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The Portland daily press., 1888-07-13
NEW ADvERTIsEmENTs.
PROTECT OUR BREAD.

The machinery of the law cannot be put at work too
speedily vigorously against the wholesale adultera
on of the things Both the health and the pockets
OF the people demand protection.
There is article of food in general wckedy
adulterated than the lower grades of baking powder
These baking powders contain either lime, which,
introduced into the system in free quantities.
serious disorders of the Kidneys alum corrosive poison
or lime phophates and suphates which condemned by
physicians deleerious their effect when taken under
certain physical conditions.
For raising bread biscuit other food only the very
best and purest baking powder should be employed
The absolute purity of the Royal Baking Powder
makes it prominently the most useful and wholesome
eavening agent known Containing lime alum phos-
phate other mpurity it leaves alkaline acid resi-
dunn in the food and its nsures pure light and
bread biscuit and cake that perfectly dgestble and
wholesome whether hot cod fresh stale Its eaven
ing power has been determined the highest whenever
by official authority and all chemists writer's on food
hygiene commend it for its sterling qualities
The sale of adulterated baking powders has been pro-
hbited by statute in several localities 1t will be the
interests of the public health when their sale made
misdemeanor every where and the penalties the law are
rigdly enforced
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-13
DEATHS.

In this city, July IL, John B. knight, aged S3
years months.
Funeral this Friday afternoon at o'clock at
his late residence. 206 Danfcrth street. The Aged
Brotherhood are invited to atteud
In this city, July IL, Catharine wife Of Simon L.
Niles, aged so years
Boston and Dover papers please copy.
Notice of funeral hereafter
In this city, July IL, Mary r., daughter Of Edw.
and Catharine Doran, aged IA years months.
Notice of funeral hereafter.1
In Willard, Q. E., July IL, Elizabeth Frances,
wife OF Capt. William I. Bacon, aged 54 years 4
months 16 days.
[FuneraI on Saturday forenoon at 10 O'Clock,
from her late residence, No. A Monument street.
citv Burial private.
In Saccarappa, July IL, Mrs. Sally whidden,
WIDOW OF laLe John Whidden. aged 10 years
Funeral on Saturday forenoon at 10 O'Clock
from the residence of Mrs. Emma w. Lane, So
Main street.
In Lewiston, July IL, James j. Lamb, formerly
OF Windham, aged 81 years months.
In Harpswell. July 6,lNathanie z. Bibber, aged
80 years.
In Freeport, July 8. Phebe L. Davis, aged 60
years.
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-13
Fryeburg News.

The annual meeting of the Fryeburg Tenn
perance Association was held on Sunday
evening at the Methodist church. The ac-
dress was delivered by the parter of the
church, Rev. j. NJ. Woodbury.. The follow
ing officers were elected for the ensuing year
President-B, w. Sawyer,
j. L. Shedd
Secretary and Treasurer-Miss Alice Evans.
Executive Committee - Rev. Messrs. b. w.
Stone, W. f. Livingstone J. NJ. Woodbury. o. +.
Alvord.
Miss M. K. Warren.
A series OF showers passed over this village
on Wednesday evening. beginning at 7.3C
o'clock The heaviest came between 10 and
II o'clock and was accompanied by much
wind. vivid lightning and heavy thunder,
The rain poured in torrents for short time.
large amount of hay was damaged by these
showers. Cool weather prevailed yesterday
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-13
MAINE CENTRAL MEETING.
The Directors Accept the ogdens.
burg Lease

