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The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02

luloid and light up very brilliantly al
night.
The store itself has its entire front in
cherry, and the fixtures counters and
offices are in ash. 1t is very brilliantly
lighted by both arc and Incandescent
lamps. On the right OF the
entrance is the mems furnishing
goods department., and the hat depart
ment on the left. The centre of the store
is devoted to mems suits and overooats.
Further on comes the ohildren's depart
ment, the shoe departments for men.
women and children. Just at the rig h /
of the entrance are three large, hand
some show cases, the full height of thu
edges, each IS feet In length. The first
Is devoted to jewelry, and the other two
to neck wear and ACTIONS.
At the left OF the store, about half way
down, broad staircase ascends, and at
the. landing branches, one branch ex-
tending to the offices and the other to a
large airy room lighted by many win
.dowS, devoted to the ladies' departme MT,
where shirtwaists, mackintoshes, etc.
will be on sale. The offices are very con-
venient, provided with every modern
convenience. and we may say in this con-
nection, the Lam son low caple cash
system is employ ed In the store. In the
store will also be found the Bunday time
recorder, Dy which every clerk records
the time and their arrival and departure
from the store.
The basement Is devoted to trunks and
bags--all exhibited in fine glass cases,
overalls and goods of that nature, besides
the steam heating and electric plant.
There are convenient toilet rooms in
each story.
This ls very brief idea of store that
Will take rank among the finest of the
on. When the store onens tomor-
row magniticent hanging hasksts of
flowers, tropical plants and other floral
adornments will enhance the beauty
OF tne seoses a4- sss- ass2 zsa d.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02
Managers Board of Trade.

The managers of the Portland board oil
trade held their stated monthly meet.
ing at the rooms at II o. clock yesterday
morning. Applications foI membership
were read from Messrs. Charles II. Ran.
dali, Burton Smith, Austin d. Sullivan,
Arthur l.. Hersey, Frank G. Abbott,
III omas G. Wiley, Philip E. Shirley and
Richard Fl. Turner, and they were all
elected mem bers of the board
A communication was read from MI.
Isaac G. Atkinson, secretary of the Maine
State Mechanical. Industrial and Cereal
exhibition, disclosing plan for the pro-
posed exhibition and asking the endorse
ment of the hoard. This was referred to
the committee on manufactures for an
investigation.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
The caIve Concert.

Already there is great interest mani
tested in tbs approaching concert of the
great prima donna Calve. Mr. stock.
bridge is receiving many iMquigies. When
the sale of seats is announced there will
be great rush from all over Maine fol
tickets.
Slaves of Gold
Once in while our theatre goes are
invited to give more than ordinary con.
sideraiion to the regular announcements
made by the management of the Portland
t eatre. An occasion Of this kind has
presented Itself, and as a result there is
great deal of real in terest being manifest.
ed in behalf of Slaves of Gold, the play to
be given tonight and Saturday with Sat
urday matinee. From reliable, authenti-
catei sources it is learned that Slaves OF
Cola is Il remarkably strong dramatic
work, thoroughly infused with startling
surprises.
Nickerson Comedy Co.
The Lewiston Sun says: ''The Nicker-
son Comedy Company we're greeted on
the opaning night of their return en-
gageuient at Music hall last night with
aD audience which completely filled the
hall and made standing room scarce.
Yhey took for their opening play The
Kentucky Home which was admirably
staged and acted. Ali the players were
appisuded and the audience showed its
appreciation and regard for them By fire.
Quently calling them before tho curtain.
Mr.. j. j. Ryan took the part of V ictor
Blanchard and with Wilbur Christy as
Dcdley Middleton and Miss Isabelle
Fletcher as Lucille, shared the honors OF
the evening. Frank L. Whittier, a very
clever actor, took a light comedy part
very creditably and his specialties were
roundls applauded. Passion g Slave
will be produ ced this afternoon and to-
night the strong play Capital VS..
Labor The funny negro comedians
who were with the company on their last
appearance here will join the company
here today
The Nickerson Company will be at
Portland theatre next week. afternoon
and evening.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02
Cruelty to Animals.

