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The Portland daily press., 1891-04-13
NO LOVE AFFAIRS
In the Life Of Artemus Browne, ,lsays
his Executors Counsel.

NEW YORK, April 11.-When seen today
at his home in Rlverdale, Moses M. Robin
son, counsel for the executors of the Charles
F. Browne (Artemus Ward estate. said that
no legal steps had been taken in behalf of
the pretended widow Of the humorist. "Ward
never was married, and never even had a
love affair."" continued Mr.. Robinson. 81
knew him intimately from the time he was
years old, when my parents moved to Wat.
esford, Me. (where Ward was born in 1891.
and never lost sight Of him except the few
years l was In the army during the civil war.
and subsequently when he was In England
until his death in Southampton In 1867.
until he went to England he visited his
mother in Waterford at least once year. I
lived across the street from 'Arremus' In
Waterford until we were IA or 10. He was
older than I, and heard from him constant
ly when he was writing for the Plaindealer
the Snowman letters, and after he began to
lecture. At no time did he put himself in a
position to give any woman the shadow Of a
matrimonial claim upon him."
Browne left but little personal property,
Mr.. Robinson said, and his only real estate
was house and lot at Yonkers, valued Tat
the outside at $1,000. Brownies library went
to the best scholar In the public schools at
Waterford. Mr.. Robinson was intrusted
with carrying out this provision Of the will,
which was probated In Southampton.
Bro vines body was brought to this country
and buried in the graveyard at Waterfard,
where his mother was buried, on her death
In 1884.
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On Wednesday evening, April 9Th, the Chi
Chapter Of the Zeta Psi Fraternity unfolded
its sigma and symbols to Austin II. Evans,
Of the class of '94. Mr.. Evans is President
of his class, and took the Merrill entrance
examination prize. After the ceremony, a
banquet was served, speeches being made by
Alumni and other members of the chapter.
The Base Ball Association has voted to
build new grand stand at cost of $14O.
The newsstand will be directly back Of the
catcher and covered with heavy wire
screen. A more prominent view of the
game will thus be able to be secured.
The nine is now able to practice on the
diamond. The number of candidates this
year is far above the average, and all being
Of very promising nature, 1t will be hard to
make choice as to excellence. Manager
Chapman and Captain Parsons are doing all
in their power to make the season of 81 a
success, with very promising show of good
results. All reports intimating that Colby
and Bowdoin will return to fourth class
league this season are hereby officially con-
tradicted. M. S. G. cannot play in the
league this year under any conditions.
The Sophomores are making arrangements
with Lamson & Hubbard, of Boston, to fur
nish the class with silk hats.
Hardy has been taking the Senior class
pictures with excellent results.
Hon. Mark III. Dunnell '49 and Harry l..
Koopman sc have been chosen respectively
to deliver the oratlon and poem next COM
mencement.
The class of 's1 holds Its decennlal reunion
this year.
The news Of the death of Walter B. Suck
ling '88 which occurred at Georgetown, Colo,
March. oath, was received In Waterville with
a great deal of regret. Mr.. Sucking was
very prominent while in college by his abili-
ties as musician and writer. He sang In
the glee club for four years, was the organlst
and during his senior year was editor In
chief of the Echo. Resolutions have been
formulated by the Colorado Colby Alumni
Association and by Mr.. Stockings college
fraternity.
the increase of her Alumni Association. The
latest acquisition is the Alumni Association
of The State of Colorado, which promises to
ha of great assistance to the Alma Mater.
Scholarships have been founded and IL
necessary some worthy young mans educa-
tion will be wholly paid for by the associa-
tion. a rate of interest being charged, the
nrincipal to be paid as opportunity serves.
The officers for the present year are: Presi-
dent' Glen, Chas. b. Baldwin vice president,
Col n, q. Merriman; secretary, Ii. M. Lord,
The headquarters of the association are in
Denver.
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PRICE 81 A YEAR, WHEN PAID IN ADVANCE is.
PUBLIC LIBRARY.
Annual Meeting Of the Trustees-the
Annual Reports and Election
OF Officers.

