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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-25

a
CODY" puts IL in type and in the forms
and is one OF the editors and publishers
OF the Tri-Country Gazette issued At
Montone, in Kosciusko county. smith
is said. therefore. TO be the youngest
typesetter and editor in the tnited States,
If not in the world. The fathers print
ing Office has always been the boys play
ground Before he was two years old nc
wrote copy" so 1t is said. and put 10
on the hooks" No. he takes his posi-
ton, high On a soap box. before the
ease" and sets type rapidly and cor
rcctly. he reads readily, writes
Ieeible hand and IS. in truth, q
prodigy. IL Is his present inten-
ton TO continue I'm the newspaper bust
ness. but before he grows UP he may be
convinced Of the error Of his ways and
ket mo something else. His wonderful
precocity certainly indicates n brilliant
future.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-25

Law and Equity County.

A suit was Instituted In the law anu
EQUITY Court yesterday by oui''s o.
Hillyer against the 'inioil anu i'o.''oa'
Light and Water Company ana o. ID
Ncsby & Co. for $3.50 damages
Matthew Duggan native OF ireland,
was admitted 10 citizenship.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-25

The Netherandish ODera-House' 1T
Rotterdam. owes It's funds for the COM
ing season to an idea entirely now to
operate management n committee
formed for the purpose. got up lot
terry. and $500 tickets we're sold ut ;
francs each. The prizes consisted or a
hundred tickets for tie entire season. and
Nv this means the management has
cleared 5000 francs. at the cost OF only
n hundred seats
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-25

lev Governor OF Alaska. In his annual
rrport 10 the Secretary OF the Interior,
saws: There Is great encouragement IL
The outlook for the Alaska gold mines.
Daring the year ended the LIST OF this
month s.. S,0O o0 IN gold bullion has been
taken from the mines. the greater part
being the product OF low-grade ores Al
most any grade OF gold ores can now be
worked at a profit there. A number OF
collaborating quartz lodges and placer de-
district and several are under rapid de-
velopment. with good prospects.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-25
INDIAN4's 4-FEAR OLD PRODIGY.

Babv Who Sets Type. Edits "Copy" and
Makes Up the Forms"
A La Grange, Ind. letter to the chi
cago r1mes-Herald. says: Hoosierdom Is
the home OF infant prodigics. The latest
IS Master Leonard Foster Smith. who, at
four years oc age, writes newspaper
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-25

money that Bryan and Lamb promises
won't buy enough clothes TO go around.
THE BUNS FAVORITE.
Here comes another fellow, stumbling
along. with irregular gait, rosy beak and
watery optics. He has worn himself
ard his clothes out chasing around for
the nominee of the silver cohorts that
got together in the City on the Lake. and
he has a Bryan button pinned to his
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-25

Denver Christian Endcavorers want
Sunday theatrical performances prohib-
tied.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-29
NoRDlcA WEEDS.
The Great Maine Songstress Becomes Mrs.
Zoltan #. Dome.

Indianapolis, Ind, May 2S.-Mme.
Lillian Noriicn (Mrs. Lillian Norton,
the great American prima donna, and
Zoltan E. Dome, the Hungarian tenor,
were married at 7.30 o'clock last night at
st. Paul's Episcopal church by the
rector. g. A. Christensen. There were
no attendants. The bride was dressed in
brown and white gown, simply
fashi oned.
After the ceremony the couple attended
the Wagner concert of the Indiana May
Festival, and will leave today for the
East. 1t was not known that Dome was
in the city until Monday afternoon, when
he and Nordica and the lady's black
poodle called at Herron's jewelry store
Two plain band wedding rings wero
purchased, and on each WAS engraved:
Lillian to Zoltan, May 26th." That
night Nordica sang at the festival, and
poured from her heart 81 Know Bank
Where Wild Thyme Grows"
We first intended to be married in
France" said Nordica today, shut post
poned it on account of injuries Mr..
Dome received. Then 1 concluded that
| preferred America. Indianapolis has
been SO lovely to me- Its people have
taken me to their hearts, and so decided
to De married in hoosierdom. / have
known Mr.. Domo seven years. / wish
to deny the report that MIR. Dome has re-
ceived any aid from me. Some years
ago made him loan, which he prompt
~ repaid. ind added to 1T many beauti-
full presents. He has been fortunate in
certain investments he made. Dome is
about twenty-eight and Nordica is about
thirty-sevon.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-29
RooKLAND wAEELMEN ORGANIZE.
Elaborate Plans Made For the Meet in
That City.
ESPECIAL TO THE pREss.l

