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The Portland daily press., 1884-05-21
Exhibition of a Fire Extineuisher

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Mr.. Walker, of the Boston Herald, has OBJ
tanned permission from the City Council to
make public trial of the Harden Hand Gres
made Fire Extinguisher which will take
place today on New High street. There will
be one trial at p. m. and another on a more
extended scale at 8 p. m. A temporary house
will be erected in the evening and set on fire,
after which the flames will be extinguished
by the use of the grensdes.
The Harden Hand Grenade Fire Extin-
guisher consists of glass globe, filled with a
chemical fluid, highly saturated with, and
generating in fire-heat an immense volume of
fre-extinguishing gas, in which it is impossible
for combustion to continue. The fire itself is
perfectly harmless to person or clothing.
These greuades, when broken on fire, dis
charge large quantities of notwithstanding
gas, sufficient to cover very broad surface of
fame, and the action of the fire upon the fluid
causes still further generation of gas. The
rapidity and effectiveness of its operation are
said to be simply wonderful.
The general rule, to be always observed is
this: Take quickest and surest method posi-
BILE, to break the grenade, and scatter the
contents on the fire. If the fire covers a hard
fiat surface, like the walls or floor of a room,
throw the grenades against the surface of fire,
hard enough to break them and scatter their
contents over the fire. If fire occurs in soft
substance, like pile of rags, hay, or shavings,
toss few grenades into it, and break them by
throwing other grenades against them. If
simply thrown into the fire, the heat will soon
break them and smother the fame. If the
fire can be approached close enough to do so,
it is quick and effective method of quench-
ing it, to take two of the grenades by the neck,
and break them violently against each other
over the fire.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-21

The wedding of Mr.. Sidney B. Paine and
Miss Mary A. Small was celebrated at the First
Baptist church at $50 o'clock yesterday after
noon. Rev. DIR. Small, the father of the
bride, otficiated. After the ceremony there
was reception, at which large number Of
friends offered their congratulations. The
bridal party will start this evening on tour
TO Montreal. Mr.. Paine is New England
manager of the Edison Electric Light Compa-
ny. His office is in Boston, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Paine will make their home at Boston High
lands.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-21

Ward Secretaries PIease fake Notice.
The Republican ward caucuses-to select SIX
delegates from each ward to attend the Dis
trict Convention to be held at Reception Hail.
next Wednesday-will meet in their respective
ward-rooms this evening at 7.30 O'Clock.
The secretaries of the various ward caucuses
are requested to hand in to the PRESS office,
at as early an hour in the evening, after the
caucuses are held, as possible, the names of the
delegates elected in their several wards.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-21
Real Estnte Transfers.

The following transfers Of real estate in this
county have been recorded at the registry Of
deeds:
Portland-Lydia w. Skillings to Charles
Blake, land on Peaks Island. $500.
Observation-Disclosures j .Pennell to Nettie f.
Richardson, land. 800.
Deering> Geo. Rackleff to Chas. r. Wash.
burn, land. $500.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES B. Hamilton to Mar
thu M. Mansfield, land on Chebeague Island
Gray---Amos Colley to John d. Anderson
land. $50.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-21

