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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-27
ATHLETIC CONTEST.
H. H. Robinson Was High Msn-An
Interesting Exhibit.

The athletic contest at the Y. M. q.
A. gymnasium last night was one of the
BEST exhibitions Of the kind which has
been seen in this city for many day.
There were over hundred entries and
all of the contestants were young men
who have been training during the year
under the direction OF Mr.. Maurice Ross.
Judging from the records made by these
young men last evening, Mr.. Ross Ia
bors heve borne good fruit. He has CIV
on all Of his time and attent ion to this
work and tho increased interest in ath-
letics among the young men Of Portland
as result of his efforts is most remark
able.
Mr.. II. II. Robinson made the most
points in last nights exhibition after
close contest. The Green team won the
greatest number of points For first place
five points were allowed, for second,
three points were allowed and one point
was allowed for third position.
The result was ms follows:
10 yard dash-first, II. II. Robinson; sec
ond, Lester Chase; third, Harry Lothrop;
Shot put, IL pounds-First, A.W. Read,
33 #. l-2 in. second, H. b. Wentworth,
so IT. 3 in. third. IL. II. Robinson. 81 IT.
Spring board high jump-First, Il. W.
Baker, It. z in. second, Ira Belyea,
q It, q in. third, ii. Ii. Robinson, IT,.
u In.
Pole vault--First, Lester Chase. s it.
In; second, Frank Chase, It. II In. !;
third. J. j. Goody tie with Geo. Knight.
IT. in.
Three standing broad jumps-First Ira
Belyea, ~ It. 4 In. second, II. II. Robin
son, 81 II. 3 in.; third, Frank Lang,
70 It. q in.
Potato race First, Green. time, 3 m.
% $; second. Blue; third, Orange.
The officers were;
Cierk-Maurice Ross.
Judges-Toleman, W. ii. Kervan, j. ID.
MnIcnnis John j. Dooley.
Time keepers-John j. Dooley and
Frank BAN berg.
Team points-Maroon. Id Blue, III;
Green. II; Orange, y; Crimson, J.
4 Individual points-Robinson, 10; Belyea.
s; ). Chase. .; Baker. o; Head, o; y.
Chase, 8: Wentworth, 81 Lothrop, 81;
Goody,.1; Laing. !.
Tonight tho game of basket ball be-
tween the Salem Y. NJ. CA. team and
the Portland Y. NJ. q. A. (Green) team
will occurr and there will be big at
tendance.
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THE SCHOOL HOUSES.

The public buildings committee, COM
posed of the Mayor, Alderman Lamson.
Cuunc.lmen Gerrish, Dow and Farnham,
held meeting yesterday morning. The
question of washing the floors in the
schoolhouses during the vacation which
begun last night aud lasts until May &,
was discussed. The committee decid, Il
that it IS not necessary 10 clean the
schoolhouses now.
The salaries of the janitors of the
Clin and Long Island sohoolhouses were
increased to So month. Formerly the
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TWO SIMILAR ACCIDENTS.

Last evening Mr.. A. S. Mari and wife
were riding on Washington street when
the axle to his carriage suddenly broke
and threw both Mr.. and Mrs. Mari out
into the street Fortunately the horse did
not start to run and neither Of the per-
sons were injured.
One of the wagons of Billings the
grocery man, broke an axle in Monu-
ment square last night and threw the
driver out into the pavement He was
not injured in the least.
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ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION OFFICERS

AT the annual meeting of the p. II. S.
Athletic association, Tuesday afternoon,
these officers were elected for the ensu-
ing year: President, Leroy l.. Hight &;
secretary, Charles j. Chapman; treasur-
or, Walter Z. Severance; director from first
class, Carl Dorticos; director from Sec
ond class, Charles II. Wilson; director
from third class. Lewis ]. CULVER; d.
rector from fourth class. James A. Waugh
an. The management of the association
is left entirely wish these officials. There
was meeting of the K.sO. society at 23o
O'Clock this afternoon.
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the conditions in the month Of May for
the last twenty seven years. The mean
temperature hns been a degrees The
walnest month was in 1850 with an aver
age OF so degrees and the coolest in 1888
with an average Of 10 degrees. The aver
age rainfall for the month has been 3.6l
inches the average number of clear days
eight, and cloudy days eleven. The pre-
vailing winds have been from the south
The highest velocity of the wind was 43
miles from the east in 1893
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A GREAT SUCCESS.
Grand Ballot tho:Ladies Auxiliary A.
O. of II.

