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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-14

yXTANTED-AN AGENT in every section
wv to canvass; 81 to $5 day made. sells
at sight; also a MAN to sell staple goods to
dealers best line $75 month. Salary or
large commission made, experience unneces-
sary. CLIFTON SOAP s. MANUFACTURE.
ING CO., Cincinnati, O. oct26 1aw1y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-14

Herman Hilyer, the insane man from
Missouri who was arrested at the White
House yesterday, said he was pursued
by sordish and wanted protection
from the government,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-14

A FAT NEGRO BoY.-From Poca.
hontas few days ago came to Rich
mond a country darkey named Harris
and with him colored boy OF IS years,
who corporal dimensions were won
derful and fearful to contemplate. He
weighed 335 pounds, measured 65
inches around the waist and the cir.
cumference of,the calf of his leg was
exactly So inches. The man who acted
as his manager brought him for the
purpose Of placing him on exhibition
with mercenary intent, and with this
end in view rented a vacant store at
the northeast corner of Broad and
Eighth streets last Saturday. Business
was bad and the dusky manager must
have become wholly dishearLened for
the show closed Saturday night. The
Juvenile mountain of flesh says that he
is the latest boy in this world or the
next. His name he said is Elmore
Shepherd. He is the son of William
shepherd, coal miner, and had lived
in Pocahontas from his second year
until a few days ago when Harris pro-
posed the scheme of exhibiting him to
the world at ten cents head. He was
born. he said, in Asheville, n. O., and
did not begin his abnormal develop
ment until he was brought to Virginia
by his parents, neither of whom weighed
more than $50 pounds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-14

Many people, when little constipated,
make the mistake of using saline or other
drastic rurgativee. All that is needed is q
mild dose of Ayers Pills to restore the regu-
lar movement of the bowels, and nature will
Go the Test. They keep the system in perfect
order.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-14
WANTS,

MIANTED.-A WHITE COOK, must be
w agood washer and ironer, and have
best references. Apply at or address 1907
Connecticut avenue, Washington, D. c.
noy12 3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-14

The November number of Interna.
tional Trade has been received from the
publishers in New York. Is contents
are timely, and include interesting and
instructive articles on Cuba, the Vene-
zueian Controversy, the Working En-
ergy of America. Foreign Commercial
Views, the Southern Export Trade,
Southern Cities and Foreign Trade.
Silver and Export Trade, and other
subjects of present public consideration
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-14

The South Carolina convention to.
day decided that the State should be
divided into school districts containing
not less than nine square miles OF
more than SO square miles. 1t
he's also decided not to reluce the
coust tnliopul school tax below mills.
Az present it is 2 mills.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-14

ORoIcE SUN DRIED APPLES received
~ today BY J G. anBOhN'
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-10-19
coRBETT BEFORE COURT.
Chances that the Big Fight Will Not Take
Place-Governor Still Wants the Law
Fully Explained to Him.

Hot Springs, Ark, October 18-Corbett
arrived IN the oity this morning at 11.aO
and was met at the depot by Sheriff
Houpt Manager Brady and other friends,
and the officials of the Florida Athletic
club. The sheriff escorted his prisoner to
the court where Mr.. Martin, attorney for
Corbett. presented a petition addressed
to Hon. Leland Leatherman, judge Of the
court of Garland county. in which
Corbett declared he was being unlawfnlIy
restrained of his liberty. He had not
violated any law of the state, nor did he
intend to do SO, and prayed that Leather
man would award him a writ of habeas
corpus so that the cause of his detention
might be inquired into. The petition of
| Corbett was granted and the prisoner
| arraigned before Chancery Judge
Leatherman about noon on a writ issued
| to the sheriff.
| Attorney Martin then read the Official
documents in the case. The first evidence
| introduced were enactmentS of the legls-
latures OF 1891, and 1898, from the house
records, and it was plainly made to ap-
pear by Corbett's attorney, that the
enactment Of the laws of 1891 were illegal
because they were passed by viva voce
vote. The first witness was Joseph
Vendig, by whose testimony it was
proved that the defendant had agreed to
engage in glove contest here on October
81 with Fitzsimmons for purse of SAL,
900 under the auspices of the Florida
Athletic club. Before the testimony of
| Vendig was completed Attorney Martin
reousted that the chancellor allow
Corbett to depart for Little Rock, where
he had an engagements to show tonight.
| The Chancellor granted the request, but
required sheriff to send a deputy with
him.
The time for the meeting between
Corbett and Fitzsimmons has been post
poned, but to what date has not been an
nounced. Manager Vendig, today, sent
telegram to Fitzsimmons stating that
| if he was not in Hot Springs by Monday
the fight would be declared off. Martin
Julian will arrive tomorrow and Fitz-
simmons is expected to follow soon after.
The odds posted at R. G. Chambers &
Co. g Turf Exchange on the contest are {:
Corbett three to i've; Fitzsimmons,
seven to five; Maher four to five; O'Don-
nell even; Ryan three to two.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-10-19
VETERAN LEGION.
officers Elected at Buffalo Yes.erday-A
Maine Man Chosen.

