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The evening times., 1898-11-04
CITY BREVITIES.

An overheated latrobe caused fire at
the residence of Mrs. Rockwell, 1929 New
York Avenue, yesterday and damaged
the carpets and curtains to the sum of
800.
Alma Dahle died yesterday morning at
Freedman's Hospital from the effect of
the burns received at Brookland Wednes-
day, while trying to extinguish flames
that caused Albert knabe's death.
The jury in the case of Charles n. Ash
ton against the District of Columbia for
damages alleged to have been sustained
as the result of negligent construction of
scaffolding, while repairing a sewer,
awarded the plaintiff $1,000.
A meeting of the Biological Society will
be held tomorrow evening at S o'clock in
the assembly hall of the Cosmos Club,
1920 H Street northwest Addresses will
be made by d. G. Fairchild, L. O. How
ard, c. T. Simpson, o. P. Hay. and Fred
erick A Lucas.
The Corcoran Cadets will give their in
augural smoker of the season at the Ma
tional Guard Armory, Monday evening"
November Z. Those who will participate
in the program are: Harry Shackleford,
Harry Hill, Steve Clements NJ. NJ. Clark
the West End Mandolin Club George
Parks, the National Guard Band and the
Coon Hollow Club.
The evening times., 1898-11-04
CHARGES AGAINST THE G. g O.
The Case Set for a Hearing ON No.
vember Is.

The Case Set for a Hearing ON No.
yember IS.
The Interstate Commerce Commission
has issued orders for an investigation in
to the charges of discrimination in freight
rates filed by c. G. Blake, coal dealer,
of Cincinnati, against the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railroad Company.
The charges in detail are, transporting
coal from mines in West Virginia to Gin
cinnati at less than the published rates;
exacting greater charges from the COM
plainant and others than from the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Fuel Company; for trans
porting coal from mines in West Virginia
to Cincinnati, and discriminating in
transportation facilities in favor of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Fuel Company,
against complainant and others, includ-
ing preferential and unjust apportionment
or allotment of cars at the mines for the
loading and shipment of coal, and at
times absolute neglect to furnish cars
within a reasonable time to mine opera
tors not connected with the fuel compa-
ny mentioned.
The case will be heard in this city on
November rs. General Freight Traffic
Manager F. NJ. Whitaker will be sum-
moned and as the freight business of the
read is under the direct control of Presi-
dent NJ. e. ingalls,, 1t is likely that he also
VIII be asked to appear.
The evening times., 1898-11-04
MRS. sPoFFoRD's DIVORCE.
Granted From Henry w. Sponord b,
Justice Cox

Edith F. Spofford was today granted a
divorce from her husband, Henry W.
Spofford. The matter came up for hear
ing this morning before Justice Cox, who
granted the decree
According TO the order of the court. Mrs.
Spofford is given the care and custody of
her daughter, Edith c. Spofford, and Mr..
Spoford the guardianship of the son. Rob
ert w. Spofford. 1t is also stipulated that
the parents may visit the children in
the custody of the other, and also that the
children may visit them If they choose.
The parties were married in 1883. in this
city, and lived together till about two
years ago, when Mrs. Spoff6fd alleges
her husband wifully deserted her. She
hled her petition for divorce ON September
26 last
The evening times., 1898-11-04
TO THE PRESIDENT.
C. II. Butler Asks Protection for Pri-
vnte Property in Time of War.

Charles Henry Butler has prepared and
presented TO the President a memorial
signed by a number of citizens. asking
that this Government call an interna-
tional convention for the purpose of es-
tablishing an international law to protect
private property from capture on the
high seas in time of war.
The memorial points out that this coun-
try is in the best position to take the ini-
tiative step in such humane movement,
and that the present threatening aspect
of European politics would make this
move particularly acceptable to the re-
mainder of the world al this time, and
would stand forever as another Of the
many claims that this country now holds
upon the gratitude of the civilized world
The evening times., 1898-11-04
No Sae-No PriceS-NO Qualities Ever EQualed These
Mems OvercOatS.

Cold weather's here. Look out for
colds. Better provide yourself with
one of our cold-defier overcoats
The evening times., 1898-11-04
BoSToN's RETRIAL.
Chief Justice Bin ham Sefs Ii for
November II.

