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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-03
CASUALTY REPORT FROM GEN. OTIS

Washington. March 2.-Thc following bulletin
was posted at the War Department to-day:
Manila, March ., 1890.
Adjutant-General. Washington:
Casualties near CalOOcan First South Dakota,
February -, Company D. Private Herman NJ.
Betman, knee. severe: Company L. Sergeant
Robert y. Ross. scalp. slight; Goth Kansas.
February Is Company O, Captain David Elliott
killed. LIST Montana. February %, Company a,
Private Alvin +. Plotnfr. shoulder, slight: Com
pany X. Howard L. Tanner. thigh. moderate
Company VI, William j. Cheasty, hand slight
Near san Pedro Macati LIST California, February
2S Company T. Private Arthur NJ. Smith neck
severe; Company X Harold +. Parke arm
slight; LIST Washington. March /, Company c.
Corporal Alfred b. Reichert shoulder, moderate
Private Herbert l.. Osborne. chest severe: Chap
lain Lewis J. Leland 1st Tennessee, died at
Ioilo. February 26, smallpox OTIS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-03
WIN culpTTJES COMMISSIONERS

nominated former Attorney-General sl'a.S ..
Roscndale OF this city. and Dennis Mc0a' .,rs ..
Syracuse to be members OF the state D.
Charities TO III vacancies Mr.. kosssnGc.ssn ~
D@mocrat and Mr.. Mccarthy .sfbSoeid =
Governor believes that appointments noiitics
made TO this Board without respe0'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-03
SAMOAN QUESTION IN THE COMMONS.

London. March 2-Rcplying to a question on
the Samoan situation in the House Of Commons
to-day tie Parliamentary Secretary OF the For
eign Office the Right Hon. William 81. John
Brodrck said no formal proposals for the paru-
ton of the Samoan islands had been made by
any Power. Negotiations. he added. were pro
cecding between the three Powers Interested re-
specting the recent disturbances.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-03
NORTH ATLANTIC SE4L HUNT BEGINS.

ST. Johns. y. T.. March THE FIRST OF the seal
ms Will start tonight for the Cur Of St
Lawrence TO undertake the annual seal hunt.
There VIII be- five vessels in the fulf, al Of which
nro under instructions 10 endeavor To relieve the
new Canada liner Gasposin now licked I'm the Zee
foes, should conditions lie favorable. Fifteen sea h.
ing steamers will engage In the North Atlantic
fishery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-03
NEW FEATURES OF THE MILITARY l.

NEW FEATURES OF THE MILITARY LAW
Albany. March 2.-Assemblyman Henry. of New
York, introduced a military bill this morning. 1t
provides that the Governors es-de-camps shall
not be above the rank of colonel. Heretofore the
rank has been left open. The Governor may au-
thorize the employment Of cooks by troops duty
under his orders or called in aid of the civil
authority, when such troops do not receive cooked
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-03
PRESIDENT A1oNzo soRELY PRESSED.
rEpERA1Isrs SECURING WAR SUPPLIES FROM
PERU

Lima. Peru. March VIA Galveston).-The posi-
ton Of President Aionzo, In Bolivia, appears from
the latest news received here 10 be becoming en-
barrassing.
Colonel Adams went south from here on last Sat
urday's steamer. and IL IS reported that he took
with him three thousand rifles and four pieces Of
field artillery intended for the Fcderalists. the
name borne by the reVulut0nists. who are sorely
nressine the Presldont u BOlINIa.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-03
ALL QUIET At BLUEFfELDS.
REBELS CowED BY JOINT ACTION OF AMERICAN
AND BRITISH CRUISERS

Colon. March 2-The United States cruiser De-
trolt. Commander J. II. Dayton, which arrived this
afternoon from Bluehelds, Nicaragua. reports that
the presence and joint action there OF the United
States gunboat Marietta. Captain Symonds, and the
british cruiser Intrepid Captain Burr have COM
plotey cowed the Insurgents who are rapidly dis
The Marietta IS still at Rlucfcds where every
thing was quiet when the Detroit left
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-03
MR. CROKER FOR MR.. FoRDs MEAsV"