Buffalo, N. Y, October Is. These Off
GERS were elected today by the Veteran
Legion: National commander, George
G. james, Cincinnati; senior vice com
mander, W. S. Norcr"ss, Augusta, Me.
junior vice-commander, Th omas J. Nc
Ginley. Philadelphia; quartermaster gen
eral, W. Pottsr Kremer, New York; chap;
lain-in-chief, Rev. John A. Danks, Pitts
burg; surgeon general, DR.. Clarence G.
Smith, Philadelphia; executive commit
tee, Com. L. j. Shannon, Washington
L. s. Donnelly, Jersey City, J. NJ. Pa ar,
Indianapolis; J. S. Dimmick, Worcester
W. B. Tuxbury, Wilmington.
The newly elected officers were installed
by Past Commander Hay of Pittshurg.
Retiring Commander, Corporal Tanner,
made brief speech, thanking the legion
for it's kindness to him during his term
of office Commander James returned
thanks for the honor conferred upon him,
and appointed Col. Spooner Of Cincinnati
as his adjutant. After some further bust
ness was transacted the encampment ad
1ourned to meet next year in Washington
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-10-19
REED IN NEW YORK.
Staying With Personal Friends-His Visit
Not Political One.

New York, October Is. Hon. Thomas
B. Reed is in the city and his coming
has been extensively noticed by all the
city papers. none of whom have succeed
ed in interviewing him, however. He has
beensyery warmly greeted by hosts of ad-
mirers, as he is very popular in this city.
The Tribune today says:
Thomas B. Reed of Maine was in the
city yesterday The ex-Speaker was the
guest of Augustine G. Paine, at No. 18
West 49th street Mr.. Reed never goes
to hotel when he comes to the city, as
he prefers the privacy of friends home
to hotel life When seen yesterday he
looked healthy and happy. He seems just
as big as ever, and just as happy. When
asked how he had spent the summer he
said ''I spent most OF the time at my
home in Maine. feel better for the rest,
and I shall be ready to take up the bar
ness again when Congress meets. "
Mr. Reed said he was not here on any
political mission. He would not, he
said, make any speeches in the interest OF
local candidates, although he had been
requested to make at least one speech ig
New York. He added that he would not
take the stump anywhere this year.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-10-19
THE PLUM DROPS.
And Hon. George Tolman Was Underneath
It,

Hon. George Tolman was yesterday a
surprised man. His commission as ship
ping commissioner of this port was re-
ceived last even ing. The first official an
nouncement was made to Collector Deer
ing. Mr.. 1olman was of course warmly
congratulated by his friends he ONCE
of commissioner being one OF some Inn
portance, and commonly very good po-
sition to hold. Commissioner Tolman
will at once forward his official bond to
Washington for approval.
The appointment was in the nature of
surprise all around. Mr.. Tolman
had not been even talked OF for the place,
and it was generally supposed that the
political and personal backing of Capt.
Chas. G.. Chase would ensure his appoint
ment.
Mr.. Tolman's support was too strong
for Capt. Chase to overcome. and he has
the prize so many tried for.
Mr.. Tolman has had very fortunate
political career. He did not succeed in
sheriff in 1892, but he served as state
senator, as warden of the state prison
and was twice elected alderman from
Ward 3, and refused a denomination.
Last spring he refused to allow the use
of his name in the Democratic city con-
yention as candidate for mayor.
The appointment of Mr.. Tolman as--ship-
ping commissioner will be good news to
those who were anxious to see the place
flied at once. Soon after the death of the
late Commissioner Gallagher, papers were
sent to Washington by at least five ap-
plicants for the. place. The appointment
of Mr.. Tolman was Fgreat surprise to
those in the field, as was that of Collec-
tor Deering to the other candidates for
the colleotorship.
The commissioner is not expected to be
personally very much in his office, be-
ing represented by clerk. The late COM
missioner Gallagher appointed his son to
the clerkship, but it is not yet known
who will be selected by Commissioner
Tolman for the place.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-10-19
BRIEFLY TOLD.

