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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-02-02
WEsTBRooK AFFAIRS.
Business Transacted by the City Fathers
Last Evening.

The monthly meeting of the West
brook city council was held last nj ght,
President bennett presiding.
A communication was received, signed
by over so citizens, representing that the
assessment of taxes on the farming in
terests of Westbrook was onerous and
unjust.
Alderman Goodell said that this was a
matter that was entitled to consideration
but it was rather late for action by
the present city council. 1t was accord
ingly referred to the next city govern
ment.
The city solicitor reported that, in his
opinion, the ordinance to prevent the
distribution of handbills and selling of
papers by children of school age, during
school hours, was not within the juris-
diction of the council. He submitted a
substitute to the same purport. It was
laid on the table for further considera-
ton.
On motion of Alderman Warren an or
der was passed approving the rails to be
used in the construction of the electric
road
The claim of Stephen NJ. Dresser for
damage by reason of an overflow of water
was referred.
A list of candidates for wardens and
clerks was reported and tabled for con-
sideration at a future meeting.
An adverse report was made by the
committee on the ordinance regulating
the keeping of swine.
The president of the council was di-
rected to represent the city at the sale of
property for unpaid taxes.
An order was presented to rent the
Chapman farm three years for $500
per annum. Alderman Warren ques-
toned the legal power of the city in this
matter.
Alderman Goodell presented an order
directing the committee on finance to as
certain what legal action can be taken by
the city to realize on property held by
tax deeds.
Alderman Warren of the committee on
finance said there were a number of
thousands of dollars due the city in this
way, and that the city was too easy a
master in this matter.
mAfter further discussion the order re-
ceived passage.
Alderman Grant presented an order
that the committee on health Investigate
the sanitary condition of the Bridge
street grammar school, which is said to
be very bad. Messrs. Dana and Grant
opposed motion to refer the order and
it passed.
The salary of the street commissioner,
now fixed at $500, was the subject of
some discussion, but no action was
taken.
The following order was passed:
Ordered, That the city clerk be authorized to
cause to be printed such numbereof ballots as
the several party committees may require for
regular nominees at the next municipal election,
the number for each party not to. exceed rs
ballots for each so ballots cast at the last muni-
cipal election, the cost of same to be charged
to appropriations for incidental expenses, the
ballots when printed to be placed in the hands
OF chairmen OF said committees
Adjourned to Monday evening Febru-
ary 18th.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-02-02
OBITUARY..
Charles A. Meserve, M. D.

Dr. Charles A. Meserve died at the
residence of his father on Emery street
yesterday after a long illness. He was
the son of A. K. Meserve, M. D., and was
born in Standish, March 81, 1858. He
was educated at the Gorham and West
brook seminaries, graduating in the class
ical course from the latter. Subsequent
ly he studied medicine with his father,
at the Portland Medical School and at
the Maine Medical School at Brunswick,
from which institution he received the
degree of M. d. in 1882. The year after
his graduation he spent at the Maine
General Hospital as one Of the house doc
tors. In 1883, after leaving the hospital,
he decided to locate in Worcester, Mass,
and engaged an Office there. Returning
to Portland with the intention of spend
ing few days before his permanent set
Element in Worcester, he was taken i'll
with effusion into the pleural cavity,
from which he never recovered. The
winters of 1SS4-S5 and 1856 he spent in
IlOIllln Ill tl6 HOpc VI loCONGliuSSo IllS
health. In the summer of 1886, being
somewhat improved, he opened an office
in this city and until his declining health
prevented, continued to practice medi-
cine. He was appointed one of the ply
sicians of the Portland Dispensary,
which he held until i'll health com
PEELED him to resign. In February, 1889,
he went to Colorado, but the altitude was
too great and he soon returned home
again Since then he has gradually failed
until his death yesterday.
Upon the very threshold of what prom
ised to be distinguished career, his
hopes were blasted by wasting and
cruel disease, yet he never complained,
but bore his sufferings with fortitrde and
Christian resignation. ."
DIR. Meserve enjoyed the confidence
and esteem of large circle of acquaint-
ances who were attracted to him by his
substantial intellectual and moral quail
ties and who will hear of his death with
deep sorrow.
Mrs. Mehitable King.
WINTHROP, February Mrs. Mehita-
BILE Kings funeral occurred yesterday.
She was one of the oldest ladies in the
county. aged 3d. She died from the eff
fects OF a fall received few days ago.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-02-02
Board of Trade journal.

