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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-02-09
In Memoriam.

A number of members of the Maine Phar-
maceutical Association met on Wednesday,
Feb. 8th, at the store Of VIM. S. Banks, in
Portland, and went in procession to attend
the funeral Of the late DR.. Luther Clinton
ellison. After the services at the Cathedal
they returned to Mr.. Banks's store, and
having organized "a committee was appointed
to draft resolutions appropriate to the event.
The committee attended to that duty and
report as follows:
Whereas Our esteemed friend and fellow labor
er Dr. Lutner CliRton Gibson, has been suddenly
withdrawn from our midst by an overruling ProVi-
dence, the Maine Pharmaceutical Association
desire to express their estimate OF his character
and their sense Of the loss they have sustained BY
his death, and do hereby
Resolved, That they deeply deplore his death
and extend their warmest and profoundest sym
pathy to the members OF his afflicted family.
Resolved, That sense OF personal loss is felt BY
each member OF our association, and that his
genial presence and courteous greeting will be
sadly missed by US as long as memory shall last.
Resolued That we regard his business eharac-
ter and integrity as model for imitation and re-
commend his Industry, professional skill and
honor as an example to be followed by all.
Resolved, That copy OF these resolutions DC
furnished to his family, and be published by the
daily papers in the city, and that they be spread
upon the records of the Association.
(Signed) IL. T. CUMMINGS,
II. II. Hay, Committee
w. w. WHIPPLE,l
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-02-09
Boston's High Toned voodoo
Doctor.

[TaVerner In Boston Post-l
happened to be in the office Of real es-
tate broker the other morning when a very
neat looking negro woman, short and stout
Of figure and very broad In the face. came In
pay her rent, which she extracted from
knot in the corner Of her red silk handker-
chief. After his tenant had gone out, the
broker informed me that she was a doctor Of
the voodoo persuasion, great worker in
magic and dealer in charms. Her reputation
on the northerly slopes Of Beacon Hill, l
was told. fully equals that which the most
fashionable physician has obtained on the
sOutheriy side of the same eminence. There
was nothing sinister or crafty Or otherwise
remarkable in her appearance, so far as
could perceive, and her. manners were
''affable," as certain Bostonians say. but"
said the bOok-keeper, who seemed to have
The most intimate knowledge Of the subject,
''yon ought to see her sailing around the
room with her hands held above her head
her eyes starting out Of the sockets, and
every muscle in her body keeping time to q
sort of incantation that she sings" dare
say that ought, but lam not sure that wish
to, although II Is certainly strange enough
that there should be voodoo doctor here In
Boston in fun practice.
This was my first reflection, but when
called to mind all the various methods OF
healing that have been or now are the vogue
in this city, was obliged to admit that even
the yoodOO practitioner ought not TO excite
any surprise. / think / should put myself In
her hands quite as readily as in those Of any
professor OF the ''faith" or mind" cure, or
OF Christian science" In fact, the negro
magic worker might perhaps Inspire me with
more confidence than the others. for l per-
sumo that she does not trust entirely to the
black art, but administers herbs and other
remedies prescribed by African traditions.
1 have no doubt, too, that she effects many
cures, Just as her compeers do, by creating
in the Imagination Of her patients an impress
sion that they are going to be healed, which
Is strong enough in some cases 10 make them
really well. 1t Is the old story Of "bread pills
repeated over and over again, In all kinds OF
disguises and with all kinds Of additions and
collateral circumstances.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-02-09

Among the pensions granted yesterday
was: Restoration and increase, Elijah
Nickerson, Phillips, Me.
The Democratic members Of the House
held caucus yesterday afternoon to select
representatives on the Democratic congress
sional committee. r. j. Vance was chosen
for Connecticut, and IL. f. McKenney for
New Hampshire.
Speaker Carlisle has signed an order di-
recting the sergeant at arms to have re-
moved from the House corridor the tele-
graph wires used exclusively for the trans
mission of stock orders to the New York
Stock Exchange.
The Secretary Of the Navy has contracted
with the Herreshoff Company Of Rhode ISL
and for a irst-class steel torpedo boat, to
cost $40 T5O
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-02-09
OUR SCHOOL HOUSES.
The Secretary of the State Board OF
Health Coming to Portland.
Especial to the Press. !


