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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-06
POISON FROM PEACH TREES.
The Prussic Acid in the Leaves Kills a
Flock of Sheep.

Taking a drink of this cherry syrup," said
doctor Yesterday as he was ouenching his
thirst at a sodo-water fountain, ''reminds
nne of a catastrophe we had out on our farm
one summer You think it strange that
drinksof soda water should bring a farm
incident to my mind; we'll, that is peculiar,
bit every time | taste amygdalic acid, and
this cherry is filed with it, | call to mind
certain incident which cost my father
quite a sum of money. My father was
great sheep grower, and took pride in the
high grade of stock he raised. He also had
a great deal of the farm planted with peach
trees, to which he devoted much of his time.
One summer, when was boy, something
went wrong with the trees necessitating
the cutting off of many of the branches.
The branches were stfeWn all over the grass
of the peach grove where the sheep were
wont to rest in the shade. A short time
after this my father lost nearly all his sheep
within day by what seemed to be the re-
suit of some poison. He could account for
the wholesale slaughter of all the sheep dy-
ing with similar symptoms in no way except
1T was the work of some enemy. l conclud-
ed to find out what caused the sheep to die.
1T was my first work in diagnosing and
it became so interesting to me that it inf u
enced me in choosing my profession later
worked hardsto find if the sheep had eaten
anything in the shape of poisonous weed
but failed to trace it to this cause. 1t sud-
denly occurred to me that sheep that had
been penned in another part of the
farm and had not been in the peach grove
were the only ones that had escaped. So
concluded that the poison must be in the
peach orchard. / noted the branches of
the peach trees, which had been cut, still
lying upon the ground, and something told
me that these branches held the secret.
l called on physician to get some informal
ton about drugs, for, as boy, l knew moth
ing in the way of.deadly things except the
'pizen vine" and other reputed aoxious
plants. Il asked him if the peach branches
could have poisoned the sheep. why, GER
tainly,' he replied, they could poison with
the deadliest poison kno wn. When branch
of peach tree is fresh the leaves contain
what we call amygdalic acid, which, of it.
self, is not the best to take into the system.
But let that branch lie in the hot sun and
the chemical action of the heat upon this
comparatively harmless amygdalic acid
transfoms it into the most deadly poison,
known as hydrocyanic or prussic acid. So
my young friend, you have struck the cause
OF the death of your fathers sheep. They
died of hydrocyanic acid poisoning From
that time on l became interested in medi-
cine until graduated full-fledgded doctor
often look back upon the little incident
which had great influence in shaping my
career. Now, you don't think the connec-
ton between glass of cherry soda water
and the killing of lot of sheep so strained
after all''-Pittsburg Dispatch.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-06
MAINE TOWN S.
Items of Interest Gathered by Cores
pondents of the Press.
Gray.
WEST GRAY.

We have had three weeks of cold wet
weather. which has delayed the planting
on low ground, and much that had been
planted before will probably have to be
replanted as the large amount of rain
which has fallen will cause the seed to
rot in the ground. Grass is looking
fairly well, but is rather thin in many
places, owing no doubt to the severe
drouth of last summer and fall. The
crop will undou btedly be considerably
less than last year.
Mr.. Edward P. Foster has been drawn
jury1nan to serve on the grand jury OF
the United States court holden in Ban
gor this week. He started on Monday.
Walter j. Huston, of, West Gray, and
Mrs. Mary o. Cole of Deering went to
Conway, n. H., Monday, where they
were made man and wife. Dur congratu-
ations to the happy pair.
Miss Annie Pennell was at home from
Portland on Sunday, returning on Mon
day.
Augustus Huston has gone to Cape
Eliza beth to work on the government
works there.
Mr.. Alfred Campbell, who has been
on a voyage to South America the past
winter, has arrive in Baltimore and is
expected home soon.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-06
AROUND THE WORLD.