Rookland, May 2s.-The local branch
OF the l.. A. W. was reorganized tonight
and the following officers chosen: j.
Calder, president; A. W. Gregory, vice
president; James A. Smith, secretary;
e. l.. Brown, treasurer; A. c. McIloon,
captain; L. e. Cobb, first lieutenant;
William W. Graves, second lieutenant;
Arthur Haines, color bearer; WI. Calder,
A. W. Gregory, A. G. MoLoon, l.. E. Cobb
and Henry A. Howard, advisory board;
Henry G. CAatto. A. W. Gregory and
Il. A. Howard, committee to draft q con-
stitution and by laws. L. E. Cobb was
recomm ended to the Maine division for
appointment az local consul, position
in which he has had considerable ex-
perience. The fall meet OF the division
is to be held i n this city and the new
club with its charter membership of so,
will commence at once on elaborate
plans
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-29
Linen Department

Bleached and unbleached crash. 1-2o
yard.
10 inch linen Crash, in bleaohed and
unbleaehed, 3-4c yard.
nlald Glass Linen Crash, 4c yard.
Bleached Table Damask, 100.
IL inch Bleached Linen Damask, 47c
yard.
All Linen Cream Damask, 100.
1925 quality bleached pure linen Dam
ask, new patterns, for SIPS yard.
20 DOZEN BLEACHED DAMASK
TOWELS, knotted fringe excellent quail
ity, satin finish. These are a great bar
gain, at this sale, ~ 1-2c each.
WHITE QUILTS for $50.
This is the best White Quilt in the
United States for the money, the head of
this department says: 1t is heavy
crochet Guilt hemmed ready for use,
Marssillea patterns extra large size, only
$50 each.
White Embroidered Flannel, 81 1-2o
quality, to close, SOC.
81. quality to close, 69c.
S1.25 quality to close, $50.
81. so quality to close, $50.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-29
Funeral of Mrs. clara A. Megerve.

The funeral of Mrs. Clara A. Meserve.
wife of Mr.. James w. Meserve of Bar
Mills, were held at her la to residence on
Wednesday afternoon at O'Clock. The
services were largely attended by host
of her relatives, friends and noighbors.
The services were conducted i'll an able
manner by the Rev. c. H. Gates pastor
of the South Congregational church,
Buxton.
A quartette composed of Mr.. Barnard
and Mr.. Baker, Miss Rice and Miss
Brown of Portland, furnished some very
beautiful selections. The bearers were
John b. Donovan Of AL fired, Mr.. E. II.
Cleayes of Westbrook, MIR. S. B. Shop
herd and Harry Tolman of Bar Mills.
The floral pieces sent by friends were
very beautiful and were as follows: Pill
low of roses and pinks. and lilies with
the ipti on "Our Loved Oue," from
the family of James ". Meserve, Fred
Meserve and John Ii. Meserye, a combi-
nation wreath and pillow from Mr.. Ed
ward Tomlinson of Portland beautiful
wreath of roses and pinks from United
States Marshal Donovan and wife of AL
fred; very elegant cross of roses, pinks
and lilies from Conductor f. H. Cleayes of
Westbrook crescent Of rosss and pinks,
from Golden Gross lodge, Bar Mills; 80
cut roses from Mrs F. G.. Bradbury Of
Saco; crescent of lilies and pinks from
Mr.. +. G. Bradbury of Saco; pillow Of
roses and pinks from W. A., F. e. and
s. B. Shepherd of Bar Mills; bouquets
of roses and lilies from Mrs. 3. T. Chad
bourne, Biddeford; banquet OF pinks,
Mrs. r. G. Harding of Gorham; bouquet
of pinks from Mr.. and Mrs A. E. An
drews of Sanford; 80 pinks from Miss c.
II. Meserve Of Bar Mills; bouquet from
Geo. L. Emery of Bar Mills; beside many
others from her many friends.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-29
Boys Clothing

