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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-01-28

Among the fruit and fl over novelties which
1896 brings us, we notice that the enterprising
and reliable firm of JAMES YIcK'ss Sons, Roch-
ester. N. Y, are already calling ate ntiou to
three, which seem to have won great favor
where known. They are the DOUBLE
SWEET PEA, the only one in the world true
to name, +" Bride of Niagara" the EARLY
Leader Tomato the earliest of all the early
tomato family and sure to become a great fav-
oritc, and the already famous blackberry, the
~'sRATHBUN." From the praise and compli-
ments given so ~abundantly to the '.Bride of
Niagara this sweet pea must be more than
charming and IRON the encomiums lavished
on both the new tomato and this new black
berry, it is pretty certain no garden desiring
to have the first and best of every thing, can
be without these three new corners. By the
way, readers, are any of you SO far behind the
times as not to know .'VIcK's FLORAL GUIDEE'
If any of you have never seen it, send 10 cents
to this firm at Rochester, N. Y. and get a
copy. You can deduct this from the first order
for seeds aud the pleasure and information
their Guide will give you will certainly induce
you to keep up the acquaintance.
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NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that I will execute
the foregoing decree at my office in Charles
w. Va. on the 31st day of January,
1896. Given under my hand this LIST day of
Ja9n a". :, , 9s9Gi II com GREES,
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IN cHANCERY.

T. W. ALL. trading as t. W. Ahls son, T. w.
ALL, John Hays, Trustee, and w. F. Sadler,
Dafnndanfs
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1896-01-28

AT this reunion I met the gallant
Col. Preston and John Chew, of
Chew's and Thompson's battery. ]
eve could fully separate this bat
terry from our squadron, for its dar-
ing officers and men joined us in SO
many gloriour charges. Maj. j.
Thompson was killed leading Com
pany L at the surrender.
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tie of his absolute cure, free to any sufferers
who may send their P. o. and Express address.
We advise any one wishing q cure to address
Prof.W. q. PEEKE, 2. D., Cedar ST., Kew York
Jan. 81, City. .
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The Portland daily press., 1896-05-28
In THE HOUSE.

In the House today Mr.. Cannon called
up the general deficiency appropriation
bill and spoke against the motion to con-
cur in the Senate amendment appropri-
ating money to pay the French spoila-
tion claims. He argued that the placing
of these claims upon the bill was in vio-
lation of the rules of the Senate and
House alike.
Mr. McMahon advocated the amendment
asserting that it was only by such meth.
DDS as these that the claims could be
paid. There were other speeches for and
against the claim.
The vote was taken on MIR. MoMahon 's
amendment motion to concur in the Sen.
ate amendment resulting, yeas, Ill nays,
81.
On motion of Mr.. Cannon the House
asked conference with the Senate upon
the remaining amendments to the bill.
A supplemental conference report on
the sundry civil bill, showing an agree
ment upon everything Of Importance but
the public buildings items, was present.
ed and partly considered, when at 5. 80
p. N. the House adjourned.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-28
Ribernians at HouIton,

4 Houlton, May 27.-Delegates tc the
state convention Of the A. o. 81. have ar,
rived at Houlton from all divisions OF
tho order in the state. AT 9. 80 Wednes.
day morning the delegates were escorted
by the Houlton division headed by the
Houlton Brass Band to st. Mary's church
where high mass was celebrated, Rev.
Father Lonergan officiating. The state
convention was called to order at noon.
The state convention was called to
order this afternoon at 2.15 by j. A.
O'Neal Of Portland, state president, who
made the annual report. State Secretary
O. H.Sullivan of Bangor and State Trea-
surer Walter 6. Cummings of St. Sreph-
ems made reports. The following COM
mittees were appointed: resolutions,
standing, order, bylaws, grievance,
press, insurance, military.
The committees reported at z O'Clock.
The reception extended the delegates by
the Houlton division occurs this eve
ming at Music hell.
No Trains to South Paris
South Paris, May 27.-Orders came here
today to suspend the passenger traffic on
the Norway branch of the Grand Trunk
juno l. Tho Grand Trunk is under con-
tract to carry passengers, baggage and
freight between this village and Norway
ninety nine years. 1t is expected that
such traffic will be transferred to electrios
but no contract has yet been made.
$4,000 for a Biddeford Church.
Biddeford, May 27. Judge Il. II. Bur-
bank of Saco, executor Of the will of Mrs.
Eliza Rumory of Everett. Mass, who be-
queathed to the Advent church of B idde-
ford, an estate valued at $40, 900, today
received word that his final account was
allowed and the estate is ready to turn
over TO the le9atee. The contest of the
will kept the matter o. long time in
litigation
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-28
ICE HOUSES BURNED.
Bangor Sustained Severe Loss By Fire
Yesterday Afternoon.

