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Allen a. M. L. Literary opened on
Sunday, May Sd, 1896. Responsive
reading by Mr.. Thomas scribner;
prayer by pastor, Rev. ]. B. Warmers
singing by association. opening ad-
dress by Rev. J. B. Warner, subject,
go forward" remarks by Air. Thos.
Scribner; essay by Miss Butler, sub
iect, True wisdom; solo by Miss M
johnson, "Home of the Soul; address
by Mr.. a. Taylor, the blind man. sub
iect, "Advice to the young; solo by
Mr. Harry Roberts; solo by Miss Hat
tie Williams, "Come We that love the
Lord; solo by Miss Dr. Ridgley,
''Nearer my God to Thee; select
reading by Miss Martha Finder, sub
ject, 'sThe Bible; Scripture readin6
by Mrs. II. Wells, Jesus turned II 8
water into wine''; closing selection by
the association.
The Afro-American., 1896-05-09
SATURDAY, MAY \, l896

W. haye received A copy of A
book containing The addresses and
proceedings of the Congress on
Africa held during the Atlanta
Exposition. The book is well-
printed, nicely bound and giveS
valuable information PA Africa
The work il published for the ben-
eft of Cannon Theological Sem
inary, andis edited by Prof. n. W
Z. Bowen, Ph. D. I'D.
The Afro-American., 1896-05-09

The Republican aspirants for
president ARE All good men. The
leading candidates have Served
their states ana the general gov-
ernment creditably to themselves
and tile people who h5nored them.
They are The Very best types of
American politicians and it IL very
gratifying to all classes of citizens
chat shon]dtne country go Republi-
can Pext fall the chief executive of
tile nation altar the 4th of March,
1897, will bc man of honor and
one tn whom all classes of citizens
can look for the protection guar
antecd to them by the Federal con-
stitution. tit il also " source of
pleasure To close Afro-American
observers to know that tile prin-
ciple of equality of citizenship IL
\ permeating the whole country and
that the signs of the times indicate
that the day is not fat off when
Southern prejudice against Afro-
americans will have tn give place
To lie equality of citizenship senti-
nlent which fedonfnates la tile
Eastern and Western states. Let
ns neither dispar nor be too conf
dent anf Iet us put forth all our
energies aud pan wisely so as to
meet every emergency ana secure
To our people the blessings of liie,
liberty and prosperity Much de-
pends upon the Afro American
delegates To the National Republi-
can Convention. They wiIl be
f.,aaeat I'LL the Great BODY
The Afro-American., 1896-05-09
ROYAL BLUE LINE
For New York and Philadelphia.


All trains Illuminated with Plntseh
light. Es+
week-davs, 7.50, $50, 1O.50 dining carr
a. m.. 1850, $50, 600, llln1nig carl
900 Z. m, G.I5 night, sleeping o eaf
attached, open for passengers IVY K
n.y., Sundays, (8.10, Dining 1arl,
20 so Dining carr, a. NJ, { 45' ~ Dining
cary, 8. .5O,(6.O 90, Dining carr, 900 p. IN.
1,l5 night, sleeping-car attached, OPP
en- for passengers 1000 p. III,
For Atlantic City, 1880 a. M, 1880
Sundays, 1.45 p. Id.
For Cape May, weekdays, 12.5O p
For Philadelphia, Newark, Will
miugton and Chester, week days, 1'o0
s so, (10.50, stopping at Wilmington
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06 90 Dining Carr, 900 q. m., 10 night.
SUNDAYS, q. 10 Dining Carr, (9.50 Dln-
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For all stations on Philadelphia
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SIS o. IN. Sundays, 9.2O a. H., DO
Ex. Sunday. s Sunday only.
%Daily. < Express Train.
Baggage called for and checked t1.'l
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The Afro-American., 1896-05-09

At hast our public school author
titles In this city haze realized that
our grammar ana high school, can
be improved and have divorced the
hkoh -~l-v--.I X yra-,- w rs. gl-
lYing to few Afro-Americans
who have contended that our high
school should be equal III every
particular To the white high school.
The previous relation of the schools
has been 4 disadvantage To The pu-
pills and teachers and an eye-sore
to all Afro-Americans who know
anything about the requisites FIJI "
high school. Now that the im-
proyements have begun WE hope
our people will continue to impor-
time the commissioners until every
thing about our high school will
be equal to the white ligh school
and until the school is under the
management of colored teachers.
Ihe combination of The fifth ana
sixth grades with tile primary
schools il another new system very
favorably commented upon by
Afro Americans who are interest
ed in public education.
The Afro-American., 1896-05-09
Baltimore & Annapolis Short Line.

