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The Portland daily press., 1899-12-08
Verdict Accuses No
One Of the Crime.
Says Barry Was Thrown in Well
and Drowned.

The inquest by Coroner Perry at
westbrook on Monday, to inquire into
the carss of the death Of John Barry in
that piacs on the evening OF Thanksgiv-
ing day, resumed It's work at the num-
opal court room In Westbrook yesterday
morning. For the convenience Of the
witnesees, nj whom there were large
number. and of the jurors who also reside
in that vicinity. the investigation was
held In Westbrook instead Of compelling
both witnesses and jurors to come into
Portland. County Attorney Libby was
present In behalf Of the state.
Thirty-two witreaes were examined,
as follows: DIR. Ste phen II. Weeks, DIR.
A. N. witham, Mrs. Caroline Harvey,
Samuel Deloourt. Mrs. Lizzie Pomerlsau,
Napoleon v. Pomerleau. Miss Lizzie
Jones, Miss Katie Hubbard, Philip
Harness, Adeiard Tondreau. Mrs. Nora
smith, John King, Frank Smith.
Alphonse Archan beault, George L.
Herum, Louis ID. Pomerleau. Arthur
Archam beauit, Miss Emma King. Ootavia
Laoount, Miss Jennie Rioux, Joseph
Archam bsauit. Miss Anna Fournnear,
Mrs. Nathelse L. Barry, Calesnear
Aroha m besult, Stiner Demachs. John
Delcourt. Frank Duchen, Louis Rioux,
John Harris, Joseph Harvey, Fred
Demachs and Thomas Aroham beault.
Owing t, the mystery surrounding the
oase and the great interest aroused In the
community concerning 1t. hs.investiga-
ton Was made with great care and
thoughtfuluess. After hearing and weigh
Ing all the evidence the Jurors arrived at
the conclusion that Barry met his death
at the hands oil some person or lsrsons
legal phrassology follows:
That John Barry Of Windham, in the
County Of cumberland, came to his death
at westbrook. in said County OF Cumb err
land on the S0th day OF November, A. D..
1899, from personal violence inflicted at
the hands of some person, or persons. to
said jurors unknown. by being then and
there thrust and forced into certain
spring or hole in the ground, filled with
water. situated on the north erly side Of
Brown street In said Westbrook, and be-
Ing then and there held. kept and left by
said person or persons unknown until
death ensued ny drowning.
And SO the jurors Aforesaid, upon their
oath aforesaid, do say that said person
or persons, whose name or names are to
said jurors unknown. on the thirtisth
day Of November, In the year Of our
Lord, one thousand. eight hundred and
pine-nine, at Wsstbrook aforesaid, in said
County Of Cumberlan d. in and upon one
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-08
BRIEF JOTTINGS.

Fred N. Irwin was fined 500 and costs
ON . search and seizure case in the mu-
nicipal court yesterday, and appealed.
being held In the sum OF $500. Simon
Abrams's case was continued until Fri
day.
The Unitarian Women's alliance will
meet this afternoon at 8 O'Clock.
The Bee cher club met with Mrs. Davis
Of Pine street yesterday afternoon. A
special programme Of original work was
enjoyed.
The draw-tenders Of Tukey's and
vaughan's bridges have returned the FOL
lowing statistics of travel over their
bridges on Tuesday. December 9th:
Tuksy's, 573 vehicles, $50 pedestrians. 6S5
persons riding. Vaughan ., 100 vehicle'.
500 pedestrians and 9oa persons ri5ing.
The clerks of the city treasurer's office
are preparing to summon delinquent tax
payers. Money is still coming In rapidly.
The temporary city loans OF $500, 900 have
been paid.
The funeral of the late George @. Pet
ers was held from No. 466 Cumberland
street. at II O'Clock yesterday morning.
Rev. Mr.. Perkins officiating. Intermens
was at Evergreen.
A case of scsrlet fever at No. SO Shsri-
dan street has been reported to the board
Of health.
About $50 priso ners are now In the
Cumberland Jail The number remained
nearly stationary for some time, q rare
occurrence at this season Of the year whom
the number usually mounts up rapidly.
Officer Skillings recovered q Trinity
bicycle yesterday afternoon which had
been stolen some time this week. in the
pawn shop Of Bernstein Brothers on
Fore street. The loss was reported to the
station yesterday. The wheel was No.
81. 0I3. and had been pawned for IS by q
wall dressed and gentlemanly appearing
fellow.
! A telephone has been placed In the
United States court. an instrument which
has long been needed In that place.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-08
MIX. SWEET READ.

