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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-24

finger Of his left hand while hurrying
to close q big door which slammed
against the finger and held it.
The city schools will close today for a
ten days vacation.
Three cases of intoxication were dis
posed Of in the municipal court yesterday
morning.
Geo. G. Shaw & Co. s stores will be
closed all day Saturday. (Christmas.)
W. A. Allen of this city has just COM
pleted an elegant quartered oak mantel
for the Androsooggin county court house
at Auburn. The mantel is very elabo-
rately carved and throws great credit on
the builder.
Childrens day will be celebrated jan
uary /, by Fern lodge. N. o. of I. o. L.
The committee win meet next Monday
evening with Mrs. Mabel Skillin, 2o8
Franklin street.
The fish markets will close Saturday at
1 o'clock
The Sunday school Of the Friends
church, Oak street, will give Christ
mas concert Saturday evening at 73o,
which will be followed By the distribu-
ton of presents from Christmas trees.
The streets were well occupied with
Christmas shoppers yesterday. although
the sidewalks did not seem as crowded
as the same time last year. The number
of vendors of Christmas trees was much
larger than usual.
A number of Masons went to Lewis
ton yesterday to the meeting of Kora
Temple of the Mystic Shrine.
Messrs. W. IL. brandIey and Fabius M.
Ray have been appointed assignees Of
the e. 4. Marrett property.
At q meeting of the committee on fire
department last night the lease for the
berth of the fire boat was renewed, togeth-
er with the lease of the rooms occupied
by the fire boats crew on Portland pier.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-24

The State of Maine came in about 2. 80
O'Clock. She will now lay up and the St.
Croix will go on the route making one
trip weekly.
The Elder Dempster steamship Queens
more, Captain Cross, arrived at eight
O'Clock yesterday morning after rough
passage. She left England December 7,
and encountered head winds until Cape
Race was sighted Sunday. A northwest
gale sprang up of great severity accom-
panied by snow, lasting all day Sunday
and continuing Monday. The Queens
more brought no cargo, coming over in
water ballast. Her only passenger was one
returning horscman. Captain Cross was
formerly of the steamship Dominion and
Chief Officer Couch was formerly captain
of the steamship Sarnia. The Queens
more began loading grain at once.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-24
PERSONAL.

Rev. DR.. Blanchard began his lectures
before Tufts Divinity school on the 10th.
The general subject was 1.-THE Value of
the Old Testament"
The friends OF MIR. Worsely, the propri-
etor of the Jefferson cafe. will hear with
great sorrow that he is seriously i'll with
peritonitis.
Harold G. and Albert 6. Donham are
at home from Harvard college for the
Christmas holidays.
Miss May Perry entertained the Klon-
dixie whist club last Tuesday evening.
The largest score was made by Mr..
Erwin Clark and Miss May Perry, Miss
May Williams, and Mr.. Archie Knowles
were low. Refreshments was served dur
ing the evening.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-24
eRIEFLT ToLps

The story that Senator Woloott is "dis.
gusted'' with the administration and ia
going to resign from the Senate because
of the Presidents financial policy is re-
garded in Washington as absurd.
The jury returned q verdict of guilty
against John Anderson accused of the
murder of the captain and mate of the
Olive Peoker.
The heavy blizzard which struck north
ern New York Wednesday ragged with in
creased fury Thursday morning and
there are now ten inches of snow on the
level. Trains on all roads are being
delayed more or less.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-24
SUPERIOR COURT.
Before Judge Bonney.

Thursday Morris & Co., VS..
George Reed.
10 The plaintiff. company claims to recover
balance of S10966 for beef sold the de-
PENDANT, who was in business at Lisbon
Falls.
The defendant admits the balance 10
be correct, but claims that tho company
owes him that amount and q little more
for four weeks services and his fare
home from Chicago. He says the plain
tiffs hired him to go to Chicago and learn
the beef business at a salary of $50 I,
week; that after he learned the business
they sent him back to Maine, saying thei
manager here would put him in charge
of a house; that he waited four or flv,
weeks without hearing from them and
then he was forced to get job els
where. He also claims that they agree
to pay his fare heme. Decision reserved.
W. G. Whelden for plaintiff.
Jas. S. Wright of Paris for defendant.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-24
THE LEADERS DOWNED.