For three days, Thursday, Friday and
Saturday we shall endeavor to make the
three largest days for the month of May
in this department.
That we may do this our entire stock
is placed on SALE WITHOUT PROFIT.
The following is a partial list of he
good things:
10 dozen Boys Blouses, ages to IA,
actually worth 25c, for this sale only 100
each.
5 dozen black sateen blouses, with
white stripes, regular price SOC, our
price CSC.
The Mothers friend Shirt Waist ao-
knowledged by mothers to be the best
waist made, 48c.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-29

A large limo Of children's wool suits
and wash suits in some of the choicest
styles you have seen this season.
1t Is quite saving OF time and plan
ming to get a little suit ready TO wear for
the hot weather or the cool wcatser.
LADIES WASH SUITS in the jacket
and skirt, also waist and skirt, linen,
muslin, cheviots, and fancy materials,
prices from So. 50 to 81 each
Cheaper than you could possibly get
them up for.
Ladies' 81 wrappers fo- 800.
Ladies' Precale Wrappers, muslin wrap.
pers in dainty designs Of materials, and
the styles are unusually pretty, plain,
ribbon trimmed and bra d trimmed
at special prices. I'VE mean
when we say special prices, prices
less than the regular prices, special prices
mean here a clipping off Of the profit.
And you will appreciate these offerings
when you see them.
We have probably the largest line IF
Sunshades and Parasols ever shown in
Portland. At our regular prices they are
cheap, but at our special three days
special days sales prices you will save
money by buying here.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-29
THE FREE BAPTIsTs
Close Their Conference at First Free
Baptist Church.

The Cumberland County Free Baptist
conference was resumed yesterday morn
ing at the First Free Baptist chulah
Rev. E. G. Harmon, the new moderator,
in the chair.
The business of the conference consisted
of the appointment of delegates to the
state and the various conferences. These
were chosen:
State-Rev. r. G. Harmon, A. e. Cox
Mr.. o. W. Fullam, Mrs. o. W. Fullam.
Mrs. d. A. Turkey, Mr.. E. A. Varney.
Parsonsfield-Rev. K. G. Harmon.
Otisfeld-Rev. W. z. Curtis.
Bridaton-Rsv. f. p. Wormwood.
York Rev. Q. w. Buker.
A general testimony meeting followed
the conference business and this was sue
ceeded by an excellent sermon by Rev. A.
P. Cox from Matthew ", 10. eye are
the Salt of the Earth.''
At the conclusion Of the sermon dinner
was served in the vestry of the church.
AT lS0 p. m. there was prayer meet
ing, followed by the concluding business
OF tne conference. Memorial resolutions
were presented for the late Deacon Rufus
Deoring, Rev. Mr.. Whitney and Deacon
Almon Libby who had died during the
year, and testimony given to their noble
and Christian character and work. Rev
Mr.. Cox Of Gray of South Gorham then
delivered the closing address of the con-
ference
The next conference will be held at
Windham Centre the last of August.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-29
ROCKLAND NEXT YEAR.
Hibernian Convention at Houlton Elects
Officers and Adjourns.

Houlton, May 2s.-There was grand
reception last evening at Music hall to
the delegates of the state convention, A..
o. II. extended to tholn by II oulton
division. Mem ers of the order were
present from Woodstock, N. B. Refresh
ments were served after the reception,
followed by dancing. The convention
met this morning at eight o'clock and
proceeded to the consideration of reports
ard transaction of regular business. The
election of officers resulted as follows:
State presi dent, James T. O'Neil, Port
land; secretary, G. II. Sullivan, Bangor;
treasurer. g.. A. Cummings. Most Of
the delegates returned home on the after
noon train 1t was nlost successful
convention. Rockland was selected as
the place of meeting next year.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-29
UNDER WEAR.

