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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1892-09-17
Admirable Training.

A man who has well deserved repu-
tation for discovering admirable traits
in people was asked one day how he had
acquired the happy faculty.
1T isn't faculty." said the gentle
man. with quiet smile. 1T is habit,
and it sprang from the early training of
q mother who always said, There is
good in every man, woman and child in
this world; you have only to look well
TO find it,"
This gentleman. as boy, was one of a
family of seven children. 1t was an I'M
written law of the household that ''peo-
pie" we're only to be discussed at one
time. namely. ut the supper hour, when
the whole family was assembled. BY
''people" were meant private individ-
uals. Public characters, those who had
name and fame, were regarded as
"things," TO be talked of with books,
music, games and other matters of in
terest at any time.
II any one had comments on friends
or acquaintance to make these We're
reserved for teatime. Then perfect
freedom of expression was allowed; but
II was well understood that the purpose
OF the talk was TO find good points in
those under discussion and TO throw as
thick veil of charity as possible over
their faults and failings.
1t was surprising TO see how speedily
the person who made an unfavorable
criticism was routed by the storm of
contrasting statements which ratified
about his head. Wrong doing was never
made light of, but some good was sure
TO be found and mentioned.
Wasn't there some danger of incul-
eating flattery and insincerityg' inquired
the listener whose first question had
called forth these facts.
Il hardly think So" replied the other
with somewhat quizzical expression.
II have found in my experience that
fattery IS seldom wasted on the absent,
and insincerity has slight hold in a
spirited family discussion. - Youths
Companion.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1892-09-17
At CLOSE OF DAY.
BY FLORENCE M'cURDY.

The day is spent and the shadows
Are creeping siealihily on,
As the driven snow from Heaven
On the still night air is borne
The gold and crimson horizon
A glow on the mountain crest,
Awakens an ardent longing
And yearning within my breast.
4 burdened feeling of sadness.
That no other heart can tell
Save that of the stricken mourner,
As she lists TO the Death Spriie's knel
Come read me some simple poem,
That shall soothe this weary pain,
Or sing me "A tender ballad,
With "A low and sweet refrain.
Read not TO me of the martyrs.
Who died al the burning stake,
Enduring their fortunes rather
Than the cross of the Lord forsake.
For that would add 10 my sorrow
And their sufr'rings but increase
The anguish within my bosom;
And tonight long for peace.
But sing me some gentle measure,
That have not heard for years,
With tenderness and pathOs,
That shall melt my heart to tears.
And thy voice in all its beauty,
The power shall have to allay
The passion within my bosom,
And Danish the clouds away.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1892-09-17
A Determined sIother-In-iaw.

An applicant for magisterial advice at
Marylebone police court related to Mr.
Hannay a doleful tale of misery at
home through the determined attempt
Of his mother-in-law TO settle in his
house. This caused the magistrate to
remark: "Ah. mothers-in-law are an
evil! cannot get rid of her for you."
The Applicant-She's no tenant of
mine. Can't turn her furniture out of
the house.
Mr.. Hannay-Certainly. should turn
her furniture out, an should turn her
out too. That's what should do.
The applicants face beamed with
pleasure as he hurried out Of the court
This betokened trouble for the mother
in-law.-London Telegraph.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1892-09-17
MBICYCLE

With pneumatic tire. If you have
not tried it Though you may have
ridden all other makes) you. know but
little about the health, pleasure and
comfort of cycling, wish to say with
all the emphasis possible, that the
Bicycle is no longer considered toy
to be used by children, but that it is
PRACTICAL AND USEFUL Vehicle, to
be ridden on all kinds of roads by
both sexes old and young. Why should
some persons think it vast to invest
money in a bicyclea A good one will
last many years and is an economical
and healthy means of travel, they do
not eat and will not get sick and die.
If person pay $500 or more for a
nice horse and carriage to be used for
pleasure only, we do not think it ex-
travcgance. Why, Because we are
accustomed to it, but to spend $3.50
for good Bicycle, Oh, my Write
for Catalogue.
J. w. Vincent,
JEWELER.
Snow Hill, Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1892-09-17
Talking of patent medicines-you know

Talking Of paient medicines-you know
the old prejudice. And the Doctors
some Of them are between Won and us.
They would like you TO think that what
has cured thousands won't cure Won.
You'd believe in patent medicines if they
didn't profess to cure ererything- so
between the experiments of doctors, and
the experiments Of patent medicines that
are sold only because there's money in
the "stufr." you lose faith in ererything
And. you can't always tell the prescrip-
ton that cures by wha, you read in the
papers. SO. perhaps. there's no better
way 10 sell remedy than 10 tell the
truth about il. and take the risk of il.
doing just what il processes TO do.
That's what the Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association, of Buffalo, n. Y
does with DIR. PIerce's Golden Medical
Discovery and DR. Plerce's Favoriie Pre-
scripiion.
If they don't do what their makers SAY
they'll do-you get your money back.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1892-09-17
\ Little Girls Experience I'm a
Lighthouse.

