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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-12-01
Illinois Monument Dedicated.

Chattanooga. Tenn. Nov. 26-The
Nineteenth Illinois regimental monu-
ment, erected on Missionary Ridge, was
formally dedicated yesterday. there be-
ing present at the ceremony about TWEEN
ty-five survivors, all from Chicago. The
monument is erected on the spot where
the regiment first rallied and reached
the crest OF the ridge in the memorable
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-12-01
Negro Grabs for A42 600.

st. Louis. Nov. 26.-Lee Pitts, a negro
Pullman porter living in this city, is a
prisoner at the Four Courts on the
charge Of attempted robbery. A r. Hill.
. broker Of Providence. r. l., alleges
that Pitts tried to steal from his pocket
an envelope containing 500 900 In certi-
ned checks and $4,000 I'm cash.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-12-01
Exploded i'm His Arms.

Quincy. lis. Nov. 27-During n fire
at Palmyra. Mo. yesterday James
Ritchie. a prominent business man or
the town. ran into the burning building
to carry out keg Of power. The keg
exploded and threw Richie across the
street He is badly mangled and cannot
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-12-01
Two Lynchings That Didn't Occur.

Savannah, Ga. Nov. FIT develops
that the reports of lynchingsnear Black
shear and Sereven Thursday night were
false. and that the newspaper corre-
spondent who sent them out from Way
cross was imposed upon.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-12-01
Hanna Gets Those Cincinnati Votes.

Cincinnati. Nov. 27.-At the recent
election the fusion ticket which car
ried this county contained nine Demo-
cratic and five Republican members
Of the legislature. There has been some
doubt as to how the Republican fusion
lists would vote on joint ballot for Unit
ed States senator. AT meeting or
these fusionists here they decided to
vote for the Republican caucus nominee,
which will make the Legislature stand
eighty Republicans TO sixty-fve Demo-
Gratis on Joint ballot for senator.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-12-01

Berlin. Nov. 26.-Americans in Berlin
met yesterday at a Thanksgiving ban
Quet at the Kaiserhof. The occasion
was very enjoyable. United States Am
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-12-01
WESTERN COLLEGE ATHLETICS
Meeting of Leading Men Agrees to Revise
the Foot Ball Rules.

Meeting OF Leading Men Agrees To Revise
the Foot Ball Rules.
Chicago. Nov. 27.-Representatives OF
number OF leading western colleges
met here yesterday and II was decided
to amend the athletic rules In several
particulars The meeting was prelim-
mary in its nature. but there is no doubt
the changes suggested will be carried
out. The most important action taken
was the adoption OF a resolution calling
for less brutality In foot ball. A COM
mittee OF three is to be appointed and
this committee will change the rules as
they think best and report the changes
to the members Of the conference. The
committee is TO make its report before
January, 1898 A. A. Stage. University
of Chicago, is TO be one OF the committee.
but the other two have not been ap-
pointed.
The colleges which are party TO the
agreement are the Northwestern univer-
sity. Purdue university. University OF
Chicago, University OF Illinois, Univer-
sity of Michigan, University Of Mime
sofa, University OF Wisconsin. 1t was
decided that no student can play on a
college foot ball team until he has at
tended college at least one year.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-12-01

Trouble Always on Tap Down There.
Valparaiso. Chile. Nov. %-The press
has started another heated discussion
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-12-01

All sending
their subscrip-
tons imInedi-
ately under our
clubbing offer,
are presented.
postpaid, with
the American
Agricu lturist
Year Book and
Aim anac for
1893. This great
w ork of $50
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-28
PERSONAL.

Miss N, Cora Webber, who has been
deputy assistant clerk In the city clerk Is
office for several years, has resigned. EShe
has been succeeded by Miss Eta Ander
son. Miss Webber has been uniformly
courteous and obliging to all who have
had business at the city clerks office.
Major q. A. shoFey of Bridgton is at
the Falmouth.
Prof r. L. Rankin, the organist of
High street church, becomes organist at
the Congress square oh urch, April 1st.
The following were among the arri-
walls at the Falmouth yesterday: DR.. G.
C. O'Brion, Groveton, N. H.; G. Hughes,
Toronto; W. b. Causebrook, H. b.
Causebrook, Island Pond; @. 4. Olosson,
Eastport; ". B. Bailey, Houlton; John
Wilson, Baltimore; Fl. B. Saunders, Ells-
worth; Rev. G. S. Cummings, Augusta;
M. Frost, B. W. German, @. W.ssReed, E.
G. Stevens, e. 7. Milton. W. +. DeFo1est,
A. ). Hodgdon. B. Williams, J. Nc
Dougall, D. P. Garline, Jos. Doherty,
John Thompson, H. A. King, j. E. Hall,
N. ]. Grace, e. M. Shaw, Boston; Geo.
P. Wiley, E. Horton, Fl. S. Webber,G q.
Nelson, Mr.. and Mrs. P. J. Evans, New
York
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-28
washingtonian Meeting.

