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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-04-28
Sandwich islanders and rheir Priests.

The Kahunas exerted their powers in
different ways, and formerly every chief
tain of note had his pet Kahuna. In the
matter of comforting with the Kahunas
as to the advisability Of instituting a
certain undertaking or as to what the
outcome Of such an undertaking would
be the process was much the same as
the oriental plan of consulting theoracle
There were Kahunas who removed the
evil spirits and who made the sick we'll,
and, more influential than either Of
these, the Kahuna who prayed the Kama
ka to death.
With the advent Of the missionary in
the islands and the abolition of idolatry
the Kahuna industry received setback,
and the priests and prophets of the order
have been slowly but surely losing their
grip, until at the present time the Kahu-
mas that remain command the fear and
respect of but few and are rejected by
the many as mountebanks. -Honolulu
Cor. Chicago Tribune.
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Peter the .nIint Bird.

If you have silver dollar of 1886, 1888
or 1889, or one of the first nickel cents
coined in 1856, you will find upon it the
true portrait of an American eagle that
was for many years familiar sight in
the streets of Philadelphia. Peter, one
Of the finest eagles ever captured alive,
was 1.-THE pet Of the Philadelphia mint
and was generally known as the mint
bird" Not only did he hcyo free access
to every part of the mint, ,5oia,, without
hindrance into the treasure vaults, where
even the treasurer Of the Unit 4 States
would not go alone, but he use lis own
pleasure in going about the G i, flying
over the houses, sometimes perching
upon lampposts in the streets. Every
body knew him and admired him, and
even the street boys treated him with re-
spect. The government provided his
daily fare, and he was as much part of
the mint establishment as the superin-
tendent or the chieflcoiner.
He was SO kindly treated that he had
no fear of anybody or anything, and he
might be in the mint yet if he had not
sat down to rest upon one of the great
fywheels. The wheel started without
warning, and Peter was caught in the
machinery. One of his wings was bro
ken, and he died few days later. The
superintendent had his body beautifully
mounted with the wings spread to their
fullest extent, and to this day Peter
stands in glass case in the mint's cab
met, where you may see him whenever
you go there. An exact portrait Of him
as he stands in the case was put upon
the coins named. -Harper's Young Peo-
Y,Ia
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Bead Atkinson's offer on parlor suites.
Sudden Death.

Mrs. Laura A. Small of Belfast, died
very suddenly at the home of her sister,
Mrs. Albert l.. Mitchell of Portland, last
Monday morning. Mrs. Small had been
visiting relatives in Yarmouth and Port
land, and was in her usual health and
spirits. Monday morning about 2
o'clock she awoke her sister, saying she
Bad severe pains in her chest. A physi-
csan was at once summoned but she died
before his a rival. Mrs. Small was "a
native of North Yarmouth, a daughter
OF the late Benjamin Seabury, and was
married in early life to Albert Small,
with whom she afterwards moved to
Belfast. She leaves one son, Albert A.
Small of Belfast, and one daughter Mrs.
Annette Wentworth of Weymouth, Mass.
Her husband died in 1873.
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could tell the author whose books were
most read in this country today. That
author writes under the name of "AIbert
Ross, and his books are called the
"Albatross SERIES Their characteristic
is said to be that they seem to be very
wicked without actually being so.
Here and there good play is left in
America. The actors have not suffered
SO much. We have in this country the
best material for actors, the French
lighthess and the English aplomb. So
it happens that the acting is better than
the play. But nevertheless the actors
must suffer from the contact. A very
high compliment was paid by Mr.. Clapp
to Joe Jefferson, who had kept his pres
entation of Rip Van Wrinkle uncontami-
mated by the contact with audienceslthat
have habitually applauded the worst parts
of it and overlooked the best.
Speaking of the actors in the days Of
old, MI, Clapp recalled the fact that years
ago in the best society of Boston there
was dispute as to who was the finest
gentleman of the city-Edward Everett
or William Warren.
Today our one great serious actor is
dying in New York, and there is not
even candidate for his position. And
among the comedians there is but one
survivor of the magnificent old regime,
MI. Jefferson.
The law of trade is blotting out great
actors. The only way to revive the drama
will be to interfere with this law of trade.
In this way orchestral music was
br ought to high place in Boston,
through the generosity of Mr. Higgin-
ston, who used his own fortune to create
the Symphony, and did not depend upon
| the box Office.
1t would take about five millionaires
to do the same thing for the theatre in
Boston. With nothing performed there
| but what is meritorious, the theatre
| would become source of education and
culture, and not an agent of idiocy.
Mr.. Clapp's idea of theatre would be
one with very little scenery, the action
possessing the attention of the audience.
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Read Atkinson's offer on parlor suites


