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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-26
MUST LEAVE BRITISH PORTS.
Fleet at Hong Kong somers and Albany
Directed to Depart.

Washington, April 25.-Great Britain
has notified the commanders of United
States war vessels in English ports to
leave within forty eight hours. This in
formation came to the Navy Department
from Admiral Dewey, commanding the
American squadron at Hong Kong; the
commander of the torpedo boat Somers at
Falmouth, and the officer in charge of the
cruiser Albany, formerly the Brazilian
ship Ab1euall at Newcastle. AS a result
of this move on England's part the often
sive movement of Admiral Dewey s
sQua dron against the Philippines Islands
will not be longer delayed. Orders went
to Admiral Dewey tonight to up anchor
and proceed to Manila immediately. He
will blockade that port and other ports in
the island, and probably make an attempt
to destroy the Spanish gunboats which
have been operating with the land forces
against the rebels in Spain's possessions.
1t is probable that the first real action OF
the war will take place in Philippine
waters, and, with the knowledge of the
superiority of Admiral Dewey's squadron
over that of the enemy, there can be no
doubt as to what the result will be. The
Spanish gunboats in the Philippines are
scattered around the waters of those
islands and it will be remarkable if some
of them do not meet the ships under Ad-
miral Dewey's command.
The decision of Great Britain renders 1t
impossible for the United States to secure
the services of the Albany before the end
of the war. 1t is also unlikely that the
Somers will be called home before the ex-
piration of the forty eight hours. She
would run too much risk of being
captured by Spanish vessels to permit her
to cross the Atlantic at this time, and,
besides, the damage which she recently
suffered and which compelled her to put
into Falmouth cannot be repaired before
the neutrality proclamation by Great
Britain becomes operative. Tho de-
spatches which came to the Navy Depart
mcnt from Admiral Dewey and Two other
United States officers said that they had
been notified with reference to the neu-
traIity declaration and that Great Britain
maintained that a state of war had ex-
listed between Spain and this government
from the moment Minister Woodford was
informed that diplomatic negotiations
had been broken off.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-26


and Cedar streets used for the past twelve
years as dump. A new dumping ground
IN a different part Of that section of the
city will be established.
The regular monthly meeting of the
oyerseers of the poor was held yesterday
afternoon. The overseers report falling
on In the number of tramps since the
new regulations went into effect. The
tramps are now cared for at the police
station and applications for lodging are
made to the city marshal instead OF the
board of otferseers.
Angelic Lorello the contractor with a
crew of men commenced work yesterday
on the completion of the College street
sewer at Morrill's corner. The work was
commenced last fall, but as it was so late
in the season operations were suspended
on account of the ground commencing to
freeze.
Rev. J. R. Clifford. pastor of the Clark
Memorial church has been returned to the
Woodfords and East Deering churches for
the ensuing year. This will be Mr..
Clifford's fifth and last year according to
the discipline of the church.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-26
GRAND LODGE GOOD TEMPLARs.

The 10th annual session of the Grand
Lodge of Good Templars of Maine, will
be held at Waterville, Wednesday and
Thursday, April 81 and %, 1898. Ar.
rangements made with the railroads for
one fare round trip excursion tickets.
Headquarters will be at the Elmwood
hotel where the Council will be in session
Tuesday and Friday forenoon.
Tuesday, April &c, 1.O3 p. M, Maine
State Institute Juvenile Workers. Essays
and addresses upon The Model Temple,
The Church and the Temple, Duties of
District Superintendent, Relation of the
Lodge to the Temple, Relation of the
Public Schools to the Temperance Re
form, Superintendent Experience Meet
ing. Evening, 7.3o, addresses of welcome
will be given to the city and kennebec
D. L., Mayor, President of College, and
local speakers. Open to the public.
Wednesday, April a., Q o. IN, commit
tee on credentials at hall; ten a. M,
opening of session in grand lodge degree;
committee on credentials; initiation of
candidates entitled to grand lodge degree;
reports of grand lodge officers. Inter-
mission. Afternoon, 1.3o O'Clock, reports
of committees. etc., election of officers
Evening, 7.30, state institute; address of
welcome; response; business; address by
Miss Jessie Forsyth, r. W. G. S. J. T.,
of the I. S. lodge upon Th Mission of
Juvenile Templary. Meeting public.
Later-sub work by degree team.
Thursday, April 2S, eight O'Clock, in
stallation of officers; general business.
Afternoon, reports of committees; general
closing business. Evening, eight O'Clock,
public meeting, free. DIR. d. Fl. Mann,
P. R. W. 6. r., of Brooklyn, N. Y, and
others will address them.
Several past Il. G. Templars will be
present at the session; +. II. Dexter, J.
H. Hamilton, NJ. j. Dow, A. S. Bangs,
Rev. H. C. Munson, Rev. E. ". Webber,
G. u. T., Grant Rogers
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-26
REVENUE BILL AMENDED.

