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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-03-17
suicide an Hurricane.

Giuseppe Zavattoni, stonecutter who re-
Gently came from Italy, committed suicide al
Hurricane Monday evening, being insane lie
had shown signs of insanity for few days. pu'
had continued working, and 1t was not thought
that he had any suicidal tendency. lie lei
his boarding place during the evening, and was
seen going toward the shore. Search wat
made and next morning his body was found IL
the water at the northern end of the island.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-03-17
entertainment at woodford,s

The seventh and closing entertainment OF
the lecture course at Woodford's will be given
in Lewis Hall, Monday evening next, 14th
inst, when will be presented the charming
operetta of "The Immortal Fountain; or the
Source of Beauty" to be followed by the
novelty of "hroom drill, J" to be performed by
eight young ladies. The operetta was pre-
sented in City Hall, Portland, SEINE years ago
and delighted the large audience then in at
tendance. Its performance on Monday evening
cannot fail to please. Let the hall be crowded.
The entertainment is given under the auspices
of ladies of the Congregational Society in aid
of most worthy object.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-03-17
Dominion Line.

The Montreal, from Portland, March Sd,
with 252 cattle and 459 sheep, arrived at Liver
pool, Wednesday, and landed them all in good
condition with the exception of So sheep
which died on the passage
The Brooklyn sailed from Liverpool, Thurs
day, for this port.
The Dominion arrived at halifax yesterday
morning, and will be due here Sunday.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-03-17
Cape Elizabeth.

Last Wednesday morning Mr.. Moses Day
froze one ear very badly in walking from Ferry
Village TO the Dry Dock.
Schools in this district closed Friday. Dis
trict meeting is called for next Tuesday even
ing, to choose clerk and agent.
The Eastern Railroad has placed fag-man
at their crossing near Cape Elizabeth depot.
This is a stop in the right direction, as there
have been several accidents at this point.
One day the first of tho week, Mr.. E. A
Thomas, caulker, in the employ of Mr.. Leigh
ton, had his ankle badly crushed by falling
stAea al Kuightville.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-03-17
s74.52
An Assessor,s Case:

A hearing was held before Hon. w. L. Put
nam, assessor, in the United States courtroom,
yesterday, in order that he might assess the
damages to the schooner Sea Breeze caused by
striking rock in Saco River some time ago.
The assessment of damages is necessary on
account of suit now going on between par
ties to which the loss of this schooner relates.
The hearing is not finished. Messrs j. @.
Dodge and strout & Homes appear for PLAN
tiffs, and Strout & Gage with W. f. Lunt for
dafapea
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Gray.

The store of j. 7. Merrill of Gray had mar
row escape from destruction by fire, Thursday.
A lady was in the store when she remarked to
the proprietor that the store was on fire. The
funnel of the stove had become overheated
and set fire to the flooring above. The flames
were promptly extinguished with slight dam
ACE 70 the building,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-03-17
New Millinery Store.

Messrs. Bibber, McMann & Co., the whole
sale milliners, have fitted up the store in Far
rington block, formerly occupied by Miss
Flood, ard opened il as retail millinery
store. They have engaged the services of a
first class Boston .milliner, and their connec-
ton with leading houses in the country, ena-
BILE them to keep in stock the best of goods, at
reasonable Drices
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-03-17
Possible Frar1d.

A woman calling herself Mary Brooks is
soliciting money TO enable her to 90 to Fall
River as she represents. She claims residence
both at 116 and 1875 Fore street. AS the visitor
of tie Associated Charities fer that district
finds no residence at either of those numbers,
it is thou ght hest to publish the fact to warn
the charitably disposed against probable
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-03-17
New YORK, JAN'Y 18th, 1881.

The above shows conclusively that "Cleve-
lands Superior" is strictly pure Cream OF
Tartar Baking Powder. 1t has also been
analysed by Professor johnson OF Yale Col
iege; DIR. Genth of the University of Fennsyl-
vania: President Morton of Stevens Institute;
VIM. M. Habirshaw, f. O. S.. Analyst for the
Chemical Trade of New York, and other emf
nent chemists, all of whom pronounce it abso-
lutely pure and healthful-HdU's Journal OF
Health.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-03-17
Tho City Of Richmond.

