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rs an Investment In Fidelity stock safe.
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-17
ACTOR STABBED BY SUPER.

London, December 16.-Wm. ferris, the
well-knOwn actor, was murdered tonight,
being stabbed with knife, as he was
entering the stage door of the Adelphia.
Terris was stabbed as he was entering
the theatre for the performance OF
Secret Service The assassin had the
appearance Of a foreigner and wore a
long cloak. He is supposed to be form
er super. He rushed at the actor as the
latter was stepping across the pavement
from his.cab and stabbed him just be
low the heart. Terris fell crying: my
God. he's stabbed me; DON It let him
escape. The assassin withdrew the
dagger and made second plunge at his
victim, but he was seized by the specta-
tors
HThe wounded man was carried into the
theatre and doctors were called from
the Charing Cross hospital. But the
wound, which was very deep, proved
fatal and the actor expired in Is min
utes.
The murderer was taken to Bow street
police station, followed by an angry
crowd. The motive for the crime is not
yet known.
According to later accounts Mr.. ferris
had aliahted from a cab at the stage door
in Maiden Lane. Mr.. Gilbert, the
theatrical agent, met him at the door.
The two were standing and In CONVERSE
tion Wnen MT. IerrlS' asslalanG appeared
and plunged the knife into his breast
Mr.. Terris tried to seize his assailant,
who then dealt two more stabs before the
bystanders had time to interfere. The
murderer gives the name of Richard
Arthur Prince, but he was known at the
theatre as Archer. His wife has been en-
ployed there as dresser.
Archer, who is we'll educated and
good singer, has been living in mean
lodgings. He had often been assisted
financially by ferris, and other members
of the Adelphia company, but of late he
had become SO importunate that MT.
ferris had referred him to Rthe Actors
Benevolent fund.
The assassin shows no signs of insanity.
He appeared to gloryssin his victim death
but soon Gained down In the.cell.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-17
Eow's This.

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that can not be cured by
Il ''l' F. J. CHENEY & co. Props, Toledo O.
We the undersigned have known F. j. Cheney
for The last 10 years. and believe him perfectly
honorable in all business transactions and fin
ancialy able to carry ont any obligations made
by their firm.
WEST s. TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Tole-
do. ..
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Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF
the system. Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-17
YOUR NEWSPAPER FOR THE COM.
ING YEAR.


This is the season to subscribe for your
newspaper for the coming year. The
PRESS, delivered in Portland, Deering
and South Portland, every week day
morning, costs SO cents a month, or &C. 90
year in advance. The PRESS is the
best paper in the world for your break
fast table. The PRESS and SUNDAY
TIMES together, delivered at your door
every morning in the year, may be OBJ
tanned for 65 cents month, or 81. SO a
year in advance If you want to sub
scribe send a postal card to our address,
81 Exchange street, and our agent will
call and take your subscription.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-17
Messengers Notice.

Office of the Sheriff of Cumberland County.
State of Maine, Cumberland. So, December
9th, A. d. 1897.
FFIHlS is to give notice that on the 18th day
IL OF December. A. D. 1897, a warrant in insol-
yenoy was issued out Of the Court of insolvency
for said County OF Cumberland, against the
estate of
GEORGE Il. WILLIAMS. of Portland,
adjudged to be. an Insolvent Debtor,
on petition OF said Debtor. which
petition was fied on the 7th
day OF December, A. ID. 1897 10 which
date interest on claims is to be computed,
That the paymentSof any debts to or by said
Debtor and the transfer and delivery of any
property by him are. forbidden by law.
That a meeting OF the creditors of said
Debtor 70 prove their debts and in case there
are sufficient assets to choose one or
more asSigneeS OF his estate. will be held
at q Court Of Insolvency to be holden
said County of Cumberland. on the goth day of
December, A. d. 1897, at 10 O'Clock in the
forenoon.
Given under my hand the date FIRST above
written.
C. L. BUCHANAN,
Deputy Sheriff as Messenger of the Court OF
insolvency for said County of Cum berland.
decl0&l7
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-17
Executors Notice.

