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The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29
PERSONAL

The following are among those registered
at the Congress Square yesterday: Ray
S. Reid. La Crosse, Wis; I. Kindyskoff,
Chicago; B. Peck, lewiston; ]. f.
Burnside, W. P. Senter, Fl. W. Lang,
u. Il. Foster. John H. Proctor, Boston.
The following were registered at the
Preble house YESTERDAY: Horace c. rar-
Tington, Newark, N. j.; Iycureus Pit
man. North Conway; III. A. Whitney,
Boston; L. H. Barnham, Lynn; H. Fl.
Halves, Wiscasset; c. N. Merrill, Water
vile.
Mr.. Walter Gould. the veteran news
dealer, who recently sold out his stand.
corner of Congress and Chestnut streets,
has been seriously i'll with pneumonia.
and sat up for the first time Christmas
day.
Hon. j. e. Blahon is in town for a. few
days visiting his old friends. He is stay
ing at the Columbia.
H. H. Cashier OF the West End hotel,
came down stairs to the office yesterday
for the first time since he was tax en-
sick.
A letter from Payson Tucker TO friend
IN Portland, brings the glad news that
he is on the road to recovery. Mr.. Tack
or says he is growing stonger every day,
and it is only question of time before
he will be out again.
Hon. A. L. Lum bert of the law firm of
Lumbert 4 Patten of Bangor, is prepar-
ing to move to Boston, where he will
engage in the law business as a member
Of the firm in Hhich Hon. 4. U. Curtis,
sx mayor Of Boston. is one Of the two
partners
Mr. W. Fl. Shurtlef of the Norton Chap.
man company, leaves for Chicago and st.
Louis on a business trip today.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29
A BANQUET TO MRS. STEVENS.

A meeting of the committee of arrange
ments for the banquet and reception tc
be given to Mrs. L. M. N. Stevens, the
national president of the w. c. L. o..
WAS held with Mrs. J.E. Mcdowell, Deer
ing street., yesterday afternoon, to com.
plete arran gements. The banquet will lie
held in the Congress Square dining room.
Monday, January 2. at 2 p. M, at which
women only will be present. Mrs. Frank
u. Clark will act as toastmaster and many
interesting speakers will take part in the
LosJ prandial exercises
A reception will be held in the Congress
Square parlors from 4 to 6, for which a
general invitation is extended to both
men and women to meet Mrs. stevens
and extend congratulations.
Those wishing to attend the banquet
can obtain tickets from the committee
Of arrangements, Miss Dow, ia Congress
street.; Mrs. S. B. Kelsey, 20 Deering
street; Mrs. j. e. Palmer, SO Winter
street.. Mrs. j. e. Mcdowell, 8 Deering
street.; Mrs. j. II. Fletcher, 1856 Spring
greet; Mrs ]. G. White. Al Winter street,
or of the secretary, Mrs. q. r. Denny,
40 Grove sire {.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29
COLLISION ON COMMERCIAL
STREET.

At s. o'clock yesterday morning Grand
Trunk and Boston & Maine freight
train came together on Commercial
street with a crash. From O'Clock in
the afternoon until 8 o'clock in the
morning the Grand Trunk uses the Com
mercial street track, and from that time
until afternoon the Boston & Maine has
the right of way. Business has been go
rushing this week, however, that it has
been necessary to eneroach upon each
others rights in order to keep clear, The
Boston g. Maine shifter was pushing a
freight train of loaded cars up toward
India street and the Grand Trunk shift
ter was pushing train down CONNER
cial street with the object of setting on
car of beef at one of the warehouses.
Threre was collision near the foot of
Aoulton street. Fortunately the loco.
motives were at the other ends so es-
capped injury. A Boston & Maine car
containing way freight was telescoped
and the ends of the Grand Trunk cara
were badly smashed. No one was injured
and the cars were soon hauled I'D into the
yard and sent out of the way.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29
DISAPPEARED AT SEA.

