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The Portland daily press., 1886-07-28
BRIEF JoTTlNCS.

The steam yacht Electra and the schooner
yacht Gitana were in the harbor yesterday.
Chandler has received the Folio for
August. 1t is bright and interesting as ever
The races at Canton will be held today
and tomorrow.
The Gray Park Association will hold their
second annual fair the 21st, 22d and 23d of
September.
Northern Lights spread over the sky last
night, and made an agreeable change from
the clouds and fog.
1t is rumored that trotting match between
two noted horses will be held at Presumpscot
Park before long.
On account Of the storm, the Aged Broth
orhood postponed their excursion until Aug
Sd.
The band tournament at Norway, on the
Grand Trunk railroad will take place Tues
day, August oath.
Owing to the weather, the band of the
Tennessee did not play in Deering's Oaks last
night. They will play the first fair night.
General Manager Hickson of the Grand
Trunk line has restored a cut of 10 per cent.
made some months ago in the pay of all en-
ployes of the road.
Quinn & Co. are building tanks for the
Forest Paper Company at Cumberland Mills.
and boilers for the Pondicherry Mills at
Bridgton. They are fitting the boilers of the
Cambridge to the steamer New York.
Capt Davis of the schooner Lucy A. Davis,
which arrived here yesterday, says that a
small school of pilot fish has followed him
for several weeks. They were under his
vessel in New Bedford, and went to Balti-
more with him. From there they followed
him to Portland. They can be seen in the
water by looking over the schooner's rail-
An excursion from Boston to Chautauqua
at an exceptionally low rate has been ar
ranged to accommodate members of the
class of 1886, c. l.. S. c.. and their friends in
New England The date for starting is
August 10, on the 8 p. m. train from the
F1tchburg station. Those desiring to join
the party are requested to write at once to
Rev. b. P. Snow, Willard, Me-, for particu-
lars.
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I'm Insolvency.

Court of Insolvency for the County of Cumberland
State of Maine. July 81, A. ID. 1886.
In case of ERNEST II. BROOKS, Insolyent Deb
tor.
THIS is to give notice, that on the twenty-sev-
j. enth day of July, A. d. 1886, Warrant in In
solvency was issued by Henry G. Peabody, Judge
Of the Court of Insolvency for said County of Cum
berand, against the estate of said
ERNEST H. BROOKS, of Portland,
adiudged to be an Insolvent Debtor, on petition
of said Debtor, which petition was filed on the
twenty-seventh day of July, A. d. 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 a 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 III
said Portland, on the sixth day of September, A
ID. 1885, at ten o'clock in the forenoon.
Given under my hand the date first above writ
ten. ii. Ii. SAhGENl.
Sheriff, as Messenger of the Court of Insolven-
cy for said County of Cumberland
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PERSONAL.

Hon. Hannibal Hamlin, of Bangor, was in
the city yesterday.
Mr.. Michael j. Lynch has been appointed
a clerk in the Portland post office.
Mr.. James Parton, the historian, is at the
Old Orchard House for a few weeks.
e. S. Ridlon and wife and DR.. A. P. Top
lift and wife are spending few days vaca-
ton at the White Mountains
Mr.. A. F. Gerrish, of the Casco National
Bank will be candidate before the Repub-
lican County Convention for Register of
Deeds. Mr.. Gerrish is too well known by
Republicans to require any introduction at
this date, and would make very efficient
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A Hint to Run1seIlers.

In Scotland, where Sunday laws are very
strictly enforced eggs are sometimes served
at the inns to persons who dare not call for
drink" These eggs are full of whskey,
the yolk having been blown out and the IL
quor put in its place. The egg is then her
medically sealed and ready for use.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-28
REPUBLICAN CAUCUSES.
The Republicans of Portland are requested
meet in their several Ward Rooms,
Thursday Evening. July Goth,

at o'clock, to choose seven delegates to attend
the Republican County Convention to be held at
= Reception. Hall, City Building, Portland, on
WEDNESDAY, the 4th day of August, 1886,
at ten O'Clock in the forenoon, to nominate candi
dates for the following offices, to wit:
-Four Senators, Sheriff. Register of Deeds, Coun-
ty Attorney, Clerk of Courts, County Treasurer,
Two County Commissioners. Also to choose a
County Committee for two years, and do any other
business which may properly come before the
Convention.
The delegates so chosen are requested to meet
at the room of the Republican City Committee IL
Market Square, FRIDAY, July &c. at p. m, to
to choose five delegates at large to attend said
County Convention.
Per order of the Republican City Committee.
H. G. BRIGGS, Chairman.
LEROY S. SANBORN, Secretary.
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A Good Record.

