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The Portland daily press., 1895-06-08
Completely ParaIyzed.
PHYSICIANS ARE ASTOUNDED BY
A PECULIAR CASE.
A Young Man Stricked with Landry's
Paralyzed aud Yet Recovered.
fFYon. the qYmes phi1ode1nhia. pa)

RaraiyZed aud Yet Recovered.
From the Times, Phtladelphio, Ea.)
Stricken with Landry's Paralysis and
ret cured. That means but little to the
average layman but it means miracle
10 a physician. Such is the experience of
u h. baltimore now resident of Madi-
son. n j., and a rare experience it is.
Yes. its true that | had Landry's Par
algsis, said Mr. baltimore to a reporter,
''or else the most celebrated physicians
OF London were mistaken.
. 1t was on the 10Th of March, this
year." he continued, "when l was in
New York city, that first felt the symp-
toms of my trouble. l experienced diff
Guilty in going up stairs, my legs failing
who informed me that | had every symp-
toms of Locomotor Ataxia, but as the
case developed he pronounced it a case of
Landry's Paralysis and knowing the ma
ture of the disease advised me to start for
my home and friends. l gave up my
work and on April 1st started for Lon
don, Ont. A well-knowp physician was
on Saturday, April ~ several eminent
physicians held a consultation on my
case and informed me that I was at
death S door, having but three to six days
10 live, still fingered on, by this time
completely paralyzed, my hands and feet
being dead, l could hardly whisper my
wants and could only swallow liquids.
Oh, the misery of those moments are be-
yond all description and death would
really have been welcome visitor.
''Now comes the part that has astound
cd the physicians Rev. Mr.. Gondy, a
clergyman who visited me in my last
hours, as he supposed, told me of the
marvellous cures of paralysis that had
been performed by DR.. Williams's Pink
Pills for Pale People. started to take
the pills about April 2S and week after
that felt an improvement in my condition.
There was warm, tingling sensation
In the limbs that had been entirely dead
and I soon began to move my feet and
hands, the improvement continued until
May % when 1 was taken out of bed for
drive and drove the horse myself By
the beginning of July was able to walk
upstairs alone and paid a visit to Mag
ara.
Slowly but surely I gained my old
health and strength leaving Ontario for
New York on October II and beginning
my work again on October 49, 1894
Cured of .Landry's Paralysis in eight
months. /" To confirm his story beyond
all doubt, Mr.. baltimore made the fol-
lowing affidavit
Sworn and subscribed before me De-
cember 8, 1894. AMOS C. RATHBUN,s So
[sEAL] notary Public
DR.. Williams Pink Pills contain all
the elements necessary to give new life
and richness to the blood and restore
shattered nerves. They are for sale by
all druggists, or may be had by mail
from DIR. Williams Medicine Company,
Schenectady, N Y, for 30 cents per box,
or six boxes for So 3D.
The Portland daily press., 1895-06-08
A Handsome Book.

Col F. E. Boothby, General Passenger
and Ticket Agent of the Maine Central
Railroad, sends us pretty book, entitled
"Gems of the Northland.' eThe volume
is ably edited, profusely illustrated, and
the descriptions of the summer resorts of
Maine, ETC., make interesting reading for
tourists and Others No doubt many Of
the knights Templar visiting Boston in
August will avail themselves of the op-
portunities offered by this line. Brother
Boothby is we'll known in Philadelphia,
and is genial gentleman who will take
pride in aiding those who are seeking
the more remote pleasure grounds by Civ
ing all information desired. His address
is Portland, Maine. Philadelphia Her
aid
The Portland daily press., 1895-06-08
Cumberland congregational Conference

