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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-11-04
A MANS MISTAKE.

There were only few people at the
Dolphin House-it was late in the sea-
son. The maple woods made a low
line of deep red against the autumn
sky; the ladies. too. muffied scarlet
shawls over their white dresses as
they sat on the piazza Of the hotel
overlooking the surf, listening to the
band which still played jubilantly in
the sunny afternoons.
The heiress, Miss Vale, who had
come late, remained later. She liked
the cold breath which crisped the surf.
turned the naples red and made her
horses dance over the smooth floor Of
yellow sand which stretched for miles
along the bay.
Her faultlessJy beautiful face, and
the more world-loving one of her aunt.
daily met the view of the loungers as
her sleek bays champed their silver
bits down the shore road.
She was more often seen abroad in
her carriage, but, being an old travel
er, she was good walker, and often
came in to tea with dash of red in
her smooth cheek. her brown hair
damp with spray, curling closely
about her temples. She had been on
foot to Grape Point or the Shoals
vorite retreats accompanied only by
her great white hound, Peri. Miss
Vale was little peculiar, people said.
Certainly, she did as she pleased,
with an unobtrusive independence.
which hardly need to. have troubled
any one
She had gone out that day after the
storm to see the sea dash and roll in
its strength. The sun shone brilliant
ly on its dancing white caps as they
settled gradually into calm.
She had sat a long while on the
rocks. her great dog at her feet. She
was a long way from the hotel, but
JuDa waited down the beach with her
carriage, and her aunt sat among the
cushions and read.
There was no one but Peri to see how
beautiful Laurel Vale was as she sat
against the ragged black rocks, her
dress Of steel-gray kirtled from her
slight feet. her graceful shoulders and
arms huddled in a soft crimson shawl
The sunshine struck her perfect
profile under black soft-plumed hat,
warming her cheek, and bringing into
relief the firm dimpled chin. and those
who had called her cold would not
have accused her thus then. so happy
the smile Of her red lips. 50 warm the
light of her brown eyes
She loved the sea-thrived upon its
breath-delighted to be quite alone
with It. So she did not mind how the
hours went. though Aunt Pardon
turned her hundreth page. and yawned
among the purple cushions.
"Come here. Sinbadg''
A mellow masculine voice came
from among the rOcks-too pleasant
and manly 4 voice to whiten Miss
Wales cheek with fear. certainly; but
with one swift silent motion she rose
70 her feet pale Is il she had seen :
ghost.
She glanced around. 4 little be-
hind and just below her stood gen
tleman- blue-eyed man with a fair
beard AMI 1 great tawny dog fawning
At his feet
IIe met her startled gaze with one
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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-11-04

TO clean wash leather. make 1 solu-
lion Of weak soda and warm water
Rub plenty Of soft soap INTO the
leather. and let It remain in soak for
swo hours, then rub wen unfit quite
lean. Rinse thoroughly in ID weak
solution Of soda and yellow soap in
warm water. but not in water only
Use il dries hard, After rinsing wiring
twell in ! rough towel and dry 3quick
: then pull It about and crushaE well
antiI soft.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-11-04

The debt Of the city of New York :
about one-twentieth that of the Unitea
States government
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-11-04

