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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-30
IMPORTANT PATENT CASE.
Suit of e. T. Burrowes Co. VS.. Davis Oal
Shade 90.

In the United States circuit court
yesterday. Judge Webb was engaged in
hearing the equity case OF the e. T.
Burrowes company of Portland VS.. the
Davis Car Shade company of Portland {.
This case has been Ia court for some
months and yesterday the merits of the
case.were argued by L. S. Bacon, ESQ.,,
of Washington. and Causten Brown,
Esq. of Boston, for complainant, and
Solomon W. Bates. Esq, of Portland, fol
defendant. -
The contention is over certain improve.
ments in spring actuated shade holding
devices used on the E. T. Burrowes
oompany's car shades and practically the
same devices used ON car shades by the
Davis Car Shade company.
The e. 7. Burrowes company hold
letters patent from the United States on
these devices ard allege that the de.
PENDANT company is making and selling
the same devices, thereby infringing the
said letters patent.
Therefore the complainant asks that
the defendant company be restrained by
injunction from selling these devices,
and asks that defendant company be re-
quired to pay yer all profits which have
accrued from the alleged wrongful sale
of said devices.
The Davis Car Shade company admits
that the Burrowes company hold letters
patent, as claimed. but alleges that
Edward L. Burrowes was not the first
and original inventor of the car shade
devices in question and claims that the
alleged improvement in spring aotuated
shade holding devices was not an in
vention whom app location for said letters
patent was made by said Burrowes and
was NOT novel at the time.
The defendant further says that If the
said alleged improvement in these car
shade devices is patentable Invention,
then Edward E. Piper, (treasurer of the
Davis Car Shade company is the original
and first inventor of the same and not
Edward T. Burrowes.
The defendant also claims that the
improvement patented by Burrowes was
before the assumed invention or dis
oovery covered by at least eighteen
patents previously issued. =
The defendant also denies that it has
ever made or sold any curtain holding
devices covered by the Burrowes patent
| when the same is properly construed.
| The principal owner in the Davis Cal
Shade company is George K. Davis, for
nlerly associated with e. Z. Burrowes In
business and Edward e. Piper was for.
merly in the employ of the E. T. Bur.
| rowes company.
The printed evidence and documents in
the case make bulky book OF about 40(
pages, which also contains many draw
ings of the car shade devices in question.
| Judge Webb will probably not render
an immediate decision in the case, but
will hear the arguments on both sides,
which may extend over portion OF to.
| day.
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ROBERT BURNS.
Prof. Chapman Speaks of the Pleasa MT
Poet of Scotland.

The second entertainment of the Deer
ing course occnred last evening at Wood
fords Congregational church. 1t was in
all respects q most excellent and enjoy
able affair. Prof. f. l.. Rankin, an old
favorite with Deering peopls, occupied
the first half hour with an organ recital
which gave great enjoyment and elioited
warm applause.
Rev. e. P. Wilson, before introducing
the lecturer of the eve ming, Prof. II. L..
Chapman, of Bowdoin college. announced
that the next emit rtainment OF the course
would be in two weeks. November IL.
when General J. L. Chamberlain will
speak on Gettysburg"
Professor Chapman calls Burns the
monarch peasant" the merits of whose
verse can be best appreciated by consider
ing how the sweet flute note of his poesy,
trembling with love, pathos and fellow
ship, has not been silenoed by the swell
ing harmony of an age second to nc
other in English song. This is the more
remarkable when we consider what
Burns was and the circumstances under
which he wrote. Carlyle has called him
the largest soul of the British Isles at
his time. That age was one of fippancy,
sefishness and artifciality. Men oraved
Living voice." and 1t spoke through
the lips Of Burns. He Eocane an abso-
luteiy new force in the poetic world. His
lines are not like many modern ones,
''set to IN usio," they are music. He had
broad mind, n depth of feeling, tender
ness of sensioility, passionate and head
| long impulses. These, acted through an
intellect perhaps the strongest of his
| time. His theme was not the conven-
tionalities of society, but the great
fundamental relations Of life and
character. Burns was peasant, and de-
scendent from race Of peasants. But
his family were proud spirited, indie
pendent, religious, and desirous for
knowledge. The folklore Of his own
home and the neighborhood stimulated
his poetic IMAGINATION. The "Cotter'a
Saturday Night describes in general
terms the Burns household.
| Burns had the ineffable gift of genius.
although it was in an earthern vessel. az
if to show the more plainly that 1t was
of God. He had also passions and appe'
titles too strong for his will. The lecturer
\ recounted the hardships of the poets
life, his outhursts of song as he followed
the plough, his little volume of verse,
the recognition Of his genius, his self
contained manhood when lionizad in the
literary circles of Edinburg. His modesty
during his sudden p rospeFity, which had
taken him from debt, despair and the
plough, and made him the associate Of
princes and jewelled duchesses, evoked
the speakers warmest praise. ga mans
man for a'that'' was read as expressive
of the poets feeling in this matter.
The news of Burns's death, at 81, wal
| like knell of bereavement through al
Scotland. He WAS the universal Laureate
of human love. But as we turn from hi
lyrics to his life our feelings change from
admiration to pity. His life is rather 6
warning than an inspiration, and fur
nishes sad confirmation Of the text O.
Scripture: Better is he that ruleth his
| own city, than he that taketh a city"
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Sons of st. George.

