davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-27

Should America refuse intervention, 1T
is further alleged, the powers referred to
would send feet to put Cuba under In
ternational rule, similar to the action
taken in the island of Crete until the
Withdrawal of the Spanish forces and the
constitution of q regular local govern
ment.
1t is further said that these powers
look upon their intervention as being
justified on the ground that the war
threatens the general peace of Europe
The Stars Information is not regarded
seriously here.
The Pail Mall Gazette says: "An the
talk of assistance from Europe is moon
shine. Neither France, nor any other
power is likely to burn it's fingers with
the Spanish chestnut Senior Castillo,
the Spanish ambassador to France, most
probably has good deal to DO in Paris,
but it is of a financial nature. - !.
EUROPEAN NEUTRALITY.
Gibraltar, May 25.-Information OBJ
tanned here from a trustworthy source
says that consignment of forty Krupp
guns suitable for forts or battleships,
have been sent from Eslen, Germany, to
Cadtz, and are now on their way through
Spain. 1t is said that they passed through
the German, French and Spanish custom
houses as Kitchen furniture.
QUEEN URGED TO FLEE.
London, May 26.-There are renewed
sinister predictions of an impending revo-
luton in Spain, contained in special
despatch from Madrid today.
Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria,
is said to have strongly advised the Queen
Regent to prepare to fly and her mother,
who is now in Madrid, is reported to have
given her the same advice.
But, it is added. the Queen Regent is
determined to remain.
Continuing, the despatch says. 'tThe
defeat of the Spanish fleet, which the
best informed people regard as only a
question of few days, is bound to pre-
cipitate an outbreak
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-27
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
THE ANNEX CONCERT.

| The Congress Square Annex must have
felt pleased at the splendid audience in
City hall last evening to hear the concert
which WAS given under their auspices
1t was true the house was not crowded
but there were few empty seats either in
the galleries or on the floor.
The advertisement announced that
there would be 400 voices in the chorus
and there must have been. The members
filed the entire stage and rose tier on
tier above each other at the rear of the
platform. The women were all in light
dresses, the men in dark clothes. and
their appearance reminded one strongly
of the great October festival chorus in
the Auditorium. The quality of the
voices was fms. They were young, sweet
and well-trained, and in unison they
swelled out in volume that was electric
flying. Mr.. Taylor had them in excellent
control and they shaded their music most
effe ctiyely. Perhaps Keller's American
hymn took with the audience AS well as
anything, for as MIR. e. G. SWEET threw
the views of the flag, the Maine, and Al
miral Dewey on the scene the applause
and cheers of the audience almost drowned
the singers voices The Lost Chord was
another number that delighted, for be-
sides the soloists and chorus, Mr.. F. T..
Rankin presided at the excellent organ
that stood at one side of the stage. and
Miss Margaret Jordan gave the piano &C.
compartments Rossini's Inf1ammatus''
closed the concert in grand form.
Miss Marcia Craft never appeared to
better advantage. We do not recall an oc.
| casion before when the range and large
ness of her voice were SO apparent. When
d young artist attacks Wagner she is ex-
| tremely venturesome. But Miss Craft
gave great pleasure in the nobility and
dignity with which she gave "Eli zabeth' s
Greeting to the Hail. In fact the hearer
was SO impressed by her rendering Of the
| number that when she was recalled and
gave the ballad" WaitingEat the Stile, ''the
| song seemed weak and trivial although
it was thoroughly enjoyed by the audi
ence. With Mr.. Taylor she sang the duet
by Hoffman, 81 feel Thy Angel Spirit, -
and both the artists sang with feeling
and grace that was delightful. The other
soloists, Miss Matte Halves and Mary
Hall, and Messrs. Herbert Coffin and
Arthur Mackie, are to be highly COM
mended for their good work in the selec.
tions in which they appeared. MIR. May.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-27
SECOND REGIMENT TO BE CALLED

Augusta, May 26. in reference to the
call made by the President for $4,000
more volunteers, Adjutant General John
L. Richards, says: 81 have not yet re-
ceived any official information as to the
number of troops which Maine will be
required to furnish under the new call
Upon the basis of the first call this state
would be obliged to furnish $50 men, but
/ imagine the government will make it
full regiment. Whether infantry or
cavalry will be asked for 1 cannot say,
but l think it will be the former. have
no doubt that the second Maine regiment
Of the National Guard will be at once re-
called to Augusta, and that the men in
that organization will be made the basis
for new regiment. l have no reason TO
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-27
MARRIAGES..

