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The Portland daily press., 1896-03-04
DEERING.

The darkness in Deering for the past
three nights has been dangerous and an
noylng. Sunday night many OF the hous-
es were in darkness as the Westbrook
Electric Light Company have about 1000
house lights in the city. Monday night
the house lights were turned on, but the
street lights are still out.
The opening of the new hall in the
Hoegg block ct Deering Centre took
place last evening under very suspicious
circumstances. The Crescent Dramatic
Company presented the tour-act meio-
drama, ''The Mountain Wait" to a
crowded house, with the following excel
lent cart of characters:
Bill Maxim, A. W. Hooper
Jack Nibber, William Stevens
Ralph Delmar, w. l.. Osborne
Parson Tibbs, Mr.. Henry
Astorbilt. Owen Sheppard
Sheriff Krantz, ii, j. Davis
Pat Hennessey, II. d. Howard
Hamilton Han, Is. NJ. Cobb
Monte Miller. Miss Alberta Galley
Mrs. Tibbs, Mrs. Fl. j. Davis
Meg, the Mountain Waif,
Miss Adele s. Davis
During tie entertainment the follow
ing features were introduced Banjo solo,
Mrs. Mime Hudson vocal solo, Miss
Adele S. Davis banjo and guitar duet,
Messrs. Leavitt and Green; clog dance,
Mr.. Fl. j. Davis; Mrs. Gertrude Bux-
ton, accompanies
The new hall is a model one in every
respect and will fill a long-felt want at
Deering Centre. The hall is 45x55 feet on
the floor and IS feet high, making it
light and airy. 1t is provided with $50
modern opera chairs with hat racks.
These seats may be removed at any time
and the hall used for dancing as the
floor is fin e one. The stage is 2Ox3s
feet and the proscenium arch 1Sx12. A
very pretty drop curtain, having charm
ing marine view upon it, two back drops
and scenery enough for two changes,
complete the stage arrangements Ample
dressing rooms are provided on the same
floor, which also has kitchen and ticket
Office. Over the hall is a large dining
room and several small rooms for various
purposes. The entire building is lit
with electricity and thoroughly plumbed.
The audience last evening were delighted
with both hall and play and went away
satisfied that Deering has at last cosy
little theatre and frst-class dramatic
company.
Mr.. and Mrs. 81. @. Coffin of Woodfords
entertained the D. L. S. Club last eve
ming.
The Unity Club of Morrills, met last
evening with Mrs. S. L. Ballard.
Mr.. William G. Willard of Saunders
streeu, has been i'll.
The Cushman Club of Oakdale will
meet this evening at o'clock in the hall
on Pitt street.
Deering Lodge, A. O. U. W, will hold
business meeting this evening.
Miss Gertrude W. Goodrich of Morrills,
will entertain the Piety Ridge Club this
evening.
The Woodfords Folk lore Club will
meet on Thursday evening with Miss
Florence Farnham, Oak street.
A large tract of land situated on Deer
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-04

Cbamberlain's Cough Remedy gives
the best satisfaction of any cough medi-
cine handle, and as seller leads ali
other preparations in the market. 1 reco-
mend it because it is the best medicine
I ever hanged for coughs, colds and
Group. A. W.. Baldridge, Millersville,
Fer sale by Landers & Babbidge, Drug
gists. Portland; and G.. B. Woodman,
Westbrook.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-04
A TIDAL WAVE
Invades the Yard of Portland Head
Light.

On Sunday afternoon a wave entered
tn yard of the Portland Head lighthouse,
500 feet from the shore, and washed out
everything movable in it. A large num-
Der of people who came from Portland to
see the breakers witnessed the incident.
FIVE years ago a heavy sea broke in the
wall OF the new engineshouse at the light
house. Mr. Strout, the keeper, says the
waves during the recent storm were the
heaviest since that occasion.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-04
CITY OF PORTLAND.
Proposals for Paving Blocks.

