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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-19
TO ASCEND MOUNT sT. ELIAS.
Prince Luigi, of savoy, Leaves Rome
with This object in View.

with This Object In view.
ROME. May 1S-Prince Luigi Amadeo,
of Savoy. Duke Of Abruzzi, and nephew
of the King Of Italy, left Rome yester-
day. on his way to Alaska, via New
York. and San Francisco, with the object
of ascending Mount st. Elias, and, later
Logan's Peak. He will be assisted IN
his expedition by DR.. Paoli Necchi, OF
San Francisco, Professor Fay, eX-presl-
dent Of the Appalachian Mountain CluD,
Of Boston; professor Davidson ana
Israel c. Russell, of the Geological Sur
vey. and w. a. Ingraham, OF Seattle.
AMERICAN COMPETITION.
NEW YORK, May lS-Prince Luigi, Of
Savoy. will have interesting competition
in the honor OF being the first to as
cend Mount Elias. in an expedition
having the countenance OF the United
States Government, and under the lead
ership of Henry g. Bryant, Of Philadel-
phia which left that city yesterday eve
ming to explore the country about Mount
ST. Elias. and to ascend that mountain,
if possible. IL Is over 1S,cOO feet high
and lies in the disputed territory be-
tween the United States and British pos
sessions in North America. The Ameri-
can members of the party are Samuel j..
EntTken, of West Chester. Pa, who was
second in command of the Peary expe-
dition OF 1921 and Il. Il. latham. OF
the United States Coast Survey.
The American party goes by way Of
Chicago and ST. Paul to Seattle, where
a steamer for Sitka will be taken on May
2eth. Prince Luigi proposes TO reach
San Francisco early in June and go from
there 10 Tacoma. where he Will take a
cfa WI ha l.
culates reaching about June 25th, after
ward. by boat and sleigh crossing the
glaciers and mountains to the foot of
Mount ST. Elias. The Prince will be ac-
companied by several thoroughly expe-
rienced Alpine guides, and he expects
10 return TO Italy the beginning OF Octo-
her
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-19
INpEACHEs THE REPORTS.
Habana Paper Doubts Distress OF
Americans In Cuba.

HABANA, May 1s.-La Lucia edito-
rally impeaches the accuracy OF the CON
sular reports as to the stress OF Ameri-
cans In Cuba, upon which President Nc
Kinleys special message to Congress
was based. and questions whetner there
ara actually coo hungry americans IN
the island The paper adds: but now
that Congress has voted tne soO'oV''
there win soon be 5000 alleged starving
Americans. anxious to figure in the con.
sular disbursements"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-19
ORDER OF RAILWAY CONDUCTORS
Convention Brought tn "A Close
Election of officers.

LOS ANGELES. CAL. May B.-Tne
twenty-sixth session OF the Grand DiVl-
sion of the Order Of Railway Conductors
was brought TO close this evening the
convention has been IN session Tor 'he
past nine days, during which time VAST
amount of work has been disposed OF and
subjects important To the members OF tne
order discussed and settled ~ to~days
session the election OF officers for the en-
suing year occurred, and resulted az tol-
lows.
Grand Conductor, +. T.. Clark, re-
elected. 49,,
Assistant Grand Conductor, c. II. VII
kius. reelected.
Grand Secretary and treasurer, Mar
tin Clancy. reelected.
Grand Senior Conductor. A. b. Garrett
son, reelected.
Grand Junior Conductor, w. j. Perkins.
of Los Angeles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-19
THE TENNESSEE EXPOSITION.
Continuation of Musical Congress-
Tennessee Bankers Meet To-Day.

NASHVILLE, TENN, May 1S.-The
Government Building and the woman's
Building were the special centres of at
traction to-day. The Government Build
ing, because of the vast. varied. and
most interesting and novel displays con-
tanned therein. made by the various de-
partments, and the Woman's Building
because OF the continuation OF the ses-
ssons OF the musical congress. The con-
gfess met, with Miss Clara Conway pre-
siding. Mrs. Carrie Jones, OF Clncin-
natl, gave piano recitals. Miss Anita
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-19
Some DIV.

By Rebecca Cameron, in Christian OBJ
server)
Some day the mists viii clear away,
That now obscure our sight,
And things that here the darkest seem,
Shine in a clear. white light
And we viii see how wisely planned
Was both the sun and shade,
And how for US our Fathers hand,
Unerring choice had made.
IIifIenoro' n Z
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-19
Mountain Lumber Camp burned.

