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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-22

from. ! believe tho last years II the can
tury will be joyous ones, but I dom,
mean by that that the money win be az
/, tracted without pain for Method,sts who
have never given anything will be called
upon" DIR. Mills closed his brief appsel
by expressing the hope that the Maine
conference would appoint its twentieth
century contribution COMMITTEES and
earnestly take up this work.
Rev. d. J. l.. Hurlburt OF New York,
representing the sunday school associa-
ton, was introduced and made an earnest
appeal in its behalf, speaking of the i'm.
portance of the work and the desirabilIty
of using the deaominational Sunday
school literature.
Rev. F. L. Hart of Chicago represent
ing the church board of Insurance, spoke
In explanation of the plan of insurance
through church organization, which has
received the sanction of the general as.
sembly.
The INSTRUMENTATION committee
was represented by Prof. b. f. Hayes of
the Free Baptist church, Rev Il. A..
Royal of the Baptist and Rev. L. X.
smith Of the Congregational. all whom
delivered short and Interesting addresses.
To these remarks an appropriate re-
Spouse was made by the Bishop. He
spoke of the cooperation of the denomi-
nations at Chautauqua aud told of the
service once held there when representa-
tives OF a numb Der of the leading denomi-
nations were each given twenty minutes
to express their beliefs, the condition be.
ing that they should not Introduce into
their remarks any references to the beliefs
OF others First came distinguished
Baptist clergyman, who gave his hearers
real Baptist speech. during which the
Baptists began to applaud. 81 told them
they ,uust stop that" said the Bishop.
81 said didn't object to Baptists ap-
plause, but IL they set the example, when
the turn of the Methodists came tho
speaking would be drowned by the
thunders of the applause.
Bishop Vincent lisa firm believer In
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-22
BATES WON DEBATE.
Result of Annual OratorieaI Contest
with Colby.

Lewiston, April 211.-The annual de-
bate between Colby and Bates colleges held
in this city tonight before an audience
of about 1900, resulted in victoryfor
the latter. 1t was one of athe best ever
held between the two colleges. The
question: Resolved, that the concen-
tration of population into the cities of
the United States during the last 40 years
has been too great for the best interest
of our country" The affirmative was
supported by Colby and the negative by
Bates. The Colby contestants were Lib
by Hudson and Lawrence; Bates, Cath
ron, Merrill and Robbins.
The judges were Prof. Wright Hon.
Richard Webb of Portland and Judge Fl.
C. Peabody OF Portland.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-22
OBITUARY.
LII. COLONEL CHARLES 5. ILsLEY

LII. COLONEL CHARLES S. ILSLEY.
The death of Lieutenant Colonel
Charles s. Isley, U. S. A. retired. is
reported from Salt Lake City, Utah.
Colonel Ilsley was 81 years of age He
was born in Portland, and first became a
soldier April 20, 1861. when he enlisted as
private in Co. Q, list New York volun-
teers. He was honorably discharged on
July 30 of that year, returned to Maine
and became a captain in the Fifteenth
Maine Infantry, W here he served until
March 20, 1865 Then he became a captain
in the 9th N. Y. artillery, where he
served until July 10, 1865.
In 1866 Captain Ilsley entered the regu-
lar army as u second lieutenant Of the
10th Infantry. He was promoted at once
to first lieutenant. In 1870 he was as.
signed to the First Cavalry, and shortly
after was transferred to the Seventh Cav
airy. He became captain in 1871, and
a major in 1892.
For long time Captain Ilsley was at
tached to the staff of Major General John
Pope, when the latter commanded the de-
partment of Missouri at Fort Leaven-
worth. lie saw much service on the
plains. He was IA high-minded gentleman
much respected in the service.
He Is survived by three brothers, Joseph
and Daniel Ilsley of Chelsea. Mass, and
George l.. Ilsley of Exeter, N H., and
two sisters, Mrs. J. y. Batoheldsr and
Mrs. Paul of Chelesa, Mass. The body
will be brought to Chelsea for burial.
RUFUS W. NOBLE.
Rufus w. Noble. well known employe
of the Boston g. Maine shop in South
Portland, whore he has worked for many
years as blacksmith, died on Thursday
MIR. Noble has lived in this city for many
years. He was working at his trade for
the Eastern railroad when the call for vol
unteers was made. in. 1861. He volunteered
in Co. b, LIST Maine regiment and served
his term opt. On returning he resumed
his place in the railroad shops and has
continued there ever since. Mr.. Noble
was member of Bosworth post and also
of the Veteran Firemen having been an
old time fireman in former days, He
leaves Il widow and one daughter, child
of his former wife.
The funeral services will be held at Bos-
worth post hall at $50 p. M. Sunday.
Burial will be at Forest City cemetery.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-22
SCHEDULE.


