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The Portland daily press., 1897-09-10
OBITUARY..
Richard w. White.

Richard w. Whtte
The many friends of Richard W. White,
the eldest son of Captain Frank White,
will be m UGH panied to learn of his death
which occurred at noon yesterday The
young man was taken i'll on Tuesday,
threatened with typhoid fever. The
disease developed very Unexpectedly and
his death followed. Mr.. White was a
graduate Of Portland High school and
went after graduation to Chauncey hall,
a department of the Institute of Tech
nology at Boston. But his health became
impaired and he returned home and
entered his fathers store, engaging in
the retail shoe trade.
Mrs. Cyrus H. Kilby.
Mrs. Marie F. Brann, wife of Cyrus
81. Kilby, the former editor of the Somer-
set Reporter and later the author of books
pertaining to Odd Fellowship, died in
South Portland Thursday, after long
illness. Mrs. Kilby was So years of age.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-10

Mayor Randall, Commissioner of
Public Works Fernald, Mr.. Morrill,, city
solicitor, and Judge Gould representing
the wharf owners, visited the site of the
coal wharf at Tukey's bridge, to consider
what. damages had been sustained by the
wharf company by the raising and ex-
tension of the bridge.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-10
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

PORTLAND, SEPTEMBER 10, 1897.
THOR the new house
i you will need
half a dozen or
SO Of those big, handsome
luxurious Down Cush-
ions, in gorgeous silk
cases. They are more
decorative than anything
else in a room, they con-
tribute much to the gen
eral comfort and are not
expensive. A heap of
them here at $500 in a
variety of silks, large size
with deep silk rufle all
round.
From this price to SIS
all ready made or we can
make any special style to
order in a day.
A complete new line of
printed silks in original
designs and rich colors,
particularly adapted for
cushion covers just
opened.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-10
WOOLWICH.

Woolwich, September 9.-The Kenne-
bee divides the county of Sagadahoc, leav-
ing three towns in the east, viz: Wool
witch. Georgetown and Arrowsic. These
towns for convenience are constituted a
district for Sunday school work. A con-
vention of this dis trict is in session to-
day at the North Methodist church in
this town. A warm address of welcome
was given by the pastor, Rev. W. H.
Dunnack, this forenoon. For the day
TOPICS are assigned to Revs. Messrs Nick
erson, Perkins, Atchley, Wardwell, Sum-
merbell, and Trafton. This evening, Rev.
Jacob Crosby Of Bath breaches the con-
vention sermon.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-10
.nrrs. wtnlow,s soornlnr syrup

"NIrs. windows Soothing Syrap.
Has been used over Fifty Years by millions OF
mothers for their children while Teething
with perfect success. 1t soothes the child,
softens the gums, allays Pain, cures Wind
Collie. regulates the bowels. and is the best
remedy for Diarrhoes whether arising from
teething or other causes. For sale by Drug
eists in every part of the world. Be sure and
ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. % cts
q bottle
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-10
Goldfish Catch Small.

St. John, N. f., September 9.-The lat
est intelligence from Labrador confirms
the reports of the completeness of the cod
fishery this season. The catch is very
small and the low prices probably mean
q severe winter for the fshermen.
The Gloucester fishing schooner Vir-
ginia, has arrived here and is leaking
badly. She made water SO rapidly
that she had great difficulty in reaching
port
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-10
HOT WAVE.
Yesterday the Third Hot Day of the
Year.

Yesterday was another hot day, the
second one in September and the third
hottest during the entire year, 1897.
The weather bureau says: Friday, July
9, was the hottest day of the summer.
The thermometer then registered So de-
grees. Monday, September 6, this week,
was the next hottest day, the thermometer
indicating 81 degrees. Yesterday was the
third extremely hot day this summer.
The highest temperature was Sc degrees.
People got on the shady side of the
street, put on their Iightest clothing, and
cold soda and ice cream were in demand
Apothecaries and cafes did rushing
business and these store keepers hoped
the warm wave would continue.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-10

A fresh stock of black
and white pompadour
Rulings of silk, chiffon,
lace and organdie, also
many imported novelties
in silk and chiffon shout
der capes, Frenchy look
ing wraps for evening
wear.
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FAC SMILE signature of cHAS. H. FLETcs4ER
is OF the wrapper of every bottle of CAsToRIA.
When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castosia,
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-10

Constipation is the cause of all sorts Of
serious disorders OF the blood. Strong
cathartics are worse than useless. RI!
dock Blood Bitters is natures own vi
edy for troubles of this sort. On
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-10


