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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-14

THE most peculiar use ever saw made OF a
Bible" said VIII T. Fry to the ST. Louis
Globe- Democrat. was in Cincinnati. gam
bling house there was conducted by a man
named De Bardeleban. One night an agent
who sold Bibles for a living sat down at the
table and lost steadily until he was broke.
The only thing pawnable in his possession
was his sample Bible, and tine dealer let him
have a. on IT, The agents luck changed at
once he played all night and all the next day,
and by O'Clock In the afternoon the Bible
and the furniture constituted the sole assets
Of that gam bling room"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-14

There's an act Of affection" said young
Jtmpsey as he imprinted kiss upon her coral
lips,
The really hest plays have three acts.
George said the fair young woman, looking
up at him without blinking, Chicago Res
ord.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-14

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them.
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phs
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-07
AN UNLUCKY CRAFT.
tached at the Wharf of the Eastern
Forge Company.

The schooner Robert Graham Dunn
Capt. George O. Pierce. which arrived in
this port the first of this week, with coal
from Philadelphia. for the Eastern
Forge Company, was attached yesterday
while lying at the Forge Company's
wharf. The attachment was made at the
instance of the owners of the schooner,
Capt. John, and some of her crew, the
total claim being very large. The Dunn
left this port light last September for
Newport News. When off Chatham, as
is claimed by the owners of the Captain
John, she ran into the Captain John,
sinking her with her crew of three and a
cargo of cement. The families of the
three men now claim $4,000 for each, the
owners of the Captain John want pay for
their vessel, and the owners of the cargo
claim damages for it's loss. The owners
of the Dunn, of whom Peter III. Crowell
of Boston, is the principal, claim that it
was not their vessel that sunk the Cap
tain John, but steamer.
The Dunn has been an unfortunate
vessel for the last few years, having lost
her topmasts three or four times previ
Gus to the alleged collision. She is val
ued at about $4,000, and the Captain
John at $500.
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-07
CALL FOR THE cAUCUsES.
Republicans Will Nominate on the Nine
teenth Inst.-some of the Candidates for
Important Offices.

The call for the Republican ward eau
cuses in this city is published in another
column. The caucuses will be held on
the nineteenth, from to $50 o'clock in
the evening, and the delegate convention
will be held on the Goth for the selection
of a candidate for mayor. Of course
there is no doubt about the candidate.
Mayor Baxter will be re-nominated with
enthusiasm. In the ward caucuses there
does not seem likely to be many contests.
In Ward 1, ex-Councilman Dam is spok-
en- of as likely to be the unanimous
choice for candidate for alderman. In
Ward there will be contest between
Mr.. Zenas Thompson, Jr., and ex-Coun-
Gilman E. E. Rounds. In Ward 5, ex-
Councilman Frank Little seems likely to
be nominated unanimously for alderman.
In Ward 6, President Randall of the
common council seems also likely to be
promoted, without contest, to the alder
manic seat. In Ward 7, both Council
men Webb and Smith are spoken of.
For school committee there seems to
be the llveliest contest in Ward 5, where
Drs. Vose, O'Neill, Files and Mr.. j.
Frank Hill are in the field. In Ward 8,
Mr.. w. FL. Brownson will have nc oppo-
sition for denomination.
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-07
FOR A BUILDING LAW.
The Builders Exchange Will Submit a
Draft to the City Council.

The monthly supper of the Builders
Exchange was held last evening in
the associations room in the First Ma
tional Bank building. Robinson was
the caterer. About 80 members and
guests were present. The exchange APP
pointed a committee consisting of Presi-
dent C. B. Howard, Mr.. F. Fl. Fassett,
M. J. c. Stevens, Mr.. F. A. Tompson,
Mr.. Charles E. Snow, Mr.. Geo. Smith
and Mr.. A. D. Smith, to frame an ordi-
nance governing the erection of build
ings, to be submitted to the city council.
A resolution was adopted requesting the
board of fire underwriters to appoint a
committee to confer with the committee
of the exchange regarding the proposed
ordinance. A delegation of about 90
members of the Portland exchange will
attend the convention of the national ex-
change to be held in Boston the
18th of February. The Portland ex-
change begins the new year free of debt
and with keen interest in its welfare
felt by the members.
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-07
That Interrupted wedding.

