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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-04
Uncle Jery's Young @en Need
Better Machines for Wa itching Ir.

At meeting Of the managers of the
Board of Trade yesterday, the subject of
getting the Weather Bureau of Portland
advanced to the first grade was discussed.
The meteorological committee, Messrs. c.
81. Farley, d. w. Clark and M. N. Rich,
reported heartily in favor of it. BY such
change, as explained by Mr.. E. @. Jor-
dan, there would be added to the equip
ment an improved rain gauge, which will
register the rainfall for any portion of the
day, as required. The exact amount of
rain which falls In smart shower, lasting
an hour more or less, can he measured.
This information will be of great service
In reckoning the increased capacity re-
quired in sewers to take care of the sud-
den flow Of water from shower, or In
constructing dams on streams aud rivers
where the water Is liable to rise quickly in
a heavy rain storm. Mr.. d. w. Clark
spoke. favoring the change. 1t was voted
that copies Of the report Of the committee
be forwarded to Uucle Jerry Rusk and
Congressman T.B. Reed. Uncle Jerry 3 two
young men here are doing such good work
that they merit the best appliances to be
had. Also, Portland is port of sufficient
Importance to have well equipped Office.
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PICTURES
and EASELS.

So will enable you to make a
present that will always be adj
mired think OF it last year 81
would not have bought the same
style OF Picture or as nice an
Easel.
Prices down? We should say
so. See the beautiful imported
Draperies and POrtieres that are
bringing $50 in Chicago and New
York, selling at our store for
$l3. 1t takes a manager to keep
his eyes open for these bargains,
and we calculate to be on deck
every day in the week.
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VETERAN FIREMEN.
Constitution Adopted and Further
steps Toward Organization
Taken,


The second meeting of the veteran fire.
men was held in Ward Three ward room
last evening, ex-Engineer Henry Fox in
the chair and ex-Foreman j. W. Plaisted
acting as secretary. Ex-Chief A. j. Cum
mlngs for the committee on bylaws reported
That the constitutions Of veteran associa-
tions In Boston, Charlestown, Worcester,
Lowell and Newton, Mass. and Provi-
dence, r. l., had been examined and the
best parts of each taken and Incorporated
into the proposed constitution. The name
is the Portland Veteran Firemen's Asso-
citation. Any person who was in any fire
department either as regular member or
volunteer, prior to June /. 1886, or who has
been a member for any six consecutive
years may become member by paying 81
and the with annual dues. The annual
meeting Is to be held on the third Thursday
of December, and business meetings will be
held in March. June and September. The
object as stated is to keep alive the old
time friendships and to take care of the
sick and suffering members. The report
was accepted on motion of r. Fl. Ball.
After those who proposed to become men,
bers had signed book to that effect, the
bylaws were accepted seriatim without
opposition save in that regarding the date
to be fixed for definition of the term
veteran.
JOSIAH G. Ward thought 1886 should be
changed to 1871, but he stood alone.
On motion of A. J. Cummings a vote of
thanks was extended the Stevens & Jones
Co., Hall L. Davis and Bailey & Noyes for
gifts of books.
On motion Of Daniel Glazier the commit
tee which provided the bylaws was made
committee to nominate list of officers,
reporting at the next meeting.
Mr.. Charles F. Plummer suggested that
the next meeting should be Dec. 18th, and
on motion OF Engineer Thomas Payne the
meeting adjourned to that date.
Mr.. Plummer presented as the nucleus of
a collection of relics, roll call of Portland
Engine Co. No. B for April 8, 1871.
Inc following persons became charter
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-04
KID GLOVES.

The famous Centemeri Kid Gloves,
sold only by us, have no equal In this
country at the price, s1.45. They al.
ways make very acceptable present.
Give your orders early, as the demand
for these most popular Gloves always
exceeds the supply at Christmas time.
We have also a variety OF other
makes and styles In Kid Gloves, Kid
Mittens and In SILK and Wooden, at
the lowest prices.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-04
Meeting Of Builders snd:Mechanics

The Builders Exchange of Portland will
be addressed Friday at Room 10, First Ma
tional Bank building, by Geo. Libby, Esq,
on the lien laws. All builders and me-
chanics are cordially invited. The National
Builders Association. of which the Port
land Exchange is a member, are endeavor-
ing to get In the various states uniform
laws relating to liens on new buildings.
This is.in order to protect contractors and
builders by giving them liens on their work
until the contract price Is paid.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-04
She caushtthe Dog

