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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-04-03
ED IN WHICH WASHINGTON Died.

TJyE RED IN WHICH WASHINGTON DIED.
thew still believed in and trusted him,
and enabled him to bear up against
criticism, faction and conspiracy, and
finally, by the browning victory at
Yorktown, to bring the long struggle
to it's glorious end.
The name of George Washington
stands unexcelled and majestic among
the heroes and rulers of the earth-the
unquestioned and peerless glory OF
these later ages. Other heroes and
rulers have equaled, yea, excelled him
in genius and intellect; Others have
been, perhaps, as patriotic and honest;
others have commanded in war and gov
erned in peace with equal skill and adj
ministrative ability. But we look in
vain to history certainly to the history
of modern times-for another example
of man with such rare blending of
moral and intellectual qualities; such a
perfect balance of faculties; such
soundness of Judgment unclouded by
prejudice; such justice unswayed by
interest or Partially; such courage
without rashness; such dignity without
haughtiness; such wisdom without self
conceit-a great assemblage, indeed, OF
faculties and virtues which made him
truly worthy of that felicitous and i'm
mortal aphorism of Henry Lee: First
in war, FIRST in peace, and first in the
hearts Of his countrymen."
CHARLES s. MAY.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-04-03
rhe ralk of rwo Won,en.

They were speaking of certain well
known divine who, in addition to his
church work, was teaching in a theolog-
ical school.
''He's been having exegesis over at
Cambridge this winter, I believe" re-
marked the superior looking woman in
tie English walking hat and tailor made
gown.
"Dear mer' exclaimed the little one in
furs and feathers as she arranged her
violets. ''Dear me! but not seriously, !
hope?"-New York World.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-04-03
Michael Angeles Attempt at Suicide.

Michael Angelo, after receiving q pain
full injury to his leg by falling from a
scaffold while at work upon 1.-THE Last
Judgment" became SO melancholy that
he shut himself in his room, refused to
see any one and resolved to let himself
die" Fortunately his intentions were
frustrated by the celebrated physician,
Bacio Rontini, who learned by accident
of his condition.-Dr. Charles W. Pill
grim in Popular Science Monthly.
- -
Cassius fell by his own dagger after
the battle of Philippi, the same dagger,
it is said, with which he stabbed Cesar
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-04-03
TIE PARISH SCHOOL.
Two little nuns are teaching school

Two little nuns are teaching school
Near by, on Cozy street;
pass each morning, as rule,
And now and then we meet.
The humble house is small and low,
Its walls. are rude and bare,
And yet ioiter by, for, oh,
1t seems 80 peaceful thereI
never liked to go to school;
l always rather play;
hated any kind of rule,
And sometimes ran away.
But when pass that little door
And breathe that holy air
Iwant to be q boy once more
And learn my lesson there.
Oh, little nuns, with wimples white
And hearts of purest gold,
My soul is troubled sore tonight;
My heart is growing cold.
oh, little nuns of sable dress
And souls of drifting snow,
Teach me the way of righteousness.
And l can learn, know.
A Is. Paine in Harper's Weekly.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-04-03

Two or three persons have written to
me asking how these waists faste1l IN
front SO as to leave no visible sign, and
I will say in reply that they are closed
in front in an invisible line, but the line
is seen on the real gown. Some fasten
on the side, and q very few in the back,
but with the present shape of the bodice,
with the dropping shoulders, that will
hereafter be impossible. The little cape
like caps over the sleeves may extend
into a sort of bertha across the back or
not, just as the wearer prefers.
The mate to the first gown was OF
pearl gray. with dark blue velvet ribbon
as trimming on skirt, sleeves and waist,
the ribbon trimming Stimulating vest.
The skirt was cut in the same fashion,
viz, an umbrella form. which gives the
right fare.
These two gowns are really models,
and no one can go astray who copies
them in any material except, of course,
very thin goods. The style of trimming
can be varied to suit the owner. Mar
row soutache braid or narrow puffs of
silk or velvet would be pretty, but not
SO durable and not in quite as good taste
as plain, fiat band or stitching. Mil
liners folds, though, would be very
proper if made Of the same stuff or 9th
er goods as heavy, like ribbed silk or
heavy faille.
saw one dress at recent opening
thatwas very dainty and modest gown,
and yet it was very dressy and chic. 1t
was of pale green and violet changeable
wool twill and had wide milliner's
fold around the bottom for sole garni-
ture. The belt was of the same color as
the lower sleeves and the triple revers.
| It was ribbed silk and of delicate lilac.
| There was sort of guimpe yoke of nov
city silk in Persian pattern and colors.
The waist was a plain Spencer. Any
body can make these, as they require
| scarcely any fitting
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-04-03

