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The Portland daily press., 1899-03-06
MARRIED FIFTY YEARS.
Golden Wedding of Hon. and Mrs. Will
liam G. Davis Celebrated Saturday.

Mr.. and Mrs. William &. Davis cele-
hrated their golden wedding IN a quiet
but happy manner at their home on West
street Saturday. Mrs Davis was former
" Miss Rhoda II. Neal OF Gardiner and
was married TO Mr.. Davis in Portland
March 4, ls49 10y Rev. Mr.. Peck.
About 30 Saturday afternoon the
party, consisting of only the immediate
family and relatives, to the number Of
twenty-five, took the private car Bran :.
hall for Riverton where dinner was served
at six O'Clock in Landlord Smiths best
style. The tables were beautifully deco
rated in honor OF the occasion with plants
and choice cut flowers.
The following sat down at the tables;
Mr. and Mrs. William 6. Davis, MIR.
and Mrs. Waiter g. Davis, Prof. George
Files and wife, Brunswick, Mr. and
Mrs. Alvin Neal and family, Boston, Mr..
and Mrs. Joshua Davis. MIR. and Mrs
Charles Allen, Mrs. Gardiner Hanson and
son.
After dinner the balance OF the time
was passed in e social way with music,
whist etc, until & 80 O'Clock when the
party again took the car Bramhall for
the city. Mr.. and Mrs. Davis received
many beautiful presents in commemora
ton of the lftieth anniversary of their
marriage.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-06
DEATHS.

In this city, 9th inst, Ervlng Shephrd Fossett,
only son of Edgar |. and Angle X. Fossett aged
months and 10 days.
of the late Capt. John T. Pettis, aged 81 years
months 10 uas".
Funeral Tuesday afternoon at 2,3o o'clock.
from her late residence, No. sc Atlantic street
In this city, March s. Eryins s.. son OF Edgar
s. and Angie II. tossett aged months 10 days
In this city, March o. James ~. Infant son OF
Margaret and the Iate janice D. Malone ageo 4
funeral this Monday afternoon at 23o o'clk
from his mothers residence, l4ofs Newbury
in South Portland. March >. Vera Irene. only
child OF Martin and Mary Weeks, aged year
months
p' In Sont i Portland, March s. Harry Alonzo,
son OF Franklin a. and Annie Il. Shillln, aged
Funeral services Wednesday afternoon at
O'clock, from honse South Portland.
In Cumberland Csnter, March 4. Rev. Frank
w Davis, aged 50 years, months. 20 days.
Funeral tins Monday afternoon at $50 oclk,
at Congregational church.
Bangor papers please copy.
in Roxbury, Mass March 5, Miss Amanda
Young formerly OF Portland.
IN Windsor, \. S., March 2,Miss Lulu. Young
est daughgh!er of Mrs. Maria Burke, formerly
Of Portland.
In Phipsburs March 3. Mary E., daughter of
Walter L. and Matte NJ. Hutchins' aged years
months. =,
Ia bridgton, Fep. -, oailuel T. baS. deeu
80 years.
Elisha Themes
In Bridgton, Feb. o. Capt. Jonathan Merrill,
aged 80 vars months.
In Biddeford. Feb. "a, Miss Elizabeth Slim
son aged 6S years
In Augusta. Feb. 81. Mrs. Georgia +. Lee
man, aged SO years.
in Gardner Feb. Is, Mrs. Lydia A. COMBS
In Mechanic Falls Feb. ~, Sarah {. Colder
man, aged 76 years J o months.
In Bangor. FEB. ~. Mrs. Jane. wife OF Daniel
Scott aged u years months.
In Bar Harhor. Feb 20, Ira Mcfarland, aged
Ge Years months.
In Bangor. Feb 20. Mrs. Anna. wife of j. NJ.
DUMMY aged 62 years 10 months.
Iu Bangor Feb. 2S, Herbert e. Moore, aged
In West Gardiner. Feb 26, Mrs. Jerusha
liaiues. aged So years,
In Togas. Feb. &C. Erastus b. Briggs, aged
In Ellsworth, Feb 2G Stephen b. Woodward,
aged "a years
of Floyd NJ lIoey. aged - years 8 months.
In WaIeryhir, Feb. ~, Clark ". DrummoTd,
aged 80 ears.
In Milford, Kansas Feb ., Betsey Maria Traf
ton widow OF Rev. Henry /. Linscott formerly
OF the Maine Conference
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-06
ARRGsIlDIN BOSTON.

