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The Portland daily press., 1897-09-24
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN:

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The 47th annual exhibition of the West
Oxford Agricultural society will be held
on Its grounds in Fryeburg next week,
September %, 20 and 80. The grounds
have been put in first class condition and
the track is said by horsemen to be the
best half-mile circle in the state Many
well-known horses will appear on this
track, for the first time. Among them
will be the great stallion Nelson, who
will give an exhibition mile each day of
the races. Mr.. G. r.. Nelson will be
present with at least four horses, besides
the veteran Nelson. The purses are large
and will bring the best horses. There
will also appear on the track each day
one of the most daring bareback riders
in the. country. He has three trained.
blooded horses and goes through all sorts
of tricks upon them. A boy five years
old will ride one Of the three horses in a
running race. There will be bicycle races
also. There.will be fine show of cattle,
sheep, swine and poultry. The manage
ment has spared no pains to make this
the best horse and cattle show ever given
on these grounds. Every department
will be fully represented. Much of the
space in both halls has already been
taken. The North Conway brass band
will be in attendance.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-24
BRIEF JoTTlNos.

The W. c. T. u, will hold their regu-
lar monthly devotional meeting at 36 Oak
ST., at pm. today.
A special meeting Of the Executive
Committee of the Woman's Auxiliary to
Y. NJ G. A., also chairman and assis-
tants of various COMMITTEES will be held
Friday, Sept. oath, at 8 p. m. A full at
tendance is desired
Two more spans of Tukey's bridge
have been placed in position.
Mr.. Harlan Cloudman of Deering
Point while coupling cars at Saco
River on the Rochester road Wednesday
slipped and narrowly escaped bad acct
dent. AS it was his leg was badly
bruised.
Yesterday It was very sharp in the
morning, but the mercury took rise
later in the day. The skies cleared and
1t was bright and pleasant.
Mr.. Payson Tucker has presented a
handsome stone for the new Congrega-
tional chapel at Gorham, made of Quincy
granite. The stone bears the inscrip-
ton, Congregational Chapel, 1872
The late Augustus Champlin left no
will. His widow, Mrs. Carrie K. Cham
pin, has fled petition at the probate
court. for appointment as admin istra-
trix Of his estate.
Mrs. P. A. Sullivan and her brother,
M, j. Flaherty of High street, have pur-
chased the I. P. Harrington house, Free
street.
A party Of city officials attended the
Rochester fair yesterday.
Capt. B. j. Willard returned from a
cunning expedition Wednesday with 90
fine ducks.
-Four steam porgy boats were busy all
day Wednesday as large school of fish
ware seen off this island, and an immense
number were captured by the seiners.
Prof. Gibson will render selections on
tae ST. Lawrence chimes at noon and
$50 p. m. today. A treat will be in store
for those fortunate enough to hear them
The work of moving the big gun car
riage from Fort Preble to Portland head
is progressing quite rapidly. The car
riage was started from the fort Wednes-
day and is now well up in Willard The
carriage weighs about 81 tons.
The Pine Tree club will hold it's first
meeting of the season this evening with
Mrs LeGrow, 772 Congress street.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-24
Anlmportant Purchase.

The Bangor Commercial says: "E. j.
Mayo of Foxuroft and Thomas p Curtis
of the firm of Deering, Milliken & Co.,
New York, have bought the Lapham
wooden mill at Millbury, town about
five miles from Worcester, Mass. The
plant is one of the best equipped in New
England, originally costing $250,000 and
was sold at auction to the above named
purchasers for $4,000. The only outlay
necessary in the way of repairs before
new driving wheel and dynamo. In all
probability the mill will be started by
the last of October, and it is in the
best of hands. The firm of Deering,
Milliken & Co., now handles the output
of % wooden mills
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-24
EDamsons, 60 cents basket. shaw's.
Revival Meeting.