Richard Croker. aside from his holy ~
the Manhattan elevated company and As 81,
Iaborious duties is in favor OF Senator JOh' Is
nronos,,,or 70 tax franchises. asserting
day When asked what he thought r ~ ss,s
Fords statement that certain street ',Ss SOW
~ ~ ,Iet bnt he added: Il do not think w n ,hs.
street railway should be favored, ana u S..ms.si
their share OF the public tax should Ds s
by the benefits they derive from the P"O'''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-03
THE LEGISLATURE
ASSEMBLY PROCEEDINGS.

Albany, March There ordinary batch
OF bills on third reading in the Assembly this
morning Among those passed were:
sIr. Apear's providing that city officers shall not
be Interested in city contracts. .,., -,
Mr.. McMilan's fixing the requisite population or
n town to BE- incorporated as a village at 20
oncrs ST managers Of bndng park ncosure
other place to discriminate in the price charged
Mr.. Brennan's. regulating the law IN relation, to
the commitment Of destitute and delinquent chil-
dren by the Police Magistrates in Kings County
Senator Parsons's fixing the minimum capital
stock required for the organization Of fire ana
marine insurance corporations at S2O.WO
Mr.. Ltchard's Commission Merchants bill. on
order of third reading was made a special order
for Tuesday morning. Mr.. Mazets bill, TO
enable the LOOMS Laboratory TO convey and trans
fer its real and personal property
There was a call OF the House Senator Whites
bill for the erection OF a bridge at Syracuse over
Onondaga Creek and appropriating $1,000, which
the Mayor had vetoed. Among the delnquents
brought before the bar of the House was Mr..
Gale. Of Queens. and Mr.. OConnell moved that he
be fined $50 Mr.. Greene moved that the fine be
reduced to $. inasmuch as the House had yester-
day passed n bill reducing the penalty from SO to
s. for having understood Holsters in possession.
Mr.. Gale. ever ready with answer, replied that
while he aware he was understood, neverthe-
less he was never fully convinced that he had de-
Perforated into lobster until he had come here
and had fallen into this lobster-pot.
Mr. Palmer. in opposing the bill, said 1t was an
outrage to foist such heavy tax on the taXpay-
ers Of Syracuse who did not want the bridge. He
hoped the Mayors veto would be sustained and
the bill defeated
Mr. Delaney said the bill had been vetoed for
political only 1t passed by party
vote.
The Barren Island bill. prohibiting extensive
nuisances said to exist. was stricken from the
calendar on motion of Mr.. McKeown, Of Kings.
NEW BILLS.
These bills introduced in the Senate to-day:
BY Senator Brackett-Releasing to George W.
Tindale, of New-York City, the personal property
Of James J. Flavev, late Of New-York City.
BY Senator Brackett-Authorizing any person
holding the rank of captain in the military service
or the commanding officer in the naval service
within the islands of Cuba, Porto Rico. Guam and
the Philippines. To take the acknowledgment or
proof of any deed. conveyance. mortgage or any
Instrument in writing. and administer and certify
any oath or affirmation which any person may
wish TO take make.
BY senator Goodsell-Provding that person
shall be guilty OF a misdemeanor who operates
stationary steam boiler with less than two water
glasses SO placed such boiler that they may be
readily compared and the true height Of water
readily ascertained.
BY Senator Armstrong Amending the charter
for cities Of the second class In many particulars
relative practice in the city courts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-03
BREVETTED BRTGiDIER-G GENERAL.

RoosEvELT's RECOGNITION OF COLONEL FROTH-
INGHAM's LONG SERVICE.
Albany March 2.-Governor Roosevelt has bre-
vetted Colonel John b. rockingham. OF Brooklyn
n brigadier- general. lie has been connected with
the Guard for thirty years, and generalship is
ferred for long and faithful service.
General rockingham a private in the 9Th
Massachusetts, Volunteer Regiment. and served
three months with that command in 1851. He en-
tered the National Guard 6 n private in the 23d
Regiment in December, 1863 advanced TO
porai the next year. and became sergeant in 1872
In 1874 he was appointed adjutant Of the regiment
and was elected major on January 10. 1881; lieu
tenantcOlonel. April II. 1884, and became the chief
OF the Third Brigade stan I'm March. 1856 When
the Second Brigade formed he appointed
chief OF staff. with rank from September 3, 1886.
and has held that place ever since.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-03
TRAINING-SHIP EssEx At ST. THOMAS.

