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The Portland daily press., 1898-04-16
A WoMAN's SUDDEN DEATH.
Mrs. Alice G. Berry Taken Sick on Street
and DIED Away from Home.

Mrs. Alice G. Berry, of 1896 Brackett
street, who has been boarding until re-
Gently with her son at the Baker house on
Congress street, died very suddenly last
night about s. 80 o'clock ON Spring street.
1t was raining quite hard and very dark
at this hour and Mr.. Odell Harvey of 90
Pleasant street was on his way up Spring
street and walking fast. He saw woman
in front of him who was acting rather
strangely, but he did not pay much atten-
ton to her until she asked him for help.
She was standing on the corner of Park
street. opposite.the residence of DR.. Chas.
Huntington. The woman appeared to be
fainting and was partly insensible. Mr.
Harvey being unable to carry her himsel
ran across the street and got DIR. Hunt
ington to come out and assist him. The
woman was taken into DIR. Huntingdon S
office where Iestoratives were applied and
she soon regained consciousness, but
seemed unable to speak. She took card
from her pocket and handed it to DR..
Huntington, then gasped tor breath few
times and was dead DIR. Huntington
said that death resulted from congestion
of the lungs and heart failure. 1t was
some time before the name of the woman
could be learned. She was taken to the
undertaking rooms of S. S. Rich and
Sons and the police notified and soon
afterwards her name and residence was
found by the police.
Mrs. Berry had gone down street early
in the evening on an errand. She has
been suffering from heart trouble for
some time and probably in hurrying
home she brought on the attack which
proved fatal. Mrs. Berry's husband died
about a year ago in Amesbury, Mass.
while there on a visit. She has been
boarding at the Baker house all winter
but recently moved up on Brackett street
into house which belongs to her. Her
son who is living with her is Charles W.
Berry and her daughter, Mrs. James Reid.
lives in Amesbury. Mass. Mrs Berry
was niece of the poet, John g. Whittier
and Mr.. Chas. Whittier of the Transcript
is her cousin.
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-16

ton q Maine spoke of the railroad ss a
business and among other things he said
Every man who works for the Boston
q maine and gets ST. day, that is nine
dollars q week and $46S year. ia praoti-
caliy stock holder in the road and is re-
celYlng interest on at least SIT 600 in
Vestec IN that road. He sbould take as
great an interest in the prosneritv of the
railroad as do any of the stock holders
anu work as nard for it's prosperity
oocreOAry Fennow of the New Haven
railroad branch of the Y. M. G. A. was
oue next speaker and he made the hit of
Cne evening with his bright stories and
why remarks. On thing in particular
winch ne said caught the fancy of the au-
uiehce and brought forth storm of
laughter and applause. In referring to the
statement of Mr.. Grover that every man
VINO worked for the Boston & Maine
might be considered stock holder of that
railroad he said there was one thing that
was pre6ty certain, "He has to hustle for
aii ne Is worth to collect his dividends
eveh IL they don't amount to more than
w week ,,
International Secretary FL. o. Williams
oi THIS branch of the Y. M. G. a. work
was the next speaker and said among
ocner thlngs that there were SO, COO rail
roau men in the Y. NJ. G. A. railroad
association, in 1873 branches scattered all
over Une country. He predicted great sue
cess Tor the Portland branch.
secretary H. Guy Hoyt who is to have
charge OF the Portland work was also in
troauced and spoke. briefly.
% President Lucius futile of the Boston
q maine was given a warm reception
*hen he was called upon to speak. He said
ne was not a new convert to the Y. M. G.
"A. railroad work. It's success has been
one OF the most wonderful of the age and
this Was because twas pushed on by d
religious motive. He called attention to
the fact that reform had been brought
about by this same kind Of feeling but the
sdcl1felenoe between religion today and
that of fifty years or more ago is that to-
DAY. religion is true Christianity while
nifty years ago it was mainly confined to
quarreling about creeds and discussing
theological questions. President futile
called attention to the fact that this
building which the railroads had contri-
buted towards exquipping for the work is
no charity from the railroads. There is
no patronage in 1t. The railroads,simply
want their employees to get some of the
sweetness out of this life and they are
willing to help find it. Life itself is a
struggle and to many hum drum but if
you think you are the only one who leads
this sort of an existence or makes this
kind OF struggle you are mistaken. All
Of US have it in every position in life. y
Mr. Tuttles remarks were frequently
interrupted by applause and were deliy-
cred in most happy manner.
During the evening music was fur
nished by n malo quartette and Mr. f.
3. Given rendered a violin solo. Refresh
ments were served at the close of the ex-
ercises.
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-16
THE ROSSINI CLUB.
OPENING OF THE ART LOAN Elk
HIBITION IN WASHINGTON.

