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The Portland daily press., 1893-12-25
A Clerks Stupidity.

A clerk in a dry goods store told us
humorous incident which had for it's her.
oine well known society girl. The
young man has in charge department
where paper patterns are sold, and the
other day in walked the aforesaid young
woman anxious to buy the pattern of
wrap for her aunt. "What size?" que
ried the clerk. "Oh, do not know"
answered the girl. Cannot you give
me some idea?" went on the youth, anx-
ious if possible to make sale. ''She is
rather large and above the average
height" laughed the fair maid, but this
answer was not one bit helpful, so she
was obliged to go sway without the de-
sired pattern, but as she was leaving the
store bright thought struck her, and
she returned to- the counter, and with
evident triumph in her face and manner
announced, II can get it now; she's As
years DID," and she could not understand
why this vivid description did not enable
the stupid person behind the counter to
give her the exact size that she required,
Philadelphia Times.
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-25
DEATHS.

In this city, Dec. oath, Kearn Mulkern, aged
"a wears.
Funeral on Tuesday afternoon at o'clock
from his late residence, 276 Fore street.
In this city. Dec. %, Jas. T. Mcdonnell, aged
35 years months.
Funeral this afternoon at 2.3O O'Clock from
No. "a India street.
In this city, the oath inst, Kats, wife of VIM.
j. Healy, aged 33 years.
[Notice Of funeral hereafter
In this city, the oath inst, Mrs. Bridget Duffy.
funeral Tuesday morning at $50 o'clock
from the residence of her daughter, Mrs Ber-
nard Clary No. 100 Sheridan street. Requiem
high mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate
Conception at 8 O'Clock.
In This city, Dec Oath Hattie D., wife of
George D. Tucker, aged Al years.
e s1 NeMbnry a.
In this CITY, Dec, 23, Mrs Mary F. Hoitt wild
ow of the late J. r. W. Hoitt aged 70 years s
months.
at No. 80 Beckett street.
In Boston. Mass, Dec. %, Nellie NJ. wife of
William S. Parker, OF Portland, aged 81 years
Funeral on Tuesday afternoon at o'clock,
from No. $40 Cumberland street.
In Palmyra. Dec. 10, Thomas p. Alban, aged
In winthrop. Dec. A, N. Laforest Remick
aged about % years.
In East Vassalboro, Miss Eliza Dow. aged
81 years.
In Rocklaud Dec. II, William A. Barker
aged 50 years;
In Rockland, Dec. 10, Hon. Nathan A. Far
well, aged 81 years.
In Calais, Dec. 10, William Henry Ward, aged
In Gardiner, Dec. II, Miss Lydia Whitney,
aged SO years.
in Rockland, Dec. ., Ruth Carter, aged
93 years.
aged A years.
In Leeds, Dec. y, Mrs. Cassandra Lane. aged
81 years.
In Farmingdale, Mrs. Ruth Woods, aged IA
In Bangor. Dec. 10. Mrs Eliza A. jacques
aged "A years.
In South Brewer Dec. -, Mrs, Ann Hall,
aged 81 years.
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-25
A SENSE OF PROPORTION.
TIE Potent Factor 1t May Become In IL

The Potent Factor 1t May Become In the
Problem of Life.
II am trying to cultivate sense of
humor and sense Of proportion" I
heard a clever woman say the other day,
'sand you have no idea what wonder
full help they are to me-" I have since
had practical illustration Of the potent
factor that the latter sense may become
in the problem of life, and now fairly
appreciate her statement of the power Of
proportion.
Having fingered very late over a more
than usually fascinating game of chess
the night before, was beguiled into an
extra nap in the morning, making me
late for the early train which I wished
to catch in order to keep an important
appointment in town.
AS the sky was lowering, indicating
rain, I pulled out pair of old shoes and
did not discover until Twas at the break
fast table that a little nail in one of them
had come through the inner sole and
was piercing my heel.
1t was too late to change them, and
the pricking made me cross. am quite
sure that I snarled at the dear little
woman who had increased my joys and
iessened my sorrows these several years
past, and that / scared my young folks
into unwonted silence.
actually hobbled on my way to the
station, the little nail stung so venom
ously, and before l arrived there fan
cied that my shoe must be half filled
with blood from its decorations.
| hardly returned Papa Clipston's
courteous greeting, and let somebody
else help old lady Sturgis on the train,
which neglect would have cut my wife
cruelty and ought to bring me to shame.
The Office boy skunk into the remotest
corner as slammed into the room, and
the man from Chicago will no doubt re-
tain to the day of his death supreme
conviction of the disagreeableness of
Bostonians as per example exhibited to
him on that occasion.
When at last there came a lull in the
rush of the day, removed the shoe and
sent it out for repairs. In 10 minutes it
came back, the offender removed, and
peace was restored.
1t was then that bright woman's re-
mark came back to me, and I felt it's
truth. That little piece of iron, pene-
trating the sole of my foot, had put
awry my whole body, brain, nerves and
temper.
What a gigantic disproportion be-
tween cause and effect! And, besides
the consequences to myself, there was
the reaction upon my wife, making her
unhappy all day long-for, strange as it
may seem, the dear soul loves me-and
the awful example of Feasibility that
set to the Office boy, and nobody knows
how much dislike and distrust Of Bos-
tonians was planted in that hospitable
Chicago breast, which will permeate
through generations yet unborn.
And all for tiny shoe tack!
Don't you see now how wise it would
be to cultivate sense of proportion?
AS for a sense Of humor, I have that.
for can smile even over coal BILL
Boston Herald
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-25
The Attachment of the Property of !. G.