The meeting at the Gospel Mission la st
evening was we'll attended, and deep
spiritual interest manifested. The service
opened with a spirited song service, fol-
lowed by reading of the scripture and a
prayer service. Rev. S. f. Pearson spoke
from the 9th chapter Of Matthew 33d
verse, and gave most helpful and in
spring address. At the conclusion a
very lively testimony meeting was held,
and the words of exhortation Of the con-
verts were refreshing to hear, strong deter.
limitations being expressed to endure to
the end, and reap the reward of the faith
full. At the close several requests for
prayers was made. Meeting this even ing
at 7.30 o'clock All are invited.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-24
PERSONAL

Mrs. W. c. Clark of 140 Federal street,
has gone to Union, Me-, to visit her sis
ter's for few weeks.
Rev. Harry W. Kimbali of Skowhegan,
Me-, has been invited to go to Woonsock-
ct, R. l., in October to deliver an address
before the National Federation of Boys
Clubs, on his methods of conducting his
club work among boys.
Mr.. George G. Craven is at his home
on Spring street laid up as the result of
a bicycle collision in Rutland, VT,
last week He received several bad strains
and is just getting around on crutches.
Miss Sally Akers, the singer, has sailed
for Italy where she will study under
Marchesi.
Capt. Charles g. Morton, U. S. A.,
who is drill inspector for the National
Guard, has been transferred to the COM
mand of Co. K, Sixth Infantry.
The Cambridge board of aldermen, in
Joint session with the school board, Tues
day evening unanimously elected the
Rev. George W. Bicknell. pastor of the In
man street Universalist church, to be a
member of the school board in place Of
the Rev. A. e. White, resigned.
Mr.. Edward Russell Morse, formerly
of the Advertiser and later of the Sunday
Times, is at present editor of the Bloom
ineton (nl.) Photograph, Republican
daily paper.
The Rev. Elijah Kellogg was the guest
of Benjamin Thompson, Esq, yesterday
and during the day the aged and beloved
pastor was visited by many people, all of
whom were delighted with the reminis-
cences and stories of the youthful
nOnagenerian.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-24
HARBoR DRIFT.
Items Of Interest Picked Up Alongshore
Yesterday,

There was a heavy ground swell in the
harbor yesterday, showing that there
was big storm off the coast.
The schooners Normandy, Bradford G.
French, Maggie Ellen, broughG clay for
the pottery, and Willie Fl. Child, coal
for the same. concern. The Willie G. had
picked fish and the Golden Sheaf, coal.
The T. W. Dunn brought in cargo of
hard pine for the Grand Trunk.
The W. G. Pendleton loaded corn at the
elevator.
A fire has been smouldering in the coal
bunkers of the tramp steamer Corunna
ever since the arrival, and although a
jet of steam and more or less water have
been copiously applied, it refuses to go
out. Already large portion Of coal in
one bunk has been shovelled out and 1t
will probably all have to be removed be-
fore it cools off entirely. Not enough of
it is burning to do much damage as it
can be mixed with the good coal.
Schooners George Nevenger, Railroad
and Mildred E., deep, and Vanguard, ar
rived with mixed fish.
The striking stevedores held a meeting
yesterday forenoon for the purpose of
strengthening their union and keeping
it's members together.
The steamer Lincoln met with slight
accident Wednesday morning while 60
ing up the Kennebec river in dense fog.
She touched bottom opposite Potter g
mills, just below the Reacn, but came off
without injury to the hull. A blade on
one of the propellors was broken off.
The boat proceeded up river to Gardiner
and diver was secured to examine the
hull. He reported that the hull was not
damaged in the least. She made the
trip to Boston at the usual time.
The Moses B. Linscott brought in nine
swordfish. &
A large feet of coasters came. for har-
bor
The three-master S. G. Haskell finished
loading miscellaneous cargo for Port
of Spain.
The Fannie Hayden brought in mixed
cargo of cod and paddock to j. w. Ire
fethen.
The Maud S., Capt. Squirting, brought
5000 pounds of mackerel.
The old schooner Rhode Islands name
has been changed TOT Gladys and shei is
discharging coal at Wright's.
The Belle O'Neil is undergoing repairs
at Central Wharf.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-24

