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The Portland daily press., 1897-07-09

James R. Carnahan, Indianapolis, major
general U. R.. Hon. III. G. Kanski, Jr.,
New York, grand chancellor of New
York.
Grand Lodge Officers 1s97-Hon. Ed.
ward G: Reynolds, grand chancellor;
HHarold Y. Noyes, grand vice chancellor
GGha e J. Mari, grand prelate; Wesley
seal; Edwin G. Milfiken, grand master
OF exchequer; Edward E. Barker, grand
master at arms J. Clinton Metcalf, fgrano
inner guard; Frank Atkins, grand outer
guard; Luther B. Roberts, supreme repre-
sentative; Enoch G. Farrinton, supreme
representative; Fred Emery Became, su
preme representative; George M. Hanson,
supreme epresentative-elect.
Maine Brigade U. R. Officers-Gen.
Wesley G.. Smith, brigade commander
Col. Fred A. Hall, chief of staff; Col.
Benz. t. Chase, assistant adjutant gen
eral; Col. Fred Emery Beane, judge advo-
cate general; Col. Edwin Parsons. br1gadGe
mastering officer; Col Alfred J.. kelth'
brigade engineer; Col. Charles A; Mars
ton, brigade signal officer; Col. Luther
B. Roberts, assistant quartermaster gen
eral; Col. Elmer Small, assistant commits
s ry general; Col Bion E. Bradbury, as
sistant surgeon general; Major G: Everett
Bean, brigade chaplain; Major Walter u.
Reid, aide-de-camp; Major Frank E.
Mlllett, aide-de-camp; Major VIM. H..
Lawrence, aide -de-camp.
Regimental Officers-First Regiment,
Edwin e. Milliken, colonel; Fred 4.
Smith, lieut.. colonel; Harry F. Ames,
major 1st Battalion; Mathew W. Melch1,
major Cd battalion; Charles E. Ki IL ard
ms, surgeon; Harry A. Weymouth, assls-
tant surgeon Frank B. W. Wei b, adju-
tant; Horace B. Crosby, signal officer;
Emery Bailey, quarternaster. Second
Regiment, Harry D. Stewart, lieut..
colonel; John T. Grady, major; Fred II.
Owen, adjutant; Charles A. Lowe, quar-
termaster; Harry M Briggs, commissary
Charles F. Andrews, chaplain.
At half past nine o'clock Belfast COM
pany, No. 2, Uniform rank, K. of P.
fully 20 strong, commanded by Capt.
Francis H. WEIGH, marched out upon the
floor and were given cordial welcome
by the large. audience. For nearly hall
an hour this company of finely drilleN
knights, considered to be one of the hes
drilled companies in the state, went
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-09
PYTHIANS EVERYWHERE.
Members Of Order Much in Evidence
in Portland.
THE PARADE YESTERDAY A GREAT
SUCCESS.

Days Events Closed With Reception to
Governor Powers and Staff and su-
preme Omcers-Todny's Programme
Includes Parade and Trip to Islands.
Yesterday opened sticky and hot and
the indications were that the knights OF
Pythias would have hard day for the
parade of their uniformed bodies. But as
the sun burned off the fog the mercury
rose only a little way intoH the
eighties and that is ordinary summer
weather, or at least it should be. The
streets were alive from one end of the
town to the other from morning to
night. 1t was wealth of color that burst
ON the eye of the spectator, especially
during the great parade, when the richly
decorated banners, the waving plumes
and the gay decorations on the facade Of
many buildings, attracted the attention.
Supreme Chancellor Colgore, speaking
of the order yesterday, said: "Over 49,
600, 600 new members became part and
parcel of our organization last year,
making the total membership now 80 ,000,-
600 instead of 100000. This gain has
been at the rate of million a month,
and under these conditions one can hard
ly say the order is standing still. Nearly
all the fraternal organizations dropped
behind last year. and it is a source of
great pride that we point to the admirable
showing of our order. The knights of
Pythias is practically the only civic Or
ganization that held their own last year.
members to the endowment rank which
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-09
THE MILITARY BALL AND RECEPTION
A Brilliant AssembIage of Hands ON
Women and Gold Laced Men.