In Wilton, May 10, Daniel j. Murray and Miss
Minnie o. Bubier, both of Jay.
In Edgecomb, May II. Frank L. Trott and
Miss Lillian S. Ames.
III Orrngton, May 10. Jesse F. Rogers of
Brewer ana Mrs. Sarah E. Harvey.
In Bath, May 10, Matthew Sexton and Annie
Ellsperman,
IN WOowich. May IL. Melvin Dickinson and
Miss Emma 4. Lake, both of WiscaSset.
+ In Georgetown May IS, Alfred Gray and
Miss Nettie Harley.
In Portsmouth. May IS, James E. Johns and
Annie b. Nc lonald, both of Bath.
In Calais May Is, Michael Daley and Miss
Annie Corbett.
In Buxton. May IL, Fred W. McCorrison and
Miss Ruby Smith,
In East Rumford. May A. Bert Ellis and Miss
Bessie Twitchell.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-27
DEATHS.

In Ligonia, May 26. Isaac Leigh. aged 60 yrs.
Funeral Saturday morning at $50 from his
late residence, Ligonia.
[Requiem high mass at st. Dominc's Church
at 8 O'Clock.
In Willard, May "a. Elizabeth j., wife of
James E. Mason aged 48 years, NOS 8 GAYS.
Funeral services Friday afternoon at 2 o'cl&
at her late residence, Preble street. Willard.
In Yarmouth, Me-, May %, Mrs. Julia P,
Baker.
Funeral from her late residence in Yarmor nth
at l.3o Friday. May 81
In Belmont, May Il, Lewis E. NIurch, aged
% years.
In Salem, Mass. May 7. Julie NJ. Hutch inson.
formerly OF Belfast, aged 40 years.
THE funeral services OF the late Horace Pres
ton Ladd will be held Friday afternoon az 42O
o'clock at Carroll street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-27
THE CHURCH MILITANT.

A Dewey Tea will be given Saturday
afternoon and evening at the Central
church vestries by the Daughters of the
regiment, recently organized circle of
Kings Daughters. A title party W iii be
among the attractions, and the orchestra
In the evening will surely add much to
proceeds will go to the Cuban relief FIND
The admission will be ten cents. Bangor
Wing o.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-27
DESPEAUX STILL IN THE LEAD.
Republican Caucuses Held in Four
Towns Yesterday.

date Buchanan, While Candidate Dresser
Increases His Strength in the Northern
Part of the County.
Four more towns have chosen their
delegates to the Republican county con,
vention.
Yarmouth pledged its sheriff votes to
Candidate buchanan. while Candidate
Dresser won the contests in the northern
part of the county.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-27
ORANGE TEA AND SOUVENIR
NIGHT,

The management of The Jefferson have
arranged to give an orange tea to the
children who attend the performance
given by Corse Payton this afternoon
This evening will be souvenir night and
each lady attending will be given hand
some cabinet photograph of Miss Reed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-27
A LUCKY PTRCHASE

Mr.. R. NJ. Lewis mas just returned
from New York, wl.~.e he purchased the
stock of garments of one OF the largest
manufacturers at about SO cents on the
dollar, and he is now going to give the
ladies of Portland and vicinity the bepe-
fit of his purchase. These goods go on
sale this morning at g. 30 O'Clock and bar
gain seekers will surely take advantage OF
his wonderful offer. See adv ertisement
for particulars and prices.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-27
ROWING ACCIDENT. NEAE
ROCKLAND.

Rockland, May 2e.-Robert Tarr. the
seven year old son of Charles Tarr of this
city, was acoidently drowned tonight at
the North cove. The body was recovered
about seven O'Clock having been in the
water about two hours.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-27

think that the men of the second National
Guard regiment will not promptly re-
spond to the call. We shall have no
trouble in organizing second regiment
in this state, the equal of the one which
has just been mustered into the United
States service
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-27
CAUCUS.
.- y CAPE ELIZABETH.

The Republicans of Cape Elizabeth are re-
quested to meet at Grange hall on Thursday,
June at o'clock p M. for the purpose Of
choosing two delegates to attend the county
convention at Portland and two delegates to
the state convention, also to choose a town
committee. PER ORDER.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-27
BDCKNAM HOLDS YARMOUTH.
ESPECIAL rc rHR PRESS,

