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The Portland daily press., 1893-12-27
Presentation.

Miss Fannie M. Eagan. organist at ST.
Dorninio's church, was given a very
agreeable surprise Sunday morning after
service, by the members of the children's
choir, of which she has recently taken
charge, and their appfce of her I'M
firing efforts in their o4., vas mani
tested by a lady's beautilul silver toilet
set of artistic design, and needless to say
1t was graciously accepted by the recipi-
emit
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-27
A Novel Contest,

The Dana Sarsaparilla Company have insti-
tuted novel contest in the shape of penman-
ship contest. They have issued copy book
which they will send to any boy or girl under
Is years of age for a two cent stamp, and they
are to give 500 in gold in each state. divided
into four prizes, for the four books showing the
best work. Prizes will be awarded June i.
1894, Rev. A. E. Winship of the journal OF
Education, Boston, to be the judge. A two
cent stamp sent to the Dana Sarsaparilla Com
pany, Belfast Me-, will bring one of the books
with full particulars
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-27
WESTBROOK.

At the meeting of Rechab Division,
Sons of Temperance this evening, there
will be an election of officers. Every
member is requested to attend.
The members of the Westbrook Club
called upon one of their members, VIM.
Wilson, who, with his family are shortly
to lerve for Scotland, Saturday evening,
and presented him with fine gold ring.
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-27

10 Toilet Sets I'm Celluloid
Boxes at "a great discount.
lot CeilulOid Boxes, filled
with writing Paper, very low.
A few China Plates and Cups
and Saucers at about half
price.
SO White Enamel Jardeniere
Stands at so cts. each.
500 bottles of Mucilage at 4c
n bottle.
1 lot Mems Satin Ties Mt 25c
each, reduced from soc.
rs Baskets of Perfumery, A
bottles i'm "A basket, at 32c, re.
duced from soc.
goo bottles of Perfumery at 9
cts. a bottle. from l2 Ice.
A few Dolls at about half
price.
40. Dress Patterns, see dis.
play ila large window, at So. So a
pattern, worth SIS and Sis.
10 pieces Ga Gray RepeIIent
mt CSC a yard.
SO pieces best quality Indigo
Prints at SC a yard.
lot nearly ALI wool Gray 1O.4
Blankets at $500 a pair, HI
at $3.50.
lot lO-4 Gray Blankets, quite
heavy, at 81. 90 pair.
lot Gray Cotton Blankets at
soc, reduced from 69c a pair.
A bargain.
Bargains i'm White Blankets.
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-27
Eastern Star Encampment.

The following officers were elected by
Eastern Star Encampment, No. 2, I. o.
O. F., last evening:
C. P.-Albert Bracket.
FL. P.-Charles French.
S. W.-John E. Walker.
Scribe-B. I. Small.
F. S.-Charles Paine.
Treasurer-Isaac f. Clark.
J. W.-Daniel Brooks.
Agent of Hall-William E. Plummer.
Trustees II. P. Cox, d. F. Nash,
Joshua Davis.
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-27
Had a Bad Fall.

Last evening, Howard Griffin, of Long
Island, sailor, attempted to board his
vessel, the Fairy Queen, at her wharf in
this city, and fell quite distance re-
ceiying such serious injuries that it was
not considered advisable to remove him
from the vessel. 1t will require some
little time to ascertain the extent of his
hurt,
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-27
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Is 1tkeJv to BE-
fair.
DECEMBER 27, 1893.
TID some thought
- full friend send
an Etching for
Christmas?
Then you'll need an
easel to put it on of
course. There's a splen-
did line here to-day not
withstanding the raw
ages made by last Satur-
days shoppers. Some
beautiful white enamel
ones with polished brass
tips and rests at IS. 1915
and AIS. A handsome
oak one with fancy grill
ed top, costs 3.87 and
4.o7. Half a dozen styles
in Mahogany from 1903
to 1000, and no end of
bamboo ones from SIC to
3.75 apiece.
And Screens
There are lots of odd
desirable things scattered
about the store suitable
for New Years gifts; they
are all marked at bargain
prices.
This is a store for get
ting long legged stock
ings, mittens, gloves.
mufAers, leggings and
other things to help make
you forget this arctic
weather.
The Bath Robes and
Smoking Jackets have all
been marked down. . Not
many left and possibly not
your size among them
but it is a big moneys
worth to you who can
get fitted and as there
are no duplicates we re-
commend an early call.
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-27

Mrs. WILSON'S SCOUTING syrup
has been used over Fifty Years by millions of
mothers for their children while Teething. with
perfect success. 1t soothes the child, softens
he Gums. alays, Pain cures Wind Collie, reg
ulates the bowels, and is the best remedy for
Diarrhoea whether arising from teething or
other causes. For sale by Druggists in every
part of the world Be sure and ask for Mrs
Winslows Soothing Syrup. 25c. bottle
apr17MW&F&wtf
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-27
DEERING.

