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The Conservative, 1900-12-06
LITERARY NOTES.

LITERARY NOTES.
1t is commonly supposed-presumably
by the very young, and the misinformed
and unthinking- books having to
do with religious Interpretation of life
are the resource only of preachers and
old women. It is said to be fact
which publishers accounts would al
most certainly verify = that religious
thought was never before so active among
all thinking classes in this country, and
that liberal religious and theological
works command much and ready atten-
tion, and attain large sales. 1.-The Age
of Faith" by DR.. Amory H. Bradford,
of Montclair, New Jersey, which was
published late in October by Messrs.
Houghton, Mifflin & Co., is volume
which addresses itself to the liberal
religious community, and seeks, in clear,
reasonable, hopeful tones, to interpret
the fatherhood of God and to indicate the
effect of the idea upon human institu.
tions. It is never dogmatic, and there
fore is in harmony with the philosophi-
cal spirit of the time, and it contends that
the science and philosophy of the age
have made it one of faith rather than of
doubt-faith, not indeed, in dogma, but
in the unity of life and the benevolence
of the existing world order. It belongs
to the benefcent class of books repre-
sented by the works of DR.. Abbott, DR..
Munger, and DR.. GLADDEN..
A series of short biographies, intended
to afford knowledge of American
history by study of the lives of it's
leaders, political, religious. industrial,
military, scientific, and otherwise, is in
course of publication by the Messrs.
Houghton, Mifin & Co.,, and will be
known as "The Riverside Biographical
Series" The first of the issue will be
"Andrew Jackson" by William G..
Brown; and this volume, of but few
more than a hundred pages, will be fol.
lowed monthly by others on Franklin,
Jefferson, Cooper, Penn, Jackson, Eads,
Lewis and Clark, and Grant. It is
hoped that ultimately the series will
form q Biographical History of the United
States. The several volumes will be
published in two editions, one for school
use, and one, with photogravure portrait
and library style, for the general public.
They are small 16mo in size, and will
contain each about 200 pages.
The Conservative, 1900-12-06

The Springfield has continuously transacted
business for fifty years, and has disbursed for
losses over $26 200, ,OOO 1t has borne its share
of the burdens imposed by the great confIagra-
tions at Troy in 1862 Portland in 1866, Chicago in
1871, and Boston in 1872. 1t is of only three
fire insurance companies that have been repre-
sented i'm Chicago continuously since 1851. Ithas
never failed to promptly meet it's Just obligations
with 100 cents on the dollar 1t stands today in
the front rank among American underwriting nsti-
tutions. 1t insures against fire, lightning and
t0rnadOes, and has agencies in all prominent
localities throughout the United States.
A. j. HARDING, Manager,
Western Department, Chicago, iii.
N. S. HARDING, State Agent,
Nebraska City, Neb
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-26
ON MEMORIAL DAY.

In the Memorial day parade in this
city will participate the Oldest of the
Grand Army posts in the State. The po st
which stands first in point of years isBos-
worth. 1t is a body with an interesting
history. The names of many distinguished
men are upon its list of members. 1t in
cludes representatives of nearly every
Maine regiment which participated in the
Rebellion. 1t bears the name of "A gallant
Portland boy who at the age of twenty
gave his life for his country. Some in
feresting things about this prominent
organization will be told in an article In
tomorrow Sunday Times.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-26
EGYPT EXPLORATION FUND.
To The Editor Of the Press.

All who have visited Egypt or are in
terested in the remarkable discoveries
being made there by the Egypt Expiora-
ton Fund may freely receive the new
illustrated leaflet of the society by ad-
dressing a request to our national Office,
50 Temple street, Boston. The antiqui-
ties discovered are donated TO the muse
ums pro rata of the subscriptions from
the different localities of our land. Each
subscriber of but s. to the explorations
receives the illustrated quarto of the year,
the Archaeological Report brochure,
and the annual report. No other archae-
ological society in the world makes
such a handsome return to subscribers,
for the reason that my services and those
of all the honorary officials are free
offering to science and the advancement
of knowledge The next quarto volume
will treat Of the recent remarkable dis
coyeries by Professor Petrie at Abydos
there will be twenty Photographic and
forty photographic plates OF the finest ex-
ecution relating to the kings OF the first
dynasty, 5000 years ago. We have dis
covered this season loo more papyri, OF
great interest TO the literary, religious
and political world, and settled many
points OF historic value. Life member
Ship is $l25.
Seven hundred eminent men in Amer
lea have subscribed to the explorations,
among them 115 university or college
presidents There is no endowment
Whatever, and the continuance Of the
work each season depends upon voluntary
su descriptions through appeals like this.
Charles Dudley Warner is honorary vice
president Checks should be made paya-
BILE to Francis G. Foster, honorary treas
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-26
A SUCCESSFUL TEST.
Standardization OF Drilling Metal 81 y.
q. BatIey,s wsrerooms Yesterday,

