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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-10-24
OFFTCERs WILL ENFORcE III.

WASHINGTON. Oct. 2S.-Secretary
Window said this morning that he
knew nothing officially about the
PROTESTS against thu legality Of the
Mckinley Tariff bill. 81 do not, -
he said, ''regard il as the province
of an executive officer to question
the constitutionality Of acts of Con-
gress. Ii Is for him TO enforce the
law as he finds it, and not 10 deter
mine questions affecting ITS legality.
[ am, therefore, executing the Nc
Kinley Tariff bill act as 1 find Il
and shall continue to do so unless \
competent ibunal, such IS tire
Supreme Court, decides the law un-
constitutional. IL is NOT for me to
question toe validity Of any of any
Of the signatures TO the bill as er-
rolled, neither Is Il for me 60 deter
mir.e whether the bill Is signed by
th { President; did or did not, in
fact pass the lowvr House. Much
less is it for me TO determine whether
an omission OF the tobacco drawback
section or any other provision Of
the bill invalidates the law. AS |
understand it, the act Of October
Il, 1880, is plaiu and L shsll execute
its provisions TO the best Of my
ability. Its constitutionality is for
the courts, and until they decide
against il / shall be governed by it."
Acknowledgement Miller positively
declined to discuss the question,
saying It would be manifestedly i'm
proper to do so unless it came to
him in an official way.
Commissioner Of Internal Rev
enue Martin says: sit is not for
me to say whether or not the omis-
sion Of the tobacco provision vitiates
the tariff. Being merely an execu-
tive officer Of the government,
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-29
Wheeling Matters.

AT the Wheel Club last evening the mat
ter OF adopting steel gray uniform was dis
cussed, but no decision was reached. Messrs.
Stevens, Merrill and Alexander were ap-
pointed committee to obtain samples and
estimates from tailors.
Next Tuesday evening the club rooms will
be formally opened to the public. The re-
ception will be from 7.S0 to $50 and enter
tainment afterward. Members may obtain
invitations for distribution among friends, Of
DR.. Dow,or Mr.. McCausland on Saturday.
The Portland Wheel Club cordially invite
all unattached cyclers to meet at their club
rooms on High street and ride with them to
the depot on the morning Of Memorial Day
They will start at 8.15, and hope all wheel
men not belonging to clubs will join with
them In attending the meet at Lewiston.
1t is probable that several local riders will
enter in the hill climbing contest and make
strong efforts to bring one or more of the
prizes to this city.
The idea Of cinder racing track is meet
ing with much favor. At first Presumpscot
park was the location thought of, but now
the suggestion is made that fifth of mile
track could be laid In the ball grounds. The
matter at present is merely talk, but several
enthusiastic wheelmen are becoming inter
ested. Some goods bicycle races on Inde-
pendence day would add decidedly to the
attractions.
Chief Consul Dow says everything is ar
ranged for Memorial Day and that the Lew
ton boys will give all a grand welcome. 1t
is going to be big cycling event. and
wheelmen will certainly miss it if they do
not attend Nearly hundred will proba-
bly, 20 from Portland alone.
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-29
BRIEF JoTTINos.

Rines Brothers store will be closed all day
tomorrow, Memorial Day.
Yesterday was bright and cool in the morn
ing; raw, gusty, and rainy: in the after
noon.
Mr. A. j. Pickett, the carpenter. fell from
the roof of house Tuesday, and was badly
shaken up.
At 4.30p. m. today the Portland Yacht
Club will start on its three days cruise. 1t
is expected that some ten yachts will partici-
pate.
Portland Division No. 8, Uniform Rank,
K. Of p. will have meeting this evening
for drill. The attendance Of every member
is desired.
Ground was broken on Fore street yester-
day for the new asphalt paving. The curb
Ing is being reset, and the water company is
laying new pipes.
The fish commissioner, Mr.. Allen, went to
Scarboro last week and. forbade fishing for
shad at the mouth Of the mill dam on the
Nonesuch river.
The workmen began to lay the track from
Monument square through Elm street yes
terday. They put the frog onto the Congress
street track in Is minutes.
Mr.. w. A. Taylor's horse ran down Spruce
street and struck Mr.. L. A. Mercier's wagon
which was standing without a driver. Groc-
cries and provisions were scattered, but no
serious damage done.
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-29
Very truly yours,
w. L. CHA
Fred N. Dow, ESQ.
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
GoRMAN's MINsTRELs,

