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The Portland daily press., 1896-10-15
THE PRE5p.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.
BRIEF JoTTINGs.

The, late II. o. Tukey was a mem bsr
Of Forest City lodge. No., 16, A. o. U.
w and his widow will receive benefit
of $4,000.
The Pharmacy Commissioners held
their regular meeting in the Council
cham ber yesterday and had three caEdi-
dates for diplomas as apothecaries before
them for examination.
DR.. Sanborn at Augusta denies that
Harry Dale tried to set fire to his cell.
Engine has come back from the
Portland Company's shops and relief
steamer A returned to the central sta
tion.
The York street retaining wall is en-
tlrely finished and the street is open to
travel. The Fore street wall is completed
and clear weather for week will give
an opportunity to finish the fill and to
make the street as good as new
Yesterday was cloudy and rainy, with
indications of clearing towards night.
The clearings at Portland clearing
house amounted yesterday to Sa55. 1878
against S19S, 437 for corresponding day
last year.
There was fire at Prout's Neck the
other night by which the house and
barn of Mrs. Josephine Ingraham near
the "a Black Rook house, were de-
stroyed. There was an insurance of $500
with tho New York underwriters. The
fire alarm struck SS yesterday morning
for no session of school,
The Pharmacy Commission has suc-
ceeded in securing indictments against
several parties who have been conduct
Ing the apothecary business contrary to
law. The commissioners intend to press
all these cases and others that may
come up like them.
Rev. George Kibbe of New York, will
occupy the pulpit at Vaughan street
church next Sunday. Rev. D. W. Le-
Lacheur will al o be present..
The Tillson Light Infantry ofERock-
land have voted to lease their armory for
the proposed polo league.
There will be meeting of the Odd
Fellows Fair committee this evening at
7.30. A full attendance is requested,
The Portland daily press., 1896-10-15
IN HER SLEEP.
How Bessie Riley Created an Alarm of
Burglary,

Little Bessie Riley, who lives on New
bury street. below Hampshire, was the
heroine of quite ar experience several
nights ago.H It was about 10 O'Clock in
the evening when Mrs. Miller, who lives
in a house in the rear of 1869 Newbury
street, heard strange noises In the cellar
of her dwelling. Naturally enough
Mrs. Miller concluded that burglars were
about and she went for assistance to
Mr.. W. O.Pitcher. who lives at 1859 New
bury street, and is the number Of the
house occupied by Mrs. Miller. Mrs.
Pitcher objected to seeing her husband
rush into danger, but he rushed never
theless. although he rushed slowly and
with due regard TO the presence Of bold,
bad men in the dark and gloomy cellar.
Mr.. Pitcher found the intruder orouohed
behind some barrels, but instead cf a
burglar he discovered little Bessie Riley.
The little girl seemed dazed and could
not tell how she came to be in the cellar
All that she would say was that she
wanted to see Alice, referring to Mrs.
Miller's daughter. Mrs. Riley when in
formed of her daughters wherea bouts
was as much surpriaed as anybody. as
she supposed the little girl to be sound
asleep upstairs. A physician, who was
called in, said that it was case of
somuambulism. The littlesgirl after re-
firing, had arisen, dressed while sound
asleep, and wandered to the Miller house.
Why she made her way into the cellar
is not known.
The Portland daily press., 1896-10-15
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers Of real estate
In this county have been recorded In
the Registry of Deeds:
Charles o. Kilborn to Clara E. Allen.
in consideration of $500, lot of land in
Bridgton. ~
Jesse Dyer to William A. Kenney, in
consideration of 81, lot of land in South
Portland.
.James.P. Baxter to Il. Vinton Earle,
in consideration of 81, lot Of land IN
Deering on the northwesterly side of
mabel street.
Harriet A. Scott to Catherine O'Day.
in consideration of $1,000, lot Of land
on Briggs street.
Charles L. Jose to Otis II. Libby in
consideration Of 81, lot OF land in that
mart of Deerdng called Riverdale pnrk.
The Portland daily press., 1896-10-15
Free Street Roll Call.

