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The Brunswick times-call. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1900-1902, 1900-09-07
spIRITUALIsrs IN CONVENTION

sPIRITUALIsTs IN CONVENTION
Minneapolis, MINI :, Sept. 6,-The
State Spiritual Association opened its
annual convention here this morning.
Sessions will continue for three days.
The attendance is large aud many
nstsd workers from all parts of the
country are present Among them are
Dr. J, NJ. PEBBLES, Of Battle Greek,
Mich; Max HsHmAn, of Chicago;
Mrs. Carrie E. s. Twin, of New York /;
Mrs. c. D. Pruden and she Rev. G w.
Hates and wife.
The Brunswick times-call. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1900-1902, 1900-09-07
|GONGER SENDS
A CABLEGRAA
TELLS Of a March Through
the Imperial City.
ONLY SERVANTS IN THERE
The State Department Issues .
Statement Of Only Message
Received from China
Yesterday.
ONLY SERVANTS IN THERE

washington, Sept, The state de-
paatsnsnt issued the following state
nant today "a Telegram received
from Minister cOnger today, which
was dated at Pskin Sept. and stated
Atthat the allies marched through the
imperial city on that day and found
only the servants there
The Brunswick times-call. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1900-1902, 1900-09-07
FoRr1 BOXERS KILLED.

LondOu, Sept GA dispatch from
lin Tan KiaO Chow says that i've
hundred Boxers recently attseked
twenty -threa soldiers at Lsntsuu and
forty Boxers we're killed.
The Brunswick times-call. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1900-1902, 1900-09-07

Rev. 7. H. Thomson has returned
home after pleasant visit to savau--..
nah.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-01

Mr. Arthur Floyd, clerk IN the ofIico
at Evergreen cemetery returned yester-
day from twosweeks' vacation at Pine
Point beach.
The Veranda street sewer is being re-
laid, which Is a much needed improve
ment.
Washington street, near the watering
trough at East Deering is receiving a
coating OF sand and other repairs. 1t is
about two years since the last work was
done at East Deering by the street de-
partment.
Mrs. Cook and daughter of Peabody,
Mass, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. W. S.
Cotton at MorriIls Corner.
Services viii be resumed at All Souls
church tomorrow after thesummer va
cation. The subject of the pastors SER
mon viii be ''Rest and Work. -
DIr. William Smardon, Ashmont street,
is having his annual vacation Of two
weeks
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-01
THE AGED BROTHERHOOD.
Annual Meeting Held Yesterday Morn
Ing.

The annual meeting OF the Ag ed
brotherhood was held yesterday morning
and the following officers were elected:
observation-disclosures n. Read.
Vice Presidents-Ward one Farnsworth
Higgins; ward two. Woodbury. ID.
Hatch; ward three, Joseph W North
ward four, William Il. PheIan; ward five
Charles II. french; ward six Sylvan
Shurtleh; ward seven, John M Brown
ward eight, Samuel Fogg; ward nine
Walter K. Goodrich.
Secretary aud Observation-Disclosures ii.
French.
Auditors-August +. Gerrlsh, Francis
Higgins.
Trustees of Mussey Fund-Alfred Wood
man. ID. W. Clark, James Keazer, D. w.
Hoegg.
The treasury has gained about $3.50
during the year.
Thos. +. Lamb, Robert p arker Jewett,
Albion M. Quimby and7Joshua L. Saw
yer were elected members.
The amendment to the bylaws regard
Ing life mem bership was adopted. This
provides that any member after paying
eight annual assessments shall be a life
member.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-01
HON. j. G. TALBOT DEAD.

East Machias, August 31.-Hon. John
Coffin Talbot died at his home here this
morning about six o'clock after long
protracted illness at the age OF eighty
four. He has been a lifelong active DEM
ocrat and has been chairman of the board
of geIectmen and town clerk for many
years and was Democratic candidate for
Governor in no He was very active un.
til he received a fall in April which was
the probable cause of his death.
He was lawyer by profession and was
the first president of the Shore line rail-
road and a director of the Washington
County railroad for two years. BE was
graduated from Bowdoin college in 40,
at the age of 18, was one of the trustees Of
Washington academy and has always
taken a great interest in the town affairs.
He will be greatly missed by his towns
people and the citizens throughout the
county. He leaves a wife. three daugh'
tiers and one son.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-01

