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The Portland daily press., 1899-03-14
OBITUARY.
JOHN H. SMALL.

John Henry Small, of Brooklyn, ~
Y, . native of Limington, Maine died
in Brooklyn on March s, aged about o'
years. Mr.. Small started in life as
clerk for his uncle. the late Cyrus Mig
a trader of westbrook Before attaining
his majority he went to Baltimore tp tne
establishment of the King Bros nea'y
importers of that city. While stil young
man he established a brokerage business S
in baltimore and was almost pioneer
in the business which has since grown
SO large Calling Edward, mis- next
younger brother, he first taught him the
business and then giving 1t to EDWARD
he went to Cincinnati and there started
anew. when we'll established there he
called Ivory, the brother next younger
than Edward, and having taught him
the business he gave it to him and went
to New York to make his third start as
a broker. To New York he called his
younger bro.hers, Isaac and Cyrus, and
taught them the business He also opened
the way for his brother, Captain Joseph
Small, to learn the business when the
captain returned from the war of the re-
bellion, in addition to which he indirect
ly caused his cousins, Henry and Lauris-
ton Small, to engage in the same business
in Cincinnati and Chicago respectively.
These eight Smalls had offices in New
York, Chicago, Baltimore, Cincinnati,
St. Louis and New Orleans, of which
chain of brokerage John Henry Small
was the originator.
In New York the business was carried
on under the several names of Small x
Tslyors, Smalls s. Bacon and Small
Brothers.
MRS. S. FANNIE RANDALL.
Mrs. S. Fannie Randall after a long
illness and painful suffering passed away
last evening at her home on Lincoln
street. Her death, though long expected
by her family, aud even hoped for as re-
lief from her suffering, was no less a
shock when 1t came. Mrs. Randall was
lady of the most genial and sunny
temperament and always delighted to
make those about her happy. She viii be
mournsd by large circle of friends ana
her family will have the sympathy OF all
who know them. Mrs Randall had ex-
csllent business ability and after the de-
cease of her husband, Mr.. George A. Z.
Randall, several years ago, carried on his
business successfully until her death.
She leaves one son, Harry, three sisters
and one brother.
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SUPERIOR COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE BoNNEY.

BEFORE JUDGE BoNNEY.
Monday--Hnrry c. whitthouse vs. The
Maine Central Railroad.
The plaintiff is carpenter aud brings
this suit TO recover damages for injury
to his tool chest on the 6fth of last Sep
tember. On that day the plaintiff went
from Portland to Steep Falls. aud had
his tool chest checked as baggage; and he
claims that while in the baggage car 1t
was damaged to the extent Of s35 or $40,
and that some of the tools were broken.
He says that the chest was valuable
one, lined with rosewood and black wal
nut; that when it went into the baggage
car it was in good condition, but that
when taken out at Steep Falls the lock
was broken, the hinges partially torn of.
three of the inside partitions broken,
some of the tools spilled out, and the out
side more or less scared up. The defen-
dants claim that 1t was an old chest. in
securely fastened, and that whatever dam
age is sustained was due to It's poor and
weak condition. They also claim that
the plaintiff sued them through spite be-
cause he had to pay 10 cents excess bag
gage. Decision reserved.
l. ". Parker for plaintiff.
Simonds, Snow s. Cook for defendants.
Mary j. O'Connell VS. Robert Thorn
hill.
In the fall of 90 the husband of the
plaintiff was running grocery store on
Preble street In d building owned by the
defendant. In April. 1897. the defen
dant brought suit against the husband
to recover for q balance Of rent due,
and attached certain goods i'll ,ha store,
including a barrel of molasses, clock
and certain fixtures, all of the value Of
about $50. and those goods were sold on
execution. The wife now sues the de
fendant to recover the value of those
goods, claiming that her husband had
given her bill of sale Of the goods
some months previous, as security for
sums OF money loaned him. This bill of
sale, she says, has since been lost through
the blowing open of the safe. No record
of 1T was produced. The plaintiff. how
ever, produced mortgage upon the en-
tiro stock of goods and fixtures given to
her by her husband, dated June 10. 90.
The defendant claims that the goods in
question are not covered by that mort
gage.
ID. A. Meaher for plaintiff.
W. q. Chapman for plaintiff.
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DEATHS.

