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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-26
SIDEWALKS.

Substantial walks will be laid all streets They will
be of good material will last for Gomez
in fact the principal street will be paved with stone tagging
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-26
BUILDING. LOTS FOR SA
700

mlsh
C onnnm in Liberty nrg wu wuu Homestead
way fare ph md 1dsh %~ %~ @
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-26
Yearly Transportation Free

We will years transportation the head of
lily making sheraden during year
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-26
$2,250 in Gold to
Builders.

To encourage building we herewith
offer the following IS MAGNIFICENT PRE-
NUNS: The first person completing dwell
ing house on our plan of lots will be pre-
sented with $500 in GOLD; the second with
$3.50; the third with $3.50, etc., etc., the ff-
teenth receiving $40.
To gain any of tine above premiums the
house or houses must be complete by No
vember I, 1891, and must not cost less than
$1,000.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-26
MAIL ORDERS.

No in better position than to judge which lots
of most value and when money forwarded from distance
popey invariably pick lots
SALE Upon receipt first the selection will be made
and bonds tor the property sent to the purchaser Many
OF most valuable lots in Boston, Buffalo, Cincinnati and
Pburg owned by people who have them and
secured the just described Money safely be
sent by Money Order, Postal Note Registered Letter
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-26
TIME CARD.
PITTSBURG TIME.

LEAVING UNION DEPoT-A NJ, 655 sl5, 9:35,
1890 11IO 1900 p NJ. Los, 2:O5 2:55 345, 43O 515
555 6:25 7:3O 9:35, lilo. 11:45
754 $685. 913, 1O:11 HOS P. NJ 1928 128 2:21, 3:13
438 5ai4 1907, 9:42, 1912.
HOO.
Sunday Trains Leave shsrIdan-A. NJ, 71a $40. p
NJ, 6:59.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-26
Not an Unusual Happening,

For Cable letters usually found on this
page see the Next (TENTH) Page.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1891-07-23

of saPlhgs ana leaves, and went into them
and held conversations that were audible
thoughnot intelligible to the red men listen.
ing outside. The savages heard the medi.
cine mans voice and then heard the voice
OF some other person replying to him in a
JarRon they could not unravel. In other
tribes the medicine men merely reported
having held such conversations precisely
q the Israelitish leaders did It is not for
us to say that the grounds for such reports
Of the words of the Almighty were as
slight IL one case as the other, but it is
true that the Indians have believed that
their priests have really believed such cou.
versations took place.
Those who followed Sitting Bulls his.
tory know that his tribe was long divided
as to his power. One contingent held that
his medicine" was no good, by which they
meant that if he ever had genuine power
to converse with spirits that power left
him. This often happens. Medicine men
have their day and their Decline and he is
avery sagacious Indian who can keep up
faith in his miEistrations 'or many years
at time Cl until he dies
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1891-07-23
Curing Il Patien,

Putient-Isn't there some mistake about
that bill you sent me-
Doctor-No, sir; it's correct, five hun
dred dollars.
Patient-To pay that will take every
cent have I'll starve.
Doctor-Well dieting is what you need.
Street &; Smiths Good News
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1891-07-23
Limiting His Choice

Elara-What do you think of the girl
graduates" Mr.. Freshmanne?
Freshmanne-I don't believe in them. !
shall never marry woman who knows
more than /.
Clara-Thcn you propose to remain sin
glei-Munsey's Weekly.
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-07
ATKiNsoN's JANUARY CLEAR
ANCE SALE.
A Magnificent Chance for Bargains
for Eva rybody.

