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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-25
SCHOOL coMMl7SEE.
Vertical Writing to Be Taught in the
Primary and Grammar Schools.

The regular monthly meeting of the
school committee was held yesterday
afternoon. All the members present OK
cept the Mayor.
MIR. Brownson was elected chairman
pro tenn.
DR.. Warren introduced Mr.. Smaller, the
teacher of writing in the public schools.
to say something about the results
teaching vertical writing in some OF the
rooms
Mr.. Shailor said the advantages were
apparent in the vertical style of writing.
1t gives the pupil a very legible hand
The loop letters are shorter, and that
makes the writing palmer. More can be
written in the same space. The writing
will apparently, not be as rapid. The
condition of the desks is the greatest i'm
pediment to vertical writing. but this can
be remedied by adjustable seats and more
sloping desks. If the desk Is narrow it is
rather more difficult to give free play to
the arm. There is no question that, COM
pairing the slant and vertical systems, the
vertical system gives greatest legibility
Mr.. Smaller thought there were still
rooms in some of the schools where the
distance between the seat and desks was
too great. 1t is certain that scholars who
wrote poorly by the slant style. write
quite plainly by the Evertical. Mr.
Smaller said the present pen used in the
schools were very poor, and the ink is not
entirely satisfactory. 1t seems difficult to
get good ink. The Ink in use ia better
than that supplied for, several years, but
it Is too pale. 1t appears to be uneven In
quality. Specimens of vertical writing BY
pupils in the schools of the city where
they had been instructed in it, were
shown, and the great improvement there
had made plainly seen.
Dr.. Warren offered this order:
Voted-Hereafter the vertical writing
system be used in all the primary and
grammar grades except that 1t be optional
with pupils of the ninth grade to use
either the vertical or slant system, and
that Ginns vertical writing books be
adopted for use in the schools.
The order had an unanimous passage.
Miss Annabel Lowell was granted leave
of absence for the rest of the school year.
Miss Annie W. Doughty was granted
leave of absence for remainder Of the
school year.
| Miss Thompson of Monument street
school had her leave of absence extended
to the end of school year.
Mr.. MCGOWAN was chosen to prepare
the school report for the year.
Bills were approved to the amount OF
SO, SIS. AZ.
| On motion of Mr.. MCGOWAN it wht
voted to request the city council to trans
fer $500 to the Evening school fund to pay
it's expenses to February 18th, it's appro
priation having been exhausted.
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MARRIAGES.

In Fryeburg. Jan. 81. by Rev. B. N Stone
AmazIah Sands and Mrs. Margaret 5. Grant,
both of Fryeburg.
In Stonington, Jan. 10. Frank v. Mullen OF
Vinalhayen and Miss Carrie f. Sellers.
In Brownville Jan. 8, Charles 9. Musgraye
and Mrs. Elizabeth j. Kay.
In Brownville Jan. II, Walter Monroe OF
Chester and Miss Mary T. Powers OF MeoW way
Mary A, Mcdonald.
In Deer Isle. Jan. IL, Willard G. Haskell and
Miss Lizzie M. Powers.
Miss Amanda E. Ingoldsby.
In Prospect. Jan. Is, Wellington Chase and
Mrs Elsie Carter, both OF Winterport
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MUSIC AND DRAMA
ULLIE AKERSTROM.

last night at the Portland theatre, Ulle
Akerstrom and her company began a
weeks engagement to an audience which
taxed the capacity of the theatre-many
beinp turned away-in "a Strange Mar
rage The play, while it is not pre-
tentious in plot, tells pretty story and
at times is trifie sensational, but it
affords MissAkerstrom ample opportunity
to display her versatility and prings out
the strength of her supporting company
which is up to the standard Of similar
organizations. The play Is very prettily
mounted. Several pleasing vaudeville
numbers were introduced between the
acts, and after the drama Bobby Foun-
tain sang two. songs which were illustrat-
ed by the stereopticon. But the feature
for which the audience seemed to be
waiting was Miss Akerstom's dancing,
serpentine and fire dances, which were
beautifully costumed and well presented.
The electric light effects were so we'll
handled that most beautiful series OF
stage pictures were presented.
The fret matinee will be given at 2
D. m. today and continue daily. Today
and tonight the play will be the funny
COMEDY ''A Bachelors Housekeeper. -
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ANNEXATION.
NORDICA MAD.
She Called the Boston Symphony Kala-
mazoo Orchestra.