Sunday, the 18th inst, Fred E. Warren
started from this city on his bicycle. He
passed that night in Bridgton, leaving there
at 10 O'Clock Monday morning, took dinner at
Fryeburg. Monday afternoon he rode to
North Conway, passing Monday night there.
Tuesday morning he started for the White
Mountain Notch, passed through, and at 3
o'clock arrived at tn Mt. Pleasant House.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-28
MAR RACES.

In Cumberland Mills. July &C. by Rev. E. NJ.
Cousins, Milton L. Clark and Miss Dora Barbour,
both of Westbrook.
In Georgetown, July II, Ichabod o. Cromwell
and Annie NJ. Breason
In Lisbon Falls, July "a, Eshardt Drechsler and
Pauna ShultZ.
In waterville, July II, Chas. S. Chase and Miss
Nettie K. Ladd
In Watervle, July II, Chas. f. Bryant of Wat
eryille and Miss Jennie Mahoan of Fairfield.
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Maine Central Excursion.

The Maine Central and Forest City Steam
boat Company will join in providing a
pleasant excursion from points on the rail
road to Peaks Island Tuesday, August Sd.
Extra attractions will be offered at the rink
and pavilion. Giveen's Band will furnish
music. Dinner will be provided at the Peak s
Island House
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Boat Race In the narbor

Next Friday afternoon, at o'clock, there
will be a working boat race in the harbor be-
tween John Blakenburg and William Ross.
The course will be from Custom House
wharf around Fort Gorges, and the prize
silver cup valued at $40. T. J. Printable
will act as referee.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-28
Delegates at Large.

The Democratic delegates to the Biddeford
convention to be held today, met at No. so
Exchange street last night and elected as
delegates at large George Walker, Elliott
King and Thomas H. Gately.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-28
Crocers' Picnic.

The grocery, provision and fruit dealers OF
Hucksters' Row will go on their annual eX-
cursion to Long Island today, and their
stores will be closed. The committee have
prepared delightful programme, and day
of thorough enjoyment will be the result
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BASE BALL.
The New England League.
GAME TODAY.

GAME TODAY.
The Portlands will play the Lawrences
this afternoon. The game will be called at 3
o'clock. The Lawrences will play here
again tomorrow and the Newburyports Fri
day. Friday will be ladies' day.
Other Games.
At Washington-New Yorks s, Washing
tons 1. Base hitS-New Yorks, 16; Wash
ingtons, 4. Errors New Yorks 5, Wash
ingtons, 6.
AT Boston--Boston-P Philadelphia game post
poned on account of rain,
At NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 4; st. Louis, 1.
At phia-Athletics 6, Loulsyllles 3.
AT Brooklyn-Brooklyns 10; Clnclnnatls,
two.
Cross, late of the Chattanooga, is the man
the Brocktons expect to arrive next week to
take the place of Davis at third base cross
has batting average of 2S7 i'll the Southern
league, and is said to be an excellent f1elder:
Had the Blues not been in the field at all
the New England league contest would pc
even closer than it is. The games won, lost
and per centage would be: Lawrence, Il, ~
and .525; Portland, q, 20 and .512; NeWbury,7
port, %, % and 800; Haverhlll, Il, Y and
'4SS; Brockton, 90. % and 40 journal.
In eight championship games, W. Murphy,
the heavy batter of the Boston Blues, has
made four singles, one double, three triples
and five home runs-13 bits in all.
An application has Eeen made and saccept--
ed from Salem parties to run New England
league team in Salem next season. Inc new
management have nothing to do with the
present management, sand it is understood
that they will build new grounds, the one ON
Bridge street not being large enough for
Them Manager Fessenden also intends to
run ball team here next season, and there
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-28

are prospects of lively times in base ball cir
cles.-[Salem News. ~
O'Connell has been put at the head Of the
Baltimore batting list. He made two MUS III
his first game
ed Yesterday because of the rain.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-28
SU BURRAN NEWS.
YARMOUTH.

A man employed at the mills of the Forest
Paper Company in Yarmouth, Monday
morning fell into one of the watts where the
wood is reduced to pulp by liquids contain
ing large quantity of acid The man was
quickly drawn out but not before his body
was badly Scalded.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-28
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT.

