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The Portland daily press., 1896-11-27
CUMBERLAND.

CUMBERLAND.
West Cum berland, Novem Der 26-Mrs
Fl. l.. Shaw has returned from q visit to
her mother in Rockland.
Miss Ethel Shaw and little niece
Muriel, have been spending few days
with her brother in Portland.
Rev. +. W. Davis of Cumberland Gen.
tire, will exchange with Rev. W. C. Vent
worth next Sunday.
Miss Florence Leighton is visiting her
aunt at Cape Elizabeth.
NORWAY.
Norway, Novem Der 25.-Ths snow has
nearly disappeared from the streets and
highways and wagons are in use once
more.
g The prospective electric railway to
North Waterford, Harrison and Bridg-
ton is the principal topic of converse
tion at present. Opinions differ greatly
as to the praotibility of the road or
whether it will be built at all. All opin-
ions seem to be in accordance with the
peouniary interest of those making
them. One thing is sure, most of the
interests and push must emanate from
people along the line and at the terminus
Of the route.
Officer bassett has done fine thing in
hunting down and capturing that ar
rant thief and outlaw, Elroy Poland,
who had become the terror of the coun-
try. There are Others of the family name
who need looking after. Officer Bassett
is becoming terror to evil doors, both
at home and abroad.
The shoe shop is doing good business
under the new superintendent, MIR.
Gashlow, who is highly commended by
the help generally.
Candidates for the post office are plenty
all being worthy, efficient men, and all
having their friends.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-27
HOUSE LOTS IN DEERINc.
The Very Cream of it All.

NvHE scarcity of good building lots in de-
Il sirable localities in Deering as in Port
land is becoming quite noticeable. On
Pleasant street. which is now and always
will be one Of the very best in the city, there
is scarcely house lot to he had at any price
apart from the plot Of land fronting the ele-
NJ. Eastman, Ira S. Locke, ESQ.,, the late T.
Frank Jones, Mr.. J. C. Colesworthy ana DR..
Strout, these lots the very choicest of any
and all, are now for the first time offered for
sale to those who when ready will build
modern first class residences Don't miss a
good thing and feel bad about it later on A
few cents per foot is no object when the
schoice of permanent residence is in question
as your very life may be at stake. Look
this property over and if the surroundings
are not entirely satisfactory and all other
making, don't buy it. It is for sale by
MYRON E. MOORE. nov18d1mo
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Ottawa. Ont, Novemb Der 26.-Sir
Henry Strong, chief Justice of Canada,
was nominated by the government OF
Canada as the Dominion's representa-
tive on the judicial committee of the
privy council.
Lord Aberdeen has recommended Hon.
W. Laurier, premier Of Canada, to the
imperial authorities for the honor OF
knighthood. 1t is understood that the
PRIMER has consented to be knighted.
1t is probable. though it is not yet dscid-
ed, that Mr.. Laurier will 60 to Engla n d,
accompanied by Nine. Lnurisr. to receive
the honor at the hands Of Her Majesty.
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CITY OF PORTLAND.
Notice to Contractors.

GEALED proposals for building a pipe
- sewer In High street will be Received at
the office of the Commissioner of Public
Works until Saturday, November %, 1896, at
opened and read Plans, specifications and
further information may be obtained at the
office of said commissioners, who reserve the
right to reject any or all bids. Bids should
be marked Proposal for Sewer" and ad-
dressed to GEO. 4. FERNALD, Commission
of Public Works. noy23 div
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WIT AND WISDOM.
Deserving Death.

Deserving Death.
They stood looking at the man who had
been pointed out to them as a popular
writer.
odd you ever see any Of his work."
asked the one IN blue finally.
"Oh, yes,' answered the one In gray.
"Then you must know something about
him. suggested the one in blue.
II do, returned the one in gray. "He's
one of that class of writer's that makes
women 'gargle' when they talk"
Lets kill him, !" said the one in blue.
But they We're afraid of soiling their
clothes, and besides, he wasn't worth the
exertion.-Chicago Post.
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HARPSWELL STEAMBOAT ca.

beginning October 5th 1896. the steamer
MERRYCOEEAG will leave Portland l'T Pier
Portland, daily, Sunday excepted, as follows iei
For Long Is. Chebeague. HarpswelL
Bailey's and Orr's Is. 200 D. m. P' '" % i
Return for Portland, leave Orr's Island v;.
all landings, 100 a. m. Arrive Portland 8. 40
a. IN.
n For Er Gf sor MoG1ds Wednesdays
ISAIAH DANIELS. Gent Manager
octo diff .
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Death Of Sir Frederick Broome.

