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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-22
Scarlet Fever Settled in The Back.
AN OPERATION WAS UNsUCCEss.
FULhY PERFORMED,
THE Patient WAS Finally Restored, Afte r
Eighteen Years.
FUI4f5Y PERFORM ED,
From The Eus,t1g Nees, Newark, N. J.

From the EuenE1lg NeWs, Ne0ark, ~ J.
About eighteen years ago, when Mrs.
Annie Dale, of 50 Bruce Street, was a
bright, merry school girl, she was taken
Ill with scarlet fever. She recovered, but
Ene was q very different girl from a
physical standpoint. She was cured CT
the scarlet fever, hut it left her with
an ELECTION of the back. AS she grew
older the pain seemed to increase. Her
sufferings were intensified by her house
hold duties. but she neyer complained
and with one hand pressed lightly to her
back she did her work about her cozy
home.
81 was fourteen years old when I was
attacked with scarlet fever, and have
now suffered with my back for eighteen
years.
Might and day suffered. 1t really
seemed as If I must sucoumb to the pain
and then to make matters worse. nv
head ached SO badly that I could scarcely
see, at times. Finally l went to st.
Miohael's Hospital st the corner of High
Street and Central Avenue, and there the
surgeons performed a difficult operation
on my back but it did no good; it was
like everything else. | was told at the
hospital to return for another operation.
but the first had left me SO weak | could
not go back. Then again I had become
discouraged and my three children need
pain became harder to stand and my
back was almost broken, it seemed. I
thought would never know what Ii
weuld he like to be we'll again when
was told, to. try Dir. Williams, Pink Pills
With many doubts, q faint heart and an
aching hack ] went to get the pills, and
little dreaming that they would prove
the elixir of 4 new life to me I began TO
take them. Only a short time elapsed
before / began to improve. Gould it be
possible that Dir. Williams Pink Pills
were doing what everything else had
failed to accomplish? l asked myself the
question many times and before long I
was enabled by my improved condition
TO answer the query with an emphatic
Yes. Now the pain of almost twenty
years is cured by these Pink Pills in q
few months. | have no pain Of any kind
now, but / have got some of DR.. Will
liams' Pink Pills for Pale People and
While do not think it will ever be nee
essary to use them again, I shall certain
" never be without them in the house. y
DIR. Williams Pink Pills contain, in
condensed form, all the elements neces-
sary to give new life and richness to the
blood and restore shattered nerves. They
are also specjfic for troubles peculiar to
females, such as suppTsssions, irregulari-
ties and ali forms of weakness. They
build up the blood and restore the glow
of health to pale and sailow cheeks. IN
men they effect radical cure in all cases
arising from mental worry, overwork OF
excuses of whatever nature. Pink Pills
are sold in boxes (never in loose bu1k)
at SO cents q bex or six boxes for So So.
and may be had Of all druggists, or
direct by mail from Dr.. Williams Medi-
cine Com any, Schenectady, N. Y.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-22
OWEN. MOORE & co.
TO CONTRACTORS.

DLANS and specifications of new buildings
for the Eastern Maine Insane Hospital loi
at Bangor, Maine, are now ready for estimates
John ne calvin al stevens. is5 Middle street
Portland, Maine, and at the Office of the Com
mlssioners in Mcclure building at Bangor
Name. Full particulars regarding method oil
estimating may be obtained from the Architect
Bids for construction will be received until IL
A. NJ, Wednesday, March 20, 1896.
A. LITTLE.
S. M. BIRD.
S. NJ. CAMPBELL.
Commissioners Eastern Maine
Insane Hospital.
feb22 d3w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-22
Messengers Notice.


Office of the Sheriff of Cumberland County,
State of Maine, Cumberland. IS, February
21ss, A. ID. 1896.
THIS is to give notice that on the goth day OF
Il February. A. D. 1896. warrantin insol.
vency was issued out OF the Court of Insolvency
for said County of Cumberland, against the
estate of
CHARLES W. GILBERT, OF Portland,
adjudged to be an Insolvent Debtor,
on petition of said Debtor, which petition was
filed on the goth day of February, A. D. 1896,
to which date interest on claims is to be
computed.
That the payment of any debts to or by said
Debtor and the transfer and de-
livery 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 or more assignees of his estate, will
be held at Court OF Insolvency to be holden
at Probate Court Room, in said Portland, in
said County of Cumberland. on the cd day of
March, A. Id. 1896, at 10 O'Clock in the
forenoon.
Given under my hand the date first above
written.
G. L. BUCHANAN,
Deputy Sheriff, as Messenger of the Court Of
insolvency for said County of Cumberland.
feb22&29
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-22
GILL" NYE IN PORTLAND.
Some Recollection of How ssBin" Nye and
Blizzard Reached Portland Arm in
Arm.

