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The Portland daily press., 1894-03-14

One of the many travelling statesmen
who live in Rutherford, n. j., tells a
story of what happened few days ago
on train running from Portland to
Portsmouth on which was man VIII use
repeated applications to a black bottle
att racted general attention. Those
nearest to him noticed that he MUIR
INJURED the name of "Cleveland" even
more frequently than he took a drink.
Finally gentleman sitting opposite
leaned over and said:
"Why do you mention that name SC
much? Are you an adulirer of President
Cleveland?n
The man with the bottle straigh tened
I'D, looked around in dazed way and
remarked in emphatic tones that he was
not an admirer or Cleveland, who was
responsib BILE for his being out OF work
and near starvation.
"My friend" said the questioner,
You are wrong. Mr.. Cleveland does not
run this government. He has Cabinet,
a House of Representatives and Senate.
You should not hold Mr.. Cleveland re-
sponsble for running the government
"That'sh all right" said the man,
one man don't run this train; it takesh
a CONDUCTOR. two brakemen, baggage
mashter, fireman and an engineer. But
one man can wreck it,"
The Portland daily press., 1894-03-14

There is a bush or shrub known as the
Pride of China which is quite common in
Florida. This bush in the winter is COW
cred with berries on which the birds de-
light to feed. These berries are commonly
called by US mad berries, from the fsct
that overindulgence in them produces pre-
clsely the same effect upon the birds that
liquor does on man. One day last winter
my stable boy brought a blue jay home
which he said he found huttering about
in the road. 1t would lie in the boys
hand, seemingly perfectly contented, with
eyes elated and fearless, and its head wag-
ged about in ridiculous manner in Its
effort to hold up, 1t was common North
American drunk, nothing more. The bird
had INDUCED in the madberry until 1t
was reduced to an almost helpless state OF
intoxication. Thousands of respectabl BILE
northern robins which migrate to Florida
in the winter, and who would blush to do
such thing at home, are found lying
about in the grossest state of intoxlcat3on
from the same cause.-St. Louis Globe
Democrat
The Portland daily press., 1894-03-14
The Biddeford Victory,
[From the Blddiford Journal ]


Monday has become historic in the
annals of Biddeford. 1t witnessed one of
the closest battles of the ballots ever
fought in Maine. The contest was to
decide between honesty and dishonesty,
between ring rule and the peoples rule.
The people triumphed grandly, as they
always do when aroused Now that the
first shout of great joy has found ex-
preston, we come back as citizens to
face the realities of the situation.
They are serious, grave realities. For
eleven years this city had been in
thralldom-not to party nor to any
considera BILE portion of it's citizens, but
to q few men, who IN the name of a
party have ruled it in the two interests
of personal politics and personal pelf.
1t requires no pen, no brush, no power
of Imagination to picture the results sof
eleven years of such rule They are
familiar, all too familiar to an observant
people,
These results, then, make up the
grava men of the situation. If Mondays
election meant anything it was that
those results should be radically re-
versed. 1t was not an accident. 1T was
a well defined, emphatic demand that
order should come out of chaos; that
honesty and economy should be foremost
in the administration of every depart
ment of the finances; that the search
light of investigation and publicity
should be turned upon the city books
and accounts; that the school system
should be made non-partisan; in a word
that dark lantern scheming and trickery
and fraudulent practices should at once
and forever cease, and obedience to law
and the best good of the whole
municipality should be established and
StaadfaStlv maintained.
The Portland daily press., 1894-03-14
All En0lR' Day.

Brand, in his Popular Antiquities, !"
gives the following extract from The Pub
lie Advertiser of April 70, 1859, for the
Jewish origin of the custom of making
fools ON the 1st of April:
This is said to have begun from the mis-
take of Noah sending the dove out of the
nrk before the water had abated, on the
first day of the month which among the He
brews answers to our LIST of April, and to
perpetuate the memory of his deliverance
it was thought proper, whoever forget so
remarkablea circumstance to punish them
by sending them upon some sleeveless er-
rand similar to that Intellectual message
upon which the bird was sent by the pa
triarch Notes and Queries.
The Portland daily press., 1894-03-14
SUPERIOR COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE BoNNEY.

