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The Portland daily press., 1896-01-04
1T MAKES PARIS SMILE.
The French Press JubiIant Over the Defeat
of Jameson.

Paris, January 3.-The Paris press il
jubilant over the defeat of DR., Jameson
and his followers by the Beers near
johannesburg.
The Figaro, in article under the canton
will Cecil Rhodes remain premier of tho
Cape ColonyF' says: "How President
Kruger must laugh at the result and how
abundantly justified he is in doing so.
The Gaulois says: "The Beers merit
the public esteem which their grand VIC
tory has gained for them by showing
that they are as wise and liberal in their
triumph as they are energetic in the hour
of danger"
The Rapepl says that Germany, France
and Russia are in accord and asks what
England will do in tho circumstances.
Having the United States already on
her hands, the paper asks. will she dare
to defy military powers of Europe.
he Lanterne says: "Great Britain's
contention that foreign powers have no
no more nor less than the application Of
the Monroe doctrine pure and simple, to
her own advantage
Appeal to Germany.
London, January 3-The Globe publish
es news agency despatch from Berlin
which says that DIR. Leyd, secretary As
state for the South African republic, who
is now in Berlin, has comumn ioated to
the Emperor directing an appeal from
President Kruger, asking the support q
Germany.
1t is rumored. the despatch says. that
the united action of France and Germany
in the Transvaal is projected.
A cable despatch is reported TO have
been received by a commercial firm in
London stating that DR.. Jameson will
be tried by Boer conrt martial, and
his followers, who are now prisoners, re-
leased. The Scotch Black Watch, which
Is now at Mafeking, will stop thu adj
vance of the British South Africa Com.
pany's men from Buluwayo, and If they
insist upon advancing they will be fired
upon by British troops.
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-04
WESTBROOK.

Mr.. W. B. Boothby and wife leaves
Monday for short visit to- Boston.
The week of prayer will open at the
congregational church Sunday evening
and continue until Friday evening.
Installation Gs officers of S. D. Warren
Council, o. u A. NJ, took place last
evening. Deputy State Councillor Albert
Halves Of Portland was the installing
officer.
L'Union st. Joseph, mutual benefit
association, has been formed in this city
among the French Canadians of this city.
The following officers were chosen:
Chaplain-Rev. A. D. CeCelles.
Assistant Chaplain-RevA A. Desnoyers.
President-F. x. Ed. Demers.
Vice-president-C Boucher.
Secretary-Fred Briard.
Assistant Seoretary-Jos. Better
Treasurer-Jere Malhoit.
Assistant Treasurer-NapoleonB Breton.
The funeral services of the late Perley
Hawkes. took place at his late residence,
East End, yesterday afternoon. Rev. W.
6. Mann officiated.
The new light company that had en-.
gagged a portion of Lisk's mill on Main
street, with the intention of operating
~ 4Ol thO VI Ou6lE lighting
apparatus. did not appear Friday as per
agreement and it Is feared that this pro-
posed industry will go the way of the
other prospective concerns recently ex-
pected to locate here.
The Enforcement League now proposes
to arrest all persons seen on tho streets
Of the city under the influence of LIQUOR
ana to bring them before the court, and
If they do not devulge the seller of the
article to treat them to the full extent of
the law. 1t is hoped by this means to
reach the pocket peddlers which have
thus far evaded the officers Of the league.
The annual business meeting meeting
OF the several companies of the Westbrook
fire department was held last evening
The following officers of Valentine Hose
Company were elected for the ensuing
year:
Foreman-Charles S.Swett.
Assistant Foreman-PrestonyT owle.
Olerk-F'red S. Libby.
Steward-Chester Swan.
The following officers of Presumpscot
Hose Company were elected for the en-
suing year:
Foreman-A.N n. Waterhouse.
Assistant Foreman-A. @. Cloudman.
Clerk-C.S. Clark.
Treasurer-H N. Stevens.
ESteward-N. P. Grant.
Pipemen-J. E. Eastman.
Assistants-Henry Hanscom, S. G. Nor
tor, "A. Fernald.
These are the officers of Hook and Lad
der Company, Mol:
FOreman-George Parsons.
Assistant Foreman-Fred Berrell
Clerk-Fred B. Spear. e.
Steward-George Leighton.
Mr.. Arthur Small of the east end came
off victorious at checkers with state
champion Chapman one day this week.
Mr.. CHAPMAN will have to look after
his laurels.
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-04
1t Was a n Old Story i.

