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Telegram-herald., 1891-10-23
slR fpWlN ARNOLD.
Arrival Of the Distingaished Poet ~
New York To-day.

New York, Oct. 22.-sir Edwin Arnold
arrived IN tins city on the steamship
City OF New York this morning. A
party Of friends met him down the bsy.
s,r Edwin,greeted them warmly and
cordisliy. He spoke at length about
his plans for his Occurring trip IN Amer
ica. Hewill be under the management
of MAJOR Pond and will deliver lectures
IN most of the large cities. The pro-
ceeds OF the majority OF the lectures
will he devoted 10 charity. Speaking
Of the work which be had done Sir
Edwin ssid that he bss written no less
than eight thousand editorials, each Of
them averaging over half column.
He said he wss never happier than
when pegxing at editorials.
Telegram-herald., 1891-10-23
MlLL NOT SETTLE THE CASE.
The Hopkips-sesries Contest Will be
IouRht Out In Ooart

New York, Oct. 22.-Special dispatch
from Salem, Mass, To the Mail and
Express says: Its now definitely
known all efforts 10 effect q comprom-
ise between the litgants in the searles
will contest have been without effect
and the matter will not be settled out
side the courts. IL IL known also % Al
the amount offered 10 Mr.. Timothy
Hopkins to Withdraw his claim upon
the estate was more than 1000, 900.
Also that the amount At stake in the
contests, instead of being from $40 900, :
900 to $40 900. 600 az has been stated 10
more than sec. .000, 900.
Telegram-herald., 1891-10-23

London. Oct. 2z--John r: Redmond.
who arrived st Cork last nig ht, said, ~
replying 10 an address Of weicoms,
that he spoke as "the elected leader of
the parliamentary party" Pierce Me-
honey. member of parliament for the
northern divis,on a Meath, in 81 ID
drcss which be delivered before the
national league. q dcisred that he was
ready 20 follow the leadership ef Johr
Redmond ss loyalty ss he had that OF
parneil
Telegram-herald., 1891-10-23
Ioala's eouslNc MEETING.
senator ssocksrfs6e sod Mr.. Burrows
Create treat shssts.r

Tonia. oct. % The seeond repuhdf-
csa meeflnx of tbs campaign was
held nc the LIGHT Guard srmory this
svsasng and vss one of the most en-
shussasfic meetings that has h~en held
t,- several years. the hail being filled
10 re utno~t capacity and = iargr
rssrFisa of " hing farmers from all
pa~@e ~ the county Tho rf~ettng Vas
sfd - a ~ sen oT r n = o<kbridz
and the Hon. Ialiu~ G. Rgrrows
Telegram-herald., 1891-10-23

AsHIsrp. We. OF. PA body vas
discovered ON TIE beseb 81 Presque Isle
today. Ii vss bsdiy cscompossd II
. supposed 70 he that Of George Downs.
Of Detroit. who w.s drowned neaf
Devils island shout two months ago
The fishermen rho discovered the
body intimate thst { u that of . toursss
hunter who has aiet with foul play
The corner Vii 9 N inquest tomer-
rUR
Telegram-herald., 1891-10-23
scnrdrd neath

New York, Oct. 22.--lsasc William
Lore, 4s years old. formerly a broker
and a member of the Seventh Reg
ment. met with horrible death at the
Bloomingdsle asylum last Saturday. IL
is alleged that Mr.. Lore, during the
temporary absence of ms attendant,
plungen into bath tub filled with
boiling water and received injuries
which caused his death. The asylum
authorities, with the aid OF the coro-
ner. tried 10 keep the matter secret,
even failing to inform the dead mans
family of the cause of death.
Telegram-herald., 1891-10-23

Milwaukee, Oct. 22.--w -workmen in the
new water-works tunnel under the lake
tat North Point struck a strong vein
~ water thi~ morning and had 10 flee
FOR their lives. The tunnel and shs't
sre now full ~ water. The work had
iseen carried aisoat a thousand feet IN
sler the lake. The contractors are
ssehaIler & sehneeland. Of Chieago.
Telegram-herald., 1891-10-23
WHISKY TRusT scntves.
They Proposed 20 Central the Hssnfs>
ture of All Grades.

