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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-11-10
MAINE CENTRAL FREIGHT RATES.
A Change That VIII Be a Great Advantage
to the People of Maine,

| The Red and White lines have opened
Brunswick as billing point at Boston
and Portland rates of freight, and with
out doubt all other lines from the West
and South, operating via Mountain
| Division of the Maine Central railroad
will use the same rates and billing by
| November 18th. On that date new and
much lower schedule of freight rates on
| the Maine Central railroad from Bruins
wick, east, will take effect.
Undoubtedly the rates of freight on the
Maine Central railroad in the past have
been too high, too irregular and discrimi-
mating, as the reduction soon to take
effect shows. There has been an apparent
reduction in some instances to less than
one-third of the former rates, and with
out going into close comparison, it S
safe to say that there has been an actual
reduction on the average to about one
hall the rates now prevailing.
This change in the freight rates is a
radical one and means much to the in
terests of our state and to all consumers
of Western products 1t will be far-reach-
ing in it's effects and must tend to build
UP manufacturing interests along the
whole line of the road. Nel
| What tends, to build up the state, must
inevitably tend to build up the Maine
Central railroad. Transient prosperity
may be possible to road which ignores
the interests Of the people through whose
territory 1t passes, and is content to
squeeze out Of them what it can in the
present without looking into the future.
But such prosperity can be only transient.
1t is gratifying to see that the manage
ment of this road is endowed with
sufficient foresight to see this fact clearly
and with sufficient decision to act upon
it, The new policy entered upon means
to the people of Maine lower prices upon
the large imports of grain, breadstuffs,
cotton, &c., which come into the state
from the west and south and higher
prices for the products of their farms and
factories. 1t means too in time greater
earnings for the Maine Central railroad !;
as its natural effect will be to build up
business in the towns along its line and
tributary to it.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-11-10

Ex-Alderman Charles Fl. English. "a
Lewiston plumber, was seriously injured
at Poland Spring hotel Tuesday. Two
or three ribs were fractured and he was
otherwise internally injured.
The townspeople of Oakland are much
interested In the announcement that Mrs.
MILAN ELLIS, daughter of the late
William Sawtelle, will celebrate with
fitting ceremonies, the advent of her I02d
birthday on January 3, 1898. She is I'M
doubleday the Oldest women in the state.
The strike in B. E. Cole &, Co Is s0oe
factory at Ellsworth seems likely to be
speedily settled.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-11-10
THE CHALK TALKS TO CONTINUE.

Tonight, and every Wednesday evening
until further notice. Mr.. N. S. Greet of
Boston and his inimitahle black board
talks will be regular feature in Port
land platform bill of fare. Rev. S. f.
Pearson has kindly donated the use of
Congress hall, the fin anoiai requirements
ara almost secured, and all the people
have to do is to accept the invitation to
be present. While all would enjoy the
bright illustrations Of MIR. Greet, young
people especially will find this weekly
blackboard class an inviting resort.
Praise. service at 7.30. Blackboard at s.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-11-10
The L.angtry.
WEDDINGS.
MASON-DINSLOW.
ESPECIAL TO THE rREss.J


