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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-12-24
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Agents preferred who can furnish a horse
and give their whole time to the business.
Spare moments may be probably employed
also. A few vacancies in towns and cities
B. F. JOHNSON & 60. 1nG9 Main ST.. Rich.
mond, Va.
N. R.-Please state age and business expe-
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Inherited scrofuia.

swift's Specific Is. s. 81 cured my little
boy OF hereditary scrofula, which broke out
ali over his face. For year he had suffered,
and had given up all hopes OF his recovery,
when at length decided to use s. s. s. Az
ter using few bottles he was entirely cured.
Not a symptom now remains OF the disease.
This was three years ago.
MRS. T. L. MATHERS, Mathersville, Miss.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-12-24
THE END.
Discriminating.

To a party travelling across the plains in
search of sport the ability to distinguish be-
tween a woman and wild animal is of the
first Importance. An incident in the journey
of Lord Dufferin and his suite across the con.
tinent a few years ago brings this truth
plainly to mind
While passing across plain, out of sight Of
all human beings, an antelope stood within a
few yards of the train looking at it oby. A
number of us saw the animal, and called to
the next car in order that the governor gen.
eral and Lady Dufferin might look out.
There was sudden rush to the window
but no antelope was then in sight. The train
had gone swiftly on, and by the time they
had reached the window their car was pass
ing a solitary woman dressed in modern
fashion, with veil over her face and a sun
shade in her hand.
A disguised member Of Lord DufPerins
staff CALCULATED: ooh, nonsense! that's a wO-
man. not an antelope. YOUTH Companion
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-25
NEW ADvERTisEmENTs.
UndiSputed Merit.

THE great the Royal Baking Powder due to
care exercised by manufacturers make entirely pure uniform
quality and of the highest leavening power.
All the scientific knowledge care and skill attained twenty-five
years practical experience by present manufacturers are contributed
toward end pharmaceutical preparation can be dispensed
with greater accuracy, precision and exactness.
Every article used absolutely pure number chemists
poyed strength of each ingredient
and effect combination with its congedents definitely known
Nothing chance and person employed the pepa
ration used the manufacture the powder who
expert in his particular branch of the business
AS consequence the Royal Baking Powder the highest grade
excellence always pure wholesome and uniform quality Each
exactly like every other and will retain power and produce
highest eavenng effect any climate any time
The Government Chemists after having analysed all the principal
brands the market their reports placed the Royal Baking Powder
the head of the list for strength purity and whosomene and thou
sands all the country have further demonstrated the fact
THAT its qualities are, every respect, unrivaled
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-25
THE WEATHER.
the Decembers of $50 Years
Ago In Portland.

The remark has been very commonly made dur
ing the present month that the seasons are chang
ng-that no such December weather was ever
before known, and the cause for the mlldness of
the month is assigned to the change of the Gulf
Stream, bringing it nearer to our coast.
reference TO the weather $50 years ago as
reported in Smith g. Deans journal shows that
there were Just as mild Defenders known then
and those who can remember even one year ago
will recall The fact that December 1888 was very
much like December 1889. reference to the
following table will show that these Defenders
have been very like December 1922, 1874, 1888
and the following years.
Men change but the seasons do not, at least
that is the observation of the Oldest inhabtant.
EXTRACTS FROM SMITH & DEANS JOURNAL.
l722-Dec. 90. Very hot indeed for the time of
year, more so than ever known before.
l724-Dec. IA. First snow fell today.
Dec. 49, Considerable snow nut followed
and consumed by rain.
l7S3-Dec. 2, Wonderfully pleasant most of this
173t-December To the end of this month, the
weather has been very moderate.
1735-December. There. have been several
markahly cold.
1736-Dec. so. Hardly any winter yet.
l7S7-Dec. 49, 1t Is remarkable that there have
been no nortnwesters this fall or winter.
173S-December Frequent SHOWS this month
but turned to rain and the latter part Of
the month remarkably slippery.
1742-Dec. 49, Charming weather every day.
Dec 80 Wonderful weather for about 10
days past There has been no cold
weather yet.
l742-Dec. 81. Thus far moderate and hardly
like December.
Dec. 81. A clustering severe night. This
is the first that looks like winter No
shedding yet.
1884 Dec ID. Since the second day of the
month the weather has been pleasant
and the ground bare.
Dec %. No shedding yet
1755-Dec. 6. A true winters day.
Dec Is. A fine summers day.
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-25
No Electricity In Ii.

