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The Portland daily press., 1891-04-29
HUNDREDS
Going to See Them!
Thursday of This Week at 8 p.
m. will be the last of
FREE TREATMENT Of The SICK
Ali Wla0 book their names this
month arc treated free
until cured.

On the first day of this month Drs. Brown and
Hall, of the New York and Boston Medical Insti-
tutes, announced to the citizens OF Portland that
they had acceded to the very urgent request OF
those under their treatment residing in this city
and opened a branch office at BAL Congress
street, Portland. In order to more quickly intro
duce their system, they made the unprecedented
offer that all those suffering from any chronic dis
ease which had baflied the skill and experience
of their family physician, they would examine.
and if durable treat free until cured. This prop
osition, coming from an institution whose stand
ing In Boston and New York is unquestioned,
very naturally met with quick response from a
ong suffering public, and during the past three
weeks from morning until night and sometimes
far into the night there has been a constant in
coming and outgoing of those seeking relief of
their many ills. The acceptance of their very
generous offer has not been confined to the poor
alone, but all classes are seeming anxious to test
the system, which, from the Boston press, has
seemed to make SO many wonderful cures in Bos-
ton and vicinity. Another matter that should not
be lost sight of, and that is the power these gen.
tlemen have in locating disease-not question
is asked, but quickly and unerringly they locate
and explain every ache and pain without ques-
tion from the patient. This would seem evidence
strong enough to convince any one that they at
least understand your ailment During the three
weeks just passed they have consulted with 917
patients, out of this number 342 have been pro-
nounced incurable and their cases not treated,
All should remember that there are but a few
days more in which they can book their names.
Their office is BAL Congress street, two doors be-
ow Wilmot street. ap22nrmdtf
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In Mammalian.

At a meeting Of the directors Of the Port
land Railroad Company yesterday. Mr.. VIM.
r. Wood was elected president, and Hon.
VIM. G. Davis, director In place Of Harrison
j. Libby, deceased. The following resolu-
tiOns of respect to the memory Of Mr.. Libby
were passed:
RESOLVED, That the directors Of the Portland
Railroad Company desire 10 place upon record
their appreciation Of the loss this company mas
sustained Ia the death OF its president, Harrison
J. LIBBY, which occurred In this city on the 2lst
inst. Mr.. Libby's Official connection with the
company commenced January 9Th, 1868. when
he was elected one Of us board Of directors ON
IA, 1884, he was elected president Of the compa
ny, and continued TO hold that ofics BY success.
i've elections until the time OF hts death. His
term OF service as director and president extends
over longer period than that Of any other per
son WaI ~ mas hSa snVse ~ ,h ana SGyers tse
It's rise and growth. For many years this
company had proved an Improbable enterprise,
and had failed to meet the expectations OF the
public and Its stockholders. Its rehabilitation
required broad views and wise and prudent man
agement; This It received at the hands Of MIR.
Libby. who gave TO its affairs that patient sys-
tematic, and Intelligent consideration when char
acterlzed the man In all business matters. He
had faith IN its future, believed that liberal SER
vice, would secure pnblic support, aud did not
Ss oa 10 m to put
his sagaeity. wisdom and financial support, this
company owes more than TO any other man what
ever measure Of snccess II has attained. la his
intercourse with his associates he was always
courteous and eOnsiderate, ready TO listen, anx-
iouS TO harmunze rather than autagOnize. He
was always sef-possessed, ehary, but never hasty
In speech, firm, but prompt In decision. His many
business cares never seemed to weigh upon him
or check the even now OF his spirits. Impatlence
and trTltabiity were eonspieuouSly absent In his
composition. His large experience In affairs, ac-
curate Judgment Of men and freedom from mar
row prejudice made him a valuable counsellor
and safe guide In all business matters. To the
company he was wise and faithful ofncer; 70 his
associates kind and valued friend.
Whatever loss his death may occasion TO tbis
company, we cannot forget how much gredteI ls
the personal loss which the members ot Dis own
family sustain who survive blni. Iotheh We teh-
der our most heartfelt sympathy; , -
Resoiucd 1haf the foregoing DC spread upon
/ the records Of this board ana that "copy Vi Tue
| same be sent to his family
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Sporting Notes.
A GREAT INvENTion.
The Holmes Lubricant Experiments
With RifIed Cannon.