furnis hing insurance at minimum rates
This plan provides for an exceedingly Low mt
IAL PREMIUM, which increases each wear during
10, To- or 20 years. and thereafter continues at an
even rate. The first premium is very much lower
imam ordinary life premium, and, Notwithstanding
the increase, NEVER EQUALS THE PLAIN LIFE
PREMIUM AT THE THEN AGE OF THE INSURED.
reduction of the fifth and subsequent annual prem
iums, still further reducing the cost of the insur-
ance These policies are entitled to the benefits II
the MAINE Non -FoRFEITURE LAW, and are INooN-
TEsTABLE and UNRESTRICTED AFTER THREE
YEARS.
This plan presents the only attractive feature of
so-called "Co-operative Insurance. "-low rates dur
ing the early years of policy its defects
The premiums are so adjusted that they can never
become burdensome, or increase beyond the ability
of the insured to pay while SUFFICIENT to insure tho
solvency and stability Of the Company. IT FUR
NIsHEs A CONCLUSIVE ANSWER TO THE ARGU
dENTs OF COOPERATIVE AGENTS, and, in the
hands of active and energetic men, produces large
business IN THE VERY FIELDS MOST EFFECTIVELY
WORKED BY THEM.
ILLUSTRATIONS.
THE 10-YEAR ADJUSTED PREMIUM PLAN pro-
vdes for q regularly increasing premium until the
tenth year, after which 1t remains fixed at the rate
given for the tenth year. At age 20 the first pre-
$15.02 and so on increasing until the tenth year,
when and thereafter the premium is S2314.
The plain hfe,rate as age 20 Is sl9;S9. This
plan until the seventh premium. When the insured
reaches the age of 3d. he pays and continues to pay
UNI at that age is S26.38.
UPON THE 15-YEAR ADJUSTED PREMIUM PLAN
the hrst premium at age 20 is $12.70; the second
$l3.65; the third, S14.40; the fifteenth and there
after S24.6O. The plain lifepremium. $3.50, Is
not reached until the tenth year. and the continu-
ing premium of S24 80 is $3.50 less than the life
rate at the then age of 40.
UPON THE 2O-YEAR ADJUSTED PREMIUM PLAN
the first premium at age 20 Is S12.7O; the second,
$1341; the third, $14 IL; the twentieth and there
after, $26.19. The plain hfe-premium, S1989, Is
not reached until the eleventh year, and the con-
tinuing premium of S2619 is sill 10 less than the
plan lfe-rato at the then age of 40.
This plan is fully and clearly described in the
Company's publications. which will be furnished
upon application to the home office, or any OF its
agencies. 1t will be found, upon examination, that
1t possesses especially advantageous features, and
covers all desirable forms Of insurance, being par
tcularly adapted to meet the precise wants Of the
individual insurer.
az In the hands Of active energetic, Industrious
agents. therefore, 1t cannot fail to be productive Of
large and profitable business
The Company is ready to negotiate with, and will
make liberal contracts for good territory with,
agents who will energetically
PUSH FOR BUSINESS.
j. F. FERRIS
Manager for Maine & N. H. Agencies,
APPS PORTLAND, ME eodtf
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-21
Municipal Court.
BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.

TUEsDAY.-Frank Gorrivan, John Edwards,
Charles Francis, Henry Brady, John Daxey, Thomas
Owen, John Clark Edward Rumery, Matilda
Waters, John j. Boyle, Michael Little, George n.
Williams, Charles Newman, Ann Dever, William A.
Armstrong Thomas Sweeney. Intoxioation; fined
50 and costs.
Patrick Lyden. Search and SEIZURE Continued
and costs. Appealed
Charles A. Adams. Intoxicstion, second offence;
sixty days in county Jail.
John j. Boyle. Resisting officer; fined 500 and
costs.
Nathaniel D. Smith. Larceny; sixty days in
county jail.
Nathaniel d. Smith. Larceny, four cases. bound
over to grand jury In the sum Of $780, each case.
Committed.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-21

The Maine Central railroad will begin run
ming trains to Bar Hsrbor about July LIST, by
the way of Ellsworth and Sullivan. The new
track is nearly completed to the latter town.
On July LIST, the extension of the Bangor &
Piscataqnis railroad to Moosehead Lake will
be completed. Passengers may then leave
Boston in the evening and reach Moosehead
Lake early the next afternoon; or can leave
Boston in the morning and remain in Bangor
over night.
The Maine Central now operates over 525
miles of road.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-21

ADVICE TO MoTHERs.-MRS. WINsLoW'S
SOOTHING SYRUP should always be used
when children are cutting teeth. 1t relieves
the little sufferer at once; it produces natn al,
quiet sleep by relieving the child from pain,
and the little cherub awskes as bright as a
BUTTON" 1t is very pleasant to taste. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums, allsys all
pain, relieves wind, regulates the bowels, and
Is the best known remedy for disrrh@a, whether
arising from teething her causes. Twenty
Eve cents bottle.
deo1 SM&W&w1y
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-21
Rowdoin College.

