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MUSIC AND DRAMAThe Fast Mail. The attraction at the Portland Theatre this and tomorrow evenings and tomorrow afternoon will be Lincoln J.Carter’s great scenic melodrama, Fast This.play is said to have a story of thrilling interest, while the scenic and mechanical effects are said to be fine. There is a representation of the furnace room on a Mississippi river steamboat, with the fires beneath the boilers roaring at full blast. A very realistic train of cars shoots across the stage in one of the scenes, and a scene showing Niagara Falla by moonlight from the suspension birdge The play itself has tnrilliug situations in abundance, with plenty of humor to lighten its tone and give it an agreeable flavor. matinee at popular pricees should prove a very strong attraction for the ladies and children.

The Stowaway. Of all the melodramas brought to this country from England in the past ten years Tom famous play, coming to Portland Theatre Monday and Tuesday evenings of next week is said to lead in the points of popularity and profit. Lights of is reputed to have made $100,000 for its owners, Silver $125,000, Rye, $50,000, World $75,000, and Stowaway" $200,000, nearly double the amount cleared by any of the others. The latter still survives and is still coining money, while the rest have been" withdrawn. has a better comDanv this season than ever before, including Hany Booker, J.

J. Farrell and Miss Louise Blanchette. Hennessey and McCoy, the famous reformed burglars, still play prominent parts. Little Lord Fauutleroy, That famous classic by Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett, Lord is again to he seen at the Portland Theatre after a lapse of several years.

Wednesday and Thursday evenings and Thursday afternoon of next week nre the dates arranged for its presentations. In the cast will be seen Miss Annie Clark, New favorite actress, in her original role of Minna, Little Annie Laughlin as the Little Lord, and Mr. James Horne, a'great local favorite, as Mr.Haversham. Annual Concert and Ball. Monday night Band promises one of the best times of the season.

An opportunity of dancing to the musio of an orchestra of 25 pieces is a treat our people rarely have au opportunity of enjoying, as the cumber of musicians usually employed is from 8 to 10. The lnrge orchestra makes it possible to produce effects infrequently heard at a ball iu this city. The order of dauces has beeu arranged to suit every one, thereby ensuring a good time to all that attend. The sale of reserved seats lor the concert has been unusually brisk and those who desire to secure them should do so at once, for judging by the interest manifested there will be a crowded house. Tickets are on sale at musio store.

Xotes, The drew another large audience to Portland Theatre last evening and there were frequenl encores. The Columbia Theatre, Boston, will have new management next seasoD, the lessees will be Bennett, Gullicb Davis. The sale of seats for the first week of the engagement of Mme. Rejane at the Tremont has progressed even beyond the hopes of the management, and a large degree of prosperity is already assured for the engagement. comes to the Bostton Theatre next Monday evening.

The management say that the company of players brought together by A. M. Palmer for its production will be the very best, and that role will be taken by coupetei.t person. Mabel Amber will be the Trilby and James Colville the Svengali. Fraternity Field Day.

The Alumni of the Portland Fraternity are making elaborate preparations foi their coming reunion and field day, which occurs next month. The committee in charge will make every effort to bring out a large attendance. and to make this field rt.iv the most successful ever held under the auspices ct the Fraternity. All members of the Fraternity are requested to attend the meeting at the Fraternity rooms this evening to complete arrangements. The Schools.

All the public schools have received an unusually large number of new pupils, five or six years old, during the present week. At Chestnut street school a new class has been formed, with Miss Grace H. Hodgkins as the teacher. At Centre street school a new class is in charge of Miss Mary E. Connellan.

At Monument street school Miss Emma G. Sawyer has charge of the new class, formed largely from pupils from the Shatter school, who cannot be accommodated in their own district as stated yesterday. At the North school there is no room for a new teacher. The fourth and fifth grade teachers there have over fifty pupils each. 1 If I the best 1 THE RUSSELL CASEAction to Recover 85000 Damages by Reason of a Fall.

