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The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-03-23
TWO DEAD,
MANY INJURED
Lose Their Heads and Jump From the
Window to the Pavement Below
Injured Doing Well.

OMAHA, March 81. Comparatively
insignificant in material destruction,
but appalling in its harvest of death
and suffering, was fire that partially
destroyed the Patterson block at Sew
enteenth and Douglas streets this after
noon. Two of its victims have died !;
one more Is not expected to live, and
about twenty others are suffering from
broken limbs and burned and lacerated
flesh.
The blaze started just after O'Clock
from gasoline stove explosion in a
room In the rear of the third floor of the
building and next to the elevator shaft.
1t was not discovered until it had spread
to the adjoining apartments, and the
entire floor was filled with smoke and
flames. About twenty members of the
women's lodge of Maccabees were at
tending committee meeting in a wait
ing room in front of the middle of thu
building, on the same floor.
They were unconscious of danger unit
the janitor threw open the door and
told them to get out before the fame
cut them off. The warning came to-
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-03-23
As the season of the year when pnt

As the season of the year when pneu-
monia, la grippe, sore throat. coughs,
colde, catarrh, bronchitis and lung
troubles are to be guarded against,
nothing ''is a fine substitute" will
"answer the purpose" or is ''just as
good'' as One Minute Cough Cure. That
is the one infallible remedy for all lung,
throat or bronchial troubles. Insist
vigorously upon having it If something
else' is offered you. Snipes-Kinersly
Drug Co.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-03-23
story ofa SLAVE.

TIE be bound hand and foot for years
by the chains of disease is the worst
form of slavery. Geo. D. Williams, of
Manchester, Mich, tells how such a
slave was made free. He says: "My
wife has been SO helpless for five years
that she could not turn over in bed
alone. After using two bottles of Elec-
trio Bitters, she is wonderfully i'm
proved and able to do her own work. y
This supreme remedy for female dis
eases quickly cures nervousness, sleep
lessness, melancholy, headache, back
ache, fainting and dizzy spells. This
miracle working medicine is a godsend
to weak, sickly. run down people. Every
bottle guaranteed. Only so cents. Sold
by Blakeley and Houghton, druggists. 6
You need have no boils If vou will
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-03-23
JOHN SHERMAN
NOT DEAD
Yesterdays Dispatch Announcing His
Demise on the Steamer Paris Was
Erroneous.

John Sherman is not dead. The dis
patch received by the New York Evening
Telegram Tuesday and put on the wires
by the Associated Press, was erroneous.
Mr.. Sherman is now reported improving,
with fair chances for recovery.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-03-23
The Pope's Condition.

ROME. March 21.-The pope's physi-
clan, DIR. Lapponi, and Professor Maz-
zaoni visited his holiness at 5 o'clock
this afternoon and found his general
health good and the seat of the recent
operation in excellent condition. While
conversing with them the pope ex-
pressed deep grief at the false stories
circulated as to his health, especially
reports about second operation, which
had SO disturbed Catholics deeply in
terested in his welfare.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-03-23

You need have no boils if you will
take Clarke & Falk's sure cure for boils.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-04
TIE NAp.ONA AL GUARD.

The board Of examination will meet at
tn Adjutant Generals office on Wednss-
dap. October is, 1892. at 10 O'Clock a. IN. :,
to inquire into the qualification for their
respective offices OF persons who have
been elected or appointed to offioss In the
National Guard of the State of Maine,
as follows;
First Infantry--Sergesnt James b.
Graham. Captain (slect); Sergeant WAL
ter W. Smith. Second Lieutenant (elect)
Company n.
Second Infantry Lieutenant
Fen b. Thompson, Captain (eiect); Der
uard w. Sawyer. First Lie utenant.
(elsct); +. Elbridgs, Second Lieutenant
(eleot). Captain Olin NJ. Smith, Com.
pany l., appointed Fret Lisutenant and
Inspector of Rifle Practice; Second Lieu
tenant Edward s. Wade. appointed First
Lisutenant and Adjutant; Sergeant Wal.
lace A. Purneli, appointed Birst Lien
enant and Quartermaster; and any other
persons who may be ordered to appear he.
fore it.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-04
FINES AND LIQUOR sELLERs.

