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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-24
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n. @. Fessenden. $40
i. A. Lbbey. go
Sprague, d MeKim. 406 Congress street
Chas Ashton, 931A Congress street
b. L. Donnell 1856 Congress street.
". Z. Hatcn, z Exchange street.
W. J. Dennis, 419 Commercial street.
{. g; Cole. Cor. Boy ID and Oxford street
=. W. Peterson, III Middle street.
X i. harvard. rs Exchange street.
]. w Westman % Commercial street
Join II. Allen, 381hs Congress street.
psADeL& Co. 646 Congress set
G. 3. Hodgson. e6M Portland street.
r. l. Brsckett PEAKS Island.
A. w. Hil, 451 Congress ST.
II. NJ. Butter, 6S Pine street
J. II. Viekery, 221 Spring street.
A. j. Barter, So Portland Pier.
G. A. Eastman, s Custom House Wharf
John Cox. Is Monument square
j. r. Hutchinson. IL Kim street
j. !. Thuss- 81 India street
e. II. Stoweil 80 Preble street.
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A. Griffin, 1871 Bracket street.
Also at the news stands in the Falmouth
PTeble. Congress Square, United States and
West End hotels. and Grand Trunk and Union
Depots IL can also be obtained of Chisholm
Bros, Agents on all trains of the Maine Cen
xal Grand Trunk and Portland & Rochester
railroads aud Of agents on any OF the Boston
The PRESS can also be found at the following
places;
Aupurn-S. A. PoIllstsr
Augusta +. Pierce.
Aired. NJ Akers.
BaIley's Island-D. p Senuett
Bath-John.O. Shaw.
B siddsio aTis i ii. burn Durham a c'AfN
Bridgton-A W. ingalls,.
Brunswick-F. Z. shaw.
BootRbay Harbor-C. F. Kennlstoa
BrowpneId-Jay L Frink.
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Cumberland Mi All Il M G. sIsrs
Camden-Fred Lewis.
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GFu ms Lsnding-s w flnelc-
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knightviile--L b. Bradford.
knightyille--G. Il. BllSh.
Kennepunk-J II. Gus.
KenneDunKport--C h. Miller.
Liyermore False. Newman.
Lewtston-Chandler & WInshin
Long ISLANDS,. II. Marston
Limerick-S. A. e. Grant
Iisbon-C. II. Foster.
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Mechanic FallS-Merrill 4 Dennins
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Art n Wan Paper Co
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Hkowhegan-H. q. Graves.
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w. II. Morrison.
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south PariS-A- ID. SturtevanL
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South WATERFORD &c. Q. Downs
Saco-M l.. Streeter.
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Thomastnn-R. W. Walsh.
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STATE OF WAINE.

symoads. Snow & Cook, Solicitors
New-York tribune., 1900-09-23

stone. The bodice is short tucked boIero, held to
tons. The small silver buttons used above as
trimming. The cloth is perforated over the
shoulders and down the back. and mounted over
foundation of light blue panne There are PEI PEI
sleeves, slashed on the outside OF the arm win
circular indentations held by straps OF black vel
vet and gold buckles. showing tiny puffed unoer-
sleeves of blue panne.
JAUNTY BLACK VELVET JACKET
For separate outside garment, useful. yet sur
heiently dressy for most afternoon purposes moth
ing promises to be popular as Jacket OF black
velvet with some trimming OF white panne en-
broidered with gold, silver Jet This garment is
most modsh when It closes TO the throat, althougn
al the same time. 1t may be worn open and snow
fancy revers variation OF this form has the
velvet trimmed with stitched bands Of satin; a ~,
Among the colors is peculiar shade OF
cidedly different from a caret color II is found in
the heavy tweeds and cheyots the tailors using
and is even prettier in velvet gown OF the
latter material is made in tailor fashion, with
harng skirt that has the fulness concealed In
clusters of small tucks The skirt is finished at
the bottom by roll of gray astrakhan The blouse
Is long and straight in front and -bouses
into a belt OF pale blue velvet. The sides
OF the blouse finished with fold OF the same
velvet. and a narrow vest Of fur linked to the
bodice by small silver buttons to the top or
the choker. over the shoulders is a cape collar
finished with fold of velvet and possessing turn
over Directolre collar of fur. The sleeves bell
and have diminutive undersleeves OF fur.
New-York tribune., 1900-09-23