The little boy was crying, and his tears
touched the heart of the charitably in
clined lady; he was so small and seemed
to be in such distress.
"Don't cry, little boy" she said sooth-
ingly "Dry your eyes and tell me what
the troubls is. Did some of the big. boys
hurt you?'
"No'm," replied the waif, still sobbing.
care you sick or hungry''she persisted.
NOM"
'tDid your father beat you for some
thing
'tNo'm; but he will"
80, that's the trouble is it''
"Yes'm."
"Well, it's shame" she excl aimed,
angrily. tWhy will he beat you"
"Cause lost ten oents'
''Did he send you to buy something
with it'
"Yes'm."
''And you lost it on the way"
"Yes'm."
80 we'll, guess we can fix that" she
said in her kindly way, as she took
Ollno from nef purse ana handed 1t to
the boy.
Now he won't beat you, will he''
"No'm."
What did he send you to buy with it,
"Beer."
"Beer" The good lady gasped at the
thought.
"Yes'm."
"And how did you lose it''
"Matohin' pennies"
Before she had sufficiently recovered
to demand the return of her dime the
boy was gone.-Chlcago Post.
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-04
CITIZENS MUTUAL RELIEF.
The Annual Meeting of the Society and
Election of Officers.

The annual meeting of this society,
which was held last evening, was we'll
attended and the usual interest mani
tested. The president, Washington
Libby, presided. The following officers
were elected:
President-W Washington Libby
Vice Observation-Disclosures johnson.
Treasurer-James l.. Rackleff.
Directors-George A. Thomas, David
G. Drinkwater, Charles &. Maverick,
Thomas Horslin, John L. Shaw.
The following report of the president
and directors was presented:
Our respected secretary, Henry A.
Muller, was suddenly and without a
moments warning, stricken down on
the thirtieth of last July. His place has
not been permanently filled. 1t will
devolve upon you at this meeting to select
some one, If possible, who will be as
sincerely devoted to your interests, and
who will be so situated as to be at all
times accessible during business hours.
We know that much good has been &C
oomplished by this organization and that
it is able to greatly extend it's usefulness.
We would again urge upon all the men,
bers OF the society the importance of try
ing to add to our numbers. We enter
|
and hope. Eight members have died
during the year. Two proofs of death are
now on file with the secretary pro tenn
The names of the deceased members are
these: Reuben b. LoriDg, age %, Henry
A. Muller, age "a; Charles &. Body, age
IS; Joseph Adams, age "a; George B.
Williams, age Sc; Edward Roach, age 70;
Edward I. Flint, age SO; James M.
Ross, age "A.
The number of members at the begin
ming of the year was 1856; the number of
mem bers dropped, 4 the number of
mem bers who died, g.; the present num-
Der is 1874; the average age Of the deceased
was So; the average benefit paid last year
was $125; the average benefit paid since
organization, $685. 80; the average num-
Der OF deaths per year has been 13; the
total number of deaths since organization
1888; the total amount or benefits paid has
been S197, $685. 80; the receipts during the
past year have been 81, 231 81; the dis
bursements the past year have been
vested fund S37.29; there is deposited in
the Portland Savings bank $1,713 "a !;
there is deposited in the Maine Savings
bank S199.72.
TREASURER'S TATEMENT.
James L. Raokleff in account with the
Citizens Mutual Relief Society.
DR..
To cash on hand and in Savings
| bank January l, 1896, 1885, 81
| To cash received from the score
tary, 1850. 10
10 dividends, 71.54
Total receipts, $3,13l 81
CIR.
By paid eight death benefits, S1,O03 90
By paid expenses, - 191. %
By cash on hand December 31st,
1895 g 24.Oc
By cash deposited in Savings
bank, 1912. 9e
$3. 18l. 81
TRIAL BALANCE.
DR.. Or.
Cash, 81, 936. SO
Death assessment, 24.OO
Permanent fund, 81, 1872. 90
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-04

