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The Portland daily press., 1891-02-24
Further Particulars from Norfolk,
Virginia.

Readers Of the PRESS will remember an
article latly published. speaking of the dead
ly assault made by negro at, Norfolk, Va,
on DIR. William Wheeler, formerly of this
city. Further particulars state that Mrs.
Wheeler was putting her two small children
to bed, and DR.. Wheeler had left the room
and gone down stairs in his stocking feet
On returning he found great negro evident
ly trying to get into his library on the second
10er He thought the man was q sneak
thief and seized him. Dr. Wheeler is a very
strong mau and he got the burglar down.
The burglar then drew a razor and slashed
away at the doctor cutting him seriously.
Fortunately the doctor had a bunch of keys
in one pocket of his trousers, pocket book
In the other and buckle in front. These
turned the blade OF the razor when it struck
against them and prevented vital wounds.
Hearing the struggle Mrs. Wheeler came
from the room and seeing the combat tried to
to get away the razor, and in so doing re-
ceived bad cuts on the breast and ann. She
then ran into the chamber and came out
with doctors loaded revolver. The doctor
In the meantime had lifted the burglar and
thrown him bodily over the banisters to the
floor beneath, while one OF the children
opened the window and screamed for help.
AS the negro fled down the walk in front
of the house the doctor aimed the revolver
and fired The first shot struck the negro
ON the head and glanced off. The second hit
him In the face and the third in the body.
He was afterwards caught and jailed. DIR.
Wheeler aud his wife had hard time with
l. l..
Wheeler has charge Of the U. S. Marine hos
pital at Norfolk.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-24
Sad Death of Thom as O. Winslow.

The many friends Of Thomas o. Winslow.
formerly of this city, will be panied to hear
of his death at Albany. n Y, on his way
from Tennessee, where he had been for his
health. Mr.. Winslow was a member of
Bramhall Lodge. knights of Pythias, also of
the Pythian Relief. He did considera-
BILE newspaper work in Portland when res
ident in this city.
The North Adams. Mass, Transcript says
that Mr.. Winslow went South to Clarks-
vile, Tenn, two months ago for his health
as he was great sufferer from asthma. The
asthma was relieved but he was taken with
inflammation of the bowels. He improved
from the acute attack, but his general
health deteriorated and he left Clarksville
for North Adams alone Friday night. On
the way from Cincinnati to Albany he was
taken very Ill and On arrival at Albany was
at the point of death. Mr. Winsiow was
taken to the Albany Hospital, where the
mouse stan gave prompt attention to the
case. de was in a comatose state and rapid
ly sinking. leather bag found in the car
seat with Mr.. Winslow bore his name and
the address, North Adams, Mass" Pa
perS and letters found In his pockets con,
WINGED those in charge that such was the
mans name. and dispatch was sent to
North Adams inquiring for his relatives.
The dispatch was given them and they ar
rived In Albany about an hour after Mr..
Wlnslow's death. He will be buried at Cav
endish, VT.
Mr.. WinslCw was about 60 years old and
was in the monumental business in Boston.
He was well known to many in North Ad-
ANS, having been the means of es ablishing
Olympian Lodge, Knights of Pythi'o, about
six years ago. He was amsa of energy and
perseverance and madh a brAye fight against
the eneroachments of disease.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-24
School COMMITTEES.

There was regular monthly meeting of
the School Committee yesterday afternoon
at which all the members were present, His
Honor Mayor Melcher, In the chair
On motion of DR.. Baker, Miss Mary E.
kilby of the Cumberland street grammar
school was given leave of absence for the
rest of the year; also the leave of absence of
Miss Clara l.. Sawyer of the North school
was extended through March and April.
On motion of Mr.. Webb the leave of alb
sence of Miss Clara A. Thurston was extend
ed through the school year.
On motion of DR.. Baker, Miss Carrie l..
Gordon was given leave of absence for two
months.
Mrs. Margaret w. Langthorne of the
Vaughan street primary school was elected
temporary teacher in the Cumberland street
grammar school; Miss Cora E. Clay was
elected temporary teacher in Vaughan street
primary school, and Miss Neitie E. Knowles
was elected special teacher during the alb
sence of Miss Gordon.
Bills and pay rolls to the amount of
$8,39l.1 IA were approved.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-24
The Prohibition Ticket.
The Prohibition city committee completed
their ward tickets as follows:

