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The Portland daily press., 1900-10-29
AUTOMATIC 'PHONES.
The DIrigo Telephone COmpany's Pro-
position TO the city and Citizens, in
Concentrated form.

First-In consideration of license to
construct exchange system, the company
will give free, secret telephone service to
all departments, up to 20 telephones in
number and half rate for any additional
number, for which non-secret service, the
city now pays, In round numbers 81, 3UO
annually.
Second-It agrees to forfeit all of it's
right if IT, by sale, lease or otherwise
takes action whereby competition is des-
troyed or its schedule of rates is ad-
vanoed over that named in the order.
Thlrd-It will construct general con-
duit system according to engineers plans
and estimates in hand, costing upwards
of 500, OOO, employing citizens in work of
construction, Of which labor VIII be
large proportion.
Fourth-It offers TO give an indemnity
bond Of $40, 900 to protect the oity against
any loss, damage or injury because of
failure to complete It's work or faulty
construction, whereby the city's interests
are in any way injured or damaged.
Fifth-It comedies to the city the
right to acquire the conduit system after
construction, at an appraisal by three
parties, one representing the city, one
the company, the third chosen by the first
two named. 1t Will also assent to enter
ing same trench by other low tension
electric companies. If the city can so COM
pei them to do and the said companies
contribute their fair proportion of the
cost of construction; the city reserving
the right for use Of lire alarm, police
signal ducts.
Sixth and Not Least-The company as
sents to and invites levy on the valua-
ton of It's investment when complete,
for taxable purposes, with the view to
submit same to the Supreme court for its
consideration and decision as to whether
or not all public utility property owned
by semi-private corporations, should not
be taxed for municipal purposes.
The other conditions are in usual form
for the protection of the city.
The following is the text Of the COM
pany charter granted by the state. for
the purpose of doing a general telephone
business throughout the length and
breadth of Maine, subject to town nd
municipal regulations only.
Such a broad and liberal proposition
under such a charter ought to be given
serious consideration by the city as its
own citizens are the principal stOckhold
ers and executive officers Of the company.
The company claims that IL will induce
and give better service than has hereto
fore prevailed.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-29


phone company Ct Maine.
State Of Maine. In the year Of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and
elghty-thres. An act to amend the
charter of the Dirigo Telephone company
Of Maine. Be IL enacted by the Senate
and House Of Representatives in legisla-
ture, assembled as follows;
Section 1. 1.-THE Dirigo Telephone
company Of Maine, a corporation duly
Incorporated under the general laws of
this state, IN addition 20 the rights OBJ
talned thereby, is hereby authorized and
empowered TO carry on the business of
providing practical telephone commune
cation by usual and proper methods, and
in the prosecution thereof, to locate,
construct, and maintain and Operats
acoustic, magnetic and electric telephone
lines and appuItenances, and license the
use Of the same by Others and acquire
such rights by lease or purchase from
others Throughout the state, submarine,
underground, upon, along, and over any
and all public highways, bridges and
places in such manner as not to endangeT
the appropriate public use thereof, rail
roads canals ana lands and building OF
any and all individuals, societies and
corporations with as many lines and
branches, wires, posts, supports and
appurt5nancos, and terminating at such
points and pla ces as said corporation may
deem necessary; and to remove trees and
other obstacles except that fruit or Orna-
mental trees shall not be removed or de-
faced by trimming for said purposes. and
to connect by agreement with other tele-
phone or telegraph lines.
Section g 1.-The damages for taking
land upon this act. when the parties
cannot agree, shall be estimated, secured
and paid as for lands taken for rail-
roads,
Section 3.-''This corporation is author
lied to exercise it's powers, carry on its
business and do all acts pertaining there
to in any other state or country upon
acquiring therefor, all sanction and au
thority necessary under the laws there
Of"
Section 4.-''The capital stock of this
corporation may be increased TO any
amount not exceeding 'One million dol
lars -
In House Of Representatives February
3, 18S3,-.HIhts bin having had three
several readings passed to be enacted
j. MANCHESTER HAYNES, Speaker.
In Senate February -, 1888. "This bill
having had two several readings, passed
to bs enacted;
JOHN L. CUTLER, Pres.
February IA. 1888 Approved
FREDERICK Robe. Governor
State Of Maine "Odice Of Secretary of
State Il hereby certify that the paper
to which this is attached is a true copy
Of the original, deposited in this office.
In (SEAL) testimony whereof have
caused the seal of the state to be hereunto
Affixed" "Given under my hand and
seal at Augusta this third day of May in
the year of our Lord one thousand and
eight hundred and eighty-th rec, and
In the one hundred and seventh year of
the independence of the United States Of
America
S. j. CHADBOURNE,
Dep. Sec. of State.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-29
Uniformly Dependable

