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The Portland daily press., 1896-01-15
BRIEFLY TOLD.

Tho House committee on military
affairs will favorably report the Senate
bill permitting x-Confederates to be ap-
pointed to the army and navy.
The City Ministers Union of FL Paso,
Tex, calls upon respectable citizens not
to contributes money or aid in any way
in support of prize fighters.
Some time ago an arch -deaco n OF the
Anglican church in Demerara, Guiana,
returned to England to recruit his health.
Yesterday his hat was found on the bank
of the Serpentine in Hyde Park, London.
1t is believed he threw himself. into the
lake.
Fire destroyed the house of Prof. N.
Webber at Northampton, Mass. early yes
terday morning. Prof. Webber escaped by
means Of rope made of sheets. The wom-
en- of the family were removed by a lad
der.
The military authorities in Munich
have issued an order forbiddinR soldiers
to visit fifteen breweries, speci tied1in the
order, where the authorities allege, the
pubic patrons do not show proper respect
for the soldiers.
Suit has been begun in Chicago for the
dissolution of the National Linseed Oil
company. 1t is alleged that the company
has violated the state laws, has fraud
ulentlyf increasedsits capital stock, and is
about to declare dividend upon stock
"watered" for the purpose of speculation.
Advices from Sofia, Bulgaria, are to the
effect that information has been received
from St. Peter sburg that Russia declares
the conversion to the Orthodox Greek
faith Of Prince Beris. eldest son Of Prince
Ferdinand the ruler Of Bulgaria, will not
lead to recognition by Russia Of Prince
Ferdinand as Prince Of Bulgaria.
The Senate committee on naval affairs
has decided to hold hearings on the
Chandler resolution to investigate certain
matters in connection with armor plate
and other alleged frauds in the navy, be-
hind closed doors The results reached
will be made public.
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-15
MARRIAGES..

In Dixheld Jan. !. Fred hanks and Miss Jen-
ME Holt.
In Dixfeld, Jan, l. Fred Cummings Of South
Paris aud Miss Maud Kicker of Dixfeld
In Bangor. Jan. 6, Frederick Z. Fogg and
Miss Mabel B. Reed. both of South Brewer
In Bangor. Jan. 8, Chas. o. Byone and Miss
Lucille Sweeney. both of Ellsworth.
In Bristol Jan. 8. John E. Andrews of Bristol
and Miss Cora b. Giles of Boothbay.
In Boothbay Harbor. Jan. Z, Raymond o.
Harris and Miss Adelaide Frederic.
Inthls city, Jan. 8. by Rev. J. LJenkins. D. D.,
Loui- I. Blanchard and Miss Grace w. Prince,
In South Berwick, JAM /, L. G. Stone and
Miss Clara Chick.
In Rochester, Jan. 4 Melvin I.oring and Miss
lena Banks. both of Springvale.
In Rochester, JANIS. Geo. A. Hartford and
Mrs. Tilla Annis, both of Springvale.
In Sullivan. Jan l. Ernest d. Shaw and Mrs.
Minnie l. Young.
In Verona. We non l.. Sinnett of Bucksport
and Miss Fannie 4. Farmer OF Verona.
In Brooksville. Lawrence /. Vornum and Miss
Hattie Green.
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-15
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
KeIIa1.,

