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The Portland daily press., 1891-12-23
BRIEF JOTTlNGS.

Gilbert's Christmas ball will be one of
the events of the holidays.
The seekers after Christmas gifts were
out In good force on Congress street last
night.
The comm ittee on unimproved real estate
held meeting last evening. No business
was transacted of public nature.
The Odd Fellows Register and Masonic
Journal for December have been received.
The Vaughan street church people sub
scribed the last 5000 of the church debt
Sunday and the church is now entirely
paid for.
1t was cloudy, with occasional glimpses
of sunshine, yesterday, damp and nasty.
Shoppingwas anything but agreeable under
the circumstances.
The State cncfmpment of the G. A. r.
will meet in Auburn Feb 4th and 9Th next.
The council Of administration will meet on
the Sd. Commander-iR-Ohle Palmer will
visit the sncampment on the 5th.
Yesterday P. B. Sheehan, the Preble
street manufacturer. shipped nearly ton
OF harnesses TO West Milan, N H., to be
used in E. 81. Wrishrs camps. There
were is double sets, and they cost s115O
Mr.. Thomas Edwards has sold the
property at Nos. 115 and lit franklin street
to Bishop Healy, and Mr.. S. 81. Coles
worthy will tear down the house No. 2S5
Cumberland street and erect a fine brick
residence.
rhe Boston & Maine signal house at
Scarbcro crossing caught fire around the
roof Sunday night at about O'Clock from
a defective chimney. G. G. Norton, of
Portland, the telegraph operator, put ont
the fire but several wires were burned out.
A colored man was driving one of Ellis's,
the Oxford street livery stable owner,
horses attached to q phseton yesterday
afternoon and at the corner Of India and
Commercial street ran into one of Mr..
Chase's 1lggers, and crushed a phaeton
wheel.
"The Christmas trade Is excellent" said
Secretary Rich Of the Board of Trade to a
PRESS reporter yesterday. "Last month
trade was not good but think the Christ
mas trade, both wholesale and retail, for
this month, will 90 ahead OF any previous
December.
w. A. Dunbar, clerk at J. A. Merrill &
Co.'s. was clerk at the Wheelock hotel,
Hanover, N. H., when Almy murdered
Christie Warden, and was one of the
twenty volunteers who assailed the
Warden barn 20 get the murderer. He ex-
poets to get $500, his share of the reward.
The revenue cutter Levi Woodbury.
which Is now at the Atlantic works, East
Boston, will, it is expected, receive her
new boilers and steam windlass in time to
90 On her regular station by January 1st.
under command of Capt Phillips. former
ly of the revenue cutter Dexter. The new
apparatus in the Woodbury. will add to her
efficiency in the future.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-23
WEsTBRooK.
Citizens Tell How the Railroad Track
Should be Located.

Monday evening the city government of
Westbrook held meeting to hear the opin-
lens of citizens as to the location of the
track of the Portland Railroad company.
There is no doubt that the city will allow
the location of the track when the company
make their extension next spring; but
there is a doubt whether the track should
be allowed to go on the side or in the mid
die of the street. The railroad company
would prefer the side; but the citizens at
Monday nights hearing seemed generally
to prefer the middle of the road. The city
government will decide on the first Mon
day of January.
There is talk by the Westbrook people of
limiting the fares to five cents, but Super
intendent Newman says passengers cannot
be carried for that. A ten-ceni rate seems
most probable.
The county commissioners went over the
route from the junction of Spring street
and Forest avenue to the Deerlng line on
the Westbrook line yesterday. On petit
ton to make survey and fix the bounda-
ries of the road they have appointed a
hearing to tax place at the county COM
missioners' office at 10 o'clock Thursday
morning.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-23
Interesting Relic Presented to Congrega-
tionaI Club.