The mid-week Washingtonian meeting
last evening in Gospel Mission hall, was
unusually interesting. After residing OF
Scripture and prayer by Rev. q. F. Dex-
ter, Capt. Geo. n. Blake made earnest
remarks on the weak will and the
strong will 10 men. How easily the
strong lead the weak into bad habits,
especially habits of drinking. The in
fluence of those who never used liquors
will help the weak ones II used rightly.
Rev. Mr.. Dexter said that the man who
had the experience of the seventh chap
ter of Romans had little touch of hell
A good many people fighting against sin
find two laws fig hitting in his nature.
Mr.. Sidney Wright said that the place for
LIQUOR was not in his line because 1t
would put him in the wrong place. A
lady told an affecting story about mod
crate drinker. A young man VINO
signed the pledge week ago told OF
bis struggle an6 thanked God that he
had kept it.
Capt. G. Thomas gave some interesting
reminis cences of old Washingtonian
times.
Mr., Lewis Thurston made some exceed
ingly interesting remarks.
Rev. S. =. Pearson closed the meeting
by Offering the pledge. he also stated
that the new Washingtonian pledge WAS
now ready to be exchanged for pledges
already out.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-28
The Grand Parada.

The Parada rehearsals are progressing
finely, and many of the classes are al
ready in condition to appear before a
critical audience. The choruses are doing
fine work, and many rare musical treats
are in store for all who attend the
Parada. In addition to the many at
tractive features of the ''Parada' several
illustrated songs will be rendered by
Miss Marcia Crafts, the soprano of the
Congress Square church. The first per-
Torrance will be given in City hall to-
morrow evening, January sSth. and
others will be given Saturday afternoon
and evening and also Monday evening. A
different entertainment will be offered at
each performance, and no one can afford
to miss this attraction. There was a
great demand for tickets at Stock BRIDGE
yesterday when the sale opened.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-28
Maine Historical Society.

At the session of the society to be held
in their library, Baxter hall, this after
noon, the following papers will be pre-
sented and portions of them read:
The Meeting House War in New
Marblehead (Windham) by Samuel J..
Dole.
An historical sketch of the First
Baptist church in Paris, Me. A church
in the wilderness, by Charles Water
man.
Captain Daniel Tucker Of Falmouth in
the Revolution, by Rev. E. c. Cum
mings.
Also portrsit of William swan and a
colored photograph of the Block House,
Fort Edgeoomb.
Some account of Joseph Goldthwait,
the BaIrack Master Of Boston in the
Revolution. by Captain Il. u. Garter, Y.
s. A.
Ladies' and gentlemen are as usual
cordially invited to attend.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-28
Great Diamond IF orti fioations.

A representative of the Hartford Paving
and Construction company inform the
PRESS that the report published in
various papers that that company had
given up the contract for the fortifoa-
tions of Great Diamond island is untrue,
for the reason, if for no other that the
contract was never awarded to them.
The company bid on the work here and
also on the work at Fort Constitution,
Portsmouth harbor. They obtained the
latter contract but were underbid here
Since the government has for some
reason decided to withdraw the Great
Diamond award and advertise for bids
again. The Hartford concern will put il
it's bid.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-28
Waste Of Vital Force

IN men has drained the sweetness from
millions of lives. 1t units men for BUSH
ness or pleasure and makes life loath-
some to those who suffer from it. If
you would be strong in mind and body;
If you would throw off the letters Of
wretchedness caused by the mistakes
Of your life, let us explain to you how
1t can be done in Natures own way-by
properly applied ELECTRICITY: This
Is the essence of vital Force, and when
infused into the body by DR.. SAN
DENIS ELECTRIC BELT. made for
MEN ONLY, 1t will renew the vigor in
the weakened parts and restore man
hood. We desire especially to see or
hear from those who have not found re-
lief from medicines ard other treat
rnent. DR.. Sanders medical Work,
ssThree Glasses OF Men''-pocket edition
TREE upon applicatjon-explains the
marvellous success Of electricity in
these cases. Address
DR.. sANDEN. s2s Broadway, N. Y -
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-28
CHANDELIERS BAND
Give a Fine Concert and Delightful Ball
at City Hall.

