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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-06-17
WANTED.

WANTED-A position as bookkeeper by a
w. young lady who has experience and can
furnish the best of references. Address X. W.,
care this Office. 1871
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-06-17

IOR SALE-A nice secondhand 6-horse
Il power portable engine, complete and in
rood running condition: q reasonable price,
For particulars inquire OF or address W. s.
SMALL, Limington, Me- 3.3
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-06-17

ITO LET-Upper rent Of rooms, new house
u rear Ne. Monroe Place, gas and Sebago,
S14. Upper rent Of 6 rooms, 90 Hanover
street, with Sebago, 811. Tho above rents are
IN good order, have good yard room, and plenty
OF sun. Apply to E. HASTY, IL Green street
ISL
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-06-17

FOR sALE-House and lot corner Franklin
md F ana 1 Federal streets: formerly the Eye
ing mouse or could be changed to two tone
ments mas large number OF rooms and an OPP
poftunlty tolncrease their number; steam heat.
cemenled cellar and excellent drainage. BEN
JAMlN SHAW, 511a Exchange st. 1871
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-06-17

ITO LET-Furnished house at Cumberland
l. Foreside, six miles from Portland, one
mile from steamer landing Contains 10 rooms,
in westerly part OF city and furnished cottage at
Great Diamond Island. All Of above desirable.
N. s. GARDINER, 1856 Middle st. 1871
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1893-06-26
The Dalles Daily Chronicle.
THE DALLEs OREGON
A Queer CeyIonese Grass.

Lemon grass, known to botanists as
Andropogen Schaenanthus, and which
is unknown outside of Ceylon, and
there only in the Kandian district, is
in several respects most remarkable
vegetable production. 1t grows to a
height Of six or seven feet and has the
wonderful properties of spontaneous
ignition. On the slopes of Mount Ann
bulawe, during the wet season, the
grand spectacle of these spontaneous
confagrations is frequently seen. At
first single curl of smoke or bright
tongue of flame will be noticed. Soon,
however, as the water runs down the
stalks and mingles with the oil and
acids contained in the pith of this
curious herb, fierce fires burst into
view here, there and every place, soon
covering the whole mountain in a sheet
of flame. The botanists and chemists
! have not as yet explained why this
paradoxical grass ignites when water
falls upon it's stalks.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1893-06-26
]. I. FORD, EEangsligt,

OF Des Moines, Iowa, writes under data of
March %, 1898:
S. B. MED. MFG. Co.,
Dufur, Oregon.
Gentlemen
all well and anxiously awaiting. Our
little girl. eight and one-half years old,
who had wasted away to 38 pounds, is
now well, strong and vigorous, and well
fleshed up. S. B. Cough Cure has done
its work well. Both of the children like
it. Your S. B. Cough Cure has cured
and kept away all hoarseness from me.
So give it to every one, with greetings
for all. Wishing you prosperity, we are
Yours, Mr.. & Mrs. ]. F. FORD.
Ifyou wish to feel fresh and cheerful, and ready
for the Springs work, cleanse your system with
the Headache and Liver Cure, by taking two OF
three doses each week.
Sold under positive guarantee.
50 cents per bottle by all druggists.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-13
WASGENUINE WINTER.
,,o8MOyDERS WERE SURPRISED
.oSyE TWELVE INCHES or sNow.
49,. street Car Lines Were Blockaded and
the River is Unnsvigable-rhe Merry
Jingle OF Many Sleigh Bells.

Sunrise is hardly name for the state
- mind with which the average Rich
.,,,8er who went to bed before o'clock
...s,erday morning gazcd upon the inn
...c,,,ate couuterpane which spread its
n..,y whiteness over mother earth at the
hour Of rising.
Astonishment would come nearer TO II.
=, came like a thief in the night, and
nth one grand sweep carpeted the ground
hefore SIS advent was known.
Little did the motorman, who ran his
car IN at night and sought his rest with
,bouchts OF a balmy day on the morrow.
s-eam that the Snow King, in his great
.,,rshouse beyond the sky. had set aside
several hundred thousand tons for Rich
,raud and vicinity. and that he would
Gasp the shovel instead OF the brake ham
Fe on his next turn of duty.
The great laboratory OF cioudland was
,..rer 50 busy making those mystical little
.oStAs lighter than the eider-down.
which collectively cause such conflicting
EMOTIONS between the small boy and the
street-car man. as 1t was yesterday be-
toeen the hours of ? and A. NJ. The
s,~eet-car man and the small boy were
h.th Knocked out in one round. The snow
MS too deep for both.
40 midnight Wednesday the stars were
tr.eht and glittering. and snow was far
nom the thoughts OF either, but shortly
after O'Clock the flakes commenced 10
FAM and the heaviest snow-storm OF the
season set In. By 3 o'clock in the morn
.r. the ground was covered to a depth
~ q foot or more.
Hclated newspaper men and those wage
corners who go early to work caught the
prant OF the storm.
The fall was a phenomenal one, and
tta fakes were so thick that even the
electric lights were paled at a very short
distance.
Almost before the last flakes fell the
straet-car people were at work to raise
the blockade. The Main-street line was
the first 10 conquer and gave tolerable
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-13

