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The Portland daily press., 1891-02-19
RATIONAL RELIEF CORPS.
Annual Session at Congress Hall
Yesterday

Yesterday.
The annual convention of the Department
of Names Woman Relief Corps, was begun
in Congress Hall yesterday forenoon. The
hall was prettily decorated with flags, bunt-
ing and evergreen. Mrs. Clara B. Leavitt,
the state president. presided.
These officers were present with about rs
delegates:
President-Clara B. Leayitt, Skowhegan.
Senior Vice President-Abbie s. Damon, Pitts
field.
Junior Vice President-Helena Trundy, Gar
land.
Treasurer-Belle ]. Palmer, Munroe.
Chaplain-Elyira Lane, Dexter.
Counselior-Grace Howe, Lewiston
InspectoreEllen Z. Patterson, Bangor.
L. and l. Officer-Mary Carr, South Norridge-
wock.
Executive Board Emma L. Blckford, skowhe-
gan.
Mrs. Leavitt reported that every corps had
been inspected and great good has apparent
ly been accomplished. She also laid patti
cular stress upon the carelessness of many
in not paying over heed to the general
orders. During the past year she wrote $50
letters and received 450. She made these re-
concentrations:
THAT the per capita tax be advanced
from SIX to eight or more cents per quarter.
THAT as far in possible the work of in
spection should be done by the department
president and inspector.
Helen S. Brown, the department secretary,
submitted concise and comprehensive re-
port OF the condition of the department.
At the beginning Of the administration of
President Leavitt there were 40 corps in
good standing with a membership of 1901.
Since that time eight new corps have been
added making total membership of 1766,
gain of 264. Fa
The secretary has sent out 452 letters, 12o
postal cards, AZ rituals, the total number of
pieces of mail matter sent out being 2,s73.
She received 81 letters and Al postals. She
has drawn on the treasurer orders amount
ing TO S69o,02, for national supplies S3l021.
for per capita $3.50.
She sent the national treasurer, including
the Woman's Relief Corps Home, S404; ex-
pended FOR relief. Sl.142 or; general fund on
hang, S1,237. A; relief fund on hand, $780,
total value OF corps property, SO, 1880; num-
Der OF soldiers and sailors families assisted.
136; received for secretary's salary. $40: ex-
pended for postage, etc., $685.. Money
orders should be made payable to the Gepart
ment treasurer and not to the secretary.
Mrs. Brown recommended that the presi
dent, secretary and treasurer be selected
from the same vicinity, making the works
much easier for all, ana 1t would also enable
them to make returns to the national head
quarters much easier.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-19
woman's state Relief Corps.

The Woman's State Relief Corps of Maine
met yesterday In the Aldermen's room, City
Building, which has been prettily draped
and decorated and furnished like parlor.
Here they received socially prominent men,
bers of the Grand Army at the Department
convention, the guests registering as they
called. Besides the Portland ladies present
from out OF town were Vice President May
hew. Past State President, Mrs. J.E. Rhodes,
besides Mrs. Anderson, wife of the Depart
ment Commander. Delegates were present
from all the corps located in the different
cities and towns Of the state.
In the evening there was delightful en-
tertainment consisting of singing. readings
and instrumental music.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-19
Western Maine Baptist Social Union