A meeting of the Maine Central directors
was held at the Union Railway Station, yes
terday. President Sewall in the chair. Those
present were N. G. Bradley, of Boston; H.
n. Jose, of Portland; w. G. Davis, of Port
land; Amos Paul, of South Newmarket, N.
H.; George G. Lord, of Newton, Mass
Arthur Sewall, of Bath; 7. w. Hyde, Of
Bath; Frank Hill, of Dexter. and Darius
Alden, Of Augusta.
The directors voted to authorize the presi-
dent to sign the lease of the Ogdensburg
road to the Maine Central. This is the lease
that has already been made public which
authorizes the road to lease the Ogdensburg
for one per cent. for the first three years and
two per cent. for the ensuing 500 years. The
lease will now be submitted to the Ogdens-
burg directors, then to the City Government.
If favorably considered by the Ogdensburg,
and, If it meets with like approval on the
part of the city, then it will 60 to the people.
1t was decided to accept the extension of the
road from Dover and Dexter, the necessary
amount of stock having been subscribed.
1t was voted to award the contract for the
construction of the new Maine Central
offices to M. G.. Foster & Son of Waterville.
A dividend Of three per cent was declared,
payable August 10th, to stockholders of
record Aug. 1st.
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-13
Amateur Journalists.

The New England Amateur Press Associa-
tion held its twelfth semi-annual convention
in this city Wednesday and Thursday. The
attendance was large. and composed of rep
resentative members from the different Sec
tions of New England, and the convention
was characterized by the extremely orderly
manner in which the proceedings were con-
conducted. and by the large amount of en-
thusasm manifested.
The afternoon of the 18th was chiefly de-
voted to routine business, and officers were
elected as follows:
Presidential. II. Nash, Arlington, Mass.
First Vice President-A. b. Leach, of Portland,
Me.
Second Vice President-Miss Jennie Day, of
secretary-Miss ii. c. Cox of Arlington, Mass
Treasurer.-C. I: Magonn, OF Bath, Me.
Oficial Editor-W. 4. Baldwin, of Pittsfed,
Mass.
The proceedings were enlivened by fire.
quent good natured tilts, in which Messrs.
Davis, Metcalf and Colman were conspic-
uous, and the members displayed thorough
acquaintance with parliamentary usage.
Yesterday mornings session was devoted
to the winding up of the business of the con-
vention. and during the forenoon the men,
bers were photographed in group by Jack
son q Kinney, the we'll known photograph
ers of this city.
The association banquet was served at the
Falmouth Hotel Wednesday evening, and
was not only delicious, but. was thoroughly
enjoyed.
The post-plandial exercises were unusually
interesting. Mr.. r. L. Colman. of Provi-
dence, oficiated as POSTMASTER, and the list
OF subjects and speakers included the follow
ing:
"New England Amateur Press Association"
A. G. Davis. Bangor, Me.
National Amateur Press Association"
A. III. Narle, Arlington, Mass.
MAINE Amateur Journalist Association"
A. b. Leach. Portland, Me.
"0ur Convention"
Fred Metcalf, Providence, r. /.
sour Lady Members.
Miss Francis Parsons, Westfeld, Mass.
"Our Editor"
A. B. Edwards, Hyde Park, Mass.
"Our Author"
Miss FL. G. Cox, Abingdon, Mass.
"Our Politicians"
II. N. Colamore, Providence, r. |.
"Our Fossils"
c. w. Small, Portland, Me.
After a very social entertainment in the
the parlor, the evenings enjoyment closed
with the singing of Aud Lang Syne. The
members expressed themselves as much
pleased with the excellent entertainment of
Landlord Martin, and at the final adjourn
ment pronounced the convention most en-
joyable one, and one of great success. Yes
terday sail down the harbor was taken by
the association.
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-13
AN EXPLANATION,

What is this "nerveus trouble" with which so
many seem now to be afflicted? Ii you will re-
member few years ago the word Malaria was
comparatively unknown, to day it is as common
as any word In the English language, yet this word
covers only the meaning Of another word used by
our forefathers in time past SO it is with nervous
diseases, as they and Malaria intended 10 COW
er what our grandfathers called Biliousness, and
all are caused by troubles that arise from dis
eased condition of the Liver which in performing
Its functions finding it cannot dispose of the bile
through the ordinary channel is compelled to pass
1t of through the system, causing nervous troub-
les. Malaria, Bilious Fever, etc. You who are suf-
fering can well appreciate cure. We recommend
Green's August Flower. Its cures are marvellous
n0V1 d1ycTu
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-13
The Fourth at Dead River.

