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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-28
THE UP-COUNTY ELECTRlCS.
Prom oters of the Enterprise Are Peg
ging Away.

Preliminary Survey Nearly Completed
The Route-Attitude of the Towns.
The preliminary survey of the West
brook, Windham and Harrison electri
railroad is nearly completed, 20 out o
the 20 miles having been completed. Elk
County Commissioner Tolman is i,
charge of the party which consists be
sides himself, of ex-County Commission
er Elbridge Lord, Mr.. Dickinson and two
assistants.
The route of the survey starts from
the corner of Bridge and Main street,
In Westbrook and takes the old Gorham
road, running to South Windham via
Mark Moses's corner. This corner IL
about two miles from Gorham village
and the character of the road provides
that 1t shall not go nearer Gorham vii
lage than this. From South Windham
the survey runs direct to North Wind
ham by the river road, going by way Of
Newhall and North Gorham. From
North Windham the route takes tt {
direct stage route through Raymond
and Casco to Naples. where will be the
first terminus of the road.
All the towns but Windham have acted
handsomely by the road. Naples, Cascc
and Raymond have each voted to take al
much stock as the law of municipal in.
take about 1000, Casco ABOUT $40, O0C
and Raymond about $4,000. 1t was hoped
that Windham would take S21, 900 but the
people of East Windham, Windham
Centre, Ireland and the Land Of Nod,
were too strong for the people of those
parts of the town that would be reached
by the road. However, there is no doubt
that the matter. will be brought up again
at the March town meeting, and the
friends of the road hope to carry the day.
The city of Westbrook was asked to take
$50, coo of the stock, and it is not certain
yet whether Westbrook has done it or not.
At a special election in August, the
friends of the road had 11S majority, and
The city government, however, claim
that under the general law the city can-
not thus loan it's credit without two
thirds vote. 1t will probably require
the lawyers and judges to settle the dis
pute.
1t is intended that the new road shall
carry freight as well as passengers. IT
was expected to cost about $500, 600.
The officers of the road are:
PRESIDENT. CLARK Scates.
Treasurer-C. M. Warehouse.
Clerk. FL. Tolman.
Observation-Disclosures. Waterhouse, Tolmani
and Scates, Russell d. Woodman, w. M.
Bradley, Arthur NJ. Merrill and G. b.
Woodman.
The plan of the managers is to get
towns to take about. $75, 900 of stock.
Then they expect individuals to take
s25, 900. With these amounts raised there
Is expected to be no difficulty in getting
enough to complete the road.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-28
PERSONAL.

DR.. Stanley P. Warren has returned
from New York.
Mr.. Arthur E. Farnsworth- of the rail
way mail service, is enjoying vacation.
Mr.. E. G. SWEET will deliver his lect-
ure on picturesque Maine," in the
Deering Star course, December 30th.
The Misses Steed, who have been visit
ing their parents in the Old Country the
past year, returned to this city Tuesday.
Miss G. Hunter of this city was brides
maid at the Lapham-Lounsberry we'd
ding at Brookline, Mass, Tuesday. The
bridesmaid wore pink organdie, over pink
silk and carried white crysanthemums.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-28
VIOLET LUNCHEON AT OWEN,
MOORE & CO.'S.

The "Violet Luncheon at the store of
Owen, Moore Co., is attracting many
complimentary comments. The decora-
lions of hand painted china. embroidered
doylies, all violet decorated, have made
combination dainty and attractive.
All ladies, and they are many, who have
been in. express their appreciation of tho
various pleasant features OF. this attrac-
tive flower luncheon. The lunches them
selves are delicious and the menu is
changed daily. 1t will be worth your
while to look at the attractive arrange
ment of the table and try the dishes.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-28
The PRESS.
BRIEF JoTTInos.

