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The Portland daily press., 1892-11-11

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. Governor
Nichols relates with much relish his
peculiar experience in hotel. During
the late unpleasantness the governor,
then general, had the misfortune to lose
his right leg, having parted company
with his right arm in an accident several
years before the war.
During the last campaign he was
stumping Mississippi and stopped over
night at hotel in Natchez. "Send a
man to my room," said the governor,
and in few moments typical southern
negro made his appearance. The dis
robing process had been continued for
some time when the governor command
ed, 'sTake off my arm"
sSah!' said the astonished negro, his
wool fairly rising. ''Take off my arm, .
repeated the governor, and Sambo edged
suspiciously toward the couch, assisting
in removing the artificial member.
Laying it upon the table he gave the
limb long and careful examination.
but was suddenly interrupted by the
command, ''Take off my Leg" For a
moment he gazed at the reclining sol
1ier and thenstarted for the door.
1t required innumerable threats, ex-
plantations and promises to get the
darby near the bed, but finally large
portion of the governor lay upon the
table, and there was a mischievous twin
kle in his eyes.
sCome here, Sambo," he shouted, lean
ing forward. "Come here and unscrew
my head
The darby waited no longer, but with
one wild rush he dashed from the room,
and bursting into the Office shouted,
'.Oh, Massa Charles! there's man in
43 who is coming to pieces" A crowd
followed to 43, and the governor ''set
'em up G.. G. Il.
The Portland daily press., 1892-11-11
Unitarian women's Alliance.

The Unitarian Women's Alliance of
this city will meet this afternoon at four
o'clock for business. In this connection
we may say, that the Waterville branch of
the Unitarian Women's Alliance cordial
ly invites the Portland branch to quar-
terly meeting in the Ware parlors, No
vember Is at ten o'clock a. m. Half
fares on the NJ. G. R. R. A large repre-
sentation i S earnestly desired.
The Portland daily press., 1892-11-11
PERSONAL.

Rev. John Collins, pastor of the Peakss
Island Methodist church, has built a
house at Great Falls, N. H., to which he
will remove at the close of his term on
the island in the spring. He and his
family will make it their permanent resi-
dence.
The Boston Unitarian Club held its
second fall meeting at the Vendome in
that city, Wednesday evening. The spe-
cial guest of the evening was Rev. Hora-
ito Stebbins, d. D., of San Francisco,
one of the leading churchmen of the Pa
cific coast.
The Portland daily press., 1892-11-11

Heavy Fall of Damp Snow from q Violent
Storm-Electric Cars Have Hard
Time-Dangerous Snow Slides from
Business Blocks.
The storm that had been threatening
for the past "a hours broke yesterday
morning with heavy damp snow storm
that covered trees and electric wires
and make the sidewalks and streets in
tensely nasty and disagreeable. About
10 o'clock after some three inches of
snow had fallen, the snow turned to
rain.
There were many snow slides. Those
from the roofs of the Deering and Clapp
blocks on Congress street, and from 9th
er hip-roofed blocks in other parts of
the city, whose roofs slant towards the
sidewalk, were heavy and dangerous.
The awnings, with their supports, in
front of Guppy's and Williamson's drug
stores were broken down, and in front
of Deering block several persons were
struck by snowslides and badly bruised.
This was also the case in the front Of
the Park street block and from the roof
of Park street church. 1t seems as if
the city should compel heavy guard
rails to be placed on all such roofs. Thus
far the city has escaped heavy damages,
are not taken when such damages will
have to be paid.
A horse car ran from the track at the
corner Of High and Congress streets and
the horse ran into the electric light rail
ing and was badly bruised.
There was heavy wind blowing off
the life-saving station, but no vessels
were reported in trouble.
The electric road found the storm very
trying, and during the forenoon the
Westbrook line was well-nigh tied up,
| while on the Deering main line the cars
were very irregular. Ordinarily snow
does not impede the electric cars to any
extent, as the powerful electric snow
| plows can keep ahead of the worst
| storm. But yesterday, the ground not
being frozen, the snow, which was very
damp, clogged in around of and ahead of
the wheels, completely stalling the cars.
The electric snow plows could not do
the work and horse plows had to be
substituted.
In the city the horse cars were run
with four horses, and the snow plows
were run frequently during the day with
from six to eight horses
Towards night the streets were full of
slush and snow water, making it very
bad for pedestrians.
Several sleighs and pungs were out
during the day.
| Most of the trains arrived in the city
little behind time. The first train
from Rochester and theBoston train were
kabout 20 minutes late. The local trains
experienced very little delay. Business
was somewhat impeded on Commercial
street. There was large amount OF
/ freight on the track for the merchants
and two engines succeeded in getting the
cars to their destination after several
hours delay
The Portland daily press., 1892-11-11
THE POLICE SIGNAL SYSTEM.
A Letter from President Slower to Mayor
Ingraham:

