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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-05
THE WHITE RlBsoNERs.
Letter From Mrs. I. NJ. n. Stevens to Her
Comrades.

Mrs. L. M. N. Stevens has Wrltteh lhis
letter to her comrades of the W. Y. L. ".
My Beloved Comrades:-l neeq no a, say
that these day have been oaySu =. n' I was
sorrow too deep for words. HAon -
called, by the sickness of our gre'su i eaut
er, to New York, l could not peileve on tt,
God would take her to heaven When GU ~ w
seemed SO much to need her pTeseuo,Ha;
Alter the crushing blow came, couiu
not realize that she had gone away .th
crossed the river which divides tne eaion
y from the heavenly home. L1oAt ths
pack at those sad days in New Iork-eno
sorrowfnl journey to Chicago, the services
Gnere and in Evanston, the leaving une
precious casket at Rose Hill-it all seems
ike dream. She WAS SO much alive ~
is hard to think of her as dead. Sne Is
not dead She still olives and loves anu
viii inspire us to go forward, carrying
out as pest we can the plans and WORK OF
Une society. l am trying to see, through
my tears, the way she would have us go;
ana am coming to you now to ask that
yousWlll, with renewed conservation ana
Increased devotion, strive harder than
ever to increase the interest in and the
mem bership of the w. G. T. u. Let us
ADOPT the method she SO often urged upon
us-eaoh member to secure a new mem
Der, and SO double our members. Please
study, also, the recommendation adopted
at our last convention. and bear in mind,
when reading this, that one-half of our
convention year has already gone. Much
has been done in many localities to secure
better enforcement of law-to impress up
on the people the evils arising from toler-
ating "wickedness in high Places
Our county presidents, are now prepsr-
ing for their conventions. / hope may
be able to attend a few of those where I
am most needed. 1t is my intention to
spend, after April goth, most of nv time
in Maine, with sufficient clerical help to
enable me to attend both National and
State W. G. I. u. work.
have been deeply touched by the ex-
presslons of hope and love which have
como to me from every part of our
country. There seems to be sacred de-
termination on the part Of our great
sisterhood to so build into our work that
she, looking over the battlements OF
heaven, may smile approvingly and feel
that we are "not disobedient to the
heavenly vision.
She loved the people of Maine; she often
came within our borders to rest or to
work: she talked of our piney woods of
our Mt. Kathadin, our prohibitory law
and our great, good nan, Neal Dow. God
help US, as Maine White Ribboners, to SO
act IN this crucial time that We may be
worthy of her as she was when she
walked and talked with US here, and as
she Is now that she Is translated, now
that she realizes in all of it's fullness that
1T is beautiful to be with Cod
Affeotionately, sorrcwfully, hopefully
yours,
L. M. N. STEVENS.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-05
FAIR Al CHURCH OF MESSIAH.


The fair of the Sunday school of the
Church Of the Messiah opened yesterday
afternoon in the vestry of the church
There was goodly number in attendance
during the afternoon, and at 6. 30 O'Clock
fine supper was served to crowd that
filled every seat. The entertainment in
the evening was very enjoyable
The fair will be continued today, after
noon and evening. The admittance in
the afternoon will be free. At GO O'Clock
good supper will be provided At eight
o'clock the fare e Female Free Masons, !"
will be given, and it is said to be very
amusing, as it shows the idea that some
of the ladies have of the doings of the
lodge room. This will be the cast:
Grand High Mogul-B. N,
Grand High Pull Hawler-S. M.
Royal Parjanchum-H. Fl.
Sister High Muck-a- Muck-L. 2.
Sister Hobble-de- hoy-E. II.
Sister Gibbled Gobbls-H. ".
Sister Linen ORA perm. B.
Sister A. T. and A. NC. T.
Inner Guard-C. NJ.
Outer Guard-E. J..
Organist-J. M.
Candidates.
The young ladies have published cook
book full of good receipts furnished by
the ladies, which is sold at a reasonable
price and is having good sale.
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SALVATION ARMY AID.

The monthly meeting of the Salvation
Army Aid Society was held yesterday
morning in the Second Parish church
parlor. Mrs. Carter presided. The
treasurer was authorized to pay the rent
of the Salvation Army hall up to date.
The event of the morning was paper
read by Mrs. Fletcher on 1.-THE Farm and
the City" by Walter Besant, an outsider,
who has written an unbiased opinion of
the work of the army, especially of the
work opened up in the West and the pos
sibilities of the farm life started. The
last meeting of the season will be held
the first week in June at the First Parish
house.
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Discovered by a Woman.

