The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-03-21
BRIEF JOTTINGs.

The Progressive club met with Mrs.
2. e. True; subject, American scuiptoys,
with illustrations Current events and
music followed 9 most pleasing pro-
gramme, and 10 Is with regist that the
years work is nearly at en- end. Mrs.
R. Cutler Libby entertsins April ID.
Warrants for state and county taxes OF
the current year are now being commit
ted By the county commissioners. Tbs
county tax IL $50, 600 and the state $780,
7eLc0 or this amount Portland pays
sle0, O54 &C.
Peter Crapilogue. VIII bombarded Peter
Higgins, Saturday night is Jet at large.
Higgins and Minnie Doy'e. who is GRAPH
iogns's wife, who were held as witnesses,
have been released on their promise TO
appear when wanted.
Street department crews are carrying
on the work of clearing CUTTERS. The
double windows were taken from City
hall yesterday morning and affairs In
that vicinity begin to assume the aspect
of spring.
The publlshed statement that Col.
Printable was removed by the Demoora-
ito administration from the Office Of dep
uty u. s. shippingg commissioner. is In
correct. Col Printable resigned the
position In August, 1893. and was sue
ceeded by Thomas Il. Malone. another
Republican.
Levi Turner has been invited 70 pre-
side as chairman OF the Republican Dis
trict convention to be held ct City hall,
April IL. and has accepted.
During the present week the work OF
the City Diet mission will be carried for.
ward by the Cathedral OF this Immacu-
late Conception. Miss Susie 4. Towle
aud Mics Kelly dirsoting. The mission
now has 90 patients.
Secretary Garland lie In Springfield for
few days In attendance at meeting OF
the New England Secretary and Physi-
cal Directors conferences. The meeting
will be held In the Y. NJ. @. A. train
| ing school of Springfield.
The date Of the basket ball game with
New Bedford Is Wednesday March rs.
After responding to S3 alarms In Janu-
airy and 20 in February, the fire depart
msnt Is now enjoying a most unprsce-
dsnted loaf. Since March 7 net even a
still has disturbed their serenity.
In the United States court room yester-
day morning, James I. McManus CT
Watsrville, was In attendance on bank
ruptcy osfe, when he was taken with q
fit and for a time was very sick. DIR.
Aug. II. Ttayer was called to attend
him, aud at l.st accounts the man was
much better.
The work Of tearing down the build
ings on Exchange street to make room
for the new Union Mutual block. has
begun and will now be continued with as
much despatch as possible.
The Young Citizens Loyal League
" i'll hold meeting today at 2 o'clock
at the Young Mems Christian Associ-
alton building to sign papers for char
ter, to elect officers and committees and
to transact any other business which may
come up for action. All interested In
the PRONE ton Of good citizenship are
cordially iuvitsd.
| Mrs. William Martin Wood Of Sherman
ftIest, gave en- evening party to large
number Of friends. The evening was
passed in vocal and inttrumental music
and progressive whist. The first prize
was awarded to Mrs. Jossph Henry
Wood, and the consolation to Mr.. Dun
ham.
The regular monthly meeting Of the
managers Of the Invalids' Home, will be
hsld at O. Spring street, this afternoon
at O'Clock.
The usual Gospel temperance meeting
will be held at the Gospel Mission this
evening at 7.45 O'Clock. All are invited.
Mr.. f. p. Haegard, returned mis-
siouary from Assam, gave a very inter.
esting lecture on India, dealing especi
ally with the province of Assam. before
q large audience at Free street Baptist
church last evening. The lecture was
| illustrated with stereoptiooD views
thrown on a screen and was very enter
tanning and intru ctive.