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The San Francisco call., 1895-10-14

1t is not surprising to learn that since
the Chicago Associated Press misled its
customers by sending out false reports of
the race between the Defender and the
Valkyrie, some OF its papers have aban-
doned that organization and joined the
United Press, thus making sure of getting
all the news and getting it correct.
The San Francisco call., 1895-10-14

There is growing belief that every step
taken in the construction of the trans
Siberian railroad by Russia is distinct
step toward the destruction Of the Chinese
empire.
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-25
spent on the Kinks, and much benefit

spent on the Kinks, and much benefit
derived from this healthful exercise.
The expense of q year in Oberlin
varies from 500 to $780, but this depends
largely upon the student himself. The
amount many of the students spend is
considerably under $3.50 per year. Every
thing favors thrift on the part of the
students; tuition and incidentals a1e
but $40 per year; board ranges from 81. 80
in clubs to $3.50 in private families
room-ren5 is proportionally cheap. Few
peounlary demands are made upon the
students for class support and clothes
are not considered the making of the
man. Economy and hard work for self
support are respectable and no man is
made to feel uncomfortable because of
being poor. A number of scholarships
are provided which reduce the current
expenses of those who receive them.
The present school year ends Wednes-
day, June "a, '96 The commencement
exercises begin Saturday, June 20, and
cover four days; this is the most interest
ing time during the college year. The
following term is scheduled to begin
Wednesday, Sept. 30, '96.
Upon application Mr.. j. r. Severance
will gladly send catalogue giving de-
tailed information; and Also if requested,
Ii special illustrated souvenir of the col
lege.
Y Oberlin's representation from Maine in.
cludes the following: Fred G. Stewart,
Fred M. Dickey, Mary Z. Angel, Her.
tart W. Edison.
H. W. E.
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-25
MAIL AND EXPRESS.
The Christmas Business Has Broken All
Records in Portland This Year.

Portland postoffice never before had so
much business as on yesterday. In the
morning the carriers were assisted by
thirteen boys who carried mail in hand
carts. About eight hundred bushels were
sent out during the day in something
over two hundred sacks.
On the train from Boston last night
were two big wagon loads of mail, the
largest quantity ever received from that
train. Assistant Postmaster Sanborn said
yesterday that up to date more mail had
been sent from the postoffics than re-
ceived, which would indicate either that
Portland people are very generous or that
they have not been properly remembered
by their friends.
Chief Clerk Mitchell said that double
crews are at work on all mail cars run
ming to this city, and that they were
having all they could do.
Col. Henry s. Osgood of the American
Express company, said that yesterday
was the biggest day in the history Of the
company; also the rush began earlier
than usual. Sunday seventeen teams
were necessary to deliver express pack
ages, and since then from eight to ten
teams have been continually at work be.
tween the express office and the Union
station.
They made out 1900 pay bills, the
largest number ever sent out in one day.
These bills average five entries each,
making fully $500 packages in all.
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-25

The following were elected officers of
the Eastern Star Encampment of Odd
Fellows at the annual meeting last eve
ming:
High Priest-Herbert B. Sears.
Senior Warden-L W. Carman.
Junior Warden-Charles f. Snow.
Scribe-Benjamin l. Small
Financial Scribe-Charles +. Tobie.
Treasurer-Isaac E. Clark,
Agent of the Hall-William e. Plum
mer.
Trustess-H. 2. Cox, Daniel +. Nash
and T. H. c. Tompson.
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-25
A Xmas. Dinner.

After the performance at the theatre
had closed last evening, all the members
of "a Back Sheep" adjourned to the
Falmouth hotel to enjoy a banquet
rendered by the leading man of the role,
Mr.. Otis Harlan.
I The proceedings took place in the small
dining room and were of the star chamber
order. The doors were closed to all out
siders, and for an hour and half the
members went into executive session.
1t was a merry Chritmas eve, and on
heartily enjoyed. To add to the festivities
of the occasion, Mr. Hoyt, the talented
and successful playwright, sent on a
couple of cases of metropole.
"a Black Sheep after making brief
trip, goes to New York to begin years.
entertainment on January 9th.
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-25
PERSONAL.

