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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-20
For Stealing a Wheel.

Portsmouth. N. H., April 18.-satur-
day morning Fred c. Boss of North Ber-
wick was arraigned before Judge Adams
in the Portsmouth police court, charged
with stealing bicycle. He pleaded gull
ty and was held in $500 bail for the 90.
tober term of the Supreme court, and
IN default was committed to jail. Up to
the present time the city marshal has
been unable to learn where Ross stole the
wheel
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-20
Maine Historical Society.

Meetings of the society for the reading
OF papers and for discussions, will be
held at their library, Baxter hall, n
Portland, Friday, April oath, in the af-
lernoon at g. 30 O'clock and evening at
7;sO O'Clock. Nominations for member
snip must be made in writing, end sent
June 1st, next
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-20
Gorhau.

A reception was given to Rev. e. G..
Strout Friday evening at the Methodist
vestry. The rooms were hastily decorated
with flowers and putted plants and were ar
ranged so as to give them very homelike
appearance. The parlor was fitted for
dining room, where refreshments were
served. Mrs. l.. j. Lemond served ohoo-
olate and Mrs. s. W. Shaokford poured
coffee. There was very large number
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-20

Chattanooga. Tenn, April 1S.-Early
this morning Startling Savage was taken
from his bed at Irving College, Tenn,
seven miles from McN1inville, in Warren
county, by mob of masked moon
shine" whiskey men and hanged to
tree. The doomed man WAS suspected OF
being spotter for the United States in
ternal revenue officers.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-20

apparatus used was, with the exception
of the tube. only such as could be pro-
cured almost anywhere.
The method by which electricity is
generated in the Holtz machine is one
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-20
Maine Pensions.

Washington, April 18.-The following
pensions have been granted TO Maine
people:
ORIGINAL.
James D. Watson, Togus.
ORIGINAL, WIDOWS. ETC.
Elizabeth E. Harris, Augusta.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-20

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take laxative Bromo Quinine tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
ails to cure. Is cts.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-20
NOTICE.

M wv Deering, Apr. IT, 1896
To Whom it May Concern:
This is to give notice that the Committee
parties Interested in the construction of a
sewer beginning at the foot of Pleasant St.,
on Forest Ave-; thence through said Ave.
to Maple ST.; thence through Maple st. to
stevens Plains Ave, along said Ave. to Oak
St; thence through Oak st., to Forest Ave
Said Hearing to be held in the Council
Chamber in said city on Wednesday, April
End, at 7.30 p. m.
ELBRIDGE MATTHEW'S,
CLARENCE w. SMALL,
GEO. NJ CRAM.
Committee ON Sewers.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-20
KOHL-lNC'S
SPRING ANNOUNCEMENT.

The long expected spring
weather having arrived L would
respectfully announce to my
customers and ALI gentleme in
need of garments for Spring
and Summer wear, that have
an unusually well selected stock
of SUITINGS, OvERCOATINGs
and TROUSERINGS of the
best foreign and domestic
manufacture.
The assortment includes also
a line of MEDIUM PRICED
Goods which Will be made up
at very reasonable prices.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-20

1t Shows, In General, a Good State of Al
fairs-EspeciaI Mention of the New
Portland Armory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-13

Sunday afternoon in Wonns Hall the
Washington branch of the Irish Political
Prisoners Fund Association was organized
by the election of the following Off ,ers:
President. John O'Rrien; vice president
Stephen J. Casey; treasurer, j. L. OCon-
nor; secretary, NJ Hennessey. The ob-
jects of the association as set out In it's
constitution are: First, to raise by contri-
buttons from 1rish-Americans and SYM
pathizerS with the Irish cause testimo-
NAL fund for the Irish political prisoners
now being released or recently released
from British prisons. broken in health and
in some cases bereft of reason through
long confinement and cruel treatment; sec
ond. to receive and welcome, in a manner
worthy of their sufferings and sacrifices
for the Irish national movement. those
released political prisoners who may come
to this country; to advise with them as
to their future. to aid them until their
health shall have been restored, and final
ly assist them to make a new start in life;
third, to provide and care for such relea sed
prisoners as may have lost their reason
for the remainder of their lives The ma
ttonal officers of the association are To-
Gated in New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-13