western Maine Baptist Social Union.
The February meeting of the Western
Maine Baptist Social Union was held last
evening at the rooms Of the Young Mems
Christian Association. About 20 were pres
ent. An hour was spent in social intercourse
andsthen the company enjoyed collation.
provided by Robinson. Grace was said by
Rev. c. A. T0wne Of Auburn. The exercis-
es that followed, at which Hon. G. +. Emery
presided, were opened with song. "Au-
tumn and Spring." by Miss Allen and a vio-
lin solo by Miss Goodwin. Rev. DR.. Fem
then addressed the Union ON Russia, re-
counting his experiences for few days dur
ing the past summer. At the border of Rus
sia your passport is demanded, and his pass
port must be verified. You can go only
where where your passport indicates. and
even your room in the hotel must be known
to the police. Pictures of Russian life fol-
lowed. The horses were sketched and the
manner in which they are driven. Street
life in st. Petersburg was graphically depict
ed-officers everywhere-a tenth part of the
people in uniform, street vendors everywhere
crying their wares in language rich in varia-
tions. An interesting account was given of
review Of six or seven thousand troops
about 10 miles from st. Petersburg. The
Gar was present, finely mounted. resemb-
ling in personal appearance two of our Deer
ing street citizens, Speaker Reed and Minis
ter Thomas. His wife and two of her chill
dren accompanied the Gar in carriage.
BY favor of the American minister Dr. Fem
obtained entrance on the following day to a
church vvhara tho C1ar attopdod n saru;ao
The character of the church service In Rus
sia was sketched, the appearance of the
priests. etc. 1t is an impressive service with
plaintive music. The people are reverent.
At this service at which the Car was pres
emit the Gar was wholly absorbed in the bus
mess of the poor. There is not religious lib
critics in Russia. The efforts of the Nihilists
have turned everything upside down In Rus
STA.
DR.. Small expressed the qualification of the
Union at the address and hearty vote Of
thanks was extended to DR.. Fem.
Mr.. A. B. Hall favored the Union with a
song, after which Rev. w. w. Everts of
Haverhill, Mass, referred to visit to Rus
STA at Christmas some years ago, and gave
some illustrations of despotic influences in
Russia.
Ex-President Pepper of Colby University,
who is temporarily supply the pulpit of the
Baptist church in Saco, spoke of the delight
he felt in being again az work in Maine
ameng brethren whom he loved.
Rev. DIR. Joseph Kicker Of Augusta, fol-
lowed with some interesting "reminiscences
of his residences and work in Portland so
vaorc oUn
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-19
Martha washIneton corce,,

For this evening the Martha Washington
Society have arranged pleasing concert in
connection with their sale in Reception Hall
The Portland Male Quartette will appear in
some of their most taking selections, Miss
Nettie May Morrison, contralto, and Miss
Fannie Sampson. soprano, are to render So
los, and Mr.. Rexdale will give an authors
reading Of his story, Little Annette" By
special request Miss Morrison will sing "The
Ferryman." The Accomplishments win be
played by Mrs. E. G. Wyman. The concert
is for worthy object and should be largely
attended. The-sale will be continued during
the day today. The concert last night was
delightful one
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-19

II years months. 80
Funeral on Friday forenoon at IL. 80 O'Clock
at his late residence, No. 4S Park street. Burial
at Harpswel.
In Knigntville, Feb. 10, Harry Nickerson Mel.
win. youngest son of Charles F.. and Carroll M
Griffin, aged months. ~"
Funeral this Thursday afternoon at $50 o'clk.
at parents residence, A street.
At Cousins Isgnd, Feb. IL, Mrs. Ellen q. Gro
yer, aged 48 years months days.
In Sherman. Feb. 6, True p Seeper. AGED "A
years 10 months.
In Bath, Feb. IL, Mrs. Jane B. storer, aged rs
years.
In Bath. Feb. 10. Mrs. Jane Cunningham, aged
80 years months.
In East Wilton. Feb. 10, Erlon c. Talbot, aged
% years.
aged So years.
In South windsor, Jan. 81, Sullivan Perkins
in Oxford, Feb. IL. sonathan Work, aged So
In Richmond, Feb. 10, Lettie Stewart, aged "a
years.
1.-THE funeral service of the late Ira f. Clark
Will take place this afternoon at ZOO O'clock at
his late residence No. 1865 High street.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-19
Inc Baseball League.