For some weeks past the Holmes Company
of Gardiner has been making extensive prep
aration for series OF tests to establish the
utility of their new lubricant material as a
means Of reducing friction and Increasing
the rotary motion Of shells fired from rifled
cannon. The preparations consisted in the
securing Of three and a half inch rifled
cannon and the manufacture Of four shells
to fit the cannon, each she'll weighing 16
pounds. Heretofore the she'll has been pro-
vided with band of copper, a material
which greatly increases the friction without
giving the amount of rotary motion necessa-
~. Mr.. p. III. Holmes, the patentee Of the
material, cOntended that by its use In place
Of the copper ring these objections could be
greatly overcome. The preparations for
making the tests were completed Saturday
and in the afternoon the members of the
company and those interested In the new
material made trip to the vicinity of Pleas
ant Pond, several miles up the Cobbossee
stream, where suitable range was OBJ
tanned. The instructions. received from the
government called for the use of two pounds
Of gun powder. but only one and one-quartsr
pounds were used. The four shots were
firedand In every case the results were high
ly satisfactory. going far beyond the most
sanguine expectations. The rotary motion
impaired to the shell by the graphite ring was
perfect, as shown by the manner In which
the shell penetrated the planking and other
distractions in its pathway, as 1t cut a
smooth, round hole about its own size. Tine
shot as fired left the barrel of the gun finely
polished. One Of the shells was traced for n
distance of two and one-half miles, and in
its passage 1t passed through planking and
other distractions, fact which shows that
the friction Is much less and that only one
half the amount OF powder Is necpssarv n
carry the shell having the graphite ring than
was required to carry the she'll with the cop
per ring. The graphite ring Is susceptible to
contraction or expansion aud thus keeps the
pIopelling gases behind 1t more completely
than the copper ring, which does not possess
tnese properties to such degree. In about
aweek much more extensive and elaborate
test Will be made under the supervision OF
an expert. who will be sent to Gardiner Dy
the United States government ln this final
test some 80 shells will be fired and every
part will be given thorough trial.
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Cotton burned In New Bedford,

NEW BEDFORD, Mass, April 2S.-,Flre
WAS discovered this afternoon in cotton bales
stored Wor under the wharf adjoining the Old
Colony freight 3S house; and The h fire spread e
shed in The PSTI d Colony large
on the south, and the roof of the building
was soon in flames. The steamers Nantuck.
et and Monohansett of Vineyard, living on
the IS north side Of M the wharf repairing, We're
in great danger for Sr.,aoIes few moments until
North of the burning cotton and badly dam
a0aS the freight house of the Steamboat com
pany. a Seven hundred bales of cotton were
daofrnva1.
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FOR SALE or EXCHANGE

for property in this city or vicinity, farm in
Windham; cuts twenty-five (25) tons of hay;
buildings 'irst-class. Excellent farm in Deering;
cuts fifty tons hay. For particulars, call on
JOHN c. and f. ii. COBB,
311s Exchange Street, Portland, Maine.
feb27 dtf
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No plsease Aboard.

Yesterday morning tug boat discovered a
schooner off the harbor flying flag at half
mast. Later, 1t was reported to the Board
Of Health that the schooner was the Boni-
form. from Barbados, with molasses to Geo.
S. Hunt & Co., that man had died on board
and three of the crew were sick. The
schooner was Immediately quarantined until
she was visited by the port physician. Then
1t was discovered that the man died last au-
tumn, but the captain considered it his duty
to inform the authorities. There was no
one sick on board, and the vessel had clean
bill Of health from Barbados. OF course
the vessel was at once allowed to leave quar-
antina.
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-29

Two LET-A tenement of FIVE rooms, centrally
a located, price SO per month. Inquire Of
JABEz O. WcoDMAN. io51s Exchange street.
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OBlTuARY.
3. =. Cutter.

On Friday morning, the oath Inst. Mr.. B.
4. Cutter, aged 60 years. died at his home in
Washington, ID. G. Mr.. Cutter was born In
the village OF Saccarappa. where he passed
his boyhood days. When young man he
ment surveyors that determined the division
line between Maine and Canada at the time
Of the boundary difficulties of the United
States with England. Since the early yeai 5
of the Rebellion, he has been clerk In the
Treasury Department at Washington, ex-
cepting few years spent In Minnesota. His
accuracy and painstaSing care had secur ed
him several promotions, until he had be-
come chief Of division In the customs bu-
reau. Mr.. Cutter had been nearly life
long, earnest aud consistent member of the
Methodist church. More than thirty years
ago he Joined Temple Lodge of Masons. His
remains were brought to Saccarappa on
Tuesday afternoon, and with Masonic Ger
emonies were Inferred In the family lot in
the old eomatarv
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elected as follows
s.,a ~ workroom Garments.

