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The Portland daily press., 1889-04-11
Fire Last Night.

AS Mr.. p. ]. Scully, who resides at AZ
Adams street, was going home at little
past midnight he discovered flames in
the front second story room of the tenement
house IA Adams street which is occupied by
Joseph ii. Giraid, j. Edward McBrady,
Michael McDermott and Edward A. Morisan.
Mr.. Scully gave the alarm from box 26 and
the fire department responded promptly but
their services were not required. The peo-
pie living in the house extinguished the
flames which destroyed sofa and scorched
some other furniture. The sofa while on
fire was thrown out of the window and
water turned upon it. The fire caught from
a stove in the room. The damage is slight
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-11
THE BARK {. L. PETTENcILL.
what Joseph Matthews, the Diver,
Says About Her.

j. 5. Winslow & Co., of this city received
the following report concerning the bark E.
l.. Pettengill that was sunk recently in
Chesapeake bay:
nave this oath day of March 1889. ex-
all,neu the sunken bark 4. l.. Pettengill,
ana found her laying in about fathoms of
water on her starboard side at an angle of
about 40 degrees.
nrst went down by starboard fore rig
g.ng ana went aft along the bulwarks
around the stern to port side and found bull
warks standing all good down as far as deck.
found the after deck house or cabin. the
sloes standing but the roof gone. than
went down between fore and main rigging
on deck to port side and found matches off,
and examined her side from fore rigging to
main rigging The bulwarks are standing
and waterways full of large Jumps of coal.
l then went down before foremost and
found bulwarks standing all round bows:
starboard hawspipes there was no cable in
1t. She had either slipped her chain or 1t
had parted by the windlass. / then went
down by the starboard cathead cupboard
After reaching the bottom, l went to the
fore foot and found that from main keel up
about feet, piece of her fore foot was
gone. 1t appears to be a piece that had
been butted in, as it did not hardly reach in
to the planking and was gone out at a butt.
The copper was hanging by the edge Of
the planking. l found the main keel good,
but false keel gone, the bolts of false keel
still in main keel, but bent over to starboard.
traced the main keel along to just abaft
fore rigging and found main keel all right
and false keel gone, and the bilge all right.
then went down between fore and main
mast, but could not get to the keel, as it was
on the bottom, but found bige ali good l
then went down by main rigging but could
not get TO the keel as the mud was very soft
here and could not walk at all, the bilge
was good. L then went down by miZZen rig
ging as far forward as / could and traced
the keel aft. l found the false keel gone,
the bolts here as well were bent over to star
board. / went to the stern and found rudder
still shipped. ] climbed up as far as first
hinge, the current being too strong for me
to go any further; the bilge was all right.
p. ST. shonld have mentioned before, all
the deck house forward was gone, cook s
| gallery as well. cook stove lying in water
| ways.
Signed.
JOSEPH MATTHEW'S, Diver.
CHAs. L. NELSON, Master of steamer Vic
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-11
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE VIRGIN.

BEFORE JUDGE VIRGIN.
WEpNEsDAY.-The following is the traverse
Jury empanelled this morning: 1evT i-ir
William p. Gahan lf0reman), Brunswick.
Isaiah z. Allen, Windham.
Greeneaf Bibber, Yarmouth.
Andrew Chute, Naples.
Alonzo +. Cole, New Gloucester.
David II. Hackett, Harpswell.
Caleb N. Lang, Portland.
Charles A. Libby, Scarboro.
George Lord, CascO.
Joseph Mann, Deering
Hebron Mayhem, Westbrook.
William w. Ruby, Portland.
Supernumeraries
SIlas Skillin, Falmouth.
Otis Winslow, Freep0rt
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-11

The work of the Young Mems Christian
Association was presented in Belfast last
Sunday An informal conference was held
In the Congregational church in the after
noop, and union service was held In the
methodist church in the evening
Inc benefits to be derived from special
S "o,K tor young men was explained by the
''a.e secretary. Mr.. E. A. Lawrence.
Two services will be held in Skowhegan
next Sunday, and an association will nroba-
Diy DC organized in both of the towns.
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-11
New Buildings.

j. S. and William Randall Of this city,
have taken the contract to build large pub
lie building at Island Pond, Vt. a local con-
tractor has obtained the contract to build the
Coburn Library building at Skowhegan.
j. q j. Philbrook of Portland, have con-
tracted to build a new depot at Cornish. for
the Maine Central, and are also remodeling
stations at Cumberland Mills, White Rock,
Steep Falls, Baldwin and Brownield.
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-11
Beautiful Easter Offerings.