A pathetic, but somewhat curious, if not
Groll, incident happened yesterday al the
drug store corner Of 9th street and Penn
sylvania avenue. poor-appearing old
negress, blind and led by colored boy en-
tered the store by the avenue front door.
looking for aims. She had no sooner put
cut her hand than in came a bald-headed
blind old negro, hat in hand, led, too, by a
boy, on like mission with the negress His
hat was extended as a receiver for any Of
ferings, and the two couples, in their ap-
pealing attitudes, faced each other a few
PAGES apart until the store clerks and others
doled into their possession some Of Uncle
Sans smaller coinage. IF
While sympathy was shown for the poor
solicitors, yet it seemed impossible for the
store patrons, the proprietor and clerks to
refrain from INDUCING ID subdued smiles
at the oddity of the simultaneous appear
ance Of these blind people. At the same
time that they were in the store, on the
outside, leaning against the wall near one
of the windows facing the avenue a boo.
fellow stood with a pouchlparty filled with
lead pencils, and onahis breast hung a piece
of olcoth bearing the LEGEND, II am blind
help me. Buy a pencil, Please For the
time being the stone seemed the scene OF
blind mans buff or blum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-13
The U,nfe nr WNrnar

DIR. Philip P. Werner, who died in this
city Sunday, was a native Of New York
state. He was born in Albany county in
1871. His home was in the midst of the
"anti-rent' troubles which harassed the
farmers in that section for many years.
Upon being graduated from the Castleton,
VT, Medical College, then one of the lead
ing institutions of the country, DR.. Werner
with his newlymarried wife-Nancy NJ
Schell-settled in Schoharie county, where
he practiced medicine until he removed to
this city, fifteen years ago. A severe af-
lection of the eyes, making him blind for
one and half years, and from which he
recovered, led him to make eye diseases a
specially, In which he was very successful
Besides his professional activity, DR.. War-
ner was frequent contributor to various
periodicals, and a Jealous worker in re-
ligious circles He was a man of unusual
force of character, indomitabie will and
untiring activity. He leaves widow and
two children, Mrs. Raymond l.. Ford of
Washington. and Edgar S. Werner, the
New York publisher.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-13
Central Union Mission.

The management Of the Central Union
Mission is taking this week to celebrate
the twelfth anniversary of the Crganiza-
ton. Last night, as previously amour ced
a Reunion of the Old Workers." with ad-
dresses and music, the feature Of the
evening; tonight the Business Men have
their inning, while tomorrow night an in
teresting program is arranged as follows:
l. 1.-The Need of the Central Union Mission,
or the Church's Work Among the Nom
Church-Going Classes" address by DR. New
man of the First Congregational Church,
2. 1.-The Call to Mission Work." address
by DIR. Alex. Mackay-Smith of st. Johns
Episcopal Church. 3. Our Lords Exam
ple," address by Rev. ". w. Van Arsdale
of Fifteenth Street NJ. e. Church. i.
| "Hand-to-Hand Work." address by Rev.
]. ]. Skellenger of Sixth Presbyterian
Church. 8. Mission Work. Especially
Harvesting" address by Dr. Power of Vir-
ginia Avenue Christian Church. g. THE
! Stars in Our Crown of Rejoicing" address
| by DR.. Butler of Memorial Lutheran
| Church. I. THE Message the Mission
| Gives" address by DR.. Greene of Calvary
| Baptist Church. The addresses will occupy
ten minutes each, and will be int.rsperSed
with appropriate music. The public gener-
| ally is invited to these anniversary exer-
cises, which will eliminate IN two meet
| ings next Saturday, October Is, one to be
| held in the mission auditoru at 3 pm
| and the other at Calvary Baptis. Church
| 1870 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-13
10 InNntlc MnrNlnnI.

