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chandelier to the four corners OF the
table were festoons of pink roses. The
tout ensemble of color was pink. Silver
candelabras with pink candles, and
vases of pink roses were on the table.
The lights were shaded in pink and go
for few hours, at least, the world it
self was rose colored to a number OF
people. The great mantle, covered with
many strands OF smilax and clusters of
pink roses, formed a charming back
ground to the table and its guests.
The menu cards were most attractive.
being in the shape OF anchors and tied
with pink, blue anu bronze silk cords.
On the shield part Of the card we're
fascinating girls heads dore in water
colors by Mrs. EdmisteE and Mrs.
Nicholson. Those present were: Miss
es Haggard. Deutsch. Dennis. Wing,
Deweese, Starrett. Mullon, Rice, Web
ster. Gregory, Cochrane, Bridge. Laura
Bridge, Gartep, Woods. Noren, Wet.
kins. Polk, Mulliken, Woods, Welch,
Davis, Tukey, Cole. Macomber, Maude
Macomber, James, jackson, Hacker,
Kenney, Hamilton, Daniels, Honeywell,
Wilson, and Harley. Mesdames Sher-
man, Fisher, Woods, Edmisten and
Lau. The toasts fulfilled the functions
of toast being short. wise and witty.
Toastmistress-MissH Haggard.
The University-MissM Mullon.
Wandering Feet-Miss Deweese.
Heavenly Hash-Miss jackson.
Fishermen's Luck-Miss Woods.
The Twentieth Century Midway
Miss Macomber.
Grape Fruit au Claret
Pea Consomme
Waters and Radishes.
Scalloped Salmon.
Brown Bread and Pickles.
Chicken Patties.
Potato Balls. Parker House Rolls.
Cranberry Sherbert.
Tomato Salad.
Cheese Straws. Olives.
Frozen Pudding.
Birds Nests of Spun Sugar.
Angels Food.
Punch.
The Ideal Mandolin orchestra played
during the evening.
Mrs. Schlesinger entertained the
Unity club on Tuesday evening. Be
sides the members of the club, Miss
Lottie Greenbaum. a guest of Mrs.
We'll, and Mr.. Nathan Rothschild of
Denver were present. Mr.. Henry Blum
won the geptlemans prize and Mrs.
Newmark the lady's.
Friday evening the Naomi society of
the Hebrew church gave the Passing of
the Flowers-a fancy dress ball-for the
children of their Sabbath school. The
committee worked very hard and much
credit is due it for the happy passing
off Of the affair. The little girls were
charming in their paper gowns repre-
sentative Of flowers. The following
children took part: Fay Herzog. daisy:
Gertrude Friend, pansy; Ruth Kroner.
carnation; Marian Ksensky. snow ball:
Babette We'll, lilac; Jeanette Mayer.
sweet peas; Edna Mayer, sunfiower:
Elsie Ackerman, corn flowers; Nellie
Newmark, forgetme-not; Jessie New
mark, poppies; Hazel Steinberg, violets:
Bessie Polwoski, pinks; Polly Berkson.
heliotrope; Fanny Nefsky, lilac; Rachel
Nefsky, chrysanthemum; Rose Poski
white rose;> May Kellner, lilies of the
vaIlev. Halap Tayy bolI, n.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-13

streets was passed, not differing material
ly from the present acharter. Section
thirty-three changing the date of tte
municipal election to the second Monday
Of january was adopted without debate.
Section thirty -four relating TO the elec-
tion of mayor and aldermen and other
offices was adopted without debate,
When section forty came up relating to
powers Of the city council Mr.. Hunt sug-
gested that 1t might be well to insert In
this section something abo ut the inspec-
tion Of milk. MIR. Woodside said the
general laws covered this point. The ar
ticle was then passed.
Section forty -four Is exactly like that OF
the present charter with the exception
that 1t gives the city council the power of
saying where the city's money shall be
deposited. Mr.. Shaw objected to this
clause. He said the city solicitor had
ruled that the city council couldKnot die
tate where the city treasurer should de-
posit the city's money. Mr.. Woodside
said the city solicitor had ruled that un-
der the present charter the city oounoil
had no power to regulate the place of de-
posit OF the city money. Mr.. Shaw's mo-
tion to amend was lost.
Having taken up all the articles in the
charter and passed them the committee OF
the whole took up the discussion OF the
oyerseers of the poor. Mr.. Wilson sug-
gested an adjournment and the prepara-
tion OF an article embodying the COM
mission of three members 20 be acted on
at the next meeting.
MIR. Woodside said that commissions
are unpopular and such provision in
this charter would bring about Its defeat
As TO the proposal to put women on the
board he believed this would be improper,
also, and he thought it would be unwise
to make such an amendment He urged
the adoption OF the article as 1t was re-
ported.
MIR. Roberts said he believed In COM
missions. They had been a success and
gave satisfaction in other places. IL was
a business proposition and it gave the
minority party representation. It
would end the scandal as old as the city
regarding the oyerseers OF the poor, an d
ne hoped it would be brought about.
MIR. Phlnney said he didn believe In
commissions anyway. Three commission
ers would require salary and. thev
would have lust as much opportunity OF
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-13
In North Fairfield. George Jones and Miss
otAr4s.