The Prohibition city committee completed
their ward tickets as follows:
WARD ONE.
Warden--JOhn X. Gibson
Clerk-Louis Mcdonald.
Constables-JOhn ii. Dennson, Samuel f.
Hatch.
WARD TWO.
warden-John p. Cochling
Clerk-WaShington j. Orr.
School Committee Hiram Billings
Constables-J0hn z. Leighton, Thomas Wither-
ingtOn.
WARD THREE. @es-
Wrrden- VIM. K. Preble @ss.s
Clerk-JoSeph II. Hughey. t...
Constables-Walter Maxwell, Thos. A. Oakes
WARD FOUR.
Warden-Wm. A. King.
Clerk-John Scully.
Constables-Joseph w. Porter, n. d. Briggs.
WARD FIVE.
Warden-Wm. ID. Jones.
Clerk-Charles T. Stevens.
Constables-J0seph II. Sterling, George N. f.
Kimball.
WARD SIX
Warden Charles S. Norcross.
Clerk-Charles Ii. Blake.
School COmmittee-Frederick w. Mckinney
Constables-Silas F. Hamilton, Samuel Bond.
WARD SEVEN.
Warden-A lphOnsO Jordan.
Clerk Charles e. Wyer.
School Committee John s. White
C0nstables-Joseph M. Plummer, Francis A.
Bent.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-24
A SUPERB METEOR,
1t Is Seen In Madison as Well as in
Portland.

Yesterday morning at seven minutes past
4o'clock, magnificent meter, whose bril-
liancy eclipsed the moon ana electric lights
and lighted up the heavens, darted from the
north northwest and disappeared in the
southeast. Its passage lasted but few sec
onds, but beforelt disappeared it apparent
ly exploded. the bulk of the mass continuing
towards the southeast while large pieces
few in all directions. Immediately after
wards a rumble-like distant thunder was
heard
A dispatch from Madison says:
A large meteor passed over Madison Mon
day morning about 4.15. Those who saw it
describe it as appearing in the size of a full
moon. II burst with loud report scattering
pieces in all directions. In Madison village
the houses were shaken as IL by an earth
quake. People were awakened from slumber
by the jar of the building and those awake
were surprised by the bright flashes of what
appeared to be lightning followed by long,
heavy rolls of thunder and apparent earth
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-24
Washlnston,s Birthday.

Washington'S birthday was bright, cold
day. In the afternoon many places of bust
ness were closed including all the groceries
ana provision stores. The banks and public
buildings were closed, flags generally dis
played, the shipping threw their bunting to
the breeze and the boys made the day hIdeous
with the blasts from their fish horns. In the
evening bon fires were blazing ON about
every square and in many of the side streets.
The theatre was well attended, land the Little
Women's ball was well patronized.
Last evening high carnival reigned ON the
streets especially Congress from Congress
Square to City Hall. The street was crowd.
ed with promenaders of both sexes who
vigorously exerted their powers on every
known kind of wind instrument from
penny whistle to bass horn, and the result
was series Of the most unearthly noises
ever listened to.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-24
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT.