Yesterday was a busy day az the store
Tha ladies were much pleased with their
salss and hope their friends will continue to
natropjze them. Thus far they have taken
ahont one.third OF the amount which they
suiII need TO start next winters work. Those
IN want of children's aprons, under
Garments, night shirts. sheets, pillow cases,
and kitchen aprons will do well to call early.
Special attention Is called to some very pret-
e., bod nuffs.
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PoRrLANDs HUNTED LEATHER,
Bates College Boys Had IL Pretty
Much Their Own Way.
Especial to the Press.l
Especial to the Press.1


LEWISTON, April 28.-It was the lot Of the
Bates to be the first college team to win a
game from the Portland leaguers.lThe game
was called at 2 p. IN. today. a high wind was
blowing toward the field. the air was full Of
dust. and when the ball was hit. 1t usually
meant leather chasing for some luckless
fielder. The Portlands were handicapped by
the loss of three men, PhaleD, Shine and
Willis. The latter being suddenly called
awaylby the illness of his family.
For the P0rtlands McDermOtt occupied the
box two innings and Collins the remaining
seven. Webster was back stop. The Bates
team employed Burns of Portland and Lee
zOtte Of Lewiston as battery, which fact Of
course has its bearing in the game. The
feature Of the game was Putnam's nome run,
accompanied by generous supply Of willow
work by the rest of the c0llegians. College
friends In the state are respectfully referred
to the following score:
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The NatIonaILeaeue.

The following games were played yester-
day in the National League:
AT BOSTON.
Bostons. ..............0 o o 9 o 8 XII
Philadelphias.... 20 o o o. A. 6
Base hiis-Boston, ~; Philadelphias, s. Err
rors-Bostons, / Philadelphias, o. Batteries
Clarkson, J. Sullivan, Nichols aud Camel; Glea-
son and Brown.
AT PITTSBURG.
Plttsburgs. o o 2 o O-17
Clevelands. s.........1 2 u 2 o 1 o. 6
Base hits -Pittsburgs. IT; Clevelands, 10. Err
r0rs-Pittsburgs, A.; Cleyelands, 6. Batteries
Staley, Mack and Berger; View aud Doyle.
AT BROOKLYN.
New York ..........0 1 o 2 l. 5
Brooklyns. o 2 1 o o o l. 4
Base hits-Brooklyns, 10; New Yorks. IA. En-
r0rs-BrO0klyns, /; New Yorks, 2. Batteries
Caruthers and Kinslow; Welch, Buckley and
Clark.
AT CINCINNATI.
Chicag0s. ............5 2 o o o o O Al
Cincinnatls. 0 o 2 o o. 8
Base hits-Cincinnatis, 0; Chicagos, 4. Errors
Cincinnatis. 3; Chlcagos, A. BaIferes-Duryea
and Harrington; Hutchinson and Kittrldge.
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Grain Men Anxious.

KANSAS CITY, Md, April 2S-Secretary
Mailer of the Kansas agricultural board has
received letter from a banker stating that
a small greenish insect of unknown variety
had been found in the wheat Of Russell |
county, and that much of the grain was
turning yellow and dying. The sheriff Of
Tyce county also reported that some Of the
fields there wers also turning yellow from
the same cause. The wheat plant is so rank
in growth, that there is. perhaps, an even
chance of the wheat growing faster than the
flies can eat lit. Nevertheless, grain men
men here and in Kansas are feeling anxious
over the situation
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-29

The following transfers Of real estate In
the county have been recorded at the regis
try of deeds:
Portland-James Quinn to John Quinn.
sarah A McVane to Addie O. McVane.
Rrunswick-Mary e. Woodside to John II. Pet
Edward A. Dunlap to Louis Gamaehe.
accarappa-Joseph Sawyer to Catherine Hen
u1S 1FSTreeeportwLyman re Turner to Clarence L. Fogg.
Gray-Jabez NJ. Latham to Ann Ferguson.
Hall Edwards TO Inhabitants oil Gray. $1,000.
HarpsWell George II. Andrews to Willis q.
WIN Wiindham-Jacob Cash TO Elbridge 7. Bodge.
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Tariff Reform League.