ESPECIAL TC THR fREss,l
Yarmouth, May 5.-Yarmouth held
It's Republican caucus tonight. This il
Deputy Sheriff Clarence L. Buchanan
native town, and neither of the other
candidates had questioned his ability to
swing the Yarmouth delegation. Conse.
quently, they let this caucus 90 by de.
fault, and the caucus unanimously
pledged the delegates to Candidate Buck.
nam. The delegates are: Lorenzo L.
Shaw, Harlan P. French, John A. Sea.
bury, Edward H. Wilson, Horace G.. Ross.
Delegates to the state convention were al.
SO elected.
SEBAGO is DRESsER'S.
ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.l
Sebago, May 25.-At the Republican
caucus, today, Henry W. Blake and
Frank B. Usher were chosen delegations
to the county convention. They are
pledged to support Walter H. Dresser Is
candidacy for sheriff.
OTISFIELD FOR DRESSER.
ESPECIAL TO THE PnEss.J
Otisfield, May 25.-The Republican
caucus here today was not lacking in
life. though the Dresser faction far out
numbered the Despeaux element. By a
vote OF 81 to SO, the caucus pledged Its
delegates to Candidate Dresser. The dele
gates are d. III. Cushman, B. 3. Skill
ings and Fred L. knights.
HARRISON PLEDGED TO DRESSER.
ESPECIAL TO TEE YREsSJ
harrison, May 25.-The Dresser con-
tlngent won in the caucus here tonight,
defeating their opponents by vote OF
three to one.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-27
MAINE SYMPHONY CONCERT.

The great popular and symphonic con-
cert to be given by the Maine Sym
phony orchestra, will come off on
June 9th. This will be one Of the finest
concerts ever given in Maine. The
great festival chorus of three hundred
picked voices will alone be worth going
miles to hear. 1t has been drilling for
several months under the baton of that
remarkable conductor Mr.. W. r. Chap
man of New York The orchestra of forty
picked Maine musicians will repeat their
musical success of last winter. Mr.. Miles,
the great baritone who carried away the
great audiences at the October festival
will sing, and Miss Harriet A. Shaw,
Names favorite harpist, will render sew
eral solos. The war songs will be great
feature illustrated by flags of all nations.
The fifth symphony of Beethoven will be
a strong drawing card. The matinee will
be given at $50 O'Clock and the evening
concert at O'Clock. Certificates can be
exchanged at the box office after 10 a. m.
June 1st.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-27
NOTES.

The many friends of Mr.. Peter E. Nc
Cullum will be pleased to learn that he is
to occupy his old position at the door at
McCullum's theatre this summer. This
will make his tenth consecutive season
with his brother.
On Monday morning at O'Clock the
sale of seats for the opening week at the
Gem theatre will begin at the Casco Bay
line ticket office, Custom house wharf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-27
oTIsFIELD FOR DRESSER.
ESPECIAL TO TEE 1REss.J

Harrison, May 25-The Dresser con-
tingent won in the caucus here tonight,
defeating their opponents by vote of
three to one.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-27
CORSE PAXTON co.

The third week of this popular troupe's
engagement at The Jefferson is fast draw
ing to close. but the audiences keep up
wonderfully well. At the matinee yester-
day 1.-TWO Friends" and sis Marriage a
Failure were given, and in the evening
LEND Me Five ShilIings'' and "a Yam
kee in Cuba" At the matinee today the
old favorite Ten Nights in Barroom"
and in the evening "East Lynne" will
be given. Handsome cabinet photographs
of Corse Payton were given each lady at
tending the performance last night.
This afternoon at the close ofs.the per-
Torrance, Miss Reed will give another
orange tea for the children in the audi.
ence. The last tea which was given to
the children was an immense success and
the one this aftern DON will be made even
more attractive.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-27

berry's cornet added greatly to the con-
cert. Mr.. Rankins's organ playing was
strong feature and Miss Jordan filed
the arduous role of accompaniment to
great satisfaction. Mr.. Taylor is entitled
to much praise for the results of his care
ful and scholarly drill and the Annex is
to be congratulated on the admirable
concert The only drawback was that
there were not half enough programmes.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-01-06
GIRTON-BRUGLhR,

On Wednesday December 2oth, at
high noon, Miss Minnie Alice Brugler
and Wilmer Girton were united in
marriage at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Elisha Blugler, the BRIDES parents, in
Hemlock township. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. N. B. Smith,
cousin of the bride. The procession
was led by Clyde and Irene Mercer,
son and daughter of Jas. H. Mercer,
followed by the bridesmaid, Miss
Martha Brugler, and the best man,
Mr.. Claude Mausteller. The wedding
march was played by Miss Maude
Runyon, and during the ceremony she
played "Annie Laurie" softly, with
very pretty effect. The bride was
attired in a gown of taille silk. The
house was beautifully decorated with
palms and flowers, and the bride
received many handsome gifts. A
number of guests were present, all
relatives of the bride and groom, and
an elaborate dinner was served. We
extend our congratulations to the
happy young couple.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-01-06
A WEEKS ENTERTAINMENT.