WEST END METHODIST EP1scoPA.. CHURCH
service at 1890. Renewing the Covenant Sun
day school and Bible class ll.45 a. m. Preach
ing at 3 P. m. Subject, "Christ as a Socialo-
Epworth League. Seats free All are welcome
WEST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH-Rev Le-
roy S. Bean, pastor. Morning service at 1890.
Subject, "A Sermon for he Beginning of the
Year" Sunday school at IL. Communion 3
p. m. Evangelistic service at 7.3o p, M.
Warren church, Cumb. Mills-Preaching by
the pastor, sermon appropriate TO the New
Year. Communion 3 p. m. Evening subject,
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-04
Whose Piano Are You Going to
Buy or Rent.
READ WHAT THE BOSTON NEWSPAPERS

America Its highest state OF development; none
has como nearer to absolute perfection than the
NEW ENGLAND PIANO.-Boston Herald
The stamp of the NEW ENGLAND PIANO
Companya guarantee OF excellence in every re-
spect.-Boston Transcript.
The factories of the NEW ENGLAND PA
No Company are the largest in the world; the
success OF the company has been phenomenal.
Boston Traveller.
Most people who visit the NEW ENGLAND
PIANO Co.'S ware rooms are content to take
none other.-Boston Record.
Emphatically none of Massachusetts, impor-
tant enIerprises.-Boston Journal
Perfection in every particular" Is the text of
the company a call at the warerooms, 200 Ire
mont st, will be sure to interest any one; the
trial of instruments in the ''parlors"is feature
especially desirable as the quality of the tone
as it will be when iii the home circle can be
Judged Boston Post
One grand exhibition of what progressive en-
terprise can accomplish.-Boston Globe.
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-04
81, e3e. 9e 81, 9ae. 96
WEDDINGS.
Rowley-McC rindle.

Rowley- McCrindle.
At the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert McCrindle in this city, on New
Years evening, Miss ..Marion j., was
united in marriage to Rev. W. F. Row
ley of North Grafton Mass. The bride
was attired in white Dresden silk with
pearl trimmings and carried bouquet
of bride roses. The wedding march was
played by Miss Lizzie B. Aagerson.
Little Mildred Norman, as flower girl,
strewed the path Of the bridal couple as
they entered the Hastily decorated parlor.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
G. E. Gate Of the First Baptist church, of
which the bride is member. After
the wedding a reception was given to
which many friends were present with
their congratulations. There were many
gifts.
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-04
The St. Louis Ruins.

ST. Louis, January 1.-Two more dead
bodies were this morning taken out of
the ruins at the scene of yesterdays ex-
plosion. This makes the number of dead
recovered six, and four are still missing.
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-04
Aged Brunswick Resident Dead.

Brunswick Me-, January S.-Mr. Allen
Colby. one of Oldest and most prominent
citizens of Brunswick died here today
aged 81. He was for many years master
mechanic of Maine Central Railroad com-
pany.
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-04

Rochester, N. H.. January 3.-The
stock and fixtures of the Globe store,
owned by Wilder B. Neal, were today at
tached by creditors Liabilities are seven
Thousand and assets unknown.
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-04
lmpor tant Facts.