Mr.. G. H. Peterson of the Metropolitan
Insurance Company, has been promoted
to superintendent to succeed NJ. A.
Jeans.
The Bangor Commercial says: "The
newest sweet singer of Maine is Miss
Mabel Monaghan, daughter OF Stephen
Monaghansof Ellsworth, who in very brief
spaoe of time has become familiar to the
music-loving people of all the eastern
section and crowds attend the concerts in
which she takes part. Her voice is clear
and of mellow soprano of unusual range
and surprising volume, and already,
with little schooling. she has excellent
control of her vocal powers. 3"
Miss Ruth Cords Long, niece OF ex-
Gov Long, made distinct hit at the
Boston Art Club OF Wednesday night,
before large and cultured Back Bay au-
dienoe. Miss Long was brought out vo-
oally by Annie Louise Gary, and has
been success from the start. The other
artists were Misses Caroline Gardner
Clark, Elizabeth L. Wignall and Minnie
E. Little.
Yesterday Mr.. Samuel Rolfe received
% letter from his son, Mr.. Percy Rolfe.
written by himself, in which he said he
hoped to get home the last of the week.
Mr.. I. A. Burke of the Argus will pass
Christmas at Portsmouth, N. q.
Miss Maud Simpson of Sherman street,
and Miss Laura Parker of Pleasant street,
are spending the HOLIDAYS with friends
in Philadelphia.
Among the arrivals at the Falmouth
yesterday were: J. W. Seaver, Mobile;
NJ. Jackson, Bangor; J. W. Stuger, Phil
adelphia; J. S. Fogg Biddeford; E. A.
Wilcox, Somerville; W. Il. Woodbury.,
Lawrence; c. E. Phillips, Haverhill A.
M. Spear Gardner; A. A. Strout, H.
A. Berry, NJ. o Haskell, Boston; The
"Black Sheep Co.
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-25
A HAPPY CHRISTMAS.

A happy Christmas to all PRESS
readers
May the festal season be to every body o
merry and joyous one.
A happy Christmas to the President Of
the United States. May the spectre Of the
Venezuelan war cloud and the financial
distress of the nation be effaced from his
memory long enough for him to enjoy a
pleasant day with Mrs. Cleveland, the
babies and the family turkey.
A happy Christmas to Speaker Reed
and his tremendous Congressional family.
May they all be grateful for their seats in
Congress Notwithstanding they are COM
PEELED to work through the holidays.
A happy Christina to Hon. Charles I.
Crisp and his diminutive minority. May
they be the happy and grateful that there
are few of US left
A happy Christmas to Governor Cleaves.
May he be happy in the thought that he
is chief magistrate of the best state in the
Union.
A happy Christmas to Mayor Baxter.
May he be happy in the fact that he is at
the municipal head of the "fairest flower
of American cities"
A happy Christmas to the poor. May
they be visited with good cheer and a
little sunshine sent from the homes of
their more fortunate brethren.
In the words of "Tiny Tim," GOOD
bless us every one p
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-25
Christmas Tress,

At Park street church last evening
there was a capital supper furnished the
Sunday school scholars from &. 80 to Z. &c
o'clock. after which there was a delight
full concert.
The Preble chapel scholars enjoyed a
fine Christmas tree loaded with useful
presents and very pretty entertainments.
A Christmas tree provided with gifts
from the citizen of Portland pleased the
inmates of the Alllshouse, and they took
great enjoyment in musical entertain.
mept given by Mr.. Given, the vlolinist,
and Mrs. like.
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-25
Odd Ladies.

Z he Odd Ladies met last evening and
elected the following officers:
Worthy Past Lady-Lizzie B. Spauld-
ing.
Worthy Noble Lady-Maria A. Kennard
Worthy Vice Lady-Sadie nj. Sands
Worthy ChapIain-Clara N. Sawyer
Worthy Recording Seoretary-Aduie NJ.
Williams.
Worthy Lady Reporter-Ida May Baker.
Worthy Financial Seoretary-Annie W.
Jewett.
Worthy Treasurer-Sarah M. Norton.
Worthy Senior Warden-Hattie j. Brett.
Worthy Junior Warden-Fidelia Vent
worth.
Worthy ConductOr-Mabel Skillings.
Worthy Guardian-Grace Mitchell.
Trustees-Hattie J. Brett, Mary
Gribben, Carrie M. Cram.
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-25
GOV. CLEAyES' GREETING

The people of Maine have every reason
to enjoy a happy Christmas. Tbev are
possessed of one of the noblest of the
states of the Union. Her people are
prosperous and contsnted and shonld he
happy in the thought that they are bart
and parcel of the old Pine Tree State,
which has shown throughout the history
of the nation with lustre never dimmed,
/ extend to each and every dweller
within her borders the heartiest greetings
of the festal season.
HENRY B. CLEAVES.
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-25
removal.
Messemger,s NOTICE.

