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The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-14
A PAPAL DECmEE.

sail 20 be Favorable to the X. or L.
New YORK, September l4.-A Rome
cablegram to the Catholic Ne,os announces
that decree Of the Holey office on the
Knights Of Labor question, favorable to
that organization. has been forwarded to
Cardinal Gibbons.
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NATIONAL GxRxs BACK COMMITTEE


No National Ticket fD the Field.
CINCINNATI. Sept. l4.-The National
Committee of the Greenback party, in
session 10 this city, adjourned, after de.
Gliding to put no national ticket in the
field. and passing a resolution against fu.
sion with the other parties. and calling a
national convention to meet in this city
the firss Wednesday of September 1889.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-14

He Pires Three shsts at Ysuax Lady.
PRINCETON. Ind. Sept. l4.-Svlvester
Grule. of Oakland City, fred three shots
at Miss Gertis Dswing. of San Francisco,
infiicting fatal wounds. The deed was
done in the presence OF thousands of
people. Jealousy was the cause.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-14

AUGUSTA. Georgis. Sept. 1.-THE
damage by the great food is estimated
at million dollars. No estimate can be
made Of the damage to farms and crops.
From Augusta to Savannah the whole
country along the river 10 submerged.
Eleven persons have been drowned.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-14

MARYsvILLE. Mo, September H.
Hon. Iohn Ell Yards, one of the leading
lawyers of Missouri, blew out his brains
yesterday.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-14
rHE MAINE RLECrION.
The pepu bstcan Plurality Less Than
I'm lSSf-D Dem nc rattle Gains.

I'm lSSi-D Dem nc ratic Gaias.
NEW YORK, Sept. l4.-The following
dispatch was received at the National
Democratic headquarters last night.
Portland. Maine. to Calvin g. Brice:
Dineley's paper, the Lewiston Journal,
claims TO have returns from the whole
State showing Republican plurality of
lS.495 or 1880 less than in 1884. The
Republicans increased their vote 9O4, and
the Democrats 2.l54, making the straight
Democratic vote 6S5 higher than ever be.
fore shown. Total Republican vote 76,.
605 Nj. NJ. RIGS Secretary.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-14

People Fleeing for life--rwO Families
Perfshcd.

BAY CRY, Mich, Sept. l4.-Forest
fires at various points along the shore Of
the bay here have got entirely beyond
coatrol. aud the outlook 10 very grave.
Houses. logging camps aud other property
are destroyed, and the people arc flying
for their lives. Two families are reported
as having probably perishsd.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-14
Depew mefurns.

NEW YORK, Sept. 1.-THE steamer
Ems, with Chauncey M. Depew on board.
was sienaled about noon, and friends have
gone down the bay to meet him.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-14
A F.TsL FIRE.
Two Persons Rurnctf 10 Death.

JUNCTION City. Kan. Sept. l4.-A fire
yesterday destroyed property valued at
Sl3j, ,000 Albert Frank and Arleigh
Clark were burned to death.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-14
Fire at syr.. cuse.

SYRACUSE. N. ". Sept. l4.-Jacobs &
Proctor's Grand Opera House and adioin-
ing property burned yesterday; loss.
$3.50, 600.
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Quiet al Zanzibar.

BERLIN, Sept. l4.-Zlnzibar is becom-
ing quiet. The Sultan has ordered the
withdrawal of troops.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-14
Ann tuted Postmaster.

