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The Portland daily press., 1894-12-19
BRIEF JOTTlNGs.

United States Deputy Marshal Prescott
was in Waterville Monday, and took
RAYMOND Pooler to Portland. The man
had been indicted for selling liquor
without United States license.
Our entire stock is positively for sale
at retail until December Both. The
goods must be sold, as we vacate our
present store at that time. We have ev-
erything that can be found in jewelry
store. WV. Mansfield g. Co., wholesale
jewellers, SO Exchange. street, city. Open
evenings.
The piano warerooms Of M. Steinert &
Sons Company, 517 Congress street, will
be open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
Saturday eand Monday evenings before
Christmas.
The Martha Washington Circle will
meet Thursday with Miss Cham berlaln,
63 Wilmot street. A full attendance is
requested.
All young women are cordially invited
to come aud spend pleasant social eve
ming at the Young Women's Christian
Association rooms, 587 10 Congress
street, this evening. Come and bring
friend.
Portland Jail is full. Two prisoners
before the United States Court yesterday
morning were sent to Augusta Jail on
account of the crowed condition of Port
land Jail.
A refrigerator has been built by the
Cold Storage Company of Boothbay, at
the end of Franklin wharf, for the pres
ervation of fish arriving by the steamer
Enterprise. 1t will contain about $50
barrels.
The steamships Pomeranian from Liv-
erpooI, and the Prussian, from Glasgow,
will be the next English steamers due
to arrive..at this port.
TIE Camera Club gave fine exhibit
ton of slides sent them by the Toronto
and Chicago clubs, at the Art Club
house last evening.
Yesterday was a much cooler day
than for several days past, the mercury
not rising above 80 degrees in the sun at
noon. 1t was bright day, with wind
from tn north.
The Christmas shoppers were out in
force yesterday and Congress street was
quite crowded in the afternoon.
The Woman's Missionary Union of the
Second Parish church will hold it's
monthly meeting in the large vestry this
afternoon, at 3 O'Clock. All are cordial
~ invited.
The Stockbridge Music Company an
nounce today great sale of new goods.
Their store will be open evenings.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-19
AYoung Thief Caught.

A boy by the name of Asa Archibald, was
arrested early yestderay morning by Deputy
Sheriff Plummer for the larceny of two
overcoats from the smoking car of last
nights Pullman. Archibald boarded the
train at the Union station and rode as far
as Turner'S Island on the forward platform
of the smoking car...When the train stopped
at the "know nothing Archibald entered
the smoking car and appropriated two over
coats belonging to two cattle drovers from
Brighton. Archibald then left the train
and disappeared in the darkness before he
could be captured. Deputy Sheriff Plummer
took the matter in hand, arrested the boy in
Cape Elizabeth and took him aboard the
Elizabeth City. When about half way across
the ferry, Archibald asked Mr.. Plum1ner to
take the other arm, which the deputy did.
This brought Archibald nearer the rail OF
the ferry boat, and with sudden move
ment he threw overheard large bundle OF
papers which spread out in the water and
disappeared from sight. Whether these
papers were of any value or not remains to
be discovered. The overcoats have not yet
been recovered.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-19
EASTMAN BROS.
dec19d3t
A Lively Runaway.

Yesterday afternoon, horse belong
ing to Mr.. S. b. Jose, took sudden fright
and ran out of an alleyway leading into
Exchange street, and then down the
street to the postofice, where the car
riages of Mr.. j. S. Kicker and Mr.. q. B.
Winslow OF Deering were standing. The
shafts of Mr.. Ricker's oarriage..were brok-
en-. Mr.. Jose offered to pay all damages,
but the gentlemen declined, saying it
was evidently an unavoidable accident.
AS the.horse took to the sidewalk part
of the distance, it is remarkable that no
one was hurt.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-19
THE MARINE SOCIETY.
Annual Meeting and Election of Officers
Yesterday.

