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The Portland daily press., 1899-05-05
BRIEF J0TTINGS.

The regular meeting of the W. c. I.
Z. will occur this afternoon at p. m.
ut 15o Free street. Mrs. Martha X. Moore
will talk upon Police Matron work and
tho Almshouse.
The annual reports of Superintendent
of Schools Lord, superintendent of
SCHOOL, Buildings Bradley and Commits
sioner of Public Works Fernald, will not
he completed for some time. The duties
cf these officials were largely increased
this year and they have been exceedingly
busy.
Superintendent of School Buildings
Bradley Is now making repairs on the
Riyerton schoolhouse, recently struck by
lightning. The present vacation is too
brief to allow some sorely needed re-
pairs on various Portland school houses
and they must await the simmer recess.
A preparatory lecture will be given at
Williston church by Dr.. Smith Baker
this evening at 5.45. Subject, "Faul's
Great Prayer"
The committee Oh finance will meet
this afternoon at 4 oelock.
The committee On laying ont new
streets held meeting yesterday afternoon
TO decide upon dates for the granting of
hearings.
Ligonia lodee, I, o. o. f., will work
the second degree on three candidates to-
night.
This evening at O'CLOCK the Y. NJ. G.
A. Camera elub rooms will be opened
for public inspection. An interested in
photography aae invited to be present.
especially members Of the association. a
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-05
BURGLARY ON PORTLAND 81.

Burglars broke into the store OF w. L.
Blossom and son, 20 Portland street.
some time Wednesday night A large
window ON the side Of the store was cut
with a diamond and piece of glass taken
out large enough TO admit mans body.
Confectionery and cigars were stolen to
the value of about $50. An effort was
made to break open the safe, in which
there happened TO be quite sum, but it
was unsuecessfuL The work looked as
though il hid been done by amatuers, as
professionals would not have given up
the safe so easily. The authorities were
notified but as yet have no clue.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-05
4 AE.ETING OF BELkNAP MOTOR
COMFANY.

At regular meeting of the Belknap
Motor company which WIS held Thurs
day noon at the office, corner of Cross and
Fora streets, George w. Brown rendered
his resignation as president, and &. b.
Winslow was elected in his stead. e.
Il. Fayson was chosen secretary. The
election Of these two men is a good guar
antee of the successful management of
the company and at Yesterdays meeting
it was reported that the business of the
company never had been better and a
large number of orders for work had
accumulated.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-05
DRESS TRIM MINcs.

All the newest styles In novel silk and
mohair, dress trimmings, also an endless
variety of new styles IN silk jet and jet
fronts. garnituIes, sets, etc. We invita-
an inspection of leading lines, at $500.
SO. 90. $500, s1.O0, 75 cents and so cents
per article.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-05
Mrs winslow.. soorn,a. syrup,

"Nirs. winslow's Soothing syruP,
Has been used over Fifty Years by millions OF
mothers for their children while Teething'
with perfect success. II soothes the child
softens the gums. allays Pain. cures Wind
Collie, regulates the bowels, and is the best
remedy for DiaTrhoea whether arising ifoN
teething or other causes. For sale by Drug
eists in every part of the world. BE sure and
ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. 20 Gus
n bottls
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-05
ANNUAL MEETING OF ROSSINI
CHR

The Rossini club of Portland held its
annual meeting at Riverton Thursday.
The following officers were elected for the
ensuing year:
prssideut--Mrs. Edward NJ. Rand.
NIce-P -President-Mrs.A Abial NJ. Smith.
Corresponding Seeretary-Mlss Lucy
y. Blanchard.
Heaoruing Secretary-Miss Edith c.
4riebay.
4rfasurer-Miss Alice L. Philbrock.
LlbrArinn-Mr Joseph Thompson.
a dainty lunch was served at noon by
Manager Smith of the Casino.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-05
). A. THOMPSON ARRAIGNED.