MISUNDERSTANDING against Leighton,
reported yesterday, was finished. In
the afternoon Asbury Z. Warehouse of
Hollis Centre against Alonzo f. Libby
of Westbrook, was tried. 1t was an
action on an account annexed. The
plaintiff seeks to recover 81 55. 81, the bal
ancesdue for milk delivered to the defen-
dant between January, 1889, and Novem-
Der, 1898.
The defendant filed a plea in abate-
luent claiming that he alone is not re-
sponsible for the milk. that he was in
partnership with one Sinclair who was
running the milk route, and claims
that he, Sinclair, should have been made
a party to the suit.
Testimony closed and decision reserved.
william Lyons for plaintiff.
Locke & Locke for defendant.
The Portland daily press., 1894-03-14
Cumberland Congregational Association

Cumberland Congregational Association,
At the meeting of the Cumberland AS
ISOLATION of Congregational Clergymen
yesterday, much feeling was expressed
over the withdrawal of the Rev. DR.. Mer-
rill from the pastorate of the Second
Parish church, and the loss which must,
in consequence, be sustained by the asso-
citation. The following resolution was
passed:
Resolved, That we do most deeply re-
greet the closing of Dr.. Merrill's pasto-
rate in Portland and the separation from
this association, which must follow, of a
beloved brother, whose constant and ge-
NAL presence, wise counsels and inspir-
ing influence have contributed so greatly
to the value of our meetings for the past
four years, and that we do extend to
him our grateful appreciation of his ever
ready and hearty service to the associa-
ton. and our most earnest wishes for his
future prosperity and happiness in the
ministry of our Lord Jesus Christ.
The Portland daily press., 1894-03-14
The Wants of the Womens Christian
Temperance Union.

To the Editor Of the Press:
Being enough of an optimist to believe
that more men and women would be III
cited to the doing of generous deeds II
theynn knew more of specific needs. be-
lieving also that there is certain con-
tagion in a good example, wish to re
late an incident with the hope that all
who read it will practically illustrate
that my theories are based on logical
premises.
A few DAYS ago Wet. U. collector
of this city called on one of Portland's
well known philanthropists for his
annual subscription. His many kindly
inquiries brought out the facts that
though the Union is earnestly trying to
carry out the principles for which it
stands-the lettering of humanity-its
work is sadly restricted because of lack
of funds, and although striving as best
it could to avert the evil, it had found
itself in debt, which though not large
was important enough to menace the
happiness of those i'll whose ears ring the
Scripturalaasin junction: owe no man
ANYTHING" After listening TO the story,
which l am sure was eloquently told I'M
der the stimulus OF his interested atten-
ton, the good man went quickly to his
desk, filed out a check for 500 and
passed it to the collector with the
words: will this do you any good?"
His act needs no comment
The headquarters of the Union are at
81 Oak street, where all communications,
in the form of money orders, drafts,
checks, notes of inquiry or any other
matter of Importance will shortly reach
them.
MEG.
Portland, March 18th, 1894.
The Portland daily press., 1894-03-14
First Parish Sale.

There will be sale in the afternoon
and musicale in the evening at the First
Parish house today for the benefit of the
Post Office Mission. at 2 and o'clock.
Fancy and useful articles, homemade
candies, a new cook booklet of choice re-
ceipts and other attractive things may be
found at the tables, on sale.
The Portland daily press., 1894-03-14
DEERING.

Repuplica ms Nominate Municipal Officers.
The caucus of the board of aldermen
to nominate city officers for the ensuing
year, was held Monday evening after the
inauguration. The seal of secrecy was
put upon the results of this caucus; but
it is understood that the slate for the
principles offices was made up as fol-
lows:
Clerk, Treasurer and Collector-L. F..
Jones.
City Solicitor-Judge I. L. Elder.
City Physician-Dr. A. M. Parker:
Street Observation-Disclosures Walker.
Assessor-,Joseph III. Hutchins.
Overseer of the Poor-Mr. Crockett,
who succeeds himself.
The Portland daily press., 1894-03-14

About 20 young people surprised Miss
Eva NJ. Lindsay at her home on North
street. Monday evening, and spent sew
eral merry hours in games and vocal mu-
sic. Refreshments were served, and at a
late hour the guests departed, wishing
Miss Lindsay that her stay in Portland
may be long one.
The Portland daily press., 1894-03-14
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
Rentz-Santley.

