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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-27
BRIEF JoTrlNcs.

The schooner yacht Intrepid of New
York was in the harbor yesterday.
The yacht Maggie, with the Casco Yacht
club aboard, arrived at Bar Harbor, We'd
nesday.
The merchants view the paving of Com
mercial street, near Union, with granite
blocks, with great pleasure.
On and after today the car which leaves
Munjoy Hill at 9.45 and Market Square at 10
p. M, will run to Congress street station,
The Lutheran church of this city had a
picnic at Long Island yesterday. They were
carried to and from the islands on the boats
of the Forest City line of steamers.
We have received from Stephen Berry the
proceedings of the thirty-ffth annual con-
clave of the Grand Commandery of Maine, a
very neatly printed pamphlet of 1876 pages.
One of the little girls who received doll
at Greenwood Garden Wednesday, on board
ing the steamer Cadet, tied a string to the
dolls head and hauled it behind all the way
home.
There will be another of those delightful
band concerts and sails by the steamer For
est City and Chambers band tomorrow. the
boat leaving Custom House wharf at 2.15 p.
m. and returning about p. IN.
The city was infested with swarms of
small flies last evening. The insects could be
seen in great numbers around the electric
lights and in places covered the sidewalks
besides making themselves at home in the
stores In the western part of the city, there
were great many toads doing their best to
exterminate the flies
The bark Onaway of Portland, Captain
Cricket, which arrived at New York yes.
terday, from Pisagua, Chill, made the run
in sc days, a very fast passage. The same
vessel made the outward passage from New
York to Valparaiso in 70 days, which is ac-
knowledged to be the fastest passage on re-
cord, beating the previous best record of 70
days, made by the ship Magellan.
The yard adjoining the Maine Central
Railroads offices in this city presents a
handsome appearance. The sides of the
buildings surrounding the yard on three
sides are covered with evergreen. and
handsome fence is being erected on the
street line. A large fountain has been
placed in the centre of the carefully trimmed
lawn and near it, in large white stones set
in the grass is spelt the name of the rail-
rnqd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-27
STATE POLITICS.

CITIZEN CANDIDATE IN SACo.
Joseph T. GRAHAM has been nominated as
citizens candidate to the Legislature from
Saco.
CAUCUS AT vINALHAvEN.
Thomas j. Lyons has been nominated for
Representative to the Legislature by the
Republicans of VinalhaYen.
KNOX COUNTY REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.
AT the Republican County Convention
held at Rockland, Thursday, 115 delegates
were present out of III, the total number. S.
w. Jones of Union was chairman; DR.. J. E.
Walker of Thomaston and A. P. st. Clair of
Hope secretaries The following are the
nominations:
Register of Deeds-W. A. Barker, Rockland
County Attorney-J. H. H HeWett ThomaSton.
Sheriff-A. j. Crockett, Rockland
County Treasurer-E. D. Graves Rockand.
County MISREPRESENTATION Beverage,
North Haven, for the long term; A. w. Rivers,
Cushing, for the short term.
The resolutions affirmed faith in the Re
publican principles as embodied in the State
platform, and cordially endorsed the letter
of acceptance of Hon. j. r. Bodwell, espec-
tally the paragraphs relating to labor and
prohibition questions.
Hon. N. Dingley, Jr., addressed a large
audience in the afternoon, and Senator Frye
in the evening
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-27
SUBURBAN NEWS.
SACCARAPpA

