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The Portland daily press., 1896-12-12
Liberal Art Exhibition.

The Liberal Art Exhibition of the State
of Maine and the Box studio exhibition,
will be opened to the public Monday,
January 18th. These joint exhibitions
have secured a hall in the new Baxter
block, and they will be open free to
the publiu as before. Circulars to artist
exhibitors will be issued shortly. If any
ons desiring to exhibit should be over
looked, will they kindly accept this notice
as an invitation ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
from January 4th, 9th and 9th. Take the
elevator to fourth floor.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-12
vi {, ! i i 1
"Merit talks" the Ez HH-
intrinsic value of ~ b EN G.
Hoods Sarsaparilla. III GSh U HA ez|

Merit in medicine means the power to
cure. Hoods Sarsaparilla possesses actual
and unequalled curative power and there
fore it has true merit. When you buy
Hoods SarsaparilIa, and take it according
to directions, to purify your blood, or
cure any of the many blood diseases, you
are morally certain to receive benefit.
The power to cure is there. You are not
trying an experiment. 1t will make your
blood pure, rich and nourishing, and thus
drive out the germs of disease, strengthen
the nerves and build up the wholesystem.
Severe Case of Dyspepsia
81 suffered from dyspepsia 20 years. I
had feeling as though there was lump
in my stomach. did not dare to eat
meat or warm bread, very few vegetables,
for fear of the great distress food caused
me. experienced relief right after COM
mencing to take Hoods Sarsaparilla. My
appetite increased, gained in general
health and strength. I can eat almost any
thingnow without discomfort. Although
had been an invalid for twenty years, I
can truthfully say that am better than
for long time. Inever weighed SO much
in my life." MRS. EMILY F. BUMP, 40
Portland Street, Middleboro, Mass.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-12
PERSONAL.

Rev. Rollin I. Hack will preach at
the woodfordsl Congregational church
tomorrow forenoon in exchange with
Rev. Edwin P. Wilson.
Miss erie, Miss Hobbs, Miss Soule.
and Miss Alice Blanchard ale In New
York attending the meeting of the
National Indian Association as delegates
from the Maine Branch.
Insurance Commissioner Carr was in the
city yesterday.
Hon. P. P. Burnham of Bridgton Is at
the Falmouth.
Rev. Charles S. Rioh of Stockbrid &c,
Mass. is visiting his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Andrew j. Rich. Mr.. Rich ia in
poor health and will not return for sew
eral days.
Rev. George d. Lindsay, pastor of Con-
press street church. Portland, will preach
at the Methodist churches in Dexter and
Ripley next Sunday, in exchange with
Rev. ]. f. Haley. Mr.. Lindsay has for
several years been the president of the
Maine State Chautauqus, aud is one of
the foremost preachers and lectures in
the state. By request of the pastor he
will give his popular lecture on "Manli-
ness" at the Dexter Methodist church,
Saturday evening, at 7.45. Admission
1Oc. All are cordially welcome. This
lecture has met with great favor in many
of the larger cities and villages of the
stats. Eastern Gazette.
L. @. Morse Of Pittstield is announced
as a candidate for United States pen
sion agent for Maine.
Miss Octavia Carroll is in Berlin, Ger
many, but expects to snil soon for Ores
den.
Col. Elbrilge Gerry was IN the city
yesterday and left for visit to Water
ford.
Mr.. Charles Henry Vose, has been visit
ing the past week in Boston, the guest OF
Mr.. John P. Squire, I'd.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-12
CHESTNUT St. Church.

In Chestnut street church tomorrow
morning, DR.. Parsons will conclude the
series on "The three Johns Of Church
History" Subject tomorrow morning,
John Wesley. At s p. m. he will preach
on keep to the right, and keep NOV
ing.n The session of Sunday school will
be deovted principally to temperance ex-
eroises, in which young and old will par
ticipate A cordial invitation is Extend
ed to all to be present.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-12
Princes of Jerusalem.

