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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-15
PENSION AGENCIES.
President Rescfnds an Order Made to
Reduce the Number,

An order has been issued by the Presi-
Gent suspeHding the operation of ex-Presi-
dent Cleveland's order consolidating the
pension agencies of the country and re-
ductng their number to nine from eighteen.
The original order provided for a general
consolidation of the agencies. reducing the
number and establishing enc at ST. Louis
In place CT those at Topeka and Des Moines.
The repeal of the original mandate will
nave the eject of continuing in operation
the present agencies without change.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-15
Sum Never Sets ON Uncle Sans Do.
mains.

W. G. Jordan in the Ladies' Home Journal
The Britons proudly boast that the sun
never sets on the queens dominions, as IL
they were special subjects of solar favor
itism. But 1t is equally true that there
Is always sunshine on some part of Uncle
Sans great possessions. When 1t Is 9
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-15
Guards Of Liberty.

The Guards of Liberty, No. IA, Immediate
Aid Society, Of the City of Washington,
District of colunbia, has been Incorporated
by articles filed by Hope e. Evans, Ran.
dali Hope. Henry Adams. Ludwell Ashton
ana Alberta 8. Beanders, trustees for the
first year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-15
II you want to buy, sell

If you want to buy. sell
or exchange anything. it
will pay you to announce
the fact in the advertising
columns of The Star. They
are closely studied by more
than three times as many
people as read any other
paper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-15
Dwelling In Tents.

A party of young men from Capitol Hill
is at Camp May, Chapel Point. The
campers are Messrs. Mason Wagner, Louie
Wagner, Milburn. Donohoe, Harry Miller,
Raymond and Fred Mattern.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-15

1t matters little what IL is that You want
whether situation or q SERVANT
want" ad. in The Star will reach tn,
person who can NIL your need.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-15

Want" ads. in The Star pay because
they bring answers.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-04

The building erected by the United
States Government is situated ut The west
end OF tue grounds Mt the, head of the
basin and has the scat Of honor OF the
exposition, facing US i. dogs the main
group Of buildings.
1t WAS dcsigacd under the general
direction Of Charles Il. Kcmper, acting
supervising architect OF the Treasury De
partment ut Washington, u. c., Edward
A. Crane being the draughtsman IN I'M
mediate charge.
The building partakcs of the classic
style, the Ionic order being Used. IL is
arranged in three sections, that at the
center having ii frontage on the lake 'oI
two hundred and eight feet and II height
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-04

to top Of balu.tradc over cornice OF fifty
eight feet. 1t will have u depth of one
hundred and fifty feet.
The main cntranso facing the center of
the Basin will be reached by u broad flight
GF steps aud through coonnade. This
entrance along with the entire centre sec
ton of the building will he very richly
treated in color The entrance is ilanked
on either sidu by paylions capped by
richly decorate'. domas.
fhc main building will be surmountod
BY colossal dome which will tower lar
above all other buildings. This dome VIII
be capped by heroic figure representing
"Liberly enightenins the world" and NJ
night this. figure viii lie lighted by
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-04

electricity; tho torch will be one hun
drei aud seyenty.eight feet above the
ground.
The side sections which are separated
from the central portion of the building
by colonnades connecting with the Agri.
culture building ON one side and the
Auditorium on the other, each has y
frontage of ono hundred and forty-eight
feet and is one hundred feet deep; height,
forty four feet TO top of balustradc. This
makes the total longth Of building five
hundred and four feet, and height ut pin.
naclG one hundred and sevcnty-ciaht
feet. The floor spaced devoted 10 exhibits
will approximate listy thousand square
! feet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-14

JAMES LEwIs.-James Lewis, color
ed, now in Jail awaiting execution for
the crime OF rape, was visited Sunday
afternoon and again Monday morning
by Rev. Brewer, q colored minister OF
the Baptist Church. The minister con
versed with him for a while, and re-
minded him that he is to be hung Oh
the 4th of June. The preacher also
offered prayer, in which he asked the
Lord to bless the prisoner and every
body else except the sheriff. The pris-
oner's wife came on Wednesday, &C
companied by another colored woman,
from Alexandria. They held a whls-
pered conversation, after which the
wife requested permission to pray,
which the iailcr granted. After the
prayer she exhorted the prisoner to
put his trust in the Lord. She then
gave him g quarter and told him she
would try to get to see him again. She
then told him good bye, remarking that
the drive home was a long one. The
interview lasted twenty or twenty-five
minutes. She did not seem particular
ly Affected, but the prisoner wiped his
eyes a number of times Fairfax Her
aid
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-14