England received about 1o,057, 900 let
ters from the United States last year.
Germany received from us 5,S58, O40 let
tiers and France ], 8S4,040.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-04-03
LATITUDE In DRESS.
A Wide Range Of Styles for Spring
Fabrics.
Olive Harper Chats About What She Saw
at the Openings-Two Handsome Gowns.
Something Pretty In Trimming Be
'sClam Shell" Fringe Next.
Especial Correspondence

New YORK March 3d. think Inever
saw such delicate and dainty shades IN
wooden goods as those destined for spring.
They are finer than ever, and the weave
is closer, and they are quite as durable,
and yet they do not weigh half as much
as formerly-the ladies' cloth and broad
cloths, for instance.
The spring broadcloths are as fine and
close as those used for mems dress suits,
but women have the advantage over
them because the poor men can wear
only black, while there is no limit to the
color in woman's wear. The richest and
most striking of these broadcloths are
those in the tan and light browns and
the old rose, but there are pale greens
and blues, a dusky heliotrope, and there
are also some petunia and dahlia shades,
besides the usual grays and modes, dark
greens and blues The luster and finish
to these broadcloths make of them the
perfect material for all gowns that are
to have the severe outlines of a tailor
finish.
Two of this style of gowns have just
been finished here by famous ladies
tailor and they are types of the best
style in this kind of a gown. One is OF
made broadclcth cut in a circular skirt.
fitting closely over the hips and faring
at the bottom. There is a wide and a
narrow band of ruby velvet at the bot
tom, and the waist is sparingly trimmed
SO ,,oo
The record-union., 1893-11-18

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE
i State of California, in and for the County of
\ olo.
Capay Valley Land Company. plaintiff, VS..
Mary ii. Robb, defendant
The People of the State of California send
greeting TO Mary Ii. Robb, defendant.
You are hereby required TO appear in an ac-
tton brought against you by the abOve-named
PLAINTIFF, in the superior Court of the State of
California, in and tor the County of Yolo, and
to answer the complaint filed therein within
ten days exclusive of the day of service) after
the service on you of this summons-if served
within this county; within thirty days If
served elsewhere.
The said action is brought to obtain iudg-
ment and decree of this court:
First: That the defendant do and perform
each and all the conditions and undertakings
imposed by Il certain contract entered into be-
tween the parties hereto on the gath day of
April, 1889, and relating to Lot No. 34 OF the
Bonynge tract situated IN Yoio County, Cali
fornia.
Second: That the defendant pay the plaintiff
the sum OF five hundred and four dollars, for
interest due. according to the terms OF the said
contract; together with the sum OF fifty-seven
60-100 dollars paid by the plaintiff for taxes
on the land described, with interest from the
dates OF such payments at the rate of seven per
cent. per annum; together with the amounts
found due for rents and profits, and costs OF
suit.
Third: Forever barring and forecosing the
defendant nom all claim of right in or to said
lands.
All of which, together with copy of the
contract referred to, will more fully appear in
the complaint herein, which is hereby re-
ferred TO.
And you are hereby notified that if you fail
to appear and answer the said complaint as
above required, the said plaintiff will apply
TO the court for the relief herein and in said
complaint demanded.
Given under my hand and the seal of SAID
Superior Court, this Sd day of February in
the year of our Lord one thousand eight nun
dred and ninety-three.
IsEAIJ r. w. PENDFGAST. Clerk
VIM. SINGER, JR., room s. cor. Fourth and
Townsend streets, San Francisco. attorney
tor plaintiff. o21-9tS
The record-union., 1893-11-18
WAKEMAN'S VANDERINGS.
The Poet Travellers Peeps at Nor
way---IV.