in every important require
ment. For coverings, which,
by the way, you can select
to suit your own particular
tastes, we use only those
desirable for service and
attractiveness, and, finally,
we guarantee every couch we
make.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-29
BROKE HIS LEG.

Boston is a great place and there is to
be an excursion there on October 80.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-29
OWEN, MOORE 90.
Notions CouNtey

Notions Counter
A lot of nickel plated
Safety Pins, No. l and 2,
at Sc a paper, dozen on
a paper). Also a lot of
''PriscilIa' Skirt and
Waist Holders, at &c,
marked from loo.
Hosiery, W0mev'S.
A lot of fine, one and
one ribbed black worsted
Stockings, fashioned
French foot,merino heels
and toes, at three pairs
for LOO, were SOC a pair.
CAtzaren's Hosiery Counter.
A lot of heavy Ipswich
black heavy school Stock.
ingsat II LIE a pair, all
sizes.
UsdSysOeay Co~nts1, KNITTED.
Two small lots of Jer-
scy ribbed Combination
Suits, ecru and natural
grey mixed, to be sold
today at SOC and 600,
been 75c and 1.OO-these
are in small and medium
sizes only.
Chlzarem's Umde7-weac.
A small lot of misses
Jersey ribbed Vests and
Pants, at 35c, marked
down from SOC.
GI0Ves Coumtex
A lot Of women's
suede finish MOusQuetaire
Kid Gloves, tan and gray,
at 1.25, marked down
from 1.75.
Mems Gloves.
A lot of Jouvin best
quality Russia Leather
Street Gloves, at 1.25,
marked down from 200.
Innings Coun1er
A lot of Donna
Silkio Waterproof Skirt
Facing, bias cut, black
and coIors, at 19c a yard,
marked down from Csc.
Lpaerwear C0unte1 Muslin.
A lot of women's mus
lin Night Gowns, trim
med with Swiss embroid-
cry, at 79c, marked down
from 1.12.
C0rSetS Couvtea.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-29

gray tinted Paper and
Envelopes, in fancy
boxes, at 25c, been 48c.
/eaOel,y COwmter.
An assorted lot of
fancy Brooch Pins, at
33c, been SOC.
Toilet Goods Counter
One lot of Tropical
Flower Toilet Soap, at
Soc a dozen. One lot of
large size corn whisk
Brooms, at loo, been
15c. One lot of I'M
breakable fine t 90 h
Combs, at &c, been 12c.
h'a6er0aShe1y.
One lot of fancy elias
tic Suspenders, made by
Hewes & Potter, at 35c,
marked down from SOC.
In same section, a small
lot of mems Bath Wraps
at $500, marked down
from 800.
HandkercAsets Counter
One lot of mems
fancy bordered Hand
kerchiefs, at Sc, were
10c.
Basement
An odd lot of Dressed
Dolls, the costumes of
which have become
somewhat defaced, to
go at half price today
the prices have been
CSC, $3.50 and 200. One
lot Of Carpet Beaters
16c, been 25c. One lot
of blue and white Plates
Japanese porcelain) at
15c, been 25c. One lot
of Nutmeg Graters, at
7c, been 1Oc. One lot
of Straw Cuffs, at &c.
Um61eLZaS C0umter
One lot of cotton
Gloria Umbrellas, 26 and
% inch, paragon frame,
steel rod, natural hand
les, at 58c, marked down
from 75c. Also a lot
of odd Storm Garments
for women, at $1.25,
been $50 up to CTS.
Trimmings Counter
Six patterns of narrow
white silk Gimps, at 17c
a yard, marked down
from 25c. Also four
patterns Of white Appli-
que Trimmings, at 36c a
yard, been SOC and 6Oc.
Mems UnderzOe0r Counter
One lot Of middle
weight fine Shirts and
Drawers, at 69c, marked
down from $1.00-some
extra large sizes in the
lot.
Bays Under7Oea1.
A lot Of middle
weight natural mixed
Shirts and Drawers, at
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-29
The aCedther t0-ddy
Is likely TO be 6ajrs