The Samaritan Association will meet
at Bramhal League, Brackett street,
Thursday afternoon.
The Maine Central has received guam
tity of new Style lanterns for use at the
stations along the line. They are the
same as the gas lanterns formerly in use
in this city.
The work of taking down the stage in
the Auditorium has begun. The gallery
will remain until next March.
At the meeting of the First Parish
Unity, Mrs. Edward NJ. Rand was elected
president to ill an existing vacancy.
1t was beautiful Indian summer day
yesterday.
The first meeting of the S. P. C. A.
this autumn, was held in the directors
room of the Union Mutual Life Insur.
anoe company yesterday afternoon.
Commissioner of Public Works Fernald,
went to Cliff island yesterday and
looked over the location for public
highway.
A dance was given by the employees
Shaw's grocery store at Willard pavilion
last evening. Hamilton orchestra fur
nished music, and Mr.. Charles Willard
catered.
The chemical engine which has been
at the works of the Portland Company
for repairs during the last week. was re-
turned to its house yesterday.
A case Of diphtheria was reported yes
terday forenoon at 81 1-2 Middle street.
Detective Fred L. Odlin of Lewiston
and Deputy Sheriff o. T. Despeaux of
Brunswick passed through this city yes
terday with the four burglars arrested
at Lawrence, Mass, Monday.
Next Sunday George R. Stevens will
ride 100 miles, five times over "a 20-mile
course through Portland, Dunstan and
Saco to make record for the new chain
less Columbia wheel. He will have six
pace makers.
A gentleman well known in Portland
as a postage stamp collector, recently
had in his possession a little book of some
GO or so foreign stamps valued at over
Sl400.
The Currentls Events ,club will be adj
dressed at 1920 O'Clock Friday morning
GAoVClA1uy AOuhC w LIZ O11UOu, Oli
American Politics. BeingEa special
day each member is privileged to bring a
guest.
I Mr.. 7. 81. johnson who sold his house
on the corner of Congress and Vaughan
streets, to the Eye and Ear Infrmary,
to be used as school for nurses, has
bought the house of Henry P. Cox, ESQ.,,
corner of West and Carleton streets.
Thatcher Relief Corps, No. 20. have
been invited to meet with Mrs. Cum
mings. PSI Congress street, Friday after
noon, October Goth, to work on the quilt
for the fair to be held November 4th
and 9Th. The ladies will carry a lunch.
Tea and coffee will be served. A large
attendance is requested.
The members of the Catholic. Total Al
stinence society will have group photo.
graph taken this evening AFT A q TT hall
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-28
MEAHER-GRAY.

A quiet homo wedding occurred at the
residence of Mrs. A. 81. Meaher last eve
ming when her daughter, Miss Alice Mil
dred Meaher was united in marriage to
Mr.. Leon Arnold Grey of this city. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. Rollin
I. Hack and none but few of the rela-
tiyes of the young couple were pres Mt
The wedding march from "Lohengrin, !"
was played by the BRIDES cousin, Mr..
William 81. Davis of this city. They were
the recipients of many handsome presents
testifying Of the high esteem in which
the happy young couple are held by their
many friends. Mr.. and Mrs. Gray will
leave today for weeks wedding tour
in the eastern part of the state, after
which they will reside in this city.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-28
He WILL LEAVE THE STATE.

For some time clerk in one of the
grocery stores at the West End has been
9urloining goods to the aggregate value
of hundreds of dollars taking
at different times cigars, provisions and
household utensils. A few days ago he
was detected in the act and discharged.
His employer refused to prosecute him
on condition that he leave the state
which he promised to do Immediately.
He came from town in Massachusetts.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-28
PORTLAND GOLF CLUB TOURNA.
MENT,

A handicap tournament of the Portland
Golf club will be held On the club grounds
On Saturday, October 3Oth. The ladies'
play will be over nine holes, and as many
as can are requested to play in the morn.
mems tournament will be an IS hole and
members desiring to play are requested
Go be on the grounds as soon after 1.30
y. M, as possible.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-28

Exclusive One collection that
Jacket. catches the fancy of
tasteful people is made
up of plain cloth, black, tan, green,
mode and blue, lined throughout with
Rhadame silk, embroidered back and
front, perfect fitting.
We cali them worth $500, our
price is $3.50
The age-herald., 1897-09-11

be recited to the congressional commit tee by Gen. Joseph Wheeler, congress- man from this district. Gen. Wheeler left for Washington yesterday to mest with tine committee and accompany them on their visit to the south.
 Deputy Collector Logwood and Dep uty Marshall Mayhall made raid near Good Springs. in Limestone county, and destroyed two stills, one a copper still with a capacity of forty gallons, and a fifty-gallon tank still The owners are not known to the officers and no arrests were made.
 Information from Courtland, Ala, says that but for the vigilance of B. F. stott. a white farmer near Hillsboro, there might have been a serious wreck on the eastbound Memphis and Charles ton passenger train yesterday stott discovered a rail that had been warped ard spread. He Jagged the train, which came few minutes after his discovery, and prevented a serious accident.
The age-herald., 1897-09-11
A VERMILLl0N HUE
Applied to the Little Town of PrattyiIe by a
 Well Known Citizen.