The Attachment of the Property of s. G..
Stevens
The Ellsworth American brings fuller
reports of the attachment of the real es-
tate of SIG. Stevens. the proprietor of
the Brookline Canning Co., by L. Pick
ert & Co., of Boston in the sum of $780,
600.
Mr.. Stevens, who, with his family, is
passing the winter in Ellsworth, the fac
tory having shut down fer the winter,
was seen by q reporter for the American.
From him it was learned that the diff
Guilty arises over disputed accounts, and
is one of some years standing.
Instead of owing the Boston concern
anything, Mr.. Stevens says that L. Pick
ert e. Co., are largely indebted to him.
He alleges that the attachment is in the
nature of bluff; that he is in the habit
of paying his bills and that he is amply
able to do so. The American says that
developments since the proceedings ap-
pear to substantiate Mr.. Stevens's infer
ence that the matter is a.bluff. The firm
of L. Pickert & Co. made an assignment
on a Thursday, but the matter was not
public until Saturday. The liabilities
OF the firm are placed at $l75,00 and as
yet the assets are an unknown quantity
Mr.. Plckert stated to Boston paper
that among the assets is a canning fac
tory at Brooklin. MIR. Stevens says that
the firm of L. Pickert & Co. does not and
never dlo own cent in the factory of
which he is the proprietor.
AS Mr.. Stevens is well known in this
section, and held in high esteem, espec-
tally in Brooklin, where his paw roll
amounts to several thousand dollars
per week, no little interest is felt in the
outcome of the matter.
The writ was served by United States
Marshal Saunders and is returnable at
the April term of the United States
Circuit in this city.
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-25
The Prayers of savages.

Prayers are an important part of savage
custom. The Society islanders prayed be-
fore almost every act of their lives. In
Guinea a daily prayer is: so God, help
us; we do not know whether we shall live
tomorrow; we are in Thy hand" A bush
man says; 40 Oahu, give us food; both
hands FULL Another tribe: "Give me to-
day rice and yams, gold and aggry beads,
slaves, riches and health; make me active
and strong" But a savage in his prayers
thinks neither of morality nor of future
Westminster Review.
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-25
THIS CHRISTMAS.

1t is Season of Good Will as 1t Always Is;
But the Hard Times are Restraining the
Manifestations The Bundles Going
From Quarter to a Ha1f-Express Com
panies and Merchants Confirm the Story
that People are Economizing.
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-25
SUPERIOR COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE BoNNEY.

SATURDAY. = William P. Carr VS..
Charles Burleigh and wife. Action to
recover $54 for commissions on sale of a
house on Cedar street and on negotiating
loan. The defendant claimed that he
withdrew the property from the hands of
the plaintiff, and that the sale was nego-
tiated by the defendant alone, without
the aid of the plaintiff.
The plaintiff claimed that the purchas-
er, after negotiating with Ihim, went to
the owner and purchased directly, and
that in such case the broker, by usage
and custom, is entitled to his commits
sions. Decision reserved.
Benjamin Thompson for plff.
A. F. Moulton for deft.
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-25
MUNICIPAL COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.

BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.
Saturday-Ellen Greeley and Edward
M. Logan. Intoxication; each 80 days
in county jail
Edward M. Logan. Malicious mis-
chief; fined So and costs.
Thomas Pillow. Common drunkard;
80 days in county Jail.
Henry Harris. Search and seizure;
fined S1OO and costs and go days in
county Jail. Appealed.
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-25
MARRIAGES.