The Boston Symphony Orchestra was
reported to be in disturbed state of
mind Saturday night. The orchestra
was at the Metropolitan Opera house.
New York, where Nine. Nordica sang
She was refused the customary applause
by the orchestra because she snappily
criticised their playing at rehearsal be-
fore the performance. The custom has
been for the players to turn their violins
and rap the backs sharply with their
bows. This they did not do. One of the
players said about it: 'sWe had to re-
hearse under difficulties. We were crowd
ed In corner of the Metropolitan Opera
house stage. A ballet rehearsal was go.
ing on at the same time. The light was
poor, and we had to stand up.
"In the Wagner selection, in which an
unusual cut had been made, the violon'
cellos came in wrong. Nine. Nordica
turned around and said sharply "That' 4
like kalamazoo orchestra" and this
to the Boston Symphony orchestra.
'tThere was quite a breeze over it,
assure you. We were exceedingly indig-
u.
plaud her at the concert. But she has
probably never sung to finer accom-
paniment than we gave her."
Mr.. Zach of the Symphony orchestra
says that it was not much of an affair,
anyhow. The orchestra came back tc
Boston yesterday morning and the ac-
counts of the newspapers explained the
whole story. he said. The explanation
for the refusal of the orchestra to ap-
plau Nordica was fully set forth in the
Sunday papers.
So far as he was concerned Mr.. Zach
said he was not in the matter at the first
He did not notice what NOrdica said, and
aid not think it amounted to much. He
thought only a few heard her remarks
and It seemed to touch their pride but he
was not in the council of war which
followed. He did not applaud, he said,
because the order was not to do SO.
The rehearsal was under difficulties
as stated in the story published Sunday
and not much should have been expected
A mistake was made in the music, anc
the orchestra went back to play it over
and it was then when he understood the
remarks were made by Nordica, to thu
effect that the players were like that o.
| Kalamazoo orchestra.
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SIDE TRACKED.

That up-to-date comedy drama,
Side Tracked, will be the attration at
Portland theatre, January 81. The COM
pany presenting the play this season is
the best that has ever appeared in 1t and
are meeting with flattering success wher-
ever seen. The piece has been rewritten
and brought-up-to-date in every respect.
The play is repIete with new and catchy
music. consisting of songs, duets, trlos,
ohoruses and dances. After all. the best
test of the merits of a decent play Is In
the verdict of those for whose amuse-
ment it is intended. and judged by that
standard. "Side- Tracked" will prove a
great success in this city. In the course
of the third act a number of divering
specalties are given. "Side-Traoke ed" is
powerful, yet laughable comedy drama,
in fact has comedy enough in 1T to stock
three or four melo-dramas. 1t will be
presented with new and ingenious me-
ohanical effects and striking costumes.
Be sure and see this wonderful produc-
ton. Popular prices will prevail.
ANNEXATION.
Whether the feeling between Portland
and it's sister city is endearing enough
to lead to a closer union in the near fu-
ture, is question that ia agitating the
minds of many men at this moment.
To get in proper frame of mind to con-
slider this question annex ticket to the
Black and Tan minstrels. The Jefferson.
February 4th and 9Th.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-25
LINCOLN CLUB BANQUET.