A lady was walking down Spring street
yesterday absorbed in her thoughts and
carrying her arms In front of her with
hands clasped together, as ladies frequen t
ly do. When she reached the high board
fence near the Baker boarding house she
sheared in near the fence and was walk
Ing with her head down. when dark APP
partition flew over the fence, brushed her
face and landed full In her arms. The lady
did not scream. neither did she faint. She
simply unclasped her hands and let the
creature fall. 1t was red setter dog
which had disregarded the maxim Look
before YOU leap,"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-04

We have received very choice line
In new patterns for the Christmas
trade. Prices from S1.0O to $500
per yard.
We shall offer one OF the most ex.
tensive lines OF goods for Christmas
presents OF a very useful and prac.
ticai character ever shown In Port.
land.
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ParIor Stoves.

The weather is against their
sale but. just as sure as this Is
December, zero weather will be
here and If y0u have no Stove
You would do well to look over
our line and see how cheap we
can sell You one.
All the Blankets are gone ex-
cept a few pairs. Was it any
wonders Wholesale price was
$3.50, retail price was So we
sold at $3.50, and when people
looked at them they bought
quick for fear we would alter our
minds. It was a genuine clear
ance. Probably fifty pairs or
so are left; II you happen to
want a pair or so, better see
about them right OF.
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NEW ADxRRs asEmENrs.
NOTHING TO COMPLAIN OF.

And there is Silyerware !; see
the choice berry dishes, fruit
dishes, cake baskets, castOrs and
tea sets, to say nothing OF pie
knives, oyster ladies, ice water
sets, butter dishes and pickle
stands; all Rogers Al or Reed
Il BartOa's goods we keep no
trashy Silyerware, every article
has been sorted ont and every
thing not of the very latest style
was put aside to go at the sscri-
flee price. III Silverware is in
your mind we can sell you cheap
er than any store.
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MUSIC AND DRAMA.
THE BRIGANDs.

LIN ohlUANOS.
Last evening, at the theatre, the opera
company sang The Brigands to large and
enthusiastic audience. and did it very well,
too. Armand as the chief of the brigands
and Wolff as his lieutenant, were good, the
latter especially so. Miss Marie Laurens
took the part of Tiovella, the brigand,s
daughter. and play it well, her singing
being unusually gesi. The subordinate
parts. Wooley as captain of the carbineers,
Ranney as Cashier Joseph. Reed, Jones
and Stout were very well taken.
In the last act, Misses Multner and
Hatcher appeared in the skirt dance. and
were heartily encored. Though there are
no catchy airs In the opera, the music is
bright Iand the play is full of action and
was we'll recelvad
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-04

The Atkinson Company was busy all
day yesterday changing over the lower
floor for the Christmas trade. They tell
about specialties and more than they had
last year. That would seem impossible,
but that they have expected large trade
ia easily seen and there is no danger Of
disappointment. for Atkinson can always
draw, as their styles are the latest.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-04
CONCERT AT THE CAPE.
The following is the programme for the
concert at Town Hall Cane Elizaheth this
THE SYMPHONY CONCERT.

