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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03
FADS IN FLOWERS.

Florists shops abroad arc much dlt-
ferent from the ones in this
country. In London. for eS-
ample. funeral freaths and en-
blems are displayed in the windows.
with their prices attached. Some are
attractive, others very hideous. Lichen
is fashionable there for crosses and
wreaths. and from this grisly-gray
background Gala lilies and white roses
peer.
Set pieces. the gates ajar." broken
columns and floral pillows. are always
painful, for. in the first place. the nat
ural grace and beauty of the flowers Is
destroyed. and in the next there is no
excuse for the emblems. Flowers for
the dead should be scattered in care.
less handfuls-then only are they COM
fortcrs, with their graceful beauty un-
impaired. The modern custom OF add
ing to a death notice the words.
Friends will please omit flowers. may
be traced to the reluctance of the sur
vivors to be confronted with those
CHASTITY set pieces which have ragged 50
long.
The best artists have always recog-
nized that flowers should be allowed to
arrange themselves. Basketfuls. arm
fuls or great punches of loose flowers
are justifiable, but crushing their beau.
ty into any systema;izcd outline is un-
forgivablc. Florists abroad have u
frightful habit of making up" bouton-
niers for mems coats.and these punches
of three or four violets spray of fern
and branch of forget t-me-nots are
seen on the lapels OF the men who do
not appreciate true fitness. A single
gardenia tuberose or knot of mig
is better than one of these bor.
ritle mixtures.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03
RAILROAD TO THE YUKON.
Canadians Rraiiy Intend tho Feat Of Build
In


Toronto, Ont, Feb. 1.-Nothing could
create II much liveller interest than has
been aroused all over Canada by the
announcement of the contract between
the dominion government and Mcl<cn
zic l. Mann for the construction of n
railway between the Stickeen river
and Teslin lake In the Yukon country.
Everyone Is talking of 1t, and the
newspapers, government and OppOsi-
ton alike cOncende the deal to be Il
master stroke on the part of the gov
ernmcnt.
Mckenzie Il Mann have the capital,
resources and energy to carry out
what is acknowledged by all compc-
tent authorities to be II most costly
and hazardous undertaking. They are
probably the only men In Canada who
could put the road through by Sep
tembcr list next. the time specified. En-
traordinary measures will he taken by
the contractors to insure the cOnstruc-
ton OF the Yukon railway by that
date.
Mr. Mann left Montreal this morn
ing for the scene of operations. All
day yesterday the transcOntinental
wires We're kept hot hurrying men
and supplies to the front. A small
army of laborers and wagon teams
that have been working on the Crows
Nest railway are already moving to-
ward the Yukon.
Thomas White. civil engineer of st.
Thomas. Ontario. has been engaged as
chief engineer of construction. In six
weeks. according to the terms of the
contract. n sleigh road has to he COM
plcted from Wrangcl to Tcslin lake.
nearly 800 miles. AMI II Is expected
thousands of men will take advantage
of this to go as far MS Tcslin lake
this winter. During the summer ms
the railway pushes inward. travellers
can go to the end of the line and then
go by wagon road TO the lake.
The contractors are to have mon
opoly of all railroad connection for
five years from the Pacific coast to the
Yukon country
Mckenzie Il Mann OF Toronto. who
secured the contract will receive from
the Dominion government 5000 acres
OF land per mile In the district Of the
sixtieth parallel Of latitude and west
OF the Mackenzie and Laird rivers. In
addition to this land grant from the
Dominion government, the contractors
will receive 5000 acres a mile from
the British Columbia government.
The contractors undertake to have
the railroad from Glcnora to Teslin
lake, II distance OF about $50 miles,
completed by September LIST next.
When the railway II built the time be.
tween Vancouver and Dawson City
will bc reduced to seven days. There
Will he sea trip OF 600 miles. taking
nearly two days. n river trip up the
Stlckccn OF one and one-linlf days.
then 40 miles hy rail to Tcslin lake.
and the remainder OF the time will bc
occupied In crossing the lake Into the
Yukon ana down to Dawson City.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03
DYING in THE HOLY LAND.
C,.ony of Dunkard. l. In the Sores
Straits.