The following Juniors have been appointed
to take part in the annual Junior prize decla-
nations:
F. W: Alexander, Richmond; Boyd Bart
lett, Ellsworth; w. R. Butler, Lawrence,
Mass; f. w. Davis, Hiram; A. w. Donnell,
Sheepscot; W. M. Eames, Bath; L. B. Folsom,
Bethel; E. r. Harding. Hampden; j. f. Lib.
by, Richmond; ]. S. Norton, Augusta; j. A
Peters, Ellsworth; Eugene Thomas, Topsham.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-21

Yesterday, Mr.. Charles A. Allen, employed
at W. B. Sawyer & Co.'S, was presented by the
firm with handsome and costly silver ice
pitcher, as mark of their appreciation of his
services. Mr.. Allen has for the past thirteen
years acted as foreman of the finishing de-
partment of this firm and is to move West
with his family in a few days.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-21
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
SLIGHTLY DAMAGED,

WEDNESDAY. NAV I'll. we shall offer sO
dozen Ladies' Real French BaIbriggan I'm
dervests I'm high neck long and shorI sleeves,
bly, low price OF SEC each, for all sizes These
goods have never been sold less than $l.OO to
Sl.0O. according to size, but account If be-
ing slightly sOiled with oil spots, which I'm mo
way hurts their wear, shall sell at above
price.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-21

Auditor of Accounts
Auditors Office, March 31st, 1884.
The above is the statement referred to the
committee on accounts at the meeting of Mon
day evening, and not the auditors monthly
statement, which was placed on the desks of
the members for information only.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-21
Failures.

The Boston Journal reports the following
failures:
Durgn & Robinson, boot and shoe dealerP,
North Vassalboro, will settle in insolvency.
Geo. w. Redman dealer in general merchan-
disc, Green's Landing, Deer Isle, is reported
failed, with liabilities of $1,000.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-21
MW&F&w

AT 10 a. m. today +. o. Bailey & Co., will
sell by order of the assignees, on the premises,
Nos. SO and II Hanover St., consisting of three
wooden houses and lots, also the right and in
terest in wooden house, No. 80 Oak st. See
auction column.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-21

Fine yesterday morning, then cloudy, fol-
lowed by heavy shower. Mercury $40 at sun
rise, 59o at noon, $50 at sunset; wind south,
southwest.
There should be large patronage of the fair
held at the Abysfinian church this week. The
object is excellent.
The Bob o'Links have put in an appearance,
which the farmers say is signal for them to
plant their corn.
The total receipts from the Hospital fair of
last April were $3,65359, sum larger than
has been hitherto stated.
Gen. Henry G. Thomas, q. s. A., sailed for
Europe in the steamship City of Berlin, Sat
urday, for six months trip abroad.
One of the miniature ships made by Mr..
Cox of Deering, rs years old, was drawn yes
terday by Mr.. Reuben Chandler.
The quarterly meeting of the visiting depart
ment of the Women's Christian Association
will be held at No. 26 Spring street, at p. m.
today.
Four hundred chairs for the Forest City
skating rink came down on the Boston boat
yesterday morning, and were taken down to
the island.
Monday, little son of Mr.. Elias Thomas,
was thrown from his pony and injured one leg.
The pony was frightened by dogs on the
street.
There was a decrease in the receipts Of the
Canadian Pacific road from January LIST, to
May 14th this year of $79,674 over those Of
the same time last year.
1t is reported that Mr.. Watson, librarian OF
the Public library, will issue and edit maya
zine to be called the Maine Genealogical and
Historical Reporter, shortly.
1t seems that when Garter Bros window
was broken the other day, the firm did meet
with loss. They have ascertained that two
valuable gold watches were taken.
A carpenter who had been laid up all win
ter went to work yesterday on the new restau-
rant near Jones' landing, Peaks Island, but
fell from a staging shortly after noon and
striking on his head was seriously injured.
Nathaniel d. Smith, the man who was ar
rested Saturday for sneak thieving was before
the municipal court yesterday morning. He
was sent to Portland Jail for 60 days for one
offence, and was bound over in the sum of
$500 on each of four additional cases.
The people who subscribed to the Monu-
ment fund on Decoration Day 1885, and those
who have given a dollar towards the fund are
entitled to certificate OF stock. These certi.
ficates can be obtained from the fair head.
quarters on Middle street.
Mr.. George W. Murch has taken charge of
the two velocpede tracks at the Oaks. The
diameter of the outer circle is 120 feet, and of
the inner ITO. The vehicles used are the new
roller velocipedes, constructed for the use of
women and children as well as men.
Joseph Bradford, one of our old citizens, died
yesterday morning. He was born in Turner in
1908 and was therefore rs years OF age, He
was tool maker by trade and carried on that
business during his entire residence in this
city. He was member of the Aged Brot her
hood.
At a meeting Of the reunion lcommittee of
the Grand Commandery of Maine, U. o. G..
c., held here it was decided to hold State re-
union on Long Island, Wednesday, June 25th.
Excursions are expected from all points be-
tween Lewiston, South Paris. Dover, N H.,
and Portland
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-21
AUDITORS Statement .