The programme for the New York Syn
phony Orchestra concert, given yesterday,
leaves little more to be said In favor of the
entertainment next Thursday evening.
The orchestra is the orchestra of America.
1t is body of experienced and thorough
musicians, many of whom are recognized
soloists Of rare merit. With the exception
of few artists recently selected abroad,
by Mr.. Walter Damroscb, nearly all of
these musicians have played together for
more than decade of years, both in grand
opera and in the concerts of the Sympho-
ny and Oratorio societies.
CORA TANNER.
"Will She Divorce Bims" the play In
which Cora Tanner will appear in this
city next Monday and Tuesday, is the sto-
ry of husbands unfaithfulness land
wife's Miss Tanner's) devotion, which
leads her to become reconciled to him af-
ter she has instituted proceedings for d.
voice, the reconciliation being effected by
a mutual friend. who is also the rejected
sutton for the wife's hand, and whom the
husband suspects Of aiding in getting the
divorce to obtain the hand and heart of the
heroine. Among the comedy roles there is
young welded couple on the point Of Oh
tanning divorce because of "too much
mother-in.law" and "too much father-in-
law" the divorce proceedings being
quashed by the father Of the bride and the
mother of the husband. With these two
plots running through 1t, there is not lag
ging point in the play from beginning to
end.
THE CoUTHoUI CONCERT.
ln the fourth entertainment OF the
Stockbridge Popular course this evening,
beside Mr.and Mrs. Shandrew and the 9TH
er artists from abroad, our own Cecilian
Quartette will take part. The quartette
went to Auburn Monday evening, and
quite captivated erybody. The Lewis
ton Journal says:
The Cecilian Quartette sang exceedingly wei
at all times. and In some instances with more
than usual artistic finish and harmony. The
ladies' are individual singers OF mucn culture
and many gifts, while as an organization tney
TAKE an admirable position In musical circles
thiS season The solo work was happy In selec S
tne spanish dance by the quartette and the
"four Little Curly-headed Coons."
NOTES.
The sale of course tickets to the "Stock-
bridge" and Popular" courses at course
prices continues for one week only. They
are In great demand, and all desiring coed
course seats should call at Stockbridge's at
once.
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A few words on-a subject that
that doesn't properly belong to
Christmas, but its no harm to
mention that. We have taken
ten per cent off the price of
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-04
HAhDKERcHIEES.

Almost endless variety Of qualities,
styles and prices, In SILK, Lisen and
Lawn, prices from Be. to $500. No
one can fail to be suited or apprec late
the values offered. This will be one
OF the most attractive departments In
the city from now until Christmas.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-04
DEATHS

In this city, December 8. Patrick Martin.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
In this city. Dec. 2, Samuel j. FosS. aged 43
years.
Funeral this forenoon at 1880 O'Clock, at
MS late residence. No. 101 Oxford. Burial at
Machias.
In this city, Dec. 3, Martha Laura, infant
daughter Of Charles f. and Anna nj. Curtis
aged IL months 81 days.
Funeral this Friday afternoon at 2 O'Clock,
from the residence of her pare1ts. rear OF No.
81 Smith street.
The funeral service of the late Jonathan
Meserve will take place this Friday afternoon
at 2 o'clock, from his late residence, No. ~
Cherry street. Burial at convenience of the
familyl
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-04

In Hallowell, Nov. 20. Benz. w. Lapham of
Augusta and Miss Agnes Field.
In winthrop. Nov. 20, j. A. Foster and Miss
Maggie Penniman,
In Bethel. Nov. 20, Fred d. Crawford OF JEFF
ferson. N. H., and Miss Helen A. Tuell of Bethel
In Phipsburg. Nov. rs, Geo. f. Blaisdeli and
Miss Jane nj. Mereen.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-04
corham Grange Course.

The Gorham Grange course will open
Monday evening in Rldlon Hall with a
concert by the Haydn Quartette of Port
land, Chas. Cressey, pianist. assisted by
Mrs. E. p. CARL, reader,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-04

PORTLAND. December A, 1891
"<HE new Fans like
Il the new materi-
ais for evening
costumes are as unsub-
stantial as a breath, as
light and gauzy as a
cloud.
A pretty example in
black gauze, mounted on
carved ebony sticks has a
bunch of shadowy grey
flowers painted in one cor
ner and is thickly strewn
with silver discs and
spangles. 1t sparkles
splendidly at night and
looks well with any kind
of ball dress.
Ostrich feather fans
are made in three or four
different colors to har-
monte with the new
shot silks and gauzes.
Dainty and inexpensive
fans are of white gauze
with painted flowers scat
tered all over them. The
Japanese paper fans,
brush decorated, are pref
tier than ever and they
cost little.
We are showing a SUI
perb line of fans.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-04

In looking through our suit
department yesterday We
found many lines that sizes
are broken, one. two or
three Of a kind. The largest
part of them are small and
medium sizes.
Prices cut In half. That's
the story. Early corners will
secure a choice iof the pat
terms.
overcoats come next, too
many small sizes. Kerseys,
Motions land EIysians re-
duced 80 per cent from for
n1er selling prices.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-04

Each succeeding year
sees a lettering of the
Art Needlework exhibit
ton. The things we
show this year are more
ambitious than ever, of a
higher class and choicer.
You can spend a pro6ta-
bic hour here any day
this week.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-04

NJ q. Lsrrabee has added another col
umn of bargains to his advertisement
Which VIII be found this morning on the
second page. Some fine bargains can be
found at the bargain counter.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-04
Easy Chairs and Rockers.