In this city. Nov. ~, Isaac, infant son Of
Bridget L. jenkins, aged months days.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
In 5kowhegan, Nov. 2. Mrs. Matilda p. Plum
mer. aged 90 years.
In Woolwicb, Nov /, David Z. Tipoetts, aged
II years. -, r,,-,.
aged 73 years.
40 years.
aged IA years.
Friendship, aged 7b yeas.
In Jonesbyro. Oct. 20. William 7. Tupper.
an In belfast. Oct 80 Frederic Fl. Francis. aged
so yearA
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-13

obtaining funds illegally as do the over
seers OF the poor now.
1t was finally voted TO postpone further
discussion OF this matter until the next
meeting when an article embodying the
commission idea will be presented. Mr
Hunt suggested that the idea of placing
the police department under commits
sion be considered and an article covering
this plan be suggested at the next ses-
sion.
MIR. True now tried to have section
torty-four relating to the power of the
city council to regulate the place OF de-
posis of the cityis money reconsidered but
his motion was lost.
The COMMITTEES then voted to rise and
report progress.
Ihs common council then adjourned foI
one week.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-13
What Shall We Have for Dessert z

This question arises in the family every
day. Let us answer 1t today. Try Jell-o,
a delicious and healthful dessert. Pre-
pared in two minutes. No boilingi no
bakingi simply add boiling water and
set to COOL Flavors:-Lemon, Orange
Raspberry and Strawberry. Get a pack,
age at your grocers today. 10 cts.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-13
MARRIAGES.
one week

In Bath. Nov 8, Ernest B. Huxley of Boston
and Lotiia M. Swain.
IL South Union. Nov. L. Clarence ii. Chllds
of West Paris and Ethel Frances Mixer OF
South Union.
Miss Susie K. Evans.
in Farkman. John Al. Briggs AMI Mrs. Susan
Stewart Of Wellington.
In Canaan. Nov. 3, Bert Butter OF Bingham
aud Mia Alice Dawes OF Canaan.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-13

Of tnese parties was bought from the city
and the commissioner Of public works
gave assurances that the street would be
built.
4 The order had a passage.
Alderman MIlliken read communioa-
sion from the Portland Gas Light oompa
ny which offered 30 renew its contract
to the city for term OF five, three or
one year, at SIS so light, instead Oh
$50. The communication was placed
on file.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-13

The common council with all Its mem.
bers present proceeded to discuss the re-
port OF the special committee on the new
city charter, having gone into a commit
tee OF the whole for this purpose with
| MIR. Comedian in the chair.
The first section of the proposed charter
which is exactly like that OF the old char
tersswas acospted without debate.
The Sc cond section providing Tor one
board of twenty seven members, oooa.
stoned much discussion. Mr.. Hunt
moved to amend by making the board
consist of eighteen members, two from
each ward, to be chosen for two years,
one each year. Mr.. Wilson believed that
board OF eighteen was large enough.
MIR. Hunt said that bad man elected
for three years would be bad for the oity, i,
years, he could be elected again. Mr..
Woodside did not favor the amendment.
Neither did Mr.. Bowers, who said that q
board OF twenty -ssven members, elected
for three years would give men good ex.
perience and then 1t could not be said
that corporations would get the best OF
the city. His argument was that the
longer man served the better 1t would
be for the city, as he would have plenty
of experience In his term OF service. Al
far as choosing bad alderman is CON
cerned, Dr. Bowers thought it would tend
to make the people more careful OF the
men they elect to the board of aldermen.
Mr.. Roberts thought board of twenty.
seven members would be about right
MIR. Laughlin and MIR. Phinney also took
this view OF the matter. The motion to
amend this section was lost.
Mr.. Fox said he was opposed to the en-
tire section, and he believed In two
boards. he told story about Washing
ton and jefferson which illustrated his
jefferson were discussing this very point
while drinking tea Washington believed
in one board. Jefferson told him he had
given an argument for the two boards
when he poured his tea out into his
saucer to cool. Mir. Fox believed the two
boards were necessary to allow for the
cooling process.
process was provided for little later
in the charter by making an interval
necessary between the first and second
readings
This section was then passed.
Section three reiating to duties of tbs
mayor. Section four relating to approval
OF contracts were passed without objec
Gilpin observer., 1900-12-13
Annual L. We Stock Exposition.

