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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-07
The Checker Contest.

To the Editor of the PRESS:
Permit me to say in regard to the decision
IN the checker match that a champion
naturally had the right to dictate reasonable
terms, as to where thesmatch should be
played, and insisted on it. Scarboro being
proper place being { bout equal-distance
between us, but finally consented to come
to Portland, and play the..ssfrst ten games,
ana at the conclusion of the play Thursday
evening, when Chapman asked to postpone,
the score was, Mclaughlin, 2; Chapman, 1;
drawn, q; and the last gameswas down where
had the man, and an.easy win in about
twenty moves. by what is known as the
forty position. then stated that 1 should
expect him to come to Scarboro to finish the
last ten, and intended to agree to come to
fortland TO run out the few remaining
moves on the unfinished games if he in
sisted, but here he flew into one of those
tantrums, that is common to him, when get
ting badly beaten, and l left the place, He
employed throughout the first ten games
the tactics of one whosdid not expect to win
by fair checker playing, but by raising a
disturbance and depending on the decision
of referee of his own naming. This was
done by his constant loud and noisy talk
and frequent leaving the board to watch
other games, and on one occasion during
the progress of game he began by a noisy
harangue about something, with an on
Iookersand rushed thescheckers all over the
squares. This is not the first time he has
tried to Wrest the honors of the champion
snip from me in regular match and failed
but 1t Will be the last opportunity he will
ever have as I shall not hereafter consider
myself as under any obligations to treat
with him as long as l hold the medal.
W. H. MLAUGHLIN,
State Checker Champion.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-07
ALLEGED FoRGER ARRESTED.
Arthur L. French of Kennebunk
in Trouble.

On Serious Charge-He Is Accused of
Stealing Team and of Passing Forged
Checks-Arrested Last Night at the Re-
quest of the City Marshal of Saco.
/ Charles B. Haskell alias Arthur L.
French of Kennebunk was arrested in
this city last night on a serious charge.
1t is alleged that he hired team in Saco
with the intention of selling it, and further
that he is guilty of passing forged checks
Young French is a good looking, fellow of
about twenty, and appeared at the
Chase House last night and requested
lodging. He is said to have told Landlord
Robb that he intended to sell his team in
the morning and would have plenty of
money, but he was without money at the
time, and SO he was given room. Late in
the evening, the Saco City Marshal ap
peared, having driven in and applied to the
police to find French. An officer was de-
tailed, and in twenty minutes had located
him, and he was taken into custody and
locked up. while the Saco officer were get
ting their horse his supper. Later they
started for Saco, taking their prisoner with
them. The marshal says that yesterday
afternoon, French drove into Saco with a
GOotIus WIiiCA lo bltllhS QUSS AOb Uo1UuS 10
him. He left it at a stable and hired another
horse for short time. AS he did not return
the stable keeper notified the police In
tracking their man the Saco officers allege
they found where he had passed a forged
check on his way in, securing a small
amount of money. When he was searched
several more checks were found, and the
marshal alleges that these, likewise are
forged. They look on him as ''crook'' and
think they bave made an important capture.
He gave his name at the Chase House as
French, but the officers claim he is Charles
B. Haskell and is a printer.
The expression of his intention to sell the
team will make it difficult matter for
French to explain, but that will be the least
important part of his trouble if the charge
of passing forged checks is proven against
him. He will be brought before the Saco
court this morning and given hearing.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-07
OBITUARY.
Foxwell c. Evans.

Mr.. Foxwell C. Evans, well known
and respected citizen of Fryeburg, died
last nightiat his residence. He was aged
50 years and had been in failing health
for some time. He was son of Captain
man born in the town, Then known as
Pequawket, and who was a soldier in
the Revolutl onary war. Mr.. Evans resid-
ed for many years ON farm in the vicin
ity of Highland Park. Recently he re-
moved with his family to the old Evans
homestead, situated in the lower part of
the village, where stands the oldest
house in the town. He married in early
life Miss Jemima Cameron of Vermont,
who survives him, together with five
daughters and one son.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-07
A DARING THIEF.
Soloman Richman, PeddIer, Robbed
of Jewelry