LAW TERM-wEsTERN DISTRICT.
TUEsDAY-The following cases were argued
orally:
Charles Goodridge VS.. Robert M. Forsman ct ais
Symonds g. Libbey.
6. w. Goddard A. A. Strout
Casco National Bank VS.. Fayette Shaw ct ais
W. L. Putnam. III. and I'll. b. Cleaves.
Four cases, one argued, others continued to
abide.
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DEATHS.

In this city, July 27, Edward McAniu, aged
A years.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
In this city. July 81, Mrs. Sarah j., wife of Will
liam III. Roberts, Jr.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
At Long Island. July 20, Iny Alicia, daughter OF
Fred and Ella Robinson, acen 10 months.
In Saco, July 26, Sarah J. Maddox aged 81
years.
In Biddeford, July "a, Jeremiah II. Pierson,
aged so years month.
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foregoing basis as follows:


The County Committee will be in session at the
hall at nine O'Clock in the forenoon on the day Of
the convention to receive the credentials Of dele
gates and attend to such other business as may
be necessary.
Dated at Portland this fifth day of July, A. d.
1886. ISAAC w. DYER, Chairman.
SYLVANUS PORTER, Secretary.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-28

1t is well known that the inhabitants Of many
Eastern nations shield themselves against infec
tious disorders by wearing Aromatic Gums on the
pit of the stomach. Their instincts right, for
strong, permanent odors are antagonstic to the
living germs which canse disease. For this rea-
son Al1cock's Porous Plasters, being composed of
fragrant aromatic gums, are the best safeguard to
wear on the pit of the stomach in Cholera time,
in localities where sewer gas and malaria are
found. They not only prevent infection, but will
cure diarrh@a, dysentery. cholera and bowel
complaints, july26eod&w
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-28

Advice TO Mothers.-MRS. WINSLOW'S
SOOTHING SYRUP should always be used when
children are cutting teeth. 1t relieves the little
sufferer at once; itproduces natural, quiet sleep by
relieving the child from PAIN and the little cherub
awakes as 'bright as button" 1t is very pleas
ant to taste. 1t soothes the child, softens the
gums, allays all pain, relieves wind regulates the
bowels, and is the best known remedy for diar-
rh@a, whether arising from teething or other
causes. twenty-five cents bottle.
ian16 SM&W&w1y
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For SaIe-ssFewacres."

TIME HOMESTEAD AT PENNINGTON, ME-,
SO long occupied by the late Jacob Abbott
and his sisters, is now offered for sale me prop
erty consists OF roomy and rambling old fash
ioned Cottage with outbuildings containing In all
fifteen or more rooms, and something over Two
acres of land, charmngy situated Just outside the
Village. and combining secluson with convenience
in an unusual degree The house is home-like and
comfortable and the grounds, richly endowed py
nature, and ingeniously improved by Mr.. Abbott
himself, are adorned with paths terraces, groves,
hedges, seats, arbors and magnificent elms; The
beauties Of Pennington, its excellent school PRIV
ileges, the famed loneliness q tne SANDY hl ras
Old Blue and other pleasure resorts in Western
Maine make "Fewacres," even apart from It's as
sociations, sngnarly desirable estate ior IAN
iIy wishing a summer abode or country residence
all the year round Price So, 500. Address the ex-
ecutor EDWARD ABBOTT,
III Damn Street Cambridge, Mass
:,.oo dive
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Wednesday, the 4th day of August, 1886,

at ten o'clock in the forenoon, to nominate candi
dates for the following offices, to wit:
-Four Senators, Sheriff, Register OF Deeds Coun-
ty Attorney, Clerk of Courts, County Treasurer,
Two County Commissioners. Also to choose a
County Committee for two years, and do any other
business which may properly come before the
Convention.
The basis representation will be one delegate
for each city and town, and one in addition for
each seyenty-fve Republican votes cast for Gov
ernor at the last State election, and one delegate
for fraction of forty votes.
The delegates have been apportioned upon the
fnraqninr basis as follows.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-28
ms Cough BaIsam still

"Adamson's Cough BaIsam still
continues to sell better with us than any other
cough preparations in fact we sell more of it than
all others together. 1t sells itself.
~. w. PERKINS & Co.,
"Wholesale Druggists, Portland, Me-"
inIv0R MW&S&w
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SM&W&w1y

THE U. S. Business Directory for 1886 is now
issued, containing classified lists of manufacture
crs merchants. and dealers in all lines of trade.
This book ranks next in Importance to the best
Mercantile Agency Reference Books. Price $40.
American Reporter Co., e5 Duane ST., New York.
iuly2l DIST
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-28

F. 0. Bailey & Co., win sell at 10 a. M, and 2.30
p. M, today large stock Of Mems Youths and
Boys Clothing, Show Cases, ETC.. See notice in
auction column
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DOHG IUTStL VI
July274A
d&w1w

Pain from indigestion, dyspepsia, and too hearty
eating is relieved at once by taking one of Carriers
Little Liver Pills Immediately after dinner.
Don't forget this.
July271 j d&w1w
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GRAND CANTONRIDGELY No. 2,LO.O.F.

