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The Portland daily press., 1890-11-12
OBITUARY.
Augustus D. Grown.

Mr.. Augustus ID. Brown. of the firm of
Brown 81 Josselyn, receivers of -four and
grain, died at his residence No. 1888 Spring
street, yesterday afternoon. Mr.. Brown has
been out of health for long time but not
confined to his house until lately.
Augustus d. Brown was born in Vassal-
boro, June n, 1928. and was therefore in his
sixty-eighth year. He received his education
| at Vassalbero in the schools of that town
and afterwards went to Augusta where he
engaged in trade and for some years was in
terested in the grocery business. In 1S49,
when the California gold excitement pre-
vailed, Mr.. Brown was seized with the fever
and embarked on a vessel for San Francisco,
thus becoming one Of the Argonauts of 40.
His description of the passage around the
Horn was graphic and was a thrilling picture
OF the sufferings and trials of the passengers
and crew before the promised land was
reached. When he arrived in San Francisco
be had but one dollar in his pocket, but by
hard work and natural business ability he
soon accumulated sufficient property to en-
bark in the grocery business in Sacramento.
Here he prospered In the following years,
but wishing to come east to be married he
retired from the Sacramento firm. After his
return he married Miss Sawtelle of South
Norridgewock. He then came to Portland
and was interested in the shovel factory,
but after time left that enterprise to estab-
lish the International Telegraph Company
He built the line In the time he specified he
would have the work done, in the face of
heavy wagers that the feat was impossible.
He later chiefly nv his own ayartions CON
soiidated the company with the Western
Union. About 1874 Mr.. Brown went into
partnership with Mr.. Charles Washburn as
receivers of -four, they becoming the agents
for the great Washburn mills In Minneapolis.
This partnership lasted about year and
then was dissolved. Mr. Washburn retiring
and Mr.. Lyman Bachelor becoming part
ner In the spring of 1873 the firm name was
changed to Brown & Josselyn, Mr. Bachelor
going out and Mr.. Theodore A. Josselyn
going In. The firm name has remained
Brown & Josselyn since that time.
Mr.. Brown was man of great energy and
perseverance, of excellent business capacity
kind hearted and genial. He was man of
strict integrity and highly respected by all
who knew him. Probably few men had
large acquaintance with men of note than he.
He leaves widow, daughter, Mrs. Alice
Rockingham of Norridgewock, and son,
Russell E., in the United States Army, sta
TONED at Fort Wayne. Michigan. a
Obituary Notes. pa
Hon. John 81. Goodale of Nashua, N. H.,
died yesterday. He had been Secretary of
State and had held many public positions of
trust.
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-12
BRIEF JorTikcs.

The Lewiston teachers, who were in town
yesterday, dined at the Preble house.
The young men Of Chestnut street church
will give an entertainment in the vestry this
evening.
The Biddeford aldermen have taken quar-
tiers during their trial, at the United States
hotel.
The annual meeting Of the Central Wharf
Towboat Company was adjourned until p.
N. today.
A delegation of the Lewiston school teach
ers we're in town yesterday inspecting the
schools of the city,
The remains of the late Mr.. Mellen, son of
the late Judge Melen, have been forwarded
to this city for interment
1t seems the Brown estate had $500 insur-
ance with Rollins Sc Adams on the barn
burned at Deering, Monday.
The fifteenth year of the free drawing
school for mechanics will open ON Friday
evening, November IA at 715 o'clock at Me-
chanics' hail.
Wintry day yesterday. There was quite
furry Of snow which whitened the side
walks for short time. The mercury didn't
rise above $40.
A series of interesting debates has been
arranged by the president of the Metropoli-
tan Republican Club the first taking place
last evening at the club rooms.
A large number of Garfield Commandery,
U. o. G. c., of Biddeford, will visit Ocean
View Commandery at South Portland, next
Monday evening.
A lot of hot ashes dumped in a wooden
pail in room in the Boyd block, corner of
Middle and Exchange street, called the at
tention of Chief Coyes and Assistant Ray
Monday night by the smoke. No damage
was done.
At the first meeting of the creditors of the
Cumberland Bone Company, held Monday,
permission was granted the assignee, Mr..
Cooling, to carry on the company's business
until the present stock ON hand is worked
up.
The Portland Turnverein will be open to
the public today, when those holding cards
will inspect the workings Of this ex-
cellent athletic institution. Prof. Benz and
class will give pleasing exhibition in the
evening.
The track of the Rochester extension is
nearly all laid and the roadbed ballasted so
that the work, except the handsome and sub
stantial iron bridges that are to span Grove
and Portland streets at the junction of st.
John street is completed. The Portland
street bridge is now being placed in posi-
ton.
To spend $500 in raising and training
horse and then to have him win only $40
race Is like trying to economic by using auy
other soap than Brussels.
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-12
New England Christian Alliance.