The annual meeting Of the Trustees Of the
Public Library was held Saturday afternoon
The reports were made and referred to the
council Of administration. with orders to
print 800 copies In pamphlet form.
Hon. Josiah Fl. Drummond. In the en-
forced absence Of Geo. E. B. jackson, Esq,
presented the report of the trustees, which
follows:
TRUSTEES REPORT.
The Trustees of the Portland Public LII
brary are glad to report that the year now
closed exhibits a constantly increasing In
terest on the part OF our citizens In its work.
Every observer must have noted that its in
huence Is widening and that it Is becoming
one Gf the principal educational forces Of
our city. The collection Of books Is neces-
sarily very miscellaneous In its character,
but the catalogue shows that IL embraces a
fair representation of the various branches
OF literature, although deficient in special
subjects. The trustees would be glad IL citi-
zens would take pains to inform themselves
as to the various departments particularly
deficient, and then individually supply the
lacking books. The library needs and de-
serves the cooperation Of every citizen, and
byla little assistance its benefits and infiu-
literary associations with which Portl and
abounds, by making an annual contribution
OF books on special subjects In which they
are interested, and In which the library is
deficient, or In money for our treasury, with
suggestions as to departments which shou Id
De nlied, can very materially help the tIus-
tees and do permanent good to the library.
Through the munificence of Mr.. Baxter, the
donor OF the land and building, we have
handsome building. Some changes In its ar
rangement will give us ample room for ex-
tension and growth for many years. We
need more money for the purchase Of books
and permanent fund, as up tolthe present
time we are dependent upon very limited
sources Of income. and must rely principally
upon the annual donation from the city, Civ
en- us on account of the library being kept
open freely to all our citizens.
1t will be seen by the treasurer's report,
that the city contributed for the last year
81, 6,098.50, and while the amount may seem
liberal we find that 1t Is very small compared
with the contributions of other cities to sim
liar objects. From reports In our hands, Sc
lected at random, 1t may be noted how much
larger 0utlays are made by cities for the sup
port OF libraries, and we add them as in
structive examples:
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Or. Blood Found at Last.

BOSTON, April 12.-Dr. Charles Blood, who
has been mentioned as connected with the
at Springfield. Mass, by Herald reporter.
He has had an office for some time In that
city where he has treated hernia and kindred
troubles under the title Of "Dr. Lewis" He
has not been arrested as there are no charges
pending against him. He positively declared
his innocence of any connection with the
Sawtelle crime and taffirmed his ability to
prove an alibi.
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Fast Day services.

There will be union service Of all the
evangelical churches in State street church
on Fast day at IL o'clock. Rev. b. l.. Whit
man, of the Free street Baptist church, will
deliver the sermon and the music will be
sung by members of the Portland Singers
Society, under the direction Of Mr.. Harvey
Murray. Mr.. Frank Rankin, ,organist of.High
street church, will preside at the organ. The
following will be the programme:
Andante from Second Sonata. Dudley Buck
Anthem-God Is Our Refuge and Strength.
Choir Hymn-Loi IL Ia .......... Faure-Shely
Response-The stars In Heaven ..kneinos.ses
OHeIJOty ffettss p,,c
POstlude-AlegrO Second Sonata. ''Duuley DUN
The Christian Eudeayor Society VIII unite
with the Second Advent IN prayer aud
praise meeting at p. IN.
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To Garry the Victims OF the Grip In
Brooklyn.

BROOKLYN, N. Y, April Y. - Grip is
gaining ground in Brooklyn and residents
are becoming alarmed at the spread iof the
epidemic. During the past week there have
been $50 deaths. an increase of 13S over the
previous week. This is the greatest mortal.
ity ever recorded here except in the summer
season. There.were not enough hearses in the
city to cary the dead for all the funerals ar
ranged for today. Many hearses had to make
two trips to the cemetery. Several hearses
that the coming week will witness
the turning point, as the people are begin
ming to pay more attention to the first symp-
toms of the disease.
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American Association.
A Sport Allowed In lewiston.