The attendance of the ''Keeley boys"
at Divine services in Deering is: notice.
able. 1t is rumored that the students at
this Maine Kelley institute are about to
organize Bible class.
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-27
PERSONAL.

Register Reynolds, of the Probate
Court, has gone to Washington on a
trip.
Rev.I. G. Perkins and Mrs. Perkins have
gone on trip Is Orange, Nj.
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-27
OWEN, MOORE & co.
&: B: LIBBY
Money saved by just

Money saved by just
one hasty trip Of hot fat-iron.
When we dismantled our big
Christmas window J esterday we had
on our hands about 800 mussed
Handkerchiefs that had been used in
decorations.
Not injured beyond the soft heal
ing of fat-iron.
Wrinkled and pin-holed a little,
that's all.
We haqe made two lots of them.
LOT FIRST.
About 200 Of these wrinkled
Handkerchiefs, Mems and Women's
3 Tor rs cents.
when better Handkerchief opportunity
than thaticomes along wen take of our hat
LOT SECOND.
About 100 Mems colored bordered
Handkerchiefs, S for SO cents.
Good picking among them.
These Handkerchiefs will be sold
this morning and until all sold out.
On the Bargain Counter,
People are beginning to call it
Loadstone Avenue, that Bargain
Counter.
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-27

No Christmas and New Years table should
be without a bottle of DR.. Siegert's Angostura
Bitters, the world renowned appetizer of ex-
quisite flavor Beware of counterfeits.
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-27
THE PRESS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY.

NEW ADVERTISEMENT TODAY.
Owen. Moore & Co
J. Il. Libby.
X. John Little.
Haskell g. Jones.
Eastman Bros. & BaucrOIt--o.
Lung Kuro.
ADJUSTMENTS
Portland Theatre.
City Hall-Grand opera,
AUCTIONS.
r. o. Bailey & Co.
New Wants, To Let, For Sale, Lost Found
and similar advertisements will be found under
heir appropriate heads on Page 6.
The Portland daily press., 1893-12-27

Baby cried,
Mother sighed,
Doctor prescribed: Castoria!
Morning journal and courier., 1893-06-17

crowns. The price of such Is fabulous,
 great deal more than a jeweler would dare
 to charge. But the use thus of the real
 thing doss not mean that the imitation is not permissible, for tiny purple velvet
 bonnet is shown, olasped at each side with
 great buckle which does not pretend to be any thing but glass One dare not say the effect is not good. The color Is good, and since no pTetense Is made the odium of in- dnlgipg in an imitation is avoided, SO per-
 hsps 1t is not bad taete after all. Only 1t
 is odd, when we consider that no one
 would have dared to do 1t little while ago.
 A wide bEimmsd Florentine straw hat Is
 sketched herewith. It is not wired at the edge but the brim droops as 1t will and is particularly becoming to young fresh
 faces. It is trimmed with tulle lace about sven and helf inches wide which forms g full bow In front and an obleng rosette in back. In front there Is c bunch of pale lilscs with foliage. Breadth of effect is the chief one of all head gear. The tiniest bit of toque, that is hardly more than a skull cap of delicate straw, has broad loops set at each side and a couple of close little punches of flowers and rosetted ribbon at each side of the front. A perfectly flat plste of hat about as big as 0 breakfast plate has beautiful buckle at each side | holding A small bunch of flowers. A little
 to the side of the center of the plate close
 sheaf of ribbon loop rises right straight 1 up from the hatnees of the plate. What holds it has no one can guess, but that is ! part of its charm. FLoRErTE
Morning journal and courier., 1893-06-17
JARRAH AND KARRI.