The Portland Marine Society held its
annual meeting in the Board of Trade
rooms yesterday afternoon. There was
a large attendance. The following offic-
ers were elected:
President-Caprain John W. Deering.
Vice President-Captain James Keaz-
er.
Secretary and Treasurer-Captain Will
liam Leavitt.
Committee on Acknowledgment Us.
Winslow, c. Fl. Chase and..William Thomp-
son.
Relief Committee-James Keazer, G..
H. Chase. E. R. Norton, B. F. Woodbury.
and John p. Tenney.
Committee on Mem bership-John 2.
Tenney, L. W.. ibbettts, E. r. Norton.
Committee on filance-J. ". Deering
(ex-officio), James Keazer, Us. Winslow,
III. Chase and William Thompson.
: The society..voted their usual donations
to their benefciaries, and will dine al
the Preble House early in January.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-19

Baby cried,
Mother sighed,
Doctor prescribed Castorias
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-19

An exhibition will be given this afternoon
at the .shop of Meguier & Jones, Pear
street, at 8 o'clock. of the newly patented
Hand Power Steel and Iron Cutter and
Threader, the exhibition ia given for the
purpose of inducing capitalists to purchase
the machine and manufacture it here. AL
interested should attend. All information
given by G. A. Herbert. 457 IL Congress
street. Room 5.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-19
Revival Meetings.

The revival services will be contin
ued every evening this week at the Cos
pei mission. Rev. S. F. Pearson has made
an engagement with the Hatch family
OF singers.to be present. and sing at each
Oh tne services. Come and hear the con-
Vsrted actor and his wife relate thelr
wonderful experiences this evening at
7.30 O'Clock.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-19
uncle SANS Clothing Co.

Uncle Sans Clothing company has come
to stay, SO says Mr.. Fisk, and Portland
people know him to be a man of his word.
Mr.. Harrington, the local manager, states
that their opening has been most flattering
as regards trade. and that never before have
the people of Portland had chance to buy
clothing at sc low price. No more useful
or acceptable Christmas present than suit
of clothes OF an overcoat could be made TO
the male members of the family end at the
low price OF clothing now little money
will buy large present in this line.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-19
Scandinavian Meeting.

Rev.O.P. Fogelin, from New Sweden,
Me-, will preachsthe gospel to the Scan.
dinavians this evening, at 7.45, at Re.
form Club hall, corner of Temple and
Congress streets; also Friday evening, al
Y.M.C.A hall. All interested are cor
daily invited.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-19
Annexation of Deering.

Mayor Baxter yesterday appointed these
gentleman committee on Deering annexa-
tion in accordance with the resolution
passed at the meeting held Monday after
noon. E. B. Winslow, Andrew Halves.
Charles F. Libby, Woodbury. S. Dana, J. s.
Kicker, Lyman Cousens. VIM. W. Brown,
George 8. Hunt. L. p Hawkins. Charles
nupp IT
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-19
Mrs. winsIow's Soothing syrup "

"Mrs. Wfnslow's Soothing Syrup
has been used over Fifty Years by millions
Of mothers for their children while Teeth
ny, with peri ect success. 1t soothes the
child, softens the gums, allays Pain, cures
Wind Collie, regulates the bowels, and is the
rsi remedy for Diarrhoea whether arising
rom teething OF other causes For sale by
rGggists in every part of the world. Be
sire and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
yrup. 25c. bottle.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-19

No Christmas and New Years table should
be without bottle OF DIR. Siegert's Angostura
Bitters, the world renowned appetizer of ex-
quiste favor. Beware of counterfets.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-19
THE PRESS.

little George. AUNT Nettie is that a
santa Claus spoonf
(Anut Nettie)-No dear 1t is the head of
Moses
This spoon of Poland Spring can be
found at j. A. MERRILL Co., 500 Con-
gress Street.
The Washington times., 1894-08-13

expected ever to return on similar mission.
''By direction OF the Secretary Of the
Navy" said Surgeon Richards last evening to
TIxEs reporter. "ths men in camp will be
provided with shelter tonight. We have
brought five tents from the barracks. and
these will probably accommodate forty per-
sons. The others will occupy the vacant
buildings on the grounds"
The camp was visited yesterday by great
many people, principally from the city, some
with contributions to the camp larder. but
many. doubtless, on curiosity bent. A col
lection taken up at the close OF the divine
service and turned over to Mr.. Matchett, to
be expended for the benefit OF the army, real
lied nearly go.
A squad Of marines is camped on the prem
ises short distance east OF the 'wealers'
boundary line. and will remain until the
grounds are vacated by the "army." In the
absence of a superior officer SerRt. Hatton has
charge Of the marines, who are principally
from headquarters.
Another squad OF sixty-fve will leave for
the West tonight. II, indeed the entire force is
not deported. The grounds where they are
encamped must be given up tomorrow. un-
less an extension OF time be meanwhile OBJ
tained. SO far as Is known no action looking
to an extension has been taken.
A man came into camp late yesterday even
ing and reported that Mrs. Cantrell's brigade
had attempted to advance. but was refused
permission to make the move. The force is
understood to be in camp at Chain Bridge,
about three miles from Georgetown. There
is considerable speculation as to what will be
done by the Maryland authorities in ease
Mrs. Cantrell does not move, and what the
result will be II she does. One 'wealer fa-
cetiously observed yesterday, that 'Sh'Il be
darned II she don't and sh'll be darnsd If she
does"
The Washington times., 1894-08-13
FOR EPILEPTIc PATIENTS.
Bids for the Erection of New Buildings at
ST. Elizabeth.