BOSTON, April 2S.-The annual meeting
and dinner of the NewEnglandTarif Reform
League was held at the American House this
evening. Gen. Hazard Stevens presided.
The principal guest was Rev. Wm r. Lord
of Dorchester. Secretary Emerson w, Judd
presented his annual report and reviewed the
work of the year. These officers were elect
ed:
President-Henry L. Pierce.
Treasurer-Wm. Lloyd Garrison.
Secretary Emerson w. Judd.
A long list of vice.presidents was ehosen
and an executive committee of Is. headed hy
Harvey N. Shepard "
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The Big strike Postponed.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 2S.-The National
Board of United Mine Workers of America,
concluded today session of several days
and passed resolution that the eight hour
movement be deferred for the time being,
and the time for action be left in the hands
of the national executive board and presi-
dents of the various districts.
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Six Hundred on Stylka

WASHINGTON. no.IaS Ina; ~ April tPr 2s-Yesterday
uov UonV wv went on strike because of the refns u
Of 9th the operators to discharge mine forem an m
T6e Tne operators ordered the men DISCHARGED sch e
and M the greatest strike in the history Of Z the %
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Portland spiritual Temple,

The Portland Spiritual Temple, at their
annual meeting, April 26th, elected these Of
icers for the ensuing year:
President-W. ii. Sargent.
Vice Presdent-T. Z. Beal5.
seeretary-C. III. Jewell.
Treasurer-E. MArston.
Dlrectors-G. II. Burr, DIR. III. A, Lains j. M.
Frost.
Sunday meetings are discontinued until
Saptaunber
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an Unknown Unfortunate.

LYNN, Mass, April 28.-An unknown
man walking on the Boston & Maine rail
.road tracks on Long bridge, which spans
ward wa bound Portland express late yesterday
afternoon and instantly killed. His body
I,vnn police. The remains were those of >
man about thirty years of age. He was
light complexioned, weighed about 1aG
nennds' and was feet o inches in height 1'
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cumb srIand Tennis Club.

At the annual meeting of the Cumberland
Tennis Club last evening, these officers were
elected;
President-JOhn A. whitten.
Vice President-Walter Il. Burrowes.
Secretary and Treasurer Fred A. Cross.
Executive Commlttee-H. A. fulen, everett
Josseyn, Miss A. III. Nelson, MISS NJ =. Jones'
Three new members were admitted. There
was large attendance.
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Boston & MAINE May c consolidate.

BosToN, April 2S.-In the House this
morning no attempt was made to reconsider
the bill giving the Boston and Maine the
right to consolidate all roads now operated
by it. As it has passed the Senate 1t now
goes TO the Governor.
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Weather Observations

The following are the United States Sigma,
Service observations for yesterday. Anril
20th, taken at p. M, 10th meridian time
ihe observations for each station being given
in this order: Temperature. direction Of tbs
wind, state Of the weather:
Boston. 5O0, NV, cloudless New York 5ao
NV, cl1udless; PhilaSdelphia. $50, NV, cloud.
Isss 4S waSsRW7RstTO SW cOadess S NV Alba
cioudless Cleveland. 52o, w, clondless. = na', m,
troit, 4S0, NE, cloudiess; Chicago. 46o' SFi
cloudless; st. Paul, $50, Sc, parllv cIondv
Duluth, 4O0, NE, partly cloudy: ST, Vincent
2Y', SE, partly cloudy; Bismarck, 7So. SW,'
cloudy; Jacksonville, 74O, E, cloudIess.
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6uIIders'l Exchange.

The members Of the Builders Exchange
held meeting last evening and reorganlzed
the association under the act of incorpora.
tlon granted by the last legislature. The
old body was dissolved. and new one ere
ated under the same name. There was a
large attendance. The old officers were re-
elected as follows:
President-R. w. Jackson.
Vice Presldent-N. L. Redlon.
Secretary-Charles e. Snow.
Treasurer-James Miller. - ,,,,,,,nghap,
Directors-A. ID. Smith, James Su1ahfJ Thomas II
Nelson Tenney, Melvin j. ha"A0''
Feeney, William ii. Scott.
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SIR HENRY WAS ROUNDLY DENOUNCED.
But He Camo Out of the Grand
Trunk Meeting Triumphant.
Sir Charles Tupper Was Most Con-
splcuous by His Absence.
British Troops Reach Manipur TO
Find the Capital In Ruins.
MONTREAL, April 2s-A London special

MUNIKEAL, ApIII z5.-A LUnuUH Special
to the Star says:
The Grand Trunk directors were reelected to-
day by large majority. The meeting was we'll
attended and exciting Some Of the shareholders
present declared the election unfairly conducted,
which Sir Henry Tyler promptly denied. Sir
Henry and the general policy Of the road were
r0undly denounced by several shareholders In vi
olent speeches, who announced that the share
holders intended organizing TO secure thorough
reform in the management of the company. A
large number of shareholders have already given
adhesion to the opposition movement. Sir Charles
Tupper was not present.
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FNo LET.On Oak street, brick house contain.
JOHN f. PROCTOR, Centennial Block 25-l
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MR.. cHADsoURNE's ELECTION.
Gov. Burleigh's Reason For Not Ask
Ing the Courts Opinion.
AUGUSTA, April Ex-Governor Burleigh
forwarded the following communication to-

