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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-25
Christmas Trees at the Gospel mission.

Christmas Trees at the Gospel Mission.
Last evening the annual Christmas tree
festival was observed at the Gospel Mis-
sion. The large hall was decorated to rep
refent forest scene. Two large trees were
placed on either side of the altar to receive
the presents. and long before night they
were loaded to their utmost capacity, with
wearing apparel, household goods and
fancy and ornamental articles. Notwith-
standing the inclement weather. long be-
fore the appointed hour for the distribution
to commence, a large and expectant COM
pany was assembled. Promptly at s
O'Clock, "Jesus, Lover of My Soul" was
sung by the audience. after which Rev. s..
F. Pearson offered a fervent prayer of
Thanksgiving. The committee then began
the distribution of gifts and was kept busy
for two hours. Mr.. Pearson desires to re-
turn his thanks to Frederick Fox, ESQ.
Capt. Benz Webster, Capt. N. G. Davis
Owen, Moore & Co., Miss Harvey. Mrs. j.
=. Coyle, Fred Wiley, George E. Sawyer,
Mrs. ThurstOn and all friends.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-25

Forest City Lodge, No. 16. Ancient Or
der United Workmen, have elected the
following officers:
Past Master Workman-Walter B. Marshall.
Master Workman H. X. Colesworthy.
Foreman-OharleS j. Butler.
OverSeer-H. j. White.
Recorder-E. M. Themes.
Finapcier-WillIam III. Willard.
Observation-Disclosures F. Roberts.
Guide-J. Anderson.
Inside Watch-A. Jensen.
Outside Watch-C Jorgensen.
Representative to Grand Lodge-William H.
Willard.
AIternate-Walter b. Marshall.
Trustee for three years-Thomas Edwards.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-25
The Post Office Today.

Cashiers and general delivery windows
will be open between the hours of and 9
in the forenoon and and in the after
noon. Delivery will be made by carriers
at a. m. aud 100 p. m. Collections will
be made at Z a. m. and 6 p. m.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-25

Mrs. WinsioW'9 Soothing Syrup
has been used over Fifty Years by millions Of
mothers for their children while Teething, with
perfect success. 1t soothes the child. softens
the Gums, allays Pain, cures Wind Collie. regu-
lates 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. Csc bottle.
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-25
The Oregon Libelled Again.

Another libel for damages against the
steamship Oregon was filed yesterday by
Woodman & Thompson. acting for the
Knickerbocker Steamship Company OF
Boston. for services in towing the Oregon
at the time of her recent accident.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-25

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-25
THE G. A. r. FAIR.
1t viii Probably Put $4,000 Into Bos
worth Posts Golfers.

The committee in charge of the Bos-
worth Post fair have not yet got in all the
returns from their ticket sellers, but the
bills are all in and audited. The indica-
tions are that the fair will net about $500.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-25
NOTICE.

Steamer Enterprise will be taken
from the route Monday, Dec. %, 1891
for repairs, until further n0tice. MAX.
ing her last trip east Friday, Dec. 25.
Her place will be supplied by sailing
packets. ALFRED RACE,
O] ~ Manager.
dec23 M rre div
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-25
Children,s Christn

Children's Christmas Club.
There will be meeting of the Children's
Christmas Club on Saturday afternoon in
City Hall ward room 4.30 o'clock. A full
attendance is desired.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-25
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No Christmas and New Years Table should
be without bottle of DIR. Siegert's Angostura
Bitters, the world renowned Appetizer of ex.
buisite flavor. Beware of counterfeits.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-25

Doyou know "a Winthrop cigar9 Get one
from your dealer.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-25

Maine Commercial Travellers,
Association.

FEVHE 9th Annual Dinner OF this Association
U will be held at the Preble House. FRIDAY
EVENING, Jan. LIST. 1892. Tickets are now
ready aud can be obtained OF the secretary. No
Free street. or Of the Committee:
q. w. TENANT.
BENZ. ILLSLEY,
+. 4. GROWS,
j. III. DOW
s. Q. LANG.
The annual meeting and election OF officers
viii be held at the rooms, THURSDAY FVTN
ING. Dec. 81. 1891. IL Is desired that everv
member should be present, as there Is business
OF Importance to be transacted.
dec17dtd G. K. GAGE, Sec'y.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-25

Buy Me
Something!
What WILL
YOU HAVE :?

