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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-12

Two BANKS AT WAR.-The refusal of the
Clty National Bank of Salem, n. j., to &C
cept certain terms Of exchange offered by
the Woodstown, n. J., National Bank has
involved those institutions in wsr which
has assumed comca aspect. As the Sa-
lem bank receives on deposit daily 6 large
number of the Woodstown bank checks, q
messenger is despatched to the latter place,
eight miles distant, twice week, to receive
the money for the same. In order to pun
ian the Salem people. Cashier Fliscraft i'm
ported from Philadelphia thousands of dol
lars in silver coin, counted out in bags, to
meet these checks semi weekly. Messenger
Powell, whom the Salem hank sent down
last week, protested, whereupon Cashier
Flitcreft yesterday, when Powell appeared
with 81 500 in checks, wheeled out the mo-
ney in wheebarrow to the middle OF the
bank and dumped the whole amount loose
on the floor. compelling him to count Gu,
the entire amount When bags were esked
for in which to carry the money to Salem,
Cashier Fltcraft politely responded that
banks were not in he habit Diminishing
their patrons with purses. Powell sept
back for team and armed guard to assist
him in the transportation Of his burden.
The war continues, and is the topic of con
versstion Of the citizens of the two COUNTIES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-12
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE.

The GAZETTE, chronologically
is in the NINETIETH year Of its ex-
istence, and is not only the Oldest
paper in the State, but, with few
exceptions, in the country.
Notwithstanding the fitness Of
its years, it has kept, and will con-
tinue to keep, abreast Of the times
in all that pertains to MEMS paper
furnishing its readers daily with a
perfect mirror Of passing events
domestic and foreign
It's facilities for obtaining news
as they increase are taken aiyan-
tage Of and used for the benefit OF
its readers, who are thus kept
thoroughly posted as to all that Is
of interest politically. socially f.
nancially or commercially.
Special attention is given tomat-
tiers concerning the State and its
welfare, while its local columns
contain all that is Of the slightest
interest to Alexandrians.
It's regular correspondence from
Washington and Richmond are fes-
lures Of peculiar interest, as attest,
ed by the eagerness with wnlcl
they are read and copied BY other
papers, while its editorial depart,
ment, conducted with reference 10
the best interests Of the city State
and country, will continue to 2d-
vocate what is believed to be right
Just, honest and patriotic.
With a view to the interest OF
merchants, farmers and all inter-
ested, its commercial columns are
carefully edited and its market re-
ports are acknowledged BY al u
be faithful and accurate.
Through all this section OF ll7
State, and in all parts Of the co1g'
try where Virginians have I0ca,g ~.
there will the GAZETTE genera.J
be found, and thus as an adyeftls
ing medium it has few equals oa''
side the large cities.
In the household, counting room
ind workshop it is an eyer-w9lSolnSJ
acceptable alike to Oh anu
young, the grave and if@ gay
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-12

REMARKABLE escape Miss Lizzie Watt
had narrow escape from instant death 10
Node &; Co.'s stocking manufactory, Raad
Ing, Pa, just before the close of working
hours Wednesday evening. While leaning
out of q third story window, ooking at the
clock in the steeple OF st Paul's Roman
Cathoiic Church en- North Ninth street, she
suddenly lost her balance and fell out OF the
window. She was saved ny hairs bresth,
her toes catching hold at TIE w!do~-sssn
and suspendng her long enough to enable
several Of the 9th girls employ e3 in The
establishment to come to Der essiHarce and
drag her back BY her limbs: Afterwards
she tainted, and did not regain conscious
ness for quite while. Miss Watt seemS to
be peculiarly fortunate, as she was formerly
employed n the silk mill and was one Of
those who left the mill about twenty min
utes before it was destroyed by the cyclone
of January 8.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-12
RAILROADS.
TUE GREAT PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE

