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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-13

navy will receive for fits one million dol
lars. warshlps that are worth several
millions each.
To "Hobsonize" means one OF three
things:
A channel is Hobsonized when boat
is sunk in it to obstruct it..
A man is Hobsonized when he is kissed
by a pretty girl. 1t took three guards
to protect the President at Omaha; and
two soldiers to keep Colonel Bryan from
being Hobsonized at Savannah.
A ship Is Bobsonized when it is raised
out Of the water by the Hobson method.
The Christobal Colon lies in sadly
disabled condition. beached and washed
by the waves and torn by the autumn
storms, but Hobson says these are mere
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-13

One shot fred by Admiral Schley from
the Brooklyn will cost the United States
Navy Department a million dollars
though It cost only 500 to fire II. The
shot struck the Christobal Colon full In
her side below the water mark as she
was tilted by a great wave OF the ocean
and 1t tore an immense hole in her which
was the beginning Of the end OK this
mighty ship.
II the Il. s. is successful the Colon VIII
then come north under her own steam
and will be taken to the navy yard at
either Norfolk or Brooklyn 10 be put In
shape. This will cost very hne sum-
but with the same apparatus, HoDsoh
will raise the Admirante Oquendo, the
Mercedes and other battleships and the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-13
THE FIERCE
FOE OF FRANCE
Facts to Show That EngIand's Nayis the
Mightiest on the Seas.

SNor years England has gathered to-
kether her navy as industriousy as
though she expected. like Alexander or
old. TO conquer the world with II. While
caher countries were strengthening their
land forces England has strengthened
her sea lighters until to-day she stands
equal to any two OF the great powers.
The English diplomats were alarmed
Jew DAYS ago at the report that the navy
OF France equallcd that of England: but
this was found TO be a hoax OF pecu-
lar sort. On actual count the warships
of France were more numerous. but
when the strength of Englands navy
was estimated poor France dwindied TO
nothing. or to a sad inferiority. Her
.'wsrships" included ali her liners and
steamboats,.
The term warship Is often misunder-
stood During the early Cuban struggle
A. was oficiaily decided that any vessel
or boat which went to war could be
termed a warship A row boat II II were
mounted with gun would be war
ship. In the naval acceptance OF the
term there Is no distinction. There are
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-13
It Will Soon be on Its Way North Join the D. D. Navy

Incidents in the life OF cruiser. While
IL seems that the honor OF raising II VIII
he denied Lieut.. Hobson. It will be raised
all the same. and 1t is hoped she Will not
share the same fate OF the Infanta Maria
Teresa
The feat will be a remarkable one ana
it's result is eagerly awaited by naVai
experts abroad who have sent members
OF their construction committee TO watch
tho progress OF the work. No less IMAM
six foreign nations are represented. ana
Hobson. who seems destined TO puD--,
ity. whether he likes It or not, must car
ry on his pumping and his lifting before
the most critical audience OF naval con-
structors and designers ever gathered IN
one spot.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-13

is a proud man, too, and knows his pro
per station IN the world. He VIII OBEY
without question any European VINO Is
sufficiently endowed by nature ana euH-
cation TO command his respect; but the
mere European adventurer he despises
and will not submit TO. Interference Win
his Just rights he is also quick TO resent
as the Europeans al the head OF the Je"css
MINING were quick TO discover. one OF
the companies having obtained the CON
cession of the mines at Nawong and else
where they notified the 2stO miners IN
and about the place that, If they ma1s
use Of the land Of the concern, they snou.u
cell their findings TO the concern agents
at a fixed price. Measures were taken
10 enforce this law
In a remarkably short time the COM
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-13