AUGUSTA, Feb. S.-Dr. Young, of the
State Board of Health. who has been engag-
ed in an examination of the school houses in
the State, will visit some half-dozen more
places, when he will suspend operations in
this direction for the present. Portland is
one of the cities to be included. His investi-
cations he win make the basis of an article
in the coming report of the Board. Among
the circulars to be issued by the Board the
coming spring, is one on infectious diseases
and another on the sanitary condition Of
country houses. Communications have been
forwarded to the water companies of the
State, asking for samples of their water for
analysis. Favorable replies were received
in every case. Samples taken at the present
time, in the spring and later in the summer,
will be examined.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-02-09
THE TARIFF.
Farmers Overwhelmingly In Favor of
Protection.

NEW YORK, Feb. 8.-The Tribune pub
fishes an address "To the farmers of the
United States," signed by Warner Miller,
Cyrus G. Carpenter, John T. Rich, w. G..
Morse, Edward Burrough, j. d. Lyman. j.
II. Hale and w. NJ. Grosvenor. They de-
scribe themselves as ''the committee selected
to consider and report upon several thousand
letters received by the Tribune from farm
ers. agricultural societies, clubs and oranges,
regarding the influence of the tariff upon ag-
ricultural industry" The address states
that the sentiment of the farmers is over
whelmingly in favor of protection. 1t goes
into statistics to prove that the tariff has
greatly benefited agriculture, but would be
still more beneficial sif certain agricultural
products were not admitted free. The COM
mittee submit form of petition to Congress,
to be signed by farmers The petitions prays
for prevention of fraudulent Importation of
cattle, ostensibly for breeding purposes; for
duty of 20 cents bushel on barley; for in
creased duty on malt; for duties on potatoes,
onions, cabbages, hay, hops, beans, peas,
eggs, fowls, and most vegetables; for in
creased duties on fax and on linen goods /;
for free sugar and bounty on home sugar
for repeal of internal tax on tobacco, and for
restoration of the wool tariff of 1867
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-02-09
A Library for Dakota.

An appeal has been made by resident Of
little town In Dakota for new OF second
hand books to form the nucleus of public
library. Up to the present time there has
been no opportunity for young men to have
access to desirable reading, and good books
of a miscellaneous character will be appre-
ciated. Second hand volumes Of standard
and. fction-religious, scientific, political
works or popular magazines of recent date
will be gratefully received. For the reason
that the place is called Forest City unusual
interest attends the effort which Is being
contribution of literature to this sister city.
Books may be sent at the earliest possible
date to the Fraternity Rooms, No. Fore
street, addressed to the Forest City Library,
care Of Miss Lucy Day or Miss Minnie
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-02-09
General Sherman Routs Wade Hamp-
ton Again.

NEW YORK, Feb. S.-General Sherman up
on being shown yesterday copy of the
Charleston Sunday News, which contains a
bitter attack on the general by Wade Hamp-
ton, charging him with the burning of Co.
lumbia, S. c., during the celebrated march
to the sea, said the town was in flames when
he entered it with his troops, having been
fred by Gen. Hampton himself, who had
just left it on his retreat. Gen. Sherman
continued
"Wade Hampton started the fire and we tried
TO stop it, not for the sake of the place but for
own convenience. 1t is no consequence to me
whether / destroyed Columbia or not. but sup
pose it is deal of consequence to Hampton down
there to try and show his friends and neighbors
that he did not do it before he ran away. Hamp-
ton is a braggart and blower. He always was
Did you ever notice the weakness of some of
these Southern fellows for blowing? How they
will talk about their splendid plantations sir''
when they have few measly acres worth about
five dollars on an acre. Hampton is of that sort.
The whole question as so who burned Columbia
was sifted by an international commission, before
whom the British owners of some of the cotton
destroyed brought their claims III they could
possibly have shown that the United States
troops burned that cotton they would have done
So They failed and that settled it,"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-02-09
Marshal HAWKES. Administration