By a Fellow Boarder-The Thief Was Pur-
sued and the Property Recovered-Ex-
citement in a Middle st. Boarding
House.
There was bold attemptssat robbery last
night.
sSoloman Richman, "a peddlar of jewelry has
been boarding at, Damon's, on Middle street.
He had two valises of jewelry, valued at
$1,000, and in an evil moment he took his
eyes off them Another boarder at the same
house was sCharles Blumethal of Provi-
dence, RI. who has been here two days.
He had his eyes on these grips, and at sup
per time found chance to move them
near the door, Then when no one saw him
he seized them and ran. The owner saw
his hasty exit and gave chase. assisted by
the landlord and the other boarders. Find
ing himself incumbered by his booty, the
thief dropped it and ran, leaving his pur-
suers behind. The matter was reported to
the police and Deputy Sterling took line
to the Union Station. He found clue and
located his man at the Star restaurant. He
arrested him and he will appear before the
court this morning. Blumethal is twenty-five
years old and was born in Germany. He
had lost part of finger and that proved
the missing link with him, and an easy
means of Identification. He had intended
to steal away on the Pullman, but the police
were too quick for him and had him long
before the train went out The affair
created no end of excitement in that part
of the street, and Richman had narrow
escape from losing his stock in trade.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-07
PERSONAL.

Ex-United States Senator James W.
Brad bury of Auguta, was registered at
the Falmouth yesterday.
MIR. J.W. Colcord Eof Roxbury, Mass,
formerly of Portland, is visiting the
city.
t. Gen. Henry G.. Thomas Eof Oklahoma
is expected in Portland daily from Chica-
go.
Lieut.. De Hart of the Dallas has ar
rived and reported. He is stopping with
his family at the Wentworth on Spring
ST.
Mrs. George Payson and Miss Margaret
Payson, formerly of this city, now res
idents of Chicago, arrived at the Preble
a week ago, and will remain through
the first part of the summer.
Captain I. H. Wash burn of Portsmouth,
N.H.,' is in the city for few days. He
is stopping at the Preble.
George F. Cooper, U .S.N., and wife,
were at the Preble yesterday. They have
been in Bath.
Hon. S. Brown of Waterville was at
the Falmouth yesterday.
Ex-Cnited States Senator James W..
Bradbury of Augusta was in the city
yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Eastby Smith of Wash
ington, DC, arrived at the Falmouth
last evening.
The best parade of recent years passed
off in New York city Memorial day. On
the staff of the grand marshal, Major E.
P. Doherty, rode Colonel Thomas G. b.
by of Vinalhaven, Me-, side by side
with Colonel ". F. Cody, the we'll
nown Buffalo Bill. Colonel Libby was
the only Maine representative, and was
on the staff at the personal request of
Grand Marshal Doherty, who command
ed the troops at the capture of Wilkes
Booth, and saw much service in the
western frontiers. Colonel Libby at
tended the memorial services in Carnegie
Hall, and also witnessed Buffalo BilPs
famous Wild West show.
Thomas H Phair, the potato king" of
Presoue Isle, was in the city yesterday.
Mr.. Francis Gushing has received his
pay from the United States for the land
taken at Cushing's- Island for fortifca-
tons
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-07
Democratic City Committee.

The Democratic city committee held
an Important meeting Tuesday evening.
The date for the caucuses to nominate
delegates to state and county conevn-
tions was fixed for the evening of We'd
nesday, the goth day of June. Mr.. AID.
Sweetsir resigned as a member of the
committee from Ward 5, and Mr.. Sween-
ey was elected to fill the vacancy. Mr..
Bradley was elected a member of the ex-
ecutive committee to fill the same va
cancy.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-07
"Purity" Ice Cream.

Messrs. LA. Goudy & Co. will COM
mence June 18th to manufacture ice
cream, sherbet, fancy ices, etc., using
only pure cream, without corn starch,
gelatine or adulterants of any kind.
Orders for the same can be left with
, the family grocer, or sent to them direct
by telephone, and all orders received
before 4so p. M, will be promptly at
tended to the same day. Their announce
ment will be found in our advertising
columns this morning.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-07
Larceny.

