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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-29
ma the EdItor of the plspatch:

have in my possession Testament
that l took from a Confederate soldiers
knapsack at Bermuda Front, Va. on May
c, 1864, and his name is In II, Edward n.
Jeannerett, Company I. REIMBURSEMENT
South Carolina Volunteers"
wish 10 return 1t to him. OF some
representative OF him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-29
A Mental Test.


(lNlNaxO IsNNV1"V .-letI
.Now, Hopkins. tell the class ~ Wal -
when a hand-organ Is mentlonsd -.
first OF the instrument or OF INC ..,'ic,sa
.sWhen hand-organ - n's'''''
think Of the monkey. -----------
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-29
Pas Definition.

Tommy: What is "alacrity," PAT
Pa: Alacrity, my son, Is something
with which aforetime people paid debts,
but IL is out Of date, now.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-29
rT,ynAv MARCH %, 1896.

THIS PAPER RECEIVES THE o .-.1i
.PINED ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS sEA-
VICE OF THE SOUTHERN AssoCI l.1-
TED PRESS AND THE uNllhD
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-29

Passing strange-society rivals who
meet on the street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-29
d. III. STAFFORD.
jamestown. n. Y.

The Testament might be deposited in
the Museum OF the Confederate Memorial
Literary Society, OF this city. subject TO
he call OF some member OF the soldiers
family, or to remain. as might be elected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-29

Judge: This crime of intoxication must
cease. Tho Court has been merciful too
ians: society. morals. and public safety
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-29

1t sounds strange. but it IS a fact, that
New York is anticipating q dry time
under its Raines law.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-29

The hands OF e clock are emblems OF
punctuality-they are always on time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-29

Money talks, but not loud enough
nowadays for the average creditor.
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UPTOWN OFFICE. 4sa EAST BhoAO
STREET. p.pK-PLACE
p1,spNACY Relvidere ana Main si It|I
MANCHESTER OFFICE, l@OS 49,
STREET. -
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II you have any spare time, fattsn It
with generous deeds.
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All letters and telegrams n 11,unsllsp 90
dressed to THE DISPATCH I'm So ,,e,, Ia re-
rejected communications VIII NOT Nc
turned
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-06
WESTBROOK.

Collector Winslow of this city, makes
an excellent showing on theEcollectionFo
taxes for the past year. The total COM
mitment was SIS. 900, and of th is amount
he has collected and paid to the treasurer
$5S, 500; leaving smaller uncollected bal
ance than any previous collector has done
for number of years.
The Portland and Rochester railroad
are rebuilding their bridge across the
Presumpscot river on their siding which
runs to the yards of the Westbrook Man
ufacturing company.
The inaugural ceremonies of the mayor
and aldermen will occur at the council
chamber Monday forenoon, March 10th.
Thursday evening the degree team of
Minnehaha Council, No. 6, D. of p, Wis
tied Minneola Council No. s, at Knight
vile, and worked the degree. Quite a
party from Minnehaha Council went with
them.
Mr.. E. j. Poisson is circulating sub
scription paper among the citizens of the
West End for the benefit Of Mr.. J B.
Lamontague, who lost his store, and stock
by the recent freshet. This store was
worth about $1,000 and the stock nearly
$4,000. The loss was nearly total
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-06
OBITUARY..



News of the death of Mrs. Marion E.,
wife of Fred E. Dockerty, and only
daughter of j. Edward and Helen NJ.
Pickett, which occurred on Wednesday,
came like thunderbolt from clear
sky. Her many friends were saddened
last week when they learned that her
baby boy born on Tuesday was laid at
rest the following day. They little
thought then that in one week the moth
er would follow her angel babe. Sur
rounded by devoted husband and low
ing family she passed quietly away. fully
realizing her condition and without a
murmur awaiting the end.
The death of Mrs. Dockerty has again
cast a gloom over our quiet neighbor-
hood, where the dread messenger has in
yaded many of our homes during oom-
paratively short time, and heartfelt SYM
pathy is extended to the affectionate
husband and family.
Her funeral will take place this after.
noon from her late residence. 232 High
street, at 2.15 O'clock.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-06
MAINE UNDERWRITERS AssoclA
TON
Adopt Resolutions on the Death of "
Richard Foss.

