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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-12-11
STARK'S FATAL LEAP.
Bounded From Bicycle Into a Copper TANK
Crushing His Head.
(BX the Associated PFC

(BN the Associated Press
New York, Dee. S.-.Joseph -. ~.a'
p years old, met a tragic death #.
afternoon in the. 22nd regiment A..
mory. Stark with Il number of otI''
was participating in an amateur c|r..
being conducted for the benefit of F..
regiment. Stark's act was to rIu.
bicycle up an incline POO feet |..
and - feet high at its end and t.
dropping tie bicycle into a met. ....
INTO a tank OF water 81 feet ...
The tank vas filled with copper |.-
six feet deep and in which the 1..
was three feet deep. The tank H.".
stood nine feet high.
The circus opened Friday uilH.
the act WAS at that time pcrtnH.
successfully by Henry Farrell. ~t
partner. \ matinee was given this
ernOOn and q large crowd @~~"rw'
to witness the various features. ~I.
~ before ; o'clock Stark mo:uf"I
bicycle and pedaIIed il rapidly Hu
incline. Just before reaching tHr
OF the incline at the proper place.
Jumped from the seat and then I1f#.
towards the tank. the bicNcI" t#
meantime falling into the net
stead Of falling directly into the @s.
Of the tank, Stark struck the fnr'.
edge Of it head first. and then
into h tank. apparently ilte.'
Members Of the regiment Iumpe#.
and quickly had Stark ont OF
water, but death had already ta.
place. His head had been cru~tlr"
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-12-11
Harnet Co. First in All Good Thin

To the Editor notice hat IN p
issue Of the list you give the CntaruF'
sheriff Of Johnston county credit for
ing the first again his year to sat5-"
State taxes. This distinction belon--
5. a. Salmon, sheriff of Harriet Goa
as he holds a receipt in full from ji
urer Worth bearing date of NoFeW
2oth-two days earlier than that OF ~.
if Ellington.
This year, under the control Of it. gu.
ent efficient officers. Harnett is hrs
all of the good qualities enumorats"
Sheriff Ellington for his county.
J. G. CLIFF0IL|
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-12-11
PERSIAN LAMB COAT WORN BY MRS
CLARENCE MACkAY AT HORSE
SHOW

Whether or not this was what picboa
Potter had in mind when he referred 70
the custom of using the wool of "unborn
lambs, the following appears in one of
me fashion reports of the Horse show.
Mrs. Clarence II. Mackay was wranned
IN 1ur from head to foot. 1t was the ia
nous Persian lamb coat that she wore
On TINS the fur, which is jet black. is
very short
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-12-11

Ahluehce IS the dream of every man
VINO Is IN the employ of others,
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-12-11
Proceedings in the House.
(By the Associated Pres

w VHV .NNHVNIV0VF 7 T'""'T
Washington, Dec. a spec
order ADOPTED at the last session Fl
House devoted today after one o"l"
to paying tribute to the emo Of H.
late Representative Alfred G. Harm.
Of Pennsylvania. When the House met
bill was passed to include cherries -W 5
list of fruits from which brandy can
distilled under section 300 Of the rtE.
statutes.
At the conclusion of the culoajes 6
House, as an additional mark Of rcsno
adjourned.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-12-11
+. ID. SWINDELJ,
n. II. D. WILSON.

They talk about Il woman's sphere.
AS though it had a limit
There's not a place in earth or heaven
Iheres not a task to ankind given.
There's not a blessing or a woe
There's not 4 whisper yes or no.
There's not a life. or death or birth
There's not a feathers weight of worth
Without a woman in it.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-12-11
--How
Especial to News and Ohsoru

Especial to News and Observer.)
larooro, \. c.. Dec. S.-This mornine
d ~ Q clock at the Hotel Howard. Mr.. w,
?. howard and Miss Lizzie Gotten were
quietly married in the presence Of a few
friends. The ceremony was performed nv
~. U. Clark. J. P. Later in the dav tho
marriage ceremony was again performed
py Rev. t.. w. Gamble, rector of CaIvarY
church. The young couple were to have
oeen married in April, but on account of
parental opposition they decided to he
married today w. B. Howard is a son
VI "iii1am toward. of this place. Miss
1otten IS the daughter of General John
w. Gotten. ~
nhn ~ = 'he dream of every man
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-15
TO FRATERNITY HOUSE.
Flag Presented by Daughters of Amer
lean Revelation.

