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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-11
RoCKLAND REPUBLICANS.
Delegates Chosen to State and District
District Conventions Last Night.
ESPECIAL TO THE pREss.l

I
Rookland, April 10.-The Republicans
held a caucus in the City hall tonight for
the purpose of choosing delegates to the
State and District conventions Mayor
Loyejoy presided and 4. A. Winslow was
secretary. The delegates are as follows
District convention, in Auburn, April
IS: Ephriam Perry, J. W. Anderson, E.
Mont Perry, G.. A. Crockett, W. s..
White, r.. B. MacAllister, D. n. Mort
land, Charles d.. Jones. John Lovejoy,
NJ. S. Austin, W. NJ. Tapley, G. T.
Saul, j. E. Rhoades, c. E. Littlefeld.
State convention in Portland April is,
A. j. Bird, A. T. Crocke tt, A. +. St.
Clair, +. A. Peterson, W. S. White,
William T. Cobb, D. N. Mortland, F. A.
Winslow, NJ. A. johnson, James Fer
maid, D. 81. lngraham, B. r. Andres,
S. N. Bird and j. Q. Cleveland.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-11
Chicago Bucket shops Kaided.

Chicago, April 10.-Yesterday after
noon raid was made upon the Public
Stock Exchange the big concern doing a
bucket shop business at 1876 Washington
street. There were over 125 men in The
place at the time, and tne appearance of
the officers was the signal for grand
rush Possibly fifteen men escaped, but
the remainder were held prisoners. The
police and officers of the Civic Federation
then began quitting the place, and the
big black boards, tickers and other para
phernalia were removed
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-11
A FRATERNAL VISIT.
A. G. Pray Camp of Auburn Entertained
by Shepley Camp Sons of Veterans.

Last evening party of 80 of the men,
bers of A. G. Pray Camp and Ladies'
Aid of s. of ", Of Auburn, were at the
headquarters of Shepley Camp, S. of
", as the guests of the camp and their
Ladies' Aid.
party at the hall, they were seated at
the tables which had been spread with
numerous good things 10 tempt the
palates of those gathered about the festal
boards. The following unique menu had
been arranged for the occasion:
Me and You.
When on those lines you fondly gaze,
We trust you'll make determinations
That you'll be temperate in your ways,
Nor cause your stomach sad sensations.
Not that we value overmuoh
These small eatables in question,
But that our love for you is such
We'd save you from the indigestion.
Sentiments OF tho Committee.
Oysters.
Care all in q stew
Meats.
Boiled Ham, Roast Pork
Salads
Salmon, Salmon, Salmon
Paradise. Sebago, Agony
Ice Cream
Cape Elizabeth Fog Cake
Pickles, Crackers
Rolls, Coffee
Aftor the company had satisfied the
wants of the inner man the hall was re-
arranged for the remainder OF the exer-
oises.
The assembly was then called to ord er
by Capt. Soule, who in few words ex-
tended the greetings of Shepley Camp
and Ladies' Aid, to those present from
the Auburn organizations
After the few words of welcome had
been extended the company prepared to
form for. the march and circle preparatory
to an order OF ten dances The dance
order was we'll arranged, and on the
front side was inscribed: Sin the Name
of E. c. & L., Shepley Camp, No. ana
Their Ladies' Aid Society, welcome A.
G. Pray Camp, No. 2, and their Ladies
Aid Society. April 10. 1896
| The committee to do these things are
Deacon Elliott, Chief of Staff Prince,
Gen. johnson, Harry Howard. Tom
Elliott, Mrs. w. r. Gribben, Miss Maude
Waddell, Miss Edith A. Grihben, Miss
Nellie Parker, Mrs. Charles Alexander.
The dance will be bossed by Deacon
Elliott Aver.
| These next, as assistant deaoons, -
dispute with tho above for the honois,
Gen. johnson Sitckney, Chief Of staff
Prince.
N. B.-Observe carefully the music
'fO1d Reliable'' furnishes it. We
couldn't SRA" better than Hamilton. y
On the opposite side Of the dance order
was pleasing number of Terpsichorean-
isms. which were INDUCED in until the
time that the party separated to depart
| for their train.
| The affair was one o. the most enjoy.
able of the season and it was with regret
that the company parted to go to their
homes.
| The relations existing between the Au
burn and Portland organizations are Of
the most pleasant, and such gatherings
are of social and fraternal benefit.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-11
NEWS OF THE BALL PLAYERS.
Mike Sullivan and Woods Opposing Pitch
ers in That Manchester Game,