DESERTED BY HIS W1FE.-Mr. j.
E. Cliff, of the First ward, has com
planned to the authorities that has
wife has left him, taking his two child
rem, and that he has reason to believe
she has eloped with a young man nam
ed Edgar Devaughn. The wife left
several days ago, pretending she was
going to visit relations in Spotsylvania
county. 1t is said, however, she went
to fredericksburg, where Devaughn
Joined her, and that subsequently they
proceeded in the direction of Orange
Courthouse. Devaughn is a native OF
ttis city, and of late has been engaged
IN the manufacture of toothache drops.
He had been q visitor to Mr.. Gifts
house for come time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-14

PERsoNAL.-The marriage of Miss
Nora Edlin and Mr.. Harry n. Young
in this city, March 30, is just al
nounced. The ceremony was perform.
ed at the parsonage of the Methodist
Protestant Church by Rev. f. L. Ben
son. Mr.. and Mrs. Young are residing
at 61S B street, southwest Washington,
where they will be pleased to see their
friends.
Mrs. Lee, the widow of Gen. w. II.
F. Lee, is registered at the Princess
Anne Hotel, at Virginia Beach.
Mrs. Lucy Page Brent, of Winches-
ter, formerly of this city, celebrated her
ninety-third birthday Tuesday. Mrs.
Brent is unable to walk, otherwise she
retains full possession of all her facul.
ties and is bright and in as good health
as one of Dor age could be.
Miss Florence Lyles is the guest Of her
sister, Mrs. Sisson, in Fairfax.
Mr.. Robert NJ. McKeown and Miss
Sarah Il. Bowie were married at the
residence of Rev. Mr.. c. G. Meador, in
Washington yesterday. Those who
witnessed the ceremony were Mr..
Stewart NJ. Jones aud w. A. Anderson
and wife. The bride was attired very
handsomely in brown and carried bride
roses. The cloudy, rainy day did not
detract from the brightness of the we'd
ding party.
Miss Lucy Lee Bfookes has returned
to her home in this city after 8 winter
spent i Philadelphia and New York.
Miss Lulu Rodgers, of Hamilton,
Loudoun county, is visiting the Misses
Henderson, on Cameron street.
A letter was received here to day
from Charlottesville stating that Col.
]. S. Mosby had entirely recovered
from his recent injury and that he ex-
poets to leave for Warrenton to-day
or tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-14

A DEMENTED WoMAN.-A colored
woman named Emily Redmond, living
in the alley neal the Southern Railway
depot, was arrested yesterday for lu-
macy. The woman seemed to be labor
ing under a religious mania, and to
ali questions propounded to her she re-
turned the same answer. Every DAY
will be Sunday by and by" She had
completely denuded herself, and when
taken in charge che was placed in q
wagon and q carpet thrown over her.
At the station house she would allow
nothing to stay on her. This morning
her husband appeared and brought her
clothes. She will be examined by a
commission in q day or two.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-14

BIsHoP-ELECT ALLEN.-Arrange-
ments were completed yesterday for
the conservation Sunday morning at
the Baltimore Cathedral of Very Rev.
Edward P. Allen, D. D., president of
Mt. St. Mary's Theological Seminary,
Emmitsburg, Md, as Bishop of Mobile.
The services will begin at 10 o'clock
with a procession Of the clergy and
seminarians from the archiepiscopal re.
sidence, where the bishops and priests
will robe. In the procession will be
about fifty seminarianss from Mt. st.
Mary's, Emmitsburg, and all the semi
narians from St. Mary's Seminary, Balti-
more. Cardinal Gibbons will be conse-
orator and will be assisted by Bishop
Edward Fitzgerald, ofLittle Rock, Ark,
and Bishop Matthew Harkins, of Provi-
dence, r. l. The sermon will be preach
ed by Rev. DR.. Philip J.. G~arrigan, of
the Catholic University, Washington,
~. e..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-14
PAF,
1913 KING STREET.
THEONLYSHOE STORS ON THENORTH
SIDE OF KING STREET.
1923 KING STREET.
Electric Bittcrs.

Electric Bitters is q medicine suited
for any season, but perhaps more gen
orally needed when the languid, eX.
hausted feeling prevails, when the liver
is torpid and sluggish and the need of o
tonic and Alternative is felt. A prompt
nse of this medicine has often averted
long and perhaps fatal bilious fevers,
No medicine will act more surely il
counteracting and freeing the system
from the malarial poison. Headache
Indigestion, Constipation, Dizzines:
yield to Electric Bitters. SOC. anG
S1.00 per bottle at E. L.Allen's Drug
Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-14
CoIored Dress Goods.