Leavitt's Rentz-Santley Company
drew very good audience to Portland
Theatre last night. There was some
pretty scenery and handsome costumes.
The burlesque presented was America,
or the Discovery OF Columbus and
business that included the knife throw
ing and Juggling of tho OBrien sisters,
the funny Hot Chase of the Fulton
brothers and Ed Warren, and the Sisters
Pascal, dancers. Harry LeClair gave a
neat impersonation of Nine. Janauschek
and recited with much effect ''The Stage
of Life" There were good many en-
cores.
Siberia.
One of the greatest plays of the day
comes to tho Portland Theatre next
Saturday evening. 1t is BARLEY Camp
BELLS far-famed Siberia" story of
Russian life dealing with love, war and
intrigue. A better field for the dramat-
ist cannot be found than the land of the
great Gar. 1t is land of mystery, of
strange people, of strange deeds, and the
playwright has amply imp owed his OPP
portunity.
David the Shepherd Boy.
The music of "David, the Shepherd
Boy" to be given at the Congress street
NJ. E., church tonight and tomorrow
night is spoken of as being one of ex-
treame beauty. Not only are the solos
most attractive, but the concerted music
is extremely we'll arranged. Mr.. Carl
Weber has devoted much time to the
preparation of this cantata. The tickets
are on sale at Stockbridge's and at the
door.
Mary Howe.
The tickets are selling well for the
Howe-Lavin concert at Stockbridge's.
The concert will be given next Monday
evening at City Hail. A Hamburg pa
per says:
ringing, colorateur soprano. The public
w otS C1OCCllIlOo NY dO1 III iiiieR1o
of the aria from 'Perle du Bresil."
When one hears much a splendid perfor-
nance of coloratur singing, one cannot
but respect and admire it. In the air
from "Fiancee d'Abydos" and "Solveig
Lied'' (Greig the singer also won the
sympathy of her audience by her ex-
pressive rendering of the same.
Miss Leonora Won Stosch, the fayorite
violinist, Mr.. VIM. LAWN, the excellent
tenor, Sig. Campanri, baritone, and Mr..
Luckstone, accompanist, will also ap-
pear.
Notes.
Tickets are on sale, at Stockbridge's
for Cleveland's MINISTRIES, to be seen at
City Hail. March "a, afternoon and eve
ming.
The Portland daily press., 1894-03-14
MARRIAGES.

In this city, March 10. by Rev. w. T. Phelan,
Charles j. Mahan and Fannie E. SWEET, both OF
Portland.
At the Valley View House, Peaks Island
March 10, by Rev. f. W. Smith. Harry A. Rus
Peaks Island.
In Cumberland, March 8, Hezekiah Eaton of
Cumberland and Mrs. Eunice Hanson of Wind
ham.
In Mattawamkeag. March 8, F. F. Estes and
Miss Ora Rush.
In South Pittston, Fred c. Haskell aad Miss
Ivah M. Smith.
The Portland daily press., 1894-03-14

Albert Elwell of Buxton, while hold
ing his horse, which was frightened at
the ears on Main street, Westbrooll
Monday afternoon was thrown down
and dislocated his shoulder. He was
taken into n. A. Swett's residence ano
medical aid was summoned.
The Portland daily press., 1894-03-14
His Awful Blunder.

Husband-Well, told you my friend
De Gxand was wonderful man. Now,
what do you think of him?
Wife-He's fool
t'Fool! Why, he is one of the most IA
Hnaus scientists of the day"
isHe's born IDIOT
i'How can you talk so?"
''He thought this precious little treas
are was boy, and she's nearly month
old. ''-London Judy.
The Portland daily press., 1894-03-14

Rev. w. II. Fem lectures this evening,
at o'clock, at the Second Advent church,
subject: 'Wit and Humor." Don't miss
going. Organ concert at 7.30. Tickets
for balance of course at reduced price.
The Portland daily press., 1894-03-14
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

FTyHE undersigned having been appointed by
l. the Honorable Judge of Probate for the
County of Cumberland, on the ninth day of
March, A. d., 1894. commissioners to receive
and examine tine claims Of creditors against the
estate of Charles Rogers, late of Windham, in
said county. deceased. represented insoWent.
hereby give notice that six months after the
date of said appointment are allowed to
said creditors to present and prove their claims,
and that they will be in session for the purpose
of receiving the same, at the office of l.. M.
Webb, No. 9S Exchange street, Portland, Me-,
on the first Mondays Of April, June and Septem-
Der. 1894 at o'clock p M.
Dated this thirteenth day of March, A. D.,
1894
JOHN HOWARD HILL, Commits
LORENZO T. CHASE, Sioners.
mar14 d1aw3WW
The Portland daily press., 1894-03-14
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
The 1Uedthe1 today
is likely to be

