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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-10-21
MARRIAGES.

In Lisbon Fails, Oct. 10. Charles Small and
mi In Boofhbay. Oct IL. James S. Adams and
Hattie j. Reed. ,,.u.
i IN H Ia Oct 10, Charles Morrill, and
Miss Mabel Morrison,
In Wayne Oct. II, Milo A. Hubbard and Miss
Abbie NJ. Pike. both OF Fayette
field and Miss Lena M. Hawkes. of Phillips.
At Greens Landing. Oct. 6, Ira B. Rolfe OF
Gouldsboro and Miss Cora b. Allen of Deer
In Oakland, Oct II, w. H. Baker and Miss
In St George, Oct IL, Angus McIver and Miss
In West Bethel, Oct. 10, Charles S. Stubbs Of
Medford and Miss Margaret L. Libby of West
Bethel.
and Miss Marie Rose Sinford.
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DEATHS.

In this city. Oct. 20, Capt. Charles II. Greene,
aged II years.
TFuneral on Sunday afternoon at 2.3O O'Clock,
at his late residence, No. 318 Spring street.
In this city, Oct. 20, Susie May Pitcher aged
S weeks .
In MapIeton, Oct. 10, Rhoda J. Tobie, wife
of Marshall Lombard, formerly of Cumberland
Mills 30
In In Sanford, Oct. 10, Mrs. sabra Pike, aged
III East Friendship Oct. Z, Fannie E., daugh-
er of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lenfest. aged ID yrs.
In Bangor, Oct. .. Martha e. Powers, aged
% years,
and Mrs. Edward L. Reed, aged years.
In North Auburn, Oct. Il, Mrs. Eliza A.
Downing, aged 70 years.
In Bucksport, Oct. z, William w. White, aged
In Ellsworth. Oct. 6, Herman M Byrne. aged
In Mariaville, Oct. 4, Mrs. Mary A. Hil aged
S3 years
In Augusta. Oct. IL, William Trotter.
In Robinston, Oct. 8, James w. Cox, aged
IA years.
80 years.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-10-21

"Adonis," "Old Jed Prouty," @The Seven
Ages" Miss Blythe of Duluth, ETC.,
and is said to be the greatest piece OF its
kind ever presented to the public, an
Irish-American comedy depicting scenes
of the present day in New YORK CITY.
Barry and the new play will make Things
lively at the Portland theatre on FRIDAY
and Saturday next.
Zone Day" is to be given at popuiadl
prices Friday and Saturday evenings anu
Saturday matinee November 3 and 4.
Elsie Leslie, the young actress VINO pc,
came famous in the role of Little Loru
Fauntleroy, and her sister Dora, VINO
appeared with her in Prince anu
Pauper.n had narrow escape in runa-
way accident at Lake st. Catherine, W.,
on the 18th inst. The young ladies were
driving from Poultney to their summer
home. near the lake, when their morse
took fright and ran away. Fortunately,
both of them were thrown out OF tne
carriage, for the horse went over high
ledge into the lake, at the bottom o. o.
which he now lies with the carriage on
top of him. Miss Dora's arm was broken
and Miss Elsie's was sprained, and both
were badly bruised.
q. Miss Allen has obtained the City hall
for Friday and Saturday evenings, De-
cember 1 and 2, when the opera of
Robin Hoodn will be produced by local
talent.
Miss frankie st. John and company
will be seen in "On the..Sahara" at Port
lind theatre next Monday and Tuesday.
Mr.. ALT. Hampton, who for several
summers has spent his vacation in Port
land, appeared last night in the cast of
Odette at City hall. Mr.. Hampton was
for long time in the employ of Hoyt
and Thomas
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-10-21
OBITUARY.
Rev. DIR. Philip Schaff.

