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The Portland daily press., 1892-08-26
GoTHAM's EXPERIENCE.
Epidemics Recalled When the Death List
Numbered Thousands.

Numbered Thousands.
NEW YORK, August 25.-The health
officials keep up their active preparations
for controlling cholera should the dread
disease be brought to our doors.
There have been five epidemics of
cholera in this city in the past go years,
resulting in nearly $4,000 deaths. In the
summer of 1882 occurred the first out
break. The disease had been epidemic
in Europe the previous summer, and it's
appearance in this city was a result. The
disease caused panic. Thousands left
the city, and those who remained were
unable to transact business. The height
of the epidemic was reached on July 81,
when 210 deaths were recorded. The
disease disappeared when cold weather
came. In the three months it lasted
3,513 deaths were reported in this city.
The second epidemic came in 1884, but
was checked with the loss of 941 lives.
In the summer of 1e49 occurred the most
fatal epidemic in the city's history. The
disease appeared on May II and reached
its height on July 81, when ia deaths
were reported. The total number of
deaths was 5,071.
In 1854 the fourth epidemic caused
$500 deaths before it had run it's
course. In 1856 the fifth epidemic de-
stroyed ,195 lives. The disease was
brought here in 1865 by the ship Atalan-
ia. There were Is cases on board. and
it has always been supposed that the
germs which caused the epidemic of the
following year were then imported.
There were few cases of cholera in
this city in 1887, but the disease was
promptly checked.
The epidemic which ragged here in
1866 got its start in India as early as 1858.
1t took two years to travel down the
The Portland daily press., 1892-08-26
soMERBY is TRAVELLING.
His Family Remove the Door Bell and
Decline to See Callers.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 25.-The affairs
of the Order of the Iron Hall in this city
were brought to crisis to-day by the
filing of bill in equity by John w. Keen
and Lewis S. Gunzenhauser against the
officers of the Supreme Sitting of the
Iron Hall. The court is asked to appoint
a receiver for the entire state of Pennsyl-
vania and issue an Injunction restraining
the defendants from interfering with the
business of the corporation in the State,
preventing them from demanding or re-
ceving further moneys from the members
of the local branches and enjoining the
defendants from permitting the money
already paid from being lapsed and for
feited. The court is asked to direct that
the business of the order in this state be
wound up and the funds restored to the
persons from whom they were received.
It is expected hearing for preliminary
injunction will be held tomorrow before
Judge Breezy.
There is considerable speculation here
as to the whereabouts of Supreme JUS
tice Somerby. No one was able to find
him in Philadelphia last night and the
TGpOIU 10 CuIIcut Uudt 1O was III OC1Aolb.
The front of Mr.. Somerby's residence
looks as if the house was unoccupied.
The bell has been removed to relieve the
family from the constant ding donging
of the persistent inquirers. His family
arc there and trip to the back door re-
suited in the discovery of Mr.. Somerby's
son. When asked if the Supreme JUS
tice was at home, he replied: "My
father is not at home, and has not been.
him stating that he would be at home to-
night. He left Indianapolis and stopped
off on the route for the purpose of at
tending to some business"
The Portland daily press., 1892-08-26
THE MoReuEs FILLED.
Hamburg People Leaving Their
Seourge Stricken City.
NEW YORK'S EXPERIENCE WITH
ASIATIC CHOLERA.