Long Journey-A List of the Great Cities
Visited En- Route-Peculiar Spectacle in
Japan-One Hundred and Six Days at Sea
Mr.. Edward II. Snow of this city, returned
home Monday afternoon from his tour
around the world. Monday was the 4th of
June. He left here on the 4th of November
just seven months ago. He sailed to the
lsthmus of Panama, thence to San Fran
cisco, thence to Honolulu and thence to
4okohoma. He spent month in Japan.
At Kioto he was privileged to witness a
spectacle that seldom occurs, and has been
seen by but very few Americans. 1t was the
funeral procession of the highest of all the
Buddhist priests. the religious potentate,
who is to Japan what the Pope is to the
Catholic world. There were ten thousand
priests in the procession. 1t required over
ten hours to pass given point. Think OF
that for a funeral procession.
People were continually touching the
sacred coffin with their hands and with six
foot bamboo rods The former were obliged
to pay over 100 yen $3.50 for the privilege,
the more they paid the better was the bene-
fit received. The latter paid less than 100
bamboo rod for one yen, but it wouldn't do
him much good unless he paid rs or IS yen.
The procession was interrupted somewhat
because of the presence of four American
ladies among the spectators. Many of the
priests in the procession were from distant
country places and had never seen
European in their lives. They were SO as
tonished at the ladies that they stopped
short to gaze at them, to the disoruer of the
procession.
After Japan, Mr.. Snow went to Hong
Kong, Canton. Singapore, Penang, Columbo,
Madras, Calcutta. Benares,- Lucknow,
Cawnpore. Agra, Delhi, Jeypore, Bombay.
Alden. Port Said, Brindisi, Malta, Gibralta.
and London. All of this travelling, since
leaving Portland was by steamer, of course.
From London, he went to Paris, then back
to London, thence to Liverpool and thence
across the Atlantic.
He was one hundred and six days at sea
and ate five square meals day, and yet he
has not only come home alive, but in the
best of health.
He made this tremendous journey alone,
with the exception of acquaintance met on
the way. He had camera and took over
four hundred pictures.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-06
DEATHS.

In Brunswick, May 20, Isaac L. Snow aged
n years.
In Brunswick, May 49, Edla H. Thompson,
aged SO years.
In Boothbay Harbor, May 25, Mrs. Angelette
Sargent, aged 55 years.
9II Addison, May 27, Mrs. Betsey leighton,
aged 81 years.
In Prospect Harbor. May 81. Everard G. Cole,
aged 50 years.
In Augusta, May %, John j. O'Brien, aged
80 years,
lii East Union. May 81, Frank G. Fuller, aged
70 years.
In Thomaston, May rs, Nathaniel woodcock,
aged 76 years.
70 years.
In Eden, May 81, Bessie, daughter of Mr.. aud
Mrs. Asa Hopkins aged 10 years.
1.-THE funeral of the late Elizebeth Foster will
take place to-day, from No. IT'S Fore street.
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why 1t Will Not Pass.
Cincinnati Commercial Gazett,

Cincinnati Commercial GaZette.)
Big, brainy Tom Reed, of Maine, who has
attracted increased attention within the
last few days by his suggestion to settle the
financial question by an international mon
etary agreement, by forcing England to en-
ter into such an agreement by means of
doubled duties should she refuse to do so,
and who thinks the contest between the
gold and silver men will never be settled
without such an agreement, believes the
proposition to repeal the tax of ten per cent
on State banks of issue will not pass the
House, as the following conversation with
your correspondent indicates:
State Bank'repeal earry?''
II am informed it will not,'' said he.
What is the basis of your information,
please?"
Because it is in the Chicago platform
said Mr.. Reed, with twinkle in his eye.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-06

In Buxton, June 4, by Rev. JOS Moulton, at
the M. +. Parsonage, John W. Howard of Cor
In South Berwick, May 22 Alvin Williams
and Miss George Besse.
In Rockland, May %, Ernest L. Mears and
Miss Annie Debora Fske.
In Bradford, May 80, VIM. I. Huntington and
Miss Eva E. Crockett y
;, At Cape Rozer, May 81, George E. Dyer and
frankie R. Dyer.
In South T6omaston, May 80. Fred s. Lynde
and Emma Colley.
In searsport. May 2e, George W. Demuth of
Waldoboro and Miss E. Maude Pendleton of
Stncktnn
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-06

EAST HARPSWELL,

The prolonged rainy weather has given
the grass fine start but the hoed
crops need more sun. Mr.. William Hol-
brook has peas in blossom.
Mrs. Waldron Leavitt, who has been
Maine General Hospital for treatment
Mr.C. Muicalry, Thomas Skolfeld,
Miss Rose Newton and Mr.. and Mrs. Will
Benson were baptized at Cundy's Harbor
Sunday by Rev. Mr.. Corey, presiding
elder of this district.
The chapel at Bethel Point is all done
except the painting outside Meetings
are held there instead of at the school,
house. Capt.Lane will be at Portland
this week, and Mr.. Southworth is expect
ed at the Point.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-06
Sailors Living Ashore.