oattleships, ironclads. cruisers, gunpoats'
torpedoes and videties. There are suso
submarines and various ouher unciassiheu
crnft all of which are warships-
Our own navy. which IS a very me
one becomes eclipsed when England
might forces are mentioned. Ihree
: wears hence when our Kearsarge, Ken
lucky. Illinois and Wisconsin are anoat:
full-armed and ready for battle 1t VIII
be different, but now we must DOW 10
F,ngland's supremacy. A country whlch
goes to war with Ehglands navy is
either very bold or a mucn injured ha-
tion with the strength of its convictions
strong within It, Even then II would De
we'll 10 secure the cooperation OF Rus
Ella.
England at present enjoys the title OF
"Oueen of the Seas" and judging from
en- o,ficiaI list of its navy. 1t VIII de-
send it's name. The list does not Include
sho liners which she could adopt as was
adonted the St Paul and other steam
ships. nor does # Include ner channei
foats and the great number of TRACE YES
seIs and private yachts which could De
ouickIy Impressed into the service AS
for the armament. the royal ammunition
works keep on hand enough TO equip the
whole world with fighting machines.
.This is England's present navy, anu
tha tonnage of each ship:
N-~cS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-13

These are found IN a layer OF white clay
from nine 10 fifteen inches thick -,
The districts are extensive ana VIII .et
made exceedingly profitable IN TIME. az
one has yet suggested any good reaHoh
why these beautiful gems should be ieuht
in this particular locality. Like diam9nu3
the origin OF rubies and sapphires ~ n
geological mystery. IL seems 70 10
bv electricity as at Niagara falls, VII
eventually succeed in making perfestis
good gems Of all kinds. and the Ffeneh
have already produced minute diamonds
and rubies by artificial means. The ~;
ttIre may very well hold a condition 80
AFFAIRS which will enable the poorest 10
breakfast from plates studded with the
finest gems.-Chicago Daily News
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-20
Boston IL Na aine e. r.

IA eftecG oct. tCn, 1881.
Crossing. 1000 asm.. rs 6.20 pm; scarbo-
70 Beach, Pine Point. 90. 1000 9. m. 80.
5tls. 6;2o. p m; Old Orchard. saoo, Bid
5.15. $50 p m; Kennsbunk. ZOO 40 q. M,
W Vel S Sao 2 81 s $o Eli M
North Berwick. somersworth, Dover 4.o5,
zoo; $40 a. M. 1245. $50. 5;15p. ms
Pennington. Alton Bay, $40 a. m. I246,
$50 D. M; Northern INV. Lakeport. La
COMA, Plymouth. $40 a. m. l2.45 p. M,
Aianehsstsr. Concord. via kocSinsham
S; n sa.3 Ea:sss a.r
hfse m Is Boston, So r. no 1918 'sO 1g5a
55a M SOC Rsas $50 Boston i9T Port
p. IN; Arrive Portland. 1918. HOO a
H., 100. 1920, 500. 500 p. m.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
Scarboro Beach, Pine Point. Old Or
Reach, 1885. 4.3o p. M. North Berwick,
Dover, Exeter, HaverhiN, Lawrence, Low.
ell, Boston. 4:o5 a. M. 1926. 4.30 p. m. Ar.
rive Boston, TBS d. H.. BPS, S.45 p. m. Leave
Boston Tor Portland 3.45 a. M, arrive Port.
land 40 o. H.
EASTERN DIVISION
For Way. Stations, a. M; Biddeford,
Portsmouth, Newburyport, salem, Lynn,
D. nj. Arrive in Boston, o.oa a, NJ, 1880
4.15, 9.25 p. m. Leave Boston, for
Portland, 7.30, 800 a. M. 1890, TOO
p. m. Arrive Portland, 1l.5e "a. M, 1918.
4.30. 10. 20 p. m.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
Biddeford. Portsmouth, Newbury.
port, Salem. Lynn. Boston. 200 a. m 90
2. m. Arrive in Boston, 5.57 a. NJ. ALI .. n.
Leave Baston for Portland. 800 q. m, TOO
p. IN Arrive in Portland 1925, 1890
D. m.
tConnsets with Rail Lines for Nsw York;
South and West.
fDaily except Monday.
Through tickets to ali points for sale at Union
Station.
D. J.FLANDERS. G. p, g. T. A, Boston.
GEO. 81. THOMPSON Ticket Agent, Port
land
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-20
CASC0 BAY STEAMBOAT GO.
Custom House Wharf.
WEEK DAY TIME TABLE,