Notwithstanding the excitement in
official circles, the most brilliant gather
ing of the season took place on Monday
evening at the opening of the Loan Col
lection in the old Corcoran Gallery. Dip
lomatic, official and social Washington
were combined to make the occasion a
social success.
The collection of loaned portraits is
perhaps more Interesting than any that
has yet been made in America.
The English school is represented by
Sir Joshua Reynolds, Sir Thomas Law
renee, Sir VIM. Beechey. Hogarth, Opie,
Sir Peter Lely, Romney and Dobson,
Gainsborough, Hoppner and Benjamin
West. A very fine Melting from Munich
and valuable Holberin are from the
collection of Mr.. Mccormick Of Chicago.
The works of modern painters are headed
by John Sargent's glorious portrait Of
Ada Rehan, which was SO much thought
of in London. Many portraits of Madrayo
have been sent and Carolus Duran, Char
tran and Vos are more or less well repre-
sented.
Prince Troubetzkoi has portrait of
Mrs. Stillson Hutchins, a Washington
beauty, and J. Edward Barclay full
length Of Mrs j. f. Reybuen of Phila-
delphia and of Mr.. S. FL. Kaufman,
president of the Corcoran Art Gallery.
The collection of miniatures, laces and
fans is fine one and tastefully arranged
in one of the smaller rooms. The in
surance placed on pictures alone is $780,
900. The exhibition is to remain open for
two weeks and the proceeds are to be
given to charity.
Among those present were Vice Presi-
dent and Mrs Hobart, Sir Julian Paunce-
fote, the British ambassador, the Austrian
and Baroness Henzelmueller the
German am bassador, the Chinese minis
ter, Speaker and Miss Reed, Captain and
Mrs. Sigsbee, Mrs. Mckee, Mrs. Richard
Mrs. Sheridan, the Misses
Sheridan, Senator Hawley. M. Won Brue-
ing, Mrs. Boardman, Mrs. Walter Dam
rosch. Mr. and Mrs. Adam, Miss Biddle,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Ledyard Stevens.
About nine hundred guests were present
in all. The Marine band was stationed
in the North Gallery and played till eleven
O CLOCK
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-16
THE HIGH SCHOOL PLAY.

The High school class of 1913 presented
The Cool Collegians," at Assembly hal
last evening. The piece is a bright little
farce-comedy, embracing certain Incl
dents in the life of two college boys.
Harry Meredith. and his chum Fred
Parks, which parts were spiritedly played
by Mr.. Foss and Mr.. Larrabee, respec-
lively.
Mrs. Hunton, Fred's aunt. was capital
ly done by Miss Chapman while Miss AL
len and Miss Larrabee were very PLEASING
as Fanny Morrison and her friend Mollie
Wainwright.
The servants, Muggins and Kate. were
we'll interpreted by Mr.. Littlefield and
Miss Morse.
During the evening the High School or
chestra, under the leadership of Mr..
WEIGH, rendered few appropriate selec-
lions.
The whole entertainment was most She
oessful, and reflected great credit on those
who have SO carefully prepared for it.
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-16
MARRIAGES.

in Westbrook. April g. Dermont F. Getchell
and Miss Amanda G. Holmes.
In BiddeforA, April II, Henry Mott Cove and
Jane Eveline RDbb.
IN SedgwiGk, April &, Frank Muret Redn.an
OF Old Orchard and Miss Susie Miiken Allen.
In Monmouth. April 8, Delbert L. Maxwell
and Miss Alice E. jenkins. both of Wales
III Machias, April s. Frank Stanhope and
Edith b. Hubert, both of Whitneyvilie.
In Foxcrof., April 6, Alfred III. Buck and Miss
May +. Steward
In Bangor. April s, Horace Bonsey and Miss
julia Ann Leblanc, both of Ellsworth Falls.
III Erna. March T. Augustus Tracy OF Amitv
and Miss Mildred William OF Etna.
In Bocthbay Harbor April 5, John w. Ram
sey and Addie T. SargenE
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-16
MUSIC AND DRAMH.
THE OLD HOMESTEAD.