Epidemics of Past Years Recalled When
the Deaths Numbered Thousands-A
Case of Cholera Reported in Connecti-
cut-A Denial Follows the Report
Drop From Carriage and Die Almost
Instantly.
HAMBURG, August 25.-Up to this ev-
ening there have been 210 undisputed
cases of Asiatic cholera in this city. Sew
enty of them have been fatal. There
have been also about two hundred cases
which are said to have been cholerine,
but are believed to have been of the gen.
uine Asiatic type. About sixty-five OF
these have been fatal. The hospitals and
morgues in the city are filled and the
ambulances are in constant use. The
city is in panic. Many wealthy citizens
are leaving and more are to follow.
Citizens on the Jungfernaties street
this morning were startled by seeing
coachman suddenly drop from his box
and fall to the street. The man turned
black in the face almost instantly and
died within half minute. On account
of the extreme heat and drought the
Elbe is exceptionally low and the water
has been polluted by sewage to an un-
usual extent. Friends of hospital pa
tients are instructed not to visit them
during illness, nor to make any effort to
assist in preparing bodies for burial.
The Senate has passed another procla-
nation, threatening severe legal penal
ties to all neglectful in carrying out the
precautionary measures ordered with
reference to public and personal clean1i-
ness.
The city authorities are considering
the advisability of closing the port en-
tirely. For the present it has been de-
cided to subject all incoming vessels to
the strictest quarantine.
In Altoona there have been eighty cases
of cholera and seventeen deaths. Wands-
beck, a suburb of Hamburg, is also in
tested.
The Portland daily press., 1892-08-26
Punched sweeney's Head.

BUFFALO, N. Y, August PA crowd
of switchmen surrounded Master Work
man Sweeney at the corner of Swan and
Main streets this forenoon and demanded
that he declare strike from New York
to Chicago. Words ensued and Switch
man Quinn of the Nickel Plate yards
struck severe blow, knocking Sweeney
down and causing blood to flow from his
nose. Quinn got his leaders, head
against telegraph pole and punched and
pounded him until pulled away.
A Boy Shot by Soldiers.
BUFFALO, August 25.-Another serious
case of shooting by the military occurred
about II o'clock today at the end of Ohio
street.
A boy named Michael Broderick, aged
II, was throwing stones at some of the
soldiers of the 22d regiment. He was Or
dered by the man on guard to stop, but
continued. Then some of the soldiers
started to capture him and he ran away.
He was orded to halt but failed to do so,
and one of the soldiers raised his musket
and fred. The ball took effect in the
boys stomach, causing fatal wound.
The soldiers claimed the shooting was
iustifiable and it would not have occurred
if the boy had halted when ordered to do
The Portland daily press., 1892-08-26
Good Speakers Coming This Way.

New YORK, August 25.-It has been
decided by the national committee to
send Messrs! Grosvenor of Ohio, Fassett
of New York, Kennedy and ellison of
Ohio, Hastings of Pennsylvania, Fair
child of Wisconsin and Gear of Ohio to
speak in Maine. Major Mckinley will
speak in Maine September Sd, 9TH and
5th.
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Pythian supreme omcers.

KANSAS CRY, Mo-, August 25.-The
Supreme Lodge, K. of p, today elected
these officers:
Supreme Chancellor-W. W. Blackwell, Ken.
lucky. L
Ohio.
. Supreme Prelate-E. T. Blackmer, California
Supreme Master of Exchequer--J. F. Wiley.
Delaware.
Supreme Keeper of Records and Seals-R G.
L. White, Tennessee
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Mr.. REED IN BANGOR.
Rain Could Not Keep Away the Crowds
who Wanted to Hear Him.

fSHIu COuIu TNOG KA66p Away GHo OIOWuS
Who Wanted to Hear Him.
BANGOR, August 25.-The Republicans
opened the campaign here tonight with
flag raising, followed by a rally at Nor
ombega hall. A procession with torches
headed by the Bangor, band, escorted
Thomas B. Reed to the hall, which was
packed in spite of the heavy rain. Pre-
vious to Congressman Reeds speech, tho
Republican campaign club organization
was completed. President, Isaiah K.
Stetson then introduced Mr.. Reed, who
was given tremendous applause. Mr..
Reed spoke at length on the tariff and
other issues of the campaign and was
frequently interrupted by applause.
The Portland daily press., 1892-08-26
Fifteen Millions Surplus.