In this city. March 10, Susan Frances. widow
of George A. q. handAu.
Funeral services Wednesday afternoon at
. O'Clock, at her late residence, No. 81 Lincoln
street - -
In this city March I3, Susan A.. widow OF the
ate.Amos G. Cripps, aged 56 wears months.
Funeral Wednesday afternoon at O'Clock.
from her late residence rear OF 81 Wimat ST.
In Skowhegan, March 8, Cyrille L. Roy, aged
III St Albans, March a. n. II. Vining, aged
Ii Pennington, Harrison H. Jennings. aged 81
years mo ihS. n ,
In Patten, Feb. 4, Mrs. Aimeda fincA. aged
II years, ,...., \, ,,,.
aged years. -
In Naldob0ro March 4. margaret Il. olir
nous. aged IL years.
years months.
"'lS In Wells. March .. Miss Mary A. Littleiield,
In Winthrop, March 7. Mrs, Theresa Bishop.
In Winthrop. March 8. Miss Blanche Simms,
aged "a years.
In Bath, March g. Mary e. Dart, aged 80
years. - ~ WA,
agra So years.
In Whiteheld, March 8, William johnson,
aged ~ years.
years,
aged Go years
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MEETING OF DAUGHTERS OF THE
REV OLUTION.

This regular monthly meeting of the
Elizabeth Wadsworth chapter of the
Daughters of the American Revolution
was held yesterday in the Y. NJ. q. A.
parlors This being the first meeting that
has been held since Mrs A. A. Kendall
was elected regent, she addressed the
chapter with much feeling, and expressed
her appreciation of the honor which had
been conferred upon her. Mrs. Kendall
also gave An interesting account of the
recent d. A, r Congress held in Wash
ington.
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ACADEMY OF MEDICINE.
The 3Ist Regular and stated Meeting
Last Evening.

The Slst regular and stated meettn oil
the Maine Academy OF Medicine and
Science was held last evening at the
Maine Eye and Ear Infrmary. The usual
banquet was served previous to the meet
ing. President NJ. q. Wedgewood pre-
sided. The records were read and ap-
proved.
Elected as Fellows, E. Gard Edwards.
NJ, D., of south Norridgewock. Me-, and
w. 8. Miller OF Fairfield, Me. Inc
monthly report of council was read and
its recommendations adopted.
Voted that special meeting Of the
Academy with ladies be held at Poland
Spring some time in September next; the
mem bers to pay their own bills.
Voted, that committee OF three be ap-
pointed by the chair to make all arrange
ments pertaining to transportation and
entertainment
v oted. that the president.be, ex-oftioio
m smber of that committee.
Voted that the committee for special
meeting be left TO decide the nature oil
the entertainment.
Voted, that the next regular meeting
in April be Ladies night
The reading of papers and dsoourses OF
the evening were presented under section
!, "Dermstology and Gonito Urinary
Diseases" B. b. Foster, Nj D., presi'
dent; g. A. Pudor, NJ. D.. vice presi-
dent. Dr. B. b. Foster read paper on
Non malignant diseases of the rectum,
DIR. G. A. Pudor read a paper, Syphilis
of the rectum.
The papers and subjects were discussed
by DR., c. K. Williams of Auburn.
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COTTAGE MEETINGS.

n. D. Smith of PoItland Will hold his
cottage meetings this week as follows:
Monday evening at Mrs. Reeds, "a Lafay-
ette street; Tuesday evening at Mrs.
Todd's rs Paris street. Wednesday eve
ming, at Mrs Green's, l6 Merrill street;
Thursday evening at Mrs. Huston's, SO
LafaJ ette street; Friday evening at Mrs.
Todd's, rs Paris street; Saturday evening.
at Mrs. Green's, l6 Merrill street
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Observation-Disclosures YHl
: 1eat Eaters :
Vegetarians :
Like /.
!: Grape Nuts. : ::
. Order Of Grocer. q
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Order Of Grocer.
Observation-Disclosures
A DAINTY DIS H.

with the Delicate sweet of Grape
Sugar.
alike are charmed with the new food,
Grape Nuts. They have crisp taste,
with the delicate flavor of grape-sugar,
and are entirely ready for the table with
out any necessity for cooking.
Made by Postum Co., Battle Creek,
Mich.
Grape-Nuts furnish one of the dan-
lest dishes ever placed on breakfast
table. Can be served hot instantly, by
pouring hot milk or cream over Grape
Nuts. Many prefer the food dry with
cream on the side
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-14
LETTER OF THE CHIEF CONSUL

