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The Portland daily press., 1890-04-30

In the cities, hurry, hustle and
confusion comes with Spring, for
not eniy is there h0use-cleaning
to attend to, but a change of resi-
dence by a great many people.
Even on the hOmesteads, or in
towns where moving is seldom at
tempted, the annual dust and dirt
scrub and rub, whitewash and
paint, has to be put up with.
This every year picnic for the
hOusekeeper is followed, as a rule,
by selection of Furniture and
Carpets ; for Carpets will wear out
and Furniture will get old fash
toned.
Where to buy the cheapest,
where to get the n, west, where to
get the largest variety, is what ev-
cry hOusekeeper wants to know.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-30
AMATEUR TARS AND THEIR FRIENDS
Celebrate the Twentv-First Birthday
of the Yacht Club.
Stories of the Sea Told Around the
Banquet Board.
An Enjoyable Anniversary at the
Preble House Last Evening.

The Portland Yacht Club was twenty-one
years old yesterday, becoming OF age, and last
evening the event was duly celebrated by a
banquet at the Preble House. Seated at the
tables was an array of talent such as few or
gauizations could display, representing many
important walks of life. but all on this oc-
casion desired more than all else to be known
as "old tars." Unfortunately all could not
with impunity establish such claim, but
every one wished they could. The dining
hall was prettily decorated with club ensigns
and signal flags. On the tables flowers were
scattered with profusion. While the dinner
was being served Gilbert's orchestra, station
ed in an alcove, added to the happiness by
delightful music. Merry times were had
talking over "the last cruise" and planning
the summer campaign. Between the speeches
the Schubert Quartette sang selections in a
most acceptable manner.
The supper was served in Landlord Glib
sons usual good style and was all that could
be desired. Around the tables were gathey-
ed the following gentlemen. the majority of
whom have smelt the salt sea air." and
know the delights of cruise to the east
ward
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-30
oeerina Town MeetIng.

At the special town meeting called yester.
day afternoon. Mr.. c. A. Woodbury. was
unanimously elected moderator.
1t was voted to accept West street and go
ahead and build the same.
On the article In regard to the continue
ton of Grant street, the selectmen reported
that the land damages would amount to
$500.
The article to paint the town house was
dismissed.
A vote was passed not to sell gravel from
the town farm.
1t was voted to place a hydrant on
Prospect street between the Maine Central
railroad and Grant street.
The last article was the one in which there
was the most interest. lin regard to sprink-
ling Forest Avenue from Deering bridge to
Maine Central railroad station, and the
vote passed to raise $500 for the purpose.
1t was very animated meeting through
out
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-30
PoRTLANp's pEFENcEs.
What Col. J. A. Smith Tells a Herald
Reporter.

A New YORK Herald despatch from Port
land says:
I'm the United States Engineers Office
today talked with Lieut.. Col. j. A. Smith,
in charge Of the Notifications and govern
ment works within this district. The de-
fenceless state of Portland Harbor is regret
fully admitted by Col. Smith.
1.-The average man," said Col. Smith,
thinks that money spent Tor something that
is not used is money thrown away; but that
is not always true. 1t pays to spend
money, IL by so doing we avoid a further
and more costly expenditure brought about
by neglectlng to provide a safeguard. 1t
pays to build forts we do not use simply
because the building of them removes the
need to use them. The nation that is not
defended is the one that needs defences
most, and when the need arises it is most
likely to come suddenly. II by building forts
and ships of war the country can avoid a
war, the money that they cost is well
spent"
Referring to large map upon. the wall
the Colonel pointed out the strategic import
ance of Portland in relation to the New Eng
land States and Canada. Portland is the
strategic key to the military occupation OF
all Maine and the greater part OF New
Hampshire, and is necessary as winter
port to the Province of Quebec. Between
hostile Powers whichever one has Portland
has practically all the country between the
lower st. Lawrence and the Atlantic sea-
board east of Portland as tributary depen-
dencieS."
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-30
What Tney Saw at the Hub.