A good com NbinatiOn desk
and bOOkc, ase for your
best girl Will cost you
anywhere fl rom $40 up,
but you can get a neat
little desk for&5.
Easy Comfortable NPIush
Rockers at So and ) less
and more, according ! TO
style. Good for mother
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-25

First rate Platform Rock
ers at $3.50 for your
big sister.
Good Easy Chairs i'm !
which rest is assured.
Father would like one.
$5 will buy one.
A pretty five-fOOt Easel
and q Picture all for SO.
Very nice present and
not much money.
A Table Lamp and nicely
decorated Shade $3.50.
Banquet Lamps for $5.
Hall Lamps for $500
with ruby globes and
fancy trimmings.
A good pair of Blankets,
very nice thing to give,
always acceptable,
$3.50, fine Blankets.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-25
Are you fond of Silver
ware? Butter Dishes,
Berry Dishes, Casters,
Cake Baskets, Tea Sets
and all kinds of nice
things very cheap.
Clocks, what could be
better. So will get q
splendid clock.
Draperies, Chenille Table
Covers, Rugs, Puffs and
COmfOrterS.
Centre Tables and Bible
Stands.

We could go on, but we want to
have you see our splendid array OF
presents and Our elegant line OF Fnrni-
ture, carpets and House Furnishings
or all kinds.
Open every evening.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-25

Have you an organ? IL
not, accept our Christ
mas offer OF $40 down
and S5 O month for an
organ at $50 worth
500. See these beau-
tiful organs.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-25

Willow Rockers werO
never as handsome for
SO as they are this
Christmas for $3.50.
just think of it. Some
at $3.50.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-25

Children's Chairs and
Rockers, 81. Nothing
pleaseS a child more or
lasts as long as o Chair.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-25

A Table Lamp and nicely
decorated Shade $3.50.
The record-union., 1891-09-08
WORLDS FAIR.
The Commissioners Hold a Very Im-
portant Meeting,

CHICAGO, Sept. THE National Col
umbian Commission reassembled this
morning. The report Of the Committee
on Awards, recommending the appoint
ment of committee Of eight to have
charge of the award of premiums, was
adopted, after being amended to make
he number twelve, and referred to the
Judiciary Committee to frame the rules
and bylaws for its government.
Commissioner Mercer Of Wyoming in
trOduced a resolution, setting forth that
the Bureau OF Publicity and Promotion
had sent out statement that there would
be several theaters on the Worlds Fair
grounds, to which separate charges of
admission would be made, and declaring
1t to be the sense Of the Commission that
only one price for admission should be
charged for everything on the grounds.
Referred TO the Committee on Judiciary.
At the afternoon session a resolution
was adopted instructing the members OF
the commission to labor with the mem
bers Of Congress Of their respective States
TO vote for the proposed movement for a
loan of 5000, ,000tO the fair.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
upon the recommendation Of the Audit
ing Committee in regard to the prospect
i've deficit in the commissions appropria-
ton for the current year.
The Auditing Committee recommended
that the salaries of President Palmer
and Vice-Chairman Mckenzie Of 5000
each be cut off; that $1,000 be taken from
the salary Of the Director-GeneraI,a and
that the April meeting OF the commission
be postponed until July, in order TO
avoid the expected deficit.
The judiciary Committee reported that
the Local Directory had offered to lend
the Commission the necessary $4,000
until such time as the amount tor repay
ment could be secured from Congress-,
thus saving the proposed cuts in sala-
ries.
After discussion n substitute for all
pending motions was adOpted-5l to 7
referring the whole matter to the Board
of Reference and Control. In effect
the latter body is authorized to
borrow $4,000 Of the directors in case
meet the commissions deficiency. All
official salaries continue
The record-union., 1891-09-08
SERIOUS ACCIDENT.
A Horse and Rider Thrown at Sc