For the three months ending last Sat
urday the fines paid into the county Of
Cumberland for liquor seizures alone
amounts to see. 1879. This Is for the Port
land fines alone and enough las been
COLLECTED from other places TO make the
amount more than $4,000. Last year
sli,s0S "a was paid into the Superior
court for all kinds of tneS, ana in the
Portland Municipal court 5000 In all was
collected from all kinds Of fines, includ-
Ing liquor fines. The total amount PAID
into the county treasury for the l2
months of last year was SIS s)3 "a This
was for IL months and included every
thing, while the first amount stated is
for nine months and includes only liquor
fines.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-04
Personal.

Mr.. J. Fl. Lamson and son. J Harry
Lamson. win 10 in Boston Thursday,
Friday aud Saturday. Of this week. at
tending the convention Of the Phutog-
rapbsrs' Club OF New England.
Dr. swsssy and wife leave today for q
trip into the country.
Commissioners Of Public Works George
N. Bernald has gone to New York. HIS
win be absent about a week.
Mrs Geo. +. French. who has recently
returned from Rangeley, has been recalled
BY the illness OF her sister Mira. Yorke
Miss Isabelle Percy Of Oakland, CAL.
the granddaughter Of MIR. ID. W. Clark,
will spend the coming year in Portland.
Miss Percy viii attend the Way nfie etc
school
Mrs. Samuel Peters and daughters are
with Mira o. q. Elweil. Neal street
Miss Amy Peters who is a sophomore at
Mount Holyoke. win remain with her
mother for the present.
Mrs. l.. NJ. N. stevens left yesterday
for the West. She attends the Ohio, Iowa
and Indiana W. q. T. u state conven ;.
lions, and after few days In Chisaso
goes on to Seattle for the 26sh annual
of the National W. q. 4. U.
Miss Anna A. Gordon accompanies her.
Roscoe b. Buzzell, the wsIl-known
livery man OF watervilie, accompanied ~
w. W. Lewis OF the waterville Sentinel
are in this city for few days on bust
ness
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-04
HARBoR news.
items of Interest Picked Up Along tbs
water Front.

The tug Cumberland arrived yester.
day and steamed ont, having In TOW
barges Q and No. 16
The tow boat A. Dsmarsss met with
an accident Monday while alongside the
barkentine Jessie Mc5regor, Just of the
Marine railway wharf. Her connecting
rod broke. driving the follower ur
through the cylinder head. Engineer
Bolton was knocked down by the break.
ing OF the cylinder head, but was not 90.
riously hurt. The tow bont CA. Warren
went 20 the assistance II the Demnress
and towsd her to Central wharf where
repairs win be made.
The time table Of the ferry boat will
not be changed this month as was intend
ed. 1hs summer time tabi, will be con-
tinued until the Asst Of November.
The loostsr arrivals we're: Eva Mo-
Michel. 5000; Viola Brewer, 1000; Lizzie
and May, 5000.
George A. Hartford. who has been In
the eaulking business since 1867, will TO
tire. He has been on Custo Hous !.
wharf for the past seven years.
1he Planet Mercury OF the Thomson
lima, sailed from Shields on Sunday for
Portland.
The q A. Dlckey ia hauled up for re-
pairs Il win take fortnight to do the
lob.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-04
BRIEF JOTTINGS.

