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The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-11-03

Tennessee, Missouri, Mississippi
and Alabama were treated to an
earthquake on the 30th. 1t is not
reported as visiting Arkansas, and
we suppose it had some respect for
our state, as the people could not
stand the prize fighters and an
earthquake all at the same time
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-11-03

Hoods Pills arc the best after
dinner pills; assist digestion, pre-
vent constipation, 4
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-11-03

Sheriff Rep Houpt has developed
INTO something of a talker himself
He If up at Little Rock now aud is
in congenial company (for talking
and the people will learn chow
about IT, before he and the balance
get through wind jamming.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-11-03

The celebrated Oakes candles for
sale at S, M, Ragland's,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-11-03

Have your watches and clocks re-
paired'by the old reliable jewleJ
II T. Schuster. 1925
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-11-03
Notice

Watches, clocks, lewelry and
type-writers repaired and work
guaranteed at Sig, Hecht's, the
reliable jeweler. Q Is If
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-11-03

Fresh stock Of all kinds of candles
lust received by Sam Ragland'
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-11-03

Best cigars and tobaccos all the
leading brands prices In keeping
with the times
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-11-03

Fine cigars and tobacco at lowest
prices at Willis n Buel's No 1870
West Broad street.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-11-03

JOHN ARTHUR,
La Belle Confectloner,
The Portland daily press., 1895-01-05
WEDDINGS.
Erskine-Humphrey.

The marriage bells rang merrily and
many were there to hear them on Thurs
day evening in the home OF Mr.. George
J. D. Erskine, 80 Federal street. l be
occasion was the marriage of Mr.. George
Franklin Erskine and Miss Annie Estelle
Humphrey. The rooms were prettily
decorated with flowers in vases. Miss
Humphrey was gowned in handsome
white silk, and carried bouquet of
bridal roses. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. Geo. d. Lindsay,
Miss Florence Walton playing the we'd
ding march. The presents were beauti-
full and numerous, and included an ele-
CANT sideboard and handsome mantel
cloak from the employers OF the P.S. 2.
Co., MIR. Erskine being thespopular clerk
ON the steamer Portland.
After delicious refreshments were
served Miss Day of St. John, N. B., en-
tertained the company with some fine
selections of vocal music. The numerous
friends of the bride to whom she has en-
deared herself by her estimable qualities
will be glad to know that she is to re-
main in Portland. Mr.. and Mrs. Erskine
are to reside in No. 30 A Frederick street,
and will be at home after the 18th in
cto
The Portland daily press., 1895-01-05
THE STREET COMMISSION.
There is Going On Movement to
Turn it Down.

Some Developments Expected at the City
Meeting Monday-Friendso of the Com
mission Admit that the Movement is
Dangerous but Believe that it Will Not
Succeed.
A movement has been on foot for sever
al DAYS to turn down the Street Com
mission and restore the old system of
giving the streets to the care of a single
street commissioner.
There has been some talk of asking the
LEGISLATURE to establish several comm1ss-
ions for Portland, but it is understood
that no movement will be made to estab-
lish BY legislative enactment any other
than the Street Commission. The
movement to change the management
of the fire department has only been con-
sidered informally, and will not be
brought up. But the Street Commission
has worked so we'll, and has resulted in
obtaining sc much more permanent work
at less expense, that it is proposed to
have the city government ask the iegls-
lature to establish it by law as the Park
Commission is already established.
This movement has been antagonized
strongly, however. by considerable
party, among whom ex-Street Commits
sioner Prince is prominent. These OPP
popents have been working very hard to
get a majority of the Common Council
committed against the Commission and
in favor of the old order of things. The
feelins of the citizens is very well voiced
by Hon. Charles F. Libby, who said:
"This Street Commission is well org
anized, and has shown by the good Work
it has done what an Improvement 1t IS
Ter the old method. I have no hesIta-
tion in expressing the hope that IL may
he made permanent by the legislature. 9
The Portland daily press., 1895-01-05
MARRIAGES..

