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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-14
SOUTH PORTLAND.

RECEPTION TO REV. MR.. LAYTON.
A reception was rendered the Rev. Mr..
Lawton, pastor of the North Congrega-
t1onal church, and his bride, Wednesday
evening, October 6, from eight until ten,
at the residence of Mrs. Smart, Sawyer
street, South Portland Mrs Smart and
Miss Rand assisted in receiving. During
the evening fine programme was en-
Joyed, after which ice cream and cake
were served. The young ladies who pre-
sided over the refreshments were Miss
Martha Pagan, Miss Louise Melcher,
Miss Florence Smart and Miss Isabe
Taylor. These young ladiesRwere gowned
in light dresses and were very attractive
feature of the evening.
AS soon as the insurance companies
have adjusted the loss Oh the plant of the
Portland Shipbuilding company, caused
by the fire of last Monday, workmen will
commence on the repairs TO the wood
work. The adjusters are expected to ar
rive today and effect a settlement The
machinery has been cleaned up and with
some few needed repairs is again in good
working order.
The members of Bethany Sunday school
are arranging for a harvest concert which
is to be held in about two weeks.
The schooner J. Manchester Haynes was
placed on the marine railway and is to be
repaired.
The four days series of revival meetings
at. the Peoples Methodist church are prov
ing of deep interest and are well attended.
The meeting Tuesday evening was led by
Rev. j. Fl. Roberts of Pleasantdale as
sisted by the presiding elder, Rev. E. o.
Thayer. The meeting on Sunday evening
will probably be addressed by Rev. Rob-
ert Lawton, pastor of the North Congre-
gational church.
The stone crusher In use at Fort Preble
broke down early during the day Tues
day, but has since been repaired and is
now in good working order.
The South Portland football eleven held
meeting for reorganization Wednesday
evening. The captain and manager was
chosen few days ago. The new line up
is as follows: f. Smith, centre; G. Fow-
Ter, left guard; George Broughton, right
guard; Lyman Richards, left tackle; S.
Hubbard. right tackle; Preston Plumb
left end; J. Frost, right end WIN. Smart,
right half back; Calvin White, left half;
Austin Fitzgerald, full back Alfred
Kinkley, quarter back.
The excavation for the Stamford street
sewer began yesterday at the corner of
East High street. From present indica-
tions there will not, be much ledge work.
Mr.. Charles Hannaford and wife OF
Gorham are visiting relatives in the viii
lage for few days.
Mr. George Pillsbury, who was injured
a week ago while at work at Fort Preble
is rapidly recovering from his injuries
The citizens of South Portland feel that
full credit was not given the local fire de-
partment for the good work it did at the
time of the fire at the head house Of the
Portland .Shipouilding company. The
newspapers had it the fire boat did
all the work.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-14
Maine tensions.

Washington, October 13.-Pensiens
have been granted residents of Maine as
follows:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-14

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lungs, old colds, new colds and obstaae colds, and
the nose and eyes. prevents catarrh, diPhtheria,
pneumonia, and all throat and lung troubles These
saved thousands of lives and prevented much sick
separate cure for each disease. At ali druggists
Is cents vial IF you need medical advice write
Prof Munyon. 1865 Arch Street, Philadelphia. 1t Is
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NO. 22I.
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
The First National Bank Of Portland,
RESOURCES.

at Portland, in the State of Maine. at the close
of business, Oct 9th, 1897
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ORIGINAL

Edgar Foye. Wiscasset.
SUPPLEMENTAL.
Ira G. Jordan, Bethel.
INCREASE.
Alonzo r. Small, Biddeford; Edward
". Hy Pembroke; John Yoke, Monroe;
John G. Wallace, Gorham.
The Washington bee., 1897-10-09
THE STATE FAIR, HAGERS-
TOWN.
Low RATEF via B. & o.

