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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-10
THE CASE OF WILLIAMS.
The Lynn Police Think He Is a Clever
Thief.

The PRESS yesterday received a dis
name of Williams and claimed to come
from Portland, had been arrested in
Lynn on suspicion of theft. Yesterdays
Boston papers say that the man gave his
name as George Williams and his resi-
denoe as Spruce street. Portland, but the
latter part of his residence has since been
learned to be fictitious.
Williams, as he calls himself was ar
rested in the loan Office of Dodge & Iar-
rison, on Monroe street, Thursday noon,
by Inspectors Rowe aud Wells, while en-
deavoring to pawn lady's gold watch
and solid gold chain, the estimated value
of which is about SIS. In police head
quarters Williams claimed that the
property had been given to him by his
mother, who livef, he claimed, at 1876
Spruce street, Portland.
City Marshal Wells communicated with
the chief of police Of this city and ru-
ceived " ord from the latter that No. %
was the highest number on that street,
and that no such family lived there.
When confronted with this information
Williams's face slightly flushed, but he
refused to say ANYTHING further concern
ing himself. While being searched
Williams displayed an eagerness to be
locked up which led the officers to MAKE
the search the more thorough. After ex-
amining every available hiding place In
his garments, they removed his hat. and
found secreted therein a quantity OF
Jewelry, neatly done up in bundle.
The property found upon HIN consisted
of lady's gold watch us ca,at) full
jewelled, ruby setting; solid gold chain,
fine links. with tassel and crest; lady s
gold enamel pin, gold cameo pin, pair of
gold bracelets, gold bar and scarf pins
and a white silk handkerchief, with
initial "F.'' From other things found
among his effects the police bellows
Williams is a clever fellow.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-10
ENGLISH SAILORS AS MINSTREL s.
How the Lads from the Labrador VIII
Help the seamen's Institute.


The Seamen's Institute on Fore street,
near Market. which was established laso
rall through the efforts of British Vlce
Consul Heating and the other memoers
Oh the consular oorEs has been an un
quallned success and the way IN wnloh ~
has been patronized by the sailors VINO
are ooilged to lay about the city WINS
waiting for vessel, shows that this IN
stitution Is doing really necessary WORK.
Almost any day or evening visitor TO
these rooms may find many sailors read
ing Tire papers, periodicals and DOCKS
which have been generously provided,
playing at draughts or checkers. or tell
ing stories, singing and otherwise enjoy
ing themselves. Before these rooms were
opened these men had no place in which
to while away their leisure hours and
many of them passed the best part OF
their time in the saloons or other evil re-
sorts which abound in the vicinity OF the
wharvss and docks.
The sailors. who have SO few comforts
or pleasures, really appreciate these
rooms and all of them speak In the
highest terms Of the gentlemen who have
done so much to Keep this Institution
open and who have from tiome to time
aided in the providing of amusemonts
and entertainments for those who
frequent the place when In this port.
But it requires quite sum of money to
keep these rooms open and SO far this ex-
pense has heen borne by only few
people. Many of Portland's best and
most philanthropio citizens have taken
an interest in this work and are now do
ing their best to make the thing a sue
cess. In order to give every benevolently
disposed person chance to do his or her
share in keeping the SeaInen's Institute
open an entertainment has been arranged
under the.patronage of Hon. j. W. sy
monds, x. g. Jordan, Henry Deering
and S. r. Small, and this will be given
In Congress hall at. 42e 1-3 Congress street
on the evening of April 13 The crew Of
the H. NJ. S. Labrador of the Dominion
line, which Is composed Of some excellent
entertainers will present the English
men's conception Of the negro minstrel
show and every one who desires to pass
pleasant evening and at the same time
help a worthy charity will doubtless at.
tend.
These lads from the Labrador are a
lively net Of youngatsr and they have
been making great preparations for their
enter tainment. The band Of the Fl. NJ
s. Labrador will furnish the music for
the occasion and the members OF the
steward Departmental the skip in their
natty uniforms will act as ushers.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-10
Military News.