luetansly i seemed re. too. vas
pale now
'LauEsl.v be said gently.
You might have understood then
why people called Hiss Vale cold.
Her fair mobile conntenance seemed
70 harden over her spirit like mask.
She had but one thought that after
i've years suffering she had come to be
happy. when here. before her again.
stood the destroyer Of her peace.
She made swift involuntary gest-
ure. IS II to keep him of. a quick
pathetic sadness swept across his face
as he saw It.
''And 50 you hate me?" he said,
slowly.
She caught her breath.
Il do not know" she gasped.
The great tawny dog shifted at the
hem Of her steel-gray dress. and then
looked up in her face, wagging his tail
His master motioned him away.
"Nor' she cried, bending over the
handsome creature. HE used to love
me-"
Baron Alverton looked at her with
bis blue eyes and groaned.
Laurel" he said, with a fine appeal
ing gesture. "I used to IOvs you.
Yet to-day you would not touch me
with your beautiful hand as you touch
that brutel And eserve itg'
She seemed to look at him then for
the first time, though only for an in
slant. If she saw how his face had
changed in five years, and was stirred
to pity, she gave no sign. She turned
her head aside and seemed to watch
the two dogs frolicking down the
beach.
"No excuse could be invented for
me" he went on. you were one of
the sweetest, truest women that ever
breathed, and my promised wife. Not
shadow stood between us when /
met Nellie Dimpleton. But / knew
less of women than I do now. could
not measure you, appreciate you as ]
have done since l was fool to be
won from you by pretty face, though
that face had set the artists crazy.
All, well, you do not even care to lis
ten to mel
She had gathered up her gloves and
parasol to descend, but paused.
Laurel" he continued, Gin the old
days you were never revengeful or
vindictive If you were both now,
you might gloat over the misery of my
married life / am utterly wretched.
Let this just decree repay you for my
base desertion.
"Baronl where are your" called a
querulous voice.
A dumpy figure in blue had paused
at the foot of the rocks, and pair of
lacklustre blue eyes now looked up at
them, the owner apparently not caring
to ascend. 1t was blonde, faded,
sickly face, fretful and careworn,
though Mrs. Alverton had evidently
once been very pretty.
Lifting his hat to Laurel, Baron
Alverton turned, went down the rocks
and joined her. A few sharp words
followed, which Laurel overheard
: < =
The following winter develops a
strange surprise at Nutwood, Miss
Wales home. Her aunt, Mrs. Par
don Ardley, the most well-meaning Of
disagreeabIe persons, chose to engage
herself in marriage to Mr.. Abel Al
verton. the sourest of bachelors and
Baron Alverton's uncle. Laurel was
speechless with surprise.
"Why do you marry him, Aunt Par
don?" she asked at last. "Are you
not happy herep"
because he is rich" answered Mrs.
Pardon. 'and / want home of ny
own. I've no doubt you mean well.
Laurel. but don't always approve of
your ways
Her niece was silent. and the prepa-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-19
Golden Wedding,

Deacon Edward Gould and his wife (Althea
Chase celebrated the fiftieth anniversary OF
their marriage last evening. The relatives
and many old friends called during the after
noon, and in the evening the children and
grand children gathered at the old spot on
Pearl street and sang the hymn which was
used at the wedding in 1884. Two sisters of
Mr.. Gould are still living, both his senior, and
one brother, few years younger. The wor-
thy couple have lived for all these years in
the possession of the esteem of the commune
ty, a peaceful, upright life. They were mar
ried by the late VIM. 7. Dwight, d. D., who
also baptized all of their children and married
the.oldest son to his present wife. Mr. G. has
been cashier of the Traders Bank for more
than fifty years. and is still hearty and active
in all his daily duties. Mrs. G.. had, when In
her younger days. remarkable treble voice,
which was used in church and in the sacred
music society with fine effect. Last evening
it seemed to have lost but little of its sweet
ness to the children, as she sang old "Savoy,"
her wedding tune. The fathers and mothers
of the former generation are passing away, and
with them many of the primitive and plasing
ways which children will always look back to
with happiness and longing.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-19

Portland District ministerial Association.
The Portland District Ministerial Associa-
ton, composed Of Methodist ministers of the
Portland district, numbering forty members,
closed very interesting meeting of two days
at Peaks Island last night. Rev. Q. Il.
Parsons of the Island church arranged for the
hospitable entertainment of all the members
of the Association. Rev. Geo. d. Lindsay OF
Auburn, Roscoe Sanderson of Lewiston and Z.
Stackpole of Bath were among the minis
tiers present from beyond the District. The
association held very interesting conferenceson
How prepare my sermons" sis Methodism
to advanceln Maine.' "How to reach the chill
dren." thine and method of pastoral work."
Chow much and what do study" ETC. The
conferences were free and suggestive aud were
participated in by most of the ministers present
The association took the uncompromising
article OF Methodism from the start in favor of
the prohibitory amendment. Papers on the
teaching of the Twelve Apostles were presented
by Revs. j. NJ. Williams and W. F. Berry, on
Ills Methodism to advance in Maine" by Rev.
e. T. Adams. "a review of Drummond's
national law in the spiritual world" was pre-
sented by j. W. Bashford. Rev. G. j. Clark
was chosen president for the ensuing year.
Rev. ]. M. Williams, vice president; Rev. W.
f. Berry, secretary; G. G. Andrews, treasurer;
j. W. Bashford, j. Collins and e. 7. Adams
were made the executive committee.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-19
lake IaranOcOOk,