Bangor. May 27-Late this afternoon
three fire alarm were rung in calling the
department to the big plant Of the Katai-
in Ice company at the southerly end of
the city. The buildings were all ablaze
when the fire department arrived and
were soon destroyed. A small dwelling
house near by owned by John Crosby
and occupied by a Quinn family, and
200, 900 feet of lumber owned by Cassidy
and Thissen were also burned. An ice
plant, equipment, etc., worth about $1a,
900 was practically destroyed. About $17,-
600 worth of ice were in the houses which
WAS probably nearly ruined. Eight
thousand tons were sold to the Knicker.
booker ice Company. The loss on lum-
ber Is about $2500, on dwelling few
hundred. 1t is supposed the fire caught
on the roof. The owners claim from a
spark from an engine but this is not
kno wn.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-28
DOINGS OF CONGRESS.
Matters Acted On In Both Houses Yester-
day.

Washington, May a7.-ln the Senate
the conference report on the naval ap-
preparation bill was taken up and agreed
to. AS it left some dozen other matters
unadjusted in conference, including
questions of battleships, further confer.
enoe was ordered.
The filed cheese bill was taken up.
The amendment imposing an additional
tax Of 75 cents q barrel on beer was de-
feated, yeas, 81 nays, "a.
AT O'Clock the filled cheese bill went
over and the prohibitory bond bill was
taken up.
A speech in favor of the free and un.
limited coinage of silver Independently
of an international agreement, made by
Mr.. Daniel, Democrat of Virginia, wal
not finished when the Senate adjourned.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-28
ESTABLISHED JUNE 2s. 1s62-vOL. 3s.
MISCELLANEOUS.
WELL SPRING or
PLEASURE
OF =

is what the baby i'll your bone will
prove, especially if you have one of our
handsome baby carriages to send IL ont
in the pure air and sunshine, and give if
good health and yigor. The carriage will
also prove a well spring of pleasure to the
child, for the springs are so light and
strong that the baby's pleasure is derived
from its easy motion. Our fine new
stock of cottage suits are Just the thing
for this season of the year.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-28
Mr.. REED GAINING STRENGTH.
So Chairman Man1ey Writes to Boston
Man.

Boston, May 27.-The Advertiser says
In personal letter from Mr.. Manley to-
day to Boston man, he says he is ex-
oeedingly encouraged by the reports that
reach him from all parts OF the country.
He is satisfied that Mr.. Reed is gaining
strength in the universal discussion OF
the absolute need IN the Republican oon-
vsntion of the strongest and most en-
phatic declaration for the gold standard.
The undercurrent. MIR. Manley writes, is
very strong, and indeed promises to be
more effective within the next fortnight.
This summing up Is the result of the
general report from Mr.. Reeds friends
throughout the whole country, and not q
feeling confined to any one section.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-28

Of Vim. H. Colley, viotualler at Deer.
ing park.
OF James W. Buck, victualler at
Franklin wharf.
Of Edward Bennett, victualler at Il
Commercial street.
OF Martin Void, victualler at q Com
meroial street.
OF Martin W. Best, ct al, that a license
be granted to Charles Fl. Butler to keep
billiard hall at 33 Free street.
or Martin Best, billiard hall at l52
Fedoralsstreet.
OF David Schwartz, a pawnbroKer al
10S Middle street.
Or Thomas Peters, q shooting gallery
at corner of Lincoln and Pearl streets.
THE ESTIMATES.
kAlderman Thompson, from the comy
mittee on Estimates. smade the following
report of the appropriations estimates to
be necessary for 1896-97:
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-28
100000
Se7a,212.2l