The annual convention of the New Eng.
land Christian Alliance will hold its sessions
in City Hall. December 4. 5, and7 The
following Christian workers, with others,
are expected to be at the convention: Rev.
A. b. Simpson of New York, Rev. F. L.
Chapel of the Baptist Missionary Cottage
in Boston, Rev. George B. Peck of Boston,
Rev. Charles W. Ryder of Providence. r. l.,
Miss E. S. TObey of Boston, Rev. H. G. Nc
Bride and Mrs. Mcbride, evangelists of the
M. E. church, Mr.. c. w. Morehouse of New
toni Mass, Rev. R. Kelso Carter of Balti-
more. Nd. Rev. l. Luce, Rev. Fl. Chase,
Rev. e. A. Chase of Auburn. R. l. - s.
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Concert at Woodfords.

Next Thursday evening Miss Mabelle f.
Slcnardsoh Of Deering, assisted by Miss
Susie ID. Drew, elocutionist, of Meriden,
Conn, Miss F. E. Wheeler. soprano. and
me. p 1. Aidback, pianist, will give an en-
n 1eIsalnment IN Lewis ball, Woodfords. Miss
Drew IS very h'ghiy spoken of as an elocu-
tionisl' and the other talent are too we'll
known to Deerng people need introdnc
tion. The entertainment will be Of a S,Sh
order.
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-12
Great Britain and ireland.

The second lecture in the Young Mems
Christian Association Stereopticon Course
will be given In the Association Hall Thurs
day evening, November 10, at O'Clock, by
Rev. j. r. Crosser, pastor of the First Pres
byterian church of this city. Mr.. Crosser has
visited Great Britain and has some very fine
views OF the interesting places of that part
OF the country. Every member of the Asso-
siation and Of the Auxiliary is cordially in
yited to attend
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-12
Burglary at Deerlng,

Early Yesterday morning burglars entered
sne residence of 81. F. Farnham, Oak street,
neering' They pried open window with a
piece Oh moving machine. They walked
ABOUT the house with impunity while the in
mates were sleeping, lighting matches to
guide their steps Alright Mr., Farnbam was
sleeping and the burglars walked into his
room, lighted matches and took his su,t
of clothes, gold watch and money.
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-12
SUPERIOR COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE BoNNEY.

TUEsDAY-In the case of Charles
Murphy VS.. William Monteith, an action
to recover $780, balance of purchase
money for horse sold by plaintiff to the de.
PENDANT. The defendant claimed that he
was to give $160 for the horse, which was
represented by the plaintiff to be sound and
all right; that he paid 500 down and agreed
to pay the balances in a week; but the horse
tSrnea CUT 70 oe crlD1er anu WING suc 1rs,
jury gave the plaintiff verdict for $25.
/. T.. Elder for plaintiff.
j. G. and F. Fl. Cobb for defendant.
The jury was excused until the first Tues
day In December.
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-12
a Day of PYaver

fne evangelistic meetings at Pine street
NJ L. church are increasing in interest every
day, SO muchso, that today the 18th, has
been appointed as day of special PRAYER.
Meetings will be held in the morning from
ten to eleven O'Clock and in the afternoon
from three TO half-past four o'clock. The
last half hour in the afternoon will be given
to prayer for Sunday school teachers and
their pupils
Mr.. Mitchell, the evangelist, will preach in
the evening at 7.30 o'clock.
The usual afternoon and evening meetings
will be continued throughout the week.
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-12

through a misunderstanding the st. Ell
zabeth Orphan Asylum vote has not hoo,
announced for several DAYS. Tho 49,. usn
having oeen brought to the notice Of Mr..
Isaac u Atkinson. he at once took steps to
have the error rectifed, and from this S.ts
to the end Of the contest the st. Elizabetb's
vote will be recorded. although they do not
intend to add any votes to their II, 12s. which
places them at the head Of the contest at
present.
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-12
Congress Street Method dist Episcopal
Church.