The forty-second Annual Fair Of the
Agricultural Associations of Washing
ton, Carroll and Frederick Counties.
Md, Franklin and Adams Counties,
Pa, and Jefferson, Berkley and Nor
gan Counties, VIVA, will be held
October I2th to 18th. A number of
star attractions have been secured and
complete success will be scored.
The fastest harness horses in the
world, John R. Gentry, 2.ooH, and
Robert J., 2 oIK, will give exhibition
races against mates. This is a rare
chance to see in action these wonders
of the turf. The cars used to trans
port these horses are the finest on
wheels, and will be open for inspec-
ton.
The B. & o. r. r. has arranged to
sell excursion tickets to the fair from
Washington. at the rate g.. so for the
round trip. good to return until Octo-
Der 10th.
Special trains Wednesday and
Thursday, October 18th and I4th,
leave Washington at 7:3o a. m. Ar
rive Hagerstown, at 1890. Returning
leave Hagerstown 5:2o p. m.
The Washington bee., 1897-10-09

MISS MERRITT MADE SUPERVISING
PRINCIPAL-THE CoLoRED SOCIETY
NOT PLEASED.
The appointment of Miss Emma F. n f.
@. Merritt, by Ex-senator b. n. DIueei
school trustee, as supervising pIlICipa.
over all the schools OF the loWei
grades, is no doubt the best aPpolt-
ment that has ever been maze DF
school officer. n..
The position to which Miss Merritt
has been appointed is new featuie'
which has been greatly needed IN the
colored schools. There were seVerai
candidates for the place, but the most
active candidate was Miss MlcKle
Cook, who was strongly supported by
Mrs. Trustee Terrell and DIR. Shadd.
The latter gentleman had no vote, put
his moral support was given to MISS
Cook. The vote for the position was
by ballot. The trustees present VINO
had authority to vote were MesSrs.
Bruce and Cornish and Mrs. Terrell:
Miss Merritt received two votes ana
Miss Cook one.
THE CoLoRED SOCIETY
on hearing of Miss Merritt's success,
seem to go into Mysteries, and declared
that she should not have been appoint.
ed. Superintendent Cook speaks OF
Miss Merritt in the highest terms as. a
lady of ability, and indeed one Of the
most brilliant teachers in the schools.
There are all kinds of rumors afioat
that Mrs. Terrell intended to oppose
the appointment after it reaches the
board next Tuesday. These rumors
are unjust and unfair to Mrs. Terrell,
who would be the first to oppose any
one who attempted to defeat Miss Mer-
ritt's confirmation next Tuesday. Mrs.
Terrell, the BEE is free to state, is not
opposed to Miss Merritt, although the
colored society may be.
MISS MERRITT
is a native of this city, where she was
born, reared and educated. She re-
ceived her education in the public
schools of this city, which makes her
appointment more acceptable to the
people. She is from poor but respect
able parentage, and by industry and
perseverance she has won her way and
reached the topmost round of the lad
der. Miss Merritt has host of friends
among all classes of citizens, who hon
or and respect her. She is lady of
refinement and education. which are
but few of the commendable traits in
her character. When the people
learned that Trustee Bruce was the
champion of Miss Merritt, no man re-
ceived greater praise for recognizing
the merits of a noble and true woman
against favoritism and social cliques.
In the school-room Miss Merritt is
favorite. Her children love, honor
and obey her.
The BEE is always enterprising in
telling its readers all they want to
know. We present an exact cut Of
Miss Merritt.
The people are waiting with much
anxiety the meeting of the school
board
The Washington bee., 1897-10-09
DR.. GEO. H. RICHARDSON.

We present to the readers of the BEE
the cut of one of our new school trust
ees, DIR. Geo. H. Richardson. The
doctor needs no introduction to the
citizens of Washington. They all know
him, high and low, rich and poor. AS
scholar he has few equals and no su-
periors in this District, so far as the
colored people are concerned. He
graduated from the Cleveland high
school at the age of sixteen; took a
scientific course at Howard University,
and, not being contented, he afterwards
graduated from the law and medical
departments of the same institution.
In all matters literary and educational,
pertaining to the advancement of the
negro race, the doctor has been in the
front rank.
The Commissioners of the District,
and Mr.. Ross in particular, are to be
Complimented in the selection of DIR.
Richardson. He brings to the trustee
board ripeness of scholarship and a
thorough knowledge of affairs in gen.
eral never before possessed by col
ored trustee. AS an all-around schol-
ar, combined with his high sense of
honor and duty, his love of home and
his magnificent bearing, we feel safe in
placing our children in his hands, be-
lieving that his administration will be
wise and just. and that much needed
reforms will find in him a most worthy
and efficient advocate.
The Washington bee., 1897-10-09
THE OPENING OF THE FAIR.
RECORDER CHEATHAM's SPEECH.