PORTLAND, Feb. 9th, 1888.
To the Editor of the Press:
From the tone Of the criticisms which one
hears and reads, person would iEfer that
Marshal Hawkes. was an incompetent, cor
rupt man, who violated his oath of office,
was Indifferent to the interests Of the public,
and fraternized with law breakers. l am
convinced that these criticisms of Mr..
Hawkes. are not only unfair, but grossly un-
true. assert that no more competent offic-
ial has filed the position Of marshal of this
city for years than Mr.. Hawkes.. But facts
speak louder than words, and the only true
test of the fitness and capacity Of a public
servant is his record. Judged by that stand
ard is the marshal entitled to the confidence
and support Of the conscientious law abiding
citizens of Portland? Is Mayor Chapman
justified in retaining him as the chief police
officer Of the city? Let the record speak for
itself.
When Mayor Chapman entered upon the
duties of his office, that notorious den of in
fanny called Stafford's Block, was running at
full blast, as it had been for years. One of
the first official acts of Mr.. Hawkes. was the
suppression of that horrible place. The
abandoned creatures who there piled their
vile trade were either driven out of the city
or sent to jail, and the sale of liquors in the
block stopped. Now was the action of the
marshal a mere temporary exhibition of
official zeal? Whenever an attempt has
been made to open the place again the mar
shall has so effectually enforced the law there
that today it is one of the most peaceable
and well conducted buildings in the city. II
for no other reason than the annihilation of
the infamous business which was carried on
there before he came into office, Mr.. Hawkes.
entitled to the grateful thanks of a christian is
community.
What he has done to Stafford's Block,
the Marshal has also done to
the notorious houses on Kennebec
street, on Lincoln street, on Hano-
yer street and on Vine street. All of these
houses of i'll fame are now closed Again
through his untiring efforts the gambling
hells on Union, Middle and Congress streets
have been suppressed. 1t is now affirmed
that there is not a house of i'll fame or gam
bling saloon in the city, thanks to Mr..
Hawkes.. But it is said that while it Is true
the Marshal has been most efficient in en-
forcing the law against houses of i'll fame
and gambling saloons, still 1t Is said he has
practically winked at the violation OF the
liquor law, and that there are now number
of open rum shops in the city. l deny this
accusation. / affirm that Mr.. Hawkes. has
been equally efficient in enforcing the liquor
law. Again what are the facts? The fol-
lowing table taken from trustworthy sources,
and corroborated by the records of the Mu-
nicipal and Superior courts, shows the rum
shops which Mr.. Hawkes. has closed since he
aan1a fnf0 Of1cn.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-02-09
Chinese Must stay out.

Congressman Belmont said today that the
negotiations which have been pending some
time for the amcable settlement Of the Chi
nese question were reaching completion. The
proposed treaty contained such notifications
of existing treaties as would bring about the
complete exclusion of that class of emigrants
to which the people of the western coast OBJ
iected. There was no disposition on the
part of the Chinese government to stand in
the way of such an agreement. He believed
there was a strong prospect that within
month we would have treaty which would
effectually dispose of the question.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-02-09
Colonel George Buried Near Franklin

CONCORD, N. e., Feb. S.-The funeral of
the late Colonel John II. George occurred to-
day. Private services we're held at the fam
lily residence at 11.30. At noon the body
was taken in charge by members Of Mt.
Horeb Commandery, Knights Templar, and
escorted to st. Pauls church. The body
object for selecting the noon hour being to
give the working men of Concord, with
whom the deceased was strong favorite, an
opportunity to take final look on the face
of their true friend. A large number of citi-
zens visited the church to view the body.
Among those present were Judges Blodgett
and Carpenter of the Supreme Court United
States District Attorney Frink, Naval Officer
Kent, Hon. Charles Levi Woodbury., DIR. and
Mrs. John G. Blake, Hon. B. f. Cheney, B.
F. Kendrick, j. L. Locke, DR.. Thomas l..
jerks, and Charles o. Stearns. The body
was buried in the old Concord cemetery, the
grave being near that of President Franklin
Pierce.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-02-09
FOR the FUN OF 1T.
A Case Where the Costs of Lawsuit
May Rnln the Parties.
Isneeial to the Press.

Especial 10 lile 1TtSSJ
LEWISTON, Feb. 8.-The land case OF Royal
VS.. Chandler, which has been tried three times,
and which was carried each time to the law
court, came up again for the fourth time for
trial this term The remarkable part of the
case is that that the amount of land in con
troversy is not worth one-tenth of the amount
which the defeated party will be obliged to
pay for costs of suits, etc. The expense Of
carrying the case on, tits believed, may finan-
cially ruin both plaintiff and defendant.
These facts have rendered the case more or
less important. 1t was a real action brought
to determine the line between the adjoining
lands of the parties. The jury decided for
the plaintiff. Judge Dresser and j. P. Swa-
sey, ESQ.,, were for the plaintiff, and j. Mer-
rill, Esq, for the defendant.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-02-09
New Hampshire Day.

