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quietly, "Sec tlsis9'
been living she would not have pre-
sumed to intrude upon us at mealtime,
but as we have no one now to uphold
our dignity this woman rushed into our
presence painting with news and told
us all in one breath how she had just
come from Mrs. Webb, who had a pile
of money in her house; that she had
just seen it with her own eyes; that 60
ing up stairs, as usual, without knock
ing, she had seen Mrs. Webb through
walking toward the fireplace cupboard
with IA huge roll Of bills in her hand;
that listening she heard her say: Just
fifteen hundred. Too much money by
far to have in the house. After which
she heard first one lock turned and
then another, and, satisfied that the
money had hcen put into some recepta
Gle in the cupboard, she crept out as
quietly as she had come in ana ran
away to tell the neighbors. Happily |
was the first one she told. but ! have
no doubt that in spite of all my iniunc-
tions she has related the news to every
one who would listen"
"Was the young woman l see down
yonder at the table with you when
Judy told this story?" asked the coro-
ner, pointing toward the yard.
Mr.. Sutherland pondered. mo; do
not think she was. E'l derrick was seat
ed at the table with ire, and my house
keeper was pouring he tea, but Miss
Page had not yet come down, think.
She has been putting on great airs Of
late"
Can it be possible that he does not
know that his son Frederick wants to
marry this girl?" muttered the clergy.
man into the constable's ear.
The constable shook his head, Mr.
Sutherland was one of those dehonair
men whose very mil,lness makes them
ii- E'S 49,
Tie coroner on leavinr tho hnusn -r"e
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One door above Opera House.
Columbia VS.. Standard.

On Thanksgiving morning the Column
bia A. A., Of this city will play the
strong Standard A. A. Of Chester, Pa,
on the grounds of the Wilmington Mill
tary Academy at Banning and Broome
streets. For three consecutive years
these teams have played tie games and
on Thursday good game may be ex-
pected.
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New Goods at LYnch's.

New Raisins, Currants, Prunes, Peaches
and Apples, Orange, Lemon and Citron
Peel. Sweet Cider 20 cents Il gallon.
Mince Meat. Pure spices and all kinds
of Liquors for family trade. Lynch's
Stores, Madison and Fourth streets;
King and Eighth streets.
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King oscar Recovering slowly.

Stockholm, Nov. 25.-King Oscar is
convalescing very slowly. 1t is reported
that he has had apoplexy of the brain,
that his condition is weak and that he is
unable to endure any mental exertion.
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CbnmberIain Back In EnrIond

London, Nov. 25.-Mr. Joseph Cham
berlain, secretary of state for the colo
nies, and Mrs Chamberlain, who have
been visiting the continent, have arrived
in London
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,ope of the Exposition.

cope of the Exposition.
of the nations of Central
.merica have already sent
ptances to the invitation
te in the Pan-American
Exhibits showing the re-
I II the principal countries
id South America are now
preparation. Government
preparing exhibits from
lie Islands, Porto Rico,
. Hawaiian group. About
. been set apart for the
state and foreign buildings
y side of the grounds and
Of the main group.
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THE rlYSTERY
OF AGATHA WEBB.
Isy Anna Katharine Green.
Author of'Thc Leavenworth MANS Lane"
Hand and Ring Etc, Etc.
Copyright, 1900 by Anna Katharine Green.

disalssing urr trcm ny uonse
Tic coroner gave him quicl; look,
seemed about 10 speak. but changed
his mind end turned toward tie dead
woman.
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Quarterly Conference.

GA Iuesd!y evening the third quarter.
ly conference at Epworth M. E. Church
will be held in the church.
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win Tour mi. country.

Copenhagen. Nov. 23.-The Swedish
students of Upsala university have ar
ranged concert tonr of the United
States.
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-15
ARRIVAL OF THE ROMAN.
she Had a Fair Ps..ass-Othsr narbor
Items.

Tbs steamer Il oman Of the Dominion
line arrived ct few minutes before seven
O'Clock yesterday morning, coming from
Liverpool. She experienced q fair trip.
Her cargo consisted Of thirteen hundred
tons and twenty-ons returned cattiemsn
also arrived. The srrival Of the steamer
increased the number to seven of the big
liners which are now In this pert, the
others being the Cambroman also Of the
Dominion line = the Peruvian Of the
Allan, the Albanian Of the Lsyland. the
Aiiandais Of the Elder Dempstes and the
Msmnon and Breckneld OF the Thomson.
The Buenos Ayrean Of the Allan IL ex-
peotsd to arrive today from Liverpool
direct.
There were three flsh arrivals, the Glad
Tldings bringing In three thousand
pounds, the Nstsie May i've thousand
pounds and the Rising Biliow, ak
thousand pounds.
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-15
BATES COLLEGE.