There was a large and Interesting audi
snce At the Y. II. @. A. rooms Thursday
evening, the occasion bsisg . delightful
entertainment which was furnished by
Nj. Edward G. SWEET The affair was
under the auspices of the Womsn's Aux
Hilary Of the association, and 1t was
complsts success.
First Mr.. SWEET read selections from
David Harum and then followed the leo
turs on picturesque Mains." which was
illustrated BY many magnificent stsre-
opticon views.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-08
MAXWELL MURDER CASE.
witnesses Have Arrived Here bat VIII
Not Talk.

The witnesses In the Maxwell murder
case arrived In this city ON the early
morning train from the east Thursday in
the custody Of Deputy United States
Marshal Norton. They are the mem bers
of the Grew Of the schooner J. b. Van
Dussn on which the murder was oom-
mitssd and are the followingi Mate
Alder 7. Campben whose home 10 At
Chelfea. Mass, and 6samen Frank l..
Snowdon and John McIntire who live IN
New Brunswick. Thsss witnesses have
been especially instructed by the officials
to make no talk regarding the case.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-08
WEDDINGS.
DURGLN-BAKER.

A pleasant wedding occurred last Tues
day ct II a. m, at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. 1eo o. Durgin Of this city. The
contracting parties were their son. George
E.. and Miss Nellie B. Baker of Frye
burg. The near relatives and few
friends we're invited Mary pretty and
costly presents were given. The marriage
service was conducted by q brothsr-in-
law, the Rev. Andrew l.. Chase of Eliot
The bride and groom tIok the noon
train for Boston for q few days wedding
trim.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-08
THE BOILER ExPLoDED.

Yesterday forenoon the boiler used for
beating the building S3 Exchange street
suddenly exploded and made loud re.
port A trap door in the offios above
was burst open, but fortunately no one
was near.
In the basement. bricks, mortar and
ashes were strewn about and 10 was evil
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-08
CASTOR IA

Bears the signature of cHAs. II. FLETCHER.
In use for more than thirty years. and
The Kind Yoa Have .1iseays Boxghk.
CASTORIA
Bears the signature of cHAs. II. FLETCHER
In use for more than thirty years, and
The Kind Yoa Have .1lways Bosghf.
CASTORIA
Bears the signature of cHAs. II. FLETCHER.
In use for more than thirty years, and
The Kind Yoa Have <isgdys Bought
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-08

John Barry, with foros and srms. feloni-
ously, wilfully and Of hid. or their nsalios
him, the said John Barry, then and there
fslcniously, wilfully and OF his or their
malice aforsthought, did kin and muir
der. against the psaes Of said state and
contrary 70 the form OF the statute In
such case made and provided.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-08

dent that II any body had been near there
would have been serious accident.
\ As It was the damage was not large,
though the occupants of the lower floor
were pretty badly scared. The chemical
engine Was Summoned, but It's services
W6fs not required.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-08

mas been used over Fifty Years oy millions oil
mothers for their children while Tecthing.
with perfect success. 1t soothes the child.
sofiens tho gums. allays Pain. cures Wind
Colic regulates the bowels. and ID the best
remedy for Diarrhoea whether arising from
leething OF other causes. For sale BY Drug
sists In every part of the world. DO sure and
ask for Mrs. winslow's soothing Syrup. 20 cts
q bottls
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-08

New Wants, To Let FOR sale, Lost, Found
and similar advertisements will be found under
hair appropriate heads on page g.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-08
THE PRESS.
NEW ApvERTIsEMExTs TODAY.

y. n. libby Co.
Oren Hooper's Sons.
Owen. Moore q Co.
Rinas Bros. Co.
Bank Report-3
Art Exhibition.
Ira Y. Clark & Co.
Notics.
Merchant National Bank.
Commercial Milling Co,
D. Peck Co.
Johnston. Bailey a Co.
Eoudy g. Kent
Annual Meeting.
Malt breakfast Food.
Thomas J. Briggs.
L. q. Brunei.
ADJUSTMENTS.
Jefferson Theatre.
81 Stephens Church
Song Recital.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-08
SALE or ORIENTAL RUGS.

