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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-01-11

Land Agent Packard has at his office
some natural curiosities that should be
! seen. One is portion of an alder, the
piece being about fonr feet long. Mid
way of it is an excrescence like the nut
| gall on the oak, but very much larger
than is usually found. 1t measures five
inches in diameter and ID inches in cir
conference. One peculiar thing in con-
nection with it is that that part of the
alder which is above the excrescence is
larger than the lower part of the stick.
Another curiosity is a section cut from a
white birch tree. This shows the growth
of limb which >unites with the trunk of
the tree about two feet above where it
branched out from the trunk. The limb
had penetrated into the heart of the
trunk which was grown up closely about
the intruder. Mr.. Packard has also q
section of a willow that appears to have
been tied in a knot. 1t was cut near
Moosehead lake, and the probability is
that some person tied the willow in a
knot and left it to grow in that position.
Ia laughable incident occurred at,
church in Dexter Sunday evening, the
9th ult. The pastor had taken his sub
ject from the advice of the Lord to the
fishermen to cast their lines on the other
side of the vessel. Each testimony had
referred to this Biblical illustration till a
brother prominent in the church, and
who, was lately fined for his
innocently illegal fishing, rose
amid the audible smiles of the whole
congregation, his face bearing a crimson
hue, and gave his testimony, entirely ig
noring the subject, but the church ex-
cused him as being an interested party
whose evidence might be inadmissable
or who might be biased.
Grippe postponed wedding in Auburn
the other day. The bride had on her
wedding gown and was waiting for the
groom. The church at which the cere-
mony was to take place was full of peo-
pie also waiting. The hour arrived and
still the bride and the crowd waited. At
last q messenger arrived and announced
that the groom had been suddenly pros
trated by the grippe. He is now better
and the wedding will doubtless take
place later.
President A. A. Burleigh of the Ban
gor & Aroostook Railroad, feels very
much encouraged over the outlook for
the line and thinks that construction
ought to commence early in the spring
and pushed hard to successful compile
ton. A little more money is first need
ed, however.
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THE PLUSH MILL.
Mr.. Atkinson Addresses an Enthusiastic
Audience at South Portland.

! A largely attended and enthusiastic
meeting was held at South Portland,
Saturday evening, to discuss the
project of building the new plush
mill Subscription books for the stock
were opened, and $500 was subscribed
and pledges made of sufficient amounts,
! it is said, to bring the total up to about
| 1926. 900. This is the same enterprise that
has had and still has the attention of
Portland capitalists. Dir. Isaac c. Akin
son is the moving spirit in the enterprise.
1t is intimated that Ex-Governor Freder-
ick Robbie, president of the First National
Bank, may become president of the COM
pany.
The meeting at South Portland was
held in Union Hall, Mr.. Ohas. A. Tilton
presiding and Mr.. NJ E. Searle acting as
secretary. Mr.. Atkinson was present
and spoke at considerable length. His
first offer made to assist in establishing
the plush mill at South Portland, was
10000 feet Of land, with stone for the
foundation of the mill, and wharf privi-
leges; but Saturday evening he an
nounced that he would make the amount
of land $4,000 feet. He would give the
plush mill company deed of this on the
day of organization. Mr.. Atkinson dwelt
at some length ON the desirability of hav-
ing more manufactures in and about Port
land. He had no doubt of the success of
the proposed MILL It would manufac-
ture seal silk plush, an article that is
bound to be in fashion always, especially
as seal skins are growing dearer con-
stantly. The large importing firm of
Brigg, Newman G Co. have agreed to
take the mills product, provided it is as
good as the imported article. Mr.. At
kinson thinks the mill would earn profit
of 800, 900 year on a product of100, 900
yards. 1t is regarded as certain that the
product can be made as good as the i'm
ported article, since Messrs. Ackroyd and
Mitchell, who are here from Bradford,
Eng, claim to have the trade secrets
needed for dyeing and finishing.
Besides Mr.. Atkinson's address, there
were speeches by Messrs. Ackroyd, J. Fl.
Hartford, Capt. Studley, Hiram Dyer and
Others
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A Joke on the "Britisher. >,