The ball of sheELadies' Auxiliary. A.
o. H., was great success. Clarity 9
orchestra furnished the music and
rendered delightful concert programme.
Besides this there were several delightful
solos by Miss Minnie Burke, Mr.. Edward
j. Quinn won several encorss by his
humorous and pathetic Rotations. There
were solos by Mr.. Charles johnson and
specialties by Master Patrick Quinn. The
piano duets of Misses Laura Relahan and
Mamie Dougherty were especially pleas
ing. -
After the concert came the ball aud
dancing was kept up until a late hour.
The officials were as follows:
Floor Director-Thomas J. Flsherty.
Assistants-Joseph Dougherty, Henry
O'Connor.
Aids-C. W. Bowdren, J. r. Quinn,
B. j. Curran, Owen Murray, ID. Il. Mag
ner, +. r Coyne. d. K. Kerr, Thomas
Coyne, NJ. Driscoll, NJ. Cullinan, Edward
Conley, W. ii. Driscoll.
The COMMITTEES Of arrangements was as
follows: Mrs. J. NJ. Burke, ohairwoman
Mrs. Henry O'Connor. secretary; Miss
Mary Hudner, treasurer; Miss Della
Coyne, Miss Elizabeth Daily, Mrs. Mary
Dougherty, Mrs. Vim. Gallagher, Mrs.
Mary Bowdren, Mrs. Joseph O'Leary
Mrs. G. H. Adams, Mrs James Caddell,
AIRS Hannah Sanguineti, Mrs Owen
Murray, Mrs. VIM. Fodsn, Mrs. NJ. Dris-
coll, Mrs Blanche Driscoll. Mrs. Con.
o. Rourke, Mrs Eugene Rsardon, Miss
Birmingham, Miss A. n. Hargadon, Miss
Sadie Mullins, Miss Lucy Crowley, Miss
NJ. NJ. Reilley, Miss Hannah Farrell.
Miss Mary Walsh. Mary Murray, Miss NJ.
Lang.
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DEATHS.
Alonzo E. Quinn, aged

In this city, April 20. Alonzo E. Quinn, aged
so years month days.
Funeral on Friday afternoon at 2.30 O'Clock,
from his late residence. No. ~ Chestnut street.
In Brooklyn, New York, April rs. Mary Eliza.
beth Scott Boyd, widow of Etienua 0cton Vidand
OF Brooklyn, and daughter OF the late Robert
Boyd of Portland.
In Saco. April 20, George Maddox aged 4S
years.
In Saco, April 90, Miss Aurllla NJ. Brown.
Ia East Machias, April 10, Hon James r. Tai
bot. aged so years.
In Winthrop. April 90. Miss Alice NJ Collins
aged / yeas months.
IN III cShtli, April "a, William Monk.
In ltumford FAILS, Timothy keliher, aged 50
yeas.
In East Madison, April 10. Isaac W. Davis,
aged 81 years
In South Thomaston April 10, Henry D.
Byard, formerly of Sedgwck, aged IS years.
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and Miss Norton were-sll that could be
desired in their parts.
MIR. James Thompson looked. and
played the rolls of Theodore Dewinks
with a quiet humor. which was very
taking Mr.. Larrabee, snd Mr.. Lawrence
as the well meaning friends OF Dewinks
were natural and earnest in their parts,
and Mr.. Edison was capital az the verbose
old lawyer.
The stage rsttings Of Monosstle's studio
was very attractive and the details were
we'll carried out.
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gaged or married before certain time.
As Dewinks is q bit bashfui. bis two
friends decide to help him out
They each propose for him TO different
girls and then Of course the road Is bit
hubby for poor Dewinks To make
matters worse an old nearsishted lawyer
comes laundering into claim the inherit
lance for the Home for Revolutionary
veterans" There is general entangle-
ment OF love affairs, which ends with De-
Winks' engagement to a third young
woman. and the discovery that the will
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is not valid AS 1t is unsigned. The two
girls both decide that they really never
cared for DeWinks and there is a dual en-
gagement between the conspirators and
their victims. All ends satisfactorily
except for the unhappy lawyer.
Miss Mary Merrill as Annette Code,
was very charming, though somewhat
naughty young club woman.
Miss Helen Simons played the part OF
dainty Marcia Ladner. law school grad
ate, with much grace. while Miss Cook
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WESTBROOk.

