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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-24
PEACE CONFERENCE.
GERMANY HOLDS WITH OTHER
POWERS IN ARBITRATION
QUESTION

(By Telegraph to Virginian- Pilot)
The Hague. June 23.-The information
from Germany is that Emperor Will
lam will not separate himself from the
other powers in the arbitration ques-
ton; and the German delegates antici-
pate favorable decision on that
point.
The conference probably will take n
holiday after June 2S, 10 allow the dele
gates TO refer to their respective gov
ernments for final Instructions
REDUCTION OF ARMAMENTS.
NJ. de Staal. president of the Peace
Conference. at a meeting Of the com
mittee to-day. introduced the Russian
proposals looking to the arrest of arm
aments. aud read declare ton dis
claiming all intention of proposing a
reduction Of the ornaments at pres
emit. lie believed that IL standstill
could be agreed upon. n reduction
would soon come of itself. He now ap-
pealed to the powers 10 devote their
energies towards the arrest of the con-
tinual increase of cost OF armed peace.
which. he asserted. cost more than n
tremendous war.
AN AGREEMENT PROPOSED.
Colonel Gilinskey. of the Russian del
ega;ion. moved that the powers should
enter into an understanding for n
term of. say five years. not to increase
forces. except In colonial troops. nor
increase the amounts of their military
budgets.
A naval standstill resolution will be
introduced later.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-24
PRESIDENT WILSON.

EN- Postmaster General Wilson. pres
ident or Washington and Lee Univcrsi-
~ followed Or. Curry on the same
INES. In one III the most eloquent and
enthusiastically applaudcd speeches yet
MIC, nclorc the conference. lie gave u
ton OF which he is at the head. telling
oil lis hunblc origin i'm log cabin To s
present proportions. Eut. gladly would
ne exchange back. he decl.rcd. To tho
ioWly hut from the handsome building
OF today, could this college now but
strength Of character it produced in by
gone times.
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CHICAGO, >: BROOKLYN. ..

Chicago, June 2S. Brooklyn and Chi
cago met for the first time too day and
the leaders were defeated in close
game. But for Callahan's wildness the
Superbas would have been shut out
both of their runs being gifts. Dahlcn
received warm welcome and was pre-
scented with Il fine diamond. a pair of
diamond buttons and several elegant
pieces. Attendance G.7o0.
Score by innings: RIIE
Chicago :. 30 oe01x-$ 4
Brooklyn =. 80 0 0 l 90 % >
Batteries: Callahan and Donahue:
Dunn and Farrell. mpires-Galfney
and Manassau. Time-Two hours.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-24
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION.
IDISTI NGI'ISH I'm NJI>> CIDJ,NI( On
, Telegraph to yirginian-Pilot)

Wy iSiSGiGHli 10 NifSlnldn-l llOl.1
Capon Springs. w. Va. June 2s.-The
conference on Christian Education in
the South, now in session here is con-
sidered one OF the most important ever
held in this section of the country. To-
days addresses We're brilliant
POOR WHITES or THE SOUTH.
Hon. j. l.. NJ. Curry, of Washington
spoke in the interests of.the poor whites
of the South. Northern generosity. he
said. was principally directed towards
aiding the Indians and blacks. While
ne would not take Il cent away from
these, he asked that the equally needy
whites should also he remembered. Re
ferring To the famous speech made here
by DAME; Webster at the opening of
the present, Capon Springs Hotel. over
fltty years ago. he drew attention to
the large number Of great men to which
the South has given birth. and to the
tact that up TO the outbreak of the civil
war, with compare lively scanty popu-
lation. it possessed many more schools
than the North
w. u. Shaw, editor OF the Review OF
teViews. generously offered To pub
fish DR.. Curry's speech for general dis
Hlbution In any form the conference
might prefer The offer was accepted
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-24

ST. LOUIS. 4: PHILADELPHIA. ..
St Louis. June 23.--The herd hitting
ouakers gave an exhibition of their
smuggling ability to-day and had no
trouble winning. La -L,lick and
Lauder hammered Powell all over the
lot. Attendance. $500.
Score by innings: RIFE
St. Louis :. 30 oO1o-i (? /
Phila. =. ....2 0 0 ( 0 90 1-91i o
Batteries Powell and CriEer: Pia It
and Douglass. Umplres-Emsle and
Mcdonald. Time--1:50.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-24
STORY OF HIS LIFE.

