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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-27

pany of indianapolis against the enforce
ment of the law fixing fares at three
cents. The contention was made that
the State statute was unconstitutional
because of its being special legislation,
applicable only to the city Of Indianapo-
lis. Elk president Harrison appeared for
the corporation, and in the course of his
argument maintained that while it might
ba, n local advantage still three cen,
fare would, in the end, tie dearly bought
if sought at cost of the relaxation or
mis-application of those fundamental
principles which are embodied in our
constitution.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-27

The Representatives of the American
Federation of Labor showed commenda.
bic moderation in their interview with
Speaker Reed concerning legislation In
regard to the eight hour law and Other
matters of great concern to organized
labor. Mr.. Reed g advice was we'll timed.
especially that part of it which urged
his hearers to direct public opinion sc
inertia of body of very estimable citi
gems" who are now wrestling with &
tariff bill of vital Importance to the
destinies of the business world.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-27
Two Lives Saved.

Mrs. Phoebe Thomas, of Junction
City, ILL.,, was told by her doctors she had
Consumption and that there was no hope
for her, but two bottles DIR. Kings New
Discovery completely cured her and she
says it saved her life. Mr.. Thos Eggers.
139 Florida ST., San Francisco, suffered
from a dreadful cold, approaching Con-
sumption, tried without result every
thing else then bought one bottle of DR.
was cured He is naturally thankful
. 1t is such results of which these are
samples that prove the wonderful eff
cacy of this medicine in Coughs. and
Colds. Free trial bottles at H. P. S.
Goold's drug store, 577 Congress street
under Congress Square Houel. Regular
size SOC. and s1.00.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-27

Applied science has for some time past
figured quite conspicuously in the vari
GUS courts of law, and it's latest invasion
seems to be in the form OF the eraphopoae.
In suit for damage against q railroad
company BIZ an owner of real estats who
claimed that his property was injured by
the noise of passing trains, IN effort YVES
made to bring TO the ears of the jurors
the din and jar hy the use of a machine
which registered the sound vibration.
Tile question was more or less perplexine
to the judge and whatever may be the
decision 1t is quite likely that sooner OF
later the triunphs of modern iDgenuit,
will find g place in TIE courts of the
land.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-27
Real Estate Tr,-nsrers.

The following transfers of real estate
m this county have been recorded IN
the Registry OF Deeds:
John l.. Swift of Brunswick to Anna
G. Dyer OF Cumberland county. in con.
sideration of SOS, a lot of land at Free.
port on the soutnerly side of the county
road leading from the Durham road tc
the Lisbon Falls road, containing ten
acres, formerly owned by Elizabeth
Brown.
Augustus S. Wentworth of Cumberland
to Charles II. Greeley of Readtield, in
consideration of 81 and other valuable
consideration, a lot of land at Deering OF
the Gray road and Main street, contain
ing three acres, formerly owned by
Stephen FELTON,.
Lydia Ann Waterhouse of Portland to
A. Clark Harvey of St. Johnsbury, VT.
in consideration of s32, lot of land NOAH
Trefethen's landing, Peaks island, for.
merly part of the homestead of W. S.
TTefethen.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-27
THE PRESS.
TUESDAY, APRIL %.
STATE OF MAINE.
ARBOR DAY.
A PROCLAMATION.
BY the Governor.

The statutes of Our state wisely declare that
the Governor shall annually set apart day in
the spring as Arbor day, for the planting OF
scrubs add much to the beauty of our cities
and villages and to the comfort and elegance Of
our homes. To the end that their planting
this day has been established I therefore APP
point Monday, the 10th day OF May next, to be
observed as Arbor Day. and recommend that
all the people of our state show a commendable
zeal in promoting the objects for which this day
is designed, by devoting the time to planting or.
namental trees and shrubs along their streets,
in public parks and other places and around
their homes.
Given at the Executive Chamber. in Augusta,
this thrty-frst day of March, in the year OF
our Lord one thousand eight hundred and
ninety-seVen, and OF the independence OF the
United States OF America the one hundred
and twenty-first.
LLEWELLYN POWERS.
BY the Governor,
BYRON BOYD. Secretary OF State.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-27

The Dominion minister Of finance
makes it very clear that the tariff bill
which the Liberal ministry will intro,
ducs will take oognizance Of all discrim-
nations against Canada in our tariff
bill and retaliate by giving England
preferential duties on goods that both
England and the United States find g
market for in Canada. The duties on
Unitsds States goods will be, it is said,
one third greater than upon competing
English
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-27
PORTLAND DAILY PRESS
- AND -
MAINE STATE PRESS.
subscript,on Rates.