The companies Of the 1st Regiment are
quite generally endorsing the candidacy
of Col. Kendall for the position Of Ad-
jutant General. Many of the companies
believe the colonel, being the senior
line officer Of the National Guard, would
be more conversant with the needs Of
the service than any other officer OF the
state
The proposed trip to New YorK has
stirred up q fever of excitement among
the soldiers Of this city. Whether or not
the companies go to the Grant memorial
declaration, depends upon the support by
our business men and houses. il state
that sacrificed as many heroes as did
Maine in tile war, should certainly make
a military sho wing at the memorial ex-
ercises of the country's greatest soldier.
Our state shows up In an unenviabls
way as compared with the other New
England States In her parsimonious man
ner of showing desire to participate in
this event. One committee has been APP
pointed and others will probably follow
who will make a systematic canvas for
the purpose of raising part of the funds
necessary to defray the expenses Of the
journey. 1t Is hoped that Portland citi-
zens will respond as literally as some Of
the smaller places
1t is stated that Company G of Bidde-
ford oontemplates going aud will pro-
badly receive support from the citizens
of that city.
More concise details can lie given upon
the gu bjeot after the committees know
definitely what the transportation rates
will ha
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-10
MUSIC AND DRAMA.


It WINS raining and blowing yesterday,
especially in the evening, but the patrons
of tie Nicksrson Comedy Company were
not deferred thereby. The afternoon ger.
Torrance was devoted to tie play "The
Boy Con Wet, while that of the evenip &
was the "Outcast. F" Both plays are rath-
er som bre in many of their features, but
they seemed to please the spectators The
speoialties lightened up things immense
ly. Baby Rex, Miss Dell Leon, Russell
Brandon, Higgins and Harkins drawing
hearty applause.
Our readers will remember that the
last performances of the engagement will
be given today, tie lightning Rod
Agent" being repeated at the matinee
and Passions Slave'' tonight.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-10
r.. S. Davis g. Co,

When you are looking about for a
wheel, bear in mind that the national
fiye-mile championship, the ive-mile
watch race and the worlds record for
a half mile, all being made in San Fran
CLEO, by W. e. Becker, on Dayton. F..
K. Lang Of this city won the Century
club state medal for 20 century runs and
medal for the largest mileage 12.514
These feats were accomplished on Day.
ton. H. S. Davis & Co.. 1903 Exchange
street. nre the agents.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-10
Chestnut street NJ. E. Sunday School

Chestnut Street M. E. Sunday School.
The reports presented by the off cers
of the Sunday school at its annual m rect
ing Thursday evening, show slight
gain in men bership, its present enroll
m emit being TIE. The officers for the
coming year are:
Superintend ent-I. N. Halliday.
Assistant Superintnndent-M. Il. Doten.
Sec etary--E. W. Turner.
Treasnrar-Y. +. Homsteli.
Lihrarian-Miss Etta A. Files.
Pjanist-MIs. ID. W. Cobb.
The Intermediate department is con-
Quoted by Mrs. W. J. Knowlton, and the
Primary ny Mrs. l.. c. Goddard
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-10
Atlantic Ranges.

Our readers would do we'll to notice
the short but pithy advertisement of the
Portland Stove Eoundry company in an
other column. The merit of tlantic
ranges and furnaces does not depend on
one distinctive feature. but CON- bina-
ton of good things. Atlantic ranges al
ways serve tine user well.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-10

The attention Of property owerns is In
vited to the vertisement Of trertis.
Loring & Son, who are resident agents
for large number Of prominent Ameri-
can and English insurance corporation 8,
and are prepared to carry large lines en-
all classes of instlrable property.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-10
My Friend From India.

