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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-04-06
school teachers salaries.

To the Editor Of the, Press:
We note by the morning paper that
public school expenses, save the matter
of teachers salaries, have been decided
upon. Now, in regard to that exception
may we say word?
Those who heard the Rev. Mr.. Hughes
in an educational method talk, given at
a recent club meeting, will remember
what he said upon the subject. In SUBJ
stance this: that our lower grade
teachers are not fairly paid for their SER
vices
For instance, bright, we'll trained
competent young woman undertakes to
teach in the Portland public schools.
She receives S4Oo per annum. For work
somewhat less difficult and of not quite
SO high grade, she would receive, in
Boston, 500. But says someone, Some
of these teachers do not earn even that
amount, SO far as ability and accom-
plishment CO." Does it occur to such an
director, that the salary list is Indirect
Iy u potent factor just here? With liberal
compensation, we command skilled
labor.
Most of our teachers are working for
a living in many cases assisting to
defray the expenses of others in part
dependent upon them. Now $500 is not
enough salary to live upon-given in ex-
change excellent work and plenty of it,
What is the final result? In course of
time our most accomplished workers go
to the larger Cities Not only that, but
we get prentice work from Normal
school graduates. They do their mex
neriepced teaching with us and then seek
better paid positions.
Is this wise, and ought it to be con-
tinued? Is it good policy?
I should like to hear the subject dis
cussed, and am sure that statistics will
hear me out IN what l say, and that
purely disinterested persons will confirm
the. above statements.
Can we increase our educational adj
yantages important as it is to do so by
the introduction of industrial training
and Kindergarten training till we are
giving fair salaries in return for services
already ours and until we are prepared
to establish a standard worthy of an
PORTLAND.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-04-06
CHARITABLE MECHANICS.
Annual Meeting and Election of Officers
Last Evening-Reports of Oficers.

The annual meeting of the Maine
Charitable Mechanics Association was
held at Mechanics; Hall, last evening,
Councilman Charles Snow presiding.
There was a good attendance of mem
bers. and interest in the affairs of the
association.
Recording Secretary George A. Har-
mon reported the loss of 10 members by
death during the 'ylsarfsand the admis-
sion of seven new members. The asso-
citation numbers between 400 and 500.
The report of Treasurer Augustus F.
Gerrish showed total receipts for the
year, Gncluding s656.s6 cash on hand a
year ago. of S4,943.27. OF this $9,525.51
was derived from rents, $3.50 from in
come on investments, and 1921 from
dues and admission fees. The expendi-
lures have been $3.50 IS. of which 5000
went for salaries, 1886. "a for fuel, lights
and water; 1886 paid to permanent fund,
etc.
The report of the library committee,
made by Alderman Dam, showed 12,OS7
volumes in the library, an increase of
376 during the year. The number of
books let out during the year has been
Ii, 1886, taken by POI persons.
1t was further announced that Libra
rian Frank I. Brett, after SO years SER
vice, rendered his resignation. 1t is
thought that the directors will not &C.
cept the resignation.
The following officers were elected:
President-J erome Rumery.
Vice President-Charles F. Dam.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS F. Gerrish.
Recording ecretary-George A. Har-
| mon. 9Gt
Corresponding Secretary. W. D.
Carter.
Relief Committee-Ward /, Charles f..
Dam: Ward 2, G. j. Mannix; Ward 8,
Wendell Kirsch; Ward 4, Nathan E. Red
lon; Ward 5, j. r. Hovey; Ward 6, Thos.
Conner; Ward I; George W. Gray; Deer
| ing, George Smith.
Trustees-J. W.D. Carter, George W.
GRAY. F. E. Thompson, Geo. HI. Morse,
eWnn. Fl. Averill, John M. Fox. ~
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-04-06
We ask 1886
Veteran Firemen.

The Veteran Firemen held their reg
ular meeting last evening, President
Fox IN the chair
A communication was received from
the New England Magazine asking for
photographs of members who served
during the term of Neal Dow as chief
engineer.
Donations were received of saw fish's
saw, obtained in San Francisco in 1869.
from j. H. Russell, and three votes for
officers of Ocean Co. No..4, il 1850.
H.Q. Norton offered resolution on the
death of Mrs. Plaisted, wife of the vice
president.
Adjourned to Thursday next.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-04-06
The English Steamers.

