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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15
ForSaIe.

Frame Weather-boarded House, tin roof,
Containing six rooms and an attic room and
an out kitchen fine large stable. corn crib
and carriage house. One acre of land with
apple and peach trees, grape vines and small
fruifs: situated in Charles Town. on Leetown
road, adjoining W. g. Kenuedy's property,
near Baltimore and Ohio I.aiI Road. Terms
reasonable. Address
JOHN MCKNIGHT,
Mr2'97-tf. Bayside. Queens Co.. ". Y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15

Our good friend Harry c. Nicely, with
the old established, reliable and popular
house of Eli Keen's Sons, 62 N. Second
St, Philadelphia, Pa, has laid us under
obligations for a nobby new hat-some-
thing really nice, and of which we feel
quite proud. Jefferson county stock is
among the best in the world, and as a
rule will be found always free-hearted
and generous. overlooking with the milk
of human kindness. Friend Harry is a
true chip of the old block in this respect,
and we doff our new tile and wish him
and his long life and lots of happiness.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15

Wanted-A dozen ladies to purchase
the best makes of 1897 Bicycles, in a club
order, at prices to suit the times. Tray
cling agent will see them in person when
a club is formed Address manufacturer S
agent. care this office.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15

Mr.. Chas. NJ. Stump, whilst out wheel
ing in town last Wednesday, ran over a
cat and came off with wheel consider
ably the worse for the collision.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15

Clothe Your boy in a new spring suit of
the Mrs. Hokkins " make. We make
special feature of this department, and
show the largest stock in the State.
RAuN,c Sad1er block
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15
Mr.. M l.. Wolpe has opened grocer,

Mr.. M. L. Wolpe has opened grocery
and notion store in the Locke room, OPP
posite the Bank of Charles Town. Mr..
Wolpe. who is a clever, enterprising
young man, is assisted by his brother,
the genial, hustling Michael Wolpe, well
and favorably known to everybody about
here They have good stock and pro-
pose to sell at the lowest living profit
Give them a call.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15

The Lawson Bolts" Chapter of. the
Daughters of the Con federacy will meet
at half past ten o'clock Wednesday morn
ing June 10th.
MRs. g. n. CoLEMAN, sec'y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15

Mr.. George E. Wysong, of this Office,
has favored us with some delicious wax
cherries of mammoth proportions. We
appreciated them very much, but regret
that George came so near breaking his
neck in obtaining them getting twenty
foot fall and being almost laid up for
repairs
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15

Mr. ]. E. Brown has taken the black
smith shop formerly operated by Mr.. c.
M Hough, and by advertisement solicits
share of the public patronage, promis-
ing good work and reasonable prices
Horseshoeinp a speciality.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15

Mrs. Juliet oPie Tabb, widow of the
late H. N Tabb. and mother of Mr.. ].
Baker Tabb and Mrs. John H. Hall of
this place, died in Martinsburg June 10.
For many years she was member of the
Presbyterian church, and was beloved
by all who knew her.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15

Write to the Charles Town Real Estate
Agency, A G. Wynkoop agent, Box POI,
if YOU want dwelling or farm.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15
BuckIen,s Arnica saIve.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheu1n, Fever
Sores, letter. Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
corns, and Skin EruPtions and POSITIVELY
cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunped. Price IS cents per box
For Sale by Geo. T. Light
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15
Mr.. d. !. cotter advertises in this ISIS,

Mr.. D. ]. cotter advertises in this issue
a new patent coal oil stove-without
wick and claimed to be without danger
cheap and simple. Mr.. cotter has the
stove on exhibition at the store of Mr..
]. w. Russell, and desires to sell county
rights; therefore invites full and free
inspection of the article.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15

A heavy hailstorm passed over the
southurn part of this county Sunday af-
ternoon, It is thought no damage was
done to the wheat.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15

Officers of Malta Lodge, No. So, A., F..
& A. M, have been elected as follows /:
DR.. VanLear Perry, w. NJ; John w.
Russell, s. w; Charles N. Coleman, J.,
W.; c. NJ. Hough, Treasurer: c. Frank
Gallaher, Sec'y; w. Fountaine Alexan-
der, S. D.; Marion E. Bolinger. J. D.;
Albert D. Barr, Chaplain; VIM. l..
HedoeS TYLER
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15

We return thanks for an invitation to
attend the commencement exercises of
Shepherd College Normal School, to be.
held June 1924.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15

T WILL Rent you House cheaper than you
i can own one, If you will give me security
a. | am moi at home enough TO attend to
renting them. 70. c. F. WALL.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15
ICE CREAM PARLOR
And Lunch Room.