attached TO the evening shirt. but the collar is
separate otherwise it be properly lauudered
The same style Of shirt is correct for morning
weddings or other ceremonious day functions.
The fashionable collar with full dress
shirt depends upon circumstances as there is a
marked distinction between dress and "negllgee
dress With evening coat a frock. the man
of fashion chooses either straight standing lap
collar like the Cluett Arcassi, or he selects the
graceful projecting front poke" shape az seen
in the Cluett NistOga and Ponsett.
These collars made in both regular and quar-
Ter sizes ana have the stitching set. three-SiX-
teenths of inch from the edge But when
Is wearing Il dinner jacket he must. by means
put the shape of collar reserved for full dress.
The decree of fashion is that with the dinner
jacket folded band collar only is correct, and in
The proper cuffs the -fSnkora and ZaneIlo,
the former having only slightly rounded corners.
while those OF the latter are square.
The shirt for business, to De
with sack suit, is of fancy material. and the
collection of Monarch patterns is Of the choicest
variety in woven and printed fabrics. The designs
are subdued but rich; quiet but still of pronounced
distinction. and principally of set Seometrical
figure conventionaliZed ornament and clustered
stripes carried out in TWO or three effects OF
blue, pink blood heliotrope and combinations
Of these shades with wood brown and leaf green.
When stripes occur in the pattern, they are made
TO assume perpendicular effect in both bosom
and cuffs.
The most fashionable collars to wear with a fancy
coored shirt the same folded band collars
which proper for 'negiigee fun dress. although
at business a man may wear any collar which
best suits his physique. Tab or turn down collars
are equally correct, II one chooses to wear them
in The daytime.
New-York tribune., 1900-09-23

forehead and is made to keep the soft unduatiOn
so much to be desired and becoming to most
faces. This couture bids fair to become favorite
Of the
The "Pompon," which Mr.. Simonson originated
last spring, will be among the winter styles, al
though for dress coiffure 1t will scarcely be suf-
fcienty elaborate, consisting, as II does. solely
of plain coils and bands.
The Newport Coll for the back hair, with
which much be accomplished. is too prao-
teal and satisfactory to be laid aside although 1t
is not strictly among the novelties
The latest importation Of ornaments for the hair
consists OF beautiful designs in genuine tortoise
shell mounted with pearls and set in dull gold.
These are expensive but particularly effective.
For those who admire the fantastic" this
tahlishment has designed the extremely novel and
entirely 'Serpentine Couture" The hair Is
coiled in various snakelike, forms, and is
mented with three tortoise shell pins representing
seTpents. Serpentine side combs with neck comb
TO match, of exquisite workmanship and beautiful
ruby shading, complete coffure that is unde-
niably striking. If somewhat barbaric in effect.
New-York tribune., 1900-09-23
ENGLISH EFFECTS IN HATS.
THE CURRENT WINTER STYLES FOR MEN
AND WOMEN-THE FASHIONABLE
UMBRELLA

Elegance characterizes the fail hats which are
being shown by Knox. No 1871 Fifth-ave.
For the fall block shows but little Vari-
alton in shape, style and dimension from that OF
the preceding season. Enough change is apparent,
however. to render the last seasons hat quite
suitable for the who wishes to be distinctly
up TO date.
The new derby is shown-in in four heights OF crown,
with medium fulness which avoids the taper.
The brim has heavy curl is well rolled the
sides but nearly fiat set front and back making
a very slight dip. The block for the silk hat is
extremely graceful in effect. The crown is medium
belled and has the Anglesey curl 1t is medium set
showing a greater dip than the derby. This hat
is finished with cloth band one and one-haIf
inches in width The opera hats show the same
block as the silk, being made of ribbed silk and
merino
There is a decided tendency just now toward
the soft hat. which will prevail for fall wear unt
snow comes, when the derby will be the popular
London, which sets the fashion for men, de-
crees that the English club umbrella is the only
proper one for the coming season This is Sc
verely plain in design but extremely stylish and
It's construction makes It unusually serviceable
The Lorraine Is the golfng and walking hat
for women, which is simply but effectively trimmed
with folded silk band and the ever present eagles
New-York tribune., 1900-09-23
THE BEAUTIFUL LART NOUTE4U.
ARTISTIC EXAMPLES IN A NEW STYLE OF
E-CONVENTIONALIZFD
FLOWER TREATMENT