Avalanche of Ladies' underwear to be
sold at half the regular retail prices.
loo quality ladies' ribbed vests, no
sleeves, Sc each.
70 1-2o quality ladies' ribbed vests, no
sleeves, 6 1-4o.
Ladies' white jersey vests, V neck,
short sleeves, nicely trimmed, low neck
sleeveless, ia white; ecru low neck,
sleeveless; pink, blue and white, low
neck, sleeveless, nicely trimmed with
fancy crochet edge and tape, your choice
from these four lots. at IL 1-2c each.
Ladies' Jersey Isle vests, shaped, low
neck and short Sleeves, also sleeveless,
trimmed with silk crochet edge and silk
tape, soc garments. 25c each.
For SOC each balbrlggan and white jer-
sey vests, in Isle threads silk embroid-
cred neck and arm size with satin rib
bon run in, V heck, short sleeves and
sleeveless, 500 each.
Ladies' Lisle Vests, low neck, no sleeves,
pink, blue and white, made in Switzer-
land, SOC EACH
Ladies' black Isle vests, low neck,
sleeveless, riohelieu ribbed, made In
Switzerland, SOC each.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-29
Important to Owners and Trustees of Me +:
chant Vessels.
TO the Editor Of the Press:

10 the Editor of the Press:
Section 4G0S of the Revised Statutes of
the United States prohibits any seaman
in the merchant service from wearing
any sheath-knife on shipboard. The
officers of the United States Revenue
Marine are yigilant in calling the atten-
tion Of Collectors of Customs and prose
cutting officers to this law and in report
Ing violations of the same. will thank
you to publish the section of the law re-
ferred to as caution to the owners and
masters of all merchant vessels. The law
is as follows:
Section 4608. No seaman in the mer-
chant service shall wear any sheath knife
on shipboard. 1t shall be the duty of the
master of any vessel registered, enrolled
or licensed under the laws of tho United
States, and of the person entering into
contract for the employment of seaman
upon any such vessel, to inform every
person Offering to ship himself of the pro-
visions OF this section. and to require his
compliance Herewith, under penalty of
fifty dollars for each omission, to be sued
for and recovered in the name of the
United States under the direction of the
Secretary of the Treasury; one-balf for
the benefit OF the informer, and the other
half for the benefit of the fund for the
relief of sick and disabled soamen.
Yours respectfully,
J. W. DEERING,
Collector of the Port.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-29
Old Folks Concert

An exceedingly appreciative audience
greeted the Chestnut street choir in their
production of the Old Folks concert at
the West End NJ E. church last evening
EncomiuIn for any particular part of the
performance or performers is unnecessary,
the universal verdict was that it was all
good, the work of the artists rejecting
credit upon al the participants. The
pieces rendered were well selectsd and
given in manner that showed careful
preparation and much study A fter the
concert the singers were well enter tanned
by tho Ladies' Circle, who hud provided
refreshments for them. The general YER
dict of all was that the concert was au
exceptionally good one.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-29
Red Cross of Constantine.

At a meeting of Maine Conclave, No
/, Knights of the Red Gross Of Constan
tine held at Masonic hall last evening
the following officers were elected and
appointed:
Nj. P. Sovereign-Millard f. Hicks.
Viceroy-Charles 1. Riggs.
Senior General-Henry z. Merrill.
Junior General-Rev. Joseph B. Shep
herd
Treasurer-Marquis f. King.
ecretary-Samuel f. Bearce.
High Prelate-Rev. Dwight Galloupe.
Prefeot-Warren G. King.
Herald-Samuel S. Boyien.
Standard Bearer Geo. NJ. Stanwood.
Sentinel-Geo. II. owen.
Prior-Francis e. Chase.
Captain of Guard-Frank L. R. Gould
First Itieutenant-H Herbert W. Robin
son.
Verger-Joseph e. Henley.
Harbinger-Geo. ID. Loring.
Warder-Winslow e. Howell.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-29
Rockport Bark Ashore.

