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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-18
BRAKEMAN KILLED.
Rear End Collision ON Grand Trunk
At Gorham. N. n.

Gorham, N. H., December ia rear
END collision Of freight trains ON the
Grand Trunk road occurred this morn
ing, and Leon johnson Of North STRAIT
ford, a brakeman, was killed,
Two engines which were drawing the
rear train, were demolished. Ths acct
dent occurred In the yard OF the Grand
m. Both trains were specials. bound east.
The first one had reached this station, and
the second, which was much heavier and
was drawn by two engines, was coming
down the heavy grade between this st
ton and Berlin, when the cars ahead of
it were SIGHTED. An attempt was made to
apply the air brakes, but the engineers
found that this appliances failed TO work
and seeing that it was impossible to stop
the train, they inmped followed by their
fireman. The men escaped injury.
The trains came together withi a crash
which smashed both the engines and
wrecked the oabooss at the rear OF the
forward train In this car johnson. the
brakeman, was asleep. He had no oppor-
tunity to escape and when men began to
remove wreokage his body was found
considerably mangied and it was appar-
emit that he was instantly killed. He was
about twenty-five years of age and waf
not married.
The wreokage from the Collision was
piled along the tracks, completely block
ing traffic, and two freight car were de-
rallied.
A large wreokage force of employees OF
the Grand prunk were quickly sum-
moned and the work OF clearing the
tracks was begun promptly, but the lines
were not opensd until this afternoon.
This is she tenth accident which has oc-
Cured on this branch OF the Grand Trunk
within two weeks. All the others have
been Of a minor nature, exeeut the one
here today and the one at West Paris last
week, In which a tain went through q
bridge, and one man was killed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-18

pany new organization In this section
will be the attraction offered by the
management OF the Portland theatre on
Friday and Saturday.
The company numbers twenty people
and Ia headed by q. W. Ravel who has a
world wide reputation as clown. Mr..
Rave presents Humpty Dumpty in a
new dress, making everything up-to-dste.
He is surrounded BY a clsver company OF
pantomime artists, and during the action
OF the piece u strong list of vaudeville
actsEwiil be introduced.
HI HENRY'S MINSTRELS.
Hi Henry ana hissbrand new minstrel
aggregation OF 10 all white stars, will ap-
pear at the Jefferson next Friday and
Saturday and Saturday matinee. This
popular attraction IL meeting with great
success all through the Eastern cities.
The Waterbury American, December 2
says:
HI Henry's Minstrels appeared at
Poll last night and were greeted By a
large audience as this famous troupe
always is when they visit Waterbury
That every body was thoroughly pleased
was apparent by favorable comments
made on all sides after the performance.
The entertainment opened with brand
new frat part called 1.-The Batcheior's
Club which Is something elaborate.
Some exoellent solos were sung by James
j. Morrow q. Id. Decker and Joseph
NJ Lyons. rhe comedians headed by
jack Harrington ana Frank Mitchell
told many funny stories. In the oiio MIR
Henry and his fayorite band appeared
introducing the Henrietta polka. %
Jas. A. Probst known as the human
song bird gave some remarkable imita-
lions of the hooking bird, quail, geese.
crows, robin, snipe. canaries, etc. Cor
rigan and Dovs are dancers par excellsnt
and JACK Harrington one OF the best OF
the present day monologue artists made a
hit here. Bsiknap ana his clay model
ng act pleased, as did also the sketch
work or Mischell and Mirror. The per-
formance clossd with the acrooatic
work OF the European marvels, the Cout-
ures Bros.
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OWEN, MOORE & CO.

barn shortly before the fire was disoovere~
there. The buildings were completely
destroyed.
The defense offered no testimony, but
asked that the respondent be admitted
to bail in reasonable sum. Judge
Vose held DIR. Whitaker for the Fsbru-
AIRY grand jury in the sum of So %. Bail
was prom pity furnished. Ire buildings
burned were the dwelling house, ell,
and barn OF Hunt who is . storskespep
and postmaster at Hermon.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-18

very letter. were we IN
cIined to doubt 1t, the
steadily increasing pat
ronage we are enjoying
would set our minds at
rest on that score.
Our second Christmas
in the New store will be
a memorable one for our
friends. We have gath
cred a Bigger Stock
than ever before. We
have carefully consider
ed the Price question,
that you may get the
most for your money.
The decorations are
more elaborate than
last season. 1t was { he
only means at hand,
aside from our efforts in
buying goods in your
interests, with which to
fittingly show our ap-
probation of your pat
ronage. :
Everything Is now in
readiness for the Christ
mas Carnival. Come
and participate in our
Anniversary Celebration
of the day.
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CHARGED WITH ARSON.