Subscription Rates.
DAILY Din advance) Sc per year; So for six
months; $3.50 quarter; 90 cents a month.
The DAILY is delivered every morning by
carrier anywhere within the city limits and az
Woodfords without extra charge.
DAILY Not in advance, invariably at til
rate OF 81 a year.
MAINE STATE PRESS, (Weekly published
every Thursday, 81 per year; 81 for six months'
30 cents quarter; rs cents for trial subscrip-
ton of six weeks.
Persons wishing to leave town for long OF
short periods may have the addresses OF theh
papers changed as often as desired
Advertising Rates.
In DAILY PRESS s1.5o per square. for one
week; $500 for one mouth. Three inser-
lions or less, SI.oo Per square. Every othsr
day advertisements, one third less than these
ates.
Half square advertisements $1.oo for one
week or $3.50 for one month.
"a Square" is q space OF the width Of col
uinn and one inch long.
Special Notices, on first page, one-third ad-
ditional
Arnassements and Auction Sales. $500 per
square each week. Three insertions or less,
S1.5o per square.
Reading Notices in nonparel type and
elassed with other paid notices, 10 eeDts per
line each insertion.
Pure Reading Notices in reading matter type,
25 cents per line each insertion.
Wa,sts, To Let. For SAFE and similar adyer-
tisements, % cents per week II advance. for
10 words or less. no display. Displayed adver-
tisements under these headlines. and all adver-
isements not paid in advance. will be
harged at regular rates.
In MAINE STATE PREss-s1.O0 per square
or first insertion. and fifty cents per square fol-
each subsequent Insertion.
Address all communications relating to sub
scrIptions and advertisements TO PORTLAND
PUBLISHING Co.. 81 EXCHANGE STREET,
PORTLAND. ME.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-27
City Of Tacoma, Washington,
5 Per Gent
GOLD BONDS.
Due Junef, 1918. Issued for
HAHo<4x NAE - rL %


Assessed Valuation. 500. 452, 812
Total Debt $2,73O,0OO
Less Water and Light
Debt, 2,0S0000
Net Bonded Debt, e5o.ooo
Population 52,S67 State Census Of 1922.
The city Of Tacoma is located on Puget
Sound, and has one of the deepest harbors on
the Pacific coast 1t is the terminus of the
Northern Pacific railroad, and has boat con-
nections with the Canadian Pacific, Union
Pacific and Great Northern Roads, thereby
principal transcontinental lines. In import
ance as a commercial city it is among the first
fOur of the Pacific coast, the others being San
Francisco. Portland and Seattle. Tacoma be-
ing the terminus Of the Northern Pacific rail
road, and having such splendid harbor facil-
flour. 1t now leads all others in the shipments
OF these articles. 1t is also the point of ship
ment for large quantities OF coal. iron and
lumber, in which the State OF Washington is so
rich.
The banks of Tacoma represent combined
1890 was $4,000, and by the State Census of
1892 it had increased to 81, 1857
The earnings Of the Water Works since COM
ing into the possession of the Cifyi IN 1898 hare
been sufficient to pay al the operating expenses.
interest charges entire aCdter tod1l, and
This loan was issued under a direct vote of
the people, and before the execution of the
bonds the matter was submitted to the Supreme
Court of the State of Washington In a friendly
suit, the court deciding that the bonds were
valid, forever estopping any question which
ity. The Statue under which these bonds are
issued requires that a Sinking Fund shall be
established sufficient to retire them az matur
ity.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-27

rhe culture OF the sugar beet is attract
ing increased attention among American
farmers this spring. Secretary Wilson
has endeavored to awaken interest in
this matter, and that his efforts have been
in high degree successful is evidenced
by the large and growing number of
applications for seed that come from
various sections of the country to the De-
partment of Agriculture. 1t has been
demonstrated that beet root can bo sue
cessfully grown In nearly all the states OF
the Middle Vest as well as those of the
Pacific slope, and this fact coupled with
the recent formation of exclusive com.
panies to operate refineries in different
states, leads to tine belief that we are
laying the foundations of a much needed
industry, and one which after it hal
passed its experimental stage is likely tc
develop into largo and very important
proportions. Our safety as commercial
nation lies in the diversity of our manu-
features. and anything which tends tt
foster such results should be received
with great qualification.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-27