LEWISTON, April 11.-Wetzel Brown Of
Oxford and Charles r. Davis of Laconia, N.
H., fought in the Crib Club tonight for
purse Of $3.50. Davis knocked Brown down
q couple of times In the rounds preceding the
sixth. In this Davis appeared to hit Brown
below the belt, and foul was claimed. The
referee refused to allow 1t and Brown would
not 90 on, claiming the fight on foul. The
referee then awarded the fight to Davis.
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REPUBLICAN LEAcUERS,
Everything In Readiness for the Great
Convention In Cincinnati,

NEW YORK, April 12.-All the arrange
ments for the forthcoming annual conven-
tion of the Republican League of the United
States have been made Secretary Humph-
reys says 1t will be the largest one In the his
tory of the league, 1899 delegates being ex-
pected. 1t will begin its session in Music
hall. Cincinnati. at noon April 21. On the
evening of that day, mass meeting will be-
held in the great Music hall, under the aus
pices of the league. Among the speakers in
yited are James G.. Blaine. Chauncey M.
Depew, John G. Spooner, Gen. r, A. Alger.
ex-Gov. Foraker, VIM. Mckinley, Jr., and
Thomas b. Reed.
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DEVoURED BY DOGS.
MutlIated Bodies Thrown Over the
Walls at ManIpur.

LONDON, April 12.-Latest advices from
India concerning the massacre at Manipur
are that Commissioner Quinton was decapi
tated and his body horribly mangled. His
limbs were afterwards thrown outside the
city walls where they were devoured by
dogs. Two officers whose names are not
given, and bugler were speared by Kukis.
Mr.. Grimwood. the British political agent at
Manipur. and two other officers were shot.
The bodies of all the victims were brutally
mutilated and afterwards thrown over the
walls Of the city. The remains Of two Off.
GERS killed during the fighting were treated
In similar manner. A large reward Is Of
fered for the capture Of the regent of
Manipur.
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JohNsTowN's FLOOD
Repeated on Miniature Scale Near
Gardner, Mass.

GARDNER. Mass. April 12.-This morn
ing dam in Nichols's Pond, on the north
side of the Fitchburg railroad, at Baldwins-
vile, Mass, gave way on account of the
heavy rain. Both the main tracks of the
railroad were washed away, leaving a hole
eighty feet long and twenty feet deep, and
carrying railroad iron and ties 500 feet to the
banks Of the Otter river. The highway was
badly washed out. Nichols's new two story
machine shop narrowly escaped destruction.
A small dwelling house, occupied by fam
lily named Freedean. was flooded and sur
rounded with water. but fortunately no lives
were lost The damage is estimated at
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-13
BASE BALL.
The Ball TwIrIers who VIII Open the
Season Tomorrow.


The first game of the season will be played
at the grounds in Deering tomorrow at 2.3o
p. m, between the new Portlands and the
Bostons. The following are the names Of
the Portland players: Pitchers, G. FL. Willis
of Omaha, 1890: M. Fl. McDermott of Au-
burn, N. Y, 'S9. Jersey City. 80; G. w.
Dairy, Peoria, 90; VIM. Collin, Monmouth,
ILL.,, 30; catcher, Ii. Westlake, Sandusky,
'S9. Milwaukee, 30; first base, ID. Phalon,
Auburn, N. Y. 80; second base, 7. McDer-
mott. Newark, 's9 30; third base. F. L. Keay,
Auburn, MY; short stop. :B. Mclaughlin,
Syracuse, 49, 80; left field, J. DAILY, Mime
apolis. 'S9, st. Paul, 80; right field. j. Nc
Govern of Portland, a local man who played
In Bangor. st. John and portion of last sea-
son with the Murphy Balsam team, and is
well spoken of by those who have seen him
play. The following is the batting and field
ing averages of the team:
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ONLY ITALIAN BLusTER.
Little EeIIef that Porter VIII He Or
dered To Leave Rome.

WASHINGTON, April 12.-There are no de-
velopments in the italian affair today. Sec
retary Blaine had nothing to communicate.
Very few persons believe anything startling
will occur between now and Wednesday.
High officials are incredulous as to Italy's
reported purpose to order Minister Porter
from Roma
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The following are the United States Signal
Service observations for yesterday, April
18th, taken at p. M, 10th meridian time
the observations for each station being given
in this order: Temperature. direction Of the
wind, state of the weather:
Boston, $40, W, cloudy. New York. 4so,
SW. cloudless; philadelphia. 590, NV,
cloudy; washington. 3Se. NV. cloudless al,
ciunGy Csnyi :: Cleveland, 4s NV, cloadess IM. De.
troit, 5So, :SW, cloudless; Chicago, AZ, Sc.
cloudy; st. Paul. CO.,, Sc, partly cloudy :
Duluth, 4Oo, NE, cloudy; st. Vincent, miss,
ing; Bismarck. 56o. NV. cloudy; Jackson
vile, 6so, S, cloudless'
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-13