The Lakeland Democratic Club is ar
ranging for a grand windup to its political
work in Maryland.
The club has hired two herdics and has
engaged the services of the Mt. Pleasan;
Band Monday next a delegation of the
club will leave here in charge of eight or
ten speakers of local prominence, and will
invade southern Maryland to be gone the
entire week Five six meetings will
De held daily. and the club expects TO cover
lots of territory with music and oratory.
Silver literature will probably be taken
along for distribution The list of speak
erS Will include white and colored men.
Moore. the colOred man who resigned a
position in the Treasury Department. Will
he among the number c. L. Phelps has
been invited
The same program will be carried out
the last week of the campaign. except that
northern Maryland will be the territory
which Will be invaded. During both weeks
clubs will be organized wherever found
practicable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-13

Chairman Martin Of the street commit
tee had no report from his committee to
make. and Mr.. Chappell said he would like
to hear the street schedule read He said
he was out of the city at the last meeting.
and he knew that others were also not
present, and he thought they would like
to hear IL read.
1T was printed in full in The STAR" said
Mr.. Martin.
w men that Star was printed" said Mr..
Cnappeli, Il was way up in Rochester"
speeches were made by some of The new
ly elected officers, in which they told OF
the work done by the association in the
past, and President Tucker said that while
ne knew the good work would continue he
hoped there would be an Increase in the
membership, and he also hoped the attend
ance at the meetings would he larger
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-13
OFFICERS APPOINTED.
High School Cadets and Their New
Leaders,

1t is announced that the appointment of
onlcers OF the High School Cadets to serve
curing the present school year. will be
made simultaneously at the Eastern. West
ern and Central schools during the drill
hour Thursday afternoon.
The ofhcial program of the high schools
LOT the year has been arranged as follows:
November 2p-First quarter ends
November Thanksgiving HOLIDAYS.
December unconditional examinations
first quarter
December 23-Christmas HOLIDAYS COM
mence.
January 4, '97-Schooi reopens.
feDi uary 12-Seccnd quarter ends
FEBRUARY unconditional examinations
second quarter.
February 2-Washington's birthday;
parade of cadets
March 4-Inaug'lration;p parade of cadets
April 13-Third quarter ends
April 16-2o-Easter holidays.
April Unconditional examinations third
quarter.
May 20 (aboup-iiigh School Cadets
competitive drill.
June 1s-Close fourth quarter and condi
tonal examinations.
June Decentralization exercises
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-13
body Not Found.

The body of Mr. W. Edmund V. God
man, who. it is believed. was drowned in
the Eastern branch near Benning bridge
last Saturday. has not yet been found.
The police boats made a diligent search
for it yesterday. but their efforts to re-
cover it We're without avail A number
OF young men from Biadensburg went Gown
the branch yesterday In order to obtain
mole definite news concerning his fate but
were unable to learn anything beyond
what has already been stated. 1t is now
believed by many people that Goldman net
his death by sinking into the deep marsh
bordering on the branch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-13
ANNIVERSARY WEEK.
central Union Mission CeIebra tton
Commenced Yesterday

The first service of the anniversary week
of the Central Union Mission was held last
evening in the mission hall. Mr. o. b.
Brown presided, and, after the Introductory
service, Mr.. III. A. Hall made an address. in
which he reviewed the history of the mis-
sion from its infancy, when it was located
at E9 Pennsylvania avenue, through the
twelve years up TO the present day He
spoke OF its remarkable growth, the great
work II had accomplished, and pointed out
numerous cases Of men and women who
had been lifted up from life Of sin and
misery. and who are today cnioving the
fruits of prosperous and Christian life
Mr.. p. Il. Sweeney. the first of III" mission
converts, also made a speech. Brief ad-
dresses were made by Mr.. w. H. Wormlsy
Rev. Mr.. Mytinger, Dr. +. A. Grant and
others.
Read advt of fine residence property 1926
10th ST. to be sold al auction October 10
at 4:3o p.m.-Adyt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-13

