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The Portland daily press., 1896-12-30
A SAD CASE.
Strange and Sudden Illness of Sea-
man.

One Moment Well and Laughing, the Next
Ellsworth the Unfort innate Man-Now
at Marine Hospital,
At two o'lock yesterday afternoon, the
schooner Carrie K Pickering. Capt.
Haskell, New York to Camden, Me-,
sailed into port and anchored in the
lower stream, Captain Haskell wishing
to make some repairs to her rigging be-
fore completing his cruise. The fresh
blow of last night rent her sails badly
and the crew were Immediately set to
work repairing them. One of the latter,
Harry Milliken of Ellsworth, a young
man of twenty-five, who shipped In New
York, was sitting on the deck sewing on
sail. He was very well. apparently,
and laughing and chatting with the
other sailors. Suddenly he CALLED out,
81 can't sse.'' The next instant he
pitched forward apparently writhing in
agony. He had to all appearances gone
suddenly Insane. He was very violent
and it took five men to held him. He
was finally secured and covered with
blankets and canvass, and the men held
him fast and Capt. Haskell started for
the city for physician. He secured Dr.
George 8. Pitcher, and 10 q small boat
they hurried back to the vessel. The man
was still struggling violently, and the
doctor had q hard job to quiet him. 1t
was finally done, however, and the
physician brought the man to the city.
The patrol wagon was sent for and
Milliken was taken to the station. The
officials of the Marine hospital were tele-
phoned aud the ambulance at once came
in and took the man out to the hospital.
When he left the station where DR..
Piother had been working over him, he
was quiet but completely delirious. he
has been good sailor, steady and will
ing and never has had sick day on the
voyage
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-30
IT'S NEXT PASTOR.
Rev. w. Berry of Waterviue Has Been
Invited to Become the Pastor of the
Congress St. Methodist Church.


At meeting of the executive board OF
the Congress street Methodist church
held Monday evening it WAS announced
that Rev. w. F. Berry of Waterville to
whom a call had been extended by the
church, had accepted the invitation and
was desirious of cominglto Portland. AS
b as been before stated in the PRESS,
the Rev. MIR. Lindsey the present pastor
of the Congress street Methodist church,
finished his Eve years of service In Port
land in April, 1897, and has accepted
call to the Watervile church. There is
little doubt about the annual conferences
rRtifyirg these changes
Rev. W. y. Berry, who will in all
probability be the next pastor OF the
Congress street church has acoeptably
filed pastorates at Lewiston and
Harrington and has served full five
years at Waterville. He is a very popular
preacher and is said to be very eloquent
gentleman. Mr.. Berry is about 45 years
old and is married.
Rev. MIR. Lindsey who came here five
years ago from Bangor has remained IN
Portland as long as the rules of the
Maine Methodist conference allow and
when he leaves this city it will be with
the love and respect of the entire parish.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-30
wiIIiston Gift Festival.

This evening, at che Williston church,
the Sunday school is to repeat the gift
festival of last year. This takes the place
of the usual Christmas tree. and instead
of receiving gifts the classes decide upon
what they will give. A pleasing enter
tainment will first be given, entirely
different from last year, designed more
especially for the children, followed by
the bringing forward of the gifts by the
school. some classes being in costume.
Admission will be, for those under fifteen
years potato; older, any other vege-
table.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-30
woodfords Lady Died in Saco.

Mrs. Mary J. Baker OF Woodfords,
who sustained a shock while attending
the funeral of Edward l. Dearborn OF
Saoo, her nephew, and who was taken to
the home of her neice, Mrs. James j..
Milliken, A Pleasant street, in that
city, died at the latter place at about &c
O'Clock yesterday morning from the
effects Of the shock. Her age was 6e
years.
Prayers will be held at Mr.. Milk en- q
residence at 10 O'clock this morning and
the remains will be taken to WoodfoIds
where funeral ser vices will be held.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-30
Fast Time on the Grand Trunk.