Imported Sorgcs, 37lAc the yard, reduced
from soc.
Atwood Fancics, in two and thrce-toned
effects; SOC the yard, reduced from 75c.
All wool Checks, four handsome styles; so
Inches wide, 75c tho yard, reduced from 81.
Scotch Mixtures, in three-toned check ef-
fccts; 81 the yard, reduced from $1.25.
Silk and Wool Checks, in four very choice
and beautiful combinations 81 the yard, re-
duced from S1.25.
Silk Grenadines, "A inches wide; s. the
yard, reduced from $3.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-14

STRUCK A WoMAS.-A man named
Willis B. Smith, agent of the Old Do
minion Insurance Company in this city,
was arrested this afternoon on the com
plant of Maria Rogers, who charged
him with striking her. 1t seems that
the man and woman engaged in a dis
pute concerning the late cowhidlng
affair in this city, the woman champion
ing the cause of the bellicose represen-
tative OF her sex and Smith espouslng
that of Steers. High words followed,
when Smith struck the woman The
accused was required TO leave collateral
for his appearance tomorrow morning
at S o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-14

FuNERAL.-The funeral of Mrs.
Rosena Elizabeth Dufiey took place
this evening from her home, the resi-
dence of her son.in-law, Mr.. f. G.
Swaine, on Royal street, and was largely
attended. The services were conducted
by Rev. 2. 2. Phillips and the pail
bearers were Messrs. Charles Dnffey,
Lucien Dutley, Benjamin Swain, Ed
ward Swain, Charles Swain and VIM.
Latham. The floral tributes were very
beautiful. sThe interment was in the
NJ. E. Church South cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-14

POLICE CoURT.-The following cases
were disposed of this morning
John Booker, colored, arrested by
Officer Roberts for sssaulting Edward
Goats, colored, was fined 5000.
VIM. Dudley, colored, arrested by
Officer Ferguson for disorderly conduct
and assault, were fined IS.
Emily Redmond, colored, charged
with lunacy, was held held for further
examination.
Night Report.-Last night was cloudy
and cool. Two prisoners and thres
dodgers were at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-14

TALL RYE.-Mr. Struder in West
End has at this time in q field near his
home the prettiest field of rye to be
seen in Fairfax county, the average
height of which is Eve feet, while in
some places it will go over that 1t is
as thick as it can stand all over the
field and will be a fine yield when har-
vested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-14
Cotton Dress Goods.

Lappet Lawrs, in twenty-five distinct styles,
handsome printings, best colorings; Zoe the
yard, reduced from 15c.
Batistc Lawns, SO inches wide, extra fiac;
a host of pretty styles and colorings; 12iac
the yard, reduced from lie.
Bishop Lawns, Honiton Lace Organizes,
Mcchlin Lace Mulls, Pompadour Lace Lawns.
Madras Lace Jsconas-150 designs. Reduced
to 12lac the yard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-14
Black Dress Goods.

Silk Warp Marcellcttc, AZ inches wide; SOC
the yard, reduced from 81.
Black Etamino in fancy wcavcs; 37l1c the
yard, reduced from soc.
Black Cancels Hair, summer weight, Al
inches wide; 75c the yard, reduced from 81.
Black Mohair Brilliantino, 46 inches wide,
81 the yard. reduced from $1.25.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-14

MRS. LANGTRY DIvoRCED.-Mrs.
Langtry, the fair English actress, is a
single woman. The superior court of
Lake county, California, where she
has her legal home, has granted her a
divorce. There was no contest. The
case of the plaintiff was presented on
dispositions taken in London in which
desertion was alleged. After consider
ing the case a few hours the Judge at
Lake Port granted the decree sought.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-14

CONCERT AT WHITE HALL.-A
grand vocal and instrumental concert
will be given by q Washington Musical
Club at the Seminary on Friday night,
May DIST. The proceeds will be devot.
ed to Mr.. kinsolving's new mission
church in Brazil. Tickets can be bought
at Stabler's old stand and a bus will
leave there at 6:45 for Seminary Hill
Admission % cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-14
DIED.

At Bladersburg. Md. on Thursday, May
18th, Mrs. VIRGINIA ANN LUCkETT,
sgei oo years. Her funeral will take place
from the residence OF her son.in-law, Calvin
Butts, No. 425 north Columbus street, to-.
morrow Saturday. afternoon at 8 o'clock.
Friends of the fsmily are invited to attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-14
BOOTS AND SHOES.
Who WILL Be
THE LUCKY 0NE {!
WE WILL PLACE ON SALE AT OUR
STORE SATURDAY MORNING.

