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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-29
CHICAGOS --LATEST PEST
THE CITY OvERRUN BY SAND-FLIES-A
CHEWING GUM CRAZE.
rBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

Chicago July os-The Yerkes syndicate Announces
that the work of cabling its West Side lines will be-
gin at once and the West Madson-st property owners
have held meetings and called on the Commissioners
Of Public Works TO see that Yerlcs builds the road
properly When the North Side line was PIT in the
company went ahead rthessly obstructnS the entire
street dozens Of blocks at a time pllng rubbish on
the sidewalks in front Of the stores and leaving It
there for months at time, acting generally as IL II
had exclusive ownership Of the streets. The West
siders who have tho workings Of tho North Side
lines since they were put in operation arc not over
1oyed at the prospect before them Tho North Sdo
cable is certainly great failure. There arc almost
daily breakdowns and other Interruptions and the
adoption Of the new system to have been seized
upon By the Philadelphians for the Introduction Of
numerous petty extortions that have created great
indignation among the inhabitants Of the north section
Of the city. The cable cars run In long trains
which are separated at Division-st, some cars con-
tnuing down Cark-st and others going east TO State
st. Should Safest. passenger find himself in a
Clarkst of the train, vice versa and stop
from one car to another, an additional nickel is col
lected from him. This is the latest device.
No one who has not been in Chicago during the
last two weeks begin TO realize the nastncss Of
the visitation Of sand flies or May flies with which
the city has been cursed. These little pests make
their appearance every summer In Chicago, but never
before have they been numerous or stayed so long
Downtown and particularly along Mchiganave they
simply have possession OF the place. Tho windows,
strcet-lamps and sidewalks have been literally Gov
cred with them and 1t has been impossible TO walk In
Michigan ave- without crushing forty or fifty az each
step. At the Thomas Concerts in the Exposition
building almost every has been adorned with
'Vo or three sand fies The electric nghS nave
Peculiar charms for them, and every morning thol-
sands of dead ones are found near each light Inc
Health Department has had TO make special arrange
men's Tor removing tho bodies but in spite Of us
sorts thcrc Is most s!chonine odor around tho
~~eeS where tho insects chiefly consrega'o
The Old Board of Trade Building at Washington ana
"a Sale being remodelled, and will be trans
s'ned into modern ofice-building which VIII cost
s'oat 100000 much stronger foundation is to be
~uI Meanwhile the enormous weight OF the strucs-
~ thousands OF tons. VIII rest suspended On - eye"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-29
MRS. HARRIET HUBBARD AVER
WRITES A LETTER TO
SUFFERERS FROM ECZEMA.

rczema "a the most annoying OF diseases and
sidered incurabe Many persons have reported TO ne
that Rscamier Cream had cured eczema Acting upon
such report 1 recommended Rccamer Cream strongly
for that disease But the reports In response 70 sucn
recommendations were often Of neutral results that
ca,sea % recommend IT, but determined TO look
thoroughly for reason why reported most marvel
Gus cures and others reported no beneficial results
am now enabled you treatment Tor eczema winch
feel sure will absolutely relieve Immediately every case
proportion. The skin where the eruption
exists is full of scales. These must be removed 70
enable the Recamier Cream actually reach the Unnamed
part The prescription given below VIII compulsory so'
complish this important result Any chemist can put
up you. Recamier Cream freely applied VIII 'hen
ailay the itching and the inflammation Inc 1's-
nent is as follows Take IA 70 12 teaspooniui ocaro'
soda three times daily. hour after meals In wine
glsssfu OF water This the scdiy OF the oooo
which causes eczema and il vital but simple part OF
the treatment Avoid alcohol in every form. AZ con'
yenient. drink imported Vichy water
ABBY with soft cloth TO all inaamed sore OF i'cnn8
nar,s OF the body the following:
II.
Tinct saponis Comp. Pics (Hebra).
Sic. Use directed.
Immediately after using foregoing apply Recanaier
Cream freely Use both &C least three times oany.
confidently recommend this treatment based upon numerous
cure. Of serious and annoying The relief Is gen.
orally Immediate but persistent use may Do necessary
will indemnify those who try IT, and are not oeneneo ~
I make no charge for the prescription wouia Do eaa
TO hear from those who use H. ,u
gacamer Cream stands to-day admitted the pest neain8
emollient known and is only made by me. The eombna
on above given feel confident will be known as the ees'
remedy for eczema In this treatment the eczema pau'
avoids the use OF the dangerous and poisonous saNe Nv
uav nrescribed Ny have shown 80 iar tnas non"
~ these are satisfactory substitutes for Recamier Cream
In the combination have given YOU very respeeaA''s
" HARRIET HUBBARD AYRE-
80 and "a Park place, New-fork
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-29
WYATA REAL SHETLAND PONY rs LIKE.