WASHINGTON, August 25.-Treasury
officials state that the Department has a
balance of fifty millions, and the reve-
nues. notwithstanding the loss of the six
ty millions on sugar, are increasing at
the rate of one million month from Gus
toms alone. 1t is estimated that the Gus
toms revenues this year will produce a
surplus of fifteen millions over expendi-
tl1raS -
The Portland daily press., 1892-08-26
LEAPED FOR LIFE.
Guests in Blazing Hotel Suffer Severe
Injuries.

AsHEv1LLE, N. c., August 25.-At
As last night fire started in the laun-
dry room of Hotel Belmont, Asheville. 1t
made its way to the elevator shaft and
spread to the upper stories. With the
exception of half dozen the 175 guests
got out safely. The remaining few had
narrow escapes from death. Several
Jumped from the third floor to the top
of the veranda and thence to the ground,
sustaining severe injuries.
The Portland daily press., 1892-08-26

out that Asiatic cholera had broken out
in this vicinity. The cause of the death
of Miss Frances Morgan at Griswold was
reported by the attending physician as
sporadic cholera, in other words sum-
mer complaint.
The Portland daily press., 1892-08-26
Against the Great Combine.

TRENTON, Nj, August 25.-Chancel-
lor McGill this afternoon filed an opinion
in the great Reading combine suit. He
grants the preliminary Injunction asked
for by the attorney general.
The Portland daily press., 1892-08-26
Seven Killed and Three Fatally Injured.

LONDON, August 24.-At Swansea to-
day ten men employed in a coal pit were
descending in a cage when part OF the
pit roof fell in. The men were caught
under the falling earth and rock and
seven of them were crushed to death.
The other three were fatally injured.
The Portland daily press., 1892-08-26
Maine Man Killed,

CONCORD, N. H., August 25.-Thos.
1sansag OF sne Spe at %hH Fs at wqas
day was instantly killed by falling, his
skull being fractured by striking crib.
The Portland daily press., 1892-08-26

BosToN, August 25.-Local forecast
For Maine for Friday: Rain; slightly
warmer; north and northeast winds.
For Saturday: Fair and warmer.
The Portland daily press., 1892-08-26
Coal Going Up.

New YORK, Aug. 25.-The eastern
coal agents have advanced the prices of
egg coal 20 cents; broken 10 cents, and
stove and chestnut 25 cents. The pro-.
duction for September will be the same
as for August
The Portland daily press., 1892-08-26
THE WEATHER.

Rain Today; Fair and Warmer Tomor-
row.
The Portland daily press., 1892-08-26

Local Weather Report.
PORTLAND, NE, August 25, 1892.
The Portland daily press., 1892-08-26
10 Maine Lodges.

BIDDEFoRD, August 25.-Prof. W. G..
Shannon's attachment of the funds of the
local branch of the Iron Hall was a
bombshell, the members having hoped to
get it themselves. Prof. Shannon's en-
dowment is due from the order and his
suit is to recover it. He claims that the
$1,000 in the hands of the Biddeford
branch is not set aside for the especial
benefit of that branch, but that it in re-
ality belongs to the great head of the
order, against whom he has valid
claim and is therefore justified in attach
ing its funds wherever he finds sufic-
lent amount to cover the sum due him.
The latest scheme on foot is to petition
the courts for receiver for the Iron
Hall funds in the whole state and let him
make pro rata distribution of it. 1t is
estimated that about $12, 900 is locked up
in Maine banks to the credit of the vari-
Gus Iron Hall branches.
The Portland daily press., 1892-08-26
Somerby's Nerve.

