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The Portland daily press., 1898-03-26
PUBLIC BUILDINGS.
ofthe Committee and E,ec-
tion of Junitors,

The committee on public buildings,
consisting Of the Mayor. Alderman
Lamson, Counoilnlen Cloudy, Barker and
| Lefavor, met yesterday forenoon. Mr.
Lefayor was chosen secretary of the COM
'nittee. The public buildings were as
signed 10 the special care of the mem
hors of the committee as follows:
Mayor Randall-C1ty building.
Alderman LaDlson-Engine houses 4
anu /, Park street, Jackson and CGsco
street schoolhouses, City stables and hay
scales.
Councilman Goudy-West End. Yang
han street. Mcclellan, Bracket strset and
Butter schoolhcuses, Hose 6, Engine 3,
Hook and ladder 4
Councilman barber-High, Chestnut,
street, ard Centre street schoolhouses,
South str, ct building and Armory.
Councilman Lefavor-Shailer, Monu-
nient street, North sehoolhoGses. India
street hook and ladder house, No. g. and
island buildings.
Ihe following janitors aad other emf
pioyes were elected:
CT. Building-G. 2. Co7en, ianitor,
Hirasu Cook, engineer; John delaney,
assist n engineer
McL,l 8 school-W. G. Rand
hutler school-RerIeN Mc&enDey.
Park aad Vaughan street schoOls-Wm.
Burnham.
Jackson school-John II. Woodbury.
Centre street school. c. Wcodili.
Smaller SC o9l--M. Bailey.
Cascu street sch -ol-Aiphonso Merri-
man.
High street and Chestnut street schools
i. IL. Steele, janitor; A. T. Cock, assis-
Can6.
West End-C. perhaln.
3rscketb street SCHOOL,. H. Wigein
PEAKS Island scho9l-A. Y. Ackley.
long Lslan:t school, east end--George
W. GiHtl.n.
Armory-E Elmer e Brown.
Voted not to increase the salaries Of
ianitors.
/. Voted to visit the new Emerson school
house Monday at 4 p. IN.
Several. other ja1itors remain o be
eIocteti.
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derce of how rough roads might be cas-.
ly passed over, timber and other parts
were joined into ore somewhat incon-
gruous whole.
In the artillery drill interest was very
marked for the movements We're out
OF the ordinary and novelty WAS dis
tinguished feature.
In both drills the mastery over details
which these boys have required must
have been revelation and surprise to
the vast crowd who witnessed their
manouvres. They are entitled to great
credit for their proficiency in drill, their
general military appearance and to be
congratulated on the success of the last
annual exhibition.
When the military functions of tha eve
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prettiest uniform, frightened up their
| trimmings, shouldered their guns and
| repaired to the designated place of
| rendezvous at the Auditorium to give an
exhibition, to be followed by dance.
What awaited them there? An as
senbled crowd, which packed the spa
cious building, representative CT all cir
Giles of the city. There was eager expec-
fancy on all sides ALI were waiting for
The assembly for drill. This was in store
for them, but a concert programme was
prepared to entertain the crowd in the
meantime and Chandler's band at about
s O'Clock very agreeabiy rendered the
following programme:
March Militiare-Up the Street. Morse
Overture-Light Cavalry, Suppe
a, Indian War characteristics,
Bellstedt
b, Plantation Scene-In the Cotton
Fields, Davis
Popular Pebbles, Betfser
Introduction and Bridal Chorus .
From third act of Lohengrin Wagner
Not long after the final strains OF
Wagners Lohengrin had died il the air
came the shrill call OF buele. There
was lively moment from all sides of the
hall for to the young soldiers it was
recognized as y call to duty and known
10 them as tho "A ssembly.
They gathered at their designated COM
pany grounds on one side Of the hall and
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nirg were over, the dance was begun
and ladies in pretty evening dresses
Joined the young heroes OF the hour in q
march which was followed by an order
of dances. daintily gotten up. bearing
on its outer leaf y shield, over which
was inscribed p. H. S. Cadets, and I'M
derneath. "a day-a red letter ore, it should
be-March So. 1885,
The following are the officers Of the
hattlion: Major, Charles u. Boyd, ad
jutant. Geo. w. Weber; guartermsster,
Philip H. Cobb; sergcantmajor, Louis
A. Derry; quartermas5sr- sergeant, '''a1'es
Is. Thompson; eo'or- sergeant, Haroli
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To thousands Of cyclists and hun.
dreds of dealers who are readers of this
paper the above subject will, no doubt,
be OF unusual interest. It is, however,
not the intention of this article to give
glowing description Of the benefit to
be derived from the use of the wheel;
that question has been conclusiveIy set
tled not only by the practically unan-
imous voice of the American people,
but by the whole of the civilized world
1t is intended, however. that the infor.
nation herein contained shall, in keep
Ing with the general policy of this pa
per, be OF real practical value to each
reader, and especially 10 those who an.
ticipate buying bicycle.
10 the latter question or consider
able Importance to decide upon is
(Which is the best bcycIe?' We appre-
preciate fully the great difficulties the
prospective buyer finds in obtaining
truthful and correct answer to that
question.
In the first place. he himself is not
acquainted with the relative merits of
the various wheels manufactured, and.
therefore, cannot decide for himself.
Second, he cannot rely on the opin-
ions of other bicycle riders, as they, like
himself may be unacquanted with the
merits of other wheels, or may be pre-
JUDGED in favor of the one he rides, or
may have a selfish interest by means of
q commission from dealer or manu-.
facturer.
Third, he cannot take his choice by
reading advertisements of printed met
ter of manufacturers, since one and all,
believing they are right and justified in
saying SC, claim their respective make
as the very best. AS only one can be
''best," all the others are. of course,
mistaken
Fourth, he cannot expect Co have his
question answered by any cycling jour-
nal, because in so doing such journals
would commit financial suicide, since
all the other manufacturers. except the
one given the first place as the "best"
would withdraw their advertising pa
tronage. He could, of course, receive
from such paper an opinion couchad
in the non committal terms. "such a
make of bicycle is one of the best" AS
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-26

