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The Mena weekly star., 1897-10-13

The decree making Ramon Blanco of Arenas, captain general of Cuba to replace General Weyler has been sign ed and the latter has been recalled, General Blanco will be accompanied to Cuba by 2o,ooe troops to reinforce the present army on the island. He was captain general of the Philippine islands for time under Premier Cano- vas, but on receiving suggestion that his dealings with the rebels were not
The Mena weekly star., 1897-10-13

A cigarette thrown into the rear of the Kansas City Transfer company's barn last week was the supposed cause of a disastrous fire in which eighty four head of horses perished, some very valuable ones being among them,
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-20
THE PRESS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY.

The Hotel Rexford, Boston,is new seven
story iron and brick structure in the heart
of the city, that commends itself to the
attention of every one visiting that city 1t
is absolutely fire. proof, and constructed in
the most modern style throughout. A.commo-
dious elevator makes every floor easy of ac-
cess ;every room has steam heat, hot and cold
water and gas; painted and frescoed, ele-
gantly furnished, and carpeted with high
grade Wilton velvet carpets. 1t is conducted
on both the American and European plans I;
the spacious and well-Hghted dining room
on the street floor seats 200 people, and the
restaurant prices are as reasonable first
class food and service will permit
The rooms are all well-Hghted and ven
tilated; there are bathrooms on every
floor. for the use of which no charge is
made: the house is located close to bust
ness, theatres, and depots. and affords every
advantage of any first-class hotel; and yet
these rooms are rented at 10 cents per day +,
and at $500, $3.50, 500, $3.50 and upwar DIS
per week.
1t must be noted that the house is con-
Quoted on rules applied only to first-class
hotels, and is a mos5 desirable place for
visitors to Boston to rest while there on
business OF pleasure. No effort is spared
to make all guests comfortable at nominal
prices.
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-20
1T is NOT A STAR.
The Brilliant Electric Light on Mt.
Wash ington.

For the past two or three nights a re-
markably bright star has been observed
near the northwestern horizon by many
people who have watched its strange
movement with much wonderment. The
oueerest part of the movement of the
"star" has been that about 9 O'Clock il
would rapidly sink out of sight going
down SO much faster than the other stars.
The star attracts attention not only on
account of it's peculiar movements but by
its great brilliancy, being brighter and
clearer than any other star in the
heavens. But as matter of fact the
"star" is not star at all, but it is an
immense electric light high above the
earth and miles and miles away. Just
now series of experiments is 81 being
made by some government engineers in
long distance signalling. One par ty Of
the men is located on Mount Washington
and the other on hill on the coast be.
yond Bar Harbor. Every clear mig BIT be.
tween the hours Of eight and + inc balloons
TO which are attached powerful electric
lights are sent up and by the different
movements Of these lights the signals are
transmitted across the whole state of
Maine The light which is visible here
is sent up about three miles above the
top of Mount Washington and conse-
quently over four miles above sea level
and is easily seen here.
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-20
Dangerous Use Of
Strong Purgatives.

Most pills, purgatives and Bit
ter Waters, which act quickly
upon the bowels, irritate and often
destroy the mucous coats of the
stomach and bowels. Indeed their
cathartic action is directly caused
by the irritation Of the bowels,
which they produce. Their action
should be soothing and stimula-
ting instead of irritating. A con-
tinued use of such remedies pro-
duces chronic inflammation of
the stomach and bowels. This
often ends in dangerous disease.
The use of the genuine imported
Carlsbad Sprudel Salt, is highly
recommended as an aperient, lax
alive and diuretic, because it's ac-
ton is due solely to it's solvent
and stimulating properties. 1t
soothes and allays Inflammation,
and is therefore much preferable
to all strong purgatives and Bitter
Waters.
Beware of limitations. DR.. To-
boldt's lecture on Carlsbad Spru-
del Salt mailed free. Eisner &
Mendelson Co., sole agents, New
York.
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-20
BRIEF JoTTINos.

