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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-09
ELoQUENCE BY THE YARD.

York avenue, and Mrs.
Hoar had, l think,
gone home to Massa-
chusetrs. A couple of
Washington clerks in
changing their resi-
dence, came to the
house at which the
Senator was rooming.
They told the lady
that they wanted a
quiet place, and asked
her whether she had
any Objectionable or
noisy boarders. She
replied that she had
not, and that she
would give them a
nice back room on the
second floor adjoining
that of one of the most
scholarly, pious and
prim of the United
States Senators. One
OF the clerks was not
very we'll, and he was
making the change
1T rest better than at
lg place.
Itlook, took the room
Belongings. The next
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-09
SOME WHO NEVER SPEAK,

A number of Senators never make
speeches. Senator Payne, though he is
said to be an able lawyer. has not made an
oratorical effort since he came into the
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-09

Senator Blair is a character. He is q
ssndy-haired grandmother OF man with an
ere as blue as the skies which float over the
The Portland daily press., 1890-02-20
BRIEF JOTTINCS,

Owing to the storm the Boston steamers
did not leave until late yesterday morning.
Joseph Crowther has been arrested on a
charge of selling liquor without an United
Ctatas lirpyJea ~
The Portland daily press., 1890-02-20

G stands for Chenille in newest
style OF design, blending of color
and excellence of manufacture /;
these Draperies we show today. G
We have made a tour recently, al
tho up to our neck in business,
for the sole purpose of keeping up
our reputation in this department.
The ladies who have done us the
honor of purchasing these goods
know that our $3.50 Drapery
equals the usual $1,000 goods.
Where do we get them to sell at
the price? Hunt all over, buy
large lots, save big discounts by
paying cash, and then be satisfied
with a shaving of profit as thin as
skim milk. Give the public bar
gains and the public will return
and buy more. That's what we
believe in. We offer you line of
Draperfes today that win please
you, both as regards quality, style
and price. TurcOmans at $780,.
Madras at 1925, and Laces at 75c,
are also included i'm the lot for
sale TO-DAY.
The Portland daily press., 1890-02-20
Unity Lodge Entertainment.

The entertainment given by Unity Lodge.
last evening, in Odd Fellows hall, to COM
memorate their thirteenth anniversary was
an enjoyable occasion. The talent who as
sisted in the entertainment were Jessie FL
bridge Southwick, teacher of dramatic ex-
preston In Monroe College of Oratory, Bos-
ton; the Weber Club of twenty-five voices !;
Miss Grace Hall, violinist; Mr.. Claude M.
Griffith. piano soloist; Mr.. Fl. S. Hannaford,
tenor, and Mr.. E. A. Farnsworth, organist.
Many of the numbers were encored. Jessie
Elbridge Southwick, rendered three readings
which were received with great favor. Her
appearance on each occasion was a signal
for hearty applause. In response to her Sec
Ond encore she gave humorous poem en-
titled "She Wanted to be a Mason" which
was delivered with great spirit and elected
most enthusiastic appreciation. The "Char-
lot Race" from Ben Hur, rendered in an
impassioned manner. completely captivated
the audience. The Weber Club appeared
four times to great advantage. Mr.. 81. 8.
Hannaford, was heard for the first time in
public as vocal soloist and created a favor
able impression. Miss Hall was several
times encored, and Mr.. Griffith, one of
Portland's rising young pianists, was
obliged to respond to a very enthusiastic re-
call. The entertainment was a great sue
cess in every particular. At its conclusion
refreshments were served to over two hun
bred persons.
The Portland daily press., 1890-02-20
The Builders Association.