At Pines alleys last night the Imperi-
ais put their strongest team against the
leaders and with fine bowling succeeded
in downing them to the tune of rs
pins. Every man on the Imperials was
out for blood and came pretty near get
ting all of it, as the score will show.
Silva was high roller with 90, and Nelson
high single roller with 1C6. Pine put
up very good total, but the rest of the
Tontines did not seem to hit them. The
Snnra.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-24
STATE GRANGE CLOSES

Augusta, December 2S.-The session of
the a4th annual meeting of the Maine
State Grange closed today. The attend
anoe was rather less than yesterday. The
new officers we're in their place. The day
was mainly devoted to reports of commit
tees and of county deputies. A memorial
service in honor of the members who have
disd the past year was held in the after
noon. X love feast in the evening with
many speakers and general good time
closed the convention.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-24
McLeod's men the victory.
The score

"
First quarter-First goal made by the
picked team: second goal by regulars.
Second quarter-Third and fourth goals
made by regulars. 49,
Third quarter-Fifth goal made by
picked team.
Fourth quarter-No goals.
Final score-kegulars, 8; Picked Team,
2.
The regular men We're Harold Stevens,
captain; Willard Dennis and Franklin
Nash, rushers; Louis Fitzpatrick, half
back; and Merrill, substitute
The picked men were H. r. Mcleod,
captain; W. B. Perry and A. f. Smith,
rushers: W. L. Melcher, half back.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-24
IMPERIALS.
Monday night, orients vs.. Tontines.
HAND POLO AT ATHLETIC CLUB.

An exciting game of hand polo was
Thursday evening. The playing Was of
a much more scientific nature than has
been seen before in the game. A. S.
Maereadie, who has played star game
for the picked team, did not play last
evening, and that with the great improve
ment shown in the team work of the reg
ulars, was sufficient to lose to Capt.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-24

"Mrs. windows SOOTHING OF syrup,
Has been used over Fifty Years,py millions of
mothers for their children while Teething
with perfect success. 1t sootles the child
softens the gums, aliays Pain, cures Wind
Collie, regulates the bowels, and is the best
remedy for DiaFahoea whether arising from
teething or other causes. Fer sale by Drug
gists iiieVery mart Of the world. Be sure and
ask for Mrs. YVinsloW's Soothing Syrup. 20 cts
q bottle.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-24

FAcs1aunEsignature of cHAs. Il. FLETo. sR
is On the wrapper of every bottle of CAsroRIA.
When Baby was sick, we gave her castoria.
When she was a Child she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss. she chung to castoria.
when she had Children, size gavethem castoxia
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-24

Sensible gifts, Suit Cases, Trunks,
Gloves, Muffs, Collarettes. and UNI
brellas. Coe, 1877 Middle ST, is selling
very low this week.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-24

Willis A. Gates, the jeweler, will keep
his store open until 10 o'clock Christmas
day forthe accommodation of customers
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-24
MAINE PENSIONS

Washington, Dec. 25.-The following
pensions have been granted to Maine PEG.
pie:
INCREASE,
Ebenezer Redind, Bsileyville. s14 to
sl7; Lorins Mckeen, East Stoneham, SIG
to 1874.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-24
0Dera Glasses.

Ihaye about one hundred pair in stock. 1
shall sell them this Christmas at greatly reduced
prices All best makes, $3.50 to $500. Ne
KENNEY the Jeweler, Monument Square.
Open evenings decsdn
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-24

Umbrellas $500 Umbrellas, Tape Edge and Union
Silk, Pearl, Dresden and other elegant handles
mounted in Sterling Silver, $3.50
$1.75 and $3.50 Umbrellas marked SB99
All our superb 1926 and $500 Umbrellas $H.69
$2.75 and $3.50 Umbrellas cut to $s9s
Slippers for men, s10O ones for &c., Velvets at
10 per cent discount every Garment in Cloak Depart
to-day. This includes Ladies Jackets Misses Ladies'
Cap Furs Colaret Waists, Wrappers Peicoas, Mackintoshes
&c, &C.
The prices of the above have already been clipped
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-24
TH--E PRESS.

NEW ADvEzsTEsEM2aNTs TO-DAY.
J. n. Libby Co.
Eastman Bros. & Bancroft.
Owen. Moore & Co.
Rines Brothers co.
Geo. @. Shaw s. Co.
II. II. Hay 81 Son.
ADJUSTMENTS.
Portland Theater.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-24
Ladies' Watches.

