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The San Francisco call., 1899-03-06
Killed by Exploding Benzine

ST. PETERSBURG, March 5. - Last
evening carboy of benzine exploded in
a third-class railroad carriage on the line,
of Dwinsk, south of ST. Petersburg The
man were killed and sixteen others were
injured.
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-06
aRAT!TupE oF TExANs.
Indiana Legislature Thanked for the
RetTYr of n Rattle FIac

AUSTIN, Tex, March 5.-The House of
the Texas Legislature has adopted a reso-
luton thanking the Indiana Legislature
for returning to the Texas Terry Rang
ers the company flag captured by the In
diana regiment from the Rangers during
the Civil War. The resolution also in
vites the Governor of Indiana and his
staff and legislators to come to Texas and
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-06
Appeal to National Leaders.

WILMINGTON, Del, March 5-A party
of Union (Addicks) Republican Assembly
men left here to-day for Washington to
confer with members of the National Re-
publican Committee and other Republican
leaders on the Senatorial deadlock in this
State
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-06
Bubonic PLAGUE Ra cine.

LONDON, March 5.-The Bombay cor
respondent of the Post says: The bubonic
plague is raging here with unparalleled
severity. According to official returns
there were 912 deaths last week, but these
quite underrate the mortality.
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-06

arousing the people and of causing them
to send representa- tives to the national
capital who will reduce the burdens I'M
posed by riotsus appropriations.
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-06
MRS. STEVENSON DIES
AT THE AGE OF NINETY
Mother Of the Former Vice-President
Summoned to the
Ravond

PEORIA, March ga telephone mes
sage to the Herald from Bloomington,
ILL.,, says:
Mrs Sarah Stevenson, mother Of the
former Vice President, Adlai E. Steven
son, died at 2:3O o'clock this morning,
after an illness of several weeks. She
was 90 wears of age.
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-06
HEAVY sNoWsToRM.

ManLI6 OF w uICG OUV6IS 1AdIIotN5 et44N
Missouri.
TOPEKA. Kans., March 5.-A snow
storm general throughout the State start
ed soon after midnight last night and
continued throughout the morning, while
in the western part of the State the
storm was accompanied by quite heavy
winds. No delay of trains because of
drifts has been reported.
WEBB CITY, Mo, March 5.-A severe
snowstorm has prevailed here since 10
o'clock without cessation. At least six
inches of snow has fallen.
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-06

be honored guests at public function to
be given by the Legislature to mark the
return of the flag to the Terry Rangers.
The invitation was wired them and action
as to the reception will be deferred until
such time as they can visit Texas.
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-06
Remains am Independent Line.

DENVER, Colo, March 5.-Charles
Smith Of this city, who controls major
ity of the bonds of the California and
Nevada Railroad, denies that the line has
passed into the possession of the Santa Fe
company.
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-06

WHEELING, w. Va, March 5.--Com-
mencing March u 10 per cent increase
ment of the Riverside Iron and Steel
plant here. About 5000 men are affected.
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-06
SALE OF STEEL WORKS.
Pennsylvania Plant Now Idle Will
Soon Be Reopened.

CHESTER, Pa, March 5.-The Well
man Steel Works at this city have been
sold to a syndicate of capitalists repre-
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-06
HodJ Saadaba6M
lZaZz2s

Hoods Pills cure liver ills: the non-irritating
and only cathartio to take with Hoods sarsa-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-19
LIABILITIES OF DIRECTORS.

United States Circuit court of appeals,
New York has handed down a decision of
great interest to manufacturing concerns
ell over the country, as 1t defines the liza
bllity of the directors of corporations for
infringement.
The National Cash Register Company
brought suit for infringement against
the Boston Cash Register Company and
won a decision, and got an injunction re-
straining thei Boston company from using
The patents The Boston company failed
and the National company brought suit
against the directors of the defunct COM
yany for 500, 900 damages. The Supreme
court decided that the officers andldirect-
ors could not be sued or held liable for
the infringement. 1t was from this de-
cision that the National company ap-
pc I'D to the court CT appeals.
The latter court holds that u director OF
a corporation, who. as director. by vote or
otherwise, specially commands the subor-
dinate agents to engage in the manu-
1acture and sale of an infringing ma
oain, liable individually in an action
at law Tor damages. The court reversed
the verdict OF the lower court and ordered
a new trial
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-19
SLIGHT FIRES YESTERDAY.

