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The Portland daily press., 1898-07-05
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On and after MO WDAAV, June goth, 1893, trair n
VIII .Nesve as follows:
LEA We.
For Auburn and Le Vistt IN, 7OO $40 a. m. II IN
400 $40 and $50 p. III. '
For Gorham, Berlin, and, Island Pond e.1Oa. m !.
so and $50 p. m. '-'
For Montreal and Chieas }, SO a. m. and rs 80
p. m.
For Quebec $40 a. m, ;lnd $50 p. m.
ARRlXA Is.
From Lewiston and Aub uE n. GAO s35 11t3o a.
H.. 315 and 5.15 p. N.
From Island Pond BernNa nd Gorham, 6.ilO and
1l.30 a. m. and 5.45 p. M
From Chicago and Month cal, GAO a. m. and
5.45 p. m.
from Quebec, GAO a. m antA545 p. m,
SUNDAY TRAINS.
For Montreal Quebec, TIC ronto and Chicago,
$50 p. m.
or lewiston and Auburn, s3O a. m. and s 80
ror Gofham and Berlin 80 a, IN. and 1880 p. IN.
ARRIV6 Ills.
From Island Pond Berlin. Gorham, Montreal
and West, $40 a. m.
From Lewiston and Aubu rn. $40 a. m.
The $50 p m. train run through to, Montreal
daily, Sundays included Attached to this
tram IS a Pullman for Mo ntreal; also through
Pullman Tor Chicago dali Y, Sundays Tncluded
Pullma2 Palace Slet Gling Cars on Night
trains and parlor ears on day trains.
, I lGh III OFFICE, d EPOT AT FOOT OF
INDIA STREET
Portland, June Goth, 1898 je22dtt
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ALLAN LINE
ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS,
Montreal and Quebec to Liverpool.

Steamers sail from Montreal at a. M, con-
meeting with Grand Trunk trains leaving Port
land the previous evening.
Laurentian carries cabin passengers only.
Carthaginian carries second cabin passengers
only
This Saloons and Statercoms are in the cen
nal part where least motion is telt. Elec-
tricity is used for lighting the ships through
ouS. the lights being at the command Of the
passeugers ut any hour of the night. Music
Kooms and Smoking Rooms on the promenade
geek. The Saloons and Staterooras ara heated
by steam.
Rates OF passage $3.50 100000. A ra.
6uction is made on Round Trip Tickets.
Second Cabin--To Liverpool london ard
londonderry. $4,000 and S36.25; return.
$66.75 and 3e9.0
steerage-To Liverpool, London. Glasgow,
Belfast or Londonderry. including every re-
quiste for the voyage $3.50 and S23.50.
For tickets or further information apply to
7. P. MCGOWAN. 420 Congress ST., J. b.
KEATING. 6l5s Exchange ST.. ASHTON'S
TICKET AGEFCY, 931 1-2 Congress St. h
Ii q. ALLAN. Montreal. az staleSr. Boston
nrd India ST.. Pnrt'ap = -ly31dr
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RAILROADS.
Portland 6 Worcester Line.
PORTLAND & ROCHESTER, R. L.
Station Foot of E'reble 81.

Station Foot OF E'reble 81.
On and after Monday, June q. 1893. PASSENGER
~ trains will Leave Portland:
f9T worcester, Clinton, Aver Junction. Nashua
Wlluham and Epping at 7.30 a. N. and u. 50
p m.
For Manchester Concord and points North at
7.3O q. m. and 1880 p. m
FOR Rochester, Springvale, Alfred, Water
Doro ana Saco River at 7.30 a. NJ, 1890 and
For Gorhsm at 7so and s.45 a. H., 1890 500
$50 and go p. III. O' S'''
For Westbrook, Cumberland Mills. westbrooz
junction and Wocdfords at 7So 9,45 a. M.
l2.30, 800 6.3J and $50 y. hi.
Inc l2.30 p m uaIn from Portland connects
az Aver junction with "Hoosac Tunnel Routan
Iof the West and at Union Station. Worcesfer
LOT Proy1denee and New York via s'Providenna,
Line" for Norwich and New York. Via ma
wien Line with Boston and Albany r. r far
me me west, and Win the New York ali rail VII.
Springfield" ga N''i sl@
Trains arrive ut Portland from worcestor
at l.39 D. M; from Rochester at $40 a m an
and BIS p. M; from Gorham at $40 s.3n and
a0.oo a. M. 1S0. 4.16, BIS p m. -''
SUNDAY TRAINS.
Arrive from Rochester and way stations 9.25
Leave TO; Rochester and way Stations. els p.
m ~
For through tickets tor all points West and
Portland, Me
le26du J.W. PETERS. supt
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hARPSWEI.L STEAMBOAT co.
The 365 Island Boufe.

