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The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21

EOR SALE-At Woodfords, nice two family
Il house containg 2 rents of rooms and bath
each. with hot and cold water and other modern
improvements. with stable and extra lot. Price
low to quick buyer Real Estate office, First
National Bank building. FREDERICK S,
VAIL. 15-1
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21
WATCHES ON INSTALLMENTS

I will sell you Waltham and Klgin watche
lower than any instalinent dealer on earth, and
make the terms to suit you if you arc honest and
square MCKINNEY the Jeweler, Monu-
ment Square. jzn6dtf
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21
BRICK RESIDENCE
FOR SALE

NO. 107 Pine street. Nicely located on
sunny side of the street. ana good sized
lot in connection with fruit trees in fine
bearing condition. House has thirteen rooms
and bath room; all the modern conyen-
fences; nice cellar; wash room, and a new
combination hot water heater put in within
year. Also several cottages at Great
Diamond Island, which are well known to
be among the best there This includes nv
summer residence, with spacious grounds
and all the house furnishings ready for oc-
cupancy. Also some of the choicest build
ing lots OF one-quarter acre each, on the
island, including shore property. Apply
soon as the owner is about to remove from
the city and the offering uts some very de-
COOLING, 100 Middle street, 17-tf
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21

TO LET-At Woodfords, pleasant rent of
rooms and bath with all modern improve
ments, including stable; price only S15. Also
another rent OF rooms and bath with all i'm
ply Real Estate Office of FREDERICK s.
VAIL. III
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21

YACHT FOR SALE-Will be sold cheap for
L cash If applied for at once, 20 foot cut
ter yacht built two years ago; will be sold for
about halt cost OF material. For further par
ticulars apply to A. L. BARBOUR at Cressey,
Jones & Aliens, 566 Congress ST. 15-l
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21

EOR RENT-Two story brick house 6 Gray
4 street, contains rooms and bath in good
order, immediate possession. BENJAMIN
SHAW. 81 IL Exchange street. 1871
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21

ITO LET-One of the most desirable small
L rents in the western part of city, Six
rooms and bath; suitable for man and wife;
sun all day; neighborhood unsurpassed;
price reasonable. Inquire of HENRY 8.
TRICKEY, Real Estate Agent, 121 Exchange
St. 1871
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21

DASTRY SAND OVEN FOR sALE-In first
Il class order; burns coal; originally cost
SIS; will sell at less than half price. Also
feet long. at only zoe FOOT are in nice order.
HOOPER, SON & LEIGHTON. Portland, Me.
1872
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21

ITO LET-A we'll located, seven roomed cot
i tage on Great Diamond Island, within
a short distance of the landing; four good
chambers. For further particulars and price
apply to A. l.. HANSCOME, 121 Exchange
Street 1871
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21

III you are troubled about getting good butter
n cal on us. Very good butter. 17c; best
DAIRY butter. zoe; best creamery, 25c. Send
postal order. GEO. II, LORD. 272 Congress-
street, I'll
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21

WANTED-A girl to do homework and go
W Into country during summer. Apply at
15 Dow st. 1911
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21

nor SALE-In Gorham village, nearly new
u room house near churches, normal and
high schools, post office and railroad station.
excellent neighborhood, several fruit trees sun
all day. JOHN II. CARD, 90 Exchange street,
Portland, Me. 1871
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21

FOR SALE-Large size hot air heater, made
by Wood, Bishop & Co. In splendid con-
dltlon and can be seen at 1O1 Danforth street.
I'll
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21
SUMMER BOARD.

Forty words inserted under this head
ono week for % cents. cash in advance.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21

MUSIC SALE-2oOo sheets music : cent
NA each. 1000 sheets at cents esch. 1000
sheets at cents EACH 1000 sheets at 10
cents each Popular music half price. Every.
thing marked adown. STOCKBRIDGE'S
MUSIC STORE, SIT Congress and Casco
streets. I'LL
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21

ITO LET-Rent at 40 Cumberland Stree5,
l. up stairs; six rooms, bath room, hot
berland Street. Also a cottage and lots
for sale or to let at Trefethens Landing,
Peaks Island. Inquire of W. II. SARGENT,
Corner of Cumberland and Washington
Street. 1871
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21

HOTEL FOR SALE--The furniture, fixtures
"a, and good Will, together with the lease.
OF the Harraseeket House, Freeport Centrally
located at Freeport village also nice store to
office. 20tf
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21

NOR SALE-(Vaper stoves.) 1 supply
4 gasoline for stoves. the right kind, be
sure and get it pure. NEAL d. WINSLOW,
oil dealer, 80 Preble street. Cans loaned to
customers. 1911
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21

