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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-12-26
Notice oil Foreclosure.

WHEREAS, Mark w. Cloudman of Gorham
" IN the County of Cumberland and State
OF Maine, by his mortgage deed, date the
tWenty-Sixth day of April A. d. 1877, and
recorded in the Cumberland County Registry of
Deeds, Book 437, Paae 434 conveyed to
Nathan B. Cloudman of Boston. in the Common
wealth of Massachusetts, certain piece or
ated IN said Gorham and bounded as follows,
VIZ: commencing on the easterly side of the
road leading from Gorham Corner through
Little Falls TO Windham, at the southerIy
corner OF land conveyed to Charles M. Cloud
man by Sebago Wood Board Company; thence
easterly by said Cloudman's land and land of
Mrs. Merrill Thomas and others and land of
Presumpseot River; thence southerly by said
river to land OF Hannah Wescott; thence west
erly by said Wescotts land and the Cumberland
and Oxford canal to above mentioned road .
thence northerly by said road to the first
bounds. Being the premises formerly owned
by Nathan Burnett, and the same ON which the
said Mark then resided. And whereas the
said Nathan B. Cloudman by his deed of assign
ment in writing, dated the twenty-seyenth day
of April A. D. 1877 and recorded in same
Registry. Book 437, Page 4S6. duly assigned
said mortgage to Almon L. Frank Of Westbrook
in said County of Cumberland, and whereas the
said Alnon L. Frank by his deed OF assignment
in writing, dated the twentieth day of June A.
d. 1873 and recorded in same Registry. Book
449, Page 274. assigned said mortgage to me.
John Cloudman, then of said Westbrook but
chusetts, and whereas the condition of said
mortgage has been broken. now, therefore, by
reason of the breach of the condition thereof r
claim a foreclosure of said mortgage
Dated this twelfth day of December 1893.
dec14d1aw3wTh JOHN CLOUDMAN.
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Christm as at the Y. nj. G. A.


1t is almost impossible to keep abreast
of the English woman in an athletic way,
for nothing daunts her, her aim being ev-
identity to be her husbands helpmate in
every sense of the word. Whether it is deer
stalking in Scotland or hunting tigers in
Africa, she is always by his side. Her
latest is to be his ''caddie" in golfng
This pleasant duty consists in following
him with a leathern bag slung across her
shoulder holding the extra clubs for his
use.
Now, as the links are usually spread over
an area of perhaps seven or eight miles,
and as the enthusiastic Englishman is
rarely deferred by either rain or snow, the
task is no sinecure; but still the British
matron sticks to it, and, what is more, is
one of the gayest at the club dinners which
is the usual finale to hard days play
In the matter of dressing she is far ahead
of any other country-that is, in always
looking trim and comfortable when en-
gagged in any sport. For instance, in her
capacity of ''caddie'' she looks particular
ly smart in II thick tweed, with rather q
short skirt worn over very well fitting gai-
tiers in the same shade. A Norfolk jacket,
with the Irresistible collar and tie and soft
hat of the same, makes her veritable
belle on the iield.-New York Telegram.
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Riding Down a Wolf.

1t has been often noticed in India how
fast wolf travels by means of lounging
Looping trot that is by no means suggestive
of speed. While one gallops after it as
hard as good horse can go, the wolf pur-
sued, never apparently hurryihg, lollops
along at pace that equals that of the fol-
lowing steed. have heard it said that no
horseman ever rode wolf down, but to
this statement must demur, inasmuch
as have done this thing. Perhaps my
wolf was sick.
Be that as it may, did, when out pig
sticking in the Ganges country over against
Colgong, follow Il wolf, and that wolf
turned sharply when closed with it, and
the horse rode-a rare good one-kicked
it over with his forefeet and made the
matter of spearing my wolf simplicity it
self One of my companions of that day
found explanation of this performance in
the fact that had ridden another mans
horse with my own spurs.-Blackwood
Magazine
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Light Breaking.
lie Editor of the Press:

