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Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-08-25
For the Mail Service.

SAN Francisco. Aug 22-Local agents
of the Oceanic Steamship line have re-
ceived word from Washington that Post
master-G General Dickinson will allow $50, 900
to an American steamship company the
coming year for the mail service to New
Zealand and New South Wales. The
Oceanic Company hopes to have its CON
tract with these colonies renewed on the
strength of this.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-08-25
a Good WORD for the Ex-Empress.

BERLIN, Aug. 22.-Herr Richter, speak
ing at a Progressist. reunion yesterday,
charged the Government newspapers with
making open covert attacks upon Empress
Frederick and with aiming, by constant
annoyance, to drive that noble woman from
the German people, who had idolized her
husband
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-08-25

CAPTAIN ROLAND F. COFFIN, for
eighteen years yachting reporter of
the New York World, who died recent
ly at Shelter Island, N. Y, when &C.
companying the Atlantic Yacht Club
On its annual cruise, passed away in a
telegraph office with his half-written
report Of the race before him.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-08-25

Mrs. LOGAN and the members of her
family have been a little annoyed by the
circulation of the report that the sim
pie little mortuary chapel which is be-
ing erected in Washington for the tenn
porary keeping of General Logan's
remains was to cost 100000. The real
figures are about sc, 900.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-08-25
Note Raisers Caught,

TERRE HAurE, Ind, Aug %. Mrs.
Christina Keefer and her married daugh-
ter, Lena Wilhelm, were arrested here for
raising dollar-notes to ten by clipping the
cipher from cigar box stamps and pasting
it next to the figure L They had succeeded
in passing several Of them.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-08-25
ser;ous Storm in Austria
Engineers celebrate an Anniversary.

DETROIT, Mich, Aug. 1s.-The Brother
hood of Locomotive Engineers met Friday
to celebrate the twenty fifth anniversary
of their organization. Over q 600 members
were present, including Chief Arthur and
w. r. Robinson, Of Vincennes, Ind, the
first chief of the order and originator Of
the brotherhood idea.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-08-25

IN one Of the last letters written by
his own hand, General Sheridan ac-
copied the invitation of the Ohio Cen
tennlal Board to join with other dis
tinguished sons of Ohio in celebrating
by his presence, on the 18th day of Sep
tember next, the grand progress made
by Ohio in men and thoughts and
things during the first century of her
aNiStence
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-08-25
Struck by a Train.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. IS - Miss Matilda
P. Ellison, the book-keeper at Kirbbride's
hospital, this city, while crossing the
tracks Of the Pennsylvania railroad near
Shawmont station was struck by the loco
motive of an approaching train and Inc
stantly killed.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-08-25

DOwAGER EMPRESS VICTORIA, widow
OF Frederick Ill, has an annual in
come of 5000, 900, $40, 900 of which is
derived from England. She will be
obliged to make Germany her nominal
residence and to visit Berlin every
year.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-08-25
TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND

TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND forest trees
composed the great Nova Scotia raft
that was successfully anchored in Erie
basin, New York, the other day. The
logs are to be used mostly in pier
building. The cost of the shipment
was from $1,000 to $4,000.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-08-25

The citizens of a number Of counties
in the southwest portion of Missouri
have organized a vigorous immigra-
ton society, with a view of the rapid
development of the vast and varied in
terests Of their section of the country,
so long neglected though on the high
ways of commerce. An elaborate de-
scriptive handbook for the benefit of
inquirers has been issued.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-08-25

MRS. HARRIET BEECHER STOWE is
reported to be losing health and
strength rapidly being now hardly
able to walk out of DOORS She is at
Sag Harbor with her son, Rev. Charles
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-08-25

If queen bees and their attendant
bees will conform to postal regulations
they may, by late order of the Post
master-General, be transported in
packages between the United States
and Canada.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-08-25
Sons of veterans elect officers.