In this city. Jan. 3, by Rev. Geo. d. Lindsay,
George Franklin Erskine and Miss Annie Es-
telle Humphrey, both of Portland.
In Waldobofo. Dec. 25. Joseph 3. Clark OF
Worcester and Miss Alice Stella Winslow OF
Waldoboro
and Miss Isabelle Dreamer, both of Damaris-
Gotta.
of Ellsworth and Miss Alice B. Hodgkins OF
West Sullivan
Rockland and Miss Margaret f. Wescott OF
Castine.
Miss j. b. Dunton.
Weld and Miss Esther E. Blodgett of Phillips.
In Ellsworth. Dec 27, Frank DeForest and
In Vinaihaven, Dec "a Nathan D. Arey and
Miss Maud May Garrett.
In Hebron, Dec. %, Fred Marshall and Abbie
IN Camden. Dec. 25, Frank J. Thurston of
Rockport and Miss Lizzie A. Rhodes OF Cam
den.
In Camden, Dec. g. Leslie c. Dean and Miss
lydia A. Hurd, both of NOrthport
In Camden, Dec 25 John. w. kimball and
Miss Edith A. Beverage.
The Portland daily press., 1895-01-05
DIPHTHERlA.
The North School will Be Closed and Fur
migated.

The parents of children attending the
North school have become SO alarmed ABOUT
dinhtheria that there is a general demand
that the building be thorough washed ana
fumigated Accordingly orders were gwen
Yesterday that the school be closed next
week for this purpose. The work VIII be-
gin Monday morning and the school VIE
remain closed until it is completed. Each.
room Will be given thorough scrubbing,
followed by complete fumigaton. inelud-
ing the washing of the floors. walls and
desks, with strong disinfectant. The
need of washing and disinfecting the
schoolhouse was made apparent today when
the principal Mr.. Parmenter, reported that
fully one-third of the pupils were absent
from school, being kept away by their par
ents.
The work of cleaning and fumigat1ng
the Butler schoolhouse was begun yester-
day morning. 1t is expected. that the
building will be in readiness for the school
to reopen next Monday morning.
One new case of diphthlia was reported
Yesterday, Walter A. Morgan, 90 years OLD,
living at leo Congress street. This Is the
fourth case reported this week.
The Portland daily press., 1895-01-05
OBITUARY..
Benjamin True.

Hon. Benjamin True prominent cltl-
zen OF this county and formerly high
sheriff. died at his home in Pownal Fri
day morning, aged "a years. . months
and Is days. Mr.. True was attacked
by his fatal lllness-a complication OF
kidney and liver troubles-a little over
wear ago. The disease was most pain
full: but he endured his sufferings with
fortitude. Mr.. True was born in Pownal
in March, 1920. He was educated in the
schools of Pownal and at the old North
Yarmouth Academy. His father was
ship carpenter, but his grandfather,
Jabes True was one of the first settlers
of Pownal There are two branches of
the True family, one known as the New
Gloucester branch and the other as the
Amesbury, from two brothers who cana
from England and settled, one at Ames-
bury, Mass, and the other at New Glouc-
ester. Me. Mr.. Jabez True, the early
Pownal settler, belonged to the New
Gloucester family. He cleared the farm
at PoWnaI Centre, which the family still
owns. Mr.. Benjamin True was brought
ND to his grand fathers farm after the
death of his mother, and succeeded to
the management and ownership OF it.
The deceased held many of the town
Offices in Pownal, and, during the war
was enrolling officer for that district.
He was first appointed Deputy Sheriff
under Sheriff Perry. He served in that
canacitv about ten years. Then he was
elected sheriff of the county, and he
held that Office four years, retiring in
1885. Since that time he has lived on
his farm.
Mr.. True has belonged to Freeport
Lodge of Masons for many years. lie
also belonged to several temperance Or
ganizations; and was always prominent
in this movement. He has always at
tended the Congregational church at
Pownal, and for many years led the
choir there.
He was married in early life to Miss
Frances G. DeCarteret, of Yarmouth.
He leaves six children: Mrs. Sarah f.
Bean. of Stroudwater, Mr.. Jabez True,
the well known manufacturer of this
city, Mrs. Bernice La1rabee, of Cumber-
land Mills, Mr.. Dearteret True, of the
firm of True Brothers, of this city, Mr..
Ernest True. of this city, and Mr.. Nor
man True, also of this city.
The Portland daily press., 1895-01-05
BosWoRTH POST.
Officers Installed Friday Evening-Resolu-
tions Adopted Complimentary to the
Governor

