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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-04-02
A Maine Man Attempts Suicide.

Frederick Howard of the ice firm of
Howard Brothers, Watertown. Mass, at
tempted suicide at 1915 Monday morning
and now lies at the point of death. He had
been i'll with la grippe and nervous prostra-
tion for eight weeks and was in his Office at
his residence on Galen street at the time. He
used his old army revolver and the bullet en-
tered the brain from the forehead. lie was
born at Bangor, was 81 years old, and had
been in the ice business in Watertown since
1860, with the exception of one year, nine
months OF which he served in the Eleventh
Massachusetts Battery. He leaves widow
and five children.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-04-02
English Steamers.

The Dominion steamship Texas arrived
yesterday noon from Bristol direct. She
brought about 600 tons Of freight and two
cabin, and eight steerage passengers. She
tells the usual story of encountering strong
head winds, but met with no damage
Preparation for taking large cargo of
cattle was begun on the Corean yesterday
morning, and the ballast of sand is being re-
moved as quickly as possible. A number
took this opportunity of taking handful of
the sand and carrying it home as souvenir
of France, one man saying sit is the cheap
est way to travel and bring home something
to remember the old country by" The sand
resembles such as we find on the seashore,
but perhaps shade darker In color. 1t was
hoisted from the hold in buckets and thrown
over the side Of the ship into scows which
were afterward dumped down on the flats.
NOW is TIE TIME TO SUBSCRIBE
FOR THE PRESS. ONLY 80 CENTS IN
ADVANCE
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Nearing Before . Mae+ex

There has been hearing in progress be-
fore Mr.. Davis, clerk of the United States
courts, as Master, to ascertain the profits and
damages of an infringement of ship's pumn
patent. The owners of the Russell pumn
patent. of which Albert Russell is owner.
claimed that the Cataract pump, of which
Thomas Laughlin is owrer, was an infringe.
ment of their rights. Mr.. G. C. Powers an
neared as counsel for Russell, and Mr..
Wahle of New York for Laughlin. The de.
cicion was reserved,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-04-02
Spring
edicine

Is considered a necessity by nearly everybody
but this year it is so very important as to be al
most absolutely indispensable to all. Added to
the weakening effect Of mild nnhealthful win
ter, came the unu sual epidemic of 'the grip"
followed by great prostration, pneumonia, typhoid
fever, etc. Hence the prevalence of "that tired
feeling" heard of everywhere, to overcome which
there is nothing ennal to
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-04-02

The heather TO-DAY
IA IfEaJsr IN ha

The heather todat
Is likely TO bs
fair
TIME custom of max
i ing easter offer
ings" is becoming
more popular each year.
Not expensive articles nee
essarily, in fact, most of
the novelties intended for
the purpose are inexpen-
sive, selling all the way
from ten cents to one dol
lar.
The article whatever it
may be must be novel and
fresh.
As usual we have en-
deavored to anticipate our
patrons wants and now
have ready for inspection
in the several departments
a large variety of articles
appropriate for Easter.
In the Picture Depart
ment a large assortment Of
Cards, Booklets and pic
lures, framed or unframed,
new designs which merit
attention and prove ex-
tremely interesting to look
at.
On the other side of the
counter and in the show
case, exquisite small pieces
of pottery and fine bric-a-
brac offer a chance for
selecting something that is
sure to be acceptable to
every lady.
A nice fan makes an
appropriate gift.
In the Art-needlework
Department we have some
dainty things in Sachets
and other articles which
will be displayed in the
square show case during
the coming week.
Just at the foot of the
stairs in the basement a
table full of bright, attrac-
tive articles will be shown.
1t don't cost much to
buy any of them and they
are useful as we'll as orna-
mental.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-04-02
Church Of Christ.

The Church of Christ which have been
meeting in rooms and Brown block. have
their new church building, on the corner OF
Congress and Weymouth streets, completed,
and on Friday evening. at 1880 o'clock, will
hold social meeting, to which the public
are cordially invited. Services will .also be
held on Saturday afternoon, at o'clock, and
evening at 730 p. m. On the Lords day
there will be preaching at 1890 a. M, Lord s
supper at p. M, and service at p. m.
Seats free.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-04-02
Portland opera House.