London, Novem Der 26.-Sir Frederick
Napier Broome, K. g. NJ. G., died at 4
O'Clock this afternoon. He was bornsin
Canada in 1S42, emigrated to New Zea-
land in 1897, and in 1869 came to Eng
land. He was appointed governor OF
West Australia in 1852 and held the office
seven years. He was afterwards governor
of Trinidad. Sir Frederick was con-
trlbutor tosthe magazines and published
two volumes of Yerses
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-27
STEAMERS,
FREEPo9T and FALMOUTH FOREsIDE

Steamers on and after Thursday, Nov. 10 will
leave Portland "-N
For Freeport. and Bustins Island 200 D. m
Return-Leave FreepOrt. (Porters), 65oa m
So. Freeport. a. M, Bustins 7.15 a. M.
For Chebeague, Cousins and Littlejohns. q. 90
p. m.
Return-Leave above landings. 7.45 a. m.
For Falmouth, 200 p. m.
Return-S.15 a. NJ.
oct17tf E. R. NORTON. Manager.
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Envy.

ooh, DEAR" sighed the lady seal. look.
ing out from the tank at the crowd, chow
I wish could be woman and wear one
of those lovely linen waists instead of this
furl"--Indianapolis Journal.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-27
spaniards claim a VICTORY.

Maurid, November 26.-A despatch
from Manila says that the Spanish
troops underEMajor Artega defeated a
body of thesP Philippine, insurgents, whose
losses in killed and wounded were 10
wards of 400 men.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-27

Do not let your dealer palm off on you
any new remedy for colds. Insist on hav-
ing DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-27
MAIN SPRINGS 75c.

Genuine Waltham Resilient Mainsprings
only 7bc, warranted tor one year. MKENNEY
the Jeweler, Monument square. je26dtf
MONEY TO LOAN-On Household goods,
LII Life Insurance Policies, year old Horses,
Carriages, Store fixtures. Furniture Leases,
LIST and End Mortgage, Real Estate, Bonds, Com
mercial Papers discounted; avorible terms.
PORTLAND COLLATERAL LOAN CO., Room
Oxford Building. 3-4
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1t is told that one Rookland young
man made wager with his girl. Ii Nc
Kinley was elected they were to be mar
ried before March A.; if Bryan was
elected, that important ceremony would
have to be deferred four years. And
the young man is now looking over the
stock of wedding rings about town,
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-27
Terrible Mining Disaster.

Breslan, November ga Breslau
newspaper publishes an account of q
co]liery disaster at Czengore, Russian
Poland, in which 80 miners were killed.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-27
Annual Meeting.

THE annual meeting Of the stockholders o
Il the Portland, Mt. Desert and Machias
Steamboat Co. will be held at the general
offices Of the Maine Central Railroad Co.,
Portland, on Tuesday, Dec. 1st, at 8 O'Clock
D. H., to act upon the following articles:
1. 10 hear the report of the Treasurer.
Q. To elect Directors for the ensuing wear
3. To act upon any other business that NAV
come before the meeting.
nov2s Nv GEO. w. YORK, Clerk.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-27

n oST-On Friday afternoon on Congress
~ street, lady's small gun metal and
gold watch with small gold albert and
charms attached. Reward at 103 State street.
Pill
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DEERlNG.

Mr.. Fred Day Of Shailor Fstreet. passed
Thanksgiving with friends at South
Paris.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-27

EOUND-A light brindle bull dog; owner can
L have the same by calling at rear 81 Cotton
Street, proving property, and paying charges.
24-1
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LOST AND FOUND.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for as cents. cash in advance.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-27

M BOTANICAL MASSAGE is for rheunla-
M tism, neuralgia nervous prostration, dvs-
pepsfa, constipation and other chronic diseases,
for palsled and withered limbs and stiff joints.
To retain or regain health you should got par
ticulars at 642 CONGRESS ST. Ladies a, M,
gentlemen p. m. noyI9-4
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MAINE TOWNS.

items of Interest Gathered by CORES
pondents of tho Press.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-27

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children. she gave them Castoria
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-27
MISCELLANEOUS.

Forty words or less fnserted under ttis
Head for ono week for rs OTIS. in advance.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-27

pAINTING, WH1TEwASHING-P
4 In all branches done, cheapest in Portland.
w. GAS, 8 Salem St. DBL
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MONEY TO LOAN.