There was my sterious disappearance
On board the Elder Dempster liner Mer-
rimac on her passage to Portland. Will
liam Tully, a returning cattleman, was
last seen on the morning of December 49,.
He was an Englishman, Al years old, and
had lived nt No. Bath terrace. Torquay,
Devonshire. He shipped in Montreal as
& cattleinan on the Merrimac and re-
turned from Bristol. From inquiries
made among his shipmates IL was learned
that fully was married man, but had
Eeen separated from his wife on account
of domestic troubles. These troubles,
they seemed to think, were of d serious
nature and kept him respondent great
deal of the time He was seen at $40 Cd
the morning of December 16 going up
out OF the forecastle after eating his
breakfast
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29
ALARM FROM BOX 27l.
Was for small Fire in shed Not in Big
Elevator.

When the people of Portland heard box
2Ti ringing in they thought they were in
for lively time. This box is situated at
the big Grand Trunk elevator and with
one or two exceptions it calls out every
piece of apparatus in the city. The fire
didn't happen to be in the elevator at ]. 20
O'Clock yesterday when the alarm from
Ell sounded, but big crowd followed
the firemen to the docks prepared to lind
the big building ablaze.
Thesf was in the small building at
the end of freight shed No. and which
was Used as a storehouse for stevedoring
supplies. 1T is occupied by Peter Ferno
& Son, who have. charge of the stevedoring
for the Hamburg American line and by
Trefethen and Dugan, who superintend
the stevedoring of the Elder elnpster
line.
Uusally each firm has about $500 worth
of slings, nets, tools. ETC., in the build
ing, but on account of so many steamers
being in port mucn of it was in uss.
One of the custom house inspectors
went to the building about rs to see
about putting some machinery inside. He
opened the door and noticed it was very
smoky. A man was sitting by the stove
reading and the customs officer said:
!" You must be on fire here. = They both
looked up and saw that the woodwork
around the chimney was all ablaze. Word
was sent to the elevator and the chemical
also telephoned for. By the time the eie-
yator had got a line cut the chemical
reached there. The flames now burst up
through the roof and general alarm was
rung in bringing the department and fire
boat. Two streams from the chemical and
hydrant stream manned by the crew of
engine i've, soon subdued the flames,
however. The roof was pretty well de-
stroyed and everything inside thoroughly
wet down. The promptness of the
chemical ard department saved serious
fire fer the building stands almost against
the big freight shed ana the wind was
blowing strongly towards it. The fire
was caused by an overheated stove.
Mr. Ferno estimates his less at $50
covered by insurance and the Elder
Dempster line places its loss at 500 with
out insurance.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29
CLASS 1876, p. II. S.

The reunion of the class of '96, Port
land High school, was held last evening
at f; yerton park casino. bountiful re,
past was INDUCED by the members Of the
GLASS, as served by the genial manager,
D. B. Smith and his able corps OF
mattresses. The election OF officers re.
suited as follows:
Prssident-Henry Schumacher.
Secretary -Edna Raymond.
treasurer Daniel Morris.
During the evening the class history
and prophecies were read much to the en-
joyment of all.
Appropriate resolutions were also passed
on the death of Charles II. Lowell, a
member of the class, who served in the
First Maine regimen5 and died from fever
at Chiokamauga.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29
BRIEF JoTTlnos.

2 Ancient Brothers lodge viii take their
turn in entertaining the members of the
order of Dad Fellows tonight.
Albert B. Cummings the travelling
salesman, fell on the ice in Biddeford
Tuesday and brok his wrist.
The will of the late H. NJ. Payson was
filed for probate yesterday. The proper
ty all goes to his family and there are no
public requests.
Yesterday morning was cloudy and
snowy, followed by clearing weather,
strong northwest winds and a rapid fall
of the mercury.
The Portland Railroad company has
started in on its winter service of two
cars every hour to Riverton, instead OF
three The l5-minute service to Morrilis
is retained throughout the winter.
Mr.. Wilbur f. Trask has just bored an
artesian well for Mir. Samuel i. Hous-
ton, on Clapboard island, which is 2ol
feet deep, and produces 50,720 gallons OF
water day.
The Congress street NJ. E Sunday
school has Christmas tree last evening
TonightS the ladies OF Milliston cnurch
will give supper in the church vestry
that will be in the nature of reception
TO the new pastor, DIR. Baker.
The net receipts from the performances
of Zephra wei s434.
The Orphan asylum on State street en-
joyed fine Xmas tree yesterday after
noon. The 10 children were each remem-
bered with toys and sweetmeats. The
incest toys we're reserved for the hospital
ward.
Bramhan lodge, No. 8. K. OF P, will
confer the rank of knight (loDg form)
at Castle hall this evening. Election OF
officers for the ensuing term will occur
and all mem bers are requested to be pres
emit. Knights in the city are cordially
invited to be present. As this is the last
chance for new members to take the de-
gree of Pluto before the banquet Janu-
AIRY 5, 80, all members of the /. 0. O. p.
are notified that that degree win be
worked tonight.
George Washington council No. 5. O.
U. A. NJ. will meet tonight and the cleo
ton of officers will occur. Members of
the degree team will practice.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29
PoRTLAND'S HEALTH.
Report OF Secretary Dyer For the Past
Four Weeks.

