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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-21

Raltimore's new mayor has given early
evidence OF a determination to conduct his
administration of the city's affairs on nom
partisan lines. His first appointments were
divided between the parties, and he has
often declared, and he repeated yesterday
at the Inaugural ton, that he intended to re-
form the mayors office on broad basis
and 10 divorce his administration as far as
possible from politics. Inasmuch as Mr.
Hooper has obtained his office through the
support of the friends of clean government
In both parties he owes these promises and
their complete fulfilment to them. 1t is in
his power to carry out this program, but
1t remains to be seen whether he will be
strong enough to withstand the great party
pressure for place that is the chief obstacle
of the municipal reformer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-21
Selling Street Railway Franchises.

From the Hartford Times.
New Haven has taken an initial step to-
ward getting some revenue from the local
street railway systems, and. instead of at
tempting to fix an annual tax, has adopted
the Plan of demanding Il Fixed sum as a
condition Of allowing extensions into new
territory. The Winchester Avenue Com
pany has been selected for test of this
new method of taxation. Last winter the
legislation authorized the company to ex-
tend its tracks in New Haven aud also out
ward to Hamden and Orange, and a few
weeks ago the company petitioned the city
government for permission to run through
various streets i'll the city, including Wash
ington street. The committee on railroads
and bridges on Monday evening presented
to the board of aldermen report recon-
menGing that the company he compelled to
pay to the city annually in the month of
December the sum of 800 each mile of
track and pro rata for every fraction of a
mile Of track in return for the privileges
the company asks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-21

Corbett and Fitzsimmons are no doubt i'm
pressed by the fact that while they have
been dawdling over prize-ring challenges,
Sir Henry Irving and other English COMPETE
tors have taken time by the forelock and
gathered in a lot of good American box
Office receipts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-21

If the amount that Chicago is willing to
subscribe for the privilege Of entertaining
political convention is to be taken an
Indication of the profit expected, the pres
ent is the proper time for any intending
visitor to ask how much ham they expect
to put into their sandwiches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-21
A TRANSFORMATIONS.

Might ez well go fast asleep
On a Christmas eve,
Eff you seed m wouldn't know
Ole Sanity. believe.
lister have his whiskers on
Long an smooth an whit@
Sanity went an shaved 'en Off
JeS' the other night.
Had ter do 1t, though he knew
Them whiskers would be missed;
Eff he didn't folks 'ud think
He was a populist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-21
Observation-Disclosures.

The Thanksgiving Day Table
Linen, China and Glassware is in
Guided in tomorrow's special prices.
Toe yd. for 81 Satin Damask Table Linen, az
inches wide, and seven new designs.
2sc I'd. for the soc AIl-linen Damask "a inches
wide
&c yd for the &c All-linen Crash.
SIC for the SOC Turkey Dishes, 16-inch.
$685. for the 1886 Dinner and Tea Set Of 1I2
pie es. with floral decorations.
13c for the 19c Crystal Glass Celery Holders.
Sc for Wine Glasses. and SC for Punch Glasses
with handle.
SOC for the 4Sc Cushions. covered with Jap. crepe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-21
The Way of the World.

Its strange" said the Maltese cat. "In
this life nobody seems to get what he real
ly needs without difficulty"
I've heard that before" said the tor
toise-shell cat.
Yes; but I've had more cause than
usual to notice it, If 1 wore shoes, l
wouldn't have anything like the collection
of bootjacks and backing brushes that
come now without the asking"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-21

1t would be interesting to know the can
did opinion of man like Ex-Governor Shop
herd concerning the deliberate manner in
which the new post-office is going up
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-21

In connection with the yacht-race, Lord
Drnraven appears to be about the only
Englishman who is not little bit
ashamed of himself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-21
SHOOTING STARS.
A Preuica nlent.

What shall 1 dor the jockey cried,
And trembied in his shoes;
Il have forgotten if l ride
This lace to win or loser'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-21

Some OBJ de worrs smallest men," said
Uncle Eben. seems ter devote dab intiah
intelleck ter findin' new kinds OBJ trouble
ter git into
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-21

Every once in a while Secretary Morton
gives the public to understand that he has
studied good deal besides farming.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-21
M. w. Beveridge,
12I5 F and 1914 G St.
BARGAINS
i'm every Dept
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY.