The suit of Sophia A. Russell against Wro. E. Whipple, for $5000 damages for personal injuries received by falling down a stairway in the store in Farrington block, November 20, 1804, was ou trial in the Superior Court yesterday. On that day MrB.

Rusell and her daughter went into the Bargain so called, in Farrington block, kept by Mr. Whipple. Their purpose was to buy some household utensils. Mrs. Russell fell down a stairway and broke her arm in two places and received other injuries.

The plaintiff claims that the stairway was dangerously located and defectively constructed; that the stairway could not be seen by a person approaching from the side until to near to prevent falling down the same; that there were no gates or guards to waru persons while examining goods in the store: that at the time the accident happened the defendant had carelessly and negligently arranged bis goods about the stairway, so that a person examining the goods would be liable to fall down stairs. The defence is a general denial of the allegations of the plaintiff. The defendant denies carelessness or negligence aud claims that the stairway was not dangerously or defectively constructed. The contention of the defence is that the accident was due solely to her own carelessness. A number of witnesses, including several of the clerks who were employed in hn ctnrn of flio f.imn luotm The case is still on trial.

Benjamin Thompson, appears for the plaintiff and Seth JL.Larrabee, for the defence. CHEAPER RAILROAD FARES. President Tuttle Says There Will Be a lieeduction on the Boston Maine. For some time past the statement has been going the rounds ot railroad men that with the advent of the summer season the various railroads runiug from Boston would make a reduction in the rates at. present existing.

It is said that this was obligatory in mauy cases, as the railroad companies had to compete with a first class street car service, and that they had found their receipts on the lines where this competition was met falling off rapidly. A reporter called several of the leading railroad officials Wednesday. From the general tone of their there is not the least doubt but thatjsuchh action is not only contemplated by the various lines, but that it will be carried out in the uear future. President Tuttle of the Boston Maine stated that there was no definite conclusion arrived at as yet.but that undoubtedly before many months a considerable reduction would be made in the tariff now in existence. The railroad of which he Is president, even if the other roads do not take similar action, will undoubtedly take tlrle step, as it has to meet at the present time strong competition from the street car lines, which are giving excellent satisfaction.

Asked as to whether this redaction would bold good on long distances, he said: Why, of conse, if we make any reduction at all, it must be a uniform scale for all distances." At the office of the Hew York, New Haven Hartfoid Railroad a similar reply was received, Mr.Sanborn, general manager ot the Plymouth division, stated that the company was at the point of taking some vigorous action to combat the encroachment of the electric car routes. Contest Over the Will of the Bate W. H. Bigelow. In the Probate court yesterday there was bearing on a contest over ihe probating of Ihe will of the late William H.

Bigelow of HUB fit) UJiaiti uuunnviit a pcai du for tho half-brothers who are contesting the will, and Edward M. Rand, for Miss Eva Taylor, to whom the property was devised. Miss Taylor is the adopted grand daughter of the deceased, and always made her home at his house. Before he died last March he wished to make bis granddaughter his heir, and did so by a will dated about a month before his death. The estate is worth about $(1000.

A half-brotber, Mr. Azil Holt of Portland, contested the will on the ground of undue influence. Too witnesses examined were Dr. Palmer, Mr. Geo.

W. Gray and Dennis Mealier, who drew the will. Judge Peabody reserves his decision. P. H.

S. Entertainment. The class of P.H.S. will give an entertainment nt Assembly Hall this evening at 8 It will consist of a musical entertainment, recitations, and a play entitled "Little Paul The remodelled scenery from the City Hall has been placed in position and on the shield of the drop curtain representing the Castle Isha, is inscribed the class pin and tbe rending by the class of Tbe entertainment is given for tbe purpose of paying for the Ecenery and there should be a large attendance to help tbe boys out. Mr.Leioy L.Hight is conducting tbe rehearsals.