St Thomas. d. W. I, March THE United
States training-ship Essex. which left St Kits on
Monday last arrived here tho day. She will
san for San Juan de Porto Rico March !.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-03
JOSEPH HEGEMAN.

Joseph Hegeman. eghty-four years old, Of
Passaic. y. j.. did yesterday AT the home Of his
son-in-law. Judge w. NJ Lillibridge, in Detroit,
Mich The funeral services will be held at his
home. No 200 PennngtOn-ave.. Passaic on Monday
~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-03
WILLIAM KEOGH REMOVED.

COLONEL PARTRIDGE SAYS HE DID IT "IN THE
PUBLIC INTEREST"
Albany. March Colonel Partridge Superin-
tendcnt Of Public Works. to-day announced the
removal from office of william Keogh. OF New
York. Inspector OF Steam Boilers under the In
land Water Navigation law. AS to the cause for
the removal OF Mr. keogh Colonel Partridge would
say nothing further than that II I'm the pub
lie interest" Tho place comes within the COM
petltive schedule Of the civil Service. The salary
IS 5000 a year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-03

ON February q last dispatch from Berlin said
tho officials Of the German Foreign ONCE had given
uoticc 70 the United States Embassy that the Gov
,,,, would hencetorth admit American or
arcas lemons and raisins without examination.
and. also. that all American fresh and drled iru'
would be allowed to pass in bond through Germany
,,.itho1t being examined The decisions, IL was
edJeG were based on the favorable reports OF the
German experts sent TO America
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-03
FREDERICK RECHSTEIN.

Frederick Bechsto!n. provision merchant at No.
l52 West-st. died yesterday at his home No J95
West End-ave He sixty-seven years old. He
leaves a widow. The funeral will be held at
O'Clock tomorrow afternoon at the house.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-03
MAY SELL CRUISERS TO THIS COUNTRY

PACIFIC MEASURES CONTEMPLATED BY CHILL
Valparaiso March The Gillian War ONCE ma
the military authorities hive definitely decided TO
reduce the army by 800 men.
The Government It IS rumored. coniomplates
sale Of several cruisers 10 the United States ana
Ecuador.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-03

The Very Rev. Andrew Kennedy Tlutchison Boyd.
D. D. IL. D.. was born in Scotland November
3 1925 and was the author OF n number OF publica-
lions Including "The Recreations OF a Country
Parson" THE Graver Thoughts OF a Country Par
son" The Last Years OF St Andrews etc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-03
DOMICILIARY VISITS MADE.

HEADQUARTERS OF THE LEAGUES IN MAR
sEILLEs INSPECTED BY POLICE
Marsenles March 1.-The police made domi-
ciliary visits to-day to the local headquarters
OF the League Of the Rights Of Man and the
League Of Patriots.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-03
DRANK POISON BY MISTAKE.
SUDDEN DEATH OF THE VERY REV ANDREW
KENNEDY HUTCHINSON BOYD.

London. March 1.-The Very Rev. Andrew Ken
nedy Hutchison Boyd. known under the nom de
plume OF "a X II. b." died to-day through acct
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-03
EMBARGO ON AMERICAN FRUIT RAISED
LEMONs ND INIaIN9 Nj '0T''T7V
TO LAST YEAR's GERMAN DEcREE

Berlin March 1.-The "Poitsche Nachrichter
announces that the Minister Of Finance Dr
Mlquel with the approval Of Prince Hohenohe the
Imperial Chancellor has instructed the oincials ~
all places Of entry IN Germany that American so
called Southern fruits. like oranges lemons and
,oisins are not subject TO the provisions or the
decree Of February 1898, prov ding Tor tg fS
animation Of the fruits in order 10 uet'IHlilc
whether they are infected with the san jose sc''e
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-03
MORE TROOPS FOR GENERAL o'i"'
SIX REGIMENTS OF REGULARS TO RE SEM
TO HIM