Commencing Thursday, April %, 1898.
For Forest City Landing, Peaks Island. 5,45,
$40. 800, 900, 1880 a. M, 1900 M. 2.15, 3.15,
For Cushing's island, $40, 500, 1880 a. m 2.15,
315, 500. 6. 10 p. m.
For Little and Great Diamond Islands,
$780, $40, 500 1890 a. NJ, 1900 m, 200, 42O
For Ponces Landing. Long Island, $50, 500,
1890 a. M, 200, 4.2O, 6.15 p. m.
For Mariners Landing, Long Island, 1880 a.
Ill., z'O0 p H. RETURN.
Leave Forest City Landing, $780, 7.2o, $50. s.3O
1880 q. M, LOO, 49,: 3.45, $50, $50, $50 p. M
Leave Ponce's Landing, sos, $50, 11.20 a. m,
$50, $40, 655 p. m.
Leave Cushing's, 7.o5, s15. 1Lo5 a. M. 245.
Leave Little Diamond $50. 7.2O, 800 a. H..
1900 M, 1928, $50, $685. 7.20, $50 p. m.
Leave Great Diamond, 6.25, 7.15. 9.15, 11.55 a.
m. 1890, s.25. go, T15. 7.55 l; m.
1875, $40, 525 ITO, 500 p. m.
Leave Evergreen, 615, 705, 9.05, 11.45 a. m.,
1910, 3.l5, $40, 7.05, sos p. m.
Leave Mariners Landing, Long Island, 11.3O a..
Saturday night only, $50 p. M for all landings.
Sunday Time Table.
For Forest City Landing, Peaks Island, 500.
800, 10 30 a. M, 1915, 215, 3.15, 500 p. m.
For Cush ng's Island, 800, 1880 a. NJ, 1915, 2.15,
For Little and Great Diamond Islands.
Trefethen's and Evergreen Landings, 500, 8. 90
10. 80 a. M, 1915, 200. 40 p. m.
For Ponces Landing Long Island, $780, 1890
a. m, 200. APO p. m.
For Mariners Landing, Long Island, 1870 a.
m, 200 p. m.
apra7dtf W. l. 1oDlNG' General Manager.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-20
ALLAN LINE
ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS.
LIVERPOOL and Portland
Laurentian carries cabin passengers onlv =

Laurentian carries cabin passenge.s only.
Carthaginian carries second cabin passengers
only. soi'
The Saloons and Statercoms are in the cer-
trail part where least motion is felt. Eieo.
tricity is used for lighting the ships throneS.
Out, the lights being at tho command of the
passengers at any hour of tho night. Wusic
Rooms and Smoking Rooms on the promenade
deck The Saloons and Statsrooms are heated
by steam 'o"
Rates Of passage $3.50 to:s7o.oo. r..
duction Is made on Round Trip Tickets Az
Second Csbin-To Liverpool, London and
Londonderry. $4,000 and $36.25 return,
$66.75 and Se9. 90.
Stserage-Io Liverpool, London, GLASGOW
quisite for the voyage $22.5o and SAs.50.
For tickets or further information apply Ia
T. p. MCGOWAN. 42o Congress St, j. B
KEATING. 614a Exchange ST., ASHTON,S
TICKET AGEFCY. 931 10 Congress St., Il,
d A.. ALAN, Montreal, % State ST. Boston,
and India St, Portland ..y31du
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-20
RUMFORD FALLS PLEASED.
ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.I

Rumford Falls. May 19.-There was
much rejoicing here today among the
Knights of Pythias when the PRESS in
formed the boys that Hon. Waldo Pettin.
gill had been elected Grand Chancellor.
Mr.. Pettengill has always taken deep
interest in Metalluc lodge of this place
and did verything he could to hring it up
to its present high position. We bespeak
for him prosperous year. knowing that
his keen business ability will be felt
throughout all the lodges in this state
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-20
STEAMER SALACIA.

