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The Portland daily press., 1895-12-28
FISH FROM THE WEST.
Shippers Beginning to Send Them
East.
THE MACKEREL STILL EXTREME.
LY SCARCE.
A Tough Year for the Fishermen from
Gloucester-The Old Fashioned Way of
Catching MackereI Has Been the Most
Success ful-Seining Has Been a Failure

Catching Mackerel Has Been the Most
notwithstanding Has Been Failure
! Gloucester, Mass. Decem Der 27.-The
fishing year of 1896 is over and the result
cannot be looked upon es altogether
satisfactory to the participants.
: The year opened full of promise Stocks
were light and the demand good, while
prices ruled high. An advance was con-
fidently expected and in some cases
realized, but later i'll the season, owing
to the business depression throughout
tho country, prices on most kinds OF
ground fish dropped to minimum.
The Gloucester fishing feet comprise n
total of AS yessles and boats of every
description above 2S tons burden, with a
| tonnage of 80, 010 tons, a decrease OF
eighteen vessels and 61S tons from last
year.
1t is now quite certain that the Pacific
halibut will be an important factor in
supplying the markets of the country
with this article of food fish. Several
car loads of halibut shipped from Seattle
and Vancouver have arrived in prime
order at Boston and New York AS with
halibut SO with Goldfish. The waters Of
the Pacific TEEN with the latter fish and
dealers expect in the near future that the
great west will be partially supplied by
various varieties of salt water fish from
that section of the country.
The inshore fishery has not been as
fruitful rs in previous years. The fish do
not appear to school in such abundance
as formerly. This scarcity is probably
due to the method of fishing which of
i late years has been SO advanced.
The maokerel fishery must go on record
as failure in 1895. The total catch is
about %, 600 barrels and is far below that
of 1894. The SEEMING feet comprised
seventy vessels with eighteen hooking in
North Bay and the latter with the old
time method of using hook and line and
throwing bait made better showing
than those using the purse seine. The
price of mackerel has ruled high and at
the present time may be said to have
reached high water mark. The stock or
hand is very light and shipments are only
made in small packages to suit the fancy
trade.
What caused this great decline in thu
mackerel fishery is conjecture, Blu
fishermen say the principal cause is the
purse, which, they declare is an engine o
destruction and waste. They also beliey,
the fine mesh trap is another cause fol
nothing escapes it's destructive meshes
when once inside. But there are some
who defend this way of fishing and say
they do, not believe that any work of mai
can destroy the fish in the seas, that they
have only taken another co arse and that
in due time they will be as plentiful il
the waters of New England as they evel
were.
The number of vessels lost during the
year was twelve, representing $40, 000 OF
which there was an insurance of $50, 800
and total loss of life was 10Y.
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-28
OWEN, MORE & co.
WESTBROOk.