There was an old fashioned Stock bridge
audience at City hall last evening filing
the seats and providing the Hobbies. Kel-
lar, still remains, par excellence, the
most skilful, all round, magician on the
stage today. He did not, last evening,
attempt any of the card tricks that have
given Others SO much celebrity, but his
great mysteries like "Flyto,'' "the
Incarnation of the Rtse,' and "The
Shrine of Koomra Sami" wero marvels of
skill and deception. The mathematical
feats-in which he is aided by Mrs,
Keller-like the "Diablerie of the Deci-
mails, +" and the squaring and cubing of
numbers furnished by the audience, are
wonderful Then. there are the so called
second sight tricks that always bring
down the house. In the first part of the
entertainment there is no prettier illusion
than the formation Of the oornucopia
from square of card board from which
Kellar pours great basketful of roses,
that are distributed by. Mrs. Kellar to
the ladies, and that of the rings is also
favorite. The applause was most lib
eral all the evening, but nothing done
by thu magician elioited more vigorous
hand clapping than his statment that it
was shame Portland had not an audi
forum worthy of her. He said several OF
his best feats could not be attempted be-
cause there was only twenty feet height
and thirty feet depth to the stage. He
also said that there were plenty of mama
gers he could prod uce who would will
ingly give 81 %, 000 rental for a 800, 900, or
$4,000 for a, $685. theatre here, and he
didn't see what our moneyed men were
thinking of that they did not build one
Too Much johnson.
Portland has been selected as the only
city in the state in which the eminent
playwright and comedian William Gillette
will present his famous comedy "Too
Much Johnson" Manager Lothrop hav-
ing contaminated arrangements with
Charles Frohman WHEREBY this perform
ance will be see at the Portland theatre
rext Monday night. All the orig nal COM
pany and the handsome scenic effects
which has characterized the remarkable
success of the production. in Boston for
the past ten weeks will be seen here, and
the engagement. which is for one night
only, should prove one Of the brilliant
events of the amusement year.
1892.
Everything about Rice's "1492," which
comes to City Hall Friday and Saturday
is said to be bright, new, sparkling and
full of surprises. The piece will have a
splendid setting. Many new faces have
been added to the cast and will be up to
date in every respect. This engagement
is limited to two nights and matinee
and no doubt City Hall will be crowded
while "1492" remains with US. The seats
are on sale at Chandler's music store
Shore Acres.
ashore Acres'' drew another large and
delighted audience to Portland theatre
last evening. We can add nothing to
what we have so often said Of Mr.. Herne' S
admirable portraiture of Uncle Nathaniel
or Of his excellent support.
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-15
Receiver Appointed.

Minneapolis, January 14.-Judge Bel
den today singed the order appointing
W. ID. Hale receiver of the American
Savings and Loan association. The order
was signed at the request of Attorney
General Childs. 1t is alleged that in
1889 the association illegally invested
5000, 600 of the assets in the capital of
the German-Amerioan Fire Insurance
company. The management Is declared
to have been grossly extravagant and Its
conduct of business Improbable.
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-15
Longshoremen's Ball

City Hall should be crowded tonight
for not only will most enjoyable dance
be afforded but a most worthy institution
will be benefited. These entertainments
have always been crowded and this year
will prove no exception. This season is
hard one, for working men especially,
AID it beh es all who can to buy ticket
and swell the society fund. The Ameri-
can Cadet orchestra will furnish the
music
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-15
BAD WEATHER FOR FOXES.
The Brunswick Fur Club Is Making Its
Annual Raid.

Brunswick, Me-, January 14.-The
Brunswick Fur club held it's frat regular
fox hunt of the year today. About-twen
ty-five members of the club were present.
But little game was secured today but
the party scared up number Of foxes
and expect successful hunt on the re-
naming days of the week. Several MEM
bers of the club arrived tonight and it is
probable that large number will take
part in the hunt tomorrow.
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-15
severed His Windpine.

Phillips, Me-, January l4.-Charles A.
Smith, of Madrid, about forty years old,
attempted to commit suicide this after
noon by cutting his throat. The wind.
pipe was completely severed but the
jugular vein was not touched. His
chances for recovery are small. He has, a
wife and one son. The cause is unknown.
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-15
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT
sEFoRE JUDGE srRour.