James Shay, 81 years of age, who
claims to live in Portland and George
Farrell, age SO, having no fixed place of
abode, were arrested by officers of Diyis-
ion /. Boston, Tuesday night for the al
1egd larceny OF harness valued at $40
from some unknown person and for
which an owner is wanted.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-07
Church Reception,

The ladies of the Abyssinian church
will hold reception in honor of their
pastor, Rev. A. t. Clark, at their church
ON Thursday evening, June 9TH, from
to 10 p. m. All interested in the
church are cordially invited to attend.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-07
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
]. R. L|bBY.|

Manufacturers and importers circumstances the
desperate tmescompel them unload great of
goods,
And get quick cash them
Know where to offer their pums
And It's only prompt response the ringing of Bar
gain Bell
That gives us to handle and cash pay for promptly,
some OF the most advantageous offerings in Dry Goods
since this century baby
Take Lace for instance Three times within many weeks
Certain great Lace importers have marhaled the
wnd-up of their seasons importation.
Eagernes their sde Indifference ours eliminated
Lace ownership changing hands,
And the opportunity you per following price
list, which is exactly half value
Flolnt Venise Lace, and white
10 cts, 70 IL cts, Is cts, II cts, IS cts, 25 cts
Exact the above can found retail
Point Venise with top These rarely rich quayand
design,
Price SO cts, cs 60 cts 81 IL c IS cts $780, 1925
@ sasa s sss 1 % sssns sa Iss s
Painting perpetual court>
Appropriate for Yoke Collars Bertha Founng general
trimming for gowns OF silk, wool OF cotton
Point Venise Insertion butter shade
cts, 10 cts, II IL cts, Is cts, up so
Open this morning by 10 o'clock,
An importers windup lot of high grade
Black French Laces at rs cts
The exact lines that sold in neghbong at s125
Heavy rich, arocratic Bourbon Lace
For trimming silks, Henriettas, Parasols, &c
Black Guipure Black Chanilly Lace.
Torchon Lace Collars Is to s1.OO.
Open this morning about 10 o'clock,
smalsh lot of elegant Point Venise Yokes vandyke point
shaped to neck, full around edge $500
Hear what the New York Dry Goods Economist says
Stop moment Mr. Economist man, sell these SO
able white chamois Gloves pair cts pair
And they clean Soft elastic
Please excuse us for saying Creponee again.
It's such charming fabric "a about it.
Cnked like perfect riddle Of wearing made from the
formula OF a ripple marked beach
hades
Charming to graduate in 10 cts
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-07

A party OF about 100 Italian laborers
arrived last nigh on the New York boat,
bound for Houlton to work on the rail
road construction. They camped last
night in workmans' car near the sta
ton.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-07

The toeathef today
is likely to be
showery.
PORTLAND. June Z, 1894
NE entire section
~ is given over to
the Skirts, the
largest and most COM
plete line ever seen here.
There's nothing to be
saved in buying the ma
terials and m a k i n g
Skirts at home, the re-
suits are not in the line
Of economy and are
never satisfactory. The
ready made ones are in
variably of the best
materials, tastefully trim
med, and the workman
ship is as good as skilled
workers can do it.
There is no end to the
variety of styles, colors
and kinds. The prices
range from $I.oo for a
plain gingham one to
$500 for a handsome
black silk one, with every
sort of price between.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-07
IE PRESS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY.

F. o. Bailey & Co., will sell 50 new and
secondhand carriages at auction today at
10 O'Clock, at their repository SO Plum street,
also about 20 new and secondhand
harnesses.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-07
Cumberland Bar Will Attend MIR. Foxes
Funeral.

Yesterday afternoon there was special
meeting of the Cumberland Bar. Gov
ernor Cleaves presided in his capacity as
vice president. The meeting was called
to take acton on on the death of
Frederick Fox. 1t was decided that the
bar should attend the funeral in a body.
and that they should meet for that pur-
pose at the house of Hanno W.Gage next
Friday afternoon. The funeral. will take
place at 8 p. m.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-07
Mr.. ALTON |. cRoPLEy,

for several years connected with the we'll known
firm of Wyer Greene & Co.. can be found at the
MCDOWELL, where he will be pleased to
meet his friends. ju4dIw
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-07
INFANTRY AT SEBAGO.
Annual Field Day of the Portland
Light Infantry.

