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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-03-26
DEERING.
Special Meeting of the City Govern
nent.

A special meeting of the Deering city
government was held last evening.
Mayor Merrill nominated and the coun
Gil elected the following board of health
DR.. G. w. Foster, Dr.. F. D. Coleman and
Mr. George Russell.
The Mayor presented to the board 9
request of the assessors for directions as
to the method by which the valuation
should be taken. After discussion par
ticipated in by Aldermen Nevens, Hutch
ms and Johnston, it was voted that val
uation of both real and personal proper
ty be made by personal canvass by the
assessors.
A proposition of Mr.. John E. Warren
for the purchase of some gravel from the
town farm was discussed. The gravel
required by Mr.. Warren is of peculiar
character, such as is used for filters. The
council decided to consider the matter
after looking the gravel over.
1t was voted that the section of the
charter relating to care of city buildings
be construed so as to leave to the school
committee the hiring of janitors and
running expenses Of the school buildings.
Mr.. L. Frank Jones was sworn in as
treasurer, collector and clerk, and his
bond Of $4,000 was approved.
1t was voted that the city lease of Cap
tain Lewis his interest in Lewis Hall for
$3.50 year, with $50 extra for janitor
service.
Alderman Hutchins presented the mat
ter of dividing the city.into wards, which
must be expedited in order to have the
registration of voters and other necessa-
ry formalities perfected in season for the
September election. The matter was
discussed and a committee was appoint
ed, consisting of Messrs. Jacobs, Mitch
ell and True, to draw up plan for the
council to consider.
The council then proceeded to the con-
sideration of the bylaws.
Rocky Hill Lodges Anniversary.
Rocky Hill Lodge, K. of P, celebrated
the seventh anniversary Thursday evening
at their hall in Woodfords. Tables were
set the whole length of the hall. Both
the hall and tables were handsomely dec
grated by the ladies. A hundred and
fifty sat down to the dinner. Among
those present were Past Grand Chancel
lor J. F. Chute of Portland, who institu-
tod the lodge seven years ago, Captain
E. C. Milliken, of the Uniform Rank,
Portland Division, Past Chancellors E.
C. Reynolds and A. F. Moulton, and
Deputy Grand Chancellor Fl. S. Thrash
er. Speeches were made by the visitors
and by Dr. Foster and L. B. Dennett,N
Esq Between the speeches were inter-
spersed instrumental music by Mrs. Fall
of Portland, and singing by Miss Hattie
True of Deering, Judge I. L. Elder
presided.
A union temperance meeting under the
auspices of the W. c. 7. u, will be held
Sunday evening at 7.30, in All Souls
church.
Mrs. L. M. N. Stevens will give an adj
dress, and the pastors of the other
churches will take part in the exercises.
A cordial invitation is extended to all.
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A. Departure.

The crockery department of the At
kinson Company is going to be one of the
most attractive features of the new de-
partment store soon to be opened by
that company. No pains or money has
been spared to make this department
the equal of any in the country. In an
other column the company has word to
say by way of Introduction that ought to
interest every lady in Portland.
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Bible Lecture.

Rev. B. L. Whitman, of the Free street
Baptist church, will speak at the Young
Mems Christian Association on Sunday,
at 4.30, on ''Our attitude toward the BIZ
ble.'' Mr.. Whitrnan's well known abili-
ty makes it certain that the subject will
be treated Interestingly. All young men
are invited. No admission fee is charged.
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Shall We Get an Opera House.

Mr.. r.. Sehwartzschilds of this city is
now in negotiation with certain capital
lists of New York city to build hotel
and theatre combined, with stores under
meath. providing suitable accommoda-
tions for the same can be had. It will
probably be located on Congress street.
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Cooking Lecture.

The ship in the water is safe but the
water in the ship sinks her. So it is in
frying, let the article to be cooked alb
sorb the fat and the weight will sink it.
Tt should lightly float. Miss Barrows
will demonstrate today how delicatsly a
chicken croquette or a cream fritter can
be made and will also serve dozen nice
buildings.
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Against a Liquor Agency.

A petition against the establishment of
liquor agency in South Portland, was
circulated by the ladies of that place
yesterday and received many signatures.
The petition is counter movement
against recent vote of the town author
izing the selectmen to establish liquor
agency.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-03-26

ANY one walking on Congress St. can
not fail to observe the immense pile Of
Onion cigars in C. II. Guppy & Co.'S win
dow. The demand for the popular cigar
is enormous. Mr. Alden informs us that
it is almost impossible to fill orders
promptly. Light colors are the demand
and sell the best. We advise our readers
to try them. They are excellent.
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The Boston & Maine road has just is
sued new schedule of second class
western passenger rates. The fare to
San Francisco is put at $54.76 or So be-
low the Boston &c Albany rate.
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Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate in
this county have been recorded at the
registry of deeds:
Westbrook-E H. Moses to Second Adj
vent Society
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Montgomery Guards.