The shortest, quickest and cheap
est route to Annapolis. $1.25 for
round trip. Trains leave Camden
Station for Annapolis and Way Sta
tions, week days, 715, $50 q. M, Ito,
$40 p. IN. On Sundays, $50 a. M,
450 D. I'D. Leave Annapolis. week
days, 645, 8.55 a. m, 1900 M, 800 p.
IN. On Sundays, 8.55 q. M, 4.30 p. III.
G.. A. COOMBs,
(ien'l Manager
The Afro-American., 1896-05-09
(.nr editorial I'LL last WEEKS

Onr editorial III last weeks' is-
sne on the value of Afro- American
literature ana thc duty of the race
toaRpport their own editors and
IN 4-makers added dollars to our
receipts. For such Practi-
endorsement we extend our
yYShearty thanks AHA AK those
who- -Alaxe responded to commHni-
catc tile incentive that moyed thcm
III act tn the multitudes who are
zet Hind tn the fact that their owr
.lace organs ere indispensable fol
their survival and prosperity.
The Afro-American., 1896-05-09
il Eneet Apr s'sn'
Camden Station.
F0r gnYeago and NorthWests VesVIUtIe
mited Express, daily, 1880 q. Il, Express

Far s9FFlSago and Northwest, Vestlbuie
mited Express, daily, 1890 q. In-s Express
00p, m. ,.;s,-illa
Vestibl lIe limited express daily 2.40 P. m',
II For Pittsburg r and Cleveland, 1880 z. n.
For Washington weekdays, 800 ~. II,
6.25. 6.35, x7. 90, x800, S35, x930 KY 9o 4, n,.
12 noon, a minutesl 1910, xla.3o, NJ. ~,
x6. 90 els, x7O0, x730, x7.4S 9l3, Xs.9g'
xI1,05. t.30 D m. Sunday, N6.2 ID, 6.3o, o.o9,
"a 20 x1030 a. m. (l2 noon, 20 mlnntes1,
/ az. x9. 40 Gas, 45 minutesl, s. 10, 6.ls, x10o
x7. so, 9.15, x939, xlt.05, 1l.3O p m
For Annapolis, 7.20, 8.s5 q. M, 1910
Land Atop IN. On Sunday, $40 q. ID
For Frederick, 400, $40 a. M, go
40 and s. rs b. IN. On Sunday, 9.3o
4. IN. and 5.25 D. III.
1 FOR Luray, Roanoke and all points q
/ III fhe South. via N. Il W. Il. h., 59
=. III. daily. Through eleeping-cars 10
H Roanoke, Chattanooga and New Ut
leans. from Washington.
II For Luray, 2 40 p. m. daily.
II For Lexington and points IN the ir.
ginia Valley. t4.00. t1O.30 q. IN. For
Winchester, t4.20 P. Nj. Mixed trains
for Harrisonburg, 81 90 II
/ For Hagerstown, f4.00, 1910, tlO'oo
q F'or II, Mount Airy and Way Stations;
*4.0 90, 1910, s9,35 q. IN. fl.2O, lf4,aSU ~
stops at principal stations only, *5.so
: For So1 Eiiicott City, *4.OO, 400, 1910,
So IS, d. NJ. +l.2o, 1880, t4.2o, . 25'
iSoI For Curtis Ray, weekdays, 6.28 a..
M. Leave, Curtis Bay, weekdays
Trains arrive from Chicago and the
Northwest, daily, 100 and G.05 P. ".
Fron Pittsburg and Cleveland, 7.55
a. m, s 05 p. III. From Cincinnati'
St. Louis and the West, 7.55 a. Id ,
/. .35 p. ID. daily
The Afro-American., 1896-05-09
NOTICE..

There will be Sacred Concert
given by the surviving members Of
Orchard st. NJ. E. Church Choir on
Wednesday evening, May 18Th, 1896
in Metropolitan Sunday School
room. Doors open at 8 o'clock.
Admission, Is cents.
Henry P. Ringgold ana Samuel Ed.
wards, Leaders.
Rev. w. P. RYDER,
Pastor.
The Afro-American., 1896-05-09
Miss MARGARET BLACK,
Care of The Afro-American,
1916 N. FREMONT AVE.