After hearing argument on the ques-
tion, Chief Justice Bingham, this morn
ing fixed November 81, as the date for
the retrial of George Ii. Boston, who is
charged with violating the pension laws.
Mr.. Howell Titus, who appeared for Bos-
ton submitted affidavits, to show that on
account of the absence from the District
of material witnesses, 1t would be impos-
sible for the defense to be prepared for
trial on Wednesday next, the time sug
gested by the District attorney. He also
stated that the Pension Office authori-
ties had refused him access to the pa
pers in the case.
Mr.. Shillington, who appeared for the
Government interposed no objection 10
the extension of time except SO far as
ii might delay the transaction of other
business of the District attorneys office.
He also assured the counsel for the de-
The evening times., 1898-11-04
RAID ON THE vENDERs.
Charged With Obstructing Side
walks.

A general raid was made this morning
at II o'clock upon the chestnut venders
on Seventh Street, between Pennsylvania
Avenue and F Street northwest, by the
police OF the First precinct. Three Ital-
ians and four Greeks were arrested for
obstructing this thoroughfare.
The police regulations require the huck-
sters of the city to be on constant
move, and allow them to stay In one
place only long enough to make sale.
These peddlers persistently disregard
this law, and the police are compelled
to arrest them at frequent intervals.
This morning Policemen Skyler. Ad-
ans, Hooker and Miller, after arresting
the offenders. acted as an escort to the
procession, which formed at Seventh
and Pennsylvania Avenue, and marched
TO the First precinct, where the foreign
ers were released upon depositing IS col
lateral each
The evening times., 1898-11-04
Civil service Examinations.

The Civil Service Commission will hold
examinations to fill the present positions
on the dates named:
December 1-Watchman-foreman sala-
ry. $500 per annum, at Brownsville, Texas.
December 3-First-class engineer. sala-
ry, 1920 per annum, at Louisville, Ky.
December 3-Examiner of sugar and
moIasses, salary, s1,700 per annum, at
Philadelphia, Pa.
December 6-Marine meteorologist. sal
airy not stated, at Mare Island navy yard.
California.
The evening times., 1898-11-04
GENERAL M'CooK BETTER.
Dr. johnston Does Not Think HI,
Condition NecessarfIy Critical.

Gen Alexander Mcdowell McCook. who
is now confined at the Columbian Nniyer-
sity Hospital. was reported this afternoon
as being much improved. He IS suffering
from an attack Of malariaI fever con-
tracted while with the Alser Relief Com
mission on its Southern trip 70 examine
the army camps.
He was feeling i'll when he returned 20
Washington last Wednesday, and upon
the advice of DR.. W, W. Johnston. ne en-
tered the hospital for treatment. Gen
McCook suffers considerably but his con-
dition is not considered necessarily criti-
cal
The evening times., 1898-11-04
south Africa n Poor Moo.

Consul Gen. Stowe writes to the State
Department advising Americans to stay
away from South Africa He says:
Many unfortunates are stranded here
without employment. Gold and diamonds
are not for the many; all avocations are
full; living high; to go up country is
like jumping from the pan fnto the fire.
for the conditions there are not encour-
aging"
The evening times., 1898-11-04
Funeral of Miss Kate MeAtee.

The funeral services over the remains
of Miss Kate McAtee, who was killed at
the railroad crossing at Langdon, Md,
Wednesday night, were held a; the Tave-
stock Flats this afternoon at O'Clock,
Rev. Father Scanlan, of Trinity Catholic
Church, of Georgetown, officiating. The
interment took place at Holyrood Gene
terry
The evening times., 1898-11-04
LasIey Fined Five Dollars,

John d. Lasley, who was found guilty
in the Police Court of dealing in second
hand bicycles without a license, was SEN
fenced by Judge Kimball this morning
to pay fine of s. and instructed TO take
ait license. The case will be taken 10
the Court of Appeals.
The evening times., 1898-11-04
Order for BeIt Line sale.

In the case of NJ. Ament against the
Belt Line Railway Company Justice Cox
this morning issued an order requiring
the purchaser to pay $3.50 within fifty
days after the sale.
The evening times., 1898-11-04
Boys Department.

We can fix up the boy to suit the
mothers heart.
The evening times., 1898-11-04
Convicted of vasrancy.

