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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-03-16

versity ON "Greek and Roman Art and
Architecture. The lecture was held
under the auspices of the Deering High
school for the benefit of the school room
decoration fund The lecturer received
the closest attention of his hearers as he
is fine speaker and lecturer. The viaws
were beautiful and exceedingly clear
The lecturer carried his auditors from the
early Egyptian period down to the present
ay. He also presented views of leading
men of America during the past century.
1t Is expected that about $3.50 will be
cleared as result of the lecture. A re-
markable point attending the success of
the lecture is the fact that the advance
sale of tickets fu- this lecture was the
largest of any city of its size, there being
over 800 seats sold. The advance sale for
a similar lecture by Prof. Ward in Port
land, few months ago. only amounted
to 400 tickets.
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A CONFLICT OF AUTHORITY.

The PRESS has received the following
tees and not being in a position to
state which is authoritative prints them
both In hopes that one OF them may be
recognized as coming from the. proper
source:
At the last meeting of the Forest City
Athletic association, they voted to al
journ until Wednesday evening, March
22nd and noticing through the paper
numerous calls for next meeting, | wish
to state, as president the date remains as
above, and If changed, will be by my
calling the same and signing same
throu daily papers.
(Signed) J Flaherty, President.
meeting of the new Athletic club
will he held mex saturday evening at
eight clock Members are requested to
bring their membership fee. All those
desiring to join will be at the Sheridan
Rifles armory at eight O'Clock. by order
OF charter committee, Joseph j. Nc
Gowan, Dan LAWYER, W. j. Kelley, 1.
j. Markley, G sorge Devine, W, Kern.
Authorized by charter members.
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W. L. U. OFFICERS AT RIvERToN.

Yesterday afternoon at O'Clock a party
composed of the executive board and ex-
presidents of the Woman's Literary
Union, went to Riverton casino as the
guests of the president, Miss Inez Blanch-
ard The party consisted of Miss Inez
blanchard, Mrs Frank b. Clark, Mrs.
Oscar Wish, Mrs. George b Ilagley, Mrs.
Frederick Jones, Miss waterhouse, Miss
Hussey, Mrs George C. Frye, Mrs.
Moody, Miss Smith, Mrs. John II. Fogg,
Miss Moore, Mrs. Bryant and Mrs. ii.
j.. Jones.
The afternoon was spent in pleasant
social manner. In the evening the hus.
bands and gentlemen friends of the la
dies were present as guests at an enjoy
aple banquet served unGer the direction
of the genial landlord, Daniel B Smith.
A very pleasant series of after dinner
speeches were given, after which there
was music by an orchestra OF four pieces,
whist and dancing. The party returned
to the city at an early hour.
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WOODFORDS.

The postponed annual nesting of the
Woodfords Universalist social circle was
held Tuesday evening at the home OF
Mrs. II. l.. Tower. Prospect street, and
the following officers were elected: Presi-
dent, Mrs G. A. Plunmer; vice presi
dent Mrs A. X. Huston; secretary, Mrs
j. q. +. Strout; treasurer, Mrs. j. p
Stevens; collection committee, Mrs. j. &.
Billings, Mrs. l.. p. Senter; financial
committee, MIR. f. L. Tower, Mrs. W..
H. Willard. Mrs Arthur Mitchell.
The regular semi-monthly supper and
social of the ladies circle of the Woodfords
Congregational church is to he held this
evening in the yestry of the church.
The regular supper and social of the
Woodfords Universalist ladies social
circle is to be held on Friday evening, at
Lewis hall. The supper is to be followed
by an entertainment.
The Mrs. Emma F. Miller. who died at
the home of MIR Alton A Carr. Hartley
avenue after brief illness with pneu-
monia was u resident of Boston. Mrs
Miller was a stranger in the city and was
in search OF employment. She gave the
name of King while at Mr.. Carr's house
brother, MIR. Abram X. Smith. from
Boston was notified of her death and
came on to identity the remains.
Rocky Hin lod ge, Knights OF Pythias.
will confer the rank of Esquire on several
candidates this evening,
Chief Engin Ger 4. b, Moody of the old
Deering board of engineers has received
lot of new rubber coats which are to be
distributed at once among the respective
hose companies of the new wards
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LETT THEM TALK.