This column has it's limits as well
as its purposes. The editor ahows ,S,.l Us
only a short space and belnS "?lleli'
of course we must bow TO the lheY
table. So dear friends write 10 U.S.
write often and make your cothlhuA-
ication short and to the point
The Afro-American., 1896-05-09
Donkey Party.

a donkey party was given by Miss
Diggs Of West Biddie ST. on IhurS4aS , 5t :, ), !
evening, April 80. Among the no'eG -
guests we're: Mrs. Sarah jackson OF
Washington, Miss Lizzie Johnson OF
Phila., Miss Mary Stevenson OF New
York and Miss Grace Boone OF BaItl-
more. A very enjoyable evening was
passed.
The Afro-American., 1896-05-09
Religious Notices.

Enon Baptist Church, Park ave
Services Sunday, May 8: PREACHING
at ii a. IN. by Rev, J. J. jones, sub
iect, "a Christians Confidence IN
Cod Psalm xxxvii., 81. Preaching
at s pm. to the Y. W. G. A. OF 415 W.
Biddle st by the pastor. Sunday
School at 8 a. IN. and 2 p. m; \,
P. G. U. at 5 p. III. Rev. Jones Wat
kins, pastor.
The Afro-American., 1896-05-09
Sick List Of the Order Of EsdPas.

The members are requested to ct
tend.
GARRETT Bowen, 582 St. Mary st.
Sophia Badly, 691 w Mulberry ~,
Thos. Kasey, 846 S. Sharp st
Ida Williams, 1922 Lemon st.
Kate Freeman, 917 ellen pl.
Emma Carroll, sos st. Paul ST.
Kate Smith. 1135 Kirk st.
Emily A. Mills, Middle River, Nd
Richard Bromley, 500 McDonough
st.
Henry ent, 729 Bradley st.
Elizabeth Lawson. 1926 Stockton ST.
The Afro-American., 1896-05-09
SPECIAL NOTICE.

The Annual Meeting of the Stock
holders of the North Western Family
Supply Company will be held ut st.
Samaritan Temple, on Thursday,
MAY 28<t, 1896, at p. III. The object
of the meeting is tile election of Off
GERS. All stockholders are invited.
ARTHUR EVANS, Secretary.
a25 st WIN. II. DAILY, President.
The Afro-American., 1896-05-09
Special Notices.

The Young Women's ChIistien As
sociation, Ais w. Biddle street, viii
bold May Carnival, May 11-12. 13- | 1
18th. A programme for each evening.
Admission 10 cents, children 5. N iss
jamie Moody, chairman. Miss Min
ME V. Turner, secretary. Season
tickets 2J cents.
The Afro-American., 1896-05-09
Metropolitan Literary.

IA very excellent programme was
rendered at Metropolitan Literary on
Sunday. Among those who partici-
pated were Heber Wharton, sub
iect, Fabric of Society; Thomas II.
Watkins, subject, "rhe Origin of the
Professions.
The Afro-American., 1896-05-09
Omaha Assembly No. !.

Tne Omaha Assembly No. /, which
has recently removed to its new quar-
ters at 518 s. Eutaw street, has fitted
up its reading room aud reception
room, also the parlor, dining room
ana kitchen. Mr.. Williams, Jr., is
president.
The Afro-American., 1896-05-09

Shiloh A. M. E. Church, WaverIy,
Preaching at ii a. III. by rastor; at
3 D, IN, Share st. Church Literary;
at s u. IN, Sacrament of the Lord s
All are invited. g. W. Bro
die, pastor
The Afro-American., 1896-05-09

Wayman Memorial A. M. E. church,
corner Tessier and Orchard street, IL
a. m, 8 p. III. and s p. IN, after when
Communion. Sunday school 3.5O p
IN. Teachers meeting on tuesday
night Friday night, prayer meeting
Rev. J. w. Diggs, pastor
The Afro-American., 1896-05-09

Trinity Baptist Church, Goth Street
near Charles Services, Sunday May
10: II a. M, sermon by Rev. u. IA
Reid of Annapolis; s p. m, Rev. Glo-
ons of Washington, d. G.; sunday
School at 8 a. III. and 3 pm. Rev q;
Il. Waller, pastor; residence, 325 23d
street.
The Afro-American., 1896-05-09
Club Reception.