Deputy Marshal Hartnett returned Sat
urday evening from Boston having in
eusto Y Michael Dee who is wanted in
Denmark, Brownhsld AMI Fryeburg for
larceny anu breaking and entering. The
sheriffs of Oxford county learned that Dee
was in Portland and came dam here 10
arrest him. BY tbs time they arrived
here Dee had escaped to Boston. There
Dsputy Marshal Hartnett went after the
man and had him arrested after long
search for him.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-06
ARRIVAL OF THE NORWEGIAN.

The Allan liner Norwegian, Capt
Pitts. arrived Saturday morning from
Glasgow after an ordinary winter pas
snge No bad storms were encountered
and no floating ice interfered.
The Norwegian has been plying be-
tween Glasgow and New York this win
ter and this is her first trip to Portland.
Capt. Pitts makes his first trip us q mas
ter He has previously been first officer
of the Laurentian and is one of the most
popular officers that comes to this port.
The Norwegian passed two steamships
but saw nothing of them missing Tom
son liner Aroma. She brought no passen-
gers and only 200 tons of cargo.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-06
MARRIAGES.

In East Corinth, Feb. 49, Frank w. Hersom
and Miss Jennie L. Eddy.
In Bangor, Feb. 81, Robert F. Campbell and
Cassie II. Wallace
In Lewiston. Feb. 60 Eben Morton Of Farm
ington and Miss Ruthana p. Fairfield of Lew
lston
In Monmouth. Feb 90, Andrew b. Plnkham
and Mrs Elvira j. Prescott.
In Lynn. Feb 20, IRA NJ. Ftost and Miss Mary
Belle HillnOn. both of Bowdolnham
In Thornnike, Feb. "a. Robert stevens and
Nancy Prentisa.
In North Arson, Feb. %, Ralph d. Pratt and
Miss Mary A. Tarbox.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-06
THE DEATH RATE.

There were eight deaths in Portland
during the week which ended Saturday
noon. The deaths were due to apoplexy,
hepatitis, grippe, nephritis t2), pneu-
monia (2). senility.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-06
!; - - : : s.! ':s;' -
# MEMS
| l.! NIGHT SHIRTS.
department Sales increasing The for
this stock order, from
selected larger shirt length
than is usually found i'm ready made shirts
soc. popular price, We have taken great pains select extra
good shirt at this price, made of "angdon TO- coon-c 81 inches
ongand very fuleither fancy trimmed plain white SOC
75c plain shirt made cotton
cut 81 inches long, 75c
75c. fancy trimmed shirt. Different coorngs the
Langdon b. that does yellow washing S
inches long, 75c
&C. "Pride West' Night Shirt Everybody knows
anything about that pride of the the cotton
made The night shirt fancy trimmed S long, sioo
S.25 The shirt the kind "Prde of the cotton
with elaborate trimmings, SIPS
SHOUTS A SPECIALITY WITH us.

Stout Men have difficulty finding night shirts fit Them We
speciality fitting with the "I1ote Shirt plain white
Shirt inches long and very wide. We fit the largest
this shirt We receive mail orders
you of the stout men, try this night shirt, S1OO
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-06

The Graham Speciality company gave a
concertllast evening at the Portland thea
tire which was quite we'll attended Be.
sides the talent which appeared at their
recent engagement in this city there were
the child vocalists who rendered some
negro melodies which pleased the audi
ence and altogether the various features
of the entertainment were received with
favor
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-06
ROSEN THAI.