To tile Editor of the Press:
Astronomers say the sun has been
shining one hundred and forty five mil
lion years, and that light travels two
hundred million miles second. Now,
after all this time. and the speed that
light travels, it has just reached the brain
of the Bourbon Democrats of Scarboro.
Five of them within the past week have
stated to me that they have voted the
Democratic ticket for the last time. One
states that he has been out of work three
months and puts the blame on the party
that he voted with ons year ago Two
others base it on Hoke Smiths pension
policy and the administration policy on
Hawaiian affairs, and two On the Wilson
tariff bill, which is killing and running
our markets for our farmers, and the end
is not yet. There are hundreds of thou
sands of laborers in the United States
who will vote more intelligently when
the next House and the next President
are to be elected than they have ever
voted before.
REX.
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PERSONAL.

DR.. N. Prentiss Potter of Bridgton, is
at the Falmouth.
Mr.. W. w. Cookson was in town
yesterday.
Kate Fields Washington, says: ''Af-
ter a journey round the world, Mr.. and
Mrs. L. D. M. Sweat have returned to
their old love, Washington, much to the
satisfaction of legion of friends"
Mr.. John Coleman, the veteran head
waiter, was presented yesterday with a
landscape painting, handsomely framed,
which rested Oh an easel, which was also
gift. 1t was remembrance from the
walters at the United States hotel, and
was gratefully appreciated.
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Mr.. HART OF sKoWHEGAN.
Long and Strange Story of the Man Who
Is Alleged to Have Gone to the Maine
Village to Get a Reputation-His Career
as User of Others Property.

A few days ago despatch to the PRESS
from Baltimore announced that man
named S. Fl. Hart, who few years ago
had shoe store in Skowhegan. Me-, had
been arrested for the embezzlement of
$4,000. The police in this city have re-
ceived photograph and description of
the man arrested. The photograph is of
man of Al years, fairly regular features
and quite long chin whiskers. The de-
scription gives most marvellous story
of the career of this man, who is said to
be German Jew, who has operated IN
der the names of S. II. Hart, Louis L..
Kann, Louis Dosehey, L. L. Cam, L..
Hershmen and S. Oppenheimer. He is
said to be Mason, and presumes great
deal on the order, being a Shriner. 1t is
alleged that during the war he was a
bounty jumper, and now poses as Grand
Army man. His home was originally in
Baltimore, where he ran billiard hall
under the name of Louis L. Cam, which
is said to be his right name. He was
known as the champion billiard player of
Maryland. In 1879 or 80 he failed in
business and swindled creditors in Oska-
loosa and Ottumwa, Iowa, and then went
to Calf, Ontario, where he went through
the same process in 1883. In 1884 he per-
formed in the oil and turpentine business
in Augusta. Ga, going from there to
Richmond, Indiana, where he made his
creditors sad in 1887. Going to Philadel-
phia he opened as. a cigar and wine mer-
chant. Ex-Postmaster General Wanna
maker was one of the mourners when he
left the Quaker City. Then it was that
he is alleged to have come to Maine and
as S. H. Hart here made reputation
for integrity for the purpose of going
west and opening bank. He carried
out his plan, opening the State Bank, of
Buckley, Washington, as S. H. Hart,
president. He also went into politics,
barely failing of election as county treas
urer year ago. Having got his bank
we'll established, he turned up missing
one day, and $4,000 were missing with
him. His son, who was cashier of the
bank. also disappeared.
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BRIEF JoTTlN0s.