August W. Bunker, young Norwe
gian, was before the municipal court yes
terday morning charged with cruelty to
his horse Wednesday afternoon. He was
intoxicated at the time.
Agent Perry and Officer Brackett testi.
fed i'll the case. The court imposed O
fine Of $40 and costs for the cruelty
charges of fast driving and intoxication.
Bunker promised to mend his ways in
the future
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02
EASTMAN BROS. & BANCROFT .

President-elset Gray WAS invited to ths
chair and introduced to the association
by the retiring president. He made a
brief speechtthankinR the association for
his election.
A. j. Cummings now made motion
to the effect that the matter of takine
the front room for social purposes, made
earlier in the evening, be taken from the
table This was carried. and Mr..
Blanchard then moved that the matter
be indefinitely postponed. 1t took sevaral
votes to settle this question, but the
matter was ultimately indefinitely post
pOned.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02
J. R. LIBBY.
MARRIAGES.

In Fryebur6, March 81, by Rev. B. N. Stone.
Perley Morrison and Miss Annie M. Elliott,
both of Lowell
In Cberryfleld, March IS, A. Wesley Smith
and Mrs Elizabeth Godfrey.
In Washburn, March 27, William H. Camp
bell and Miss Genevira F. Cotter.
In Bangor. March co. Lawrence T. Ware and
Miss Lizzie L. Lewis.
In Arson. Masch IS, Adolph Burkhart and
Mrs. Katie Vigue.
In Calais March ID. VIM. H. Morrison and
Miss Addic Fitzsimmons.
In Cutler. John A. Somers of Robbinston and
Miss Lucy d. Henderson of Cutler.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02
j. R. LIBBY


In Bath, March %. Mrs. Mary Dillon, aged
81 years.
In Phipsburg, March %. Mrs Lowell B. wal
lace, aged 70 years.
In giddeford, March 2s. Mrs. Mary ]. Staples
aged 50 years.
In saco, March 20. Mrs. Mary Jane Stack
In saco. March 81, Miss Harriet Seaman
aged 10 years.
In Belfast. March %, Capt. James Littleiield,
aged "a years.
In Hebron, March 20. William DeCoster, aged
II years.
In Auburn, March 30. John W. Mitchell, aged
50 years.
In North Auburn, March 20, Stephen R. Keen.
aged 76 years.
In Lewiston. March 30. Mrs. sIlas Meserve,
aged So years.
In Bucksport. March 20, Capt. E. G. Giiley,
aged SO years.
In Camden, March 20. Mrs. George U. Bar
stow, aged 80 years.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02

sThe board of assessors, Walter L. Le-
favor, Horace A. Haliett and Abial M.
Smith, opened its annual session yesteI-
day for receiving lists of the polls and
estates taxable in tie city. The hours
of the session are from o. m. to ~ M,
and to p. M, daily, Sundays except
ed. until the 18th of April, inclusive.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02

Gents Furnishings Today and Tomorrow.
Rines Bros. Co. will sell gents fur
nishings at very low prices today and to-
morrow. You'll ses their star advertise
ment in this paper that gives quite list
OF goods that are on SALE
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02
EVERY CITIZEN
Should read the book entitled
SAFE CITIZENSHIP.

A large book containing over 600 pages illus
trated.
1t contains portraits and biographies OF Nc
Kinley and Hobart. (. b. Reed and other noted
men. 1t is a COMPLETE CITIZENS MAN
UAL of valuable political Information which
every American citizen ought TO know
Safe Citizenship cloth binding price $1.OO a
copy. sent by mail to any address postpaid on
receipt OF price.
Address Il. X. MOORE.
P.O Box 2I9, New York City NY.
feb26 d6w,w4w
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02
DlMITIES,
ORCANDIES

Another lot of those Striped Organizes and Corded
Dmes in all the choicest and in quality
The collection contains designs which beauty charm
color unequaled Only Rr. ward
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02
WELCOME SOAP

4 and knows its merits. Haven't you i
\ Why do you not use it now? Stop and
\ analyze-not the soap, for analysis
shows THAT to be perfect-but the
h reason that you have stopped using it.
4 A few moments thought will show
\ you it is because your dealer recon-
\ fnendS and forces on you some other
make. He has a reason for doing this.
It is that other brands pay larger
profits, and because he can make more
\ he does not care that you are obliged
to work harder, get less satisfactory
work and see your clothes wear out !
1 quicker on account of the inferior
! article that he sells you. Think of
/ this and do not be imposed upon. In
\ SiSt on what you know is right and
get what you want Come back again |
\ to Welcome Soap and you will realize !
! it has no equal. !
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02
WV Insist On
w omen Your rights

in small, as well as matters of greater
moment. Most every woman in New
England has used
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02

Children's isle Undervests. Pants TO
match. Silk flushed. Very fine and
nice, 2bc
Odd lot Boys Drawers for Summer. .Ter-
sey, Angola, Balbriggan, &c., &C.,
Sateen front.
38c quality at 25c
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02
DEATHS.