"My Friend from India" is a veritab!e
trap for laughter. Those who attend its
production at the Portland theatre on the
occasion of the Elks' benefit Monday
and Tuesday evenings, April 10 and 20.
may be as seriously minded as they like
but they will find themselves tripped up
into a cauldron Of sesthing, sizzling fun.
That has been the expel fence of New
Workers. On still night during the
last few months you could almost hear
the echo of the laughs that went up from
the theater in the metropolis where the
play had a long run. Donnelly and
Girard, a host at laugh producing them.
selves, will be seen in the play here
Rob Roy.
On Tuesday and Wednesday evenings
next, at the Portland theatre, the famous
Whitney Opera Company will present for
the first time here DeKoven and Smiths
great romantic opera "Rob Roy. One
year of successive performances ut the
Herald Square theatre. New York
brought both fame and fortune to both
authors and manager and continued
season of prosperity on tie ''road" puts
Rob Roy" in the front rank of popular
operas. TIE story deals with most
popular subject, that of the invasion OF
Scotland by Prince Charles Stuart backed
by RI Roy and his clansmen to regain
from the English the throne Of his an
cestors. 1t should not be understood that
the book is purely romantic as a strong
and well developed vein of comedy per-
meates the whole Performance. The
music is however the important factor
and in this Mr.5DeKoveu has given the
most successful work of his useful career.
His melodies are Scotch III tone aud the
quaint melodies of the Highlanders have
been brought largely into play. Par
ticuiarly strong are the ohoruses which
grow to such strength rs to compare
with grand opera. The costuming is
brilliant, being made up Of the many
Dolored plaids of the clans. The scenic
equipment is of high order and intro
duces Highland pictures of most inter-
es ing and beautiful character. The
company is one of great strength, select
ed with Mr.. ..Whitney's usual care, and
NUN berS over nf6y.
Notes.
The iron outside stairs on the Oak
stre ct ide Of the theatre are being placed
in position.
The tickets for the Calve concert will
bs sold at Stock b!dge's music store Mon
day morning, A pril 18th.
On Thursday evening the Columbian
club gave reception to the me n bers
of the Nickerson Comedy company. At
ter fine supper Capt. Nj. E. Conley pre-
sided at an entertainment, which con-
sistsd of music BY the Buckeye quarter tie,
President Phillips, Chares Quinn, and
recitations by Joseph douglass, Edward
Quinn and Geor Q Dawson. There was
also musical turn by Messrs. Alexander
and James Gilchrist.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-10
MARRIAGES.

In Kingman, April A, George A. Dwoe and
Miss Cora Buckley.
In Blaine. March 81, Lied NJ Rieout OF
Blaine and Miss Gertie M. Burns Of Bridde-
water.
In Bar Harbor, March 27, George M. Web ster
and Miss Mabel A. Crabtree.
In Milo, March rs, Ernest G. atlorn and
Miss Ressie Il. Gidden.
In Milo. March 20. Leonard F. Naon and
Mrs. Emily Shorey.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-10
Mems M Getting.

Staff Capt. j. q. MoFarlane Of the
Salvation army. will speak at the men q
meeting III Y. M. c. A. hall tomorrow
afternoon at 4.30 pm. His subject
will be "Weak Knees and Ankle Joints. !"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-10
Once a Portland Grocer

Amesbury, Mass. April 9.-Wilbur F.
Berry, who for many years was engaged
in the grocery business at Portland, Me-,
died last night. Ha wns SO years old and
had resided here for some. time.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-10
A Correction.

We were in error yesterday in saying
TINT the Pari. ian was the only steam
ship sailing from this port that didn't
carry cattle. The slips of the Dominion
line do not carry cattle with the exception
of the Scotsman which has special ar
rangements for their TRANSFORMATION.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-10
]. R. LIBBY.
PORTLAND. APRIL 10, 1897.