GoRMAN's MINsTRELs,
Tomorrow night Germans Minstrels will
close the dramatic season in Portland at
Portland Theatre. The Youngstown, Ohio,
Telegram says:
Last evening, instead of the old time first
part, with the company arranged in a semi
circle. and the orchestra in the rear, the cur
tain went up on scene Of welcome home,
followed by drill in which the movements
were perfect. The same novel features con-
tlnued through to the end of the programme.
The company is numerically and artistically
strong, and the entertainment of a character
that does not stoop to vulgarity to secure ap-
fined character. The Germans have achieved
success because they deserve it.
THE PIRATES.
The second performance of the "Pirates"
by the Amateurs last evening, was an even
greater success than that of Tuesday. More
confidence. if that were possible, was felt
by the performers than on the night previ-
GUS, and the encores and applause were con-
slant. In the notice of the Tuesday night
performance, where reference was made to
the grouping Of the female chorus around
General Stanley, the compositor got it "the
finale chorus" an evident error. We hope
that the Amateurs will keep right on and do
great deal more of the same sort of work
as they have in the PIRATES" They have a
prolific field before them.
NOTES.
The Portland Dramatic Company will pro-
duce "Pygmalion and Galatea" at the Bath
opera house this evening under the auspices
OF the Unitatian ladies.
There will be harp recital by Miss Har-
riet A. Shaw In Baxter Hall, Wednesday
evening, June 4th. Mrs. Henry st. John
smith and Miss Alice Wood will assist. The
concert will be given under the direction of
the Sister Helen Margaret Guild of st.
Luke's Cathedral.
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-29
MAINE SUPREME COURT.
Assignment of Justices for the
Terms of the Next Year.

Chief Justice Peters has announced the
following assignment of justices for the ju-
dicial year 1S90-91:
Chief Justice Peters, 4th Tuesday in Septem-
Der, Piscataquis; 4th October, Lincoln LIST jan
uary, Penobscot; LIST February, Penobscot.
Judge Virgin; End October, Cumberland; 1st
January. York; 3rd March, Somerset; Bird April,
Waldo; 9th May, York.
Judge Emery, End August. Penobseot; 4th Sep
TENDER, Franklin; 3rd October, Kennebec; LIST
January, Washington; 3rd January, Hancock
4th February, Aroostcok; End April Hancock.
Judge Haskell; 3rd August, Sagadahoc; 3rd
September, Knox; LIST October, Penobscot; End
January. Cumberland; End February. Oxford {;
4th, April. Washington.
Judge Walton; Bird September Somerset; 3rd
October, Waldo; 3rd December, Sagadahoc; End
April, Cumberland; LIST May, Oxford.
r Judge Libbey; 3rd September, York End Octo-
Der, Hancock; 3rd January, Androscoggin; LIST
March. Kennebec; LIST April, Sagadahoc; 4th
April, Lincoln.
Judge Foster; 3rd September, Androscoggin;
End October, Oxford; End December, Knox; LIST
January, Waldo; LIST March. Franklin; LIST April,
Penobscot.
Judge Whitehouse; Bird September, Aroostook /;
LIST October, Washington; 3rd December, Somer-
set; 4th February, Piscataquis; End March,
Knox; 3rd April, Androscoggin.
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-29