responding to roll call stood like old
veterans in readiness for the duty of the
hour.
They had been summoned for a review.
This was the first military feature of
the seventh annual drill Of the Portland
High School Cadets, and at the review
ing stand which was marked by large
American flag, with the eagle and scroll,
sat the reviewing party, Mayor Randall.
Major Charles Collins, o. NJ. Lord, AL
bro E. Chase, Rufus Lamson, E. E. Ger
IRISH. Leroy l.. Hight, W. e. Severance,
ex-Major Frederick A Norton, and Off
GERS of the National Guard.
The line was formed by the adjrtant,
turned over to the commanding officers
and to the inspiring airs of a lively
march they formed for review.
Mayor Randall received the review and
returned the salute of the commanding
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Boston, Feb. II, 1898.
George e. Garter. President of the West
ern review of Commerce, Chicago, Ill.
Dear Sir.-Your letter of Feb. z re-
celyed. In reply will say that we want
to thank you for same, aud will also say
tnat this is the first time we ever knew of
a paper of your class having the courage
TO come right out and state fact, and
we want to say right here that we don't
thlnk you have made any mistake, for
the goods will back you in the statement
we are willing to stake our business rep
utation of over 81 years that the Lowell
Diamond is the best bicycle built, not
only in this country but in any other
Just as soon as you issue the papers
with this article in, which you sent us
unsolicited and unknown to us and in
your letter were kind enough to say that
1t would be printed and that you asked
no advertisements, gifts or anything of
the Ekind, we should be pleased to have
you send us few copies by mail.
Again thanking you for your kind let
ter. and always wishing you the very
best of success. we remain yours respect
fully, JOHN p. LOWELL ARMS co.
Dictated by B. S. l..
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Sly YoUR$E 49,