CHICAGO. August 25.-Supreme Chief
Justice Somerby of the Iron Hall left
this morning for Baltimore where he in
tends to begin the reorganization of the
Order
The Portland daily press., 1892-08-26

Medical Examiner DoIan on the Stand all
Day-His Evidence AS to the Terrible
Nature of the Crime-An Admission on
Cross Examination Which May Aid the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-18

act establishing a State commission lot
the DESIGNATION Of oyster beds, passed by
the General Assembly of Connecticut at
IT'S January session, a. ID. 1SSl)
Under our present law in Virginia II Is
left to the three county commissioners
appointed by the judge in each county;
70 decide for themselves what Is naturai
oyster bed. rock or shOal.
The nosition Of these men has been EN-,
borrassing in the extreme when calleu
unon TO decide for themselves.
So important a public question without
legal guide! The writer can TESTIFY
that they have, In the main, performer
This important public duty IN a fearless
and he believes, an impartial way
Now that the state has taken TINS nrs S
stem necessary for the preservation resto-
rotion and extension of her oyster lhdus-
INV she must take others.
There is no question before the peopIe
~ his state more important than the
ovster question; none which more pro
fonndIv affects the material prosperity
Of a larger number of her people -, 49,
~ fnture article the writer VIII nave
oonasion TO discuss other questions I'll
Uected with the development Of the Sta ,1
oyster industry. - -
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ATTRACTIVE SALOON.

The undersigned having purchased OF M
Felix Keegan that very hand'omely-htted-
up bar-room on Seventh street near Broad
known as The Mint" will take charge OF
it on TOMORROW (Morday). He has
had an extensive experience, and will keep
none but Liquors, Wines and Beer that can
not fail to please TIE MOST HIGHLY
CULTIVATED TASTES. THIS Is POSI-
TIVE. He solicits the patronage OF his
friends and the public generally.
MIR. GINS Fanlhaber. that popular young
gentleman for several years with Mr..
Keegan, will assist him in the conduct OF
the saloon.
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HANDKERCHIEFS.

rod,es, Embroidered SILK Handkerchlcfs,
only lie
Ladies' Embroidered silk and Chiffon
Handkerchiefs, 25c.
Ladies' White silk Initial Handkerchiefs'
2jc.
Ladies' Fine Embroidered and Hemstitched
Handkerchiefs 10c. and PIC.
Gents White silk Initial Handkerchiefs,
50c, 75c. and SlOO.
White and Colored silk Muiiiers, DOC, 'oc''
$1O0 and $l.2j.
Cents, plain White Linen Hemstltched
handkerchief, undressed 12l1c. and
1G 2-3c. no.
Gents Initial Linen Handkerchiefs, zoe,
25c. and Sc.
Gents Hose Supporters, 10c. and 25c.
GLOVES.
Cents Kid Gloves in brown and tan at
500.
Gents Fur-Top Kid Gloves 5Oc., Toe,
ST 90 and Sl.25
Tovs' Fur-ToD Kid Gloves, zoe.
Bows Fur-Top Kid Gloves, Toe. and SlOO.
BOYS Ringwood Wool Gloves, 25c.
Gents Cashmere Gloves, zoe.
Cents Heavy Buck Gloves, suitable for
fremen and mOt0rmen.
Gents Suspenders, l2lac., lie, zoe, 25c,
5Oc. 7Jc and Sl.O0 n pair.
The handSomtSt llhe ol N'htS AiN' ~ -'
ever shown before.
Windsor Ties. DC.
Ladies' Jersey Gauntlets, red, garnet,
brown. blue, tan and black, at soc.
Biaritz Gloves in red at Substitution
length.
Red Foster Lace Kid Gloves, SlOo.
Kid Gauntlets, black and colors. Mt SID
! Evening Gloves, all shades and All prices
job lot Black Kid Gloves, reduced from
$1OO and Sl2j to 25c.
DRESS GOODS.
Dress Flannel. ~ yards wide, In navy
blue. tan aud brown, only soc. yard
= Yards makes a dress and SllO buys al
tbe lining. buttons, twist, braid, bones,
Handsome ATWOOD Henriettas at soc.
yard.
All colors in Cashmeres. 30 inches wide'
25c a yard.
Fine Wool Cheyiots, 80 inches wide, 3Sc
yard. -, -,
Rlack Henriettas and Serges, all-wooi ana
extra fine, only SOC. a yard
SILKS.
Cbongcable silks. in all colors, slOO yard;
Evening silks In great variety III al
shades N Nau.
China silks. 81 inches wide, in all shades'
zoe. yard. NIL. CHI.
An the ch icest makes In Black SILKS
Zoe. to 81 - yard 80 1t
Handsome Down Quilts at $500 worth
$500. .,oo e,
Bed Comforts AT oZ12c.' 'o0'' Fi'''' F
sl7J to $3.50. ,.
pianrcts ot g0c.. 500 SIS, $3.50, so,
60 "A 300 $500. $500, $50, $500 and
$1,000. oo
Garnet Sweepers, 500.
Lace Curtain Stretcners. 1925 set.
SPECIAL PRICES on WHITE BED
SPREADS.
Ono ,ot worth si25 only 9oc
Toble Linens by the yard and In sets az q
,,rs,t bargain. some exceedingly handsome
6rawn work and hemsutched among
them. %, .
Table Oh Clcth, the very best 5-A zoe.
yard. e
creat reductions have been made IN tni'
denartment-S5 Cloaks $3.50, ShVu
40 $500 ones S5O0. $1,000 Cloaks S!-JV
So 90 Cloaks $3.50, $500 ones Slo'VV
S20oO ones $3.50, and $500 Cloak'
$500.
Bargains In Chlldrens Cloaks.
Fur Capes. $3.50 apiece.
Carpets' Rugs, Floor oil Cloth and Mating
90 pieces Mating 20 be sold this weea
AT halfprice: come and see them II yo'
! need MattingS.
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NIoesta's,
III east Main, Phone 2Sl'
Christmas Desserts.
c,.oou,s pure Vanilla, Strawberry