Up to noon yesterday, from the reports OF
the committees appointed to collect subscrip-
tions for the opera house, $42,s4O had been
pledged. About fifteen committees failed to
report, but are known to have received
subscriptions. From them, it is reported, at
least $1,000 to $4,000 may be expected. To
this. $4,000 will be added from parties who
will double their subscriptions, making the
amount expected $4,000. 1t would seem as
If 1t ought not to be very difficult job to
get wealthy citizens who have not subscribed
anything to contribute the remaining $685.
900. The money must all be subscribed by
Nav 1st
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-04-02
Spring
edicine

81 can hardly estimate the benefit received
from using Hoods Sarsaparilla. Last summer
was Frustrated for nearly three months, from
poor circulation of the blood as / thought. This
spring the same symptoms returned, and / con-
Guided to take Hoods Sarsaparilla. 1 have not
lost one day from my work, and feel like differ
ent person." R. j. RILEY, Business Manager
Gazette, St. Clairsville, Ohio
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-04-02

Advice 10 Methers.-MRS. WINSLOW'S
SOOTHING SYRUP should always be used when
children cutting teeth. 1t relieves the little
sufferer at once; it produces natural, quiet
sleep by relieving the child from pain, and the
little cherub awakes as "bright as button.n 1t
is very pleasant to taste. 1t soothes the child.
so,tens the gums, allays all pain, relieves wind,
regulates the bowels, ard is the best known
remedy for diarrhea, whether arising from teeth.
ng or other causes. Twenty-Five cents bottle.
feb6 MW&F&w1y
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-04-02
Ladies' Social Circle.

The Ladies' Social Circle of Congress
street M. e. church will hold sale Of useful
and fancy articles in the yestry of the church
Wednesday and Thursday afternoons and
evenings OF this week. Supper and enter
tainment this evening, ice cream and cutter
tainment tomorrow evening.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-04-02
Unknown Man Injured by the Cars,

Freight No. 24S, from Portland, picked up
man about go years of age lying beside the
track. one mile east of Ipswich, Mass One
leg was broken and cut by wheel, and
there was a bad cash on the right cheek I'M
der the eye. He had evidently been struck
by previous train, and had lain several
hours where he was found. He was dressed
In blue working clothes.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-04-02
Tax PAYERS Attention.

Tax payers will bear in mind that the city
assessors will be in session until the 10Th
INST at their room in City Building. They
VIII also notice in the advertisement the
questions made ont by the state valuation
commission that they will be called upon to
answer.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-04-02

1t Is well known fact that last year
we had planned TO increase Que business
from Eighty Thousand Dollars $780,
900 to One Hundred Thousand Dollars
800, 900 but owing to the unfaV0rable
weather we did not reach that figure,
but did Increase IL to upwards or $780,
900, and being DESTROYS OF reaching the
100000 mark this year. we bargained
for the Horse Car Station, believing
that with the additional room we could
certainly bring our business up to this
figure. but owing to q mlsunderstand-
ing we are not TO have the Car station,
and after carefully looking the Held OV-
err we are satisfied that we have room
enough for that amount OF business and
instead OF paying upwards OF One Thou.
sand Dollars u 600 for the additional
room, we believe that by making our
prices that much lower we can accom-
plish our object and benefit our patrons
that much, aud this we propose TO do.
To show that the public appreciate
our low prices, note this fact, that since
the beginning OF cur business year, Feb.
1, we have made these Low prices and
we are pleased TO say that eur business
has shown the necessary per cent. gain,
although our margins have been no
more than they were during the same
period last year, but II we can only
make the gain we will be satisfied IL
there Is no more money in our pocket at
the end OK January, '01, than there
would have been under the old system.
Look out for bargains.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-04-02
Inducements.