Mr.. Plant was born in Branford.
Conn. October -. 1919. He came OF
distinguished lineage. running back in
this country TO 1896. Ills great grand
father, on the paternal side. was an
officer in WaShirgton's army and was
one OF the guards of the execution of
Major Andrea. After attending the
public school of Branford, Mr.. Plant
began life in the transportation in
duStryto which his whole career WIS
devoted. He entered the service of the
New Haven Steamship Conpay when
Is years Old and was rapidly promote ed
10 the express department OF the com
p6ny. When the New York and New
Haven railroad was completed he took
charge OF the express business. and ON
the reorganization of the Adams EX-
press Company he was sent South in
It's service, becoming. in 1851. the gen
eral superintendent of the Southern di-
vision, which post he held until 1861
when he organized the Southern Elk.
press Company. Of which he has since
been president. To this position he add
ed. in 1867, the post of president OF
the Texas Express Company
1t was not until 1879 that Mr.. Plant
became interested in Florida railroads
and laid the foundation of the great
system bearing his name The first
railroads purchased by him were the
Atlanta and Gulf. now known as the
savannah Florida and Western, and
the Charleston and Savannah. Since
then many lines have been acquired
and numerous connecting links con-
structed. now all embraced in the cor
poration chartered in 1882 by the Leeis-
lature of Connecticut as the Plant In
vestment Company. experimenting the
railroad properties are several steam
snip ines. the most important of which
is that running from Tampa and Key
west to Havana. which has been in
operation since 1881
Mr.. Plants first wife was Ellen Eliz-
aheth Blackstone of Branford. n lin
cal descendant Of Thomas Blackstone.
who settled in Boston In 1894. She
died in 1861 md in 1878 Mr.. Plant mar
ried Miss Margaret Josephine Tough
man. Of New York. who. with her only
child, Morton Freeman Plant. survives
him.
Mr.. Plants vast business interests
will continue to be managed by the cor
poration that bears his name.
The evening times., 1899-11-15
Fire Depnrtmcnt Report.

The monthly report of the operations of the
Fire Department for October, has been submitted
TO the Commissioners by Chief Joseph Paris.
There thrty-two fires during the month.
IN increase OF nine as compared with last
month. and an increase Of four over the CORE
spending month last year. Seventeen local or
sent alarms were sounded. which answered
by the fire department. The estimated loss by
fire for the entire District during the month was
SIC, $50. covered by an insurance of slO,23o. The
only death from fire occurred in Clicks Alley,
when Polly jackson, an aged colored woman was
burned to death by her clothes catching on fire
from an overheated stove. Several persons were
slightly burned, including one member of the
department. The fire department has made appli-
cation for the of the rooms recently vacated
by the Police Department in the municipal build
ing, the chief states and nothing has been heard
Of the application. The Commissioners have the
matter under advisement.
The evening times., 1899-11-15
Two Firemcn Fined.

The Commissioners approved of the findings in
two against fremen for violations of certain
rules Of the department. Assistant Foreman
Frank Wagner, Of No. 3 Engine Company, was
found guilty of being asleep when his compan.
responded TO alarm for fire and was fined S.
Private William J. Cramer was charged with re.
porting at the engine house while under the in
fuence of liquor and was consequently unfit foi
duty. lie was fined SO.
The evening times., 1899-11-15

Columbia Thcatre-l.ouis Mann and Clara Lip
man in THE Girl in the Barracks evening.
National ThestTe-Sol Smith Russell in "A
Poor Relation" evening.
Lafayette square opera HOuse-"My Son Benz"
afternoon and evening.
Grand Opera House-yaudcville; afternoon and
evening.
Academy Of Music-''Havc You Seen Smith!'
afternoon and evening.
Kernan's-"Gay M2squeraders;'' afternoon and
evening.
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Gbe Gpeuina G.inaee
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER Is, 1899.
The weather Prediction.

