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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-03
SAVED ny A WINK.
Tnplensant Experience of n Drum
mcr I'm Texns.

MGR I'm Texas.
Now York Press.
II ''Sncaking OF extraordinary fcats reminds
me-" says Henry Austin, ''of nh amusing
story Colonel w. p. Curtis, who used TO be oil
tho stan OF Ex-Governor McIgnery OF Lonisi-
ana once told In the old 81. Charles hotel. 1t
was rather n sporty gathering, and n damp
evening. and tho boys had been Dragging
about various wonderful doughty deeds they
had done in their salad days and frappo
nights. when 1t camo his turn to be n gor-
gcous, circumstantial and statistical liar, tho
colonel leaned away back and said in his
sweet Kentuck voice, for he hailed from that
state originally: Boys. | cant match any OF
thu tents OF strength and active valor you
have told but can tell you a true tale OF
Sncurancs that may be worth your attention.
Years ago when Texas was the paradise
OF stage coaches, ! was travelling Tor II To-
bacco house long journey, fully ihty miles.
In tho coach opposite mo sat mighty pretty
girl, and shaggy man with II sombreto and
a small arsenal Of pistols IN fun sight. We
had journcyed on for about an hour. and not
81 word had been exchanged or n look between
my fellow travellers. The girl WAS everlast-
in.iy pretty, aud, finally, catching her eye,
preliminary toward breaking the ice md hay
tng some pleasant conversation. Instantly, 10
my horror. she turned to tho human arsenal
and whispered in HIS car Ilid understand
you. stranger, TO wink nj this here young
iudy7p Only presence OF mind, as there
couldn't be absence OF body, saved me. re.
piled ut ence, "yes, sir. but let me explain.
! have a nervous disease OF tho cyeids II
yon had noticed me hefofp you would have
noticed that I winked involintnrlly very fire.
quenty. Honestly, couldn't help IT.. Your
explanation il extraordinary, stranger, but
accept II for the present. he answered grufr-
ly, and from that time think he never took
hts eyes OF ne, So, to keep M my part.
every moment or two had 10 wink one eye
or tho other sometimes both. Hour after
hour. gentlemen, as l live by champagne. my
only man living who over winked TO save Ills
life. and wink md wank for Mt least forts
miles. till wo reached our destination. How
wa that for endurance
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Il ~ M oS 11lsS "a - ~ Fsr-
~ ~ vY1lote oar oeRmons,
& "a PAN Dsalsr. " N
4 q M ytun& Gtn wsrs seated II 1 down
\ wv ~ kaarlhk Dinner had been ordered
~ w tlas meanwhile was given TO mor-
G1luin0. 0ne youth, wearing a sclf-com
t1ncont ieek sxpsessed himself thus:
r ~. NJ boy. that lecture Of Ingcr-
eoli's Ne other night was an insult to
3 Chxtstianity. once had some admiration
~ ~ ability. but when he falls to give
- ooristians any credit, II either argues
~ oon1lity or insincerity. lnEcrsoll never
admired the virtue OF consistency anyhow.
But say, isn't this the place to get din
nerf You know they do big business at
tho bar. Just hear those glasses cIlnk
That explains how fellow can get such
I good dinner for triflc. OF course. !
don't drink. and nsver did. And now. that
makes me think-l have got to pay UP this
pledge today"
Hereupon the speaker drew from his IN
side pocket = pledge for % 10 the Anti-
saloon league. with the romark that II WAS
cause deserving the support OF all Chris
tian gentlemen. little later the tongue
pf the speaker was rapturously testing the
luality OF rich pudding with lots OF
brandy sauce over all.
X don't uubscribc to the Anti-Saloon
league" said his commonplace companion.
''though I think 1t Is an excellent thing,
Delight In good lecture and believe In
Gersoll has given many OF them. but your
remarks on temperance call to mind the
story OF the fox and the cat. The fox and
the cat went walking. As they journeycd
they espied wolf which had seized upon
a innocent lamb Said tho fox: Tho
wolf IL deprayed beyond redemption to cat
innocent meat To which the cat purred
assent. Tho travellers soon came to mn old
mill. and tho fox saw Il chicken. which he
immediately secured, while the cat
pounced upon mouse. and soon both were
devouring their coveted morscs. Mean
while a spider from his web In an old cor
ner Of tho mill gave ono look Of disgust Mt I
the carnivoroils hypocrites and went back
and ate fly"
But tho temperance youth finished his
brandy sauce Just tho same.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-03
ESSAY on CHILDHOOD.
A boys "Reminiscences of the Bcn-
Title Period.