ON mortgages for long or short time. PARTIES
wishing 10 build, Or to borrow money Oh real
estate SECURITY can obtain funds on favorable
terms. SCARBOROUGH BROS. & CO.. SO Ia
Excaange street. nug5dM
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-27

CHARLES SHERRY'S new hair cutting
~ room, 4o3 IL Congress street, near Elm
Cup one flight is fully equipped with the
electric brush. No danger Of taking cold
after cutting when this brush is used. Gree
with every hair cut.) 2l-i
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EOR SALE-In Portland, Me-. retail bust
Il ness, very best location, doing about
$40 900 per year, has more than thrilled it
self in four years. will show books; reason
for selling, wish to retire from business; no
Better opportunity ever offered. Address
Box $50, Portland, Me. 23-1
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-27

+ the Jose Building, 9s Exchange street,
suite of rooms, well Furnished, steam heat,
Janitor services and fire proof vault Rent
reasonable. BENJAMIN SHAW, 81 10 E1-
change street. 2S-1
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-27

DARTJES visiting Boston, who would
Il prefer private house to hotel will find
nice accommodations at Is Worcester square
21-1
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LHOR RENT-A pleasant locateds modern
II house in western part of city, conven-
lent to Congress street cars, containing ten
rooms and bath heated by steam, ETC., etc.,
immediate possession. For particulars apply
to Real Estate office Of FRED'K S. VAIL.
26-1
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75C.

New Resilient Waltham Mainsprings, the
best made, only 75c, warranted. McKEN-
NEY, the Jeweler. Monument &c. augSdtf
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-27

WE shall deliver ice cream in Portland all
w day THANKSGIVING Orders by mail,
DEERINd ICE CREAM co. Spring Street,
Wooofords. BAL
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-27
MARRY ME- ARRABALA.

A ND | will buy you such a pretty ring at
IA McKenney's. A thousand OF them, the bes
tho largest, the pretriest stock Engagement
and Wedding rings q speciality. McKENNY
The 3eweler, Monument Square ian15ft
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-27

NOTICE.. NJ. Watkins, custom tailor,
All Wool Business Suits from s12 to SAG.
Black Worsted Cutaway Suits from S1S to
$50. Overcoats from S12 to $40. Pants from
$3 to So. 0ct5 3mon
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-27

PHOTOGRAPHS: PHOTOGRAPHER
Thirteen cabinet photographs. thee differ
ent styles, for two dollars. THE ELITE
STUDIO, 235 IL Middle st. 26-I
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WANTED.

WANTED-Many persons who take wtiskey,
w morphine, opiam and tobacco say they
want to get cured of the disease it has brought
dp voa 10 to e I Kee Ie1 II hess %ny
Me-, and be redeemed from such bondage
Oct21-N
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DEADER WANTED-A young man to read
~ aloud evenings. Apply to H. r. S.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-27
IF WE WANTED A CLOCA

WE Would go to McKenney's because he has
w more up-to-date Clocks than all the other
stores combined. His 600 alarm clock is wax
ngs 1R the town. Clocks, 95c I'd 5000,
MCKINNEY. The Jeweler. Monument Square
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-27

F11O leftover rent at 116 Winter street:
Il convenient rooms and bathroom, fur
mace. gas and sebago; good stable. Price S25
per month. 23-l
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-27

MI ONEY TO LOAN-On first OF second
wi mortgages on real estate, personal
lateral Security inquire ah % Of Els IGBBY co
Co., AZ 1-2 Exchange street. 14-4
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-27

FOR sALE-For investment; a modern two
Il family detached house, containing 10
for 1924 per year. Price to quick purchaser
only. $27o0; will take part cash; balance on
mortage If desired. Apply Real Estate
ONCE, First National Bank Building,
FREDERICK S. VAIL. Pill
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FOR RENT-Twelve very desirable rooms
suitable for boarding house; hot water,
bath room, etc. Price low: also first ciass
store. SOUTHWORTH BROS. 1o5 Middle ST.
25-l
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WANTED-AGENTS

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for 25 cents cash in advance.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-27

XNYANTED-An honest boy, Is OF 16 yea1s
w of age to drive team and help inside.
Address MR.. FOX, Press Office. 26-1
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IF YOUR WATCH KICK
wANTED-MALE HELp.