Richard Macmillan, charged with va
grancy, was fined S or ten days by Judge
Scott this morning. On a like charge Min
or Lawson, colored, was fined 80 or thir-
~ days in Jail.
The evening times., 1898-11-04

tense that he would give all the assist
ance possible in arranging for the in
spection of the papers in the case.
The evening times., 1898-11-04
The Oysters You Get

at the Alhambra Garden, 4th & E N. E,
are always fine, fat. freshly shucked.
Served in every style. Wash. Brewery
Co.'S delicious beers, fresh from vaults
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SHAKESPEARE AND THE BICYCLE.
A New Demonstration That tho D..matist
Is Not of an Age. but of All Times.
New York SUM-


Shakespeare, it would seem. must have
known something about the bicycle for
throughout his plays he makes treatment
references to the wheel. 1t must be that
Hanlet's father had visited bicycle
academy where beginners on the wheel
were plenty, for his ghost said:
What falling off was there.
This description is paralleled by another
in the same play. in which reference is
made to an accident, the new woman of
the early sixteenth century being evident
ly the greatest sufferer. The First PLAYER
says: "Break all the spokes and fellies
from her wheel"
Then the Fool.in "King Lear" gives
advice to coasters, of the merits of which
modern riders may judge for themselves.
He says:
"Let go thy hold when great wheel
runs down hill lest 1T break thy neck
with following it. -
There were evidently bicycle thieves in
those days, and owners had to guard care
fully their precious wheels. In "The
Tempest Albnzo says to the King:
We, too, my lordS
Will guard your person while you take
your rest,
And watch your Safety
In the same playAriel undoubtedly heard
the King and his attendants coming on
their wheels when he sing:
Hark! now hear them; ding dong bell.
There is no doubt that Achilles, In
'sTroilus and Cressida," travelled on a
wheel, FOR he says to His myrmidons:
Attend me while wheel.
1t appears from q remark made by the
King IN "All's Well That Ends Well''
at night, and that violation of it was
followed by death. He says:
Let nee live after my flame lacks oil.
Chains were not noiseless and bells were
used In the days of the COMEDY of Err
rors. >. as is shown by conversation be-
ana, which runs thus:
4 chain. chain; do you not hear it?''
What? the chain ~
No, no, the bell
The availability of wheels in dangerous
service Is illustrated tin "CorIolanus, y
when the winged messenger says to
Comipius-
Spies Of the volsces,
Hold me in chase, that I had forced to
Three or four miles about, else had, sir,
Half an hour since brought my report.
Yhe tire of which Shakespeare wrote
was evidently filed with hair instead of
air. and even its color was of Importance.
In "Much EAdo About Nothing" Mar
garrett says: 81 like the new tire with in
exceedingly, If thu. hair were a thought
browner. -
Puck's prophetic remark about pla cling
a girdle round the world in fortyEminutes
is fully equalled by that of Launce in the
1.-TWO Gentlemen of Verona He says:
"Then may | set the world on wheels. +"
Surely this prophecy has been fulfilled
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BEAR THIS IN MIND.
1t Will Save You Many Dollar and Lot
of Trouble.

After trying remedies that help you,
When you have tried "cures" that
didn't.
When you are completely stuo and in
despair.
When your poor back still aches.
Because you don't get down to causes.
Try Doan's Kidney Pills.
The unexpected always happens.
If you toss all night racked with back
pain,
If you cannot bend over and straighten
up,
Depend upon it, it's your kidneys.
Kidney disorder rarely leaves of its own
accord.
The tenant has to be evicted.
Doan's Kidney Pills do not compromise.
Or arrange for new lease.
They cure all kidney complaints.
This is their mission and they fulfil it.
This is how they fulfilled 1t in the case
of this Portland citizen.
Mr.. A. Z. Walker, of 80 Hemlock ST.,
says; 81 can recommend Doan's Kidney
Pills for they proved very beneficial to
me. was troubled with q pain across
the small of my back that often extended
to the hips and an annoying urinary
weakness that was very distressing.
This is the condition of hundreds in Port
land, others have baokache without the
urinary difficulty and others have the
urinary weakness without the backache.
10 all it ought to be of paramount i'm
portanoe to know what to do. Mr. Walker
tells you. If you won't take his advice
there is only one way Of putting it, and
you can't tone down the truth you will
suffer and you deserve to and the longer
you put off or procrastinate, the longer
will the suffering be. Continuing he
says" my son got me box of Doan S
Kidney Pills at H. Fl. Hay & Sons drug
store at the junction of Free and Middle
Streets. They cured me. The backache
and urinary weakness have gone.
Doan's Kidney Pills are for sale by ell
dealers. Price 80 cents. Mailed by
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y, sole
agents for the United States.
Remember the name DOAN'S and take
no suhstitut
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-23
PEAKS ISLAND.

Alonzo Randall, who lives ON the Ave-
nue., while splitting wood, yesterday morn
ing, accidentally struck his hand with a
Ratchet. inflicting q severe wound. 1t is
thought that one of the cords of the
hand was severed.
Fred Preston and wife, of Boston, are
among the latest arrivals at the Peaks
Island house.
ID. K. Colesworthy moved into his SHIP
mer cottage yastardas.
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A GREAT DAY FOR OUR NAVY.
Hong Kong Stopped sneering at 1t After
Manila.