Presnmpscot Valley lodge No. 4. X. OF
p, will not work the rank of knight ut
the regular meeting this week, but will
work the rank on four candidates on the
night Of their anniversary, Thursday eve
ming, May 4.
Messrs. seth c. Norton and A. n.
Waterhouse of Cumberland Mills left
Tuesday for few days fishing on the
Songo river.
Miss Maria Benoit was called to Bidde-
ford Tuesday by the sudden and alarming
illness of her mother, Mrs. Charles Benoit
of that city.
Mrs. John q. Scott is having her house
painted ID repair the havoc made by the
engine explosion three weeks ago.
The horse saved from the fire at the
house and stable belonging to Mr.. Isaac
Babb, which were destroyed By fire last
week, is a sad looking sight. Both ears
of the horse were badly singed, the man e
which was on fire when the animal was
taken from the stable is oharred and there
is large blister on the neck. Mr. and
Mrs. Babb are stopping at Mr.. George
Johnson's. MIR. James Bahb the aged
father, is still at his daughters, Mrs
Fred johnson, Stroudwater.
Arthur Gray. Cheste, Davis and Luther
A. Frank left Wednesday night for Bel
fast where they will represent Pequaket
tribe of Red Men at the state council
meeting to be held there today.
Charles Connell. 81 years iof. age, died
yesterday at the home of his mother on
Valentine street. after lingering illness
with consumption. The deceased leaves a
wife and three children. who are In desti-
tute circumstances, residing at the present
time IN Portland. The burial is to occur
at Calvary cemetery, Cape Elizabeth.
A person to serve as traverse juror for
the May term of the Superior court will
| be drawn May l at nine O'Clock at the
city clerks office.
The members of ST. Joseph s society ara
to present an operatta and entertainment
this evening at st. Joseph's hall, Main
street.
The West End W. G. L. U. will meet
this afternoon at the homo of Mrs. S. j.
Gilkey, Strouiwatsr street.
The Current Events club will meet
| Friday afternoon of this week instead of
| Thursday, that being holiday. The
meeting is to be held at the home of Mrs.
L. S. Brooks, Church street.
Hon. ". W. Cutter left last evening for
Belfast where he will represent .Wawenock
| tribe Of Red Men at the annual meeting
OF the great council, Fast Day.
Union Fast day services are to be held
Thursday evening at 7.30 O'Clock at the
Baptist church. Rev. Nathan Hunt.
state missionary. of the Baptist church is
to preach the sermon.
The Westbrook baseball team will play
a game Of ball Fast Day afterno DON at 2 &c
o'clock on the Scotch Hill grounds with
the Emsr Aids Of Portland.
AMMONCONGIN LODGE ODD Eel.
LOWS OBSERVE ANNIVERSARY.
The eightieth anniversary of Odd Eel.
Iowship was observed Wednesday evening
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room showed. by generous and well
merited applause how successful were
their efforts to entertain.
The story of the play treats of the brief
Embarrassment of Theodore DeWiuks,
caused by too much attention from well
meaning but over Jealous friends. These
men are James Moncastle and Thomas
Todd whom DeWinks takes into his conf
dence regarding his inheritance. A will
had been drawn, by which be must lose
his property to charity, II no Is not en-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-27
CHRISTIAN MIRROR TO SUSPEND

1t Ia understood that with the issue oil
the coming week The Christian Mirror.
for more than three-quarters of a century
the Maine Copgregationalist paper, will
cease Its weekly visits to its subscribers
having accepted call to other service,
and there Is no one in sight to take his
place. We cannot but think that with the
right man In charge of the paper. the
Christian Mirror would still do u valuable
service to the Congregationalists of
Maine. AS 1t IL, after the present week
ths Advocate will be the only denomi-
national weekly paper. in the slate--Zion s
Advocate.
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MARRIAGES..