Especial TO the PreSs.l
Boston, April 26.-The articles from your
Boston correspondent which your paper has
published recently. in which mention Of
some of the work OF this Institute has been
made. have brought from your section to
this Office many hundreds of letters of anx-
ious inquiry from sufferers of Throat and
Lung diseases which we so successfully
treat by the Polypathic system, and while
we had heretofore thought our system of
treating by mail to be perfect, we now find
If taxed to its fullest capacity. The manage
ment has found it utterly impossible in
many cases to receive from the answers to
our list of questions diagnosis from their
family physician sufficiently accurate to en-
able us to proceed intelligently, and it has
therefore been decided to depart from our
usual custom, and send our chief consulting
physician, William Fletcher Hall, NJ. D., in
company with our president, Fl. Nelson
Brown, M. D., to Portland every Monday
and Tuesday in May. commencing Monday,
May 9Th, and continuing every Monday
and Tuesday during the month of
May, where at our parlors, Falmouth
Hotel, Especially engaged all those
who have written and received ap-
pointments may call, and any others suffer
ing from Head, Throat and Lung diseases
who care to do so. The doctors will, during
these days, examine all who call by the
Polypathic system, making full diagnosis.
The fee for such examination in Portland
will be $500 each, which. be recognized
as one-half the price charged at the Insti-
tute. Patients examined for local physi-
clans by appointment only. Hours 10 a. m.
to p. m. The Office will open and close
promptly on the time stated.
POLYPATHIC MEDICAL INSTITUTE.
F. r. HANSON, Secretary.
For fire insurance In best companies call ON
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THE NEW OPERA HOUSE.
A definite Offer From Responsible
Managers.

Yesterday Mr.. S. p Cooney, manager of
Rich & Harris's Howard Atheneum Star
Speciality Company, registered at the Fall
mouth Hotel, and was seen by representa-
tive of the PRESS. What follows is Mr.
Cooney's statement.
Mr.. Cooney said he came to Portland as the
representative of Messrs. Rich & Harris,
managers and owners of the Hollis Street
Theatre, Boston. Considerable correspond
ence had been had by Messrs. Rich & Harris
with two we'll known gentlemen
of the board of directors of the Port
land Opera House Company. Messrs. Rich
& Harris have become the lessees of the new
and beautiful theatre just constructed at
Worcester, Mass, which will be opened to
the public next Monday evening. This
theatre is considered one of the finest and
most convenient in the country. 1t has cost.
with the land, $4,000. 1t has orchestra
stalls, parquet and two balconies; the Sec
ond balcony, family circle. 1t will seat
1900 people, and, with the gallery. accommo-
dates 1880. Messrs. Rich e. Harris make
this proposition to the Portland Opera House
Company through Mr.. Cooney: If the Opera
House Company will put up a theatre, the
twin to the Worcester theatre, they, Messrs
Rich & Harris, will lease it and pay $1,000 a
year rent for lease of five years, with the
proviso that the lease may be renewed for
five years more. In order to build such a
theatre it is understood that the $4,000 al
ready subscribed here will form the main
sum toward the cost of the new Portland
theatre, and that the two directors
will be responsible for the remaining $50. 900.
Mr.. Cooney said that these two gentle.
nen will visit Worcester Friday and see
the new theatre, and on their return report
to the subscribers.
Mr.. Cooney further said that by having
the control of three theatres of about the
same size and same stage proportions, all the
best attractions could easily be played at
Worcester and Portland as we'll as in Bos-
ton. for the elaborate scenery and stage
fittings would apply to all three of the
theatre stages. The new theatre, he said,
could be ready next fall in time for the sea-
sons business.
In conversation with one of the directors
last evening, consulted by Mr.. Cooney, that
gentleman said to the PRESS representative
that the only proposition made to him by
Mr.. Cooney was that if the Opera House
Company would build house like the one at
Worcester, Messrs. Rich & Harris would pay
fair rental-no sum mentioned-on the
costs of construction for five years lease,
with the right to renewal for five years.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-30
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
JED PROUTY.