Office of the, Sheriff of Cumberland County
State of Maine. Cumberland SIS. December
Path A. d. 1896.
TUyHIS is to give notice, that on the 23rd day of
Il December, A. d. 1895, a warrant in Insol-
vency was issued out of the Court of Insolvency
for said County of Cumberland, against the es-
tate of
ERNEST H. BROOKS, OF Portland,
adjudged to be an Insolvent Debtor, on petition
of said debtor, which petition was filed on the
23rd day Of December, A. D.. 1895. to which
date interest on claims is to be computed.
That the payment of any debts to or by said
Debtor. and the transfer and delivery OF any
property by him are forbidden by law.
! That meeting of the creditors of said debtor,
to prove their debts and choose one or more as
signees of his estate, will be held at Court Of
Insolvency to be holden at Probate Court room
in said Portland. in said county OF Cumberland
on the 9th day of January a. D., 1896, at
ten O'Clock in the forenoon.
Given under my hand the date first above
written.
C. i. BUCHANAN.
Deputy Sheriff as Messenger Of the Court OF
INSOLVENCY. for said County Of Cumberldr,d.
dee25&Ian1
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-25
Fearful Storm.

Dallas, December 24-The worst storm
for years prevailed over the north and
central I exas coast from midnight until
6 this morning. The wind blew hurri-
cane and rain fell in torrents. Much
damage was done TO railways, and all
trains are late. Big washouts are report
roada and the Gulf, Colorado & Santa
fe. A wreck is reported on the Santa Fe
system north of here. Where it is or how
serious has not been learned, although it
is bad,
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-25
"Mrs. winslow's soothing syrup"

has been used over Fifty Years by millions
OF mothers for their children while Teeth
ing with perfect success. 1t soothes the
child, softens the gums, allays Pain, cures
Wind Collie, regulates 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. Winslow's Sooth ing
Syrup % cts. q bottle.
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-25

The Christmas tree men at the post
office had sold 500 trees up to midnight,
out of stock of 525, and will sell the
balance this morning. The trees ranged
from ten cents up to 81, the price paid
for the largest church trees. The average
price was about fifty cents
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-25
Mid Weather Widespread

Mr.. K. .. Bailey returned home to
Portland last wesk from business trip
to Michigan. He says that there is little
indication Of winter out there The fields
are bare of snow and cattle arc lee ling in
the pastures Last year at this time there
was good sleighings
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-25

Besides the Christmas music to be
given at the churches today, whose pro-
garmmes have already been printed in
the PRESS. are these:
ST. DOMINIC'S CHURCH.
Morning Service.
Organ Prelude, Guilmant
Adesto FideleS, NoyelIo
Kyria, Haydn's First Mass
Gloria in Excelsls, Haydn's First
Credo, Haydn's First
Ofertory-Pastores, Lamibllotte
Sanctus, Haynd's First
Benedictus, Haydn's First
Agnus Del, Haydn's First
Organ March, Costa
Afternoon Service.
Organ Prelude, Merck
Deus in Auditorium.
Dixit Dominus.
Confiuabor Tibi.
BeatuS Vir.
Laudato Pueri.
In Exitu Israel, Gregorian
Jesu Redemptor, Wilcox
Magnificent, Emerig
Alma Redemptoirs, Lambillotte
o, SaiutariS, Lutgen
Noel, Noel, Adam
Tanutn Ergo, Lambllotte
Laudate Dominum, Lambillotte
Christmas March, Guilmant
Fannie M. Egan, organist.
A Christmas service will be held at
Trinity Episcopal chapel, Woodfords, this
forenoon at 1890 O'Clock. The church
will be suitably decorated. Miss Louise
Chenery will sing the solos. The follow
ing music will be rendered:
Voluntary.
Cardiff Came Upon the Midnight
Clear, Willis
Venite Langdon
lie Deum, Stephens
Jubilate.
Anthem-Behold I Bring You Good
Hymn-Hark, the Herald Angels 'l'
ofeItory Largo with harp and
violin, Handel
Recessional.
Solos,
Miss Louise Chenery
Organist, Miss A. M. Phinney.
ST. PAUL'S CHURCH.
Hymn.
Venite, Randall
Te Deum, Woodward
Jubilate, Smith
Hymn.
Kyire, Baker
Hymn.
Gloria Sibi Garrett
Sanctus, Cooper
Hymn.
Gloria in Excelsis, Chant
Nuns Dimittis Walter
Mr. B. +. Landlord, oIganist.
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-25
The Spree In the Dock.