At the annual meeting of Portland
Council of Princes of Jerusalem, Ancient
Accepted Scottish Rite, held at Masonic
hall last evening, the following officers
were elected:
Grand MASTER Willard T. Hicks.
Deputy Master-A. d. Pearson.
Senior Warden-Franklin d. Rogers.
Junior Warden--Albert H. Burroughs.
Seoretary-William N. Howe.
Recommendation o. Fox.
Master Of Ceremonies-Charle F.
Tobie.
Almoner-Cha Walker.
M. of Entrances Reuben +. Sawyer.
Tyler-Warren o. Carney.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-12
washinetonian Meeting.

The ninth meeting of fthe new Wash
ingtonIan movement will be held in Cos
pei Mission hall tomorrow evening at 2
o'clock. The meeting will be addressed
by Rev. ". Nd. Kimmell, Hon. A. f.
Moulton, Rev. 9. F. Pearson. Geo. I'll.
Blake, Esq, and others. There will be
good music. Evesvh~G7 invited and
made welcome.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-12
At Y. M. G. A.

An entirely new and pleasing feature
will be introduced in the song service of
the men s. meeting at Y. NJ. G. A. hall,
sunday at 4.3O p. m. Vocal solos and
ouartettes will be reproduced by the
graphophone. The meeting is free to all
men. Positively no one but men admit
ted.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-12
where to Get the Best Clothing.

or the least money is what is puzzling. There
are many, however, who know from experience
that we sell reliable clothing of our own manu-
facture, strong stylish and up-ro-date, at prices
so.low that we have no competition. We are in
the wholesale district, only one minutes walk
Tom post office. but it will pay you to take the
extra time to examine our styles and prices
LEWIS. HALL & CO., Wholesale Clothiers, I'd
door below Post Office, Middle street.
novtu, th&sat,t
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-12
The Chapman National Bank.

vEyHE Annual Meeting of the Stockholders
OF The Chapman National Bank Of
Portland, Maine, will be held at its Banking
1897. at 10 O'Clock a. M, FOR the election
of directors for the ensuing year, and the
transaction Of any other business that NAV
LEGALLY come before the meeting.
CHESTER Fl. PASE, Cashier.
Portland, Dacember 10, 1896. flec12dtd
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-12
The Ordination Service.

There viii be an ordination service at
the Abyssinian Congregational church
on Monday evening next, when Rev. 4
A. Smythe will be ordained and in
stalled pastor. At the close Of the ser
Woe there will be reception, to all of
which the public is cordially invited.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-12

w. W. Mansfield & Co., wholesale jew
elers, at 241 Middle St, offer their entire
stock of watches. clocks, jewelry. silver
ware, opera glasses, diamonds, ETC., for
sale at retail until January first.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-12
Canal National Bank.

rsyHE Annual meeting of the stockholders
Of the Canal National Bank of Portland
for the election Of seven Directors. and for
the transaction OF any other business that
at fheir banking house on Tuesday, the 18th
dav al January, 1897, at Ii O'Clock a. M
GEORGE G. PETERS. Cashier.
December y, 1850 dec12eodtd
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-12
Fire at Higgins Beach.

The summer cottage owned by Mr..
Mckinney, looated at Higgins beach,
burned yesterday morning about -four
O'Clock. How the fire caught is un'
known. The building was two storied,
and worth about 5000. 1t was total
loss
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-12
ANNUAL MEET ING.

gUyHE annual meeting of the Stockholders
OF The First National Bank of Portland
for the election of Directors for the ensuing
year, and the transaction of any other bust.
ness that may legally be presented, will be
10Th day of January, 1897, at 10 O'Clock a
M J. E. WENGREN, Cashier.
dec2dtd
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-12
FIREMEN WANTED AT ONCE

Two first class fremen on Cumberland
in a year-no lost time. Address, stating
Se and experiences o atten
j. M. LAWN, Berlin, N. H. deci2d1w
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-12

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All drug
gists refund the money il it fails TO cure 2oc
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-12