Washington, April 25-The Republican
mem ers of the ways and means commit
tee had another conference this afternoon
as result of which Chairman Dingley
at q late hour re-introduced his war
revenue bill with number of important
amendments framed to meet objections.
The amended bill is likely to be laid be-
fore the full committee tomorrow. The
new features are the granting Of authori-
ty to persons who made contracts prior
to the passage of the measure, the right
to add to these agreements money equal
to the tax imposed. Another amendment
allows a tax on telephone messages.
The Democratic members of the COM
mittee have a substituted proposition for
the bond issue, which is briefly as fol-
lows:
70 coin $h0,000,OO0 of the seignorage
now in the treasury into standard silver
dollars, issue $50, 900 of certificates of
Indebtedness at a low rate of interest and
to institute an income tax of three per
cent on all income over s., 900.
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THE PREACHERS ASSIGNED.
Where the Methodist Elders VIII Officiate
Coming Season.

Norway, April 25.-The 74th annual
closed this forenoon. The only import
ant business was the announcement of
the appointments.
They are as follows:
Augusta Misunderstanding Elder, A.
s. Ladd; Augusta, 3. S. Stackpole;
East Livermore and Fayette, r. FL. Bill
lington; East Wilton, II. A. Clifford |;
Fairfield and Fairfield Centre, o. S..
Pillsburg; Pennington, W. E.Dukeshire;
Gardiner. A. A. Lewis; HaIlowell d. Il.
Miller; Kents's Hill and Readdeld Cor
ner. J. B. Lapham; Livermore and
Hartford, S. E. Leach; LiYermore Falls,
g. r. Palmer; Madison, +. g, Norcross;
Monmouth, H. l.. Nichols; Mount Yer
non and Vienna, A. S. Staples; New
Sharon. Pennington Falls and Mercer,
H. S. Ryder; North .Anson and Embden,
J. S. Il. tlancy; Oakland and sydney,
Cyrus burlington; Phillips, K. f. Fitch;
Richmond, Sylvester Hooper; skowhe-
Whitesides; Strong and freeman, T. u.
Kelley; Waterville, g. d. Lindsay;
Wayne and North Leeds, ". I. Chap
man; Wilton and North Jay, Hosea Hew.
EFT; Winthrop, E. T. A dams.
Portland misunderstanding Elder, e.
o. Thayer; Alfred, +. G. Chapman; Ber-
wick, W. 2. Merrill; biddeford, G. W.
Bradlee; Bowery Beach, John A. Ford;
Buxton and South Standish, David
Pratt; Cornish, S. L. Willard; Eliot, y.
G. Potter; Goodwin's Mills and Hollis.
e. Gerry; Gorham and North District,
W. Z. Marshall; School ST., VIM. Chash-
more; kennebunk and Saco Road, W.
P. Lord; Kennebunkport and Cape Por-
poise, l. NJ. Bean; Kezar Falls, James
Nixon; Kittery, Second church, ID I.
Faulkner; Knightvillo, D. 4. Ford |;
Pleasantdale, J. H. Roberts; Portland,
Chestnut St., Luther freeman; Congress
ST., W. F. Berry; Pine ST., f. G. Rog-
ers; Peaks Island, ". S. Jones; West
End, WE. Dimmick; Saco, #. G. Strout |;
Sanford, e. K. Bryant; South Berwick,
l. Luce; South Eliot and Kittery, First
church, E. W. ssKennison; South Port
land, W. =. Holmes; West Kennebunk,
]. E. Bounds; West Scarboro, W.
Canham; Westbrook, G. @. Phelan
Woodfords and East Deering, J. r, Cliff
ford.
Lewiston misunderstanding Elder. J.
A. Carey; Auburn, G. S.Gunnins; Bald
win and Hiram, G. H. Young; Bath,
Beacon ST., G. E.. Parsons; Wesley
church, J. 7. Crosby; Berlin, A. i.
Bowdoinham, A. ". Potter; Bridsto s'
and Denmark. D. B. Holt; Brunswick,
6. d. Holmes; Chebeague, A. G. Traf-
ton; Conway, p. P. Baker: Cumberland
and Falmouth, L. B. Howard; Empire
and North Auburn, r. A. Rich; Cor
ham, F. S. Leitch; Harpswell and Orr's
Island, 6. S. Andrews; Intervale, Bart
lett, 6. A. Terhune; Lewiston, Hammond
St, H. G. Wilson; Park ST., G. A.
Southard Lisbon and Lisbon Falls, H.
u, Williams. Mechanic Halls and MiuOt
A. Hamilton; Naples and Sebago, H. A.
Peare; North Conway, J. d. Task; Nor
way and Bolstead Mills. W. B. Eldridge;
Oxford and Welchvilie, G. d. Stanley;
Rumford Falls J. L. Hoyle; South
Paris, I. A. Bean: West Durham and
rroWnal, W. Fl. Varney; Yarmouth, E.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-26
DEERlNG.