Solid IA KIT Gold waltham and Elgins only
$1,000 Good enough for any lady. MckEN-
NEY the Jeweler. Monument Square. 0pen
evenings. decedn
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-24

DEWARD will be paid for top of gilt butter
h dish lost on Fort Prebe road If left at
office, Preble house. al
WANTFD-By married couple, one or two
w rooms for light Housekeeping purposes.
State terms which must be moderate. ADDRESS
A. c.. Press office. zFu
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-24

Blankets. per straight discount every Of
Blankets, white or coored, at 81. and upwards
Wrapper Blankets Fifteen per cent discount all
Wrapper Blankets, prices ranging from
1915 up $500.
handkerchief and Mufiers The entire stock al bought
low tariff basis
Onequarer onehrd off the price of every odayto
close the lot
Hamdkerchiefs Prices seriously many Of the best lines
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-24

PeEoubet's On the Sunday lesson Proba
Notes. bly, the best exposition of the lesson with copous il
lusraions strongly and handsomely bound in cloth.
Publishers price 1925 Our price to-day gee
Shakespeare Fifteen beautifully bound copies Shakespeare,
complete, Csc.
Papetere. One lot elegant Paper Envelopes boxed
the inner box beautifully decorated with flowers SO
sheets fine paper, so envelopes
Price yesterday CSC. Price to-day soc
Beautiful Cabinet Boxes Of Paper and Envelopes
goods To-day 2 boxes for csc
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-14

have gently ridiculed us. Better. be severely dressed than run the risk of presenting an ostentatious appearance. Those Americans are so rich they even carry gold in their teeth" the English say.
 used to explain that we were ahead of them in dentistry and that while they had their teeth plugged up with cement, our people wanted only the best money could buy, and that was gold. Gold is never seen in the teeth of the English though I have yet to learn the reason why
 AS an Illustration of what have just said as to ones travelling outfit, Mrs. George Gould, who sails Saturday for her annual trip abroad. has taken with her four of the handsomest tailor built frocks it would be possible to find in fashiona- ble woman's wardrobe.
 The gown for wear on board ship is of a lovely shade of Roman blue, exquisite in texture. The bodice is Norfolk andrhas yoke back and front, with two plaits we'll stitched on, with which a belt will be worn.
 Another, which Mrs. Gould will don at the Jubilee festivities, is of the coarse hop saclSing, now so fashionable, in a rich tone of purple. With this goes a short hobby two button single breasted Eton. beautifullyseut sand open at the throat. The whoi4S suit is lined with g. rustling silk in a lighter shade, the wearer appreciating the extreme com
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-14

This should be comparatively inoffen- sive since ties are small and socks are little seen. Royal purple is rather fascinating hue, and. I think. will ''catch on'' here also. -
 Our women who used to rush abroad for all their outfits, have at last walked up to the fact that tailor and promenade costumes are much better made in New York, as well as being quite as cheap. It is the proper thing now to take ones out fit, snugly packed in ones steamer trunk. I have crossed the Atlantic six times and travelled extensively in Europe; and should say that for solid comfort com bined with good" style, three CT four cloth suits-the cloths of two weights light and heavy-will answer every pur- pose of the traveller. With several silk waists, this will be all the dresses re- quired from one end of Europe to the other
 Heretofore, great mistake has been made in taking big trunks loaded with silks and psrishable frocks It has been one of the things for which Europeans
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-14

fort of costume lined throughout with silk. i45i, =
 Two other suits are made with short coats one of blazer pattern and the other stylish -four button.' to be worn open or closed. The materials are a tan covert for hard wear, and a handsome black serge. -.-..-..za
 Truly Mrs. Gould is to be envied. ." e.
 High teas of white and gold" are having a great vogue here. The china is white with gold decora tbons; gold colored flowers and gold colored ribbons are used i. the ices may be yellow, the cake icings and trimmings of the same hue; and tall lamps with yellow shades throw a soft golden light.
 The tea gowns are made in white and gold and if the hostess has golden hair, (and when she has not she can easily get 1t in these days of peroxide of hydrogen) she will look like a fairy princess at a magic banquet
 The London papers have sbeen malsin g fuss about the vulgarity Of tffe sdisplay y of wealth Of the Bradley-Mariips. As q matter of fact the Bradley Martins them selves are quiet enough about their af- fairs. It is that gentle creature known as the skate" reporter who tips" the servants, gets the back stairs gossip as to the affairs of the household and adds the rest All this comment is in bad taste. as their daughter. the Countessaof Cra- ven, is one of the English nobility; and the family mves in the most exclusive cir ces.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-14
COME SOUTH. YOUNG MAN.