Hon. Henry B. Cleaves is in Indianapolis
Ind.
Capt Snowman will command the new
steamer Portland.
Commander Goodrich, u. S. N, was at the
Falmouth Hotel yesterday.
Bon. S. o. Brown of Dover, declines the
position of Worlds Fair commissioner.
Mr.. Alger j. Currier has finished the oil,
portrait of the daughter of Mr.. Perez Burn
ham.
Forest l.. Adams Of Bangor, has been ap-
pointed hospital steward of the second regi-
ment.
The Art Amateur for May contains de-
sign for screen by Mr.. Charles M. Jenckes
OF this city.
Rev. Elbridge Pepper. late pastor of the
Baptist church at Norridgewock, has de-
cided to make that place his home.
Miss Kate Vannah's last song, "When
Love Is Told" was sung recently at con-
cert In Bangor, Miss Vannah herself playing
the accompaniment
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-29
Republican Ward caucuses

The Republican ward csucuses were held
last evening to select delegates to the Dis
tict and State conventions. The delegates
selected to attend the District Convention
VIII meet Saturday at Reception Hall, at
p. M, to choose three delegates at large, and
those selected to attend the State Conyen-
ton Will meet at the same place Monday
next, at p. H., to choose three delegates at
large. These were the delegates chosen last
night:
WARD ONE.
Benjamin Thompson was chosen chairman
and Osman Monroe secretary.
District-David B. Kicker George Trefethen
g poatl Cousins, John W. Comedian, Charles F.
State-WillIam b. Looney, Lyman G. Fowler
Alpheus Griffin, George Fl. Weeks, Charles W. T.
Godlng, Osman G. Monroe Enoch F. Harlow
WARD TWO.
Benjamin Gribben presided, and Samuel
81. Brown was secretary.
uDiStrictII. II. =. Forista, George c. Kennedy,
Bei, Walter s. Orne, John B. Callan.
sSIaLe.James Cunningham, Hiram L. Jones,
Euwln A. Gray, Thomas Pennell. Frank III Plum.
iiier' isaiah Daniels, Frank E. Haggett.
WARD THREE.
Milton Higgins presided, and j. Fl. Day
was secretary.
Coyle. Lyman n. Cousens, Henry H. Hunt, 6. j
harrington, j. G. Tukesbury. -. n. :. a
State-James A. Day, Amory ii. Rogers, b. F.
strickland, @. N. Trefethen Edward r. Waite
w. ii. Brownson, Thomas Paine.
WARD FOUR.
20. Files presided. with M. S. Gibson as
secretary.
Dstrict-Orin B. Whitten Fred V. Chase, Dan
~ Ed Z, B9Wen tChrales o. Files, Edwin f. Vose
EDMOND D. Walsh, Hiram G. Jordan.
otate-Joseph b. Reed William w. Kemp John
murphy, Jr;, Grin B. Written, James f. Day.
FRANKLIN Nelson, Edward Burns.
WARD FIVE.
Wilbur +. Lunt was chairman and r. w,
jackson was secretary.
JDistrict-M. F. King, A. F. Gerrish, A. D. Smith
M Miibsr +. Lunt. G. N. Lang, William H. Dugan,
State-John Il. Fogg, Prentiss Loring, John M.
Peck, 5; w. Thaxter, David I. Rines, S. b. KEEL
sey, William Lowery.
WARD SIX
Clarence Hale pre- sided and G. o. Leach,
was secretary.
District-James P. Baxter George NJ Seiders,
Butler, William L. Dana, Granville al. Gloves.
State-Fred N. Dow Ardon W. CoOmbs, Henry
8: Osgood, Charles A. Brown Charles j. Penneli,
Charles A. Strout, Walter c. Emerson.
WARD SEVEN.
Judge Gould presided and VIM. G. Soule
was secretary.
District--A. A. Montgomery, II. G. Briggs, 7.
d. randall, 9. j. Chapman, Thomas Hebron, s.
State-George F. Gould, A. Little, w. G. Soule,
colt, 7. 81. Randall.
All delegations were empowered to fill va
cancies.
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-29
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT.

