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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-04-27

ground frozen at depth of four feet be-
low the surface of the streets.
North Yarmouth.
To the Editor Of the Press:
VIII you please say in your
columns referring to the three
French Canadians who were drowned
in Royal river at North Var
mouth last week, that the officers and
people of the town have done noble
duty to the satisfaction of all.
ARTHUR FoRTIN.
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MAINE TOWNS.
Items of Interest Gathered by Cores
pondents of the Press.
Pownai.

PownaI.
[From Our Regular Correspondent
Mrs. Fannie Crowell Marston, wife of
George A. Marston and only daughter OF
Samuel S. Latham of this town, died at
her fathers residence on Monday morn
ing, April 24th. She was recovering
from a severe illness, and her attendant
physician felt no fears regarding her ulti-
mate recovery, consequently her death,
with scarcely a moments warning, is
great shock to both relatives and friends.
She was lady of rare talents, and has
for some years been an active worker in
our church. Her age was 80 years and
10 months.
The spring term of our schools began
on Monday April oath. Following is a
list of our teachers and the respective
districts in which they are to teach:
Bessie M. Drinkwater, North Pownal:
George P. Cushman, Paine District; Mel
lie A. Marston, Pownal Ceutre; Mary W.
Goddard, Merrill District; Linda M.
Noyes, McIntire District; O. o. Slower,
Tyler District. Miss Josephine Holds
don was to have taught in her own dis
trict, but on Saturday previous to the
commencement of her school she was
taken down with scarlet fever, so the
school will not commence until all
danger of further spread of the disease
is past.
Mr. Robert Pratt accompanied by his
wife, two daughters and grandson, all
from San Francisco, have recently been
at Mr.. P. Merrill's on brief visit. Mr..
Pratt is a son of the late Col. Pratt of
Freeport. On their return they will stop
for some days at the Worlds Fair. Mrs.
Pratt was before marriage, Miss Louisa
Merrill, daughter of Mr.. Moses Merrill
of this town.
Miss Caroline Porter, of Merrimac
Mass, is stopping at Mr.. III. P. Merrill's.
Curnheryaud
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-04-27

IRON Our Regular Correspondence

From Our Regular correspondent
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hunt have re-
turned from Somerville, Mass, where
they have been stopping for the winter.
They are now at Mr.. r. A. Aliens.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles E. Mason and
daughter have returned to their home in
Chicago, Ill.
Mr.. Isaac Libby is very low, and but
little hopes are entertained of his re-
covery.
Mr.. r. A. Allen has commenced on the
cellar of his new store.
School has commenced with Miss
Lizzie Cobb of Windham, teacher.
among the Breakers will be played
in Mystic Hall on Thursday evening.
Richmond.
[From our Regular Correspondent
Two barns containing about fifty tons
of pressed hay, and part of the house
owned by T J. Southland and occupied
by VIM. j. Dorr, on the Southland farm
at the west end of the village, were
burned Wednesday morning. Loss esti-
mated about $1,000; probably insured,
The fire originated in one of the barns
from some unknown cause. Mr.. Dorr' $
effects were saved, with the exception of
two dogs and part of his hens.
The water company workmen, digging
for trouble with the pipes, find the
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Windllan.
SOUTH WINDHAM,

rFrom Our Regular Correspondent
Mr.. William Bickford one of our oldest
merchants died Tuesday afternoon. Mr..
Bickford was kind-hearted man. and
will be much missed in the community
in which he had been SO long established.
He leaves a wife and two children: Mr..
Henry Bickford, firm of VIM. Bickford &
Co., and Mrs. Geo. Long. Hearty sym
pathy is felt for all these in affection.
Mrs. Albert Ames is so much improved
in health that they have returned to
their pretty little home. on the Heights.
Miss Lottie Ames of Etna is visiting
them.
Mr.. Frank Holden and Mrs. A. L. Fol
som are improving slowly.
GRAY
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!, ii n @ s t martial
memorials in the
world. It stands
in Circle park,
In di a ma polls,
near the new and
beautiful state
house, and on its
summit, 300 feet
in the air, will be
poised the mag
nifcent bronze
Indiana re-
Gently cast at
Chicago and pro-
po1,ncnd hv ar.
tistic experts a
creation without
equal in its line
in America.
The artist Of
this fair creation
is George T.
Brewster, q ma
tive of Kingston,
Mass. and a resi-
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Fancy Tricots, so inches wide,
new shades, very desirable, and
a great bargain at............
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Silk Mixed German Epinglines,
our own importation, all new
shades, very attractive goods,
marked down for this sale to !.
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THE STATUE OF INDIANA.

viii Be Poised Upon tile Soldiers Mon
urnent at Indianapolis.
The state Of Indiana is pushing rapidly
toward completion structure which il
fondly hopes will rank among the very
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5o-inch German Vigoureux Suit
ing, In illuminated mixtures,
very desirable for travelling
dresses, down from $1.25 to-.
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Gray Mohairs 45 inches wide, Just
the thing for a fine travelling
dress, reduced from Toe to. -.
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PORTLAND
DRESS CUTTING COLLEGE.

