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Evening journal., 1898-12-09
SOCIAL AID PERSONAL NOTES

John and Owen Sheridan, OF this
city, now in The Signal Corps, are
stationed at Camp McKensie, Georgia.
They report quite cold weather there.
William Duncan is i'll at his Second
street residence.
James G. Knowles, OF the Knowles
Woolen Mill, of this city, is spoken OF
40 a possible candidate for the United
States senatorEhip.
Samuel Guthrie. who has been indis-
posed for some time, is reported much
imnroVed.
Evening journal., 1898-12-09
DEATH OF A VISITOR
4 BOYS HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANNI-
VERSARY-OTHER NEWS OF
STAFFORD.

& BOYS HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANNI-
VERSARY-OTHER NEWS OF
STAFFORD.
Special Correspondence evening Journal
Seaford, Dec. S.-Alexander Geilon;
of Easton, Mi, who was visiting Spen-
GER Curby. died at the latter's resi-
deuCe yecterday morning, the cause
being Old age The funeral took place
to-day from her residence. Rev. S. j.
Smith officiated. lntermenr WAS nude
in the NJ. P Churchyard.
Charles Lewis. OF Les Angeles, Cal,
and Miss Ida Kinder, near here. were
married Wednesday evening at Bethel,
in the NJ f. Church. Rev. ]. NJ. Fogle
tied the knot. The church was hand
|somely decorated for the occasion and
was a scene Of greet beauty After
the ceremony a reception was rendered
them at the residence Of the brides
parents. The bride was beautifully
gowned in white taffeta. trimmed with
mousselfne de sole. She carried
chrysanthemums. and was the recip-
lent OF many valuable and handsome
presents. Subsequently Mr.. and Mrs.
Lewis left ON a wedding trip to the
West
BY entertaining q number OF his
friends, Edward Mcdowell celebrated
the 18th anniversary Of his birth yes
terday evening ait his home. The even
ing was pleasantly spent in various So
cial amusementE. and refreshments
were served. Among those present
were: Miss Eva Cooke. Miss Kathar-
inc Pennington, Miss Mary Neal, the
Misses Greenabaum. Miss Maggie Hus-
ton. Miss Ethel DonOho, Dale Coul-
bourn, Wilbur Hurley. Joseph Ship.ey
Harris Stephenson and Harris Chip
man.
Mrs. Phillip Richards, Of Bridgeville
was in town to-day.
DR.. NJ. S. Osler, Of Galestown' Md.
Was in town yesterday.
Evening journal., 1898-12-09

1t is time to think of Xmas
buying, and on that particular
point we want 10 say that you
will find our stock larger and
more varied than ever before,
We invite you to the store and
If YOU are undecided in regar d
TO your present it might be
The means of helping you to a
decision
Evening journal., 1898-12-09
$500

A regular
all over stuffed Turk
ish Rocker in best
leather. Spring seat,
back and arms. One
of these inviting rest
full chairs that you
sink into and it makes
you feel as if it had
been made to your
special order.
Evening journal., 1898-12-09
ADMIRAL scHLEY's TRIAL TRIP


Tomorrow or early next week the
American Mail Steamship Company's
new steamer. Admiral Schley, will
leave CrampE yard for her trial trip,
lust outside the capes. This will be
the third OF the admirals to go on her
speed test. and the last. the Admiral
Farragut. will leave the yard in about
ten days afterwards. The Admiral
Sampson, the second to be completed
which made the run from Philadel-
phia to Port Antonio via Santiago de
CuLa in four days. sailed on her re-
turn trip from Port Antonio yesterday
Captain McGrafh, late Of the steamer
Beverly (Br.) is 20 command the
Schley, and his place on the formel
steamer has been taken by Captair
IsraeA. Of the steamer Ethelred CBrJ
Evening journal., 1898-12-09
GOING TO GEORGIA.