Interesting Relic Presented to Congrega-
tional Club.
At the Congregational Club Monday eve
ming, Rev. l.. FL. Hallock of Waterville
presented to the club well preserved
piece Of heavy oak moulding, which he
had obtained in England from the Old
Manor House of the Archbishop of York
at Scrooby. The old house. besides having
been visited by King James l., seeking per-
mission to hunt In the ''preserve" of the
ecclesiastical dignitary. and By Queen Mar
garet of Scotland as resting place; was
also the quiet retreat to which Cardinal
Wolsey retired after his fall. But the
chief interest to US in the old manor lies in
the fact that there the early church of the
Separatists gathered, under John Robin
son and Elder Brewster. There young
man joined them, called William Bradford,
afterward governor of Plymouth Colony,
Mass. 1t is, therefore, properly designated
as the birthplace OF the movement which,
via Leydep, and old Plymouth, at length
crossed to New England and became the
Plymouth colony OF Massachusetts,. The
Home was long ago removed, but two tim
bers were preserved, and Mr.. Hallock sue
ceeded In securing this piece from the pres
emit resident on the premises. Three nun
dred years ago the worship of the Pilgrims
was In the OLD Manor House. Today ii is
from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-23
THE CHRISTMAS MARKETS.
Tho Birds viii Be Better If Not More
Plentiful than On Thanksgiving.

The provision stores are beginning to as
row all the windows and the interiors will
present a sight to make an epicure's mouth
water. Already, in several of the markets,
the English holly and mistletoe and New
England evergreen strive for the mastery
in decoration, supplemented by the fruits
OF the hot house and nursery.
There Is not yet vezy large movement
OF birds from the West, or from states
nearer home, like Vermont. But the quail
ity OF goods Is much superior to what it
was Thanksgiving, for the farmers have
had cold weather since then and have
taken care of their turkeys and chickens
and fed them literally with corn. Among
the handsome birds seen on Congress
street yesterday was beautifully dressed,
plump, 20 pound turkey at j. w. behring's,
with "tassels on his boots" If the wealth
or continues soft 1t will make good deal
OF difference In Christmas prices. The
Western birds command at wholesale. from
IS to 20 cents. These ar, the market prices
but are liable TO change according to cir
cumSLa0c6S:
Turkeys. choice. % to %; common, 20;
chickens, Is TO %, fowls, 16 to 20;. Bremen
geese, %; common geese, 20 to %; ducks.
Is to 20; quail. SO dozen; grouse, 81 go q
pair; rabbits, 20 cents apiece; PIGEONS, So
dozen; slrloin bcef. 20 to %; leg Kentucky
mutton, 10; spsrerib of pork, ~. SWEEP
bread. % cents apiece; Deerfoot sausages,
45 cents two pound packages; radishes, 10
cents bunch; cncumhers, 20 cents apiece;
spinach. 30 cents q peck; caulifOwer, 80
cents apiece; sweet potatoes, 5 cents
pound; celery. II cents head; lettuce, 10
cents head parsley, 10 cents bunch.
Apples, rs 10 40 peck; oranges, Is to %
a dozen; Malaga grapes, 10 pound; Cali
fornia grapes, 10 to 20 a pound; pears, 40 to
30 dozen bananas, 10 to % dozen; lem
ons. % dozen; Catawba grapes, % bask-
ct; fgs. Is to Is; Mandsrins, % dozen !;
dates, 10 a pound; mixed nuts, Is pound.
Oysters are quoted at the usual prices.
Candy can be bought all the way from
Lords choice chocolates at 30 cents a
pound to nice mixed candy at two pounds
for quarter.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-23
Other Cite. Are Troubled Too.

The other day the PRESS published a
communication in reference to the nuis-
ance created by people who throw waste
paper and rubbish into the streets, and
urging the police to enforce the ordinances
In regard to the matter. Yesterdays Bos-
ton Journal says:
"The mayor and the chief of police of
Elizabeth, n. j., have begun crusade
against people who throw waste paper and
other rubbish into the streets, and warrants
have been issued. In this they follow the
example of the authorities of many for
eign cities. who go so far as to visit the
jewellers In the house from which rubbish
the offender In our city is Legion, and to
him the streets and public gardens seem
one vast receptacle for what he chooses to
discard" W
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-23
PERSONAL.