had been travelling in railway car
rage in the south, in company with two
very pleasant men who CHANGED to be
seated opposite to me at the end of the
crowded car, and had got out to "buy a
lunch" as they say, at a station, my two
fellow passengers having promised to
keep my seat for me. When returned
to the car found tall, gaunt man, in
broad SLOUGH hat, apparently about to
take my seat, but yet not actually tax
ing it.
A glance at my acquaintance opposite
showed me why he hesitated. Each of
them was holding cup Of coffee to his
mouth with his left hand, while his
right grasped a revolver covering the
intruder. Time being short, they were
drinking their coffee while they ''kept
the Britisher's seat" The tall stranger
politely retired on my appearing, the
others put their revolvers in their hip
pockets without any remark and we re-
sulned our journey.
What amused me most of all, though,
was a glimpse got of solemn looking
old man about half way down the car,
who had drawn out from somewhere an
enormous, antiquated, ivory handled six
shooter, and was holding it up with his
finger on the trigger, ready to take a
hand in any little festiyity that might
arise. He looked so disappointed when
it all ended in nothing that | felt quite
sorry for him. Contemporary Review.
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Sheridan Rifles Ball.

The annual drill and ball of this popl,-
lar organization tomorrow night is as
sured of a large attendance. From to
Clandler's band will render fine con.
cert. Ats the silent drill by picked
squad Of 26 men will take place. Con-
sisting as it does of the company move
ments and manual of arms executed ac-
cording to the new tactics, together with
many fancy, novel and original move
ments and the bayonet exercise, it will
prove to be much more interesting than
q long and tedious competitive drill. The
committee have also provided an excel
lent list of dances and the ladies' orders
will be very pretty. No pains have been
spared to make the occasion an enjoya-
BILE affair and one long to be remem-
bered.
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At the Rossini recital at Kotzschmar
Hall last week, q Deering gentleman per-
petrated pun which seems excusable
under the circumstances. One of the
songs was nearly completed and the ush-
er was marching down the aisle with a
bouquet for the fayorite singer. 1t hap
pened that this usher wore very squeaky
boots, which were audible even above the
notes of the song. The strains of the
boots foated to the ears of the Deering
gentleman, who smilingly announced to
those about him: 'sThe shoeman accom-
paniment.
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ANpoYER, Mass, Dec, 2, 1891


A. L. MURDOCH:
Dear Sir-I would like to tell you of our ex-
perience with your Liquid Food, for 1 feel very
sure that in the mercy of God it saved my hus-
bands lfe
Two years ago, my husband worn out with ex-
cessive watching and anxiety by reason of a
severe illness of mine, together with the
pressure of his duties as principal of a high
school, broke down completely, nervous ex-
haustion, severe rhematiSm, amounting almost
to rheumatic fever, and complete arrangement
of the digestive system, so that he could not
keep milk on his stomach, or the simplest nour-
ishment, brought him down very low.
Our physician, nearly in despair, tried one
thing after another, but all to no good. AT last
he hit on your Liquid Food; the effect was mag
ical. The very first dose made itself felt like a
thrill of new life; his improvement was very
rapid, his appetite ravenous, and he gained flesh
very fast His rheumatism, too, which had
troubled him exceedingly for several years, was
very much relieved, and, in short, he seemed
and felt like new man. To all who knew him
advertisement of Murdock's Liquid Food. Since
that time, when he becomes debilitated through
overwork or indigestion, a LITTLE of the Liquid
Food will soon set him right again.
Feeling that we both owe you large debt of
gratitude, and this acknowledgement of the
benefit received, l am,
Yours respectfully,
MRS. PERCIVAL F. MARSTON,
janllN, WHIT Andover, Mass.
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For additional Local News see
Fifth Page.
PERSONAL.

Miss Alice Gould is sick with pneumo
MIA.
Mr.. ]. j. Pooler is very sick with the
grippe.
Ex-Governor Plaisted was in town Sat
urday. l9
Hon. George F. Emery is i'll with the
grippe.
DR.. E. Z. Holt has been elected vice
president of the NewEngl Ophthalmo-
logical Society.
Rev. B. L. Whitman, of the Free Street
church, is one of the large number on the
Portland sick list
| Mr.. J. Henry Rines is recovering stead
lily from his severe attack of pneumo
MIA.
Mi. NJ. G. Palmer is very sick with
congestion of the lungs resulting from
grippe.
Mrs. J. B. Coyle and Mrs. Geo. Moody
will prepare resolutions on the death of
Miss Alice Warren for the Woman Lit
erary Union.
Hon. Wm.L. Putnam will be guest at
the annual reunion of the Bowdoin Col
lege Alumni Association of Boston and
vicinity at Young's Hotel, Wednesday,
January 10. Mr.. Putnam is a graduate
of the Bowdoin class of 49,
Ex-Spealker Reed returned to Wash
ington Saturday for the first time since
the holidays. He has been detained by
illness in his family. He does not expect
to leave Washington until the end of the
session. He will have something to say
when the Democrats shall bring in their
new rules. The only rule thus far adopt
ed as permanent rule of the new Con
gress is one Of the condemned Reed rules
of the last Congress- Boston journal.
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sEaeEiff's Sale.

