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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-04-20
Union Mutual Life Insurance

Union MUTUAL Lie insurance,
The regular monthly meeting of the board
of directors of the Union Mutual Life Insur-
ance Company was held yesterday forenoon at
the Falmouth Hotel. The President, Mr.
Dewitt, reported that all the property of the
company had been removed from Boston to
Isl Middle street, in this city. appointment
of committees occupied the time.
In Chicago, last week, tho demurrer Of DR..
J. G. Burroughs to the bill of the People vs..
Maine and others was decided. The main point
of the suit has been published in the PRESS. The
Chicago Tribune Of the 18th inst. says:-"It is
a bill filed to set aside the $4,000 mortgage
on the Chicago University held by the insur-
ance company, on the ground that the trustees
exceeded their powers in giving it, and that
the property was decided by Douglas for the
purposes of a university on the express condi
tion that it should be inalienable. The Judge
said DR.. Burroughs had been made party
solely for the purpose of discovery as to Ger
tain title papers or deeds that were alleged to
be in his possession He had no interest in
the property in controversy, or in the subject
matter of the litigation, and filed general
demurrer to the bill. Two points were made
on the demurrer, the first being that the
States attorney had no power to commence
proceeding like the present one, and that the
suit should have been commenced by the At
torney General of the State. That was the
only question, the judge said, that he should
decide at present, as he did not wish now to
pass on the merits of the case, but his impress
sion was that the bill contained neither good
law nor good morals. The judge therefore
ruled that it was nowhere made the duty of
the Attorney General to attend cases like the
present. He could no doubt commence actions
of this kind. But the statute giving the States
attorney power was broad enough to enable
him to commence the suit. Both officers then
had ample power to begin such an action. The
suit was properly brought and the demurrer
would therefore be overruled''
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A Deserved Trib,1ta

In the April number of the American Art
Review one of Fred Kimbal's etchings, "Old
Houses at Stroudwater," is published and the
following deserved tribute paid:
We are startled occasionally by phenomena
which seem to have no cause. A display of
skill, without previous course of adequate
training; talent, the source of which is not
apparent; genius, springing up suddenly be-
fore US, fully equipped, as Minerva sprang
which we cannot unravel. We try to get over
the difficulty by an appeal to natural ability
but this expedient is simple self-delusion, as
instead of an explanation, it is merely a re-
statement OF the problem in other words. The
etcher to whom this notice is devoted is GEN.
ius of this kind. His whole euyre at this
writing, consists of three plates
Lock at TVindhdne, Me- Etched $780,
0 ,9, Houses 6' at stroadeeater. Signed G. F. X.
Miu-Ddm near StroudaCGter. &c &c
The plate at the head of the list, although
showing evidences of labor in overcoming tech
nical difficulties, and somewhat exaggerated in
contrasts OF eight and shade, is still SO COM
plete that many an fletcher wonld be glad to
score it as his first success after repeated trials
and failures. The second plate seems the
work OF an old shand, whose assurance is the
result of the most intimate familiarity with
his tools and materials. Not only is it excel
lent in poetical sentiment and in artistic quail
ties,-skilful in composition and in concentra-
ton OF effect and color, but is especially inter-
esting from the straight-forwardness of its treat
ment, the utter absence of all evidences of try
ing, and the fesolute confidence of the doing. In
the qualities of straight-forwardness and SIM
plicity sthe artist need not fear comparison
with some of the old Dutch landscape etchers,
and 1 say this with several of Waterloo's
well-known little plates before me. If one
would wish for change, it would be for more
delicacy in the sky. This effect is apparent al
so in the third plate, which, in spite of excel
lent qualities, is not so important as the two
others
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Personal.

Collector Morrill, has started to visit his
daughter. whose husband, Major Dunn, is sta
TONED in one of the frontier forts.
Mr.. G. E. Lindall of the Portland Band, re-
ceived benefit in the town hall at Knight.
vile, Monday, and yesterday he left for Bos-
ton to enter the Conservatory there.
MesSrs. Campbell, Richards and Huxley of
the Governors Council, were at the Falmouth
yesterday on their way to Augusta, where a
special session of the Council was to be held
j. r. Bodwell of Hallowell, w. S. Tilton of
Togus, and Henry ingalls, of Wiscasset, were
at the Falmouth yesterday.
F. A. Smith, of Smith & G age, has returned
home from his Southern trip entirely restored
in health
The friends of Capt. and Mrs j. B. Coyle
visited them on Monday evening to celebrate
their 51st anniversary of welded life
The friends of Mr. and Mrs j. H. Russell
celebrated the 10Th anniversary of their we'd
ding, Monday night, and presented them with
$50 in gold and other valuable mementoes.
Was the man knocked down by Sheriff Par
ker's horse Monday named Gilhouley or Sad
dler? That's what seems to puzzle people.
The doctor gave the name as Saddler
Wallace Ross, the oarsman, arrived in the
city yesterday.
Mr.. Will Stockbridge will sing at the Sec
ond Congregational church, Biddeford, Fast
night.
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Obituary.