A SPECIAL MEETING of Grand Canton Ridge
"A ly, No. 2, will be held at Encampment Hall,
Friday Evening at s O'Clock sharp, to make ar
rangements to attend the celebration at Boston IN
September also for an election of officers, to fill va
caIcies and officers for the third component Canton
Every member is particularly requested to be pre-
sent. Per order, FRANK l.. MOSELEY,
A IT. THOMPSON Commandant.
Clerk iy28d3t
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PERFUME RY.

Bay Rum, Park & Tilfords Importans.49c 4"
Toilet and Bathing Sponges, imported by Park &
Tilford, and guaranteed pure and Clean Price 20
cents to S1.0O.
Hair Brushes of our own Importation; reliable
qualities at reasonable prices.
Tooth Brushes of best French make, IA, 10 and
20 cents.
Large assortment Manicure Goods.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-28

Below we publish list of our retail prices for
irstclass Toilet articles. We buy these goods d.
rect from the manufacturers or Of their agents in
this country, and in quantities which enable us to
sell at very low prices and still make fair profit.
We have no facilities for adulterating goods or OBJ
tanning articles which are not genuine and clean.
Comparison solicited, and money cheerfully re-
funding on articles not proving satisfactory.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-28
All Run Down

From the weakening effects of warm weather, by
hard work, or from a long illness, you need good
tonic and blood purifier like Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Ii you have never tried this peculiar medicine do
now. 1t will give you strength and appetite.
Hoods Sarsaparilla gave me new life, and
restored me to my wonted health and strength"
WILLIAM II. CLoUGH, Titon, N. Ii.
Given Up To Die
II was completely run down, and was for nearly
four years under medical treatment, being given
up to die by physicians. My mother urged me
to take Hoods Sarsaparilla. At last / consented,
and have never taken any thing which helped
me as much as Hoods Sarsaparilla, which re-
stored me to health and yigor. / have been
taking it about four months and am now a diff
ferent being | can work all day with very little
fatigue recommend it to any one whose system
A Good Appetite
"When I bought Hoods Sarsaparla 1 made a
good investment of one dollar in medicine for the
first time. 1t has driven off rheumatism and i'm
proved my appetite so much that my boarding
mistress says must keepit locked up or she will
be Obliged to raise my. board with every other
boarder that takes Hoods SarSaparilla.o THOMAS
ave all like Hoods Sarsaparilla, it is so
strengthening LIZZIE BALFoUR, Auburn, r. L.
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Sold by all druggists. 81 six for S. Prepared only
by G. l. HOOD CO., Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar.
april d&w1ynrm
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PER CENT Security three times loan
Coz nH--r Enferest semi annual,
- IA = Is and paid at your h0me-all
49, loans guarantecd-by the MinueaP"l s
Eguitabse Investment Co., which has paid
IN capital of $50, 900. You will have no taxes to
nav. no foreclosure suits, and your interest and
principle will be paid promptly, Send for REFER
ences, ETC., if you have money to loan
c. @. MAREN,
Pres,t ard Man'r,
Lock Box 3g2, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
irog eodSw1m
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THE STATE.
KENNEBEc COUNTY.