| On motion of Alderman Thompson the
| report was received and placed on file.
| Alderman Pagan asked and the mayor
answered some questions regarding some
of the changes made. Auditor Sanborn
also made some explanations regarding
some of the items.
Mayor Baxter said that there is a diff
ference in state taxes of about $4,000 in
favor Of the city. Alderman Kehoe asked
some questions concerning the purchase
of books for the public library. He asked
| If So, 600 is to be fixed sum. Mayor Baxs
ter said 1t seemed so to him. Alderman
Kehoe asked il the interest of the Far
rington fund is likely to become so avail.
able and Mayor Baxter thought not be-
fore the close Of the year.
Alderman Pagan asked il the Port
land Railroad Company is to pay any
portion of the tax for making Portland
street wider.
Mayor Baxter said the cost to the COM
pany will be about 81, 600.
Alderman Fagan asked If all the OBJ
ject in view was to enable the railroad
company to lay its tracks.
Mayor Baxter said it was a prominent
reason but not the only reason. The
avenue will be more beautiful.
Commissioner Jordan said that this is
the time to make the desired improve
ment The tide Of country traf1c will
come in through Portland street. The
proposed change will be in the interest of
the public.
Alderman Pagan asked if 50, 600 will
pay the entire bill.
Mayor Baxter-"In addition to the
$1,000 to be paid by the electric railroad
company
The mayor also said that the Deering
heirs will be ready to waive all right SO
as. to allow any needed portion OF the
oaks to be taken for street purpose.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-28
THE WEATHER.

Boston, May 81.
Local forecast
for Thursday In
.creasing cloudi-
ness and showers; ;
thunder storms In
the afternoon OF
night; variable
winds.
Washington, May
81 -E0raCact for
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-28

Thursday for New England: Generally
fair during the day, followed by threat
ening weather; probably thunder storms
at night; westerly, shifting to southerly
winds
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-28
Colby Athletes.

Waterville, May 27.-At the Colby field
day this afternoon more than half the
Colby records were broken and several
state records. The class cup was won by
,q7
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-28

The Prohibition National convention.
in session at Pittsburg, adjourned yester-
day without transacting any business of
particular Importance. The session will
be resumed today.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-28
The Yacht Meteor Abandoned.

London. May 27.-Wb1le the Meteor,
the new yacht built for Emperor William
of Germany by the Hendersons, was pro-
ceeding from Plymouth for Cowes, Isle
Of Wight, the tug having her in tow was
Obliged to abandon her, and her present
whereabouts is unknown.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-28
DR.. Moore has been refused change of

The news from Gail Hamilton is of an
encouraging nature, and it is expected
that few more days will find her in
possession OF her old time vigor and
strength.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-28

Continued on Second Page.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-28
LICENSES GRANTED.

The following petitions were presented
for licenses and were granted:
Of Edward ]. Cady, license as
victualler at 11S Centre street.
OF Fred l.. Brackett, victualler at
Peaks island.
Of Sarah Innes, viotualler at Peaks
island.
OF James A. L. Loretto, to keep a
billiard hall at Peaks island and as a
victualler.
Of G. Il. Stowell, viotualler at Peaks
island.
OF Michael J. Mccoy, viotualler at III
NJ Middle street.
OF Edm und Fl. Rich, viotualier at 7s
Union street.
OF Silas +. Harlow, viotualler at %
Commercial street.
OF VIM. A. Ferguson, vietualler at 81
Preble street.
OF Henry E. LnRose, viotualler at g.
7. r. restaurant
OF Vincent G. Mountfo1t, victualler
at Long island.
Of Mary Delaney, viotualler at High
street.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-28
SS57.O19 IL

1857, 019. IS
New school building, special,
Back Bay sewer, special,
Portland street. special,
prides' bridge, special,
Portland Co. wall. special,
York street wall, special,
Tukey's bridge, special,
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-28

SohIotterbeck g Foss.
Henry P. S. Goold.
Irving a. Libby,
George NJ. Young,
Goold & Bragdon,
0. Q. ElWell,
3. B. Holland,
O. Hurlburt Bros,
James L. Rice,
John Chisholm,
MoDonough & Sheridan,
Geo. @. Frye,
VIM. II. Sargent,
@. W. Way,
Frank L. McKeown,
A. W. Smith.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-28
7 A BRIEF DISCUSSION.