Mr.. and Mrs, l. oren Prescott are keep
ers of the Gov. Lighthouse at Sand Beach,
Mich, and are blessed with daughter
four years old. Last April she was taken
down with Measels followed by a dread
full Cough and turning into a Fever Doc
tors at home and at Detroit ire aied her
but in vain, she grew worse rapidly, until
she was mere handful OF bones
Then she tried DIR. Kings New Discovery
and after the use of two and half bottles
was completely cured. They say DR..
King 5 New Discovery is worth lis
weight in gold, yet you may get a trial
bottle free at Z. ID. Cottingllam & Co.'S
drugstore.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1892-09-17
THE GREAT REVIEW AT
WASHINGTON.
Half Rates by the Pennsylvania
Railroad.

The national encampment ofthe Grand
Army of The Republic will he held at
Washington September 10Th TO cath. The
occasion will undoubtedly attract the
largest number of veterans ever assembled
on similar occasion, AMI the review will
be the most imposing demonstration ever
witnessed in This country since the his
toric review of the army in 1865. 1t will
he the event of a lifetime. as never again
will there bc so large gathering o. old
soldiers in any city of the land.
In order that every one may witness
the grand spectacle the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company will sell excursion
tickets 10 Washington from all principal
ticket stations on its system, September
18th 10 Goth. valid for return until De-
tober 10Th, 1892. at a single fire for he
round trip. Ample facilities will he af-
forded for the prompt movement OF all
visitors.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1892-09-17

WANTED-Thorough hustler on
liberal salary 10 control exclusively Wor-
cester County Best stock and lowest
prices in L. :. Brown Bros Co Nnrs-
cry men. Rochester. y Y. may 81 3m
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1892-09-17
Strength and Health.

IL you are not feeling strong and
healthy. try Electric Biiters. If La
Grippe" has left You weak and weary.
use Electric Bitters. This remedy acts
directly on the Liver, Stomach and Kid
neys, gently aiding these organs TO per
form their functions. II you are afflicted
with Sick Headache you will find speedy
and permanent relief by taking Electric
Bitiers. One trial will convince you that
this is the remedy you need Large bot
ties only soc. and $l.00 at =. ID. Getting.
ham & Co.'S. Drugstore.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1892-09-17

i Suffered from acute inflammation in
my nose and head for week at time
could not see. used Ely's Cream Balm,
and in a few DAYS | was cured. |, is
wonderful how quick il helped me-Mrs.
George :. .Iudson. Hartford. Conn.
For Three weeks was suffering from
a severe cold in my head. accompanied by
pain in the temples. Ely's Cream Balm
was recommended to me. Alter only six
applications of the balm every trace of
my cold was removed.-Ilenry C. Clark,
New ork Appraisers office.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1892-09-17

- BoeitiDger * Walter, experts in re-
pairing monographs and repeating watch
cs, 205 West Lexington street, Baltimore,
Maryland. w
The Portland daily press., 1892-10-14
A Good Appointment.

If a Democrat had to be appointed as
the officer in attendance at the City
Building for the autumn and winter sea-
son of 1929, no better appointment
could have been made than that of Mr.. I.
T. Wyer, who has just been appointed to
that duty by Mayor Ingraham.
Mr.. Wyer has been in the past one of
the best know business men in the city.
After Short & Ellis gave up the manage
ment of Portland theatre-then estab-
lished in the block now owned and ocou-
pied by the Union Mutual Life Insurance
Company-Mr. Wyer took the lease and
assumed the management. 1t will be re-
membered that was the palmy day OF the
drama in Portland. The best star actors
and one of the best stock companies in
the country then trod its boards, and Mr..
Wyer would have been one of the sue
cessful managers of the country today
and rich man, had it not been for I'M
fortunate circumstances that he could
not control. But he made the theatre
even more popular than under the former
management. Mr.. Wyer has, therefore
good Judgment, is accustomed to hand
ling crowds Of people, and we have
no doubt the selection will prove
highly satisfactory to all who attend
amusements at City Hall this and the
coming season.
The Portland daily press., 1892-10-14
GOLDEN WEDDING.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert r. Skillinss Cele-
brate Their 5Oth Anniversary.

