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The Portland daily press., 1901-02-13
HARBOR NEWS.
Interesting Notes Gathered Along the
water Front.

Yesterday morning the steamer Devona
OF tue Thomson line arrived at this port
from Newcastle which port she left Janu-
ary 20. Up to the latter part Of the trip
when severe head winds were encountered
the usual winter weather was expert
encsd. The cargo consisted of 1000 tons OF
coal oonsirned TO the Grand Trunk ami
about eighty tons Of general cargo. Ten
returning cattlemen were nlsn brought
The Fremona OF the Thomson line sailed
In the afternoon for London with a full
cargo and 8St cattle and $40 sheep.
The torpedo boat, which has been ap-
preaching com mpletlon ut Bath for some
time, made a trial trip to this port yes
terday. She arrived at noon and anchored
directly off the barge Office on Portland
pier. After remaining about an hour
she left at a few minutes past one O'Clock
in the afternoon, going out OF the harbor
ut great speed with all of her stern under
water. She had about fifteen men on
board.
Large groups OF the sea gulls that have
all winter been lowering about the har-
Dor became unusually daring yesterday
afternoon, settling down for several min
utes at a time at points only a few feet
outside OF the wharves. Opposite Custom
House wharf a group that numbered at
least one hundred of the birds SWAN
about in the water, while opposite Port
land pier many oi the gulis rested them
selves from their alght by standing upon
cakes OF ice.
In the afternoon the schooners Robert
and Carr and Mabelle L. Leavitt, the
latter a new boat, arrived with fish.
The Frisia OF the Hamburg American
line arrived at Boston yesterday from
Hamburg. She will be detained at Bos-
ton for a few DAYS on account of repairs
to her machinery and will probably ar
rive at Portland by Saturday.
The Portland daily press., 1901-02-13
PERSONALS.

Mr.. Charles q. Adams, Mrs. franklin
j. Rollins ana Miss Rollins OF this city,
left Boston last week with a party of
tourists for Msxioo, where they expect to
remain for about live weeks.
Lieut.. Charles L. Jeffrey Of Biddeford
was In the city yesterday.
Congressmi n Allen OF Alfred, Con-
gresham Long OF Kansas Hon. 1. K.
Stetsnn of Bangor, Hon. Fred Atwood or
Winterport and s. g. Whitmore of
Brunswick are registered at the FaI-
mouth hotel
MIR. John H. Flanagan, the well
known contractor, is still confined to his
home by illness.
Mr.. John Torrance. Jr., leaves for
Liverpool today by 5. S Commonwealth
from Boston on business connected with
the Dominion line. During his absence
the Portland office will be in charge of
MIR. ]. A. Hickey.
Councilman W. B. johnson lie still con-
fined to his house with a severe attack of
the gripp.
The Portland daily press., 1901-02-13
SAILED FOR CHINA.
San, wah Eee Was Missing Yesterday
Morning.

The first OF six indictments against
Sam Wah Kee of Boston, charging tho
Illegal bringing of Chinese to this coun-
try, was called in the District court yes
terday morning. No Sam WAS present,
however, and Aftsr calling the donket
the session was adjourned, pending mo-
tion of District Attorney Dyer, who told
a reporter that he could not tell VIXEN
the case woul1 be tried or what action he
should take in 1t
At the law offices OF Libby. Robinson
s. Turner, the reporter raw Levi Turner,
the respondents counsel, who said he
had just received from Boston friend
of sam letter informing him that the
Chinese magnats sailed for China last
week and would consequently not ap-
pear for trial, Mr.. Turner said the letter
settled the case SO far as he is concerned.
He could only report to the court the
Information he had received and allow
default OF his clients bail to be record
ed.
In answer to the reporters question, Mr.
Turner said he should withdraw his sp-
peal to Judge Webb from Commissioner
Bradley's order for the deportation of
the six Cinnamon whom sam had
brought from Canada to Maine when he
was arrested.
PETIT JURORS IMPANELLED.
These petit jurors were impanelIed at
yesterdays session: VIM. A. Miller,
Hiram b. Warner, Auburn; Charles L.
York of brunswick, foreman; Cassius
NJ. Page, Loring Fitz, Corinth; Charles
A. Whittemore, Otis 5. Bradley. Dover;
James +. Mason, Limerisk; Cyrus NJ.
Leach, W. u. Il. Heath, Penobscot; still
m an Jones, Washington; jerome Rourke,
watervills; George Hallowel, waterville,
supernumerary.
The Portland daily press., 1901-02-13
WEsTBROok SEMINARY.