Too Creams-Pure Vanilla, strawberry
and Chocolate. ,,, Dan,
Tutu-Frutti, Marion Pudding, rum
Sauce. Nesselrode Pudding, Bisqui' bui"-
ed Almond.
Ices-Lemon and Orange ices. r.oA
Ton,ilv NInce Pies, Apple Pies, Peach
Anr,cot Lemon. Cocoanut and Lemon
Mirangue Pies.
Wine Jelly and Blanc Mango.
Fresh Pound-Cake, Almond Cake, Citron
cake Raisin Cake Macroon Kisses ana
= large variety of small cakes.
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Constable Brothers

Invite YOU to see their line OF goous
suitable to make presents to men, useful
and substantial. - o,,o
Leather and Japanese collar and cum
hoxee Leather travelling sets, umbrellas
for men and ladies from $50 up; Sllk
bandkerchiefs. 25c. TO $l5O. Handsome
initial handkerchiefs, soc. Linen handKer-
chiefs from 25c. to sl5O. canes the new
,,ocl,wear Smoking jackets, bath robes
and dressing gowns. Gloves Of all kinds
i i,i6 dog skin, also fur gloves and col
NV, NV, 419 east Broad street.
ldi9' Phone 70.
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THE COMING FESTIVAL.
THE SIGNS OF CHRISTMAS, WHICH
rs FAST APPROACHING.
The Churches Are Making Ready for Ser
vices-Shops in Gay and Glittering
Dress-Time for Gifts Is Near.
Chrietnnnr L. coming