Southampton, December 1.-The North
German Lloyd steamer Spree, ashore on
Warden ledge, Isle of Wight, and subse-
quently f1oated and brought here, has
been put in the dry dock. She sustained
little. If any damage.
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-25
CUMBERLAND NATIONAL BANK

FsHHE Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of
n the Cumberland National Bank of Port
land will be held at their banking rooms on
Tuesday, the fourteenth day of January, 1896.
tors for the ensuing year and the transaction
OF any other business that may legally come
before them. w III. SOULE. Cashier
Portland Dec. Is, 1896. 14-1m
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-25
Naturalization.

A very pretty holiday wedding took
place at noon yesterday at the residence
of Mr.. d. o. Moulton of Falmouth,
when his daughter, Miss Margaret Ella,
was united in marriage to DR.. Daniel
Stevens Latham of Auburn, Rhode
Island The bride was very prettily at
tired in travelling dress and carried a
bouquet of bride roses. After the cere-
mony, which was performed by Rev.
Mr.. Merrill of Falmouth, in the presence
of the immediate relatives and friends of
the bridal couple, ia wedding breakfast
was served.
The house was prettily decorated with
Christmas green's, ferns and hot house
flowers. nr. and Mrs. Latham took the
afternoon train for Boston, and after q
short wedding trip they will take up
their residence in Auburn. R. l., where
DR.. Latham is a successful young
physician.
Miss Moulton, sister of DIR. Willis B.
Moulton of this city, has been one of
Portland's most successful teachers and
carries with her the best wishes Of a large
circle of frinds.
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-25
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY.

No Christmas and New Years table
should be without bottle of DR.. Siegert IS
Angostura Bitters. the world renowned ap-
petizer OF exquisite flavor. Beware of
coun erfeits.
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-25
AT the Gosp ell Mission.

There was bright scene at the Gospel
Mission last evening. The platform was
arranged with great taste and was faced
By Christmas trees A flag covered the
table in front of the platform was
crowded with Christmas presents. Rev.
S. f. Pearson spoke briefly of the lesson
of the day and of the presence Of the
Christ spirit in the land. A bright and
finely rendered programm was then
given, after which the presents, over 1900
in number, were distributed. Not single
child was neglected. and tho joy of some
Of the little ones was too great to permit
them to be quiet, and when they left the
hall most of them were loaded down with
presents, and it sh ould be remembered
that the idea running through this work
WAS to do more than to please. for the
moment, and so most of the presents
were useful. AS Mr.. Pearson said at the
close of what was for the children very
bright evening, "It was no small work to
give out 1900 presents without the
making of single misteke." 1t may be
added thet hundreds were made happy.
But Mr.. Pearson and his earnest corps
of co-workers did more than to crowd the
Christmas trees with presenta Food was
given out during the day, and many of
the poor were helped at their own homes:
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-25
WEDDINGS.
BODICE Wilson.