WE WILL PLACE ON SALE AT OUR
STORE SATURDAY MORNING.
6 pairs Ladies' Hand turn, Cloth Top. Pat.
ent Tip, Opera Toe Button Shoes. Worth
$500. Our price at $500.
Sizes, Ia, Ply, 2-5, 1-5h width D.
8 pairs Lace Patent Tip. Turn Sole, Cloth
Top Lsdies' Shoes Worth everywhere 81
Our price So.
Sizes, 1-3, 1-3l2, ID, 1-4lh, Is,
width ID.
5 pairs Lace Eand Sewod. Pointed Patent
Tip, Ladies' Shoes. Worth 50. Our price 50.
Sizes, 1-2la, ID, 2-4, 1-4lb, width c.
53 pairs Ladies' Dark Russet Oxfords. All
sizes, c and d widths. Worth 50. Our price
$1.25.
The above goods sre now and stylish and
of the %well-known make of Lindner Shoe Co.
Carlisle, Pa, and the prices given are less
than thoy cost TO make. If you don't get a
pair don't blame rs. Come early SATURDAY
MORNING.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-14
Reduction from Former Prices.


This offering comprises, be
sides the medium grades OF
goods, a number of exquisite
novelties in imported fabrics
exclusive styles in single dress
lengths made to order in Paris
and London, and includes Silk
Grenadines, Silk and Wool
Checks, Scotch Mixtures, Eta
mines, Bengalines, Silk and
Wool Crepons, Fancy Caniche.
Mohair Brilliantine and other
weaves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-14

B~AsEBALL.-The National League baseball
games played yesterday resulted as fol-
lows: Washington 7. Pittsbprg 4 Philadel-
phia s, louisville .; Cincinnati Z, New York
3: Boston 4, Cleveland 1 Cbicago-Brooklyn,
rain. The following is the standing of the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-14

SPECIAL SERvICEs.-Rev. DR.. Boyd,
presiding elder of the NJ. f. Church
South, preached a powerful sermon
TO q large audience last night in
the Reading Room auditorium, his
text being John 1918. Tonight Rev.
l.. |. McDougle, pastor of Trinity NJ.
+. Church, will preach, and an interest
ing meeting is expected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-14
1T is the Best on Earth.'

To II tIC A1CSV VF IttT'T'
That is what Edwards q Parker,
merchants of Plains, Ga, say of Cham
berlain's Pain Balm, for rheumatism
lame back, deep seated and muscular
pains. Sold by ]. H. Jarney, Drug
gist, 701 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-14
MARRIED.

In Washington, D. c., on Thursday, May
10Th, 1897, by Rev. C C. Mesdor, ROBERT
NJ. McKE0WN and Miss SARAH &. BOWIE
both of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-14

DEATH OF MRS. LUCKETT.-Mrs. Vir.
gipia Luckett, of this city, mother o.
Mrs. Calvin Butts, died in B~ladensbure
yesterday. aged Ct years. She left the
city a few days ago apparently in good
health. but was taken i'll soon after or.
irving there and died yesterday. Her
remains were brought to this city and
will be inferred tomorrow. Mrs
Luckett had a large circle of friends
who will be erieved to hear of her
death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-14
LOCAL MATTERS.

WRATHER PRoBABuITIs.-For this
section threatening weather and possibly
showers tonight Saturday fair cooler
southerly winds becoming northwesterly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-14

To Cure n Cold in One Day
Tako Laxative Bromo Quininc Tablets. All
Druggists refund the money if it fails 10
ouro. 25 cents. Sold by CHARLES q. LENNON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-14

THE TRUCK BROKE DowN.-The
crossing Of the telephone wires shortly
after 10 CLOCK this morning caused %
false alarm of fire, which brought out
the fire department. The Relief truck
in crossing the electric railway track
on Royal street, between Prince and
King, broke down, the right hind wheel
being caught in the rails, which wrench
ed of the spindle OF the wheel. The
truck was at once put in the hands of
Mr.. r. H. Atkinson, who will make re.
pairs rs soon as possible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-14
WANTED.