The February number of the Portland
Board Of Trade Journal has good pic
ture Of Mr.. Geo. C. Shaw, the we'll
known grocer, and illustrations of the
primitive first elevator used in Portland
for handling grain, compared with that
at present in use for loading the great
ocean steamers. There is an interesting
sketch of the progress of shipments at
this port
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-02-02
Portland Central Labor Union.

At meeting of the Portland Central
Labor Union held last evening at their
new hall, the following officers were
elected for the ensuing term:
President-W. j. Healy.
Vice-PreSident-J. G. Walsh.
Financial Secretary-W. S. Rowe.
TreaSurer-E Alden.
Recording Secretary-L W. Whitcomb.
Trustees-A. H. Colcord, G. Kimball, P. A.
Jordan.
Auditors-J. A. Montgomery, J. P. Mullin, j.
G. McCone
Sergeant-atArms-H.H III. Verrill.
Acommittee was appointed to cores
pond with .well-known speakers, and
have public meeting at an early date.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-02-02
Maine State Associate A1liance.

The ladies of the Augusta Branch of
the Maine State Associate Alliance
Unitarian), cordially invite every mem
Der of the Portland Branch to be present
at the quarterly meeting to be held in
their church parlors February Sd, at1O.30
a. m. Interesting papers are expected.
Box lunch served at | p. m. Trains
reach Augusta from Portland at $50 a..
m. Trains leave Augusta for Portland
at 315 p. m. Half fares on the Maine
Central Railroad.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-02-02
Society of Natural History.
At the annual meeting last evening

At the annual meeting last evening the
following officers were elected:
President-William Wood
Vice Prcsident-Jos. p. Thompson.
Recording Secretary-John M. Gould.
Corresponding Secretary--P. c. Manning
Treasurer. r. Barrett.
Cabinet keeper-C. p. Fuller.
A large number of donations were an
nounced. Special attention was called
to the gift of books from the children of
the late Rev. DR.. Thomas HILL
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-02-02
MEAN Temporal

Mean temperature for this month for 81
Total excess in temperature during month Ill
Total excess i'll temperature since January
LIST ..................... Ill
Prevailing direction of the wind. 80
Total movement of wind .67O6 miles
Maximum velocity of wind, direction and
date. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS A. Sc, on Sd
Humber Of days on which .01 inch OF more
OF precipitation fell. ...................... IA
TOTAL PRECIPITATION lin inches and hun
iredthSl FOR THIS MONTH IN
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-02-02
MAINE TOWNS.
Baldwin.
NORTH BALDWIN.

The people in this vicinity are very
busy hauling wood and logs, although
there is but very little snow in most
places.
The installation of the officers of Mt
Etna Grange which was postponed by
the sickness and death of their treasurer
MI. l.. S. McCorrison will take place
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Cartret are spend
ing short vacation with Mrs. L. S. Nc
Corrison in her bereavement.
Mr.. j. p Crawford is hauling pine
timber from the Chas. Parker lot.
Mr.. L. M. Sanborn returned to Bates
college last week.
Mr.. j. M. Sanborn returned from Port
land, February 1.
Mr.. n Wiggin has been visited recent
ly by Mr. Fred Deering of Mass.
Miss Ida M. Chadbourn returned to
Bridgton academy February l.
Gorham.
The normal and grammar schools be-
gin today.
Miss Hannah Paine will visit in Massa-
chusetts until spring.
Colonel III. r. Millett is slowly improv-
ing from the grippe.
Rev. G. w. Reynolds and wife started
yesterday for five months trip to Pal
estine.
The high school commenced yesterday
after ten days vacation.
Rev. M. B. Pratt Of North street, while
on his way to Portland Saturday evening
was thrown from his sleigh and quite Sc
riously injured, his horse taking fright
and running away.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-02-02

suffered for two weeks with neuralgia, and
Salvation Oil gave me immediate relief. Mrs.
VIM. G. BALD. 4;a,ss y. Carey ST., Baltic, Nd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-02-02
The Bible Readings at the Friends Meet
ing House.

ing HOuse,
The Bible readings conducted by J. G.
Smith at the Friends meeting house ON
Oak street. yesterday afternoon and
evening, were highly appreciated by
those in attendance. Experienced
Christians and Bible students find them
to abound in rich and profitable sugges
lions and they contain choice thoughts
for all. These readings will be continued
today and tomorrow at 8 and 7.30 p. M,
and are open and free to all.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-02-02
Bridgton.
soIrTH BRIDGTON.