A weekly contemporary furnishes the fol-
lowing account of the Fourth of July cele-
bration at Dead River. We reproduce it
uerbdtim ct Hteratim.
The Fourth passed very quietly in this
vicinity, although the heat was intense. We
all enjoyed the happy occasion, the fantas-
ties appeared at nine o'clock in their gay
uniforms which was quite good for small
crowd. A basket picnic was served at sharp
twelve the afternoon exercises were singing,
reading and speaking pieces which were
very good. We listened to an interesting
prayer and speech by Mrs. Foster, of Skow-
hegan, also foot race in which Andrew
Fisher won, and some other sma i games. A
Social Dance in the evening and some very
good music was furnished by George Cross
of New Portland Vi0linst, and Miss Edie
Butler Pianist. An Grafton was delivered
by DR.. Oelbert Stafford also a game of hase
ball and a Horse trot in which Ralph Clarl,
of Highland was the winner. So the dav
passed quitely with all except one accident
which happened about twelve o'clock in the
evening, Jessie a little daughter of K. II.
Lane while sleep in one of the rooms i'm
the hotel upstairs arose from the bed in her
sleep and fell from high window about 15
feet to the ground but as a mericel no bones
were broken. She was taken up Insensible
and seemed to be APPARENTLY sleeping until
we restored her to consciousness, she did
not seem to be hurt any. But we are feared
she may be hurt internally but we hope that
she may come out all right.
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-13
cRocERs AND BUTCHERS
OF Dover, New Hampshire, Spend the
Day at Peaks Island.

At little past 9 o'clock yesterday morning.
the butchers and grocers of Dover. New
Hampshire, arrived here on special train
two hundred and fifty strong. They were
accompanied by the Dover Cornet Band, w.
ID. Taylor leader, and were the guests of the
Portland wholesale grocers and flour dealers
They were met by the following gentlemen,
who acted as reception committee: Lyman
Cousens, of the firm of Cousens & Tomlinson
James P. Champlin, of Twitchell. Champln
q Co.; Charles III. Chase, II. l.. Jones, Fred
Conant, of Conant, Patrick & Co.; E. M.
Steadman, G. d. Seaton, Charles Holland, of
Norton, Champman &C.,; Charles II. Varney,
W. E. st. John, E. L. Robinson. W. F. Brady,
A. P. Cobb, of c. M. Rice & Co.; Amos j
Osgood, L. A. Goudy and E W Kent, of
Goudy g. Kent.
The visitors were presented with badges
with which they decorated their coats. bear
ing the following incription:
"Guests of the Wholesale Grocers and Flour
Dealers of Portland, Me-, 1885,"
The excursonists then formed in line,
headed By the Dover Cornet Band, ana were
escorted by the reception committee to State
street wharf, where the steamer Forest
Queen was taken for Peaks Island A sail
down the harbor among the islands was en-
joyed before landing at Peaks, and the music
furnished by the band added to the pleasure
of the trip.
Upon the arrival at the island of the 200
o'clock boat, which carried quite number
Of business men from the city, the whole
party sat down to partake of dinner, which
was served by Landlord Sawyer. Twitchell,
Champlin & Co.. and Cousens and Tomlinson
each donated 800 cigars which were enjoyed
after dinner.
After dinner the party broke up and took
In the different sights. The theatre in the
Garden was crowded, some of the staid old
business men took lightning spin on The
roller toboggan, while others enjoyed them.
selves by fishing and strclling about the
island. A ball game took lace between a
nine composed of grocers and butchers.
Mayor Chapman was invited to be present,
but, owing to several engagements, was
obliged to decline. The following were the
committee of arrangements from Dover: ]
| ID. Griffin. w. S. Wiggin and w. ID. Foss.
Among the prominent dealers present from
Dover were; Charles II. Gushing, George II.
Bradley, Robertson & Foss, John p Lowell
George E. Palmer, E. S. Tash & Co.. E. Shep.
son, Eben G. Berry, c. t. Henderson, E. v,
Brewster & Co., Tascott & Garland. John
| ii. Griffin.
About twenty-five ladies accompanied the
party which returned on a special to Dover
a. Z o'clock last night. The visitors were
much pleased with Portland and the recep.
tion rendered them and went home happy,
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-13
Eastern Yacht Club.