At one O'Clock yesterday afternoon Hose
3 responded to a still alarm, to put out a
Ire in the field bsck of the Maipe General
hospital, The fire is supposed to have
been set in the grass by children. 1t
spread so fast that Engineer Gray of the
hospital, could not cope with it. The fire.
men soon wet the ground and put out the
fire.
Box az was rung in at LES pm. yester-
day Tor small blaze in a stable adjoining
the property at No. ST. John street,
owned by G. H. Hopson. and occupied
by W. II. Nevens. The fire Is supposed
10 have caught from sparks from a passing
locomotive. The root and end OF thestanle
were Damaged to the amount OF S'5.
One hydrant stream was sufficient to
guench the flames. The stable was III
sured for $3.50.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-19
CUMBERLAND POMONA GRANGE

ON Wednesday, April 20, Cumberland
Pomona Grange will meet with Presump-
scot Grange. The question under discus.
sion In the forenoon will be:
'Resolved, That the Timber Land in
Eastern Maine Does Not Bear Its Proper
ton Of Taxation.
The discussion will be opened by l.. u.
bennett, ESQ.,, of Gorham.
In the afternoon there will be an ad
dress by State Master Gardiner, and then
the discussion of the following questions
Resolved, That the Methods of In
struction in the Public Schools Genera
ton ago we're Superior to Those of the
Present Time opened by w. j.
Corthell.
Question. Would the. Acquisition OF
the Philippine Islands be Detrimental to
the Agricultural Interests of the Couu-
try?" opened by Peter Stewart
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-19
BLooMsDALE WILL BE SORRY.

Robert Bloomsdale will be sorry this
morning when he awakes at the police
station with big head and ha2y re-
mem brance of what he has done. On
Tuesday morning he paid "a fine of IS In
the Municipal court Tor, drunkenness ana
departed with IL warning from the judge.
Last night he got drunk again and
amused himself by sticking his head into
the doors OF some residences at the West
End ana insulting women. If he doesn't
get warm welcome from the judge to-
day 1t will be surprising.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-19
THE OUT PATIENT SYSTEM.
Directors of the Maine Eye and Ear
InHrmary stiII Debating Advisability
of AboIishing IL.

The directors of the Maine Eye and Ear
InfirIuary held a meeting last evneing af-
ter the complimentary banquet to DIR. IL.
L. Clongh and took more testimony from
many of the most prominent physicians
of the city regarding the advisability of
abolishing the out patient system. Many
of the physicians spoke In favor of the
continuance of these free clinics, but 9th
ers were not in favor of their being con
tinued. The directors heard form great
number of physician last evening and fin
ally decided to take the matter under con-
sideration until the meeting on the first
Tuesday in May and then act upon it.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-19
LAID TO REST.
Funeral of Captain Thomas Matthews
Took Place Yesterday Afternoon.

All that was mortal of the late Captain
Thomas Matthews of the tug Depiarest
was laid to rest in Evergreen cemetery,
Tuesday afternoon, after impressive
funeral services at his former home on
Montgomery street. These services were
largely attended by the former friends
and associates of the deceased, on the sea
and the land, including delegation from
the Knights of Honor, of which he was a
member.
The ritual prescribed in the Episcopal
prayer book was followed by Rev. MIR.
Shepherd, rector of st. Paul's church.
and there was singing by the church
choir, their numbers being, LEAD Kind
ly, Light" "Rock of Ages" by Buck,
and 1.-The Home Light" by Macy. The
pail bearers were Messrs Hooper and
Bolton of the tug Demarsst, MIR. Clark,
and Mr.. Chesley who represented the
knights of Honor.
There were many floral tributes
AT the head of the casket rested an anchor
of rosss, azaleas and pinks from the
brother, Capt. Richard Matthews and at
the foot 40 roses, from MIR and Mrs. Robe
iro. and a beautiful crescent, :" Brother"
from the three sisters, a wreath from the
wife, bouquet of daybreak pinks, Mr..
W. s. Libbey; bouquef, MIR. and Mrs
Gregory; bouquet. Miss alberta and Miss
Lizzie Johnson; bouquet from nephew
Norman Fuller; bouquet, 45 white pinks,
William d. Martin; large bouquet, frank
Girard; large bouquet Gilbert Il. Lind
shy; large bouquet. Merrill Place; an
Choir. associates on the tow boat: stand
ing anchor, Central Wharf Towboat com
pany, and wreath from i. l.. Minott
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duty, and will be held responsible fol
prompt response to all telephone calls
bell and still alarms and the general con
dition of the house.
1t will be the duty of each perman snt
man to see that the rules are complete
with and report all cases of non -compli
ance to the chief,
Per order,
COMMITTEES on Fire Dep artment.
A copy OF these rules will be posted IL
every house in the department in the
Portland section.
The committee last night voteda that the
chief engineer shall Mt all times when on
duty wear his uniform.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-19