The coming season at Lake Marsnocook, the
popular picnic grounds of the Maine Contra
railroad, promises to be the most busy one yet.
Already many dates have been eng aged and
several excursions have taken place there. The
Universalist State Sunday School Union takes
place there July 9Th, or the 9th if not pleasant
the 9Th, and the Knights of Pythias have a
grand excursion there the 18th. The temper
ance camp meeting comes off July 18th, Goth
and 9th. The band tournament will probably
be given up as the political season will be a
busy one for the bands. There is talk of the
reunion Of the Methodists there and both po-
litical parties will hold grand rallies during
the campaign. The grounds will be in better
condition than ever before and with the splen-
did facilities the Maine Central offers to the
travelling public, a trip down there this seas
on will be q pleasant one.
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Murnhx Wan.

At the Boston City Point regatta Tuesday
the starters and positions were as follows: j.
ORourke, james Fox, John J. Murphy, J. II.
Sullivan, John Buckley of Portland, NJ. Fl.
Fitzpatrick. The contest was confined to
Murphy and Buckley. Murphy started with a
lead and held it., sometimes by length and
sometimes by four lengths. He turned the
stake-boat first and squared away for home
with lead of nearly four lengths Buckley
then spurted, drew mp to Murphy, Tapped him,
and forged his boats nose several feet ahead of
Murphy's shell. This position they held until
near the finish, when Murphy put on a sudden
squirt and went to the front, winning the race.
Mrrphy's time was given as lam. Us; Buck
ley's, lam. 4as. The prize was an elegant
marble French clock
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FIVE AND Two.
A Pleasant Gathering of Our Fire Lad
dies and their Guests-speeches by May
or King and Others.


A very pleasant supper was given last even
ing at the engine house of Casco, No. 5, by the
members of Engine Co., No. and Eagle
Hook and Ladder Co., No. O. at which over
one hundred persons were present. including
Mayor King, the Committee on Fire Depart
ment, the Board of Engineers, the officers of
the different fire companies Of the city and q
number of the friends of the two companies
who occupy the same building.
Two long extension tables were lavishly
spread by caterer W. W. Ruby, who With
smart corps of assistants waitedupon the guests
with noticeable promptness.
Captain John n Long of steamer No. 5,
presided at the table, and at the close of the
feast His Honor, Mayor King being called
upon said that he was glad to notice the good
feeling which prevailed. 1t gave him great
lings was able to be present and enjoy the fes-
tivties of the occasion. He was gratiied to
know that the meeting was called for the pro-
motion of good fellowship among the two COM
panies and the rest of the department. The
two companies now stood high inI the favor
OF the board of engineers and marked eficien-
cy has been shown in the recent fires
Chief Engineer Cloyes was then called upon.
He was highly pleased to pote the good fellow
ship between the two companies. Alderman
Denison and Councilman Turner and Rand
of the Committee on Fire Department made
remarks especially appreciated by their hosts;
and City Solicitor Looney in very happy
manner alluded TO the efficiency of the two
companies, the heroism displayed by the whole
fire department, and thought that its members
needed more compensation for their services.
Assistant Engineer Skillings was then .called
upon and greeted with much applause and
made short but neat speech.
Among the other gentlemen who spoke were
Assistant Engineers Gushing and jackson of
the Board of Engineers, Clerk Rand of steam
er l, Captains Blake of engine 2, Ball of 8,
Griffin of 4, Paine of truck 1, Hodgdon of
truck 3, Engineer French of 5, and Mr.. Nc.
Intyre of the Argus.
Alderman Denison stated to the depart
ment that their petition for rubber coats to be
furnished by the city had been granted.
The festivities closed with the singing of
"Auld Lang Syne" and ringing cheers for
Mayor King, the Committee on Fire Depart
ment and the Board of Engineers and Captain
Long of Casco 8.
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blaine PIu.nes.