We know Of no article that
gives more solid satisfaction to
the receiver Of a present than a
comfortable, r0Omy chair it
lasts, it keeps you in remem-
brance for it gives ease and adds
beauty to any room.
One speciality is a Leather
Chair for $500; they we're never
made for the money, but the fac.
tory went to the mischief,
couldn't pay its debts !; goods
sold by sheriff, and we have
them. What you might call a
bargain.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-04
PERSONAL.

Bon. Thomas b. Reed left for Washing
ton yesterday.
Forrest Goodwin, Esq, was in the city
yesterday on his way to Washington.
Postmaster John G. Small was yesterday
elected member Of the board Of trade.
Dr George Il. Cummings has just re-
turned from three weeks visit to the
hospitals Of New York city.
Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Way Of Vermont
arrived In the city yesterday to spend the
winter with their SOD, DIR. George Way.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-04

Crops are good, weather Ia
good, our tempers 0ught to be
good, and III ever folks were in-
inclined ito royalty celebrate
Christmas this ought TO be the
year.
BE happy yourself aud make
everyone else as happy as you
can.
1t won't cost you much for
your Christmas Presents il you
come TO us. We have lowered
our prices, secured specialties,
and will give you a chance to
select some of the handsOmest
goods for trifling sums.
1873 different STYLES of
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-04

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
decl1 sodGw1y
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-04
are. WInsIoM,a soothIner sxru,

Mrs. WInslow's Soothing Syrup
has been used over Fifty Years by millions Of
mothers for their children while Teething, with
perfect success. 1t soothes thes child, softens
the Gums, allays Pain, cures Wind Collie, regu-
lates the bowels, and is the best remedy for
Diarrhea, whether arising from teething or
other causes. For sale by Druggists in every
part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs.
winslow's Soothing Syrup. 25c BOTTLE
febeMW&F&w1y.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-04
HARRINGTON BROS,
543 Congress street.

The t0edther toddy
Is likely to be
Jatr and iodrmer.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-04
MAR RlAcEe.

Beecham's Pills cure bilious and nervous
ills
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-04
Fur CapHs All Marked Down.


A large variety at popular
prices from the best mannfac-
turers
Latest styles in waterproof
Newmarkets with Silk Lined
Capes just received, to be sold
under price.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-04
BLACK DRESS GOODS.

so cent Brilliantines, 26c.
IS cent FancyWeaves, 48c.
ST Twills & Fancies. 500.
$1.25 Hindo TwilIs, ZSc.
This is the largest Offering of
fine Dress Goods and at the low
est prices that has been made by
any retail house in Maine.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-04

The Policy. plans OF the UNION
MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COM
PANY embrace among others, Ordinary
Lie, Ordinary Life with an Adjusted
Premium for 10 years, Limited Pay
ment Life and Endowm nts.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-04
CHENEY Bros posess SILK,

"a inches wide, regular $1.OO quality,
In all the evening shades, only soc.
per yard.
HUNDREDS OF DOZENS OF
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-04
OUR WEATHER.

Winthrop loc. Cigars are perfection, try
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-04
FUR & QUILTED LIVED CIRCULARS.

Prices SIC, 81, 90, 25, 80, 35,
30, 40. 5O,65, IS, so, 125. No
better goods and no better bar
gains to be obtained than we
offer. Wholesale discounts on
Fur Lined Circulars during this
sale.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-04
]. z. LIBBYS
CHI RIS TMAS SALE!
COlORED DRESS GOODS.

Departm mt OyerstOcked.
Counters must be cleared for
other goods. Prices below
wholesale cost. Rare chance to
purchase
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SILKS. HDHFS. GLOVES,
AND
TABLE LINEN.
FOR FANCY WORK.

