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The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1900-11-15

the least attention to the m~illionaire's
protests.
"And now" 1 said. what OF these
three blue headed matches?"
They're all right. They're refresh
ment room matches. They don't mind
your taking one or -
How do you know they don't mind?
Do you ask them? Or do you sneak be-
hind the bun stand and steal them
when you think nobody is looking?
And these two with the dark brown
heads?"
81 had to see my solicitors about an
investment of mine. l was shown into
the senior partners room, The bust
ness was a mere bagatelle-a matter
of f25,000. But you know how partic-
ular solicitors are. He got up to refer
to some wretched book, and in so do
ing turned his back on me. The
matches were on his table in a ribbed
glass thing. Well, that was my
chance. Any other man would have
done the same"
ANY other doncrallzad blackguard
might have DONE
I'm not going to sit here and. lis
tea to this abuse. What business have
you got with, my private affairs?
What does it matter to you how l
Get my matches? gave you a cigar
Il am not ungrateful, and for that
reason I have decided not to give
your rar2e and address when show
you up. But none the less I An a be-
lever in truth and honesty, even in
small matters, and"
"Oh, never mind that. Give nc back
my match box"
Wait. When see crime l have got
to punish 1t. / am sparing you public
disgrace and perhaps a long s~ojourn
in a felon's cell. and that is sufficient
reward for a cigar, which is certainly
too good to be allowed constantly to
go out like this"
Il re!it it with the match that the
little boy had dropped. The million
alre nearly screamed with anguish, for
it was the third match | had taken.
He said that if I behaved in other
matters as l did with regard to
matches I should soon be a ruined
man. | continued:
But, though | spare you public dis
grace the punishment must be severe.
My own conscience would never be
easy if | did not do my duty-if l did
not give 0 a lesson which you would
not be likely to forget. I am sorry
for Won b11f If cannot ho ho1pod
l let the window down with a bang,
emptied the remaining matches out
on to the line. shut the box, and re-
turned it to him with many thanks.
He said that l was mad, and made
a dash for the alarm in order to stoI
that his view as to matches was moi
the general view; and if he stopped {
train to the few which I haG
thrown out of the window he would
get himself into trouble.
He sank back on the cushions-si
lent, sulky and defeated. After awhile
he said that he was sorry he had eve
given me the cigar. I explained tina
|, on the contrary, was glad.
When WI got out at Waterloo I lei
him to the automatic machine, CAV,
him a penny and told him to make III
his mind to buy matches for himself
With a look Of diabolica1 cunning h
slipped the penny into his pocket an,
dashed off to the refreshment room
When I last saw him he had intrench
ed himself behiud the hot water an
paratus, and was waiting with spark
ling eyes for his chance to steal a. fey
more matches.
Once a match thief always. a mate.
thief, and when a match thief is ais
a millionaire his case is peculiarl
hopeless.-Barry Pain.
: CAM m a RpN 0nR
The Portland daily press., 1900-04-05
WOODFORDS.

sMiss Deborah N. Morton. preceptress
at Westbrook seminary is to go abroad
this summer in charge Of one Of Mr. b.
A. Elwell's parties. The party is to WIS.,
it the Paris exposition and journey
through Italy,
j. B. Neating, British Vios Consul,
residing at Deering Highlands, is to take
steps, 1t lie understood to form another
golf club in this vicinity. IL is the In
tention to tit up the golf links on the
land formerly occupied by the PresuTp-
sect Park, Stevens avenue.
The ". W. W. whist club was enter
tsinsd yesterday afternoon at the hons
of Mrs Wish OF Portland.
Floyd Robbins, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Il. &c. Robbins, Ocean avenue, Is now
able to get around, and is recovering
quite nicely from his recen! severe i'll
nese.
The members of Crescent ASSEM- uly.
Pythian Sistsrhood are to pay fraternal
visit TO the assem- bly, at Saco. The mem
bsrs should leave Woodfords in season to
CONNECT with the train leaving the
Union station at b.25 O'Clock. There is
. prospect of large number being in
the party.
Miss Maud Woodfosd, Sawyer stree t. ID
reported rs bsing quite Ill at her hoHe.
The Portland daily press., 1900-04-05
Pythian SiSterhOOd Will Visit SatO
Tonight.
Work Will Begin on
Haskell Mill Soon.
New Machinery In Electric Pow
err House.