FTlHE GREAT PENNSYLVANIA ROUIE
NORTH, WEST AND SOUTHWEST.
Steel Rails, Naonieeen. Equipment
In effect February "a, 1889.
Trains leave Washington from station. corner O.:
Sixth and Streets as folloTs:
For Pittsburg and the West, Chicago Limited Ex.
press OF Pullman Vestibuled Cars at 500 a. m.
daily Fast Line, $50 q. n. daily to Cincinnati
and St. Louis, with Sleeping Cara from Pitta-
burg to Cincinnati, and Harrisburg to st. Louis;
daily except Saturday, to Chicago, with sleep-
ing Car Altoona 70 Chicago. Weston Express,
at 7:4O D. Il. dsily, with Sleeping CaTs Wash.
daily at Harrisburg with through Sleepers for
Louisville and Memphis Pacific Express, 1000
p. N. daily, for Pittsburg and the West, with
through Sleeper to Pittsburg, and Pittsburg to
Chicago
BALTIMORE AND POTOMAC RAILROAD.
For Erie, Canandaigua and Rochester daily for
Buffalo and Niagara daily except Saturday, at
1O:00p. M, with Sleeping Car Washington to
Rochester.
For Williamsport Lock Havon and Elmira, at
$50 a. N, daily, except Sunday.
For Now York and the East, 1920, 900, 11:OO
and l1:40 a. m, 2:1O, 40, 1000 and 11:20
p. m. On Sunday 900 and 11:40 a. III, 2:10,
4:10, 1000 and 1920 p. m. Limited Express
Of Pullman Parlor Cars, $40 a. m. daily, ex-
Dining Cars.
For Boston, without change, 2:10 pm. every day.
For Brooklyn \. Y, all through trains connect at
Jersey City With boats Of Brooklyn Annex,
afordirg direct transfer to Fulton street, avoid.
ing double feTriags aer95s N91 York City
a. me- 2:10, 4:1O, 600, $40, 1000 and 11:2O
D. m. On Sunday 900 and 11:40 q. m, 2:1O
4:1O 500, $40, 1000 and 11:20 p. m. Linn
tied Express, all Parlor Cars $40 q. N. week
days, and 3:45 p 70. daily, with Dining Car.
For Atlantic City HOO and lao a. m. week
days.
For baltimore 6:s5, 1920, $40, 900, $40, $50,
Hoo and 11:40 am, 1908 2:10, 3:45, 40,
APO, 4:4O, 600, TAO $40, 1000 and 11:20
D. m On Sunday, 800, 500, $50 and 11:40
a. M, 2:1o, 3:45, 40, 600, z:4o, 9:1o, 1000
and 11:20 p. m.
For Pope's Creek Line, 1920 a. NJ, and 4:4O p. m,
daily, except Sunday.
For Annapolis 7:20 and 900 p n, and 1905,
and ADO p. NJ, daily except Sundays. On
Sundays at 900 a. n. and 4:10 p. m.
81 sxASDRIA AND FREDERICKSBURG RAILWAY
aND ALEXANDRIA AND WARRINGTON BAILRoAD
For Alexandria, $50, 6:35, 1925, $40, $40, and
1857 a. M, 1905 noon, 2.06, $40, 4:25 $780,
6O1, sos, 1905 and 1887 z, ~ On Sun
day Mt 4:30, 9:45, and 1857 2. H., and $50,
Col, sos and 1908 p. In.
Accommodation for Quantico T:2o a. N. and 800
p. m. weekdays.
For Richmond and the South, 4:30 and 1887 q.
m, daily, and $40 p. M, daily, except Sunday.
Trains leave Alexandris FOR Washington, 605
7:O5, 800, $40, 1915 and 11:07 q. m; LOO,
300, 3:21, 5:10, 6:30, 7:05, 9:32, 1O:42 and
11:05 p. M On Sunday at $40 and 11:07
a. M; 200, $40, 1905, 9:32 and 1912 p. M.
Tickets and information at the Office, Northeast
corner Of 18th street and Penns. Avenue, and at
the station, where orders be left FOR the check
ing of baggage &c destination from hotels and
residences. ]. &. WOOD, G. P. a.
CHAs. E. PUGR, G. II.
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Opening and CLOSING Of Me Mails