OWING to the great demand for the Brown
ton Dress Cutting College we have decided to
open branch from Boston endorsed by Har-
riet A. Brown Inventor and Patentee of the
Brown System"
This system is now taught in all the leading
industrial institutions superseding all systems
for its simplicity and perfect results. A thorough
knowledge will be given in all branches of
The cross bias under arm was first placed be-
fore the public with the Brown system also
the two under arm pieces for stout forms.
show the merits of the System.
Evening classes for the benefit of those who
are not able to attend by day.
= Call and investigate. Send for circulars.
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GIVEN NEW CHARGES.
Assignments of Preachers of the East
Maine Conference.

MAoH1As, April 26.-The East Maine
Methodist Conference closed today. At
5 p. M, Bishop Ninde made the follow
ing appointments;
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February "a stock of Spring
Dress Our sales have been and we have come to
goods with which TO force their
sale and the Low prices will
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CUMBERLAND CENTRE.


CUMBERLAND CENTRE.
[From Our Regular Correspondent
Fastday night as team containing
two young men and young lady was
coming from the dance at Agricultural
Hall, near F. S. Blanchard's they attempt
ed to pass team. AS consequence,
they refined the horse outside the road
and the carriage tipped over spilling the
occupants. No injury was done beyond
breaking one of the thills to the carriage
They borrowed a road cart of Mr.. Blanch
ard and went on their way A little
later as Ralph S. Porter was going home
from the same place and when near Mr..
Hollis True's, it being very dark, he did
not see team approaching until warned
by cry from its occupant. 1t was too
late however. Their carriages locked
wheels and his being the lighter of the
two the wheel ran up over the others
axle throwing him out. This started his
horse which ran away breaking the
whiffle tree, both thills and tug The
horse was caugh near and led to one Of
Mr. Porter's neighbors and housed for
the night.
Mrs. Margaret j. Chamberlain and
Master Chamberlain of Bristol are visit
ing relatives at this place.
Miss Alice Jordan of Portland is stop
ping with relatives here.
1t has been decided for the benefit of
those who are interested in the school.
to have the address before the alumni
public.
At the annual parish meeting held last
Monday afternoon the following parish
officers were chosen for the ensuing year.
Moderator-F. H. Chase
Clerk--O S. Themes.
Treas.-A. S. Chase.
Miss Inez M. Rowe has gone to Lancas.
ter, n. HI. where she has position as
teacher.
EAST HIRAM.
[From Our Regular Correspondent
The farm house of Capt. j. Davis
Wilder, situated about three quarters OF
a mile from East Hiram, was burned
Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The
furnishings, windows and doors were
saved. Cause unknown; no insurance.
AT the regular meeting of Company A.
Hiram Division of L. T. L., Tuesday
afternoon six members were added
Willie Mayo was elected vice president
| and the following committee for flower
mission were appointed: Lola Sanborn
Ethel Martin, Bessie Mayo, Eta Mayo
Alice Hubbard, Clarence Kimball, Floyd
Burnell, Owen Dow. The day of the
meeting was changed to Saturday.
Misses Villa and Ida Fessenden of Eas1
! Brownfield. spent last week with Their
| sister, Mrs. Clarice Allen.
| Miss Alice Allen, who has been home
| for vacation of two weeks, returned tc
South Bridgton Tuesday night.
Miss III. Louise Flint, who has been at
tending Lewiston Business College, re
turned Saturday. After short vacation
she will teach in the Burnell district
| Baldwin.
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New Cancels Hair Novelties, 80
inches wide, in fashionable
styles. and spring shades, that
have been selling at SOC, will bel
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French Poplins, in so choiceI
shades, ought to sell for $1.OO,
beautiful material, and a great
seller, at only. h
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Black Silk Warp Henriettas,