The game at Manchester between a
picked team composed Of New England
leaguers, and the Boston University nine.
Thursday, was won by the former 10 to
10, the leaguers winning the game on
an exceptionally fine. batting squirt in the
last inning. Mike Sullivan pitched for
the oollegians and was in great form,
holding his opponents down to nine hits
John Leighton played left field and is
credited with one of the hits. Shelter,
Flanagan, Fitzmaurioe, Doyle, Cotter,
Ferson, and Woods are among the IA
miliar names which appear in the score.
John leighton in writing to friend
in this CITY of the game, says that Sulli-
van was in great form, and adds: 81
wish Big Mike was with us this season.
He is great pitcher. Person opened for
us; pitching good ball with great speed.
l think his services will be required by
one of the National league teams this
year, as he is very fast and his arm oil
right. Woods finished the last four in
Mugs with us, and they could not touch
him for hit. This youngster is great
ball player, as Portland will see before
the season is over"
The score shows that the Boston col
leigans did not make run or hit after
Woods went in to pitch.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-11
Tonawanda Rioters Sentenced.

Buffalo, N. Y. April 1o.-Captain
George Hyde. convicted of murder in the
second degree for the killing of Captain
Phillips and his son at Tonawanda last
October, was this morning sentenced to
Auburn prison for life. Captain Graves
who pleaded guilty to manslaughter was
sentenced to sixteen years imprisonment
Irving Collins and John Quirk who
pleaded guilty to Granddaughter in the
second degree, were sentenced to eleven
years imprisonment. The others who
pleaded guilty to rioting, got short
sentences,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-11
Maine Schooner Turning

New York, April 10.-The steamsr
Triniad, which arrived Friday morning
from Bermuda, reported that at foDr
O'Clock Thursday afternoon. one hundreh
and thirty miles southeast of Sandy
Hook, she passed the schooner Sheepcoro
on IRE. There is no record of any schuon.
er named Sheepcote, and the burning
vessel was probably the Sheepsoot. of ia
tons register, built at Wisoasset. Maine.
and owned by r. ., Rundlstt.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-11
Insurgents Are Bandits.

New York, April 10-A Herald special
from ST. Petersburg says: ''The official
Journal De st. Petersburg in the course
of strong article IN Spain's determined
efforts to suppress the Instruction in
Cuba, says the instruction is merely or
ganized brigandage. Hence the insur-
gents have no right to be considered belli-
gerents. 1t is sufficient, says the Journal,
to state that the chiefs of the instruction
are negroes like MRceo or strangers like
Roloff and Maximo Gomez.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-11
oIdtown Case Dis missed.

Bangor, April 1o-The Oldtown election
case was dismissed without costs nv
agreement of counsel Judge Emery said
that it was grave question whether il
was open to either side to ask the court
to recount the vote. The law is now in
definite as to a recount by court
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-11

Bangor, April 10-The body of George
Orr boy II years old, who was drowned
last November while skating on Still
water river, was found in the ice In the
Penobscot river, four miles above Ban
gor, this morning. The body was terri
bly, deoomposed and mutilated and Was
recognized by the clothing.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-11
Gov. Hughes Supports New Governor.

Tucson, Arizona, April 10.-Since the
removal of Governor II ughes and the ap-
pointment of his successor, B. j. Frank
lin, the Democrats of the territory have
awaited with interest the course of the
Star, ex-Goy. Hughes's paper, with re-
gard to the new administration. The
Star announces editorally today it's full
faith in the capsbihty and integrity of
the new governor, pledging to his admin
istrat1on its cordial support.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-11
Contract for Biddeford Masonic Hall
Awarded.
ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.T

Biddeford, April 10.-The contract for
the Masonic Temple was tonight awarded
to Charles H. Adams of Norway, whose
bid is said to have been $36, 500. Twelve
bids were submitted. The highest was
s57, 600, by Octavius Brown, Biddeford.
The plumbing, contract will be sub-let
to Charles S. Ham, and the Biddeford
contract for granite work to Alfred Good.
win of Biddeford
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-11
It's sure to be worth the reading

season, the team that gets him will be
lucky. In his '93 form Person had no
equal in the New England league.
Portland people can be proud of Pitch
er Woods's work in Manchester Thurs
day. The young man will be one of the
stars of the league this summer.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-11
sardine Business Is Poor.