Il Sidney a. Thompson of South Thomas
ton. who was indicted for altering and
passing government notes, was arraigned
before Judge Webb Thursday in the
United States court. He pleaded not gull
ty and was put under $500 bonds for ap-
pearance from day TO day. Not being
Rbla to gives ths bonds he was commit
ted,
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-05
cAsroKrA

CAsTOKrA
Pears tho signature Of cHAs. II. FLrTcuER.
IN Use for more than thirty years. and
1se AEnS yOs Haze dluats BoNgh;.
CASTOEIA
Bears ste signature Of cHAs. I. FLETCHER.
IN use for more than thirty years, and
2lsc Kind Io~ Haze .AiseaJs Bought.
CASToRIA
Bears the signature of CuAs. II. FLETCHER.
IN use ior more than thirty years, and
Tie Kind Yoa Haze Aisgays Fought
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-05

The Great Shopping Center Of Maine
THE B. PECK co.
INCORPORATED.
Metropolitan Department Store
Main & Chapel Sts., Lewiston, Me.
Special for Saturday, May 6,
I'M.
COlored and Black Silks, Satins, Etc.
CoIored and Black Silks, Satins, Etc

Just received, new invoice Elegant
Foulard Silks, correct in detail. Nothing
better in the markets, price only 81 per
yard.
Taffeta Silks in every shade. good
quality, for SOC.
Taffeta Silks in every shade, best quail
ty, for zoo.
Taffeta Silks in blacks for so. 50. 75
cents and 81.
Fancy Silks (for waists), exclusive
styles, no two alike, in stripes, checks,
plaids and ether fine designs from rs cents
to 50.
Immense variety Fancy Silks for
Waists. trimmings, ETC., for 80 and 75
cents. r..F tc-
Best quality China Silks, blacks and
uo!ors, "a inch wide. 80 cents.
Satin Surahs for Innings, "a inch wide,
only 80 cents.
WASH SILKS Endless variety, choice
effects, best goods, only 80 cents.
BLACK SATIN DUCHESS
No. is 81 inches wide, rich heavy and
durable, good value at s2.s0; our price
while it lasts only S1.t0.
No. Is 27 inches wide, actually worth
81 rs, on sale while it is here for sl,so
No. 8 is 81 inches wide, cheap at $l.25.
1t will not last long at only 81. per yard,
Black Satin for so, SO, SO and 75 cents.
Best Colored satin Duchess in all lead
| ing colors. sold by other houses for II. 20
our price is 81. Call on us for silks. We
ara headou ar ters in this state.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-05

For Your Sunday dinner, remember
Little Wonder Peas
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-05
The Great Shopping Center Of Maine
THE B. PECK co.
INCORPORATED.
Metropolitan Department Store
Main'& Chapel Sts.. Lewiston, He.
Special for Saturday. May 6.
sheets and Pillow Slips Mt 30
per cent under market value.
We have closed out big deal with a
manufacturer, buying his stock at old
prices, thereby saving 20 per cent Of the
prices of today. We will give the benefit
to our patrons.
Sale Commences Saturday Morning

500 full size pillow slips, made from
good quality of cotton, price for this lot
cents each.
75 dozen pillow slips, 42xS6, woven
border, this lot will 60 at 10 cents each.
100 dozen hemstitched pillow slips.
made from extra quality cotton; this lot
at 10 l-2 cents each.
80 dozen sheets s1x90, the cloth alone
would cost 45c. You can buy this lot at II
cents each.
60 dozen Hemmed stitched sheets. same
quality as above. Price 80 cents each.
Extra sizes in sheets In proportion tf
cloth used
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-05

In connection with the above we shall
offer 10000 yards MILL REMNANTS,
of SO inch Bleached Cottons. very goof
quality. price while they last, 8 l-s cent
q yard.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-05

from newspapers for absolute repose.
ter and Salisbury and thence to Paris.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-05
'THE PRESS.
- AnvEnr1sEMnNTs TopAY.

