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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-21
CONGRESS SQUARE CHU RICH.

The fair of the Congress Square Union
and Annex opsnei Wednesday afternoon
and Will oontinus through this evening.
Ihsre YVES large attendance at the open
ing and all expressed themselves as highly
pleased with the splendid array of useful
and handsome articles which are to be
disposed Of.
In the evening an excellent supper was
served and upwards of 100 people were
sea ed about the tables.
There will be an entertainment this
sv ming.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-21
PASSED CoNFEDERArE BILL.

Biddeford, December 20 Thomas Gus
teau, who runs little candy and cigar
store on King street, accepted a five dol.
lar bill in confederate money from three
boys Monday night. giving them si.7s In
o. ange and q quarters worth or cigars
When he discovered on trying to pass the
bill that he had been fiim-hammed, he
took his wife's advice and made COM
plaint to the pol.ca Clovis Legendre and
George Carey were arrested by Officsr
Roderique and are looked up at the police
station on suspicion and the police are
looking for q third.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-21
MARRIAGES.

In this city. Dec. 90, at ST. Stevens Church. by
Rev. Or. Dalton, Lowell Melvin Palmer Jr.. oil
BROOKLYN, N. ". and Amy Jameson, daughter
of Perez Burr Burnham OF Portland.
In Rast Sumner. Dec. 8, Orville II. Barrows
and Mrs. Lucy Blsbee.
In North Brooksyiile. Benz. 7. Nichols and
Miss Cassie L. Jones.
In Union. George L, Thomas OF Camden and
Effie NJ. Coggan OF Union.
In Newburg Centre. Dec. IL. Maurice Foster
and Miss Lillian Brown.
In Winter Harbor, Dee. TO- Henry ". Crab.
tree and Miss Emma Andrews, both OF Gould
boro,
In Industry, Dec. 10. Ruel l.. Watson OF In
dustry and Miss Florence L. French of Vienna.
In Winter HarboI, Dec. 10. Henry W. Crab
tree OF Winter Harbor ana Miss Emma An
drews OF Gould3boro.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-21
DEATHS.

In this city. Dec. 20, Marlnus b. Prince. aged
40 years 10 months.
Funeral on Saturday afternoon at O'Clock.
from his late residence. 253 High street
In this city. Dec 20, Mrs. Maria NJ, widow OF
the late Get 5. Bruins, aged "a years months.
Funeral on Friday afternoon at O'Clock.
from her late residence. No. 46 Montreal sreet.
In Boothbay, Harbor. Dec. IL, Capt. Warren
Reed, aged So years.
In Boothbay Harbor. Dec. IL, Mrs. Merrill
Barter. aged 20 years.
In Bangor. Dec. 10. Col. David Bugbee. aged
SO years.
IL Deer Isle. Dec c. Freeland stinson, aged
In Sunshine, Dec. IL, Mildrdd NJ. Eaton.
In EdGecomb, Dec. 8, Andrew j. Dodge, aged
80 years.
In Lebanon. Dec. 10. Miss Olive Hanseom.
aged 66 years months.
In Ellsworth, Dee. o. William Buckmore, aged
65 years.
81 years. -
about 81 years.
In denmark, Dec. 10. Walter Stewart, aged
Ia Bfownhela. Dec. IL. Mrs. Lois NJ. Howard,
aged s3 years.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-21
MISS LEAvITT ACCEPTS
The Position as Principal of Maine
Industrial school for Girls.

Miss Barriet A. Leavitt Of Portland,
now engaged with the ohildren's institu-
lions department. Of the city OF Boston,
who was elected to the position oil prin-
cipal of the Maine Industrial School ior
Girls ct Haiiowsli. by the board OF tru'-
tees at their last meeting, has ac'spted
the election and viii begin her duties
January 90 1000
Miss Leavitt is a native Of Portland,
and received her education In this city.
For two years she has been engaged In
chiidren's work In Boston, and has won
high praise among all with whom she
has been at work. She 10 member Oh
the Baptist church. Miss Leavitt's rec
oznizsd abilities Giye promise OF success
In her new position.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-21
MACAIGoNNE ENCANpMENT.