Peculiarities of Travel in Norway
Mighty Stone Roads The Dram
mems Vel of Bergen. the Rock Road
of Bjerkaker and the Famous Zig
gag Descent of StalheimskIev-Nor-
weStan Ponies and Carrioles.
The record-union., 1893-11-18
Before Buckley.

of the charge against him of battery on
Con Kelly and a venire of twenty-five
jurors ordered for the 2lst in the Police
Court yesterday.
Angelo Brustolini was tried for battery
on All Wen. Wen testified that he went
to take some washing to Catfaro's saloon
and Brustolini caught hold of his queue
and cut it off, AS he did not have any
witnesses, and the defendant and two
witnesses denied it, he was acquitted.
The case of Bell Webber, charged with
being common drunk, was postponed
till to-day, she being too much indisposed
to appear in court.
The record-union., 1893-11-18

We are again before the pub
lie with an auction sale. This
time, vacant lots on the corner
Of Tenth and c Streets, 100 feet
square, which will be subdi-
vided in lots Of 4Ox16O. Terms
Of the sale are 10 per cent, upon
the fall Of the hammer and the
balance upon the approval Of
the court, as this sale is made
subject to the approval OF the
Superior Court Of Sacramento
County. The lots are in close
proximity to the railroad shops
and the business center Of the
city. This is a fine location for
small dwellings, and they rent
very readily, which is evident
by the fact that no vacant house
can be found in the neighbour
hood. Time OF sale OF these
lots is
The record-union., 1893-11-18
Calitnrnla Frnit SALES.

CHICAGO. Noy. 1.-THE Porter Brothers
Company sold at auction to-day three cars
of California fruit at the following prices ::
Verdel grapes, 50 25; haif-crates Verdel
grapes 85c; Tokay grapes, 81 9592 O5; half
crates Tokay grapes. 60c@S1 20; halfcrates
Cornichon grapes, 81 TO- half-crates Muscat
grapes, 60@95c; half-crates Ferrara grapes,
$4,000; half-crates Morocco grapes, soc.
The record-union., 1893-11-18
The Rest Authorities. A

Such as DIR. Dio Lewis, Professor Gross
and others, agree that catarrh is not a
local but a constitutional disease. 1t
therefore requires constitutional remedy
like Hoods Sarsaparilla, which perma-
nently cures catarrh.
The record-union., 1893-11-18

Csc: January, 6714c; February. 6sssc; March,
$3.50; May, 721zc.
CHICAGO. November 18th.
WHEAT-November, $3.50; December,
6o4c; May. 671sc.
The record-union., 1893-11-18

OILSKIN CLOTHING.-Buy and
dollar Mems So so Long Double Oilskns
Medium lengths sold
sold, Hats, Heavy Vests
The record-union., 1893-11-18
Meat Market.

Following are the rates for whole carcasses
rom sla ughterers to dealers:
BEEF-EirSt quality. 50515c; second quail
lty, 41a@5c; THIRD quality, 3Ia@4c p b.
CALN ES-4@5c Tor large, and 6@7c p ID
for small.
MUTTON-4@51Sc p D.
LAMB-607c p ID.
PORK-Lfve Hogs. on foot, grain fed, heavy
and medium, 5000; stock Hogs, 53E@515c;
dressed Hogs, 754@S16c q ID.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-08
THE OCEAN FERRY.

The Lucania has won the championship OF
the Atlantic earlier than her owners expected.
Her maiden voyage was so remarkably fast
that the dethronement of the Paris as queen of
the seas could only be regarded as question
of time: but as the season for maximum speed
had apparently passed, it did not seem prob
able that the record would be lowered until
next year. The Lucania in her second west
ward voyage triumphcd over adverse condi-
lions and won the browning laurel Of the sea.
Although the margin of time in her favor Is
barely more than half an hour, the record was
made in heavy seas and with strong winds
freshenng into gales. The best days rum $50
miles, is unprecedented in the merchant SER
vice The daily average is also the highest
ever made being 20S knots, against 2O5 knots
on her maiden voyage and 20.7 knots credited
TO the Paris on her record breaking run.
The Lucania and the Campana are unqucs
tionably the fastest steamers in any commercial
marine. Even if no change be made in the
pitch of the propellers they will probably
make better time when the machinery Is in
perfect running order, and will fulfil the ex
pectaton Of their designers in settling down to
a record of 81 days. Under the most favor
able conditions Of weather and sea the l.u
cania may cross the ocean in even less time as
will probably be demonstrated next August.
With reimbursement Of the pitch Of the screws
further surprises may be in store for the Cunard
managers. How long the Lucania will retain
the championship which she has won almost
without effort it would be unsafe for any ex-
pert to forecast. Apparently there is no steam
ship now afoat that can wrest ii from her
Great expectations may be formed respecting
the performance of the American liners now
building at the Cramps yards, but it would be
premature ut this time to consider this problem
of the future. What can safely be said is that
the record of the Lucania is not finality.
1t will be beaten by both OF the new Cunard-
ers, and finally outstripped by rival liners
The competition will continue so long rs the
building and operation Of fast steamers meet
on commercial terms There may be limits Of
expenditure beyond which a transatlantic liner
cannot be proftably run; but there is nothing
In the recent experience Of the steamship com
panies to indicate that fiveday steamers would
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-08

