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The Portland daily press., 1891-10-13
THE MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION
Declines to Take Action on Reform
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Elected.

A meeting of the Retail Merchants Asso-
citation was held last evening in the Weber
Club room, President Eastman in the chair
The discussion Of the last meeting con-
corning the adjustment of swinging signs,
distribution Of handbills around the streets.
the removing of the sidewalk peanut and
fruit stands. and the suppression of the
transient tradesmen was continued. Mr..
owen Of Owen, Moore & Co., moved that a
petition be sent to the city government ask
Ing that an ordinance be enacted to cover
these matters.
Mr.. Greene and Mr.. Fred Harrington
thought the association was taking too broad
stand, and should not interfere with their
fellow tradesmen advertising by the use of
handbills II they wished.
On motion Of Mr.. Harrington the motion
was laid on the table.
The following were elected to member
ship: D. W. Hezeltine. w. E. Chandler,
Geo. 81. Briggs. Edward Somers, d. s. Cam
eron, Chas. 81. Redlon, John Fl. Hannaford,
Jerome Rumery.
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-13
DEATHS.

In Kennebunkport Oct. 8, at her summer resi-
dence near Ocean Bluff Hotel. Miss Elizabeth o.
Robbins. daughter OF the late Jacob Robbins, Esq
Lowell.
In Keunsbunkport, Oct. o. Charles b. Emmons,
aged 90 years.
In Searsporr, Sept. 20, Mrs. Hannah Park, aged
76 years.
In Monmouth, Sept. 10. Mrs. Annie B. Braley,
aged Al years.
In Waterville. Sept 2s, Johnny H. Wilbur,
aged IL years.
In .Winslow. Sept. 20, Eleanor Warren, aged
75 years.
In Grand Rapids, Mich, Oct. 8, Linney II !.
Spear, wife OF Frank Dudley of Owosso, Mich.
THE funeral service Of the late Jas. r. Lunt
VIII take place this afternoon at O'Clock at his
late residence, No. 81 State street.
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-13
For Beautiful Portland.

The park board met yesterday and opened
the bids for continuing the avenue on the
avenue on the Eastern Promenade from Con-
gress street, the present terminus, to Turner
street. Shanahan Brothers, John Flanagan.
James Flanagan and John CULVER bid for
the job, their figures ranging from $500 to
to John Gulliver. The contract calls for the
completion of the work November LIST.
The park board has also made a contract
with G. M. & Fl. T. Plummer for an iron
railing around the lower end of the pond in
Deering Park.
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-13
Monument square ReseryoIr,

1t has been stated that the paving around
the Soldiers monument has covered up the
fire well and reservoir so that they cannot be
used in case the water pipes give out. Such.
however, is not the case. The we'll has had
granite was put down this was left. The
reservoir cover was removed and the place
stoned over. The stones, however are
turned the other way from the rest of the
pavement so as to be readily found and dug
up in case of need. This spot will be sailed
In the winter, as the hydrants and reservoirs
are so that it may be accessible at all times
and with few minutes digging may be
made ready for service.
The reservoir underneath the square is the
largest in the city, being 40 by IA feet in
area and from 10 to 81 feet deep. 1t was
built when Lewis B. Smith was chief engi-
neer. and before Sebago was introduced did
good service
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-13
This will be the programme of the grand
Norcica concert Wednesday evening:
Solo for Piano-Songs Without Words ..,

1t will be seen that this is a delightful
programme, and there is no question that In
the hands Of the great prima donna from
Maine-Mme. Nordica-; the celebrated eel
l0ist, Mr.. Schroeder of the Boston Sympho-
ny Orchestra; Sig. Gallassi, the great basso !;
Miss Edmands, the charming prima donna
contralto: Mr.. Jordan, tenor, and Mr.. Zach,
who accompanied SO beautifully for Mr..
Hekking last.season, the concert will be
great success and the opening of the Stock
bridge regular course extremely brilliant.
PORTLAND THEATRE ATTRACTIONS.
Dora Wiley in "Vera," will be at Portland
Theatre on October 10 and 20. Other attrac-
tions at this house are His Lordship."
October %, %. "a, and the Milton Aborn
Company in comic opera, opening October
26, the repertoire to include "Erminie, J" "Tar
and Tartar" wang" "Pearl of Pekin,"
"Oiivette." and 'Shah of PERSIA
Thursday and Friday evenings of this
week the Rentz-Santley speciality and bur-
lesque company will be at Portland Theatre.
beyy of pretty girls and troupe of clever
variety people is the promise.
ALL THE COMFORTS OF HOME.
Charles Froman's excellent company will
present VIM. Gillette's latest success, "All
fhe Comforts Of Home" at Portland Thea
tire. Saturday evening, October IL. The
comedy was originally produced at the Bos-
ton Museum with tremendous success and
later played New York engagement of %
weeks. ALI the original scenery will be used
during their ENLARGEMENT here.
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-13
A New MachIas steamer.