Free street church enjoyed it's annua
celebration at the vestry last evening.
There was very large attendance. The
roll call of mem bers WAS read and each
one present responded to his or hal name.
Shors remarks were made by prominent
members and an excellent supper was en-
5oyed. At the close ''BIest be the tie
that binds" Z" Was sung, and the Marty
separated after an evening of rare enioy-
mrut. 50
The Portland daily press., 1896-10-15
PERSONAL.

Hon. Seth L. Milliken went through
Portland yesterday noon: on his way to
fill engagements on the stump in this
West.
Mr.. Preston I. Merrill, proprietor of
the Beacon Teachers A zenoy in Boston,
was IN Portland yesterday calling on
acquaintances.
Mrs. E. S. Ridlon is the guest of Mrs.
G. ]. harrington, Grant street, during
the Federation of clubs.
The Rt. Rev. Bishop Hesly, on Sun.
day, administered the rite of eonfirma-
tion to 90 persons on Indian Island at
Old Town, and $40 in the city proper of
Old Town. On Monday he confirmed 12l
at S:. Mary's church at Orono.
Rev. j. J. Rice. D. D., Of Old Town,
was in the city yesterday.
Ex-Gov. Plaisted and family are at the
Prebie Oh their way to Fryeburg. Other
arrivals are Mrs. W. S. White, Mrs. d.
N. Mortland. Mrs. B. G. Jones, Rook-
land; Mrs. E. ]. Simonton, Camden ;
Mrs. A. Il. Lang, Mrs. H. K. White,
Skowhegan; E. E. Lothrop, Pawtu cket; /;
d. u. Morrlli, Buokneld; J.H. Showers,
". II. Coggin, Boston; Rev. Mr.. Glass,
Summarville. S. @.
The following were among the arrivals
at the Falmouth yesterday: E. S. Mar
shall. b. D. Marshall, York; B. T..
Towle. Ellsworth; Mr.. and Mrs. H. A.
Wing. Lewiston; W. NJ. Staples, Bridg-
ton: H. l. Shepherd, Rockport; Mrs.
Laura Godfrey. Miss Ethel Godfrey, Ban
Ror; e. Jordan and wife, Auburn; W.
NJ. Pennell Brunswiok; ]. N. Edwards
and wife, Waltham.
Mrs. w. R. Gribbin. franklin street,
has returned from Mt. Kineo, Mooshead
Lake. where she has been enjoying a
pleasant vacation and outi1g.
n Miss Clara Calder. of Nit Kineo, Moose
head lake, is in the city and is the guest
of Mr.. W. R. Gribbin and wife, Frank
lin street.
The Portland daily press., 1896-10-15
Grand Trunk Excursion to the Mountains

Grand Trunk Excursion to the Mountains
10 satisfy the popular demand Tor an
other trip to the mountain region of New
Hampshire and the picturesque scenery
along the Androscoggin, whose course
the road follows. the Grand Trunk Rail.
way has decided to run another excursion
to Berlin Falls or Gorham calling at in
termediate stations on Sunday next, Oct-
ober 18th. This viii, be the last excursion
to the mountains this year, and as the
color of the Autumn leaves, and the val
ley scenery are now at their best no one
should miss this opportunity.
The Portland daily press., 1896-10-15
HARBoR NOTES.