The members Of Calanthe assembly
Pythian siztsrh ood, are to leave this city
this afternoon on the 4.s0 O'Clock car
from the West End snroute TO the Uricn
station where they are to take the train
for Saco and pay a fraternal visit to the
members Of the assembly at that place.
Naomi Rebskah lodge has appointed
the following committees to assist at the
grend fair to be held later in the season /;
Enrertainment-MraE Ella F. Cordwell,
Mrs. Ida K. Quinby, Mrs Nellie Stevens,
Mrs Rose johnson.
Refreshments, first day Mrs. Lydia j.
Smith; turkey dinner, second Day, Mrs.
Mary Mariner; salad supper, third day.
Mrs.Addie Thorne,
art gallsry-Mrs. Ella Cordwell. MRS.
Clyde Woodman, Mrs Caddie Anderson.
Fancy srticlas-Mrs.A Addis Cutter, Mrs.
Mary Skiliings, Mrs. Lizzie Skiilings,
Mrs. Susie Estss.
Useful articles-Ars. Annie STYLES
Mrs. Mary Mariner, MrF. Isaiah Man.
chester, Miss Harriet Jordan, Mrs M
A. BettEs.
Aprons-Miss Bertha Knight, Mrs. Kate
d. Sweet, Mrs. Sarah Hartman.
lee cream-Mrs. Carrie =. Smith, Mrs.
Olive Warren, Mrs. Etts Graffam.
Candy table--Miss Bertha Higgins, Miss
Alice Hezelton, Miss Annie MorriF, Mrs.
Alice Vnrnum.
Decoration--Mrs Mary Hezslton, Niles
Ella Cord well, Mrs. Ella Aiggins.
Gypsy Fortune Tsller's tent-Madome
LeTour and other gypsies.
Mrs. John Skillings Of Saco street, wife
Of former street Commissioner Skillings
was conveyed to her home yesterday
from the Maine General hospital where
nka 20 M,
dergo an operation for appendicitis. Mrs.
skiiIings is gaining as rapidly as can be
expected.
A new shaft has just been put in po-
sition In the new electric power house on
Bridge strset. A shaft will connect a
Holmes wheel with the two Victor wheels
which we're placed in use last fall.
A large quantity of China clay has ar.
rived during the past few days over the
Maine Central railroad for the use Of the
s. d. Warren paper mills,
The lumber for the construction Of the
new silk mill to be built by the Haskell
Silk MIL company Is beginning to arrive
and preparations for building will be
commenced at onoe.
The building lie to be two stories high
aud will be so feet wide and 800 feet In
length.
Msssrs. HOLMES and Haley the local
printer have the contract for printing the
city reports OF Westbrook for the year
Ie99-1900.
Kew. G. @. Phelan, pastor of the local
Methodist church has been elected for
the third term 70 the head otlios in the
grand lodge Of Maine. in the order OF
Ornngemeu.
The Portland daily press., 1900-04-05

In this city. April 3. William Irwin. infant sen
of AIDE bert /. and Ada I. greeley aged
month 70 days.
In Brunswick, April l, Mrs. Pamela G., Pot
ter wife OF the late VIM. Potter, OF Arrowsie,
ageo 81 years months.
In Sanford, March 2s, Henry Jenness, aged
10 years.
In Salem, March 27, Mary J. Patch, OF Spring
vale, aged "a years.
In Sprngyale, March 90, infant daughter OF
~ T. aud Alma J. Browns.
Inl winthrop, NJ reh 20, Levi Stew ms. aged
In Gardiner, MaIch g. Mrs. Marcia Chad
In Bsliirore. April 3. Robert McCloskey of
PO ltii'd.
/ fim er Il on Friday m0rning at B. o'eloe..
from h.. late esidencr, N. 10 Anne slr' e6
| tRrguieni high m iss at tho Ctthearal OF ne
InimaGulate Concoiition ~ 9 -" nes
In Mobile. Aprll g. W liam B. F. uagan, form
a-.y OF BIth.
The Portland daily press., 1900-04-05
GORHAM.