Six of the leading high schools of Maine
have formed a baseball league aud the
following schedule has been arranged:
April 37-Gardiner at Angus a, Lewis
ton at Auburn, Waterville at Freeport.
A pril S9-Freeport at Auburn.
May 5-Augu-ta at Lewiston, Freeport
at u alter i'll.
May 6-Augusta at Auburn, Freeport
al Ga diner. Lewiston at Matsrville.
NAY i--Lewiston at Gardiner
May 13-Lrwi ton at Augusta, Auburn
at Freeport, q trdineI at Waterville.
lay 10 ariiner at Lewiston.
Ny -Gardlner at Auburn. Lewiston
at export, Watsrville at Aususts.
May s6-Aunurn at Augusta, Waterville
ut Gardiner.
May 27-Auburn at Gardiner. Augusta
mt Freeport.
May so-Fresport at Lewiston, Auburn
at Waterivlle.
June 8-Gardiner at Freepcrt, Augusta
at Weterville.
June g. Wateryilie at Auburn.
June lo-Ereeport at Augusta, Water
Willie at Lewiston.
June f6-Lewiston at Auburn.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-22

Our Toilet Goods De-
partment keeps all of the
principal Hair TONES
and other special pre-
parations which were
made and sold in Port
land by Coverings Hair
store for SO many years.
You can also get here
DR.. Wellman's Tooth
Powder; another local
preparation,-one of the
best of it's kind.
Several new odors In
the Woodwork Perfume
line have Just been re-
ceived.
Witch Hazel In pint
earthern jugs. Superior
Ammonia prepared in our
own laboratory; imported
Bay Rum In bulk, to put
in you own bottles Seid.
litz Powders, jamaica
Ginger and Spirits Of
Camphor In small con-
venient packages Hud-
nuts Russian Violet
Sachet Powder, the best
In the world. This de-
partment is full of Special
things you'll not find
elsewhere.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-22
TOOK NATIVES BOATS.

London, April 21.-According to a letter
received here today from British naval
officer at Apia. dated March IS, the Brit
ish cruiser Porpoise, Captain Sturds In
order, TO cripple the rebels, cruised
around the coast Of Upolu, burning and
carrying of ali the toats of the natives.
These the Porpoise brought TO Apia. As
their boats are regarded by the Samoan
islanders as their most valuable possess
ions 1t Is believed that this plan would
really tinfiiot greater hardships upon
them than the dsstructions Of their Vi
lagos.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-22
OWEN, MOORE & co.

The United States replied that the propo-
sal was premature especially in view of
the uncertainty Is to the way the public
would regard the request.
Later Germsny asked the United
States not to annex the Caroline islands,
claiming the first right TO them herself
and renewing her request for coaling
station in the Philippines In exchange. for
islands in the Marshall and Brown
groups. east of the Carolipes. Inc United
States repeated that the request was pre-.
mature and the negotiations resulted in
allegiance"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-22
BASE BALL NOTES.
LEWISTON MAN LOST.

New York, April 2l.-At the end of The
18th rouna of the fight between Dick
o Brien of Lewiston and Jimmy Hand
lei of Newark, which took place at the
Broadway Athe club tonight, o. Brien
seconds threw up the sponge and Hand
Ter was declared the winner.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-22
PROPOSAL FROM GERMANY.
Emperor Wanted n Cosling Port In
Philippines.

London, April 81. The Daily Chronicle
says: I'VE are informed that during the
Hispano American war, Germany pro-
posed to the United States the cession Of
coaling station in the Philippines in
the event of annexation, together with
tue exchange Of commercial privileges.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-22

lot of infants coaks have are made of Bed
ford and other handsome cloths
Fashion be considered when buying cloak The STYLES in
this lot are lovely each bit peer than the
examined We quote the prices buys pretty $500
purchases exquisite affair The prices between will prizes
The bab of older growth and should
ny Refers of Bedford Made with deep sailor collar braid
and fancy ribbon Lots of style to these.
Sizes one, two and three years Prices 500.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-22
s;sHimpes.