Shetland ponies have been in good demand this mar
lately but t IL said that buyers have been imposed
upon In many instances with Iceland ponies. which mrs
Of little value compared with sheuands. The latter
are than fortJtwo inches high and from that
down thirty-tro inches They well-shsped short
hnbcd bright coiored with long tails AMI after they
are three years old quick Of move
ncn Intelligent docile, an6 break for driving or
riding Iceland ponies have been shipped here in large
numbers ponies sold in the United States
in year than arc .sed In that time on thA Shetland
IslandA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-29

plnguss-shadholt, can you spare IS
shadbolt-Certanly, Dinguss. Here IL Is.
Dlnguss-Thanks Pn Just give you my note foe
the amount.
shadbolt (who knows himl-No use wasting paper,
Dnguss. told you could spare the &5.IChicag0
Tribune
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-29

The work OF Pitchers KeofO and weleh and Catcher
Ewing being watched with great deal Of Interest D
the followers Of baseball all the country BaseoA
managers and critics generally think these three
mon can hold out. the NowYork nine will win the pen
liant An any OF the three players would
undoubtedly have depressing effect upon tho Nah
The players working together like cockwork and
accident or injury OF the might upset inc
whole nine The players beginning 10 believe that
working they are at present they must surely win
made remarkable this year, having to
twenty-five games lost but six, and had two
games tied weloh has done well. having won
thirteen and lost twelve games.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-29

As generally expected the Chicago and Detroit clubs
arc New-Yorks most powerful opponents. and It IS
probable that they viii continue until the frost drives
baseball players indoors again. The Chicago club this
IS not stronger than It last AMI many people
think IL Is nearly strong Chicago could win
the pennant last year. and It's chances may be any
better this year The Detroit club did win the pennan
last year. but had little to spare II win the trophy
again year. but II IT does It will accomplish that object
with an inferior team. The Wolverines strong
this year last The team has missed Dunlap its great
second bas.man. than the management will acknow
edge. Then the injuries to Richardson and Brouihers
will also anything hop N the Detroits Thompson
the big right fielder who played well and batted hard
last year. all but useless this II viii be
that Detrots chances not over bright The death
OF Pitcher Ferguson been blow to the Phia
delDhia club and chances for pcnnan honors
The Quakers finished good second last year. but can
hardly hope TO do well this The Boston club
will make lots for It's happy stockholders THIS
year but it viii win the pennan one OF the primo pai
reasons for the Of tho club Is tho way ia
which the organization Is The nine from the HUB
has many good players but will do well 10 secure FOURTH
,loco in tho League race The Pittsburg. indianapolis
and Washington clubs seriously be considered IL
the remnant winning class The NewYork players con-
sooueptly have but 70 play the kind OF game they
arc now playing at present 10 capture the trophy VIII
the Giants be steady That is tho question
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-29

The followers Of the game the big Bridge arc not
quite so ubisnt at present The brooklyn cup mas
shown bursts Of brilliant playing that asonshed inc
bascbal world These brilliant spurtG would be followed
by careless shabby playing that dlsgustS the cnaS Of
the team The Brooklyn nine plays like pennaht"n-
ners one day and tacnders' the next IL Is haIu 70
tell where the team will finish the season, making the Pc
crlio- record is making That the Brooklyn nine Is
fully 90 per cent stronger than any other team IN e
Association the managers Of the opposing mines acho"
edge. They laugh, however when asked why 'hen "
not tie team win the pennant The management, OF inc
p,oo WI nine owes t 10 itself well as to the friends OF
the club to turn aside ridiculous sncers ana sho"
It's enemies that cnb 90 per cent stronger 'hah any
other IN It's will win the pennant with peroehlAso
20 per cent better that made by any othf ciuO
This can be done II the team is properly handled A
change in the policy Of the management had
effect in the NewYork nine similar change IN hrooA
Ign might have Just happy n result team 'n"'
wins four straight from the St. Louis has no business
tn lose three straight games 10 such team as inc
Cleveland nine.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-29

Evidently the Presidential candidates are free from
superstition since both belong 10 the Thirteen Club
General Harrison was elected an honorary member
shortly after his nomination at Chicago. He has
accepted the honor. Mr. Cleveland Joined while
Governor Speaking about tho growth OF the club
the other night Captain Fuller its custodian, remarked
that IL took him fifteen months - get In: first thir
tccn members together at a dinner table. Now
he said. 10 j. common thing "a hardly TO receive
passing notice. Tho club has exactly 1900 MEM
bers. How 90 you keep this numbcrl the Captain
asked On he replied with smile, As We get
in drop OIL a CORES CndinC member for
non payment OF dues Neither Mr.. Morton Mr.
Thurman has yet slgnifed his acceptance of his
election 10 honorary membership In the Thirteen Club.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-29