There is sudden cessation 10 the
flow of airship stories from the West.
The people out there are. most likely,
looking of the heavens through different
/ colored glasses since election is over, and
things have lost their lurid aspect. This
may account for it.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-27

\ Col. Hay. our new ambassador te
Great Britain, showed wisdom in his
first public utterancs after landing on
highlands soil. He said, 81 came to
work to the best of my ability for the
interest and welfare of my country and
at is my profound conclusion that this
can best be served by promoting cordial
feeling between both countries" He
obviously understands the purpose of his
rniasinn
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-27
REGULAR LINE
SPECIAL BARGAINS.

In spite of the unpleasant weather of the
past week our list has experienced a severe
shaking-up which proves that the knowing
ones appreciate the really extraordinary figures
quoted Below are few more, and they will
move quickly at t he prices:
HEATING, 1896 model fine condition, $40 90
COLUMBIA. 1896 model fine condition, 1890
VICTOR, 1896 model, excellent condition, sc. 90
WARWICK, 1886 model, like new. $500
WARWICK, 1896 model, fine condition, AZ. 90
WOLFF-AMERICAN brand new, $500
SMELL SPECIAL brand new, 1890
CASCO, brand new 1900
EAGLE. 1896 model, fine condition, $47.5O
EAGLE. 1896 model, 6 " 1890
HEATING. 1895 model, good condition, $500
MONARCH, 1895 model good condition, 80. OC
LYNDHURST. 1896 model, good condi-
NEW TS' MAIL, 1898 model. pneumatic 80
FLEETWING, ladies', 1894 model,
little but heavy but in good condition, 1900
IMPERIAL, ladies', 1894 model. good
CoLUMBIA, ladies'. springfork model,
wood rims and pneumatic tires, fairly
heavy but good value, $500
VICTOR. 1891 model, original price,
$l35. Our price, &c a pound
This bulletin will bear watching from day to
day as we are constantly adding new bargains.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-27

Senator Marion Butler, the Populist
Senator from North Carolina, denies the
report that there is a combination be-
tween Democrats and Populists to defeat
the tariff bill. He says it is sure to pass
the Senate by safe majority.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-27

TT S. ENGINEER OFFICE, 5s7 CONGRESS
~. street. Portland, Me-, March %, 1857 :
Sealed proposals for dredging Portland Harbor,
until p. M. April 20. 1897, and then publicly
opened. Information furnished on application
A. N. DAMRELL. Lieut.. Col, Engrs.
npr9-10-I2-l3-27-2S
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-27

Ladies, clean your kid gloves with
MiIler's gloverine, for sale only by Wat.
son, Miller Il Co., Boston store. head
gloves. All the most desirable shades
Gloves fitted to the hand aud warrantea
mchlo diff
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-27

The Greeks who have left this country
TO fight for the fatherland are likely to
fini tie war over when they land on the
other side.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-27
Police Commission.

UlHE regular quarterly meeting of the Police
Il Commission n;i 10 VI, VIII be held TUESDAY EVE
CITY Building, for examination of applicants
ap22dtd GEO, TREFETHEN. Chairman.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-27

Judge Showalter OF the United States
Court granted the injunction asked for
by the Citizens Street Railway Com
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-27
"ALTHENE SKIN SOAP T 7.,:,,,

from the "Children's Homeopathic Hos
pital," Philadelphia: I'VE hare used al
theme Skin Soap and find it Uery soothing,
and cheerfully recommend it for the nur-
sery, sick-room and totlet.''
For sale by all druggists and H. II. Hay s.
Son. Middle st.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-27
FINANCIAL.

Portland & 0gdenshuTg Railroad Stock,
Dividends guaranteed by M.C.R.R.
Portland Rochester Terminal 4's, 1907,
Interest guarantee by b. s. MI. r. r.
Town Of PitisfeId, Me, as 1878.
Consolidated Electric Light Co. SIS. 1906.
Prasque Isle, Me-, Water Company SIS, 1907.
Indianapolis. idana Water COMPANY 1926.
St Joseph Water Company Guaranteed SIS, 1903.
First National Bank Stock
Cumberland National Bank Stock.
CaSco National Bank Stock.
FOR SALE BY
H. M. PaysOn & Co.,
9ANKEE
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-27
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING.