Bangor. December 17.-Dr. Frank p.
Whitaker Of Hermon was arraigned here
in the Bangor municipal court this morn
ing on the charge OF arson. He ID charged
with having set on fire the buildings of
Thurston Hunt at Hsrmon Corner Satur-
day night. He waived the reading of this
warrant and pleaded not guilty. Mr.
Hunt testified that he saw DR.. Whitaker
coming mp an allsy-way leading from has
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-18
BOTTLE
GOODS.

These are in o Department by
themselves. There are so many
varieties, Imported and American,
that we can only give mere hint
of them.
First are the Fancy Fruits in
glass, which embrace every Best
Article known to packers. Next
in Importance comes line of Pre-
serves, Jams, Imported Condi-
ments, as Olives, Mushrooms,
Truffies, in bulk, glass and tins,
French Feas, Marmalades, Mus
tards, Chutneys, Anchovies, Can
ton Ginger in pots, Oils and Curry
Powders.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-18
HALE A MILLIoN DOLLAR Luss

Cleveland, Decent Der l7.-Fire early to-
day almost entirely destroyed the big
plant of the Brown Hosting and Convey
ing Machine company at the corner of
Hamilton and Bslden streets. Five out
of seven buildings used by the company
are in ashes. and property estimated to be
worth over 100000 entirely consumed.
Eleven hundred workmen are thrown out
of employ nent as q result OF the fire.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-18
SAN 7 A


will be at our store this year as
usual to greet the Little Folks.
He's a genial old fellow, full OF
fun, and loves children.
This time he comes in an Auto
mobile, for you know he must be
Up-to-Date.
He will leave his Auto. In our
window, while he wanders about
making people happy.
Don't miss seeing him.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-18
DRIED
FRUIT

Foreigners, every one of them.
Imported expressly for our trade.
Hundreds OF different varieties
that are exclusive with us. A few
OF them: Imported Bunch Rails
ins, in boxes or by the pound, Sui
tana Raisins In Pound Packages,
Fancy CItron, Orange and Lemon
Peel, French Prunes. French Can
died Fruits, Figs and Dates.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-18
.COFFEES.

Might, with propriety, call this
store "The Coffee House." We've
been dispensing Best Brands for
upwards Of 90 years. We have
built up one of the largest Coffee
trades in Maine.
And among the most particular
of people, too. There isn't a coffee
need that we cannot supply.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-18
;hristmas Anniversary Celebration.

little
OF popular
We found
Grocery World
clearly demonstrated
filled with
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-18
FINE
CIGARS.

Box Goods make acceptable
Christmas Gifts, II there's quality
In them.
We're importers OF the famous
Porto Rico cigars. Also carry all
the leading Domestic Makes.
You'll certainly find His brand
Here.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-18
XMAS
BOXES.

What a gift these German. max
ers have in this directioni
Each recurring season finds them
turning out handsomer, more use
full repositories for Christmas Cam
dies.
These we have secured for you
might easily capture first prize at
Worlds Fair for. elegance and
utility.
They're desirable Christmas Gifts
In themselves.
Pretty Packets that will please
the children and go long way in
decorating the tree, are here in
scores of styles.
Both Boxes and Packets are in
expensive.
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Toilet
ARTICLES.

Sosnething of everything In this
direction.
An especially good line Of Soa ps
and Toilet Waters.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-18
FANCY
BISCUITS.

The Largest Stock in town.
Every Food Novelty is put In
stock as fast as 1t comes out.
Being such large handlers, we get
Lowest Prices.
You can save money by coming
here for these goods.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-18

STOCKING
.STUFFING.
Candy Toys, Animals, and Curl
Gus devices to catch child's fancy
known as "RlIers'' should not
be overlooked.
NUTS.
Clean, selected goods, not poor
nut in the store.
Pecans, Almonds, Peanuts, Pts
taschios, fresh or sailed.
An excellent grade OF Imported
and American walnuts.
FRUIT.
It's Speciality with us-the Bet
ter Kinds.
1t costs us an effort to get 1t for
you.
But there's satisfaction in saying
to a customer, "No finer Oranges,
Grape Fruit, Bananas, etc., than
these grow"
Particularly, when you know the
customer believes you.
Floridas and CALIFORNIA;.
BAKERY.
Home cookery in all Its richness,
cleanliness and purity, has made
this bakery famous.
II it's Christmas Cake, decor
ated in the latest style, that's
needed, we'll take your order and
deliver in season.
Scores of Delightful Delicacies
are on our daily bill of fare. Avail
yourself of this departments facil-
titles for turning out Pure Food,
and save work.
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The cedfher today
fs {iLelu to be Gsir,
Portland, Dec. IS, 1900.