WAsHINGToN, September l4.-The
President to dav appointed E. ID. Kelley
postmaster at Or-gon City, Oregon.
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A Perfect Cure,

and 1 have not been troubled since. -
L. w. Boldly, River ST., Lowell, Mass.
/ was troubled with Boils, and my
health was much impaired. began
using Ayers Sarsaparilla, and, in due
time, the eruptions all disappeared, and
my health was completely restored. -
John r. Elkins, Editor Stanley Observer,
Albemarle, N. G.
Twas troubled, for long time, with a
humor which appeared on my face in
ugly Pimples and Blotches. Ayers Sar
saparilla cured me. Iconsider it the best
blood purifier in the world Charles I'll.
Smith, North Craftsbury, VT.
Ayers SarsapariIIa
Is sold by all druggists. Ask for Ayers
Sarsaparilla, and do not be persuaded to
take any other. tt
Prepared by DR.. j. G. Aver g. Co.. Lowell. Mass
Price 81: six bottles. e5.
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svwn Tie BUYERS GUIDE ia
!; !: !: ! ]: ! :: J J
.NEis2A issued March and Sept,
~ each year. II is an ency-
clopedia Of useful infor-
~ nation for all who pur-
chase the luxuries or the
necessities of life. We
can clothe you and furnish you with
all the necessary and unnecessary
appliances to ride, walk. dance. sleep.
eat, fish, hunt. work, go to church.
or stay at home. and in various sizes,
styles and quantities. just figure out
what is required to do all these things
COMFORTABLY. and you can make fair
estimate of the value of the RUYERS'
GUIDE, which will be sent upon
receipt of 10 cents to pay postage.
MONTGOMERY WARD & CO.
lll.ll4 Michigan Avenue. Chicago. Ill.
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Pirr1pIes, BoiIs..

And Carbuncles result from adebilitated,
impoverished, or impure condition of the
blood. Ayers Sarsaparilla prevents and
cures these eruptions and painful tumors,
by removing their cause; the only effect
ual way OF treating them.
Ayers Sarsaparilla has prevented the
usual course of BoilS, which have panied
and distressed me every season for sew
eral years. G. Scales, Plainville, Mich.
/ was badly troubled with Pimples on
the face; also with discoloration OF the
skin, which showed itself in ugly dark
patches. No external treatment did
more than temporary good. Ayers Sar-
saparilla effected
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-22
The Visit to charIestoxn.

At the visit Of Portland and Dunlap Com
manderies to Ceur de Lion Commandery of
Charlestown, June 18th, the visiting COM
manderies wild be formally received on the
morning of the 18th, the 18th occurring on
Sunday, and entertained at the headquarters
of Ceur de Lion Commandery in Masonic
Hall. Charlestown, after which will occur
the parade through some Of the principal
streets, to be followed by an excursion down
the harbor on one of the large steamers, dur
ing which landing will probably be made
at Deer Island, and an opportunity afforded
to inspect the city's institutionslthereon. In
the evening dinner is to be partaken of at
the Waverley House, served under the SUI
pervision of Sir j. Tyler Hicks, the caterer,
at which an interesting postprandal will un-
doubtedly prove one of the features.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-22
PERSONAL.

Hon. John ID. Anderson. United States
pension agent, was in the city yesterday.
Hon. Lewis Pierce of this city, has been
elected director of the Flint q Pere Mar
quette railroad company.
Mr.. Terribly, the French photographer,
who took many of the city engine companies
last summer, is visiting Portland. He has a
large order to fill along the coast from Bar
Harbor to this city.
Rev. J. T. G. Nichols, pastor Of the Saco
Unitarian church, whose resignation was
rendered some time ago, has consented to re-
main, at the cordial invitation of his church,
as their pastor emeritus. Mr.. Nichols felt
constrained by advancing age to retire from
the active duties of his pastorship but the
church were unwilling to entirely sever the
long and pleasant relations existing between
pastor and people.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-22
THE BAKING POWDER DISCUSS.
ION.
Official Tests to Determine the Best
why they are Superior Leavening
Agents = The use OF Carbonate
Of Ammonia.