New York, October 2o.-Rev. DIR. Philip
Schaff, regarded by many as the greatest
living authority on exegesis and church
history, died there this morning of
paralysis. He was born in Coire, Switz-
erland, January 1, 1919, and came to this
country in 1874. In 1870 he accepted the
professorship of sacred literature in
Union Theological seminary, in which
he was active until short time ago,
when he retired as professor emeritus.
The work for which he is best remem-
American Bible revision committee.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-10-21
St. Dominic's Conference.

The annual coffee party of The confer
ence connected with st. Dominic's
church, will take place Tuesday evening,
October oath, at City hall. This coffee
party is now one of the events Of the
season, and as it is one of the first attrac-
tions of the season it is always sure of a
large attendance. Many take this method
of giving their annual contributions to
the Door assisted by the conference.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-10-21

The jewelry counter is
in itself a complete exhi-
bit of all that's new in
fancy jewelry of the bet
ter sort. Every day sees
a new arrival of fresh
novelties straight from
the makers; every day
finds the line larger and
better.
Exquisite things in
sterling silver are here
and the assortment Of
oxydized pins, buttons,
studs and bars contains
novelties innumerable.
Sterling silver hair
brushes, mirrors and
toilet combs for wedding
gifts. Match boxes, pho
tograph frames, tablets,
thimbles, lockets and
bangles.
We also keep the. best
line Of real Tortoise Shell
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MUNICIPAL COURT.

BEFORE RECORDER ToMPsoN.
FRIDAY.-Matthew Harrington, Will
liam Fl. Walsh, William s. Sargent and
Hugh A. MCGOWAN. Intoxication. Each
fined So and costs.
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1000 dozen Brooks Spool Cotton at .
cents per spool.
One gross Princess water proof, odor-
less Dress Shields at 10 10 cents per
pair. large size.
gross Velveteen Dress Facing at 10
cents piece or 2 pieces for is cents.
50 dozen Button and Carpet Thread at
10 cents per spool. Try it.
One ton of CASTLE Soap at 10 cents a
pound.
2 gross Colgate's Pelham Toilet Saep
at cents cake.
. One gross Century Cream st IS cents
per bottle
2 gross Rubber Dressing Combs at 10
cents apiece Warranted unbreakable).
1000 boxes Cream Linen Stationery, rs
sheets and rs envelopes in a box, at 25
cents per box.
MEMS FURNISHING GOODS.
25 dozen mems grey mixed wool Under
shirts and Drawers at so cents per gar
ment, reduced from rs cents.
so dozen mems Neck Ties at Is cents
piece, or for rs cents. Marked down
from rs cents.
About 10 dozen mems white wool
Underwear, Norfolk, New Brunswick,
make, at rs cents per garment, reduced
from S1.25.
rs dozen mems fleece lined Undershirts
and Drawers at 81. 90 per garment.
so dozen Mems Night Shirts at 70 cents
a piece, reduced from 81. 90 and s,.25.
All of our Mems Furnishing Goods to
be closed out regardless of COST
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The boom is now on. Ev-
cry department claims first
place and we shall be more
than busy to-day.
You have no notion of the
purchasing power of ten
dollars unless you look at
our suits and overcoats.
You'd be willing TO pay a five
more if we'd ask it, but we
never advertise bargains
unless we have them.
You should be interested
in our Shoe Department be-
cause it's human to be i'm
terested when you can save
dollars. Our shoe man will
be glad to- tell you more
about them
DON'T forget to leave a dol
lar when you call and get
one Of those Derby Hats
that sell everywhere for So,
SO SO and So. Nothing the
matter with them but the
price.
Eastern Furnishing Co.,
EaRRINGTON, Manager
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DRESS GOODS.

as pieces Knickerbocker Cotton and
wool Dress Goods, manufactured to sell
for 81 10 cents, our price in this sale,
IL 10 cents yard.
90 pieces all wool Plaids and Wide Vale
Diaeonals at 25 cents, reduced from so
cents. Do not fail to see this baragin,
very desirable for wrappers and Chill
dren's school dresses.
One lot all wool Gray Mixtures, 40
inches wide, at 80 cents.
40 pieces figured Brilliantine, in all
colors, at 10 ~ cents yard, reduced from
25 cents.
One lot Pattern Dresses at 81. 80, ask to
see them.
One lot Tycoon Reps at 70 10 cents,
worth II cents yard.
One lot all wool French Serges, 46
inches wide, at rs cents yard.
One lot new French Serges, As inches
wide. at 81 1-2 cents, worth $1.00 a yard.
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DOMESTIC DEPARTMENT.