Chicago, Dec. 1O.-As the outcome OF
OF the International Live Stock Expo
sition which has been in progress mt
the stock yards for n week, there Will
be established in this city two perma-
nent annual stock eNposltlons. Tho
first will be held In the fail, immediate
ly after the closing of the state and
county fairs and the other Will follow
in the first week in December of each
year. The early fall meeting will he
arranged for the breeding classes Of
fancy stock, while it Is planned 10
make the second distinctively u fat
stock show to be modelled after the
great annual show mt Smlthileld, Eng
la nd, but on II larger scale.
Gilpin observer., 1900-12-13
REMARKABLE EXTENSION OF
RURAL FREE MAIL DELIVERY

Washington, Dec. 1O-Postmaster
General Charles Emory Smith has is
sued his annual report for the fiscal
year ending June 30, 1900. The show
ing made is one gratifying to the ad-
ministration, and in n great measure a
matter of pride to all citizens of the
United States to whom the great
strides made in the Postal Department
have placed the United States system
in the front rank in the nations in the
postal union. The report says:
"The financial operations of the de-
partment for the last fiscal year are
shown briefly in the following state
ment:
Revenues and Expenditures ..
Ordinary postal revenue. 500, S99, 433 A
Receipts from money-order -
business ...................... l,4oo, 40 90
Total receipts from all
sources ................... .SlU2, 35i, ~
Total expenditures for the
year ...................-...... loL i4u2o'.99
Excess of expenditures over
receipts .........:.........S 5,3So, ,6sS.'o
"From this statement it will be oh
served that the revenues have now
passed the hundred million mark; also,
that while the expenditures were over
six millions greater than for the pre-
vious fiscal year, the deficit for the
year 1S99-19O0 was but S5,3S5, ,GSS, be
ing 81, ,225, ,0SS less than that of the pre-
vious year.
"The following is an estimate of the
revenues and expenditures of the pos
tai service, which has been transmit
ted to the secretary of the treasury,
for the fiscal year ending June 30,
1902:
Total postal revenue for 1900. .s102 ,35i $40 90
Add ~ per cent. for estimat-
ed increase year ending June
oV l9Ol ......................... 900 o93VV
Estimated revenue for 1901 .sl1O, O31 172 90
Add per cent. for estimated
\ increase year ending June 30,
lJU2. Observation-Disclosures. 6,bOlS
Estimated revenue for 1902. SIG, ,633, or. 90
Estimated expenditure for
l9U2. ........................... 2ibSi9.OO
Deficiency for 1902 esu-
mated .....................S 4,O4, 3OioO
"The extraordinary extension of
rural free delivery during the last two
years has proved to be the most salient
significant and far-reaching feature of
postal development i'll recent times.
I'VE are now carrying the postottice
to the door of 31.0OO.O0O of people
massed in towns and cities. The task
before us is the more complicated work
of carrying the postotfice to the door of
about 21,OOO0O0 scattered over 1,O0O,-
600 square miles of territory.
July /. 1899, there We're 391 rural
delivery routes in operation. under an
appropriation of S450O0O. this number
was increased to 1,214. July /, 1900,
the appropriation of S1,7JO,OO0 became
available and November 18th, 2,614
routes had been located and establish
Ell, 61,9I9 miles in aggregate length,
Gilpin observer., 1900-12-13