FOR SALE-Soda fountain, ice cream cabinet,
= show cases and marble slabs. 1s1 Middle
Stfeet I'll
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21

EOR SALE Building lots at Oskdale The
Il Deering Land Co. offer for sale on favor
able terms, desirable building lots on Forest
Avenue, Falmouth. Fesseuden, Pitt, William
and Deering SITS, Oakdale. Apply to CHARLEs
c. ADAMS, Treasurer, 81 Exchange st.
apr26 eOw20W
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21

DEAL ESTATE IN MAINE-Houses, lots
~ and farms, bought, sold, exchanged and
let. Rents collected and property cared for.
suburban and seashore property a speciality.
5. M. WATSON, II Monument square, Port
land, Me. 1871
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21
STORES TO RENT.

Stores Nos. to Central wharf re-
gently a y.; occupied up ed. by G. A. Weston q
in fine order and have an electric elevator
and heated with hot water; have good rail-
road track and dock facilities. Enquire at
No. l0Ce ntral Wharf. WIN. r. WOOD.
nov50dtf
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21

T ,ARGE LOT first class second hand hotel
- and kitchen ranges suitable for summer
hotels, restaurants and boarding houses
islands, ETC., at very low prices, as we are over
stocked and have an accumulation of years
exchanges. HOOPER, SON & LEIGHTON.
Household Outftters 1872
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21

ID six room cottage and 5000 feet of choice
garden land for $1,000. Only 500 down, bal
ance $40. 80 per month. Look at this before
sold DALTON 81 CO., Ats 1-2 Congress
street. 1871
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21
TO LET.

Forty words inserted under this head
enc week for 25 cents casI in advance.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21

mo LET-For the season, at Trefethen's Land
Il ing, pleasantly situated, furnished cot
tage near the beach on Oak lawn. Apply of
P. L. CHASE, 5S2 Congress St., City. 2-tf
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21

EOR SALE-Kiln dried edgings, the best
kindling for summer use also RocKmaple
WOOD for open fires. A. ID. MORSE. % Plum
ST. Telephone 5O-2, 21-1
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21
MISCELLANEOUS.
Forty words or less inserted under this
Head for one week for Rs cts. in advance.

nON'T bother with the family washing
- when GREELEY'S PORTLAND LAUN-
Established years. Send postal to corner Fore
and Cross streets I'll
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21

ZINE HORSE FOR sALE-Blood bay by
a Broadway, fifteen IL hands high, weighs
about 1000, afraid of nothing, as handsome as
picture and stylish. Can go down the road
with little handling in 2.4O. Price low for quail
ity. Inquire of IRVING ROWE. Preble street,
Portland Me. 1871
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21

r AIDES can have the bottom of their dress
~ skirts oleansed, brushed and rebound for
80 Cts; work called for and delivered. Send
us postal and we will call SKIRT BINDING
CO.. 307 Cumberland st. 15-1
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21

COTTAGES TO LET at HIGGINS Beach. TWO
~, ~ nicely furnished cottages, each with
Kitchen, dining. room, parlor and three bed
rooms. Beautiful scenery, both sea and woods
two horses. Terms reasonable. Apply to 6. c.
CHASE Franklin Wharf OIL
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21
FOR SALE.
Forty words inserted under this head
one week for 25 CENTS cash in advance.

NEW BICYCLE FOR SALE-A special light
~ ~. weight, '97 Ladies' wheel in perfect con-
dltion: List price 500, and lowest retail
price S75, will sell for $50 cash. Address 2.
.. Box 425, City, 21-I
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21
FOR SALE.
Forty words inserted under this head
one week for 25 cents cash in advance.

FOR SALE-Cheap. Two houses with stable
Il and land, situated corner of Fox and Ham
mond streets, containing and ~ rooms re-
spectively. One has furnace heat and modern
improvements, the other is fitted for two fami-
les Total income $22 per month. Inquire of
A. q. LIBBY & CO., AZ IL Exchange street.
1911
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21

rooms on c 1sand shors walk s from
wharf; fine sea view, good wafer, nine
miles from Portland, steamer twice each
way daily. For terms address S., Cliff
Island. Take Harpswell steamer. 1871
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21

EOR SALE.-Two and a half story house
Il containing five rents, situated on Newbury
street. near Portland Company; income S24
per month. Price low and terms easy Inquire
of A. c. LIBBY, AZ IL Exchange street.
may21-4
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21

HOUSE, 447 Cumberland street, between
IL High and State streets, 8 rooms and bath,
hot water heat and other modern improve
ments, large yard lawn and fruit trees. Apply
at house or of JAMES H. HALL, 245 Com
mercial street. 1911
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21