The Normal school opened Tuesday
with . good attendance.
Mr.. VIM. H. Leavitt is making exten-
sivs repairs upon Elmer Blacks HOUSE
on Main street.
Mrs. Henry Stanwood isft yesterday
for q visit with friends in Newburypoft.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albsrt NJ. Jones left
yesterday for Q brief visit With friends
In Brunswick.
Mrs. Alonzo Drown Ii In Boston with
her son, Ernest, who IL very III at the
present time.
Miss Marion summersides left yester
day for Lisbon where she will spend o
few weeks.
Hon. Lyman Cousens Of Portland
visited friends In Gorham yesterday.
Mr.. Oscar Drown has returned from
a visit In Boston.
The Portland daily press., 1900-04-05
SUPREME COURT AT BANGOR.

Bangor. April 3-The April term Of
the su preme judicial court bsgan here
this morning, before Judge Haskell
This term is for civil business only, and
no grand jury is in attendance. Aftsr
the organization Of the court the juries
were excused until Wednesday morning.
no case being ready Tor trial the first day.
The greater part of the day was occupied
in going over the docket and arranging
the trial calendar. Over one hundred
cssss have been placsd upon the trial
list, and the Indications are that the
term will be long and important one.
There are several ossss agalnss the Maine
Central railroad, arising from alleged
per rsonal injuries claimed 10 have been
received in the disaster at Mt. Desert
Ferry. Upon the call Of the docket this
N orniDg these were defauItsd and placed
upon the trial list for hearing upon the
question Of damages.
The Portland daily press., 1900-04-05
NETHERsoLE qEIAL RESUMED.

NETHERSOLE 1FIAL RESUMED.
New York, April 4.-Ths trial Of Olga
NEthersole. the actress, and her associate
was resumed today. The jury was Sc
oured yesterday ard the pros ecution to-
day began the introd uctlon Of testimony.
Several witnesses gave detailed nara
tive OF Miss Nethersole's production Of
iSapho" as they had seen 1t. Several
times Justice Fursman cautioned wit
nesses not to give their opinion as to the
N orality OF what they had ssen and in
sisted that their evidence should tie
con fined closely TO facts.
The tr ial dragged itself along entirely
devoid Of any sensational feature. The
evidences was confined closely to a deS-
cliption Of the play and was similar In
every way to that given In the prellmi-
nary hearing. Photographs Of scenes
from the play were exhibited.
Justice FuFsman said that there was
no uss In going over the same testimony
and Lawyer Hummsll declared that he
was willing to submit the manuscripts Of
the play II the ju stice desired, Assistant
District Attorney lie Barber was Eatis-
fed with this and Mr.. Rummel was led
to say that he would not object to restln 8
the cass then and there.
Justice FursmAn said he would be sat-
isiled but Assistant District Attorney Ls
Barber OF jscted. He said he would
like 10 have some time TO sum up. jus
tios Fursman said he would adjourn the
case and give each side an hour for sum
ming up. This WAS agreed to and court
was then adjourned until tomorrow
m orning.
The Portland daily press., 1900-04-05
HAS BOUGHT AN AUTOMOBILE

Mr.. Samuel S. Boyden, residing ON
Pleasant avenue, Woodfords, the actusry
for the Union Mutual Life Insurance
company, received yesterday from the
Looomobile company OF Amerlcs at
Newton, Macs, one Of their latest pat
tern automobiles, Ths automobile is
virtually the same as the one purchased
by Mr.. NJ ID. Hanson last summer. The
only difference is in the fact that the
wagon is about fifty pounds heavier
than the type.in use by MIR. Hanson. The
tires on Mr.. Boyden's automobils are
also some wider and considerably heavier,
this being done to accommodate IL TO the
travel over the Maine roads, which as
rule are harder TO operate on. Mr..
Hanson GONE months ago ordered one of
the new pattern machines and q little
later In the season expects TO have II here
in season for use.
The Portland daily press., 1900-04-05
FUNERAL SERVICES.