:. In Willard. South Portland. April l. Lewis t.,
infant child Of j. H. it,, and Inez !. johnson,
aged az days,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13
Orders Of Court.

Following is u brief statement OF
orders made by Judge Reed last week:
Directing the summoning of "a grand
jurors and 80 petit jurors for February
term Of criminal court.
That no civil cases be set for the first
week OF February term.
Directing 20 cases to be set down for
trial at second week Of February term,
and the summoning Of 3S traverse
jurors for said week.
Appointing an adjourned common
pleas court TO be held in March, COM
mcnclng on the third Monday OF the
month; directing 30 cases TO be set for
trial thereat, and the summoning of 40
traverse jurors for said court.
Directing tho placing Of 600 names In
the jury wheel, Of men to serve as jurors
for the year 1897.
Fixing the time for hearing applica.
tions for liquor licenses on February
18th, and providing for the publication
of the names, &c, Of applicants, and
mode Of hearing.
Appointing N. L. Strong, G. u
Gordon, S. A. Craig, M. M. Davis, and
George ID. jerks, Esqrs., the board oI
examiners for admission to the bar, for
1907
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13
Reduced Rates to Washington.

For the benefit of those who desire 10
attend the ceremonies incident TO the
Inauguration OF President-elect Nc.
Kinley, the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company will sell excursion tickets 10
Washington March l. 2, 3, and 4, valid
to return from March 4 TO 8, at the
following rates:
From Erie, sll.0O; Cory, slO.75;
Warren, 1915; Williamsport, 1919;
Wilkesbarre, S0.40, and from all other
stations on the Pennsylvania system at
reduced rates.
This Inauguration will be a most
interesting event. and will undoubtedly
attract large number Of people from
every section of the country.
The magnificent facilities of the
Pennsylvania Railroad make this line
the favorite route to the national capital
at all times. and its enormous equipment
and splendid terminal advantages at
Washington make it especially popular
on such occasions.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13

Why is it that some people are
malicious without causeP There are
people existing on this mundane sphere
whose sole desire and pleasure in life
seems to be to make everybody misera-
BILE around them. This class OF people
have the assurance of that class OF in
dividuals who rush in "where angels
fear to tread They are not exactly
gossipers--and yet they are. The gos-
sip ventilates all your real aud fancied
ill-doings, while the individuals we
wish to describe cothe their sayings in
Righteousness and comment on your
frivolous sayings; magnify and sober
your flippapt remarks, and gloat over
the result. They are stencil in the
nostrils OF humanity.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13

The STAR has advocated that big
hats either be left at home or taken of
when attending public entertainments.
We clip the following from a recent
issue OF the Pittsburg Times: "The
crusade against the big hat has reached
Pittsburg, and tits said that it will be the
subject OF Legislation by Councils. 1t is
q subject that has attracted great deal
Of attention and provoked no end OF
discussion. Women seem to think that
they are entitled to wear hats OF such
size and shape as suits their convenience
snd sense Of propriety, and that it. Is
within their rights to keep them on
while witnessing a performance ut the
theater. They have as general rule
done 90 heretofore, regardless Of pro-
test There has been some Legislation.
on the subject. but 1t might be classed
under the bead OF sumptusry laws.
11ich are generally forbidden. The
constitution makes no mention Of hats
And the subject e necessarily referred
n 'gpneral provisions"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13
A Valuable Prescription.