-. For several days there have been exhi-
billions at the store of #. O. Bailey
Co., of the ease with which holes may
be bored by electricity through the hard
est kind of steel.
Some of the steel used i'm the construc-
ton of modern safes cannot be drilled
with any degree of success, and Tor
burglar to drill a hole in one OF these
safes of sufficient size and depth to en-
: able the mechanism of the safe to be in
iured or charge Of dynamite to be
used, would require far greater
length of tipe than the average safe
blower has at his disposal.
Since electricity has come into general
use, however, a method has been discov-
cred of making holes in the hardest
kinds of steel and 1t Is done very quickly
and easily.
All that is necessary Is n current OF
from one 10 two hundred amperes at 30
to 100 volts, couple of pieces of wire
and piece of carbon and hole can be
made in piece of steel about as readily
as a nail can be driven through piece
OF cheese. The intense heat of the cleo
trlc are fncitS lnt Stcti ~ tht PtAh' VI
contact with the carbon and the molten
metal runs out in stream leaving a
clean hole just the size of the carbon.
The demonstration yesterday afternoon
was TO show local banking men how
easily ordinary steel plate can be pune
tured full of holes. by the use of an cleo
trio current and piece Of carbon.
The company making the demonstra-
Ton does not pretend to furnish new
safe made of now material which will
Withstand the electric are, but they
claim TO equip any safe with device
which will instantly give an alarm in
case the safe is attacked either with
drills or by carbon.
This system has recently been installed
in the Casco National bank of this city,
and 1t is expected that some of the other
local banks will also adopt it.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-26
MEMORIAL COMMISSION.

The memorial commission has not fully
completed its arrangements for the proper
observance of Decoration Day. Another
meeting of the commission will be held
Saturday evening. 1t is certain, how
ever, that the veterans will be escorted
by the four military companies of the
city the Cleaves Rifles of Westbrook, the
Naval Reserves, the Sons of Veterans
and the High school Cadets. Comrade
Geo O. ID. Soule of Thatcher post Will
be chief marshal. and there will be aids
from the different organizations taking
part in the parade. 1t is understood that
In addition to the above bodies, there viii
be a detachment of U. :. letter carriers
i'm line. Chambers band will furnish
T,usic
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-26
ARRESTED IN BOSTON.
Two Men Supposed 10 Have Robbed
Pendexter's store tn This City.

1t will be remembered that the store
of f. 5. Pendexter was robbed night
or two ago of about three hundred dollars
worth of opera glasses and various arti-
Giles of jewelry. Yesterday the police
were notified by the Boston police that
they have arrested two men who have
in their possession a considerable quaint
ty of jewelry and several opera glasse 5
which answer to the description of the
articles stolen from Mr.. Pendexter. The
men gave the names of James Mcdonald
and Charles Quinn. Deputy Firth went
to Boston at $3.50 yesterday afternoon and
will look the men over, also the things
which were found on them.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-26
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
THE BURG LAR.

The childish innocence on the part of
little Editha after awakening from her
blissful SAUNDERS to find n burglar in her
very presence, and her conduct toward
the unwelcome intruder, never fails to
arouse the keenest kind of admiration.
In the coolest, most self-collected manner
she oonfronts the burglar, and, through
her perfect Indifference as to danger,
wins him over to her completely. All
this occurs in "The Burglar, "a play that
has won Its way into popular favor ON
account of its really pretty sentiment.
This interesting play will be seen at the
Portland theatre the first three days OF
next week with matinees Tuesday and
Wednesday.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-26
HARR0R News.
Hens of Interest Picked Up Along the
Water Trout.