uclng TO resist, and turnouts OF every
description might be seen from the grace.
TN seashel cutter TO the SQUARE HOY
shde. There were single slelghs and
uouole sleighs, country sieighs and town
s'cishs' sleighs hardly large enough for
.Wo and sleighs big enough for an omni-
bus.
fuchmond never saw greater day
LOT this delightful sport. and the many
pictures of sparkling eyes. red cheeks
ana laughing faces were pretty sight TO
see az they went skimming by full OF life
and merriment.
Al few points the boys. by oft-re-
peated efforts. wore away track for
thcir sleds, and the coasting of the ear
Ter part OF the week was resumed.
The river situation Is unchanged. and
the blockade is complete The ice-covered
stream below the city looks like n prai-
tle bottom, and presents a wide waste Of
drcary whiteness with only a boulder
here and there along the bank to break
the monotony.
The tug Craighill made an attempt to
break the ice in the harbor yesterday
morning. but after cutting her way about
twenty feet gave II up as a hard Job.
The Old Dominion steamer Wyanoke,
due here to-day. was ordered to West
lOlit, OWING 10 tnc ice, anu ner freight
IS expected TO be at the Richmond and
Danvlle depot Saturday morning ready
for delivery.
The Ariel Is now lying at Claremont.
ice-bound. and will await breaking UP
Of the blockade before attempting TO
move. The river will likely remain closed
until Monday, when, II the ice has soft
ened at all. the Old Dominion will attack
il on her up trip.
Ii is a foot thick where 1t has never
igen broken, and is several inches
through over the channel at most places.
Life en- the monitors below the city is
one Of enforced imprisonment. and the
only communication with the city is by
means OF n crossing on the ice and by
the use of a road vehicle. The big, jolly
tar who carries the mail OF the fleet
now travels in a buggy instead Of the
steam launch. He is not in love with the
job. and when l saw him yesterday was
suffering with neuralgia from the ex-
posure.
When old Sol came out yesterday
morning in his greatest power, and threat
ened a rapid thaw, the people in the
lower part Of the city, in remembrance
Of similar occurrence a few years ago.
apprehended a breaking Of the ice, and
q gorge in the river that might back the
water on the lower streets. II Is said
that some Of the storekeepers on Seven
teenth street commenced 10 prepare for
such an emergency by removing good
from their cellars. The cold soon caught
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-13
THE AMUsEMENTS.
The MinstreIs Last Night and Lillian
Lewis Tonight.

Lewis Tonight
Al. Fields Minstrels gave a pleasing
performance at the Richmond Theatre last
evening. which was heartily enjoyed ny
the large audience present
This evening Lillian Lewis VIII peglh
an engagement in Lady Lii.
That the presentation of this play by
this actress will call out one or the largest
as well as most fashionable OF audiences
there is little reason 10 doubt
Miss Lewis is a great faVorite' anu To-
night will be her first appearance mere III
n play in which she achieved the greatest
success Of her career.
In mis- plav are fifteen speaking parts
each of which is a distinct character
with a distinct motive, special reason
FOR heing. and each has direct bearing
ON the purpose OF the play. Lazy Coioi,loo
IN in which character Lillian Lewis hds
made the greatest success OF her cal eei
Is. Of course, the central hsure' Hi 49, .n
,,.hicb ali the characters revolve. and TO-
ward which all incline. The IniPIeSs@ H.'o
a. Major. the Lion Tanner ana the Opc-
rator are six character cie"'io'''
can be called nothing else. -,
Tba Impressario Is a Jew, ana one oi
,,bicb every Jew has cause 10 be prouu'
10 hos nil the race characteristics the
shern wit. the keen shrewdness' the qulOA
40 for business; but he is man Oh hoiloi ,
,,,or who cannot be bribed' man VIM
It's nm his business Interests rather tna''
oo.ont a bribe TO degrade woman o"a'
acter c.,.-ds will give a
,The Walker Light GUARDS wiz s,
havonet drill under command oi az. 90
Frank Cunningham In the Seeo'N
"Lady Lii"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-13