The Mirror says come south. young man, come souths on advantages that will sustain themselves, and easy to be seen in this favored country. With a climate that seems to be the main center from which all other climates draw their medium between extremes, it secures and maintains advantages that few, if aLy, section of America excel For water. timber, coal, iron. the limit is seldom dis cussed, as 1t seems almost inexhausti- ble. The soil, by proper cultivation, will produce as many or more of the int ing and profitable products. of the earth than amy country on the globe. The sta I Of empire that made,its way westward and set up housekeeping in that cold and blizzsrdy country, will have to about face and come south. to reach a. point W here the truth of7what a country is tai leys with what it is said of,it by the fruit < 1t produces from year to year C'smt south, young man, come south.-Eutaw W
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-14
FASHIONS VOTARIES.
How Mrs George Gould Dresses-New
 Ideas as to Travelling Outfits itat Rage for Purpie-Teas !i White and Gold. t!!

coIors are running riot this season. Let us hope they will be dealt out to us in homeopathic doses. The new purple Is as popular in New York as it is in Lon- don. Our women choose the softer tones. the tones that shade from a deep violet to pale mauve~ English women stick closely to the Royal Purple as the leading hue. This is out of compliment to the record reign" of Queen Victoria. The men there are following suit, and socks and ties of the royal color are in great demand.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-14
Markers by Telegraph.
LOCAL MARKERS.

Following Is the local wholesale prices in car load lots of the leading articles handled on Morris avenue, viz: Flour, ribs and feed stuffs.
 Flour-Best patents, S525a565; half pat leIft, S475; straights, s46O family, s3.95. These quotations are for car load lots. Ribs, $525 h2mS-JAc.
 Dry salt clears, BPS .-. Dry salt bellies $5.5O Smoked bellies s650 Iard-Basis, "A. AleaI-Peari, 7Hc; straight 67c.
 FEED STUFF. Hay-No, l, s14.25; No. 3. SIS. Corn-35c.
 Bran-S16,
 Cotton seed meal-s16.40 Oats-No. 2 Hc: No. g. 25c.
 PRODUCE. Strawberries, $2Q2.50. II .i'. GOoDerS. S4. 5UQI5 Irish potatoes. 4fe Sweet potatoes. s2a$225 barrel AA& 2 Cabbage, 2A@3c. ,Y y Elgfn creamery butter, zO4z4e Country butter, 1Odz0c. -ss Hens, 20I21c. ! tryrrs-None on hand. Eggs, 9c.
 Onions, 3hc.
 Bananas, S0C0$1.50. Oranges, 1.25Q3 per box. Lemons, $2d$2.50. Apples, 8 350G3.75 rTcocoanuts' si p1r TTE, h9n9redR; 9rnSR quoted strong and in good demand s- Mules s4O9ii0.
 Veal Caives"s25O@s5. Good demand; Hogs-Packing from ITS pounds up' S12c' Hogs-Light and mixed 21sqS5Asc: Sheep-Fat. 215@3c.; sheared, 219c. Spring Lambs-3hd5c. Good demand - Steers-Best quality 3Q519c- Heifers-2AQ3Mc. oXen-Good. nhaac. Oxen-Rough. 1AQ2c.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-14
PERCY cLARK's "REMINISCENCES.

And now the soft nights of spring are with us. The stars look out sentfmentaiiy through thin gauziness Of fieeting clouds and fell us to dream of those other nights, other stars of the years that have flown.
 It is said that sentimental couples herea- bouts go out to watch for the lair ship that never came" while in Tuscaloosa they watch for the ber3ed buzzard forgetting that buz- zards go to roost at night. If the girls are as charming as those of the sos the boys are belled when they go star gazing though not always hung around their necks as in the poor buzzard's case.-Selma Telegram
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-14
D1JFAULA PAINTING UP.

The paint brush Is being used freely on the residence portion of our city with good effect. Our people believe in keep ing everything in good order and con sequently our city is enc of the neatest and most attractive in the state.-Eu- faula Times.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-14
CROPS IN BULLOCK.

The latest reports from the crops in Bull lock leads us to believe that there is con siderable difference in the crops in different parts of the county. In some places the crops are behind, while in other places they are ahead of what they were this time last year-Union Springs Herald.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-14
GENERAL COTTON MARKETS.
New York Cotton Mark ct.