Yesterdays PRESS gave the particu-
lars of would have been Syrian we'd
ding if the brothers of the young bride
elect hadn't interfered. The young lady
and her brothers didn't get away to Law
renee as was supposed. The would-be
bridegroom made complaint that one of
the brothers was in his debt, and a writ
issued on which the brother was arrest
ed and lodged in Jail here. So the other
brother and the young lady remained in
Portland.
Yesterday, efforts were made by the
lawyers employed by both sides to get a
settlement. The girl agreed to marry
her brothers. creditor, but not until he
was taken out of Jail. So the probabili-
ty is that the brother will pay the money
he owes the groom-elect today, and the
expenses attendingIthe legal distractions.
He will then go free, and Mr.. Abreep and
Miss Deep will be united in matrimony,
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-07
THE BASE BALL SEASON.
Manager Garrity Signs the First Two
Players for the Portland Team.

There was not much of the breath of
spring about the atmosphere yesterday,
but this did not deter Manager Clarity
from taking the first steps towards get
ting together the Portland base ball team
for 1894. Two men were signed yester-
day. One is W. J. Mackey of Backing
ton, Mass, catcher. He played in
Manchester last season until that team
went to pieces, and then went West to
play. From 1887 to 1890, inclusive,
Mackey was in the Western League
playing at Joliet and other places. His
record is said to be excellent. He had
batting average of 1856 in 1891, .2S7 in
1892, and 1926 in 1898. His fielding for
1892 was 1868.
The second player signed yesterday was
AL D. Hill, an outfielder, of Colchester,
Conn. He played in the Southern League
in 1892 and 1898 at ATLANTA and Charles
ton. His averages are not at present
known.
Dan Mahoney is wanted by the local
management, but Binghampton will be
obliged to waive claim to his services be-
fore Portland can have him, AS he is under
suspension by the Eastern League.
Charles Radbourne, whose magnificent
record with the old Providence team has
never been equalled, desires to return to
the diamond. He has been in retirement
the past two seasons at his home, Bloom
ington, Ill.
There is considerable talk about a ben
eft to be rendered to the unfortunate
Bennett, but it is understood that the
great catcher had always planned for a
rainy day, and is, therefore, not an OBJ
ject of charity.
Patsey Donovan, the old Lawrence and
Salem player, will captain the formida-
BILE Pittsburg aggregation this season.
He is one of the most aggressive players
in the big league.
Gil Hatfield, one of our 'S6 and 81 fa-
vorites, will play with Toledo, in the
Western League, and will probably cap
tain that team.
How about Sam Laroque being secured
by Jack Leighton? We hear nothing
about this now.
Meagher and Kiley will likely
60 to the Brockton team with their old
captain, Tom O'Brien.
| The New Yorks are still dickering for
the contracts of the Washington battery,
| Meekin and Farrell.
Louisville is trying very hard to get
Danny Richardson, one of the finest in
| fielders in the business.
Alex. Person has again signed with
Lewiston. He is one of the best minor
league pitchers in the land.
Nash has not yet put his name to a
| Boston contract
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-07
1T WILL PLEASE PORTLAND.
Rev. Matt. s. Hughes Has Decided To Stay
In This Civ,

Last evening Chestnut street church
held it's regular prayer meeting and at
it's close Rev. Matt S. Hughes, the PASTOR
announced to his congregation that he
had delibera5ed long and carefully over
the invitation that had been extended
him from the church IN New York to
become its pastor. He had at first con-
sidered the matter favorably, but upon
sober afterthought and consultation with
his wife. they both decided to remain
with Chestnut street another year.
The announcement was received with a
storm of applause, and when the meeting
closed Mr.. Hughes was surrounded by the
mem bers of his parish offering their con-
CALCULATIONS. This, decision of Mr.. Hughes
will be welcome news also to oul citi-
zens who are not his parishioners. .He is
live, earnest man, man whose
presence is greeted with pleasure in
whatever meeting or assembly he may
chance to be and an honor to any city in
which he may reside. We congratulate
Chestnut street church.
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-07
Baby cried,
Mother sighed,
Doctor prescribed: Castoria!
BRIEF JorTINas.