The sgeather to-day
Is likely TO be fajrs
Portland, Oct. 49, 1900.
Mt OTHIN G. but
~ Bargains for
today, nothing
but chances to get want
able merchandise at a
big cut from regular
prices.
DraberTeS Room.
A lot of short lengths
of Tapestries, Spun Silk,
English Cretonnes, Bro
catelles, Damasks and
other fancy woven up
holstery fabrics, suitable
for curtains, chair and
couch covers, pillows
and many other purposes,
to be sold today at one
third off the marked
prices-they have been
from SIC to 1888 a yard
great bargain.
Linens Counter
Forty pure linen Dam
ask Table Cloths, 1914
and 1874, which have
been $3.50 to 11.2O each,
and have become slightly
soiled from having
been shown as samples
on the counter, to go
today at Twenty-Five fer
cent discount In same
section. ten sOiled Bed
Quilts, at twenty-five
per cent discount.
Counter.
An assorted lot Of No.
9 and No. II fancy col
ored satin Ribbon, been
10 and 25c, to go today
at II LIE a yard.
LaceS Counter.
An assorted lot of
plain and spotted Tux
edo Net Veilings, black
and colors, at 19c a yard,
been 25c.
EwbH0zHez>z1o C0zk2zfev
An assorted lot of
Swiss Embroidered
Edgings, all widths, at
15c yard, been 25c.
NeckgVear Counter { W0mem's.
One lot Of fancy silk
and satin String Neck
ties, at two for 25c-this
is h05f the regular price.
Silks Counter
An assorted lot of
printed Florentine Silks,
a yard wide, at 35c a
yard, been SOC and Csc.
Counter.
An assorted lot of
Syrian Table Cloths and
mats, fringed and en-
broidered, which have
been $1.5O, 1913, 2.25
and up to $500, to go
at half price today. At
same counter, a lot Of
embroidered PILLOW
Tops, one corner com
Uonnon1 and with ma
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-29

Boston viii entertain you in great style
on October 30.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-29

Special low rate excursion to Boston
on October so.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-29

A leader OF trips thesBoston excursion
on October 80.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-29
CorSekS Couaster:


A lot of French GO.
P" Corsets, white and
drab, at 1.48, been 2.25.
In the lot are a few ~.
T." Corsets. At same
counter, a lot of silk gor-
ed belt Hose Supporters,
at SOC, marked down
from 75c.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-29
Skirts Counter

A lot of best quality
silk Moreen Skirts, plain
colors, stripes and plaids,
at 1926, marked from
Ats.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-29
Infants Outfits Counter.

Six colorings Of fancy
Scotch Flannels, at 19c
a yard, marked down
from 25c a yard. In
same section, a lot of
ArnoId's Sleeping Suits
for children, natural
wool, sizes up to seven
years, at twenty-five per
cent discount from the
regular prices. Iu same
section a lot of checked
Ginghams, for pillow
tops, at loo a yard.
Also a lot of navy blue
serge Sailor Suits, for
girls, four to twelve
years, at 800, marked
down from 4.5O.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-21