WHEELING, W. Va, Aug. 1S-The Ma
tional Commandery of the Sons of Vet
Grams elected the following officers: Com
mander-in Chief, George R. Abbott, Of
Illinois: Lieutenant General, E. H Mil
han, of Minnesota; Major General, John
Hinckley, of Massachusetts,; Council-in-
Chief, G. B. Smith, of Connecticut; w E.
Bundy, of Ohio; r. l.. Obenstein, of Mis-
souri,, and G. B. Cooke, of Dakota
Serious Storm in Austria.
VIENNA, Aug. 16.-A terrific hurricane
has occurred in Upper Austria. Twenty
houses are reported to have been struck
by lightning, killing woman and two
children in the Ischl district An immense
amount Of damage to crops was inflicted.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-08-25
A Diabolical plot Frustrated.

OTTAWA, Ont, Aug. 22.-The recent in
vestigation into the Indian troubles on the
Skeena river, British Columbia, has
brought to light deeply -laid plot by
which, at two secret meetings held at
Katamax last winter, it was arranged
among the Indian tribes in that section to
massacre all the white settlers. The
massacre was averted by one Of the
Indians who, at the risk of his life, threat
ened to warn the Government unless the
idea was abandoned.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-08-25

AN English court has decided that
railway servants can not eject persons
from trains who say they have lost
their tickets, the only remedy being to
sue the passenger for breach of con-
tract
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-08-25

Two THOUSAND people shook the
hand OF Centenarian Colonel George
l.. Perkins, as with his wife, aged
ninety years, he received his friends
at Norwich. Conn. q few DAYS ago.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-08-25
Interesting Figures.

New York, Aug. 2O.-The following is
the summary showing the progress of the
manufacturing industries of the country,
including incorporated companies, build
ings, etc, as reported to Nerp Enterprise,
New York, for week ending August Is,
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-08-25

SHERIDAN's illness lasted eighty-fve
days, Gartield's seventy-nine and
Grants and Arthur's about twelve
months
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-08-25
Died with His RoOts On.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, Aug. %. Nat Kinney,
chief and founder Of the Missouri Bald
Knobbers, was shot and instantly killed
by Bill Miles, an anti Bald-Knobb at
Ozark
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-08-25

Reports regarding the wheat crop or
Russia show that the prospectsfor summe
wheat are promising and that the yield of
winter wheat will reach the average.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-08-25

CHARLES VIILIERs has been a mem.
Der of every British Parliament for
ffty-three years.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-08-25
. To Establish a western Branch.

CHICAGO, Aug. 22-Chairman Brice, Of
the Executive Committee of the National
Democratic organization, is expected in
the city this week. It is thought that
Western branch Of the National head
quarters will be established in Chicago.
NIillionaire's Narrow Escape.
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. Aug. 22.-J Joseph Rich
ardson, estimated to be worth SIP, OO0, 900,
came near being killed in the long tun-
mel of the Harlem railroad, in New
York. He was experimenting repairs
to the tunnel when two trains ap-
preached from opposite directions The
engine of one struck him, throwing him
three rods. He landed close against the
side of the tunnel, just clear of the
wheels OF the passenger-train. He was
picked up and brought to this city
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-08-25

Major McClaughry, warden of the Joliet
penitentiary, has been offered the super
intendency Of the State reformatory Of
Pennsylvania, and there is probability
that he will accent
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-08-25

SARToR1s, Nelly Grants husband,
has become rich through the death of
his brother.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-06-14
Commissioners of Pharmacy

The Commissioners of Pharmacy held
their regular meeting at the Preble House
yesterday for the examination of applicants
for registry and certificate. Six applicants
presented themselves, and after hard days
work wrestling with the question paper,
which was not an easy one, and an oral ex-
animation of each one, the question of their
success was left for a more accurate scoring
Oh the papers than there was time for at the
close OF the examination The questions
were OF more practical character than had
been presented before, and it was rather in
teresting to notice the different views on
minor points of practice which were exhih-
tied, though on general principles there was
unanimous agreement. The questions.
though answered very briefly, were in al
most all cases correctly answered, and the
necessity OF accurate scoring, arose from the
newness Of the queries, and the difficulty of
deciding off hand as to the percentage OBJ
tanned. There were about twenty questions
in chemical arithmetic, which tried the
young men severely, as they were of rath-
er unexpected character. But on the whole
the result was not far from satisfactory.
There were hundred questions on the pa
per which took no little amount OF thinking,
and it was something of a trial for young
men to come from apothecary shops in COM
paratiyely small places to encounter such q
set Of conundrums.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-06-14
PERSONAL.