TWIN MOUNTAIN. n. H.. May s-
Zealand. one of the largest lumber camps
On the White Mountain region. was com
pletely destroyed by fire to-day. The
camp consisted Of three large mills, a
clearinghouse, store. and several
dwelling houses, and was operated by
Van DYKE Il Sons. The loss is esti-
mated al $4,000 More than one hundred
people are homeless. They saved little
more than the clothes they wore.
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FIRST WOMAN GRADUATE.
daughter Of Professor briggs
Diploma I'm Theology.

NEW YORK, May S.-The INST woman
ia be graduated by the faculty OF Union
Theological Seminary received her dipio-
ma tonight at the sisty-first annual an
ulyersary and commencement OF that IN
stitation.
hv the graduates being Emily Grace
briggs. daughter Of Professor c. A..
n,iges who was suspended By the Gene
raj Assembly after trial for heresy In
1874
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-19

fastened the two halves together at one
end. ard each half was filled with melted
wax. The shells were pressed closely to-
gether at the end where the ribbons were
pasted, and a space was left al the
other end through which the thread could
be drawn when the wax was needed. Tne
ribbon loop served for fastening the shell
10 the side OF n basket. one OF these
c0ntrvances makes a pretty ADDITION
90 ones useful articles.
Among The novelties in spoons for
Easter wedding gifts is the nut spoon,
with its shOvel-shaped. perforated bowl,
and the long. curved handle or leaves
and nuts finished at the top with a
brown enamelled squirrel with ruby eyes.
A spoon for serving peas has shallow
bowl rounded at the end, so SNAPPED as
TO represent the leaf OF the pea vine,
with the veins daintily traced. The nam
ole is ii twisted vine. finished at the end
with q pca-pod opened. the peas and poo
being IN green enamel
Many a housewife is disheartened when
she finds that the house into which she
has Just moved was inhabited before she
arrived. and that already her nicely
cleaned beds are being occupied. A sure
death for such invaders is benzlne II
will at once destroy all insect life, and
does not injure carpets or furniture. FIJI
a long-neCked can with this fluid ana
apply il thoroughly in all cracks ana
crcyices where the bugs or their egSs
NAV be. Leave the doors and windows
open. and the odor Will quickly eVapo-
rate. Benzine should be used only IN
must rot be carried near an open IRE
ar Il fehf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-19
Hints for the Household.

A servicesble and practical cover for a
q .ng-rOOm table. when not i'm use. IS
(, lie By purchasing an unbleached table
tth OF the required length. selecting q
nou OF some large. effective pattern.
fd outlining this ia wash silks. the
ors TO harmonic with the furnishings
G. he room This cloth, besides being
rsiy laundorcd, makes an attractive
SCR
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-19
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND:
V. NJ. Campbell, who sues. etc. ........
The Southern Building and Loan Assoc
fc s,p'o of Decree Decree Entered April q. 1917
''rhis day this cause came on 10 De
heard on the bill of complaint, regularly
taken for confessed. and set for hearing
at the rules; on the order made herein
on January Is. 1897. and on the exhibits
filed. and was argued by counsel. on con.
sideration whereof, by consent or counsel
for the plaintiff and for the defendant.
adiudge order, and decree that this cause
be referred TO one OF the commissioners
OF this court, TO make the Following IN
auiries and report the same 70 the court
with any other matter specially stated.
deemed pertinent by himself, or re-
ouired by any party to be stated-to vii:
who are the creditors and share-
holders OF the defendant association re-
s,dInq in the State OF Virginia?
p What property. real and personal.
came or should come, into the hands OF
the receiver appointed oy uecree on .ne
mai and fee simple value or said real
| estate2 oo,,,h,.nc.. - INV
| and who are entitleu W inc oeo's seee'N"
| by said liensY
" What amount each borrowing member
1S.ha said association has received from
ooa,d association, and at what date?
Srs1 What amount each such borrowing
| ,,,emher OF said association has paid into
.na association. and on what accounts?
e what amount each slch borrowing
| msmher should be required TO pay back
| into satd Association In the discharge or
| his said Indebtedness 10 entitle him TO a
release deed OF the mortgages now held
| nv TIE said association?
And said commissioner snall give noticc
| ~ al, parties interested In this suit OK
\ the time and place OF making sucn m
| aairies by publication once a week Tor
t,r successive weeks In some news
rors nnbiished in the city OF Richmond.
~ which publication shall be equivalent
| 70 nersonai service on all parties.
A Copy-Teste: conn,~
Clerk
Offices of Commissioner Jackson Guy
| O'io'' '" Nos 80 Goddin Hall,
richmond. Va, May !, 1877.
| To ANY AND ALL PERSONS AND
~ .ppTfrs NTERESTED:
| nave nxed on THURSDAY, the 30
| Adv ~ luns, 1897. at ii o'clock A. NJ. as
srss time and my Offices aforesaid as the
| Mace for executing the decree. OF which
| ne foregoing Is copy.
Given under my hand as commissioner
| in chancery Of the Chancery Court " the
city OF Richmond this lst gay o. May.
ISL. JACKSON 0yY:
| willis r. Smith. y. q.
! S. s. +. Patteson. .. d.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-19

