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Paintings by Miss Beckett and Miss Won
Hillern,

Paintings by Miss Beckett and Miss Won
Hillern,
The Baltimore Sun says: "lu the smaller
annex Of Earle's picture gallery, at No. $40
Chestnut street, are exhibited thirty-three
paintings in landscape and genre work, by
Maria J. @. Beckett and Bertha Won Hillern
The last named Of these ladies is not unknown
as having once been an enthusiast in physical
eulture-a taste which she gratifed by illustra-
ting to the public the advantages Of pedestrian
exercises aud training. In her new sphere as
deyoiee Of American art Miss Won Hillern
deals with the beauties OF American scenery
and the touching legends Of medieval days
The Monk Felix and nSaint Meinrad and
his Grows" are fair examples OF the degrees Of
skill to which she has attained in a compare
lively short time. In the first named Of these
paintings the monk is seen walking among the
huge trees Of a forest that stretches away from
gray and moss-grown convent, bordering on
the mystic words az holy book which he be-
lieyes but cannot comprehend. In the ''SAint
Meinrad" references is made to the touching
legend Of the good old saints death at the
hands Of robbers in the year s6i. The saint Is
seen standing on the spot where. under the
shadow OF q gnarlsd and mighty oak, he was
won't to pray, while grouped near him an
watching attentiyely are his three pet crows
These two paintings have been purchased BY
Mr.. R. Pearsal Smith OF Germantown. Six
teen other pictures by Miss Won Hillern are
exhibited. "a Virginia Pasture" has been
sold to gentleman Of Philadelphia. Among
the fifteen parting contributed 10 this exhibi-
tion by Miss Beckett is one which places on
canvas another episode In the history of the
monk Felix, whose life story also inspired tho
brush of Miss Becket's associate. This paint
ing treats of the old Rip Van Wrinkle tale
narrated OF she holy man, who went forth and
returned not for a century, although he
thought he listened butt for a moment to the
notes of woodland songster. or the other
works Of Miss Beckett attention may Do direc-
ted to No. 9, THE Haunted House, a study
Of cherries nntumn No. 10, "0n tho Border
OF the Forest, Front Royal, Va careful
delineation Of the abrupt edge OF mighty
grove backed by Wild aud tangled woodland
whose desolation and utter solitude is further
pictured In No. Is. Woods ut Front Royal,
Va" The paintings taken together, repre-
sent distinctive phase Of art that Is purely
American, and Gloss study of them may pe
made with profit By artists, connoisseurs and
the public They Tiil be on exhibition ut
Earle's until Wednesday next"
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Personal

Mr.. Peter O'Connell has been appointed as
sistant at the liquor agency, in place of ex-of-
fcsr Pennell
Rev. Patrick Fl. o'Beirne, who has since
1916 beef pastor of st. Joseph's Roman Catho-
lie Church, at the Highlands, Boston, died on
Tuesday evening, at the age Of n. He was
native Of Ireland and was ordained to the
priesthood in March, 1885, at the Franklin
Street Cathedral, Boston, by Bishop enwick.
After his ordination he was stationed at the
Cathedral. He afterwards went TO st. Marys
Church, Pond street, and then came to Port
land, whore be remained short time. He
has been In feeble health for many years. He
was held il high regard, and his death is deep
ly lamented. Father O'Beirne left his estate
to Archbishop Williams, subject to some be-
quests to the Catholic charities of Boston.
Harvey William Cooper, Mrs. Marian Coop.
err, and Mr.. Franks and wife, Of Liverpool
England, are az the Merchants Exchange He
tel. a B Johnston. Cape Small Point, and
Laurence Cotter, Nashua, are also registered
there.
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The Fraternitv rancaa.

The attendance at these parties has not been
so large as usual this winter, and the commit
tee in charge are DESTROYS of making the last
evening of the course one Of great success,
both socially and financially. The Governors
receptions we've inaugurated by the Fraternity
entertainment committee, and have been held
under its auspices for some years. 1t has been
decided, however, to omit it this season, and
the last party will be simply like its predeces-
sors. A fine floor, Chandler's full quadrille
band, supper served by Mrs. Ulmer, these arc
the attractions. Gentlemen will wear dress or
frock coat, as they may prefer. Ladies are re-
quested, those who are dancing, not to wear
bonnets. Tickets are S1o0, admitting gentle
man and ladies. The date is placed on Wed
nesday evening, April 4th. Tickets may be
had Of Mr.. Harrington, at l. p Farrington's,
Middle street, at Loring, Short & Harmon's,
and at the door. A most delightful party has
been arranged, and we predict 2 hall fun Of
dancers who will appreciate the strains Of
Chambers best waiIzes and make the last Of
the course OF Fraternity dances brilliant af-
fair
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Waldoboro.