Next Monday, January 18th, will be the
opening day of one of the most remarkable
clearance sales that ever took place in New
England, for, on that day, the Atkinson
House Furnishing Company will begin their
great siv days clearance sale with free rail-
road fares to purchasers. The advertise
ment of this sale Is something all of our
subscribers should read. 1t is remarkably
comprehensive and exhaustive. Everyone
remembers what wonderful special cleaT-
ance sale theirs was last year. Portland
will be alive to this sale, for special salt 8
will be held In connection with it by leading
dry goods. boot and shoe and gentemen's
furnishing stores, and, as 1t is the dull time
of the year in business. it will be most IA
vorable time to call TO Portland an enormous
number of shoppers from all over the state.
The printed table gives the amount to be
purchased to secure the various free railroad
fares. Among the great mark downs we nt-
tice 800 ordans for tS65; $45 sewing ma
chimes for $2S; elegant parlor suits at four
fifths of regular prices; chamber suits at
even greater sacrifices; carpets and drape-
ries, from the richest Ito the simplest, at
great bargains; besides the great run Of
every thing that enters into house furnishing.
Last year 1000 people were purchasers at
the great clearance sale. This year. at the
prices offered. there should be twice that
number. for all the new furniture offered
will be at from 80 to SO per cent less than u.s.
ual. The free railroad fares are offered so
that people can see the goods instead of or
dering by mail. Remember the dates, Janu-
airy 18th to 18th, Inclusive.
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-07
6RlEF JOTTiNCS.

Steam is being put into the sheriff's new
Office.
The snow continued in spits yesterday
alternating with sunshine.
Street Commissioner Noyes had a crew of
100 men at work yesterday clearing the
streets.
For shedding lustre about the bath and
wash tubs, Brussels soap is unequalled. No
rosin in it.
The Martha Washington Society will meet
Thursday afternoon with Mrs. DensmCre, AZ
Hampshire street.
The Water Commissioners and officers Of
the Water Company held their first meeting
at the Mayors ofie yesterday afternoon in
accordance with the order passed at the
Monday meeting.
Orr 81 Jennings have just shipped one of
their 6x6 inches propeller engines to the
Rangeley Lake. 1t is to go into yacht for
Messrs. Boughton & Dutton, Boston.
The regular monthly socsble which was to
have been held next Thursday evening al
the Y. NJ. G. A. has been postponed until
further notice.
Messrs. E. Swasey & Co., who have been
engaged in manufacturing of pottery, &c,
have opened a wholesale crockery and glass
ware store, No. 273 Commercial street.
The May-Mazeppa Mining Company has
declared its regular monthly dividend, pay
able January 10Th. being one and quarter
per cent on the par value of its stock. The
dividends are paid by the Colorado Mining
Investment Company.
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-07
Personal.

Sheriff Cram is i'll at his home with rheu-
matism.
MIR. A. B. Morrison, the Congress street
jeweIer, has been confined to the house for
the past week, threatened with pneumonia,
but is slowly improving.
AT the Stanley lecture the prominent men
of Maine will occupy seats on the platform.
among them Presidents small of Colby. Hyde
of Bowdoin, Fernald of Orono, and Cheney
of Bates.
Mr.. j. SWEET Rowe, Bangor journalist Of
long experience, has accepted the position of
editor and business manager of the Rock
land Free Press, and will leave in few days
for that city to assume his duties.
Secretary Young, of the State Board of
Health, has recently received some doeu-
mentS in which the curious might find con-
siderable of interest. They are the biennial
reports of the board of health for the Sand
witch Islands; also some pamphlets on lepro-
sy In the islands.
Mr.. Harry w. French, the we'll known lee
turer, formerly of Bangor. has been chosen
to deliver the annual address before the
the league of German universities, of which
he is vice president, this year. 1t is a
marked honor to be thus selected. Mr..
French will leave for Germany before long,
He Is graduate of Leipsic University,
class of I'll
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-07
MUSIC AND DRAM A.
THEY'RE AFTER ME"