One case Shifting Prints at 4 cents a
yard.
One case Cocheco Standard Prints at
4 cents yard.
10 pieces white Domet Flannels at s
cents yard.
10 pieces white Domet Flannels at 10
cents yard.
10 pieces white Dolnet Flannels at IL
10 cents a yard.
Best Indigo Blue Prints 5 cents per
yard.
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One lot Ladies' feeced lined Hose,
tan colors, at As cents per pair, regular
so cent goods
One lot Ladies' wooden Hose at 25 cents
per pair, worth 81 10 cents.
One lot Ladies' tan colored fine English
Cashmere Hose at SO cents per pair. re-
duced from 60 1-2 cents.
Ladies' Opera lengths in Cashmere
Hose, s1.25, S1.37 10 and 81. so per pair.
One lot extra heavy Boys wooden Hose
at so cents per pair. Sizes Z to 10.
One lot Boys and Misses wooden Hose
at 25 cents per pair.
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LADIES GLOVES.

100 dozen Black Cashmere Gloves at %
Genus per pair, usual price so cents.
SO dozen Ladies' Cashmere Gloves, dark
blue and brown, at IL 10 cents per pair,
reduced from 25 cents.
SPECIAL bargains in Kid Gloves at ST. 90,
1.25 and 81. SO per pair.
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MEMS GLOVES.
Small Wares and Toilet Goods.

100 dozen colored Sewing Silk at 5
cents per spool, also black.
$50 pounds tour best) Crochet Silk at
20 cents per spool. regular price 35 cents.
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att i=3i4 ! "a
here
For the smallest baby,
to four-year-old size, an
endless line, a variety in
describable.
They're prettier than
ever, picturesque, stylish,
sensible looking and full
of real comfort.
Comfort and looks /!
What more could be had
in garments for children
The new Bonnets for
children are ready now, a
superb line of novelties.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-12-21
How Helen Saw santa CInu.

2 g . 4 b.
In the dining room chimney was a
register which opened and shut like a
door, and when it was opened it made
the best kind Of a place for Santa Claus
to come through.
= Right beside it Helen's small stocking
was hung on Christmas eve, and for
fear it might not hold all Santa would
bring, it was put over a chair.
When the long night was at last end
ed, Helen's delight was unbounded, and
as She found the presents she would go
to the register and say: "Tanlk, tank,
Santa Claus!'
A few days. afterWard plumber was
called in to repair the pipe leading to
the same register, and just as he was
drawing himself out of the opening
Helen came into the room.
The man was large and good-natured,
with long gray beard. He smiled at
sight Of the little tWo-year-old, who
looked at him doubtingly for mo-
ment, with her hands clasped behind
her. His smile treasured her, and. 60
ing up to him, she said:
us you dot any doll babies in your
potet?'
With kind reply the man took his
departure, and to this day little Helen
is sure she has seen and talked with
old Santa Claus himself.-Youth's CON-
panion.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-12-21