In the death of Asa Irish, who died Feb
Goth, Sebago lost one of her Oldest and most
respected citizens. He was born in the town
of Limerick July I'd, 1893, and was therefore
when he died ST years, 7 months and "a days
old. Left to his own exertion at an early age,
he, by his own untiring energy and industry,
acquired acompetency and brought up to USE
full pursuits large family of children
Always cultvitor of the soil, he was also a
skilled carpenter, and many buildings in Sc
bago and adjoining towns stand today as
monuments of his good workmanship. Never
idle himself he abhorred idleness in others,
and almost to the day of his death he busted
himself with work. In politics he was Re-
publican from the founding of the party. He
was q consistent Christian and died full of
years and honored by all who knew him. He
was the father of ten children, eight of whom
are living. His grand children number So,
and his great grand children 40.
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MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.
JUDAS MACCABEUS,

JUDAS MACCABEUS,
Union Hall will be filled by the subscribers
to the Haydn Association tonight, on the &C.
cason of the first presentation of Handels ora
torio of Judas Maccabeus in this CITY, We can
only regret that it is not apparently in the
power of the society to give the oratorio in
more comfortable quarters even if they are I'M
able to produce it with an orchestra. The cast
of characters has been we'll selected.
ALVIN JosLIN.
Charles l.. Davis representation of the old
Yankee farmer is one that finds much favor
with many theatre goers and he will probably
I'LL Portland Theatre both at the smatinee and
evening performance Fast day.
MRS. SCOTT sIDDoNs..
The st. Louis Republican says of Mrs. Scott
Siddons' 'Rosalind," il which character she
will appear on Friday at Portland Theatre:
"Mrs. Scott Siddons is fortunate in the pos
session of such an organization. Her qualifica-
tons for the performance of fine comedy parts,
such as this, are surprising She has succeed
ed in establishing Enthusiastically her right to
recognition as an actress of rare ability, OF
clever, artistic merit. Her performance was
one of intelligence, from the coy scene, where
in RosaIind betrays her sudden liking for Or
lando, to the incident of her restoration to
propriety of the merry. witty, capricious
Ganymede."
NOTES.
Salvini appeared to delighted audience in
Boston Monday night as Othello supported by
Messrs Weaver and Crisp, Misses Prescott
and Wilton.
Annie Cary sent beautiful fora. broken
column to Towers funeral.
There is going to be a rush to see Neil Bur-
CESS in "Widow Bedott.'
The date of Mike Leavitt's great company at
City Hall is April 29th
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FROM OUR CORREsPON,

EeThe Custom House will not be open for t
transaction of business on Thursday, April 81 ia
Day)
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Returned,

Mr.. Humes, late of the St. Nicholas Hotel
returned to Portland yesterday. 1t is undeg-
stood that he will be a witness in tho case of
Cobb VS.. Humes, which will come on in court
the first of next week if not settled previously
We understand that Mr.. Humes claims he is
all right; that he has not committed aay for
geries as alleged; that he arrived from Boston
by the boat yesterday morning, went to the
school his daughter attends and sent her to
tell her mother he was in the city and she
could see him at either the United States
Hotel or at her house. Mrs. Humes preferred
to see him at home. When he reached the
house he was met by Mrs Humes and her
counsel. They had some chat, but be denied
all knowledge of forgeries Furthermore. we
are told that Humes says his wife carried him
out of town the morning no left Portland and
could Therefore not have been so igno-
rant of his departure. We are also informed
it may be impossible for any one to prove that
The notes signed with Mrs. Humes' name are
forgeries, and, if forgeries, that Humes was
the forger.
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Funeral Of Sister Ursula.

