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The Portland daily press., 1897-02-02
charles Edward Bowdoin.

sCharles Edward Bowdoin,a foreman il
the paint shop Of the F. O.Bailey Com
pauy. diei at the Chadwic L house, where
years and months. MIR. Bowdoin was
q native of SAco. and lived there until
his removal to Amesbury, Mass, several
wears ago. He came to Portland two
wears ago. He leaves Fl We children and a
sister, Mrs. Eugene Bodwitch Of Old
Orchard Mr.. Bowden ssremains will be
inferred at Amesbury where his wife
died Just four years ago Sunday. He be-
longed TO the Odd Fellows and Red Men.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-02
The Grand Parada.

The last performance of the Grand Pa
rarda was given last evening to a very
large and brilliant audience at City
Hall. All the dances we're given, and
all the music of the piece. Misses Graf,
lies, Rogers and Gushing were warm
" applauded, and many of the dances
and marches were heartily encored.
Mueb pra,se is due to Mrs. q. J. FHr-
ripcton, president Of the Congress Square
Union. Mrs. Charles W. Allen, the mana
ger; Capt. G. M. Eddy, the director and
proprietor, and Mrs. A A. Kendall,
Mrs. Horny Blanchard, Mrs. Charles Il.
Balm, Mrs. E. A. Hunt, Mre. ii. M.
Cox and Mrs. w. I. kilborn. executive
committee of the Parada for the worthy
have put into the spectacle which made
it such decided success.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-02

A real naoking bird has esta blished
himself in the neigh 5orhood OF the Vest
srn Prom enade He is very TAME. so
tame in fact that he allows persons to
approach him and eats the crum bs which
they scatter Oh tie ground. Ii is rare
thing for q hooking bird to be seen in
Maine and it ia thought that this one
may have been somebody pet He was
first seen on the 18th Of January.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-02
Y. MI. @, A.


At the. meeting Of the Y. NJ. 9. A.
Congress last night there was good at
tendance, both OF members and invited
guests. The following measures were
presented: A resolution to the effect
that the arbitration treaty shorld not
be concluded with Great Britain; a
bill to prohibit the drinking of intoxi-
eating liquora; an act to amend the con-
stitution so as to establishaa inoresspsrma-
nent tariff resolve urging the passage
Of the srbiuration treaty with Great
Britain; resolve to increase the reeu-
ular army and an act to provide for the
reconstruction of ire national legisla-
tion. The bill adopting the metric sys-
tenn efawaiG hts ana measures was passed
by vote Of IS to !.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-02
CENTRAL LABOR UNION.
Officers Elected and Letters Read From
Senators Hale and Frye.

40 a largely attended meeting Of the
Central Labor Union last night the fol-
lowing Ulcers were elected:
President-E. II. Hatch.
Vice Presidential. b. Rogers
Recording Seeretary-A. 81. Berry.
Financial Sea- etary-W. L. Rowe.
Treasurer-A. Il. Alchorn.
Sergeant-at-Arms-W n. Curtis.
Auditors-A. II Berry, g. $. Jewett
W. Fl. Curtis.
Trustees-W. H.Lysette, 7. Shelvey,
James Kelley.
Communications were received from
Senators Frye and Hale in regard to
the seamen's bill. The meeting was a
very large one.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-02
REPUBLICAN CAUCUSES.