BEGINNING July End. 1898. steamer Aucoeisco
follows: Ns'-A'' 90
For Long Islaud, Little and Great Chebeag-
u u ClIf island. SO. Harpswell. Bailey's and
oTps Islands. $50 d. m. $780, Clio D.. m. wv
above landings. $50, HOO u. m, $50 D. m Arrive
fortland, SIS a. NJ, Ice, 90 p. m.
SUNDAYS
= Leave Portland for Long Island, Little and
Great Chebeague, Cliff Island, and So. Rarps-
well, 1000 81. m, 200 p. IN.
Return for Portland, leave So. Harpswell. via
Jenk's landing Little Chebeague and Long
Island, 11.45 a. m. 345 p. m. Cliff Island
s5.45 p m. Arrive Portland. 100, $50 p. m.
Fare to SO. Harpswell and return SUNDAYS
35c; other landings, csc. -
ISAIAH DANIELS, Gepl Manager.
june3Otf
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SEBACO LAKE STEAMBOAT ROUTE.

to songo River. Naples, Bridgton, North
Bridgton, Harrison and Waterford The
famous daily excursion route through tho
Winding Songo and 5ebago's cham Gf Lakes
On and after June 2 til to make close con
nectons with steamer for above places take
M. Z. X. K. (AEountain Div.( train for Sebu-
LIS p. m. returning, steamer Ietsvys
Harrison T.45 d. m; North Brilgton SOC d.
M, Bridgton S.3oa M, Naples lis =. m Con
for Portland and Boston. information and
tick cts ohtaned Mt Union Station
Nest ~ L. G0unRTDGE. Mgr.
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Portland & Rumt0rd Falls nv.
fin Effect june ey, 1898.

an EffGct June 20, 1888.
DEPARTURES.
$50 A. NJ. and 1.1o P. NJ From Union Station
for Poland, Mechanic Fails, Buckfield. Can.
ton' Dixneld, Rumtord Fails and Bems.
$50 q. ~. 1.10 and $40 D. m. From Union
Station fol-. Mechanic Falls and intermediate
stations 'S
Saturdays only, ..5.1O y. m. train runs through
to Rumford Falls -7-'
Through cars between Portland, Rumford
Falls and Bemis.
Connections at Bemis for all points in the
Rangeley Lakes.
Summer Excursion Tickets on Sale.
Z. c. BRADFORD, Traffic Manager.
,,vr- Portland, Maine.
L. l.. LOVEJOY, superintendent,
lelS gu Rumford Falls Maine.
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International Steamship Co.

- I UIt -
Eastpat Lahsc Ca'as. ST. join. NIB, KaIisas, MS.
and all parts Of New Bruins wick Nova Scotia
Prlnce Edward Island and Cape Breton. Tho
N. b. -
Summer Arrangement.
On and after Monday. May 9th. steamer
viii leave Portland on Mondays, Wednesdays
and Fridays at $50 p. m.
Returning leave StJohn and Passport same
Through tickets issued and baggage checked
to destination. @E- Freight received up to 4.00
p. m. qsB
u: For Tickets and Stateroons apply at the
for other information, az Company's Clffica
Railroad Wharf, foot OF State street.
J. B. CoYLE. Gen, Man
mar1sdn II. PC. HERSEY Agent
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CRSCO BAY STEAMBOAT ca.
Custom House Wharf.
WE Elk DAY TIME TABLE.