The steamer Salacia Of the Maine Coast
Navigation Co., will haul off for annual
repairs preparatory for summer business
on Monday, May 23d, making last trip
east on Saturday, May 21st at usual time
Repairs will occupy about one week, and
due notice of resumption Of service will
be given,
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-20

FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
Quotations Of Staple Products in the
Leading Markets
New York Stock and Money Market,
nv TeiegrAnni

New York Stock andMoney Market.
tBy Telegraph.
NEW YORK, May 10.
5Money on call was steady 11a@2 per cent;
LAST loan Q: prime mercantile paper at 41s@e
per cent. Sterling Exchange easier, with actual
business in bankers bills at S6@4 s81x for
demand and 83G4 1914 for sixty days; post
ed rates at 1919 ga 81, Commercial bills
S21a.
Silver certificates 57A@58.
Bar Silver 57A.
Mexican dollars 45A
Government Bonds heavy.s
State bonds dull.
Railroad bonds strong.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-20
RAILROADS.
PORTLAND & WORCESTER.
PORTLAND & ROCHESTER, L. l..
station Foot of Prebse u.


On and after Monday. Oct. A. 1897 PASSENGER
trains will Leave Portland:
For Worcester, Clinton, Aver Junction, Nashua
Windham and Epping at 7.30 a. IN. and l2s0
For Manchester, Concord and points North at
7.3O a. N. and 1880 p. m.
For Rochester, Springvale. Alfred Water
boro and Saco Rives at 1880 a. M. 1880 and
6.35 p. NJ
535 and go p. m.
For Westbrook, Cumberland Mills. Westbrook
1 i Junction and Woodfords at $50. as a. M
1880, 800, 5.35 and $40 p. N.
The 1880 D. m. train from Portland connects
at Aver Junction with "Hoosac Tunnel Route"
for the West and at Union Station, Worcester,
Tor Providence and New York, via providence
Line" for, Norwieh and New York, via Nor
the West and with the New York ali rail Via
springfield"
at $50 D. M; from Rochester at $50 a. M. 1870
and 5.52 p. M; from Gorham at $40. $50 and
1880 a. M, 100. 4.15, 5.52 p. m.
For tickets Tor all points West and Sodth APP
ply to I. f. McGILLICUDDY, Ticket Agent,
Portlond, Me. -
ie25dtf j. w. PETERS. Supt
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-20
RAILROADS.
MAINE CENTRAL e. r.,
IT. effect April IT, 1893.
ms leave Portland as follows:

Trains leave Portland as follows:
1.oO a. M For Brunswick. Bath Rockland.
Augusta. Waterville. Skowhegan, Lisbon Falls.
BuckSport.
$50 a. m. For Danvllle Jc. poland Springs,
MECHANIC mic Falls. Rqmford Falls, Low
jstoD, Winthrop, Oakland. Readfield. Water
vile, L.yermore Falls. Harrington and Phillips
lilo a. m. for Gray, New Gloucester, Dan
vile juno, Auburn and Lewiston.
11s20 a. m. Express for Yarmouth, Free
port Brunswick, Bath. Augusta, Watsr-
vile. 11utsfield, Bangor, Bucksport, Bar
HARDER. Greenville and Aroostook County,
via b. & A. r. r for Houlton. Woodstock.
St. Stephen. and st. Andrews. via Vanceboro
:, ITO p. m. Mechanic Falls. Rumford Falls.
Pennington, Ringdeld. Carrabasset Philips
Waterville and skowhegan.
gRsts Bath B arsSRS Roesiand and
Lincoln division, Waterviile skoThegan. Bel
Te ss2ao DHyeT and and FSxer Gss
ana 10 Bueksport Saturdays only
:, $40 D.. m. For Brunswick. Bath. Lisbon
EWs d tS., Richmond Gardiner Augusta and
6.i5 p. m. For New Gloucester, Danville
junction, poland springs). Mechanic Falls.
AT u ~ and N lewiston ,yst g. o- .,.,. 81.
Ety. Bir5nnsT g Bath; lewiston, Augusta, Water.
SSoulndty VIA via Town, bar GarDOr, BueRSporL
g. stephen; 81 Andrews. St John and
Afo0stooK County via Vanceboro. Halifax and
the Provlnees The Saturday night train does
not run to Belfast, Dexter. Dover and Foxcroft
Vi oeyohd Bangor Sleeping cars to St. John
White Mountain Division.
s-45 o. m For Brideton. Fabyans. Burlington
Lancaster. NO. suatford Colebrook Deecher
Fails, Quebec St Johnsbury, Sherbrooke Mon
allp0ints west.
$50 p M For Sebago Lake, Cornish. Fryeburg.
Brldgton. North Conway. Fabyans. Lancaster
MOI Stratford, Colebrook, Beecher Fails,
brook Montreal and TORONTO.
SUNDAYsTRAISS.
7.2n a. M Paper train for Brunswick. Ap
gussa. Waterville and Bangor.
f2,5 p. n. Train for Brunswick. Lewiston.
HOO p. M. Night Express with sieepsug cars
for all points. ysTo.
ARRIVALS IN PORTLAND fRsF
From Montreal. Quebec. Fabyans. Bridgton.
S25 a. H.: Lewiston and Mechanic Falls $50
a. m: Watervle and Augusta. 835 a. M;
bangor. and Augusta daily and week days from
kocl1land, L. % y. IN; Kingfied Phillips Farm
lngton, Benls. Rumford Falls. lewiston 1870
D. III; Lewiston and way stations 3.25 p. m; st.
john. Bar Harbor. ArOostook County MOoSehead
Lake and Bangor, 5.45 pin. Rangeley, Farming
ton, RumfordF Falls. Lewiston. 5.55 p. NJ; Chicago
ana Montreal and all White Mountain points
$40 p. m. ; daily from Bar Harbor, Bangor.
Bath and Lewiston, LAO a. m. daily; Halifax.
ST. John, BarHarbor, Waterville and Angus
ia. $50 a. m. except Mondays.
GEO. L. EVANS. General Manager
r. Z. BOOTHBY. G. P. s. 7. A
Portland. April 10, 1898. apr2idH
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-20
FREE LECTURE ON THE WEST
INDIES.