The funeral serviess of the late ] ohm
Dohsrty we're held yesterday Afternoon
at three o'clock from his late residence
12e Forest avenue and Wsa largely at.
tended by relatives and former business
ASSOC iates The services were conducted
by Rev. 8. n. Pc rson of the Gospel
Mission who paid worthy tribute TO
the memory of the departed. Interment
was at Evergreen cemetery.
The Portland daily press., 1900-04-05
Telephone 1OO6-4.

Singleton, q oolorsd preacher. spoke be-
fore good sized audience on the subject
OF Slavery and gave q graphic dssorip-
tion of bis life as slave. He appealed to
his hearers to give the negro In this
country fair show to make the best OF
the opportunities now offered TO him.
There was music py q selected quartette.
ARMY NOTES.
The engineers and boats crew from
Fort Preble went to Fort Gorges yester-
day to destroy a condemned mine.
Sergeant Davis will take the place of
Sergeant Nathan ID. Sohoonaksr rs mess
officer ct Fort Preble.
The boys from Forts Preble and VIII
lisms had a social gathering last evening
on broadway. which was attended, By
many friends from the oity. Mr.. Martin
played the banjo, Mr.. Perry sang. while
recitation given By Miss Kinds
There was fancy cake walk by Mis1
Del Mari and the evening was a pleafant
one enjoyed by over thirty people.
NEWS ITEMS.
James Desmond Is engaged ct work
with Mr.. Lamb, the barber.
William Purrinston has been In
Chebeasus island for few days. and his
place at the Cooperative store was taken
by William West.
The four mAstsd soho onsr Frsuk T..
Stinscn was on the marine railws
yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Il. Cole will leave
for st. Jehnsbury, Vermont, today.
Miss Cassie Gushing is wishing her
friend Miss Elsie Parsons, corner High
and Sawyer streets.
The History club held Its last nesting
with Mics Pillsbury Of willard. There
was o large atssndancs and tbs pre-
grAmms was OF usual interest. Rsfre an
usnts were served. 10 was the best meet
Ing Of ths season. The club will meet
with Mrs. Herbert Startling, Randa
street this evening when lssssn will
be given on Thomas Carlisle. Address
by Mr.G. W. Mooney Of Boston.
The Portland daily press., 1900-04-05
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
GEORGE W. WILSON.

GEORGE W. WILSON.
The theatre going public appruciats
the fact that rarely is the opportunity
efforded them Of witnessing the perform
anoes of such an artist as George W. VIII
son at popular prices. aud that . drsmat-
10 treat is in store for them next week
during Mr.. Wilson'S engagement here at
the Jefferson, 10 evinced by the demand
for tickets at the opening of the advances
gives promise OF large after dance
throughout the engagement. However,
the entertainment next week will not
devolve entirely upon the talented atar.
MIR. Wilson like many men OF true geniui
10 withAl o modest man, and he has
insisted upon gathering around him q
com pany of sterling merit, believing that
poor frame spoils the picture. however
good IL may be.
BROWNS IN TOWN.
LaMotte and sowsrsby's "Brown's in
Town" will be seen at tine Portland thea
tire on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday,
and from all reports Manager Rounds
should consider himself fortunate In
booking 1t. as 1t has made bigger hit
than any farce comedy on the road this
season, and is full of fun and promises
to keep an audience laughing all the
evening. The piscs played at MeVicker'i
theatre, Chicago. last season for run,
and was the talk of the town. The house
was packed to the doors at every per-
formanoe.
PORTLAND THEATRE.
The Spooners oontrive to draw large
houses and II one eaa Judge by the ar-
plauss they receive from the large audi
encss ut each performance you can rest
assured that they are perfectly successful
in their endeAvor to please the public.
Yesterday afternoon the performancs
was "Ths Wages of Sin." and for the
evening attraction, tsThe Old Lime
Kiln" was presented. Aiss Edna May
Spoonsr took the leading role Of Margery,
Miss Cecil rs "Helen Morton" wRs
very fetching. MIR. Phillips as Captain
Arthur Norton looked and acted his
part perfectly. Miss Olive Grove was
very funny all through the performance
"a "Biddy Flynn" jolly old Irish
woman. Speoisl mention should be made
of the buck and wing dancing Of Mics
Cecil Spooner, which is without DOUBT
the hest that ne have seen this winter.
For this afternoon "Ths Pearl of Savoy"
will be the attraction, and for the even
ing performance for the only time in this
oity "a Woman's Devotion, a sensa-
tional comedy by Mr.. Hal. Reid.
The Portland daily press., 1900-04-05
CHOSE DELEGATES AT LARGE