orders for printing sent 10 the Dispatch
Company viii be given prompt attention.
and the style OF work and prices viii D.
cure 10 please Won
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-19
Gladness Comes

XhJith better understanding OF the
Wv transient nature Of the many phys
zeal Ills, which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle efforts-pleesant efforts
rightly directed There is comfort in
the knowledge, that so many forms of
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease. but simply TO constipated cond-
ton Of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs. prompt
ly removes. That is why il is the only
remedy with millions of families, and is
everywhere esteemed SO highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without facilitating the
organs OH which It acts. 1t is therefore
all important, in order TO get its bene-
fetal effects, TO note when You pur-
chase. that You have the genuine arti-
Gle, which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists.
II in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, laxatiyes or
other remedies arc then not needed. If
afflicted with any actual disease. one
may bc commended TO the most slSillful
physicians. but II in need Of laxative,
one should have the best, and with the
well-informed everywhere, syrup OF
Figs stands highest and isenost largely
ased andgiyes most general satisfaction.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-19

Orders for printing sent 70 the Dispatch
I. Company will be given prompt attention,
and the style OF work and prices will bs
sure to please you.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-19
want. the Atlanta coiIector.hip.

WASHINGTON. May lS-B f. Brim
way has made application for appoint
ment as Collector Of Internal-Revenue a
Atlanta. Ga
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-19

Two or three oyster-shells thrown upon
~ fire with the coal viii help 10 absorb
al clnkers that may be gathering In the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-19

For removing the stains Of fruit from
tble linen. oxalic acid. jave'le water,
bling water. and milk are All recon-
tnoed. together with many other liquids.
~ gIandmoiners removed all such stains
this season. laying the linen upon the
sass when the fruit trees are In bios
snr
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-19

y Is said that polishing silverware by
sDolng Il with oatmeal Is a good plan.
Is worth trying. for Il cannot harm,
400 10 may 90 coed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-19

when DESTROYS % mcnding a piece OF
= tcRen glass or china. cement may be
~ale By 6issoiving half an ounce OF gum
..aeia IN one gill OF boiling water and
'rTing IN plaster Of Paris until the mix
rIt Is the consistency OF paste. Apply
cement 10 the broken edges With a
sth. aud then fasten the two parts to-
"'her uniil perfectly dry
earn money Tor her Easter Offering
-, sifl filed the shells OF English wall
Mn Max and sold them for worK
si~. 1-lnch-length OF baby ribbon
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-19

IN THE cHANcERY COURT OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND:
V. NJ. Campbell. who sues. etc. ........
Plaintiff
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-03-19
Funeral of Emily W. Flaherty.

The funeral services of the late Emily
W. Flaherty were held IN St. Dominica
church yesterday forenoon. The church
was filed with the friends and acquaint-
ances. The mass OF requiem was cele-
brated by Rev. z. B. Hurley, the pastor
of the church where the deceased had
so long and faithfully labored. Rev. j.
B. Sekenger Of Brunswick was deacon
and Rev. y. II. Lee sub-deacon. There
were present in the sanctuary Rt. Rev.
Bishop Healy, and Fathers MoDonough,
Decelle, o 'Dowd, MCCARTHY and German.
The st. Dominio's choir, of which the
deceased was a beloved mem Der, sang the
responses and the numbers rendered by
Mrs. J.B. O'Nsill, Mrs. VIM. Alden and
Miss Mary E. Twigg were very affecting.
The bishop aid au eloquent tribute to
the memory of Miss Flaherty and dwelt
at length upon the virtues of her estima-
BILE life and the good that she had accom-
plished In life. 1t was beautiful tri-
butte, eloquently spoken and the bishop s
eulogy produced deep impression upon
his auditors.
The floral tributes were very beautiful
and silently attested to the great esteem
in which Miss Elaherty was held. The
pail bearers were Messrs. Joseph A. Nc
Gowan, James Broe, Thomas Desmon md
and Walter Healy. The interment was in
Calvary.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-03-19
BRIEF soTTINos.