The following rescript was sent down
yesterday from the law court:
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
State vs. George II. Dunning.
Rescript by Whitehouse, J.-Damurrer to
an indictment for not liberating short lob
sters. The indictment sets forth the accuse.
ton In substantial accordance with the re-
quirements of law.
IA material ayement may sometimes be
introduced with as much clearness and GER
tainty by means of the partcipial clause
commenced by the word ''being" as in the
form of the direct proposition of a declara-
tive sentence.
2-The words "catch" and "have in pos
session" may relate to the same acts and
describe the same transaction. They consti-
tute but one effense.
SIT Is sufficiently alleged that the Holsters
were caught alive. The word ''catch" Is
not aptly employed to express the idea of
obtaing possession Of inanimate or notion
less things, but of taking captive living and
moving ones
At appears from the use Of the pronoun
his" that the Holsters were not liberated at
the respondents risk and cost.
The desire to introduce greater directness
and simplicity or otherwise promote reforms
In legal literature must always be subOrdi-
nate to the interests of justice. Courts are
not permitted to be fnically exacting re-
specting the construction of sentences or the
graces of style.
Exceptions overruled Judgment for the
state for Sill and costs.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-24
BRIEF JoTTlNCS.

Grimmer's orchestra played at ball in
Damariscotta last night.
The Masonic Journal and Odd Fellows
Register for February are out.
The class of 81, Portland High School,
will have an entertainment at Glbert's Hall
tonight
The Democrats will hold their caucuses to-
night to elect delegates to nominate a candi-
date for Mayor and select ward tickets.
The Young Mems Republican Club will
give a musical entertainment for members
on Thursday evening, at their rooms.
The annual temperance meeting will be
held at the Gospel Mission this evening at
7.45 O'Clock. Go and assist in the good work.
Mr.. George E. Philbrook Of Portland. now
has charge Of the work of building the new
upper Maine Central station in Lewiston.
still-born infant was found on the steps
of Mr.. Hollis house, No. 10 Gilman street,
last evening. Coroner Gould was notified.
Bright. clear and cold yesterday The
wind was from the snow covered White
Mountains, and afterwards from the south
east.
The Young Mems Republican Club and
Portland Wheel Club engage in the inter.
club contest at the rooms of the first named
club tonight.
A deaf and dumb boy was struck by
horse and sleigh on Congress street, at the
corner of Oak, yesterday afternoon, but not
seriously injured.
Shaw's Quartette and Miss .Evangelne
Pearson, reader, will furnish the entertain.
ment at the Methodist church, Peaks Island
in the young peoples course.
A five-year-old son of Joseph Fluent Of
South Hollis, while playing on the floor of
the parlor of the house, tripped over little
''a-b-c" block and broke his leg. The little
fellow has had his leg broken three times,
All members Of Damon Assembly who in-
tend to visit Mr.. and Mrs. Ebberson next
Wednesday evening, are requested to meet
at the horse car station at $50 p. m. If
stormy they will 60 Thursday evening.
Mr.. j. d. Merriman. president of the
Bowdoin College Athletic Club, was in the
city yesterday, making arrangements for a
grand exhibition of the club. to be given un-
der the auspices of the Portland Young
Mems Christian Association the latter part
of March,
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PERSONAL.

Mr.. W. Z. Wood of st. John is in the city.
f. ii. Appleton of Boston and Hon. @. ID.
Baker of Augusta were at the Falmouth
Hotel yesterday.
Hon. George w. True has been confined to
the house for a week with a cold, but
has now entirely recovered and was out yes
terday.
Reuel Smith, Esq, of Bangor, has been
appointed stenographer to Chief Justice Pc
tiers under the recent act of the legislature
creating that Office, with salary of $500 a
year.
Miss Elizabeth U. Yates of Maine, " no
has been speaking in Providence, r. l., with
great success, left Providence February 2lst
to attend the Women's Nationsl Suffrage
Association, to be held in Washington. ID. c.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-24
AID FOR SPRING HILL MINERS.
A Dispatch to Mayor MeIcher from
Mayor Hall.