At regular meeting Of the Maine I'm
dewriters' Association, Wednesday, the
following resolutions on the death OF v.
Richard Foss were adopted and then the
meeting adjourned without doing any
business, out of respect to the deceased
Resolved, That while we bow in meek
submission to the will of him who gave
and who hath taken away, we feel that
by the death of Mr.. Foss we are bereft
of personal friend, whose genial and
social qualities endeared him to host
of friends and made him respected by all
whose business or social relations brought
them In contact with him.
Resolved, That our city has lost a
most valued citizen, and that the various
the Church of which our friend was an
honora BILE, useful, and valuable member
have all met with an almost irreparable
loss.
Resolved, That the sMaine Under
writer's Association with which the
departed has been for u long time identi-
fed, keenly feel this dispensation of Di-
vino Providence and are individually
bowed down as under personal bereave-
meDt.
Resolved. That we tender to his be-
reaved family our heartfelt sympathy in
this their great affection and commend
them prayerfully to the mercy of him
who was his Guiding Star" in life and
who is father to the fatherless and the
widows unfailing friend.
Dear children do not look down into
the dark and silent grave for father. He
is not there; look upward into : that
bright Celestial Home above. He who
loved you in life and who loves you still
is thele. Learn to live like him, so that
when death issues the summons you will
be prepared to go as was your beloved
father.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolu-
lions be sent to the sorrow stricken
family and that the same be spread upon
the records of the "Maine Underwriters
Association and that copy be fur
nished to the daily papers for publication.
J. B. Brackett,
j. w. Fitzpatrick,
W. II. Anderson,
Frederic Brunei,
I. A. Hayes,
: Committee"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-06
STATE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
Will Hold Meeting at Augusta, Marcel
12th-The Programme.

The Maine Library Association will
hold meeting in Augusta, Thursday,
March 18th. 1t is desirable that all IL
brarians should attend this meeting and
a cordial invitation to be present is also
extended to the trustees of libraries and
to every person who is interested in the
establishment of free public libraries in
the State of Maine.
The programme IS as follows:
MORNING SESSION.
II. co. There will be meeting ct the
State Library to perfect the organization
of the Maine Library Association, and
elect officers.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
2.00.-The afternoon session will be
held in the Senate Chamber for the dis.
cussion of the following subjects 3
Organization and Management of Pub
lie Libraries--Discussion opened by Miss
Il. @. Fernald, Librarian State College
Library.
Selection of Books for Free Public Lii
6rarles-Disouss1on opened by Prof. u.
=. Little, Librarian Bowdoln College LII
brary.
Necessity of Public Libraries in ouI
Country Towns-Discussion opened by
Rev. W. W. Ranney, Philips Free Pub
lie Library.
Value and Use of Reference Books
Discussion opened by Prof. e. W. Hall,
Librarian Colby College Library.
Discussion on each subject is limited
to 20 minutes.
The members OF the association and
guests will then visit the State Library
and Lithgow Public Library.
EVENING SESSION.
730-Lecture and Social gathering al
such place as shall be designate at the
afternoon session.
Light refreshments will be served.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-06
Death of Mrs. j. Y, Stanton.

Mrs. Harriet G. W. Stanton, wife of
Prot. Jonathan Y. Stanton OF Bates col
lege, died at her home on Main street
Wednesday morning. Mrs. Stanton had
been in feeble health for some time, but
her death was very sudden.
She was born In 1881 in Poland. She
was the daughter Of Jabez G. Woodman,
a prominent Portland lawyer. and the
Oldest of nine children, of whom five
survive her. Her girlhood until her 18th
year was spent in Minot, when she went
to Portland.
to tea ching part of the time in the
Portland High school. In this work no
one could be more painstaking, more
accurate, more thorough. TIL csc were
characteristics of all she undertook. Her
last work in teaching was done as precep-
tress of Ma inc State seminary, and when
that wa given up, at Waterville, where
she was associated for year with the
late Prof. q Hanson. While she
was at the Maine State seminary
the acquaintance began that eliminated
in her marriage, in the summer of 1866,
to Professor J. Y. Stanton of Bates col
lege Since that time her life with the
exception of year in Europe, has been
spent in Lewiston.
Mrs. Stanton was woman whom
none knew but to respect and love. 10
her husband she was in every sense OF the
word helpmeet. To those with whom
she associated she was ever sincere
friend. The students OF Bates college
found In her until failing health COM
PEELED her to withdraw entirely from
social life, one deeply interested in their
welfare and solicitous for their prospect
ty. The news of her death will be re-
ceiyed with sadness by many of the
alumni of the college who knew and hon
ored her during their college course.
The sincere sympathy of the entire COM
,nunity will be extended to Prof. Stan
ton in mis- bereavement.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-06