Letters received here from Hon. Kdwin
c. Burleigh state that he has advice
from the navy department that plans
ard specifications for the new lightship
for Portland barber are now complete
and will be advertised for In few days
Construction will be rushed as rapidly
no possible.
In the U. S. circuit court yesterda
morning the petit jury came in and was
excused dnally, there being NO cases for
trial this term.
The Wednesday club held its first
meeting Monday with the president, Mrs.
II. L. Houghton. Bowdoin street. The
afternoon was given up to vacation notes.
The Monday club met with Miss Inez
A Blanchard, who gave an interesting
paper on the Duomo illustrated with
many photographs and engravings. The
next meeting will be held with Mrs.
Afro f. Chase. Mrs Randall johnson
viii represent the club at the Maine
Federation meeting.
Mrs. George w. Stehrns Is among the
new members Of the school room uecora-
SAoh mrs ~ "a 4ScE 10 o0hlr-
man.
About O'Clock Monday night small
BOY was struck by bicycle on Portland
street, near the foot Of High, and sus.
tained ssvere cuts and bruises about the
head. He was removed to house In the
neigh borhood by onlookers.
The regular meeting of Congress
Square obrrch mission olrole will be held
this afternoon at 8 O'Clock in the ladies'
parlor.
The Pine Tree club will hold the first
meeting of the season on Friday evening
at T72 Congress street.
AT the Gospel tent, corner Pearl and
Lincoln streets, Capt. Charles Calcord
will speak this evening at 7.8O, and give
his experience how he was delivered
from the cannibals while mate of the ship
Morning Star on the Island Nounoute
Capt. .. A. Andrews of the bark Levi
Andrews, will accompany him. All
should hear him.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-04
THE JURY WAS DISCHARGED.

The petit jury in the United State
court came In yesterday, but there being
NO cases for trial the jurymen were dis
charged. The jury was made up as fol
lows:
Freeman G. Farnham, Auburn.
Nathan p. Woodman, Auburn.
james Woodard, Augusta.
Frank l.. Pond, Augusta.
Julius Waterman. Bangor.
Charles W. Coffin, Bangor
Wallace A. Dykemsn, Houlton.
W Selden Porter, Houlton.
Robert w. jackson, Portland.
William II Birnio, Portland.
Willis A. Bailey, Skowhegan.
Delbeft II. Smiley. Skowhegan.
John S Kniahe Topsham.
William j. Wilson, Iopsham.
William b Woud, WaterviIle.
tred A. Wing, Materville.
Laforest Brown, Wilton.
Charles l.. Green. Wilton.
Almanzer kaliook, WindhAm.
Charles r. Senter. Windhan.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-04
Eastman Bros. g Bancroft
SIEVERWARE
SALE.

We have large stock OF sterling
silver and Rogers best plated ware
made by the international Silver Pate
Co, VIII CHI has absorbed all the prin-
clpa factories OF this country.
During the month OF October we
shall make especial low prices on all
these goods. Rogers best knives.
81 % per dozen; teaspoons, $1.99 per
dozen; dessert spoons, 1914 per dcz-
en-; labe spoons, $500 Der dozen, and
forks, So 90 per dozen. S;ering ST.
yer teaspoons. 50 70 per set. We have
over thousand pieces Of sterling sill
YER TO show you.
We have large LOT Of silverware
that We shall sell at 90 per cent dis
count to make room for our Christmas
goods, and if you wish anything in the
silver Inc we can suit you. and give
you lower prices than any dealer in
this or any other city.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-04
CASTORrA

Bears the signature of cHAs. II FLETCHER.
In use for more than thirty years, and
The Kind Yon Have hiways Bosghk
cASToRIA
Bears the signature of cHAs. II. FLETcHBR-
In use for more than thirty years, and
The Kind YoH Hass Als1aJs BoEghL
cAsToRIA
Bears the signature OF cHAs. Fl. FLETCHER.
In use Tor more than thirty years, and
The Kind You Have -Alvays Bought.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-04
IHE COMING 5. 5. CONVENTION

Tomorrow evening at the close of Rev.
Smith Bsrker's Bible class at YMC.A.
rooms. the superintndents and intereats d
workers will meet to perfect plans to en-
tertain the State S. S. Convention, Oc-
tober e4-26. Portland is doing lions
share Of convention entertainment this
season, but Portland is equal to just one
more, and that will be royalty welcomed.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-04
TOILET ARTICLES.