Washington, March 15.-ln considering
what policy should be adopted towards
the Cuban military Assem- blyi the au-
thorities have consulted GONZALES
Quesada, the Cuban representative, WHO
has advised that the assembly be allowed
TO run its course without moiestation as
lie holds that il has no strength outside
OF its own membership, and that any
move to disband it would give the me T.
beers an opportunity to appear as martyrs
This view has been accepted thus far.
and may continue. although Ger eral
Brooke, being on the ground has ron-
siderable latitude Of action.
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OBITUARY.
ID. W. vERRILL.

On Tuesday afternoon, ID. W. Verrill,
OF Auburn. died at bis residence In that
city after long illress. He was born In
Gu berland in 1881. In 1919 he went to
California, and was successful In tine eo'u
mines. In 1878 he was elected collector OIL
taxes in Auburn and held the office until
1854. He was treasurer Of the city IL years
He was connected with the Maine state
Fair A ssociation several years He had
been a trustee Of the Auburn saw ngs
Bank since 1878, aud had heen In the real
estate and insurance business.
Mr.. Verrill was Universalist and
prominent in the Elm street society. De
was always a Republican. was prominent
as a Mason and actively took part in the
work of the organization. Fifty years
aao he was interested in the building of
steam railroads into Auburn. He married
Cynthia II. Pride of Cumberland in
1893. He leaves no near relatives.
OBITUARY NOTES.
David Embeck of Bridgton received a
telegram Monday notifying him of the
sudden death of his only brother, William
%
enlisted as u soldier In the Spanish
American war and last week his company
was ordered home from Camp Aiger.
Capt. Sylvester Ii. Fletcher, who died
In Islesboro March eth, from dropsy, was
born In Searsport in 1898, the son of ire
late Thomas and Nellie Nj. Fletcher.
Three brothers survive him. They are
L of uzt
Oliver $. Fletcher, Somerville, aud VIM.
j., of Islesboro. Captain Fletcher has al
ways followed the sea. having commanded
several fine vessels.
On Sunday, the body of Howard f.
Wyman, son of Mr.. and Mrs. John H.
Wyman of Sidney, who had been missing
since Noyem Der Goth, was found floating
in the Charles river near Harding, Mass,
where the deceased was an attendant In
the insane asylum.
Mrs. Rivers, wife Of Col. Charles
Rivers of Boston, formerly Miss Jacobs
of Ihomaston, Me-, died in Boston Satur-
day, aged 81.
Otis 5. Dudley. Esq a prominent oiti-
zen Of Woodstock, and for many years one
of its town officers died at his Il ONE last
Monday afternoon. March l3 after an III
ness OF eight days from typhoid pneu-
monia, aged 60 years.
The funeral of AIR. Simeon h. Stroul
was held at his late home in Cumberland
Wednesday afternoon.
The funeral Of the late susan A. Crlpps
was held Wednesday afternoon at two
O'Clock from her late home rear 90 VIII
mot street. Rev. Mr.. Samuel h. Pear
son officiated as clergyman. sAfhe inter-
ment was at Forest CITY cemetery.
Leona Hodgdon, u youn girl who has
be n Ill at the Maine General for several
weeks, died Tuesday night The remains
were sent to her former home at fremont,
Me.
The funeral of Mrs. Emma 5. Miller,
formerly Miss Smith, who died ut the
house of MIR. Carr at Woodfords was held
Wednesday morning at Rich's undertak-
ing rooms, services being conducted by
Rev. Mr. Malvern. Ihe bocy will he
sent to Hallowen shortly for interment.
The brother of the deceased was here from
Boston and attended the funeral.
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-HA1 ).