E. W. Blodgett, prominent business
man of Hong Kong, was in Chicago to-
day. Mr.. Blodgett has frequently met
Admiral Dewey and has been on ship
board with him, says the st. Louis
Globe Democrat. He tells an interesting
story of the operations of the >Amerioa an
fleet at Hong Kong prior to it's depar ture
for Man lila.
Those people who watched closely the
work of the American sailors while in the
harbor and were cognizant of the high
degree of discipline which prevailed on
board all the vessels of the feet were not
SO greatly surprised at the results of the
battle of MANILA" he said. "The most
persistent and faithful work was done.
Sailors belonging to the ships Of other
nationalities used to affect to sympathize
with the Americans, for they termed
their fate hard and lot slavish. Some
even went so far as to say the Americans
must be pretty green to need such an
amount of training.
They did work hard, there can be no
doubt about that. Every day they were
maneuvering about in the bay and the
boom of their cannons at target practice
became so common as to excite no COM
ment except among the recent arrivals at
hong Kong. Almost every night their
searchlights were flashed here and there
over the surface of the bay.
=, Dewey was something of surprise to
those who had preconceiYed notions of
his gentle, quiet ways Indeed, it was
matter of open speculation among some
people how he ever came to be at the head
OF such an exDed itiou and their SIT hseouent
surprise when they became acquainted
with the details of his superb conduct in
the battle of Manila was fairly amusing.
There is no limit now to the prestige
which the American Navy enjoys in East
ern waters. Many who formerly did not
hesitate to sneer at it are now the loudest
in its praise"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-23

EOR SALE OR TO LET-The dwelling house
4 formerly owned and occupied by Henry
Trefethen, situated on Island Avenue, Peaks
Island, containing nine furnished rooms, all in
first class condition; the house is finely located
on high ground. with fine view of the harbor
has a slated root and cemented cellar, there IS
about five acres Of land connected with the
house, which will be sold with the house. or a
less quantity If parties prefer; also several cot
tage lots on Island Avenue. and two shore lots,
WIN shore privileges, all of which will be sold
at rare bargains if applied for soon. Apply to
cial ST.. Portland my314
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paniss who had insurance on the Bailey
shoe factory that burned Saturday night
are as follows: Granite State, ~, 500;
Orient Insurance company, Sl,s5O;
Eatna Insurance company, 81, 52e; CONT
neoticut Insurance company, $3.50; Lam
oashiro Insurance company, $500. Total,
IS, 100. Most of the insurance was placed
through, b. III. Grants agency at Free
port. Ihe total loss Yves about $4,000
Mr.: AlInon &. and George <. Rogers
who left last week for Colorado for their
health, report pleasant trip and are feel
ing yer Wal considering their long
ionrne
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-23

A iupil of London, Eng, School ofsCook-
N ing VIII give lessons in ladies' own
homes, OF daily assistance, for entertain
ments and parties. Also make children's
ana remodel ladies' dresses at their homes
or here. Moderate charges M, ELM
HOUSE, Deering. 1871
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MONEY LOANED on first and second mort
w cages, real estate life insurance poll
lc1es, notes, bonds and good collateral Sc
curity. Notes discountpd; rate of interest
five per cent year and upwards, according
TO security W. P. CARR, room 5, second
floor. Oxford building, 1856 Middle street.
leila
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-23

ElELD Day Woman's Literary Union, at
=, the Cape Cottage Casino, June 25th, 1898.
In dinner tickets can be obtained of the
PRESIDENT at No. 81 Emery street, and of the
The last day for the purchase of these
tickets is Wednesday, June 22nd until p.
m. There will be no postponement on ac
count of unfavoarble weather. 18-1
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MAINE TOWNS.
items of Interest Gathered by Corroc
pondentS of the Press.
SANFORD.