Major William J. Black and his as
sistant, Thomas Holcomb, both Of this
city, left last evening for Macon, Ga,
where Major Black win be engaged
for some time in paying off the gov
ernment troops stationed there.
Evening journal., 1898-12-09

Don't buy until you have seen the
New Ludwig Piano. 515 Shipley street.
Evening journal., 1898-12-09
NO MEFTING on COTTNCIL

Members of Council appeared at the
mayors office last evening, but no
meeting was held, It being postponed.
Evening journal., 1898-12-09
NEWS OF NEW CASTLE.
NEW cAsTLE REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE OR RENTING. 73 South
Fifth St., New Castle; brick house; slote
roof; seven rooms and BATH range; hot
and cold water; gas; plastered Summer
Kitchen; good cellar; best location In
city; newly papered; perfect condition;
'nm ediate possession; easy terms. Apply
G W. Edwards, Evening Journal offlce
Wilmington. or Julian d. Janvier, New
Castle. Del.
Evening journal., 1898-12-09

Oak

Bookcase with open
front, brass rod and
rings for curtain. Ad-
Unstable shelves and
carved back at top
Stands 5 feet high.
Larger sizes at $4.75,
$3.50, etc.
Evening journal., 1898-12-09
So 90
Inlaid

mahogany top and
shelf Parlor Table.
Shaped French legs
and polished. Did you
ever see a genuine
mahogany Table at
this price before? We
never did.
Evening journal., 1898-12-09
THE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS
try in The Spring.

is due not only to the originality and
simplicity of the combination, but also
to the care and skill with. which it is
manufactured by scientific processes
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only, and we wish to impress upon
all the Importance of purchasing the
true and original remedy. AS the
genuine Syrup of Figs is manufactured
by the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP 90.
only, q knowledge of that fact viii
assist one in avoiding the worthless
limitations manufactured by other par
ties. The high standing of the CALI.
FoREIA FIG SYgUP Co. with the medi-
cal profession, and the satisfaction
which the genuine Syrup of Figs has
given to millions of families, makes
the name of the Company q guaranty
of the excellence of its remedy. It is
far in advance of all other laxatives,
as it acts on the kidneys, liver and
bowels without irritating or weaken
ing them, and it does not gripe nor
nauseote. In order to get its beneficial
effects, please remember the name OF
the Company
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YORK, M
Evening journal., 1898-12-09

After January 1st we will largely m
crease our stock Of Harness and Turf Goods,
Trunks and Bags and will carry a complete
line of everything for the Horse and Tray
eler. Owing to this, we are compelled to
close out our Leather Goods Department
to give us more room and better facilities
for handling other lines Of goods.
Evening journal., 1898-12-09
$I.25

$3.50. Beautiful col
orings and designs in
large and small size
Moquette Rugs. At
S. extra long hair
goat Rugs lined. Col
ors White, Black and
Gray.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-17
LEWISTON STRIKE MAY END.
All the Operatives VIII Vote on Question
To-day.

Lewiston, March 16.-According to
John B. Cassista, the president of the
Androscoggin weavers' union in this city,
tomorrow will decide the fate of the
Androscogg1n strike, as at that time a
vote will be taken by the Androscoggin
operatives in regard to going back to
work. A meeting of the weavers was
held this afternoon in the Central Labor
union hall, and as some expressed the
opinion that the majority of the operatives
wanted to 60 back to work under the
reduction, the weavers voted that they
would leave the matter in the hands
of all the operatives, and if the majority
Of them decided to go back then the
weavers, who are the heart and soul Of
the strike, will vote to return.
A mass meeting of the operatives has
been called for tomorrow at 2 p. M, in
the Dominican hall.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-17
Weather Observation.

