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The Portland daily press., 1886-04-22
Funeral of william T. Sargent.

The funeral of the late William True Sargent
took place from his former residence on Spring
street yesterday afternoon. There Was large
attendance of relatives and friends. A large bas-
ket of beautiful flowers stood at the foot, and
Towering plants at the head of the casket, while
sheaf of wheat, tied with white satin ribbon, and
foliage wreath were laid on the casket itself
Rev Canon Stills, of st. Luke's, recited the Epis-
copal burial service, and the choir, under Choir
Master Goold, sang "Brief is the Life" and
9Abide with Me-
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-22
A shortage in Soft Coal.

report was circulated yesterday that Wins
lows pottery had closed because the establish
ment could not get a supply of soft coal. Mr.
Winslow said last night that the report was in
correct, but that if within the next thirty days a
supply did not arrive the various establishments
in town that burn soft coal would have to shut
down. 1t seems that ten cents ton additional
are demanded at the mines in Maryland by the
laborers, but the mine owners will not accede to
the demand
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-22
DEATHS

In Bath April 10, Edward W., son of Washing
ton and Mary Campbell. aged 10 years months.
In Brunswick, April 10, Joshua Lunt aged Il
years 5 months.
In Topsham, April 1G, Mary E. Whitney, aged
81 years.
In Topsham, April IS, BERTHE A. Thorn, aged
2 years.
In Saco, April 10. BENZ. M. Adams, aged 73 yrs.
In Saco, April IL, Jennie, wife of ChaS. @. Babb,
aged % years months
In Dayton, April IL, Susan, wife OF Jonathan
Goodwin.
In Limerick, April Is, Mrs. Herbert Brown,
aged 5S years.
In Hollis, April g. Mrs. Mercy, wife of Wyman
Merrill, aged II years.
In Gardiner, April 16, Mrs. Sarah Jane Clark,
aged 65 years months.
In Pitfston April 15, Robert Morton, aged rs
years 8 months.
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-22
Cadet Primary.

If you want to laugh take look at drawing In
the window of Loring, Short & Harmon. Inc
sketch is by young Barrett, boy of IA years. anu
indicates the Cadet Primary as he looked wheh
taken in as soldier three months ago, ana now
he looks now. Our artists may see in this eyl-
dence of talent that ought to be cultivated. The
boy will make his mark
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-22
MARRIAGES..

In Gorham, April 81, at the First Parish Church,
O'Neil W. r. Straw, nj. D., of Gorham, and Miss
Anne Aver Moulton of Newfeld.
In Gardiner, April -, George W. Philbrlck ana
Miss Vesta l.. Potter, both of Pittston.
In Chelsea. April 10, William H. Goodrich and
Miss Emma Lewis.
In Chelsea, April IL, Jean Cooper and Miss
Della Kelley.
In Biddeford, April Is, Frank H. Mcmahon and
Miss Hattie l. Wheeler.
In Hiram, March 81, Flanders Hodgdon and
Miss Almira Barker.
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-22
The Gina Life

of Hartford is showing remarkable results on
Endowment Policies. The rate of interest real
lied brings the cost of insurance down to very
low figure. This company has been represented
in Maine for over twenty years by Mr.. A. G.
Dewey at No. 80 Exchange street, where those
interested may consult the experience of many Of
our best business men on above policies. The
Etna also presents q very cheap and attractive
plan for those not able to carry an endowment.
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-22
U. s. DISTRICT COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE WEI

BEFORE JUDGE WEBB.
WEDNEsDAY.-Joseph A. Brewer VS.. steamer
Sandman. Libel for damages laid at $391.29 for
sinking the fishing smack Horizon at the Grand
Trunk wharf last winter. On trial.
Woodman & Thompson. Bird.
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-22
important to Buyers OF HAS.