ExCivu Justice Mccarthy IS preparing to make
a hot fight for ." Tim Campben's seat in Congress
He expects TO run the Tammauy and Labor can
didate but the fart thai ne beaten By NJ Gold
foge last fail makes his decidedly uncertain
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-29

An interesting question with Brooklyn politicians
is whether Register Murtha win be candidate for the
nomination for that Office this year. OF course, there
is never any lack of candidates for such office, and
some have thought that Murhas election to so import
ant post in the management Of the canvass would
sheiver him far a second term as Register IS
concerned. This by no means follows, and his dcc
sion will be awaited with little interest II is not
doubtful that If he wants TO for Register again he
can do He is not 10 be set aside even by so
powerful and INSCRIPTIONS a dictator as Hugh Nc
Laughlln
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-20
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SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE HASKELL.

THURsDAY-George H. Snyder VS.. Boston g.
Maine Railroad. An action for damages for be-
ing elected from train between Portland and Old
orchard on Sunday, August o. 1886. Plaintiff
casimed that he asked the ticket agent If he must
purchase ticket for his little daughter and that
the agent to d him to go along, and that he then
boarded the train; that the conductor refused TO
pass the child free, and demanded 80 cents as
half fare. Plaintiff offered TO pay the regular
fare, which he claimed was 30 cents, which the
conductor refused to accept and stopped the train
and elected him.
On the defense the conductor testified that upon
taking the ticket upon the train named he re
il TO him. and then asked for the ticket of the lit.
tie girl, when Snyder replied that she had none.
Then he demanded half fare. In accordance with
the rules of the road, which was % and not 33
cents which the father refused to pay that he ill.,
formed snyder that if the children would not pay
their fare they must get on That az the train a,s
Snyder that they must pay their fare or get off,
when snyder said that they should not get off but
that he would give them his own ticket and get
off which he did, handing his ticket TO the gil
who sat with him. The conductor denied placing
his hands upon the plaintiff except, possibly, TO
lay his hand upon his shoulder in pleasant man
of the ticket agent and of several passengers.
Az 10 O'Clock this evening the July had not
agreed
e.. II. Townshend. ID. w. Snow.
H. ID. Hadlock. Geo. G. Yeaton.
Alice P. Snow libelant vs. Geo E. Snow Libel
for divorce. Cause, deserton. Continued for
Geo. ID. Parks for libelant
Lizzie G. Freeman lbelant VS.. Walter b. Free
man. Divorce decreed nlsi for utter desertion for
w. r. Anthone for libelant
Sadie K. Ryan, libeant VS.. Ferdinand d. Ryan.
Divorce decreed nsi for utter deserton for statue
period. Custody of minor child decreec TO mother.
i. l.. Elder for libelant.
Cora E. Mason, libelant vs.. Geo. W. Mason, Ii
bel for divorce Cause, adultery. On trial.
Frank and Larrabee for llbelee.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-20
BRIEF JoTTINcs.

Yesterday was bright and clear, with a
keen wind from the north and a pretty low
temperature
We have received a very neat calendar for
1888 from the New York Life insurance Co..
Mr.. w. II. Anderson, general agent.
The Democratic county committee met
and adjourned until next Wednesday. when
prominent Democrats will be invited to meet
with them.
The fishing schooner Matte Dyer arrived
yesterday with $4,000 pounds of cod
and paddock, the largest fare Of the sea-
son.
A paper is being very generally signed by
shippers and receivers of freight via the
Grant Trunk Railway, petitoning the road
to run warm freight cars between this city
and Island Pond, once week.
AT Congress street M. e. church there was
a packed house last night. A powerful dis
course on ''Faith" was given Ivy Mrs. Van
Colt The afternoon service WIS also very
largely attended.
Capt Benjamin w. Jones's store on Com
mercial street was broken open Wednesday
night, the thieves prying shutter off back
window. They secured 400 cigars, some ci-
garettes and other small articles.
Mrs. John A. Bellows will commence her
series of reading at No. 96 Park street at 4 p
m. today. The tickets can be procured at
that place from 2 to p. m. Only eighty
tickets will be sold.
The Secretary of the Navy has awarded
the contract for spruce spar buoys for Temp
kinsyille to Rumery, Burne g. Co., of Port
land, S2O96: also to the same firm for New
London, $3.50.
Owing to break in the water pipes in the
water-closets over the grand staircase in
City Building last night there was, for
time, lively little shower when the water
came through the ceiling over the foot of the
staircase.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-20
Democratic Central Club.