this answer would apply in turn to per-
haps all the wheels manufactured, if
the question were submitted sufficient
number of times to the large number Of
cycle publications, the Information
thereby obtained would be OF no bene-
ft
In view Of such difficulties to a cor
rect decision, this paper decided to make
4 thorough and exhaustive investiga-
ton, the result Of which would be
definite and decided answer as TO which
was the very best bicycle manufactured.
We realize the responsibility Of making
such decision. since we ere aware our
readers will accept it as final and
worthy OF fullest credence. For the
benefit CT new readers we state sucl,
faith on the part OF our readers is caused
by their knowledge of the invariablc
method pursued by this paper, by which
we can conscientioasjy give an indie
pendent and unbiased report upon any
article manufactured. This method is
to examine closely through the avenue
of our editorial and reporto7ial staG.
without the the knowledge Of any man
ufacturer interested, and further Wiz.
out making any charge, accepting ats
gift, OF soliciting any sdverslse;es,s;
from any one whose wares 40 pass
upon. This policy we ars enat]ed TO
pursue oving TO the large proG:e flo-.
a high subscription price and rated cis-
culatioa greater than any otheE paper
of its kind in the West.
Our representatives haze, tl2rec5se,
given close and critical attention 70 Tire
claims OF 81 the leading e3at;ss2 e
wheels as found in their catalogues. $40
as presented by agents ana Interested
wheelmen. AS a result CT thorough
and practical tests and examinations,
the unanimous verdict OF our reporters
was in favor Of the Lowell Diamond
manufactured by he John z. Lowell
Arms Company, i.stor, Massachusetts,,
and was based upon general and SYM
etrical excellence in every part of a
bicycle, coupled with correct and scien,
tific design.
Space forbids the publication OF tie
details Of The character of that invest
cation, but we remark in passing hat
great stress was laid on the opinions Of
a large n,naber Of practical worGmcn
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-26
Yellow Jaundice Cured.

Suffering humanity should 10 supplied
with every neaGs possible for its relief.
1t is with pleasure VS. publish the follow
ing: Cribs is To certify that was
terrible sufferer from Yellow Jaundioc foc
over six months and WAS treated by solae
OF the best PLY sicfans III our city ana all
to no avail. i}r, Bell, our GrnSrris:
recommended hieario I}ittetg, and after
taking two bottos | was entirely cure,i.
/ now tale great pleasure in Recommend
ing them 10 any person suffering wen
this terrible Inalady. I am gra.efi "
yours, Nj. A. Hogarty, Lexington, IL. +"
Sold by II. p. S. Goold, Druggist
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who have examined the mechanical
features OF it, and to the weil-known
preference given to it By thousands of
the best wheelmen in the country; also,
TO the fact that the manufacturers OF
this wheel have reached the acme Of
perfection 10 the art Of bicycle building.
and again, 10 its great end growing sue.
cess as demonstrated By Tie sales Of The
came, which promises to break the sec>s
ord before the season ends.
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given by the Harlequin Club on Thurs
day of next week are going like shot
cakes.'' In addition to the dancing ar
engagements will be made for card parties
| in the upper hall, and Caterer Rich will
supply the refreshments.
SOUTH PORTLAND BALL CLUB.
The South Portland Base Ball Club is
getting ready to appear on the ''dla-
mond" under the management of Geo.
Edwin Soule. They expect to have a
cracker jack team this season and chal-
lenge will be extended to all corners when
practice has been sufficiently advance
to get the '.boys'' in form.
MEETING OF TOWN ASSESSORS.
The Assessors of the towD of South
Portland will be in session at their office
in the town hall, April /, 2 and 8, to re-
| ceive lists of taxable property.
| The Ladies' circle of the Universalist
church, will meet with Mrs. W. e. John.
son, High street, on Tuesday afternoon
next
The supper to be given by the Uniyer-
salist parish has been fixed for Wednesday
and Thursday of the first week in April.
| DR.. and Mrs. Walker of Boston are the
guests of Fred W. Spear, Pine street.
The government works at Fort Preble
and Diamond Island are giving work to
large number of town people.
Mrs. Ellen Finnerty is visiting relatives
in Bosotn.
Mrs Thomas Wyley of Willard is dam
gerously i'll with measles
The young son of John Griffin is sick
at his home on ''Snake Hip go called.
PLEASANTDALE.
Mr.. James Emery Of Saco accompa-
MED by bis daughter, Mrs. Geo. Benjamin
of North street. Portland have returned
to Portland after a short visit at the
home of Mrs. Daniel Rodck.
Mrs. Daniel Jones and daughter, Miss
Emma, were entertained Thursday at
the home of DIR. Patterson, Portland.
hrs. John Plummer has returned to
her home. Oxford street, Portland.
Mrs. &c. Foden and daughter of PORT
land are guests of Mrs. F denis parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ballard, Ballard
street.
Messrs. VIM. Averjll, Roy Bracket and
A. d. Coolbroth, have returned from their
outing at Camp Ayerill, Prout's Neck.
The cellar OF the new house being
erected by Mr.. Frank Minot is nearly
completes.
Mrs. Alice Worth, who underwent a
surgical operation at her home on
Thursday, is at present writing, very
comforta bic.
Mrs II. l.. Milliken and son. Master
Earle of Buxton Centre, have returned
to their home from passing a few days
at the home of Mrs. Frank w. Carter
Elm street.
Mrs. Charles Emery of Saco, is passing
q few days with her sister, Mrs. Mat
thew Moods, Summer street.
WILL Yf 10Y A LAST SPRING
- T Nd SAVE EALF?
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SOUTH PORTLAND.
Delightful Social Function on Sawyer
Street.