NOTICED Ladies' Bicycle Boots, S1.49.
~ Ladies' Walking Shoes, SO ceats. HUB
SHOE STORE, 1875 Middle street, head of
Plum street. %
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21

LyOR sALE-House at Woodfords, near two
II car lines, new two-story house, with
1000 feet of land, sewer Sebago, electric
lights. heated cemented cellar, open fire.
place, bath room, hot water, hard wood
floors, papered etc. beautiful home; price
$25O0; only $500 down, balance monthly.
DALTON q CO., ATS IL Congress street. 1871
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21

EOR SALE-At Woodfords, fine new eight
Il room house and 1000 feet of land.
wood floors, cemented cellar, bath room,
heated both stories, papered throughout;
one minute from the street cars and schools;
price $500; your own terms of payment.
DALTON u CO., ATS 1-2 Congress street. 1o-1
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21

nor SALE-At Woodfords, new two-story
II house, stable, hen house and 1000 feet of
Sewer, Sebago, bath room, hard wood floors,
fine location, large piazza and bay window,
garden all planted. fruit trees in bloom.
Price only $500. Easy terms. DALTON 81
CO., Ats 1-2 Congress street 1911
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-17
4 FEAKE DEATH.
Dreadful Method of Convict 10 End HIS

Dreadful Method of "A Convict 10 End HIS
Life.
HARTFORD, CONN, April N.-One OF
the most desperate criminals In the Con-
necticut State prison committed suicide
in that institution yesterday morning by
burning himself To death. On prison re-
cords ne was known as Charles Long.
aged twenty y-nine, but this was not his
real name.
Long had been in a desperate frame Of
mind for moro than six months. and dur
Ing that period had frequently intimated
his intention OF freeing himself from con
iinement. lie had often threatened the
guards. including a threat against the
warden OF doing him Up" IL the oppor-
tunity occurred.
Guards Miner and Babcock were on
duty last night When Miner patrolled
the lower tier OF cells on tho north side
OF the block about o'clock this morning.
Long was sitting on the edge OF ms
swinging cot in mis- night clothes. when
Miner returned he noticed Long at the
rear end of his cell apparently not feeilns
well. and SAID.
Long, IL you are nl il will not be ne
cessary for you to so to the shop to-day"
IL am all right" was the reply: but
| will soon enough be out OF this
Miner had only reached the end OF the
tier when he heard a cry OF FIRE.! and
looking BACK he saw smoke COM
ing out Of Longs cell. The
guard called for the cell Keys
which are kept in the guard room, and
rang the electric alarm bell In the sleep
ing room OF Warden Woodbridge.
The guards succeeded I'm throwing wa
ter into the cell, and were more or less
singed about the face and hands In drag
einr Longs body into the hall. lie was
dead. An investigation showed that I'M
mediately after Miner had passed Long
cell the convict had pulled the straw
mattress from the cot and covered MS
head with the straw and blanket The
straw and blanket had been saturated
with kerosene from the oil lamp In the
cell. Thyn he had set them on fre .
The flames had blackened the face and
burned off the hair OF the head, so quick
" had the oil soaked straw and blanket
heen consumed The body was removed
| 10 the Morgue
Warden Woodbridge had no record OF
anv relatives OF Long. but II Is said ne
has a brother I'm New York. Long was
sentenced to the prison April ?, lS.o' roi
! ten years for burglary by the New haVeI
| co,ntv SUPERIOR Court. on December p
| 1896 he received an addltoha, sen'euo' ',.
or five years from the Hartford superior
Conrt for assault on and attempt to XII
| Deputv Balsden. the sentence TO begir
ot the expiration OF the first term.
LON, was born in New York. and hac
| been a criminal all his life. He was
| professional burglar, and had oeen ar
| rnruly prisoner in Sing Sing and OF
| RIaokwelrs Island. having attempted q
| kin a man in the former place.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-17

versity her son, Shelby, young atnie'e'
who has. in addition TO his superior mus
Gle. the nerve and fearlessness or ms
mother. Some time ago he published IN
the University paper, OF which no is eoi-
tor an article rejecting upon several OF
his felIow-students. and they all got TO-
gether one day and pummeiied MIN.
Since that time he has taken each one
aside separately and wiped up the cam
pus with him.
To Shelby Mrs. Myrick submitted All
the facts i'm the case. and IL went abroad
at once that the young man would issue
a challenge to Editor Pendleton, out the
friends of the aggrieved woman IN the
case feel that the first action should be
taken by Senator Berner. and they Will
wait a reasonable length Of time for him
10 do something.
Berner. as a candidate for Governor.
naturally feels a little delicacy In punch
ing the head OF one OF Georgias most
influential editors and there the case
rests, with all eyes turned in his direc-
ton.
How long It will rest there. however
those who know Mrs. Myrick believe 10
be a matter OF the greatest uncertainty
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-17
Girl ,I0onShiner.