The annual cruise of the club will begin on
Saturday. Commodore Weld has issued an
order requesting all yachts which are to par
ticipate to report in Marblehead Harbor. 1t
is understood that the destination will be
Bar Harbor. The yachts Ambassadress,
Mohican, Wanderer, Foam, Volunteer. Puri-
tan, Alert, Baboon, Kara and Adrienne will
be among the fleet. This is the first trip yet
made by either the Puritan or Volunteer in
eastern waters, and they will no doubt
create considerable interest among those
who have never seen them. The cruise will
probably end on the day following their ar
rival at Bar Harbor, after which the yachts
will return home, and these which intend
out. and put in order for the race. The
cruise Is merely for pleasure, and Commo-
dore Weld says that there will be no racing.
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-13
Where Has He Cone I?

DaVid ID. Barnes has been at work this
summer at the Union House, Peaks Island.
wednesday Mrs. Jones, the proprietor of
tne house'received check for 800 from one
OF her boarders. She sent Barnes to the city
to get the check cashed. telling him to get
Mr.. Christopher Way to go to the bank with
him and Identify him. Mr.. Way did SO and
Barnes received the money, leaving directly
for the island. He has not been seen since
and Mrs. Jenes is 500 poorer by his alb
sence.
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-13
BRIEF JoTTIRCS.

The shoe manufacturers will go to Sebago
Lake next Tuesday.
The steamer Laurena of the Ottawa
House, commenced running yesterday. She
Is fast little boat.
The Democratic Executive State Commit
tee held session at the Falmouth Hotel las
night.
The attention of the Patriarchs of Port
land is called to the advertisement Of the
convention to be held this evening.
r. Lewis 81 Co., shipped 433,o77 feet Of
spruce lumber yesterday for Bahia Blanca, Oh
board the bark Celina, Captain Mountfort.
Mrs. Captain Bacon Of st. Lawrence street
most esteemable lady, died suddenly Wed
nesday night of heart disease. Her hus
band is away at sea.
The First Baptist Sunday school had &
picnic excursion Wednesday to Falmouth
Foreside. 1t was an exceedingly pleasant
occasion.
Marshall Leighton Abbott was thrown
from load of hay in Deering Wednesday
and struck his arm on pitchfork, larcerat.
ing the arm badly.
The Portland Club will give their first
Saturday shore dinner at the new summer
club house on Diamond Island, July 14th, al
5.3Op.
The elegant steam yacht Norad of New
York, owned by Mr.. Doran, a wealthy bro
ker of that city, is in the harbor and Mr.
Doran entertained several business men yes
erday.
1t is thought that the strange fish on exhi
bition at Loveitt's is king fish, but the pic
lures of king fish in Appleton's Cyclopedia
do not resemble the fish at all. 1t comes
nearer to turbot in appearance.
Trefethen's and Jones's landings, Peaks
Island, were damaged yesterday by the
steamers on account of the high wind and
rough sea. The steamer Forest City wa:
also somewhat damaged but will be re-
paired at once.
Today is the anniversary of Adoniram
Judson, the pioneer missionary's landing al
Burmah, and the opening of that important
field. In commemoration of this event a
prayer meeting will be held at the First Bap-
tist church at A o'clock p. M.
st. Alban Commandery, Knights Templar,
of this city, started yesterday morning for
their two days trip to Lake Winnepesaukee
and Wolfboro. AT O'Clock the Command
cry, under the charge Of Commander FREQ
r. Harrington, formed in front of their asy
lum on Exchange street, and headed BY
Chambers full military band, marched Il
the Union Station, where the S.45 a. m
train on the Boston & Maine was taken
There were 80 members in line A larg,
number of ladies accompanied the party.
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-13
An Economic Administration.


