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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-04-06
Mrs Gen Tom Thumb.
Preparation for Her Wedding, April G.
A Study of the Brides Trousseau.

Mrs. Thumb is preparing for her wedding
to Count Primo Magri, and she has told
Celia Logan about her gowns. "You see,"
she said, 'there is a most marked difference
between the wedding-dress of young girl
and Of widow, the principal difference be-
ing that widow-bride wears no orangesblos-
SONS and no VEIL" "Why no veil?' 81
don't know unless it is because being little
accustomed to the ceremony she is supposed
to have no bushes to hide, but think she
ought to wear a veil to hide the bushes she
should be dyed with for marrying a second
time," and the expectant bride laguhed
merrilY at her own conceit. l am to be
married on the 9th of next April and my
wedding dress is of that new material called
''frieze." Velvet heliotropes are raised Tor
cntl on thick satin of delicate pearl tint.
The waist is cut square back and front, with
a strap only across the shoulder so as to dis
play Mrs. Thumbs prettily shaped arm.
The front breadth is heavily embroidered
with white beads, and beaded founee
runsall the way around the long train.
The shoes aud gloves are of the
same color as the dress. A few pale pink
flowers are to be worn in the hair, which Is
crlmped in front and coiled in knot low
down in the neck, la Langsry, and held in
place by a diamond comb
mo jewelry is worn by bride at her first
marriage" said Mrs. Thumb, ''but diamonds
are quite in good taste for second, so l
shall wear mine" The wedding-dress will
be replaced by travelling suit of brown, all
wool. They are making great preparations
to receive us at the counts home in Bologn
Italy" she said, "and SO have provided
myself with number of dinner dresses, of
pink aud blue, and cream-color, and white
and gray, and can't tell how many more
colors: Then l shall take splendid walking
costume of velvet aud satin, and black SILK
and an invisible green velvet, and several
light costumes for summer wear, and with
hats and wraps and gloves and shoes to
match all of the dresses. l wish you would
please contradict the report that my we'd
ding clothes have been made by Worth. An
American dress-maker is good enough for
me. Everything | wear, from head to foot,
is made for me-" "What size shoe do Won
wear~ ''No 6, infants size. tOh! you
want to know about the underwear Well, 1
have dozen different sets of everything;
half gozen of the sets are trimmed with
Valenctennes lace, the other half with Tor.
chon." Exquisitely beautiful they are, too.
these miniature skirts and so forth, and the
dozen silk stockings are almost as fine as a
SPIDERS web and of every color of the rain
bow.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-04-06
GEN. GBANT.s DRGAm.
The Troubles of Tariff The Patien,
HGind and Memory Clear.

The Troubles of a Tariff-The Patient,s
Mind and Memory Clear.
New YORK, April 4.-During the afternoon
Gen. Grants dream, that was mentioned in
one OF the bulletins in the morning, was told a
reporter by DR.. Shrady. When the General
awoke, he exclaimed:
"Why, what funny Gream''
Gas was burning above his bed, and his face
was very fresh-looking. Favorable symptoms
were noticed by the physicians, and, after the
Generals throat had been moistened, and the
cancer was dressed he was asked about his
dream. He said it was too ridiculous to be
told His daughter begged him for sthe story,
and the General rested himself more comforta-
bly, in his chair and said:
swell, it was like this. dreamt that was of
travelling in far-off country. had a satchel
in my hand and was half dressed. 1 don't know
what was in the satchel but do know there was
no money il it, nor in my pockets. 1 very poor
and alone. remember saying to myself that my
poverty should not make me faint-hearted, because
had been so long. journeyed along and came to
renee with site in it. mounted the stie.
recall very well that had an awful lot of trouble
in getting over that stile and how clumsily /
climbed the steps, but got over, and then to my
surprise discovered that my satchel was on the
other side. Said to myself: 81 shall 20 back for
my satchel. can't get along without it; Why L do
not know"
81 started to get il when a gentleman appeared
on the scene and said that would have to pay duty
on the satchel it the other side of the line
Now wasin a quandary. didn't have a cent
AID the law evidently was-Do money, no satchel.
concluded that there was only one way to get my
satchel, and that was to go home and borrow the
money from Mrs. Grant. | went home, but Mrs.
Grant had only SIT, not sufficient to pay the duty.
l was then in great trouble, when suddenly 1 woke
up. and tell you frankly that was in terrible
frame of mind.'
This was the story of the dream. Mrs.
Sartcria laughed. It settled one point in DIR.
Shrady's mind and that was that any man
who could remember as the general did the
details of the dream and tell it as clearly as
he did, certainly was in full possession OF his
faculties. Yet every one knew that the JOY
that frightened every nook and corser of the
room ali day long wss artificial, and as the
doctors said the deadly cancer was still there
and would accom- plish its work
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-04-06
AKENTUCKY QUARREL.
A Disappointed applicant for Office
Cursins the Fancied Author of ERTs
Failure.