The History Club Entertained at Resi-
dence of Mr.. Il. NJ. Cole-The Harie-
outn Clubs Fair-South Portland Base
Ball Ciub-Meeting of Town Assessors
Society and Personal Items, etc.
The History Club has had many inter
es.ing meetings of late, but that held on
Thursday evening at the residence OF
MIR. K. M. Cole on Sawyer street, heads
Uthe list as social function.
A colonial tea was given in honor OF
MIR. Fred Smart. student at Brown s
University, and the parlors of the resi-
dance were Handsomely decorated. Ihe
walls of the room were drap3d with red,
, white and blue, over the mantle was
q portrait of Lincoln, and near by were
pictures of George and Martha Washing
ton. encircled wit American flags
and bunting. The Railways, too, bore q
patriotic hue, and there were resent about
thirty of the leading society people of the
town, who were most appropriately
dressed in colonial costumes with pow
dered hair, who personated, among many
Others, such we'll known historic charac.
tiers as Washington, Hancock, La Fayette,
Lord Baltimore, Miles Standfsh, Lady
Washington and Madams James Madison,
BENJAMIN Rush, John Adams and Van
Buren,.
The exercises of the evening were de-
liehtful to all. Each member of the club
when called by name responded by giving
O fitting quotation from some colonial
writer. and the following papers were
read and listened to with great interest.
Miss Ada G. Cole, who by the way was
the hostess of the occasion, took for her
subject, "The home life Of the colonists. :"
Mrs. Paine, 1.-The meeting house OF the
colonisfs - Mr. Mooney. ION midsun
mer vacation. " Nj. Ff. d S mart. the guest
of honor, prepared paper, which proved
to be very entertaining, made up from
notes taken from lecture given az
Brown University. relating to colonial
times.
Mrs. Rogers contriD ution to the liter
airy repast was creating to- the hostess,
Miss Cole, expressed in verse, and in
most happy vein.
Light refreshments were served at
tables set with silver and plates sugges-
tive of colonial days, and center floral
piece wa in red, white and blue, with
apple, pear and cherry blossoms taken
from the garden of thu host.
The hostess was assisted in serving the
ices and cakes by her sisters. Eva.
Carrie and Mary Cole, also by Mrs Moul-
ton.
the singing of patriotic airs, in which
every body present. joined with the utmost
Zest.
TEE HARLEQUIN CLUB BALL.
Tickets for the grand calico ball to be
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THE MUNICIPAL COURT.

There were Two new cases and one CON
tinued case disposed of in the NUM-
cipal cou Friday morning.
Edward Hext, on The charge of intoxi-
cation, Was fined IS and costs,
Thomas j Foley, intoxication, fined
rs and costs.
bartholomew McGowan, on charge of
being q common drunkard, had his case
continued from thursday, but was dis
charged this morning, as the evidence
was not sufficient to hold him.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-26
HIGH SCHOOL CADETS BALL,
Splendid Drill and Brilliant Assem-
blage.

There is fascination about the MILL
tary under all times and under all cir
cumstances, there is glamor about brass
buttons which attract not only bright
female faces, but solid citizens as well.
This being the case it is not surprising
that the Auditorium last evening was
a scene Of unwonted brilliancy.
What was the occasion?. Simply this:
The High school boys put on their
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III,