In this city, April IS, by Rev W. NJ. KimmelI,
George Oliver Jones and Edith Orianna Rob-
ertson both OF Portland.
In Levaut, George e. Jewett OF Exeter and
Mrs. Mary +. Marden of Levaht.
In North Newry April 10, irving p. Symonds
and Miss Florence NJ. Meserve.
In Bethel, April 10, Floyd IL Searle OF New
~ ana Miss Daisy A. Brooks OF Grafton.
In Watervllle, April l6, Flank w. stuart and
Mrs. Eiyira n. Nickery both OF Winslow.
In WATERFOWL, April 10. Raymond Mcfarland
and Miss Addle A. Clark, both of Lamoine.
In Farmingdale. April Is. Fred fitzpatrick aud
Miss Fannie Il. Cox, both OF Gardiner.
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Wilson's orchestra furnished music, ar d
during the performance several numbers
of the company received handsome bou-
quets.
The class of '99 is to be congratulated
on their most successful entertainment.
The following Is the cast of characters:
Theodore D.Winks, MIR. Thompson
james Moncastle, MIR. Lawrence
Thomas Bulmer Todd, MIR. Larrabee
imogene Trsmwell, Mr.. Edison
Annette 6olde, Miss Cook
Marcia Ladner, Miss Merrill
A Maid Servant.
Miss Simons. Miss Norton
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An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the we'll known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIes. manufactured by The
CALIFORNIA Ere SYRUP Co, illustrats
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known 10 be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in TIE form most refreshing TO the
taste ana cceptable TO the system. IT
is the one perfect Strengthening Taxa
tive, cleansing the system eifectually.
dispelling colds, headaches and levers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
TO overcome habitual constipation per-
manently. Its perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance. and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make il the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants. by a method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only. In order to get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations. please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front Of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. KY. NEW YORK. N. Y.
For sale by all Druggists.-Priee soc. per bottle.
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POSTUM FOOD COFFEE.

Ordinary coffee agrees perfectly with
some people and with Others it does not.
1t Is the hidden and unsupported cause OF
numberless stubborn ails. To leave it of
for ten days means q relief in such cases.
Take on Postum Cereal Food Coffee and
enjoy -FOUR hot morning cup. The food
elements, serve to quickly and surely re-
build the broken down nerve centers. IL
and 25 cents at grocsrs. As
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uARpsWELL STEAMBOAT co.

Beginning April Both the steamer
Aucocisco Of the Harpswell line will leave
Portland pier daily at $50 p. m. for Long
Island, Little anu Great Chebeague, Cliff
Island, South HarpswelI, Bailey's and
Orr's Islands. Return for Portland, leave
Orr's Island at 730 a. m. via above land
ings, arriving in Portland DIT .. 80 am.
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Gin Island janitor got SO month and
The Long Island Janitors 81 per month.
The salary of the Peaks Island jauitor
was increased from SO to $50 month
during the winter months. The rest Of
the year it will remain at $50 a month.
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at Cumberland hall by the members of
Ammoncongin lodge. The members of
the lodge and invited guests to the num-
Der of about four hundred gathered to
witness the exercises provided for the o.
oasion. The walls of the hall Were HASTILY
decorated with flags and bunting of red
and white. The wall at the front Of the
hall was draped with American flags cou-
Piled with the figures 1sl9-lsg9, represent
ing the dates OF organization of the order.
The following programme was carried
ont: Pinao solo, Miss Bernice Knight;
whistling solo. Miss Files; selection,
Mandolin and Guitar Club. vocal duet.
Mrs. Cloudman ana Phiuney; reading,
Mrs. Il. l.. Berry; selection, Mandolin
and Guitar Club. During intermission
several selections were rendered by the
members of the Daphne Glee CLUB
After the entertainment an order of
thirteen dances were INDUCED, music for
the same being furnished by Chases Or
chestra of this city.
The success of the affair is due to the
committee, composed of the following:
Fred Leighton, Edward Anderson, Jr.,
Walter 4. Anderson, George Rood, S. G.
Morton, Charles Cobb.
The members of Beulah chapter. Order
of the Eastern Star of Cumberland Mills,
entertained about hundred members of
the chapter from Portland Woodfords and
the West End of this city, at Odd Fellows
hall Wednesday evening During the eve
ming the degree work of the order was ex-
emplifled for the benefit of the Woodfords
chapter which has recently been or
ganized. After the work Mrs. Dudley L.
Swan entertained the members with
several choice literary selections A baked
bean supper was served at the conclusion
of the meeting. The following committee,
the principal officers of the chapter were
In charge of affairs: Worthy Patron, MIR.
q. A. Cobb, Worthy Matron, Mrs. p. J.
Elwell; Associate Matron, Mrs Emma
Lewis; Conductress, Mrs. Hattie Walker;
Associate Conductress, Mrs. DR.. A. n.
Witham. The Portland and Woodfords
people returned to their homes at eleven
o'clock by special cars.
Observation-Disclosures.
A:pretty home wedding occurred We'd
nesday evening at the home of Mrs. J. r
Hopkins, Main street, Westbrook, when
her only daughter, Miss Hattie Mae
Hopkins was united In marriage to Rev.
Almon S. Bisbee of Brunswick. The
ceremony was performed in an impressive
manner by l.. d. Small. Esq, of Bow
doinham. Me-, an uncle of the bride. a
justice of the peace, In the presence of the
immediate relatives and friends.
The young couple were the recipients of
numerous presents showing the esteem In
which they are held. After the ceremony
reception was held when refreshments
were served by the Misses Gertrude and
Matte Hopkins. Addie and Lena
Greenough.
MIR. and Mrs. Bisbee left ON the Pull
man train for a brief wedding journey
and on their return are to reside in
Brunswick.
Mr.. Fred b. spear, a well known
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WARD ONE CLUB.