The plot of Richard Golden's creation,
"old Jed Prouty," Friday and Saturdays
attraction at the Theatre, is claimed to be
based on certain occurrences in Bucksport
some 10 years ago, In which old Prouty, a
popular innkeeper of that time, figured very
creditably. The pith of the story relates to
the attempted execution of a bogus mort
gage on the Prouty Inn, in which Landlord
Prouty and village Squire Todd were bitter
ly arrayed against each other The Squire's
connection with the case was purely official,
but it was the marriage engagement of his
daughter with old Prouty's son that made
the breach uglier-old Prouty hoping for at
least some little consideration from the
Squire, who, believing the mortgage gen.
uine, proposed to administer justice even at
the sacrifice of his old chum, the landlord,
and the affiiction of misery on the young
lovers. The test of true Yankee character
In the heat Of anger and tribulation and the
good nature and cheeriness that ever were
uppermost, are the lessons taught by the
play. There was "a good advance sale of
seats yesterday.
sToCKBRIDGE's COMPLIMENTARY.
Keller, one of the most successful and en-
tertaining of scientific necromancers, ap-
pears at City Hall Monday, May 10th, at
Stockbridge's Complimentary. where he will
preside over soiree of magic that has been
universally conceded to be the best enter
tainment of the kind now before the public.
The novelty of his tricks, the ingenuity of
the mechanical wonders and the number and
variety of his own special triumphs In the
"black art make Kellar popular eyery
where and his entertainment always sue
cessful. The sale of seats will begin Satur-
day at Stockbridge's.
MACASSA.
Tonight the charming little operetta of
"Macassa, or the Seven Old Ladies of Law
ender Town." will be repeated, this time at
Congress square church vestry, by the Wash
burn Union. Those who desire to see a
pretty little musical drama, well represent
ed, should attend.
MAY CARNIVAL.
There will be lots Of pretty girls in all the
picturesque costumes of the European ma
tions taking part in the cantata Strange
visitors" TO be produced at City hall to-
morrow afternoon and evening, and Chand-
ler's full orchestra will furnish the music.
reserved seats at Chambers store
PINAFoRE.
AT olty Hall May 9th and 10th, with new
scenery, enlarged orchestra, chorus of As
ana beautiful costumes. Tomorrow morn
ing the sale Of reserved seats will begin at
Chambers music store at $50 O'clock
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Fessenden, the NewsdeaIer.

Mr.. N. @. Fessenden, the we'll known
newsdealer and stationer. will remain where
ne has been located so many years. on Con-
gress street, in the same building the horse
railroad people have occupied for an office SO
long. He will not move with the horse rail-
road people to their new Office as many have
supposed. He will have more room where
he is, and will keep full line of all the lat
est designs in stationery, all the popular
novels, papers and periodicals, and foreign
publications, at bottom prices.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-30