Where there is so much that is beautiful as in
George c. Flint Company's furniture house,
Nos. 43, IS and 47 West Twenty-third-st 1t
is not easy to make selections for special
mention. Some OF the extreme novelties how
ever, that ara likely 10 attract much ad-
miration and attention the exquisiteIy artistic
examples OF Tart nouveau." This is a style in
troduced within a year which IS as distinctive
and bids fair 10 become noted as the famous
Chippendale. Sheraton and Adam Of an earlier
date.
The distinguishing characteristic of "Part
nouVeau' is the 1Owerke shape of the various
In architecture. The forms exquisitely grace
ful Yet simple with large. flowing curves In the
plane surfaces such tables, while the supports
are like springing stems and slender bending
branches. In most cases the flower motif IS ap-
Piled 10 the decoration, also. in inlaid woods of
the natural cOlors. Tulips lilies. wild roses and
heur-de-lis used generally as their simple
leaf formation lends Itself readily to a slightly
conyentiOnazed treatment
The new fashion has not yet been applied exten-
of every imaginable description and for every con-
ceivable purpose, desks that perfectly fascnat-
ing and chairs whose graceful outlines are a
delight abound. One striking example of Tart
mahogany, with inlay OF feur-de-lis, wild roses
and tulips
Another novelty is the dull finish Of mahogany
The effect is so charming that the highly polished
incidentally 1t may be observed that mahogany
is more in favor than ever, and that Austrian
oak has taken the place of Flemish q great
extent being less sombre, but quite stately.
New-York tribune., 1900-09-23
THE FLANNEL SHIRT WAIST.
NOTHING HAS COME TO TAKE ITS PLACE
THIS SEASON - ONE OF THE BEST
ASSIGNMENTS IN THE CITY

The unprecedented vogue which the flannel shirt
waist enjoyed last winter has assured its popu-
larlty for some time yet, and in anticipation OF
this condition LIE Boutiller Brothers. No. 80 West
Twenty -third-st., are presenting line of waists as
varied any TO be found in the city In its
simplest FORM made in French flannel this waist
is shown at the remarkably cheap price of s..
The front is tucked peated. and closes with
gilt buttons Very beautiful. warm and rich. of
more expensive make. is a deep scarlet flannel
figured with black in a small neat pattern; in
another one of the favorite foulard patterns is
repeated which is large white dot encircled with
fine black rim. These dots Sprinkled light
Well dark grounds. IN the lace department
the display is unusually rich, both IN piece and
trimming laces as well as made up articles, such
fChus, boleros and cOllarettes
The underwear department of this shop has
become famous for the perfection of its gar
ments in material and shape. the fine cambria
chemise, elaborate lace trimmed drawers, and
nlmy underpetticoat have become the Indispensable
basis of every Woman's dress.
In the costume exhibit the most pronounced for
eign novelties are presented such as the wide
and suggestion of gold in the garnitures, es-
pecially upon garments made of the new rouge
of cloth.
New-York tribune., 1900-09-23
A LITTLE GIRLS VACATION.

Dear Children's Corner: This Is 10 tell you that
my sister Dora and I had very nice time at
Grandmamma Grey's this summer. She lives quite
near the sea but It is country too. with fields and
trees
There is large veranda at the side OF the house,
where Uncle Jim reads and swings in the ham
mock, and where TrOtter. the dog, and Frosty.
the kitten. run races. They good friends
Sometimes we dug wells on the beach or sailed
chips for boats. Dora had real boat, with a sail.
but it blew away out to sea, and Dora cried.
day we found some little holes in the rocks
in the orchard and called them ovens, and
Ann Thompson in the kitchen, gave some
pieces of dough. She making chicken pie.
and cut out cookies with a thimble and baked
them in our ovens. only they did not cook.
Dora went with Uncle Jim TO the postoffice one
morning but I stayed at home to bake in the
ovens BY and by 1 picked up my Jacket of the
grass and went up 10 the house and IN at the back
door. and just as got into the kitchen something
fell out Of the jacket sleeve, and 1t was little
green snake. I screamed. "Oh Grandma and
She ran out from the dining room, and Ann Thomp-
son got the broom and said, such fuss about a
little bit of green snake Grandma laughed.
saying, He would not have hurt you, dearie, and
then she took into the pantry. where there
always is such a good smell, and gave me little
cake with icing il, and / swung in the ham
mock with Frosty until Dora home. Next
year are going again. Your friend,
Roxbury. Mass MARJORIE GREY.
New-York tribune., 1900-09-23
FAIL CARPETS AND RUGS.
AN OPPORTUNITY TO OBTAIN THOSE OF
ORIENTAL AND DOMESTIC MAKE
AT LOW PRICES