A meeting of Democratic citizens was held
In Army and Navy Hall last evening for the
purposes of organizing for the coming cleo
tions and of forming Democratic clubs.
Elliot King. Esq, acted as chairman, and
P. J. Comedian as secretary. The commit
tees appointed to secure ward headquarters
were given plenary power. The meeting
then proceeded TO organize the Democratic
Central Club, by choosing the following
officers:
President Charles A. Gushing.
Vice Presdents-A B. Russell, Robert Gould,
Thomas J. Feeney, X. A. McClutchy, Samuel III.
Libby. Frank d. Rogers. Leander Fobes-one
from each ward.
Secretary-J. A. MCGOWAN.
Treasurer-George Walker.
Brief remarks were made by w. II. Cliff.
ford, M. P. Frank, Elliot King and other
gentlemen.
The meeting adjourned to Monday night
subject to the call of the president or secre-
tary, when the constitution of the club, now
in the hands of special committee, will be
submitted. The committee consists of
Messrs. Clifford, Verrill. Harper, Riggs,
Mccain, Rogers and King.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-20
Worth Knowing.

Which life insurance company furnishes
sure protection at the lowest possible cost
and at the same time guards against possible
misfortune or inability to continue pay
ments.
The Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Com
pany of Newark, N. j., guarantees in its
contracts four t4) distinct options which are
plainly and definitely stated in its policies
First-Cash Surrender values any time
after two years. premiums are paid.
Second-Cash loans to policy holders.
Third-Extension for the full amount of
the policy till the last cent of the reserve is
used (the time being stated in years and
days.
Fourth-PaId-up policies. Its policies are
free from all restrictions after two years.
Having done business in Maine continuously
since 1915 we can furnish reliable testimony
from our numerous customers that the cost
of Insurance in this Old Company is as low
as the lowest. Correspondence solicited, and
full information furnished by the agents,
Aug. III. Ford, G. F. Dunlap, % Exchange
street.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-20
PERSONAL.

bon. W. II. Clifford will address the Re-
form Club at their hail next Sunday evening.
Gen. r. b. Shepherd of Skowhegan, is on
a business trip South.
Mr.. E. G. Allen of Augusta, was at the
Falmouth Hotel last night.
Oscar Holway and NJ V. B. Chase of Au-
gusta, leave this morning for Washington,
where they will spend a fortnight.
Hon. S. 7. Talbot of East Machias, has
gone to Canton, Mass, to spend the season
with his daughter.
1t is said that the death of Governor Bod
well has left Mrs. Bodwell in exceedingly
poor health.
Judge ]. A. Milliken of Cherryfeld, is
contributing to the Machias Republican a
series of very interesting sketches entitled
Settlement and Settlers ON Pleasant River"
Mr. Zenas Thompson was not as well
Tuesday, but he was better Wednesday and
still improving yesterday. The doctor says
he will continue to have his ups and downs
until he is fairly convaescent.
George A. Mathews, Esq, of Mons on, who
was injured in the Boston & Maine accident
is at his home at Monson. but the doctors
will not yet let him leave his room. Mr..
Mathews received severe injuries, though no
bones were broken.
1t is understood that the will of the late
Mrs. Elizabeth Hamlin. widow of the late
Professor Hamlin of Harvard, leaves her
property to her sisters and to the two adopt
ed daughters. The valuable library goes, in
accordance to the wishes of her husband, to
Colby University.
On the 9th of last month Robert Long
died in Geneva, ILL.,. aged 81 years. Mr.
Long was Maine man having been born in
Hallowell After residing at Bangor. Els
worth and Surry, in this State, and term of
clerical employment in the Treasury Depart
ment at Washington, he. spent the last &c
years of his life 10 Geneva, Ill.
Gov. Marble has re-appointed Hon. Joseph
o. Smith of Skowhegan, insurance commits
si0ner of the State for the term of three
years. MIR. Smith has served one term. with
ing between them and attempted frauds from
bogus insurance concerns. We congratulate
him and the people on his reappointment as
one eminently fit to be made.-[Maine Farm
er.
Mr.. l. C. Libby, has paid the farmers of
Maine, for their live stock and farm pro-
ducts, in the year 1887, over half a million
Of dollars Maine Farmer.
Albert F. Pillsbury of Rockland, the young
sea captain, who recently passed success
full examination and received from the
United States Inspectors at New York
certificate of competency for the command of
ocean steamships, last Saturday entered up
on duty as second officer of the Niagara, a
passenger and freight steamer of 2,265.2S
gross, 1,6676O net tonnage, belonging to the
Ward line, and running between New York
and Cuba.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-20
Sons of Temperance,