Governor.
Friday evening was installation night at
Boswortb Post. Senior Past Commander,
VIM. H. Greene was :the mastering officer.
The list of officers was published in yester-
days PRESS.
Henry S, Thrash err presented to the Post
a sword picked up on the battle field at
Winchester, TO be kept by the Post as re-
lie.
A biographical sketch of the present
House and Senate was presented by Fred
erick D. Winslow, present chaplain of this
POST and also member Of the Maine House
of Representatives.
The pension committee of the Maine leg
islature are all members of the Grand Army.
Corporal Tanner, will attend camp nre
at Lewiston the present month.
Mr.. &c Milliken was installed last eve
ming by Bosworth Post. adjutant. making
twenty-one consecutive years IN wnlch ne
has filed this post of honor.
The following resolution was adopted;
Whereas. Bosworth Post, No. ?, q. A. X.
enjoy the distinction of numbering among
its members, His Excellency, the Cover
nor. Comrade Henry B. Cleaves, and taking
zen of Portland both for his we'll known
Kindness of heart as well as his eminent
services to the state, and especially Tor his
Watchful care OF the interests of the yete-
ran soldier and sailor,who exhausted IN t
hattie of life now need the assistance OF the
state they SO CALAMITY served in the days
Resolved, That the Post by formal vote
extend to him their sincere and heartfelt
thanks for his efforts in behalf OF these
brave men,
Resolved, That this expression of our
. concentration be transmitted to His Excel
lency. the Governor, and be made part of
the record of this Post. r-n>, Il
The Portland daily press., 1895-01-05
What the Beautiful Girl Herself
Says.
SURPRISING STORY OF THE
DAUGHTER OF A NOTED PRO
FESSOR.
How She Excited the Curiosity of All
Her Friends.

One of the best known and most in
teresting men in Brooklyn NJ, T., IS
Professor JIM. Elwood, residing at 4S
Corneiia st. He is noted scholar and
professor. His charming daughter IS a
young, lady of most estimable character
and has hosts of friends everywhere:
She became fearfully nervous and run
down, and this was followed by most
severe attack of St. Vitus' dance. She
grew worse and physicians could not cure
her She finally got well, however. by
a method which astonished all her
friends. =.
at affords me the greatest pleasure"
said the professor, "to state that my
daughter, who was sufferer from nery-
BUSINESS and t.Vitus' dance, and who
was treated for same by prominent kphy-
sicians III Brooklyn without result, was
completely cured by using two hotties
of DR.. Greene's Nervura blood aud nerve
remedy"
The Portland daily press., 1895-01-05
DEATHS.