Summer Arrangements, July 8, 1898
For Forest City Landing, Peaks Island, 5.45,
G.40, 500 800, 1000, 1000 HOO p. m. 1900 M.
l2S0, sl45, 2l5 800, *3.45, 4.3O, DC, 545 6.15,
~iO0. $50, $500, $50 p. H.
Return. Leave Forest City Landing, go. 7.2o.
$50, $50 1920, *1i.00, 11.30 a. M. 1920 LOO.
@2l5 2.45. S.20, *4.15, 500. $50 Cos, $50 1880
o,zo. $500, 10.l5 p NJ, or at close OF entertain
For Cushngs Island. $40, 500. $780, 5000, HOO
a. NJ, 1880, Las, 2.15, 800, AGO. 300, 615 400,
Return. Leave Cushing's, TOO. s.15, s15, *1o.45.
ll2o a. M. 1245, ECO, 200. $780, 4.45, $40, 40,
*72o. $50, 9. As p. m.
diamond Islands, $50. 600 100, 500 900,
1oSe a. m, 100 M, 200, s3.15, 4.2O, 545, 615,
Eeturn. Leave Trefethen's. $40. ZOO, 500,
$40, 1920. 11.5o a. NJ. l05, 500, sf35, 525 655
Return. Leave Evergreen, e.15, s.55, 1855,
S'oo' lodo, ll:45 a. M, LOO. 3.l5, 1870, 500
Return, Leave Little Diamond. $50. ITO
$40, $40, 1890 a. M, 1900 M, Lis, $50, *4a5
t,s s;sS. !. %, SO, %lo 1922 p ~, m;
9.i6 1875, i1.55 a. M. lie, 3.25, s440. $50
100. s,35, 1000 p. N.
For =, Pon nc Landing Long Island. 5so 900
TX go s.oo 1890 Z H. 1900 m, 200. *3.15,
Return. Leave Ponce's Landing, Cos, $40.
~, $50. $50, 1l.2o a. m, 1880. $50, s4.o5''
1880 a. m. 100. #3.15, 5.45 .. m.
Return Leave Mariners Landing, Long Is
land, 1000, n.30a. m, 800, *4.15, 6.35 p. m.
Sunday Time Table.
For Forest City Landing, Peaks Island, 500.
900 1000, Hoo a. M. 1920, s+L3o, 2.15, *3.15,
345. AS 6.15. 7.30 D. m.
For Cush ng's Island, 500 900, HOO a. m. 1921
2.1b, 3.45, 615 7.30 p. m.
For Trefethen's Evergreen, Little and Great
Diamond Islands, 700. 500, $50, 1880, a. M
s3l2 Z, ZOO. *315, 4.20 5.15, 6.15, *73o p. M
For Ponces Landing Long Island, 100 500
$50. 1899 a. M. 1915, ALSO, 200. 1915 420,
5.l5, *7.30 .. m.
For Mariners Landing Long Island. 80
1880 a. m. 200. *3.15, 4.20, SIS p. M
mot run Ia stormy or foggy weather.
+For Forest City Landing, Peaks Island and
Ponces Landing, Long Island, only.
Tickets sold over this line to the Gem
Theatre.
Unavoidable delays excepted and subject to
change without notice
g. w I. COOLING. General Manager.
jly4dtf
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Foreign Ports.

Ar at st John, NB July 2. schs Adelaide.
Calais; Sparmaker. Eastport.
Cid. schs Seabird, Andrews, Rockland: Lizzie
B. Belyea, Thomaston; Benlah. WATSON, DO.
Ar 4th. schs Leo Wasson Rockport River
dale, Urquhart, do.
Cid. sch Roy. Gilchrist, Bath.
Cid at Hiilsboro n B. July l, scbs MAYNARD
Sumner, Dobbin, Chester, Pa; Sadie Wilnmtt
WATSON, Richmond, Va.
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Hives are terrible torn ent to the lit
folks, and to some older ones. Easily
cured. Doan's Ointment never fails
Instant relief, permanent cure. At any
drug store. so cents.
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Machias. july 2-Tug S Jones returned to-
day from the wreck of sch Henry at CampobeIlo.
She towed the vessel off ana into Lubec where
the hold full OF piling was sold. The sch will be
a total loss.
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Portland, Mt. Desert and MaGhlas Stht. Co
SsF tsEEnYaA6 EoEaoS ;,

Beginning Saturday April 30lh. 1898. will leave
on arrival OF train leaving Boston at N m. for
Rocllland, Bar Har5or. Machiasp port and inter
mediate landings. Returning leave Machias-
port OH Mondays and Thursdays at a. m ar
irving in Portland q. III T"esdays and FRI
days.
Passenger and freight rates the lowest, SER
vice the best GEO, f. EVANS
marl5du General Manager
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Spoken.