Ii you nave dull and heavy pa in across
forehead and about the eyes; if the n ostrils
are frequently stopped up and followed by
disagree able discharge; if soreness in the
nose and bleeding from the nostrils is often
experienced; if you are very sensitive to
cold in the head accompanied with head
ache; then you may be sure YOU have ca
tarrh; and should Immediately resort to
Ely's Cream Balm for cure. The remedy
will give instant relief
She May He Needed.
bioons-Mlss Oldgirl would make a
good soldier.
Slobbs-Ussd TO powder, ehp
bloobs-Yes, and never deserts her col
ora --phiIasialphia Record.
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-04

HOODS PILLS cure Liver IS.
BiIiousness, Indigestion, Headache.
A pleasant laxative. All DrU4gists
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-04
TUPPER MAY LEAD.
He May Lead the Canadian Conservatives
in the Naxt Election.

Montreal, January San important
political deal is underway here which if
successful will effect big change in the
Canadian political situation. The plan is
to have Sir Charles Upper relinquish his
office as Canadian high commissioner in
London and become Premier of the
Dom inion and leader of the conservative
party at the approaching general
elections. The promoters of the deal are
also endeavoring to induce Lieut.. Gov.
Shapleau of Quebec to unite his forces
with Sir Charles Topper and in that
event Shapleau would become the French
Ca madam leader.
Such combination, it is claimed by
those working on the deal, would prove
irresistible and would assure conserva-
tive victory at the new general elections.
The deal is being quietly worked by
clever wire pullers and important de-
velopments are expected to take place
shortly.
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-04
Maine Pensions.

Washington, January 3.-The following
Maine pensions have been granted:
TNCREASF
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-04
Financial Difficulty.

- John Fl. Mathew, South Gardiner, John
Soper, Gardiner.
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-04
A Caucus Held.

Ottawa, Ont, January ga caucus of
the conservatives was held here last night
with the view Of throwing Sir Mackenzie
Bewell overheard and placing Sir Charles
Tupper in his place as Canadian prime
minister
The morning times., 1896-05-04
Loeb 6 Hirsh,
oIO-oi2 F ST.,
The White Building.
MAYING AT MARSHALL HALL
Two Big Excursions to the Shady
Walks and Lawns.
Fourth PIanked Shad Dinner of the
Season IA Great Success-Improye-
ments at the Grounds.

The few drops or water which fell yes
terday only served TO swell the tide OF
the Potomac, on which the Charles Mac
aIester carried two merry crowds Of ex-
curslonists 70 Marshall Hall, where was
given the Fourth plauked shad dinner OF
the season. 1t was large crowd aud an
antiCIpative crowd that was landed there
To enjoy the hCspitahties OF the steamboat
company, and especially that shad, treated
and dressed IN a style that has made IL
somewhat OF an indigenous luxury, for
they say that there is no pIauked shad
Ike that GeNCacy as served at Marshall
Hall.
The grounds are now more than half
clad In the gorgeous summer green CT
beautiful groves. and are as beautiful as
the dreamlanGs of the spring. The
walks and lawns are in excellent condition
and there is a general air or comfort and
welcome everywhere
Superintendent McDevitt is busiIy en-
gagged in adding charms Of convenience
10 the attractions Cf nature, and the re-
suits OF his work were very evident to
yesterday y'S visitors. or the several new
attractions may be mentioned the new
mammoth double dip chute, now ia course
OF construction. and which will be COM
Pleted before the close Of the month.
1t Will be gratifying 10 those who know
Marshall Hall, and 10 those who ought TO
know il, that there are two trips TO the
Hall every day during this merry month
of May, and thenCefOrth until the end OF
the excursion season. There were two
trips yesterday, when the crowds that took
advantage OF the schedule attested the
popularity Of this innocent and bealthfuI
outing.
Mr. W. T. Richey, special agent for the
company, was in personal charge OF the
tourists up and down the river, and made
IL his duty 10 see that everyone was COM
Portable. Mr.. Richey's efforts were eminent
ly successful and highly appreciated by all
on board
The morning times., 1896-05-04
AT RIVER VIEW YESTERDAY.
The Lone Star Beneficial Assocla1ion.-