Jay:
STATE OF MAINE, EXECUTIVE CHAMBER,
AUGUSTA, Me-, April %, 1891. /
Messrs otis Martin ct ais, Members of the Sirty-
Fifth Legislature;
Gentlemen Your communication stating your
belief that the election of b. Il. Chadbeurne to
the position of state assessor was unconstitutional
and respectfully requesting "that an opinion be
asked OF the Supreme Court of Maine as to
whether member Of the legislature that created
the office is eligible" was received. In reply, l
would say that, after consultation with the
Attorney General, have come to the conclusion
that, inasmuch as Mr.. Chadb0urnes right to hold
the office referred to cannot properly be called In
question except by legal proceedings TO which he
Is party, 1t would not be proper for me to cali
upon the court for opinion, a proceeding 10
which he could not be party.
Very respectfully yours,
EDWIN @. BURIFIGU
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Today's Games.

This afternoon at 2.45 o'clock there will be
two games of ball on the Deering grounds
between the Portlands and Colbys and Port
lands and Presumpscots. This will be cap
ital opportunity to see the merits of the
clubs.
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Earned runs-Bates z; Portlands, ]. Bases on
balls-Burns 0. Stolen bases-Pennell, Graves 2,
Hoffman, OBrien, Keay, DAILY, Mclaughlin.
Struck out--By Burns IL by McDermott, 3; by
Collins, 0. Three base hiis-Lezotte, Smith,
Burns, Wilson. Home run-Putnam Passed
balls-Lezotte 2, Webster /. Time of game-2
hours, 40 minutes. Umpire-Day
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Stanbury the Winner.

MELBOURNE, April 2S.-The sculling
match between Mclean and Stanbury for
e4O0 and the championship was won today
by Stanbury.
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-29
Maine genealogical Iso clety.

The quarterly meeting Of the Maine Genoa
logical Society will be held at the rooms OF
the Maine Historical Society this evening at
7.3O o'clock. l.. B. Chapman viii read pa
per on Ancient Land Graft at Wocd-
fsrds."
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Found.

T HAVE found the Greatest Cure on Earth for
Il Rheumatism and Neuralgia in their worst
chronic forms. suffered twelve years and tried
every known remedy. Sufferers write to me and
enclose stamp. MISS Z. S. ORR, East Harpsweu,
Maine. ap8d&wlm
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-29
GATES NOT AJAR FOR BLAIR,
The Chinese Wall Crosses the Path
OF the New Minister.

WASHINGTON, April 2S.-The Chinese
government has notified the government Of
the United States through the department
of state Of its unwillingness to receive Hon.
Henry W. Blair as our minister to China.
This is all the information that could be
obtained here tonight Secretary Blaine
would not talk upon the subject and the
Chinese minister sent down word to callers
that he had retired. His interpreter was not
in the house. Mr.. Blair is not in Washing
ton. His son was found and expressed sur
prise when informed of the action of the
Chinese government. 1t was, he said. the
first any of the family had heard of it. 1t is
well understood here, that the objection to
Mr.. Blair is based upon his utterances con-
cerning the Chinese question. The republi-
cation of extracts from his speeches produced
deep impression upon the minds of promin-
ent Chinese officials which finally resulted
in the notification received by the depart
ment OF state this evening.
NEW YORK, April 28.-It is stated that Mr..
Blair is now enroute to San Francisco, hav-
ing left Philadelphia this morning. He will
arrive in Chicago tomorrow morning.
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Will Interview Rua,r,

NEW 1[ XoSs; Esv 4PTlR 4PoTR Str S2stxGsOrge Francis
tonr around the world. He will he bsck G nio in
Nav York on July 4th. While in itaiV he he
viii interview Premier Rudini, il he can.
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-29

Tue name Of J. Ii. Sayward was lnccr
rectly printed J. Ii. Sargent yesterday. Mr..
Sayward is inspector Of the Board of Health
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-29

SOUTH NoRRIDGEwoCK, April 28.-Henry
Atwood, farmer about 60 years of age, was
terribly maugled this forenoon by being
caught under large rock weighing several
tons. He was working under it when sud
denly 1t dropped upon him,