Richmond, November 9.-One of the
most beautiful and impressive weddings
ever seen in Richmond was solemnized at
high noon today, in the Congregational
church of this town, when Mr.. Frederic
Mason Of Portland and Miss Laura B.
Dinslow of Augusta, were made man and
wife.
Previous to the ceremony, Mrs. A. B.
Haley of Richmond gave the usual we'd
ding music on the church organ, and to
the strains of the wedding march, the
bride and groom were met at the altar by
the Rev. James S. Williamson of Au-
gusta, and the marriage ceremony was
performed. The bride was magniticently
goyyned in white corded silk, en- traine,
with bridal veil, and carried in her hand
a white prayer book. She was attended
by her maid of honor, Miss Annie Mildred
Eaton of Someryille, Mass, who was
beautifully costumed in a chiffon robe
worn over taffeta silk. The groom was
attended at the altar by his best man,
Mr.. Frank G. Leavitt of Portland
The ushers were Messrs. Frederick j.
Libby and T. J. Southland Of Richmond,
J. Clair Minot of Augusta. and Herbert
d. vanderhoof of Portland.
At the close of the oermony the we'd
ding party and invited guests were
rendered reception at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Jack of Richmond, and
among those who assisted at this function
were Miss Mabel Mason of Brooklyn, N.
Y, sister of the groom, Miss Ethel Moul-
ton of Augusta, and Miss Muriel Haynes,
daughter Of Hon. J. Manchester Haynes
The happy couple were congratulated
by hosts of friends on the occasion of
their marriage, for each has a large circls
of acquaintances who were pleased to wish
them Joy. The elaborate decorations of
church and house were in charge Of Miss
Sarah Preble.
4 Mr.. Mason is a promising young news
paper man. The bride, Miss Dinslow, has
for some years held the responsible
position of stenographer to the governor,
and her charming personal traits and her
superior work in her official capacity at
the state house have won her many dear
friends. Previous to her being there, she
was in the office of the late E. c. Allen
of Augusta, the publisher SO well known.
Among the numerous and costly gifts
received by Mr.. and Mrs. Mason were a
full set of Haviland china from the
governors council, and large sum OF
money in gold, from the employees of the
state house.
The married pair left Richmond on the
o'clock express for short trip to the
West, and on their return will reside at IS
Vesper street, Portland.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-11-10
UNDER AN ELECTRIC.
Narrow Escape of william Scott on Forest
Avenue.

William Scott, a young man who lives
on Ocean street Deering had very mar
row escape from death Monday evening
between six and seven O'Clock. He was
going out Forest avenue riding on one
bicycle and wheeling second beside him.
He was riding on one of the'e electric road
tracks, and a car was coming behind
him on the other. The motorman had his
eye on him, and saw him stagger and fall
onto the track directly in front of the car.
The bicycle had evidently struck an OBJ
struction and thrown its rider. With the
greatest of promptness the motorman re-
versed, and put on his brakes. The pas
sengers were almost thrown from their
seats, SO sudden was the stop. When the
motion ceased the bicyclist was found
under the car, the fender of the forward
car having just reached him. OF course
he was unhurt by the car, and not badly
hurt by his fall. But less promptness in
stopping the car would probably have
meant death to him.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-11-10
A SEVERE FALL.

Saturday afternoon Miss Chaplin, a
clerk in the Register of Deeds Office, was
coming down the lower flight OF stairs
that leads to the supreme court room in
City Building. AS she reached the foot
of the flight she thought she had reached
the bottom when, in fact, there were sew
eral steps remaining. She fell, striking
heavily on her hip and and shoulder.
She will be confined to the house for some
weeks.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-11-10
PERSONAL.

Mr. G. P. Costello, head clerk at the
Preble House, is i'll with pneumonia.
Mrs. Mary Sawyer Foote of Washing
ton, D. c., vice president general of the
Daughters of the American Revolution
and corresponding secretary of the ma
tional society of the children of the
American Revolution, is in the city.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-11-10

be at home No, Stevens place after the
18th. There were a number of useful
presents, among them being china set
and silver from the United States hotel
employees; check from Mrs. W. S. Hall,
hat rack and silver ware from Mrs. Towle;
banquet lamp from Mr.. j. P. Sullivan
picture from Miss Dorothy Dyer, Mrs.
Fessenden, Mrs. Barry, Miss Jennie
Brewer and Mrs. Kane; blankets and bed
spread from Mrs. James Walsh; parlo1
vase from Miss Annie E. Rafferty,.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-11-10

is on the wrapper of every bottle of CAsToRIA.
When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
when she was 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. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-11-10
WAsHINGTONIAN MEET1Nc

Arrangements are being perfected for a
grand Washingtonian rally In City Hall
next Sunday evening. This meeting will
be thelfrst Of a series to be held the com
ing winter.
1t is intended that these meetings shall
be better, if possible, than those of last
winter. Notice-of the programme will be
given to the public later.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-11-10
DIR. CHARLES F. ALLEN.