Yesterday we saw two exquisite butterflies
made by an artist friend of Bishop Neely's.
They were of very large size, constructed of
feathers. the one lovely gold color and the
other pure white. They are intended for
Easter offerings and are to be sent to Eng
land, the one as gift from Bishop Nicely to
the Archbishop Of Canterbury, and the other
to the Bishop of London.
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-11
In Board Of Mayor and Aldermen.


The adjourned hearing in regard to the
Congress Square church spire question was
held by the Board of Aldermen yesterday
afternoon. Mayor Melcher presided, and
with the exception of Aldermen McClutchy
and Shaw the full board were tresent NJ
p. Frank, ESQ.,, in behalf of the church
society stated that the repairs recommended
by Mr.. Fassett, the architect, were being
made, and that the spire would really be
made stronger than Mr. Fassett said it
should be tu be safe.
Mr.. Frank moved that the hearing be con-
tlnued until the work was done.
Mr.. Walker, the petitioner, was not pres
ent, neither was he represented by counsel
Mr.. Rogers, the builder, stated that when
the repairs recommended were completed
the tower would be stronger than 1t was
when hrst built. 1t is expected that the re-
pairs will be completed by Monday.
On motion of Alderman Hobbs the hearing
was adjourned until next Monday evening
at 7.30 o'clock.
AT a meeting of the Aldermen held after
the hearing adjourned the following petit
ti0ns were acted upon:
OF K. Devine for license to construct a dwelling
mouse az 20 Adams street. Granted.
on VI o Denhls A. Meaher for dwelling house 297
ana 22s Bracket street. Granted
VI isaac M. Lowe for an addition to harness
sn ~ % PTsbie street. Granted.
Rega =, Z. Whitney for building on Prebe street.
ett st Wilbur Berry for building 2e4 Brack
vi mos: ;. Laughlin for removal of tree n,
'front.' OF % Atlantic street. Referred with no,d III
Of citizens for the macademizino i ~ pppwer;
Street between Cumberland and oxford streets al
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-11
Index Soap is made of good materials
MARRIAGES.

In Yarmouth, April s. by Rev. Lauriston Rey-
nolds. Edward Dome Paris Of Ross Hereford
SHIRE England, and Miss Lizzie Gordon Bennett,
OF New Gloucester.
In Canton, april 8, c. E. washburn andMlss
Sadie Commeau.
In Searsport, April s, Capt. Frank G. Watson
and Miss Augusta Grundtman.
In Skowhegan. March %, Mark L. Daggett and
Mrs. Kate ID. Jennings.
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-11
MUNICIPAL COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.

WEDNEsDAY--Val Devine. 1ntoxication; 80
days in county JAIL and in addition fine IS and
costs.
Val Devlne. Cruelty to animals; 80 days in
county jail. :
John F. Mahoney. Open shop; fined $40 and
costs,
Samuel Davis. Larceny; 60 days in county
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-11
1t Costs Less

On the question of real economy Hoods Sarsa-
parilla is so far ahead of other preparations as
to place them entirely out of the race as Compel
itors. Here are facts in regard TO this popular
medicine, easily susceptible of conclusive proof
4. Hoods snrsapnrilIa Costs the Manu-
facturer More than any other competing
preparation, because it is more highly concen-
trated and contains more real medicinal value.
.. Ii costs the Jobber More, as conse-
quence of the fact lust stated. B.
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-11
a pron,nt nanIal-

a statement appears in the Boston Globe
maze by young lad named James Hosmer,
renecting severely on his treatment in Port
lana JAN The article was shown to Sheriff
Webb, who denounces it as lie made ont of
whole cloth
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-11
Slate Writing Tests.

10 We f,uOic.
receive them by calling on Geo. McConnei il
1891 Congress street, room No. 7. Tests Civ
en- like DR.. Shades. Free to everybody.
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-11

For any case of nervousness, sleep
lessness, weak stomach. indigestion, dyspepsia
try Carriers Little Nerve Pills. Relief Is sure.
rhe only nerve medicine: for the price in market.
dw1w
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-11

Castoria cures Collie, Constipation;
Sour Stomach, Diarrh9a, Eructation;
Gives healthy sleep; also aids digestion;
Without narcoti stupefaction oct6d&w1y
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-11
NEW ADvKlsTisEmENTs.