Peoria. H., oct. 22.-Thers vss .
very emphatic rumor in -sn-postsd
circles yesterday that the DIstillsrs and
Cattle-feeders Trust had completed
. ans for stopping the Dszufscture 81
cheap grades Of whisky, ard that the
pf5nc5pie sufferers would he Keutucky
sf;stIsers OF what q called quick age
Ingr vhiskiss. In support Of this
runor Il sac kno~n thzt james Is-y,
81 Cineinnsti, and Mar SeIllger ard
Thomas shirley, Of Louisville, we're n
suer8ano> ~ tas trnst meet q. when
xlve sny infosEatlon. Press1cpt Green
hut, OF sbs trust, vas seen tssls evening
Telegram-herald., 1891-10-23

They can make loop as large Or as
small as they want TO, and they
" .sn they can baBd It on the side OF
q hill and have il down grade all
the way They might better, u their
only desire " 20 lower records, have
. stFa4xht-away track at o0ce and
have done with IT. Then the records
would drop"
Telegram-herald., 1891-10-23

Iewi>burx, Tenn. Oct, ga The nsns
- Len lstnrs maae - as-ign.n .at this
~ fnlfaw T.s@ assets eseeesi he lie.
kliitse~ ~ more than $50, 600 haffs.
enit seisertiaa~ sa seeoaaE ~ the tight
hsaaes market eHsse8 the assignment.
n = hstsevsd thsf the bank ssil rSsaA-
bssss sess s4tfs
Telegram-herald., 1891-10-23

Childress, Terss, ort- 2z.--The court
house Of tbs plsce vae burned q the
ground yesterday morning The c,snntv
records II Cbiidress sBe Critic cpunties
ere tstol loss- ne fre - supposed e
have treE the work of Enceneisrsss.
Lax. 81, go.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-04
SAVAGE ASSAULT.
Allegro Burglar Nearly Kills a Former
Portland Citizen.

Intelligence was lately received In this city
of a most feroclous assault upon former
physician of this city, and his wife, at Nor
folk. Va, and the dangerous wounds re-.
ceived by both parties.
Inc story Is very meagre in particulars,
put as far as it goes amounts to this. DIR.
wheeler, son of the late Horatio O..
Wheeler of Woodford's, laid the foundation
OF his medical education here and some time
after he was admitted to practice, moved to
Norfolk, Va, where he has lately resided
with bis wife. One night the doctor heard a
noise about the house and was soon con-
WINGED that burglars were searching his resi-
dence. He arose and quietly went to the
spot from whence the noise proceeded.
There he held huge negro ransacking the
closets and drawers Of the apartment into
which he had obtained entrance. The
doctor tackled the fellow and desperate
struggle ensued. The negro was armed
with razor. aud managing to get an arm
loose used 1t with murderous effect upon the
doctor slashing him badly. Mrs. Wheeler
heard the struggle and came to her husbands
assistance. and was also badly cut about the
shoulder and breast. In the melee the bur
glar managed to get away. Whether he was
afterwards arrested was not known by oul
| informant The injuries of the doctor ant
Mrs. Wheeler were, as we have said, very
L sarious
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-04
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD.
Annual Meeting Of the Relief Asso-
citation.

