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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-26
Merry music at theatre this evening.
Christmas.

Yesterday was observed in all the
churches in the city by music and SER
mons relating to the advent of our
Saviour. Many of the churches were de-
corated with Christmas evergreen and
the music was especially elaborate for the
occasion. Such was the case at the
Catholic and Episcopal churches as is
customary with them and in the evening
other churches held children's concerts.
Today will be observed as a holiday by
the government offices, the banks and the
stores generally. The post Office
will be open at the usual holiday hours.
Some of the stores will be kept open until
one o'clock and then close. The boys
and girls will go skating. There will be
a matinee at the theatre by the Baker
Opera Co. and a performance in the
evening.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-26
Woman,s Literary Union.

The dates of the lectures to be given
under the auspices of the Woman's Lit
erary Union have been arranged as fol-
lows: January 18th, Francis Bellamy !;
February I'd, Henry Clapp; March 9th,
Mrs. GUSTS; March Both, Madame How
ard. MI. Bellamy. who opens the course,
is one of the editors of the Youths Com
panion, and is also at the head of the
Companion Lyceum League of Ameri-
CA great league of young men who
are training themselves for the duties of
citizenship through the lyceums or debat-
ing clubs conducted by the Companion
managers.
Mr.. Bellamy organized and carried
through the recent national Columbus
Day celebration by the public schools of
America, preparing the national pro-
gramme, etc. AS speaker Mr.. Bella
my receives high praise. The Boston
Journal says of him: Original, full of
surprises, nevertheless a speaker who
weighs his words and will not be be-
trayed into loose statements And we
find in the New York Tribune that ellis
Saratoga speech was mastery handling
of great theme" The committee has
been fortunate in securing for the last
evening Madame Constance Howard OF
New York, who will give a comprehen-
sive talk on ''Wagner and His Works"
illustrating the same on the piano as she
can so ably and brilliantly do. Annie
Louise Cary Raymond writes of her as
"a very pretty woman with charming
voice and manner" Bath and Skowhe-
gan have engaged her for recitals; posi-
sibly series. Mrs. Elizabeth B. Custer
is the widow of the late General Custer
and was the companion of her distin-
guished husband in his army life. She
is the author of ssBoots and Saddles"
and "Garrison Life on the Plains" No
student or lover of Shakespeare can af-
ford to lose Mr.. Clapp's lecture. He is
one of the finest Shakespearian scholars
in the country and ranks at the head of
all lecturers on the great poet. He will
probably take Henry ~. for his subject.
Tickets will be for sale at Stockbridge's
Loring, Short & Harmon's and at the
door.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-26

The following fire escapes have beer
erected the past three weeks by order Of
the Board of Engineers: Rossini Hall
Exchange street; Thompson block, Mid
die street; Park Hotel and Cumberland
House, Green street; Good Templars'
Hall. The escapes erected some time
ago on the Printers Exchange building
has been ordered changed by the board
so as to take in more floor. The board
have sued real estate owner in the city,
who erected his escape contrary to law
and not to the satisfaction of the engineer.
The case will come up at the January
term.
The chief engineer and his assistants
are doing excellent work in this matter
of fire escapes.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-26
Pretty girls at theatre this evening.
That Court of Inquiry.

Capt. Dow of the Infantry says he
knows of no court of inquiry instituted
in regard to his conduct In November
he preferred charges against Second
Lieutenant Seiderquest of his company
for non-attention to drills, disobeying
orders, &C., and sent them to Adjutant
General Sprague, and Gen. Sprague, who
has been sick, now orders court to ex-
anime into the company's condition and
especially Lieut.. Seiderquest's conduct
as reported to him by Capt. Dow. The
investigation will be held at the armory
at 10 clock tomorrow.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-26
For additional Local News see
Fifth Page.
WEDDINGS.
Standardization.

A Christmas wedding took place Sun
day afternoon at the home of the brides
uncle and aunt, % Prospect street, with
whom she made her home. The con-
tracing parties were MI. Charles Suth-
erland of New Haven, Conn.,, and Miss
Hattie P. Kenison of Portland. Rev. G.
E. Cate, pastor of the First Free Baptist
Church, oficiated in very happy man
ner, Only the family were present to
witness the interesting ceremony.
The welded couple departed on the
d, Is train for Boston and after few days
stay there will go to New Haven, where
they will spend the winter.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-26
Maine Consistory.