STATE OF MAINE, CUMBERLAND IS.
Taken by virtue OF an execution dated JAN
dered by the Superior Court for the County of
Cumberland at the term thereof begun and held
on the first Tuesday Of December, A. D. 1891,
D. 1891, in favor Of Edward M. Rand Of Port
land, in said county of Cumberland against
Charles E; Filter Of PHILADELPHIA in the County
OF phlladelph1a and State Of Pennsylvania, for
damage, and fifteen, dollars and ninety-one
cents cost OF suit, and, unless sooner redeemed
Will be sold BY, public auction to the highest
ing, in Portland in said county, on the Sixth day
OF February, A. D. 1892, atthree O'Clock in the
afternoon, five shares in the capital stock of the
New England Artistic Carving Company. being
the. same attached on the original writ in the
suit upon which said execution issued.
Dated at Portland in said county this eleventh
day of January, A. d. 1892
LEANDER E. CRAM Sheriff
Janll d1aW3WM
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BRIEF JoTTINos.

There were % arrests last week, II for
| drunkenness.
Up to Saturday, 2,12S head of cattle
had been shipped to England this season.
! The Commercial Association meet in
Weber Club rooms this evening at s p.
m.
Mike and Zip Mulkern were arrested
for disturbance Saturday night, while
drunk.
The balance of the bankrupt stock will
be closed out at Manson G.. Larrabees
| this week.
| The Pythian Relief Association will
remember their annual meeting tonight
at 73O o'clock.
The Methodist ministers meeting will
be held at Y. M. G. A. rooms this morn
ing, at 10 o'clock.
Mr.. J. H. Wolff has bought the Skill
lings property, extending from Franklin
to Hampshire streets.
The Standard Clothing Company's
store will be closed Tuesday, for their
annual stock taking.
Captain M. e. Conley has purchased of
Mr.. Williams the cigar store corner of
Temple and Middle streets.
Members of the Board of Trade are
reminded of the annual meeting of the
board this evening at 7.3O o'clock
The Partisan arrived Saturday after
noon from Halifax, all hands very proud
over the quick passage from Neville.
Mr.. F. R. Fay will lecture on Personal
Recollections of Chicago" at Columbia
Hall, Monument square, next Wednes-
Gay evening.
Four hundred and tllirty-six marriages
were solemnized in Portland in 1891.
Father Hurley solemnized the most, d.
Albert C. Sproul was before Judge
Gould Saturday morning, for having rs
short Holsters in his possession. He was
fined $40 and costs.
There was a slight blaze Saturday
night in the barber shop at 81 Centre
street. Machigonne fremen put it out
without sounding an alarm.
Officer Firth caught man Saturday
night who stole a goose from the grocery
store, corner of Preble and Oxford
streets. The mans name was Roach
Colonel John M. Adams will erect
large block on the south corner of Fed
eral and Exchange streets, in the spring,
for R. S. D avis G Co.
Congress street horse cars ran on if-
teen minutes time, instead Of ten min
utes, on account of the illness of num-
Der of employees with the grippe.
1t was very cold morning yesterday,
the mercury dropping to 1Oo at a. m.
Later the wind shifted to northeast, and
it was chilly, while the mercury rose to
800.
Mr. Robert Rexdale, if recovered from
the grippe, will give an illustrated read
ing January 18th, at the Church of the
Messiah, for the Young Peoples Chris
tan Union.
DR.. Files was called. to house on Free
street, Saturday night, to girl who had
taken Paris green. An emetic soon
placed her out of danger. She took the
poison because she was out of work and
Respondent.
On Saturday the Portland Company
delivered locomotive to the Western
County Railroad, Yarmouth, N. S., and
a double stationary engine and boiler to
E. 7. Haley & Co., Gardiner, to be used
in taking ice from the Kennebec.
The firemen will have to wait a little
while for their pay, as Chief Cloyes has
declined to approve the payroll until a
complication in the payroll of Bramhall
truck is Strengthened out. Probably the |
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A Boys Method of Avoiding Bad Dreams.
A friend has told us that during a long
period of his childhood he maintained
the habit of praying every night before
going to sleep that no bad dreams might
trouble him, acting in curious, unthink-
ing coincidence with good old Bishop
Ken, who generations ago resorted to
the same expedient. To further his
prayers the little boy, in a spirit of phi
losophy beyond his years, would try to
concentrate his ideas on all the most
humdrum things he could think of, his
thoughts usually settling on the figure
of an old Welsh landlord, small man
with brown wig, whom he had oc-
casionally visited with his father, and
who, to his childish fancy, appeared the
very personiication of commonplace
Argosy.
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School GYMNASTICS.