Portland, Dec. IS, 1900.
XXIHILEi every
V v section of the
store is COM
pletely equipped with
the brightest, cleanest
and most thoroughly up
to-date. stock the store
has ever seen, perhaps
the particular depart
ment for all that has out
done itself this year and
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CONNECTIONS.

This Candy Department has rep
$ utation for Pure, Rich, Wholesome
Goods that didn't come to it by
luck.
Only Choicest Materials, the best
Of planning and hardest of work,
brought our Connections to their
present High Standard.
Many Original Connections are
carried in stock, and a host of old
favorites are daily duplicated here
Tons are now ready. And Prices
never get beyond the reasonable
point.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-12-29
DEMPSEY WILL
PROBABLY HANG
TIME FOR FILING APPEAL HAS
EXPIRED AND SENTENCE
WILL BE CARRIED OUT,
THE APPEAL WILL
NOT Be FILED NOW.
Clancy Will Hold Court Jan. IL
and Will Probably Set a Date for
the Execution.

Peter Dempsey, who, about the middle
of last April, shot inc killed his wife,
Maggie, in a room of a South Main
street lodging house, is now up against
a hard proposition, and there is little
doubt about the sentence of the court
being carried out. With the expiration
of today the time far fling in the SUI
prerne court the appeal from the decision
Of the district body in refusing to grant
Dempsey a new trial will nave lapsed
and the prisoners only chance to escape
the gallows lies in In exigency which
might arise between now and the day
of execution, which has not been decid-
ed upon. That the appeal will not be
filed is certain, for Thona o. Morrin,
the prisoners attorney, has not been
provided witt a transcript Of the testi-
mOny upon which he intended to base
his bin of exceptions n frame q state
ment on motion for a new trial. Law
yers claim that after today neither the
supreme court nor the district court
will have jurisdiction over that which
has already transpired in the case.
Dempsey was tried and convicted of
murder in the first degree before Judge
Clancy last July, but his attorney. APP
- ~ 49, >""i1 = 49, iASAN
no money with which to pay his own
way, advanced the theory of insanity,
and succeeded in getting q jury of
twelve men to decide his mental condi-
ton. The jury concluded that Dempsey
was sane when he fred the fatal shot,
and the prisoners attorney then took
steps to secure a new trial for his client.
He asked for one, but it was denied,
ard he then requested that an order
be made requiring the official stenog-
rapher to furnish him with a transcript
of the testimony in order that he might
appeal to the supreme court. but the
stenographer became i'll and the time
for filing the appeal has gradually mar
rowed down to a few hours withou, the
transcript having been made.
Judge Clancy will hold court again on
January u, and unless something un-
forseen transpires between now and
then, he will set a date for re-sentencing
thep prisoner to be hanged
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-12-29
JOE RICHARDS WILL
BURY PAUPER DEAD
CONTRACTS AWARDED BY THE
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMITS
SIONERS.

The county commissioners have let the
contracts for burying the pauper dead,
taking care of the pauper sick and feed
ing the poor at the poor-house during
the ensuing year. The contract for bury
ing the dead went to Joseph Richards,
who agrees to do the work at the rate
of II cent per body. which means about
five cents a year. provided business is
good. There were two other bids for the
job, one by the National Undertaking
company at $1S per body, and til. other
by w. Knight at SIS per body
DR.. p. j. Siberian and DIR. Charles
Dogge applied for the position of county
physician, and the former got it at a
salary of 1920 per month, which is an in
crease of $40 over the present
ton. DR.. Dogge's bid was IS less, but
DR.. Sheeran has been doing the work in
an entirely satisfactory manner and the
commissioners thought it best not to
make a change while there is so much
sickness among the poor. The vote to
reappoint DR.. Sheeran was unanimous.
For feeding and taking care of the
poor there were two bids, one of So. IS per
week for each guest, which was sub
mitted by Mrs. NJ. J. Mcdonald. the
present incumbent, and the other by
Barney Bohan at the same figure. Mrs.
Mcdonald was awarded the contract,
Messrs. Clark and Mathews voting for
her and Mr.. Terrell voting for Mr..
Bohan.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-12-29
JOCKEY CLUB MEETS.
The Organization Was Perfected and
Officers Elected Last Evening.

