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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-12-28

Sort of putting an edge on it as it were.
That is what we are doing with the
business dizziness that always fol-
lows in the wake of Christmas
trade, We have put prices to the
grindstone and ground off so much
that we fear we have disfgured
them for life. Dress Goods have
been the greatest sufferers, but
their loss is your gain. Come in
today and witness genuine re-
duction in prices all round. Come
early while the stock is at it's best.
The record-union., 1894-03-10
STOLEN ARTICLES.
Some Things Found in the Possession
of Two Tramps.

some Things Found in the Possession
of Two Tramps.
officer Douglas and Special Campbell
last night arrested two men who were
trying to sell lot Of child's clothing
which was stolen from some residence
The prisoners said they had just come
from Los Angeles, and gave the names
of James Murphy and George st. Clair.
In the bundle they carried were found
one dozen ladies' new gray hose, just
from the store, pair OF scissors, skirt,
chemise, dress and undershirt belonging
to some little girl about II or l3 years OF
age. The dress is red, with dark stripes.
In the prisoners possession We're also
found a Bible with the name Miss Lizzie
White" written on the fy-leaf and the
following: presented by her teacher,
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Galloway" Also, Web
ster's pocket speller, with the name and
address of -. G. White, Glen Cove, Cole
man County, Texas"
The men said the things were given to
them by another man to sell-the old, old
story.
The record-union., 1894-03-10
ROBBED THE MAILS.
a sacramento Firms Check stolen
but Rerurnad To the Owners

n sacramento Firms Check stolen
but Returned to the Owners.
A dispatch from San Francisco last
night to the RECoRD-UNIoN says:
There is very smooth young gentle
man operating in this city whose ac-
quaintance Postal Inspector Irwin would
like to make. kittle IL Co., California
street merchants, and Weinstock, Lubin
d Co. OF Sacramento, not to mention the
California Bank, Marshal Long, and
probably some other Well-knOwn people,
would like 10 meet this suave young man.
be is tall and handsome, with dark eyes,
dark hair, good clothes and rather modest
manners for one so capable.
He walked into the California Bank
yesterday with a genuine check drawn
by Weinstock, Lubin u Co. with the
forged Endorsement OF kittle x Co. Ii
was for some hundred and odd dollars.
He presented 1t to the paying teller and
modestly remarked that he would like to
have the coin or bills, it didn't matter
which.
lie got neither. The paying teller didn't
like the looks of Kittle IL Co.'s indorse-
ment, and politely admitted as much to
the handsome young man.
There's recently been a change in that
hrm," said the paying teller, land Pm
not familiar with the new mans sigma
ture. and Phi have to trouble you to get
this identified or further indorsed."
Quite right" said the other, ''Tll get
another Endorsement on this"
Then he went out and has not been
seen since.
Last Tuesday Weinstock, Lubin & Co.
sent to Kittle d Co. a check for some one
hundred and odd dollars, and sent a
letter mentioning the check in the same
envelope.
To-day Kittle g. Co. received that check
and that letter in their early morning
mail. The Secretary noticed that there
was only city postmark on the envelope,
and he was surprised. When he opened
the letter and found the forged indorse-
ment OF Kittle IL Co. on the check, he
was more surprised.
That young fellow must have stolen
that check from the mails, forged our
firms signature to it, and tried to get it
cashed. Failing in this, he mailed us the
check" said the surprised Secretary.
The record-union., 1894-03-10
FAILED IN INSURANCE.
He Could Not Stand the Terrible
Test and was Rejected.
FAMILY HAD TO SUFFER.
Why 1t Is So Many Men and Women
Are Rejected IN their Applica-
tions for Life Insurance.

