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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-11-13

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vi IaIesr-stye felt turUans. ali shades. to be sd
| for 25c. MRS j. GREEN. AZ sixth ST. bet. tiarkeJ
| and Mission nol2 IT.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-11-13

4 UGUsTALEOLA. FORTUNE TELLER; MAGIC
n charms: love tokens; true pictures Of future
husbands and wives free; teaches fortune. 1916
Mission ST. near Twentieth; fee 81. au27 C
MRS j. j. wHITNES. CLAIRVOYAST, TEST
Il medium and Thereafter. d Turk ST. au25 Ct
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

EP Charles Ashton, All Montgomery
E~S ST.; rents collected: general charge of
property; no needless expenditures and no percent
ages repairs, % cod
EtS Books bought and sold. King Bros,
80 Fourth ST. near Market mr27 u
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MALE HELP WANTED.

li ANrED-NAN ABOUT PLACE AND WIFE.
W $50 month. an Al place: young American to
drive mtlk wagon $50. city experience and refer
required: farmer. near city, $26; farmer for
Solano County. $z5; butcher for country S25:
COOKS. walters and others at w. ID. EVER q CO.'S.
6y6 CLAY 1t
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-10-09
,He,rht Of iAI,1aO Flies.

A Southern grocer, being greatly
annoyed by flies, distributed twenty
one sheets of sticky fy-paper about
his store. In the evening he gathered
them up, and, noticing how much
heavier they were, concluded to
weigh them. He accordingly placed
the twenty-one sheets with their
loads of dead flies upon the scales:
they tipped the scales at exactly
seven pounds. Then he placed
twenty-one fresh sheets on the scales
and found that they weighed but
four pounds and four ounces. Thus
the flies were shown to weigh two
pounds and twelve ounces. lie next
commenced to figure on the matter
and found there were twenty flies to
each square inch of the fly paper:
each sheet had 1886 square inches and
6,720 flies; the twenty-one sheets con-
tanning in all 141, 100 flies. Thus 1t
is plain that one can easily ascertain
the exact weight of a single fly; for
If 141, 100 flies weigh two pounds and
twelve ounces it is cssy TO calculate
what one would weigh.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-10-09

p curious series ~ statistics estab-
fishes the value Of the refuse OF the
Paris streets, The figures Seem in.
credible, and show that the rag-pick-
ers discharge a duty Of primary inn
portance. Working az night, busy
under the gas lights with hook and
panier, the value Of what they collect
Is estimated at 60, 900 each day. As
suredly one half the world does not
know how the other hall lives. OF
course the conditions of Paris life are
exceptional. Population is very close,
the tall houses arc crammed with in
habitants, there are gardens as with
us-there are but the houses and the
streets. The Parisians have way Of
emptylng all kinds of lumber and re-.
fuse mtg the streets, and then the
tag-pickers gather in their hartestl
A use is found fot every thing, and
metamoTphoSis never ceases. All tho
details are interesting, though some
are rather disturbing. Rags, OF
eourse, go 10 make paper; broken
glass IS pounded and serves as a coat
ing for sand or emery paper; bones
after the process of cleaning and cut
ting down, serve to make nail brushes,
tooth brushes, and fancy buttons; lit!
tie Fsps OF womens hair are care
fully unraveled, and do duty for false
hair by and by. Mems hair collected
outside the BARRIERS serves for filters
through which syrups are strained;
bits Of sponge are cut up and used for
spirit lamps; bits Of bread II dirty are
toasted and grated and sold to the
RESTAURANTS FOR spreading rn hams Of
outlets; sometimes they are tafbonized
and made into tooth powder. Sar-
dine boxes are cut up into tin soldiers
or into sockets for candlcsticks. A
silk hit has 4 whole ehaptct Of ads
ventures in store for it. All this
work employees a regiment OF rag
pickers numbering close on 90, 600,
and each earning from twenty pence
TO half crown a day. With all the
wonders of our. great cities we have
nothing quite like this.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-10-09
These writer. Were We'll Paid.