The Trustees have just received a. gift of
$1,000 from the estate of the late Hon. A. w.
II: Clapp. the income Of which is to be ap-
piled annually TO the use Of the library, and
the principal to be retained as fund, and
they learn through the newspapers that the
late Rev Frederick rockingham has made pro
vision by his willthat the library shall receive
$1,000 on conditions Of which they are not as
yet informed. These two bequests are CRATE
fully acknowledged. the one from a lifelong
and honored resident of Portland. Trustee
OF the library from Tits organization, the
other from one, who, only temporarily resi-
dent here several years ago, had strong at.
tachment to Portland as the home of his an
cestors and was glad to show his interest in
this educational charity. We hope to be en-
couraged by many more similar remem
brances.
The catalogue has been published a few
months only. but we have already noticed
the increase in circulation of books since
readers have had the opportunity of learn
Ing what the library contains. We have
been disappointed that our citizens have not
more generally supplied themselves with
copies as the price was fixed at a mere nom.
nal sum In order that 1t might be generally
circulated.
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The opInIone willing to Walt.

ROME. April 12.-The opinione says: 1.-THE
news from Washington Is the subject of
much comment. II Mr.. Blaine Is unable to
make a cate gorical reply to Ialy's simple
and straightforward request, we can await
the conclusion OF such strange silence Sc
renely, without lamentations or threats.
Public opinion on both sides of the Atlantic
will hardly consider dignifed such a painful
admission of impotence"
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-13

THE John watson farm, so called, located on
IL Pleasant Hill, Scarborough, on easterly side
of the road, containing about LAB acres, with one
story frame house and two barns thereon; about
20 acres is wood land the remainder tillage under
a high state of cultivation; there Is good Or
chard, Including about so young trees just coming
into bearing, and we'll of excellent water near
the mouse; farm IS well watered and cuts about 65
tons OF hay, and has pasturage for about 20 head
OF catte this Is one Of the best farms in Scarbor-
ough. For particulars inquire of WALTER b.
NUTTER, on the premises, or of LOCKE g.
LOCKE, $50 Middle street, Portland.
ap8d&MlM
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS.
Published every day Sundays excepted) by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,

PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
At 81 EXCHANGE STREET, PORTLAND. ME
TERMS: Seven Dollars Year. When payment
dollars.
RATES OF ADvERTISING-One inch space OF
the length Of column, or twelve lines nOnporetl
constitutes square"
$l.50 per square, daily, first week; 70 cents per
week after; three insertions or less 81 90; con-
tnung every other day after first week, 80 cents.
Half square, three insertions or less, 75 cents.
one week, 81 90; 30 cents per week after.
SPECIAL NOTICES, one-third additional.
Under head Of "AMUsEMENTS" and "AUOTIoN
SALES" $500 per square per week; three.inser-
tioDs or less, S1.6O.
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Rosenbuvg-Levi.

Mr.. Jacob Rosenburg of Portland and MISS
Helen Levi Of Biddeford were marrltu ~
Rabbi Lasker last evening. large nuTD.. mum a.
Of friends gathered In ked Men A"" w
witness the ceremony
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FOR SALE OR TO LET.

The brick house pleasantly situated
at 100 FREE STREET. This house is
in first.class condition, with all the
modern improvements. Large pleasant
rooms. Hot and cold water. Enquire
OF E. N. PERRY, Is Free street.
apr4 Wv
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Boiis, Tumors, Scrofulous Affections, Cancer
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Ring,oorm, CdrbuncteS, Ulcers, and Sores,
AQtdridI Poison, Pain IN the Bones.
DANA SARSAPARILLA CO., Belfast, NE.
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THE WEATHER.
EaIr and Cooler.

The followingi is the forecast Of the weather
for Maine: Fair; westerly winds; slightly
cooler, except in Northern Maine. where the
temperature will be stationary.
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-13
THE MAINE STATE PRESS.

