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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-07-08
The Fireworks.

Apparently about all the people in the city
of Portland went up to tW Western Prone
made last night to see the fireworks. The
evening was so warm that they could sit on
the ground without discomfort, and as they
ranged themselves along the brow of the
hill the result was tremendous audience in
which each man enjoyed as good a seat as
his nefghbor. The best of order prevailed.
No loud talking was heard. The loudest
sounds were the EXPLANATIONS of admiration
at the display
About quarter past eight o'clock red,
white and blue balloon, with light attached
was sent up. After it had foated away over
the hill red lights were burned, and motto,
WELCOME to the Sons of Portland was dis
played. Then for an hour and quarter
rockets and bombs followed in quick success
ion, interspersed with Roman candles, fire.
wheels, green lights, Serpents, fountains of
fire, and ending with repres entation of the
city seal, with the ship, the sea monsters and
the Latin legend set out in bright colored
flames. The display was very fine and drew
forth many expressions of admiration from
the immense audience.
AT half past nine the last rocket had come
down and the crowd started down town.
They filed the sidewalks and middle of all
the principal streets. Horse cars and hacks
were filed; but they could carry but a small
proportion of the people. As the crowd
drifted down town all the restaurants where
soda water or ice cream could be bought
were crowded, and the traders did thriving
business
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-07-08
PERSONAL.

Rear Admiral Luce returned last night.
A very pleasant hop was given ON the Yam
tic Tuesday afternoon.
Mr.. Sterling Dow is confined to his house
bv illness but will be out in a few days.
Rev. Edward Evereth Hale of Boston, de-
livered the address before the alumni at Wat
erville, Tuesday. 1t was fine effort.
c. II. Kilby was Frustrated by the heat
while selling papers in the street in Sacca-
Kappa yesterday
Mr.. l.. A. Gray, principal of the Portland
Business College, started for New York yes
terday to attend the session of the Business
Educators Association which convenes
there. The session will last week.
Among the guests in Portland are the rela-
tives of Mrs. Ann NJ. Cobb, her father Mr..
John White, aged 81 years; her husbands
three sisters Mrs. Hannah Patterson, aged
So years, Mrs. Lizzie Bibber aged 20 years
and Mrs. Sarah Griffin aged p years.
Sergeant w. w. Eichelberger has arrived
to take charge of the Portland Signal station
Messrs. Kinney and Jones will still remain
here. air. Eichelberger was in charge of the
office here some time ago. and made many
friends.
The Bangor Wing says; Mr. George M.
Sargent is continually increasing in popular
TRY at 9th Hotel, Portland, where he is a
model clerk. His many Bangor friends, who
attended the Portland celebration were much
pleased to meet him.
Among the notables who will visit Bar
Harbor this summer are Rev. DR.. McCosh
of Princeton College, Rear Admiral John G..
Howell and family of Washington, Mrs. w.
Fl. Vanderbilt, George w. and f. w. Van
derbilt of New York and DR.. Haskell Derby
of Boston.
Rev. Phillips Brooks the distinguished rec
tor of Trinity church, Boston, and Lieuten-
ant J. S. Abbott of the flagship Tennessee
presented the compliments of Admiral Luce
| to Secretary Winter, who visited the ship
with party of friends few days ago, dur
ing the Admirars absence
| Gen. John T. Richards of Gardiner, who
was so badly Injured last week on the muster
field, continues to improve at the Bangor
House and it is thought that he can be NOV
ed to his house today. If so he will leave at
two o'clock on a special train which has
been kindly rendered by General Manager
Tucker of the Maine Central.
D. Prouty & Son, Mrs. Green, II. Chad
wick, DR.. r. G. Flower, G. H. Mosher, Bos-
ton; W. II. Stokes, Geo. c. Holden, Hugh R.
Healy, New York; Mrs. Merrill, Mrs. Tracy
Syracuse; Mrs. Ashmead Brooklyn, n Y. !;
Miss J. N. Story, Philadelphia; J. j. Doane
and wife, NJ Wise, Springfield, Mass, were
among yesterdays arrivals at the Falmouth
Hotel.
In 1858 Mr.. Ezra Carter of this city, last
served as director of the Casco Bank, when
a full board of directors was elected as fol-
lows: Eliphalet Greeley, Charles Jones, St.
John Smith, Phineas Varnum, William
Evans, Nathan Cummings, Ezra Carter, all
of whom, excepting Mr.. Carter, have deceas
ed; during the period since that time there
have been four cashiers Of said bank, viz.
Mr.. Gerrish, Mr.. George Small, Mr. VIM. A.
Winship and w. I. Small, all of whom have
deceased
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-07-08
Horse Recovered.