Co.ony of Dunkards Il In the sorcst
Straits.
Chicago. Feb "A special to the
Tribune from Shubcrt. Nebraska. says:
"Gcorgc Ynntic and NJ. Hyde start.
cd last night on their Journey TO the
Holy Land. where they 90 TO carry ns.
sistnncc To n colony Of Dunknrds. who
went to Palestine In November. 1895.
MIR. and Mrs. Joseph Myers and Mr..
and Mrs. John Yantic claimed to have
received n revelation from God with
directions to visit the Holy Land. At
the head of party of Dunkards from
Shubcrt and Smith county. Kansas.
they started in November, 1S9o. Moth
ing was heard by their friends until
recently. when II letter reached the
brother Of Ynniic NJ Shuhrri. relating
tale. OF suffering. distress ana death.
The party went direct TO Jerusalem.
They travelled some distance from
there TO lind further evidences of di-
vine revelation. Tile death list 50 far
is now known 10 include 1--WE persons
from Smith county, knusas, two from
sbubcrt. and three from Philadelphia.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03
pscos VALLEY RAILROAD.
snic OF bonds ThRt Wui Complete the
Line to washburn.

Denver. Feb. "a special to The Re.
publican from Colorado Springs says:
Mr.. Percy llngrrnan received n telc-
gram from his father. j. i. IIagcrinaIi.
who has been In New York FOR the past
eight months. stating that the big Pccos
Valley X Northwestern 1tailroad Com.
pnny bond deal, involving $1,000. 900.
hud finally been consummatcd and the
money turned over to the railroad.
These bonds were sold for the purpose
OF building an extension between Ros-
we'll. New Mexico. and Washburn,
Texas, a distance of 2oS miles. where
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03
Tunnel Aga II In Flames.

Albuquerque. n. NJ, Jan. 3O.-Short.
ly nftcr II o'clock last night the tunnel
at Johnson's canon was ready once
more for the passage of trains, when
the timbcrs again caught fire from the
heated limestone and spread with such
rapidly that in an incredibly shori
space of time the whole tunnel was !,
raging mass of flames. mounting high
in the air at both ends OF the tunnel.
and with such intense heat that the
workmen could not approach. Work
cannot be again resumed until the
flames have spent themselves. which
may be several days. Fortunately there
were no workmen in the tunnel mt the
time and no fatalities are reported as
in the former burning.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03
A strike Mt III Moro.

Trinidad. Colo. Jan. 20.-,The en-
ployes of the Colorado Fuel and Iron
Company coke ovens at I'll Moro went
out on strike last night and up to to-
night they were still out. The trouble
seems to have originated over the fnct
that the works have been operated
only part of the time and the men de-
mnnd more work. There is no obicc.
tion to the wages paid; the men SIM
ply want TO put in more time. A telc-
phone message received this evening
says that everything was quiet, and
that there was no immediate prospect
or settlement. About scventy.flve
mcn arc out.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-04
BRIEF JoTTlNas.

j. f, Hutchinson met with palnful
sealding accident few days ago which
necessitates the closing of his shoe polish
ing rarlor and news stand at No. IL
Elm street.
The regular W. G. T. q. meeting Will
be held this afternoon at O'Clock at 80
Oak street "Non-alcoholic Medication
is the subject and Drs. Jane Il. Hersom
and Emily Titus will address the meet
ing All are invited
Skatingl skating at Portland Ice Rink.
Mrs. Sweat paper on the George WASH
ington Memorial.and. National University
will be read at Second Advent church on
February 18th, at O'Clock.
Mrs. Lillian A. Mora of Franklin
street, dislocated her jaw SO badly We'd
nesday that she had to go to the Eye and
Ear Infrmary for treatment.
W. d. Floyd has been appointed a SER
geant in the Signal Corps.
There will be sIe3ial meeting of
the Ladies' auxiliary, A. o. H., at
Hibernian hall. this evening at O'Clock.
Business of Importance.
school house were so cold yesterday morn
ing that the children were dismissed for
the forenoon. The matter was reported
to the committee on public buildings.
Yesterday was bright and very cold. The
mercury indicated 2 degrees at z a. n.,
IS degrees at noon.
The members of the musical festival
chorus are requested to meet at the Au-
ditorium, instead of City (. hall. as err
roneously announced, tonight.
Agent Perry of the S. P. G. A, has as
certained that the sheep on Bangs island
have been properly cared for.
The police signal system which has
been out of order for several days since the
storm, has been repaired, and is working
all right again.
The City building sewer got clogged
up Z 3dnesday, and the floor of the cell
room at the police station got flooded.
A meeting of the Democratic city COM
snittee was held on Wednesday. night, and
it was decided to hold tho ward caucuses
on the evening of February "a. Today
the names Of Augustus r. Wright and
Ammi Whitney are being mentioned Jas
possible candidates for the Democratic
mayoralty nomination.
Owing to illness Mr.. W. R. Chapman
will not attend the Haydn rehearsal at
the Auditorium tonight
The regular meeting. of Portland Col
ony, Pilgrim Fathers, will be held this
evening in Orient hall, Harrington
block. The business meeting will COM
mence at 7.30 and will be followed at
O'Clock bysSa new and novel entertainment
to which the public are invited to attend.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-04
JAMES MCGUIRE LOST HIS FOOT.
A Terrible Accident at the Grand Trunk
Elevator.

