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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-03
NEARLY A LYNcHlNa.
Two Of Portland Light Infantry Boys the
Sufferers.

The Boston Globe yesterday nao the
following from Chiokamauga:
Another New England man was neA,ly
lynched in the camp of the "a AehouoAy
volunteers and was without douoo easeu
from such a fate by Col K. II. da'ther
Of that regiment.
William W. RUDY, coloreo private -
Co. A, of the LIST Maine, is the man ""o
came near being hanged.
The lst Maine established It's camp yes
terday morning inst west OF the ~ ISL
lucky, and, according to the hen'uoAs
people, Ruby, accompanied by TWO o'ner
men of his regiment, attempted to CROSS
their guard line, and were prevented
from doing so.
huby, 1T is claimed made vigorous
protest and attracted considerable atten'
ton. At noon today Ruby, with priyates
II. +. Lynch of Co. G. and E. L. Bedell
of Co. A, attempted to GROSS the lines
at the same point, but were halted. The
men protested the halt, and demanded
that they be allowed to proceed. A war
OF words followed, and other members
of the Kentucky regiment began to gath
er around. Their prejudice against the
oolored man was aggravated by Ruby's
remarks, and one OF them suggested that
they hang the man. Some one quickly
procured rope ard WAS Joined by a score
or more of bis comrades. One of them
Skinned up a tree, and the rope was
thrown to him and he placed 1t over a
limb. Meanwhile Ruby was being hustled
to the tree. His comrades in the Maine
camp on the hill heard the uproar and
hurried to the scene.
just at this moment, Col. Gather,
Lieut.. COL Whipple, Major Helburn,
Allen and Owens, Lieut.. Gather, son Of
the colonel. and other officers OF the I'd
Kentucky. made their way into the CEN
tire of the mob, which was by this time
excited to high pitch and was yelling,
Hang him, hang him"
Above the din was heard the command
Attention from Col. Gather. The
soldier knows what that means, and the
infuriate Kentuokians were checked.
Ruby, Lynch and Bedell were then taken
| to the guard house of the Maine regiment
by their own officers. Court martial
proceedings will follow.
Ruby is son Of Capt. VIM. W. Ruby
the veteran restaurant keeper of this city,
! and one time captain of Engine, No. l.
Bedell's name does not appear in the
directory and it is thought that he was
one of the volunteers who was enlisteG
| to take the place Of member Of the
company who could not pass examine
| ton.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-03
BOARD OF TRADE.
Monthly Meeting of the Managers Yester-
day Morning.

The stated monthly meeting of the
managers of the board OF trade was held
yesterday forenoon at the rooms on Ex-
change street. President f. e. Boothbay
was in the chair and there was a good
sized attendance. Little business Of
Importance was brought before the
board.
Among the reports of the committees
was that of the one appointed to confer
with Major Hoxie regarding a proper
patrol service. Major Hoxie's letter
to the committee was read
and, as rule. members were satisfied
that he was doing all possible with the
number Of boats at his service The re-
port of the committee was accepted and
placed on file.
The committee on the publication of a
tourists guide reported that the work
had been prepared and placed in the
printers hands and that excellent
progress was being made on 1t.
The following applied for membership:
]. W. Peterson, Frank G. Abbott, Arthur
A. Cummings. On suspension of the
rules ballot.was taken and they were
unanimously elected. The president
called the attention Of the board to the
death of Hon. G. ], Chapman, who was
for many years q member. >a
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-03
obliged TO extend the engagement

Obliged 10 extend the engagement two
weeks. The scenes Eof the play are laid
at Santiago de Cuba, and some of the
scenery used in the original production
has been shipped here to be used in this
production One of the many scenes sure
to attract unusual attention is an illu-
minated drop showing correct view of
MORO and Socapa castles that have the
brunt of the fire of our warships in the
bombardment of last Tuesday. This scene
is painted from q drawing made last
fall and well it is, for if Mr.. McCullum
lad to depend on the photographs of to-
day the scene would have no castles to
add to it's picturesqueness. The stock
scenery, from the studio of the celebrated
artist H. L. Reid OF New York. has all
been put in place and comprises six sets
of the most beautiful ever seen In this
city. The drop curtain is especially
handsome, being reproduction of the
famous painting "Sappho." The open
ing of the advance sale for the first night
will be announced in Saturdays papers,
NOTES.
Mr.. Stephen Bogrett, formerly trea-
surer of The jefferson, will act as assistant
to Mr. Homer Granville of McCullum's
theatre during the summer. Mr.. Bogrett
has won the esteem Of all with whom he
has come in contact in Portland and
will prove an efficient member of the
McCullum' s staff.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-03
HARBOR HAPPENINGS.