While the weather was damp on the
waterfront yesterday. news : was exceed
ingly dry.
Tbs tide was very high yesterday but
the harbor was rs smooth az the tradi-
tional mill pond. and there wasn't q
breeze to ruff1e it. The barge officers
said they rowed way down the roads and
there was hardly ripple.
The Boston boat, Bay State came
down from Boston arriving at p. M,
and the Cottage City, which has been
detained in Provinoetown harbor since
Sunday, reached here at s.45 p. m.
The tug Kniokerbocker started with
the Charles Campbell and the B. W.
Morse for the Kennebec.
The tug Seguin came in with the
schooner Madeline Cooney in tow from
the Kennebeo where she has been. loading
ice. The Cooney will finish loading here
taking large quantity of fruit out to
Demarara.
The Henry Lippord Is taking in cargo
for Demarara and will probably sail fol
that port on Saturday.
There was big crew of at least twnty
i've men at work yesterday on the new
Lighthouse at Spring Point ledge. The
oassion and the works as far as they
have been constructed withstood the big
storm of the last few days in excellent
shape.
At Portland head the governments en-
ployes are as busy as bees. There are at
least one hundred and fifty men at work
and they are constructing another bat
terry. When all the work at this point is
completed Portland will have remark
ably strong series Of Notifications.
Th schooner Chaparral sailed yester-
day with a cargo Of corn and general
merchandise for Port Clyde and North
Haven. She has been in the harbor Just
a week waiting for chance to sail.
The four-masted schooner 8. P. Black
burn is discharging coal at the Grand
Trunk wharf.
The yacht Pooahontas WAS towed yes
terday from the lower harbor to a berth
at franklin wharf By the Fannie g. to-
day.
The schooner Regalia is loading a car
go of corn for Bangor at the Grand
Trunk elevator.
The schooner Republic is at the Grand
Trunk wharf waiting to load grain for
st. Andrews.
The schooner Luther T. Garretson Is
disoharging cargo of coal at Randall
81 MoAlllster's.
The schooner Fawn has finished dis
charging coal at Randall & McA Allister g
and Is tied up at franklin wharf wait
Ing for a charter.
The Portland daily press., 1896-10-15
Ladies' Veteran Fire mems League

Ladies' Veteran Fire mems League.
A party for forty three of the officers
and members Of The Ladies' Veteran
Firemen's League accompanied by thei,
husbands went to the home Of the score.
tary, Miss M. A. Elwell, Saunders street,
Woodfords, last evening, and took her by
surprise, the occasion being the oelebra.
tion of her birthday. Miss Elweu was
expecting to meet the board of directors
of the League during the evening, but
was not aware of the fact that a large
delegation of the society were to be
present until they surprised her by their
sudden appearance.
Mrs. M. K. Brooks, during the eye-
ming presented Miss Elwell with hand :
come oak writing desk.
bliss ElWell, though taken by surprise
accepted the gift in few well chosen
words Of thanks.
A toast to the Veteran Firemen oriai.
nal with Miss Elwell was then int 70.
diced as follows:
THE FIkEMEN.
When the red sheet winds and whirls
In the coil of frightful death;
Wnen bne pannered smoke unfurls,
And the not walls drink our breath;
When the crowd. With terror. nears,
Choking in the demon glare,
And some helpless form appears
In the furnace of despair;
Save oh save the people cry;
But who plucks the human brand;
VINO will do the deed or die9
\ 'Tis a Fireman of the land.
Then give him honor, give him fame.
A health TO hands that fight th fame.
The toast was received with applause
by the Veterans, and was responded to
in happy manner.
After the announcement of the toast
the company sat down to the tables and
were served to ice cream, cake and fruit.
The party returned to the city about
10. 80 O'Clock.
The Portland daily press., 1896-10-15
DIscIPLlNINo A POLICEMAN.
officer stephen Flynn Sentenced - g..
pension and Reprimand.

The polics committee Of the citv CIV,
ernment held session Yesterday noon
to consider the case OF Police Office,
Stephen Flynn, who was summoned fo,
failure to respond from boz an nj,
beat on two successive occasions. off1oa,
Flynn appeared in his own behalf. He
explained that the first occasion when
he failed to ring in from his box, was
because he forgot. On the second COCA.
sion he said he was called home BY tn,
illness of his wife.
The committee deemed neither Of these
excuses sufficient and decided that Off.
Ger Flynn should be suspended for 81
days and be reprimanded publicly before
the police force today.
The Portland daily press., 1896-10-15
Cases of Contagious Diseases,