Our annual town meeting took place Mon.
day and was very largely attended, much in
teress being manifssted, The following off.
GERS were elected:
Moderator-S. s. Marble.
Seleetmen-S. $. Marble, Edwin Q. Clark,
Alden Flanderg.
Assessors-Wiliam II. Leyensaler. VIII
liam Eneley, Wilbur o. Pitcher.
Town Treasurer Moses W. Leyensaler
Town Agents. S. Marble.
School Committea--Rev w, l.. Brown.
This election has no political significance. as
il is made up Of tho best men OF all the parties,
bnt Is a revolt against firing rule,n which has
too long held sway In our town. The retiring
board vas elected two years ago for the sole
purpose of refunding our Indebtedness on ac-
count OF the Knox and Lincoln railroad, and
to collect the taxes which we're unpaid. That
was the issue. In both cases they have made
q complete failure, which resulted in Etheir be-
Ing rebuked az the polls Monday by an over
wheiming defeat, their ticket receiving only
% votes 70 2i4 for the success fu1 one, aud their
candidate for town treasurer, s. w. jackson,
receiving only Y votes.
Oar people have confidence the officers
elected viii prove themselves equal to the
emergency and give to us an economical adj
ministration, aud yet At the same time treating
every citizen with courtesy and kindness.
Keeping our sidewalks and streets in reSpee-
table condition so that IL is safe for person TO
leave his home and come to the village with
out endangering life in his journey 10 and
from the village in consequence Of sidew alks
dsgraceful to any community. The refanding
OF our debt will also receive their immediate
attention ana we trust that On adjustment OF
the taxes ia suit and unpaid viii be effected,
which win be satisfactory TO the town and TO
The parties interested CITIZEN
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THF1 PRESS.
FRIDAY MORNING. MARCH %.
THE PRESS.