Dunn & Co report 263sfailures in the
United States this week, against 253 in
the corresponding week last year.
Crede. Col, mining town, was almost
entirely destroyed by fire yesterday.
A ferry boat near Carlo, Egypt, oolided
yesterday with steamer. Nearly SO
women passengers were on the ferry boat
and but few OF them rescued
The steel steamer American, coal laden,
colided Friday near Saulte Ste. Marie,
Mich, with the steamer W. II. Gilbert.
and the America sunk. The crewssof both
vessels were saved The America was
owned by the Kelder House Syndicate
of Buffalo, and valued at $4,000.
In the suit of the Soldiers Orphans
Home of ST Louis, VS.. Russell Sage and
George J. Gould, individually, and ex-
ecutors of the estate of Jay Gould, an or
der of discontinuance was granted. The
plaintiffs claim that the defendants
wrongfully used stocks and bonds
amounting to $40, 600, O00 s.. SSs.aaa
The first cabinet meeting since the
Presidents return, was held yesterday,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-10-19
THE CRUISER MAINE
Will Come to Portland to Receive
Christening Gift.
PROVIDED BY THE LEGISLATURE
OF THE STATE.

Secretary Herbert Officially Notifies Gov.
ernor C1eaves-vesse1 Will Come as
Soon as Ready for Service.
Augusta, sMe., October 1S-In response
to recent communication addressed by
Governor Cleaves to the Navy Depart
ment, relating to the presentation of the
christening gift provided by the legisla-
ture to the cruiser Maine, Secretary
Herbert has forwarded to the Governor
the following reply:
"Navy Department, Washington,
"October 15 1895.
sSir-I have the honor to acknowledge
the receipt of your letter of the 9th inst
and to inform you that, in accordance
with your request, the Department. will
be pleased to send the United D States
steamship Maine to Portland, to receive
the christening gift provided for her by
the legislature of the State of Maine, as
soon as practicable after she has reported
ready for service. will advise you as far
in advance as possible of tire date that
the vessel in question will be in readiness
to proceed.
To His Excellency, Henry B. Cieaves,
governor of Maine, Augusta, Me.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-10-19
Weather Observations.

The Agricultural Department. "easher
Bureau for yesterday, October lS'
taken at p. m., meridian t1me' 0he
observations for each station being given
in this order: Temperature, d1rSotlon OF
the wind, state of the weather;
Boston, 4s degrees, sW, clear; New
York, 50 degrees, s, clear; Philadelphia,
50 degrees, S, clear; Washington 4S ae-
grees, S, clear; Albany, - Jy degrees ,re ns D.
clear; Buffalo, go degrees, Sw Clear, De, g.
troit, SO degrees, SW, clear; oh1oagu, n de"aaa os
vs. W. cloudy: lou, St. Vincent, 30 degrees, y, "
clear: il. Huron, Dak., 20 degrees, NV,
clear: clear Bismarck, So degrees, NV, clears
Jacksonville, 70 degrees, Me- oiear'
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-10-19

and much time was taken up In .ns ;,, ais,
cussion of the Cuban situation, ioio'ea
policy and domestic administrator.
The slaughter of game by the trains Grains VI "
the Bangor g. Aroostook RalIroau ~
getting to be about as great as py sporvs-
struck and killed two fine bucks near
Grindstone and scarcely turned hair.
TheyAwere sold to Bangor sportsmen py
the train hands. The same day announcer
was struck, but net killed, and on wed,
nesday the up train struck Q doe anu
turned the animal round, but did not IN
j ure her sufficiently but what she made
her escape.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-10-19
MAINE VESSEL WRECKED.
Her Crew Were Rescued by the Life
Savers.

Highland Light, October 1s-The 16O
ton coasting schooner Elisa Levensaler,
Capt. Keller. of Thomaston, without
cargo, while trying to make Province
town harbor early this morning, went
ashore on bar at Race Point life saving
station.
Capt. Fisher and crew brought all the
shipwrecked sailors to shore safely in the
breeohes buoy.
The vessel lies in dangerous position
and will probably be total loss. She
was built at Thomaston in 1882.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-10-19
Local Weather Report.