The largest sum ever paid for a
single novel is said to have been $780,
900 to Alphonse Daudet, for ''Sappho, ="
published in 1884. Eighty thousand
dollars was received by Victor Hugo
for LES Miserables' QS62), published
in ten languages. Lord Beaconsfield
received 100000 each for 'Endymion'
and 'LOthair," George Eliot received
$40, 900 for 'Middlemarchn and
Charles Dickens s37, 500 for edwin
Brood"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-10-09

The curious fault is found With the
mastless ships Of the navy that they
afford the crews no opportunity for
exercise-the seaman having nothing
TO climb; they feel cooped tip, ard are
showing a spirit Of discomfort. 1t is
questionable whether such tame de-
vices as horizontal bars and other
mere gymnastic appliances would
heail to restore Inc spirits Of the men.
The Darwinians may seize upon this
fact as additional proof OF the Simian
descent of the human species. -I'hila-
delDhid Record
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-10-09

Syrup

The majority of well-fead phys
icians now believe that Consump-
ton is a gerii disease. In other
words, instead of being ia the con-
stitution itself it IS caused by limit.
merable small creatures living in the
lungs having no business there and
eating them away as eaterpillars do
the leaves of trees,
A Germ The phlegn that 10
coughed up is those
Disease. parts of the lungs
which have been
gnswed off and destroyed. These
little baGiill, as the germs are called,
are too small to be seen with the
naked eye, but they are very much
alive lust the same, and enter the
ttpdy in our food, in the air we
breathe, aid through the pores of
the skin. Thence they get into the
blood and finally arrive at the lungs
where they fasten and increase with
frightfd tapidity Then German
Syrup comes iii, to0sens them, kills
them, expells them, heals the places
fhay lsave, ana so noufish and
soothe that iii & short TINE consuhf-
tives become germ proof and well. q
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-10-09
A sense of Gillness

Il ooftoc ~ y "t|teoc
and other troubles after eatingP
Then YOU need "Pellet." Not
one of the ordinary, gripping, tear
inn bills its n sickness in itself to
take them. But one Of DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets --the original Liver
Pill the smallest and the easiest 10
take, The sasiest In the way they
work, too-they're mild and gentle,
but thorough and effective. Every
part of the system feels their health;
full influence. They cleanse and
regulate tie liver, stomach and how.
els. Regulate, mind you. They
Dreve,t disease as we'll as cure it.
they're purely vegetable and perfect
" harmless. Sick Headache, Bilious
Headache, Constipation, Indigestion,
and all arrangements of the liver,
stomach and bowels are promptly
relieved and permanently cured.
They're the cheapest pill you can
buy, for they're guaranteed to give
satisfaction, or your money is re'
turned;
You pay only for the good you
get.
This is true only of DR.. Pierce's
medicines,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-10-09
ElotaA

The chief supply of cloves is obtained
from the islands OF Zanzibar and Penn bs;
where the Glove tree was introduced ID
1880. Trees ten Years old sh5ula pro.
duce twenty pounds of cloves. Trees
of twenty years frequently produce up
ward Of 100 pounds each. The yield
this season will be in excess of any
previous year.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-10-09
WIN IiieIit to n Finish;

A. long as The fight lasts AMONG the wall
paper manufacturer, the Fidelity Wall Pa
rer Company,o Of No. l. North Eleventh street,
Phila cell hia, will give the public the advan-
tage OF the GIop in Iices. Ne get this from
Them din ett. Send four Two cent stamps for
samples Of their eight, ten and twelve cen
gifts.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-10-09

FITS stopped free by DR.. KLrNE's GREAT
NERVE REsToRER. No fits after first days
use. Marvellous cures. Treatise and ~ trial
bottle free DIR. Kline. 93l Arch St.. Phila., Pa.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-10-09

A PITTsBURGH widow has had three
husbands, each of whom was over six
feet tall. She is fayorite with high
men,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-10-09

s. X. Coburn, Mgr, Clarie Scott, writes: ~
find Halls Catarrh Cure Il valuable remedy"
Druggists sell it, 7jc
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-10-09

In lifetime of eighty years the human
heart beats 300,0O9000 times, an average OF
seventy beats minute.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-10-09

The temple of IIom-mon-ji, at Ikegami,
begun in 1889 and finished in 1907 is one OF
the mos famous religious structures in Jaapn.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-10-09

Only six horses have ever trotted twenty
miles within ote hour.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-10-09

Ifaffiicted with sore eyesuse DrIsaac Thomp-
scn'sEyeW Water. DRUGGISTS Ill at2jc per bottle
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-10-09