The triennial meeting of Maine Sover-
eign Consistory for the election of off
GERS and other business will be held at
Masonic Hall in this city on st. Johns
day, Tuesday evening, December 9th, at
100 o. clock. 1t is proposed to hold a re-
union of all the members Of the different
bodies of the A. and A. rite. A COLA
ton will be served at the hall from to
7.aO o'clock, to which a i mem bers of the
rite are invited.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-26
Boccaccio at Portland theatre tonight
woman's suffrage Association.

The Maine Woman's Suffrage Associa
ton will hold it's annual meeting in the
Second Advent Church, Congress place,
Thursday afternoon and evening, Deem
Der goth. Mrs. Fl. ]. Bailey, president
of the association, will deliver an adj
dress in the afternoon and in the evening
Mrs. Mary A. Livermore will speak on
''Perils of the Republic The meetings
are free and the public cordially invited.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-26
Opera at Portland theatre tonight.
Emanuel Church Conference.

There will be two days session of del
egates from the different New England
churches connected with the Evangelical
Christian Union, in this city the coming
week. under the auspices of the local
church of Emanuel. The opening meet
ing will be at the rooms of the church on
Congress st. and the second days session
at the Gospel Mission hall. The following
speakers will be present: Revs. Fl. Davis
of New Britain, Conn, O. w. Rider Of
Providence, G. P. Kibbee OF Manchester,
B. Luscomb of North Attleboro. Vt.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-26
Coroner's Inquest.

Coroner Perry has empanelled the fol-
lowing jury to sit at the inquest which is
to be held on the body of Lorenzo Knight
who was run over and killed at the rail-
road crossing in Deering Friday:
Fl. S. Clay, foreman; A. M. Floyd, J..
N. Reed. L. W. Dyer, James Parker,
Gardner Wallace, all of Deeling.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-26
Getting statistics of the state.

L. E. Tilden of Washington, D. c., is
at the United States Hotel. He is in the
employ of the Bureau of Labor and Sta
tistics, under Carroll D. Wright, and is
here for the purpose of getting statistics
in the state of it's growth, condition of
data in connection with loan and building
associations, and other matter pertaining
thereto. Mr. Tilden was formerly private
secretary to Senator Blair.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-26
Will Close Today.

The Atkinson Company will observe
Christmas by closing all day today, Those
who imagine that bargains cease after
Christmas will find their mistake, for the
company will open tomorrow with as
great bargains as ever.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-26
MW&F&W1W

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 the child, softens the
Gums, allays Pain, cures Wind Collie. regulates
the bowels, and is the best remedy for Diar
rhua, 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.
febSNW&F&w1y
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-26
Merry Christmas matinee at theatre
Fishermen Report Cold Weather

The Gloucester fishing schooner Mara
thon arrived yesterday from La Have
banks with IS, 900 pounds of fresh fish.
She had experienced high winds, and
very cold weather, and when she arrived
was completely covered with ice. Some
of the crew suffered slight frost bites
but no one was seriously frozen.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-26
Daughters Of Rebekah.

Ivy Dodge at their meeting Saturday
evening elected the following officers:
f. G.-Mrs. Charity Leonard.
V. G.-Mrs. Lizzie Sale.
! r. S.-Mrs. w. II. Willard.
f. S.-Mrs. A. F. Thompson.
Treasurer-Mrs. Mary E. Pagan.
Trustees-A. d. Smith, A. 4. Perry Mrs. M
E. Cram, Mrs. Lizzie Sale.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-26
The Death Rate.

The number of deaths for last week
ending Saturday noon, Dec. "a, was -,
from the following causes:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-26

when Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
when she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to CastoriS.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
dec11 eod&w1y
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-26

No Christmas and New Years table should
be without bottle of Angostura Bitters, the
world renowned appetizer of exquisite flavor
Beware of counterfeits.
noy3O MW&F&w1w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-26

Cashiers and General Delivery win
dows open between the hours of and 8
in the forenoon, and l and in the after
noon today. Delivery by carriers at 7
a. M and residence delivery at 40 p. m.
Collections made at a. IN. and p. m.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-26

Tonight ut Portland theatre-Boc-
caccio.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-26
TODAY

New Wants, To Let, For Sale, Lost, Found,
and similar advertisements will be found under
the appropriate headings on page 6.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-26

Opera matinee at Portland theatre.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-26
THE PRESS.
ADVERTISEMENTS

Hays pharmacy.
Annual meeting.
The Atkinson Company.
I.oring, Short g. Harmon.
Stevens s. Jones Company.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-29
PEERLESS NANCY HANKS
Her Wonderful Performance Admired by All the World.
SIZE LOWERED THe RECORD TO 2:o4.