There will be some fine speakers at the
Lincoln club banquet February IL, prin-
oipal among whom will be Hon. Frederick
c. Stevens Of St. Paul; Mimi, one Of the
most brilliant of the younger mem bers of
the National House of Representatives.
Mr. Stevens spent his boyhood in Rock
land, Me-, and graduated from Bowdoin
college in 1881. He was admitted to the
bar in 1884 and has since that practiced
law in st. Paul
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-25
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following real estate transfers have
been recorded at the registry of deeds:
Albert Corhett of Portland to James W.
Fitzpatrick of Portland, land on Green
street in Portland.
Joseph J. q. Hannaford Of Gorham to
William Lucas of Deering, timber at Cor
ham.
Nellie P. Benson of Freeport to Charity
j. Bryant of Webster, land on Bustins
island, Freeport.
Rinaldo R. Marden of Freeport to Mary
E. Bragdon of Freeport, land and build
ings at Freeport.
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YOUNG MEMS SOCIETY OF HOLY
NAME

At the annual meeting of the Young
Mems Society of the Holy Name of st.
Dominic's parish, Joseph II. Clary was
president, Stephen S. Foley secretary and
Edward P. Twomey and John j. Silva,
consultors. These five officers. with the
spiritual director from the council of the
society.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-25
FUNERAL OF MRS. MoULToN.

The funeral services of the late Mrs.
Nancy M. Moulton took place yesterday
afternoon. Rev. DR.. VIM. HI. Fem, the
pastor of High street church, OBLIGATED,
and the choir of the First Parish church
rendered the singing. The pail bearers
were ex-Gov. Henry B. Cleaves. Angus
tus f. Moulton, William M. Marks and
William W. Mason.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-25
WEST END REPUBLICAN CLUB.

The West END Republican club will
open it's rooms at 2s5 St. John street
under the West End Hotel, this even
ing, at o'clock. There will be addresses
by prominent Republicans, music, etc.
Republicans arc cordially invited.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-25
OWEN, MOORE & co.
COURT OF THE UNITED STATES, J
FIRST CIRCUIT,
DISTRICT OE MAINE.

IN EQUITY
The General Electric Company vs. The Con-
solidated Light and Power Company
Herbert l.. Shepherd, heretofore appointed
Co-Receiyer i'm said cause, having filed his final
account as approved and allowed by the United
States Circuit Court for the New Hampshire
Distr ct ana his petition praying that the sai al
account may be approved and allowed by this
court, and that he and his Co Keceiver may be
finally discharged from their said office.
All persons interested are hereby notified to
seventh day of February, A. D. 1898, at ten
o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, II any
they have, why the prayer of said petition
should not be granted.
By order of the Court,
Attest. A H. DAVIS, Clerk.
jan25d6t
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FINE TROUSERS.

Besides having success in their sale Of
good business and dress suits for men
and young men, the Standard Clothing
company call attention to lot of fine
trousers in the STANDARD and liking"
makes, which they are selling at reduced
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-25
ADVANCED TO THE PRIESTHOOD.

At st. Luke's Cathedral this morning
the Rev. VIM. Howard Davis will be ad-
vancd to the Priesthood by Bishop Nicely.
Morning Prayer will be said at o'clock.
The Ordination service at II. This day,
being the Feast of the Conversion of st.
Paul, is the thirty first anniversary of the
conservation of Bishon NeeIy.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-25
CURED WITHOUT MEDICINE.

HAVING worked among poisonous chemicals
Ill for two OF three years l contracted pi i.,a
Stomach trouble which the medicine from
number number of physicians failed to relieve; Al last
/ was induced by friend to go to Or. chase,
372 Cumberland ST.. and with eight treatments ..s
was entirely cured of the trouble Wlthout any
would advise anyone troubled with any
chronic disease to call on Dr.. chase
R. w. DEBECK,
ian96eodtofeb1 Cumberland Mills Me-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-25
KATE CLAYTON.