The devotional meeting Of the W. G.
T. q. OCCURS this afternoon at 8 O'Clock
at SO Oak treet. Mrs. Carter will lead
and all interested are invited.
man named Edgar, who gave his
home as Halifax, was tricked for $40, by
the old game by a stranger at Union
station yesterday. The stranger gave q
worthless check.
Vim. P. La1kin WILDE a candidate for
janitor of Center street school,
There is a report that the department.
Of public works will devote considerable
time and money this spring to sidewalks.
A capital idea.
Rev. H. o. Thayer who is preparing
q card catalogue of the pamphlets in the
Maine Historical rooms finds many that
no one had an idea were in the COLLECTION.
Yesterday was very pleasant day, al
though the heavens were partially cloud
ed In the afternoon.
Two well known theatrical managers
from Boston visited the new theatre
building yesterday and considered it one
of the best appointed in the country.
They lunched with President Wright
and Mr.. Milliken and left for Boston in
the afternoon.
The aldermanio committee On new
buildings had meeting yesterday after
noon.
The carnival committee of Bosworth
Belief Corps are preparing to present
the opera "Laila' on their annual festi-
val, May /. Pleasing specialties will he
intr oiuced. Fuller particulars will be
given soon.
Ehe Portland Equal Suffrage club will
meet at No. 10 Mellen street Oh Satur-
day, March go at 8 PIN. The annual
election of officers will OCCUR.
Trinity lodge, No. 81. will confer
She rank of esquire th is evening.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-03-19
PERSONAL.

Lady henry Somerset has sent to
Consul Leo A. Beigholz Erzsrum, Tur-
key sl25 besides II boxes of clothing
and blankets, to be distribu at his
discretion. Consul Beigholz's, "human-
ity" reports seems to have been seed sown
in good soil.
Surgeon q. H. Boyer, U. S. N, has
been ordered home for shore duty, the
Newark having gone out of commits
sion.
A former Maine woman, Mrs. Alice p.
Snow, has just celebrated her Tooth BIRTH
day in New York city, receiving birth
day congratulations from Rev John
Hall, her pastor, roses from California,
and best wishes from her old friends in
Saeo.
Petitions are being circulated in differ
cnt parts of the state for the re-appoint-
ment of Mr.. Oren B. Written as COM
missioner Of sea and shore fisheries.
:. * Mr.. John Mahoney, formerly steward
of the steamer Frank Jones, is slowly
recovering from severe attack of the
grip.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-03-19
PORTLAND & ROCHESTER.
The Crossing Hearing AdSournsA to Nest
Thursday.

At the West End hotel yesterday fore
neon the GARD of railway commissioners
gave a bening on the petition of the
Portland & Rochester Railroad co1nuapy
FIR the right of location across Wash
ington street and the marginal way,
ington street proposes that it shall be
by an undergrade eros, ing near the
southerly end Of Tuke5 bridge, while
the crossing of the n a.ginal way pro-
poses that it. stall be, together with Fall
mouth street, near the southerly end Of
Turkey bridge, at grade with two main
tracks, commencing at a point near the
south line of East Commercial street,
400 feet easterly from the easterly line of
Washington street, thence with a
curve to the left and crossing Washing
ton street. the marginal way and Fal-
mouth street.
Those IN attendance were Chairman
Peaks and Messrs. Chadbourne and Dan.
forth of the railroad commissioners.
Presidents Wescout, Superintendent
Peters and Counsel Perry of Portland
& Rochester, and City Solicitor Morrill,
and Commissioner of Public Works
Fernald.
The hearing began at 10 o'clock when
| the parties at once examined the plans.
The specifications of bridge which
must necessarily be built if the proposed
plans are realized were not ready to be
submitted, but will be within few days.
An adjournment was accordingly taken
to o'clock next Thursday afternoon
at the same place. At the conclusion oil
| the brief session this morning, the party
viewed the location of the proposed
plans.
Chairman Peaks of the commission
said after the hearing was over that The
cost of the bridge such as is proposed
would not fall far short of the sum O,
| $40. 00O
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-03-19
]. R. LIBBY.
The National Guard.