The condition of Rev DR.. G. f. AL
len, who for many months has been con-
fined to his home. is PRACTICAL I'M
changed. He is comfortable. cheerful,
affable, greatly enjoying the calls Of
many friends. DR.. A Hen has been one
of the most popular and successful of the
Maine Methodist clergy, and host of
people hold him in grateful remem-
brance.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-11-10
CHURCH OF MESSIAH FAIR

The annual fair of the Church of the
Messiah will be held today and Thursday
at the church vestry. Tonight an intsr-
esting drama will be presented, and to
morrow evening Miss McCobb as Mrs
farley will exhibit her wonderful'col1ec-
ton of wax works. Excellent dinners
and suppers will be served each day
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-11-10
COLONEL sTARBoTTLE's CLIENT

This morning the PRESS begins the
publication of new serial by Bret Harte,
Colonel Starbottle's Client" 1t is a
story full of delightful humor and inter-
esting incident, and will repay the read
er's attention.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-11-10
DECISION FOR DEFENDANTS I,
SHEDLEY CASE,

In the Municipal Court yesterday after
noon, in the case of DR.. W. l.. Cousins
VS. Allen Shelley for professional services
to child adopted by the Shedleys, Judge
Robinson rendered decision in favor Of
the defendants.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-11-10
MRS. windows Soothing syrup.

Mrs windows Soothing Syrup.
Has been used over Fifty Years uy millions OF
mothers for their children while Teething
with perfect success. 1t soothes the child,
softens the gums, allays Pain, cures Wind
Collie, regulates the bowels, and is the best
remedy for Diarrhoea whether arising from
teething or ether causes. For sale by Drug
gists in every part of the world. Be sure and
ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, 20 cts
bottle.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-11-10

The only remedy in the world that
will at once stop itchiness of the skin in
any part of the body, that is absolutely
safe and never failing, is Doans ONT
ment. Get it from your dealer.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-11-10
MR.. BALMER AND SOUTH AFRICA

Mr. Balmer, whose talks on South
Africa in several of our churches, have
given SO much satisfaction from the in
terest they have created, will give anoth-
er entitled africa in Speech and Song"
at the Friends Westinghouse, on Oak
street, at As O'Clock tonight.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-11-10
Those Dreadful Sores
They Continued to Spread Ia Spite
OF Treatment but Now They are
Healed A Wonderful Work.

"For many years 1 have been great
sufferer with varicose veins on one of my
limbs. My foot and limb became dread
fully swollen. When stood up could
feel the blood rushing down the Veins of
this limb. One day accidentally hit my
foot against some object and sore broke
out which continued to spread and was
exceedingly painful. I concluded
needed blood purifier and I began taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla. In a short time
those dreadful sores which had caused
me SO much suffering, began to heal. 1
kept on faithfully with Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla, and in a short time my limb was
completely healed and the sores gave me
no more pain. / cannot be too thankful
for the wonderful work Hoods Sarsapa-
rilIa, has done for me-" MRS. A. e.
gibson, Hartland, Vermont.
Hoods s1 psfiiia
Is the best-in fact the One True Blood Purifier.
HOODS Pills cure all liver ills. % cents. =.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-11-10

You can't beat it. $500 for the round
trip, Portland to Boston and return, on
Thursday, Nov. IL.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-11-10
O'DONNELL-BARRY.

At st, Dominic's church yesterday
morning occurred the wedding of Mr..
Thomas E. Barry and Miss Ellen T.
O'Donnell. The services were performed
by Father Hurley. The happy couple will
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-11-10

Ihe best and cheapest of the season.
Round trip to Boston Nov. II, $500.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-11-10

Go to Boston on the cheap excursion
November 18th.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-11-10
In addition to Silk Skirts we

In addition to Silk Skirts we
carry a beautiful assortment of other
kinds-such as
Black Satin Chine-lined. $500.
$50, $50.
Black BrIlliantine-Iined, $500 to
500.
Black Imported Italian Coth-lined
or unlined, $500 to 500,
Black Cotton Surah-lined or un-
lined, Sl.oo to ESQ.
Black and grey Melton. braid trim.
med, S1,O0 to LIS.
All Wool Broadcloth, umbrella style,
black and grey, $500 to ITS.
Black Cotton Surah, quilted in or
binary and extra sizes. $l.oo to 225.
Quilted Brilliantines, $3.50.
Black Moreen, $500 to 8 so.
Silk finish Imported Moreen. $3.50
and 500.
White All Wool Unshrinkable Flan-
mel, plain and embroidered. $l.0o to
|2.75.
All Wool Knit Skirts, great variety
colors, LOO to 200.
Jersey Knit Underskirts, white and
natural, SOC,
Flannelettes in pink and blue stripes,
with yoke bands, extra value, Csc.
Pink and blue Flannelettes, extra
heavy, made with full umbrella ruffle,
scalloped, soc.
| Large assortment of short Petticoats
in the different kinds and prices.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-11-10