and * Streets.
An unfortunate accident happened to
John Zittinger yesterday as the head OF
the procession reached Second and X
streets. Mr.. Zittinger was one of the aids
inthe first division, being delegate to
the Federation, from the Tailors' Union.
He was riding along and had gotten op-
posite the Western Hotel when a horse in
front OF him began TO balk. The street
car was near by at the time, and it is said
the driver whipped up his horse sud-
denly either for the purpose of getting by
the horse, or hauling his car out of the
crowd rapidly. At any rate, Zlttinger's S
horse swung around as the driver raised
his whip, and the car struck the animal
in the fianks, knocking it down.
Elttinger was thrown to the ground
and one OF his legs was pinioned beneath
the horse. He released himself in one
effort, but in doing so fell towards the car
track. To prevent falling on his face he
threw out his hands, and one of them (the
lett reached the rail. Instantly the car
wheel passed over it, and also over one of
the hind legs of the horse. For mo-
ment it was thought that Zithinger had
been fatally injured. He was carried to
doctors Office, and it was there ascer-
tanned that the only serious injury was TO
his hand. His index finger was broken
and the thumb badly crushed. One of
his ankles was slightly sprained The
doctor gave it as his opinion that the in
jured hand could not be used for three
months.
The horse was SO badly injured that it
will probably have to be shot. One of its
hoots was nearly cut off and the flesh on
its hips was mangled.
The record-union., 1891-09-08
GRAND SHOWING.
How the Horse Has Been Developed
in California.
Colonel John p. Irish Makes q Valua-
bic and Interesting CompiIa-
ton of Equine Facts.

At the request of the State Board of
Trade, Colonel John P. Irish recently
compiled pamphlet on THE Horse in
California" in which he says:
The importance OF California as a region
for fine stock breeding has come to be
recognized through the performance OF
our troiters and thorOughbreds on the
Eastern turf.
Here the art of horse breeding has had
some Of its most valuable retfnements;
and training, as a means Of testing the
qualities OF strains and individuals, has
reached its highest development on the
stud farms of this State.
Tho climate Is adapted to the early de-
veIopment and long maintenance of ca
pacity for supreme effort in the horse.
1t is shown by the experience of breed
ers and the performance of California
stock, that the difference between a
yoGngling here and in the East is not
caused by the precOcity of a California
colt, which by undue development early
Is destined to early decay. Quite to the
cOntrary-it is shown that our winterIess
climate, with its lack OF extremes of heat
and cold, and its kindness TO suitable
and nounshlng pasture and forage, per-
mitS the entirely natural and unchecked
development of the horse, and that the
performance of our yearlings and two
Nt.tI-olOS y - SIMPLY the natural Work OF
the horse when bred and trained in the
midst Of physical conditions which
neither stunt nor retard symmetrical and
continuous development.
The Eastern horse, on the other hand.
is the victim of austere conditions. which
hinder natural development Bred and
trained under the aggravations of ex-
treme heat and extreme cold, it loses the
benefit OF that steady and unchecked
progress from foaling to full growth
which is necessary to make the perfect
animal.
The proof of the effect of climatic con-
ditions is to be sought in the performance
Of the horses, and the advantages of
/ breeding in California are to be studied
in the prices secured for representative
animals.
AS it is amongst the purposes of the
California State Board of Trade to prO-
mote knowledge abroad of the varied ad-
vantages of this State, the board presents
the following record and comparisons, in
which the superiority of California horses
is proven by the final test of performance
and price.
For these records the board is under
obligations TO the Breeder and Sports
RUa of San Francisco.
TRoTTING HoRSES-FASTEsT YEARLINGs
Up TO 1891.
Bred IN Caiiioruia.-isro-don b. G..
The record-union., 1891-09-08

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispeIs colds. head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA I7G syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO, esL.
tcM9HiiLE. g7 srw yo5H. Nv
The record-union., 1891-09-08
SWIMMING BATHS
Annual Meeting and Election of
Officers.