So many of the dresses are made
to be worn with guimpe, and they
are so popular, that we have an unus-
ually large assortment in all sizes.
Prices soc, 75c, SOC, si.oo.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-22
FIELD OF SPORTS.
Y. NJ. c. A. BOWLING TOURNAMENT

\ NJ. =. A bO TLiNU lOO hNA MIN L
The lie between the Klatawahs and the
Dirigos for the Y. NJ. G. A. bowling
championship was rolled of last evening
The klatRwahs won two of the three
games. The contest was the closest and
most exciting ever rolled on the Y. NJ. c.
A. alleys. The Klatawahs are the win
ners OF the tournament and the Y. Nj. @.
A. champions This contest ends the
bowling season at the Y. NJ. c. A. Will
lara bowled "a steady game and was high
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-22
TRIED NEW PITCHER.
STREET. of Boston Helped Defeat Wash
tngton.

Washington, April 2l.-The Senators
went against STREET, a pitcher new to
the big league, today. and were again
beaten easily. They got four hits in the
first innings but only four mort in the
rest of the game Dineen pitched well
but was poorly supported. Attendance
500. Score:
Washington. 3 0 0 o o Ga
Boston, U 0 = 0 l 2 x-7
Base its-Washington, s; Boston, IL.
Errors-Mashington, q Boston, O. Bat
teries-Dineen and Farrell; STREET. and
Bergen.
AT st. Louis-Pittsburg, s.; st. Louis, g.
AT Observation-Disclosures, 4; Louis
VILE II
At Cincinnati-C Chicago. 6; Cincinna-
IT, 3.
AT Philadelphia-Brooklyn 8; Phila
delphia, /.
At New York-Bsltimore, 5; New
YORK, l.
BASE BALL NOTES.
Newenham of Colby. the leading Maine
college pitcher, may be a member of the
Portland team.
The new roof for the grand stand is
nearly complete.
The attendance at New York yesterday
was only 800.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-22

especially good to use on
very thick heavy hair.
75c.-Toilet goods de-
partment.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-22
new CAPS.
From Fifty Cents
10 $500.

The daintiest, prettiest, conceits you
ever saw. Corded, tucked, ruffled,
pulled, laced and ribboned.
You will find something expressly
suited to the baby in all this bewild-
ering array.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-22
All member of Bosworth post ana Vet
eran Firemen are invited to be present
NOTES

The funeral of Mrs. Pearl A. Libby,
daughter-in law of Hon. l. q. Libby, who
died in Boston Wednesday morning, was
held at the residence of her mother. Mrs.
Hannah Stvrtevant of College avenue,
Waterville, yesterday.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-22
Bands.sacgues and Socks

in great variety of styles, daintiest Of
colorS, softest of material-25c to
Si.oO.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-06

was called and found that Mrs. Tha-
beault was suffering from the effects of
the heat.
The Spencer national bank sent away
today the largest shipment of silver
sent away from Spencer for a long
time. In the shipment was $500 in 10
cent pieces and the other $500 in larger
denominations.
A party of young Spencer people had
a picnic today at Lake Lashaway. In
the company were: Ruth Sibley,
Phoebe Johnson, Gertie Smith, Lila
Ashman, Blanche Page, Amelia Tan
ner, Florence Hewlett, Mae Prouty, Ell
sic Leckner, Ethel Davis, Florence
Ames, Marion Jones, Ethel Prentice,
Edith Bellows, Alice Curtis, Fred So
rell, Oscar Rowland, Frank Slayton,
Elton Mullett, Ethan Lowell, Chester
Lowell, Elton Prouty, Everett Liver
more, Joseph Dermody, Cyril Vernon,
Foster Wheeler, George Gardner, Har-
ry Cutler, Frank Jones, Dwight How
land and Leon Moore.
Martin O'Connor pitcher, and John
Burning left fielder, formerly of the
Holy Rosary c. T. A. baseball team.
played North Brookfeld against West
Brookfield today.
S. D. Hobbs & Co., the local coal deal
ers, are putting in new set of scales.
DR.. w. A. Barribeauh has Just re-
turned from trip to Canada.
Francis Brown and John Brown have
been spending week in Brookfield as
the guests of John Brown and family.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-06