The tug Cumberland which has been
In port for several days, sailed yesterday,
towing out barge No. ..
The Horatio Hall arrived early in the
afternoon from New York
The fish arrivals of the day were made
up of those from Harpswell and amount
ed to about 5000 pounds.
The schooner Eva NJ. Martin brought
1000 Holsters from Digby, n. S, and the
steamer +. ). Willard brought 1000 from
Port Nation, n. s. 49,
The Grampus of the United States
fish commission arrived in the afternoon.
The steamer Hemisphere of the Thorn
son line sailed for London, taking full
cargo and 253 head of cattle. The Tyne
dale is due at this port Sunday.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-26
CHOSE wHITEHOUSE MAN.
south Portland ward Delegates Elect
cd Delcgate-at-Large.

The only caucus yesterday to select de-
legates to the county convention was that
of the ward delegates in South Portland
to choose one delegate at large. Mr..
George L. Spear, a whitehouse man, was
selected.
This afternoon the Gray caucus is held
and this evening occurs that of the Var
mouth Republicans.
The Gorham delegates have given out a
statement that they will support, Mr..
Despeaux for sheriff.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-26
THE GEN THEATRE.

Everything looks fair now for great
season at the Island theatre. The com
pany engaged is splendid one and the
plays that have been secured Will be onl y
those that have been successes the past
SEASON. The opening sale of reserved
seats for the season begins Monday morn
ing at o'clock. Numbers will be given
out at o'clock.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-26
SAPIIO.

Sapho was the production at both thea
tres yesterday at matinee and evening
performances. 1t will he repeated at
the jefferson today, and at the Portland
theatre the afternoon bill Is Faust, to be
followed in the evening by The Three
M,,sI-ataars
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-26
AT SOUTH PORTLAND.

The city committee were in session last
evening at the knightville Hose house
and passed upon the credentials of the
delegates to the state and county conven-
tions They reported the same names as
those published yesterday and the next
thing in order was the election of a dele
gate at large TO the county convention.
J. Calvin Knapp nominated George
L. Spear, and Mr.. Allen seconded the
nomination. John Hayden presented the
name of Charles n. Trefe then. The bal
lot resulted as follows: George L. Spear,
four; Fred A. Dyer, two; C. y. Trefeth e
en-, one The chairman then dec Jared the
election of Mr.. Spear.
For delegate-at- large 10 the state con
vention, Mr.. Craig nominated David A..
Moulton, and he was chosen by ACCLAIM
alton without dissenting voice. + rom
the best information obtainable the dele
CATION from South Portland to the county
convention ON the matter of county at
torney now stands, for Whitehouse, five;
instructed for Whitehouse, one, and two
for Allen.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-26
Separate Skirts

at one-half price and shall put them on
sale this morning at just 30 per cent less
than the regular prices. These are all
new goods and our prices will range
from SO. 10 to $500 each.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-26

r wholesale house to use every means in our power
re to make our FRIDAY and SATURDAY SALES
ore. To use Half Prices If necessary but SELL the
these absurdly Low Prices Good Clothing, Good
Good Hats and Caps for FRIDAY and SATURDAY
IS KING! We knOwit We can save you lots Of
READ.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-26
CYCLONE IN TEXAS.

over Halletsville, Tex, last night doing
much damage to property. Many farms
were swept clean. At Messy Grove, the
academy was wrecked. No persons are
reported hurt.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-26
STANDARD CLOTHING
New Store--No. 544 Congress Street.

lot made of same quality of Percale,
deep flounce, price 95e.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-26

ur,r. will gladly reply TO to inquiries.
l,ruf.r. r.. woodruff OF Bowdoin Col
lege, is an associate secretary for Maine,
also Hon. James p. Baxter of Portland.
VIM. COPI4EY WINSLOW,
Vice President and Honorary Secretary.
Boston, May 10, 1900.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-04
THE ISTHMIAN CANAL.