1t having been said that the fire at the First
National Bank short time ago was caused by
the electric wires in the building, the board of
fire underwriters determined to ascertain the
truth of the matter. They sent to Boston tor
Captain Brophy, the electric expert of the New
England Insurance Exchange, TO come down and
make an examination of the premises, with a
view to discovering the cause. Capt. Brophy and
Mr.. S. E. Barton, the chairman of the electrical
committee of the Exchange, came to Portland
yesterday and examined the room where the fire
originated They were of the opinion that cleo
trcity had nothing to do with the fire. The wires
that ran through the room are dead wires that
have never had any current through them, and
that they are in no way connected with any live
wires. Both experts say that they are of the
opinion that the original report of the cause, rats
and matches, is the correct one.
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-25
Pc RSoNAL.

Mr.. J. NJ. Wormel Of Bethel, sheriff of Oxford
county, was in the city yesterday -
Hon. Francis Cobb and party, of Roskland, are
In San Francisco, where they will pass the win
ter.
Mrs. Cavazza, Mrs. Libby and Mrs.Jeson sent
gifts to the poet Whittier on the occasion Of his
82d birthday.
Warden Allen. of the Maine State Prison, is suf-
fering from poor health. and is now on a trip
South, hoping TO be benefited.
Rev. George S. Inge, pastor of the Pine street
church, who had his hand run over by horse
car short time ago. has so far recovered as to be
out doors again.
Prof. Ames of Harvard College aad Prof. VIM.
A. Keener Of Harvard Law Schoo, have bought
farms at Castine, which they are extensively i'm
proving and which they will make their summer
homes.
Friend I. b. Hussey, of North Berwick, is on a
trip through the State, which will extend to
Aroostook county He returned in September
last from an eight months absence spent in
missionary work in the Holy Land Friend
Hussey lectured at Friends Oak Grove Semi
nary, Vassalboro. Monday evening, on his
missionary tour In the old world. On this long
vacation tour Friend Hussey was accompanied
by his wife, his large business being carried on
during his absence by his three BOYS.
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-25
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
THE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

THE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.
This evening the Boston Symphony Orchestra,
sixty musicians, Herr Nikisch conductor, WIN
give the first of the two concerts in the Stock
bridge course, at City Hail. This
will also be the occasion of Herr Nlkisch's debut
and therefore more than ordinary Importance
win attach to the concert. Mr.. Leo Schultz will
be the cello soloist. This programme will be
presented:
Concerto-A minor, four movements 'Fekart
Mr. Leo Schultz. cello soloist
norwegian hhapsodie-No .Svendsen
Cello and Orchestra. "''
observation-disclosures, Finale, op. ST.. Schumann
sTocKBRIDGE MATINEE ENTERTAINMENT.
The third matinee entertainment, in the Stock
bridge course, will be given this afternoon, at
City Hall, at 2.30 o'clock, by the Boston Parlor
Comedy Company, whose talent is complimented
by our exchanges. The first part of the pro-
gramme will comprise concert and readings; the
second part the sparkling comedy of "Women's
War" Seats procurable at Stockbridge's.
FASCINATION.
The sale of seats for Cora Tanners perform
ances in "Fascination,"to be given Friday and
Saturday, will begin at the theatre today. The
New York Herald says;
Handsome Miss Tanner plays her pa't ex-
tremely well. As the young Marlowe, In looks,
action and speech she IS inimitable, and well de-
serves the recall she had after her first exit in
that character"
Grimmer's Orchestra will render the following
programme each evening:
Oyerture-COncert. Bach
Medley-RoSedale. ........................Gr mmer
Dedicated 10 Miss Cora Tanner. 3''' '''''"
Polka Elegante-Just Lovely. Ryder
NOTES.
Henry. Irving is concentrating his energies ON
the building OF a new theatre on the Strand in
London. 1t will have all the modern improve
ments OF stage and auditorium.
"My Jack" a sensational dramaIwhich achiev-
don, was brought out at the Grand Opera House,
New York, last night before one OF the largest
audiences ever in that building and won instant
Matt Morgan, and the acting of j. II. Gilmour.
Ferguson. Miss Evesson Katherine Rogers and
others, received hearty acknowledgements fro m
the audience. my Jack" will following "Md-
night Bell, at the Rnsfnn THEATRE
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-25
Another Attempt to Break State
Prison.