5. New York, May 13.-The cotton market was exceptionally dull, total sales reaching only f2,000 bales, The scope of the fiuctua- tions were confined to a matter of points on which might be called the more active positions. while some months scarcely varied a point after the opening call. There was perceptibly no outside speculative iii- terest The market continued to be held chiefly by the firm relation of the spot cot ton dealt in, in which there Is considerable activity and firmness. The close was at one point lower to one point higher.
 CottoR7-Firm. Middling. i3-16c; net re- oeipts.. 59; gross, 1850; exports to rGeat Britain, 2,9z2; to the continent, 600; for warded, 3; sales, 1895; spinners, 1925; stocks. 171.26.
 Total today: Net receipts, a,1oS; exports to Great Britain55 s,osSisto the continent, 600;
 Consolidated: Net receipts. 2S.S56; ex- ports to Great Britain, 19. l13; to France. 4,- NQs to the continent, 24,174.
 Total since Sept. 1: Net receipts 6517,- 049; exports to Great Britain, 29O5055; to France, 672, ,763; to the continent, 1,95S7S3; channel, 54S1.
 Cotton-Futures opened steady; sales. r. 300 bales. January, 6.SS; March, 6.96 May, '7.37; June, 742: July. 746: August, 7.3S; Sep -tefnber, 7.05; october, 6.S3; November, 6.S2
 Cotton9Future.s closed quiet and steady Sales, 4. GOO bales. January, 6S9; February, 6.9S; March, 6.I: May. Al; June. 7.42; July, 7.45: August, 7Ss: September 7.OS; October, 6S4; November, 6.93; December 6.S5.
 Cotton-Spot closed firm middling up- lands, 7iS-16c; middiing gulf, 1-16c; sales 1895 bales.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-14
A NIIISANCE.

The man who spends his time sitting on the street corners and door steps finding fault with the efforts of others, instead Of putting his own shoulder to the wheel and helping the town along, is an unmitigated Times-News
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-14
A BEREAVEMENT BODY.

The Improvement Society is now perma, nent organization. It is here to stay, and at no distant date we shall note with pleasure it's improving and beautifying ef' feet upon our city. "A thing of beauty is A ioy foreyer"-Union Springs Herald.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-14
WITH THE STATE EDITORS,
nEMoPoIIs AROUSED.

Demopolis is soliciting subscriptions for the building of g. rai,road--from Linden to Catherine, and proposes to build this new road inside of a year.-Selma Times.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-14
GOLD IN ALABAMA.

w. c. Barrett general foreman at the Hicks Wise gold miE,a. was in Heflin last Saturday and went on to Cfatta- nooga the same day. Mir Barrett h. fo rmed the New Era that he had, in one week. taken from a shaft twenty feet deep from $2,000 to s2,500 in gold. The Hicks Wise is one Of the richest mines fully develop H.-Edwardsville New Era.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-14
Cash ns-Flour-Firm; No.

spring wheat, 75ss; No surfing wheat, TOO No. 2 oats, ISx No. ? white fob 221z@25; No. white fob. 2Ols9221s No rye, 35; sNo. i2 barley, nominal; No. fob, 2Sd321a Notl1 flax seed, 78979; prime Timothy seed, g. s5Q$2 90; mess pork, per barrel. $s65gsS7 70; lard. per 100 pounds. s395; short ribs sides, loose. si.50as4.S0 dry saited shoulders, box ed, 5Ad5ha; short clear sides, boxed, 50p51s whisky. distillers' finished goods, per gal lon, $1.19; sugars, cut, loaf. unchanged; granulated, unchanged; No. yellow corn, 25k 925A.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-14

living quietly in London and minding their own bushes like the Bradley Martins
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-14
& CO.,,
 BROKE RS.

Corner First Avenue and Twentieth Street.
 priyaie Wire. New York connections Price. Mccormick &fSCo.; Purnell, Haga- man & Co. Mc1ptyre, & Wardwell; Chic q es, Boa I'd or Trade Kenneth. Harris & Co.; New Orleans, IF Abram & Sons. We do arpurefy cornmissiop business placing all entrusted to us with above members of ex- charges Regular exchange commissions charged -y -4 lls .ay.. Lss
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-14
HOW HENRY COUNTY GROMs.

The estimated increase in assessed tax able property in Henry county. which will be placed upon the tax books and made to bear its equal portion of the taxes Is placed at a half million dollars, by those who have a right. and are in position to know something about it. All brought about by the investigation of "Johnie's". tax commissioners. At this rate of discovery of property which has so long failed to bear it's proportionate burden of tax, Henry county will not long be In debt. but on the other hand will have full treasury, to make neces- sary improvements and pay the cash for the same.-Eufaula Times.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-14
TO BE CONGRATULATED.

The directors and the Baptist laymen
 generally are to be congratulated upon their success in freeing the Judson Fe- male Institute from debt. Until quite re- gently this institution has been burdened with a debt of s25,000 but last Monday morning every cent of 1t was paid. The same steadfastness of purpose has made the Judson one of the finest schools in the whole country.-Huntsville Mercury