THURSDAY, April IL. 1889.
Iired---Of seeing glaring
haring, staring advertisements
Don't You think a little story, just
for you, will be better for us b0thl
SeasOnable talk; about spring.
From your ancestors you inherited
the idea that you need blood
cleansing in the spring. Right.
But there's just as much, probably
more, need Of a nerve strength
ener.
With happy combination we
supply your need. The whole
story i'm nut shell is that Paine's
Celery Compound will cleanse your
blood and strengthen your nerves;
tone up the digestive organs, and
make you hungry.
Proof: We could offer you a
page Of testimOnials---we have
them. But far more satisfactory
is our guarantee, "mOney re-
funded by dealer If no benefit"
AT Druggists. s1.oo per bottle. Six for $500.
WELLS, RICHARDSON & CO.,
Burlington, VT.
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-11

We have cooked up" a
a sale of Suits that's
enough to make a mans
mouth water. Ali our
small lots from last
Spring are culled out,
about Two Hundred Suits,
and you take your choice
for $1,000 and $1,000.
No use our saying these
Suits are cheap. You
who've partaken Of bar
gain feasts served by us
know they're always
toothsome. You who
havn't may be skeptical
until you come and taste.
Suppose you come then,
only be careful there amt
a hundred ahead Of you.
Only a few small sizes left
Of those odd Coats for
$500, Vests $1.OO.
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-11
BRIEF soTTINcs.
YESTERDAY was a fine day.

Yesterday was fine day.
A large number of women and children
visited the iron steamship Vancouver yes
terday.
The April meeting of the w. @. T. U. will
occur tomorrow at 2.3O p. m. at the head
quarters, 5la Exchange st.
The captain of the steamer Sarah, the first
regular English steamer to enter this port
was in the city Tuesday.
Messrs. Charles Day and j. 81. Fitzgerald
have been out to Sebago Lake for day or
two and brought back eight fine salmon.
Officer McDonough saw bed on fire in
Mrs. Larkins' house, and extiuguished the
flames. The fire caught from chimney.
1t is an entertainment and dance and not
an entertainment and supper that Winona
Council, Daughters of Pocahontas will give
Fast night.
The members Of the degree team of An.
cient Brothers Lodge are requested to be
present at the meeting tonight to practice
the I'd degree.
AT a meeting of the executive committee
of the Portland Club John e. Burnham was
selected to fill the vacancy caused by the
death of W. T. King.
A man named Charles Littlefeld fell from
horse on Park street yesterday. He was
taken to his home. 1t was thought he was
suffering from fit.
The high school entertainment at Var
mouth cleared the sum of about ninety dol
lars. Sixty dollars have been expended in
the purchase Of the International Cyclop@.
dia.
The adjourned meeting Of the former resi-.
dents of Franklin county now residing in
Portland and vicinity will be held in the la.
dies parlor at the Preble House tomorrow
evening.
The First Free Baptist fair is now in pro.
gress at Y. M. G. A. hall. An excellent en-.
tertainment will be furnished tonight. A
good dinner, or supper. can be procured to-
night for small price.
j. M. Davis, foreman of the HodsdoI
Brothers shoe shop, Yarmouth, received
slight cut on one of his hands while at worl
short time ago from which swelling ha
extended the length of his arm.
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-11
FS141.OO
$4,000
$4,000
$500
S45.OO
| SALTS
/ S14.OO
| siO.75

We give notice n few days before
hnnd TO give every one n chance
OF seeing this liberal offer and
acting upon 10. Whoever buys any
thing specified I'm this list will ne
more than satisfied, having pur-
chased guaranteed goods from the
best factories I'm the United states
at n little above cost of production
We rely ON IN hearty response to
our endeavOr 10 place before You
such goods af such prices.
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-11
Hoods sarsapariIIa

Costs the Retail Druggists More, for the
same reason-as can easily be learned by inquiry.
Hence the desire of some retailers to sell their
own preparations, which cost them less and for
which they get the same price, thus making more
money. But
4. Ii costs the Consumer LESS than any
other medicine, because of its greater concen-
trated strength, and the quantity in each bottle,
and because it is the only preparation Of which
can truly be said, 800 Doses One DoIlar.'
On this platform Hoods sarsaparllla stands
absolutely beyond the approach Of competitors
They copy our methods of advertising. they use
our language, they steal our headlines, but they
do not, They Cannot, copy or reproduce our
preparation, Hoods Sarsaparilla,
First, Because liz costs 10 much Money
to do il probably
Second. The Combination, Proportion !,
and Process in preparing Hoods Sarsaparilla
are peculiar to itself, and competitors cannot
find the secret by which this medicine secures its
real merit, and in consequence of which it effects
remarkable cures where other preparations fail.
A Point For You
When you buy your spring medicine, you want
the best. Ask for Hoods Sarsaparlla. and insist
upon having it. Do not let any argument or per-
oeesoaoA a4AhuSANS Jou w buJ nhoe 9ou w NV
want. Be sure to get the ideal spring medicine,
Hoods Sarsaparilla.
"Last spring was completely tagged out. My
strength left me and felt sick and miserable all
the time so that / could hardly attend to my
business. procured one bottle of Hoods Sarsa-
parilla, and it cured me-" R. G. BEGoLE, Editor
Enterprise, Belleville, Mich.
"Hood's Sarsaparilla is the cheapest medicine
can buy" F. r. RIEDEL, Belleyille. Ill.
N. B. If you decide to take Hoou's Sarsaparilla
do not be induced to buy any other.
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-11
REAL ESTATE.