The following decisions with rescripts In
Western District were announced yesterday.
sAGADAHoC COUNTY.
Ann nj. Gilmore VS.. William B. Bradford.
The plaintiffs mill, containing circular
saws and other machinery, was burned Sep
TENDER Is, 1887. Her son Augustus r. Gil
more testified that three days before the fire
he negotiated aud completed an oral contract
of insurance on the mill In the Phoenix In
surance Company, through the defendant as
its agent. The defendant denied the max
ing Of such contract and said further that
II he did, such contract would not support
this action against him. The plaintiff con-
tended that If the defendant undertook to
insure for the Phoenix Company, and had no
be liable under proof Of other essential requi-
sites The defendant, still protesting that
he did not undertake to insure for the Phoe-
nix Company, contended that ifste did, and
for want Of authority the company was not
bound, still. this action Of assumpsit cannot
be maintained against him; that the only
remedy against him would be an action on
the case for deceit. The verdict was for the
plaintiff.
Rescript by Walton J. 1t is the opinion of
the court that the verdict In this case must
be regarded as clearly against the weight of
evidence. 1t Is also the opinion of the court
that the instruction to the jury Given at the
special request Of the plaintiffs COUNSEL
that If the defendant undertook to insure
for the Phoenix Company, and had no au-
thority to do SO. he would for that reason be
table," was clearlyierroneous. In an action
for deceit such an instruction might be
proper. But In this action, which is an ac-
ton OF assumpsit on an alleged contract, such
an instruction is clearly improper. Motion
and exceptions sustained.
KNOX COUNTY.
George l.. Snow in equity VS.. Andrew
Pressey.
Rescript by. Walton J. If an absolute
deed Of real estate be executed, and at the
same time an instrument be executed by
which the grantee agrees to reconyey the
premises TO the grantor on payment Of GER
tain specified debts, such instrument is a de-
feasance within the meaning of the law, and
converts what would otherwise be an abso-
lutte deed into mortgage.
To foreclose mortgage by peaceably and
openly taking possession In the presence of
two witnesses, as provided in the Revised
Statutes, chapter 80, section 3, clause 3. the
certificate OF the witnesses must state the
time OF the entry. The decree made In the
court below was In these particulars correct.
and must be affirmed.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
Augusta Savings Bank vs.. Dorothy j.
Dearborn and John b. Fogg. executors
Rescript by Haskell ]. We think the evil
dence does not show a completed gift be-
tween the living, the only ground upon
which the councillors for claimant place her
title to the property.
oo BIZ sustained Sayings bank to retain its
the balance to the executor, John b. Fogg, to
DC discharged from all liability on account
tnereof. No further costs to be allowed.
Decree accordingly.
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-29
Alleged Cruelty to a Horse.

Yesterday morning Edgar M. and Ernest
L. Watkins of Deering were brought before
the Municipal Court on charge of cruelty
to horse preferred by Mr.. A. M. Sawyer,
cruelty agent. The charge is that the men
hired horse and double seated carriage Of
e. S. Libby on Sunday morning to 60 to
Cumberland, leaving at about o'clock.
They took with them two young ladies from
Deering, and were gone all day, returning at
8 in the evening. The horse, Mr.. Libby
alleges. was in very bad condition, bleed
ing at both nostrils. and generally worn out.
The hearing was confined yesterday to the
arraignment, plea and procuring of bonds.
Both respondents pleaded not guilty. Bonds
at $500 each for their appearance on Wednes-
day morning next were secured.
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-29
Fire Department Uniforms.

The committee;on Firemen's Muster, held a
meeting with the Board of Engineers last
evening and voted to accept Haskell &
Jones's bid on suit, and Chas. A. Perry's
bid on caps for the fire department uni
forms.
The members Of the department are re-
quested to present themselves at Haskell &
Johnes's and Mr.. Perry's for measurement
as soon as possible.
The cap will be of the New York regula-
ton style, and the suit the same as adyer-
Il sed in the bids.
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-29
TO LET.

ITO LET-Furnished house with IL rooms
Il modern, near Congress street, West End, on
year or more lease. ready June 18th Also
house with rooms, mopern, pleasant and sunny
corner Gray and Winter streets, with lease. N.
s. GARDINER, 1856 Middle ST. PSI
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-29
Putting Themselves on Record.

