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The Portland daily press., 1895-08-01
A SWORD FISH FIGHTS.
And Very Nearly Gets the Best of
Sam Gregory.

The Giant Fish Pierces the Boat and the
Fisherman Tossed Overboard-He Re-
gains the Boat and Lands the Belliger-
ant.
The schooner Alden Keene, Captain
Edward Doughty, arrived yesterday from
a sword fishing cruise, bringing good
quantity of fish. From the crew was
learned very interesting story of an ex-
citing adventure by one of the crew with
giant sword fish, by which Samuel
Gregory nearly, lost his life.
The Keen had been out three days and
was off the South Shore lightship,
Nantucket, when large sword fish was
spoared. AS is the custom, Sam Gregory
was sent off in a dory to secure the prize
He got along very we'll in his efforts for
a time, when suddenly the fish became
wild and made the water white with
foam, as he thrust madly at the boat.
Several thrusts were made but at last
with terrific blow the giant fish stabbed
the boat full and fair on her quarter. 1t
was a terrific blow and Gregory was
thrown several feet into the air and over
board, the sword just missing his leg as
it pierced the boat. Gregory cannot swim,
and thought his last days had come, but
the fish gave powerful lunge and broke
his sword short off and left fourteen
inches of it sticking in the boats
bottom. Luckily the movements of the
fish pushed the boat toward Gregory, who
was struggling in the water. and he
managed SO scramble in again. 1t would
seem as if he had seen enough of sword
fish for one day, but his fisherman in
stinct was strong, and in an hours time
he had his marine assassin safely landed.
1t was narrow escape for Gregory, and
he will not forget the experience for
many day. He carries a big scar on his
side now from wound received from a
sword fish some years ago.
The Portland daily press., 1895-08-01
A MARKED EVENT.
Celebration of the s7th Birthday of Prof.
It. Nichols Crouch.

If Prof. f. Nichols Crouch, had never
done anything moro than write that
beautiful ballad kathleen Mayoureen,
that alone would have entitled him to al
most equal celebrity with John X. Paine,
made famous by his "Home, Sweet
Home - The Professor is passing his
seventh summer season in succession in
Portland, under the hospitable roof of
Miss Charlotte Thomas, and last evening
the occasion of the Professors S7th birth
day, she gave brilliant party at her resi-
dence, on the corner of State and Dan
forth streets. Prof Crouch, and Judge
Springer of Iowa, were the guests OF
honor. The Professor does not look hard
ly a day older than when he was here last
July and seemed to enjoy the occasion
extremely.
A very enjoyable programme had been
arranged for the occasion, and was carried
out to the delight of the audience. Rev.
Mr.. Galloupe of St. Luke's Cathedral
made brief speech, congratulating Prof.
Crouch on having attained such advanced
age with the ability not only to enjoy
life himself, but to aid SO much in the
enjoyment of others. Mr.. John W.
Hutchinson, the last survivor of the cele-
DRAFTED Hutchinson family, with his kind
ly face encircled with wealth of snow
white hair and beard, sang an original
song. Poems of congratulation from
Miss Sarah J. Farmer Greenacre of Eliot,
Mrs. Caroline Dana Howe, Edward w.
Thomas, George A. Thomas, and Eliza
beth Varnum were read. A beautiful
bouquet of 81 roses was presented by Miss
Bessie Varnum Then Hon. George T.
Emery and Judge Springer, made graceful
congratulatory addresses. Letters of re-
greet at their inability to be present were
read from Gov. Cleaves, Mayor Baxter,
Maine Central, Mrs. f. c. Jordan,
Parker Pillsbury, Hon. Stanley Pullen
and Mrs. Pullen, Hon. W. W. Thomas,
ex-minister to Sweden, Judge Pitman,
Mrs. j. S. Palmer and others.
A very fine musical programme fol-
lowed Kotzschmar accompanied Mrs.
White, the lady who has lately been de-
lighting the First Parish congregation by
her fine soprano voice, sang Crouch's
"Her Love-" Mr.. j. P. WEIGH sang a
selection with fine effect. Miss Nellie
McGregor played Gottschalk's "Pas-
quinade' brilliantly. There was most
enjoyable instrumental trio by E. H.
and George A. Thomas and Samuel
Johnson, violin solo by Mr.. Hutchin-
son, songs by Clarence Brooks and John
L. Shaw, and spirited rendering of Miss
McGregor's ''Dirigo March, by
Chandler orchestra
Mr.. Crouch made speech thanking his
friends for the interest they had shown
in the event celebrated, and the delight
full manner in which theyEhad displayed
it. Delicious refreshments were served,
and the affair can most properly be styled
an admirable midsummer entertainment.
The Portland daily press., 1895-08-01
A Costly Jump.