Cumberland Congregational Conference
The 159th, meeting of the Cumberland
Conference of Congregational churches
will be held at the Standish Congrega-
tional church Wednesday, June IL. Meet
ings commence at 945 o'clock, a. m.
The order of exercises will be:
MORNING.
g. Educational Service
10. REORGANIZATION of Conference.
10. 30-Business.
10. Discussion. Perils of the
Country Church" Opened by
Rev. j. E. Atkins, Rev. r. 7.
Hack
IL 30-Reports from the Churches.
H. 30-Collation.
AFTERNOON.
1. 45-Discussion. 1.-THE Relation of the
Country Church to the Com
munity." Opened by Rev. L.
Jenkins, D. D., Rev. D. NJ.
+, Pratt
2. 40-Discussion- Relation of the
Stronger Church to the Weak
err" Rev. E. P. Wilson, Mr.
j. r. Libby.
8. County Conference Programme for
Bangor Seminary" Rev. S.
N Adams. 8. 40-Sermon. Rev.
L. S. Bean
4 30-Sacrament of the Lords Supper.
Social Hour.
{. 00-Supper.'
EVENING.
7O0-Praise and Prayer Service.
T. 3O-Address. Rev. G. H. Gutterson
Dist. Sec'y of A. M. "A
Adjournment
The committee of arrangements are
Messrs. P. j. Small, G. W. Reynolds
and John Chase.
The Portland daily press., 1895-06-08
A DAINTY AFTERNOON GOWN.
7s1--EDsA WAIST.
Sizes "a, SO, 50, and 40 Inches, Bust

Sizes "a, SO. ss, and 40 Inches, Bust
Measure.
The dainty gown.the "Edsa' waist and
'BlaRdon' skirt combined is one of the
most popular designs for costume of any
OF the popular silk or wool novelties. The
full front of the waist is laid in box pleat
over lining fitted with the usual number
of seams. and the olose-ftting Figaro jacket
Is exceedingly jaunty and becoming. Our
model is of tan-colored crepon and brown
and-gold silk-and- novelty goods, with
brown velvet for the collar and belt, and
Drown and gold passementerie. This design
admits of effective combinations and can
be used with any style of skirt.
The Portland daily press., 1895-06-08
OUR PATTERN OFFER.
The Latest Demorest Patterns Can BE Obtaine
Through This Department.

Weha made by which offering the readers of the
EACH thus
will early
he the
The Portland daily press., 1895-06-08
7s4-BLAGDON SKIRT.
Sizes, Medium and Large.

This popular skirt is composed of six cores
and f's the figure closely st the top. in
the front, and Mt the sides, and the full
ness at the back is arranged in three
GODET plaits. A facing of haircloth or
crinoline is used, und the plaits are also in
terlined with the stiff material which
causes them to stand out we'll from the hs-
ure. Narrow tape or elastic bands fastened
on the inside will keep the plsits in POSI-
ton.
A special illustration and full directions
about the pattern will be found on the en-
velope in which it is enclosed.
The Portland daily press., 1895-06-08
SOUTH PORTLAND.

Mrs. Charles Stickney of Boston. and
Dr. Frank Carter and family of Melrose
Mass are visiting their parents at
Willard Dr. Carter is here in attendance
on the Maine Medical associations annual
meeting in Portland
Miss Elizabeth W. Varnum of Portland
and Mr.. Charles L. Lewando of BOSTON
were guests of Mrs. NJ. G. Young's the
past week. Mr.. Lewando's family will
pass the summer with Mrs Young at the
cold Homestead -
Mr.. Hall, superintendent of the con-
fectionery department. at Twitchell
Champlin & Co. IS, Portland, has moved
into the rent in Mr.. Hamilton's new
house, corner of Broadway and Preble
streets.
One lady interested in the growing OF
hops (for ornamental purposes only re-
marked during the struggle that the cleo
trio road is passing through, that if the
road didn't run, the poles would be first
rate things to run her hop vines on.
Mr.. William w. Peabbles has gone to
Mt. Desert rock for time, in the employ
of the government.
Mr.. John Knight and Mr.. Edward Hus-
ton of Gray were visiting at the residence
of D. B. Cobb, during the past week.
Miss Maude Libby Of Dover, N. H.,
who has been here the past year taking
a course of study in Shaws business col
lege, returned to her home Thursday.
Mr.. Levi Berry of Pownal, who has
been visiting friends and relatives in
Willard, has returned to his home
The History club had it's last meeting
for the season with Mrs. M. G. Young and
Mrs. E. M. Roger at their home corner
Preble street, Shawmut avenue, Thursday
evening. There was large attendance,
and they were treated to a very interest
ing parlor talk on hypnotism, by Andrew
Cross, ESQ.,, of Portland. Mr.. Cross
spoke for about an hour, and his remarks
were eagerly listened to. He spoke in
his usual interesting and impressive way,
and received much applause. Mr.. Cross
was followed by DIR. Brown who read a
very interesting paper, which after being
discussed, the business of the club was
introduced. A programme for the next
years course of study was laid out and
text books chosen. Mr.. j. f. Cobb read
request from Henry B. Walton, asking
if the History club would give an enter
tainment in aid of the South Portland
Congregational society, which was favor
ably received and committee Of arrange
ments chosen The date for the concert
has not been decided. This ended the
business and a standing vote was taken
to adjourn until September. Mrs. Young
then invited the company into the dining
room, where a fine collation. awaited
them, beside an open fire At late hour
the club separated voting it very pleas
ant meeting.
The Portland daily press., 1895-06-08