A special meeting Of the Montgomery
Guards will be held this evening, March
10Th, to take action on the death of Com
rade Thomas J. Clancy. A full attend
anee is requested.
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School Committee Meeting.

The regular meeting of the School
Committee for approval of bills was held
yesterday afternoon. All the members
of the board except the Mayor were pres
ent. The meeting was presided over by
Mr.. Bradley.
The committee on estimates and ex-
penditures reported bills to the amount
Of SO, 1923. IS. The bills were approved
and the meeting adjourned.
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FOR SALE.

Pleasantly situated houses with land
on DeerinG, Carleton, Bramhall, Con.
gress, Spring and Park streets, and
other locations in various parts Of the
City; also good building lots.
BENJAMIN SHAW,
81 1-2 Exchange St.
mar25 d1wSthps
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-03-26

Which is to be one Of the chief
features Of our new Department
Store. We know Of no better way
than TO offer you some special
inducements TO visit it. To this
end We make three offers, which
are almost sensational in their
character.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-03-26

A union temperance meeting under the
auspices Of the W. c. 7. u, will be held
Sunday evening at 7.S0, in All Souls
church.
Mrs. L. M. N. Stevens will give an adj
dress, and the pastors of the other
churches will take part in the exercises.
A cordial invitation is extended to all.
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SarsapariIIa
MIR. B. n. Rose

Is well known in Rochester, n. Y, as head
OF the firm OF Rose G. Eddy, wholesale and
retail dealers in general hardware and house
furnishing goods, at 1877 East Main Street.
The statement OF so prominent q man must
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1892-07-06

collected by the borough assessor and collect
or, respectively, and said collector shall re-
ceive and hold the school moneys SO collected.
within said borough, in trust. TO be paid out
on the order of the district clerk or treasurer
of the school district, or school borough. in
the manner provided by the act entitled "An
act to establish system of public instruc-
tion," approved March twenty seventh, one
thousand eight hundred and seventy-four.
s. And be il enacted, That all taxes shall be
and become due and payable on the day, in
each year. fixed by law in the county wherein
such borough is situated, and that in case any
of any real estate shall be and remain due,
unpaid ana in arrear for the space of six
months after such day, then and in that case
it shall be the duty of the mayor and council
to cause the same to be collected by issuing
their warrant to the borough collector for
the sale of the lands or real estate on account
of which such taxes were so levie- and as
sessed, in the same manner and to the same
effect, in all things. as provided in and by an
act entitled "a further act concerning taxes,
making the same a first lien on real estate.
and to authorize sales for the payment of the
same" approved March fourteenth, one thou
sand eight hundred and seventy-nine. and the
several supplements thereto
6. And be it enacted, That all acts and parts
of acts both general and special. inconsistent
with the provisions of this act be and the
same are hereby repealed and that this act
shall take effect Immediately.
Approved April d. 1892.
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CHAPTER XLVII.

An Act to amend an act entitled IAN act regulat-
ing proceedings in criminal eases Revisonl APP
proved March twenty-seventh, one thousand
eight hundred and scventy-iOur
/. BE 1t enacted by the Senate and General As
sembly of the State of New Jersey, That section
twelve of an act entitled AN act regulating pro-
ceedings in criminal cases. RevisionL approved
March twenty seventh, one thousand eight hundred
and seveny-four, be and the same is hereby amend
cd to read as follows
H. And be II enacted That the court of general
quarter sessions of the peace and the justices of the
peace and each and every of them in and for every
county of this state hereby authorized their
discretion to let TO bail or manprise, unto the next
court of general quarter sessions of the peace,
court of yer and termner and general Jail delivery,
TO be held in said county, all persons who or
may be arrested or imprisoned In their respective
counties for any offence of crime therein done OF
attempted, except such are shall be charged
with treason, murder, manslaughter, sodomy, rape,
arson, burglary robbery forgery or suspicion there
OF, and no person or persons charged with the
offences any of them excepted as aforesaid
shall be admitted TO bail mainprise by the said
court OF general quarter sessions of the peace, ex-
cept where now by law otherwise provided, or by
the said justices of the peace any of them IL any
person arrested for any crime or offence for which
justice of the peace may let TO bail maipprise
aforesaid shall request that he be taken before
justice of the peace residing in the city town,
township or village in which such arrest Is made,
and elected In such city, town, township village,
II shall be the duty of the officer making such arrest
TO take the person arrested before such justice of
the peace at his office, in order that the person
arrested may be admitted to bail as aforesaid pro-
vided, that when arrest is made within any
building enclosure wherein the party arrested is
charged with keeping disordery house otherwise
violating the law, it shall not be lawful for any
justice of the peace or other officer TO take bail
within such building or enclosure.
O. And be 1t enacted, That this act shall take effect
Immediately.
Approved March Q, 1892.
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CHAPTER Gel