Fast time seems to be the order of the
day on the Grand Trunk under the now
management. The company ia beating
all past records and as result Is recoiv
ing congratulations all along the line
The handling of the steamer Vancouver
cargo il particularly deserving of men
ton. She arrived hers on December 10Th,
and at 2. 25 p. N. the same day the first
train of freight cars was dispatched fol-
lowed almost hourly by five other. Some
of these trains reached Toronto, a dis.
tance Of $50 miles, in % hours, while
others made the run in 90 hours and ! q
minutes. Agent Smith OF this city is
receiving any letters of congratulation
upon this excellent time.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-30
Election OF officers,

The annual meeting of Beacon Lodge,
No. SO, I. O. @. F., was held last even
ing and the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year:
Noble Grand-J ohm W. Westman.
Vice Grand-Fred ]. Longfellow. !
Secretary-Charles A. Eaton
Permanent Secretary-Wm FL. Willard
Treasurer-Richard Fl. Ball.
Agent of Halo. b. Whipple.
Trustees-Albro E. Chase, F. Ell
Morse and E. A. Doten.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-30
eRlEF JoTTINos.

County Attorney-elect George Libby
will qualify on Thursday and on the fol-
lowing day will enter upon the discharge
Of his new duties.
George N. e. Kimball Of the American
Express Co. gave dinner at his home
on Monroe Place last evening to the driv-
ers of the company for the hard work
they have done in helping Mr.. kimball
out through Christmas week. 1t was
an enjoyable occasion.
The committee on the Cadets anniver-
sary which will OCCUR on Monday next,
report all arrangements completed.
Special cars will leave the head of Preble
street at 7.s0 for Riverton. The affair
will consist of banquet with speeches
In the casino, whist and dancing in the
ball room The company voted to hold
no company shoot on Jan. LIST.
The new steamer John Englis, built
for the Maine Steamship company. left
Ronoh's shipyard Monday to run between
New York and Portland.
The meeting of the Grand Court of
Maine, Forestsrs of America, will be
held at Gardiner in May.
The alarm from box A about 10 o'clock
Yesterday forenoon, was accidental.
There was no fire. City Electrician Cum
mings was fixing wires near the box.
There was q Christmas tree at the
Bethel Monday. The singing and speak
ing from the little ones was delightful.
Commander Southworth and Major John
n. Gould distributed the presents
present wers a number of the crews of
the Laurentian and Scotsman.
Patrick Kennedy, aged % years, from
Lewiston, walked into the police station
yesterday morning. He wanted to en-
list as soldier for the causs of Cuba
iibre and asked for information rs to
that procedure. No knowledge could be
given him.
There will be meeting of the ladies'
auxiliary to the Catholic Literary Asso-
niation at their hall this evening at 7.30.
Tonight at the Falmouth the Charity
whist party will be given. The affair
originated with Mrs. F. E. Boothby. The
affair is private, but the tickets have
been sold for good prices and the re-
oeipts will go to the Invalids' Home and
Home for Friendless Boys. Mrs. Il. E..
Boothbay conceived the party. Arrange
ments have bean made with the Port
land Street Railroad Co., to have cars
at the hotel at late hour to acommo-
date the party.
The annual meeting of the Martha
Washington Society will be held Thurs
day at O'Clock in parlors l and 2 of
the Congress Square hotel. A full at
tendance is earnestly requested.
b Nine. Nord lea g car arrived yesterday
and il at the Union Station.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-30
Post once.

January 1st being holiday the post
Office will observe holiday hours; the
cashiers department and the general de-
livery will be open from to 9 a. M.
and to p. m. There will lie general
carriers delivery at 8 a. m. and resi-
Dental delivery at p. M, land collections
from the street letter boxes at II a. H..
and d. m.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-30
BAD SCALP WOUND.
Caused BY the Gazing in of the Sides of .
Sewer Ditch.

Monday night, one of the workmen
employed in the construction of the new
track for the sewer on High street, be-
tween Congress Square and Park street.
was struck in the head by large piece
of clay that fell on to him from the
side of the trench caused by slight Civ
ing way Of the embankment. The man
was taken to Williamson's drug store
and DR.. Alden had to take several
stitches In the wound. The man will
recover
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-30
sheridan Rifles.

The attention of the dance lovers is
called to the concert, drill and ball Of the
Sheridan Rifles at City hall. January
9Th. This will be without doubt the
great event in the history of the COM
pany for any years and everyone should
avail themselves of the opportunity for a
good time.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-30
A Prize Fight.

A pri ze fight of ten rounds took place
early yesterday morning In barn near
Fabyans, the participants being Jack
Joyce of Portland and Billy Phinney
of Lewiston. Joyce won. Both men are
said to have been badly punished. The
pursx WAS $3.50.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-30
Tukey's Bridge.