James Mcclure. an employe of the new
Grand Trunk elevator met with terrible
accident yesterday by which he lost his
right foot. Mcguire was in a car
loaded with grain which was being dis
charged in the elevator. The grain is
pulled out of the cars by steam shovel,
attached to a long rope. Mcclure got
his foot caught in loop of this rope and
he was dragged to the door of the car
where the rope passed through big iron
block. There was no way OF stopping
the engines which operated this steam
shovel. Mcclure struggled vainly to get
his foot out of the fatal loop, but he was
pulled onward towards the iron pulley
with terrific speed.
When the loop which held McGuil o S
foot reached the iron pulley near the car
door the ankle bone was snapped Off
like pipe stem and the flesh and mus
cIes cut away, completely severing TIE
foot from the ankle. Mcclure fell out
the car door and on to the track. His
cries brought his fellow workmen to the
SCOT. When they reached the car Mo
CURE was crawling out from under it
whit the bleeding stump of his leg CT g
ging along behind him. GIVE lost m
foot, boys,,'' said Mcclure, as cody as
if it had been a bruise he had received.
They wanted to carry the man into the
office. ''No, let me alone" said Mcclure
tI would rather be taken into the
small room used by the employees of the
elevator. He displayed wonderful nerve
and never for q moment lost conscious
ness or broke down. Tie was carried in
Rioh's ambulance to the Maine General
hospital when the stump of his leg was
dressed.
Mcclure is a very fine young fellow
and was married only short time ago.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-04
A FEARFUL FALL.
Mr.. Andrew McCallum Falls From tn
Emerson schoolhouse.

Yesterday morning Andrew McCul-
lum was at work on the Emerson school
house OH Emerson street, and standing
on staging on the third floor, engaged
in arranging board SO that he could
complete a job Of lathing which he had
commenced just over the stairs. The
board which he was handling was a very
thick one and in some way it became over
balanced, the end flying off the stage
down to the floor below, q distance of ~
feet and 9 inches. On the descent he
struck a flight of stairs, injuring his left
shoulder considerably. He bounded from
the side of the stairs and fell against a
brick wall. cutting his head quite badly.
He bled profusely where he fell and for
few moments was insensible.
VIM. f. Page Of South Portland, an
other workman who was standing near
the staging, quickly ran to his assistance,
and boy was dispatched for doctor.
But before the doctor arrived the unfortu-
nate man had been lifted into n team and
taken to his home at the corner of Cum
berland and Sheridan streets.
Mr.. McCallum is man about As years
of age and unmarried.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-04
ANN Exc JAMS.
The Heirs in Maine Bound to Have /,
Statement From New York.

The Weber heirs all over the country
have, at various times, been importuned
to contribute funds by society in
New York, to prosecute what has been
represented to be their just claims to
valuable land in the city OF New York,
including the very site on which Trinity
church has for years stood. The agents
of this society have been very successful
and several thousand dollars have been
collected ut various times, not little OF
which has come from the heirs in this
state, and even in the vicinity of this
very city.
There are said to be four or five hum
bred in our own midst, who haev lent a
willing ear to the story of the society s
agents and have put enough faith in
their representations to materially aug
ment the society's treasury.
The latter part of last year an effort
was made to get some response from this
society touching the work that had been
done and sort of statement showing its
financial condition. 1t was hoped that
by January 1, some showing would be
sent them.
Failing to secure any satisfactory an
swers from the officers of the society, it is
reported that many of the Weber heirs in
Maine have banded together and collect
ed a good sum of money and more to
come if necessary, for the purpose of de.
frayipg the expenses of the proper legal
talent TO investigate the conduct and pro-
ceedings of this society from inception
np to the present time. They even go
SO far as to assert that If satisfactory
financial statement is not made by the
authorized agents, they will stop at no
insolvency. if such be its deserts.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-04