/. Mr.. and Mrs. Robert F. Shilling, (Han-
nah n. Trefethen), celebrated their gol-
den wedding at their residence, Oak Cot
tage, Peaks Island, last evening. The
house was brilliantly illuminated and
beautifully decorated. About Is guests
were present. Of the nine children six
are now living and were present, and II
grand children. A very pretty feature
was the presence of the oldest grand
child, whose wedding had been celebrat-
ed during the day, Miss Edna Fisher,
daughter of Capt. John Fisher, who was
married to Mr.. Nixon of Boston.
Mr. and Mrs. Skillings received their
friends while seated under large floral
bell and afterwards they were humor-
ously re united in marriage by tile pastor
of the island church.
There were many pleasant rememb-
RANGES of the day leftby the family and
friends and delicious supper was
served. 1t is remarkable fact that Mrs.
Skillings's parents celebrated their gol-
den wedding. Mr.. Skillings, who is
quite poet,Are cited very pretty poem
of his own comp osition relating to the
suspicious event his family were cele-
brating.
The Portland daily press., 1892-10-14
HOUSE LETTER BOXES.
Postmaster Small Will Soon Be Prepared
to Introduce the System.

The dispatches have already mentioned
that the Postmaster General is about to
have tried the plan of house letter boxes,
whereby every householder may have a
locked letter-box on his own door, into
which mail for himself will be put, and
where he may mail letters without step
ping into the street or going a square to
the street letter box. Postmaster John
c. Small will very soon be prepared to
introduce this system in Portland, and
in a few days will have sample letter
boxes on exhibition at the post office.
Following are the conditions of the in
PRODUCTION of the system:
The householder must, for his own
convenience and advantage, and at his
own expense, supply suitable box.
The system of house collection can on
ly be introduced in cities when the post
master is notified that two-thirds of the
residents of any one route desire it and
agree to erect boxes.
Selections of collection boxes are linn
tied to devices and forms recommended
by the commission, for the reason that it
is not practicable to burden or confuse
the carriers with numbers of keys.
The Post Office Department will not
assume the responsibility of collecting
mail deposited in any other collection
boxes than those approved by the de-
partment
The Portland daily press., 1892-10-14
HALL MOVING MACHINE COMPANY.
Officials of the Company Make State
ment of the Trouble with the Hutch
ms Machine Company.

The Hall Moving Machine Company
of which mention was made yesterday in
connection with the embarrassments of
L. S. Ruggles of Auburn, has its head
quarters in this city, although it's ma
chimes have been made by the Hutchins
Machine Company of Worcester, Mass.
An official of the company said to the
PRESS reporter yesterday that the Hall
Company has not assigned, as would be
inferred from the article in the Lewiston
Journal, but that it had had trouble with
its manufacturers. The Hall Company
allege that the Hutchins Machine Com
pany have not come up to their contract
thereby placing the Hall Company at
serious disadvantage. The officers of
the Hall Company state that their COM
pany, in order to protect itself, has been
obliged to bring suit in the United States
Circuit Court in Boston, against 1.-The
Hutchins Machine Company for $50. ZOO
damages, and to refuse payment on all
paper running to the Hutchins Company
until existing differences are settled. The
officers of the company say they hope an
adjustment will soon be made, which
will enable the Hall Company to meet all
it's liabilities fully.
1t is understood that the differences
between the two companies relate to the
construction of some machines already
sold. These machines have broken down,
thereby injuring the Hall Company. The
latter allege that this has been caused by
faulty work done by the Hutchins Ma
chine Company.
The Portland daily press., 1892-10-14
For additional Local News see
Fifth Page.
PERSONAL.