There Will be a grand Pearson rally an
the city lot at rear or Advent church
main street next Monday evening, Sept.
.. The Westbrook City band viii
furnish music. +. S. J. MoAIlister and
> +. Pearson of Portland are the
speakers.
Mr.Frank Churchill OF Boston called on
friends at Cumberland Mills yesterday
afternoon.
The baseball team of the Haskell SiIk
min VIII play at Yarmouth this after
noon.
extensive arrangements are being made
py the CIeaves Rifles to entert ain the
members Of Co. b, Portland next Mon
day.
There VIII be Pearson rally by the
Prohibitlonists on the city lot at the rear
OF the Advent church next Monday eve
ning- The Westbrook City band viii fur
nish music. Il. S. j. McAIlister and s.
4. Pearson Of Portland are the speakers.
The funeral services over the remains
OF the late Mrs. A. f. Murch were held
at her late residence Oh Main strest
thursday afternoon. Rev. + III. Cous-
ems Of BIddeford, OBLIGATED. A choir
composed OF Miss Carrie Phinney. Mrs
A. g Cloudman, joseph Hezelton. Jr.
and Frank II. Cloudman sang. Tne nall
bearers were Messrs. Frank H. Cloud
man. VIII A. Babb. Albert A. CordvvelI
and George A. Quinby.
The Presumpscots of 1885 and the Pre-
sumpscots OF the present day will have a
game OF baseball this afternoon at War
rem park.
Miss Elizabeth Griggs has returned
from visit to Kennebunk.
Miss Helen Gilman of Boston is visit
ing Dir. andEMrs. Asa W. Pratt.
Mrs. J. ID. Brigham entertained few
friends with lawn party Thursday eve
ming. Rev. $. \. Adams VIII occupy his
pulpit Sunday after months vacation
at his camp at Falmouth Foreside. SER
vices at 10. 80 a. m, with sermon by the
pastor. Subject. 1.-The Pearl OF Great
Price" At p. m, there win be a SER
vice Of praise and prayer. Tuesday eve
ming at 7.S0 there viii be a preparatory
lecture.
Miss Clara Hamilton of Gorhan is the
guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. Willard W. Spear.
Miss Annie Cheney of Sanford is the
/ guest Of Mrs. Mary Campbell, Bracket
1 street.
Misses Blanche and Lottie Grant have
returned from Higgins beach.
Westbrook Methodist Episcopal church,
Rev. Charles L. Parsons, pastor. Prayer
meeting at 9 10 "a. m preaching service
I at 1890 a. n. sermon by the pastor, FOL e
lowed by the Lords supper. Sunday
school at u M; Epworth league meeting
at 6 p. m; general prayer and praise
meeting at : p. m.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-01
HARBOR NOTES.
Items of Interest Picked Up Along the
Water Front

The steamer Horatio Hall arrived yes
terday afternoon from New York. She
experienced a pleasant trip and brought
about $50 passengers and a full cargo.
Shortly after the arrival OF the Hall the
steamer Cumberland came in from Bos-
ton. also having a large number of pas
sengers and big cargo.
= The floating bOathouss which is to be
used as protection of the new launch of
the barge office, was toWed into Portland
pier yesterday morning. The officials of
the barge Office took her for a short sail
and spent the afternoon in cleaning up
the launch.
The smack Hermann Reesing arrived
with $500 Holsters.
The steamer Hemisphere of the Thorn
son line cleared yesterday and Will prob
ably sail this morning She has full
cargo and about 100 cattle.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-01
OLD STATE STREET.
The History oran Avenue which Has
Been the Home of Many Ia n.ous Peo-
pie.

Beginning tomorrow, the Portland
sunday Times will publish a series OF
articles telling the story of State strset.
1t is just a century since a public suir
tied citizen gave the land for the street.
In that hundred years many prominent
people have lived In the houses which
stand under the protecting branches OF
the giant eims. Who they were ana the
part they played in the affairs Of the
good old town, VIII be told in these arti-
cies. The papers were written by Mr..
Nathan Goold and are at once an enter
tanning and valuable contribution to the
history OF Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-01
MAINE TOWNS.
Items OF Interest Gathered by Our Local
correspondents.
WEST BALDWIN.