And what are jarrah and ksrri They are two varieties of hard wood, native to Australia, and used in street paving In England market has been opened for them in spite of strong opposition excited by previous experiments with wooden pavements, and they arc now largely em plsysd for paving carriage ways in Lon don. It is now about six years since the first shipments were made to London, and the results have been very satisfactory. The most approved way of laying this pavement is to lay the whole breadth of the road with layer of cement concrete instead of sand-six inches deep and arched to the necessary convexity. On top of this the wooden blocks are laid. The solidity of js1Is and harri is such that some complaint is made of their slipperiness after slight showers, but this is provided for by lightly sanding the streets. In dry weather the horse shod with flat shoe finds as good footing as on other pavements. Ia London jarrah and karri have worn four times as long as th pine already. and are still down. There Is no complaint of their interfering with ecavenging operations or being other wise unsanitary. The first cost of paving @ street with these blocks ranges in Mel bourne from $2. 16 a square yard for karri to $2 40 for jarrah. This does not include the concrete or the cost of excavation, laying, and grouting.
 An effort is to be made to introduce jar rah and karrf into this country. The Unitsd States .sonsul-general at Melbourne thinks they would be useful here.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-06-17
NEW HAVEN, CONN. SATURDAY MORNING, IT, 1893

In fact, those arrested on suspicion of hay ing favored the bandits, ss announced in the daily journals, included counsellors, communal assessors, and large proprietors. The Viterbo has been the field of opera lions of the brigands for twenty years, and at present the masters of the forests are two chiefs called Tiburzl and Anauini. Whatever the size of the forces sent again them, the leaders have never ,suc- ceeded in effecting their capture. Report says that Tiburzi goes freely to Rome, fire quents the theatres, and travels abroad without restraint. The taxes that he levies gives him an income which permits him to live luxuriously, and the great land owners concede hss demands in fear that worse may befall them instead of cooperat- ing with the authorities to end the scandal. Less than a month ago, two fsea land pro prietors, father and son, were carried off and held for ransom, and the mails robbed of large sum of money by the members of the band.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-06-17

slip, cut, pownce, welt, or silk, save the stitching of the stocks, or theclocks of the same; neither line them with any other stuff to make them swen or puff out, more than one lining" The phraseology is not particularly clear to the mod ern reader, but we gather that Oxford men might not indulge in silk hose, though silk, and that these must not be padded to s.sweu or puff out" The beau or courtisr might ''walk in silk attire,n lined and "puffed out, but the scholars mind should not be distracted by the fripperies of fashion. But fancy President Dwight and the faculty gravely sitting down to reeu- late the length and breadth, the material, the ornamentation and the "flling," of Yaleasian stockingsl The filling of Yalen- sian heads with that which will not "mske them swell or puff out" beyond that they and their friends are able to bear, Is much more reasonable and seems to afford them sufficient occupation.
 The gilded youth of that day, like Queen Elizabeth, ,foreswore cloth''stockings, and mortified prudent people by wearing costly silk A writer with the unfortunate name of Stubbss denounced the fashion able follies of these spendthrifts, and left his protest in black and white for us to read-and take warning. 'They have netherstoeks,n he wrote, "not of lcletb, though never so fine, for that is thought too base, but of jsrnsey, worstsd, cruel, silk, thread, and such like, or else, at least, of the finest yarn that can be got, and g, curiously knit, with open seams down the leg, with quirks and clocks about the ankles, and sometimes, hap1y, inter- laced with gold or silver threads as it is wonderful to behold; and to such impu- dent fnsolency and shameful outrage 1t Is now grown that every one, almost, though otherwise very poor, having scarcely forty shillings wages by the year, will not stick neither stocks or else of the finest yarn that can be got, though the price of them be royal, or twenty shillings, or more, as com monly 1t is."
 No doubt MT. Stubbes had some founda- ton for his belief in the 'fmpudent inso- lency" of the silk stocking gentry, but he lessens the forcs of his eloquenoe by this last statement, as extravagant as the won derful stockings themselves
 By the time of Charles II. silk had be- come quite common for many purposes. A historian of that date gays, "We wear it not only on our backs, but of late years on our legs and feet, and tread on that which formerly was of the same value with gold itself" Gould this writer, Howell, or the old fault-6nder Stubbes, revisit the earth, they would be astonished to nc ts the changes and improvements in all mat ters of clothing and diet, and modes of liv- ing, and, pricing silk stockings, would not days and holidays" at least, since we must all agree with Queen Elizabeth, that "they are pleasant, fpe~end delicate"
 HILARY.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-06-17
EASY.

