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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-03-05

Congressman Lodges bill to place fourth
class postmasters under the civil service
rules has much to commend it, These
officers are in no proper sense political.
Their duties are simply the collection and
distribution of mail matter, and the only
questions that on sidera-
ton in their selection are such as have
a bearing on their character, and
their competency to perform their
duties. The practice has grown up
In the selection of these postmasters
of taking their politics into account The
result IS that with every change of admin.
istration there is change OF these officers,
creating oftentimes confusion and incon-
venience. with no compens ating advan-
tage. OF cours; it will be objected to MI.
Lodges bill that it will tend to create an
aristocracy of office holders, but an aristoc-
racy of fourth-class postmasters with sala-
ries ranging from $25 to $500 year will
probably not prove serious menace to the
Republic.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-03-05
WEDNESDAY MORNING. MARCH 8.

We do not read anonymous letters and commp'
nicatiops. The name and address OF the writer
are IN all cases indispensable, not necessarily for
publication but as guarantee Of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or preserve
communications that are not used.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-03-05

10 dozen 20 cent Nectkies at.............. cents
saturday morning we shall place on sale
20 dozen OF Shaw's so cent snow black
hosiery az only cents
we nave never sold the same goods before for less
than As cents.
A nice nara wood ruler given away with each
Suit or Overcoat in our Children's
Department.
90 cent Unlaundred Shirts at only. ...371z cents
10 dozen Is cent Braces at.............. y cents
% cent boxes Reversible Linene Cuffs,
only ........... .......................16 cents
% cent Laundried Shirts at only.... ...48 cents
DO dozen 20 cent Linen Handkerchiefs,
per dozen ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. S1.63
or six for. ..... ...S2 cents
which Is less than wholesale price.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-03-05
pIBTHs.


The number of births returned for the
year ending March 81, 1889, was 77S-males,
These returns are far from satisfactory.
They are made by the assistant assessors.
whose returns are supplemented by those OF
the officer appointed to take the school CEN
sus. frequently these returns do not agree
either In the children's names or date of their
birth, although evidently referring TO the
same children. In this particular, as In all
others relating TO the collection and record
Of vital statistics, the laws of this state are
wofully deficient. We are far behind most,
II not all, other states, and in consequence
we are not able to compare our condition or
progress with that Of other states which
provide by law for proper registration Of
such statistics.
The members of the board are DR.. Charles
D. Smith, term expires April, 1892; DR.. A.
K. P. Meserve, term expires April, 1891 !;
George G. Burgess, term expires April, 1890.
G. d. Smith is chairman, George G. Burgess
secretary, and j. II. Sayward inspector.
City EIectrician's Report.
Mr.. Levi L. Cummings, the city electrician.
argos the purchase of the improved fire alarm
telegraph apparatus, and Gays non-interfer-
elce repeater would prevent the confusion in
giving the alarm. (The city government
voted TO purchase one Monday night.) Three
non-inteIference street signal boxes have
been added to the box circuits the past year.
A few more should be added the ensuing
year. An indicator has been put in the
Hayes truck house. Fourteen tappers have
been put In, nine miles Of line wire used
The Telephone company need some new
poles and wires. The Electric Light Co. are
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-03-05

Inc business experience of the
UNION MUTUAL LIFE INSIIR-
ANCE COMPANY has covered a
period OF forty years, during which
time IL has written policies aggre-
eating nearly Two Hundred Mil
non Dollars upon the lives OF One
Hundred Thousand persons.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-03-05
10 the Commissioners of Port
land Harbor:

VII Undersigned desire to lay railroad track
80 >. from on commercial street on to Long wharf,
portion Of the dock at the Junction OF the wharf
WIN me street Wul You please appoint day
(SignedD DANIEL CHASE
Portland, Feb, &c. 1890.
On the above petition il is ordered that a
nearing pc appointed for FRIDAY, March 7th.
mex. al O'clock p. m. at the head Of Long
petition together with this our order thereon be
given by publication in the Portland daily papers
(Signed)
CHARLES MERRILL,) Harnor
s. b. KELSEY, nalpor
@. II. FARLEY COMMISSIONERS
Portland, Feb, 20, $780, fsb27dtd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-03-05
GEO. Q. FRYE,
Corner of Congress and Franklin Streets

