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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-08
ARLINGTON, VA.

Mrs. S. a. Newton has returned from Sykesville,
Md, where she had made quite lengthy visit 10
relatives.
The residence of Mrs. William Reed has been
beautifed by he erection of Il handsome porch,
which surrounds the house.
MIR. Andrew b. Graham has about completed n
ccnmodous dwelling at Fort Richardson where lie
expects to reside.
Mr.. NJ g. Munson is recovering from n severe at
tack of malarial fever
Tie Orphanage has been rebuilt and great ini-
Pro'ements have been made in the grounds sur
rounding it.
Mrs. r. w. Johnston has recovered from serious
illness.
Mr. s. A Potter was called home from the Nash
vile exposition on account Of the critical illness of
his son Stanley.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-08
Sixteenth Anniversary.

The Sunday School Gospel Temperance
Society OF Trinity NJ T. Church held its six
teenth anniversary meeting yesterday az
ternoon. Rev. Stowell L. Bryant pastor Of
Dupon Circle N. Z. Church. made an inter-
esting address. The program included reci-
tation, by Miss Susie Jost; solos, by Misses
Katie Dodge. Naurie Berkeley. Sadie Traz-
zare, Ollie Keys and Master Harry Roder-
ick In his annual report the president, T..
B. Stahl, stated that during the year seven
ty-seven had signed the pledge, making u
total membership OF 1.23i. AT the conclu-
sion of the program. six signed the pledge,
and 80 temperance cards and papers were
distributed.
Want" ads. in The Star pay because
they bring answers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-08
RANDOLPH.

Mrs. Thomas Holmes is back from a two months
visit to relatives In Maine. Her route was to
Boston by the via New York and Philadelphia
Miss Amanda Wilson Is suffering from q severe
attack OF inter mittent fever.
The funeral Of VIM. Bean, eldest son OF Mr..
Henson Bean Of this vicinity. was held Mt Bethesda
Presbyterian Church Thursday afternoon ut 1
O'Clock. DIR. p. p. Fiournoy officiating Inter
ment was made In Bethesda cemetery. Mr.. Beans
death resulted Indirectly from enlargement of the
liver. He lad placed himself In the hands Of the
surgeons Of Garfield Hospital for an operation,
but they pronounced bis case hopeless. His death
occurred few days later. before his removal from
the hospital The deceased lifelong resi-
dent Of this district and his early death b gener
ally regretted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-08
To Complete Extension.

The Columbia Hotel Company. which
owns and operates the Hotel Raleigh, To-
day placed on record a deed of trust upon
the hotel property. The deed conveys the
property known ms lots c, ID. r and +, I'm
square No. 800. to secure the payment Of
21o $1,000 bon1s maturing November ].
1917, and be- airing interest at 81 per cent.
payable seIni-arnually. The trustee named
is the Fidelity Insurance. Trust. and Safe
Deposit Company of Philadelphia. and tie
purpose of the issue of bonds is to pay
of membranes now on the property and
to complete the proposed extension TO the
present building.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-06-28

The summer time table Of this line goes
into effect today. Within few years
there has been great advance in the
steamboat navigation of the waters Of
Casco Bay. 1t is not long ago that the
steamer Express did all the business
between Portland and the islands. Now
the Casco Bay Company have four as fine
steamboats, as ply the waters in any har-
Dor. in the world. The result of this is
that our islands are being rapidly built
up with summer homes, not only for
our own citizens, but wealthy people of
other states are building handsome cot
tages at Peaks, Cushing's, Long and the
Diamond islands. The Casco Bay COM
pany's boats make q trips day to Forest
City landing. Peaks island, and nearly
as many to the other landings. In fact
they have established a regular ferry to
the islands when our people can 20 for
a delightful sail and get a breath Of salt
air that is3 invigorating and healthful.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-06-28
PERSONAL.

Mr.. C. A. Weston, of the well Unknown
firm of G. A. Weston & Co., wholesale
grocers, leaves Monday with Mrs. Wes-
ton, for six weeks trip to the Pacific
coast. They have the option of return
ing by the Southern Pacific, taking in
points of interest in Southern California,
or by the Northern Pacific via Puget
Sound and the National Park Thei I
many friends wish them happy vaca-
ton and safe return.
Mrs. Radcliffe Caperton, the represen-
tative and assistant of Lamperti,i is spend
ing the summer at Cushing's island and
will accept limited number Of pupils
Special terms for professionals.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-06-28
WESTBROOK.