FoRT FAIRFIELD, Me-, April 26.
To the Editor of the Press:
When Mayor Baxter offered his salary
for the support of a manual training
school in your city he little knew of the
qualification his munificence afforded
the Maine Non-partisan W. G. T. u,
which society makes this work one of
the most prominent features. Indus
trial education forms one of the most
important departments, not only in our
state, but in our national organization.
Our non-partisan society established a
manual training school last summer in
Belfast under the instruction of com
petent teacher from Eliot school, Jamai-
ca Plains, Mass. The enterprise was
eminently successful and secured the
warm approval and hearty cooperation
of the best citizens of that town. 1t is
the aim of this organization to make
this branch of education so popular that
it will, in the not far distant future, be-
come part Of the public school curricu-
lum. And, SO Mr.. Editor, you can readi.
ly understand why the position on this
subject of Hon. James P. Baxter, mayor
of Portland, rejoices the hearts of Maine
non-partisans. Mrs. E. A. burlington
of Belfast, secretary of the national de-
partment has just issued a following
paper which we are confident will be OF
interest to the general public Mrs. Bur
rington speaks from personal knowledge
having been one of the prime movers in
the establishment and support of the
Belfast school. Hoping that similar
Gehool may be established in your city,
1 am very respectfully
AGNES C. PAUL,
Pres. Ne. Non-P Partisan W. G. T. U.
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MARRIAGES.

In this city, April 26, by Rev. D. B. Randall,
ID, Lewis L. Robinson and Miss s. Nellie
Walker, both of Portland
In this city, April 26, by Rev. JAS A. Ander-
son, Edgar II. Bennett and Anna M. Roberts,
both of Portland.
In this city. April 81, by Rev. A. Fl. Wright.
Charles Alvin Neal and Miss Hattie Florence
Cousens, both of Portland.
In Woodford, Deering, April &c. by Rev: Ed
win P. Wilson, Harry w. Smith and Lizzie E.
Morton. both of Deering.
In limerick, April 28, by Rev. T. s. Perry,
William w. Plaisted and Miss Alice E. Ilsley,
both of Limerick.
In Gilead April II, Henry W. verrill and Miss
Esther S. PEABODY.
In woodstock. April %, Wallace Andrews
aud Miss Marie Knight, both of Rumford
lii Bryants Pond, April 8. Lewis w. Farnum
of Woodstock and Miss Gertrude A. Stevens of
Rumford.
In Bangor. April %, Edward Clark and Mrs.
Violet A. Shaw
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What is Money

Weighed against that health it so often fails to
buy? Dross indeed. While we can none of us
all ills to which flesh is heir-ill health. we NAV
do much to lessen the chances of incurring If.
and this not alone by the adoption Of such
sanitary measures as arr to be found in daily
drinking. and a wholesome diet but also BIZ re-
sorting to judicious preventive medication
when the system is threatened by unhealthful
influences. For instance, residents or soiourn-
ers. in malarious localities should use Hostel
ters Stomach Bitters as a defence against chiIs
and fever, and persons who incur much otlt-of
against rheumatism. Travellers in the tropics
find it Invaluable also as a means of arresting
liver complaint and constipation, and counter.
acting the facilitating influence of a torrid
climate,
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BEFORE JUDGE WALTON.

THURsDAY-In the case of Geo. H. True vs..
Erastus Bennett, both of Freeport, which was
night, in the forenoon the jury went down and
took a view of the premises and the afternoon
was occupied by counsel in their arguments.
fotr feet wide at one end seven feet at the 9TH
er and II rods long. The land owned by the
parties adjoins and the dispute is as to the
boundary line between the two, it being the
line between lots SO and 81 on the original plan
of the town of Freeport. The case viii be given
to the jury this morning.
S. l.. Larrabee-M. P. Frank for plaintiff
Henry w. Swasey for defendant.
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Boston & Maine.