The prizes for freshman defamation
this year were won BY Albert X. Bald win
Of Taunton, Masr.. and Abbie l.. Msrri'
man OF Litohfsld. Thofe who won .
place In the prize division wsres Leor
A. Tardwsll, Lewiston. ssisotion, "Johr
Brown" Hazel Donhau, Hebron, extract
from "The Man Without Country
Allison. Howes, Hartlsnd, "Justifica
tion Of the Action Of Pre- sidens Mokin-
iey;" Nellie l.. Prince, New Boston. N.
H., IAN Esotsrio Pigs" Ervin N. Bah
cook. Lewiston. ''Vslley Forgs;" Annie
Il. Felker, STAFFORD, Corner. N. H.,
"knemies Meet AZ Deaths Doors" Albert
K, Baldwin, Taunton, "Msid Of Or
lears;" Lucy l.. Freeman. Gray, "a
Royal Exile;" George L. Rsmsdsll, K.
Hebron. "Spssoh on Expansions" Marie
L. Bryant. Pittsfield, "Ths Werewolf
Theodore A. Lothrop, Lewiston. "Rels
lions with the Philip inss;" Abbis L.
Asrriman. Litohfield, "The Cancel the
Bear" Carrie ID. Sawyer, Auburn,
''Spsech on Expansion, 1919"
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-15
STATE BOARD OF TRADE.

The State Board Of Trade by invita-
ton Of the Blddeford Board OF Trade
will hold Its s,mi-annual meeting ut
Biddsford. commencing at o'clock p
IN, THURSDAY, March 30. The basis Of
repre- sanitation of delegates having the
right to vote, is that every board o, trade
having 80 members or less, shall be an
titled TO two delegate S; and, for every q
mem bers additional one delegate. Asso.
oiatiors having over 100 members shall
be entitled to but one delegate for evary
so members above that number.
All mem bei S Of boards of trade holding
the universal ass IS nent certificates
their last receipt for dues), are invited
to attend the meeting, and ara assured OF
q cordial reception by the local board
rendering entertainments to their guess
In the forenoon and In the evening.
The railroads will pass delegates TO and
from Portland and to Biddeford for one
fare for the round trip. All delegates
should come by trains to reach Portlsr
by 12 80 O'Clock, 50 ss to reach Blddeford
in s9ason for tho meeting commencing at
o'clock sharp, the hall being In clcs'
proximity to the Biddeford hoHs1.
Delegates presenting their sscr stary s
csruecste OF appointment which all
should have, or members not delegate
presenting their universal assessment
certificates at s.atiars of the railroads s,
are promised the reductions named. 1t
should be remembered that delegate
ssrve for term of one year from date
OF appointment, and that all delegates
must be active mem beIs of the organiza'
lions that they purport to represent
Boards not In membership May send &C.
credited delegates. who CA, be voted into
tie State Board In season to participate
in the business Of this convention.
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-15
CALIEORNIAN'S APPLES AT
AUCTION.

Yesterday morning +. o. Bailey g.
Company sold at auction at the custom
houss about 100 barrels of apples which
were taken from the wrecked steamer
Californian. These apples were sold 70
local dealers and men from Montreal and
they brought Fl ON 30 cents to 81 20 pei
barrel. Some OF them were Of limited
value, siuoe they had been In the water
and had been touched with frost. The
price they sold for Is regarded as very
fair. The buyers will probably be able to
make fair prodt on their purchaEe.
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-15
SUIT MAY FOLLOW.

Judge Drew of the Androscogki pro
bate court yesterday sppoiatsd A. 4. Nc
DonouRf, Lev issoD, admit i'trator of the
estate OF Thomas lyle of Lewiston.
Ryle. whose age was nineteen, was ar
empIoye of the Grand Trunk railway
While performing his duties In the Grand
Trunk yard 10 this city ne Was Instantly
kilsd by being crushed between two oars
The heirs claim that the accident wal
due TO the oarelessness OF the company
and IL IL probable that srit will bt
brought now that the question of admin
istraiion has been decided.
One petition for admir- istration wal
filed by the father Of the deceased. PasrioE
Ryle and one by the mother and sister Of
Thomas Ryle, the latter prevail ing.
Foster and Hersey are counsel for the
estats.
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-15
BRIEF JOTTINGS.

