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The Portland daily press., 1892-08-31
The Maine G. A. r.

Department Commander Dyer has is
sued General Order N. 6, giving some
additional information as to the Wash
ington pilgrimage in September.
The department commander and staff
bearing the department banner, leave
Skowhegan on Saturday, September 18th
at s a. M, on regular Maine Central train
via Augusta, taking up posts and COM
manders all along the route. Arriving at
Portland at noon, the train then runs
from Union Station, special, via Portland
and Rochester to Oakdale Junction,
thence by Boston and Maine through
Massachusetts over Poughkeepsie Bridge
at night; and via Baltimore and Ohio
through Philadelphia and Baltimore, ar
irving in Washington on Sunday morn
ing. AS previously reported, Depart
ment Headquarters in Washington are at
''The Norton 523 Thirteenth street N,
W., within two blocks of the White
House and our National Headquarters
{Ebbitt House, and the same distance
from Pennsylvania avenue, which is in
plain view. The two Maine Relief Corps
will also have headquarters at ''The
Morton" All are cordially invited to
call at Headquarters during their stay at
the Capitol and join in fraternal greet
ings.
Holmes S. Melcher and Leroy H. To-
bic of Bosworth Post No. 2, Portland; FL.
o. Perry of Fitzpatrick Post No. 81, Fort
Fairfield, and E. D. Hairy of Heath Post,
5, Gardiner, are appointed aides-de-camp
on the staff of the department comman-
der, additional to those previously an
nounced.
The Portland daily press., 1892-08-31
Exchanging Compliments.

An interesting calloquay took place
Monday in the corridor of the Preble
House. Congressman Julius Caesar
Burrows of Michigan had just finished
an interview with a newspaper man and
sauntered into the Office. He is a fine
specimen of a typical Westerner, hale,
hearty, gruff, but withal of warm ma
ture and affable manner.
Leaning against the counter, was tall
man, whose iron-gray hair and luxuriant
moustache gave him distinguished ap-
pearance. Even before you heard him
speak with that peculiar accent indigen-
ious to the wild and woody West, you
would Immediately stamp him as a
Westerner. He was the Hon. George W.
Bell of the state of Washington, an able
writer, the author of treatises on the tar
if and decline of American shipping; a
scholar and "a man who never held pub
lie Office, sahn'
The two men eyed each other covertly
for while until the recognition seemed
mutual and names were exchanged.
They then INDUCED in good natured
bandinage over the paramount political
questions of the day.
II hear that you have been making
forceful arguments for free trade, Mr..
Bell" remarked Mr.. Burrows.
swell, Congressman, the truth is
mighty and will prevail, but I am sorry
to see the best informed man on the tar
iff on your side engaged in fighting for a
lost cause retorted the gentleman from
Puget Sound, .'and would like to meet
you in joint debate.''
The reply was not heard as they walked
arm in arm to the ciagar case.
The Portland daily press., 1892-08-31
A Tough Customer.

AS rule police officers are a patient
body of men, considering that portion of
the community with which they have to
deal and it is a matter of surprise that
they do not resort to the use of their
clubs more than they do. One of the
most refractory prisoners brought into
the station for long time was arrested
on Centre street this forenoon by Deputy
McCallum. He started with his man for
the patrol box at the corner of Congress
and Preble streets when the latter
showed fight. He kicked, bit and fought
like fiend. The deputy after consider
able hard work landed him at the box
and called the patrol. He was ironed
and laid out in the bottom of the wagon.
At the station it took three men to ham
die him. He tried to sink his teeth into
Officer McGrath's face and in return he
received what either Messrs. Corbett or
Sullivan will receive at New Orleans next
week, square ''right-hander'' under the
chin. That put quietus to his fighting
proclivities and he was easily thrust into
a cell,
The Portland daily press., 1892-08-31
THE AUSTRALIAN BALLOT.
The System Thoroughly Explained by Mr..
Chapman.