in he Il OH and n simulated yoke across
the back Of all-over embroidery. and the
trimming is dark niue satin ribbon edged
with narrow emil ri ery. Accordion-pl plated
CHIFFON for tha vest effect is both stylish
and pretty. The model can be simplified
by the omission of the revers on the waist
and sleeve, or these may be made of vel
vet.
A special illustration and full directions
about the pattern will be found on the en-
velope IN which it is enclosed.
The Portland daily press., 1895-06-08
THE MUNICIPAL COURT.

BEFORE RECORDER TURNER.
James A. Beaten, Frederick f. Nc
Kenney, Julia Cassidy. Intoxicatio on ;
each fined So and costs.
Francis Davis. Intoxication; fined SIS
and costs.
Frank j. Hollywood and Patrick J.
McDonough. ARRAY; each fined SIS and
one half costs.
The Portland daily press., 1895-06-08
The Home For Aged Women

will be open for the reception of subscrib
ers and friends, on it's anniversary, Fri
day, June IA, from 10, a. m. to 5 p. m.
All persons interested in the institution
are cordially invited to be present.
By order of the managers,
HARRIET S. McCOBB,
Secretary
June Sth 1885,
The Portland daily press., 1895-06-08
DRESsY and BECOMING.
seo-LURA WAIST.

Sizes for IL and II Years.
This becoming model is a favorite for any
OF the dainty cotton and lovely spring and
summer dress goods. Our illustration rep
rssents pale blue Chambery with vest effect
The Portland daily press., 1895-06-08

Some of our finest Braids in
Children's Hats are going to-
be less in price Saturday. 1t
will be worth while to see them
early in the day for in some
cases only three or four are left,
and the prices ON them will sell
them quickly.
The Portland daily press., 1895-06-08

HOODS PILLS cure Liver Ills,
Indigestion, Headache.
A pleasant Laxative. All Druggists.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-11-22
Seats for O'Neill.

The sale OF seats for Mr.. James o'Neilrs en-.
ragement at the Providence Opera House all
OF next week opens this morning. Treasurer
Collin reports that there have already been
a number OF requests mailed 20 him for good
seats. Mr.. o'Noin's bit last year In the char.
acter of "yirRinius" in Providence is not
forgotten. IL was a just tribute TO the art of
this accomplished actor. MIR. o'Neill's COM
pany received unstinted praise in Boston last
week from the whole press. and the scenery
was pronounced artistic and perfect. Mr..
O'Neill opens his engagement with "Vir.
ginius," which will be repeated on wedr-s
day night, and at tho Saturday matinee.
Monte Cristo" is the bill for Tuesday right.
and the two Thursday performances. matinee
and evening. Mr.. O'Neill will play Hamlet
here for tho FIRST time on Friday night, and
saturday evening will appear In the double
character Of Dubosc and Lesuroues In the
Courier Of Lyons" played by Henry Irving
undsr tbs psms Il thu Lyons Mail"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-11-22
CITY Oh p~RovIDENcE.
SeWerAsse