In East Hiram, Dec. 9, Herbert Foss and Miss
Nettie Clark
IN Howlall Dec 10 John G. Ferguson and
Miss Mabel E. Lancaster.
III Matinicus, Dec. 8. VIM. A. Williams of
Eastport and Mrs. Helen M. Ames OF Matinicus
In Isivermore Falls, Dec. s, Frank Davis and
Mrs. Matilda c. Weeks both of Jay
In Washburn, Nov. 20, j. Allen Churchill and
Miss Rdna Tuttle.
in Bucksport. Dec. IL, Daniel f. Davis and
Miss Annie Gardiner.
In fremont. Dec. Z VIM. H. c. Dodge and
Miss Lucy M. McMlllen.
Miss Grace Barton sT
In North Berwick. Dec 8. Curtis W. Blais-
dell and Miss Belle N. Bandall.
In Belfast. Dec. IL. Fred A. Lane of Prospect
and Mrs. Lizzie A. Harris of Belfast
In Winterport, Irving Hewes of Winterport
and Miss Carrie Bowden of SkOwhegan.
port and Miss Annie NJ. Garland of Orland,
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-25
Obituary Notes.
with a Forged Order.

Last night a man giving the name. of
James F. Stewart was arrested in
Schlotterbeck's drug store. He had at
tempted to make purchase on
an order purporting to be signed
by Harry G.. Thomas, but as Mr..
Thomas was right there and denied
having written such an order, the man
was arrested by Officers Firth and
Merrill. He claimed that the order
had been given him by man at the
United States hotel. vestigation by
the police failed to discover any such
man.
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-25
Messengers Notice.


Office of the sheriff of Cumberland County.
State of Maine. Cumberland, SIS. December
Goth. A. D.. 1898.
THIS is to give notice that on the 18th day
IL of December. A. D. 1893, a Warrant in III
solvency was issued out of the Court Of Insol-
yency for said County of Cumberland, against
the estate of
VALETTE D. WARD, of Westbrook,
adjudged to an Insolyent Debtor. on peti,
ton of Creditors of said Debtor. which petition
was filed on the 18th day of December. A. D.
1893 to which date interest on claims is to be
computed. That the payment OF any debts to or
by said Debtor, and the transfer and delivery Of
any any property by him are forbidden by law.
That a meeting OF the creditors OF said
Debtor, to prove their debts and choose one
or more assignees OF his estate viii be held
at Court OF Insolvency to be holden at Probate
Court Room, in said Portland In said County OF
Cumberland, ON the LIST day of January, A. d.
1894, att 10 O'Clock in the forenoon.
Given under my hand the date first above
written. SAMUEL d. PLUMMER
Deputy Sheriff, as Messenger Of the Court OF
Insotrencytor said County Of Cumberland 4
dec2O&27
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-25
Sure to Find 1t.

81 am going out to spend the evening,
Bridget, -" said the master of the house as
he came down stairs arrayed in full even
ing dress, "and want you to give this
note to your mistress as soon as she comes
in. Don't forget it, now"
"Shure, and won't. I'll put it in the
pocket of the hreeches yez have just taken
off. She'll be sure to find it then New
York Herald
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-25
The Death Rate.

The number of deaths for last week
was IS, from the following causes:
Addison's disease, 1; congestion of the
brain, 1 !; cancer, /; commissions, 1; ex-
haustion, l. enlargement of the heart, 1 !;
hemiphigia. /; congestion of the lungs,
L; myelitis, L; peritonitis, 1; phthisis,
1; pneumonia, 4; pulmonary tuber-
oulosis, 1; scarlet fever. l.; tumor, L;
total, IS.
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-25
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
The Hadyns.

The directors of the Haydn Association
active members urging them to use their
influence to increase the attendnce at re
hearsals 1t is said that unless the pay
ing mem bership is increased within a
short period the Haydn association,
which has existed for over forty years,
will have to be given up.
Ingomar.
The performance of "Ingomarn at
Portland theatre today, matinee at $50.
evening at 8, should go far toward the
enjoyment of "A Merry Christmas" by
those who love great play. we'll played,
by capable players. E.P. Sullivan in the
title role, Miss Martha Conway as
Parthenia, strong supporting company,
correct costumes, new and special
scenery surely makes a holiday attrac-
ton of unusual merit
The orchestra will be enlarged, and
under the direction ssof Prof. Grimmer
will render choice selection of new and
popular music. "A Trip Through the
Midway Plaisance," the new descriptive
melody will be a feature. The box Office
will be open at 81 this morning and
good seats for both performances are still
on SALE
Little Emily.
There are few old pays which hold
their grasp on theatre goers' affections as
does this famous adaptation from
Charles Dickens'ss David Copperfield". It
will be played at the Portland theatre
Friday and Saturday of this week by n
company composed largely of old favor
ties in this city.
Charles Fl. Thayer will play Mr..
Micawber, in which role he made the
reputation of being one of the best
eccentric character comedians in this
country In the supporting company
will be Maude Banks, Julia Batchelder,
Harry Meridith, George Schiller and
other favorites. Seats are now ready at
the box office for both performances.
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-25
OBITUARY..
Mrs. William s. Parker.