""' Portland. D ecember IL. 1896.
N HE question
Il Christmas Shop
pers ask US often
est is what to give a
MANI"
And it is an easy one.
Easy to answer be-
cause this store is full Of
things appropriate for a
mans Christmas present.
We've issued today a
nice little book entitled
Suggestions for Christ
mas Shopping" and if
you are unfamiliar with
what there is new in the
market, or knowing it all
are unable to decide. this
is the booklet you want.
It's object is to impart all
the information that's
possible, to offer helpful
hints and assist you in
making up your list of
gifts to your own satlsfac-
ton and the lasting ap-
proval of your friends. 1t
Classics the items &C
cording to price, SO when
you've finished the sum
of money outlay is be-
fore you,-,.and that saves
a deal of worry.
Ask for one of them at
the first department you
come to, or we'll send it
by mail on request.
At the Santa Clausian
Knicknacks for the Christ
mas stockings are in the
basement, You'll feel
like a child yourself
again after a tour Of this
most interesting part Of
the store. 'Twould be
a callous heart indeed
that would not catch
some of the spirit of
Christmas for all this
p.ealth of juvenile de.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-12
THE PRESS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

Owen, Moore s. Co.
Eastman Bros & Banroft.
j. R. Libby.
Geo. C. Shaw & Co.
II. Fl. Hay & Son.
Rines Bros. Coz.
Portland Stove Foundry Co.
John f. Hutchinson.
DR. L. S. Lombard.
FiTemen Wanted.
Canal National Bank.
First Natianal Bank.
Chapman National Bank.
Messengers Notices..
New Wants, To Let, For Sale, Lost. Found
and Similar advertisements WILDE found under
heir appropriate heads ON Page 6.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-12
NEW ADvRKr1sumErrs.

store Open This Evening,
A Free Show!
which, we think, out-stod'
dards stoddards best
screen views.
Six spectacular spectacIes
worth your coming a long
distance to see.
Six charming window dec
orations in our Congress
st. windows.
Games. Please examine the fol-
lowing list of games and
the prices. These are what make
home sociable, and keep the young
folks in evenings,
cent games.
Snap.
Peter Coddle.
Old Maid.
Heads and Tails.
Lotto.
1Oc games
Tiddledy Winks
Authors.
Drawing Teacher.
Cinderella.
Little Bo-peep.
Old Maid.
Robinson Crusoe.
Would Joe.
Cock Robin.
IL 1-2c
Steeple Chase
Red Riding Hood
News Boy.
Tit Tat Toe.
Watermelon Puzzle.
Puss in the Corner.
25c
Hare and Hounds
Business Going to Work.
Pat and His Pigs.
Robin Hood.
Jack Straws.
Brownies.
Colois.
Tiddledy Winks.
Zoo Animals,
Authors
Fortune Telling.
Drawing Teacher.
Happy Families.
'sPillow Dix"
Uncle Sam.
Heather.
Letters.
Cinderella.
Snap.
Modes Of Travel Cut Up.
Locomotive Picture Puzzle.
Cut up History.
Jack and the Bean Stalk.
Red Riding Hood.
Alphabet Blocks.
DR.. Busby.
Mother Goose.
Capt. Kidd.
y. S. Map Puzzle.
| Steeple Chase.
'sThe Night before Christmas"
The Race for the Cup.
Bicycle Game.
Limited Mail and Express.
75c
Telegraph Boys
Soc
Office Boy.
$1.OO
The evening times., 1896-02-20
THERE ARE 1000 CHANCES.
Remar ka bic Offer of the washington
Newspaper Syndicate on the En-
cyclana edic icfiannrv

Remarka bic Offer of the Washington
Newspaper Syndicate on the En-
cyclOpaedic Dictionary
The Washington Newspaper Syndicate,
which has acquired control OF the new
Encyclopaedia Dictionary in this territory,
has adopted q novel scheme for advertising
and popularizing this magnificent work in
their field.
The syndicate believes That 900 sets
OF the book, distributed through this city
and suburbs. will create widespread COM
ment and lead TO the immediate introduc-
tion and subsequent distribution of thou
sands more in the shortest possible space
OF time. With this in view, il is proposed
TO supply the first 1000 applicants with
complete sets of this great work at the
nominal price OF $16 Irregular subscription
price $42l: and this upon an initial pay
nicnt of only So; the remainder being pay
able in small monthly misunderstanding
q whole year.
This proposition is liberal, almost beyond
belief. and it can scarcely be doubted that
these introductory sets Will all be speedily
distributed. The book may be seen and
examined, during the next few days, at
The evening times., 1896-02-20
DRAMArIc CLOSE OF A TRIAL
Butchers fleaver Flew From the
Handle ann Almost Killed a Witness