Estimates for tho Year Made, Salaries
Discussed and Proposed Changes Iu
Rules Adopted.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-04-16

ELY Bros, Sc Warren St., N. Y. City.
Since 1861 have been great sufferer
from catarrh. | tried Ely's Cream Balm
and to all appearances am cured. Terrible
headaches from which had long suffered
are gone.-W. ]. Hitchcock, late Major
U. S. Vol. and A. A. Gen., Buffalo, N. Y.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-04-16

Mr. Burns with his young wife and
little son have been living at the Sher-
brooke. 1t has lately been noticeable
that he had become infatuated with
another woman and was treating his
wife in an unkind manner. The facts
brought out in the trial at Sherbrcoke
last MONDAY and Tuesday are as follows:
On Thursday night, April 3, Mrs. Burns
took a regular dose from bottle OF
medicine known as Golden Medical Dis
covery" and noticed a different effect
from any former dose and experienced a
burning sensation in the mouth and
stomach. She said nothing to her hus.
band, who was not in the room at the
time. but mentioned the matter to an
other lady boarder, Mrs. McVicar, and
together they examined the medicine
| Mr.. McVicar, on being informed by his
wife became suspicious and spoke to Mr..
Richardson. proprietor OF the Sherbrooke
House, regarding it. Mrs. BUNS saw
nothing strange in her husbands actions
throughout Sunday, but late that night
Mr.. Richardson saw Burns post letter
in the hotel box, which he took and
handed to Constable Moe, Monday
morning The letter was to Miss Sun
bury, with whom Burns had become in
fatuated, and revealed enough to war
rant Constable Moe in calling on Mrs.
Burns for the medicine. Later Mr.. Nc
Manamy, J. p, requested her to sign
complaint against her husband, which
she reluctantly did, and Burns was taken
into custody. When Burns was called
up for his statement he pleaded not
guilty" The counsel for the crown drew
the attention of the court TO the serious
nature of the charge and asked that the
prisoner be committed for trial. Mr..
Broderick, counsel for the accused, asked
for dismissal OF the case, but the Judge
decided that evidence enough had been
produced to disclose an intent to poison
and he then committed the accused to
stand his trial before the Court Of
Queens bench. Bail was refused and
Burns was conducted back to prison to
await his trial in October. The scene in
the court was most painful one during
the examination of Mrs. Burns, when
both she and her husband broke down
completely. Burns has stated many times
since his arrest that he did not intend to
kill his wife. but merely to make her sick
so she would be obliged to go home when
he could pay undivided attention to Miss
Sunbury, who is now said to be in
Boston.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-04-16

All the stock BEST and beckons you with
dollars how much how little spend he as
the fact receiving honest return for
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-04-16

HawIey-Russell. - pretty home
wedding took place at the residence Of
w. L. Russell, on Lafayette avenue,
Wednesday evening, when his daughter,
Agnes Gertrude, was married to Herbert
A Hawley About 40 relatives and
friends were present. About O'Clock
the wedding march was played by B..
Frank Harris and the bride and groom
were ushered into the parlor by Master
Clayton Bond and little Miss Isabelle
Follensby. Rev. Edward 7. Fairbanks
performed the ceremony in an impressive
manner. The bride was most becomlngly
attired in a costume OF white lansdown.
The room was simply but tastelully dec
GRATED with evergreen and white. After
the ceremony congratulations were
offered and refreshments served. MIR.
and Mrs. Hawley left on a night train
for a weeks wedding trip, after which
they will return to St. .Johnsbury and re-
side at the residence OF Charles F. Haw-
ley on Boynton avenue. Both bride and
groom are well and favorably known in
St. Johnsbury and have the best wishes
of large number oil friends. They were
the recipient of goodly number of use
full and beautiful presents.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-04-16
A Valuable Educational WOrk.-As