The annual meeting of tho Maine Central
Relief Association was held Monday at the
Union Station, President Hall in the
chair.
The report of the directors shows the net
gain in membership 1885, making total of
1915. There have been 11a dropped from the
rolls. The permanent fund amounts to
$1,000, gain of $174O for the year, drawing A
and per cent interest. Twelve members
have died from national causes during the
year and two from accident A death bene-
fit of $1,000 was paid in each case. There
have been POI claims paid for sickness ard
disability amounting to $4.59S, 10 having
been paid the full limit of 500. The assess.
ments have been made less than 81 for each
death, the assessments for the 70 deaths hav-
ing been $3.50.
Treasurer Shaw shows receipts $50, 6O3 80
expenditures SIS, 149.25; cash On hand de.
posted and invested $40. 45474, in Portland
and Maine Savings Banks, in notes secured
by mortgages, and deposit with Swan & Bar.
rett. The liabilities were $1,000 due her;
Forest l.. Dow. $3.50 due eick benefits and
expenses for December, making balance Of
$9,185.74.
These officers were reelected
President-Elton A. Hail.
Vice Presiden-Horace II. Towle.
Secretary-Edwin G. Foster.
Treasurer-Thomas r. Shaw.
Directors-E. A. Hall, Geo. 4. Whitney. II. II
Towle, Geo. r. Haskell, j. b. Chandler j. A
Pinkerton, f. ID. Rogers, s. s. Cahill f. G. Small
w. F. PitmaD, w. III. Richardson.
Financial Committee-G. w, York H. G, Park
man, L. V. Philbrook
Advisory Commirtee-Amos Pilsbury Geo. II
Knapp, ID. A. Booker. Geo. Nevens, L. W. Polls
Ter, J. w. Causland, j. Z. Anderson. G. W. NAL
Ing, Nathan Stiles, Fl. F. Dowst, Frank Robinson
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-04
PERSONAL.

Rev. DR.. Stebbins of San Francisco and
Rev. DR.. E. E. Hale of Boston are to en-
change pulpits for two months.
Mr.. Robert Armstrong, the we'll known
hairdresser en- Federal street. had stroke
OF paralysis Monday night, and is danger.
0usly Ill.
c. III. Drummond of Winslow, aud Mr.
and Mrs. John Packard of Auburn went on
the Raymond & Whitcomb excursion to Cal
ifornia yesterday.
Miss M. ID. True of Bethel, who was for
merly most successful teacher in the Port
land School for the Deaf, and at the last
convention of instructors of the deaf was
made director Of tie Association to Pro-
mote the Teaching of Speech" has lately
accompanied Professor Alexander Graham
Bell of Washington on tour of inspection
OF the institutions for the deaf in Montreal,
Rochester, Buffalo. Rome and Northampton.
They have now returned to Washington fol-
the winter.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-04
SUPERIOR COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE BoNNEY.

TUEsDAY.-The February term was opened
this morning, with the same traverse Jury In
attendance that served at the January term.
Joseph Breckenridge VS.. Mary A. H.
Lewis.
This Is an action upon promissory note
for 5000, dated Nov. 1887. payable In one
wear to John s. Morse or his order, by him
endorsed. and purporting to be signed by the
defendant as maker.
The defendant denies that that she ever
gave Morse any such note, and denies that
the signature to this note purportlng to be
hers is genuine.
The plaintiff claims that Morse, who was
s.Lewis' financial agent, came to him with
the note just after Mrs. Lewis had sailed for
Europe. saying he wanted 1t discounted to
get funds to meet any draft Mrs. Lewis
might make on him while away; that he, the
plaintiff, had not the funds himself, but tried
70 negotiate it and failed. this being In Bos.
ton and the parties to the note being CON-
paratively unknown; that ne then returned
came back with Mr.. Francis, who asked
him. Breckenridge, II Mrs. Lewis was good
that he replied she was and told him how
much he was owing her, secured by mort.
gage; that Francis then asked him, Brecken-
ridge. IL he was willing to endorse 1t. He
replied yes and did endorse 1t. On Mrs.
Lewis's return from Europe, before the ma
turity OF the note, she pronounced 1t a for
gerry. Morse was arrested, indicted, but the
government failed to make out case. Since
the maturity Of the note, 1t not being paid by
Mrs. Lewis, breckenridge took 1t up and now
and now claims to recover 1t Of Mrs. Lewis
on the ground that 1t has her genuine sign
ture.
The testimony for the plaintiff is still in
progress.
Fred v. Chase for plff. A. A. Strout and
Edward Avery for deft,
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-04
A Curious Verdict,