Inc RoDupllcaNs oI EoRul6Nu are ner0-
by notified to meet in caucus in their re-
spectiye ward rooms on Monday, Feb
ruary 10. 1897, at 7.80 o. clock in the eve
ming. for the purpose Of selecting seven
delegates from each ward to nominate
a candidate for Mayor also to nominate
candidates for one Alderman. three
Counoilmea, Warden, Clerk and two
Constables in each ward; also to select
five mem bers of ths Republican City
Committee from each ward, and in
Wards Q, 4, and candidate for mem
Der of the School Committee.
The polls will be kept open until .
O'Clock p. NJ, and for such further
time as any caucus may vote.
A check list, prepared by the Republi-
can City Committee, will be used in each
ward, and any person whose name has
not besn marked thereon as Republi-
can, will not be allowed too vote or take
any part in said caucus. Errors in
marking said lists will be corrected by
the several ward committees, who will
be in session for this purpose at Repub BILL
can Headquarters, Room {, Brown Block,
537 Ia Congress street, from 7.30 to 9
O. clock on tho evenings of the 9th, eth,
10th, 18th, 18th and 18th Of February,
inclusive, also at any time prior to 6
O'Clock in the afternoon on Monday,
February Is. 1897, but no corrections of
any kind will be made after the hour
above mentioned.
All Republicans are earnestly request
ed to see that their names are correctly
marked upon this list, also to be present
and take part in their respective ac0rd
cGUcuses.
To accommodate those residing within
the voting precint of Island Ward l and
Island Ward 2, tics caucus for Island
Ward l will be held at Long Island, and
for Island Ward at Peaks Island, at
Z. 80 p. M, on tho day appointed.
A plurality of the votes cast in any
caucus will be required to nominate can
didates for office.
all To ho mood Qt SaVnYHl
cuses will be prepared and printed by the
City Committee, aud will contain the
names of candidates for delegates to no.
inmate Mayor and all other ward Off
cers. Names of candidates for said dele
gates and ward officers will be placed
upon these ballots upon the written re-
quest of twelve voters residing in the
ward in which said offices are to be
filled, said request to be filed with the
chairman of the city committee on or
before 10 o'clock noon, Saturday. Febru-
AIRY 18th.
The Chairman and Secretary of each
oauoss will make rerord Of the names
of all persons for whom ballots are cast,
and the mum Der Of votes cast for each
candidate. and certify and deliver the
same at Republican headquarters, Room
8, Brown Block, Immediately after the
adjournment Of the caucus.
The delegates selected to attend the
meyoralty convention are requested to
meet at Reception hall, City Building,
on Wednesday, February IL, 1897, at 4
'clook in ths afternoon, for the pur-
pose of nominating candidate for May
or.
Per order of the Republican City Com
mittee.
GEORGE Fl. ALLAN, Chairman.
THOMAS A. BOWEN. Secretary.
Portland, February /, 1897.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-02

The Senate Monday ratified the treaty
regotiated with Japan. The treaty pnts
into operation at once the 10th article
of the treaty of commerce and naviga-
tion negotiated betw cen the United
States and Japan at Washington, Neyeln-
Der %, 1871, and proclaimed March VI,
1895. 1t goes into effect July IL, 1899,
to remain in force 10 years.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-02
Hearing Before Committee Inland
Fisheries and Game.


The hearing before the committee of
inland fisheries and game at the Repre-
seutatives' hall today, promises to bring
together the largest numb bar of these in-
terested In these matters that over as
ssmbled in Augusta. The railroads give
half RATES from all parts of the state,
and Commissioner Carleton, who will
take charge Of the herring on the part of
those supporting the increase OF appgc-
priatien and registry law for guides.
desires that rhere shall be an epportu-
uitY for an expression OF views flom
all who desire to be heard before the
committee. The hearing will be opened at
2 o'eock. 1t is hoped that those inter
ested in matters Of protecting the fisk
aud game interests will be present in
force. The exhibit of salmon aDd trout
eggs in the State House. in process of
hAtshing AMI In the different degrees
of maturity will amply repay a
visit to the State House on that occa.
sion.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-02

81 used DR.. Greene's Nervura blood and
nerve remedy, and every dose gave me relief
the moment took it; the pain is all gone and
I feel strong all day-in fact, feel like new
man. would not be without DR.. Greene's
Nervura blood and nerve remedy in the
house,
If constipated, use DIR. Greene's Cathartic
Pills with the Nervura. DIR. Greene, "a Temple
Place, Boston, Mass. the most successful
physician in curing nervous and chronic
diseases, can be consulted free, personally or
by letter.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-02

Mr.. Geo. II. Allan, who has been a
mauher Of the school committee for
some years from Ward 2, and whose term
expires this year, has declined to accept
a nomination. 1t is understood that mir.
Clarence W. Peabody, son Of Judge Pea
body, a graduate of Bowdoin college in
the class of 1898, will be come candi-
date for the position.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-02
DYSPEPSIA, DIZZY, WEAK.
DIR. Greene's Nervura Made Him
Strong and Well.

Mr.. Joseph E. Hood, 1919 Front St., woon-
socket, r. l., says:
81 felt weak and dizzy in the morning and
nv stomach would not digest well, and made
me feel so it would burst. l had excruciating
pain in the pit of my stomach at times.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-02
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS ToDAx.
DIED AT HIS WORK.
John Norton Expired Yesterday Forenoon
at Randall g. McAIlister's Wharf.