Renewed vigilance on the part of the
Enforcement League has been instituted.
as result of their labors two liquor
cases were before Judge Tolman in the
Municipal court yesterday. One on a
charge Of illegal transportation and the
other on a search and seizure case. To
convenience coun sci, both cases were con-
tinued until today.
Presumpscot Valley Lodge, f. of P i,
elected the following officers for the ensu-
ing germ at their regular meeting,
ThursdaT evening: G. c., j. W. Phin-
ney; Y. g., -4otvard Wight; p, r. G.
Wentworth, II. pf A., Fred Elwell; L.
g., Robert il. Howe; o. c., Charles
Cobb; representatives to grand lodge,
Eugene Cummings Herbert Hunt.
Howard Stevens; alternates, j. d.
Leighton, Edwin Richardson.
Mr.. George Rood of East End has gone
to his old home, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
on a short visit
The substitution of steam for horses on
S. D. Warren g. Co IS tTamway at their
plant in this city, is proving successful
and the second oil fuel locomotive has
arrived TO relieve more horses. 1t was
built by the BalWdin Locomotive works
IF Philadelphia
Ii snow does not fall within few
days, DR.. i. V. Knight will be able to
present. sore OF his patients with bou-
QueJ of pauzies. In his front yard are q
number Of buds almost ready to blow.
Conductor Warehouse and wife hHve
gone to Boston for q short visit with
relatives.
Mrs. Joseph Sexton OF Cambridge,
Mass, is the guest of her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Daniel Conry of Valentine.
Mr.. VIM. Moore. VINO has charge Of the
repairs at the electric car repair sshop in
TINS city has moved his family from
ueering TO rent on Bracket street.
Mrs. Thomas MeAlaney of East End
is sick with appendicitis.
Temple Lodge, e. and a. NJ, snd
Eagle Chapter, r. a M, installed
officers last evening. After the installa-
tion supper was served
Inc subject Of tDe PASTORS sermon at
the Advent church tomorrow at 2 p. m,
will be "Yhe Coming of Christ in
Judgement; Its Meaning to the Righteous
and the UnsaVed Contrasted P"
+. q. Rogers of Pine street Methodist
church will exchange pulpits with Rev.
Q. G. Pheian, tomorrow.
The Westbrook High school football
eleven are to play game Of football with
Warren Park, if the weather permits.
Rev A. W. Dairy will give a black
board sermon to the children next Sun
day at the Baptist. Church Subject,
"NewY Years. "
At the Congregational church next
Sunday morning the pastor will take for
ms subject, Responsible for Our Own, u
and in the evening, "Puritans and
Pilgrims in England"
me Kings Messengers of the Congre-
20 tioual church made charitable visit
to Maine General hospital.
Miss Eva Jetforns Of East End is visit
ing relatives in Portland for few days
Miss Ada Williamson of Cambridge,
Mass, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Eben
Morton If East End.
The holiday recess of the public schools
will be continued until Monday, January
6.
The wind caused considerable damage
to the awnings in this city Thursday
night.
There will be Christmas concert at
the Methodist church tomorrow evening.
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-28
Trinity Lodge, X. of p.

The following officers were elected al
the annual meeting last evening:
Chancellor COMMUNICATIVE. Headley.
Vice Chancellor-Grant S. Rolf.
Prelate-Wm +. Pinkham.
Master at Arms-Fredelck j. Stevens.
Inner Guard-Richard S. McWilliams
Outer Guard-Daniel S. Strout.
Master of Work-Henry G. Seayy.
Keeper of Records and Seals-Georpe
W. Pencil.
Master of Finance-Augustus B
Brown.
Master of Exohequer-Warren G. King.
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-28
The Bowling Tournament.

AT the bowling tournament at Stan
ley's alleys last evening, the Imperials
and Unionss played very hot game. The
large audience burned colored lights at
the fine plays of the teams. The Imperi
al won by 81 pins, Hart taking the hon.
ors for that team his total being $50
pins. This makes all the teams even,
each team having won two and lost two.
Matthews bowled the lagrest string for
the Unions, 1867 pins. The score
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-28
Portland Division.

At the regular meeting of Portland
Division, S. Of Z. No. 95, last night, the
fol lowing officers were elected:
W. P.-D. II. Towle.
W. A.-Julia P. Towle.
r. S.-H. 5. Burgess.
+. S.-H. J. White
Treasurer-T. W. Burnham.
Chaplain-Sarah Starboard.
Com. D. White.
A. C.-Mary Hall.
l. S.-Mary F. Saunders.
@. Ss-Charles r. White.
P. ". Pm. P. ElweIl.
Trustees d. H. Towle, II. J. White
and A. NJ. Burnham
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-28

