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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-27
THE STORM.
Didn't Inconvenience Trains AS Much As
Expected.

There was snow storm prevailing
yesterday morning, beginning late on
Tuesday evening, and the way the snow
came down was sight A part of tho
time it blew stiffly. In fact, Portland was
just on the edge of tremendous gale and
storm from the south. The storm con-
tinued vigorously until about II O'Clock
yesterday morning when the skiesscleared.
There was II inches of snow fell and
coming so quickly on the heels of the
other storm 1t caused the city and electric
road teams 10 hustle to get the tracks
clear of snow and ice and the snow out Of
the driveways in the principal streets. A
good job was given to many unemployed
men in clearing the sidewalks
The Westbrook, Deering and Cape Eliz-
abeth eIectrios had quite a hard time, but
as the storm cleared they began to get
into shape again. The hills were hard
task for the cars to climb as there are no
danges to the wheels, and frequently
several cars would unite their power to
push each other up the inclines.
The steam roads were not very late.
The Eastern division of the Boston &
Maine. was about.on. time and SO were the
Maine Central trains. Perhaps they were
Is minutes late The Boston g. Maine,
western division, was about an hour
late, the train due at 1920 p. M, not
getting in until 1.15 p. m.
The Montreal express over the Grand
Trunk which was due at 8. so a. M, did
not get in until 10 o'clock. The con-
ductor reported that along the line the
storm was not SO severe as it was near
the city although it was bad enough. Two
engines were necessary to pull the pas
senger coaches and even then the train
hauled very hard.
:, On the Mountain division of the Maine
Central the weight of the storm was this
side of Bartlett. The trains, however,
were about on time.
TIE Rochester. that runs inland, had
rather tough time. The morning train
from Rochester was two. hours, and that
from Gorham an hour late, as was the
Worcester. Later better time was made.
Freights were not run rs it was enough
to push the passenger trains along.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-27

Funeral on Friday forenoon at IL o'clock.
from the residence of L. A. Goudy. No. 1T
Western Promenade. Private
In Brunswick. Jan. 10, Samuel Curtis, aged
"a years.
In Mexico, Jan. 20, Mrs. Dolly A. Proctor.
aged 80 years.
In Andover, Jan. 16, Aaron Cutting, jagged
80 years.
In Snrry, Jan. 20. Luther T. Smith, Esq. aged
In East Sullivan. Jan. %. Henry L. Wooter.
aged rs years.
In Richmond Jan. IS, Mrs. Louisa j. Rand
lett, aged SO years.
In WechviIe, JAN is. Lucia E. Harlow, aged
81 years.-folmerly of Auburn.
In North Ellsworth. Jan. 49, Susan Jellison.
aged 90 years.
In Watervile. Jan. 10, MISS Gerue L, Butter,
aged 20 years.
In Augusta, Jan. II, Mrs. isaiah sherman,
aged so years.
In Augusta Jan. tS, Mrs. SOPHIA Il. halef,
aged 81 years.
In Hallowell, Jan. IS, I'll. AIonzo Tobey. aged
90 years.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-27
A SERIOUS ASSAULT.
Four Drunken Men Attack Solomon and
Nathan Druker.