Several cases of contagious diseases
have been reported to the Board OF
Health. OF scarlet fever GASES are report.
ad:as follows: October 12. Nils A. Bruins.
4 Warren street; October II, James Ben.
nett. II Commercial street and Arthur
Hall. 1877 Cumberland street; Ootober 1a
Clarence E. Briggs, 80 Monument street:
October Is, Frank Murphy, II Vine
street.
OF measles there Is one case: October
13. Ada Kavorsky, II Vine street.
OF diphtheria two cases ware renorted
October IA, Rose q. Smith. 8 Laurel
lane, and -----, Al Brown street.
The Portland daily press., 1896-10-15
Not Known Here.
A dispatch from Cleveland, O.. so

A dispatch from Cleveland, o.. says.
1.-Two we'll dressed boys late Tuesday
night applied at the Central police st alton
for lodging. saying they were memhers
of theatrical company which stranded
few days ago at Syracuse. N. Y. and
were penniless. After much coaxing it
Hartford Herbert aged 20, and Warren
Schwartz. aged II, and that they were
sons of well to-do parents living in Port.
The Portland daily press., 1896-10-15
Contracts for New Catholic Church.

Contracts Tor New Catholic Church.
The contracts for the building Of the
basement for the new Catholic church.
the Church of the Sacred Heart, at the
corner of Sherman and Mellen streets,
was awarded yesterday to Mr.. James
Cunningham, on the brick work, and the
iron work is to be done by Mcguire and
Jones. Father O'Dowd is at present re-.
oeiving subscriptions from the people of
St. Dominios parish among whom he is
now canyassing.
1t Is the intention of the new chur ch
parish to erect the basement of their
church this winter SO that it will be in
readiness for services some time at the
close of Lent.
The Portland daily press., 1896-10-15

land, Maine. They ran away from the
Fairfield Military academy, in New York
state, to join theatrical company. The
boys were furnished with transporta-
tion to Detroit, where Herbert said he
had an uncle.
4 Nobody seems to know anything about
the boys here.
The Portland daily press., 1896-10-15

The stranded steamer Spartan on the
beach at Hereford Inlet, N. j., was
hauled about 100 feet astern towards
deep water Wednesday.
The Portland daily press., 1896-10-15
Wherever There Is a Lot Of Wear

and tear on paint, it is absolutely necessary to
have the best Poor paint lasts NO time-it ia
not made to last. nor are its constituents cal
culated to render 1t durable.
All the elements of poor paint are chean
Cheapness does not mean economy but Gather
the reverse.
That which Is best, made from the hest
materials, lasts the longest and therefore ia the
most economical, even If it costs a trif1e mora
at the start
This is the ease with the Chiffon Pa,n+s
whose name is synonym for satisfaction
Every one of their component parts is the ba.t
that the market affords, and no cheap suhst,.
tutes are used in their manufacture,
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THE EXCELSIOR LAUNDRY.
A New Business Enterprise For Pine
 Bluff.

By the first of next week the Ex. celsior Steam Laundry will be in operation and ready for share of the patronage of our people. This is new enterprise, and will be owned and operated by two vel known young business men of the city, Messrs. Alb Knox and George List.
 The machinery of the most modern kind. arrived yesterday and is now being placed in posi- tion.
 Mr.. Knox has had much ex. perience in the laundry business, and says that the Excelsior Laundry will do as fine work as any laundry in the world, and in behalf of his firm he solicits a fair share ol patronage from the people of this section,
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HOME GROWN CHRYS. ANTHEMUMS AND
 FLOWERS.
Ia Under the Auspices Of the Ladies Society Of the Pres
 byterian Church.