Perry has all of the latest styles.
Perry has just what you want for spring and
summer ware.
For children's hats go to Perry's.
Take look at Perry's goods.
245 Middle Street.
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-22
Good FRIDAY. ST. PauI's Church

Service at 80 a. m. and 7.30 p. m. AT the
7.3o service the Bishop viii preach and admins
ter Confirmation to class of candidates to be
presented by the Rector, Rev. A. w. Little.
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-22
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT

BEFORE JUDGE WALTON.
Observation-Disclosures Redlon vs.. Portland Rail-
road Company. The evidence for the plaintiff was
closed early i'll the afternoon session. The case
was opened for the defense by Mr.. Libby, and one
witness examined. Court adjourned at until 10
a. M. Friday.
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-22

If there ever was specific for any one CON-
plant, then Carriers Little Liver Pills are spec-
ffc for sick headache, and every woman should
knew this. Only one pill dose.
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-22

Cowereys Salad Cream is wholesome and deli
cious dressing for salads, cold meats fish, celery,
lettuce, asparagus, &C. apr20eodf
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-22
TO CONTRACTORS,

cNFAIED PROPOSALS for furnishing material
y and labor required in the erection of shoe
factory at Freeport, Maine, for E b Mallett, ESQ.,
sneeifications may be examined at the office of the
architects where all necessary information will be
given The right is reserved to reject any and all
BIDS FASSETT & TOMPSON, Architects
SO Exchange St., Portland, Me.
April IT, 1886. ap19dtd
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-22
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The Portland daily press., 1886-04-22
BABY CARRIAGES.

VXIANTED-By young married man, en-
wv ployment in any kind of honorable bust
ness; was ten years in last situation. Address c.
ID. Press Office. 221
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-04-06
sUCCESH OLE THE PAINTERaL

No painters are out Of work on account OF
tho demand for nine hours days and 50 so for
days pay. The master decorators and painters had
already Informed the two unions OF painters that they
were willing to grant the demands and trouble was only
feared from outside bosses Even these, however all
came into line without any opposition, and there
not BOSS painter In tho city who is not working the
time In the history OF the rae said OF the Progress.
sve PAINTERS which body is assembly Of the Knights
OF Labor, That we have succeeded in demand OF this
sort without any trouble. We acted In the matter
purely on tho line laid down In the circulars OF General
Master Workman Powderly. We gave employers
ample notice That we Intended to have tho shorter hours
at the union rates. so that they could make their con
tracts In accordance and they In fair spirit AS
consequences we get now with expense and no Idle
Tor aud at loss both In and in money spent"
inc men belonging TO Painters Union No. q In Brook
n, made demand upon their employ yesterday
" day and nine hours work except Saturday when
eight hours were asked for With four exceptions
poyers granted the demands One Of those who refused
10 yeid TO tho terms OF the men willing to do so, II
he could employ inferior panter at less rates when
TO agree to. The Progressive Painters Union OF Brook
yn met yesterday 10 secure the privilege OF beginning
instead OF 5:30.
The Jovrneymen house painters in Newark struck yes
terday for 20 day The Of wages from
w to ~ 70. Tho employers proposed that the rate
pc PAID only To men who were comp etent and said
Ths proposition Was declined by the The bosses
held meeting last night TO decide the alter 1t Is
dersood that the terms asked will be granted by Of
the employers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-04-06
TIE QUARREL OYER THE ARMY BILL

SOME LIGHT THROWN on IT BY SENATORS WHILE
NETWORK.
There were number of United States Sem
ators and other prominent from Washington In this
city on Saturday. sunday and Monday. Among them
Senators Hoar and Dawes. OF Massachusetts
Beck OF Kentucky McPheIson OF New-Jersey; Allison.
Of Iowa Adrcb of Rhode Island, and Stanford. of Cali
fOrna. Out Of this group to the Of TRIBUNE
reporter story about the recent tilt In tire Senate
between General Logan the one hand and Sen
Plumb aud Teller the other When the Kansas
and Colorado Senators led the attack General Logans
bill to increase the OF the Army by 5000. 1t was
widely published attempt the part of the friends
of other Presidential candidates to cut the General
down in his ambition succeed Mr. Cleveland. This
explanation too readily accepted. The origin OF
the difference is said 10 have been In tho confirmation OF
SurveyOr-G General Dement,, and to tell the story
involves tho dsclosures OF OF the
secrets OF the executive session. which
IS the reason for Omttiag In this relation to give the
authority on which it is published.
Demeut was Democrats friend OF General Logan.
The General had received substantial proof in his last
contest for Senator that Dement'S friendship bloomed
the garden wall of party politics. Just before the
nomination MP in the Senate Dement, was In Wash
ingtOD. An interview With him widely published
in which ho asserted that stupendous frauds had
been perpetrated in the Land Ofcs under the
last Administration and that the Secretary OF the In
terror was coenizant OF them and party 70 them The
chairman and Mr. Teller member. reported unani-
mously against the confirm alton of Dement,. Mr. Teller
looked the matter personal to himself The
former secretary Of the OI and demanded Dement'S
rejection. General Logan, WHO is said never 10 stop
10 consider question OF policy IN making
Tight for friend IN attacking enemy,
took up Dement'S case and secured enough Republican
Senators to stand by the Democrats. that dement,
was confirmed over the heads of the Land Committee.
Then Senators Plumb and Teller vengeance.
Their first opportunity 10 rctalate when General
Logan brought up his Army bl. and they improved
to the fullest oXtent. Ia speaking OF this bill Senator
said TRIBUNE reporter
General Logan cannot be fairly charged with
having anything Presl1eDtia in this bill 1t would
not help HIN 10 any extent In his asplra
ton. because he already has the old soldier element
pretty Olidy in his Besdes II has been hobby
with him for twelve fifteen years that the Army
ought TO be increased IL Should he said, too that
tor Plumb mot wholly governed by his feeling in the
Dement, matter. He holds peculiar views with regard
10 the public service which would in any evedt have led
him oppose the bill lie believes that the Govern
meht is run too high a key Is costly and PEN
sive, and that the large additional expense OF
increase Of the Army might he wisely avoided. The
mention OF Mr.. Blanes name IN the matter entirely
gratultous"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-04-06
MONTHLY SOCIAL MEETING OF SOROSIS.