H. S. Football Association. Tbe annual meeting of the Portland High School Football Association was held yesterday afternoon in the lecture room of tbe High School building. It was a very exciting meeting, about seventy-five taking part.

A marked change was made in tbe constitution. After much discussion these officers were elected: President and N. Skillins, Vice S. Edwards, Sec. and H.

Merrill, Football S. Chapman, Merle A.Griffith, and Fred Hussey, THE MASONS, The Proceedings of the Grand Bodies Yesday. Tbe Grand Lodge met at 9 yesterday morning. Columbia lodge uuder dispensation at Groonvilie, and Jit. Bigelow Lodge at Stratton were allowed to continue uuder dispensation another year.

The reports of the committees were received and routine business transacted. The Grand Officers were installed by Past Grand blaster Josiah H. Drummond, the following appointments being made: Corresponding Grand Secretary Charles D.Smith. The following are the District Deputy Grand Masters: 1-Alfred D.Sawyer, Port Fairfield. Walter F.Bradish, Eastport.

Justiu A Waliiug, Milbridge. Harvey P. HinckJev, Bluebill. Edwin M. Johnston, Brownville.

Daniel W.Maxfield, Bangor. Edwin A.Porter, Liberty. Charles S. Rendell, Stockton Springs. Frederick M.Richards, Camden.

Charles W.Stetson, Damariscortta. Charles C.Huut, Augusta. Samuel S. Lightbody, North Vasal boro. Francis H.Wing, Skowhegan.

Seth T.Snipe, Bath. Newell P. Noble, Pnillips. W. Holmes.

Norway. Herbert N.Maxfieid, Woodtords. James P. Lowu, Bridgton. W.Hurd, Kittery.

L. Porter, Danfortb. R.Bunker, Winter Harbor. Henry S.Thome, Plymouth. A.

Q. Mitchell, West Newfleld. E.Deuuen, Mechanic Falls. Grand Summerbell, Lewiston; Elmer E.Newbert, Augusta; Wm. A.Newcomb, Thomastou; -cuuuuge ircpper, ivorriugewoca; mmur F.

Pember, Bangor; John Gibson, Cupa Elizabeth. i.Grand E.Chaplin,Bangor. Grand Senior E.Parsons, Ellsworth. Grand O. Mitchell, Bucksport: Jacob R.

Steward, Rockland: Edwin F.Davies, Castine; Enoch O.Greenleaf, Farmington. Grand Sword Portland. Grand Standard W. Crosby, North Wayne. Grand Portland; Jas.C'.Ayer, Cornish.

Grand Lecturers-Frank E. Sleeper, Sabattus; Geo.E.Raymond, Portland. Grand Organist Walter S. Smith, Portland. Grand O.

Carney, Portland. Grand Lodge then closed. THE GRAND COMMANDERY. The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar for.Maino met at 2 p. Commander Wm.

J.Landers of Gardiner, presiding. Thirteen of the 16 commanderies were represented, with a large number of permanent members. The reports of the Grand Officers showed a prosperous year and much interest. There are 19 commanderies, 2904 members, 280 knighted, and 30 have died. The increase in members is 148.

The following officers were elected: Grand Commander Frederick S. Walls, Viunlbaven. Deputy Grand E. Chase, Portland. Grand H.Twitchell, Batb.

Grand Captain General Frank S. Sleeper, Sabattus. Grand Howard Grand Senior A.Albee, Rockland. Grand Junioi Harris, East Machias. Gland W.

Fobes, Portland. Grand Berry, Portland. The Grand Officers were installed by Past Grand Commander Joseph A. Locke, the following appointments being made: Grand Standard M. Spear, Gardiner.

Grand Sword P. Lombard, Belfast. Grand E.Sawyer, Portland. Grand Captain O. Carney, Portland.