In this city. Jan. 8, Mrs. Mary E. Hodges,
aged ~ years.
from The residence Of Dr. II. P. Merrill. No. 1877
Congress street. Burial at convenience OF the
family. Friends will omit flowers.
In this city. Jan. 4, Louisa r., wife OF chas.
rNotice of funeral hereafter.l
In this city, Jan. 4, Patrick Driscoll. aged DO
Funeral Sunday afternoon at 1.3o o'clock,
from his late residence. Sc Adams street
In this city, Jan. A, Mrs. Winnie Adley.
TNotlc of funeral hereafter.l
in falmouth. Jan. 4, Jane Morse, widow of
the late John Barbour, of Portland, Me- and
daughter Of the late Capt. Ephraim Morse OF
Falmouth, aged SS years 10 months IL days.
Funeral Sunday afternoon at 2 O'Clock. at
residence of her daughter, Mrs. j. b. cummings
CIV Al Smelt tlil Falmouth. Jan. 4, Laia g.,
In Kennebunkport Jan. 2. Sarah (Bourl
wife OF Cyrus K ADAMS aged o. yeais = NOS,
In Hopkinton, Mass, Dee. 80 Eiphalet q
In Saco Jan. 2, j. F. bearing, aged 67 years:
In Searsport Dec. g. William T. Iowle' agea
i In Belfast, Dec 81 Fred A. earle. aged SO
years. ~ 60,
en- widow of the late Alexander CROKER. aged
% IN North Fairfield. Bee. 2e, Mrs. Rosanna
Coyel, aged 81 years / month.
In Orono, Dec. IS, Mrs. Annie E. Kelley, aged
IN Auburn. Dec 27, Mrs. Eden Towle OF
ui In Rockiand, Dec 81 Joseph o. Cobb, aged
y In kockland, Dec. %, Martha r. Wooster,
"s IN South Hope. Dec. "a, Angie Folger, aged
In Rethel Dec 25 Barzilla X. Bean.
At Kittery Point, Josiah Williams. aged S4
I'm In East Fairfield, Dec 25. Miss Mary Jen-
nings, aged 81 years ~. =;
liz Starks Dec 81 Albert c. Greenleaf aged
Z In Se searsport, Dec Is. Mrs. Sarah A. Towle,
aged 70 years
rThe funeral of the late Edward Bonn will
take place Sunday afternoon at ESQ o'clock.
from the residence of his parents, No. "a An
derson street.
The Portland daily press., 1895-01-05


Such strong evidence as this must con-
vince every body of the genuine worth
of this great medicine. Mr.. Elwoods'
word is as good as gold. When he makes
statement people know they can de-
pend upon ii. just such reliable state
ment about Dr. Greenes' Nervura blood
and nerve remedy are constantly appear
ing, and the people everywhere have the
utmost confidence in this wonderful
medicine.
They take it, and perfect health results.
The popular Miss Elwood thinks it is
indeed a wonderful remedy when it will
cure what allsthe skill Of. other physi-
clans cannot benefit.
Why waste time in trying uncertain
and untried remedies, when here is a
physicians prescription, a discovery
made by the greatest living specialist in
curing nervous and chronic diseases, DR..
Greene, of "a Temple Place, Boston,
Mass. If you take this medicine you
can consider yourself sunder DR.. Greene's
direct professional care, and you can
consult him or write to him about your
case, freely and without charge. This is
a guarantee that this remedy will cure,
possessed by no other medicine in the
world.
The Portland daily press., 1895-01-05
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
The waite Comedy Company.

The Waite Comedy Company.
1t was the same old story at the Port
land Theatre at both performances by
the Waite Comedy Company yesterday
1paoked to the DOORS" The crowd was
SO great at the matinee that the doors
had to be opened before i O'Clock to
avoid crowding in the lobby.
Today's performances closes the en-
gagement of the company in this city,
the most phenomenal engagement ever
played by any theatrical attraction here,
nealy 10000 people having witnessed the
% performances given. This afternoon
~Casey's Trou bies" will be played, and
"Rip Van Wrinkle" will be the evening
attraction, with Mr. Crane as Rip, part
that he has played over 500 times.
She Couldn't Marry Three.
Every atom of scenery used in the pro-
ductiou Of "She Couldn't Marry Three"
is specially built for the play. There
are over three tons of it. One OF the
most notable scenes in the play is pic
ture of the Cornish coast, with practical
revolving lighthouse and moonlight on
the ocean; also the view OF Carboy's
Abbey with crum bling walls and cling
ing ivy. In the last act of the play is
shown an exact representation OF Ding
ley tunnel, one of the most natural
scenes ever produced.
Besides "She Couldn't Marry Three,
the company will present "a Daughter
of Dixie" and "A Midnight Frolic."
A certain we'll known and benevolent
gentleman OF this city received call
the other evening from tramp, who
asked for something to eat. The gentle
man prepared two very large ham sand
witches and told his daughter to get him
four doughnuts. Now, this young lady
being of "a charitable turn of mind,
thought that il four doughnuts were
good, six would be better. The tramp
took the pacakge and disappeared.
Early he next morning the family were
awakened by a scream of laughter from
one of the young ladies who ran down
stairs and said that the door yard was
decorated with six doughnuts laid care
fully in a line on the snow. The family
went to tn window, and sure enough
there were tine doughnuts, and to add to
the beauty of the scene there was bun
and piece of pie which some generous
ne5ghbor had contributed toward the
decoration The gentleman says that the
next tramp that calls will receive
warm reception.
Dan Daily in "After the Ball."
Clever Dan Daily, of the famous DAILY
Brothers, will appear at the Portland
Theatre next Monday evening,in j. W.
Herbert's bright comedy After the
Ball." Mr.. DAILY is one of the best sing
ing and dancing comedians of the day,
original in the extreme and is well known
in this city.
The Portland daily press., 1895-01-05
The funeral will occur Sunday at one
O'Clock at his late residence in Pownal.
Ebenezer C. Staples.