title Period.
Atlanta Journal.
Tho following essay OH childhood was re-
Gently read at tho Turniptown Literary so
cicty by MIR. Randolph llogg, ono OF the so-
cietys star members.
Childhood In a good thing. II Ia something
all OF US have had moro or less experience
with. II Is II pretty difficult mntler TO get
along In tho world without being a chlld at
some period Of our careers. Childhood Is Tho
Hash hnddlng of llic's young spring. II IA the
season of fairy dreuns nnl Golden ambitions.
ana crnlnp collie, and seed ticks. And ms wn
grow old. ns tho ghosily sbadnwa OF the < cent
afternoon steal athwart our pathway, we ioyo
70 cit down aud recount the joys OF the yaIi-
i isS pnst We love TO recall tho celebrating
thrill which filled out breast when We stuck
our thumb In uur mouth and looked IN at tho
dining room door Just ~ iimr TO see tho fat
chicken leg We lengcd for Vanish down thu
throat OF the local prsaehcr How cold and
dcsolate the world looked How we longed 10
hear a motion to adjurn, How We yoarnod 10
hand In a long letter OF regrets In fact wa
threatened TO go exclusively Into tho ycarnlng
biisinoss, Another pleasant memory that
comes back TO us mixed up with rose mist ,s
thnt Of pushing. n whcelharrow along tho mar
Gin OF stony brook for the purpose OF gath.
erirR up job lot of stone bru,ses. Then
what noble aspirations thrilled our soul whom
We stole Into the pantry aud lassoed tho fruit
lnpuec II on the floor With such violence that
the cranky old bottom followed tho example
81 south Carolina and scecded from the
! Union! And with what rapture do We recall
the tidal wave Of Joy that swept over us when
mother came softly IN aud wrapped us In the
downy folds OF the broom handle!
Then there WAS the old school house The
memory OF II comes back 10 us like tho a..
lc.tns pleasure which hoysrs around the pres
enre Of bili collector, and over tho may
vihlon q our dreams floats the sublime utter
ancce OF Shakespeare:
How utterly tough werc the days Of our
II ths school house that stood over there by
~ t.ted the water. and cut all the nrewocd.
Ana swept up the noor, for we had II TO do. .
The Nics Dr. Meyer. Why.
= New York sun
Key. r. D Meyer Is tho latest addl,,, n
e the alst Of distinguished Englishmen
who have repaid hospitality in this coun-
Try BY abusing II soundiy WHEN they re-
burned home. According to the cable ID, 4
\ patches the Rev. Mr.. Meyer gave 10 an
& 1pterfiewer y column OK conlmscrations
\ eor the wlckedntss Of his lace hosts. ana
y % made wholesale charges OF corr,,ntIon
gnq 1elcenfry nRslinst public ofliclsix IN
= 49, selA e la4iiH rioasiy wS,si.vi ~ ~ n.
4 u Tho Rev. Mr.. Acysr Il the r.sslur
4 u " ~ Q1Qrch, London. and he canle
II Ia Ho!etry nth n rift OF Si0,UuU cu,.'
4 ia ~ Rk Ayapgtltst Mood admire, i
a ~ & 19ie money was intended ior
Z w? q honor 81 M M
q r. u The Rev. Sir. Never,
s. - ~ :Aands, WAS enthisi,
e u n 0le ccuntry lle d
3 rofte9q u Hpiion ana MN
20 n! 4 S Is! Sse4eep ents now pncitcd
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-03
Lace and
Embroidery Sale.