Conveniently located at the front Of
the store is our enlarged and improved
Toilet Goods and Small Wares De-
partment. Here you will find any
kind OF Perfumery, Powders. Soaps,
Brushes, Manicure Sets. or similar
articles you may be needing.
Dry Goods store prices on all these
goods,
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-04
VETERAN FIREMEN.

A nesting of the members that are GO
ing to the muster at Haverhiii was held
at the Veterans rooms tuesday evening.
The meeting was adjourned to Wednesday
at 7.SO o'clock. They. will leave the
Union station Thursday morning at
seven o'clock. Tickets can be had at the
depot.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-04

Mr.. T. c. Mc.Gouldric Mgr. for NJ.
Steinert & Sons Co., SIT Congress St..
Portland. Me. has received letter ask
ing hira to placed steinway plano in
Nine. Marcella Sembrlch's room at her
hotel for her use during the Maine MI.
sic Festival.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-04
THREE CHILDREN KILLED.

Cornville, October 3. --Gsorge Judkins,
a former resident Of Cornville, while on
his way West with his three children on
an excursion train was run into by a
freight train and his three children who
were sleeping in the Pullman were killed
outright. His father in Cornville has been
notified Of the sad affair but has received
nothing definite from him.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-04
WHAT SHE WORE"

Is the title of a pictorialhis-
tory of woman'S dress, a
copy Of which we shall pre-
sent to applicants in person
or by mail until our supply
is exhausted.
This history is In convenient PAM
phlet form and contains besides des-
criptive reading matter twenty-four full
page colored plates showing women's
d'ess Of the different periods from the
year 1909 to the present time.
The Illustrations are by "Japhet' of
Paris after designs and under the d.
rection Of Monsieur E. Felix. the ia
nous dress modeller Of Paris. The
Work is edited by Felix.
Our object in publishing and dstrib
uting this little history is to emshasze
the fact that right here in Portland.
in our store. you may find dress ma
terials Of real elegance and Of such
beauty and adaptibiity that by their
intelligent use artistic dressing is pos
sible, II, as we hope, you avail your
self Of the opportunity Of getting one of
these books we are sure you will find
In it many practical ideas in dress de-
sign and'co harmony in dress. Most
advertisements you read hurridlg. if at
all, and throw away. This is an ad-
verti,ement. but we think that you will
be Inclined to look II through with con-
siderable interest and to keep it for
future reference.
We have only about five hundred
copies so, If you want one, we should
suggest that you come for it socn.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-04
LOST TWO FINGERS.

George Drew, who is employed at the
Portland Stove Foundry, had his right
hand caught In ouz plansr yesterday
forenoon and lost portion of his thumb
and two fingers. DIR. Cousins YVES called
and dressed the wound.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-04
A SEWALL SHIP LAUNCHED.

Bath, October 8--The mammoth steel
ship. Edward Sewall, was launched from
tue yard of her builders, Arthur Sewall
81 Co., in Bath, at eleven O'Clock Tues
day. She was christened by Miss Blanche
Sewall The vessel Is the 9sth one of the
stsunch fleet built on the banks of the
Kennsbsc by the Sewalls and is the fourth
steel vessel constructed by the firm.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-04
NECKWEAR.

An attractive line Of dainty Neck
wear for you to admire II not to pur-
chase.
Stock Collars In elaborate designs.
Lace and Muslin Ties
Silk and Crepe Scarfs
Lace Jabols. Liberty boas
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-04
OBITUARY.
SAMUEL d. ARNOLD.