Mayor Melcher received the following
dispatch yesterday:
SPRING HILL MINES, N. s., February 20.
MAJOR, Portland. Ne -, ..,.-
A mining disaster, attended with fatal results
unparalleled in the history of Canadian miners,
has fallen upon the town and people of Spring
Hill Nova Scotia. The loss of life Is probably as
great as the combined appalling loss at the
Drummond ann Ford's pit explosions. AD9ut
III lives are lost, 5 widows have been LETT Pc
hind and 1877 children made fatherleSs. Inc
widow and the fatherless will require aDundant
assistance and that promptly from public
shocked aud Mortified by this terrible CALAMITY
Seventy thousand dollars will be required 10 meet
the demands and to alleviate the suiferngs OF tne
bereayed and distressed during the most pressing
period of their direful misfortune. The residents
of Spring Hill, in meeting assembled, have ap-
pointed committee consisting OF the mayor,
town council and all the resident clergy to solicit
aid acknowledge subscriptions TO the Spring Hill
relief. and they conhdentially and earnestly ask
for an immediate response from persons OF al de-
nominations, societies, trades and mathematics
WILLIAM HALL, Mayor
A. MCLEOD. Secretary.
A subscription paper has been placed in
the city treasurer's office where all inclined
may subscribe and their subscriptions will
be forwarded.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-24
A Sudden Ueath.

Yesterday morning at her home on Green
street Mrs. Julia S. Plnkham died suddenly
OF an affection Of the brain. She had been
atling for sometime but was not considered
In danger and when she arose yesterday
she was in excellent spirits. Her mother
left the room where she was and when she
returned her daughter was dead She was
the wife of Paul c. Pinkham, who was for
many years connected with George C. Shaw
&c Co., but who is now in Sioux Falls. He
was about to return to the East to remove
his family to the West and all preparations
were made to leave as soon as he should ar
rive. She leaves no family having lost her
two children recently.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-24
Little Women's Ball.

City Hall was crowded with a large as
semblage last evening on the occasion of the
ball given under the auspices of the Little
Women. Not only were there many specta-
tors in the galleries but there were many
couples on the floor Of the house. The la
dies were almost. without exception, in
light dresses, without hats. and the young
men were in evening and calling dress. GIL
bert'S orchestra furnished excellent music
for dancing and the floor was admirably
managed by Messrs. Moore, Rounds, Adie
Hanson, Lord and Stevens. Delicious re.
freshments were served in Recantinn Uall
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-24
REPUBLICAN CAUCUSES.

Adjourned caucuses Of Republican voters
will be held in the respective ward rooms on
wednesday evening, February 25th, from
200 to $50. for the purpose Of nominating a
candidate for Mayor. A plurality vote will
nominate.
Per Order City Committee.
JOHN II. FoGG,
Chairman.
EDw. +. ToMPsoN, Secretary.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-24
DEATHS.

In this city, Feb. %, Mrs. Sarah, widow of Hor-
ace H0lcOmbe, aged IS years.
Funeral on Wednesday afternoon at 2.20 o'clk,
from her late residence. $50 Cumberland street.
Burial at convenience of the family.
In this city, Feb. %, May L.. wife of <. G. Scott,
and DAUGHTER OF Nathaniel Poole, aged rs years
months. GBoston papers copy.1
In this city, Feb. 49, Julia A, wife of Paul C.
Pinkham, aged 80 years months
In this city. Feb. SO, John B., youngest son OF
months.
Notice of funeral hereafter.1
In Standish, Mrs. Eliza WeeInan, aged n years.
In Bath, Feb. 81, Alice A. Dunton, wife of
Dodge MOulton, aged IS years months.
In Bath, Feb co. Mrs. Hannah Roberts aged
80 years.
In Hallowell, Feb. 10, Arthur Bacon, aged IA
years.
In New Gloucester, Feb. IS, David s. Filing
wood. formerly OF Gr0veton, N. a..
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-24
ARMY AND NAVY SUPPLIES.
The Government Buying Royal Bak-
Ing Powder.
New York Tribune

Large purchases of Baking Powder have
recently been made by the United States
Government. In one lot $4,000 pounds were
bought of the Royal Baking Powder Compa-
ny.
For many years the Government has given
its orders for Royal Baking Powder in pref
erence to all others, it being found that this
and retain its strength in the various eli
mates to which 1t is sent by the Department.
Whenever the Government wants the most
trustworthy article and the best In quality it
prefers the Royal, as this brand was found
to be superior to all others In leavening powss
er by the official chemical tests, made at the
instance of the Government, in the Agricul-
tural Department. at Washington.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-24
Readings from Browning.