The owners OF estates assessed for the con.
struction Of sewers in the streets hereinafter
named are hereby notified that the asses3ments
for said construction were on the I'd day OF
November. 1886. lodged at the oftice OF the
In PLUM STREET from Oxford street to
Fruit street
In MARLBOROUGH STREET, from East
Baacon street to Pearl street, and in FRANK
STREET from Beacon avenue 10 Plain street
In BRATTLE sThEEI from Waldo strees to
In POMONA AVENUE from Academy avs
nue. TO Pemberton street
In BoLANDER STREET from Grand View
street TO Abbott street
In WILLOW STREET from Messer street to
Ellery street. in ELLERY STREET from
Willow street to Wood street, IN HUDSON
STREET from the end of present sewer IN
said street 10 Huntington avenue, aud IN
WOOD STREET from Eliery Street to Hunt
In TAYLOR R from a point about
ninety-ore feet south OF Chester avenue 10
Marlborough avenue. and from buckley street
TO Potters avenue. and in REYNOLDS AVE-
Y from Broad street TO Taylor street
In LEXINGTON AVENUE from Niagara
street 70 Hamilton street
In BARTON STREET from Broadway 70
WestmlnDter street
IN HENpRlCK STREET from Carleton
street TO Academy avenue
In HARRIS AVENUE from Charlotte Hope
street to Eagle street. and in SINS
from Harris avenue to the woonasqua.uckes
River
In CHAMBERS STREET from Potters ave-
nue. To Huntington avenue
In CRANSTON STREET from Potters ave
nue. to Huntington avenue
In LINWOOD AVENUE from Cranstou
street to Union avenue
II payment of the whole of any assessment
Is made before the 2d day Of November, 1895. .
deduction will DO made on the same az the
rate OF six 90 per centum per annum from
the date OF the payment to said last mem
toned date
One-third of the assessment may be paid at
any timo within one year from the time the
assessment is lodged with the City Treasurer,
without interest
The second instalment OF one-third may b
paid within two years from the day OK said
Judgment with the City Treasurer, by paying
IN addition thereto the interest OH the whole
amount due on said assessment. at the rate OK
six 90 per cent. per annum from the first day
OF the second year after said lodgment to the
time OF payment
The last or third instalment of the assess
ment may be paid within three years after
said lodRment by paying in addition thereto
the interest thereon at tho rate of. SIX tbb par
cent. rsr annum from the date Of the last pay
mcnt
II the first %instalment is not paid at the
end of one year from the day OF the lodg-
nent OF the assessment with the City Ireac'
urer, the whole assessment can then be col.
lected. with interest tberefroin. at the rate OF
siA 90 psr cent. per annum, and expenses OF
collection u. L. u. GRANGER,
Noy2.2n City Treasurer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-11-22
OLNEYVILLE.
News and Gossip Cleaned in
This Busy Section.
TnE NEWS BUREAU, OLNEYvILLr,
No. 8 Hartford Avenue.

At the Council meeting last night
Town Treasurer Davis was Instructed to
charge the sum of f3i9. rs, the cost OF. re-
pairing washouts on the highways, 10 the
miscellaneous account. Nigh ut soil teams
will hereafter be required TO obtain n H.
cense from the town CLERK before doing
work In Johnston.
Mrs. Edward Sbawcross entertained the
Ladies' Auxiliary Whist Club at her
residence on Alverson avenue last evening.
Progressive whist was enjoyed until a
late hour, when refreshments were served
and the social organization OF this vi
entity retired, voting their host and
hostess royal entertainers. First prizes
were awarded to Mrs. III. q. Marks and
Mrs. A. g.. Cham berlain. Seconds were
given Mr.. and Mrs. Gardiner.
In the Eighth District Court his
morning Patrick Madden, charged with
stealing a banjo from Catherine Shea OF
S~cituate, on the 9th Of June, 1894, was
fined $40 and costs. Patrick called at
"Kate'sp place in Scituate on the date
In 1894, had a few drinks and desiring
TO sing was given q banjo TO play. He APP
parently became enchanted with the mu-
sic and carried the instrument away with
him and has steered clear OF the officers
until this time.
The Robert Emmett Literary Society
make an excursion to Woonsocket ON a
chartered train.
Bowen X. Church, Frank Raia and the
RYAN Quartet appear at the Manche ster
Martyrs Anniversary at Keith's Opera
House Sunday evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-11-22
MOVE AT LAST.
The Sultan Gives Imperative orders
to Quell Disorders.
ACTION OF MINISTER TERRELL
Guarantees Safe Conduct For
American. Missionaries.