The stock of Column
bia Yarns is ready now.
columbia" stands for all
that's best in a Yarn way
you know. All the new
shades of Germantown,
Spanish, Scotch, Saxony
and Shetland.
Instructions for knit
ting the new Nordica
shoulder capes free.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-10

Five new lines of
Handkerchiefs opened
this morning at 25c and
soc, pure linen, exquisite
ly embroidered, new
ideas, choicest handker-
chiefs we've had.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-10
THE PRESS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

j. R. Libby Co.
Harpswell Steamboat Co.
Owen. Moore q Co.
Eastman Bros. & Bancroft.
City of Portland.
Rines Bros.-2.
II. j. Bailey & Co.
r. S. Davis & Co.
J.. H. SchloSberg.
Casco Bay Steamboat Co. = 81
Business Opportunity.
FINANCIAL.
Portland Trust Co.
New Wants, To Let, For Sale, Lost. Found
and Similar advertisements willbefound under
heir appropriate heads ON Page 6.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-10

Manufacturers Besides the regu-
Samples. lar Factory
stock we bought
the Sample Garments consisting of
Corset Covers, many styles,
Chemises, Night Robes, Skirts and
Drawers, at two thirds price.
We have had many Muslin I'm
derwear bargains but this seems the
best one yet
j. R. LIBBY co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-09
THE Epw0RTa LEAGUE.
The Convention Elects Off cers- Exercises Of
Afternoon and Evening Session.

Portland July s.--The second day Of
the Maine Epworth League convention
opened, this morning, with n large at
tendance despite the warm weather that
prevails The love feast at SO was con
Quoted by Rev. j. r. Mclean of Kenn-
bunk. Then followed the several depart
ments OF The school of methods the
spiritual being conducted by Rev. II. @.
IHiyer. the social by Rev. j. ID. Pickles.
AMI TIE literary by Rev. IL. f. Foss.
The following officers were elected thi.,
afternoon, for the ensuing year.
President f. $. Robinson of Roekland.
First vice president, James Bates Car
diner.
Second vice president, Miss Wentworth.
Bangor.
lhird vice president Miss Emma
Ste,trnS, Sdco.
Fourth vice president. Miss Alice May
Douglass. Bath.
Secretary, Sadie A. Lowell. Dexter.
Treasurer, w II. Perry. Ialowel.
Junior League superintendent, Rev C..
l.. Banghart, Old Town.
The place of holding the next convon-
ton WAS left open. There has been no
invitation extended and the matter was
left to the cabinet to be settled upon be-
fore the next convention.
AT O'Clock Rev. G. T.. Rogers. delivered
his lecture on Rome" The evening ses-
sion opened with praise service followed
by exercises in the junior department.
conducted by Rev c. l.. Banghart. State
superintendent. Rev. w. Il. Perrin OF
boston. delivered an address on .The
League in Lacquer, after which the
closing services was held
Tomorrow VIII be spent in making eX
cursous to points of interest.
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Thorn and Mrs. Mack Indicted.

New York. July s.-Martin Thorn and
Mrs Mack have been indicted by the
grand jury for murder in tha first degree,
in connection with the Guldensuppe muir
der case
The Witnesses before the grand jury
upon whose testimony the jury found the
ind setmcnts. were Mrs. Rigor. the woman
in Astoria. who sold the oil cloth to Mrs.
Mack: August Peterson, rNphew of Gull
densuppe. who identified the body that
of his uncle: Frederick Gartner. a rubber
in the Murray Hill baths, who also identi-
fled the body; August Greuning. with
whom Mrs. Mack arranged to get a sur
rey; his assistant. Geo. Bockroth, who
q .iVercd the surrey to Mrs. Mack and
Them on the day they are said 10 have
gone to Woodsislc; and Jos. Gartha, the
barber. VINO says that Thorn confessed
the murder TO him.
There were other witnesses but their
[, .siimony was not needed. The accused
will he aIraigncd in general sessions court
TO plead. tomorrow morning. There were
no further proceedings in the police court,
as the finding of the Indictment offsets
them.
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KENT PARDONEO.
The DefauIting Ellsworth Bank
Cashier Again at Liberty.
He Was Sentenced in 1893 to 10
Years for Stealing $4,000.
Mas Been in ~ Health and Pres. Mckinley
Pardons Him. Thursday.