China Silks, 22 inches wide, all
silk In black, and a great variety OF
shades for fancy work, suitable also
for waists and evening dresses. Sold
everywhere In regular sales at so
cents. Look at our prices, 25c. per
yard.
SILK GAUzES AND SILK NETS.
Beautiful goods for fancy work aud
evening dresses, regular value 5Oc.,
75c. and $1.0O, all to be closed out at
the ridiculously low price OF 15c. per
yard.
SILK vElvETs AND PIUSREs SOC. PER YD,
Figured Silk Bengalines and Fancy
Brocaded Satins, FL inches wide, ele.
CANT goods for fancy work. evening
dresses and combinations, reduced
from $3.50 to CSC. per yard.
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| LADIES'
| Garments & FurS.
Closing out a Bankrupt Stock
just purchased, Of
LADIES' NEWMARKETS
Last Seasons styles. Prices
$3.50 to $3.50. Only 0ne-f0urth
OF their cost for some Of the lot.
Our own Long Garments and
Plush Jackets, last seasons
styles, just soc on the $1.0O.
New Sample Garments i'm the
latest styles, just purchased from
the manufacturers at much less
than their cost, will be offered at
VERY Low PRICES.
Chey q Refer Jackets, So: 50 |
" 4.SO
Fur Trimmed IS 6.OO
Fur Trimmed at SO. IL, IA, Is,
Is, Is, 20. 20, 2S, 30, 33, 35,
40.
Latest styles i'm Long Gar
ments with Long Capes Just re-
ceiyeG. Prices $3.50 to $25.
PLUSH CLoAKS

At the wholesale discount, COM
mencing at SI6.20. The great
est values offered In Plush ClOaks
by any house east of Boston, and
less than BOstOn's prices.
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Lot ii. All our highest priced
French and Scotch Suitings in
single dress patterns. the newest
styles ia the market, will be
closed at just half price.
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Science Of Life.

For years the sick have gathered from all
pats of the world to be treated by DIR.
Flower; they have come on their crutchss,
and gone away without them; the rheu-
matte has leaped; the paralytic has run /;
cancers. tumors. female diseases, nervous
prostration. in fact, all chronic diseases he
seems to handle without difficulty.
DIR. Flower has published small work,
entitled
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-15

printed notices and swarmed down upon
Manager Albert just "to talk matters over"
Ten thousand dollars are hung up in
prizes and all the old stars of the tan bark
with few exceptions will be on hand. The
general plan of the match is drawn in this
way. The $4,000 in rrize money will be
divided SO that $4,000 will 90 to the winner
of the match. $500 to the second man,
s. $1,000 to the third, $3.50 to fourth, $500 to
the fifth and $3.50 to the sixth.
The special prizes are also offered. Lit
tlewood, the English walker. made 6233s
can beat that record in this one will get
$4,000 in cold cash. Then Charley Rowell
by means of his funny doG-trot travelled
over the space of $50 miles in twenty-four
hours. The man who can travel any frac-
ton of a mile more than 100 in the match
gets 81 eco extra for his powers of locomo-
ton. Among the other attractions will be
the rowing matches in the land boats that
have become 80 popular OF late
and Wallace Ross, John Lanyan.
Fred Plaisted and OConnor are to be
among the oarsmen who will give exhibi-
ton there will be short distance racing by
professionals only in distances ranging
from one to twenty five miles.
There were about fifty of them there
when l called upon Manager Albert, and
each of them had a trainer. Now the con
uItlOuS Oh euIfS are LudL tdCu Hiau uluSl
put up $500 as an entrance fee and must
give evidence that he has been in active
training for at least three weeks.
Then scores of ambitious pedestrians
swooped dow on the manager of the walk
ing match and assured him that they die
not need any training and Tor their en-.
trance fee-well. they won pay that GU
of the prize money that they would WIN.
However. here is the full list as passet
upon by the manager and accepted:
Il. G. Moore, Jane Albeit, j. G. Hughes
William Reid. +. Waldsauer, l.. f. burns
steve Brodie's ~'Unknown,' Peter Hegel
man, fl. O. Messier, Frank A. Hart, ID.
Bennett, Happy Jacks Unknown doh,
DAILY, St. Louis Policeman, George Tracey
Leon Fleming, John W. Sullivan
(1he Bangor Ghost), Tim Curley
A. N. johnson, James A. Graham, W. ii
Eurrell, Unknown Spaniard, Sam Adams
Happy Jack Smiths "Cow Boy" William
H. Taylor, George Manning, George Cart
wright, Steve Brodie's johnson" Joshu'
B. Nicholson. George Dufrsne, o. Cough