tinct departures from the minstrel
style. To begin with, the list of high
class performers is a long one and en-
braces a great many particularly bright
lights. In the first part, when the cur
tain goes up, the stage setting will be
seen to be of q very pretentious nature,
and. instead of the company being seat
ed as is usual, only the scenic environ
ments will be discovered. Two great
military bands under the leadership of
Carl Carleton start stirring melody.
The orchestra will be in charge Of Pro
lessor Latham. The end men are Geo.
Primrose, Lew Dockstader, Lew Sully,
Larry Dooley and JAS Tenbrook. The
vocalists are w. H. Thompson, Manuel
Romaine, Harry Ernest John Perry,
Edward Hansen. B. S. Carnes, Fred
Reynolds and Charles ID. Watson.
In the olio will be the world famous
club jugglers, the four Johnsons, who
come direct from the Empire theatre,
London, and who have won unqualified
success all over Europe. After these
athletes, come the well-known singing
comedians, Dooley & Tenbrook, who
have just returned from tour Of Eu-
rope. They in turn are followed by
that prime minister of monologists, Lew
Dockstader, whose humorous remarks
and up-to-date songs stir the risibilities
of all.
Next to hold the stage will be the
famous Quaker City Quartet" in a
most thoroughly entertaining musical
comedy act, introducing and playing
numerous musical instruments. A fea-
ture Of the program will be the imper-
sonation of the dandy coon by George
Primrose, whose fame as an agile
dancer and graceful performer, is world
wide He will be assisted by the cham
pion pickaninny cakewalkers.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-06
ARE AFTER YOUNG.
Say He Has Violated
the Rules of the
City Committee.
THE BATES AND GUILD FIGHT.
Both Sides Claim to Have
Things Their Own
Way.
THE BATES AND GUILD FIGHT.
Both Sides Claim to Have

Members of the republican city COM
mittee are. saying things about Willie
c. Young.
In fact several leading members are
determined that Mr.. Young will live up
to the rules of the city committee or
sever mis- connection with that body.
The trouble arises over the position
taken by Mr.. Young in, connection with
the local movement to secure the nom
nation of Hon. John L. Bates for lieu
tenant governor. Several weeks ago,
when the Bates movement was first
started, Mr., Young was elected secre-
tary of the committee having the move
ment in charge, and since that time he
the work.
The ruling under which members of
the committee object to Mr.. Young
action is:
mo member of the republican city
committee shall in any way promote or
retard the candidacy of any member of
the party before the caucus, but it shall
be the particular duty of each member
to work for the election of all candi-
dates who are regularly nominated, and
to work for none but those who are so
nominated
The members in question. claim that
Mr.. Young, as a member Of the COM
mittee, has broken this rule and will
have to relinquish his connection with
the Bates movement or give up his
place in the city. committee.
A prominent member of the execu-
tive committee said yesterday that the
matter would be brought up at the next
meeting of the city committee, which
takes place in the near future, and that
an interesting argument is bound to
follow.
Whether Mr. Young will pay heed to
the sentiment expressed by his brother
committeeman remains to be seen, but
If men who are doing the talking stand
by what they say, Mr.. Young will be
obliged to dispense with the pleasure of
their fellowship or else smother his
sympathy for Hon. John L. Bates until
after the eaucuses, when if the ex-
speaker is nominated opportunity will
be offered for plenty of work
Yesterday was rather quiet day in
the ranks of both factions. Frank L.
Dean went to Boston in the morning
and will be away over Sunday, return
ing to Worcester tomorrow morning
The Guild faction has held four ward
meetings during the week past, and
laid the foundation for work in wards
l, 2, 6 and s. This week will witness
more work of the same sort preparatory
to the real effort of the campaign.
Men interested in politics claim that
whatever claim may be advanced rela-
tive to Worcester delegates is rather
premature, in spite of the fact that
both sides claim to have things all their
own way. The Bates men are unable to
conceive of anything but a sweeping
victory.
Guild men are not ready to claim
everything in sight, but intimate that
their friends of the Bates persuasion
will soon find they have something to
contend with.
Street talk seems largely in favor of
Guild A prominent politician in ward
2 claims that Guild will carry every
ward in the city and that it will be
almost too easy for an interesting cam
paign.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-06
ARCHIE DENIES II.
Says Heidi Not Ask
Nellie to Be His
IO3 81 Bride. f
HE REFUTES OTHER STATEMENTS
Wants Only tn eRight sto-
ries, Told and Has
No Anger.