SIX REGIMENTS OF REGULARS TO hf' 'r''
TO HIM
D,os,,rc,on March 2-The Secretary Of war
has ordered the reinforcement OF GENERA O''1
nv six regiments. These are the oth l"ii"'''
now at san Antonio; the 9th Artillery soa.'Nl0U
along the Atlantic Coast stations inc 81" ."
fsntrv at Madison Barracks; the I"'h iiil"' -
IN Nev~York state; tho DIST Infantry a' ! ~
burg y Y. and the 10th Infantry at ro''
Crook and neighboring posts In the Miuule wei
These regiments have been ordered 10 mani
read,, IN proceed to San Francisco ana 'hei'oe -
Manila. ,,.... ~ M,
In answer to the question as 10 "ne'Nei - NV
+boea REGULAR troops are intended 10 reIleNe
corresponding number Of volunteers at Manil"'
3, ,rse said at the War Department that WINE
.h;s ,robablv would he the case II was not pos
ei,,o ,,ot 70 make positive statement ms
u,oor;s that # conditions are satisfactory Wheh
tho reinforcement arrive at Manila the Voiun-
.oars VIII no brought home; but II General OTIS
needs all the combined force they must wait.
Tho ro,nforcon1ents are made up Of troops who
arc not only Regulars in the full sense OF the
form but who have been through the Cuban or
Porto Rican campaigns They know what 1t Is
10 he under fire. how to hunt Indians. and also
how 10 fight in the tropical jungles WIN THESE
ronlacjrg the same number Of volunteers. Gen
eral Otis will have a majority Of Regulars In his
command something which the War Depart
ment has earnestly desired to bring about at the
earliest possible moment The position OF the
American commander at Manila also Will he
guarded against the effect Of a sudden and
forced discharge Of volunteers by the ratihca-
ton Of the Peace Treaty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-03

Richard Suvdam Palmer WAS we'll known d
scotsman and his untimely death. due Directly 10
.xrosure while serving his country IN me war WIN
s,a,, will cause much sorrow. lie was only 'Hl'E
wears old and was stepson Of Georse q maven
1fr Palmer was a graduate OF Columbia I'D 'he '"S'
~ 80 and he took up yachting with much eh'"rSl
osr, and soon became prominent in yachting cFc'S.
The schooner Marguerite was his property "'"
when he sold her he became owner Of the sch'o'e'
Wanna which he sold few years ago to the h'n-
,,oror of GERMANY Mr. Palmer took some Io"s
cruises in her which were the subject OF interesting
7nagazine articles. ,-,-.., NJ polr,ar
&, once offered his services 10 the Navy ~ pa g.
,nsnf and secured appointment as an 10 4ll'.t
,,codrch on the st Louis. In ihat caVacliE ne a.
rected me landing OF soldiers al Balqulh ltu -
,iap, and was forced 10 wear We ciVtH'N 49, 49,
DAYS and nights without change. Inls tNPoS". ~.
i,rcnqht on cold and fever. and MI fdlMei Itn ~
,,-n'V for sick leave. Whe; the 81 LOUIS al!
;n Portsino,ith y. H.. early in July captain p S
reh selected Mr. Palmer 10 bear Messy '
Central S3npson and General Shafter 10 Nashll =.
+or NJ Palmcr's condition was such tla' ne "o"'
10 colorado some months ago. .,...,.
ne vas "a member 0f the MctropoNan hlN, ~,
1<nicEerho.kcr Calumet New-IOrk Nacht hrnns'
rav-a,hala- ('orinthian Yacht Turi ana 81 ~.
NrfhonV University Athletic and LarC l" ~.
climbs ana the Meadow Brook Hunt. Hls mouse mn jill
ms ci,y W.. 40 " % East ThrtY-hlAl h-s' 81
.~oral' viii take place on Monday morning Al 81"
g.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-03
PRINCE HENRY TO COMMAND A SQUADRON.