The Oregon sailed at noon yesterday
She carried general cargo, including 20
car loads of flour, three of oatmeal, II of
hay, three of apples, "a of meats, II of
maple blocks, and 10 of sundries. There
were also 800 head of American cattle.
There are but five more steamers COM
ing this year. The Montevidean, of the
Allan line, which is called a London
steamer" because coming direct from
London, is due here now. The Sarnia,
of the Dominion line, is due the first
part of next week. The Alcides, the
last of the Donaldson line this year, is
due the next week.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-04-06
Memorial Service.

The Union Veteran League voted last
evening to attend funeral service to be
held in memory of the late Alvin Welsh
at st. Stephens church. next Sunday
AFTERNOON at 3 O'Clock. Theniem bers will
meet at the church at fifteen minutes be-
fore three O'Clock. A committee was
appointed to prepare resolutions
Tonight Bosworth Post, at it's meeting
will probably vote to attend the same
service. De ~
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-04-06
THE PRESS PORTFOLIOS.
What Has Already Been Shown by
"America Photographed"

Large Portion of Americas Natural
Wonders and the Series Not Yet Half
Comp1eted-"Famous Paintings of the
Worid' Is also Breaking the Record.
Now that the series of america Pho
tographed'' is nearly half completed, it
will not be out of place to look back a
little and see how well the publishers of
this popular portfolio have kept their
promises. They were to furnish series
of our own country and would show us
the many remarkable sights and scenes
of our own land. In the eight numbers
that have already been issued they have
given us views of several of the large
canyons of the West, Yellowstone Park
and it's geysers, Mammoth Cave, Pixies
Peak and other noted mountains, views
of Niagara and the other famous water
falls of the West and Mexico; lakes, riv-
ers and canals, both east and west; Alas
ka, with its glaciers; the government
buildings at Washington; Mexican views
of localities, buildings and VI strange
people; views of the characteristic
scenes of the sunny South; and in fact
superb collection of views from all quar-
tiers of this great country of ours has al
ready been given, although not quite
half of the numbers are out yet. In adj
dition to all this the Midwinter Fair was
shown in an early number, giving a
splendid idea OF the buildings and the
scenes of the opening day. Surely no
chance like this has ever before been Of
fered to secure series in which the
workmanship was of such a high stand
ard, at such nominal price. Part
will contain several Canadian views and
will be ready Monday morning.
1t can also be said of Famous Paint
ings Of the World that the publishers
are more than keeping their promise to
produce the very best portfolio publish
ed. No. was magnificent number,
and was so far in advance of what the
public had been getting in the way of
portfolios that many shook their heads
and thought that the good wine, instead
of being reserved for the last had all
been used up at the first table. But each
succeeding number has proved that this
was not true, and the same careful selec-
tion, fine printing and comprehensive de-
scriptions appear in every one of the sew
en- parts already issued. The publishers
secured committee of selection that
could not be improved, in Mr.. Del Nero,
Will Carlton, and Horace Bradley of
Harper's Magazine, and with such writ
ers as Lew Wallace and DR.. John Clark
Ridpath to furnish descriptive articles,
and an art editor like Mr.. George Spiel,
who has personally visited studios of ar
fists in all parts of Europe, nothing bet
ter could be asked. To ensure perfect
mechanical work, they secured the SER
vices of Messrs. T. j. Little q Co. of
New York, whose fame as fine printers
is world wide, and furnished them with
new plates and an extra fine quality OF
paper The results of all this care and
labor are being furnished weekly at the
PRESS portfolio department at 10 cents a
week, and thousands are taking advan-
tage of the unusual opportunity to OBJ
tain beautiful book.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-04-06
The Maine Central Will Not Discriminate
Between Newspapers.


The first of the week, Mr.. O'Meara,
manager of the Boston Journal, appeared
before the railroad commissioners at
Augusta to ask of them an order to
compel the Maine Central to carry the
Boston Sunday Journal down through
Maine on the same train that takes the
Herald and Globe. Up to this time the
Journal has been forced to hire it's own
train at an expense of SIS a week. The
hearing was adjourned to the latter part
of the week.
But the question will not come up
again, since yesterday, Mr.. Tucker sent
word to the commissioners that no
further proceedings need be taken, as
the Maine Central would acquiesce in
the demand of the Journal and take it's
Sunday papers on the Same train and
same terms as the Herald and Globe.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-04-06
MUNICIPAL COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.