We cannot speak too highly of the Famous
Black Silk Warp Henriettas which we carry in
stock. They are far superior to all others.
Their intrinsic value Is much greater. They
more durable than others. They are manufac-
tured expressly for Arnold, Constable s. Co.,
who have been forty years perfecting them. and
selling numbers are at SLIPS, S1.35, S1.50,
S1.62, Sits and $780, We can sell you the
Priestley's, Ecroyds and other makes but none
of them can compare with the goods we recon-
mend. An examination solicited.
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Lustre finish Henriettes, 45,inchas
wide, in best shades, S1.25
quality, and Hindoo Twills As
inches wide. marked down from
Sl.25 Observation-Disclosures.
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German Birds Eye Epingline, curl a. m
own importation, an excellent y IsUU
fabric, entirely new, in all the
choice shades, will be sold at. !. Per Yard
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Fine French Brocaded and Fancy
Woven Black Goods. The as
sortment would do credit to any
house in Boston. Price. $500.
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50-inch English Tailor Suitings in
the newest checks and stripes,
one Of the most popular and
Seryiceable materials to be OBJ
tained, ought to be $1.39, will
be a great seller at. ;. ........
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Navy Blue Dress Goods, in all the
popular weaves, including the
Sail Cloth, Hop Sacking, the
genuine .sOld Salt Serge"
Storm Serges and many others.
We give special values at .25,
$1.0O, 75c and. -. .............
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Illuminated, changeable Silk and
Wool Glorias, i'll the best COM
binations OF coloring, very Of
fective for fancy waists, accord
ing to the widths. at............
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BLACK GOODS.

Black India Twills, As inches
wide, 75c quality. French Lace
Bunting, 7bc grade, Nuns Veil
ings and Black Brilllantines, ALI
to be sold at the low price OF
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Fine India Twills. 40 inches wide,
in a splendid line of shades. ac-
tual value Toe, and a limited
quantity, Heavy Serges, AS
inches wide, never sold less
than 75c, at the low price off,.
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French Whip Cords, a limited
Quantity, good shades, excellent
I material. imported to sell for
$1.00-our closing price. 1890.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-05
A TIMELY FIGHT.

We are sincerely glad to see the
press of this country, at least, fully
awakened to the necessity tor making
uncompromising war upon the crying
evil, which results from the unre-
strtcted license given by the average
courts of the country to its attorneys
to abuse the right of cross-examina-
ton, by the bullying and brow-beat-
ing of defenseless witnesses. We are
convinced that more failures of JUS
tice arise from this one cause than
from all others combined, for which
the court alone is responsible. Es-
pecially is this true of the criminal
practice, and for this very reason
many of our best and most eminent
jurists object to engaging in that
branch Of the practice. A recent
case, directly in point, is reported
from the courts of New York City,
where on the trial of prisoner for
assault to kid, according to the New
York Herald, the cross-examination
was "turned into an attack on the
character of the complaining witness
and his daughter, and an attempt to
scandalize them by dragging out fam
lily and personal matters wholly ir-
relevont to the question of the de-
fendants innocence or guilt" The
Herald adds:
For this abuse Recorder Smyth is
not to be held responsible. Nor is 1t
an abuse peculiar to this trial. The
fault is in the law and rules of evi-
dence which permit such license. 1t
is by amendment of these that the
remedy is to be sought. That the
practice should be reformed hardly
admits of two opinions. II is well
calculated to encourage crime and
shield criminals by lntimidating COM
plainants from appearing in court as
witnesses to be bullied and scandal
lied or compelling them when as
saulted TO take the law into their own
hands instead of trusting to the courts
to deal with the offenders. There is
something radically wrong when q
person can seek justice in legal tri-
bunal only at risk Of becoming the
victim of iniustice.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-05
Barlow Bros.

The Barlow Bros minstrel company
opened an engagement at the Ire
mont last night to a good sized audi
ence, Notwithstanding the extreme
heat. The performance was first-class
throughout and gave general satisiac-
ton. Several entirely new features
were introduced and the choruses
were very good.
Warrant Officer Thomas has been
assigned 10 keep order at the fremont
this season and if he continues as he
started out last night the patrons will
have no cause for complaint from
noise or disorderly conduct. There
was but one person last night who
did not conduct himself properly and
he was promptly elected from the
house.
The barlows gave another perform
ance at the matinee this afternoon and
will close their engagement tonight
Galveston News.
At Ghio's opera house Tuesday
night, Sept. 10th.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-05
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure LIQUID
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
ative; effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval Of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will Lot
accept any substitute if offered.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-05
Well Known Railroad Man.

Mr.. G. Ii. Barelle, one Of the oldest
and most popular railroad men in this
section, having purchased the confec-
tionery and news business, 30 long
conducted by J. II. Bigger desires to
announce to his friends and former
railway associates that he can hereaf-
ter be found at the well known stand,
corner Broad Street and State Line
Avenue, where he will keep constant
ly on hand one Of the best, most COM
plete and carefully selected stocks of
tobaccos, cigars, fruits, confectioneries
etc, to be found between Little Rock
and Dallas. His friends and tho pub
lie generally are invited to give him
call, and fair share Of their patron
age is solicited.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-05
THE ONLY GREAT SHOW COMING
Sells Brothers. Enormous Alliance of
Attractions.

