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The Portland daily press., 1899-12-13
GORHAM.

The graduation Of the Winter class OF
'9o at the Gorham Normal school, will
take place next weak. Rev. MIR. Reynolds
will preach the baooalaureats sermon,
Sunday, December 18th, In the Congrega-
tional church at 10. 81 a. m. Examina-
ii IN OF CLASSES. comforting diplomas, and
principals reception, Thursday and FRI
Day. December 81 and 80. The class. "a
in number, is very large for winter
class. Gov. Powers Is expected TO be
present on Friday to confer the diplo-
mas.
liMr. Stetson Cannot he present, being
engaged 10 educational work in Penn
sylvsnis during the whole of nsyt week.
There will be Washington supper and
entertainment at the Congregational
chapel parlors, Thursday evening, Dsce N
bsr i4th. Supper will be servei by the
Colonial Danes from to y p. m.
The Epworth league will hold social
"Wednesday evening with Mrs S. S. An
drews, Preble street.
MIR. +. r. johnson sold very large
ard elegant span OF horses this week to
the Berlin lumber company of Berlin.
N. II.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-13

being fitted out 1t WAS sent to the Msdi-
tsrransan. I've were all SO proud OF our
first iron snip," Mrs. SempIe said, "that
We had to send. her to kurope to show
how line she was"
The 6fficer who designed the iron plat
Ing fer the Allegheny and superiutehdsd
her construction was Lieut.. John l.. Por-
ter of the Unitsd States Navy. 1t is an
interesting historical fact that this
officer, when the war of recession brcks
out, resigned his oom mission In the Fed
eral Navy and entered the Confederate
service, and took with him TO Richmond
the model of an iropclsd for harbor de.
ten6s wbioh he had Devised In Fittsburg
de was ordered to the Norfolk Navy Yard
and assigned to the duty OF converting
the frigats Msrrimac, partly destroyed by
fire on the FEEDER al abandonment OF the
navy yard In 1861. he completed this
work so that the Merrimao was ready in
March, lsG2.
In "Battles and Leaders OF the Civil
War, Volume l. there Is u letter FROM
Naval Constructor Porter, ''late OF the
Confederate States Navy" in which he
refers to his rvice la Pit:sburg In con-
neotion with hts fitting our the Marri-
inao. lie says: "In April, 1916. / had
been stationed In Pittsburx suparin tend
log an iron steamer, when conceived the
idea uf an ironclsd and MAIDS mod el
with the ezaot shield. which placed on
the Merri,nac. No man save myself had
anything to do with the converting Of
tina ship (the Merrimac) into an Iron
clad
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-13
NAVAL CLASSIFICATION BILL.

Washington, ID. c., December i2.-Ai
the instance Of the secretary of the navy,
Senator Hale introduced today a bill
providing for the classification of vessels
Of the navy into four Glasses, torpedo
boats excepted. The bill provides that
vessels OF more than 5000 tons displsce-
msnt shall be frst-class and provides for
graduation downward. First and
second rate vessels to be comm anded fy
captains and Others by oflicers Of lower
grades.
Senator Hosr re-introduoed his bill OF
last session for the protection OF song
birds.
Senator Mcbride introduced q bill in
crossing the pay OF letter carriers. the
highest salary provided being $500.
senator Sullivan introduced bill for
the publication of the pension roll.
Senator Spoonsr re-introduced. his hill
Of last Congress for public health com
mission.
Senator Butler re-introduced his bill
for a POSTAL savings bank and for the
purchase Of postal cards.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-13

Rocky Hin Lodge Knights Of Pythiss,
win confer the rank Of knight on several
candidates at the meeting to be held on
Thursday evening.
sood prosrsss 10 being made on the In
stallment and squipi1ept Of the steam
auxiliary plant Of the Desrins Electric
Light and Power company on Forest
avenue. A large 100 volt machine ID be-
ing placed In p osition.
DEERING LECTURE COURSE.
DIR. N. L. Gordon Is to lsctnre at tbs
woodfords Congregational church. ON
Thursday evening. The subject Of the
lecture will be Japan, the Youngest In
the Family OF Nations" Dr. Gordon In
his boyhood, srved three years In the
Civil war; on the peninsula under No
Clelian, then In the Carolinas and finally
before Richmond and Petersburg, undss
Butler and Grant.
In September, 1872, he sailed for japan.
His long service In that country has Civ
en- him knowledge Of conditions that
few possess. His book "An American
Missionary In Japan" published In 1898,
is q delightful and suggestive volume. r
DIR. Gordon's knowledge or his subject
and his ability as q lecturer will give
an excellent opportunity for learning Of
this Interesting country.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-13
MORRILLS.