VXTANTED.-AGENTS in other lines to
w handle a complete line of OILS and
VARNISliES on the side. Good induce
ments. Address, LAKE SIDE OIL Co,
Cleveland, o. my1O 1wf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-14

The High School and Rock Hill Col.
iese teams will play a game Of ball to-
morrow evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-14

DELIGHTFUL INTERCHANGEABLE
management of the Alexandria Gym
nasium last night entertained those
who so ably assisted them in the opera
of al. M. S. Pinafore," recently pro-
duced. Solos by Miss Taylor, of Nor
folk; Miss Mai r. Greenwell; Mr.. G. w.
Moore, of Washington, and Mr.. George
II. Evans, were enjoyed by those
present, as were also the choruses
which were sung into the graphic
phone and afterwards reproduced
to the amusement of all. BY
unanimous vote q permanent organ
ization was effected and the following
officers and committees appointed /:
President, George H. Evans; Vice Pres
ident, VIM Bryant; Secretary, John w.
Herndon; Treasurer, Horace B. Ramey;
Committee on Bylaws, Gardner l..
Boothe, Walter r. Whittlesey and John
w. Herndon; Committee on Music, Mrs.
NJ. w. O'Brien, Misses Mai r. Green
well and Carrie Hunter, George H.
Evans, Walter r. Whittlesey, c. w.
Moore and Sherman B. Fowler; Pianists,
Miss Agnes C. Bryant and Sherman B.
Fowler; Director, Mrs. NJ. w. O'Brien.
The membership of the organization
is as follows: Mesdames NJ. w
O'Brien and George H. Evans, Misses
Mai r. Greenwich, Julia c. Hunter,
Florence j. Evans, Janet B Fawcett,
Lottie Greenwich, Carrie Hunter, L.
Caroline Evans, Sara D. Rathbone,
Maybelle Ewing, Janet Davidson, El-
len w. Herbert, Jennie P. Ewing,
Emily Eutwisle, Agnes G. Bryant.
and Messrs. Geo. H. Evans, G. W.
Moore, Edward Campbell, John H.
Adamson, B. l.. Jacobs, Frank L. Stay
maker, Wm. Bryant, Urban S. Lam
bert, Gardner l.. Boothe, VIM. Viii.
kius, Philip NJ. Knox, ]. Harris Frank
lin, Horace B. Ramey, w. r. Whittle-
sey, Geo. NJ. Carter, VIM. F. Brookes,
jr., and John w. Herndon; honorary
members, Mesdames NJ. j. Baldwin,
Robt. F. Knox, X. U. Taylor, 7,
Marshall Jones, Anthony E. Smoot and
Dabney Herndon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-14

ARNoLD's BRoMo-CELERY. Try this
unrivalod remedy for Headaches, Neuralgia,
Sleoplessness. 10 cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-14
LOST.

GTRAYED from the subscriber a GRAY
~ MARE, harnesscd; letter. branded on
hip. A suitable reward will be paid for her
return to TOM BUTTON, SIG north Henry
street. 1t*
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-14
BOOTS AND SHOES.
Save People Money
AND YOU CAN DO BUSIN ESS
WITH THEM.

This is true beyond a question of doubt and
in consequence 1 have made a plunge which
1 feel sure tho people Of Alexandria must ap-
p~reciate.
Having bought direct from the manufac-
turer) three catiro lots Of Shoes at much less
than cost of making 1 will. beginning
Saturday, May Is,
offer the public q Ladies' Fine Wei Kid But
ton Boot, patent leather Tip, that sold for
$3.50, at $1,45.
A Ladies Tan Button Boot that sold for
SO 70, at $3.50.
A Ladies Fine Dongola Oxford, patent
leather tip, that sold for So, at S1.25.
1 also have some very attractive Bargains
for Men Folks.
They will not last long at these prices, not
w~ithstanding tie lots are largo. So come
quick and early in order to get your size.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-01
BITS OF MAINE NEWS.

The other day, at Cars Ridge. this
State, there died 19-year-old girl, who
is survived by a husband and five chill
dren! She was married at the age of Is
years.
The steamer City of Bangor has made
a great record this year and one which
has never been equalled. She has made
145 trips between Boston and Bangor and
not only has not missed a single trip, but
has at no time been two hours late.
Sumner A. Leach of Warren, has a hat
that he prizes very highly. The hat is one
that his great-great-grandfath wore at
the time of his wedding, 140 years ago.
1t has been in the possession of his de-
scendants up to the present time. 1t is a
black beaver with very wide brim and
| cost 81 when new.
Edward H. Witham. officer at the
Charlestown state prison. is on a week $
visit to his former ROckland home 1t is
the first time that Eds dOwn-east friends
have seen him since his startling encoun-
ter with the Willis brothers. one of whom
is dead and the other likely soon to be
from the unerring Witham revolver. and
he has to narrate the Incidents Of the
fight many times for the entertainment
of the boys" Ed is looking in splendid
health and weighs 232 pounds. and the
marvel is how Willis could fire at him
point blank from a distance of 10 feet and
miss that rotund form three times in sue
cession.