CREAM at his Restaurant on Court-House
seuere, opposite the Coach Factory of Hessrs-
stump * Starry, and will also fnInis ! same ne
i,y the pint, quart or gallon. LOSChES
served at all lines, heretofore, Good
service promised. and the public patronage
Nav 4M:sm. z L. WILSON.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15

GENTS WANTED for Dr. Talmage's
a 1.-THE EARTH GIRDLED or his IA
IT, Of Savage and Barbarous lands -Four
miIIion TaIrnaEe books sold, and The Earth
Girdied " Is HE latest and greatest. Dsmaud
enormous everybody wants this famous
hook. only S3-5O. Big book, big commits
sio1. gold mine for workers. Credit given,
freightaee paid. outit free Drop all trash
and sell the King Of Books and make 600 per
month Address for outfit and territory.
PEOPLES.
s941 Market st.. Phiiadelphia, Pa,
Nay I16w-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15
Lightning Hot Drops
What Funny NameI
Very True, but 1t Kills All Pain.
Sold Everywhere. Every Day
Without Relief, There is No Par
nnN,T die YOuNG !

Cascarets. Candy Cathartic, the most won
derful medical discovery of the age, pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, act gently and
positively on Kidneys. liver aud bowels. cleans
ing the entire system, dispel colds, cure head
ache. fever, babltual constipation and bilious
ness.. Please buy and try box of c. c. q.
to-day: 10. 25, so cents. Sold and guaranteed
to cure by all druggists
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15

A cushion seat was lost from Mr.. F.
G. Buffers buggy on the occasion of the
recent runaway accident. Mr.. Butler
will be very thankful either for its return
or information as to its Whereabouts.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15

BY change in B. & o. schedule trains
now pass Charles Town southwark at
GAO and 11:ab a. M, and 1850 and SIS p.
M; northward at GAS and 1928 a, M,
and 3:25 and 7:I3 p. m.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15
Money to Loan.

Charles Town Building Association will
offer money for the redemption of shares on
MONDAY, JUNE 81, ut 1850 2. NJ.
s. w. WASHINGTON,
June IS, 1887. Secretary.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15

The Town Council, at its meeting on
Monday night of last week, designated
its standing committees, as follows:
Streets and Alleys.-Messrs DUNN,
Hough and Phillips.
Finance,-Hough, yesterday and
Green.
Market House.-Dumm, Hough and
Phillips.
Petitions and Remonstrances,-H ough,
DUNN and Phillips.
Cemeteries. yesterday
and Green.
Accounts.-Easterday, Lunceford and
Green.
Green, yesterday and
Lunceford.
c. NJ. Hough was elected president of
the Council, S. Lee Phillips clerk, d. S.
Hughes treasurer, ]. r. A. Mathena
Sergeant, Thomas Kahn policeman
SALARY reduced from $40 to S35 pei
month), and Vim. Allen lamplighter.
The election of physician and attorney
was deferred until next meeting.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15
Why Do You Suffer

With your Eyes, when the assistance of
pair uf
ROCK CRYSTAL OR DIAMOND LENSE,
will give you relief. We guarantee to cit or
refund the price. Large assortment. at
Z. w. BROWNS.
Oct. 20. 1891. 0ptician and Jeweler
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15

Mr.. Thos G. Rust showed us yester-
day young chicken in his possession
which, in addition to two we'll formed
legs in natural position, has large
double leg, with eight perfect toes, pro-
truding from behind its left wing. The
deformity seems to cause no inconven-
fence, and his little chickship is as lively
as a cricket.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15
April Il. 1896.
For Rent.
ian 5-97

Houses belonging to the Charles Town Con
struction Company for Rent Apply to
d. s. HUGHES,
ian 5-97 Manager.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15

Mrs. E. " Thomas, mother-in-law of
Mr. F. G. Butler, fell at the latter's resi-
dence last Sunday, and broke her left
arm. Dr. Vim. Neill gave her surgical
attention.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15

Mr.. ]. E. Watson has purchased from the
heirs of the estate the farm of his late father,
Mr. Ephram Watson, containing 2S5 acres
for $1,000, about $2s.os per acre.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15