| There were "a deaths in this city dur
| ing the four weeks ending December "a.
| The causes were as follows:
| Pneumonia, 10; apoplexy, s.; tubsrcu-
| losis, z; typhoid fever, s; senility, 5; cam
GER, disease of the heart and phthsis, 4
each bronchitis and diphtheria, each;
cerebral embolism, commissions, menin-
gifts, nephritis and peritonitis,2 each; 40.
cident, Fcystitis, enteritis, valvular disease
OF the heart, inanition. congestion OF the
lungs, paralysis, pulmonary oedema,
septicaemia, suicide, whooping cough,
each.
The annual rate per 900 is % II.
For the corresponding period last year
there were 70 deaths, and the annual rate
per 1000. was 2l.91, not including still
births.
There were during the four weeks five
deaths at the Greedy hospital five at the
Maine General and three at the Eye and
har infirmary.
The deaths by wards were as follows:
Ward i, IL; Ward 2, II; Ward 8, 10;
Ward 4, 6; Ward 5, s; Ward 6, Z; Ward Z,
a.
Ages-Under year, z; year and I'M
der 5 years, 9; 10 years and under 20
years, .; 20 years and under 80 years.; 90
years and under 40 years, 9; 40 years and
under 60 years Z; 6oyears and under 70
years. s; 70 years and under 80 years, IS;
so years and under 90 years, 2.
Cases of contagious diseases-Scarlet
fever: Ward /, /; Ward 3, /; Ward 4, 1 !;
Ward 5, /; Ward G. 8. Diphtheria, Ward
| /. s; Ward 2, Il Ward 3, 1: Ward 4. 2;
Ward 5, /; Ward 8. 2. Typhoid fever,
Ward /, 2; Ward 2, 8; Ward 8, 8; Ward 4,
2; Ward 3, /; Ward :, 2.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29
ACCIDENTS.

Martin L. Jackman, GRIND Trunk
freight conductor, tried to throw a
semapbore at South Paris early yester-
day morning. when he slipped and fell
breaking one of his legs near the ankle
He was brought to Portland on No. 4
yesterday morning and taken to his home
at az Beckett street where the limb was
set.
John Winter, Swede, employed On the
government works at Diamond island,
had "a foot crushed by falling timber
yesterday forenoon and was brought &c
his home in this city on Wilnot street.
One bone in the left leg near the ankle
was broken.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29
WEDDINGS.
ELWARD-SMITH.

Last Monday a very pretty wedding oc-
Cured in Waltham, Mass. when Mr..
James B. Edward of Portland and Miss
Addie L. Smith of Walthain were made
husband and wife. After the ceremony a
reception was held at t34 Moody street,
where many friends of the happy couple
had gathered A large number of presents
were received by Mr.. and Mrs Edward
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29

tired in blue travelling suit and carried
white roses. At the conclusion of the
ceremony wedding lunch was served.
W as handsome couch from the firm and
employees of the groom. Mr.. and Mrs
Bates will make a wedding trip through
Massachusetts, and upon their return will
reside in this city.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29
MRS. SUSAN WHITE MUssEY.