June 30, lat 1880, Ion 74.3O, sch Caroline C
Foss, from Philadelphia for Fernandina.
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II: n H WIS
PORT OF PORTLAND.
MONDAY July 4,


Arrived.
Tug Herald, towing barge Woodside, PhiTadel-
phia. coal to order.
Sch ] w Hawthorne, Hoffses, Savannah.
Sch Henrietta Symonds. Hutchins, New York,
clay to Portland Stoneware Co.
sch W X Smith, Nova Scotia, lumber to 81
HamIen s. Son.
Sch Sarah Ellen, York, New York, clay to
Portland Stoneware Co.
Sch Ella f Crowen Thomas. New York, ce-
ment to Carleton Bros.
Sch Edith Nj Thompson, Burns. Lockport, Ms.
Holsters.
Sch Clement, Wallace. Boston.
Sch flora l. Nickerson. fish.
Cleared.
Sch Pride OF the Port, Condor, Northeast
Harbor, NS-M Rich s. Co.
Sch judith Ann, LaWry, Lockporr, NS-M N
Rich G. Co.
FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.
WISCASSET, July AR, schs Edward W
Perry, Niger, and Mary Rogers, Boston.
EXCHANGE DISPATCHES.
Ar at Glasgow July 2, steamer Sandman (Br),
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GASCO BAY STEAMBOAT co.
Special Notice.

On and after May E1th the
fare Will be FIVE CENTS to
and fEOsn Forest City Landing,
Peaks ESEand.
Steamers leave Custom House
Wharf.
See thine table in another
cOFluMa.
q. W. n. COOLING,
my11dtf Gen. Manager
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Memoranda.

Ar at Glasgow July 2, steamer Sandman (Br),
Vip0nd, Montreal
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BOSTON & MAINE r.. r..
In Effect June s7th, 1898,
WESTERN DIVISION.