Mr.. Lemuel Lane expects to move into
his cottage at Libby's Beach the last OF
this week. 1t will be one of the hand
soonest cottages at this resort when fur
nished.
Mr.. A. c. Grant left Saturday for
Wateryille, called there by the death OF
her daughter, Mrs. Fred Grant.
There will be game of base ball at
Warren park July 9Th between the Pre-
sumpscots and Saccarappas.
Mr.. J. c. Scates is in Pittsburg, Pa,
for few days on business.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-06-28
Capsized in the Harbor.

Yesterday afternoon about o'clock a
small boat put out from the Grand Trunk
wharves containing three men, all Of
them $50 the people said who saw the
affair." more or less intoxicated. The
boat had not proceeded far when it cap
sized. Dories We're pulled to the spot
from crafts in the neighborhood, imme-
diately, and the three men and their boat
brought in to the landing in front of the
new elevator Two of the men skipped
at once and left their companion, a lad
about II years of age, who gave the name
of Francois Crosse. He told the rescuers
that he hired the boat. He wasn't in
jured, but got good soaking.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-06-28
Williston Picnic.

The Williston Sunday. school had love-
ly day at Sebago lake on their picnic
Saturday. There was a good turnout,
about 225 being present, and the day,
which was a perfect one, was spent in
races, base ball and other games. One
of the features of the baseball game was
the umpiring of DR.. Dunn The game
was won by the Red Oaks, who succeed
ed in Furnishing the men by score Of
81 to 2S
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-06-28
Reception to ohicers of the Pallas.

Miss Charl otte and Mr.. George "A.
Thomas entertained Vice Consul Keat-
ing, Capt Humpage and officers, and a
number of Portland friends yesterday
afternoon at their residence on Danforth
rect. The house was beautifully deco
rated, there was delightful music. both
vocal and instrumental, and Vonyik
served delicious collation..
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-06-28
GETTING READy:FoR THE FOURTH.
The Mardi Gras Floats Arrived in Port
land Saturday.

The Mardi- Gras floats arrived in the
city from Charlestown, Mass, Saturday
morning, via the Boston & Maine rail
road. Alderman Rounds went to Boston
and superintendent their shipment, and
was on hand with Chief Eldridge, Assis-
tant Engineer w. H. Dugan and big
crew, that had volunteered, and the
men worked all day to get them under
cover. Some were hauled to the aims
house and some to Holyoke's wharf, and
some to the Eastern freight sheds. But
an experienced stage carpenter said he
must have big tent to repair them in.
and so Chairman Ilsley and Alderman
Rounds telephoned to Boston for an i'm
mense tent that will be pitched at the
foot of Pearl street, and the floats will be
hauled to that point today and prepared
for the parade.
The schools are working to see which
shall have the prettiest decorated barge
and many of these school barges will be
superb in decorations and costumes
The trades procession will be whole
show in itself, and the merchants are
working like bees in their displays.
The city government committee had a
meeting Saturday night which was large
ly attended. One of the features which is
drawing out the biggest crowds is that of
the horrible and fantastic" parade
which is to occur in the morning before
the military, carnival and trades parade.
The lists OF applicants for positions in
this parade have been closed and the chief
marshal of the parade has been elected.
Below will be found his orders for the
horrible parade:
Headqu arters of the fantasies
and Horribles. -
Portland, June 20.
General Order No. L:
The parade of fantasies and Horribles
will form ON Lincoln street, right resting
on Myrtle, on the morning of July 9th at
5. 90 a. IN. sharp, rain or shine.
The signal for the line to move will be
given promptly at 6 O'Clock and the
parade will move through the following
streets: Myrtle to Cumberland, to Grove,
to Congress, to Carleton, to Pine, to Con :
gress, to Merrill, to Cumberland, to
Pearl, to Lincoln and disband.
Each man in the parade will be given
check. at the point of disarmament,
payable at the city auditors office, city
building, on the morning ofaJuly 9th be-
tween the hours of eight and nine
clock.
By order of
CHARLES S. FAIRFIELD,
Chief Marshal.
Gen. Charles P. Mattocks has consented
to act as the chief marshal of the morn
ing parade and he will shortly be able to
announce his staff and issue his prelim-
mary orders. The fact that Gen. Mat
tocks is to marshal this pageant Of regu-
lar troops, sailors from the war ships,
civic orders, trades and carnival divisions
will in itself insure this part of the days
programme being carried out in the most
approved manner.
The committee on the celebration Evil
meet with those young gentlemen who
have volunteered to man the Mardi Gras
floats on Monday evening in the alder
mems chamber in the city building and
all are invited to be present at that time
to examine the costumes and designs and
he assigned tO the floats
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-06-28
The Death Rate.