Great good is being accomplished under
the labors Of the Rev. Il. c. Mcbride and
wife, who are conducting revival services
every evening at this church. Children from
the day schools at the elise of every after
noon session are gathered together in the
vestry of the church by Mrs. Mcbride. who
has had long experience and large success in
leading the young into Christian expert
ence. No other afternoon meeting will be
held, except for the children. Two large
ventilators are being put into the ceiling of
the vestry so that better air will be afforded.
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-12

The monthly dinner of the Portland Club
will be held at their rooms on Monday even
ing, November 18th, at 6 80 o'clock. Hon.
Thomas b. Reed will be present Ali
members who wish supper tickets can OBJ
tain them of the reception committee or of
the janitor at the club house. The number
of tickets is limited, and members wishing
seats must notify as early as Saturday even
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-12

has been used over Fifty Years by mothers for
their children while Teething with perfect sue
cess. 1t soothes the child, softens the Gums, al
lays all Pain, cures Wind Collie, regulates the
bowels, and is the best remedy for Darrhoea
whether arising from teeting or other causes, and
is for sale by Druggists in every part OF the world
Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup. twenty-five cents bottle.
feb5M, W&F&w1y
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-12

The weather yesterday was
suggestive of what is to fol-
low.
WarmWinter Clothing must
claim your attention.
We are ready to serve you
with the best that Is manu-
featured and at the Lowest
Prices.
All Wool Suits, $40 up. If
you prefer to go to our Bar
gain Suit Counter, you can
be fitted to Suits that former.
Iy were $40, now $I2.
Overcoats that demand at
tention at $40 to Si6. You've
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-12
Amendments In maine.

The Secretary of the Treasury has made
the following appointments In Maine: Ira
d. Trundy, keeper of the light station at
Goose Rocks; Leo Gillis. assistant keeper at
Goose Rocks; Fred w. Maroney, keeper,
and l.. w. Myers, assistant keeper at Luz
bee Narrows, all new Offices
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-12
MARRIAGES..

In Bath. Nov. s, Manfred seidlinser and Miss
Ella M. Witham.
In Brownield, Nov. 1. Writ v. Eaton and Mabel
L. Hanscom.
In Albany. Nov. 2, Geo. W. Remission and Eta
McKeen.
In Kezar Falls, Oct. 20, Edgar F. Gentleman
and Emma A. Wiggtn.
In East Hebron, Oct. 80. Frank Roberts and
Mabel Dave, both CT Buckfeld.
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-12

The furnishings depart
ment will open this morn
ing a special bargain in
Italian Silk Robe Blankets
in twenty-five different col
orings. These blankets are
to be used for travelling,
for couch covers, in place
of afghans, for curtains, for
carriage robes and to be
made up into bath wraps.
We shall sell them at $3.50
apiece, which is exceeding
ly cheap.
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-12
NEW ADvEKTssEMENTs

The weather today
Is likely to be
Jasr.
PORTLAND, November IL, 1880.
rs a time for thinking
Il of storm coats.
Time to prepare
for the rain and snow
weather that's coming in
the next few months, when
a cold : and wet defying
Macintosh will be almost
as continuously in use as
hat or boots.
For S4.75 you can get a
fair, American made, rub
Der coat with cape and &C.
mented seams. From this
up to ST. there's plenty of
different sorts to chose
from, plenty of colors,
styles and prices. The Eng
fish coats, made by Chas.
Macintosh, in London, go
from 81 to $28, with the
best assortment of likely
ones at near $40.
The thing that makes a
good Macintosh such a val
liable garment for a man
to own is that it isn't ex-
clusively a bad-weather
garment. 1t takes the place
OF a heavy top coat on a
cold days drive and is adj
mirable for travelling in any
kind of weather. Moreover
a Macintosh doesn't look
like a rubber coat" and so
hasn't a back number ap-
pearance when the. sun
comes out.
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-12
Nine
Out of Ten

Persons one meets have catarrh in a mild or
aggravated form, and yet comparatively few pay
any attention to 1t, not seeming to realize until
too late that other dangerous diseases, such as
bronchitis and consumption, are very sure to
follow If the trouble is not arrested Catarrh
originates in impurities in the blood, and requires
a constitutional remedy like Hoods Sarsaparilla,
to effect a thorough cure.
Quick Consumption.
II am happy to say that my wife was cured Of
a very bad cough and what was called quick
consumption by Hoods Sarsaparilla. She was
restored to perfect health, which she has enjoyed
ever since. Our little girl was poor and puny;
Hoods Sarsaparilla seemed to be Just the thing
she needed, as she has been well and hearty
since taking It," FRANK OTIS, Berwick. Me.
Good Results.
~ have been sufferer from catarrh for a good
many years. tried nearly everything heard
Of and also many different physicians, with little
or no benefit, until began taking Hoods Sarsa-
parilla which am now using with good results
1 can recommend 1t heartily to all, being con-
ident that it is a good medicine" MRS. A. r.
DUNHAM, Omaha, Net.
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-12

DO not despair of curing your sick
headache when you can so easily obtain Carter's
Little Liver Pills. They will effect prompt and
permanent cure. Their action is mild and natural.
Nov. 10. d&w1w
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-12
new aDvERTIsEmRNTs ToDAv
white Heavers''
'Mrs. WInsIoM,s soothIng SYRUP"

Cough Cream" cures complicated colds. chaotic
coughs, Gains Group, conquors consumption
Costs 90 cents. Call chemist. oc1d6m
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-12
mIsCkLLANEOUs.
OVERCOATS!