A contract has been signed by the Port
land, Mt Desert & Machias Steamboat Com
pany with the New England Shipbuildine
Company and the Bath Iron Works for a
new sidewheel steamer of 100 tons. The
contract calls for the launching Of the hull
by June /, 1892. The new steamer will be
more than twice as large as the City of Rich
mond and will have all the modern Improves
ments. The vessel will run from Rockland
to Bar Harb0r only,
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-13
Beecham's Pills cure bilious and nervous ills
MARRIAGES..

In this city, Oct. z, by Rev. John F. Clyman,
Shubael N. York and Miss George v. Tarbox,
both of Portland.
In Brunswick, Sept. 30, Lucien Ii. White OF
ropsham and Miss Irene M. rr0tt % We6lxfcii
la East Dixfeld, Sept. 80 Maurice g. Fuller of
Wilton and Miss Nettie NJ. Ellis of Canton.
and MISS Mar 2eP' zo, "; ~ ~ pywan OF Mexico
In Canton, Sept. 20, Clifford nj. Tracy dad Mrs.
Emma l.. Grimes, both of Livermoro. rg7c
In Madison, Sept. %, VIM. l.. Dow and Miss
Emma L. Wood, both of Arson.
In Auburn. Sept. 80, Horace A. Hadley OF Chel-
sea and Mrs. Susan j. Brown OF Auburn.
In Newark, N. j.. Oct. 8. George de Grau Moore
and Miss Mary s. Fitch. daughter of DIR. 8. Fitch,
formerly of Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-13
A Rich Man from Byron.

j. Scott Robinson of Byron. the original
Maine bonanza gold miner. was In the city
yesterday with his pockets full of gold, in
bottles, taken from the bed Of Swift river.
The metal was In Jumps of all sizes from
mere dust up to the size of pea, and was ali
good yellow gold. Mr.. Robinson gathered it
all up himself from the gravel on the river
bed and now carries 1t around to show his
friends how easy 1t is to pick up wealth.
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-13
Preparing for winter.

The department of public parks has men
hard at work on the various squares and
grass plots in the city putting them in c0ndi-
tton for the winter. Young and tender trees
are being covered with duck and baggiDg,
and large amounts of fertilizer and compost
are being spread about the grounds. The
fleet of boats In the pond at the Oaks has
been put out Of commission for the season.
The deer and bears are still ready for callers
at the old stand
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-13
Lecture at theyY. m. C.. a.

Next Thursday evening the first lecture in
the Young Mems Christian Association Star
Course will be given in the Association hall
by Hon. w. II. Looney OF this city. Mr..
Looney Will give an account of his recent
can be sure of having very interesting and
instructive lecture. Every member Of the
association is invited to come and bring a
friend with him,
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-13
Big Blow In the Harbor.

Inere was very heavy northeast wind
eariy yesterday forenoon. The har ,or was
rougn and full OF white caps and beating
h Mas not altogether pleasurable. Two row
w vJass t9 ss, below the Grand Trunk coal
seats and e ba ana sunk scattering their oars
Some Of tbasa a ag clippers about the harbor.
ing. are SUI miss
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-13
The Marginal RalIroa d.

Mr.. George Berry. for many years popu-
lar conductor on the Rochester railroad, is
conductor Of the new transfer train between
the Union Station and the Grand Trunk. AT
present the engine Massabesic of the Roch-
ester is moving the train, but In short time
a Forney double-ender, such as are In use on
suburban trains out of Boston, will be re-
ceived.
The railroad company are building a re
tanning wall just to the north of the bridge
over Grove street to prevent the washing
down of the gravel bank at that point. Work
is also In progress on the iron railing that is
to replace the temporary wooden railing by
the side of the bridge
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-13