The barn of Mr.. E. c. Watson, near
Leetown, was struck by lightning Sunday
afternoon, but fortunately only slightly
damaged Loss covered by insurance
with agency of Washington & Alexander.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15
HATS

We have lots of styles to show you mems and boys
clothing. We must sell them So prices are reduced
the cost of making carpets, mattngs, oil cloths,
trunks and satchels.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15

Mr.. Chas. w. Sebold. President of the
Hagerstown Spoke and Bending Works,
was in town the latter part of the week,
experimenting the introduction of water
pipes into their branch factory here,
where they are getting out large quaint
ties of walnut-plank, table and stand
leg stuff etc.-for export.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15
GERARD D. MOORE. THos. II. MOORE.
MOORE & MOORE
Fire, Life &Accident ms

Office in the Hunter Building, Opposite the
Court-House,
CHARLES TOWN. w, va.
Representing the following Companies:
NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE
InsuranceCompany. of London and Edinburg,
one of the strongest foreign companies
doing business in America
PHILADELPHIA UNDER WRITERS,
Composed of the Insurance Company ofNorth
America and the Fire Association OF Phil
adelphia, the strongest combine doing
business In the United States.
MERCHANTS INSURANCE COMPANY,
of Newark, N. j.
GREAT NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL
Life Insurance Co., Of Milwaukee,, Wis, over
IS years old. Ranks fourth largest in the
world, and pays larger dividends on
its policies than any company
doing business.
THE PRovIDENT SAVINGS LIFE AssUR-
ASCE SOCIETY,
Of New York The
GUARANToRS LIABILITY INDEMNITY
Company. Of Philadelphia.
THE GUARANTY STOCK INVESTMENT
COMPANY, of Washington, ID. c.
A sworn statement of the condition Of all
the aboye-named companies represented BY rs
can be found at the Circuit Clerks Office, In
compliance with the State law. We solicit
share of your patronage.
Respectfully,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15

The ladies of ST. Peters Catholic
Church will hold festival and dance at
Jefferson Hall, Harper's Ferry, June IS
to 10. Everybody is cordially invited.
Proceeds for benefit of new church fund.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15

Mrs. Boiling has arrived and taken
charge of the Hotel Powhatan, which is
now open to guests. This excellent
hosiery will be kept in style conducive
to the thorough comfort of its patrons,
and visitors there will find it a most de-
iightful resort.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-15

Mr.. NJ. E. Bolinger has several gentle
mems high grade bicycles that he will
sell very low, cash or payment plan.
Mr.. NJ. E. Bolinger has one 1896 mems
second hand Rambler for sale. Twenty
four inch frame, good as new, cheap.
Your money back when you want it,
on anything you buy from the Hub
that is not what we represent it to be.
Mems good working pants 6ac. worth
75c; mems all wool dress pants all colors
at S1.oo at the BALTIC. Bargain House.
The Charles Town Dancing Club had
an enjoyable hop at the Dancing Acad-
envy on the new addition Tuesday night.
Shoes. slippers, gents furnishing,
trunks satchels and valises, reduced
prices at the Baltimore Bargain House.
You will see the largest stock OF car
pets, mattings, oil cloths, lace curtains
and window shades at Burns & Shugerts:
Married at Charles Town, w. Va, June
9th, 1897, by Rev. a. @. Hopkins, Mr.. Law
renee G. Derry to Miss Julia 1. Grove, all of
Jefferson county, w. Va.
:. Messrs. Davis K Emmert have painted
? fhe dwelling of Mrs. A. NJ. Forrest, and
are painting and papering the dwelling
of the Misses Timberlake.
Mr.. c. W. Taylor is adjoining the
property of the Jefferson Milling Com
pany with an attractive sign on either
I side of their main building.
We are offering great bargains in new
nobby spring suits for boys. All suit:
made with double seats and knees Choice
patterns and perfect fitting. KAHN's.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-06
A SPRINGFIELD THEATRE BURNED.
Building Was in Flames Shortly After
Performance Closed.