Children deprived of fats
and mineral foods have
weak bones, flabby flesh and
thin watery blood.
The milk of nursing
mothers, enfeebled by chron-
ic diseases, or long contin-
ued nursing, produces the
same results.
SCOTS Emulsion is cod
liver oil partly digested and
with the hypophosphites,
forms a fat food which acts
on the infant through the
mothers milk, giving rich
blood, strong nerves and
sound flesh and bones to both.
SOC. and $500, all druggists.
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists, New York.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-19
HOUSE RULES FOR FIRE DEPART
MEN1.

The committee on fire department held
meeting last night and among other
things adopted the following house rules
for the department:
The following rules for the government
of the houses of the fire department will
be strictly enforced:
The houses of the former Portlan d
section OF the fire derartme t shall be
swept daily, the stables cleaned as often
as required and the living quarters kept
neat and In order.
The use of boss or large quantities of
water by buckets Is prohibited. The doors
of each houss shall be thoroughly washed
aud the house generally cleaned ON Satur-
day of each week stalls every day.
ALI necessary work in and about the
house. stables and apparatus is to be
done before 10.3, "a. III. except in case OF
recent alarm of fire or unless Some I'M
forssen emer sency intervenes to prevent.
and in either case the work Is to be done
as rapidly rs possible thereafter.
All visitors having n desire to view the
house or apparatus or wishing to see any
members OF the company on business or
otherwise are TO be received courteousiy
and shown every attention. Habitual
idling about any house will not be per-
United. No spirituous or Intoxicating
liquors nor gambling of any form win
he allowed in any OF tho houses of the de-
partment, and members will avoid all re-
ligious or political discussions in the
department houses Profanity or immoral
or indecent language will not be allowed,
nor disrespectful language spoken of or
to superior oiicsrs.
Permanent employees are hereby direct
ed to wear the department uniform at all
times while on duty. This rule is not to
De construed us requirement that uni
forms shall he worn while cleaning the
apparatus, horses or houses or at fires.
When off duty citizens dress entirely
u ust be worn. Permanent members
will see that orler and quiet are OBJ
served in their respective house ON sun
day.
Meal hours, exercise hours and the
work generally must be 50 arranged that
one permanent man will be in easy call
CT the telephone at all times.
FIom u. m. to Q p. M, each perma'
nenf man will be assigned hours for floor
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-19
THE FLEET NAY COME HERE.

The Maine Representatives in Congress
have been petitioned by many prominent
people here in Maine to urge upon the
Navy Department the sending to Port
land of the North Atlantic squadron
some time during the summer. 1t is
supposed that arrangements may be made
to have this he.t come here about the
same time as the New England fair in
the month of August, but Portland will
be glad TO welcome them at whatever
time they may come.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-19
KNIGHTVILLE METHODIST
CHURCH.

The congregations and young people
of all churches of South Portland were
invited to meet at the knightville NJ
f. church last evening and listen to an
address to be given by one OF the Yale
Mission Band There was a large gather
ing of the church people of the city and
the address was delivered by Mr.. G. ".
Vickery, who presented in an very able
manner the claims of the mission and
explained the work which it proposed to
accomplish, If Christians throughout the
land would arouse them selves to q sense
of personal responsibility in fulfilling the
Lord s command.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-19
OBITUARY..
sc OFT ID. JORDAN.

Mr. Scott ID. Jordan, who died at his
home in Cape Elizabeth, Monday April
18th, was one of the most widely known
residents of that town, in which he lived
during nearly his entire lifetime. Hav-
ing been born March Is, 1926. he had just
passed bis seventy fourth birthday. Dur
ing his long life he had been entirely free
from sickness. II lis chief vocation was
farming, but he led studious life, and
was constantly interested in various ex-
periments that resulted in his securing
letters patent upon . inventions
which have been placed upon the market
and widely sold. He was in the Navy
during the war of the Rebellion, in sew
eral notable engagements, and received
promotion for efficient service.
Mr. Jordan has not been in public life,
bnt has always taken an active interest
in public matters, and was widely known
and highly regarded by the veterans OF
Cape Elizabeth and South Portland.
He leaves wife, the sister of Mr.. VIM.
d. Murray of Cape Elizabeth, and seven
children. Mrs. Frank Il. Jordan and Mrs.
Lewis Bell OF Cape Verde, Arizona, Fred
NJ. Jordan OF Naps, CAL, Mrs, Wilbur Q.
Jordan, Ralph Ii. Jordan and Mrs. 5. ID.
Sleeper, of Portland, and Miss Ethel
Jordan who Ii es at home.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-19
RIVERTON PARTY.
Excelsior Club banquet and Gentle
mems Night.