The Gamewell Police Signal Telegraph
Company has replied to Mayor lngra-
ham in regard to the bond required by
the city to hold it harmless in case OF the
failure of the company to establish their
claim to certain features of the system as
against the Municipal Company before
Judge Colt This is President Stover's
letter to the Mayor, which he received
Yesterday.
The Portland daily press., 1892-11-11
Very respectfully yours,
JOSEPH w. SLOWER,
Not Cunning for Votes This Trip.

Governor Russell of Massachusetts,, in
company with Messrs. S. J. Dalton, /. P.
Whitney, J. I. Wheelwright, W. D.
Swan and J. E. Fair, spent last night
at the Falmouth hotel in this
city. The party will leave over the
Grand Trunk this morning for one OF
Mr.. Russell's favorite hunting grounds
in the forests Of Maine.
The Portland daily press., 1892-11-11
Success or Failure.

The Boothbay Register says of the
Rev. Norman La Marsh: ''His illustra-
lions were the most apt and taking we
ever heard" Mr.. La Marsh gives his
lecture on ''Success or Failure" in Con-
gress Street Methodist church this even
ing. Make your plans to hear him.
The Portland daily press., 1892-11-11
Central Wharf Towboat Company. q

At the annual meeting of Central
Wharf Towboat Company held yester-
day these officers were elected:
Directors-E. B. Winslow, Horace NJ. Sar-
gent, w. II. Scott, j. P. Tenney and E. FL. Sar-
gent.
President-E. B. Winslow.
Clerk and Treasurer p. Tenney.
A six per cent annual dividend was
declared
The Portland daily press., 1892-11-11
Kavanagh Hall Fair

Our readers must not forget the fair
which will be given at Kavanagh Hall,
beginning next Monday evening and con-
tinuing through the week. The hall will
be prettily decorated, the tables covered
with useful and fancy articles, and deli
cious refreshments served.
The Portland daily press., 1892-11-11
nov11

Mrs. Winslow's 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. regulates
the bowels and is the best remedy for Diar
rhea, whether arising from teething or other
causes. For sale by Druggists liz every part OF
the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. WinSloW's
Soothing Syrup. Csc. a bottle.
febSMW&F&wly
The Portland daily press., 1892-11-11
The Kelley Cure.

In another column will be found an announce
ment of an offer to furnish board and the kee-
ley cure at low rate either in Portland or
Pennington. Those who have been Intending
to take the Kelley cnre should take notice OF
this very generous offer.
The Portland daily press., 1892-11-11

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.
dec11 eod&wly
The Portland daily press., 1892-11-11

Victor Rainal, legal adviser to~the Aus
trian royal family, has confessed him
sci a smuggler of trust funds to large
amount.
Advices from Hayti tell of an at
tempted uprising at Cape Haytien. Hip
polyte was on the alert and nipped a
revolution in the bud. There were many
arrests and it is rumored there were
some executions.
The Portland daily press., 1892-11-11
THE PRESS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

ADJUSTMENTS.
Stockbridge course.
Popular course.
FIFTH PAGE.
Harrington g. Bickford.
owen. Moore & Co.
To the harbor commissioners.
EIGHTH PAGE.
Rines Brothers.
Eastman Bros. s. Bancroft.
Standard Clothing Co.; 2.
New Wants, To Let, For Sale, Lost, Found,
and similar advertisements will be found under
the appropriate headings on page6
The Portland daily press., 1892-11-11

All persons afflicted with dyspepsia find i'm
mediate relief by iusing Angostura Bitters, OF
Dr. j. G. B. Siegert g. Sons. Ask your druggist
nov11 MW&F&WIW
The Portland daily press., 1892-11-11
GAMEwELL FIRE ALARM
TELEGRAPH COMPANY,
Nr.,.a,,, Nor orb 1000

