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The Portland daily press., 1892-03-04
Maine Press Association.

The executive committee of the Maine
Press Association have appointed the
following delegates to attend the annual
meeting Of the National Editorial Asso-
citation in California. The delegates will
leave Chicago May 9th, going by the Den
ver and Southern California roads. These
are the delegates: S. T. Pickard, Trans
cript, Portland; P. O. Vickery, sIllustra-
ted Monthly. Augusta; N. Il. Rich, Board
of Trade Journal, Portland; c. W. Rob
ms, Enterprise, Oldtown; and these are
the alternates: Joseph Wood, Coast Cot
tager, Bar Harbor; G. F. Flynt, Kenne-
bee Journal, Augusta; c. A. Pillsbury,
Republican Journal, Belfast; E. w. Nor
rill, Home Journal, Gardiner.
The Portland daily press., 1892-03-04
A DANGEROUS Shoal.

The captain of the Cora G. Meader,
which has lately made the run from the
Cumberland Bone Company's wharf at
Boothbay to Portland Light in two
hours and As minutes, reports danger
Gus shoal or rock about one third of the
distance west northwest from White
Rock Ledge to the main of the Kennebec
River. AS the Cora C. Meader was max
ing her run from Boothbay to Portland,
she came to the shoal or rock right in
the carryway of the inside passage. The
breaker was seen just in time to keep the
vessel off, and as she was going very fast
before the gale, she ran clear so that she
only struck her foot. The captain of the
Meader is very anxious that the govern
ment take notice of the obstruction and
mark it.
The Portland daily press., 1892-03-04


Veteran Firemen's Association.
There was very good turn out last
evening at the adjourned meeting of the
Veteran Firemens Association.
1t was voted to close the books for re-
ceiving names for charter members.
1t was voted that a resolution extend
ing the sympathy of the association be
sent to comrade Robert W. Jackson on
account of the loss of his wife.
The old records of Washington Hook
and Ladder Company, 1862, were received
with the names and ages of it's members.
The following names were added to
the roll of membership of the associa-
ton making 1874 members in all:
Geo. A. Thomas, Joshua L. Sawyer,
Lewis E. Robinson Jos. I'll. Stickney,
James +. Libby, r. X. Galley,
James II. Morris, r. III. Brown.
Henry w. Goodhue, Lorenzo W. Dyer,
Daniel III. TOwle, Geo. H. Green,
T.. A. Trefethen, Geo. E. Brown,
W. S. Trowbridge, Frank NJ. Floyd,
Geo. A. Dow, r. H. Waite.
Ten members joined the New England
Veteran Firemen's Benefit Association.
The Portland daily press., 1892-03-04
City Government.

A special meeting of the Board OF
Mayor and Aldermen was held yesterday
afternoon.
On request of the judge of probate
that this board certify to the insanity OF
a person after hearing, provided she
should be deemed insane, the hearing
was had and certificate issued.
These petitions for new wooden build
ing permits were presented:
James S. Higgins, addition to Nos. 175
and III ST. John street, for two bed
rooms; granted.
Mrs. S. NJ. Ilsley, for enlargement OF
House No. Ga Bramhall street; granted.
e. r. Little, to erect a building for car
pet cleaning on Lincoln street, near cor
ner of Pearl; granted.
Washington Libby, to erect store
house on Market street, 80 feet long and
AZ feet wide; leave to withdraw.
Charles S. Morrill,, to erect a dwelling
house at No. 307 Bracket street; granted.
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Chairman Republican City Committee.
John H Foaq, Esq, Chairman Republican city

John III Fog, Esq, Chairman Republican City
Committee:
Sir anu in receipt of your communication in
forming me OF my selection by the Republicans
of Portland as their candidate for mayor. Per-
init me TO express, through you, to my party as
sociates, my thanks for this generous express
sion of their good will, and my grateful appre-
citation OF. the approval of my official course
which their action implies. With profound
sense of the responsibilities it may devolye upon
me, / accept the nomination.
A year ago was unfamiliar with the duties
of the position to which / was then elected, and
my pleasure at the manifestations OF the con
tidence of my fellow-citizens was necessarily
mingled with the apprehension Which my IN
experience naturally gave me.
That at the close of the term OF service Tor
which was elected, under allthe disadvantages
arising from lack OF experience a considerable
portion of my toWnsmen desire my continuance
in Off ce for another year is doubiy gratifying to
polls, shall enter upon the second year with a
reasonable hope that my acquired experience
will prove OF substantial use to the pubic
APPROXIMATION IS this year as II was last from
those Of our citizens with whose views upon
general political questions am in accord But
j have fallen far short OF my hope II my service
has proved satisfactory only to those agreeing
with me upon issues having nothing to do with
municipal affairs; and if again elected shall
sideratons interfere with that impartial dis
charge of the duties of the mayoralty for the
benefit Of the entire city which every good
citizen without regard to party desires and has
d right to demand.
Very sincerely.
Your obetlient servant
GEORGE w. TRUE.
The Portland daily press., 1892-03-04
Tolman-Sampson.