Nov ha obtained at the Periodical Depots of N G.
Eassayy5en MARQUIS, Bruneil & Co., Andrews ARM
strong Wentw orth, Hodsaon, Robert Costello For
est Tity News Stand, Jewett, Bose. Hitchings
d MCFARLAND, Watson, Strange, Stinson, Boston
i Maine 0epot, and Chisholm Bros, On all trains
that run out of the city.
Auburn, Willard Small g. Cess
Augusta, j. Il. Pierce.
Bangor Bangor News Co.
Bar Harbor, f. S. Jordan.
Bath, j. o. Shaw.
Biddeford, +. NJ. BurnhaSA.
" A. l.. Jellerson.
Brunswick, B. @. Dennison.
Cumberland Mills, 4. A. Verrill.
Danartiscotta, E. w. DUNBAR
Freeport, w A. Mitchell.
Fryeburg, II. c. Harmon.
Fairfield, e. H. Evans
Pennington. ID. H. KnowltoH.
Gardiner, Palmer & Co.
Gorham, JAS. ii. Irish Il Co.
Hallowell, c. 4. spaulding.
Lewiston, Chandler & Estes
Livermore Falls, q. ID. Hughes
Mechanic Falls, A. W. Bridge, Il. A. Thomas.
Norway, 5. Il. Crockett, A. 0. Noyes.
Oid orchard Geo. L. Fogg, a. l.. Jellsson,
Richmond, G. A. Bealo.
Rockland, o. s. Andrews,
Sabattus, e. H. johnson.
Saccarappa, f. E. Webb.
Saco H. b. Kendrick & Co.,
Springvale, @. H. Pierce.
So. Paris A. Nj. Gerry.
Thomaston, S. Delano.
Vinalhayen, H. NJ. Roberts,
Waldoboro, q. Bliss.
Waterville, j. S. Carter.
Yarmouth, w. L. Smith.
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1t was reported that man, whose name We
did not learn, while Stacking cars on q Maine
Central track Wednesday, had his head caught
between two cars and was badly injured. He
was taken home and, il is said, the physician
who attended him remarked that his Injuries
would not prove fatal.
Charles B. Whiteomb, in the employ Of d.
W. Clark, had finger iammed SO badly while
loading Ice at Barberry Greek yesterday that
DR.. True fears be shall have TO amputate IL.
w. McGovern, train dispatcher Of the Grand
Trunk Railway at Island Pond, Wednesday
morning fell from the stairs at the station and
shattered the knee joint. He vas taken by
special train to his home at Waterville, Qne-
bee The broken parts have been placed in
position and The patient is doing we'll
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pension is granted, Lieut. Charles II. Powers
promising young lawyer, fell at Chanoel-
lorsville, May 5, 1868, at the age Of 20.
Mr.. w. II. Tarbox has just returned from
New York after nearly years absence, hay
ing been engaged in superintending the buiia,
ing of a block ON Broadway for the well
known music house of o. Ditson y Co., OF
Boston.
Miss Mary Farnham, who went from this
State year or two since as teacher at Steiieh-
bosch, s, Africa, in q letter just received from
her under date of Jan. 9Th, written near Cape
Town, where she was spending the holidays,
says: 1--WE are Just now anxiously awaiting
the results from Cetywayo's restoration 70
Znluland. He processes that he has given ms
heart to the English, but as a whole, people
distrust his professions of loyalty. He talks
very warmly Of his veneration for his mother,
Queen Victoria, but 1t Is hardly to be believed
that captivity has, In any essential raSpecta
changed the heart of one Of the most blood
thirsty wretches the world has known. lie
has steadily refused all gospe! influences ana
has never adopted any OF the customs OF eivl-
li2ed life, except as policy dictated. 10 the
last day OF his residence here, he took his beef
steak In his hands, although his house was
we'll furnished with dishes.
After his return from England Cape Town
Clergyman, who had often visited him, called
on him and attempted to impress on his MIND
the necessity of raising his people above their
present degraded life, reminding him that ne
had seen In England the benefits arising from
the Gospel combined with civilization OF the
highest type. Cetywayo listened rather weari-
ly, and when he had finished, said; III you are
interested in mo why dc you not bring me
presents2' Dr. Hole looked at the stacks o.
gifts lie had brought from England, and told
him that the gifts he had to bestow were not OF
that class; he only had the Gospel at which
Cetewayo said, 'Yoa cannot be n person OF
much power
His majesty passed here Thursday last on
bic way TO Simon's Town, where he was to
embark ON man-ofwar for his own country.
His goods blankets, &c.given him In Eng
land were packed on eight wagons; while
three coaches conveyed him and his suite. lie
was dressed with unusual care, wearing on his
head an embroidered smoking cap which his
great friend Sir Hercules Robinson, had
given him, while he was continually brandish-
ing walking stick, gift from his brother
the Prince OF Wales.
Lady Robinson, who presides at the Govern
ment House, Is hardly az refined as one ex-
poets lady Sin her position should ho; and
she has made her receptions rather unpleasant
for the people who feel constrained TO attend.
From motives Of state policy Cetywayo was
invited, and she even deigned TO shake his ug-
ly black hand, an attention she will not often
hestow, After a little time finding his pres
ence disagreeable, she told him that he per
haps would prefer TO retire, but he eoolly seat
ed himself IN an easy chair and replied, This
Is very comfortable, think, ! will remain
here'-and she could not get rid OF him, till
he was pleased TO depart
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To-day begins the feast Of Purim, which is
celebrated by Hebrews all over the world very
much as Christmas is celebrated by the Chris
tiau The feast was established, it will be re-
mernbered, by Queen Esther. after her daring
diplomacy had saved her compatriots from Ha-
mans cunningly devised plot. The celebra-
bration will continue TWO days. A pleasing
feature Of this especial season is the distribu.
tion Of gifts to tho poor; and donations are
also sent from all parts of the world
to the Committee Of the Universal Isra
elitish Alliance, who have their headquarters
at Paris. These funds are used for tho estab
lishment Of schools in countries where thu
Jews lack the privileges Of education, and for
| opposing persecution.
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Fatal Accident.

Yesterday afternoon man named John
Bartlett, while engaged in loading car in the
Eastern Railroad yard at Turner'S Island, fell
between the fiat car, he was Oh, and the loco
motive. The wheels passed over one hand,
crushing all the fingers, smashed the large
bone Of the fore arm, and badly injured the
shoulder. He was taken to the Maine Gensr-
al Hospital where DIR. Weeks, assisted by DR..
Gerrisb, amputated the arm. The young man
is highly spoken Of as a hard working, steady
fellow. The unfortunate man seemed to rally
from the amputa1ion, but during the evening
he failed fast and died about Z o'clock.
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r.nnr caraer ~ crima