Special 10 The AgeHerald.
 Prattville, Sept. 10.-7James McG,on, one of the citizens of this place, after inlbit.ng a few drops Of the stuff de nominated ''red-eye,, a, few evenings age proceeded 10 paint the town red. After he had dosTe a very good job he chanced to meet the town marshal. They had several bouts on Main street, when it was decided that Marshal Slough was winner, and the citizen should go to the town entertainment hall tll The next morning, when his honor Mayor Burns, would sit as a court of claims 10 decide what the job of painting was worth. His honor, after hearing all the testimony, decided that $50 would be a reasonable price for the job of painting, and very promptly placed that amount opposi. e he name of said citizen.
The age-herald., 1897-09-11
COTTON STATISTICS.

Washington, Sept. 10.-fThe returns fol cotton to She department of agriculture indicates an average condition of 7S.; on Sept. l. as compared with S69 or Aug. l, a decline of S.6 points Average condition Sept 1, 1896, was GAP, and i;he average condition on Sept. 1 for the last ten years is 79.2.
 There has been a marked decline in almost all the states of principal pro- duction, the decline in Georgia being It points; in Arkansas 13; in Louisiana, 12; in Texas Alabama and South Carolina, s; in Tennessee, q in Mississippi and in North Carolina, 2 points.
 The only exception to the rule is Ok lahoma, where the condition shows an improvement of g points. The drouth that so long prevailed throughout the greater portion Of .he cotton belt has been followed in many important sec tors by excessive rains, which have done great damage ito the crop. Rust and shedding are reported from hundreds of counties, and the statement, mo top crop" is very frequent.
 The averages of the states are as follows: Virginia, 90; Nol tn Carolina, S5; South Carolina, S4; Georgia, 80; Florida, S6; Alabama, so; Mississippi, S1; Louisi- ana. 7S; Texas, 70; Arkansas, 75; Tennes- see, IT; Missouri, 81; Indian Territory, 93; Oklahoma, 95.
The age-herald., 1897-09-11
CAPITAL CHAT.
Things Going On and Being Talked About in
 Montgomery.

Special eo The Age-Herald.
 Montgomery, Sept. 10.-The scare which prevailed here wheA the announcement was made that yellow fever existed at Ocean Springs has entirely subsided.
 II was occasioned by the fact that a number of Montgomery people had re- cenly returned from Ocean Springs, but these have been removed from the city.
 All precautionary methods to prevent the germs from citing into the city are bsfag taken, and there is nc occasion for alarm.
 Gov. Johnston is still absent at Tate Springs with Mrs. Johnston, who is still fndisposed. It is believed he will not return until Monday.
 Superfn endert Of Education Turner is still at his home in St. Clair county, where he is confirad to his bsd. He has been expected at his office here for some days, and the people of several coun- ties are awaiting his coming with inter- est, as he has the appointment. of eev- eral county supernten1ents to annouce. There Is a spirited contest on for Mont gomerys superintendency. Dr. J. J. Hunter, MT. Morgan G.lmer and Mr. w. c. Holt, the presenl. incumbe mt, being the asIdrants.
 Capt. Charlie Aiken, of the state war department, returned from Eufaula this morning, where he assisted in conduct ing the reorgaaiz2 tion of the Eufaula Rif1eS
The age-herald., 1897-09-11
A GRAND OCCASION
Will Be the Alabama Day at the Tennessee Cen
 tennial.

Special to The Age-Herald.
 Huntsville, Sept. 10.-It is the inten- ton of the business men of Huntsville to make Alabama day at the Tennessee Centennial one of the biggest days Of the fair if honest effort can accomplish this end. A delegation of about three hundred people of the city will leave here in the morning of Sept 2S on . special train with Pratts Military band, which distine eushed itself in Nashville at the last Confederate reunon. Be- side this, large number are expected to join the crowd from various points in the county. Every man will wear a badge stating that sl'e is from Hunts vile and Madison county. Gov. John ston will be-invited to come to this city and go to Nashville with the crowd
 The Evening Tribune will suspend publication on Alabama day, and the entire force will go to Nashville in a body.
 Sheffield will make an effort to secure the proposed government armor plate plant, and the city's advantages will
The age-herald., 1897-09-11