Judge George F. Gould has returned
from his trip to Washington.
Hon. Charles f. Libby sreturned home
yesterday after an extended tour through
the West. he visited New Mexico and
California. returning home by way of Mon
treal.
DR.. Fred W. Huntington of this city has
been appointed veterinary inspector in the
Bureau of Animal Industry in the Depart
ment OF Agriculture, tho appointments to
take effect January /, 1892. He will have
charge OF the inspection of cattle in this
port, duty that has hitherto devolved up
on Boston inspector.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-23
cHILDRENs' CHRISTMAS CLUB.
The Dinner and Festival To BE Given Jan
uary End.

Thanks to Superintendent Lord of the
school committee and to the Congress
square church the Children's Christmas
Club will have their dinner and festival on
January End. 1t has been long matter of
doubt as to whether or not City Hall could
be secured for that date, which seems to be
the only practicable one. on account of the
fact that the Maine Pedagogical Society
had engaged the hall for Thursday, Friday
and Saturday of that week. The society
have, however. kindly agreed to hold their
Saturday session in Congress square yes
try and give up the use of the hall to the
Christmas Climb.
Many names have been added TO the
membership list and matters as a whole
are progressing very favorably. The chill.
dren show great interest and the festival,
it is hoped and expected. will be q great
success.
The next meeting of the Club will be in
City Hall ward room Thursday at o'clock.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-23
One of the Fastest Gloucester Fishermen
in Port.

inv "a 'nc ostSs1 OtoucCStoI IAenernen
in Port.
There was in the harbor yesterday, lying
at Custom House wharf, what the old salts
call fancy schooner" 1t was the Glou-
cester fisherman. Harry L. Belden, Capt.
Maurice Whalen. The report was abroad
that the Belden was Burgess boat. But
she is not, being designed by Lawler, of
Boston. She has not the narrow stern of a
Burgess boat. and her sails are not so
large. In light wind the Burgess boat
would beat the Belden; but Capt. Whalen
claims that In heavy weather his boat can
race with the best of the Burgess fisher
men. The Belden is lit tons and is said to
be equal to 13-knot speed. She is fine
boat. one of the best Of the modern Glou-
cester fishing fleet-a feet that contains
some of the greatest sailers on earth. The
Belden was built by Moses Adams of Es-
sex. two years ago, and is owned by Geo.
Clark 81 Co., Of Gloucester.
A new fisherman OF $50 tons, the Maggie
e. Mckenzie. has just been built on moulds
similar to those of the Belden.
Capt. Whalen reports the fishing poor.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-23
See that the Sidewalks Are cleared.

The winter is just beginning and now Is
the time to see that the ordinances are en-
forced, particularly the one referring to
the clearing of snow from the sidewalks.
In many streets there are owners of prop
erty who fail to have the snow cleared af-
ter storm, or at least not for several days,
and pedestrians have to endure the slush
and slop, or deep snow or ice In front of
houses or stores that these people own, to
their great discomfort and even danger.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-23
DR.. Lothrop to Build a New Theatre.

DR.. Lothlop. the lessee of the Portland
Theatre. has bonded lot of land in Lynn
Mass, and proposes to erect thereon a
handsome new theatre at a cost for land
and building of about $4,000. 1t will seat
when completed about 1900, and there will
not be any stores underneath.
In this connection we may say that DUR
ing the days the theatre has been closed in
Portland, since Mr.. Adams's engagement,
Mr.. Wilson. the manager, has had all the
seats cleansed. the back lobby repainted,
and the gasaller taken apart and cleansed
and the house Is now In apple-pie order.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-23
undergraduates.