- T.. ibbv Co.
tsueh. Moore y Co.
htadall IS Whitney
tfieu liOOUers sons.
'fhe Peck COMPANY.
Csnsress square fish Market.
l. q. harmon & Go.
Iieweilyn M. leighton.
Nedla's Tea Market.
Hosms 10 le:--g DanioEth st,
New wants, To Let. For sale, Lost, Found
apd similar ;rdyertscments win be found under
appr0priatc heads On page 6.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-05

The Great Shopping Center Of Maine
THE B. PECK co.
INCORPORATED.
Metropolitan Department Store
Main 4 Chapel Sts.. Lewiston, Me.
Spe cial Attractions for sainr-
day, May 9Th, In our
Garment Dept. : I'd Floor.
New shipment of ladies' cloth suits,
new in style and finish In all the popular
weaves
We solicit an examination of special
lines on sale for above date at $500,
'-'''' $500 each.
SEPARATE WAISTS.
A vast and varied line to choose from
In all the leading shades, also black, In
special lots. ON sale for Saturday, 7th, at
$3.50 each.
JACKETS, COATS & CAPES.
Just rsesived. q now shipment Of up.to-
date styles in ali the popular cloths, light,
medium shades also black. Ask to see
lines at $25 90 to nt
'' 80 ., - $500 each.
WAISTS. eoo y I'll 3
800 new silk waists. many Of same ex.
plain and fancy silks. Price guarantee1
the lowest. See special lines for Satur-
day, 7th at 5000, $3.50. Is 90 to
WASH MATERIALS.
Shirt waists In endless variety. in all
the new designs Of wash materials. Over
800 so uare fest of floor space devoted to
this department.. See special lots for Sat-
urday at prices ranging from $500 to
soc. en- CHI.
MILLINERY DEPT.
| go exclusive styles In ladies' trimmed
hats. No two alike; right from the
! hands Of q corps Of experienced trimmers.
Car fare can be more than saved on the pur
chase of one Of our exclusive styles, on
sale at $1,000. $3.50, $500 to
. $3.50 each.
VISIT OUR
Infants and children's department..
New Bonnets, Dresses, Coats, etc., for
the little ones. Prices lower than the
lowest. 41c
Special prices for Saturday or Corsets,
Cotton Underwear and Petticoa1s. Visit
this section.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-05

The Great Shopping Center Of Maine
THE B. PECK co.
INCORPORATED.
Metropolitan Department Store
Main & Chapel sts., Lewiston, Me.
Special Attraction for Saturday,
Mny 7ih. I'm our
Mems and Boys Clothing.
Est FLOOR.
Our out of town patrons are invited to
visit above department for inspection and
comparison. You can save more than car
fare on the purchase Of a suit OF cloths or
overcoat. Note tho following:
One lot of Mems All Wool Suits. worth
regularly 5000 per suit; saturdays price
only
See other values In Nobby STYLES mads
of all the popular cloths on sale at 500
sia SO and $40. 90 per suit.
OvERCOATS.
An extensive line in all the popular
cloths, lined throughout with silk; also
skeleton lined. See value at Si5: % to
$3.50 each
::::ses special:yalues in Boys Suits. ages I
to IS years. Everything new In style and
fiBish. See leading lines at 5000. $500,
$3.50 per suit
HATS AND CAPS.
For Men and boys-sverythiug new.
The correct sty les at the lowest prices.
See leading lines in mems and boys
Derby and Soft Hats, at $500, e.. 90, 500
to
9jc each
MEMS FURNISHINGS.
The largest stock In the state to select
from. Every thing In this department Is
new and the designs and styles are of the
latest. We wish an inspection Of our new
shipment of mems soft bosom shirts, all
choice designs in stripes. plaids ana
checks, as $1.00, IS cents AMI
BOYS DEPARTMENT.
Blouses in white and colored; sizes
from to inclusive. See values at 800,
$3.50, Sl.00 to
csc each
GLOVES.
Don't fail to visit our Glove Depart
ment on Saturday, 7th, and secure a pair
of our 2-clasp warranted kid gloves in all
the new shades Price
$l.OO pair
Real Kid GlAves In all the new shades,
only \ taAl
VI $1.2j per pair
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-05