81 have been refused insurance, and my
family must suffer- p
The speaker was a well-known member of
the Shoe and Leather Exchange of New York.
you don't mean to say that the company
has refused TO grant you policyP' exclaimed
his friend, in evident establishment.
"Yes," was the sad reply, "the medical ex-
aminer has reported against me- and now my
plans for providing for my wife and children
are all destroyed"
The terrible significance of this poor mans
condition can be better realized by referring
to the statement recently made by DIR. Lam
bert, General Medical Director of the Equita-
bic Life Assurance Company. In explaining
why so many applicants for insurance are
daily rejected, he said:
1--WE reject 6 per cent. OF the applications
made to us for life insurance, and have saved
the entire expense of this medical department
by The rejection alone of applicants who have
diseased kidneys, and who died within two
years alter rejected Them"
The startling importance OF these words
cannot be too widely proclaimed. The fact
that such an awful condition exists III this
land should arouse thoughtful men and
women to q sense OF the great danger that
threatens them. Such cases can be found on
every hand.
Mr.. Edison L. Weston. a well-known resi-
dent of Port Henry n. Y, recently said
''SOIH6 years ago suffered from pains III my
back and throughout my body, but thought
it nothing serious until about that time de-
sired to obtain life insurance policy, and OF
course had to undergo medical examina-
ton. My application was promptly rejected
by the doctor, who pronounced it badly de-
veloped kidney disease Ny case was consid-
cred dangerous, and at once looked around
for the best cure. l decided what that was,
began taking it, and am pleased to say am
to-day well man, and the doctors say so, too,
for since then, without any trouble, l have
taken out a life insurance policy. The med
ical examiner pronounced Inc sound as q
trout and l owe it all to the remarkable
power and efficiency Of Warmers Safe Cure,
which restored me to health, and enabled me
to pass q perfect medical examination"
These facts show the insidious nature OF kid
ney or Brights disease. 1t has often no symp.
toms OF its own, but, unfortunately, the
symptoms OF almost every known disease
The victim of Bright's disease goes along un
suspecting until in many cases it is too late.
lecturing 10 his class and showed them the
analysis OF Bright's disease urine, ana also
that In condition of health, is in point. He
suddenly paled, trembled and saiQ: Gentle.
men, have made painful QiscOVery-I, my
self, am victim OF Brights disease" and in
less than year he was dead.
The lesson which should come to all is that
the greatest care ana attention are necessary
to preserve these great and yet delicate organs
of the body. Both men and women are vic
tins ofathis dread disease, and they alone are
wise who realize the fact and act in time.
The record-union., 1894-03-10
Real Estate Transfers.

The following real estate transactions
have been recorded since our last report:
Anthony Hubbs and wife to H. w.
Freund-West half of lot 5, n and o,
Seventeenth and Eighteenth streets.
Frank r. Waters and wife to Julia G..
Martin-East half of lot 2, D and E,
Eleventh and Twelfth streets; $50.
Estate of Barbara Studarus to Joseph
Studarus for $3.50. (No property men
tioned.)
Thomas Colburn-East half of lot and
west half of lot 8, E and F, Sixth and
Seventh streets
The record-union., 1894-03-10
NEW SWINDLING SCHEME.

Who Wants to be Insured Against
Accident for Last Yearl
A new swindling scheme has been
worked successfully in this city for sew
eral days.
Two men, one an Italian and the other
an American. have been working tho
Italian population on an accident in
surance racket and have gathered in
quite number of sums ranging from So
to so.
They represented themselves as agents
for an Eastern accident insurance COM
pany, and after receiving the money,
them for various lengths of time in 1393,
1t is supposed that they have left the city,
as they are not to be found, and have
gone to the country to try to find another
Italian community on which to work.
The record-union., 1894-03-10
Now Consul of Paraguay.

Having been worsted in his plea of
being the Netherlands Consul. and there
fore beyond the jurisdiction of the State
courts, P. J. Van Loben Sells has de-
INJURED to the complaint of Reclamation
District No. 55l, in which it sues to en-
force reclamation assessment, that he is
the Consul of Paraguay.
This seems to be a genuine case of
tweedledum and tweedledee.
The record-union., 1894-03-10
wakeman,s Happy Faculty.

Edgar L. Wakeman's happy faculty OF
telling a fascinating story while convey
ing most interesting information. is again
illustrated in "The Poachers' Lucy OF
Ballnagee," printed elsewhere in this is
sue. The tale is woven about the life OF
the English nobility i'll an Irish castle
during the autumnal season of entertain
ment, and reveals conditions, customs
and folk in manner as charming as it is
rare in fictional literature.
The record-union., 1894-03-10
The Charge Reduced.

F. n. Hammersly, alias Austin, was
arraigned before Judge Catlin yesterday
on charge of burglary, in entering the
law office of c. II. Oatman and stealing a
typewriter (the machine, not the oper-
ator).
He was allowed to plead guilty to petit
larceny, and will be sentenced to-day.
The record-union., 1894-03-10
He Was Taken Care OF.