DIR. Blanchard will preach next Sunday
morning on "The Church of Christ and
the Churches OF the Theolosians.
The Sam aritan association will meet
with Mrs. W. 4. KilborD this afternoon.
lie Ladies' Circle Of the First BAPTIST
church will meet with Mrs. Bools, 81
WiImot street, this afternoon at o'olook.
A committee OF the Past Chancellors
ass ociatiop, knights Of Pythias, are to
meet the m anssers Of the Board Of Trade
for conference Thursday at 80 p. M, ct
the Board of Trade rooms to confer In
REGARD to the proposed industrial street
parade.
Saturday evening, March 18th party
of 80 or more from the Congress street
church, are going TO Rivsrton.
Capt Over OF the lobster smack BirDie
and Bessie. shot An eagle down the coast
tn other day. He sent 1t to Portland
for treatment by taxidsrmist.
DR.. Blanchard will preach next Sunday
morning on 1.-THE Church of Christ and
thssChuIchei of the Theo'ogisns.
The Portland Camera club gave Ian
tern slide exhibition OF English prize
views and collection exhibited by the
New Haven Camera club at the rooms
of thu Natural History olub last evening.
There was large attendance and mort
delightful evening was passed.
Yesterday morning the standing com
mittee from the Civic club on vacation,
schools and kindred topics, met at the
Columbia with Mrs. Frederick L. storer,
The executive board OF the Civic club
met with Mrs. Edward G. Jordan, tbs
president, at o'clock. to consider the
business delegated to them in regard to
the banquet and special meeting.
Arrangements are being made to equip
the county offices with telephones which
have long been needed.
The Folk Lore club will meet on
Thursday, March 10th With Mrs. Farm
haTp, Stat1 street.
Ths religious services conducted by
Mr.. and Mrs. Rogers at Orient hall, are
being largely attended. The servicts are
held ct neon and IN the evening.
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-15
THIRD ANNUAL BANQUET.


The members Of the Bridston Ae DENY
association of Portland aud lie vicinity
are locking forward with especial inter
est to their third rsunion ct Riverton on
Friday, March 10. The replies already
rscsived indicate . gathering even larg-
er and more representative than on eth
sr Of the two previous msstings. The go
oial meeting In the afternoon was %
much enjoyed last year that the tims
for that las hesn heightened this yeaI
and q larger number than before will
60 ~ the sarllir hsur. The Academ
will be represented by several members
OF the bcaid OF trustees. BY the Principal
and two assistant teachers and goodly
delegation Will accompany them from
Bridston to bring the greetings OF the
academy town. Principal John ".
Moody 50 long the head Of the academy
and now Of the Edw ard Little High
school, expects to attend.
Particularly pisaiing Is the interest
and snthuissm of the older students Of
the academy. The pupils Of every de-
eade beginning with the thirties, will he
represented at the reunion. Replies re-
Gently received make sure that there will
be an attendance Of over 100 at the ban
quet. Sps DIAL cars Of the Portland Rail-
road company leave the head OF Prebls
street at 3 and 9 p. m, and the regular
cars can be taken on the hours and half
hours. The business meeting will be o,
6p. M, and the banquet will be served
at 645. Those desiring to attend will,
" possible, notify George II. Babb. SEQ
Rotary, Woodfords.
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-15
FUNERAL SERVICE.

The funeral services Of the late job n
kronberg, who was injured on board the
Allan steamship Partisan. and who die j
from the effects of his injuries ct the
MArins hospital, we're held yesterday at
ths undertaking rooms o ( Ilsley Bros, ut
eleven O'Clock a. m. The services were
conducted by Rev. 5. +. Pearson of the
Gospel Mission and were very impressive
British Vice Consul j. b. Heating took
charge of the remains, and spared no
effort to give the body Christian burial
A delegation Of the Allan line attended
in body. Interment was at Forest City
cemetery.
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-15
THE WoMAN's COUNCIL.

The spacious parlors of Mrs. Kelsey
were filled "Wednesday morning with
members OF the Council and friends whu
came to hear the interesting report, Mrs.
Charles A. Dyer. vice president-at-large
presiding. After the secretary's reports
of the regular and special mestines aud
TREASURES report. Mrs. p. Ii. Brown
moved a vote of thanks to tie ladies who
allowed their names to be used on the
ballot for the s,boolboArd. 1t was a
unanimous vote, Mrs j. Il. Parker gave
a history of the Martha Washington
Benevolent society from Its incaptioD,
January s2d, 1S42. as a sewing clrcle,
Emerging into tho Total Abstinence
society. They aid deserving poor tempe
rari,y, with necessities Of life. There ara
two hundred and eighty live members
This society Is in tine financial condition
and active in adding to their friends
Mrs.. Dyer gave q bright aud exhaustive
paper on Divorce Laws In Southern and
Western States, which will 60 on record.
A disc ussicn in regard to Flag day. June
14th, waB laid over to the April mes ting.
Roll call was answered by the marriage
laws of different states, to be tlpishe d at
next session. Parliamentary drill closed
the meeting. Adjourned TO meet April
llth at same pleos.
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-15
PERSONAL.