Messrs. Putnam and Dowell, representing
the gentlemen engaged in getting up New
England Baseball League arrived at the Fall
mouth hotel yesterday and met a number of
citizens interested in the game at that hotel
last evening. Great interest was manifested
and three gentlemen agreed to take stock to
the amount Of 500 apiece. 1t is understood
that Messrs. Putnam and Lowell will visit
many gentlemen today and see what sub.
scriptions they can count on. The sum of
$500 must be raised for Portland to enter
the league. This has always been good
ball team and no doubt the funds will be Sc
onrod
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-19
THE GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC.
[coNr1NuEp FROM FIRST rAeE.l

boys hle out quietly, let us look them over
here Is squad from the regiment of many
numbers, LIST, 10th and 18th, and with long
ana proud history. too; here the men of the
Stn come, that regiment the peer OF the best; ;
men OF the 9th. It'll, 9Th and 9th. all the way
up the numerical stairs to the SD; the first
cavalry, the batteries, men who, in their
young manhood, bore and protecsed those
flags so carefully cherished in the State
House. OF all the great host the fittest
have survived; for little time they are
with you. and then they will pass away.
How soon they will go none realize more
fully than they do themselves. Up to this
day their chief labor and care is for the hon.
or of the Grand Army. Now, more than
ever before, all they do seems to relate to
the future. and to the record they will leave
behind them God grant to each of them a
comfortable old age.
Today will be taken up with finishing rou-
tine business, election Of officers and proba-
bly, some special memorial services for the
dead.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-19
IahxasinIan Church.

At the annual meeting of the Abyssinian
Church and Society Monday evening, there
was passed vote of hearty thanks to all
those people who by gifts of money or hyper
sonal aid helped this society to make some
much needed repairs upon their church
building, and speciol remembrance was ac-
corded to Mrs. Corbin II. Smith for her val
uahlp assisfance
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-19
Lecture on India.

Rev. Mr.. Gentleman, for many years
missionary In India. will lecture this even
ing at 7.3o, in the Free church. Western ave
nue., Deering, on India and the work of the
missionaries there. Those who heard and
those who missed his address in this city
will surely want to hear him. The lecture
&c fraa
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-19
Honor to Gen. ssherman

During the hours of the funeral of Gen.
Sherman, today, from to p. NJ, Mayor
Melcher has ordered the bells of the various
churches to be tolled, and the flags on the
public meetings will be put at half mast.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-19
Pc RSO MAJ.

Mrs. L. M. Leighton. of New State street,
is confied to the house by severe illness.
MIR. Lothrop l.. Files, No. 80 Burnham
street, is still confined to his house with sick
ness where he has been for two weeks.
Messrs James Miller, S. Bourne and Geo.
Robinson returned yesterday from Katah-
din Iron Works. They fished eight days and
brought home 270o speckled trout averaging
quarter to half pound weight each.
Mrs. Julia Douglass Hyde, who died in
Bangor aged 9S years, was a native of Con.
necticut but formerly lived in this city. Her
husband was clerk in Asa Lyman's book
store. The body will be brought to Port
land today and buried in Evergreen Gem
etery,
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-19
MUNICIPAL. COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.

BEFORE JUDGE GOULD,
WEDNEsDAY-Frank A. Calkins. CON-
mon drunkard: Three months in county
Jail.
James Dumphy and Celia Pendexter.
Search and seizure. I'd offence; Dumphy
fined 500 and costs and six months in county
jail Appealed. Pendexter discharged.
Otis Z. Wood Search and seizure: Dis
charged.
Kirren +. McMannus. Single sale: fined
$50 and costs and in addition 80 DAYS in
county jail. Appealed.
Catherine Finch, Kerrin f. McManus and
Mary Etlery. Common nuisance: Bound
over to the Grand jury in the sum Of $500
each
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-19

In this city, Feb. IT, by Rev. ID. M. Pratt. FImer
land. -
In Brunswick, Feb. 10, Charles A. Morrison of
In North Nobleboro. Jan. %, A. j. Nash Of
Rockport and Miss A. A. Flagg OF Nobleboro -
Gaspin. o"-0
In Parkers Head, Feb. IA. Desper W. Oliver
and Miss Annie L. Spinney OF Industry.
In Columbia Falls, Feb. T. ZembroS 4. Hall ir
and Miss Agnes q. Gordon, both Of Harrington $50
In Dover, N. H. Feb IL, Walter B. IomhaTd of
Bddeford and Miss Carrie E. Leayitt of Saco.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-19
Central Labor Union.