The funeral Of Sister Ursula was held in the
convent chapel yesterday morning at $780, A
solemn mass of requiem was celebrated for the
repose of her SOUL Rt Rev. Bishop Healy
was celebrant, Rev. E. Callahan assistant
priest, Rev. T. P. Linehan deacon, Rev. G..
W. Doherty sub-deacon, and Rev. j. O'Dowd
master of ceremonies. In the sanctuary were
Rev. j. O'Brien, of Bath. Rev. NJ. c. O'Brien,
OF Bangor, and Rev. T. B. Butler of this city
Members of the Cathedral choir chanted
the mass, which was very impressive. AT.
ter mass his lordship pronounced the
absolution, and referred in briet but
feeling terms to the life of the deceased
He repeated the declarations that a religieuse
makes to Almighty God in her vow of obedi.
ence, poverty and chastity. How well Siste,
Ursula kept her VOWS was shown by the sane
tity of her well-spent life, the last moment Of
which was spent in receiving the holy sacra
ment of the Eucharist. Her remains were
borne to the hearse by six pall-bearers who
with the clergy, the sisters, relatives and many
loving friends, paid their last tribute to Siste,
Ursula
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DOMESTIC s.lAssia.

SAN FRANCISCO-Ar 18th inst. ship Seminole,
Holmes, New York.
Ship Geo,g &C Stetson, for Europe, with grain, gets
IT'S Cd per ton.
CHARLESTON Sid 18th, sch Willie Luce, Spe,r,
Rockport.
FORTRESS MONROE-In the Roads 18th, schs
A A Shaw, from Baltimore for Portland; Charles
Sears, do for Brooklyn.
Ar 10th, barque Caprera, Hichborn, Iquique for
orders.
BALTIMORE-Ar 18th, schs Lizzie Carr. Teel,
Pensacola; Matte Holmes, Gilkey, Portland; Ella
NJ Storer, Wade, Kennebec.
CID 18TH, sen Geo Jordan, duncan, New 1oih.
Sid 9th, brig Golconda; sch Silver Heels
PHlLADELPHA-Ar1 18th, brig American Union
Collins, Matanzas
Ar at Delaware Breakwater 18th, barque Charles
Fobes, LOriDg Caibarien (and left for Phladelpna
sch JAS Talbot, Croker, Caibarien; 18TH, Aude +
Snow, Tholndike. Port de Pax
Sailed seaward, schS + q Knight, and George ID
Loud.
NEWARK-Ar 10th, sch Sophia Wiley. Hams
Portland.
NEW YORK AR 18th, ships Oneida, Carver, Sin
gapore 106 days; Farragut, Small, Calcutta Ioo as
barque g A Littletield, ColcOrd, Taiwanfoo; sens
Annie Il Lewis Lewis, st Pierre 80 days; Charies
Heycr, Poland, Matanzas Hattie, Poole, JACKSON
vile; Ingraham. Packard Charleston.
Below, barque Nellie Brett, from Matanzas.
Passed the Gate 18th, schs Mary, from hondoul
for Boston; Diadem. New York for do.
PROVIDENCE-Ar 18th, brig Cora Green, Ihll
brook, Ponce SO days; w Boardman, Richardson
Virginia; White Foam, Coombs. Baltimore; Biilow
Haskell, Rockland.
Sid 18th, schs Ira ID Sturgis Adams, and SaraI
Wooster, CULVER, New York. :,
PAWTUXEr-Ar 10th, sch Fred q Holden, Nc
Ray. Virginia.
FALL kIVER-Ar 18th, sch Jennie Clark, Cous
ms, Port johnson.
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Death of an Old Portlander

Mr.. VIM. III. Smith, whose death was an
nounced in Boston very recently, at the adj
vanced age of 81 years, was formerly a resi-
dent of Portland, and 40 years ago carried on
the provision and grocery business under
what is now Lancaster Hall, afterward under
the American House near the corner Of Elm
street, and subsequently for number of years
ON Fore street. Mr.. Smith was prominent
member of the Episcopal church, and held
the position of Parish Clerk of old ST. Paul's,
and Senior Warden OF st. Stephens. Honest
and upright in all his dealings, he was univer-
sally respected by all who knew him. He
leaves five sons, three in Boston, one in Athol,
Mass, and one in this city. He died at the
residence of his son Edward H., Boston High
lands, and was brought to Evergreen Cemetery
and laid by the side of his wife.
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THE PRESS.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, APRIL 20.
THE PRESS