The agricultural department weather
bureau for yesterday, March Is, taken
at 8 p. m, meridian time, the observa-
ton for each section being given in this
order: Temperature, direction of wind,
state of weather:
Boston, IS degrees, S, cloudy; New
York, 40 degrees, Sc, clear; Phila-
delphia, 46 degrees, S, cloudy !;
Washington, so degrees. S, cloudy; Albany,
AZ degeres, S, clear; Buffalo, 81 degrees,
S. clear Detroit, ,62 degrees, SW, p. cloudy
Chicago, 56 degrees. W, clear; st. Paul,
40 degrees. NV, cloudy; Huron, Oak, 32
degrees, NV, clear; Bismarck, 26 degrees,
NV CLOUDY; jacksonville, rs degrees, Sc,
clear.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-17

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
Its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeables substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA F5e syrup co.
SAW FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. KY. New YORK. RK
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-17

that the suggestion that the President
haa liked date for the adjournment OF
Congress or desired to fix date, or had
expressed hope that Congress would ad-
Journ by a certain date, was absolutely
without foundation and ridiculous. Con-
gress could not adjourn except by ma
yor1ty vote Of its members and he had no
doubt that every member responsible 10
MS conscience and his country would GO
MS duty as he saw 1t, in the matter OF al
lournment as in everything else
MIR. Norton, Democrat OF Ohio, PAID a
high tribute to the patriotism ana Juug-
ment Of the President. He said ne 1eareo'
however, that Mr.. Mckinley WAS beset as
Grant was when he wished to recognize
the Independence of Cuba by trocna
which would require the genius or dod 10
surmount He declared that 1t was the
duty of Congress to remain at its post ana
see what was to besdone. Ii war was not
upon us Congress had made a mistake in
practically abdicating it's powers and
placing $50, 900 in the President
hands, II it was upon us, 1t was the
right that tho President should give back
to- Congress she confidence it has reposed
in him. Irrespective of party. Congress
t'should know whether 1t was to be peace
or war.
Mr.. Savers. Democrat of Texas, con-
tributed something to the controversy
relative to the advantages possessed Dy
the Southern cotton mills.
The debate drifted back to the bill anu
MesBrs. Sperry, Republican OF Connectl-
cut Shafroth, Populist of COLORADO, Love,
Demo- Of Mississippi, Mcdowell.
Democrat of Ohio and Griffith, Republl-
can of Indiana, discussed various features.
Mr. Colson, Republican of Kentucky
denounced the election law passed by the
Kentucky legislature over the veto OF
Gov Bradley.
Mr.. Lentz, Democrat of Ohio, endorsed
the appropriation for pneumatic tubes
service in New York, Boston and Ph1la-
delphia and lively debate followed.
Mr.. Fitzgerald, Democrat of Massachu-
setts, asked it 1t was not true that
thousands of letters had been destroyed
recently by an accident in one OF the New
York tubes.
Mr.. Mah:ny, Republican of New York,
said that the tubes which had been In
operation of six years in Boston and had
been an unqualified success. 1t was a
curious coincidence that just before this
appropriation came up in the House,
Slight accident always occurred IN New
York, where the service was under control
of Republican faction which was op-
posed to the faction, one OF the leaders OF
which was interested in the tube company.
Mr.. Berry, Democrat OF Kentucky, re-
piled to Mr. Colson's remarks about the
new Kcntucky election law. he also
announced his unqualified approval OF the
proposition to annex the Hawaiian
islands.
AT 5.15p. m. the House adjourned.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-17

fast, q member of Edwin Libby Post at
Rockland, and also member of the Loyal
Legion, commandery of Maine.
In 1868, MIR. Fogler was married to MISS
Harriet Anna Kingsbury of Portland.
They have had two children, a son and
daughter, but both are dead. Mrs. Fogler
Is well known in Rockland society,
prominent in womens clubs, and a
charming woman to meet. The Fogiers
attend the Universalist church.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-17
THE WEATHER.

Washington, March 16-Forecast for
Thursday for New England: Threaten
ing weather and showers; warmer; brisk,
southerly winds.
Boston, March 16.-Local forecast for
Boston and vicinity for Thursday:
Cloudy weather in the morning, followed
BIZ fair and warmer
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-17
PORTER DID NOT SAIL.
NEW ENGLAND LEAGUE MEETING.

Boston, March 16.-The schedule meet
ing of the New England Baseball league
was hold today at the Quincy house. The
seasons s schedule was adopted and the
staff of umpires appointed as follows:
John L, Hunt of Providence, Toby Lyons
of Boston and Patrick Pettee OF Natlck.
The league passed the following resoiu--
tion complimentary to the National
league: "This league ratifles the late
action of the National league in regard to
rowdy ball playing and the president Is
requested to select a board OF three men
outside the league to pass on all COM
nlaints of a rowdy nature in the league
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-17
FIRE IN WEsTBROOK.
A Shed Back of Qnimby's Bottling House
Burned This Morning.