The official analyses by Prof. w. G. Tuck
er. of New York State, have afforded some of
the most valuable evidence yet produced
relative to the actual character of the food
and drugs in every day use. Some time
since Professor Tucker was directed to ana
lyze the various brands Of baking powder
and report which was the purest and best
He procured samples from the grocers in AL
bany, and after series Of exhaustive tests
reported that the Royal was the purest and
best of all examined. The accuracy of the
published report being questioned by local
manufacturer, reporter of the Albany
journal obtained an interview with the Pro-
lessor, which is reported as follows in that
paper:
Doctor" said the reporter, sit appears
that one of our local baking powder manu-
facturers attempts to discredit the report
some time ago published in the Journal with
reference to baking powders, for which the
analytical examinations were made by your
self and Prof. Mason. Were your analyses
ana opinion printed correctly?"
"They were," replied Prof. Tucker, litter
ally"
iou say, Doctoi, tiat TIC hoyd INNING
powder is superior to any other baking pow
der which you have examined?"
"That is my report"
wherein, Doctor, consists the superiority
which you find in the Royal over other
brands?"
"As stated in my report. in the great puri-
ty of its ingredients, in the unquestioned
propriety and wholesomeness of those in
gradients, in the exact proportions of the
same, and the chemical accuracy and skill
with which they have been combined. As
said before, it is, / believe, baking powder
'unequaled for purity, strength and whole
someness.'"
Doctor, the Journals lady readers would
like you to inform them what are the pecu-
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-22
Veteran Republican Club,

There was good attendance at the meet
ing Of the veteran Republican Club last eve
ming.
Mr.. j. b. Thorndike gave very interest
ing account of the formation of the Republic
can party and the agencies which brought II
about. The two principle causes which led
to its formation were the anti-slavery feel
ing. His address was well received and a
vote of thanks was rendered him by the So
ciety.
Remarks were also made by Gen. Perry
and S. r. Leavitt.
Mr.. ii. w. Richardson made statement
as regards the priority of the term Republl-
can in its application to the Republican par
ty, claiming the name was first suggested by
correspondent in the Portland Advertiser,
and 1t was afterwards taken up by the New
York Tribune, and from that beginning it
was adopted as the name Of the new party.
He was requested to make a statement to
effect, to go upon the records of the So
ciety and perpetuate it for all time.
The meeting was adjourned for one week
when it is expected that Hon. J. II. Drum
mond and Others will address the meeting.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-22
BRIEF JoTTIMcs.

Fine day yesterday, with north wind.
The music at the Sea Shore House, Old Or
chard, the coming season, will be furnished
by Prof. Grimmer.
A large collection was taken in the Catho-
lie churches Sunday in aid of the Orphans
Home.
Hereafter, the steamer Greenwood will
stop at Jones landing on her first morning
trip, leaving there at 6.25
The young mems prayer meeting will be
held in the Y. M. G. A. rooms this evening
at Gas o'clock. All young men are cordially
invited to attend.
Mr.. Wizards Longshoremen. who struck
Saturday because he began unloading YES
sci for Sargent, Dennison & Co., returned to
work yesterday without more trouble
Yesterday noon, in Market Square. Chas.
F. Bond. the Federal street plumber, in step
ping from carriage. caught his leg in the
wheel. The leg received compound frac-
ture just above the ankle.
United States Marshal Harmon arrested
William Cadrette, Frenchman belonging
in Bidd eford, last Saturday, charged with
selling liquors without United States IL
cense.
Rev. A. S. Ladd will deliver lecture in
Vaughan street church, Wednesday evening
the 23d inst Subject-"Some Of the Follies
of Life" Lecture will commence at s
o'clock.
Mr.. E. A. Lawrence. State Secretary Of
the Young Mems Christian Association, met
In conference with the State committee last
evening in the Association rooms. He leaves
for Lewiston this morning on Y. M. C. A.
work.
A team drawn by powerful horse, took
fright at locomotive near the foot Of Pre-
BILE street yesterday and ran. The team
collided with telegraph pole with such
force long piece of the shaft was left stick
ing in the pole. One Of the men on the team
is said to have been badly hurt.
Mr.. +. ID. Edwards, representing the Inde-
pendent oil companies of the United States
Is stopping in the city at the Falmouth Ho-
tel. Mr.. Edwards says that the companies
which he represents have authorized him TO
lease some wharf on which they may keep
two or three thousand barrels Of oil, which
will be put on the market here at later date
II arrangements can be made.
The trusses of the new bridge over Port
land street, are up, and the ties are being
placed in position. The tracks entering the
new depot are nearly graded and in short
time will be laid across the bridge. Between
the transfer station and the depot the road
bed has been lowered several feet. Two
large black marble soda fountains have been
placed in the restaurant which will soon be
finished,
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-22
PresentatIon and supper.