The county commissioners visited the
jail yesterday.
Unity Lodge, 1. o. O. F., will celebrate
it's anniversary tonight.
The Maine Indian Association will meet
at the Second Parish church at 3 p. m.
today.
Tonight the Portland Y. M. G. A. ten
der reception to the Lewiston Y. M
c. A.
For several years there has not been
so much snow in our side streets as at
present.
The Martha Washington Circle will
meet Thursday, February Sth, with Mrs.
Edwin Dow, 50 Wilmot street.
There was civil service examination
at the post office yesterday for candidates
for the position of clerk and carrier.
Charles M. Abbott, Nathan c. Young
and Carlos M. Smith were yesterday
morning drawn for special traverse Jurors
in the Superior court.
Stock train No. 252 on the Eastern di-
vision of the Boston & Maine left the
irons Monday night and some damage
resulted.
The Rumford Falls Extension will be
opened next Saturday with the taking OF
a party of guests from this city via the
Union station and Maine Central.
Yesterday was bright and very cold in
the early morning, the mercury dropping
to from % above to 1Oo below, according
TO locality. in the city and vicinity. Il
was much warmer at noon.
A customs inspector recently discov
cred man well known in town coming
from an English steamer with severa
bottles of imported ale and whiskeJ
concealed about his person. The cast
was turned over to the district attorney
We have just received copy of the
song and chorus, Always DE true tt
Your Mother Words by Mrs. Julia A
Carney and music by Charles Baker. L
is published by F. w. Helmuth. New
York
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-07
PERSONAL.

James Miller, Moses Dole and e..
Thompson leave today for trip to the
South.
City Treasurer Libby and Street Com
missioner Prince have gone to Bangor to
attend the Grand Army Convention.
Secretary Garland, of the Y. NJ. G..
A., has gone to Connecticut to attend
the meeting of the general secretaries of
New England.
Chief Engineer Case, of the Woodbury.,
has been examined by the surgeons and
placed on waiting orders. He will be
succeeded by Chief Engineer Jeffries.
The commission of A. S. Kimball of
Norway as appraiser of customs at this
port has arrived, and it is expected he
will assume the duties of his position
soon.
The February issue of the Maine Sports
man contains, in addition to numerous
articles and large amount of general
information on fish and game topics, a
portrait and accompanying sketch of Mr..
EGG. Gay, President of the Maine Game
Protective Association.
The First Parish Congregational church
at Yarmouth has extended a call. by a
strong vote, to Mr.. Charles R. Mckinley
of the senior class at Andover Seminary.
The parish doubtless will concur
President Winslow, of the Board of
Trade, gave an elegant supper to the
members of his whist club at the Fall
mouth Club last night. Robinson was
caterer. Among the guests were ex-
ex-President Blabon, of the Board of
Trade, and General Manager Payson
Tucker, of the Maine Central
A very pretty matinee whist party oc-
Cured at the residence of Miss Hattie
Cannon, No. PIT Newbury street, Tues
day afternoon, from 3 to 6. The young
ladies were attired in evening costume.
Refreshments were served during the af-
ternoon. Miss Dell Davis served cream
and Miss Kittie Dennis poured chocolate.
Mrs. Ernest True favored the company
with vocal selections.
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-07

The recent severe storms have given to
vessels on the ocean unprecedented ex-
periences. Within day or two there
have been u ocean steamers overdue at
New York and five at Halifax. At this
port the shippers are waiting for two
vessels, the Amarynthian of the Donald
son line, from Glasgow, and the Lauren
tian of the Allan line, from Liverpool.
doubtedly OBTAINING them. The Anna
rynthia left Glasgow 10 days ago, and in
the natural course of things should have
arrived here four or five days ago. No
particular anxiety is felt for her as she
is a large, staunch boat. She was form
erly the Merton Hall, aud ran from Lon
don to the East, either to British India
or Australia. Capt. Cow comes in her
this trip.
The Laurentian should have been here,
but Yesterday afternoon no information
had been obtained that she had arrived
at Halifax even.
1t is little curious, however, that the
Labrador, which arrived at Liverpool at
10 D. m. Sunday from Halifax, evidently
did not strike the bad weather, as she
only left Halifax at Top. m. of the Satur
day of the week before.
Other Matters.
The schooner James and Ella, the per-
ilous experiences of which were narrated
in the PRESS Of Monday, started for
Gloucester yesterday in tow of the tug
Belknap.
The Gloucester schooner Campus,
Capt. Sylvanus McPhee, arrived yester-
day with 5000 pounds of halibut and
1000 pounds of cod, etc., for J. W..
Trefethen & Co. The Campus is hand
liner, or fiat roofer,' as the boys call
them, from the fact that in winter the
topmasts are sent down. Capt. McPhee
was on Browns Bank during the recent
storm. He says it was the worst he has
experienced in the last seven years. His
vessel being new and staunch, he came
through all right, but with the loss Of
two anchors and so fathoms of cable.
The tugs Warren and Demarest had a
friendly race down the harbor yesterday
afternoon when bark and a three-mast-
ed schooner were signalized. The War
rem rather went ahead.
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-07
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate
in this county have been recorded at the
Cumberland Registry of Deeds:
Gray-F. H. Mcdonald of Mechanic
Falls to Freeland E. Libby and Levi G.
Small.
Portland-Ruth A. B. Burbank to Eve
Ign Treat Whitehonse of Augusta.
Brunswick-Maria Cobb to Orissa M.
Sedgley.
Gray-John w. Wilson to John II.
Wilson of DeeriDg.
Naples-Edward T. Morse to Caroline
f. Burnham.
Otistield-S. Lotion Weston of Harri-
son to Mahlon A. Chute.
Gorham--Ellen Simmons to John L..
Simmons.
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-07
The National Teachers Association.