At about noon yesterday John Norton,
a eoal shoveller at Randall & McAllis-
ter's wharf, was taken suddenly i'll and
DR.. Bradford was summoned as soon as
possible, be died in a few minutes pro-
baby from heart disease. The deoeass
was about 40 or Do years of age and lived
at No. 6 Pleasant street. He was I'M
married.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-02

Ira A. Skillings of Yarmouth. aged
about 40 years, went out to his barn yes
tertiay morning to do the chores and on
the return to the. house dropped dead
from an attack of heart disease. He
leaves widow and one daughter.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-02

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take laxative Bromo ouinine Tablets. All drug
gists.refund the money II 1t falis 10 cure. 1oc.
The Portland daily press., 1897-02-02

Light grounds with
over-lapped thread
woven on the surface and
forming an almost invisi-
Bile check or stripe with
delicate interlined figures
and sprays in delicate
shades. combining to
make a very pretty effect.
Also one case all black.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-06-26
A FAST MAIL WEST.
An Early Morning Train to Be Run on the
Santa Fe Railroad.

AN Larry morning IRAN TO be hun on tne
Santa Fe Railroad.
KANSAS CRY. Mo-, June 1s.-Begin-
ming July l the Atchison, Topeka 4
Santa Fe railroad Co. will operate q
fast mail train west from Kansas City.
Since the establishment of the fast
mail service from st. Louis and Chicago
the business men of Kansas and Kansas
City have felt that they nave been dis.
eliminated against, and the victory
which has been won for this section
before congress and the post office de-
partment emphasizes the fact that the
commercial Importance of Kansas City
has ut last been recognized. The in.
auguration of the new schedule places
Kansas City in the same class with
other leading commercial centers Of
the United States.
The contract between the Santa Fe
Railroad Co. and the post Office depart
ioent was signed yesterday. The train
will leave Kansas City ut three a. IN.
and reach Newton Mt eight a. M, and,
returning, will leave Newton ut four
p. m. and arrive Mt Kansas City Mt nine
p. m. With the train service west con-
nections will be made ut Newton for
all points west and southwest. carry.
ing the Kansas City mail into Colorado
OH the day of its dcpar tnre and also
into Oklahoma, Indian territory and
Tcxns.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-06-26
KANSAS MlLLERs MEET.
Annual Convention OF the state Associate
Held at Newton.

Annual Convention Of the state Association
Held at Newton.
NEWTON, Kan, June 23.-The Kan
sas State Millers' association held its
annual convention here yesterday.
The members discussed the freight
rate question, the crop outlook and
various matters OF interest to the
trade. c. b. Hoffman. Of Enterprise,
read lengthy paper in which he ar
gued for lower rates from Kansas
points to the gulf, declaring the pres
ent rates discriminating. David d.
Kirk, Of Kansas City, gave the
millers some advice abodt mill
ing. lie said 1t would be better
II, instead of grinding all their grain,
they would store more OF II, which
would insure them more profit. Mr..
Kirk also said there would be no par
ticular object in reducing the gulf rate
because 1t might lead to reduction OF
rates into Kansas City. The following
officers were elected: President, b.
Warkentin, Newton; vice presidents,
Thomas Page, Topeka, and H. II.
Brown, Parsons; secretary, C. v. Top
ping, Enterprise; treasurer, j. w.
Krchbell, Mound Riage. The next
meeting will be held ut Ottawa.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-06-26
A Philoaonhic sMeen.

Rolling out Of Piccadilly into Berkeley
street came one OF those splendid old family
carriages, gorgeous with golden lions and
dragons, heavily hung with maroon trap.
pings, guarded by two maroon footmen in
the rear, driven by burly maroon coach.
man in q curly wig, containing two visions
in white with lovely bouquets. At that
moment a sweep and his friend were emery.
ing into Piccadilly, with blackened faces and
brushes, having evidently just transacted
some affair Of business, when this splendid
vehicle attracted their attention. Says one:
"Bill, I wish we was them!" Why" an.
swered Bill, much surprised. They'll have
to die the same as u.s." have just turned
over the "Meditations OF Marcus Aurelus"
in search OF some more profound reflection
upon the inequality of our lots on this ant
heap OF ours. And in vain.-London News.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-06-26
ForelEners In the Navy.

WASHINGTON, June 93.-While no
complete canvass has been made Of the
men employed in the United States
navy TO ascertain their nationality, n
navy department official said yesterday
that enough information was In pos.
session of the department 10 justify the
assertion that close on TO 80 per cent
Il them were foreigners. ''we have
made great progress in Americanizing
the navy the past few years." he said.
'Three years ago SO per cent. Of the
seamen on American naval vessels were
foreigners. The gain In Americans has
Il is-true. been principally through
naturalization
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-06-26
r.r rolor,ao uolIanv..