Clarence W. Small, chief consul for
Maine of the l.. A. W, has issued
characteristic letter urging renewed ac-
tivity in the Maine division L. A. W..
and in closing says: I'VE are In need OF
a rond book. VIII you help? We want
somebody to revise the route and distance
in your vicinity; that's all. 1t isn't
much, is it? Why don to you do itS
''The Portland Wheel club extended
an invitation to hold its spring meet In
Portland. and the board has accepted and
named May 80 as the date. The rsputa-
ton Of the club is such that it is fore
gone conclusion that great time Is In
store for those who are fortunate enough
to be present. Special inducements In the
way of rates, ETC., will be given to league
mem bers. and 1t is we'll u talk OF this
idea to your on-member friends. The
fall meet will be u rusher Get in line
now -
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NOT YET GIVEN UP.
Thomson Line steamship Aroma II
Long Overdue.

The Thomson line steamship Aroma IL
still to be heard from, and this is the 45th
day she has been out, having sailed from
Portland on the Afternoon of January 81.
The Lloyds and other insurance COM
panies do not, however, give up vessel
inside of sixtg DAYS and there are many
instances where vessels have wandered
about In broken down condition for
even u longer period without anyone
sighting them.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-14
A HINT TO EUROPEAN TOURISTS,

The prudent traveller intending visit
to Europe during the season of 1899,
would do well to secure his staterooms
before all the best ones are disposed Of
Already many reservations are made
for the months of June and July. Many
Portland people have protited by this
suggestion and have made reservations
at this early date. Mr. L. p. McGowan,
whose advertisement appears in our col
umns. is agent for II urst-class lines by
which he can book passengers to Europe
and the continent on most favorable
terms.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-14
MARRIAGES.

In Ellsworth. March 8, Leslie Wbltmore OF
Hampden and Miss Daisy NJ. Fletcher.
In kast Corinth, George w. Wainwright ana
Miss Grace Martha Cheney.
In Dover, March 4 Henry b. Pratt OF Fox
croft and Mrs Elvira A. Badger OF Sebec.
In Hartland, Archie Linn OF hartiand ana
Miss Alice NJ. Greene of Madison.
In Bingham March 8. Samuel Libby OF Solon
and Miss Berths NJ Foss of Brighton.
In Skowhegan. March z, George Dexter Ar
mold aud Mrs. Sylvia Snow
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-14
STATE BOARD OF TRADE.

The question to be discussed by the
State Board of Trade at its meeting at
Augusta on March 18th, is, "Can our
present system of taxation, municipal
and state, be improvedt' This subject
will be discussed by Hon. Charles +.
Libby, Portland; Hon. William Engel,
Bangor; Hon. John A. Roberts, Norway
Hon William c. Marshall, Belfast
William z. Hubbard. Eco. Bangor
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ID. A. Meaher for plaintiff.
W. q. Chapman for plaintiff.
SCHOOL supERINrE Nd

DO 4NOzf . 711 = I1tFf.N Il II ~ =
ENTS.
The meeting of she Sunday school
superinteDdents at the Y. NJ. G. A.
rooms last night was an informal affair
and the subject Of organiza tion was
talked over Another meeting will be
held Soon for the purpose of organizing
an association.
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Portland, March a, 1899.

no You use a
- Fou n Pen?
D. ou know
about A. A, Waterman's
great SI.25 Fountain
PenP
A fine gold pen, of any
degree of stiffness and a
reservoir holder, perfect
ed mechanism for feeding
an even flow OF ink and
all the latest improve
ments for quick filling
and for protecting the
fingers. There's no bet
ter Fountain Pen at anyL
price. Our Stationery
connter is selling these
Pens at SI.oo.
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CITY POOR.

This has been an unusually hard year
for the poor, owing to business depres-
sion, in measure, some of our mills re-
manning closed. Our appropriation OF
$500 was exhausted late last fall, and
there has been expended in all during the
past municipal year in the neighborhood
of 5000.
This may seem to some an exorbitant
amount nevertheless, we cannot afford
TO be unjust to those who through mis-
fortune, are Obliged to call for aid. Far
letter TO ourtail In other places than to
ct our poor so hungry ana without
proper clothing. For detailed state
ment OF this department, respectfully re-.
fer you TO the report of the overseers of
the poor,
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-14

The Ladies' circle of Warren church
will be entertained Wednesday eveniug
bv Mrs. j. A. Tutte, Mrs. J. E. Harvey.
Mrs. John Newcomb. Mrs. j. q. Lane,
Mrs. Vim. Cressey and Miss Dora Mo-
Donald. There viii be fine entertain
ment, consisting of music and the humor-
Gus dialogue entitled "A Love of Bon
net. 3" Ice cream and cake will be served.
An Invitation is extended to al.
MIR. David q. Hayes residing on Bridge
street, West End, died at an early hour
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CONCLUSION.