Last night several Of the police made
ly known as McGlinchy's. There were
several men in the room and they made
a dead set for the window and jumped
to the ground, distance of over 10 feet.
Mr.. Thomas James, a seaman, belonging
to the schooner Sir Knight, Capt. Conley,
was one of those who jumped and rupt-
ured the ligaments of his ankle City
Physician Pudor. ATTENDED him at the po-
lice station.
The Portland daily press., 1895-08-01
Harbor Notes.

1t seems that the Madeleine and Mary
W. Libby did come together at Portland
Pier as stated in the PRESS, the steam
boat men to the contrary notwithstand-
ing. The damage was slight and was
quickly repaired.
The steamer Fannie G. broke her pro-
peller Monday. She was quickly fitted
with new one.
The shore employees of the Maine Steam
ship Company went on an excursion yes
terday to Basket Island in the Libby.
The island travel yesterday was very
large.
The U. S. barge office had quiet day
yesterday. There were no arrivals call
ing for their attention.
The Portland daily press., 1895-08-01
The SaIacia's DELAY.

The delay of the steamer Salacia was
caused not by any accidentfto the ma
chinery, but as the weatherswas so rough
the steamer put-into Popham. The pas
sengers were not anxious to brave the
tossing waves and got the captain to
run up river to Bath. Part remained
there and came up on the boat yesterday.
A tremendous sea was running and while
the steamer was already to come up the
passengers preferred to remain.
The Portland daily press., 1895-08-01
Cutting Down Exnenses.

Mr.. Frank Barstow of this city, a
veteran of the war, received notice this
week that his pension of S12 per month
had been cut off to IS. Upon inquiry he
found some forty other pensioners of this
city received notice on the same day that
their pensions were reduced or taken
away. There is naturally great indigna-
ton among them, and it is said the cut
down is made on a spoilers recommended
lion, who has haen visiting Portland,
The Portland daily press., 1895-08-01
False Alarm.

At five o'clock yesterday afternoon the
Chemical and Casco Five were summoned
to Cook, Everett and Pencils for what
looked for afew moments like fire 1t was
quickly extinguished though, and the
services of the department were not re-
quired.
The Portland daily press., 1895-08-01
Eastman Bros. & Bancroft.
MOONLIGHT SAIL,

The steamer Sokokis" will make MOON
LIGHT TRIPS up the Presumpscot on
Thursday, Friday, Monday and Tuesday
Evenings Aug. 1, 2, s and 6, If pleasant.
Anyone wishing to enjoy River Sail by
moonlight will take advantage OF these Special
trips.
Steamer leaves wharf. Bridge street West
arrival of TO electric car from PortIs s srld
returns IN season for 1870 car for Portnand.
aug1ld5t
The Portland daily press., 1895-08-01
Portland Trust Company.

We call attention to the Trust Com
pany's offering today of $50, 900 Portland
Street Railroad Company first mortgage
gold bonds, as per advertisement. The
above are a part of the $3.50, 900 bought
this year, of which $3.50, 900 have been
sold, and the remaining $50, 600 will not
be offered till September.
The Portland daily press., 1895-08-01
More MASONIC Visitors.

Among other Communicates of knights
Templars that will pass through Port
land to the great conclave at Boston are
Defiance Commandery No ESQ of Defiance,
Ohio; Chillicothe Commandery No. s OF
Chillicothe, Ohio, En-. Sir Charles Hovt
Commander
The Portland daily press., 1895-08-01
BEsR VICE.
q CA y Z WI y.