DENVER, Col, June 2a-For the en-
suing two years Colorado will be dis
tinguished rs the only state In the
union where the Fourth Of July,
Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years,
washington's birthday and Memorial
days are not legal holidays The dis
coyery has Just been made that an act
of the late legislature in regard 70
negotiable instruments repealed the
statute establishing the above named
holidays The only legal holidays
which have now been left In Colorado
ara Arbor day. Labor day End the Sci
Erdsv half holiday,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-06-26
NEW KANSAS HISTORY.
A Special Textbook for the schools That
WIN he brought Down to Date.

special Textbook Tor the SCHOOLS That
WIN he brought Down to Date.
TOPEKA, Kan, June 23.-Superih-
tcndent OF Public Instruction Stryker
gave it out that the Kansas history
that will hereafter be taught in the
public schools Of the state is being
written by E. B. Smith, who is now
conducting county normal ut st.
John. The history will contain
90 pages and will be bound
with and made part of the general
history adopted for the state schools
which is written by Mr.. Taylor. an
Ohio man. In what the history says
about the war there. is strong
union spirit manifested. "One,"
says Mr.. Stryker, that will please
the Grand Army of the Rebuff
lie" This general history will be
brought up to date, including the cleo
ton OF Mr.. Mckinley Us president OF
the United States, and the memorable
campaign that preceded II.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-06-26
Must he More strict.

TOPEKA, Kan, June 2S.-The county
superintendent of Kansas will soon
be notified by the educational depart.
ment OF the state to be more strict in
tine examination of applicants for
teachers certificates. Mr.. Stryker says
they are inclined TO be too lenient
with applicants, and to grant certifi.
Gates where the examinations do not
warrant IL,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-06-26
NEW SANTA FE ORDER.
All Employees OF the Company Prohibited
from Engaging In Other Business.

All Employees OF the Company Prohibited
from Engaging In Other Business.
TOPEKA, Kan, June a3.-Following
the recent discovery OF padded" pay
rolls on the Santa Fe road, President
L. p. Ripley has issued n circular to
the employees forbidding them to en-.
gage in any other business. 1t states
that the Santa Fe pays them for all
their time, and that 1t must be devoted
to the company's interests. 1t is man.
ifestly improper, the circular states,
that employees having charge Of the
purchasing or ordering of material or
the distribution of equipment, should
have any private interests to conflict
with their official duty.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-06-26
A FRuITLEss SEARCH.
Father OF Charley Ross, After IS Years OF
Waiting, Passes to Rest.

PHILADELPHIA, June 23.-Christian
X. Ross is dead Of heart disease ut his
home on Washington avenue, German
town. He was the father OF Charley
Ross, the famous stolen boy, and up to
his last illness he never gave up the
search for his missing son, whose All
duction startled Philadelphia on July
/, 1874, and became an unsolved mys-
terry the world over. In all the long
years since, aided by members Of his
family, he searched in vain. He was
not a wealthy man, but he had rich
relatives. and money was spent freely
to aid in the search.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-06-26
NO JOY IN IRELAND.
Erin's Sons Recall Wars for Freedom an,
Display black Flags.

Erin's Sons Recall Wars for Freedom and
Display Hack Flags.
DUBLIN, June aS.-There were few
Irishmen in Ireland last night who en-
deavored to have jubilee and enthuse
over having had queen for 90 years,
but they were not many. On the other
hand, there were demonstrations of
distinctly anti-jubilee character. The
Parnellites were very busy with coun-
ter-demonstrations. A procession went
through the streets carrying black
flag and n coffin labeled 'The British
Empire" and smashing the windows
of illuminated houses. In the evening
large meeting was held in the Dub
lin town hall in memory Of the rebel
lion Of '9S, and speeches were made
clarifying the men who We're the
heroes of that movement.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-06-26
A PART OF THE SHOW
But the Young Fellow Couldn't See II
without q Diagram.