All the pretty gnrnitures thnt
transform II plain gown into a
drcssy one are carried in this de-
pnrtmcnt. Lnccs for gowns are to
he exceedingly popular this sea-
son. Our assortment Is very
large md varied, containing
every mcritorious novelty.
Oriental and Egyptian Fine Lace, in
several widths, to match, a yard,
Csc, 15c and 1OC
Point de Paris and Applique Laces, in
a variety of matched widths, yard,
35c, 25c and. 1SC
English 1orchons, in a great variety
of patterns, with perfect matches
of insertings one to four inches
wide, per yard, 15c and. 800. lOC
Valenciennes Laces, in cream, white
and butter colorS, per dozen yards,
CSC, Csc, zoe, 15c and. -. zoe
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-03
A Sensible Woman

Buys her Muslin Underwear ready
made. She gets what she wants
then, saves the trouble of maxi
ing and pays nothing more for the
correct garment. There is style
in muslin underwear, however,
fashions to satisfy; undergarments
as we'll as overgarments become
passe. 1t Is we'll to remember this
question of correct style. You
may be led astray in it. You can
get the correct thing here. and it
costs no more than the other kind.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-03
Towels.

SIS dozen Huck Towels, size 47x22,
each ..... .......... -. 121C
2l5 dozen extra heavy Bath Towels,
size iSx45, each. lOc
ii2 dozen Linen Damask Towels,
worth 25c, will be sold as long as
they last at, each. ........15C
Linen Crashes and Glass Toweling,
extra heavy, yard, Sc, 7c. -. &c
Extra Heavy Crash, is inches wide,
in Huck and Herringbone stripes,
Ill gray, cream and white, at IS
yards Tor 100
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-03
Suggestions
About the Easter
Dinner Tables.

Our Linen Department has con-
sidered the question and offers
the daintiest napery ever manu-
featured from flax. Table Damasl<
and Napkins to match, bought
from the mills of j. S. Brown,
McCrurn, Watson, Richardson and
Beveredge, at old prices, and part
Of them are marked at SO per cent
less than they can be bought to-
day. THIS is chance to get good
goods at low price.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-03
Hosiery.

Children's Derby Ribbed School Hose
fast black and full regular made, all
sizes, per pair. ......IoC
Parker & Archer Matchless School
Hose, three different styles of ribs,
sizes 5 to 9 12, per pair. ....I5C
Children's Imported Plain and Fancy
Hose, per pair Csc and. 49,. zoe
Ladies Full Regular Fast Black Hose,
per PAIR ...IoC
Ladies Forty-Gauge, Imported Hose,
per par ''..'..'..........I5C
Ladies' Fifty-Gauge Fine Dropped
Stitched and Fancy Stitched Hose,
per par .oEc
Ladies and Children's Plaid and
Roman Hose, per pair, Soc .2sc
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-03
Every Lady in
Houston Wants
A New Spring Suit.
Fastldious drcsscrs will do we'll to
examine our stock Of Silks before
purchasing their Easter Waists or
Dresses.

eSi1ks.
Black China Silk, % inches wide, ex-
cellent quality per yard -. Csc
Black Jap Silk, 80 inches wide, beau
tiful finish and quality, sold at 75c
per yard everywhere, at.... soc
Black All silk 1affeta, plain and bro
caded, also GroS Grain, handsome
" brocaded, heavy quality SOC
h Black Brocaded eros Grain, % inches
h Wide, super quality, per yard 7SC
: Black All Silk Satin Duchesse, extra
fine and heavy, worth 81, at .6OC
Black All silk Dress Tafleta, satin
luxor finish, warranted most dur
able of all silk fabrics and not too
heavy, value SIPS per yard S5C
Black All Silk Grenadine, "a inches
wide, in handsome dress designs,
at. ............ ........ DOC
Black Silk, iron frame Grenadine, in
both plain and figured, yard Csc
Black Silk Dress Lace, in the most de-
sirable designs, per yard ....7SC
Printed China Silk, in cream, navy,
goblin, cardinal grounds, with white
figures. good quality, yard Csc
Fancy Figured and Brocade Satins, for
waists and trimmings, yard, csc
Solid Colored China Silks, in cream,
pink, light blue, buttercup, Nile and
cardinal, splendid quality. .20C
Solided Color Satins, in all evening
shades, SOC quality, at -. $50
Solid CoIored Jap Silks, including
evening shades, 80 inches wide, su-
perlor quality, per yard. 80. soc
Fancy Satin SurahS, in small check,
specially designed for waists SOC
Changeablc Tafetas, fancy Tafetas,
fancy SatinS, in medium and light
eoiorlneS, for waists, per yard7oc
Printed Mousseline dc Sole, in the
richest and most delicate tints and
colorlngS; warranted fast; this is A
beautiful sheer and durable fabric
for waists and costumes, at soc
Liberty silk, Chiffon, Mousseline de
Sole, plain and pleated, in all the
desirable evening shades and black,
at, per yard -. =. .6OC
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-03
Bits of Gay P1umage.