For those desiring to send pupils to
a first-class private school BERWICK
ACADEMY offers unusual advantages.
Four distinct courses of study: fits
students for all N. E. Colleges: has
finest building in the state; expenses
small. For catalogue and particulars
address Principal,
GEO. A. DICKEY,
aug1d3t TN, W&Stf So. Berwick.
The Portland daily press., 1895-08-01
The Higher Life of Wnman

!. We would call attention to course of
lectures to be given in Advent church by
Mr.. S. Goodsill of New York, on .."The
Higher Life of Woman" The ADVERTISE
ment appears in oul columns this morn
inc
The Portland daily press., 1895-08-01
Town of Hollis Bonds.

Swan & Barrett have been awarded tbe
S1o 900 per cent. bonds recently issued
by the town of Hollis for bridge purposes.
the only bonds the town has out
The Portland daily press., 1895-08-01

F. O. Bailey &go. will sen at 10 o'clock to-
day, the property No. 81 Washington street.
See auction notice.
The Portland daily press., 1895-08-01

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY,

Larrabee.
Owen. Moore & Co.
Eastman Bros & Bancroft
Maine Central excursion.
Grand Trunk excursion.
Standard Clio. Co.
Excursion and sail-Ste. Merryconeag
Rines Bros.
Bond Call Notice.
New England Pianos.
Berwick Academy
Moonlight Sail-Ste. Sokokis
Mrs. Goodsill-T7JLteeture course II
FINANCIAL,
Swan & Barrett
Portland Trust Co. 1872
New Wants, To Let, For Sale, Lost, Found
and similar advertisements will be found
under their appropriate heads on Page 6.
The Portland daily press., 1895-08-01
Pushing Up The Sales.
Pulling Down The Prices,

Most for your money-that's what
we give-always most in quality. The
only way to judge bargain is to add
quality to price. Don't forget during
these times that all's not a bargain that
costs little-It's quality that counts.
Try our high quality and low price COM
bination. Is cent a yard worth saw
ingP If so see our fine quality 40
inch Brown Cotton at SC.
We are selling two special bar
gains in all linen Huck Towels
with damask borders, Both lots are
the same in quality and style, the only
difference being the size.
One lot size 42x21, Why
pay 25c for this towel when ~
- W" ~ ~
The other lot, size 49x24,
Yo,, will ordinoril, nav 3ac for-
an inferior Towel. We shall&0S
coll II for
Is you are in need OF Sheets and
Pillow Cases we can save you mon
o ~ au, .s ~
~ '" '''''' '''0
"a Sheets, 3oc
GA Sheets AZ
The Portland daily press., 1895-08-01

are being made by us i'm all the de-
sirable patterns.
After next week. we shall be
obliged to close our work rooms i'm
order to give our sewing girls a va
cation.
Leave your orders now for
Skirts, Waists and Suits. and we
will have them done for you from
ONE to two days notice.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-16
TO TAX THE BACHELORS.
REV. MIR. CHRTsTTdN THINKS THEY
SHOULD PIYFOR THE PRIVILEGE,
He Urges Young Men to Marry, and Argues
Against Loose Divorce Laws-Be
Careful whom You Choose.