An American flag was presented ~
Elizabeth wsdsworth chapter Of the
Daughters Of the American Revolution to
the Portland Fraternity yesterday after
noon. Approprists exercises were held at
the fraternity house.
President Edwar1 Q. Jordan was
present az were also many Of the board Of
directors Of the institution. many Of the
daughters of the chapter and the most Of
the children.
After the singing of america" Prssi-
dent Jordan introduced Mrs. A. A. ken-
dali who is the regent Of the chapter.
Mrs. Kendall spoke as follows: "Ar.
President, Directors Of the fraternity.
Friends and Children. This is q pleasant
occasion for which We are gathered here
to place over this institution the flag Of
our country. First we would thank the
men and women who have mad IL pos
sible for us TO rsiss our Star, Spangled
Banner over such broad philanthr1po
enterprise AS we know the FRA ernity
work to be; the mon and women who are
giving their time. brains and heart to
make useful and valuable men and
women, of thess littls men ana womer,
who are doing their work on the broadcast
lines without regard TO creed or color,
party or politics. II IL most fitting shat
our Stars and Stripes should always float
over work of suoh character. As the
representative OF the Elizabeth Wadsworth
Chapter. IL fills me with pride to know
that we can place our flag In Jour keep
ing, that 1t will be each day flung to the
breeze to represept such o cause" Mrs.
Kendall then told the story OF how this
first Gag was made and related how men
had risksd their lives In battle to save 1t
from dishonor. "Our dag Is dear to Us, !"
she said, because We have part In 1t
wherever 1t floats. We hope that No 1t
waves every day over your own Fraterni-
ty house 1t will stimulate you all to try to
be good men and women; that you will
Apr ,ciate your opportunities aud that 1t
will serve to bind you more CLOSELY TO-
gether and make possible the results that
the most cordial supporter Of this
philanthropy oorli dts'ra We trust that
every time you enter this house you will
remember that the Stars and Stripes are
floating over you and You will try to he
faithful and thus honor your Tag and
those who have your welfare so sincerely
at teart."
Major Sidney W. Thaxter Of the board
Of trustees accepted the flag in few
words, heartily thanking the daughters
Of the chapter for the marked interest
that they had manifested and assuring
them that the gift was ono that would bo
much ppreciated. The flag is eight feet
long by twelve feet wide and Is beauty.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-15
woMAN.s STATE RELIEF CORPS.