The next regular monthly meeting of
the Young Mems Republican Club of
Ward /, will be held Thursday evening,
May 4th. All members are requested to
be present.
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THE HIGH SCHOOL PLAY.
Glass OF 100 Presents Bresry Comedy
at Assembly Hall.

An Engaging Position was the title Of
the up.to-date two act comedy. which
was presented last evening at the As
sembly hall In the High school Building.
The actors were youngl ladies and gentle
men from the graduating class, and the
audience which crowded the spacious
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CLOSE All NOON.

Foster, Avery 81 Co., the popular
clothiers and outfitters, announce that
they will observe Fast Day by closing
their store ut noon today.
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MAY WEATHER.

Edward p. Jones of the weather bureau
office, has compiled some figures based on
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Mr. Fred B. spear, a well known
The evening times., 1899-06-26
LIFE WRECKED BY CIGARETTES.
Promising Young Virginian Made
Insane by Their Use.

Woodstock, Va, June 26-The bright ca
reer of Joseph c. Lonas a son of Freder-
lex Lonas. a well-k known farmer of this
county, who lives near Rinkerton, four
miles west OF Mount Jackson, has been
affected by the excessive use of cigarettes
Young Lonas during the past year was a
member OF the senior class in the Medical
College OF Richmond. and stood well in
his class until. short while ago. his mind
gave way under his smoking habits and
hard study. He was brought TO his home
in this county. where it was thought that
he would soon recover. A few days ago
he paid an uncle a visit His uncle was a
smoker. and the young man begged so
piteously for smoke that his uncle gave
in to him and loaned him his pipe. Simply
smoking this ohes placed the young man in
worse condition man at any time yet. And
now at times he becomes violent.
The Lonas family has been a sorely
afflicted one in the past years. few
years ago an uncle of the young man above
mentioned lost three sons in boiler ex-
plosion. Shortly afterward his home was
visited by destructive fire and in few
months the bulk of what remained was car
ried away by high water. The last re-
ports from young Lonas is that he is do
ing well and improving slowly.
The evening times., 1899-06-26
WHIPPED THE WRONG MAN.
Woodward Says He Suffered for An
others Offence.

Raleigh n. c., June 6.-J. +. Wood
ward, of Warsaw. was horsewhipped
Thursday at Washington, n. C. He was
tied, beaten, threatened with DEATH and
driven out Of the town upon the allega-
tion that he had grossly insulted a woman
on the street. He went Immediately to
Warsaw. Woodward explains the matter
thus:
"Wednesday | was at Washington ship
ping vegetables to New York Late in the
afternoon l went to my hotel with some
friends from Pittsburg, Pa. and did not
leave it that night. 4 citizen Of Washing
ten told me that afternoon that he had
heard | had flirted with a woman in front
oi a church. l told him he was mistaken;
that l had not spoken to any woman in
Washington.
Thursday morning on the depot platform
l was assaulted by armed men, who tied
whipped and threatened me with death.
begged for time for explanation. also for
my life. No citizen or railway employe
gave me any protection save one man, who
begged the mob to stop. | never saw the
woman in question. l am told she was
present and pointed me out.
Since my arrival at Warsaw / have re-
ceived several kilograms from Washing
ton. One said: If innocent, return here
quickly; good people will protect you. You
have many friends / replied that If
was guaranteed protection | would return
and prove my innocence. To this Mayor
Chauncey replied: If you wish to return
yea shall have protection