GAINESVILLE. TEX. April l1-boothy
York a beautiful country girl OF siA-
teen wears. was brought here yest''""S
charged with Illicit distiliins. nun.
dred men stood ready 10 go on her ooho
-, soon az they saw her. and she IL now
the guest OF a well-known family heV
trial having been fixed for future da'e'
II was last night that the revenue officers
ran upon Miss York in Lumpkin county.
The stil was in full operation. The siri
was there alone In charge OF II. and she
assumed all responsibility for It's owner
ship.
IL IS said that her father and mo,her arc
invalids. that the girl was the o"iy s"p
nor, ana that she thought their means by
which men Of her acquaintance made
money was equally open TO her. letter.
signed by substantial names, Is on 's
way TO Federal Judge Newman asking
him 10 stop proceedings In this case
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-17

lice. Thomas c., William j., John c., and
Dolly Epps, OF Richmond.
BELONGED TO MANY ORDERS.
Captain Epps was a member Of st.
Johns Lodge. No. 36, \. +. and A. NJ;
LAFAYETTE Chapter, No. q. Royal Arch
Nasons: Richmond Commandery. No. 2.
knights Templar; Acca Temple, Mobiles
of the Mystic Shrine; Richmond Lodge.
No. / l. o. O. f.; Marshall Lodge, No. i.
knights OF Pythias; Richmond Lodge, No..
as n. p. 0. f.; Monacan Tribe, Red Men;
Monroe Grove, No. /, Druids. lie was
also a member Of the Royal Arcanum. the
order OF the Golden Chain, the Blues
Association. and r. +. Lee Camp, Con-
federate Veterans.
Captain Epps made a profession OF re-
uoion during a revival conducted by Rev.
~ NJ. wharton. and, while he never con-
nected himself with any church, he was
an exceedingly liberal contributor TO
Grace-streot Baptist church. and led a
life consistent with his professions. In
his death the city loses one Of it's most
nonuIar and efficient citizens and officials.
Always CHEEKY. good-natured and ac-
commodating. he succeeded in winning
the friendship of those who came in con-
'''' TRIBUTES OF FRIENDS.
sneaking Of Captain Epps last night
chief of Police Howard said he was a.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-17
Crazed by Cigarettes.

NEW YORK, Apri' l6.-John H. Jor-
dan the twenty -one-y ear old son or VIII
liam Jordan. OF POS Park avenue. HOBO
ken. was committed TO the Hu1son county
iau byw Recorder McDonough yesterday
morning TO be examined as to his SAN
itv He is a victim OF the cigarette habit.
and. ii is said. smoked from so TO 100
cigarettes day.
He worked as a printer in this city.
On Wednesday night. while walking
along willow avenue with two FRIENDS.
he suddenly began 10 talk incoherentiy.
lie began 10 shout also, and then. leav-
ing his companions. he started on run
down the street. His friends overlook
him. and. with the assistance OF police
man. took him 10 Police Headquarters.
lie raved and shouted in the cell there
all night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-17
DIHGINII POSI-OfFfCLS.
Appointments Recommended for Martins
viiie. Newport News and suffolk.


v,Iie. Newport News and suffolk.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., April l6-Spe-
cial.-Ex- Representative Brown called at
the POstOiiice Department to-day ana re-
commended Dr. Charles III. Smith, OF
Martnsville, as postmaster al that place
The official term Of the present pOstmas-
Ter expired on the 18th OF March last
The appointment of Dr. SIulth viii be
made as soon as the case can be reached.
1t was confidently asserted here this
afternoon, after the close Of the depart
ments. that Colonel Harper and MI Fred.
A. Read had been selected postmasters
at Suffolk and Newport News, respective
ly. and that the papers in each case had
been ordered prepared for the approval
of the POstmaster-General IL was too
late TO verify or disprove the rumor but
there will be no session Of the Senate
tomorrow, and no appointment will be
made until next week.
All four Of the candidates were here to-
dav. but left for their homes this after
noon.
Applications for fourth-class post-oflices
in Virginia are now being filed at the
department by the score. 1t is said that
ainety-two applications were sent 10 Ma
tional Committeeman Bowden yesterday
FOR his approval
As a result aOf the visit Of Hon. John
$. and Dr. r.. A. Wise. and Mr.. W. H..
Fairless, to the Navy Department yester-
day. il was stated to-day that the latter
will be rendered a reappointment as mas
ter mechanic at the Norfolk Navy-Gard.
Mr. Fairless stated to-day that he only
desired the appointment temporarily. and
as a vindication for his summary re-
moval by the Cleveland administration.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-17
carr. EPPs' SUCCEsSOR.
Will Probably be His son. Mr.. Claiborne
Epps.