House. showed Mr.. Swinburne acts OF Kind
ness when he (Swinburne) was there in
his helpless condition. and. as an evil
dence of his gratitude, he gave him
saddle Jumper and harness. Mr.. ScovilIe
secured the saddle. but was refused the
jumper and harnass.
on my return from New York Mr.. SEQ
vile requested me. as the proper person
10 act. TO secure this property. ! saw Mr..
Drewry and requested the property. lie
said il belonged TO Mr. Thompson. The
same request was made to Mr. Thomp-
son. who stated It was Drewrys then
brought the suit 20 recover 1t
[ am not at all disturbed by the late
developments in this case and they have
I'm nOwise led me TO change my opinion
I'm regard TO the whole affair. have
simpiv done as any other man ought
TO have done lie was here, sick. friend
less without money. and wanted to get
away. and | have assisted him out or
his troubles. and this is the thanks
receive
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-13

the President elect at the Inauguration
parad. on the Atm Of March. 1893 This is
a fine body Of men. well equipped and
well disciplined. We hope that It VIII
be the pleasure of Mr.. Cleveland and
yourself to consent that they shall occupy
the position designated. With sentiments
Of respect, we are yours truly.
GEORGE u. WISE,
EPPA HUNTON.
j. W. LAWSON,
D. GARDINER TYLER.
JOHN A. BUCHANAN,
L. f. MEREDITH,
CHAS. r. O'FERRALL.
JOHN w. DANIEL,
II. ST. G. TUCKER,
W. A. JONES.
Nessrs. Lester and Epes and Paul c.
Fdmunds were out Of The city, which
accounts for their names not being on the
list
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-13
JUSTICE JOHNS COURT.
The Dispenser Plowed Knee-Deep Through
the Snow to Administer Balm.

The docket at His Honors tribunal was
Of very ordinary character yesterday
morning. The Justice managed to pillow
his way through the snow in time to ad-
minister the usual Balm Of Gilead" in
the shane Of & and costs, and several
drunkards are making desperate eitort
TO sober up long enough to indulge then'-
selves in a breezy sleigh-ride before the
fluffy white canopy becomes thing OF
the past
The sinners sauntered in the court
room with red noses, white shoes and
blue countenances. thereby displaying
their loyalty to the National Government
bv wearing, the magic colors. even while
en- .Oute to destruction.
II was with no little regret that Emily
Y. Johnson paid s. for being drunk and
disOrderiy on the street.
The case Of ]. r. Hicks, charged with
obtaining under false pretenses and mis-
renresentation $50 from the Cohen Com
many. was continued till the nth instant.
An attachment was issued for Furnasee
Giortanes. charged with stealing pair
of shoes from Frederick McBirch.
II seems that Victoria Jordan (colored)
got very .uppish" while In the employ
ment of Mrs. Peacock, and actually took
the liberty OF striking her mistress. For
this breach Of etiquette on the part OF the
bouse-girl Victoria paid $3.50.
Walter Danguald did the vagrancy act.
and being unable 10 give security for 500
was hustled off to fail, there 50 rem ain for
ten days. No slelghing FOR Walter.
An attachment was issued for James
Cavanaugh. charged with contempt Of
court in failing to appear TO answer a
nisdemeanOr The case was continued
till the 18th instant
Frank Brison proceeded TO celebrate the
arrival Of the snow by getting gloriously
drunk. After draining the last drop Of
the foaming liquid he struck his wife,
Mary Brison. on the head with beer
glass. He was fined so and costs. which
his wife paid, as is usually the case.
The case Of Allison Lewis (colored,
CHARGED with assau'ting and striking
Fannie Coleman, was dismissed.
Mack Meade paid 81 for leaving his
hack i'm the street,
y. W. Bowe asked that the case against
the Mayor Of the city Of Richmond, for
falling TO remove the snow from around
Monroe Park. be dismissed, which was
accordingly done by His Honor
And the pot ran up to $2l.6O on Jack
full
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-13
The Jefferson Ball.

