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The Portland daily press., 1896-04-27

TIME interestin our
J. Monday Bargain
Sale never wanes
and the crowds which
surge in and out of this
store every Monday are
the best possible proof of
the popularity of these
great offerings.
To-day will be no
exception. The following
list has been prepared
with special reference to
the season and your
probable wants. You
should read every word
of it.
SILKS COUNTER.
A thousand y a r d S
more of those handsome
Ki-Kai Japanese Silks,
sue h as we sold SO
many of several weeks
ago, twenty or thirty
patterns to be sold to-
day at 100 a yard.
This is the last lot of
these we shall have this
season.
DRAPERIES ROOM.
One Tot of Upholstery
Tapesty, red, blue and
rose color, for covering
couches, chairs, etc.,
double width, at Coo a
var d to-day, regular
price 81.
LEATHER GOODS COUNTER.
An assorted lot of
W h i t e metal silvered
Belt Buckles, with slide,
at Ioc to-day. Great
Bargain.
NEEDLEWoRK COUNTER.
One lot of d e nj m
Table Covers, stamped
ready for embroidery, at
zoe each, regular price
33c. Also one lot of
stamped linen Covers
for picture frames, at
Ioc, been r5c.
JEWELRY COUNTER.
One lot Of sterling sill
yer, heart shape, Stick
Pins, at I2c.
YARNS COUNTER.
A small lot of fast
black Knitting Cotton, at
Sc a ball, regular price
nc.
SKIRTS COUNTER.
One lot of fancy
smoired crepon Skirts,
full umbrella style, wide
bias rufae;; has all the
effect of a fine silk skirt,
to go Monday at 94c,
been SI.25.
UNDERWEAR COUNTER (Muslin)
An assorted lot of
fine cambria Corset Cow
ers, V and square neck,
handsomely trimmed, at
36c, marked down from
soc.
CoRsETS COUNTER.
One lot of fine satteen
Corsets, for bicyclists,
white and drab, at 75c,
marked down from ST,
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-27

ZAe only terms at these
Mowday Sales are cash
and no exchanges.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-27
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

Owen Moore & Co.
j. r. Libby.
Eastman Bros. & Bancroft.
Larrabee.
II. Fl. Hay & Son.
II. J. Bailey & 60.
Atkinson Furnishing Co.
i. 0. Bailey g. Co.
Andrew M. FarWe1.
Warren SpaFrow& Co.
FitZgeTald's.
flsk s. Golf.
ADJUSTMENTS.
Portland Theatre
New Wants, To Let, For Sale, Lost. Found
and Similar advertisements will be found under
their appropriate heads on Page 6.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-27

To Be5Consul at Erzeroum.
Washington, April % The Senate to-
day confirmed Leo Bergholz Of New York
as consul at ErzeorulD, Armenia.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-27

Baby cried,
Mother sighed,
Doctor prescribed: Castoria!
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-27

Use DIR. Slegert's Angostura Bittels, the world
renowned South American appetizer and inVig-
orator of exquisite flavor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-11
FIRE AT RIvERPOINT.
Pixies Block Was Badly Damaged This
MOrning--List of Losses.

. The Riverpoint fire departm mt was
called out at S:13 this morning by an
alarm rung in from box al for fire in
Pixies block at the Clyde bridge. The
building is three story wooden structure
standing at the corner of Allen and Main
STREETS directly opposite the Clyde Hotel,
and isl owned by Edward Pike The
ground floor is occupied by stores, the
second by the telephone exchange.
Pioneer hall and a tenement occupied by
Henry Whitaker, eletricisn at the power
station Of the z. +. /. q p. Co., and on
the top floor there Is tenement oc-
cupied by Hearry Clarke, an employee of
David Pike a. Son, and Foresiers Hall.
The fire was discovered by John Urqu-
hart, who occupies one OF the stores Mr..
Urouhart's store is heated by an oil stove
end his attention was attracted by a
cracking noise, which be at first as
cr1bed to the isinglass in the stove. At
first he paid no attention TO it, but in
few minutes he detected the smell OF
smoke, and commenced an investigation.
In the rear of his place of business there
is a narrow hallway with stairs leading
from the floors above to the cellar. AS
Mr.. Urquhart opened the door he found
that the whole place was burning briskly.
An old oil barrel stood in the hallway
and the fire was burning the fiercest near
II. lie Immediately raised the alarm.
Pioneer Hose Co., !, responded and as
soon as the tiremen arrived il was seen
that more help would be needed snd a
second alarm was struck, which called
out the whole department The smoke
was by this time rising in a column,
enveloping the whole building and
working its way through the floor and
partitions. After an hours hard work
the fremen got the flames under c. N.
troll, but not until most OF the property
I'm the building was badly damaged by
smoke and water. The Ryerpoint hand
engine Is kept in Pioneer hall on TIE Sec
ond floor and the firemen pulled the ma
chine out and TO place OF safety the first
thing. The tenants in the building took
the alarm tefore the firemen arrived snd
Immediately commenced removing their
property. After the fire had been extin-
guished an Investigation was made and II
is probable that the fire was started by a
match drorp,d on the floor near the oil
tarrel. The losers are +. r.. Walker,
hardware, damage by water, slight, COW
erCd ty Insurance; trcd Nj. Greene. Jew
eler, damage principally by water, in
sured; John Urqrhart, newsdealer, dam
nged by fire and water. about $3.50, in
sured; Thomas Joselyn, shoe dealer,
damage by smoke and water about $780,
no insuran e; Henry h. Whitaker, dam-
age TO furniture I'm tenement on second
floor about 900, covered by insurance;
telephone exchange, damaged slight y
by smokes Harry Clark, tenement on
third floor, damagtd by smoke, insured.
The iiremen did good service, and the
building would undoubtedly have been
entirely consumed IL the fire had occurred
I'm the night.
The loss on the b iding will tmount
TO seyera, hundred dollars and Is covered
BY Insurance through the agency of Unl-
den 4 Green.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-11
Cataloguo cover dosign. by S. r. Burleigh.