A large audience gathered at City Hall
last night to witness the exemplifcation
of the Australian ballot system.
A fac smile of voting precinct was
shown upon the platform and attracted a
great deal of attention. The various
booths, or compartments, were faithfully
shown together with the clerks and
wardens' tables, the ballot box and the
entrances and exits.
Mr.. Seiders called the gathering to
order and stated that the object of the
meeting was for instruction in the new
style of voting. The meeting was under
the auspices of the Republican and
Democratic city committees and the au-
dience was composed of about an equal
number of members of both parties.
Mr.. Seiders presented MILFORD G..
Chapman, ESQ.,, who evinced thorough
knowledge of the system and his ex-
PLANTATION was clear and concise and
readily understood by his auditors.
Mr.. Chapman was assisted by several
election clerks and thereby practical
illustration was given After thorough
ly explaining the manner in which the
voting was done many of the spectators
were invited to test the system and they
readily took advantage Of the invitation.
Each was instructed upon reaching the
entrance to give his name which was
checked by the clerk. The voter then
passed on to where the ballots were
placed and was handed one. He then
repaired to one of the compartments
where hung lead pencil. In front Of
him were list of rules and instructions.
After marking his ballot he folded it and
passing to the exit again gave his name
to another clerk who again checked the
name. The ballot was then placed in the
box and the deed was done.
The election clerks readily adapted
themselves to their work and gave
promise of being very proficient.
1t was laudable exemplification of
the Australian system.
The Portland daily press., 1892-08-31
The Shakers Were in Town.

The quaint people who were seen on
the streets yesterday were the Alfred
Shakers who came on their annual picnic
to the islands. The men wore broad
brimmed hats and plain clothes, while
the women were quite generally dressed
in plain gray dresses, with the plain
skirts, short waists and shoulder capes
of long ago. Almost invariably their
heads were covered with the peculiar
bonnets known as shakers" Several
young girls of the party wore hats more
like the hats of the worlds people.
These young girls have been adopted by
the Shakers, and are expected in time to
become members of the order. Elder
Vance had charge of the party, and late
yesterday afternoon was quite conspicu-
Gus as he marched on ahead of the double
file of quantity dressed sisters who fol-
lowed demurely.
Their appearance excited considerable
curiosity and comment, and not a few
expressions of good will from those who
have had dealings with the Shakers. For
they are an upright people, UNIVERSAL y
respected.
The Portland daily press., 1892-08-31
officer Frank Says He Wasn't Drunk.

The announcement was made yester-
day that Patrolman Granville Frank
had been suspended by the Mayor on the
charge of drunkenness, pending an in
vestigation by the aldermen. 1t was an
nounced that Deputy Marshal McCallum
found the officer in an almost helpless
intoxicated condition on Pleasant street
and took him to the station.
A reporter called on the officer on
Braekett street yesterday afternoon. He
said he had not heard of his suspension
and denied strenuously that he was I'M
der the influence of liquor. Mr.. Frank
said he had not been feeling well for
several days and Saturday night while
patrolling his beat along Centre street
he became dizzy and was attacked with
vertigo and vomiting. He had to clutch
at the fence for support. He was so i'll
that he walked into Pleasant street and
sat down on step. His dizziness in
creased and he lost consciousness and
fell, striking his forehead on stone cut
ting a severe cash. He knew nothing
more until Deputy McCallum found him.
The Portland daily press., 1892-08-31
T. THE TRAVEL HoMEWARD.
The Busiest Place in the City These Days
Is the Union Station.

Never before has there been such a
rush of travel, but sad to say it is in the
wrong direction. The summer popula-
ton of ''the play ground of America is
rapidly being decimated, but never mind,
they will all come back next summer
and will bring their friends, that is, as
the famous proposition runs, ''if nothing
happens" When the long trains roll in
to the Union Station these days from the
mountains, lakes and shores, they are
filled, yes packed. to overlooking with
becomingly dressed, tanned as brown as
berry, tourists, with their boxes, bags,
bundles and trunks, souvenirs from the
shore of every description, from ami
mails, gew-gaws, engagement rings and
occasionally a souvenir spoon, as one
young lady told her uncle when asked
who the young man was that accompan-
led her on the train from Bar Harbor.
The train hands and baggage men have
to hustle now and if you find the port
side of your trunk trifle awry or sec
ton of it's vitals seeking the open air,
don't get mad. The baggage man has to
work quick in order that you may not
miss connections. He is no respecter of
trunks, be they those old time, vintage
of 81 trunks, covered with hair, or a
two story Saratoga.
You have doubtless seen our dear old
friend, Uncle Jed Prouty, when he gives
his magic lantern entertainment to the
neighbors on little Trettys birthday.
He tells the story of Donnybrook fair,
with the shillalahs flying through the
air. The reason it is called Donnybrook
fair is because in the general melee it is
fair for one as it is for another. just SO
with the baggage smasher and your
trunks. You get the check and he does
the rest
The trains are running in sections now,
so are your trunks. but everything goes
at the shore.
The Portland daily press., 1892-08-31
CITY OF DEERINe.