Mrs. John A. Bellows. whose delightful
readings from the poetry of Robert Brown.
ing are so we'll known and appreciated in
Portland, will give six readings from the M
ct on Fridays at p. m. at No. 81 Danforth
street The subject for next Friday will be
"Art." Tickets are procurable at Lorlng,
Short & Harmon's.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-24
LIQUOR SeIxuKea.

The sherlffs have made seizures at James
Dunphy's, Green street. Mary Walsh's, 81
Centre street, and rear of 50 Centre street.
Mary Walsh wishes us to state that the
lager beer found at 81 Centre street Sunday
DID not belong to her and she has no connec-
tion with the affair.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-24

In this city, by Rev. N. T.. Whitaker, ID. d.,
Feb. 20. Harvey o. Mcfarland of Boston, Mass,
and Miss Arltta b. Cloudy OF Portland.
In Deer Isle, Feb. 8, John Carr and Miss Nellie
Powers
In Cast ne, Feb. TO- Frank w. Bowden and Miss
Sarah Conner.
In West Waldoboro. Charles NJ. French and
Laura L. Weman.
In Rockland. Feb. IL, s. nj. Currier of Rock
land and Miss C. B. Hamilton OF Isle au Haut
In Biddeford Feb. IA, William Littlefleid of
Albany, N. H., and Miss Lila nj. Goodwin of
BiddefOrd.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-24
Cause of
Rheumatism

An acid which exists in sour milk and cider,
called Tactic acid, is believed by physicians to be
the cause of rheumatism. Accommodating in the
blood, it attacks the brous tissues In the Joints,
ana causes ag0niZing pains. What is needed
is remedy to neutralize the acid, and to so in
ylgorate the Kidneys and liver that all waste will
be carried OIL. We can honestly recommend
Hoods Sarsaparilla for these purposes. 1t has
cured others of rheumatism and it will cure you.
For chronic rheumatism Hoods Sarsaparilla
did me more good than anything else have ever
TAKEN" +. MILLER, Limerick Centre. Pa.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-24
KumQuIts.

In the window of j. A. Merrill &c Co., on
Congress street may be seen specime ms of
Kumquits, as they are called. They are Of
the size of long plums, the taste of which
they resemble, have rind like an orange,
and seeds like lemon. They came from
Anderson's place at Ormond- on-the- Halifax,
FLORIDA
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-24
MUNICIPAL COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE GOULD

BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.
MONDAY Sarah Andigee, otherwise
called Sarah Martin. Larceny. Sixty days
in county jail
Otto Mariner. Search and seizure. Fined
500 and costs. Appealed.
Otto Mariner and William ID. johnson.
Common nuisance. Bound over to the grand
Jury In the sum of $500 each
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-24
The KIYn0SS.

The committee on costumes for "Kirmess
of Trades" will meet this afternoon with
Mrs. A. d. Sullivan, 263 State street. Any
one wishing assistance or information in re-
gard to costumes will please meet with
thpm
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-24
Or. RIsnchard,a lecture.