A very pleasant home wedding occurred
here Tuesday forenoon between Miss
Elizabeth NJ. Dodge of this place and Mr.
Scott Wilson, Esq, of Portland, at the
residence of Mr.. J. J. Dodge, the BRIDES
father in Windham. The room gin which
the ceremony was performed was taste
fully decorated with palms, ferns and
evergreens, and select company of rela-
tives and friends were present Prof. b.
T. Hayes, D. D., of Bates college was
the officiating clergyman and the
wedding party itself was made up, in
addition to the contracting parties of two
little flower hearers, who were Master
Clifford Wilson. nephew of the BRIDE
groom and Miss Josephine Webb, cousin
Of the bride, Of the maid of honor, Miss
Grace Carter Of Bethel, Maine, and of
Mr.. H. e. Walter of Chicago, ILL.,. as
best man. The accomplished bride is
graduate of Bates college, and has spent
two years of graduate work in the
philosophical department. of Radcliffe
college. The bridegroom, who is a rising
young lawyer in Portland, is also a
Batesa graduate of the class Of 1892. His
law studies were pursued in the Univer-
sity of Pennsylvania. Among the
numerous valuable presents were silver
service, several pieces of cut glass, hollow
ware and China, an onyx clock and an
elegant chocolate set of Wedgewood ware.
The happy couple departed amid a
shower OF rice and old shoes, and after a
shG4t wedding tour will be at home at
No. 81 Lincoln street, Woodfords, Me.
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-25

There was q touch of Christmas every
where yesterday. Last night the late
buyers were out, and some of them saved
money. Down in front of the armory
woman bought two turkeys and brace
of chickens. "It's big crowd there is
of u.s. she said.
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-25

A gentleman told a story that showed
that the spirit Of Christmas is abroad in
the city. A poor woman bought and
paid for q chicken. the best she could do.
but customer who was in the store
nodded to the man behind the counter,
and fat turkey was added to the con-
tents of the basket. ''The way that poor
woman looked" said the one who told
the story, must have many times paid
the man who settled for the turkey"
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-25

More than one sailor on board a vessel
in port, or in the hospital, or in some
sailors boarding house will have
occasion Christmas day to remember and
to bless good old Captain Pickett, who
has been putting in his work off hours in
behalf of his friends the sailors, and who
will be at the Marine hospital during the
morning.
Christmas Day at ST. Stephens Church.
Christmas services and sermon at TO- 30
a. IN. today at ST. Stephens. The
Christmas tree service of the Sunday
school will take place on Thursday at q
y. IN. All are welcome.
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-25
A Schooner Celebrates.

The Gloucester schooner Edith M.
Prior, in port yesterday, was not to be
counted out when it comes to celebrating
Christmas. Yesterday morning her crew
rugged her out with the largest and best
Christmas tree that could be found IN
Portland, and she bore it proudly on her
bowsprit. 1t was understood that the
skipper had ordered the cook to excel
himself in getting up Christmas din
ner for the men, and the crew in return
more than limited that ''the old man"
would get something if he hung up his
stocking when he went to bed. The
Gloucester fishermen are jolly lot, and
the Edith M. Prior will be in the lead
tomorrow of all Christmas observing
schooners.
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-25
AdditionaI Christmas Music.

Besides the Christmas music to be
given at the churches today, whose pro-
garmmes have already been printed in
the PRESS. are these:
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-25
THE DAY IN PORTLAND.

How 1t VIII Be Observed in the City and
Christmas will receive its due share of
attention this year.
At the Catholic and Episcopal churches
there will be special services, at which
the music will be the kfnest of the
year.
At State street church, at II O'Clock,
there will be splendid music and a
sermon by Rev. DIR. Jenkins. A colleo-
the Childrsn's ward of the Maine General
hospital.
Christmas services will be held at the
Salvation Army today at and p. m.
The Portland Gun club will shoot all
day at their range, and the Miles
Standish Rife club will test their skill.
During the afternoon football match
will probably be played between picked
teams from the Dominion liner Van
oouyer and the Allan liner Numidian.
At the theatre GA Black Sheep will
be presented at the matinee and evening
p6rlUfLuduC5S, duu Uu6 IIOlu0 op6Id COu-
pany will give "Pinafore'' at City hall.
Fort Preble boys will have feast. The
soldiers pay for their dinner out of their
own pockets.
All of the hotels in the city will serve
Christmas dinners today. At the Fal-
mouth. Preble, Sherwood, United States
and the West End the bill of fares will
be elaborate.
Al excellent Christmas dinner will be
provided the inmates of the Almshouse.
Superintendent Roberts has made ample
preparation.
Places of business and public offices
will be closed today.
There will be many pleasant family
reunions today.
Cashiers and general delivery windows
open between the hours OF and in the
forenoon, and 1 and 2 in the afternoon.
Delivery by carriers at z. 80 in the fore
noon, and in the resident portion of the
city at 2 in the afternoon. Collections
N ade at II a. m. and 6 p. m.