The friends and parishioners of Rev.
E. P. Wilson will tender him reception
at his home on Pleasant street tomorrow
evening in recognition of his return to
work after vacation trip in Europe.
Last evening the Republican city COM
mittee of Deering met and opened their
headquarters in the building at the cor
ner of Pleasant street and Forest avenue,
Woodfords. There was full attendance
of members of the committee and other
prominent Republicans The rooms,
which have been arranged under the SUI
pervision of Mr.. Wyer Aver, of the Ward
Four committee, and convenient and
commodious.
The Portland daily press., 1892-08-31
OBITUARY..
Moses Pearson.

Mr.. Moses Pearson, one of the best
known silversmiths in the city, died
Monday evening at his residence on Lin
coin street. Mr.. Pearson came from
Haverhill to Portland over forty years
ago and established himself in the silver
business, making a speciality of silver
spoons, knives and forks. Later on he
adopted the silver plating branch and for
years did a large business and controlled
the principal part of that trade in the
city. He first established himself in the
old Printers Exchange building and
later in a shop where Fluent block now
stands, which was wiped out by the fire
of 1866, and finally on Temple street,
where the place of business is managed
by his son. Mr.. Pearson was IA years
old
The Portland daily press., 1892-08-31
PERSONAL.

Hon. William P. Frye was in the city
yesterday.
Gen. John J. Lynch is confined
to his home on account of illness.
Judge Percival Bonney is home from
his vacation at Squirrel Island.
Mr.. Paul A. Davis, representing Mr..
James O'Neil in ''Fontenelle, lis in town.
John B. Donovan, Esq, chairman of
the Democratic state committee, was in
town yesterday.
Emma Eames Story is in Bath, the
guest of her grandmother, Mrs. John
Hayden. She arrived Monday night.
Mr.. NJ. E. Hanlon, with D. W.Schwartz
6 Co., Middle street, left Monday night
for New York to spend his annual vaca-
ton.
Mr.. Llewellyn jackson, of Cambridge,
Mass, is visiting relatives on Cumber-
land street. He will visit Montreal be-
fore returning home.
Rev. Cyrus Hamlin, D. D., accompan-
led by his son, Prof. Alfred Hamlin, of
Columbia College, New York, passed
through this city last week on his way to
visit his native town of Waterford, also
friends in North Bridgton.
Miss Jane Cross of Ardrossan, Scotland,
is spending a. holiday in the United
States previous to her marriage with MI.
r. Cockburn of the ''Ardrossan and Salt
coats Herald" She is visiting the city of
Portland at present and resides on Smith
street with her cousin, Mr.. Andrew
Cross.
The Whitehall IN. " Chronicle con-
tains lengthy notice of Mr.. Charles Il.
Emerson, formerly of this city. Mr.. EN-
erson is manufacturer of novelties, and
has just put upon the market boomer
ong gun which throws a projectile that
makes beautiful flight of several hun
bred feet and then returns to the spot
whence it was fired.
The Portland daily press., 1892-08-31
THE CAMPAIGN.
Republican Mass Meetings Recently Ar.
ranged For.

The Republicans of Cumberland Mills
will have treat in having Senator Mel
son W. Aldrich, of Rhode Island to adj
dress them on Saturday, September 10.
Senator Aldrich is leading authority on
the tariff in the United States Senate, land
an eloquent orator.
Gen. Charles P. Mattocks. of this city,
will preside at the great Republican mass
meeting at Old Orchard next Saturday
afternoon. The Harrison Guards have
been invited to attend also, and will go
with full ranks.
The Portland daily press., 1892-08-31
Boy Missing.

Information is wanted concerning
the whereabouts of Joseph Kennedy,
theseventeen year old son of Mrs. John E..
Kennedy, widow living at II Salem
street. The boy left home day before
yesterday and has not been heard from
since except that his mother thinks that
he went out in sail boat and that the
craft might have gone ashore on one of
the islands.
The boy is quite tall for his age, of
slim build and wears glasses.
The Portland daily press., 1892-08-31
THE CHOLERA.
DIR. Banks Says the New England Climate
IsNo Protection.

DR.. Charles W. Banks of the marine
hospital services, stationed at Portland,
who has been summoned to Washington
by the authorities for consultation as to
precautions to be taken against the in
PRODUCTION of cholera into Maine and
other New England states says, speaking
of his past experience with the disease
that the temperature of New England
would be no protection against it.
Cholera may break out in any part of
the United States where persons in the
infected districts go.
The Portland daily press., 1892-08-31

A very pleasant event recently took
place at Atkinson's, the occasion being
the presentation to Mr.. Martin Greedy of
handsome silver water pitcher. Mr..
W. A. Dakin, superintendent of the
crockery department, delivered the pre-
sentation address. Mr.. Greedy was one
of the Atkinson Company's most popular
clerks and his departure causes regret.
He will accept a position with True
RrOS
The Portland daily press., 1892-08-31
The Rosa Mueller All Right.