Springfield, Mass, April IS "A stub
born fire which broke out in the G
more Opera house at 11.50 tonight gut
ted the block and caused loss of be-
ween $50, 600 and $780, 0G0. The fire is
supposed to havs started in the Acme
laundry and had gained such a head way
before it. was discovered that general
alarm was sounded. Mrs. Mary Turner,
an old lady who roomed in the block,
was overcome by the smoke, md Capt.
Boss of Chemical No. I, who was getting
hsr out Of the room, was also overco me-.
Both were taken out but Mrs. Turner's
condition is critical.
The theatre has been run as q Yaude-
vile house this senson. The members Of
the company had just left when the flrs
broke out aud lost all their effects.
Aside from the theatre the block,
which is on the corner of Main and
Pinoheon streets, is occupied by Taylor q
music house, H. l.. Haines, firearms and
sporting goods: Donohue Bros, plum b.
ers; the Acme laundry and Judd &
Parsons, insurance. There were several
roomers in the block, but all got out
safely. There was much excitement
among the guests at the Hotel Gilmore
adjoining, but the fire was kept from
getting into the hotel
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-06
WILL REMAIN IN MAINE.
United States Pension ONCE Will Not Be
Removed.

Augusta, April 5.-Hon. j. H. Man
ley. who is at home from Washington,
states that President Mckinley will un-
doubtedly resoind ex-Preaident Cleve.
lands order removing the United States
pension ofHce from this city to Boston on
the grounds Of reducing expenses. Not
only will the expense not be reduced. but
thousands Of pensioners greatly ineon.
vsnisnoed, there being Eover 5000 In the
Soldiers Home at Togus, four miles
away. Mr.. Manlsy's statement is re-
sarded here a.. authoritative. Today's
appointments Of Gen. Connor M pension
agent here is received throughout Maine
with much satisfaction, and regarded al
an eminently wise selection.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-06
aFLoweR LAKE BREAK GROWING.
Further Damage Reported in Flooded
MississiPpi Districts.

Memphis, 1snn.. April b.-Ths break
ct Flower lake. which occurred yesterday
morning has grown from a dozen feet
in lsnsthEto thousand. This afternoon
efforts were being made to tie eaeh end
at the lsvse. This orsvasss is at the head
Of the delta ana will cause an overflow
Of the northern tier of counties in
Aississippi with the exception Of part
Of Tunioa. II the water Is out of the
delta BY May ), crop Of cotton may be
grown, bat cotton planted as late as May
10 has little chance Of growing before
fIDse.
These ersvasses must bs closed before
the Juno rise or there will be q second
ovsrAcv. The delta country produces
annually no less than half q million
bales Of cotton. The river at Memphis ia
stationary tonight Much suffering is
reported from the over1owed reg IONS At
. meeting Of the committee this after
posh 1t was decided to ask other cities for
help, and an appeal was Issued.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-06

BIG THINGS EXPECTED OF IOWA.
Her Builders Look For 5000. 900 Bonus.


Boston, April b.-The new and most
powerful battleship on this side Of the
globe, and the greatest fighting machine
of her GLASS a6oat-the Iowa, was given
a good taste of what Is expected of her
Wednesday in a preliminary trial off the
New England coast today. The Iowa
made magnificent performances. al
though it was abruptly brought to a
close by the tantrums Of New England
weather. But under contract require
msnts Of 16 Knots an hour, she easily add
ed full Knot and a fraction to that
figure with conditions not altogether
In her favor. There were wiseacres
aboard today who have set the mark
of the Iowa's official performance far be-
yond the builders expectations, and
there is much to support their predio-
tions.
The Iowa will remain anchored on
Tuesday, when the board of inspection
and survey is expected to visit her. Ear
ly Wednesday morning the ship will
start for her official trial which Is ex-
pected to win for her builders at least
5000, QUO in premiums.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-06
TROUBLE in soMERswoRTH NOW
Democrats Turn Out Republican Com
mission.

Somsrsworth. N. H., April 5.-Ths
city conncil Of last year, whioh was
Republican, passed an ordinance by
which board OF commissioners, con-
sisting Of Charles n. Door, Frank p.
Reeves and Nathan wimpfheimer. two
Republicans and one Democrat, was ap-
Pointed to manage the new water works.
The tenure Of off1oe was to be one. two
and three years, one member to be slett t.
ID annually for three years' term.
The present city council, which is
Democrats, tonight voted that ordinances
illegal and elected Arthur J. Seavey.
Michael O'Malley and James A. Locke,
two Democrats and one Republican, to
serve for one year each on that commits
sion. Tonight the board elected James
A. Locke, chairman and MI. O'Malley
clerk, and made . demand on last years. 1
com mission for It's books The latter
board declares that 1t was legally elect
cd and proposes to serve its term unless
eusted BY the court.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-06