Mrs. Susan White Mussey died at her
home at is8 Danfortk street, early yes
terday morning, aged 81 years. Mrs.
Mussey was the widow of the late Char
Mussey She suffered paralytic shee
in 1898 and has since been an inyn
Last week she had another shock fEui--
which she did not rally. The funeral
will be from st. Lukes cathedral at J
p. m.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29
MR.. FRYE AND THE P. L. /. BALL
RECEIPTS.

The statement made in the Advertiser
las. night that Mr.. Isaiah Frye went down
on the Portland with $685. of the compa-
ny's money, the proceeds Of their Thanks
giving ball, is not correct. MIR. Frye left
the bills and money in a desk in his
Office where they ware found and the bills
paid with the exception OF two or three
SIN all ones
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following transfers of real estate
were recorded at the registry of deeds
Office yesterday:
James Babb to Isaac q. Babb, both of
Westbrook, land with buildings in
Westbrook Tor ST and other ccnsidera-
tions
Ida F. Martin of Eridgton to VIM. r.
Kneeland of Lowell. land with buildings
az Bridgton, for Sl700.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29

Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup VIII cure p cough
or cold at once. Don't neglect your cough; j
may give you serious trouble.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29
POSTMASTER AT oRa's ISLAM

Mr.. j. NJ. Linscott, has bee a appoint
ed postmaster at Orr's island.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29
PORTLAND. December %, 1898.
1NO-DAY we have
IL marked d 0 W n
the entire re-

m amin 6 stock Of
Calendars for 1899 to
halt the regular prices.
Some very handsome
ones left. Good New
Year remembrance to
send to a distant friend.
Standard Diaries, little
ones and big ones. The
vest pocket kind that can
be used as an expense
account and those that
have a whole page for
each day with a space
for the weather condi-
tons, thermometer read
ings, etc; a lot Of valu-
able information and an
almanac in front; pages
for addresses and cash
summary in back, all
bound in Russia leather,
seal-skin, grain leather,
morocco and duck CSC
up.
Stationery, memorials
dunn books, records, pens,
ink, pencils, blotters, etc.
all requisites for be-
ginning a careful account
of new year events.
~o
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-29
OWEN. MOORE q co.


and upon their return to this city they
were presented a magnificent banquet
Jamp by MIR. Edward S fellow employees in
the fucker Printing company. The happy
couple will reside at 300 Congress street
in this city.
BATES-WEBBER.
There was pretty wedding on Che
beasue islcnd Tuesday evening at eight
o'clock. The groom was Mr.. Willis
Bates, who has recently been made a
mem Der Of the firm of William N. Prince
s. Co., and the bride WAS Miss Ethel
Weber. The wedding took place at the
home of Mr.. Charles Webher, father OF
the bride, and the interior Of the house
was handsomely decorated with mowers
The ceremony was performed by hev. =.
A. Trafton pastor Of the Meonoalse
church on the island. Miss minnie
w bber, sister of the bride, acted as
bridesmaid, while Mr.. Wesley " bates
OBLIGATED as best man. The bride was az
The Meeker herald., 1898-02-12

yltivo body was enIiyeDed by little
episode not on tbs "bills," as the fre-
Queutess on the RiaitO would say. DR..
Young put in an appearance and pre-
sented 4 bill in his alleged character Of
town physician for treating a family
named hampshire. who are a county
charge and are being treated BY the doc
tor in his capacity as county physician.
The council was taken by surprise as no
member of that body had any recollec-
ton OF the appointment of DR.. Young
or anybody else to the position of town
physician, and an examination of the
records confirmed this belief. The doc
tor, however, insisted on the considera-
tion Of his bill and his recognition as
town physician but the council unfeel-
ingiy declined to do either. What pnz-
zles the council is not so much the doc
tors '.gal'' in claiming to be town phys
ician as why he should try to collect for
a service for which he is being paid tor
by the county. But the WAYS of re-
formers ~ like the doctor are some
times beyond the comprehension of
ordinary mortals.
The Meeker herald., 1898-02-12
CHICAGO SPECIAL.