The monthly social meeting OF oorosis was
held In Demoncos parors yesterday the new president
Mrs. VI. Louise Thomas In the chair
Mrs Anna Randall Dlehl, the chairman OF the Coin-
mtee on Literature made the opening speech on the
nropramms and announced the question for discussion
Re.oved that literature fails to reach Its highest e1-
ceence as authorship now reduced TO mere money
making industry and the tendency to check rathe
than develop genius" The opening paper was read Dy
IIrIen NJ Cooke on Mrs. /. H. SigOurnsy. Mrs. A. b.
sconeld aud c. Bell read papers on tho question.
Mrs Caroline Soule gave an interesting account Oh a
visit 20 Shakespearo's homo ana the innuence OF ns
genius. Original poems were read by May hiey smith
and Grace Hathaway, guest. $500 ~ ...ao,,
consisted OF plano solo by Henrietta Marksein anu
singing BIZ Miss Ella Carlos. MISS seiI OF CaIloria,
.ni Miss Melton of Boston. Rsctations were given Dy
Harriet Webb, Miss Dell Thompson and Mrs Havier
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-04-06
DIED..
5th Of April. inst, Glover Birdsali. ia

BIRDsALL-on the 9Th Of April, inst. Glover Briss 10
r, the 26th year Of MS age 49,.
vices at his residence. No 2AJ West 10Th
Wednesday the 9TH OF April at o'clock in the forenoon
brough OF New. York CITY the s0h year OF ais age
Funeral rucsiay April at 81 Marks Church.
0th.st. and ID ave-. at IL o'clock g.
Intermcnt IN family vault, ST. Msrs's Church.
CoCHRAN-suddenly. at Pomfret Conn. Friday April 2.
Laura L. daughter OF the late Char p cocaran
vices at her late residence Last 35thst wednesday.
Friends are kindly requested not to send flowers,
GooDWIN.At his home Farmer Village Seneca County,
n Y. Apnl2 1885, Arch NJ. Goodwin IN the 18th year
HAVENs-On April g. Hiram II. Ravens.
Funeral nom his late residence in sing sing on rue,day
Cuban papers please copy.
HOSACKAt her residence IN this city, Sunday morning.
April L. 1886, Celene b. HOsaok wdo. OF Dr. Alexa nder
win be held Is 45hst Tuesday
oth inst. at u O'Clock noon.
Please omit flowers.
wife OF Henry ringer In the i2d year Of her age
10 attend the funeral services at residence
d Tuesday evening at 1870 O'clock withour furhee
Kindly omit flowers.
PArTERsoN-on Saturday. April B. after lingering III:
John s. Patterson OF this city, III the 10Th year OF
Faners at the convenen of the family:
QUINTARDIn BROOKLYN. IN sunday April 4.of pneumonia
J. Ferris Quintard. aged So years.
the residence Of his brother. John A.
ing April q. at 1870 O'Clock.
Relatives and friends respectfully invited
Interment at WOodlawn Wednesday morning.
Naming ThornSlI son Of the late jeremiah rkornaiI
David MiliiEen No los Madison ave. on Wednesday 7ti
inst. at 1880 a. III.
Please omit flowers.
WILLIAMS suddenly OF neuralgia Of the heart Monday.
April O. at his residence Chappaqua Isaah r. Williams
Notice Of funeral hereafter
Boston. Buffalo and Chicago papers please copy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-04-06
ORITUARY NOTES.