The sovereign chief and beard of officers
have ordered the semi-annual official WISH
tations 10 the subordinate councils as fol-
lows. Good VIII Council, No. o. Friday
October -; Centennial Council, No. 1, Sat
urlay. October 81: Spartan Council No. >.
Saturday. November 4: Pioneer Council
No. /. Friday. November II: Potomac
Council. No IL, Saturday. November IL:
Hope Council. No II, Thursday, November
H.. Fsuth Council. No. -. Wednesday, No
vember -: Empire Council. No. II, Wed
nesday, December >: Monumental Council
No. l, Thursday, December 8
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-13

DIR. GarrisaH.- vice rector of the Catholic
University, and the acting head of the in
stitution. has invited Archbishop Martnelli
TO take dinner with him tomorrow evening
at $50 o'clock The archbishop will be ac-
companied by Mgr. Sbarretti and DIR. Rock
or. After the dinnsr an informal reception
= III he given by the vice rector ana the
deans of the faculty 70 present the pro-
fessors and students to Mgr MdrtinelH. Ii
VII be entirely a university affair. no inyi-
tations having been issued except to those
connected with the institution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-13

An enthusiastic rally was held at Globe
Hall last night by the Mckinley and Ho-
bart Marching Club. The meeting was
presided over alternately by Vice Presi-
dents B. H. Warner and T. G. Hensey. Ad-
dresses were made by National Committee
man Myron NJ. Parker, Simon Wolf. DR.. A.
z. Pardon, c. V. Gates, Daniel Ramey and
Ex-Governor Fletcher. During the evening
there was singing by the colored Mckinley
ard Hobart Quartet, and the Star Span
gled Banner was sung by Mr.. Palmer to
Mrs. Bailey's accompaniment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-13
Another Complaint of the Gas.

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
was glad to see the article in last Satur-
days Star by Consumer regarding the
very poor quality as well as quantity of gas
now furnished by our much privileged
gas monopoly. Since the new rate went
into effect, that the gas has very materially
decreased in lighting power and heat any
one who reads by it or cooks with it can
testify. Those who the Welsbach
burners have evidence of it also. Ven
geance is mine," saith the gas company
and that they are tasting its sweets by
imposing upon the people before their very
eyes is apparent to any one. There should
be an investigation. E. p. j.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-13
Badly Injured.

While leaving a place of amusement last
night. Julian Van Horn, sixteen years OF
age, who lives at Ballston. Va. was struck
above the left eye by a stone thrown
by an unknown person, and was badly in
jured. Van Horn was removed to the
Emergency Hospital for treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-13
Bicycle Collision.

Charles Mansfield. a fourteen-year- old
special delivery messenger boy, while rid
ing bicycle last evening. colided with
another wheelman at 11th and q streets
Mansfield was quite badly injured. and
was taken to the Emergency Hospital 10,
treatment. The other man disappeared
from the scene without making known his
identity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-13
Side Trips account National Encamp-
mcmt lninn Neternn Legion.

The Pennsylvania railI Dad VIII sell, DC
tober IL to Il inclusive. round-trip tickets
to Fredericksbur Richmond. Petersburg
and Furnace, Va. and Gettysburg. Pa, at
one fare, on account of the national en-
campn-ent, Union Veteran Legion, limited
for return until october 2J.-AdVt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-13
Funeral of Miss o.Connell.

At the funeral of Miss Margaret A.
OConnell yesterday solemn requiem mass
was sung by her brother, Rev. P. ]. O'Con-
nell, assistant pastor of ST. Stephens
Church. Six years ago Rev. Mr.. O'Connell
was called upon to ofiiciate at the funeral
of his father.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-13
CITY AND DISTRICT.


Alice Il. Harden has applied for divorce
from Albert S. Harden. to whom she was
married at Lexington. Ky, November %,
1SI9 Two children have been born to
them, and Mrs. Harden charges that her
husband deserted her November 10, 1888.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-13

is standard fuel at fair prizes, not inferior
fuel at low prices Buy standard grades of J.
Maury Dove Main office, 2lst AM / SITS
NV. Phones: Local, 3O1, 1902; long dis
lance. :.>l-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-13

If you wear 4 ready-made shoe why not
have the best? The Crawford shoe looks
better, fits and wears better than any
other shoe sold ready made. All wear
ers praise it. 9O3 Penna. ave.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-13