One Night, Denver to Chicago.
The Burlington Routes famous train.
the Chicago Special, was restored Sun
day. February 9Th.
1t leaves Denver at 10 a. m. latter ar
rival Of the ID. & II. G. train from the
Vest reaching Chicago at 2:l5 p. m.
next day-in ample time to connect with
the fast afternoon trains for the East.
Chicago will be reached In twenty
seven and quarter and New York in
fifty-four aud half hours after leaving
Denver.
The "Chicago Special" is the only
lone night on the road" train between
Denver and Chicago-the only fast east
bound morning train out of Denver
the only Denver-C Chicago train making
close connections at Chicago with after
noon trains for New York, Philadelphia,
Boston, Baltimore, and all other eastern
cities.
Its equipment consists Of sleeping, re-
clining chair, dining and smoking cars.
Meals are served on the European plan
you pay only for what you order.
The Chicago Special will be in addi-
tion to and in no way interfere with the
Burliugton's ''Vestibuled FLYER" which
will continue to leave Denver at 0:5o p.
m, reaching Omaha at p. m. the next
afternoon. and Chicago at $40 the fol-
lowing morning.
For tickets and full information call
at Offices of connecting lines or write to
GEO. w. VALLERY,
. General Agent,
MI 1850 18th ST., Denver.
The Meeker herald., 1898-02-12
C. o. Taylor wAi.Ale.. no,hiar rurer or b. 1er
1t is not often that a physician rec4n-

1t is not often that a physician rec4n-
mends a patent medicine; when he dds,
YOU may knew that it is good one. br.
j. Z. Cleveland, Glasgow, Va, writ3s !:
Il have used Chamberlain Cotic,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in hy
practice and 1t has proven to be an Ax-
ceilent remedy, where a thorough coryse
of medicine had proved a failure with
me. l recommend it to my patients
every time for collie and diarrhoea. 2
Many other progressive physicians re.
commend and use this remedy. because
it always cures and cures quickly. Get
bottle and you will have an excellent
doctor i'll the house. for all bowel com
plants. both for children and adults.
For sale at Hay II JoHantgen's S drug
store.
The Meeker herald., 1898-02-12
TO Our Customers,

(, Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is the
best cough syrup we have ever used our
selves or In our families. W. H. King.
Isaac 2. King and many others in this
vicinity, have also pronounced it the
best. All We want is for people 70 try
1t and they will be convinced. Upon
honor, thsre Is no better that+we have
ever tried. and we have used many
kinds.-R A. Blake 4 Son. gsnefal
merchants, Big Tunnel, Va. For sals
by Hay 4 JoHAntgen. druggists
The Meeker herald., 1898-02-12
osAy ooapvaoy oossn;
.ssu H AeaAs Wiahsss ITsiNn1aes -
coubinsd With RsItaa Lamb

A1A0 H AAAS WbeeeaS
Conhinsd With Rssstaa Lamb
A very becoming gown. and vary
practical one is of mouse color or steel
gray corduroy of good quality, much IN
vogue at the moment. Nothing could
be more fit than jacket bodice with
rippling basquine. A smart touch
would De to line the latter with white
satin, though black or the same shade
of gray would do quite well. As for
the trimming, nothing can compare 10
a bordering of black Persian lamb.
The bodice will need a narrow blouse OF
gray, or black, OF white plated clifton,
with brctelIcs Of black satin ribbon,
finished off on the shoulders in double
tabs, bordered with lamb. a bishop or
pipot sleeve. with black satin gcuRs,
narrow bands or gauntlets with fur
bordering. To girtlle the waist black
satin sash. with long ends tied in the
back, or black satin belt, with smart
bow on the left side faced with white
satin, or do without the bow, If a hand
some gold buckle can be substituted for
belt. The neck of the bodice may be
finished by corduroy flGring collar,
turned over. or moderately high one,
bordercd with Persian lamb, or simple
black satin ribbon passed round the
neck twice and then tied in pretty
bow. "A lace ruff or fiat turnetl-aown
band should be adjusted afterward to
break the harsh line Of the ribbon next
the throat. For street wear a Persian
lamb jacket or cape, with high collar
and muff. and toque, with either the
crown of lamb or a waved edge, in COM
bination with black or gray velvet.
Panache of black feathers and cache
pcigne of carnations or yiolets.-Chi-
cago Tribune.
The Meeker herald., 1898-02-12

Mr.. F. c. Helbig, prominent drug
gist of Lyncliburg. Va, says: "Oneof
our citizens was cured of rheumatikn
Of two years standing, by one bottle d
Chamberlain''s Pain Balm. This iot
ment is famous for its cures of rhalm
atism; thousands have been delighted
with the prompt relief which it affwds.
For sale by Hay q JoHantgen.
The Meeker herald., 1898-02-12
r.ri,sm-nt.rz cour4e.y in Japan.