all three women were unusually accom- piished linguists.
 A second crusade against the George town establishment was inaugurated by the society women of the city a couple Of years ago, and from that time the ru- mors of crooked work in the dealing of thd stud game date. Men who had bee heavy losers in the game began to ob- serve that two men whom they did not know particularly well were getting all the hands night after night. It has been pretty clearly established now that these two men were stool pigeons of the mis- tress of the house, who finding her profits from the rake-off steadily diminishing by reason of the persistent fight made against her by women whose husbands and brothers were her plunging patrons. employed her skill with the cards to deal the hands to the two mysterious men then division of the spells after the game. The son of a United States sena- tor from the west was among the first to notice the way the game was going. One night, over a. year ago, he rose from the table at dawn, after having lost heavily for several hours.
 Madam he said to the dealer. "if your voice were not as mellow as notes from an old harpsichord, and did not truth beam from your eyes I should be sorely tempted to call you a swindler"
 The woman smiled at him vaguely.
 My dear little boy" sine said finally, 'I should seriously resent your manner od speech | know; but ana penitent. I had the pleasure, before you had adVanc- ed beyond knickerbockers, of bringing your stainless, dignified father to the brink of ruin. Thus, you will perceive. our score is nearly even. But I will re- mind you that your father was never blackguard, even if he was al thief. You may leave the house."
The age-herald., 1897-09-11
THE CAMP MEETING
Which Has Been in Progress Near MiIlport Has
 Closed Personal.
spcc,al to The .Age-Herald.

Spcctal to The Age-Herald.
 NGiEport. Ala, Sept. 10.--A Methodist eamp-mesting, one mile from MiIlport closed yesterday. Those who controlled the meding claim sand flea lion, and the exercises were full of excitement. They eonteni that constant praye. with great faith brings the Hcly Ghost in as great power as in the days of ihe apostles They place little stress on educated min- isters.
 Judge s. H. sprott, accompanied by Solicitor L. D. Godfrey, having closed court at Vernon, came over to Miilport ca Saturday and attended camp-mee:- ing on Sunday.
 Ms susie Gibson, of West Point, Miss, and wife of one of the contractors on the neiw road through Pickens, is spending some time with relatives in Millport.
 Miss Lula Pearson, of Birmingham, is in Millpoli, wis. ling relatives.
 F. P. Ezele, of West Point, Miss, has moved his family to this place. In ad- ditio.a to his business as drummer, he will establish drug business here.
The age-herald., 1897-09-11
RECEIPTS AND EXPENSES
Of the State Treasurys Fiscal
 Year.
INCREASE OCCURS IN BOTH
Though That of ire Disbursements Will Exceed the Collections This, Caused by the
 Number of Appropriations.
Special to The Age-Herald.

Special to The Age-Herald.
 Montgomery. Sept 1O.-The fiscal year with the Alabama state treasury con- cludes on Sept. 30, but it is already evil dent that the receipts for this year will be between $50,0OO and $6O,000 in excess of those of last year, whereas the in crease in the disbursements will reach probably $2Oe,ooO.
 This increase in disbursements is due to the expense of the last legislature, which cost the state $53,o0o; an addi- tional interest of $70,000 on the bonded indebtedness of the state, by reason of the increase of the contract rate on the graduated bonds; an additional appro- priation of s15,00O by the last legislature to the Girls Industrial school at Mon tevallo; an increase in the appropria- tion to the Deaf, Dumb and Blind insti- ute at Talladega of $11 ,000, and an in- crease in payments from the school fund of $330O0 for public school pur- poses; the appropriation for codifying the laws, $12,OO0
 These several appropriations con- sumed> $194,000 of the increase in dis bursements and the balance represents the increase that Is natural, in the ex- pense account of a growing state. Had it been possible to avoid these several extraordinary expenses. and had it not been for the Lott shortage, the treasury would have shown profit this year of considerably over S60,000.
The age-herald., 1897-09-11
DAMAGE SUITS HE RESULT
LEADER AND WOODS TO SEEK RE-
 TAXATION BY LAW.
H. \. Mckinney Will Probably Re the First Sued, as He Signed the Affidavit That
 Caused Their Arrest.

Special to The Age-Herald.
 Bessemer, Sept, 10.-A damage suit will shortly be flied by each of the reg istrars recently arrested and lodged in jail accused of issuing sprious registra- tion certificates.
 N. H. Words acknowledged this after noon that both he and Leader would sue for damages, but would not give the names of the parties against whom the suits will be flsd. It is supposed that MT. H. A. Mckinney will be the first named as he signed the affidavit on which they were arrested. However. more than one will be implicated.
 Corn= Illus Gallagher an old citizen of Bessemer died yesterday afternoon. The funeral took place from St. Aloysius church today.
 The survey of the Alabama Great Southern extension to the chert pit mar the Howard Harrison works, is com pleted and the work of grading and laying of tracks will be begun tomor- row. The projectors have extensive contracts with Meridian and New Or l5anS for chert.
 The election situation remains the same Both parties are working like IroJans and to suggest the winner would be guess work. The registration mud dle makes E'o material difference in the situation
The age-herald., 1897-09-11
Notice to Creditors of Victor
 $. Gage.
R. J. Baker, Jr., and James E. Webb, Jr,
 Assignees, vs. Victor $. Gage.