Rockport, Me-, May 2S.-A cablegran1
to S. r. and Il. L., Shepherd tonight
says the bark John Bailey, Captain f.
P. Shepherd, was ashore and abandoned
near Fansban on the coast of China. The
Bailey WAS bound from Singapore to
Hong Kong, probably lumber laden. Her
principal owner was Captain Shepherd.
The amount of insurance was no known.
The Bailey WAS $780, rs tons net, was
built at Milford, Delaware, in 1850, and
hailed from Philadelphia, Pa.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-29
GOOD ROADS BULLETIN.
Secretary McKeen Wants Opinions on
How to Improve Highways.

Secretary B. W. MoKean of the State
Board of Agriculture is sending out bull
Teton No. good roads number.
A request is made for tho cousidera-
ton, as fully as possible, of the question
of improving the country roads, matter
of immediate interest to the farmer and
producer, and one that is prominently be-
fore the people, doubtless to receive con-
sideration at the hands of the next legis.
lature.
hest ways of eleeting road officers !;
whether state supervision would be q
benefit; whether legislation is necessary,
and il SO, what it should be, whether the
roads and bridges on main travelled
thoroughfares between different towns,
should be huilt and maintained at the ex-
pense of town, county and state
1t is also asked that opinions be given
as to what course towns should adopt to
better the present condition of their
roads; how to improve and repair roads
on low ground, and stony grounds, and
also " whether or not relocation is not
called for in many places.
: The bulletin takes up the condition of
grass fields and of grains. Also as to
fruit trees bIossomed, and the proportion
of apple. plum, strawberry and other
fruits, and the kind of apples that have
blossomed the most fully. Returns are
asked for on the acreage planted with
potatoes, the cost of producing a ton of
hay in proportion with other crops, and
as an exclusive crop.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-29
NINETY YEARS OLD.
Interesting Letter From Isaac Mcclellan to
Mayor Baxter.

May 21st was the Goth birthday of Isaac
Mcclellan, now Of Long Island, N. Y,
but formerly of Portland, and well
known citizen for many years. At the
request of several of his friends here
Mayor Baxter sent him letter of con
graduation. Following is his reply. 1t
was written very legibly, much mora SO
than the average writing:
Greenpoint, Long Island, n. Y,
May 21st, '96.
My Dear Sir:-I return to you my most
sincere and grateful thanks for your
kind letter of the 18th, oongratulating
me on my Goth birthday. have ever
liked Portland extremely, net only as the
place Of my birth in 1876, but also be-
cause while going from Boston to Brun-
swick and returning eveI spent many
happy days in dear Portland. had
many friends there, such as the Morons.
Winslows, Lonqfellows, McLollaps,
Elders, knights, Chadwicks and others.
Very truly and gratefully yours.
ISAAC M'LELLAN.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-29
VIII = = Or.
LARRAbEE'S SPECIAL SALE
TO-DAY

Children's SOC quality tan hose for Csc.
On sale so dozen children's imperial
Isle hose, made in Germany, fast colors,
ingram royal stainless dye spliced knee,
heel and toe, white tips, $50 pair, 2
pairs for 75c.
Ladies' Royal Stainless hose, high
splioed heel, made in Germany, full, reg
ular, never has there been pair of these
hose sold in this country at regular prica
for less than &c., 10 1-2o.
Ladies' fancy drop stitch hose, seamless
boot patterns and fancy stripes, IL 12c.
Ladies' tan hose, real maoo yarn. white
sole and toes, made in Germany, full,
regular finished, 38c pair, 2 pairs for 75o.
Ladies' black Isle hose in narrow and
drop sJitch. extra spliced hsel and toe,
royal stainless dye made in Germany,
$50 pair, pairs for 75c.
Ladies' black isle hose, richelieu
ribbed, Hermsdorf dye, white tips, double
heel and solos, $50, pair,i 2 pairs for Toe.
Mems fast black hose, Hermsdorf dye,
mock seam, Sc pair, 3 pairs for 25c.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-29
DEATHS.