Bids for the Erection of New Buildings at
St. Elizabeth
By direction of Secretary Smith. of the In
terror Department, all OF the bids submitted
and recently considered for the erection O.
two additional buildings at the government
Hospital for the Insane for reception OF epilep-
tic patients were rejected. New proposals
were advertised for, and these will be opened
to-day.
Prior 10 the opening OF the proposals first
submitted, the firm of Thomas Son called
at the department and asked permission TO
make a memorandum increase in the amount
OF their bid. This was done by writing
across the face of their sealed envelope a
statement to the effect that the inclosed bid
should be increased $1,000, without in any
manner disclosing the aggregate of the sum
stated inside. Upon opening the bids that OF
Thomas q Sons was found to be the lowest
but the next lowest bidder filed protes,
with the committee against consideration oil
the Thomas proposal. upon the technical
grounds thati. was irregular by reason OF
the Endorsement upon the envelope.
The matter was submitted to the Assistant
Attorney General for ths Interior Depart
ment, and in due course finally reached the
Secretary, who decided that the Thomas bid
could be accepted only upon the agreemen;
of the firm to do the work for the amount
specified in the papers inclosed. exclusive o.
the sum specified in the Endorsement. This
decision was not accepted by Thomas Il Son,
hence the renewal of the advertisement.
The Washington times., 1894-08-13
CURB AND CORRIDOR.

An admirer OF Congressman Talbert, OF
South Carolina. told about him. at the Metro
politan Hotel yesterday, story which the
statute Of limitations will not bar. Talberts
problem, he said. was to beat the venerable
and picturesque George Tillman, the brother
of the present revolutionary Governor OF
South Carolina. George Tillman had been in
Congress continuously for sixteen years when
Talbert undertook to capture the seat. He is
bright, witty. and indefatigable, an intelligent
worker, and on occasion, q humorous talker;
but he had a good many citadels to carry by
storm before he could expect anything like
success with such formidable competitor as
George Tillman, who felt sure OF reelection.
Tillman is irascible and dictatorial, and hence
his political disaster; for Talbert did make
lodgment this way.
Early in the campaign Talbert met Tillman
at Denny's Cross Roads in Edgeaeld county,
the home OF both aspirants. The crowd was
one which Tillman had addressed successfully
for years and years. Speaking that day he
sneered at the idea Of his possible defeat
spoke sarcastically of the ambition Of young
men, etc. During parts OF the speech he was
so carried away with ''the torrent. the
tempest, the whirlwind Of his passion" that
ne several tlllltS Ndulttu lutO tuo ar anu came
down with his heels on the platform with
tremendous emphasis.
When the storm was over Talbert got up
quietly and opened his jack pot like this:
''Mr CHAIRMAN. etc.: Once upon a time
hunting party was organized in certain sec
ton OF this State. among the invited being an
Irishman. He was placed at stand TO take
his chances on the deer, and the august
buck did come along in due time, taking
fences. knobs, logs, hedges, etc., in the most
fascinating hurdle race the Irishman ever
saw.
AT night on the home stretch the i'll luck
Of the day was mentioned, no one having
even seen a deer.
'"Ob, but did, said Sir Patrick.
sect shot?'
".No'
'.why not?''
"'Oh. well, niver saw um we'll till he was
out o. sight. and. besides, what was the use
of killin' the ignoramus whin he was jumping
himsilf to death just as fast as the divil let
him."
Talbert captured the audience by this pat
illustration of his opponents acrobatic ora
toricaI methods, and subsequently made in
roads long enough and wide enough to land
him in the Capitol.
The Washington times., 1894-08-13
THE CAUCUS TO-DAY.