Mr.. Hubert Paris, a native of the West
Indies, and for many years an Evangelist
In various islands, will speak III the
Second Advent church. Congress place,
Friday evening, at 7.45 O'Clock, on
Evangelistic and Mission Work in the
west Indies and British Guiana. He
comes highly recommended, and all who
are interested in the Spanish war, should
not fail to hear him Admission free
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-20
Portland and BOothbay Steamboat Co
WINTER ADVANCEMENT,

WINTER ARRANGEMENTS.
STEAMER ENTERPRISE leaves as iol-
slows:
GOING WEST.
EAST BOOTHBAY for PORTLAND Mon
days at ID am. touching at
South Bristol. and Boothbay Ifarbor,
fEMAQUlD for PORTLAND. Wednesdays
al 500 q. M. touching at above bindings
DAMARISCOTTA for PORTLAND, Fridays
at . a. m, touching at East Boothbay South
Bristol and BOothbay Harbor.
GOING EAST
Leave PORTLAND at TOO a. m. TUESDAYS
FOR Boothbay HarDor, South Bristol, East
Boothbay and Pemaquid
Boolhbay HarDor, South Bristol, East BOOTH
bay and DamariScOtta,
Leave Portland Saturdays at 7 a. m. Tor
Boothbay Harbor, South Bristol anu East
maf24utf ALFREDRACE MANAGER
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-20
Domestic Markets.
icy Telegraph