Il
The Won ans state Relief Corps held
Its sessions In the rooms Of the common
council In the City building yesterday.
Their meetings will also be continued
at this place today.
The session In the forenoon convened at
few minutes past ten O'Clock with the
State President, Mrs. John ID. Stanwood
were present.
The morning sc ssion was occupied with
the pre- sentation OF reports from the sari-
Gus Off :ers.
The treasurer reported total receipts for
the year, S4,6l4.51. Total expenses, a.. :
l22. 45. Cash on hand at beginning Of
yeur So. 43s. IS. Cash on hand December
81, 1859. SO, go 81. OF the sum expended
se57.93 has been expended for charity.
| Since It's organization the State Relief
corps has expended for charity. $50. 12o. 90.
This represents the actual cash expended
and does not take into aooount aid In the
form of food, clothing or furnishings.
There is q toal membership Of 32l2 and
the losses BY the death for the year have
teen 90.
I The aft rnoon session ccmmeno,d at
$50 o'clock. Many other members had
arrived on the noon trains, so that thers
was an attendance OF ABOUT 200 ladies.
Mrs. Stanwood. the president, was again
In thsIchAir. Mira. Emma Stephenson
of Gardiner, ths Installing Officer, re-
ported that at the present time there were
y In, ha r. 70 nd hat Al Of hal
we're In splendid condition. The Inspect
ing Officer, Mrs. l. p. Wing of Lewiston,
reported that she aud her assistants had
visited all of the corps In the organization
and had found a most fatisfr aotory state
of affairs.
Mrs. N. I. Sawyer OF Portland, the
press correspondent who has done great
deal of untiring work in the interest OF
the organization. also gave report
which met with satisfaction.
The rooms Of the council chamber are
appropriately decorated with the national
emDlsms by the house OF K. l.. Whit
comb g. Co. The plano Is kindly fur
nished By the house of T. g. AoGonldric
81 20.
tAc ouk VIII hoiu - ic-
oep.ion In the parlors Of the Falmouth
hotel, and all persons Who uro Interested
in the organization are cordially invited
to be PRESENT
This morning Mrs. George g. Frye of
this city will give an address upon the
work of the Dorothy Dix association, ex-
planning In detail thsiplans that this as
ISOLATION is forming for q monument.
It Is also expected that Mrs. DIR. Shade
Of Philadelphia, who Ia the president of
the Ladies Of the 9. A. X. will be In
attendance and make an address.
In the evening reception was held 10
the pariors Of the Falmouth hotel AMI
fully three hundred ladies were In attend
anoe. The reception committee was oom-
posed OF Mrs. A. n. Sawyer. Mrs.. Whit
man Sawyer and Mrs, Orrin X. Lsgrow,
all Of Portland. Music was furnished BY
the Caroiotto orchestra aud readings were
given By Mrs. J. II. Pike OF Portland.
Refreshments were served.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-15
BURTON HOLMES TONIGHT.

The third lscturs In the Burton Holmes
illustrated COURSE occurs at City Hall TO-
night. his subject being The Hawaiian
Islands. The lecture vii, be fully Illus
trased with beautiful ooiored ste, soptioon
views, besides . number Of mosins pic.
lures, the first ever seen on any stage.
This 10 . most interesting lecture and
will no dosbt draw out . large attend.
anoa seours your evening tickets 81
Crssssy, Jones 50 Aliens. A limited
number Of svsing tickets win be put on
sale ct 20 cents each.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-15

Il as and 90 p. m. close at 600 and li.i5 a. m.
Skotrheodn, intermediate ofices and conneo-
tons via Maine Central Authoritative at
i2.45 p. m. close al l2l5 y. IN
Island Pond, ", intermediate ofnces and
connections, Via Grand Trunk Rallway-Ar-
rive at $50. ii.45 m. 600 p. IN. sundays SO
a m; close al 80 q m. LOO anu QUO PIN
Sorham. N H., intermediate Offices and con.
neetions, via Grand Trunk railroad-Arrive At
days az Z 90 q. m. and 500 p. m.
AontreaLEArrive at $50 so and las a. n; and
''S S~aaso,I u, intermediate otiees and con-
pectious via Mountain Division Nj. c. X r.
Arrive at $40 y. m. close al 500 a. m
bartlett. n. H.. intermediate Offices and con-
nectlons via Mountain Division NJ. O. K r.
Arrive at $50 q. m and $40 p. H.; close al . q
Soetesier. N H.. inter mediate ofices and con
necti0ns, via Portland& Rochester railroad
Arrive at i.4S and 600 p m; close a. 6-Vo a. m
Cumberland !MtUs, Gorham aud Westbrook
tsaccarappGl Arrive at sts a. m 10 and 400
South Portland. Wtiidrd and Cape Cottage
Arrive at 7.3o. l100 a. M 500 D. M; close 80
r. m. l.so and $50 p m.
and Ills a. m. and 40 p. M; close 7-3O a. IN
aud l.3o and $50 p. m
ISLAND MAILS.
Peaks isand-Arriye at 10. 90 a. m. close at
HarpslreH. long and Chebsaoue Lsrands-Ar-
rive at 1000 m. ; close at $50 p. m
STAGE MAILS.
Bo~erv Beaeh-Arrive at $50 p. m; close at
Cape Elizabeth and KntghtrMe-Arrive Al
$50 .. m. and $50 p. m close at 800 a m. and
Duck Pond. Prsas's Corner. Windham. Ne
at 1l.oo o NJ CLOSE NJ roo D. m
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-15
GORHAM.