Yesterday morning Frank Waite and
Joseph L. Melaugh were arraigned in the
Municipal court before Judge Robinson
on charge of assault
The affair happened during MONDAY
night. Nathan Druker runs the billiard
hal, known as the Palace, corner OF Fearl
and Congress streets. Employed In the
place.is Solomon Druker, distant rela-
tive Of the proprietor. and the eighteen
years old sonfof Rabbi Lazarus Druker
who resides at Hancock street. Solo
mon Druker is a quiet inoffensive young
man. He wears glasses. Solomon, tell
ing hia story yesterday morning, said:
Nathan Druker and myself had locked
up the place at midnight and were start
ing on our way home. When we had
reached the foot of the long flight OF
stairs. we were sot upon by a gang of
Tour intoxicated men. One of them rushed
up to Nathan Druker and kicked him
twice In the back. Then the four men
turned their attention to me. They fol-
lowed me into Lincoln park, knocked me
down, rolled me over and over in the
snow, and struck me in the cheek knock
ing my glasses off and scratching nv
nose. But the worst injury of all was an
internal one and I have suffered consider
ably in the region of the heart. I finally
managed to run away from the gang and
by hiding myself in the wood yard on
Federal street the gang lost track of me.
They saw me again, however, within a
few minutes when I appeared and was
walking down India street towards. home.
They chased me I'D making threats and
one of them shouting, we'll kill that
chap I went into the restaurant at the
corner of Fore and India streets. There
the gang attempted to break in the door
and pull me out but they failed in this
and turned away. Then was enabled to
90 home where have since been confined
to my bed" I.
Solomon's condition was such that on
Tuesday DR.. Way was called in to
attend him. The patient was found to
be pretty well used up as result of the
injuries.
1t was intended to have the case heard
in the Municipal court yesterday MORN
ing, but that plan had to be abandoned
on account of the young man not being
well enough to appear. Nathan Druker
went to the police station Tuesday and
lodged complaint. As result early
Tuesday morning the police arrested
Frank Waite and Joseph L. Melaugh. on
charges of having assaulted the two
Druker men. The friends of the latter
say that the names of the other two men
who were in the gang are Peterson and
Nickerson.
Melaugh is about twenty-one years Of
age and is a plasterer, while Waite is
about nineteen years old and Is shoe
maker. They assign no reason for their
brutality of Mon day night.
Melaugh and Waite pleaded guilty to
the charge of assault upon Solomon
Druker, but declared their innocence of
the charge of having caused any trouble
to Nathan Druker. The cases were con-
tinued to this morning and in default of
bail in the sum of $500 for each respond
emit, both vera committed to jail. They
have retained no counsel.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-27
TENTH ANNIVERSARY.

The tenth anniversary of Assembly No.
IA, Royal Society of Good Fellows, will
be observed tonight at Congress hall.
Grand Ruler Peter S. Nickerson will pre-
side, and addresses will be given by Hon
J. n. McGregor grand premier, James
W. Sawyer, grand secretary, A. J. Bates
supreme commander on law of the order,
and A. E. Howell, of Boston. A stats
teal review of the benefits of the order
will given by prelate, Rev. S. r. Pear.
son. A public installation of the officers
elect will be held, and q fine musical
programme will be given by Mile.
Nelletti, and Messrs. Hatch and Skiliings.
Tickets can be secured from me mbers OF
the order or at the hall free of charge.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-27

ty OF the aforesaid trio. It is also pro-
claimed that only ten tickets for each per-
Torrance will be sold to one person at the
sale of seats which opens Wednesday, Feb
ruary at The Jefferson box office. No
member of the club, not evensso import
ant an official as the janitor, shall be
allowed to reserve seats for himself and
friends. All must take their chance In
the line. The performances will be at
The Jefferson, Friday and Saturday
February 4th and 5th.
ULLIE AKERSTROM.
Yesterday the company at Portland thea
tire did Ia good business. At the matinee = A
Strange Marriage was the play, and IN
the evening 'Under the City Lights.
otsonly is Miss Akerstrom very pleas
ing actress but her terpsichorean Abilities
place her far in the front of the majority
of. leaders of well known repertoire COM
panies. Her posing in the serpentlne and
fire dances. with the marvellous blending
of colors under the electric light, is
enough to well repay one for a visit to the
theatre. A very large number OF our
best known theatre goers have been seen
in the orchestra chairs every night since
the season opened. IA Crushed Trage-
dian" will be given at the matinee To-Day
and "a Beautiful Slave" tonight.
! CONCERT AT CONGRESS SQUARE.
At the Congress Square church last
night a concert was given under the
auspices of the ladies' union, at which
the delightful programme published
Yesterday, was we'll rendered.
The choruses by the Treble Clef club
were given with o snap, dash, finish and
with an effective blending of voices, over
30 in number, which came as grateful
surprise to the auditors, in view Of the
limited time which had been allowed
for preparation. Miss Collins has pleas
ing, delightfully."- modulated voice and
captured every body by her finished eloou-
ton and graceful gestures. Mr.. Taylor
has fine baritone voice which rang out
brilliantly he struck high
G, and sustained it we'll. Mrs. Horgan' s.
fine contralto with a mezzo soprano
blending, was sweet las . usual.
Lullaby by the quartette was a taking
number while the duet and the organ
solos by Mr.. Rankin should be specially
noted. The different numbers were
most enthusiastically received and dis
terminating audience were most lavish
in their demand for encores which were
most generously and happily given.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-27