Another great discovery has been made
ana ana that too. by a lady in this country.
disease fastened it's clutches unon her
ana Tor seven years she withstood its
severest tests, but her vital organs were
Undermined and death seemed imminent.
for three months she coughed incessantly
ana could not sleep. She finally discov-
ereo way to recovery by purchasing Of
US US bottle OF DR.. Kings New Discovery
LOT ,s consumption, and was so much re-
all night and with two bottles has been
absolutely cured. Her name is Mrs.
Luther Lutz. " Thus writes W. C. HAM
mick q Co., of Shelby, N. G. Trial bot
Ties free OF II. P. S. Goold's Drug Store.
Regular size hos and S1.OO every bottle
guarantee.
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HART WILL BE PARDoNED.

Washington, May 1.-The President an.
nounced today he would shortly pardon
Capt. John d. Hart of the flibustering
steamer Laurada, now serving two
years. sentence IN the panitentiary for his
Cuban fllibustering operations. A dele.
CATION from the House comprising Repre-
sentatives Young, McAleer and Bingham
of Pennsylvania, and Cummings and Nc
Clellan of New York. called on the Presi-
dent to urge pardon.
The President, while refraining from
saying when he would act, gave assurance
that a pardon would be soon forthcom-
ing.
Mrs. Hart, the filibustering captain s
wife. awaited the party in the east room,
and when informed of the Presidents as.
surances, expressed her gratitude. though
disappointed that Immediate pardon was
not to be had.
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MAINE TOWNS.
Items of INTEREST Gathered BY CORES.
pondents of the Press.
SANFORD

SANFORD.
Springyale, May s.-Mrs LYMAN Tn.
tleneio is visiting friends in Massnchu.
setts.
Mrs. W. E. Frost was in BOSTON last
week on short visit. s-41.
Miss Margaret R. Smyth has been an
pointed Noble Grand, and Mrs. Cora
Graves Assistant Secretary of Ruhamah
Rebekah Degree staff.
Inc farmers are very busy now getting
ready 10 put In the seed for future crops.
hecoghltion services of Rev. A. l..
buzzeH as pastor Of the First Baptist
onuroh In Shapleigh will take place
Wednesday, May 4, at 2 D. m.
Dr. blagden is taking a post graduate
course at Johns Hopkins University.
n. Z. worthy, optical specialist, has
returned from an extended trip to New
York and Philadelphia, where he has
peen pursuing special course of study.
Inc hrst Cuban flag seen in this vicini-
" was displayed in the show window OF
love ana Maxim last Monday, and re-
HIaiIeu 1nere through the week. The
Wnoo arrangement of the window was
very artistic. A large portrait of Presi-
deng Mckinley rested on an easel
agaih 3, tlls leaned drawn sword; over
mead !ne Cuban and American flags in
tertWlned, and at one side the American
eagle surveyed the scene. A multitude
OF tlny American flags added to the
eHect, which drew crowd of admiring
spectators.
pOWNAT,
PoWnal, Mayi2.-The Ladies' Aid Socie.
ty VIII give social in Mallet Hall on
Friday evening, May 6. The entertain
pole by twelve young ladies, also songs
ana games. 1t is hoped that there may
be good attendance.
The services which are to be held at the
congregational church here next Sunday,
Will commence at O'Clock D. M, as
later It will be necessary to hold them at
that hour.
freeport, where she has been for some
little time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest True Of Portland
nave recently been in town at Mr.. Nor
GRAY.
Dry Mills, May 3.-Mr. Charles Golf of
week.
Mr.. Charles Baldwin returned from
Boston last Saturday, where he has been
on business trip.
Mr.. Carl Stewart Is at work for Frank
H.. Golf N the blacksmith shop.
MIR. snow has got no clew to the one,
or ones, that burglarized his hotel last
week, nor has Mr.. James Hancock recov-
cred his bicycle that was stolen the same
night.
1t has been 50 cold and stormy the past
month that there has been little
farming done.
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DEATHS.