For the District Of Columbia, Delaware, and
Naryland-Fair tonight and Thursday; warmer TO-
night; fresh westerly winds.
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Spanish War Veterans.

Gen. Nelson A. Milos' Camp, No. l, Spanish
War Veterans will meet tonight at Schmidt
Hail. SIG Ninth Street northwest, at o'clock
A large number Of new members will be admitted
The camp will open by assembly and Close by
taps on the buglc by Sergt. Menahan. All Span
ish War Veterans, regulars and volunteers, are
invited
The evening times., 1899-11-15
Mr., Chiffon ConvnIescent.

Robert S. Chiffon. chief of the Consul Bureau,
who has been quite i'll for about six cnths, called
at the State Department today to see Secretary
Hay. He is greatly improved in health and Will
be able TO resume his duties in few days.
The evening times., 1899-11-15
TEMPERATURE
TIE SIN AND NOON.

Temperature at ! =. m...--.-. ID
Highest temperature yesterday, 4 p. m..-......53
Lowest temperature yesterday, i. m.........21
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In AND ABOUT THE CITY.
Local Pensions Grnntei.

Among the pensions Just issued are the fol
lowing TO residents of the District: Original
Adam Steuhouse S. ReissIu-Joseph Williams
"a
The evening times., 1899-11-15
PHASES OF TIE MooS FOR NOVEMBER.

sun rose....6:i3 AN. sun scts........4:i6 P. N
Moon rises.............. Noon sets......4:42 A NJ
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STREET LIGHTING.

Low Ide - " s,-.n
High tide. AN. and l0:ii \. W.
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ANU USEMENTS TODAY.

Lamps lit today 5:5i PM
Lamps out tomorrow. 5:oS AN
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TIDE TABLE.

New.........Sd Sd Full 18th
First quarter. 10th Last quarter. .25th
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J. F. ROBINSON,
DlNI1G PHKLORS
FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,
l50a lith ST. NV.

nOlMV and and Export" % bSttics. ats.' only
uhvVk sl.25. Write, or 'phone 2l5i.
OtlBIEtt Wash. Brewery Co.. sth & ne.
The evening times., 1899-11-15

For one day-12 1-2c and 15c HAND
KERCHIEFS. Sc. One lot of slightly
soiled ladies' Handkerchiefs, Swiss
embroidered and scalloped, worth QC
y l-2c 10 l5c. y
The evening times., 1899-11-15

For one day-REVERSIBLE RUGS
worth soc for 29c. Reversible Rugs,
fringed at both ends, size 80 by ~
The evening times., 1899-11-15

Odd sizes from suits. In Cheviots,
81 ss:R 7:.S ;9: ';' 4S:s ;::s: n
Your opportunity 10 select twelve diff
;::;' ss:; ;:;: ';;:;: =: s:s ri iisz &7
Guaranteed to be all wool pants. In
::; :::':; ::';:; a ,s: s! s
rip. Price. 6oOO
275 pairs of sample
): ;: =: !; %
for the pr.ce-.. ..-........ Oo1O
The evening times., 1899-11-15

For one day-RUBBER WATER
BOTTLES. 49c. One. two. and three
quart Rubber Water Bottles-ev- t4I
cry one warranted. d.-...-...-.''
The evening times., 1899-11-15

For one day-s1.25 edition, 55c.
volumes. cloth bound, gilt titles. neat
ly boxed. All the worlds best authors,
among whom are Kipling, Corelii, Du-
mas, Henty. Balzac, Rose Cary, 55C
and Hall Caine. ~
The evening times., 1899-11-15

For one day-NOTTINGHAM LACE
CURTAINS worth 69c for 39c per pair.
White Nottingham Lace Curtains, s..
yards long-good width. .......... ~
The evening times., 1899-11-15