icy Telegraph,
NEW YORK-The Flour market-receiprs
2Q.7O4 bbls; exports 434 bbls: sales 5000
packages: inactive but held steady.
Flour quotations-city mills patents at 35G
at 3Oa6 so; winter straits 1896 60; MINI.
pats 90G7 90: winter extras 60Gb 20 ;Minr
bakers at 6o16 GU; winter low grades 2 cog
90.
Rye dull-No 2 Western 7oc
Whear-reoeipts 533, 726 bush: exports o..
953 bush: sales 2,14b.000 bush; futures :
push spot; spot steady; No Red at 521s Q
Corn-receIpts 800 bush; exports 1923, 100
bush; sales 2. "a. 900 bush futures - bus spot;
spot steady; No 2 at411a 70 afloat.
$50 bush; sales Il. 900 bush: futures is. OoG
bush spot; spot dull, No at s41a; No 3 at 81,
No white at 37c; No white &C; track white
36a4Ic.
Beef steady: family -; city extra India Mess
Lard easy: Western steam So
Pork firm; mess at II 1922 Is: short clear
IL 00Ge14 90; family S1S 5OQ1i4 90.
Butter steady; Western creamy at I4@1sc;
factory do 11al4ahc; Elgins at &c: state dairy
l2@l4c ;do crem l4ul5c.
Cheese auiet-state large white at 71ac; small
do 7Ne.
Eggs steady; State and Penn at 1oMwI1c;
Western fresh lo1ac.
Petroleum dull.
Molasses steady.
| Rice Grm..
Rosin steady.
Spirits Turppentine steady.
Freights to Liverpool dull.
CHICAGO-Cash quotations;
Flour quiet.
WheaI-No spring wheat II; No 5 do at
1C91 20; No 2 Red 40. CorD-No at 1854
@3sc: No2 yellow &C. Oats-No at 3OJac:
No white 33Ase; No 8 White 3a1ac; No Q rye
=: No 2 Barley at 4234So: No Flaxseed at
38; prime Timothy seed at 2 80 Moss pork al
~ O01a12 10. Lard 6 50@6 60: short rib sides
| at 1905 as. Dry salted meats-shoulders at s
@5A; short clear sides 79971s.
Butter steady; cremry 12@15c; dairy at 1l@
j &c. Cheese firm: cream at 9@Slac.
Eggs steady; fresh 91ac.
Receipts-Flour. $4,000 bbls; wheat $4,000
bus; corn $1,000 bush; oats 368. 900 bush |:
rye $500 bush; barley 2l.4o0 bush.
bush corn 420. 400 bush; oats 368, 700 bush:
rye O0Oo bush; barley 5000 bush.
MINNEAPOLIS-Wheat 4e1A: July
l;.7M; Sept 90A; No hard at / 80; No i
Northern At.
Flour-nrst patents 7oa
6 90; second patents at 6 5a6 90; first clears
at 50@o 70i second clears at 4 oa4 70.
DETROIT-Wheat-N White at %: No2
Red cash SO: May SO.
Corn-No2 mixed sec.
Oats-No 2 white &c.,,
Rve-No 3 at 64c.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES cash at Al bid MAY
Corn-No mixed at s7Ac.
Oats-No 2 mixed aO1sc.
Rye-No 2 at 64c.
Cloverseed active. steady-prime cash 271a.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-20
K uropean Markets

LONDON. May 10, 1Sss.-Consos closed at
Ito 1l-l6 money for and Ito 1916 tor account.
LIVERPOOL. MAY 10, 1ss3--Cotton market
is higher American rnidiing at Sled; sales
10000 bales, including 1000 bales for specula-
ton and eXDOrt
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-20
BOSTON Produce Market

EuBtUn FTOdUC0 M8rK0Es
BOSTON. May 10. le9S-Ths following are
to-day's ouoLauons of Provisions etc.:
FLOUR.
Spring patents. z O0d7 Co.
Spring, cieariand straight. 1897 90.
Winter patents. 6 1897 30.
Winter. clear and straight 6 OOR725
Extra and Seconds 90
Fine and Supers
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-20
Cotton Markets,
Ey Telegraph

MAYBE 1888.
NEW YORK-The Cotton marker to-day
1l-l6c, sales 364 bales.
~ RLEsTe N-The Cotton market to-day
as QUIET; n idali lg Sac.
GALVESTON-Corton market today was
steady; middling 5s4 &c.
MEMPH1S-The Cotton market TODAY was
quiet; middlings 1880.
NEW ORLEA NS-The Cotton market to-day
ouiet middllng Sac.
MOBlLE-The Cotton market to-day was
firm; adding Sac.
SAyANNAH-The Cotton market to-day was
steady; middling sac.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-20
Hides.