Society; large bunch yellow roses from
Maine Commercial Travellers Associ-
alton; roses from First Baptist Sunday
school, large bunch of roses from Equita-
BILE Life Insurance Association large pill
low with G. E. In flowers from First
Baptist Christian Endeavor Society; harp
with broken string from Maine Chris
tian Endeavor; bunch of Gala lilies from
ME-. Fred Brunei; bunch of flowers from
j. N. Minott. Twelve palms were ar
| ranged around the platform and his pew
was draped III snilax and roses.
The pail bearers were these:
| First Baptist church-Deacons d. K.
Cook and Frederick Brunei
FirsJ Baptist Christian Endeavor-H.
j. Stack.
Johnson.
Life Underwriters Association-D. G.
Hall of the Penn Mutual.
These were the ushers:
Albert e. Neal, William G. Nelson, L.
S. Dinsmore, A. Percy Clark and j. G.
Hitler,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-06

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy gives
the best satisfaction of any cough me di-
cine handle and as a seller leads all
other preparations in this market. l
recommend it because it is the best medi-
cine l ever handled for coughs, colds and
Group. A. W Baldridge, Millersville,
Ill. For sale by Landers & Babb idge,
Druggists; and G. B. Woodman, West
brook
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-06
Wood of the Warren Paper Mill.

The Warren Paper Mill people at Cum
berland Mills are endeavoring to reco-
as much as possible of their wood IT,.
was carried away by the freshet, ant
have advertised that they will pay SO pei
cord for same. Their a advertisement ap
pears elsewhere in this paper.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-06

Thousands sink into early grave for
want of bottle of DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup. This great remedy would have
saved them.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-06

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure, sc.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-06

FOODS PILLS cure Liver LIS,
RiIiou1ness. Indigestion, Headache.
\ pleasant laxative. All DRUGGISTS.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-07-17
He Got Mixed.

"Unc' Toby" a man for whom Bart
lett'screek has asmore'attractions than the
hot and grassy cotton field, not long ago
took day off" in pursuit of his favor
ite amusement. He baited his hook,
and long and patiently sat upon the
bank of the stream, vainly waiting for
bite. At last, under the combined in
huence of the warmth of the day and
the sluggish movement OF the stream,
Unc' Toby fell asleep. Eternal vigi-
lance is the price of trout, and while
our weary angler slept an enormous
fish took the bait and pulled him in the
creek. Of course this awakened the
old man, and he was overheard to in
quire, as he foundered about in the
water: For de Lords sake, Toby, am
dis niggah a-fshin', or am dis fish
a-niggerin'?"-Youth's Companion.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-07-17

familias came in, though all the family
had all retired, locked the door and care
fully put on the burglar alarm.
At length the young man found he
must go, but alas! he hadn't found the
necessary courage to propose. The
young lady accompanied him to the
hall. Standing with his back to the
outer door he put the question and. to
his unutterable joy, she whispered
consent. Stretching out his arms to
clasp her to- his heart he accidentally
struck the burglar alarm, and it went
off seemingly with hammer and tongs.
Immediately the father appeared at the
head of the stairs, candle in one hand,
a revolver in the other hand, which he
pointed directly at the young mans
head. The little general said, in tell
ing the story: 81 thought. had l come
through the civil war alive to be shot
in hallway at midnight as burglarP
My knees smote together, but / re-
covered myself enough to say: Don't
shoot, it is T." His father-to-be recog-
nized his voice and lowered the revolver.
Years after they had many a hearty
laugh over the midnight tableau.-N.
Y. Telegram.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-07-17