Henry G.. Fessenden is once more on
the road with his horse power saving
machine, sawingthe wood of the neigh
borhood.
The late SHOWS have proved hardly
sufficient for the demands of the waiting
loggers, though they are all doing some
thing and hoping for another installment
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-02-02
THE PRESS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY.
ADJUSTMENTS.
Church of the Messiah.
FINANCIAL
Golden King Mining and Milling Co.
FIFTH PAGE
Loan Star cotton picking machine.
EIGHTH PAGE.
J. r. Libby.
Rines Brothers.
German American ms. Co.
Lone Star Cotton Picking Co.
City of Portland-2.
Savings bank book lost
New Wants, TO Let, For Sale, Lost Found
and similar advertisements, will be found under
their appropriate headings on page 6.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-02-02
Al PRECIPITATION I'm inches and nun
dredths) FOR THIS DIONTHIN

Average precipitation for this month for
q years. ,,........;..3 .I7
Total excess in precipitation during month 50
Total excess in precipitation since Janua-
ry LIST. .s..-.................. 50
Number of cloudless days. ............. 7
Number OF partly cloudy days. ............ 8
Number of cloudy days. ........... is
Monthly mean dewpont. ............ 1871
Monthly mean humidity .................. S0.4
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-02-02
monthly meteorological Report.

MI. E. P. Jones of the United States
Weather Bureau, furnishes the following
summary of meteorological observations
at the Portland station in the month of
January, 1892:
Mean barometer. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 80
Highest barometer, 18th .................30.7O
Lowest barometer. 26th ...................2929
Mean temperature. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. $40
Highest temperature, 14tll................ 500
Lowest temperature, goth ..-............. 90
Greatest daily range of temperature, 25th 230
Least daily range of temperature, 18th. 10
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-02-02
IN BOARD OF COMMON COUNCIL.

Absent, Messrs. Munroe, Prince,
Strout, Westwood and Leighton.
In the absence of President Strout,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-02-02

Mr.. MCGOWAN was elected president pro
TEN.
The reading of the records was dis
pensed with.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-02-02

Business from the upper board re-
ceived concurrent action.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1892-12-30
sonao Beer Figures.

Wahpeton Globe Since Bishop Shan.
ley's letter on "our unique brand of pro.
hibition" appeared in print. great deal
has been said pro and con. Many claim
that more beer and whisky is consumed
10 this state under prohibition than was
consumed under the license system.
Wabpeton is and for years has been the
headquarters of the Hcilmap brewing
company, Of Lacrosse the Blsta oom
pany, Of Milwaukee the Pabst company,
Of Milwaukee the John Orth company,
of Minneapolis, and the Minneapolis
brewing company, These companies
maintain agents IN Wabpeton aud Breck,
enridge 1.-THE latter on the Minnesota
sidel, who receive the goods from the
companies only iu oar lots. The Globe
has made an effort to get the total
amounts of beer shipped iuto the ooun-
try by these agents. and has succeeded
only in getting figures frnm the Heileman
aud Blatz agencies The figures com~
mence with 1858, and are CORRECT. as fol.
lows.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1892-12-30
the mA1pXmus CAsE.