Stole Watches and Money in the Houses of
Alfred Citizens-His Midnight Visits tn
Clerk of Courts Rewey and United
States Marshal Donovan.
The burglar who invaded the village of
Alfred on Wednesday night, perhaps has a
liking for the society of men in official
position, or 1t may be that he is an in
dividual who has keen appreciation for
the humorous side of life. He selected as
the objects OF his attention James K.
Hewey, clerk of courts for York county.
and Hon. John B. Donovan, United
States marshal for the district of Maine.
Both Marshal Donovan and Mr.. Hewey
live in houses in the centre of the village
and their houses are not far apart. The
midnight caller did not disturb his in
voluntary hosts and they did not know of
the visits paid them until they arose yes
terday morning. The caller. had left
nothing behind to show that he had been
there. 1t was the absence of property OF
the two gentlemen which revealed his
presence. When Mr.. Hewey retired, there
was lamp burning in the hall, SO that
the burglar found his way lighted for
him. He made his entrance to the house
through the parlor window and apparent
ly went straight to the room occupied by
Mr.. Hewey. He found there Mr.. Hewey' IS
fine gold watch and chain and a valuable
charm, all OF which he appropriated, to-
gether with about 500 In money which
was In Mr.. Hewey's wallet Then the in
truder quietly took his departure and the
Hewey household slept on as calmly as
If nothing out Of the way had occurred.
At the house of Marshal Donovan, en-
trance was also effected through the par
lor window. Here, too, the way was made
/ lain for the burglar for g. lamp was
burning in one of the chambers and the
light from it shone out into the hall The
window is one of bay and in the bay
were collection of potted plants which
had been placed there for the winter. On
the lowest of the shelves Of the plant
stand were about half dozen pots of
flowers and these had been carefully lifted
off, some being placed on the floor of the
parlor and some on the lawn beneath the
window. The thief evidently went at once
to the room Of Mr.. Donovan and from
his clothing removed gold watch and
the chain attached. There was nothing to
indicate that he visited other parts of the
house. Nobody heard him come or go.
He left Mr.. Donovan's pocketbook, but
did not get any money.
The burglar was evidently blessed with
good appetite and appeased it at the
house of Mr.. George D. Moulton. There
he stole nothing but food. AS it was told
yesterday morning he ate enough Of the
good things which be found in the Moul.
ton larder to supply him with breakfast,
dinner and supper.
There is as far as heard from in this
city last evening, no clue to the identity
of the burglar. Court is in session in AL
fred and the presence of strangers in the
village would for that reason not be like
ly to attract attention. The fact that the
burglar seems to have gone straight to
the rooms of Mr.. Hewey and Mr.. Dono-
van might lead to the opinion that he is
some one who is acquainted with the
premises. That, however, is matter of
conjecture.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-24
Sheridan Rifles.

Sheridan Rifles, Co. L., 1st Regt., M.
S. N. G., went on their excursions to
Long Island Wednesday. They had a
capital time, good dinner at the Granite
Spring hotel and Capt. Conley, Capt.
Dow, of A. Company, and Major Muir
ply made addresses. Corporal Irving
won the medal for best score, and the
more non q ualified members, prize was
won by private NewcoInb who made Is
out of possible rs.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-24
A Runaway.

A big pair of horses attached to jigger
belonging to Skillin & Hawkes., ran
down Elm street at q high rate of speed
yesterday afternoon and struck post in
front OF Thompson's carriage factory
The horses were thrown and the side OF
one of them was badly skinned. The
tongue Of the jigger was broken.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-24
Bargains in Ladies, Garments.

R. M. Lewsen & Co. IS stock of new
ladies', misses ana children's garments
is now nearly complete. They are arriving
daily and as they had bought a large
quantity Of wooden goods before the Ding
ey bill went into effect, they expect to be
able to sell goods cheaper at retail than
other merchants actually have to pay for
Their goods at wholesale.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-24
SUPERIOR COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE BoNNEY.

BEFORE JUDGE BoNNEY.
At the morning session the court con-
tinued the case of the trial of the State
v. Kate Mitchell for larceny as reported
in yesterdays paper. just before the noon
adjournment the jury found verdict of
guilty.
George Libby, county attorney.
Levi Greenleaf for respondent.
In the afternoon the court took up the
case of State v. Edward f. Quinn for lar
ceny from the person. The state claims
that the respondent during the New Eng
land Fair at Rigby last August, tried to
extract from the pocket of one Charles H.
Hubbard pooketbook containing S143,
but was detected in the act by Mr.. Hub
bard and caught and turned over to the
police The defendant claimed that he
was there attending the races, that he fol-
lowed the races for living and that the
whole affair was a mistake The witness,
Mr.. Hubbard, being unable to testify
that he was at all sure that it was Quinn
who had his hand in his pocket the jury
found a verdict of not guilty
Geo. Libby, county attorney.
John B. Kehoe for respondent.
In the appeal case from the municipal
court of Deering against Leonard B. Chap
man, the county attorney stated that in
his opinion, upon investigation, public
justice did not demand the prosecution
of the case further. He therefore entered
nolle prosqui.
James L. Argus paid 500 and costs on
an Indictment for search and seizure and
was discharged.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-24
Harpswell Steamboat Co.