SEALED proposals for furnishing the Street
~ Department with granite paving blocks for
the Commissioner Of Public Works until
WEDNESDAY, the 4th day of March, 1896,
at u O'Clock M, when they will be publicly
be required to give a bond in a sum and with
sureties satisfactory to the Commissioner OF
Public Works. Blanks on which proposals
must be made, specifications and further in
formation can be obtained at the office of said
Commissioners who reserves the right to reject
any or all bids should he deem It for the ID
terest OF the city so to do. Bids should be
marked Proposals for Granite Paving Blocks,'
and addressed to GEO. N. FERNAID. Com
missioner OF Pubic Works. feb24dtd
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-04
Homo for Aged Women.

The ladies of the Oaroiotto Quartette
kindly gave an entertainment at the
homo which was greatly enjoyed by all.
Fine music was rendered on the mando-
Inns and guitars by Miss Horne, Miss
Chase and Mrs Elgee. and sweet songs
were sung by Miss Thompson.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-04
Hotel Arrivals.

The following were among the guests
at the Preble house yesterday: W. At.
kinson, G. E. Tgingate. Boston; j. D.
G Z "a T Auausta; q: r; Jones' CARIBOU u y
King, P. royidence; G. L. Adams, Troy
M. N. Wiley. Rockland.
At the Falmouth yesterday were J. W.
Walker, Dover, 6. Brewer, Springfield
]. M. Goodwin, Biddeford. J. G. Seavey,
Scarboro; B. MoDoughaI, Chicago; Fl.
o. Miller, II. D. Benson, Ban gor.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-04
Rev. DR.. Leonard at Chestnut street.

Rev. DR.. Leonard Of New York, mis-.
sionary secretary of the Methodist Epis-
oopal church, will speak in Chestnut
street church, tomorrow afternoon and
evening. There will be practical talk
to Christian workers in the Afternoon,
and a popular address in the evening.
DR.. Leonard is an eloquent and thrilling
speaker. All are welcome.
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-04
HARBOR MA STER,

Harbor Master Goud reports that he
has visited two steamers, two barces, six
tugs, four barks. six ships, mostly from
foreign ports, all showing clear bills OF
health. He removed eight yachts from
the roads to SAFE anchorage and attend.
ed to the routine duties of the office.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-08
THE CITY or FREDERIcKsBURG.
The steamer Essex Doing Fine Business.
News OF All sorts.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. Jan. T.
Special.-The steamer Essex. of The
Weems Line, is said to be doing a big
pahannock river.
AS many as six hundred barrels OF
oysters are sometimes taken on one trip
as sigle item OF freight, for re-shipment
from Norfolk TO other points
Mrs. Lucinda Young died Saturday, at
the home Of Mr.. Thomas Young in Louisa
county. She had reached an advanced
age.
A protracted meeting will begin next
Sunday, at the Baptist church Rev. w.
r. Hines, the evangelist, will assist
the pastor Rev. Dr. r. $. Dunaway,
I'm conducting the meeting Just one
year ago, Mr.. Hines did most Of the
preaching in a revival in this same
church. when more than two hundred
conversions were made. The prospects
are that the meetings next week will
cause a great outpouring of our people,
as Mr.. Hines is very popular here.
A few days ago, In Caroline county. sew
eral colored boys, who had been hunt
ing, engaged In wrangle, when one OF
them, pointing his gun at another, said !:
Run. or / will shoot" The boy fail
ing to obey, the gun was discharged, and
the load entered his abdomen. He is
now in critical condition. The cul-
prit escaped.
The Battlefield Granite Company, les
sees of the granite quarries on the Rap
pahannock river just above here, have
erected an Office and buildings for finish
ing their output before. shipment. The
buildings are located on the Richmond,
Fredericksburg. and Potomac railroad.
near the depot.
The Sunday School Society. Of the Bap-
tist church. has elected the following
officers for 1896: Rev. DR.. r. s. Dun
away, president: Captain s. J. Quinn.
yice-presdent; A. B. Bowering. super
intendent OF school, w. l.. Burruss. Sec
retary: s. r.. Eastburn, treasurer: W.
N. Blake. librarian: Executive Commit
tee-Rey. Dr. T. s.. Dunaway. A. b..
Bowering, NJ. c. Willis. "a. ". wiIlen-
bucher. and j. X. Rawlings
Mr.. Charlie Willis, formerly "a resident
of Culpeper county. now resident of
Tyler. Texas. VIII be married In the lat
ter place January 18th to Miss MoIlie
Pierson. Mr.. Willis has many relatives
here. and In adjoining counties.
Mr.. b. +. Johnson. OF Richmond. de-
Iiyered an interesting and instructive
address before the Baptist Sunday
School Association, Of Stafford county. at
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-08