TELEGRAPH COMPANY,
November 9th, 1892. J
Hon. D. H bagrahana. Mayor, Poa rtats ne;
Dear Sir:--l received a note tnlS morning
from our Mr.. DecroW of boston. lntlmating
that you were disappointed at not receiving
5Sha IRON us am muen @ had Wf @
the company's boud for $4,000, ready TO SEND TO
you; but in discussing the matter Withlour Mr.
70 fro af y9g
! part OF our work Is done without our being re-
| qured to furnish bonds, as we never ask pay
until our work Is done IN afcoruan New WIZ han me
are asked for, the cOmpany'S Dond is usually
! accepted, the exceptions generally beng when
| the law requires sllreteS. Considering the rep
utation and financial Standing of the Gamewell
| Company should suppose the company,s Dond
| lin view of the fact that you have the entire
! plant there as security-Would pc sufficient;
| butif YOU desire sureties we will furnish them.
| We can give you men OF undouDtea standing.
| either in Massachusetts or New York, but it
would be difficult OF course, for us to furnish
| Portland parties.
If the sureties suggest would not be entire
| ly satisfactory, know of no other way than to
| furnish some trust company. We can give you
| a good New York, Boston, or even Portland
| company il you have one. but preferably New
York, for it would be easier for such company
! to satisfy itself OF our responsibility. AS soon
| as hear from you we shall try to meet your re-
! quirements. Meanwhile, may assure you that
| in no possible contingency Will your city be
| put to any loss, for we are both Wiling ana
able to defend ali our customers in the use OF
apparatus furnished by us. have retained
able counsel whom. expect Will To-Day OF 70
morrow, try to obtain from Judge WeDD With
| drawal of the rest aiming order which was
| granted by him. Should we fail in this efoft,We
| still hope for relief when the case comes before
! Judge Colt, as we expect within two weeks.
| So far as the time stamp is concerned, it is
| utterly impossible that the courts will decide
| against its use by us, and only by the most ex-
| IRENE Interpretation of the Municipal Compa-
| ny's rights in the Moves patent can we be pre-
vented from using an arrangement for ringing
| the so called emergency bell" If, however,
| Judge Colt should decide against us on that
| patent, we shall appeal to the appellate court
and should we fail there, we have other devices
| with which we shall complete your plant, and
accomplish all desired results Will you kindly
| let me hear from you as promptly as possible
| in regard to the bond and will have it proper
| ly drawn and executed at the earliest possible
| moment.
Very respectfully yours,
| JOSEPH w. SLOWER,
President
To this letter. Mayor Ingraham replied
that he had stated to the accompany S
counsel, Mr.. Harry r. Virgin, that the
bond of the Security Company would be
acceptable to him, and he had no doubt
| to the committee ALSO
| The motion to lift the injunction will
be heard before Judge Webb this morn
| ing, in the United States Circuit Court.
The Portland daily press., 1892-11-11

The Payson Tucker cigar is pleasing
all smokers.
The Portland daily press., 1892-11-11
TIE STORM.

Heavy Fall of Damp Snow from q Violent
Storm-Electric Cars Have Hard
Time-Dangerous Snow Slides from
Business Blocks.
The Portland daily press., 1892-11-11
For additional Local News see
Fifth Page.
BRIEF JoTTINes.

The monthly business meeting of the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
will be held today at SO Oak street at $50
The Portland daily press., 1892-11-11
MEMS HOSIERY.

1 OF Men Hose bargain at 3sc pair.
1 light shades, 3Sc pair
Hose 3Sc pair pairs for
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-12-17
is HE SANE OR INSANE?
A Jury Decides That George
Peters Is Not in His Right
Mind.
On the Other Hand, Commits
sion Decides He Is Per-
fec 5ly Sare.