The annual meeting Of Maohigonne
Enoampment, No. l, 1. .. D. f., was
held on Wednesday evening and the fol-
lowing officers were chosen for the ensu-
ing year;
Chief Patriarch Edward Powers.
High Prisst-Walter A. whitney.
Senior Warden-Charlss 5. Merrill.
Recording Scrlbe-Charles Il. Plum.
mer.
Financial Soribe-Hans L. Mortenssn.
Junior Warden-Charles h. Dyer.
Trnstees-Peter ). Niokerson, VIM. w.
Kemp, Milton S. higgins.
Agent of Hall-George Z. Kenworthy.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-21
ATLANTIC LODGE.

At the annual meeting OF Atlantic
Lodge, u. and A. NJ. last evening, the
following officers were chosen:
W. M.-James K. Leighton.
S. Wired II. Cobb.
j. W.-Elihu b. Rice.
Sec daniel W. Fox.
Treas Martin A. Dillingham;.
Masonic Trustee for two years-Thomas
p. shaw.
Finance Committee-George K. Ray
mond. X. X. Galley. A. Il johnson.
The ledge voted to have a public install
lation with an entertainment on Deoem-
Der "a.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-21
MOOSE SLAYER PARDoNED
Governors Council Receives Resigns-
ton OF Clerk Of Courts Hewey.

Augusta, December %. The Govsrnor
and Council IN toiay's session, voted TO
gran pardon 20 J. Csld we'll Mason.
the man serving . sentence In jail for
killing moose. No hearing was held
on this and nothing but the petition
was presented. Several reports Of misor
officers Of the state were submitted and
ordered placed on file.
All the nominations previously MAIDS
were confirmed.
4 The resignation Of Clerk OF Courts
James NJ. Hewey Of York county TO
accspt the spprsissrship Of the port o I
Portland, was received.
Adjournment was made to December
90 at p. m, ct which meeting IL IL
thought the SUCCESSOR to Chief Justice
John A. Peters, resigned. will be con-
firmed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-21
GATHERING UP TaE SPOILS.

The polio, recovered In pawn shop
on Wednesday a pair Of clippers which
are supposed to be among the articles
which were stolen by Stewart, the man
who was arrested by Officer Skillings for
lsrc ,ny Monday night.
Anothe. Of the overcoats which vera
recovered Tuesday has been identified.
This coat belonged to Fred p. Davis and
was stolen at dance recently held at
Thatcher Post hall.
Only one coat now remains unidenti-
fled.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-21
MASSOITS.
Y. n. G. A. GAMES.

In tho bowling tournament at the T.
N. U. A. last evening the Omoials and
the Stud ,nts bowlsd. The result was as
follows: Ollioiais-s07, so5. 3Oi Total
1915. studsnts-2sl, te5. ESQ. Total,
500
In the Lasket ball tournament the
Maroons beat the..Gr,ens IA to 10. This.cas
a veryIexciting game apdIurs the first time
the Greens have bsen defeated by local
team. The Blues end Crlmsons also
played, the former winning IL to 9. The
Aaroons play the Rochester, N. b., ".
Nj. c. A. team ut the Portland rooms
Friday night.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-21
HE STRUCK 1T.
Tommy's Thoughts Were Elsewhere,
hst He Could 0ucss.

net He Coul0 Guess.
"There Is a sentimental Tommy in al
most every school," said Michael King
of Lewiston as he leaned over the counter
of his cafe on Main street and cut a lus-
cious pumpkin pie. ''There was one in
our school when I was boy. He was
Tommy Frazier, and he was an almighty
smart little fellow, but he never had his
lessons. He knew where every bird nest
ed, where the May flowers grew the
thickest and where the high top sweet
ings fell first; but, bless you, he couldn't
remember his lessons. He was critical
IN many matters too. He knew all that
was passing In the politics Of the state
and nation. but he was of in his history
lesson. One dag he came in late and
couldn't keep his thoughts on his book.
On his way to school he had seen a big
mud turtle by the side Of the track, and
he had put a big rock on him to hold
him till night, and his anxiety lest the
turtle should get away blinded his eyes.
He hoped that somehow the teacher
would pass him over He listened to the
other children reciting, with big mud
turtle crawling away before his eyes,
with rock on his back. but finally the
teachers eyes fell on him.
Tommy Frazier, what battle was
Lord Nelson killed in?'
Tommy was in despair, but he found
a way.
add you say Lord NelsonT he asked
cautiously.
"Yes'
(which battler
"Yes, certainly
"'Well,' said Tommy as the light OF in
spiration broke over him-'well, | specks
II must have been his last "-Lewiston
Journal
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-21
A Chesp Poem.