In thi city, May 4 Miss Mary Jane Gay, aged
SO years 10 months "a days.
GNotice OF funeral hereafter.
In this city, April a. Elcie May, only child of
Henry and Eveline L. Stevens, aged months
20 days.
Funeral Friday afternoon from parents resi-
dence. No. 90 Brackett street.
In this city, May a, James Fl. Anderson aged
25 years months 26 days.
Funeral on Friday afternoon at Q o'clock, at
his late residence. No. IS Cumberland street.
Services at Cathedral of the Imamcalate Con-
ception at 2.3O O'Clock.
In this city. May 4, Charles H., youngest son
of Robert McClOskey.'
Friends will kindly omit flowers Notice of
funeral hereafter
In this city. May %, Mildred ". daughter OF
Robert w. and the late Mary j. Jackson, aged
Is years i months.
Funeral Thursday afternoon at 2.30 O'Clock
from her late residence, 104 Oak street.
In this city, May 3. at the residence of his son.
No. 43 Pleasant street, John FAIRY
Funeral Thursday morning at $50 O'Clock,
from his late residence. No. 43 Danforth street.
Requiem high mass at st. Dominic Church at
O'Clock.
In Sanford. APRIL 10, Edward Morgan. ag ed
5Oyears b months
In springvale, April 8, Stephen Goodwin,
aged rs years.
AT Emery Mills, Shapleigh, April 15. Mrs.
Jane Day, aged S8 years
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WEDDINGS
BATES-KING.

One of the charming social events of
the season was the wedding of Mr.. Jerry
Dickerman Bates, of st. Johnstury, VT,
now in the United States customs service
and stationed at Island Pond, and Miss
Edith Hale King, daughter of the late
Trott King, Esq. which occurred at the res
idence of thebride's brother, Mr.. Fred n.
King, on Thomas street, last evening.
The house was beautifully decorated for
the occasion, with ported plants and cut
flowers, the prevailing color of the draw
ing-room being red and of the dining.
room blue. Prior to the ceremony the
guests were received by Mrs. Trott King,
grenadine over lavender, trimmed with
point lace; Mrs. Bates, mother of the
groom, in an elegant Worth gown Of
black silk and jet passamenterie over
green taffeta, Mrs. Fred H. King in a
beige grenadine over turquoise blue
Henry c. Bates, father of the groom, who
Is prominent member of the Vermont
legislature and candidate for Lieut.. Gov
ernor of the State was unable to be
present owing to the necessity of his pres
ence in the legislature. While the guests
were arriving Gilbert's orchestra dis.
coursed delightful music.
At $50 p. M, the bridal cortege came
down the broad staircase and passed into
the spacious drawing-room where, in the
west corner, Rev. DR.. Fem, the oficiat-
ing clergyman awaited it. First came
six maids as escort: Miss Mollie Mattocks
in gray silk, Miss Marion Webster in pink
satin and mousseline de sole, Miss Mar
garet Jordon, gray and pink, Miss Helen
Brown, blue chiffon over white silk, Miss
Helen Thomas, white muslin, and Miss
Marion Chapman pink silk. Then fol-
lowed the maid of.honor, Miss Louise Gage
attired in white net over blue taffeta and
carrying American beauty roses; she was
followed by the bride and groom, the
bride charming in gown of embroid-
cred chiffon over white taffeta, and veil
with wreath of orange blossoms, and car
rying BRIDES roses, the groom in full
evening dress. AS the procession entered
the drawing-room, to the Swedish march,
by the orchestra, the escort of maids
opened ranks and through the aisle thus
formed the bride and groom advanced to
their station in front of the clergyman
the maids closing about them in semi
circle. The ceremony was most impress.
lively performed and at its close the orches-
ira played Mendeloshr1' s wedding march.
A delicious supper admirably served
followed, furnished by Mr.. J. j. Pooler,
of the Sherwood, to whose taste the
beautiful decorations were also due. In
an adjoining room Mrs. Harry A.
Rounds served delicious fruit punch. The
presents, of which there were a large
number, filled room by themselves and
were greatly admired.
After the supper dancing was kept up
to late hour. Mr.. and Mrs. Bates will
leave on their wedding journey today
Among the guests present at the wedding
from out of town were Mrs. jed E.
Duren, of Calais. sister of the bride, Miss
Marie Stuart Reeve, of Brighton, VT,
and Mr.. F. W. Webb, of Montreal.
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MARRIAGES.

At Peaks Island May 8, by Rev. William s,
Jones' Charles w. Orr and Mabel A. Lane, both
of Portland.
In Sanford April 8, Edward H. Emery and
In Bangor April as, John w. Green and Miss
Mary o. Blackden.
In Wauervllle, April 81, Samuel B. Traffon
and Miss Lizzie E. Grover.
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SUPERIOR COURT.