Lit is many years since Denman Ihomp-
son made his bow to a Portland audience
in Josh Whitcom5" and gained popu-
larity that steadily increased as the years
rolled around. For several seasons the
j art of Joshua Whitcomb in the sequel
to the original play, the "Old Home
stead,'' has been assumed by other actors
of standing, each of whom has gained rep
utation on the lines laid down by the
original H.Josh.'' but all seem like
ohromos when compare ed with the great
creator of the role. Denman thompson
Is as great in his characterization OF the
old Swanzey farmer as Joe Jefferson in
that of Rip Van Wrinkle. There isn't
a man reared on farm who has passed
his life in thessgreat metropolis away from
the scent of the new mown hay and the
sound of the COW bells in the pasture but
has old boyhood days brought back to
him so forcibly by the admirable construc-
ton of the play of the ''Old Homestead
and the natural acting of Mr.. Thompson,
that his surroundings disappear and
he feels as if he was once more down on
the old farm.
We have spoken of the dramatic quail
ties of Mr.. Thompson's GOSH many
times, and every time that we see him he
interests US just as much as on the first
appearance if not more. All through his
visit to New York and Henry Hopkins
his Yankee wit flashes out, or we might
more properly say, bubbles forth sponta-
neously. Where will you find more de-
lightful scene than that between Josh
and Happy Jack at the close of the first
act? Where are there more intensely
humorous ones than that in the second
where Josh encounters the statue of the
Greek slave, makes his first acq uaintance
with Francois, and rushes from his room
at the cry of fire? Where more pathetic
his boy in front of Grace church. The
audience appreciated every situation, and
every line, and not only broke into hearty
applause continuously sbut rippled with
laughter most of the time. MIR. Thomp-
son was called before the curtain at the
end of the second act, and the curtain was
called several times after each act
The other characters were allSwell taken.
Old Cy Prime was we'll represented by
Mr.. Will NJ. Cressey, Happy Jack by
Fred Glare, Henry Hopkins by Gus Kanl-
merlee, Seth Perkins by Charles H Clark
and Miss Annie Thompson as Rickerty
Ann and George L. Patch as Lew Hol-
brook fddled for the dance in the posi-
ton occupied SO long by the lamented
Bobby" Richardson. But why particu-
lalize. The cast was excellent, each part
fitting into the play like those in mosaic
picture. The singing by the double
4uartette was of the best and they were
enoored again and again. In the church
scene MIR. Orcult sang the "Palms'' with
much expression. The double quartette
particularly pleased in tIll take care of
you, grandma.
The audience packed 1.-THE house many
standing in the foyer. There will be
matinee and evening performance today.
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-16
AN ATTEMPTED BREAK.

An attempt was made to burglarize
the office of J. W. Trefethen the wholesale
f1sh dealers on the end of Commercial
wharf Thursday night. A staple was
pulled out of the door and entrance made
but as far as could be learned nothing of
value was stolen. Officers Phillips and
Smith discovered the break during the
night, but were unable to locate the
guilty parties
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-16
UNDER THE RED ROBE.

Edward Roses adaptation of Under
the Red Robe" Stanley Weyman s inter-
ssting book, is one of the coming attrac-
lions at The Jefferson Monday, April
18th. tt will be given here next by
Charles Frohman who has personally en-
gagged superb company to interpret the
romance. Such well known names as
Mary Hampton. William Morris, Giles
Shine, William Farnum, Mary Anderson
and Edwin Thanhouger figure in the
cast. The play is a thrilling one from
start to finish, dealing as it does with the
love adventures of a young French gam
bier, Gil de Beraul5 and his betrothed,
brought about after series of hazardous
deeds and hair-breadth escapes, by no less
parsonage than Richelieu, ''the great
Red Cardinal" "Under the Red Robe
ought to prove positive relief to theatre
goers after the dreary succession of prob
lem plays with their complex questions
of morality and virtue with which play
goers have been SO frequently afflicted Ct
late Seats now on sale.
PRISONER OF ZENDA.
The following is an extract from one of
The most prominent and popular journals
f the country and voices the sentiment
Of many theatregoers at is as much a
feeling of curiosity as anything else that
travis an audience to. see play drama
iized from popular novel. The reason
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-16
SAW FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YORK; MK.