The Builders Exchange, composed of the
leading builders, contractors and supply
dealers in this city held banquet at their
rooms in the First National Bank building
last evening. This association embraces in
its membership 81 of the leading firms of the
city. The rooms of the association are open
at all hours and from ii to IL O'Clock each
day the members meet for business. The
banquet last night was given in honor of
the president. Mr.. A. d. Smith, who has
lately returned from the convention of the
National Association Of Builders which was
held in st. Paul. After the banquet which
was in charge Of Mr.. j. ID. Robinson. the
caterer, Mr.. Smith made very interesting
report of the doings Of that convention and
the numerous displays of architectural skill
in the cities which he visited. At the con-
vention there were 119 delegates, represent
ing 50 different exchanges. II delegates be.
ing from New England. Mr.. Smith was the
only delegate from Maine. He described
number of issues that were brought before
the convention. among them being mechanical
training of apprentices; the eight hours law
which was objected to by delegates from all
over the country who thought that it could
be better settled between the employers and
their men. The lien laws of the different
states we're discussed, those of Illinois being,
In their estimation, the worst in the country.
Sub-contractingi was opposed by many but
the majority thought it should be upheld.
In all parts of the country wages range
lower If anything than they do In Portland,
and man is expected to 10 more in days
work. While In the west he visited Min.
neapolis, Omaha, Kearney and Chicago de-
scribing the principal buildings and places
of business Gin these cities. He brought
home numerous photographs which he sub
mitted for inspection. The farms and
methods of raising crops and cattle on the
plains were briefly spoken of aud the flour
mills of Minneapolis were described.
Numerous question were asked by the as
ISOLATION on various poines.
A vote Of thanks was extended to Mr..
Smith by the association for his interesting
report and the association then adjourned.
The following gentlemen were present:
A. D. Smith, jackson & Dugap. James
Miller, T. j. Feeney, N. e. Redlon, Spencer
Rogers. Stevens & Cobb, Washington Libby.
Sylvanus Bourne, John Staples. G. NJ. BEN
son, Ira +. Tibbets, Albert f. Mann. John
Burr0wes, Smith 81 Blackstone. Nelson
Tenney, John r, Horr, Daniel Mannix,
Eugene McGillicudcy, VIM. 81. Scott
The Portland daily press., 1890-02-20
a Boys Experience in the Cavalry.


Such was the topic of Hon. W. r. Lunts
war talk, at the Young Mems Christian As
ISOLATION rooms. last evening. and it proved
a most entertaining series of stories of the
Speakers service in the cavalry during the
war. Mr.. Lunt enlisted in the First District
of Columbia Cavalry, which was afterwards
consolidated with the First Maine Cavalry,
one of the most gallant regiments that went
out of New England.
Among the many stories with VIII.
Lunt captivated his hearers, was the ,,iow..
ing; When the First District Cavalry
reached I ortsmouth. Va, the men had no
money and their beef was tainted and hard
tack wormy. They were very anxious to
get something fit to eat but how to procure
1t was mystery. 1t happened that CON-
rade OF Mr.. Lunts was a young man who
was studying for the ministry when he en-
listed, and when he left for the seat of war,
with an eye to speculation. he bought a gross
of boxes of Golden Salve for sore feet He
had a haversack full of the salve at Ports.
mouth. An idea struck Lunt. The comrade
had disposed of number of boxes of the
salve to store keeper In the town for fifty
cents, all the store keeper would pay. Lunt
limped into the store with the fifty cents
which his comrade had handed him and
asked the store keeper If he had got any
salve for CALLED feet, remarking that if he
was down in Maine and could get some
Golden Salve it would fix him in Il trice. The
store keeper solemniy laid before him two
boxes of Golden Salve. "Great Scott, cried
Lunt, "where did you get this? What's the
price?" twenty-five cents a box" said the
store keeper. "Tll take two boxes" said
Lunt He planked the fifty cents and walked
off The comrade, a little later, lounged into
the store "Hello!" said the store keeper,
''got any more of that salve?" "Yes," he
replied, NEARLY gross Of boxes" 'I'll buy
the lot" said the store keeper. The comrade
stacked up the boxes of salve, the store
keeper handed over the dollars, and the
Lunt SQUADRON enjoyed several excellent
meals off the proceeds. That comrade is
now an eminent divine.
The audience heartily enjoyed the lecture
and applauded Mr.. Lunt vigorously.
The Portland daily press., 1890-02-20
A Powerful Steamer.

Monday afternoon the Nova Scotian hay
ing taken in her cargo Of grain at the ele-
vator wharf signaled two tugs to tow her
over to the ocean sheds where she was to
take in the balanca of her cargo. The tugs
made fast to her but owing to the high wind
and the roughness of the harbor they
couldn't manage her. The mammoth Bath
tug, the G. W. Morse, which was lying at
the same wharf, was asked to help them out
OF tneir difficulty, but owing to the fires being
panKed the captain didn't care to. Later on
wnen IL was seen that other assistance must
Dc OBTAINED ne agreed to do the best he
could with what steam he had, and making
fast to the stern took her around as though
she Nv, was a small craft, much to the surprise
The Portland daily press., 1890-02-20