At reception in London pompous
literary man said to Charles G. ID. Rob
erts: II live upon manuscript. My house
is book. and my evening suit is an es-
say l wrote for The Blank Monthly. As
for my last poem, 1t is a. Here he
paused for a word, which Professor Rob
erts supplied. "A cigarette, suppose.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-21
OFFICERS OF MAINE DEMOCRATIC
CLUB.

To-Day is tas time for the closing OF tina
polls for the nomination Of officers of
the Maine Democratic club. There are
about so votes In all for thess nomina-
sions and they will be counted by
the present president, secretary and
treasurer. The election of officers occurs
ON Jack sons day, January sth. lz2s
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-21
DEATH OF Il. S. WHITING.

The coroner's jury to Investigate the
cause OF the death of X. 5. whiting. who
was killed by being struck by locomo-
tive a. Brunswick on Tuesday, met at
that town on Wednesday morning. 1t
was In charge Of Coroner Perry OF this
city. The members of this jury viewed
thu remains and adjourned to meet at
Brunswick on Friday afternoon.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-21
Not Appreciated

"Look here, auntie, I've got the cutest
little table here for telling just how old
everybody Is"
"The nasty thing! Take 1t away!-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-21
pApEREwsKI RECITAL.
LAYING NEW FLOOR.

The permanent men In Engine a's
bouss are engaged In laying new floor
IN the upper story Of the building. These
uen keep themselves occupied In improv-
ing the building about all the time.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-21
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
PORTLAND THEATRE.


''The Gold King yesterday afternoon TO
o g,cd house and last night the favorits
comedy drama 1.-THE Captains Mate"
gave much satisfaction. Miss Hsrcourt
has bsoome great favorite with the pat.
rons of Portland theatre, and she Is de-
serving Of much praise for the manner
In which she protrays the various char
acters In her repertoire. The illustrated
songs and speciaitles continue to please.
and the motion pictures Of Is rounes
of boxing exhibition by two weil-known
champions, was q decided novelty and
a feature last night. The pictures are
good and should pack Portland theatre
tonight when "In Kentucky" will be
presented. "Fair Play" q strong and
interesting comedy drama will be pre-
sen It'd this afternoon.
THE RAYS.
Tie Rays IA Hot Old Time" will be
the next attraction at the Jen erson next
Monday and tuesday evenings and
Christmas matinee. The company comes
to us with the reputation OF dong Its
work so we'll that nightly crowded
houses are the result. II Is o mixture
Of farce comedy extravaganza, burlssqus
and vaudeville. and was written for the
purpose of introducing hest Of Irstty
girls, clever comedians, talented vocal
lists, expert dancers and high GLASS vaude-
Vile artists. The witty lines and jokes
are all new, and there are many brig ht
situations In the play which are brought
out In the brightest manner possible.
ALMA ca ESTER.
.s.AIma Chester opens weeks engage
ment at Portland theatre next Monday
afternoon ard night In the great susnio
melodramas "Fort Bliss" and dangers
of Great City," which are considered
the strongest plays Miss Chester has
ever had on her repertoire. This Is the
first appearance Of this popular star In
this olty, but no attraction that has
played our city GENES more highly en-
dorsed than does this brilliant actress.
Seats are now on sale for any OF the per-
formances during the enga cement. The
prices will not change, but remain the
whole weak the same. namely, matinees,
10 and 20; evening. 10. 20. go.
CoRsE PAXTON COMPANY.
Corse Payton's stock company gave
two fine performances yesterday ct the
Jefferson, presenting East Lynne and the
White Slave to large and enthusiastic
audiences. At the matinee today they
will present a comedy written for laugh
ing purposes only, entitled "A Member
of Congress-" This evening a scenic
production of "Falsely Accused, show
ing the outside of.Clerkinwell prison,
and the blowing mp Of the outside Wall
BY the Fsnians during the sooialistio
troubles in England several years ago.
This is one of the best meIo dramas OF
the present time. As usual, specialties
will be given between every not
PADEREwSKI RECITAL.
The appearance OF "Paderewski" In
this city, Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 3rd,
will be a notabls event. 1t Is only In
these modern days Of splendid railroad
facilities that the people of whole seq
ton Of country for radius Of many
miles may have the privilege of attend
ing q grand performances OF this char
acter. Seats now ON sale at Steinert's
musi, store. Half fare on the railroads
~ IL
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-21
WARD ONE CLUB.