To the Editor of the Press:
VIII you kindly permit me through your
columns to call public attention to a curious
verdict rendered by one of our juries recent
ly In the case, the State VS.. Patrick Heating.
Its quite as funny as that celebrated YER
dict in murder case, 'Not guilty, but don't
do it again." 1t seems that Heating has
been twice before indicted, the cases mol
prosed in open court, though abundant proof
was in the court room waiting to be. called.
sentence. OF the Municipal Court 500 and
costs and six months In jail. The testimony
In the case on the part of the respondent was
this: Patrick sw0re that he had ne connec-
tion whatever with the shop where the
liquors were seized; that he sold out to his
whatever with rumselling since that time"
keating's son, James E, and the bar
keeper corroborated tie averments of
Patrick. In the face of all this the jury
found him guilty as alleged of keeping
liquor for unlawful sale. throwing out the
testimony of Patrick and his helpers. If !
has been on the jury would have done the
same.
- The funny part of the verdict was this.
The complaint alleged that Patrick had been
already convicted and this case therefore
was second offence subjecting him to six
months In Jail In addition to the 800 fine
and cost. In proof of this allegation, the
court record of the conviction was produced
and sworn to by the clerk Of courts, and
Patrick himself upon the stand admitted
that the record was true and that he had
been convicted as alleged. But the verdict
OF the jury was that Patrick was not guilty
of a former offence as alleged. This was
equivalent to saying that the count record
was false and Patrick's confession untrue.
Now these jurymen l suppose are intelli-
gent and honorable men, so that we are
bound to admit that their verdict was In &C.
cord with the law and the testimony and
that Heating had not been convicted as
admitted by the respondent upon the stand,
and that the said Heating ought to 60 to jail.
NEAL Dow,
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-04
BRIEF JoTTINcs.

The Republican ward caucuses will be held
Thursday, February 18th.
The Wheel Club propose snow-shoe run
to Cape Cottage and supper there tonight.
The Village Circle will meet Thursday.
afternoon and evening. Picnic supper as
usual.
The February meeting of the Temporary
Home will occur today at 8 p. IN. In the Fra
ternity rooms.
Every member of Branch 2SS, Order of the
Iron Hall, is requested to call at the account
ants residence. "a Bracket street, as soon as
convenient
The slaughter in the prices of canned goods
still continues at Mariner & Company's.
Look out for a change in their announcement
in day or two.
We have received "Yo Heave Hop song
and chorus, published by Oliver Ditson &
Co.. Boston, words by J. F. Bean and music
by Horace True.
Twenty candidates, including two ladies,
for positions in the post Office as carriers and
clerks. were examined yesterday by the local
post Office examiners.
Remember the special meeting of the Sal
walton Army tonight, when the Rev. A. Fl.
Wright will speak. A great crowd is epect-
ed. Everybody invited.
There will be an entertainment and sale OF
fancy articles at Congress Square church ves-
try tomorrow and Friday afternoon and
evenings. Tomorrow night there will be
supper from G to 8.
There will be a special train from Gorham
this evening, The return trip will be made
from Portland at IL p. m. This will accom-
modate people DESTROYS of attending the Y.
P. s. G. E. convention.
At the next meeting of our board of school
trustees it is thought that they will consider
the advisability Of using Brussels soap ex-
clusively in their families hert after, as it is
economical and contains no rosin.
Conductor Tuttle of Portland, who was in
jured in the recent railroad accident, was out
Saturday for tue first time since the accident
Fireman Fisher Is improving daily and, 1t is
thought, will completely recover from the eff
feets of the accident.
The horse belonging to f. M. KimhalI Of
Cumberland Mills. took fright on Middle
street yesterday morning. Mr.. Kimbali was
thrown out but held to the reins. The horse
dragged him from Cross street to Monument
Square and then ran his head into the Ex-
press counting room window. The damage
to team and man was slight.
At the City Council meeting Monday night
the trustees Of Evergreen Cemetery an
nounced that the cost Of grading q lot for
Aged Mems Home at Evergreen would be
$3.50, and the matter was referred. A COM
munication was received from Geo. P. Wes-
colt. giving the city the title to a piece Of
land used in the STRENGTHENING and improy-
ing of Grove street. which was accepted
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-04
The Indian Association.