Leave Granted t. Furnish Typewritten
Copies of the Testimony.

PHILADELPHIA. PA. Jan. 7.-The ap-
peal OF n H. Holmes from his convicuon
of murder In the first degree, fer the Al
legged killing OF Benjamin + Pietzel, Was
called to the attention of the state su-
preme Court o-day by his counsel, sam
uel p. Ro.an. -.
Mr. Rotan stated to the Court that
under it's rules the appeal would come
up for argument on the 10Th instant, anu
BY the requirement of another rule ne
would be Compelled to have his papers
books. and all such matter, placed IN the
hands OF the district attorney gy Ihurs-
day next. He asked the Court for con-
tinuance of the ease, because. by reason
OF the poverty of the defendant, ne nsd
not been able to prepare copies OF the
testimony, which cover from 800 500 to sst soS ~
the Court for leave TO substitute type
written copies of the testimony for the
use OF the Court and counsel, instead oil
having II printed.
After some discussion. the case was was
finally set for the first Monday In rep-
ruary. with the understanding that type
written. and not printed copies OF .Mne M
testimony, should be furnished 10 the
Court.
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bury started for Hatfield House. his
home, Hertfordshire.
0RnNANCE AND AMMUNITION.

Sir Hercules Robinson, Governor OF
Cape Colony. has wired Mr. Chamberlain.
Colonial Secretary, from Pretoria, under
yesterdays date, that an order has been
ISSUED i'm the name OF the Queen, directing
the officers of the British South African
Company, in charge OF the ordnance ana
reserve ammunition at Bulwaya ana for.
Salisbury, TO hand tne same over 10 al
imperial officer
Orders were also sent on January III
to the civil administrator at Buluwayo,
calling upon all citizens TO maintain law
ana order. This order was .althfully
obeyed.
The excitement will be aliayed, GOV
ernor Robinson says when /. ~ known
that DR.. Jameson and his comrades have
been released.
the Government has decided to send 10
Cape Town as soon as possible strong
endorsements Of cavalry and infantry. II
acds that a second regiment which is
under orders to return home from India,
Will stop at Cape Town. while other tegi-
ments selected from the First Army Corps
IN England Will shortly leave Ior tnat
place. The Telegraph further says that
"A 7rst-class British cruiser has been or
dered to proceed to Delegoa bay.
UITLANDERs LAY DOWN ARMS.
Sir Hercules Robinson, Governor of
Cape Colony. cables from Pretoria capi-
tai of the Transva2.. under date Of to-
day, that he has received a message from
the Reform Committee al Johannesburg,
stating that the Vitlanders have resolved
to comply with the demand OF the Trans
vaal that they relinqulsh their arms.
Thet people, the co17mttee added, are
placing themselves lnreservedly In his
hands being confident that he will see
that justice is done Them.
Sir Hercules then quotes a message sent
by Sir Jacobus Dwcet. the British po-
litical agent at Pretoria. TO President
Kruger declaring that they had instruct
ed JamesOn's followers to lay down their
arms, relying on the Transvaal Govern
ment TO maintain peace and protect life.
Sir Jacobus Dewet added i'm his message
that he was confident that Jameson's x
followers would abandon their arms with
out further ado.
Sir Hercaules concludes his dispatch
by saying he will be able TO confer with
President Kruger and the Executive
Council relative TO tic prisoners and the
cign residents Of Johannesburg
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-08