- tho white mans usurpation OF the land. Polka.
son will ride OF the floats lii the paraae and
will have with him the original treaty cea'ns tnS
chicago land. Those In charge are Trying 20 ma
some OF the whites who signed the treaty W rids
on the float with the Indian
died had the right to perform ceremony on any
occasion when the sovereign or Scotland visited the
kingdom of Fife which might have given her the
title of hereditary grand bootjack." BY an old
feudal custom the head of the Rothes family. when
hunt had to pull Off the roya, boots and invest
the royal feet in ease-givng slippers Royalty does
not often visit Fifeshire nowadays, but when the
Queen paid her first visit to the Tay Bridge the
Countess claimed and allowed her ancient priv
ege. small temporary platform was erected by
the side of the railway a few miles from Coupar
Fife and here the royal train stopped FOR Few
minutes Her NJ ljesty shook hands with the Coun-
tess, and the latter handed a pair OF sewed slip:
pers to the Queen. the act of taking on the royal
boots being understood to be covered by the pres
entatiOn OF the slippers
Professor Drummond is giving a series OF lectures
in the chapel of the University OF Chicago. and IL
also repeating in Chicago church. under the
auspices of the University Extension authorities.
the lectures Evolution which he gave at the
Lowell Institute, Boston,
The return to Boston from California Of a. r.
Goss the first instructor OF the city truant school
on Deer Island, in Boston Harbor. recalls an act
of heroism By which he saved the lives OF seventy
nine boys. 1t was during the great storm OF April.
1851 which demolished the old Minots Ledge
Lighthouse and washed the truant school building
out to sea. Mr. Goss's rescue OF the boys was most
hazardous and his bravery and GOODNESS on that
night won the thanks OF the city, through rescue
tons of the Board Of Aldermen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-08
REFUSING TIE SCHOOL LAWS.

The work imposed upon the commissioners
appointed by the Mayor TO revise the laws gov
erning the public schools of the city is of
wider importance than is likely 10 be sup
posed by those who have not given close at
tention to the subject. That the school system
Of this city suffers by comparison with the sys-
TENS of some other cities is fcebly recognized
fact, even on the part Of intelligent people.
The truth Is that our school laws wofully
behind the times They have come down TO us
from a former generation, and it is ii striking
illustration Of popular inertia that we have
been content to let them remain unchanged
until the present day. The last Legislature
adopted a law authorizing the appointment Of
"A commission to amend Them and Mayor Gil
roy has shown excellent judgment in his sccc-
ton of commissioners Messrs. Mcclure Olin.
Anderson Straus and Hunter are all ntclli-
GENT public spirited and progressive men. 1t
will be surprising if they do not perform their
work in Il thorough manner and with salts
factory results.
The commissioners have already collected Il
large amount Of information in reference to
the management Of schools elsewhere. and
this has been put in such form that il can
readily be made use Of. They now propose to
hold n number Of public meetings so as 10 give
all interested an opportunity 10 set forth their
views regarding the changes which may be de-
sirabc. The first of these hearings will take
place during the present week. on Wednesday
and Thursday evenings. at the rooms of the
Bar Association i'm West Twenty ninth-St. Ii
will be disappointing if Il good deal of interest
is not shown by the public and valuable in
formation elected. In order TO facilitate the
work the commissioners have prepared an out
line Of the points To which they wish attention
directed. These are the proper constitution of
the Department Of Education; the most Elf
cicnt method of administering the school prop
erty; the best method of appointing teachers
transferring them. etc, and the question Of
the expenditure Of money for the public schools
II is evident from this that the commissioners
have made Il careful preliminary study Of the
matters with which they are to deal. 1t re-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-08
ONE FOR AMERICA.