No t0edtheT today
Is likely to BE-
'"'' Nv" "'" PORTLAND, Oct. 10, 1891.
T<HIS morning be-
i gins the Autumn
Opening of Cur
tains and Drapery Materi-
ais.
The line of Lace Cur
tains includes the finest
assortment of Marie An
toinette, Renaissance,
Brussels, Irish Point,
Swiss, Cluny and Colbert
laces ever shown in Maine,
ranging from SIS to $I6s
the pair.
The line of heavy cur
tains for windows and
doorways embraces nearly
one hundred and fifty dis
tinct styles and a variety
of colorings in each-$2 to
SIS.
We shall also show
some surprises in fancy
silks for over draperies
and some entirely new
ideas in white and gold
grills for hanging them on.
If you are tired of the con-
ventional pole and ring eff
feet for windows, these
grill brackets will appeal
to you as an artistic SUBJ
stitute. They're not ex-
pensive.
New Brocatelles, Dam
asks, French Tapestry,
Velours and other heavy
fabrics for Upholstery.
Our line of low priced
lace curtains for chambers
and country houses begins
at $3.50 for a fair one 3
IL yards long--from this
up, there's an endlese
choice.
We do the work of max
ing and hanging draper
les, window shades and
curtains, quickly and well.
OWEN, MOORE & co.
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-13
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
"a MILE A MINUTE"

MILE a MINUTE.
"a Mile Minute" caught on immensely
at Portland Theatre last evening and was
fully appreciated by crowded house. While
the cast was most excellent, yet certain air
VI carelessness pervaded the stage. and sew
eral unfortunate accidents were the result.
NILS Marion Elmore, in the leading role of
Nellie Sparkle, was vivacious and graceful
and had most excellent conception of tn Q
part. Her dancing In the third act was
rousingly encored. Charles W. Butler as
Johnny Winkey, Infused much new and
taking business into the part He seems by
the programme to have star part, yet he
rails to get an opportunity In the action of
the play to greatly distinguish himself
MISS Agnes Buffers voice is somewhat q
disadvantage to her making great hit In
her part of Agnes DAILY, yet her acting ia
most excellent w. ]. Walker seems to have
the heaviest part. that Of Geo. Merrifeld, the
nero OF the play, and very successfully delin-
Gates 1t. Harold Hartsell makes a good vii
lain. VI course. one of the features of the
play is the real English engine which is
driven to represent the rate of a mile min
ute: 1t Is very realistic. The stag Q setting
OF The Argyle-a bar room-is most excel
lent, and therein Is introduced Musical
Dale, well known hereabouts, who in his
musical specialties Is even better than ever,
Calcium light effects greatly add to the vari-
GUS scenes.
An enthusiastic encore was given at the
end OF the third act, wrought up to certain
extent oy the climax supplied by Redfield
Clark as the detective, Sergeant Weaver.
crowded houses are sure to be the reward
for the excellent presentation of this produc-
ton In this city.
THE NORDICA CONCERT,
This will be the programme of the grand
Norcica concert Wednesday evening.
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-13
MUNICIPAL COURT.
nrnopu rnnar nonnn

BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.
John Field. Drunkenness anddisturbance !;
fined So and cost.
Peter J Anderson. Drunkenness and dis
turbance; fined SO and costs.
John Morris. Drunkenness and disturb
ance; fined So and costs.
Jerome E. Chase. Drunkenness and dis
turbance; fined So and costs.
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-13
Cape Small Mining.

The diamond drill for the Portland and
Kennebec Coal Mining Company arrived
yesterday and will be shipped today to
Phippsburg. 1t is core drill and will be
used Tor digging new hole near that In
which coal was struck. As the drill goes
GOWN 1t will take up core or heart so as to
bring up slice OF the material.
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-13
Cape EIizAhath EaIr.

Inc Cape Elizabeth people who have long
united with scarboro in giving their annual
fair are taking measures to set up, In BUSH
ness 2, ior themselves. d. E. Mccain, George
pointed committee to see about Seeming a
80 acre field on the Nutter estate for the pnr-
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-13
MorrIlI-McKennev.

Mr.. Walter E. Morrill, and Miss Angie r.
McKenney were united In marriage at the
residence of MIR. G. A. Hanson, 1856 Grant
street yesterday afternoon. Rev. II, IT. Raw
ley, of the State street church, performed
the ceremony. Mr.. F. A. Hanson acted as
best man, and Miss May Morrill, was
bridesmaid,
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-13
BUSINESS WILL BOOM THIS WEEK
Auspicious Opening Of the Fall Mer-
chants' Week.
several Fine Entertainments To Be
Given Through the Week.