Steamer City of Richmond arrived at p.
m. yesterday. The ice prevented her going to
Castine and freight viii not be received for
that landing today. She will leave at IL
o'clock this evening for Rookand, South West
HarboF Bar HsrbOr, Mnlbrldge, Jonesport
and Nachiasport.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-03-17

"Messrs. f. W. Kinsman & Co.: Gents,-I
have sold your Adamson's Botanic Cough
Balsam over my counter FOE nine years; and
must say, that, during an experience OF
twenty-six years in the retail drug business,
have never sold any thing for coughs, colds,
etc.. that has given such universal satisfaction
as your Adamson's Botanic Balsam. recon-.
mend it above all others. Yours truly,
"s. CHICHESTER,
1857 Myrtle Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-03-17

A large party gathered at the residence OF
CAPTAIN John Bennett on Howard street,
Thursday evening, to celebrate the birthday OF
his second daughter. 1t was a very enjoyable
occasou and all did their best TO make it
long remembered evening. Excellent refresh
ments we're served.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-03-17
Municipal Court,

FRIDAY.-Walter L. Rummery. Intoxication
Fined SIS and costs.
Jane Small, Search and seizure. Discharged
James D. Moore Fred'k Cushmau. Search and
seizure. Fined 500 and costs Appealed.
Michael Eagan. Search and seizure. Fined 500
nd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-03-17

Why has a White Rose on Golden Tyre
been adopted as a trademark by j. & E. At
KISsoN? Because their Toilet Preparations
have become SO popular that they are extern
sively counterfeited. ma14W&S
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-03-17

Cream of Tartar
Bicarbonate of Soda,
Carbonate of Ammonia
Tartaric Acid
Starch
Available carbonic acid gas 1910 per cent.
equivalent to 1862 cubic inches of gas per OF.
of Powder.
Ammonia gas 0.43 per cent. equivalent to
1914 cubic inches per OF. of Powder.
NoTE.-The Tartaric Acid was doubtless in
troduced as free acid but subsequently COM
bined with ammonia, and exists in the Powder
as Tartrate of Ammonia.
e. G. LOVE. Phi. D.
New YORK, JAN'Y 18TH, 1881.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-03-17

SPECIAL NOTICES.
Pianos and Organs-E. b. Robinson g. Co.
ENTERTAINMENTS.
NJ. C. M. A.-Drawing School.
City Hall-Stockbridge Course.
SYMPHONY Orchestra City Hail.
Portland Tneatre-Alrs. Darlington.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Try One-Merry.
Zephyr Rubbers-M. G. Palmer.
Popular Pianoforte-Olive Ditson & Co.
Card-J H. Nichols.
Reduction-Geo. @. Shaw & Co.
Perfnmery-Ow Moore G. Co.
Dominion Line-Liverpool.
Spring hats-Coe.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-03-17
DOMINION LINE.


j. II. NICHOLS, representing
the fine tailoring establishment of
j. I'll. LEWIS, All Washington
Street, Boston, will be at the Fal,
mouth House. Monday and Tues
day, March 10 and 20, with full
and complete line of samples, en-
bracing everything new and desir-
able for the coming season, and re-
spectfully asks an examination of
the same
mar17d2t
h@r=gupdsv Times Eanv
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Longfellow Statue Aggociation.

special meeting of the Longfellow Statue
Association will be held at the Aldermen's
room, City Building, at o'clock this after
noon
Following are additional contributions from
schools outside the city
+. O. straw, high school. saco ..........s $50
Intern ediate school, Brunswick. .....<. 2.30
Prof Robinson, S. S. committee, Bruins
wick. ........s,....... D.oO
G. 4 Fletcher Supt schools, Auburn....... % 90
Tinday high school Shapleigh ...... 2.20
r. W Powers BATH .,.............. $50
Addie e. Perry Kockland ............. 14.67
George E. Hughes, high school, Bath...... 14.2o
S7452
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STANDARD Quallty,) Ice can.
Heavy SYRUP zoe ''
MEATS.

We have in stock full line Of Richardson Robbins Canned
HuGklhS soups also Agh'S the finest in the market
emf o will e
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-03-17

of the worst. Adamson's Botanic Cough Bal
sam is sure cure. Trial size 10 cents.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-03-17

IL you do not feel well try the Health Lift.
Rooms 1898 Middle Street, Portland, Me.
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CITY AND VICINITY.
WV ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY

IFoR OTHER LOCAL MATTER SEE FIRST PAcE.l
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"357 MyrtIe Ia, BrQ0kIgn. ". 7"
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B Sunday Times Copy.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
FRUITS.

Choice Baltimore
Finest +"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-27
THE NEWSPAPER WORLD.