y 1t will be worth your while
x to look through our stock of
= Special Offerings" tomorrow
x or next day. We will not at
x tempt to enumerate the great
y multitude of articles that have
y been reduced. There are bar
x gains in DINNER SETS
y bargains in TEA SETS-bar-
x gains in TOILET SETS
y bargains in OPEN STOCK
y CHINA-bargains in BRIG
= A B R AC - bargains in
y LAMPS-bargains in POT
y TERY--bargains in HOUSE
* FURNISHING GOODS.
X In short, there are BAR
= * GAINS TO BE HAD ALL
x + OVER THE STORE.
y Ask for the articles you
Il X x want-we are certain to have
= x number of pieces at RE-
x * * DUCED PRICES.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-21

This is an era of civilization. and fortunes
are not to be tolerated, either in Turkey.
Afghanistan or Texas
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-21

Mr.. Harrison and Mr.. Cleveland might be
excused for feeling 10th to abandon their
old-time relations as antagonists
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-21

Il wish" said Willie Washington, with a
touch of real emotion in his voice, that
could bwing myself to be of more conse
quence in this world"
"Oh, don't worry. Everybody has his
use.'
Y-a-a-s. But 1 am getting little tiahed
of being just q chwysanthemum-h holder"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-21

There were only one hundred and two men
at work on the post office today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-21

otlleiS dt llekt-tO-1lOtnlnS prices.
Soc for Csc FIannelette Wrappers
50. As for the s39s Eiderdown House Wrappers
with silk cord and tassel. Blue, red, pink gray.
SILL for the S12.75 Ready-to-wear Costumes,
waist with siIk-lined box coat; skirt strictly In
mode. Made Of English cloths, in mixtures and
diagonal cheviots, in navy and black
$3.50 for the s6.9S Black Silk Waists. Very
latest styles, in plain and brocaded tareta and
surah silks.
$5.9S for the Misses $6.9S Coats, In sizes to u
years. Latest Paris style, in boucle CLOTH Red,
blue and brown.
$l.79 for Ladies' S225 New Mackintoshes, with
correct 2iinch cape ard military etraps.
S29s for Wtmens Full-length, Big-seeve Winter
Cloth Coats that have sold up to $3.50.
$5.9S for Women's Full-length, Big sleeve Winter
Cloth Costs that sold up to S25.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-21
Wraps and Suits.

Small reductions in prices of most
wanted and best selling goods
others at next-to-riothing prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-21

DIn order to avoid delays, ON ac-
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR should not be addressed
To any individual connected with the
office, hut simply to THE STAR, or to
the Editorial or business DEPART
mcnts, according to tenor OF purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-21
$40 Seal Plush Capes, $3.50.

Just received fifteen Seal Plush Capes. with full
sweeps; extra good quality satin lining; guaranteed
to be first quality seal plush. While Sh RN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-21

S. Boucle Jackets at SS.@8.
Very stylish rough effects, 4-button styles;
ripple backs; box shaped These s. M2
The Portland daily press., 1895-08-29
Reunion oath Maine,

Gardiner, Aug. 28.-The Gath Maine
Regiment held it's annual reunion at
Grand Army Hall in this city today.
The meeting was called to order at 10 a.
m. by President Edwin Totman, with
75 members present. The following ofic-
ers were elected for the ensuing year
President. Edwin Totman, Richmond
vice presidents, G. f. Waldron of Lewis
ton, A. j. Hooker of Gardiner, Llewellyn
Libby of Albion; secretary and treasurer,
W. H. Dudley of Randolph; chaplain, B.
f. Ring Of Gardiner; executive commit
tee, J. H. Alexander Of Topsham, A. N.
Ward of China, J. G. Hatch of Litchfeld
committee on resolutions, B. F. Ring of
Gardiner, W. H. Dudley oflRandolph, c.
G. Waldron of Lewiston. 1t was left
with the officers to decide the place of
holding the next reunion. The meeting
adjourned to the dining room where an
elegant dinner was provided by Com pany
s'I" and the members of the Heath Relief
Corps served. This afternoon all the
members and friends visited the National
Soldiers Home at Togus. Supper was
served at six o'clock and the parade was
at 7.3O. Returning to the hail a camp
fire was held. There We're several ad-
dressessby members.
The Portland daily press., 1895-08-29
BRIEFLY TOLD.

Medford was visited by frebugs early
yesterday morning and as a result some
$40. 900 worth of property was destroyed
on the 2. @. Brooks farm
The Russian ship Rostoff from Cron- n
stadt, has arrived at Antivari with ~, ooo
rifles, Is, 600 cartridges, a number OF can L.
non and machine guns and "a quantity OF
dynamite all of which are gift from J
the Tsar of Russia to Prince Nlcholas ol
Mo ntenegro.
John S. Emery, the well-known snip
broker of Boston, died at his sunlnef
home in Sullivan Harbor, Tuesday nlghc,
aged about so syears. Mr.. Emery was ) "a !.
large owner of vessel properly anu MS
knowledge of vessels, captains anu OWL
ers was remarkable.
The Rev. DR.. Richard Lalor burcseii,
the friend of DR.. McGlynn, celebrated
the thirty-third anniversary OF his ordina-
tion to the Roman Catholic pflesthooo al
Rondout August II. Some OF his old
parishioners in New York went up te
Rondout in honor of the OCCASION % and
they still look to the time when Dr. burt
sell will be returned to his OLD church 10
the city.
The Portland daily press., 1895-08-29
o'BRloN KNOCKED OUT.
Walcott Put Him to Sleep in the First
Round.