They say that crow is very bitter, and huge
dish Of II is waiting for the House Democrats
to-day. The House conferecs have evidently
decided that it must be the Senate bill or no
tariff legislation, and unless the suspense has
not taken the starch out OF majority OF the
caucus there will be an agreement at once.
The sugar trust has won the fight against
the President, the House and the public, and
Senator German and his three or four Senate
conspirators will place the sugar trust collar
on the Democratic party. The real consola-
tion is that the trust has had difficulty In ad-
justing the collar this time, while heretofore
It has never met with opposition.
Under the operation of the Mckinley law
the trust, according to Havemeyer's testi-
mony, accumulated S30.000,000 in the last
three years. With the Senate bill its income
would be much less than half that amount,
but the rub is to be compelled to bow to such
a shameless conspiracy. If an arrangement
can yet be made to throw the responsibility
of defeating tariff legislation on the Senate it
should be done. The country would welcome
the party and men who refuse to Gear the
sugar trust collar.
If no such arrangement seems practicable
it is likely that rider will be attached to one
of the appropriation bills amending the new
law by repeating the 1-5 cent differential on
refined sugar. This would at least be a salts
faction, inasmuch as it would be direct
blow at the trust. So be it, will say every
Democratic voter.
The Washington times., 1894-08-13
THINNING THEIR RANKS.

Sixty-fivc California wealcrs Started To-
ward Their Homes Last Night.
The commonwealers encamped on the OBJ
street northwest, had anything but comfort
able time of it yesterday, on account of the
copious rainfall in the early morning. They
were without shelter, and but few had even a
blanket to lie upon. They huddled under the
trees, and some took refuge in shed belong
ing to F. G. Chandler. They were in the main
inclined to be philosophical, however, and
were making the best of the situation. They
were provided with bread, meat. potatoes
and beans, with few pickles for sauce, and
Jared, in that particular, very well, indeed.
The Rev. B. NJ. Seymour, of the Fifth Con-
gregational Church, corner OF Eighth and l
streets northeast, preached at the camp yes
terday afternoon to very respectful, atten-
tive audience that evidenced its appreciation
of the kindly service. Brief addresses were
also made by Mrs. H. NJ. X. Goff, John W.
Matchett. and others, and Mr.. Matchett also
gave an illustrated lecture on the Scriptures.
Mrs. Goff was accompanied by Mrs. Cowsill,
both ladies being members OF the Frances
Willard W. C. T. U.
A 'wealer of the name of Hardin, of the
Seattle contingent, addressed the audience,
declaring his respect for religion and the
Word of God, and expressing the belief that
the wrongs Of the people will eventually be
righted through the mercy and justice of the
Almighty Ruler OF the universe.
Gen. Jeffries made semi-business speech,
in which he explained the purposes of the
army, gave some advice to his followers. and
some special counsel to those who were about
to take their departure for their homes.
Sixty-flve of the Californians left over the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad last night,
with transportation furnished to Kansas City.
No. Not many Of these. would say that they
The Washington times., 1894-08-13
THE POLICE INVESTIGATION.

The fact that an investigation is to be made
into the affairs Of our police force should not
convey the impression that the entire force is
incompetent or corrupt. Generally speak
ing, Washington has as good police officers
as can be found in any large city. There are
exceptions, no doubt, to this rule, and the in
vestigation will probably bring them to light
and develop corruptness and insubordina-
ton, but there is no need OF indulging
spasms of horror until warranted by the evi-
dence.
For years public prostitution has been
countenanced and confined within certain
limits in this city by the authorities. Whether
or not such a method OF dealing with vice is
justihable is not the question, but to some ex-
cause ii is claimed that certain officers gave
information as to raids on houses OF ilI-fame,
and thereby defeated the object OF the law.
There are other charges made in connection
with this question that will come before the
Commissioners which may change their opin-
ions as to the necessity OF allowing public
prostitution to exist except under regulations
that shall demand q license for each prcsti-
tute.
No one wants our police force to become
smelling committee to pry into private af-
fairs or invade the premises of individuals
except strictly in line of duty as police off,
GERS. But they are expected to preserve
order, protect property, prevent crime. and
execute orders with fidelity and zeal, and
such of them as are incapable or unwilling to
perform these duties should be summarily
dismissed. No worthy officer need fear the
Investigation
The Washington times., 1894-08-13
LABOR DAY INFLUENCES,