The regular meeting of the ward one
Repu bIican club occurs this evening at
the club room on Congress street. A clam
chowder will be served after the meeting.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-21

Mrs. Croesus-They say Mrs. Chilling
iy is the most exclusive woman in society.
Mrs. Gadny-Indeed. yes. believe
she will hardly look at herself in the
glass.-New York World.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-21
AT PINES ALLEYS.
The Quakers- Badly Beaten by the
Massotts.

The Massoits and Quakers bowled one
sided game at Pines alleys last night.
the Mnssoits winning all four games.
Roberts bowled u nice game and was
high man for his team and II they keep
mp this work they will be close TO the top
ut the finish. The scores
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-21
REPUB. NATL. CONVENTION.
Call Issued by Committee Last
Night.
Convention Assemblies at Noon Tuesday
June 10.

Washington, December s0.-The follow
ing call for the next Republican conven-
tion was issuei tonight:
Headquarters Republican National Com
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1899-10-24
Battle Of isianSlaagsF.

London, Oct 24-(Early morn
ing)-lnteresting and graphic ac-
counts are supplied by war CORES
pondents OF the battle of E.lanslaag-
er, the following being from Daily
Telegraph:
"Grn. French began action about
3;39 p. m. Tl.s enemy ha only
finished their eoffee, when they
were surprised and nearly all Of
our prisoners who were caught in
the vicinity Of the captured train,
mining and railway officials, eseap-
ed from the enemy and came TO us
20 the number of 81 whites, besides
mary natives ana coolies. Both
of the latter classes had been rob-
he'd aud compelled to Work by The
Beers, bnt The whites were treated
fsirly we'll, Though made to take
the cath 70 remain neutral. \
BoeF sergeant, native Of Cape
Colony, hia his rife. and came
along With 20 of his late captiyes.
TIE Manchester regiment. With
the characteristic hardihoed Of
British Infantry, marched straight
at the enemy, 500 often careless OF
taking cover, despite che rafting,
kissing and splitting ct Mansef
bullets. I'eseipIine has It's draw
backs, as we'll as advantages. Our
soldiers have learned Boer tdcties
aud are nov capable Of readjusting
past mistakes. The panorama WAS
heightened by red gun flashes,
aid shells tearing along, roaring
through the air like express trains
in tanneI, bursting noisily aud
fame, lead and steel,
= hiek bissed Ike hot s7sAfr 64rn~a,S
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1899-10-24
G. OLIVER ISEI.IS
Managing Owner of the Columbia
Highly Pleased 1t Result.

New York, Oct. PC. Oliver
Iselin, managing owner of the
Columbia. was highly pleased at
the result OF today's race and the
series. Commodore J. Pierpont
Morgan WIS the first man to greet
Mr.. Iselia. With a shout Of de-
light the two men threw their arms
about eal other and danced about
With joy
Mr.. Iselin said to an Associated
Press reporter, "0f course, l am
delighted at the os.teou.s Of to-day 5
race, for it demonstrated thor0ligii-
" that in Stroog breeze the Co
iumbis is more than match for
the Shamrock. | am glad that we
had so much wind for it gave rs an
opportunity 10 dispel the illusion
that the Colunib;a Was not heavy
weather bort.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1899-10-24
Card or Thanks.


Received from William T. Mac
kay, special agent of tie Mutual
Life Insurance Company of New
York, through Messrs Chamberlain
and Co., general agents, San An
tonic, Texas, the company's check,
No. I28. 205 Tor fifteen hundred
dollars, being the faii amount of
my claim for insurance Of the life
of my late husband, B. A. Ture-
gano, who died on September 10th,
1899, proofs OF death being sent to
the company October, 9Th. and
the check dated October 10th,
With thanks for prompt settle,
ment, l reInaiaa very truly,
REFUelo 1'UREGANo,
Temporary Administrative.
October 9th, 1899.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1899-10-24
District Court Notes.