A petition from Payson Tucker for the
Maine Central for permission to lay two
underground coils OF wire across St. j ohm
street was debated, Alderman Pagan
having made the point that it should be
referred to some committee.
Mr.. Foster of the Maine Central, raid
thaS the work would extend about 1875
feet On motion of Alderman Kehoe 1t
was referred to the committee of public
works.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-28

A Long Discussion Over the Fourth of
July Celebration and the New England
Fair-Both Laid on the Table Until the
Next Meet ing.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-28

Steamboats, and Trains Were overturned
Churches and Other Buildings Leveled
to the eGround-Town of Rennick Wiped
From Face of the Earth-EIost AppaI-
ling CvcIane Diaastar Ever KNOWN
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-09

Fritz, the pet canary of the librarian. after
serving thirteen years concluded he was entitled
to his liberty and forthwith flew out of the win.
dow and alighted on tree in the lawn. From
there he winged his way to the transom above
the door of the shoe shop, and when his owner
attempted to capture him eluded his grasp and
flew up to window in the third story of the ad'
joining building. Being tired from his unwonted
exertion and scared by his unfamiliar surround.
ings he gladly hoped onto friendly hand held
out to him and was easily captured. Solitary
confinement in the cage for the remainder of the
afternoon was the punishment melted out.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-09

The Tdmmany Times has published souvenir
number for the Chicago Convention, which sur
passes in point of size and beauty, all OF its pre-
vious special editions. 1t is a forty-four-page
number, its cover pages are in colors, with green
and gold predOminating, and the title page is
work of art. On green ground heavy gold
medallion is shown, containing the head of an
Indian chief, surrounded by stars, and, under
meath, the date, 1896, in gold lettering. The con-
tents of the number are varied and interesting.
They include biographical sketches and photo
grayures of the members of the Democratic
National Committee, as well as of all of the more
prominent among the Democratic Presidential
possibilities, together with photographers OF the
Sachems of the Society of Tammany or Column
bian Order.
Hon. Amos j. Cummings contributes splen-
did article on 1.-THE Political Situation" and
1.-The Relationship Between Tammany and De-
mocracy'' is the subject on which John G. Shee-
han has given brilliant interview. The subject
of 'The Tariff is handled in a mastery manner
by E. Ellery Anderson, and there is page of
| RED Hot Psychics'' by George Francis Train,
written in the most snappy style of the unique
and always interesting Citizen. Congressman
William Sulzer, who has been foremost in the
advocacy of the Cuban cause in this country,
writes on 1.-THE Cuban Situation" and Hon.
Frederick Coudert treats 1.-The Money Ques-
ton from the standpoint of the New York De.
mocracy. In an article on THE Drama" James
Anderson Russell touches on the interesting
phases of that art in this country, with particu'
lar reference to the meritOriOus successes of the
past season. Fred Feigl reviews THE Finan
cial Question" through the medium of a meeting
of his famous ''IcoDoclast Club" introducing
views of different nationalities in clever and
amusing dialect. On the subject of "Tammany
and Independence Day." the Hon. John B. Nc
Goldrick has an interesting article, and the edi
ton contains interviews on the political situa
| ton from such distinguished citizens as the
Hon. Roswell P. Flower, Hon. James E. Camp
bell, of Ohio; Hon. w. F. Harrity, chairman Of
the Democratic National Committee; Hon. Geo
W. Batcheller, Hon. Robert Christy, beside:
sketches of the most prominent Chicago Demo
Gratis.
Altogether it is an unusually handsome, inter
esting number, and valuable souvenir to ever!
Democrat in the Union.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-09

For the Information of the new arrivals who
come here from week to week, we wish to say, If
you want to send THE MIRROR to relatives or
friends, you will be allowed the privilege by
complying with the following rule: Send to this
Office your name, register and cell number, also
full address of the person to whom you desire to
have THE MIRROR sent. Do not write address,
cell number or any other matter on your paper;
keep them perfectly clean and place them in your
cell door every Friday evening. Those who do
not send THE MIRROR away will confer favor
by sending them to this office.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-09