So runs the original topical song to be sung
by Mr.. E. G. .Mitchell at the Wheel Club
Minstrels. There has been much specula-
ton as to the meaning Of this catch phrase,
which has been prominent In the papers for
the past week. many people thinking it was
soap advertisement. But they were all
mistaken; 1t was merely an advance notice
of the minstrels. 1t may also mean that the
members of the Wheel Club are latter" you
10 purchase tickets. They are certainly do
ing some lively canvassing. Recollccs the
sale of reserved seats Saturday morning.
THE LONG STRIKE.
Another excellent and well pleased audi
ence greeted the Ryan combination in 1.-THE
Long Strike" last night. Besides the attract
i've performance by the dramatic company
there is some capital specially business, no.
ticeably the cub swinging and globe balanc-
ing by Miss De Hass, the songs by William
Hafford, the violin trick PLAYING by Mr.
Chevrut. and the juggling by Tanaker. Be
sure and go tonight, for it will be your last
chance. Tomorrow Eight the company will
appear in the "Colleen Bawn." -"
HOME TALENT COURSE.
This morning, at 9 O'Clock, at Chandler s
music store. the sale of seats for the Home
Talent Course will begin. The long list Of
admirable performers who will appear can
be found In our amusement column. Be on
hand early and get good seats.
NOTES.
The Kindergarten will be at Portland
Theatre the 18th, Wheel Clue Minstrels H.
and 18th, and rushwOgue the 10Th and 18th.
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-07
Pine s;reet Metnodlst church,

Twelve persons were received into Pine
street Methodist church last Sunday. A
few weeks ago II were received into church
fellowship. The whole number received
since last April is A. The Sunday school
has increased in membership within the
past six motifs from ZIG to 2O5. The church
is doing thorough Christian work among all
classes of people, especially the poor, and is
enjoying substantial aud heathful growth.
The pastors Bible class held every Thurs
day evening for the study of the Sunday
school Bible lessons. is rendering very eff
ficient aid to Sunday school teachers who
enjoy its privileges,
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-07

Secretary-Mrs. S. McCorrisOn.
Ceres-Mrs. j. /. Cartret.
Pomona-Mrs. j. NJ Sanborn.
Flora-Mrs. Evt Virgin.
Lady Asst. Stewar Mrs. L. Thorn.
Miss E. S. McCorrison has returned from
SaccaTappa. -
III re will he singing school here Des,n-
ming Jan. 8 under the instruction OF Mr. L.
j. Wentworth of West Baldwin.
Cape Elizabeth.
At the last meeting of the Cape Elizabeth
Grange, January 3. the following ofncers iOr
the ensuing year were installed by Elisha
w. Jordan, assisted by Arthur l.. JORDAN
Mastsr-Chas Edwin Jordan.
0verseer-Chas. Ellsworth Jordan
Leciurer-Frank Nutter.
Stewdrd-JaS. l.. Brown.
Assistant SIeward-Harry {. Waternouse.
Chaplin-Lewis o. Hannaford.
Treasu er -Chas. c. Jordan.
SeeTeGary-Cl. "a L. Dyer
Gate Keeper-Joseph A. Stanhope.
Ceres-Mfs. Frank G. Nutter
Pomuna-MrS Nathan l. sawyer.
Flora-Arabela 5. Jordan.
Lady Assistant Steward-Myra Jordan.
KNIGHTvILLE.
On Wednesday evening Cumberland
Lodge, sc, are 10 have public installation
at Castle Hall also interspersed with the
installation ceremonies there VIII De gran
array of vocal and instrumental music ana
9. Reynolds, Esq, p. c., will deliver an al
dress.
Saccarappa.
The Sons of Temperance, Live Oak Divi-
sion No. 81, installed the following officers
for the ems airing term Monday night:
w. P.-Elm-r Malson.
w. A.-Leroy Spiller.
r. S.-Mr. CarIret.
Tired Hanson.
C.-Mr. Libby.
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-07
SfaniaN,s lectura.