PORTLAND, April 1s, 1898
r EFT it pour !!
IL The weather
pro p h e is say
there's lots more rain to
be expected this month
of April, but if your Um-
brella is in the right place
the weather makes little
difference to your person
al comfort.
An Umbrella that you'd
be proud to carry and not
ashamed to lend, costs a
paltry $3.50. Made Of
fine Gloria cloth, close
rolling, handsome natural
wood handles. These
$3.50 Umbrellas are thor
oughly rainproof and are
strong enough to outlive
any ordinary gale. Good
line Of them in stock to-
day and every day.
There's an excellent
Umbrella here made
specially for women;
Gloria cloth cover, steel
rod, natural wood handles,
crooks and knobs atSI.25
and $I.75.
And Macintoshes All
styles and at all prices
for men, women and chill
dren.
OWEN, MOORE & co.
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-16
RAILROAD MEMS HOME.
The Railroad Branch Vf Y, NJ. G
A. Dedicated.
Is ON WEST COMMERCIAL STREET
AND is WELL ARRANGED.

President futile of b. and M, President
Wilson of Maine Central and other
Prominent Railroad Men Were Present
and Made Brief Addresses
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-16

&4Ak. @,nNtu1L<a

The Bishop presides at the coming
Maine Conference beginning at Norway,
next Wednesday, and at the East Maine
Conference to be held at Bangor, Me-,
April 9th.
Tho Bishop is fine preacher and Sun
day will be a great day for Portland
Methodists,
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-16

<-sA%sE ~ III 49,
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys.
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA re syrup co.
SAW FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. ny. NEW york; MI
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-16

for this is, clearly enough, that every per-
son when reading book forms a defini tie
picture OF the scenes in his own mind
When he has chance to witness the
decentralization he is anxious to see how
these numberless pictures have been paint
ed by other mems fancy. The idea he
gains from the play naturally enough
differs radically from that of his own, but
he has the pleasure of having a story
which has been hitherto firmly pictured
in his mind shown to him in different
colors." 1t may have been this curiosity
that has impelled thousands to go and
see the great New York Lyoeum success,
HThe Prisoner of Zenda,'' but it could
not have been curiosity that made
them so eager to stay until the end of
the performance, and then go away with
regrets that the play was not longer.
9Th Prisoner of Zenda' will be the at
traction at the jefferson next Tuesday
and Wednesday and Wednesday matinee,
presented by Daniel Frohmans superb
company, which include Howard Gould
and many others who were in the cast
last season. Seats on sale today at 8
O'Clock.
THE ROSSINI CLUB.
The spring concert of the Rossini Club
will take place Thursday afternoon,
April 21st. at four o'clock at Kotzschmar
Hall. This win be the closing perform
anoe of the season, and most enjoyable
programme will be given.
NOTES.
The rehearsal of the Yarmouth chorus
for next week will be on Friday evening.
April 22d., instead of Monday evening
Every member is earnestly requested to
be present as business Of Importance will
come before the chorus.
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-16
BISHOP CRANSToN.
He Will Preside at the Maine Conference
and Preach Sunday at Che smut St,

Bishop Earl Cranston, of the M. E..
church, will preach at Chestnut street
at 1890 a. m.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-05
ADMIRAL DEWEY'S REPORT
Will Not Be Given Out by the Administration
Just Now.

Warrington May 4tspecia
of
the
during The late by Mason and slden i
gesed
United states by Great
publish the
Dewey would be likely
In a Manl bay o
the friends officers
elect @dth him. and
Western relations
bs =
made public"
o mayb
will
conco rning he J,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-05
IS FREIGHT ASSOCIATION.


Ifill he Submitted tn the Com
# mission Today.
tonio, Texas, May .-Represen-
a number OF Texas railroads held
liant conference here today to con-
rate question. The following at
: he meeting: w. p. Groseclose,
general freight agent Of the Mis-
4nsas and Texas; y. B. Keeler.
&yreight agent Of the Fort Worth
hyer; Z. l.. Sergeant, general
gent OF the Texas and Pacific rail-
n II. Turner. general freight agent
International and Great Northern;
IyBernhart, general freight agent
Notion Belt. and +. J. Martin,
freight agent OF the San Antonio
kpsas Pass.
- long and earnest consultation, ii
cided upon certain conditions TO
d a Texas Freight association along
] OF the Southwestern freight bu-
PIC plan and scope OF the proposed
stion were not made public. but
presented to the State railroad
ZION tomorrow for approval.
foposed reduction in local rates on
Hties now allowed to be shipped in
'Hr loads was taken up and ii was
no present to the commission today
'omise limiting the number Of com
that may be mixed in car loads
Fs' All who attended the meeting
Austin tonight to attend the com
hearing tomorrow.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-05
QUEEN REGENT MAY RESIGN
II She Steps Down as Ruler the Dynasty May Be
Saved and Her Son Succeed to the Throne