A Supplement to an act entitled t'An act to
create county boards of license commission
ers and to define their powers and duties. |"
approved March twentieth, one thousand
eight hundred and ninety-one.
1. Be it enacted by the Senate and General
Assembly of the State of New Jersey That
it shall be lawful for the county board of Ii
cense commissioners to grant transfers of IL
censes which shall have been granted by said
board and TO grant licenses for the fraction
al parts of year at the same rate of license
fee per annum fixed by the said board, upon
the same terms and conditions as are now
or which may be hereafter. required by any
ordinance or ordinances passed by any board
of excise commissioners created by ordinance
of the city council or other governing body
of any city. under and by virtue of an act of
the legislature of this state entitled "An act
to establish an excise department in cities of
this state.' approved April eighth, one thous-
and eight hundred and eighty-four. as
amended June first one thousand eight hum
dred and eighty-six, or where there are no
city excise boards. and the city council there
of have power to grant licenses then, under
such terms and conditions as said city coun-
Gil thereof grants transfers of licenses.
2. And be 1t enacted, That the secretary be
entitled to receive the sum of five dollars for
each license to be paid by the applicant when
petition is filed.
8. And be it enacted, That all acts and parts
of acts inconsistent herewith be and the
same are hereby repealed, and this act shall
take effect Immediately.
Approved April a, 1892.
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CHAPTER LyII.

An Act to amend an act entitled "a supplement to
an act entitled An act to reorganize the board of
chosen freehoders in counties Of the first class In
this state," approved April third one thousand
eight hundred and eighty-nine and which sup
plement was approved April sixteenth one thou
sand eight hundred and nnety-One.
L. Be 1t enacted by the Senate and General
Assembly of the State of New Jersey That
to read as follows:
l. Be it enacted by the Senate and General
Assembly of the State of New Jersey, That
members Of the board of chosen freeholders in
the counties of the first class in this state ex-
ceptng the director al large thereof shall be elected
by assembly districts, at the time or times of
holding the charter, city, town. village or town
ship elections to be held in the year one thousand
eight hundred and ninety-three, and every third
year thereafter and that such election of members
of said boards shall be confined to those elections or
assembly districts IN which such municipal elections
are being held; that the director at large of said
board shall be elected as heretofore.
2 And be il enacted, That section two of said
supplement be amended so as TO read as follows;
y. And be 1t enacted. That the term of office OF
such members except such director, shall begin on
the second Wednesday OF May next after every
such election, and shall continue for three years
and until others shall be chosen and legally quail
fed in their stead and the term of office of such
director at large shall begin and continue hereto
fore.
3. And be II enacted, That section three of said
supplement be amended so to read as follows:
3. And be 1t enacted That the term of office OF
the members Of the present boards of chosen free
holders In said counties, except the director at
large, be and is hereby extended until the second
hundred and ninety-three, and until their sue
cessors may be elected and qualified.
4. And be it enacted, That all acts and parts OF
acts inconsistent with the provisions of this act be
and the same are hereby repealed and that this act
shall take effect immediately.
Passed March 10, 1892
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certified copy thereof may be filed in the
Office of the secretary of state upon the pay
ment to the secretary of the state. for the use
of the state, of the sum of twenty dollars.
and shall from thence be deemed and taken
to be the agreement and union contract of
the said companies for the joint or several
building, maintaining and operating of said
bridge, together with its connections and
appurtenances and approaches thereto and
stations and a copy of the said union or joint
contract or agreement. duly certified by the
secretary of state under his official seal, shall
be evidence in all courts and places of the ex-
istence of the said union or joint contract or
joint contract or agreement and that the
foregoing provisions of this act have been
fully observed and complied with.
g. And be 1t enacted. That all acts and parts
of acts, whether general. special, local or
otherwise, in any manner inconsistent with
or repugnant to the provisions of this act, be
and the same hereby are repealed
L. And be it enacted, That this act shall take
effect Immediately.
Approved April g. 1892.
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CHAPTER XIV.