gesterdav afternoon at , o'clock
 Ladies Society of the Presby ian Church inaugurated a Chry s. ahemum and flower show in the Rre room on West Second avenue, fmery occupied by J. o. Smith,
 druggist.
 This morning, in company with &ny others, a GRAPHIC reporter |d the show a visit, aud he was Razed at the magnificent exhibit. Every flower and plant on exhibit Is grown in Pine Buff, and to say Pt they did credit to to our ladies
 local horticulturists, would be
 expressing it mildly. There were magnificent chrysan- fnums, beautiful roses, delicate ns, stately palms, and evergreens all varieties
 Rmong the most beautiful chrv- Ptnemums were those exhibited Mrs. N. T. Roberts. These flow
 would do credit to the famous Ftlculturists of the country.
 ae alsplays made by our local Flsts, Mesdames Davis and Starr re superb, and did credit to both Fablishments.
 ars. Mary Harding has a grand iolt of chrysanthemums, as has s. Hugh Fox.
 |he display of cut roses was simp- exquisite and the most beautiful
 's ol these sweet and lovely
 e's We're contributed by the fol Emg ladies: Mesdames. T. B.
 'nson' J. M. Malone. J. B. 1,s and Misses Emma Byrd and i Cousottee.
 .e laales serve all visitors with a'aey lunchion which can be en- su Whlle listening to the strains Mee' music, The flower show N. s,noes s this afternoon and to- " The price of admission is g
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-20
MIG ktNLeYs SUMMER HOME.
A Pretentions and Historic Mansion Has Been Purchased For the Presi-
 dent-Elect

BOSTON, Mass, Nov. 20,-By a strange reversal of ficiile fate, the mansion once intended as refuge for Napoleon /, is now destined to become tine summer residence of the new Napoleon of Ohio. The we'll known historic Wilder mansion at Wattoquottoc Hill, Boston, has just been purchased by Millionaire J. Wayne Jones, of Englewood, N. J.
 The transfer has considerable significance attached, from the fact that Jones is the brother-in- law of Mark Hanna, and it is stated on excellent authority that the estate was bought for President Mckinley, who will occupy the premises as q summer residence. Set in the midst of one of the most beautiful landscapes in Massa- chuetts, it would make fitting home for the first maa and lady in the land. The neighborhood is purely New England, and Bolton is an ideal, old fashioned town.
 Wilder mansion is a quiant old affair, built near 100 years ago, and several times remodeled. It is a abolished tradition that it was arraigned that the Welder mansion should be an asylum for Napoleon after his defeat at Water- loo. Napoleon delayed taking ad- vantage of the offer until too late. Passage had been engaged for him on vessel that was to bring him to America, but he waited too long, and was unable to sail, and gave himself up as prisoner of war.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-20

and the prisoners thereon, found on the farm eighty-eight convicts, S1 males and ' females-six eolored and and one white. We made a thorough examination of the stock ade and it's contents, and found the bedding in good condition and clean of vermin. We found the entire stockade in good sanitary condition, well supplied with water and a good size heating stove in each compart- ment. There were four prisoners in the hospital, two colored and two white. We also visited the prison CTS at work in the cotton field and questioned many of them as to their treatment. Some of them com plained that at times they did not get enough to eat, but most of them said they get plenty. Many of them were asked if their punishment was severe and often repeated. To such questions they generally replied that if they behaved themselves they were not punished.
 We examined the records kept of time, rations, clothing, etc, and the books show that the prisoners are well enough fed, clothed and shod. We recommend that the two white men mentioned above as being in the hospital be pardoned, on account of bad health. Their names are Frank Robinson and A. D. Fowler.
 Respectfully submitted,
 THos. P. BLACKWELL,
 Chairman.
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OCTOBER, 2, 1896. To the Grand Jury of Jefferson Co., Ark, We, your committee appointed to visit and inspect the convict farm
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-20
Chairman.

The photograph" party to be given at the residence of Mir. and Mrs. P. F. Byrd, this evening, will be q most amusing social func- tion. It will be conducted under the auspices of the Lakeside Epworth League. A small admission fee will charged. You are invited to attend and if you go, you are insured a pleasant time.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-20
Photographic Party.