Eastport, April 10.-The close time for
sardines..,,ends Wednesday. April Is, but
the Passport factories will probably not
be opened for some time yet. The hun
dreds of men who have been out of en-
ployment since December have a rather
discouraging outlook.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-11
Henry r. Jackson, Winthrop Centre
Columbia River salmon Fishing Begi

Astoria, Ore, April 10.-The fishing
season in the Columbia river was opened
this morning. There Is every evidence
that no fish will be- caught or delivered
to cannery men today A company of
militia are under arms in Washington
opposite here to protect the traps on and
near Sand Islanl. The federal authorities
are more likely to prevent traps from be-
ing used in their present position. No
immediate trouble is anticipated.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-11
Anxious in England About Cuba,

London, April 10-James O'Kelley
mem Der for Rosoommon has given
notice that on Monday next he will ask
Mr.. Curz0n, under secretary of tho for
eign Office, whether Lord Salisbury in
tends to direct the British consul general
in Cuba to report upon the condition of
Cuba with reference to the state of war
which is alleged TO exist upon that
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-11

A New Haven, Conn, dispatch says
that Michael Doherty of that city has
signed with the Augusta team of the
New England league. He will play short
stop and captain the team. Doherty was
wanted by the Scranton, Pa, and the
Brookton teams. He played with Au-
gusta last year.
If Col. Persons arm Is all right this
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-11
Saco Academy Students Give Exhibition
ESPECIAL TO THE PREsS.l

Saco, April 10.-City hall was filled to-
night at the exhibition of physical train
ing by the students of Thornton academy.
The proceeds, together with the Sos raised
by subscription will be used to hire a
coach to train the school team for the in
tersoholastic athletic meet.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-11
.Another Rockland Fire.

Rockland, April 10-Fire was dis
covered tonight at eleven O'Clock in G. L.
Spears stable at Park Place. The loss
on the stable and on the store house ad-
joining will probably be about $1,000; in
sured. The fire is thought to be incen.
diary
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-11

Ruth Cleveland, the Presidents eldest
daughter, developed case of measles
yesterday morning. The cabinet meeting
was held as usual today.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-11
TO CURE a COLD IN ONE DAY.

Take laxative Bromo Quinine tablets
All druggists refund the money if it
tails to cure. Csc.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-11
GREATER NEW YORK.
Mayors of New York and Brooklyn Block
Project of Mr.. Plat.

Brooklyn, n. Y, April 10.-Mayor
Wurster announced .this morning that he
had vetoed the greater New York bill.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-11
The Bill Gone to Albany.

New York, April 1o.-Mayor Strong,
this morning, sent the greater New York
bill to Albany by special messenger The
head of one of the city departments is
authority for the statement that the
igor has disapproved the pill.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-11
ORIGINAL
INCREASE.

Francis Mayhem, Liberty; Joseph P.
Foss, Weston.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-11
Maine Pensions.

Washington, April 10-The following
pensions have been granted Maine PEG
pie:
ORIGINAL.
John L. Flint, Dsmarisootta; Frank
Lewis, Orono.
INCREASE.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-04-15
DOCTORS SHORES & ESTlN
TREAT AND CURE

'atRrrh aud HIi diseases OF the Eye,
Ear, Nose, Throat, Lungs, stomach,
Liver, HOweis, ttidurA- und ItIRddrr,
all chronic, Private Huu Nervous
Diseases Ui both sexes, anu Dis-
eases of Women anu children, sS,OO
= nONTu ron AL nISEASEs-
itcdiciuvs free. Doctor shores. aud
I.stes' motto n - Low zee, quick
cure, und aud Painless TREATMENT"
~ sou cannot came to the ONCE send
stamp Tor Hector shores new symptom
list aud have aour ease diagnosed aud
sea cApeTI advice FREE,
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ZION'S MEDICAL INSTITUTE
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n. ID. ESTES, VI. ID.

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ROME TREATMENT CURES.

Every mnii brings scores Of letters
telling OF the splendid cures cifcci
ed hN nr. q. ". shores Perfect
Home Treatment. NJ cures others
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Doctor shores Sow Symptom List.
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CLAIM TOO MUCH.