AT a regular meeting OF the Central Labor
Union at Labor hall. 1765 Middle street, the
following officers were elected:
President-James Kelley OF Carpenters.
vice Piesident-Frank Il. Perry OF Lasters.
SailorsAnd Firemen "
financial secretary-E. +. Jewett Of Lasters.
lIeasurer-John Somers of Carpenters
Sergeantat Arms-M. Homan OF Painters
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-19
George Washington and Martin Luz
Their.

The anniversary of Washington's birthday
is also the 345th anniversary of Martin I'm.
theirs funeral. The text used by the man
who preached that sermon will be used hv
Rev. E. P. Woodward, pastor of the Second
Advent church, next Sunday at 8 p. M, as
the basis of sermon on Martin Luther's
Hope Of future Life" The text, when
thoroughly understood, will at least suggest
that there has been wide depaI;u lure in mod.
ern times from the old paths.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-19
Salvation Army.

The Salvation Army will have special
meetings next sunday. In the evening Mrs.
l.. M. N. Stevens. the president of the W. c.
It. u, will SPEAK. A full house Is expected.
Tbs salvatlonists will leave nothing nndone
to procure one welcome TO all.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-19
The Liquor Sherlffs.

Seizures were made yesterday lat Nos. "A
Centre street and II Centre street, where
both ale and hard liquors were obtained. AZ
one of these places in getting barrel of ale
out the spigot flew out and the ale deluged
the premises. The sberiffs seized carload of
beer and sled with four barrels of beer in
the Eastern railroad yard. They also made a
seizure at Kilday's and arrested the bar
keeper, Michael Flynn.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-19
The Late Ira r. Clark.

1nC lOoOluehuno VI tuO ucdtu U i
Ira F. Clark have been passed by the CLOTH
iers and tailors Of Portland.
Whereas, By sudden dlspensation of Provi.
dence, our associate has been removed from our
midst, we humbly bow to the will OF our Heavenly
Father.
Resolved, That we mourn the death of Ira F..
Clark, who was an upright, honest citizen and as
sociate, foremost In any worthy undertaking Tor
the interest of his adopted city.
Resolved, That he will be long remembered for
MS charitable and kindly deeds to the poor and
unfortunate
Resolved, That we extend to the family Of the
deceased our heartfelt symnathy in this hour OF
their deep affiiction.
Resolved, That copy of these resolutions be
s ssSt 70 his family, and also that they be pub
hsneo IN the daily papers of this city.
r. -, 5 s @ssas committee
Ane clothing stores will be closed this az
telnoon from to $50 o'clock during the
hours Of the funeral.
Inc members of ST. Alban Commaudery,
~ Oh IT, are requested to present themselves
IN ci.lzen's dress at the residence, New High
street. oil late Sir Knight Ira F. Clark, to at
tend funeral services.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-19
THE MAYORALITY.
Mayor Meicher Declines to be a
Candidate.

PORTLAND, February IS. 1891.
y. II. Fogg. Esq, Chairman Republican City
Committee:
My Dear Sir:-I desire to state what posi-
bly, may not be fully understood, that have
not been and am not now candidate for a
third term and request that my name be not
used In the caucuses Thursday evening.
Respectfully.
III. S. MELCHER
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-19

There's a little book
here for you, telling all
about GLOW to take care
of the Hair" 1t inciden-
tally mentions "Arthur's
Floral Hair Tonic" the
best and purest prepare
ton for the prevention of
badness, dandruff and af-
fections of the scalp. The
toilet goods department
has this new Hair Tonic
to sell, and thes book tells
you why you ought to buy
it.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-19
Cause of
Rheumatism