Boston, Aug. .sf,-An audience OF $500
boxing match this evening at the West
Newton street armory, under the auspices
of the Farragut Club, which resulted in
the latter defeat in one round. Joe Wal
colt of Boston is the recognized 140 pound
champion of America, and Dick O'Brion
of Lewiston, Me-, is considered one of the
cleyerest fighters in the same class. This
was their second fight. O'Brion had
plenty of hackers about the ringside, and
from his appearance there was strong in
dication he would put up great battle.
Walcott showed himself to pc a better
fighter in every respect, knocking his OPP
ponent down four times during the round
andgending it in two minutes and forty
five seconds Both men came to the CEN
ter at the sound of the gong and y, Brlon
lost no time and started In Tor Walcott
with a rush. He landed his left lightly
on the colored mans face and that blow
undoubtedly gave Walcott the impression
that his opponent wanted to light fast,
for he measured his distance and sent his
left for O'Brion's jaw, landing heavily.
The force knocked him across the ring.
When he regained his feet, Walcott fol-
lowed it with similar bl ow, dazing
O,Brion and sending him to the floor. 1t
was this punch that weakened o'Brion.
The time keeper counted eight seconds
and then O'Brlon again regained his feet,
but staggeed..abou Walcott followed 1T
with another left in the jaw and down
went O'Brion for the third time, but at
the end of nine seconds was on his feet.
AS he put up his guard the spectators
acted wildly and the police were on their
feet and there was a cry to stop the fight
from them Before their wish was real
lied Walcott planted the same left in
the same spot and O'Brion went into OBJ
livion for the time being.
The Portland daily press., 1895-08-29
STATE AND CITY.
The Governor and Mayor With Their Es-
corts See the Sights,

aDrawn in a half dozen handsome
barouches, gGovernor CleaTss, Aalutan6
General Connor and Col. harrington,
Col. Cushing and Major Rollins OF his
staff. and Mayor Baxter, Alderm an Ram
dali, Little, Thompson and Dam and
Councilmen Nickerson Nash, Kent, Fa-
oan snow. Holland, Haskell, Mannlx
and Hayes, City Marshal Trlckey ana
Assessors Fox and York entered the
grounds at u o'clock ana were Warmly
Appleton, who joined the Governor, the
party wereEEdriven about the fair, visiting
all the different departn. ents ana all
expressed themselves as higaly pleased
with everything they saw. Members OF
the Governors staff, who VISIT ali the
fairs, declared the show OF ll4e STOCK 20
be Of the very finest. Mayor Baxter was
especially interested in the great display
Of Jerseys made by the famous Hood
Farm. The Mayor is a connolsseur on
high grade Jersey stock, having very
1ine herd at his farm on Aaokworeh Is
land, and also having an exhiblu at The
fair.
The party had lots of fun on the 9 Mid
way. - The fakirs soon spotted the dis
tingiushed visitors, and Wed With each
other in extending the courtesies of their
various amusement temples. Jusb as
the party were enjoying themselves mos5
the rain fell in torrents, and it became
necessary to get inside somewhere quick
ly. just at this time large number
happened to be opposite the Nantch danc-
ers (purely accidentaD and were obliged
to seek shelter inside. All the shows
received the attention of the party. Some
of the aspiring politiciansssconsulted the
seers and fortune tellers, and many Of
the clouds OF politics that were expected
Sin the spring time" do not bother them
any more, as the clairvoyants see in
them all a silver lining Several coun-
cilmen displayed great prowess in hitting
the coons' head in the baseball target
game.
The poultry show received q good deal
of attention and several good roosters
were bargained for to be delivered next
March
The distinguished visitors added quite
a little eclat to the fair-every body
seemed to appreciate them, the bulls
beloved louder, the pigs squealed often
er, the sheep bleated more pitlfully, the
roosters crowed more Justify the drum
mers pounded harder the snake charm
ers charmed moro bewitchingly and the
falsirs yelled the Innings out of their throatS
In fact the entire machinery Of Rigby
seemed to take fresh impetus from the
fact of the honored guests presence,
and all went merry as marriage bell.
The Portland daily press., 1895-08-29