We
Mcdi
AR moi DO Iuch
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-07

tails Of her llto there. or any Incidents
Of Il. beyond the fact that II was there
Mary Mngdnlcno bro1thod her last This
statement IA made by various Greek
writer's. nnd one Of them. IN describing
a journey ho made 10 Jerusalem, says
ho saw the tomb NJ Mary Mngdnlene nc
EpheHus There II also good authority
for the statement that the Emperor Leon
removed the remains of Mary Magdaiene
from EphepuH 10 congiantinople IN the
year 800 nnd deposited them IN the
church OF Bt Lazarus,
There are some writer's who say that
while tho Virgin and Mary MhgdaleDo
were living NJ Ephenus they used 70 Bit
on the shores Of the ioarian sea ana
watch the 0reelan gnlloys NJ they d.
reotod their course toward Syria. their
birthplace After Mary Magdnlene's
death the Virgin journeyod baek 10 Syria
20 revisit the scenes hallowed ny the Re-
deemer ana 10 die among them, tradl-
tion having II that nm angel Informed
hor Of the particular day and hour on
which she was 10 breathe her last.
Accompanied by Bt John she vet sail
and soon arrived az Syria, when ihey
reached Jerusalem the Virgin retired 10
Mount Zion, which was but short dis.
thncos from tho palaces In which the
princes Of her blood had lived. and went
20 tho house, NJ n narrated BY several
writer's. which had been Hanotincd by the
descent Of tho Holy Ghost
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-07
ETIQUETTE or WHIST.
Nine Little Rules for Card Players 20
Remember.

Exchange.
The established code OF whist etiquette
contains the following riilos, which were
formulated 20 reprrHs or prevent certain
lmproprlrtion Of conduct during the pro-
gross OF the game. These rules were
adopted by the third American Whist
Congress!
T. No conversation should DO INDUCED
IN during the play. except such hs Il
allowed by the rules OF the game.
2 No player should In any manner
whatever give any intimaiiOn ns 10 the
state % his hand or Of the game, or OF
approval or disapproynl OF a play
No player should lead untll the pre-
cciing trick Is turned ANA quilted.
No player should. after having lead
winning card, draw q card from his
hand for another lead until his partner
has played Tor the current trick
No player should play card IN any
manner 40 ~ 10 call particular attention
to II. nor should he demand that the
cards be palced IN orded 10 attract the
attention Of his partner
No player should purpoaely incur a
penalty because he II willing TO pay for
IT, nor should he make "a second revoke
In order 10 conceal one previously made.
Z, No player should take advantage OF
Information impaired by his partner
through "A breach OF etiquette.
$, No player should object 10 referring
a disputod question OF fact 10 bystander
who processes himself uninterested In
the result OF the game and able TO decide
the question.
?. Bys,andcra should not in any man
ner call attention 10 or give any intimR-
tion concerning the play or the stage OF
the game during the play OF hand
They should not look over the hand OF
a player without permission, nor should
they walk around the table TO look at
the different hands.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-07
SLIGHTLY MIXED.

- ;,ound of tca az one aud rnroo,
A'd a pot Of raspborry jam
Two now laid eggs. dozen pegs.
Aud pound OF rashcrs OF ham"
IN say II over all the way.
And then I'm sure not 20 forget.
For n | chance 10 briug things wrong
Aly mother gets IN such pet
"a pound OF tea at ono and three.
And a pot OF raspberry jam:
Two Now laid eggs. d dozen pegs,
And "a pound Of ruHhcrH OF ham"
There In the hay the children play.
They're having such Jolly fun.
ll 20 there. too. that's what IN do.
A soon Rs my crrandB are done.
"a pound OF tea at one and three.
A pot Of f-or-ncw laid Jam.
Two raspberry eggs with a dozen pegs.
And "A pound OF raAhcrs Of ham"
There's Teddy White afiying hia kite.
lilo thinks himself grand. declare:
ia like TO Try TO iiy Il sky high,
Ever 10 much higher
Than the old church Hpirc,
Ana thoh-an.-then-bu there
- pound OF three and ono at tea,
A pot Of new laid jam.
Two dozen OF eggs, some raspberry pegs.
AMI a pound OF raAhcrs OF ham"
Now. here's the shop. outside III stop
And run through my orders again.
l haven't forEo,--no. no'er a jot-
II shows I'm pretty cute. that's plain.
~ pound OF three az one and tea.
doEon OF raspberry ham,
A pot OF eggs. with dozen pegs
And q rashcr OF now laid Jam"
Lewiston Journal.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-07
cRAvATs AND wAIsTcoATs.
Are Absorbing Great Amount OF Con-
sidera,ion Today
Exchange