merchants week opened with a stiff north
east wind yesterday. but with the air as
clear as crystal. During the forenoon the
wind went down, but the cearness contin-
ued and was acceptable. There was not
large influx of out-of-town visitors. In fact
one was not expected.as Monday is the wash
ing day OF the Orthodox, and Maine is Or
'noooA' Inere were goodly number of
strangers on the streets, however. asking the
way TO this store and that, and later moving
so"aro the railroads laden with bundles
oome Oh the storekeepers say that their
crown mas not come yet, while others report
remarkable squirt in trade. Mr.. Redlon. of
Ira F.Ciark q Co.. says he did wonderful
days business yesterday, very LARGELY with
people from out of town. One feature of
Mr.. Redlon's business that could not fail 70
make 1t interesting to the public, namely.
the lunch In the basement, that is ferved
withoutmoney and without price to their
customers.
The store windows are not fully decked
in gala array yet, probably on acc ount Of
the same washing day. but everything will
be in shape today. aud the streets will be
bowers of beauty for few days. j. r.
Libby's beautiful heliotrope window attract
ed much attention yesterday.
The Atkinson people had hosts of people
in their store yesterday, as they always do,
In fact. and did good business. The other
dealers will have their share today and to-
morrow.
There will be many inducements for visit
0rs today and all the week, including half
fare on the railroads good for the week. En-
tertainments are also provided for the guests
who wish to stay over night.
This evening there will be grand concert
BY Chambers Band at City Hall, and at
Portland Theatre the fine melodrana, "a
Mile Minute" will be produced wit elab-
crate special scenery The programme for
tonight's concert will be as follows:
Overture-Barber of Seville. .Rossini
Chambers Band.
Selection-Les Cloches de Cornyille. arranged
ny 0OuIrey...
Chambers Band.
oOng-oentl ii Core Donizetti
= Fannie M. Halves.
Observation-Disclosures ACKNOWLEDGEMENT upg'l
Chandeliers Band
''"s Jennie King Morrison Luigi badia
Plantation-Roll on dat Cotton Turner
Chambers Band.
oons-AnsWerS... Eobyn
Fannie M. Halves.
Selection-Erminie. .......J acobowski
Chandlers Band.
Song-When the Tide Comes In.......... .Barnby
Jennie King Morrison.
Overture-Fra Diavolo. Auber
Chandeliers Band;
Subscribers and their friends may procure
tickets to the above concert aud to the
one Thursday evening OF +. r. Harrington,
642 Congress street; Albion Keith, 503 Con-
cial street; NJ. g. Larrabee, GAG Middle
street; or at the office Of any OF the daily or
Sunday newspapers in the city. Children
VIII not be admitted unless accompanied by
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-13
crawford's Notch AbIaze,

Crawford Notch is one blaze of color now,
away up the mountain heights and down
deep In the gorges, and everybody who has
not been up there this year ought to go at
once. Those who have been should go
again. The advertisement of the Maine
Central in another column shows how this
can be done and what il will cost.
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-13
pr. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

Rev. DIR. Blanchard will deliver the first
lecture OF his course on American history
this evening at 730 o'clock In the yestry of
Congress square church. Subject: 6rhe
PLANTING OF Plymouth" The public are cor
daily invited to attend, Wv W.
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-13
Board oftTrade Meeting.

There will be a meeting of the full Board
of Trade on Thursday morning next at IL
O'Clock, to which all members of the Board
are invited.
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-13
>. s. DISTRICT COURT


BEFORE JUDGE WEBB.
MoNDAY.-Thomas j. York pleaded not
guilty to an Indictment charging him with
violation OF the internal revenue law.
Patrick Finnegan. Indicted for smuggling.
Pleaded not guilty.
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-13
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT.

The October term of the Supreme judicial
Court will begin today, Judge Virgin pre-
siding. The traverse jury will be empan-
allpd tndav
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-13
NEW ADVERTISEMENT TO-nAv

ADJUSTMENTS.
Ladies of Plymouth churcn-Fair.
FOURTH PAGE.
Owen. Moore & Co.
Manson g. Larrabee, Middle street.
harrington Bros. -642 Congress street.
A.John Little & Co.
Eastman Bros. & Bancroft.
n. b. Gardiner. 1856 Middle street-2.
Manted-R. s. Davis & Co.
situation wanted Housekeeper.
Wanted-G. b. Broad.
International Steamship Co.
situation wanted-Salesman.
A card-Geo. +. T. Owen.
For sale-Parlor stove.
L0st-Gold hair pin.
Stevens & Jones-StationeIs;,
Portland widows wood society.
Lnring. Short & Harmon.
w H. WaldroD, Middle stfeet.
Capable girl wanted.
xnnnai meetihg-F Female orphan asylum.
Fxcnrsion : Maine Central X. X.
Steam filters wanted.
Lost-Lady's watch.
Lost-Lady's black sack.
Notice is hereby given.
For sale-PianOs and organs.
A. c. Libby & Co., Exchange street,.
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-13

A half wine glass of Angostura Bitters before
meals will restore the appetite. Manufactured
only by DR.. j. G. B. Siegert & Sons. At all drug.
gists. oct7eod&w1w
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-13

Not one In twenty are free from some
little aiment caused by inaction Of the liver. Use
Carter's Little Liver Pills. The result will be
pleasant surprise. They give positive relief.
Octl2 d&W1W
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-13
Manson G.LaTrabee;
246 MIDDLE STREET.