WASHINGTON, April 4.-There is considerable
agitation among Kentuckians here today over q
matter that may lead to bloodshed. Two weeks
ago, Roy Boyd. son of ex-senator Boyd, and we'll
known lawyer from Kentucky app led for Sonth
American mission. 1t is said his appointment pa.
p5rs were executed aud about to be sent to the
senate, when Democrat from that State entered
an objection that Boyd had once figured as a defend
ant in trial for burglary. The fappointmeut was
not sent to the Senate. Boyd as soon as the ap-
Rolntmeht failed, accused ex-Representative Oscar
President in opposition to him, in his anger ap-
piled the vlest epthets to the venerable statesman
Turner is In the city aud has son about % years
Old with hun. When he heard OF Boyd's language
he began looking for Boyd. When they met Boyd
repeated his vitlperation and curses. Last night
they met again. Turner's son was present. Boyd
inquired Of the young whether it was true that
ne desired 10 resent the insults cast his father
- intend to repel them'', replied the young man.
and. IN proper way, too but not at This time or
place. Then Boyd repeated his epithets, and ad-
ded that be would be glad to be called to account
for them by the son.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-04-06
What an Eighty-Ton Gun Cost.

FROM tne London Times, March 20.
In the House of Commons last night Mr.,
Brand said: lone of the guns Of her Males
ty's ship, InAexlble is unserviceable in its
present condition, but it is reparable. 1t is
muzzle loader. 1t has steel tube with
outer coils of wrought iron. It has an en-
larged powder chamber. It was manu-
fac ured at the Royal Gun Factories. It's
cost was e10,075. 1t was first fred after be-
ing mounted in position on board ship, be-
lieVe in 1880. 1t has fred eighty-six rounds
up TO date. 1t is proposed to replace this
gun by the reserve Ton loan to Shoeburyness
for an experiment against armor platesl.
The reserve gun is of the same design. There
are six of these guns in use-four in the In
flexible, two in Dover Turret-and beyond
this there are two reserve guns, To refine
the damaged gun will not cost more than
e400."
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-04-06
A Determined Woman.

CHICAGO April 4.-Miss Ada G. Swift, a pension
agent of this city received telegram today from
Commissioner Black, asking for her resignation
The telegram stated that Miss Swift had performed
gave no reason why her resignation was desired
Miss Swift at once teegraphed President Cleveland
the contents of Commissioner Blacks message and
stated that her duties have been performed salts
tactorily she saw no reason she should resign Miss
Swift then addressed Commissioner Black by letter
IN which she embodied the sentiments she expressed
to President Cleveland and added that she might be
removed from her Office but that she should not re-
sign.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-04-06
BARRIOS KILLED.
The Costa Rican Minister Informed OF
His Death-The Renort nenied

LIE L1BERTAD, via GALVESTON, April A.
The latest intelligence received here states
that President Barrios OF Gustemala is dead
No particulars are given. 1t is also stated that
hostilities have ceased, an armistics of one
months duration having been agreed to. The
decree of President Barrios, proclaiming I'M
lon OF the Central American Republics, has
been annulled by the Assembly of Qua temala.
The goid-hitsd sword of Barrios was found on
the battlefield of Chslchuapa broken.
WARRINGTON, April 4.-Senor Peralta, min
lister OF Costa Rica, received tonight this cable
gram from the President of Salvador:
SANTA ANA, April 4.
Barrios killed at the battle of Chalchuapa A
complete victory. Long live free Central America.
New YORK, April 5.-Gen. T. B. Bunting
lately general in Barrios' army in Guatema-
la, denies that Barrios is dead.
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THE DOMINION.

QUEBEC, April 4 "A snow storm commence
ed yesterday morning, and has turned into a
blizzard, causing blockade of the railroads.
Most OF the trains have been Cancelled, and the
Lake st. John trains are snow bound Is miles
out, while all the east bound trains are stuck
at st. Charles, where the storm is increasing.
The storm is SO violent that no effort can be
made to clear the track,
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The prize of 10000 francs offered by the
French Academy for some certain test of
death to prevent people from being buried
alive was given to a physician who an
nounced that on holding the hand of the
supposed dead person to strong light, if
living scarlet tinge is seen where the fin
gers touch, showing continuous circula-
tion Of the blood-no scarlet being seen If
dead. DR.. Max Busch announces that on
contracting muscle by electricity its tenn
perature will rise and be shown by any small
surface thermometer if the person is living;
if it does not rise life is extinct,
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NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Dartmouth College.

