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The Portland daily press., 1890-10-10
Moses and Alfred Jacobs Suing Sew
enteen Insurance Companies.

BOSTON. October 9.-In the second session
of the Superior Court this forenoon, were be
gun the cases Of Moses and Alfred Jacobs VS..
the Imperial Fire Insurance Company. and
sixteen other insurance companies. The
defendants were represented by L. s. Dab
ney and Thomas Russell, but the plaintiffs
had no counsel, their case being conducted
by one of themselves, Alfred Jacobs.
The plaintiffs were traders in Lewiston,
Me-, and on December 10, 1886, their store in
that city, containing stock of dry and fan
cy goods, boots, shoes and clothing was total
ly destroyed by fire. There was at the time
insurance on the stock amounting to S22,0 900
but the insurance companies, the defendants
in the present suits, refused to pay the loss
on the ground that the plaintiffs were guilty
of fraud. The case Is still on trial.
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-10
The Ball Players.

NEW YORK, October 9.-The members rU1. ~
the National League were present lh das' ldssV
From O'clock last night until after MD
night Messrs. Spalding aud Day Of the M ~
tlonal League, and Messrs. johnson, uoous ooyt,
win and Talcott of the Players League weIe w
clOseted in the Fifth Avenue hott hst'Tio Ma M
were then then thoroughly discussed put no
action taken. HMr Spalding Is authority Iot
the Statement that all were satisfied Inas nav
somethina must be done. and that soon, LOT
t6e benefit of the game and capitalists VINO
have their money invested. Inc ut outcCfe, of Z
Committee by the League to confer with
Committee from the Players Association.
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-10
STATE ITEMS OF INTEREST,

The Bangor Commercial thinks that Ban
gor may get the state prison.
Brunswick is looking about for an iron
foundry to do the work for ter mills.
A man who Is sentenced to state prison Is
legally dead. Hence Micah Norton has made
his will.
Bath Times: SIN fact there are two young
lawyers that Maine people have had their
eyes on Of late, wondering where they would
eventually urn up. One Is Heath Of Angus
Ia. and the other Is Littlefield, of RockIand.
Both are orators and both are smart. Watch
themp'
Ellsworth American: "The average Maine
boy. who never gets left, is we'll represented
by one small kid who lives in Hancock.
Little Ed was tormenting his big brother
when the mother came to decide the case by
telling the three-year-old gentleman that II
he did not behave she would slap MIN, 10
which threat he exclaimed, 'WhereY any
where can find chance replied the lnotn- s11-
er. A CLEAN of triumph shot into Eddle
face as he retorted, We'll, Pm sitting risu'
| on that chance
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-10

A decision has been filed in Boston by
Jndee Colt in the case of the Pullman Car
Company against the Boston & Albany road.
Il is substantially verdict against the Wag-
ner Company. The opinion by Judge Colt
bule car platform, that the invention was
patentable and that the patent is infringed
by the defendant.
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-10

The following are the United States Signal
Service observations for yesterday. 0cto-
Der 9th, taken at p. m, 10Th meridian time
the observations for each station being given
In this order: Temperature. direction of the
wind. state of the weather:
Boston, 52o, NV, cloudy; New York, Coz
Sc. partly cloudy; Philadelphia. Coz, SW,
cloudless; Washington, 600, Sc, cloudless
Albany, 50o. NE, cloudy; Buffalo, 52o. NE,
Detroit, $50, Sc, cloudless; Chicago. 6So,
Sc, cloudless; ST. Paul, $50, NV, cloudless
Duluth, 520, w. partly cloudy; st. Vincent,
400, w, cloudy; Bismarck, 400, NV, cloudy
Jacksonville, 720, n, rain.
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-10
The Affairs Of Erin.