CoNsTAYTINoPLE, Nov. 22.-The com.
plete text of the recent Instructions oil
the sultan TO the military commanders
and the provincial authorities has jus,
been published.
These instructions are intended to pre-
vent troubles and qucll disorders. Ac.
cording to the published text of the in
structions. the walls are hold responsible
for the outbreaks, and they are exhorted
to use tho utmost vigilance for the protec
ton OF foreign subjects and foreign con
sulates. 1t is further announced thai
they must telegraph n report Of the state
of affairs in their respective districts tc
the government at Constantlnople every
"a hours.
A. w. Terrell, the American minister
has induced the porte TO telegraph TO tn.
officials at Harpoot to grant the American
missionaries there a
Safe Conduct to the Black Sea.
The appointment OF Bahri Pasha n,
military commander of tho Aleppo dis
trict has ~unfnvorably impressed the diplo
matte circle here. IL Is feared that he viii
renew the tactics which he pursued al
Van. when lie was vail OF that place.
1t is claimed that Bahri Pasha was re
sponsible for the mnssacres at Van, and tn,
foreign ministers demand his removal. III
was deposed by the sultan, but "a short tim,
afterward WAS decorated by his majesty
for his good services"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-11-22

Speech of Daniel Darenot of tho Dead Sore
Club: "Gentlemen-I am very thankful for tho
honor you have conferred upon me this ovon-
ing TO be among the speakers TO address you.
/ shall, without mentioning names, reveal TO
you some startling facts regarding the inside
history OF the workings Of our city govern
ment. In tho first place. we have one Of the
best governed cities i ever lived in, and that
fact alone should command the attention Of
every member of this club, We don't want a
well governed city. We don't want abundant
water service. We don't want clean streets.
We don't want electric lights. We don't want
breathing spots for the people in the shape OF
parks. We don't want the finest FIRE depart
ment in the country. We don't want a police
force that is any better than the one we have.
1t Is all nonsense TO try 10 instill into the
minds of the public the idea that the people of
Providence are a progressive people. conscious
of the opportunities offered by virtue Of its
being so situated as to invite the commerce
and trace OF the world.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-11-22
Denied Before no was Accused.

William Newman, the Van Duron coun.
ty wife murderer, was hanged at Clinton
Ark, the other day. Strangely enough,
Mt his wife's funeral, while standing az
the open grave, Newman caused great
CONSERVATION among tho mourncrs by cry
ing out, Before God, l never murdered
my wife, This declaration led 10 his ar
rest. He was convicted on clrcumstantla
evidence, but IL was shown at the trial
that Newman wanted TO get rid Of Ii.
wife in order TO marry another womni.
with whom no was infatuated. After the
sentence was passed the condemned man
stood up and, tears streaming down his
checks, exclaimed: "God bo my judge. /
never saw my wife after leaving home on
Sunday until I saw her in the crock" He
was hanged protesting his innocence
Memphis Commercial Appeal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-11-22
EAST PROVIDENCE.

The Up-To-Date Club held their regu-
lar meeting last evening in the rooms OF
the Business Mems Association. Miss
Jessie Drew, president of the club, cal
led the meeting to order. On appllca-
ton for membership was received. Mr..
Lester Lewis was appointed a commit
tee to get a piano for the use OF the
club. Ii was voted TO have a collation. ct
the regular meetings.
The regular meeting OF Netop Council.
q. u. A. NJ, was held last evening.
There was q large attendance. VICE
Councillor Harry I. Perry presided. The
COMMITTEES appointed at the last meeting
to consider the matter of changing the
night OF meeting, reported. The council
voted TO change tho night OF meeting
from Thursday 10 Monday. providing that
Bucklin Relief Corps decide to make the
change from Monday TO Thursday. I'm
der the good Of the order, Rev. Frank l..
Brooks, pastor of the Methodist church
at Middletown, II. l., and "A Der OF
Burnside Council, made some very inter
esting remarks. The generous offer OF
the reverend gentleman TO deliver n lec-
ture was referred TO the committee on en-
tertainments, with instructions to confer
with the Daughters OF Liberty. A COLA
ton was served by the social committee.
Last evening Mrs. GeorgianG Jencks and
Mr.. Y. Jerrie Williamson we're married.
The ceremony was performed at the
Methodist Parsonage by Rev. John Cd
ham. The best man was Mr.. Thomas
Jencks, n son of Mrs. Jencks, and the
bridesmaid was Miss l.. Hepza Wilbur.
The happy couple will reside at the new
house, built by Mrs. Jencks on Seventh
street, where a reception will be held to-
morrow evening.
This morning in the police court Miles
Mccarthy was arraicned on the charge OF
-xagrancy, pleaded guilty and was sent to