A man named Henry Murray is S63
richer this morning than he would have
been had he not been looked after last
night.
The police were informed by 81. T.
Dillman that Murray was drunk and dis
playing and spending his money freely,
and he was locked up for the night in
order to give him chance to sober up.
The record-union., 1894-03-10
ADJUSTMENTS

Manager Todd has concluded con-
tract with the German Theater Company
from the Baldwin Theater, San Fran
cisco. to play at the Metropolitan Thea
ter Sunday night, March 18th, in comedy.
Subscribers and all others can now Sc
cure seats, the box sheet being open at
the Office of the Clunie Opera house.
The romantic actor, James O'Neill,
will appear at the Metropolitan Wednes-
day and Thursday nights next Ten
years is long time for play to hold the
attention of the people, but Monte
CriStO," as now presented by Mr.. O'Neill,
has held the stage for that length Of time,
and the fact that it has made him rich
man is sign Of its immense popularity.
Although the people of this city have
seen MIR. O'Neill in other parts, it is some
years since he last made his appearance
in Sacramento as Edmund Dantes, the
role that brought him wealth and fame
In the supporting company will be found
Kate Fletcher and George A. d. john
son. The scenery is all carried by Mr..
O'Neill and represents with fidelity the
famous locale of Dumas great work. On
his first night here he will play Virgin
ius, part he first essayed in San Fran
cisco a few weeks ago. and in which he
has achieved great success. Referring
to the scene where Virginius hears of the
purpose of Appius Claudius, the San
Francisco Bulletin said:
"The changing facial expression in this
scene would have done credit to Booth or
Irving. In the forum scene he held all
the interest he had gained. 1t has some-
time been said that this scene plays it.
self We discover that it does not when
a commonplace actor attempts it. But
O'Neil rose to the occasion. His reading
of the lines was not only intelligent, but
powerful. His full. mellow tones-per-
haps too musical for tragedy-vibrated
with the intensity of feeling. Holding
himself well in check, as if 10 avoid the
suggestion to rant the lines afforded, he
gave full expression TO the thought of the
author. In the last act the shading of the
unbalanced mind of Virginius was fine"
The boX-sheet of the Metropolitan is
open from and after this morning, at the
office of the Clunie Opera-house, for res
ervation of seats for either performance.
The prices are 81 % for the dress circle
and parquet, as reserves, and 80 cents for
the gallery.
A social dance will be given tonight
by Professor O'Malley at his dancing
academy on Seventh street.
Two stereopticon lectures will be given
at the Westminster Presbyterian Church
on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, by
Rev. J. W. Lundy of Oakland, entitled
Through Camera" when 260 magnif-
cent views of the Worlds Fair and the
Midwinter Fair will be shown.
The record-union., 1894-03-10
Mrs, Hugh Casey.s Funeral.

The funeral Of the late Mrs. Hugh
Casey will take place at 10 a. NJ. on Sun
day from the family residence at sos NJ
street. The body will thence be taken to
the Cathedral. where requiem high mass
will be celebrated.
The record-union., 1894-03-10
Nine Carloads of SILK.

A special silk train of nine cars was to
have passed through Sacramento last
night on its way East, but its departure
was delayed one day, and it will come up
to-day,
The record-union., 1894-03-10
Mrs. A. B. Humphreys Dead.

Mary Elizabeth Humphreys, wife of A.
B. Humphreys, the well-known fruit
raiser at Mayhew's Station, died yester-
day in Oakland of cancer of the liver.
Her remains were brought to this city
last night, and the funeral will take place
on Sunday.
The record-union., 1894-03-10

Bell & Co. will sell the choice furniture
of two houses to-day at their salesrooms,
323 street, at 10A NJ. The list comprises
almost everything in the housekeeping
line, to say nothing of a number Of
special articles of excellent value that can
be had very cheap.
The record-union., 1894-03-10
Auction Sales.

At R. E. Greer's auction sale at 10 A. NJ.
to-day, at 1004-6 J street, will be sold two
fine large draught horses, weighing re-
spectively 1850 and 1,40O pounds. Also,
buggies, wagons, ETC., and a large assort-
ment of household goods, carpets, etc.
The record-union., 1894-03-10
Two Inquests To-day.
onor clark will hold an ipona

Coroner Clark will hold an inquest this
afternoon on W. S. Lloyd, who died of
pneumonia induced by jumping into the
river; also on Gee Cling. the Chinawoman
who was found dead in her bed in China
The record-union., 1894-03-10
A Fruitful Tonic.

at the Congregational Church on Sun
day evening Rev. j. B. koehne will
speak on the subject, ''Woman's Heart
Dissected,u
The record-union., 1894-03-10
REDUCED RATES TO CHICAGO

DY JUDSON & co. SELECT EXCURSION,
ID delightful scenic route. Wonders of the
Rocky Mountains on line OF ID. and r. G. r.
r., seen by daylight; best accommod 3tions.
Address JUDSON q CO, 628 Market street,
San Francisco. or call on c. j. ELLIS, agent
S. 7. Co.. Sacramento.
The record-union., 1894-03-10
RECORD-U MON,
The Leading Paper of the
Interior of California.