imperfect uIgtSI0a OF our IoOd. From only
partial OXydation oi the blood clemens
From the waste and breaking down OF our
muscles bones, brain and nerves.
Besides these are the disease germs of
5Typhus, Typhoid, Scarlet Fever Grippe, Small
PUx, Malaria, Diphtheria and the like.
The very Air We breathe is full of these germs
The water we drink teens with myrlads OF
them.
We are besetfrom agttIstra and a0ithol1t, and as
if not content with all this, we ourselves add
nicotine ard alcohol to the deadly list
What is it then that prevents our Sckening
and dying from all these poisons?
our Kidneys.
They are the scavengers and sewers of the
body.
God gave us two. so that if one kidney was
injured the other could still carry on the work
On perfect action of our Kidneys depends. not
only the purity OF our blood, but the healthy
and free action OF every other organ in the
body.
Once let them fater in their work, let the
polsons and impurities collect, aud the seeds of
thousand ills spring into active growth
Nature. the great Mother Healer, has rem
edy for every i'll to which man is heir.
The simple Asparagus Shoot beckoning like a
finger from the bosom OF the earth holds the
secret OF perfect Kidney Health locked I'D in
its roots and berries.
Here lies the greatest of all remedies for the
kidneys when weak. sluggish or diseased,
In DIR. HOBBS SparaguS Kidney Pills this &C
tive remedy is found i'll all its concentration
and perfection.
Their use means:
Healthy Kidneys.
Blood Tree from Poisons and Impurities.
NO soil i'll which Disease Germs can grow
No rheumatism because no Uric Acid
Fifty cents per box, from all druggists or en-
TEEE@TN close 80 cts. in stamps
81 It'll VAJ0S or silver direct to the
paE'agus nnb aShSs co,
m "a ,~ySS21-. Chicago. San Francisco
49, I'll Elgsss EsEsssA Interesting and In
Elssrl 55ssssg ~T9.Eg structive Book OH Kid
EAaeHTse9VE@EbHS ney Health and Blood
Filterin@ Free
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-28
Ligonia Lodge Election.

The following officers of Ligonia lodge,
No. 8, of Odd Fellows, were elected last
evening:
Noble GRANDFATHER H. Brown.
Vice Grand-Nathan e. Redlon.
Secretary Fl cratic K. Colesworthy.
Permanent Secretary-Daniel Brooks
RECONSIDERATION E. Carter.
Agent of Hall-Thomas A. Hood.
Trustees-Charles f. Guptill, Charles
B. Roberts and Alfred H.. Thompson.
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-28
All Souls, Choir.

All Souls Choir.
1.-THE following is the programme of the
music tomorrow at the Christmas SER
day:
Organ Voluntary-Gloria, Mozart
Anthem-Daughter or Zion, Webb
Gloria Patri, Mazzinghi
Christmas Anthem Cutter
Response Hear our Prayer, Murray
TIE Deum Hymn-Worship, Handel
Sermon-Birth of Christ.
Hymn by Congregation and Choir
Calm on the Listening Ear of
Night.
Organ Postlude.
The choir = is composed of Mr.. C. X
Halves, soprano; Miss L. I. Harding,
alto; Mr.. VIM. P. Goss, tenor; Mr.. John
L. Shaw, bass. Miss Gertrude Buxton,
organist
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-28
Insurgent Chief Shot.

Madrid, December GA despatch from
Havana says that the insurgent chief,
Acebo was shot yesterday at Cienfugos.
The return of General Mariner Campos
to Havana is much commented upon
here.
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-28
DEADLY SNAKES,
SEVEN DIFFERENT DEADLY POIS-
0NS-A SURE AND CERTAIN
ANTIDOTE.
The poison of the

The poison of the
rattle-snake is no
more deadly and
v-nomOuS t h a II
some that we make
IL our bodies.
Ptomaines are
the poisons gener-
dted in the body it.
self and their dead
ly quaIitiesAre like
Shose of strych-
nine, arsenic, NOR
phine, etc.
e The details of
numerous murder
trials and text
books on Toxicol-
ogy teach US these
facts.
Then there are
the poisons that
that result from
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-28
Pine Tree Lodge. K of P.

At the annual meeting held last eve
ming the following officers were elected
ii. of W.-George Hudson.
c. C.-Arthur II. Moulton.
V. C.-Joseph W. Benner
P.-Sumner G. bennett
K. of r. and Sc. j. Butler.
NJ. of John b. Brown
NJ. of E.--Jos S ph K Brett.
l. c. Daniel A. Hamilton.
o. Crank A. Hersey.
Grand Representative-C.J Butler.
Alternate-George Hudson.
Representative to Pythian Hall Asso-
ciation-John B. Brown, Joseph K. Brett.
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-28
What is

Castora is DR.. Samuel Pitchers prescription
and Children. 1t contains neither Opium Morphine nor
other Narcotic substance. Lit is harmless substitute
for Paregoric, Drops, Soothing Syrups, and Castor
1t is Pleasant. Its guarantee is thirty by
Millions of Mothers. Castoria destroys Worms aays
feverishness. Castora prevents vomiting Curd,
Diarrhoea and Wind Collie Castoria relieves
teething troubles, constipation and fatuency.
Castoria assmilates the food regulates the stomach
and bowels, giving healthy and natural sleep.
toria is the Childrens Fanacea-the Mothers Friend.
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-28
NEWADVERTIS EMENTs.
The Weather tod0y
is likely to be
fair.
PORTLAND. Dec. 2sth, 1886
IND Santa Claus
I - bri n g you a
Smoking Jacket?