The many friends of Nellie NJ, wife of
William S. Parker, of this city, will be
panied to learn of her death. which oc-
CURED in Boston the 22d inst. Mrs. Par
ker was a most estimable woman, and
will be missed by large circle of friends,
whose deepest sympathy is extended to
the husband in his sad bereavement.
The funeral will take place on Tuesday
afternoon, at 2 o'clock, from $40 Cum
berland street.
Melville w. Drew
Especial to the Press.]
Jacksonville, Fla, December 14.-Mel-
vile w. Drew, one of the oldest and
most successful business men of Jack
sonville, died at noon today of a compli-
cation of lung and liver disorders. He
was native of Houlton, Me-. and had
lived here ~ years. AT the time of his
of Drew g. Hazeltine. and owner of the
Jacksonville & Atlantic road. He was
unmarried, and leaves a large property.
Rufus #. Ingals.
Gorham, N. H., December 24.-Rufus
f. Ingals, a lifelong and prominent citi-
zen Of this section, and recently appoint
ed postmaster here. died suddenly this
afternoon.
Obituary Notes.
Henry Pettitt, the English dramatist,
is dead,
Henry j. Crippen, prominent bust
ness man, formerly of Crippen, Law
renee & CO., died in Concord, N. H..
yesterday.
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-25

The Canada Gazette of Ottawa, makes
the announcement that the St. Lawrence
and Adirondack railroad has been leased
to the Central Vermont road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-16
A STATE MENT
OF Inc Situation by President Mcleod-Pfot
to Overthrow Road.

BosroS, March l5.-President Mcleod
of the New York and New England Rail
road made statement tonight. He said
AT O'Clock his afternoon at Hartford
Conn, counsel for n. +. Goldsmith ( Co.,
who have been using during the past year
every legal process within their power to
cripple the finances of the road, attached
20 engines in the service at Fast Hartford,
upon claim presumably of Suckney-
Convnham & Co, who contracted to fur
nish the company with coal for the year
ending July /, 1893. The counsel of the
company in Hartford, endeavored to ascer-
tain the amount claimed and offered draft
upon the company's treasury in payment of
the balance due according to the company S
books, it being impossible to furnish the
actual bills at so late an hour.
The books of the auditor show to be due
Stckney, Convngham & Co., the sum of
Si2 ,357, for which no demand was ever
made upon the company as am able to
learn. am convinced that this is but
another effort of persons interested in the
opposition road to cripple the service of
this company and make further unwar-
ranted attacks upon it.
am constrained to believe that most
gigantic conspiracy against the roads inter
est has been set on foot and is being
pressed with every means that can be de-
vised to cripple the property ruin its
credit, and make it an easy prey for
the financial vultures who are determined
to secure it upon their own terms.
The New York & New England Railroad
Company today, as far as am able to
learn, is in no need of financial assistance,
and if it is, am prepared to cash every
Just claim that may be made upon its
treasury
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TROTTiNG ASSOCIATIONS
Agree on Important Points in Regard to
Racing Rules.

Nrw YoKK, March IA special meet
ing of the conference committee appointed
by the National and American Trotting
Associations was continued here today.
Major p. 2. Johnston, Lexington, Ky,
presided. 1t was agreed TO recommend that
the distance in all races be fixed at 80 Yards
when fewer than eight horses start, and
when eight or more start, the distance to be
- yards.
1t was recommended that all penalties
aud fines i'll excess of S25 be recognized by
the association. The establishment of a
joint committee for the two associations
for the purpose of considering all rules and
arbitrating all differences was recommended.
IN effort was made to harmonic the differ
cnces in the rules of the two associations,
but this was not definitely arranged. The
conference adjourned to meet at Chicago
April T.
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BATH PAPERS
To be Consolidated and Better Service Will
Result for the Subscribers.