The s1st Anniversary a Great Success
Some Good Scores in the Shooting
Match
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-04-16
STRIKE Is SPREADING.
Fifteen Hundred Miles of the Northern
Pacific Road Tied Up

Fifteen Hundred Miles of the Northern
Pacific Road Tied Up.
Sr. PAUL. April 16--The strike on the
Great Northern railway is gradually
working east. having reached Grand
Forks. n. D., and if not settled soon will
probably reach the end of this line in two
or three days. 1t is developing a peculiar
state OF affairs. The strike was ordered
by the American Railway union, and is
more actively antagonized by the railroad
employees brotherhoods than by the rail
road company itself.
There can be no dou bt that the individ-
uals of the various brotherhoods are pri-
vately somewhat dissatisfied, but they re
Gently accepted the revised schedules and
are standing by their agreements with
the company.
As far as can be learned, the road Is
nearly tied up over about 1900 miles OF its
extent, the mum Der of men idle being
much greater than the number Of actual
strikers. As long As the strikers can pre-
vent the making up Of trains. the train
crews, although willing to run the trains,
are helpless Alta mum Der Of points along
the line, the citizens have openly espoused
the cause Of the strikers, but it is not
thought any lswlsssness will be per-
mitted at any point.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-04-16
COxEY's WORD is LAW.
His Son and the Unknown" Have Left
the Commonwealers.


CUMBERLAND. Md. April i6.--Marshal
Carl Browne rode into Cum berland yes
terday at the head of Coxey's army.
Browne Is again on top. the revolution of
Saturday has been quelled and "Un-
known" Smith has been deposed. He
will 20 on . lecture tour. Mr.. Coxey's
own son has deserted the cause Of his
father and goes with Smith.
IL has been the frequent boast Of Com
mander Coxey that the army was an or
ganization in which mutual rights pre-
vailed, but the events of the past two
days show that Coxey's word is law. The
men had deposed Browne and took up
Smith. They made him their leader with
great enthusiasm. but this was in Coxey's
absence.
Smith must TO-" said Coxey, when he
returned, and Smith went
Jesse Coxey, the generals son. tried to
dissusde his father. telling him that
Browne was q scoundrel and crook, who
was working him. General Coxey told
his son he was insu bordinate. He said he
might, however. continue as aid to Mar
shal Browne, il he desired.
II won't obey the orders of that leather
coated skunk" was the sons reply, and
the young man went of.
Smith, before leaving, made a speech
to the army, bidding them hold together,
obey orders and march TO Washington.
When the army reached Cumberland IL
camped in the ball grounds, and 1900 peo-
pie paid 10 cents each to 20 in and see it,
They will start from here tomorrow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-04-16


half a day. leaving as suddenly; but, for
several days after, I was quite pros
trsted and sore. Sometimes the attacks
we're almost daily, then less frequent. After
about four years OF this suffering. ] was
taken down with bilious typhoid fever, and
when began 10 recover, had the worst
attack OF my old trouble ever experienced.
At the FIRST OF the fever. my mother gave
me Ayers Pills. my doctor recommending
them az being better than anything he
could prepare. ! continued taking these
Pills. and so great was the benefit derived
that during nearly thirty years have had
but one attack of my former trouble, which
yielded readily TO the same remedy"
AYERS PILLS
Prepared BY pr.J. c. Aver Co.. Lowell, Mass
Every Dose Effective
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-04-16

WALTHAM. Mass. April l6.-The exer-
cises OF the New England Methodist con-
ference were opened yesterday by the
annual love feast The degree Of deacon
was awarded the following: Arthur
Bonner, Arthur Beckman, George r.
Durgin, Francis Il. Harvey, Harry II.
HOBBS, George III. McElroy, Henry Rich
ards. Joseph Simpson, George Il. Saunders,
Robert G. Westenbury and Henry Will
Jams The following elders were ordained:
H. Il. Abercrombis, G. f. Holmes. A. II.
Nagariau, @. w. Simonson. Charles A.
Shatie, William A. Thurston, r. p.
Walker.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-04-16

SANTA CRUZ, Cal, April l6.-A confla-
grafton reduced to ashes "A buildings in
this city, and caused loss OF about
$500 900. with less than 500, 900 insurance
The firemen could not obtain a supply of
water from the hydrants. Chinatown
was totally destroyed. The fire was Of
incendiary origin.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-04-16
sn.nerted of Murder.

MALDEN. Mass, April i6-Ofilcer Kelly
OF this place arrested a man last evening
on suspicion Of being the murderer II
Clarence Dame at Newmarket yesterday
morning. The prisoner was very reticent
and declined to give his name He was
held until thorough investigation Of his
actions aud his whereabouts for the past
few dsys can be msds
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-04-16
A DANGEROUS DERELICT
Lies In the Path Of Cossting Vessels
Passing Cape Ced.