In THE city, March g. Arthur H.. infant child
of ,Iens and Minnie Henricksen. aged month.
Funeral on Friday afternoon at O'Clock,
from parents residence. rear of No. II Con-
greSS street
In East Deering. March 10, Ethel g., young
est child OF William j. and Nettie ii. Lucas.
aged months "A days.
Funeral ON Friday afternoon at O'Clock
In South Portlai d, March 10, Susie MAY.
daughter OF ChAMes II. a Georgia Gayett,
aged 10 years months 10 days.
Funeral on Friday afternoon at 2. 80 O'Clock,
from No. 10 Dyer street.
In Bangor, March /, Josie Elvie knowlton,
aged o years months.
In south Brewer, March IS, Peter Baker.
aged 10 years.
In Sumner, Marcn 10. Mrs. Elizabeth. wife OF
Capt. Lewis Bsbee, aged 9 years months.
In Rock land, March 7, Mrs. Martha Wheeler,
aged "a years.
In waldoboto, March 7, Margaret L. Simmons
az ed II wears
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A POLICEMAN'S UNION.

Hartford, Conn, March 10 The direc-
tors of the Connecticut ana Rhode Island
Police Chiefs union held u meeting here
chiefs of all New England cities in O
membership of the union. Favorable r.
sponses were received from uumbe~ Of
clubs including Portland, Bangor. Lew
iston, and lorty other cities 40 ,.tec-
tors decided to make favorable report
on the consolidation to the next annual
meeting of TIE union which Will be held
in Middle1own tie third Tuesday of May.
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-.-.-
AGED BkOIHkK Il GOD.

The regular semi-annual meeting of the
Aged Brotherhood was held at the rooms
of the board of trade Wednesday forenoon,
President james n Read was in the
chair and about 70 members were in at
tendance The meeting was ca lied for the
purpose of making arrangements for the
anniversary which will take place July
9th The following were appointed II
committee on arrangements for that
event Sylvan Shurtlef Benjamin W.
j ones and Francis Higgins
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WILL BE RATIFIED IMMEDIATELY

Madrid, March g.. The cabinet council
this evening decided that the treaty of
peacs with the United States should be
ratified Immediately after the dissolution
of the Cortes which will probably be de-
creed tomorrow. The elections to the new
cham Der will BE- fixed for April 10 and to
the Senate for April 3d. the new cortes t.
reassemble ON May
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I'M. 1 Desps''f IS de- a.
bloom this week
with new laces and Mus
Inns. Beautiful choice
goods, the very latest de-
signs and styles and all
at remarkably low prices,
You can make your home
very attractive by a small
money outlay in our
Draperies department
these days.
Among the new things
are Vestibule Laces,
French, English and
Swiss manufacture, a be-
wi.dering assortment Of
exquisite designs with
borders to match, white
and ivory tint, at prices
that will astonish you,
One hundred pieces of
fresh new Swiss Muslins
by the yard, twenty diff
ferent styles, with aud
without border--stripes
predominate this season
but we have the figured
and checked ones too--
and at all prices.
We are also showing a
complete new line of
Muslin Curtains, for the
chamber or any other
room, all made up ready to
hang, wide full ruffle, full
length and width, at
SI.25 the pair.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-03-16
Taste Is Frequently Valuable Guide
In Selecting Food.
7 AIAa4sAAAaSsASGHAakl

A little child's taste is often reliable
guide to palatabe and desirable food,
and it is worth one's while to observe
how the little TO ks take to Grape-Nuts
the famous new food.
They eat it freely without addition
of sugar for it has the peculiar, mild
but. satisfying sweet of grape sugar
and the natural ra-te either of child or
admit recognizes at once a. food that
will agree with and richly nourish the
system. Found at first-class grocers.
Made by Postum Cereal Co., Linn,
Battle Creek. Mich.
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GoLDENBURG WANTS PARDON.

Augusta. March ia petition for the
pardon of Jacob Goldenburg of Lewis
ton, sentenced in January for receiving
stolen goods. was presented to the gov
ernor and council today. County Attorney
MeCann opposed the pardon. The mat
ter was tabled
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Observation-Disclosures
ESPECIAL no THE PREss.J

Bath, March l5,-In Bath this evening
Frank Deering WAS united in marriage to
Miss Louise Palmer by Rev. ". A.
Atchley, pastor of the Elm street BAPTIST
church. Ihs groom is a son of Gardiner
G. Deering one of Baths oldest ana most
prominent shipbuilcers while the bride is
u most estimabIe young Bath girl.
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MARRIAGES.