6AVING greatly enlarged our business by
Ii securing two large warehouses for store
ing The in mense stock of goods that we are
compelled to curry to supply the extraordi-
nary incrt ase in our trade. We will say, that
we are now prepared 10 meet all demands for
goods in our line at prices that will satisfy
all buyers. We are large receivers of Flour
and Grain from the West. Groceries end
Liquors from frst hande and with the expe-
rience of twenty FIVE yeafe IN the business
we can safely PROMISE our friends that we
will meet their expectatio s. Remember ou-
Farmers Brands OF Flour. ''White and Gold
Fancy MINI. patent, "Trypheuia." Fame
Winter patent; "Drusilla," Choice Winter
pa ent; "Our Secret" Fancy Fam ly; ''Sua
Beam" Choice Family.
Goods packed and delivered TO transpor-
te ion companies free Of charge.
Buists' celebrated Garden Seeds in large
assortment.
b. B. EARNSHAw & BRO,
cor. IL ard NJ streets -. F.,
WASHINGTON. DC.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-10-09

Gold is shipped abroad in kegs.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-10-09
Baltimore i Potomac Railroad.
NORTH. TINE TABLE. SOUTH

After Sunday, eceT5er goth, 8S the
trains ON this road will run as follows:
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-21
THE PURSUIT MAY Be ABANDONED
II the lEscape of the Itata Would
Promote Peace In Chill.
Inventor Maxim Tells OF the Air Ship
He Is Building.
The Case of Leda LamontaIgne
and Her Baby.

WASHINGTON, May 20-The Charleston is
three days at sea since leaving Acapulco, and
still there Is no word of her movements. OF
the Itata nothing has been heard positively
since she sailed from San Diego. nearly two
weeks ago. The State and Navy depart
ments are in frequent communication with
Admiral Brown atlquique. Chill. Secretary
Tracy said the dispatches contained nothing
OF Importance touching the Itata. He was
asked whether American interests were en-
dangered by the pursuit Of the insurgent
vessel, and replied, "Not in the slightest.
Our position is one of absolute neutrality and
everybody down there understands it." A
touching story is cabled from Paris, that, at
the instance Of Minister Reid, who acted at
therequest of the insurgent ENJOYS In France,
the pursuit OF the Itata has been dlscon-
tinued. 1t can be positively stated that no
such orders were issued to the Charleston,
nor has anything been received from Minis
ter Reid upon the subject. 1t is known that
the insurgent agents have been actively
seeking to bring influence to bear to prevent
the capture Of their vessel, but 1t cannot be
officially learned what shape their efforts
have taken. For some time past, the govern
ments Of France and Brazil have been CO.
operating with the government of the United
States to secure the restoration Of peace Ia
Chilli. The animating motive has been de-
sire on the part of the three great republics
to perpetuate republican principles in South
America and strengthen the growing Dem
ocratic spirit in the world at large. Our
minister In Chill, Patrick Egan, is now
ready to use his good offices wherever op-
portunity serves to mediate between the con-
tending factions. If 1t should be made ap-
parent to this government that the object for
which the three republics are now striving,
the restoration of peace in Chill, can be
brought Within reach by relaxing the vigor-
course will be adopted especially as 1t can
now he fairly asserted that the United
States has used due diligence" in Its effort
to preserve an honorable neutrality.
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-21
GUARDED BY ARMED MEN.
How a Maine Inventor Proposes to
Protect His Secret.

SKowHEGAN, May 19.-Some time ago
local inventor discovered a process for pre-
pairing and tanning leather. in which is used
q liquid compound, the formula for which II
kept profound secret A company called
the Leland Tanning Company has been
formed and started to work, using the pro
cess, which has created much comment In
leather circles all over the country. Its sue
cess has caused demand for it, but the
company proposes to handle it exclusively,
and will make no terms with would-be pur-
chasers. Some time ago they became fearful
that some attempt would be made to steal
their secret by parties securing some of the
liquid and analyzing it. Strangers have,
therefore, been excluded from the works
and care taken not to allow any liquor to re-
main In the vats over night that contained
the entire compound.
bright interloper to secure information of
great Importance, and week ago signs were
noticed that convinced the company that
such efforts were being made.
The badge of Pinkert0n detective was
found one morning near the building, and
several strange men have been seen at differ
ent times in the vicinity.
Consequently, President Silas Leland i'm
mediately decided upon heroic measures to
protect property, which he reports will
yield him millions. A guard, armed with
Winchester rifles. has been placed over the
works. commanded at night by men having a
local reputation for nine out of ten bulls
eyes at 200 yards. Their instructions are to
shoot any suspicious characters upon sight,
and President Leland will be responsible to
the law. The guards are cool, determined
men, and propose to obey orders to the let
ter. 1t so happens that President Leland Is
the county coroner, and this may have some.
thing to do with the disposition of his men.
President Leland says that the company
has not patented the formula for the simple
reason that anybody could go into the patent
ttdfhg to it that would not injure its ef-
feet upon the leather. and there would be no
infringement under the law. He has taken
upon himself the responsibility of protect
ing his own property. and proposes to do it.
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-21
THE MAINE STATE PRESS.
KILLED AS HOUSES FELL.
The Deadly Work of a Cyclone NeaI
Mexico, Mo.

