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The Portland daily press., 1900-12-29
MILITARY BASKET BALL.

A large crowd witnessed the basket
ball game in the military tournament
last evening. The contesting teams were
from Company l. and Company b. The
contest was close and exciting, and the
playing very fast. These teams have bean
rraeticing steadily, and their work last
night showed the result of thsir efforts
In superior team WORK. Company LIS
team won the game by score of 10 to 7.
Peterson made seven points for Compa-
ny B, while McKsough made two, Hayes
four and Quinn four points for the con-
testing team.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-29
WATCH NIGHT SERVICE.

There Will be Watch Night service at
the First Baptist church on Monday
night. The Y. p. S Q. K. Social Union
Will unite in the ssrvice of the evening,
which VIII open with a social hour begin
ming at eight O'Clock, followed by sony
and testimony service with an address by
Rev. w. 5. Boyard.
From 10 30 to IL p. M, there will be an
intermission. Light refreshments will be
served. This will be followed by sermon
by Rev. Bowlsy Green, pastor OF the
church. Several OF our city pastors will
participate In the service.
At 1l.45 the real watching o: the change
of the centuries will begin. The services
closing with grand fellowship hymn.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-29
Twitchell- Chaplin.
Milliken, Cousens s. Short.
YARMOUTH.

The Baptist Young Peoples Union
have invited the other young peoples
societies TO meet with them for a union
service ON Tuesday evening, January L.
Mr.. j. Harold Gould, who is at home
from Bangor Seminary, has received
from his father the gift OF young alli-
gator from Jacksonville. Fla, 1t has
teen named "Ieddy," on account OF It's
teeth, and has attracted much attention.
There will he Christmas concert at
the Central Unitarian church. Sunday
evening, at O'Clock.
A set of the Else books has teen pre-
scented to the First Parish Sunday school
library in memory of Claire Stockhridge
Tie marriage of Mr.. Harry L. Smith
anu Miss Harriet NJ. Tlctomb took place
December Goth, and the ceremony was
performed by Rev. b. p. Snow. Mr.. and
Mrs. Smith will reside In the house on
Pleasant street owned By Mrs. Frank
Parker.
MIR. Lyman Cook has gone to St.Johns-
bury to accept a position with the Reii-
able Pharmacy of that city.
MIR. and Mrs. j. Wallace Mountfort
have teen the guests Of MIR. and Mrs.
Samuel Merrill at the Corner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Green are about
to move to Jamaica Plain, where they
Will reside.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-29
NEW HEATING APPARATUS.

The Maine Central management is ex-
perimenting with new system OF heat
Ing the trains, by using the exhaust
steam from the air pump, instead Of Gi-
rect steam, as is the custom in general
use. 1t Is the invention OF +. +. Cog
gins, inspector of air brakes for the
Maine Central, and by its use the ex-
haust steam from the air pumps, which
would otherwise he wasted, is turned
backward to cylinder, which is situated
under the running board OF the locomo-
tive, and from there condu cited through
the pipes OF the train. Its advantages
from an economical standpoint can be
easily seen, A number OF the locomo-
tives on the road have been fitted with
the appliance, ana as far as can be
learned 1t ia giving satisfaction.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-29
READY TO QUALIFY.
sheriff-EIeet Psarson's Bond Approved
ana ne Wnl Probably be sworn
in ON Monday.

Shsrif elect Pearson has had his bond
approved and Is now already TO take
cnarRe OF his office Although he does
not really begin his duties until next
Tuesday IL Is probable that be VIII quail
~ Monday. being sworn In ana pre-
pared to assume charge. Mr.. Eben N.
Perry, who has been appointed one Of
the civil IDENTITIES, said yesterday that he
should qualify Monday. The question
regarding the position OF James III.
Banks Of westbrook still remains In
doubt. but Will probably be definitely de-
termined by today OF Monday.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-29
DROWNED In HARBOR.
An italian workman on scow 4,
Knocked overboard-Body Not yes
Found.