Tine Bes: Previous Effort on A Regulation
 Track EV,S Made by the Mare in 2:O7
 at St. Paul, Minn.--Budd DobIe En-
 titled To Bonner's 5000 Offrr.
 TERRA HAUTE, Ind, Sep. 29.-"How long will it be before Nancy Hanks re- duces the trotting record to two minutesg is question frequently heard here to-day. That the mare can do it is doubted by but few of the sporting men here after her peerless performance of yesterday, when she lowered her record of 2:07, made at St. Paul, to 2:04. Both these records have been made on regulation tracks The mare few weeks ago made a mile on a kite-shapel track in 2:05 IA.
 The 10, 0C0 people who saw the act sat breathless for a moment after the little mare passed under the wire, and even Doble, always modest of speech, declared when carried to the judges stand on the shoulders of the crowd and called upon for a speech that he was 'hoarse and Nancy Hanks went so fast it took my breath away"
 It was about 4:4O o'clock when Starting Judge Walker announced that Nancy Hanks would go to beat her record of 2:07 l made at St. Paul.
 The daughter of Happy Medium work ed two miles in 2:32 and 2:25 respectively. The runner, Abe Lincoln, stood opposite | the flag while Nancy was taken we'll up | the stretch for the start. Coming like a whirlwind down the stretch, Abe was at her wheel and Doble nodded for the word. l The clip was a terrific one. She was at | the eighth in 15 1-2 seconds and at the l first quarter in 31 seconds.
 The second, an "up-hill" quarter was | done in 31 3-4 seconds, the half being | reached in 1:02 3-4 The@ excited crowd began to cheer, but at word of admon- l ition from the judge. lapsed into silence. l This broken by murmered "ohs'' | when the third quarter was done in 29 34 seconds.
 l Even the judges were appalled, at the l wonderful outburst of speed and thought
 the mare was running away. So fast | did she come that no one could tell her gait. On she flew and into the stretch,
 never faltering. Doble with his steady
 hand, and clucking gentle "whoas" to l keep her steady, squared her away for | hoof beats sounded loud to the silent l crCwl
 | As Doble gathered her for the final | effort he touched her gently with the l whip, gave two of those maStertul lifts
 of his and the worlds record, either pace
 or trot, was lowered 1 IA seconds and
 the record for regulation track three
 seconds.
 The excitement over the great mile die
 nos really begin until evening when tht
 crowds gathered about the hotels. Nearly
 every noted driver in the country is here
 and all are unanimous in declaring that il
 was the most wonderful mile ever done
 Mir, Doble received hundreds of telegrams l of congratulation from all over the coun
 try. He wired MT. Bonner: ''Nanc1
 Hanks, 2:04 over a regulation track.
 This is a gentle hint that the owner o
 Maud $. and Sunol can present him tht $5, ,O00 offered for the first horse to trot | mile in 2:05 over a regulation track
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-29
SHUT OUT THE VESSEL
The Colombia from New York
 Ordered to Leave Colon.
A U. S. WARsHIP IN THE HARsoR,

Believed That She Has Been Sent to Ef
 feCt an Entrance to the Port for Oul
 vessels--The Pest Ships in New Yorl
 Bay Cannot Go to Their Docks.
 PANAMA, Sep. 29.-The steamship Co lombia, Capt. Shackford, which sailed from New York on Sep. 21, reached Colon yesterday. The health officer refused to admit her, and ordered her te leave, de- spite the fact that she had no illness on board. The Colombia anchored 8 short distance out, and last evening was joined by the United States man-of-w war Concord from~Y Yenezuela.
 The Concord somewhat later communi- cated with the shore, but gave no clew to the nature of her business here. It is supposed in Colon that she has been sent to fleet an entrance to the port for ships from United States ports.
 Great indignation is felt there as well as here on account of this manoeuvre. The Governor of Colon says that the Co., lombia shall not come into port until the cholera quarantine shall have been raised and the port declared free.
 In case the United States try to take advantage of Colombia's weakness to force upon her trade from infected ports and break down the quarantine of Colom- bian ports, the Government will protest formally and call for protection on Eng land or some other European power.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-29
IhEY cANNOT LAND.