TIE subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed Executor OF the
last will and testament of
JOHN W. TODD. late OF Freeport
in the County of Cumberland, deceased
and given bonds as the law directs. Ali persons
having demands against the estate of said de
ceased are desired 10 present the same for set
Element, and all indebted thereto are requested
to make payment Immediately.
JAMES Il. TODD, Yarmouth.
Freeport, Dec. z, 1891. dec9Th3W.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-17
ANNUAL MEETINGS
PORTLAND NATIONAL BANK

The annual meeting of the stockholders of
the Portland National Bank of Portland for the
eeleetion Of electors for the ensuing year and
the transaction of any other business that may
legally be presented. will be held at their bank
ing house on TUESDAY the 11th., day of Janu-
airy, s9s, at II O'Clock A. M.
CHARLES &. ALLEN Cashier.
Portland, Maine, December o, 1897.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-17
ASK FOR CONFERENCE,

Fall River, December 16.-The con-
ference committee of the textile workers
of this city was in session for three hours
this afternoon. The committee voted to
ask the manufacturers for conference
next Monday if that date is satisfactory.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-17
ANNUAL MEETING.

The 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 business that may
legally be presented. Will be held at its Bank
ing Rooms on TUESDAY the 18th day of Jan
uary. 1898, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ.
j. E. WENGREN, Cashier.
deco dtd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-17
PORTLAND MAN SECOND

Brunswick, December 16.-The Sopho-
more prize for defamation at Bowdoin
college tonight was Won by F. c. Lee of
Newcastle, Me-, with J. W. Whitney of
Portland, second
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-17
Merchants National Bank.

of the WeTchant,s National
Bank of Portland, Me. for the election of seven
directors Tor the ensuing year and the transac-
ton of any other business that NAV legally be
presented, will be neld at their banking house,
on Tuesday the nth day Of January, 1898, at 10
o'clock a. IN. c. o. BANCROFT Cashier.
December 9, 1897. dec19dtd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-17

Nor sALE-Buildlng lots at Oskdale. The
DeariHg Land Co. offer for sale on favor
able terms, desirable building lots on Forest
Avenue Falmouth. FeSsenden, Pitt, William
and Deering SITS, Oakdale. Apply TO CHARLES
{. ADAMS, Treasurer, 81 Exchange st.
apr25 eow2Ow
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-17

Judge Chase of the New Hampshire
supreme court has been appointed referee
in the action ofsthe State VS.. the Man
chester & Lawrence railroad, in place of
ex-Gov. Cleaves, who declined to serve.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-17

No need to suffer with rheumatis M
lumbago, neuralgia, cramps or collie.
Dr.. Thomas Electric Oil cures all such
troubles, and does it quickly.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-17
CANAL NATIONAL BANK.

The annual meeting of the stockholders of
the Canal National bank of Portland will be
held Mt their banking house on Tuesday, the
18th day of January. 1898, at IL o'clock a. m.
for the election of seven directors and for
the transaction of any other business that
may be legally presented.
GEORGE C. PETERS, Cashier.
December TO- 1897. dec11dtd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-17
KILLED BY TRAIN.

East Kingston, N. H., December 49,
William Lacrouse, aged 90, of Lawrence,
was caught between a passenger and
freight train tonight and instantly killed
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-17
The Chairman National Bank.

The annual meeting of the stockholders of the
Chapman National Bank will be held at its
banking rooms on Tuesday the 18th day of Jan
uary, 1885, at 10 O'Clock a. M. for the election
of directors for the ensuing year. and the tran
sact1on of any other business that may legally
come before the meeting.
CHESTER H. PEASE, Cashier
Portland. Me-. Dec 10, 1897 dec1Odtd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-17
Nervous Prosl,ratioaa Cured.

1t is with genuine gratitude to DR.. Chase,
Cumberland, street, thist we say he has cured
our daughter, without medicine, of a very Sc
rious stomach trouble from which she hid suf-
fered intensely for yeaDs and which finally pro-
duced nervous exhaus ion. other physicians
failed to give her relhof, and we had almost
despaired of her ever being well when she com
menced treatment with Dr. Chase. To us it
seems nothing short of a miracle
MR.. and MRS. j. C. PRESTON,
dec15MWFH 4S9 Cumberland street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-17
LADIES' FILLED WATCHES,

IA kt. 20 year Gold case Waltham and
Elgins up to date styles We would be pleased
to have you call and examine. MCKINNEY
the Jeweler, Monument Square. Open even
ms. dec9dtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-17
O. I. STEPHENSON. Corner Park and Congress Sis.
Chain Bracelets,

We have them in all patterns. and they make
such pretty present, nd so reasonable. $50
$3.50. McKENNEY, the Jeweler. Monu-
ment Square. Open evenings. decl4d6
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-17
WHITES
Annual Christmas Tree.