A delightful home wedding took place
at Bowdoinham Wednesday afternoon,
when Mr.. Charles H. Tolman of this city
was united in marriage to Miss Jennie
NJ. Sampson. The ceremony was per-
formed in a happy manner by Rev.
Dwight NJ. Pratt of this city. Apleasant
feature of the occasion was the receipt
of congratulatory telegram from the
clerks in Rines Brothers store, where
Miss Sampson was for several years en-
ployed; and further evidence of their
friendship was betokened by handsome
case of silver spoons and a very prettily
designed chocolate set. Congratulations
and good wishes were heartily showered
upon the bridal couple by a few intimate
friends who were present. In the eve
ming delicious wedding supper was
served. Mr.. and Mrs. Tolman will reside
at 3O6 Bracket street this city, and will
be ''at home'' to their friends after
March 18th.
The Portland daily press., 1892-03-04
Republicans should register today.
PERSONAL.

Mr.. A. r. Huston declines the Demo
cratic nomination for alderman of Deer
ing.
L. T. Carleton, Esq, of Winthrop, who
is at the Maine General Hospital for
treatment for an old army trouble, has
had a surgical operation performed, and
is progressing favorably toward recovery.
Miss Nellie N. Jordan of the Butler
school. is confined to the house by i'll
ness. Miss Grace Burrowes is acting as
her substitute. Miss Gertrude Morse of
the High school is out on account of i'll
ness
The Portland daily press., 1892-03-04
ANOTHER BAD FIRE.
Four Families Turned Out of Their
Homes Yesterday. q


Yesterday morning about 500 o'clock,
the large two and one-half stored double
dwelling, Nos. 249 and PSI High street,
was discovered to be on fire. Mr. Bailey,
who lives at the corner of High and
Portland streets, pulled an alarm from
box 81, and the department responded
promptly. The northeasterly gale was
raging and the firemen had to work
briskly.
By o'clock the fire was extlnguished,
but the building was Quilted, and the
walls turned into ice. 1t was herce
fight, well waged.
No 24o was occupied by Mr.. w. E.
Russell and C. H. Daniels, and No. 251
by Mr.. I. L. Lang and Joseph Tyler.
Mr.. Lang was dressing and noticed
smoke when Mr.. Tyler's girl, who was
getting breakfast in Tyler's kitchen,
cried fire, and in going out into the hall,
he saw flames on the roof. Mrs. Russell
only had time to throw on a dressing
gown over her night-dress and put on her
shoes, seize her baby and wrap him in
the bedclothes and fly to the neighpors
followed by Mr.. Russell with what things
he could lay his hands on. The neigh
bors took hold and got out all the furni-
ture they could. When the flames were
subdued the ruins showed a sorry sight.
Mr.. Russells property was valued at
$2500, and he had $1,000 insurance with
Palmer, Anderson & Little, in the Con-
tinental
Mr.. t. L. .Lang's loss is valued at
$500, with no insurance.
MI. G. Fl. Danielss loss is $4,000, in
sured for $500 with Morse & Guptill, in
the Security.
Mr.. Tyler loses $1,000; insured for $500
in the Continental of Philadelphia.
The building was owned by Cyrus
Cressey and valued at $4,000; insured for
$4,000 in the Royal, with Rollins &
Adams. 1t is thought the flames caught
from defective chimney.
The Portland daily press., 1892-03-04
For additional Local News see
Fifth Page.
BRIEF JoTTiNGs.