The removal of Blanquefort Commandery from Portland to Ellsworth was approved. At 6 a banquet was served and 7.30 the session whs resumed. The officers of St.Omer Commandery of Waterville, Warren C.Pbilbrook, commander, exemplified the Order of the Temple. Thanks were returned to St.Omer for its excellent work. The Grand Commandery then completed its routine work and at 10 was closed.

STANDARDS. Venerable Weights and Measures Sent to the County Treasurer. The official weights and measures ol the town of Brunswick, have been sent to County Treasurer Chenery for examination and sealing. The law requires that every town shall send its weights and measures to the state or county treasurer once in ten years. Some ol the towns, however, are careless about these matters.

Weights especially tend to grow lighter as time goes on. The reason of this is that tbe lead used wears awav or corrodes. When heavy weights were rectified last winter seven pounds of shot were used. In tbe dry' measure, receptacles fiax seed has long been used as the standard article for measuring, as it is a slippery seed that packs well. Yet flax seed is not accurate within a pint to a half bushel, so County Treasurer Chenery uses water when the measures are tight.

The weights of Brunuswick consist of four venerable pewter mugs, three great iron weights, and three dry measures. When sent to Poitland they were all packed in a box together. On the way the great iron weights battered against the pewter mugs, considerably damaging them. Veteran Firemen. At the weekly meeting last evening, Vico President Plniated was in the chair.

A donation of a finely framed photograph of some old Portlanders who were veterans of the Mexican War, was presenled by Mr. Charles Harmon, son of Mr. Z. K. Harmon.

A donation was also received of a $5 Confederate bill, a ten cent scrip and poem entitled from Mrs. Phoebe Sawyer, AMONG THE ISLAIIDSThe City Trip Wonderful Base Ball Home Umpiring. The city government wait to all the islands yesterday for inspection. They left the city at 9 a.m., andwent direct to Cliff Island and inspectec the school houses and left the children at school a large basket ot fruit. From Cliff Island the party went to long Island, and here they hud the finest game of ever seen on the island.

The feature of the game was the umpiring of Mr. F.F. Holland and Jtdge Gould, and the home run of Mr.Osiar Wish of the Argus. The game was very close aud exciting. The score was20 to 16 In favor of Captain learn.

Captuins team was very poor and he released them after the game. From Long part? went to Peaks Island and here they enjoyed themselves very much. After i fine dinner served by Mr.Sawyer ot lhe Peaks Island bouse, the party divided up. Some weut to Mr. J.A.Pint’s bowling alleys and billiard parlor, others to visit tbe streets, schools and police station, the rest were enjoying Mr.

J.B.Bishop’s phonograph at his parlor. At 5 the party took their private steamer and departed for home, all agreeing that it was as fine a time as they were ever on. The party was made up as follows: Mayor Baxter, Alder nun Kandall, Little, Dunn, Duddy; City Auditor Tobie, Assessors Lefavor, York, Fox, Assistant Treasurer Dyer, Councilman Illsley, Haskell, Maunix, Dougherty, Kent, Nickerson, Pine, Flaherty, Fagan, Dow, Holland, Nash, Snow, Stover, Commissioner Fernald, City Solicitor Chapman, City Messenger Macgowau, Superintendent Staples, J.A. McGowan, V. Ujuuuiviflu Superintendent Holland, F.

E.Lovell, J.Uouseus, U. H.Koss, O.R.Wish, J.L. Brackett, Judge Gould, H.S.Tricksy,H. Hunt, A.P.Weloh.P.Baxter, W.J.Stephenson, John Long. Jt is essential, in any adequate report ot this excursion and its game of bail, to make especial mention of the playing of Mr.

Oscar Wish of the Argus. As one eye-witness remarked (not a member of the city government), he can bat like very It was necessary to have two umpires, since the game was of such an intricate nature that one man do the work. Judge Gould seems to he very much at home, as he imposed fine after fine for various misbehavings. WESTBROOK. The Ammoncongin club met with Mrs.