Dudely-She said looked like 8 very smart man. Miss Paynt-Dear mel Did she say who the smart man wasa-Harper's Bszar.
 l. Penelope-You say he has more brains thau the average society young mani Per dita-Yes Psnelope-Wsll. but has he anyiELife.
 Nervous Passenger-Are you sure there ia no dargera Oficer-Not bit. The cap tain's just gone to take a nap, because it's too foggy to see anything-P. & s. Bnl- letin.
 "Dr. Goggles seems to be Q very promi- nent man in this community" eaid the visitor ..Yes," replied the host. 'hs's one of the pillers of society."-Washington Star.
 Little Eaie-Do you love me very much, mammal Mamma (s widow)-Yes, my darling. Little Efie-Then why don't you marry the man at the candy store.- Vogue.
 l Music teaoher-I don't know why you | are displeased. Your daughter really sings | very we'll. Father-Yes; but how is it that she never sings anything but sopranol -Schalk.
 An Easy Ssttlement.-"The last time saw Trotter he was deeply in love with two g1rl1. HOW d1Q n6 eetti0 In6 matLerF
 "Oh, easily enouRh-only one would have him."-Vogue.
 | "Do you think, young man, that you could give my daughter, all che asks fort , ! questioned papa, grimly. "I-aw-think | so, sir." murmured the lover, bashfully.
 ''She says she wants only me."-Bostor Globe
 Dot-Msmma, Dick is kissing me
 Mamma-I an glad he likes you so we'll
 dear. ''But it isn't right" 1"Oh, it does
 n't natter, pet. What makes you think | isn't rightf' "'Cause nurse told papa 90.
 Blind bsggar to old lady)-You aren'
 the kind to pass poor blind fellow on th
 street and not give him nothin'. Old Lad. i-How do you knowa Blind beggsr-
 can tell by looking in your sweet, prett.
 face, ma'am-Harper Bazaar.
 Tailor (mseting friend on the street)--
 thought you said you'd mail me that :
 bill that you owe mea Creditor-I di mean to, but when went to the postofic to mail it found that placsrd on the walli , "Post no bills".-Des Aoines Argonaut. u 'I never could understand, Ar. Wid'
Morning journal and courier., 1893-06-17

hat, why 1t Is they call your part of the country the 'woolly west" a.It wouidn't be any mystery, my dear Miss Harlem bridge, if you knew the number of eastern lambs slaughtered out there. Troy Press.
 Little boy-Do you like to go boating in the summsrf Grandpa (anxious to incul- cate esution)-No, my son, I'm afraid Ia get drowned. Little boy-Do you like to go skating in the winteri Grandpa-No; Pm afraid might fall in and hurt myselfi Little boy (after some thoughtl-Do you like to turn semersets on feather bed'- Exchange.
 Bill the burglar Gin prison)-How did you come to git caught Jim the penmsn It was all owin' to lack O early edi- cation. "How sol" 'I got hold of a check of 6 man wot's known everywhere as the author of the Great American Spellin1book.' The check was fer four dol lars an I raised 1t to forty without scratch- in out the 'u'."-Street & Smiths Good
Morning journal and courier., 1893-06-17

bsars of "cigarnet, n but have 90 far failed. Its use Is universal among the costers, and means supsrlatively good, correct, pat and timely.
 Here is a single specimen of coster dia- lect pure as a lilac tsssel in comparison with their ordinary conversation. I over. heard 1t ss eoster was relating to oom- panion his discomforture in an attempt to borrow c shilling.
 ''Gswd strike me lucky, but HT swsked i'm for tn loan O bob, n 'is bloody heyes stuck bout like bleedin' mussels; l; Cor bli me, 90 they didln
 'fStrike me luokyi" "Gawd,s truthIp and "Gor bn mel" are their fsvorite, in- deed their endless, imprecAtions. The latter means, "msy God belle, or disorr, meIn It is needless to say that they have no idea whatever of its signihcanos. But from the age of speech to that of speech lessness no ooster man or woman ever opened mouth without uttsring this self imposed ansthema-
 EDGAR L. WAKnnAx.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-06-17
"AiliNg Women,
Hear my story and believt

Hear my story and believe
 "I was about dead with womb trouble when I began to take Lydia #. Pfnkzam's Peg. eka6ke Comboxnd.
 "I did not know what rest was for months. Twas so dizzy and faint at times I thought I was dying. OhI how my back did achel and I was so cross and irritablel
 ." l am to-day a living witness ot the wonderful and almost miraculous effects of that great remedy. Relief came with it at once. My appetite returned. l am nowas well as I ever was.
 '" If you wish for health, have faith in Mrs. Pinkham's treat. ment and medicine" Mrs. I. Arthur, Taylor, @ Texas. sW
 From the ute "a rus and womb HSN spring nearly all SA of woman's trou- zS1 bles. NEsNSN
 All druggists sell It. CA<&e<s7
 Address in confidence, = LYDIA F. PINkHkA Mxp. ,r~ S<~><f.
 Co.,, LYNN, Mass. 0R~ Liver PilIs, 25 cents.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-06-17
gumrma1 aud .s1mrter,
The Oldest Daily ,Ra Fer Pub-
 HShed in Connect Ut.
ANOTHER COUNTRWI ~