IN inns city, May %, Francis Keyes Swan,
aged 70 years months.
ms late residence.
min +. Turkey.
g. funeral on Saturday afternoon at O'Clock.
run nef late residence, 81 Pearl street.
WI! IN Pleasantdale, May 81. Rachael M, wife
WIN. A. Goodwin, aged 70 years 10 months
Funeral Friday afternoon at O'Clock, from
n ne late residence, Evans street. Burial at
East Denmark.
In Yarmouth, May 27. Mary E. Walker. wife
q John Walker and daughter of Mary G. and
inc late William Goodng Jr. aged As years 8
months and 81 days.
Funeral on Sunday afternoon t23o O'Clock,
at No. A Pleasant street.
In Eliot. May 81. Mrs. Lydia w. Moulton
formerly of Scarboro, aged rs years.
IN Turner. May 18. Mrs. Mary Walker widow
OF the late William Dodge, aged SO years and
~ months,-formerly of South Windham.
In Wareham, Mass, May 81, Martin W., son
months.
burial at Calvary Cemetery.1
Ihe funeral of the late Mrs Mary E. Hawkes.
win take place on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'cllz,
rom her late residence, No. 371 Cumberland
street.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-29
Miscellaneous Concert.

The Haydn association will give the
closing concert of tho season at Kotzsch-
mar hall next Wednesday evening. In
addition to several fine selections by the
chorus. there are to be unusual attrac-
Cambridge, a soprano, who for five years
has studied in New York and Paris with
Garcia and Madam La Graage, has been
engaged. Miss Driver is to make her
debut in grand opera next fall. Miss
Thompson of Worcester and Miss Edna
Wehb of this city are also to appear.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-29
SOUTH PORTLAND.

Ground has been broken for the now
Bethany Congregational church on Ran
dali street. Ross Bros. have the contract
for putting in the foundation. The con-
tract for the carpenter work has not yet
been awarded.
Mr.. Herbert Brooks of Dexter, has en-
tered the employ of Geo. w. Doughty,
the contra ctor and uilder.
Fred A. Dyer has sold his stock of
goods in his store on the corner of Sawyer
and High streets to Miss Hickett of Dyer
street.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-29
Boys Wash Suits

Cur line is large and we have the best
that can be bought including the famous
Facility Suits.
1t is the cheapest as no underwa1sts or
shirt waists are required.
Handsome stylish and perfect in fit,
prices range from $50 to $780,
b Boys All Wool Suits, double breasted,
ages to IA years. actually worth 50,
orr price sl.9S
Boys Eli Wool Suits, cheviot, sizes 7
to 10 years, pants with double seat and
knees, only So. 80, worth IS.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-29

MARRIAGES.

III ia Fryeburg, May 81. by Rev. B. N. Stone,
Of seHal Booth and Miss Grace L. Hutchins both
M IN China. May 90 Charles E. Bailey and Miss
.o IN North Waterford, May II, Frank B. Wat
sun IN a nn Miss Eugenia A. Gray both of Lowell
den en- and Miss Lois A. feathers --'-''- - -'''''
rid MADISON, May rs, Perley +. Withee of Nor
TX M MocR and Miss Stella B. Ames Of Madison.
villa Doye u, May %. Harry feathers of Sanger
Fiilo ana MISS Sadie f. Fox Of Dover.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-29
Peaks Island.

Mrs. Sarah Torrington has sold piece
of land on the shore opposite Cushing's
Island, to Henry Hadlock of Chicago,
who will build a cottage on it this season.
Nh. Lucien Snow is building a cottage
on the WEIGH land, between the Kimball
and johnson cottages.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-29
Grand Trunk Notes

Sir Charles Rivers Wilson and General
Manager Hays, left Montreal Wednesday
for tour of inspection along the western
division Of the line.
There was very heavy rain along the
line of the Grand Trunk, especially
through the mountains yesterday and
last night.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-29
Maine Historical Society.

The executive committee of the Maine
Historical society met in the Mayors
Office yesterday afternoon to make ar
engagements for the annual meeting to be
held at Brunswick on June Gath. Moth
ing of a public nature was transacted.