THH RUBBER TRUST.
New York. May 4.--The hnal organiza-
ton OF the Rubber Goods Manufacturing
company hns been completed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-28

by local applications as they canot
reach the diseased portion of the a
There is only n way to cure deafness,
and hat is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an inf1amed con-
dition of the mucous lining of the Eus-
tachian Tube. When this tube is in
famed you have a rumbling sound or
imperfect hearing, and when it is en-
tirely closed, Deafness is the result,
and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tubs restored to its
normal condition. hearing will be de-
stroyed forever; nine cases out of ten
are caused by eatarrh. which is moth
ing but an infiamed condition of the
mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case of Deafness (caused by
catarrh) that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circu-
lars. free.
T. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-28
EDUCATION A BLESSING

Kinston is to have graded schools for
both races. 1t is perhaps wise to dc
this under the circumstances. There is
a vast deal Of rot INDUCED by northern
and some southern papers as to the
sacred and imperative duty or the
whites to tax themselves by the mill
lions to educate the negroes. When the
amendment becomes a law it will pos
sibly become more of a duty to educate
the negroes so they can vote. But how
will they vote? With the democrats
think you? Perhaps! We would be glad
to see all North Carolinians educated,
but not because we believe it will make
all men Just and upright and honest
and truthful and moral. Up in Massa-
chusetts crime abounds more tina in
the south and yet all can read and
write. Education is moi to be under
rated as it brings blessings if 1T fails
in the particulars mentioned. True re-
ligion and piety alone so change men
as to r~enovate and uplift them to the
high plane of purity and morality and
the virtues generally. One great favor
lite, Thomas Carlyle, who wrote so
much that is inspiring and lofty and
memorable, said this:
"An educated man stands, as it were,
in the midst of a boundless arsenal and
magazine, filled with all the weapons
and engines which mans skill a been
able to devise from the earliest time;
and he works, accordingly, with a
strength borrowed from all past ages"
North Carolina owes it to herself to
do all that is possible to train the
heads, the hearts and the hands of it's
people. That only is true education.
That education that simply furnishes
the mind and leaves the heart untouch-
ed is very like the education of the
Roman or the Greek. If we would
delight in holding up the nakedness of
North Carolina as some natives do,
teachers and others, we would dwell
here upon it's great shortcomings in ed
ucation. North Carolina is lowest In
the scale and Arkansas is close by,
while Alabama and South Carolina are
not far off. And yet there is less crime
by far among the whites of North
Carolina han among the whites of
Massachusetts.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-28
LEGISLATIVE.

We cannot see that Mr.. yCratgs sub
stitute for the separate car law is any
Improvement on the original BILL Ana
Iyzed carefully it might appear to be
more Objectionable and more OF a sur
render. We are much mistaken IL 1t
meets public expectation, and is not
generally damned. 1t surely does not
meet the pledge Of the democratic
platform of last ear only in sort Of
half way plan Strange TO say the
committee agreed to it all. You wait
and see how the people will agree to it.
We are glad to see that the travelling
statesmen are moving for separate cars
in fact, and not in playing at 1t. We
confess that the democrats who are
lodging the issue are disappointing.
Stop fooling. The people are in earn
est. Copy their example and do some
thing real and satisfactory.
Do not tax the small libraries. Do
not strike at the young men who are
collecting small Libraries, many Of them
doing it at much sacrifice. Encourage
learning. Do not put a danper upon
1t. BE IdIT anu dppICCidlIfS oI eli
Cling youth. Do not Cypress or de-
spise.
Is it necessary or particularly wise
for publis dispensaries-when a town
the barrooms-to be favored
beyond private saloons in the matter
of tax?
A new criminal circuit for eight
western counties is to be formed.
The Ohio Wilson case appears to
perplex the legislators. Do right and
they will do well. Put him in the place
from which Russell dismissed him, pro-
vided he deserves it, and Russell had
no good cause for his action. Then ac-
cept his resignation and get rid of him.
We like Senator Lindsay's bill as to
school histories that malign the south
and misrepresent the plain, we'll known
facts of history. When teachers are so
little patriotic that they are willing to
teach northern lies and ISLANDERS let
them be prevented by law.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-28
Some of the western newspapers are