The Vicant won the first race easily. ana
earned her victory by superiority ut almost
cvcrv Dont Under the conditions prevailing
Yesterday exceptional speed could not he de-
vcIopcd. for although the sea WAS smooth the
wind did not exceed fifteen miles at any
time. and blew ftfully. Deductions being
made for the American yachts handicap Inc
time allowance of nearly two minutes, the race
was won with II margin of five minutes. As
the course was covered in about five hours thS
represented an average gain OF minute TO me
hour Averages are however. of little value
in determining critically the comparative
merits Of the yachts Each boat was tested by
her performance AT every stage OF the race anu
the advantage was generally with the WIZ
liant. II was essentially Il light-wcather con
test Favorable as were the conditions Tor
sightseeing and complete as was the cnJoT-
mont of the swarms Of spectators who went
down tlc bay. il il TO be hoped thai at least
one Of the succeeding races VIII oncr 1" '"'''
rigorous test Of the yachts.
4 more beautiful start WAS never Witnessed
in q Yacht race 50 we'll were the boats handled
that they crossed the line nearly abreast OF clch
other There were no errors of Judgment ana
each boat was sailed with admirable skill ana
disccrnmcut Lord Dunravcn and his men,
who had not been miscd by the fuk"s ana
flaws of the previous drifting match, did every
thing that human wit could suggest 10 III
crease the chances of the English boat. If the
Valkyric was behind NJ the finish it was through
no fault Of scamanship. 1t was becauS" III"
Vicilant was the better boat, At least under TIE
conditions of weather and sea for that DAY
There has been some silly talk about five cap
tains for the American Yacht 1t Will not he
repcated most effective answer 10 CENSOR
ous gossip of that sort given in the superb
handling Of the Vglant in yesterdays race
The drifting match meant nothing. because
suatchcs and streaks of wind could be had 10y
luck and missed by accident Yachts cannot
be fairly tested unless there be wind and
good deal of it. What there was yesterday
served the purpose Of demonstrating That the
American ccntrcboardcr was superior TO the
English keelboat in running, but not ncccs-
sarily in windward work over smooth
sea and with moderate wind. win
IA heavier pounding against the
sides. and with the wind blowing some
thing like q gale, there would be trial OF Il
different character The next race, over fri
angular course will bring out to greater adj
vantage the al.around sailing qualities of the
Yachts After the result Of the first contest the
second trial can be awaited by Americans with
a fair degree Of assurance, but not with over
weenng confidence. There may be many slip
'twxt the Americas Cup and the lips OF too
boastful Yankees. But il was a glorious race,
and Americans all have the right to be proud
of the victory and to be hopeful of final sue
cess.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-08
SUNDAY. OCTOBER s. 1895.
TWENTY-FOUR PAGES
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

Foreign. Admiral Mello, commanding the Brazil
Ian rebel squadron. has agreed not TO renew the
bombardment of Rio Janciro - Fourteen tliou-
sand Moors are intrenched in strong position
hefore Melilla - Prince Bismarck was taken
On q specal train from kiSsnacn to frei'rIchs-
suh.
Congress-Both Houses in session - Senate
Mr.. Voorhees, announced that he would ask Oh
Wednesday for continuous session until the
silver Purchase Repeal bill is disposed Of Scna-
tors Roach and Allen spoke against repeal -
House: Messrs Grosvcnor, Cannon, Hepburn,
Everett and others took part in the debate On
ffi5 bill to repeal the Federal Election laws.
Doncstic-Ihe second day Of the celebration
of the auarter-centennial of Cornell University
included speeches BY Chauncey NJ. Depew and
other eminent men - The total number oi
lives Loaf in the storm on the Gulf Coast is now
estimated at 2,2.5 - There wer, thrty-onc
new cases OF yellow fever at Brunswick. Ga. /;
one patient died - Polish Day celebrated
at the Worlds Fair - Football games took
place between many college teams -= The FL
mira Heformatory investigation was continue {;
Superintendent Brockway testified.
City and Suburban-The Vigilant won the first
race for the Americas Cup, beating the Naihyrie
5 minutes and 4 seconds on corrected time -
The New-York baseball team wen the first game
of the new series with Brooklyn - Yale Col
lere eleven beat the Crescent Athletic Club team
sixteen to nothing - Several bicycle riders
were badly hurt in races al Manhattan Field
- Fischer successfully defended his title Of
tennis champion Of Central Park -. The I'M
employed workmen held orderly meeting at
Union Square TO discuss political questions -
Winners at Morris Park: Nellie Peyton gelding,
Assignee, Sir Excess, Mary Stone, Astoria, Specu-
lation - The stock market dull and mar
now, but it remained relatively strong, and final
changes generally We're advances. The closing
was destitute of interesting feature Money on
call was nominal at per cent.
The Weather. Forecast Tor to-day: Fair: west
to south winds Temperature yesterday High
est, - degrees: lowest, 60; average, &C Is.