The Department Of Public Works,
yesterday started TO drive the piles fol
No. pier at Tukey's Bridge. No. 4 is
completed and the caisson has been re-
moved, and the foundations of No. 3 is
laid and all ready for the caisson to be
sunk ON top of it. The work is going or
well.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-30
THE PRESS.
NEW ApvERyIsEMBNTs TO-DAY.
"Mr.. winslow's Soothing syrup

Mrs Wfnslow's Soothing syrup
Has been used over Fifty Years BY millions OF
mothers for their children while Teething
with perfect success. 1t soothes the child,
softsns the gums, allays Pain. cures Who
Colo, regulates the bowels. and is the pess
remedy for Diarrhoea whether arising from
teething OF other causes. For sale by Drug
gists in every part of the world. Be sure and
ask for Mrs. Winslows Soothing Syrup. 20 CTS
D bottle
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-30
: q lies,

cine has enjoyed public confidence and
patronage to greater extent than any
other proprietary medicine. This Is be-
cause it possesses greater medicinal merit
and produces greater cures than any other.
1t is not what we say, but what Hoods
SarsaparilIs does, that
Tells the Story
All advertisements of Hoods Sarsaparilla,
like Hoods Sarsaparilla itself, are honest.
We have never deceived the public, and
this with its superlative medicinal merit,
is why the people have abiding confidence
in it, and buy Hoods Sarsaparilla almost
to the exclusion of all others.
Customers Want Hoods.
"We order Hoods Sarsaparilla in large
quantities and it is the only blood purifier
which druggist can buy in large quanti-
ties without risk. 1t is selling very rapidly
and customers who buy it once are sure
to call for Hoods the next time. We be-
Heve Hoods Sarsaparilla must possess
true merit in order to retain it's popular
ity. Its sales exceed all similar prepara-
tions and it's praises are often heard"
L. SoMMER & Son, Springfield, Illinois.
Thousands OF druggists say the same.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-30
NEW ApvERr1sEaxEnrs.

%0tAz91
Muslin and Flannelette
Underwear for Ladies' and
Children.
The sale
n Of these
Ny Made-up
n Undergar-
t TnsA ments which
\\ NAyN\ began SO
\NS@GssAsJ briskly here
WrTTYnfM Monday,
M y wv will
~ nh 4 III fN continue
MNI 4 IN IL throughout
NAIe LoIsssgsSSW the week.
MSEgSES SgYA New cause
|eygFss S7x., GxesfH.Ss5::ss! for enthusi-
asm will be
" added daily.
Lot /. 8 cents.
OOU PAY FOR THE CLOTH.
That's all you pay for in
this lot Trimmings moth
ing. Making free.
Flannelette Skirts for children,
white and colored.
Cotton Drawers for children.
Waists for children.
Plain Corset Covers for ladies.
Lot II. Is cents.
vAEORK AND TRIMMING
vv for next to nothing.
Flannelette Skirts for
ladies and children. White and
colored. The children's have waists
attached.
Cotton Drawers for Children.
Slips for the baby.
Ladies' trimmed Corset Covers,
v, square and round neck.
Ladies' Drawers, Tucks and imitation Feath-
er stitched Ladies' plain Chemises.
Lot III. % cents.
AHIGHT GOWNS of Flannel-
cite for ladies and children.
Skirts for children.
Cotton Night Gowns for ladies
and children. Ladies' trimmed Cor
set Covers. Skirts for ladies and
children.
Drawers for ladies and children.
Waists for children. Chemises and Short
Skirts for ladies.
Lot ". 40 cents.
MPIRE and high neck Night
Gm Gowns, White long Skirts.
Chemises, Umbrella Draw
ers with elaborate trimming. Corset
covers, V, square and round neck.
Infants Slips, children's long
dresses.
Children's Flannelette Night Gowns.
Lot V. 70 cents.
n AIDES FLANNELETTE
Night Robes. White Cotton
Empire and high neck
Gowns. Long skirts, lace trimmed.
Elaborate Chemises. Lace and en-
broidery trimmed Drawers. UNI
brella Skirts. Infants Slips and
Children's Short Dresses.
Lot vi, SO cents.
ROLLAR AND A HALF
- things some of them, not
all however.
Elegant Empire Night Robes,
Corset Covers, Umbrella Drawers,
Lace trimmed Umbrella Skirts for
ladies.
Infants Slips and Child's Short Dresses.
70 cent Corsets at 80
cents.
'{l ~ Y
Six clasp Two Hundred and fifty
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-30