The following is the Auditors statement of
the appropriations and expenditures of the
City of Portland for the financial year 1883,
from April LIST, 1888, to March 31st, 1884,
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-21

DR.. W. WILSON, will return to Portland
next July.
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-21
Unknown to Others

The result of these peculiarities is a medicine
of unusual strength, which effects cures hitherto
unknown.
Hoods Sarsaparilla did me great deal of
good. had no particular disease, but was tired
out from overwork, and it toned me up.'' Mrs. G.
E. SIMMONS, Cohoes, N. Y.
81 tried dozen articles to cleanse my blood,
but never found anything that did me any good
till 1 began using Hoods Sarsaparilla." w. H.
PEER, Rochester, N. Y.
I was severely afflicted with scrofula, and for
over year had two running sores on my neck.
Took five bottles of Hoods Sarsaparilla and con-
slider myself cured" C. E. LovEJoY, Lowell.
Hoods sSarsapariiIa
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for SIS. Made only
by I. HOOD CO., Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar.
mar28 d&w1y
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-21
Three PecuLarties

The superior qualities of Hoods Sarsaparilla
are secured by three peculiarities, namely
First: The combination of remedial agents used.
Second: The proportion in which they are mixed.
Third: The process by which the active medic
inal properties are secured.
The result is medicine of unusual, strength,
which effects cures hitherto unknown. These
peculiarities are exclusively peculiar to Hoods
Sarsaparilla, and are
The Portland daily press., 1884-05-21
BARGAINS!
MILLETT G LITTLE
Offer This Morning.

% pieces Plain Ginghams at &c.
% pieces WOrkingmen's CheViOt Shirt.
ing at sc; worth Toe.
so pieces 9-S Cambria at SC.
go pieces Printed Chambray at Sc; worth
1Oc.
case A BIeached Cotton at Sc; worth
1Oc.
l case A UnbIeached Cotton at &c;
worth Sc.
20 pair Red Wool Dyed Blankets, size
11-4, at $3.50 per pair; worth $500.
20 dozen Ladies' Gauze Vests at 45c.
rs dozen Ladies' Gauze Vests, slightly
damaged, at 25c per piece.
Is dozen ladies' BaIbriggan Vests at
soc; worth 75c.
so dozen Gents Balbriggan Shirts and
Drawers at 81. 90 per set OF 2 pieces;
cost last year $3.50.
20 pieces 6-4 Flannel Suiting at So Lee;
marked down from $1.O0.
L case White Quilts at S5c; slightly soil.
ed; their price $1.25.
National Republican., 1884-01-16
Reduced, $40 overcoais to SIS, Eiscman, eth &
The Veterans, Garden Party.

The committee of ladies who are co.operat
ing with the Union Veteran corps Capt
Thomason) in arranging for the Forthcoming
garden party at Masonic temple notified Capt
Ebert last night of the following arrange.
ments for that event:
Supper table-Mrs. j. II. Jochum; as.
sistauts Mesdames w. IL. Hoover, S. II.
jacobson, F. Donchue, John Wilmont J. A.
w. Clarvoe, L. NJ. Sheridan, +. Pruitt, -
Javins, Misses II. j. Lighter, Rose Tucker,
and Curry Fitch.
Confectionery rable-Mrs A. +. johnson
assistants, Mesdames NJ. V. Bonner, l.. b.
Cutler, Misses Ada Smith, Annie johnson,
Abbie johnson, Kate Hilton, Molle Bald
win, NJ. Steep, Gerte Jochum, NJ. A. Lester,
Lillian Trevtt /. V. Christine, Emma
Horschbach, and - Ford.
Fish pond-Mrs. +. A. Bogia; assistants,
Mrs. S. Hansell, Miss Jessie Turnbull.
Cigar stand-Misses Aggie Daw, Katie
Walter.
Flower bower-Mrs. ]. II. Vermilya; assist
ants, Mesdames d. V. Hicks, George Bout
dinot,. NJ. Z. Fillmore, Misses Lily Caruana
Lou Il. Payne, Lena II. Hicks, May Eldridge
J.. l.. Redman, Z. l.. Page, Alma Ebert, Rose
Schneider, - Downing.
Jacobs week.-Mrs. o. L. Caruana; assist
ants, Mrs. J. NJ. Edgar, Misses Emma Harvey
Ella McCloskey, Jessie Turnbull.
National Republican., 1884-01-16
STREET RAILROADS.
Looking to the Reduction OF Passenger