An old gentleman came into an Augusta
marble shop last autumn, with the marks of
atfiictlon on his counterance, and after ex-
planning that one of his sons had lust died.
sorrowfully inquired the price Of a tomb
and endeavoring to beat down the dealer. he
remarked confidently, with glance at his
consumptye looking wife, who sat on the
blackboard outside, that he didn't think Mar
thy. would winter. and he guessed he'd wait
and buy two stones ut once, so as to get re-
duction. Marthy ''wintered," but she didn't
spring and a-few days ago the old man
appeared again, shipped a cargo Of tomb
stones and went on his way rejoicing.
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-13

While the Pensacola is repairing. Rear
Admiral Luce will hoist his flag on the Ga
lena and sail for Portland and Bar Harbor,
reaching Newport about the first of August
on his return trip. He has appointed as his
personal staff Capt. A. Yates. chief of staff /:
Lieut.. J. f., Meigs, fleet gunnery officer T:
Lieut.. ]. c. Colwell, secretary; Lieut.. Alley
Sharn aide and signal officar
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-13
A Unique Turnout.

Master Edward Cushing Ingraham, a
young Rockland man. was a centre of attrac.
tion on the streets this forenoon. Master
Ingraham came up with his father, Capt
lngraham of Penobscot, and brought his
team with him. The team consists of goat
with real harness and fastened to a cute
the gig and handles the lines with ali the
coolDess CT man who is driving a 2.2O trot.
ter. He is not heavy young man and the
goat hauls him as fast as the ordinary horse
travels. Master Ingraham. himself, trained
the goat and we think he has as cunning a
team as can be found in Maine.
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-13
wEsTBRooK,

The proprietor of the shooting gallery has
taken his images and fled. Thus we score
another lost industry for Saccarappa.
Miss George Clark, of Cumberland Mills,
has been reelected teacher of Williams
school, Chelsea. Miss Clark is very talent
ed. and has proven herself highly worthy Of
the position.
Miss Reid and Miss White, students of the
Gorham Normal School, are recent visitors
Of Miss G. M. Clark, of Cumberland, Mills.
A distinguished artist of Boston has been
at Cumberland Mills for few days taking
photos in and around the paper mills and
other principal localities, to illustrate the
memorial volume of the late S. D.iWarren.
The work is now in progress, and will ap-
pear shortly.
Substantial iron fences are being built
around several of the company houses at
Cumberland Mills.
Despite the threatening, ,inclement weather
large party gathered yesterday morning at
the p. g. o. depot, Cumberland Mills. to en-
bark on the picnic excursion of the Univer-
salist schools to Long Island. The incOn.
venience of crossing the city was overcome
somewhat by the jollity of the occasion, and
without apparent discomforture the wharves
were reached and the steamers boarded. AS
the craft sailed out the harbor the sun came
blew during the day, causing q somewhat
heavy sea, highly delighted the young peo-
pie, who imagined themselves "old tars" as
they rose and sank on the waves. After
reaching the island dinner was served in
unique way upon benches and knobs to
clusters and groups of happy people. After
dinner talks were given and responded to by
some of the prominent picnicers.
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-13
MUNICIPAL COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE aonLn.

BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.
THURsDAY-Henry Walker, Thomas Kellyi
James ODonnell. fntoxication; each fined SIS
and costs.
James Brennan. Intoxication; 80 days in
county jail.
James 0. Colpitts Larceny; fined So and costs.
costs.
Ann Flaherty, Search and seizure; fined 500
and costs. Appealed.
Andrew Eagan and Edward Eagan. Search
and seizure; second offence. Edward discharged.
Andrew fined 500 and cost and months in
county Jail. Appealed
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-13

In this city, July IL, by Rev. DIR. Dalton, Walter
land.
In this city. July IL, by Rev. C. II. Daniels
assisted by Rev. l.. Ii. Hallock, Chas X. Gage Of
Boston and MISS Lillian E. Rounds of Portland
In Cherryfeld, June Z, harry Wiley and Miss
Lizzie Hart.
In Bristol, July f. E. J. Wilson and Miss Geor.
pia E. GOudy.
In searsport, July 8, Eugene F. Ames and Miss
Effe A. Davis
In Morrill,, July T. Alden Meservey Of Sears
mont and Miss Emma Sanborn of Knox
Miss Alice (,Onia
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-13

farmer in the suburbs of Springvale. was
thrown from his moving machine while
moving a rough field, and in his efforts to
recover his footing his right arm was thrust
into the knives, cutting four deep and pain
full gashes, completely severing all cords,
vessels and nerves on one side Of his wrist.
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-13
Maine Press ExcursIor,

The following people, in addition to those
whose names were given in the PRESS yes.
terday morning, will be in the party of Maine
Press Association excursionists: C. f. Flyni
and wife, Kennebec Journal; o. S. Haskell
and wife, Pittsfeld Advertiser; II. S. Web.
ster and wife, Kehnebec Reporter; S. L. Nil,
Ter and wife, Lincoln County News.
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-13
HARRISON PIONEERS ATTENTION.

All Republicans who desire to join the Harrison
Pioneers, are requested to meet at headquarters
the Park Garden, Federal street, next FRIDAY
EVENING, July 13, at O'Clock sharp.
Per order committee.
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-13

After passing resolutions extending sympa-
tbv 10 General Phil Sheridan. the convention
of New York State Republican clubs at Sara
toga adjourned sine die yesterday. At a
meeting of the executive committee held after
the adjournment of the convention, William
ii. Williams was elected chairman and Dud-
ley Phelps, Of New York, secretary.
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-13
FM&w&w1y

Angesiura Bisters, the world-renowned ap-
petizer and invigorator imparts delicious flavor
to all drinks and cures dyspepsia, diarrhea, fever
and ague. Try it, but beware of counterfeits. Ask
for the genuine Angostura, manufactured by DR..
j. G. Siegert & Sons.
july0 eod&w1w
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-13
eod&w1w

More cases of sick headache, BIZ
iousness, constipation, can be cured In less time,
with less medicine and for less money, by using
Carter's Little Liver Pills, than by any other
means july1Od&wIw
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-13
Advice to Mothers. : MRS. wINsLow's

Advice 10 Mothers. = MRS. WINSLOW'S
SOOTHING SYRUP should always be used when
children cutting teeth. 1t relieves the little
sufferer at once; it produces natural, quiet sleep
by relieving the child from pain, and the little
cherub, awakes as 'bright as button" 1t is
very pleasant to taste. 1t soothes the child soft
ems the gums, alays all pain relieves wind, regu-
lates the bowels, and is the best known remedy
for diarrhea, whether arising from teething or
other causes Twenty-Five cents bottle.
lan16 FM&WNwly
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-13
ATTENTION ARTILLERY.

All members, from 1860 to 1888, are requested
to meet at Park Garden, Federal street, FRIDAY
EVENING, at 7.3o O'Clock
Per order of Committee.
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-13
Balance due treasurer.
NOTES.

James Mitchell, of the firm of Spofford &
Mitchell, the contractors, closed contract
last week with the Canadian Pacific Railroad
Company to finish, sub-grade and gravel up
seventy miles of the road of that company
Charles A; Coombs, formerly superlntend-
ent OF the Knox & Lincoln railroad, and
more recently general manager.of the Boston,
Hoosac Tunnel & Western railroad, has ac-
ccepted the position of general manager Of
miles,
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-13

1t is said that the only two race horses in
the United States that ever won over $780,
600 are Miss Woodford, by Billet, and Hano.
yer, by HIndoo Both were bred at Runny-
mede, Bourbon county Kentucky