The first regular meeting for the fall Of
Longfellow lodge, No. 4l6 Sons of st.
George, will be held at their new rooms
at 51A Exchange street, Friday eve
ming, October 80. The rooms which have
been specially fitted up for this lodge are
admirably calculated for the purpose for
which they are intended. The suits COM
prises lodge, ante, cloak and lcunging
room. A new regalia has been provide
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"NIrs. winslow's Soothing syrup

Has been used over Fifty Years by millions of
mothers for their children while Teething
with perfect success. 1t soothes the child,
softens the gums, allays Pain, cures Wind
Collie, regulates the bowels, and is the best
remedy for Diarrhoea whether arising from
teething or other causes. For sale by Drug
gists in every part of the world. Be sure and
ask for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup. % cts.
a bottle
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Game Warden Davis of Machias, comes
to the Maine General hospital where he
will have an operation performed on
one of his eyes. Mr.. Davis was pressn ted
few weeks ago with a muzzle loading
hot gun. One day he tried it and whom
the hammer shut downAupon the cap, a
piece of the latter few and struck him
in the eye. He held up his hand and the
eyeball dropped out Of the socket into
it,
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Catholic Literary Society.

A meeting of the Catholic Literary and
Debating society was held last evening
at their new quarters, 225 12 Middle
street. The following programme was
presented:
Remarks, Pres. J. K. Butler
Essay, p. K Horton
Recitation, jaime Doulgnss
Reading, K. g. Baker
Recitation, L. A. Flahert3
Extemporapeous remarks were made
by several mem bers at the close of the
programme.
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Portland, Mt. Desert & Machias Steamboat
Company.

Company.
The steamer Frank Jones will contin-
ne On the present schedule of two round
trips a week between Rockland and
Maohiasport for the balance of the sea-
son. Leave Rocklsnd for Maohiasport
and Intern ediate landings on Wednes-
days and Saturdays at 6 a. M. Return
ing, leave Machiasport and intermediate
landings on Wednesdays and Saturdays
at a. IN. Returning, leave Machiasport
for Rockland aud intermediate landings
on Mondays and Thursdays at a. m
The last eastward trip Of the season
will be from Rockland TO Maohiasport
on Saturday. December Goth, and the
last westward trip for the season, weather
permitting, will be from Maohiasport to
Rockland on Monday, December 2Sth.
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Right After 1t.

Closely following the great sale of UNI
brellas advertised in last nights papers
by Rines Bros. Co., they are out in this
mornings PRESS with another sale but
this time sale Of mems white shirts.
Read their star adv. and see the prices.
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THE MUNICIPAL COURT.
REFoRE Judge ROBINSON.

BEFORE JUDGE ROBINSON.
Thursday-Marian 6. Clancy. Com
mon drunkard; ninety days in the city
house of correction.
Wm. II. Duntou. Intoxication; So and
costs.
John MeC arthy. Intox ication IS and
aosts
Thomas E.MaIone. Search and seizure;
ssoharged
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Food is served in one of the London
restaurants Oh electricity heated plates,
so that their guests can eat leisurIy and
still haze the viands continue warm
until the close of the meal.
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New Wants, To Let, For Sale Lost, Found
and Similar advertisements will be found under
heir appropriate headson Page g.
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FHF PRESp.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY.