This story equals "The Leavenwortl
Case" 10 interest. Be sure and get THE Bos
TON DAILY GLOBE on Saturday.
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-29

A few weeks ago the Democratic state COM
mittee sent out to prominent Democrats In
every part Of the state, circulars containing
these interrogatories:
1. What is the general feeling in your town as
to the Australian ballot SYSTEM?
Q. What towards the prohibltory law?
g.. Do the Democrats favor high license with
local option?
T. What lis the feeling on the tariff among
Democrats?
To the 624 letters sent out 47S answers
have been received up to the present time.
In reply to the first question, 439 out of the
47S are In favor OF the system, IS opposed
and 81 neutral.
In regard to prohibition, 312 say they are
opposed to the prohibitory law, so favor it
and Sc are neutral.
Out of AIS there are 1924 who declare for
high license with local option, "a say no, and
70 are divided.
Eight favor high tariff, 461 tariff revision
and 8 are divided.
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-29
Portland Savings Bank,

The annual meeting of the Portland Say
ings Bank was held yesterday. This board
Of directors was chosen George E. B. Jack
son, Weston F. Milliken, James p. Baxter,
Franklin r. Barrett, Edward A. Moves,
Charles s. Fobes, and Sidney W. Thaxter,
Stephen j. Young of Brunswick was elected
an associate corporator. After the closing
of the corporators' meeting the board Of
managers organized with the reelection of
George E. B. Jackson president and Edward
A, Moves treasurer,
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-29

EOR sALE-Lot of land 30x100, situated on
~ western side OF Green street, between cum,
perland and Portland streets. This must be sold
NAL Block. 29-l
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-29
Burglary at Yarmouth.

During Tuesday night the house of Mr.. E.
Q. Kingsley, the driver Of the Portland and
Yarmouth express, was entered by burglars
through front window. The burglars were
so fortunate as to secure $50 in cash. OF
this sum part was taken from a coat that
was lying in one of the rooms, and the re-
mainder from Mr. Kingsley's trousers peck
cts, the trousers having been thrown over a
chair by the bed when Mr. Kingsley retired.
There is no clue to the burglars.
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-29
SOME FACTS ABours ARoosrooK
Husuin2 western Town In Maine
potatoes for the MIIIIon-A Demand
for the Short Line.

10 the Editor of the Press:
Inree weeks spent in Aroostook conyinc-
es me OF the marvellous development of the
Harden OF Maine" during the past decade,
ana the outlook for even greater strides of
advancement in future. It is a wonderful
country and has the factors for real and rap
ID prosperity. write from the metropolis
OF Northeastern Maine-Houlton. A leis-
urely and thorough inspection of the public
buildings, water-works, electric light plant,
sewerage system, substantial brick blocks,
ana all that goes to make up place of this
Importance, certainly proves that Houlton
is to be in the near future city of consider
able size. 1t has many of the characteristics
of Western town, but its growth has been
substantial and healthy. This very day a
new $4,000 school building was dedicated
with appropriate exercises and it will be an
efficient adjunct to the Kicker Classical In
stitute with Its elegant Wording Hall. But
to realize the glories of Aroostook one must
ride days journey up through the large
Caribou. Just now the farmers are ishust-
ling In the potatoes. Imagine, gentle read
er, a 50-acre potato field In Maine. and 700
bushels as the product of one acre, just
outside the village of Presque Isle. Pota-
toes were sold here last winter as high as
$3.50 per barrel, and 1t is said many farmers
figure their actual income from the '89 yield
up among the thousands of dollars. One
hundred thousand dsllars' worth of the ia
nous "Aroosteok Hebrons" was shipped last
season from Caribou station alone. BY the
way, Caribou capitalists have recently put
in $4,000 dam. developing the water pow.
er to over 1000 horse power. This means in
dustrial progress. which is so much needed
here, as almost everything required in the
way of clothing, machinery, ETC., is now i'm
ported at burdensome cost.
The anxious inquiry among citizens lust
now is when will Mr.. Wescott begin opera
tions on the short line of railroad. This is
an enterprise Of exceeding Importance, open
ingu and rendering valuable vast section
OF Aroostook now undeveloped. In the Ian
guage of Col. Sellers: There's millions in
IT, A thing that puzzles me much is the
fact that money Is scarce up here at eight
per cent. interest on splendid farm security.
In Northern Aroostook 10 per cent is the
prevailing rate. Portland money lenders
should look East as well as West for invest
ments. " r. r
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-29