One Of the best ways of helping
yourself Is to support home insti-
tutlonss. success IN life being far
easier to attain In thriving than
a standstill community. Citizens
OF Maine should recognize this fact
and place their Life Insurance In
their home company.
feb11TT&Stf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-03-05
THE ROCHESTER,
LOAN AND BANKING COMPANY.
EDWIN WALLACE. JOHN L. CoPP,
President Cashier
Capital Fully Paid, 100000. 90
Surplus a. Undivided Profits, 81 100000

incorporated by special New Hampshire Legls
iature.)
Sub ect to all the Laws regulating Savings
Banks, and under the direct supervision Of the
Bank Commissioner, Is made legal depositorv
for funds OF Trustees and Guard ians.
Deposits In the Savings De. artment commenee
TO draw interest the first of every month ats per
cent free OF all taxes. W. POI
Our 9 per cent Debenture Bonds secured nv
deposit OF nrst mortgages on improved property IN
question. ei9 oeSohu
For further particulars we respectfully refer IN
our representative below: -sA0i W
The ROCHESTER, LOAN & BANKING Col
having thoroughly investigated the above insti-
tullon and having become familiar with Its man
asSment, can state that heartily recommend IL
penny one OF the best in this part of the country
,pr SAFE and well paying investment.-especally
ane DeDenture Bond and do most cordially solicit
a. snare OF the patronage Of Banks, Bankers. In
surance and Trust Companies, Educational and
benevolent Institutions, Trustees, Guardians and
rIlVate individuals Any and all business tor the
ABOVE institution will be properly and promptly
attended to. Yours respectfully,
GEO q. CANNELL,
Agent of the Travellers Insurance Co.
First National Bank Building Room 4, Portland
Maine. dec7d3m
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-03-05

Genuite $3.50 Leather Vests, sizes 80,
SO ard So at................... 49,. 1.1s
worth $500 at wholesale.
Lot 654l-S28.00 Gray listers for. 1889. 1852
Each cost several dollars more at whole
sale.
Lots 816 and 546-S2. 90 Pants for ...... 1.5O
Lot 725-S2.50 Pants for............... 200
Lot S28-S2.50 All Wool Canada Gray 200
Genuine $500 Putnam Pants at only. 2.9S
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-10-18
HOSPITAL DIRECTORS.
A Quarterly Meeting Held Last
Night.

A Quarterly Meeting Held Last
Night.
The directors of the Connecticut State
Hospital society held the regular quarterly
meeting in the rooms of the board of
health last night. Chairman Eli Mix jr.,
of the prudential committee submitted
the report for the last quarter. 1t gave
the number of patients admitted during
this time as 1874, the number discharged as
157; died, 26; births, z; largest number in
one day, So; smallest in one day, 81; daily
average, SO. The Marett fund has sup.
ported thirty eight patients, most OF
whom would have been destitute of all
aid without it. The daily average of pool
patients treated through the fund was six.
teen. The quarterly receipts amounted to
$9,074.05, the expenditures to $40, 654 Sc,
leaving an excess of expenditure OF
81, 5S0.53. There was received 81 ,374. so
and expended 81 ,452 Al over the figures of
the corresponding quarter a year ago.
The deficit for three-quarters of the year
is SO, 1885. Improvements have been
made about the grounds, the morgue and
pavilions have been removed to make way
for the new Marett Home for Incurables
which will be begun next spring. New
telephone service has been put in the
buildings at a cost of S545.93 The am
bulance has answered thirty-one calls,
six over the preceding quarter. DIR. F. L.
Dibble has presented some valuable med
ical works to the institution. The direc-
tors passed resolutions of regret upon the
death of the late DR.. E. HI. Bishop, who
was president of the society from 1872 to
1880 and who has been an active member
of the medical staff for years. His char
acter and devotion were fttingly eulo
gized.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-10-18
miscellaneous.
Ordinance de Sidewalk