Puck has, i'll the current number, one of the
best hits IN the way OF political cartoon it has pub
lished for long time. The Massachusetts Democracy
in the person OF comicaly sour and vim
egary old maid il about TO chaktiso
an rreclaimabe Toysy who is dancing Jig. The figure
Tolsy dscloses the unmistakabIe features OF Gov
ernor Butter. and the exclamation at the bottom IA
scarcely needed; 'spect you can't do muffin with
me, MissI'se used to viii ppm Goly Pse 80 wicked!"
Truth. under the edtorshp Of Oakley Hal, has I'm
proved IN every way and is said TO have also gained in
circulation
The Nep. York HebreT Leader, the largest Jewish
journal in the world and the oldest in the United States
has just entered upon Its tbr.y-ftn year. The pub
lshers announce that its circulation throughout the
country Is increasing rapidly.
The Florida Herald. which Is supplied with the
Associated Press dispatches, Will soon be enlarged
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-27

of baseball witnessed here In many FEARS was played
this afternoon by the mines Of Princeton ana Brown
colleges Play was called with Green of the Brown Cluo
AZ the bat He took first called balls stole second ana
third and scored the first on BassetVs base ms'
Princeton made one also IN the first inning ana he
game was unevenu until the fourth, when chase anu
Gunderson Of Brown, reached first on errors aud
came home on a blocked ball. In the eighth inning
Brown punished Moats pitching severely making three
runs, two OF which were earned The home nine was
BANKED in the inning, and it looked as thouga
Princeton must suffer defeat. By heavy hitting ana
skliu playing however. the score was ade W p S.Hn
10 at the end OF the min b inning. Inc Brown
men then to the bat for the last fne snn were
put out in quick succession. long ny ana dllnc1t
catch batted into right field captured Dy shaw IN
the tenth inning Princeton had three men on bases whe
Harlan '33, batted swift grounder to snedd snort
stop who iumbled the ball. allowing EDWARDS 10 cross
the home ate. This gave Princeton the victory ny
score OF % 6. Following Ia the score by INNINGS
Brown ...;..---..-..............~1 ~
Errors-P Princeton o; Brown, 49,
Base hits Princeton. IL; Brown o.
At HarrisDurg-Harrf arg - Brookiyni q
At Baltimore-Alegheny,7 z; Baltimore, D.
At 81. LOuis-Ecllpse 4; st. Louis, 2.
AT ClncmDat-Ctncinnati, q; Columbus, u
At Chicago-ChicigO, 8; Providence. 2.
Rain prevented the games announced 10 be played at
Buffalo, Detroit and Cleveland.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-27

which he has not yet received reply. he says he
has never felt better in his Life, ana
is confident that in six weeks time
he can keep his end up with
the Boston "sugger." His friends here
are anxious.to witness an encounter between the
representatives of the two cities
The forthcoming novelty in theatricals IS
play called Power of Money" which will be pro-
duced for the first time any stage at McVickers
Theatre June H. The author Is a New-fork gen.
tleman named Weed. who has sufficient money
back of him to organize a company and buy tue
theatre for two weeks. James W. Sheahan, VINO
has been the leading editorial writer OF me
Chicago Tribune since 1866, is lying dangerously III
and with faint hopes of recovery lie was Dorm Ill
baltimore in 1924 and for several years was Con-
gressional reporter for the New-York Associated
Press in which capacity he distinguished hlmseI
by the accuracy of his reports. He came TO chicago
in 1s54 and for ten or twelve years was editor ana
proprietor of The Times. and for brief time was
also assoc ated with Mr.. Dana in his Chicago expo
riences He is one of the most prominent as wen DO
one of the most beloved journalists in the west
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-27
ALMOST BLOWS IN MR. MKEONS OFFICE

District Attorney McKeon's private Office
was the yesterday morning of dispute betSeen
two of his suborlnates that nearly resulted in personal
encounter. Henry c. Allen, the indictment clerk.
making some statements to Mr. McKeon concerning j.
F. Roberts, the private secretary who has resigned his
office, the resignation to take effect on June /.
Would you be willing" the District Attorney asked
ito repeat those statements in the presence OF Mr.
RObertsi"
Certainly" said Mr.. Allen.
The secretary called in and Mr. Allen repeated h,
story which to the effect that Mr. Roberts had been
heard say the Morton House and elsewhere tdas
Mr. McKeon did not dare discharge him. that the Dis
tct-Attorney had cheated his brotherin-law ont OF
$4,000 and other like remarks. When he had finished
Mr. Roberts turned toward him and said with much en-
phasis:
You're id liar"
Mr. Allen, who is much heavier and older man than
Mr. Roberts made effort to strike at the latter but
was restrained by Mr. MoKeon and by Assistant Dis
trct- Attorney OByrne and Chief Clerk Donnelly, who
happened to be near at hand.
You'll end up in the Pelentiary If you are not care,
full" said the irate Mr.. Allen after comparative quiet
had been restored Mr. Allen afterward professed bis
sary Mr. Aliens eyesight very defective and
it was thought the DstrictAtorneys Office that no
challenge would be sent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-27
FORCED To PART WITH HIS CRILD.