The old established house OF Sheppard Knapp g.
Co, Sixth-ave., Thirteenth and Fourteenth sts is
having special sale this week Of carpets showing
new fail styles presenting Of the finest lines
of royal Wiltons Lowell Bgelow and Hartford
Administers ever exhibited in this city There e. y
large line Of Wtons and Wilton velvets to select
from at about one-third less than regular prices
There is also a choice line Of modern and an
uque Oriental rugs, averaging three feet in width
and ten in length well as a large variety of
chenille and Smyrna rugs, in sizes OF 8 feet by -
all at the uniform price OF $l8 80 each For the
dining room nothing is more desirable than
hnoleum, and at this shop is being offered mar
ticular line Of inlaid varieties at a great reduc
ton. For the kitchen there NAV he had n Israa
lne OF remnants of oil cloths and printed upoie19s
at about one-half Of the regular prices
In the department devoted TO uphoisterv oood.
and lace curtains is to be found a new ana cono
plete stock Of the latest designs I'm tbe Iesdfno
fabrics and draperies, for window and door dress
ings ~ N'VSS-
Special attention IS given at all times to the re-
uphostering and renovating Of old furniture and -
this reliable house rely upon reasonaLIa
rates as well as satisfactory workmanship
For those who cannot pay the price az an Ori
entail rug there are the tute varieties which often
present quite as rich and artistic colorings There
are many or these 10 choose from, showing hotb
floral and geometrcal patterns.
New-York tribune., 1900-09-23

Quill The Alpine shape continues to be much worn
and is particularly recommended to those VINO ae-
.r-to no considered English In their selection of a
walking hat.
In the more dressy effects toques and turoahs are
shown in n variety OF shapes and color conpila-
tions The fashionable turban Is OF the toreauor
shape with raised crown, high roihnk Jim @ on. anu
n,ctursso,e bandeau A number or plain felt out
ing hats many OF the Ladysnlith shape are re-
placing those Of straw and the braid mats are eN-
ceptionally attractive. especially those IN plue,
black or Khaki color. These hats are trimmed
with bands and large loose rosettes OF velvet
Feathers both fancy and plain. are displayed In
great profusion the military aigrette OF coque
feathers being the acme of style for the popular
Continental hat. -, ,,.o ,o,,..a
handsome outing hat of stiff ribbon bound
erav felt has the breast feathers or the sea gun
iaid on each side separated in front by a knot of
gray velvet This model has peculiarly foTeiBn lo
rough and ready Style OF outing hats In general
New-York tribune., 1900-09-23
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THE ARREST OF BAB4.

Baba is the name of beautiful collie dog he
longing to Mrs H. Ostrom. corresponding secretary
of the West End Woman's Republican Association
of this city has been the family pet during the
last four years, and just how lonesome they would
feel without Baba they learned a short time ago
when he got lost
All collie dogs are frolicsome and love to race,
and Baba is not exception to this rule. He de-
lights in playing circus a game which consists
of racing around the member Of the family who
has taken him out for walk II was this love of
circus" that resulted in his loss and his subse-
quent arrest the other day.
l. was getting dark, and in running around Ba ba
would occasionally disappear from sight for few
minutes. TO reappear breathless and wagging his
tail as he looked up for an approving smile They
we're about TO start home when Baba dashed of
again down West End-ave., and his master. after
waiting for some time. whistled for him. Repeated
whistling failed bring Baba back.
When the family informed of its loss It
divided itself into search parties. and West End
New-York tribune., 1900-09-23

ave ana the side streets secured In vain
while anxious messages We're sent to the police
stations TO have the officers watch out for Baba
In the mean time Bhba had raced somewhat
further than he had at frst intended and became
so absorbed in frightening the cats that he failed
to notice the approach OF big policeman. who
thought Il strange that handsome dog with a
finely mounted collar should be wandering alone
AS Baba is a real friendly dog he wagged his tail
appreciatively when the policeman smoothed his
head and made objection 10 being led by the
collar
The policeman took his willing prisoner TO the
station house, and Baba stood I'm front OF the ser
geant while his name and address were copied on
the botter from his collar. When this was over
he held a sort OF impromptu reception. Being ar
ested did not trouble him at all. for, like all hand
some dogs. he Is vain. and ALI this attention was
most agreeable TO his feelings He put on his most
alert and intelligent look, Just as he appears In
the picture, and made each policeman wish to own
him.
Just the last policeman was going out. the
New-York tribune., 1900-09-23