/ Wednesday was gala day at Long Island
for the merchants and business men of this
village, Cumberland Mills, and other vii
lagos in the town of Westbrook. Notwith-
standing the unpropitious look of the sky.
in the morning, there were upwards of one
hundred jolly fellows at the station, fully
equipped for the days sports. They were
joined at Cumberland Mills by others.
Superintendent Peters of the Portland and
Rochester road furnished transportation at
low rates for the round trip, including
steamboat fair on Forest city line
Upon arrival at the landing, on the island
the company constituted themselves "the
Westbrook Merchants Association" The
excursionists were called to order by Mr.. w.
w. Cutler and Mr.. B. f. Roberts was ap-
pointed president of the day. Mr.. Roberts
accepted the Office with appropriate remarks
The following permanent officers were cleo
ted: L. W. Edwards, Esq, president; Kim
ball Eastman, F. X. Girard, w. w. Cutler,
vice presidents; A. B. Winslow, secretary
and treasurer. The board of officers were
constituted committee of arrangements
for the day and for the annual excursion in
1887.
by vote OF the ASSOCIATION the members of
the 32d Maine Regiment were invited to par
ticipate with them in the pastimes of the
day. A vote of thanks was presented to Mr.
Howard E. Soule, Twitchell, Champlain &
Co., Lowell & johnson and f. A. Smith &
Co., for liberal donations of fruit. pastry,
cigars, &c.
Applications for honorary membership
were placed in the hands of the officers for
their immediate action. The meeting adj
journed to assemble at such time and place
as the committee Of arrangements should
specify.
The day was spent in ball playing, boat
ing, fishing and in such manner as best suit
ed the inclinatlons of the 'boys." They all
returned to their homes the happier for
closing their stores and taking "day off.
The wives and daughters who were left at
home thought it little selfish on the part of
the "inen folks" to have good time all to
themselves, and they talked tie matter over
after the train had departed. They organ
ized secret society under the name of the
'Astor Club" and stored their baskets with
good things The matter was all kept dark
from the members of the Merchants Assoc
citation, and yesterday morning the station
was filled with members of the club ready to
take passage for Portland and Peaks Island
for a days enjoyment, all to themselves.
Without going into the detail of their pro-
ceeding it is sufficient to say they were sue
cessful in their undertakings and had a de-
lightful time. K.
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THINGS UNUSUAL.
WALDO'S SMART OLD LADIES.
Ralfast Tnu,-na1

Belfast journal.
Mrs. Margaret Kilman of Prospect, 81
years old last April. walked two miles last
week to visit her daughter who is nearly rs
years old, paid her visit and walked back the
same day.
Mrs. Judith Rich, the oldest woman in
Belfast, celebrated the Gath anniversary of
her birth ON Thursday last, when many of
her friends called on her. Mrs. Rich is in
good health is a great reader, and converses
intelligently lon the current topics of the
day.
SUMMER VISITORS AT OUR sEAsHoRE.
Thomasten Herald.
Potato bugs are frequently seen walking
on our sidewalks.
THE QUILT RECORD BROKEN.
Madison Bulletin.
Miss Minnie Oliver of West Mills has
made quilt which contains 1920 pieces, no
two of which are alike. The quilt is said to
be very pretty and is a work upon which
Miss Oliver has been engaged some three
years. Who can beat this record?
A RECEPTION AT 104
Somerset Reporter.
On the sixth day of September Mrs Susan
Bunker will be one hundred and four years
of age. On that day she will hold her birth
day reception, at the residence of Benjamin
Moody in Harmony village. and will be
pleased to converse with all who may honor
her with their presence.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-27
sAcApAhoc S. J. COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE FOSTER.
Reported for the Press.1

BATH, Aug. 20.
In the case before reported of State VS.. Taylor
the jury returned guilty of assault upon Silas
? Adams, but not upon his son. The jury were out
six hours on this case.
The case of Jordan and others VS.. Lemuel
Soule was pnt on trial and afterwards withdrawn
from the jury, and is to be taken up to the law
court. This case is where several men were in
tereSt in the ice business at Harpswell and after
running it a few years at a loss, this suit was
brought to wind up the business.
There is now on trial, having commenced yes
terday the case of the State VS.. Mrs. Nora Ann
Rookie for placing Paris green in spring on the
premises OF Mrs. Mary j. Hill, her neghor Coun-
ty Attorney Buker conducts the prosecution, and
W. Gilbert appears for the respondents
The prosecution has introduced the testimony
of a large number of Enthusiastically neighbors
of Mrs. Rookie between whom and Mrs. Rookie there
appears 10 have been ill-feelng, and, in some in
stances quarrel. In spirit of revenge, it is
charged that Mrs. Rookie had attempted to poison
the water, that was in use by her neighbors. The
testimony shows that the husband Of Mrs. Rookie
had Paris green on hand for the purpose of de-
stroying potato bugs on his premises, and that a
green substance had been discovered on the sur
face of the water in the spring RESEMBLING Paris
green, and that the same had been seen on the
bottom of the spring. Up to the time of this
writing no direct evidence has been brought to
bear directly upon the actual guilt Of the accused
woman, nor that any one had been poisoned. The
scene of the trouble is at the north end of Bath.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
PORTLAND THEATRE. Ri