A delicate and effeminate looking English
occupied one Of the benches In the employment
Office at Castle Garden last week. His face was bag
gard his clothes hung loosely about him II his Frame
under the pressure OF poverty had shrunk away from
them and his big eyes looked appeangly to every one
who entered the doorway In his lap little girl NIB out
four years old was seatedhs only Joy ami at the same
time his only burden. She was a blonde Of the purest
type Her hands and arms OF perfect mould, her
form was plump and admirably proportioned so
young and her face was the speculative OF sweetness
When she smiled the otherwise serious outlines OF her
features broke into the most bewchng dmpes and her
large blue eyes twinkled Like PAIR OF tiny stars The
couple arrived early In the week The man was pen
niless His wife died when the child was three
old and since that time he had taken the mothers place
IN the care Of their offspring sister in America wrote
him 10 meet her here. He found she had
recently married and gone no did know where. In
bis distress he offered his child to anyone who would
accept her as gift lie not long In finding place
for thing OF such exquisite beauty for the applicants
were numerous and eager. On Wednesday afternoon he
secured for himself place and the following morning
No gave his treasure away parting with her forever
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-27
My DAYS At NEHPORT.

NEWPORT, r. l., May 26.-Mrs. George
Ticknor. Samuel +. Pratt. DR.. Y. l.. Cunningham and
Mrs. W. 49, Rogers, OF Boston; II. A. c. Taylor Francis
r. Newbod, Lyman c. Josephs. H. ". Bookstayer,
Henry Cews, G. l.. Binnnger and Charles NJ. Oelrichs
Of New York. and W. f. Whitehouse, of Chicago, have
arrived at their cottages
Mrs Frederick Nelson and G. L. Rves, OF New York;
Emmons Metcalf, Of Boston, aud General Meredith
Read have taken cottages
Mr. and Mrs Robert Goeet, OF New-York, are in
town.
Ogien Mills. of New.York. arrived at the Mckay cot
tagc Monday.
The new state Government will lie organized on Tues
day In tais city The Inauguration parade Will be very
fine The hotels and private boarding houses VIII be
crowded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-27
ELECTED BY COLONEL BEECH Err.

Colonel II. b. Beecher, son of Henry Ward
Beecher, appeared defendant In Justice Washs
Police Court, Brooklyn yesterday, and was defended
by william c. Beeeher late Assistant Distrct-Attorney
Of New-York. ii. f. scbellhaus an insurance Lroker
living at No Brevoort place was the complainant and
charged Colonel Beecher with assault. lie had called
at the Office of Beecher Benedict at Court and Mon
tague SITS, speak with the defendant about
missions They ad some warm wor ds and Mr. Beecher
called him liar and put him out violently. Counsellor
Beecher asked the complainant the following cuesons
Did you not call the defendant cheat, and say he
would sell his soul for money!"
81 did not"
Did you not repeat these words three tines before
you were put outl
No, sir / did not"
Tue defend testified that Schellhaus became abusive
and that after telling him ho must behave himself. he
took him by the cOa-collar and led him out after he
had repeated the offensive words three times Justice
Walsh dismissed the case.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-27
MARYLAND JOCKEY CLUB RACES.

BALTIMORE May 26.-The attendance on the
last day OF the Spring Meeting Of the Maryland Jockey
Club was very large The first race, mile, for all
ages, allowances for naidens was won by Rics. W. p.
Burch second aud Brunswick third Time, 1:434.
MuLuals paid $24
The second race the Preakness Stakes for hreeyear-
ODDS one and Il half miles, won by Jacobus In
2:42la defeating ParnelL Mutuals paid SO. Barbee
rode the winner. and Holloway rode Parne.
The third race, the Baltimore Cup two and hair
miles, for all ages, was a walk-over for Crickmore.
The fourth race Consolation Purse, threequarcr
heats was won BY lie Petit Duo. London took the first
heat in i:16, and LIE Petit Duo the second and third
heats In 1:l7a and ITO Muuals paid $40 0j S14 and
81 25 Logan, Pacha. Mary Corbett and Bonnie Kate
also .
The fifth race, grand handicap steepechase for all
ages about two and half miles the regular course
was won by Lily Morson. Jim MCGOWAN second. and
Courtney THIRD Brdecuke, Belle OF the North, lmelda
and Coebrook Mutuals paid $40.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-27
THORA DEFEATED BY Ida sTANHOPE.