Rosnthal, the wizard of the piano, will
give recital at Kotzschmar hall, March
%. This great artist comes TO us with
the highest endorsements from New York
critics while the press of thai city speaks
OF his playing in the very highest terms.
There Is great demand for tickets and
no doubt kotzschmar hall will be crowd
ed on that evening.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-01-12
ssnueI Turner Dead.

At $50 O'Clock, Thursday morning,
January 3, Samuel Turner, aged so
years, died at his home on South
Washington street, after ten days.
Illness.
Deceased was born in Madison Co.,
KY, March is, 1918. After reaching
manhood be moved to Boone County,
Mo. After living in Boone county
some time, he returned to Kentucky,
where he resided until about forty
years ago, when he cams to Audrain,
settling three miles south OF Mexico,
where he lived until about seven years
ago, when he moved to town.
Mr.. Turner had been married four
timss, his last wife surviving him.
BY his second wife there we're born
three children, Curtis Turner and Mrs.
Matte Williams, Of Kansas City, and
Mrs. Allie Cowan, of Benton Oity
The children, with the exception OF
Mrs. Williams, were with their father
when he died. Mrs. williams had
been called here by the illness of her
father, but on Wednesday, as be
seemed 80 much better, she returned
to Kansas City. Deceased left one
brother, John, Of Sturgeon.
Mr.. Turner was O man who had
worked hard in hts younger days fol
his county's good. he was progress.
i've in his views, was kind neighboI
and an honest man.
Funeral services were conducted
from the residence at IL O'Clock Fri.
day by Revs. J. W. Robbins and N. Il
Pittman. The remains were inter.
red at the Lockridge burying ground
seven miles southeast Of town.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-01-12
FOR AN ASSESSMENT REFORM.
The Auditor Of state Would Have
Uniformity Of Valuation.

JEFFERsoN OrFY, Jan. 5.--J. M.
Eeibert, Auditor OF State, In his an
nuai report, suggests plan for equal
lzing the burdens OF assessment be-
tween counties. Seibert says:
"Without uniformity in the assess-
ment Of property there can be no
equality in taxation. Experience has
demonstrated that assessors will not
list property at ito full value in mon
ey, as required by existing law, and
that when several hundred assessors
County and township assessors), act
ing independently of each other, agree
only to assess property at less than its
cash value, gross inequalities must be
the result. 1t 10 unirnportant whether
property be valued for taxation at 100
per cent, or any other per cent Of its
actual value, 80 that all kinds and
species, in every county and town.
ship, be assessed at the same per
cent Of cash value. As q practical
method Of securing a fair and equitable
assessment, carrying into operation
the provision Of Section 4, OF Article
10, Of the CONSTITUTION, that 'all prop
erty subject to taxation shall be taxed
In proportion 10 its value,' respect
fully recommend that all kinds OF
property, lands, town lots, live stock,
money, bonds, notes, etc., be listed
for taxation at one-half its market
value ct the time and place of assess-
ment, such valuation to be ascertained
by the latest voluntary sales, in the
vicinity, for cash or credit, of same
or like property.
SIN assessing incumbered property
It should be made the duty Of the
assessor to ascertain and fix the value
and to that end examine the owners
or others under oath and to take the
name of the mortgage, describing
note as clearly as possible. II the
tract Of land is worth In the market
q, ,0Oo and there is a mortgage on II
for $4,000, the owners equity Of re-
demption is $1,000, and he should be
assessed for $500; the mortgages
note Is worth 8, 600, and he should be
assessed for $1,000, without regard to
where he resides. The recorders Of
deeds in the counties should be re-
quired to furnish the assessors with
an alphabetical list of all mortgages
not marked satisfied, with the names
of the holders Of the notes secured,
amount OF each, etc., and the law
should be amended to require the
legal transfer Of such notes TO be
noted on the record Of the mortgages,
rendering such notes uncollectable
unless the transfers are 30 noted on
the record. In case the owners Of
the notes fail, from any eause, to pay
the taxes thereon before January 1,
the time when penalty nov attaches
for non-payment Of current taxes, II
should be made the duty of the col.
lector to compel the persons owning
such notes, so taxed, to pay the taxes
with legal penalty for non-payment
and the collectors receipt for suci
taxes be made q legal credit on th'
principal or interest as the debtoi
may elect on such notes."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-01-12