Yesterday morning Joseph Nesento. an
Italian about thirty years Of age, work
ing on one OF the acows OF the Morris
dredging company, In the harbor, met
with fatal accident. The scow was
loaded and had bsen towed out about two
miles of Cushing's island. Nesento was
knocked overheard by the falling of the
pawl which he was trying to pull out to
assist In unloading. He was evidently
stunned for he did not rise after going
down. Last evening his body had not
been found. Nesento came from New
York with his brother about two weeks
ago ana both secured employment on the
scow.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-29
Giving away Furniture.

Next Monday I. P. Tibbetts &
Co. viii give away a 3 piece Par
lor Suite, value $4,000, to the
purchaser of a handsome quartered
oak Chamber Set at $1,000, COM
posed Of bed, dresser and COM
mode, all in perfect condition.
The regular price of the Chamber
Set is $4,000, bringing the cost of
$4,000 worth of fine furniture
down to less than half its value.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-29
FANCY BILLIARD pLAYINa,

At the Colonial billiard parlors last
night there was large gathering to wit
ness the exhibition games OF billiards be-
tween Fred Eames and Fred Evans, both
OF whom are famous players, The Zyipha
Ladies' Orchestra furnished the music,
and there were about 1L0 ladies present
to witness the playing In the first
game of fourteen-inch balk line billiards,
Fred Eames SCORED 20 and Fred Evans 81.
In straight billiards Fred Eames scorsd
go, while Evans was making 81. After
the two contests, Eames gave a very In
teresting exhibition OF fancy shots.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-29
IuRILEE SINGERS.

The Y. NJ. q. A, mems nesting Sun
day afternoon at 80 win be OF rather a
unique character. One hundred men are
to speak in the meeting, one for each year
in the century just closing, and of which
tomorrow is the last sunday. Vocal
music will be furnished by the South
Carolina Jubilee singers, who ara in the
city. and will take part in the ssrvios.
The orchestra win also be in attendance.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-29
PERSONALS.

Elegant portraits of Gov. Powers, Gov
elect Hill, ex-Gov. BurleiRh, ex-GoV.
Crosby, ex.Gov. Daniel Il. Davis and
ex- Senator Nathan A. Farwell were
placed In the rotunda of the State capitol
Thursday.
kThe many friends in this city VIII be
raind to learn OF the serious ilinsss OF
Mr.. A, Scott Jones, superintendent of
the Sunday school at Black Point, Soar
toro. he is critically III at his home at
Oak Hill. with pneumonia.
Hon. +. M. Higgins of Limerick, ami
@. ii. Bevington,a an Official Of the Grand
Trunk railway, are at the Falmouth
Hotel.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-29
COURSE OF STUDY EXTENDED.

The course OF study for the nurses at
the Eye and Ear iniirmary has resn ex-
tended from two to three years. The COM
psnsatlon for the first year VIII bs $40 per
month and board, for the second, sl2,
and for the third, sl4.
Miss Bertha Henningsen has resigned
her position as head nurse at the infrm-
airy and her place is being taken by Miss
Mhitlook.
Miss Emma A. George, graduate from
the Institution, who has been attending
patient at Al Chadwick street., has re-
turned to her home In New Sharon.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-29
WEDDINGS.
HILL-MAsTIC.

A quiet home wedding occurred at the
home or Mr.. and Mrs. Hurbert Il. Mas
tic, 20 Lincoln avenue, Nashua, N. H.,
December 25th. when their daughter
Goidie f. Mastic was united in marriage
TO Eugene L.. Hill Of standish. Me-. by
Rev. q. q. Garland. After receiving
congratulations and the best wishes of
their many friends MFR. and Mrs. Hill
left for a tour through Maine and Massa-
chusetts, after which they win reside at
Windsor. VT, where they are both well
known.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-29
OBITUARY.
EDWARD W. DUNBAR.