Ordinance de Sidewalks.
DE it ordained by the Court of Common Coun-
I'D Gil of the City of New Haven:
That Sections and 2, Page 259, relating to
sidewalks, be amended by striking said sections
out
In Court of Common Council, read, accepted
and Ordinance adopted
Approved October Is 1890.
A true copy of record.
Attest: EDWARD DOwNES,
o1s3t City Clerk.
Ordinance de Sidewalks.
DE it ordained by the Court of Common Coun-
ID Gil of the City Of New Haven:
nances of the city of New Haven, be and the
same is hereby amended so that said section
owner and every person having the care or Gus
tody of any building or parcel of land bordering
upon any street in the said city, where there is
way or sidewalk in a safe and convenient condi.
ton for the of the public, and shall forthwith
ing or incommoding the public travel upon the
same, and shall remove therefrOm without delay
any and all Instructions that may be placed or
found thereon.
IF such owner or person having the care or
custody of any such building or parcel OF land
shall neglect to repair such defects, it shall be
the duty of the superintendent of streets to
make such repairs, and the expense thereof
shall be charged against such owner, agent or
person having charge OF such premises in favor
'.All recommendations from the board of pub
lie works to the court Of common council for the
laying, relaying or repairing OF any sidewalk in
said city shall be accompanied by the name of
person owning property or estate, or the agent OF
such person, adjoining such sidewalk, with the
street and number thereof; and whenever a hear
ing is to be held for the purpose of laying relay
ing repairing sidewalks as aforesaid the assist
ant city clerk for said city shall cause advertise
ment to be publishee in the daily papers of such
hearing ut least for two days, and shall cause
legal notice to be given to said property owners,
their agents or person having charge of said
property or estate, which notice shall be left at
the usual place of abode of such property owners
or his or their agent"
New Haven, October 2, 1890.
In Court of Common Council. read. accepted
and ordinance adopted.
Approved October Is, 1890.
A true copy of record.
Attest: EDWARD DOWNES, City Clerk.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-10-18
THE SYRACUSE FIRE.
Further Particulars of the Awful
Disaster-Subscriptio Started for
the Elevator Boy.

Further Particulars of the Awful
Disaster-Subscriptio Started for
the Elevator Boy, ...
SYRACUSE, Oct. IA large force of
men were put to work this morning dig
ging at the big pile of brick that remains
of Leland hotel. Very little has been ac-
complished, however, as the ruins, more
particularly in the neighborhood of the
main elevator shaft, that still towers up
from the middle of the wreck six stories
high, are yet hot and smoking.
The condition of the seriously injured is
more hopeful tonight than it was last
| night. The most serious cases are those
of Maggie Doyle, who jumped from q six
story window, Annie Campbell, who threw
herself from fifth floor, Mary lyman, who
fell while descending the rope. The Doyle
| girl may die, but the other two may re-
cover. M. J.. Carey, the Leland hotel
been dangerously hurt, is preparing to
leave for his home at Glen Falls. F. W.
Gilmore of Rhode Island, whose back wal
torn the entire length of the spinal column
by nail. was well enough to leave fol
home. P. S. Drysdale of New York, who
dropped two stories, is doing well but will
not be in a condition to be removed TO
some time. There is movement on foo
to raise purse for Henry Rocker, tn
colored elevator boy, and Cora Tanner, tn
acaress, heads the subscription list will
$40. Rocker ran his elevator until tn
flames actually began to lick the sides ant
the whole shaft was filed with smoke
More than twenty lives were saved by tn
boys bravery. The coroner has decide
upon a thorough investigation and separat
inquests will be held in the cases of all th
persons killed.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-10-18
THE DERBY RACES.
Yesterdays Races-One Race to be
Finished To-Day.

Finished To-Day.
DERBY, Oct. 1.-THE first race to-day
was the unfinished race of yesterday in the
2:43 class, which resulted as follows:
Ben, b &, G. W. Nelson. Observation-Disclosures. 9
Lady H., m, CD. Moses. 800. .......... 8
C.C.M., having won one heat yesterday,
was awarded the race. Time 2.40, $40,
2:36a.
The next race started the 1888 class,
purse $3.50. The horses entered were:
Pilot. b g, E. F. Bass, Providence; Gerald,
bl g, William Nicely, New Haven; DR.. Car
yer, b G, j. J. Webster, Pittsfeld; C.M.G.,
g, G. E. Swan, Derby; Nellie F., m, E.
J. Fishe, Troy, N. V; Aleck McCord, b g,
James Traveneil, New York; Susie, b m,
w. B. Smith, Hartford; Volunteer, b g,
w. A. Collins, Brooklyn.
Nellie F. won the first two heats, Susie
coming in second. The judges declared
the third no heat. 1t is understood that
they based their decision ON the belief that
Susie was not driven to win. So they put
Charles Swan of Derby in to drive and he
won the fourth and fifth heats with Susie.
Time 2:32, 2:32, 2:30t, 2:30t.
This race is still uncompleted and will be
finished tomorrow afternoon.
The next race on was the free all
PAGERS for purse of $500.
Monka Rola, 6. William Nicely, New
Honesty, g. b. Fox. New Haven. -.
Moxie. &, I. Nance, New York. 1900. 3 3
silverthread, g, James Traverneil,New
Time s:si, a:sisN assis. Wis
This race will also have to be finished
tomorrow. The attendance was light ant
there was comparatively little interes
manifested.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-10-18