Mariner & Company are always Offering
inducements for all interested in domestic
economy to visit their store. Their adver-
tisement this morning reduces prices on sew
eral articles that are very seasonable just
now. Competition with their prices is i'm
possible, and they have always made it a
point to sell goods of the best quality only
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-04-02

:, In Saco, March 20, Sewell Pugsley and Mrs.
Frances j. Scammon.
In Union, March 22, Aaron Cross of Bridgton
ana Miss Mary l. Hunter of Union.
Mary Jordan,
IN Hartford, Conn.,, Fred W. Mason of Haver-
MI; Mass, QormerIy of PortIand) and Miss Cora
A. Woodman of Portland,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-04-02
w. C. &. U.

AT special meeting of the Woman's Chris
tian Temperance Union it was voted to in
vite the State w. G. T. U. to hold its annual
convention in Portland next September.
The Day Nursery will be open to the pub
lie next Saturday, and for the children on
Monday Anril 7th
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-04-02
SUPERIOR COURT.

BEFORE JUDGE BoNNEY.
The April civil term was opened YESTERDAY
morning. traverse jury was empanelled as fol-
lows:
Thomas L. Allen foreman, Windham.
Patrick j. Comedian, Portland.
Edwin g. Cressey Gorham.
Edwin I. Haskell, North Yarmouth.
William w. Hatch, Cape Elizabeth
William s. Higgins, Standsh.
Hanson Libby. Portland.
Randolph McKenney, Scarboro.
Charles o. Moses, Deering.
James A. ONei Portland.
Charles A. Parsons, Brunswick
Charles III. Tenney, Casco
The jury was excused until Wednesday morn
ing at 10 o'clock. 3sF
THE CIRCULATION OF THE PRESS
is CONSTANTLY INCREASING. FIFTY
CENTS A MONTH is A POPULAR
PRICE
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-04-02
WIIIIston Churcn Sale.

Those who attended the sale of the Willis
ton Society at Reception Hall last fall will
remember the beautiful articles then Offered
for sale. They are to have another reception
there this afternoon and evening. Visit
them, make your purchases and stop to tea.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-04-02
,rw sDyERTusEmKNTs TO-DAY.
1HOIN DhLNE5s
#. o. Bailey Co.

The New England Co., Ex. Gov Farnham Of
Vermont President, offers Its first land sale Of
city lots excursion, &C., in our advertising col.
umns. The coal, iron and mineral properties at
New England City, Georgia, are pronounced by
experts to be very valuable.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-04-02

1t is an unwritten law
that something ne0V shall
be worn on Easter Sunday,
and it has become rather
a habit to buy new Gloves,
Handkerchief and Neck
ties.
Anticipating the great
demand which is sure to
be made upon these stocks
we arranged for the new
arrivals to be opened last
Monday and Tuesday, and
can assure our customers
that assortments and styles
surpass previous efforts.
An extensive line of
Mems Neckwear was or
dered by Mr.. Rollins be-
fore he sailed for Europe.
These have been made
up especially for us and
will be offered this morn
ing.
There is no foolish joke
about it either, for we can
assure the public that the
handsomest stock of Neck
wear will be displayed that
has ever been on our coun-
tiers. You know what this
means and about our
prices.
OWEN, MOORE & CO.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-04-02
Lecture on RonanIe..

Mr.. Leyden's lecture "The True Catholic
Cannot be True American Citizen" will he
delivered at Williams hall tonight instead Of
at the Chestnut street church.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-04-02

For any case OF nervousness, sleep
iessness, weak stomach. indigestion, dyspepsia
try Carriers Little Nerve Pills. Relief is sure.
Fac only nerve medicine for the price in market
dxu1x
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-04-02

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. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-04-02

Angostura Bitters says long time sufferer
from indigestion, thoroughly cured me. Sole
Manufacturers DR.. J. G. B. Siegert g. Sons At
all druggists. apr2eod&w1w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-04-02
Knights Of Golden Eagle Fair.