There was practics game OF tasket
ball between the first and second teams
yesterday afternoon at four O'Clock.
plays Portland High at the Macarthur
gymnasium. Both teams are in good
condition and a close game is assured
Inc Seminary team is being coached by
Conroy of the Y NJ. q. A. There will
be wrestling matches between the halves
as at the last game.
Fred W. Smith OF Saco and Frank o.
Dupee OF Bristol, VT, returned to the
seminary this week. Smith has been at
tending Biddeford High and Dupee has
been working at his home.
There is to be reception and dance at
the gymnasium Friday night. music to
be furnished by the banjo and Mandolin
club.
Misses Marie Stewart or Brookline and
Leah Pitman of North Conway are at
their homes, the former on account OF the
Illness of her father and the latter on ac-
count OF an attack of the measles.
Miss Clara Pstman has been confined to
her room for the past week owing to an
attack OF the measles. Mrs. A. Q. Yeaton,
while visiting relatives at Lisbon Falls
contracted the measles and has not yet
returned to the seminary.
The baseball and track teams viii be-
gin active work in the gymnasium this
week in preparation for the spring sea-
son. The outlook Is good for strong
teams that Will we'll hold up the past
record the seminary has made In athleg-
i0e
The Portland daily press., 1901-02-13
GORHAM.

Cumberland County Pomona Grange
meeting with Westbrook Grange, Satur-
day. February 10th, will produce this
programmed: Prayer; music; opening ex-
eroises; business installation of officers
by State Master Gardiner; noon recess; /;
music; reports from sub-granees; ad-
dress on Grange matters by Worthy state
Master Gardiner; recitation; woman's .
hour. by Abby Jones; question, What
are the main points of difference be-
tween our form Of government and that
of England; by Ii. X. Griggs, Geo.
Hill; question, What nan be done to I'm
prove agricnlt ure in Maine and make 1t
more profitable? Lemuel Rolf, John W.
True.
The funeral services of Herbert KIM
ball. VINO died suddenly Sunday morn
ing, were held yesterday afternoon at 2
o'clock from his fathers residence. south
street. Rev. David Hibbard Of the Con-
gregAtional church. conducted the services
in a most solemn and impressive manner.
The music was rendered by the Congre-
gAtional q1artette, composed Of MIR. Geo.
ii. Griffin, MIR. Charles Ill. Alden, Mrs.
b. f. Libby and Mrs. Mildred Soule.
Many beautiful floral tokens testified to
the esteem in which he was held.
The pallDearers were select ID
from the Sons OF Veterans camp os
which the deceased was a prominent
member, consisting OF Capt. Charles b
Hannirord, George X. Spinney, Frank
Z. Harding, Vim. p. Il. Robie, Vim.
MoDonough, W. III. Hannaford, james
Jose and Comic Kneeland. Thomae
e. Wentworth camp, Sons OF Veterans,
was in attendance, commanded by Capt
Charles b. B.Hanniford. A very large num-
ber OF young people were present The
funeral was one of the largest held In
Gorham for many years. Mr.. W. l.
Brown was in charge. The interment
was at Eastern cemetery.
The Cosmopolitan club will have their
annual banquet Thursday evening, Feb
ruary 14th at Mrs. Frances 5. Black 9,
Main street. 1t Will bs q gentlemsn's
night and the committee In charge ara
the president, Mrs. Black, and the ses-
retary, Miss Jennie p. whitney.
Special Rural Route Mail Agent Bou-
teIle, will arrive in Gorham to-day and
with Postmaster Edward Harding ex-
anime the proposed No. route, COM
mencing at East Gorham and extending
to White Rock.
Miss Jennie Pierce Whitney, South
street, has BEEN visiting Mrs Charles
q. Bailey st Cumberland Mills.
Mr. Theodore Shaokford, who is su-
perintending large job in Biddeford,
Is at home suffering with serious cold
The woman's Foreign Missionary soci-
ETY. of the School street NJ. Il. church will
meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. 5
5. Andrews, Preble street.
Mrs. VIM, Wyer and Daugher OF Cum.
berland Mills, visited Mrs. Redlon, state
street, yesterday.
The lodge OF K OF p. will confer the
third rank and have q supper Thursday
evening,
Miss Albra Smith of Cornish is visit
ing friends in Gorham.
The Portland daily press., 1901-02-13
BRIEF J0TTINGS.