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
TEN effectualIy, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, it's
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO. GAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW Y0RK RE
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-27
WoMEN's COUNCIL.

Miss Sophie Edes of the South End In
dustrisl School, Roxbury, will address the
members of the Women's Council and
their friends, Saturday afternoon on
the subject of Industrial Training. The
speaker is thoroughly acquainted with
this form of philanthropic work. having
had tenEyears experience in it. and being
entirely convinced of its beneficial effect
among the young people. All those inter-
ested to hear..RMiss Edes speak will be
welcome at Fraternity house on Saturday
afternoon.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-27
s. P. G. A.

A meeting Of the directors Of the S. p.
G. A. was called for yesterday, but adj
journed for lack of quorum. Since
Agent Perry went down to Bangs island
to investigate last week, he has heard
nothing more regarding the condition Of
the flock of sheep owned by William T.
Littlefleld. 1t is presumed that everything
is all right, but Mr.. Perry yesterday after
noon wrote Mr.. Littlefeld to find out if
such was the case.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-27
A BAD PLACE FOR FILIBUsTERs.

Capt. W. M. Howes, the Portland man
who rescued 70 Cubans from the sinking
steamer Hawkins, several years ago, as
related in theHPRESS of Monday last.
thinks the spot where the Hawkins sank
issEfatal to tf1libustering expeditions.
Capt. Howes said to a PRESS reporter
that the steamer Tillie, whose loss while
on an expedition to Cuba has just been
reported, sank almost on the very spot
where the Hawkins went down. If fill
busterers are superstitious it would seem
to be good idea for them to take some
other route.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-27

In Auburn, Jan. %, Charles G. johnson and
Miss Nellie Frances Cobb.
In Biddeford. Jan. 81, Thomas Fildes and
Miss Helena Cope
In Paris. Jan. 10. Sam'l E. Keenc of Norway
and Miss Bertha A. Rowe.
In North Norway, Jan. 10, Charles kingman
and Miss Winnifred Dunn.
In West Boylst0n. Russell H. Dearborn OF
Rumford Falls and Miss Lila @. Jackson.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-27
DEATHS.

In this city, Jan. 26, Mary G., wife of W. w.
Ellis, aged AZ years months.
INotcesof funeral Hereafter
At Peaks Island, Jan, 90, Mrs. Apphia F.
Trefethen. wife eff Henry Trefethep.
[Services on Friday afternoon at o'clock at
the house. Burial private. Portsmouth papers
please copy.
In West Falmouth. Jan. rs. Mary c.. daughter
of the late Rufus and Jane Beal, formerly of
Portland.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-27
PASSENGER TRAINS DELAYED.

Pennington, january ga Phillips
& Rangeley passenger train leaving
Rangely at II 80 O'Clock today with an
ice cutter attached, was partially wrecked
at Sanders Mills. The cutter caught on
switch and was derailed with pas
senger car. The passengers were not
injured. Considerable delay to traffic was
caused by the accident
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-27
SALE OF UNLAUNDERED SHIRTS.

Rines Bros. company advertise sale Of
mems unlaundered white shirts begin
ming tomorrow morning at O'Clock.
See the star ad in this paper that tells al
about the shirts
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-27
GARLAND STORE BURNED

Bangor. January 26.-This morning at
1 80 O'Clock the store of D. E. Knight at
Garland, was destroyed by fire with most
of the contents. The loss Is between $1,000
and $4,000, with partial insurance.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-27

Ira McDougall, his wife Annie, and
two children, Maggie NJ. and Annie, aged
and Ia years, respectively, living at
81 Reed street, Roxbury, were overcome
by gas Wednesday smorning. The children
are In critical condition.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-27
THE MUNICIPAL COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE ROBIN SON.