The grand ball given BY the Royal
Blue Social Cluh at the Monumental
Assembly Rooms on Thursday even i
ing, May Z, was quite success ana
reflect great credit upon the manage
ment. The hall was packed.
The Afro-American., 1896-05-09

st. Johns A. NJ. +. Church, Lex
ipoton street, near Pine.-Preaching
II a. m. and 7.45 p. IN. Arrange
ments have been made to have the
pulpit filled by strangers all daV; sun
dag School, 2.30 p. M, E, j. t arIng,
ESQ, supt.; Christian TT 2eaVor
mIeestFiilReG4f mIpeastFiile4fr. 80 p. ~ !. a. =. " 1ls4n, @
pastor.
The Afro-American., 1896-05-09
Club opening.l

The Northwestern Assembly held
it's opening at Phoenix Hall Q. loot -.
Pennsylvania avenue, on Mo1'1ay
eveLing, 4th inst. A large cro"d a.
tended.
The Afro-American., 1896-05-09

On April 80, at 663 George st., tie
marriage of Miss Violette Swan and
nr. J. Willis Brown was solelnnized,
Rev. o. D. Robinson performing the
ceremony. The bride entered the
parlcr on the arm Of her uncle, Mr.
Wm. H. Cox, preceded by the nshers,
Meesrs. j. L. Conklin, VIM. 7. Ross
and John Green. Mr.. L. Ellsworth
Toomey was best man. The bride
wore a robe of white silk mousseIine
de sole over white MORE silk trimmed
with point d'esprit lace. A beautiful
veil, fastened with sprig OF orange
blossoms completed the costume. She
carried p magnificent bunch OF La
France roses tied with satin ribbon.
The presents were many and costly.
The groom's present to the bride was
a handsome gold watch.
The Afro-American., 1896-05-09
House for Sale

AT 1875 Druid Hill avenue, on reason-
able terms, two-story; rooms; first-
cfuss condition; hot and cold water;
all modem improvements. Inquire
at 2i3 nv. Franklin.
The Afro-American., 1896-05-09

About year ago Miss Martha
Burk, d colored girl who was a do
mestic in the employ of VIM. E. Haw-
lev, in Oakland, Pa, was arrested on
suspicion of having stolen lot OF
sllverware from her employer, and
was locked up ia Oakland station for
eight days without being given, a
hearing, says an exchange. At the
end OF eight days Miss Burk was DIS
charged, and she Immediately
brought suit against Mr.. Hawley for
false imprisonment, and included the
inspector and superintendent OF po-
lice in her charges. The case was
tried in the Common Pleas Court last
week before Judge White, who, dur
ing the trial, severely censured the
police for making the arrest in SUCH a
high handed manner, depri ing the
girl of her liberty without warrant
or information. The jury brought 10
a verdict for So, 8,2t0-$1, 900 for each
day she was confined, and $240 he
sides. 1t is quite consolation to
know that we can get justice in some
courts.
The Afro-American., 1896-05-09

A postal card containing personals
addressed to the AFRo-AMERICAN
will receive due attentioa.
The Afro-American., 1896-05-09
THE PROFIT OF GIVING.

In Connecticut few years ago
lived q lady who had a beautiful
flower garden in which she took great
pride T0e whole country was proud
az lit. too, and people e snites to
The Afro-American., 1896-05-09

Correspondents will please haze All
mmunications i'll this office by
bon Oh Wednesdays.
The Afro-American., 1896-05-09

rches and others having notices
Ws will please have the same ait
Afiice by Wednesday to insure pub
Eion it'll the weeks issue.
The Afro-American., 1896-05-09
Letters from the People
Wants the Afro American.

Io the Editor Of the 4fro- Amertct.,sSs;e
125 ARMAr ST, GERMANrowN,
Pa, May Z, 1896.
MR EDITOR Please forward tonne
the AFRo-AMERICAN, to my address.
i cannot pass a week without your
The Afro-American., 1896-05-09

A brief history of the women's
meeting organized and conducted In
the town of Tuskegee by Mrs. Booker
4. Washington has been printed IN
pamphlet form. These pamphlets
give in detail the history, nature aud
plan of the work, as we'll as hints for
organizing similar women confer
ences. .--EG.
The Afro-American., 1896-05-09
NOTICE.