Ths Excelsior club of Portland OBJ
served gentlemen night Monday eve
ming at Riverton casino. There was q
large atten dance and tn majority of the
ladies were attended by gentlemen escorts.
The banquet was thoroughly enjoyed,
after which very pleasant social evening
was spent. Mrs. Moseley favored the
company with several fine selections.
The party were conveyed to the city by
special cars.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-19
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
BENNETT AND MoULTON
COMPANY

Before a large audience the curtain at
the jefferson last evening was rung up
on that very taking speciality "Til's
Royal Marionettes.'' and interspersed
with the play Of the evening were illus
trated songs by Richie, animated plot
ures, and Smith and Dempsey In their
dancing turns. All of which are pleasin Z
features ard won loud applause. The
company carries an orchestra of eight
pieces which Is an exceedingly we'll
balanced musical aggregation.
The plays yesterday were My Mother
in Law" and "My Partner The latter
proved to be one of the most finished pro-
auctions OF the company's repertoire and
was given with snap and dash. each one
seeming to be exactly fitted to the part
assumed.
The bill today is strong one, includ-
ing 1.-The Daughter Of the South, " for
matinee, and "McI<enna's Filtration"
for evening Offering. I, should be noted
that darkest Russia" will repeated
Thur sdny night and seats orlthis produc.
tion are going rapidly.
NIGHI OMbS ~ hLEoQOC.
At the Portland theatre yesterday the
Night Owls Burlesquers gave two per
formances tefore good sized audiences,
and the strong features In the olio won
the heartiest kind Of applause. Great hon.
ors tclong TO the three Nevaros for their
wond, rful gymnnstio feats, and other
acts in the first part of the show come 10
for their share of commentator. The
company viii close its present engage
ment by two performances today and low
-ers of good strong olio will mcke no
mistake in attending.
SIDE-TRACKED.
"Side Traoke1" with its scenic and ms
chanica effects, its funny tramp, German
and Irish comedians, and its ssucy
hoyden and charming lovers, will be the
attraction at Portland theatre the first
three days of next weeks. There Is a
vim and go abont the play that captures
the gallery as we'll as the elite OF every
audience. The special scenery is effec-
| tive, and several strong speclalties assist
materially in the action of the play. 4.
II O'CODnOT rs CHbtico AhciOoi, ohoo
Horatio Irving Booth, Is very success
| full in his performance of the tramp, and
Billy Bowers as Fritz Grabhold.a section
gang boss, assists materially in the fun
making by his finished German character
work. Gertrude Barnes, a captivating
little soubrette, assumes the role OF Bes-
sic Reynolds and introduces a number oil
captivating songs ana dances. Cellie
Lorraine, Josephine Roberts and Marquee
rite May fell look pretty and appear to
ad vantage in their different characters.
l.. C. Yeomsns appears to advantage az
James Montague, and Il. Edgar Vance
makes an excellent Judge Pecksniff. 9th
ers in the competent cast are VIM. X.
Healy, w. W. Cullison and John j.
Brtphy. Reserved seats on sale Friday
morning.
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MOOSE KILLERS A ARRESTED.

Houlton, April ls.-Game Wariens
Cummings and Houston brought David
Stockford and George Mcdonald of
BridRewater to the Houlton Jail today
where they will serve three months for
killing moose during the close season.
The va rdens had some difficulty in cap
turing the men and were obliged to re-
sort to strategy.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-19
MARI AGES,

In Belfast April II, DIR. Robert A. Holland
and Miss Mae L. Pilsbury.
In Portsmouth ApIil 10, John A. Redlon and
Charlotte NJ. Richardson. both OF Bath.
Iu West Peru, April o. WallIe f. Clark and
Mary H. Silver, both OF Rumford.
In Buckfeid, Frank l.. Jewell and Jennie NJ.
Churchill.
In Ellsworth. April IL, George l.. Stewart and
Miss Lena i. Mcfarland.
In Bucksport, April s, George T. Wardwell
ana Miss Blanche 4. kedlnan.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-19
rREnI.E HOUSE COMPANY.

meeting of the stockholders of tbs
Preble House company was held at the
Office of John r Proctor Tuesday after
noon, and the following directors were
chosen for the corning year: Rishworth
Jordan, Frank W. Nutter and John +,
Proctor.
The directors organized as follows:
Pr esident-Rishworth Jordan.
treasurer and Clerk--Frans W. Nutter.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-19
ROSSINI CLUB.