The Silver Anniversary military bal
and reception in the City hall last night
was most brilliant affair. Seldom has
the city seen more dazzling assemplage
of gold-laced men and superb costumed
women than was to be found under the
dome of the City building from until /
o'clock. Never before has the hall ap-
peared to better advantage and surely il
never held a more distinguished gather
ing than it did on this occasion.
The hall was beautifully decorated for
the affair and on all sides were to be seen
the tri-colors of the Knights of Pythias
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-09

Berry's Mills. July S-John L. Pratt.
one of the oldest and best known citizens
of Berrys Mills, Carthage, not appearing
at SUPPER, Wednesday, search was made
and he was found hanging by the neck in
his stable lot. Life was extinct.
Mr.. Pratt was about seventy -four years
old and has been in trade here for many
years. His health has not been SO good as
usual lately and he has appeared dcspond-
ent and discouraged.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-09

the fourth, lodges IS to SO. on Spring
street (south), its right on High street;
the fifth, lodges So to 112, on Spring
street (north), its right on High street;
the sixth, Maine Brigade Uniform Rank
on Free street, it's right on Congress
square; the seventh, carriages with
guests, ON Myrtle street, right on Con
gress street.
The column will move at 10 O'Clock a.
M, the route being from Congress square
down Congress street to City hall, where
the divisions will be massed and all viii
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-09

the visitors everything of interest about
the great battleship of our navy. After
looking at everything the party returned
to the city where another special car was
ready to take them to their hotels.
Many others of the Sir Knights visited
Riverton and Willard, others took steamer
to Peaks island, and still others were en-
tertained by friends about town.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-09
"Nrrs. windows Soothing syrup

Mrs. WINDOWS SOOTHING syrup
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 Diarrhoea 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 20 Gus
q bottle
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-09

be welcomed to the city by Mayor Ran
dali and the guests will be welcomed to
the State by Governor Powers and to the
grand domain by Grand Chancellor Key
nolds. The line of march will again be
taken up and proceed down Congress to
Pearl, to Cumberland, to High, to Con-
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-09

through various manouvers and gave as
fine an exhibition drill as has been seen
in this city for long time. The COM
pany moved as one man and formed it.
self into all manner of crosses, triangles
and squares in way which called forth
the storms of applause from the specta-
tors. Not slip was made during the en-
tire drill, not false move was noted and
Capt. WEIGH handled his men in such a
skillful manner as to cause many words
of praise from the distinguished assem-
blage of military men.
After the drill the grand march was
formed and dancing was continued until
late hour this morning Some of the
costumes of the ladies present were very
elaborate and when viewed from the gal
ieries the brilliant uniforms of the Off
GERS combined with the vari-colore6 dress
es Of the ladies, formed a most beautiful
and enhancing picture.
The officials of the ball were as follows
Floor Manager Major Charles F. Rich
ardson of Kennebunk.
Aids-Capt, Howard A. league of Lew
iston; Capt. Francis HI. WEIGH, of Belfast,
Capt. Duane M. Chamberlain of Angus
TIA, Capt. Edward H. Gardiner of Angus
ia, Capt. Howard B. johnson of Bath,
Capt. Hugh B. McGregor of Calais, Capt.
Thomas II. johnson, Of Portland, Capt.
Hiram o. Ray of Waterville, Capt. VIM.
Beaugeard Of Eastport, Capt. Fred c.
Dunlap of Skowhegan, Capt Michael M.
| Clark of Houlton, Capt. Ralph R. Ul-
mer Of Rockland, Capt. Alfred H. Bryant
of Bar Harbor; Capt. Thaddeus W. Orne
of Boothbay Harbor, Capt. Aaron In
gals of Brldgton, Capt. Charles A. Ma
honey of Pennington, Capt. Harry A.
Weymouth Of Saco, First Lieut.. Winfred
F. Aiken of Ellsworth Second Lieutenant
Thomas Thibodeau of Norway, Sergt.
VIM. A.: Gilman of Portland, Sergt. Wal
| ter H. Hobbs OF Kennebunk, Sergt. Clar.
| ence Scott of Oldtown; Sergt. Horace
Kellogg of Vanceboro.
| General Reception Committee. S.
R., Richmond a. Ingersoll; P. S. r.,
| Benjamin T. Chase; S. R., Luther B.
Roberts: S. R., Fred Emery Beane; P.
G. G., Edwin Parsons, chairman; G. K.
R. S., Wesley G. Smith, secretary: P. c.,
Augustus f. Moulton.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-09
TODAY'S PROGRAMME.