Mr.. Geo. Stilphen of Dresden, while I'M
loading hay last Wednesday, met with a
serious accident. While attempting to lower
himself from the NOW to the rack, he fell,
bone in several places, also injuring him in
ternally. He is recovering under skilful
treatment
PENoBsCoT COUNTY.
Tie Wing says that new industry has
commenced along the line of the Bangor and
PiScataquis road. 1t is the shipping of fir
boughs for pillows. Thus far seven and
one-half tons have been sent from Sebec
alone to parties in Boston.
The members of Union Hose Company Of
Bangor expect to go to Halifax shortly to a
freman'S tournament.
A. j. Darling, Esq, the Fish and Game
Warden at Enfield, seized fish net there
at a late hour Sunday, evening, 1t had been
set in Cold Stream Pond waters by parties
from Brewer and elsewhere to destroy the
white perch Near the net was the sail boat
Ripple and a row boat the owner of which
the warden claims to know All of the
articles are to be claimed for the State, and
the parties, as soon as convinced, dealt with
according to law.
SOMERSET COUNTY.
Last week Mr.. Henry Fogg of Fairfield,
while looking after numbering interests up
the Kennebec river was run into by team
and seriously injured internally. For time
his life was despaired of. He was moved to
his home after few days and is now con-
sidered out Of danger.
The steamer Percy V. of the Bath and
Fort Popham line lost her propeller by the
breaking of her shaft while on her down
trip last Friday. The disaster occurred
when the steamer was off Phipsburg Center.
The steamer will be towed to Bath and
placed on the marine railway, where she will
be supplied with a new wheel and shaft. 1t
will take week to make the necessary re-
pairs
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-28
REPUBLICAN COUNTY CONVENTION.

The Republicans of Cumberland County are
hereby requested to send Delegates to County
Convention to be held at
Reception Hall, City Building,
PORTLAND,
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Hoyt, Fogg & Donham.

A meeting of the creditors of the firm of
Hoyt, Fogg & Donham was held yesterday
afternoon and was largely attended. Byron
D. Verrill, Esq, the assignee of the firm, read
a statement of their liabilities and assets
from which is taken the following summary:
LIABILITIES.
None obligations. .....................S1 SIT ,O56.O6
Merchandise. notes and drafts. 2,695.74
open accounts. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 4,l7663
Total liabilities $24, 12S.43
ASSETS.
CdSI ................ ......-.............S 664oI
Dtock Iz,46664
Furniture and fixtures. 325.85
Due In open accounts. 6,51422
The materials and copyright of the Maine
State year book, stereotype plates, interest
and tax tables and half interest in a black
board patent are included in the assets. No
value is estimated in this property. The in
terest and tax tables are subject to the order
of Mr., j. III. Sawyer, one of the creditors.
On the part of the creditors committee
was appointed to confer with the assignee
and the members of the firm and see what
steps can be taken to settle the difficulty and
enable the firm to continue the business.
The committee is composed of Messrs. Geo.
III. Watkins, Prentiss Loring, VIM. E. Goold,
A. w Coombs and IT. w Richardson
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-02-25
BERKELEY COUNT ITEMS.

From the N1ie,maa.
Colston and Simpson have sold the house
and loo on John street, owned by Phillip
Showers Co Lewis Bell
Mr.. John ID. Small has purchased the old
n. II. Boyd property, from Mr.. d. \. Wal.
ker located at the Biz Spring
From tho Independent.
Last Wednesday night Mr.. Jos. Thatch-
or had q valuable dark bay horse stolen
from his stable in iledgesviIle district. The
Berkeley County Society for the detection
Of horse thieves offers q reward of 500 for
the apprehension and conviction of the
thief and The recovery of the horse.
Nr. John Burns, while engaged In deliy-
eriug corn on b. * o. cars at kearneysville
on Thursday last, had his new farm wagon
broken mp. and came near losing his hOrses
and being injured himself The place of
unloading is very dangerous, being "a wall
about seven feet high a passing train
frightened tbe horses aud over went horses,
owaer. wagon and eighty Dushel, of corn.
The wagon IS complete wreck and is loss
OF abou, 500 Co Mr. Burns The b. Il O..
should make that place more secure.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-02-25
WLNCHESTER ITEMS

From the Winchester Ncrs:
Nr Z. G. Jordan, who was quite IN in
Washington, has arrived at home He is
still IL. but improving.
Frieucs i'm Winchester have been inform
cd of the death of Mr.. G.. Toler Wolfe, in
Texas, at am advanced age Mr.. Wolfe was
the oldest actor in the United States.
Mr. Samuel L. Larew. Treasurer of Win
chester, who was stricken with paralysis
some weeks since, died at his residence in
this place last Tuesday, shortly after noon,
aged 81 years.
Our old and esteemed friend, Mr.. Michael
Hassett. is the greatest walker hereabouts.
He has been track-walker on the B. x O.
Road for Is wears, and walks about 1000
miles year Tn the Is years he has walk
ed 10000 miles, enough 90 put a girdle
about the globe twice with 10000 miles to
spare. Long may he wave and walk too