cratic party was dead, and declared that
when 1t did die the last hope OF popular
government would have disappeared. Mr..
Vest went on TO reply 10 Mr.. Shermsn's
speech. In criticism OF the Democratic
administration, and he pointed out the
fact that during the four years OF MT.
Cleveland's first term the export OF goid
was only S7s.0O0,Ooo. while in the next
four years of Mr.. Uarrison's administra-
ton the export OF gold was s2lSOo,OW.
FREE-coINAGE TALK.
Mr. Hear asked Mr. Vest whether there
were any Democratic laws i'm force dur
ing Mr.. Cleyeland's first administration.
Mr.. Vests reply was that the Demo
cratic party was then at the head OF
affairs in the United states by the VIII
of the majority of the people. Coming
10 the question OF the free coinage OF
silver, Mr.. Vest declared that the Re-
publican party was as hCpelessly divided
on that question as the Democratic party
was, and he quoted Mr Teller's statement
the other day, that II the Finance Com
mittee had been organized in favor OF
the free coinage OF silver no commit
tees would have been appointed and no
chairmanships made And now the
struggle OF Republican senators was to
evade that issue, If possible and not 10
permit the general public to ascertain
that they were as hopelessly divided on
it as they claimed and as he conceded
the Democrats were.
Mr.. Vest criticised the view recently
expressed by Secretary Carlisle In favor
Of the national banking system, and
contJasted them with the views which
the same gentleman had expressed in
the House of Representatives in the
greatest speech Of his life.
He repuGiated the assertion OF MIR.
Carlisle's az TO the large amount Of gold
in circulation.
VEST GETS FUNNY.
II would like" he said, "to see stock
ing filled with gold. l would like to find
an old woman in the country outside OF
Wall street daughter. with n stocking
filled with gold ] would make more than
my salary IN exhibiting her as a curios-
ity." Laughter).
Mr. President there is not five
dollar gold piece to the county in the
West-Outside of the banks. There rs an
irrepressible conflict on this question, and
men must align themselves on one side
or the other OF the proposition TO re-
tain the single gold standard and the
national banks. gher go 10 the people
and have II done. and have an end put
TO the present condition of distrust and
unrest But II. as ] believe. the people
of this country VIII respond 10 the call
Of those who as Democrats and Ameri-
cans demand that half the metallic
money cf the world shall not be de-
stroyed that this financial despotlsm shall
be struck down the money OF our fore
fathers. and to be the money of our
children. we propose to have it done at
the hallot-box and to crystalize II by
legislation applause on the Democratic
side and I'm the galeriesl.
Mr.. Vest occupied the floor for little
over two hours. speaking without notes,
and most Of the time cecaimng the
speech with vehement earnostness. when
he got through the floor was taken by
Mr. Stewart Pop). Of Nevada, who
yielded. however. TO . motion 10 proceed
10 executive business. and at 4.50 =. NJ,
the Senate adjourned until tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-08

NEW ORLEANS, LA, Jan. 7.-Freight
train No. n on tbs Louisville ana NASH
entering the bridge at Rigoletts D. thlrtv
miles south OF New orleans, went ihro>sn n
am open draw. Four cars ana Two spans
of tho bridge went into the lake
The fireman Is missing ana the head
brakeman seriously injured. EeVeral
tramps stealing a ride are thought TO be
drowned.
Freight traffic with the North ana East
* entirely suspended and The wires down.
SUPERINTENDENT Marshall Is on the scene
with large force of laborers. They Will
work night and day 10 repair the damage.
Arrangements have been made for con-
dncting tho passenger business.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-08

ALBANY, n. Y, Jan. 1.-THE Chicago
Gas-Trust hearing came up shortly after
noon before Attorney-General Hancock.
rhe application on which the hearing
was based was made by Pitt Barrows, q
bondho.der, who asks that the Attorney
General commence an action against tne
TO restrain the company erom ISSUING In
this state certificates Of the deposit OF
fidelity trust receipts OF the Chicago Gas
Conpany's under the proposed reorgani-
zation plan now pending A. the conciu-
sion OF the arguments the Attorney-Gen-
eral reserved his decision.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-08
yfE ENDLESS CHAIN IN NOTION.
Gold Is Being Withdrawn for the Purchase
of the New Bonds.