| Today will occur the parade of the
Pythian lodges of Maine, P. g. Arthur
marshal, P. G. Henry W. Way of Long
fellow Lodge, No. 43, adjutant, and the
twenty five deputies of the State as aids.
There will be seven divisions. The
| first division, lodges to 5, will form on
the southerly side of New High street,
it's right on Congress square; the second,
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-09
NOTES.

Members of Longfellow Lodge, No. 4s,
K. of p, will meet at the Castle Hall this
morning from to O'Clock and obtain
CABS and badges after which the lodge
will take its place in division on High
street for the parade.
The field, staff and regimental officers
of the Uniformed Rank, knights OF
Pythias of Maine, held meeting at the
City building soon after the dispersal of
the parade yesterday, and transacted pure
Iy official business relating to the COM
nand.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-09

gress, to Mellen, counternarch down
Congress, to Middle, to Pearl, to steamer
for Long Island A clam bake will be
served at the island after which there
will be addresses by the Mayor, Governor,
Grand Chancellor, Supreme Chancellor
Colgrove, Past Supreme Chancellor Richie.
Supreme Vice Chancellor Sample and
General Carnahan.
The guests today will include the Gov
ernor the executive council of the State,
President of the Senate, Speaker of the
House, supreme officers, grand officers
from all the New England States and
from New York.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-09

The parade of the Uniformed Rank,
Knights of Pythias, in the afternoon pre-
sented to the thousands Of eager and in
terested observers who lined the streets
and occupied the windows along the route
a pretty. unique, and pleasing pectacle.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-09
THE PRESS.
NEW ADyERTIsEMENTs TO-DAY.

Ripes Bros. Co.
Owen. Moore & Co.
Eastman Bros. & Bancroft.
j. r. Libby
: Messengers Notice.
Frank P. TibbettS u Go.
Puritan Bicycle Factory.
Geo. c. Shaw s. Co.
Chase & Hail.
Zenas Thompson & Bro.
ADJUSTMENTS.
Grand Concert at Long Island.
New wants, To Let, For Sale. Lost. Found
and Similar advertisements Willbefound under
heir appropriate heads on Page 8.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-09
THE PARADE.

Streets Filled With Interested and Ami
mated Crowds,
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-09

harbor and the trip was thoroughly en-
joyed by all. Upon arrival at the Massa-
chusetts the party were welcomed by her
officers, who took particular care to show
Evening star., 1897-03-01
The District APpreprin tisn Bill,