Springvale, June 81. The heavy rain
last Sunday made thin audiences in the
churches in this place.
Crops are looking favorable especially
the hay crop.
Miss s. j. Sayward came home last
Saturday from Overlook school, Phi'a-
delphia, for her usual summer vacation.
Benjamin Ham of Boston made short
call on relatives here last Saturday on his
way to visit friends in Shapleigh, his ma
tive place.
Miss Lena Sayward returned homo
from Boston last week, where she has
been attending Mrs. Wheelock's Kinder
garten Training School.
The graduating exercises of the Spring
vale High School took place in Town
Hall last Thursday evening. The full
hon Sc in attendance was much pleased
with the exercises. Eight graduates re-
ceived diplomas.
Next Sunday morning Rev. W. B.
shum way will preach special sermon to
Spfinyale High SCHOOL graduating class.
Deacon James Sayward, with wife and
daughter Jennie, are going Thursday for
short vacation to Shapleigh, near Mou-
Sam lake, where they will visit his
daughter, Mrs Angela Abbott
MIR. and Mrs Frank P. Davis of Bos-
ton, visited their Cousins, Mr.. Theophilus
Thompson and sister. here last week.
Mr.. Davis received the Boston Record
prize gold watch which was awarded to
the most popular engineer on the Boston
& Maine railroad recently. He has been
IL their service as engineer for 80 years.
Mrs. Davis's father, Rev. Ivory M.
Thompson, was one of the originators of
the Baptist church in this place. which
RAYMOND.
Raymond, June 21-The scholars con-
nected with the village school held book
sociable Friday evening. There were not
many present, but those who were,
seemed to enjoy themselves.
Mr.. VIM. II. Smith has returned from
his wish with relatives in Portland and
Concord, N. Il.
We were shown some fine new potatoes
June 18th, raised in the garden of Mr..
Nathan York.
Miss Susie Proctor and Mr.. Dunn of
Naples, have been the guests of relatives
in this vicinity for several days.
Children's Day was observed at Union
church with appropriate exercises, which
consisted Of recitations. readings and
singing, followed by an excellent ser mon
by Rev. Mr.. MCLEOD. The decorations
were unusually fine, consisting of potted
plants, flowers ferns, and flags Much
credit is due Mrs T. FL. Smith and her
young lady assistants, namely Misses
Helen Leach, Angie Plu1nmer, Abbie
Smith and Lily Harmon, for the arrange
ment Of the same.
Miss Angie Chapman. has returned from
Portland.
NORTH YARMOUTH.
North Yarmouth, June 22-The Sunday
school concert, in observance of Child
ren's day, was postponed one week on
account of the storn.
II ia expected that Rev. Mr., McBrid a
from Bristol, will preach next Sunday.
Mrs Hutchinson, of Auburn, RECENTLY
spent few days with her brother, D. IL
Mr.. Z. H. Hayes, of Kicker Hill, was
in town Monday.
Miss Alice Mason has taken a trim to
Massachusetts,
setts. are spending the summer at Mr. s
G. Lorings.
full crop. me long continued wet
wsather has delayed hoeing, but otherwise
all crops are looking well.
FREEPORT.
Freenart. June % Tho ust of COM
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M oRTGAGES NEGOTIATED-We have
w funds of clients to invest in first mort
Rs;a ag onreal estate at per cent interest Par
~; YES desiring loans can obtain same by apply
Bank Building FREDERICK S. VAIL.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-23

FOR sALE--On Forest Avenue Deering Gear
y every minutes), new house of rooms
This is modern house in every particular and
mas hot water heat slate sink, porcelain bath
and bells. oak, cypress and southern pine finish.
oak and hirchfloors open fireplace, built by
architects plans, cemented cellar, sidewalks.
residence for q reasonable price. Half of pur-
chase price can remain at per ceRt interest
DALTON & CO., 47S 1-2 Congress st je15dH
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NOTICE-We will pay the highest cash prices
~ for household goods or store fixtures Of
any description or receive the same at our auct-
ion rooms for sale ON commission. GOSS &
WILSON, Auctioneers. IS Free St. 1873
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MISCELLANEOUS.
r"rsy words inserted undor this head
ole week Tor 20 cents. cash In advance.

At y LAT AVERILL, Magnetic Clairvoyant,
5and street. about minutes walk from Preble.
Si ~, daily on health businessor private fam
~ n rai,aI All advice strictly confidential
Gnu Iellaple. PSI
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FOR SALE.


IMPERIAL BICYCLES, as well as the Prog
nrst class material. The best OF everything
from tires to saddle. They are A /. with a
G e,o Prices 500 and $50. BAILEY'S GUN
SLIME zo5 Mlddle ST. III
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-23

WANTRD-An persons in want of trunks
w and bags to call on E. D. REYNOLDS
66S Congress street, one door above Shaw's
grocery store, as we manufacture our goods
and can therefore give bottom prices
Trunks repaired. Open evenings. We frame
pictures lis
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-23

FOR SALE-A thirty acre farm situated in
l. :, the centre village of Brownfieid, Me-, well
divided into tlllage. wood and pasturing lots;
buildings nearly new, twelve good rooms In
house, large stable near the house, running
water in house and stable. VIII be sold at a
bargain if applied for soon. ELI B. BEAN,
BrOWnheld. Me. may254