One of the most remarkable devices resOrted
to by wild things for their own protection is that
of shamming death. A beetle or spider will
double in its legs and lie as if dead. The reason
for this is obvious. 1t may then be passed over,
mistaken for bit of leaf or stick. But it is
more difficult to account for this practice in
birds.
A moor hen or land rail will feign death, lying
in the hand perfectly limp and to all appear
ances unconscious. 1t has been suggested that
the idea is that, being already dead, the captoI
will not trouble to kill them.
More probably it is merely ruse in the hope
that by lying still they may be forgotten and
crawl off presently unObserved. Another reason
is suggested by the fact that cats and the cal
tribe do not often touch their prey unless II
mOves.-LOndon Standard.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-09
Grace Congregational.

Corner 5th and Laurel streets, Rev. j. H.
ALBERT, pastor. Sunday services preach.
ing 1880 a. m. and 7:45 p. m. Sunday School
11:45 a. m. Junior EndeavOr 500 p. m.
Christian EndeavOr $50 p. m. Children's
Mission Band the second Sunday of each
month at 500 p. m. Midweek and Prayer
meetings, Wednesdays 7:45 p. M Ladies
Aid Society, Thursday afternoons. Ladies
month.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-09

Keeper Lester Bordwell requested leave of
absence one day last week, which was cheerfully
granted. His absence caused no comment until
that evening when his fellow officers were agree
ably surprised by having passed around among
them box of fine Havanas which had been sent
down with his compliments. No explanations
we're offered and it was not until the next day
that they ascertained the reason thereof through
an announcement appearing in the papers that
Mr.. Lester Bordwell had been quietly united in
marriage with Mrs. Annie M. Grant. Congratu-
lations then poured in on him.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-09
Ybad}adqda.

The regular meeting of the Pierian Circle was
held Sunday afternoon, the rOll-call showing
full attendance. The Reverend Critic being
absent, member of class F was appointed
critic pro tenn. and the following program was
presented: E-. g; ~tt.
Solo and Chorus.
Paper.
Public Opinion. BY Member OF CLASS A
Paper.
CAPITAL and Labor. By Member OF Class
Address.
The Crimean War By Member of Glass D
Paper.
Luck, as One of the Unrecognized Forces.
.............. .......By Member of Class
Solo.
"Killarney' BY Member of Class
Recitation.
Observation-Disclosures Member of Class A
Paper.
Cradle of the Westinghouse. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Observation-Disclosures Member of Glass
Paper.
The Coming Battle By Member of Glass
1.-THE Gallant Tar" ....Pierian Quarter
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-09

"Say, Joslin," said the city editor, kindly, Ibid
you really mean this where you say Mr. Ward
pull has been altogether too precipitous?' Don't
you mean precipitate?" 'Precipitate" was what
he meant, but, having been reporter when the
city editor was still in the high school, Joslin
answered: "Oh. that was bit of figurative
language-to indicate that he was putting up a
rocky bluff. "-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-09
Methodist Episcopal.

Third street, opposite Pittman House, Rev. c. A..
CREssY, pastor. Services at 1O:3Oa. m. and
7:3O p. m. Sunday School at IL m. Junior
League at 400 p. m. Epworth League at $50
at $780, Pastors class in Bible Study, Friday
evening at 1880. Ladies' Bible Circle. Friday
at3:OOp. m. Mrs. S. B. SlOcumb, teacher.
Pastors residence. 523 N. Second street.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-09

FREE-64-page medical reference book to any
person afflicted with any special, chronic or deli
cate disease peculiar to their sex. Address the
leading physicians and surgeons Of the United
States, DR.. Hathaway & Co., 70 Dearborn street.
Chicago.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-09
CHURCH NOTICES.
Prison Chapel.

Services in the Prison Chapel at 900 o'clock
every Sunday morning. Protestant ana
Rev, j. H. ALBERT and Rev. FIR. CORCORAN
chaplainS.