Remember further notice. with wool dress pattern either
coored or black will the cambria lining Free
We keep only one grade of cambrcthe very best.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-30

One Moment Well and Laughing, the Next
His Reason Gone-Harry Milliken of
Ellsworth the Unfort innate Man-Now
at Marine HOSPITAL,
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-30

Don't Judge the goods by theIprcesices often misleading
Judge look the goods first then the price, We
aew willing you should try in that way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-07

The political shrewdness of the republican
managers in Congress in holding back the
Pacific railroads funding bill-so often an
rounced for immediate action and so
strongly pressed by c. P. Huntington, Rep
resentative Powers, and their lobby assist
ants-is indicated by the result of yester-
days republican convention in California
Notwithstanding the railroad representa-
tive5 in that convention the popular senti-
ment against the funding scheme was so
overwhelming that the convention in it's
platform emphatically denounced the meas
ure. Mr.. Huntington's assurances that the
California opposition to the funding pro-
ject is confined to a handful of irresponsi-
BILE and characterless individuals will now
inspire even less confidence than hitherto
and the republican managers in Congress
who have feared that it would endanger the
party's prospects of securing the California
electoral! vote if they FASTENED to legislate
additional millions of dollars into the ca
pacious pockets of c. P. Huntington and
his associates are conSra tulating them
selves upon their foresight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-07

pose that anything could be developed by
such method of procedure. The expert
ment was not tried until more than forty
eight hours had elapsed after the murder.
1t is generally conceded that changes in
the nature of decomposition of the eye-ball
are so rapid that any test is condemned in
advance as hopeless which is made more
than three or four hours after death.
Furthermore, all the evidence goes to show
that the murderer was not the last person
upon whom poor Elsie Kreglo's eyes gazed
before her soul left the body. In all prob
ability she saw, and may have been able to
recognize, two persons, and possibly three.
Therefore, If the theory of eye-photography
should happen to prove well-founded all
that the experiment would show would be
a picture of Mrs. Kreglo as she held the
head of her dying child. OF what avail
would that be in the apprehension Of the
murderer? But apart from the scientific
side of the question. one may properly ask
whether the fact that the young girl met
an awful death while protecting her honor
warrants the officers of the law in mutilat-
ing her already mangled body in superflu-
Gus experiment; for it the police have any
thing like the evidence they claim in the
case nothing material can be added by any
misty image which the Imagination might
discover on the retina Of the poor girls
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-07
UndiplOmntic Diplomacy.

Spanish diplomacy is unworthy the name
if it permits Captain-General Weyler to de-
port from Havana newspaper correspond
ents for the offense of writing the truth.
The worst accusations which the most dar-
ing correspondent could send to his paper
would not have the anti-Spanish effect
which results from the deportation of men
of standing in the journalistic profession.
If the facts as they appear to corresponds
ents In Havana may not be printed, then
the condition of affairs at the Cuban capt.
tai and in the field must be unspeakably
discreditable to the Spanish authorities.
This is the conclusion which the world will
reach as a result of the series of eXpul-
sions from Havana of truth-telling cor
respondents, beginning with the representa-
tive of The Star, but not ending with the
compulsory exiles announced yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-07
A Novel Industry.

The man who timorously pushed open
the door of the artists apartments plainly
belonged to the ranks of the unprosperous
I'm lookin' fur job" he explained
DO you paint?" was the query in a tone
of surprise.
No. I'm a mo.lel. Leastways I'm
willin' ter make my debut in dat line
Ever have any experience?'
Nope. But m a prize. I'm a con-
tortiopist. 1 was maxim good money till
de show broke up
Il don't see why your accomplishments
as a contortionist should add to your de-
STABILITY as a model"
Oats cause yer got de artistic tenn.
permanent an don't keep yer eye open fur
business. III put we in shape ter make
yer fortune. All we've gotter do Is ter
let me get good and twisted an den pose
fur We, an We kim draw desc here poster
pictures in way dat'll make de other fell
lers in de biz fairly sick wit jealousness.' -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-07
Useless MufiIatinD.