TIME Lace depart
L ment is all the
tt me making
new friends and the at
tractiveness of the stock
is constantly being added
to. There's a noticeable
Improvement upon the
best things of last season.
Each fresh arrival shows
a decided betterment.
Progressive re tailin g
won't tolerate negligence.
What has been good
must be better. You ex-
pect that and you are not
disappointed in our
showing for the present
season.
Some beautiful French
Chantillys, in white and
black, come in sets which
include all widths from
an inch or two to the
widest founces, and
there's nothing in a lace
way that makes such a
rich show for so little
money as Chantillys.
They're as fine and deli
cate as the old time
point and thread Laces
and the cost is a fraction.
Among the other new
ones fresh from the GUS
tom house are Point
Gaze Lace in sets, Point
de-Gene in white and
ecru, Fedora, Torchon,
Plate Val. and Medici
Laces for trimming silks
and summer costumes.
Orientals for bingham
and muslin d S e S,
Point-de-Ir Ireland, Point
Bruges and the popular
Point Venise which just
now is in the highest
favor for trimming cos
tunes, etc. Of all the
new Laces and the older
staple lines too, our
stock was never SO large
before.
Novelties in fancy
Veilings.
The Portland daily press., 1894-03-14
A Slight Fire.

Last evening some excitement was
caused about the car station at Morrill's
Corner by the getting afire of a bundle
of hay in the electric car station. 1t was
quickly extinguished, before any damage
was done.
The Portland daily press., 1894-03-14

New Borsford's Baking Powder
is visible t. the naked eye. Nochemlcai test or
trick is necessary TO show il. A practical test
i'll the kitchen is all that is necessary. Try it.
The Portland daily press., 1894-03-14
Messengers Notice.

Office of the Sheriff of Cumberland County,
State of Maine, Cumberland, IS. March 18th,
A. ID. 1894
'fyH!S is to give notice that on the 7th day OF
IL March,,A. D., 1894, warrant in insol-
yency was issued out of the Court of Insolven-
cy, for said County of Cumberland against the
estate of
CHARLES F. WHITCHER, of Deering,
adjudged to be an Insolvent Debtor on petition
Of said Debtor, which petition was
filed on the 9TH day of March A. D., 1884, to
which date interest on claims is to sbe
computed.
That the payment of any debts to or by
said Debtor and the transfer and delivery of any
property by him are forbidden by law. That a
meeting of the creditors of said Debtor,to prove
their debts and choose one OF more
assignees of his estate, will, be held at
a Court of Insolvency to be holden at
Probate Court Room. in said Portland. in
said County of Cumberland, on the 10Th
day of March. A. d., 1894, at ten o'clock in
the forenoon.
Given under my hand the date first above
witten. SAMUEL d. PLUMMER.
Deputy Sheriff, as Messenger Of the Court of
Insolvency for said County Of CunaberLdnd
marS&15
The Portland daily press., 1894-03-14
For CSC Each.
LACES.

Trimming Laces in Black Bourbons,
Chantilly and Guipures, in a large
variety Of styles and widths, White
and Cream Laces, and Insertions in the
newest styles, direct from the inn
pOrters.
The Portland daily press., 1894-03-14

Tickets are on safe at Stockbridge's
for Cleveland S MINISTRIES, to be seen at
City Hall, March "a, afternoon and eve
ming.
The Portland daily press., 1894-03-14

A Great Array of Attorneys Gathered to
Adjust Claims Against an Unfortun-
Before Judge Webb
The evening world., 1894-03-15

ut costs 81 per day for the care OF each
patient. which covers the cost of cloth
Ing. food. medicine, &c.
Our Invested funds or reserve fund
now amounts to about 100000. 1t Is
In city and railroad bonds and
MORTGAGES. Some OF the bonds pay as
high as I per cent. This fund of 500. 900
Is In the hands OF our Treasurer, Mr..
and Mr.. Massey. the Vice
President, who compose the Real-Estate
Committee Of the Board of Directors.
For many years our receipts from
boarders, or paid patients. were twice
as large as our receipts from the city
OF Brooklyn. one year we received
more than 5000 from boarders alone.
Lately, this has fallen off, owing to
the large number of Kelley cures and
similar institutions. We have twenty
six rooms we al rent to private pa
tents. and have accommodations for
225 inmates In the Home.
when I came here In 1881. the Home
was about $3.50 In debt. We did not
touch our reserve fund, but l made the
regular receipts pay off this indebted
ness.
about the voters from the Home,
The evening world., 1894-03-15