The grounds surrounding westbrook
Seminary are being spread over with
loom, and put In condition for the win
ter.
The Breccis, the paper published In
the interests Of the Dsering High school,
is to be Issued in a few days. The Decem-
Der number contains half tone picture
Of the new high scohoi building.
The annual election Of the officers Of
Rookamsecook tribe Of Red Men. 10 to be
held Friday evening. December 80. at
Red Mems hall.
Mr.. II. N. Sweetsir Of North Yar-
mout h, spent Sunday at Morriils, as the
guest OF relatives.
The Unity club will be entertained
Tuesday evening, BY Mrs. y. I. miller.
sol Forest avenue. The roll call will be
answered from Barrie.
Rev. Il. g. Davis, pastor Of All Souls
Universalist church, repeated his sermon
Sunday forenoon on "Heavenly Rscogni-
tion." In which he answers the question
"Shail We know each other In Heavsnr
This sermon was delivered some few
weeks ago by Mr.. Davis and was re-
peated sunday BY request.
The addition to the car barn Of the
Portland Railroad company at korrills IL
steadily nearing completion. The carpsn-
ters are now at work olapboardinR the
building.
Lebanon Commandery, knights oi
Malta will confer the malta degree this
evening on q candidate.
The Red Mems Hall association held q
dance last evening In Red Mems hall
Rookamesoook tribe Of Red Men 10 to
observe the Tooth anniversary CT the death
Of President Washington with approrri'
ate exercises. Thursday evening at Red
Mel q hall, to which the public Is cordial.
ly invited. The following Is the outline
of the programme to be carried out: Sc
lection, orohes,rds Opening exercises. led
by the master Of ceremonies; singing
entrance of the chiefs: recitations by two
young ladies; oration, Rev. &. q. Davis.
Mrs. DIR. H. s. Emery, entertained the
Matinee Whist club at her home, corner
Forest and Stevens avenues, yesterday af.
ternoon.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-13
WOODFORDS.

Or. Carleton s. kimball has returned
from his recent trip to Boston, where he
attended, the funeral services of frieLd.
Or. Horatio 5. Gard and DIR. Arthur Q.
Doten both residents OF woofdords, the
former a graduate of B,wdoin Medical
college. and the latter from the New
York college hospital have received notice
uf having passed o successful examination
before tie Massachusetts board of meli-
cine, at recent meeting. DIR. Doten will
probably locate at Worcester, Mass.
1he old and familiar name OF Higgins
corner will soon be one OF the matters oi
history. At the last N Getting Of the city
council the name was changed to High.
land square.
The residents of Pleasant street, Deer
ing district, are wondering what will be
done next with regard to ths name OF
their street, inasumch as that name has
been restored to the street Of the older
section of the city. II any change Is to
made there are those who think the name
Pleasant avenue, or New Pleasant str Get
would be appropriate. The for mer name
seems to be more popular. Some agree
that there is no necessity of chan ging the
name from Pleasant street, as In Greater
Boston there are six streets bearing this
name.
MIR. Chas. s. Wilson, Sawyer street.
has returned from q business trip In
Montreal. Mr.. Wilson reports that while
In Montreal last Thursday. the people
experienced cold day and sisighing was
good. There is good slsighing at New
port. VT, and all along the line from
there into Canada.
Roy Murdoch, clerk ut ii. Il. Har-
mons seed store, and residing at Wood.
fords, had his hand so badly burned
while trying to light gas jet Monday,
that the services of physician were re-
quired to dress 1t.
At the Woodfords Universalist church,
Sunday. the pastor. Rev. Harry II.
Townsend, preached an able sermon on
the topic, Common Sense in Religion. !"
The new creed adopted by the general
church at the recent convention In Bos-
ton was also read at the Sunday services.
The Young Peoples Auxiliary club Of
the Woodfords Universalist church. held
q nesting Monday evening at the homo
Of Miss Maud whitney, woodford street.
Deering Lodge, F. and A NJ. held a
stated communication Monday evening
at Ionic hall. The entered apprentice de-
gree was conferred on several candidates.
The foundation Is being put in for
new house, corner Of Chestnut and Bea-
con street, Woodfords Highlands.
Additional electric lights have been
placed In Alb,rt q. Bragg's residence,
Coyle street, by this wsssbrook Electric
Light and Power company.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-13
THE FIRST OF IRONCLADS.
Built at Pittsburg FIfty-Two Years A go
Ly Lieut.. John l.. Porter.
From The p,ttssurg (psnn.) Post, !,

(Brom The Pittsburg (Penn.) Post.)
The first ironolAd or amored war ves-
sci ever constructed by the United States
or any other gosernmsnt was the Allie
gheny, which Was launohsd at Pittsburg
In February, ISL, from shipyard oocu-
pying the point OF the Monongshel river
front in close proximity to whore the
the same neighborhood in March, Isl1.
was launched the Orleans, the first steani-
boat that plowed the river waters west of
the Alleghanies.
This Is brought to mind by a olessing
interview In The Baltimors Sun with
Mrs. Letitis Tyler Sempis OF Washington
City, a daughter OF President John Ty-
Ter. The lady was In Fittssurs when the
Allegheny was launched, witnessed the
launching, AID went down the Ohio river
with party of naval officers on the ves-
sci.
Pittburgs was selected as the plaos for
the bailding Of the vessel TO arouse an in
tsrest IN our navy in the people Of what
Was in those days the West, who saw no
A~eSeNstJ AOA SSeos P%ShotsASas '" Ava ts~
vessel was completed, Mrs. Sempie said.
the builders waited until he snow began
to melt In the mountain before they
could make their plans for launching
In February, the snow began to melt,
the river was unusually hiRh, and on
washington's Birthday, lS47. the ship
was launched. AS the vesssl slipped
down below the bridge into the river IL
vvaa fpahaH N Nascala Hhs
one held the crew. the other the Officers
and the ladies who were their guests.
Capt. w. W. Hunter of Louisiana,
Lieut.. McBlair OF Maryland, and Lieut..
Reynolds, aftsrwagd Admiral Reynolds,
were among the officers aboard. Ars.
the ladies'.
Mrs. Ssmple had been asked to chris
ten the boat, but said that she had con-
soien tious sofuples against using In CON-
nection with a boat either tho words
"chrlstsn" or "baptize.'.. She promised,
In the msaptifne the little son of the
master builder had smashed bottle of
whisky over the side Of the boat as 1t
slid down tbs ways.
After loayins Pittsbura the boat was
taken down the river. Its nnal dsstina-
tion was New Orleans, where 10 was to
be Sn ST., 81 S1s %.s 81 m s.mpl. said
'"we passed Wheeling. West Va. and the
river was so high that We could lSoR into
the houses es We went along. When We
were near Cincinnati a small platform
was erected on the PROV OF the boat and
taking . bottle of cbAmp pasns in my hand
I said, % I broke II OVER ths beat, 'In
the name Of tie reatRspublic / call thss
A hsaheny, shf 70 thee, good ship, thy
Captains, Ahd-s-s saiiors, wish suc-
oess.
The vessel wae taken q far a. Nsupbia
we:s we:s' /. : 12g .!ss Z o,sse. ts'.H Ti
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-13
Wesibrook Grammar School Pupils
Given Reception.
Opening of Universalist
Fair.
D0ings of Deering District Sc
cret Orders.