hduuie ann alu1Ost htileu Il w ltneSA
Chicago. Yeb. 20.-Nic MarZen was found
guilty last evening or the murder of Fritz
HolZhuetter in this city on January 30,
1895. and condemned to death. The mur
known to have for the purpose of buying
cattle.
The closing scene of the trial was in.
tensely dramatic and almost tragic. While
making the closing address Prosecuting
Attorney Pearson picked up the but cher's
cleaver with which he claimed Marzen
killed BolZbuetter. ard, by way or illus
tration to the jury as to the manner OF the
murderous blow, raised the cleaver over
his head with n quick motion, intending
to bring it down heavily.
But the glisteninR blade flew from the
handle, went over the heads of n dozen
persons and struck a pillar in the court
room, entering the hard wood half an inch
Two men, one of them Charles Pagle, n
witness. sat near the pillar. and the keen
edged steel passed between their heads,
with scarcely an inch of space on either
side.
This excitement was followed by the
collapse of the prisoner while Judge Smith
was reading his instructions. He tried
to rise, his arms fell on the table In front
of him. and he fell forward on his face
Wild excitement was caused in the crowded
courtroom, Mrs. MarZen's shrieks piercing
the air. The judge was compelled to ad
journ court.
The evening times., 1896-02-20
APPLYING THE K RAYS
Shadowgfaph Process Described
By an Expert.
CROOKES TUBE NOT NEEDED
The Trick May He Done With an In
candescent Lamp and Broken
CarbOn-Ordinary Induction Coll
Completes the Apparatus-Differ-
ence Bet ween y and dCathode Lights.
CRISP COMMENTS
nv (OMpETANT CRITICS.

Mr.. W. X L. Dickson. for a number OF
wears associated with Edison at his orange,
N. j., laboratory, and closely identified
with some of the most wonderful of the
Wizards inventions, notably the kineto'
scope. has prepared the following article
on Prof. Roentgen's discovery. Mr.. Dick
son gives, in simple language, easily unoer'
stood by the non.scientific reader, an ex-
PLANTATION of the discovery as applied 10
photography:
Before proceed, let me give three import
ant definitions, which 1 will amplify later:
1. Crookes tube. A glass or bulb thor
oughly exhausted OF air, containing two
electrodes or disks OF platinum or alumni
mum, at one end.
9. Cathode Rays. An electric discharge,
emanating from the negative electrode of
Crookes tube.
g. X Rays. Longitudinal vibrations OF
the ether, found capable OF penetrating
OPAQUE MISUNDERSTANDING their source
from cathode rays generated within the
Crookes tube, and becoming X rays on en-
tering our atmosphere.
Prof. wilhelm Conrad Roentgen has an
nounced to the world in recent article his
great discovery of a new and peculiar light
ray, which emanated II ON Hitt0rf,
Crookes, Geissier OF Lenard tube land which
was capable of penetrating, all opaque OBJ
jects, to a greater or less degree and SO Civ
ing to the world photographs or shadow
graphs" y -
THE x RAYS.
These rays, for lack, Of a better name.
he terms * rays" I'M Icoltradistinction to
o,4h,<lA I<,rs no on iya
He has been able to dlsseet these cathode
rays, and SO separatedhisoX rays, which
appear to be created within the Crookes
tube, and, on passing through the glass to
our atmosphere, assume this penetrability.
Thanks to Profs. sSpottiswoode and
Crookes of London, and dhhtrof, Bluecker,
and Goldstein of Germany, experiments
were made in this phenomenon of vacuum
discharges. Profs. Hertz and Lenard have,
however, during the last few years made
us cognizant of the peculiarities relating
to the penetrability of the cathode rays.
Thus it seems difficult 10 separate Lenards
name from Roentgen's discovery, although
suli credit should be given Prof. Roentgen
for shadowgraphs or photographs
II the reader will use an incandescent
lamp with a broken carbon, a fair substi-
tuie for a Crookes tube, he may possibly be
able to make some experiments for himself.
The two platinum terminals, sealed into
the glass, are in certain degree of vacuum,
and if the reader will &c: an ordinary induc-
tion coil, such as ID used for medical
treatment. as large as possiple, attach the
secondary wires to the lamp and start the
coil he will witness a aprculiar blush phos-
phoresccnt glow coming, nscrr from the
cathoie or negative platinum wire than
from the anode or positive wire.
Cathode rays arc c;isEy Giycr.cd by
means OF ms gEet Il Cd near the tuEe.
Pref. isoeiiseent ana NJ I sgti.ertays are
created which cannct - dfterted from
The evening times., 1896-02-20
OUT OF TOWN PEOPLE