An ACID which exists in sour milk and cider,
called Tactic acid, is believed by physicians to be
the cause of rheumatism. Accommodating In the
blood 1t attacks the brous tissues In the joints,
Is remedy to neutraliZe the acid, ana TO SO In
Sgorate the kidneys and liver that all waste VIII
Hoods Sarsaparnla for these purposes. 1t has
cured others of rheumatism and IL Will cure you.
az For chronic rheumatism Hoods Sarsaparilla
eiu me more good than anything else nave ever
taken." F. MILLER. Limerick Centre, Pa.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-19

Secure sound mind, which seldom goes with.
out sound digestion, by using the genuine Angos-
tura Bitters of DR.. j. G. b. Siegert & Sons. AT
all druggists. febl 9eod&w1w
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-19

The Policy of the New England Mutusl Life
Insurance Company of Boston, Mass, is a combi-
nation Of all the most desirable features of Life
Insurance, including liberal conditions, LegitI.
mate Insurance at the lowest cost, an Annual
Distribution of Surplus, and Protection of the
Massachusetts Non-Forfeiture Law See Annual
Statement published in another column.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-19
.feb1O

DISBURSEMENTS. ''''A'O'oi
Death Claims ;;;..s1,S7s,o23.23
counted Endow-
Cancelled and Sur
rendered Policies 293,372.27
plus .............. 5sS.37e.4o
Total paid to Policy
Holders. S2,612,2S8,99
Amount paid for
Commissions to
Agents, Salaries,
Medical Fees, Ad.
vertising, Print
ing, Stationery,
and all other incl
dental expenses
at the Home
once and at
Agencies.:....:... 514,oss27
Accrued Interest
on investments
purchased during
the year.......... 4,7s3.5o 3.os1,11
Net ledger assets, Dec. 81, 1880, sI9,SS7 ,17s.25
curities over ledg-
or cost..... S646,782.S9
Interest and rents
,1sso.....:......: 227,5I4.52
Net premiums In
course OF c0llec-
tiOn...."......... 19l,17s.64 1.2e5.47eo5
Gross assets Dec. 81. 1890, s2i.los,654s0
LIABILITIES.
Reserve at Massa-
chusetts standard
per cent. -. SIS, 7S6, 609.62
Balance distribu-
lions unpaid...... 87,9S7.64
Death and eEdow-
ment claims ap-
proved.......... 197.527.oo 19,072,12416
s2,030, 530.14
Every Policy has endorsed thereon the cash
surrender and paid up insurance values to which
Ine insured Is entitled BY the Massachusetts Stat
ute.-LIFE RATE ENDOWMENT Policies are
issued at the old life rate premium-ANNUAL
o4Sm u ulssfioutions are paid upon ALL Policies
on application to the Company's once, or to
'. RICHARD POSS, General Agent,
IS and II Oxford Building, --.- Portland, Maine.
BENZ. F. STEVENS. President.
JOS NJ; GIBBENS, Vice President.
8. +. TRULL, Secretary,
WIN. b. TURNER, ASST Secretary.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-19

Edison's monograph speaks for itself, so does
White Beavers Cough Cream" Every bottle is
warranted by the manufacturer. octld8m.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-19

When Baby was SICK we gave her Castorra.
When shewas Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
dec11 eod&w1y
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-19

The q0eat1ei today
Is likely to be
fair and colder.
PORTLAND, FEB. 10. 1891.
II N spite of the picking
Il and choosing Of yes
terday there's still a
generous lot of Neckties
left to continue the sale
through today and tomor-
row, and although the SELL
ing is good and sustained,
there isn't so much gone
but that your choice is here
yet. Knots and fourth
hands.
The window shows the
sort of Table Covers we
are selling for S2.25. Fine
Chenille, a yard and a half
square, both sides alike,
fringed all round, and a
large variety of clean col
ors. This quality has nev-
err been sold before for less
than $3.50.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-19

ifyou had taken two Of Carriers Little
Liver Pills before retiring you would not have had
that coated tongue or bad taste in the mouth this
morning. Keep a vial with you for occasional
use. febl6d&w1w
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-19
REPUBLICAN cAucusEs.
The Tickets That Will BE Presented
This Evening.