Some weeks ago was published an account OF
the ingenius implements manufactured from an
old wise by state prison convict named Charles
Moore, the implements consisting of wrench,
saw and other tools for working his way out.
Moore was sent to prison from this city for burg
larry and is serving sentence of twenty-five
years. Moore recently made another attempt,
which the watchfulness of the officers thwarted.
1t was observed that he was preoccupied about
something, and systematic search was made,
the deputy warden finding a complete disguise
hidden under the flooring of the wash room. 1t
was woman's dress, made of flannel struggled
out OF the carriage shop. The dress was nicely
cut and sewed, and was provided with a snugly
fitting basque. For buttons Moore had cut out
diamond shaped pieces of enamelled leather.
With the enamelled side out and the edges cham
fered and blackened they made excellent substi-
tutes. tennis hat with a double visor com
pleted the outfit. 1t was Moores intention to
watch his chance, and when some large party, as
often happens, visited the prison, to slip on the
disguise in the water closet, and, mingling with
the party, get out past the guards. Moore made
the dress at night in his cell, without light. and
holding the cloth under the bed clothing
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-25
Young Thieves Arrested.

oficer Smith unearthed gang of boys who
have made 1t point to steal such articles as they
could get into their pockets unobserved at Rines
Bros, Mllett & Evans, X. John Little's, Turner
Bros. & Newcombs, II. M. Pages and c. M. Le-
grows. All their plumber they took to M. s.
Goldblatt, who runs secondhand store on iFore
street. The boys not only told that Goldblatt
bought the pocketbooks knives, bric-a- brac by
the score but encouraged them to bring more. 1t
transpires that Mr.. Goldblatt has no license as
pawn broker.
Late yesterday afternoon 1t was learned
that several Of the boys had been arrest
ed, and they all tell the same story;
that Goldblatt bought all the . goods
eagerly, paying about one-tenth of their value,
and urged the boys to come again. Goldblatt
himself was ordered before the marshal He said
tdathe didn't know the goods we're stolen. He
has been In the business only about ten months
and didn't know he ought to have license. The
marshal determined to hold him and put him be
lore the court on the charge of receiving stolen
p0ndq
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-25
Shore Line Railroad.

A gentleman interested in the building Of the
Shore Line railroad says that the offer made by
the Maine Central Railroad Company and accept
ed by the Shore Line people is A per cent, on a
basis Of $4,000 per mile. Everything was NOV
ing along smoothly, and the money had all been
provided for when a serious hitch arose over the
form of the guarantee, and matters are at stand
still. But the friends of the road are sanguine
that some arrangement satisfactory to bo;h par
ties will be reached and the project carried for
ward next year. One of the sagacious railroad
men OF the State, a Maine Central railroad direc-
tor, says he is certain that the Shore Line will
prove paving road.
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-25
A seaIskin for President Har,,sor.

Joseph Lola, the governor of the Passamaquod-
dy tribe OF Indians at Eastport occasionally goes
to Boston to sell baskets and other articles of In
dian manufacture. He always visits the State
House, and Monday when he appeared there he
exhibited handsome sealskin, prepared for a
mat, which he said he desired to send to Presi-
dent Harrison as Christmas greeting, and want
ed information as to how it should be directed and
sent. The information was supplied by Secretary
Pierce, and Joseph departed, happy at the
thought that his little contribution would reach
the Great White Chief.
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-25
Good Iemplars.

Pleasant Hill lodge, located at Sidney dedlcat-
ed Its new hall Tuesday, Dec. II. Mrs. J. S. Pol
ard, grand vice templar, was present and made
an interesting address. Interesting remarks were
also made by District Templar Marrow aud
others. The exercises also consisted of singing,
reading, and reeitations. The hall is fine one
and fitted up in good shape. The lodge is one of
the best In Kennebec county.
The grand vice templar Is working in that
county and will remain there for some weeks.
Past Grand Chief Templar Dow has been work
Ing In Knox county for short time with good
effect.
Grand Chief Templar Hamilton has Just re-
turned home from trip through several counties.
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-25
Maine Good IannnIars.

The Good Templars have been pushing the
extension of the Order during the past month.
Grand Secretary Bracket reports the following
ten new lodges in the State:
Highland, No. I15, at Old Orchard.
Pine Point, No. ITO, at Scarbor0
Fidelis, No. 1853, at Gray.
Canton. No. A, at Canton.
River. No. 1e3, at North Gray.
Buckfield. No. 1856, at Buckfeld
Mountain Guide, No. 1873. at Deer Isle.
enterprise, No. 48, at Washington.
Mt. Hope, No, 227, at Dixmont.
Bay View, No. SO, at Lncolnville.
twenty-five lodges have been organized since
the Grand Lodge session in October. Besides
these several lodges were revived, and some itl-
venile temples organized. The order in Maine
VIII commence the New Year with over 800 lodg.
es, and about $4,000 members. 1t Is by far ihe
largest and most powerful temperance organiza.
ton IN Maine, in this country and in the world
and the only really international temperance or.
ganlzation IN existence: For any particulars in
Brackett Belfast.
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-25
Accidents.