the passage by the Senate today of the
District appropriation bill makes II prob
able that the conferees VIII be able to
agree Oh a compromise in season for
the measure 10 be presented to the
President in time for his signature be-
rore noon March L. There was fear
saturday that this would not be the
case. when the chairman OF the approprja-
tons committee announced that the Local,
budget would be the last taken UP by the
Senate This policy would have seriously
threatened the final success of the bill and
would certainly have Jfopardized many i'm
PortaHt amendments made by the Senate.
which ought TO be retained in the bill. The
measure was still further perfected today
ny the addition of a number of valuable
amendments. which aid somewhat to the
total carried. and much more TO the ulti-
mate value of the appropriation to the
community. The Senate has done we'll by
the District this year. considering the diff
cuities under which it has iabored an in
sufficient general revenue a foundation
laid by the House far below the estimates
and the great pressure on the time of the
committees which has interfered seriously
with the opportunities to examine into the
ferees will now take the bill. and there win
perhaps be changes. but IL is to be hoped
that in the scaling and readjusting process
there Will be as little damage done as Dos
sibIe
Evening star., 1897-03-01
The Sangaily Case.

The Serate Committee on Foreign Re
lations has every reason TO be satisfied with
It's course In the Sanguiiy case Thanks
20 that course. the man is clear of Spanish h
clutches. which would not be true n ;he
Senate committee had no; been cornpo ;es
OF the proper stun. IL seems to MAKE all
the difference In the world at Madrid
whether the authorities there hear from
the State Department or Indirectly. from
Congress
The attitude OF the State Department i'll
the premises. while consistent with Its
whole Spanish bias yet peculiar The
only thought seemed to be of getting away
from the Senate just ground of coa,4r-
ton. Spain was urged TO immediate action
In something like these terms: Hurry up
that pardon. Let us have IL by cable If
possible. Ne?er mind about the regularity
or the trial. the question OF American citi-
Eenship. the guilt or Innocence of the man.
The thing is TO head of the Senate. I'M
mediate pardon VIII do that Delay NAV
force us to side at last with our own
people"
Spain saw the point She claimed
that In the conviction of SanguiIy Justice
mad been done; that the man was .,,ilty
as the court had decided; that he deserved
the sentence that had been pronoanc .,l.
Anything like character called for a firm
stand In the premises. II Spain was right
Evening star., 1897-03-01

the Senate committee was wrong, and its
proposition unbearably meddlesome. But
she surrendered at the bare suggestion OF
her friends over here. OF course she
forced helpless man TO sue for pard on
ard then. with grotesque appearance OF
n.agnanimity. granted it.
That ended the Senate's contention in
the case. But it did not change the pria-
ciple involved at all The facts remain as
the Senate committee stated them. San
gully is an American citizen. he was con-
fined for two years in Spanish prison.
and he still insists that the charges
against him were the merest trumpery.
What the Senate COMMITTEES desired was
to force Spain to do an act of Justice: what
the State Department has assisted in is an
act which gives to Spain the appearance of
having. out of friendship for the United
States. yielded TO the divine influence of
mercy,
house divided against itself cannot
stand. The United States has lost prestige
in all of this Cuban business because the
Executive has insisted on filling the stage,
to the complete exclusion Of Congr ,ss
Ought not this to cease: Ought not the
house 10 be united" VIII not 1t be united
In facing foreign powers under an Execu-
tive whose party has declared for an
American pelicy both at home and abroad ?
Evening star., 1897-03-01
The Electric lighting Amendment