The removal of Elsie Kreglo's eyes in Or
der that they might be photographed was a
useless mutilation of the dead girls body.
There Is more than doubt whether pho
tosraphs OF the eyes OF murdered person
nave ever shown anything of the slightest
Importance, and If the ordinary understand
ing OF the nature of the eye-ball is correct
II STANDS 10 reason that the retina could
not possibly retain an image that can be
reproduced by the photographers art. A
physician of standing in this city yester-
day asked a Star reporter who was as
signed to the case not to publish the fact
that the experiment was contemplated on
the ground that 1t would tend to cast ridi-
Guile on the medical profession in Washing
ton. In the present case there was nothing
which would lead the investigator to sup
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-07
Precautions.

81 want to see the Commissioners" said
the rustic youth to policeman.
About what?"
about our COW. She lost her bell, and ]
got my old bicycle bell and took the spring
out of it and fixed 1t so that it'll sound when
she walks. 1t isn't very loud. but it makes
noise enough for lis to hear her.
Il don't see what the Commissioners would
have to do with that"
THE Commissioners are liable to have
something to do VITA most any thing. They
have you arrested If You pat cow bell on
a bicycle, don't they?"
Every time"
well, what's sauce for the goose is sauce
for the gander. I'm not taking any chances.
I'm going to find out for sure whether it'll
make them just as angry if you put bicycle
bell On a cow"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-07
OutIOne.

When matin melodies arise
To make the May days charming,
When song birds blithely greet the skies
Where billowy clouds are swarrnng,
Another lay more potent swells
To disappoint your wish;
He browns all else, this man who yells,
Fresh fish,
1t is a lesson. soulful youth.
Your moods of song seraphic
Have far less audience, in Sooth
Than has the voice of traffic.
Though some your mental feast may prize
The more substantial dish
Is offered by the man who cries
Fresh fish,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-07
SHOOTING STARS.
In Demand.

IF you're good boy the parent began.
But the young man interrupted:
Excuse me. but know what you are go
ing to say. 1 have new proposition to
offer. If you real kind to ME, I'll let you
take me to the circus instead of Uncle Rich
ard or Aunt Jane, or the gentleman who
lives next door"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-07

Only one hundred and five artisans and
!aborers were employed today on the new
city post-office building, say those who
superintend operations on the structure
Up to this time the building iS-as the law
directs-tirepr oof; except the roof
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-07

Among the exploded theories to which the
attention of the present generation is called
must be included the insinuat.on made early
In his senatorial career that Mr.. Hill Is not
quick at repartee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-07
A Glorious Example,

Some people say that habit cannot be
conquered said the thoughtful man, "but
l know better"
What convinces you?'
THE way the Senators are playing ball
this season."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-07

The expressions of fear that money will
be used to corrupt adherents OF the free
silver cause indicates n prudent disposition
to explain any possible defeat before 1t
occurs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-07
CalOFiC.

The warmer days for bikes are here;
Let all who ride keep posted;
For he who scorches, by the judge
Will presently be roasted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-07

The ftigant who was awarded one dollar
for the alienation of his wife's affections is
entitled 10 be heard while he adds his OBJ
servattons to the general comments on
hard times and low prices
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-07

For a gentleman who has declared HIM
self out of the race Mr.. Harrison is arous-
ing a remarkable amount of early opposi-
ton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-07

Mr.. Quay will doubtless take the pre-
caution of turning an y ray en- that vice
presidential proposition before he swallows
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-07

Mr.. Platt's assurances to Mr.. Morton can
not at this time go much beyond the re-
minder that while there is life there is
hope.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-07

Any slip-up in the arrangements to NOM
mate Mr.. Mckinley would cause one of the
greatest prophecy slumps on record.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-07

The failure to adopt free-silver platform
is the one thing that Governor Altgeld
could not pardon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-07
calculator

The political lightning rod has been to
some degree superseded by the lightning
calculator.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-07
Literally Construed.

What you want to avoid" said the pub
Usher to the struggling author, lis writing
over the heads Of the people"
Il know it," was the answer Il was
depending on gettirg you to take this book
50 that l could come down out of the attic
and do my work on the parlor floor here
after"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-07

'Dah am sech er ting" said Uncle Eben,
''ez too much concentration. Tain er good
idee foh er man ter study all is botany in
er mint-julep lumber
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-07
Fourth Floor.

Ioc for the 25c Milk
maid Stools of oak and
mahogany. Can be
used for jardiniere
stands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-07
20c

26c for the .3o>
Brusseline Rugs ISx36
inches. First quality,
in oriental colorings.
Reuersible-both sides
alik.