Wjlhelmshaven, March 2-Emperor Wllllam mas
nronotod his brother. Prince Henry of Prussia. TO
command the cruiser squadron.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-03
DEWEY WANTS SMALL GUNBOATS.

WASHINGTON March 2-Admiral Dewey IS
again pressing on the Navy Department the
urgent need # vessels Of light drauGht as
means Of communication among the numerous
small islands Of the Philippine group. To this
end the gunboat Vixen. which figured hravely
for a vessel Of her light calibre at the outset OF
the Cuban campaign. has been ordered to be
fitted out Immediately at the Norfolk Navy Yard
for sailing for Manila. This will take about a
month. and it probably Will be three or four
months before she joins Dewa' 'c.'. Besides
the Concord which is perhaps "A little too large
10 he classified as one o. the small cur. the
only light vessels now in tho Philippines avail
able for running about those waters are the
Petrol and the Helena. The Castine and the
Princeton however. are now speeding in that
direction. but the small craft equipment there
still will he inadequate. The Department Is
anxious to give Admiral Dewey ali the assist
ance possible. He has repeatedly called atten-
ton 10 the great importance Of this work and
has emphasized the fact that 1t is the light YES
sells fit to skirmish about in the shallow waters
and to run in and out Of harbors where the
larger ones would be useless. that he wants,
rather than the heavier types.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-03
OBITG AIRY.
RICHARD sUYDAM PALMER.

Colorado Springs, Col. March 2-R. 5 Palmer %
Network City. died yesterday at ms NONE -" '--'o
-, ot.or nrotr,cted illness. Mr. Palmer came
49, Ias, s,n,ner after a hard campaign IN Cuoa
Were he distinguished himself by his bravery re
vas wealthy New-Yorker ana yacht-oWnte1r ! re
fo3v will be taken to New-fork IN I" D. maven
priVafs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-03
ARRIVAL OF TRANSPORTS REPORTED.

Washington March 1.-The War Department
to-day received the following dispatch from Gen
eral Otis, at Manila, dated to-day
The Morgan City arrived this morning, pas
sengers in good health; no deaths. The Tacoma
arrived yesterday; animals in excellent condi-
ton. no loss.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-03
COMMISSIONERS LEAVE HONG KONG.

Hong Kong, March 2-The United States
Philippine Commissioners left here to-day on
board the United States cruiser Baltimore for
Manila.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-03
TRANSPORT SHERMAN AT PERM.

Island OF Perrin Straits OF Bab-el-Mandeb),
March 2-The United States transport Sherman
arrived here yesterday on her way to Manila.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-03

The sherman left New-York on February 3. and
has on board the Cd Infantry Regulars. and one
battalion Of the nth Infantry.
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-24
THE TURN FOR BETTER.


New York, June 25.-R q. Dun s.
Co.'S weekly review Of tomorrow will
say. In the great staples there is turn
for the Better. Exports Of wheat, -four
ineludea. for the week have been $685.
e7s bushels against 2ssoo. $50 last year.
CorIissxp.et e. also continue large, 2,627.
500 b1shels against >, e74a2s last year. A
sharp fall in cotton also encouraged ex-
ports These ers facts which preceded
orders for gold exports this week and do
not result from them but show the pres
poet of larger outgosof merchandise IN
coming months
Wish nothing to fear in foreign affairs
or finances home business is expanding
in every direction. The, increase in vol
ume Of business shown by bank clearings
Is 40 percent for the week over last
year. Tbs textile industries. for exam
pie are much behind in prices, though
woolens are now steadily rising. Failures
for the week have been 17S in the United
States against 2S5 last year and Is in
CanadN against II last year.
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-24