The opening of the Odd-Fellows
fair on last Monday night brought out
one of the largest and most distin-
guished gatherings that has ever as
sembled in that hall.
The artistic arrangements OF the
booths, tables, and other attractions
gave the hall beautiful appearance.
The central figure on last Monday
night was Recorder Cheatham who
had been invited to deliver the open
ing address. Among other things he
said: "This occasion brings us up to a
period in this great age, when the con-
ditions which confront us, are as
bright and fattering as the American
people have ever enjoyed. "The in
stitution of Odd-Fellowship is keeping
pace with the onward march, especial
ly when we look at this grand edihce,
the value of which is between $50, 900
and $4,000, and the expenditures of
the Order, in the District OF Columbia
alone is between S, 900 and $Io, 900 per
year for benevolent purposes. Every
institution has an object IN view as
well as duties prescribed. One of the
objects of our government is to keep
the streams of safety, peace and pros
perity ever open, healthy and follow
ing, some of its duties are to enact and
enforce strong and pleasant laws,
sustaining peaceful and friendly re-
lation with all Foreign nations" Af-
ter briefly reviewing the history of the
Odd-Fellows association he concluded
by stating the object of the fair, which
was to raise funds enough to pay off
the next note.
The Washington bee., 1897-10-09
OUR SCHOOL TRUSTEES. s.
THE REAL PEOPLE INDoRsE THEM
WHAT PROMINENT PEOPLE SAY.

THE REAL PEOPLE INDoRsE THEM
WHAT PROMINENT PEOPLE SAY.
The Baptist ministers were holding
meeting to oppose the appointment
Of DR.. Geo. H. Richardson and Rev.
Sterling N. Brown. The real people OF
this city were talking to a BEE repre-
sentative telling him what they thought
of the trustees.
DR.. F. J. Shadd: think the appoint
mentS are good men; they are men OF
education and ability; nothing can be
said detrimental against them.
Editor A. w. Brinkley They are
all right-men Of qualification and with
a good record. They will stand test.
l am opposed to the color line being
drawn, and for that reason | refused to
take part in the other meetings that
were held some time ago. | saw in
that meeting too much self.
H. c. Tyson, formerly Recorder
Cheatham's private secretary: con-
slider the appointments good
Lawyer J. M. Kicks: l am perfectly
satisfied. There are no men more fit
ted for the place. DR.. Richardson has
ability and backbone; and while
don't know so much about Rev.
Brown, know he is a clean man and
one who will not soil his garments on
account of his position.
Mr.. Edward L. Thornton: l am per-
fectly satisfied. think the appoint
ments good ones.
Mr.. Henry E. Baker: They are i'm
provements over the old trustees.
DIR. John r. Francis: DR.. Richard
son is a man of ability, and have no
doubt that he will do his duty.
L. c. Bailey: l like the appoint
ments.
Lawyer R. H. Terrell: They are
good men, and | know they will do
their duty.
Geo. H. Smith / am we'll pleased.
They are honest men and men OF
ability.
L. H. Peterson, trustee of the Nine
teenth Street Baptist Church: The
people are satisfied. l am highly
pleased.
Col. M. M. Holland: Richardson is
man of ability, and will no doubt do
his duty.
Lawyer T. L. Jones Messrs. Rich
ardson and Brown will undoubtedly
meet the appreciation of the people.
Lawyer E. M. Hewlett, being asked
by a BEE representative what he
thought Of the appointments said
consider the appointments excellent,
and am satisfied that the best thinking
people, those who have the interest of
our schools at heart, are delighted
with Commissioner Ross selection. |
have known DR.. Geo. H. Richardson
for twenty years, and know him to be
a young man of broad intellect, good
Judgment, with not the slightest tar
nish upon his moral character. All
this talk about intoxication is mere
bosh. Rev. Sterling Brown is not SO
well known to me, but from what do
know of him, and can learn, he is an
excellent appointee. The Commis-
sioners will pay no attention to the OBJ
jections made by a few persons who
are probably disappointed in some pet
scheme by these appointments.
The Washington bee., 1897-10-09
Art N oteS
OF THE
COLUMBIA NEGRO ART COM.
PANY.