Meeting of the Womap's League
viii take place Wednesday, May 13,
80 III at Il. M3 6. A {, BiddIe ST.
bsideut.
The Afro-American., 1896-05-09

Mrs. Lottie Cox of Blue Springs,
Nebraska, has just been awarded a
prize of $l5O for the best and simplest
firm of John Washb1rht : & 'Tt75 Tt75'A 2 or
Washington, d. G. Mrs, Cox is the
first woman who has been successful
in these monthly competitions which
have been in progress for the past
year.-EU.
A reform school for culored girls
has been opened in Louisville, Ken
lucky.
The Afro-American., 1896-05-09

Miss Mamie Sommers and Mr..
Chas. Skinner, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Skinner, a prominent member
of-St. Johns A. NJ. E. Church, were
married in New Haven, Conn, last
Wednesday week by Rev. Palmer, a
prominent Bt,Jtist. The happy
couple left on the next train for this
city, where they received hundreds
Of friends on Thursday evening and
Sunday afternoon, ending up with a
reception at 800 Bruce st. Wednesday
evening. The presents were numer-
Gus aud costly. Tue future home Of
the couple will be IN New Haven.
Ex.RAISE.
The Afro-American., 1896-05-09
WON EMS UUIUMN.
MISS MARGARET BLACK.

Dear readers, this column is devoted TO
the interest of our women readers, ana 10 Is
our desire to make it as interesting as pos
sible. Any lady reader who desires 70 con con
tribnte something to this column, under any
title that win appear interesting to others,
sat at 5s liberty to DO So Any desired inf9rna-
ton given upon any subject will be gladly
received. we would ike frequent chats
through our column with all our lady readers IS
All letters pertaining to our column, must DC
:. IA varrod fo
The Afro-American., 1896-05-09

On Monday evening last, at the
residence OF Mr. and Mrs Alexander
johnson, 11O8 Park avenue, Miss
Mary Bowen Was married to Mr.
Joshua Campbell. at 8 o'clock The
bride was beautifully aftired in white
silk and carried bridal roees. Miss r.
e. TiIlman acted az bridesmaid, and
Mr. Edward Russell as groomsman.
IA reception was held from $50 to 10.
Many handsome presents were re-
csived. Rev. Jones Watkins offlcl-
<ated, and Miss Ellen B. Watkins pre-
sided at the organ.
Mr. o. Sumner Lewis. formerly of
Baltimore, now a resident of Brook
lvn. m. T., was married to Miss Alice
Madeline Greenly of that city, We'd
nesday evening, April 80, by Rev. G.
4. Miller, rector Of ST. Augustine P.
b. Church, at the residence Of the
brides father, Mr.. Elijah r. GreenlY,
400 Myrtle ave. The presents Werd
numerous and present.
The bride was 2atired In a hand
some pearl gra1 sdowne, ribbon
trimmings. " asseline de sol
4 stsR4kYf4
The Afro-American., 1896-05-09

Miss Lavinia Jones, one of the five
competitors out of class of 60, was
recently awarded one OF the free
scholarships at the National Con
servatory of Music, New York.
The Afro-American., 1896-05-09

cles sent to this office for
Bn must have the Writ sr's
in full, otherwise such a, si-
DE ignored.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-16
DEATHS.


In this city, Dec IA. at the Home sof aged wo-
men, OF which place she had been reSloene loi
nine years six mouths, Mrs. Naomi Ann, ~
widow OF the late Alfred B. Fernaid, ageu OF
years l month. o,o,oo,,
Funeral Wednesday forenoon at IL O'CLOCK
at the Home. Iocord,
In this city, Dec IA, Mrs. Catherine Jeiiords'
aged sc years.
In this city, Dec. 10. Charles Albert BROOKS,
aged As years s months.
Funeral Thursday forenoon at 1850 ocloch'
from his late residence, 259 York street.. ~,
In this city. Dec. 49, Mrs Ann wlie oiaonai iea
Dickerson, aged h5 years.
Funeral on Thursday afternoon at cioch
from n l34 Newbury street. =, .,,xo -
III this city, Dec. 15 Elizabeth NJ. WIG VI
John Brennan, aged E6 years nontis.
Funeral Wednesday afternoon at Z.3o cioch
from her late residence. No. 5S warren s.tees.
III Gorham. Dec 10, Roscoe G, Jr., lniam. u i ,It ~
of Roscoe G. and Eta NJ. Drown, aeea , niEnlnS
Funeral Thursday afternoon az oCioch erch.
Relatives are invited to attend WlthouI iul 'hel
notice.
In Bddeford, Dec 10, Mrs. Marion Lewis
aged 50 years, rr.a,
in Edgecomb, Nov 10, Capt. Eben Irask
| aged SO years. .xoa cc
In Bangor, Dec. s. Franklin Smart agea oO
years. .uos
In Palmyra, Dec. g. Samuel Farnlam' agee
| 10 years. ,
In North Anson. Dec 6. Mrs. II. Morse aseo
| 76 years. ,y VA.
Iii Waterford, Dec. 4, Miss Harriet M Aihg
| man, aged TO years,
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-16
SAVE YOUR CHILD.
Mark How Thin, Pale, Nervous anu
Puny the Little One Is.
How You Can Mako 1t Well and ViEor-
Gus. Words of Wisdom by Weil-
Known Physician.