The schooner Augustus Palmer. which
has been chartered by the government as
a coal transport, came off the marine rail
way Yesterday morning, and sailed for
Philadelphia.
Schooner Gold Finder, Britisher, on
her way from 50. George ~ Salem, came
in for a harbor, yesterday.
Steamer Europa, which brought in the
tidings of chase by Spanish gunboats,
finished discharging sulphur at the Grand
Trunk wharf yesterday and was lowed
to the Maine Central wharf. She will
leave in few days for Boston and take
ON a general cargo for British port.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-03
DOCTORS IN DARKNESS.

Alderman Rounds was economically in
clined last night. After the adjournment
OF the city council he proceeded to shut
off the electric current from the city
council rooms, forgetting that the Maine
doctors, whom he had SO vigorously
scored, were in session in the common
council chamber. Immediately there was
rush Of doctors into the corridor. to
ascertain why their assembling place had
been plunged into darkness. Alderman
ROUNDS explained and apologized and
the current was snapped on again,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-03
OWEN, MOORE & CO.
MARRIAGES

In Shaplegh May IL. N. L. Grant aud Belle
A. Wentworth. both Of South Acton:
In Oldtown, May %, Thomos Murphy and
4n IN Hampton. May 2s. c. NJ Buterfeld of
Hayerhill and Mrs, Mary l.. BuIterfield of Ban
e In Gulford, May IS, J. 7. Davidson and Miss
In Palmyra. May a. Leroy P. White and Miss
Louise Humphrey, p0tn OF cE rl1.sneid woa =.
Prospect and Emily A. Phibrook of Belfast.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-03
THE IMPROVED BUSINESS OUT
LOOK.

THE IMPROVED BUSINESS OUT
LOOK.
(Hartford Courant.
The war with Spain caught this
country just as it was entering on what
gave every promise of being the busiest
and most prosperous year OF it's history
Among conservative people there was a
strong feeling that the talk of war would
be all the war there was. Don't worry; ;
there'll be no war;" That was heard on
all sides from men whose best Judgment
is the best to be had Well, their predie-
lions went for nothing. War was de-.
clared and we ere in 1t now.
At first there was a general ssoppa "a.
Every body waited to see. The effect of
the sudden Suspension Of activity by u.s.
600, 900 people is tremendous. There are
only about 300 business days in year
and II the country should do nothing on
one Of these 1T would be the same ms
leaving the wants Of 600 people I'M
provided for for whole year. just as far
as possible tho American people stopped
business and cut off purchases.
cancelled orders and prepared for storm.
AS result business projects were post
poned and the spirit of enterprise and 90
that was SO active disappeared for ths
time.
But it is coming hack again. We easily
learn our lessons. We are getting used to
the war and have made it a part of our
daily living. We get up in the morning
and read that Cervera's fleet has been
surely bottled up in Santiago and heinz
again duly relieved on that point we are
ready for something else and prepared to
do business at che old stand. The human
stomach has about it certain imnera-
tiveness which is positive. With nc
climate we have. our bodies demand nro.
tection to-day from heat and to-morrow
from wet and cold We must protect
ourselves; that is the first law. To eat
and be clothed are prime necessities in
this country. Now eating and clothing
take the greater part of our money and
are what make business move. We can cnt
down our food expenses and wear oId
shoes and coats for while, but pretty
soon we reach the conclusion that tbe
storm Is not going to be 80 bad as was
feared and then 1t is time for new shoes
now coats and for something better thar
an economical diet. Then money bepins
to circulate again. and the other lines of
industry feel the effect, and the wheels
all start turning again. That is about
'"where we are att now
The hopeful American people have seen
the worst of the war trouble. They are
worrying now more about what to do
with Cuba and Porto Rico and the
Philippines than about how to get them
And already business feels the recovery
bound to come when they begin to buy
agaip The ghr6v0pSt Ohcaryorc Foo,
that the worst Is we'll behind us and we
are going to have a good year, if not the
actual boom that was impending when
the new year came in. The time for an.
prehension has gone by. and the thing fo
do now is to be ready for business.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-03