HAEovoR, april 5.-Tbe following students
from tho Chandler Scientific department have
been chosen Contestants in the competitive
prizes ior exeellence in oratory H. G. Grass
OF OrelAnd, Me-; E. j. Edmonds of Lowell +,
Mass; w. ii. Taylor Of Wheelock, Vt.
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HOWLED DOWN.
The Reception Chicago Democrats Gave
Ex-COngressman Finerty.

CHIcAeo, April 5-Hon. John f. Fiaerty,
ex-member Of Congress, and several other per-
soma ATTEMPTED TO speak at a political meeting
tonight in the rough portion Of the 17th ward,
but were hoTlsd down. Finally the crowd be-
gan to throw rotten eggs, aud the speakers re-
tired from the bedding, but were pursued and
egged for "A considerable distance along the
streets, Several persons we're hit, among them
| q lady,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-04-06
A Forger FIces From Justice.

NEW BRUNSWICK, N. j., April 5-vaukerk
Bum of Wellstone. N. j., left home last Monday
night, telling his family he going to New York
nd investigation proves that he had forged notes to
the amount of 1906, of which sum he had OBJ
tained 5000 over his fathers signature.
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WANTS TO DIE.
rrE. RH1 E.uzsu

When Senator Chaffse called this afternoon
Gsn. Grant, referring to his condition, said
'"rhis is hard" After lapse OF some min
utes he said: "I'm going to die.'' Mr.. Chat
fee then said to him, You're feeling little
better today, are you not?" "I don'6 know"
answered Grant. lyon know I'm going to
die; the doctors know I'm going to die; and 1
want to die" Mr.. Chaffee said to a reporter
tonight, 'As to DR.. Newman's visit, Grant
said Mr.. Newman prayed for him, and he al
lowed him to pray; not that he thought the
clergymans prayers would save him, but he
did not want to say anything to hurt his old
friends feelings, and SO he did not request him
to stop" The General wrote hals page letter
to Senator Chaffee yesterday, and the hand
writing was as strong and legible as at any
time while in health,
DR.. Shrady left the house at 1890 tonight
He said he didn't think the patient would die
daring the night, but that ii anything serious
occurred, DR.. Douglass would send for him i'm
medistely. II is known that Grant is very E.
spondent, ard has reached that stage when he
is Indifferent to almost everything.
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WEATHER INDICATIONS.

WASHINGTON, April g..
Ihe indications for New England are
slightly warmer, fair weather, preceded by
iight local showers. westerly winds and higher
barometer.
METEoRoLocIoAL REPORT.
Tl1OO p MI
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-04-06
NEWARK, April

Representative Randall, who has been seri-
ouslS i'll is very much better and expects
to be able to 20 out early next week.
President Cleveland did rot attend church
yesterday but Miss Cleveland and Miss Folsom
occupied his pew in the fret Presbyterian
church,
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DIR. E. B. REED.

DIR. E. Ii. REED.
EiairvOyant and Botanic Physician. medi
cal Rooms 592 Congress St., Portland, M o,
DIR. Reed treats all chronic diseases that flesh il
heir to; all csses that given up as ncurable by
the aopathic and homeopathic physicians. viii
take their case to treat and cure them. find about
four fths of the given up die can be cured
Examination at distance by letter, with their
full name and place of residence and one cent
stamp and $500, Examination second sight and
consultation free.
Once hours 8 a. m. to o p. m. mar3sntf
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COuSGnS & TOnIiDSOD
,,..,o POE TLAND.
SpeciaI Notice.

NNE would call special attention to the Assessors
" Notice, which appears in our columns today
with reference to Taxes that all persons interested
may comply with the tenor of such notice. particu-
iarly the clauses with reference to the U. s. Gov.
ernment Bonds, Deposits in Savings Banks and
Abatement of Taxes, and thus save hard thoughts
and possibly hard words, when too late.
&mar31 sn16t
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Ex-secretary FreIinghuyseu IN.

NEWARK, N. j., April 4.-Ex-Secretary Fre-
linghuysen is somewhat easier tonight, bat no
hopes o! his recovery are entertained
LATER.
Ex-Secretary Frelinghuysen's condition
shows very little cnange since this morning,
but the doctors state he has held his own. He
has slept great deal and taken a little nour-
ishment, aud although very weak no immedi-
ate danger of bis desth is apprehended.
NEWARK, April 8.
His son Frederick at TO- 40 tonight said: HE
is perfectly rational, bat is extremely weaken
ed. There has been decided rally though we
dare not hope yet but still we feel that he will
Hotpass away as soon as We feared"
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The OLD WORLD.

AHE OLD WUhLU,
Russia and England Still Discuss
ing the Boundary Question.
A st. Petersburg Journal Renews the
Menace to England.
The Monarchists Discuss the Over
throw of the French Republic.
M. Henri Brisson to Form a New
Cabinet.
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The st. Croix River Omen.