London. May 4.-The Vienna correspondent of
the Daily Chronicle says The idea OF the resigna.
ton OF the regency by the queen, Maria Chrstiana
Is being seriously considered by the members of the
imperial family Of Austria with a view of avertng
an antdynastic movement and saving the throne
An exchange of ideas is going on between the queen
regent and her Austrian family, but its most inau
entail members are decidedly opposed to it,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-05

tax. All the bread at GJjon is baked AZ tho
military depots. as the rioters arc threaten
ing to pillagc the regular bakeries. An the
stores are closed and business /, about
suspended
The Madrid newspapers are very pe.sI-
mistic In ;heir comments on the situation
in the provinces ana tho debates IN tho
cortes. and II is believed the resignation n,
the cabinet is immaent
The Spanish Transatlantic liner Colon
has arrived at Corunna and the Trans
atlantic liner Marta Christiana has arrived
at Caciz. both from Cuba.
The carlst organ aud the impartial pre-
dict great events. The cabinet, however.
IL disposed to enorgetioally maintain order
ana hasten the vote or tho financial hills
IN order to suspend the cortcs and give tbo
crown and executive powerful fpcedom .,
action.
Madrid. May IA dispatch from Val.
ehe'a says that band OF 1890 armed men
have been formed ut Catalina hut n ,v
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-05
ANARCHY REIGNS SUPREME
Inc hungry People Attack
Girls Fired Upon and Many Spreading

Madrid, May 10 n. m.--rhe situation
In the provinces is unchanged and every
where the dissatisfaction is growing, es-
peoialiy over the price OF bread Acts
against authority are becoming more and
more overt.
AT Caceros. capital OF Estre Mandura, the
populace marched into the railway station
TO prevent the export of provisions and
oyerpowered the soldiers, capturing seven
teen cars OF whea. -four.
All Valencia is in state OF siege.
At Catalina the rioters captured the
mayor and the town councillors and de-
manded a ransom. On the mayors protests
he was shot through the leg. after which
the geDdarmes dispersed the mob
At Talmero they sacked many bakeries
and set on fire several government build
ings.
The fisherwomen who broke out ara INST
the octroi duties at Giion received the most
determined assistance from the tobacco
girls. Together they sacked several baker
les and burned all the octroi offices with
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-05
STREAMS OVERFLOW.
Pd Track Washed Away and
Aheat Fields submerged.

ps City. Mo, May MANY small
in the southwest have overrun
Pnks, result of the exceptionally
pins since last Saturday, and some
has resulted. Several families have
nven from their homes in The Wal
n Vergess river bottoms on the
h Oklahcma border. Thousands OF
4 grain arc overfiowed and railroad
washed out In somc instances, In
fritories all streams are out OF their
end are still rising. North of Pur-
T., where the Canadian is a mile
|the Santa Fe tracks have been
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-05
Engineer and Fireman KILLED.

Kansas City. Mo. May News reaches
here OF the wrecking of the north hound
passenger train OF the Kansas City. Pitts
burg and Gulf between Sloan Springs aud
Ballard, Ark. The engine went through
bridge which had been weakened by high
water. The engineer was killed and The
fireman badly hurt, but none OF the pas
sergers injured
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-05
A Vow Record.

New York, May 4.-The North German
Lloyd liner Kaiser Wilhelm Der eros e.
which has arrived here from Bremen. made
days record RIM of $50 knots. This beats
the liners best previous westward par
formance last September by thirteen knots.
The run was accomplished at an average
OF "a 36 knots an hour.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-05
Probabilities.

Washington, May Eastern Texas and
Louisiana Partly cloudy; southwcsterly
wirds.
western Texas--Fair; northerly winds.
New Moxico-Fair; northeasterly winds
OF lahoma md Indian Territory-Rain;
northwesterly winds.
Arhansas-Cloudy showers In northern por-
ton. south winds.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-05
THE SPIRIT OF ACQUISITION.
Sentiment Growing in Favor of Holding What
We Get From Spain

PostIt oversaement
OF
changed and the settled nauga
colon be
lead in the direction
ndyd-
Of
the United States flag has been
will Porto Rico do not
will
will complete revolution in the
andfo of other nations
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-05
win S NatatOrium

1uisiana and Congress streets. Will
\ 10 for the season. Good attend
Urge, and the fine pool will be kept.
1n first-class condition, Open daily
I'm. to 10 y. m. Ladies hours, Mon
Saturdays, to IL m; Thursday
Hes and escort. Come and enjoy
J. c. BALDWIN. Proprietor.