To q certain degree "Bill' Nye is a
semi-local character. He has been here
several times, and twice came into local
prominence. The last time he was here
he was moved to give his views regard
ing the prohibitory law and it's enforce
ment, and his article was widely copied.
He made the Office of sheriff of this
Q unity worth $50, 600 year He gave a
raoy description of certain alleged saloons
and INDUCED In some reflections on the
then sheriff and his deputies that lead to
threat that in the event of his return
he would ba called upon to retract or be-
come defendant in suit of libel. |.
On another occasion he came here with
James Whitoomb REILLY, and the two were
given q reception by the members of the
Portland Press club.
He was here previously one stormy
night when ticket holders generally fell
like keeping indoors, and it was wiree
from here that "Bill Nye and blizzarJ
reache here tonight at O'Clock arm il
arm. Bill Nye lectured here and tbs
blizzard left at late hour to keep an en-
gagement farther east. sNye was rather
Disguised with Portland on that occasion
His audience was small. and not very
enthusiastic. and he stopped as it seemed
to SOM, if not all. rather abruptly. Al
matter OF fact the lecture was very
bright production, and he made more O.
hit than he thought was the case, ant
was better appreciated than he supposed
He was low spirited. and not in the
mood for talking 20 small audience
but when after the lecture he was intro
duced to the people, and held a reception
he warmed up and his talk was delight
fully funny.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-22

ri 0TICE Is HEREBY GIVEN that the sub
IN seriDef has been duly appointed
and taken upon himself the trust Of admins
traitor of the estate of
SARAH A. EATON, late of Portland,
in the County of Cumberland. deceased
and has given bonds as the law directs All
persons having demands upon the estate of
said deceased, are required to exhibit the
came, and al persons indebted to said estate
are called upon to make payment to
HANNO w. GAGE, Admir-.
Porsland, Feb. Y. 1896. feb13d1aw3wTh
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-22
IN BOSTON FOR 20 YEARS.

much attention and more than ordinary
interest was attached to it,
1t was carried out on gallows over
half century old and upon which there
had bsen FIVE previous executions.
Gilbert's sister will take charge of the
body, but what disposition will be made
of it is unknown
The crime for which Gilbert was con-
victed WAS without doubt, one of the
most brutal ever committed in the State
of Massachusetts,. 1t was for horribly
outraging and then numbering; little
elght-year old A lice Sterling, a bright,
and loving child. the sunshine Of her
parents home
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-22
Against the Pulp Co.

South Paris, February 21.-In the OK
ford Supreme court, suit, Sawyer against
Rumford Falls Paper company for the
loss of hand, the defence began this
morning. The defendant asserted that
the plaintiff did NOS exercise ordinary
care.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-22

We sell a very superior
quality plain India Silk,
in forty shades at 3oc a
yard. Special, exclusive
patterns in imported
printed silks for picture
frames, lamp shades, ETC.,
at IS.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-22

Maine Pensions.
Washington, February 21.-The follow.
ing pension have been granted to Maine
people:
ADDITIONAL.
Thomas Barry, Bangor.
RESTORATION AND REISSUE.
: William H. Wakefield, deceased, Good
wins Mills.
INCREASE.
VIM. NJ Herbert. Bristol.
REISSUE.
Margaret Gust, Oldtown.
Daniel I. Wells. Greenyille.
Alexander A. Richardson, East Vassai-
boro. head
ORIGINAL, WIDOWS. ETC.
Sarah @. Rowe, Brownfield.
PheIena ". Bryant, Leeds.
Lizzio Baron, Auburn.
Lucy A. Wakefield, Goodwin's Mills
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-22
HOW GILBERT DIED.
Alice Sterling's Brutal Murderer is
Avenged.
THE CONDEMNED MAN SHOWED
GREAT FORTITUDE.
Kept Up His Nerve to the End Was Peni-
tent and Ready to Die-First Hanging
Ii, nIaasaoI,uno44. g.. =. &, ....-