Editor Morrison, Of Worthington,
Ind, Sun, writes: "You have valua-
bio prescription in Electric Bitters,
and / can checrfully recommend it for
Constipation and Sick Headache, and as
a general tonic II has no equal" Mrs.
Annie Steble, 2625 Cottage Grove Ave-,
Chicago, was all run down, could not
eat nor digest food, had u backache
which never left her and felt tired and
weary, but six bottles OF Electric Bitters
restored her health and renewed her
strength. Prices 80 cents and 81 LOO
Get bottle at II. Alex Stokes drug
stprn
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13


There are number OF boys and
young men in Reynoldsville who spend
their evenings In loafing and other
useless ways. The boy who spends his
evenings at home reading the news
paper, the local news OF the town and
the county and the general news of the
day, or in reading some useful book,
will certainly make better man,
everything else being equal, than the
boy who spends his evenings on the
streets and loafng at places where the
town gossip is dished out in the most
vulgar manner. The tastes of boys
may and should be so directed and cult.
waited as to lead them by choice to en-
gage their evenings in this profitable
way and fewer criminals and drinkers
would be the natural result.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13
How to Cure a Cold.

Simply take Otto's Cure. We know
of its astonishing cures and that IL will
stop cough quicker than any known
remedy.
II you have Asthma, Bronchitis, Con-
sumption or any other disease OF the
throat and lungs, few doses of this
great guaranteed remedy will surprise
you.
II you wish to try Il call at our suore,
on Main st., and we will be pleased to
furnish you a bottle free o. cost, and
that will prove our assertion. Reynolds
Drug Store.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13

Every man ought TO pay his debts-if
he can. Every man ought to help his
neighbor-if he can. Every man and
woman ought to get married-if they
can. Every man should do his work to
suit his customers--if he can. Every
man should please his wife--ii he can.
Every wife should please her husband
If she can. Every wife should some
times hold her tongue--if she can.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13

AT the meeting Of the Pennsylvania
Editorial Association to be held in
Harrisburg next week some action will
be taken to secure changes in the libel
laws so AS to give proper protection to the
$50, 900, 900 capital invested in the news
paper business in the state.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consump.
tim

This is the best medicine In the world
for all forms Of Coughs and Colds and
for consumption. Every bottle is guar
anteed II will cure and not dlsappoint.
It has no equal for Whooping Cough,
Asthma, Hay Fever, Pneumonia, Bron-
chitis, LaGrippe, Cold In the Head and
for Consumption. 1t is safe for all ages,
pleasant TO take and, above all, q sure
cure. II is always we'll to take DR..
Kings New Life Pills In connection
with DR.. Kings New Discovery, rs they
regulate and tone the stomach and bow
els. We guarantee perfect satisfaction
or return money. Free trial bottles at
II. Alex. Stokes drug store. Regular
size SOC. and $1.00.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13

One Of our exchanges has come TO a
wise, profound and sensible conclusion
when 1t says: "The longer we run II
newspaper and write about people and
events, the more we realize how utterly
impossible it is TO scratch every man on
the spot whore il itches the most.n
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13

The Investigating Committee, that
was created just before the adjournment
Of the Legislature In 1895, to investigate
the illegal liquor business in Pennsyl-
vania, will report to the present session
$4,000 "speak-easies' in the State where
liquor is sold illegally and no license
paid. There are $4,000 licensed places
in the State.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13

There are people who imagine that
doing things differently from the way
that Others find convenient is necessa-
rily mark " genius.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13
SCHOOL NOTES.


Everything is moving of smoothly
since studies have resumed.
The committee on local institute will
meet at Prof. Lenkerd's Office on Satur-
day next to arrange for an institute
here.
There will be a meeting of the
Alumni executive board in the near
future.
Janitor Kline has everything as neat
as new pin.
To-day begins the fifth month OF the
term. Much yet remains to be done
and but four months to do 1t. Work! is
the order Of the day.
DR.. Nourses lecture will be on Friday
evening, Feb. 5th, instead Of the 4th, as
announced last.week.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13

Cabinet-making seems to occupy the
attention both of the President-elcct
and the politicians TO the exclusion Of
most other topics just ut present.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13

When the public becomes too lenicnt
with those who violate the laws, law
lessness increases, and criminals become
moro hold
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13

Senator Proctor, Of Vermont, advo-
Gates one term for President of the
United States, and wants the term
made six years instead " four.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13

Penrose knocked Wanamuker out IN
the Senatorial fight. II was IA hot
contest.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13

The Legislature will begin business
Monday.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13
BIRTHS.