The Sunday time table is discontinued
from this date, but if pleasant the boat
will make trip next Sunday, leaving
her landing at 10 a. M, touching all land
ings to Orr's island, then going up Mer-
ryconeag bay to High head, stopping
about two hours at the High School
Cadets camp ground; arrive back to the
city about p. m.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-24

Has been used over Fifty Years by millions OF
mothers for their children while Teething
with perfect success 1t soethes the child,
softens the gums. allays Pain, cures Wind
Collie, regulates the bowels, and is the best
remedy for Diarrhoea whether arising from
tsething or other causes. For sale by Drug
gists IN every part of the world. Be sure and
ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. % cts
a bottle.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-24
THE rs CENT RATE.
Rumors That the English Steamers viii
Adopt 1t; and That 1t Will Be Standard

1t is rumored that the English steam
ship lines at this port this winter will
adopt the rate Of twenty five cents an
hour for their freight handlers, and that
this is to be the standard rate in Port
land
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-24
A Change of Time.

on the Falmouth and Freeport steamers
will go into effect September 9th. See
time table in another column The
Sunday time table has hsen cancelled.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-24

Maryland preserving peaches, dollar
basket. Shaw's.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-24
THE PRESS.
NEW ADvERTIsEMENTs TO-DAY.

J. R. Libby Co.
{; wen. Moore & Co.
Rines Bros. Co.
r. NJ. tewsen g. Co.
N NJ. Perkins g. Co.
Loring. Short & Harmon
Prof. Burnham.
City of Deering.
Casco Bay Steamboat Co.
Falmouth and Freeport Line.
Chase & Hall.
AMUSEMENTS.
The Jefferson.
New Wants, To Let, FOR Sale. Lost Found
and Similar advertisements willbefound under
heir appropriate heads on Page 9.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-24

Preserving peaches, dollar per basket
Shaw's.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-24

Hon. George P. Wescott will entertain
the city governments of Portland and
Deering at clam bake on the shore of
the Cape Cottage property on Saturday at
p p. m. Special cars for the guests are to
leave Monument square at one q. N.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-24

Peaches and plums for preserving
Shaw's.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-24
j. R. LIBBY co.

L 4. ..
Kid Gloves. Bought for this
Sl.25 and SI.OO Anniversary
for CSC. Sale. No new
tariff blight on
them.
Mocha, Suede Glace and Dog
Skin. all very fine Skins, perfect in
shape and workmanship. Lscing, 2
clasps and buttons. Black, White,
Tan. Brown, Mode, Yellow, Pearl.
Heavily embroidered on the back
with silk.
$3.50, s1,25 and s1.oo quality.
Price this week, CSC
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-24
A FACETIOUS BURGLAR.
He Selected Officers of the Law as His
Victims.

Stole Watches and Money in the Houses ne
Alfred Citizens-His Midnight Visits tn
States Marshal Donovan.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
wool scheduIe Amendment.

Washington, April S.-Senator Mantle
of Montana today introduced an amend
ment to the wool schedule TO tie Ding
ley tariff bill which provides for adj
vancing the rates on several varieties of
raw wool. 1t proposes to make the du-
ties of washed woods first and second
class, instead of first class only, double
that on unwashed wool, double that on
all classes imported In other than ordi-
nary condition, or which have been sorted
or increased in value by the reduction Of
any part of the original fleece, thus ex-
tending the scope of the paragraph in the
bill which applies only to those of the
first and second classes. 1t also adds
cutting off" as one of the methods of
increasing woods in value covered by the
paragraph, and strikes out the clause ex-
cepting stated woods imported in 1890 or
prior thereto. 1t proposed to amend the
paragraph by fixing duty of 81 per cent
ad valorem on woods of the third class
and camels hair valued or IL cents or less
per pound by changing 13 to 10 cents and
adding provided in no case the duty be
less than cents per pound" Cores
ponding changes are proposed in the next
making duties cents on
woods of the third class, valued at more
than 13 cents, by making it applicable to
woods valued at more than 10 cents, and
that the rate shall not be less
than 8 cents per pound. ,.t
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
AS TO SENATE Committees.