The pioneer journal, which,
from early years in the history
Of the coast, has maintained
the FRONT RANK OF JOUR-
NALISM, having every news
facility with the San Francisco
leading 6ailieS, and sustaining
the fullest public confidence.
The record-union., 1894-03-10

A social dance will be given tonight
by Professor O'Malley at his dancing
academy on Seventh street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-27

cniefs Of police forces over the State At
rresque Isle he learned that Bean bore
. Dad name, was gambler, sharper, and
probably would bear watchi ng. Some
OF the checks that he is charged with
forging were on Presque Isle bank and
Cashier jerks has been anxious that the
supposed forger he arrested. Marshal
0eS'n az last got track of the skillful
money getter and was successful in hold.
ing tne trail for time He even made
"Trip to Boston with the sole view of
making the capture, but only few hours
before his arrival the bird had flown
ozias was finally located in Rockland and
MARSHAL Bean did little detective work
oy correspondence which resulted in Ozias,
arrest.
Young Bean is now in Jail here to
a"alc tne action of the grand jury in
April The marshal has in his possession
between this young man
and the girl and also several of the checks
1hat have been forged, as well as other
evidence that will be brought up against
the young man.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-27
Obituary..

On Christmas afternoon, in Denver,
Col, William Edwin, eldest son of the
late VIM. b. and Lucy Eaton Pierce, passed
on to the higher life. He was born in
Augusta, Me-, Sept. 26, 1885, He was
married to Frances, daughter of John and
Sally Saben of South Vassalboro, in
1858. He moved to Concord, N. H., in
1868. While there he became member
of the Methodist Episcopal church. In
1872 a great sorrow came to their home In
the loss of their only child, bright and
promising girl of II years. On account
of serious lung trouble he went to Denver,
Col, in 1879, which change undoubtedly
prolonged his life. Until the last year he
has been able to attend to business. Al
though hopeful of recovery to the last, he
was perfectly resigned to Gods will ana
death had no terrors for him.
1t can truly be said of him, IAN honest
man is the noblest work of God.
He leaves a sorrowing widow, whose
untirino care and devotion has cheered
and bright ened his days Of suffering.
This is the third time since last April
.hot his remaining brother and sisters
have been called upon to part Win ,oVeu
ones Int their sorrow is not without nope
THE interment will be in Denver
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-27
PROBATE COURT.
What Business Has Been Transacted in This
Line During Week.

Charles Wilson of Hallowell was an
pointed administrator on the estate of
his wife, Sophronia Wilson of Hallowell
Orville D. Baker of Augusta was ap-
pointed administrator on the estate of
Frederick Clark of Hallowell. H. NJ
Heath OF Augusta was appointed public
administrator on the estate of Ellen T.
McCreedy of Randolph.
Wills proved, approved and allowed :
OF Prentiss NJ. Robinson of Litch-
field; j. w. Starbird Of Litchfield
appointed executor. OF Judith Robbins
of Vassalboro; Abbie NJ Mitchell of Vas
salboro appointed executrix.
DIR. W. A. Wright of Readfield was ap-
pointed guardian of Alton J. Wins
low of Readfleld. J. A. Jones of Augusta
was appointed guardian of Obed H. Nor
cross and Dolly Jane Norcross. of Au-
gusta, deemed to be of unsound mind.
John E. Brainerd of Winthrop was ap-
pointed guardian of Eta M. Berry of
W llUiiIOp.
The name of Hattie Mae Blaisdell of
Waterville was changed to Hattie Mae
Branch. The name of Lottie Mabel
Rhoades was changed to Lottie Mabel
Pollard of Vassalboro
In the court of insolvency a discharge
has been granted to George NJ. Hodgdon
of Clinton, and Timothy O'Donnell, I'd,
of Waterville. H. A. Brick of Gardiner,
hotel keeper, J. H. Black of Readfleld,
veterinary surgeon, and Henry Winn of
Clinton, have each filed their petitions
for the insolvency law. A discharge
was granted to David.F. Guptill of Win
slow Probably small dividend will be
declared to the creditors in this case.
Joseph Williamson, Jr., of Augusta was
appointed assignee on the insolvent estate
of James H. Hallowell of Windsor. Chas.
W. Jones of Augusta was appointed assig-
nee on the estate of James f. Merrill of
Chill
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-27
Gard OF Thanks.