well-known physician writes very
interesting article in regard to what 10
give children, especially weak, nervous
and rundown children, in order 10
make them strong, vigorous and We'll.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hallows, says
this writer, of Peckham ST., Globe VII
lage, Fall River, Mass, thank Dr.
Greene's Nervura blood and nerve rem
edy for restoring the health and proba'
bly, preserving the life of their little
son, who, almost from infancy, was
troubled with Indigestion and nervous
troubles. An attending physician, who
was called, advised the parents to give
the child such medicine as seemed best
fitted to such q acondition. Dr. Greene
Nervura blood and nerve remedy was
recommended.
The taking of few bottles of DIR.
Greene's Nervura effected cure, and
the little one is healthy to-day, enjoy
ing play with the other children. Mr..
and Mrs. Hallows say they must give
the credit of the cure to DR.. Greene'a
Nervura blood and nerve remedy.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-16

What a change! The SICILY child
transformed into a happy, hearty, ro-
bust little one; and by the use of
DR.. Greene's Nervura, the great nerve
and blood remedy. This medicine has
proved blessing to thousands of boys
and girls throughout the world by Civ
ing them sound health and vigorous
strength. Children who use it have
less sickness, better health, better
growth, and longer and more vigorous
lives. tits purely vegetable and harm
less, and parents should give tito every
child who is not in perfect health.
The discoverer of this wonderful rem
edy is the celebrated physician, DR..
Greene, of "a Temple Place, Boston,
Mass, who allows all who wish to con-
suit him personally OF by letter, free
of charge.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-16
SUPERIOR COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE EoNNEY.

Yesterday morning the case of James
DeWolf VS.. Joseph L. Owen was heard
By the court This is suit Oh promi-
sorry note to recover $3.50 with interest.
The parties were both members and di-
rectors of corporation known as the
Lombard Manufacturing Company, to
manufacture an improved turbine water
wheel The wheel proved failure and
this suit Is by one of the directors to re-
cover the amount of the note which he
claims the defendant borrowed of him to
pay part of his share towards the cafpo-
ration q expenses. The defense is failure
of consideration; that he paid the mon ey
in consideration that the Others should
pay their part and also on assurances
that it would be a success; and that not
only the others did not pay their share,
but thar the venture proved failure and
the note therefore failed for considera
tion. Decision reserved.
D. A. Meaher for plaintiff.
G, W. Verrill for defendant.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-16
An Habitual Truant,

Fred Hearn, a boy about 10 years OF
age. will be arraigned in the police court
this morning OH the chargs OF being a
habitual tEuant. He has been a pupil
at the West Eni grammar school, which
he has attended very irregularly. The
lad came from Houlton about q year ago,
and claims that his parents are dead. He
wandered about the streets until the au
thorities took him in charge and placed
him in tho almshouee Monday he was
cnught playing truant and arrested.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-16
wanted to 60 TO Cuba.

A man from Yarmouth, but formerly
resident of Portland, SO he said. called
on Shipping Commissioner Tolman yes
terday and wanted to ship on a vessel for
Cuha. The fellow asid no was a black
smith. but could fight like g fiend if it
was necessary and he wanted to go to
Cuba to help fight against tie Dons.
sbinping Commissioner Tolman had no
vessel which was sailing for Cuoa at just
that moment and the man went away
greatly disappointed.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-16
Thn stoddard Lecture.

This Stoddard lecture ticker sale at
Boaton began on Monday morning with
an enormous crowd gathered about the
ticket office. The buyers were detained
all day long and the number of tickets
sold surpassed anything in Mr.. Stod-
dard,s record of gales. This morning
Stockbridge begins the sale for the course
in this city and there is every indication
of a similar Hhoon -
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-16
Blaze on Chestnut St.

The chemical engine and hose five were
called 20 the house numbered 81 Chest
nut street at 11.45 yesterday. The fire.
men found a lively blaze in progress
around the chimney and after tearing
away portion of the plastering extln-
Quished it. The house was occupied by
Samuel E. Greeley and family ana MIS-
Nsllie f. Gilpatrick. The damage will
amount to about $50.