The Jefferson Literary Society OF Rich
mond gave a grand ball at the Masonic
Temple Wednesday night. IL was under
the direction Of the new committee, com
posed of Messrs. NJ. Il. Marcuse 'chair-
mani, l. II. Kaufman, ii. Nj. Reinhard'
Myer Sycie, Rafe Levy, Gus Micheloacher
and NJ [ Binswanger. There were about
one hundred couples on the floor This
was the first ball under the management
of this committee. and 1t was In every
respect a brilliant affair. Supper was
served by Mr. william Krause.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-13

the thaw in its grip again however, ana
by shutdown all was frozen again.
The trains were more or less delayed,
and came in with the locomotives and
car platforms packed with the snow
The water supply is dependant upon the
wa.er-power pumps entirely, and any
stopage by the ice would be very serious
The supply is kept up with great ditli-
Guilty. and. indeed. is Inadequate The
people are urgently appealed to by the
authorities not 10 allow 1t to 20 TO waste.
The streot-car lines used salt by the
ton yesterday. and found it a great as
eistant in moving snow from the tracks.
Mr. 2. H. Mayos sleigh came very near
meeting with serious accident yester-
day morning The horses became fright
ened on Grace street, and dashed madly
up Grace street. The driver held firmly
to the reins, however. and the animals
were subdued before any damage was
done
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-13

service after 10 o'clock. The Union line
rroved heavier work. because Of the mar
r0w streets and the many curves and
even with the aid Of snow-plows and the
entire force OF employees. with brooms,
s,rapers and shovels, 1t was late IN the
DAY before the line was in motion.
Travel on foot was very laborious, and
locomotion anywhere in the city was more
q a founder than a walk.
Thousands OF shOvels were soon ringing
on the sidewalks, however, and the cross
ings in the more crowded streets were
soon laid bare between high walls OF
white.
The merry jingle-jangle Of the sleigh
bells broke early on the morning arr
and ere long tracks were beaten down on
popular routes. and the day was given
over 10 the CIVILIZATIONS az the sport.
People who had not been tempted before
saw in the heavy fall a prospect too en-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-13
uenrico County Court.

The Henrico County Court was engaged
I'm the consideration Of civil matters yes
terday. o,t,o
the board Of supervisors held meeting
and recommended that the amount que
the Vandover Iron Works for work on
the new county jail be paid. with the ex-
ception Of a deduction of S225 for the tiine
lost in completing the work. and Mr.. g.
W. Taylor was recommended 10 succeed
II. L. Davis. deceased, as superintendent
az the county aimshouse.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-13
cntIeet the Ashes.

The Committee on Health held It's
monthly meeting in tho Council chamber
last evening. Chairman Reeve and hessrs.
Gpimss King Vaughan and Moore were
present. The usual number OF 9,iIs were
ordered to be paid and the payroll was ap-
proved. ,,.n, ~ IN.
Dr. Oppenhimer, tho president OF '"o
Board OF Health, was requested " u,a" ~
asb.s and garbage by employees 81 tie Do
nar,rnsn, The oraiuance is 10 DO present
I'd At the next meeting OF the committee.
Alter the transaction OF some Iou''n'
bn.iness the committee adjourned
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-13
CITY Circuit Court.

The following suits were Instituted yes
terday in the city circuit court:
Antonio Bernichis administrator against
Paolo Btanchni. Debt for 5000.
George T.. Stringer, who sues &C.
AGAINST the Fulton Brick Works. Case.
Damages $500.
4. Wehrle & Son against Preston, Craig
& Co. Case Damages 5000.
]. p. Rudd against Manchester RAN
way and Improvement Company. Case.
damages 81 800
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-13
Charged With Murder.

Willis Brown. the negro who was struck
on the head on Monday morning WIFI 9as
of iron in the hands OF John hehry rr'c'
Scoloredl died Yesterday at the almsbouse.
Tba sramination in the case took place the
nsYt dsy in the police court. when several
witnesses testified that Brown struck the
first blow with q rock;
Policeman r. A. Alien. who was acting
sergeant YESTERDAY. when notified of hrown's
death. made oath TO warrant ehnse'ng
Price with killing Willis Brown and omcers
Curle and Sweeney subsequently executed
ths napers upon tue accused.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-13

Governor-elect William A. McCorkle, OF
West Virginia, arrived in Richmond Wed
nesday night. with Mrs. McCorkle, ana
spent the day yesterday quietly az the
Exchange Hotel. He came here to put
Mrs. McCorkle under medical care, and
she Is now at ST. Luke's Hospital, In
charge Of DR.. Hunter Mcclure. The dis
tlnguished West Nirsinan returned to
his home by the Chesapeake and OHIO
train last evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-13

against Pannill; Beal and others against
city Of Roanoke; Home Building and Con
struction Company against city Of Roanoke;
Masse against Yancey and wife. Passed.
Richmond and Danyille Railroad Company
against Pannill. Argued by Captain Charles
NJ. Blackford for plaintiff in error
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-13
Chancery Court.

