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The Portland daily press., 1897-12-09
BREEDERS OF aUERNsEYs.

New York, December S.-The1eth an
nual meeting of the America Guernsey
cattle club vas held today in this city.
The report of the secretary showed that
there are now 100 active members in the
club. George M. Pullman was one of the
four mem beers who died in the past year.
The reports of officers showed that the
club doubled its volume Of business dur
ing the past year and that Guernsey cat
tie were increasing in popularity. The
following officers were elected James
M. German of Brookline, Mass, presi-
dent; ex-Gov. Levi P. Morton OF New
York and S. A. Fisher of Knowlton,
Canada, vice presidents; VIM. a. Caldwell
Peterboro, N. H., secretary and treasur.
ar
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-09
BOUND TO BE SATISFIED.

Boston, December 8.-Rev. Alfred
Noon, secretary of the Massachusetts
Total Abstinence society, at a meeting Of
the directors today expressed satisfaction
at the size of the no-license vote In Massa-
chusetts cities yesterday, notwithstand-
ing that Brockton, Gloucester and Haver-
hill reversed their no-license vote of 1896
He said that although on the surface the
results seemed discouraging, yet the ag-
gregate returns show net gain for no
license Of more than 500 votes. Much of
this gain, said Mr. Noon, is due to the
material sent to the cities by the society
Mr.. Noon pointed especially to the large
gain in Fall River, 3,BI2 in 1896 to 5,345
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-09
STATE BOARD BANoUETTED.

Taunton, December S.-A compli-
mentary banquet was rendered the mem
the Taunton board of trade this evening.
Mayor Nathaniel j. W. Fish, presided,
and President Fred S. Hale of the board
of trade. acted as POSTMASTER. Speeches
were made by Il. W. Wood. vice president
of the state board of agriculture, DR.. G..
NJ. Twitohell, editor of the Maine Farmer,
Secretary VIM. r. Sessions of the state
board of agriculture and others.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-09
PLUFF LOCKED UP.

Lewiston, December S.-Frank Plutf,
who claims to have been robbed of $3.50
in private way in Lewiston Tuesday,
is held as witness at the police station
Detectives and police officers are work
ing up the case, the detectives being en-
ployed by interested parties.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-09
SOUTH PORTLAND.

There was a slight misunderstanding
in last weeks items with regard to the
meetings being held in the Union Mission
hall. by the Church of Christ. These
meetings are in no way connected with
the people who worship in this hall from
week to week. The Church OF Christ
hire the hall from these people and we
make this statement that the public may
know that the Church of Christ is respon-
slbie for everything that may be said
and done by them in these meetings. The
subject of the sermon tomorrow is Faith.
AS a fitting finale to the series of enter.
tainments which have been given during
the past month by thes hnightville
Methodist church, grand concert was
given last evening The feature of the
entertainment was the work done by the
Apollo Quartette of Portland in their
vocal selections. Supper was served from
600 to 7.45 p. m.
lie Samaritan society held their meet
ing yesterday with Mrs. Burnham, West
High street.
Ihe Universalist Society are to open
their fair and sale this evening in Union
Opera house.
inns evening Bayard lodge, K. OF p,
VIII entertain the Past Chancellors' asso-
clatlon OF Portland. The grand chancellor
ana other prominent Pythians are to be In
attendance. Refreshments will be served
during the evening.
Inc History club will meet this evening
with MIR Iohr N nfA Nillar.6
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-09
LIGHT INFANTRY BALL.

The ball to be given by the Portland
Light Infantry at the Auditorium this
evening will be one of the most enjoyable
OF the many ever given by this popular
corps. Chambers band will furnish the
music and that is about as good music
as any dancer could ask for. There will
be an entertainment from to o'clock
and the grand march viii begin at $40
o clock. Souvenirs will be presented the
ladies.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-09
DAMAGE BY WATER HEAVY.

Cambridge, Mass, December s.-The
street, occupied by Houghton, Miff1in &
Co., was visited by q fire this evening
and while the fire loss Is slight. the dam
age by water will be quite heavy. The
total loss is estimated at about $40, OCO.
Fully insured. The fire caught in some
unexplained manner, in the bindery on
the secoued floor.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-09
BRYANT ESTATE INVENTORY.