At the Grand Trunk yesterday, work
was going on much as usual. The work
of supplying the steamers admits of no
delay.
Yesterdays fog and rain extended to
Gorham, N. H., or farther.
There were few people travelling
yesterday. The hotel registers showed
almost no guests.
Glass OF '92, Portland High School,
will hold its reunion at the West End ho-
tel tonight.
ST. Stephens day is today, and the
children of the Sunday school will cele-
brate it with their carols.
The Knights Templar met in the Ar
mory yesterday morning at 11.45 o'clock
and at noon drank the health of
Grand Commander McCurdy of, the
Grand Encampment.
Collector of Internal Revenue Page
has been ordered to enforce the law re-
quiring Chinese in this district to regis
ter, to give him their photographs and
file certificates according to the Geary
law. There are thought to be about 200
in the entire district.
It is thought that the Atkinson
fire was caused by a defective Chin
ney.
The annual meeting of the Maine Press
Association, for the election of officers
and such other business as may come
before it, will be held at Portland, We'd
nesday and Thursday, January "a and
%, 1894, in the rooms of the Common
Council, City Building. The first session
will be Wednesday evening at 7.30.
Thursday the literary exercises will take
place.
Free street Sunday school will have its
usual holiday festival next Thursday
from to in the afternoon for the prim-
airy department and at 7.45 for the other
department.
The owners of the schooner Ellen Cru
soc received telegram yesterday from
the captain saying that the vessel had
put into Malaga, Spain, on account of
trouble with the pumps. She is bound
for Marseilles, France.
There were two arrests for drunkenness
yesterday, against seven on Christmas
1892, and II on Christmas 1891.
The storm cleared yesterday afternoon
and the evening was fine overhead.
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West Scarboro, Dec. 25.
Ran Into the Draw.
REX.

The tugs Sampson and Demarest had a
large coal laden bark in tow Saturday
and were taking it through the draw OF
Portland bridge when the jibboom caught
the upper part Of the frame breaking the
upper support and end brace off, and
lifting the whole draw from its founda-
ton. The schooner was hacked away
and the draw settled into place. The
county commissioners fixed the draw
and it is expected to give no further
trOuhle
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-12-26
THE GLoRIEs OF INDIA.
Concluding lecture in Mr.. John L. Stod-
dard's Course.

Mr.. John L.Stoddard's lecture on "The
Glories of India" may fifty be called the
browning glory of the remarkably inter-
esting and beautifully illustrated series
on the orient. From the opening words
introducing Mahometan India to the
closing peroration on that matchless
architectural tomb, the Tai Mahal, the
lecture and illustrations closely held the
attention of The magnificent audience
who frequently gave expression to their
delight by enthusiastic applause.
Beginning with few graceful words
of regret that with the lecture he should
bid farewell for the season to his Port
land friends, he landed his listeners at
Calcutta, the seat of the English empire
in India. The public buildings he ex-
hibited, while grand in proportion, are
not as imposing as those of Bomb bay and
the hotels are the meanest in the world.
The public parks and promenades are
beautiful, but deserted by daylight
owing to the intense heat. The hideous
Ka1ighat-from whence Calcutta takes
it's name-the sacred shrine where the
most bestial sacrifices are made, was
one of the chief views on the Ganges.
Leaving Calcutta. Delhi, the magnifi-
cent, the home of the Great Moguls was
reached, and the beautiful mosques and
gigantic fortresses built by them, were
looked upon with deep interest. Luck
now and Cawnpore, the scenes of the
terrible Sepoy mutiny. were shown, and
the story of Mana Sahib's treachery and
brutality graphically told.
But it was in the illustrations of the
Saracenic architecture, like that of the
Tai Mahal, with the beautiful word
painting of the lecturer, that the great
charm of the lecture consisted. The
height of the Photographic art was
reached in them. During the lecture
Mr.. Stoddard recited several beautiful
poems, especially appropriate, and they
were received with much favor.
AS the electric light was turned on and
the great audience dispersed comments
of regret were heard on all sides that the
course was ended.
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Some Fishermen Come In.

The Christmas quiet of the wharves
was broken in a few cases yesterday by
the arrival of fishing schooners with cod,
hake and paddock caught off the shore.
Tho Uncle Joe brought in Is, 1000 pounds
the Lucy Warner 1000; the George W.
Pierce 5000; Lucy W. Dyer 1000; and
Ella NJ. Doughty 10000.
Quiet and uneventful trips were re-
ported. One fisherman said that Santa
Claus boarded them off Georges bank,
but that his pack was phenomenally light
as compared with other years.
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Bruin as a Fisherman,

As fisherman the American black bear
is an expert. He will stand in creek or
in the shallow water on the shores of
ponds as still and solemn as a crane, until
flsh or frog swims unsuspectingly along
near him. Like flash, down goes one Of
his big forepaws, and it must be a lively
fish that is out of the way when it falls.
AS soon as the fish is caught, the look of
solemnity on the BEARS face changes to
one OF pleasure, and he either sits down in
the water and eats his catch or wades
ashore and devours it with many grunts
OF satlsfaction.-NeW York Herald
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Messengers Notice.