On Tuesday evening the dance post
poned from last week will be given and
large party is expected
= The city has just received number of
orange and black stripped awnings, which
are to be placed around the windows of
the city offices at Odd Fellows building,
Woodfords.
Mr.. VIM. r. Leighton, who has been on
brief visit to his parents, Stevens Plains
avenue, MorriIl's corner, has returned to
his studies at Hazard Medical school.
The Red Mems Hall association will
hold dance this evening at Red Mems
hall, MorrilPs corner.
Street Commissioner Halves, with a
crew of men were engaged yesterday in
clearing off the land at the corner of Reed
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-26
THE MUNICIPAL COURT.
BE FORE JUDGE RoB1NsoN.

BEFORE JUDGE ROBINSON.
Thos. Conley was before the Municipal
court yesterday morning on the charge of
having stolen a wheelbarrow. the property
of Albion B. Merrill, who keeps store
on Congress street, above the head of
India. More time was desired in which to
investigate the case and a continuation
was taken to Wednesday morning, bail
fixed in the sum of 500. The wheelbar-
row is valued at fifty cents by the owner.
A half dozen cases of intoxication were
disposed of.
These were cases of intoxioation:
Martin II. Keefe, intoxication; fined IS
and SITS.
Michael O'Connell, intoxication; fined
S. and costs. skNt
William Carroll, intoxication; fined So
and costs.
William Hutchins, intoxication; fined
s. and costs.
Thomas Conley, larceny; continued to
March Q. 1885,
Stephen CULVER, intoxication: finedl$ So
and costs, Suspended during good be-
havior.
Thomas j. Malia,, common drunkard;
80 days in county Jail. Suspended dur
ing good behavior.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-26

on that occasion. The return of these
gifted artists so soon to Portland is proof
of their appreciation of the sincerity and
warmth of their reception here They
are to be assisted this time by Miss Wood,
superior contralto, who is to sing with
the Boston Symphony orchestra this
season.
PORTLAND THEATRE.
Katherine Rober, at the initial perfor-
nance of her return engagement at the
Portland theatre last night received an
other mark of her popularity for the au-
dience which greeted her and her compa-
ny was large and cordial.
ga Noble Falsehood' was the play and
it afforded scope for Miss ROBBERS emo
tional capacities and she showed to the
best of advantage in the confessional
scene of the third and the death scene of
the fourth acts.
l Her support was adequate but Miss
Grace Hamilton in the character of Marie
deserves special mention for her earnest
and sprightly action.
tween the acts are very entertaining. The
Clifford children are feature and their
sketches monologues, etc., strike popu-
lar chord. Kitty Bingham was as viva
ious as ever in her coon songs and Will
liam Healy's character sketches have lost
none of their fun provoking qualities.
Perhaps the hit of the evening was
made by Miss Dora Wiley. She sang
sweetly and with much reserved power,
"Ora pro Nobis" and "On the Shores of
Havana" were her numbers, followed by
the "Star Spangled Banner in which
the audience were invited to join. There
was patriotic tone to her numbers and
the auditors received her with loud ap-
plause.
The first matinee will be given today
when East Lynn is billed to be followed
tonight by 1.-THE Hand of Fate.''
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-26
OWEN, MOORE & co,
NATIONAL LEAGUE BASEBALL.