Kept Up His Nerve to the End Was Peni
tent and Ready to Die-First Hangins
in Massachusetts for Score of Years.
Boston, February 81. Gilbert retired
at 1926 last night and quickly fell
asleep.
This morning the officer who stood
guard over him during the night said hi
did not stir. and when he awoke at G. 2s
he was in cheerful mood.
.. He donned the. new suit of clothes pro
vided for him by Sheriff O'Brien, and
after completing his toilet. was given 8
shave. He ate heartily OF his breakfast
OF dropped eggs on toast and cup Of
strong tea, and made few pleas ant com
ments about the morning to the Officer
present. During the early hours, after
dressing himself, Gilbert showed remark
able nerve He read the morning papers
as usual and appeared much interested
in the articles published in reference te
himself
At 8.50 he was visited by Rev. B. c.
Clarke, the missionary, and some min.
AtOS AeseOi LID SAotol, OCAAiO, WIZ Alt4S UooI
his constant visitor since his incarcera
ton, arrived and remained with the con.
DENIED man for some time.
At $50 the spectators holding invita-
tions began to arrive and by 10. 10 the set
tees which were stationed
ON THE SOUTH SIDE
of the rotunda were we'll filed To this
right of the scaffold seats were arranged
for the medical fraternity. The 10 lega
witnesses to the execution were seated
in the centre of the rotunda, and direct
ly in front Of the scaffold
At $50 Gilbert was taken from the cell
to the sheriff IS parlors, where he was
greeted by hisa sister, Rev. B. G. Clarke,
Rev. G. A. Warfleld of Brockton, and a
few Jail officials. The service lasted
nearly an hour, during which there was
prayer and reading of passages from
the Bible by Rev. Mr.. Warfield
The prisoner and his sister sat together
during the service and the latter was
much affected.
At os0 Sheriff O'Brien called on Gill
bert and told him he was ready.
Both brother and sister were clasped in
each OTHERS arms in an instant, but
the condemned man
KEPT HIS NERVE
throughout. The devoted and loving
sister then took her farewell kiss and
with sorrow in her heart left the room
and the prisoner to the mercy of his
God. At 10. 40 Sheriff O'Brien mounted
the platform of the scaffold and an
nounced that he desired any spectators
who did not wish to remain to leave at
once. No one responded and the sheriff
further asked the newspaper men not to
sketch any of the officers who were per-
forming their unpleasant duty ON the
soaffold
The stolid deneanor that has charac-
terized Gilbert since his arrest he has
maintained until the end
1t was plainly evident to those present
when the doomed man entered the rotun-
da in which the scaffold was erected, he
would keep his promise and
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-22

It will be celebrated in Portland many ways One or two
Of the events of the day youmay ee the others you will
want to read All will be fully reported in the
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-22
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

The Wedther TODAY
is IikelU to BE-
fair.
PORTLAND. Feb. 20. 1896,
1<HE continued pop
Il ularity of Flor
entine Silks and
their general use for all
sorts of purposes, is to be
more extensive than ever
this year, and inasmuch
as they are prettier than
ever and cheaper there's
reason enough for their
universal favor.
We have recently
opened dozens of new de-
signs : and colorings,
printed on fine quality of
cloth, at soc a yard, and
a better one, more colors,
at CSC. We also show
model cushions, screens,
draperies, ETC., all made
up.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-22
Natures
Cure

Improper digestion causes over
o2% of all suffering and diseases
Of the Blood, Liver, Stomach, Kid
neys, Lungs, Nerves, Brain or Skin.
Puritana renews and strengthens
the
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-22
no CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.

Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
AL druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. zee.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-22

Not to have seen the
new stock of Hamburgs
and Swiss Embroideries
here, is not to know
what's latest and best in
the white trimmings line.
Many special designs in
matched sets of edgings,
founcings and insertions.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-22
Power
Producer

of the human system, the Stomach.
It makes the healtl- right, because
it makes the Stomach right.
1t brings New Blood, New Nerve
Force, New Strength, New Life.
If you are sufferer, get OF your druggist this
for the complete treatment, consisting Of one bottle
of Puritana, one bottle of Puritana Pills, and one
bottle of Puritana Tablets, all Enclosed in one
will bless the day when you heard of Puritana.
The Paritana Compound Co., Concord, N. II.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-22

1lth 6 18th Select European Parties.
June 18th, For Land of the Midnight Sum-
July 22d, Central and Southern Europe
Terms reasonable. accommodations excellent.
Itineraries of Mrs. VI. A. Crosley, 81 Rodney
ST.. BROOKLYN. N Y. Feb2O-22
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-22