There were IA deaths in Portland dur.
ing the week which ended Saturday noon.
The deaths were due to accident, cancer
(2) cerebral hemorrhage, cholera infan-
tum, commissions, diphtheria, heart dis
ease, influenza, carcinoma of the liver,
marasmus, nephritis, senility, uterine
hemorrhage
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-06-28
Raid on the Dominion House,

Deputy Sheriffs Hawkes., Firth and
Plummer made a raid ON the Dominion
house on Fore street, Saturday night.
In one room they found sort of Seely
dinner in progress. The men fled, but
the women, together with the woman
who runs the house, Hattie Bonney, were
pulled. In the parlor, under the flooring.
was found a big box full of beer and
liquors.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-06-28

FAC-SIMILE signature of cHAs. H. FLEToaER
is on the wrapper of every bottle of CAsToR1A.
When Baby was sick, we gave her castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-06-28
Arrests For the Week

The. number of arrests for the week
were 81. OF these SO We're for intoxica-
ton. four each on suspicion, vagrancy
and evading fare, two for larceny, three
for assault and one each for resisting an
officer, fast driving, safe keeping and
ma lioio1s mischief
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-06-28
]. R. LIBBY.

The fare from the city to Forest City
landing has been reduced as will be seen
by reference to our advertising columns.
Tickets for theatre and Rink with re-
served seats will be on sale at the ticket
office Of the Casco Bay company Pas
sengers will find comfortable waiting
rooms with all modern conyeniences.
telephone, parcel room and polite atten-
dants who make it a pleasure for tourists
to travel by this popular steamboat line.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-06-28
Petty Found in Providence,

Deputy Marshal Hartnett received a
telegram from the authorities at Provi-
dence that the missing man, Charles P.
Petty of this city had been arrested at
that city and is insane. He will be
brought to Portland.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-06-28
Grand Trunk Excursion to Detroit.

A train will leave the Grand Trunk
station at $40 a. m. July to connect
at Montreal with the Unioners' train
from Boston for the National Young
Peoples Christian Union convention at
Detroit. Full particulars of the excur
sion and fares will be found in our adj
vertising columns.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-06-28
"hrrs. windows soothing syrap'

Has been used over Fifty Years by millions OF
mothers for their children while Teething
with perfect success. 1t soothes the child,
softens the gums, allays Pain, cures Wind
Collie, regulates the bowels, and is the best
remedy for Diarrhoea whether arising from
teething 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
bottle
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-06-28
Knfchts of the Golden EAGLE

At the regular session of Windsor
Castle, K. G. E., tonight, the third de-
gree will be conferred upon six candi-
dates, also election of officers for the en-
suing term, after which light banquet
will be served in the banquet hall,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-06-28
THE PRESS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

Forest City Cycle Eporium.
Atkinson Furnishing Co..,
W. L. Plummer.
owen. Moore & Co.
j. r. Libby.
Eastn an Bros. s. Fancroft
T. F. Homsted.
II. j, Bailey e. Co.
Grand Trunk Railway
Casco Bay Steamboat Coz.
ADJUSTMENTS.
MeCullums Theatre.
FINANCIAL.
swan & Barrett.
Municipal Security Co.
New wants, To Let, For sale, Lost Found
and Similar advertisements willbefound under
heir appropriate heads on Page 8.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-06-28
The School Census.

Census Officer Edward A. Gray has
completed taking the census of Children
Of school age in Portland and the result
is summarized as follows:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-27
rro,e sam, Soldiers Lost.

ROME. GA. oct. 25.-Telegraphic or
ders were received here this morning
from the war Department directing the
T-ifth infantry Isesiment. now on the way
from Chickamauga 20 Atlanta, 10 20 al
once 10 Nashville. but the orders are
sim undellvered because the entire regi-
rnent is lost. and 10 trace OF Us move
ments for the last twenty-four hours is
obtainabie.
Secretary OF War Alger some time ago
promulgated an order 70 the effect that
he regiment. under the command OF
colonel II. =. cook should march from
Atlanta 10 Chicka mauga Park, and after
canning there few days return 70 Fort
Mcpherson. their post here The e1peoi-
ton was undertaken FOR the purpose Of
aoousfuting the soldiers with field man
oeivres and the realities OF hard service.
The regiment travelled over the same
rout used by Shermans army. On last
FRIDAY the regiment.lsft Chattanooga but
now the orders Of the War Department
cannot reach Be-. and Il Is supposed that
n had inefficient guides and has become
entaneled IN the passes Of the North
Georgia mountalns.-New York sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-27
OWNERSHIP GIRL.
An Interesting Case in the County Court z
Mecklenburg.