Washington. April 8.-The republican
and democratic senators have at last Sc
riously began the effort to reach an I'M
derstanding on the subject of committee
rgenization. The caucus committees
of both sides were in conference during
the evening, and subcommittee repre-
senting both parties met in conference
for the exchange of propositions, Sena-
tors McMillin, Callinger and Carter rep
resenting the republicans and Senators
German, Cockrell and Faulkner the
democrats. The democratic conferees
outlined the position of the democratic
side of the chamber to the effect that
the democrats should be allowed to fill
the committee places held by democrats
in the last congress- The republicans
proposed that the reorganization should
take place on the basis of percentages,
an arrangement which they admitted
would result in reducing the democratic
representation on the committees to an
average extent of one member. This
was objected to by the democrats, where
upon the republicans suggested COM
promise agreement. They called atten-
ton to the fact that the republican plu-
rality was nine now. whereas 1t was only
two at the beginning of the last session.
This they pointed out, would require
about thirty-five more committee assign
ments than in 1895. They suggested
that the democrats should make conces-
sions SO as to give the republicans OPP
portunity to prepare for the increased
number of senators. The democratic
senators indicated disposition to rec
ommend it's favorable consideration to
their caucus, provided that an under
standing could be reached on the allot-
ments on the committees on finance and
appropriations. These allotments have
been the bone Of contention from the be-
ginning. There are two vacancies on the
finance committee, one caused by the re-
tirement of democratic senator and one
by the retirement of republican. The
democrats stated emphatically that they
would allow no diminltion of the
strength on that committee on the silver
issue, but said they might concede one
to the republicans on the appropriations
committee. They agreed to submit the
matter to the full committee. The mat
ter was afterwards brought to the atten-
ton of the full democratic caucus COM
mittee, but no action was taken. There
was, however, disposition to make con-
cessions except upon the finance COM
mittee membership, on which there was
decided determination to hold at the
present financial and political complex
ion.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
PLANS NEARLY COMPLETED
For the Distribution of Money to the
Flood Sufferers.

Washington, April THE secretary of
war has acted with his usual promptness,
and has already nearly completed the de-
tails for distributing relief. Under the
plan six army officers will be dispatched
to have control of the relief, the territory
being divided into six districts, each in
charge Of section. Another detail will
follow for the Red River of the North.
These officers will work in harmony with
the local relief committees. Memphis
will be headquarters for purchase of sup
plies and distribution. The six officers
who have been selected by Gen. Alger to
make inquiry into flood conditions in the
Mississippi are Col. Hammer of the engin-
Dor works in the Baltimore district; Col.
Sanger. inspector general of the depart
ment; Col. Salgard Of the engineers, Capt.
Martin of the quartermaster' depart
ment, Capt Craig of the signal service,
and Capt Clark of the ordnance depart
ment Their instructions are to leave
Washington tomorrow for Memphis, and
divide the flooded sections into six dis
tricts, ascertain the number of refugees
along the banks and those in the submerg-
ed country, the damage to property, and
just what supplies are needed to assist
the distressed people. Touching the de-
tails of the plan there was a conference
this afternoon between war department
officials and Mr.. Graves, president of the
Memphis Chamber of Commerce, and Mr..
James Mefken, vice president of the
Memphis relief committee. 1t was main
ly through these gentlemen that the gov
eminent appropriation was secured
though they were aided greatly by their
congressional delegation and the admin
istration. They said they needed no
blankets at present, though the reports
from outside districts might show a de-
mand for these later on. They needed
provisions and clothing. They said
Memphis would serve best as a point of
distribution. At the refugees camp. now
in Memphis, competent physician was
at work, and together with the war de-
partment officials would be able to de-
termne what medical supplies were nee
essary 10 provide.
The districts are: Memphis down to
Helena, Helena to Greenville, Greenville
to FicksDurg, Vicksburg to New Or
leans, Memphis to Cairo, and Cairo I'D.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
MISSOURI RACING BILL


st. Louis, April 8--Governor Stephens
tonight signed the horsebreeders' bill,
which was passed by the legislature and
which he has had Under consideration
ever since the adjournment OF that body.
The bill will become operative in sixty
days after 1t was signed, which gives the
pool rooms until June TO get out of bust
ness. 1t provides for state racing com
mittee to consist of the governor, secre-
tary of state and auditor. These officers
will regulate and control racing in the
state. Night racing is prohibited. and
the winter game is also killed. Legih-
mate tracks will be permitted to run nine
ty days during the summer season. and
the boOkmakers will be licensed by the
racing commission. The revenue derived
from this source will 60 to the state ag-
ricultural board. Betting on foreign
events is prohibited, and no booking or
pooling of any kind is permitted In the
state by unlicensed bookmakers. This
feature. of the bill will suppress the pool
rooms for good.