Fine day yesterday, but the wind was cold
and raw in the afternoon.
The Portland Society of Art will hold its
regular monthly meeting at 7.30 this even
ing.
Portland Division, s, uniform rank. will be
instituted next Saturday evening. by Colonel
John Sabine and staff.
Summer cottage rates 60 into effect on
steamer Greenwood tomorrow. See adver-
tisement in another column.
The Wheel Club has instructed the com
mittee to fit up the new club house, corner Of
High and Pleasant streets, at once.
The infant son of Mr.. Stevens, the Mum
joy hill druggist, fell on the floor Monday
and sustained bad fracture of the hip.
The Sister Dora Society of st. Paul's
church will hold sale and supper this af-
ternoon and evening at No. 271 Cumberland
street.
The appropriation and estimates commit
tee were in session last evening and will be
probably every evening this week until the
bill is perfected.
. The county commissioners viewed Port
land bridge yesterday. with view to deter
mining upon the amount of repairs neces-
sary this season.
Captain Conley of the Sheridan Rifles has
been notified by the committee on public
buildings, that the armory formerly occupied
by the cadets, is at the disposal of the
Rifles.
On and after May LIST, the steamer Alice
which has been Thoroughly repaired, will &c
on the Harpswell route. Her time table will
be found in the advertising column.
Fire in the forecastle of the schooner
Louis Bonette at Berlin Mills wharf Monday
morning, was extinguished by the crew, but
the forecastle was considerably scorched.
The Denison, Texas, Herald and Farmer
publishes three column sketch of Portland
and points on the line of the Maine Central,
with portrait of Payson Tucker and pic
lures of scenery in Maine and New Hamp-
shire.
Emma A. Kaubfeich, alias Frances V.
Pierce, arrested in Boston for obtaining $50
on worthless. check from j. Il. .Prangs Sons
& Co. at one time lived in Portland and was
suspected by the police of questionable
transactions, but was not arrested.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-30

American life is tending too much, perhaps,
toward constant struggle for the almighty
dollar. We are all Of us a little inclined to
devote too much of rather short life to mere
matters Of business. This association, and
an outlet which we all need they are a
standing protest against this tendency of
American life, and ought to receive encour-
agement at the hands Of all. He wished long
life and prosperity to the Portland Yacht
Club.
The party then adjourned to the parlors to
play cards and tell yachting yarns, ard at a
late hour h0meward wend their way.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-30
WEDDINGS.
BLACK-M'EwAN,

w NJ
At st. Paul's Episcopal church, at II
O'Clock yesterday forenoon, Mr.. William
Allan Black of Winnipeg. Man, was united
in marriage to Miss Mary Campbell McEwan
of this city. The best man was Mr. Charles
Black, brother of the groom, and the brides
maids were Miss Norton and Miss Mitchell.
The ceremony was performed by the rector
OF the church, Rev. c. II. Tindell, and Prof.
Kotzschmar played the wedding march. A
large number of people, friends and ac-
quaintances of the bride and groom, were
present. The bride and bridesmaids were
charmingly attired and The wedding was ex-
ceedingly pretty. In the afternoon, from II
to o'clock, there was reception at the res
idence OF the brides mother on Cumberland
street. Mr.. and Mrs. Black departed on the
3 o'clock train for a wedding journey to
New York and Washington, their ultimate
destination being Winnipeg, where they will
reside
RICH-THoMPsoN.
Walter III. Rich, of the firm of Ford g.
Rich. was married yesterday forenoon to
Miss Bertha Thompson of Falmouth Fore
side. The ceremony took place at "a Pine
street, DR.. Bayley officiating in his usual i'm
pressive manner. Only the immediate rela-
tives of the contracting parties were present
The rooms were prettily decorated with a
rich profusion of flowers, and the presents
were choice and numerous. The bridal
party took the 1910 train for the West, and
will be at home after May 9th, at 81 Brown
street.
KHIBALL-CLOYEs.
Last evening Mr.. Hairy Pelham Kimball,
clerk with Coe, the halter, and Miss Julia
Baker Cloyes, daughter of Chief Engineer
Granville 81. Cloyes, were married by Rev.
Henry Blanchard. Later there was recep-
tion, attended by many friends of the bride
and groom. There were many beautiful
gifts. The newly married couple will reside
on Grant street.
sTANDISH-FARwELL.
Miss Louise NJ Farwell, daughter of Mr..
Asa Farwell of Boston. was married Monday
evening in the South Congregational church,
Boston. to DR.. Miles Standish of that city,
Rev. DR.. Edward Everett Hale officiating.
Ia, Inc bride wore white corded silk gown,
Farwell. sister of the bride, acted as the
maid of honor. She wore light blue silk
gown. The best man was DR.. Ernest Henry
Noyes OF Newburyport. and the ushers were
MI George ?. Baker of Cambridge, Mr..
Stephen S. Bartlett, Mr.. Walter NJ. Far
well, Mr.. Loren E. Griswold, DR.. Thomas F.
Sherman and Mr.. Greenleaf r. Tucker, all of
Boston. The church was handsomely dec
GRATED with potted plants. A reception to
the relatives and immediate friends at the
home of the BRIDES parents followed the
ceremony. DR.. Standish is graduate of the
class of 10. Bowdoin College, and has many
friends in Maine.
ALL THE LOCAL NEWS FOR ONLY
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Church Of Messiah Fair.