In Washington county, March II, 1917, Rob-
ert Beckett was sentenced to five years in the
State prison for burglary and larceny. In
Hancock coantI, Feb. y, 1858. Robert Beckett
was sentenced 70 State prison for five years for
larceny. In Psnobscot county, March 6, 1868,
Edward Ross, otherwise called Robert Becker,
was sentenced on three indictments for larceny
20 two years on each, six on tho whole, 20 State
prison. In Hancock county, April %. 1915,
Robert Beckett was sentenced to State prison
for fise years for larceny. At the last term Of
the SGprena Judicial Court Ia Panobscot
Beckett turned up rs George Brown and was
sentenced 70 three years ia State prison for
breaking into stores in Milford and Oldtown.
HIS real name was not known until he was car
ried 10 prison. When taken there the last
tiuso be stoagly denied ever having been there
before, but there were too many who knew
him. ard be owned up. While In Bangor Jail
he was Of a very religious turn OF mind.
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GOSPEL Mission,

Last evening the Mission was crowded to its
utmost and the children Of the Sabbath school
enjoyed themselves, and did good work at
their weekly temperance meeting. They pre-
sented good programme, consisting Of sing
ing, recltations and readings, aud at tho close
after an earnest appeal by Rev. s. T. Pearson
(who We are pleased to see has returned from
visiting tbs branch mission at Lawrence
Mass seventeen names vera added to the
pledge. This evening thu usual experience
meeting at Z. 30 o'clock.
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Yesterday was Maunday- Thursday, and was
duly celebrated by the Catholic and Episcopal
churches. It is called Maunday or Mandate,
from the command which our Saviour gave his
anostles to commemorate Him in the Lords
supper. which he this day instituted; or from
the new commandment he gave them to love
one another after he had washed their feet IL
token Of his love for them. 1t was instituted
by Pope Leo in COZ.
Today is Good Friday ard will be celebrated
as becomes the great fast day Of the year, viii
becoming ceremonials.
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Memberships to the LongfoIow Statue


Association.
The committees Of young people will canvass
the city this afternoon at O'Clock. Everyone
who subscribes a dollar will be entitled to a
certificate, which when signed by the President
and Treasurer will constitute membership to
this useful organization. Every citizen should
be proud to aid this undertaking and doubtless
large number will become members. The
certificate in itself is a unique affair aud we'll
worth the dollar in it self. The work mas
been SO organized that it is exdected that the
canvass will be completed in one afternoon.
Let every one give something and the work
will be accomplished. The name of every
member will be inscribed on parchment and
denosited ip a copper box under the statue
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BEFOkE JUDGE GOULD.
THuRsDAy.-William Hunt, Henry Fitz Thomas
Wilson. Intoxication. Fined So and costs.
John O'Brion. Intoxicstion. Thirty days in the
county Jail.
Maria Carran. Intoxication. Thirty days in the
county jail.
Michael Flaherty. Assault. Fined So and costs.
Joseph Cloareh. Assault with a deadly weapon.
Bound over to the grand jury May term in 5000.
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VlLUiBLR FARM FOR SALE.

FgyHE Homestead Farm OF tho late Albion p. Wood
la Gorhain, Maine, three miles from Gorham
Village one and half miles from West Gorbam on
the road leading to Spruce Swamp; containing los
acres Of tllage, pasture and wood land Of which
about fifty acres are under good cultivation. The
house Ia two stories, has nine finished rooms. Ell
JG 30, one and hall story. Barn 36 40 feet
all connected and IN first ciass repair. There Ia
COED Orchard Of about 300 apple trees; a never
falling we'll of water. Also valuable timber lot
Of about fifteen acres Ia buxton, hiaine about two
miles from West Gofham ON the road leading from
West gorham to West Buxton. The timber con-
siHts OF about 20 Nj Pine, so Nj. Hemock and 500
cords hard wood. The farming tools Wagons,
Sleighs, 30 tons first quality Hay and other proper
ty Of tile deceased are also for sale.
Inquire for fuller particulars on the promises OF
the Subscribers JANE u. WOOD
EMMA. #. BURBANK,
or at q. r. r. Round House Of
TIMOTHY w. BURBANK Administrator.
March ~, 1888 mar23d3ws
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Some heathen arc not 50 much Of the heath
On As We think read Mahometan proverb,
God has bestowed Che good things Of this
world 70 relieve cur necessities, not 70 reward
our virtues: these viii be rewarded in another
world" We know Of no greater necessity TO
DO relieved, than q stubborn cold, and We know
Of no better relief than Dr.. Bnll'sCough Syrup
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Alonzo Smith, for fifteen years carrier Of
produce over the road from Sweden to Port
land, reports that he IS robbed Saturday
night, on his return home from Portland. ci
s25 and some goods Of Considerable value,
which he had ON bis load
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS Ids~D DAY
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Wanted-Farm.
Notice is Hereby Giyen-2.
Portland Directory 3. Thurston & Co.
Wanted-House.
New Neckwear-Chas. Gusts s Co.
Great Bargaihs-Turner Bros.
Easter-Mille9t & Little.
New Goods-Owen, Moore & Co.
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- Estata Tranefara