The setting apart of Labor Day as legal
holiday In the District and the several States
Of the Union was more in recognition Of
wage-earners as factor in politics than a de-
sire to benefit labor. Politicians are always
eager to stumble over themselves to win votes
by labor legislation when it can be done with
out incurrirg expense or sacrificing their in
terests in politics. And they seldom neglect
an opportunity to go on record as self-sac-
riflcing martyrs to the cause Of labor if it can
be accomplished as free advertisement
But that makes no difference to wage
earners who devote Labor Day to demon
stratipg the strength OF their organizations
by public psrades. Their main object is TO
show to the people that harmony and fellow
ship prevails In labor circles, and that the
growth OF that sentiment is constantly in
creasing.
Labor Day might also be used to good ad-
vantage to encourage and strengthen family
ties and improve and extend social relations
Wage-earners, as a rule, find little opportu-
nifty for social pleasure except on holidays.
Their life is made up of a succession of hours
of toll, with little time for any but home en-
joyments. Ficnics, excursions, family re-
unions, and similar pleasures seldom fall to
their lot, and for lack of such aids for reliev-
ing the mind from the dull monotony of
wage-earner's life they become cynical and
pessimistic and sometimes see hobgobblins
and mountains OF trouble where sunshine and
happiness really exist.
Contentment is not u creature of wealth.
nor can ii be made subject of control, except
by the possession of willing mind. The
world is much as We see it through our
moods, and if we freely accept and recipro-
cate friendships anu affection there will al
ways be brightness in even the most humble
life. Opportunities for enjoyment are never
lacking, but they must be sought for in the
compauionship Of those we love, and not as a
commodity to be purchased for dollars and
cents. A good reputation and an extended
circle Of friends will bring more real pleasure
than millions in money.
If in the events of life differences have
arisen which created unfriendly relations
why not employ Labor Day to bring about a
reconciliation? 1t makes no difference who
has been at fault or where the blame attaches;
friendship is what we want, and the person
who can magnauimously forgive is wiser than
he who holds grudge. Use Labor Day to
npso!s personal rotations. Let sunshine into
The Washington times., 1894-08-13
CLOSED TIGHT AS CLANS.
Speak.easies and Sunday Bars All Shut
as Result of the Expose in
The Times.

AhS
The expose in The TINES of the alleged
shortcomings of some of the members OF the
police department was discussed throughout
the city yesterday and created a profound
sensation. The opinion was generally ex-
pressed that nothing short OF the most search
ing investigation will satisfy the public
An extended tour by TINES representative
in the district where ''speak- -easies'' have
abounded and Sunday bars have been in full
blast for months without interruption, dis
closed that not one of them was open at any
time yesterday. This was notably the case
with large concern in South Washington
where rushing business has been done on
Sundays for long time to the great annoy
ance Of the law-abiding citizens Of the neigh
borhood.
While it is not charged that the majority of
the members of the police department have
been guilty of wrong-doing, evidences OF bad
practices by scores of policemen are being re-
vealed on every hand.
One of the officers who is now said to be
posing as model of good behavior for the
benefit Of his brother policemen was, it is
said, recently caught by two of his colleagues
coming out of house of ill-fame on Mary
land avenue, when it was supposed by his
superior officer he was doing patrol duty in
another part of the city. This same man. it
is said, has frequently reported his colleagues
to the sergeant for loafiing in shops or ut
their homes, and while 1t was of no advantage
to him to do SO, the result would be that the
offender would get mulcted to the tune of So
or SO.
In two saloons which this policeman
patronized, for the sake of getting
what he wanted free, he was plenti-
fully supplied with drinks and sandwiches,
nd for fha lot
notified when a raid was about to be made.
Another officer. until quite recently, it is
stated, has been frequent visitor, while on
duty, to q saloon where he was supplied with
beer or other liquor and chicken sandwiches.
Not satisfied with drinking all he could at the
bar and getting all his chicken sandwiches
without price. he required the proprietor, so
the story goes. to place a given number of
bottles Of liquor at a designated spot, so that
the policeman would have no trouble in find
ing them after the saloon was closed for the
night.
Everything moved along in satisfac-
tory manner to both parties, until one day
the unfortunate saloon-keeper happened to
let the door slam in the policeman's face. The
policeman then and there swore to be re-
venged, and he set out to get even with the
proprietor. 1t was but little while until he
reported that liquor was being sold on the
premises. The policeman at first requested to
be allowed to take prominent part in the
raid, but when the squad to which he had
been assigned reached the house his courage
forsook him and he fell back of the line of
his command. He was seized by the coat
collar by his sergeat and forced into the front
rank, where he took good part in the raid.
The policeman was so pleased with his expe-
rience on that occasion that he has been in
almost every raid that has taken place since
that time.