The first lesson was given the teachers
by DR.. Whittier in Reception hall Satur-
day afternoon. There were about $50
teachers present. Forty-tive out of fifty
of the grammar school teachers were
there. Superintendent Lord was present
The teachers all took great interest in
the lesson and went through the various
movements as instructed by the doctor
with great success.
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Silk Manufacture,

France exports silk goods to the value
of e10, 100000. two-thirds of which are
taken by England and by the United
States. Swiss and German houses are
serious rivals in point of quantity Of
manufactured goods, but in quality the
taste and skill of the French will long
maintain supremacy. The United States
are rapidly increasing their silk factories.
Leisure Hour.
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matter will be adjusted at the meeting OF
the board of engineers tonight.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Seven
teenth Maine Association will meet this
evening with Mrs. S. B. Day, No. 46
Plum street. All members are requested
to be present as business of Importance
will come before the meeting Gentle
men are included in the invitation.
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The aoeother today
is likely to be
fair and aUa7mer.

The aUe1ther today
is likely to be
fair and a0G7naer.
PORTLAND, Jan. II, 1892.
T<HE cut prices to-
Il day will be on
Madras Curtains.
We shall sell ninety
pairs altogether, goods
which have been selling
at from S2.25 to $3.50 a
pair.
There are twenty or
more different styles, de-
sirable for Parlor, Dining
room or Chamber Drap-
cries, and the prices are
to be made justhaJ what
we have been selling them
for.
Some Of these patterns
are only one pair lots,
others ranging from two
to six pairs, and every one
a bargain.
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Pythian Sisterhood.

Harmony Assembly of Auburn, will
entertain Damon Assembly of Portland,
tomorrow afternoon and evening. In the
evening there will be be public installa-
ton of officers. The train leaves Union
station at 1.10p m.
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Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used over Fifty Years by millions of mothers
for their children while Teething, with perfect
success. It soothes the child, softens the
Gums, allays Pain, cures Wind Collie regulates
the bowels, and is the best remedy for Diar-
rhna, 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. 25c a bottle.
feb6MWSF&WIy
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w. T. Goold, the popular news dealer,
at the corner of Chestnut and Congress
streets, has added fine new soda foun-
tain to his establishment.
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Ghlu-A Il. LIZ En-,
a Welcome Avenue.
BOT Wall street, |
r- WIZ noa n 1on1 Z

Gents-I have been restored to health by the
use Of your Liquid Food. My trouble was con-
sumption of the stomach and bowels, and could
obtain no relief from the medical profession, as
I continued to grow worse all the time, and my
weight was reduced to 100 pounds. Last August
I tried your Food, and have used it up to this
date daily. have recovered my former health,
andnow weigh ITO pounds. Respectfully
w. C. HUGUNIN.
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CHEAP + ENOUGH.
LADIES' UNDERWEAR,

Lot No Ladies' Fine All Wool
Red Pants and Vests, marked down
from $1.25 to 83C.
Lot No. 2-Ladies' Fine Wool Jersey
Ribbed Vests 60 g-2c.
Lot No. 3-Ladies' Fine Merino
Vests, marked down to 81 s-2 G.
Lot No. 4-Ladies' Superior Merine
Vests, French neck, silk stitching,
pearl buttons, ribbed skirt soc.
Lot NO. 5-Ladies' Silk and Wool
Jersey Ribbed Vests, marked down
from SIT to SEs. 0G1,
Lot No. G-Odd lot fine Wool Jersey
Ribbed Pants marked from. S1.3S
down to 81, 90.
Lot no. 7-Ladies' Australian Wool
Pants marked from $1.5O down
to SE,CO,
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Wher Baby WIS sick, NC 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.
dec11 eodSw1y
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OUR HEALTH.
Pneumonia Still Continues Leading
Cause of Death.