Gay colOrs and flying ends,
scarfs, Snshcs and Gay Ribbons
set fashion afluttcr with rainbow
brightness. To be up to dnte you
must have them.
We arc always alert to thc first
hint OF coming fnvorites, hut
these gay accessories nearI,
caught MS mapping. as the whole
world wants them at once. You
Will wnnt something on Easter.
Better be quick.
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Still
Far In
Advance

OF any attempt ever yet made in
this scity at anything that ap.
proaclles a
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-03
En1broideries.

There nre more Embroideries
sold at Parker & Archcr's than in
any other three stores In Houston.
There arc hnndsomcr patterns
and lower prices thnn in all
Texas. Special values and prices
for this week.
Swiss and Hamburg Embroidery, one
to four inches wide, with inSertings,
per yard. SC
Swiss Lawn and Cambria Embroidery,
two to nine inches wide, with per-
feet matches of insertings, yd. 1OC
An elegant line of dainty little Edges
and Insertings, i'll Jaconet weight,
for infants garments, yard ..lOC
Handsome Matched Novelties, three
widths and two inserting5 in each
set, in Swiss and Jaconet.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-03
Muslin Underwear.

Night Gowns, muslin, high neck
tuckS, two insertions and embroid.
cred rutfle, each -. -. Soc
Night Gowns, muslin, cut V, tucks
four insertions and embroidered
rutfle, each .............7 5C
Night Gowns, muslin, cut square
tucks, one insertion and embroid
cred rutfle, each .QSC
Plain Drawers, good muslin, hem and
tllcks, per pair ........ 2Sc
Umbrella Drawers, cambria, ruffle,
lace edge, per pair ...,..3 Csc
Umbrella Drawers, tucks and en-
broidered ruffle,tpair, Soc and4OC
Chemise, pompadour, one insertion
and edge, each SOC and. -. .35C
ChemiSe, pompadour, one insertion
and two edges, each, 75c and6OC
Umbrella Skirts, cambria, embroid-
cred ruliled, each, 81 and Use
Corset Covers, cut V and square, at,
each, Csc, 15c and. roc
Hats.
Ladies' Straw Sailors, white and black
only, each .15c
Ladies Fancy Straw Sailors, all col
orS, each, 55c and .25c
Ladies' Fancy Milan and Union
Straws, all sizes of crowns. silk or
velvet bands, each, 75c and soc
Ladies Combination Chip Sailors,
colored and white crowns, each
at $3.50 and IN
Boys and Girls Trimmed Straws, at.
ea'h.''.'...,s......,....25 Csc
Children's Fancy Trimmed Hats, at,
each, SOC and 3Ec
Dainty Little Mountain Hats, in Chip.
Neapolitan and Fancy Braid Straws.
with accordion-pleated brims in
pink, blue, Nile, cream, red and
navy, each. 75c
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-03
Paraso1s.


Every Parasol that we sellw1
antee to give satisfaction ON
refunded.
24-inch Paragon Frame Glodal
soils, each 2a+lst- 4
"a and 2o-inch Silk ParagonH
Parasols, each, $500 and q
Heavy Twilled Silk Parasol, N
handsome line of handles,
each, $3.50 and ...I
"All our Parasols have H.
Steel Rods"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-03
Gloves.