Edward W. Dunbar. prominent citi-
zen OF Damariscotta, died Wednesday af-
ternoon, aged "A years. Mr.. Dunbar was
in business in Damarisootta about 10
years, mp to 1895, as a bookseller, station
er and dealer in-inusical instruments. In
1895 he disposed Of all except the latter
line on account of advancing years. He
was also agent for the American Express
Co. some % years. He represented Dam
ariscotta and Nobleboro In the legislature
during the Civil War, and before going
TO Damariscotta served as municipal
officer and on the school board OF Noble
boro, and after going to Damariscoita
served on the TOOL board there. He was
born in Nobleboro, April ID. 1876, moved
to Newcastle in 1903 and TO Damariscotta
in 1869, purchasing residence on Vine
street, where he had lived since. This Is
the first break in the family. as he is sur
vived by his wife, two daughters and i've
cons.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-29
RIvERroN PARTIES.

Miss Lappin entertained dinner party
at Riyerton Casino last evening. This
evening a large party, composed Of the
members OF the Maine Commercial
Travellers association are to hold their
annual reunion at Riverton casino. A
banquet is to be served after which the
election of officers is TO occur.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-29
sEIzURE YESTERDAY.

Vest srday afternoon, Deputy Marshal
Chenery and officers Frank, Greeley and
Massure made seizure nt rord's place,
s73 Fore street. They gathered in one
barrel of ale, two kegs OF lager, and a
dozen bottles OF gin and brandy. watch
man. Timothy Il. Quinlan was also
captured.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-29
CIVIC CLUB.

The third regular meeting OF the club
occurs this afternoon at the usual nour,
HEALTH In charge of the department
committee. There will be brief me-
mortal exercises for Mrs. Brown, who
was head OF a department committee this
year, an officer last year, aud charter
member OF the club.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-29
THE TRADE TOURNAMENT.

At Pines alleys last night, the game
between the Twitoheil- Champlin Co.
and the Milliken, Cousens & Short teams
was rather one-sided. the latter team
winning all three games, and are now
the leaders. The teams are all close to.
gether, and there WILL be some fine bowl
ing next week. The bowling OF Harring-
ton was fine. as his score will show.
Noble also bowled we'll. The winning
team all played well. The score:
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-29
ENTERTAINMENT All ALMsHoUsE


On Thursday evening n delightful en-
tertainment took place at the almsnouse.
This was the regular Christmas ceiebra.
tion for the inmates Of the houss, and
was much enjoyed. MIR. Robert l.. Whit
comb. with his graphapnone. and
Honey johnson with his SONGS and
readings. furnished fine entertain
ment. and the chapel was crowded with
people. There were number OF friends
of the Institution present. Messrs.G oudy,
Ross, Gowen, Libby, Daggstt and York
were also on hand, and expressed much
qualification. Tho overseers are of the
opinion that 1t would be an excellent
plan to provide more such entertainments
at the almshouse during the year, and
will make an effort in this direction.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-29
THE SIEGE OF TIENTsIN CHINA

Mr.. Charles II. Cannon will tell the
story OF the siege or Tientsin at st.
stephen 8 church, Sunday evening, 30.
Mr.. Cannon was an eye witness OF the
siege, and has resided In China several
years, as agent OF the American Bible
Society. All interested are invited to be
present.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-29
WILL BE A HOT GAME.

There will be game of basket bali
next Tuesday evening, between Compa-
niles e and l.. 1t will be one of the hot
test games ever played at the Armory.
Inc public is cordially invited to attend.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-29
AT CHURCH OF MESSIAH.

The vasper service at the Church of
Messiah will be held at p. m. tomorrow.
The pastor viii sneak on '"rhe Adequate
GOSPEL for the Twentieth Century and Its
Problems. The change in the hour of
service is owing to the meeting OF the
Cumberland Association at All Souls
Church, Deering, in the evening.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-29
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Al LEW.
ISTON.