Mrs. G. ii. Legg, of Boston, is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. III. M. Call at Peaks Island.
Mr.. George ii. Haynes, of Camden, Is in
town for few days arranging for the publi-
cation of his new book on the Kineo and
Moosehead Lake.
Col. w. A. r. Boothby, of Watervile; DIR.
Edwin n. Fuller, Bath, and S. Clifford Bel
cher, Pennington, were at the Falmouth
Hotel last night.
Rev. Samuel P. Fernald died at his home
In Melvin Village. N. H., June 9th, in his
s0th year. Mr.. Fernald was one of the old
style Free WIN Baptist preachers. In his
early ministry he did much missionary work
in Maine, and was well known here as well
as in Easton, N. H., where in later years he
was pastor Of different churches. He leaves
an aged widow, son. Prof. Orlando Fernald
OF Williams College, and daughter. the
wife of Geo. Files, Esq, principal of the
High School in Augusta.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-06-14
BAKING POWDERS.
By PROF. DoREMUs, of Bellevue Medical
College. New York.

Elaborate experiments on the effect of the
residue left by cream tartar and other bak.
| ing powders on gastric digestion, showed
that the digestion of albumen by gastric
| juice was greatly retarded by the residue
which would be left in biscuit made by cream
of tartar baking powders. Besides retard.
ing the digestion of albumen, it was observ-
ed that the taitrate residue rendered the
mass liable to fermentive changes.
That the phosphates can have any detri.
mental influence on either gastric or intesti-
nal digestion, is improbable, since the juices
| of the digestive organs contain these salts in
relatively large proportion Indeed, at one
time, the acidity of the gastric juice was
| considered by many to be due to the presence
of phosphoric acid il combination. Practi-
cally the "acid phosphate" as prepared by
Prof Horsford has been found to act with
great benefit in some types of dyspepsia.
While there are many baking powder mix
lures of quite dissimilar composition, yet
they have essentially but one office. that of
raising bread. Their action may take place
at the time of kneading, or subsequently.
They may possess some advantage in regard
to cost or quantity to be used, in the residue.
II there is any, being either smaller or less
injurious than some other; but in all cases
save one, the element of adding a nutritive
character to the bread is entirely lacking
Unless phosphate form one of the ingre-
dents of baking powder, there is no resi-
due left of nutritive value
We are in the position today to select from
among many of approximately equal value
In other respects, a powdsr--tttt q orsford' 81
which shall, through-tiie foresight of one
versed in science. sHfpass all competitors in
possessing the additional quality of restor
lng-of adding to the -four nutritive elements.
Scientific American.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-06-14

Last evening at Mechanics Hall Lieuten-
ant Leary, U. S. A., lectured on the above
topic for the benefit of the Latin School Ca
diets. The speaker was introduced by Judge
Goddard, who, in fitting terms, alluded to
the officers services in the Civil and Indian
wars. Lieutenant Leary described the OBJ
ening SCIENCES Of the war in which this CAM
paign took place. The murder of settlers
occasioned the first movement of troops. who
proceeded up the Columbia river and after
few days march fell in with the redskins.
Chief Joseph, at the commencement of the
fight, strove unsuccessfully to capture the
pack train. A sharply contested engage
ment followed, of which the speaker related
several incidents of gallantry. In the end
the enemy were routed and their tepees
sacked. The Indians withdrew with their
wounded, but were again overtaken and
sharp skirmishes followed. The campaign
lasted from June till October. In its prose-
cution entrance was made into the Yellow
stone Park, whose natural wonders were
noted in the discourse. Under General
Miles, Joseph was taken prisoner and the
war ended.
At the close of his remarks Captain Strout,
in behalf of the company, presented the
Lieutenant with handsome framed picture
OF the corps of the Cadets
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-06-14
BRIEF JoTTlNcs.