derson, subject-"Man Dies, but Memory
Lives;'' third, c. e Kidner, subject
"universal Law" fourth, III. w. Dunkley,
subject-"Secret of Our Nations Glory.
All the speeches were of high order.
The medal will be awarded tomorrow.
Tonight class-day exercises We're held.
President, H. G. Lavinder; First VICE
President, J. NJ. Lear; Second Vlce-Presl-
dent, l.. A. Haden.
Address of welcome by the President;
Salutatory, J. C. Vickers; Poem, II. w.
Kline; Grafton. ]. w. Shackford; History,
j. r. Kiiby: Recommendatory. w. l..
Newman; Prophecy, S. o. Wright; Will
and Testament, ]. NJ. Lear; Valedlctory,
D. r. Anderson. Marshals: T. H. Phelps.
r. E. McCabe. E. w. Poindexter.
The Richmond Blues Band is discoursins
excellent music for the exercises
At a meeting of the Board of Trustees
the following We're elected to fill vacancies:
Rev. ]. w. B!edsoe, DR.. A. Coke Smith,
Matt, of the Virginia Conference, and
Messrs. J. W. Woods and A. c. Maiden
bousch, of the Baltimore Conference.
Resolutions expressing qualification at the
result of the operations Of the 1. n.
Vaughan Memorial Aid and Loan Fund
We're passed. A vote of thanks to Mrs. 1.
n Vaughan for the dona ton was also
sion seventeen free buttons have been fur
nished and five loans made on account of
the fund, involving an expenditure OF $3.50.
The following gifts and legacies have
been paid into the college treasury during
the fiscal year of 1S99-19O0:
By Mr. John T. Pritchett. to found the
Albert G.. Pritchett Memorial Scholarship
at Randolph-Macon College, Ashland, divi-
dend-bearing stock. valued at $l,666; by Mr..
e. NJ. Tilley, for building fund of the Wo-
mans College, s1,150; by Mr.. J. P. Petty
john, for building fund Of the Woman,.s
College. $500: by Mr.. Levi D. Ames, for
building fund of the Woman's College, $500;
by Mr.. George r. Hill. for Front Royal
Academy, $500; by Rev. P. H. Whisner,
D. D, for Front Royal Academy, $500; by
DR.. w. w. Smith, for Bedford Academy
(speciaD, $3.50; by Mrs Wightman. for
scientific apparatus at Randolph-Macon
College, Ashland $50: by Prof r.. II.
Sharp, for building fund of the Woman S
College, 1925; by Dr. f. w. Martin, for
building fund of the Woman's College. s125;
by Mr. John c. Freeman, a valuable col
lection Of books for the library of Ran
dolph-Macon College, Ashland
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-21

void Adams, of Maryland Thomas Pirck-
ney Bryan, of Henrlco. Richard Dunnica
AIicou. of Fairfax. and Alexander Watson
Williams, of Washington, D. c..
These exercises We're followed by music,
reading, recitations and defamation.
Thomas P. Bryan read The Darkey Boot
black" Griswold Adams recited Extracts
from Last Days of Herculaneum, damp
Yarbrough's White Feather" was read by
Philip Dawson, and Marshall NJ Milton
declairned Cicero against Catalina.
The following medals were awarded:
Thom prize medal for excellence in his
torical essay, to Philip B. Campbell: Will
son prize medal for excellence in English
composition, to William r. C. locke; Hox-
ton memorial prize medal for excellence
in mathematics. to Griswold Adams; Bib
prize medal for excellence in Shakespeare
Romeo and Juliet julius Caesar and
HamleO, to Richard D. Micou. and the
Lggett junior prize medal for excellence
in general scholarship, to Paul Micou.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-21
MILEY- MASON.
A Pretty Wedding in the Luray Bap
list Church,