Oct. 17.-Philip Brady, the young man
who was injured by being caught in belt
at the factory Of the Peck, Stow & Wilcox
company few days ago, died Thursday
night. He never rallied and remained nm
conscious from the time of the accident to
his death. The funeral will take place
Sunday at the home of his parents on
Queen street and burial will be in New
Britain.
Rev. Josiah Tyler, late of South Africa,
will discourse on missionary work at the
Congregational church tomorrow.
The Peck, Stow & Wilcox company have
made their regular quarterly dividend of
II per cent.
Mr.. John Newton has gone to Cleveland,
o.. for visit of several weeks.
COlburn,s Philadelphia Mustard best
for Table or Medical uses. In u & u u tins.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-10-18

BERLIN, Oct. IA terrible tragedy &C.
Cured to-day at Renikendorf, suburb of
this city. A builder named Schaaf, who
at one time was wealthy but who lost his
money and is now heavily indebted, at
tackled his wife and five children with a
Ratchet and hacked their heads in a terri
BILE manner. Three of the children have
died from their injuries and Frau Schaaf
and the remaining two children are un-
conscious and dying. The murderer has
fed and thus far eluded the efforts made
to capture him.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-10-18
TWO KILLED.
A Gang OF Robbers Engage In a Flerc
Battle With Citizens In an Obi,

A Gang OF Robbers Engage In a Fierce
Battle With Citizens In an Ohio
Town.
LIMA, O., Oct. 17.-An organized gang
of robbers made raid on Ohio City,
west of this city on the Chicago and Erie
road, this morning. They robbed num-
Der of houses and about 8 o'clock were de-
tected blowing open the safe in F.
N. Halls store The alarm was
given and a posse of citizens organized.
The robbers discovered that they had been
detected and when the posse closed in on
them they opened fire. A fierce battle
followed, during which the safe was blown
open and the contents extracted. The
robbers then reiterated, but not until one
of their number, named Charles Hover,
and William Place a member of the posse,
were killed and several wounded. The
posse gave chase, but the robbers made
their escape. Hover and Place were bust
ness men in the town, married and leave
families.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-10-18

BARNsTABLE, Mass, Oct. 17.-Mary E.
Buckley of West Barnstable, school
teacher, was tried yesterday in the superior
court for alleged assault on Leroy Blossom,
aged six years, pupil, by wrapping him
with pointer, which resulted in paralysis
of his arm. Damages were placed at 1900
and the jury rendered vereict for the
TEACHER
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-10-18
BIG POLO DEVELOPMENTS

Some Startling Changes Anticipated
Tho Meeting I'm Hartford Yester-
day.
HARTFORD, Oct. IA meeting of the
polo league was held here this evening at
the United States hotel. President Hilton
and Secretary Treasurer Macdonald of New
Haven, Managers Whiting of Water
bury, Harris of Bridgeport, Lucas
of Meriden, Gussman of New Britain,
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-10-18
VICTIM OF FANATICIsM.
Slain to Test Negro Preacher
Ability to Restore to Life.


COLUMBIA, S. c., Oct. 17.-Primus
Jones, colored, was killed on Sunday
morning at a protracted meeting at Sum-
ter, S. G. Deputy Coroner S. A. Norris
held an inquest at the church. The testi-
mony showed that in perfect frenzy of
fanaticism Jones was killed by the Rev.
A. H. Durant, the negro pastor, and Rich
ard Campbell, prominent member of the
church, because he had expressed doubts
about the supernatural power of Durant to
kill and restore to life. They had made
Jones test case, but it had failed. A
large number of Durant's congregation be-
lieved that he possessed supernatural pow
er until his failure. The finding was that
Jones was killed and murdered by Rich
ard Campbell and A. H. Durant. The
jury was composed of intelligent colored
on their verdict. The prisoners are in
Jail
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-10-18

FALMOUTH, KY. Oct. 17.-Town Marshal
vogelsong was killed last night by an un-
known assassin, who fred upon him just
as he was entering his gate. A double
load of buckshot was discharged into his
head and face. He leaves a widow and ten
children. He has had occasion. recently,
to shoot at several persons, and there is q
suspicion that one of these is the assassin.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-10-18
TRLEGRAPHIo JoTTINGs.