The Boston & Maine directors had a
short session Wednesday. 1t is given out
that they transacted only routine bust
they will meet again today. The Read
ing people are said to be demanding a
representation in the board for their
block of stock, which is not now repre-
sented by Mr.. Mcleod.
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Scarboro.
WEST sCARBoRo.

From our Regular Correspondence
The friends of Rev. B. Freeman and
wife will give them a reception at Good
Templars Hall Friday evening, April
2Sth.
The Scarboro Comnandery of the Col
den Cross will celebrate their tenth ami
versary at Good Tempiar Hall Saturday
evening, April Goth. A good entertain
rnent and supper will be provided.
The Esty Band gave negro show at
the hall Tuesday evening. The hall was
packed, the entertainment was good and
everybody went away we'll pleased. The
principal actors were Walter Boothby,
Ned Mills, Geo. Knight, David Esty,
Ralph Larry, James Lazy. Harrie Rounds,
E. Vaterhouse, Smith Carter, Ed Fogg.
w. s. Libby, Frank Baker, Walter Seavey.
W. Rounds, Allie Larry.
New Gloucester.
GFron Our Regular Correspondent
The town schools commenced last
week. Our schools grow smaller each
year, and in two Of our districts no
schools are sustained, for the reason that
there are not pupils enough to warrant
the supervisor in appointing teacher
From these districts, what scholars there
are are carried to other districts.
At the parish meeting of the Congrega-
tional society last Saturday, John w.
True, A. l.. Richards and Seth Sweet sir
were chosen committee on repairs.
Miss Eliza Jordan, Mrs. Elizabeth
Hicks. Mrs. Charlotte Reed and Mrs. A.
G. Stevens are delegates to the county
convention of the W. G. T. U. at South
Bridgton, May Sd.
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The ..Devirs Nose" and ..not,s FAMILY.

The s'DeviI's Nose'' and ''Lot's Family"
There are at least two queer freaks of
nature on the island of st. Helena-or
rather four, for one Of them is a group
Of three figures-known the world over
as the s'Devirs Nose and "Lot and His
Daughters" Any one who is able to
study the island as tits and not run wild
over the Napoleonic legends which have
clustered about that 'ssea bound rock
since the days when the ssLittle Cor
poral' was housed there in his living
grave will find much that will repay
for investigation, time and study.
The queerest of the natural formations
are the oddities above alluded to. The
first Of these initiative forms is a rocky
promontory which has been known by
names which signify Old Nick's nasal
projection since May 90, 1909, when Juan
Castella and his men sighted the island
just in time to see the devil disappear
beneath the waves in the best harbor,
leaving his nose as reminder of what
might happen should the venturesome
Sp5niard seek to take possession of his
satanic majesty's favorite haunts.
s'Lot and His Daughters are three
conical rocks which can only be conjured
into representing man and two women
by a strong play of the Imagination.
According to the views of some writers
they are weather worn statues of colos-
al size, probably the work of some alb
originies of the island. Their gigantic
size, however, would seem to preclude
this idea. When or by whom they were
dubbed "Lot and His Daughters no
authority has ventured to say. - st.
Louis Republic.
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OWEN. MOORE & co.

The Renewal Income of the UN-
ION MUTUAL LIFE INSUR-
ANCE COMPANY for the first two
months of 1898, showed larger
growth than for any corresponding
period during the present admins
tgation of the Company.
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LARGEST IN THE WORLD.

"A Building w h1Ch NOVors AWo-h nlfus OIL
the Common and is Higher Than the
Bunker Hill Monument-Joe Towards
Story.
BosroN, April 27.-In addition to all
the news and popular features which
lave given THE Boston SUNDAY GLOBE
the largest circulation in New England,
text Sundays april 30) issue will give
acomplete illustrated story of the
Worlds fair in Chicago. One building
alone covers 81 acres (about two-thirds
the size of Boston Commonly, and is so
high you could put the Bunker Hill
monument anywhere in the centre of it,
and it would not touch the roof. All
this and the other buildings and features
will be fully described, and Joe Howard
will have special account of the open
ing features in the next SUNDAY
GLOBE.
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MUNICIPAL COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE GouLr

BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.
THURsDAY-Michael H. McDonoligh. Com
mon drunkard go days in county jail.
Maria S. Long. IntoXication; 80 days in
county Jail.
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THE THEAT RE.