Tuesday evening the Fort Allsa Clan
was entertained by Miss Twitchen Cen
gress street. II was gsntlsmsn's night
and the evening was PLEASANTLY passed
with whist and other gamsa Dainty
refreshments were served during the eve
ming.
Alderman Elias Thomas. Jr., left Non
dag for Washington to join the family.
who are staying there for several weeks.
Mrs. William Martin Wood Of Sherman
street gave . breakfast and tee in honor
OF her birthday. She received n number
Of kind remembranoes, including . set
Of diamonds from Mr.. Wood.
Mrs. Arthur l.. Farnsmorth gave .
matinee whist to few Of her friends yes
terday afternoon to meet Mrs. Charles h.
Moses. At the conclusion Of the game the
guests were invited to the dining room
The table was beautifully decorated and
the menu choios and daintily served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Palmer went to
New York Tuesday.
Mr.. Stuart of the Elder .Dsmpster line
is spending few days In Montreal.
EAAuhy ~sS8AhA ~ sno @faAsSeess seses v
will be one OF thoss enjcysbls whist par
ties for the school rom decoration fund
In charge Of Mrs. 5. A. Packard.
Miss Carrie jackson of Somerville 10
the guest Of hsr sister. Mrs Bishop OF
Congress street.
DIR. w. E. Baxter Of Boston IL visiting
his mother, Mra Mary A. Baxter.
Mr.. william ". Conant for many years
clerk and treasurer OF the Portland and
Rochester railroad until 1t merged into
the Boston s. Maine, system, was remem
bered BY tho employees of the road Tues
day when he was presented with hand
some gold watch, chain and charm. The
watch, which was appropriately In
soribed. was presented to Mr.. Conant BY
Mr.. Jedediah morrill,, construction mas
ter of the rosd,in behalf of the employees.
who have al says held MIR. Conant In
the highest esteem and honor.
DR.. Smith Baker will conduct the
study of the Sunday s,hool less on In AS
ISOLATION hall. this evening at 7.45
O'Clock. Subject, "Jssus at Matthew
Housep
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-15
GEORaE GROssMITH.

Mr.. George Grossmith the famous kng-
lish humorist. VIII give recital at kotz
sohmar On Monday evening, March Goth.
Mr.. Grossmith has lately made a Verit-
able sensation in New York and Boston
with his uniqus society sketches and the
critics, with no dissenting voice. have
PRAISED his art without STINT. His enter
tainmsnts are combination Of wit,
humor and music and he is said to be q
mast master OF the art OF entsrtaininment.
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-15
NEW CORPORATIONS.

at the registry Of deeds certificates Of
the organization Of these corporations
have been resolved;
The Boston Sc Portland Mining and
Smelling company, to carry on u min
ing business. Capitalized at 81, 0O0, 00O.
Certificate approved Asroh 18th.
The Munuy Publishing company, to do
q general publishing business Capita
lized at si0o.eo Certificate approved
March 18th.
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-15
THOSE YOUNG THIEVES.

The seven boys charged With stealing
lead and copper from various places were
before Judge Hill yesterday morning.
John Foley, Frank A. CurriSr and
Samuel @. EcAllister were bound over in
the sum OF $500 each on three charges Of
break ing. entering and larcsny.
Francis S. V. Murphy. Charles E.
Smith, Fred S. Crsssey and John -.
Kelley were sent to the Reform school
during their minority.
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-15
FRApERNIrY HOU Sc.

ANY and all persons interested in
'sKitchen Garden" work will be cordial
IL received during GLASS hours-2 to
n'clook, ON SEtrrday-by Miss Themes,
at Fraternity Hou,e, 20 Spring stIeest.
The DrtssmakiDg evening GLASS lids
fair to continue through April. yer
machine helps this class to quick and
skillful results.
Aa the woI king year draws to ciose,
club leaders ara preparing informal ses-
sions where they may receive friends
mothers of the children and others inter
ested. The Sewing school will soon have
q session Of this kind.
The library Is now largely used for cir
culating books and 10 In excellent con
dition for that purpose.
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-15
FALMOUTH SEWING CIRCLE.