SEFoRE JUDGE sTRoUT.
Tuesday-The January term of the S..
]. court began this morning, Judge
Strout presiding. Prayer was offered by
Rev. f. G. Strout. The following b1ry
was empanelled:
G. B. Mayberry, foreman, Casco.
Robert d. Anderson, Cumberland.
Aaron Buruell, Portland.
Lorenzo F. Dyer, Baldwin.
John A. Griffin, Yarmouth.
Oliver D. Haskell, Windham.
A. L. Holden, Portland.
S. 9. Humphrey, Gray.
b. Scott Larrabee, Scarboro.
Cyrus H. Linnell, Otisfeld.
Phineas P. Prince, G0rham.
Norman p. Soul, Freeport.
These are the supernumerarleH:
Oliver Stevens, Harpswell.
Eugene Tenney. Naples.
The case of ex-Deputy Sheriff Plum
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-15
Fire Department Ball.

Tomorrow night at City Hall, the Fire
mems Relief Ball will be given. The
American Cadet band will give fine
concert, the Apollo Quartette will sing,
and Mr.. Hatch, the well known xylophon
and banjo soloist will delight. The
order of dances will be calculated to
please all lovers Of dancing.
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-15
j. R. LIBBY.

ed for Tuesday next.
There was no case ready for trial this
week by the jury, and they were excused
until next Monday morning
The remainder of this week Judge
Strout will hear divorce cases and attend
to tine usual interlocutory matters that
come up at every term and which consti-
tute no small part Of a judges labor.
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-15

DR.. jameson, the Englishman who led
the raid on the Transvaal, and who is
now in the custody of the Beers, has a
brother, who made an extended visit in
Bangor several years ago. His name was
Middleton Jameson, and he was an artist
of great ability.
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-15
Portland Street sprink1ing Co.

At the annual meeting of the Portland
Street SprlnkIing company held at the
office of the company on Exchange street,
Mr.. Charles J. Chapman was elected
president and V. G. Wilson, Esq, seore-
tary and treasurer
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-15
Shot His mother and Himself.

Ogdensburg, N. Y. January 14.-Wm.
Oswell, aged 33, shot his mother, Mrs
Virginia I. Oswell, aged "a, three times
today, killing her, and then shot himself
He recently lost his position and was
undoubtedly insane from worry over
financial matters.
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-15

HOODS PILLS cure Liver LIS,
Biliousness, Indigestion, Headache.
"A pleasant laxative. All Druggists
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-15
Mr.. Legrow's Funeral.

MIR. Legrow's Funeral.
The funeral Of the late Benjamin A.
Legrow will take place this afternoon at
3 o'clock instead of q 30 O'Clock.
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-15
ANNUAL MEETING.

THE Annual Meeting of the Maine Genealog.
ical Society will be held at the societyss
rooms this evening, Wednesday January is,
1t F.O. GONANT. Score tary.
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-15

public our grand January Sale Of Fable Linens The
they are just
So
into the details Of this sale customers fam-
We frank to however, that this will BE an ex,
and German Liueus in piece goods, Pattern Cloths,
"s "s Noticeable bar
gains:
terms so cts, yard. quality usually
higher prices
2 lots 60 inch full beaceed Damask, designs
handsome finishes nts and 70 cents yard
Here is where you get nice quality goods medium
prices.
lot extra heavy sY seashsa pan'ask yards wide,
where at So going in this sale at so per yard
l lot silver beached Damask soft finish and pure
linen, only 10 cents yard.
Hot heavy Cream Damask. all linen, SO cents yard
Hot Table Napkins, all linen, sI.oo per dozen.
lots large Table Napkins, full bleache d and
heavy quality, $i.5O and 75 per dozen.
Hot all linen Damask Tray Cloths, Is cents each.
lot all linen Silver bleached fringed Table Cloths,
2 IL yards long, only 81 SO each.
Napkins to match 81. 20 per dozen.
Sale begins Wednesday morning. at s o'clock.
Come in the morning when we can give you prompt aten-
|tiOn
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-15
]. R. LIBBY.
\

This Dress Goods Stock hadn't been a
giant one, @4
There'd be nothing Of it left to sell from
after Monday and Tuesdays buyers raid on it,
as But it was colossal in volume and variety,
and there are just as good bargains for Wednes-
day in Novelties, English chevots the Dollar
ones at 80 ctsD Piaids, Foreign Fancies and
Black Goods as there were Monday.
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-15