The Sale Of Valuable Oriental Rugs win be
continued by +. o. Bailey s. Co. at No. 2os
Middle street, today and saturday. The stock
embraces large number OF unusually hand
some designs, the prices being realized are
very low. 1t will be the opportunity OF the
season TO secure ine rug.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-08

IN the western section OF the city two fur
nIshed rpoms with board, 10 a strictly
pflvate family. First class reference given and
tequifSd. Address p. o. Box s7s. deeidiw
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-07
FASHIONABLE STATIONERY,
Simplicity and Elegance is Now the
Style in Paper.

from Harper Bazaar.
Into whatever eccentricities or follies
Fashion may lead her too ardent follow
ars for time she is pretty sure to turn
back, after a brief ramble, into the broad
road of common sense and good taste. This
tendency is marked just now in the style of
stationery, in a decided reaction from
everything bizarre, and a return to sim
plicity and :legance. Indeed plain white
note paper never goes out of style.
Cloudy grays and military blues are to be
seen in the newest papers, but the choice
Tor those who wish the correct thing
lles between cream and pearl white, or the
most delicate tntS in blue or bluiSh-gray,
which last is used quite as much as ever
and is in the best of-4aste
| However, there is still ample opportunity
| for the display of individuality and artistic
taste in the use of monogram or crest,
which has come to be almost an essential
part of ones stationery. The favorite
monogram dies are now a trifie smaller and
perhaps little simpler than those of last
season, though the extremely small ones
which We're shown for a time by the sta
TONERS never gained favor. very pretty
| little French design Is a rocco scroll of
gold surrounding little ground of glazed
paper of darker shade than the sheet it
self; straight, in the middle of the little
q und is the first name of the owner in
god script. 1t gives the effect of a little
enameled shield with an inscription, and
marking. Rings boW-knots, scrolls and
Wreaths about three-fouIths of inch in
diameter are among the newest caprice in
dies. Gold, silver and blue are the accept
ed colors, though the handsomely illumi-
mated designs in different metallic colors
are still used, particularly for crests. The
simple monograms, or even the three in
ft1al letters, are more favored now than
ever, and have the advantage of not being
| so expensive as the ring scroll dies.
When both the monogram and address are
to be used, the first is placed at the left
and the latter at the right corner of the
paper, or else both in the middle of the
| line. the address, of course, put under the
letters
particularly dainty and artistic effect
| is in delicate blue-gray paper with silver
crest and address. Cream-white paper looks
best with gold finish, apd pearl-white
with either silver or blue. The accepted
| sizes for stationery are five and fourth
by six and three-fourth inches for letter.
and four by five and one-half for note size
Visiting cards are gradually becoming
smaller in size. until most of them are now
about as small as the name and address
will permit. The shape is unchanged, and
the thinnest of cardboard is used. The Ro-
man lettering has increased in popularity,
until 1t now bids fair to entirely supersede
| the script, and the prejudice which at first
met this innovation Ia a long tablished
form has almost1vanished, as the newer
style is quite as elegant as the fina script,
and has the advantage of being more legi-
BILE, and of permitting the use of much
| smaller card than the old,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-07

porcelain shades have never been quite
satisfactory to many, who still cling TO the
softer effects of the silk drapa ries. One of
the newest fancies is for those shades
formed of o framework of metal gilt
wrought iron, etc, and set with large jew
els in imitation of various warm-colored
stones, or else with shell-shaped mother
of-pearl. or imita ton agate, or amber or
shell. But these substances seem to be
more generally favored for hanging lamps
and the small lanterns which light the
window recess, nook, or coy corner than
for standing lamps. A new odd shade is
made of small translucent shells strung
together and hung on a wire frame. Anoth-
er is formed of rnedallions held together
by metal frame work. And still another
represents a cOronet of satin deliberately
embroidered with gold and jewels.
Among the simpler dainty creations to
which the more conservative are wont to
cling, the prevailing idea Is for floral d.
signs. Wire shapes of all sizes for candles
and lamps are covered with sprays, fes-
tocnS and punches of wild roses butter
cups, daisies, lilies of the valley liacs, and
all flowers that can be grac fully punched
Sometimes several different kinds are used
upon one shade. and mixed in with them
are green leaves and long ribbon grasses
But the prettiest of all are made OF the silk
flower petals. and these have replaced en-
tirely the ruffies of silk and lace and crepe
paper, because, like them, they can b.
made at home. The petals, as they are
called, can be bought by the gross in all
solid tnts and shaded colors. The wire
shade is covered with gauze or thin muslin,
and on this the petals are pasted. row after
row. until il is entirely covered and the
desired umbrella shape is produced. Some
tim a lace ruffie is pasted under the last
row of petals to produce more flaring eff
feet. The finished shade is as dainty and
feathery as a flower, and simple enough to
satisfy the most ardent believer in thu
charm of simplicity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-07
The Care of Clothing.
From Harper's Bazaar.