Repairs now being made on the cutter
Woodbury. led to the transfer of the crew
to lodgings on shore, and large room
for them was secured on Central VIII rf,
where they slung their hammocks set
up stove and have been living there
ever since, although they are anxiously
wondering when they will be able to go
back to their quarters on board ship.
AS one said yesterday, everything is in
the middle of the room and nothing ship
shape".
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-06

The Boston Journal says: 1.-The curtain
did not rise at the fremont Theatre Monday
evening until $50, and while the audience
wondered at the delay, still there was not
the slightest intimation of the true cause.
1t seems, according to the statements of the
management, that on Saturday Mr.. Phil a.
Shea, treasurer of the fremont Theatre,
was served with trustee papers preventing
him from paying any money to John Mason
and Marion Manola. Under these circum-
stances, Mr.. Shea was unable to pay their
salary, and when Mr.. and Mrs. Mason asked
Mr.. Shea to go into court to take oath that
he had no money belonging to them Mr..
Shea refused to do so.
Monday evening SO the story of the man
ayers goes, Mr.. and Mrs. Mason were not
only not dressed at the hour when the cur
tlan should have risen, but, it is stated, en-
deavored to prevent the performance by re-
fusing to go on at all.
The understudies were called and told to
make ready, but at the last moment Mr..
and Mrs. Mason decided to play their parts
and the curtain went up half an hour
late. Patience was not dressed and during
her first scene the lines were cleverly taken
up by members of the company, and those
not conversant with the opera could have
detected no difference. In the second act
Patience was properly robed and SO was
Grosvenor, and the opera proceeded as
usual.
The management further states that this
action on the part of Mr.. and Mrs. Mason
repudiates their contract, and they will APP
pear no more this season. In their place
Camille D'Arville has been engaged, and
will be the prima donna of the company for
the remainder of the season."
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-06
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Manson G.. Larrabee,
GAG MIDDLE ST.
BASEMENT SALESROOM
Kitchen Furnishings.

"Marion Harland' Coffee and
Tea Pot. 1t is the best. So
strong and well made it cannot
get out of order; easy to clean;
made of block tin, nickel
plated. The name and reputa-
ton of marion Harland'' on
all culinary matters is suffi-
Gent guarantee to ladies that
in purchasing a marion Har-
land'' Coffee Pot they obtain
the very best means of making
a delicious, healthful and in
v1gorating cup of coffee. In
2 sizes, No. Ii to 4 cups. No.
2-3 to 7 cups. Ask to see
them.
Double Boilers, tin food jar,
SIC, ACC and 69e.
Double Boilers, with porcelain
food Jar, 8 sizes,
Use. soc and SI.I3.
Tin Cookie Cuttess, in fancy
shapes, SC each.
Wire Sponge Holders, SC each
Wire Soap Drainers, sc {"
Fibre Wash Basins, 23c j."
Fibre Pals, 35c "
Fibre Wash Tubs, in 8 sizes,
$l.l3. I.25 and I.5O.
Fibre Slop Jars in 8 pieces, S5c.
Mrs. Potts Nickel Plated Flat
Irons, $3.50 set.
The Crown Nickel Plated Flat
Irons, $I.25 set.
Wire Pie Racks, Ice.
Tin Milk Cans, 1, 2, 4 and s at.
at special prices.
A 10c Scrub Brush for SC.
Tin Dinner Pals,
l7c to 69c each.
Cuspidors from
l5c to 75c each.
Wood Wash Benches, adjustable,
wood ironing boards, adjust
able and covered; wood rolling
pins, wood bread boards.
wood clothes racks, wood
wash boards.
LAMPS-Banquet lamps, parlor
lamps, kitchen lamps, all
sizes and styles, lamp chimneys
and burners of all kinds.
Observation-Disclosures in
large variety. goblets, wine
glasses, glass table sets, glass
water sets, glass sauce dishes
in different shapes aud sizes,
glass cake plates, glass pepper
and salt sets, vinegar jugs,
syrup pitchers, at special
prices.
Bargains in every department.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-06