Cruelty Agent Sawyer killed an old horse
on Pine street yesterday.
The Ottawa House will open for the season
June 2Sth.
1t was Merriman's Band, not Chandler
Band, that furnished the music at the Good
Templars celebration Tuesday night.
strawberry festival and very pleasant
entertainment was given at the Congress
Square vestry last night.
Mr.. Darse, Of Boston, will deliver a gospel
address for the Church of Christ, Browns
Block, room 6. All are cordially invited,
The steam yacht Nooga that entered the
harbor Tuesday night sailed yesterday morn.
ing.
The schooner Josie May landed 1900
pounds of fish yesterday, and small boats
about 8 aa &c pounds.
Over fifty Italians sailed last night on the
New York boat for New York. They are a
part of the crew that went by way Of the
Maine Central to Greenville some time ago.
There was meeting of the committee on
new wooden buildings yesterday afternoon,
but no business of Importance was trans
acted.
The Odd Fellows and the Masonic Journal
have come to hand for June. The former
displays fine cut of the proposed Odd Fell
lows Home, and the other one of the Masonic
Temple, Belfast.
The Portland Quartette will sing several
selections at the concert for the benefit of
the orchestra at the Gospel Mission this eve
ming, assisted by Miss Vangie Pearson.
reader, Mr.. G. Ii. Thomas, bass so.oist singer,
and other local talent.
A swinging globe, representing the earth's
motion around the sun, attracts much atten-
ton in the window of Stevens & Jones, the
booksellers, on Middle street The device is
original with Mr.. Fred w. Fogg, clerk In
the store, and shows considerable ingenuity.
The hotel proprietors. in connection with
the Boston and Maine. propose the opening
OF the season at York beach by press ex-
curslon today. There will be special train
to convey the party from Portsmouth to the
beach After ride ON the beach dinner
will be served at the Atlantic and Ocean
houses, as one house will probably not be
sufficient to accommodate the party.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-06-14
Y. m. @. A,

The reception rendered Mr.. S. T. Belts,
the general secretary of the Young Mems
Christian Association last evening was very
largely attended by the members and friends
OF the ass ociation, and was most enjoyable
occasion. The large hall of the association
was very hastily arranged for the reception.
Flags hung across one corner of the hall
formed drawing room, and furniture was
kindly loaned by Mr.. f. p. ribbetts. Plants
and bouquets furnished by W. C. Sawyer
were arranged about the hall, which gave
very pleasing effect Mr.. Belts received the
members of the association, assisted by Mrs.
j. B. Coyle, president of the Ladies, Aux
Hilary; Mrs. j. Fl. Barnes, vice president;
Mrs. 1. ID. Austin, Mr.. w. S. Corey, presi-
dent of the association; Mr.. Geo. ?. French,
vice president; Dr. Geo. A. Clark and A. B.
Merrill.
From eight to nine o'clock there was
steady stream of visitors, many of our
prominent business men and their wives be.
ing of the number. Refreshments were
served by the committee of the Ladies' Aux
Hilary, Mrs. Acres, Mrs. Orr, Mrs. Fernald.
Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Crocker Mrs Frost, Mrs.
Webster and Mrs. Findlay. Social enter
tainment followed and was greatly enjoyed
by the large number present. 1t was very
suspicious opening for the new secretary.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-06-14

II you will believe it I am
going to give the people
a Grand Picnic this
month by selling goods
lower than ! ever did in
my life, and shall COM
mence my Gigantic Be-
nevolent Enterprise by
offering for this week,
500 Bottles CIark's
Black Writing Fluid at 5
cents per bottle. regular
price 10 cents. This I do
to more thoroughly intro
duce this beautiful Jet
Black Ink into every
house in Portland and vi
cinity.
so pads fine Writing
Paper at 10 cents each,
former price IS cents.
so packages fine writ
ing Paper, letter size, Is
cents, former price 50
and 40 cents.
$50 Popular Novels at
10 cents each.
! want to supply the
town with Envelopes and
shall continue my q cent
sale all this week.
Also my sale of Linen
Writing Paper at Is cts.
per pound.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-06-14
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT,
nEroRE JUDGE vIRaIN.