The question as to whether or not
George Peters, the murderer OF V. G.
Seward, at saltwater, will go to an Il
yet. Yesterday the judge Of the dis
trict court certified to Probate Judge
Lehmicke that in the proceedings held
in the district court the defendant had
been adludged insane by jury. Judge
LehmicKe appointed a commission of
physicians to examine him, and
the examination was conducted
in the probate office yesterday
afternoon. The physicians, Drs. Ere
ligh sand Muller, asked Peters large
number of questions touching his his
tory and other matters, and he promptly
answered each question in rational
manner. Several questions were asked
relative to the tragedy, but Peters kept
his mouth sealed and would not answer.
Considerable outside testimony was
taken, and before the cOmm.- on I'm
ished Attorney Searles asked if they de-
sired any more testimony. Iney an.
swered in the negative. and after few
moments of deliberation decided that
he is sane. Judge Lehmicke was of the
same opinion. and when their verdict
was given out it created quite stir in
the court house. Mr.. SearleS, when
asked what would be done next, said
that be would make application for the
appointment of another commission.
This is one of the most peculiar cases
ever brought to the attention of the peo-
of this state, and if the commission
can be found which will agree upon
his insanity, it is mOoted question as
to what will be done with him. AS
nearly as your correspondent is able to
ascertain there are no laws governing
this question. 1t seems that he will be
obliged to remain in the county jail
here if he is not placed upon his trial.
DR.. Phi Muller, one OF the examining
physicians, stated to your correspondent
that Peters answered some very difficult
questions perfectly, and that his reason
ing power was apparently as good as
that of any other average man.
Rev. j. L. Banner. of Minneapolis.
has been engaged as slated supply OF
the Presbyterian church for SIX months.
Thomas HyIand was received at the
prison yesterday from Scott county on
one years sentence for grand larceny
in the second degree.
Christ Lunze as brought down from
the pinerieS yesterday, having been in
]ured by falling Tree at 1nll McDer-
motifs camp on Groundhouse. His hip
was dislocated, and he also sustained
other injuries.
o. A. Lund, of South Saltwater, was
acQ uitted of the charge of petty larceny
in the municipal court yesterday. Lund
was charged with stealing two board;
from the st. Paul Timber and Supply
company. The case was tried before
Judge Nethaway, who instructed the
Jury to find for the defendant.
The ball given by the local lodge Of
Elks in the Grand opera house was one
Of the most brilliant social events ever
held in the city. A large mum Der were
present from st. Paul and Minneapolis
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-12-17
PENSION ESTIMATES.
Secretary Noble Reduced Kaum's
Figures.

Secretary Noble Reduced Kaum's
Figures.
WAsHIN GTON, Dec. 16.-In looking to
the affairs of the national treasury the
subcommittee of the committee on ways
and means will attempt to learn some
thing new about the amount of money
paid for pensions. In this connection,
it is expected that it will be shown that
the commissioners estimates, as at first
submitted to Secretary Noble, was for
$1S5. 100000, and were revised because
the treasury would not be able to
stand such a strain. If this matter
is proved by the committee, Secretary
Noble will slate that the first estimates
were largely in excess of the amount
finally agreed upon. Just how much
in excess Secretary Noble would not
make public. Secretary Noble also de-
clined to say whether the cabinet had
considered the pension estimates. The
secretary, however. was emphatic in
denying that the issue of pension GER
titcates was tagging. He had on his
desk the report for the week ending
Dec. 4. showing that during the week
nearly 5000 certificates had been issued.
"This," he said, 'shOWs we are still
granting pensions up to the capacity of
the bureau. AS to the money to pay
them [ can simply say that have re-
ceived assurances from the treasury
department that there are funds suf-
ficent to meet all demands which the
pension bureau can make"
The pension payments for the first
half of December have been very large,
amounting to $S,952,000. The internal
revenue receipts for the same fifteen
days were $7,672,O 600.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-12-17

with rheumatism. "In the winter of
1S90-91," he says, "rheumatism came
out on my hands so that they were
perfect sight. They were so swollen as
to be almost useless. A druggist painted
them for me with iodine, and then | went
to one of the leading physicians in town.
who gave me some medicine, but it did
not reduce the swelling or give me any
relief
Il then used Paine's celery COM
pound, and before had taken one
bottle | felt that | was gaining. and aft
er continuing to use the compound for
a few weeks, my hands regained their
natural shape and the rheumatism left
me entirely. Since then Eave not had
the least trouble from that disease, and
my secovery is due wholly to Paine's
celery compound"
"A well known and conser alive ply
sician has said: ''Paine's celery com
pound is generally considered certain
specific for the cure of rheumatism,
and so much better results are obtained
from it than from all the usual remedies
that it has become regular prescription
among the most eminent practitioners.
l prescribe it regularly and believe that
every rheumatic victim should use it."
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-12-17
"Complete Manhood,
And How t0 q ftaip 1T

At last medical work that tells the
causes, describes the effects, points the
remedy. This is scientifically the most
valuable, artistically the most beautiful.
medical book that has appeared for
years; SO pages, every page bearing a
half-tone Illustration in tints. Some of
the subjects treated are Nervous De-
biiity, Impotency, Sterility, Develop
ment, Varicocele, The husband, Those
Intending Marriage. etc. Every man
who would know the grand truths, the
plain facts, the old secrets and the new
discoveries Of medical science as APP
piled to married life, who would atone
forpast follies and avoid future pitfalls.
should write for this wonderful little
book. 1t will be sent free, under seal.
while the edition lasts. If convenient
inclose ten cents 10 pay postage asone:
Address the publishers, Erie Medical
Institute. Buffalo, n. Y.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-12-17
ANNETTE GETS DAMAGES.
end of a Sensational Lawsuit in
Chicago.