The programme for the Rossini club
spring concert on Thursday afternoon
will have some especially pleasing selec-
lions for the chorus as well as other
numbers of beautiful music. both vocal
aud instrumental.
Mr.. Frank J. WEIGH of this city who is
studying with Loffler in Boston. will be
heard in solos for violin aud in trio
for violin, cello and piano.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-19
THE CATHEDRAL MISSION.

The spiritual retreat for the men of
the Cathedral parish which opens on
Sunday evening is progressing very salts
factorily. Father McDonough, the rector,
preached the opening sermon. Rev.
Father o. Brien preached on Tuesday eve
ing, while Hev. c. W. Collins delivered
the sermon last night.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-19
MISSION BAND.
Services Held In Various Churches
Yesterday.

The Yale Mission Band were busiIly
engaged carrying out the schedule fixed
for last evening and the assignments
were as follows: MIR. Williams at Peaks
Island, MIR. vickery at the Knightville
NJ. k. church, and Mr.. Thurston at.Clark
Memorial church.
This afternoon at $50 p. IN. In State
street church a mass meeting Of women's
Missionary societies Of all churches in the
city and vicinity will lie held and this
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-19
WAS NO QUORUM PRESENT.

The annual meeting Of the stockholders
OF the Je ferson theltre was called for
yesterday afternoon but it was found
that quorum was not present and after
talking matters over informally those
who were present decided to call the meet
inr for the 2Sth OF this month.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-19
NEW ADvERrIsExENra
WHY NOT HAVE
A SYMPHONY
in COLOR?

individuality the Pea Patch the
pleasure cutting and arranging them in bouquets
youare able to call the different flowers by name.
seed should be early the ground be worked TO
before
varieties
and We sell the seed
anytime 10 per cents pkt
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-19

evening denominatlonal rallies will BE-
held as follows Mr.. Eddy at First Bap-
tist church, Mr.. 1hurston at High street
church, MIR. Gage at Chestnut street
church and Mr.. Williams lat Friends
church.
AT CLARK MEMORIAL CHURCH.
A union meeting of the woodfords,
Congregational and Free church, (Congre.
gational), Aiorrills, Christian Endeavor
Societies and the Clark Memorial Metho.
evening at the Clark Memorial church,
Pleasant street. Voodfords Ihsre were
abo ut 800 persons In attendance, and the
meeting held in the interest Of mis-
sions, was addressed by Mr.. j. l.. Thurs
ton, a member of the Yale Mission Band.
Rev. Gowan c. Wilson, state superinten:
dent Of the Maine Bible society, presided
at the meeting and offered a prayer.
Mr. Thurston in the course Of his re-
marks, offered suggestions as to how the
members of the society could pray better
for missions The question was asked as
to how often during the past week any
of the audience had prayed for missions
and only a few hands were raised in re-
Spouse.
The speaker then suggested more of the
seeking after God the giver of all things.
Mr.. 1hurston asked how many had read
a mlssiona ry. Dook or a missionary maya
zine in the past year and about 20 hands
were raised from an audience of 800.
At this rate asked Mr.. Thurston how
how long will it take the church to he.
come educated on missioner The question
of giving was raised and the speaker. said
1--WE don't treat our money In the right
way; we look upon it as our own instead
of Gods. He simply asks us to spend
it all for His glory we being faithful
stewards. eve don't do this. suggested the
speaker. as we can see by the tapes, "
MIR. Thurston then used a striking illus
tration taking pieces of tape of various
lengths to show to whom the amounts
of money spent for liquor, tobacco, je welry.
etc. Comparison was made with the
small amounts spent for church work in.
Guiding home and foreign missions.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-19
PETITIONS IN BANKRUPTCY.

Petitions in bankruptcy have been filed
by George n. Wright. Caribou; Seth A.
Leeman, Guilford; Eben &. Smith, Fort
Fairfield; Joseph Frye, Augusta.