Be sure and go to Boston on Nov. II
The fare is but $500.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-11-10

Beginning Thursday, Nov, H., and
continuing for three days, Mile. Gerold,
the special filter Of the Flexibone
Corset Co., will be at our store to give
a practical demonstration of the merits
of this famous corset, All interested
should make it point to see and talk
with her.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-11-10
FURS.
FURS.

Collarettes are very stylish, wear
able summer and winter. you cannot
invest money to better advantage
We have 100 different styles, you
cannot fail to suit youself in our
stock. Prices range from s3.9S tc
$4,000. We advise buying the
best Furs you can afford.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-11-10
THE PRESS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

]. r. Libby co...
Owen, Moore s. Co.
Eastman Bros. & Bancroft.
hines Bros. Co.
Geo. c. Shaw & Co.
Haskell s. Jones.
Pennsylvania R. r.
Executrix'S Notice.
ADJUSTMENTS.
Mr.. Balmer and his wonderful So. African boy
air-West End Methodist Church.
New wants, To Let, Fer sale, Lest. Found
and Similar advertisements willbefound under
heir appropriate heads on Page 8.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-11-10

Beautiful effects in Silk Taffeta
Skirts in Roman Stripes, Plaids with
accordion plated ruffles, changeable
effects and new novelty designs, spec
ial styles not to be found elsewhere.
$l4.OO to 1000
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-11-10
TAFFETA SILK
SKIRTS.

We have just opened another lot
Of those rustling Changeable Silk Tai.
feta Skirts at $3.50 each, of which We
have sold SO many this Fall, These
skirts are. without question, the best
skirts for the money ever put upon
retail counter-good quality silk-large
variety of combinations-made with
deep Spanish tlounce with six rows of
cordings and only $3.50 each
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-11-10

Our special brand, the pure dye
Taffeta-full umbrella style, in all the
new shades and black. we offer as a
leader at $1,000
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-08-01
RENTS WILL SOON ADVANCE
Desirable Residence Properties Growing
More Scarce.

The population Of Wichita is rapidly
changing. This is observed and remark
ed upon daily by everybody cognizant
OF the fact Such as have been absent
or away from the city for year or two,
OF returning find themselves in a city
Of strangers. They meet more new faces
chan old ones. This is not only true, but
notwithstanding the school census shows
but little increase in population, there
addition houses have been purchased,
moved in and occupied unit. there are
none left to move worth the cost. Sew
eral parties, Of late, have endeavored -
buy resident properties al the knock
down price OF chineys OF TWO or three
years ago and have found il impossible
to do SO. Three such would-be pur-
chasers within a week or so have in
formed US Of their disappointment. The
truth is tnat desirable residences are
scarce and are growing more so. 1t is
hardly possible TO get houses fitted up
with modern conveniences along either
OF the principal avenues OF North Mar
ket. North Lawrence, North Topeka or
North EmpOria. With this increasing
demand prices will still farther advance
and rents inevitably 60 I'd. and that in
the near future. Wichita is going 10 be
lively this fall, is going to do more bus
mess than in years. Everything indi-
Gates this In fact business along sew
eral lines is from fifty TO one hundred
per cent better than at this time LAST
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-08-01
WANT JAMES T. BEACH APPOINTED
Father of Elmer Beach of This City Cam
didate for Surveyor of Port