Forty words inserted under this hea
ono week for % cents. cash in advance.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-27

EOR SALE-Choice building lot of six
L. acres, good Ian for cultivation, foul
ton; in full view OF Portland and Casco Bay
10 minutes walk from eaectrics; good street
good neighbors adjoining; forced sale, Price
street. 23-1
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-27

POOMS TO LET-One large fr1nt room on
Ia second floor, with use of hath; also two
connecting rooms, could be used for light
house keeping; all sunny and pleasant. Ad-
dress M, this Office 21-1
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FOR RENT-On Deering st. Furnished
rooms, with steam heat and bath BEN
JAMlN +. HARRIS, Chambers, Cor. Exchange
and Middle Sts. 361
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-27

ITO LET-A pleasant lower rent, No. Sher.
Promenade. 261
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ITO LET-One-half of store No. 51o Congress
= st. Enquire of r. B. SWIFT, Gal

FOR RENT-In western part of city, on
u Congress St., near Melen st., very
pleasant rent OF seven rooms and bath with ali
steam heating apparstus. Excellent LEGATION
for a Physician. Apply at once to Real Estate
Office. FREDK. s. VAIL 241
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-27

NOR RENT-In central part of city, an
Il upper and lower tenement in modern
house, containing and rooms each both
rents have rooms floor. Price to good
desirable parties only $13 and $i4 per
month. Apply Real Estate Once, First
VAIL. 21-1
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-27

&77 AAA to loan on first and second
Cpl ,OVO mortgages on real estate In
Portland and vicinity; also money to loan
any good collateral security. Terms reason
able. W. P. CARR, Room s, 1856 Middle st.
1914
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-27

$3O 600 to loan on first and second
IN Portland and vicinity also money to loan
on bonds, notes and any good collateral
ecurity. Enquire of N. s. GARDINER, 1856
Middle street. Room 4, 49,
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-27

ITO LET-At No. 81 Oxford street, upper
IL tenement of six rooms; all in good
order; water closet on same floor; pleasant
and desirable rent. Apply at No. % BOYD
street. Ring right hand bell. Eli
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-27

foR SALE,Driv ing horse; weighs about
l. 1000 pounds; good driver double or single
not AFRAID OF anything; will sell cheap as
SON, 2O1 Commercial street. 9s.tf
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-27

FOR SALE-G God second hand sleigh. only
$40. worth double the price, may be seen
Ct SO Exchange st. Also large Plush lined
black robe, and harness, very cheap.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-27

FOR sALE-Qne share each in the Casco and
Address P. 3. BOX 1859, Portland Portland M nsSDsi0n
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-27

EOR SALE-Balance of our Hyacinth
j. Crocus and Narcisus Bulbs at reduced
prices. KENDALL & WHITNEY, Federal
and Temple streets. 29-1
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-27

EOR SALE-At a bargain, brick house
Il with stone trimmings; ten minutes walk
OF post office and city building, overlooking
Lincoln park, 16 rooms all open into halls
Al modern conveniences. f. II. HARTFORD,
81 IL Exchange street. oil
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-27

FOR RENT-Near Eastern Promenade IN a
new observation-disclosures an upper and lower
rent OF 9 rooms and bath, each has magnificent
Views OF surrounding country and in every
Real Estate Office FRED'K S. VAIL, 25-l
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-27

FOR SALE-5O pullets OF the mixed variety,
: brown Leghorns. B. Plymouth Rock and
btack Minorcas, also % hens two years old.
Maine. gS1
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-27

ITO LET-Upper rent of six or seven rooms
i and bath, in new house No. 10 Lincoln
street, Woodfords, Me-, open plumbing, and
heated throughout by hot water. Apply on
the premises 2f-2
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OF FOR sALE-A very desirable lot
IL located near Fort Alien Park: has
magnificent view of Casco Bay and Islands.
Price low to desirable party. Apply at
once Real Estate Office, First National Bank
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-27

no LET-Very comfortable winter rooms
L with board at ID Spring St. no26-4w
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-27

NOR RENF-In the western part of the city
Il near the Spring street electrics, a
pleasant, compact and well arranged eight
room cottage, No 1913 Clark street. BENJA-
MIN SHAW, 81 1-2 Exchange street. 26-1
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TOILET.
Forty words inserted under this head
one week for rs cents cash in advance.

ENOR RENT-In western part of city, q
pleasantly located modern house of 10
rooms and bath, heated by steam. ETC., etc.
immediate possession. For particulars APP
Ply to Real Estate Office, of FRIEDRICH S.
VAIL. 27-1
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E'oh SALEI,Newspaper and job office for
- a SALE well well, located in smart thriving
sscription to paper Increasing: Yields GOOD
inco me to practical printer Terms easy:
grand opening to the right man. For par
street, Room 4. 40 oelI
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FOR SALE.