L
fore weaving; then a charming
Inquire Is created in the looming.
Just a trife indistinct in the out
line, but all the more winsome for
the uncertainty.
~ REsDEN EFFECTS
@ some call them, because
OF the hint they give of hand paint
ed designs on Dresden table ware
$1.25, $1.5o, $500, $3.50.
AMH ASH HABUTAI CLAW
wv Less Silks, made In
Japan, 80 styles, checks
and stripes, every one as clean as the
finest French Silks, % cts
| 0LAcK SATIN DUCHESS.
o Soft, glossy, mirror-like
surface. Have Suede or
Chamois feel in the hand. The
s'semaphore Signal" price SO cts.
Others at 75c., $i0O, 1.25 and
l.5Os One of the $1.25 ones is 27
inches wide.
cATIN FIGURE GROSS
~ GRAIN-BROCADEs. This
| class of silk is much sought
after for costumes for waists, for
separate skirts to be worn with
colored silk waists.
o. CTS. MEDIUM and large
- Satin figures on gross-grain
ground.
sl.O0 Sprawley wandering figures.
$l.25 Satin curves, flashing scimi-
tars, curious designs.
$3.50 Wandering Satin ribbon
stripes, making beautiful carved fig
ures, Knots, Dashing daring figures.
REAU-DE-soIE. A rich Satin
fabric.
Marquise. A species of
Satin grain, with fine bayadere
cord, Sl.25. LEO. LIZ.
Satin Luxor. Less glazing than
Duchess, wonderfully effective. Has
no wrong side, the most servicable
we know of
Satin Rhadame, Faille Fran
caise. Plain Gross-grain, 75c.,
$1.0O, 1.25, 1.5o.
80 LACK BROCADE INDIA
10 SILKS. Having a Taffeta
| finish.
These have medium and smallish
figures, quiet and tasteful 50 cts.
Plain Taffetas, soc. SO IL 75c. soc. s1.oo,
s. IL IL. 1.25. Rustlers. 20 to 81 inches
vide.
For Dresses, Skirts, Rufhes, &c,
&c.
HMAVE YOU A NEED in Dress
Findings9 Follow the dress
makers. They know. They'll
bring you here.
&C RLY BIRD" WASH
as GOODS. Safety and
satisfaction come of get
ting the first pick.
Lappet Lace-A lattice work cot
ton fabric, looks like printed warp.
Every one new this season. % cts.
New Organizes 25 cts.
New Scotch Ginghams 10 cts.
New Barnaby Ginghams
IL l.2 cts.
New Satin Striped ChaIlies
So cts.
New Wool Chaliies 33 cts.
New Crepe Cloths, Evening
Shades, IL Lee.
New Striped Linens 81 Lee
New spot linens 90 CTS
j n LIBBY.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-22
DIE LIKE A MAN.

AS he crossed the threshold he bowed
recognition to one Of the jail officers
stationed at the door and with unfalter-
ing step he approached the flight of stairs
leading to the platform and the tran.
Unassisted he climbed them and imme-
diately walked to the trap on which was
placed a chair. He sat down as unoon-
eerned as though he was TO be presented
to gathering. The straps were adj
justed by the deputy sheriffs, and Sheriff
O'Brien began the reading of the death
warrant He read slowly and every word
was uttered
IN A TREMBLING VOICE.
During the reading Tailor Bradley was
adjusting the rope about Gilher5's neck
and the black cap over his head. The
doomed man apparently never moved a
muscle although slight palor lit his
face
The rope about his neck evidently
bothered him, but he calmly looked on
to show those present that he was not
nervous. The cap and rope being ad-
justed he was requested to stand up
which he did
Sheriff O'Brien spoke the fatal words.
ending "Hanged by the neck until YOU
are dead, and may God have mercy on
your soul" AID then pressed his foot on
the spring and the unfortunate man
swung in mid air
The trap was sprung at 10. 40 in the
presence of about $50 persons. The muir
derer was pronounced dead by DIR. Sar-
gent, Medical Examiner Harris of Suffolk
county, and the prison physician OF
Middlesex county DR.. Utley. so minutes
after the drop fell, although there was
no heart beat after the 22d minute.
The neck was broken and death was
painless. The execution was very sue
cessful one from beginning to end.
AS the first hanging
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-22
NEW ADVERTISEMENT
j. R. LIBBY.

Take your largest brush
and write this on the sky.
This is going to be
"a Silk Season.
GO SAID A BRIGHT PRO.
- PHET of Fashion the other
day.
And every Fashion weather-vane
within our sight shows the wind to
be i'll that quarter. ga Silk Season. ,
HE LATEST SILK FAD
n and it is catching---seems to be
Printed Warp Silk.
The warp threads are printed be-
fore weaving; then charming
hgure Is created in the looming.
just a trife indistinct in the out
line, but all the more winsome for
the uncertainty.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-22

The KimbaG excursionist will hold
their annual reunion and banquet at the
West End hotel this evening. The ex-
cursionists will remain over Sunday in
the city and he taken about the city to
the principal places Of interest.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-07