Col. Harrington has applied for letters patent
for the the manufacture of planes from wood
fibre and other fluffy materials which can be
cheaply made, and at the same time are very
ornamental and durable. He claims to be
able to produce a plume eighteen Or twenty
inches in length that can be sold for 30 or 70
cents, which, for campaign and street parade
purposes, are equally as good as a FIVE dollar
feather. AS the plume is the only real fit en-
blem in campaign for the "Plumed Knight"
the demand must be large for that purpose at
least.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-19

The following transfers of real estate in this
county have been recorded at the Registry of
Deeds:
Portland-Moses Gould to Patrick McBrady,
land on Walnut street. $500.
Cape EliZabeth-Prudence E. Libb to Lucy
J. Libby, land and buildings $25OO.
Estate of Elizabeth w. Thomas to Samuel
B. Thomes, land. ST..
Westbrook-Alvin E. Plummer to Hamet
M. Fogg, land and buildings. $4,000.
Freeport-Rosella Melcher to Fred III. Bates,
land and buildings $500.
Bridgton-Wm. Allen to Aldana Allen land.
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brilliant wedd;up.

A very brilliant wedding occurred at the
residence of Mr.. George L. Hodgdon on
Carleton strees, yesterday, the parties
being Hon. Wilbur f. Lunt, United
States District Attorney, and Miss Florence
81. Hodgdon. The parlors were beautifully
decorated with flowers, and a floral arch was
erected in front of the bay window under
which the ceremony was performed by Rev.
Mr.. Fem. An elegant wedding breakfast fol-
lowed. The newly married couple left for the
west on the noon train.
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THE Kinks.
CONGRESS- RTNK


The managers of the Congress rink are alive to
the wants of their patrons and are furnishing a
good list of attractions. Tonight the attraction
will be most appropriate to the season-an ice
party. Ice cream will be served to those who
attend.
GREENWOOD RINK.
There was fine party present at the opening of
this rink yesterday afternoon and evening" The
polo game announced for Friday night is postponed
until next week, as the Greenwoods have not yet
received their suits, and several arrangements in
the rink for polo playing are not quite completed.
Those who tried the floor last night pronounced it
fne and the new skates were tirst-class.
OLD ORCHARD RINK.
Next Monday evening this rink will be opened to
the public for the first time this season. Mr.. G. B.
Whitney will manage it. There will be low rates
for the round trip on the Boston g. Maine for all
trains during the day and evening. The rink has
been elegantly decorated and reftted for this
season.
GRAND ATTRACTION AT THE BIJoU THIS EVENING.
The ladies' leap year and bon-bon party at the
Bijou parlor this evening promises to be a grand
success. Six young lady aids will have charge of
the floor and see that the gentl omen present are
provided with partners. Promptly at o'clock the
gong will sound and the grand march and presenta-
ton of bon-bons will take place. No reserved seats
will be sold, but arrangements have been made for
extra seating capacity and good seats will be pro-
vided for all spectators. Be sure and go.
NOTES.
One of the Winch Bros. club was heard to re-
mark, after the game Tuesday night to the captain
of the Paris club who played with them: "When
you tell us again that the Portlands can't play polo
don't bring us down here to prove it."
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Found nrowned.

Yesterday afternoon a fisherman found the
body of an unknown man floating in the water
near Peaks Island. The corpse had on two
pairs OF trousers, tie inner pair gray and the
outer pair blue, checked coat and vest and
cowhide boots. The body had SO far de-
composed that it was impossible to recognize
the features, but it is believed to be that OF
young Hannaford, of Cape Elizabeth, who was
capsized in yacht some weeks since. The
corpse has been placed in the dead house of
the Western cemetery for Identification, by
Coroner Could
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-19
Exports of Provisions.