We have every: reason 20 feel satisfied with the
sale of our CUSTOM MADE OvercOafs In past
sons, but the stock have produced this fall Is
far ahead OF any manufactured by Her
seys In Black, Blue, Green, Drab, Brown, I'm dOu-
bic md single breast, Cheviot, Moniignacs. Chin
chiiia and Irish Frieze, The leaders, these gar.
ments nre perfect I'm nc and style, and are the I'm
est goods In the market. We invite your insp ection
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-12
DEATHS,

In this city. Nov. IL. Augustus d. Brown. aged
81 years.
Notice of funeral hereaiter1
Nov. IL, Charles X. Fletcher. of Deering, aged
40 years months 2 days.
In Saco. Nov: 10. OF pneumonia, Jane Jewell,
wife of Joseph H0bson.
Funeral service Thursday afternoon at 2
O'Clock. Boston papers please copyl
In Paris, Oct. %. Abel H0ughton, aged "a years
In Eliot, Nov: ., Hiram Lord, aged IA years.
In Sanford Nov. 4, Abraham Ramsbottem, aged
40 years,
10 Denmark, Oct. 80, Mrs. Mary Samson, aged
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-12

When baby was sick, we gave ner Castoria,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
deco d&wlv
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-12
NONRESIDENT Taxes The City Psrand the County Of Cumberland for
tha Year 1890

The following List Taxes Real Estate
s asma aa9 unpaid sS s day
bills
of the Treasurer of said APRIL n az ~
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-12

DRoPOsALs for Construction of Break
Il water at Rockland, Name. United states
Engineers ONCE, Portland, Maine. Nov. IL. 1890.
Sealed proposals In triplicate for construction OF
eaksat-r at Rockland. Maine. will be received
al this ONCE. No. b37 Congress street, and then
opened. Attention is invited to acts Of Congress,
1887. vol. %. page 1872 and vol. "a, page Ala,
statutes at large. All necessary information
furnished by JARED A. SMITH, Lieut.. Col,
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-12

King among Liniments is Johnson's Anodyne,
because it can be taken internally by every one.
Noy3 eod&wlw
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-12
Atkinson COmpany's
GIFT TO THE POOR.
LOOK OUR FOR wARDWELL /.

We presume The Portland Societies are noting The
RAPID strides Of The wardxsIl Home. Saco. Is
Portland going 10 lose The phlsp
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1890-08-22
Ben Robbins Dead.
louisville Post.


A telegram was received by Mr.. A. w.
Robbins, of GIG Mechanic street, yester-
day from Tacoma, Wash, stating that
Ben S. Robbins was dead. The message
gave no further particulars, but the rea-
sonable inference is that he died of heart
disease, as he had been suffering from the
ailment for some months. A few months
ago he decided to goto the West and loca-
ted in Tacoma, but soon found that the cli-
mate did not agree with him, and he had
announced his intention of coming back
to Louisville, but became SO sick that he
was confined to his bed and gradually
grew worse. Mrs. Robbins and her three
daughters had not joined him Mt Tacoma,
but reside on Hancock near Washington
street, in this city. A telegram was sent
to Tacoma yesterday directing that the
remains be buried there.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1890-08-22
TERRIBLE CYCLONE,
Attended With Death and Destruction, al
Wilkesbarre, Pa.-Heavens rs
Black ~ Night.