Biddeford, December S.-The inventory
of the estate Of the late Warren G. Bryant
one of the heirs of the Luther Bryant
estate, was filed at the probate court at
Alfred, Tuesday, the full amount of the
property being stated at $685. of which
S46,1O is real estate in Biddeford and
Bridgton, Me.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-09
MAIL STEAMER LEAVES ST. JOHN

ST. John, N. B., December Sat pre-
cisely noon today the Beaver line mail
steamer Gallia pulled out of her dock and
went on her voyage to Liverpool. She is
the first British mail steamer ever to
leave this port, and as she sailed down
the harbor was given royal send off by
firing of cannon and blowing of steamers
whistles. She has $50 passengers and
about 5000 tons Of cargo, including $4,000
Ontario turkeys, $4,000 bushels of graf n
and 213 head of cattle.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-09
MCALL AUXILIARY.

The December meeting of the McAn
Auxiliary will be held on Friday the
10th, at the residence of Mrs. Chas. j.
Chapman, 375 Spring street. at O'Clock.
A cordial invitation is extended to mem
bers and any one interested in this mis-
q ion
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-09
HAS CROSSED THE RIVER.

New York, December s.-The Rev. DR..
John Atkinson author of the hymn, "We
Shall Meet Beyond the River, died today
at Haverstraw, N. Y, where he was
pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Haver-
straw, N. Y, where he was pastor of the
Methodist Episcopal church.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-09
DROWNED WHILE SKATING.

Bucksport, December S.-Harry West,
IS years old, of East Buckspoft, was
drowned while skating on thin ice on
Hancock lake today. The body was re-
covered.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-09
LONG ISLAND REPUBLICAN CLUB

LONG ISLAND REPUBLICAN CLUB.
The Long Island Republican Club was
organized Tuesday evening. Mr.. James
f. Woodbury. was the presiding officer.
These officers were elected:
President-N. B. Chase.
Treasurer-J. f. Woodbury..
Secretary-Chas. e. Gushing.
Trustees-James +. Woodbury.. Charles
E. Cushing, B. G. Mountfort, a. G..
Littlejohn. n. B. Chase.
Executive Committees. H. Marston,
Fred Dorsey, Ed B. Alexander, Fred Y.
Fowler, Geo. w. Griffin, Fred Marston,
Melvin Littlejohn, Reuben Johnson,
Warren b Woodbury.
The club numbers 70 members. Mr.. G.
b. Gushing made q present of lot of
land to the club on which to erect club
house
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-09
MAINE POsTMAsT

Washington, December 6,-Elmer E.
fitzpatrick 1;II has been appointed at Hayne-
T y and Charles L.sCorthell at South
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03

A paper telegraph wire is announced.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03
Clarksyille MATTERS.

GAINESVILLE. VA. oct. 1.-The
weather continues fearfully dry ana tho
roads are very dusty I'm this section, nut
such a condition is favorable Tor gathet-
ins, the matured crops. II II is unfaNOraDle
for following for wheat. The good crops
hereabouts. now that the harvesting mas
begun. is relieving the needs Of the peo-
ple. The beginning OF better times IS
certainly here and all should gladly hail
Cards are out announcing the approach
OF the ntpfials of Mr. Thomas III. owen.
Of Ciarksville. and Miss Mamie owen.
daughter of DR.. and Mrs. Andrew Easley,
OF Black Walnut Halifax county, Va.
which happy event will take place in the
Baptist church at Black Walnut, Wednes-
dav evening. October 9Th.
They will make their future home IN
Mr. W. T. Bundick. the well-known
temperance advocate. will speak IN
Ciarksville October 10Th, in the Methodist
church.
The Buffalo Springs near here are clos
ing for the season. and the guests are
rapidly leaving The departure OF the
monotony of rural life behind. but Ma
lures glorious beauties on forest and leaf
remain to be guile the solitary traveller rs
he may drive by the now famous health
resort. The usual activity shown I'm ship
ping the waters will continue. although
the guests may go. and the tourist fond
Of driving and sightseeing will be re-
warded BY a journey thither.
The sunny Side Female Academy near
here has opened its fall session.
The Clarksvilie public school is also
open and is in charge OF Mr.. Perry, as
principal. a gentleman from Charlotte
county. Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03
TIE rIMEs-RIcHMoND: VA SUNDAY OCTOBER 1897.

a tall crush girdle, with long, rounded
ends. reaching TO the bottom OF the gown
Tiny frills of deep cream Valenciennes
edge the ends OF the girdle.
MORE ABOUT TRIMMINGS.
Many Of the early dark dresses are en-
livened by rows OF white braid put OH
running up and down, panel fashion, ana
a broad lapel OF white goods Is worn on
the waist. Big bows OF plaid ribbon are
also seen. and the hats are light anu
trimmed with late flowers. They are ioa'h.
these bright. pretty. birds OF autumn 10
say summer sweet, goodbye and you
still get glimpses Of summer.
Modistes say that outdoor dresses now
are not "toiettes" at all. but combina-
lions OF bright autumn hues. ana that
the woman who is going to be IN style
later must watch and be ready 70 eaten
the first shopping opportunity or fashions
will decide themselves and prices jump
up accordingly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03