\ The meeting of the Indian Association
held yesterday afternoon in the Unitarian
Parish House, was small but earnest There
was an awakening to this fact that never
had people been so convinced of the wrong
the Indians have endured from our govern
ment. 1t was starve or fight-which would
white men have done. Does God look upon
this free country and bless us II we set aside
the Golden Rule when we come to the In
dams? Isl not humanity we are treating.
There are such earnest appeals from the
missionaries for every kind Of aid to help
these people to become self-supporting as
hundreds already are. The meeting ad-
journed till February 9th and will be held
In the same place. 1t is hoped that every
church will be well represented as import
ant business will be brought before the
meeting
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-04
Assault on a Portland Man.

Mr.. Thomas Verrlll of Portland, went be-
fore Judge Dresser in Auburn, Monday
morning and swore out warrant against
one Lewis Berry Of New Gloucester, whom
1t is claimed, committed an assault on
Thomas Verrill, Jr., in Poland. Sunday. The
story Mr.. VerrilI told to get the warrant was
that Berry went with his son in a sleigh and
after preliminary debate, the subject Of
which was whether Verrill ever promised to
lick him or not, went to pounding him in the
sleigh and finally pulled him out and finished
the job. Mr.. Bole Of Portland, saw part of
the affray and so testified. The warrant was
put In Officer Maxwel's hands who went
after the assailant
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-04
The HARNESS.

The Samaritan entertainment. "The Ker
mess of Trades" is creating no little stil
among all the business men in the city
Where this was given both east and west Of
here the success attending 1t was so great
that the projectors were obliged to repeat the
entertainment to enable those to take part In
the pageant who desired to. The exhibit
mere will undoubtedly make the hearts OF
every Portlander swell with pride and will
recall 10 many Of us trades that we had not
KNOWN Oh before. The merchants have re-
epUhaeo generously as far as they have been
called upon. The excellence OF the cause
speaks for itself.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-04
The Water Question,
To the Editor of the Press:

To Ule EdltOr Of The Press:
Why does not the city, under its rights
granted in the charter of the Portland Water
Company, go ahead and acquire some of tie
stock of that corporation, and then overhaul
Its books, as 1t would have right to do, and
find out whether a substantial reduction In
the rates cannot be made and yet ply a rea.
sonable interest upon the cash actually in
vested in the construction of the works?
Delay appears to figure prominently in the
negotiations SO far made. The benefit de.
rived from delay does not appear to accrue
to the public, but the danger In 1t Is mani
fest, as a few months time may demonstrate.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-04
MUSIC AND oRAMs
BARRY e. FAY.