ave 10 Ell D. ffff 50 -
iiteA sAus fsitF TOR ~ ltf
q intes~sse o. o "a 10 ~ ms
Of fse conn On H. = uft X
cal sntuss ~ ie.f rs J. ~ e
any ms 10 ew4fse ARA
ain nshenFe b. rla-s 49, alg 4
eur unfreT cai nne1,tY q ria ~
rty fgesttii 81 pinei
tnnt ~ Fherln be - ,ef III
farmer cci p'efp sfet ~ ~, Sa
countiia, eLu wGiie t@e - @tay fO -
Maize was firmer. snu 1sov ans
s7tly sfsteSnen we're ,apra 10 pr.r !.
tural pursuits, ,e' cnly recently "
land iay yer defie1 ne rsme slDp 4
farmer Ia Cumteriant coa~ r tnst IA
enough btains 20 he aoysnin mae IN n
- lnuGninsss o In CrRr IS.
Farmers, these rtpFoncnes can onlr ~
removed By enuentiou. snd education
.ctn only come through oreaaizatiou, sn
THAT We must DO Ourselves for no one
will do IL for us.
and even the hum blssr CITY laborers have
their gui de and unions, that seek BY
union ami Legislation every coiRn Of van
taae. and shall the farmers nlouv remain
without making use " the orly means
to protect their own Interests and those
which are com mitfei to their care. The
plan have outlined TO you has bsen de.
veloped In my thought long before this
agitation began, and was set forth more,
than two yesrs ago In an address deliv-
cred in this city, with this differences that
unlike then the tiine IL now rice for It's
realization and commit &c fer your con.
sideratinn aud perfection, and suggestions
for Its realization.
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-24
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following transfers Of real estate
have been reported at chs. Cumberland
registry Of deeds,
John Splitter Of Raymond to Andrew
9. Verrill Of Raymond for "a, piece of
land in Raymond, on the shore Of the
pond, containing 8 Ia acres.
John 5piller OF Raymond to Andrew
Verrill Of Raymond, for $40, lot OF land
In Raymond. on the shore of the pond,
con tanning four acrea
George Burnham, Jr., and Edward A.
Noyes, trustee for Samuel ID. Rumery.
both or Portland, to David r. Murdoch
and Otto Mariner, both OF Portland, for
81, lot OF land ana buildings In Port.
land. on the northerly side Of passage.
way leading from Franklin street to-
wards India street, 1lo IA feet easterly
from Franklin steret.
David h. Griffin OF Cliff island to
Lucy A. Bailey Of Mechanic Falls, for
81, a lot of land ON CHI island, on the
northerly side of the road on the south.
easteriy side OF the island.
George A. Fogg of Efeeport TO Frank
q. Trus d Freeporr. for 81, o lot Of land
and buildings, containing 80 acres in
Freeport, reserving two lots before
decided.
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-24
A CAKE WALK.
nevsi Entertainment by South Port.
Hand Yoang People at woodfords.

The Ladies' circle of the Woodfords I'm.
ivexsalist society held their closing sup
per and social for the season on Friday
evening at'Lewis hall The supper was
largely attended and thoroughly enjoyed
by all. The entertainment given at
eight o'clock was one of the best given
this season. the especial feature being q
cake walk executed by the Georgia Cake
Walk company of South Portland"
The rausicaI and Literary programme
Was composea of selections by Miss
Clough as reader, Miss ellison as soloist
aud fine banjo quartette Of which Mr..
Walter Curtisis the leader.
The cake walk, TO say the least, was
dienoe. The participants were under the
direction OF Manager A. Y. Skinner and
George walksr as leader. The couples in
the order Of their appearance were; MIR.
HARE Goss and Miss Aloe Meader; Mr..
William Seaford and Miss Georgia Burt |;
Mr.. l.. =. Brown and Miss Lou Cloud !;
Mr.. harry Harmon and Miss Leo Elliott.
The judges OF the contest were Me5srs.
II. Bartch, +. e. Wheeler and j. Put.
nam Stevens. After one trial the commit
ree requested that second trial be given
the second and fourth couples in the
order named above. The trial was made
and the audience and judges were unani-
nous In THEFT Judgment that the trophy,
handsomely trusted cake, should be
awarded to Mr.. Harmon and Miss Elliott,
the fourth coupls in the contest