Chicago. Feb. IS, 1898.
John P Lowell Arms Co., Boston. Mass:
Gentlemen Your esteemed favor of the
18th inst, to hand and contents noted.
We thank you for your kind words of ap-
probation. We mean just what we say,
that for careful and scientific construc-
ton and real practical value the Lowell
Diamond is undoubtedly the best wheel
made In our investigation we examined
81 leading makes, and we were satisfied
after most thorough tests that we were
justified in giving the palm to the Dia-
mond.
Considering we were not influenced in
any way by financial considerations, not
even in the form of advertising patron
age, you may rest assured that the de-
cision was unprejudiced.
Wishing you success in the coming sea-
son, we are yours very truly,
WESTERN REVIEW OF COMMERCE..
George G. Carter, Editor
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l.. Donahuc.
Battery A-Captain, VIM L. WATSON
first lieutenant, NJ. Smith, Jr.; second
lieutenant, Harris a. Jones.
Company B-CaptaiG, Geo. Il. Eogc
lieutenant, Royal ii. Watson
Company C-Captain. Walter T.. Smart;
first lieutenant, Galen II. harris; second
lieutenant, Fred a. Guptil.
Reception Committee--6 Mayor Randall,
Major Collins, o. N. Lord. superinten-
don't OF schools; Principal A. e. Chase,
Rufus Lamson. chairman Of Board OF
A Alderman; q. Il. Gerrish, president Com
mon Council; Leroy I. Hight, e1- Major
Frederick A. Norton, ". u. Severance.
Committee Of Arrangements-Ma Major
Charles ID. Boyd, chairman; Capt. Walter
E. Smart, Lieut.. Galen Nj. Harris
Lieut.. Fred a. Guptin. Lieut.. Royal III.
Watson, Lieut.. Philip II. Cobb, Lieut.
George VI. Webber.
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elected.
THE WOODBURY. ORDERED HERE
AZ ONCE.

Collector Of the Port John ". pearira
yesterday morning received u telegram,
from Secretary of the treasury Guge, in
structiua him to order the Woodbury. into
DAYS ago eli cruise to the eastward, so
Collector Deering telegrap heu Captain
Hoff 70 report here at once.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-26
Chicago, Feb. Z, 1898.

Chicago, Feb. Z, 1898.
John P. Lowell Arms Co., Boston, Mass.
Gentlemen-Haying lately received uu-
merous inquiries with regard to bicycles,
we have decided to publish an editorial
on the question, in which we have men
toned your firm. We enclose you copy
and ask you to give the latter careful
consideration. If you have any cuts to
illustrate it we shall appreciate the loan
OF them.
Pray do not consider this an advertise
nent, AS it is not in any way, not costing
you anything and being published strict
ly editorially. We have placed your firm
on our list of reference firms, and all fu-
ture inq uiries in your lima we shall be
pleased to refer to you direct. Please do
not delay the return of this article more
than is absolutely necessary, as tins Is
short before publication. Awaiting your
reply, we are very truly yours.
WESTERN REVIEW OF COMMERCE..
George c. Carter, Editor-in-Chlef.
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LOWELL POINTS
OF SUPERIORITY.

Superior quality OF help, machinery
and materials.
Practical, absolutely dust-proof bear
ings. Packed with patent wool packing,
fitted into groove in the cone to keep
out the dust.
A strong simple, elegant fork crown
Flush taper joints, making handsome
frame, with no unsightly raised parts;
each joint tapered out to minimize
vibration.
interchangeable chain, a saving of
wear. and preventive of irregular
stretch, friction, loss of motion, rattle
and uncomfortableness.
Larger sprocket wheels, as they have
been found to be of practical value.
A lower drop frame to the hanger,
fiat crauks for grace. and narrower
thread for comfort
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-26

WILL VI 10Y A LAST SPRING
Il Nd SAVE EALF?
is the qr-e.4 on the Standard Clothing
company ask of their patrons today.
Their special sale of suits to continue
until April /, will be of great interest
to clothing buyers. See their windows.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-26

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The History Club Entertained at Hesi-
danca of Mr. r. NJ. CoIe-The Harle-
ouin Clubs Fair-South Portland Base
Ball Ciub-Meeting of Town Assessors
-Sociaty and Personal Items, etc.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-26

Agents in almost every town and city
in New England. If there is none in
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WHY TROOPS WE'RE NOT PAID.

WASHINGTON, Sept IA dispatch
has been received at the war department.
from General Miles asking why the troops
In Porto Rico had not been paid. The ex-
PLANTATION is given that the paymasters
with money for the troops were at San
tiago and ready TO proceed to Ponce, but
General Miles objected TO these paymas-
ters saying they would bring the yellow
fever Infection with them. or the money
might be infected while on board the
ships. Other paymasters have been since
dispatched to Porto Rico 10 pay the
troops that remained there. Complaints
have been made also by certain regiments
THAI they received no pay while at San
tiago. II Is learned at the department
In some OF these instances that requests
were made by the commanding officers OF
the regiments to defer the payment until
the troops returned to the United States.
Such requests were approved by General
Shafter. and accordingly paymasters
omitted such regiments while paying at
Santiago