Mr.. A. T. Moore is now at Cam
bridge, Md, and will teach a class
there, assisted by Mrs. D. Gordon.
Miss Emma L. Thompson will open
school next week in Easton, Md. She
is good teacher.
Mr.. Alfred Taylor will be hereafter
found at the studio in Washington,
D. c.
Miss Jennie c. Mills is now teaching
fine class at the First Colored Bap-
fist Church.
Miss Annie E. Hurdle has gone
home to Norfolk, Va, OH account of
the sickness of her sister, and will re-
turn as soon as she is better to Balti-
more to teach the art.
Mr.. B. F. Lineberger is now in
charge of a large class at Trinity A.
M. Z. Church, after completing grand
work in Morristown, N. J. His work
is all frst-class.
Miss Mary E. Robinson is doing
some fine work with her class at Way
man . hCllOll ldl ~ WI. L. SuuI I'll.
Miss Sallie N. Jett will be in Baltl-
more on Sunday night from Passaic,
n, =, to teach class in that city.
Mr. G. T. Davage has gone back
North to assume the control of our
Northern art work, and will be heard
from later.
Miss Annie E. Hudson, our art clerk,
and Miss Eliza ]. Luckey, our secreta-
~ typewriter, is kept busy in the STU
dio. Things are moving right along.
Mrs. w. c. o. Jacques, who has the
management of the studio, is pushing
things right along and turning out
some fine pictures.
Miss Carrie B. Coleman, an old
teacher, is residing in Red Bank, n.
]. She will make her future home in
Newark. n. J., with a new name.
The Washington bee., 1897-10-09
REDUCED RATES.
CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION
OVER THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY.

The Southern Railway announces
the following low rates from Washing
ton, D. c., to Nashville, Tenn, occa-
sion Tenpeese Centennial Exposition ::
Season excursion Tickets will be
sold Ar. Il 2Sth. 1897, daily, until and
including October 18th, at $2S.75.
Twenty Day Excursion Tickets will
be sold daily, beginning April 29th,
until October 18th, at S2I.o5.
Ten Day Excursion Tickets will be
sold on Tuesdays and Thursdays oi
each week, beginning April 29th, until
October 10th, 1897, at $3.50.
Rates for Military and Students IN
parties of IS or more made known
upon application.
Through Pullman Sleeping Cars,
New York and Washington to Nash
Vile, Tenn, through Asheville and
Ho. Springs, N. c., "The Land of the
Sky"
L. s. BROWN,
GenI Agent, Pass Dept.
w. A. TURK,
GenI Passenger Agent.
J. H. CULP,
Traffic Manager.
Washington, ID. c.
The Washington bee., 1897-10-09
READ The BEE.

The leading journal in the coun-
try. The greatest advertising met
dunn in Washington. If you wan
your business increased, subscribe
and advertise in The Washington
BEE. 1t can be purchased from any
of the following agents:
Hillsdale-Dr. Calls Drug Storo.
West Washington - James L,
Turner, 5000 NJ street.
South Washington-E. Murray,
6OO-602 Sd street.
NORTHWEST.
Jackson's barber shop. sos ID
street.
s. j. Beckley, 1919 NJ street.
Lucas Barber Shop, O. 4. Rich,
Agent. 1905 L street, N. W.
J. L. Smothers, 1927 T st. NV
DR.. 81. Beller, Druggist, corner,
18th and M streets n. W.
The Washington bee., 1897-10-09