Stanley will be here next Monday night,
and will lecture to an immense audience at
City Hall. People are coming from far and
near to listen to him. for this is the only lee
ture he will deliver in Maine. 1t has been
arranged to place seats on the stage at a
slight advance over the regular prices. The
subject of the lecture will be "The Expedi-
tIon for the Relief of Emin Pdsha" A few
good seats are still to be had at Stockbridge's
If they are applied for Immediately.
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-07
Hose Company No, a, Aliens Cor

AT the yearly meeting of Hose Company
No. 4, Aliens Corner, held Mond ay evening,
the following officers were elected: Fore,
map, L S. smith; assistant foreman, c. NJ.
Mitchell; clerk, r Mcclure; hydrant man.
g. Ii. Cobb; steward. f. P. Mountfort pipe
men, 81. Bbulter and G. NJ. Halves; ladder
man, G L. Marston. The company has
lost one of its most active members by the
removal of c. a. Leighton to Cumberland
Mills The company propose holding bene-
it dance in the near future.
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-07
Serious Accidents.

Mr. Albert Harmon was engaged clearing
his sidewalk ON Cumberland street yesterday
and slipped as he turned to take tho broom.
and fell, fracturing his hip. Mr.. Harmon is
one of our Oldest printers, and MEMBER Of
the Press Club.
Mrs. Pierce, the missionary from Turkey.
fell down flight Of stairs at DIR. Fenn's
Monday and received a compound fracture
of the thigh. She is doing as we'll as can be
eXpected
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-07
eastern Investmanr companY,

Meeting of stockholders of THE Eastern
Investment Company" held yesterday at the
company's office. 1856 Middle street-number
of shares represented 10,540. 1t was voted
to amend article 10 of the bylaws increasing
the maximum number of directors to nine in
stead of five.
The following officers were elected for the
year 1891: President, John Rollins, Esq. ;
Vice President. Hon. Roscoe 81. Thompson /;
Treasurer, Andrew A. Meyer; Clerk of Cor
poratioD, Clarence Hale; Assistant clerk,
William +. Carr: Directors. John B. Allen,
Roscoe II. Thompson, Benjamin P. Walker,
Andrew A. Meyer, Grin T. Young, Charles
f. Jenney and Frederick T. Organ.
The financial statement was submitted
and approved. 1t shows the company to be
upon sound basis, having a surplus of
$l52, 200 after having paid dividends OF So
per share in 1890. the total indeb edness of
the company being only $3.50 at the close of
business December 81, 1890. The meeting
was well attended. 1t was voted to advance
the price of shares to $106 on January 10,
1891
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-07
MunJoy Lodge, X. OF p.

The following are the officers of Mupjoy
Lodge, 6. for this term: p. c., b. l.
Dunuell; G. o., l.. L. Files; V. G, W. F.
Morse; P, d. Jordan; K. of r. S., E. E.
Croker; NJ. of F., J. M. Black; M. of E +,
George P. Morris; NJ. at A. A. E Nicktrson /;
o. G., w. Fl. Pettengill; representative to
grand lodge for one year, j. NJ. Black; rep
resentative to grand lodge fox two years, E.
A. Scott; trustee for three years, j. M.
BLACK
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-07

At the meeting of the Woman's Foreign
Missionary Society. held Monday afternoon.
Mrs j. E. Pierce, the missionary, owing to
an accident, was unable to be present. Mrs.
j. w. d. Carter read letter from Miss Nor
rill, describing her work in China. The So
clety Will meet again at High street church
next Friday, at 330p. IN. Mrs. Lang sang,
and S44 81 thank Offering was received.
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-07

annual meeting Monday evening, and elect
ed officers for the ensuing year as follows ;
H. II. Burgess. moderator: Charles l.. True,
clerk; X s. Davis, treasurer; II. II. Bur-
CESS, Henry T. Clarke and William L. Blake,
parish committee. The reports of the Off
GERS for the past year indicate that the par
ish Is highly prosper1u
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-07

has been used over Fifty Years by millions of
mothers for their children while Teething with
perfect success. 1t soothes the child, sofens the
Gums, allays Pain, cures Wind Collie, regulates
the bowels, and is the best remedy for Diarrhoea
whether arising from teething or other causes,
For sale by Druggists in every part of the world.
Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup. zoe. bottle.
feb5M, W&F&w1y
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-07
Congress ST. Metnodist Episcopal
Church.