Owen Moore & Co.
J. K. Libby.
Eastman Bros. & Bancroft.
Rines Bros. CO..
Z liner Shoe Store.
Notice is hereby given.
Chase. Leavitt & Co.
VIM. f. Little-Insurance.
Messengers Notice-2.
Hooper, Son & Leighton.
H. j. Bailey s. Co.
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!" 'S>~~ N~Nsy =
Everybody knows
the merits of the "W. B." Corsets
modelled on the correctest lines Of
the human figure.
They will reduce apparent waist
size without discomfort. Made of best
Corset Jean. The steels and bones
stripped with highest test Satteen.
The steel and bone ends are encased
in a protective pocket SO that they
cannot punch through. Silk en-
broidery tops. White and drab.
Each pair has firm zone of satteen
around the waist which gives extra
strength (See above cut.)
Price for Saturday only SOC
On "Bargain-apolis" main floor, near eleva,
tor.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

monarch, who had come from great dis
tance, ana Jumbo's lord had been brag-
ging about the great wit of his clown.
Come, my good fellow, and tell US the
news! How goes it with your We're
ready for laugh! Come, be quick"
Poor Jumbo was at a loss! Not word
could be speak, but stood as if dumbI
The King grew angry. waved his scepter
and then ragged and stormed with all the
fury of wild beast, but of no avail
Jumbo was speech less.
"I'll settle you, them cried the King.
away with him, gusrdsl Confine in the
dungeonl Behead him at the hour of
midnightP'
So poor Jumbo, decked in his gay
clowns dress with its many little tinkling
bells, was marched from the Kings
presence midst the clashing and clanking
of the swords of the stern guards.
When the great clock commenced to
strike the hour of midnight the doors of
his cell were opened and he was taken out
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20
F. D. SHERMAN.

@4HRISTMAS is almost here, my dear
ASSE ones, and your editor wishes every
G11 one of you all the joy and peace
and love that this most precious of happy
days can possibly bring to you.
When selecting your gifts to send to
the afflicted darlings in the hospitals or
to the homes of the poor, what credit is
due to you if you choose only books and
clothes for which you care nothing, or
toys of which you are tiredP
l think hear the answer!
"Why. they'll enjoy them, and our neg
lected playthings will be just like new to
them !''
All very true, my dears, but don't you
think you'd feel tiny bit happier if there
were little of "giving up concerned
a little self-denial.
Suppose, after your package is all ready,
you slip into it something for which you
really care, some dear treasure of your
own, while you think of the little chill
dren whose lives are so full of sadness and
suffering, and then I'm sure yours will
indeed be a merry, merry Christmas.
Retha Waldan states in her letter this
week that she would like to know the
little lighthouse boy.
Write to him, Retha, and al sure he
will answer and tell you all about hi;
lonely home.
The mem bers of c. r. c. are all wonder.
ing what has become of Max SelIg, and
hope he is not i'll.
Some of US also think it very strange
that Arthur Sugden and Marie Chisholm
do not send a greeting to the club. vii
they explain NJ. W. R.
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Il lsittle
CRrgtm.g Stev.
By ETHEL ferguson, u years old.

BY ETHEL FERGUSON, 12 years old.
Three pink stockings were hanging from
the mantelpiece waiting for the coming
of Santa Claus, while the three golden
heads which belonged to the owners OF
those stockings were filled with wonderful
dreams of that same dear old Santa.
Suddenly the jingle, jingle OF merry
sleighbells pealed out through the air.
Gradually the sweet sounds came nearer
and nearer until they were right over
head. Then there was great clatter and
fuss, shuttle i'll the chimney and there
was the jolly old elf standing in the
middle of the room.
He cautiously tiptoed to each tiny cot
to see if the shiny, mischievous eyes were
all tightly sealed, then with soft little
chuckle he went to work to fill the stock
ings. His task done he scrambled up the
chimney. jumped into his sleigh and
hurried on his way, bound to fill the
stockings OF every good boy and girl in
the whole land while the stars were still
shining.
Just at dawn little white figure fitted
across the room TO the other cots and
whispered softly, "Oh wake up, Harry,
Santa Claus has been here and left US
everything we wanted, and lots more be-
sidesl"
Harry jumped out OF bed in iiffy and
he and Bessie were soon seated on the
floor, with their laps full of treasures.
Little Dotty was awakened by the COM
motion and joined them. her face covered
with smiles as she saw the beautiful doll
which peeped from her own stocking.
After a little while nurse came IN to
dress them, and soon they were bounding
down the STAIRS shouting, MERRY Christ
mas. papal Merry Christmas, mammal
Did Santa Claus put anything in your
stockings? Let's see."
After they had gone into raptures over
his gifts to their parents they sat down to
their breakfast, but could not eat much,
because they were so excited.
The morning passed very quickly, and
in the afternoon Uncle Jack came with his
little daughters.
Oh, what fine time they had playing
with their new games and toys.
They were all very much surprised when
they heard the tinkle tinkle of the din
ner bell, and left their beautiful play.
things very unwillingly, but soon became
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merry again at the sight of the lovely
table laden with goodies and glittering
with many colored lights.
After dinner they popped corn, roasted
apples, danced and sung, and then wound
up with game of blindman's buff, in
which the older folks all joined.
Uncle Jack found it quite difficult to
persuade his little girls that it was time to
go home when the clock struck nine, but
finally good-nights were all said, the
cousins gone, and Bessie, Harry and Dot
tie safe in bed, Dottie cuddling in her
arms her precious doll, saying, Santa
Claus was.a dood man to bwing me dis
lovely dollie!n
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JDmBO.
By CHARLES E. ANDERSON.