Lieut.. Morton completed his inspection
of the local military companies last eve
ming.
The Portland Light Infantry, Co. A,
was inspected and made Hne showing,
receiving many compliments from the
inspector upon the general appearance
and neatness Of arms and equipments.
Altogether the Portland companies have
passed in very fine form. Lieut.. Nor
ton In conversation with representa-
tive Of the p RESS, stated that there is
no comparison between the companies
now in the Portland Battalion, and the
same companies as constituted four
years ago when he last inspected them.
After the company inspection there was
a meeting of the non-coInmissionsd off,
GERS of Co. A, which was addressed by
Lieut.. Morton on care of property and
military courtesy. The company turned
out 40 men.
Among the visiting officers at the in
speotion were Col. Kendall, Capt. Gowan
and Lieut.. jeffrey Of Biddford, and
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-03-19
Society of Art.

The Society of Art is giving an exhi-
bition of sketches to the members at the
society rooms No. 507 Ia Congress street.
The present exhibition is the work of one
member and embraces a wide variety
Of land soapes. There is much good work
in these sketches of which there are
about hundred. Many of them were
taken in the vicinity of Portland. There
are four very vivid ores relating to the
great fire of 1866 The work of the diff.
erent mem bsrs W i'll be displayed ut thes
exhibitions each membsr's.. collective
work in turn.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-03-19
WESTBROOK.

The Board of Health have made ar
.rangements with DR.. Pidgeon for free
vaccination among the French people.
Ex-Mayor Cordwell and Alderman
Woodman left yesterday for Augusta to
watch the doings of the legislature.
Mr.. Harvey Bishop and Miss Mollie
Small Of Colby university are at home for
the vacation. e.
Mrs. Hannah Knights of Haskell street
celebrated her 18th anniversary Mon
day at her home. A large number OF her
friends were present. Refreshments were
served.
The employers of the machine shop at
the paper mills presented their former
foreman, Mr.. S. Clark Morton with a
beautiful mantle clock this week.
Mr.. Oswald Eokdoff, teacher of the
Manual Training school is In Boston. this
week.
Rechab Division S.of T., will celebrate
Neal Dow's birthday Wednesday evening.
Mr.. o. A. Cobb has been appointed
by the school committee to take the
school census. g,s
Mrs. Eben Graffum leaves for Fitch
burg, Mass, to visis her husband. s,.~
The Cumberland Association of the Y.
P. C. U. will meet at the Universalist
church next Sunday evening. a,
The Excelsior club was entertained by
Mrs. George Bragdon of Haskell street.
Magnetism was the subject for the
evening.
Mr.. E. J. Laverty has returned from
Dubec junction, N. B., where he was
called by the death Of his father.
The ladies Of Mrs. N. O. Hawkes. class
entertained the M. e. circle at the church
parlors last evening with fine supper.
DR.. A. e. Cobb Of this city received
notice of the death Of his brother, DR..
0. e. Cobb of Minot.
The death of Mrs. Zebulon jackson
which occurred last evening was sad
shook to her many friends. Mrs. Jack
son was the founder OF the AmmoncoE-
gin club and was It's presidents for three
years. She was member Of the Univer-
salist church. She leaves husband,
one son and daughter.
Pequawket tribe Of Red Men at their
last meet conferred the warriors degree
on seven candidates. Grand Eaohenl
E. E. Wheeler was PRESENT..
The Ammoncon2in club, at its meet
ing Wednesday was very enjoyable
occasion. A large number of the W.
lC T. U. were present by invitation.
Education was the subject for the after
noon. Mrs. r. M. Ray read paper on
"Nature Study" which was much en-
| joyed. This WINS followed by a paper on
"Nature Study in Westbrook Schools, !"
by Miss Julia Doyle of the Brown street
school aud was very we'll written.
Principal Freeman Of the High school,
of High Schools" Several members of
the W. C.T.U. discussed the temperance
question in relation to children In the
schools. The next meeting will be with
Mrs. Joseph A. Warren. The subject
will be ''The Novelists Of Today with
paper by Mrs. Warren.
MIR. j. g. Estes of this city received
notice of the death of his mother, Mrs.
Hannah O. Estes at DORIAN, today. Mr.,
Eates's age was rs. Services Sunday at
2.80 p m.
Mr.. Onarles Bragdop of Baltim ore
Medical college, is in the city on va
cation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul l.. Chandler are
in Augusta for few days.
Rockameecook Ministries gave very
pleasing entertainment at Odd Fellows
hall last evening to large house. Many
travelling shows have given worse
shows.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-03-19
j. R. LIBBY.

Lieut. knight Of Westbrook. Capt. Nor
ton, who Is past captain OF the p. L.
l., was present at the inspection. The
old members ara taking good interest In
the companies today.
Gen. Neweomb was in the armory yes
terday afternoon. He will inspect the
companies this spring.
Go. 6, OF Blddeford. will be inspected
next Wednesday.