Our fellow citizens having entrusted
to our care and keeping their Interests
for a brief space of time, let us strive TO
administer them in the most beneficial
and economical manner possible, and
most earnestly recommend, owing to our
present financial status, the utmost
economy in every appropriation, tnat you
will be required to make
The Mayor was literally applauded at
the conclusion of his inaugural and re-
ceiyed numerous compliments from
those present The next business in or
der was the election of president of the
council This resulted in the choice OF
Aldermen at Large Joseph A. Warren.
MIR. Warren is young man ..and Is
employed at the S. d. Warren paper mills
in the electrical department being in
charge of the department.
he has served in the city government
the past two years as an alderman from
Ward 8, but this year he was returned to
the board as an alderman-a large. Mr..
Warren will doubtless make an able
presiding officer.
The last item on the programme was
the appointment of city officials by Mayor
RAYMOND, who announced the following
list
Collector and treasurer, Clinton 5. East
mnn; street commissioner. John skill
Inns; city marshal. Dudley L. Swan ;
chief engineer of the fire department,
Jonn Byrne ilrs5 assistant, Eugene l.
Cummings; second assistant, Joseph
smith; overseers of the poor, George W.
Leighton, Frank b. Leighton, Philip
Gothro; police officer for three years,
Wesley g. Witham; city solicitor, VIM.
Lyons; board of health for three years
Elijah Durell; city physician, DIR. A. +.
Murch; trustee of Woodlawn cemetery
Lewis W. Edwards; sealer Of weights and
measures. Charles J. Mcclellan.
A list of constables anu other minoi
officials viii be announced at later
date.
The newly organized city government
then adjourned to meet Monday evening
March goth at 80 O'Clock. The list oi
officials appointed for the most par
are re-appointed from last year, with tht
exception Of MIR. Cummings. who is {
new man on the board of engineers,
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would not for one moment suggest
that the schools be curtailei, OF in any
manner crippled in the grand work
nich they are accomplishing, neverthe-
lss, it is our duty to carefully scrutinize
TIE expenditures in this department as
we'll as In all others. We have always ta-
ken front rank in educational matters,
compared with otheI towns or citie' of our
slle This Is matter upon Wbioa I
future growt and welfare largely pen
and always has been, and l trust always
shall continue TO be, thing OF which our
citizens are justly proud ! believe 1T Is
not claiming too much in favor of our
teachers when l say they are as able,
conscientious and efficient as any corps
{. at could be obtaine in the state. Our
SO ool bull iugs. generally speaking are
modern, well ventilated and In good
repair and amply large to accommodate
ali our pupils for some time to come. l
trust that your alp oriation for thei
maintenance, will be sufficiently Ia ge
to MAINTAIN the standard tnat they now
enjoy, and that our whole ystem of ed
ucation shall continue to improve
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-14
FIRE DEPARTMENT.

The fire department is q very i'm portaut
factor in our city, and should eceive our
careful attention. The neoess ty Of thor
ouah organzation, training and discipline
n this department demends that we in
form ourselves of its condition. and if
new regulations will promote its efficien-
cy, they should be made. | would rec
commend that the Valentine and Pre-
suInpscot hose houses be enlarged so as to
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Liabilities less
availabilities.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Last years light bills have been paid to
March !, 1899
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-14

Good Word For wostbrook Meu who
Served In spanish Wharf.-The vsrs-
Gus city Officers Appointed by the
Mayor.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-06-09
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS.