rom IdHai-
Garments hanging in a wardrobe or folded
away in a drawer should be frequently talk
en- out shaken and aired, while those which
are in actual use ought at night, or when
ever the wearer changes them, to be care
fully disposed, so that they may not be tum-
bled and creased. The adoption of this simple
precaution will prevent the rapid wear and
tear which make clothing look Old while
it is still in reality new. The neglected
frock or coat shut up in a closet and for
gotten for weeks may easily be a prey to
the moth, and the gown which never sees
the sunshine energies from its seclusion
subtly the worse for wear, though ii has
not been worn. Woe to the feckless per-
son who never brushes his clothing when he
takes it off at night and who losses ii hither
and yon or throws it down in a heap in
with an air of having slept in his clothes.
and will appear at a manifest disadvantage
when compared with the neat and tidy lndt-
vidual to whom clothes are possession to
he cared for and an Acknowledged respon-
sibilify. Not of course, a responsibility of
the highest order, but still one to be con-
sidered and taken into account.
There is an art of the housewife which
"gars aid claithes luke amaist as guide as
new" and he or she who regards this will
see that loose buttons are fastened securely,
that missing hooks and eyes are replaced,
and that trimmings are freshened and re-
newed whenever they become soiled or
limp. Care of detail in the daily mending
and brushing, the occasional spOnging and
pressing. and, in short the intelligent and
systematic supervision of clothing Will prove
the wisest economy. lessening expense in
pleasure which the wearer Of good clothes
is SlIppOSed to eniOy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-07

city for description of the costliest dress
es recently made I was told of a toilet the
material for which had been woven to order
in a foreign loom in reproduction of an old
French brocade; the ground white, the
flowers in very delicate pinks and greens
with threads of real gold This dress was
made with white satin underslSrt trim
med with silver embroidery and edged with
Il gold fringe. The overdress was a prin-
cess robe of the brocade edged with sable
and a ruche of pink tulle and embroidered
with flowers following in part the brocade
pattern and done in gold and silver; cost,
about 81 100
A second dress was of velvet shading
from a tea-rose yellow to flame color. Cut
low for evening wear and with long train.
this costume had instead of sleeves double
row of diamonds crossing one shoulder,
and the other a black ostrich feather,
kept in place by string of small diamonds:
cost. $500; part of this in exquisite nastur-
tium embroidery in silk and jewels.
A white mOire mantle. long and full, half
fitting at the sides, but loose in front and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-07

brilliant illumination il Giving Way
To soft, DiTused Light.