~A~N N@-oA NAftlAeas
Even the Republican taxpayers
should be happy over the fact that the
Democratic State Treasurer Of Mis-
souri, reports gain in cash for biennial
period which closed Saturday OF ssls-
64o.4S. And while doing this the fact
should not be overlooked that the
State debt has been reduced material
ly, all the matured bonds have been
paid and all the interest on the bonded
debt met. The present administration
has been one of the most prudent and
economical, and whatever criticisms
politicians may pass upon it, the tax
payers OF the State, Of all parties, will
say "wsll done"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-01-12
One of Sam Lones, storiss.

"Before you go to dinner" Mr..
Jones continued, 81 want you to hear
one Of my latest and best jokes. You
know the Christian Scientists believe
that everything Is true that they think
true. An old negro came up to see q
friend OF mine, and my friend, who
was the negro's employer, said: Ben,
you are late again. WHAT'S the mat
ter2' my brother's got the rheuma-
tism, said the negro, 'and stayed up
all night and nursed him. That is
why am late.'
"'He amt got rheumatism, Ben,'
said the boss, 'he just thinks he has,
"The next day the negro didn't show
up ct all, but came the following day.
"'Hello, Ben,' said his boss. Guess
your friend thinks he's got the rheu-
matism again, don't heS'
"'No, boss; he thinks he's dead.
We buried him yesterday.'v
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-01-12


THE military occupation of Cuba is
progressing with gratifying absence
OF friction. Outside of Havana one
Gag has gone up and another has come
down so easily and pleasantly as to
make the presence of American troops
almost 81 NerAuous. In fact, ct one Of
the principal cities Of the island the
change OF sovereignty has taken place
in due form and successfully without
the aid of so much as corporalis
guard of soldiers from the States. The
transfers included the interior city Of
1900 people, it's seaport, place OF
Importance, and q considerable dis
trict. The flag was raised and saluted.
The Spanish residents and the Cuban
officers, the municipal officials and the
priests ali formally acknowledged the
authority OF the United States. A
large force Of the Cuban army, about
1900 men, remained in their camp, q
league distant, and made no attempt
10 enter, much less TO loot. The
cnbans we're represented in the func-
ton By their commanding ofloer, with
hls star, who, Immediately after "old
Gloryn was raised and aaluted, signi-
ned bis desire TO be considered entire
y subject 70 the orders Of the military
occupation. The civil officials, from
the mayor down, expressed their al
legiance All Of this took place with
out : United States musket In sight,
or nearer than 100 miles, at sanctl
Espirtu, one Of The chief cities Of
Santa Clara province.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-01-12

The foods we eat furnish
energy for the body just as
burning coal makes steam
for an engine.
The experiments of Prof.
Frankland, Ph. d., of Lon
don, shows that cod-liver oil
yields two and one-half times
more energy than starches
or sweets.
SCOTS Emulsion is pure
cod-liver oil combined with
hypophosPhites of lime and
soda. 1t forms fat. gives
strength, ehriches the blood,
invigorates the nerves, and
repairs tissues.
yOs and Sos. ~ druzxisss
soVTT { BOVINE GassEstz, New f@h
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-01-12
County News.
MAPLE GROVE ITEMS.

MAPLE GROVE ITEMS.
Correspondents Of the Ledger.
MAPLE GROVE, Mo-, Jan, 5.-Sev-
eral from this vicinity attended
preaching Sunday.
Winnie Evans, of Auxvasse, spent
Christmas with his sister, Mrs. J L.
Belshe.
A. W. Parsons went to Rush Hill
Tuesday on business.
w. s. Hopkins, of Auxvasse, spent
Christmas with his parents, L. 8. Hop
kins and wife.
The Maple Grove Llterery Friday
night, Dec. so, was well attended.
After an interesting programme and
debate the officers for the following
month were elected. The paper, "rhe
Maple Grove Banner" was read by
Frank Dobson and Miss Ella Showers
and was highly enjoyed By all.
The social at Miss Lena Toalson's
Saturday night was grand success.
She is gifted hostess.
Frank Dobson is going to Jefferson
Citv
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-01-12
GENERAL NEWS.