Once upon time in far country there
lived a King, who was very rich as well as
great and powerful, but alas his temper
was as great as his riches and finally
proved greater than even his mighty
power.
This King had many followers and SER
wants, among the latter being his clown
or funny man. whose name was Jumbo.
The King delighted in Jumbo, for he was
very witty, and no matter how dull his
Majesty might feel Jumbo could always
bring a smile to the royal face.
Now, Jumbo owed all his success to his
fairy friend and adviser Rosebud" T"
Every morning at sunrise he would seek
her bower, and kneeling at her feet would
take counsel from her dewy lips as to how
he might anu the King during the long
hours of the day and night.
One morning ere the sun had risen
Rosebud received a message from the
queen OF the fairies 10 appear before her
at once. She was filled with alarm and
hastened to obey, all thoughts of Jumbo
fleeing from her mind.
Poor fellow when at the usual hour he
sought the sweet-scented bower there was
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20
"There are trumpets. and balls, and dolls that

"There are trumpets, and balls, and dolls that
talk,
And drums, and whistles that blow,
And guns, and whips, and horses that walk,
And books; and wagons that go.
There are musical tops, and boats that sail,
And puzzles, ana knives, and games;
There are Noah's arks, and also whale,
And boxes, and ribbons, and reins.
"There's candy and oranges. skates and sleds,
And mugs for good little girls,
And cradles, and clothes for dollies' beds,
And dolls with hair in curls.
There are fans for girls and tools for boys
And handkerehiefs, rattles, and ties,
And horns, and belis and such-like toys,
And tea-sets and candy pies.
"0h what a sight is this wonderful tree,
With its gifts that sparkle and hidei
Other trees may be good but there's none
for me
Like the beautiful merry Christmas-tree
With its branches spreading wide
The merry, beautiful, sparkling tree
That blossoms at Christine as tide.'
st. Nicholas.
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y Yoo' re Goos.

BY JAMES COURTNEY CHALL1s.
Santa Claus'll come tonight,
If you're good,
And do what you know is right,
As you should;
Down the chimney he will creep.
Bringing you woolly sheep,
And doll that goes to sleep
lfyou're good.
Santa Claus will drive his sleigh
Through the wood,
But he'll come around this way
fyou're good,
With wind-up bird that sings,
And puzzle made of rings
Jumping jacks and funny things
Ii you're good.
He will bring you cars that "go."
If you're good,
And rocking g-horsey-oh!
If he would
And dolly, if you please
That says Mammal when you squeeze
It-he'n bring you one of these,
Hyou're good.
Santa grieves when you are bad,
AS he should;
But it makes him very glad
When you're good.
He is wise, and he's dear;
Just do right and never fear;
He'll remember you each year,
If you're good,
st. Nicholas.
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Karl lay on the floor by the freight brigh
Thinking about the trees.
al love them all, " he said to himself,
AS he named them over with ease;
"The chestnut, ash, and oak so high,
The pine with its needle leaves,
The spruce, and cedar, and hemlock green,
And the maple with its keys.
'The dainty willow with pussies gray,
The birch with bark so white,
The apple-tree with is blossoms sweet,
And the fruit so red and bright.
But the one love the best of all
Blooms and bears fruit together;
1t is sure to be filed at this time of the year,
Whatever may De the weather.
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Letters Acknowledged.

We thank the boys and girls whosks
names follow for pleasant letters received
from them: Charles Mcmahon, Stella L.,
Eagene Elphick. Marie Chesworth &C. r.
c., Ellen III. c. Tubb, Eva Navone &C. r.
C.), Florence o. Kent, Ethel Ferguson &C.
R. C.), Emma Rose, Carrie Trahan, Jessie
e. Morrill,, Celia Moore. Mile Schmidt,
Ketha Waldan &C. R. O., Grace Dean
Hoffman, Carrie Shearer and Ethel WildS.
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Answers Received.