Ladies' Lisle Gloves,
per pair ...... lee
Ladies Silk Gloves,
per pair, Csc and .,rc
"kayser" Patent Finger Tipped
Gloves, per pair, SOC, CSC. ,.asc
P. & P. Kid Gloves, the best 81 90
Glove OH earth, in white, cream,
green, tan, gray and black.
Veilings.
An endless variety of Veilinps. in all
the new dots and borders; Plain
Net, Chenille Dots and Chiffons.
81 ''''''' ...IOC
Novelties in borders of Satin and
Lace, i'll fancy nets, new dots and
chlifons, yard, SOC, CSC and 2sc
Fans.
Over 5000 japanese and German
Fans received last week.
japanese Folding Fans, Empire style,
each, 10c and :.
Elegant Hand Decorated japanese
Fans, each, Csc and. u. rec
German Novelties in Gauze and silk
Fans, each, Use. Soc and. Z. 2sc
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-03
Reliable Dry Goods, Millinery,
and Mems Furnishings.
Timely
Hints Regarding
Easter Shopping.
CO1Ored Dress CiOnds.
Co1ored Dress Goods.

Plain Colorcd Nuns Veilings, in pink,
cream, Nile, old rose, lavender, navy
and black, at, per yard ...12JC
Illuminated Brilliantines, "a inches
wide, medium colorings. at ). l5C
3S-inch Silk Finished Henriettas, all
new Spring shades, at, yard .25C
New Spring tints in all wool Covert
Cloth, at per yard ,... -. soc
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-03
Lace Curtains.

Handsome Lace Curtains,
per pair ~. =. ....,..II
Lace Curtains, 8 IL yards long
and fine, perpair S1.00 and q
Elegant Curtains, extra width
length, per pair $3.50 and q
Embroidered Curtain Swiss. Vi
ured and dots, yard, 25tD
and .sssE
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-03
Cash Is King
====-7-
land.
Parker &
Archer
Its Prime Ministers.
Mems Furnishings.


II gentlemen will drop In at any
convenient moment, wen easily
convince them that 1t Us good
business sense to buy their
Hosiery and Underwear here. It
means saving that soon amounts
to many dollars.
Mems White Shirts, linen boSons and
Wamsutta Mills cotton, "none bet
ter" each SOc
Mems Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers,
each Csc, suit NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Mems Bleached Jean Drawers,
per pair 49,. ........ ..25C
Mems Suspenders, "Harris Patent"
the best made, every pair guaran-
teed, Csc, 25c and .........I5C
All the new styles in Gents Linen
Collars, each IL 1-2c and :. .Ioc
Mems Full Finished Tan and Fast
Black Socks, per pair. ......IoC
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-03
Black Dress Goods.
Black is a decided favorltc thi.
season.

Black is a decided favorltc this
season.
4o-inch Silk Finished Henrietta, regu-
lar 7sc quality, per yard soc
A2-inch Wool Serges, handsomely
brocaded, good black, yard CSC
42-ineh Black Brilliantine, figured and
brocaded Brilliantine, brocaded
Serges, figured Satin Berbers, etc.
bought 10 sell at 75c yard, at soc
44-inch Black Crepon, light weight,
suitable for Spring wear, at soc
Black Brocadines, warranted to keep
their color, worth 2Sc, at..s124C
Belts.
An elegant display of Jeweled Belts,
At 25c. 55c.50c. 75c and $500
each. Over 100 styles of Fancy
Leather Belts, at f5c, Csc, $50
and SOC.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-03
MOTION

where, and at prices
|ingIy smaller still.
Laird's White Lilac Toilet 81
per cake. y
Cold Cream and Glycerine, 4
perfumed toilet Soap, cakt. \
Madam Louise Common 81.
Curriers', per dozen,
Combs and Brushes, Fsnx,|
Hair Combs, Plain and IuyisN
Pins, aluminium Hair Pin. 1;
Irons Gin all Sizes, Jeweled M
Skirt Fasteners, Comb 81
Thimbles lin silver and alum
Corset Steels, Shirt Waist Sill
lish and American Pins, N
Skirt Supporters, LADIES' CIV
and Mems CATERS, Stay Il
Seam Binding, Herring Bone, i
Stitched and Rick Rack Brad
broidery and Crochet Cotton, N
bone and Wllalebone Covering,H
erbone, Shields, Velvet SkirtBs
Velvet Cord Binding, Brush ua|
gram Binding, Etc.
The latest in Side Combs,
per pair, 15c and
An extensive line of Satin, u
Seal and Snakeskin PocketB
in plain and metal corners,inu
and black, each, Soc and a
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Wash Goods.