Cincinnati, Ohio, April 24.-The Reds
lost today's game after they had gained
a comfortable lead in the first half of the
eighth inning. Attendance 500. The
score:!
Cincinnati, 900 o. 1 8 o.
Chicago. o 0 0 0 0 0 6 ~
Base hits-Cincinnati. z, Chicago. s.
Errors Cincinnati, s; Chicago, /. Bat
teries-Hill, Reitz and Mcfarland; Briggs
and Donahue.
: Louisville, KY, April 25.-The Colonel
proved very easy prey for Tebeau's
Indians. Assistant Umpire Woods
changed decision three times in the
third inning. Attendance 200. The score !:
Cleveland, ! 2 o 8 o Ali
Louisville, 0 3 0 0 o o 0 o. 4
Base hits-Cleveland, 10; Louisville, 6.
Errors-Cleveland, 8; Louisville, s. Bat
and Dexter.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-26
EXPECTS LINGERING CONTEST

London, April 25. -Basing its opinion
upon New York cable dispatches referr.
ing to the alleged unpreparedness of the
United States troops, London has come n
the conclusion that the struggle will Inc
lingering one, although it is iii
watching with the greatest interest what
the stock exchange people term the isprize
competitions.
In some quarters even now, confidence
is expressed that Spain will weld before
long. Whatever the prize courts NAV
decide relative to the legality of the
capture, British naval men applaud the
promptness of action upon the part of tia
American warships as being evidence that
the United States is very much alive
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-26
DEATHS.

oDied, in this city. April Goth, VIM. f. Hardy,
4S State st.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
In this city. April 25. Edmund j.. son of Pat
rick j. and Nora +. Sheehan, aged 15 years.
Notice of funeral hereafter.l
In Yarmouth. April 25 Grace Howard. only
daughter of Cant. Joseph and Mahala A. Young
Funeral on Thursday afternoon at $50 ocIk
In South Freeport. April %, Mrs Harriet MI.
Brown, aged rs years.
III New York, April "a. Louis E. Phillips. aged
80 years months.
in Biddeford, April 49, Emma Z. Smith, aged
80 yearsy
In Oxford, April II, Charles Reed. aged %
In Norridgewock. April IT. MIS-. s. s. Thomp-
Iii Edmunds, April 10, Mamie E. Hayward,
aged IA years.
81 years months.
In Norway. April 10, Edw. G. Rounds, aged
sc years,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-26
NEW ENGLAND'S QUOTA.

Washington, April 25.-The New Eng
land quota of troops under the call for
1875, 900 men are: Connecticut, one regi-
nent of infantry, one light battery and
two heavy batteries; Mains, ono regiment
infantry and one heavy battery; Massa-
chusetts, four regiments of infantry and
three heavy batteries; New Hampshire,
one regiment of infantry; Rhode Island,
one regiment of infantry; Vermont, ono
regiment of infantry.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-26
SUPERIOR COURT.

Monday-John c. Nickerson Co. VS..
Wilbur G.. Whelden, assignee.
In October, 1897, Wm. P. kittridge. a
retail grocer of this city, made an assign
ment to Mr.. Whelden. AT the time of
the assignment Mr.. Kittridge had in his
possession goods that were. afterwards
sold for sl43.75, which plffs. claimed be-
longed to them by consignment. Mr..
Whelden, to protect himself and the rights
of creditors, had the matter brought be-
fore the court. AS there was no conflict
of testimony, Mr.. Kittridge testifying
that the goods belonged to plff., the court
rendered decision for plffs.
Benjamin Thompson for plffs.
W. G. Whelden prose.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-26

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 eHectually, 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-
ceeptable to the stomach, prompt in
Its :. action and truly beneficial in it's
eHects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, it's
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. Donot accept any
substitute.
! CALIFORNIA re syrup co!
SAW FRANCISCO, GAL.
- LOUISVILLE. Ky. Anew YOHk. ME
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-26
ORDERS TO BE GIVEN.

London, April 25.-The officials OF the
British foreign office expect that the Lon
don Gazette, the government official or
gan will publish tomorrow evening a
formal notice that the warships of Spain
and the United States must leave British
ports within twenty-four hours. The
document contains clauses covering tn Q
case of vessels which are unable to leave
in the stipulated time, owing to defects.
The authorities of the British port
have already been notified that the order
is about to be published.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-26

MARRiAG ES.

In Brunswick. April IS, Harry w. Hutchin-
son of Brunswick and Mrs. Mabel Lebroke Of
Norway.
In Milo. April IA. George Gage of Brown
field and Miss Edith MOores of Milo.
In >orridgewock, April 5, Herbert Ames of
East Fairfield and Miss Susie Huntoon of Nor
In Unity April IA, Alton W. Pilley and Clara
NJ. Gordon.
In Mt Desert, April II, Nathan Irwin Small.
lidge and Miss Laura Eta Richardson.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-26
HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1900.