Mira. Almon Disbss of Brunswick who
has tee, III at TIE horne Of her mother,
Mrs. Harriet Hopkinson is very sick,
having suffered ssvers hemorrhage Of
TIE lungs. Her husband and ReF. AL.
mon Bisbee have bsen summoned.
The Clsaves Rires. Co. NJ, N. 9. s. n. !,
will be inspestei next Monday evening
By Brigadisr General +. L. Hoyt Of Lew
iston.
Mr.. W. K. Aver and family, Main
street, Cumberland Mills, have gone to
their rev hone In Foxcroft. where Mr..
Aver is to locate In business. being .
member Of the Rsnger-Ayer corporation
engaged In the lumt esing business.
Piiacipal II. A. Ushes Of the Forest
grammar school entertained about thirty
of his pupils at his boarding place on
Maple avenue. Monday evening. The
evening was pleasantly passed In games
and other amusementa Ice cream and
cake wss served during the evening.
Gray and Hueston have commenced re.
pairs on the Cox house on Church street,
recently bought by Mr.. Hebron Mayhew.
Col. L. h. Smith went to Brunswick,
Monday evening to INSECT Appomattox
camp He was accompanied By Adjutani
j. W. Phinney and Division Quarter.
master A. Y. CloudmAn both Of Cum bsr.
land Mills.
The members Of FequAwket and Wave
mock tribes Of Rsd Men are to hold joint
services, Thursday evening, In the obssr-
vanos Of the loon anniversary exerci SEQ
of tie death of PIendent Washington.
Tie members or CloudmAn Relief corps
tendered the members Of Cloudman post,
G. A. r.. supper Last evening at @. A.
X. hall. After the SUPPER choice pro-
gramme of literary and musical numbers
was carried out. An enjoyable time was
had by all.
The Universalist fair opened last eve
ming at the Wsstborok orera house. The
hall has teen very prettily decorated for
the occasion, and the tables are well laden
with useful ana fancy articles. TIE en-
tertainm eat last evening was given by
the Moreans OF Portland who appeared
to good advantage In the comedy drama,
"Ihe Squire's EauJhter.
The election of officers of Temple lodge,
4. and A. NJ, and Cioudman Post, u.
A. X, are to tie held tois evening.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-13
THE COURTS.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT.
The petit jury was empanneled ysster-
day morning: Richard p. Stone, tore
man. Bangor; John A. Coffin, Alfred /;
Reuben II. koss, Auburn; George b. At,
wood, Auburn; Oria W. Ellingwood,
Bethel; George A. Chapman. Bethel ;
Andrew K. Perkins, Boothbay; Walter
K. Knowlton. nington; Albert l..
Brown. Farmington; Lendail W. Osgood,
Portland; Dennis II. Hagen, Boothbay
Frank K. Jones, Alfred.
Supernumersriss: Stanley Il. Kay,
Skowhegan; Linwood p. Jordan, Port
land; Edward p. Chase. Portland.
United States vs.. Katherine A. Elk
strome of Mount Desert, charged with
being retail malt iiquor dealer. without
payment of the special tax. The verdict
was not guilty. District Attorney Dyer
for the government. The respondent had
no counsel
United Statss vs.. Charles H. Goodwin
Of Stetson. charged with being q liquor
dealer without payment Of the special
tax. District Attorney Dyer for the gov
srumept john F. Robinson Of Bangor.
and Judge Fostsr for the defence.
The entire aftsrnoon was 6soupisd with
the trial Of Goodwin. There were several
witnesses who testified on the side Of the
government aud several for the respond
snt. The case was givsa to the Jury late
In the aftsrpoQp end verdict will
probably be rstdfnsl this morning.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-13
BATES COLLEGE.

The fall term at Bates closed Friday for
the usual winter vacation OF four weeks.
The catalogue fer 1so3-1e00. which has
been delayed in publishing, is now out.
Vhe membership of the colleeg is shown
TO be 2ss-seniors ca, juniors. CO, sopho-
moIes 72, freshmen 81.
Arr angements are being made for the
annual intei collegiate d,bate with Col
by, TO take plaos at Watsrvills, sometime
In tho spring. Ths men chosen to reprs-
sent Bates In tbs debate are Allison q.
Catheron, 1900; Lester l.. Powell, 1900 ;
Leo &. Demack, 1861.
With the Janufry issue Of the college
magazine, The Bates Student, 1t passes
from the hands of the class OF 1850 to 0l.
The now board OF editors ara: Harry
l.. Moore, Northboro, Macs. editor-in-
chief; assistants, j. t. Wilson, Var
mouth, N. S, V. Il. Rand, Dexter. Ger
trude Is, Libby, Lewiston, Ethel q.
Vickery, Pittsfleid, and Lena u. Towls,
Lewiston. Leo q. Demack tf lewiston,
has been elected business manager.
A very exciting game OF root tall was
played shortly before the close of the
term on Gsroslon field. when the upper
GLASS men cha llenged the under olassmen
20 game from which all men ON either
varsity CT second elevens should be ex-
cluded. Two teams were hastily selected,
signals agreed upon, and the game WAS
played, only five or six ont of the twen-
ty-two men having ever worn a suit be-
fore. Considering the conditions the men
played s slrprisngly well, the game final
y ending amid much merrinent In u
eoore of 10 to 6, In favor OF the senior
junior team.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-13
THE LATE WESTON y. MILLIKEN.


At recent meeting Of the Board of
pirtc1ois of the Maine General hospital,
the following was adopted:
At this, the first meeting Of our Board
since the death Of Weston Il. Milliken.
we miss our as sociate ard friend, and de-
sire to enter on record some expression of
our apprf ciation Of his valuable service,
of our great regard for him and respeot
for his meino Dry.
He was q gentleman with whom It was
always pleasure TO be associated, most
accomplished man of affairs, quick to
see and to graspa situation and prompt
60 act, with the courage which con- es Of
clear sight ana readiness OF resource, of
even tsnpsr ard genuine Iehnensnt,
versatile, full of tact. skilful In dealing
with all the difficulties and hazards OF
business life, and true as steel. Success
ful In his own affairs, carry ing, lightly
varied enterprises, a heavy weight OF care
and responsibility, he still found time to
take his own part. large part, in things
of common interest affecting the general
welfare. For many years he was diligent
In his otfice of Director Of the Hospital,
giving freely to its service OF his time, his
experience and his rare good Judgment,
looking after its interests as II they were
his own. There are few, II any OF his
contemporaries, whose death will be felt
more generally or as q heavier loss to tho
interests OF the city and the state. The
good will OF the men Of his time follows
him now that he rests from his labors
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-13
TBE KING IS DAUGHTERS.