The week of prayer will be observed by
the following order of service: Wednesday
sop. M. sermon by Rev. j. F. Clymer, d.
D.; the Chestnut street and Pine street
churches uniting with the Congress street
church in this special service. Thursday
and Friday evenings there will be short SER
mons followed by a social service of praise
and prayer; on Friday night the sermon will
be to Yong men and women particularly.
All not members of other congregations are
cordially invited
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-07
SUPERIOR COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE BoNNEY.
feb5M. W&F&w1y

TUEsDAY.-Tha January criminal term
was opened with prayer by the Rev. DIR.
Blrrage. The grand jury, made up the
same as at the September term, went imme-
diately to work under the direction of AS
sistant County Attorney True.
There are no criminal cases OF any magni.
tube likely to come before the court, but
pI-nty of small stuff.
The traverse jury will come in next Tues
daV
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-07
1ha Weak of PRAYER.

Last Sunday opened the week of prayer
The Methodist churches are observing this
time honored period of special prayer by
special services. This Wednesday night at
7.30 o'clock there will be union meeting of
all the Methodists of Portland in Congress
street church DIR. Clymer VIII preach.
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-07
DEATHS,

In this CITY, Jan. 8, Catharine, widow of the late
Capt. Donovan
Funeral service this forenoon at 8 O'Clock al
st D0minics Church.
In Saco, Dec. 81. John Ii. Burnham, aged 70
years.
In Saco, ian. 3, Miss Almra Grace, aged 81
years months.
In North Arson. Dec. %, Miss Mary A. Nc
Laughlin, aged 36 years.
In Pittsfield. Dec. %. Mrs. Georgiana waldron,
aged SO years.
81 In Deer Isle, Dec 81, Everett Mcdonald, aged
years.
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-07
sesmen,s se,heI IN. e,,aos

Capt. Lanes meeting was eventful last
evening from the presence of large number
of sailors from the English steamships
whose close attention t. the remarks of the
various speakers was cause for profound en-
couragAmpnt.
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-07
The church Concurs.

The First Parish church voted Monday
evening. at meeting held at DIR. HilPS resi-
dence, to concur with the action of the par
a call to Rev. Mr.. Perkins as colleague to
Rev. DR.. Hill.
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-07

In this city, by Rev. N. T. Whitaker, ID. D.,
Jan. 8. George E. Hacker and Miss Gertrude A.
Russell.
In SacO, Jan. 3. James j. Scott of Saco and
Miss Mary r. Durgln of Saco.
In Augusta. Jan. 1, VIM. f. Sampson aud Miss
Grace e. White.
In Augusta, Jan. /, A. E. Cram and Miss Ger
trude V. Paine.
In Bristol, Dec, 80, George Lane and Miss Belle
Hersey.
la bristol, Dec. 81, Edwin Bradley and Miss
Hannah A Miller.
II Winthrop Centre, Dec. "a. John W. Rich of
Farmingdale and Miss Katie A. Doyle of Win
thrOp.
In Northport, Dec. 25, Mark L. Hills OF Rock
land and Miss ella +. Prescott of Northport
In Thorndike, Dec. "a, Joseph Ii. Sayward and
Miss Ellen F. Cor on.
In Stockton, Dec. 20. Emery A. Calderwood of
Prospect and Miss Hattie Muuiton of Stockton.
In Rockport Dec 81, Frank Collamore and
Miss Lena McIntire.
In Boothbay. Dec. 30. Charles Z. Olsen and Miss
Ar0lina G. Farrow, both of Bristol
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-07
County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners or
gained yesterday with the election of James
II, Tolman as chairman. B. G. Stone. clerk
of the courts, is clerk er oftcio.
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-07
ChlIoren,s Chrl.tmn. cIuh