We can congratulate all patrons of
the circus, which means nearly every
body, upou the coming to Texarkana
on Saturday. Oct. IA, of Sells Brothers
millionaire amusement alliance, as that
means we are not only to have one
really great show with us the present
season, but in what goes to make mp
rare variety and recreation for tAe
masses, the biggest and best on the
road. The progress made on the
stupendous order by the Sells Bro
theirs in the past twenty-five years has
been something marvellous. The
small show with which they made IT,
motous beginning has grown to be a
genuine pubic institution of the first
magnitude, well and favorably known
in every section of the country, and
everywhere patronized by the best
people. 1t has even more than kept
pace with the unparalleled general de-
velopmcnt and easily ranks first
among tented exhibitions. Its tre-
mendous spread of canvass covers a
regal Roman hippodrome, monster
menagerie, triple circus, wild Moorish
caravan and pilgrimage to Mecca,
double Olympian stages, royal Japan
ese troupe. tropical aquarium, aviary,
Arabian Nights entertainment, and
hundreds of exclusively exhibited
features, brilliant performers, and
startling and ludicrous races and acts.
Several huge special trains are requir-
ed to transport this enormous melange
of wonder and fun, and how so much
can be exhibited for the one price OF
is a conundrum we shall
not attempt to answer If the Messrs.
Sells can stand il, the public and our
selves will try to do so, and Wen all
be there, too. Excursion rates on all
lines Of travel. Only so cents admis-
sion charged.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-05
HOMES IN ARKANSAS.

In the states west of and bordering
on the Mississippi-Arkansas, Louis
lana, Missouri and Minnesota-there
are 19,5SS,241 acres subject to entry,
nearly all in the northern part In
what are known as the sub-humid
states--0klahoma, Kansas, Nebraska,
North and South Dakota--are 80, $780,
226 acres unoccupied. Thus it will
be seen that Uncle Sam still owns TO-
1878 acres of land east Of the arid
region with which to provide farms
for his children. A great deal Of this
land is as good as any found in the
Cherokee strip.
The public lands in the several
Southern states are as follows:
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-05
EX-GOVERNOR IRELAND
Gives Free Expression to His Views
on the Free Coinage Question.

In an interview, just published, with
ex-Governor Ireland, of Texas. that
sage and sturdy son of the Lone Star
state is reported as expressing the
following original views on the silver
coinage question:
81 do not hesitate" said he, "to say
that the Sherman law was both fool
ish and mischievous. The govern
ment had no lawful right" continued
the governor, "to purchase bullion
and coin money for itself; besides, it
does the people no good. think the
silver problem can be easily solved.
1t is the right and duty of the govern
ment to coin and fix the standard
value and declare legal tender all gold
and silver of the American crop for
the owners of the bullion and turn
the coin right back to the owner. 1t
is a matter of minor Importance
whether the government charges a
toll or percentage"
"But, governor, will the people
take the money from the owner when
it is coined?"
eff the people will not take it from
the owner no one will be injured but
the owner. He will go home with it
as the boy from the mill does with
his meal. He will buy whatever he
can with it and take whatever he can
get for it. He will not hold it as the
government is doing"
"What Of its legal tender qualities?"
off my plan is adopted men who
are afraid of it will make their con-
tracts payable in gold or paper as
they are doing now. The courts will
enforce their contracts. The law can
make it legal tender unless the con-
tract calls for something else. Now,
any law, as indicated above, will do all
it can for the silver man and all he
can ask for it. 1t must satisfy the
gold man, because he is not required
to take it. In this way the govern
ment is rid Of any further trouble
with it, and both parties, gold and
silver men, must be satisfied because
both have then got all the govern
ment can do"
"What is the ratio~
at is perfectly idle to talk of keep
ing the metals at par. If you were to
place 500 or 600 grains in the silver
dollar today it would not be at par
with the paper and gold dollar tomor-
row, because i'll these latter days since
the war fortunes have been accumu-
lated so rapidly and men deal so heav-
lily they will pay premium for some
thing else. am silver man in the
above sense"
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-10-05
4 Friend

Wishes to speak through the Register of
the beneficial results he has received
from regular use of Ayers Pills.
He says: 81 was feeling sick and tired
and my stomach seemed all out Of order.
/ tried number of remedies but none
seemed to give me relief until l was in
duced to try the old reliable Ayers
Pills. l have taken only one box, but
feel like new man. l think they are
the most pleasant and easy to take Of
anything 1 ever used, being so finely
sugar-coated that even a child will take
them. l urge upon all who are