VI course You have heard OF the
new Chamber Sets in Oak that
were opened up on Monday. We
want you to see just what genius
can do with a few Oak planks and
a little polish. 1t is peri city mar
velOus. Kings and Princes of AID.
400 and AID. 1900 never dream
ed amid such surroundings as
these. Everybody can indulge in
luxury, at ordinary everyday
prices. Our Chamber Set floor
bids trade from $1,000 to any
price yeur fancy leads you, out
about $4,000 will work wonders in
your sleeping apartments. Rele-
gate to the children's room, your
set, and treat yourself to some
thing hands0me--yOu deserve it.
From the Dining Room depart.
ment goes forth this proclamation:
Know We, Extension Tables will be
sold at soc per foot. It's a sh0 t
mandate, but carries a weight
which is felt wherever the sound
drops. How do we do it? How do
we manage any thing? Keep our
eyes open for good trades--better
still--we divide up profits with
the public.
The Portland daily press., 1890-02-20

We have no regular weather
clerk at our store, and it's terri.
BILE al kward to arrange for a Par
lOr Stove sale and have to change
off to Baby Carriages. We want
to say this, it's too late to be keep
ing Stoves, we want the room for
other goods and will give you your
choice of any ParlOr Stove at such
a reduction as will close the sale
in five minutes. Try the expert
ment today. Come whenever You
can, and look over the most COM
plete stock Of goods containing
every household article. useful or
ornamental, whether for Psrlor,
Chamber, Dining Room or Kitch-
Gu, at prices that appeal to your
sense Of a good bargain, on terms
that make it possible for all to en-
Joy home comforts.
By-the-way, We forgot to men,
tiOn the Carpet Remnants, Of
which we have large number.
Picture sale Saturday; look out
for bargains.
The Portland daily press., 1890-02-20
Good Templars.

At the regular meeting Of Maple Lodge
held Tuesday evening the officers elected for
the ensuing quarter were duly installed by
State Deputy s. S, Knight.
The lodge senta large delegation to the
session of Cumberland DistrictLodg Thurs
day, February 18TH The public temperance
meetings which have been held under the
auspices of the lodges the first Sunday
evening of each month, will be resumed
again, the lodge voting to hold one Sunday
evening, March I'd.
The lodge through committee sent reso-
luton of sympathy and support to the COM
mittee of seven and to No Surrender Lodge
of Bangor for their efforts In the movement
to suppress the liquor traffic in that city.
They also donate sum of money to aid in
carving forward the work
The Portland daily press., 1890-02-20
MALE HELP

WANfED-An American boy who lives with
w his parents. One who Is quick az figures
gGod Penman, and who can bring references.
Dun 1901. I41
The Portland daily press., 1890-02-20
PERSONAL.

Mr.. Charles H. Nelson of Watervile, was
In the city yesterday.
Hon. j. q. Donovan, Alfred. and Hon. f.
E. Timberlake, Phillips, we're in town yes
terday.
N. B. Bolster of South Paris, who has
been Ill for long time, is in the city, the
guest Of his brother.
Mr.. Albert Rollins of State street, will
probably sail for France the first week in
March. He will spend about two months
abroad.
En- Sir Fred r. Harrington, Past Com
mander of ST. Adams Commandery of Port
land, attended the working of the Red Cross
degree by Winslow Lewis Commandery,
Salem. Tuesday.
The Portland daily press., 1890-02-20

Owing to the storm the Boston steamers
did not leave until late yesterday morning.
Joseph Crowther has been arrested on a
charge of selling liquor without an United
States h~ense. -
Mr.. Charles hazz ard of New York. has
taken the Morse house at Peaks Island,
and has moved in.
The steamer Cottage City, of the Maine
Steamship Company. will be launched at
Bath today, at 1 p. m.
Yesterday was genuine winters day.
The snow melted in the SUMS rays at noon,
and froze hard at sunset.
Mr.. Algernon Stubbs has presented the
Young Mems Christian Association rooms
another fine steel engraving.
A son of County Commissioner Plnffls;aer
while playing with some boys. had his hand
Academia ~, cut 80 badly surgeon had to
take several stitches in 1t.
The Oakdale Circle will meet Friday af-
ternoon, at 2.3O, with Mrs. G. A. Waterman.
The "box SUPPER" which is to be held at the
same place, is postponed one week.
Damon Assembly, Pythian Sisterhood,
have received a special invitation to visit
Calanthe Assembly on Saturday evening.
The cars will leave the Union station at 7
o'clock.
At the request of the Woman's. Christian
Temperance Union, Rev. F. T. Bayley has
kindly consented to repeat his sermon, SIS
total abstinence duty" in State street
church next Sunday evening.
We have received from the New England
Organ Company song and chorus. "Hurrah
for the brave, daring Stanley" by r. A.
Blackmer, of s<hich this company has the
e Git.
- nehors. chains, ETC.. of the Prescott
Haseltine were sold at auction yesterday.
Ryan d Kelsey bought one anchor. L. E.
Lunt q Co. bought the other. and also took
large portion of the other iron. The lots
were sold by the pound.
The monthly dinner of the Portland Club
will be held at the club rooms, 589s Congress
street, at $50 Saturday evening. February
I'D. Members are requested to leave their
names and the number of tickets wanted for
themselves and friends with the steward as
early as convenient
The Portland daily press., 1890-02-20
KNIGHTS TEMPLARs.
A Set OF Officers Jewels Presented
to coeur de lion commandery Of
CharIestoWn.