The fever schooner Rosa Mueller was
taken outside by the tug Salem Monday,
her ballast and dunnage thrown over
board and then disinfected again. Then
she was towed to Central Wharf, where
she will undergo slight repairs. Then
Captain McLearn will try to get a cargo
for Santos again.
The Portland daily press., 1892-08-31
Jordan $. Blackstone was walking on the
Track Unlawfully,

The coroner's jury empanelled to ex-
anime into the death of the late Jordan
S. Blackstone met yesterday afternoon
and made their report. The jury was
composed of Coroner E. N. Perry, Geo.
D. Loring, Chas. R. Berry. John Cous-
ms, Stephen Marsh, Chas. Rich and
Frank A. Smith. They find that Mr..
Blackstone ''came to his death on the
22d day of August, A. D. 1892, at said
Deering, from injuries sustained by be-
ing struck by the engine attached to
train No. of the Grand Trunk Railway
of Canada, and that at the time of said
accident, said Blackstone, who was hard
of hearing, was unlawfully walking on
the track of said corporation"
The Portland daily press., 1892-08-31
The Owls VIII BE Here.

A letter has been received by the En-
erald Associates from the Owl Club of
Boston, stating that 30 of their members
would visit Portland Labor Day, to. be
the guests of the Emeralds at their out
ing down the harbor.
The Portland daily press., 1892-08-31
APPEALED TO THE QUEEN.
Mrs Harrison, Mrs. Blaine and Other
American Women Ask for the Release
of Mrs. Maybrick.

A petition from America for the re-
lease of Mrs. Maybrick, who is impris-
oned for life under conviction of having
poisoned her husband, was forwarded to
Queen Victoria from London, Monday.
The Petition is signed by Mrs. Har-
rison. Mrs. Blaine and other well known
American ladies. According to the usu-
al course, the Queen will forward the pc
tition to Hon. Secretary Asquith.
The Portland daily press., 1892-08-31
Annual Meeting.

THE annual meeting of the, stockholders of
holden at the Office Of George f, Gould, SIS Ex-
change street, Portland, on Tuesday September
IS, 1892 at one O'Clock noon, for the. purprse
for the ensuing year and the transaction OF any
other business that may legally come before
said meeting. Per order.
'''->' GEO. F. GOULD, Clerk
Portland, Aug. 80. 1892. aug31d3t
The Portland daily press., 1892-08-31

The schooner Marionette, of and from
St. John, N. B., for Boston, has been
spoken. The captain reports that dur
ing the easterly gale of Saturday night
she lost two boats and had mainsail split
so badly so as to be practically worth
The Portland daily press., 1892-08-31
For additional Local News sec
Fifth PAGE,
BRIEF JoTTINos.

Yesterday was fine day.
A culyert is being put in at the foot Of
Alder street.
There were rs cars on the two special
trains for North Conway yesterday morn
ing.
The milkmen and their families had a
delightful excursion to the islands yes
terday.
The swinging harness apparatus in
Engine SIS house, which fell the other
day, has been repaired
The schooner Josie, from Machias for
Boston, sprung aleak off Cape Elizabeth,
and portion of her cargo was ruined.
Naturalization goes on lively at the
United States Court. About 80 or 40
aliens have received their papers thus
far.
A party of "a from Philadelphia came
on the fremont yesterday morning and
attended the coaching parade at North
Conway.
Patrolman Smith found bundle of
fshermen's listers and sailmakers' ap-
pliances on Fore street last night. They
are at the station.
Next week it is reported that the For
esters will have an interesting entertain
ment in their hall. They will be assisted
by the Companions of the Forest.
Members of Bosworth Relief Corps,
with their husbands, have accepted an
invitation to hold a basket picnic at the
Seventh Maine cottage at Long Island to-
day.
A party of 70 young ladies and gentle
men from Biddeford and Saco, chape-
roned by Mrs. Lambert and Mrs. Foss,
were among the visitors at Peaks Island
Yesterday.
The horse railroad company is making
considerable improvement on their
tracks along Commercial street. THE
curve at the corner of Commercial and
Pearl is being relaid.
The ropes for the Prohibition cam
paign flag were stretched from the cupo-
la, on top of the agency yesterday after
noon, and the banner will soon again
wave in the breeze.
The revenue cutter Dallas arrived yes
terday from a cruise to the eastward.
The storm is reported as having been
very severe, but the cutter was not called
upon to do any work.
The street department has begun the
work of paving Commercial street from
Banks to High street, and Park street
has been opened from Spring to Gray
street, where the curbing will be reset.
The recent cold wave has started an
exodus from Cushing's Island. Over Is
left the Ottawa House Monday, and
more followed yesterday. This, 1T is
said, has been the most successful sea-
son in the history of the house.
The sheriffs made seizure at IS Adj
ans street, yesterday morning. The
place is said to be kept by Jane Wogan
and Maggie Baldwin, who will probably
be put before the court this morning. A
seizure was also made at PIP Fore street.
Mrs. Lydia Mitchell, wife of Mr. Mitch
ell Of Spurwink, met with serious acct
dent while performing her duties about
the house last week. By a misstep she
fell down fight of stairs, breaking an
arm and three ribs.
An incipient fire was extinguished on
York street yesterday forenoon by the
neighbors. It caught in room in ten
ement house near Clark street. 1t was
caused by some children playing with
matches. This portion of the tenement
was inhabited by William Meade and
family. The damage amounted to about
$40; no insurance.
The Portland daily press., 1892-08-31
The Boy Was Found,