Total amount to date, 800. so
All checks should be made payable and
sent to Col. +. E. Boothby, president of
the Portland Board of Trade and treasur-
er of the relief committee.
The following dispatch from Havana
tells of the need of provisions in Cuba:
Havana, February 3.-La Discussion to-
day says: The scenes witnessed at the
residence of DR. Castro Jesus del Monte
previous to the distribution of food to the
reconcentradoes are too pathetic to be full
ly described. AS soon as the doors opened
mass of beggars, living skeletons OF all
races, all ages and both sexes, invaded
the places where the food was to be dis
tributed with outstretched hands almost
feshless, imploring aims, frightful ami
nation lighting theirspectral faces at tho
sight of the food. Many were not even
strong enough to endure the food and fell
in the streets as they turned away; a few
others more fortunate perhaps, seemed to
regain some vitality. This painful scene
is d lily witnessed wherever food is dis
tributed to the reconcentrados.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-04
THE GATES WE'RE LIFTED.

The testimony at tho coroner's inquest
regarding the accident In which Principal
Crosby of the Deering High school met
his death, puts different light on the
affair than was gained by the general
understanding. Mr.. Crosby did not dodge
under the gales, but as soon as the freight
went by the gateman not knowing Of the
snow pillow train started to lift them. He
had opened them so far that Mr.. Crosby
walked under, and then seeing the ap
preaching snow pillow closed them again
shutting out those who were immediate
" behind the unfortunate man. Mr.
Crosby was born in Albion instead q
Brownville, as was stated in the origina
story of the affair in the PRESS anf
leaves four sisters and a brother.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-04
GEORGE WHEELER'S DEPARTURE

GEORGE WHEELER'S DEPARTURE.
The Lewiston Journal has a letter from
George L. Wheeler, pitcher of the Phila-
delphia National League baseball team,
locating him at 2513 North Broad street,
Philadelphia.
Wheeler denies all stories that have been
printed. about him as to his departure
from Lewiston, where he was manager
of the Lewiston polo team. He says that
all his friends and business associates
knew that he was going and that he is
taking course of study at the Industrial
Art school in Philadelphia.
He denies that he ever concealed the
fact that his real name is Herou, Wheeler
being the English version of the French
name. He says that he married Mary
Lounier in Methuen, Mass, in 1894, and
that she deserted him in 1894. He has
never married since, as has been alleged.
Wheeler is we'll known to the base ball
men of Maine, aud that fact that his
name was Herou was matter of com
mon knowledge, as also that he was mar
ried. Wheeler has been generally regard
ed as rather an exemplary fellow as
ball players go by those who know him.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-04
DAVID PAINE.
Death of An Old Resident of Portland.

Dedtn OF An Olu heblue0G OF IOFClauQs
David Paine was born in Standish, Me-,
December 10, 1879, and died last evening
at the residence of his daughter in Cam
bridge, Mass, at the ripe old age of 49,
Mr.. Paine, so we'll known in musical
circles. has given life. to the study of
his art, which he commenced at the.ag
of 10, playing church organ in this city
ed in this city about IA years, and was
organist at the First Parish church i;
then removed to Boston and had charge
of the organ in the old Chauncy street
church for 26 years. He was successful
teacher for 70 years, up to his last sick
Standish, who was an organ builder, and
David. was one of the five brothers that
at one time were. members ofssthe old
Portland band. His brothers, VIM. and
Jacob s. Paine, who resided in this city
until their death, are we'll remembered
by the older residents, especially among
the musical people, ms well as in bust
ness way. David, early and naturally,
became interested in this noble instru-
lnent, which has been the means of add
ing untold happiness to his long and use
full life. Professor John K. Paine of Har-
yard college, is a nephew of Mr.. Paine,
and son of Jacob S.
The news Of his death will besread with
regret by his many old friends in this city
and elsewhere.
VIM. Allen,..Jr.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-04
Executrix,s Notice.

TIME subscriber hereby gives notice that she
i has been duly appointed Executrix OF the
last will and testament of
WILLIAM H. SOULE, late of Portland,
in the County of Cumberland. deceased,
as the law directs. All persons
having demands against the estate of said de-
ce ased are desired to present the same for set
tement, and all indebted thereto are requested
SARAH Fl. SOULE.
Portland, February 3, 1898. feb3FSwTh
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-04
HIGH STREET CHURCH.

Next Sunday evening double quar-
tette of picked singers will render fine
musical programme at the High street
church. The first three numbers will
be such as were used so years or more ago
in the Congregational churches. The last
selection will be one of the best anthems
in use at the present time, written by one
of the most promising composers that
ever had residence in Portland See pro-
gramme later.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-04
LORING, SHORT 4 Harmon
feb4eodtf
LADIES' NIGHT.
Members of Bacon Lodge of Odd Fellows
Entertain Friends.