A four year old child, living in Dolan's block on
Fore street, was badly injured Monday by the
hind wheel of Tiger, passing over his breast
and one arm. The child was endeavoring to get
on the jgger between the wheels and the driver
did not see him.
Captain George Hughey of Long Island fell
from tree last Friday afternoon, a distance of 80
feet. striking on his back. He was picked up for
dead, but strange to write was not seriously in
jured, though badly shaken up.
A young man named Herbert, living on Canton
street, recently fell on to a fence and received
injuries In the stomach, from which he died.
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-25
Portland Colony.

AT the meeting of Portland Colony U. o. P. F.
No. 81 the following officers were elected for the
ensuing season:
Gov.-Asa B. RUSSELL
Lieut. G0v.-Lydia p. French
Sec.-GeOrge ID. Soue.
Treas.-JameS E. SAWYER
Collector w. W. Wallace,
Chaplain Mrs. Betsie I. Wheeler.
Sargeant-at -arms-M. NJ. Manson,
Maxfield 10 o'
Sentinel Inner Gate-Mss Alice S. Russell.
Sentinel Outer Gate-John Cox
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-25
The CHARITY Rail-

Tomorrow evening the Charity ball will be gwen
at City Hall. The names of the executive CON-
mittee will be found in our amusement columns
and are guarantee OF the brilliancy of the affair
The charity ball is one of the leading social events
of the winter In Portland. In order to accom-
modate those who will be unable to take part in
the dancing tickets for the gallery can be OBJ
tanned from any of the executive committee.
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-25
Christmas pay.

Today is Christmas, and it will be properly OBJ
served in the Catholic and Episcopal churches
There will be early mass, vespers and 1890 a. m
services at the former, and at 1890 a. m. at St
Luke's, st. Stephens and st. Pauls.
There will be a performance by the Boston Par
Tor Comedy Company at 2.3o p. m, at City Hall
and by the Boston Symphony Orchestra at City
Hall in the evening.
There will be a Christmas ball at $50 p. M. al
Gilbert's.
closed except at holiday hours.
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-25
The Company Knows Nothing of IL

An Associated Press despatch says: "John f.
Green of Manchester, N. H., agent of the Union
Mutual Life Insurance Company has disappeared
ard there is said to be shortage of $1,000 in his
accounts. He had been in Manchester eight
months, going there from Dover. The company
is secured by Green's bondsmen, who are Dover
parties"
The company have no information in the matter
except that Green wrote to them last Friday that
he was going away to visit sick child, and
should return to Manchester Thursday.
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-25
Christmas Presents.

Among the happy young men last night was
Master Harry c. Colpitts, steward of the Young
Mems Republican Club. The members of the
Club made up purse of $50, and deposited it to
his credit in the Portland Savings Bank. Last eve
ming Mr.. Osman Adams, of the executive COM
mittee OF the Club, presented the bank book to
Master Colpitts in the rooms. The young steward
is very faithful and very popular, as the Christ
mas gift attests.
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-25
Argonaut Association.

Next Tuesday evening, December 3Ist, the
seventh annual ball of the Argonaut Association
takes place at City Hall. The arrangements are
all complete, and the sale OF tickets has been very
large. Chandler will furnish the music, and a
very neat order Of dances has been arranged
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-25
The Index is a pure laundry soap.
MARRIAGES..

In this city. on Christmas Eve, at st Stephens
Rectory, by Rev. DR.. Dalton, Nelson A. Smith
aud Miss Nina N Macomber, both of Portland,
In this city, Dec. "a. by Rev. A. III. Wright. John
g. Downs and Miss Mary E. Wyer, both of Port
lana.
At Woodfords, Dec. "a. by Rev. Edwin P. Will
son. John O. Conner and Sophia Louise league,
both of Deering
In Bath Dec. 81, Fred II. Ward of Brunswick
and Grace l. Drawn of Bath,
In Yarmouth. Dec. 18. John d. Bennett and
Miss Annie Young.
In Winthrop, Dec. IA, Charles Pooler and Miss
Rosa Lietlip.
In Vinalhaven, Dec. 10, Seth Mills OF Camden
and Ada E. Leadbetter OF Vinalhaven.
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-25
A VERY HARD FALL.
Mr.. Sumner c. Rand Thrown Down
by Dogs.