Mr.. Fred f. Hughey and Miss Ella f.
Knowles were united in marriage yester-
day morning by Rev. j. G.. Merrill. Only
their immediate families was present. The
presents were pretty ana useful, among
them being handsome silver service, pre-
scented to them by Mr.. Hughey's fellow
employees at Cloudy & Kent's, and a syrup
pitcher from Mr.. Lewis A. Cloudy. They
left on the noon train for Chesea, Mass.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-23

Mrs. %inSloW'e Soothing Syyun
has been used over Fifty Years by millions Of
mothers for their children while Tecthing, with
perfect success. 1t soothes the child, softens
the Gums. allays Pain, cures Wind Collie, regu-
lates the bowels, and is the best remedy for
DiarrhHa, whether arising from teething or
other causes. For sale by Druggists in every
part Of the world. Be sure ana ask for Mr. s
Winslow's Soothing Syrup. s6c bottle.
fsb9MW&F&wly
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-23
FOR BOYS AND CHILDREN.

WIFI surprise many people sub nj
suit be had foF "A
Chevofs Cassirneres Worsed, CLOSING
price, Al So, SO
all wood BrOadbrOok EseefeEs,
Gray Cashmere Refers,
half price, Boys listers gray
listers, IN
$50, a
s, SO. 10 and $l2,
Dress avercon, Arachan listers,
ages to H. SlS Suits
a special price OF
81 Better young
men, 30 81 breast measure, to $:O
half
Boys Overcoats 81
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-23

A sure-to-be-apprecia-
ted gift for a young lady
is a handsome box of fine
stationery. The line we
show is a superb one and
includes one or two spec
ial bargains.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-23

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria
when she had Children, she gave them Castoria
Qec1l eOd&Twly
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-23

West End M. N. Church Fair and Sale.
The fair and Christmas tae at the West
End ID. Z. church affords an excellent
chance to obtain pretty presents at reason
able prices and enjoy good time. The
fair will continue through the day and eve
ming today.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-23
s1ESOELLAHEOUB.
THERE'S A REASON
For Peoples buying so much Clothing of Us
these December Days, Especially Suits:

Here's one reason $500 from our Boys Suit
department, and $4,000 from Mems Suit
counters have been dropped at one skip, to in
duce you to buy this month, before annual
stock taking. OF course such attractions bring
crowds.
Here's another reason: People are getting In
the way of buying more Clothing for Christmas
Gifts than formerly, because it is SO much appre-
ciated.
Our reasons, together with our big stock of
Clothing, the cold weather, the low prices, make
our store the center for clothing buyers.
Perhaps some of the following may strike YOU
as being desirable investments. we are sure they
would If you would see and examine them.
FOR MEN AND YOUNG MEN.
Handsome, fine fitting, Tan CoIored Suits
single or double breasted, SIS.
The Standard Black Cheviot sack orfrock sui
all wool. guaranteed fast black and perfect fttirs
sizes 33 to 90, $40. Consolidated lot of nice wa
sack suits. Sl2, that have been reduced In pril.
from SIS, Sls and $40; sizes 33 to SO. Fine Cla
Diagonal Worsted suits for dress, $50 and S26.
Business and dress suits and trousers for large
men. sizes 90 to So For real warmth water
proof lambs wool lined Jacket at $3.50 is won
der; limited number Putnam Hair Line Sack
Suits, heavy and warm only So per suit. The King
Frieze Ulster, ST. the best ulster in America.
for the money. Heavy all wool Cashmere Lined
Beaver listers, $40, very nice and desirable
article for this weather. Nice Wool Trousers, So
to 50 per pair. Refers according to quality So to
SIP. Fine Winter Overcoats, $40. S22, S25 and
$50.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-23

The wecther today
Is likely to BE-
rainy.
PORTLAND. December %, 1891.
W5 5ss, sils:
you'll want to
send with it "a Christmas
card or a booklet with
a graceful motto or
verse appropriate to
the season, because these
are the proper accom-
paniments of all holiday
offerings.
There never has been
such a choice line here as
there is now.
The brightest verses,
the daintiest pictures, the
most tasteful combina-
tons of thought and color
and art, and the collec-
ton includes the pick of
all good publishers at
home and abroad.
We've put a lot of 35c
and soc ones in the 15c
and 25c boxes this morn
ing.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-23
Steamer Notes.