"All l can say is, it's deuce OF a
bore!" exclaimed Philip Blount,a smart,
good-looking lawyer, who was on very
good terms with himself, whose age
might be six or seven and twenty, to
his particular chum, Tom Marling, a
stout, rubicund, horsey stock broker,
perhaps a few years older.
''Well, it is rather hard lines" re-
turned Marling, sympathetically.
eff they had given me timely notice,
might have managed to get down to
the Grange, but such an abrupt invite
looks as if Gwen Eastwood did not
want me down there"
This dialogue was going on in the
private Office of MIR. Marling, where the
two men were discussing a light
luncheon of oysters and stout, having
a little time to spare at the general re-
freshment hour.
Blount was yet only a clerk in the
old established firm of Ardel & Son;
but that firm was now reduced to the
surviving son, who was Blount's ma
ternal uncle, and a childless widower.
Marling was very we'll off bachelor,
much given to the good things OF this
life and Blount's special friend.
down there" indicated picturesque
old place called Varley Grange, near
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-07-17

dine with my uncle in case he feels
lonely. He was not at the Office to-day,
and I'm not supposed to know that his
darling will return to cheer him."
Prudent young chap, you are! Go
on and prosper, Blount, my boy"
The aspiring young lawyer carried
out his intention and presented him
self to his uncle few minutes before
seven in accurate evening dress, a
dainty flower in his buttonhole and a
smile upon his lips. Altogether a
handsome, gentleman-lil1e looking
young fellow, and steady, decidedly
steady, thought Mr.. Ardell, who was
spelling over an evening paper
somewhat disconsolately in his big
and bounteously ornamented drawing
room.
Mr.. Ardell was a well-preserved man
of perhaps sixty-five-very precise and
a little exacting, with severe notions
as regarded conduct, principle, in
tegrity and such like old-fashioned
laws of life.
''Ah. Philip! This is an unexpected
pleasure. Glad to see you"
Thank you, sir. Thought you might
like my company, as probably Gwen
may not return-and-"
"Or possibly that you might find her
here? Eh, Philip? Very natural, my
dear boy. Very natural Still your i'm
pulse is somewhat prophetic.
Mr.. Ardell stretched out his hand for
a yellow envelope which lay on small
table beside him. Il fully expected
Gwendoline to luncheon, and not feel
ing quite the thing, little liverish in
fact, l had ordered James to meet the
1890 train from R to look after her
luggage and find her a cab, when,
about HAS, received this" handing
a telegram to Blount, who read: ''Shan
be home tonight. G. D."
''That means by the last train, sup
pose," said Blount.
mo doubt Very thoughtful Of her,
knowing she was expected and that !
should send to meet every train till she
arrived She sends this to keep my
mind at rest"
when is the last train due?"
"About 10:20," returned Mr.. Arden
''Then 1 shall go and meet her and
bring her back. I need not leave you
till $50. A hanson will rattle across
the park to the Great Western in TWEEN
ty minutes"
"Yes, do, Philip. Gwendoline will be
glad to see you. There is Bradshaw
in the dining-room. Well make note
of the time"
DINNER is on the table," said James,
the solemn man out of livery, who ruled
the lower regions.
Philip Blount followed Mr.. Ardel
down stairs contentedly enough,
though, being somewhat given to sus-
picion and self-tormenting, he debated
that telegram in his own mind. Why
did she not say 'shall return by such
or such a train?" Why did she leave
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-07-17

Ardell, thoroughly infected by his
nephew's fears, was pacing to and fro.
Not comel" cried the old man
sghast. "Why, what-what can be the
meaning of this-this extraordinary
disappearance Something unexpected
has occurred. She has missed her
train. She has been over-persuaded to
stay the night-many things might
have happened, but your-your un-
warrantable surmise is-too-too pre-
posterous. If Gwen were guilty of de-
ceiving me, I'd-I'd-renounce her for
ever"
''You must not be too hard. If we
can only prevent scandal should
still be ready to carry out your wishes
L"
''Wbat is to be done next, Philip
resumed his uncle as if he had not
heard him.
''I'm sure hardly know, sir. Shall
call at Everard's club tomorrow and
ascertain if possible when he returnsi
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-07-17