A fire alarm from Box 80 Westbrook,
rang in at about four O. clock this morn
ing.
1t was for an old she'd belonging to
F. Drake back of Quimbey's bottling
house. The damage was small and it
was extinguished in a short time.
No one knows how the fire caught.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-17
Local Weather Report.

Portland, Me-. March 16.-The local
weather bureau Office records as to the
weather are as follows:
a. nj. Barometer 30.445; Thermom-
eter 81; Dew Point 26; Humidity 81;
Wind w.; Velocity 1: weather, clear.
SD. m. Barometer 30.290; Thermom-
eter 35; Dew Point 20; Humidity rs;
Wind S: Velocity Z; weather, cloudy.
Mean daily thermometer 80; maximum
thermometer 81; minimum thermon1-
eter "a; maximum velocity wind 16,SW;
total precipitation @.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-17
PoWDERLY CONFIRMED.

r Washington, March 16.-The Senate to-
day confirmed 7. V. Powderly as COM
missioner of immigration. Several Demo-
Gratis voted for him.
The vote stood 43 to 80. Senator
Chandler was the only Republican who
voted against confirmation.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-17
DEMOCRATS WIN.

Bath, March 16.-At a special alder
manic election in Ward today, Chas.
Farnham, Democrat, had 93 majority in
total of 90. Tue election of Farnham
gives the Democrats control by one ma
jority of the board of alderman.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-17
saNGTINE SECRETARY KING.

Saco. March l6.-A meeting OF YORK
,,,iu oneratiyes was held this afternoon to
discuss the strike situation secretary
King made speech in which he said that
he was almost sure that the operatives
xvould win the fight. if they remained out
two weeks more A vote was taken on
the question of returning to work under
tho cnt down. and a result was In the
negative.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-17
FRANCE TO SUPPORT RUSSIA.

Paris. March 16.-The Aurore today
affirms shat the French fleet is being pre-
pared for mobilization, adding that
feverish activity prevails at all the arse
,,.Is and shin Yards, which are working
mil ten O'Clock at night The Aurore
explains that the mobilization is CON
nected with preparation to support Russia
hy a naval demonstration in the far east.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-17
BRIEFLY TOLD.

A regiment has been organized at Can
ton, Ohio, for the war with Spain, to be
called the Presidents own. aer
A semi-officiai Spanish agency says the
sale of Cuba would not be considered at
any price.
Peterson's s Magazine has been purchased
by Frank A. Munsey and will be pub
Iished hereafter from his New York Office
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-17
DROWNED MANS BODY FOUND.

Eastport, March 16.-The body of Chas.
Ramsdell, who was drowned Monday
while fishing near Cross island narrows,
off Cutler, by his dory overturning, was
today found and brought to this city.
He leaves wife and six children.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-17

COLLECTOR PARSONS CONFIRMED
Washington, March 16-The Senate
today confirmed the nomination Of Edwin
Parsons as collector of customs, district
of Kennekunk, Me.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-17

Regarded With Satisfaction
bv Iawvers Generally-Judge Haskell
Appointed to Succeed Himseit-e' Il.
Young of Augusta Appointed Member
of the BOARD of Pharmacy.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-05-25
FOR THE SOUND FLEET.

Yacht Sparta Chartered by Uncle Sam
May be Manned by Naval Re
serves.
The following is taken from the
bridgeport Post: The steam yacht
Sparta, which is owned in this city,
mas been chartered by the United
States government, and will probably
be used for patrol work along the
sound. The deal was contaminated
Through Major Leach. The Sparta was
built in Sparta, Mich, in 1890, and is a
comparatively new boat She is So feet
long and IA feet wide, "a tons burden.
The Sparta was brought through the
Erie canal to the Hudson river and
from thence to this city a few years
ago, and is well known in these waters.
She is a capacious boat, and will be
useful in q number of ways. It is
thought that she may be used to guard
mines in some of the cities on the
Connecticut coast, such as New Lon
don, New Haven or other places where
they have been planted
1t is rumored that naval reserves will
be used to man her, and that they will
also constitute the guard crew.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-05-25
ARMORY NOTES.