Miss Elinorah Watkins, who has been
,isiting the city, throughout the sum-
o,er r,e as the guest of Mrs. Fields OF
r MI street, n. W left for her home
: DanyiIle, Va, last Tuesday morn
ing.
slar0e sum was realized at the 10TH
Street Baptist church last Sunday
morning, it being grand rally day.
Mr. E. E. Cooper, editor of the Col
ored American, has been appointed
assisiant street inspector, at $500 per
annum, or $66.75 per month.
The little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Bundy, of 4o3 o street n. w,
who was so seriously hurt by bicycle
is improving.
Mrs. Edna Ford Richie and husband,
formerly of this city, but now OF New
York, have been spending a aweek here.
"Oarid, the Shepherd Boy" was
well rendered, last night, at the Nine
teenth Street Baptist Church.
Hon. lanes c. Napier, of Nashville,
Tenn, and Mr.. ]. A. Firse, Of Clarks-
vile, Tenn P. o. D., we're in the city
on business. They called to see the
President and had a very pleasant
chat. They left for their home Tues
day evening.
Miss Grace Campbell is welcomed
home by her friends, after having
spent a month in New York City.
During her stay she visited some Of the
best kindergartens in that city. She
was greatly impressed, and feels much
benefited for having done so. This
adds to her already acquired knowl-
edge of kindergarten work.
The Washington bee., 1897-10-09
TO LYNCHBURG AND RETURN.

One of the grandest and one of the
cheapest excursions will go to Lynch
burg, Va, over the Southern Railroad
October 1874. The round trip will be
only s. so. Special attractions at
Lynchburg October 1915, State Fair;
October I3, Buffalo Bill's Wild West
Show; October I3, Grafton by Senator
7. W. Daniels The train will go
through the battlehelds of Manassas.
Bull Run, and Brandy Station, and in
view of Montpelier, home of Madison;
Monticello, home of Jefferson, and the
University of Virginia. Don't fail to
take this trip in.
The Washington bee., 1897-10-09

Your appointment as Trustee is
distinct recognition of the educated
young element in our race. Having
had the pleasure of your acquaintance
for more than twenty years, take
special delight in penning you my
sincere greetings upon this occasion,
for besides the selection of a good
man, friend of your humble servant
has been selected. All hail.
Very truly yours,
R. S. Smith.
The Washington bee., 1897-10-09
FOR SALE LOTS.

For sale, 1H acres of ground which
contains over four fine building lots.
Situated in very pleasant locality,
on Berry farm, Washington, D. c.
Near the beautiful home of the Hon.
S. G.. Brown and DR.. w. H. Hunter S
home. Fronts on two avenues. Terms
Cash. Applicants for the said lots,
must apply to,
Rev. Daniel Draper,
P. 0. Box Al,
Have de Grace,
Hartford county, Md.
The Washington bee., 1897-10-09
THE MCKINLEY HOTEL.
October Z, 1907.

October 7, 1897.
The following persons registered at
the Mckinley Hotel during the week !:
Rev. w. T. Whitley, Columbus.
Texas; J. E. Martin, Boston, Mass.
]. H. Payne, Jersey City, n. J.; G. E.
Lovenette. Richmond, Va; DR.. Nc
Dougall, Philadelphia, Pa; c. E.
Taylor, City; ]. E. Ferris, Tenn; ].
o. Crosby, Salisbury, n. c.; William
Smith, Philadelphia, Pa; D. E. Speed,
Jersey City, n. J.; L. NJ. Still, n. j.;
~. NJ. Smith, Philadelphia, Pa James
Blucker, Culpeper, VaS r. w. Nalle,
Va.
Clerk S. c. Donaldson will be glad
to meet his many friends at the Nc
Kinley Hotel at all times. Help al
ways polite.
The Washington bee., 1897-10-09
OUR SCHOOL TRUSTEES.

PROMINENT PEOPLE SEND LETTERS OF
CONCENTRATION TO DR.. RICH
ARDsoN. THE PEOPLE SATISFIED.
Learning of your appointment as
Trustee, write to congratulate you:
In you | am sure we have an able and
honest friend, who will deal fairly by
all without regard to family connec-
tions or cliques. was made the hap
piest man on earth.
Yours,
J. E. Harvey.
The Washington bee., 1897-10-09
1T IS RUMORED.