Portland, October 1s.-The local
weather Bureau office records as to 5he
weather are the following:
sa. Barometer, 80. 067; theremome-
tor. 31.5; dew point, 14.o; humidity, A. U;
wind, NV; velocity, 10; weather, clear.
Sp.m.-Barometer OFT; tharmome6er, e6 r
40; dew point, $50; humidity, oS'o'
wind, SW: velocity, 8; weather, clear:
Mean daily Thermometer, 5ao; max
mum thermometer, 4S.0; minimum 'hel,
mometer. 800; maximum velocity OF
wind, so, NV; total precipitation, Q.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-10-19

knowledge of the New Diocese-In
Executive Session,
Minneapolis, Mimi, October 1S.-The
Episcop al House of Deputies inaugurated
the business Of the fifteenth days. session
this morning, with a report from the
committee on conservation Of bishops,
approving the nomination of Rev. Peter
Trimble of Sault ST. Marie, Mich, as
missionary bishop of Alaska. 1t was
decided to consider the nomination IN
executive session.
Something of sensation was created
when Dean Hoffman, from the committee
on the conservation of bishops, presented
supplementary report sending back to
the bishops their nomination of Rev. ).
NJ Francis as bishop of the new mission
ary jurisdiction of Kyota, Japan, on the
ground that the house had not been con-
suited concerning the creation Of the pro-
posed jurisdiction and had no informa-
tion, that suoh jurisdiction was
canonically erected. The deputies
evidently were inclined to be jealous of
their vested rights, for when the question
on the adoption of the report was put not
voice was raised in the negative, and
the message of the bishops was returned
to them instanter. The house then we Mt
into executive session.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-10-19
A Reformed Gambler.

Mr. Archie Thayer Of Bath, the mat
whose wonderful experience of year age
is known to many, win tell the whole
story in Y. M. G. A. hall Sunday after
noon a 43o. These Sunday afternoon
mems meetings are usually very interest
ing but tomorrow's service will be
particularly attractive. All mon are in
vited.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-10-19
"HIs GRACE, COAsTED.
And An Unfeeling New York copper
Ran Him In.

He Was Violating a Park Ordinance-1ah-
en- to the Station by Patroiman-Dls-
charged After a Warning-What Next
New York, October 1S.-The Duke OF
Marlborough was arrested in Central Park
this afternoon on the charge Of violating
a park ordinance.
The Duke was seen by park police
man passing rapidly down hill on pike
with his feet on the handles. This Is
violation. of the park ordinance made Tor
the safety of persons using the hill.
The Duke accompanied the policeman
to the station. He said he regretted the
occurrence and was unaware OF the exls-
tence of any ordinance which he had ap-
parently broken.
Roundsman Ryan, who was in charge,
discharged the Duke after varn1ng him
not to repeat the offenSe.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-10-19
A Fatal Accident in Calais,

Calais, October 18-Patrick Mahoney,
a seaman on the schooner Maud Mallook,
was struck by foreboom this morning
knocked overheard and drowned. His
body was not recovered. Mahoney be-
longed in St. John, N. B. land was 30 years
old. He is supposed to be unmarried.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-10-19

dr,o store this afternoon, she fell, strik-
upgs ;no beT eToib head I on the edge of the pave
ment, lns M cutting deep cash and rendering
her unconscious for long time. she Is
badly injured, but her complete recovery
is expected.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-10-19
ESTABLISHED JUNE 2s, lse2--voL. ss.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Brass Bedsteads

1t has been observed that in cards good
deal depends upon good playing, and good
playing depends upon a good deal. In fur
niture you depend upon good bed and a
good bed depends upon you.
1t depends upon your good sense. And
that is only another name for your true real
ization of values. If brass bedstead will
last lifetime and by its nature and con-
struction cannot become soiled, or unclean,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-10-19

Seen the 'Portia''
Scarfs for men?
One of the newest
shapes for Fall and Win
ter.
Tomorrow we'll make
a window show of "Por.
tias" to introduce what is
destined to be one of the
most popular necties of
the season. Puff shape,
adjustable to half a dozen
different effects, becom-
ing to everybody and not
expensive.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-10-19
ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.l

ISPECIAL To THE PKESS.J
Waldoboro, Me-, October 18.-Warren
Dreamer bookkeeper at the Evans, Bell
and Clark company, shoe factory, fell
down an elevator we'll, two stories, to-
day. He was badly bruised and shaken,
hut fortunately no bones were broken.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-10-19
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.