At 8 O'Clock this morning spring. began
the coca sion OF the vernal equinox.
At p. m. today the Equal Suffrage
Club will have its annual meeting and
elect officers at No. 10 Mellen street.
The board of public works has estab-
lished sand bank on Morning street to
which it is adding daily. The need of
this is shown by the experience of last
year when paving was being. done on the
hill.
1.-The Age Of Authorship and Anthem
ITCHY of the Pentateuch," will be the
subject Of Dr.. Dalton's lecture Sun day
afternoon at O'Clock. All Interested
are invited.
Yesterday was spring day.
A little Bruins girl, years old, "A
Wateryille street, has scarlet fever. This
Ia the only case of contagious disease in
the city for q week.
The Cape road is getting the poles
and other apparatus ready for the extern
sion to Delano park and work will begin
as soon as the frost leaves she ground.
Me- @. W. BIakeslee of New Haven,
Conn.,, will superintend the construction
of the road and arrive in town in the
course of two or three weaks.
The Tufts College Mandolin. Guitar
and Glee club will give q concert In
kotzsohmsr hall, March 81, under the
auspices of the Y. 2. G. U. of the Church
of the Messiah.
Superintendent Maoreadie states that
there will be no regular theatrical pro-
duction at the Casino this summer. as
has been reported, but here will be stere-
opticon exhibitions on the beach ever y
fair night and indoors on other occasions.
The 0rchestrion will also be literally
used. The surf bathing facilities will
be somewhat improved also.
A man working at Fort Preble was
severely injured yesterday 5y heavy
could not be learned.
There will be a baptism at the close
OF the evening sermon tomorrow evening
at the Church of Christ. The interest
in their meetings at Pleasantdale is so
good that they will continue them next
week.
Mt. Vernon lodge, N. Go. p, will
hold public meeting at their hall 457 1-2
Congress street, next Monday evening.
Several of the supreme officers will ad-
dress the meeting. Selection by the
graphopnone win be given in connection
with the, speaking The ladies of the
lodge are requested to bring cake.
The Portland Philosophical society,
5A2 Is Congress street will hold an in
quirer's meeting as usual Sunday at
sp. m, At 7.30 the subject 'Theosophy,
tbs Theosophical Movement and the
Theosophioal Society,"" will be taken up.
A description Of the laying of the corner
stone Of the School for the Revival of the
Lost Mysteries Of Antiquity. will he
read. A cordial welcome extended to all.
Eastern Star Encampment will work
the third degree Tuesday night. March
%, which will be followed by banquet
All members are cordially invited to
attend.
The city government committee on
printing held a meeting yesterday after
noon and organized. No business of i'm
portance was transacted.
Cranton Ridgely No. II, P d., will
work the degresfonfsix candidates next
Wednesday evening the cath after which
q banquet will be served.
Garfield Council No. 49, Junior o. U.
A. M. is to attend services at the Second
Parish church Sunday morning and the
council VIII meet at the. hall at 10
nso1nck
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-20
YOUTHFUL DANCERS.
Closing Exhibition and Reception of Gill
bert's Pupils.

Last evening was the occasion of a
brilliant affair in City hall, the event
being the closing exhibition and recep-
ton of the pupils of Gilbert's Dancing
academy to tteir popular tutor, Prof.
NJ. B. Gilbert. The parents and friends
of the juvenile portion of the classes were
present to witness the evolutions of the
young adopts Of the art Of dancing, and
the remainder of the assembly which
was large aud appreoiative one were
the friends of the most advanced pupils
of the school,.
The order of dances prepared for the
occasion was in part for the juvenile
classes, which dances were INDUCED in
from until $50. The grand march pre-
ceding the juvenile dances WAS led by
Master BERTHE Small and Miss Grace
Weloh, young couple of about years
Of age.
There were about 100 couples entered
in thesgrand march, which was hand
some spectacle as the lines were gradu-
ated from the smaller to the larger pu-
pills which were toward the center and
rear OF the line. The costumes were
of the finest. the prevailing colors being
white, pink and blue muslins and silks.
At tine close of the first part of the order
or dances brief intermission was held
after which the order of dances for the
general public was commenced.
The general dance lasted until about
10 O'Clock. Gilbert's orchestra furnished
the music for the evening which WAS
of the best and reflect great credit upon
that we'll known musical organization.
During the evening and at intermission
refreshments were served in. Reception
hall By Caterer Weferling.
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-20

The semi-annual meeting Will be held
at Riverton Park, Deering, Wednesday,
gramme:
"What Can Business Men Do to Secure
a Wiser Expenditures Of Public Funds?''
John E. Sawyer, Deering; Linwood C..
Tyler, Bangor.
"Is Maine Unwisely Conservative"
Lewis A. Goudy, Portland; William w.
Cutter. WestbroOk.
"What are the Possibilities Open to
Maine Through the Utilization Of Elec-
tricityY' George W. Rabbit, Lewis
ton; George W. Brown, Portland.
There will be a discussion of each
topic.
General busineEs.
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-20
1T WAS TRIVIAL.
Was What Judge Webb Character
lied the Car0n Case.