LONDON, October 9-Mr. Parnell has been
forbidden by his physician TO take part In
the outdoor agitations, owing to his poor
health
Mr.. Gladstone. writing In support Of the
Liberal candidate at Eccles, declares that
every one voting for the Conservative candl-
date will be responsible for the employment
Of bullets and batons against legal and peace
iul meetings In Ireland, which would not be
dared or tolerated In England.
Mr.. Courtney, Mp, in a speech at Belfast
said he had travelled in the south and west
CT ireland and the cases where potatoes are
total failure are very few In number.
The Canadian Duty on Logs.
OTTAWA, Ont, October 9.-Sir John A.
aeDonald said today that the government
had not yet come to decision respecting the
export duty on sawn logs.
Foreign Notes.
Intelligence received from Bermuda states
that the enterlc fever is prevalent among the
Grenadier Guards aud many deaths have Oc-
Cured.
Steamer Axenhalme. Liverpool for Mon
treal, Is ashore of Crosse Isle. She Is said
to be in bad position.
Doctor Robert Sacasa, who succeeded to
the presidency OF Nicaragua on the death OF
Evaristo Caraso. In August, 1889, has been
reelected BY an overwhelming majority for
four years.
Everything is quiet in Salvador and on the
frontier.
Advices from Guatemala say affairs there
are controlled with an iron hand. The actu-
al course Of the country Is controlled by
Barillas and a most absolute dictatorship
exists. A revolution Is not Improbable.
Hon. Wilfred Laurier spoke at st. Hya-
cinthe, Que, Wednesday night and was
even more outspoken than at AbbottsfOrd In
declaration Of unrestricted reciprocity with
the United states. He asserted this as be-
ing the only means by which the nations
could dwell side By side In peace and the
only policy by which in future any govern
ment Gao gain or hold power. All members
Of the Liberal party here spoke In similar
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-10

The Bangor Commercial thinks that Ban
gor may get the state prison.
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-10

Before the Legislature.

AUGUSTA, October 9.-Even at this early
day the workingmen are moving to fur
ther their interests before the next legisla-
ture, Mr. R. f. Chalk of Kennebunk. chair
man of the executive committee of the Shoe
makers Union of York county, is taking
steps to circulate among the labor organiza-
tions of the state 1000 petitions, which will
ask the legislature to make Labor Day le-
gal holiday, and repeal so much of the So
called conspiracy act' as affects working
men. Furthermore there will be embodied
in the petition clause in favor of the enact
ment of an Australian ballot law. The Aus
tralian ballot bill is to be push ed the coming
winter. A gentleman deeply interested in
its welfare says that o. B. Clasou, ESQ.,, of
Gardiner, representative-elect, has consented
to introduce bill into the legislature similar
to that of Mr.. Looney of two years ago,
and will give it his earnest and hearty sup
mort
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-10

ITO LET-House No. 25 Chestnut street, IL
n rooms, hot and cold water, bath room house
newly painted and papered throughout. Inquire
OF u. nj. DOUGLAS, 47S Congress- St. IL
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-10
Contagious Diseases.

AUGUSTA, October 9.-The following con-
tagious diseases have been reported to the
State Board of Health for the past week:
Diphtheria- Bangor. 1; Eastport 8; Portland,
1.
Scarlet tever-Fayette 1; Whltneyville, 1.
1; oxford. 3; Portland 7; Presaue Isle. 8: San.
ford, z; TOpSham, 2; Vassalboro, 2.
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-10
VIII Redeem Bonds.

WASHINGTON, October 9.-The Secretary
of the Treasury today issued circular offer
ing to redeem Al per cent bonds of the loan
of 1891, acts of July 16, 1870, and January
20 1871, with interest to August 81, 1891.
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-10

ITO LET AND FOR sALE-To let, tene-
Il ments Of five. six and nine rooms; prices
from $3.50 to SIT per month For sale, five
houses near Union Station--Iwo with stables j,
@. W0oDMAN, 1051s Exchane st. 81
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-10

Brunswick is looking about for an iron
foundry to do the work for Eer mills.
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-10

EOR RkNT-In Congress Square, a board
IL ing house containg n rooms; present occu-
pant will vacate about October 18th; probably
some of the boarders would like to remain. A
pleasant and attractive location. BENJAMIN
SHAW, 5l1s Exchange street. 81
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-10

ITO LET-A very nice front room. unfurnished
Il on first floor; has gas and use Of bath; CEN
tral location. Apply to JOHN F. PROCTOR,
Centennial Block. II
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-10

BANGOR, October "a special to the
Whig from Ellsworth says that Alexander
Martin was arraigned before Judge Dutton
on the complaint of Conductor Healy of the
Maine Central. of not paying his fare on de-
mand, from Bar Harbor to Ellsworth. AT
ter hearing, Martin was fined $40 and
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-10
WERE TRADERS IN LEWISTON.

f. w. Reynolds ch. e. Saxon... 81
Time-2.23s4, 2.2394 2 1884 % 2314.
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-10

"ANTED-By harness maker, one who
w understands new work and repairing
Steady work Address, W. III. DURKEE, Berlin
Falls N III
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-10
FOB SALE

EOR SALE = Houses; prices $500, $3.50,
N $500, 5000, s 600, $1,000, $500, $1,000.
$4,000, s2500, s2700, $4,000, $4,000. j. C.WOOD-
MAN, 1o512 Exchange street. 81
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-10
Obituary Notes.