NIOU can't feel poor when you goods and prcoo
Though your dollars may be few, will make them s
much further. Values marvelousy low
right now. And stock full All OF our goods
were bought the advance, and single thing has
been marked up VISIT OUR STORE-WE CAN AND
WILL, SAVE YOU MONEY.
Fall and Winter Dress Goods, in endless variety at
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03

were cut with big oval arm-holes. 1hese
were slipped over the sleeves and were
tackled TO the shoulder seams. THESE
were outlined with ruches OF rose-colored
rousselIne dc sole and reached to the
bottom OF the gown. The tall. straight
collar and belt were Of violet velvet OF
a deep shade. A full ruche OF the rose
colored mousseline de sole mounted the
collar. -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03
Natal Day Of "Uncle George

Messrs. George Wilde. Charles Gibson:
J. II. Richardson. Andrew Krouse. and
Walter Seth made a pilgrimage 10 his
toric Seven Pines Friday afternoon. IL
was the first trip of several of the gen.
tlemen to that sublime spot. and they
were very much impressed with the ma
jestlc beauty of the place.
After Eliminating for q while among the
bushes and undergrCw IN in search OF
chinquepins and war relies the entire par
". just as the rays OF the setting sun
fell aslGnt OF the crude structures az that
quaint village, stood on the brow Of the
little hill and with bare heads sang In
beautiful tone that thrilling. patriotic
song. The Star-spangled Banner" and
In silence returned TO the city and sat In
the Capitol Sqdare telling war tales until
the stars began to peep.
The occasion was the birthday OF Mr.
George Wilde.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03

Valenciennes. The sleeves were elbow
sleeves of ne foulard closely fitting ana
slightly pulled at the top. They were
finished with frills of deep cream mousse
line de sole edged with the Valenciennes.
An unusually chic breakfast jacket
made for young girl Of eighteen was
Of a heavy quality Of cream china SILK
printed i'm large rings Of delft blue The
silk was gathered very fun at the should
ers and neck, and over the fulness at the
front fell three broad box plaits that
were uncOnfned The square yoke was
OF delft blue taffeta. II was draped IN
fat horizontal folds and ended at the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03

lawn over a tght-htting lining Of white
taffeta. Two broad frills Of the lawn
finished with a narrow edging of deep
cream Valencennes trimmed the bodice.
They started at the shoulder seams at
the front and continued the same width
to the girde 10 give a broad effect to
the cOrsage.
The sleeves are scant Duffs that reach
barely to the elbow, where they are
finished with a narrow cuff Of bun tat
feta. The tall. straight collar is Of the
buff taffeta and is finished with a fril of
deep cream Valencennes lace. The same
tafcta is employed for the girdle. 1t is
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03

lcft arm in n broad frill that was faced
with cream china silk. The back or the
Jacket was full without the box plaits'
II had a short yoke composed OF horlzon-
tai fold OF the blue taffeta. narrow
holt of blue taffeta was drawn under the
plaits al the front and ended In short
how AT the back that was drawn through
an antloue silver buckle. The sleeves OF
this Jacket were full puffs. ending Just
above the elbow with narrow band OF
delft blue taffeta
There are numbers or dainty lawn
breakfast Jackets that are made up most
deliberately at the shops. They are MADE
with entre-deux and edgings or the real
yaIenciennes lace and boast no end OF
ribbon trimmings The solid lawns IN pale
yellow. pale pink and violet are the most
popular for making these breakfast jack
cts
A simple lawn housegown that is es-
pccially adaptcd to slender figures Is
made Of bun lawn with pattern IN
swirling lines OF deep yellow printed on
It.
A NEW SKIRT.
The skirt IS q generous godet. MADE
I'D over cream tafeta. II is gathered
on to the waist. and rather fun at the
front and over the hips.
The corsage Is a full blouse OF the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03
NEW THINGS FOR OCTOBER.
Here Are Plenty Of Suggestions for -FOUR
First Shopping Tour.
SUPERB SUSPEHDER TRIMMINGS.
81 Bodies VIII Have Decorations of Va
rious Kinda and Matsrials--A Number
of Hiets for House Gowns Of
the Latest Patterns.

PARIS, Sept. 4.--It is interesting 10
watch a woman's face when she goes on
her nrst shopping tour in October, after
getting back from the summers rest.
She has bright. eager look. for her
purse is filed with money. and for the
first time since last June she has an OPP
potunity 90 spend Il.
And the shops. too. reward her for her
excursion, for there are new things now
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03
A MORNING ROBE.