Tonight and this afternoon the last oppor-
tunities will be afforded to attend the pretty
fair of the Knights of the Golden Eagle in
Castle Hall, on Exchange street. There was
a good attendance yesterday, and lively
sale of goods. In the evening this excellent
programme was rendered:
Overture-"King Mydasn ...............Eil enberg
Quartette.
Song-"Frends of Old". ..............
Master Henry A. Lamb.
"Plantation Echoes" ...................R. G. Ross
Orchestra.
Recitaton-"The Talented Family" .....
Miss Alice w. Lamb.
"Fairy Queen Galop".. ....Sidney Smith
Orchestra
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-04-02

Accidents will happen in all families. Use
Johnson's Anodyne Eminent; it acts promptly.
mar30 eOd&wIw
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-04-02
HANDS ACROSS THE SEA,


The sale of seats for Glands Across the
Sea- to be given at Portland Theatre next
Saturday evening will begin Thursday morn
ing. The scenic effects are fine and the COM
pany is very sstrong Edna Carey, who
plays Lillian Milford, is capital emotional
actress, while Anna Belmont as Lucy, w. G.
Beach as Jack Dudley, M. Gibbs as Jean de
Lussac, John Brickstraw as Tom Bassett
and Mr.. Pierson as Robert Stillwood, are ali
excellent.
SCRIPTURE AND BANJO.
It's not often you can apply scripture to
the music of the mandolin, banjo and guitar,
but it looks as though the saying 'cast thy
bread upon the waters and it shall return af-
ter many days." will prove true in the case of
the Mandolin and Guitar Club concert April
18th, as by the way the tickets are selling. il
would seem as though all the societies and
charitable associations to whom the club has
given their services in the past are now
helping them in return.
LEWIS SMITHS BENEFIT.
At a meeting Of the Portland Cadets the
company rendered their services for the COM
plimentary concert to Mr.. Lew Smith, and
will be represented by squad of eight men,
who will perform the fancy drill and silent
manual. This will be a pleasing variety to
the concert. and will be great attraction.
The sale of reserved seats will begin at
Chambers music store Saturday morning at
$780, Only 10 tickets to one person. Every
seat is reserved. There has been good sale
of tickets thus far and a crowded shouse will
be the result without doubt. Mr.. William
e. Chandler has formed an orche stra of 10
pieces, which will play for the "Pinafore''
choruses at the concert
NOTES.
Now is the time to get good seats for the
Gilmore concerts at Stockbridges.
nTRY THE PRESS FOR ONE MONTH
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-04-02
Hoods
SarsapariIIa

"In the spring my whole system was completely
run down. Two months ago began the use of
Hoods Sarsaparilla, and after using two bottlesI
find my appetite restored my nervous syste m
toned up, and my general health greatly improved.
therefore take great pleasure in telling abou3
Hoods Sarsaparilla. 1 consider Hoods Sarsap-
arilla has no equal" GEORGE BRATT, Bnl Post
er, Galipolis, Ohio.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-04-02

TAKE THE PRESS FOR A COMPLETE
DAILY RECORD OF PUBLIC EVENTS
ONLY 80 CENTS A MONTH IN AID.
VANCE.
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Elegant Fancy Roses

cut from the plant while you wait at JOS A.
Dirwanger's.
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UALL THE LOCAL NEWS FOR ONLY
80 CENTS A MONTH. SUBSCRIBE FOR
THE PRESS,
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"sIze Of the Temperance ouestIon n. >

THE PRESS is ONLY 30 CENTS A
MONTH. SUBSCRIBE FOR 1T.
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MARRIAGES..

Index Soap leaves the hands smooth.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-04-02

NOTICE.. G. WARD, Carpenter and puild-
IN er, % Cotton Sc. Store doors, sash, window
frames, window and door screens, made to order;
all jobhing done at short notice. III
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-04-02
mIsCkLLANEOUs.