Something will drop soon-
Waring will be made to know his
place.
President Mckinley will surprise
some one.
The colored society will be disaps
pointed
Trustee Bruce intends to surprise
some one.
Certain Baptist ministers will hear
something in few days.
The Washington bee., 1897-10-09

| want to congratulate you upon
your appointment upon the school
board.
Very respectfully,
Anna ]. Murray.
Being citizen Of the northeast
take pride in the recognition and de-
sire. to express my confidence in your
ability and fairness to so fill the posi-
ton as not only to justify the Commits
sloners in their selection, but to mer-
1t the continuance of their confidence.
Very respectfully,
L. @. Fletcher.
] Also hundred of others received.
The Washington bee., 1897-10-09
ALEXANDRIA NEWS.
VIM. A. Carter, Agt. & Corr.
WASHINGTON BEE,
627 So. ASaph St.

627 So. ASaph st.
lAll orders for advertisements, job
printing, or news notes will be care
fully attended to, if sent to the above
address,
The citizens of Alexandria, Va,
are hereby introduced to the WASH
NGToN BEE, an able journal that has
often circulated in this city before it
invites the hearty support of our citi-
zenS generally. 1t has brains, energy,
determination, iron-inf1exibe, un-
Welding iron and it is tempered and
supported with an honesty of purpose
and purity of honor that Spurns in
justice; scorns and repels hypocrisy.
and feels a stain like a wound. /
say this in the broadest sense. Be-
lleying that in no other business are
these elements so essentially neces-
Sary as that of the newspapers, |
therefore again invite the support of
our people, believing sincerely that the
success of THE WASHINGTON BEE
will enable us to have affairs as we
would wish them to BEE.
Alexandria, Va. Sept. II, 'e7.-The
hight in the political circles of this city
came to a stand-still when Hanna s
letter 10 Park Agnew, recognizing him
lAgnew,) as State Chairman was read.
However, among Lamb followers which
are composed of men who have no
where to look for political recognition.
They are still holding on to the Lamb
faction because they say, there is an
excursion to Lynchburg, on which we
know that all self-respecting republi-
cans aregoing to stand by Chairman
Agnew.
Arrangements are being made for a
bicycle contest at the driving park. in
The near future, the first in this vicin-
lty among the race. II will only be
regretted when we consider how many
hlTed wheels will be there.
Wheels in their heads. Our young
men have Just commenced to feel the
enects OF wheels, for which Sunday
schools, good reading matter, young
ladies' prayer meetings, churches and
everything except dime novels are
oeing sacrificed and yet the number of
which around here are verv small.
DIR. NJ. Hopkins has commenced
Ine practice of Medicine in the city
and Located his office at SIC Queen
Steet. We wish DR.. Hopkins much
success.
Rev. Gains, of Roberts Chapel NJ. E.
Shurch, preached a powerful sermon
sunday evening; subject: "Trials of
Mr.. Isaac y. Tancil of No 23I6 H
SS"eet, n. W, is very iii and his friends
mere mere are praying foT his early re-
n lhe many friends of Mrs. Laura
6SandiGlph, reHct of the late Willis
GNahQolph, died at her residence on
r'"'l Columbus street, early Monday
i-s' i's' AlnS. She was a very eStimable
,~1s an exemplary christian and a
pl''uei member of Roberts Chapel NJ.
g. Cnurch. She had been an invalid
II some time, though she suffered
nie dfilcuons without a murmur and
Gnen the messenger summoned this
o"llSpan vi adviser from time to eternity.
nave every reason to believe that
y5 my Ieu asleep in Jesus. The children
,,. ruo survive her have our tenderest
sympathy.
NIL b''lS' Hester Carter and children
Ss,,5- ,o nave had the malarial fever for
d weeks, are improving.
The Washington bee., 1897-10-09

Accept hearty approval and sincere
congratulations on your appointment
as Trustee. A crown of honor could
not have been more fifty and timely
placed, the protest of the colored min
istry of the District to the contrary
notwithstanding
Truly yours,
N. E. WeatherlesS.