MEXICO, Mo-, May 20.-A terrible tornado
passed three miles northeast of this place at
O'Clock this afternoon in the vicinity of
Bean creek So far as known Is houses
were destroyed and 10 or IL persons killed,
and an equal number fatally injured. Large
numbers were badly injured. At the house
of Farmer Duffy, where john Dorger and his
family were living, James Dorger, aged 6,
was killed outright Lizzie Dorger was IA
tally hurt and died in few moments. Mrs.
Dorger was crushed to death. Mr.. Dorger
was fatally injured. The house was entirely
swept away. Nothing has been heard Of
Mr.. Duffy. The barn was blown down
and two horses killed. At the house of
VIM. Stranbury where VIM. Yostranger
and his family were visiting the house was
swept bodily away. VIM. Yostranger was
killed. wife badly injured and his little girl
fatally hurt. VIM. Stanbury was fatally
injured, and Gertrude Fletcher was killed.
Mr., Norris and his wife were badly injured
VIM. Fletcher and his sister Kate were killed.
At the same place, Mrs. Emily Seal
was fatally hurt and Mrs. Norris, mother of
K. b. Norris, was killed. A horse standing
in the road was carried half mile by the
wind and dashed to death on the ground.
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-21
AT CHICAGO.
Inc somdoIn- Colby nama-

To the Editor of the Press:
In the Boston Sunday Herald Of May II,
1891, under the head Of "Waterville," we see
the report Of an Incident that occurred dur
ing ball game between the BowdOin and
Colby teams at Brunswick, May Is. The
statement is so grossly false that as disIn-
terested observer we cannot refrain from
stating the facts. While attempting to field
the ball Mr.. Farsons's feet were sknocked
from under him by the head Of the runner in
his attempt to make a long slide for home
plate. Mr.. Parsons fell upon the runner,
the shock causing him to drop the ball which
rolled from his reach. Seeing that the run
ner under him could not reach far enough to
touch the plate Mr.. Parsons deliberately held
him down while his tnfelders were running
to fetch him the ball. At this critical mo-
ment Mr.. Fish liz apparently from the
clouds upon the shoulders Of Mr.. Parsons,
and with as much grace and gentleness as
the excitement of the moment and unusual
provocatiOh would permit tipped him over
onto the ground and discretely withdrew.
We believe that the bare facts so thorough
ly repudiate the charge against Mr.. Fish Of
having performed zone Of the meanest acts
ever perpetrated on the college ball grounds"
that the matter needs no argument from US
or anyone else.
AN OBSERVER FROM FREEPoRr.
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-21
PORTLAND GAS LIGHT COMPANY.
Annual Meeting Yesterday Afternoon
and Report OF Directors.

The annual meeting of the Portland Gas
Light Company was held at the company's
office on Temple sire ct yesterday afternoon.
President L. Ii. Daveis, in behalf OF the di-
rectors. made the following report:
The consumption Of gas for the year end
ing on the 30th ult, was 52,474 100 feet
against 50,470. 600 feet the preceding year, a
gain Of zoos, 500 feet, but owing to rebates to
large consumers the amount received for gas
is S2,5i2, 50 less than the preceding year.
The number OF consumers Is 3,010 against
2,972 year ag0-an increase of 49,
Five thousand three hundred and sixty
seven tons OF coal and so tons of oil have
been used, yielding 59,066,000 feet of gas
averaging Is 610 candle power, being at the
rate OF 4 80 100 feet per pound.
Owing to greater demand for coal tar
the price has advanced until IL has been
found profitable TO sell our tar and burn
more coke We have received for tar S.
9l4 60 and for coke 4.90 against IS ,2S3. Is
received for both the preceding year. The
difference Is not all profit as less labor Is re-
quired when burning tar and better heats
are kept up.
Eighty-six feet OF inch main pine have
been laid on West street aud 42S feet ~
3-inch pipe on Chadwick, Crescent, GRAM
and North streets, making the whole extent
seven furlongs.
The expense for repairs has been create,
than usual. amounting to s7,637 As Tor IN,
year. IL includes As new retorts, with al
improved style Of setting, new exhauste
ana ana sewer extending through the sea wall
Inc oilis Tor completing the office build
ing on temple street, amounting 70 81, ,728. 8
nave peen paid from the renewal fuad.
Strikes at the mines last year made it VERY
difncult to get a supply Of coal, ana we werl
Obliged TO take some OF inferior quality
Your directors have therefore thought hes
! to secure supply early this season, and
| has been contracted for on favorable terms
| Messrs. Edward FL. Dayeis, WV. Thomas
w. Ii. Moulton, Fred N. Dow. Charles S
Fobes and Charles ID. Clark were chosen al
rectors. Mr.. Fobes takes the place of Col
Chas. B. Merrill, deceased, and Mr.. ClarI
represents the city. The same board Of Off
| GERS was elected by the directors.
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-21