For one day-UNDERWEAR worth
75c to s1.50 for 39c. An odd lot of odds
and ends, ladies' wool Underwear,
white, grey. and red pants; sizes 2S. 80.
and "a. Vests, high necked, long
sleeves, in grey; sizes 80 and ~. White
Vests. high-necked. short sleeves, so,
80, and "a: Union Suits, high 3QC
neck and short sleeves. ~
The evening times., 1899-11-15

For one .day-SILKS worth 81 for 49c.
Is pieces 21-inch satin taffeta in large
variety of two-tone combinations. Also
some extremely pretty designs in plaid
taffetas-especially suitable for duC
evening and street wear. IL
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-29
DEAL ;.

In this city Dec. 2s, Mrs Susan NJ, wife OF
Horace II. Kicker, aged 63 wears mouths and
Funeral oil Saturday afternoon at 2 O'Clock,
from her late residence. No. "a Winter street
Burial at convenience of the family.
In This city. Dec. 81, Nellie L. Blair. aged 81
years 10 months.
Funeral services this Friday forenoon at o
O'clock, from the residence of }. q. Dobson, No.
l65 Neal street.
Notice of funeral h sreafter.l
In Maiden. Mass. Dec. 81. Harriet A., widow
OF George L. Mitchell.
Funeral on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
at Evergreen Cemetery.
In Bridgtou. Dee. 81, Mrs. Betsy Morrison.
aged 90 years.
In Blddsford. Dec. 20, Miss Hattie 4. Emery.
aged al years.
In Waldoboro. Dec. rs, Joseph Frederick
Bray aged "a years.
In Siowhegan. Dee. Q. Mrs. Clara F., wife OF
Harley wyman. aged 40 years.
In fittsheid. Dec 2, Mrs Sarah o.. wife OF
w. d. Farnham, aged " years 2 months.
Funeral services OF the late iafe winslow
Lawton will be held Sunday afternoon At 2
o'clock at his late residence, No. 2o5 Franklin
street.
Funeral services of the late Caroline NJ.
Osmanc win take place this afternoon At 2. 80
O'Clock. at her sons residence. No. so Parais
stteet
The fun sral OF the late jeremiah ]. Reardon,
will take place this Friday moi ming al $50
O'Clock. from residence. 10 Winthrop street.
Kequiem high mass at the Carhsdrai OF the
immaculate Conception at O'Clock.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-29
aIaH SCHOOL REUNION AT RIv.
ERTON.

A party numbering about 10 Of the
mem bsrs of the Portland High school o.
the ol.sses OF 'p6 and '97, went by specis
oars last svning to Rivsrton park wher'
= PLEASANT social evening was enjoyed
A fine supper was served under this di
rection Of Manager ID. b. Smith Of thu
Casino, after which the psrsy enjoyed
the evening In dancing and whist play
ing. A very pleasant evening was spen I
the party returning to the oity at late
hour.
The class OF 90. p. II. s., elected th'
following Officers:
Presidsnt--Mis Edna Raymond.
Vics-P resjdsnts-Mr. J. Moelaufitn,
MR.. Mary Prince, Mr.. Harry Robinson.
Secretary Miss Auguste Schumacher.
TIeasurer-Harvey Welcb.
Executive Committee-Edith Randall
Flora Skillings. Marion Jewell, Clart
Pancoast, Henry Schumacher. Melyill'
Marstop, VIM. Chamberlain, JOSEPH Whit
ney.
The class of 81 elected the followinG
officers;
President-Mr John Cobb.
Vice. Presldept-MisH Mary A. Calian.
Secretary-Miss Bertha WEIGH.
/. Treasurer-Mr. Tanning Bur bank.
Executive COMMUNICATIONS l.. Rick
er, Philip Coyle. Frank Chase, Mis-
Lucia Carney. Miss Edith Pancoast. Mis-
Autoinette DrummoDd.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-29
OBITUARY.
DAVID CROCKETT.