Eagle H. & l.. Company, No. 2, gave a
complimentary supper to their late clerk,
Mr.. Philip B. Hughes, last evening, at their
house ON Marlet street. The members Of
the company and invited guests, to the num-
Der Of 80, sat down to an old-iashioned sup
per, after which Mr.. Charles French, engin-
eer of Casco 5, in very witty speech in be-
half of Ladder Company, No. 2. presented
Mr.. Hughes with a handsome fve-shot
Smith g. Wesson nickel-plated revolver, Mr..
Hughes having lately been appointed to the
police force. ''PhiP' was taken completely
by surprise, but responded in a neat speech
Of acceptance. Deputies Crowell and Mer-
rill and engineers Hodgdon and Paine were
among the invited guests.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-22
MRS. Zelda Wallace.

Mrs. z. G. Wallace of Indiana, has been
speaking in Massachusetts for several
weeks. Everywhere she has been greeted
with large audiences and in no instance
have they been disappointed. All agree
that she is marvel of womanly culture and
eloquence. She will speak in several of the
larger cities in Maine. Her first lecture in
this State was delivered in Lewiston last
FRIDAY evening to large. intelligent and
enthusiastic audience. Everybody should
hear Mrs. Wallace in City Hall on Wednes
day evening, May 23rd.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-22
SUPERIOR COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE BossEY.


MoNDAY-State VS.. Henry II. C0nant. AT the
cross examination Of the defendant the defense
rested and the government recalled w. A. Allen,
who explained his passages in the letter from him
self to Conant. uHe denied that he ever received
any Of the sums Of money which Conant says ne
paid him: he thinks he may have been here on the
days testified to by Conant, but he never author
lied him to place bis name upon these notes or
any Others He says he was not pressed for mon
ey in 1887. no more so than any other man doing
burjness In the country. As to Commits testimo-
-nyfhat the notes were written with his (Allen's)
sfylographc or fountain pen, he testified that he
never carried one, never owned one and never
had in his possession any pocket pen OF any
kind.
The State put ON the treasurer OF the town OF
Sanford and stiles, one Of the selectmen referred
TO by Conant who testified that they were not
pressing Allen for money collected by him in 1887.
The treasurer said he had loaned Allen money
three years ago and should have loaned him again
il he had been asked.
Mr.. Goodall testified that a number Of years ago
he loaned Allen 5000 on his own note without Sc
curity, and would done the same last year.
The case was given to the jury in the afternoon
and they retired at Q o'clock. AT ten minutes
past nine In they evening the rendered verdict OF
guilty.
George NJ Seiders for the State.
Wilbur #. Lunt for the respondent
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-22
NEW CORPORATIONS.

MALTHA MANUFACTURING co.
The Maltha Manufacturing Co., has been
organized in this city for the purpose OF car
rying ON the business of manufacturing rub
Der:
Presdent-Wi Faxon, Jr.
Treasurer-Edward f. Payson.
Capital stock, 100000; paid in, $4,000;
par value of shares, SIS.
PRESTON LASTING MACHING co.
The above named company has been or
ganized in this city for the purpose of manu-
featuring and selling machines
President-Edwn w. Brown.
Recommendation b. White.
Capital stock, $4,000 paid in, $3So,000;
par value of shares, $40.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-22
GOOD News for EIshermen,

The ice left Rangeley and Moosehead
Lakes yesterday and for this reason the
Maine Central railroad company have placed
on sale summer excursion tickets to all
Maine fishing resorts.
A party from Portland, consisting Of
James Miller, Sylvanus Bovine, Thomas
Scott and George d. Robinson left for
M0osehead last evening. They will be
Joined by ex-Mayor Walker of Lewiston
George Greeley and Edward Getchell of
Ranpor
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-22
Ihe CIV Gas Stock.