A very pretty fair is in progress at the YES,
try of the Church of the Messiah on India
street, given by the members of the Sunday
school, There are many useful and orna
mental articles ON sale, excellent hot dinners
are served, and the entertainments in the
evening are very attractive. Go this after
noon and evening
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-30
Police Commission.

The Police Examining Board was in ses.
sion last evening and organized for the year
with the choice of III. s. Payson chairman,
and John d. Thompson. M. D.. secretary,
The other member of the board is Edwin B.
Winslow. Two applicants for positions on
the police force were examined, but decision
was reserved till the next meeting, as the
full board was not present.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-30

In this city, April 20, by Rev. Chas. II. Lindell
William Allan Black OF Winnipeg. Manitoba, ano
Miss Mary G. McEwan of Portland.
Waiter II. Rich and Miss Bertha f. Thompson
both of Portland.
In Boothbay. April 20, Geo. A. Hamilton and
Miss Eliza Pinkham.
In East Boothbay. April 49, Roscoe Dryer OF
Boothbay and Miss Mary M. Alley of Bristol.
In Carmel, April 10, Francis Loring of Etna
and Miss Eliza A Parsons OF Carmel.
In Abbott, April %, Walter ID. Lowell and Miss
Mary J. French.
In Unity, April 90 Eben Stone Of Troy and Mrs.
Helen Rackliff of Unly.
In Randolph. April 10, VIM. R. Marston and
Miss Jennie q. Danforth.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-30
eod&w1w

Advice 10 Mothers.-MRS. WINSL0W'S
SOOTHING SYRUP should always be used when
children are cutting teeth 1t relieves the little
sufferer at once; it produces natural, quiet
sleep by relieving the child from pain, and the
little eherub awakes as "bright as a button" 1t
is very pleasant to taste. 1t soothes the child,
softens the gums, allays all pain, relieves wind,
regulates the bowels, ard is the best known
remedy for diarrhga, whether arising from teeth
ing or other causes. Twenty-Five cents bottle.
feb5 MW&F&w1y
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-30
Spring
edicine

Seems more than ever necessity this season,
after the mild, unhealthful winter, and the un-
expected prevalence of influenza, pneumonia,
typhoid fever, etc., leaving nearly everybody
weak, exhausted and tired Hoods Sarsaparilla
Is just the medicine to overcome that tired feel
Ing, to build up your whole system, purify your
blood, impart good appetite and promote healthy
digestion.
1--WE value Hoods Sarsaparilla very highly in
our family. My wife has been a severe sufferer
from dyspepsia, and has found great relief by
taking this excellent medicine" A. NELSON, So
Walnut Street, Portland, Maine.
II could furnish you with my testimonies as
regards the health building and curative powers
OF Hoods Sarsaparilla had the time to write
them up. 1 consider this medicine far superior
to any other sarsaparilla. ANDREW HALLET,
Bath, Maine
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-30

For fire insurance In best companies call oI
Dow & Pinkham, new Office IS Exchange st
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-30
DEATHS.