Thursday-John Riley. Intoxication;
So and costs.
Mary Lally. Intoxication; thirty days
in the county jail.
John Seaman. Intoxication; So and
costs.
Michael O'Brion. Intoxioation; s3..and
costs, but fine omitted on condition of
taking the pledge.
The policy case was continued till
Saturday. Joseph H. Hiram and Ben
ia1nin Wolf were obliged to furnish
sureties in $1,000 each. Otto Mariner,
Jacob Judelshon and John F. Proctor
furnished the bonds.
The case of the three Cinnamon,
charged with criminal relations with two
white girls, was continued till Monday.
All the prisoners were obliged to furnish
sureties in $500 each.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-04-06
MARRIAGES..

In Bath, April 2, Harry D. S. Firth of Lowell
and Miss Margaret E. Edwards.
In Westbrook. April 2, Phillip Hebert and
Miss Alice Labby.
In Newfeld March 20. John Smith and Miss
Grace Lord.
In Porter, March 26, Clinton E. Wood of Con-
way and Miss Ella /. Lord of Porter.
In Ellsworth. Charles Caggns and Miss Han
nah Hennese
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-04-06
CITY OF PORTLAND.
Proposals for Blank Forms, Blank
Books and Stationery.
CITY CLERKS OFFICE,

OITY-ULERK'S UFFICE,
April 9Th, 1894.
viii be Tegev dav al
April. A. D.. 1884, at O'Clock p. m. for supply
ing the stationery, blank books and all printed
forms and blanks of every description which
will be required by both branches of the City
Council, School Board and all officers OF the
City for the current municipal year.
Persons bidding should understand that the
contract for printing forms and blank books
may be awarded to one person..
And that the contract for stationery and sup
plies to another person, and separate bids
should be made.
The right to reject any and all bids is reserved
by the City. EDWIN 4. DYER,
April 9Th, 1894 City Clerk.
apr6dtd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-04-06
rhe NEW BOSTON steamer.

The new boat of the Portland Steam
Packet Company is now entirely in
frame and the work on her is progress
ing rapidly. 1t is proposed to launch
her in August next and bring her to
Portland to finish her and to receive her
machinery September Is.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-04-06

The new Corduroys
for upholstery are bound
to supersede pushes and
other heavy stuffs, be-
cause they're pretty, more
durable and much less
expensive.
They're to be had in a
great variety of beautiful
colorings, plain and print
ed, and the stock we are
showing includes all the
most desirable tones for
chairs, couches, cushions,
etc.
A special bargain IN
the draperies department
today is a line of domestic
Tapestries at s1.oo a
yard.
Lots of new spotted
Muslins for chamber cur
tains.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-04-06

The new stock of But
tons is ready, a superb
line of all the newest and
best for costumes and
wraps, many exclusive
styles not to be seen else
where.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-04-06
May Amputate His Leg.

Bert Willis, brakeman on the Grand
Trunk road, few weeks ago while
climbing on top of tho cars, slipped and
struck his knee slight blow. He
thought nothing of it at the time, but
blood poisoning set in, and yesterday he
was taken to the Maine General Hospital
and it was feared that his leg must come
off.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-04-06
Your Cake will not Fall

If made with the New Horsford's
Baking Powder. This powder is superior in
strength, purity and healthfulness to any kind
heretofore made, and is one of the greatest in
ventions of the age. Try it and note the result.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-04-06

Other stores S12.

at Tulkey's bridge, will be towed around
to the dry dock, where she will be in
spected and released. She is rated to
be released every four years.
The tug Belknap is laid up for slight
repairs
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-04-06

A complete new line Of
Caps for children is just
open, novel shapes and
colors.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-04-06

VS.. White and wife of Rockland, are
at the Preble.
Frank H. Clergue of Bangor, was in the
city last evening. He left for Bangor on
the night train.
Hon. S. W. Carr of Bowoinham, was at
the Falmouth yesterday
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-04-06
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

The i0eothe, today
is likely to 0s
APRIL 8. 1894.
~ EFT the boy a
W Sweater.
1t is the most
serviceable outdoor gar
ment he can have, more
over it is the fashion now
and the boy doesn't look
really athletic without
one.
Good line here, all
colors, for boys sixyears'
and up.
Turtle Neck" Sweat
er Tor men, great Tor nara
exercising, has a double
chest piece which covers
the lungs and ends in a
high standing collar; to
tbic is added douhle tex-
ture sailor collar. which
acts as an extra protec-
ton. to the shoulders.
We are showing samples
of these in the Haber-
dashery department and
make them to order, any
color, in three or four
days time.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-04-06