All OF our business men and many
OF our citizens know Geo. II. Williams.
author OF the special mattcr in this ies,,e'
In speaking Of Mr.. Williams paper, tho
lda Srovc Pioneer, an Iowa exchange
says: III there is n moro ably conduct.
ed country weekly in Iowa We don't
know where It is. Last week II appeared
IN enlarged form on fine caleudarcd pn.
per. with two page story on Arizona,
where its erratic publisher, Geo. T. vii.
liams is taking an outing. Eccentric he
certainly is, but back OF Il is moro real
ability than is often found in one mans
head whether his hair be long or short"
TO Gibson & Fcnlnson, real estate
agents, we arc indebted for the bulk OF
tho hne halftonc engravings which bean.
lily this issue. A portion Of them have
appeared in their paper, The Mirror, but
others are published in the Enterprise
Tor the first time. Theee pictures show
up the resources Of the country in a most
convincing manner.
Tho State Bank OF Rocky Ford has
our thanks for neat rubber stamp for
marking checks for deposit. Now Ii our
delinquent subscribers will send us in 10
or 80 checks on which we can use tbe
stamp they will confer happiness on the
enterprise Office, and on the bank.
What date is given on the address slip ON
5our copy OF tho Enterpriscp
1t is reported that the railroads now
charge regular passenger rates for tho
transportation Of bicycles.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-07
10 Tr0tting Bred Stallion,
HOWE W.

is a beautiful bay, six years old,
good size and q fine actor; has n
two-year record of 2:55, and when
a three-year-old, with four weeks
handling, trotted quarters in 80
seconds.
Call for folder giving full pedi-
gree.
After April Goth he will bc
found at the following places: At
Manzanola on Mondays and Tues
days; at the Chris Burton Ranch,
81 miles southeast of Rocky Ford,
on Wednesdays and Thursdays; ut
Rocky Ford on Fridays and Sat
urdays at Neely's Livery Stable.
TERMS-s30, $50, and $40.
Stock and grain taken in payment.
L. @. WHITSEL, Mgr.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-07
The School Election.

Tho election for school director last
Monday passed OF very quietly. Il. A.
Davley was unanimously elected his
own successor-a good choice.
It is usual at tho close Of tho election
to call meeting Of the Taxpayers to levy
tho special tax required to maintain tho
schools for the coming year. In the ab-
scnce Of my figures showing what the
assessed value Of the district would be
no action was taken.
Tho school census for 1896 shows that
tho district contains 375 children Of chool
age. This number makes the district
ono OF the second class and, being such,
the directors are empowered to make the
levy which was not made because Of the
absence OF the assessed valuation.
Tho district holds one share in tho
Home Garden Place artesinn well.
Some discussion was Ind relative to tho
transfer Of this share to tho town Of
Rocky Ford, but no action looking in
TINT direction was taken.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-07
,portant Meeting Of Alfalfa Growers.

Important MectAhS VI Ahahn oAVNoAS'
A meeting Of the alfalfa growers Of the
Arkansas valley will be held at La Junta
on Tuesday, May 12. The object OF the
meeting is to discuss the best methods OF
raising alfalfa hay, and to organize for
the purpose of protecting the interests OF
the producers, improving the quality OF
the hny and securing larger market.
The new freight rates, 80 per ton to Obi
cago. "a to Kansas City and % to Gal
weston, have made high grade alfalfa hay
one of the most profitable crops that can
be raised here, and the best methods OF
raising it will be thoroughly discussed.
Leading agriculturists from different
parts OF the state, men who have had vast
experience in this line, will be present
and give the meeting the benefit OF their
experience. All farmers who can should
attend this meeting and get the benefit
Of the information to be obtained there.
The Santa Fe has made o rate Of one
and one-third fare for the round trip
from all points between Pueblo and
Dodge City for the occasion. Tickets on
sale May II and II, good returning until
May 10.
Senator Swink and Col j. A. Look.
hart have both promised to be present
and address tho meeting. Either OF
these gentlemen knows US much about
alfalfa as Edison does about electricity
and their views on the subject will be
valuable to all present. It is hoped that
Prof. Headden OF the State Agricultural
College may take part in the program.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-07
Billy Was Not . Puritau.

Tho Lamar Sparks hos IN obituary Of
abum who died in that place recently
an old timer. Tho Sparks says:
"As worry young man Billy com.
mcnced to drink whiskcy, and he kcpt Il
mp through life with devotion that
know no tagging. Hc lived for liquor,
and so II came to pass that he died alone
md in misery"
After tho above statement We are
very ready to bcliovo tho following:
"Religion as expressed by volublc
prayers in crowded churches and by the
distribution Of tracts md gratritous nd.
vice had no 1odgment in Billy's breast |"