The following decisions with rescrlpts in case
pending on the law docket for the western dis
trict were received by the Clerk of Courts yester
Libbey. ''''' p'' " " '1'S'
ANDRoscoGGIN COUNTY.
Russell S. Bradbury VS.. The Fire Ins. Associa
tion of England, and same plaintiff against five
other companies.
Rescript-A fire policy on plaintiffs frame sta.
BILE building, occupied, and insured as hack
livery and boarding stable,' specifically de-
horses, harnesses, blankets, robes and whips
contained therein" does not cover damage by
fire to the plaintiffs hack, not in said stable, but in
repair shop one-eghth OF a mile away, on an.
other street in the same city, without the knowl-
edge or consent of the insurer. for the temporary
purpose OF being repaired.
Judgement for the defendants in each action.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
Chester q. Robinson, appellant VS.. Samuel
Chase.
Rescript- When, on the return day of the petit.
n ,io Of al nsolyent debtor for discharge cred
tension Of time for filing his objections the Court
OF Insolvency has power to grant the motion and
fix future day for filing the objections.
Exceptions overrued.
Rebecca J. Roberts, appellant from the Judge of
Probate, vs. James 4. Marston.
hescrtpt-lt was the duty Of the defendant ex-
ecut0r TO render and settle his final account in
probate. The next of kin to the testatOr have a
contingent interest in the estate. Their interest
can only be determined on petition for distribu-
tlon after such account Is settled or by bill in
equity,
The petitioner, being next of kin and heir at
law OF the testat0r had sufficient legal interest In
the estate TO authorize her TO petition the probate
court that the executor be required to render his
final account. NE X
The decree of the Probate Court is reversed.
Respondent required to settle his account as
prayed for. Case remaRded to Probate Court for
further proceedings.
Rockland, Mt. Desert and Sullivan Steamboat
Co. vs. Arthur Sewall. Admir-.
Rescrtpt-An agreement signed by several to
form corporation under the general statute fix
ing the capital stock at $4,000 divided into
shares of 500 each by which each agrees to con-
tribute towards the capital the sum set against
his name, is not an agreement TO take and pay for
certain number of shares Of the capital stock
when the corporation is formed and no action can
be maintained upon it by the corporation unless
the whole amount of the capital is subscribed and
taken, or there is waiver Of such subscription by
the subscriber. In this case $4,000 was not
subscribed and taken and there was NO waiver by
the defendants estate.
Judgment for defendant.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-06-14
The Verdict In Jordan,. o.s..

Coroner Gould held an inquest yesterday
on the death of Sherman Jordan, who was
killed in the Boston & Maine yard Monday
night The verdict was as follows:
The jury find that Sherman Jordan came
to his death by being run over by freight
car in the Boston q Maine yard, in Portland,
June 18th, said car being then run and CD.
Grated by the Maine Central Railroad. ana
that said Jordan came to his death through
the carelessness and neglect of the Maine
James w. Gribben.
Gribben pushed freight car along the
track and allowed it to run without anybody
on it, or without any warning that it was
coming. Jordan was standing with his back
toward the car, and having no warning that
1t was approaching him, was struck by it
and killed
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-06-14
The Blues Anniversary.

The eighty-frst anniversary of the Port
land Mechanics Blues. Captain Charles w,
Davis commanding, will be held at Long
Island, Monday, June %, when the compa.
ny will probably turn out larger number
Of men, both active and honorary members,
than have ever taken part in any of their
former celebrations.
The committee have secured several ele-
CANT prizes for the best target shooting.
Chambers Band will probably accompany
them and there will be short parade through
the principal streets before taking the boat
Tor the island. The invitations for honorary
members and invited guests will be issued
Immediately and they will be received by
the company at the Preble House at s
O'Clock a. M, sharp. All past and honorary
members who fail through mistake to re-
ceiye invitations are cordially invited to be
present.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-06-14
The Fraternity Reunion.

Inc reunion meeting at the Fraternity
rooms last evening was largely attended.
1t was decided to haye the reunion at Long
Island, Tuesday, June 10. Cushing &
Mitchell will furnish one of their famous
shore dinners and grand time is to be ex-
peeted. All members, both past and pres
ent are most cordially invited to attend. All
those intending to be present at the reunion
will please send in their names to Mr.. Wood
i'll at once Tickets for sale at the rooms.
Committee meets next Friday evening.