Mr.. Henry A. Clapp Lectures on Its Rela-
tions to Modern Life-Last Entertain
ment in the Series of the WOman's Lit
erary ion-Deterioration of the
Drama
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The piscoyery Of Iithographx.

One Of the greatest discoveries ever
made was the result Of the purest acct
dent. It was the year 1896. The citi-
zens of Munich had just witnessed the
first triumphant performance Of Mozart's
opera Don JUAN" and the theater was
deserted by all save one man, Alois SEN
nefelder, who, after making round Of
inspection in the building to see that no
sparks had ignited anything combusti-
BILE, retired to his room to stamp the
tickets Of admission for the day follow
ing. When he entered his apartment, he
had three things in his hand-a polished
milestone which he had purchased for
sharpening razors. a ticket stamp still
moistened with printing ink and check
on the treasurer Of the theater for his
weekly salary. AS he placed the latter
upon the table a gust Of wind swept it
high up in his room for q moment and
then deposited it in a basin filled with
water.
Sennefelder dried the wet paper as
we'll as he could and then weighted it
down with the milestone, upon which
he had before carelessly placed the print
ing stamp. When he returned to his
room the following morning, he was as
tonished at seeing the letters of the
stamp printed with remarkable accuracy
upon the dampened paper. A thought
came to him. He wondered whether by
some such means he could not simplify
his work Of continually copying the songs
of the chorus. Hewent out and pur-
chased a large stone, commenced making
experiments, and, as we all know now,
finally discovered the art of printing from
stone-lithography Boston Herald.
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10 tthety 70 Oe
rainy and tcorn1er.
PORTLAND, April %, 1898.
T\OO much faith
Il should not be
reposed in the
almanac. The weather
bureau is a safer guide.
These April breezes are
likely to be of a June
like softness; then the
Undertaking begins to
feel unendurably heavy
and there comes an i'm
pulse to throw off too
much Of it.
There's no objection
whatever to a change, but
it should be a gradual
one. One should not
Jump out of thick wooden
underwear into summer
Balbriggans. Every
body should be provided
with middle-weight un-
derclothing as we'll as
overlooking. Health
and comfort agree in this
demand.
1t is true that there are
people that wear the
same weight clothing the
year round, though not
required by circum-
stances to do SO. Such
people are a mystery to
us. There are animals
that appear as insensible
to cold as others do to
heat and there are cold
blooded men and women,
but for all that, snifHes,
grip and pneumonia are
no respectors of persons. /.
In this uncertain Spring
weather when che day is
winter and the next sum-
mer it is needful TO make
frequent changes, TO
dress for the day and its
requirements. Never
mind the small bother of
doing so; do it, it will
pay. Sickness and doc
tors bills are worse. Our
line Of medium-weight
underclothing for men
begins at soc for a fairly
good one and up as high
as quality can go. For
women the line begins at
25c and we are show
ing many worthy values.
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Items of Interest Gathered by Cores
pondents of the Press.
Runford.
RUMFoRD FALLS.

From Our Regular Correspondence
L. F. Smith, recently of the Kennebec
Journal Office, has taken charge of the
Rumford Falls Publishing Co.'S office,
Gonya Bros are building three story
block on Congress street 22x50 to be fin
ished into store and tenement over.
head.
L. D. Post of New York, editor and
publisher of Paper Mill and Wood Pulp
News, has been stopping in town the past
few days taking views and writing up
the paper mills.
At the school meeting held in school
house District No. 10, April 21st the fol
lowing officers were elected:
Moderator-A. E. Morrison.
Clerk-H. Il. Elliott.
Agent-F. A. Porter.
It was then adjourned until O'Clock
at the Power Co.'S office. 1t was voted to
have two terms of school this summer
one in the old school house and one in
some building to be procured by the
agent near the Falls. 1t was voted to
build a new school house. this season
Garrett Scheuck, Chas A.. Mixer, VIM.
M. Blanchard were chosen as committee
to get plans, select location and report
at next meeting to be held at the Power
Co.'s Office Saturday April Goth at 8
o'clock p. m. There are about 12s
scholars in the district where there were
only IL last year.
Carpenters and masons are busy bui
quite number of common laborers are
here waiting for work. 1t would be a
good plan for them to write and engage
work before they come
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Notes.