Rear Admiral John 6. Walker and the
entire Isthmian Canal Commission will
SAL from New York for Greytown. Nicara-
qua on Saturday. The Commission will
make thorough inspection OF the several
proposed routes OF the Nicaragua Canal as
well as the work which has already been
done. and will. upon its return to the
United States, make a report TO the Presi-
dent.
Admiral Walker SAYS that II will be
four months. and possibly five before the
work of the Commission can be fully ac
complished. About FIVE hundred men are
now at work there. Boring fer founda-
tons aud general surveying is going on
but the real labor OF construction will not
begin until the report is made in detail
and legislation had upon the subject by
Congress. Admiral Walker. il is said. is
OF the opinion that IL work upon the de
tenained route will begin in the near
future. rs he believes. that the people are
alive to the importance OF the project.
Admiral Walker il is further stated. is Of
the opinion that the construction of this
waterway viii he OF benefit. rather han
otherwise, 10 the transcontinental rail
ways.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-04

When the overture has been finished next
Monday evening at the Lafayette Square
and the curtain has risen. John Stapletou's
farce. "a Bachelors Honeymoon" will
have begun its third engagement in this
city. Such record. like the aged butter
IN Artemus Wards story. speaks for itself.
There is neither need to add that the piece
is good nor to claim that 1t is not-thp
local public goes 10 see it. For The benef
of those who do not recall these visits. il
might be well to skim over few details a.
the plot. This story concerns certain
wealthy widower who meets a young
woman lat Il sunny seaside place" and
straghtway marries her Unfortunately,
he neglects to inform his daughters of the
event, and is equally remss in explaining
the existence of the daughters to his wife
The result is a series OF complications car
ried through trio of acts to end in the
third as comic complications do end. "a
Bachelors Honeymoon" always has had
the benefit of an exceptional interpreting
company. and that at present touring with
the piece is said to equal the best of its
predecessors. 1t includes Della Stacey. a
Washington girl, who last was seen here
in the title role of T. +. RiCe's The Girl
From Paris" Those who assist in the rem
deriGg are mentioned as being exceedingly
clever. while the settings and the dresses
of the women have evoked much critical
admiration The engagement will be Of
the ordinary duration. and the sale of seats
opens this morning.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-04
THINGS THEATRICAL.

In a recent magazine article that called
forth considerable comment. Norman Hap
good. one OF the cleverest of dramatic
critics. mentioned Augustin Daily as be
ing the single American manager whose
policy always had been consistent with
his love Of art and his understanding of
stage craft. Though this assertion may
seem a tribe sweeping the truth remains
that none of Mr.. Days productions was
either offensive or entirely meritiess a.
Runaway Girl" which he imported from
London. and which is to be done next
week at the Columbia Theatre. showed in
striking contrast with other works that
were being presented at the same time
The Telephone Girl with its infinite
suggestion and consistent nastiness. lust
had begun its run at the Casino and con-
temporary comedies. less disagreeable and
more pEerile. were bidding for the patron
age Of New Workers. Never had Mr. Daly's
methods been more apparent "a Run
away Girl proved clean and wholesome
from primal curtain to lnaI while it's
humor, though not as noisy as some might
desire. was called effective and pleasing.
Concerning the music there were no two
verdicts. These melodies approached the
extraordinary in class. but still were as
catchy ana rhythmetic as possible "Socie-
ty and The Boy Guessed Right the
Very First Time" soon were being whis-
lied everywhere. while the march song
Soldiers in the Park. more Familiarity
known as 'Oh. Listen to the Band" Great
ed a positive furore. Orchestras played il.
yaudeviliians sung ii. and handorgans muir
dered it Biefiy. despite the opposition
OF such pieces us were calculated to gather
in the dollars of the floating population
X Runaway Girl enjoyed Il long stay.
both at Days and the Fifth Avenue.
When il had finished with Gotham. the
Offering was taken on the road. The cast
TO be seen in it here includes James T.
Powers. Marie Celeste. Rachel Booth. Mi
Ram Lawrence. Van Rensselaer,. Wheeler.
and others.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-04
A Dinner TO THE CABINET
The Presidents Official Family En-
tsrtained.