Samuel ID. Arnold, the Oldest business
man in Skowhegan, died at his home
Monday forenoon. He was born In
raris Hill, Me-, MAY 20, 1916 He went
to Skownegan In 1873. He was In mer-
camille business Sc years. He married
Miss Sarah PhIlbrick OF skowhegan, and
to them were born two children, who
survive him: George d. Arnold, for
many years in trade In Skowheuap, now
In New Mexico. and Mrs. Nathaniel l.
Owen, with whom MIR. Arnold resided
at the time of his death, on Pleasant
street.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-04
FANS.

OF gauze or silk with painted de-
signs. Vatican figures, or laced trim
med. dainty affairs just suitable for
society events,
inexpensive Japanese Fans in
quaint and novel styles.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-04
Mrs. win.iow's soothing syrup.

Mrs. Winsiow's SOOTHING syrup.
has Teen used over Fifty Years oy millions OF
mothers for their children while Teething.
Nth psrfsot success. It soothes the child.
.oiiens the gums allays Pain. cures Wind
Cole, regulates tSs bowels. and Is the best
temedy for DlarrhoeA whether arising from
eething or other causes For sale by Drug
Fists in every part OF the world. Be sure and
Q bottls
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-04
JANIS L. SMALL.

James Lewis Small of B,ddeford, a
highly esteemed citizen who had been
employed at the Hardy machine chop for
many years, died at the hume Of his
sister. Mrs. Frank Mason, In Limerick,
Sunday, after very short illness. Mr.
and Mrs. small were on a carriage drive
through the country They reached
Limerick and were visiting his sister.
Sunday he died after brief Illness
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-04
PRINCIPAL OF OAKDALE GRAN.
MAR SCHOOL.

Miss Ada L. Davis has been appointed
principal of the Oakdale Grammar and
Primary school, She was promoted from
the Butler school.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-04
HANDKERCHIEFS.

Scalloped, Embroidered. Hem
stitched, Lace Edged All the pop
ular fancies in Handkerchiefs as we'll
as the fine, sheer Linen preferred by
many.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-04
''TREFOUSSE"
"MONARCH'

are two Of our leading Cloves which
we especially recommend.
We carry large line. of Plque.
Mocha. SUICIDES, and real French Kid,
and all desirable shades are well re-
presented,
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-04
WEDDINGS.
CLARKE-PHlNNEY.

a pretty home wedding occurred in this
city at 2 80 p. m, yesterday, at the resi-
dence of Mr.. Geo. II. Morse, spring
street, this city. when MIR. Morse's niece,
Miss Patronella q. Clarke. of 6orham,
was married to MIR. Marshall III. phinney,
Of Lowell, Mass, formerly OF Gorham.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
George Lewis, ID. D., pastor of the Con-
erpgational church ut South Berwick,
Me-, and an old friend of the con tracing
parties. The parior WAS prettily de- orat-
ed with potted lants, fiowers and ever
green. The bride was married In taste
full travelling suit, and carried bouquet
OF roses. Only relatives and few friends
were present collation. was served
alter ceremony, and at g p. IN. Mr.. and
Mrs. Phinney left for boston, on their
way to their future home, in Lowell
Mass. where they are to reside at No. 10
Oak street. There were many beautiful
presents. There were no cards.
SALISBURY. DARaAH.
Monday evening, occurred the welding
Of Miss Mary Burlsigh Darrah of Water
Vile. and Lowell u. Salisbury, OF bar
Harbor. The wedding party was head d
b' the usaers, Frank Alden and Writ
Brown, both classmates of the groom at
Colby, who, as they enteres, unrolleh the
carpet over which the party walked to
the altar. The maid Of honor, Ais
Annie Dunbar, preceded the bride, who
entered leaning on the arm of her father,
j. q. Darrah. Ihe bride was met at the
altar by the groom, attended by Lesnaer
Higgins of Bar Hsrhor, as the grooms-
man. The ceremony was performed by
kev. G. $. LefiinEwsli pastor OF the st
Savior church at Bar Harbor, the ring
service being used.
At the conclusion Of the ceremooy MIR
and Mrs. Salisbury left on the Pullman
for Montreal, where they ere to speud
their honeymoon of two weeks On their
return they viii reside at Bar Harbor.
where MIR. Salisbury holds a responsible
position as head salesman with Max
franklin. He is graduAts of Colby in
the class of '92.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-04

Cures Group, sore throat, pulmonary
troubles-Monarch over pain of every
sort DIR. Thomas Eoleotrin Oil
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-04
GLOVES.