The quarterly meeting Of the District Di-
vision, Sons of Temperance, was held yester-
day, with Portland Division, 95, at No. So
Exchange street. Routine business was
transacted, and the following officers elected I:
District Worthy Patrlarch-W. H. Phillips,
Portland.
Worthy Associate Miss Paine, Cumberland
Mills.
Recording secretary-w. H. Melcher, Cumber-
land Mills.
Treasurer-Joseph Allen. East Raymond.
Chaplain X. Hunt, Cumberland Mills.
Inside Sentinel-Isaac H. Mcdonald, Portland.
The different divisions were reported as in
good condition, with gain Of three divis-
ions and about 400 members.
The next session will be held at East Ray
mond, Thursday, May 31st.
The Sons of Temperance meeting, which
was to have been held last evening, in Preble
Chapel, was postponed on account of the
small attendance and the failure of some of
the speakers to put in their appearance.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-20
DEATHS

In Scarboro, Jan. IL Mrs. ID. S. Libby, widow of
the late Osgood Libby. aged IA years months.
In ScarDoro. Jan. lS, Narcissa L. Lowe, wife of
Geo. nj. Lowe, aged "a years.
IN durham, Jan. ID, at the residence of Emery
s. Warren, Anna O.. widow of the late Abrain
Whitney. aged 81 years.
Funeral this Friday afternoon at O'Clock ]
:, In Saco, Jan. IL, Ethel NJ, only daughter OF
Charles ii. Prince, aged years months
In Keazer Falls, Jan. z. Mrs. Sutton Edgecomb,
aged "a years.
In Auburn. Jan. II, Mrs. Abble s. Barbour,
aged 81 years 10 months.
In Gardiner. Jan. IL, Phillip H., son of Fred A.
Berry. aged IA years.
In Gardiner, Jan. Is, Abigail D.. wife of N.Y.
rick Hopkins, aged rs years.
In Steuben, Jan. 10, Mrs. Amasa Wakefield,
aged So years.
1.-THE funeral service of the late Mrs. Susan NJ.
Hossack will be he'd this friday afternoon at
at 2SO O'Clock, at 1914 Free street.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-20
SUBURBAN NEW S.
GRAY.

GRAY.
At a meeting of the Gray Park Association
Saturday evening, Jan. IA, the following off,
GERS were elected for the ensuing year:
President-Silas L. Adams.
Vice Presdents-0 S. Higgins, b. Il. Skillngs,
c. K. Libbey.
Secretary. ii. Chase.
Treasurer-Geo +. Cobb.
Dlrectors-J. ii. Chase, Vinton E. Frank, Geo.
A. Morrill,, j. f. Hancock, Charles Cole Ra-
mOnd.
The association proposes to make some
additions to the cattle sheds and some need
ed improvements in the building and track
on the fair ground.
CUMBERLAND CENTRE.
DR.. G. M. Mitchell will lecture at Cumber
land Centre Saturday evening, Jan. 81, at
7.30 o'clock, subject: "The Farmers Oppor-
tunity." At the close of the lecture steps
will be taken towards forming a grange of
Patrons of Husbandry. full attendance
of old and young is specially desired.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-20
DON'T

let that cold Of yours run on. You think it is a
light thing. But 1t may run into catarrh. Or into
pneumonia. Or consumption.
Catarrh is disgusting. Pneumonia is dangerous.
Consumption is death itself
The breathing appa, tus must be be kept
healthy and clear OF all structons and offensive
matter. Otherwise there trouble ahead.
JAIL the diseases of th e parts, head, nose,
throat, bronchial tubes ana ungs, can be delight
fully and entirely cured by the use of Boschees
German Syrup. If you don't know this already
thousands and thousands Of people can tell you.
They have been cured by it, and "know how 1t is
themselves" Bottle only 10 cents. Ask any
druggist,
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-20

Rev. c. II. Daniels will lead the Bible
class for the study of the International Sun
day school lessons at the Y. NJ C. A. rooms
this afternoon at 4.3O o'clock. Subject:
"Jesus and the Afflicted" Matt 10, 21-31.
All interested in Bible study are cordially
invited to attend.
The sixth and closing entertainment in the
Y. NJ. C. A. course will be given by the cele
brated Shakesperian reader, Hannibal A.
Williams of New York city, at City Hall
next Saturday evening, January 81. Re-
served seats are ON sale at Stock bridges.