R. J. Baker, Jr, and James E. Webb, Jr.,
 Assgnees, vs. Victor s. Gage.
 In Chancery Court of Jefferson County. To the Creditors of said Victor s. Gage.
 You, and each of you, are hereby notified that in and by decree of said court rendered in said above stated cause on to-wit: the 17th day of April, 1897, the above named complainants were required to file their accounts accompanied by vouchers, for partial settlement of their administration of the assets of the trust estate assigned to them by Victor s. Gage. And that in and by said decree the register was or dered to appoint a day for the making of said settlement before him and that he give notice of the filing of said accounts and the day so appointed for such settlement addressed to the creditors of said Gage by publication once week for three conseeu- tive weeks in some newspaper published in the city of Birmingham.
 Now, therefore, the publication of this notice for three consecutive weeks, in The Age-Herald will notify you that on the 26th day of August, 1897, said complainants filed their accounts with vouchers re- quired by said decree.
 And that the register has set and appoint ed Monday, the 10th of September 1897 as the day for auditing said accounts, and making said settlement.
 You, and each of you, may be present at said time and place, you so desire.
 CHAS. A. SENN, S-2S-sat-5t Register
The age-herald., 1897-09-11
KILLED BY A FRIEND.
Robert Preston Cut to Death by Perry Smp-
 son-Both Were Farmers.
Special to The Age-Herald.

Special to The Age-Herald
 Huntsvills, Sept 10.-Robert Prestcn was killed at Plevna Ala, last night by Perry Simpson.
 Both are farmers and have families. Preston and Simpson were lifelong friends and were out on a spree together. At Plevna they bought a can of cove oysters and this coused the trouble. One wanted to put vinegar in the oysters and the other did not. Preston got some rocks and began to disfigure Simpson, who now had his knife, and began to cut him. Preston was dsambowelled.
 Simpson came to Huntsville today and surrendered to the authorities. He is now in jail.
The age-herald., 1897-09-11
WANTED PfSSES.
Memphis and Charleston Fast Mail Held by
 Deputies.

Special to The AGe-Heraid.
 Decatur, Sept. 10.-Owing to the con- tinued refusal of the Memphis and Charleston road to furnish passes for the quarantine officers, and as threatened by the authorities. at APO this afternoon the east bound fast mail was stopped by the quarantine officer and a posse of deputies just outside the city limits and held until the train could be inspected.
 The officers had orders to arrest the crew of the train after they arrived in the city unless they compiled with the red flag signal. Only one person from the infected district with ticket for De- catur was on board. This will be kept up until the road recognizes the quarantine.
The age-herald., 1897-09-11
Estray Notice.

The State of Alabama, Jefferson county. Probate Court. Taken up by J. w. Barley on the 18th day of August, 1897, and estray- Peace for Precinct No. 2, two certain mules described as follows:o One black horse mule IA hands high, age years; one dark bay mare mule 1ils hands high, age two years. And valued at $50.
 Witness my hand this 2Gth day of August 1897. M. T. PORTER,
 Judge of Probate for Jefferson County.
 aug-26-1w-3w
The age-herald., 1897-09-11
ED. PERKINS IN JAIL.
The Murderer of Ann Hughes Refused Bai by
 the Mayor.

Special to The Herald.
 Columbus, Sept. 10.-The negro Ed Perkins, who is suspected of having murdered Ann Hughes for her money, on the night of Aug. 91, had a preliminary hearing before Mayor Donnell today and was committed to jail without bail to await the action of the grand jury.
The age-herald., 1897-09-11
DEATH OF W. W. PERKINS.
A Prominent Merchant of SpringviIe Passed
 Away at His Home.
Special to The Age Herald.

Special to The Age Herald.
 Springville, Sspt. low. W. Perkins, Jr., died this evening at o'clock. Flu neral from Cumberland Presbyterian church Sunday, Sept. 12 MT. Perkins has been engaged in the mercantile business at Springville for mora than twenty years
The age-herald., 1897-09-11
WITH THE ALABAMA EDITORS.
What the Clever Fellows Are Thinking and
 Writing About.

The subscribers of the Lamar Demo- crat have not besn sending the editor any produce Of late, if the following from the Democrat Is any criterion:
 People who survive the present ad- mihistration will be well educated and thoroughly hungry"