Chicago.
CHICAGO. Dec. ga verdict for
$500 damages was today awarded to
Miss Annette d. Munson, in one of the
most romantic cases ever tried iD Chi
-cago. The suit was brought against
George W. Little Jr. and his brother,
father and mother. Miss Munson and
George Little. both of whom belong to
welI-known families, had been sweet
hearts. The testimony showed that
her affection cooled, however, as the
young mans grew more ardent. On the
evening of March Z 1891, George and
his brother Albert went to Annette's
house. She was sick and alone, having
sent her brother for her old nurse,
"Aunty" Robb. Her father and mother
were i'll Washington, where the former
is connected with the government print
ing office. Albert remained outside,
while George went in. He and Annette
had angry words about their love affairs,
and George started towards the girl.
She drew a revolver. and, in the scuffie,
it was discharged. The brother came in
and the two boys dragged the girl out
into the storm and mile over to their
own home on Lake street.
OeOIS0 lucll WeHG lOI AiIeGte ,
brother, and the family gave him the
choice of having her put in the asylum
OF the Hyde Park police station. The
girl was taken to the Little family
physician, DR.. Henry Lewis. The lat
ter telephoned to the detention hospital,
telling the authorities that Annette was
insane and had suicidal and homlcidal
tendencies. The girl was then taken to
that institution, where she was incar-
eerated for two days and a night. 10
add to the horror of her situation, she
was manacled. Her mother finally
came home and secured her release.
On the part of the defense it was
claimed that the girl was insanely in
love with George and had threatened to
kill him and herself. 1t was also
claimed that on the occasion of the boys
visit he refusedto try to love Annette
any more, and thereupon she attempted
to kill him. The boys subsequent ac-
tons were accounted for on the ground
of humanity. They dared not leave her
alone, and, believing her insane, took
her home. and from there to the deten-
ton hospital.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-12-17
TAMMANY's REToRT.
John r. Fellows Sets All WASH
ingtOn Talking.

ID II.
ington Talking.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-The actors
and actresses who took part in the en-
tertainment at Albaugh's opera house
for the benefit of the National Capital
Press club today had special reception
by President Harrison i'll his private
office Just prior to the opening of the
! performance. The visitors were lntr0-
| duced individually and the president
had a happy word for each. lie gave
| each of the ladies flower from large
| bououet on his desk. Private Secretary
Halford attended the performance as
the representative of the president.
The club at its benefit matinee per-
Torrance at Albaugh's opera house
scored a phenomenal success dramati-
cally, pecuniarily and socially. Both
houses of congress adjourned to DO
honor to the occasion. and quorum of
each was present. The Pennsylvania
railroad put on special trains for the
accommodation of the performers. Some
of the most distinguished professionals
i'm the country volunteered their serv-
ices. Over $4,000 were taken in by adj
vance sales of tickets before the doors
were opened. 1t was, perhaps, the most
notable entertainment ever given in
Washington.
One of the speeches at the entertain
ment is subject of discussion in po-
litical circles tonight. 1t was the speech
delivered by Representative Fellows, OF
New York. EX-Speaker Reed had been
invited to address the audience, bu
overcome by his inodesty, he declined
at the last moment to fulfill his con-
tract, and the task was undertaken by
Representative Fellows. of New York.
Mr.. Fellows address was witty enough
and bright enough to interest any audi
ence, but the significant feature was his
predatory remarks, which were in effect
as follows:
Being invited by the press club to
attend this performance, | will cheer
fully address the company, for the Ma
tional Press club does not invite
(s) peaker to dinner without expecting a
speech"
There was pause for second or
two while the audience sought for the
hidden meaning conveyed by the re-
mark. Suddenly there flashed across
the minds of the spectators the recol-
lection of the reform club dinner in
New York There was ripple OF APP
plause, the ripple grew into wave and
the wave into billow which engulfed
the whole house. 1t was some time be-
fore the performance could proceed,
and tonight the whole of Washington
is talking about Tammany'S Qor Rep
resentative Fellows is TammanY MANI
retort courteous to E. EllerY Anderson
and the reform club.