The young ladies Of the Non Partisan
Y desire to extend sincere thanks to the
generous public who enabled them not
only to furnish ON Monday Christmas
dinner to nearly 100 poor children, but
who, by their money donations, made
possible the providing of underwear, shoes
and stockings, to large number. They
also wish to express thanks to the citizens
and children of the city who brought and
donated SO many pretty presents for the
tree, and to the young ladies who rendered
such cheerful assistance in waiting upon
the tables.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-12-27

of groceries is what we are offering for the
holiday trade. Nothing less than this
would suit the season and touch the ap-
petite now whetted to its keenest point by
the good things already enjoyed. All our
goods touch the top notch in everything
except the price, and these are
down to lower figure than the mer-
curry indicates nowadays at Its
bottom point. Our stock is as COM
plete as circle, and your table will lack
absolutely nothing, in the whole round of
relishes. sauces, canned goods, and the
hundred and one delicacies and staple ar
ticles of which the growing list of grocer
les wet and dry now consists. Today we
are selling Malaga Grapes, Oranges, Figs,
Dates, Prnnes, Nuts, Raisins, Celery,
Onions. Squash, Pumpkins, etc
r. L. WEBER, 227 water st.
nov2d6mos
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-07-12
ALTGELD WONTINTERFERE
Prendergast VIII Hang For All the Gov
VIII DO

PrenderRast VIII Hang For All TIT Gov
ernOr WiIl DO
SPR1SeF1ELD, Ill, July 12-Governor
Altgeld today refused TO interfere in the
case of Assassin Prendergast. The gov
ernor said the law must take its course.
How the Assassin spent ths Day
The assassin spent the day very quietly
in the little room just east Of Tailor
Morris Office. His brother called and
remained with the condemned man for
an hour. The Rev. Father Barry or the
Holy Name cathedral came later. Prem
dergast, when told the priest was in the
Jail, said: t'W ell, let him come in if he
wants to, but ! want it understood that l
did not send for him. If be wants to see
me, l will receive him"
The priest entered the little room and
talked with Prendergast for an hour
The assassin seemed in good spirits and
freqently smiled.
This afternoon Mrs. Prendergast,
mother OF the assassin, came. There
were tears in the eyes of the sOrrOwIng
woman as she appeared at the jail door
She brought her son a new suit
Of underwear and a clean white
shirt Il viii see him after awhile
for the last time" said Mrs. Prendergast
with a shudder as she sank into chair.
Later she entered the chamber of death
TO take final leave>of her son. The scat
fold will be carried into the jail and put
in place this evening.
Judge Groascup Asks Advics.
CHICAGO, July 12.-The application of
the attorneys for Assassin Prendergast
for a writ Of habeas corpus in the United
States circuit count, was argued
today before Judge Grosscup. After
hearing the grounds on which
the application was made and
the demand of the attorneys of the con-
demned man for a stay of execution IN
til an appeal could be taken to the United
States supreme court, Judge Grosscup
sent the following telegram to Judge
Woods of the United States circuit court
OF appeals:
Prendergast sentenced to be hanged to-
morrow His counsel apply for habeas
corpus and ask for stay. Exceedingly
important that stay be refused unless he
is entitled to it. Cannot you come here
to confer With me tonight or tomorrow
morning. p. 5. GROssCUP"
This telegram was sent while AttOr-
ney Gregory was arguing that under the
federal statutes Prendergast is entitled
to a stay of execution to give time for an
appeal if the application for a writ of
habeas corpus is denied Judge Gross
cup said nothing to indicate whether the
writ would be refused or granted,
and il was the general impression in the
court room that it would be denied.
His object in sending for Judge Woods
was TO secure his advice on the question
or an appeal to the federal supreme court
and an order staying the execution until
the highest court ID the land could be
heard from.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-07-12
NEWS OF KANSAS
An Irrigation Company is Or
ganized at Independence
Two Trains on Santa Fe Collide
at Cedar Grove.
OTHER STATE NEWS.
A. R. L. Men at EmpOria Agree
Not to Call Names

INDEPENDENCE, July IA company
is being organized to see what can be
accomplished by irrigation along our
bottom land near the river, where an
abundance of water is available 1t is
composed Of the best business men and
largest property holders III town.
One of the main objects in view is the
raising Of late potatoes. While the rails
ing OF early potatoes has always been
successful, there has been but one sea-
son in the past twenty four years when
late potatoes did well. This is owing to
the dry weather which always prevails
during the latter part of the summer. 1t
is believed that by resOrting to irriga-
ton fine potatoes can be raised here
as anywhere, and the experiment will be
made.
The necessary pumping machinery
will be put IN at once aud operated with
natural gas as fuel, the location being
near the gas wells. The company ex-
poets to get out ten acres in potatoes this
season and will also experiment with
cabbage and celery.