Tuesday ening's conclave of Ceur de
Lion Commandery of Knights Templars at
Charlestown, Mass, was made particularly
interesting and likewise specially marked
In its history by the visit made the COM
mandery by EN-. Sir Clayton j. Harrington,
the Commander, and delegation of Sir
knights OF Portland Commandery, No. 2, of
Portland, among whom were Sir George
Raymond, tGenlo. Past Commander Orrin
S. Fogg, Past Commander John c.. Sewall,
Past Commander Thomas P. Shaw, Grand
Captain General John NJ. Avery, of the
Grand Commandery of Maine.
The Portland fratres were received on
their entrance by Cceur de Lion Command
cry in full ranks and cordially welcomed in
its name by the Commander, En- Sir Charles
W. Sawyer in fitting words, to which EN-.
Sir Knight Harrington responded.
The visiting Knights came with 'malice
aforethought," and in exemplification there
of, likewise In remembrance of the hospi-
talities received at the hands nf the fratres
of C9ur de Lion Commando when the
fratres of Portland Commandery we're their
guests on the 18th of June, 1888, EN-. Com
mander Harrington presented the Command
cry with full set of IS jewels, one for each
active officer of the command. The gift was
received with rounds of applause, and EN-.
Commander Sawyer accepted the tokens IN
words expressive of the grateful apprecia-
ton of the recipients
The jewels, which were made to the order
OF Portland Commandery by Messrs. Fl. M.
Richardson & Co. of Boston, are in the shape
OF shield bearing raised border of bright
finish around sunken field of dead gold
On the upper half of this field is an elongated
Templar cross. and on the lower half ap-
pears the p oper emblem in silver of the re.
spective officers.
The jewel is suspended from a handsome
ly engraved pin, bearing the words in black
enamel "C9ur de Lion Commandery, K. T."
The set was inclosed in a handsome plush
lined morocco covered case On a gold plate
upon its cover is engraved Portland Com
mandery. No. 2, to Ceur de Lion Command.
cry. February IS. 1890"
The Order of the Red Cross was exempli-
fed during the evening, En-. Sir Knights
Harrington. F. F. Preble of Hugh de Payens
Commandery, and Albert X. White of St.
Omer Commandery, taking part with the
officers of the commandery in the ceremo-
mics.
At the close of the conclave an elegant
banquet was served, spread by Sir j. Tyler
Hicks. and at the call of En-. Commander
Sawyer post prandial speeches were made
by Y. E. Sir John NJ. Avery. En- Sir Clay
ton j. Harrington and Sir Selwyn z. Bow
man Of Ceur de Lion CommaEdery.
NOW is THE TIME TO SUBSCRIBE
The Portland daily press., 1890-02-20

The insane man, Seth Gordon. who was
arrested last Saturday by officer Webster,
and who came from Philadelphia on the YES
sci Henry Worthington, was put on board
the New York boat yesterday to be sent
home, Mr.. Baker, of the Overseers of the
Poor, having made arrangements with the
captain of the Worthington for his passage.
Later in the afternoon man tried to run
away with team at Woodfords' Corner, and
was arrested. 1t proved to be the same man
and he is now occupying room at the sta
finp
The Portland daily press., 1890-02-20
DEATHS.