Died, In Peabody, Mass. Deoeinber 70.
David Crockett, aged 80 years. Mr..
Crockett had been Ill for . year. The
physical sffiiction was borne with Chris
tian fortitude, and when ths final sum
mons came he passed peacefully to the
life beyond. Deceased was for years a
citizen of Portland, being well known
and much respected resident at the West
End. He was valued member Of the
Methodist church, being a regular at
tsndsnt ct all meetings and taking IN
active part In all good work. In his
daily walk In life he lived up to his relig-
ious professions In a model way, never
negiecting an opportunity to do good
deed. He was always ready to aid fell
low being In sickness or other trouble
where material hslp or sympathetic inter
est would give solsos. 1t 10 with the most
kindly sentiment that the deceased Is re-
mem bersd By all who knew him here.
Mr.. Crockett Is survived by a widow,
tnree sons and daughter. who mourn the
loss Of true Christian bu sband and
father. He was SoutheT ner by birth,
coming North some thirty years ago.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-29
A CLAN CHOwDER
Proved q Great Abrasion az the ward
One Club.

The Ward One Republican club held .
meeting last evening but did not transact
mach business. j devoted itsslf mostly
to this entertaining Of 10 friends and
members. Mr.. Caleb Newoomb who hiss
reputation for mAkips elsm chowders
unsurpassed In this city had prepared one
OF his best ohowders for this occasion
and 10 goes without saying thst ample
justice was done 10 10. Mr.. John smith
the chairman Of the house committee
and al able corps Of assistants saw that
all comsrs were amply provided with the
good things ut hand. Among those pres
eut last evening were Chief Engineer
Eldridgs, Councilman K. X. Josselyn,
MT. d. ID. Piummer. Deputy Marshal
firth, Mr.. John Cousins. Mr.. George
Lefsvor, Mr.. II. ,. Iisley, DIR. Lagerson
and many othsr residents OF the Hill and
prominent Republicans from othsr parts
OF the city. The club will elect officers
at meeting three weeks from last night.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-29
EASTMAN BROS. & BANCROFT.


and the line Is disconnected automatical-
ly.
This In brief is what the Automatic
Telephone company claims 1t can do and
the sJstem Ia we'll illustrated at the ex-
hib't which citizens are now asked to call
and examine. 1hs system IL said to be
In use at Geneva, Auburn. Oneida and
Amsterdam. N. Y, among other places
and IL said to work we'll. The bosrl of
aldermen may be invited TO visit thess
cities and see for themselves just how
the system works.
The exhibit he re Is under the charge OF
MIR. Herbert N. Niles a very genial and
pleasant gentleman. who delights to
explain the workings of this So stem. Col.
william Il. Ration, the representative OF
the Dirigo company, Is also present the
most Of the time.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-29

ssntsd "Bsyend PArdon.' 20 . good sized
sudisnos, aud last evening presented
"wsgss Of sin," giving Miss Chester an
opportunity to display her talents ina
very pleasing way. For the mstinss
this afternoon, Manager Dibblv's co,npa-
ny presents "The 1rsas Northwest" and
this evening Slaves Of 6old."
SKIPPED BY THE LIGHT OF THE
MOON.
"Langh and grow fat" 10 well
known adase. and cauvasses for sdver.
dupois are preraring for lively time a.
the Portland theatre neat Monday after
noon when that roilioking jolly farce
comedy "Skipped by the Light Of the
Moon" will again be presented after an
absence Of several seasons. The farce 10
said to be even better and funnisr than
before, for several entirely new features
have been added. while the characters are
10 the hands OF the best company that
could te secured.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-29
RELIEF CORPS WHIST PARTY.

The ladies of Bosworth Relief corps
held very successful progressive whist
party at the hall on Free street, Thurs
day afternoon and evening. There were
nine tables of players. In the afternoon
the rrst ladies' prize. toilet set. was
won by Mrs. Sweet, and the second,
jswel box, was won by Miss Beal. In
the evening the first ladies' prize. pair
Of towels. was won by Miss Andrews,
and the second prize, . jewel set was won
by Mrs. Albertina Mitchell. The first
gentlemsn's prlzs,a handsome moustache
CUP, was won by Mr.. Freeman Of far-
mouth, and the sscond prizs. box of
cigars, was won by DIR. Perkins Of Wood.
forda
Refreshments were served In the ere
ming. a-..e-e
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-29
BRITT DIED.
Fall From Bis Team Christmas Night
Proved Fatal. .