Published every THURSDAY MORNING, at $3.50
O year If paid in advance, 90. 90 yeaI.
Advertisements inserted In the "MAINK 6TATn
PRESS" (Which has large circulation In every
part Of the State) for 90 per square for first in
sertion. and so cents per square for each subse-
uuent insertion
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-13

Mr.. M. McDermott, the first of the new
team to arrive, and brother of the captain of
the team, reached Portland Saturday night,
and Is quartered at the Durant house.
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-13
sIackthorns Piled at Macroon.

DUBLIN, April 12.-Messrs. Tanner and
Deasy, Nationalist members OF Parliament,
spoke at Macroom today. A lively scene oc-
CURED at the meeting. The hooting of the
opponents OF the speakers was drowned by
the cheers Of their friends. Both factions
fought fiercely BlackthOrns were used right
and left and blood flowed freely. Many per-
sons were seriously hurt. So great was the
uproar, that the speakers, for the most part,
form.
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Local weather Report.
8 ANIL RlP M

Mean daily ther...4S. Q Max; vel. wind....37
Maximum ther .....56.0l Total precip.. ..,.,O a
Minimum ther.. ...4o.ol
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For SALE or EXCHANGE

for property in this city or vicinity, farm ID
windham; cuts twenty-five (25) tons OF hay;
buildings irst-class. Excellent farm In Deerlngi
cuts fifty tons hay. For particulars, call on
JOHN c. and 4. ii. COBB,
311a Exchange Street, Portland, Maine.
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FOR SALE.

The property at Al Thomas Street,
consisting OF 1926 feet OF land and Queen
aged by fire. The plumbing in perfect
condition. House can be repaired at lit.
tIe outlay. For particulars see f. III.
KING, 1913 Commercial Street.
anr9 diff
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FOR SALE.

HOUSE 3s3 SPRING STREET. residence of
-. In. Ine late A. ID. Brown. Lot contains $500
back TO Clifford street, situation
veniences Apply to BROWN 4 J0SSFLYN
GaIt RSInEIefciai RIncE street, or to s. w. THAXTER'
N"As "''SA' mar13d1m
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TREAsURER's REPORT,
Receipts

The treasurer's report, submitted by Ed
ward A. Noyes, Esq, gives the following f.
nancial statement:
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the Oregon at Halifax. ta.s IA
Colby Unlversity,

Especial to the Press.l
HALIFAX, N. s., April l2-The steamer
Oregon arrived from Liverpool at O'Clock.
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weather Observations.

PC-Indicates partly cloudy.
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Foreign Notes.

Four hundred and fifty-one bodies have
been taken from the wreck of the British
steamer Utopia, sunk at Gibraltar March IL,
leaving 6i to be accounted for.
The fish merchants Of Yarmouth, N. s.,
have protested against the action of the New
foundland authorities In refusing bait to
Canadians, which they say means ruin to
their bank fishermen.
The London Times correspondent at Mad
rid says complete reserve Is maintained In
regard to the treaty with America, but 1t Is
believed that America will grant the broad
est concessions in regard to sugar and otner
Cuban products, excepting tobacco, which
for the present Is outside of the negotiations.
The London Telegraph's correspondent at
st. Petersburg says that Shameiken, the man
arrested Monday on suspicion of being about
to make an attempt on the Cars life, be-
longed to the Scaevola Club, KharkOff, the
members of which are bound by oath to
make continual efforts to murder the Car.
Mayor Grant of Victoria. Is. O., has tele-
graphed President Harrison inviting him TO
visit Victoria during his trip to the Pacific
coast. Should the President accept the inVf-
tation it is understood that a British war
ship will De detailed and placed at the dispo-
sal OF the President from Puget Sound to
Victoria
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mIsCELLANEOUs.

BOTTLED MILK - Warranted strictly pure
II every time; all parties that would like to
have bottled milk, put up from one cow separate
ly for children or invalid people, be supplied.
I. j. WARD, Highlawn Farm, Deering, Me.
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Mr.. Reed In italy.

PARIS, April 12.-Hon. Thomas b. Reed
passed through Paris without seeing any
body. He did not call at the United States
legation. He Is now in Italy.
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EOUND-On Peaks Island a portemonnaie the
IL owner can have the same by proving property
and paying charges. A. G. STERLING & CO.,
Commercial wharf. I'll