A meeting of tue Children's Christmas
Club will DE held in the ward room, City
Building, at 4.30 p. IN. today. As this is the
last meeting of the season and very import
ant one all members are requested to be
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-07

How few persons realize how many
lives are lost daily from want OF nutri-
tiOn such as diseased organs need to re.
store them to healthy condition. This
we confirm by The fact that only l-2
per cent. OF all deaths come from old
age (see Massachusetts, Reports), aud the
large per cent. remaining comes chiefly
from lack Of nutrition.
In Massachusetts, the average number
of deaths from
Consumption and Pneumonia, One for
every IS minutes.
Heart Troubles, Nine daily.
ChlOrea Ihfdntum, Six daily.
Diphtheria, Five daily.
ApOpleXy, Bronchitis, Cancer, each -Four
daily.
Kidaey Troubles, Paralysis, each Four
daily.
Do YOU wonder at the inter-
est tn health officers of this
city are taking in the result
of or. Koch's "consumptive
cure"? and that is vaIubIe
only to arrest the disease in
its first stages, SO Or. Koch
tells US.
We are disposed to give the COnsump-
tives the benefit Of our twenty two
years. experience, not to experiment on
them for money, or ask them to wait to
see the results OF our experiment on
others, as life Is seldom lost that is
properly nourishef~
Murdock's Liquid Food has restored
more COnsumptiyes to health than any
other treatment In the same length OF
time, as it makes new blood faster than
all medicines or other foods known, and
new blood will restore the diseased or
gans to health, be they the lungs, tbs.
sues or any organs.
Consumptives who have re-
ceived no relief after being
under medical treatment
three months we will give
the first five hundred appIi-
cants each one case six
tweIve-ounce g i2ozD bottles
of Murdock's Liquid Food,
free, and deliver the same to
any Express Co. In Boston.
If no benefit is received
from the use of one bottle do
not use any more.
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-07
Messengers Notice.
WANTED,

A BOSTON INVESTMENT ASSOCIATION
"A wants several intelligent ladies' and gen.
tlemen TO represent them In Portland and vclni-
~; young men and ladies can increase their in-
c. me by a lit evening work which is pleasa
and very profitable; one Portland young man
made $40 90 the list three evenings Call on
the STATE AGENT, at U. s. Hotel, Parlor No.
10, from IL to and to O'Clock daily
ian7d3t.
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-07

There is no ono article In tho line of
medicines that gives so large return for the
money as good porus strengthening plaster, such
as Carter's Smart Weed and Belladonna Back
ache Plasters. d&wlw
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-07
white aeavers''
mrs. winsIow,s soothing svvup

Cough Cream" cures complicated colds. chaotic
coughs Gains Group, conquors consumption
CoSts DO cents. Call chemist. ocld6m
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-07

"Tne doctor said my faith in Johnson's Anodyne
Imminent was correct, writes a lady friend.
JAM eod&wIw
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-07

The Union Wharf Company met yesterda.
and reelected the old board Of directors.
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-07
Vienna

Tonight Mr.. Stoddard. the we'll known and
popular lecturer. will begin his course in
City Hall. Some good seats still remain at
Stockbridge's and should be secured during
the day. The theme vienna" is one that
gives great scope to man of Mr.. Stoddard's
large experience, thoughtful study and ex :
tended reading. His personal familiarity
with the scenes whereof he will speak, and
the superb Illustrations he will offer have
made the lecture one OF the most powerful
Ia drawing audiences in all the large cities
Beecham's Pills act like magic on a weak
efnmaah
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-07
nEAlTa OF PORTLAND.
Rep ri of the Health Board for the
Last Four Weeks.

This is the report of Secretary of the
Board of Health, George G. Burgess, for the
past four weeks:
Causes of Death.