WASHINGTON, Jan THE Treasury
oficiais are watching the renewed at
tacks on the gold reserve, and do not
hesitate to express the opinion that most
of the gold NOW being withdi avn Is being
taken out by intended purchasers OF the
new bonds. They condemn such proceed
ings i'm strong terms, but with the pres
ent laws on the statute books see no way
to legally stop such Withdrawals
With the days Withdrawals our the
Treasury gold reserve at the close OF
business stood at s5s,6S5. no.
The amount of gold reported withdrawn
at New York to-day by Assistant Treas
urer Jordan was s2.900.00o, and there were
deposited 500. 600 making the net loss Tor
the day $4,000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-08

Falmouth yesterday afternoon, to large
and appreciative audience.
The Bridgewater hard Sood Factory,
new industry, is nearly ready Tor op-
Grafton. The machinery and engine are
being placed In position. The plant Is
located near the Bridgewater Mills. ana
already has orders for their work.
Mr.. Beverly j. Curtis and Miss georgia
l.. Jennings, daughter OF Mr. Ieorse
Jennings both of Culpeper county. were
recently, married at Oakland Baptist
church Rev. F.. p James officiating.
The amusing cosuedy, my Awful Dad,
will be presented by amateurs OF this city
at the opera-house January 18TH. under
the auspices Of r. s. Chew Camp. sons
of Confederate Veterans, The proceeds
will be turned into the fund for erecuns
monument to Jefferson Davis IN hich-
mond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-08
DELINQUENT OFFICERS.
The Secretary of the Treasury Makes Re-
port to the House.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. Jan. special.
The Secretary Of the Treasury to-day sent
to the House a list of officers coming un-
der his supervision, who are now delin-
ouent in rendering accounts or of paying
balances due from the last fiscal year.
The list st includes A. r. Sponord.
Librarian of Congress: Il. j. Kickhoefer,
late disbursing clerk, Department OF
state. Frank Leverett. United Stf les
marshal. Southern district of Georgia;
J. w. Jacobus, United states marshal,
Southern district of New York Paymas-
Ter Webster, United States navy Elihu
Olin, collector Of customs Duluth, MINI. !,
Overton Cade superintendent of the mint
at New Orleans: John Daggett. super
intcndent Of the mint AT San Francisco ;
Major Adams, Engineer Corps. H. "
lnger collector of customs, Newark. n.
j. b. NJ. Price. collector of customs.
Perth Amboy. n. j.. James Il. hhp'etn,
collector Of customs at New York.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-08
lh.eou,led With the Funds.

LITTLE ROCK, ARK. Jan. "a SEN
sation In business and social circles was
caused yesterday when IT was learned
that A. IA. Mallory. agent OF the Sou'ns
ern Pudding and Loan Association. or
Huntsville, Ala, had absconded FRIDAY
night, and is now charged with smbezzie.
ment and forgery. Mallorys ailegeu
shortage with the Southern company =
about Si.9J. His system was 70 so.,sv'
dues and make false reports. Young MAI
lory was bonded for 5000 I'm the Ameri-
can Surety Company, which Is making
every effort TO apprehend him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-08
NfpAL iFFdIRS.
Commander Kingsley's successor-The
Port Royal Dry-DOck.