The cases OF William l.. Royal against
the CORPORATION Of Foreign Bondhoiders'
and A. h. Guigon against the same were
argued yesterday ia the ohancery court.
The cases came up on pell'ioh liiSu W
coIooeI Thomas Smith, OF counsel for
defendants. 70 remove said cases to the
Circuit Court of the Eastern District or
Virginia. Colonel Thomas Smith argued
for defendants. and Major Charles B.
Stringfellow for PLAINTIFFS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-13
The Gnlden Chain.

Az meeting OF the Old Dominion
doc No. p. OF the Golden Chain, last
night. the officers FOR the ensuing year ga,
wore Installed by District Deputy u. W.
poules. as follows, A. r. Burford, com
,,,o,aar. + @. Wills. vice-commander: w.
+ Mcdowell. A. c.; L. II. wakeieid'
nreiats; I. J. Bowies. secretary; J. D.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-13

Tn. sxc.llent retail house OF woodward
q Iotbrop are after new lsursls. Not con.
a., Nth their Richmond branch; they
Nv. recently bought out Meals place ~
p s and intand 10 open one OF sns
snss, Establishments 10 the Monumsntsl
r CIV They have added very largely 70
thsir main store at Washington. 20 snss "
together, the record OF the year t hss 49,. -
o,iits notable. The success Is o1uV ~. smcsS
honorable aei methods. Prom the Dry ooo0s
u
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-13

Angle. collector: T. p. Campbell, treas
urer; T. J. Dance, guile; F. J. Lawton.
guard: w. L. Roach. sentry. After the
Installation the lodge adjourned to Zim-
lnermanns and enjoyed the pleasure or
an elegant banquet md social reunion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-13
Rank Officers Elected.

Al the annual meeting OF the s ST.
ho1ders Of the Savings Bank OF hie -,
,nond held yesterday the following IN
motor rnotors were elected: h. A. Patterson n
C Georse L. Christian O. O. owens Gibson r,
SvhttIock. John Pope. Theodore hiiy S .il'
w - zimmerman, Il. Alsop, NJ ~ S Sni-
w., W, H. i ~ Morris. f. stterdins, II. sell
g nen'; ray a., Granville G. Valentine a 3Gnn
H. pinnsen John W. G s%$ james M - Lyon
s gis" directors subsequently met ana
d lnc S Or. R. A. Patterson. president; n ~
9'e Norris. yice-presideni, and James M
Ball, cashier. 49, rrrton Rank OF
,. hs held their annual meeting yes
icrday at noon and elected ,hs fl 5"mes
officers for the ensuing rs nesse yeS cashier;
m ,ain,or - A. l.. Boulware. Charles n
Workman Workman W W. T"Der ssse, IT, w ia re@
berton. b. Alsop, A. l.. shepneru uso Ind and
wi,ier. The annual report was read, a.,
m Nsn,ved hat The condition of the bal X was
very satisfactory.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-13
Mr. william T. Price. a Justice Of IN

Mr. william T. Price. justice OF the
,a.cs AT Richland, Nebraska, was con-
fined to his bed last winter with severe ever,
n,,ack ~ mmbago; but thorough apph-
a.,,on ~ chamberiain's Pain Balm en-
80 easna him 10 get up and 20 TO work, Mr..
49,. SAYS. .The Remedy cannot be re-
ca a,N too highly" Let any one
..n,','1ed with rheumatism. neuralgia Or
,ane hack give 81 a trial and they VIII
he ~ the same opinion. 30 cent bottles , aor
sale hv owens & Minor Drug Co., '''
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-13

The Richmond Co. Operative Fuel COMPANY ss.
has only been In existence about four Welt
at IN sir saIes OF coal yesterday amounssu
r. eas0. Not bad showing thiS thsy %
businsss 81 Seventeenth and wssaA'sse-
otreeta