Northern mails close 81 80 snd 1O3Oa m
*nA l2:15 ard 600 p. 10. Orel At s3Os m
1890 NJ, $50 ard 6:3G 2. N.
SoI.thcm mails, -ia Richmond. Va close 81
10: 30 a. L., $3.50 and 900 p 10. Omen st $50
and 1880 q. III.
southwestern maiis, via Charlottesville Y,
cioGo AZ $40 snd ll:z5 a. H. ana 800 p. m.
OPen 1T $50 2. m 100 IN. suG 30 p. N.
MANASSAS Division uaiis close at 2.3O D. NJ
snd 900 p m. Open at loco a. L. and .36pn.
Aie1an1ris and Round Hill. Vs.. mails closes
SIS a. N. sad 4:f0 =. N, Open SO 600 8. n and
$3.50 p. IN.
Closed mails to Falls Church Vienna, FairtaI
{. u, Hcrndon, Loesburs Iu,coiiylilg and Round
En-, Va, cloae Al 40 p. "a. ana open "a. 9.0Oam.
Western mails close at 1890 H. M 1915 and
$40 .. L. Open NJ $50 and lo0oa H., and
300 ?. NJ.
Washington Dc. n.qiis close at 1870 and 1890
H., sni i2:45, 4:4U AMI $40 p. N. Oren
$50 snd loco m, 1900 N, and BOG and
80 p. m.
aice Hours + Open al $50 a. m. cio.p at $50
p. II. 0Fon 81 $50 ?. n. Close at : p. H..
sunday hoars-0Qon at 900 5 81. Close E;
':;5U Is, m.
CARRIERS Collections made on 8.
trip roules---G.3o aud 1000 p 10 300
200 and o: 10 ?. m. On Strip route-63U al
900 I. II. and 5.45 p M.
Deliveries msde ri 500 a. m, il u. and 500
.. IN.
sunday Carriers window open at 800 aHd
c - II $50 a. n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-12
e@- SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO ALL
ORDERS WITHOUT THE CITY.

HARDWARE, CUTLERY, &C., for the country
IL trade, at 328 King, corner of Royal street.
Alexandria. Ya.-We have just received at tho
above number very large and general stock of
goods in our line to which We invite the attention
of purchasers, both wholesale and retail It will
pay you to examine our stock before making your
purchases its costs nothing TO try. We make spe-
Pocket Knives, Locks, Hinges, &C., Selves and
other desirable goods. On hand English and
American Scythes, snaths, Rakes, scythe Stones,
GraSs Hooks, Hoes, Forks, &C. at extremely
low prices, Call and gee at 1913 King street.
my7 J. T. CREIGHTON q SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-12
DIRECTORS
or Tx
Principal Business H9l88s Of t5s n,
Agricultural
Herbert Bryant No. III King stree,.

Agricultural!
Herbert Bryant, No 1T King streor
2szks.
Burke & Herbert, cor. King and gsi,r.-
Citizens National Bank, 4 y. cor, p,i '.ISe:
Lee streets. -'Ace e
treeta. az II,
socks, stationary .7d Pri1aae
G. z. French, 90 King s5ree..
S. F, Dyson, eos King street.
China, Glassware. q
E.J. KILLER, son 8 Co, SIS King sreei
C0nlscuoners.
Henry Brengle, I29 King stree.
DIV Goods and Eo,i,a.
D. Beudheim, $40 King street
J. r. Chapman, 424 King street
/. EIchherg Co., cor. King ana r..f.
4. Z. Slaymakor, los King street ''s'
z. Tsckett, 100 King street.
Drugs sd chenica.s
Ernest L. Allen, corner King and D..
". e. Creighton & Co., i. w ear ~.
eoyel streets. lug ~
E. s. Iesdbester & Fro, 7 S. F...rf.- 49,.
BroaGus & Smith, cor. King srt Pqi-.
} D. h. Lunt, II. c. cor. XII aad wash ,''a,''
ST. cots. 'as'g
l. 5tabls1 . Co. 4. a. coz. Eag md
ton stroeta. ''df
waFheid & Hau, cor. Prince End F.ir,,,..
Furniture.
NJ Ruben & Sons cor King aui S., 4.,,.
erocers ana Liquor nss.cr.. ~
Robert Elliott, corner St. Asa2h and r,,...
&C. Milburr, II IL. Roya. stree ''4' Sc
Charles King y Son, 81 Cameron st-oo,
Harlow 6 Bro u. ". coz. Goyal AID o..
streets. -'-''a-
". A. Johnson, L. Q. cos Ro5s! and Can.
strects. ALT
{ McBurnoy & Son, ". cor. King s,5 70
t5e,on streets.
G. Wp. Ramsay, cor ENG and St. 4sspb So.
Hardware aas Cgter7.
IT. Creighton & Son. IS King -rc,
,. F. Pcake coz King and Pft-st-e.-.
Hotels and Ros,aa1aa.s
Braddock House.
Insurance
Mount Vernon Insurance COMPANY
.s7s..srs
K. C. Acton, COS King street
Z. yHii0t, 10 y. foya, sr,ea.
,La.lte. &c.
Perry, Snioot g CO. So. a5eoracr sAe,op,,5
Union SITS.
Josiah b. D -aoo'. q aog.l Epson s.
Naoh:n.ss
G.8. Moore, 65 Union sueot.
WcOd end Goa.
". a. smoot & Co foot Of Princess ST.
J. = Ii merman. faot Of Quecn 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-12