Catalogue cover design. BY s. r. BurleiRh.
ing to every one. II received n prize of $1,000
at the Poston Art Club last January. A half
tone reproduction of this picture is used as
the frontispiece OF the catalogue
In the corner, at the right, "The Red Book.
by Miss May Halloweil Of Boston. is a low
toned study of a child reading in an old rush
bottomed chair, while baby sleeps in an old
cradle in the background.
1.-The Muse" by Albert Herter Of Paris, Is
very remarkable portrayal Of lamp light
effects. A studious young man leans on
table in full light OF the lamp and in shadow
behind him girl stands as ii 90 suggest some
thought to the writer. The painting of the
figures, the lamp, table, books and other &C
cessories which fiji the canvas is very serious
and realistic in sharp contrast to the slap
dash so-called impressionist style. The pic
ture received medal at the Cotton States
and International Exposition.
Stacy Tolman of this city shows q portrait
OF young lady IL pink. against pale green
background, the dark hair making an effec-
tive accent.
The color Is fresh and true. the modelling
good, and the treatment of the fluffy sleeves
and lace very effective. Altogether. while
having less sentiment than his Meditation"
which was shown here last year, it is a very
briliant piece Of painting.
"a Reverje.'' by Miss Wheeler of Provi-
dence, is a pleineair study OF a girl leaning
against a tree. A sunlit garden makes the
background. The management of subtle
values, is very interesting.
William NJ. Paxton's portrait or Miss oki",
which arrived too late to be oatalogued. is
one of the best exhibited. 1t is charming as
picture and very interesting technically,
the brushing of the flesh being especially
good.
Mr.. Isaac o. Bates has loaned seven paint
ings by stetson. The fact that they belong to
Mr.. Bates makes it unnecessary TO say that
they are Of the very choicest Of Stetson's
work. They all contain figures. but it is the
wonderfully rich harmonious color that
chiefly distinguishes them. No 70 is as well
reproduced in the catalogue as black and
charm lies in its color.
distinguished piece of work is Miss
Cornelia L. Green's portrait of young lady.
Hugo Breul's contributions attract consid-
cradle attention, and Scott c. Carbee shows
great Improvement over previous exhibits.
Il. Boyd Smith Of Roston aud Frank c.
Matbewsop Of this city each show small.
carefully painted figures, and many OF the
landscapes contain figures worthy of mention,
thpukh the pictures could not be classed as
figure pictures.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-11
WHAT THEY WANT.
Temperance Committee Enumerates lis
objects.