Annual Meeting and Election of
Officers.
The annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Sacramento Swimming Bath Asso-
citation was held last evening at the Office
of the association, Twenty-first and O
streets. About two-thirds of the stock
was represented at the meeting. The
reports Of the officers showed that the
association is in excellent financial con-
dition.
The election of q Board of Directors for
the ensuing year resulted in the unani-
nous election of the old board, as follows:
e. B. Willis, A. Bonnheim, G. f. Dill
man, a. Abbott, W. A. Briggs, Robt T.
Devlin and w. Fl. Hamilton.
After the adjournment of the stock
holders meeting, the Board of Directors
met and elected the following officers for
the ensuing year: Z. B. Willis. Presi-
dent; a. Bonnheim, President; c..
+. Dillman, Treasurer; VIM. L. Willis,
Secretary
Richard Dale was appointed to collect
the balance due on stock subscriptions.
The record-union., 1891-09-08
POOR OLD PROCTO4 KNOTT
Development of a Race Horse From
JnpromiSino Nfafcrfnl

OeNelopment or Il Race Horse From
Unpromising Material.
Proctor Knott is dead
The valiant horse had outlivod his
prowess, and being a gelding had no frl-
ture in the stud. His splendid racing
qualities died with him.
Whether by abuse or naturally he was
early cut of from a peerlessly prOmfsino
career and shrunk to the little measure of
q sprinter. But the glory of his youth
hung round him to the end.
His name was never heard without re-
calling the memory of his early victories
and causing thrill of admiration in him
who heard it.
The mighty Salvador, with all his world
beating performances, never aroused the
enthusiasm felt at the sight of this grand
gelding.
In his palmy days, when he would leave
the paddock and cantGr SedatelY past the
grand stand, looking like an invincibIe
warrior, thousands OF cheers would storm
his stern but not insensible ears, and one
could almost see the fire OF determina-
ton light up his eyes, and his massive
frame expanded with wcII-nigh human
eagerness and pride.
When the race was over and he stood
before the judges and heard the plaudits
of the crowd he looked as solemn as a
philosopher, as if he accounted it of no
great moment after all, while at the same
time 1t was evident that If he had the
power of speech he would assure those
present that he was preparing to run
much faster whenever it became necessary
to do so.
In his latter years he became very
melancholy, but never Surly, says the
Nashville Banner. He felt that Spokane
was his inferior and wore honors that be-
lOnged to him. There was no resentment
IN his conduct; he simply submitted to
his treatment, but whenever he got the
smallest opportunity be showed the pub
lie that he could finish in front of Spo-
kane If he had to break a record to do it
If his people would only allow him to do
so. And when they did on one occasion
give their consent he spattered mud over
the son Of Hyder Ali from fag-fall to
finish.
Proctor Knots admirers had to nav
dear for their allegiance to him, but they
knew that it was not his fault, and most.
II not all of them, would have been clad
to pat him tenderly in his last illness and
assure him that they bore no grudge
against him for their losses.
His last hours should have been peace
ful, and not racked as they were with
pain. He was mistreated in life. Int
tender ministrations were doubtless his
in death.
He has gone: his name and fame have
faded into memories. May he sIeep in
perfect peace beyond this vale of pain
The record-union., 1891-09-08
Special to the REcoRD-UNrox.

BLOOMINGTON Ill.), Sept. DIR. Chas.
Z. Ballard of Saybrook, H., and Miss
Bertha Ison of Baker City, Or, and
daughter of the late Judge Ison of that
place, were found dead this morning.
Dr.. Ballard is a young physician. He
came to this city last Friday and ever
since then has been importuning Miss
Ison, who came here with her mother TO
attend the college, to marry him. She
thought much of him, but begged him to
postpone the event until after her eduCa-
ton was completed. This morning he
appeared at the house and had an inter
view with Miss Ison in the parlor. While
talking with her he pulled out a revolver
and shot her twice, once through the
head and heart, producing instant death.
The doctor then shot himself five times,
dying in a few minutes.
The record-union., 1891-09-08
JUDGE LORENZO SAWYER.
He Dies Very suddenly at His Home
in san Francisco.