There was something exceedingly arts
Nc IN a simple little Princess morning
gown OF pale blue foulard printed with
a striking design in violets. The violets
were arranged in lunches, and were con-
nected with a close pattern OF bright
green stems. The gown was made with
a lining OF white surah. 1t had a close
fitting Princess back with fun cores IN
serted that merged into a short train
The front was made with short square
woke. and from the point Of the yoke
came a straight broad strip OF the fou-
lard that fell loose like a box plait Com
ing from under this strip were two broad,
deep, violet velvet ribbons that tied IN
bow at the back with ends hanging to the
bottom OF the train.
The neck was cut square back and
front. and was finished with folds OF vel
vet outlined with my frills Of deep cream
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-28
AN
NOTICES.
no MARGARET WHITE N IoHN

TO MARGARET WHITE AND JOHN s.
White, executors OF William White, de-
You are hereby notified that at a public sale
The twenty-fourtll day of April. 1894, I pur-
chased for the sum of one hundred and four
teen dollars and fifty-six cents ALL the land
and real. estate situate in Jersey City. IN the
fronting on Newark avenue, Jersey CITY.
which Is laid down and designated as lot
twenty-seven 42D, in block number FIVE hundred
and lightweight t5SS). upon an assessment map
made by the Commissioners of Adjustment
appointed in and for said City by the Cfreni+
Court of the County Of Hudson. a certified
copy of which report and map was filed in rhe
office Of the City Collector OF Jersey City. on
the Both day of August, 1892, said report and
map and said sale being made pursuant TO the
provisions of an act of the Legislature of Nav,
Jersey. passed March 3oth, 1856. entitled
IAN Act concerning the settlement ana ~,
lection Of arrearases of unpaid taxes. a.
ssmen and WAFER rates or water rens,
in cities of this State, and imposing AMI
ievyl1g a tax, assessment ana lien in lio,,
and instead OF suel, arrearages, and to
enforce the payment thereof. and 70 mr.
vide for the sale of lands subjected 70
future taxation and assessment"
And the several supplements thereto.
And you are further. notified that vo,, ~
pear to have an estate or interest in said
and real estate shall be redeemed 40 ,aa
vided In said acts. before the expiraf io,. or
six months from and after the service beranf
to the purchaser the fee simple Of said ianSS
and real estate according TO the provisions -
the said acts =
Dated Jersey g olsxs = +. = D1l May e 1897
Purchaser,
Ne. " Montgomery Street.
Jersey City N. d. Room II.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-28

TO HAMILTON WALLIS. GUARDIAN OF
Wright Harral, Helen NJ. Muiliken. EdWard
Wright Harral, Henry Fl. Harral, George
Harral, individually and as trustee for Henry
H. Harrai and clarice Marie LIE Cars Harrai
You are hereby notified that at a public sale
made by the City Collector, of Jersey city. on
l Alde rGae cay y q jersey ApFli civ W. pu rne Mayer epr and md
sum of forty-three dollars and eighty-nine cents
ALL the land and real estate situate in Jersey
City In the County of Hudson and State of
New Jersey. fronting on Wright avenue, which
is laid down and designated as lot shfty-seven
{26-N). upon an assessment map annexed 10 a
report number seventy C70l. made by the
.scommissioners Of Adjustment" appointed in.
and for said City by the Circuit Court OF the
County of Hudson. a certified copy Of which
report ard map was filed in the office of the
of May, 1881. said report and map and said
sale being made pursuant 10 the provisions Of
March both. 1856, entitled
"AE Act concerning the settlement and col
lection Of arrearages of unpaid taxes, as
sessments and water rates or water rents
In cities of this State, and imposing and
levying a tax, assessment and lien in lieu
and instead Of such arrearages, and To en-
force the payment a1n thereof. and 70 pro
future taxation and assessment
And the several supplements thereto.
And you are further notified thar you appear
to have an estate or interest In said land and
real estate. and unless the said land and real
estate shall be redeemed, as provided in, said
acts, before the expiration of six months from
and after the service hereof. a deed fk the
same will be given conveying 10 The Mayor
and Aldermen of Jersey City, the fee simp!e
Of said land and real estate according u rs
provisions of the said act.
Dated. Jersey City. J. J. May 25th. 1880
THE MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF JEK
SEY CITY.
&. HOosj
fSeal.) kfayor.
Attest: M. !. o'DoNNELL.
City Clerk.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-28
AT WANAMAKER'S
The BUYING NERVES