Bell Street Chapel was com 'ortably
filed at 9 o'clock last evening, when the
meeting called by the temperance legisla-
tion COMMITTEES of the Union for Practical
Progress convened with Mr.. Sidney A.
Sherman In the chair.
In opening the meeting Mr.. Sherman
Immediately entered upon the bu mess
OF the evening by explaining the princi-
Piles for which the committee is working.
In brief these are as follows: First, there
should be no distractions to complete
view from the street Of the interior of sa-
looms; second, pool and billiard tables
should not be allowed In saloons, as they
are potent attractions which draw many
TO dri k; third, saloons should be closed
from 10 O'Clock p. m. until o'clock the
following morning; fourth, saloons
should be closed on legal holidays and
upon election day; fifth. saloons should
not be located within 400 feet of school
houses; sixth, the number OF licenses
should not exceed one to one thousand
population, and finally, there should be
an annual vote in every city and town
upon the question of granting licenses.
In concluding Mr.. Sherman said that
similar meetings are being held i'm the
State and the city. and that already en-
couraging indications for the good work
are perceptible.
Mr.. Charles f.. Carpenter was then in
troduced and though he was not as much
of an idealist upon the liquor question as
his predecessor, still he made an interest
ing address which has heartily received
by the audience.
Rev. DIR. David Blanstein followed with
a short speech upon the evil resulting
from the habit Of drinking.
Mrs. II. NJ Bolles and Mrs. Anna Garlin
Spencer addressed the audience, after
which the meeting adjourned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-11

new labor organization has Just been
organized in PittsburR Pa. under the name
OF the National Embalmers Association. The
objcst OF the association. as given out' Is 10
take united action to secure better wages for
undertakers' assistants. Undertakers are not
eligible to membership, as they are regarded
as autocrats and are held in pretty much the
same esteem ss the railway managers were
once upon time by the whilom boss striker,
Eugene V. Debs. The assistant under kers,
who compose tho new association. are re-
ported to come from oil parts OF the country,
and formal demand will be made In June
next for tho higher rate of waees decided
upon. Unless IL is granted Immediately. the
assistants are 10 go out on strike. and remain
out until their demands are complied with.
In such an emergency the boss undertaker
will have TO become his own assistant. but
those In this city who have been spoken to on
the matter do not apprehend any serious in
terruption 70 business.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-11

A local matchmaker. whose store the Cos
siper visited this morning. called the latter's
attention to a very ancient time piece, much
larger than the watches now carried. One OF
tho curious features OF this watch was that
the numeral designating the fourth hour
appeared thus. I'LL. instead OF ~, as is low
customary. When the Matchmaker had
directed the Gossiper's attention to this tea
ture. he went on to toll how the four rs came
TO be employed. A Swiss matchmaker resid-
ing in Paris, he said. made a watch for
Charles TX. When completed the watch was
brought TO the King for inspection, and he
told the matchmaker that the numerals Nv
were wrong, and that they should be- I'LL
The Matchmaker. not daring to gainsay the
King. Apologized for the error he hadn't
made, took the watch. and made the change
indicated, after which the watch was ac-
cepted The report OF the change in numerals
spread among watchmakers very rapidly, and
all timepieces intended for sale in France had
the numerals I'LL on the dial plate. This
fashion has since been followed frequently.
though not generally. and the watch which
the local matchmaker showed Is an example
of IL.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-11
About a Public Market.

Councilman Bullock says that public
hearing will most likely be held next
week TO give opportunity for expression
of opinion as to the desirability of estab-
fishing a public market, and where. There
is n strong feeling In favor of such
building, he declares, aud most every
BODY wants 1t loo cated near the new State
House. II it co tanned a fine public halt,
institutions are profitable. Mr.. Bullock
says the big one in aris cost 10, 200, 900
francs and returns s. 600 900 francs yearly.
Even the old Fsneuil Hall market In Bos-
ton renders an income of about S90 600
per annum and the building isn't sup
posed TO be worth over si50, coo.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-11
A TRICK THAT FAILED.
Unsuccessful Attempt 10 Wreck a Union
Pacific Train.

PocATELLo, Idaho, MarcL '1.-An at
tempt was made to wreck the Union Paci-
fic, Butte and Salt Lake express train,
one mile east Of this city yesterday. The
train pulled out of the depot at o'clock
and when within short distance Of the
last switch, engine and crew saw man
throw the switch and run away. The en-
gineer Immediately reversed his engine.
The train left the track, but fortunately
the cars remained upright and no one
was injured. There is a steep hill at this
point and had the train not been proper
Iy stopped IL would have dashed down
the steep grade No motive is known
for the deed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-11
Yale,s Newest "peyil,s AuctIon.o

"Northern Lights" the new drama OF
military life among the Indians on the
frontier, which has made sucn a tremen'
dous hit this week at keith's Opera
House, VIII have 10 be Withdrawn after
saturday night to allow OF the annual en-
gagement of Charles III. Yale's newest
"Devil's Auction" The "Auct on"
means n great deal. There will be dra-
matte cast OF -, a ballet corps OF 80, IL
speciality artists and In fact working
force of 20 artists
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-11
Court Calendar for Thursday.