The compromisa agreement on the elec-
trio lighting problem which has been incor-
pora,ed in The suudry ciri, bill and re-
peated with notifications IN the Dis
trict appropriation. bill sccompiishes four
results. II first makes sweeping
prohibition of any further electric coz
structior. either overhead under
ground. pending the adoption by Con-
sisss of permanent conduit system. save
such as may be specifically authorized by
law This sentence holds out once more
the promise of permanent system of
coniuits. the fulfillnent of which cannot
he accomplished too soon to suit the peo-
pie of Washington. The second purpose OF
the amendment is to authorize the Com
rnissioners to issue permits for making
house connections with conduits and over
ssad wires now existing adjacent to the
Premises. This is apparently proper
provision. 50 far as it enables woud-be
consumers to secure electric service with
out materially adding 10 the overhead
Ntre nuisance. and permits the electric
companies to dispose of their commodity.
But il inferentiaIly IegalizeS number of
overhead wires that already exist in d.
riance of law. and TO this extend Il IS of
questionable propriety
The provision would he more in accord
'Iic> with the equities If it were amended
- exclude from these house connections
All wires for which there is now no legal
authority. The third effect Of the para
graph Is 70 permit connectirI.S for public
lighting with conduits already in tn. por-
tiou OF the street proposed to ne lighted -
MS seems a proper provision. save that it
might b" more definite ia its terms. The
phrase portion of the street proposed to
be lighted probably means tha. conncc-
tions shall he made generally perpeIdicu-
iarly 10 the existing conduit. 50 as 70 give
current 20 lamps located along the line
II il evidently not the intention OF the
senate TO permit connections in prolonga-
tton OF the conduit line. beyond tie rni IF
the conduit. or to other streets tl.an those
i'll which conduits already exist.
II this be so. sv-,e phraseopgy that a.l-
rIlits of no pfstbie cayil snouid he employed
Th- fourth ard last provision marks the
whole amendment as temporary ex-
i'"fient. distinctly declaring that nothing
contained IN At shall Affect in any way any
PENDING litigation involving the validity or
lnvcii'iity Or legality of the construction of
any con1uitS made since June IL 1AH;
II is TO he noted. finally that the amenI-
nsnt. as # stands. prohibits the erection of
oNerheNfi wires Tor liSntrs purposes be-
yond the cry limits. well as within those
bounds
Exceptions TO this sweeping provision
were made today in The case of the Poto-
mac CoDPanys wires west Of Rock creek
and the United States Electric Lighting
company ; proposed wires 10 Mount Pleas
ant and that vicinity. OtharwiS.. the mo-
hihition applies. and the pressure for the
completion and use OF a permanent system
OF cohduits Is thereby made the stronger
Evening star., 1897-03-01
InauGnratiOn Weather.

The weather bureau will OCCUPY the
thoughts of raost Washingtonians for
many hours TO cOne. Just at this juncture
the question of climate Is uppermost. for
upon the weather next Thursday will de-
pend the hoppiness and comfort Of many
thousands Of people. Save perhaps by
the retailers of mackntoshes and umbrellas
there is no hope relt for other than a clear.
bright. warm day that will enable the vas,
,hrongs of citizens and visitors to wit
ness the inaugural proceedings at the Capt.
to and the parade later in tha day withou:
danger discomfort. The overcast
sky that prevailed Off and on to-
day is not to he taken as a certain index
of trouble later in the week but experience
has shown that at this time of the year
storms usually bring about three days of
uninterrupted had weather. and il Is TO be
hoped that if Washington is to he visited
by any atmospheric disturbance this week
II viii begin operations without delay so
as % pass beyond the local range by Thurs
day morning at the latest. Doubtless the
weather bureau. keenly alive to the enor-
nous interest taken in this subject by
nearly half million OF people. will take
particular pains to give as accurate a
forecast of the probabilities as possible
est period compatible with the chances of
accuracy. There is at present d high"
or area of clear weather. over the north
western boundary of the country South of
II along the Pacific coast storm is raging
IL Is altosether likely that the chances for
good weather Inauguration day depend
upon the influence that these two atmos-
pheric conditions will exert upon each
other. II the high" should keep the low"
back there ought to .. no trouble Thurs
day. Ii. however. the low should
squeeze In ahead OF the high a rainy in
ausural would very probably result 1t
ordinarily takes about three days or per-
hans four for these marked conditions to
traverse the country to affect this
region and this Lays of time would bring
ore or the other here in full evidence on
the +th. In addition 70 these probabilities.
there are TWO others. namely the forma-
ton of some unfavorable condition in the
local section or In the Gulf of Mexico.
whence come many OF the most disagree
able spring storpis.
Evening star., 1897-03-01
DfnaatiS6ed.