(tHOICE GOODS AT 328 KING STREET,
" Corner Of Royal.
The subscribers invite the attention of pur-
chasers to their very largo stock of HARDWARE,
&c. at their old stand, on tho corner of Royal and
King streets, embracing general variety Of Fine
Pocket and Table Cutlery, Eazors Scissors. &c
also choice lot of Fine Ca:vers and Forks at re-
duced prices Call and famine.
dec17 T. CREIGHTON & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-12

WARRENTON-Trains Nos so, 81, 81. 55
SIS and 50 connect daily to and from Warrenton.
FRANKLIN DIyISION-Daly, except Sunday.
Leave Rocky Mt. 7:3O a. H. arrive Franklin
Junction 1890 a. M; leave Franklin Junction
7:3O p. M arrive Rocky Mt. 1890 p. m.
GORDoNSVILLE-Train leave Orange for
Gordonsville 2:30 p. n. and 9:35 p. m. daily,
aud 500 a. m. and 11:45 8. m. daily except Sun
day. Returning, leave 1Gordonsvlle for Orange
$50 g. m. 1886 p m daily, and 10:4o g. m. and
1:35 p. m daily except Sunday.
WASHINGTON AND OHIO DIVISION.
ALL TRAINS DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY.
Leave Alexandria from VIM. depot st 9:07 am.
and 400 p. M; arrive at Round Hill 80 g. m.
and 7:20 p. N.
Returning trains leave Bound Hill Cos a. M.
and 1:25 p. M, arriving at Alexandria at S:26
a. N. and $50 p. m.
The sos a. IN. train from Alexandria connects
at Round Hill with stage for Blue Ridge, Berry
vile ard Winchester, and at Lecsburg with stages
for Aldie and Middeburg.
The 9;07 q. m. train and 4:50 p. m. train from
Alexandria connect st Vienna with stages for
Fairfax Court House.
SLEEPING ChE SERVICE.
On trains Nos. 81 AID 81 Pullman Buffet Sleep.
ors between New York aud Atlantis, via Dan.
willie.
thule Sleepers between Washington and New
Orleans and Washington and Aiken, via Dan
vile.
On trains Nos. So and 81 Pullman Slecpers be-
tween Washington and Louisville, and Char
lottesvilc and Cincinnati
On trains Nos. 81 and 55 Pullman Sleepers be-
tween Washington and Louisville, and Char
lottesville and Cincinnati.
On trains Nos. "a and 50 Pullman Buffet
Sleepers between Washington and Memphis,
via Lynchburg.
On trains Nos. 80 and SO Pullman Buffet
Sleepers between Washington and New Orleans
via Lynchburg and Kennesaw route.
Through tickets on sale at the principal stations
to all points. For rates or information apply to
any agent of the Company, or to
C.M. BORUM, D. P A., Alexandris, Va.
JAMES L. TAYLOR, G. P. a, Washington, DC
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-12

1t has been learned rom friends of the
Rockefeller family that when Miss Bessie
Rockefeller was married short time ago to
Charles A. Strong, 500 OF the Rev. A. 81.
Strong, D. D., President OF the Rochester
Theological Seminary, hesRather made her
u present of 81, 100000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-12
WAKEFIELD < Hall
rue Gls T g ,
Corne: Prince end Fairfax street

Corne: Prince end Fairfax street.
descriptions a speciality. English, French,
German end Domestic Toilet Soaps; Genuine
Farina Cologne; Msgnolia, Hedyosmia, Gcranium
and Florida Water; Genuine Lubin's Extracts;
Sponges, Hair brushes and Combs; best English
Tooth Brushes; fun assortment OF Patent Medi.
cines, Coxe's Gelatino, Corn Starch Sea Moss Fas
rine; Spices Of all kinds, and select stock Of ali
articles sod by druggists st prices as low as the
ssme quality can be obtained elsewhere. dec
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-12