The series of Crary Illustrated Lee
lures will open in the Opera House on
Monday, February 9TH, and continue
every evening during the week. The
series includes "Paris and the Alps"
"England, Scotland, and Ireland, II
"Italy and Rome," "From Ocean tol
Ocean" yosemite and Yellowstone, VI
"The Sunny South and Cuba" Each
lecture is illustrated by Iso beauti-
fully colored views.
Tickets for the entire course are
only IS cents, single admission, adults,
90 cents, children, 10 cents. Tickets
can be obtained at Bidleman's book
store, and from members of the choir
These lectures are very highly en-
dorsed, and are sure to please. They
are said TO be fully as good as the
celebrated John L. Stoddard lectures,
and the very low prices will insure full
houses every night. The course will
be under the auspices of the Episco-
pal church, and the proceeds will 90
towards the new organ.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-01-06
DEATH OF MRS, SARAH PAXTON

Mrs. Sarah Cavendish Paxton,
widow of the late Captain Joseph R.
Paxton, of the United States Army,
and mother of Captain Alexis R. Pax
ton, of the United States Army, now
on duty with the National Guard of
Pennsylvania, and stationed in Harris.
burg, died at the residence of her son
in that city on Thursday Dec. goth.
Mrs. Paxton was about IS years of
age.
She was the youngest daughter of
Captain Job Whipple, of noted race
of seamen who dwelt for many gener-
ations at Salem, Ipswich and Dan
vers, Mass. Captain Whipple was
noted patriot and sea captain in his
day and took part in the war of 1872.
The deceased formerly resided in
Bloomsbury, where for a number of
years her son Alexis was teller of the
First National Bank. Her husband
was a son of Col. Joseph r. Paxton,
the founder of Irontlale, and brother
of Lloyd Paxton of Rupert.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-01-06
EX-SHERIFE MoHENRY,

Sheriff J. B. McHenry completed
his term of three years on Monday,
and has retired to private life. He
has rented the Runyon property, cor
ner of Fourth and Centre streets, and
moved in on Monday. He will de-
vote his time to settling up business
left in his hands, and collecting fees
due him.
Boyd McHenry made a good
sheriff. He has been attentive to his
duties, prompt in paying over money
that came in his hands, and courteous
and obliging as far as the nature o.
his office would permit him to be. He
ano his family have made many
friends here during their residence in
Bloomsbury.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-01-06
COURT PROCEEDINGS.

Court convened Monday morning
at nine o'clock with Judge Ikeler and
associate J. T. Fox, on the bench.
In re petition of w. F. Reeder
guardian of Mary w. Jackson, to give
consent to deed. Prayer granted.
In re lunacy of Warren Fenster.
macher. Report of commissioner say.
ing he is a lunatic confirmed nisi.
Estate of John A. Gruver, de.
ceased. Citation awarded.
Estate of Mary C. Gruver, deceased.
Citation awarded.
Now January 8, 1898, out of res.
pect to the memory of John B. Casey,
whose funeral is being held at this
hour, the Court is now adjourned
until Monday, January II, 1898, al
ten a. m.
BY THE COURT.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-01-06
NORMAL SCHOOL GYMNASTIO EX-
HIBITION.

One of the most pleasant events of
the season will be the Normal School
Physical Departments Fifth Annual
Gymnastic Exhibition TO be given
Thursday evening, January 1sth, in
the Normal Gymnasium.
Much time and thought has been
put upon this entertainment to make
it the most enjoyable and pleasing
ever given. Many new combinations
and movements have been reheatsed
for this occasion.
Prof. Kennedy, Physical Director
of the Scranton Y. M C. A., has been
secured to give an exhibition of broad
sword and foil fencing. He has had
nine years experience in the physical
work, part of the time being spent as
instructor of fencing in the English
army. This will be a rare opportu-
nifty of witnessing broad sword con-
test and also fencing.
Messrs. Bowman and Brandt, who
made such favorable hit with their
specially at the West End Wheel
mems Entertainment IN the Nesbitt
Theatre, Wllkes-Barre, will repeat the
same at this exhibition. Nobody
should miss seeing these two men.
They will also give an exhibition upon
the horizontal bar, and tumbling.
The program promises to be inter-
esting, as have been the previous
ones.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-01-06
A FATAL FALL,
sx'Sheriff john B. Casey Meets with an
Accident that Results in Death in a few
Hours.