]. Ferris Quintard died at No. 431 Greene
ave- Brooklyn, Oh sunday. He was born in Greenwich.
Conn., in 1890 AT the outbreak OF the war lie became
paymaser on the United states steamer Commodore Nc
Donough After the he employed by John Roach
for some time and became OF the hrm managing
the Ouintard iron Works. this city Suce 1865 he has
lived in Brooklyn His brother, John A. Quintard, Is
Supervsorat-Large Of Kings County, Inc funeral VIII
take place to-day.
j. Manning Thorna. son Of the late jeremiah Thornal
died on Monday from pneumonia. He was Tor many
years clerk the employ Of Lent Bramsn and about
two years ago became OF the firm OF West& Thorna
importers of cloths at No. Bondst. He man OF
onsiderable business capacity, and brilliant future
was predicted for him by large circle OF friends by
whom he much admired The funeral Will De neid
at the house Of his uncle David Mil
likep, No. l63 Madison. ave
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-04-06
EMPLOYERS MAINTAINING A STRIKE.
HOW THE STRUGGLE is CARRIED on IN THE soF'
COAL REGION.

HOW THE STRUGGLE is CARRIED On IN IHb SOFi
COAL REGION.
HUNTINGDON, April 5 (SpeciaD. coal
operators take with the statements made by the
strikers in their petition to the Governor. They say
that the earnings OF miners and mne laborers greatly
exceed 800 month, the amount mentioned In tho petit
ton and point to the fact that the checks OF the men In
Cearded County for February received by them since
the strike began, averaged $40. aud that at East
Broad Top they ranged from that to $40. Fisher
Miller Co. exhibit their pay rolls for February, show
that the earnings for miners In tho month
than $40. AMI that they paid drivers 81 70
day and laborer less than 81 50. The demand OF the
strikers that be raised % per cent In addition to
the ten cents ton increase for mining. conflict OF
interest among the operators proongng the strike
The whose mines have been reopened are anx-
iUus that the situation should remail IL Is Produc-
less than onetenth OF the output OF tho district De-
fore the STRIKE they have monopoly Of the business
and can fix and obtain their prices for coal They
making larger profit than at any time slnco the
Civil War; The operators whose mines have net re-
who have gone The members OF the Executive
Committee OF the Federation would prefer to take this
latter course recognizing the weight OF tho argument
but Immediate financial necessities have much to DO
with their action. They are now receiving from the
who are working. through the operators employing
them, for the support OF needy
strikers and this rovenue which scarcely be as
pensed with would be cut of should the strike DO made
general again.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-04-06
THE NEXT POLICt-SURGEON VACANCY.
PRACTICAL TE,T o. THE CIVIL SERVICE REGU-
IATIONs.

A PRO llCAL TE>T o. THE CIVIL SERVICE REGU-
IATIONs.
The next vacancy in the list of the police
filling permanent medical position under tine city
In the somewhat improbable event OF the couirma ion
Surgeon Charles Phelps Health officer of the Port.
such vacancy would occur but there several
contingencies any Of which may make such an
appointment necessary at any time.
An examination under the rules WAS held several
months ago in that the Police Commissioners
are the appointing officers. might have the names Of
those whowere eligible whenever they should be needed
In this examination thirty niue ply surgeons
competed, among them several who well Known A
fair proportion OF these secured mark OF 20 per cent
necessary TO render thsm eligible But Regulation 6
OF the Cv rules provides that the
the Civil Service Commission shall " certify to The
appointing officer tor ointment from the eligible list
appropriate 10 such pO>tlOn ar IL may teh eslst the
three pt having the highest standing on such
eligible list The appointing officer shall tberenpon
al point vacant position OF the three persons
SO certified TO him bv the secretary" etc. rhe TIN GO
persons attending the above examination VINO received
The highest nlarks were Or. Robert II. NJ. DawbarD,
whose mark was 100 per celt: Dr. CoIdicl W. Gutter
with mark OF 50 per cent, and DIR. Charles 5. Mack
who srked SO per cent
The appointment OF police surgeon, lnasinuch as II
r. ovides life position salary OF S225O is eagerly
sought after, and the nomination OF DR.. Phelps as
Health OrceI has led 10 many Applications 10 the focc
Commissioners TO select for the first vacancy somc
upon the list But the answer In some cases at all
events has that II the Civil Service rules are 10
control the appointing officers have discretion 10 go
beyond the three certified by the secretary OF the Cv
strongest tests OF the permanent establishment OF Inc
Ciyil Service laws IN the city government
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-04-06
PROCLAMATION BY GOVERNOR LEE.
| CALLING on THE PEOPLE OF VIRGINIA TO STAND
FIRM IN DEFENCE OF THEIR STATE.