BARRY 81 FAY.
Portland Theatre was packed to its utmost
capacity last evening by an audience that
shouted and laughed over "McKenna's
Filtration" until their sides ached. Owing
to the absence of Mr.. Fay the part Of
Michael Ryan. the retired milkman, was as
sumed by Frank J. Keenan,. whose assump-
ton was very amusing. OF course Mr.. VIM.
Barry as Timothy McKenna, the contractor,
was capital portraiture of well known
type in the community. The dialogue is
replete with Irish wit. and the scenes be-
tween McKenna and Ryan, are mirth pro-
| voking. The scene that introduces the
Mary Ellen letter is one of the funniest
known to the stage, and the curtain went
down amidst uproarious applause. From
the beginning to the end of the play there
was not a dull moment A number of ear
tickling, jolly songs were introduced by all
the characters including bevy of pretty
girls. and accompanied by dances. Among
them were when the dinner hour comes
round" "Tot's high chair" "Yoa'll never
know mothers love again." "Katie's
Sweetheart" ION the Harlem" Typical
Mashers," and Leisure Hours" There
are several excellent actors in the support
and the play went with great snap.
THE THOMAS LECTURE.
A highly delighted audience of young
folks went out of Gospel Mission Hall last
evening from Mr.. Thomas illustrated leo
ture on "Heroes and Battle Fields of the
War" 1t was the best lesson in history
that our school children have had in Port
land and every scholar in our public schools
should have It, The lecture will be given
Wednesday and Thursday evenings at s
o'clock
-e 49, TENTH SToCKBRIDGE.
Tonight. not Thursday, the full Boston
Symphony Orchestra, Herr Nikish, conduc-
tor, will give the tenth entertainment in the
Stockbridge course. The programme has
been published. 1t does not contain many
numbers but it is meaty. Mr.. Hekking. the
'cellist, will be soloist. There will special
train from Gorham returning at Ii p. m. Get
tickets now at Stockbridge's.
There will be a late train on the Grand
Trunk.
HOME TALENT COURSE.
Arrangements are now completed for the
fourth entertainment In the Home Talent
Course at City Hall, Feb. 10th. The Weber
Club, twenty males voices, Mr.. Kotzschmar,
conductor; Harvey Murray. accompanist;
Miss Fannie NJ. Halves, soprano; Miss
Florence Leach, violin; Miss Alice Phil
brook, pianist; Mr., a.. G. Parkman, basso;
Mr.. j. A. MCGOWAN, reader. furnish the
programme. Secure your tickets for the
balance Of the course at Chandlor's music
store.
NOTES.
The "Hidden Hand" will be produced by
| Lothrop's Stock Company at Portland The
atre tomorrow evening,
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-04
EIahertY-Joyce.

There was very pretty wedding at st.
Dominic's church yesterday morning when
Mr.. jeremiah Fl. Flaherty and Miss Mary
Joyce were married by Father Healey. Mr..
M a. Foley was best man and Miss Della A.
joyce sister of the bride. was maid of honor.
Inc happy couple have the best wishes Of
presents.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-04
feb5M, w&F&w1y
U. S. DISTRICT COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE WEBB

BEFORE JUDGE WEBB.
TUEsDAY.-The court convened for the
term and the grand jury was i'm
papelled as follows:
Augustus NJ. Aver. Dover, foreman.
Edwin Dorre, Dsver.
John l.. Merrill, Auburn.
Leroy Leavitt, Auburn.
Moses j. Haines, Biddeford.
Frederick T. Grant, Biddeford.
Herbert Knox, Brunswick.
Samuel Mitchell, Calais.
William j. Flemming, Calais.
John Clark, Hiram.
Enoch Treadwell, Houlton.
Richmond l.. Turney, Houlton.
Harry E. Clark, Limerick.
Fred M. Ridlon, Limerick.
Xavier A. Sprowl, Montville.
Leonard Casper, Montville.
Edward I. Everett, Portland.
Hiram A. Ellis, Waterville.
Albert r. Towne, Waterville.
The grand jury retired to find indictments.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-04

AT .ne rooms OF the Young Mems Chris.
tlan Association rooms. Thursday evening
February 0th' the regular monthly reception
to members and friends will be given There
has been very attractive progra ar.
ranged consisting Of vocal and instrnmen,a
music and readings. After the entorta;a,
ment refreshments will be served bv A.
Woman's Auxiliary. Every young man WIZ o
is member Of the Association is invited
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-04
Anniversary Sumner.

Cumberland Engine Company No. 3 cele.
brated their anniversary with clam boil at
the house on Bracket street last evening,
There was large number of invited guests
present. The mayor. committee on fire de.
partment. chief and assistant engineers. and
many friends of the company were invited.
Remarks we're made by several Of the guests
after cigars were lighted, congratulating the
company on its honored age, and reminis-
cences OF the deeds performed by the compa-
ny In the past were in order. 1t was grand
good time, and much enjoyed by all present.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-04

EOUND-"That truth Is mighty and will
u prevail" wrote TO Miss K. s. Orr, East
Harpswell. Maine. The grip left me a hope
less and helpless rheumatic cripple. Through
CAPTAIN M. A. HALL, Boothbay Harbor,
Me. feb2d&w1m