The services were closed with the bene-
diction by Rev. S. N. Adams.
The exercises today will commence at 8
O'Clock with memorial service, led
by Mrs. Harriet J. Loring
The afternoon session opens at 2
O'Clock. The reports of the several super
intendents of departments and commit
tees will .be ssreceived during the day and
the election of off GERS will be held in the
afternoon.
At 7.S0 in the evening Mrs. Margaret
D. Ellis of Washington will deliver an
address. The meetings throughout the
day and evening are open to the public
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-03
Balance on hand,
$s56.s1

The remainder of the afternoon session
was devoted to the reception Of reports
and discussion of methods Of work.
The evening exercises commenced at
7.80 with devotional service led by Mrs.
Lucy A. Snow of South Windham.
Following the devotional exercises
Mrs NJ. K, Centre welcomed the men,
bers OF the Union on behalf of the
churches, was delivered by Rev. S. N.
Adams, the pastor of the church in which
the convention is being held.
The church quartette then followed
with the anthem Lord Thon ART Dur
Shepherd. ;" 71 aEs#
Y Mayor Raymond then on behalf of the
city, welcomed the visiting delegates to
the city. The several addresses of well
come were interesting and gracefully rem
dered and the response by Mrs. Gertrude
Stevens Leavitt of Stroudwater, proved
a fitting acceptance of the extended hos
pltality of the hosts of the occasion.
Five-min ute addresses were then made
by Revs. ]. F. Clothey, Thos. B. Payne
and w. G. Mann representing the local
clergy. The addresses of the several pas
tors referred to the work being done by
women along temperance lines.
Each of the speakers voiced the senti-
ment that woman should have the right
OF ballot and If this was rightfully exer-
Cisco That much good work could be done
IN the direction of suppressing the liquor
traffic.
rrlor TO the close of the session. Mrs
Margaret Daye Ellis of Washington. d.
O. the national superintendent of the
uepai0nieh' OF Christian citizenship and
Aeeisiaelon' who spoke of her efforts to
secure hasional legislation along temper
anoe hnes'and OF the difficulty in getting
congress TO take action on such matters,
especially during a war cris..s,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-03
Portland, June 8, 1898,

Il at the beach or in
the hills isn't plas-
tered or sheathed inside,
have the walls covered
with art Burlaps, printed
in beautiful shades of
old blue, old rose, yellow,
green and reds, with big
broadly scattered figures,
and your plain rough
little cottage will have a
cosy homelike and artis-
tic interior that will be a
delight, a comfort and a
satisfaction to yourself
and your friends the
season through.
We are putting these
burlaps into houses in
many of the nearby
places. They are very
quickly hung, they are
very durable and per-
fectly sanitary, they are
much prettier. more eff
fectIve than paper and
cost less. II you are
about opening your sum-
mer home, better let US
send a man to show sam.
pies and talk with you
about this.
For special decorations
for beach and country
houses we sell Japanese
paper lanterns for deco
rating the piazza and
grounds, at ooc, S1.oo
and up 10 $500 a dozen.
Japanese paper banners
to hang on the inner or
outer walls. Japanese
and Chinese paper Para.
soils Ioc 10 SI.oo each,
and very large ones for
the lawn with fastening
stake and all fixtures
$3.50 to 5000 each.
Paper fans and screens.
Straw cushions for the
piazza chairs. the rocks
or the boat. Croquet,
Golf and Tennis outfits.
Luncheon baskets, picnic
hampers, paper napkins,
etc.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-03
ALLEN e COMPANY.
204 Middle st. ~m
CITY OF PORTLAND.
Notice of Hearing.

Whereas Benjamin WEIGH ct ais. have pc
htioned the city council to lay out and build a
new street on Peaks Island, from Island Ave
Notice is hereby given to all parties inter-
ested that the Joint standing committee on lay
ing out new streets will meet to hear The par
ties on June 10th. 1898, at 2.45 o'clock p, M. at
afterward proceed to determine and adjudge
whether public convenience and necessity re-
quires that said new street be laid out and
built for public use.
CHARLES H. RANDALL,
Chairman Committee on Laying out New
Streets.
Portland, June 2, 1898. je3dtd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-03

CEALED PROPOSALS will be received until
~ ~ o'clock noon on June l1th 1898, for labor
and materials necessary Tor plumbing the High
School Building now being erected in Deering
Me- Plans and specifications may be seen
at the office of Frederick A. Tompson Archi-
tect, 1872 1-2 Elk change street.
The Committee reserve the right to reject any
or all proposals If In their. judgment they deem
1t for the interest of the city so to do.
j. NJ. LANE. J Committee
GEO. SMITH, on Public
je3 dtd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-03
SUICIDE AT CAMDEN.