Our Dress Goods Stock hadn't been new,
crisp and clean from foundation to ridgepo
the third days customers would have found
mess Of clutter, not worth the paper and Irvine to
wrap it with.
But there was no BOBBY stuff among it
So that the Wednesday corners will find it
as sweet and wholesome as the Monday
people did.
Wednesdays offering will be Twenty Styles
of CIoakings with Is cts to S I.5O cut from the
price Of every yard.
$3.50 ones at 80 ST. SIS $500
Astrachans, BoucIes, cheviots, Beavers,
kerseys, &c.
Elder Downs 25 cts, 20 cts. (the az ct.
kind,) 80 cts. the so cent ones,) SO cts. dhe IS
cent onesD
More Of the Dollar Kid Gloves at 40 cts.
We have single Ladies' or Misses Jacket
left at the close of this our Half price Jacket
Sale,
That single leftover one will be bargain.
For all are choice, there can be no dregs or
sediments where all are clear, clean, choice
and stylish.
Half price Sale on Jackets until all are
sold.
j. R. LIBBY.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-25
CUT MET BY BAY LINE
The Baltimore Steam Packet Company
Again Slashss Info Tariff.
THE war is ON NOW IN DEADLY EARNEST
Denied the Privilege Of Fighting on
Dry Land tho Two Great Railway
systems Have Transferred Their
Battle TO Water Routes and
Bay Traffic the Bone of Contention.
The Bay Line has met the cut.


AS was generally expected In trans
portation circles and by the travelling
public the Baltimore Steam Packet
Company yesterday announced that
Its freight rates would hereafter be
the same as those in effect via the Bal
timore. Chesapeake and Richmond
Steamboat Line and the Merchants and
MinS-s' Line. both of which yesterday
nut Sito effect a tariff reducing freight
rates on the first three classes to cents
per hundred and on all other classes to 3
cents per hundred. The rate for Bay
Line freight was 25 cents per hundred
weight. but at the beginning OF it's war
on the Southern's new line the old Bay
Line reduced this rate to 10 cents per
hundred and the Southern retaliated by
the present cut.
1t was considered within the range
of possibilities that the Bay Line would
nav no attention to the Southern's re-
taliatory action and force a compromise
by compelling its competitor to handle
the bulk OF the traffic at n loss.
However. those In n position to know
asserted confidently that the old line
would cut also. and their prediction was
verified yesterday.
The Bay Line. which has been selling
one way tickets between Norfolk and
Baltimore for 81. has reduced the rate
to s1.50. They do not think the South
erns new line and the Merchants and
named by them for straight ticket.
AS the Bay Line receives the bulk of it's
patronage from through passengers
arriving here via the Seaboard Air Line
and the Norfolk and Carolina trains at
6 o'clock. they do not feel obliged to
meet the cut. as the Southern's steam
ers leave at $50, one hour earlier, so
they can not compete for this class Of
patronage.
The renewal of the -slashing
means a war to the death between the
| lines concerned. The fight Is really be-
| tween the Southern railway and the
Seaboard Air Line. which virtually con-
trolls the Bay Line, the president of
| which. Mr.. r. Curzon Hoffman, Is also
| the head OF the Seaboard Air Line sys-
| tenn OF railways. Being denied by the
Federal Courts the right to battle on
| land the lines have determined to cut
! each others threats on the water IL pos
sible.
Meantime the public packs its grip
| and travels gleefully over the field OF
hnttle on low rate tickets, while at
| either terminus warehouses dlsgorge
tons OF freight into the steamers of the
| obliginG lines and the shippers pray for
| the fight to keep up.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-25
A VERY SLIM DOCKET
Was Before Justice TomIln in the po-
lice Court Yesterday Morning.
MOST OF THE PRISONERS DISMISSED.
Ono Nuisance Held for Twenty.four
-Iiours-Drunks Fined or Dismissed
"A Negro Fined for An Assault
ON a Small Boy The Corporation
Court AcJourns for the Term.