Frederick G and Frank L. Blinn to Faustina
H. Paulin. lot on N line of Ellis street 1926
w of Franklin, w 1915 by 1876, quitcam
deed; So.
Adam and Margaret Gauch to Nicholas
FROST, lot W line of Buchanan street, 112 g
n of Fulton, % by w SIS; 81.
Edward r. and Judith c. Stettinius to Ed
Lombard street. ITO E of Fillmore 276 by N
1926 $40.
Thomas F. and Hannah H. Northey to Min
ME N. Wellbanks and Lena n. Northon. lot on
line of Eddy street. 80 of Devisadero, E
80 by 1876; grant.
Patrick King to Kate King, lot on n line of
Ellis street 80 w of Scott. W 30 by n 70;
gift.
Anna and Gottfried Raisch to David Beidler,
lot on n line of Grove street. $50 " of Brod-
erick. w so by 1876: SO.
Charles H. Amey to Joseph Friedlander. lot
f line of Stanyan street, 25 of Beulah, S
% by f 1868; $40.
Florence r. Frisbee to Nes S. Nelson and
Louis Stevenson, lot on E line of Noe street,
276 N of Henry, n 20 by lo5 $40.
Sophie Meyer (widow) to Charles and Bertha
and Noe streets n 1856 by w 105; $40
Fernando and Julia A. Nelson to Sarah Ian
gan. lot on E line of Vermont street 30 of
Twenty-fifth (Yoo), n % by E 100; 80
Antoine and Oracle Borel to Martin Kelly.
lot on E line of Twelfth avenue, 200 n of Cali
fornia n % by e 100; $40
Willard V. and Marie l.. Huntington 10
Thomas A. Mcintyre. lot on " line OF Ninth
avenue $50 S of street. S % by w 12O $40
w line of Twenty-seventh avenue $50 of NJ
street IS by w 100; so.
Samuel Weilheimer to Alfred Weilheimer, lot
25S Gift Map | gift
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CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.

CHICAGO. July S.-Orfy for a short time
following the opening in wheat was that mar
ket governed by the influences usually con-
trolling, The opening rather weak July
starting at 75isN75i4c compared with yester-
days closing price of 75la 075Ssc Traders cyl
IDENTIFY had in mind the greatly improved tone
of domestic crop advices. especially as regards
spring wheat, and considerable long wheat was
thrown the market during the first few
minutes trading. This depressed July to 742.c
where a strong reaction resulted from tree
covering by shorts and some investment buy
ing, following the posting OF some European
crop reports, showing the condition in Rou-
mania and Russia to be fully as serious as
previously claimed. Before II o'clock the mar
ket had advanced to 75a G75l2c the high point
Of the day. The beef quite general tina I
the forthcoming Government crop report would
he decidedly bearish AS the session wore on
longs were unwilling hold wheat pending
the report, but found q great deal of difficulty
in disposing Of the holdings. and the market
during the afternoon was decidedly weak
one July sold low as 74Ssc and closed
at 747sq75c.
Corn was rather slow, but steady. though
not holding the best prices. July closed with
a gain of ~ NC.
Oats were slow and barely steady, July
closing 1sc lower
Provisions dull and declined slightly all
around in consequence of lack of support Hog
prices were lower and packers offered moderate
ly, but the demand almost entirely lack
ing. At the close July pork was ~ cents
lower, lard 2l2 cents lower and ribs a shade
lower.
The leading futures ranged as follows:
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THE STOCK MARKET.

About the only changes in securities on ehe
morning session advance in Hawaiian
Commercial to 500 and in Market Street Rail-
way to $s1.
On the afternoon call Kauea Plantation adj
vanced to $50 10 and Giant Powder to. s75 so
Business was not brisk.
There was particular change in mining
stocks though there a weaker feeling
owing to the demand of the Miners Union that
the electricians working underground on the
Comstock become members of the union. The
Pumping Association has invited a committee
of the union to meet IL in this city and discuss
the matter. The telegram from the pump said ::
we shut down the elevator for three hours
last night and found that the water rose very
rapidly. Started the elevator again and ii is
now running continuously. The water is %
feet below the 1950-foot level. large stream
of water Is still running from the 19s0-foot
level into the shaft
The Reddk Gravel Mining Company of Ne
vada County has levied assessment of 3
cents per share, delinquent June 10.
The letter from the Justice mine says: On
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-06-09
NOTICE TO MARINERS.

branch of the United States photographic
Office located in the Merchants Exchange, il
maintained in San Francisco for the benefit oil
mariners. without regard to nationality and
free of expense.
Navigators are cordially invited to visi. the
office, where complete sets of charts and sail
ing directions of the world kept on hand
for comparison and reference. and the latest
Information can always be obtained regarding
lights. dangers TO navigation and all matters
CT Interest to ocean commerce.
The time ball on the tower of the new Ferry
building. at the foot OF Market street, is holsed
about ten minutes before and dropped at
noon, 10th meridian. by Geographic signal re-
ceived each day from the United States Naval
Observatory. Mare Island Cal
notice stating whether the ball was dropped
on time or giving the error, If any. is published
in the morning papers the following day.
c. G.. CALKINS.
lieutenant Commander. U. s ". in charge.