No more brilliant Examinations and hard
white or red lights, drawing ones ayes 10
their binding brightness, and leaving a
CHASTITY paleness mixed in with the shad-
o"s III out-of-the-way corners. Instead
there must be Il steady soft-shaded light,
which is secured by numerous lamps or
o1EiIes, or both, so arranged and adjusted
'ii'L each VIII be adapted to meet its own
particular requirements. and to do its own
part IN producing the effect which all to-
gethsr are designed to give.
The work Of lighting a home with taste
and discrimination has become an art in
WFleh on-'s own judgment must do the
greater part The chief effect to be desired
Is a warm rvstful glow, and the thing most
10 Dee avoided Is any central or conspicuous
points OF light which will attract the eye
10 the light Lamps are almost exclusively
Us II. with the assistance of the little wax
cA iapcrs. which in pretty candeIabra are
always acceptable ornaments, either light
ed or unlighted. Thu desired effect is pro-
ou--I by the proper distribution and shad-
ms winch can only he decided by expert
n-tnt. always remembering that no single
liGlt IS 10 be taxed 10 the utmost of its
power and that the suggestion of largeness
dHi hospitality is given by keeping the re-
mole corners. particularly in room which
Is longer than ITS width, tritie brighter
than the center At times Il peculiarly at
tractive result is secured by making
ra-ii.l''t HptN OF coy corner "A NeFltdDlG
bower OF bTilliancy. though for the most
part II l. preferred to keep these little re-
cess my$teriuusly shadowy by means of
heavy iraperieS and q single small hang
IN lamp or lantern, giving q dim religious
Light.
IL regard to style, every thing is used and
ali varieties. from the great hail lamps of
bronze. glass or porcelain, that stand seven
feet high, to the tiny bits of china or cut
glass for the boudoir or corner. and the
sun smaller silver candlesJick which is
ROW necessary adjunct to my lady's writ
ing desk and dressing table. The only rule
10 be followed IS suitablaness and use that
the lamp may harmonize with the other or
lumcuts in the room as well as do its part
in the work of lighting. However, in the
matter OF shades We find great opportunity
for the display OF taste and fancy; for the
shade Is very much in evidence, and neces-
sarily 50. AT the moment there seems to
be q divided preference for shades of glass
porcelain and metal These are always in
soft tints and for the most part Opaque so
that the light is quite as much toned as ty
the silk and lace creations, which have gen.
orally been more popular. However, these
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-07


There is perfect mania for chains Of all
KINDS, and there seems to be no limit to
the number with which women load them
selves down. Many of these ieweled chains
are beautiful and correspondingly expcn-
sive. AT one time. and not very long Ego.
either, II was not considered at all good
style for women to appear i'm the street
laden down with Jewels. bat this craze for
chains has apparently worked a revolution.
The amethyst chains interspersed with
pearls, the gold chains with gold and tur-
quoise, the pearl chains, and the Set chains
are all extremely pretty. These chains are
used ostenSlbly Ter some purpose. on one
is hung heart-shaped locllet the watch
is attached to another a third is Tor a
lofgnette and fourth FOR a mum chain
while there is always one intended for
ornament alone.
IL Is a mistake to suppose that the imlta-
uon jewels are Of necessity cheap. on the
contrary, they are quite eNpensive-that is
the good limitations. The imitation pearls
are so perfect that only an expert can tell
lhem from the real. Even the very Door
ones cost from 81 to SO string. These
ropes or strings of pearls are very becona-
ing with the evening gowns. One long
string without any fastening Is put around
the throat two or three times-as many
umes, IN fact. as 1t will pass around the
neck. Then there are the single strings of
pearls, and also the collars made of several
strings and with the diamond slides. An
odd fancy is to have either the little seed
pearls in these collars or several strings
of them, and the slide Is then set with inli-
tation diamonds. or even- K desired with
the real stones, when the pearls will be ini-
tation. Indeed. never before were initiation
and real jewels worn together TO the same
extent that they are now.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-07

From the New York Herald
The long skirt, which has superseded the
short trim length women have so long en-
joyed, and which is appropriately called
even by its advocates, "a street sweeper,
affords an opportunity for the cynical OBJ
server of feminine ways to enjoy the re-
newed gracelessness of skirt holdings. Moth.
ing is more conducive TO the proper appear
ance of these long skirts, as well as their
continued usefulness than the correct han
ding of their over length, to keep them clear
from the sidewalk and yet not to offend by
over-eXposure.
Some women grab their skirts a short dis
lance below the waist, lift them carelessly
and continue their way, careless of what
others may think of or suffer from their ap-
pearance. Others catch the skirt at one side
oblyious of the fact that the back and 9th =
or side are dragging disastrously. Some.
again. are contented to lift the skirt only
when particularly dirty spot calls for ac-
ton, and for the most part let their skirts
drag and carry away an accumulation of
refuse for an added Item to their tailor
bills.
The proper way is matter for the fntli-
vidual woman to study by means of a mir
TOR, close observation or a lesson or two In
Delsartean methods. She must know the
possibilities of her own figure as well as it's
own shortcomings. Some women can do
nothing ungracefully. The best way for one
of the less favored is TO study the WAYS of
a graceful woman.