Seated in the Great Ducnl Chair.
Close to the old mans withered hand
lay an AK, and the negro would have
atoned with his life for Il single for
getfulness Of his duty.
The duke was even paler than usual;
his long white hair was matted upon
his temples, and was from his terror
stricken eyes great tears rolled into his
silver beard.
my dear lord, is your suffering
worse?' asked Robert gently
The duke shuddered; he was still
listening intently.
1t was Christmas night. Noel!
Noelr' sang the peasants voices.
Noel! ''NOel!'' rang out the chimes.
Then the old duke rose up like a
specter.
Listen, Robertv' he said '''Listenv'
The old man mad not spoken for twen-
ty years. His sepulchral voice echoed
through the great hall, and the ancient
armor hanging on the walls gave forth
a metallic sound. The young count was
petrified with fright
Twenty years ago I had son; he
was handsome, brave and generous
He loved young peasant girl and
wished to marry her, but refused my
consent; l could not countenance such
an outrage My son pleaded with me,
but I was intleNible; my escutcheon
would have been eternaly disgraced.
I was wrong, my boy, I was wrong!
Never give way to pride! It is Il NOR
tai sin!' Sobs choked the old dukes
utterances, but he continued:
THE maiden was beautiful and yir-
tuous I offered her money; she re-
fused it. Then I had her carried off
and imprisoned in the tower of the
castle. Several months passed; my son
was faithful to his word, to my pride.
decided to kill the maiden, so sent
word to her secretly to escape at the
first opportunity. A silken ladder was
given her, and she was carefully in
structed as to it,; Use, and how to
fasten it to the window. She prepared
for flight Then I arranged al in
famous trap for her Listen, Robert,
listen! I had the stone Of the window
sill loosened SO that it would give way
beneath her weight, carrying the I'M
fortunate girl with it as it FELL and she
would be dashed to pieces upon the
marble floor Of the courtyard below.
Ut was Christmas! That night I fell
asleep III the fear of God. Then / was
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-12-21
A CHRISTMAS REPENTANCE

The chateau Of Pl0erneuf was the
terror of the Breton people. The coun-
try folk made the sign of the cross as
they passed by and murmured: There
is the accursed ones castlc!'
About the walls that surrounded the
grounds was Il brier hedge, which no
one dared to cross The servants pass
ed each other by like shadows, afraid
to speak above a whisper. No one
dared to address the master. Only the
young Count Robert found favor in the
eyes Of the lord of the manor, the old
Duke de KcrberZoff, his uncle.
AT the time this story begins Robert
was seated at the old mans feet lie
was seated in the great ducal chair;
his face was livid, his eyes cleaning,
and his countenance distorted with
fear. He was listening intently; one
would have said that lie was the ghost
Of terror.
Beside him on the porphyry column
burned a small golden lamp set with
precious stones. Behind it stood a tall
negro, who. as each minute passed. let
fall Il single drop of oil upon the flame
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-12-21
Christmas Reunions.