ItNWHVH FIct' DFIEIOhT
27l3. Thomns Ready W. BsrnGrd McCahes
Attorney-H. j. Carroll for plaintiff; W. W.
and E. W. Biodrett for defendant.
9a7l. Catherins DoIan. execu:rix. vs.. Jane.
Dolan. AttorDeys-H. johnson for plaintiff:
p. J. Mccarthy for deftndant.
3sss. Tnomas Toyc W.. Thomas Grimes
Attorneys - 5. N Douglass for plaintiff: I:
Wilson a. Jeuckes f>r Defendant.
7i33. Nellie y. Smith W. city treasurer of
Pawtucket. Atiorneys-w. ". & r. w. BIod.
eett and J. W. Ma,hswson for plaintiff: J. L.
jerks for defendant
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-11
24OO'

Disorders afilict the human race, the
large majority arising. from impure
blood. Hence the wide range of cures
by Hoods Sarsaparilla, the greatest
blood purifier of the age.
"I feel it duty to suffering humanity
and to Hoods sarsaparilla to tell what
this medicine has done for me. know
It is an honest medicine. i had
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-11
Dyspep-

sia, and 3 years treatment by physicians
did me no good. ] could not eat half
Q cracker without distress. fell of in
weight from $50 to li9 pounds. also
suffered with rheumatism, and was pretty
well used up. / heard about Hoods Sar-
saparilla and began to take 1t. soon
noticed that 1t was helping me, and after
taking several bottles found / could eat
what ] wanted without any distress.
Later I had salt rheum or
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-11

Ts claim that the commission is not invested
with discretionnry power seems absurd in tho
face of she plain intent Of the law. For in
stance. the present statute makes no provision
- to the distance which licensed saloons must
be from school houses. Now, IL the disore-
tion is not placed in the commission, a man
may apply for a license next door TO our
largest schools, and unless the owners or oc-
cupants Of the land in that vicinity object,
rshe commission must grant the license.
whesher ID wants to not. No reasonable
man will, for q moment. believe that any such
construction can be placed on the law. On
Che contrary. the dullest Of lay minds will see
shat the purpose Of the low is to place discre-
sionary power IN tho commission. 80 that
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-11
cZeFn1 a

come on my ankles, and ! again took
Hoods sarssparilla. The swelling went
down and the eruptious healed. Then /
had the grip and IL left me in bad shape,
with cstarrh and other troubles. The
coctor said wac all worn out, but might
be patched up and lives year or two. But
cinng 10 my old friend Hoods sarsaparilla
end was soon In my better health. am
alive yet, more than three years having
passed eince the doctors prediction,
thanks 70 Hoods. ] am CO years old,
weigh 10 pounds, am IN good health and
recommend Hoods sarsaparilla TO all my
friends for dyspepsia, cotarrh and rheu-
mztis'n. and also for cleansing the blood"
4. Z. PHffLIrs, Wardsboro, Vermont.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-11

for the protection and well being OF the com
munity II can prevent the carrying on OF the
liquor traffic in the very shadow OF the
schools. And II for the public good the COM
mission can exercise its discretion as to ioca-
tion ID follows also that, for the same pur-
pose, IL can exercise Its discretion rs to the
number OF licenses that shall be granted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-11
Marks Needs the Money.

Fam Marks, proprietor OF the cheap
lodging bouse, corper OF South Main and
Crawford streets has requested detective
Parker TO lO ae maD who for som.
time has had charge % his rooms. lie
has been missing since Monday morning.
hr. Marks . not 30 particular about the
return Of the missing mar, a. he IN TO
recover the si5 that he took With him,
the income % ore night. Marks Gays
that he needs the money.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-11

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND.
County Of Providence ss.:
i, Charles III. Sheldon, Cashier of the above
named Bank, do solemnly swear that the above
statement is true TO the best OF my knowledge and
belief. CHARLES II SHkLLON Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me tais 18th day
OF March, ls9.
EDMARD p SHELDON. Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
FRANCIS s. BRowNELL)
WILLIAM ii. POPE. Directors
NICHOLAS SHELDON.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-11

Some of the Portraits at the Art Clubs
Centenary Exhibition.

os the portraits and figure pieces in the
general exhibition Of oil paintings now open
at the Art Club. "My Little Girl" by Frank
W. Benson Of Boston. is the first to attract
attention. The child il seated on the floor in
a very unconventional manner. beside con-
tentedly blinking cat. Painted with almost
Japanese simplicity. with firm and truthful
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-11
sixth DISTRICT COURT.