BOYDTON. VA, Oct. 2.-Special-A
case now before the county court OF Meek
lenburg IS attracting unusual attention.
and IL Is a rare one in these latter days
OF freedom. II Is suit for the owner
shlp. 50 10 speak OF little colored girl.
Mrs. Sharp has charge OF the Boydton
Institute. once the famous Randolph Ma
con College. which has In connection an
orphan asylum for cOlOrsd children Last
summer Mrs. sharp let Rev. ME. ". r.
Thompson, pastor OF the Methodist
church In this place have from the asy-
Iun this little tWelve-yesr-old girl for a
nurse. Alr. Thompson clad the little gil
nicely and put her 10 nursing his little
chlld. IN the meantime becoming very
much attached 70 the little nurse. This
ran Mrs. sharp applied for the girl and
Nr Thompson declined 10 give her Up.
telling Mrs. Sharp that he understood II
h. liked the girl he Was 10 Keep and raise
he: ,,
S+ar,1Ing. that she did not intend 10 rrlln-
,,ulsh her right 10 the child b. allowing
Mr. Thompson 20 take her and now de-
sires ner return
TN. ease was 20 have been disposed OF
,o-tsv BY Judge Homes. before whom II
- sojng tried but owing 10 the inciem-
enc,- ID the weather. a lady who was ~
fnportant witness. could not attend -
the case went over until next Saturday.
Both parties have employed COUNSEL.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-27
UrysroN,s BIG TOBACCO FAIR.
District-Attorney II olton Makes Answerto
Question.


WINSTON. n. c.. Oct 25.-Special-
Wlnstons big tobacco fair will be held
on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday or
next week II promises 10 be the biggest
event OF the kind ever given In North
Carolina The opening addresses VIII ne
made by Colonel J. 5. Carr, OF Durham
and Colonel John II. Cunningham, OF Per
son county. The business houses here are
now being decorated, and Secretary NeDo
says the indications are that the crowd OF
visitors will be immense.
Mr. J. b. Jones. OF Baltimore VINO mas
the contract 10 build the new railroad
from Rockville TO siooresvilie, went over
70 the former place last evening 10 look
after the work. Some Of the sub-contrac-
tors began throwing dirt to-day.
Captain j. W. Fly. general manager or
the G +. and Y. V. railway, and Miss
Mamie Caldwell, Of this city, will be mar
ried tomorrow evening. The ceremony
will be performed by the Rev Robert r..
Caldwell. brother Of the bride-elect, 40
the Presbyterian Manse.
District Attorney HoltOn yesterday re-
celved the following letter, which eH-
plains itself: "Being about 10 accept =
position as store-keeper and gauger /
write 10 inquire II there has been an or
der ssued from the Department Of Jus
tice that store-keepers are 10 be indicted
along with distillers IN case Of SECURE
for violation OF the revenue laws2 X has
not been the custom hitherto 70 DO so. You
will confer q favor by giving the above
information"
The District Attorney replied to-day as
follows. IL must inform you that store
keepers and guagers are the trusted
agents OF the United states Government
assigned 20 distilleries 10 see that the Jaw
mi ha ..a
spirits produced paid. they are required
10 give bond and take an oath for the
faithful discharge Of their duties and are
paid by the Government for their ser-
vices and for a failure 10 discharge
their duties heavy fines and imprisonment
are imposed.
Il am OF the opinion that a store-keeper
and guager who would take upon himself
all these obligations and go as a trusted
agent Of the Government and then COLI
lude with the dlstiller 10 defraud the
United states Of its tax. should be more
severely dealt with than the distiller. Be
sides my observation teaches me that
when men forget themselves. violate their
trusts and oaths. and becomes partners in
crime. they soon lose all moral restraints
and ere long they do not hesitate 10 20
into the courthouse IN a private cOntro-
versv between their neighbOrs and swear
falsely. II the emergency requires.
when a man once loses his regard for
hts oath he loses respect FOR himself
and the obi cations he owes 70 his cOun~
try and Is unworthy 10 BE- trusted. II We
can not engage IN business in legitimate
manner Il is best 20 abandon the pursuit
and seek Other avccations. even though
less profitable You may rest assured that
the violations Of the law by store-keep-
ers and guagers VIII be vigorously prose-
cuted.
You nav also feel assured that II you
prove faithful 10 your trust and your
oath that your services will De appreciat-
ed and continued"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-27
NORTH CAROLINA NEWS.
4 SUIT BROUGHT, But ONLY A
QUESTION OF LAWIsINTOLYED.
The state Fair VIII Probably Come Out
Even FinanciaIly-An Unfrocked bap-
stPreacher Sent to the Convicts'