EoR sALE-one large oak and birdseye
4 maple sideboard, cost 500: price S55
Must be sold at once. F. O. BAILEY a. Co
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-27

MONEY TO LOAN-On first or second
bonds, life Insurance policies, or any good
securities; notes discounted at low rate of
interest. |. P. BUTLER, 4S4 Exchange street,
up one flight noy7-4
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-27

NOR SALE-Two fine upright pianos will
IL be sold very low for cash; also two mar
lor Organs. E. o. BAILEY 81 co, 46 Ex.
change street. oe-1
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ITO LET'S rooms, 154 Main street, near
Il Ocean street, Deecing, $500; rooms
corner Mountfort and Newbury streets,
S11 90; whole house rs Myrtle street, rooms
S15; whole house E29 Park street; whole
house 1eI Clark ftreet N. S. GARDINER,
1S5 Middle street. Room 4. I'll
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-27

LsOR ENT-Two good tenements at No. 292
- Congress street. Apply to L. D. AUS
lin. ELL
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-27

EOR sALE-A merchant. tailoring business
II in town forty miles from Boston, estab :
Hshed six years, to be vacated in March if
sold Apply by letter to j. c. T., 297 Broad
way, SomeIville, Mass 1872
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DICYCLES-I want to buy from $4,000 to
ID $4,000 worth of bicycles, new. old, dam
agde.- Pay highest cash price. Call or send
postal to call on you. Also bicycles ex-
done on Saturday. BOSTON STORE, All
Fore street. noy5-4
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-27

FOR SALE-Desirable brick residence 264
IL Bracket, near Carleton ST., in thorough
repair, newly plumbed, ten rooms besides attics
and shed rooms. Large airy. sunny lot. MIST
be sold to settle estate. Easy terms. M P.
FRANK, Administrator, 1856 Middle St
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-27

LHOR SALE-Musical instruments Dull
y times, but Halves has such bargains in
will patronize him tor pianos, music boxes.
violins, banjos guitars, mandolins, har-
mo5nihcas, comets, elaronets, superior violin
and banjo strings, popular music, music
music line. Please call. HAWES', No. Ala
Congress street. 31-4mos
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-24
SUNDAY. NAY "a. 1896.
THIRTYFOUR PAGES.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN.-The Turkish garrison in Namos
Crete, is still besieged by force Of 1000 insur-
gents Troops were called out in Florence
to quell riot made by strikers == The formal
proclamation Of the date of the Cars coronation
was publicly read in the Senate Square of the
Kremlin.
CONGREsS.-Both branches in session. ===
Senate: The Filled Cheese bill was taken up and
three proposed amendments were laid on the
table Mr.. Allen spoke in favor OF the Butler Bond
bill 80 House M. Howard introduced reso-
buttons impeachirg the President. but they were
rejected by an almost unanimous vote; several
conference reports were acted on.
DOMESTIC.-President D. c. Gilman. in re-
Spouse to appeals from the trustees and faculty
Of Johns Hopkins University, decided to remain
in Baltimore. - The Presbyterian Assembly
discussed the care OF their aged ministers and
their children. - 1t decided by the Meth
odst General Conference to elect a missionary
bishop for Africa to succeed Bishop Taylor. who
was declared non-effective. - In the New
York State Intercollegiate games at Syracuse
Syracuse University won easily. - The Bap-
list Missionary Union at Asbury Park continued
its session - Minister Willis arrived in
Washington and gave his views on the condition
Of affairs in Hawaii
CITY AND SUBURBAN-1t was reported that
the Rapid Transit Commissioners might resign
On account of the recent decision OF the APP
pellate Division. - The announcement or the
assignment of Abbey, Schoefel Grau was
made. - 4 muster Of Squadron \ and the
First Signal Corps was held by General SIC
Lewee at Van Cortlandt Park. =-= reception
was given for William Brookield by the Repub-
leans Of the XIIIth Congress District. -
The opening races Of the New Rochelle Yacht
Climb were hell -- Winners at Morris Park:
Clenmoyne. Horoscope, St Maxim. Intermission
Premier Hornpipe. - Stocks were strong and
active.
THE WEATHER.-Forecast for today: Fair
and slightly warmer. The temperature yesterday;
Highest IS degrees; lowest, G6; average I23s.