LURAY, VA, June 2O.-special.-A very
pretty wedding took place DIT Main-Street
Baptist Church tonight at $50 o'clock.
Mr.. w. B. Miley, Of Woodstock, Va, and
Miss Lottie NJ. Mason, Of Luray, Va, We're
the contracting parties. Miss Addie Gale
Miley, sister Of the groom, was maid OF
honor and Mr.. Carson Mason, brother of
the bride, best man.
The lady ushers were Misses Katie
Thompson, of Hanover county; Anna
Boyer, of Frederick county; Mamie Hrd-
son, of Luray, and Virgie Woodward of
Luray. Miss Mabel Hudson, Of Luray,
rendered exquisite music before and during
the ceremony. The church was beautifully
decorated with ferns. daisies and ever
greens for the occasion. Promptly at the
appointed hour the bridal party entered
and Mr. Miley and Miss Mason were made
one Rev. ]. w. Cooke, Of Woodstock,
officiating.
After the ceremony there was an in
formal reception given at the home OF the
brides father, Mr.. a. ]. Mason. The
happy couple will leave tomorrow morn
ing for Woodstock, Va, where they will
reside in the future.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-21
PLANS FOR THE WORK.
Sunday-SchooI Association Assigns the
Duties of Prof. Sprenkel

The Executive COMMITTEES of the Virginia
State Sunday-SchooI ASSOCIATION met at
the Young Mems Christian Association
rooms yesterday afternoon The following
members We're present: A1essrs. w. r.
Jones, chairman; II. C. Marchant, trea-
surer; y. Lee Knowles, international Exec
utive Committeeman; Hon. J. Taylor Ely
son, DR.. a. B. Greinor, L. C. Massie. c..
P Walford Hill Montague. Alfred j. Gary,
secretary, and Prof j. A Sprinltel finan-
cial secretary. 1t was decided that Prof.
Sprinkel remain in Richmond until July
LIST. and then visit Eastern Shore.
The secretary, Mr.. Alfred J. Gary, was
requested to correspond with the organized
counties and get dates of county conven-
tons in order that more complete time
rary can be made for Prof. Sprinkel.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-21
RANDOLPH MACON.
DR.. w. II. Page Makes the Commence
mcnt Address-Trustees Elected.

ASHLAND, VA, June 2o.-Special-The
commencement exercises of Randolph
Macon College began to-day with an adj
dress before the society of the alumni by
W. II. Page, LII. D. In beginning his adj
dress DR.. Page expressed qualification at
again being present at his alma mater. at
which it was the first time he had appear
ed publicly for twenty-four years. He
also paid feeling tribute to the memory
of his -stuGlents-Wardlaw, Basller-
vile and Beirne.
The subject of DR.. Pages address vas
Southern literature, declaring that part of
the country. and Virginia in particular,
very fruitful of literary material. In this
connection he spoke highly complimentary
of Miss Johnston, of Alabama and DR..
T. n. Page, of Virginia, and Harris, of
Georgia. DR.. Page handled his subject in
a mastery manner, and held the raDt at
tentipn Of his audience.
After the address the contest for the
Sutherlin prize medal for oratory took
place.
President Starr introduced as the first
speaker, j. r. kilby, subject-'Dawn of
the Twentieth Century, second, D. R. An
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-21
TO MAKE CONWCTS' CLOTHES.
This is the Kind OF Work Kew. Alr.
HiudicI1 Viii DO :st pcnitcntIary.

The regular daily work which the KEY
+. q. r. Riddick is to do at the penlten-
tiarv was assigned to him yesterday IN
the tailoring Shop. He is to help make
the clothes for the convicts, and has
already begun to learn how to sew the
officials at the institution were kept
busy yesterday in making preparations
for the accommodation OF the new pr!s-
oner. Rev Mr.. Riddick underwent
thorough physical examination IN the re-
ceivtfis cell, and donned his striped suit,
and was taken from the receiving cell and
assigned to the convicts' quarters
If Rev Mr.. Riddici's conduct record at
the penitentiary is perfect his term will
be cut down ia days, which VIII leave
for him to serve only two years and seven
months
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-21
BOXERS IN NEWPORT NEWS.
Christian Chinese in Newport News
Feel the Force of a Mysterious Power.