yesterday morning, Mr.. Sumner c. Rand,
OF the firm Of Conant & Rand, was walking along
Spring street, near the engine house. A pair OF
dogs chained together, were in charge of boy
behind him. The dogs got away from the boy
and ran into Mr.. Rand from behind He was
thrown down violently, striking the back of his
head on the curbstone. He was taken up insensi-
Bile and carried iuto the engine house. Later he
was conveyed TO his home on Spring street, where
DIR. Cummings attended him, and afterwards Dr.
Weeks. Mr.. Rand was suffering yesterday after
neon from conclusion of the brain. Drs. Weeks
and Cummings consider his injuries severe. He
is between 60 and Oyears of age.
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-25
Building Permits.

The following petitions for building permits
have been referred:
Fred HUFF, carpenter shop, 1876 Middle street.
Dennis Feeney. addition to dwelling house No.
Hammond street.
james McGlinchy, dwelling house 214 Dan.
forth street 1890 - DN-'
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-25
Post office,

The usual holiday Office hours win be observed
at this Office today. viz; Carriers office and gen.
eral delivery open from to 0 a. m. and to Up
m. Carriers usual morning delivery and collec-
ton will be made; also delivery at p. m. and a
collection at p m. Others omitted
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-25
An Incipient MutInv.

A sailor on board the brig Minnie Abble, lying
at Franklin wharf, last night had some words
with the captain and started to go ashore. The
sailor made an insulting reply -whereupon the
captain knocked him down. When he recovered
consciousness be got up and went ashore and ct
last accounts has not been arrested as deserter
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-25
U. S. DISTRICT COURT.

BEFORE JUDGE WEBB.
MoNDAy-U. s. VS.. VIM. Young of Westfeld,
arraigned upon charge Of selling liquor in viola.
ton OF Y. 8. revenue laws. He pleaded not guilty
and IN default Of bonds was committed for trial az
the February term.
Bird, district attorney.
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-25
DEATHS.

In Yarmouth. Dec. %, Mrs. Evalyn wife of VIM
f. Bennett aged 81 years months.
lFnneral on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock,
from the First Parish Church.
In North Saco, Dec. %, Freedom Parcher, aged
70 years.
In Biddeford Dec 81, Catharine Parker, wife of
Saml =. Il6betts, aged 80 years IL months.
In Biddef0rd, Dec. %, Florence Helen, daugh-
ter OF Samuel G. and helen F. Milliken, aged A
months.
In Albion. Dec. IA, George Goodhue, aged "a
years.
In Boothbay, Dec. 10. Samuel Newman, aged
20 years.
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-25
Republican, Consistent, Able.
[Eastport Sentinel

The Portland Daily PRESS is live news:
paper and its editorial columns are always
ably conducted. The special attention it
gives to State news makes it one of the first
and able advocate of the principles of the
Republican party.
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-25
Do You Suffer

From rheumatism? If so, read the following
voluntary tribute" from reliable, conscientious
man, which appeared in the Geneva N. Y, Ga
zette, Jan. 81, 1887, entirely unknown to us till
after its publications
without doubt large proportion of those who
have passed the meridian of life suffer more or
less from rheumatism. Up to three winters ago
had never known what sickness or pain was; but
during the fall and winter Of 1884, had slight
attack of rheumatism which. however, passed off
toward spring, but the following winter it reap
peared with greater severity. Not desiring to
become crippled thought 1 would try Hoods
Sarsaparilla. took three bottles in all. and am
pleased to say the rheumatic pains ceased, my
appetite and digestion became better, and my
general health greatly improved. l am firmly
convinced that Hoods Sarsaparilla effected cure
in my case, as have felt no recurrence of the
blood disease" VIM. SCooN, Geneva, N. Y.
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for S.. Prepared
only by G. l. HOOD Il CO., Apothecaries, Lowell
Mass.
.nrI 100 Doses One Dollar
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-25
Open Until Noon.

The store Of Owen, Moore g. Co. will be open
until noon today.
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-25

When baby was sick. we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
dec9 d&w1y
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-25
For any case OF nervousnesA. sIeep.

lessness, weak stomach. indigestion, dyspepsia
try Carters Little Nerve Pills. Relief is sure.
Che only nerve medicine for the price in market
dwlw
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-25

Stop at Veith's Hotel. 245 fremont St., or your
next trip to Boston, its location is in the heart OF
the city, has every convenience, sets an elegant
table and gives the best of service. Rooms 81
day up. American plan $3.50 day.