Fares.
Mr.. Shelley, of Alabama, has introduced in
the house bill providing for the better Sc
curity of persons and greater facility of trans
portation, and to adjust passenger fares on
street railroads within the District of Column
bia. 1t requires the companies to keep first
class cars, with all modern improvements, for
convenience and comfort Of passengers, which
shall have leather upholstered seats in winter
and on the floor clean, fresh rye straw,
changed at least every other day. and the cars
shall run during the day at an average speed
of not less than six miles an hour, including
stoppages and from the hours of q a. m. until
1880 at night, and at intervals of not more
than three minutes between the hours
of $50 a. m. and IL noon, and be.
tween $3.50 and p. m, and at
intervals during the rest of the day of not
moro than seven minutes; but the company
may run the cars as much ofteper and at such
greater speed, not to exceed seven miles an
hour, as the public convenience may require
No large baskets or boxes shall be carried in
the cars, but the company must provide means
for carrying them on the outside Of the car.
The penalty for violation of the act, not ex-
ceeding 800 for each ofleuse, to DO enforced
in the police court Each car must be pro-
vidod with both a driver and conductor and
the passengers shall not be required to de-
posit fares in boxes. Whenever any street
railway company in the district shall earn
over and above its fixed charges and operating
expenses more than per cent. upon the par
value of its capital stock the fares of passen-
gers shall be reduced in proportion to such
surplus earnings; and it shall be the duty OF
the president and directors of each of the
street railways to make sworn statement,
showing in detail the receipts and disburse.
| T. L. -
commissioners, and the commissioners may
make q complete examination of the books
and vouchers of the street railway companies
at any time.
National Republican., 1884-01-16
Reduced. sle 80 oyereoats to $40. Eiseman, 9Th &
The Federation OF Labor.

At the regular meeting of the Federation
of Labor at odeoh hall, last night, the follow
ing officers were elected for the ensuing six
months: President, T. w. Oyster OF the
Printers union; first vice president, l.. l.
Smith, of the Amalgamated Brass and Iron
workers; second vice president, John &. Rose
Carpenters union; recording secretary, Chas
Blades, Carpenters union; financial and cor
responding secretary, j. w. Considine, Tin
ncrs union; treasurer, Daniel j. Mum
Bookbnders' union; sergeant.at-arms, w. II
Stickell Plasterers' union.
National Republican., 1884-01-16
ARMY and navy officers praise the Orator
Mr.. RnIi,s Funeral.

The funeral of James Ball took place yes
terday, and, notwithstanding the disagrcea-
BILE weather, was largely attended. The
different Masonic bodies, of which he had
been member attended the funeral under
the marshalship of II. A. johnson, of George
c. Whiting lodge. Rov. John A. Lindsey,
rector of st. Johns church, was the officiating
clergyman, and the following gentlemen acted
as pallbearers w. c. Doores and IL. G. Wag-
ner, on the part Of Potomac commandery No.
3; Jesse w. Lee and Fred Storch, on the part
of Potomac chapter, No. 8; Robert Butler and
w. j. Gill, on tho part of George q. Whiting
lodge, No. %. The funeral dirges were sung
by the Georgetown Masonic choir. After the
burial service of the Episcopal church, the
Knight Templar and blue lodge services were
used. The interment was made at Oak Hill
cnmntnry
National Republican., 1884-01-16
HYucrASs prescribe the orator Rye Whisky.
The Ladies' Hospital Aid.

At the meeting of the ladies Of tho Incor-
porators' Aid society of the Garfield memo.
rial hospital held in The lecture room of the
Nurses Training school yesterday the board
of managers elected the following officers for
tho ensuing year. Mrs. Logan, Of Illinois
president; Mrs. Nordhoif, of New Jersey, first
vice president; Mrs Harrison, of Indiana
second vice president; Mrs. Gen. Ricketts,,
third vice president and chairman district
committees; Mrs Williams, of Kentucky,
fourth vice president; Mrs. Earl English,
fifth vice president; Mrs Blair, OF New Hamp-
shire. corresponding secretary; Miss Freling-
huysen, Of New Jersey, recording secretary;
Mrs. Tulock, treasurer, and Miss L. G. Smith,
assistant treasurer.