The alternative writ Of mandamus or
dering the canvatslng board to add the
votes Of selz precinct to the votes already
counted, or to show cause for not dong
so, brought Messrs. Campbell, Weller and
before Judge Rose at Bis
marck last Monday afternoon about 8
o clock. Mr.. Van Beck was not
present. Gen. Hughes appeared for
Treasurer Lee and States Attorney Lynn
and Mr.. Boucher for the canvass,ng
board. The judge heard remarks of
counsel, examined the returns from Selz
precinct. and then ordered the canvasscrs
to finish their sum IN addition on the fol.
lowing Monday.
Thus ends this remarkable case. The
Record is informed that the canvassers
claim that they were sctuated by pure
and patriotic motives--that they merely
made mistake when they exercised JUDI
cial functions and attempted to deprive
Of Office two men whom they were unable
to defeat at the polls.s Now, it is possible
that the legal advice they received from
other interested sources Influenced them
to great extent in their refusal to count
the vote, and to stubbornly resolve to 90
to Bismarck rather than count under the
alternative writ. But, grant that it was
simply mistake; yet it was costly
mistake to Messrs. Lee and Lynn, neither
of whom is wealthy. In the ordinary af.
fairs of life the individual is responsible
for his own mistakes. Messrs. Lee and
Lynn were mulcted through the mistake
of the returning board and their local le.
gal advisers. The Record suggests that
it would be only fair and just for these
five gentlemen to return to Lee and Lynn
every cent OF the money they have been
compelled to expcnd-as we'll as reason.
able remuneration for the time they have
lost--in fighting for the offices to which
the people elected them.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1892-12-30
PRIMITIVE NEVADA JUSTICE.

A Young Western Lawyer Pleads His First
Case.
"And talking Of Nevada, see my old
friend Bill Stone is candidate for gov
ernor," said the speaker to man on the
the Stone family ever since they moved
to Nevada, and heard Bill Stone plead
his first case. It was good many years
ago, more than twenty, anyway. do
not remember the name of the Judge,
but a notorious horse thief was up for
trial on a charge of stealing cattle. AS
he had no counsel the court appointed
Bill Stone to defend the case. Stone
took his man over to window and
talked to him for few minutes, then
announced that he was ready for trial.
We plead guilty, your honor, to the
charge against u.s. announced the
young lawyer. The court wasted no
time in giving a verdict, for horse steal
ing was heinous offense in those days
in this part of the country, and con-
demned the man to fifteen years in the
penitentiary.
But, judge, we plead guilty.
yelled Stone, expressions of amaze
ment and disappointment alternating
on his face.
Fifteen years. repeated the judge.
But, judge, we plead guilty. re-
peated Bill Stone, raising his long arms
like windmills. But the judge was OBJ
durate.
"'If that is the case said Stone, we
will argue the case, and he forthwith
started in upon the defense. For thirty
minutes he argued and pleaded with
that eloquence that is Characteristic of
him and at the end of his harangue he
sat down and watched the effect of his
words. The judge smiled and made the
sentence tveyears. Bill Stone had won
his frst case"
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1892-12-30
Better stay In North Dakota.

Jamestown Alert: County Treasurer
elect Roper has returned from q month 8
visit to bis old home near Belvidere, III.
While there Mr.. Roper took some pains
to inquire into the condition of farming
and the people generally. He found that
competition has become 50 great that
there is little profit either in farming
proper or merchandising. Farmers work
ing large tracts of soil and handling 8
great deal Of stock find that they have
made but little at the end Of the year,
and have worked nearly every day. The
electric street-cars that are used in all the
cities of the country have greatly lessened
the demand for horses, and horses are
worth but little compared with former
prices. City business men who formerly
kept rig to 20 to and from business
have dispensed with the same and now
ride on the swifter electric cars. The
same compliant about competition is
made by the merchants; who say that
prices are cut so that there is little profit
even after doing large business. Speak
ing Of the advantages Of North Dakota
compared with farming in Illinois, Mr.
Roper said II would not advise any one
to leave this state to engage in farming
10 the east, even II he had large work.
ing capital. The land there IS high and
the prices Of products low. / sold farm
while there for $50 an acre. The land
had mustly been in cultivation for about
forty years, and only by fertilizing can i,
be made to yield anything. The lucreas-
ing population there is bound 70 forcs
newcomers TO this ststs soon. The big.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1892-12-30

zard yarns are losing their effect and
people know just about what our climate
really is. Several of my acquaintance
have expressed wish to come to North
Dakota next year. While the low price
Of wheat is discouraging, vet the other
products that farmer can grow here
bring good prices compared with farming
in the east. and our cheap land is big
item In our favor. As soon as our popu-
latlon begins to increase there will be .
better home demand for everything, and
this will help the people already here, a.
we'll as those who come"
GRAND MASQUERADE BALL
At the Winchester school-house ON Fri
day night. Dec. 80, 1892. A cordial in
vltation 10 extended to all
CHAs. CARLEY.
T. H. JONES,
II. J. AAHANEY,
Committee.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1892-12-30

which took place. Monday, were conduct
ed in very impressive manner by Rev.
Reed, Of Fort Yates, and were attended
by nearly the entire population Of south
western Emmons, who turned out to do
honor to the respected dead. The Times
joins with all who knew her IN its sln-
cere sympathy with the bereaved family,
who have lost true and faithful wife
and loving mother. Winona Times.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1892-12-30
For over Fifty Years.