Judge Elder Rendered His Decision in the
Case Against Col. Edward Moore.
In the municipal court Monday the
case against Col. Edward Moore in re-
gard to a dog tax was tried and Judge
Elder reserved his decision. Yesterday
he declared the case to be dismissed.
Ex-Alderman W. W. Mitchell will soon
erect fine residence on the corner of
Grove and Falmouth streets. F.A.
Thompson is the architect.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-06

Do the windows of the
summer cottage need
new shades?
We sell a good one
for 25c and a little better
one for 35c. They're
much the best in the
market for such a small
price.
Everything in the way
of Inexpensive materials
and fixtures for draperies;
and we send careful men
anywhere to take meas
ures or do the work.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-06

At the annual meeting of the Cumberland
Boat Club these officers were elected:
President-T. E. Quinn
Vice President-J. Il. Cleary
Financial Secretary-J. 7 McCarthy
Recording Secretary-P. H. Wallace
Treasurer-F Merrill
Captain-A. A. Frates
The club admitted seventeen %members at
the meeting previous to the last and five at
the last meeting, and they propose to have
grand regatta July 4th.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-06

PORTLAND, June 6. 1894.

PORTLAND, June b, 1888.
n n A M M OC K S
- head the list
Of necessary
things for the summer
outing; and the island
cottage, the camp or the
country house will not be
furn is h e d completely
without a Hammock or
two slung on the shady
side.
The Hammock of to-
day is not the clumsy,
cumbersome thing it was
a few years ago, it has
been improved and per-
fected till it is almost
light enough to put in
the pocket, yet strong
enough to hold the whole
family; moreoverit is more
durable and costs less.
The basement sales
room is showing a great
line of good Hammocks,
all sizes, all kinds, and at
any price you care to
pay.
You know of course
that this is a store for
TIE n mis- goods---every-
thing required for the
game is here and in va
riety.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-06
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
sanger's Vaudeville Stars.

Sanger'S Vaudeville Stars.
This evening at the Portland Theatre
F.Sanger's Company of twenty speciality
stars will give the last variety entertain
ment of the season. 1t has been some
time since show of this kind has been
seen here, and it is sure to draw large
house, the people being among the best
on the stage in their several lines. The
three Renos are an extremely clever
team of grotesque acrobats, while
Alex. Campbell is phenomenal tenor
with splendid repertoire OF popular
songs, several of them entirely new and
of his own composition. The three
round bout between Joe Walcott and
Tom West will doubtless interest many
who are anxious to see Mr.. Walcott, the
man who is acknowledged to be the
champion weller weight boxer of the
world.
A Lucky Hit.
Our theatre goers have had the pleas
ure of seeing this season nearly all the
best farce comedy stars and companies
on the road. One of the best of them
all is "a Lucky Hir," which affords
excellent opportunities for the three St.
Felix sisters and their company to dis
play their abilities. This comedy will
also be the last of it's class to be seen
here this season, SO lovers of farce COM
edy in this city, and their name is le-
giop, should bear this fact in mind. Sat-
urday evening next is the date of the
company's engagement, and the Port
land Theatre the place.
Charley's Aunt.
Brandon Thomas's great success,
"Charley's Aunt" is play that req uires
no extended introduction to our amuse-
ment public. 1t is already stamped with
the approval of New York and Boston
play-goers, and its reception in both
cities named was exceedingly hearty and
thoroughly genuine. The play thorough
ly demonstrates the proficiency of the
dramatist in evolving numerous highly
humorous and original complications
and the jaded theatre-goer will find an
play develops in an entertaining and
breezy fashion, the first and second acts
standing as perfect examples of the
comedy dramatist's skill. Complication
follows complication in swift sequence
and the dialogue abounds in flashes of
wit The third act is, of course, devot-
ed to untangling the snarls, and they
are unravelled in a highly ingenious
manner. The sale of seats for the two
performances at the Portland Theatre
Monday and Tuesday evenings of next
week opens this morning at $50.
Recital at Deering.
The recital to be given at Deering to-
morrow evening, by Miss Safford's pu-
pills. will be we'll patronized. Judging
of Miss Saffords' own success on the lee
rure platform as a reader and elocution-
ist, her pupils have been favored with
a most admiral BILE model. The musical
services of such we'll known musical
people as Miss Chenery. Mr.. Harmon,
Miss Kinds and Mrs. Morrill,, will add
much to the attractions of the occasion.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-06

Also Agents for the STANDARD
Folding Combination Bed which has no
equal for the price. Hundreds of them
now in use in and around Portland and
giving universal satisfaction.
1t is our aim to make our store Head
quarters for everything in Housefurnish-
ings.
Call and examine stock and be con-
vinced.
Prices are being made now to clear
out the goods preparatory to moving.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-06
THEY WENT TOO FAR.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Mason Are to Sing No
More at the Tremont-Camille D'ArviIIe
40 Appear for Balance of Seasonal
Little Scene.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-06

Hon. Joseph H. Manley was elected
trustee of the new Masonic temnIe'
Augusta, by Bethlehem Lodge of Masons
at the meeting Monday evening.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-06
STATE TOPICS OF INTEREST.