The Light Guard had their annual
field day yesterday. Owing to the con-
slant rain the morning hours were de-
voted to drill in the armory. Dinner
was served to the men by Caterer
Francis. In the afternoon the company
went to the state range. where a large
part of the compan- qualified as
marksmen. R. S. Walker ION the first
company prize and A. N. Banta the
second. The City Guard have their
field day to-day.
The Horse Guard will hold their field
day on Monday at BTanford Point. The
company will ride to the Point, start
ing from the armory at a. m. The
day will be devoted to drill, target and
saber practice. There will be competl-
tive drills for several prizes. Dinner
will be served at the Branford Point
house. In the afternoon there will be
sports and games. A bugle corps with
four members to be increased shortly to
six has been organized in the company.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-05-25
FELL AMONG THIEVES.

Detectives McGrath and DAILY yester-
day afternoon arrested Michael Glib
bons on the charge of theft from the
person of Charles H. ningwall and in
the course of his walk about town he
picked up Gibbons. Soon after they had
met Dingwall discovered Gibbons in
the act of stealing 81 from him, but
the money was returned and the
thief was pardoned. Later as Dfngwall
was going down State street to the de-
pot Gibbons stepped up and suddenly
snatched $40 from Dingwalrs vest
pocket and ran away. The two detec-
tives We're notified and having secured
a good description of Gibbons arrested
him shortly afterwards.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-05-25
Local Weather Report.
Brief Mention.
ii water to-day, 1:59 p. m.

High water to-day, 1:59 p. m.
Two-fainily house So, 6o0-R. E. Baldwin
The Price &sLee company of this city
have finished and are distributing their
annual Waterbury and Naugatuck d.
rectory for 1898.
Superintendent Bartram of the Blue
Hills trout hatchery, shipped 1900 trout
to Henry Bishop of New Haven this
morning. --Meriden Journal.
B. G. Belts, formerly of Waterbury,
NOW of New Haven, has taken an inn
portant position with the Rowland ma
chine and tool works of New Haven.
Attorney L. r. Kearful, who left here
last fall and entered the office of a
prominent firm of New York attorneys,
has married and has now removed to
oklahoma.
John j. Howard of this city, newly
appointed district deputy Of A. 0. u.
w. made his first official visit last
evening, visiting Farren lodge of
Bridgeport.
Sergeant Mccain Of the New Haven
police is In the city visiting friends.
He made it a point to come when the
Festivities of the Hibernians were in
progress and will remain for a day or
two.-W aterbury American.
Lieutenant Governor Dewell is a
member of committee appointed at a
recent meeting Of the merchants of
New England, in Boston, to arrange
for a liberal representation of Ameri-
can products at the Paris exposition
of 1900
Miss Esther B. Hasson of New Ha-
Hen, daughter of Mrs. A. B. Hasson of
Il New London, has been accepted by the
government as a nurse and will go to
the war. Miss Hasson's father was
the late DR. Alexander B, Hasson, army
surgeon at Fort TrumbulI. She is the
first Connecticut woman to be accepted
as a nurse.
First Lieutenant Jsmes w. Broatch
of the Brigade Signal corps of Connec-
+ ticut, formerly a resident of New Ha-
ven, has applied for a lieutenancy in
The regular army. He has been an in
structor of English at Yalea has the
endorsement of ex-senator Henderson
of Nebraska, and the governors of Ne
braska and California.
The assistant keeper of Penfield Reef
light, Captain Holron, claims to be the
youngest veteran Of the late war. He
was born in March, 1S49, and enlisted
In April, 1862, the month after he be-
came thirteen years of age. He served
on the U. S. S. New Orleans in the
West Gulf squadron for three years
and three months. He has been at
Penfield Reef light for the past eight
years.