1t was a pity that there was not a
larger audience assembled in City hall
last evening on the occasion OF the grand
concert and ball given by Chandler
band. Doubtless there were many seats
sold outside that we're not represented
but one co uld only judge OF the success
of the affair by the attendance.
The band played finely. The pro-
gramme was made up of novelties Inc
new sousa march son Parade, was
given with the swing and the spirit that
marks the compositions OF this great
bandmaster, and it's beauties caught
the ear at once. More amb itious music
was the fine overture by Ambrose Thorn
as, Raymond The great feature,
however, to all present, was the descrlp-
tive piece ga Day at Rigby,
synopsis of which was published in yes
terday's PRESS. 1t has lots of go to 1T
and the audience Applauded heartily.
Then came Kirker's melangs of popular
airs from "Little Christopher, followed
by Schuman's delicious Evening
Song" and the lovely 81 raumeTie,
the concert closing with taking con-
cert galop by Blanchard.
Then the band laid aside their wind
instruments and took up the strings
as an orchestra and the dance order of
II dances was on. Mr., George Stevens
was floor director, with D. W. willard.
Charles nur, B. L. Greeley, Sam Gui-
noud, Nathaniel Blanchard and c. NJ.
MerrimaE as aides.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-28
THE PRESS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.
grief 1oTTIN0s.

The trustees of the Public Library have
approyed the samples ofsiron shelves for
the new annex, and will probably offer
a reward for the detection of offenders
caught mutilating books.
A water pipe burst in the residence OF
MIR. Il. II. Shaw on North street Tues
day evening and did considerable dam
age.
The Emergency club spent pleasant
afternoon with Mrs. Jewell. The next
meeting will be held on February 9th
with Mrs. Palmer, Spring street. Ladies
will meet to sew with Mrs. Sawyer on
February 2. lake Morrills Corner car at
0.15 or 9.45 a. m. Change at Ocean
street.
The High School Racquet is out. 1t
contains much interesting High school
matter.
Yesterday was pleasant and mild with
a damp air from the water in the after
noon.
Patrick VIM and wife, who live in
Stafford block, notified the police yester-
day that they were annoyed by the
actions of their neighbors.
In the York supreme court, Mary f.
Stevens of Old Orchard has been decreed
a divorce from Edgar B. Stevenson OF
this city.
There were no cases of contagion re-
ported up to noon yesterday, but one
new case of typhoid fever.
Monday evening the Women's Maine
Indian Association packed two barTels
of clothing and sent them by express to
Mrs. Rachel Kirk McLoud, Oklahoma
territory.
The attraction at the corner of Middle
and Exchange streets yesterday was q
group of six little st. Bernard puppies
that were peacefully DOING the hours
away. They are owned by Mr. John A.
Clarity. who owns several fine mem beri
of the noble st. Bernard family.
The removal of the barracks at Fort
Preble has been ordered, preparatory &C
the erection of the new Notification.
The brick work on the Spring Point
ledge lighthouse will be three stories
high. Each story will be seven feet.
When the night policemen are sum.
mOD0Q -1DUO COurb III GAi0 OG1y tlM0 oAiCli
witness fees go to the city. County At.
torney Libby thinks the men ought te
have their fees. The committee on police
think SO 900 and will try to have the
rule changed.
A meeting of the anti-suffragists was
held Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. James
McMullen, State street, and committee
was appointed to attend the hearing tc
be given the suffragists today at Angus
ia, ana make plea against granting
woman's suffrage.
On Saturday afternoon at o'clock IL
the Fraternity house, Hon. E. N. Dow
will address the women of Portland OF
sMoney and Finance" This lecture Il
the third in the course given under thu
auspices of the Woman's Council ant
all persons interested are cordially in
yited to attend.
There was very enjoyable musica
given at The Sherwood last evening un
der the direction of Mr.. Paine.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-28
Cadet Notes.