In Eddiugton, Mach IL. Edwin NJ. White
of Oldtown and Miss Della l.. Grant of Edding-
ton.
In Pittsneld March 8. Edward X. HUI aud
Matte +. Lancaster.
In Lisbon. March a. Sherman l.. Berry of
Winthro and Miss Lena +. sawyer OF Lisbon.
In Deer Isle. March 8, Capt Ralph Gray and
Miss Carrie b. Jordan.
In East Machias. March o. Alfred w. Inger-
soil of Maehas ana Miss Mary .. Holmes of
East Machias.
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FUNERAL OF MRS. RANDALL.

The funeral services of the late Mrs.
Susan Frances Randall were held yester-
day afternoon from 81 Li1coln street.
Rev. Joseph b. Shepherd, rector of ST.
Pnuls church conducted the services De
said in part:
ION Monday evening. March 18th, Mrs.
Susan Frances Randall entered the rest
of Paradise. 1t was welcome release to
her from sickness and pain. For months
shesbore her afiliotion with fortitude and
resignation. Most of the time. her
thought was conferred on others. rather
than herself, 1t was as characteristic of
her in health aud strength to think Of
others, as 1t was in sickness anu affiictiun.
The one purpose of her life seemed TO lie
to do all that she could to make others
happy. b 1t there was no attempt at
ostentation or display. Much OF the time
she spent In visiting the sick and sorrow
ing. She was especially we'll fitted for
this work because OF her bright and
sunny disposition. She WAS not only
ready to weep with those who wept. bur
20 rejoice with those who rejoice. Her JOY
was u VI a thAhE anu
weiled up from heart overlooking
wish love to man ami God.
P "A bright smile, cheering word, a
helping hand for very good cause seemed
u part of her daily life. Is it to be won
dered at that because she gave SO much
of love ana cheer to the world that she
received so much In return? We reap
what we SOW In this world. As long as
our friend lives in the memory of Those
who knew and loved her best. SO long
will her cheerful and helpful life be IA
benediction.
ut has been my good fortune to know
Mrs. Randall for over five years as q
mother. as u wo man in society, and as a
mem Der of st. Paul's church / am glad to
bear testimony that life TO her was thing
TO be used to the best possible advantage
1t would be great blessing TO the church
and the world. if more Christians held
the same view. The need of the times ID
more common sense and reason even in
the enjoyments and p easures.'
The floral tributes were very beautiful
The interment was at Evergreen GENE
terry.
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three sides from which fine ocean view
will be afforded. 1t will be lifted up in
modern style, p.umbed throughout and
have on the first floor four rooms and a
large stair case hall, while ON the second
floor there will be five rooms, and two
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-03-16
PORTLAND THEATRE.

Perkins's oolored speciality and cake
walk company will open a three days
engagement at Portland theatre COM
mencing this afternoon. The company is
the largest of its kind on the road, com
posed of the best colored performers in
Guiding well-known artists, among them
being Mile. Perkins, the southern night
ingale, Hagard and Smith. sketch team
Cobb and Smith, comedians Kingsbury.
the king Of banjo; Wilson, comedian and
musical imitator; the Alabama quartette
and the greatest prize buck and wing
dancers. The show closes With the origi-
nal dew cake walk Popular prices
will prevail during the engagement
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BON as the weather permits.

soon as the weather permits,
The house will be colonial in style and
covers an area of 80 by 81 feet. 1t viii
be of wood, after the style of summer
cottages. two and half stories high,
with n broad piazza running around
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-03-16
M0RRILLS.