- brin g you a
Smoking Jacket
Il not we want to say
to you, personally, that
now is a good time to
buy one for a very little
money. Longing Goats
too, though they're much
the same thing, and the
time for wearing them,
you know, is emphatical-
ly noae.
AFTER the rush was
over we found eighteen
or twenty Coats still left
on the counter. and we'd
like to be rid OF them be.
fore January is out.
That's why we've marked
them all down. In the lot
are some velvet ones, a
few fancy cashmere ones.
satin lined; or with quilt
ed satin facings, and half
a dozen or so broadcloth
ones, some satin bound
and others with cord
edge; black, blue, garnet,
brown and gre en-, and
sizes enough to fit most
men.
Two black velvet
Tuxedo" Coats, silk and
satin lined sare marked
much below value, but
they're small sizes.
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-28
AL OF OUR
Ladies' and
Misses Garments
must be sold without regard to
cost.
.LARRABEE'S White Store.

9 Worster and Wilson have crew of men
at work on the Pride's bridge extension
OF the electric system. Work was sus-
pended when the first snow came, but the
pleasant weather has made it possible
to continue.
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-28

HOODS PILLS cure Liver lis.
Biliousness, Indigestion, Headache,
A pleasant Iaxa~:ye- all Druggists
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-28

YHM.-C A.
Mr.. Theodore p Day, general score
tary of the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation at Waterbury. Conr.. will ad-
dress the mems meeting in Y. M. c. A.
hall tomorrow afternoon at 80 O'Clock.
Mr.. Day is an enthusiastic speaker and
alive to the interest of young men.
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-28
A Failure.

Troy, N. Y. Deem Der 27-H. B.
Minis & Co., one of the oldest book pub
fishing houses in this part of the country
made general assignment today.
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-28

r. g. Dun & Co., report the failures
for the week AS 1872 in the United States,
against $50 for the corresponding period
asst year.
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-28
Castoria.

dren. Mothers have repeatedly told me Of its
good effect upon their children
DR.. g. G.. OsaooD,
Lowell, Mass.
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-28
Castoria.

"Castoria is so well adapted to children that
recommend it as superior to any prescription
known to me-"
h. A. ARCHER, Ii. D.,
Ill So. Oxford ST., Brooklyn, N. 2.
Our physicians in the children's depart
ment have spoken highly of their expert
ence in their outside practice with Castoria,
and although we only have among our
medical supplies what is known as regular
products, yet we are free to confess that the
merits of Castoria has WOE US to look with
favor upon it,
UNITED HOSPITAL AND C1sPENsARY,
Boston, Mass
ALLEN G. SMITH, Pres.,
urray Street, New York City.
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-28

"Castoria is the best remedy for children Of
which am acquainted. hope the day is not
far distant when mothers will consider the real
stead of the various quack nostrums which are
destroying their loved ones, by forcing opium,
morphine, soothing syrup and other hurtful
agents down their Threats, thereby sending
them to premature graves"
Dr. ]. F. KMcHELoE,
Conway, Ark.
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-28

The Centaur Company n Murray City.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-05
KID GLOVES.