Mr.. O. NJ. Lord and Mayor Baxter re-
ceived a telegram from the secretary of
the National Teachers Association yes
terday morning, informing them that in
order to secure the convention for this
city Portland would have to provide free
halls and issue 100000 copies of the con-
vention bulletin. There is some doubt
whether Portland can accommodate the
five or six thousand visitors who will at
tend the convention, and citizens who
are willing to accommodate some of the
visitors should place themselves in COM
munication with the Mayor and the
Board of Trade Committee.
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-07
Relief and Benefit Associations.

At the annual meeting of the Maine
Central Relief Association the directors
in their annual report give the total
mem bership AS 1875, loss of one during
the year, and 143 dropped, they having
left the company. The permanent fund
is SIS. 070. o., a gain of 81, 1913 So, and it is
securely invested, drawing per cent in
terest. Eleven mem bers have died and
eleven death benefits of $1,000 each have
been paid, and 1913 claims for sickness and
disability:paid, amounting ito IS. 1eO. 90.
The death assessments average 81 1-2 cents
each,this year against 81 cents for 1S92-93.
The following officers were unanimous
~ elected:
Priesident-Elton A. Hall.
Vice observation-disclosures II. Towle.
Secretary-Edwin 6. Foster.
reasurer-Thomas P. Shaw.
Directors-E. A. Hall, Geo. E. Whitney,
Fl. e Towle, George P. H. Haskell, J. b.
Chandler, W. H. Richardson, J. A.
Pinkerton, F. D. Rogers. S. S. Cahill.
George W. Babb. W. E. Pitman. :,
Finance Committee-George W. York,
Il. G. Parkman, l.. Philbrook.
Advisory Comm1ttee-AmosP illsbury,
J.E.Anderson, George W. Billings, CIV.
Mailing, d. A. Booker, Nathan Stiles,
George Nevens, H.F. Dowst, Nv: Polls
ter, J. W. Causland, Frank Robinson,
George A. West.
| Odd Fellows Benefit Association, at
their annual meeting reported one mem
her died and four dropped the past year,
leaving total membership of IA. Total
cash receipts SPIT. so, and total expenses
s144.20. There are 81, s57. IL deposited IN
| bank and tIeasurer's hands, a gain IN
! funds of $I2s. SO over last year. Inc
amount of benefits paid TO July lst' 1884
was 50, 231 The election of o Ulcers Will
take place tomorrow evening.
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-07
The Deaf School.

Mayor Baxter went to. Augusta yester-
day noon to place several matters con-
nected with the Deaf School before the
Governors Council, which was in session
yesterday. ItseeIns that although
Portland bears the entire expense of the
school and maintains it, that it only re-
ceives $50 per year from the state for a
pupil sent to the school from this city,
while pupil from Deering or other
places receives 5000 for it's education.
This and several other matters the May
or desires to have changed.
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-07
]. R. LIBBY.


It's not polite to point, with the
fingers,
And yet the very High Priestess
of polite society is this minute point
ing very pointedly.
"Fashion" points to Silk as the
fabric that shall dominate women's
dress the coming spring.
We 'sgot tip" from Fashion early
and prepared.
The Swivel Silks that we told YOU
of yesterday are worth car trip to
see.
~ inches, SO cts.
Another fascinator is the delicate
Japanese Crepe, Silk and Lisle.
[Pale Blue, Pink, Heliotrope. Nile Green,
White, Cream, Black
The weave is irregular ripply
wave.
[sort of quandary, irresolute wandering of
warp and wool, that is as irresistible as the
whims of a society darling.]
20 and 81 inches wide, so cents.
India Silk. Called "India" be-
cause it is woven in China, and
printed in France.
Ozark blue grounds and minute polka dots of
white, also hair lines.]
Good for Dresses, Costumes,
Waists, etc. "a inches, SO cents.
The Silk man is proud to exhibit
his pets to visitors as well as Gus
toners.
The sale of Crash at crashed
prices continues another day.
Also the Bargain Towel Sale, both
on the first floor.
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-07
Sons and Daughter Of Maine.