Nominal Sentence of One Days Imprisop.
ment and Fine of Five DoIIsrs-Tbe
Articles Garon Was Accused of Snug
Cling Probably Not DutiabIe-Caron's
Statement to Reporter.
Joseph Caron, who was brought here
Thursday night from Seven Island,
Aroostook county, OIL charge of SNUG
Cling certain farming implements, was
noon. District Brad bury first struck out
part OF the Indictment and Caron pleaded
guilty to the rest. 1t then appeared that
| the articles which he was accused of
smuggling, a horse rake, tanning
machine. etc., are probably on the free
list and hence not dutiable. The court
was in doubt as to whether the articles
should pay duty or not, since it was
necessary to find out whether Canada ad-
United such articles free from the United
States. If such is the case then the
articles are free. Mr.. Talbot, who ap-
peared for Caron, also showed that souIe
OF the articles were purchased more than
three years before the Indictment was
found and hence were barred under the
| statute of limitations.
The court embarked that this was a
very trivial matter and robably, If
Caron were to stand the expense of u
trial be might be acquitted. Under the
circumstances he should impose merely a
nominal sentence of one days imprison-
ment in jail and fine of five dollars.
Caron paid his fine and will 60 home to-
day.
When questioned by reporter in rela-
tlon to the case, the respondent said he
did not intend to evade paying whatever
duty there was on the farming impls-
ments he purchased on the Canadian side
of the border, b ut that in making up a
schedule Of articles Deputy Collector
Nadeau placed an over valuation on
them. For instance two young colts that
Caron purchased were entered in the list
as horses. A harness, listed at $40, was
purchased at secondhand, on the Ameri-
can side of the river eleven years before
for only 3d. An OK ON which the deputy
collector assessed duty never stood on
Canadian soil.
II told Nadeau he had charged me too
much, !" continued the accused man.
"but he insisted on my paying just what
he said was due. He said I would have
to settle, and l told him that I would
settle with some one else than him.
Caron said he had been used well ever
since he left home in the officer CUSTODY
He was especially complimentary in his
references to the treatment he had re-
eeived at the hands of his custodian.
Deputy United States Marshal Emery.
"He's the best sheriff ever met" was
the way the Aroostook prisoner expressed
it. Deputy Marshal Emery returns the
compliment. He says Caron is not a
desperate. Having heard on his northern
Maine travels that Caron was a fighter,
and in view of the spunky defense that
the latter's 1S-year-old daughter put up
against Emery and PRESCOTT, a year ago.
the officer expected a warm reception at
Caron's home, but instead he was greeted
kindly and Caron rendered all possible
assistance in following the trail along
the St. John river and across country to
Fort Kent, on the trip out of the wilder
ness.
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-20
Thrown by a Dog.

Thursday afternoon lady was passing
along Congress street and was about to
cross Oak street w1en two large dogs
playing with each other came around
the corner at great rate OF speed. The
lady stepped to the side of building to
allow the dogs to pass but one Of them
knocked into her, striking her below the
knee with such force as to throw he1
forward on the sidewalk. Her arm was
SO hurt that she cannot raise it to her
head and her chess was badly bruised,
while her face was cut where she struck
her chin on the sidewalk.
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-20
Personal.