WHAT AND WIFE x e. What is the best
w remedy for coughs colds. hoarseness, and
especially that disagreeable tickling of the throat?
Alfred Cough Balsam. Where can 1t be found?
At all Grocers and Druggists, 20. 90 and 75cts.
\
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nTRY THE PRESS FOR ONE MONTH
ONLY 80 CENTS A MONTH IN AID
VANCE
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II. y. II. q. A.
TNHE annual meeting of the Portland Society
for the Prevention OF Cruelty to Animals win
be held at the rooms OF the Society, No. IA Free
ST. WEDNESDAY April 2, at clock p. m.
aprld2t FRED c. ROLLINS, Secretary.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-04-02
THE BIBLE SOCIETY or MAINE

will hold its annual meeting at the Y.M.oA
Hail, Portland THURSDAY, April 3, 1880 AZ Z
O'Clock y. m.
maT2&dtd NV. EDISON, Secretary.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-04-02
Our Spring Styles OF Boys, and
Chiidren's suits are now I'm.
We have Suits In all grades aud
mt all prices.
We can give You as fne n Dress
suit as you want I'm sizes
from A to I6.

Boys Knee Pant Vest Suits,
sizes IL to l6, in prices from S6
to 81 800.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-04-02

Hoods SarsaparilIa
Sold by all druggists 81 sx for So. Prepared only
by q. 1. HOOD & CO., Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
aDr27 d4W1V
Nevada County picayune., 1890-02-12
HYDRAULIC RAMS.
q Handy Appliance of Which Farmsss
 shoald Make More Use.

Very few farmers understand the method of raising water by the use Of the hydraulic ram, though there are many places where they can be protits- bly, employed The invention is an old one and apparently comes near per petual motion. The ram itself is a pear-shaped iron cylinder placed in the ground at depth sufficient 10 protect 1t from the frost in winter. The spring or well which supplies the water is sltu- ated at some point above, SO that there will be . fall of one foot for every eight feet of perpendicular height to which the water is to be carried. For in stance. if it is necessary to force water up hill to the house which stands fortv-eight feet above the spring the fall must be at least six feet from the spring to the ram. The horizontal dis tance has no effect on the calculation, and it Is often carried hundreds of feet, and in some cases over thousand.
 The principle on which the water is forced up is by compressed air. The water passes from the spring in pipe, say two inches in diameter, against a check-yalve which is lifted up by the force of the water until it reaches cer- tain point, when portion of the water is crowded by its own weight into the ram until the air is so compressed that 1t discharges itself into small pipe, say half an inch in diameter, which runs up the elevation to the barn. house or wherever wanted. In well-constructed rams the power has been found to be about two-thirds Of the energy of the falling water. Wherever small quanti- ties of water are needed, this way of supplying the want has been found to be very convenient The only thing tha, seems to stop the working is fall ure of the water supply. Night and day, year after year, the little air engine works away, needing no rest oil or wind, simply water and that in abun- dance One in Norfolk County, Mass, has been in operation for many years and Is still at work supplying the own CTS house and barn with water. To one who has never seen it's workings 1t IS very interesting. No visible power in sight. the little valve rises 10 its proper elevation. remains there an instant then drops to it's base of operations, only to start upward again. which is repeated inually.-American Agriculturist
Nevada County picayune., 1890-02-12
AGRICULTURAL HINTS
MAKING STONE DRAINS.
Stone, Being Imperishsble, Is the Best 0
 All Materials for Drains.

Stone, Being Imperishsble, Is the Best o1
 All Materials for Drains.
 There are several ways of making permanent drains of stone; each of these depends upon the kind of stone to be used. Stones differ very much in their form; the best kind is the hard slstes and gneissoid rock, which consist of fiat pieces which can easily be split or broken, and of such texture that Ghey will not soften or break down under the action of water. The worst are the round waterworn nodules of the hardest kind of granite or quartz, which defy the sledge and are almost impossible to be broken in the ordinary way. But these may be reduced to a more man. sgeable shape by burning them in a heap with coarse wood mixed with them. When the heap has burned down and the stones are still red hot few pails of water thrown upon them will cause them to split and bring them into 6 more manageable and useful shape.
 The drains Of stone should not be less than ten or twelve inches in width snd made round in the bottom so that the water channel may be kept in the middle, and the cutting out of the sides of the ditch will be avoided. Then