The LoneStar Beneficial Associations
Excursion ii Great Success.
In spite OF the shOwery weather the
eighteenth annual excursion OF the Lone
Star Beneficial Association, a popular Or
ganiZatiOn OF this city, to River View YES
terday was a great success. The handsome
and fast steamer Samuel ]. Pentz made
three trips 10 the View, and during
the day nearly 1900 people crCsse1 her
gang plank. The Lone Star A Association S
excursions always open the River View
charter season ana have always SprOyen very
enjoyable affairs. Yesterdays excursion
was no exception to tie rule. The large
thrOng was delighted with tLeir trip down
the Potomac past the historic spots that
line IL on either bank, and when at the end
OF fCrty-nyc minutes run the View was
reached expressions OF admiration could be
heard on all sides. As ON Sunday last,
when River View was thrown open 10 tie
public for the IirSt time, the chute which
Capt Randall is erecting for the entertain
meut OF the people OF Washington during
the coming summer, and which is ROW near
ing completion, was the first place Wis
tied, and many of the eXcuTSiCnists walked
up the long incline TO the platform from
where the boats will start aud had beauti-
ful view of the Tiver'for some miles Up and
down.
The shuttle boards, shooting gallery, and
bowling alley drew large numbers, and
their attendants were kept busy all day.
The ladies and children seemed to find
particular pleasure in the flying horses,
and from their mirth they seemed to be
having good time. Chris Arth, jr.'s. or
chestra gave concerts both on the steamer
and on the grounds. All the Popular airs
of the day were rendered in a manner
that pleased even the most critical music
lover on the trip. So pleasant was
the time all had that those who went
down On the early boats remained to come
home on the last boat. though several
trips from the View to Washington were
made during the day. 1t was $50 p. m.
when the hawSer was cast off and the
Pentz turned her nose up sire am and
started for home, landing the eXcursionistS
at about 1915 O'Clock. The excess of the
excursion is due to the untiring efforts
of Messrs. Charles Deitz. NJ. Hyberger,
F. WaterhOlder, Louis GhiZelIi, Fred Rup-
pertus, John Kerney, George Kerney. Ru-
dolph Riggle, George Krug, and John vier-
buchen, the committee in charge OF the
affair.
Next Sunday the Arion Singing Society
will give its annual excursion to River
View.
The morning times., 1896-05-04

work. Pennsylvania succeeded, though Lcr
error column was not SO Iafet, Slice her
mlsDlays were all thoroughly lheXcusable.
III spite or the iaCt lhuI GcOFGetoWn oue-
aallca Ter she SaOuiu Lave won Tile game.
Inquircr-lt is doubtful whether the most
sanguinc expected To see tue juvenile
wearcrs OF the rcd and blue deIeaJ the
gyIE.-JrofcSsioual GtCrgctOwH dggregosuUn.
All llity hoped Tor was Il CrcGltS.DIC SHOW
IHg Oh TIE part oI the home tvaIl. ana d
close score. They got The c.ose score
and u wuoie lot OF p!ucky, prdIsewortny
WORK by tne LONE team. IaLIHy pUnClU-
atrd, however, with bits of stupid WORK
on the bases, wIid pitching ana costly
errors. These cost Penis ylSahia the gafnc,
and yet ttaU Is hardly Il fdlr statement,
for heaven knows Georgetown made
whole lot OF lielding ana pitching bun
utrs herself. TIE Wis. TOTS put their Tencn
battery, Mahoney and Maloney, In the
points. and encouraged by the 10 to Z
victory OF week ago. naturally expected
a comparatively easy victory. They were
given u great scare by the Quakcrs, neryy
rally ana just got away by the skin OF
their teeth.
eatures were the batting of Ma honey
and Blakeley. catches by Gray, Mcintyre
and Tracy, Georgetown, and fenn'S base
running.
The morning times., 1896-05-04
and Anson. Hit by pitcher-By Briggs, /.
Wild pitch Hart Umpirc-Mr. Weidman.
Time-2 hours and 80 minutes.
EACH GLUE STRENGTHENED.
Departmental League Is III Strong Com
pact BODY