Barn, March lJ.--i Special Mr.. John
-. Pdtten, the new proprietor of the Bath
Daily Times and Weekly American Senti-
mel, is sparing no pains to push his papers
forward. His last move is to arrange for
the consolidation of the Bath Independent
with the Sentinel in the form of a new and
enlarged weekly paper. Mr.. +. G.. Plum
mer, the present editor and proprietor of
the Independent, will be associated with
Mr.. Patten. The new Independent will
appear for the first time from the Times
office OH Saturday, March %.
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COLBY ALUMNI
Tender Pres. whitman and Prof. Mathews a
Banquet al RockIand.

kockLASD, March l5.--At the close OF
the Colby University extension course this
evening, which has been very successfully
conducted by Prof. Shalor Mathews, a ban
quet was rendered. President Whitman and
Prof. Mathews by the Eastern Maine Colby
alumni. Rev. J. ?. Parshley, 81, was
toastmaster and speeches were made by
President Whitman, Prof. Mathews, c. f.
Richards of Rockport, president of the
alumni, Rev. j. F. Preble, ST. of Camden.
The occasion was an event of considerable
interest among the Colby alumni of this
part of Maine.
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iasleaal,e po.,ponelasa, Of ,be.e two maj,

indefinite posspone,neas of these I'VE mas
ters.
on motion of Mr.. Allan Of Washington
House document Ne. so6, bill an ACT in re-
latien To mileage of officers, Jurors and Wit.
nesses in Washington county was taken
from the table, and the Senate eoncurresl
with the House in indefinitely pestpouing
this bill.
On motion of Mr.. Swan,oa of Sagata.
hoe. resolve providing for bust of James
G. Blaine was taken frem the table and in-
definitely postponed. MIR. S~anton explain
ing that the naStier had been taken in hand
by the Blaine Memorial Association.
on motion of Mr., Allan Of Washington,
resolve providing for bust of Hannibal
Hamlin WAS taken from the table and in
definitely postponed.
TN motion of Mr.. Msllet Of Cumberland
the Senate adijourned,
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Toward Placing the New York : New England
In a Receivers Hands.

HARrFoRp, Conn, March l5.-What is
considered here TO be movement looking
toward the placing of the New York & New
England Railroad in the bands of a receiver
was made this afternoon. Sheriff Preston
and deputies. with Sheriff Tomlinson of
New Haven, and two deputies, went to
East Hartford and attached the property of
the company at the car shops and yards.
The attach nent was made at the instgation
of Stickney Cunningham &Co.,a Pennsylva-
mia concern which has a large bill for coal
against the company, and was for sloo, 900.
On the arrival of the officers Master Me
chanic Humstone ordered all TIE engines
into the roundhoase and telegraphed Super
intendent Hammond for Instructions. The
employees, 200 men. stopped work and let
the yards The officers attached all the cars
belonging to the New York 4 New England
Railroad Company, and are endeavoring to
find parties to receipt to the sheriff for the
amount of the attachment.
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Lighthouse and Life Saving Men Not to be
Disturbed for Political Reasons.

W,.HINero~, March l5.-Secretary
Carlisle today announced his policy in th'
matter of appointments in the lighthouse
and FIFE saving service. The announce
nent was male in connection with applica
tions for positions in the lighthouse service
Tie secretary writes: 'Lightkeepers ar'
held TO a strict performance of their duty
and unless some incompetency or neglec
on their part is shown, they will not be dis
turbed in their tenure of office. 1t has beel
the uniform custom for many years to re
gard the lighthouse establishment as a non
partisan service. 1t is my intention to con
tjnue that custom. No ligh,keeper will h
disturbed by re in his official position
merely because of political opinions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-16
NO STRIKE FEARED.
The Yale Lock Employees Will Make Even Bet
ter Pay Than Before.

New HAVEN, Conn. March l5.-zMan-
ager MacGovern of the Branfor,l
factory of the Yale Il Towne
Lock manufacturing Company, de-
cIares false the stories to the effect that a
strike is imminent at his works. Reductions
were ordered in certain departments, but the
men Will have improved machinery and
other advantages by which they can make
more than they could under the old scale OF
prices. The men. Manager MacGovern
says, has accepted the new scale, and every
thing is working harmoniously.
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ATKINSON CREDITORS
Nee. at Boston-AHairs Lett ir Hands Of
Advisory Committee.

BosroS. March IA meeting of the
Boston creditors of the Atkinson House
Furnishing Co. was held today, and com
mittee of three was appointed to investi
gate the eon,pany's affairs. The firm
counsel stated that J. w. Converse was tht
largest creditor.
Several suggestions as 10 the appointment
of co-assignee was voted down, and mat
ters were left in the hands of the advisory
committee