For smooth. perfect fitting Cloves
come TO our Glove Deartment. We
sell the best makes because we find
them more satisfactory.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-04
WEDDING RINGS.

One hundred Of them to select from An
styles. all weights. all prices In TO- IA and Is
kt Gold. Largest and sest stock OF rings
IN the city. A thousand OF them. MCKINNEY,
the Jeweler, Monument square iune7du
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-04

New Wants. To Let. For sale, Lost, Found
Knd similar advertisements will be found under
thair appropriate heads on page :.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-04
THE PRESS.
NEW ADvERTIsEMENTs TODAY.

Eastman Bros. & BaDcroft
J. e falneE.
ONr ~. Auun q Co
VIII ofi's Dancing School
Ciessey. Jcnes q Allen.
Llea ellyn NJ. Leighton.
Rines HTos. o.
New udlt0rium,
Loring. Snort 3 Harmon.
Mckinney.
Oren Hooper's Sons.
FINANCIAL
n. W. Harris & Co.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-04

Wtha Greater with and better a
VY60 and with Heowet and
M EIN At least you you
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-04
S9.99 WATCH.

20 year gold filed case Waltham or Elgin
Nickel movement, warranted 10 be the best
watch for the money. MCKINNEY, the
jeweler Monument Square. ies
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-04
FUR JACKETS.

Although we anticipated large demand have been
number Of Fur Jackets have already sold buying garments
aim first irrespective Of prices wearing
Fur We showing and becoming styles
$4,000 down.
The Near Seal $45ooto nearly
Seal than anything produced and expcdto
than the ordinary
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-04
SEPARATE SKIRTS.

In Skirts SIS 90 We have will find
ton one OF our $500 Skirts from the first put
Rainy Day Skirts ard Bicycle Skirts specially carry
all made large stock all plaid goods
$500, s6.75. $3.50 up TO $3.50
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-04
OUR ELECTRIC SEAL JACKETS 4

remarkably cheap LOOKS vel ana VIII
Electric Seal Coat We sell small profit
In Furs besides line
worthy inspection We carry Dry Fu
everything from the cheapest o
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-04
FALL JACKETS.

Our entire Fall Jacket SALE 1t selection praciica
reasonable There tysh aunty
Coat for comfort and warmth wea from $500
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-04
FALL SUITS.

For general during the Fail Winter
favor than both Ladies and Misses showing
and handsome styles at all prices from $1,000 $4,000
Among the addedto past
Black double breasted heavy
Suits in stylish mixtures, double breasted and fitting
throughout with silk. $1,000
Navy blue Boadcoh Suits. satin lined $1,000
Misses Suits five plain qualities
$3.50 and $500
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-14
VARIETY SPRINGS.

Augusta County. Va. Open June 9Th to
October list. 1899. These Spr nlss situated
on tho c. \ @. Il. Il. in north mountai
range OF the .Nicshauies. offer many I'D :
N1utacSs. Sin varieties of water. hot an 1
cold heating baths. improvements new /;
nicely furni shed: service good; rates rca .
sonaDle Wr.te Tor booklet aEd terms
Special rates Tor June and Septembc Al
dress II. q. E!CHELBERGER. Variety
springs. Va. Je2-2.n
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-14
Allegheny Springs, Va.

Recommended by the Medical Society OF
Virginia. IS celebrated for its cures OF
dyspepsia in its various forms. Most cS-
tended and beautiful grounds in the noun
taiuS. -
For descriptive pamphlet. terms. test-
monials. &c. write 10
my25-2m Z. A. COLHOUN. Prop.