Washington, July s.-The President
has pardoned F. L. Kent, sentenced to
~ years for embezzlement.
On June 20. 1893. Fred l.. Kent,
cashier of the First National Bank Of
Ellsworth. Me-, was found TO be $4,000
short in his accounts. September he
was sentenced to 10 years in the State
Prison.
The defalcation was discovered, Mon
day, June Is, 1893. burt was not an
nounccd till Tuesday Kent being away
at the time. The amount was about
sl9sop, $1,000 of which was covered by
his bond. The bank thus lost $4,000, hut
as 1T had surplus and undivided
profits Of $23, 900, it's credit was not i'm
paired.
Kent WAS in Boston at the time the
defalcation was discovered and ii was
from there that he wrote n lette.
telling Of his crime. He said that he
would give himself up, bart lest he
change his mind one of the directors
took the next train for the Hub
The dedication was found to cover a
period of several years and it was sup
posed at the time that he had been
dabbling in stocks. He was also a
poker player and put up a stiff game
at times
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IN THE SENATE.
Normal Routine Work Again the Order = DC
fciency Bill Under Discussion.

Washington, July S.-The session of the
iicitnex appropriations bill beng con-
siaered throughout the day. Among It's
provisions is ore accepting the invitation
of t'r.rnce 10 participate in the Paris ex-
position Of 1901, The bin was not com
pieted up to the time of adjournment.
During the day, Mr.. Berry of Arkansas,
offered = resolution requiring the Presi-
dent 10 demand Of Spain the release of
ona Melton. one of the Competitor pris-
oncrs. The resolution WAS referred 10
the committee on foreign relations.
With the tariff bill through the Senate.
work in that body resumed normal cond;-
tionS today.
During the routine business Berry Ark.
offered the following resolution:
Received. by the Senate that the Pres
ident he. and is hereby. requested to de-
mand tho release of Qua Melton. n native
ciiizrn' of the United States, who was
takcn prisoner ON board the "Competi-
tor" and Is now confined III a Spanish
prison in Cuba.
Hale, Maine. suggested that the resolu-
ton go to the committee on foreign rcli-
tons. There was no need he said Of
hurrying the resolution, today. as the
committee was dealing with the subject
and needed no hurrying up being all one
way.
Ferry answered that when it came to
the protection of an American citizen he
felt there was need of hurrying. He as
scented to the reference to committee and
this DISPOSITION was made.
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ROSE FOUND IN BOSTON.
Wanted at WaterviIIe for Breaking. Entering
and Theft Of Money and Ieweiy.

{ Waterville, July S.-(SpeeiaD Deg
uty Marshal Woodbury. receiyed dis
patch from the deputy inspector %
police of Boston, Thursday noon, to the
effect that the police OF that city had
in custody, Benjamin Rose of Nassai-
boro, Me, wanted for The burglary of
the residence uf julius Levine in this
city, last Tuesday night, exclusive
mention of which was made in these
columns, yesterday morning. 1t now
transpires that the police had been
given information that led them TO
suspect Rose and cards We're sent cut
to all the principal police departments.
The dispatch from the police in
spector states that the officers re-
covered n small sum of money ami
about $15 worth Of goods, including a
watch which was inscribed with the
name of Mrs. Levine. This is a very
quick capture and proves that the
police department of Boston are on the
alert
Deputy Marshal Woodbury. went to
Boston on the express, yesterday after
noon, to bring Rose to this city and
will probably arrive here, this morning
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FAVORABLE TO NINE as.
They Are Constantly Receiving Additions IRON
Men al Work.

Pittsburg. Pa, July s.-There were
but few new features in the mining
situation in the Pittsyurc district This
morning, and These We're generally
favorable To the miners. With the ex-
option Of a few men at scattering
mines, the only miners at work Were
those Of the New York and Cleveland
Coal Company and the Canonburg coal
Company. In fact the suspension is
almost complete.
A meeting of the first pool miners
was held last night. and they decided
to join the strikers. The result is the
mines are practically closed, today,
only a few men being at work
The Panhandle miners also met and
decided to throw down their tools in 10
hours after the first pool dggers quit
work. These men are also under con-
tract. The building men have also de-
ciied to quiet
The Shaner diSgers on the Baltimore a.
work They mine coal for the Eastern
market and claim they will not be hene-
htted VI the strike Is either won or lost
Miners in and about Murphysboro an
DINER large coal center in southern Illi-
nois, are not in with the strike movement
and say that they will not come out
The strike i'm the Bellevlle. ILL.,. coal dis
tflct may be ssl id to be off
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AT SQUIRREL ISLAND.
The Summer Girl and the Summer Boy Nov
Right in Their Element.