The shaft of the Oregon is practically
completed and the big steamer will proba-
bly, sail Saturday.
The Carthaginian Of the Allan line did
not got away yesterday but was to sail at
daybreak this morning.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-23

Willow Rockers were
never as handsome for
So as they are this
christmas for $3.50.
just think of it. Some
at $3.50.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-23

A good pair of Blankets,
very nice thing to give,
always acceptable,
$3.50, fine Blankets.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-23
81 Years Old
Interesting Letter from
Mr. j. B. Hamien
of Augusta

Hoods sarsapariiia as a Tonic for tho
Aged.
"Augusta, Me-, Sept 20, 1891.
81 do not remember when began to take
Hoods Sarsaparilla; 1t was number of years
ago, and have found it does me great deal of
good in my declining years. am 81 years, 2
months and 26 days old, and my health is per-
fectly good. have no aches or pains about
me. Hoods Sarsaparilla regulates my bowels,
stimulates my appetite and helps me to sleep
well. doubt if preparation ever was made
so well suited to the wants of old people," L.
B. HAMLEN, Elm Street, Augusta. Me.
Hoods SarsaparilIa
the best blood purifier, and the best strength
builder, the best nerve helper. Give tia trail
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-23

A pretty five-foOt Easel
and q Picture all for SO.
Very nice present and
not much money.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-23
THE PRESS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY.

Winthrop cigars have no superiors. Dealers
sell them for 10 cts.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-23

Do you want something
for your Grandmother?
What is better than a
fine soft little Apron
made of null with long
ties and frilled around the
edge, or livened by a bit
of lavender ribbon : We
have them for 25c.
You can get Aprons
here for the nurse, the
butler, the cook or the
maid who tends the door,
and you can pay any
price you like from IS
cents up.
Some pretty Swiss
waitress aprons, embroid-
cred, have just come in.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-23

A Table Lamp and nicely
decorated shade S1.5O.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-23

First rate Platform Rock
ers at $3.50 for your
big sister.
Good Easy Chairs i'm
which rest is assured.
Father would like one.
SIS will buy one.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-23
HARRINGTON Bros.
$40 Congress st.

Customers joyously take
advantage Of our llberaIity
in offering a mark down
sale Of Suits just at the time
for Christmas shopping.
All Wool Suits S5, So, ST
to $40 that are worth twice
this amount. So IL your
size is among them, or ifyou
want one for a present,
we'll change It after Christ.
mas If the size isn't right.
Another Special bargain
in Mufflers and Silk Hand
keSchlefs.
30 cent Silk Handkerchief are 20 cents.
10 cent and 81 silk Hdkfs. are 4s cents.
Until Christmas only. We
bought too many for regular
stock and offer you the sur
plus at these ridiculousIy
low prices.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-23

Hall Lamps for So 90
with ruby globes and
fancy trimmings.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-23
NOTICE.
dec23
n Office rs HEREBY GIVEN that the

nj Office HS EE ne REBY GIVEN that the
~ subscriber has been duly appointed and
taken upon himself the trust of Administrator
with the Will annexed OF the estate of
EDWIN COBURN, late of Gorham,
given bonds as the law directs. All nersons
having demands upon the estate of said de-
ceased, are required to exhibit the same; and
all persons indebted to said estate are called
upon to make payment to
LEANDER VALENTINE. of Westbrook, Ad-
ministrator with the Will annexed.
Gorham, December 9th. dec23dl aw3wW
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-23

Banquet Lamps for S..
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-23
WANTED.