WiLKEsBARRE, Pa, August 2I.-At four
o'clock this afternoon the most terrible
cyclone that was ever experienced in this
locality struck this city. 1t came up the
river. From what point it originated is
not known. The suddcnness of its coming
was one of its most awful features. The
heavens wore black as night and the wind
blew with most frightful velocity. Whole
rows of trees were blown down. Follow
ing this, hundreds of houses were UNI
rooted, partially blown over or completely
demolished, and worse than all, the vista
ton Of death was sent upon number of
people.
The total death loss so far rs ascertainci
is twelve. Four men arc known to have
been killed in the Hazard wire works
house on Scott street, occupied by minera
who had just returned from work. The
huge smoke stack of the Kyle planning
mill fell on man and two horses, and all
were killed. A little colored girl was
killed By falling building on south Main
street. Two mon suffered death by the
falling of Stegmain's brewery, and the
third received the same fate through tho
almost complete demolition of s. e..
Browns hardware brick business block
on East Market street. There are, un-
doubtodly fifteen or sixteen other persons
killed. Other reports arc coming in con-
stantly to that effect.
Large districts in several parts Of the
city are in desolate ruin and the women
and children arc in the streets crying and
wringing their hands in absolute dismay.
The damage will reach hundreds Of thou
sands of dollars. Passenger trains and
locomotives at the depot were blown over,
and every wire in the city, electric light,
telephone and telegraph are down. De-
vastations to be compared touch nothing
in the memory of the oldest inhabitants.
Everybody is rejoicing that no fires have
as yet followed, for the streets arc impass-
able with trees and fallen buildings, and
engines could not be drawn through them.
hurry shaft fan house was blown down
and the fan stopped. There are twenty
seven men in the mino, but it ia hoped
they can be got out safely.
LArEp.-7:3O p. ns.-Reports come from
Sugar Notch, mining town three miles
from here, that the destruction of property
is terrible and that fifteen persona were
killed Mt Parsons and Mill creek, four
miles from here. Coal breakers in all
directions ia ia bccn more or less dam.
aged. and the number of killed will reach
ten. Telegraph wires are down in all
directions and communication is all shut
off
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1890-08-22
THE MISSISSIPPI CONVENTION.
Efforts Of the Constitutional Corsention
to Maintain White Supremacy by
Changing the Constitu don.

JACKSON, Miss, Aug. 20,-The Constitu-
tional Convention here is busily engaged
upon proposition to restrict the colorcd
rote and secure the controi Of tnr ate to
the whites. The follcwn, are t.. lead
ing propositions:
]. a change in the laais of representa-
ton of such character 20 vest thu gov
erning power in the white counties and
senatorial districts.
2. Plural voting (scaed according to
tho amount Of property ,.osscsss NJ OH Il
basis to make plural voters Of sufficient
number of whites to secure safe white
majority.
3. Examination, registration and cer-
LITIGATION of fitness to vote by commission.
1. Comforting SURFACES upon females
having property qualifications, and upon
male minors between the ages of sixteen
and twenty-one years possessing certain
property and educational qualifications.
5. A disqualification for crimes Of o
certain character.
6. A longer residence in the state and
county.
7. An increased compulsory poll tux pre-
paid, or compulsory poll tax Of the pres
emit amount and q voluntary one of q
greater amount prepaid, the latter to carry
with ii the right to vote.
8. The Australian ballot system.
The Vicksburg Commercially Herald is
for long term of residence and strict
registration law.
Chancellor Cowan, according to the New
Orleans Times-Dem0crat, is in favor of
allowing oil female 4property-owners to
vote; and, as nearly all Of them are white,
an increase of 40, 600 white votes would be
the result.
Judge Calhoun, president of the conven-
ton, would FIX the term Of residence to
cntitle one to vote at any precinct at
twelve months; the adoption Of the Aus
tralian ballot system and disfranchise-
mcnt for felones and petit larceny.
Ex-Congressman Barksdale fayors poll
tax and two years residence in the state
and county.
Judge Campbell's plan Of plural voting,
allowing one vote to each citizen and adj
ditional votes for property, is pronounced
unconstitutional by Senator George, and
has not been very earnestly pressed before
tho convention.
Senator George himself hiss proposed to
meet the question by completely changing
the basis Of representation in such way
as to give the white counties majority in
the legislature, by which body, instead OF
by the popular vote, the governor and
other state officers shall be ele,tca.
The flaws in not few Of th4sc olans are
evident at once. AS to Major Barksdale' q
proposition the Times-Democrnt we'll says
that "a poll tar 10 no protection as Vir-
GINA has proved, for no matter how high
the tax is made the republican leaders will
be tempted to apply to the rich party mil
iionaires In the North to pay inc polls OF
negro voters, as they did for Malone in
Virginia"
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1890-08-22

kept up their cursing and shooting till the
steamer was moro than hundred Yards
from the wharf.
When the affair became known in the
town the most intense excitement pre-
vailed and it was very fortunate for the
negroes that the steamer left the wharf
before the people Of the town were in
formed Of it.
Mayor Taylor, Of onancock. tclegraphed
to the chief Of police of Baltimore to ar
rest the ringleadcrs of the difficulty on the
arrival of the steamer in Baltimore this
morning.
Most of tho oxcursionists were shabby
and ill-manncred, and cursed Captain
Smith and insulted other officers on the
boat. The boat LETT here in such hurry
that more than one hundred of the cxcur-
sionists were left behind.