Partly cloudy weather, probably local
showers; southerly winds, shifting to
westerly; cooler Tuesday night. : 4
Local weather Report.
Portland, Me-, April s. The loca-
weather burssu Office records a. to the
wsathnr are the following:
sa. m.-Barome etsE. 90. 800, thermome-
tor. .ts; dew point ss; humidity, l80;
wind, SW; velocity, 3; weather, II. rain.
sp. n.-BsromsteE, q, ,es7, thsrmoms.
Tar. ii: dew point %; humidity, 90;
vin1. q: velocity, 1 weather, foggy.
Mean daily thermemste1, 20; maxi
mum theYn0meter, 81; minimum thar
momstsr, SO; maximum veloeity Of wind,
i4SW; total precipitation, S2.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-06
"And Thou Too Rrutus."
s&sS3

Boston, April 5.-"Jack,'' the i'm
mense Russian wolf. that for many
weskssshas been one of the pet attractions
at the Zoo, was killed today by the i'm
mense wrestling lion "Brusus," who
had become aroused and refused to obey
his keeper. Rudolph Canoz, the keeper,
entered cage which contained several
trained animals for the purpose of rnt-
ting them through a rehearsal. The lion
Brutus was unruly and threw Canoe to
the floor Of the cage. The wolf took a
hand In the disturbance and was seized
By the lion. The VOLTS trhoat,.w as badly
lsceratsd and died later. The trainer
escapsd from the cage with the assis-
tsnce Of several attaches. He wns not
nurt, although bis clothes were torn.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-06
Rookland Deadlock Broken.

Rookland. April 5.-The deadlock OF a
month was broken In the oity govern
road commission to supnlant the present
ROAD commissioner being turned down
after a very lively discussion, the vote in
the upper board being four to three. The
petitioners represented thres-fourths Of
the wealth OF the city. The principal
officers elected were: E. A. Jones, city
treasurer. A. ]. Crockett, city marshal |;
y. T. Kimball, city solicitor; 7. e.
Simonton. collector, and g. o. Crockett.
road commissioner.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-06
white Nous. Gossip.

Washington, April 5.-President No
KioIoy had hosts Of callers today. The
Connecticut and New Hampshire delega-
tion6 called in fofce. The Granite State
delegation presented John g. Crawford
Of Manchester as minister to Colombia
The impresaicn prevails about the White
House that Mr.. Roosevelt will reosive the
honor Of being Secretary Longs assist
ant
Tho President ana his family will
leave Wednesday for their outing on the
dispatch boaS Dolphin.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-06
Father smullen Will Not Accep..

London. April 5.-The Westminster
Gazette this afternoon says that the dis
pute which has arisen regarding the will
of the late Miss Isabel Murphy. who
gence in alcohol and narcotics, leaving
her fortune, estimated to amount to
$500, 900, to the Rev. Father Smullen, at
whose house she resided, will be amicab-
II aettled. Father Smullen, the West
minister Gazette adds, has refused to &C.
cept the fortune bequeathed to him and
has requested that previous will, which
divided the money among the sisters of
the deceased, with legaoies to the SER
wants and to the church be accepted.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-06
Grsnd Lodge N. b. D. r.

Augusta, April 5.-The Grand Lodge
Of Maine, New England Order OF Protsc-
tion will hold its ninth annual meeting
in Augusta tomorrow. The convention
opened this evening with an entertain
ment and adcf,ss by Mayor Choate and
prsrihsnt mem hers Of the o-der. There
are many dele yates in tho city and officers
Of Grand and Supreme lodges to partioi-
pate In the meeting.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-06

b<san this morning. At the qlose Of the
opening BY County Solicitor futile the
state brought tts witnssses.
The rrst called was the father of the
dsad girl, Plummsr Ii. Corson of Ray
mond, who WAS fnllowsd By Bort 8. Ma
lone, husband, Howard L. Lamprey, the
frisnd Of the dead girls sistsr, Miss
tho photographer, whom Carrie Malons
visitsd before she met her death In the
oflss Of Dr. Dodge. Nothing sensational
vas stdused In the afternoon, although
the testimony was Of spicy character at
times.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-06
Only Republicans in Calais.

Calais, April 5-The municipal election
today passed off very quietly, the Repub-
licans electing DR.. Chares e. Swan,
mayor. by almost an unanimous vote, a
few scattering vote being cast for Joseph
G. Rockwoud, the Prohibition candidate.
The Republicans elected every ward
ofdcer and aldermen without opposition.