Pest Ships at New York Will Not Re Al-
 lowed to Go to Their Docks.
 NEW YORK, Sep. 29.-The Board of Health posted it's usual daily bulletin this morning, stating that there had been no cases of cholera in this city since the 18th inst. There will be no more after noon bulletins unless cholera should again show itself.
 Lieut.. Prochazka, of the U. s. Marines, quartered in Camp Erben, Sandy Hook, was taken sick Tuesday night, and the doctor now reports him suffering from typhoid fever. He will probably be re- moved to the Naval hospital in this city.
 Everything at Camp Low is in readi- ness for the reception of passengers from the quarantined vessels, but nothing definite has been heard from Dr. Jenkinl a to his plans relative to the station.
 The Hamburg-American Company S express steamer Normannia, commanded by Capt. Hebich, weighed anchor off Upper Quarantine at 10 a. m., and steamed off for Southampton, carrying nc cargo or passengers.
 The Normannia was the last of the Hamburg express steamers to sail from Hamburg. She arrived at the uppol boarding station early in the morning on September 8, and was at once ordered tc Lower Quarantine where she join sd the Moravia of the same line, the pioneer cholera ship which arrived there or August 80.
 The Normannia lay in the lower bay until the afternoon of September 20 when she and the Moravia were allowed to go to Upper Quarantine.
 Neither the Scandia, Rugia, Bohemia or Moravia of the same line, which have had cholera aboard, will be allo wed t. land at their docks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-29
BrOOkLyse B9'6efs.

John Osswalt, one of Hellmann'e drivers, who has been absent in Europe for few months, returned home last evening and was royalty entertained at the brewery.
 Bids for the erection of the pro- posed school in the South Brooklyn dis. trict, will be received uutil p. m. on October 5, by the committee, which con- sists of B. B. Green, s. s. Lapointe an Maurice Fitzgerald.
 Edward T. Hutchinson, while at work painting building near the COT. ner of Charles and Porter streets this morning, fell from the swinging plat form on which he was sitting, a dis tauce of about thirty feet, striking on a concrete walk. Fortunately no bones were broken, but deep gash was cut over the right eye which required three stitches to close, and slighter wounds on the face and right hand were sustained Dr Dubuc dressed the wounds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-29
AGAIN BURNED OUT.
The Singer Works at EIIzabetbport Dam
 aged to the Extent of $500, 900.


 ELIzABETH, N. J., Sept. 29.-Ths de- struction yesterday of the greater DOT tion of the Singer Manufacturing Com pany's works at Elizabethport is the sec ond time flames have swept the property within year and half.
 The loss by this latest fire is estimated at $200, 900, and there is not one cent of insurance on the property burned.
 The flames were first discovered in the rear of the main building, where the third engine room is located. The fire spread rapidly and swept towards Staten Island Sound, being aided by 8 strong wind from the northwest.
 q The cabinet shop and carpenter shop, large brick structures, each 100 by 60 feet, and the roundhouse, where the com pany's locomotives were stored, were soon a roaring mass of flames.
 Three locomotives, thirteen freight cars and a large amount of valuable ma chinery were destroyed. The gas filters department was also burned.
 The entire fire department of Elizabeth was summoned. The steam lighter Ad- vance and several tugs fought the fire from the Company's wharves. The united efforts of these boats saved the dock and shipping department from de- struction.
 The flames leaped across the yard and caught the buildings located alongside the Central railroad tracks, but the fire was checked there before it made much headway.
 The carpenter and cabinet shops were each three stories high and furnished em- ployment to about 600 men. They will be immediately rebuilt. The fire is supposed to have been caused by spontaneous combustion. The fire will seriously cripple the opera tions of the whole plant, which now em- ploys 4, 900 persons, as the work performed in the burned departments is essential l to the turning out of the new machines.
 Charles Galloway, of Engine Company No 5, was seriously hurt by being caught under part of a falling wall. Several other flremen were slightly injured by | flying bricks.
 William Bowisky was severely burned on the back of the neck by an electric light wire.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-29
NEW YORK CITY REPUBLICANS.
The Big Mass Meeting Last Night at
 Cooper Union.