Rev. Dr. Blanchard will deliver his tenth
historical lecture in the vestry of Congress
square church this evening, at 7.3O O'Clock.
Subject Edmund Burke, Statesman, Ora
tor, Writer" All persons interested are
cordially invited to attend,
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-24

When Baby was sick, we gave her 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
dec1l eod&w1v
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-24

Secure sound mind, which seldom goes with
out sound digestion, by using the genuine Angos-
tura Bitters of DIR. j. G. b. Siegert & Sons. At
all druggists. febl 9eod&w1w
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-24

No one knows better than those who
have used Carriers Little Liver Pills what relief
they have given when taken for dyspepsia, dIzzl-
ness pain In the side, constipation, and dsor-
dered stomach. feb23dSw1w
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-24
MUSIC AND DRAMA.

THE BANKERS DAUGHTER.
The Lothrop Boston Stock Company APP
peared at Portland theatre yesterday at the
matinee, and at the evening performance in
Bronson Towards great success, 1.-THE
Bankers Daughter" This was the cast:
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-24

Edison's monograph speaks for itself, so does
White Beavers cough Cream" Every bottle is
warranted by the manufacturer. octidsm
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-24
Real Estets Transfers.

ine Following transfer OF real estate In
.nis county nave been recorded at the Regis-
try Of Deeds:
it, 81, W ueo d. Led'-
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-24

iecuhiary soap Is very effective in polltI-
cal campaigns, and Brussels soap is lust as
effective in washing day campaigns.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-24

East Elkfort village, Of 400 inhabitants,
CLAYTON county. Iowa, was swept by fire
Sunday. Loss $1,000, insurance half OF that
amount.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-24
Inter-Club Games.

The Wheel Club and Y. M. r. G. played in
the series of inter-club games last night at
the rooms of the latter, with the following
result:
BILLIARDS.
SSnurtieT, ". y. 100 Lunt, Y. M. r. Co..
onal, \. M IL. C.... 81 (Forfeit.)
POOL. rs
Foster, v. M. X. Co.. so Haskell, Y. NJ. re-
Chase, w. C....".... 43 (Forfeit.)
WHIST.
Chase and BoardInan Lewis and Kelley,Y.
Y. M. Il. C......... sol NJ X. C,.,,,.. 20
r. y, DOW and Law f. r. Dow and Nor
ton, W. C......... 25i ris w o. 40
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-24
An Appropriate Gift.

Mr.. l.. b. Roberts, for the past two years
president of the Maine Commercial Travel.
lers' Association, has given the most COM
plete satisfaction and his efforts for the good
of the association are appreciated. Yester.
day noon when he returned from dinner to
his office, No. 16 Monument square. he found
an elegant roll top desk, which had been
placed there as present to him from the
association. The following card accom-
panied IL:
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-24
MARI RAG Es.

Beecham's Pills cure bilious and nervous ii
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-24

Presented to l.. b. Roberts by his F:
friends In the Maine Commercial :
Travellers Association as a token
OF esteem for his faithful service as
president for the past two years.
w. M. JORDAN,
BION LANE, con,n,;,tao
I. j. WEIGH, "''ii''i''e0'
W. #. CLEMENT,
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-24
Notice Of Assignee Of his Appointment.

NOTICE OF AssIgHet vi MS APPVIu'"0
a Portland in the County Of Cumberland aud
N State OF Maine the seventh day OF tepru-
AIRY, A. ID. 1891. The undersigned hereby gives
notice Of his appointment as assignee OF the ~,
tate OF Francis q. Hayes, OF Portland, 10 Salu
County OF Cumberland. insolyent debtor, VINO mas
been declared an insolyent upon his Own petition,
by the Court of Insolvency for said County Of
Cumberland. CHARLES T. MATTOCKS,
feblQd1aW3WT Assignee.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-24

It's no great credit to US
that we're selling such a
large amount of clothing at
this season of the year.
The credit must go to our
customers, who show their
good sense in buying when
prices are all in their favor.
Winter overcoats and win
ter suits at about 60 cents on
a dollar are almost unheaTd
of prices for the best kind of
clothing.
This state of things won't
continue long, as the smell
of smoke will soon yield to
the smell Of paint when the
workmen take possession of
our store preparatory to our
spring opening.
Come this week for bar
gains.