In this city, May 81, Emily K. daughter OF John
and Elizabeth Leatherborrow, aged % years.
Funeral service Thursday afternoon at $50
O'Clock, at No. IL Bracket street.
In this city, May %, Of whipping cough, Emma
Jane, youngest child of James G. and Jane Whit
ten. aged 2 years months.
Funeral on Friday afternoon at 2 O'Clock, at
No. 90 Merrill street.
In this city, May 81, Elizabeth, youngest daugh-
ter Of Mrs. Sarah and the late Charles L. FOshay,
aged years months
Funeral this Thursday afternoon at O'Clock,
at parents residence, No. 115 Green street.
In Saco.. May 81, Mary A., wife Of Abraham
Drew, aged 80 years.
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-29
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers Of real estate In
this county have been recorded at the Regis
try of Deeds:
Portland-Fred W. Shaw to Octavia F. Shaw.
$410.
Deering-Henry A. Turner to Elizabeth j.
Turner. 81. 80,
Freeport-George L. Mitchell to Addie T.
Dunding, ct al. ST..
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-29
Democratic peIaeates.

Inc delegates chosen at the Democratic
ware caueuses Tuesday evening met in con-
ventlon at ReceptionIhall last night to choose
three delegates ut large to attend the state
convention to be held in Augusta Tuesday.
June 80. E. z. SWEET was chairmang and e.
5. Osgood secretary. The following we're
nominated and elected: W. Il. Clifford
Charles Mccarthy, Jr., and Virgil &C. VIII.
son.
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-29
SUPERIOR COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE noNNEY.

James E. Cady paid S73s.25 fine and costs
on nuisance indictment, which has been
before the Law Court on questions of law.
Emma Tillinghast. a. sister Of the de-
ceased Julia A. Shain, held as a witness
against Or. Murch, was brought into court
and discharged.
against him for intoxication. He pleaded
n0to c0ntendeTe, and was sentenced to pay
fine and costs amounting to $34.95, which he
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-29
For Sale.

FFtHE Nicholas Hanson Farm, situated near
u Wescotts Hill, In Scarborough, miles from
Portland 1t contains about 1873 acres OF excel
lent land, cuts large amount of hay; has large
pasture. and Is well adapted for a milk farm ;
buildings In good repair, consisting Of house. large
barn and outbuildings; considerable amount Of
wood on the premises. Terms easy. part Of
sired.
Also about % acres of land OF Spring street,
near Saccarappa village In Westbrook, known as
spring and also good mill privilege. For fnforma-
tion ABOUT Doth the above properties INQUIRE OF
AUGUSTUS +. MOULTON,
mylOdn 1873 Middle st. Portland
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-29
EyerybOdy N HOUSE Lot.

EXTRAORDINARY opportunity to acquire n
ing seven dollars and a half $3.50 quarterly; or
II preferred go cts, weekly. This small sum will
secure beautiful building lot containing 5000
50 feet on Hartley or Clinton Avenue, Stevens
Plains. Deering which will soon be a part of
Portland. IN a delightful neighborhood. in
proximity to excellent schools and churches.
After securing a lot money to build may be
obtained on as favorable terms If desired. The
number OF lots to be sold on these terms Is limited
For further particulars apply to BENJAMIN
SHAW, 511h Exchange st, my26dlm
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-29
Franco.AmerIcan Can Opening
COMPANY.

A corporation to be known as the Franco
American Can Opening Company of Maine.
capital stock $4,000. nothing paid In, has
been organized at Portland, for the purpose
OF manufacturing and dealing in cans and
appliances for opening the same. The officers
are:
President-Chas: p. Mattocks, Portland.
Treasurer-Frederlck Jones, Deering.