The adjourned annual meeting of the
Unity club was held Tuesday evening at
the home of Miss Fannie Stevens, Stevens
Plains avenue, Deering Center The fol-
lowing officers We're elected for the ensu-
ing year: President Mrs Bertha Cram
vice president. d. ". Hawkes.; secretary,
". 4, Goodrich; treasurer Mrs Carroll
Goodrich; librarian, W. X. Goodrich
executive committee, Miss Stella Davis,
Miss Hattist Stevens, Mr.. Frank H.,
Cooling. The club is to entertain the
ladies' circle of All Souls church. Friday
evening, March 24th.
Friday afternoon at West brook seminary
there is TO be given Lowell recital by
the pupils of Miss Agnes Mabel Stafford,
the teacher in elocution at the school.
The exercises are TO commence at three
O'Clock and will be held in Alumni hall.
The following programme has been ar
ranged: Essay, Miss sands; story of the
Holy Grail, Miss Foster; 1.-THE Vision OF
Sir Launfal, Misses Goddard. Rolfe,
Robins IN and Hall; "Ihe finding of the
Lyre," Miss Thompson; quotations from
IA Fable for Critics, MIR. Witham, Miss
Smith, Mr. White; "The First Snow
FALL" Miss Hall; essay on Chaucer. Mr..
wilkins; address, Mr.. Davis
This evening ut Red MEMS hall, Nor
rills under the auspic g of the ladies
circle of Rockameeoook tribe of Red Men
will be presented the amusing entertain
ment, "Ye Deestr ct Skule of Ye Older
Time" The talentis nil local and som'
active work has been put into the re
hearsals which will bespeak successful
presentation and good audience.
| ri, ,nA.,nu rI.rT
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rooms in the third story.
The house was designed by Mr.. Fred
A. Tompson of Portland and the con
tract for building was let to Mr.. ]. M.
Lane who is to complete the house and
have 1t ready for occupancy by June l.
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A special Bargain in
this section today, is
twenty pieces OF So inch
fancy Muslins, for cham
Der curtains, sash curtains
and other purposes, a
dozen different patterns,
at I5c a yard, nothing
like it ever sold in the
town for less than csc.
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TT - L GINEER OFFICE, 537 Congress
10 % ST., Portland Me-, March =, 1850;
,.i,d proposals Tor lumber, coal iron al Il
other supp les. Will be received mere until II
NJ, April IL. 1899 ana then publicly opened IL
ormation furnished on application 5. W.
kOESSLER, Mai. Engrs.
mari6,t7,1s,2O apri+,l5
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NOTE.

The Monte Carlo Girls closed their
very successful engagement at the Port
land theatre last night, playing to a
packed house.
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NEW ADvERrIsEmENrs.

q. ~. 9sGUO4 0V,
New BIistered Black Crepons.
CAUTION. In buying Crepons the thing that
needs to be guarded against is the
oversnot weavings for they are sure sure to pull
out-Surel
Buy only the GENUINE BLIsTERED SUR
FACES.
These are CREPONS, the others are delu-
sion no matter how glibly the over-shot salesman
talks
OURS ARE Some new and unique effects ore
BLISTERED. in this new invoice. It's astonish-
ing how many changes can be
rung upon Blistering.
CORRECT BLACK. Another point of excellence
in these New Black Orepons
of ours is the right, the exactly right shade of
black.
Getting the correct black prevents nluch hsa'
initiation
S1OO. Four splendid designs in this lot. Not this
overshot but the blistered
ST. SO Several novel styles at this price
$3.50. Ten eegances in Black BlistereG Crepons,
most of them exclusive patterns,
ST. rs grade at 80 $3.50
rs New York retailers easily get 5000 and
2.25 for these. We might do the same but
lit doesn't cost SO much to keep store in Portland
Twenty styles including the New Ribbon and
Chevron Stripes Sl7o
silk figure, from France aud Germany, sag5,
j. R. LIBBY co.
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There is no more picturesque spot for
a summer cottage than the UT just this
side of the Life Saving station on the
Care Elizabeth shore ard here it is that
Mir. Geo. T. Craft of Boston, will erect
house, work on which will begin SO
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An Excellent Combination.


The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIes, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA Flo SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid Taxa
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incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
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is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
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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 it the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing hgs
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
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printed on the front of every package
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LECTURE AT CROSBY HALL.

Crosby hall of the Deering High school,
was filled by an audience of nearly six
hundred people. many of whom came
from, the city to hear the lecture by
Prof william G. Ward, Of Harvard Uni