Nay be obtained at the Periodical Depots of N, G
F'ssenden Marquis, Brunei g. Co., Andrews, Arm.
strong, Cox. Wentworth, Hodsdon. A. Il. Cleveland
20 Middle St, Welander. Boston & Maine Depot and
Chisholm Bros, on all trains that run out of the
city.
Auburn, Willard Small & Co.
Augusta, F. Pierce.
Bangor, j. H. Babb & Co.
Bath, of j. o. Shaw.
biddeford, f. M. Burnham.
Jellerson's Bookstore.
Bridgton, Daniel Dickens.
brunswick, b. G. Dennison.
CUMBERLAND Mills, +. A. Verrill.
Oamariscotta, E. W. Dunbar
Freeport. W. A. Mitchell.
Eryeourg, r. c. Harmon and Shirley Lewis.
Gardiner, Palmer Co.
Gorham, j. Irish.
Hallowell, c. l.. Spaulding.
Lewiston, Chandler Il Estes
Lisbon, q. E. Judkins.
Mechanic Falls, A. W. Bridge, F. A. Mllett,
Norway, A. o. Noyes.
Richmond, G. A. Beale.
Rockland, o. q. Andrews,
Ssbattus L. III. johnson
Ssccarappa, at the Post Office.
Saco, of l.. Hodsdon and H. b. Kendrck,
Themaston, s. Delano.
Ninalhaven, B. Lane.
Waldoboro, G. Bliss,
Waterville, j. M. Wall
Wiscasset, Gibbs Rundle+.
Woodford's Corner. H. Moody,
Yarmouth, @. E. Coombs.
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Do you want a genuine Spring Tonic, one that
will purify your blood, give you an appetite, and
set the stream of life flowing in its natural course
if so use DR.. Graves Blood Purifier. Its virtues
are acknowledged asa purifier of the blood and
builder up of the debilitated system through the
stomach and liver. Every one needs tonic in the
Spring to cleanse the system of accumulated impur-
ites
The Blood Purifier is a cure for Biliousness, In
digestion, Liver Complaint, Jaundice, Humors,
Scrofula, &c. 1t will built you up, give you re-
newed life and vigor, and is just suited to your
wants at this season of the year. Price, S1.00.
For Cough, Cold, Sore Throat, Hoarseness, &C.,
use DIR. Graves Balsam of Wild Cherry and Tar.
Price, 10 cts and so cts per bottle.
Improved Family Cathartic Pills, made by DR..
Graves, cure Headache, Constipation, &c. Price,
25 cts. per box. DIR. Graves Remedies are for sale
by Druggists.
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Police.

j. d. Seaman had $157 in his wallet when
he came to town from Deering yesterday. He
changed five dollar bill for some customer in
his store on Federal street, and turned away to
transact some other business leaving the wal
let containing the money on the counter He
now finds himself 1857 out.
j. L. Tukey's stable, foot of Cedar street,
was entered the other night and large guam
tity of tools, some blankets and a lot of OLD
iron carried off
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A Remarkable Floor Covering.

The floor cloth "LINoLEUM" has now been
manufactured for some years, and is much
commended by all who use it. 1t is composed
mainly of Underground cork and solicited
oil. Remarkable alike for durability, beauty
and cleanliness, the demand must continue to
increase. 1t has stood the test of time; but
limitations being on the market, buyers should
look on the back of the cloth for the word
"LNoLEUM,' which on the genuine is printed
on every square yard. All carpet dealers keep
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DEATHS

In this city April Goth, Alberta May, only child
of William D., and Carrie e. Jones, aged 8 months
and 20 days. Notice of funeral hereafter.]
In Norway, April IL, Dennis Lovewell, aged 80
years IL days.
years months.
In Patten, March 16, John Davis, aged 80 years 1
month"; "a pensioner Of war of 1912.
In Sherman, April 8, Solomon Crockett aged 80
years.
In Iincolnvile, April 5, Horace M. Gilkey, aged
% years.
In South Thomaston, March %, Thomas Haskell,
aged So years.
In Westport. April IL, Mrs. Mary Newdick, aged
so years months.
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u. A. r

At meeting OF Bosworth Post held Monday
evening the following were elected an execu-
tive committee for the fair to be held the week
beginning October 31st: G. P. Mattocks, G..
L. Beal, John Marshall Brown, J. d. Fessen-
den, F. Fessenden, 7. A. Roberts, S. P. G etch-
ell, A. A. Hudson, G. FL. Abbott, W. H .
Green, c. N. Lang, w. E. Themes, H. P. In
gals, j. NJ Marston, E. G. Millikon, J. B.
Allen, Whitman Sawyer, H. S. Trickey, Fl. 1.
Nelson G. III. Libby.
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STATE NEWS.
ARoosTooK COUNTY.