Pneumonia is still very active in this
city. In the four weeks ending January
I'd, it claimed II victims, and last week
it added eight more to the list, making
10 in the five weeks ending Saturday
noon This is the death rate for the
week, enumerated by wards:
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At p m. today, T. o. Bailey & Co., will sell
ct store G6 Portland street, formerly occupied
by Mooers s. Libby, the entire stock and fix
lures, consisting in part OF canned goods, tobac-
co, cigars -four, teas, coffees, etc. safe, scales,
show cases, cans, etc, etc. See auction col
~
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The Non FoJeitoble and I,ico,,test-
able features of the policies of the
UNION MUTUAL LIFE INSUR-
ANCE COMPANY,p places them in the
frontrank of Insurance Contracts and
causes them to be unexcelled in liber-
alitYo
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NEW BLOOD will always cleanse the system
of disease. Murdoells Liquid Food will make
blood faster than all preparations known. Con-
sumptives, read their advertisement.
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Learning Rapidly.

Observation-Disclosures the most essen
tial feature of a cheap watch?
Bright Apprentice-Its resemblance to
costly one.-Exchange. -,
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Zeal Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate
in this county have been recorded at the
registry of deeds:
Harpswell- scolfeld to Hartly Douty.
Brunswick-Moses M. Nickerson to Amos r.
NickerSOn. 81 etc.
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LADIES' HOSIERY.

One Lot Black All Wool Hosiery, plain,
81 lie. quality, that have been sell
ling freely in our special sales at Csc.
now to close, days only at E9c,
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A lot of Women's all
wool scarlet underdrawers
which have been $1.25
will be sold at soc a pair.

We had one thousand
yards of the black India
Silk "a inches wide at
soc a yard, and it is not
all sold, some of the most
desirable styles in the fig
ures and stripes also still
remain on the counter.
They are bargains which
have not been fully APP
preciated by all our Gus
toners, although bought
veryfeeely by dressmakers
and shrewd buyers who
are anticipating their
summer wants.
Some light shades in
fine qualities have also
been reduced in prices.
If in want of evening
dresses ask to see them.
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New Wants. To Let, For Sale Lost, Found
and similar advertisements, will be found under
the appropriate headings on page 6.
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The Premiums upon the Policies of
the UNION MUTUAL LIFE IN
SURANCE COMPANY vary in accor-
dance with the plan of Insurance
selected and the age at issue; they
therefore cover wide range and
hence are suited to all circumstances.
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MEMS UNDERWEAR.

Lot No. l-Heavy Ribbed Shirts and
Drawers, Silk trimmed, regular s1Oe
quality, only SOC.
Lot No. 2-Men's Cancels Hair Shirts
and Drawers, worth $780,, for 8
days soc.
Lot NO. 3-Men's Natural Wool
Shirts and Drawers, cheap at $500,
for this aisle only SIC
Lot No. A-Men's Natural Wocl
Shirts and Drawers, very superior
quality, marked for this sale from
SIPS to 7@C.
Lot NO. E-Limited quantity remain
ing of the large purchase from the
Bennington Mills, Vermont of high
grade of Mems Heavy Natural Wool
Shirts and Drawers in sizes from 80
to A, regular $500 quality
for Sl.25c.
CuEAp FNnITNu
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THU PRESS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.
ADJUSTMENTS.
Portland Theatre.
Yarmouth Poultry Association.
FIFTH PAGE.
j. NJ. Dyer s. Co.
EIGHTH PAGE.
Sheriff's sale.
Owen, Moore & Co.
Annual meetings..
Manson G. Larrabee.
Murdoch Liquid Food.
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j. r. L-IBBY'S
Phenomenal Sale
(JN[)E: RNE::AR
AND
HOSIERY!
For Three Days Only,
Thursday, Friday & Saturday,
Eclipsing Bankrupt Sales, AS
signee Sales, Spot Cash
Sales or amy Other
Sales.

Owing to the very unusual mildness of
the season, we find ourselves overstocked
on Underwear and Hosiery, and we pro-
pose to give our patrons the benefit of
greater Mark Down Sale of these goods
than has yet been made.