The census bureau to-day announced the
population of the state of Pennsylvania to
be 8, PAS, 574, an increase of 965, 683.
Further advices from Santiago says that
six persons at least were killed by the ex-
plosion Monday in the Jurgua NINE
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-10-18
HOW ARE You DEMOCRATS

Some of the First Fruits of the Nc.
Ktnley Tariff.
LAWRENCE, Mass, Oct. 12.-The Wash
ington mills, worsted manufacturers, will
at once increase the plant to an extent
that will give employment to $50 more OPP
eratives. New improved machinery will
be put in and the production largely in
creased. The Arlington mill will increase
its plant and give employment to 500 more
operatiyes
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-10-18

The coroner's jury investigating the
deaths by tho explosion of the Dupont
Powder Company's works, rendered YER
dict that the twelve men came to their
death by an accidental explosion.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-10-18
81 Church Street,
Room 8, Benedict's BIIlddng.
u. F. COMSTOCK & co.
HOUSES, STORES, COTTAGES

Real Estate for Sale or Rent.
AeeA A pleasant one family house, rooms,
:;!| on Brown street, $3,0 900.
lsR new two family house, II rooms, mod
ern conveniences, on Washington street, u, 500.
A good one family house, rooms, on Frank
street, 81 800.
A new one family house, 8 rooms, modern con-
veniences, on Howard avenue, $3.50.
new six family house, 80 rooms, with two
stores, modern conveniences centrally located,
at a bargain.
and building lots on line of horse railroad.
Monev loaned in slmS to suit,
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-10-18
Probate Court, District of New Haven. IS.
Nou Houov nrtobor 1901 {

Probate Court, District of New Haven, S.
New Haven, October 10, 1890
ENSTATE Of JARED BRADLEY, late Of East
d Haven, in said district, deceased.
Upon the application of Mary Bradley,
executrix, praying that an instrument in writing
purporting to be the last will and testament
Of said deceased may be proved, approved, al
ton on file more fully appears, it is
ORDERED-That said application be heard
and determinedat Probate court to be held at
New Haven in said district, on the 23d day Of DC
tober, A. p, 1890. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon,
and that notice be given Of the tendency of said
thereon by publishing the same three times il
some newspaper having q circulation in said
district. By the court,
on 8tt TIMOTHY E. CALLAHAN, Clerk.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-10-18

were present. oprinBueiu WAS IopIcstuteu
by Mr.. Lobby of Hartford and the Hartford
association by ex-President Smith. The
schedule was revised and Messrs. Wilson
of Hartford, Donnelly of New Haven and
O'Malley of Gloucester, Mass, appointed
the official referees of the league.
Manager Whiting of Waterbury desired
permission to transfer the Waterbury
franchise to Worcester, Mass, but the
league refused to grant it. 1t was voted
to use the same rules as last season and to
adopt the Spaulding ball. Manager
Gussman proposed an ironclad con-
tract to bind the players which brought
forth considerable discussion. Should the
proposed contract be adopted it is not
believed that any of the players would
sign it. Charles Daniels of Hartford, Dam
iel Shannon of Bridgeport and James Kelly
of New Haven were appointed substitute
referees
MATTERS OF THE SCHOOLS.
Short Meeting OF the Board of Edu.
cation.
Messrs. Howarth and Avis were not
present at the meeting of the board of ed
ucation last night.
Mr.Adler, for the committee on supplies
recommended that the finance committee
draw whatever amount is still due the dis
trict from the $4,000 appropriation for
free books. This Recommendation was
adopted.
The resignation of G. Fl. Case, janitor
of Ferry street school, was received and
accepted, and Francis Ray of lis Clay
street, a woodworker now employed at
Shoninger's piano shop, was suggested for
his place by Mr.. Leigh, who said Major
Strong also favored his appointment. Mr..
Avis, the other member of the building
committee, was absent, and Captain O'Brien
thought the matter should be referred TO
the committee again, as he considered the
report of Mr.. Leigh irregular. After some
discussion this was done.
Captain O'Brien stated that several per-
sons had come to him lately to state that
they could not afford to have their school
children .vaccinated and that the town au-
thorities refused to pay for this except
they be put upon the list as paupers. He
thought the law would compel the town to
do this. The matter was referred to the
school committee to investigate.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-10-18
CITY CAB COMPANY,

80 and 40 Olive Street. Telephoness7
S@& Coupes or Hacks at any hour. Car
N riages furnished for weddings, funer-
ais shopping and church calls; terms reasona-
10 iaO1