The Rev. J. a. Christian. OF Washing,
ton-Streot NJ. Il. church. preached sun
day night on Marriage" He took as
his text the second verso Of the second
chapter OF John. lie spoke, By way OF
Introduction OF the practical nature OF
Christianity, and how 1T concerned man,
and hence that was Of importance to
man. MatrimOny was next 10 the soul
salvation in importance. The hdDlt OF
JeJing with IL and treating II as a trlNlal
matter was a tendency frausht win
much evil. said he. There was a deep
significance in the presence OF christ al
the marriage in Cana, OF OaDiee. Inc
performance Of the frst miracle thefe
had broad meaning In IL.
Marriage. said he, was divine insttu-
ton. God planned and executed for the
highest happiness of man. God MADE
man as the protector OF woman, ana Wo-
man as the helpmeet OF man, Inc IVAN
were TO be one flesh. He united IN mar
rage the first couple in the beautiful
temple OF Eden.
Of the disciples, some were married.
Paul. he believed. vas married man, al
though many say he was a bachelor.
Marriage has Coils sanction, and is hon.
cradle among all Forced celioacy is a
crime against nature, and Is productive
of much evil. whether 1t concern the
ministry or any other class.
A SOCIAL INSTITUTION.
Marriage Is a social institution. Take
IL away, and society falls. We should
treat as criminals all who advocate free
love or the abolition of the marriage
vows. II is proper that the law should
have regard to the marriage contracts. 1t
should be more stringent IT Is eminently
proper that the law should have TO do
with breakn. the marriage bond when
occasion requires We 90 10 extremes
South Carolina allows no divorce DakO-
Ia allows divorce on a slight prcteNt We
should have a national marriage ana
divorce law. Divorce should be allowed
only for the Scriptural cause.
Mr. Christian spoke Of the sanctty
of marriage. and ia what high esteem it
should be held. He said we punish men
who take or destroy our property, but
are slow to punish those who ruin our
happiness and desolate homes by their
infamous acts. lie thought adulterers
and adulteresses should be treated as
bad, if not worse, than thieves.
TO MARRY EARLY.
Mr.. Christian advised the young men
to marry early: 10 look 10 IL as goal IN
life. Many men were not married be
cause Of their uncha5tity He believed
that a tax on bachelors, increasing with
their age. would be salutary 10 society.
They were not meeting their response
biity when they lived alone.
He spoke of the character or men
and of women that should be chosen. and
of how careful one must be in choosing
q partner for life HaSty marriages and
escapades should be discountenanced.
The preacher closed BY speaking o. the
happiness OF that man that had his life
I'm Christ and the pure soul Of his choice
to 20 with him along the long path
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-16

market. and not one was lost on the

market. and not one was lost on the
voyage.
Mr.. Luther II. Burton. of this city. has
accepted the position Of private secretary
TO Manager T. Nj. Gathright, OF the Ale
gha1y Springs.
Miss Susie Lear and her cousin, Miss
Alice Clark. left Friday TO visit relatives
i'm Fredericksburg where they expect 10
remain for several weeks
on account OF the bad condition OF the
roads caused by the recent rains. MessrS.
craigie and Temple have postponed their
proposed bicycle ride TO Alton.
4 cableeram Announces the safe arrival
Of DR.. Lewis Hosher and DR.. Charles VI.
Shields AT Bremen. They sailed an the
North Gerinan-Lloyd Line vessel Saale
Mr. and Mrs G. II. Dorset. Miss Elsie
and Master Raymon Dorset. OF Pilkintoh
Powhatan county left y-stcrday norfl's
for a two weeks stay at Virginia Beach.
4 trolly wire on the Manchester line, at
the corner OF Main and seventh, became
broken on the north-bound track sunday
night and caused some Inconvenience
10 tho company. I, is said 10 nave been
caused by q boy striking IL with stone
on accot Mt OF the inclement weather 81
last Thursday night. the kaptist ouhg
Teonie's Union OF LeiGh-Street church
did not have their moonlight outing uoNh
the lanes as expected. but Il has been
decided to have II on August II.
eold-medai contest VIII be held at
Grace-Strcet Baptist church tonight. lhe
civ ,-oung ladies that will take part have
v,on ailycr medals Special music has
been arranged. The public are coIdlalIy
invifed 20 be present. No collection or
admission fee will be taken.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-16
Al GrOYc-Aycnne Iiaplisi.