Dopr1AND THEATRE. Roy"
Pohi. 4a for .sPecksatlrda --as
which will show az ms 4hat city: sIf every
quite largproduct0n in sass Of last evening
ssSSdy in thsesdiiffflciently long and loud to
[ did-~o1east one pound of flesh, it certainly
-lyas not the fault of the play"
Wednesday night the regular season will
begin with Thatcher, Primrose Il Vests
Minstrels one of the strongest organizations
of the kind ever before the public. There
are 80 leading artists of the "black cork pro-
fession," and all the great features of last
season will be reproduced, the evening clos
ing with Marbles burlesque, ''The Cackling
Hen" The seats will be sold Monday
The new cloak room at the theatre is a
great addition. 1t has been necessity for
long time.
Myra Goodwin will be one of the attrac-
lions at Portland Theatre soon.
''BILLEE TAYLOR"
Yesterday afternoon the comic opera Of
'Billee Taylor" was presented before very
large audience at the opera house in Green
wood Garden, and for first performance
ran remarkably smooth Much interest was
felt in the new artist whom Mr.. Knowlton
had engaged to perform the part of
Billee Taylor, all and were pleased
when Mr. Alexander Bell, the fine tenor
singer, made his appearance upon the stage.
Miss Brown, as Phoebe Fairleigh, was excel
lent, and her fine voice ,ras heard to advan-
tage. The Eliza Dabsey of Miss Russell was
very amusing and her singing was much en-
Joyed. Miss Minnie Conner as Arabella
Lane sang and acted the part well, and the
Susan OF Miss Hazel Blake was capital. Mr..
Wilkinson as the old salt, Ben Barnacle, was
up to his usual standard of excellence. and
his song of "All on Account of Eliza"
brought him an encore. Crab, the unfor-
tunate villain, was depicted by Mr.. Albert
Lang and he gave an artistic rendering of
the part The Captain Flapper of Mr.. Stat
terry and the Sir Mincing Lane of Mr.. Ma
honey were painstaking efforts, and Misses
Libby, Hilton and Sanderson were perfect
as usual. Prof. Wright's orchestra and Miss
Dudley as accompanist gave the instru-
mental music of the opera in fine manner.
All boys of 10 years of age and under who
attend the Garden today, will have a chance
in six prizes which are to be drawn for
NOTES.
MIR. Stockbridge has engaged Fraulein Lii
Lehman, prima donna soprano Of the New
York Metropolitan Opera Company, for one
appearance in the Stockbridge Course the
coming season, at an expense of $500. Frau
lein Lehman is from the Grand Opera
House, Berlin
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-27
Who Owns the Sea.

To the Editor of the Press:
Apropos of General Gibson's remark at
Sebago that he wanted to know who owns
the sea-" Hosea Biglow's observation would
seem to be a sufficient answer:
"WE oaun the ocean tn, John
You must not take it hard,
Ii we can't think with you John,
It's jest your own back yard.
Old Uncle s., says he, Il guess
Eff thets his claim SEE he
The fencin' stuff II cost enough
To bust up friend j. B.
EZ wal as you IN me!"
However moderately and modestly Mr..
Blaine may speak, his words will have great
weight, not alone in Maine but all through
the country, 'sfor he speaketh as one that
has authority and not as the scribes,' and
besides, 1.-The common people hear him
gladly" n
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-27
Excursion to Thomaston.

Some years ago the Maine Central and
Knox & Lincoln railroads organized series
of annual excursions to Rockland and Thorn
aston from Portland, Lewiston, Augusta and
way stations, that have become very popu-
lar. This year the trip will be made tomor-
row. Not only do the excursionists enjoy a
delightful ride and obtain all the benefits of
a days outing at small price, but by ar
engagements with the warden of the State
prison at Thomaston, opportunity is afford
ed, free of charge, to visit every department
of that institution. The amusement column
will give the dates of the departure and re-
turn of trains and the price of tickets. At
the Knox Hotel in Thomaston, visitors will
receive every attention.
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Of Interest to horsemen,

The following Portland horses are entered
to take part in the races at the New England
Fair: Carrie T. Mikado and Nellie M.
Jack Spratt is not entered in any races as
yet. He is trotting very fast in exercise.
He made a mile at Presumpscot a few days
ago in 226.
Maud S. was driven mile to wagon a few
days ago in 2144. She is driven without toe
weights and goes very level.
1t is rumored that one of the VaRderbilts
is trying to purchase the stallion Glenarm,
owned by Mr.. C. P. Drake of Lewiston
The New England Fair will open at Ban
gor, August 31st.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-27
List of Patents

Issued to Maine inventors for the week end
ing Aug. "a, 1886:
Edward B. Allen, Portland, assignor to j.
W. Brooks, trustee, Cambridge, Mass, heel
loading machine.
William Kerr, Saccarappa, machine for
separating and drying warps after being
dyed.
Danyille Thurlow, Gardiner, thill support
er.
Ruel W. Woodman, Bar Mills, knock-down
bed bottom. 80
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-27
New England Fair Trains.