Office of the sheriff of Cumberland County.
State of Maine. Cumberland, SIS. December
goth, A. D. 1898.
YEyHIS is to give notice that on the 18th day
IL of December. A. D. 1898. Warrant in IN
solvency was issued out of the Court of Insol-
vency for said County of Cumberland against
the estate OF
VALETTE d. WARD, of westbrook,
adjudged to an Insolvent Debtor. OH petit
ton OF Creditors of said Debtor. which petition
was filed on the 10Th day of December A. D..
1898 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 property by him are forbidden by law.
That meeting of the creditors OF said
Debtor, to prove their debts and choose one
or more assignees of his estate will be held
at a 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, at 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
Insotcencyfor said County of Cumberland &
dec20&27
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An Anecdote of Parkman.

DR.. Francis Parkman. the late histo-
rian, had strict idea of Justice. A friend
met him one day walking along the street
leading street boy with either hand.
What in the world are you doing, Park
MANI" asked the friend. ~ found that
johnnie here had eaten all of the apple in
stead Of dividing with his little brother.
am going to buy another for the younger
boy, and make Johnnie watch him while
ne eats it. San Francisco Argonaut.
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Socrates and the Religion of Greece.
Rev. DR.. Blanchard will deliver the
fourth lecture of his course on the Re-
ligions of the World this evening at I. Is
o'clock, in the vestry of Congress Square
church. Subject: ''Socrates and the
Religion of Greece" All persons inter
ested are cordially invited to attend.
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union MUTUAL
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,
-E
PORTLAND, MAINE.

~ 8Aig festive season of the year, a
season at which each man vies with
his neighbor in the making of some gift
the members of his immediate family
and friends, it is peculiarly fitting, that
the UNIQUE advantages of Life Insur-
ance should be kept in view. The ten
dency of the age is to be PRACTICAL,
and it is therefore worthy of note by
those who contemplate making holiday
presents, that nothing can exceed for
beneicence and solidity Life Policy
which will in the event of the death of
the bread-winner protect the Home and
afford nurture and sustenace to the
bereaved, be they old or young. t.does
not require any very vivid flight of
imagination to comprehend the possibili-
ties of ffty-fold return consequent up
on an outlay for the acquisition of Life
Insurance; whereas, similar outlay up
on something more pleasing to the eye
and possibly of perishable orabreakable
nature could not afford the solid and
lasting benefit to be obtained by and
through policy in the Union Mutual,
a possession which no family should lack
but one which should be treasured in
every home. dec25eodtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-12-26
A DAMP CHRISTMAS,
But There Was Plenty of Good Cheer in
Portland Yesterday.