The Advertiser has added new folder
to its press.
The number registered yesterday by
the Board OF Registration was 90.
The High street church society have
lately purchased a new Decker Brothers
piano from Cressey & Jones.
There were only eight members gath
cred at the meeting of the Mechanics
Association last evening.
The Falmouth Club enjoyed their So
cial meeting last evening. Mr.. Mason ex-
hibited the photograph.
Rev. A. H. Wright will conduct the
noon at 40. All are invited.
Williston F. NJ. Auxiliary will hold its
annual meeting Friday at 8 o'clock at the
home of Mrs. Haines, 200 Danforth street
corner Emery.
One of the railway gates at the cross
ing of the Maine Central and the county
road in Deering was broken by the gale
Wednesday.
New bridge alarms have been erected
in the Eastern railroad yard to protect
brakemen from Portland bridge should
they come upon it unawares after dark.
The night force of the PRESS wish to
thank the Y. NJ. G. A. for the lunch sent
them last evening. 1t was delicious
dessert.
Mrs. John A. Bellows's first lecture in
her Shakespeare course will be given Mon
day evening next and tickets should be
obtained at Loring, Short & Harmon's
now.
The sewing circle of the Woman's Aux
Hilary to the Y. M. c. A., will be held at
the rooms today at p. nI All members
of the Auxiliary are invited without
futher notice.
At the meeting of the managers of the
Board of Trade, yesterday morning, the
only business transacted was the election
of Messrs. w. w. Roberts and P. f..
Turner members of the board.
Tuesday morning man giving the
name of Frank Williams and claiming
Waterville as his residence, hired team
at Legrow's stable to go to Morrills Cor
ner on business. He had not returned
the team yesterday.
The Portland daily press., 1892-03-04
The Samaritan Fan Party.

The fan party and promenade concert
to be given by the Samaritan Association
will draw a large party to City Hall to-
night These Samaritan entertainments
are exceedingly popular, and the patron
age extended comes from our leading
citizens as well as the general amusement
loving public. Chandler's orchestra will
furnish the music for the dancing, and
refreshments will be served in Reception
Hall. The Atkinson Company will fur
nish the reception room for the use of
the committee, and the decorations of
the hall will be very fine.
The Portland daily press., 1892-03-04
slip. That Always Raise a Laugh.

Slips That Always Raise a Laugh.
To few of us is it given never to make
q slip Of the tongue. On the contrary,
most people have some unpleasant mem
ory or other of some dreadful mistake
they have fallen into, and even although
years may have passed since the fatal
moment when their lips betrayed them,
they are still unable to recall the cir
eumstances without again experiencing
the agony and their cheeks displaying
the blush which followed upon the first
discovery of the slip. Take few exam
pies to illustrate what we have ad-
vanced. It was but very small and
even insignificant change OF letter
which rather spoiled the impressive elo-
quence Of a preacher, who, warning his
audience against idolatry, IN place OF
"Bow not thy knee to an idol, made a
false step and said, "Bow not thine eye
to needle"
In the same way the young clergyman
with the correct Oxford pronunciation
in giving the hymn, "Conquerlng Kings"
merely stumbled over the first vowel,
but being unable to save himself was
hurried over the precipice and startled
his congregation with the announce
ment, "The hymn tonight will be kin
quering Congs, Kinquering Congs.'"
Much the same was the pitfall into
which a reverend gentleman walked
when in place of saying "Behold the
fig tree, how it withereth away" by a
simple transposition of two letters he
asked his audience to Behold the wig
tree, how it fithereth away. "-London
rTah1at ~
The Portland daily press., 1892-03-04
OBITUARY..
James Mcwhinnie,

Rev. James McWhinnie, d. d., former
ly the pastor of Free street church IN TINS
city, died suddenly of heart disease at
his home on William street, in Cambridge
port, Wednesday evening, at Z O'Clock.
He had suffered with heart disease Tor
some time. On Monday he was taken III
with a severe cold, which aggravated MS
heart trouble and caused his death.
DR.. McWhinne was born in Thomp-
sonville, Connecticut, March 6, 1910. He
was fitted for college at the Sutfield Lit
erary Institute, and was a student III
Rochester University when the war
broke out. He left college, shouldered
his musket, and went to the front as a
member of Connecticut regiment. lie
was sergeant at the battle of Chancei-
louisville. in 1868, and there he was shot
in the knee, making amputation OF the
leg necessary. He survived the opera
ton, and then went to Brown University
to complete his college education. He
graduated from Brown University in 1867
and from Newton Theological Institu-
ton in 1870. In May, 1871, he was OF
dained to the ministry at Lansingburg,
N. Y, a suburb of Troy. In 1874, he be-
came pastor of Free street church in this
city, and remained in that capacity Tor
ten years. In 1884 he accepted call to
the First Baptist church in Cambridge
port, and remained there up to the time
of his death. He was given the degree
of Doctor of Divinity by Brown Univer-
sity about four years ago.
DIR. McWhinnie's wife survives him.
She is from Connecticut, niece OF the
late Rev. DR.. Smaller. Two children, a
young son in the high school, and a
daughter in the grammar school, survive
their father.
While in Portland, DIR. McWhinnie was
much loved and universally respected by
the entire community. He was man
of earnest convictions, untiring in his
devotion to duty, and always straight
forward and manly in his dealings with
men. He was an eloquent preacher, go
ing direct to the point, his discourses
Astounding in plain common sense and
evident sincere conviction of the truth of
his belief.
OF his work in Cambridgeport the Bos-
ton Journal says:
He was an earnest and hard working
advocate of prohibition, and his many
and most eloquent endeavors during the
past years did much for the advancement
of the cause Of temperance in Cambridge
1t has been said that he was the most ell
oquent clergyman in Cambridge, and his
untifing efforts have been appreciated by
all denominations.
He was great friend to the soldier,
and he knew well the many hardships
suffered during regular service, he hav-
ing served through the civil war, and
was often reminded of his service as a
soldier for his country by the fact that
he lost leg at the battle of Chancellors-
Vile. He was member of the John A.
Logan Post, No. 1877, G.. A. R., of Cam
bridgeport.
DR.. McWhinnie made trip to Europe
last summer, accompanied by his son.
One of the last things he wrote was a
brief tribute to the late DR.. Hill, which
was published in the Portland papers not
long ago.
The Portland daily press., 1892-03-04
A Canard.