The rehearsals of the Oratario Bel
shazzar by large chorus, at Vaughan
street church. are progressing finely, and
this most beautiful work will be present
ed at the above church Thursday evening,
May 4th.
On Thursday evening, May IL, Manager
John Stetson of the Globe, will have a
revival of Dion Boucicault's great emo
tional comedy, Lied Astray,' in five acts
and six tableaux. The company to pre-
sent the piece will be notable one.
Already Robert Hilliard, Carrie Turner,
Charles Dickson, Mrs. Sol Smith and
Rose Eytinge are engaged for the occa-
sion.
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spR1NGyALE.

from Our Regular Correspondent
A town meeting was held last Saturday
to see if the town would accept of four
town ways or roads, that have been laid
out, and build four iron bridges across
Mousain river. two in Sanford. A mega
tive vote was given to these petitions,
An affirmative vote was given to raise
money sufficient for necessary expenses.
Rev. B. NJ. Osgood has accepted the
call of the Free Baptist church and will
soon enter upon pastoral work.
A valuable horse belonging to Walter
Cram last week became frightened by
the electric cars, started on the run,
rushed through a picket fence and
dropped down dead.
Schools commenced here last Monday,
Prof. E. P.tKnight of Mechanic Falls is
principal of the high school, Jennie P.
Hamilton in the grammar school. Ella P.
Moody in the intermediate, Susie E.
Frost in the End primary and Mary T..
Frost in the 1st primary.
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MUSIC AND DRAMA.
The Old Homestead.

The Old Homestead will be at Portland
theatre tonight and Saturday and Satur-
day matinee. Few play goers need be
told of Mr.. Thompson excellency as the
quaint old New Highlander on the beauties
of his play, the reputation of both being
national. The sale has been very large
but there are still good matinee tickets
to be had.
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SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT.

Read Atkinson's offer on parlor suites.
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MAINE TOWNS.

Read Atkinson's offer on parlor suites.
The Globe-republican., 1893-10-20
ROCK ISLAND COLLISION.
Three Poor Colored Men Killed-Several
Trainmen Hurt.

Three Poor COlored Men Kiiled-SeVeral
Trainmen Hurt.
TOPEKA, Kan, Oct. 46.-The Rock
Island passenger train was an hour De-
hind time and received orders to 1T aet
the east bound freight at Paxicn, a
small station in Wabaunsee county,
about twelve miles from Topeka. he
train made up part of its lost time
and another order was given, the two
orders being confused when the en-
gineer approached Paxico.
The freight train had not yet backed
in on the switch when the passenger
came along and the two trains came
together. the engines and cars being
mixed in an uncomfortable mass.
Three colored men who were steal
ing passage on the blind baggage were
instantly killed. Engineer Charles
Toppan, who resides in Kansas City,
was badly bruised about the head and
had his scalp torn. Baggageman
Forsythe, also of Kansas City, received
wounds on the head and about the
eye. Two railway mail clerks. E. E.
Harter and c. c. Armstrong. both of
st. Joseph, Mo-. were severely bruised
about the head and body, and may be
injured internally, but had no bones
broken.
The three coiored men were tramps,
two of whom resided in North Topeka
Their bodies were turned over to the
coroner of WabaunSee county.
The Globe-republican., 1893-10-20
THE GOLD RESERVE.
1t Takes an Extensive Slide Down Expe
dttures More Than Receipts.

1t Takes an Extensive Slide Down Expen-
ditures More Than Receipts.
WASHINGTON. Oct 13.-The gold re-
serve continues to decrease and it is
lower than it has ever been. standing
at $50. 500, 900. showing a reduction of
over Sc. 500. 600 since the first of the
month. The government mint at Phil
adelphia expects to coin Sl5, 600, 900 gold
by the first of December
The net currency balance is Sl7.5i5,-
73S. The receipts of the month to date
have been IS, 103, 900 and the expendi-
lures 1O,27o,000. The receipts from
customs at the port of New York
during the first ten days of October
amounted 10 $3.50, 5a2 as COM
pared with receipts aggregating 81
41S,206 during the same number of
days the first of the month of Septem-
Der, and receipts of 81, 963, 3O2 during
the first ten days Of October, 1892 OF
the receipts this month, 40. I per cent
were paid in gold coin. "a. per cent. in
silver certificates and %. per cent in
United States notes. Tie total gold
in the treasury. coin and bullion. Oc-
tober 10 was S166. 443. .01.