West Baldwin, Aug 27.-The heat has
been something terrible at your cores
pondent's house, the thermometer for the
days run thus; Saturday at one clock
"a; Sunday 90; Monday at three "a.
AS Rev. David Welson was returning
from church accompanied by two ladies
the transient bolt came out throwing
them out The elderly lady was quite
badly bruised, the other two escaped in
jury.
The boarding houses are filled to their
utmost capacity.
At the present writing the little son of
WIN Blake is very sick. George son is
quite sick and is attended by DR.. Wilson
of Hiram. At present writing he is con-
valescent.
Among the vi sitors / will mention a
few: Miss Gertrude Woodbury., Patten,
Me. Mrs. Charles Black Boston; Frank
BurnelI and friend, Glen Station; Edwin
Saunders, Minneapolis; Miss Judkins
Porter; Miss Addie Barker, Maiden,
Mass, and others whom we have not
time to mention.
BIaokberries are bringing a small
price.
NEW GLOUCESTER.
New Gloucester, August 3O.-The apple
crop promises to be the largest for four
years.
The telephone is now in good running
order, and is great convenience to those
who have it.
Miss Grace Curtis, teacher in Newton,
Mass. Is at her fathers for vacation.
The family OF Mr.. Albion Keith of
Portland is at the Keith homestead.
The L, y. l. society OF Upper Glouces-
tsr will hold a night-cap social at Gem
tennial hall this EVENING" Much enjoy
ment is expected.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-01
GREAT CHEBEAGUE ISLAND.

The summer residents of the West end
of Great Chebeague island held their first
annual clambake on the beach of Cham
dIer's Cove on Thursday. The weather
and the arrangements being faultle SIS,
the event proved an unqualified success.
The colony attended In full force, the
following amongst others being present:
DIR. and Mrs. Howell, Mr.. Hulburt
ST., with Prof. and Mrs. Hulburt, DR..
and Miss Morse, DIR. and Mrs BaIIaugh
of Baltimore, Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Thomp-
son, Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Ridge Of Port
land, and Mrs. Farnham and party, with
all the young folks from the various cot
tages. After full justice had been done
to the good things provided, the party
gathered In the moonlight on the beach
and spent the rest of the evening In
pleasant social intercourse, Mr., Hora ce
Newcome, who had the management of
the clambake, proved himself to be an
artist in his line.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-01

sadge AeAIanuss who has just returned
aa Gray viii soon start on a six weeks
along the coast investigating the
eaant Of sheep, IN the interest of the
Ag for the Prevention OF Cruelty to
as.
rs 4. J. Day Of New Bedford is Wis
ing at the home Of George +. Henley.
L. and Mrs. Fred V. Henley and chill
n have returned from q visit at Deer
V Aoulton and son viii soon leave
Bangor on their annual hunting trip.
% Portland Water company has its
sa aug up over Brown S hill and the 2
90 PIPE Is laid as far as Burgess's cor
= The oompa ny is doing good work
4s 'as street is lett in good condition,
= many places better than before it was
% up AZ night row Of wooden horses
.a dozens Of red lanterns mark th line
1.-THE ditch.
aas ueorge II. Waters and son, who
s''s 1sen visiting her sister, Mrs. Corne-
's' 4 hawes, on Middle street, have re-
's'asa 20 their home at Beverly Farms,
A.'''sl H. Chandler, tn Q veteran band
'''sf and his wife, are stopping at the
s@e Of their daughter, Mrs G. X.
LIVES on Sea4nfnass hill
- AeiVllle Pratt of Bowdinham, is
sung at the home of his cousin, W.
'"a SPEAR on Front street.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-01

Commercial street ana Patrick Egan S
place at the corner of India and Fore
street. Martin Donnell, the bar tender,
at 80 India, and Michael Kenney, the
bar tender at 65 Commercial street, were
ordered to court for this morning.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-01

The South Portland Republican club
neio It's regular meeting at Oasis hall.
hnightviile, last evening. 1t Is expeotad
TO have the new quarters in the band
room ready for the next meeting.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-01
GORHAM.