A noticeable feature of the time table of
the Maine Central railroad for the week of
the New England Fair at Bangor is that on
each day the train leaving Portland at 6.45
a. m. will run through to Bangor This
arrangement will enable Portland people to
spend the afternoon of any day at the fair
and arrive home at o'clock the next
nnrniIlp
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Death of Reuben Higgins.

Reuben Higgins of Cape Elizabeth was
found dead in his bed yesterday morning.
He was at Old Orchard Wednesday, and re-
turned at night apparently as well as ever.
The doctors say the cause of his death was
heart disease. He was formerly county
commissioner His age was about Is years.
He leaves window.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-27
Merchants, cIambake

Members of the Board of Trade and Mer-
chants Exchange, who contemplate attend
ing the clambake at Great Chebeague tomor-
row, should secure their tickets at Cnce Not
only will first class bake be provided by
jerks, but capital dinner also for those
who don't eat clans. Tickets can be pro-
cured at the Exchange A large number of
ladies will participate in the excursion,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-27
Rumford Falls and DixfieId.

Our readers will bear in mind that the sec.
ond of those delightful excursions over the
Rumford Falls and Buckfeld Railroad to
Rumford Falls and Dixfeld will come off to-
morrow. All who went ON the last excur-
sion were delighted and say it is one of the
most enjoyable they ever experienced. The
announcement column will give full partic-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-27
Boston Needle Case COMPANY,

The Boston Needle Case Company has
been formed for the purpose of manufacture
ing and selling patent needle cases and other
patented articles and the buying and selling
of patents and patent rights. The following
are the officers:
President-Granville Parks.
Treasurer-George w. Ledyard
DirectOrS-GranviIle Parks, George w. Led
yard, Granville H. Parks, Frederick NJ. Smith
Seth L. Larrabee
Capital stock, $15O.OOO: paid in nothing.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-27
DEATHS.

In this city, Aug. 26, Carlotta L. oldest daugh.
ter of Mary and the late j. r. Gribbin, aged 1S
years. [Other papers copy]
In Cape Elizabeth, Aug. &c. Reuben Higgins,
aged rs years months.
Prayers Sunday afternoon at 1.30 o'clock, at
his late residence. Funeral service at 230 o'clk,
from Free Baptist Church.
In Ferry Village. Aug 26, Edward Cleveland
son of f. j. and Annie Colt. aged year 8 months.
In Deering, Aug. %, William r. Mitchell, aged
"a years.
Funeral on Sunday afternoon at 1 O'Clock, at
his late residence. Burial private.
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In Insolvency,

In Insolvency.
Court of Insolvency for the County of Cumberland,
State of Maine. August 26, A. ID. 1886.
In case of HORACE G. MOVES, Insolvent
Deb tor.
THIS is to give notice, that on the twenty-ffth
Il day of August, A. d. 1886, a Warrant in In
solyency was issued by Henry C. Peabody, Judge
of the Court of Insolvency for said County of Cum
berland against the estate of said
HORACE G. MOVES of Portland,
adjudged to be an Insolvent Debtor, on petition
of Magee Furnace Company, Nathan and Henry
B. Cleayes and Manfred M. Riggs, creditors
sixteenth day of August A. ID. 1886, to which
date interest ON claims is to be computed.
That the payment of any debts to or by said
Debtor, and the transfer and delivery ofany prop
erty by him are forbidden by law.
That meeting of the Creditors of said Debtor,
to prove their debts and choose one or more as
signees of his estate, will be held at a Court of
Insolvency to be holden at Probate Court Room in
said Portland, on the sixth day of September A.
ID. 1886, at ten O'Clock in the forenoon.
Given under my hand the date first above writ
ten. III. r. SARGENT.
Sheriff, as Messenger of the Court of Insolven-
cy for said County of Cumberland.
aug27&sep3
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Good Time by Portland Horses.