A story was current yesterday after
noon to the effect that the steamer For
est Queen had exploded her boiler and
all hands had been more or less injured
on the trip from the islands to the city.
The officers on the beat that includes the
boats dock investigated the rumor.
They found the steamer at her wharf,
went all over her and found everything
all right
The Portland daily press., 1892-03-04
The fact that man has been a voter for
fifty years will not avail if his name is not
on the new list.
Sailing of the Circassian.

The Allan liner, Circassian, sailed at
$50 p. M yesterday, with cabin, II in
termediate and steerage passengers.
She took in her cargo 12,SS1 barrels of
apples, 1920 of which were Maine apples.
Pilot Parsons, who took her out did not
attempt to return; but continued on to
Halifax.
The Portland daily press., 1892-03-04
That New Block for Congress Street.

Mr.. Baxter states that he has taken no
steps tawards building a block on Con-
gress street; that the article in the Adj
vertiser last night relating to new
block on Congress above Oak street to
be built the coming spring by him is
premature, as nothing has been done
whatever in the direction stated. Mr..
Baxter had sketch for a three stored
building on Congress street made some
time ago us suggestion for building,
and this is all. He is taking no steps to-
wards building, and says that he cannot
imagine how rumor SO wholly baseless
should lave started.
The Portland daily press., 1892-03-04
Ward Three Committee.

The Ward 8 city committee will be in
session at room IA, Jose block, opposite
Printers Exchange; Saturday evening
from to O'Clock. Any Republican
voter of Ward who wishes to be sent
for by team on election day, by leaving
word with the committee, will be accom-
modated. The room will be open to all
who wish to come.
The Portland daily press., 1892-03-04
Serious Accident.

A little son OF Mr. Daniel Mccain at
tempted to get on board a team al
Knightville, Wednesday afternoon. He
was thrown from the team and received
such bad scalp wound the surgeon had
to take nine OF ten stitches.
The Portland daily press., 1892-03-04
Appointment by Sheriff Cram.

Mr.. Walter H. Dresser, who has been
turnkey at the Jail, has been appointed
deputy sheriff by Sheriff Cram in the
place of Mr.. Chenery, appointed by Gov
ernor Burleigh county treasurer; and
Mr.. George Grover has been made turn
key at the Jail in place of Mr.. Dresser.
The Portland daily press., 1892-03-04

Mrs. yVinslow'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 Dar-
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. zoe bottle.
feb8aIW&F&wly
The Portland daily press., 1892-03-04
neering CItizens, Caucus.

The citizens caucus which was called
for last evening Adams's hall, Wood
fords, did not materialize. The storm
evidently was the factor that kept people
away, and SO the caucus was not held.
The Portland daily press., 1892-03-04
women's National Council.

Every woman's society of Portland, of
whatever kind should be represented by
large numbers at the meeting in Baxter
Hall, this afternoon, at 8 o'clock. All
women, whether society women or
not, are cordially invited to be present.
The Portland daily press., 1892-03-04

wher Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria-
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
dec11 eod&wJy
The Portland daily press., 1892-03-04
Portland Marine Underwriters.