Wednesday-Hugh A. MCGOWAN. In
toxication; fined So and COSTS
James Pickett. Intoxication; thirty
days in the county Jail.
Will an L. Ewing. Intoxication; fined
$5, and costs.
Frederick Sauerkraut. Iutoxication !;
fined SO and costs. Suspended during
good behavior.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-27
MARRIAGES.

In Montague, Jan. 10, George B. Beach ana
MISS Blanche Messer, both of Brewer.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-27
IN CUBA'S BEHALF,
Portland People Are Waking Up In
the PhilaHthropic Work.
THOSE WHO HAVE SENT MONEY no
MEMBERS Of THE COMMITTEE.

Subscription Papers Are Out and
Every Dollar Subscribed Means the
Saving of a Cuban from Death by star
walton.
needs of the suffering thousands OF
Cuba and there is no doubt but that a
large contribution of clothing, food and
necessary supplies will shortly be sent
from this city directly to the United
States government agents at Havana.
for this cause will be spent right here IN
Portland and the goods needed by the
suffering people ofCuba will be purchased
at cost and forwarded to Havana - by. the
steamship companiesIwhich havel agreed
to take all OF the supplies furnished
through to Havana without cost of tran
sportation.
The subscription papers which Will
shortly be placed in the hands of proml-
nent representatives of every trade and
profession will be generally circulated
in a day or two and the philanthropio
persons in Portland will have an oppor-
tunity of aiding in this good work. AL
ready large amount of money has been
contributed and this has come to the
various mem bers of the committee with
out solicitation on their part. The money
as rapidly as it is collected, is forwarded
to the treasurer and the committee take
pleasure in acknowledging the following
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-27

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Dollar Corset at 75c|
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-27
BLACK AND TAN MINsTRELs.

One of the features of the Portland
Wheel club minstrel show will be billed
ns the "Three Polka Dots. Something
of mystery hangs about this announce
nent as the management absolutely
refuse for the present to divulge any
further information regarding the1identi-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-27

SAW FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. NEW YORK. R.E
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-27
SIDE TRACKED.

"Side-Tracked' the railroad comedy
which will be presented at the Portland
theatre on Monday, January 81, is like
wine the older it gets the better people
like it. This is it's fourth season of gen
nine success and the best financially it
has ever had, and there is no question
but it deserves it's success as it is kept up
to-date in every respect
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-04-28
HOLLANDS PLAN.
He Proposes to Take His Boat Into
Havana Harbor and Throw a Dy-
Mantle Bomb Into MOrrO Castle.

Washington, April a7.-(special 1.-The
strategy board listened to John p. Hol-
land, OF submarine boat fame, yesterday,
and discussed with him plan for demor-
alizlng the Spaniards at Havana which
is unique among naval propositions.
Mr.. Hollands proposition was to go to
Key West, join Admiral Simpsons
squadron, and with his own crew enter
the harbor of Havana by night and
throw dynamite bomb into MORO
Castle, Mr.. Holland will undertake this
If the government will guarantee to
purchase the vessel at the conclusion of
the performance.
The only objection apparently adduced
in opposition to Mr.. Hollands PROPOSE
ton is that it is not the intention of the
President to hurt any Spanisrds If he
can help it, or to wage vigorous hostili-
ties against the Spaniards for some time
at least, and in the meantime to give
them an opportunity to with draw from
Cuba after bloodless conflict.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-04-28
MRS. BROWN COMES BACK,