Christmas Is coming
People feel It in the air. and already the
children are wondering what Santa Claus
will bring them. and papa and mamma
are holding little caucuses after the rest
Of the house has dropped to sleep to see
what the little ones shall have
There is the usual tinge Of sadness IN
the season for those whose hearts are
sore. and in whose memories linger
thoughts Of the Christmases gone ty'
when somebody who has fallen asleep
,yas with. them. But they force back the
toars that rise and put on a happy face
fo. the sake OF the little ones, to whom at
This feast OF feasts let us show no Deaths
Head.
The churches are busy.
Rectors with their sermons ana the OF
ganists with their choirs are arranging
for the service on Christmas day, the
day Of JOY and gladness.
In the Roman Catholic and Episcopal
churches preparations are making TOT
decorating the sanctury with greens anu
flowers. the custom from time immemo-
rial.
And the shops.
What shall l say OF lheih O'i'O' -
that they are full and running over wiz wiz
ali sorts of beautiful and seasonable
things suitable for presents useful ana
ornamental.
And the crowds on the streets. -,
Here they come and here they CO. ola
and young rich with plenty to spend Ioor
with little to spend in a democracy that
the blessed season brings, rushing ana
pushing for bargains. and then the carry
ing or sending home the parcels quletly
so that the recipients may not see thein
before the Christmas morning.
one thing more;
The custom Of exploding fire-crackers'
blowing tin horns, yelling and hooting III
the streets and the drunken saturnaila
that has disgraced the Observance OF lht
day in the past in Richmond should al
be stopped i'm the future
Let US begin nOw-this Christmas gay
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-18
Mnesta,s Cakes

can't be equalled. We have the largest
variety. We only mention few Freicn
cakes. 4oc. a pound; Pound Cakes SUPP
rior quality. 35c. pound; Cltroh TaNr9
,,,,ro,ior quality. 40c. a pound; Almond
%lp'os eunerior quality SOC. n pound, and
lbs too numerous to mentioa.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-18

owens & Minor Drug Company opp0-
sita the Postoffce, offer their entire STOCK
Of Christmas Goods at greatly reduced
nrices TO close them out. They have par
gains in ladies' gentlemen's ana com,
6ined Dressing and Travelling sets ana
Cases Remember TO ask for bottie Oh
Sultana Cologne.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-18

through coach is now being run daily
between Richmond and Lyncho1rs, VIA
petersburg and the Norfolk ana pvr % 'street
railroad. leaving Richmont, rn ~ leave
station, at 1920 noon; returhiiis' i'a''
Lynchburg at $40 A. nj. w
For full information apply TO X; W.
courtney. passenger agent. sss EAST Main
street.
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A rsefnl Christmas Gift.

We have manufactured expressly TOT
.no boiidavs an extra large bottle OF the
9 e"e Quality Of sauer's Flavorlng Ex-
by ali frst-class grocers. Smaller Sizes
loo and 25c. Trial size, &c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-18

that for every dollar spent at Moesta 3
81 cast Main street, you get a ticket
emitting you to a chance at the Gaert-
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GOtO MOeSta'-s

Where YOU can buy Purer Candies yes
The hest French and Plain Mixtures Ia
the city. and the chiocast lotions Tor
Cnrfn ElanS.
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a Xmas party? If so, give Moesta' me
caterer No. III east Main street your
order. In doing so you will save money
time and annoyance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-18
Fire Works
Leftwich Brothers

Retailed at wholesale prices al Aloes'"
No. III east Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-18

Grand display Of Xmas Plants. Ferns
rains "''N j. II. HARVEY.
. and west Broad street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-18

pictures for Xmas gifts at rouue 'zi
prices at Leftwich Brothers reiiio' 81
sale.
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Removal Sale.

All pictures reduced for the next two
weeks.
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Christmas Music.

The choirs Of the many Richmond
churches were busily engaged last even
ina, rehearsing Christmas music, to be
rendered next Sunday. The music VIII
be OF that character appropriate LOT
choral choirs, there being but one quar-
tette at the Episcopal churches in me
city. The single exception is composed
of Miss Nellie Rogers. Mrs. J. X. Durrett'
MIR. Cav Barker ana Mr.. Oscar Lohmann'
who sing at All Saints church.
As a whole, however. the music WIZ De
well rendered, and the several excellent
organists will use every effort to make
the selections pleasing.
AnIa
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RennvnI Sale.

Leftwich Brothers offer their stock OF
Pictures at reduced prices. Just the
thing for Xmas gifts.