Mrs. Uobson's Tea in Compliment to
Miss Catiin ard Miss Sargent-Niss
hin Introduced - Mrs. Tisdeifs
Luncncon-Othcr Gossip and Notes
OF Interest 10 the World of Society.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-04

Mr.. and Mrs. h. II. Warner gave a din
ner Tuesday evening. The guests were
Solicitor General and Mrs. Richards. Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Wilson. Mr. and Mrs.
Rudolph Kaufman. Mrs. John o. Evans.
Mr. +. A. Richardson. Mr.. and Mrs II. w.
Fuller and Mr.. and Mrs. Gillette.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-04

The most imaginative advance agent
could say no better things OF the vaudeville
combination to be seen next week at the
Grand than have the Western critics. An
excellent idea Of the performances given
by Joseph Harris company may be gained
from the following clipping. taken out of a
St. Paul paper:
A Sunday night audience such as is wont to
make glad the managerial heart crowded the
Grand Opera House last evening To witness the
initial performance by Joseph Harris vaudeville
company. From Pit to gallery every seat
occupied. and the audience was one of those
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-04

On account of sickness in the family.
Mrs. Hughes, wife of Rear Admiral
Hughes, will omit her Saturday afternoon
receptions during this month.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-04

Mrs. Hitchcock will give dinner. fol-
lowed by a dance, on the 9TH. in honor OF
Miss Grace Mckinley and Miss Sara Dun
can. nieces Of the President. now guests
AT the White House
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-04

Mrs. Cornelius T. Belt will give a tea
today in honor of her guests, the Misses
Cox, of Baltimore.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-04

yesterday afternoon from TO 6. in the
parlors of the Normandy. She was assist
ed by her daughter and Miss Elliott She
will receive on Wednesdays during jan
uary.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-04

Senator Kean has invitations out for {
dinner January l2.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-04

No company at present appearing in the
variety houses boasts better reputation
than is that of Hopkins "Trans-Oceanics.
which will hold the boards next week at
Kernan's For over eight years the Or
ganizatiuu has toured the country. its
routes frequently extending from New
York to san Francisco and always IL has
been profitable The press agent of the
attraction claims that the people engaged
this season are C!everer by far than any of
their predecessors. and. in support of the
allegation, names 4 number of those en-
pIoyed. The headliner among these is
Mile Marzella. who brings with her
troupe of parrots. CockatoOs. ravens, and
macaws so admirably trained that hey are
said to have excited universal comment.
From Ronnacher's Hall. in Vienna, come
the Three QuitanOs. pantomimists and
comedians OF considerable reputation.
Fake and Semou. musical grOtesques. also
have a place ON the bid. while y. o. Dun
can. the ventriloquist. is said to make his
wooden figures speak in the most natural
way possible Wills and Loretto. a local
team. last seen here with Charmiou and
the Roster and Bal aggregation. are too
well known in Washington to require COM
ment after the mention OF their presence
with the troupe. Bouman and Adele. for
several years principal Juveniles with
Thomas h. Shea. are to present a sketch
entitled "The Door Key" the Morellos
are to offer many novelties, and Anna Ken
wick will sing the new songs. The en-
tertainment as a whole. promises to be
excellent and doubtless will draw well.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-04

Miss Josie Marie Foertsch and Mr.. Wal
ter Cleaver Shannon. both of this city.
we're married at high noon today at st.
Stephens Church. Twenty fifth Street and
Pennsylvania Avenue. in the presence of a
large number of guests. Miss Helen Ger
trude shannon only sister of the cream.
was maid of honor and Mr.. Hugh Powell
of Richmond, Va. was best man. The
bridesmaids were Miss Gertrude Bolton, OF
Philadelphia: Miss Katie Van SAINT. Miss
Nina Brown. and Miss Mary Sheridan The
ushers. were Mr.. Frederick Handy, Mr..
Tillman Hendricks, Mr.. Harry Lee. and
Mr.. o'Dell Whipple. Rev. Father oCoT
nell officiated.
A reception at the home of the bride fol-
lowed Immediately after the ceremony. to
which large number of friends were in
vited. The bride wore trainei gown of
white silk. beautifully trimmed with lib
erty silk. pearl passementerie and old lace
Her veil was becomingly caught against
her light hair with orange blossoms. and
was worn off the face. She carried a show
er bouquet Of white roses and lilies OF the
valley.
The maid of honor was beautifully gown
ed in white crgandie over white silk and
wore a white picture hat. She carried
large bunch of La France roses. The four
bridesmaids were gowned in organdie, Two
in pink and two in blue. and looked very
picturesque in their large black velvet
hats.
Later in the day Mr. Shannon and his
bride, who was attired in brown cloth with
velvet hat to match. left for 4 trip SOUTH
They will return the latter part Of the
month aud will be at home 20 their friends
after January 26, at 2Sle Pennsylvania
Ayeuue