We publish below the tickets for Mayor.
Aldermen and Councilmen, that will be pre-
sented to the different wards. Probably
more candidates may make their appearance
in time to have their names printed on the
ballots. After the names of the candidates
IN different groups are left blank spaces
wnere the voter who does not want to vote
Tor any of the persons whose names are
printed may write on the name of any per-
son he sees fit and then by placing a cross In
the square opposite may vote for him. To
vote for any person on the ballot it is neces-
sary 10 place cross in the square opposite
the persons name. Take for instant the
ballot for ward one. Suppose voter in that
ward wants to vote for George w. True for
Mayor, V. Richard Foss for Alderman and
Tor John Cousins, John G. Munroe and
Charles F. Dam for Councilmen, he must
make cross In the square opposite the
names OF each of these persons. His ballot
will then appear thus:
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-19
MARRIAGES.

Beecham's Pills cure bilious and nervous ills
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-19
x. John Little & Co,

The GceGthe1 today
Is likely to be
fair and colder.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-19

'o LET-Rent OF rooms, 10 Green street;
f. dASTY, IL Green street, 1911
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-19

The process is very simple, and with a
brief explanation by the chairman of the
caucus before the voting begins there need
be no difficulty In marking the ballot proper
ly.
The tickets in the various wards follow,
with the exception Of warden, clerk and city
committee, which of course will be on the
ballots used at the caucus:
WARD 1.
For Mayor.
Vote for ana
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-12-11
MINNEAPOLIS WINS,
The Next Republican National Con-
ventfon Will be Held There

At meeting OF the National Republican
Committee in Washington, Minneapolis,
Mimi, was chosen as the place for holding
the next Republican National Convention,
and June I. 1892, as the date The seventh
and last ballot OF the National Committee
was: Minneapolis %: Cincinnati, Is; and
New York, s.
There were present forty-eight out of
forty nine members OF the National Repub-
lican Committee when the meeting was
called to order at 1915 o'clock. Mr.. Clark
son had been elected Chairman TO succeed
Mr.. QUAY, and P A. Hobart had been
chosen Vice-Chairman. The absentee on
the Committee was w. L. Mcpherson OF
New Mexico. who had no proxy present.
The banquet hall of the Arlington was
decorated with flags
Congressman Mckenna opened for San
Francisco, w. J. Campbell followed with a
plain statement for Chicago, ex-senator
Palmer spoke for Detroit as "forlorn hope, :"
and the Committee adjourned for luncheon.
After recess Committeeman Robert 6.
Evans handed in the guarantee entered into
by the cities of Minneapolis and st. Paul and
then yielded to Senator Washburn, who, IN
plain, businesslike phrases, set forth the
terms of the phenomenal cities with their
300 900 inhabitants.
Governor Merriam, of Minnesota cordially
supported the claims Of Minneapolis He
asked for the Convention, for its effect upon
the Northwest.
Senator Casey. of North Dakota, added
his plea On behalf or Minneapolis.
Chauncey |. Flley made a ringing and
amusing speech on behalf of St. Louis. SEN
ator Henderson, of Nebraska, next spoke for
Omaha.
After New York had been heard from the
Committee took a recess for one hour, at
Gas P. y. Then the balloting began.
the first formal ballot was: New York,
10: Omaha, 3; Minneapolis, IA; Cincinnati,
3; San Francisco, +; Detroit, l; Pittsburg,
/; Chattanooga. 4; total. ~.
Minneapolis 13; Cincinnati, II; st. Louis,
:; total, a..
Minneapolis, ID; Cincinnati ID; San Fran
cisco, {; total AZ.
Fourth ballot-New York, Z; Omaha, 4;
Minneapolis, ID; Cincinnati, 10; San Fran
cisco, s.
Fifth Ballot-Omaha, g. Minneapolis, II:
Cincinnati, Is; New YORK, &; Sa:' Francis
CO. ).
Sixth Ballot-Omaha f; Minneapolis 20;
Cincinnati, Is: New York, 5; San Francis
CO, 3.