Exchange.
Cnvats and waistcoats absorb or
should absorb, great amount OF con.
slderhtion today; the daintiest devices OF
cambric. embroidered and plain, have
been brought into their service, while
grass lawn traced with many colors In
tcrspersed with gold threads forms an
excellent tight waistcoat fastening In
yisibly and the indispensable chiffon ella
borately frillcd may also be trusted to
play the part OF waistcoat with becoming
discretion, The finish OF the waistcoat
at the neck must depend upon the In.
dividual contour OF chin and throat for
whereas some people look charming with
thick rufiic pecping round the top OF
the collar band, others will look at once
sufrooated. tat and dumpy under such
influence.
The woman with long. slim neck
may take unto herself almost any liberty
excepting. perhaps. the plain turn down
linen collar, which does not seem adapted
TO her charms. but which Is, however.
most generally becoming excepting In
extreme cases when the neck Is very
short and thick.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-07
ENGLISH CAPITAL FOR AMERICAN
INVESTMENTS.

Important 20 Americans seeking Eng
Iish Capital for new enterprises A LIST
containing the names and addresses OF
$50 successful promoters who have placed
over flOO, 1000 Sterling In Foreign In
vestments within the last six years, and
over fls,OO0,OO0 for the seven months Of
1896. Prizes. f5, or SIS, payable by postal
order to tho London and Universal Bu-
reau OF Investors, 20, Che0pside, London,
II. c. Subscribers will be entitled, by ar
rangement with the directors to receive
either personal OF letters of introduction
to any OF these successful promoters.
This list is first Class In every respect,
and every man or firm whose name APP
pears therein may be depended upon.
For placing the following 1t will be
found invaluable-Bonds or Shares OF In
dustrial, Commercial and Financial con-
Germs. Mortgage loans, Sale OF Lands.
Patents or Mines,
Directors:-
SIR EDWARD C. ROSS,
HON. WALTER C. PEPYs,
CAPT. ARTHUR STIFFE.
Copyright.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-07

VlsItor-How do you manage TO keep
your father from opening your love let
ters2 Alma-I get my young man to
write on the envelope the words 'Clgdr
price list and when father sees that
he throws the letters unopened into the
waste basket, and | pick them out when
his back is turned, d,-Humorlstische Blaet-
ter
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-07

One Minute is the standard time, and
one Minule Cough Cure Is the standard
preparation for every form OF cough or
cold. II Is the only harmless remedy
that produces immediate results. Chas,
Rogers
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-07

"wlth all the evil things they say OF
our little community" said Satan TO the
new arrival. 81 can at least point with
pride to the fact that there never has
been an Ice trust formed down here
Indianapolis Journal
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-07
RATHER ONE SIDED.

Man makes the most OF stress amlss.
But very seldom shares II.
He frames the yoke OF prejudice
And lovely woman wears II.
Philadelphia Press.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-07

Did you ever think how readily the
blood Is poisoned by oonsupatlon9 Bad
blood means bad health. and premature
old age. Dewittes Little Early Risers,
the famous little pills. overcome obstinate
constipation. Chas, Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-07
The u. S. Govt Reports
show Royal Baking Powder
SUPERIOR to ali Others.

All the patent medicines advertised in
this paper, together with the choicest
perfumery. and toilet articles etc. can
be bought at the lowest prices at ]. w.
Conn's drug store, opposite Occidental
Hotel, Astoria.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-07

Mrs. r. DeYoung, Vaudeville, Ia,
writes; l have used one Minute Cough
Cure for six years both for myself and
children. and consider 1t the quickest
acting and most satisfactory Cough Cure
/ have ever used. Chas. Rogers
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-07

"what do you admire most about
Snobbes literary work. THE eompen-
satlon he manages to get for It, replied
the person who is chronlcally envious'-
Washington Star.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-07

Eczema is frlghtful afiilctlon, but like
all other skin diseases It can be perma-
nently cured by applications OF DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve II never falls to
cure Piles. Chas, Rogers.