fsA>SAGhN OltlSlONs
Trains leave Portland, Union Station. for
scarboro Crossing, 40, 905 1000 a. M, 12.o0,
1.2O, 355, 5.15, 6.20 $50 D. M scarboro teach
tue Point. 700, ITO. 8.15, sos 1000 a. m 1900
~ $50 500, 5l6 $50, go 600, 500 p. M, Odd
1000 a. M, 1900, 1880. 1870 1.45, $50 355. Biz
$3.50, 605 $40, $50, 500 p. m; saco Bidduford
~ SID SAY, 9O5, 1909 o. M, 1900, 1890, 1.20
800, 1885, 5.15 $50, 500 500 p. M; Keuuebu,,
kenpehunlSport, 700, $40, 1000 a. M, 1880
$50, 515 Cos, 6.20 p. M; Wrfls beach, 100
$40 a. M; S.30 515 p. M, bower, Somcrs.
X ocheaa Ell. Farmingfon, Alton s;ay- V.If.
boro, g. 40 a. m., 1890, $50 p. M; Laseport La
COMA, Weirs, Plymouth, $40 a. H., 1890 p.
M; Weirs, centre Harbol hong Island
(via Alton Bay and steamer), $40 a. IN; Wor-
cester (via Somersworth axd Rochester), I. a.
M; Manchester, Coneord, (vla Rockingham
Junetion), 700 a. M, $50 p. A.; North Her.
wick, Dover. Exeter, Haverh, /, Lawrence,
Lowell, Boston, a $40, 100, $40 a. NJ, 1890.
$50, Cos p. m. Arrive Boston, $40, 1O.l5 a. m,
Portland, 55s, 1885, soo $50 am. 1l Ss 4i5 6 69s
p. m. Arrive PORTLAND, 1910, 1850, ii IS a. m.
1910, 500, 750, $50 p. m.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
For scarboro Crossing, rio, 800 1915 a. M,
200, $40 4.15, $40, 6.15 It's p. M; seal bolo
Beach, Piu- Point, 10 $50, 920 1915 a. m,
l2.55, 200, $40, 415. $40 6.l5, 7;15 p. M; ola
1885, 200, $40, Ais 500, BIO $50 615 7.i5p. M:
SAGE, rfddeford, 815 $40, 1915 a. M, 1888
200. $40, 415 500. $40. $780, G.15, IT'S p. M;
Kennebunh, 1885, 4i5. 500, $50 p. NJ; ftnch.
ester, FarmIngtom, Alton BAY, AIS $50 o.
M. North Berwick, Dover, Exeter, haver
hill, Lawrence, Lowell, Boston, q $50 a. m.
12.55, $780, $50 p. IN. Arrive Boston $40 a. M.
52S 6.32. 942 p. m. Leave Boston COR Portland
34s a. N, Arrive Portland ITO q. M
EASTERN DIVISION
For Fiddefofd, Portsmouth, Newbury-
port. Amesbusy. salem, Lynn, Boston, 200.
900 a. M, 12,45. % Las. GOO D. m Arrive Bos,,
ton. 55S a. m, $3.50, 400, 4.36. 900 p. M Leave
Bost n for Portland, 7.30. 900 a. M. 70 80, 100.
9.45 P, NJ. rive Portland, 11.45 a, M, 1900,
4.50, 1915 p. H., 1910 a. IN.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
For Biddefo d, Portsmouth, Newburv-
port, Sa'em. Lynn, Boston, d. m, 1915 p. NJ;
Arrive AIT Boston 5.5s a. NJ, 400 p. m. Leave Bos-
ION Tor Portland, c 900 a. m, 100, Gas p. nj.
Arrive Portland, 1926, 1920 p. M, 1910 g. NJ
g. Stops at North Berwick and Exeter
only.
D. Western Division to North Berwick,
stops Kittery let. and Portsmouth only
C. western Division from North Berwick.
d. ]. FLANDERS. g. =, s. I. A. Boston.
GEO IL. THOMPSON, Ticket Agent Portland.
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Leather
STOCKS

Portland Daily Press Stock loutarions J..
Corrected by Swan g. Barrett, Bankers, 1856
Middle street.
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FINANCIAL and COMMERCIAL,
Portland wholesale Market.

7 @It I 11RA1N I7s july I.
TIC following are todys' wholesale prices of
Provisions. Groceries: eIe
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to PEAKS ISLAND FOR S CTS.
Str. MsHsaEnsH belle.
Capt EH. e. 1rowmsend.)

Commencing Wednesda y, May II. 1893, steam
er will leave east end Pc rtland Pier Tor Bay
View landing.
WEEK tDAYs.
$50, zoo, 500, 1915 a. M, 1900 M, ZOO 800,
500, 6.15, 1875. SLIGO p. m.
Returning leave Bay4yie W landing 62o 72o,
$50, 1O4G a. H., 1925 22, 1926, 52o, $780, 1890 p
Saturday night only
SUNDAYS.
: Leave Portland Pier 500, $780, lo.l5 a. M.
1900 M, 200, SEQ. 500 p. m.
maylidtf J0EN TEMPLE, Manager.
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FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.


WISCASSET, July AR, schs Edward "
Perry, Niger. and Mary B Rogers, Boston.
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Gunpowder-ShcE.
BlastingE. 8 2593 SO
Sporting. a 5uA6625
Drop shcb,z6 tbs. Il 20
BUCK. b. BIB.
Straw, car lots Slo@l2
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SUI ernns &
low gtades:4 i5a4 Al
Spring Vi neat baR-
eTs.cl ana st450147t
Patent Spring
Wheat. O 0005 81
aiich. str' Gir
roRer 5 2j@5 81
clear do. IS Dogs 25
tIeuis st'g
roller b 20 : B 6S
clear do. IS 90 p5 25
" llt't wheai $500
Eaten5s.. Q s695 &c
fish,
tBuylng& selling price,
CoG-Larga
Shore ....A boz AZ 3
Small do. q OO63 %
PolIock ,...2 25&3 30
(laddock. 7oA2 90
lake. ....2 00g2 25
ilerriugs DOE
SesleQ s@1Ae
Aaoker6L D.
Snore is S22 0OGS2G
Snure 2a SIG oU@S1S
Largo On S12@l5 90
Froduce
Cape CrahDertles
ay crate. 8 GUE3 SO
Maine. ss..... q 90
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-04
CLIFTON FORGE POsTOFFICE.
A Primary TO Decide Who VIII be the
Next Postmaster.