Alexander Johnston of Wiscasset, who
died October 4th, was a member Of the Bow
of history, and has done considerable valua-
Bile work in relation to the history of Pema-
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-10

EOR sALE-Dark brown stallion colt, foaled
IL June 22, 1880; sired by Westland, 1850
out of well bred mare. A good opportunity to
buy fine bred colt. For further information ad.
dress SAMUEL LITTLEFIELD, Sanford, Maine
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-10

The 23d annual convention of the Maine
State Sunday School Association will be held
in the Temple Street Congregational Church,
Waterville. Oct IA, 10 and 16. The pro.
gramme follows:
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-10
WANTEA1Agents to Sc

WhNTEA-Agents to sell the Pinless Clothes
uhh HU Line; the only line ever invented that
n0ds the clothes without pins; perfect success ;
patent recently issued; sold only by ageuts, TO
whom the exclusive right is given; OH receipt of so
cents we VIII send sample line by mail; also cir
territory at onoe. Address n ne s-iuIess CIoIhes
Line Co., IL Hermon Street, Worcester, Mass.
"Fh0 S&W6m
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-10
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,

Published every day Sundays excepted) by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
At 81 EXCHANGE STREET. PORTLAND, ME.
TERMS: Seven Dollars Year. When payment
Is made strictly In advance the price will be Six
Dollars.
RATES OF ADvERTIsING-on lAch space Of
the length of column, or twel lines faonpareU
constitutes square"
$l.50 per square, daily, first week; 75 cents per
week after; three insertions or less 81 90; con
tinuing every other day after first week. 80 cents.
Half square, three insertions or less, rs cents.
one week, $l.O0; 50cents per week after.
SPECIAL NOTICES, one-third additional.
Under head of "AMUSEMENTS" and "AUCTION
SALES" $500 per square per week; three inser-
tions or less, S1.50.
THE MAINE STATE PRESS.
Published every THURSDAY MORNING, at $3.50
year II paid in advance, $500 a year.
Advertisements inserted in the "MAINE STATn
PRESS" (Which has large circulation in every
part Of the State) for 90 per square for first in
sertion. and 30 cents per square for each subse.
quent insertion.
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-10
For Stealing a Boat.

RocKLAND, October 9.-Sheriff Irish has
arrested William Francis, charged with
stealing 20,foot sloop, owned by C. M.
Gray. The boat has been recovered. Gray
is in Portland. and telegram has been sent
to him there asking what shall be done with
the nronartv
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-10
AT MYSTIC PARK.
The October Meeting Begins With
Races on a Poor Track,

Boston. October 9.-The October meeting
at Mystic Park opened today. The track
was poor. The summaries:
2.40 CLASS, PURSE $500, DIVIDED.
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-10

rNO LET-A sunny, comfortable, old fashioned
Il house, of eight rooms, in very desirable
location; has just been put in thorough repair and
| ii now ready for occupancy. Has large sunny
| yard. Apply at No. 58 GRAY ST. Al
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-10
FOR aayor Of N " York.

NEW YORK. October 9.-The peoples mn'
nlcipal league has nominated Francis W.
Scott for mayor.
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-10

GENERAL AGENTS make $1,000 TO S5UOO
W per year, canvassers 81 TO $40 per day sell
ing The 'Celebrated Taylor Patent Adjustable
Shoe The exclusive right to sell this shoe in any
territory is a valuable monopoly. Our system Of
selling this shoe is new ana original. Address
with &c stamp, CONSOLIDATED ADJUSTABLE
SHOE Co. Salem. Mass. SeplUeOdlm
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-10
THE MAINE STATE PRESS.
THE WEATH Err.


Following is the forecast OF the weather
for Maine and New Hampshire: Fair !;
winds becoming southerly; stationary tenn
perature.
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-10
weather Observations.

Mean daily ther.... 49.5 Max. vel. wind a.. 8
Maximum ther.. .6S. o Total precp.
Binimum ther.....41.0
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-10

nor and Council, and perhaps the staff,
should attend the launching of the warship
Maine on the 18th inst, and he is now try
ing to arrange the trip.
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-10
AGENTS WANTED
GENTs wANTE - in every c,,,,

A GENTS WANTED in every city and town
"A in Maine, on Beautiful Gems" Eievantlv
illustrated; fine eel engrayings. "Gateiy's iT,}
versal EDUCATOR" endorsed by press and public
Family BiDles in English, German, Sweede and
Dane-NOrwegian. Photograph Albums, ali lates
Portland. ga
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-10
The Pension List.