Parliamentary Courtesy In Japan.
They have species of foolery in the
Japanese parliament as ludicrous AZ
our senatorial courtesy" 1t is called
etiquette. A whole recent sitting was
devoted to considering whether mem-
ber. had not violated parliamentary eti-
.quette by attending the opening in
frock coat, instead of the regulation
dress suit Finally the offending mem-
ber was soleInnly warned of his lin
discretion" narrowly escaping being
l,anded over 10 the disciplinary COM
mittee for punishment.
The Meeker herald., 1898-02-12
BRETilERToN.

Above brand anyw here On left Side, shomldet
or hip. Ear marks, sndorhit and cYers!ope on
right ear. ALSO own the following brsnds:
d-sH mo .Lf], and otoer
brands c',nc,it+i ~ sfsv.s u s,tsf MARKS srr
an tire aat.ie. md -tJue wlgiiSu., car merlFt Il
ALT haviny sscn nss4an:ea Al ,icteaaa
hran5ed -aIae ~ o,t, esi risrass oscrSics ss'aDa
innoraij On rts..t..;ir. ;;,,,lss White rjsar nas
Thurman orrca. l'osfnihce addresA John
Purcell. Mcck"7. f.,la'
The Meeker herald., 1898-02-12
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DESERT LANDs-NOTICE OF INTENTION
TO MAKE PROOF.
G,.ESwooD SrHIwGs, Colo, Jan. g, 1898. /

Gi.ESwoop SpRIEGs, Colo, Jan. 9, 1898.
/, l.. $. Bloomfield, of Meeker. Rio BlHnco
cation No l27, Ute. on the 2Gth day of March.
1894, for the s y Sc i, NV u Sc 4. Ne SW
a Sec ". n Il NRI+ Sec 3o, T N. Il SO W 9Th p
II. hereby give notice of my intention to make
final proof 10 establish my claim to the land
above described before the Judge of the
County Court of Rio Blnnco county, Colorado,
at Neekcr. Colo, on Saturday, the 10Th day Of
February, 1898. and that expect to prove that
said land has been properly irrigaied and re-
claimed in the manner required by law, by two
of the following Witnesses:
William A. Keller, A. ]. Youuker. N. L.
Sandy and l.. D. Wnihridge, all Of Meeker,
jl5-fl9 .st 4E Claimant
The Meeker herald., 1898-02-12

Pap" Fuller and Fred Ouimet left
to-day for the Copper river, Alaska,
region. AT first they had intended 60
ing to Dawson, but on second considera-
tion concluded that they would fare as
well in the region named, which is now
attracting considerable attention.
The Meeker herald., 1898-02-12
Crane aae~.I

Z Cook the grapes until the seeds can
be separated from the. skin and pulp.
Measure the stewed grapes. and to every
quart allow one teaspoonful of cinra-
mon, the same of mace. half the quantity
of cloves and one pound of sugnr. Thin
to the proper consistency with wine or
brandy, OF, If liquors nre not desired. a
little good vinegar may be used. Heat
the mixture to boiling, turn into jars
and GOVERN. Y. Ledger.
The Meeker herald., 1898-02-12

After six weeks visit to his old
home in Virginia, William A. Keller
is at his White river home again. Mr..
Keller found plenty of wet and sloppy
weather In the Old Dominion, so his
visit was not as pleasant as it otherwise
would have been.
The Meeker herald., 1898-02-12

Deputy Game Warden Goodell ar
rived in town last Saturday after trip
down the river. He complains because
the people in the lower country fed him
on pork and kept their deer meat hang
in plain sight.