BosToN, Feb. S.-This is ladies' day Of the
New Hampshire Club in Boston. Scores of
the. old Granite States sons and daughters
went to the Revere House this afternoon.
The meeting was in part complimentary to
Governor SAWYER to whom reception was
teddered in the parlors Immediately proceed
ing the banquet. Plates were laid for 200
guests. President Andrew Buron presided
and seated around him were General b. +.
Butler, John Boyle oklelly, Hon. q. M.
ers were General Butler, Governor Sawyer,
John Boyle 0'Rielly and c. +. Adams,
("Yawcob Strauss.")
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-02-09
THE STATE.
FRANKLIN COUNTY.

FRANhllN CObN11s
On Tuesday Brakeman Riley gHuf was
knocked off freight train on the Franklin
g Megantic railroad by the breaking Of the
brake catch. His escape from death was
narrow
OXFORD COUNTY.
At the annual election Of officers Of the
Paris Manufacturing Company February lst,
Hon. G. A. Wilson of Paris, was elected
president. The directors are Charles Cush-
ing of Freeport, George Mckee Of New
York, Charles f. Rowland of Wordsworth
q Rowland of Boston, Geo. Il. Crockett,
Alban A. Maxim, Elbridge Fobes and Silas
P, Maxim.
Paris Lodge Of Masons have elected g. A.
Wilson, master; f. p. Libby, ). W.; w. D.
Frollingham, j. W.; j. +. King, secretary
d. N. True, treasurer.
Coal is retailing at $40 per ton in South
Paris.
Col. II. S. Mecher delivered his lecture
"Five Forks or The Beginning Of the End"
to large and appreciative audience.
WALDO COUNTY.
The Governor made the following nomina-
tions Wednesday: Justices Of the peace,
Jesse II. Cook, Jackson; Henry l.. Shute,
Belfast.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-02-09
a Bad Swap.

The Marquis Of Lansdowne, Governor
General of Canada, will succeed the Earl Of
Dufferin as Governor General Of India at
the end Of the present year. DuGerin deslr-
ing, for private reasons, 70 return home.
Lord Stanley Of Preston, will be Lord Lans-
doWne,s successor In Canada.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-02-09

Mr.. Belmont, chairman of the House COM
mittee on fareign relations, said to-day that
there was no clause in the British treaty as
sent to the Senate, permitting the extradi-
tion Of citizen Of the United States for any
political offense. If any such provision was
now under conside ration, it must have been
inserted as an amendment in the Senate.
There was no clause in the treaty as sub
mitted to the Senate which surrenders any
right which the government has always up
held nor any provision which could be con-
strued as permitting surrender on account
of political offences. 1t is reported that the
Senate, in secret session this afternoon, post
poned the further consideration of the
treaty until next December.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-02-09
The MayoraIty of RockIand.


Since our last issue a prominent citizen
has suggested to us the name of Alderman
Z. d. Graves as most suitable candidate
for mayor. Certainly it would be difficult to
find man with cleaner record or more
thoroughly equipped for the position. and if
the Republicans could prevail upon him to
accept the nomination we think they would
make no mistake. Colonel f. G. Knight,
whose friends have been pushing forward
for the position, entirely without consent,
peremptorlly declines to entertain the prop
osition for moment. City Clerk Burnham,
who was suggested as a possible candidate
by the Bangor Wings Rockland correspon-
dent, also declines to stand.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-02-09
Against the Canadian Pacific

President Ashdon, read before the Winnipeg
board of trade yesterday, fiercely attacks the
Canadian Pacific railroad and the Dominion
government. The only remedy by existing
circumstances, he said, was a. free railway
system. The illIberal policy of the Canadian
Pacific railroad had driven tens of thousands
of Canadian settlers south into Dakota. In
conclusion he briefly intimated that the con-
tinuance of the present policy Of the Domin-
ion government might result in strong
movement towards annexation to the United
States.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-02-09
Massachusetts Veterans.