Edward Manion pleaded guilty 30 the
charge of cxf oSufe of person, aDo was
bound over % the common PIE division
Of the SUpiC ourt in the sum of STO1
Jsne5 Kelly plesded no; guilty % the
CHARGE ~ cruelty 90 oDimals and was
hound ever until Friday, March IT, for
ria.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-11
Report of the Examining Committe,

Office of The Mutual Life Insurance Company
OF New York
February II. 1896 4
At meeting Of the Board Of Trustees Of this
Company, held ON the 18th day Of December last,
the undersigned we're appointed Committee to
examine the annual statement for the year en,-ng
December 81. 1895, and to verify the same by
comparison with the assets Of the Company.
The CCmmittee have carefully performed the
duty assigned TO them, and hereby certify tia,
the statement is in all particulars correct and that
the assets specified therein In possession OF the
Company.
In making this certificate the Committee bear
testimony TO the high character Of the investments
Of the Company and express their approval Of the
system, order, and accuracy with which the ac-
counts and vouchers have been kept, and the
business in general transacted.
(sostp) n. c. Won Posr RopfRr oispp,Er
Cla.s. r. HENDERSON Wa p Dvos
Jasts Q. Hotots J. n. HtsRcs
connfrrCs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-11
Y. N. c. A. Council.

The Y. M. c. A. Council will meet 40
usual this evening. After necessary busi-
nse they will meet in the form of the Y.
". &. A. Common Croncil. A report
from the committee on harbor win 20
rendered, also several others. All PERSONS
interested are invited to attend. Meeting
at 7.45 y. m.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-11

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND.
County Of Providence, SIS;
l, j. w. Vernon, cashier OF the above namee
bank, do solemnly swear that the above stateme Mt
is true to the best Of my knowledge and belief.
J. w. VERNON. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9Th day
Of March, 1896. GILMAN E. JOPP
Correct-Attest. Notary Public
F.E. RICHMOND,
sAM'L R, poRRANcE. Directors
III. n. CAMPBELL.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-11
MERCHANTS
NATIONAL BANK,
20 Westminster Street.

Liberal arrangements made with deposit
tors for interest on Current Account or on
Certificates of Deposit. Interest from date
of deposit to date Of withdrawal.
CAPITAL.... -............... Sl ,OOO'OOO
SURPLUS PROFITS OVER. 100000
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-11
UNDERGROUND TUNNEL.
It's Discovery Prevented a Wholesale Jail
Delivery az Guthrie.

GUTHRIE q. T., March II. A jail deliv-
cry has teen prevente. here by the dis
covery of an underground tunnel in the
United states jail where ji2 prisoners
we're incsrcefsted. The leaders were three
members Of the famous Dalton gang.
The outliws had revolve-s and knives
m their possession TO protect themselves.
Doolin says be viii never wait for tis
trial but VIII esCopo or die i'm the attempt
vi rte Iof ge. Is. A. q. T.. W, will
celebaie rs fourth anniversary Tuesday
evening, March IL.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-11
THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE

NoTF-Insurance merely w,flen Is discarded
from this Statement rs wholly misleading, and
only insurance actually issued and paid for in
cash is included.
have carefully examined the foregoing State
ment and find the same to be correct
CHARLES A. PRELLER Auditor
From the Surplus dividend will be appor;ioned
as usual
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-11
STOCKS FOR SALE.

90 shares Chicago and Alton r. r. Co.
Is shares New York. New Haven and Hartford X
X. Co.
90 shares Mergenthaier Linotype co.
10000 Kansas City Elevated Railway Co. Per
cent ist mortgage Rod bonds
10 shares American Wrtnger CO. preferred otocs-
10 shares American wringcr Co. Common stock.
rs shares Standard Mfg. Co.
a shares Rhode Island National Bank
TO shares Providence Telephone Co.
10 shares X. Perkins Horseshoe CO freferied
stock.
shares Bristol Water Co.
Is shares Bristol Gas Light Co.
rs shares Third National Bank.
10 shares Danielsonville Cotton Co.
wILBOUR, JACKSON & co,
Is wEYBOssEr STREET. m-w-f
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-11
National
Bank.
Incorporated isei. Reorganized 1856.
o3 Westminster St.
S"pftais..- &oOO,OOO
Surplus and Undivided Profits. 5S3,OOO
Interest Allowed on Daily Balances.
Accounts sol olicited.
REPORT.

REPORT.
nF the condition of the NATIONAL Ex-
~ CHANGE BANK. at Providence. in the State
OF Rhode Island. at the close OF business. Feb
ruary 2s, 1896:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-11
NEW BUSINESS INVITED.
REPORT.

REPORT.
nF the condition of the MERCHANTS Ma
~ TIONAL BANK, at Providence, in the State
OF Rhode Island, ut the close OF business. Feb
ruary rs, 1880;