DIR. and Mrs. Aspinwall, prominent
spiritualists of Minneapolis, Minnesota,
are visiting the city.
Marshal SWEET was out again yesterday
after his recent illness.
The many friends of Miss Henrietta
Rice will be pleased to learn that she is
slowly recovering from her severe ill
ness.
Nh. D. E. Cornish, the we'll known
Portland tailor, is sufferer from the
most acute rheumatism. He is said to
be absolutely helpless and his case pre-
sents phases of uncommon features, even
to his physicians.
Mrs. F. H. Kimball and Mrs. c. M.
Thompson gave five o'clock tea in hon
or of Mrs. David Parks of Bath.
Mr.. Wing, agent for Mantell, is in the
city. Mr.. Wing has been identified with
some of the best attractions ever brought
to Portland in the past.
The Portland daily press., 1892-10-14
OBITUARY..
Simeon Shurtliff.

Mr.. Simeon Shurtliff died at his resi-
dence in this city yesterday after long
illness caused by a general breaking up.
He was born Sept. End, 1910, at Paris ana
was therefore 50 years of age. In
1S45 he removed to Portland. Mr..
Shurtliff was in the coal business for
years, in partnership with the late Mr..
Warren, under the firm name of Shurtliff
& Warren. He was brother of the late
Hon. A. K, Shurtliff and of Aretas
Shurtliff. He leaves daughter
and son. The daughter has cared for
him since the death of his wife in 1884.
The Portland daily press., 1892-10-14
The Fire Insurance Business.

The meeting of the local fire under
writers with the committee OF the New
England Insurance Association, does not,
we understand, signify that there will be
any immediate or radical changes in the
relations of the insurance companies
and their pair 0ns. But it seems inevita-
BILE that changes must come before long,
as in the last year or two the losses OF
the companies have been SO great as to
almost wipe out the profits. The ques-
ton of co-insurance is being agitated
for instance. 1t is a custom with mer-
chants and others in cities where the eff
ficiency of the fire department renders
total losses unlikely to carry insurance
for a relatively small amount. Thus
they get off with small premiums, and
in case of fire the amount of the policy
will generally cover the damage TO stock.
But the insurance company meets a total
loss. This practice has grown until the
insurance companies are contemplating a
regulation which will in effect compel
dealers to carry insurance more nearly
proportionate to the value of their
stocks. So far as this region is concern
ed, there is being discussed a PROPOSE
ton to raise rates on mills, etc., in coun-
try villages in this county where there is
no efficient fire protection. This raise.
which would be about 25 per cent, has
oIraadv haeD mazda in Soma otbar conn
ties. There are other adjustments talke
of, and a new tariff of rates may be
agreed upon before long.
The Portland daily press., 1892-10-14
BRIEF JOTTiNGS.

The Unitarian Women's Alliance will
hold their first business meeting this af-
ternoon at o'clock.
The business meeting of the Women's
Christian Temperance Union will be held
today at SO Oak street, at 2.30 p. m.
At 10 o'clock this morning the County
Commissioners at their room in City
Building, will hear the arguments for
Cape Elizabeth and Scarboro to the new
mile track.
This afternoon the Mayor and commit
tee on laying out new streets, will give a
hearing on Morning and Heath streets,
and the proposed new streets on Dia-
mond Island.
The Westbrook Red Men will entertain
Wampscott Tribe and Qyanough Council
of Stoneham, Mass, this evening.
When Sea View Cottage was opened
Wednesday night by Forest City Com
mandery, K. G. E.. beautiful parlor
lamp was presented by Capt H. W.
Sears to Mr.. and Mrs. B. B. Rodick, who
are the proprietors, in behalf of the
Commandery.
Five barrels of short Holsters were
seized at the Portland & Rochester sta
ton Tuesday. They were packed in ice
and directed to dealer in New York.
C. FL. Moore of Rockland; G.. E. Samp-
son, Slzowhegan; Walter L. Woodman, st.
Augustine, Fla, have passed the pharma-
ceutical examination and will now be
licensed druggists.
The interior of st. Dominic's has adj
vanced so far toward completion that
the frescoers are now at work.
A special meeting of the committee of
arrangements for the annual ball of the
Central Labor Union was held last eve
ming at 730 o'clock at Painters and Dec
orators hall.
The streets of Westbrook were in
darkness Wednesday evening. The arc
lights were extinguished.
The delegates to the national conven-
ton of the Delta Epsilon society will
dine at the Falmouth Hotel this evening.
About $50 are expected.
The national banks of this city will
be closed Friday, October 81, Columbus
Day.
In the Municipal Court yesterday
morning there were three cases of search
and seizure that should have come up,
but they were postponed until Satur-
day.
The planks in front of Grand Trunk
shed, No. 3, will be removed and piles
driven to strengthen the driveway These
piles will be covered with stout planks
to accommodate the heavy winters
traffic. 1t is intended to rebuild shed
No. next summer.
McKeown the rigger, will set a large
smoke stack at the plush mill, South
Portland, next week.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Conley, who have
just returned from their wedding trip,
were presented beautiful French clock
by the employees of the American Ex-
press Co.
There will be a meeting of the law
students of the city of Portland at the
office of Mr.. Henry J. Conley, so Ex-
change street, today, at $50 p. M, for
the purpose of reviewing the meetings Of
the Portland Law Students Club and to
transact any other business which may
legally be brought before the meeting.
Every law student is invited to be pres
emit.
Mr. L. G. March will lead the teachers
Bible class at the Y. M. c. A. hall, to-
morrow afternoon at 4.30 o'clock. All
interested in the work are cordially in
vited.
The Democratic battalion went to
South Portland to a flag raising last
night.
Montgomery Guards,
The Portland daily press., 1892-10-14
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate
have been recorded in the Office of the
Register of Deeds:
Portland-Mary A. P Tucker ct al. to James
NJ. Floyd.
Margaret Meaning to Ann McGinty,
Scarboro-Susan Seaman ct al. to Emily W.
Pierce.
Cumberland-Julia A. Sweets1r ct ais to Will
liam L. Wilson. $21.
The Portland daily press., 1892-10-14
THE PRESS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY.