Boston, Feb. S.-The annual encamDment
of the Massachusetts G. A. r. today unani-
mously endorsed the IS per month service
pension bill. A resolution favoring Senator
Hoar's pension bill was referred to the com
mittee on resolutions by a vote of 191 to 1872.
The encampment gained 754 members the
past wear and expended S41, 900 in reiiefs.
The 26th anniversary of the Roanoke As
sociation was observed at foungs tonight
by a BANQUET. Commander-in-Chief Rea, of
the G. A. r., was present, also Vice Com
mander Linnehan, Of New Hampshire.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-02-09
Mysterious Disappearance of a Brit
ish Steamer.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Feb. S.-Shipping
circles in this city are greatly alarmed as to
the whereabouts of the British steamer Damn
Lufra, Algitha. With crew of about 25
men she sailed from Cardiff early in Decem-
Der for Carthagena to load iron for Phila-
delphia. No tidings have since been heard
from them, as they are posted in Lloyds,
able to account for their mysterious disap-
naaranca
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-02-09

left Boston at o'clock. and which was at
the Junction shifting cars. AS near as can
he ascertained. the Lowell freight had the
danger signals set when, suddenly, the Port
land freight dashed around the curve and
struck the Lowell train with terrific force.
Several cars, containing lumber and mer-
chandise were thrown from the track, two
ment. The engine of the Portland freight
was badly broken and thrown from the
track. The engineer and fireman of this en-
CINE were severely shaken up, but escaped
Serious injury. A wrecking train was sent
out from Lawrence, and General Manager
Furber was early on the scene The wreck
was soon cleared away. All trains were de-
layed from 80 to 80 minutes. The loss to
rolling stock will probably amount to several
thousand dollars.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-02-09
CANADIAN CORRUPTION.
a Cabinet Minister on Trial for srlbe-
nv.

OTTAWA, Ont, Feb. S.-The approaching
term of the Supreme Court will try Sir
Adolphe CaroD, minister of militia, for
bribery, both personal and by agents. Many
persons are offering evidence. The Liberals
are jubilant over the situation. 1t is stated
that the Conservatives spent 100000 in the
Quebec division during the compaign.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-02-09
sramhalI Pythian Circle,

Bramhall Pythian Circle will meet next
Monday evening with Mrs. Burleigh at the
Tolman House at s O'Clock. Three Knights
were initiated into this circle last Monday
evening and several more are expected at
the next meeting. Any Knight belonging
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-02-09

The working expenses in 1854 amounted to
1851, ,760, and in 1887 to S12, ,56S, $40. In 1862
the length of the eompany''s lines in running
order was 1,090 miles, and in 1887 the total
length was 2,91S miles.
Within the last few days the absorption OF
the Northern and North Western lines by
this company has become an accomplished
fact, adding 450 miles to the Grand Trunk
system, and the details Of consolidation are
now in course of preparation. What changes
this last acquisition will render necessary
cannot at present be ascertained, but the
control of these properties by the g. Il. *.
company will, no doubt, have beneficial
effect, and hasten the carrying out of the
Sault project.
MAINE CENTRAL.
Although early in the season. the Maine
Central railroad is planning out next sum-
mer's work, and, with view to lengthening
the season" of summer travel, has deter.
mined to put its entire summer train SER
Aice in effect on the second day Of April,
though the Boston and Mt. Desert Limited
and the regular Bar Harbor express will not
be put on until later.
But on the I'd of April the 'Flying Yam
kee" between st. John and Boston, making
the run in 15 hours, will resume service, and
an independent through train, without wait
ing for connections, from Boston, will be
run over the entire length OF the ROAD from
Portland to Vanceboro, leaving Portland at
Z o'clock each morning. This train will con-
meet at Bangor for Bar Harbor, Bucksport
and MOosehead Lake, and will run over both
lower and back routes to Waterville, and at
that point connect for Skowhegan.
The train usually leaving Portland in the
morning at $50 for Lewiston will be run
through to Pennington, to accommodate the
increased travel on that branch. Afternoon
trains will run from Bar Harbor, Bangor,
Skowhegan and Harrington, connecting at
Portland with the p. m. express for Boston,
arriving in the latter city at $50. This from
Pennington is an entirely new feature. Ano-
ther new feature of the change is that 1t is
i'm contemplation to run the train from the
Knox & Lincoln with additional cars from
Bath as an express from Brunswick to Port
1and