There is considerable speculat ton as TO the
result OF the Department League games at
the end OF the present season, and many
predictions are being advanced as 10 winch
team viii make the best showing.
The Fort dyer team, when represents the
War Department. Is an unknow II quantity,
but those who have Witnessed their prac-
uce games are convinced lnaJ the cayalry-
men will hold their own with the strongest
ciuDS Ill The league. Mir. Peter Johnson is
manager and Keeps his men constantly at
pfdcuce on their grounas, al the IorC. Their
team work is sad 10 be excellent.
Inc bureau OF Engraving and Printing
team is mana ged by Mr. L . + hocne, WHO
succeeded Charlie Miller. Mr.. Roche has
spared no pains 10 strengthen his Team,
ana mas secured spIeu addition TO the
already strong club OF last season. No
one is better posted on the game than
capt. McCauley, who Will still retain his
position at short field.
Tricky" Jim Sprngman, Winkleman,
the south paw twirier, and Ralph are
the new men who have been signed by
Manager Roche.
The washington Light Infantry did not
get the championship last season as many
OF their ardent constituents anticipated,
but Manage S. Porter House expresses
great confluence in his PRESENT team, and
VIII make strong pull 1or the pc ennant.
BeiaSkl, Dawson, OEle, aud CnainDe riain
are new additions, and with their as
siStance, the Infantry should make even
better showing than they did last year
The team repre- Scntrg ne District
Commissioners Office viii have several
new men on their list when The season
opens. DOC" Mcdfurd, ManaWdy, and
poian nave always played good bail. and
Manager Thomas j. Fisher will place
them where they will be most useful.
or course. ''Tubby'' Dickinson will stiH
be retained. and Nympo Jones will cap
tain the team.
The Treasury viii turn out the best
team that has ever represented that de-
partment, and Manager owen Kelar feels
very confident OF the success Of the club.
Homiiler and Marshall are the new
pitchers VITO, together with NichCis, VIII
make an excellent trio Of twirers. Stock
Slayer, CAN'T, and Field are also new
men. and are SAID - rr crack-a-jackS
The MCHcy-ha andlers are certain TO be in
the hunt.
Altogether considered, the league g
certainly in better shape than ever before
Several disastrous games last season
evidenced to the league mana gers that
experiments were costly, ana that ca Oh
club should he Strerethc ned and ready
for the opening. This has been done. to
the qualification OF all Of the rooters, who
natroniZe the games between Uncle Sans
ban players.
The morning times., 1896-05-04
COLLEGE CLUBS AND OTHERS.

Columbian University wants another game
with Georgetown. a date may be ar
rangel.
Georgctowns next scheduled game is with
Cornell University, at Georgetown fleli,
May IL.
Manager owen Kcllar. OF the Treasury
Department club, would like to arrange
d Gam- with the Mt. PienSants or the
Portlands for Wednesday.
The Shamrock Reserves deftnted the
Census team yesterday at Slver ijrlEEs, ~
the score OF = to .. Tnc deserves had
an easy snap ii the StatlSt.CIans. The
features OF the game were the battery work
f Ia wson and Dougherty, and the batting
of HOLE or the Reserves. CUBS desiring
games with the Reserves can address sHaIu-
rock Athletic Club. 81 Il street northwest.
The Catholic University nine defeated the
GallaudeyS on the university campus Satur-
uay by the score OF 10 TO i. The game was
.IIIeI at the end or the sixth inning. Erd
pItcneI Il steady game Tor Gaiiduuet, as
did Capt. McTighe for the Catholics Nc
Tlghe struck out seven men III the SIX
innings.