Sth, and continue until after Christmas
our annual Christmas Tree, and the same
will be loaded with choice and desirable
presents, which will be given with pur-
chases to the amount of fifty cents and
upwards. We are headquarters for Win
ter footwear including oyershoes, leggins,
slippers in all styles, and we sell the same
at marvelously low prices
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-17

or in illustrated cloth at 75c There is nothing of the
semblance OF an advertisement about the book TO
detract from its merits mar its beauty. May be
purchased at all Portland book stores, obtained
from the publishers. CHISHOLM BROS,
Portland, Me.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-17

printed upon heavy
up to date Portland
even the new Jefferson"
Park, the Armory and
included. These are
tifuEly e m b o S S e d
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-17

accompanying e a c h;
plate paper, showing
and its Surroundings,
theatre, Rivert . n
Auditorium b e i n G
bound between beau
paper covers at SOC.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-17

This book published in 1897, is now offered to the
Christmas trade. What more appropriate gift could
be sent to absent Ones and what could be SO readily
dispatched 1t contains 50 large (6xS inches) half
tone engravings with $50 words of admirable text
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-09-30
American Corn In Europe.

The very causes which are work.
ing to create demand from abroad
for American wheat will bring about
also brisk call for American corn.
Not without substantial result has
been the missionary work carried on In
foreign lands on behalf of our Indian
corn. We exported no less than 49,
ST. All bushels of corn and corn meal
in the last year OF record. Now that
there Is certain to be an advance in the
cost Of wheat food products abroad tho
advantages of Indian corn, much
cheaper than wheat as 1t will be, can
not fail to find special appreciation.
The larger the use of our corn abroed
this year the greater the demand from
Europe is likely to DO the year follow
ing, and this, as a matter OF course,
will mean money for American farm
ers. There is no doubt as to their
ability to provide generous corn sup
ply. More than 2,00O,0O0,000 bushels
were included in the nations output of
this staple crop last ycar.-Boston
Globe.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-09-30
A Hindoo Cricket Expert.

The best cricket batsman in Eng
land now Is an Indian named Ranjit-
sinhji 1t sounds something like fall
ing downstairs with a scuttle of coal,
and it is by no means an index of his
ability to WELD a cricket bat. In his
opening match Ranjitsinhji made a
not out and $50. There are but few
more astonishing feats on the cricket
field. He simply distanced his fellow
batsmen. In his first class matches no
averaged 81, with an aggregate of 2.7SO
runs, beating the invincible w. r
Grace's 2,T30 made in 1871.
Altogether the batting of Ranjit-
sinhji amounts to genius. Ordinary
players who attempted to turn good
length balls off the middle stump in
variably came to grief, but he did it
with such skill and certainty that the
best bowlers were driven to despair.
RanJitsinhji is tall and dark, and
has an eye like an eagle. If his fellow
Indians will but fight England with
half the desperation with which Ran
jitsinhji bats, her sovereignty in the
East is as good as lost.-New York
Journal.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-09-30
CURIOUS CUSTOMS AND MANNERS
Some Very Odd Practices That Are OBJ
seved in Different Lands. y

1t Is lawful for any person to kin a
grave robber in China the instant he is
caught in the act.
japanese worknen wear both I'm
their caps and on their necks an in
scription stating their business and
the name Of their employers.
The Chinese Government levies a
regular tax on beggars and in turn
gives them the privilege of begging in
certain district.
In Albania the men wear petticoats
and the women trousers. The women
lc oil thc work I'D the men do all the
S..-vs s.aIdi4.g round !
Ore every twenty years the cere~
,.-.ony Of Comparing the Standards" 10
conc throrga with in England part
OF the wall Of the House of Commons
Is torn away, and the two originals OF
weight and measure, small cube Of
platinum weighing exactly sixteen
ounces and bronze yardstick care
fully adjusted to thirty-six inches are
taken out and compared with the same
thing used in the Government Office OF
Weights and Measures. These COM
PARSONS are made in the presence of
company of gentlemen appointed for
the purpose, among whom is the presi-
dent of the Board of Trade. When the
important ceremony is over and the
weights are found to be accurately adj
justed, the two precious pieces are
again walled up, not to be disturbed
again for twenty years. The last time
they were taken out was in April, 1892,
SO it will be 1912 before they will be
wanted again. Similarly at Washing
ton, standard bronze yard is let into
the foundation walls of the Senate
wing of the Capitole
In German countries the Dutch
treat" prevails, and if gentleman in
vites you to dine with him at restau-
rant he expects you to pay for what
you cat.
In Greece they make two five
drachma bills by tearing one ten in
two.
In Arabia they clean their teeth with
"tooth-stick piece nf root with
the end frayed into brush Abraham
was the first man to use the tooth
stick, according to the tradition.
In Russia person must pass an ex-
animation to show that he has good
command of the machine before he is
allowed to ride bicycle. Even then
he must supply his machine in several
places with big tag bearing his num-
Der, as If 1t were public cab. More
over he must pay fees to the govern
ment for his fun.
In Germany If traveller stays moro
than a month in town the local au-
thorities make him pay tax.
In Paris a HORSEPOWER must pay d
tax on every window in his house.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-09-30
The Champion Big Doc.