Some of the western newspapers are
growing over the North Carolina
amendment. Of course, but let them
growl On. Our people are dealing with
"a condition" and not "a theory" Some
of the papers are disposed to expector-
ate abuse, but the south has been so
long a time accustomed to such mani
festations Of unfriendliness and ignor-
ance they have become callous and in
different. The Philadelphia Record
shows more sense and familiarity with
the real situation. It says:
Thus state after state in the south
has been compelled to defend itself by
educational and taxing devices against
the negro in politics. The single ele-
ment Of unfairness in these constitu-
tional changes as adopted in Missis-
sippi, Louisiana and South Carolina,
and as proposed n North Carolina, is
the provision against the d~isfranchise-
ment of white voters who could have
voted anterior to the legislation giving
the franchise to negroes, January L,
1867. But the negro is now furnished
with a new Indictment to educate him.
self and to become a property holder
and tax payer, thus qualifying himself
for the exercise of the suffrage; the
whites are the better prepared to car
ry the white mans burden"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-28

We have not heard or read anything
Of the Smith & Barbee matter. 1t has
not given general satisfaction among
the people, as to the of settle
ment and the withdrawing of Bar
bee. Recently at Atlanta Con the 30th)
the matter came up before the Metho-
dist preachers of that city and they
demanded hat the two unworthies
should get out and resign at once. The
Geographic report a " this:
Rev. F. G.. Hughes insisted that the
United States senate virtually arrest
ed the Methodist Episcopal Church,
South. The publishing house matter
brought shame to all Methodists in the
south in the way those questions asked
of it were evaded during the investiga-
ton of the trouble
Professor R.. M. Mcintosh, of OK
ford, Nd, made an almost startling
speech on the necessity of removing
the stigma of deliberate fraud from
the Methodist Church. He was in favor
of demanding the resignation of book
agens."
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-28
REvrTIE

The loss of another ocean steamer
and the loss Of 101 lives On 1t, are to De
recorded with pain. There is always
but people do not mind he hazard
Aguinaldo's manifesto Is very bold.
defiant and sanguinary. He hits this
country hard. and he gives notice that
there will be no surrender, nc annex
alton with consent.
We agree with the Baltimore Herald
that there should be no politics in the
coming census for 1900. There should
be, let it be added, no jobbery, no ia
voritism in the important york. Let it
be done with all speed and thorough
ness.
Since Uncle Sam started on the big
departure from old traditions and pol
icy, he has got two wars on his hands
aIready-in less than a year., and there
is no telling where the second one will
end.
It is painful ard amusing to read in
the glib northern imperial organs how
they talk of 'Our Colonies" so En-
glish, you know"
Very significant. McKinley's Chicago
Times-Herald-his organ in the west,
is taking strong ground against any
thing like an aggressive policy in the
Philippines. The Times-Herald is dis
tinctly opposed to the "imperia1isric''
idea, and it declares that 1.-The con-
science Of h American people will
not tolerate the slaughter of Philippi-
nos in a war of conquest"
Heigho! Up in Washington some Of
the Sons of the Revolution" showed
themselves so very advanced" as to
hiss the suggestion of a Lafayette for
people who are fighting for their liber-
ty- and independence. We are making
progress truly-in some directions" to
quote The Charleston News and Cour-
ier's comments.
If the democrats cannot defeat the
Mckinley crowd on their imperialism
and expansion and war making per-
formances in 1900, then it would look
as if the country was going ito the
domination ~bow-dows', to quote Dick
ems.
Rev. DR.. J. G. Hiden, the able Bap-
fist in Richmond, Va, has retired
from his pastorate. He gave notice he
would resign in August next, but some
how he took speedier action. The vote
for accepting his resignation was 4C
for to rs against. He was pastor of the
First Baptist church in Wilmington
some twenty-five or thirty years ago.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-28
DRY GOODS PRICE-LIST
FOR THIS WEEK..