Saturday morning the PRESS stated that a
nice looking young fellow, who gave his
name as Carter, hired a horse Friday at
JEWELS stable to go to Westbrook Junction.
AS he did not return at the time he promised
Mr.. Jewell put the case into the hands of
Detective True. The horse was traced in a
round about way through half a dozen towns
of the county, until it was found yesterday
morning at North Yarmouth, where the
man who hired it had left it. lie gave his
anne at this place as Charles d. Webster.
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The Eorepaugh shey.

The Forepaugh show closed its season in
Boston last week, and the huge tents were
filled to repletion all the time. The Herald
says: No circus ever went out of this city
with better record, and it will be welcome
whenever its manager chooses to bring it
here again, The magnitude and variety of
the menagerie, the excellence and variety of
the performances in the different rings, and
the completeness of the show in every direc-
ton, as we'll as the careful manner in which
it is conducted, have drawn forth express
sions of warm praise from all classes, and if
BostOn'S recommendation has any weight
with the cities on the New England circuit,
where the show is to be given this week. it
will do a phenomenal business. The feats
performed by Adam Forepaugh's, Jr.,
trained ponies, the wonderful tighu-rope
walking of the horse Blondin, the daring
riding of Miss Annie Carroll, the acrobatic
work on horseback of Mr.. William Showles,
and the antics of the trick elephant would
constitute whole show in themselves, with
out being supplemented, as they are, by
scores of novel acts given by celebrated per-
formers and backed by an exhibition which
has rarely, if ever, been equalled here. So
long as a manager is able to present with
profit such show as Mr.. Forepaugh gave
here last week, the cry that the day of cir
cuses has gone by will be meaningless"
The circus will exhibit in Portland next
Monday.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-07-08
Nutritious Baking Powders.
By Prof Doremus, of Bellevue Medical Co

By Prof. Doremus, of Bellevue Medical Col
lege, N. Y.
1t is serious problem for the physiologi-
cal chemist to discover the best method of
supplying the human system, especially an
exhausted one, with the requisite amount of
phosphate food. for the organism to remain
in health. The phosphate salts are never
wanting in the most nourishing varieties of
food whether vegetable or animal. They are
closely allied to all the vital functions, are
constantly being eliminated from the body,
and must be replaced by a fresh supply. The
testimony of thousands goes to show that
under the prevalent conditions and habits of
American life, there are few who are not
greatly benefited when they partake of
these same phosphates as restorative agents.
The sales of phosphate preparations for me-
dicinal use, or as mild tonic, have assumed
enormous proportions.
On April 22nd, 1856, Prof. E. N. Horsford
secured his letters patent for the manufac-
ture and use of an acid phosphate of lime to
be incorporated with starch and bicarbonate
of soda, and thus serve as a baking powder.
This is the first instance in which, besides
acting as an aerating agent, baking powder
was to add nutritive elements to the bread.
Phosphate powders are today the sole exem-
plification of this important principle. The
natural phosphates removed from the grain
in the process of boiling the flour, are by
Horsford's method restored through the bak-
ing powder. While the residues which all
baking powders leave, except those which
consist Of salts which volatilize completely
under the heat of the baking oven, are of
nature which makes it a matter of doub
whether they should be introduced into the
system. In case of the phosphate powders,
the residue is of positive value, and is not
foreign to the flour, but composed of the
same salts, practically, which form the ash
of the cereal grains.-Scentifc American.
The Old Reliable ''Horsford's Bread Prep
aration" is made by Prof. Horsford's pro-
cess.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-07-08
BRIEF JoTTINcS.