The annual meeting of the Portland
Marine Underwriters has chosen the fol-
lowing officers:
Advisory Committee-Wm. Leavitt Henry
p Dewey. Geo. Trefethen, Fritz II. Jordan, S.
c. Dyer, John Fl. Humphrey and H. M. Sar-
gent.
Attorney-Albert B. Hall.
The Portland daily press., 1892-03-04
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,

The a0eather today
Is likely to be
snowy. 1000
ITNHE best protec-
4 ton one can have
from the billiards.
and snow storms of win
ter and the rain storms
of summer, is a good cloth
covered Waterproof Mac
intosh.
A Macintosh is about
the most indispensable
garment of the entire
wardrobe. It's in abso-
lutte need tWO-thlrdS OF
theyear and the possession
Of a good one is a salts
faction all the rest of the
time.
We keep the London
ones which are considered
best, because they're Eng
fish, and we have the
home made ones, which
are best because they are
American.
You can pay almost
any price you like be-
tween $4.75 and $4,000.
The American made
goods cost less of course,
and you can save from
$I.oo to 5000 on the cost
Of storm coat if you
don't care for the label.
Storm Clothing for
Men, Women and Chill
dren.
Umbrellas.
The Portland daily press., 1892-03-04

The Democrats are straining every nerve
to get their voters names on the list.
Republicans should do likewise.
The Portland daily press., 1892-03-04

The basement depart
ment is selling this week
a lot of Japanese { Dwarf
ware) Baking Bowls in
two sizes at Ioc and 15c.
A lot of Blue Oatmeal
Dishes at SC and a coun-
terful of Plates at nc.
There are two or three
other pottery bargains
here which you who keep
house and have a con-
slant use for dishes of
this sort should see.
The Portland daily press., 1892-03-04

Every Republican should bear this in
The Portland daily press., 1892-03-04
Daniel Coffin.
To the Editor of the Press:

To the Editor of the Press:
Mr.. Daniel Coffin, who died in this city
on February Doth, was born in Buxton,
moved to North Yarmouth, where he
learned the blacksmith's trade. AT a very
early age he commenced business for
himself, having the direction of all the
blacksmithing done in that town for the
main stage line running from Portland to
Augusta, as long as that line was in ex-
istence. At the same time he built up a
large local business, which he carried on
until 1855, when he moved to Portland.
Here he engaged in the wood business
for short time, after which he entered
upon the grocery business in company
with Josiah l.. Boston, on Cumberland
street, where he remained until the year
1884, when he moved to Munjoy Hill.
where he has been actively engaged in
business until within less than two weeks
of his death. In all these years he
maintained character of strict business
integrity, and lived consistent Chris
tian life.
Mr.. Coffin was twice married, first to
Sophia Prince of Cumberland in 1885,
and in 1857 to Margaret Merrill of Yar-
mouth, who survives him.
Few men had stronger love for home
or by genial hospitality made it more at
tractive to others than he. Throughout
his whole life, Mr.. Coffin was constantly
helping others. Some of the noblest
traits of his character were best known
to those who came within the home cir
Gle. =
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THE TRUE GENUINE
HUNGARIAN BITTER WATER
is THE CELEBRATED
II![LIy'Z!lI[R!lIa![l

Bottled to order at the Famous Spring in Bud
apest Hungary, and imported direct by the New
England Agents, CUTLER BROS. & CO.,
Importing Jobbing Druggists, BOSTON.
To physicians and dealers sample bottles free.
Also agents for the justly celebrated
BETHESDA WATER.
Wonderfully efficacious in troubles of the Kid
neys and Bladder, as testified by our best
Physicians and many well-lln0wn citizens See
Descriptive Pamphlet. feb4eod4m
The Portland daily press., 1892-03-04

Recollect that no citizen can vote whose
name is not on the new lists.
The Portland daily press., 1892-03-04
THE PRESS.

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY.
AUCTION.
Il. O. Bailey s. Co.
ADJUSTMENTS.
Portland theatre.
City Hall-Stockbridge extra
EIGHTH PAGE.
Fl. II. Hay & Son.
Owen, Moore & Co.
Notice Cornish Brothers.
Position nted=-Organist
New Wants, To Let, Eor Sale, Lost, Found
and similar advertisements will be found under
their appropriate headings on page G.
The Portland daily press., 1892-03-04
Mrs. S. d. Wiggin.

ELLSWORTH, March 3.-Abbie L., wife
of DIR. S. d. Wiggin, one of the brightest
and most useful women in Ellsworth,
died this morning, aged about 45.
The Portland daily press., 1892-03-04
veteran Firemen's Association.

Failure to register means disfranchise-
The Portland daily press., 1892-03-04
a Good Voucher

at have known Mr.. Warren D. Wentz for
many years and can vouch for him as man
of veracity and one well known about here.
have sold him several bottles of