1t is a day when every one who has
had a home and has one no longer is
reunited to the vanished home and the
loved ones that made it so dear, wheth-
er they still linger here or have passed
beyond. 1t is Il day when those who
have never lad a home are united III.
visions to an ideal home, a place where.
the heart may rest and find peace It.
is a day when parents love to gather
around them their children and grand
children, and rejoice with them over
the great gift Of God to the world. and
in the multiplied mercies and blessings
which that gift includes.
Not all are able to give golden gifts.
or gifts bought with gold. But who is
50 poor that on this Christmas day he
may not bcstow IA pleasant word ON
some one poorer than himself? Who
is 50 downcast that he may not give a
token Of sympathy to some fellow NOR
tai in distress, a smile of friendly rec
ognitiOn to some fOrlOrn one? Even 4
cup of cold water given in the name Of
4 disciple shall not lose it's reward.
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the floor Of my room, crushed almost
out of human shape. Ny SON, notified
by his betrothcd, had wished to pro-
tect her in her flight and the dreadful
trap which had set for her had killed
them both. 1t was Christmas
years ago!'
The old man fell back in his chair,
the tears streaming down his face.
"Stop!' he said to the negro who was
tending the precious lamp. Feed the
II: me no more! I have made my con-
fession, now can debut can God find
pardon for me?''
At that moment the castle Dell rang
loudly and the chants Of the church
We're heard. The doors of the great
hall swung open. Through them was
seen the chapel of the old manor blaz-
ing with lights, and the child Jesus on
his bed Of straw seemed Respondent
with glory and pardon. The old duke
fell on his knees before the Infant God.
Mann said the voice Of the priest,
"Christ was born, suffered, died to re-
deem the sins Of men. Thou hast
sinned, thou hast suffered, thou hast
repented; God pardons thee. May thy
soul depart in peace!'
Then the old nan looked at the
golden lamp and saw above it an angel
with snow-white wings, and he recog-
nized him as the guardian Of the bril-
liant lamp. The angel smiled on him
sWeetly, and, taking up the Pickering
light flew off toward heaven.
The Duke de Kerberzoh was dead
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stairs? But he always comes to- our
house, and mamma said, perhaps, to-
day, he would bring us our g1:anlpapa!
We haven't got any now, you know,
and mamma said if he did come we
would love him just the same as papa,
and he would love us. And please,
grandpapa, SO we will" And here the
child put her little arms round the head
bent low before her. and lifted the face
Quivering and tear-stained.
''Oh, don't cry! Oh, please, men
don't cry; only naughty girls and boys!
Oh!'' and again the terror found voice
in the plea: Il want to 60 home"
Yes, yes! will take yon home.
Bring your flowers. child. This is no
place for flowers Observation-Disclosures
cards:"'
Down the crazy old stairs the old
man led the child, tenderly watchful
that the little feet did not slip nor
stumble. Through the sunny Streets
unheeding the cold, she walked beside
dear grandpapa that she had been
taught to love.
That was the browning amazement
No child in Il few short hours could
have been taught to talk OF the es-
1oASoA Pal CIT DIS tulS CAlNl Ix41hcu
She told the old man of the prayer she
said night and morning, please, dear
Lord. send my grandpapa home!" Of
the talks with her mother about this
unknown relative whom she was to rev
erellcc and love, should he ever come
home, opening to the haruened but, Oh
such a lonely heart a hope of rest and
affection, that he felt it would be bitter
as death to thrust aside now.
There was no need to pull the door
bell Of the stately mansion to which
! Simon Austin led his grandchild. Eager
hands were waiting to open it's portals
wide; eager eyes were watching for the
| coming Of the pair. Tender arms and
strong hands led Simon Austin into the
parlor; Maryaret's kisses fell warm and
carcssing upon his wrinl1ctl cheeks
Charles hands removed the shabby
| oYercoat; baby Harold chung to his
knees, shouting:
"Danpa's tum! Santa Tlaus bringed
dandpa!''
There was no pride could stand
against this loving, sincere welcome,
so pride collapsed.
You really want ne, Charlie?' the
old man faltered. ut is not mere char
ity?''
'Hush!'' whispered Margaret do
not grieve him by such a word He
will never be. happy until you come
| home. dear father
And SO Christmas once again gath
cred up the tangled threads Of cstrange-
: ment and knit them into strong bands
Of home-love---NeW York Lndgcr.
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Charity Begins MT Home.

He was a man noted somewhat for
lounging around billiard-rooms and neg
Letting his family, and was sitting in his
usual place Of resort, with several COM
patriots killing time one Christmas day.
Suddenly his wife entered the room.
bearing Il covered dish, which she de-
posted upon the table beside him. with
the sarcastic and cutting remark:
"Presuming, husband, that you were
too busy to come home to dinner, I
have brought yours to you" and then
departed.
The husband invited his companions
to share his meal, and, removing the
cover from the dish revealed, not a
smoking roast, but instead slip of pa
per, on which was written:
Il hope you will enjoy your dinner,
it Is the same kind your family has at
home"
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his wife's face gave fresh hope to
Charles Austin's heart.