KID GLOVES.
At challenge sale prices. Ladies' 81 kid gloves (and
they the best 81 kid glove in this vicinity cha
lenge price 69c.
Ladies' 81 3 kid gloves territory
challenge price CSC.
bicycle a
Ladies' 81 chamois gloves, decided bargains
SILK MITTS.
quoted Ladies' mite value
15c; challenge
Betrer and hesyie
challenge
Mltts which should retail At s.: viii quickly at CSC.
Extraordinary values and &Sc.
DRIVES IN DOMESTICS.
vard- brown muslin, worth
10 yards for S9c
staple Indian, Buckshead, etc. u.uay
&c,
usually
pieces light shiring print Sc. q only SIC.
quality worth
yards oil rcd prints, worth SC, At SIC.
WASH GOODS.
chsle Tx patterns. &C. challenge
price SIC.
pieces Toe du Nord A. F. c.
Is bstiste black gounds, value loo, at SIC.
ReCk Dry Goods Co.
and 1911 Second avenue. Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-05
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment wher
tightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health Of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of a perfect lax
alive; effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man.
Hfactured by the California Fig Syrup
70. only, whose name IS printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
sccept any Substitute if offered,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-05

cations that would prove the truth
fulness Of quotations from his former
utterances; otherwise he desired the
newspapers to shut up. He stated
that he had postponed his meetings
in Davenport, pending further COM
munication with Gov. Jackson. OF
Iowa. who had practically agreed in
q letter to the lecturer to protect
him in his "free" speech-making.
"Kessler, the Romish chief of police
over there" said Clark. Uniformed
me today that if 1 spoke in Daven-
port and there was riot he would
not interfere, and l don't care to put
myself up as target" In the
meantime. beginning Thursday even
ing. Clark will turn his attention to
Moline and Milan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-05
MONEY MEN MEET.
Confined from Seventh rsee,
followed by dancing in the ball ROOF
at 10 O'Clock.

followed by dancing in the ball room
at 10 O'Clock.
The opening band concert Of the
season by Otto's band at the Elm
street garden will also be attended
by many Of the visitors.
The ladies' parlors at the Harper
were used for reception rooms, while
the parlors on the west side of the
rotunda were devoted to committee
purposes. Otto's orchestra sta
toned in the ladies' parlor discoursed
sweet music up to the time of the
conventions meeting.
This evening there is to be an illum-
mated bicycle parade at 8 O'Clock un-
der the direction of the Rock Island
Cycle club. starting from the club
house at the foot of Seventeenth
street, aud proceeding across Mar
ket square to Third avenue, west to
Twelfth, north to Second, east to
Nineteenth, south to Sixth, east to
Twentieth, north to Second and to
the Harper house.
The bankers of this state owe a
debt OF gratitude to that bright and
active young lawyer. Hon. Joseph S.
Schwab, of Chicago. for the able
manner that he handled the bankers
legislation in the present general as
sembly, o. which he is an honored
member, viz: 1.-The Endorsers Liza
bility Act" and the s'abolishing days
of grace" act, two measures that are
of incalculable benefit to the mercan-
tile and banking interests in this
state. Great opposition was mani
tested against the passage of these
measures, but the matchless elo-
quence and the parliamentary tact of
Mr.. Schwab finally had them enacted
into law. Mr.. Schwab, with his
family. has been invited as a special
guest of honor to the convention
at which it is hoped he will en-
| Joy himself and where he will have
an opportunity to meet and mingle
With the members of the association,
who SO highly appreciate his services
| in their behalf.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-05
TERMINATES TAMELY.
The r. A. Lecturer Concludes With n
Mild speech.

The n. l.. n. Lecturer Concludes with u
Mild speech.
The A. p. A. series of lectures con-
cluded on Market square last even
ing, when another large gathering
listened to the agitator exaggerate
the so-called envious attitude of the
Catholic church toward the public
school system. the perpetuity Of
which is established. such accusa-
tions as made by speakers of Clark's
stripe only having "a tendency to di-
vide the liberty-loving American
citizens. who have labored together
for years to accomplish their unsur-
passable educational institutions.
which lead the civilized world. Be
it said, however. Mr.. Clark made no
differences which might be taken ex-
ception to, pulling his horns
in a little more than the pre-
vious evening in the moditi-
cation of his stereoryped harangues.
There was hardly syllab e of dis
sension raised from the large assem-
blage. which further asserts the fair
ness of the peace-loving community
so long as its inhabitants are not
slandered and abused because they
believe in a certain religious doc
trine. Clark took exception to news
papers. claiming they misrepresented
him in their quotations Of his sour
rilous remarks. and paid his respect
to the Davenport Leader. The AR
GUS and Union. and made bluff. in
agreeing to forfeit 800 to the publ