The case of Avel&rfo Pena.
charged with murder, on change
of venue from Starr county, which
consumed Gre entire day OF the
cOurt' 5 attention yesterday wxs ac-
quilted the jury retiring to consd-
er5he case at ! IS ard bringing this
ferdict as above at Sis last night.
Today's business was the trial of
calixto Martinez, charged With the
theft of cattle, he pleading guilty
60 the charge, the jury assessing
his punishment st two years IN the
penitentiary.
The case of Lazaro Cara. cbarg-
ed with murder was called aud con
uasd sntzi next term.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1899-10-24
Notice

The Jersey Dairy having chang
ed hands, TO take place OF the 1st.
proxirno, the present proprietor
recommends all patrons to the new
owner and proprietor, who VIII be
prepared to put on general delivery
service, to deliver fresh Jersey
milk morning and e*eniass, as ma
be desired, to monthly customers,
for future price aud delivery apply
ID new manager.
Thanking the public in genera,
most cordially Cor their iiSeral
patronage for the past ten yesrs,
or more, l predict success and z %
S yvice il future from tie new
manager
joHS JAY SMITH, Proprietor.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1899-10-24
FOOD ADULTERATIONs.

Chicago, May according to
DR.. H. w. Wiley, chief chemist of
the United States Department of
Agriculture, who was called to the
stand yesterday to testify before
the senatorial pure fool investigat-
ing committee, now in session here,
fully 80 per cent Of the articles of
food and drink manufactured and
used in this country are frauds.
All kinds OF dairy products, he
said, as well as nearly very variety
of condiments, intending even
coffee in the berry, were adulterat-
ed.-Boston Evening Transcript,
May i, 1899.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1899-10-24
KILLED ANp WOUNDED.

London, 23rd.-A private mes
sage from Ladysmith today says a
messenger just arrived from Pre-
t0ria says three trains have been
sent from Clerksdorf to fetch the
wounded from Mafeking. 1t is es-
timated there are 500 killed and
wounded. 1t is stated at Pretoria
that TIE British casualties were
only eighteen.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1899-10-24

There is a terrible revelation
made by DIR. Wiley, chief chemist
Of the United States department OF
agriculture. If 80 per cent Of the
articles of food aud drink used in
this country are frauds, what are
we to eat and drihk; Aid, what
Is of still more Importance, what
Is TO be done about it?-Boston
Herald, May 5, 1859.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1899-10-24
KIMBERLY N Danger.

London, 23.-The Daily Mail
says: "a message WAS received
here today dated Oct. 49. declaring
that the inhabitants Of Kimberley
desired to draw the attention Of
the government so the need Of
speedily sending reinfcteements,
rs tle town was being surrounded
by Increasing numbers Of Trans
yaal and Free State Beers.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1899-10-24

London, 24@Ccrrespondence
from Durham says an official of
the mines just arrived from Pre-
toria declares that Col. Baden
Powell, British commander at
Mafeking lad captured Gen. Cronje
and thirty other Beers and killed
800 6iore.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1899-10-24
The Ladies.

The pleasant effect and perfect
safety with which ladies mar nss
Syrup Of Figs, under all condi-
tions, makes t their favorite rem
edy To get the ffae and genuine
article, look for the name of the
California Fig syrup Go. pristsd
nnear tie bottom OF the psekag
For saz5 ~ SD ds;sssz;rks
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1899-10-24
PURELY PERSONAL.

Jorge Bielenberg, the Matalnores
jeweler and vice e. s. consal, is
at present in the interior of the
State of TarnauIipas, where he has
gone on account of an important
lawsuit IN which he is interested.
DR.. F. Terrell, special deputy
collector Of internal reveuae, is
here on official business. Or. Ter
FELL * a brother of Z. S. District
ATTORNEY Terrell, a i is we'll ac-
qaaint d in Brownsville, having
visited here previously
Mr. Juo. Il. Kennedy and family
left Corpus Christi Tuesday morn
ing on the schooner Flour Bluff
Tor the la Para ranch, about
severity miles via Lasuna Massre,
arriving at their ranch same even
ing. Capt Anderson returned 70
corpns- next day with his schooner.
Quick trip.-Caller.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1899-10-24
Sent 10 s. Africa.

Washington, 23.- Col. Sumner,
Maj. Storey, Capt. Gibson and
Capt. Slocum have been detailed to
go to South Africa to observe and
report upon military operations n
the TranSvaal.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1899-10-24

London, Oct. pa special
from Capetown Sunday says: lad
vjacs from Pretoria reports Presi-
(eent Kruger as nov favorlng IN.
conditional Surrender. Il added
that it is expected the executive
council will meet Monday or Tues
day TO discuss the ACCESSIBILITY Of
such a step.