The Montana Jockey Clu which pro-
poses to give race meetings in Butte n
Anaconda, met at the Butte hotel last
evening to perfect organization. The
officers elected We're:
President, Hugh I. Wilson; Nice-presi-
dent. James r. Finlen: Treasurer, Silas
f. King: Secretary. Lou Frank; Gen
eral Manager, E. d. Laurence.
Manager Laurence states that the lists
OF stakes and purses will be prepared and
announced within a few days. He states
also that it is the intention to secure a
starter and presiding judge from abroad
as it is desired that those officials should
be of national reputation, but otherwise.
only Montana people will be connected
with the enterprise.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-12-29
THOMAS-HOOPER.

Among the very pleasant Christmas
vents was the marriage of William j..
Thomas and Elizabeth 3. Hooper. which
took place at the home of the latter on
Christmas night, in the presence of a
host of friends. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. John Hosking of the
Trinity Methodist Episcopal church A
magnificent supper was served. The
many valuabl presents received by the
young couple testified to the esteem in
which they are held by the people of
CenterViile and vicinity.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-12-29
TRINITY CHURCH SOCIAL.

h young people Of the Trinity Meth
odist Sunday school had their Christmas
tree on Thursday evening of this week.
over 800 children were provided with
cake. candies and fruit. They enjoyed
themselves immensely, and all had a
royal good time. Many of the parents
and friends of the young folks came to
see them enjoy themselves. 1t seemed to
Civ inspiration to teacher and pupil to
have a social time together. The school
is doing well.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-12-29
PUBLIC

At 4 regular meeting OF Butte Work.
ingmens' union Of W. L.. u, held on FRI
day evening. Dec. u, 1900, it was vot-
ed that on and after May l, 1901, a days
Work performed by members under its
jurisdiction, shall consist of eight hours,
at the minimum scale of $500 per day.
Published by order of Workingmens'
union No. 5. w. l.. ".
j.. W. DALE, Pres.
G. NJ. DEVINNY. Rec.-Sec,
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-12-29
ONE CHANGE OF CARS.

Only, between Montana points and Dem
yer and eastern Colorado by the North
ern Pacifc-Burling,on route. via Billings
and Alliance. Neb. Good train service
all the way. Call on the Northern Pa
cifc agen: for further information.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-12-29

A good coal. A coal for domestic pu--
poses. A lasting coal. A coal with little
waste. A Medium burner-not too fast.
This exactly describes Trail Creek coal,
Sold at 81 West Park. Phone 5S4.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-12-29
NO SMOKER: PURE WATER.

Crystal Springs is the only place near
Butte which is free from smoke all day
long. Come out and get some fresh air
and take a swim in the purest water
known.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-12-29

Christian Tabernacle (Short:idge Me.
mortal u cf CHRISTI southeast cor
ner of Washington and Mercury streets.
Edward Oliver Tilburn. minister. res
dence. GIG West Mercury street. The
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-12-29

services OF the day will he in keeping
win the coming New Year. At the,
morning service. the sermon topic will
be THE Unheeded Commission: One
Thing We Neglect, "tnis at 1900 o'clock.
Communion ait this service. Sunday
school Will follow at 1890. Junior END
deavor at 1880, Y. p. S. c. e. ait $50. The
pastor will lead. Night hour, 7:45. Sar-
mon subject THE Less Honored Virtues:
Some Thought on the Closing Hours Of
the Ola Year, with Suggestions how to
begin the New Excellent music will be
presented by the choir. Congregational
singing "a feature here. All a.s invited
to be present. Watch meeting services
Monday night, December 81. when a pro-
gramme will be given and the New Year
welcomed.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-12-29

Barnett Bros, Of Walkervilie succeed
Frank Lynch in business at q West
Granite. Butte.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-12-29