We are offering for sale in western and central
parts of the city Houses situated Brackett
Carleton, Cumberland, Danforth, Elm, Free, GRAY
High Oxford, Park, Spring and Winter Streets, and
building lots on several above streets including
Portland, Pine, Sherman, Thomas, Vaughan and
West streets Also improved and unimproved prop
erty on Munjoy and various localities in part
Of city. Also suburban property in Cape Elizabeth,
Deering, Corham, Falmouth, Scarboro Yarmouth,
consisting of Farms, Hotels and small places all OF
which we are DESTROYS to sell. For particulars en-
qure of BENJAMIN SHAW, AZ I-2 Exchange St.
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-11
COLBY UNIVERSITY.

EOR sALE-By JOHN SMITH, JR., Bust
- ness Broker Herald Building Boston, ice
business, run with best of success years, tine
70 years buildings, excessive use OF Pond lease
and business all at a great bargain; $50 month
ly ground rent; sickness cause OF sale. Ill
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-11
NEW ADvERTIsEmENTs TO-DAY.

The Rock Island Route Excursions to Western
points offer all convenlences and comforts to tray
ellers. tiet particulars from w. Z. Chatterton,
Manager, 29e Washington ST., Boston.
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-11
IT IS }. !! NOT
WONDERED AT.

How the business did roll In
last week. You could not have
seen sight OF clothing buyers
anywhere else, like that was
here. What made it, We can't
find another reason equal to the
plain, quiet statement, the peO-
pie were well assured that the
Standard Clothing Co.'S make OF
clothing was without equal, and
the demand for 1t went right
along without a halt. 1t Is not
to be wondered at when they
found the most magnificent stock
OF Spring Clothing to be found
any where ready for them, and
never was clothing made so good
as this present seasons goods,
nor more bOuniiful provision
for all who came. The day has
gone by fer buttons to be pulled
off or for seams to rip and break
The Standard OF workmanship
Is SO high that we guarantee
against the ripping OF sewing or
pulling off of buttons.
We tell you exactly what you
are buying, whether wool goods
or cotton and wool. Most Of our
our new goods this season have a
clear statement OF just what the
goods are ON a ticket and sewed
ON every garment.
The following is what makes
our great business.
absolutely five times the stock
to select from that can be seen
in any place in this city.
2-The absolute confidence buyers
have In what we have TO sell.
3-The very low prices.
4-The reliability OF. our work.
manship.
5-The generous, liberal treat
ment they are sure TO receive.
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-11

o Leather Rockers, with
embOsse 4 leather seats
and backs I; frames OF ma
hogany and walnut; usu-
ual price $1,000, for this
sale. ................
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-11

so pieces Wool Dress Goods in Plaids and Mix
lures at % cents yard, never sold less than
30 cents.
80 pieces Colored Henriettas 38 inches wide and
all spring shades at "a cents yard.
25 pieces India Twills, Spring Dress Goods at sol
cents yard, never sold less than 20 cents.
Black Dress Goods at half price.
10 pieces Black Henrietta, SO inches wide, at 29l
cents yard.
10 pieces A inch Black Henrettas at 46 cents a
yard, worth 75 cents.
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-11

= Corner Chairs, silk Plush
SILK trimmings, walnut
frames on some, mahOg-
any on others; these
must be sold usual price
Sl7.bD.... ..............
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-11

u,O IET-Two small rents in Fremont place,
near Lincoln Park; also four cottages near
mineral spring, Long Island. E. PONCE, corner
Eychange and Middle streets 11-2
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-11

mo RENT-Store No. 45 Free street. En-
III quire of Andrew Mulnix, 100 Center street,
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-11

nor sALR-At bargain, a corner lot OF
il land in the western part OF the city, near
horse cars; the best lot In the city for the money
Ill
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-11

vxrANrED-Coat and vest makers, at once.
w GEO. III. YORK, Merchant Tailor, Wood
ford's, Me, l1-z
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-11