F. M. Ray Wednesday afternoon. The session was very instructive and was highly enjoyed by all present. Mrs.

Ray gave an excellent paper on Ceramics, the subject lor the afternoon being Her remarks were supplemented by illustrations of choice ware from her own valuable collections. Coffee was served in the cups of this collection. On May 15th there will bo a business meeting with the president, of the idub, Mrs. Jackson, at her home on Haskell street. The club will then adjourn until October.

Mr. George McCubrey was called to Caribou yesterday by the accidental drovtning of his brother. District Deputy Grand Lecturer 0. D. Robinson, called a meeting in Odd ball, Wednesday evening, of those who had expressed the desfre of organizing a tribe of Rod Men at the West End of this city.

The encouragingly large number of sixtyfive were present and action was taken to organize a tribe. The following officers were nominated: F. Cutter; S. H. D.

Hawes; G. Fred Murch; J. George E. Leighton; C. of E.

H. Smith; K. of W. A. B.

Winslow; C. of H. G. Knowlton; trustees, T. S.

Burns, J. K. Dunn, Leroy Spiller. The East End dramatic club will present Ilia pleasing western drama Mountain Friday evening at Cumberland ball. Miss Edwina Richardson takes the leading part, which assures an exceptionally pleasing entertainemnt.

Mrs. Pbelena B. Mayberry of Main street, celebrated her 90th birthday at her home Wednesday. In the evening a large number of her relatives gathered at her home to extend congratulations. A very pleasant eveing was enjoyed by all present.

A collation here and all extend congratulations. Mr. Charles C. Bailey, foreman of the sieam engine department at the S. D.

Warron Co. plant, with Mr. S. A. Morton and Mr.

Henry lianscoia of this city, left for fcebago Lake, Thursday morning. They will board Mr. steamer and cross tbe lake and go up the tiongo in quest of salmon, Presumpscot Valley lodge, K. of worked the Esquires runk at their regular meeting, Thursday evening. At a meeting of the members of Warren church, Tuesday evening, it was voted to extend a call to Rev.

W. Mann of Skowhegun, who has preached to them recently on trial. A meeting of the parish will he called soon that will, it is expected, unanimously ratify this action of the members. Miss Georgia Pottle, assistant teacher at the Westbrook High school, is confined to her house with sickness, and Mr. Frank wan is supplying her place at the High school.

Rev. Bcott F. Ilershey of Boston gave a lecture at Cumberland hall, Wednesday evening, before a large audience. Subject, Canon Law of the Catholic Church, and the Constitution of the United Today being a legal holiday, the post offices of the city will be closed except during the regular holiday hours. Mr.

William Kerman, foreman of Alonzo stubles, left for Lewiston yesterday, called there by the severe illness of his mother. One Thousand Dollars Free. Get tiie Boston Daily Globe tomorrow, and see the great offer of $1000 to any man, woman or child who guesses the conclusion of the great detective story in Daily Globe. A Handsome Compliment. The banking bouse ol Ilarvey, Fisk Sons, principal owners of tbe Bond Ilecord, tbe largest financial monthly published in New York, have offered tbe position of Dusincss manager of the above named publication to Mr.

Phillip H. Farley, formeriy of this city, wbo baa accepted it. FRYEBURG CHAUTAUQUA UNION. The Most Elaborate Programme Ever Presented by the Union. Col.Homer B.Sprague will deliver series of Shaksperiau lectures, -the Bev.

John O.Wilson, D.D., of Brooklyn, who captured the people last year, will give two of his best lectures for His and iu Autumn The Central Chautauqua office at Buffalo will be represented by one of the secretaries, Rev.Geo. M. Brown, who will deliver one lecture, preach ou Sunday and hold several Round Tables. Frank R.Robinson of Walden, N. will deliver three of his finest illustrated lectures, and The Rev.

J. L. Jenkins, the popular pastor of State street church, Portland, will give one.lecture ou and Some of its Prof. Frederick E. Chapman of Cambridge, will delight, amuse and instruct his hearers in a lecture ou of Pagan Several new features will.he introduced this year, which no doubt the pubilc will appreciate.