The Lakeside League will give q Photographic Party" at the resi- dcnce of MT. P. P. Byrd, Friday evening, November 20. Come and bring the photograph of yourself when q child. A good time is prom- ised in the way of music, select-reads ing, etc. An excellent supper will hsy served. HIS d2t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-20

cents, and no extra charge is made for music and refreshments. Every body should see this exhibit, which is credit to our town.
 Tonight the awards of prizes will be made to those exhibiting the finest ehrysanthemums. Every wis. itor has the privilege of casting a vote and by this decision the awards will be made.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-20
L. A. w. OFFICERS ELECTED.

Fred W. Gregory, of Hot Springs, Is Chosen Chief Consul of the Arkansas Division. The counting of ballots in the cleo tion for officers of the L. A. w, Arkansas division, was concluded at Hot Springs yesterday.
 Fred W. Gregory, of Hot Springs, was chosen chief consul. He is an enthusiastic devotee of the wheel and is one of the most prominent young business men of the Vapor City, being freight agent of the Hot Springs railroad.
 J. M. Goza, of Pine Bluff, was elected vice-consul.
 W. J. D. McCarter was chosen secretary and treasurer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-20
During the Coming Holidays.

DurIhg me COmIhg HOIIuHys' The Cotton Belt Route, will, as here tofore. sell tickets to all points to the South east at one fare for the round trip. Date of sale December 21 and P, 1896. Return limit, :s0 days from date of sale. Any ad- ditional information will be cheer fully furnished on application.
 J. w. FARLEY, Agent.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-20

The new phones being put in to substitute the old ones, by the home telephone company, are a great im- provement, and are giving general satisfaction.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-20
PRICES ARE DUR BEST SALESMAN.

sales hand pelsus prices make to hIo orpghe needle edsq tip dSho ana dShoeS3 all B 3aS35 tperrtu tautep prices
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-20
COMPLETED ITS LABORS.
THE GRAND JURY ADJ0URNs AFTER RETURNING 46S
 TRUE BILLS.
A Majority of the Bills Are For Mis- demeanors The Convict
 Farm Inspected.
To the Hon. Jno. Nj. Elliott. Judge:

To the Hon. Jno Nj. Elliott. Judge: We, the Grand Jury for the Fall term 1896 beg leave to make this our final report and respectfully ask to be discharged fcom further duty. We have examined 337 witnesses and reformed 468 true bills; large majority of said true bills being for misdemeanors.
 We are glad to report that owing to the vigilance Of our county officials crimes of all kinds are de- creasing in our county. We visited the county jail and found it, with the exception of one or two cells comparatively without bedding, but were informed by Jailor Gibson that there was an or der out to furnish cells with same. There was no complaint from the prisoners as to their food and treat ment. The sanitary condition of jail was as good as could be ex- pected.
 The report of committee on Coun- ty Farm is attached hereto, and made part of the report. We re- spectfully call you attention to that part of the report, as regards the two white men, Frank Robinson and A. D. Fowler. end recommend that your Honor use your influence for executive clemency.
 We desire to express our thanks to the county officers for kindness shown and efficient services render ed us, thereby aiding us in perform ing our labors.
 FRED Fox, Foreman,
 DREW WHITE,
 T. E. GILLESPIE,
 J. H. ALEXANDER,
 A. B. CRAIG,
 T. l.. GUEST,
 N. D. GENETT,
 R. T. HARPER,
 CHAs. HowsoN,
 J. D. KELLEY,
 H. T. MILLER,
 F. G. MONK,
 R. P. KING,
 J. ". DUTToN,
 P. M. BRIDGES,
 A. J. LoUDEMILK.
 OCTOBER, 2, 1896. To the Grand Jury of Jefferson Co.,. Ark. We, your committee appointed to ..4 a,,l ;nc,,act tha convict farm
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Get Your Overc0at.

We have the finest fabrics to select from, Beoli Kersey, St. George Kerr sey, Brooks Kersey, Erin Frize, Gx- ford, Chinchillas and many others ts' your measure and satisfaction. Guaranteed for, from $15 to $27. 50.
 HENRY MARK X Co.
 Up to date tailors.
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Oysters-the finest in the world-- served in all styles at A. ]. Mitchell's Palace Confectionery, No. POS Main Street. 10 4 If