The bids for the city gas stock was OPP
ened by the committee ON finance yesterday
afternoon.
EP. Oxnard bid $40 for one hundred
shares and $50 for another hundred.
Portland Savings Bank bid $50 for eight
hundred and fifty shares, and the Maine
Savings Bank the same price for the same
number of shares.
H. M. Payson q Co. bid $3.50 for the en-
tire block of 100 shares.
The committee win report back these bids
to the City Council. The par value of the
stock is $50 per share.
In this connection we give the trial bal
ance from the report of the treasurer of the
Gas Company made at the annual meeting
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-22
MARRIAGES..

In Biidgton MAY 8, Hazen b. Morrison OF Bridg-
ton and Miss Elcia N. Keough of Paris.
In Keazer Falls, May 10, Fred =. Douglass and
Esther johnson.
In Franklin, May 6, Geo. p. Cline Of Hancock
and Julia Inman OF Franklin.
In Rockland, May 3, Ambrose Pearson OF Nor
riIl and Mabel Stewart of Montyille
In Kittery. May i, John f. Bridges Jr., of York
and Miss Bertha v. Trafton of Kittery.
In Washburn. May 8, Winfield j. Grouse aud
Miss Esther l.. Lovejoy.
In Vienna, May i, George II. Moores and Mrs.
Lydia Sanborn.
In Palmyra May /, Bona ..Elkins of Palmyra
and Miss Lillian nj. Gray of Plymouth.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-22
Why We Win

Because Hoods Sarsaparila is the best spring
medicine and blood purifier.
Because it is concentrated extract of the best
Alternative and blood purifying remedies OF the
vegetable kingdom.
Because, by peculiar combination proportion
and preparation, it possesses curative power Pc
culiar to itself.
truly be said 400 doses one dollar" an unans-
werable argument as TO
Strength and Economy
Recause il is unequalled for the cure of scrofua.
salt rheum boils. pfmples, humors, ETC..
Because there is nothing equal to 1t for curing
dyspepsia, biliousness, sick headache, inalgestoh;
Because il rouses the kidneys ana liver anu
keeps these organs in healthy conditlon.
Because every article entering into " Is care,
fully scanned, none but the best IS USED anu an
the roots and herbs are ground into our own uiug
mill-which makes impossible the use OF anything
impure or deleterious. Because II Is an
Honest Medicine
and every purchaser receives fair equivalent Tor
his money. :,
Because its advertising is original and not de-
pendent upon the brains of competitors;
Because when given faithful trial it Is reasona-
bly, certain to effect the desired result.
Hoods SarsapariIla
Sold by all druggists 81; six for So. Prepared
only by c. j. HOOD s. CO., Apothecaries, Lowen,
Mass
100 Doses One Dollar
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-22

F. O. Bailey s. Co. will sell at 10 o'clock this
morning the stock Of monuments and headstones
Of W. H. Merrill, behring's Bridge, at ESQ D. m,
at salesroom, by order Of assignee, stock Of
cigars, soda fountain, etc. and at p. m. valuable
real estate on Pearl street, Woodfords. See nc
tice Of sales in auction column.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-22
DEATHS.