10 IS a m Ar. Washing lie 30 m
5 10 nc 9 81 m Ar Alexa. ar. 80 p IN 90 n III
5 is pm A. IN Ar Mauas. ar. 90 p m 8 10 n m
80 m 6 - IN AR. Fl. Roy. ar IL p m II IS m
As IN 81 m Ar. Rivertn. ar. 20 IN Il 10 p IN
: 20 m. t Is III. Lv.Strasbg. ar 6 10 m l 90 D m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-12

CEAsONABLE-sPICEs, &c.-Green Ginger,
y White Mustard Seed, Celery do, Black Pop
per, White do, Ground Mustard Turmeric, Garlic.
Mace, Nutmegs, Cloves and Cinnamon; also Fur
nture Varnish, White do, Furniture Polish,
Hard Oil Finish Xat and Roach Posons, insect
Powder OF various kinds, Powder Guns, Csmphor,
Tar Paper, &C., sc.
sep24 E.s. LEADBEATER & BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-12
Successors to B. Il. stablerl
DRUGGISTS AN

n. ". Corner King and Washington Street
Dealers in Patent Medicines, Drugs, Cigars and
Cigarettes, Fine Tooth Brnshes, Nail Brushes
Gorman and Domestic Cologne, Hair Brushes,
Sponges, Flesh STRAPS, &c. Especial caro- given to
prescriptions jan2S-tf ,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-12
(OLD DOMINION WORKS.

HARDWARE AND CUTLERY AT 32S KING
Ii STREET, CORNER OF ROYAL.
We have received our supply of goods for the
season, embracing general assortment as to style
and quality, which We propose to sell at very low
prices, and invite call from al in want. Come
aud examine the goods. We have on hand supply
of Table Cutlery, Spoons and other goods in the
hoasokeepers' line, which VIC selling at re-
duced prices, wholesale and retail.
octS J.T. CREIGHTON g. SON.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-05-06
GUESTS LEFT IN THEIR NIGHT CLOTHES
Fire Eushes Through the south Wing
OF the Bangor House,
Cutting that Part OF the Building,
Burning Furniture and Baggage.
Guests and Police Aid the <lremen
and the Flames are subdued.

BANGOR, May 5.-The entire south wing
of the Bangor House was gutted by fire this
morning. The flames caught in the boiler
room shortly after o'clock, and spread so
rapidly that many of the guests were obliged
to escape In their night clothes and lose the
baggage and property in their rooms. The
hotel was owned by F. o. Beal, and insured
for $4,000. 1t was under a ten years lease
to ii. @. Chapman, who had an insurance of
$1,000 on the furniture. which will about COW
er the loss in the wing. Z. M. Hersey had
$4,000 insurance on the furniture in his apart.
ment which was partially destroyed. The
fire assembled the walls Of the three story
wooden structure connecting the two large
brick buildings forming the hotel. Six
streams Of water were thrown upon the
flames, which, after three hours work, were
extinguished. Some Of the guests were nat
urally excited, but became calm when they
found there was no Immediate danger No
accident occurred. Much of the furniture
was saved. but somewhat damaged in the re-
moval. The fire was confined to the wooden
structure, the roof of which was consumed
and the walls damaged. This portion of the
building was completely drenched with wa
ter The boarders and guests at the hotel,
the police and others lent valuable assistance
in saving furniture. Notwithstanding the
big fire there was but little disarrangement
In the service Of the house, the guests being
served with meals at nearly regular hours.
As soon as the loss is adjusted. rebuilding
VIII at once commence, and in the meantime
the house will be able to provide for its large
run Of custom by the use of outside rooms
when the demand exceeds the large remain
ing accommodations.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-05-06
BINS
Extracts !
The finest Perfumes in the world. At
SchlOttePbeck & FOSs.
a GIFT FROM THE ORIENT.
A Jade Ring Added to the Smith
sonian's Treasures.
1t Is $500 Years Old, and Recalls an
Ancient ceremony-How Troops
Could be Rushed Into New York
in War Time-A Maine Mans
Pension Case.