FOURTH DAY OF THE LOUISVILLE SPRING MEETING
LOUISVILLE, Ky, May 26.-Ths was the
fourth day of the spring meeting and great crowd OF
spectators gathered the track to witness the race FOR
the Louisville Cup, sweepstakes for all ages, two miles
and quarter and for which the great Thora, Check
mate John Davis and Ida StanhOpe had declared TO
START. The weather cloudy, with an occasional light
shower and the track good and fast The defeat OF
Thora by Ida Sanhope the greatest upset OF the
season. the daughter of LOngfelOw and Susan Ann hav
ing been backed long odds to win the great event SO
confident we're the friends OF Mr. Reed that his great
mare would win the cup that they the night BEFORE DID
as much $500 for her in pools Of 81 100 with Check
mate H. Checkmate did start and ThOra was beaten
by both her competitors. pulling up lame AFTER hard
race, which won in 4O4lf
The other were balf.mile race for maiden Two
ycar-olds. which by Tailyho In the good time OF
DASH The second race. purse OF 500 for AL ages
mile and half furlOng won by Fenowplay, Win
Rufus L. second time, 1:494. selling race OF mile
and quarter was won by George Hakes In I'll Inc
handicap purse, mile and half. was won by Ballad'
with Ballast second time, 2:364.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-27
OUTDOOR SPORTS.
THE ORANGE LAWN TENNIS CLUB.


The afternoon trains to Orange yesterday
carred pumber OF young gentlemen who were distn-
cuisbed from the crowd that filed every available seat
a, usua ON Saturday afternoons by having with them
bag and a catgut and ash implement known az
racouet The station at which they aighted was
Mountain and their objective point the grou'uS
Of the Orange Lawn Tennis Club at Montrose This club
has the most members OF any club In the United states
devoted exclusively the practice of tennis The cere
monies which marked the formal opening OF
the season were well attended not only by gay
throng Of society people from Orange and the
neighborhood, but also by many "crack" players
from friendly though rival clubs. who went
10 WELD bat and show their skill in serving re
turning" "volleyiug" and :" acknowledging" Among
those who thus "helped to make an Orange holiday
were Rensselaer,, Rankin. Saunders. Smith,
Schneider J. II. Miller and J. A Miller, jr, from the
station Island Newport st. Georges ana
Newark clubs and Messrs Hitch, Wilmer
ding Buckham, winslow. Campbell Coolidge,
Colgate Gaenzer and Wood represented the home club
No regular matches we're made up. but the various
scratch games perhaps better to keep the numer
courts marked out The club grounds have excep-
tionaIly beautiful situation. Surrounded on all
sides by tS dense masses Ssn yerdure OF long
delayed spring. the little square plot OF closecropped
turf looked its best yesterday when, In addition 70
what nature had provided Tor IT, e Sg bs
carriages lent an additional attraction TO it. The guests
began to arrive about four. and among them were
Mrs. j. c. wimerdng. Mrs r. LydIg. the Marquse dc
LAMA, the Countess de Motke Mrs: f. II. Wils MIS-
W. E. Han, Mrs Samuel Campbell. Mrs. w T.. Coolidge.
Miss Ada byron. Miss Marie De Range, Miss iiamll'
Miss Tinghurst. Mr. and Mrs Pratt. Mrs Gould, Mrs
Lazarus Mrs Arnold Miss sumner. Mrs c. l.. Glsenzer
Mrs G. Colby. Mrs. David Dodd Miss RODGERS, Mrs =.
f. Martin, Mrs j. X. Plunket' j. q. Heckscher, FRED
er * Phillips and many Others Some dissatisfaction
was expressed yesterday by members OF the club that
the annual tournament Of the National Lawn Tennis
Association should down 10 be pa cd at Newport
instead OF MontrOse. In respect 10 convenience OF
space courts they claim that the latter
ground Ii superior TO that ut Newport handsome
new ladies' club house will be erected In about two
weeks by the club Every lady In a members family
belongs TO the club, hut 1t ia hoped the providing OF SUIT
able quarters will the interest taken In the
game by ladies living In the neighbOrhO0d.