WASHINGTON, October Extensions have
been granted to the following Maine peo-
pie:
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-10
Local Weather Report.

PoRTIANp, Me-. October o, 1890.
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-10

ITO LET-Burnished rooms WITH ,,.ao..
"A conyeniences, in private family nyu'ta can he
seen from ! a. m. to p. m, and s to n n1 o09
= 81
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-10

CYRUS Southard.
Adam Cunningham. Washington.
Joseph Phillips, Vassal6oro.
Robert Tripp, south Lubec.
Daniel Honey, TOgus.
Martin VinaI, Orono.
Robert A. Webster, Bangor.
w III. Foss, Liyermore Falls.
w III. Roberts, Auburn.
BYRON Babcock, Lewiston.
The Portland daily press., 1890-10-10
To LET.

TTlO LET-New house Of nine rooms steam
Il and all modern convenences, in one of the
the city. w. II. WALDRON, 18o Middle street.
IL
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1890-01-22
SUMMONS.

In the District Court Of the Second Judicial Dis.
trict of the Territory Of Idaho. in and for the
County Of Alturas.
George w. venable, Plaintiff. VS.. George H.
Roberts. Defendant.
The Territory of Idaho sends greeting to George
II. Roberts. Defendant
You are hereby required to appear in an action
brought against you by the above named plaintiff.
in the District Court of the 8. cond Judicial Dis
trict of the Territory Of Idaho in and for the
county of Alturas, and to answer the complaint
filed therein, within ten days exclusive of the
day Of service after the service on you of this
served out of this county but in this district.
within twenty daya; Othtrwis Use. within forty days
or Judgment by default will be taken against
you according to the prayer of said complaint
The said action is brought to recover judgWe ent
against you for the sum OF s2O92."s. besides inter
est and costs OF suit, AZ fellows:
Filst For the sum Of Sl955.3 with interest
thereon from October lst 1855. ut the rate of six
per cent. per xnnu,u. on the ground that during
the year \. d. 1883 and prior to October LIST. loss
the plaintiff furnished said defendant, At his in
stance and request about 5000 for the purpose of
conducting certain mining enterprises in which
defendant was then engaged. and that after de-
lucting all pay euts nude the reon there wHs on
the said lat day Of October 1859, due and unpaid
to this plaintiff the sum of 81 a'5 So; and 1t WAS
sgr-ed that said moEey should draw interest ut the
rate OF 6 pr cent per annum after October Int
1858, which with the interest is still due and
unpaid.
s-cond-For the sum of One Hundred Dollars
money loaned said defendant by said plaintiff on
or about December list A. d. 1888, all of which IL
due and unpaid.
Third FIR $36 rs for value OF wine furnished
defendant for the use of his ldefendant's) family
at his instance during the month OF March. 1883,
which said sum any part thereof defendant
has failed aad neglected TO pay, and the sum is
still due aud unpaid as more fully appears in the
complaint, refervnc. to which is hereby made.
And you hereby notified that IL you fail to
appex, aud answer the said complaint, rs above
| required, the said plaintiff will take Judgment
sg iinst you by efsut for the sum of $2o!2.2s. be
sdes interest snd costs of suit. as prayed for in
the complaint
Given under my hand and the Seal Of the District
Cour. of the Second Judicial District
of the Territory of Idahs. in and for
[SEhL.l the county Of Alturas, this 1lth day Of
Reptcmber, in the year of cur Lord one
Thousand, eigh. hundred aud eighty
nine.
a.H. HAYS, Clerk Of the District Court.
BY J. HAYS, Deputy Clerk.
| JOHN II. Hams Attorney for Plaintiff.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1890-01-22
THB DOLLAR COLUMN

tAdverslsemeuss net exceeding an inch Tor ten
zines Of small type) In length will be inserted in
this column for dollar per week, or Rfty cents
the 6Ist insertion and INVENTIVE cents each ad.
ditional insert,on-payabls advance.l
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1890-01-22
Female Help Wanted.

T wish to employ few ladies on salary to take
Il charge Of my business xt their homes Lighk,
very fascinating and healthful. Wages $40 per
week. Reference given. Good pay for part time.
Address with stamp, MRs. MARION WALKER, Louis
Vile, Kentucky.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1890-01-22
Male Help Wanted.

cen SALARY $40 EXPENSES IN ADVANCE,
VOO SLOWED each month. Steady employment
at home travelling. No soliciting. Duties de.
Nvering and making collections No postal caris.
Address with stamp, HAFER Co, Liqua, Ohio.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1890-01-22
WOOD RIVER TINES
HALEY. IDAHO.