During the menth of May there was port
ed from this port to Europe $3.50 worth OF
canned beef; 117,0oO pounds tallow worth
$4,000; 800, 900 pounds of ham worth $40, 750;
100000 pounds pork worth $1,000; $4,000
pounds lard worth $4,000. Total value for
May, 1884, $123,119 against $11, 725 for May,
1888. For the seven months ending May 31st,
1884, So, 1881, S19, against $1,O25,631 for the
same time ending May 31st. 1883.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-19

meeting of the Republicans of Ward Five will
be held at Republican Headquarters Market
Square, on THURSDAY EVENING, June 10, at 8
o'clock, sharp, for the purpose of organizing a
Blaine and Logan Club. large attendance de-
sired. Per order Com.
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The Continental Drum Corps.

The Continental Drum Corps will be one OF
the features of the campaign. At least fifty
well known young men will be members. Mr..
o. f. Bacon, who is especially competent to
manage the corps, will have the organization
in his charge. Tonight, at o'clock, all inter-
ested will meet at the Continental Band room,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-19

For Asthma, Neuralgia, Rheumatism and
all Lung troubles use the Pine Hygienic Mat
tress. Price IS, SO and $40. j. Fl. Gaubert,
Manufacturer and Proprietor, 1879 Middle
Street, Portland. may27dtf
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OLD ORCHARD RINK.

CHEAP Ocean fares can now be had at j. l..
Farmers, % Exchange street, for $15, both
outward and prepaid for Storage; $50 for
round trip. Now is your chance to send for
see old friends
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-19

Mrs. HILL, the intuitive physician, will be
at the Preble House tomorrow, and will visit
Portland every Friday and Saturday through
the Summer. For office hours see card.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-19
Am ateur Press CIub.

The Portland Amateur Press Club has been
organized, and the following officers elected:
President-Fred G. Fassett
Vice President and Official Editor-Elliot C.
Mitchell.
Secretary and Treasurer-Charles e. Clapp.
Executive Cemmittee-Geo. T. Edwards, G. W.
Small, Chas E. Clapp.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-19
Attention Pioneers.

An adjourned meeting will be held FRIDAY
EVENING, at O'Clock, at Headquarters, No. IL
Market Square, room 8. Business, election of Of
fcers. Ger order
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-19
CITY AND VICINITY.
NEW ADvERTrsEmENTs TO-DAY.

n
ENTERTAINMENTS.
Peaks Island Pavilion Theatre.
FIRST PAGE.
Mrs. W. H. Hill-Intuitive Physician.
Ginghams-Rines Brothers
Old Orchard Skating Rink.
ALI Old Brass Work-C. A. Donnell.
Reduced Ocean Tickets.
Wanted-Girls.
To Let-Rent.
Wanted-Room.
For Sale-Furniture.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
A Handsome Shetland Pony-Merry.
Jerseys-Owen, Moore & Co.
G. h. Guppy & Co.
Millett & Little-2.
Uotice of Sale-Clarence Hale.
For Sale-Pool and Billiard Tables.
To Let-Heuse.
Wanted Young Lady Copyists.
Handy Chance to Dump Ashes.
To Let-Rooms.
For Sale-TWo Wall Tents.
Proposals for Coal.
For Sale Summer Place.
Harpswell Steamboat Co.
Wanted-Good Hair Workman.
Wood Working Machinery for Sale.
AUCTION SALES.
Furniture, Fancy Goods, &C.
Mortgagee's Sale Of Fire Tenders.
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Republicans of Ward Five.

q DR.. o. FITZGERALD at Falmouth Hotel on
Friday, June Doth, for one day only. ie13td
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-19

ENOR SALE.-Sumher Place at Falmouth
IL Foreside, good house, 8 rooms, newly painted
miles from the city, delightful view Of the Islands
and water of Casco Bay. Price very low ex-
change for city property. Apply to S. II. COLES
WORTHY, JR., Book Store, 100 Exchange St.
inl9.1
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HARPSWELL STEAMBOAT co.

TJOR RENT-House No. 10 Bracket Street,
IL near the head of Gray Street, containing
twelve rooms; Stable on the premises. BENJAMIN
SHAW, 4819 Exchange st. iu19-l