Yesterday morning at Presumpscot Parl
Charles Record drove Fred Bouchers mar
Carrie T. mile in 2.2S. L. p. Hawkins
stallion Mikado, driven by Mr.. Record, trot
ted a mile in 1921 the same forenoon.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-27
RAILWAY MATTERS.

THE NEW PrTTsFIELD & MAITLAND ROAD.
Ground on the new Pittsiield q Hartland
10th. The contractors expect to have thirty
miles of the road ready for the rails in thirty
days, ana the road from Pittsfield to Hart
land ready for the rails before heavy frostS.
Trains are expected to be run before winter.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-27
BUSINESS CHANCES.

1NOR sALE-Paint. Artist Materials and
paper hanging store in lively MISUNDERSTANDING
town ON Boston and A. r. between nI
$780, This is rare chance for practical pam
er or paper hanger. BRITAIN ~ IHE " ,,
Auctoneers, 339 washington Street Boston eiass
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-27
A Heavy Purchase.

1t was openly stated on the street in Mon
treal, Wednesday afternoon, that if the
Allans get the Atlantic mail contract, they
propose to buy the Arizona, City of Rome
and other crack Atlantic boats,
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
ADVERTISEMENTS
What Noted Chemists Say.

Boston, Feb Ii, 1886
IT have made careful examination OF a sample OF
the Congress Yeast Powder purchased by me in the open
market. find it to be pure Cream OF Tartar ana BIZ
carbonate OF Soda yeast powder. free from Alun Le
Phosphates, Ammonia, or any injurious ingredients,
81 have also examined the several articles from Wnlc
the powder is made and find them to be pure and Tree
from injurious substances The powder is well made
and yields $50 cubic inches of for each ounce OF the
powder used. s. z. SHARPLES,
Massachusetts, State Assayer.'
Portland, Feb 4, 1885,
II have Analysed sample can Of your Congress Yeast
Powder purchased in open market. 1t contains Alum
Ammonia Lime, Phosphate mineral substances OF any
kind tits composed of the best materials in the proper
equivalent proportions to produce large quantity of
gas. The gas wholly produced by the union of pure
Cream of Tartar with BcarbOnate of Soda.
FRANK L. BARTLETT,
Maine State Assayer.
Providence July 10, 1885,
II have carefully analysed sample of Congress Yeast
Powder purchased from grocer in this city, and sub
nit the following report:
81 find the Congress Yeast Powder entirely free from
Alum, Ammonia Phosphates. 1t is excellent prepar-
alton and be recommended healthful effective
and reliable baking powder.
EDWIN e. CALDER,
Rhode Island State Assayer.
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cortland RusIness coIIepe

Grays Business College win begin its ev-
ening sessions September LIST, as stated in
the advertisement All who desire
thorough business education cannot do better
than improve this opportunity.
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Knights of Pxthias

The Pythian Herald for August has been
received and is an extremely interesting
number.
Grand Chancellor Frank M. Mcdonald of
Minnesota is a candidate for State auditor
in the coming fall election. He is a Maine
boy and went from this locality
- From the semi-annual reports of the
subordinate lodges for the term ending
June 80, 1886, we gather the following: .
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-27
MARI RACES.

In Gorham, Augs25, by Rev. II. S. Huntington
Herbert IL. Huntoon and Miss Georgia A. Rounds
both of Buxton. c,t p
In Biddeford, Aug. %, Charles BonSer of Bidde
ford and Miss frankie Flagg of Machias.
In Sanford, Aug. IL, Clarence B. Taylor and
Miss Nettie b. Garvin
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AGENTS WANTED.

WANTED-A few experienced agents IN
w Portland and vicinity to engage III u
the sale of a work ON Labor and Capltai,
issued at immense expense, and written by Ih ,e
superior to Grants Memoirs in point of sales
For tull particulars, terms &c. address A. M
BRiDGMAN & CO., IS Doane Street, Boston.
State experience. aug26du
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MISCELLANEOUS.

HAVE the largest and best stock of Boots
Il and Shoes east of Boston, and will sell them at
very low rates; also ON hand stock of odds and
ends msfts, and shop worn boots at half price
and less. NJ G. PALMER, 541 Congress street.
25-1
NOTICE-LEWIS T. TODD has removed to
IN j. NJ Todd's, corner of Middle and Exchange
Streets. PAL