ANOIHEA COUNTRNl NED,
 This country is not the only p 5 whose people ezhad enough of~7silver. The commission appointed by the government of India to consider the business depres- sion in that country and advise as to what action should be taken by the government, has decided to report the abandonment of the free coinage of silver. India has suf- fered greatly through the Auctuation of the exchange rate. The value of the rupee has way of bobbing up and down, until business has become a sort of gambling speculation. The recent fall in the price of silver has been severely felt in India, business has become psraly Fad and there Is no stable foundation for enterprise. The cessation of free coinage and the in- troduction of the gold standard would probably for time add to the depression. The rupee would be worth less than ever, but the advantage of trade on even terms with England would in time recruit busi- aesg and restore confidence.
 Can the United States afford 10 be Ca silver country, "taks the worlds surplus of silver and give other countries golda
Morning journal and courier., 1893-06-17
FASHION NOTES.
Hats Need be Wide.

Hats are made more comfortable than they were last season. No matter how tiny. and far from the center the crown fig, there is sham crown put under that is generously big around and that supports the hat comfortably on the round of the head. Theatrical jewels are still used on hats and bonnets, the only difference be- tween these jewels and those sold at the theatrical supply places being in the price. Now and then very choice and rare bits of paste find their way onto hats, and some beautiful old amethyst and pearl set neck faces have actually appeared on the
Morning journal and courier., 1893-06-17
Fresh Values Every Day.

Another lot of Cream, White and Ecru Laces, all new, de. sirable styles, at 12c, l5c, l8c and 25c per yard. Real value just double these prices.
 Ladies' Fast Black Seamless Hose at 9c per pair. Cheap in price, but not in quality. This is the greatest hosiery drop this season. Compare them with l5c goods elsewhere.
 A Corset for 45c. We have one case of summer Corsets, o1 no ordinary quality, that must be yours this week. The price guarantees that. Purchase early, as they will last but a few days. W. Parcels, either small or large. cheer
 fully delivered to any part of the city.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-06-17
Howe & StGtSOn. \ Boua-fids Sale,
 With Bona-Fids Values,
 Means a Bona-Fide Saving To Everybody The Great Sale Continues.
Reliability Counts.

uOlAfsUA11OJ OVAAOos
 Black Waterproof Japanese Habutai Silks, 26 inches wide, at 55c per yard-special bargain. Just for this week we will sell the best soc Black Serge at 39c per yard.
 Great sale of Parasols and Sun Umbrellas, from 75c to $500 each. Special drives in Fancy Shades, at SIPS and $1.68 each.
 Ladies' Genuine Swiss Under vests at l7c each. Match them at 25c if you can.
 Ladies' 8-Button Suede Mous- quetaire Gloves, our own im- portation and selected shades, for this week onlyyou can buy them at $l.19. Our regular price $r.5o.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-06-17

Always Use PIatt,s Chlorides for household disinfsction. You wiIl like 1t.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-06-17

The recovered city of Lsohish in Pales- tine is one of the most interesting as well as one of the most important of aroh@slog- ical discoveries in the Orient. This ancient city Is mentioned in Joshua, and it's site Professor Petrie happened upon its ruin while digging in vast mound known lo- oally as Tel-sl-Hesy. The grest importance of the "fud" lies in the fact that there are eight ancient towns beneath the mound, each (except the hrsD built on an olde, abandoned town.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-06-17
@1fscrII IIameuns.
California Excursions

Via Southern Pacific Company.
 Apply to E. E. CURRIER, N. E. Agent, i92 Washington Street, Boston, Mass. 1a1l 6nos cod
Morning journal and courier., 1893-06-17

Itappears that brigandsge still feurishes
 in some parts of Italy. The Minister of the Interior was asked in parliament the other day to give some information about the military campaign against the bandits in the country around viterbo, and about
 the arrest of 150 persons who were sup posed to bs in oolluaion with the outlaws. The Minister replied that he had little to
 say, because the natter was still under
 secret investigation. But he indicated that ! the suspects belong to the better classes
Morning journal and courier., 1893-06-17
EDITORIAL NOTES.

What Is so rare in June as such a day as yesterday9