CALLING on THE PEOPLE OF VIRGINIA TO STAND
FIRM IN DEFENCE OF THEIR STATE.
RICHMOND, Va, April Ex-Governor Lee this
evening issued proclamation in accordance with the
request contained in the resolutions adopted at
the last session OF the General Assembly declaring that
the people OF Virginia determined that no settle
ment debt shall be made any basis
less favorable the Common wealth than that provided
for by the Riddleberger bill" The Governor In
communicating these resolutions to tho creditors
Of the State and public generally, appeals
tho people OF Virginia to stand steady in defence OF
position the State taken to promote order.
peace. and prosperity within her limits. Tho Governor
then continues:
Now. an overwhelming majority Of the people have
ordered a settlement in accordance with the act OF
IsSls2 and abuse OF the State, denunciatOn OF
her officers agents, will have the slightest effect In
changing our policy. purposes and our measures
im pedmonts in the way or the final adjustment OF
the debt question are due TO those VINO
persist I'm paying their taxes with coupons.
II suppose that all pay with coupons 1t Is certain
that for several years to como the coupons Will
absorb entire OF the State The treasury
will bankrupt. the courts will be closed, the
public schools aud all charitable Institutions OF Vir
glnla suspended and the operations OF government
cease for the want OF means OF subsistence.
The Governor urges in strong language the payment
OF in money. not only asasuggestion or patriotism
but as a dictate OF the soundest public policy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-04-06
TRIBUNE LOCAL OBSERVATIONS
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III ~ Esrx l IEa2I TX MN wa l1aK 3ia1s

a RIBUSE OFFICE, April Cd a. m.-The storm CENTRE
instead OF passing into the ocean from the Carolina
coast changed It's course In Georgia yesterday and
started up through the Atlantic States cold wave
extended into the Gulf States developed
In the northwest Tho barometer here steady until
ar nightfal and then fell Coudness prevailed, with
80 inch Of rain The temperature ranged between $50
and 39o the average 36is being 7ise lower than on
the day lass year and 81 higher than on
sunday. - =. .-... !.
clearing tendency at night may be expected In this
city and vicinity to-day At present generally iAf'
warmer weather is indicated for Wednesday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-04-06
A STOMACH PUMP FAILED TO SAVE HIM

JHdTICS n. NtyCT WIS TUUHU III ND IVU1Tr ut
the Rochester Hotel in b ecker-st yesterday. In
small dish quantity OF rat poison. and taken from
one OF five boxes labelled "POison." DO was taken
TO St. vncents Hospital. where the stomach pump was
applied and powerful restoratves were given. but he
died In short time. Mr. Meyer was thirtyfve years
old and came this country three years He was
graduated from eidebcr University with high honor
and partner IN one OF the largest dry
goods houses in Lenish Prussia He made large
amount OF money In a few years. and started place
OF his lie unfortunate In his business ana
after losing all his money he came to America
About "A year lie went to work for Gustav Scnlr
mer Of No 209 Centre-sL. as bookkeeper He paid
strict attention to business, and was conslderen
valuable man He left tue store Tuesday and went
10 Rochester Hotel where he remained until he died
ne Maid his bill regularly, but would speak to any
one In tho hotel The only motive that can be assigned
for taking the poison is that he became des
and that he could live in the style that no ala 10
Prussia The Legion OF Honor will take care OF the BODY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-04-06
Jay GOULD ON THE NEW YORK AGREEMENT

Secretary Turner, OF the Executive Commit
tee Of the Nnighs Labor having stated In ST LOUIS
that Mr. HoYie was not acting IN conformity with the
terms OF the agreement entered into at the NewiJrk
conference Jay Gould asked about the matter yes
terdsy. He said:
1.-The steuographer's notes OF the New-York confer
ence show that there agreement direct or i'm
Piled that the company would take all the men back
with some comparatively few exceptions On the con-
trsry they show that not Of thu committee
expsotsd the company 10 take back any needed