Residents of suburban towns and OUT
lying districts of Portland should bsar IN
mind that Kate Claxton, the famous ac-
tress will be seen at The Jefferson on
Wednesday and Thursday next in line
Two Orphans" Miss CIaxton's Louise,
the blind girl, whose coniding nature
prompts her to submit to cruel suffering
in the hope that some day she may ma
her sister, is character once seen never
to be forgotten. Miss Marie Edithe's
portrayal of the exacting role OF the
Countess is said to be excellent. The sale
of seats opened yesterday morning at the
regular prices.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-25

This has a wide bias
furrow very pro-
nounced chic for Spring. 50 inches
wide. $3.50 goods cut to Sl.25
And the discount off besides.
ponIin. Look into your Fashion
papers and see what they
saw about Poplins for Spring.
This line resembles Silk Irish
Ponlin so inches wide. Double the
wear Of most goods. Was SLID,
Sl.OO
Less the discount.
Basket These divide the Fashion
Cloth. throne with Poplin, Az
inch. Were SOC. now 75c
minus the discount, which buys the
Lining.
French Whipcord. Jet black
IN d II m
weight. Always s1.oO until now 79c
The discount taken off besides.
Dram d, Alma. $1.25 cut to sl.oo
and the 10 per
cent discount off.
Cheyiot A combination OF two
Serge. popular weaves, 50 inches
wide. Wear it out IN the
Line gale and it wont spot.
75c until now, 5oc
Less 10 per cent discount.
A smooth finish at same price.
BLACK Novelty. MORE effects,
very stylish, SO
inch. Was 75c, now $50
Less the discount.
Brocade Novelty. Was $500,
now $3.50
Less the discount.
Knit Underwear Specials.
Half Price. Ladies' Vests, Colored
Merino, Silk binding
at neck and front, manufacturers
samples. So only one size No. "a.
so Ct kind. Price 25c
Ladies' Wool Jersey Vests.
Pearl buttons, Silk crochet-work at
neck with Silk braid. Were 75c,
now 37Ac
Infants Wool Vests. Silk
trimmed, Pearl buttons, 75e kind
for 37Ac
j. R. LIBBY co.
NN
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"rHE HEART OF MARYLAND. ;

David Belasco's famous and successful
play, tiThe Heart of Maryland will I'M
doubtedly create as much of a genuine
sensation when 1t reaches The Jefferson
next Friday and Saturday as it did in
Chicago, New York, Boston and San
Francisco. Extensive preparations are
being made for the reception of what is
universally thought to be one of great
est American plays for many years past
Mrs. Leslie Carter will head the cast,
other mem ers of which are James e..
Wilson, Frank Mordaunt, Theodore Rob
erts, Herbert Millward, Henry Weaver.
Jr., Grant Stewart, Helen Tracy, Angela
MoCaull and Virginia Tracy. The sale
of seats will begin next Wednesday morn
ing.
CONCERT AT CONGRESS SQUARE
CHURCH.
The Ladies' Union of Congress Square
church are fortunate in securing the SER
vices of Miss Marie &c. Collins, who is
not only beautiful young woman, but
a talented one as well, and is an elocu-
ZIONIST of high rank. The tickets for
the concert are for sale by members of
the Union and Treble CIef club also at
NJ. P. f. Turner's, Exchange street,
where reserved seat checks may be OBJ
tanned without extra charge.
CONCERT AT CHESTNUT STREET.
The concert to be given at Chestnut
street church on Thursday evening will
be given by the Haydn Quartette now
composed of Mrs. E. W. Palmer, Miss
Henrietta D. Rice, Will Stockbridge and
Harry f. Merrill, Miss Florence Leach,
the pleasing young violinist. and Messrs.
Latham True and Henry Humphrey the
organist and pianist just returned from
their European studies. Tickets at F.
B. Clark's book store to be exchanged for
reserved seats at Homestead,s.
THE NORTH POLE.
On Thursday evening of this week Rev.
Mr.. Hack will give his lecture on The
North Pole and Nansep's Search for 1t, -
at the church. The attempts of other ex-
plorers and the incidents of the famous
voyage of the Gram" as well as the ex-
citing trip of Nansen and Johansen will
he described and illustrated. About 70
views will be shown.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-01-18
E|TEB AFTER PORTS
i, an offer of Financial As
,.,.,ca to Secure Conces-
sIons From China.
|...,,u 10 Loan El2,OoO, 900
I I. cood Interest on Cer-
tain Conditions.
|. ,..tened French and Rus
sian Opposition Delaying
Negotiations.