Willie Kelly, the seven-year old son of
John Kelly employed on the Boston and
Maine, has been missing for two days,
but the parents are happy once more.
The boy was found at the house of rel
alive at Cane Elizabeth.
The Portland daily press., 1892-08-31

when Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castorla.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
dec11 eod&w1y
The Portland daily press., 1892-08-31
PORTLAND ACADEMY.

FALL term begins September 10 at Wood
Il fords, Maine. Pupils of both sexes received
at any time during the term. Usual courses Of
Schools Special attention given to private
students. Address ETA A. FILES, Principal
100 FreeSt., Portland. aug31d1w
The Portland daily press., 1892-08-31

Mrs. Wanslow'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-
rhoea, whether arising from teething or other
causes. For sale by Druggists in every part of
the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup 25c bottle.
feb8MW&F&w1y
The Portland daily press., 1892-08-31
Professor Colby, the Aeronaut, Defaulted.

Professor Colby, the Aeronaut, DeIauIteo.
A suit was brought in the Municipal
Court yesterday. by Mrs. Fannie E..
WEIGH, against Professor Colby, the aero
naut. A year ago she claims that when
he made a balloon ascension from Peaks
Island he engaged her to mend the holes
in the balloon, and agreed to transport
her sewing machine to and from the isl
and and to pay her 50 day for the
work. Her bill was about 81. Colby
has failed to appear and settle the bill,
but said he would be at court with his
counsel yesterday and contest the claim.
Mrs WEIGH was present with her coun-
sci, Mr.. L. B. bennett, but Colby didn't
show UP and he was defaulted.
The Portland daily press., 1892-08-31

At 10 a. m. today Z. o. Bailey & Co. will sell
at rooms 49, Exchange street, furniture,
carpets, crockery, glass and plated, ware,
kitchen furniture, &C., &c. See auction column.
The Portland daily press., 1892-08-31
Daily Excursions to
RUWFORD FALLS.

Special Excursion Tickets, Portland to Rum
ford Falls at B2.GO for round trip, valid
day of issue and one following day; regular
trains leave Grand Trunk depot at $40 a. m,
1.25 p. M, also Saturday evening train 5.15.
aug31tf J.. l.. LINCOLN, Supt.
The Portland daily press., 1892-08-31

Use Angostura Bitters to stimulate the appe-
tite and keep the digestive organs in order.
Dr. j. G. B. Siegert & Sons, sole manufactur-
,ers. At all druggistsl
aug26 FMW&w1w
The Portland daily press., 1892-08-31
CITY OF PORTLAND.
Notice to Contractors.

CEALED PROPOSALS for building sewers
- in Newbury street about 265 feet, in Cum
berland street about 100 feet, in sherman street
Bramhall street and Western Promenade about
175 feet, will be received at the City Clerks Of
flee. for the Committee on Drains and Sewers,
until Saturday, September 3d. at 10 a. m.
Plans and Specifications are to be seen at the
City Engineers office, and all bids must be on
blanks furnished by the City Engineer. The
right is reserved to reject any and all proposals
Portland, August 81, 1892. aug31td
The Portland daily press., 1892-08-31

The Granite Spring Hotel will close
next week. Only about an half dozen
guests remain there at present.