An old man entered the register of
deeds Office Augusta the other day to
have two deeds entered upon the books.
one for himself and the other for his
neighbor. He entered with the intention
of driving sharp trade, and began to
dicker with the gentleman in charge
to registe- both deeds for so cents,
When told that it could not be done
and that the lawful oh rye was so cents
for each deed, no more nor no less, he
thought it was pretty tough and still i'm
portnned the registrar to accommodate
MIN by making the two so cents. He
wasted about Is minutes in bantering and
finally agreed to pay his dollar. He took
occasion, however, to free his mind nv
expressing the opinion that the transac,
tion was the baldest kind of extortion
He deposited 30 cents and agreed to nav
the remainder in few days.
Dexter citizens are rejoicing in tbe
fact that their tax rate will be copsideraS
BILE less for the coming year than for
some years past. Collector Roberts tells
the Gazette that the rate fol- the COMING
year will be 16 2-3 mills or SIG. So on
every thousand dollars worth of proper-
ty. The old rate was 20 mills or SEQ On
every thousand, showing a reduction Of
over Is per cent.
Hon. Joseph H. Marley was elected
trustee of the new Masonic temnIe'
Augusta, by Bethlehem Lodge of Masons
at the meeting Monday evening
Bristol is now being doomed for a SIM
mer resort. The town is said to 10
most advantageously located and To
possess many Advantages.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-06
$500.

A call at our store will convince any
one that our line is superior both in
make and style to any shown in the city.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-06
DEERING.

GUN ' EMS q. IEACd,
Secretary.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-02-06
PETITION TO wEaTaERBUREAU
A Request that ihls City Bc Made a
First.class Forecast
Station.

The members OF tho Assembly To-.
day slgued the following document,
which John Sharp, Esqpof this city Il
chiefly instrumental IN promoting,
ANA which many prominent citizens
are signing:
Chief Of Weather Bureau, Washing.
ton ID. q.
Your petitioners, citizens VI Utah
Territory, respectfully represent that
II would DO greatly 20 the advantage Of
the Territory 20 have the station OF the
weather bureau az Salt Lake City
raised 10 n iirst-Olgss forecast station,
and that new station be- established
IN the southern potion u the Terri
tory, ray nj Beaver city, Beaver
county, which, with the following
stations already established, be IN.
slruolud 10 report 10 tho sait Lake City
station, viz: Lander, Wyoming,
Ro.eOurg, Oregon; Seattle Washing.
ton; Spokane, Washington; Portland,
Oregon; Red Bluu, California; SKcra.
muulU, California; Fresno, Californis;
san FTanclsc', California; Los
Angelic, California; Yuma, Arizona;
Tucson, Arizona; MoutrOse, California;
santa F0, New Mexico.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-02-06
CHlLDS LAID TO REST.
Body Of the Dead PhilanlhToplst Re-
poses In Woodland.
A urisf Private service NJ the Resi-
doncs.-ToIiowed by Pubic
Services In the ChuTch.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 6.-Tho re-
mains OF George W. Childs were laid
TO rest today In the DroKel mausoleum,
Woodland cemetery, beside those Of
his closest friend, A. J.. Drexol, who
died few months ago.
Funeral services were held this ~.
ternO0n In the 81. James Episcopal
church, OF which the deceased was u
vestrymRn many years This was n
public service and subsequent TO a bflcf
private service ut the residence. At
the conclusion OF this service, tho
iriends present were allowed 10 lock at
tho face Of the departed philanlhropiai.
Then the casket was borne 10 tue
church where the services were con.
Quoted by Bishop Poiterof New York;
Bishop Whitaker, Of Philadelphia
Rev. J. II. BlancheT, rector VI
~. James, and DIR. William Bodlne,
rector Of the Church Of our Savior, Of
which the deceased was a memuer.