Unbleached Sheeting 2kc. 1 yard wide
Sea Island Sheeting at sac. Fine Sea
Island Sheeting at 4 and SC.
Calico in Navy Blue only at "a.
Splendid Calico at 4c, best made at sc.
Nice Doublefold Worsted at 10c, any
color you want, nearly all wool.
Fin Percale, / yard wide, at &c.
Fin Line Of Outings at sc.
One yard wide Bleaching at &c, bet
ter at 4 and sc.
Dragon colored Spool Cotton at 1c.
Chadwick's best 6-cord machine Cot
ton at &c, Coats Thread at 4c.
300 pair Ladies Kid Gloves at 25c. A
nice line i n Kid Gloves in White.
Red and Black, at 81 per pair.
A big line of fine Buttons in Pearl
and Steel, cheap Buttons from &c per
dozen to 81 per dozen.
A nice line of new Buckles for Dress
Trimmings from &c 10 Csc each.
100 pieces Of Narrow Satin Ribbon for
Dress Trimming, from &c to 10c per
yard, any color and less by the roll.
200 pieces of new Ribbon for Ties,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-28

Sashes and Hat Trimming at bottom
prices.
A nice line OF new Hats between sea-
son goods.
Our Clothing Stock cannot be match
ed. We sell you a nice Suit OF Clothes
for 81, 1925, sass. s3.75. $500 Very fine
well made Suits at 1915. $50, $500 and
$1,000.
We handle Boys Suits from $1.00 10
$500. We ave Boys Pants from loo.
15c, 1Sc, 25c, 35c, 45c to Coo, from 4 to l6
years old.
Our Underwear has been reduced to
a small price as we want to move this
line.
Mems Fine Rubber Shoes at CSC a
pair.
Ladies' and Gents Mackintoshes from
SIPS up to $1,000.
We want to do business with you and
prices are what counts. We sell more
goods for the money than any house
in the state. Remember TO bring your
caro- n get it punched with every
lash purchase at Wilmington's Big
Racket Store. opposite The Orion.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-28

Investigating by Uncle Sam in a
question bearing upon the war proves
very costly indeed. The inquiry into
Secretary Of War Alger's course only
cost $4,000. Think of that. The nine
commissioners alone drew $24, $40, ex-
penses for ditto $12,4 20. And his is
the way the peoples pockets are robbed
by officials. After all the time and
cost Alger was whitewashed. The rail-
road fares alone footed up 49, 900. and
hiring halls amounted to $4,000. Clerk
hire, stenographers, ETC., n printing
$35, 600 and so on.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-28

The death Of Rev. Bennett Smedes,
of Raleigh, in the prime of life, will be
much regretted over North Carolina.
not only by Episcopalians, but by lib
eral, educated people generally. He
succeeded his venerable and admirable
father, the founder of st. Mary's School
SO famous, so useful, such a blessing
to the denomination that sustains it,
and for probably a quarter of a century
has directed it's fortunes and enlarged
its usefulness. He died of pneumonia,
we think. We would suppose it would
be difficult to fill his place with one so
tactful and competent and experienced
ami loyal.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-28

The N. c.. Educational Journal has
enlarged to forty pages monthly and
the price is raised from so cents to 81
a year. 1t praises the new superin-
tendent Of the Wilmington public
schools. 1t says:
1.-The people of Wilmington are to be
congratulated upon this choice. Mr..
Blair is a scholarly gentleman, and an
excellent teacher. His success at Wins
ton proves his ability as a superin-
terdent."