The storm on Tuesday was very severe
In Gorham. The brooks and rivers were
very high, i've small bridges were washed
away, the fine fleishing that.our people
were enjoying has nearly all disappeared.
Col. Ii. Il. MiIlstt and wife DIR. VIM.
Merrill, Captain b. b. whitney ard
wife, Mr. Theodore Shackfori and wife,
Mrs. Charles p. Winship. Mr.. M, q.
Sturgis, s. p. Libby and wife, Postmsst-
er Edward Harding. are attend ing this
Grand Army and woman's Relief Corps
meeting in Portland this week.
Arthur W. Brown died at his home la
Malone, New YORK, February sth. He
was born In Gorhsm forty -dva years ago,
the son Of the late Simeon and Abbie
Brown. He lsaves q widow and one
daughter and slste'. Mrs. L. r. Mayo
OF Gorham.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-15
PORTLAND PosToFFicE
CORRECTED TO JAN. 4, 1900.
OFFICE HOURS.

OFFICE HOURS.
Pos.maSter's o0fce. Sundays excepted 90,
a. m. 10 p. IN.
tashter's 01aee. Sundays excepted, 500 n.
m. 10 600 p. M: Money order department., 800
a m. TO 900 p. m; Registry department 900 q
m. to 900 p. m.
General Deiirerv Sundays excepted) 7.3o
q. m. TO 100 p. IN. Sundays 800 TO 1000 a. NJ.
leo TO 2 90 p. IN.
Carrier Deliveries, Sundays excepted lin
business section OF the city between High and
p. m. In other sections at 500 "A. m, i.3o p. m.
sunday delivery at once window, 800 TO 1900
a m 90 to g 90 %. m Collections from street
boxes at 100 and II 90 a. m, 400 and 500 p m
Sundays. GOO p. IN. only.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MAILS
Boston, Southern and Western, intermediate
Offices and connections via; Boston & Maine
500 and 1913 p. m. /; close 500 and ll.45 a. m.
800 and 900 p. m Sundays, arrive i2.45 and
II 90 D. M, close ll.45 a. m, $50 and 900 y. IN.
Boston, Southern and Western. and interme.
diate offices and connections, via Boston md
Maine railroad. western diyision)-Arriye at
ant 1i.30 q. m, and $50 y. m
kester1i via Maine Central Raiiroad-Arrtye
200 and 40 a. M. i2.46 and $40 p. M close
500 g45 and 1l-45 AM. and 400 pm Sundays
arrive i2.45 p. m. close ll.45 a. m, and 300
1tsgtsta. intermediate ofiees and eonnec-
lion via Maine Central iailroad-Arrive at ace
and 900 a. IN. II. 40 and 6.l9 p. m. close at COO
GAS and Has q. M, 4.i6 and goo p. m.
Far,nfI0ton intermediate Offices and counec-
lions. via Maine Central rauroad-Arriye al
i2.i5 and els p. m. iciose at7b a. m and lab
y paekiond. intermediate ofices and connec-
tons Via Knox and Lincoln railroad-Arrtvo
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-15