PORTLAND 10,
~ OR knocking about in the steamer, for rail-
way travel for the fishing camp, for Wheel
ing for any sort of occasion where ease and
comfort take precedence over stiff elegance, soft
starchless shirt is the thing to wear.
We've just opened beautiful new line made
of soft fine India madras with an overshot figure
formed by weaving in couple of coarser threads;
neutral eolors fit to wear with any suit--$I.5o.
These have narrow linen wristbands and neckbands
with hand worked button holes and are to be worn
With white collar and cuffs. Samples in the window
today.
Any amount of Easter things in the Basement.
Odd, quaint little novelties, pretty and not ex.
pensive.
Chickens Of cotton WOOL or papier mache with
real feathers. long cared rabbits Japanese Storks
Elephants, little hens, plain and decorated Easter
Eggs etc. Then there are lots of other things spec
tally appropriate fer Easter gifts, like cups and
saucers Bonboniers, trays, small scent jars fancy
baskets, spoons ETC.
Upstairs there's an Easter show in nearly every
department. The cards, booklets, painted china,
mounted glass photographs, the silver things, book
marks souvenir spoons, cushions and paper flowers.
Beautiful new line of Veilings and impo rted
novelties, in made-up Wells, black nets with white
edges fancy chenille spots etc.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-10

". Il. Wilson & Co., have lnarkad the
price Of coffee and several other gods at
prices for to-day only that are way own b.
Their advertisement give the tigurls.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-10
TO CURE A CoLDIN ONE DAY.

Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. AL drug
gists refund the money VI it fails to cure. 2ie
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-11-05

FOR BENEFIT OF TEACHERS

An important meeting of the Homo
lulu Teachers association was held
last evening. 1t was an annual ses-
sion There was large attendance
and deep interest was shown. An cleo
ton of officers was held, with the fol-
lowing result.
President. II. Gibson.
e-president-Mrs.F rasher.
Secretary-H. M. Wells.
Treasurer-Miss Julia Perry.
These officers constitute the execu-
tive committee.
The most prominent matter was
talk upon meeting to be held at the
High School building at 2:3O next
Thursday. On that occasion, Mr.. GID
son will give his first address or les
son upon the new course of study, now
being used for the first year He will
explain to the teachers the best meth
DDS of presenting the lessons under the
improved system. All OF course fee
that this is of the first moment and
every teacher who can possibly be
present will be on hand to hear Mr.
Gibson. At the same place, following
taken up the project Of forming classes
in algebra and geometry. If sufficient
numbers are willing to enter two teach
ers will be selected.
Other classes with teachers selected
and hours of meeting are:
Prof. M. NJ Scott-HistOry, 2:3O Mon
day.
DIR. G.. T. Rodgers-Physiology and
hygiene. 2:3O Tuesday (at the Board OF
Education Offices.
Miss Lampman-Grammar and COM
position. 8 o'clock Wednesday.
Miss Ross-Arithmetic for primary
and grammar grades, 3 o'clock tues
day.
Miss Kelley-Reading and dictation,
o'clock Tuesday.
Mr.. Harker-Geography, 2:3O Mon
day.
These classes are to be held for the
purpose of preparing teachers Tor the
examinations at Easter time. A large
number have signified the intention OF
entering the classes.
Mr.. Gibson's first lecture Will De
chiefly on the method of presenting
geography and numbers In the dlHereh'
grades.
Bands Of Mercy are to be organized
in the schools of Honolulu. Mrs. Gray
of Boston, who has just finished such
a mission in San Francisco will in
troduce the work here. The bands are
what might be called juvenile or junl-
or societies for the prevention of cruel
ty to animals. The members take
pledge to refrain from being unkind to
any dumb creature Mrs. Gray is very
enthusiastic in this work and will have
the hearty cooperation Of the Deputy
INSPECTOR. Mr.. Gibson, and the teachers
generally.
The music last evening was solo by
Mr.. Macurda.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-11-05
WILL BE MAILING.
Customs People Put an End TO
POpular Practices.