At Groye-Avenue Baput church, on
Sunday morning. Rev. DR.. Hidens SER
mon WAS an attack upon the assump-
tons and pretensiOns OF what may be
called the EEK rene left" Of the advdnc-
ed Biblical critics The text was the
first verse Of the first chapter Of Job.
DR.. Hiden quoted from a noted profess
sor. in the theological seminary. who held
that the book Of Job is only poem,
written by some pious Jew during the
period OF exile: that the book was only
a parable. and that Job and the other
persons mentioned were but the crea-
lures OF poeticai fancy
To this view, the speaker presented
the following very serious objections:
l. In Ezekiel, fourteenth chapter.
verses II. %. God himself is represented
as speaking OF these three men, Noah,
Daniel. and job" Noah and Daniel
were certainly historical; how, then. can
we deny that job was also?
q In James 5ll, we read: "le have
heard OF the patience of job. and have
seen the end of the Lord" etc. that is,
YOU have seen what result the Lord
brought out Of Jobs trials. Was James
dealing in fiction?
g. In the very first sentence Of the
prophecy Of Ezekiel we find that proph-
ct la captivity; and as Ezekiel refers 10
Job. and speaks of him as a real man.
then Job must have lived before the
exile. and the book is olcer than the
exile.
T. Or. IIiden supported these views
by a careful discussion of JOB % .i5-l6,
and also of job 81 .53. showing that the
first passage does not refer 10 the de-
huge, and that, In the second passage,
Adam" means simply mankind re
further pointed out the fact that 'the
beck of Job IS utterly destitute Of allu-
sions to Hebrew history-has not word
about the Twelve Tribes, the patriarchs,
the law, the prophets. the Exodus, Mo-
sos. David, Solomon. the kings, the
priests, the Jews. the Gentles" There
fore he held the book TO be one OF the
Oldest I'm the canon.
DIR. Hiden closed with carefully
drawn picture of Jobs trials. and ex-
horted the people to cherish the mem
ory and the example Of this ola hero Of
the faith.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-16
Personal AND General.
Interesting Facts About Richmond's Citi-
zens and other Matters.


Mr.. D. c. Richardson was able to be at
his office yesterday.
Mr. T.. ID. Saunders Of Williamsburg
| Was in the city yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jasper l.. Rowe left yes
teriay morning for Ocean view.
Mrs. Alexander Major. of Birmingham
Ala, is visiting relatives In this city.
Judge Samuel f.. Coleman. of the Third
Judicial Circuit, was at the capitol yes
terday.
Mr.. Herbert Dalton left the city Sun
day night for an extended business trip
south.
Mrs II. II. Wallace aud Miss Lucy
Wallace will spend the simmer in Bristol,
Tern.
Mrs. Henry Richardson and her little
son Frank are spending the heated term
at Bumpass. Va.
Saks & CO.. until September LIST. viii
close their store every day. except Sat
urday, at O'Clock.
Miss Cary +. Adams went to Norfolk
yesterday morning 10 stay for some time
with her friends in that city.
MIR. James T.. Netherland and Misses
Alice and Emma Netheriand haV> gone
to the Cold Sulphur Springs for the sum
mer.
Miss Susie and Norma Edwards left
the city yesterday for Bowler's. Essex
NvuAef' vi " 'i'4e ~ --4'-'eD ''' -N.~
tjycs.
Miss Elva C. Selden. OF Buckingham
county is on a visit 70 her cousin. Miss
Claudin Selden. No. 53l north Tenth
street.
A cablegram announces the safe arrival
of Messrs. o. III Funston and Henry
HarwOod on the other side OF the At
lantic.
Mr.. Louis II. ELker, of Baltimore, for
nerly cf Richmond Is In the city. He
was congratulated by his relatives and
friends.
The ladies' Of Union-Stat.on church will
give an excursion down TIE river this
evening for the benefit Of the church
building fund.
Colonel Charles Euker. with his two
children, Miss Eleanora and Captain
George, Of the cavalry. arrived at Ham,
burg on July 50. Colonel Euker took
forty horses with him for the German
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-16
DISCIPLES :. =. AsSOCIdTfON.
The Regular Binonthiy Meeting sunday
Afternoon.