Tne delegates chosen at the Republican
oSucuses on Monday to attend the dis
trict. convention which will chose dele
gates to the National Republican oonven-
tion met yesterday afternoon at the Re-
publican headquarters and chose Samuel
A. True of ward four IS delegate at
large from Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1900-04-05
Y. W. @. A. SALE.

An Easter sale Of useful and fancy
artIt les IL being held at the rooms Of the
Young Women's Christian association.
The sale opened yesterday with good
attendance and continues today. Rs
fIsshments are also for sale. The affair Ii
a worthy one and ensures good patron
age.
The Portland daily press., 1900-04-05
MARRIAGES.

III Bath, March %, George F. DinsmOre and
Miss Ada MeAtthur.
Ia Bridgton March 2s, Frank K. Doige and
Miss Blanche l.. Mills.
In Jonesport, Judsop II. Sawyer ana Miss
Elyira O. Smith, Doth OF Bar Harbor.
IN Dover, March IS, Al II. Bell and Miss
Emma II. Racine.
In Madison, March 20, Ivory Whltehouse and
Miss Ella v ROBINSON both of Wellington.
In North Anson, March 80, John ). Abbott
aud Miss Flora NJ. Howes.
The Portland daily press., 1900-04-05

Hsr sister Nrs oseood Of Lynn. Mass.
formerly OF this vicinity has bssn called
here as the result Of her sisters Illness.
Driver Fred Hayes Of hose sight re-
sumsd the duties Of his position yester-
day after an illness OF two weeks with
the srippe and an abscsss in his throat
The Portland daily press., 1900-04-05
DEATHS.

In this city. April 4. Stephen S. Catlin, aged
% years month.
[Fuueral Saturday afternoop at 2 o'clock at
his late residence. l0l Oxford street.
In this city. ApFii 4. Rachel 3. Gay.
Notice OF tuAeral hereafter.
The Portland daily press., 1900-04-05
SENIOR EXHIBITION.

SENIOR EXHIBITION.
Ths most notable event here yestsrdsy
was the ssnior exhibition OF the South
Portland High school, GLASS Of 1900. which
was given at the Union Opera house last
evening. This was the progIamme'
Piano Solo.
''Shouid the Unite States retain per-
mansni sovereignty over the Phiiippine
Jslands?''
a flirmative, Alv.rdo ! Phinney, Ai'ah
Vocal Solo-Flesting Days, Bailey
Miss Annie Hamilton.
Reoital-Jack anApes, Mrs. Ewing
Miss Mary Jordan.
Recital-Country Sleighing, Stsdman
Miss Mertie Goodwin.
Piano Accompaniment, Miss Morrison.
Vocal Solo--Selsoted,
Miss Hamilton.
PantomiJue Romance ef the Ganges,
Elizabeth Barrett browning
Misses Mains, Jeffers, jordan, Webb,
Griggs, Good win and Watsrhouse.
Piano Duet-Les sylpdeS, Baohm"nn
Misses Morrison aud fullerton,
Convention Of the MUSES..
Chsrnoters-Clio, Miss Helen Mains;
Calliope, Miss Hattie Jeffers; kutsfpe.
Miss 4 Ary Jordan; Erato, Miss Grace
Staples; Melpomsne. Miss Nellie Webb; /;
Vhalla. MlR8 Nina 0FAHkst .
Polyhymnia, Miss Mertie Goodwin; |;
Tsrpsichors, Miss Mary Waterhouse.
Violin Solo-Selscted,
Mr.. Arthur Robinson.
The finale was Tabslaux Moursnt, rep
resenting famous paintings which was
arranged BY Mrs. Parker and the group
ings were pretty and artistic. The first
subject was the "Allegory of Spring.,
phryns, Dancing Boys. Spring, Sum
mer, Autumn, and Winter, Angels from
coronation of ths Virgin. on right aDd
left. we're among many others alleRort'
cally presented, and thoss who offered
them were Misses Jordan, Goodwin,
Mains, wAterhouss, Webb. Staples, Jsfftrs
and GrigRs.
The debate on the Philippine1 question
was in every way creditsbls to the dis
putants and both sides were listened to
with appreciatie interest. Mise Annie
Hamilton rendered her musical numbers
most pieasinigy. All did well and Mr..
Parker. the principal of the school lie to
be congratulated. The Seniors will re-
peat the exhibition at Town House to-
night.
LECTURE AT KNIGHTVILLE
At Knigh tville last evening Rev. Mr..
The Portland daily press., 1900-04-05