Printed Dlmities, guaranteed fast col
orS, at. -. -. sc
9o-inch fine French PercaleS and
English CanibrieS, in shifting and
dress designs, light, medium and
dark colorS, at. ........ .f0C
36-inch Silver Star Madras Cloth,
light weight, wash fabric, very new
and as handsome as silk, at. 124C
Printed Lawns and Organizes, in ex-
tenSive variety of styles and colors,
at 80, .............lOC
Lappet Striped Mulls, an excellent
wash material, in the most beauti-
ful colorings, at. ... $50. 15C
Printed Swiss Organdies, sheer and
pretty, at -. .2OC
Figured Challies, light and dark col
orS, at ,'.'...' ..''.... 800 1OC
Silk Striped Challies, 80 inches wide,
new things, at. 15C
Evening shades in heavy Crinkled
Crepons, beautiful shades, cheap at
i5c, per yard ..,...,......l Zoe
Solid Colored Lawns, street and even
ing shades, at. 1OC|
Evening shades in sheer, pretty Or
CANDIES, % inches wide, at 15C|
Grass Linen, natural color, warranted
all pure linen, at ...........2 zoe
Linen Crash, the latest nov
city in Skirting, at, per yard SOC
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Ribbons.
Plain Silk and Satin, all pure Silk
Ribbons, Nos. 5 and 7, yard SC
Nos, 9 and i2,
per yard -. ........ ..1OC
Nos. 16 and %,
per yard. 15C
Tatfeta, Sash and Scarf widths, in all
colorS, per yard, Csc and Csc
MORE and Plain Sash Ribbons. 6. 7
and S-inch widths, per yard, 75c,
6Oc and ............ soc
Skirts.
Immense consignment of Ladies',
Skirts, in Duck, Crash, Pioue
Linen, BriIIiantine, Serge, Wool
Brocades, Satins and MORE and
Plain and BrOcaded Silks.
Ladies' Wash Fabric Skirts, all sizes
at, each, $500 and 75c
Cashmere, Serge and Brocaded Skirts,
at $500, $3.50 and .....l.OOl
Ladies Skirts of Silk and Wool Mix
lures, each, $3.50 ard. ....2.5Ol
Silk and Brocaded Skirts, at, each,
So.oo ana Isl
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-03
Corsets.
Ladies' Collars
and NeCkWear.

All the latest shapes in Ladiesu
Collars, each, f5c and 800. ::l|
Ladies Hemstitched Lawn Titss.
each ..,,. .',s'IS'''l'
Ladies Long Oriental Net Mult'
Lawn Ties, each, Csc and II
Elegant Roman Scarfs, ali silk
each, SL0O. 75c and ..s,s
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-21
poRTLAND's CUBAN TRADE.

Capt. l.. W. Tibbetts, the veteran Port
land skipper, who has been engaged to
command the bark Celina, which Port
land syndicate has purchased as regular
frsiahter between this port and Cuba. has
decided not to go into the deal Capt.
Hutton is now In command of her.
The bark's accident in running down a
schooner whose lights were dimmed by
the thick weather in the harbor, one
night last week. has delayed matters lit
tie. She is now undergoing repairs pre-
paratory to making her first trip to Uncle
Sans new possessions.
The managers of the enterprise say that
the prospects are opening up we'll, though
it will be probably some time yet before
the boom starts. There are SO many ques-
lions for the government to settle that
more or less uncertainty now attaches to
the Cuban trade. If the Portland bust
ness warrants there are parties who stand
ready to put regular freight steamer on
the Portland Cuban route.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-21
OBITUARY.
SANFORD NJ. REED.

Mr.. Sanford NJ. Reed, who suffered
from a paralytic shock, passed away
at the home of his son, Mr.. K. r. Reed,
in South Portland, Saturday night at
40. He was a prominent member of the
Portland Fire Department for many
years, being member of Engine 8 for
over % years and OF the Portland Veteran
Firemen's Association. He was also a
mem Der of the Royal Society of Good Eel.
lows, and his sudden death was great
shock to his many friends. He leaves
q wife, two sons and two daughters.
The neral services will take place
Tuesday afternoon at 3 O'Clock from the
residence of his daughter, Mrs. G. 5.
Fowler, 14s Clark street, city.