The Knights of Columbus worked the
third degree on eighteen candidates at
lewiston, Thursday evening. The de-
gree was exempIified by District Deputy
Enos DAILY and staff OF Salem. Mass,
assisted by Grand knight James L. State
and staff of this city. Among the Port
land members who were In attendance
were DIR. j. II. o'Brion, Fred ID. Har-
vey, Edward J. Quinn, Edward Conley
and John Clark. After the exercises q
line banquet was served. The visiting
msmbers were afterwards invited to the
Heols Club, where they were entertained.
A splendid time was enjoyed.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-29
HARBOR NEWS.
interesting Note. Gathered Along the
water Front.

The steamer Livonian Of the Allan line
sailed for Glasgow yesterday afternoon.
she took, besides a tuIl cargo, 40 head Of
cattle.
Ths Vancouver OF the Dominion line
cleared yesterday and Will prob ably sail
today. She lie bound for Liverpool.
There were several ARRIVALS OF small
vessels yesterday.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-29
ADMINISTRATIONS NOTICE

TIME subscriber hereby gives notice that no
the estate of
PERCY l.. BARKER, late of Portland,
in the County of Cumberland, deceased
and given bonds as the law directs.
All persons having demands against
the estate OF said deceased are desired
to present the same for settlement, and all in
debted thereto are requested to make payment
Immediately.
AUGUSTUS f. M0ULTON.
Portland, December 70, 1900. dec22dlaw3wS
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-29
OFFICERS ELECTED.

CRESCENT ASSEMBLY, p. s.
Crescent Assembly, No. 20, Pythian
Sisterhood. OF woodfords, elected the fol-
lowing officers last evening;
q. o. Miss Olive Elder.
v. C.-Mrs. Henry Horton.
Prelate-Mrs. IL. W. Mills.
X. X. and, S-Mrs Harry May.
N. at A.-Mrs. Ainnzo Thompson,
A. NJ. at A.-Miss Florence symonds.
Nj. of E.-Mrs Harry May.
1. G.-Mrs. Edward Leonard.
y. G.-&rs. Edward Aver.
Mystic One-Miss Mary Lucas.
Organist-Mrs. Oliver Lowell.
Grand Representative-Mis Olive FL
der.
AIternate-M Mrs Luther Bradford.
TRINITY LODGE.
The following officers of Trinity Lodge
were elected last evening:
C.O.-Frank ii. Libby.
v. C.-Fred l., Hutchins.
P.-William L. Delavina.
NJ. OF H.-Harry o. Randall.
X. of X. and :. -3eorge W. Pennell.
NJ. OF L. -Warren q. King.
Nj of E.-Grant S Rail-.
NJ, of A.-John q. Smith.
/. FISHERMAN l GouI1.
(: y. G.--Daniel 5. Strout.
Grand Representative for two years
John w. Estle.
Alternate for two years-George b.
Wooster.
Grand Representative for two years
Alverdo LeAvitt.
Alternate for two years-Charles II.
DAmery.
Trustee for three years-George b,
Wooster.
Hail Agent for one year-warren c.
King.
LIGONIA LODGE I.OOF.
The annual meeting of Ligonia Lodge,
No. 3, /. .. o. r., was held last evening
and the following officers elected:
Noble Grand--Fred Ii. Drinkwatsr.
Vice Grand-Thomas Ii Peters.
Recording Secretary--H. x. Colesworthy.
Permanent Secretary-W. Il. Piummer.
Tlea surer--M. E. Tyler.
Trustees-Chhrles +. Guptill, Charles
+. Roberts, A. W. Smith.
Agent of Hall-Charles IL. Cloudman.
PINE TREE LODGE, K. p.
At the annual meeting of Pine Tree
Lodge, No. II, X. OF p, held last eve
ming, the following officers were elected:
Chancellor Commander-Calvin Il.
Woodside.
Vice Chancellor-CharlesH IL. Roberts.
Prelate-Charles Dunham.
Kesper of Records and Seal-Charles
j. Butler.
Master of Work-John w. SWEET.
Master of Financs-John Il Brown
Master of Exchequer-John K. Britt.
observation-disclosures VI. Tucker.
Inner Guard H. Il. Manstield.
Outer Guaru-F. A. Hersey.
Representative to Pythian Hall Asso.
ciation-A, j. Cummings.
anfa m (lPa In "A
q. Achorp, 1. A. Hamilton; alternates,
j. Il Britt, j. Is. Brown
Trustee for three years-Daniel f.
Nash.
FERN LODGE.
AT the annual meeting of Fern Lodge
No. 2, independent Order of Odd Ladies,
held last evening, the following officers
were elected:
wv. p. L.-Olivs A. Ingalls,.
W. N. L.-Raohel M. Piummer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-11
Great Catholic Enterprise.