Answers to puzzles have been received
from the following members of the Z. R.
q for Decem Der 6: Jessie Harkin, Alice
Bell and TheoGore Joos.
For Decem Der 10: Eva Navone, William
Sea Jr., Eva NJ. Bolger, Retha Waldan
and Gretta Cluff.
Answers have also been received from
Ethel Wilds for Decem Der 13.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

into the courtyard. Is he stood surrounded
by the Kings soldiers, be heard the soft
whir of dainty wings, and a gentle voice
whispered in his ear, II have coat, I'll
drop it at your feet. When the soldiers
turn their heads, pick il up and put it on
as quickly as you cam
Jumbo obeyed the voice, and imme-
diately became invisible.
Ahl His dear little Rosebud had come
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SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Dec. 16. 1see

Dear Editor: am little girl years old.
go to the Agassz Primary School. My teachers
name is Miss Fredricks She is very kind and
love her dearly.
The only pet l have is canary bird. His
name is Dick. Every morning when eat my
breakfast he calls until l feed him. He is 8
years old. :,
My papa has taken THE CALL for twenty-five
years. ] like to make gobolinks Those in the
children's page are very nice.
Hoping to see my letter in next Sundays
CALL, remain yours truly,
ALMA NJ. T. ScHAFER
161 San Carlos avenue.
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SEBAsToPoL, Cal, Dec. Ia, 1Se

Dear Editor AS wrote letter to you once
before and did not see 1t in print I thought
would write another.
1 liked the story very much about ''Why
Rabbits Have Long Ears"
l have five brothers and one sister.
If this escapes the waste basket l shall be
very glad. must close now. Yours truly,
ANNIE ELPHIcK.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20
Fl Letter to Santa.

Mamma says if I'm good
And mind her every day,
And if l bring her in her wood
And don't go out to play
She'll write to you a letter
And tell you what to bring,
Butt thought that had better
Do just that very thing.
I'd like hobby horse,
A whistle and a drum;
Nuts and candy, too, of course,
And also bring some gum.
I'd like to have train of cars
That really run by steam,
For they, think by far,
'Bove others are supreme.
Don't forget a wagon,
And say, I'd like wheel,
When all but that are gone,
To you I'll grateful feel.
Now I'll close, old Santa,
Oh, you're the dearest thing!
nope you won't forget
Single one to bring.
JOHN JoNsEN JR
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PErALuMA. Dec. z. 1896.

PETALUMA, Dec. z, 1886.
Dear Editor: Will you put this letter in the
children's realm. 1 am years old and I am
in the fourth grade. 1 am a Mckinley girl
My grandfather takes THE CALL. 1 have one.
sister her name is Ethel. With best wishes, 1
am your friend, ADELE CARR.
P. S. Mr.. Editor, you must send this to
Santa Claus: Dear Santa Claus: 1 enjoyed
presents very much, and received them all.
The iron was very nice. After you sent me
tn at, did not have to take mammals, I thank
you for all the things wish you would bring
me tricycle. or an organ, should rather have
the organ, SO 1 can play tor grandma. 1 will
have to send this to the editor of The CALL,
because do not know where to find you. Good
by, old Santa Claus. ADELE CARR.
Age years.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

"Its blossoms are blue and yellow and red,
All shining with silvery hue.
There are stems of golden and silver thread,
And candles that glisten like dew.
With such wonderful fruit there's none can
compare;
From lowest to topmost bough
Every sort of toy is swinging in air
Jumping frogs and cats that meow
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

1. Behead part of the body and have q
tree.
II. Behead a term of contempt and have a
grain food. CLARA ORCHARD, c. R. C.
III. Hidden names of girls.
(dl Where she went is a mystery.
(b) He Will be the last to arrive.
ALyA FISCHER, C. r. C.
". Add five to frozen water and have
tault
v. Anagram.
Aunt Classa-
Who does not know me,
With my fun,
Ny frolie and my toys?
Is surely the unlucKiest
OF little girls and boys
Selected.
vi. Transpositions.
(d) A fern into breadmaker.
(b) A post into piece OF meat
(c) A skillful workman into brook.
ID What a carpenter uses into slow
animal.
VII. Word square.
A heavenly body
Gentle
An ancient prophet.
To propose. ALICE BELL, c. X Z. (
VIII A popular rhy me.
To fetch the hmpid water from the tount,
See up the steep ascent they slowly mount
And, mournful to relate, headlong he falls'
And she shares his fate.
ALMA SEA. C. R. c.
TX. Pi. A timely greeting.