Never did the grounds surrounding the
Gorham station look more beautiful than
this summer. The large plot west Of the
station is fairly radiant with its beds Of
plants and flowers, now in the height Of
their glory. South, and across she track,
made from stone painted white, are the
emblems of masonry and Odd Fellow
ship the three links torn the centre, with
the letters inclosed, and the square and
compass on either side. 1t is beautiful
" done and plainly shows to the tr av-
elIer that the general station agent, Q.
N Hayes, belongs to both OF the orders.
Much credit is due Mr. Hayes for the
taste and interest shown In the care of
the grounds.
Mr.. Frank l. Whitney on Wedn esday
last. was drawn as as juror for the grand
Jury for the coming year, and Albert Il.
nIosher was drawn for the traverse jury.
September term.
Miss Lottie M. Clark of Cumberland
Mills hns been appointed by the trustees
matron of Frederick Robie hail, in place
of Mrs. Rollins. resigned.
Hon. VIM. j. CorthelI, principal of
Gorham Normal school, arrived in Cor
ham Thursday to make arrangements for
the opening of the school September 18th.
A very large number of Gorham Grange
attended the field day meeting of oranges
and farmers at Underwood park yester-
day, and all are very enthu siastic regard
ing the pleasant time.
Simon B. Guthrie's family horse took
fright yesterday in Central square,
near MIR. Guthrie's store, and ran rap
idly down Main street and colIided with
a large tree near Prof. Hunts residence
and cleared himself from the carriage
Fortunately there was not a great crowd
on the street at the time. The only
injury done was to the carriage and
harness ana that was very small.
a six masted schooner has recently
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-01
COPARTNERSHIP NOTICE.

MIR. COnvePs E. Leach is IA gmeEl-
her oil our fEVna from this date.
Portland, September 4 1900.
ANDERSON, ADAMS Il go.
SENTATIVE
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-01
nnnifred Darling's
swimming Feat.
llIender Again Brought to
Bay.

sIB Seabury and Engineer Fred
Of the Elizabeth City are well
nssrs Of the bike" but are not
eseorehlng and would not 90 so
f force Of circumstances. 1t hap
hsaegar, that their wheels got be-
control Thursday evening ana
shea down Hill IN Portland
ne bridge at a pace which al
as their hair stand on end. They
Invited to the house Of a friend,
ias leaving were given two big
srs which they threw over their
holding them with one hand
y guided the wheel with the
Al vent wei until they began
at q the hill. Goodnow lost
his wheel and falling of
hg from the knee down
is pears went TO the four winds.
n held 70 his load like grim
Just escaped injury by graz
4 wheel OF wagon which was
Is foot Of the hin Just as he
Is get on to the street. as it was
BIS trousers In his heroic efforts
precious load which ought TO
sHsss eating.
Al II AGAIN.
Ileanla man, Edward c. Boyce,
as arrested IN Portland Thursday
f enlering the house of George
ay Of Ellsworth street, viii be re-
al over. here as thefman who was
hlI I or an assault on Mrs. Gum
4 % BIS way to her home IN Scarbo-
ai months since. He was appre-
l ana brought before Judge No
sas Who presided over the preliminary
.aAM ACROSS SHIP CHANNEL.
.st to he outdone by her brother. his.
anllrsd Daring accomplished the feat
swimming across 1he main ship chan
from the Caze TO Cushing's island
'nday last. She was rowed over to the
pe N q boat AMI then swan back to
Cushings isiana beach. She was
lawed By boat which was ready to
( her up the instant she showed any
|ns Of fatigue or trouble. she accom-
sAed the feat without the slightest
saAle ana after taking a nap at the
&. she felt as well as ever. The dis
sa Was the same as that traversed by
80 young men on Saturday, namely,
IL aud q quarter and as every body
lHs the channel Is q very cold place as
q Is extremely 'quiokswater'' at al
g AnT stage Of this tide. as It Is either
lElng IN or out at q good gait most OF
i slme.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-01
SEBAGO LAKE.

The Congregational Sunday school
chartered Mitchell's freight boat and
went on an excursion to the bay OF
Naples Thursday. A very pleasant time
was reported.
Mr. Wallace Strout and wife, after sew
eraI weeks passed on the farm at r.. w.
E. Shaw's, returned to their city home
Thursday.
The Republican rally held here In the
grove Wednesday afternoon was quite
we'll attended by the citizens. A great
part of the audience were ladies
Mr.. and Mrs. B r. Smith will drive
to Brownfeld Tuesday to attend the
wedding of their neice, returning Thurs
day.
q Summer people continue to come and
al All the rooms rooms taken through the i month
of September.
Mrs. Lucille Burnham is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Emma Whitney,
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-01

THREE SEIZURES LAST NIGHT.
The police last evening made small
seizures of liquor at 80 India street, 90
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-01