Ebenezer C. Staples.
Ebenezer C. Staples died at his home in
Old Orchard Thursday. aged IS years
He was the son of Elisha and Elizabeth
Cole Staples, and a grandson OF Elisha
Staples of Kittery, who came to Old "
chard in 1890. Eben at an early age
took to the sea, but becoming tired OF
the hard life he returned to his old home
aud settled down to shoe making. In
heriting his fathers estate, he engaged
in farming in connection with his other
occupation, till he entered the hotel bus
mess in 1910.
In 1880 he was married to Eliza 1. Bak-
er of Biddeford, who, as well as MI. Stap-
les, seemed to have inherited taste for
hotel business. His first hotel, accom-
modating 300 guests. was burned July q,
1875. The next year he erected new
"Old Orchard House." accommodating
500 guests, and it now stands the largest
and best located house at Old
Orchard Beach,. Both Mr.. and Mrs
Staples IS courtesy made their house
popular, and guests staying there once
seldom failed to return.
Mr.. Staples, until late years was very
prominent in town affairs. 1t was
through his aid and advisement that the
fire engine was purchased and fire COM
pany organized. The company, which
now has reached high standard,
named the engine for him as mark of
their appreciation OF his efforts.
L. In Nv,
Staples was about his work. and seemed
as well as ever, but slight stroke OF
paralysis confined him to his bed, and
his vitality was not equal to the effort
of bringing him around again. He
leaves three sons, two daughters and
a niece.
The Portland daily press., 1895-01-05
CITIZENS RELIEF.
Annual Meeting and Election of Officers
Last Evening.