Bedead today
$25
each edstead. Alargel line onex
absolutely
free S
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-10-19
THE W EATHER
Fair

Boston, October 1s.-Local forecast for
Saturday: Fair; warmer, southwest
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-10-19
:. :. HoMSTED,
45I Congress Street.
Store closes to-night at {
o'clock.

PORTLAND. OcT. 10Th, 1895.
O. ne z.;a: q. ,A; ;h': best .ts': sas:
has ever offered is
the lot of heavy black sat
teen flannel lined Un-
derskirts that is being
sold here now at SI.oo.
Full Umbrella" shape,
Columbia safety pocket,
well made, long and am
pie; it's the greatest value
in a skirt way that we
know of.
Our line of black sat-
teen, silk, taffeta and
moreen Skirts is very
complete now and in-
cludes many novelties.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-10-19

Washington, October 1s.-Forecast for
Saturday for Maine: Partly cloudy !;
warmer; southwesterly winds.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-10-19
FELL TWO STORIES

But Apparently Possessed Unbreakable
Bones.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-10-19
Broke His Leg.
mn r--

Percy, NH, October l8-P. J. O'Con-
nor. Grand Trunk station agent at this
place, and one of the Oldest station agents
in the service of the company, met with
a very bad accident today, breaking a leg
and receiving other injuries of serious
nature. Mr. O'Oonnor was previously
obliged to move about on crutches, and
the present accident is all the more seri-
Gus on that ansnnt. ssxssu..s --sS-s .S
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-10-19

In the Draperies room
today we are selling a
specially good lot of
handsome a an e S e
Screens, five and a half
feet high, three fold, pam
el embroidered with un-
tarnishable gold thread
in new designs,-at
$3.50, great bargain.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-10-19
Accident at Island Pond.
ESPECIAL TO THE EREss.]

Island Pond, Vt, October 1s.-As Miss
Lottie Lefebrer was passing Thurston's S
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-10-19
ON THEIR DIGNITY.
House Of Deputies Jealous Of Their
Rights.

They Return to the House of Bishops an
Appointment-They Had No OMciai
knowledge of the New Diocese-In
Executive Session.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-10-19

Continu ed on Second Page
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-05-01
The Lecture Monday Night.

Miss Yates OF Maine delivered lecture on
Woman'S Rights In the Court Room last Mon
an hour and quarter, and held the best al
tention of the audience from first TO last.
The audience was delighted with the charm
and force of her argument, which was simply
unanswerable. Her familiarity with the sub
iect and her beauty of expression was only
equalled by her beauty OF person ana aol!-
itv as a speaker. She Is not only pret-
", but Is a talented woman, with goodness OF
heart combined.
. General Hemphill introduced the speaker
In fiattering terms, being most conspicuous
advocate of the cause. General Hemphlli
has been an advocate OF equal rights for wo-
the cause he made plea for equal education,
al opportunities for women In the House OF
REPRESENTATIVES in 1878, and has advanced the
idea continually since then whenever oppor-
tunity arose.
In 1892 in the Senate he introduced resoiu-
tion TO submit the question OF Woman Sui
frage to vote of the people as an amend
ment to the State Constitution.
In the Senate In 1893 he presented ana sup
ported personal petition of Mrs. Virginia D..
Young for the right to vote.
In 1898 he made short address before the
Woman Suffrage League of the District OF
Columbia In the hall OF the Wimodanghsis In
Last February he made an address before
the National American Woman Suffrage Con-
vention in Atlanta before an immense audi
ence.
At the request of the organization commit
tee of the National American Woman Suf-
frage Association he will make an address in
Columbia on May and in Charleston on May
7th in support of the movement. n .E y
He regards the granting Of the franchise 10
women as the only solution OF the Soqthern
problem. 6si..t...S>
Now that the liquor question seems to6e
solved in South Carolina, there realIYH NO
good reason why the right to vote sbf,,y,d moi
be conferred on woman. We can $sadiiv nm
derstand why there should be.cHSieciion 10 al.
lowing woman to vote as Xne sS The drain
shops and the liquor ipttsrest was menaced :
@ 6nt since nee Inc esaaS Gay saloon in South Car
oilna mas II Passe9<we don't see how woman
would nKeiyI 20 harm by her vote. or conrse
II we nag Yam shops, she would tackle them
ABOUT t4efirst thing she did. BY voting every
que ,o|them out of existence, ut the hrst OPP
PS$1nity, she would intiict serious Injury TO
Me people who might be engaged in the traf-
fic Let an educational qualification be I'm
posed.