Wednesday-HenryJ J. Conley. assignee
of Edward l.. Baker, vs. David f. Muir
dock. Action of assumpsit to recover be-
tween 5000 and $500, being balance due
upon % contract for building house in
Portland in 1885, Defendant claimed
that Judgment has been made in full.
Hearing had. Decision for defendant
d A. Meaher for plaintiff.
D. h. Murdoch. pro Sc
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-05
FIRST PARISH UNITY.

At the annual meeting of the First
Parish Unity held at the Parish House
these officers were elected:
Presldent-Mrs. Edward M. Rand.
Vice President-Mrs Hiram L. Jones.
= Seoretary-Miss Nettie Walker.
Treasurer-Miss Augusta D. Boyd.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-05
MAY CROSS COMMERCIAL STREET

MAY ChUSS COMMERCIAL STREET.
Augusta, May 4.-The railroad COM
missioners today granted the Boston and
Maine railroad permission to build
track along Commercial street in Port.
land. They also approved certain changes
of the location of the Washington county
railroad.
They granted the Saco River Electric
railroad permission to cross the Boston
and Maine railroad at Saco and the Port
land and Rochester railroad at Buxton
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-05
ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA re SYRUP co!
saw FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. xY. Anew Y0Rk M
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MOoSEHEAD LAKE CLEAR.

Greenville Junction, May 4.-The ice in
Moosehead lake broke up during the
night, and the water was nearly clear
this morning. The boat will begin their
regular trips to Kineo and beyond Mon
day.
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OBITUARY.
REV. GEORGE A. sIssoN.

Rev. George A. Sisson, son of George
+. and Clarenda A. Sisson was born in
Middleboro, Mass, January a7th, 1856,
and died in North Dighton, April 12th,
1898. He was of a serious turn of mind
and was early led to serve his Master. He
had a definite call to the ministry, but
SO high was his conception of the work of
the Christian ministry that he resisted the
call for long time. But he was not in
active. He became diligent student Of
the Bible and so great was his desire to
help on the work Of his Master that he
went out into different neighborhoods to
tell the story Of "Jesus and His Son."
Being thus encouraged he yielded to the
call of the Spirit and in 1883 entered the
Maine Wesleyan Seminary at Kent's sHill
to prepare for his life work. He graduated
in 1887 and soon after entered the school
of Theology Of Boston university FROM
which he graduated in 1899. In 1891 he
united with the New England Southern
conference and spent two years each at
South Braintree, Fairhayen, one year at
Isterville, and was completing his second
year at North Dighton when his work
was out short.
He was diligent student, a faithful
pastor, and an earnest and instructive
preacher. He loved the work of the
ministry and by his faithful discharge of
all it's duties made for himself SO large
place in the hearts of the people In every
field in which he labored. He was active
in every good work ana contributed &C.
cording to his ability in every cause
which he advocated.
Mr.. Sisson was united in marriage July
3Oth, 1891, with Miss Alice Il. Foster of
Westbrook, Me. To them were born
three children, two boys and a girl. of
these the second, bright and beautiful
boy of four years was called away by
death in February last. This was great
aff1iction to both parents, but the father
not being well did not readily rally from
the shock. He was taken sick with the
grippe in March, but recovered from that
sufficient to occupy his pulpit the first
Sunday in April. A second cold brought
on liberation Of the throat, which de-
veloped into diphtheria and no remedies
were able to check its progress. He died
at noon April 18th. Thus in the prime of
life noble son, a kind and loving hus-
band. tender father, and worthy
Christian minister has passed to his re-
ward.
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THOR trimming
j. dresses, wraps
and all cos
tunes, Braids are most
prominent in popular
favor.
And to add still more
to their effectiveness,
braids have been twisted
and turned into every
possible shape, into all
forms of knot and mesh
and point and loop till
they have all the richness
of the best silk passa-
menteries and yet they
are only braids-and SO
much cheaper
There's a splendid line
of them at our Trim
mings counter,--all ex-
elusive designs that you
will see nowhere else,
all choice tasteful pat
terms in all the wante d
widths.
There are many novel
ties at this counter too.
Handsome knotted silk
fringes for ties and
sashes, cut steel fronts
and shoulder pieces for
evening costumes. satin
folds for skirts, pompa-
dour bands for light
wraps. Applique insert
ings and bands, black and
colors, jetted bands, all
widths, small fancy but
tons for blouse waists and
the largest line of
buckles, jet, steel, silver,
gilt and pearl, we have
ever shown. Small Jew
eled buckles and mourn
ing buckles for dresses
and larger ones for belts,
no end Of styles and the
broadcast range of prices.
Buy the dress where
you will, come here for
the trimmings.
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GENERAL EDWIN G. MASON.