CLIFTON FORGE. VA. Feb 3.-Spe-
cial.-The contest for the postmastersnip
of Clifton Forge Is waxing warm Inc
term OF the present incumbent, H. !.
Savin. expires the last of March. and his
successor will probably be appointed IN
time 10 enter upon his duties on the ISL
Of April. The candidates for the oince
are w. &. Hamilton. G. u. Nair and j. W..
G. Bryant. ST. Congressman fost has
notified the applicants that he will en-
dorse the one who receives the most votes
at a primary OF the Republican patrons
OF the office.
The applicants will have 70 agree upon
the arrangements for the primary. In
the event they cannot agree, Mr. YoSt
will dictate the terms.
The location of the postofflce will be a,
leading issue In the election. as an ap-
plcation has been made TO the Postoffce
Department TO change IL from the Ma
sonic Hall on Main street in which 10
now Is, 10 the building on Church street.
owned by T.. n. Nettleton and James A.
Frazier. from which II was removed about
three years ago. The Postoffice Depart
ment has stated that no change will be
made until the new postmaster takes
charge.
Two OF the candidates, Messrs. Nair
and Bryant, desire II TO remain where II
Is but Mr. Hamilton. so far has refused,
20 commit himself. but the presumption
* that ne desires TO make the removal 4.
Tho present location is the most con-
venient for all parts Of the town. being.
near the business centre, and is the pref
erence OF large majority of the patrons.
OF the office. A protest against the re-
moval has been filed with the Depart
ment.
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plause. and when IL was all over ;hey
had the pleasant consolation OF knowing
that they had enjoyed one Of the finest
musical entertainments that had eve.
been given In Richmond.
The list of artists was headed BY Nine.
Clementine DeVere, whose phenomenal
voice has not only gained her most de-
served successes in this country, bn, VINO
has achieved signal triumpns Europe
and Australia. Her selections flCm Der
Frelschutz" and Sapio's Spring Song
were enhancing. and the encores were
well deservd. Her equal as a concert
soprano has not been heard in Richmond
10: a long time.
The other members OF the company
notably Mr. Arthur Beresford, the ia
nous English basso. who was grand n
the selection OF Samson and Mss
Clara Murray, whose Interpretation or
harp music. was perfect. were also en-
cored. In the Fantasia from Carmen
Paul Llstemann displayed a natural art,
with perfect feeling. and his handling or
the bow was delicate and robust as oc-
casion required.
The director Mr.. Ramauldo Sapio de-
serves praise for the successful results
OF his labors, and Mr.. Walter d. Moses.
through whose efforts this fne organiZa-
ton was brought 10 Richmond. should re-
caive the hearty thanks Of all true lovers
OF music for giving them the opportunity
Of hearing some Of the finest music rem
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-04
CAPE CHARLES POINTS.
Remains of Mr.. saunders-Date Fixed for
Next Fear.

CAPE CHARLES. VA. Feb. 3.-Spe-
cial.-The remains of Mr.. Samuel Saun-
ders. formerly of THIS county was
brought over on the steamer from Old
Point yesterday. The deceased moved TO
Hampton several years ago, where he
committed suicide last Tuesday by TAX
ing "a dose OF strychnine.
The Cape Charles Publishing Company.
publishers Of the Cape Charles Light, has
purchased a Potter cylinder press and
otherwise greatly improved the facilities
of their plant.
The stockholders of the Chesapeake Ag-
ricutural Fair Association yesterday de-
cided To hold the next annual fair for
four days. commencing August 10th. r.
III. Nicholas was reelected president and
DIR. A. BrOckenbrougk secretary. The
fair will be conducted on the same zen
eral lines as last year, which was the
most successful exhibition since the as
ISOLATION was organized. ten years ago.
Mr.. Roy White, graduate of Rich
mond College. who has been principal of
the Cape Charles High School since last
September. has been appointed county
surveyor of Accomac county, TO succeed
his father. Mr.. II. Frank White. de-
ceased.
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n. n. COOK RETURNS.
Sympathy for Him So Strong That He
May he Reinstated.