The regular bimonthly meeting OF the
Disciples Sunday-School Association was
held sunday afternoon at Marshall-Street
christian church. the president. Mr.. Geo.
r White in the chair. Notwithstanding
tho heat. n large audience Was present
The exercises were opened with singing
,he HYMN Meath the Banner OF the
cross the West-End Mission Sunday
school. which had won the banner at
The last meeting marching In In body
with tho banner. -
Mr. George W. Anderson led the de-
votioral exercises. after which the schol-
ara cave a delightful programme OF reel
tations. While all the little ones acqult-
led themselves well. the recitation by
Nellie Clayton. Of Manchester. was cs-
recially enjoyable.
Tho address was delivered by Rev. j.
a Srcncor, OF Cowardin-Avenue Chris
tan church. Manchester. The FIRST part
of his talk was to the adults on the inn
acrtfnce Of the Sunday school as IA factor
I'm church works, and Urging that 1t be
NOT made a sidc-sb0w He then spoke to
the children on the difference between a
NOBODY" and a somebody" illustrating
his remarks en- the blackboard. All the
schools PRESENTED excellent reports, the
Marshall-StrCet school stirding at the
mead with a per cent. Of 81, thereby hold
ing the banner for the next two months
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-16
Church of the Covenant.

Two delightful and deeply-interesting
services marked the sabbath at the
Church OF the Covenant. Large Congre-
cations attended both services. AT the
morning hour the Rev. Isaac Yonan, OF
Persia. delivered a most charming and
thrilling address on MOcern Missionary
Movement IN Persia. Mr.. Yonan is be-
ing educated at the Presbyterian Thco-
logical Seminary for the Gospel ministry.
lie is a gifted man and with the free
natural glow of the Oriental mind. to-
gether with high intellectual cultivation,
he proves a nest fascinating speaker.
lie will deliver an address at the sam 2
church on Wednesday next. on Persia.
her manners ana customs. II Will be q
rare opportunity FOR instruction.
At the night service the Rev. II. II.
Harms, u. -. preached. il was 4 final
sermon 10 the people of this church. by
when the Doctor Is greatly beloved, Sc-
fore his going 10 Louisville.
The pastor expressed in touching wOtds
the churCh's regret at the Doctors de-
pqrtUre. and bore TO him her Message Of
remembrance sympathy. and prayer.
The sermon of the Doctor was from
Prov. iii. &. IL was one Of great sweetness
and power Being born Of experience and
spoken from the heart, it made deep
impression.
The large audience was in thorough
sympathy and the whole service. so
UNIQUE IN its character VIII long be re-
memDcred.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-16
New Church Dedicated.

The Mount Vernon Baptist church,
about seven miles from Richmond, was
dedicated with appropriate ceremonies
Sunday afternoon. and the pastor. Rev.
G. NJ. Mcdaniel, was called 10 the pull
pit.
N c Invocation was pronounced by Rev.
Dr. George Cooper, and the Scriptures
were read by Professor Pollard, Of Rich
mond College. Rev. Dr. Hiden made
the dedicatcry prayer. Professor John
Pollard delivered the sermon, choosing
his text from the fourteenth verse OF
the eightie;h Psalm. and spoke on the
subject Of the Church as a Vine.
After the sermon Professor Pollard and
Deacon II. H. Elicit. of GrOve-Avenue
church. engineered" the collection. which
amounted TO some 500. Mr. Elicit show
ed much interest i'm the church. The
house was filed 10 overlooking. and many
people had to remain on the outside OF
the building.
The singing was vigorous. and the af-
ternO0n was delightfully."- spent
Mr.. Mcdaniel IS one Of the most prom
Using young ministers turned out by
Richmond College. He was one of the
orators in both the joint society and his
own society contests. and acquitted him
self well He bore Off the writer's medal
for the session Of lS4-so.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-16
Baptist Sunday-Sch00ls.

The regular monthly ana quarterly
meeting Of the Baptist Sunday-School
Association Of Richmond and Manchester
was held Sunday afternoon at the Grace
street church. In the absence Of the
president. Mr. William EllysOn was called
10 the chair After the reading OF the
reports from the various schools, the as
ISOLATION was addressed by the Rev. j.
W. Daugherty. pastor Of Fulton church,
who made a strong plea for return 10
the plan OF studying the lessons without
the modern helps. He was followed by
Judge H. A. Hancock. who is an earnest
advocate OF the international system OF
lesson helps.
The music was exceptionally good, the
piano being assisted by two Niolins, cor
net. and two flutes.
The next meeting will be held at Stock
ton-Street church, Manchester, on Au-
gust llth
The reports show a large attendance
for June. with total average OF Dos,
with two schools not reporting.