The Sons and Daughters of Maine met
at their 18th annual banquet Monday
night in the Palmer House, Chicago.
Covers were laid for $50 guests at is ia
bles. The decorations were simple, tu-
lips being the only flowers, with roses at
each plate. The menu consisted of six
courses. President VIM. Fl. Chadwick
acted as POSTMASTER. Responses were
as follows; ''The State of Maine," Rev.
Arthur W. Little; ''Maine in the War;
Gen. Chas. Fl. Howard; Names Jew
els," Prof Nathaniel Butler; 'Maine in
the West" Gen. Charles P. Mattocks.
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-07
German Readings.

Miss Greeff, at the Alien and Greeff
school, will begin this evening a series of
readings from German authors, in the
original, which is her native tongue. The
opportunity is fine one to those stu
dents who desire not only to read, but
speak and understand, as in travelling or
conversation, the language. Miss Greetf
as a native and accomplished German,
will render the series very interesting.
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-07
Scandinavian Meetings

Wednesday and Thursday at 73o p. m.
in the Seamens Bethel, Fore street, by
Rev. M. Denly, from Larvik, Norway;
Friday evening at 7.3o in Reform Club
hall, corner of Congress and Temple
streets. All Scandinavians are invited.
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-07
Mrs. winslow's soothing Syrup"

Mrs yyinsIow's Soothing Syrup"
has been used over Fifty Years by mli!lons OF
mothers for their children while Teethlng, win
perfect success. 1t soothes the child, so1Iens
he Gums. allays Pain cures Wind Collie, reg
ulates the bowels, and is the best remedy Tor
Diarrhoea whether arising from teethlng or
other causes. For sale by Druggists in every
part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup. 25c. a bottle
apr17MW&F&wtf
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-07

The four Hs-health, happy homes and hos
pitaty-fostered by Angostura Bitters. Sole
Manufactures DR.. j. G. B. Segert g. Sons. At
all druopiStS
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-07
a CARD,

Mr.. EDIToR.-Seeing several cases in the
Chase's treatment 1 thought would like to tell
the public how / was cured For years had
been troubled with a difficulty that Twas obliged
to go TO the Maine General Hospital with sew
which was very painful and dangerous. A while
ago my trouble was getting very bad and had
made up my mind to go again when the weather
YOU go and try DR.. Chase. No. 372 Cumberland
Street?' | laughed at the idea. but on being
urged said would try anything to get relief.
tried the treatment about two months and
am only too happy to say have never had to
90 To the hospital since. for l am well and
cured without medicine. VIII gladly tell any
one about il if they will call on me.
CHRISTOPHER c. THOMPSON.
jau16dlm turner's Island, Me.
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-07
EASTMAN BROS.
& BANCROFT.
HAYDN ASSOCIATION.

The annual meeting of the Associa-
tion will be held at the office Of the
Secretary, IL Exchange St., ON FRI
DAY. Feb. 9th at $50 p. m. sharp.
Per order, F. III. GLOVES, Sec'y.
feb7 dit
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-07
UMBRELLAS.
300 Umbrellas at 0ne-HaIf Price

so Umbrellas, cotton gloria,
&c inch. paragon frame,
warranted fast black, natu-
raj and metal handles,
sec each.
25 Umbrellas, Gloria Hen
rietta, % inch, natural and
gold handles, paragon frame,
$I.OO quality
For 6Oc each.
SO Ladies' Fast Black
Gloria Umbrellas, 10 inch.
OXydiZed handles, latest de-
signs, worth $3.50,
For 75c.
SO Umbrellas, fast black
Gloria, 20 inch, a choice line
of natural handles, with taS-
sells, also covers
At CSC each.
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-07
THE STORMY ATLANTIC.

Large Steamships Are Having Hard Times
Those Overdue at This Port-The
Amarynthia Should Have Been Here
Several Days Ago-Hard Experience of
the Canopas.