Mr.. Daniel Britt, residing at 3Oe Forest
avenue, woodfords. died last evening at
about 8 80 o'clock as result Of portion
tie and spinal concussion.
Mr. Britt, as stated yesterday wss
midnieht where he hsc fallen, telling
throw. out Of his team.
MIR. Britt was man Of about forty
ysars OF sgs was engaged In the meat
business driving retail cart. He leaves
o wife aud one child, besides mother
and several sisters residing In this city.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-29
A STILL ALARM.

The watsr got low In the boiler of the
steam heating apparatus at the home OF
City Auditor Leroy Sanborn on Cum
hsrland street about 2.s0 yesterday after
noon. There was quite hot IRE under
the boiler and az these In the house
feared an explosion might result they tel
ephonsd In Q still alarm to Hoss rs
house. They responded promptly and
drawing the fire. allowed the boiler to
cool without any damage.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-29
NEW TELEPHONE SYSTEM.
Portland People shown How Automat-
tc Connections Can he Made.

The NewEugland Automatic Telephone
company has an exhibition of Its servics
In operation AT II Exchange street. Last
niaht several memb ers Of the board OF
aldermen and many of this city council
men visited ths rooms VIII re- this service
ia on exhibition and saw the automatic
telephone in operation.
Tbs exhibit Is brought here In order to
illustrate to the citizens OF Portland
what the Dirigo Telephone company,
which has applied for permission to build
oonduits in this city and begin business
here. intends to offer its subscribers II
thu rights are granted. The Dirigo Teie-
phone =. company has this option for the
lease of this system In Maine and II the
right to eptsr the city Is granted they
propose to make use OF this automatic
system.
10 those who saw this ~ stem In opera
tion last night 1t seemed to WORK well.
The instruments used do not differ
much In appearance from those OF the
Bell telephone system, ths only difference
being the dial with which the connections
with other lines 10 made. This dial has
on IL numerals running from gro to
nine. II one wishes to call up number
4s7 for example thssdial are turned around
to the figure four allowed 10 run back,
then to the figure two and allowed to run
back and then to the figure seven. You
are then connected with 427 and when
you turn this lever:t, ring the ball llf your
own pell rinss then you are ringing she
bell at No. 4s7. while you are talking
with this number no other line can be
co INJECTED with you, no one can hear
what you are saying because there 10 no
telephone girl between you and there can
bs NO Interruptions. When you get
hrough talking yoa hang NJ the receiver
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-29
PRESENT FOR NJ. j. 6ARRIfY.

n. ]. Clarity, former manager of the
Portland theatre was given, last evening.
handsome alligator grip and travel
ing manicure set by the employees of the
theatre as q mark of their appreoiat on oil
the III ndnessss which he officially mad
sh own them.
Mr.. Clarity viii leave the city today
for his new field of duty.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-29
A CLASS RECEPTION.

The class of 1901. Dsering High school,
held reception and social Wednesday
evening at Crosby hall, II Ugh school
hui iding. Deering Centre. A large num-
Der Of the alumni association were in at
tendance. as also quite a nun Der of pu-
pills from the Portland High school. Ice
cream and cake were offered for sale
during the evening. A very pleasant
evening was enjoyed by all.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-29
HARROR NEWS.
Item. Of Interest Picked Up Along the
Water Front.

The tug Piedmont arrived IN Thursday
towing the coal barge number II.
The steamer Salaoia which has been al
this port loading sinos last Saturday VIII
sail this morning for Glasgow with full
cargo. The Salacia 10 one Of the boats
Of the Allan lire.
A brush fire was burning all day
thursday In the cemetery at Peaks island
and the volumes of smoke which arose
could be plainly seen from the wharvss
and docks.
The first Toe Of the ssason was noticed.
the wa ter having fruzen over on Wednes-
day night.