In this city, April 20, Mary Perry, aged 4s yrs
Notice of funeral hereafter.1
years months.
Funeral this Wednesday afternoon at O'Clock
at No 993 Congress street.
At Woodfords, lDeering) April 20. Nellie G.,
wife Of Chas. G. Means, aged "a years IA days.
Lewiston and Auburn papers please coyy.l
Notice of funeral hereafter.i
In Bath, April 81, Mrs. Frances Coombs. aged
73 years.
- In Mechanic Falls, April 27, Dea Gilman
Thayer, aged 80 years.
In Jefferson April 10, Mrs. Annie L. Hodgkins,
aged % years.
In Edgecomb. April %, Capt. Daniel d. Green
leaf, aged 76 years.
In Augusta, April "a, Mrs. Julia A. Town, aged
81 years.
II years.
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Notice 10 Contractors.

SEALED Proposals will be received M the
- office of the Selectmen of the town of Deer.
Ing until TWO O'Clock p. M, on the twelfth day OF
May, 1880. for constructing sewers on a portion
Of Forest avenue. Fessenden street, and across
the Flats to the government channel
Forms OF proposals, copies Of the specifications
ana INSTRUCTIONS TO contractors may be obtained Of
the engineers, llsiey and Cummings, and plans
ana pro1iies may be seen at their office
me COMMITTEES on sewers reserve the right TO
Ihey VIII also receive bids for Pipe per llneal
1901 Tor the construction OF said sewer, all bids to
pe TN ~ before Two O'Clock May 18th
Inc committee reserve the right to reject any
apr3Ud1w 1 III CLARK, Clerk
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-30
DO YOU TAKE THE PRESS? IF NOT
TRY 1T ONE MONTH. PRICE SOC
Board of Trade Journal.

The May number of the Board of Trade
Journal is out and contains most excellent
likeness of Mr.. Harry B. Brown, Portland's
distinguished artist. Several island cottages
and views in Portland harbor also add at
traction to this number
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-30

AT City Hall May 9th and 10th. with new
scenery enlarged orchestra, chorus of As
and beautiful costumes. Tomorrow morn
ing the sale Of reserved seats will begin at
Chambers music store at $50 O'clock
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-30
NEW ADvERTIsRmKNTs.
Oh Dear! Oh Dear! Such a Picnic !!
CARPETS.

We pride ourselves on the big.
gest stock and the best wearing
goods for the least money. Brus.
sells. Tapestry, Three Ply, All
Wool and Unions, from the best
mills. Send for samples.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-30
DINING ROOM FURNITURE.

In SidebOards, Chairs, Exten-
sion Tables; also Silverware,
Cruets, Knives, Forks. Spoons,
etc. All of the best, all at lowest
prices.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-30

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
dec9 d&w1y
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-30

For any case OF rSrvousness, sleep
iessness, weak stomach. indigestion, dyspepsia
try Carter's Little Nerve Pills. Relief is sure.
fhe only nerve medicine for the price in market
duIw
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-30
Notice TO Contractors.

SEALED Proposals will be received at the Sc
- lectmen's Office in the town OF Deering until
Two O'Clock p. M, on the twelfth day OF May,
1880, Tor the construction of the mason work OF
the Stroudwater bridge. Plans and specifications
OF the same to be found at =. W. DyeI's, Wood
Iords. Also proposals for the super-structure OF
an iron bridge to be (50) fifty foot span and (24)
twenty four feet wide.
The Selectmen reserve the right TO reject any or
all bids. Per order Of tie Selectmen,
ap30d1w IF. CLARK, Clerk.
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AOO1HO1N OhLEOs
f. o. Bailey & Co.

When you feel a general lasstude and breaking
down of the system, Angostura Bitters will work
a wonderful change. DR.. ]. G. B. Siegert &
Sons, MFRS. At all druggists.
Rrxu1
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-30
PARLOR SUITS.

Plush in Silk or Crushed Styles,
made in different color for each
piece, are the most fashionable,
and the number of styles in
frames are many. ParlOr Suits
from $50 up.