SECOND PAGE.
The Atkinson Company.
owen. Moore s. Co.
Harrington & Bickford.
ADJUSTMENTS.
Portland Theatre.
FIFTH PAGE.
The Atkinson Company.
RInes Bfothers.
Niillett, Evans s. Co.
Eastman Bros. & Bancroft
EIGHTH PAGE.
X. John Little 81 Co.
Notice is hereby given.
J. X. Libby
The Atkinson Company.
New Wants, To Let For Sale, Lost, Found,
and similar advertisements will be found under
the appropriate headings on pages.
The Portland daily press., 1892-10-14

Mrs. Wins1ow'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 in every part of
the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup. 25c bottle.
febSMW&F&w1y
The Portland daily press., 1892-10-14

when Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castorls.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
dec1I eod&W1y
The Portland daily press., 1892-10-14

And how to save it, are subjects which interest
all prudent housewives. This information is
given in ayers Home Economics" containing
One Hundred Recipes for using odds and ends
from table and market. ayers Home Econo-
mics" mailed to any address on receipt of 2
cent stamp, by DR.. j. G. Aver g. Co.. Lowell,
The Portland daily press., 1892-10-14
G1over-Scots.

The wedding of Miss Addie F. Scott to
Mr.. Frank S. Glover of Quincy, Mass,
took place Wednesday evening at the
home of the bride. Rev. D. M. Wilson
of Quincy officiated and there was re-
ception from to 10 o'clock. Mr.. Robert
Smith was best man and Miss Loveitt of
Portland maid of honor. The brides
maids were Misses Glover, Hallett, Morse
and Perkins.
The Portland daily press., 1892-10-14

The genuine Angostura Bitters of DR.. j. G. B
Siegert & Sons are the most efficacious stimu-
/ mt to excite the appetite. ASK your druggist
oct14 FMW&W1W
The Portland daily press., 1892-10-14
WEDDINGS.
But1er-Drake.

A very pretty noon wedding took place
at No. 10 Huntington avenue, Boston, the
contracting parties being Miss Maude
Drake and MI. Howard Butler. The
bride was former belle at Ellsworth.
Me-, having gone to Boston recently
Baldwins Orchestra furnished the
music. and Harvey Blunt gave sumpt-
uous collation.. Several prominent peo-
pie were present, among them Rev. Nc
Donald, Rev. Mr.. and Mrs. Butler, DR..
and Mrs. Orren B. Sanders.
The bride looked charming in white
crepe and pearl ornaments. carrying
brides roses. The maid of honor was
Miss Jelly, of Ellsworth, and the best
man Mr.. Wheeler. After short trip
the happy couple will reside at 10 Hunt
ington avenue.
The Portland daily press., 1892-10-14
MEMS WHITE SHIRTS.

We are soffering Greater Bargains in
White Shirts, we believe, than can be
found elsewhere.
Seneca" unequalled at 90c
The Senaca is wider and three inches
longer than others, perfect fitting, made
of the best material and positively has
no equal at the prices.
''Bonner," unexcelled, at 75c
"Ego," the best, at SOC