That's the way thlrgs always go.' ex-
claimed the man who is never p,ea sed
about anything. THE manner in which
things are laid out In this life is all
wrong. You always find what you don't
want in unlimited abundance and what you
care for you can't have"
What are you talking about?" asked
his wife.
What am ] talking about? What's g
everybody talking about? Inauguration
day. that occasion when you can't escape
the most trivial remarks of the badge-ped-
dier and popcorn man. and won't be able
to hear three words Of the Presidents ad-
Dress
Evening star., 1897-03-01
IntcnNclY Intereafiax

It'll be a grand sisat." said the foreman
OF the composing room. thenghtfuily. I'm
going 10 stsnd>out and look at every inch
OF that parad.''
There will Dc some noteworthy people
in it,
Yes. l weuidn't for anything miss see
ing all those business men who advertise
moving calmly aiong without struggling tc
be at the head OF the column
Evening star., 1897-03-01
The Wrong Remark.

Il hope" seid Willie Washington, that
you will find the inauguration interesting. "
Il am sure 1 SHALL" said Miss Passetgh.
affably. Il have enjoyed them on previous
occasions"
THAT was what made me afraid you
would find the whole affair tiresome. A
friend OF mine was telling me that you had
seen nine or ten inaugurations at least"
Evening star., 1897-03-01

Conditions may never 50 adjust them
selves as to permit the newest member of
the Harrison family to be President OF the
United States; but If they DO. Indiana can
lie depended upon to give a close race as II
runs in the family
Evening star., 1897-03-01
>S~--

Colonel John Hay has shown great ability
in keeping quiet and Tninding tis own af-
fairs. This quality should be highly appre-
ciaied in en- Ambassador to England.
Evening star., 1897-03-01
OyercOn f3Ience.

Hail the month of March, which gaily
Blooms with hopes that brighten daily,
Hopes We have SO fondly nursed;
Cares which have distressed the nation
Cease therefore this ceiebratien)
On and after April first.
Times will stop becoming harder,
There's no limit to our ardor
Ger the things to be reversed:
Whatsoeer the farms been raising
VIII rank high in an appraising
On and after April first.
Every man who has to labor
VIII be equal with his neighbor
When rewards have been disbursed,
Nations will love one another
There will be no pride TO smother.
On and after April first
All the problems. grave and comic.
= + ads or questions economic,
VIII be less than bubbles burst:
Hum0h skill shall fear no falling:
Singing. We will go and sailing,
On and after April first
Evening star., 1897-03-01

1t is not Il be expected that the Republic
can leaders should display the active ear
nestness III connection with 1890 that is
shown 10y the democrats. They have not
yet gotten ists5 entirely off their ha nt}s
Evening star., 1897-03-01

Senators with predictions for crimson
are disposed to grow more and more i'm
patient with the ADMINISTRATORS unswerv-
ing preference for neutral tints
Evening star., 1897-03-01

The close Of this admir- istration will take
a number of eminent men out Of politics
but 1t Will add great iuster TO the law bust
reSs.
Evening star., 1897-03-01

The one point on which Mr.. Hill and Mr.
Bryan unreserveh!y agree Is that the flu
ture of the democratic party is bright.
Evening star., 1897-03-01

There are statesmen whose IDEAS of proper
civil service rules seem 20 depend some
what on whose deal it haIrpens to be.
Evening star., 1897-03-01

De hoss is strong an smsht besides;
DE pug dog jes' keeps eatin';
But de pug he dozes long an rides.
And de hoss, he takes de beatln"
Evening star., 1897-03-01

A Heroine of the Season.
All. much to be admired is she,
A worthy subject for the muse,
Who. in her patriotic glee.
Does not forget her overshoes.
Evening star., 1897-03-01

Mr.. Hush.iel and Mr.. Hanna have shaken
hands. t:Tt Forbett and F'itzsinrnons will
do the same thing