The largest dog in this country is
the property of Wayne Bailey Of Rut-
land, VT. When weighed the other day
he tipped the scales at 267 pounds.
When the animal weighed pa
pounds a prominent dog fancier de-
clared him 70 be the largest dog in
the world. Repeatedly Mr.. Bailey
has been urged to put Nero on exhi-
bition at the big dog shows, but he has
never thought it advisable.
Nero is a handsome half-German
and half-English mastiff, fawn brindle
in color. his huge head being of trifie
darker shade. He sets up firmly on
his legs and is remarkably well pro-
portioned. He. is as agile and lively
on his feet as a cat, and the other day
caught big rat in his masters barn.
He makes a splendid watchdog, but
Is withal kind and affectionate ami
NAL. Mr. Bailey bought him at West
Rutland when he was six months old.
He is now 4 years old. At the ,lme
OF purchase Nero weighed 162 pounds.
The animal is product of Mr.. Win
chefs kennels at Fair Haven.
Nero is provided with q strong
leather harness, as he cannot wear
collar. The animal stands up from
the ground - inches and girts 80
inches. The dogs neck is unusually
large, measuring 30 inches, and from
tip to tip he measures feet 5lh inches.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-09-30
Children and Wheels.

While bicycling in moderation is orc
of the best forms of exercise for many
adults, particularly the equity and those
who lead sedentary indoor lives, indul-
gence in it by the young should be
hedged about with many precautions.
When not overdone, it is probably as
beneficial to children as to their elders.
but it is less needful, since the young,
especially boys, seldom suffer for want
of exercise, their outdoor games giving
them, as a rule all they need. But
aside from this there is positive dan
ger in the wheel, arising from the
proneness of children to compete with
adults-to ride too long, too fast and
too far.
Wheeling resembles stair-climbing
in its nature and effects. No mother
would allow her child to run up the
steps of the Washington Monument
two or three times a day, yet she will
let him take his bicycle and race over
country roads for miles, his little heart
pumping $50 or 200 times a minute,
and fondly thinks it is doing him good
1t is just here that the danger lies
the heart is strained, overstrained: it
is diIated and then enlarged; it works
continuously to its full strength, draw
ing on all its reserve force, and by the
time the child has become man the
heart is permanently tired and may
possibly stop short some day without
warning.
Children need not be forbidden the
use of the bicycle, but parents should
see to 1T that they have properly con-
structed saddles, and that they do not
"scorch," climb steep hills, ride against
high winds or ride at all more than a
few miles at stretch. Unfortunately
it is these very feats that they are
often melted by their elders to per-
form. There are few more piteous
sights, to one who has seen the conse-
quences of such folly, than that of
tiny child on tiny wheel struggling
up hill after a six-foot father and
seasoned mother.-Youths Companion.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-09-30
Life on a New York rire.soat:-

On these boats the mems life Is alb ut
the same as in the land companies.
Two men are kept on watch at all
times--one a "house-watch" and the
other a "deck-watch." The house
Waterman keeps track of the alarms
and special calls, and the going and
coming of members of the company to
and from meals, and has charge of the
"house journal" The deck-watch sees
that other boats do not run into his
vessel, and also keeps sharp lookout
for fires along the river. In the sum-
mer, when there are few fires, a posi-
ton on the fire-boat Is a pleasant
berth. for there is plenty of outdoor
life and sunshine; but in winter, when
a keen nor'wester Is blowing, and every
bit of spray freezes hard wherever 1t
strikes, the land companies no doubt
have the advantage.
Fighting fire along the waterfront
in midwinter has all the dangers and
the suffering of fire-duty ashore; and
climbing up the sides of vessels and
upon wharfs and piers, getting lines
into position, when every bit of surface
is covered with thick coating of ice,
is risky business; but, as one of the
crew of Zophar Mills remarked philo-
sophically, you have to take II as 1t
comes--the fat and the lean together"
ST. Nicholas.