Missf Adelaide Wescott of New York, whose reputation is becoming enviable, will give two of her monologue entertainmeuts. Her appearance iu her has won hearty commendation from the press and the public. The Union has secured Rollo Kirk Bryan of Chicago, who as a chalk talk artist is said to have no superior. Mr. Bryan will deliver two or three lectures.

Mr. J.Edmund V. Cooke of Cleveland, Ohio, the celebrated poet, reader and author, will be introduced to the Chautnuquas. Mr. Cooke is the author of Bunch of and will give selections both bright and amusing from his own and other works.

He will give three cil IcX LUJ LUC II In. Suna Sunetaro, the Japanese wonder worker, will give two of the most novel and elegant entertainments ever introduced at Fryeburg. This wonderful man will give exhibitions of Japauese conjuring and curious Hindoo feats as performed by the Fakirs of India. System of Bible Study will be explained by a member of the firm. There will be four concerts, two of which will be by the Cambridge High School Orchestra of Massachusetts, under direction of their musical instructor Prof.

Frederic E. Chapman, assisted by other distinguished talent. Prof. Chapman is to He in charge of the musical department of the Assembly. One ol the remaining two concerts will be given by the High St.

Male Quartette of Auburn, whose services last season were so much appreciated. It is probable that a ladies, or mixed quartette will give the other concert. is always under the direction of B.W. McKeeu, who knows how to arrange and carry out such an enterprise. This year it will he equal if net superior to former years, C.

T. U. day will be in charge of M. N. Stevens, who expects to have there this season Rome of her finest speakers.

There will be such an array of classes this year as to make it possible for the most fastidious to make a plensing selection. Mrs. Bangs, a skilful and practical instructor, will conduct the kindergarten work. Miss Susie J. Mantle of Wesleyan University, will have charge of the department of zoology, and will conduct a class each day in the study of insects.

In addition to the regular chorus choir, Prof. Chapman will give one hour a day to the study of music in our public scbools. Miss Liunie B. Treadwell will give lessons in physical culture. the best teachers in botany will devote her time giving instruction in that fascinating science.

This year will be a new feature in the shape of a Shakesperian class, when Miss Elizabeth Deering Hanscom of Northampton, Mass, will show what she can do in this line. Miss Hanscom comes with a mina well fitted by education and practice to make this class full of interest and profit. Miss Gertrude L. Stone, A. vy needs no introduction to a Frytnurg audience, will have charge of the nor mill department.

P. P. Field, M.D., of Boston, will give daily lessons in physical culture, orator and expression. Prof. W.

A. Robinson, M. will remain at the head of the department of gymnasts, known as the Ling system. Mrs.E.S. (lsgood, who has no superior in the work, will teach parliamentary law.

There are other distinguished lecturers and entertainers on the list with whom negotiations are not yet complete. The full programme will ho ready a little 'later and can be procured at the Stevens Jones Company, Middle street, and of Cressey. Jones Allen, Congress street. ECZEMA AND SALT RHEUM Although obstinate diseases, and hard to cure, vanish before tbe great blood purifier SARSAPARILLA. Not a vestige thereof remains to tell the story, after a thorough course of treatment.

East Middlbbuby, Vt. The Allen Sarsaparilla Gentlemen: I will state to you what kind of a time I have hud with Eczema or Salt Rheum. For the past two years it has been more than I would wish to endure for any small sum. Some weeks ago I was taken with rheumatism in my legs and hips, and for three weeks I could hardly get around the house. 'I wo bottles of Sarsaparilla have cured my eczema and nearly cured my rheumatism.

I shall use one or two bottles more and I think it will cure me entirely. I have taken many other kinds of medicine for my troubles, all to no good effect. I think yours is the stuff. Lewis Bussell. apr 22 eod2m MARRIAGES.