Manchesters........1 2 1 0 0 o -
Lynns. o 2 o 0 o o o o.
Base hits-Manchesters, 10; Lynns. s. Errors
-Manchesters, 81 Lynns 3. Batteries-Cr0ss
and Nicholas; Reynolds and Hines.
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-21
o atruARY.
Samuel q. Brown.

Mr.. Samel b. Brown of No. Carol street,
died yesterday, aged 93 years and four
months. This venerable man was born
in Corlnth, VT, in 1897 and passed the
years of his early manhood in that state.
When Gen. Lafayette visited this country,
Mr.. Brown was colonel Of a regiment of the
Vermont militia and was appointed by the
governor to escort the distinguished French
man across the state. Mr.. Brown has led
an active life and has visited and resided at
different times in many parts of the
United States. He kept hotel in Bangor
for nearly % years. and more recently was
in the same business in Gorham. He has
resided in this city for the past Is or 20
years. He joined the order Of Fee Masons
Immediately after becoming 2l and has al
ways voted the Democratic ticket. A short
time ago he celebrated his golden wedding
and his wife is still living He leaves sever
al daughters, Mrs. j. E. Prindle, Mrs. Albert
Webb. Mrs. Mrs. Ladd. Collins and Mrs
DR.. Steadman of Denver.
Dr. c. n. Barker.
WINTHROP, May 20-Dr. G.. ii. Barker
an aged citizen Of Wayne, died Tuesday from
heart trouble. Saturday morning he was
taken suddenly i'll and fell to the floor, re
naming unconscious several hours. He has
been practitioner In the town many years.
He was native Of Cornish, and graduated
from Bowdoin in 1845.
Eben I. Larrabee.
BIDDEFoRD, May 20-Eben l. Larrabee, a
prominent Limington resident, died We'd
nesday morning, aged over 50 years. He
was the father of NJ. G. Larrabee of Port
land. He leaves a widow, one son and
three daughters.
Hon. Samuel Sumner died In Ripon, Wis.,,
May I'd, at the age Of about 10 years. MIR.
Sumner was the son of Samuel and Phila
Sumner, for many years residents of Apple
ton, Me. He was brother OF John Sumner
who settled in Jackson, Mich, and became
mayor of that city, and of Chester b. Sum
ner, trader 10 Appleton for many years.
Mr.. Sumner settled in Rlp0n and went into
trade when the town was very small. When
| it became city he was elected its first may.
or. He leaves a wife and daughter.
Mr.. Edwin G. Simpson, an old resident oil
| Monmouth, died Tuesday afternoon, after a
| short sickness of six days, aged Go. He leaves
| a widow and two children, the wife OF NJ
| NJ Richardson, ,s.and Charles A., who is in
| the West.
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-21
BLAZE AMONG THE PAINT,
A Small Fire In tho stero OF Burgess,
Eobes 4 Co.

Officer Sparrow at about O'Clock this
morning discovered smoke coming from the
store of Burgess, Fobes & Co., in the Thomas
Block on Commercial street. While Officer
McDonough ran to the nearest box. that at
the foot of Market street, Officer Sparrow
investigated and found fire enough to war
rant an alarm. He shouted to McDonough
and the bells promptly gave their signal The
store is used by the firm for the sale of the
paints manufactured by them, and extends
through thels several stories of the
building. The fire caught near the
officer and worked into the upper
floor. but was subdued without difficulty.
Mr.. Fobes was unable to say what the loss
would be, but said the stock was insured
The building was not much damaged.