Rookland, June 2.-Miss Ella Heal. a
camden young lady, committed suicide
BY drowning Wednesday afternoon. Her
body was found in the evening In frog
pond near her home. No reasons can be
assigned for the deed
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-03

In this city, juno l. suddenly. Charles j. Chap
man. aged SO years, A months.
TFuneral Oh Saturday afternoon at 2. 80 O'Clock
from his late residence. 375 Spring street.
In this city, June 2, Elizabeth, widow Of the
late David Emery, aged 76 years months 27
days.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-03

Only one remedy in the world that
will at once stop itchiness of the skin in
any part of the body; Doan's Ointment.
At any drug store, SO csntE.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-03
W. c. T. U. CONVENTION.
Meeting of the County Unions at West.
brook Yesterday.

The county convention of the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union commenced
a Two days session yesterday afternoon
at the Westbrook Congregational church.
The church wasl prettily decorated with
flags. In front of the pulpit was a fine
picture of Gen. Neal Dow. The service
opened with devotional exercises led by
Mrs. Paul l.. Chandler. At 2aO the
county president. Miss Cornelia NJ. Dow
called the convention to order and several
matters Of routine business, including
appointment of committees, was conduct
ed. The report Of the county correspond
ing secretary. Miss Harriet J. Loring of
Otisneld, followed.
The Portland, Deering, Otisfeld, New
hall, East Otisheld, Bolster's Mills.
Brunswick and Bridgton unions vera
reported as in prosperous condition.
The Portland union has furnished good
literature at the jail and house of cor
rection. The Deering union has held
meetings at the almshouse. Otisfield has
distributed over a thousand pages Of
leaflets and 25 papers, beside calls on the
sick and shut in ones.
The Newhall union has worked in the
interests OF the Sunday schools, and the
East Otisfield union has distributed good
literature and held public meetings.
Brunswick union reports one special
prayer meeting and several cooperative
prayer meetings and two temperance
lectures.
The Bridgton union is the banner
union, having distributed $500 pages Of
literature, 81 services held, OF which 20
included sermons, one temperance ad-
dress, one Biblical talk, one funeral
and the other prayer service.
The superintendent has visited Casco
and Bolster's Mills unions in the inter.
ests Of the work and sent letters to some
presidents of unions not reported as hav.
ing local superintendents..
The county treasurer's report was given
by Mr.. Emma b. Thomr son of Portland,
the treasurer, as follows
Balance from last year, 8 g. e6
Collection at convention, I'll
Donation, 500
Balance Of state dues 1897, III 80
State dues from 1896. Ito date). $3.50
County dues, 42.35
-.,- -g ------
1856. 81
Ia Expenditures,
Paid Mrs. Rice, Cecturer), 5 sl.oO
For programmes, 4.50
Directories, 81 S.7s
Postage, rs
National Treasurer for American
orphans, 1925
Balance of state dues for 1897, 177.60
On state dues for 1888 Ito date). l.S0
Postage, cards, envelopes, etc., 2.e9
292. "a
Balance on hand, 63, az
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-03

from her late residence, No. 90 Atlantic street.
In this city, June l. Mrs. Louisa Roberts, wife
OF Nathan D. Roberts, born 1920.
Funeral services Saturday afternoon at $50
o'clock at her late residence, No. 15 BramhRlI
sireS-- Burial at convenience of family.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-03
SIZvERW AR Z
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S%~~~~~~~~~ ~~~e~%~As~$
/ have over Two Thous-
and pieces of Silyerware
that / shall sela at lower
prices than ever before for
first class goods in this city.
The goods are made by
VIM. Rogers, Simpson,
Hall & MilIer), Rogers &
Bro, Pairpoint & Towle
companies.
Here are a few of the
prices:
Tea Spoons per set, l-2
doz., 89c
Desert Spoons, per set, 1-2
doz., Si,59
Table Spoons, per set, l.2
doz, $I,79 |
Desert Knives, l-2 doz.,
81. 80
Medium Knives, l-2 doz.,
St.49
Gravy Ladies', SO to 75c
Soup and Oyster Ladies',
$s.5O to $50
Berry Spoons,
99c to $I.60
Pie Knives,
CSC to $3.50
And hundreds of others
fancy pieces, the latest pat
terms and very pretty.
We have a lot of broken
Tea Sets, such as Tea and
Coffee Pots, Cream Pitch
ers, Sugar BOwles, Spoon
Holders and Butter Dishes, |
These goods will be sold at
cost to close them out.
Sterling Silver.
We have over 500 pieces
of Sterling Silver, 925-
1000 fine. We make a |
straight 2o per cent reduc-
ti0n ON every article and we
have a splendid stock to
select from.
| Sterling Tea Spoons,
So 70 per 1.2 doz.
A great bargain.
Every article is guaran-
teed to be satisfactory or
money back. Sale opens
WEDNESDAY,
MORNING
and continues until June
3Oth.
'IIIyII
|INE JD|ILLIR.
MON9yM INT SO.
Open evenings.
n
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-03
Sterling Silver.