The centennial hot weather yesterday was
very trying,
The hatters will close to-day at 9 o'clock to
go on their annual excursion.
The July meeting of the w. c. T. U. will
be held at their headquarters ON Friday at
2.30p. m.
The police made a seizure last night of
twenty-three half and three whole barrels of
beer.
Twelve hundred and forty special tickets
were sold from Saccarappa to Portland last
Monday.
Ferry Village Lodge, K. of p. went to
Spurwink yesterday and had an excellent
clambake.
Attention is called to the advertisement of
the Second Parish Sabbath School picnic to
Camp Ellis tomorrow.
A fine silhouette picture of Peleg Wads-
worth, one of the three town selectmen in
1856, has been placed in the City Clerks
Office.
A woman narrowly escaped being run over
by carriage that was on the way to the
fireworks last night. 1t was a ''touch and
go" affair.
There was screen caught fire in the win
= dowef a store opposite Machigonne engine
house last night but the boys extinguished
it before any serious damage was done.
The decorators were busy yesterday re-
moving the decorations from the buildings
and Portland is assuming its usual appear
ance.
Machigonne Engine Company gave English
Jack a supper last evening at Ruby's saloon.
The company escorted him from the engine
house to the saloon. Jack appeared in full
costume.
Yesterday was the hottest day Portland
has experienced for three years. 1t was hot
enough Tuesday but yesterday the mercury
touched go in the house, in the shade, with
breeze blowing directly on the thermometer.
Civil Engineer Jordan has drawn some fine
maps of the country for radius of ten miles
about the Poland Spring House. Every road,
by path, woodland drive, lake, pond or
mountain is shown faithfully. Eyerybody's
house is pictured on the maps.
Thursday night Thomas Barker of Port
land, one of the crew of schooner Andrew j.
Lock, cut his throat while the vessel was off
Block Island. The mate took eight stitches
in the throat and he was taken to New
York hospital He will recover.
The special detective force of Portland
during the centennial consisted of Inspectors
Robinson and Burke Of Boston, ex-Deputy
Sheriffs Wormell of Bethel and True of this
city. They did excellent work and as fast
as the crooks arrived sent them out of
town.
The Old Ninth Maine will have its annual
reunion at Old Orchard Beach July goth.
Owing to an impossibility to hold the re-
union at Ellsworth in June this place is
selected as a resort where all can go and
have a good time. All comrades of the
Ninth are requested to notify every one of
the boys they see and tell all to bring their
wives and children.
A hearing was had at the Angus ia Court
House, Friday and Saturday, before Judge
Danforth, in an equity suit brought by Chas.
ID. York of Gardiner, against David A. Kin
caid and others in Cape Elizabeth, to obtain
a reconveyance of dwelling house and lot
in Gardiner alleged TO be held in trust by the
defendants for the plaintiff. A decision was
rendered in favor of the complainant and
decree for reconveyance of the property with
pOStS
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-07-08
Commercial Travellers,

The Commercial Travellers Association
held a reunion at Long Island yesterday.
They met at Reception Hall about $50
O'Clock, marched to the Falmouth where
their invited guests joined them, and in all
numbering about 200, proceeded to the boat
on Custom House wharf, headed by Chand-
ler's band. The sail to Long Island and the
dinner at Mr.. Cushing's were both enjoyed
in the best possible manner. After the feast
a few informal games of ball were played
and various other amusements INDUCED in.
The steamer Express brought the party to
the city at O'Clock, and headed by Chand-
ler's band, who accompanied them, they
marched to the Falmouth, and then to Re-
ception Hall, where they disbanded The
long linen busters, tall hats and blue badges
worn by the company made the procession
an attractive one. The excursion, to judge
from the frequent cheering, was very sue
cessful. At the island policeman was de-
ceiyed by the make-believe quarreling of
some of the members, and endeavored to
stop the strife. He soon ascertained his
mistake and took the joke in excellent part
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-07-08
Attentions to the Press.

The members of the press committee, and
the press from abroad, are deeply indebted
to President Dewitt of the Union Mutual
Life Insurance Company for his courtesy
during the celebration. He furnished the
use of the handsome store on Exchange
street, fitted it up with tables and chairs,
and provided an abundant supply Of sand
witches and iced lemonade.
President Daveis and the officers of the
Gas Company kindly provided the gas each
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-07-08
Greenwood Garden

Tonight, for the first time at the islands
the Boston Opera Company will produce
Gilbert & Sullivan's charming opera of ''The
Pirates of Penzance," with a strong cast,
fine chorus and the excellent Greenwood
Garden orchestra. This opera has not been
sung here for some time, and will no doubt
receive large patronage. New scenery and
handsome wardrobe have been specially
prepared for this production.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-07-08
a Close Gall.