In this city, May 81, Parmenio Wadsworth Neal
aged SO years.
Funeral service Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock,
at No. 40 Winter street.
In Cape Elizabeth, May 20, Emily f., widow OF
the late Simon q. Sawyer aged "a years months
Funeral this Tuesday afternoon at O'Clock,
from her late residence.
In West Harpswell. May 81, Rebecca f., wife of
Joseph Lubee, aged SO years.
In Brunswick, May Is, Mrs. Sophr0nia Camp
bell, wife of VIM A. Campbell, aged 46 years and
IL months.
At Cundy's Harbor. Elmer Z. Darling. aged
20 years.
In Sweden, April 20. Mrs. George Mari.
In fremont May ID, Mrs. Rebecca +. Lurvey
aged 70 years months.
In Madrid, April 81, Chas Moores, aged 10 years
In Carthage. April 20, Miss Lura Judkins, aged
In Acton, May Q. Mrs. Eva Bodwell, aged 80
years.
in Kittery, May g. Mrs Thomas ettigrew, aged
SO years.
III Gardiner, May IL, Cato Bond, aged As years.
In Biddeford. May ~ MRS Maggie, wife OF John
M Trafton, aged 33 years.
In Gardiner, May 5, Annie +. Hail. aged 20 yrs.
In West Gardiner, May IL, Jos. NJ Fairbanks,
In Fariningdale. May l. Mrs. AddIe Dean, aged
20 years.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-22

HARPER's BAzAR-This beautiful weekly pub
LEGATION is a welcome visitor to the parlor circle
The number for the ensuing week has been re
ceved by N G. Fessenden, asa Congress street
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-22
The Fish Arrivals.

The schooner Fanny Thrasher landed 49,
600 pounds of fish yesterday, the Young Sui
tan 5000, Eva Race 5000. and small Cape
fishing boats about 5000 pounds.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-22
Summer Cottages

and all other classes Of buildings or contents
can be insured against loss by fire and light
ming with Morse & Pinkham, 9 Exchange
street, at lowest rates and in frst-class COM
panies. Their losses have always been ad-
justed fairly and paid promptly.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-22
d&w1w

All disorders caused by bilious state
of the system can be cured by using Carriers
Little Liver Pills. No pain, gripping or discomfort
attending their use Try them.
mav01 d&W1W
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-22

We are glad to learn that Mr.. Mark L. Hill
will still continue the business of the late j.
C. Larrabee, 1872 Middle street.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-22

The Selectmen of Standish invite
written proposals from RESPONSE
bic parties for building a stone
abufment for a bridge over the
PresumpscOt River at EelWeir
Bridge. Parties wishing to make
proposals are requested 10 write 10
scented before June 6, lSSS.
Standish, May FL, 1888. my22d1w&w2w
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-22

l. les Association are respectfully invited to at,
tend the funeral of our late Brother, p. w. Neal
from his late residence, No. 40 Gray street, this
afternoon, at O'clock
j. b. THORNDIKE. President
Per order, X. b. SWIFT, Secretary. my22d1t
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-22
FOR SALE.

TN West Falmouth, about one-half mile above
Il Presumpscot Falls, and five miles from Port
land, the valuable farm owned by the late Mr. A.
GOWELL the above was very much improved by
the late owner; has fine field, about 80 acres
with sOutherly exposure, extending TO Presumps-
cot river; house is ON high land and well situated ;
garden has numerous grape vines and fruit trees; ;
wood lot; total 100 acres BENJAMIN SHAW,
481s Exchange street my22tf
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-22

The following bids for the removal of Old
City Hall were received yesterday afternoon
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-10-11
PaIisade EROteI,

Since the recent fire at Palisade
which destroyed my hotel, together with
it's contents, have opened The PAIL
SADIE HOTEL and am now prepared
to accommodate the travelling public
with good accommodations, both as to
board and lodging A liberal share Of
the public patronage is respectfully
solicited.
10 Z. M. BAUM.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-10-11

County Committees in the several counties
will please make the necessary arrangements
for the meetings. :.
j. ". ADAMS,
Chairman Democratic State Central Commit
tee.
P. j. dunno, Secretary. ...