AROosTOoK COUNTY.
The North Star says it is now certain that
the proposed railroad between Pressure Isle
and Maysville will be build Immediately,
both those towns having voted the necessary
aid.
HANCOCK COUNTY.
A little daughter of Curtis Dodge of Blue
hill, aged seven years, was killed Monday by
cart body falling upon her.
PENOBSCoT COUNTY.
Francis L. Hayford, eldest son of Hon. W.
II. Hayford of Bangor, died at Colorado
Springs April 18th at the age of twenty years.
A council of Congregational ministers has
been called to consider the case of Rev. S. L.
B. Speare of Bangor, whose radical prohibi-
tory course has divided his congregation. 1t
is charged that the minister has been packing
church meetings to get them to endorse his
course, and this has led to the trouble.
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Municipal Court.


TUEsDAY.-Charles Eaton and Thomas Reynolds.
Intoxication. Fined IS and costs. Paid.
Charles Douglass, Frank Grimes and Henry Kim
ball. Intoxication. Fined So and costs.
Isaac M. Pike. Intoxication. Fined IS and costs
Robert Gibson. Intoxication-2d offence. Sixty
days in county Jail at labor Sentence suspended du
ring good behavior.
Cornelius Boyle and Mary Coveny. Search and
seizure. Fined 500 and " costs each.
Frank Jackson. Search and seizure Discharged
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Accidents,

A twelve year old son of Mrs. Sullivan, who
lives in the Woodbury. house, this side of the
Duck pond, while at play with other boys was
accidentally hit in his right eye by stone
thrown by companion, which knocked him
down and rendered him senseless for some
time. DIR. Buzzell of Deerng, who now has
the care of the case, is of the opinion that the
sight of the eye will be fully restored
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St. Paul's.
GOrl1a,n'

The congregational Sabbath School gave a
very fine Easter concert last Sabbath evening,
under the direction of John A. Hnckley,
Superintendent.
new fine-toned bell, weighing 1000 pounds,
cast in Boston at the foundry of William G.
Blake & Co., has been hung in the belfry of
the NJ e. church, and will sound the
summons to the people to assemble Fast
day at go p. M, to attend dedication services.
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At the adjourned town meeting yesterday
it was voted to repair the aims house at an
expense of $500 and to build a new school
house on the old lot at Stroudwater at an ex-
pense of $1,000.
DR.. e. Clurk is setting a number of new
trees in front of his lot ON Pleasant street.
The Unity Club will have u sociable at
Morgan's Hall, Morrill's Corner, this evening.
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New Music.

Dltson & Co.'S specimen package of new
music for this n,onth contains much that is
worth preserving. There is a set of Easter
anthems Magnificent and "Nunc Dimittis. ~
by 5. I. Tuckerman; simple song song with
chorus, mabel Clare" and household bal
lad, "The Rabbit on the Wall" For piano
there is lively Archery Galop" by de Barry
There is also an acceptable copy of Ditson's
weekly Musical Record"
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+. o. BAILEY & Co., will sell this morning
at the Carriage Mart on Plum street at 10
O'Clock a. m. 70 new carriages, consisting of
phaetons, top and open buggies, carryalls,
jump seats, side spring wagons, beach wagons,
SC. These carriages are from some of our
best builders and we have positive orders to
sell without reserve. Any one who is going
to purchase carriages will do well to attend
this sale. Every carriage offered for sale will
be sold to the highest bidder. Also will be sold
at same time 40 harnesses, light and heavy, in
gilt and nickel trimmings.
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Supreme judicial Court.
VIRGIN j.. PRESIDING.


TUESDAY. In the case of Charles r. Milliken VS..
Cullen C. Chapman, the evidence and arguments are
closed. Judge Virgin will charge the jury at nine
O'Clock Wednesday morning.
Putnam for plf.
S. C. Strout with c. f. Libby for deft.
On motion of Hon. Bion Bradbury Thomas F.
Heating was admitted as an attorney and counselor
at law TO practice in all the courts of this State
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Aunt Polly Basset's "Singin Skewl.

The lovers of good old-fashioned singing and
a little wholesome fun can spend delightful
evening with Aunt Polly Basset and her
"goodie companie" of boys and girls, young
men and miidens, tonight The entertain
ment is said to be exceeding humorous yet free
from all Objectionable features and the price is
low enough 10 admit of whole families attend
ing without great expense.
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Real Estate Sale.

The valuable property No. 215 Commercial
street and known as the Portland Machine
Works will be sold at auction at half past two
o'clock this afternoon. This is one of the most
valuable properties that has been sold in this
city for some years, finely located on the
business street of the city
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The annual meeting of the Grand Lodge OF
Good Templars will be held at Portland, April
Goth and 9th, commencing at p. m. Tues
day in Congress Hall. Half fare over all the
railroads in the State east of Portland, and re-
duced rates at the hotels in Portland for all
delegates in attendance. The session promises
to be large one.