WASHINGTON, May 5.-The Chinese min
lister has made valuable gift to the regents
of the Smithsonian Institution. Ensconced
in beautiful gold plush case is ''jade"
ring about ten inches in diameter, and one
third of an inch in thickness. 1t has boil
low center about four inches in diameter.
The face of the ring has ornamental spots,
and its back is quite smooth. 1t is of pale
pea hue, though it was originally of cream
color. Upon it is a cream colored spot about
the size of a ten cent piece, which, if con-
tinuously rubbed with piece of silk will
grow in size. This ring is known as the
"un pek" jewel of the dynasty Of Han, who
reigned about $500 years ago.In that dynasty
the court officials. when having an audience
with the Emperor, held this ring with both
hands, thrusting their fingers into the open
ing and guarding against moving their hands
while addressing the throne. 1t was used as
an emblem of submission or respect for their
sovereign. 1t has been buried with its
owner and was unearthed from his
sepulchre recently and is considered very
valuable.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-05-06
PERKINS, PECULIAR PLEA FOR JUSTICE.
He Fires a Blank Cartridge at
President Carnot
And Says He Did 1t TO Call Attention
to His Wrongs.
Samoan Affairs and a Christening
In the German Capital.

PARIS, May 5-A man who gives the name
of Perrin, and says he is a marine store
keeper. fired blank cartridge at President
Carnot today, when the latter was leaving
the Elysee Palace to attend the centenary
celebration at Versailles. Perrin was ar
rested and taken to the police station. He
explained that he had no desire to kill the
President. but merely wished to expose the
fact that he lPerrinl was victim of injus-
tice. The crowd that gathered In the neigh
borhood of the Elysee threatened to lynch
the prisoner. The President and party pro-
ceeded through Chaville and were enthus-
iastically greeted. Upon reaching Versailles
the President lnaugurated the memorial tab
let affixed to the building in which the States
General met 100 years ago today. The Pres
indent and his escapt then repaired to the
hall of Mirrors in the palace where there
was a grand assemblage Of the deputies and
senators. At the palace Mr.. Leroyer de-
livered an address of welcome to the Presi-
dent. Perrin complained that he had been
unjustly punished by the governor of Mar
Unique, and that he had appealed in vain.
His family is in destitute circumstances.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-05-06


PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING IN LEW
IsroN.
The Maine State League held meeting at
the Exchange Hotel. Lewiston, last Saturday
evening. Messrs. Garrity and Kehoe Of
Portland, Clark and Skofeld of Bath, Fitz-
gerald and Kearins Of Lewiston, and Davis
Of Gardiner, formerly Of the Bostons, st.
Louis Browns and other well known clubs.
were present as delegates.
The question of filling the vacancy caused
by the withdraw of Biddeford first came up,
and applications from various cities were re-
ceived, but Gardiner seemed to offer the best
advantages, and was unanimously selected
as the fourth city, thus completing
the membership and ensuring four good,
substantial cities as members of the league.
1t was voted that the season commence on
Memorial Day and end Sept. 1st.
The league staff Of umpires were selected,
and consist of McKenna Of Gardiner, Neal Of
Lewiston. Parshley of Bath, and Burns Of
Portland. This ensures four good. square
men in this department.
1t was voted that each club shall send in
the contracts of their players to the secre-
tary on or before May 10th.
The schedule committee handed In the
schedule for the season, which allows for
two games a week for each club, Wednes-
days and Saturdays, one at home and one
abroad, and two games on holidays. 1t
will be published In the PRESS In detail very
soon.
Among the well known ball players
around the corridors Of the hotel during the
meeting were the Lezotte brothers, McManus
and O'Brien OF Lewiston, Kearins Of the
Skowhegans. and several Of the Colbys and
Bates mines.
Everybody predicted q very favorable sea-
son, and reported great interest and rivalry
in the various cities. and look forward to the
opening of the league season with great con-
fdence in their own team to sweep every
thing before it. There Is great rivalry be-
tween Portland and Bath, growing out Of the
old time polo games when these cities were
rivals for the championship in polo, and
when they meet look out for music and D all
playing.
The Portlands, Lewistons and b aths are
about complete, while Gardiner expects TO
secure King. Pushor, Priest and others Of
the Skowhegans of last year, which ensures
them rafting team.
Bath has already sold 100 season tickets to
the merchants and business men of the
town, which shows the interest felt In their
team in that city.
The Portlands open their exhibition sea-
son in Portland next Saturday, in a benefit
game with the Baths as opponents. They
have secured the Portland grounds for the
league games, and will have a team worthy
of the city, and feel that their efforts will be
appreciated by liberal patronage.