Squirrel Island. July S.-(SpeciaD.-
Swimming, boating, tennis and other
kindred sports abound at Squirrel. The
yell of the kid rs lie deftly plants a
thrae-lagger OVER the side walk. is heard
as far as the South shore. and the same
old fog is still with us.
The hop at the Casino. Wednesday
evening, was well attended, despite the
heat
BY vote of the Ladies' Improvement
Society. 1t was determined to keep the
enjoyment of the Islanders. us they are
able 10 hold dances and parties on rainy
days.
The carita carried a party to Bath,
Wednesday.
Mrs and Miss Maude Young OF Ash
mont Mass. are visiting Mrs. Baker at
the Chase cottage. South shore.
Carpenters are at work building a
tower and veranda on the Lea cottage
on Park row.
* H. Richards. the popular landlord
of the Squirrel Inn, has added trim little
naptha launch to the Squirrel fleet.
The noble red man is with us once
again. his terfts being pitched in the
square near the Reading room.
The latest thing in the way of i'm
provements is a society formed by the
Young men of the island. called the Gen
tlemen's Improvement Society. Walter
Kelley is president. The first move will
he to strike for new and better ball
field The old field is enclosed by walk
and is very dangerous for the fielderS.
We have a new superintendent this
year, Mr.. Coggin. He brings With him a
new electric launch. which is very fast
and what is more. very safe.
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RESIST CUT IN WAGES.
Murchie & Sons Employees Strike Rather Than
Accept Reduction.

Calais, July S.-Between so and ca
men, employed at James Murchie &
Sons saw mill at Midtown, Me, struck
Thursday morning, on account of re-
duction in wages.
Murehie's is the only mill at which
laundering operations are continued
during this season and the proprietofs
claim that this was done solely to give
the men employment ana IN spite of the
fact that the operations are conducted
ut n considerable loss.
They think that the employees should
share in this. hence the ut-down. 1t Is
feared that the mill will be shut down.
although there are So many lumbermen
out Of work here at the present time.
that ii is thought Murchie would have
little difficulty in finding men to take
the strikers places if he decides to
continue.
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THE coMFEREEs MEET.
Democrats Attend But Withdraw 10 Allow Con.
ference Of Republicans.

Washington. July S.--The first meeting
of the conferees of the Senate and House
on the tariff bill began at 2.40 p. NJ. today.
in the room of the Senate committee on
finance.
The meeting was attended by both the
Republicans and Democrats constituting
the committee from each of the Houses.
The clerks of the Senate committee on
finance and the House committee on
ways and means were also present The
meeting was a formal one
The Democratic members of the con-
florence remained less than 10 minutes.
They withdrew upon the intimation of
the Republicans that they desired an OPP
portunity to reconcile their differences
before consulting with the Democrats
1t was recalled that this privilege had
been conceded to the party in power in
1880 and In 1884 and the Democrats did
not demur to the proposition.
With the departure OF the Democrats
the Republicans representing the Senate
Continued on page ~
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The DRUGGISTS OUTING.
They Spend thursday on Long Island in Beau.
tiul casco Bay.

Portland, July S.-The druggists and
their ladies gathered at the Falmouth
hotel, in readiness for their excursion to
the islands, this morning The day was
hot but the heat was tempered by a cool
southerly breeze. There was some fos,
down the bay. but on the islands the
weather was delightful. AT 3 O'Clock the
druggists formed in line and marched to
Custom House wharf, while their ladies
Went down in electric cars.
The Caseo Bay Steamboat Co. took the
party on a sail and then landed them al
Long Island. where the time before dim
ncr was spent in discussing the new
pharmacy law and other subjects of in
tercSt to the trade.
A clambake and shore dinner was SER
we'd soon after o'clock ut the Granite
Spring hotel, at which nearly 200 ladies
and gentlemen were seated
At the eighth annual business meeting
delegates from the Massachusetts Asso-
citation made interesting remarks Twenty
five druggists were elected to member
ship. The election of officers resulted as
follows:
President, f. II. Wilson. brunswick.
First vice president, w. A. Robinson
Second vice president. W. f. Norcross.
RocSland.
Third vice president. A. NJ Robinson
Jr., Bangor.
Secretary. VI. l.. Porter Danforth.
Corresponding secretary, Geo. A.
Parnher, Ellsworth.
Local secretary. c. NJ. Hay. Portland.
Treasurer Walter |. Drew. Portland.
Executive committee-W. A. Robinson,
Auburn: G.. w. Dorr- Waterville; +. Il.
Boynton. Canton; l.. h. SWEET Bath; G..
s. Files. Portland; Seth Il. Clark, Port
land.
Legislative committee-Cf. W. Dorr.
Waterville; II. J. Hathaway. Houlton; ID.
w. Hcseltine, Portland: g. X. Partridge,
Augusta. Ara Warren. Bangor.
Committee on commercial interestS--C.
X. Partridge. Augusta.
Committee on pharmacy-E. A. Hay.
Portland; W. A. Robinson, Auburn; I. j.
Stevens. Auburn.
Board of pharmacy-F. Il. Partridge.
Augusta. secretary; +. l., Lord, Calais:
u. w. Heseltino. Portland.
Delegates to American Pharmaceutical
AssocittionN. G. Earl. Bangor; S. -.
Wakefield. Lewiston T.. A. Hay, Port
land; G. X. Partridge. Augusta; Il. S. Ev-
erett. Portland.
Delegates to Massachusetts Pharmaceu-
tical Association-W. S. Peaks, Houlton;
q. w. Dorr Watervlle; F. II. Partridge.
Augusta.
Delegates to New Hampshire Pharma-
ceuticai Association-sG. II. Roynton. Bid
deford; F. A. Turner Portland; +. Il.
Moody. Woodfords.
Delegates to the Vermont Pharmaceu-
teal Assoeiation--C. NJ. Hay, Portland;
l.. r. Cook, Yarmouth: c. A. Abbott.
Lewiston.
Ii was voted that the meeting next
year he holden in Portland. the date to
be decided by the executive committee.
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BOTH INDICTED.
True Bills for Murder Against
Thorn and Mrs. Mack.
Thorn Keeps Up His composure But
Breakdown Is Hourly Expected.
Police Commence Their Gsewseme Search
Tor the Missing Head.