1t showed on Friday, and the pave
ment in front of the Exchange Hotel
was in slippery condition. About
one o'clock John B. Casey came out
OF the hotel office, and while talking
to little boy his feet slipped and he
fell over against the low railing be-
tween the hall entrance and the Office
entrance, and pitched head first down
into the passage way that extends
along the entire front of the hotel.
falling about ten feet, and striking on
his head.
Several people saw him fall, among
them being Paul E. Writ, Esq, County
treasurer Geo. S. Fleckenstine, and
Geo. {. Roam, foreman of this Office.
Mr.. Casey was carried into the pool
room In the basement. No blood was
visible, but he was unconscious. Soon
afterwards, he was removed to his
home on stretcher, and at half past
five he died, without having regained
consciousness. An examination was
made by the physicians in charge,
who pronounced his death to be the
result of conclusion of the brain, and
total paralysis.
John B. Casey was born Tune I,
1874, and was the son of Michael and
Mary Casey. When boy he worked
in the iron mines near Bloomsbury,
and afterwards attended school here,
and at the Millville Seminary, and
then took course in Crittendon Com
mercial College IN Philadelphia in
1868. He filled the position of deputy
sheriff under John w. Hoffman in
1878, and was then appointed
clerk to the county commissioners,
and continued in that office for nine
years. In 1888 he was elected sheriff
on the Democratic ticket and served
his full term. When Sheriff 7. B. Nc
Henry was elected in 1895, Mr.. Casey
was appointed his deputy, and would
have completed his term on Saturday.
He was married December 90,
1868 to Matilda E. Murphy, who,
with the following children survive
him: Edward, Mrs. Joseph Sands,
Matilda, Charles and Henry. His
father, Michael Casey, is also living,
at an advanced age, and the following
brothers and sister: Thomas, Mich
ael, Joseph, William and Mrs. Thomas
Hickey, all of this town. Funeral
services were held at St. Columba's
Roman Catholic Church on Monday
at nine o'clock, conducted by Rev.
A. ]. McCann.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-01-06
MISTLETOE.

The Mistletoe is parasitic ever
green plant, bearing glutinous fruit.
The radicle is peculiar in always turn
ing toward the object to which the
plant is attached. When found upon
the oak, which is rare, it was an OBJ.
ject of superstitious regard by the
Druids. So says Webster's Diction.
AIRY.
Through the kindness of Mr.. Sam.
uel Pursel we were presented with a
flne specimen of this plant, growing
on an oak limb, which he received
from Virginia A piece of it was ex.
hibited in Townsend's window last
week.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-01-06
STATE BAR ASSOCIATION.

A meeting of the standing commit
tees of the Pennsylvania Bar Associa-
tion was held at Lancaster on Decem-
Der aeth. There were present twelve
or more Judges, and a hundred law
yers from all over the state. Col. 7.
G. Freeze, President of the Columbia
County Bar Ass sociation, represented
this county. Among the matters dis
cussed was unik rm course of stud.
les for admission tc the bar.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-01-06
MARTIN.

Mr.. Franklin H. Smith of Scranton,
and Mrs. Sophia Martin of Blooms
burg were united in marriage at the
residence of Theodore L. Smith on
West street, on Thursday December
goth at half past six o'clock. Rev.
MIR. Welsh of Scranton performed the
ceremony in the presence of Mrs.
Martins children, Lee, Charles and
Mary also Mrs. Reber of Lewisburg.
+. d. Long of Malnville, and Mr..
Smiths relatives. Mr.. and Mrs. Smith
went to Scranton on Friday morning,
where they will reside.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-01-06
say any oHer political Office.

say any okher political office.
Ten years ago many of the law
yers of the district were in favor
OF going outside of the district for a
Judge, but for various reasons not
worth while to mention now, nothing
was done, and the contest was be.
tween E. R. Ikeler, Democratic nom-
lnee of this county, and H. M. Hinck-
ley, Republican nominee, of Montour
county; and Judge Ikeler was elected
by large majority.
In the foregoing we are not making
any suggestions, but are simply recit-
ing historical facts.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-01-06
A Great Record.

John Yost of Shamokin, is emulat-
ing the celebrated Solomon Grundy,
who was born on Sunday, married on
Monday, etc. Here is his record
John Yost met Mlllie Dear on Thurs
day of last week, procured a marriage
license on Friday, married her on
Saturday, effected a separation on
Sunday, invoked the aid of the law on
Monday, attended the hearing on
Tuesday, and the defendant in the
case, George Dengle, was discharged
on Wednesday.-Es.