The United States troops in Cubs
now number about $4,000.
1t is believed at Washington that
ex-Gov. Dillingham; wiz be appointed
by Gov.Smith, of Vermont, to succeed
the late Senator Morris.
An official OF the administration at
Washington has called upon Confed-
crate organizations for list Of Confed-
crate cemeteries and the number Of
interments.
More than seventy Senators are said
to have pledged themselves TO vote
for the ratification OF the peace treaty.
The President hopes for aotion on the
treaty BY Jan. Is.
The Attorney General of Ohio, who
had been engaged for so long In
wrestle with the Standard OIL people, ,is
also going after the American Biscuit
Company, which he regards as anoth-
or trust.
At Pittsburg il is feared that q gem
eral strike will occur In the bituminous
coal region April /, when the present
agreement between miners and opera
tors expires. The operators say the
scale must be reduced,
AL the reviews OF the year printed
in London newspapers have for their
text the rise OF the United States as
world power and the better under
standing between the branches Of the
English speaking race.
The. flag Of the United States again
floats over the wreck Of the Maine In
Havana harbor. The flag was hoisted
by blue jackets from Capt. Sigsbee's
ship, the Texas, and was aaluted by all
shipping in the harbor.
Two syndicates are attempting to
secure control Of all the lines of rail-
ways in Cuba. One is headed by Tom
Johnson; the other is composed Of
English capitalists, who already have
railway and banking interests in the
Island.
John Chase, the Socialist Mayor Of
Haverhill, Mass, took the oath Of
office Monday. In his inaugural ad-
dress be said that he would exercise
bis power as Mayor Sin the defense Of
socialism," so far as applicable to 3
municipal government.
The forthcoming statement OF the
government receipts and expenditures
will show that during the half year
ending December 81, the receipts ag-
gregated s445,9S 800, against s2o7,-
7sO,574 for the same period of last
year. According to the Treasury
records, these receipts are the largest
since 1885, when they reached e65s,
032, $40 for the entire fiscal year, and
$685., ,0I0 In 1867.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-01-12
A GENE FIELD pRIEER.
Sold By Mrs. r. N. White to q Wash
ingtOa Bibliophils for Sl25- Hon.
Champ Clark Delivers the
Book.

The following special Dispatch from
Washington City appeared in the St.
Louis Republic under date Of January
4, 1899:
Champ Clark acted to-day as the
middle man Ia performance which
Illustrates the value of posthumous
fame, and which will be OF interest to
all Missourians, and to good many
other people.
Some years ago Eugene Field, while
working on Denver paper, wrote q
thin little volume which he entitled
"The Model Priuier," and of which he
printed very small edition for pri-
vate circulation. Only six or seven
copies are known to be extant. J.
West Goodwin mot long since reprint
cd it to be sold for the purpose OF rais-
ing money 10 build the Essene Field
monument. This reprint sells for 10
cents.
Mrs. r. M. White, wife Of Colonel
Bob White, editor OF the Mexico
LEDGER, one Of Mr.. Olark's constlt-
uents, was the fortunate possessor of
a copy OF the original edition, a pres-
emit to her from the author, whose
autograph is on the fly leaf.
Frank L. Hanvey, contractor and
builder Of this city, is collector Of
first and rare editions Of books. In
some way Mr.. Hanvey learned that
Mrs. White had the precious primer,
original edition. So be entered into
correspondence with Mrs. White to
purchase It. As he did not know her,
and as she did not know him, she re-
ferred him to Mr.. Clark.
Mr.. Clark and Mr.. Hanvey agreed
on this plan: Mrs. White was to
send the book to Mr.. CLARK; Mr.. CLARK
to deliver 1. TO Mr.. Hanvey upon the
payment OF a12b, to be held until
Francis Wilson, who is considered sn
authority on all matters pertaining to
Field, should pass on the fact as to
whether this particular copy was OF
the first edition.
II his opinion was favorable, Mr..
Clark was to send the money to Mrs.
White; II unfsvorable, to return 1t to
Mr.. Hsnvey and receive the booklet
back. 30 the sale was consummsted
to-day in the House Of Representa-
tives just before Congress convened
by Mr.. CLARK delivering to Mr.. Han
vey the tiny book and receiving from
him the snug sam Of s125 to be trans
mitted to Mrs. White.
Mr.. Clark is q collector Of books
himself, but his taste does not run to
tirst or rare editions. He goes in for
substantial binding and clear type.
When be stuck the roll of bills Into
his pocket he said;
"Well, this beats my time. l could
take this wad OF greenbacks, 60 to q
secondhand book store and buy a
respectable library. ! wish Field
,uld have sold his books at this price
while he was living. No man of my
acquaintance enjoyed spending money
more than he."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-01-12
WRECKED THE MAINE.
Spanish Judge Bresmes Is Openly
Accused Alleged Misereant Now
Fugitive From Havana.