CHRISTIAN CHlHCSt III NcN IOII NEWS
Feel the Force of a Mysterious Power.
NEWPORT NEWS, VA, June 2o.-Spec-
ial-The city has now developed very
healthy and energetic aggregation Of
Boxers 1t came about this way:
Out of the large Chinese colon.r
here the churches have succeeded in max
ing number of converts. One OF the
chief Of these is Tong Toy, who has an
almond eye, but a heart shaped like d
white mans. Tong, who is in the laundry
industry, of course, has a partner, Wong
Kee. by name, and Wong has also for
saken the gods OF his fathers.
A more peaceful and inotfensive coterie
than these Christianized Celestials cannot
be imagined. They pursued the even
tenor OF their way and all went we'll until
about the time the Boxers began TO
set off fireworks in the FloWery Kingdom.
Now. whether there is any connection be-
tween affairs in Pelzin and other places
in the Hermit Land and events in New
port News, may not be determined at this
time, but the coincidence is peculiar, 10
say the least.
Among the heather Chinese in the city
are three daring and orthodox Confucians
wearing pig-tails and expectations to this
effect, viz: Sam Lee, George Hop and
Wong Toy The last named may be in
neither acknowledges the corn.
However, be that as it may, Sam Lee,
George Hon and Wong Toy, conceiving
that their brother in ConfuciuS, Tong Toy,
had wandered far afeld. ethically speak
ing. surreptiuously secured possession of
Tong's library, which consisted of several
Bibles, one of them translated into
Chinese. q large pile of religious papers.
printed partly in English and partly in
bird-tracks, and last, but not least. a
large book presented to Tong by the Can
trail Mission. These, the three made a
bonfire OF, but Tong and his partner were
able to snatch them from the flames be-
fore they were entirely consumed They
then went to the Police Court and elo-
ol1ently swore out a warrant for the three
conspirators who were arrested and con-
signed to dungeons until the following
day. when the case was called.
Then it was that the extent of the bust
ness began to develop. Tong Toy and
Wong Kee failed to appear. They have
never appeared. The irreligious Celest'als
were released and went about their way
grinning.
did not appear was because the Celestial
ma chine got to work on them and made
them look like Teddy Roosevelt. They
were threatened with dire punishment Il
they dared support their complaint. and
they did not dare. But It was when tns
court proceedings were over with that life
for Tong Toy began to be actually IN.
| pleasant The situation eliminated finally
in the expulsion of the two Christian
cinnamon from the city. Tong went to
his pastor yesterday and told him that he
! and his partner could not stay here any
| longer they had been ordered 10 move
on and there was nothing else for tlsn,
to do. 1t is presumed that they hss:e
..rnoved.. -
And 1t all occurred insa Christian com
rnunity fifteen thousand miles from Hong
Kong.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-21
PERSONAL AND GENERAL,
Imterestin. Facts about Richmond.
Citizens and Other Matters.


General Bradley 7. Johnson. of Amelia
county, is in the city.
Mr.. J. II. Page ana Miss Murray. of
Norfolk. and Mr.. Arnold Hail. of New
port News, are at Murphy's.
DR.. Armistead ellis, of the city Ambu-#
lance Corps, IS much better. and It is ex-
pected viii b. able to be out in { few
days.
Among the candidates who have passed
their examinations and been admitted to
West Point are D. A. Anderson and Ralph
Dickinson, OF Virginia.
AIr T. II. Elicit has returned to the
city from Atlanta He says the condition
of his daughter. Mrs. Dunbar Roy, is
greatly improved. and that there Is every
hope for her recovery.
Mr.. E. NJ Baugh. OF No 2fl5 East Mar
shall Street, who was successfully ops-
Re lad on Friday by DR.. George W. Gay
Tr., l. getting along very nicely. and his
sp=eIy recovery Is anticipated
Cserk walter Christian yesterday issued
marriage licenses 10 the following enll2les
George L. Ptttman and Annie w E,ppes
Moses Lee Ferguson and ANA O. -isl
kins: E. Hugh Hagan and George
Noel: Stanley Fl. Shacheiford and HAITI:
a Mitchell
Mr.. Benjamin Chlldress. in attempting
to recover q package that he dropped from
a Traction car on Broad Street near Third
Yesterday afternoon. fell out ant
was painfully hurt. He was badly cut OF
the head and was carried into drus
store. where he was treated, after which
he went home