Yesterday was most miserable
Christmas day. The heavens were
gloomy, the rain fell in heavy showers
and the mercury stood in the forties.
The walking was something particularly
nasty, and many families kept them
selves at home, enjoyed Christmas dinner
and entered into the enjoyment of the
young people over their gifts. The
children were disappointed at not being
able to try their new skates and sleds,
but they have the consolation of knowing
that there is still a long winter before
them.
The Catholic and Episcopal churches
celebrated the day with appropriate
music and services. The Catholic
churches were packed at early and
morning masses, while there was good
attendance at the Episcopal. Rev. DIR.
Jenkins had Christmas service at State
Street at which the music by the Singers
Club, with Harvey Murray organist, was
fine, and Dr.. Jenkins preached an adj
mirable discourse. The church decor
ations was very pretty and novel, a bunch
of holly being fastened on every pew.
The almshouse people enjoyed good
Christmas dinner, and at other eleemosyn-
DRY institutions the inmates enjoyed
seasonable cheer.
There were good audiences at the
theatre where Ingomar was played, and
at Congress hall to see Prof. Beaver s
skill with untamed horses. City hall
was crowded at John L. Stoddard's last
lecture.
The express companies and letter
carries had good loads to distribute all
the day.
Christmas the Steamers
Christmas was observed about the
steamers in the old way so dear to the
heart of Jack Tar-by the consump-
ton of the biggest dinner of tho year.
On board the Amarynthia and Vancou-
yer, the only two steamers lin port. the
cooks departments were fragrant all the
forenoon with preparations for the COM
ing banquet, of which the principal fea-
lures were turkey OF roast beef. plum
duff and a Christmas bottle of beer.
Everything was quiet and orderly all
day about the steamers, where work was
generally suspended, with the exception
that the Vancouver was taking in grain
at the elevator.
Christmas at the Y. M. G. A.
The rooms of the Young Mems Chris
tian Association were we'll filled all day
yesterday, and Santa Claus did not for
get to call there either. New sets of
chessmen, checkers and other games,
and a fine selection of albums of photo
graphic views were among the presents
given by friends of the association. The
membership is steadily increasing and
the interest gaining. A very profitable
and pleasing New Years present for
son would be membership in this asso-
citation.
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FnrtIand Local Union.

The regular December meeting OF the
local union, Society Christian Endeavor,
will be held at Second Parish church at
7.45 p. H., Wednesday, December 9th.
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In Sitla, when an Indian wife has lost
her husband by death, she goes into
mourning hy painting the upper part of
her face Il deep black.
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w | /. |.

Go to the expense of buying one
of our handsome Silk Lamp
Shades all colors, shapes and
styles. Nothing sets a lamp off
like a silk shade and nothing in
the decoration of your parlor
will
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-12-26
CHAS. SUMNER CARLETON.
TEACHER OF SINGING.
ITALIAN METHOD.

ITALIAN METHOD.
CONCERT (BARITONE) SOLOIST.
For. several years successful teacher in
New York City. Graduate of Sig. Vannuccini
Florence italy. Private instruction given In
cities and towns in Maine and New Hampshire.
Lessons at residence If desired Address
81 CONGRESS STREET.
aug23 eodtf
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GOODS

Have just arrived so yOu can be
sure of buying the latest in the
market when you buy from us.
Piano Lamps for $3.50, $50,
1000, 1900 and 1900 make a
beautiful present, especially If
you
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Notice.

HEREBY forbid all persons harboring
u or trusting my wife, Louise NJ Rooney. on
tracting after this date. r. T. ROONEY, :
Portland. Dec. 20, 1898. dec2ed3t.
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DIR. Z. B. reed,
Botanic and Specialist,
NO. 500 1-2 CONGRESS STREET,

AoElidHu, M alne,
treats all chronic aud complicated disease of
long standing, all that flesh is heir to- The only
step necessary is to call upon the Dr.s at his of
fee. Consultation and examination free until
further notice. Office hours from a. M to 8
P. m. Examination at a distance by letter with
full name. age color of eyes, and place of resi-
dence with 81 90 and one wo-cent stamp.
nova diff
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MA K T:

as much improvement in its
appearance. Then if you wish
to go further and put in a new
Parlor Suit, say in Plush at $40,
$50, $50, SIS, and BrOcatelle at
$50 to $16O. Then
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-12-26
MISCELLANEOUS.

Plush Rocker is the best present
you can make your friends. We
have them for $3.50, $3.50, S.,
Sc, S7,ssSS, SO, SO and $l2, and
for splendid
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w SSIi

You could add all the Drapery
and odd pieces to the collection,
but we don't want you to forget
that very essential piece Of fur
niture, and the best
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-12-26

Can rest assured yours will be
comfortable parlor. There
are Parl0r Tables, however, to
be considered, and we have them
at $500, 81, SIS, Sc, 81, So and
up to SIS. We
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CHRIST M AS

Present they have no equal.
Lamps also are a beautiful gift
at this season of the year. Ban
quet Lamps for $3.50, 500,
$50, 500 and up to $500, are
very fine and tine