Hides.
The following quotations represent the pay
ing prices in this market:
Cow and OK hides. .........7cB fh
BUNS ana stags..... ................ &c
Ccdu SkinS, trlmmed,. .............1Cc
Lamb skins ............ 80 to SOC each
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-20

Retail Grocers suger fxaS,s.
Portland market-cut loaf z: CONNECTION ca v
se pvlver1sed 60; powered, &c. grauuialeu
Ola c9Ifee crushed DC: yellow A..
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-20

CHICAGO. May TO- 1S9s.-Cattle-receipt
$500; fairly active: beef steers at 009j4 80 !;
stockers and feeders 2564 80.
Hoas-recelprs AS, 900 best active 5O@4 60.
Sheep-receipts $4,000; in active demand at
1906 90; lambs at s 10@s7.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-20
Portland wn nesa,s Muck /.

PORTLAND. May 10.
Flour is quiet and unchanged. Wheat closed
about Be higher for May and ia higher for
July. Corn and Oats strong and higher West
Provisions rather easy. ,
The following are rodys' Wholesale prices of
Provisions. Groceries; cue
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-20
HARPSWELL STEAMBOAT ca.

HARPSWELL STEAMBOAT co.
Beginning April 1st 1898, steamer Aucocfs-
GO will leave Portland Pier. Portland, daily Sun
days excepted, as follows:
For Long and Chebeague Islands, Harpswell
Bailey's and Orr's Island. 230 D. m, -'
For Cliff Island, Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays. 2.30 p. m.
Return for Portland Leave Orr's Island. by
way Of above landings. 100 a. m. Arrive Port
land, $50 a. m.
seplI df
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-20
International Steamship Co.

Eastpon Luhea, Ca'als. ST. Jo'n. NIB, Halifax. MS.
and all parts of New Bruins wick Nova Scotia
Prince Edward Island and Cape Breton. The
favorite route to Campobello and St Andrews.
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
days.
Through tickets issued and baggage checked
to destination. DyFreight received up to 400
p m.
Pine Tree Ticket Office, Monument Square or
for other information, at Companys Office
Railroad Wharf, foot of State street.
JB. COYLE. Gen. Man.
mar1sdtf Ell. P. c. HERSEY Agent
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-20
Portland & RumtOrd Falls R'Y.
Ess Effect May is9s

kn Effect May 9. sS9S.
s.t DEPARTURES.
$50 A. NJ and 1.l0 p NJ From Union Station
for Poland. Mechanic Falls. Buckf'eld. Can
ton, Dixheld. Rumford Falls and Bemis.
$50 a. ~. ITO and 5.15 D. m. From Union
Station for Mechanic Falls and intermediate
stations.
Through ears between Portland, Rumford
Falls and Besis.
Connections at Bemis for all points in the
Rangeley Lakes.
'E'hr0Igsa Tickets ON Sale
r. c. BRADFORD. Traffic Manager
Portland Maine.
le1S dit Rumford Falls Maine.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-20
MARINE r. NEWS
PORT OF PORTLAND.

THURSDAY. May 10.
Arrived.
via Eastno cumberland Thompson, st john NIB,
SS oh Tsnf Calumet (USR) cruising.
gen Garl Baxter, fishing.
Sch ETustSolOW, Chase, Yarmouth.
Holsters. "n' Nal''n' DisoS' No
ton. "Sni"n' D~"s ~ 49,
Sch Hattie Collins, Greenlaw, Deer Isle for
Rs Sen A Whitmore. whitmore, Deer Isle for
Sch Rosa E, Davis. Georgetown. Me.
Cleared.
AFteIaimship Horatio Hail. Bragg, New York
S steamer 1 Enterprise. kace. East Boothsay-
Steamer Salacla. Oliver. Bath. ::Boothbay Har-
oor ana Wiseasset-CR Lewis.
low s. Co.
dated Ice Co.
.o Sch Clara Leavtt. Lombord, New York-Con-
y sch Maggie Ellen, Littlejohn, Providence
fOrtland Stoneware Co.
,,, ocn Lewis X Cottinghan, Kennebec and
rHliadelphia-Chase, Leavitt y Co.
och h y pa K Grant, Morton. Prospect Har-
Blake.
Blake.
SAILED-Schs Geo Walcott, and Chas D