Tie Falmouth sewing oirole, composed
of the young lady Mattresses at the Fa,-
mouth hotsl, were entertained on Monday
last by Miss Jennie MoInnis, at her home
on Newbury street. This following were
present: Misses Conley. Ashland, Brad
ford. Cronan. Wells, Trembly. Peterson
and Harrison. Delicious refreshments
were served and most delightful time
had by all.
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-15
THE ROLLING MILLS.

At meeting of the stock holders of the
Portland Rolling Mills corporation held
at the ofiice Of the company on Plum
street yesterday forenoon, the sale of the
property at Ligonia was ratified and the
final papers were made and signed. The
new owners, known as the Portland Iron
and Steel company have already got a
crew Of men at work making ready for
the building Of the new mill.
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-15
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Oelano I. Spiller ct ais Of Raymond,
for 81, to Amos Spiller. of Raymond
land In that town.
Thomas J. Brown of Raymond to vii.
liam II. H. spiller Of Raymond, for 81,
land in said town.
Darius Collins to Charles l. Ward. both
Of Yarmo nth, for 81, land in the town oil
Yarmouth.
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-15
CAPE ELIZABETH GRANGE FAIR

The Cape Elisateth Grange will hol q
fair at Grange all, SpurWink, Monday
and Tuesday evenings, March 10th. and
Goth. There win to an entertainment
and supper each evening. Monday eve
ming the entertainment win be given by
local talent. Tuesday evening by
Honey johnson and "Eilly" Mixer
son OF Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-15
FuNERAL SERVICES.

The funeral services OF the lats Mrs.
Eliza L. BaHset, were held yesterday af-
ernoon at 2. 30 O'Clock from the residencs
Of her niece Mrs, Walter Davis, No. II
Federal street, and were attended by a
very large circle of relatives and friends.
The services were conducted by Rev. S.
Y. Pearson Of the Gospel Mission. Ir
termsnt was at Forest City cemetry.
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-15
NEW CHAPTER AMONG MEDICs.

Tuesday evening q depLtation from
Alpha Chapter Phi Chi fraternity OF
medical department. of University OF
Vsrmont, instituted q chapter In the
medicsl department of Bowdoin college.
A very enthusiastic meeting was hel !
and the new ohsptsr staItsd under very
favorable auspices.
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-15
SICKNESS OF REv.EvERETT BEAN.

Rev. Egerett Bean will DO remembered
as former divinity student at Bates col
lege, and as occupying several charges
rs preacher In this state. He was also an
athlste aud baseball player of consider
atls rspnte. He was reported as having
died about ysar ago. Later reports,
however, indicate otherwise. but that a
singular misfortune has attended him,
hardly less lsmentable. Some time ago
he had a swelling or pimple arise just
above one of his eyes, 1t IL said, and he
pricked 1t with hat pin to relense the
matter. The result was blood poisoning.
involving the eye, 90 that 1t had to bs re-
moved. and affected the brain 90 that be
became insane. He is now 1t Is stated, In
an insane asylum In Massachusetts,. Mr..
Bean IL the son of Rev. Mr.. Bean OF the
Methodist conference.
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-15
MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY.

Meetings. of the society for the reading
of papers ana for discussion. will be held
at their library, Baxter hall. In Portland.
Thursday, March 29sh, afternoon $50,
evening at 7.S0. The members of the so-
oiety are reminded that nominations for
membership must be made In writing
and sent to the recording secretary on or
before June LIST next,
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-15
FUNERAL OF L. e. TIMBERLAKE

The funeral Of l.. 4. Timberlaks took
place yesterday morning from his late
home on Myrtle street. There was .
large attendance Ct friends, including
representatives of the Masonic fratsrni-
ty and the Lincoln club. The services
were conducted ny Rev. Luther Freeman,
of the Chestnut street church. The body
was taken to Mvermore on the nco,
train for interment.
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-15
INVANHOE LODGE BYLAWS.

At the meeting of IvAnhoe lodge, Il. OF
p. next Tuesday evening. the new cods
of bylaws will come mp for final oonsid-
GRAFTON. 1t is hoped that there will be
a large attendance Of the members as tbs
proposed changes In relation to benefits
paid will deeply interest every member.
Let all make an earnest effort to lie
present.
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-15

The steamer AuoOeisco of the Harps-
well line will make special excursion
to the scene Of the wreck Of the CaIifor-
nian today If tie steamer Is hoatsd. The
trip will be made In the forenoon, leav.
ing Portland pier at 1880 o'clock.
The Portland daily press., 1900-03-15
FOR THE OALIEoRNIAN.

The attempt will be made to. raise the
wrecked Californian this forenoon. In
order to accommodate sightseers the
Casco Bay Steamboat company will run
an excursion boat to the wreck, leaving
Custom Houfe wharf az 10 O'Clock.