We have over 500 pieces
of Sterling Silver, 925-
1000 fine. We make a
straight % per cent reduc-
ti0n on every article and we
have a splendid stock to
select from.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-24
Logan.

Logan was aglow with enthusiasm
Saturday. The occasion OF rejoicing
was the ratification Of the election OF
Hon. w. A. Rseder, our townsmau,
as congressman Of the great sixth
district. Republicsnism was in fly
ing colors; universal good feeling
prevailed aud our distinguished guests
from abroad by their presence con-
tributed to swell the volume Of good
cheer.
Ia the afternoon Hon Q. d. Jones
and W. Ell. Hollinshead of Norton,
Oongressmsn-elect Reeder addressed
the large assemblsge. But the after
noon was but foretaste OF subse'
quent events. At night it was pan
demonium turned loose. Revelry was
rampant. Tin horns we're at pre-
MUM, and in the hands OF juveniles
and persons of oldergrowth rendered
the air resonant With discordant
sounds. In the early evening a torch
light procession accompanied by the
Logan high School Band, in which
the lady cadets, adorned with nation
al emblems, were q conspicuous and
attractive feature, parsded the streets.
Transpsrancies were numerous, with
inscriptions both pangent apd Indie
rous. A huge bonfire cast its lurid
fame over the town, and amid the
footing of horns, the blsring Of trum-
pets, the discharge of firearms and
the cheers Of the attendant crowd the
procession wendell it's way to the hall
where further ratification was to be
had. Several speakers had been IN
vlted, but failed to put in their sp'
pearsnCs. Remarks however were
made by John Thomas, county sup
erintendent elect, Messrs. Jones, Reed
or, aud the Hon S N Hawks Of
Stockton. The address Of Mr.. Hawks
was the gem of the evening. Able
cultured and scholarly, replete with
solid facts, eloquently delivered, Of
ornate diction and forcibly illustrs.
ted by pertinent selections from DIS
tinguished authors, II was keenlJ
relished by the audience. Enthusi
asm was unbounded and the speakers
were applsuded to the echo. Younf
America was everywhere present
Such scene was never before wit
messed in our midst. Prof. F. Fl
Baker our principal Of schools pre-
sided with dignity and introduce
the speakers in a happy manner. Thu
whole celebration was conducted
without accident and in a manner be
fitting tho occasion.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-24

on the scene, and they carried the
lileless form to the house. Coroner
Hudson was notified, but he deemed
it unnecessary to hold an inquest
The deceased was o. years Of age A
widow and a number OF children sur
vlve him. His remains were laid to
rest Tuesday afternoon in the Osborne
cemetery. A brief service was con-
Quoted at the grave by Rev. r Nesle
OF this city ,--OIborne Farmer,
Mr.. Hays formerly lived q little
north and west Of Agra, and has
many friends iu the county who will
regret to learn OF his death
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-24

gressional district thoroughly and re-
qulre candidates for all positions to
get endorsements from a majority OF
the committeeman IN each district,
In each congressional district there
ia committeeman from each county
In the past it has been customary for
q candidate to secure as many en-
dorsements as possible throughout
the district, paying no attention to
the standing Of the men who respond
ed TO the request for letters OF recon-
mendation.
II Is now the plan to require the
endorsement from a majority OF the
committeeman in each district and 1T
is said that the competency OF CandI-
dates for the positions they seek will
be the first requirement in securing
recommendations snd endorsements
from the committeeman.
This plan will result IN ascertain
ing at once, who are candidates in
the particular district, and the officers
and members Of the committee may
at once determine whether it is wise
ask for everything suggested by the
ambition OF every candidate. On the
other hand this method is likely to
cause the committee to determine
what shall be requested in the line OF
patronage and will remove thereby r
great responsibility from the govern
or.
The plan for this new arrangement
ia just now quite indefinite but it is
being generally considered through
out the state and is received with fa-
vor as a rule.