to photograph with these rays, and must
be satisfied with shadow pictures of small
objects, for should We attempt to get a
shadow of Il living skeleton we must place
our subject up against sensitive film Or
plate five or six feet long and propOrtionate-
ly wide.
THE MEN AT WORK.
1t is scarcely necessary to add that a
large number of experiments have already
been made in this county by such men as
Prof. Pupin, of Columbia College; Thomas
a Edison and Prof. Trowbridge of Har-
ward College. Prof. Salvioni of Italy claims
that he is able by very simple, but at
present crude device, to see the internal
organization of q man, the pulsations of the
heart, etc, projected or shadowed against
a ruorcscent screen similar TO that already
described. but the screen must be viewed
through a lens from the opposite side.
However, as the Information on this subject
is mcager and unreliable il may not be use
ful TO theorize at further length until more
facts are available.
1 will add, in conclusion, that l have
given only one method of procuring these
cathode and Y rays, as it would involve
confusing tecbnicalities to enlarge on this
theme. 1 have simply endeavorcd to show
what this discovery is and how it can be
reduced to practice.
We might sum up the whole matter OF
this photography without light by saying
that when Photographic plate is placed
within reach of these invisible rays it has
the property of becoming TO certain ex-
tent luminous, as in the case OF the fluores-
cent screen described, and any opaque OBJ
ject interposed between the Crookes tube
and Photographic plate binders the rays
from causing the plate to become as lum-
nous as would be the case were the object
removed This contrast, when developed,
gives us our shadow pictures.
1t is difficult in these days OF profound in
vestigation and well-worn methods to
predicate future possibilities for any line
of scientific thought, yet it is evident that
the Roentgen ray theories are only heralds
OF what is destined to prove n singularly use
full and fascinating field of inquiry. We are
undoubtedly on the verge of aeNonderful
series of experiments.
The evening times., 1896-02-20
pounds per annum, the cost of which would