,ov,oy, Jan. l7.-The Pekin CORE.
liant Of The Times says: "Satur.
\ Sir Claude Macdonald, British
-ssudor to China, in the course OF
4 htsryiew with the Tsung-Li- Yamen
hard Of foreign control), stated that
r,aud was willing to assist China to
ksiaste the japanese indemnity, and
,mn nroyide loan of $4,000, 900 at
| \ 70 run 80 years, the service to he 4
/ 4 cent net, including sinking funds,
nditions as follows:
First, the opening of three treaty
NJ, Tslien Wan, Slang In and Nan
|Inr. thereby increasing the customs
rspues; second, a declaration that no
|rtion Of the Yangtse Kiang valley
Fan be alienated to any other power;
t.,, the right to extend the Burmah
|xSay through Human province (the
rs southwestern in China.
IN the event Of her default, China
|ih place certain revenues under the
|nHol Of the imperial customs. On
3, basis the negotiations will proceed.
Dina regards them as advantageous,
ktsars the threatened opposition Of
hncs and Russia, especially to the
Eang Of Talien Wan and Nan Ming"
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-01-18
Commissioner of Patents Suc-
cumbs to an Attack Of
Pneumonia.
Served Ten Years i'm Congress
and Enjoyed Great Popu-
larity There.
Logan Carlisle, Son Of the Ex-
Secretary, Dies Suddenly
in New York.

THoMAsvILLE, Ga, Jan. i7.-Hon.
Benjamin Butterworth, United States
commissioner of patents, who has been
III at Piney Woods hotel here for sew.
eral weeks, died at BIS p IN. The end
was peaceful, and when it came his
wife and children were at his bedside.
He came here to recuperate from an at
tack of pneumonia and recovered rap.
idly till two weeks ago, when he suf.
fered from urasmic convulsions. From
that relapse he never recovered.
Benjamin Butterworth was born in
Warren county, O., Oct. %, 1887. He
was member of the state senate Of
Ohio from Warren and Butler counties
in l873.74 He was elected repre-
sentative of congress of the First Ohio
district. including the city of Cincin-
natl, to the Forty. sixth, Forty.seventh,
Forty.ninth, FiftietE and Fifty.frst
congresses. From then until appointed
to the position he occupied at his death,
he devoted most of his time to the
practice of law, especially patent law.
in this city. During the war he at
tanned the rank of major in an Ohio
regiment. He was commissioner of
patents first during the administration
of Garfield and Arthur and his record
made then and subsequently had great
weight with President Mckinley in Sc.
lecting him for that position.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-01-18
JAPAN'S NEW NAVY.

= Two Years She VIII Rank Third
Among the Powers OF the World.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 1.-THE launch.
h Of the Japanese warship Kasagi,
ahis being built at Cramps ship.
dl will take place on Thursday at
na The Kasagi is the most impor.
~ ship ever built in the United
hes for foreign account and is the
EfOreign warship launched in this
Eaty since the Zobiaca in 1878.
The Kasagi is one among a large
rnOer Of ships of various type and
nAes embraced in the new naval pro-
hnne OF Japan. A sister ship to
Es building on the Pacific coast and
Rsn Of various classes up to 1880
attleships either in England,
|,aa'e or Germany or in Japan's own
e3yard at Yokosuka. When the
HI OF which the Kasagi. is an i'm.
Eaa' factor shall be completed, an
a' not more than two years of at
arthest, Japan will rank as the
|nnost naval power in the Pacific
aa' and, generally speaking, nearly
a quite third in rank among the
|NI powers of the world.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-01-18
HOG CHOLERA SERUM.
Result OF Experiments by the Department
OF Agriculture.