1t was ladies' night at Beacon lodge,
No. 81, I. o. o. f., and large gathering
of the members an'7 their friends, includ-
ing many ladies. TO The number of 800 or
more, assembled at Odd Fellows hall, in
Baxter block, last night.
Early in the evening the audience was
entertained most delightfully."- by the rem
dition of the following musical and liter
airy programme:
Piano Prelude, Farnsworth
Vocal Solo, Mrs. Fellows
Reading, MISS Tukey
Music, Crescent Trio
Singing, Portland Male Quartette
Magician, Prof. Dill
Vocal Solo, Mrs. Fellows
Reading, Mrs. Sk1lllns
Singing, Portland Male Quartette
Music, Crescent Trio
At the conclusion of the final mum bers
the party proceeded to tie banquet hall
where awaiting them was hot baked
bean supper, with cold meats, salads,
ices. fruit, etc., spread on three long
tables extending the entire length of the
spacious room, while crosswise was a
table at which the dignitaries of the oc-
casion sat.
During the banquet several vocal selec-
lions were rendered by the Portland Male
ouartette, consisting of DIR. III. M. Nick
erson, first tenor; H. W. Barnard, Jr.,
second tenor; Harry f. Merrill, first
bass; Frank H. Pierce, second bass.
The committees in charge were: En-
tertainment committee, f. ]. I.ongfel-
low, Albert ". Willard, VIII. Other, Jr.,
W. r. Waite, J. W. Westman; committee
on tickets, Albert W. Willard; committee
on supper, John E. Woodbury., VIM. II.
Willard, Enoch W. Hunt, Chas A. Eaton,
W. H Ohler, ST., Marshall SWEET.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-04

Rines Brothers offer beginning TODAY a
closing out sale of sheetings. They have
remnants, odd lots and damaged sheetinas
in sheeting width and all other widths
They say prices were never SO low as they
make them on these goods for the same
qualities.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-04
~nErs. winlow.s soorn,ng OF syrup,

"Azrs windows soothing OF syrup,
Has been used over Fifty Years by millions of
mothers for their children while Teething
with perfect success 1t socthes the child,
softens tho gums, allays Pain. cures Wind
Collie, regulates the bowels. and is the best
remedy for Diarrhoea whether arising from
teething or other causes. For sale by Drug
gists in every part of the world. Be sure and
ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup 20 cts
q bottle
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-04

FAC-SIMILE signature of cHAs. H. FI.ETcs-asR
is on the wrapper of every bottle OF cAsTo&lA.
when Baby was sick, we gave her castoria.
When she was a Child, she cried for castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
when she had Children she gave them castosie.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-04
PATHE TIC SCENES IN CUBA.
The Portland Cuban Relief Fund Steadily
Growing.

Nearly nine hundred dollars. Ninety
three dollars was the amount contributed
yesterday forIthe relief of the suffering
Cubans. The purchasing committee
are making arrangements to send off
Portland's first consignment of goods.
Consul. General Lee has swritten Mr.. L..
A. Cloudy, Stating that all the clothing
and food which can be sent is needed in
Cuba to keep the people from starving.
General Lee Is glad to know that Portland
is doing SO much for this grand cause.
Every little might tells and every dol
lar expended drives away the wolf from
some suffering family's door in Cuba.
ssgThe clergyman Of Portland are going to
help the thing along somehow. Public
meetings will be held in the. churches and
contributions taken for the cause. The
fund now stands as follows:
Previously acknowledged, S797. 80
From George T. Ingraham, solicitor:
H. R. Wright & Co., 1000
S. c. Dyer Lumbe. Co., 1000
Skillings, Hawkes. q Co., 1000
J. S. Winslow & Co., 1000
Thee Thomas Laughlin Co., 1000
S. A. &. j. A. True Co., 1000
Mrs. S.. 800
S. II. Chandler, New Gloucester, 1000
Maurice Cummings, 500
Soule and Robinson, 500
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-04
THE ABYSSINIAN CHURCH.

The election of officers for the Ladies'
Aid Society of the Abyssian church, re-
suited in the election of the following:
President-Mrs Thomas Simpson.
Vice President-Mrs. Willis Love.
Secretary-Mrs. Cornelius Harris.
Ireasurer-Mrs. James Eastman.
Assistant Secretary-Miss Lucy Hus.
ton.