The Racquet says: The drilling for
the ball has commenced, and the boys
are working hard to make this the most
successful Of any yet attempted.
We are pleased to inform the admir-
ing populaoe that Co. A has selected the
fancy manual, Co. B. the fancy drill
and Co. C, their old stand by, the COM
pany drill. AS usual, Cos. A and q will
perform battalion drill.
There are now two regular drills a
week. AS we have been kindly allowed
the use of the arnory it has been found
best to give Tuesday and Friday 20 hard
work. The floor is large enough to &C.
commodate three companies drilling at
once, and the boys have great advan-
tare in the roomy hall.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-28
school For the Deaf.

The friends of Miss Ellen Barton will
be pleased to learn that the Portland
School for the Deaf has been presen ted
by Mrs. Stanley 2. Warren, with pleas
ing crayon portrait of Miss Barton, who
was IS years principal of the school
The portrait is the work Of Mrs. Warren
by whom it has been appropriately
framed In oak. 1t has been hung in the
reception room OF Brownson hall.
MIR. Henry W. Budden of Greenville,
has presented to the school a finely
mounted deer's head, which will make
an acceptable ornament in one of the
rooms. Mr.. Budden has son In the
school and he is much pleased with tn c
nroeress the boy is making.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-28

Beacon Commandery, No. 90, Ancient
and Illustrious order Knights of Malta,
are having quite BOOM They work the
Malta degree on four candidates this
evening. and the second degree on eight
at their next meeting, and all compan-
ions who wish to have the higher degree
conferred at the institution of Lebanon
Comm andery on the 18th and 18th of
February sare requested to be present
tonight. A full attendance is desired.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-28
Eraneelistic service.

There Will be an all-day Evangelistic
service at Vaughan Street Church today,
for which the following programme has
been arranged:
Preaching at 1890, a. M, by Rev.
Walter Russell Subject: The Olnnipo-
tence Of Obedience.
Praise meeting at 2. p. m.
Bible Study al pm, by Evangelist
Rnssell. Subject: The Holy Spirit the
Kew by Which Alone the Scriptures Can
Preaching at. 7.30 by Mrs. Russell.
Subject: The Perfect Man.
All arc welcome.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-28
Reformatory for Women.

The committee recently appointed at
the meeting which was held in behalf Of
the movement for a reformatory for
wo-nen met Tuesday afternoon at 100
Free street.
Among the important steps taken was
a vote to ask the endorsement of the
Glorious club and the Liberal MINISTER'S
club to this movement.
The matter will be given hearing at
Augusta, February 4, and large delega-
ton of women will go from Portland.
The committee of ten was invited to visit
the Sherborn Reformatory in Massachu-
setts before the matter is brought before
the legislature. A part if not all of the
ladies will avail themselves of this fnvi-
tation. but the day has not yet been de-
Cided.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-28
international steamship 90.

At the annual meeting of the Inter
national Steamship Company held yes
terday these directors were elected: j.
8. Winslow, G. E. Libby, VIM. FL. HILL
J. f. Liscomb, J.B. Coyle.
These officers were chosen: J.S. Wins
low. president; G. F. Libby, vice presi
dent; J. B. Coyle, manager and treasurer
ETA. Waldron, general agents VIM. E
Holden, clerk.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-28
women on the school Committee.

A meeting of the Woman's Council was
held yesterday with Mrs. George S.
Hunt, State street, to mature plans fo1
placing women candidates for school
committee on the ward tickets. There
will be vacancies in Wards 2. T. 6 and 2.
The idea of putting candidate in Ward
40 has been abandoned, but women
candidates will be put up in the Other
wards
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-28
JoyaI Legion.

Members of the Military Order of the
Loyal Legion will assemble at the rooms
of the Maine Historical Society, Public
Library Building, Friday aftsroon. at
two o'clock. to attend the funeral Of the
late Gen. Henry 6. Thomas.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-28
Concert at,,Chestnut Street Church.

A grand vocal and instrumental con-
cert will be given atlCnestnut street
church next Wednesday evening. With
such an array of talent as that an
nounced elsewhere, and the fine pro-
gramme which will be offered the house
will no doubt be crowded to it's fullest
capacity.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-28
WEDDINGS.
Frost-Loring.

The marriage of Miss Addis Loring
and Mr.. Fred B. Frost took place at 8. 80
O'Clock yesterday afternoon at 20 Pine
street, the residence of the brides
mother, Rev. DR.. Fem of High street
church performed the ceremony. None
but the immediate families were present.
After a short wedding tourney MI.
and Mrs. Frost will be at home at 271
Rraokett street
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-28

Funeral of Gen. Henry G; Thomas.
The funeral of the late Gen. Henry g.
Thomas will take place at $50 O'Clock
Friday. instead of . O'Clock as incorrect
Iy prin ted
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-28
THE MUNICIPAL COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE ROBINSON.