JrFtCH: TIXnS BUILDIN0, 9. Z. CORNER
MAIN ANO CROY SfnEETS.
Psblishod kvesy Evening, Sundays Excepted
SUBSCRIPTION RATES:
one cepy one year, oy mail. ..............>1O W
0ne oopy six months, BY mail. l....... %
One covyy three months by mail. l.......... 80
one COPY one month, by mail. ............ y
One copy one week, delivered ~ carrter:. 70
single copies. ........................''' M
ADvERTIsIN0 RATES
eurr1shed on application at the once. OF to any OF
,ur Agents.
T. E. PICOTTE, Publisher.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1890-01-22
Notice for Publication.

LAND OFFICE AT HALEY. IDAHo,)
December l3, 1859.
Notice is herrby given that the following, named
settler has flied notice ot his intention to make
Anal proof in support of his claim. and that said
proof will be m~de before the Register and Re-
ceivtr at HALEY, Idaho. on January l7th. 1890
viz: Clarenc. y. sands, on d. s. No. 1928 for the
NV d Sect on 10, Township 5 north, Range %
east. He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence np-n and cultivation Of
said land. viz: Charles Bunting. of BiacKfout
Idaho: John Kyle William Coffin, and A. f. Naglc
OF Howe postoitice, Idaho.
II. 0. BILLINGS. Register.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1890-01-22

By the piece, and Is cents each.
In lots of 100, one-half of above prices
All of the above are generally pro-
nounced the best on the Pacific slope
and coast. They are well printed, on
extra-thlck paper, and gotten up so as
to require the least possible writing.
They are specially adapted to Alturas
county, and cost less to record than
any other blanks of the same nature.
.W@Parties ordering by mail should
add / and ! cent per blank, for post
age.
All orders should he addressed to
II. +. PICOTTE,
Haley, Idaho.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1890-01-22
A Ranch to Rent.

The McFarlans ranch. adjoining HALEY on tn
north. IL for rent for . term Of years-cheap, 4
The right kind of man.
Apply 70 or address
JOHN A. MCFARLAND,
HALEY, Idaho.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1890-10-31
Fact VS.. Falsehood.
Editor of the Tribune =

10 Allt IullOI VI tlC lIlDuhC
The Free Press says: Ready made cloth
ing for men has advanced from 5 to pei
cent all along the line" The Free Press is
a little off-nothing new, however. l have
sold ready made clothing on the road i'm
Michigan for about Is years and claim to be
posted. Ready made clothing for mems
wear has not advanced one cent, and /
challenge any manufacturer, jobber or re-
taller to stand up and say he is selling ready
made clothing higher than he did in July,
August or September. One or two classes
of goods are firm butnO higher. On certain
lines since Oct. LIST prices have been cut;
and / again challenge the manufacturer and
jobber to stand up and affirm that he has not
cut prices on some lines. have seen quite
q number of retail clOthiers since the Nc
Kmley bill became law, and not one of
them has been called upon to pay higher
price for anything; on the contrary, they
have been offered and have bought some
lines for less money. Some statesmen talk,
goods will be higher, thinking it will help
to unload to the retailer, and at the same
time show up his samples and cut prices.
r. Il. CLAYTON.
Pontiac, Oct. "a.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1890-10-31

Mrs. Nj. A. Hazlett told the following to
State Republican reporter Saturday:
"A few days ago rode on the train with
Winans between Portland and Grand Ledge.
We got into conversation and among other
things was mentioned the offer of the
Detroit Evening News to give $50 to the
person guessing nearest to the vote for gov
ernor. Mr.. Winans asked me how l would
guess and said that ii contemplated COM
petng for the prize l should say that he
would be defeated by 1862 votes. He
said, "Why, Mrs. Haslett, James Mcmillan
Only claims 10000 for Turner" l asked
him If he expected to be elected and he
answered ME no. Now that concession
makes me think less of Mr.. Winans. lie
should have more backbone and not weaken
in that manner He should rlaim that he
is sure of election until the last moment
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1890-10-31
The Great Majority

of cases of scrofula and other blood diseases
are hereditary, and therefore difficult to
cure. But we wish to state in the most pos
tive, emphatic manner that Hoods Sarsa-
parilla does cure scrofula in every form; the
most severe cases, too terrible for descrip-
blood in any way take Hoods Sarsaparill.