A meeting of all contractors in general
will be held Wednesday evening. Febru'
ary Is, 1901, at the Building Exchange
rooms. in the NJ. G. M. A building at Z 80
O'Clock, to consider the pending eight
hour issue.
Engine went to the residence of Al.
bert Rines, old State street, yesterday
morning on a still alarm. They found
q slight chimney fire which succumoed
to pony chemical without inilioting
material damage.
Ths High street Congregational church
is in charge Of the Diet Mission work
this week, Misses Eastman and Lyman
directing. The mission has 40 patients,
Longfellow lodge, No. 33, X. of p,
will work the second degree this evening.
The weather last evening was decidedly
bleak SO that 1t was one of the most dis.
agreeable nights OF the winter. Begin
ming In the early afternoon the thermom-
eter rapidly dropped.
Just now the sleighing Is the best that
1t has been at any time this season and
horsemen fairly I'LL up all OF the roads
leading out OF the city.
The crsw Of workmen on the Exchange
street sewer still keep psgging away. Mr..
w. IL. Wesoott, who is the present super
intendent OF the enterprise, remains con-
stantly on hand at the base of operations
from the time that hs gets down town IN
the morning until everything is over at
night.
MIR. John Peterson, one Of the night
hackmen, was Obliged last week to enjoy
an enforced vacation, the first time since
he has been driving hack in PoItlsnd.
the last eight or nine years. Mr.. Peter
son lives in Cumberland, where he owns
a farm. lie always goes home Saturday
night and returns on Monday. A week
ago Sunday the storm was so severe and
such a large amount OF snow fell in
Cumberland that Mr.. Peterson was
obliged to stay at his home for the whole
week. Once or twice he attempted to
come into the city, but was each time
obliged to turn back. lie finally urged
his horses through the drifts on Monday
of this week.
Portland Colony, No. 81, Pilgrim Faith
ers will meet Friday evening at Sons OF
Veterans hall, Baxter block. After the
meeting hrief entertainment consist
ing Of readings and musical selections,
followed by whist party, will be the
attraction.
The Ladies' Auxiliary Of the Veteran
Firemen, are to hold whist party this
evening at the Veteran Firenen's hall,
corner OF Spring and South streets.
The Portland daily press., 1901-02-13
CLUB NOTES.

The Mayhatma club met Monday with
Mrs. Carr, Glenwood avenue. Intsrest-
ing sketches of some Of ". h. authors
were given, including The Humorlst, b.
p. Shiilaber, and The Versatile Author
and Editor, Il. b. Aidrich. Illustrative
selections were read from these authors
both In prose and poetry, and brief his
tory Of n. IL. and Its industries and
health resorts given. Nothing more won
derful could be imagined than the ac-
count of 1.-THE clsverest child In the
world" Viola Rosalia OIerich. OF Des
Moines, Iowa, After adjournment. re-
treatments were served by the hostess.
The Portland daily press., 1901-02-13
PETIT JURORS IMPANELLED.
A BARGAIN STORE.

Inc annual clearance sale OF furniture
and house furnishings which opened at
the X. 5. Davis Co.'s store Monday has
proved a great success, and many people
have taken advantage of this opportunity
to get nice piece Of furniture at low
price. The sale will continue for several
days and people who are thinking of re-
furnishing their homes or some particular
room should call and inspect the many
bargains offered by this well known con :
cern. An aided feature of the sale is the
gift carnival which is stin going on.
Call in and ask to have 1t explained.
Mrs. Ella Barbour OF Willard was pre-
sented with a handsome ohlffonisr by the
concern this week. Attentive clerks are
always In attendance and all are welcome.
The Portland daily press., 1901-02-13
OBITUARY.
GEORGE J. vARNEY.