Justice Tomlin had before him yester-
day very small and one Of the most
unimportant Monday morning dockets
since he has been presiding in the
Police Court. OF the twenty-five cases
before him one was fined for assault,
continued, several DRINKS were fined,
and the rest were dismissed
John Thomas, Arthur Layton, Only
Boyd. colored. nuisance; dismissed.
Edward billiard. colored. nuisance,
was held for twenty-four hours.
William Brown, arrested on the
charge of stealing, was dismissed.
The case of Rhea Milton. white. ar
rested on the charge of stealing a dia-
mond ring, was continued to this morn
ing.
Robert Simmons. white. drunk; dis
missed.
Jim Smith, colored, fighting; dismiss
ed.
Daniel Kelly, white, Joe Elliott, T. o..
Parsons. William Lee. colored, plain
DRINKS. fined 81 and costs each.
Powhatan Gordan, on a warrant for
assault; dismissed.
Beger Allan, nuisance, held for treat
ment.
John Cobb and Robert Smith, nui-
sance and trespass; fined 81 and costs
each.
William Burn, arrested on peace
warrant. was dismissed.
Lavinia Green and Sarah Peters, COL
ored, breach of the peace. fined 81 and
costs each.
Il. Strawband and j. B. Brooke de-
livered 10 the Norfolk county authori-
ties.
James Hargrove, nuisance; dismissed.
James Cornick, colored. assault; dis
missed
George Harold, colored, stealing, dis
missed.
George Brown. colored, assaulting
Hunter King; fined $3.50 and costs.
WOMEN FIGHT IN COURT.
Quite sensation was caused in Jus
tice Dalton's office yesterday afternoon
by pitched battle between two women,
one of them being a lady whose hus-
band Is charged with paying too much
attention to the other party to the
ARRAY. The wife had been brought in to
court by the other on n peace warrant
and while the Justice was hearing the
case. the wife. no longer able to restrain
her feelings, made war on the complain
ant I'm the case, striking her with an
umbrella. The assalled party resisted
the attack and a vigorous fight en-
sued, both of them coming out of II
with disfigured faces. Several men
who were present as spectators separat-
ed the combatants. The wife was put
under $50 peace bond and her hus-
band, who was sent for, went her secu-
rity.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-25
THE NEW ORGAN
OF Freemnson street Baptist Church
is Now Nearly Completed.

At Freemason Street Baptist Church
Sunday morning, just before beginning
his sermon. the pastor. Rev. NJ b.
wharton. d. D.. announced that he had
been requested by the music committee
OF the church to visit the Mohler Organ
factory at Hagerstown, Md, to see how
the new organ was coming on. He had
done so and had to report that the in
strument was nearly finished and will
be shipped next week. so as to be in
position by the 18th of September.
1t Is three manuel with between forty
and fifty stops. q feet wide in front.
% feet inches in rear. and 10 feet s
inches high. Mr.. Moher has q first
class factory. and experts Informed DR..
wharton there was not a better builder
in the United States. The organ In st.
Pauis Church. Richmond, was not
made bv Mohler. but was an old organ
made bv another firm which has been
twice rebuilt. the last time by Mr. Mob =
Ter. SO that he cannot be held RESPONSE
BILE If 1t does not give satisfaction, as
he was compelled to use the old mate
rails in the rebuilding.
The church ratified the election OF
Mr.. William II. Jones as organist He
Is now orsanist of Christ Church, Pom
fret Conn. and organist and choir
master of Pomfret School
Mr.. Jones studied four years In Ber-
lin. Germany. with the organist of the
ROYAL Chapel of the Empress Frederick,
Nv whom he is highly recommended
He supplemented his studies by several
months in Paris and London. The rec
tor OF Christ Church at Pomfret Schools
and the head master of preparatory
schools of Harvard and Yale give him
the highest recommendations. Mr.
Jones is a native of North Carolina
He Will enter on his duties October LIST
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-25
Epworth I.enrue Notes.