WASHINGTON. d. c., Jan Am ex-
amining board has been oroered by the
Sc rotary of the Navy to exlmine Cap
tain Samuel l. Mercer. United States
Marine Corps, oommandant Of marines at
Norfolk. Va.
Commander E r Strong has been as
signed to the command of the training
ship Essex, TO succeed Commander Kings
ley. who died suddenly on board that
vessel Saturday
The battle-ship Indiana left League
Island, Penn, this morning, for Newport,
r. l.. where she will secure her torpedo
outht From Newport the Indiana will
20 to Carliners Bay. Long Island, 10
test her guns and have her regular in
spection going thence to Join Admiral
Bunce's North Atlantic Squadron, at
Hampton Roads, Va.
Royal, s. c., is ready the Indiana will
be sent there TO be cleaned.
The training-ship Essex arrived at An
napolis to-day, having aboard the body
OF her late commanding officer. Com
mander Kingsley, who died at Yorktown,
Va, Sunday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-08
Newspaper Men Combine.

CHICAGO. ILL. Jan. Newspaper
publishers from a number OF small cities
In the West held a conference at the
palmer House to-day for the purpose OF
combining to oppose the demand of ne
Sampbeli Printing Press Company, Tor
ROYALTIES upon a press manufactured by
The Cox Company, of Battle Creek, which
is alleged TO be an infringement OF the
" s capelar. OF Mansfield, o.. VINO
nresided favored the raising OF fund 10
resist the collection Of royalties, and thus
WAS approved.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-08

WASHINGTON, Jan. THE United
States consul at Demerara reports to the
state Department that much complaint
is made by importers in British Guiana
that tobacco exported from the Uniten
States 10 that country has apparently an
excessive amount of "tare.
Ii is alleged that the "tare Is placed
there with fraudulent intent, and that
the practice has aroused q prejudice
against United States tobacco to such an
extent that Il is likely to result In re-
duced imDOrtatiOnS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-08

ton was received to-day that Frank Nc
cain, formerly wholesale merchant o.
Atchison, who has been prospecting IN
Washington, was hernmed IN by snow
drifts with Is wife and family OF seven
from Winthrop, and were In a starving
condition. The oldest son. by rupernu-
man effort. got TO winthrop and told
an awful story OF suffering. lie said ms
father had gone insane, and the faniiy'
would perish II they were not rescued.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-08
nfssIssIPPI,S CAPITOL.
A COMMITTEES Appointed to Examine the
structurennd Report on Its Condition

A Committee Appointed to Examine '"o
structurennd Report on Its Condition.
JACKSON MISS, Jan. THE caucus
nominations. when equal elections. are
senate-James r. Harrison. OF Lownes,
president pro tempore; John Y. Murray,
OF Tippey. secretary: Glenn Ratcii1e, oI
Amite assistant; Andrew Goven, of
Amite. Sergeant-at-Arms.
House-J. f. McCeol. Of Attala, Speak
er: l.. Pink Smith, of Washington, clerk;
Andrew Payne, Of Lowndes, Sergeant-a'-
Arms.
Senator w. II. Hardy introduced
resolution i'm the Senate for the appoint
ment Of a joint committee to thoroughly
examine the capitol building. with
view to determine whether II Is safe 70
hold the session therein. Five hundred
dollars is put at the disposal OF the CON-
mittee. and they are toe mploye an archi-
tect to make an examining. A majority
of the members are afraid the building
will collapse and there is strong senti-
ment for new one.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-08
CRITICISH FOR THE MINISTRY.
In the Canadian House Mr.. Reed says
Their Action Was an Insult.

OTTAWA. ONT, Jan. I'm the House
to-day Sir Adolph Ca on announced
the resignation OF the several CABINET
for two weeks
Hon w. l.. Reed ~ ne could not agr ,e
10 this. and that the usual course should
he pursued, namey-of the House ad-
iournfng from day to day. The action OF
the late ministers. he said was an un-
padonable insult to the crown, and what
ever explanation they had to make II
should be made now.
Hon O.. f. Foster ex-Finance Minister.
made an explanation by reading lensthy
statement. 10 the effect that the boiters
were dissatisfied with the leadership OF
Sir Mackenzie Bowel, and wanted a ne"
Premier - ,...,
Sir Richard Cartwright tOppositon,
criticised the statement severely, and said
that the men who appeared TO be Trying
TO do what was right in the whole CIR
cumstances was Sir Mackenzie Bowel
The House then adjourned until To-