ORLEANS, Mass, April 10. - Captain
Bearss of the Nsuset lifesaving station
discovered wreck about three miles or
shore from that station. The hull is just
awash, and what appears TO be the stump
of her foremast is nearly all that can be
seen of the derelict She is held by her
anchors, and is in about six fathoms Of
water.
This hulk IL q very dangerous obstruc-
ton to navigation. as it is directly in the
track of all coasting vessels passing the
cape north and south. When thes be-
comes sufficiently smooth the lifesaving
men will try and ascertain the name of
the craft.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-04-16

weight was laid
on n spot the size
OF my hand. Dur.
ing the attacks, the
perspiration would
stand in drops on
my face, and 1t was
agony for me to
make mctent
effort even TO whis.
per. They cam Q
suddenly. at any
hour of the day or
night, lasting from
thirty minutes TO
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-04-16
Reeds Parliamentary Rules
B. REED,

Ex-speaker OF the House OF Representatives.
eg-Except as a matter Of reference the book
has nothing 10 do with the political differences
which have existed as TO the rules OF the House OF
Representatives. It Is u general treatise.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-04-16
waiting For Our senate to Act.

BERLIN, April 16.-It is understood that
the foreign Office here is prepared 10 claim
a protectorate over Samoa as the best
solution of the present complications in
case the American senate first approve a
resolution that the United States with
draw from the Samoan agreement
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-04-16

Elbert Hubbard isa ayoung author whose
works have already attracted considerable
attention i'm literary circles. While " No
Enemy" has beer read with enjoyment
by many, his reputation depends largely
little story that can be read i'm half an
hour. His new book. "Forbes, OF Har-
,srd," promises TO add not little TO his
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-04-16
as a writer Of entertaining

position as a writer of entertaining
stories.
"One Day" attracted considerable dis
agreeable comment. Purltanlc people
who found II impossible to defend the
stony hearted old preacher objected 10
the portrayal OF class that certainly ex-
lists in religious circles, and they were
wholly unable TO learn the beautifui
lesson of sympathy that runs through
the work and that may be expressed In
the one precept,. 'Take heed lest ye offend
one of these little ones"
FORBES OF Harvard" isa very different
kind OF story and the author has sue
ceeded in presenting number OF thor
oughly delightful characters through
that very difficult method OF personal
correspondence. Books OF this kind too
often fail OF their purpose. The author
between the letters in the letters them
selves, but Mr.. Hubbard carries his inter-
esting plot through the book with scarce
ly a lapse.
The reader of "Forbes OF Harvard can
not fail To be entertained by the story
and there Is no question but that 1t VIII De
we'll appreciated.
"FoRBEs OF HARVARD" BY Ebert Hubbard
Boston: Arena Publishing Co. 1894
"ONE DAY" BY Ebert Hubbard. Boston,:
Arena Publishing Co. 1894.
7 7 I
"The Wee Ones OF Japan" Is a charming
little study OF charming little japanese
children. The writer who has spent many
years among this people has brought her
entire fund OF experience into the work OF
presenting a description OF these
''wee ones" and her knowledge
OF their habits, their pastimes,
their thoughts and aspirations makes
the book one of the greatest interest. 1t
is particularly valuable as being the first
work OF this kind To be published and he
who reads its pages closes the book with
the feeling that he has had a lifelong
acquaintance with the children of japan.
In the study the author has ignored the
"made over" japanese child OF today, "for
the same reason that we turn our backs
upon the unwelcome rays Of q garish sun
that penetrates into some delightful
shadowy recess and hurts the
eyesn-and for this the reader is thankful.
1t is novel pleasure TO know the "wee
Ones" not as they too often are, but as
they ought to be.
The book is beautifully illustrated and
is dsintily bound with ornamented covers.
THE WEE ONES OF JAPAN" by Mae 81. John
Brsmhall, New York: Harper & Bros, 1894.
III. Gregory has IL.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-04-16
"FOr Years.

says CARRIE T.. STocKwELL, Of Chester
field, N. H., "I was afflicted with an
extremely severe pain in the lower part OF
the chest The feeling was as If n ton
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-04-16

When the scalp IL strophied, or shinybald.
no preparation will restore the hair; in all
other cases Halls Hair Renewer will start a
growth.