the expenditure has been for the relief Of
soldiers and their dependent ones
Al the afternoon session reports we're
submitted BY the various minor officers.
The business meeting Of the day Was then
concluded and the remainder Of the after
noon was spent In an informal reception
rendered to National President Harriet J.
Dodge Of Hartford. Conn.,, and to Nation
al Secretary Charlotte Wright OF New
Haven, Conn. Several OF the comrades Of
the @. A. II. VINO ara friends Of the or
ganiza.ion also visited the hall and few
Of them spoke briefly.
In the evening all assembled ut the
Falmouth hotel where a reception was
held to the national officers In attend
anoe. The reception committee was oom-
posed Of Mrs. Inzetta A. Small Of Lewis
ton, Mrs. Alice Gilman and Miss Maud
Hsfriok. ..-.
Atlths reception most pleasant incl
dent ooourre when . gold q. A. X.
badge was presented TO Past Assistant
Adjutant General ]. l.. Hsrriok Of
wsterville. This gift Is one which IL do
mated BY the Maine party that attended
the national enoampment ut philadelphia
last Septem Der, Past Commander Vain
wright Cushing of Boxoroft acted as the
master Of ceremonies and the presenta-
tion speech was made BY Past Depart
ment Commander j. Wesley Gilman Of
Oakland. Tue other speakers at this
happy little affair we're Past Department
Commander Col. I. s. Bangs OF Water
vile, Col. U. S.ICroweli OF Lewiston,
Comrade Seth Snipe of Bath, and Com
rade John Foster of Bangor.
The exercises of the evening were CON-
oluied by all joining In singing "Auld
Lang Syne."
This morning the business session will
be concluded, the final reports being
given BY the officers. In the afternoon
oocurs the election and Installation Of
officers and In the evening . reception
will be rendered to the newly elected Off.
GERS at the Falmouth hotel
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-15

City Marshal Swan received a telephone
message last evening from the officials Of
the stats Reform school: at Stroudwster.
informing him of the escape Of young
inmate named John Lamb. who was
committed last spring from Westbrook.
The young man made his escape about
three O'Clock, but up to late hour last
evening Marshal Swan could obtain no
trac Of him In Westbrook.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-15
THE OPEN CONGRESS.

The Open Congress Of tho Church ol
the Messiah will meet Friday evening,
February 10 at quarter to eight In The
vestry Of the church. The subject foi
confederation will be "Rssolvsd. that the
policy OF our government In the Philip.
pines Islands Is justinabis. All inter.
ested are fnvitsd to stesnd.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-15
Floods SubSided And No More Trouble
Feared.
Little River Bridge To Be
Fixed at Once.
Passengers Now Transferred BY
Barge.

A large maple tree In front OF the resi-
dence OF j. r. Andrews was blown down
In tie gale Of Tuesday night. The tree
was about foot in diameter and was one
OF the old settlers.
The ladies OF the Methodist church
circle held Valentine supper last eve
ming. A fine programme of musical and
literary plumbers was rendered during the
evening.
The ladies' CIRCLE of the Universalist
church will meet Thursday afternoon al
two O'Clock at tho homo of Mrs. Andrew
I. Dodge, Niles street to sew.
MIR. Michael Mogan who has been at
his home In this city for the past few
days has returned to his business in
Massachusetts, Mrs. Mogan win remain
here a few days longer before joining her
husband.
The members of Peauawket Tribe of
Red Men will visit Rockameecook. Nor
rlll's corner Friday evening.
=. The several mile of tie city were in
running order yesterday. The water In
the river had subsidized to such an extent t,
that no furthsr damages is anticipated
from the foods.
Motorn.an Edward Herbert of the West
brook division of the Portland Railroad
company Is to conclude his lsbors with
the company on Saturday night of this
week.
The directors of the Westbrook, Wind
ham and Naples Electric Railway DOM.
parry with an eye to the convenience Of
the travelling public, during the time
that the cars ara held back at the trestIe
across Little river. has provided q barge
for the transfer OF passengers across the
river. Ths bridge is to be repaired at
Cnce.
REPUBLICAN CAUCUSES.
The Republicans of westbrook held
their oauousss last evening for the nomi-
nation OF ward officers. In all OF this
wards there was good attendance, ex-
oepting ward four, strong Democratic
ward, where they failed to SECURE a quo
rum. The caucuses resulted as follows:
Ward One-Aldsrman, George A Quin-
by. Ansel II. Porter; warden, A. II. Lar
rabee; ward clerk. w. q. II tcomb; con-
stable. Wesley e, witham; city commit
tee, Andrew C. Cloudman, James Kelley,
W. G. Titoonb.
Ward TWo-Aldermsn, Alexander
Spieis, Jssse Estes; warden, K. Ii.
Phillips; ward clerk, Joseph Hezelton,
Jr. constable, A. g. Chute; oity com.
mittse, 4. II. Phillips A. q. Chute.
Charles NJ. Clondman; school committee.
W. W. CGtter. by anclanation.
Ward Thres-Aldermsn, John d.
Knowlton, G. Howard Waterhouss; war
den, John knight; ward clerk, Fred b.
Spear; con stable. John NJ. Meservs; city
committee, q. NJ. Watarhouse, II. ii. b.
Halves. W. K. Dana; rallying committee.
Guy p. woodman. George L. Springer.
George Knowlton.
Ward Flvs-Aldermen, b. +. Wood
man, John A. Clark, Prides Corner;
warden, Frank II. Grant; ward clerk.
Charles B. Graham; constable. George Q.
Pike; city committee. Frank H. Grant.
X. r. Blasland, Frank, II. Walker;
SCHOOL committee, Charles r. Goodsll.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-15
WOODFORDS.