Brevet Br igadier General Edwin G..
Mason, United States Army (retired),
died at his home in ST. Paul Saturday.
He had career Of great distinction, and
held five brevet commissions for gallan-
try on battletields. He was born in Ohio
sixty three years ago, and entered the SER
vice as captain of the Second Ohio Infan-
try, April 20, 1861, and month LATER was
commissioned captain in The Seventeenth
Regular Infantry. He received the brevet
OF msjor for gallant and meritorious
service in the battle of Fredericksburg,
Va, of lieutenant colonel in the battle OF
the Wilderness, and of colonel at Spott-
sylvania. He commanded successfully the
Seventh Maine and the One Hundred and
Seventy sixth Ohio, being brevetted as
brigadier general of volunteers at the
close of the war and transferred to the
army as captain. He was promoted on
several occasions, and i'll 1883 was COM
missioned colonel.
For distinguished bravery in action
against Indians in the Lava Beds, Cali
fornia. in 1877, he WAS commissioned
breyet brigadier general. He was retired
on reaching the age limit, May 81 1885,
he was Recorder of the Minnesota Com
mandery of the military order of the 10y
al Legion of the United States.
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The New York Dramatic Mirror saws:
"Elsie Leslie Lyde once the idol of ali
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NAY GO TO manila
Talk Of Sending the Fourth
Regiment There.
HAMPT0N's BOYS READY
Public School Exercises Yesterday. Talk
Ing About "a Company of Home Guards.
New Volunteer Company Organ
ling. Other Matters.

After all the Peninsula Guards ma,
never see Cuba. Yesterday word came
by letter from several members of tn.
company that the Fourth regiment
may be sent to the Philippines unde,
General Merritt. This will not be pleas
ant news to those people Of Hampton
who have been nursing the hope that
even II the men are ordered to Cube
they will not be called upon to take
part in battle. More than one wo-
man whose heart has gone out after
her boy has found comfort in this
thought. They have steadily refused
to believe that their sons were going
into real war.
But now that there is a proba bility
that the regiment will go to Manila
they Will have new cause for sorrow
The Philippine Islands are nearly ten
thousand miles from Hampton and,
like Cuba. lie under the blazing rays
Of tropical sun. The journey from
this city to Manila would cover a peri
cd of about five weeks, provided moth
ing should occur to retard the passage
after leaving San Francisco: the por,
at which troops destined for those far
away shores are embarked. The
thought Of this great stretch of land
and water lying between themselves
and their boys is quite enough. IL there
were not other things to consider. to
SNsill dlIcSl llLt IOuultIn, III
tears. But there are other things that
come in for share of this sorrowful
reflection, and those who are deeply
concerned will want to know what they
are. But there will be time enough to
make them known after it has been
definitely settled to send the Fourth
to the PHILIPPINES. But this is the dark
side of the future. 1t has a bright side.
There are well informed men who be-
lieve that the end of the war is in sight
and some have gone so far as Ito de-
clare that peace will have been declar-
ed before the expiration of a fortnight.
In the event that this prophecy is
borne out. Company D may soon be at
home telling their happy mothers and
bright-fac sweethearts stories OF
wars stern alarms. with graphic ac-
counts of what they would have done
if they had only been afforded the OPP
portunity. With Admiral Cervera in
Santiago harbor and unable to get out.
and with a score or SO of our great
Guns turned upon MORO Castle and the
Porto Ricon city of San Juan at the
same time 1t may not be necessary to
sacrifice the lives of our soldiers in
order to haul down the Spanish
standard In the island of Cuba and
Porto Rico.
But let it be remembered that the
talk about sending our boys to Ma
Mia is only talk. At present it amounts
to nothing more than a rumor and
there is absolutely nothing to warrant
the statement that is will ever rise
above that condition. But If it should.
be it said to the credit of Company D.
the boys are ready to go. That Is what
they write. They enlisted for the war
and they are willing to obey any call
that their country may make.