ALEXANDRIA, VA, Feb. 3.-Special.-
The Mayor and the City Council are max
Ing haste slowly in regard TO electilg a
city gas clerk TO I'LL the uneXpired term
of r. Il. Cook, who was yesterday at
r. NJ. deposed OF his office in cOnse-
quence Of shortage of 81 1902 81, 800
having been paid by friends-in his ac-
counts and for otherwise mysteriously
leaving the city over a week ago.
The City Council met last night in pur-
suance to n call of the Mayor to elect
a successor. but on the statement of
John II. Green. a member Of the Council,
that Mr.. Cook had been sick in Cincin-
nati, o.. but was now on his way home
20 explain his disappearance and the
shortage I'm his accounts. the Council adj
journed over till the regular meeting Of
next week. in order 10 give Ir. Cook the
opportunity asked
r. r. Cook returned 10 the city to-
night from Cincinnati. threatened with
pneumonia. and is in the hands both Of his
friends and a physician.
He is too broken down 70 make a
statement further than TO say: II am
entirely I'm the hands of my friends"
Sympathy is so strong in his favor that
many think he will he reinstated at the
next meeting Of the City Council.
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the slerk OF the House the once OF
Keeper OF the Rolls. an once "h'0h .aS
heen a companion one with that Oh .no
clerk OF the House OF Delegates since the
foundation OF the government
The proposition pending III inc hou u.s.,
IN strike out that provision OF the OH
that takes away from the Cierk o, 'ne
House his office as Keeper OF the runs
and turn Il over to the Secretary ol '"e
commonwealth will meet with opposition.
NJ Saunders has the floor on the propo-
si,ion and though his views on the SUD
loot are not known. yet II Is thoush' ne
win favor the amendment onereo ny MI
Stubs.
REPORTED UNFAvoRABLf'
The House Committee on Counties,
cjtirs and Towns met last evening al
O'clock I'm Room No. 2. on the upper moor
~ the CAPITOL building. with Mr.. Hatcher
~ Fauouier, in the chair. The entlre
session was taken up with the cons'u-
Grafton of Senator Lstcher's bill. legalizlng
the action of County Courts as TO the
leasing OF property on Courthouse
squares. A..
The committee decided TO report the
bill with the recommendation that II DO
THE TRIP POSTPONED.
Senator John z. Mason. the Chairman
Of the special Joint committee apponteo
TO confer with a similar committee OF the
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JUNIOR UECHANICS.
Mr.. Embrey viii Introduce a Bill to In
cornn,nfc the Battle Park An.nclafion.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. Feb. a.
Special.-ln the last two weeks thirty
four new members. including many sub
stantial business men. have been initiated
into the Junior Order United American
Mechanics.
Skaters were out until a very late hour
last night. gliding over the smooth ice
in the beautiful moonlight.
The steamer Essex. OF the Weems line.
did not arrive here on schedule time this
afternoon and il IL doubtful whether she
gets here at all. as the Rappahannock is
stil covered with ice.
Mrs. Gen. Cook, OF Richmond Is here
summoned TO the bedside OF her brother.
Mr.. Anthony Patton. who is very i'll.
The Battlefeld's Park Commission met
here to-day. Judge James h. Sener pre-
siding. The list Of incOrporators Of the
Association was completed. 1t includes
the names Of many Of the most distin-
guished soldiers. North and South, with.
some forty United States Senators and
Representatives vino served I'm the armies
OF the Potomac and Northern Virginia
Among these are all the present officers OF
the Society OF the Army of the Potomac
The bill OF incorporation will be intro
duced In the Virginia Legislature Sat-
urday by Hon. A. r. Embrey. who was
present AT the meeting and took charge
OF the papers prepared In references to
the matter
Gen. J. Il. Gordon. Grand Commander
or the United Confederate Veterans, has
Issued general order approving and
heartily endorsing the project.