The official paper of the Catholic
church of the diocese of Chicago
The New World-has been engaged
during the past year in preparing a
history of the Catholic church in
Illinois, which was issued as a special
edition March 81, 1900. 1t is the
most stupendous effort ever attempted
by a great weekly paper in this
country.
The work comprises the travels and
la bors of the earliest French mission
aries in the great northwest territory
pioneer missions. with illustrations
and portraits of priests who attended
them; history of every pioneer set
Element in Illinois, with illustrations
and portraits of many Iaymen and
priests; history of every parish in the
state. with many illustrations of it's
early churches and portraits of pio-
neer settlers; history of each of the
four dioceses in the state, together
with biographies of the bishops;
chapters devoted exclusively to each
of the following elements in histori-
cal order: French. Irish. German.
Bohemian. Polish. italian. Slovenian
and Syrian Catholics; chapter on
Christian art. etc. Many historical
facts and portraits have never been
pub lished before.
The publication contains over 1000
illustrations and $50 pages, with q
beautiful specially designed cover.
Eve'y Catholic family should have a
copy of this great edition. and people
of whatever religious belief Will find
it most interesting. Price, so cents
per copy.
The production of this issue of The
New World cost $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-11

than seventy millions of contented.
prosperous people, this occasion is
used to reaffirm our faith in the prin-
ciples declared by our forefathers.
Representing the people of Iowa
and Illinois, assem- bled in open mass
meeting in the name and for the cause
of liberty, we tender a most sincere
welcome to the commissioners from
the Transvaal republic and the Orange
Free State whose presence with US we
count high honor. and whose cause
appeals to our sense of right and JUS
tice; therefore be it
Resolved, By this meeting, which
we believe to be representative of
pu bile sentiment in the United States
of America:
l. That we appreciate and admire
the heroism which has marked every
step taken by the federals in their
battles for their liberty. and that we
commend the fortitude they have
shown in reverses which. we trust.
may not be permanent losses, but
lead to success.
2. That we condemn, with all the
feeling of our hearts the unjust and
cruel policy of the British empire in
seeking to crush these republics.
5. That we fervently hope that
human freedom in South Africa may
soon be placed on enduring founda-
tons.
4. That we solemnly assure the
citizens of these republics that under
no circumstances will we approve the
alliance or the association of the
United States. directly or Indirectly.
with any monarchy or aristocracy for
the purpose of subjugatirg a free
people; that at all times we will OPP
pose and denounce such a course.
5. That it will be considered a
pleasure and duty in the future. as
it has been in the past, to contribute
of our means to the relief of the
widows and orphans and other de-
pendents, made so by their gallant
struggle for the right.
6. That a copy of these resolutions
be presented to our guests and for
warded to the president of the United
States and our senators and congress
men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-11
RexdaIe,s New Volume.