county have been recorded st the Registry Of
Deeds.
Cape Elizabeth Cyrus Latham osamuel D.
Latham, land and buildings.
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DR.. o. FITzGERALD, Clairvoyant Physi-
clan and Surgeon, will visit Portland ON Fri
day, March Esd, remaining two days only. and
examine all who may call on him free OF
charge, at Falmouth Hotel. Dr. Fitzgerald is
meeting with remarkable success.
mar205t
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AT 10 a. m. today, F. O. Bailey & Co win
sell at house No. 500 Congress street about 100
yards English body Brussels carpet, lace cur
tains. shades, SC. See auction column
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MUSIC AND DRAMA.


MRS. pARTINGToN.
Charles Fostelle appeared last night in the
four act comedy of Mrs. Partiugton at Port
land Theatre, supported by the Harris Comedy
Comedy, and gave as much pleasure to his au.
dience as when he essayed the character in
Portland last season. Mr.. Fostelles makeup as
the Mrs. Malaprop of this country is excellent
and he is an excellent representative Of the
character. The situations throughout are RI
diculous, The climax at the end of the frat
act ends in an absurd collapse, which sends
the curtain down amid the shouts OF the entire
audience. The old fashioned dance parto.
pated in by most Of the company Is "a capital
performance. Mr.. Williams, as Ike is here,
there and everywhere, was not quite equal
TO Master Dunn, but still amusing. The
rest OF tho company play correctly and under
standinglV, but In this line of comedy they
are chiefly feeders The play will be re-
pected tonight Chander's orchestral selec-
tions gave great pleasure.
MARGARET MATHER,
Monday Miss Mather will appear at Portland
Theatre as Juliet, supported by Mines Leviek,
Alessandro Salvini, William Davidge and Mrs
Carrie Jameson. The Boston Transcript says:
miss Mather's Juliet is Of unequal quality
That 1t is largely conventional should be no
cause of wonder, nor need there be surprise
that some now bits of business appear some
what strained and Illogical. Bat at all points,
whether due to special training or 70 the use OF
such inventive faculties as may be hers, q very
high degree of faithfulness TO her duty Is n
conspicuous virtue Granted that all the err
rors of young player are hers, there yet re-
mains enough OF goodness to sustain the hope
aud to justify prediction OF greatness"
NOTES.
The tickets are selling we'll for the grand
concert to be given by tbs Boston symphony
Orchestra at City Hail next Wednesday eve
ming. Everybody win also wish 60 hear Mrs
Lillian Bailey Henschel sing, and the solos by
Mr.. Bernard Listemann, the distinguished
violinist.
There will be extra trains on the railroads TO
accommodate the neighboring towns on the oc-
casion Of the hue concert 70 be given BY the
Camilla Urso troupe at City Hall next Thurs
day. Get tickets at Stockbrldge's al once,
AT breakfast given at Delmoneo's, New
York, on Monday, 10 Herr Ludwig Banay,the
Hon. Carl SEIZURE said that he had himself
written seven tragedies before his nineteenth
year. He added that ID was not necessary to
say they were all good tragedies. They dealt
Well with The dramatic unities; oil the heroes
persisted and all the villains met the retrihu-
tive hand Of justice. The tragedies too, had
persisted, and he was glad of it.
w. w. Corcoran has sent $50 to Nicholas
Irouch, OF Baltimore the composer OF ''kaths
leen Magourneen.n who Is old and poor.
Margaret Mather will be followed at Port
land Theatre by Laavitt's Minstrels. Esmarel-
da and the Tronbadours.
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Insurance Connigsioner.

Gov. Robbie, at the almost unanimous request
Of the Legislature, has appointed Oromandel
Smith Insurance Commissioner. 1t is under.
stood that Mr.. Peakes Withdrew his name.
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FIRE at ours Beach.

Wednesday night The GUNNER residence Of
James Porter, Of saeo, situated at Hill's
Beach, was totally destroyed by FIRE. fnsur-
ancs $500. Cause, probably inceDdiarY.
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At the annual school meeting Tuesday even
ing, w. #. Eaton was chosen moderator, J, A..
Miliiken clerk, aud G.. shanning agent The
schools will commence at the discretion Of the
agent.
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An Invaluable strengthened for the nerves,
muscles and digestive organs, producing
strength and appetite. is Browns Iron Bitters.
mch21 WFM&w
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Municipal Court.

IF you do not feel well try tie health Lift.
Rooms l99l Middle Street, Portland. Ne.