brilliant of the many receptions which
have been held thus far during the con-
clave There were hosts of Sir Knights
from different states with their ladies
in attendance, and Eminent Sir George
E. Whitney and wife received during
the evening. Refreshments were served
in the hall adjoining. The reception
room was beautifully decorated with
palms and profusion of flowers. The
reception consisted of Sirs Thomas p.
Shaw, John E. Sawyer, Leander W.
Fobes, Sirs II. r. Virgin, e. b. Mallet
and John S. Russell. The ancient repu-
tation of Portland Commandery for hos
pitality and knightly courtesy was more
than well sustained
The Portland daily press., 1895-08-29
The N. Y. and N. E. Directory.

New York, August 2s. The New York
and New England directory was an.
nounced this afternoon. 1t consists of
Grant B. Sclhey, W. H. Porter, Gordon
Abbott, Amos T. French, Stephen M.
Weld, David S. Plume, E. d. Robbins,
JIM Ripley and John Henshaw. The
officers are: Grant B. Schley, president;
Gordon Abbott. vice president; j. T.
Odell, second vice president and general
manager; Amos T.. Finch, trea surer !;
W.. H. Porter, secretary; George b Ship
pen, assistant treasurer; J. W. Perkins,
assistant secretary.
The Portland daily press., 1895-08-29

Detroit, Mich, August 2s.-At a meet
ing of the American Bar Association, the
general council was elected. New Eng
land members are: Connecticut, Morris
F. Tyler; Maine, e.. +. Libby; Massa-
shire, Joseph W. Fellows; Rhode Island,
A. NJ. Eaton Vermont S. C. Sburtleff.
The secretary's report showed that tho
ASSOCIATION hSs LII members, exclusive
~ the 1928 eleGSei yesterday.
The Portland daily press., 1895-08-29
Pavilion.

There was an unusually large crowd at
the island last night to see the McCallum
company in the last play of the season,
Hazel Kirke 1t is one of the strongest
and most touching dramas given this sea-
son and every member of the company is
seen to excellent advantage. Miss Bing-
ham gives strong portrayal OF Hazel, q
part which suits her admirably. Every
one should see the closing performances.
Reserved seats at Stockbridge's music
ct 0ra
The Portland daily press., 1895-08-29
Local Weather Report.

Portland, Me-, August 2S.-The local
Weather Bureau office records as to the
weather the following:
a. m. Barometer, 20, $40; thermome-
ter, 70 O.; dew point, 62. 0; humidity, no;
wind, SW; velocity, z; weather, cloudy.
tas sP dew pon SYmdifT shfTm9ner 81
wind, NV; velocity, g.; weather, partly
cloudy.
Mean daily thermometer, no; maxi
mum thermometer, 81s; minimum ther-
mometer, COL; maximum velocity Of
wind, 13, SW; total precipitation, o.
The Portland daily press., 1895-08-29
inquiry is Proceeding satisfactorily.

Hong Kong, August 2S.-Advices re-
ceived here from Ku-Cheng state that in
ouiry of the investigating Commission in
to the recent outrages is proceeding sat-
isfactorily. The Chinese officials are CIV
ing the commission ample assistance.
Ten members of the Vegetarians society
have been convicted of participation in
the outrages and the trial of others is
in progress There is no danger of fresh
disturbances during the sittings of the
commission.
The Portland daily press., 1895-08-29

OyorflOWed 1nuO bHo
field inside, they stood in crowds around
the stables and the sheep and cattle pens !;
they watched the pulling matches and
the exhibition of the fancy horse flesh;
they made it a red letter day in the Mid
way Plais ance, and in short they were
oyerywh ere on the ground and were
constantly receiving fresh accessions to
their number.
Some say $1,000 people were on the
grounds in the afternoon. Mr.. Farnham
estimates the crowd at from II, 600 to IA, :
600, and he is probably about right. Ger
tainly it was a great army of visitors and
them saw great fair with many great
features, some Of which are described
below.
City hall was crowded with 5000 people
who went in to see the exhibits
The Portland daily press., 1895-08-29
SWIFT MEN WILL COMPETE
The List of Entries for the Fall Meet, L.
w. A., at Sanford.
ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.]