The Big Mass Meeting Last Night at
 Cooper Union.
 NEW YORK, Sep. 29.-The first big Re publican meeting of the campaign was held last night at Cooper Union. The news that ex-Senator Warner Miller, ex- Senator Platt, Chauncey M. Depew and Wh1telaw Reid were to speak attracted @ large crowd.
 The speakers arrived about $50 o'clock. escorted by the Lincoln Pioneer Corps of the Eighth Assembly district. Their re- ception was most enthusiastic. Mir. De- pew entered first, followed~by MT. Reid, MT. Miller, MT. Platt, Marshal Jacobus, William Brookf1eld, Elihu Root and other notable men in the party. As soon as they were seated, Mir. Brookfield, chair man of the Republican State Committee, presented as the presiding officer, Hon. Thomas c. Platt. All the speeches were received with the greatest expressions o1 approval.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-29
VERHoEFF WAS NOT EXPELLED.
Pref. Brush of Yale Says the GambIn,
 Story Was Magnifi"d.

Pref. Brush of Yale Says the Gambling
 Story Was MaGnifi"d.
 NEW HAVEN, Sep. 29.-The officers of the Yale Sheffield Scientific School deny the statement published recently that John NJ. Nerhoetf, the missing member of the Lieut. Peary expedition to the Arc tic regions, was expelled from Yale.
 Prof Brush, the director of the school, said in relation to the matter: ''Ver- hoelf was not expelled from Yale, neither did he leave the college in disgrace The gambling story has been greatly magni- fed. and was in no way the cause of his leaving Yale.
 He was in the class of 90 and re- mained through his freshman and junior years, and some time during his senior year withdrew, fearing that he would not be able to graduate, owing to low marks. y
 In his studies Nerhoetf is represented by his instructors as being very bright, but possessed of that uneasy disposition which prevents the owner from going very deeply into subjects which require hard and constant effort. Those whC knew Nerhoetf in New Haven believe that he is dead.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-29
KEYSTONE REPUBLICAN CLUBS.
The State League at Vyilliamsport-Nearl
 900 Clubs Represented.

WLLIAMsPoRT, Pa., Sep. 29. - The State Convention of Republican League Clubs began its session in the Lycoming Opera House at il o'clock yesterday morn ing, President John B. Robinson in the chair. The roll call showed representa- tives of 195 clubs present.
 The president announced that the League now has a membership of 233 clubs and that the treasury contains $1, 400.
 An address of welcome delivered by ex-Congressman H. D. Mccormick was responded to by President Robinson.
 In the afternoon Reading was selected as the place for the next convention. President Robinson swas e-elected, as were also Secretaries Linn and Randolph and Treasurer Young.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-29
MOTHER AND CHILD DEAD.
They Were Both Turned in Their Home
 at Westbury L. I.

They Were Both Turned in Their Home
 at Westbury, L. I.
 MINEoLA, L. l., Sep. 29.-The house of @ family of the name of Toner, at West bury, was destroyed by fire yesterday, and Mrs. Toner and her young child were burned to death. The fire originated from defective hue.
 The fire broke out shortly before 5 o'clock in the morning, when the victims were fast asleep, and they received no warning. MT. Toner is a barkeeper in New York city and only comes home on Thursdays.
 The cottage they occupied was owned by Abraham Griffin. The house and con- tents were entirely consumed. The mother is believed to have lost her life trying to save the child.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-09-29
THINK wIckes WAS MURDERED.
His Case Placed in the Hands of Detec
 ives By His Friends.

DETROIT, Sep. 29.-It is now strongly hinted that Mir. J. H. Wickes, who is supposed to have been killed by fall from the window of 8 disorderly house here, was murdered.
 His friends say that he had $900 in cash in his pockets when he entered the house, but no trace of the money has been found.
 Although the coroner's jury declared his death to have been accidental, Wickes' New York friends have put the matter in the hands of competent detectives, who will probe the case to the bottom.