HAVANA, Jan. Alt looks as IL the
question, "Who blew up the Maine7''
is about to be answered. Zacarias
Bresmes. Spanish judge, now fugi-
tive from Havana, is accused by a
Cuban newspaper Of being active in q
plot for the destruction of the battle
ship.
A good deal OF excitement has been
caused by the charge, which Is made
in Eg Reconcentrddo, the organ OF
SCUBA Libre." The paper says that
when the Maine came into Havana
harbor Bresmes openly declared that
such an act Of audacity could not
pass without stringent punishment.
"His threats were direct, y the paper
continues, Sand boded destruction to
the American ship. His associates
were Felipe Gonzales, Dion sio Vega
and Eusepio Azcue, violent Span
iards. Others with him were officers
Of the volunteers.
'sThese men boasted that the Yam
KEGS were about to get their due,
though no charge can be directed
against any save Bresmes. He and
the hot-headed Spaniards met nightly
at q house near the corner of Murallo
and Habana streets, where the public
knew the plot against the Maine was
~
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-01-12

4%@AAAAa&n
To run newspaper without occas-
ionally publishing an item that is un-
true or gives offense, remarks level
headed exchange, Is like running a
railroad without having accidents or
smash-ups. To do either is q physical
impossibility. No man ON earth is to
90 great an extent constantly at the
mercy OF both friends and enemies as
the editor Of a country newspaper.
Pushed continually with work, he
must get much Of the information
concerning transplring events second
or third-handed, or not at all. Fre-
quently statements are received from
supposedly trustworthy sources which
are subsequently found to be without
foundation. therefore, kind reader,
you find yourself aggrieved by some
statement IN your home paper, be
charitablei Bear the above facts In
mind and give the editor the benefit
Of the doubt, until at least you have
investigated. Not ons editor In o
thousand wilfully Injuries either friend
or foe by misrepresentation. Go TO
him and ask for correction, and, our
word for 1t, nino cases out Of ten, II
your cause is Just, you will be re-
ceived politely and proper correction
win be made with pleasure.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-01-12
Wars Now Being wagsd.

IN AFhACAs
British against Sierra Leone natives.
British against Soudan Dervishes.
British against Uganda natives.
British against Niger territories ma
tives.
Belgium against Congo Free State
natives.
France against Algerian tribes on
Southern frontier.
France against Senegal natives,
Transvaal against Makatese.
Abyssinian Negus against rebeIIlous
Rasea.
IN ASIA.
British against the Mad Mullah.
China against revolutionists In Lem
chou.
China against revolutionists In
szchuen Province.
Corea against the Northern rebels.
Holland against the sumatran
Achinese.
IN EUROPE.
Albanians In Macedonia.
CENTRAL AMERICA.
Revolution In Salvador.
SOUTH AMERICA.
Revolution In Bolivia.
Revolution in Ecquador.