A sklful pastry cook. None other need
dec23d3t IS PARK STREET.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-23

Children's Chairs and
Rockers, 81. Nothing
pleaSes a child more or
lasts as long as. a Chair.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-23
NEW ADvRRTI-Eu ENTs.
Buy. Me
Something!
WHAT Will.
YOU HAVE ? |!

A good combination desk
and bookcase for your
best girl will cost you
anywnere from $40 up,
but you can get a neat
little desk for S..
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-23

Easy Comfortable Plush
Rockers at So and less
and more, according to
style. Good for mother
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-23

Have you an organ? IL
not, accept our Christ
mas offer of $40 down
and S. q month for an
organ at $65 worth
500. See these beau
tiful organs.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-23
Are you fond Of Silver
ware? Butter Dishes,
Berry Dishes, CastOrs,
Cake Baskets, Tea Sets
and all kinds of nice
things very cheap.
Clocks, what could be
better. IS will get a
splendid clock.
Draperies, Chenille Table
Covers, Rugs, Puffs and
COmfOrterS.
Centre Tables and Bible
Stands.

We could 60 on, but we want to
have You see our splendid array If
presents and our elegant live OF Furni-
ture, Carpets and House Furnishings
OF all kinds.
Open every evening.
The record-union., 1891-12-14
Champion Hurdler.

A. A. Jordan, champion hurdler of
America, and holder OF the American
record for running 120 yards over feet 6
inch hurdles, says:
Il have fora great many years used ALL
COCKS Porous PLAsTERs, particularly
during the training season. find that if
am affected in back or loins with any
kind OF pain or strain that ALLCoCK's
Porous PLAsTERs instantly afford relief.
For pains in the body, the result of
severe cold, nothing can beat ALLcocK's S
PLAsTERs. I would certainly recon-
mend the plasters to any athlete who is
suffering with soreness or stiffness while
in training"
The record-union., 1891-12-14
DESCRIPTION OF THE LIGHT TRACT
COLONY.

THE TRACT OF LAND TO WHICH THE
i above name has been given is located only
four miles from the towns of Newcastle and
Penryn, both on G. p. r. R.. the leading
fruit shipping points of Central California,
The elevation is go feet at Newcastle being
above the range of fogs and not too far inland
TO escape the cool evening breeze which comes
so refreshing from the ocean. The evenings in
this locality are delightful The county seat
is only miles away, at the town of Auburn,
where hundreds OF people with lung COM
plaint congregate every year. The tract
originally contained 476 acres which has
been subdivided into lots of 20 acres. with a
road leading from the county road to each lot
SO all Will have an open drive to and from
their land. The soil is of a dark color. deep.
rich and easily cultivated 1t is all cleared ot
underbrush, which is great saving to a be-
ginner, as the usual cost of clearing land is
not less than $50 per acre. Nearly every lot
has wood enough for family use for years.
Corn grows without irrigation; in fact no irri-
cation is needed for anything planted save
berries. Orange trees planted at Loomis had
no water except rainfall, grew well and but
one died. Should q person buying need
water IL can be easily obtained as q ditch
runs through one corner of the tract
Several parties have already purchased and
are highly pleased, which anyone can see upon
tracts now under cultivation
Our terms were never offered before Cpon
any tract of land so centrally located as the
above. MAPS showing subdivisions in our
office.
Full particulars cheerfully given upon APP
piication and intending purchasefs taken and
shown the land.
The record-union., 1891-12-14
Barwick's Meteorological Reports.

Lieutenant John P. Finley. the late
forecast officer for the Pacific Coast
writes from Washington and says the
monthly meteorological publication is
sued by the State Agricultural Society of
California, in cooperation with the
United States Weather Bureau, sis GER
tainly one of the most creditable monthly
publications in the country
This speaks well for the State Printing
Office, and also for the State Agricultural
Society, and shows that California is al
ways ahead in everything she takes a
hand in.