1t was a very mean room in a very
poor house where the sun Of a bright
Christmas morning wakened Simon
Austin. Everything In the shabby
place told Of the lack Of woman's care
and love. Dust hung upon everything;
disorder reigned. There were no dainty
trifles Of needleworl; the curtains We're
dingy and crooked; the carpet torn and
dirty.
Verify YEARLY and slowly the old man
dressed himself, lit a fire in the CRATE
and rang for the poor breakfast his
was supposed to buy outside, but very
often this muddy coffee, stale bread
and tough chop or steak We're the sole
repast Of the a hours
1t was Christmas day, and no bust
ness took the old man abroad; so, after
the attempting tray was removed, he
TOOK newspaper and drew shivering-
" to the fire. But before he had read
one column there came a knock upon
the door, and then it opered wide and
closed again behind a child-a little girl
In quaint Mother Hubbard cloak and
hat, with large blue eyes and clustering
golden curls, and holding a large fiat
basket full of fresh, beautiful flowers.
While the old man gazed at her in
silent amazement she said, in sweet,
childish voice:
If YOU please, dear, grandpa, I am
your Christmas card!"
"You-you are what?' he said. utter
~ bcWildered.
IF you please, dear grandpa, I am
your Christmas card!'
Who sent you here? What is your
namew
Mamma brought me here! 1 am
Madge Austin, dear grandpa" and
and the poor room, the child's eyes
filled and her lips trembled. II want to
go home" she whispered
don't cry" Mr.. Austin said. finding
his senses, and taking her into his arms,
very tenderly, too. Don't cry, dear, /
will take you home',
ON, if you please, because my big
doll is there and all the toys Santa
Claus brought, and brother Harry
what did Santa Claus bring you?''
'Nothing!'
"Oh!'' with very deep-drawn sigh.
was 1t because you are up so many
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-12-21

ed by an angel All the new lamps
were tended by fair white angels with
faces Of unspeakable beauty; by others
stood black angels, ugly and cvil-look-
ing, and these seen ed to await with
impatiencc the moment when the flame
should be finally cXtirguishcd.
"'What is all this? I asked my
guide
""These are the souls OF men, he re-
piled. The ones which start suddenly
into flame are the souls of newborn
infants, and spotless angels guard them.
Here are the souls of those who have
| reached the time of life when they can
think for themselves, and the Spirit of
Evil and the Spirit of Good dispute
their possession. Those lamps which
are Pickering and fading out are the
souls Of the dying Seen he cried,
pointing out several flames which were
on the point of extinction. see! at the
supreme moment the soul almost III
ways turns to tho Spirit of Good!'
'"Then l asked him to show me my
own lamp.
"'Come!' said the strange being who
conducted me-
Leading lle on TIL Cuyh innumera-
bic arches, we went on and on for q
long time, Then stopping suddenly.
'See,' he said. Behold thy soul!' I
was petrified with terror. One single
drop Of oil remained in 10y lamp, and
over it huvered an ::ngel with coal
black wings, who bic y upon the fame
to make it burn out more quickly.
was in mortal fear that was a, coward !;
yes, | was Il coward" said the duke,
trembling violently
Listen, Robert! listen! Beside my
lamp burned another with Il steady
end brilliant flame; White-winged an
sci watched over the golden vessel
The Spirit Of Evil came and whispered
in my ear.
The old duke ceased. 1t seemed as
if he heard the spirits voice at that
moment. His eyes We're bloodshot, his
hair stood on end with fright, and his
teeth chartered. He continued in Il
hOarSe voice:
THE Wilite-winged angel locked at
me sadly, but the black kept whispering
in my ear. saw nothing, I would
see nothing. From the black angels
wing I plucked feather, and dipping
it into the brilliant lamp I took the oil
out drop by drop and let it fall into my
own. My fame became brilliant and
red as blood; the other grew paler,
but retained its starry brightness Only
one drop Of oil remained; the white
angel stretched forth his wing to stop
me, but another with wings cleaning
like mother-of-pearl and bearing gold
en- sword came to us. Let the man do