In this city, Feb 10, Amos Meserve, aged 55
years months.
Funeral on Friday afternoon, at O'Clock, at
No. IL Paris street.
In this city Feb IL. Lizzie; daughter OF Susan
months. Is
Funeral on Thursday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock,
at her late residence, No. 81 Grove street.
In Kingman, Jan. IL, Wilbur h.. aged year
10 months; Grace, aged 8 years month, -chi-
dren of Granville N. and Mrs. Jennie Morrison of
Sherman.
In West Baldwin, Feb. IS, Miss Sarah Bowers,
aged 73 years.
In Kingman, Feb. z, Mrs. Pamela Stubs, aged
80 years months.
In Arrowsic, Feb. IA, Albert G. Snipe, aged
81 years.
In Vinalhaven, Feb. z, Sarah E. Roberts, aged
32 years.
In Vinalhaven, Feb. IT, Mrs. John Cotton, aged
80 years.
In Vinalhaven, Feb. 6, Oliver Crockett. aged
70 wears,
The Portland daily press., 1890-02-20

The old Commercial House on Fore street
Is undergoing extensive repairs. The parti-
Tons on the third and fourth floors are being
torn down and heavy supports put in their
place. the ceilings and walls whitewashed,
making one large light room on each floor.
Boilers for heating will be put in and an ele-
vator will be run 10 each floor. A number
OF persons are mentioned for occupants Of
the building among which is a Lewiston
shoe firm, who will establish shoe fla .torv
II they secure the lease.
The Portland daily press., 1890-02-20
Little Moments Ball.

When the Little Women undertake to do
thing it is always well done. And the Span
ish festival dance bids fair to be the dance
of the season. or course the hall will be
crowded as usual, and the fancy dances will
probably surpass those given in years past.
Gilbert furnishes the music, and fine order
of dances will delight the hearts Of those
whn indnlpe In that amusement
The Portland daily press., 1890-02-20
MARRIAGES.

In this CITY. Feb. 1s, by Rev. III. Z. Gilchrist
Frank A. Willis of Litteton, Mass, and MISS ADJ
bic p. Howard Of Portland. :,
In Gardiner, Feb. Id, HERBERT M higgins anu
Miss Mertie |. Foster.
In Addison, Feb. 8. w. o, Manesfeld OF Jones'
port and Miss Annie e. Small OF Portland.
In Garland, Feb. 8, John McCannon and Miss
Blanche Packard.
In Danforth. Feb. 8, Myran R. Clark and Miss
Blanche Russell.
and Miss Blanche K. Jewett.
The Portland daily press., 1890-02-20
The New Fire Engine.

The Clapp g. Jones engine which has been
lent to the city while the new one is being
built, has been placed in engine house No. A.
1t is third class machine, was built in 1873,
ana has been in use in the city of Washing
ton up to within short time. 1t is single
pump horizontal engine, somewhat after the
style of the old relief engine. and has the
appearance of being a simple and powerful
machine. The working parts are simple
and powerful, and the boiler looks like an
effective steam generator The wheels and
running gear are rather lighter than those
usually used on our engines. If the new en-
CINE which the city has ordered is to be as
much better as 1t is larger than this one is,
there can be no doubt Of the wisdom of the
committee on fire department in placing
their order with Clapp & Jones.
THE PRESS rs ONLY Kn GENTS A
The Portland daily press., 1890-02-20
chestnut Street REVIVAL.

Great throngs continue to attend the revi-
val services at Chestnut street church, and
large as the auditorium is, it has its seating
capacity sorely tried. "Heart Purity" was
the subject Of yesterday afternoons Bible
lesson. Mr.. johnson has great power with
his congregation and every night the number
of requests for prayers is very large. Only
three more days remain Of his stay in Port
land
The Portland daily press., 1890-02-20
The Sheridan Rifles.

The Sheridan Rifles held an election at
their armory last evening to fill a vacancy in
the office Of first lieutenant. Capt. Rogers
Of the Infantry, presided. Second Lieuten-
ant Foley was promoted to first lieutenant.
and Second Sergeant Morris G. Sheehan
elected second lieutenant in place of Foley
nrnmntad
The Portland daily press., 1890-02-20
The Samaritan Association.

The Samaritan Association has very pref
ty fair. or rather sale of useful aud orna-
mental articles, at Reception Hall. Last
evening an excellent supper was served, and
was followed by music and Rotations. Mrs
Morrison's charming voice was heard to fine
effect. Mr.. Fitzgerald and Miss Green gave
great pleasure. Today a hot turkey dinner
will be served from II to 2 p. m. There will
be supper from G to Z p. M, and an enter
tainment In the evening
The Portland daily press., 1890-02-20
Life in the south and West.

Rev, s. E. Lothrop representing the Amer
lean Missionary Association will give an H.
iustrated lecture at State street church this
evening at 790 O'Clock. which will be free to
all. 1t will relate to life In the South and
west among negroes, American Highland
ers, Indians and Chinese and show what
Christian education is doing for them