The annual meeting of the Citizens Mu-
tina, Relief Society, which was held last
avanine was as well attended as usual, and
there appeared to be no abatement of in
terest in this long established charity.
The president, Washington Libby, report
ed in behalf of the directors that the society
had completed the first twenty years of it's
existence, and bids fair to attain Its MAORI
~. when it might we'll claim an honorable
standing among the established institu-
lions of the city. 1t must certainly entitled
To this.position, if it is to be judged by the
a~.ount of good it has accomplished in de-
snersing the sum of one hundred and nine
tv-six thousand dollars in charity,
Ir has lost OILY twenty one member DUR
;,, the mast year eleven by death and ten
by being dropped This is most encourag-
ing showing during a season 2f great imam
oial denression, and when other similar So
cjeties are disbandlpg.
There is no cause for encouragement, anu
we are determined to ontinue the work
Of the founders. and induce as many as
possible of the residents of Cumberland
cou nty, between the ages of twenty-one
ait This is Mr.J. L.Rackleff's, the treasurer's
report:
ian. l. 1894, the cash on.hand was S2,eo4O7
There was received from the secre.
There was received from dividends
and interest, '9.oo
S5736 n
in mant s"S paw - Sl.56S. 90
Ttaya was Maid for salaries, ZOO 90
There was paid for printing, 10.Su
There was paid for postage, %d.W
There was paid for advertising. '.1o
Sl,s36. 70
| Jan. l, 1896, cash on hand, sl'Sss.oI
So. 1856 .27
MI, ,,armanent fund is Sl,S35. 81
All deposited in the Portland and Maine
| Savings banks,
| There was received from annual
id dMes ""' $l45.O
There was received from second
notice fees. ,.., S'oo
nnd ;nterest. 1850
$2a3. 20
The same sources in 1898 yielded 1921. 80.
| Show ing falling off OF 1919 IN our In
| ONE to meet the regular expenses.
Ten members have died during the year
| 1894. of the eleven benefits two were PAID
| to members who died in 1898.
Since the organization of the society in
1873. $50 death claims have been PAID
amounting to Si96653y.
The following officers were elected:
P,esident-W washington Libby.
Vice President-Randall Johnson.
Secretary-Henry a. Muller.
| Treasure FLAMES l.. RaCkieH.
Directors Washington Libby, Randall
Johnson. H enry A. Muller, James 1. Rack
| left. Charles e. Warwick, David G., Drink
water. Thomas Hoslin, George A. Thomas,
! John l.. Shaw.
The Portland daily press., 1895-01-05
LAWYER BLAKE's BONDS.
Habeas Corpus Process Brings Him from
Jail SO that Judge Webb May Consider
the Case.

In the United States Court, before
Judge Webb, Friday, Herbert Blake of
HalIowell was brought up on writ of
habeas corpus in order to secure dim
mutton of his bail. Blake is the young
man from Hallowell who is held on two
charges, one of illegal liquor sellln z,
and the other of assaulting United
States Deputy Marshal PRESCOTT. On
the first charge bail was fixed at $500,
and on the second at $4,000. Being un-
able to obtain bonds, Blake went to Jail.
Judge Webb postponed the hearing OF
the case until 10 O'Clock this forenoon.
Hon. George e. Bird appears for Blake,
and District Attorney Bradbury for the
government.
The Portland daily press., 1895-01-05
Preparations for Andrew Jackson D

Preparations Ior Ahofew JACKSON LAY
NJ. A. D. Sweetsir is completing his extern
sive and interesting programme for the eel
ebration of Andrew Jackson Day, January
Sth.
Guns will be fired at noon and sunset,
and the city bells will be rung by. five SEX
tons at IL noon.
For the evening entertainment at City
hall the following talent will appear Miss
Henrietta D. Rice, contralto; the Male
ouartette, including Messrs. Lidback,
Brooks. Shaw and Goss. Mrs. Il. NJ. Dodge.
reader; Chandler's band. thirty pieces;
trombone double solos: piccolo double solos;
brief speeo hes by Llewellyn Barton; Major
Dickey. of Fort Kent: ex-Mayor Ingraham,
now consul general at Halifax; Charles f.
Johnson, of Waterville; poem by Augusta
Wright Perry. of Portland.
Invitations have been sent to President
HYDE of Bowdoin, and to Peter Charles
Keeean of the Legislature. There will be
fifteen numbers in the programme
The Portland daily press., 1895-01-05
The Pennant Ball,

The grand pennant ball will take place
Friday evening, January II, in City hall.
On this occasion the well-earned banner
will be presented with the proper ceremo-
mics to the champion Portland team. This
will be one of the SWEETEST social affairs
CT the season. Every supporter of the team,
masculine:and feminine, will be ION hand 10
see the flag and PRESENTATION. Tickets may
be obtained from members of the eleven.
The Portland daily press., 1895-01-05
The Kermiss to be Given.

The Samaritan association held meet
ing Thursday afternoon at the residence of
Mrs. j. E. Pickett, on Erect street. A large
number were present and it was decided to
repeat the Kermiss which was SO success
full few years ago. The committee have
engaged City hall for January 81 and Fen-
ruary. i and 2.