OF Dur merchandise organization are in touch with the stocks Of the world As the zenith oY
season passes the hodeso of quantities of goods become sensitive. anxious
Thus the lat half OF Teach season has daily Jews Of peculiar prices On nonIar oods
pW haAfaL lou are " expect me Unexpectedly efe-thus comes one value of our
Store news
'eWn Ve nmo' " pnVNV nAmS Oh Inc moving we're announced this morning
The remainder are aMed for this evMdng
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-28
STORE OPEN UNTIL II r. NJ,
q, 25 4 20 hmeVarkAVe, Through to 128 Montgomery St, Jersey City

but the same reason holds notllwithstand-
ing the extra cost, as is evident by the
eose m per lam9 R Iigbt anR Wban fe eam mainsai RIfg
rented lights.
s Gould all municipalities furnish light.
heat and power ito private consumers. nc
question would remain. AS to the feast.
bility, Of their owning and operating elee
trie light plants. Chicago has not thi
obtain it through the State Leglslatui
has SO far failed. Could the city posses
able Whether by bond or otherwise for
suitable extensions. this municipality of
Chicago would be able to light all the
quate preservation of property and pro-
lection of it's citizens without any ex-
pense therefor, and. in addition, as | be-
lieye, have a large surplus revenue each
The Hon. Geo. D. Eldridge, Mayor of
Chicopee, Mass, says:-"So far as
city Of c~hieopee, it is a most decided
success"
pa The Hon; A. o I; Wright Mayor Of
plant, electric light plant and water
works plant are owned and controlled
by the city and under the management
OF Board fsn Of Trustees elected to
gas plant last year were: s14. 5S8.10, ex-
penditures, {, 1906. s8; receipts from water
works, S4,Coo more than expenditures;
people at nominal price,"
Chairman Andrew M. Jacobs, of Pea
body, Mass. states that the city Of
Peabody is supremely satisfied with its
municipal electric lighting plant.
The Hon. A. w. jacques, Mayor of
Fairfield, Ia, states:-We rave our
city well lighted, and it has cost us
about $s5 per arc lamp per year; our
water works is also manages to the
entire satisfaction of our people,
Mr.. H. w. Schmidt, Superintendent of
Water. and Light Department, in
Bloomington, ILL.,, says:-.'We own our
electric light plant, and it is giving the
best of satisfaction"
Secretary Russell was given a vote of
thanks for writing up the report. On mo-
ton of the President a committee was
appointed to investigate the question of
municipal ownership of Jersey City and
report at the next meeting in the latter
part of June. Secretary Russell reported
that a week or so ago he wrote to Con-
gresham Thomas McEwan for a copy OF
the bill he was to introduce in Congress
for the reduction of the ferriage across
the Hudson River. Congressman Me-
Evan says that the matter belongs to
the Legislature of this State, and that it
does not come within the scope of the in
ter-State m law. The following
committee composed of lawyers of this
city were appointed to investigate as to
what body has the authority to reduce
the ferriage: Messrs. George Remnant. M.
]. Curry. F. De Holt, Judge Henry Pus-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-28
|. c. BROWN & VAN ANCLEN co.
Special Values for Saturday.
LADIES' LINEN COLLARS

LADIES LINEN COLLARS
All the Leading Shapes. best makes,
13c. each: . for 25c.
Ladies' Turndown Collars, linen color,
all sizes, new styles,
10c. each,
Value. 15c.
Ladies Cuffs, turnover, linen color,
Value. use.
LADIES CHINA SILK STRING
TIES, large assortment of patterns,
s'e Value, 15c.
Chiffon Ruches, edged with lace,
white n black,
Value, 4oc.
Shirt Waist Sets
Pearl Sets, all colors. collar button,
studs and sleeve buttons,
Leather Purses for Belts, black and
%colors,
Csc. each
Oak Screens
Three-fold Antique Oak Screens, choice
Of a dozen styles. of Silkoline filling.
$1.59 each;
Value, $3.50.
Porch Rocking Chairs
Spindle Back, splint seat,
Regular $1.0o.
Full Roll Reed Rockers, regular $500
grade,
Towels
Large Size, All-Linen Huck Towels,
Value, zoe,
Heavy Brown Turkish Bath Towels,
121sc. each;
Value. 1ec.
Extra Heavy Turkish Bath Towels.
large size,
Value, 25c.
Special Values in Bleached Turkish
Towels,
12Ac-, &c., 2oc., 25c.
Ready Made
Pillow Cases
Good Cotton, well made,
Size z a5xss ne. each
Size 54xS6 ............ 1OEc. each