The utility of the Epworth League In
the Methodist Church. South, is attested
IN many ways. Its growth In Norfolk
mas not been surpassed. if equalled. in
anV other district of the Virginia confer
ence "A very interesting devotional
meeting was held AT McKendree NJ T.
Church at p. m. Sunday. A committee
COMPOSED of the first vice presidents of
the numerous leagues of the Seaside
Union was in attendance to witness the
conduct of the meeting. 1t was con-
sidered compliment to have them pres
ent. ana they pronounced the McKen-
dree meeting fine success. At the close
OF the exercises Mr.. George b. Ferrebee,
president OF the McISendree League,
called meeting of the visiting leaguers
and plans We're set on foot for systematic
Vlsitations among the various leagues.
after the manner of the one just had.
Accordingly. tomorrow night the first
vice presidents will visit Wright Memo
rial Church. and Friday night Monu-
mental in Portsmouth.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-25
Tidewnser sJnion.

The Tldewater Union of Christian En-
deavor Societies held its regular month
Nv meeting Sunday afternoon at Freema-
son street Church of Christ (Disciples)
with Mr. r. i. Steed. the President, in
the chair. and a fairly good attendance
present.
After the transaction of considera BILE
routine business committee of five
was APPOINTED to make necessary ar
raneement Tor the Lee evangelistic
meetings. to be held under the aEsnices
of the union beginning the first Sunday
In September in a tent on Grigsby place.
near the Academy lot
Rev. ]. P. Barrett. D. D., and Mr.. III
r. Maxwell were elected delegates to the
State Christian Endeavor convention
which meets in Charlottesville next week
and they were authorized to invite tho
convention to meet in Norfolk in 1897.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-25
The Cornucopia Map.

The Virginian acknowledges the re-
ceipt OF the new Cornucopia map from
Mr.. y. Jerrers, the publisher. The old
map was most excellent one, and had
had great influence in attracting atten-
ton 10 Norfolk and this section. The
new map is very much superior. show
ing an area of twenty miles around
Norfolk, Portsmouth, Newport News,
Fortress Monroe, and Hampton Roads
1t gives the location of all railroad lines
now centering in this port and many
proposed roads. 1t exhibits the wonder
full growth and development of Norfolk
and this section since the former map
was published. The map should have
wide circulation. 1t is sold, single
copies. for the small sum of % cents.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-25
Geuial,Jim Farnsworth.

Mr. James ]. Farnsworth. general
Eastern passenger agent Of the amphib-
ious PLANT Systetm' of railroads and
steamship llnes-the overland and water
route-was In Norfolk yesterday. Genial
Jim Fainsworth. soft of speech and hard
of head. circulates at par anywhere in
the United States and Canada, and loses
nothing by abrasion. That he is one of
NAPOLEON Wrenn's marshals is proof of
his ability. That he has risen to prom
inence is to those who know him not
strange. Few men have SO many friends
and none deserve more. Mr.. Farnsworth
was very desirous of seeing the Grande
Duchess. the magnificent Plant Line
steamer recently launched by the New
port News Shpbuding Company, but
was unable to do so without missing
connections. he being obliged to catch the
last night.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-25
Among Our Cotton Men.

Rains In the cotton belt and more
moderate temperature
Liverpool spot quotations declined
3-32d.. while future contracts declined
IL to 11-61ths. closing easy.
Bar silver in London 30Sd.-decline
of Lied.
Future contracts in New York declin-
ed 36 to 80 points. closing steady at the
decline. August, sos to SOC: October.
7.98 to 7.99: January, Sol to 500 Sales,
233. 800 bales. Spot quotations declined
nc. Sales. 5000 bales.
United States port receipts yesterday
were 15.0SS bales. against S55 bales last
wear and 1869 bales in 1894.
Mobile and New Orleans markets de-
clined &c: other Southern markets I'M
changed ut the prices OF Saturday.
Receipts at Norfolk yesterday were
433 bales. against II bales last year.