Emmanuel Presbyterian church, corner
Gaylord and Galena streets. Services on
Sunday. Dec. 80. Morning service HOO
a. m. Subject "The Sons Mission From
the Father Evening sermon 7:3O, "A
Lock Back Upon the Past sermon for
the closing century. Y. p. S. c. E. at
6:3o p. m. Annual election of officers.
evening Junior c. E. at 800 p. IN. We'd
nesday evening at 1880 prayer services Of
'hf new year. Let every member be
there. Everybody welcome to services
of this church. G. H. Whiteman, pastor.
Trinity NJ. f. church. John Hosking
pastor; residence 81 North Main street.
Preachlng at HOO a. N. and $50 p. M.
W.th the best of music. Sunday school
at $50 p. m. w. f.! Gritloin, superin-
tendent. Monday evening official board
meeting in the pastors study at 900 p.
m, and the Watch Night services in
the church at 1000 p. M Everybody in
vited. Wednesday afternoon prayer
meeting. Leader T.. H. Martin. Thurs
day afternoon Ladies' Aid meets in the
rarlors of the church. Tuesday evening
choir rehearsal unred the directorsh:p of
Mr.. David Rumble. Friday evening class
meeting: III. James, leader. Saturday
evening the second quarterly conference
in the pastors study. Official members
requested ,
Mountain View Methodist Episcopal
church. j. L. Abortion. pastor. Preach
ing at HOO a. m, by Rev VI. Tull of
Chicago. at 7:30 by the pastor. Glass
meeting at 10000 o'clock. Sunday school
at 1890. &. c. Hastings superintendent.
EpWorth League meeting at $50. Subj
Ject OF evening sermon Doing Well and
Keeping AT It.
Service will be held at the Scanlina-
Wan independent church on SUNDAY
morning at 11:0O o'clock, and in the even
ing at 500. All friends are invited to at
tend. Rev. P. Peterson, pastor.
Grace Methodist Episcopal church. corr
ner Arizona and Second streets. Preach
ing morning and evening at HOO and
':3o. Morning subject THE Passing and
the Permanent e ening subject Gods
Respect for Essential Attributes" Sun.
day school at 2:30. League devotional
meeting $3.50. Prayer meeting and Sun
day school lesson study Wednesday
evening. On Monday evening, New,
Years eve, a watch maeting service viii,
be held. Lunch between nine and ter,
after Which a suitable programme will
be rendered, closing with the coming in
OF the new year and the new century.
A general invitation is extended To all
VINO can make it convenient to attend.
]. w. TAFT. Pastor.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-12-29

Curran music teacher, "a New Bee
Hive.
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First Presbyterian church., cornar
Broadway and IDAHO streets. j. N. Nc
Junken, minister. At the morning SER
vices at 11:G0 O'Clock New Years day
Will be appropriately anticipated. IN
stead of the usual evening services at
7:S0 o'clock Mr.. McJunkin will Civ. the
last of a series of talks on the Holy
Land, subject: The Holy CITY, Sun
day school at 1876 p. m. Y. p. S. c. f..
at $3.50 D. m.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-12-29

First Church of Christian Science, $50
West Broadway, corner Excelsior ave.
First reader Mrs. Anna &C. E. Crowley,
Sunday, December 30. 1900. Subject
christian Science Services 400 a..
m. and 500 p. m. Sunday school 12:15
p. m. Wednesday evening experience
meetings at 500 o'clock. Reading rooms
opan from 11:00 a. m. to 500 p. m. except
Sundays.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-12-29
BUTTE CHURCH NOTICES

The Swedish Evangelical Lutheran
Emanuel Church, corner Of Montana and
Silver streets has services every Sunday
at 11:C0 a. m. and 1880 p. m. Sunday
school at 1900 "a. m. Young Peoples So
ciety meet Thursday at 500 y. m. New
Years day services HOO a.. N. and 7:3O
p. m.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-12-29

The First Baptist church, corner of
Broadway and Montana. J. E. Noft-
singer, pastor. Rev. George Robert
Cairns, the renowned evangelist, will
arrive in Butte today n will open SER
vices at the church tomorrow, continu-
ing for ten days. At 1890 tomorrow
there will lbe a meeting of workers and
others for prayer; at II o'clock a. H.,
Address to the church, 3 p. M, mass
meeting for children; 1880 p. M, preach
ing service. Every day, except Sunday,
there will be prea ching at 7:45 p. m., and
on Tuesday. Wednesday,, Thursday and
Friday there will be Bible readings at
3 p. m. For the week beginning Sum
day, January 6, the same programme
Will be rendered, except the fact that
there Will be a mass meeting for men
only at } p. IN. on Sunday, when the
subject will be, rs the Young Man Of
Butte Safe?" No boys under Il wears
of age will be admitted.