Wendesdsy-In the Alice Stoudard,
charged with street walking, was con-
tinued to Thursday.
Matte Blond ic6, on the same charge,
was sentenced TO 80 days in jail
William j. Harkins, on search and
seizure Liquor Case, was fined 500 and
costs.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-28

Hamburg A pruncd tree is
Hustling. smaller tree, but it's a
better and healthier
one. The proprietor went
through the entire Hamburg stock
yesterday morning pruning and cut
ting. Until the prices all along the
line had become just half the
original value.
Twas like a Bee hive around the Ham
burg counter after that beehive plus
honey, minus sting.
You'll find the pruned Hamburg tree on
the first floor near the Silk section.
Follow the crowd, they'll lead you to 1t
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-28

Last week sold 20 pieces of these goods this remarkable
price, Immediately made offer to the importers for the
mander resulting in being able to offer patterns for
Thursday at the price)
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-28

Home Made The home made
Night Gowns. Night Gowns are
good ones, nobody
doubts that, but alas, they are costly,
expensive, and don't wear a minute
onger nor fit as we'll as these science
made gowns, made by man. Let the
story for two stand for dozen
styles.
An eo oto Fine soft muslin, yok
~ lOf OECs of Swiss embroider
and 68 tucks in clus
terS Ruf1e of EN-
broidery around yoke,
neck front and wrists
Long and full. An
other has neck.
Solid embroidery yoke
Embroidery ruff1e
around yoke and V
neck, also at Wris s.
Pearl buttons, Long
and full.
Both are our best 79c gowns.
Today the price is Gle
White Skirts, For today only
Sl.OO for zoe. we will sell Ladies'
w hite Muslin
Skirts. Full Umbrella Ruffie OF
Cambria and wide embroidery.
s1.oO until today, now 75c
Fu1I Fine Cambria. The
Umbrella UmbrellaSRuf has 60
Drawers. inch sweep and is
double stitched. A re-
markable bargain at SO cents, no
matter, they go today at $50
Cambria Fine, sheer Cambria,
Chemise. newest shape, Val
Lace yoke with colored
| ribbon run in.
rs cent Chemise-today at $50
j. r. Libby.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-28

"Parada" Ladies' Dongola San
Sandals. dals, $l.OO
Dongola Sandals with
patent leather tip, very stylish,
sI.25
Ladies' White Kid Sandals, and
operas, style and fit correct,
$I.OO and Sl.25
Misses and Children's White Kid,
patent leather and Dongola San
dals, $1.OO and S1.15
Corset Today all the famous J.
Special. & c. rs cent eorsets now
in stock, maybe rs pair.
White aPd drab. Long waist, 6
hooks. Splendidly boned and
steeled. Fine Jean, stripped with
extra grade sateen. These will be
sold in our Corset department today
at soc
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-30

call for the ayes and Nays
Ayes-All the members Of the Board,
five 90 in number.
The Committee on Printing and Sta
tionery presented the folIowing;-
Resolved, III $3.50 be paid to- A. E. No
Ian for printing blanks, Clerks office, Oc-
tober, 1897, claim No. 259. y
claim blanks. Clerks office, October, 1887,
claim No. 260.
$ls to A. E. Nolan, for record of Off
cial advertisements. etc. Clerks office.
October, 1897, claim No. 261.
Charge printing and stationery.
Adopted by the following vote, on .
call for the ayes and Nays
Ayes-An the members of the Board,l
five () In number
The Committee Of the Whole present.
ed the following
Resolved, That the specifications for a
supply of filtered water for Jersey City
and for a new water supply for Jersey
City, as submitted by expert hydraulic
engineers, September n, ultimo, and
amended by the Board on this date, be
and are hereby adopted and ordered
filed; and that when such specifications
shall have been concurred in and APPROX
hereby authorized and directed to insert
therein such date for the reception OF
proposals as will permit of a period OF
six weeks elapsing between the first IN
sertion of advertisement for proposals
and the reception of bids.
Adopted by the following vote, on .
call for the ayes and Nays
Ayes-All the members of the Board
five 90 in number.
On motion, the Board adjourned.
GEORGE T.. BOUTON,