covering 66,S42 square miles, divided
among forty-four states and territor
les, and serving n population Of SOL
524. The number of applications pend
ing at4hat date and awaiting action
or under investigation was more than
2, 2,1OO-nearly enough to double the ex-
isting rervice-end every day brings
more. The close of the present fiscal
year will see about 1890 routes in op-
Grafton, carrying the mail daily to the
doors of not less than 3,500.OOO resi-
dents of the rural districts.
at thus appears that rural free de-
livery can be extended practically over
the whole country at on annual cost of
less than S14.O0O,OOO. AS the appro-
priation for the current fiscal year for
this purpose is S1.75OO0O, an addition
al outlay of $12,0OO,000, unless unfor-
seen demands should come, would sub
stantially take the mail every day to,
every door in the land
at is recommended that the appro-
priation for rural free delivery for the
fiscal year beginning July l, 1901, be
not less than $3,50OO00."
The following recommendations for
legislation by Congress are made:
That an act be passed to punish per-
sons who by force attempt to enter II
car or apartment ina car used for the
distribution of mail, or who may as
sault n railway mail clerk while in the
discharge of his duties as such.
That n statute be enacted providing
for the compulsory separation by pub
fishers of second-clasS mail matter
While the majority of the publishers
have shown Willingness to undertake,
this work at the request of the special
officer in charge of it, n few are un-
willing to cooperate with the govern
ment in this matter, which saves cX-
pense to the department and facilitates
dispatch of mail.
That the interstate commerce law be,
amended to prohibit common carriers.
to-wit telegraph and express compan-
les, or any of their employees, from aid
ing or abetting in the green goods or
lottery swindles. or any other scheme
carried on partly by mail. and partly by
common carrier, and which is in vio-
lation of the postal laws.
That a statute be enacted authoriZ-
ing pOstoifice inspectors to take out
search warrants whenever the same
may be necessary in the prosecution of
their official duties.
That an appropriation be made for
tne purpose OF constructing lookOutS-
in postotfices wherever, in the opinion
of the postmaster general, they may be
needed.
That provision be made for the pay
ment of incidental expenses incurred
by local officers or others in the arrest,
detention and keeping of prisoners
charged with violations of the postal
laws until such prisoners can be trans
ferred to the custody of Il United States
marshal.
Gilpin observer., 1900-12-13

A recent magazine contains re-
markable picture of wild white-foot-
ed mouse nursing her four young ones.
1t is a reproduction of photograph
made from life under circumstances SO
pleasant that they are worth retelling
The owner of the camera was walking
in the woods with friend. when he
came upon the interesting family
group. The frightened mother instant
ly disappeared, and could not be found
even after the most careful search. 1t
was only when the two men reached
home that the little creature was
found in the pocket of one OF them
Fearing that t',e young ones would
die, the photographer ran back two
miles with the old mouse in his hand
and the charming picture referred to
represents the first meeting OF the re-
united family.
Gilpin observer., 1900-12-13

The wife of Ii Hung Chang has the
credit of being not only the richest
woman in China but also of being the
most luxurious woman on earth,
Twice daily Mrs. Ii bathes in oil OF
orange and acacia flowers, and she has
a staff of 1000 servants. Her ward
robe is most expensive and is said to
contain no fewer than 1000 coats and
1 200 trouserettes. Mrs. Ii is able to
walk only few feet at time. being
crippled like the. majority of Chinese
women; but if report be Trustworthy
she is by no means an idle woman, for
she is said to keep detailed account
of the expenditure of her vast house
hold and to be an excellent woman Of
business.
Gilpin observer., 1900-12-13
Immense Colonization Schemes.

Salt Lake, Utah, Dec. 1O.-Both the
Rio Grande Western and Oregon Short
Line railroads are in the midst of the
most gigantic and determined effort to-
wards colonization ever made in the
West. The passenger departments
have literally been given over to the
one object. General Passenger Agent
HeintZ of the Rio Grande Western
says he looks for the population of
Utah to double within n short time, un-
less something happens to Interfere
with the plans of the roads centerlnS
here.
"We have done everything that
money can do in the way of advertis-
ing and offering inducements to colo
nization," he declared. I'VE have
sent three agents East to devote them
selves entirely to this propaganda. and
we have inserted an advertisement In
over 1000 eastern papers. The tide
has started already. Settlers are com
ing in by the score, and large quanti-
ties of letters of inquiry are loading
down our mail"
The Oregon Short Line has also cut
loose on spending money, devoting es-
pecial attention to Idaho. General
Passenger Agent Burley Of the Short
Line said:
eve have sent out 100000 copies of
n booklet on Idaho and returns are be-
ginning to come in on this and on an
advertisement that we ran In 6,OOO pa
pcrs In the East. We expect to bring
10000 people into Utah and Idaho In
the next three years. ! haven't Il
doubt In the world but what we will do
itv
Gilpin observer., 1900-12-13

Mr.. Martin Dodge. director OF the
office of public road inquiries, an
nounces that the secretary of agricul-
ture has established in the division
of chemistry n laboratory for testing
physically and chemically all varieties
of road materials. These substances
include rocks of all kinds. gravel
shells, brick, clays and other bodies
used in road building in country as
tricts, but do not include materials
for municipalities. This laboratory
will be ready for operation about De-
cember 1. Any person desiring TO
have road materials tested in this lab
oratory is advised to write to the Of
fee OF public road inquiries, depart
ment of agriculture. Washington, d.
c., for instructions in regard to the
methods of selecting and shipping
samples.
Gilpin observer., 1900-12-13