OWEN, MOORE & co.
The herald., 1894-01-18
SOME TIMELY TOPICS
CONSIDERED LAST NIGHT BY THE
UNITY CLUB.
MIR. Horton on Objectionable Immigra-
tion-Judge A. nj. stephens Pre-
sents Strong Views on tho
Elective Fran chise.

r. L. Horton, Esq, delivered an eo-
quent address last evening before the
Unity club on the immigration question
under the title of Americas Inferno
MIR. Horton q treatment of the subject was
from the standpoint of the Objectionable
class OF foreigners now in our midst. He
presented clear and concise paper on
this subject, bringing iorcibly to the at
tention OF his hearers many statements
only too true.
Judge Il. M. Stephens gave short
talk on the Elective Franchise and How
it Should Be Exercised. His address
abounded in patriotic expressions that
were received by the audience with
many manifestations OF pleasure and
applause. He said in the opening OF
his remarks:" II any man here preeent
tonight, understanding and well-versed
in the conditions of affairs as they now
exist in this country at the present
time, would arise and state that this
republic was doomed we would be as
founded at his effrontery. If he would
ask, Ia our republic safer we, who be-
lieve that this government is be-
yond the possible chance OF
its decline from the grand
position it now occupies, would feel
ashamed to be compelled to admit the
sincerity of the question, for as we re-
view much OF the history of recent
events we are bound to acknowledge
that there underlies our present system
dangers that demand the earnest atten-
ton OF all good citizens" The Judge then
presented many facts OF the power of
great wealth in the possession OF indi-
viduals and corporations and the unjnst
use to which this vast accumulation is
put, stating in that opinion the
remedy Of much OF our existing evils
lies in the intelligence of the
masses entitled to the ballot, and urging
the necessity OF making educational
qualifications necessary to citizenship,
and an appeal to grant to woman the
right OF suffrage.
Mr.. N. Bulla presided last evening,
and announced that DR.. David S. Jordan,
president of the Stanford university,
would deliver three lectures before the
Unity club on Evolution, on the evenings
of February 9th, 9Th and 10th, under the
titles of Mans Place in Nature, Heredity,
and the Struggle for Existence.
The meeting of the club last evening
was much enjoyed, not only in the ex-
cellent papers delivered but in the
bright, pleasant, happy remarks of the
presiding gentlemen in introducing the
speakers.
The club will be entertained next
Wednesday evening by papers on sub
iects OF interest to ALL
The herald., 1894-01-18
WHERE WILL IT END?
The Mansfields Must Draw No
More Money.
Petition for an Accounting and
Judgment OF Fraud.
A Big Bond Filed by the Guardian.
The Beginning Of
Highly Sensational
Lawsult.

AT 4 O'Clock yesterday afternoon E. L.
Campbell, guardian of the estate OF the
incompetent, Annie A. Pratt, appeared
in Judge Clark's court and qualified in
his bond for $3.50, 900. his sureties being
Colonel Marble, $4,000; DR.. Graves,
$4,000; f. N. Myers, $4,000; J. II.
Harris, $25 900; Thomas Sessions, $751;
600; and I. Phelps, $4,000, each surety
being responsible for one-han the
amount qualified in.
Letters of administration and guard
isnship were then granted.
Immediately afterwards a suit against
John Mansfield, his wife, Anah L. Mans
field, and the Farmers aud Merchants
bank of this city was begun.
The complaint prays that John Mans
field and Anah K. Mansfield be ordered
by court to account for all the money
and property received and converted by
them.
Secondly, that John Mansfield and
Anah E. Mansfield be adjudged guilty
OF fraud in this behalf.
Thirdly, that John Mansfield and
Anah Il. Mansfield and their several
attorneys be enjoined from with
drawing any further moneys, or
from diapoaing OF real property pur-
chased with the money OF the said in
competent, Annie A. Pratt, and
also from bringing suit against the
Farmers and Merchants bank TO obtain
the money belonging to Mrs Annie A.
Pratt, at present deposited with said
bank.
Fouthly, that the Farmers and Mer-
chants bank be enjoined from paying
any money Deposited in said bank in
the names of either John Mansfield or
Anah u. Mansfield.
The above suit was brought and filed
by Attorney @. Hanlon, attorney with
E L. Campbell for Mrs. Goodspeed.
AS soon as the complaint was filed
Judge Clark issued an order restraining
John Mansfield and his wife, Anah f.
Mansfield from withdrawing moneys
belonging to Mrs. Annie Pratt, and from
disposing of any real estate or property
purchased with the money OF the in
competent, Annie A. Pratt.
They are also by the same Injunction
debarred from further prosecution OF
their suit against the Farmers and Mer-
chants bank.
The bank is enioined against paying
out any money deposited with them in
the names of John Mansfield or Mrs. A.
+. Mansfield by the same order.
The herald., 1894-01-18
FAILING ESCAPES.