The Kings Daughters of Congress
street church are very busy this winter
and find many ways In whioh to "lend
9 hand" to thoss In need. They have
just passsd their tenth birthday which
thsy viii fttingly celebrate In few
weeks This afternoon and evening they
will have sale Of useful and fancy arti-
elts as tbs home Of Mrs. Montgomery, SO
BS6ssts 1tssst.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-13
MISCELLANEOUS.
Notice to WheeImen.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
10 refund the money on a 2a-cent bottle
of Henry & Johnsons Arnica and Oil
Liniment, If 1t fails to cure bumps,
bruises, scratches, chafes, cuts, strains,
blislcrs, sore muscles, sunburn, chapped
hands or face, pimples, freckles, or any
other ailments requiring an external ap-
plicalion. Lady riders ave especially
pleased with Arnica and Oil Liniment;
1t Is so clean and nice to use. Twenty
five cents a bottle, one three times as
large for 5Ocents.
C. n. cuPPY & CO.,
Monument square,
PORTLAND. ME.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-13

Don't delay minute. Cholera infan-
tum, dysentery, diarrhea come suddenly.
Only safe plan is to have DIR. Fowler s
Extract of Wild Strawberry always on
hand.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-13
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The Portland daily press., 1899-12-13
HARPSWELL STEAMBOAT co.

Beginning Oct. q 1890. steamer Aucocisco
will leave Portland Pier. Portland. daily. Sun
days excepted. at 200 p. IN. for Long Island,
Little and Great Chebeague. Clin Island, So.
Harpswsil Baiey's and 0rrs Islands.
Return for Portland, leave Orr's Islandand
above landings 100 a. m, Arrive fortl and
93 o a. m.
septs0df ISAIAH DANIELS Gen Mgr.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-13
MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK.

TIME annual meeting Of the stockholders of
l. the Merchants National Bank. Portland,
Maine, for the election of seven directors for
the ensuing year. and the transaction OF any
other business that may legally be presented.
well be held at their banking house. Oh Tues
day, the 9th day of January. 1900, at 10 O'Clock
o. M.
c. %. BANCROFT, Cashier.
decsltl
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-13

ORIGINAL.
George g. Pen. Bidderord, SO.
ADDITIONAL.
Luke 81. Roberts. Alfred, % to 8.
NcREAsE
Jofeph N. Foster, Belfast, IS to s1e;
Howard Il. Doe, Maplswcod. % to $40;
Nathaniel n. Ipgersol, Portland, ti6 to
SIS; william n. vikery. East MachiAs,
30 to si7; ssugel ottson, Soldiers Home,
Ksnnsbse, - 10 ei0.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-13
MAINE PENSIONS.

Washington, December IL. THE follow
ing.pension changes resulting from the
issue Of November "a are announced for
Maiue:
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-13

Manager will furnish all par
ticnlars.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-13

Can you afford 10 be without
il!
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-22
TELEGRAPH CHANGES
Postal Telegraph Company viii
Move to Commerce St. Soon.
the western Union Lenses Quarters
In tho DOds0u IIuI:dtnE-tbIi
mud Metz and COBB Bros, Wiil
Also Move.

The lease of the present quarters of
tho Postal Telegraph Company in Nor
folk will expire in September next. The
company has leased No. 81 Commerce
street, now occupied by Childrey &
Metz and will be Installed there within
six weeks.
The new office is next To the new
Grandy building. now going up at the
corner of Main and Commerce streets.
1t Will be newly equipped in all res
poets. including new furniture and fix
lures, and new instruments of the very
latest designs.
The entrance will be on Commerce
street. and there will be II rear en-
trance on the lane for tho use Of mes
sengcr boys.
The company will have direct wires
TO Washington. Baltimore. Philadcl-
phia. Richmond, New York. Boston and
Chicago. The new Office will be one of
the finest in the South.
The firm of Childrey x Metz will oc-
cupy half Of the second floor OF the
Grandy building, and Cobb Bros, the
brokers. Will occupy the other half.
The Western Union Telegraph Com
pany has leased the quarters in the
Dodson building, formerly occupied by
the Citizens Bank. and will be in its
new quarters on or about January LIST.