Result OF Experiments by the Department
OF Agriculture. q,
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-THE chief Of
the bureau of animal industry, DR.. D:
E. Salmon, has submitted to Secretary
Wilson q report upon the experiments
made in the treatment Of hogs for hog
cholera with anti.toxine serum. This
serum is made upon the same principle
as the anti.toxine of diphtheria. It
was first teste upon small animals in
the laboratory and being found effica.
cious was last fall tested in Page
county, Ia., on several herds of swine,
containing altogether 278 animals.
Leaving out one herd, from which def
mite returns as to cause of death could
not be obtained, only 80 died out of 244
animals treated, of which SO were
sick. Consequently, 1913 per cent Of
the animals in these herds were saved.
Of untreated herds kept under observa.
ton during the period referred to about
85 per cent of the animals died. 1t is
the intention of the department to fur.
nish 1000, 900 doses the present year.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-01-18
LOGAN CARLISLE DEAD.
Expired Suddenly in New York City of
Heart Failure.

Heart Failure.
NEW YORK, Jan. 17.-Logan Car
Isle, chief clerk of the treasury depart
ment during the last Cleveland admin
istration, died suddenly at the home Of
his father, John G. Carlisle, ex.secre-
tary Of the treasury. He had been in
poor health for more than a year, and
recently had returned from fruitless
search for relief at Hot Springs. Five
days ago he was forced to take to his
bed, but his condition was not consid.
cred alarming until Sunday afternoon.
The cause Of death is given as heart
failure.
Logan Carlisle was born in Coving.
ton, KY, in 1860 and was graduated
from the University of Virginia. He
practiced law in Kentucky, and later
removed to Wichita, Kan. He was
active in politics, and especially in the
campaign Of 1892. He was appointed
chief clerk in the treasury department
in March, 1898. He held that position
until after the Inauguration of Presi.
dent Mckinley. Last month Mr.. Gar.
Isle came to New York and joined his
fathers firm.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-01-18
BURGLARS AT GRAY GABLES.

Ex- President Clevelands Summer Resi-.
dence Thoroughly Ransacked.
Boston, Jan. ia special to The
Globe from Buzzards Bay says: Gray
Gables, the summer home Of ex.Presi.
dent Cleveland, has been visited by
burglars, who ransacked the house from
attic to cellar and made good their
escape without leaving the slightest
clue to their identity. When the bur.
glary took place is quite as much Of a
mystery as is the identity of those who
were concerned in it. The amount OF
plunder which the crooks took with
them cannot be known until Mr.. Cleve-
land has been heard from.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-01-18
HAVANA is TRANQUIL,
No Renewal OF Recent Disorders Has
Occurred.


HAVANA, Jan. i7.-No "disagreeable
Incidents" have occurred during the
day and complete calmness" exists.
Generals Morroto, Bernal and Salcedo
have arrived and are assisting General
Blanco in maintaining order.
While Senor Marcos Garcia, governor
of Santa Clara, was attending base.
ball match hospital employe tried to
shoot him. General Aguirre and his
aid de camp frustrated the attempt.
General Pando arrived at Mama.
milo on Tuesday last. According to
the official reports there has been "only
unimportant skirmishing" in that di.
rection.
Although outwardly order is restored
here great excitement continues and
unless the newspapers exercise, under
the present press censorship, great
prudence, a general revolt is probable,
with much bloodshed, because, in such
an event, the army volunteers would
fraternize.
General Blanco's position is more
difficult because his mild methods of
warfare disqualify him to use energy
with a mob,