Sanford, August 2S-A big gang of
workmen in the employ of the New Eng
land Telephone company, are engaged. in
setting poles and stringing wire between
this place and Portland, another gang
is at work between Dover, N. H, and
Sanford and still another gang between
Dover and Boston. The company is put
ting through two big No. wires to con-
meet Portland and Sanford with Boston.
These wires are exactly the same as those
in use between Boston and Chicago.
When this work is completed Sanford
will be provided with better telephone
facilities than any town of it's size in
Maine.
The following well known class A, men
have entered for the bicycle races at San
ford, Labor Day:
George W. Hayes and E. A. Kicker,
Sanford
H. E. Clark, Rochester, Nh.
Bert I. Gerry, Sanford.
II. E. Walton, Boston, Mass.
j. E. Walsh, Barre, Vermont
G. M. Robinson, Rockland, Me.
Walter D. Came, Alfred.
Frank w. Cram, Sanford.
Charles M. Donahue, Lynn, Mass.
Walter E. Farnham, South Berwick.
John R. Mason, Auburn.
Wilfred Senior, Sanford.
Arthur L. Perkins, Sanford.
Joseph Taylor, Sanford.
D. E. Towle, Auburn.
H. E. Dahlberg, Lowell, Mass.
o. E. Moulton, Randolph.
John R. johnson. Portland.
FF. Davis, Dover, n. II.
Ernest SWEET, South Paris.
Herbert Thome, Lynn, Mass.
John W. Davis, Lynn, Mass.
Eben H Snow, Dorchester, Mass.
G. M. Rollins, Lynn, Mass
The Portland daily press., 1895-08-29
Gen. Dow at Old orchard.
ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.l

Old Orchard, August %. General Neal
Dow was the speaker at the afternoon
session of the temperance campmeeting,
and the Neal Dow quartette of Manches-
ter, N. H., sang several selections Gen.
Dow made vigorous address, spea king
for more than an hour. He expressed his
strong disbelief in the value OF public
sentiment in this country, unless it is
expressed by votes, and is represented at
the polls. Gen. Dow gave an informal
reception to his friends here before he
returned to Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1895-08-29

Harrisburg, Pa, Aug. 2s. The day of
the Republican State convention which
will decide who shall control the party
organization in Pennsylvania ar
rived. AS though in conformity with a
bright morning, rays OF harmony
penetrated the lines of the Quay admin
istration factions
From before midnight until 5 o'clock
this morning the conferees from each
faction wer together in Commonwealth
Hotel in an endeavor to patch up matters
The desire to hold the conference was
manifested by both sides. The conferees
wereaDistrict Attorney Graham of Phila-
delphia, State Senator Flynntof Pittsburg
and ex-Congressman Yardley Of Bucks
county. for the administration, and ex-
State Chairman Cooper Of Delaware
county, Judge Miller OF Mercer and Lieu
tenant Governor Lyon of Allegheny for
the Quay forces.
After much discussion and rejection of
numerous propositions by both sides it
was agreed to seat the Philadelphia and
Wyoming delegates of each faction and
give them a half vote each in the conven-
tion. This will be six half votes and
will give the contestants equal represent
alton.
John B. Robinson for temporary chair
man, and Speaker of the Pennsylvania
House OF Representatives Walton nom
mated Henry Hall of Pittsburg for the
same office. The vote which was the first
test of the strength the respective fac
tions showed 153 2-3 votes for Robinson
and 1873 1-3 for Hail.
This was a Quay victory and showed
that the Senator had an actual majority
of the convention.
The committee on permanent organiza-
tion reported recommending Governor
Hastings for permanent chairman and
Chairman Robinson appointed Senator
Quay and Chris. L. Magee to escort the
Governor to the platform. A love feast
was now in progress and a spirit OF har-
mony pervaded the noisy convention.
Quay and Magee performed their duty
amid great applause.
"The weather is too warm for me to
make a Speech" said the Governor, "but
[ may, however, say that recent events
in the Republican party in Pennsylvania
prove the proposition that electrical
storms have the effect of clearing the at
mosphere and we reserve our cyclone for
the free trade ssand debt creating
Democratic party"
The resolutions committee not being
ready to report, Col. Harry Hall present.
ed the name of B. j. Haywood OF Mercer
county for State Treasurer anu he wa.
nominated by acclamation.
Senator Quay, in brief speech, pre-
sented the names of Judges Beaver, Rice
Grady. Willard, Wickham and Reeder,
Gov. Hastings six Republican appointees
to the Supreme Court, and moved that
they all be nominated by acclamation.
They were accordingly nominated by ac-
clamation.
Then Chairman ellison arose and ten
dering his resignation as State chairman,
in brief speech, presented Quay's
name.
A gayel made from rafter in the
Washington county home, in which the
late James G.. Blaine was born, was
handed to Governor Hastings, with the
request that he present it to Chairman
Quay and the Governor complied with
the request. The committee on resolu-
tions then presented the following plat
form;