reference work, those who have examined
it here concede that Grams New Uni
versal" Atlas is one OF the highest merit.
many pronouncing it of more practical
value than other similar works in their
libraries which have cost them two or
three times the price Of the New Univer-
SAL" For limited time the citizens of
St. Johnsbury and vicinity will have an
opportunity to secure copies of this mag
nifcent work free of expense to them
selves. This no doubt seems to our
readers doubtful statement, but inves-
tigation when called on by the represen-
tative will fully substantiate this fact.
"The New Universal Atlas" published
by George F. Cram Of Chicago, and in
PRODUCED by E. c. Keech of Burlington,
assisted by c. w. Clark of Montpelier,
who have the management of the same
for Vermont) is commended unreservedly
to the attention of our readers. 1t is a
work OF the highest merit, introduced by
gentlemen of tact and intelligence, and is
very reasonable in price. The publica-
ton is the outgro with of years of study
and experience in geographical publica.
tons, and as work of reference for
school children and family we are con.
WINGED it is invaluable. The maps are
numerous and well printed and include
countries not found in many works o.
this character. We are pleased in adding
this atlas to our library.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-04-16
A Chain Party.-About 80 member:

A Chain Party.-About 80 members
of the primary class OF the North church
met in the chapel Wednesday afternoon
by invitation of their teachers, Miss
Stone and Mrs. Truax, each child bring
ing a chain made OF strips OF colored
paper upon which were printed the
golden texts for each Sunday, which they
have committed to memory. After the
chains were presented, light refreshments
were served and the little ones spent the
remaining hour in demonstrating their
idea OF a good time.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-04-16
On Trial for Attempted Murder


Henry Burns, formerly of West Burke
and an ex-conductor on the Boston &
Maine railroad, was arrested in Sher-
brooke last week Monday on the charge
OF attempting to murder his wife. Mr..
Burnsis son OF one OF the most respected
families in West Burke, where every one
was shocked to hear the terrible news.
lnfatuation for a woman in Boston is
the cause of the trouble. Burns has
always been employed on the Passump.
sic railroad, first as helper for his father
at the West Burke station, then brake.
man, baggage master and finally as con-
ductor, having the run from Newport to
Sherbrooke as his last work, from which
position he was discharged last fall
Since that time be has been employed as
a wagon driver in Sherbrooke. The
blow falls heavily upon the relatives OF
the young man, who have the sympathy
fall.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-04-16
DR.. r.. c. Flowers Family Bitters.

Rev. DR.. Oliver Swoop, Columbus, o.,
says: "Dr X. c. Flowers Family Bitters
is the greatest appetizer and food assim-
ilator in the world. was permanently
cured in two weeks by Family Bitters of
chronic Indigestion OF five years stand
ing" Price $1.O0 For sale by Flint
Bros. Druggists.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-04-16
A Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on fifty cent bot
tie of Greene's syrup Of tar if it fails to
cure your cough or cold; we also war
rant twenty-five cent bottle to prove
satisfactory or no pay.
A. {. RANDALL, c. c. BINGHAM,
FRANK G. LANDRY, FLINT Bros,
BoYNToN g. EASTMAN, Az. WALKER.
d. c. HARRINGTON, West Danville.
L. d. STILES st. Johnsbury Center.
]. b. ROGERS, Walden.
0. b. CUTTING, West Concord.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-04-16
Death of Leslie q. Potts.-Leslie c

Death of Leslie q. POtts.-Leslie G.
Potts, former resident OF this place.
died in Chicago last Sunday, of Bright's
disease. He had been unwel for several
years but it was only few months ago
that he gave up work. His indomitable
will kept him at his place of duty when
Others would have given up.
Leslie G. Potts was born in Barnet 45
years ago. His boyhood days were
spent in his native town. At the age OF
II years he came to st. Johnsbury and
for FIVE years worked in the Fairbanks
dry goods store. He was a popular
young man, faithful in the discharge OF
his duties and well liked by his employ
ers. At the end OF the FIVE years service
in the Fairbanks store he decided to try
his fortune in the west and many friends,
while they regretted his departure, wished
him abundant success in his new field.
Mr.. Potts first went to Indianapolis,
where for several years he was book.
keeper in large firm. He then went to
Chicago, where he secured a position as
bookkeeper in the firm of Clark & Gallup
This place he held until FIVE years ago
when he resigned it to accept the NOR,
lucrative position of general manager o
of the Chicago Wood Finishing com
pany, which he held at the time of hi.
death.
Mr.. Potts married about IS years age
Sally Wells Of indianapolis, who, with on,
child daughter, survive him. He i,
also survived by his mother, at present
stopping with Mrs. Fred Potts of thi
place, and four brothers, Fred of THU
place, Frank of Chicago, Alonzo OF Kan
sas, and DR.. ]. H., now studying il
London.