New York. July S.-The flarbor police
began the work of dredging for the
missing lead Of GuIdensuppe at 3
O'Clock this morning Captain Schultz
OF the harbor police sent three launches
out at 1.40 clock with four expert
grapplers. Another launch was
ordered out later in the morning.
Ire dredging started at 10th street
just below tine New York slip OF the
Green Point ferry. 1t is thought that
this ferry was used by Thorn and III II
the bundles were thrown off as the boat
was entering the slip. As the tide was
on the ebb this morning, the graphing
was done up stream toward 18th street.
II the work here is not successful, the
whole river Will be dragged as Ear up
as 44th street and across in the vicinity
of the navy yard. whore there is a
strong eddy. toward which the bundle,
II it floated at all. might have slowly
drdfted
Martin Thorn, the. accused murderer of
Guidensurpe. spept last night in a cell at
police Headquarters. A detective watched
him the entire night to prevent any at
tempt al suicide. He will be kent at
ponce headquarters until Friday. when he
will be re-arraigned IT jefferson Market
court Mrs Mack will be brought up at
the same time and the two will then meet
face to face.
Thorn maintains the same serene self
composure that he exhibited when first
arrested, bet a break-down is expected.
Notwithstanding his apparent composure
he appears TO be laboring under a great
mental strain. 1t is said I'M at. head
quarters that he has lost much weight
since his arrest, but he still protests his
innocence.
Acting Inspector O'Brien is investigat-
Ing the confession that Thorn is said to
nave made TO his barber friend and be-
lieyes 1t to be true in every particular.
Thorn refuses to comment on the alleged
confession.
Inspector OBrien said this morning that
two pawn tickets were found in Thorn's
possession. one had written on its face
the name Brown and the ether the
name "Braun.' The chirography in both
cases tally with the handwriting of the
signature of the letter sent to Real Es-
tate Agent Bullad. concerning the house
In Woodside l.. l.. and signed Braun.
Later when Thorn was taken before
central office detectives he told of his
movements before and after Friday on
which Guldensuppe Is supposed TO have
hcrn murdered. As to that day he posi-
lively refused to talk. He admitted hav-
ing driven Mrs. Nick to Woodsidc in n
surrey. also that he sent two boys TO Mrs
Nack's for valise on the day before she
was arrested
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MISSED HER HEART.
Desperate Attempt Of Eta Warner Of Charles
ton TO Commit Suicide.

Bangor, July s.-The Commercial says.
On Wednesday, Eta Clapp Warner,
widow of the late John Warner. attempt
ed suicide at the residence of Philip
Badger near the foot of Charleston hill.
in Charleston.
She pointed a rifle. as she supposed. at
her heart, e,ut the aim was poor: the
cartridge. a s2-caiibre. passed through the
median line out the saxilia. and into the
arm and again out of the back of the
shoulder.
DR. G. c. Hall % Dover was called BY
the town. as the people with whom Mrs
Warner was staying threw her on the
town rs soon as the shooting occurred
She is unfortunate IN having no friends
and had grown tired Of life. She told the
doctor that she would again attempt her
life.