CALAIS, April 5.-The ST. Croix river open
ed to the head of navigation today. II days
later than last year. Several vessels are lying
halov1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-04-06
A Steamer Founders in the Sea of
Azof and Thirty Lives Lost.
The French ia Tonqnin.

PARIS, April On. Henri Brisson has ao-
ceptsd the task of forming ministry, and
will probably complete the cabinet today
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MAINE.
a Portland MAN Drowned.

PROVIDENCE, R. l., April 5.-Schooner Belle
Brown. Prey captain, at Dutch Island harbor
"a days from Maracaibo for Boston, reports
that she experienced very rough weather on
the passage. Feb. I'd while entering the har-
Dor of Maracaibo at midnight David w. Muir
ray, seaman, of Portland, Maine, 4S years Of
age, fell from the top gallant forecastle and
was drowned.
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-04-06

AT Tue Gospel Mission yesterday was observ-
ed as day OF fasting and prayer, and meet
communion was observed aud the pastor
preached from / Cor. XIV. 55.
Bev. Mr.. Crosley preached to the patients at
the Maine General Hospital yesterday after
noon' his discourse commanding the closest at
tention of his hearers.
Rev. MIR. McDougall preached afternoon and
evening in Mechanics Hall.
Rev. Mr.. Adams preached at the Congress
street Methodist in the afternoon from 1st Cor
inthians, 10Th chapter 35th verse, aud the SER
vices were in keeping with the festival.
AT State street church while there were no
elaborate floral decorations, vases OF rare cut
flowers adorned the pull pit and the large audi
ences present attested the lively interest felt
by the congregation in the joyous character of
the day. Iu the morning Rev. Mr.. Bavlev
preached from End Timothy, first chapter .Ipart
of the tenth verse. In the evening the text
was from Luke, oath chapter, 39th verse.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1885-11-27
sAUMsVILLE ITEMS.

The Saumsyillc Literary Society will
meet next Friday evening 10 discuss the
following question: Resolved, That the
hope Of reward has a greater impression
on the mind of man than The fear Of pm
ishment. Affirmative, b. +. Maphi-, j. -.
Maphis. Negative, W +. Wright, W. /.
Rhodes Let everybody turn ont, and let
every one feel interested in these meetings,
inasmuch as the object Of the society is to
educate and train young men 70 express
themselves in public. Let young and old,
male and female come.
What has become Of the Stonewall Dis
trict Institute If it has become one Of
the things of the past, let some 1.-Two teach
er in the District call meeting Of the
teachers and let Ms turn out and discuss
matters pertaining 20 our every day work.
Great good certainly might be accom-
plished in this way.
Pneumonia has been raging here in our
village to some extent, aud is still in the
family Of Mr.. Robert A. Saum.
Farmers here have been taking advant-
age Of the nice weather, and have been
husking out their corn, which is proving
TO be a no. l crop.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1885-11-27
MT. CLIFTON and FOREST ITEMS.
The excitement of politics has yielded
to that of humps and hog cholera.

The excitement of politics has yielded
to that of humps and hog cholera.
Cain Cofiman is happy over twins, both
boys. lie has nameb one Lee, the other
Rice. J. L. Will aud c. 5. Stanton wish
to inform him that they are also exceed
ingly happy, although they have but one
each these are not only boys, but repub-
lican boys, and aie presented as an offset
against these democratic twins.
The boys have begun to Kill the rabbits
for our merchants, who can he seen on
warm days innocently tanning rabbits with
a palm-lea to keep them from shedding
their fur, rs they claim the commission
men care nothing for the meat, just 80 the
fur does not come of.
Dir. John Peters has just flushed husk-
ing lot Of corn SHOCKS which The boys IN
their innocent play had upset and spread
apart beautifully. Mr.. Peters says he
knows they were only boys, as hc meas
ured their tracks; and although hcweafs
strong No 9's, the tracks arc fully four
sizes larger than his track.
Mr.. Joseph Harmon killed a nog last
week which weighed 3iG lbs. II amy one
beats this we will report one in few
weeks that will weigh over six hundred.
Mr.. Robert $. Rinkcr, our splendid sill
peryi,or and stannch republican, is build
ing am elegant dwelling conveniently ar
ranged and nicely finished. The Mc-sfs.
Proctors are the contractors. lie has sold
his farm at Mt. Clifton TO John Peters.
We have been informed that Capt. Pc
tiers has opened general dry goods store
at his home near Solomon's Church. They
say he has prices low and means business.
We think Senator Riddlcberrcr must be-
improving slightly. as the doctors mp here
will not LET even a healthy man have all
they allow the Senator, especially under
democratic administration.
More anon. Betsy.