The NOn-Forleitlng Free Tonttne
Policies OF the UNION MUTUAL
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY ars
eontraetS whereby In the extent OF any
enange-say In rs or 20 years lin the
ereumterences OF the Insured, he can
te-adluSt his Insurance 20 bis existing
requirements. ily26TuTh&Sff
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-13
Paris 5erSeS
AT ONLY
50 CTS. PER YARD.

Absolutely worth and never before sold for less
than s. 90 per yard; we call your speeisIAfien-
tien TO the tact that by buying from this lot you
save 81 cents on every yard purchased. De net
c0nf0und these Serges with the Serges sold else
where at SO cents; the goods we offer are a very
namely s1.00.
Cancels HAIR laS Rs sr all na % soSn SS%
needed on this lot, they want to be seen TO be APP
preciaied; good line, medium and light shades,
~ Cents.
pIaidc One case more, and all we shall have
- loAuos OF those Justly celebrated German
Plaids, equal In style and quality TO the so cents
rs cents per yard goods, at........30 Cents,
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-13
$780,.

We have also a full line OF Ladies' Long Gar
ments, Shoulder Capes. Jackets and Paletots, In
light, medium, and dark shades and black.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-02-17
Not Uniformed HerseIf.

They were riding up town in a Sixth
avenu L train, he and she. She was
sedate and demure, and scarcely
raised her eyes when he spoke to her.
He called her attention { o various
points of interest along the road, and
just before the train reached Twentieth
street he nudged her with his elbow.
There, do you see that tree in the
back yard of that brown looking housei
Well, a man Of the name
Yes, yes, she murmured. 81 know.
/ know. There is where the broker
killed himself one night. never come
by here with anybody without hearing
something about il, but / think it's
getting to be something of a chestnut,
don't your
Wonder if well have much snow
this winter he asked, looking up at
the sky.-New York Evening Sun.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-02-17

A short time ago passengers on the
Newport line Of street cars noticed that
the fine looking white horse that is
used to pull the cars up the incline Of
the bridge on the Cincinnati side was
missing. Inquiry elected the fact that
ne had injured himselBendeavoring &c
resent an insult, which showed his
''hOrse sense vas fully developed.
The animal was walking across to take
its place, 10 be attached 10 a coming
car, when some man elected some to-
bacco juice in the horses face. In
stantly its ears dropped, and a vicious
snap was made at the man. who took
to his heels. The horse ran around the
car and chased the fugitive, but slipped
on the stone crossing and fell, severely
iniuring himself Cincinnati CONNER.
eial Go
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-02-17
A Tonth. Rerenre.

During the rel n of Charles II. the
age of gallantr il was the custom
among gentlemen when they drank a
lady's health. il order that they might
do her still more honor, TO destroy at
the same time some part of their cloth
ing. Upon n occasion Sir Charles
Sedley was dining in a tavern, and had
a particularly fine necktie on. Where
upon one Of his friends. TO play him a
trick, drank TO the health of a certain
lady, at the same time throwing his
necktie in the fire. OF course Sir
Charles had TO d likewise. bur he got
even, for not lOh- after that. dining
with the same company, he drank the
health Of a fair one. at the same time
ordering a dentist whom he had en-
gagged TO be present. TO pull out a re-
fractory tooth which had been troubling
him. Every one else was obliged in
this ann 70 mourn a molar. Cloth
Ter and Fnrnisher.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-02-17

One market day at Innspruck l was
dining, and there was a party of farm
ers at another table having their din
ner. The church bell rang the Angelus.
Then they all rose up, and, standing
r~cverently, the Oldest a in the party
began the prayers and the rest re
sponded. And the women shopping
were standing still in the market, and
those at the booths selling stood also
with folded hands. and the men had
their hats of. and instead Of the buzz
Of bargaining rose the murmur of the
prayer from all that great throng.-
Foreign Letter.