A six nasted schooner has recently
been launched at Camden. She marks
another step in the evolution OF a class
Of vessels which are described IN an IN
erastinr article which Will be among
q contents Of tomorrow 5 Issue OF the
Portland Sunday Times,
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-01

Gray, August 3l-The buildings of
Capt George Dolley situated on the new
Portland road, were destroyed by fire at
IL. 30 D. M, August 30th. Origin of fire
not known. Probably insured.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-01

al grocera ! 1gc. era s~as
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06

CHARLOTTESVILLE May Especial.
AT this season, when ali nature has put
on new life ard tie fields ana forests are
clothed ii. green. the birds MAILING melody
with song and the wild flowers in bloom,
fl is a thing of joy TO feast ones eyes
1i1ton The beauties of nature as it is
spread ont in panoramic view along the
line OF the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
from Charlottesville to Greenwood, IN
Alsoenlaiae county. a few days ago Inc
writer made a flying trip along this line.
passing under view this picturesque and
fertile country. with its hills, valleys,
fields and forests, until the eye became
weary with beholding and the mind sur,
feited with beauty. In. Imagination, we
wondered If The inheritance of Ephlsaim
and Manesseh in old time were ever
clothed with such gorgeous beauty as the
Hills aud valleys of the Greenwood sec
zion of -Asbemarle county when the fields
ana forests were out in leaf and bloom
Among the many magnificent estates
10 be found in this picturesque and fertile
section is ''Glooston Manor" the beauh-
ful homestead of Dr.. Frederick Dilla
Owsley which is located in the fruit
belt of Virginia, three and a half miles
southeast of Greenwood station, and
about twenty miles southwest OF Char
iotitesrilie. The estate contains three hun
dred and edghty-1ine acres, and is IN a
fine state of cultivation. The mansion is
situated upon the top of high ridge, at
the foot of the Blue-Ridse mountain, and
the entire estate Is encircled by noun
tains, ard the site commands on both
sides a grand view Of the Roclaiish Nal-
Hey. with its large farms. orchards, and
picturesque scenery. One striking feature
of the scenery. which has been so boun-
lfifuily contributed by nature, is the sur
uounding mountains. -Four miles to the
west is Blue Ridge, and six miles 10 the
norti, IS "old Humpback," With its lofty
peaks towering almost to the heavens,
while on the southeast. few miles away,
IS the lovely castle mountain"
4 The mansion is large and airy, and of
iGrecian architecture, with ionic interior,
and is equipped with hot and cold water
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06

Webster Davis, while at o'clock at
night. Rev. D. W. Meadow. of Romeo
verte, w. Va, will preach a special ser
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06

and is Illuminated with gas from It's
own plant. There are nine bedrooms,
all furnished with handsome ana Cosby
furniture of the latest designs; three
large dining-rooms; a large recepuoh-hafi
the walls of which are hung win uhe
most costly paintings: biliiard-fcom
with complete table: music and draw
ing-roo1n: large pantry and store-room'
with electric bells running to every room
in The house, with the latest and most
approved fire .eNtinguishers in all the
halls. The lawn contains seven acres,
with beautiful sfrubbery and rich and
rare Covers
On The lawn are a number Of sturdy
old oaks which have stood the Wintry
blasts for over century. For CURIOSITY
sake. we measured one of the mammoth
trees. and the result was tWenty-one
feet in circumference and seven feet in
diameter. and from present prospects,
the great tree may stand the wintry
winds for half century to come. The
premises is supplied with pure water,
by use of a Windmill, which is pumped
into a large tank by a riferam from a
nearby mountain lake.
The doctor and Mrs. Owsley have n
large stable of thoroughbred match and
saddle horses which they prize very
high and which they exercise frequently
by driving and riding through the magni-
ficent thoroughfares to be found In the
RccEfish Valley.
There is also on the premises several
kennels of pure bred 3ogs-among them
two packs Of hounds, several settlers and
educated coliies
DR. Owsley is native of Kentucky, re-
lated TO the Biedsoes and Waylands of
Virginia, but has resided in Chicago for
fifteen years, where he was very sue
cessful in his practice of throat, lung and
ear specialist. He has given up his prac-
tice. on account of his health, and set
lted in Virginia. in order to lead quiet
life. He was recently married to Mrs
Wilhelm Bcaing. lovely and accom-
plished young widow Of Detroit, Mich
.sGaooston Manor is one of the hand
soonest and most attractive homesteads
in the Old Dominion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06
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