/ tory at Lady DaIrymple's ball, when
went to claim my waltz, he said, as she
took my arm: You must be sure to
write at once, remember In dicta-
torial tone, as if she were his wife, by
Jove!"
Marling laughed. "Well, know he
isn't one of the Grange party"
"How?" calculated Blount.
Instead of replying, Marling rum
mayed among some papers which lay
in a square wicker receptacle on his
knee-hole table, and tossed over note
to his guest. 1t was dated the previous
Saturday from the East India Club, "
and ran thus:
DEAR MARLIEG: am not going down to
the Grange, neverth eless, I cannot keep my
appointment on Monday. l have other and
better fish to fry, and am obliged to run over
to the continent on Monday night. Shall write
when know time Of my return. Yours truly,
HUGH EvERARD."
"Ah, then he could not have gone to
Mrs. Morton's," said Blount, with a
sigh of relief. 81 can't think how
Gwen puts up with his overbearing
swagger."
'Come now, Blount, he doesn't swag-
ger"
81 suppose Gwen will be home to
dinner at seven. think I'll go and
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-07-17

Maidenhead, at present tenanted by a
charming widow, whose charms were
enhanced by the possession of an in
come which enabled her to rent such a
residence. Here she gave delightful
Friday to Monday" parties, invita-
tions to which people fshed for eagerly.
Gwendoline Eastwood was the
daughter of Mr.. Ardell's deceased
wife's sister, his ward, and the mistress
of his house. Blount rather imagined
his uncle wished to make a match be-
tween his nephew and niece, and was
quite sure of his own wishes on the
subject; for Gwen Eastwood was a
bright, attractive brunette, with big,
brown eyes that could say great deal
and he paid assiduous court to the
young lady.
'Were yOu asked?" continued Blount.
Lord, no! I'm not at all up to the
mark of Mrs. Cholmondely Morton's
parties, not elegant enough by long
chalks."
Better ask you than that beast Ev-
erard. hate the fellow"
''Blount, you're fo2l"
"No more than my neighbors."
Rather less, in a general way; but
you are a fool about that cousin of
yours"
''She isn't a cousin; she is no relation
at ALL
well, whether she is or not, you'll
lose1your game if you lose your bal
seen, am Inclined to think you stand
very well with her, and Everard is
much too grim and sour and black
browed to be a dangerous rival. Be
sides, that Indian forestry appointment
of his is no great thing. And then
Miss Dashwood is not the girl to think
OF man who is obliged to live in the
wilds."
I'm not so sure, Marling. Everard
has an Internal cool air of command
and superiority that imposes on women,
and Gwen has a dash of romance in her.
/ fancy she thinks or suspects that
am what she would call Iow-minded'
because I have the sense to have an eye
to the main chance; but fatter my
self I've been making way with her
lately. There's nothing goes down
with that sort of girl like an air of
being hopelessly gone upon her, and, in
fact, am-rather! It's such uncommon
luck to have a fancy for the right
young woman"
SIS she the right one?'
'She is. You see my uncle is deuced
fond of her, and pretty sure to leave
her the bigger half of his worldly
goods, though he likes me, but if we
marry, well have the whole"
Admirable reasoning! But if you
are making way, you may snap your
fingers at Everard."
81 don't know. got away early last
week and found him at tea with Gwen.
tete-a-tete and after sitting out
with him for an hour IN the eonserva-
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-07-17
1.-THE ENDl
One Use for Wealth.

Lord Aberdeen is reported as telling
the following story of himself: He left
London at midnight in sleeping car
for the north. In the morning when
he was awakened he saw stranger
opposite him.
Excuse me-" said the stranger; ''may
l ask if you are rich?"
Somewhat surprised, his lordship re-
piled that he was tolerably well to do.
May ask" continued the stranger,
show rich you are?"
well, if it will do you any good to
know" was the reply, II suppose l
have several hundred thousand
pounds"
WELL" went on the stranger, ''if /
were as rich as you, and snored as loud
ly as you, should take whole car so
as not to interrupt the sleep of others" ="
Youths Companion.