RALEIGH y. c., Oct %.-Special.-
The case OF John II. Pearson, VINO yes
terday brought suit against ,. ONO VIII
son for the Railroad Commis sionershlp
was not tried by jury for Judge Robinson
decided IL was only a question OF law as
TO whether the Governor had the power
To remove q commissioner.
The case is entitled state North caro-
lima. T.. V. Walser, attorney general. ex
sci; John II. Pearson, Railroad Commits
sioner vs.. Ohio Wilson
THE STATE FAIR.
Secretary Nichols cannot yet tell how
he stands as regards the condition OF
the State Fair finances, but he feels
sure that il will come out without debt.
The fact that there was only 500 out OF
the 5000 in race purses that had TO BE-
paid will save the fair from being "A
failure financially.
Bar-rooms or no bar-roOms is 10 be
made a campaign issue here At the next
election for the city.
At Chapel Hill yesterday the University
football team defeated the Clemson Col
lege Is. CO team by a score OF p TO o.
Tie argument in the case OF eX-enroll-
ing clerk Swlnson against Auditor Aver,
Speaker Heleman and Lieutenant-Goyer-
nor Reynolds for his salary. will not be
heard until the end Of the term Of court.
The Raleigh Bar met and took action
regarding the death Of the late Judge
George V. Strong, committee was ap-
pointed TO draft suitable resolutions.
TAKE OFF YOUR HAT
a call is made upon the women OF
Raleigh TO remove their hats when they
90 into a theatre.
The Secretary of State has licensed wv"
insurance companies 20 Do business III M.
State-The National Surety Company OF
New York. and the Union Assurahc-
Company CT LONDON.
II has been noted that Rev. BaDo, "l
unfrocked Baptist preacher had Deeh
given the place Of minister TO the conVicts
on the Halifax farm. This was denied
by the present administration but to-day
a voucher for SO TO Babb was found
along with n letter from "inbisn cie,k al
the penitentiary saving Babb would have
10 hold I'D preaching as times were hard'
He is a ''Pritchard Populist'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-27

NEW YORK. oct. 25s-COTTON-Easy
middling. . l-l6. net rNceipts, - bales.
gross. 2524 bales; forwa rded. 95 bales:
exports 10 Great Britain, 302 bales: 10 the
spinners. 2o6 bales; stock. -. $40 bales.
Total tO-day-Net receipts - 06l bales :
exports 10 Great Britaii. 1892 bales; 70
France. 5.72a bales: 20 the Continent. r.
l2s bales: stock. $685. bales,
COnsOlidated-Net receipts, 2l3,2sj bales:
exports 10 Great Britain. ~ .i0s bales. 10
France Gssl bales; 10 the Continent.
81 sS1 bales.
Total since September 1st-Net receipts.
1870 bales. exports 10 'reat Britain.
572 63j bales. 10 France. l3s,oJ& bales. 10
the Continent. 375Os7 DaIes-
Futures opened easy; January, oS2s
February. $50: March. $50. April. ooi /.
May, 604. June. 6l3. JUL. 6l1, October.
80 November. $50; December, 5.ss,
Futures closed steady: sales. 1900
March. co.: April. 60: NAY. go: June.
GIs. july b1J. october. a9i. November.
3 -: December. 5.H-
Spot cotton opened quiet and closed
easy: middling upland-. q l-lO; middling
gull. Ole. sales. l'oiO tales
LIVERPOOL. Oct % p. Moot
TON-SpOt in fair demand: prices lower:
American middling. fair. 3 l3-l6d.: good
rniddling. 3 1892. American middling,
nary. 3 ~: ordinary. 1882 Sales. TO-
OO0 bales, OF which 500 were for specula-
tion and export and included Q 600 bales
kmer,rsH. Receipts $3.50 osles-all
American.
demand and closed quiet; American MD
ding. J. m. C.. october, 2 24~e+. bgye -
october and November. is-e4Gs 10 81.
buyers: November and December. ; 1854
a5 i7-e<. buyers; December and January,