The curtain had been rung down on the
last act OF that exciting melodrama, 'The
Power Of Beer" and the audience was leav.
ing the theater. On the faces Of the more
thoughtful was an expression Of sadness
somewhat akin to the look wherewith man
regards the bright coin pasted on the under.
side Of the tobacco dealers cigarcase. And
one man out Of the throng pushed his way
10 the box-oflice window.
"See here!" said he, excitedly; II want
my money back!"
Hum" said the ticket.seller, carelessly.
"It's IN outraged" said the man.
Eyes"
ITS swindle!" continued the man.
"Indeed."
aye. %You advertise a real robbery"
~ failed to see Ill"
"You did"
"And want my money back!"
"Now, see here!" said the ticket.seller,
leaning out Of the window; 1--WE had about
enough, and you get no money back, see!
That's where the robbery comes in, and II
you haven't mind enough to grasp 1t !
can't see that there's any kick due from you
NATURALIZATION Budget.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-06-26
Ere the Farewell Is Spoken

On the deck OF the steamer, or on board the
train that is to bear you away from those
dear to you, you will, il you are wise, have
safely slowed away in your luggage n suii'
cient supply OF that safeguard against Ill.
mercial travellers, tourists and pioneer emf.
grants concur in testifying to the fortifying
and saving properties of the great tonic
Use for constipation, bilousness, malarial
and kidney complaints and nervousness.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-06-26
Mny Move His ONCE.

KANSAS CITY, Kan, June 23.-The
fact that the receipts of the collector
of internal revenue for the Kansas dis.
trict will be almost doubled by the
transfer of the manufacture of butter.
Inc from Chicago to this city has led to
report that the Office of the internal
revenue collector would be moved
from Leaycnworth to this city.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-06-26
NO CIGARETTES FOR THEM.
Graduates and Students Of the Canton, o
High school File Articles.

Graduates ana students OF the Canton, D.,
High school File Articles.
CANTON, o., June 23.-The Canton
Anti-Cigarette league was incorporated
yesterday. This is the first league Of
the kind that has been granted articles
Of incorporation by the state. The
members are graduates and students
OF the Canton high school, and they
are apparently thoroughly in ear
nest in the work they have under
taken. The incorporation of the move
ment dates back to about year ago,
when number of girls banded them
selves together and agreed not to pat
ronize drug stores for ice cream soda
where cigarettes were sold, and they
sought to boycott the places by in
ducing others not to purchase. The
movement spread. and boys who prom
Used to be good were soon after taken
into membership.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-06-26
MA. CALHOUN HoNoRep.

President Mckinley Has Selected the Illl-
nois Man for Comptroller OF the Treas
ury.
WASHINGTON, June est Is learned
here that President Mckinley has de-
cidc6 upon William J. Calhoun, his re-
cent special commissioner to Cuba, for
comptroller of the treasury. 1t Is
believed Mr.. Calhoun will accept
the place, and II he does his name
will be sent to the senate before
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-06-26
JUDGE W. J. CALHOUN.

appointed Special Commissioner to Cuba.)
the end of the present week. The
Office carries salary Of $500,
and is one of the most important
connected with the government. The
comptroller Of the treasury is almost n
law unto himself. He exercises in fis-
cal matters more power than belongs
to any other official, not even except
ing the president of the United States.
The treasurer cannot legally spend
dollar contrary to the advice and di.
rection of the comptroller.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-06-26
Ex.Treasurer hartley Guilty.

OMAHA. Neb.. June 23.-After one
night spent in the jury room the jury
before which was tried the case of the
state of Nebraska against ex-State
Treasurer J. S. BARLEY returned YER
dict finding the defendant guilty Of
embezzling the sum OF si51,0OO. He
was charged with taking saOi, 200, but
q credit Of $500 was allowed him by
the jury, there being evidence to show
that he had checked that much out Of
private funds. He was remanded TO
iail TO await sentence.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-06-26
Railway sold Cheap.

KANSAS CRY, No, June ss.-Yester-
day at the courthouse in this city the
Kansas City a Southwestern railway
was sold under mortgage 10 Q. A.
Brady for stoo.ea The road Il ten
miles long and extends from Westport
lguthsnst IlNll built b. W Wiunss'
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-06-26

CENTER RIDGE, Ark, June lS.--Dr.
Chamness, the most prominent physi-
clan in the community, while asleep
on the front porch Of his residence,
was shot by some one hiding in the
darkness, with Winchester, the ball
penetrating his brain, causing instant
death. Officers and citizens IRE scour-
ing the country for the assassin.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-06-26

GREAT BEND, Kan, June 23.-While
men were burning weeds near Film
wood yesterday, with n patent weed
burner" 200 acres Of wheat belonging
TO William HOLMAN caught fire and
were entirely consumed. The wheat
was just ready for harvest, the esti-
mated yield being IS bushels per acre.