Smooth Burglar Boldly Leaves the
County Jail.
Arthur Falling, alias G. G. Chandler,
awaiting trial on two charges OF burglary,
escaped from the county jail last evening.
He was considered one of the TRUSTEES, -
and WAS sent outside the jail to hang
out some clothes. The officer followed
him out Immediately, but he took to his
heels and escaped.
Falling was arrested by Detective Bos-
quifor stealing mileage railway ticket
besides other things from guest of the
Hollenbeck hotel. He was convicted on
one charge, but the judgment was set
aside on account of n mistake in the in
formation. He was awaiting trial on q
second charge.
He is 25 years of age; weight, loo
pounds; height, 5 feet II q inches; COM
plexion. dark; hazel eyes; hair, dark
brown; four moles on shoulders; one
dark mole on the right side OF the neck
He was born in New York, and is one OF
the smoothest burglars ever arrested.
The herald., 1894-01-18
POLICE COURT CASES.

Oern Held for Forgery Harris Con
victcd.
Fred Dern, who was arrested last Sun.
day on a charge of forgery in having
signed the name of Albert Dufill to a
to a note, had his examination In Justice
Austin's court yesterday.
He was held to answer to the superior
court with bail fixed at $4,000.
William Harris wac convicted OF
vagrancy in Judge Seaman's court and
his sentence of $50 days in Jail was sus-
pended on the ground that he would go
elsewhere.
The case of Grace Carlyle, the bagnio
proprietor, on charge of disturbing the
peace, was continued until today, when
r. de Luna will also have hearing on
a charge OF carrying a concealed weapon.
Henry Case stole hat from a China
man, was convicted and will be sem
fenced today.
Thomas Baker was arraigned ON a
charge of defrauding lodging house at
233 Weet First street. A test case will
be made of it.
Joe Mirandette will have trial on a
charge of battery on the 9th inst.
The herald., 1894-01-18
THE COURTS.

The Hsmiitons Again-Ths Bryant DAM
age suit-Eew Cases.
The familiar faces of the Hamilton
family we're on view again yesterday in
Judge Van Dykes court.
Upon this occasion Hamilton was
cited to show cause why he should not
be punished for contempt OF court in
selling and disposing of any of the per-
sonal property or household furniture at
$50 South Spring street.
The affidavit filed by the plaintiff in
support of the petition was, however,
insufficient and the defendant was dis
charged.
HANGING IN THE BALANCE.
The Bryant damage suit. an action for
$25, 900 damages for alleged malpractice
on the part of Doctors Kurtz. Brainerd
and Murphy came to conclusion yes
terday.
A motion for a nonsuit WAS argued
and the case taken under advisement
by Judge Clark.
IN FAVOR OF DEPENDANT.
In the case Of r. A. Stassforth vs..
W. H. Morton ct al, an action to fore
close q $l5lS.75 mortgage, Judge Shaw
yesterday ordered decree in favor OF
the plaintiff, the defendants having
su omitted to a default.
JUDGMENT OF DISMISSAL.
In the case of g. Withrow vs.. M.
Baldridge ct al, suit to recover money
alleged to be due from defendants as
subscription as stockholders in an or.
ange growers association. The case
was called for trial by Judge Shaw yes.
terday, when the plaintiff moved for
judgment of dismissal, which was
granted.
DIVORCE CASE.
Mrs. Edna B. Watson was granted
divorce yesterday by Judge York upon
statutory grounds.
NEW SUITS ON FILE.
Preliminary papers in the following
cases were filed yesterday with the
county clerk:
Lillian D. Arms VS.. M. j. Haley ct ux.
Suit to foreclose mortgage.