Y0G the should children 1''ss 's
see the carload
or so of new Toys which
the Basement Toy shop
has Just received. There's
a half hours genuine fun
in it. A show that will
entertain a child better
than the theatre.
Wooden and tin and
wire things from Nurem-
burg that wind up and
go. Boats that will &C.
tually sail, trains of cars
so much like real ones
you'll fancy you are watch.
ing the operations of a
gre at railway system.
Fire engines that squirt,
Jumping jacks THAI do
tricks. Bears that dance
and cows that moo. Lots
of new whips and reins
and tops and swords.
Miniature soldiers all in
uniforms that never be-
come disarranged. Pop
guns that will fire sixty
shots a minute. Wheel
barrows and carts to haul
dirt in, shovels and hoes
and rakes for early spring
work in the sand heap.
Funny kites that look
like birds up in the air,
horns to blow and foot
balls to kick. Base balls
for Ioc. and bats for sc.
A list of what's in
this basement of special
interest to boys and girls
would make quite a book.
You are welcome to see
them free of charge and
they are yours if you
want them.
Today we sh all
open some special job
lots of high class Japanese
crockery. Cloissone ware
and baskets which are
arriving now. Wonder
full values, trifling prices.
The Portland daily press., 1900-04-05
OWEN, MOORE & co.
Notice.
District Of Maine

fOftialu. l5VO.
Pursuant to the rules of the Circuit Court oi
tho United States for the Distinct Of Maine.
notice Is hereby given that Charles d. Booth
OF Portland, 10 said District. has applied tpt
admission as an attorney and counsellor o. said
Cifcult Court. h. DAVIS,
Clerk U. s. Circuit Court, Maile District
aprb-3t
The Portland daily press., 1900-04-05

Mr.. George W. Wilson Is at ths FAl-
mouth hotel.
Mr. George W. 5wstt OF this city leaves
today for q short trip to Pittsburg, Penn.
The Portland daily press., 1900-04-05

The school board mst last evening wish
Mayor Reynolds In the chair. The ah-
sentess were DIR. Lombard and Mr.. III
ton. 1t was voted that May 1st should
be holiday In the public schools, and
alter the approval Of biils Ahe board ad-
iourned,
The Portland daily press., 1900-04-05

BASE BALL.
At New Havsn-Yals, IL; Tufts. 8.
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NOTICE..

ALL PERSONS ARE HEREBY
prohibited from shooting OF trespass-
ing on the lands OF the undersigned, at
Kalihi below King ST. and next 70 Ka-
mehameha School and quarantine
grounds, without first securing permits
sion OF the undersigned.
KAPIOLANI ESTATE, LTD.
March q, 1900. 550l
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ANNUAL MEETING.

AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF
the stockholders OF the oahu Railway
G. Land Company. held at the rooms
OF the Honolulu Chamber OF Commerce
on February %, 1900. at 2 p. m, the
following officers and directors were
elected TO serve during the ensuing
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