The bark S. R Lyman of this Port arrived
in the stream yesterday morning from the
West Indies. She reports that on June 9th
when off Cape Hatteras, in the edge of the
Gulf Stream, the vessel going about eight
knots an hour, the second mate, F. W. Lind,
while jibing the spanker boom, was caught
around the ankle by the main sheet and
hauled overheard, where he hung head down.
ward, just above the water. 1t was some
little time before he could be rescued from
his perilous position, and when he was at
last safe on deck again, twas found that the
rope around his ankle had cut into his flesh
nearly to the bone. He will bear the scar of
his terrible experience as long as he lives
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-07-08
C. a. r.
The Special Train for San Francisco.

The following is the schedule time Oh the
special train which will take the veterans
from Portland to San Francisco, July "a:
Leave Portland B. & NJ. Western Division $50
a. M, July 22d.
Leave Boston, Fitchburg Railroad, 4.3o p m''
July 22d.
Arrive at Niagara Falls 8 a. M, July 23d
Leave Niagara Falls at p. M, July 23d.
Arrive in Chicago at 8 a. M, July Gath.
Leave Chicago at p. M, July oath.
Arrive in Council Bluffs, Omaha, at IL a. n''
July 35th.
Leave Council Bluffs, Omaha, at IL noon, July
25th.
Arrive in Denver at 7.3o a. M, July 26th.
Leave Denver at 500 a. M, July 18th.
Arrive in Salt Lake at IL 80 a. m, July goth.
Leave Salt Lake at 7.30 a. M, July 31st.
Arrive in San Francisco at p. M, Aug 1st.
Fare for round trip, $50. Pullman car
each way. $3.50, double berth.
Maine will go solid from East to West.
Information will be cheerfully furnished
by A. M. Sawyer, City Treasures Office.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-07-08
William Smith Rrackett.

William Smith Brackett descendant of
one of the original settlers and owners of
Peaks island, died at $50 o'clock Tuesday
morning. He was attacked four weeks ago
with severe sore throat, which developed
pneumonia Mr.. Bracket was 50 years old.
He left widow and two children, Officer
Bracket of the Portland police and the wife
of Charles Craig of Lynn. Three of his
brothers, Gilman L., John and Henry, reside
on the island and another in Portland. Mr..
Bracket was an honorable and conscientious
man. a good citizen and neighbor and many
friends will mourn his decease
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-07-08
A Lost Bow,

Tuesday afternoon, James P. Emmett, a
boy between nine and ten years old, whose
parents live at No. 125 Washington street.
disappeared and has not since been heard
from. When last seen, the boy was near the
Smaller school, on North street. Young EN-
NETT is of ordinary size for boy of his age
He is very dark and has black hair. He
wore white straw hat, white and blue
check shirt and dark pants. He was bare
footed when he disappeared.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-07-08
Quite a Surprise.

The late foreman of Quinn & Coz boiler
works, Mr. Wright Stafford, was called upon
the other evening by delegation of boiler
makers and presented with handsome sill
yer winding watch and chain, also a
gold cameo scarf pin, as token of their
friendship and good will. Mr.. Stafford was
somewhat taken by surprise, but thanked
the donors heartily for their generosity and
good feeling towards him. After few
musical selections on the piano, the evening
was spent socially. Mr.. Stafford has been
foreman for Quinn & Co.'S for the past nine
wears
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-07-08
Yacht Notes.

The steam yacht FREELY, of Boston, owned
by ]. w. Abbott, from Portland for Essex,
Mass, left Portsmouth lower harbor at $50
o'clock Tuesday morning, and when off
Hampton Beach the end of the propeller
shaft broke off, and with the propeller went
to the bottom. She arrived back at the low
er harbor about noon under sail.
Eleven large yachts, including the magnif-
cent schooner Embassadress, the schooner
Adrienne of Boston and others, sailed from
Portsmouth harbor for the eastward and Mt.
Desert Tuesday.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-07-08
ALetter from ParneIi.