Public sentiment will generally ap-
prove the action of the New York
sheriff who recently arrested lady
cyclist" She was trying to cover
three thousand miles in quicker time
than that distance had ever been rid
den before, and when the sheriff in
terfered had already covered twenty
six hundred miles in less than twelve
days. She was in such a pitiable con-
dition that people living near the
scene of her riding made complaint. 1t
may not be necessary to regard such a
person as a criminal, but any one who
knows no better than to impose such
a strain upon her own health, II not
upon her life, is better off in custody
than out of it.
Gilpin observer., 1900-12-13
ONE THOUSAND TELEGRAPH
OPERATORS OUT ON A STRIKE

Chicago. Dec. S-Most of the tele-
graph operators on lines of the Atchi-
son, Topeka !S Santa F'e system went
on strike late yesterday in support of
the strike inaugurated on the Gulf,
Colorado X Santa Fc Thursday.
President Il. i. Ripley of the Atchi-
son road, when he learned of the strike
of the main line operators, said:
"This action was taken" he contin-
ued Notwithstanding the fact that the
company made contract with the OPP
orators in service on the Atchison, To-
peka & Santa Fe proper July l, and
with those in service on the lines west
of Albuquerque, November 10Th last.
under the terms of which they bound
themselves, through their organization,
to give the company thirty days notice
of any dissatisfaction"
Denver Colo. Dec. 0.-The following
order inauguratcd the great telegraph
ers' strike in Denver:
Galveston, Tex, Dec. 8, 1900
Cease work at once. all operators of
Santa Fc system, until such time as
ordered to resume by me. Train dis
patchers members of the order will
do likewise.
"MARTIN NJ. DOLPHIN"
Gilpin observer., 1900-12-13
The Queens Telegram.

Lisbon Dee. 10-king Carlos has re-
ccivcd from Queen Victoria the fol-
lowing telegram. in response to the one
sent by him yesterday:
1 am greatly touched by your kind
telegram. sincerely thank you, my
dear nephew, for ii. ana for the good
wishes you entertain toward me and
mine. 1t IL with the greatest pleasure
that | recognize the cordial ana friend
Iy understanding between Portugal aud
England"
Gilpin observer., 1900-12-13

Care of the sick can scarcely reach
its highest ideal save where personal
attachment supplements knowledge
and skill. Therefore, it belongs to the
life of every woman. There are few
households indeed where any girl can
grow up without some opportunities
for this experience. Such opportuni-
ties may well be supplemented by lee
lures, courses of reading and we'll
planned demonstrate
Gilpin observer., 1900-12-13

A collection of ancient Greek orna-
ments which cost him 100000 has
been given by ]. Pierpont Morgan to
the Metropolitan museum of art, New
York City. The collection was many
years making, and includes a large
gold crown, a heavy gold necklace, a
gold and silver bridal wreath, gold
embossed mask of young woman, a
gold and silver bridal wreath, large
gold-winged statuets and gold ram.
They date from $50 B. C.
Gilpin observer., 1900-12-13
Grcnt Is the sngnr Foot.

Denver Colo, Dec. 1O.-John II. Lect
returned last week from trip through
the valley of the Arkansas. and con-
trastcd conditions of to-day with twen-
ty-onc years ago. when dead cattle
were scattered for miles along n drcary
waste on either side of the railway.
The News publishes an interview "A
which Mr.. Loet says.
Gilpin observer., 1900-12-13

The latest exposition of rural mail
delivery in the United States is the
remarkable route extending three
thousand miles beyond the reach Of
the mail-boats in Alaska. The car
riers are descendants of reindeer i'm
ported from Siberia in 1892, of which
there are now twenty large herds in
Alaska, Notwithstanding frequent
newspaper assertions that the reindeer
are all dead.
Gilpin observer., 1900-12-13

A good many years ago some clever
Yankee built house in sections. took
Il around the Horn. and set 1t up In
Hawaii over a carefully made cellar
The cellar stil exists, monument to
the Inappropriate. 1t is a good place
for centipedes TO build their homes,
hut beyond that M useless rs an Ice
chest In Greenland. The old maxim
Find out mems want and need
And meet them there.
h 4 lost none Of It's force. Those VINO
neglect T. cannot complain II people
I EN-.
Gilpin observer., 1900-12-13

Crooked financiering in New York
has become so fast and furious that
Mr.. Miller, the 12O per cent man, has
been entirely forgotten.
Gilpin observer., 1900-12-13

Any woman can keep an expense ac-
count. but only about one woman in a
hundred can make it tally with her
cash.
Gilpin observer., 1900-12-13

The Southern cotton manufacturers
are interested in China, and they are
not the least bit backward in speaking
up about it.