The class of 1900 is going to give an en-
tertainment and dance liz Assembly hall
OF the High school building, Wednesday
evening, April ~. This being the first
sophomore class to give an entertainment
Ike this and on account of the extra good
talent it has secured it deserves crowded
house. After the entertainment an order
OF twelve dances will be enjoyed by those
present.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-26
LACKS CONFIRMATI ON.

St Johns. N. f., April 25.-It is
rumored here tonight though the rumor
lacks confirmation, that Spanish war
snip has been sighted off Bay Bulls,
twenty miles south of ST Johns. She is
sells on the Grand Banks.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-26
SPINNERs WILL FIGHT.

New Bedford, Mass, April s5.-The
speeder tenders union today voted to con
tinue the strike. The spinners and carders
say they will kesp up the fight against
the reduction as long as they have a dol
lar left to fight with. Most of the other
cloth mill strikers resumed work this
morning.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-26
PORTLAND, April &c, 1898.

PORTLAND, April &c, 1898.
T\HE stock in every
i one of the thirty
gr e a t depart
ments of this store are
lar 6 e y made up of
Specialities. out-of-the
common things. new and
original things, late
novelties from every
where-and all sections
are SO arranged that you
can see and handle and
examine everything with.
out asking a question, if
you prefer to do so.
New ideas are being ex-
plotted here every day,
new things are arriving
constantly and among
them all there's likely to
be something to interest
you personally,
The largest stock of
rich cut glass. The
most complete assert
ment of all requisites for
Golf, Tennis and Gro
quet. All sizes and
k j n d S of American
Flags, silk, muslin and
W o o. bunting. lam
mock, toilet articles,
gloves, fountain pens,
sweaters, music boxes,
jardinieres. punch bowls,
fancy candles, picture
frames, baskets, toys,
everything m a d e of
leather, complete outfits
for infants and small chill
dren.
All equipments for
summer cottages. Every
thing required for travel
lers, campers and yachts
men. Cutlery, umbrellas,
playing cards, g a m e
counters, rules for 500,
duplicate whist, opera
glasses, poster" pillows,
Poker" pillows, and all
materials for embroider-
ing. Rugs, pictures,---
we also do card engrav-
ing and printing, the
very best OF work at very
low prices.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-26
ENTERPRISE TOWED OUT.

Boston, April 25.-The nautical train
ing ship Enterprise, was towed from the
navy yard by the tugs Vim and Atlas
President Roads. She will remain there
about a month, to relieve the congested
condition Of the navy yard.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-09
LEGAL ACTION MAY BE TAKEN
Board of Control Proposes to Collect
the Money.

If Captain w. A. May, chairman of
the finance committee of the board Of
control, succeeds in having the board
concur in his views, legal action will
be taken to secure from the city what
the school board believes is its share
of collected police court fines. He will
also suggest suit to recover money due
from tax collectors.
Captain May was the only member
Of the finance committee who respond
ed to a call for a meeting last night,
unless may be excepted President
Francois, ex-officio member.
Captain May had with him a letter
from d. J. Reedy, attorney for the
board, who wrote in reference to his
communication to council in relation
to the boards claim for a share of the
fines collected in police court: mo
heed has been paid to the letters.
The same being referred to committee
and pigeon n-holed. l now call your at
tention to the same and ask instruc-
tions what course to pursue in the
matter" The letter was dated Sep
tember 8.
Captain May remarked last night
that he would prepare a report for
signature of other members of the
committee recommending legal action
against the city and the tax collectors.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-09
MR. GUERNSEY ENTERTAINS.
Opens His New Building with a
Pleasant Reception.

J. w. Guernsey, Scranton's veteran
music dealer. opened his handsome new
store building at 314 and 316 Washing
ton avenue, last evening with a recep-
ton to his employees and the represen-
tatives of the press.
All three floors used by Mr.. Guern-
sey's business were brilliantly illum-
mated and decorated for the occasion,
flags, streamers. flowers and plants
being everywhere. After an inspec-
ton Of the building the guests enjoyed
a luncheon served by Hanley in the
main reception room on the second
floor.
Following this there was a brief ses-
sion of happy exchanges, Mr.. Guern-
sey welcoming his guests and speak
ing his appreciation of kindly treat
ment from the newspapers and stall
Wart support from his employees and
the guests in turn warmly congratu-
ated him on the success which the
erection of such a magnificent build
ing betokened
This evening the public will have
an opportunity of inspecting the new
building. BY way Of celebrating the
opening of the new store 10000 copies
of standard sheet music are to be dis
tributed for one cent copy.