Mayor Chapman has received the follow
ing letter from Charles Stuart Parnell, in re-
ply to the cablegram sent at the great home
rule meeting in this city:
LONDON, June, 1886.
Dear Sir: write, for the purpose of acknowl-
edging, with gratitude and thanks, the important
message which. in behalf of the citizens of Port
land, you cabled to me on the I'd inst. and which
has given all my colleagues and myself much
pleasure and encouragement
am, yours very truly,
CHAs. S. PARNELL.
The Hon. Charles j. Chapman, Mayor, Portland,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-07-08
MUNICIPAL COURT.

BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.
WEDNEsDAY.-Wiiam Harmon. Intoxica-
ton. Five days in county jail.
William p. Golden, William Frazier. Intoxica-
ton Thirty days each in county jail.
George Atus Assault. Four months in county
jail
George Burgess. Assault. Fined So and costs.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-07-08
Through the Notch.

Upon invitation of collector Anderson
large party Of ladies and gentlemen, includ-
ing number of officers from the North
Atlantic Squadron, spent yesterday at the
White Mountains, leaving the city on the
morning train on the Portland & Ogdens-
burg railroad and returning in the evening.
The party dined at the Crawford House, and
two cars were provided for their use on the
froi
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-07-08

At Peake's Island July G, VIM Smith Brackett.
aged SO years months
Funeral on Thursday afternoon at 8 O'clock
from his late residence.
90 In Cape Elizabeth July Alvin R. Paige, aged
:. Funeral on Friday forenoon at 10 O'Clock at
MS late residence, Ferry Village.
90 IN brunswick, July A. Capt Fufus Bisbee, aged
= In Standish, July 2, Alice G., daughter of Lean
II days. O-'0' 0''-'
IN PPhpsburg, July 2, Mrs. Charlotte Wallace,
aged 81 years months
IN Phipsburg, July g. Frank Ortiz, aged IS yrs.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-07-08

Mayor Chapman received letter from
Mr.. Blaine Tuesday, regretting his inability
to attend the centennial.
The following cable despatch was received
from Mr.. J. P. Baxter
LONDON, July 5, 1886.
Mayor Chapman, Portland, Maine:
celebrate in spirit with you Portland's GEN.
tennlal. JAMES z. BAXTER.
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After the exercises Mr.. Came of the commit
tee presented the diplomas accompanying
the presentation with an interesting address,
Principal Sawyer then made few appro-
PIRATE remarks to the class, and after bene-
diction by Rev. Mr.. Munger the audience
was dismissed. The class then rendered
reception to their relatives and friends
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-07-08
A Promising Horse,

AT the races at Saugus, Mass, the brown
mare Carrie T., owned by Mr.. Fred Boucher
of this city, obtained a record of 2.29, and
secured second money in the $50 class. At
the same place, July LIST, Carrie t. won sec
ond money in the 2.32 class.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-07-08
A Collision.

As the steamer City of Richmond was 60
ing from State street wharf to Custom
House wharf Tuesday morning, a fishing
schooner ran into her, knocking a big hole
in the side of the cook room on the steamer
and carrying away the schooner's head gear.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-07-08
PORTLAND AND VICINITY.
NEW ADvERTIsEmENrs TO-DAY

Messrs. e. II. Hartman s. Co., and Clarke.
Dodge & Co. of New York, offer for sale limited
amount of Illinois Central railroad per cent.
leased line stock certificates issued in 1882 in ex-
change for stock of the Chicago, St. Louis and
New Orleans railroad company. These securities
offer an apt illustration of how some of the large
railroads continue by reducing fixed charges, to
earn dividend in spite of competition. The ILL
nois Central railroad company's report for 1888
showed the paymentfor interest of Chicago st.
Louis and New Orleans bonds TO have been ST.,
oS6,203 The funding of over three and one hall
millions of per cent. and s per cent. bonds in
flYes, haS-rednced this to 1919. $50.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-07-08
MAR RACES.

II, In Searboro, June 2e, Edward A. Lothrop and
Miss Cora E. Sanborn
In Buxton, July 3, by Rev. G. w. johnson, Seth
Dyer Of Buxton and Miss Lille G. Hutchins of
Klttery.
In Buxton, July 4, by Rev G. W. johnson, Ru-
of Buxton.