10 OF our $4,000 Plush Par
lOr Suits, six pieces, com
binatiOn cOlOrs, that have
given such satisfaction
wherever sold, win be
placed on the list for this
special sale at cost only
TEN will be sold at this
price; don't miss this
chance, furnish your par
Tor IOr....................
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-11

ID ParlOr Suits in Crushed !
Plush, combination col
ors, six pieces, well
trimmed. well uphOlster-
ed, and all In good, solid
well wearing goods wal
nut or imitation mahOg-
any frames; a bargain.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-05-06
MARRIED roo YOUNG.

A Prominent Albany Young Man Murders His Seventeen-Year old wife and Then Commits Suicide.
 ALBANY, N. Y., May Civilian Gill more, 8 prominent young man, shot and killed his seventeen-year old wife, Fannie, last night and then killed himself. Gilmore and his wife had been married only few months and their life together had been an unhappy one. Their marriage was preceded by an elopement, made necessary by the bit ter opposition of Mrs Wells, the mother of Mrs. Gilmore. After the marriage, however, Mrs. Wells seemingly became reconciled to the match and at her request Gilmore and his wife returned to the home of his wife's par ents to board. In few weeks the troubles of the pair began and they finally ended in Gilmore's leaving his wife.
 Friends interested themselves in the mat ter and reconciliation was effected. A sec ond separation ensued a short while since, and soon after young men began to call on Mrs. Gilmore. Last evening Gilmore paid what debts he owed in Albany, purchased a 3S- -calibre pistol and called at the office of his wifs's father and obtained his permission to call on Mrs. Gilmore during the evening.
 About o'clock he called and was received by his wife in the parlor. What passed between the pair is not known, but about 10 o'clock. Mrs. Wells, the mother of the young girl, who WAS sitting near the parlor, heard shot ring out. She screamed "What was that?" Gill; more replied: "That was for my beloved, and this is for me-" immediately fired bullet into his brain. When the mother-in- law rushed into the room the two unfortu- mates were in the agony of death. The dou- dle funeral occurred this evening and was largely attended, as husband aud wife were very popular in Albany,
Morning journal and courier., 1889-05-06
WASHINGTON NOTES.

General Blacks Answer to a Suit
 The Chinese mInisterss Gtft 50 she
 Smithsonian Enstitutfon--Raro
 Erlanger Does Not Like she Way
 American Railroads Are Managed.
 WASHINGTON, D. O., May 5.-General
 Black has made answer to the suit filed against him for $1O0,000 for the malicious withholding of pension claim. The general says the United States government is bound to hold harmless all it's officers for their official acts even though they maliciously construe or mis-construe the law. The pen sion commissioner decides an average of five hundred cases day and if each ap- plicant whose claim is rejected were to charge malicious intent it can easily be imagined what mass of litigation the gov ernment would have to deal with. It is un- derstood that General Black has consulted with prominent members of the government on the matter.
 The Chinese minister has made a valuable gift to the regents of the Smithsonian Insti- tuition. Euscounced in beautiful gold plush case is ''jade" ring about ten inches in diameter and an eighth of an inch in thickness. It has a hollow center about four inches in diameter. The face of the ring has spots and the back is quite smooth. It is of pale pea hue, though it was originally of a cream color. Upon it is cream colored spot about the size of ten cent piece whieh,if continuously rubbed with 8 piece of silk, will grow in size. This ring is known as the "Han Pek jewel" of the dy- nasty of s'Han," who reigned $500 years ago. In that dynasty the court officials, when having an audience with the emperor, held the ring with both hands and thrusting their fingers into the opening and guarding against their hands while addressing the throne. It was used as an emblem of sub mission or respect for their sovereign.
 It had been buried with it's owner, was un- earthed from the sepulchre recently and is considered very valuable.
 Baron Erlanger, the European fnancier, who has about $15, ,0OO, 900 invested in Amer ican railroads, is here. He says he is unable to understand several peculiarities about the of American railroads. s'Over here," he says, ''the operating expenses eat up seventy per cent of the revenues, while in Europe they are only fifty per cent, yet freight rates here are much higher. If the of American roads want foreign capital to further support their lines they must reform their methods. There is no goon reason for bankruptcy to be staring them in the face when times are good"