The following is from the May
mum Der of Literary Life, published in
New York:
Robert Rexdale, whose name ap-
pears at intervals in relation to con-
temporaneous poetry, makes his
home at Rock Island, III. BY pro-
fession and training he is a news pa
per man, that having been his work
for several years in the east, and he
now edits the Fraternal Tribune. o
monthly paper. in connection with
his duties as official lecturer for the
society with which he is identified in
Illinois. Mr.. Rexdale has in prepare
ton for the press new volume which
will include the best of his earlier
works. in prose and verse, and all his
later productions. The poem from
which the book will take its title had
a wide reading in Munsey's magazine.
One of his recent poems that has been
much copied is The Other Side of
the Picture first published in Liter
ary Life. Mr.. Rexdale is a mem Der
of the Society of American Authors,
of New York. and enjoys an extensive
acquaintance among literary people. {"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-11
ANNUAL REUNION Is HELD.
Glass of 1900 Received Iuto High School
Alumni Association.

Alumni Association.
The Rock Island High School
Alumni association held its 9th an
nual reunion at the high school build.
ing Saturday evening. The meeting
was well attended. the association,
which started in 1874 with five mem
bers, having now enrolled nearly 600
names. The meeting was opened
with prayer by Rev. d. L. McNary, of
the United Presbyterian church, after
which the following program Was car
ried out: Piano sclo. Miss Mae Lar
kin; address, M. f. Sweeney; recita-
ton, The Mornings Mail" Miss
Agnes Brennan; vocal solo. Miss Edith
Quayle; address of welcome to class of
1900, W. j. Sweeney, '93; response in
behalf of class of 1900, Daniel Mont
gomery; vocal solo, Frank Martin,
Chicago.
The officers elected to serve the en-
suing year are:
President-MissS Sarah Johnston.
Vice President-Mrs. NJ. Bahnsen.
Treasurer - Harry Hu bbard.
Executive mmittee-Mrs. r. A
Donaldson, Miss Anna Bennett. Mrs
g. L. Silvis, Dudley Marshall, w. j.
Sweeney.
Refreshments were served and sew
eral hours whiled away in general
sociability. 1t was decided to hold
the next meeting of the association at
the Watch Tower.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-11
MIXTER TAKES CUP.
Rock islander Wins Second Pre-
liminary Golf Tourna-
ment.
OF. LYNDE Has NEXT BEST SCORE.
Entry List the Largest in the His.
tory of the
Club.

The entry list for the fortnightly
handicap for the mems handicap cup
at the Rock Island Arsenal Golf club
Saturday afternoon was the largest
in the history of the club. The Rock
Island contingent. as usual. was in
the lead at the finish. Frank Mixter
carried off the honors with an excel
lent net score of 90 while c. F. Lynde
was second with net score of go.
Mr.. Lynde's gross score of 100 is also
worth noting, being one of the best
made in the match and 81 wing that
the Rock Island ooNers viii SO be
giving odds to heir rival, III Inc tri-
cities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-11
News Prom Davenport.

A story from the other side of the
river is TO the effect that a pleasant
appearing stranger struck Rock Island
recently. made friends with number
of men there and ended by swindling
all very cleverly. He got hard up for
cash, borrowed whatever he could get
from each of them for a few hours
and left his handsome gold watch and
chain for security. Up to date thir-
teen of these watches and chains have
been found in the hands of men who
him with cash, from
S. up. The thirteen superstition is
clearly gaining ground over there
Davenport Democrat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-11

TrAnafaRA.

June Edward Nelson to Hilda
G. Carlson, lot and 10 feet lot 8,
block /, L. P. Nelson's add, Moline,
81.
Victor Carlson to Edward Nelson,
lot and 10 feet lot 3, block l, L. P.
Nelson's add. Moline. $500.
County clerk to James Quinn, und ]
lot 5. block SO. village of Andalusia.
Henry i. Framing to George w.
Framing and William j. Framing, net
z, part nwI Is, part sw4 nef IS. nwi
swi IS, e3 swi IS, 16, 1w; also sci II,
Is. 2w. 81, 500.
Harriet NJ. Framing to G. W. Fran
ing and William j. Framing, net z.
part nw4 8. nwl Is, part swl nef Is.
nwi swi Is, e3 sw4 Is, 16, 1w; ale
set ~, I6, 2w, 81, 500.