Nu,r,s Sr,,, A. ri,,. r,,,.,..iIo, 90
nnSnnGI t'''n tuu ,nS 'oup.Iolie' VI
49, ,n',.sEr,nt WIS nv r'Se, NV.
go, H".n ~ iNunl,S M"rtu 'ep"r,er
s,",'e' " Ie"tn Mhat tnc lp"s No",'s
rnH,N ut r,at"uHn, "li'nniS' .>eM ~
,,,ruam' ~ 'n'nu inI i,,'u nv ilnaS-
Thousands Of dol,rs from thcs, four
towns have been rlIl to the Home. vet
there is no record OF a single dollar of
the money.
The COUNTY Tre,surer has no record
nor account OF any kind. and he saws
most nosiiyc,y that tho County Trers-
ur"r has nnyrT naiI n T,I,T ~ mo- IL
chrintrs' Home. Tho Hnlrl Of Supcr-
yislrs have m record Of amy money hay
Ing been pliI nj amy lime,
An "Fycning WnTll" rcporter leaked
M the Treasurer If thr Fla an irvrIsn
Commission, Henry onaiiman, ST.
'Nyr have rynnty nine saloons in orr
tow" said he. "tSey nay nhSut s3, each
ner ycar, ke~n ~ lrcGunts iHgt t,irn
nycr nj the money IN tho S,,rrrvisor !
don;t know what ho Ioss viii I, r'N'' :
Tovn Clerk Ccnrrn Srhn,iitt kecns No
rerNrls ~ excisn T,nrcy ani 49, pn az
know any more ahou; il than the town
'"mrr",''
ne SupcrNiSor pays 10 inc treasurer
or me lone !" per cont ot the excise
tnnu:, bnt ne don't report 10 the
'2HittS ireaSHrtr or any one e.se. -.
The evening world., 1894-03-15

These are the present directors of the
Home:
Cornelius Furgueson. boss and poll
tiCian.
Charles W. Church. politician I'M
offico-holder.
Samuel a. Avila, politician and secre.
Il. Z. Tlnnigan, Assemblyman and
Frederick s. Massey. politician and
las. S. T. %Stranahan.
John II. O'Rourkc, contractor and pol
~itician.
Peter Milne. jr., politician.
III. V. storms.
j. II. Prentice.
OF these ten directors Boss Furgueson
Is Treasurer. Mr.. Massey Is Nice-Presi-
dent and Mr., ,Avila Is Secretary
s eei1es A a ssrsry of I 81 hoo p 'ss! year' Mess RS.
F%urgueson. Massey and Avila compose
the Executive Committee which meets
once Il month. Furgueson and Massey
are the custodians OF the reserve fund.
The other directors are mere fgureheads.
George G. Herman, who. for ten years,
was President of the organization. died
order of, things he will be succeeded
by the Nice-President. +. S. Massey, nn-
less Justice Charles w. Church, can
add the Presidential duties to his pres
Inspection, Justice Of Peace. Chief of
Police of Fort Hamilton, chief Of the
Fire Department, &c.
Samuel a. Avis. whose name has been
on the pay-rolls of the HON for many
years. was Vice-Presiden of the Board
In 1883, and since 1887 has been Auditor
aud Secretary at II salary of $500 per
year. Secretary Aviia Is in charge at
the Brooklyn office Of the home at 3
Court square. Mr.. Avila told an Even
ing World' reporter who called, that he
could give no Information concerning
the home. He referred the inquirer to
the home at Fort Hamilton.
Boss F~urgueson. as Treasurer OF the
Home. handles all the funds. James A.
Blanchard, NJ. d., is the Medical Super
intendent oil the Home. and F. l.. Dol
beare, NJ. D.. assistant physician.
Under present conditions. the Home
has four sources of income, viz:
/. Fifteen per cent. of Brooklyn City
excise licenses.
:. Fifteen per cent. OF Kings County
excise licenses.
3. Pay from voluntary patients known
as "boarders."
4. Interest on investment OF surplus or
reserve fund.
The City Comptroller of Brooklyn has
paid to the Treasurer of the Inebriates'
Home for Kings County the following
amounts, derived from court fines and
excise licenses: