretary; A. N. Bruins, treasurer; P.
White, conductor; John j. Mcdonald, war
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Still Alarms.

Hose was called to the house No. SO Gen.
tire street at $50 yesterday morning by some
one who saw smoke issuing from the win
dows. The house has been recently rlas-
tered and several stoves were used to dry
1t. The pipes were short and the house
filled with smoke.
A still alarm called the fremen Wednes-
day morning to the Coesworthy block on
Free street, near the corner of Centre street.
The upper part of the block is occupied by
Mr.. Cleaves's boarding house and bed and
mattress were found on fire before the fire.
men arrived. They were threwn out of the
window and the fire extlnguished with little
damage to the room.
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Board of TYaeIa.

At the stated meeting of the managers of
the Board of Trode yesterday morning,
MessIs. Eben Corey and George Walker
were appointed committee to examine the
accounts of the treasurer.
Messrs. Nathan Cleaves, Charles j. Chap
man and George E. Davis were appointed
committee to nominate list of candidates
for the several offices of the board, to be
presented at the annual meeting on the
evening of the 18th inst.
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Presentation.

Yesterday the employees at Lord, Haskell
& Co.'s gave the retiring members of the old
firm pleasant surprise in the way of an
elegant gold headed cane to Mr.. J. N. Lord,
and beautiful silver smoking set for Mr..
F. S. Clarke. The presentation speech was
ably delivered by Mr.. George W. Cooper.
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The Wilton wooIen Company

The creditors of VIM. C. Furnel of Will
ton, met December 80 The committee
chosen reported the liabilities In round
numbers as $4,000. and the nominal assets
$4,000. Mr. Furnel is to make an assign
mento of all his property, provided his credi-
tors Will sign off. The creditors have ap-
pointed John Pike of Wilton to represent
than
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The funeral Of the late Miss Julia P. Har
ris took place from her parents residence on
Deering street yesterday afternoon. There
was very large attendance of friends of
the parents as well as the young associates
Of the deceased. The floral offerings were
DR.. Hill oficiated and the First Parish
choir sang with great tenderness appropriate
selections
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Sailing Of the Vancouver.

The Vancouver, Captain Williams, OF the
Dominion line. sailed for Liverpool, via Hal
flax, at 400 p. III. yesterday. She took sew
eral passengers and the usual large assorted
cargo of breadstuffs, bacon. cheese and
canned goods,
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Portland Cadets,

The 2lst anniversary will be celebrated at
the Preble this evening. Grimmer will fur
nish the music. Tickets can be obtained of
the committee, j. H. Dow, ID. W. Heseltine.
II. N. Pinkhsm,.l. Il, Baker, C. Collins. C.
E. Davis, Ii. M. Coffin.
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has been used over Fifty Years by millions OF
mothers for their children while Teething with
perfect success. 1t soothes the child softens the
Gums, allays Pain, cures Wind Collie, regulates
the bowels, and is the best remedy for Diarrhoea
whether arising from teething or other causes,
For sale by Druggists in every part OF the world.
Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup. zoe. bottle.
feb5M, W&F&w1y
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OBITUARY..
John p. Moves.

many years a member of the Boston police
force, died at Welchville Dec. oath, aged 65
years. He was for several years a pupil of
the renowned Lowell Mason and after leav-
ing Boston spent most of his winters in
teaching vocal music. He was man of
generous impulses and leaves many warm
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Unlike ANY Other.

Such is the title of unique calendar and
memorandum combined that is published by
S. johnson & Co., % Custom House street,
Boston. 1t is illustrated, fits into the vest
pocket, and will be sent to any one who de-
sres it who will furnish his address on
postal card sent to the firm.
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a Pleasant Time.

The Camera Club held Smoker" at the
Art Club rooms last evening. Mr.. Fuller OF
the Natural History Society, showed hun
bred slides of scenery along the coast and
among the islands which gave much pleas
ure. Coffee and cigars followed. About 25
members of the club were present.
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Slough Cream" cures complicated colds. chaotic
coughs, Gains Group, conquors consumption
Costs 80 cents. Call chemist. oc1d6m