pounds per annum, the cost of which would
be $3S, JOG.
In my Judgment. this system should In
no case be applied to our Washington water
supply, which would require probably 200
or more filters of the largest size, before
1t has been thoroughly tested without ex-
peIise to the United States. or the District
of Columbia.
Natural or slow filtration.-This is the
system that has been In use for the purifi-
cation of the public water supplies of Europe
for very long period. The system has also
been in use in several cities in this coun-
try and is not patented.
The filter bed or this system is small
basin. generally OF an acre OF less In size
with water-tight side walls OF masonry or
earth paved with masonry. The number
or beds depends upon the supply of water
-quired. On the water-tight bottom or
slle bed large drain extends longitudin ally
from end to end and discharges through
the wall into filtered water basin. From
this central drain extend small drains OF
perforated tile pipes. Above this system OF
small drains are placed several layers OF
filtering material, increasing in fineness
to the top.
THE SLIMY DEPOSIT.
I'm the European or natural system of
slow filtration. the efficiency of the filters
depends on the Shiny deposit that COM
mences at once to form on the surface
Of the sand and in its interstices, and
which when in sufficient quantity not only
collects. but consumes and destroys the
bacteria. From time to time, as is found
&c f.rni
sand and the filter Is allowed to rest.
"1hc vertical rate of fall OF water in the
European system is not allowed to exceed
about four inches an hour, making yield of
filtered water of from so to 100 gallons
per square foot OF filtered surface. The
water in process of filterinG is. in the Euro
pean system, in contact with the filtering
sand about three hours, and In the American
system about four minutes"
In closing this branch of his report, Col.
Elliot gave the following table of the first
cost and the annual cost for the works re-
quired for the filtration OF water, taking
the basis OF 10000, 900 gallons used then
and the probable 5 900 90 gallons per diem
used now.
First cost, $4,000 900 gallons per diem:
For natural orslow filtration. $3.50, ,667.
For mechanical or rapid filtration. $ss3,-
900.
First cost. rs, 900 900 gallons per diem:
For natural or slow filtration, 81 ,0O0,-
900.
For mechanical or rapid filtration, ST.
324,5O0.
These amounts do not include the cost
of the land required for the filtration work.
nf 0n0 0nn
gallons per diem:
For slow filtration, $24, ,333.33.
For rapid filtration, 4,366.6T.
Annual cost of maintenance, $4,000, 900
gallons per diem:
For slow filtration. sac 800.
For rapid filtration, Sl7l, $50.
The evening times., 1896-02-20
AF~ PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLIES from
I'LL HouehtOn & DelanO.
O6u lHI6 New York Ave n. w
URGE SALISBURY'S REPLY
Proposed Joint Commission on Vene-
zut.In Eurthe AdYOCLtcd.

London, Feb. 20 The Westminster Ga
zette publishes an article urging Lord
Salisbury not TO further delay the reply
of Great Britain TO the proposal to ap-
point a joint British and American Nene-
zuelan commission.
In the course of the article the Gazette
says that England is free to accept the
Cancellation proposed by America. in the
way of which there is no obstacle except
the possible objection of Venezuela TO
Great Britain aud the United states TAX
ing the matter cut of her hands and treat
ing il as Il gu, stion bet wcon themselves.
For England, the Gazette thinks, there
is great advantage in settling the ques-
ton with the United States instead OF Nene-
zu.la. Ii America claims the dispute as
her own she must assume tie attendant
liability OF becoming surety for Venezuela.
England, at least, has nothing 10 COM
plain of.
The evening times., 1896-02-20
RED CROSS MAY PASS on.
Porte VIII Not Obstruct Relief W orb
in Armenia

Constantlnople. Feb. 2O--Miss Clara Bar
ton. president OF the American Red Cross
Society, had an interview with the Turk
ish minister of foreign affairs on February
is, and received assurances that the porte
would not put any obstruction in the way of
distribution of relief to the needy in Ar
menia. Miss Barton's agents, upon the
strength of these assurances, will start
Immediately for the interior.
Mr.. MILO A. Jewett, United States consul
al Sivas- and the Rev. A. W Hubbard,
American missionary ut that place, have
started on their return to Sivas by the way
of Marsovan. They left Sivas on January
1, to distribute relief to the sufferers at
Harpoot. Rev. James P. McNaughton has
started from Smyrna for Erzeroum
The evening times., 1896-02-20
KILLED HIS FRIEND.
Revolver Exploded While Being EI-
amined, With Fatal Results

Pottstown, Pa. Feb. 2O.-A fatal acct
dent occurred here yesterday afternoon
through the use of the pistol. Harry Wilson
and Harvey Barnett, about sixteen years
OF age, were examining a .32-caliber re-
volver. BY some means the weapon in the
hands Of Wilson exploded and the bullet
entered the left breast of Barnett, near the
heart, causing instant death.
The deceased was Il son OF James Bar
nett OF ConshohoCken, but resided with his
brother-in-law, Daniel o. Hitner, at this
place, and was pupil Of the Po,tstown
high school.
Wilson is in custody, awaiting the ac-
tion of the coroner's jury. The two boys
were warm friends.