N1OR0H % A4ANEIs
Mr.. George J. Varney, an author and
literary man OF more than local reputa-
tion, died at the Massachusetts, homeo-
pathio hospital ON Saturday morning.
He was born in .BrunswIck, more
than 10 years ago He was educated in
the Pine Tree State, and early in his
career was connected with the Lewiston
Journal ana ths Portland Advertiser In
editorial capacities. One season was
also spent on the lecture platform in
Maine.
About 25 years ago Mr.. Varney came
to Boston, and for three or four years
was connected with the New Enyland
Magazine In an editorial capacity. He
was Iatsr connected with an electrical
magazine. During his later years he
had maintained himself BY magazine
ana newspaper writing. His fIrst work
Of note was the "Young Peoples His
tory of Maine" published in Portland
1881 he brought out the "Gazettesr
OF Maine," a more pretentious publica-
tion, which was published BY X. B.
Russell Of this city. In 1889 the sea
zettser Of Massachusetts, was published
by Mr.. Russell for Mr. Varney.
When Fast Day was abolished by the
Massachusetts legislature and Patriots
Day substituted in Its stead, Mr.. Varney,
through Lee & Shepard, published "Pa-
triots' Day." little volume dealing
with the history of the day and the cir
cumstances that led up TO It's establish
ment. 1t was q dainty little volume and
had ready sale at tins time. MIR, Var
nsy sent copy to the late Mr.. 5. +.
Smith, the author OF America" and
resolved a characteristic istter in reply.
At various times Mr.. Varnsy cont riDut-
ed to the Youths Companion, Lipton's
Magazine, the Popular Scisncs Monthly,
Forest and Stream. the Evening Tran
script ana other publications. The last
article from his pen was a story OF Bene-
dict Arnold in Maine, which had been
| accepted by Boston magazine Just be-
fcre his death.
IL is said that In the latter years of his
life Mr. Varney had been in poor uircum-
stances, earning only enough by bis pen
to provide him with scanty living.
lie had "a room In Charles street and
" u6sA IN tne oAlce OF ID. u. 6ueSell, the
Cornhill publisher. Later he had been
advised to go to the Old Mems Home,
but he was too proud to do this while he
could keep himself by his literary efforts.
For the past 10 years or more he had
been a member and regular attendant of
the New Jerusalem church MIR. Varney
was quiet man Of retiring disposition.
gentle by nature and reserved by habit.
he leaves brother, David Varney, who
at present is living at Cohasset.
JOHN K. DAVIS.
Mr.. John E. Davis, of Beverly, dlei
Sunday, aged 81. He was born in Port
land, Me-, and came.to Beverly in 1861.
In 1873 he began sine manufacturing
for himself, but retired two yelrs later
to assume charge OF the lumber yard OF
Calvin Putnam. In 1876 he engaged In
the oil cloth business in Swampscott,
and later secured employment az
shoe cutter. He was a member Of Cabot
lodge, A. o, U. w., Workmen's ReIist
Association, and the Odd Fellows.
The Portland daily press., 1901-02-13

The building ssts back some over a
hundred feat from the road and COM
mAnds a fine view. The house is modern
in all its appointments, having steam
heat, electric door bells, etc The build
ing is also we'll ventilated and every
thing possible has been done for the
comfort and convenience of the youth.
full inmates. The matron and managers
The Portland daily press., 1901-02-13
COFFEE PARTY NEXT TUESDAY.