One OF the most popular Republicans
in this section of the state is Elmer z.
Beach. Elmer is the son of James T.
Beach, the well-known Missouri Republi-
can who is a resident of ST. Joseph and
is a candidate for surveyor of port there.
James I. Beach is known generally over
this part of Kansas, and was fast
friend to many Kansas pubic and prom
inent men before his son came here,
and these having discovered that Mr..
Beach is a candidate, are pulling with
Elmer with all their might for his faith
er's appointment. During the last cam
plign no Republican was more industri-
Gus in making votes for Mckinley than
Elmer Beach, and those who do not know
pointed for Elmer's sake, and in part
recognition of his services. James T.
Beach has for years been one of the most
active Republicans Of Missouri. Time
and time again he has forged TO the front
and helped take the brunt of a battle
with the Democrats in a state that has
been so Democratic that spoils were on.
of the question and love of principle was
the only thing a Republican could have
10 spur him on. These battles are at
last telling and the next time Missouri
Will go Republican and the veterans in
an unrewarded service such as Mr. Beach
has given, should nave some recognition.
His appointment, If it comes, will please
all the Republicans in this part of the
pounrry
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-08-01
BIG BATCH OF BIKERs
Take Nhiri Through the City by Long
Drawn Twilight.

The biggest bicycle party Of the sum-
mer was led by Carl Gray and Roy
Kramer night before last. There were
about thirty young ladies and gentlemen
in the crowd. and iollier crowd never
srorched in Wichita.
After counting the arcs on every street
east OF Main they took a whi-i 20 the
West Side around Garfield. The boys
managed 20 evade clle cream parlors and
soda fountains till the home s:reich.
when the girls called a halt a. Shoemak-
Or & MiIe-'s. ana asked the boys IL they
could read. pointing 10 ;he sign board.
The boys dug up for a pineapple smash
around and looked worried when the
girls began 10 walk back where rle coun
chromos read Chew -
Mr. Shoemaker. however. came to the
relief o. the situation by generously do
mating forty bright packs 81 Sen Sen
UNI. after which nine boys whisiled in
under,one that The Band Played On"
But i; Vas great time for the wheelers
and Will come again.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-08-01
SIDEWALKS AND STREET CABS
Some Timely Reflections and Pertinent
Observations.

The amount of new sidewalk construc-
ton now going on in the city Of Wichita
has never been approached since the
height Of the boom days, when hundreds
OF miles Of board walks were put down.
These temporary boom walks were not
all for outside boom additions, many
miles being laid within the city proper.
Eight or ten years has left little of the
board walks except holes and suits for
broken EGGS or the like. Ear.y this spring
the sidewalk fever set in good and strong
ard 4 vas; amount Of ielmanan. walks
are being put in along resident streets.
replacing ro,sen and dangerous hoard
walks with stone. briek or cement. Much
the il rgest FER cent Is OF cement. which
makes delightfully."- smooth walk. and
q lasting w5lk if he specifications are
complied with. OH erwise II does not last
much l-nser than pine boards Miles
more u thes,, Cement walks have been
already ordered or pe;itioned for. Few
cities Of the size of Wichita beasts the
sidewalks thar this town does. Places
ike Dallas. Texas, with lis forty-five
or fifty thousand population have not
lail ms huihPel OF H!les o. sldeH aIh>
tha: Wichita has. In short. il miles of
water mains. miles Of gas mains, miles Of
sewerage and miles OF sidewalks Wichita
leads any or al the cities in the state
% Kansas. In these particulars. as in
pablo buildings. tire town is equipped
10 serve a population OF one hundred
thousand people or more.
Cfiy in the matter Of street railway
service is there room fer criticism. The
o.d company has permitted their prop
er;y ID run down in a way that must
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-08-01

prove unproftable to them, an annoy
ance 70 the city and continual source
of grumbling and criticism by the pa
trons. Succ a service cannot command
patronage. The city council should get
a move on Itself. The taxpayers are
willing for anything within reason for
an up-to-date street railway service. 4
snail per cent are kicking against MAX
ing any concessions or any effort OF any
kind. Bu: people can be found to kick
against anything, however advantag-
Gus. An overwhelming majority OF tax
payers, business men, renters and prop
erty overs are for speedy action upon
the part Of the council or for some move
ment or step which will give the city
respectable street car service. one COM
mcnsurate With the needs and Importance
Of The CITY