An Act concerning certain cities of the second class
in this state and constituting police court In
court in such cities and providing for the appoint
ment of police justices of such courts and defining
the jurisdiction, powers aud duties OF such police
justice and abolishing all other police courts re-
corder courts and police justices in such cities
/. BE 1t enacted by the Senate and General
Assembly of the State of New Jersey That
there shall be constituted In each city of the
second class in this state having population OF
fifty thousand and over court, to be designated
police court of the cities of the second class in
this state.
courts of record and have official seals, and all
persons shall be amenable to punishment for con-
tempt of said court in same manner as in other
courts of record OF this state having power to
punish for contempt of court aud licensed attor-
neys shall not be necessary in the prosecution or
defence OF any sutton proceeding in such courts;
that the police justice Of the police court of such
cities shall make such rules may be necessary for
the orderly conduct aud business and proceedings
Of such court the said rules shall be approved by
and subject to the revision of the president Judge
of the court of common pleas of the county Ia
which said city is situated.
3. And be it enacted That the police Justice of
said court shah be appointed by the governor by
and with the advice and consent of the senate and
shall continue in alice for the fixed term OF Eve
years from the date Of said appointment aud until
their successors are appointed and qualified; that
in case of vacancy in any such Office of police
Justice the governor Of the state shall fill such va
cancy until The regular appointment fill the same
is made as hereinbefore provided, and the person
so regularly appointed herein provided shall
hold his Office for the full term of 1--WE years from
the date of his said appointment.
4. And be it enacted, That the police court and
police justice hereby constituted and provided to be
appointed in such cities of he second class shall be
instead and shall take the place Of and be in lieu Of
any and all other police courts police Justices or
recorders special justices in any such city and
the terms of Office of any ana all other police JUS
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CHAPTER cell.

A Supplement to an act entitled IAN act for
the formation and government of Dor
oughs." approved April second one thou
sand eight hundred and ninety-one.
/. Be it enacted by the Senate and General
Assembly of the State of New Jersey. That
in all boroughs which are or hereafter may
be Incorporated under the act to which this
act is supplement. the assessors shall with
in said boroughs possess the like powers and
perform the like duties as assessors of the
several townships of this state. and they
shall. on or before the third Tuesday of
August in each year, deliver the duplicate
of such assessment to the mayor and council
for revision. addition and correction, as pro-
vided by law and said assessor shall be a
member of the county board of assessors of
the county within which said borough is
situated.
O. And be it enacted. That the collector,
sess and perform the like powers and duties
as the collectors of the several townships in
this state and in addition thereto he shall
collect. have hold and receive all moneys
assessed or raised by taxation or assessment
for any and all purposes within the borough.
and also all fees for licenses fines, penalties,
the borough. and which said taxes. assess
ments and moneys OF every kind and nature,
except only school moneys shall be held by
said collector and be paid out by him only
upon the warrant of the mayor and council.
signed by the mayor attested by the borough
clerk with the corporate seal affixed which
said warrant shall. among other things state
the fund against which drawn. and be dated
the day upon which the same was ordered
issued by the mayor and council; provided
however. that it shall not be lawful for the
mayor and council TO order warrants drawn
on the collector. except at regular meeting
or an adjourned regular meeting and that
all meetings of the mayor and council shall
be held within the borough.
g. And be IL enacted. That there shall be APP
portioned to the borough by the proper off,
GERS of which the borough assessor shall be
one, in the manner provided by the act enti-
tied "An act concerning taxes. approved
April fourteenth, one thousand eight hum
bred and forty-six, and the various supple
ments thereto. the just proportion of the
state and county taxes to be raised within
the borough, which tax shall be assessed and
collected by the borough assessor and collect
or respectively, and shall be paid to the
county collector by the borough collector
under the warrant of the mayor and council
4. And be IL enacted. That the school taxes
to be levied, assessed and collected, within
said borough. shall be levied. assessed aud
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CHAPTER XLVI.

Further Supplement TO an act entitled Gan act
to authorize the acquisition of real estate and the
erection Of buildings thereon foI the use of police
departments in cities of this staien approved
April eighth, one thousand eight hundred aud
eighty-nine.
/. BE II enacted by the Senate and General Assem-
bly, OF the State of New Jersey, That should the
amount of one hundred thousand dollars provided
for In the supplement approved March ninth, one
thousand eight hundred and ninety cone to the act
to which this is further supplement, as the limit
of expenditure for the purpose of carrying out the
additional accommodations for the precinct station
houses, for the use Of the police department OF any
such city contemplated by said acts that then and
in such IL shall be lawful for the board having
charge and control of the finances in any such city
TO increase such appropriation from time to time,
upon the request Of the board having control of the
police department in any such city, to an amount
not exceeding IN the aggregate the sum of one hum
dred and twenty thousand dollars which sum shall
be the limit of expenditure under said act
g And be II enacted, That at least the sum of ten
thousand dollars shall be raised Ia each and every
year hereafter by the tax levy for such city and
applied by the board having charge and control oil
the finances in such city to the payment of the
bonds issued and to be issued under this act and
the acts of which this Is supplement until said
bonds shall have been paid and satisfied.
3. And be it enacted, That all acts and parts OF
acts inconsistent with the provisions of this act be
and the same are hereby repealed, and this ac
shall be deemed TO be public act and shall take
effect Immediately.
Approved March q, 1899.