Miss Clementine Varney has resigned
her position as soprano of Williston
church and will devote herself to study
during the summer. ii
Pstrolman Thompson. who has been
sick for some time, has been changed to
the day squad and Ia on duty on Patrol
man Webstsr's beat.
EW. TX. Aston, the New York millionaire
whose summer house is at Shelh urne, N.
H., was in the city yesterday on business
connected with his Shelburne summer
hotel project
Judge Fletcher of Ian caster, N. H., is
In Portland on business trip.
Most. EN-. Albro E. Chase of Portland,
Grand Commander of Mane officially
visited Pilgrim Commandery, z. L., of
Pennington last evening when the Red
Cross was worked.
Ex-Mayor Chapman and Mrs. Chap
man spent several days in Boston last
week.
Capt. A. Kautz will be detached from
the command of the Wabash at Boston,
April 5, and placed on waiting orders.
Capt. Fl. B. Picking from the inspeot-
ing board has been ordered to the COM
1nand of the Wabash in his place.
Mr.. Felt, formerly a mem Der of Chand-
ler's band, now resident of Chi cagu, is
In the CITY for few days.
Senator Drum mond has returned from
Augusta on account of an attack OF
tOnsilitis.
Mr.. G. J. Hamilton of Chebsague has
gone to New York where he will take
command of the steam yacht Wadena.
Capt. Clement Dunning of Han pswell
left for London, Eng, where he will take
command Of the iron ship Puritan.
DR.. Seth G. Gordon left yesterday for
Florida trip. He will he back a bout
the middle of April.
Il The teachers of the Augusta schools
are soon to visit the Portland schools un-
der the direction of Prof. S. l. Graves.
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-20
Builds Up the system.

" have taken Hoods Sarsaparilla for
weakness with which was sufferer in
the spring, and / have found it the best
medicine to create an appetite and build
up the strength that have ever taken,
and recommend it highly" ]. F..
WARD, Labelle, Ohio.
Keeps the Stomach In Order.
81 keep Hoods SarsapamNa in the
house all the time and regard 1t as the
best spring medicine I can find. It has
proved beneficial In keeping my stomach
in order, and since began taking 1t I
can eat anything wish" II. STONE,
Sherborn, Mass.
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-20
A POPULAR Drug clerks venture.

Mr.. Henry A. Sylvester the popular
clerk at Schlotterbeck & Foss's drug
store has purchased the drug store OF
Sylvester & Dudley at Harrison, Me-, and
will take possession of the store on April
1. While MIR. Sylvester's many friends
will wish him the best Of luck in his
venture they regret tie fact that he
will be obliged to leave Portland. Mr..
Sylvester has been in Portland 8 years
but formerly resided in Harrison.
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-20
Neal Dow's Birthday.

This is the programme for the oele.
bration Of Neal Dow's esd birthday. to
take place to night at City Hall, the may
or presiding, at 7.S0 O'Clock,
Music.
Prayer, Rev. DR.. Dalton
Music.
Introduction, By the Mayor
Neal Dow and Prohibition,
Rev. Mr.. Wright
The Ethics of Prohibition,
Rev. Mr.. Ayres
Prohibition VS.. High License,
Rev. DIR. Parsons
The Results of Prohibition,
Hon. Hiram KnoWlton
The Worlds Greetings.
Music
Address,
Joshua Bailey, Esq, Philadelphia
Address,
Rev. j. B. Dunn, D. D., New York City
Music.
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-20

There was quite crowd collected in
Monument square yesterday afternoon.
A man stole pair of rubbers from a
Jew pedlar and ran down Centre street
only to run into the arms of Officers
Hanson and Skillings who brought him
back and pulled in the patrol wagon CALL
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-20

The old reliable remedy for cough
cold, Group and sore throat, DR.. Bull
Cough syrup, should be kept in ever,
home.
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-20
NEW NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
NEW ADvERTIsga1srEwTs
NEW EWTs
l&arch

The months for renewing ~ AM IN b n
physical world
The months for new life new energy new blood in
men and women
The months when need of help from medicine is
greater than at any other time Of year.
The months when Hoods Sarsaparla will do us the
most good because we are all especially
susceptible to benefit from this medicine
The months when Hoods Sarsaparila is taken by
the millions because they have found that it is
the medicine which does them good.
The months when you should take Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla because it will purify, vitalize and enrich
your blood, and put you in good condition to
resist the facilitating effects Of changeabe,
warmer weather. Try it now
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-20
Satisfied with HOODS.