The news Of the death Of Captain Epps
caused sincere sorrow, and many express
slons of regret at the City Hail. where he
was so well known. and so highly es-
teemed by everybody IN the big munich
pal building.
1t was said in the City Hall last night
that already Judge Samuel b. Witt, OF the
Hustings Court has been approached by
prosuective candidates for the position or
CITY Sergeant and their friends also,
REGARDING their appointment TO the place
made vacant by the death Captain Epps.
Judge witt. il was remarked. was much
displeased at the unseemly haste shown
I'm the matter by these candidates, ana
declined 10 listen 10 them on the suo-
ject at present.
judge Witt was close friend OF the
late sergeant OF Richmond, Captain Epps,
and during his late illness called on him
frequently.
on one Of these visits it was said last
night at the city Han. he asked Captain
Epps II there was anything he could do TOR
him.
Replying 10 the Judge Captain Epps
is reported 10 have said: Nothing. thank
you. except TO appoint my son. Claiborne,
to my place. when | am gone"
Judge witt. so the story runs. replied
20 him. saying. he certainly would do so
II he had the power, and told him good
bye.
A question has arisen since then whether
Judge Witt has the power to appoint any
one TO the vacancy just made by Captain
Epps' death.
Mr.. Charles V. Meredith. city Attor-
ney. who was al the City Hall last night
said that the office could not be filled by
an appointment of the Judge OF the Hust-
ings Court. but that It's unexpired term.
which runs 10 July l. ls9S. must be flled
by the city Council.
The most natural and prominent candl-
date for the office OF sergeant Of the city
of Richmond will he Mr.. Claiborne Epps.
son OF the late Captain EppS who has
been the faithful and efficient deputy oi
his father ever since he went in office.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-17
rsrtrrOF MRS. ~. H.VdSDERRfLT. II.
She Left s6GG. 600 and Had Power of Aps
nofntment over S50O, 900 More.

NEW YORK. April ia report OF the
value Of the estate OF Maria Louisa VAN
derbilt widow Of william II. Vanderbilt,
was fled in the Surrogate's Court yester-
day by the appraiser, Gilbert W. Minor
The total personal estate leit by MIS-.
Vanderbilt aggregates St66 .O2s.bo' WITHOUT
including the 100000 which her husodHd
will empowered her 10 dispose OF.
BY the terms of the will OF her huspPno
II was provided that the executors snould
set apart a sum sufficient TO pay her an
income Of 100000 a year until she dleu.
The report shows that at the time OF
her death Mrs. Vanderbilt possessed $780,
600 in railroad bonds, and cash IN various
hanks amounting 70 $l47000. Her Jew
edrv is valued at s2i,592 Her funeral ex-
nenses and debts are stated 10 have been
about $1,000 and the commissions which
the four executors, Cornelius, William ~
Frederick w. and George w. Vanderbilt
are entitled 10 aggregate sd. bob
The not personal estate Of Mrs. Wander
b,t Is stated at s625.f7S After the pay
ment of the s2500O0 beduea;hed 10 ST.
bartholomew church. which the ap-
prafser finds is not taxable, and other
legacies. the residuary estate lett Is t-n'-
2t7 81 This IS left 10 Margaret a. Brom-
lev. a sister: Samuel II. Kissam. broth
or. Ethel Kissam. a niece; Josephine De
Mott Kissam. a niece, and CLINTON brown
Kissam. a grandnephew. ....
The appraiser finds that the 100000 over
which Mrs. Vanderbilt had the power OF
annointments is not subject 10 me trans
Ter tar as the bequest was made under
the will Of Mr. Vanderbilt before the
transfer tax went into effect
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-17
A Biz Shortage.

NEW BEDFORD. MASS. April ls-At
meeting of the creditors Of TIE Bennett
a Columbia Mill Corporations to-day. II
was discovered that $4,000 in notes Of
the two concerns had been issued Of which
no account has appeared in the returns
submitted 10 the State by the corpora
tion.
ITnon learning this, and that more than
slOco0c had been charged to the account
of the plant when 1t should have APP
peared as profit and loss. thereby showing
a surplus instead OF dehcit. II was voted
to place both corporations in the hands
OF receivers.