Barryville, April 26.
Editor Democrat The state
ment put in the paper some time ago
as correction was true, and / defy the
one statement made against me by my
husband, Albert Brown better known as
Henry Brown, of Marlboro. He induced
me and told me he had SO many good
positions offered hiW, one in particular
in Chicago at 5000 a year. concluded
that was what he ought to take and not
farming. My father did offer him as
stated before. Besides, my husband pro-
fesses to be teacher. He applied for
four schools and got left on every O, @,
even in his own district. He did a very
wise trick when he left. My mother did
not object to me going with him after
we were married but she did when he
came first. He did not think hard of her
then but insisted on coming till he found
a chance to take sneak out and leave
his own flesh and blood have good
proof that the child was we'll taken care
of while with me, but after my husband
deserted me 1 thought my part was done
by me and my people. II he had been a
man he would have stood his ground and
showed himself one, but as he has left
me as he did am very glad and would
rather see dogs now than to see his face
again. MRS. HENRY A. BROWN.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-04-28
U. s. ARMY OFFICER
HAS LANDED IN CUBA.
Landing OF Troops-A Dam
gerous Journey.

gerous Journey.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, April 27.. Lieu
tenant Andrew S. Rowan, u. S. A., has
landed on the coast Of Cuba, near San
tiago from an open boat, accompanied
by Cuban guides. He is on his way to
General Garcia's camp as representative
of the war department to arrange for
landing of United States troops in east.
ern Cuba, Garcia to cover landing.
Lieutenant Rowan was detailed from
the bureau of information for this dan.
gerous service-dangerous because in
civilian dress he is liable to be treated
as a spy. He speaks Spanish and knows
Cuba, having written book on the sub.
tect. Moreover, he is an expert map
maker.
Lieutenant Rowan left Washington
under instant orders ON April o. He
was directed to wait here prepared to go
to Porto Rico or Cuba. AS he went to
Eastern Cuba it is inferred that . blow
will be struck there before one is struck
at Porto Rico.
With him he took an official Spanish
section map of eastern Cuba, with
lamentations made by the war depart.
ment photographers. The exaction is
that General Calixto will cover land.
ing of United States troops as he has
arranged. A courier, with Lieutenant
Rowan's first dispatches to the war de.
partment, will probably leave General
Garcia's camp next Monday.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-04-28
ESCAPED FROM JAIL.
United States Prisoner Gets Out By
Working a Clever Little
Dodge.

william McKinnon, q United States
prisoner, escaped from the Stark county
Jail Monday night. On Monday he was
taken before U. S. Commissioner r. H.
Folger for q hearing on charge Of
triGing with his postoffice privileges. He
bad been in tie Cuyahoga county Jail for
some time and was brought to Massillon
by Deputy Marshal Kelley of Cleveland.
The case was continued and his bond re-
duoed from $4,000 to $1,000. Marshal
Keeley was enroute to Cleveland and left
his prisoner in charge of Sheriff Zaiser
at the Jail over night. The prisoner had
not been locked in cell, and under a
pretense of stepping into a closet at the
Jail he got to the outside door and es cap
ed The matter was suppressed at the
sherif's headquarters.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-04-28
PROBATE COURT.

Estate of Edgar H. Sesley, Massillon
will admitted to probate and citation to
widow to elect ordered.
Estate of Jacob Paul, Massilllon
amenued petition for sale of real estate
filed.
Est ,te of John Slower, Canton; fourth
partial account filed.
Estate of Conrad j. Geiger, Canton
on their own motion the Peoples Savings
Bank made defendants with leave to file
answer and CROSS petition to petition fol
sale of real estate
Estate of Frederick Wehe; Pike town
ship; public sale Of land ordered.
Estate of Jacob Foltz, Osnaburg town
ship; private sale of land oruered.
Estate of Clara l.. Bush, Canton; sec
ond partial account filed.
Estate of Elizabeth Beoher, Canton; will
filed for probate.
Estate of Josephine Schneider, Gan
ton; will admitted to probate, p. j
Magaire appointed executor.
Estate of Jacob Foltz, Osnaburg town
ship; sale of land confirmed, deed ordered
Guardianship of Arthur and Friedi
Sailer, Massillon; Louise Sailer appointed
guardian.