The Cathedral Conference Of st. Vim
cent de Paul has selected next Tuesday
evening as the date on which they will
give their annual coffee party In City
hall for the benefit OF the poor. As the
next day Will be Ash Wednesday, the be.
ginning OF Lent, it may be said that this
will be the last grand social event of the
season. Here friends should meet and
partake of a bountifuI supper, which Will
be served from five O'Clock I'm. and then
enjoy the entertainments and promenade
concert which follow.
The Portland daily press., 1901-02-13

The new building constructed during
the past few months for the occupancy
OF the "FIisndless Boys" on the River
ten roa1, Morrili's Corner, has just been
completed and during tine past week the
furniture and household effects have teen
moved into the new house. The new
building Is situated on the right of the
electric car track on the way to Riverton.
The Portland daily press., 1901-02-13

The second large shipment of fine Swiss En-
broideries has arrived and will be ready this
ing. 1t consists mostly of matched sets, two or
three widths of edgng, inserting and founce. all of
the same pattern and particularly desirable for
trimming underclothing muslin gowns and gar
ments for children, They fine high class goods,
made from sheer muslin thin cambria main.
sock. The designs are confined to US and are all
exclusive.
The Portland daily press., 1901-02-13

of the home have been busy during the
past few days In fitting up the house
and putting things in readiness for pub
lilo inspection. The building Is to be open
to visitors from Q 80 to 5 o'clock this
and Thursday afternoons, and all friends
of the sociesy and the public generally
are cordially invited TO call, Sre3ial
cars will leave Preble street for Riyerton
at and 9 80 o'clock for the Home.
The Portland daily press., 1901-02-13
TALLY-Ho COACHES.

coaches Will run hourly to Mountain
View Park next season. II this is 30 and
the Ottawa Park company and the Noun
tain View Park people do this 1t will bs
the greatest thing to popularize the Caps
that can possibly be imagined. We un-
dsrstand these coaches win run from
Monument square through tine summer
months.
The Portland daily press., 1901-02-13
What Shall We Have for Dessert 2

This question arises in he family every
day. Let us answer it today. Try Jell-o
a delicious and healthful dessert. Pre-
pared in two minutes. No boilingi no
bakingl simply add boiling water and
set to cool. Flavors = Lemon, Orange,
Raspberry and Strawberry. Get pack.
aye al your grocers today,l0 cts.
The Portland daily press., 1901-02-13
REAL EsTATE TRANsFERs.

Hattie K. Thurston of Yarmouth ct al,
to Clarence G. Thurston of Cumberland,
for 81, land in Yarmouth.
Eliza ii. Dow Of Denver, Col, to Sam
uel l.. Bates of Portland, for 81, land on
WaterrvilIe street, Portland.
aoob W. Wilbur of Eyerstt, Mass. to
Margaret johnson OF Portland, for 81,
land in MARYLAND Park. South portland
The Portland daily press., 1901-02-13
ANNUAL MEETING S. A. Il. Al
RIVERrON.

The annual meeting of the Maine So
cisty of the Sons of the American Revo
lution viii bs held In the Casino at
Riverton at ten clook In the afternoon
of February 20. The annual dinner OF the
society Will occur at one o'clock in the
afternoon. Members OF the society can
bring with them their wives and other
guests on the same terms as members,
The after dinner speakers will be Presi-
dent Moulton, Hon. Joseph W. Symon1s
and Rev. Dr. j. l.. jenkins. Arrange
ments have been made whereby the Maine
Central railroad viii sell round trip
tickets at one fare to persons attending
the meeting.
The Portland daily press., 1901-02-13
OWEN, MOORE & co.
ANNUAL MEETING.

Sutherland Gold Company viii be held at the
office of the Company, to wit. the Office of
George f. Gould, Koom 5, s. Exchange St. on
the fourth day Of March. at two O'Clock in the
afternoon for the purpose of
First. The election of officers for the ensuing
year.
Second. the transaction of any other business
that NAV legally come before said meeting.
Per order. GEORGE Il. GOULD, Clerk.
febfSd3t
The Portland daily press., 1901-02-13
CHEsrNUr STREET CHURCH.