0N0OO|ONO0~0IO0O00OON NO0ONNDONNO0ONO00I0ON
BARKLEy-Born TO Mr.. and Mrs. John
Thomas Barkley, Of Reynoldsvillc, a
son, Wednesday, Jan. 9th.
REED-Born TO Mr.. and Mrs. James
Reed, Of West Reynoldsville, a
daughter, Sunday, Jan. 10th.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13

Robinson leads the procession In
shoes.
January Clearance sale at Deemer's.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13

Mems, youths and boys suits go in
Deemer's clearance sale.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13
For Sale.

Draft team weighing 1900, also sleigbs
for sale. j. g. KING & Co.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13
Church Notices.

Under this heading will be found the
subjects and texts of the pastors of the
various churches OF Reynoldsville for
the following Sunday:
METHODIST EPISCOPAL.
Rev. j. w. Crawford, pastor. Morn
ing: "The To-day OF Religion" Ps.
95: 7, 8. Evangelistic service in the
evening.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13

Up to date shoes At Roblnson's.
Bsraains In Boys suits q Deemers.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13

Deemers expect to sell all winter
goods at a bargain.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13

An independent local raprr, published every
Wednesday at Rcynoldsvlllc, jefferson 90.
Pa, devoted To the interests Of ReynDlds vile
and Jefferson county. on-polltical, VIII treat
all with fairness. and viii be especially friend
ly towards the laboring class.
Subscription price ~ 90 per year. In ndsonr"
Communications Intended Tor publication
not for publication, but ms n guarantee ~
good faith. Interesting news Items solicited.
Advertising rates made known On applica-
tion at the Office In Arnolds' Block.
Lengthy communications and change uf
advertisements should reach this ofirr by
Monday noon.
enson, Reynuldsvillc, Pa.
Entered nj the postofce at Reynolds vile.
Pa. as second class mall matter.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13
Our Educational Column.


Address all communications relative to this
department to Editor Educational Column,
care OF The STAR.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1897-09-10
WEBBVILLE.

Died, on the 3rd of Sept, 1897,
Mrs. Ida Ann Fannin, aged IS
years ia faithful christian, true
and loving mother, who left The
shores OF time TO answer the Roll
Call up Yonder.
She was the wife Of John J Fan
min, who moved 10 Lawrence coun.
iy in March 1897. Her native
home was in Morgan county,where
she was born and raised. She was
the daughter Of Moses and Nancy
Conley.
Sister Fannin had been chris
tian and belonged TO the Laurel
Fork United Baptist Church for
sixteen years, during which time
she had IabOrtd for her Master and
walked the paths Of rightcou,n"ss,
which led her on 10 her home be-
yond the Blue.
She WAS going about the wood.
yard doing her little chores, when
she was smiiicn with a ParalS tic
stroke, which rendered her speech
less in f"w minutes. Her last
word We're, daughter take care oI
the baby | will not he with you
long, She only lived few hour
and then she fell asleep in the arms
Of Jesus.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1897-09-10
lAnoR pAY
Attended Br Many Accidents and Fatalities
at ZanessiIle, a.

Attended Br Many Accidents and Fatalities
at zsne.viIie, %.
ZANEnpLE, o., sept :. Labor day
was att nded by many accidents and
several fatalities here. A train % six
electrr cars got beyond control and
dasl,el down this ~" bridge Incline
and 4de,wipcd an approaching train.
Two people were fatally injured and
sev.fal others seriously Mrs% u Alex
auicr, wife Of travelling salesman,
vas thrown between the cars and ter
rihly crushed She Is at the hospital
aud can not live just McGrath, dis-
trict organizer of the federation %
labor. was prohahly fatally injured
The others injured are
Miss Holmes % Newark; Mr. iodrr,
Of Canton. Miss liathbun. Of Evans
vile
An hour later car jumped the track
and Mrs Charles Rodgers. ~ Zanss-
Vile and Miss Ivy brigham, II New
ark were thrown undef the wheels.
Physicians say they eah not rccovcr.
Mr. aud Mr., ltst0n, variety show pco-
pie, werc also badly injured.
While attempting % alight from a
freight train. William O. Bernc who
was leaving the city for hunting trip.
was thrown under the wheels and bad
lv. injured With suierhuman pluck
hc walked distance Of two miles and
died shortly after leaving the city.
There werc 1900 visitors In tn city.