Mrs. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP, for chill.
t,est female nurses and physicians in the United
States. and has been used for over fifty years
with never failing success by millions Of moth
teething It's value Is isincalcuab,e. II relieves the
child from pain. cures dysentery and diarrlldea,
gripping in the bowels, and wind collie. BY xiv.
ing health to the child II rests tho mother. Prio
csc. . bottle.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1892-12-30
HISTORICAL

The battle OF Horseshoe Bend was
fought March 81, 1914.
THE Argand lamp was the invention
Of Anne Argand in 1889.
CANNON were invented In 1880, were
used by the Turks at Adrianople in 1853,
and were made in England in 1547.
PRESIDENT LINCOLN was assassinated
at Ford's theater, Washington, at 10
o'clock p. m, April IA, 1865, by J. ].
WilkcR Booth
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1892-12-30

TIE Bismarck Tribune recently stated
that at church entertainment lady
rendered "Flee as Bird" The Record
will overlook the imperfect spelling Of
the word ''fea." but will state that in its
opinion the Missouri Slope flea 10 bird,
and Of the sapsucker variety at that.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1892-12-30
WANTE ID.

Agents to sell our choice and hardy
nursery stock. We have many new spe-
clal varieties. both in fruits and ornsmen-
tails, to offer. which are controlled only
by US. We pay commission or salary.
Write US ut once for terms, and secure
choice of territory.
MAY BROS, Nurserymen,
Rochester, N. Y.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1892-12-30
Foreclosure Notice.

First publication Dec. 30-Last Feb. 10.
ITO GEORGE w. PAYNE and Sarah J. Payne,
i mort Eagors: Take notice Default in pay.
nent existing on q mortgage dated the alst day
Of May, 1883, and recorded In Emmons county,
North Dakota, on the Esd day of June, 1888. At
10 o'clock a. M. in book 3. page 100, Of the pub.
lie records Of said county, executed by George
Y. Psyne and Sarah J. Payne [his wile| to ".
alignment Of trust estates to Charles H. Water.
bury. trustee, said assignment being recorded
in book I, page 180, Of the public records Of EN-
mons county, North Dakota, which trust has
successor, by order Of court, said Waterbury be-
ing deceased, on the southwest quarter Of Sec
tior number thirty (No. s0). township number
one hundred and twsnty-nine {No d2s) north;
6th p. M, $3.50 being due thereon At this dste.
Said mortgage will be foreclosed to satisfy the
amount due, with costs and expenses Of sale,
and $1,000 attorneys fee as provided in said
auction, at the front door Of the office Of regis
ter of deeds, in the town OF Wlliiamsport,
county Of Emmons and state Of North Dakota,
on the 11th day Of February. 1898, at2 O'Clock p.
NJ, bv the sheriff Of said county or his deputy.
Dated December 20, 1892.
ISAAC LINCOLN, Trustee.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1892-12-30
AROUND the COUNTY.
Winchester.
Correspondence Of the R1QoRp,

Dec. 27.-Miss Della Rartu Is hons
from Bismarck. where she has heen at.
tending school. 80. Willie Mahaney has
been on the sick list for q week. but is
some better uow..,. .Messrs. Mahaney and
Pagel ware 10 Bismarck last week, -,
Miss Shields spent week at the fort viz
l,ing friends. Miss LAURA Shields was
also ut Yates for few days. Messrs.
Fuller, Jones. Leroy Carley. Charles Car.
ley and Will Browning were in Wiuona
last week. -. With fair weather large
attendance is expected OF the dance on
Tuesday night. :Orle Burge lost his
stallion last week. *ofle drove him to
Bismarck, with load aud brought load
Of freight back. He caught cold and IN.
aammatlon Of the lungs set In ., Several
loads Of good wheat have been sold here
lately for 25 cents bushel. Who says
farming doesn't pay7 MAX.