The emberr of the Ladies' Circle and
Epworth League Will give musicale this
evening at 745 in the veEtry OF the
Chest nut street church. An excellent
programme has been arranged. There
will be vocal and Instrumental music.
Hearings by Mr. Il. j. Quinn, and also
club swinging by Prof. e.. Lee.
The Portland daily press., 1901-02-13

SELL YOUR HOUSE or
LAND bv advertising in
the DAILY PRESS. Has
more real estate ads than
any other paper. Reach
es more probable buyers.
25 cents a week for 40
words.
The Portland daily press., 1901-02-13
Ponr1AyD, Februaryia, 1901.

yOU can afford the finest Stationery when
you buy it at prices All the most
famous and exclusive makers are repre-.
sented in the line carry all the staple substan.
tal sorts and the novelties too Marcus Wards
Royal Irish Linen mourning papers, all widths of
border, all weights and sizes Cranes heavy linen
papers with envelopes to match. Keith's Vellum
papers, club and billet size. Beacon Hill and
Commonwealth papers by the pound. Papateres
in fancy boxes for presentations School paper the
kind we've sold tons of and which is far and away
the best school paper made.
The Portland daily press., 1901-02-13

The new catalogue of McCalls paper Patterns
for March are now ready for free distribution.
The Portland daily press., 1901-02-13

10 THE VOTERS OF WARD EIGHT.
l respectfully announce that l am a
candidate for the Republican nomination
for councilman from Ward Eight.
JOHN j. GOODY.
Portland February II, 1901.
The Portland daily press., 1901-02-13
cAsroRIA

Bears the signature OF cHAs. II. FLETCHER.
IN use for more than thirty years and
Tie Kind You Have 4lspcjs Bought.
cASToRIA
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In use for more than thirty years, and
The Kind Ion Have dl,Vajs Fought.
cASToRIA
Bears the signature Of CHAs. II, FLETCHER.
In use for more than thirty years, and
The Kind You RGse .Alspajs Bought
The Portland daily press., 1901-02-13

Has been used over Fifty Years by millions Of
mothers for their children while Tcething,
with perfect success. II soothes the child,
softens the gums, aIlays Pain, cures Wind
Collie, regulates the bowels, and Is the best
remedy for DiarThOca whether arising from
teething or other causes. For sale by Drug
gsts in every part Of the world. BE sure and
ask for Mrs. Wnslow's Soothing Syrup, 25 cts
a bottle
The Portland daily press., 1901-02-13
TIIE PRESS.
NEW ADvKRTIsEmENTs TODAY.

Owen. Moore & Co.
Prank NJ. Low 4 Co.
J. r.. LIBBY co.
Eastman Bros. q Bancroft
II. y Davis Go.
Legislative Notice.
Suburban Realty Co.
Prank 2. Tibbetts Co.
Wanted
Dominion Line.
Annual Meeting.
AMUsEMENTS.
Harold NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Hall
Coffee Party
Polo.
New Wants, For Sale, To Let. Lost, Found
and similar advertisements win be found on
Page 10 under appropriate heads.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-04-11
Petition for Pardon.


To his EZceIleuey \. II. LONGING, Gov
ernOr OF Mississippi
SiF.
l respectfully ask You to grant
NE a pardon for the following rea-
sons. VIZ
have been informed BY repu-
table physicians. both IN this state
and county aad Indian Territory.
where ! have I've for several wears.
that | have consumption and AT
best can oaly live few years
longer The certificates. sworn
y by the physicians who have ex-
amlned me-. viii be handed YOU
With this petition
an now confined II the iaii 81
I-aFaye lie county and have been
for several weeks. under sentence
af seven years in the penetintiary.
| have been confined 10 my bed
all OF this time and ara now 81
,geaS that ! cannot stand or walk
alone. | have had several hemor.
rhages from the lungs since nv
confinement IN the jail.
II taken 10 the penite1tiary /
could do no work and | beg YOU
To have mercy on diving man
and permit me to return 10 nv
home and ny people where | can
receive the attention and help |
need.
| sill say further. that would
have made restitution 20 the part
les I WrOnged. when they made me
The proposition 10 withdraw the
prosecution against me on that
condition. if ii had been in my
power to do so.
This petition will be handed
YOU with the certificates above
mentioned also with a petition
from all the county officials of this
county and a number of citizens
EhO know the truth OF the facts
above set forth.
Respectfully.
II. L. SHORT.