4 Lebanon commandery, KNIGHTS OF
Malta, conferred the scarlet degrees on
three candidates at their meeting held
Tuesday evening.
Friday afternoon there are to be SPECIAL
exer discs ut the Oakdale school, when
several paintings will be presented to the
school by the women's Literary Union.
Mr.. Amasa Cobb, East Dsering. who
has teen eeriously Ill lie much improved.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-15
AT PINES ALLEYS,

The MAss,lts won from the Tontinss
In a fine game. Shaw was high man
With 1856. Friday Loors Va Waverley s.
Massci ts-Shaw, 3cO; Br 'ne, s5!;
Peterson, 1876; Roberts, 1888. Total. 1917.
Confines Pine, 356; Higgins. sss; J.
A. Pine. 93s; Nutter, 1856. Total, 1861.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-15
PRESENTATION 10 DEERING
HIGH SCHOOL.

Ire Daughters Of Elizabsth wadsworth
{ ha TER Of tho Daughters OF the Anne
. n Revelation will present COPY of u e
Declaration Of Independence to the Deer
iIg High school at eleven o'clock Fridt >
morning, All daughters are requested &c
b, present as we'll as other l,dies and
gentlemen who are interested in the
affair.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-15

Miss Abby N. Norton, principal OF Il .
Normal and Kindergarten school, Is ex-
pected to speak at the mothers meeting
at wiiliston chapel, on Friday afternoon
at three O'Clock. His subject is to be-:
Bleaching children to overcome OBJ
tie present
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-15

Another Democratic candidate VINO was
nominated In the wsrd caucuses last
week. has withdrawn. This time the gen.
tlsman Ia John II. Ray, who was nomi-
natad fer CLERK in ward two.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-15

Tho general famous 70 nominate
mayor, three alderman at large and city
clerk, IL to be held at the Westbrook
opera horss Friday evening at 7so
o'clock.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-15

conditions discovery
Greenes Nura blood and
medicine
regain their lost power and the spirits become as the
stung health weakness asslude, and despair
testify TO benefits OF Dr.
dofo $ q O sun S
Nj .sSYpER2 Y
notcu 4
cotsix
understand
consultation
confidential
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-15
NOTE.

Claren Monroe advance agent Of the
George W. Monroe company, 10 In the
city In the interest Of the Monroe COM
pany.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-15

Total amount Of relief extend
ed, t242, 305. 30
Number Of parsons assist
ed by the various
Corps, e,35S
Balance IN Relief Funds of
Corps. SO. se4.9o
Corps, 1Os. 7s4. Oo
The National Treasursr's report
shows onsh balance In zen
srAl Fund Of Is, o10. SO
CAsh In hands Of National Presi-
dent, $500
Supplies valued at +,90l %
Total assets. sss, SOs e.
LIABILITIES-NON
Total amount OF relief since
organisation to June SO,
1868, $1,e92, $50 70
Total amount Of relief since
organization to June 30.
1869, 1884. 456. II
The treasurer reported total receipts for
the year ending February .. u.u1.60;
total expenditures. si.s6s.oe. leaving q
balance on hand of tik9o Nearly all Of