Ill May 4, Albert Merryfleld of Fairfield and Miss Clara H. Tobey of Norridgewook. In West Eden, Alay 1, Vasconia Higgins and Aliss Josie Seavey. both of Eden. In Washington, ATay 1, William H.

Waiter and Aliss Laura A. Burgess, both of Waldoboro. DEATHS. In this city, Alay 9, Alary widow of the late Wm. Constable, aged 70 years, 11 months.

Saturday afternoon at 2.30 from her late residence, 105 Congress street. In this city, Alay 9, Dennis Maguire. Saturday afternoon. John and Boston papers please cony. In Gorham.

Alay 8, Airs. Abigail Morton, wife of William Whitney, aged 71 years, 7 months. at North Street Church, Sunday. 12th, at 2 p. m.

Prayers at the residence of her son, Ilermon S. Whitney, at South Windham, at 12 m. In Nestor, April 23. Mark L. Jordan, aged 58 years, formerly of Denmark, Ale.

in Gardiner, Alay 7, Hollis Moody, aged 1 year 6 months. In North Monmouth, Airs. Emeline T. King. In Boston, Alay 5, Albert Al.

Keed, formerly of Augusta. In West Peru, April 27, James Hamilton, aged 72 years. I Thorndike. Alay 1. Alamie, daughter of Cbas.

and Alary White, aged 9 years. In Foxcroft, Alay 2, Charles A. Hiva; 4th. Hudson Oakes. In Utica, N.

Hev. William Hart, formerly of Bath, aged 63 years. In Cambridge, April 30. Everett Bailey, aged 65 years. In South Norridgewook, Alay 5, Gorham Young.

In Alachias, Alay 4, Airs. Sabra Hadley, aged 82 years. lu Bangor. Alay 6, William A. Bennett, aged 9 years.

In Exeter, Alay Levi Sea Moss Farine. Toothsome, Nutritious, ical 25 ct. package makes 16 quarts various dessert dishes. Receipts with each package. Write for Fairy Story Book, illustrated.

Buy Farine of all Grocers, or package mailed on receipt of 25 cents. Lyon Manufacturing 43 South Fifth Brooklyn, N. Y. SPECIAL SALE. We find we have more styles of Oak CHAMBER SETS and Parlor Tables than we can show up to advantage so we have marked a price on them for the next SEVEX DAYS that will move them quick.

Formerly 3 piece Oak Set $19.00. $30.00 3 piece Oak Set 55.00. 75.00 3 pieco Oak Set 22.00. 32.00 Two 3 piece Oak Sets 21.00. 32.00 3 piece Oak Set 19.00.

30.00 3 piece Curly Birch Set 35.00. 48.00 Oak Parlor Table 4.00. 0.50 Oak Parlor Table 5.00. 7.50 Mahogany Parlor Table 4.50. 7.00 Oak Parlor Table 5.00.

S.25 Oak Parlor Table 6.75. 9.50 Oak Parlor Table 4.50. 6.50 Oak Table 4.50. 7.00 Oak Table 3.50. 5.00 Oak Table 3.50.

5.50 Oak Table 4.25. 6.25 R. S. DAVIS 108 Exchange Economical House Furnishers. my4 dlw URDU I UcALLISTER, COAL.

A Full Assortment of Lehigh and FreeBurning Goals for Domestic Use. Pocahontas (Semi-Bituminous) and Georges Creek Cumberland Coals are unsurpassed for general steam and forge use. Genuine Lykens Valley Franklin, English and American Cannel. Above Coals Constantly On Hand. TELEPHONE 100-2 OFFICE: 76 Commercial 70 Exchange Sts.

ap3 WALL PAPERS -ANDROOM MOULDINGS. With pleasure we annouuce the arrival of the new and latest designs in Wall Decorations for the coming season, and we are prepared to show the largest and best selected assortment of Papers and mouldings in the state, comprising all grades, at moderate prices. Wo employ and furnish first-class workmen only. LORING, iUfT HARMON. eodtE NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Of interest to graduates and others. White Goods for dresses are here in Muslins, Mulls, Organdies, each with appropriate trimmings, and all combining to make the work of preparation for graduation fascinating and delightful. Make up your mind what you want, whatever it is be sure to find it here. Or come undecided and let us help you to a choice. Goods never so never so low.