Spencer. Aug 5.-Arcl1ie B. wafes
whom 1S-year-old Nellie Blackmar says
fired two shots at her, YVES IN town to-,
night. and made a denial of some of
the assertions that Miss Blackrpars.
made.
Young Ware said: E"Ydu may say.
through The Spy. that some statemehts&
made are utterly false. In the fifsue
place. Miss Blackmar didn't come from
the house at all, and necessarily E
couldn't have been lying in copcealment
as has been stated.
II saw Miss Blackmar at the town
farm, where she is employed, and did
not wait for her outside OF the house,
and another thing. l did not ask her to
marry me-"
Mr. Ware seemed to have no hard
feelings against any one in particular.
but was vehement in his denials rof
some of the sayings that have been
common talk Az &s4 49,
Ware was questioned by The spy
reporter in regardAto firing at Miss
Blackmar, but would say nothing.
On the whole, Ware took a genfle-
manly stand on the whole affair." and
only wanted his side of the story to
become known also.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-06
THE CITY.

The Past Ladies' Association will MIC
mic at the Hemlocl1s at Tatnuck Aug.
H. ~AOe'
The Junior Endeavor Society of the
Old South Church will open its fan
meeting Friday afternoon, Sept. s.
Three applicants presented them
serves at the local office yesterday but
We're rejected for general unfitness.
Mrs Carrie summa yesterday bought
the estate left to Lawyer John E. Sui
llvan by his father, at 40 Shrewsbury
A meeting of the Ladies' Catholic
benevolent Association will be held
Monday evening at o'clock at ST.
johns hall, Temple street.
Mrs Martha Moore Avery of Boston
viii speak on the common this after
noon at $50 o'clock on Progressive and
,reactionary forces at work in the DO
litical world"
The property at % Cheever street.
a two-tenement house and
cottage with 1890 feet of land, was sold
ny ny Auctloneer Clemence to Mrs. Ellen
Iaylor OF Palmer, for $3.50, yesterday.
The carpenters and Inachinists of the
American Steel and Wire Company
held their fortnightly outing at Sports
mans Club park. yesterday afternoon.
A pail game, clambake and field events
provided amusement.
A defective cylinder derailed
freight engine near North Grafton yes
terday morning. The east-bound train,
leaving this city at 6.35, was 80 min
utes late. The derailed engine was
righted with the assistance of the pas
crew.
The English Sociar club conducted a
social last evening for members and
friends in the rooms of the organlZa
ton, 642 Southbridge street. A pro-
gram of vocal and instrumental music
was given and refreshments were lib
orally served.
The contract for the Spencer Wire
Company's new plant to be erected on
Webster street, New Worcester, has
been awarded to E. j. Cross. The main
building will be on the corner of Web
ster and Jacques streets. E. 7. Chaplin
and Charles D. Parker are the archf-
tects.
At Harlem street Swedish Baptist
Church last night the Mems Union pro
vided an entertainment and social. The
program included vocal and instrument
tai music, singing by the choir, an adj
dress on Sweden by the pastor and reci-
tations by Rev. E. j. Sjostrand of Ma
tick, R. l., who will occupy the pulpit Of
the church at this evenings service.
Rev. DR.. A. q. Conrad S oriental par
ty, which leaves Boston Feb. 3, 1900,
numbers so people. The tour is
to be through Egypt, Palestine, Turkey,
Italy, etc. A special conductor will go
with every 80 people. The party will
be grouped together through all the
cruise and will stop at the
same hotels. There are still a few
available rooms.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-06
WRIGHT S. PRIOR
DO You Know

That you are street commissioner
and held responsible for the condition
Of our theroughfares?
That you are elected indirectly by the
people? s1
That there is an army of bicyelists in
Worcester?
That these bicyelists can put you out
of office2
That they will do so if you don't show
the least respect for their wishes?
That the local streets are a disgrace
to the city and a monument to your
incompetency?
That Main street has not 20 consecu-
tive feet of decent paving?
That you can find this out by a
glance after a rain storm?
That you should hand in your resig-
nation after looking at the pavements
in front Of Easton's and Green's drug
store?
That you do nothing to put streets in
proper condition for the wheelmen?
That you never tried to lay out cycle
paths? @
That constant care of the streets is
economy?
That nature alone is responsible for
whatever good wheeling we have?
That as an aid to your department
you should insist that slight degree of
intelligence should be employed in
sprinlxling streets?
That the Associated cyclists have an
eye on man for your place?
That the Athlete will work for him?
That you had better turn over new
leaf or say "goodbyeg'
The writer seems to forget that Su-
perintendent Prior works under direc-
ton of the mayor and city council, and
the fact that the streets of Worcester
are not laid with asphalt or similar
paving, should not be laid entirely al
his door. Ia
The fact is also apparently overlook
ed that Superintendent Prior made q
vigorous attempt to lay smooth paw
ing on Main street a few months ago
and desisted only in compliance with
the remonstrance of his superior.