Ne Frankly Confess We Can't Afford
to hold those 5-lb boxes Creamery Butter
at $l-2J more than a few days longer.
James F. Oyster, go Pa ave.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-13
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon,
Marshall Hall and intermediate landings at
10 am
Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach and
river landings at am.
Steamer Washington for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at pm
Steamer T. V. ArFowsmith for Colonial
Beach and river landings at pm:
WHEN WE CLEAN A CARPET
It's cleaned properly. No dust, grit. spots
or stains remain. We do the work too care
fully. Wagon calls. NJ. R.Thorp, iSS Me. av.
Artificial Eyes. Hempler's. 9th & Pa ave.
Wall Paper, House Painting and Window
Shades.
RICHARD W. HENDERSON. 1113 F st n. W.
THE SECRET OF CARPET CLEANING
is to take out all the dust-make carpets
fresh and bright as new. without injury. We
always do il. Empire Carpet Cleaning
Wks.. tri1-J Mass ave f. Il. Stumph, Mgr.
Sugar reduced 412c. Johnston's, page :.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-13

These seasonable beauties step forward
now in all their glory. The display at
GUIDE & Bros, 1924 f St, is magnificent
Both cut chrysanthemums and growing
plants at the smallest price asked in town.
advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-13
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Academy of Music--William Barry in
The Rising Generation"
Bijou Theater.-"Peck's Bad Boy
Grand Opera House.-"A Pair of Jacks"
Kernan's Lyceum Theater.-"The South
Before the War;
Lafayette Square Opera House--May 1r-
win in The Widow Jones'"
New National Theater.-Hoyt's "a Tenn
ptrance Town"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-13
Number Cypress Shingles,

every one guaranteed perfect, at s.. % for
Loco; 4x-O- Frank Lib5ey Il Co., fSE vi v
ADV ertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-13
EmHnifnHR
FurnituFe.

An excellent collection of furniture will
he sold at Sloan's, 1907 G street Second
hoor). tomorrow at 1870 am. Now on ex-
hibition- You will save money in buying
this way.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-13
White SD0taess Arms.

Soft, white hands, shapely nails an unblemished
skin, and luxuriant hair are produced by the cele-
bratcd CUTICURA REMEDIES when all others fuiI
In facial blemishes, the severest humors and
diseases of the skin and scalp with loss of hair
even when scrOfuous hereditary, they are euuallv
successful. Sold everywhere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-13

Money to lend at 5 and per cent on real
es tate. Frank I. Rawlings. 1h0o Pa. ave-
vertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-13

Reduced Rate to Frederick Fair.
Special trains will leave Washington via
B. and o. railroad at $50 I'm, October IA
and 15 returning, leave Frederick at ; p.m.
Rate, s1.65 for the round-trip, including ad-
mission to fair. Tickets good for week of
the fair, 500. including admission-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-13
12-Inch Stock HOARD. A1.o q,

per 100 IT,, the finest lumber We keep
everything in Millwork, Lumber and Build
ers' Hardware. Frank Libbey & Co., 9th st.
and New York avenue.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-13

IT,. your child looks upon
Scott's Emulsion as Coi-ifyer
For You s sn and sal s cl y Sra
CHILD twice the quantity of tier
SAAinNas and it will take It and relish
1t though it were milk
There is food or medicine
for children which equals Scott's Emulsion for nut
ting color into the cheeks, enrichfng the blood and
bringing comfort and good nature. Our book will
tell you more about 1t; sent free. ., . -;
SCOTT e. BOVINE Chemists New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-13
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES sticks everything 1Oc
mh5-t,f.Su

Consumptives and sufferers from Throat
and Lung Diseases, Scrofula. etc, will
find speedy relief in Using Bakers Cod
Liver Oil. 1t is highly recommended by
physicians. See that you get that pre-
pared by Jno. c. Baker Co., Philadelphia
The King Of Pills is Beecham.a. 1ys-d1y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-13
CITY ITEMS.

Hotel johnson Cafes.
Cherrystone and Hampton Bar Oysters
Midday Lunch and o'clock Table d'Hote
Dinner. 1t