Lawns and Nainsooks come in many qualities and those suitable for dresses cost 15c, 20c 25c and up to 50c. The plain Swiss Muslins are great favorites for graduation dresses, being sheer and 25c. 38c, 50c, 63c. Dotted and Figured Swiss Muslins come at 33c, 42c, 50c. We have trimmings and edges to match.

Make charming dresses for small gills aDd babies. Plain Mull (48 inches wide) at 75c, or French Organdie Muslin (66 inches wide) at $1.00, are the finest things made. In Flouncings two styles must speak for the many others. The broad Swiss Flouncings with deep English eyelet embroidery are almost start at $1.00 and go to $2.50 for a dotted goods with heavy embroidery. The 27 inch flouncings make dresses for girls about 12 years 50c, 75c, 85c up to $1.50.

UNLUCKY FRIDAY will be the luckiest day in this week ai least if you get your share of these three trade stimulators. One lot, Cambric Embroidery, all widths, good value at Friday, 19c One lot, Nainsook and Muslin Embroideries, all widths, regular price Friday, 25c mousquetaire, chamois, white and natural color. You usually pay $1.00. Price Friday, 75c. E.

B. B. maylO dlt SPORTSMEN 0 HAG A II Is Valuable. CITY OF PORTLAND. Notice to Printers.

May 7th. 1895. SEALED Proposals for printing the Annua Iteports or the several departments of the City of Portland for will he received bj the committee on printing reports at Office, City Building, up to 12 in. Mav 14th 1895. All information pertaining to the ahovt reports may he obtained of the City Auditor Tlte right to reject any or all bids not deemer for the interest is reserved by the com mittee.

Chas, Dam 1 Committee Daniel F. Nash On Thos. A. Flaherty Printing iteports. may8 dltv NEW Theweather today is likely to be fair.

May 10.1395. THE way it is dressed has so much to do with comfort these first warm days, you cannot afford to miss the hints and helps conveyed to you by the advertising of our Outfits department. Everything in a clothing way that can contribute to the wellbeing is here, and in such an endless variety. Dainty little dimity Dresses, soft in color, delicate in texture, simply made, easily laundered complete line of sizes for all ages. Pretty gingham slips and dresses for larger children, Carriage Coats of pink, blue and white P.

K. Kilt Suits of chambray and duck, Thin Cloaks, all colors and white, shoulder of soft crepon lined with India silk; muslin caps, bonnets and sunhats; shoes and socks of fine worsted or silk, hand knitted. oasicets an irimmea and lined with lace and muslin, frilled and can get the complete outfit here and all at one counter. We sell a handy little Bath Tub made of rubber, fit for children ud to three years, one of the most convenient, compact and useful novelties ever devised. It is inflated with air, and when not in use may be collapsed and in a very small space.

Good to take into the country. Bath Bowls of Dresden china, sponges, pure soaps, towels, powders, safety for the baby, and the broadest possible assortment of kinds. OWEN, MOORE OO. CARPETS. By boat Saturday morning thousands of yards, fine Tapestry, new colors, every one a new pattern and if you cannot be suited in price, color or quality, please let us show you our Tapestry Carpets.

Wool Carpets. makes, and price from 37 l-3c up, for full extra super Carpets. UNIONS, 35c, 30c, 35c and 40c per yard. Ilemp 10c and 15c. Hatting 10c up.

Remnants in Tapestry Wool and Matting, Our prices are right. ft ATkinson Firnishin Pearl Street. L. CARLETON, Manager. MaylOlt.