want homes there hundreds Of small fam
lilies who are obliged either to board or to live IN
houses larger than they need because nothing else
ls provided said Toronto woman recently
There are thousands Of housekeepers who wouId
gladly solve the servant problem-whch grows
more formidable every day-by doing their own
hoGseWork II only they could hnd flats to do il in
the There r are few apartment buildings in Montreal
ana Toronto, IL Is true, but with perhaps two or
three exceptions they are such as tbe SeN,NVort
woman would think IL quite Impossible TO live in
They are larger naturally than the NeW-Yorz
apartments but that is their only advantage They
nave, as a rule, no heat and no hot water and
never by any chance is the kitchen provided with
a range; Also one must not expect TO md blinds
qh lhS Wlnuows, stationary tubs or refrgerNto tor.
IN spite OF the comparatively ample space at the
disposal OF the architect. bathrooms are quite
likely TO be pitch dark. New-York flats are MOI
customarily regarded blessings but after try
ing 10 keep house in Montreal or Toronto for a
while one begins TO think less OF their imperfec-
tons The real estate people. however persist
In asserting that there is no demand for decent
New-York tribune., 1900-09-23
FROM PARIS TAILORS.
MATERIALS FOR STREET GOWNS IN
CLUDE TWEED, CHEvIOT AND
MOHAIR - THE ADVENT OF
JEWELLED BUTTONS.

Paris September IL
New ideas in regard tailor made costumes
viii probably be as conspicuous this season as
they have been lacking in the past In this branch
OF dressmaking alone such important in
novatiens as the substitution OF G fitted affair.
such as the basque. a tucked in affair like the
blouse for the time honored jacket. well as an
entirely new departure in the way OF materials.
The cloths that the tailors have been using so
long-the broadcioth, satin finish cloths and the
ladies' cloths-are now little regarded except as
materials for dressy toilets, or which elaborate
and novel trimmings may be avished. For the or
dinary street suit the material in demand now is
Highland tweed cheviot the heavy variety Of
the mohair. In fact all these fashionable woods
with the mohair effect. the rough surface and
the long hairs
For first choice the black and white or gray
mixtures: then the browns. especially the warm
shades. and, close rival the bright French
blues. The novel shade Of the season is bright
green. but the conservative taiors have evidently
little regard for this particular color. But they
New-York tribune., 1900-09-23
REVIVAL or RONTTON LACE.
PHILANTHROPIC WOMEN ARE RESTORING
THE INDUSTRY IN DEVONSHIRE.

Philanthropc women have been interesting them
selves recently the revival of Honiton lace, and
in organizing regular bands of workers in and
around Honiton. II is becoming a common thing
to the sitting at their cottage doors in
the evening busy with their cushions and bobbins,
or, as they call them in untechnical parance,
sticks" great deal of the work they do is
effective enough even If coarse in pattern. but
being moderate in price It finds a ready market.
though by means OF the delicate workmanship
for which Honiton lace famous. But
OF the women the contrary. have at
tanned high degree of excellence, and produce
some lovely sprays. As a rule the cottagers them
selves DO not make up the flowers, etc, into col
Jars, ends ties, but sell them direct to woman
who mounts them and sends them 10 London and
elsewhere for sale Most of the women seem only
to work at their pillows at odd times, in the same
way cottagers do elsewhere at knitting o
crochet. There is one advantage in laCemaking
over other needlework for a busy housewife.
namely. that as the fingers never touch the cot
ton it IS q matter Of small moment If the hands
are rough and not exceedingly clean. Possibly the
workers might regard 1t as a source of income,
rather than addition, If ii were better paid;
of hour 10 make. IS valued halfpenny
when finished, or, to encourage systematic
tinuance sevenpence a dozen when the whole num-
Der Is sent in complete to headquarters at once.
It is rather nice to be able TO buy the motifs"
separately. they lend themselves 20 dress deco
ration in many ways impossible when the lace is
already mounted into set form.
The people of Devon, who prided themselves upon
the beautiful lace produced there, reioiced
it's revival. dany of them look back with regret
TO the days when the Queens wedding veil
thought her trousseau complete without some
costly examples of Honiton lace.