He Dies Very suddenly at His Homo
in san Francisco.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. Judge Lo-
renzo Sawyer died very suddenly at
7:45 o'clock this evening. He had been
much better during the day, and was
deemed convalescent. His son Hough-
ton was reading to him. Suddenly he
was seized with severe fit of coughing
His son Prescott ran for DR.. Yeamans,
who lives only few doors off, but be-
fore he could return Judge Sawyer was
dead. The disease was capillary brou-
chitis, from which he had been confined
to his bed for ten days.
The immediate cause of death was the
formation Of a cIot Of blood, which the
coughing forced to a vital spot in the
heart, causing almost instant death The
funeral VIII be held at the First Congre-
gational Church, where he attended The
death of Judge Sawyer leaves the North
ern District Of California without a
Federal Judge, the late Judge Hohman's
place not yet having been filed.
The record-union., 1891-09-08
RAKING THEM IN
The Police Are Making 1t Hot Tor the
PiCEkpockets.

IlO OtiCS ARC -f1dhtIg IL ltOI IOf TIC,
PiCkpockets.
The police took into camp three moro
professional pickpockets yesterday. This
makes five Of the fraternity that will not
enjoy the fair On one Of the men taken
in yesterday was found two bracelets
that are believed to have been stolen III
Woodland, as this man came directly
! from the fair which just closed there.
One of the bracelets is a small gold one,
square, and has small gold bangle at
tached to it by little chain. This bangle
is gold dollar, on one side of which
Dave" is engraved. The other bracelet
is Of Chinese make.
Police Captain Lee stated last night that
he was confident he had among the sus-
poets arrested one of the men who
robbed Constable Penham. of Sheridan,
Placer County, Saturday evening.
He also states that he has good evidence
that two Of his prisoners were mixed UP
in Sunday evenings burglary at Third
and o streets.
The record-union., 1891-09-08
LEN HARRIS IMPROVING.
SUICIDE WITH DYNAMITE.
The Body of the Victim Blown t


The Body of the Victim Blown to
Atoms.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 8.-One of the
most dreadful cases of suicide ever re-
corded in this city took place this morn
ing between the hours of IL and y o'clock
at the Prescott House, corner of Kearny
street and Montgomery avenue.
The victim of the horrible death was
named Carroll. He stopped at the above
named hotel on August 10Th last, remain
ing there only one night, stating at that
time that he was going away to the
country and would likely return again
shortly. Nothing more was seen or
heard Of him until this morning, when
he walked into the Prescott House, and
registered under the same name. In his
hand he had q small bundle. and from
the manner in which he acted attracted
the attention OfthoSe standing by, but not
sufliiGnt to warrant Of his being watched
lie went to the room assigned to him,
and had been in his room but very short
while, when those residing in the hotel
and that neighbOrhood, were suddenly
startled by terri tic explosion.
On opening the door Of the room which
Carroll had hired a most horrifying sight
met their gaze The smoke of the dyna-
mite cartridge by what means the man
had taken his life was just clearing away.
and the remains of the man We're found
strewn on the floor. 1t was almost i'm
possible to place ones foot in any part of
the room without coming in contact with
some part Of his body, which was blown
to atoms. So strong was the force of the
cartridge that the window in the room
occupied by him was shattered, and one
of the suicides arms was completely
severed from his body and blown into
Pacific street.
The deceased, previous to his death
had been working on fruit farms in
Fresno. He left a note saying that the
cause OF suicide was because life was not
worth living for.
The record-union., 1891-09-08
funeral of p. \. Hunlhert.

The remains Of the late Major P. A.
Humbert VIII arrive from Folsom by
special train at l:30 o'clock this afternoon,
and the funeral viii take place from the
depot ut that hour
The final disposition of the body has
not yet been determined upon.
The pall-hearers viii be as follows: w.
c. Van Fleet, NJ. r. Higgins, Wilbur
George, Charles Houghton. w. ".
Rhoadsr William Mclaughlin, J. L.
Gillis and Robert T. Deylin.