Popular Practices.
The customs people are to lose some
of their popularity and some of their
reputation for extending favors to cltl-
Gems. The law on making entry for
all things taken from ship Is to De
enforced to the letter. Such an ODER
was issued yesterday by Port Surveyor
Stratemeyer, approved by Collector
General McStOcker.
There can be no more irregular pur-
chasing of birds, dogs, monkeys, curl
"a cigars or liquors from China or
other steamers. The traffic at this
mort in these lines has been heavy
for a long time. Nothing can be sold
off a boat unless the same be mani
tested as freight. Enforcement OF the
order will break up big trade.
II has been the custom OF a gooo
MANY people about town to receive
game, oysters, fruit, etc., from 1rlenos
in the States or at vancouver py
courtesy" of the purser, the putcher
or some member of the crew. Inere
ia to be no more Of this and the as
appointment will be keen IN some
quarters. Dow,
In an interview last evening, Porl
Surveyor Stratemeyer SAID IL hao Deen
found absolutely necessary to draw the
line and that the stringent new rules
had been the result. Indulgence mao
been abused to an astonishing extent
Merchants have complained bitterly es-
pecially about ice house goods.
Town visitors to the boats have gone
beyond the bounds. Some men nave
not been content to bring off an open.
ed bottle of liquor or half a pox: OF
cigars or a couple of canaries, but nave
gone into business on the courtesy OF
the customs people.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-11-05
Police Court.

There was very little to be done in
the Police Court yesterday morning.
Paki was reprimanded for commlttlng
assault and battery on kale, TOUR
DRINKS were fined the usual amount
and sentenced was suspended IN two
eases.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-11-05

Mr.. n. N Osburn, well known at
Woodstock, Mich, was troubled with
lame back He was persuaded to use
Chamberlain Pain Balm. 1t gave
him relief in one night. This remedy
is also famous for its cures of rheuma-
tism. For sale by all druggists and
dealers, Benson, Smith & Company
agents for the Hawaiian Islands.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-11-05

THE HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CON-
PANY is now ready to furnish Electric
Plants and Generators Of all descrip-
lions at short notice, and also has on
hand a large stock of Wire, Chande-
liers and Electrical Goods.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1897-12-21

sinners. The Republicans of Multi
nomah county were tired of being
under the absolute domination of
one man, and that man Simon, so a
revolt was decided upon. When the
matter was left to the decision of the
delegates outside of Multnomah
county, it was seen that TO decide
which was wholly wrong or wholly
right would be impossible, and a
compromise was all that could be
done. If Multnomah county per-
sists In her political warfare and the
decision is left to the country dele
gates, it is probable she will be left
out entirely, and that will be bad,
very bad, for Mr.. Simon, as the rest
of the state has little use for him and
his practices.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1897-12-21
rhousands are irving 1t.

In order to prove the great merit OF
Ely's Cream Balm, the most effective cure
for Catarrh ana Cold in Head, we have pre-
pared generous trial size for 10 cents.
Get it of your druggist or send 10 cents to
ELY BROS, Sc Warren ST., N. Y. City.
suffered from catarrh of the worst kind
ever since a boy, and I never hoped for
cure, but Ely's Cream Balm seems to do
even that Many acquaintances have used
it with excellent results.-Oscar Ostrum,
45 Warren Ave, Chicago. Ill.
Ely's Cream Balm is the acknowledged
cure for catarrh and contains no cocaine.
mercury nor any injurious drug Price,
80 cents. At druggists or by mail.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1897-12-21

The Oregonian, in referring to the
Mitchell Simon fight IN Multnomah
county, year and half ago, when
the contesting delegates appeared at
the state convention, says: "a great
majority of these (meaning Republl-
cans outside of Multnomah county,
freely admit that an injustice was
done at the last state convention,
when the Multnomah delegation,
fairly elected, was cut in two and
one half its strength destroyed" ;"
Which delegation does it mean was
fairly elected? By implication we
are led to believe the one headed by
Joe Simon, yet such statement is
far from the truth. The facts are
that both sides were much to blame
for practices at the polls which
should not be countenanced. Yet if
the responsibility is to be fixed,
mon and his crowd are the greater