"For several years I have taken two or
three bottles of Hoods Sarsaparilla every
spring for graduating the humors in the
blood and for building up the system
generally. My experience with Hoods
Sarsaparilla has been very satisfactory. !"
GEO. FRANK, care of D. M. Ferry 6 Co.,
Detroit, Mich.
Great Blood Purifier.
"Hood's Sarsaparilla is our family
physician and believe it needs no rec
ommendation. Wherever it has once been
used there can be no substitute for it, as
blood purifier" Miss G. A. ELLIOTT,
Grinnell, Iowa.
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-20

Ladies', clean your kid gloves with
Miller's gloverine for sale only by Wat
son, Miller q Co., Boston store. head
quarters for dressed and urdressed kid
gloves. All the most desirable shades.
Gloves fitted to the land and warranted.
| mch16 dtf
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-20
Wall Paper Department,

appropriately called the high department.
For past wall paper manufacturers have been
Guido another the production beautiful
the have
ower really though this extremes
their limit The highest degree
design lowest degree pertains Consequently
petier wall orless
production wall We wish also make special
mouding They beautiful
price, and many Of the designs private to
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-20
Drapery Department,

OVERLOOKING window 1897
carpet department with floor coverings We believe the
this endeavord outdo the
his stock and has certainly succeeded in consolidating here
things number fine lines
Brocatee
special made patterns
department. confident your
goods will be endorsement their merits.
Last but by least want to tell of our
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-18
A Desperate Woman.

~ ~ 49,, a..y uu
insane. frequently their whole nature Il re.
vef:ed. they do and say exactly the on
goette thinge to what they would DO In
their sane minds. A mothes who's mind
breaks down under extrepa nervous ten
non may turn upon the one object in al
the world most precious to her-her baby.
The terrible nervous tension under which
many women live and suffer becauSe Of
some weakness or disease Of their seq.
Eeepo them On the very verge of insanity.
The constant Ding and drain fupon the COM
pliceted and delicate orKanism Affects the
brain with an almost Irresistible maduesa
=. Thousands Of suffering women have been
literally saved from the insane asylum By
the timely influence of d.. Pierce's Favorite
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tive speci6e for every csra:fzement Of wo-
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and permanent cure for those severe,
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usually consider hopelees It "a the oulv
medicine of its kind devised by an educated
and skilled physician.
= n :. s: !, 3, n s;, q Dsyon e.. CT
Water Of I6go that my eufIerings commenced. II
was close to my dine Of con6nemeut. took the
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Sossorsd 81. nosh.as dia ms any sSod. had
uCAvUtS SpdSu1S 4uu Web uS1IiOu8-Ou,u no vo0Rue
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LEX % ycq5 meG:pe and do ~. eSs one
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d.. Piefee's rooo-page illustrated book.
THE Peoples Medical Adviser" sent, paper.
bound, free for the cost of mailing only, a
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Address Dr. r v. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-18

Re Oure . Cold n O1e Day.
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the
money II it fails 70 cure. IS cents
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-18

4 course Of Hoods SaTsaparilla
taken now Win build up the system
aud prevent serious illness later
on. Get oaly Hoods.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-25
FAriL GAs EXPLOSION.
Two Men Killed and Three Iniured--Much
nnmnge 10 Property.

NEW YORK Dec. "A succession OF
explosions al the United States Acetylene
Tiguefvin, Company in Jersey City, to-
dav caused the loss Of two lives and
900 ono damages TO the works.
The dead are:
Max Grim.
There were only three other employees
i'm tho building az the time OF the ac-
cident and they received more or less in
juries
zol and Charles White
LANES Laebe. who was working half
"a block away WIS badly injured by q
nioce of the boiler A fragment OF the
ioiier tore the roof from a trolley car
some distance away.
is said that the first explosion was
dne to the boilers bursting and as the
sre proceeded 90 the various acid tanks
fbere was a succession OF deafening re-
Nearhv buildings as well as the Cen
,ral Panroad OF New Jersey trestle
cayeht ere but the losses were not seri-
c,,s In these instances.
Tho machinery of TIE local electric
vghtfne company was affected by the jar
"ercirc m, electric lights In various
hu'ldfngs 20 go out
May Grims body was blown through
,,,frar,y and torn 10 pieces. The body
~ Assistant Engineer Fowler was found
i'm The ruins OF the wrecked building