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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-07-19

The ladies of the New Church will give a
lawn party at the residence of Mr.. win
Locke. on the afternoon and evening of July
Goth. The entertainment will consist of vo-
Banjo and Guitar Club, dancing on the
green and the sale of fancy articles, fruit,
etc., A band of gypsies will also be present
in the evening.
The farmers of this vicinity have made
good progress with their haying during the
late fine weather.
Quite a number Of summer visitors are So
journing at various places in and about the
village
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Edwin Dow.

Mr.. Edwin Dow, one of our old citizens,
died yesterday morning of bilious fever. af-
ter short Illness, at his residence on Will
mot street. He was born in Baldwin Oct. 8.
1917, and has lived in Portland for the past
forty years. He was a cooper by trade, and
Tor many years was in the employ of Gilman
d Phlnney. He was man who was respect
ed by everybody. He leaves a widow and
fourl sons, Frank E., Charles L., Edgar R.,
and Dr. George E., all of whom live in Port.
land, except Charles. who is resident Of
Denver, Col. He was member of the Citi.
zens' Relief. The funeral will take place
Friday, at 2.30 p. m, at his late residence
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Nova scotia SteamshIp Co.

The adjourned meeting of the shareholders
of the Nova Scotia Steamship company was
held at st. John on Friday morning. The
old board of directors, Messrs. j. B. Coyle,
I'll. J. Libby, E. N. Clements, G. j. Libby
and S. S. DeForrest were reelected. AT a
subsequent meeting of the directors, Mr.. j.
b. Coyle was reelected president and Mr..
III. ]. Libby secretary-treasure.
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AN EXPLANATION.

What is this "nerveus trouble" with which so
many seem now to be afflicted? Ii you VIII re-
member a few years ago the word Malaria was
comparatively unknown, to-day 1t 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 are intended TO COW
er what our grandfathers called Biliousness, and
all are caused by troubles that arise from a dis
eased condition Of the Ii yer which in performing
its functions finding it cannot dispose of the bile
through the ordinary channel is compelled to pass
it of through the system, causing nervous troub.
les, Malaria, Bilious Fever etc. You who are suf-
fering can well appreciate a cure. We recommend
Green's August Flower. Its cures are marvellous
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-07-19
YIN. C. A. Work.

The Young Mems Christian Association
will hold their first Thursday evening meet
ing" by young men and for young men in
the Association Rooms, No. 439 Congress
street. this Thursday evening, from 7.3O to
$50 o'clock. The meeting will hold one
hour General Secretary S. T. Belts will
lead the meeting tonight and take for his
subject. "Be Ye Steadfast." The young
men of the city are cordially invited to visit
the rooms and attend these meetings.
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ATTENTION HARRISON GUARDS.

Every member of the Harrison Guards is re-
Quested to meet at Headquarters. Park Garden,
Federal street, THURSDAY EVENING, July 10,
at o'clock sharp, to be measured for uniforms
and TO drill. Let all be present. Per order,
j. d. PRINDABLE,
Capt. Commanding Co.
L. H. TIBBETTs, Clerk.
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Fire Department

Alta meeting of the Board of Trustees Of
the Fire Department to elect officers for the
ensuing year. held this evening, the follow
ing were chosen.
President.--G Granville H. Cloyes.
Vice President-Charles w. Cushing
Secretary--John N. Long.
Relief Committee Samuel Hodgdon. Samuel
Thurston, George w. Platt Joseph Winsow,
John N. Long.
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Presentation.

The many friends of our esteemed citizen.
John W. Munger, met at his house No. 8
Clifton street, Woodfords, Wednesday, to
celebrate the 10Th anniversary of his birth
day. He was presented by his children and
friends. with an elegant gold headed cane.
Other beautiful and useful presents were
given to Mr.. and Mrs. Munger. A delicious
collation. was served. The presentation was
made by Rev. Charles Munger of Cornish. Ne.
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A Large Fire

Inc light Of large fire in the West was
seen from the Western part of the city last
nignt. Inc FIRE was in the direction of Al
ireo ana appeared to be at considerable
distance. 1t burned between one and two
nours' NO reports were received last night
from any OF the towns or cities to the west
ward in regard to Il.
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Auburn Picnic.

The Universalist Society of Auburn went
to Sebago Lake yesterday on their annual
outing. They numbered about two hundred.
They had a fine day and fine time. Dane
ing, sailing and rowing. were freely INDUCED
grounds and the opportunities for enjoyment.
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cogawesco Tribe.

The following officers of Cogawesco Tribe
of the Independent Order of Red Men were
installed Tuesday night by d. D., B. D. Fos-
ter;
Prophet-H. II, Sargent
Sachem-Henry q. Milliken,
Senior Sagamond-WalterS s. Bailey,
Junior Sagamond-Peter L. Kyle.
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SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT.

LAW rERM-wEsTERN DISTRICT.
.WEDNEsDAY-The following was the business
of the forenoon:
OXFORD COUNTY.
The following cases were argued orally:
Brown, administrator VS.. Reed.
Parsons VS.. inhabitants of Paris
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Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate In
this county have been recorded at the Regis
try of Deeds:
Portland-John G. Beckett to John III. Coolidge,
S1400.
John eastman to Hans Kreiby 81,
William Benson to Frank II. SWEET and ais.
$4,000.
Diamond Island--Edwin W. johnson to VIM.
Smith. $125.
Deering- Edgar L. Robinson to Harriet n Ran.
dali. $500.
Windham-John H. Coolidge to John J.Beckett.
S1700.
Standish--Chas w. Meserve to Orestes Thorn.
$50.
Brunswick-Ann r. Nckerson to James w.
Curtis. 1925.
James w. Curtis to Ann r. Nickerson. 1926.
Brldgton-Isaac Crowther to John Cheetham.
90,
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80 Gents a Piece.

18th verse-WiiI be sung by nsnie
voices; Gents Baibriggan Under
vests and Drawers; the first strain
In allegro movement sings the
price af 81 LIZ cents, but suddenly
changed 20 moderate and sung by
1000 male voices ut
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To the Portland Crocers and Flour
Dealers.

The following letter explains itself:
DOVER, N H., July IA.
To the chairman of the wholesale grocers and
flour dealers committee, Portland, Me-,
The grocers and butchers of this city desire to
express through you, to the wholesale grocers
and flour dealers represented by your committee,
their appreciation OF the many courtesies extend
ed to them ON their excursion to your city, Thurs
day. Julyl12; the hearty reception rendered, as
well as the bountiful entertainment furnished
throughout the day. will ever be recalled with the
most grateful and pleasant memories.
In evidence of our appreciation we would ex-
tend our most sincere thanks for your tmtiring
devotion for our pleasure, and subscribe our
selves. Yours very truly,
THE DOVER GRocERs AND BUTCHERS.
John III. Griffin Chairman.
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Is Gents a Piece.

Sd verse-Commenee very high;
i lot Ladies' French Balbriggnn
vests, regular price 500, but the
Key chnnges and the song runs
low, and triiIs the price at
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DEATHS.

In Oxford July Is, Mrs. Polly McKeen, wife of
the late Joseph Mckeen, aged 10 years months
In Augusta. July Is. David b. Boynton of Port
land, aged Al years.
In LIsoon, July IS, David J. Metcalf, aged So
years.
in Fairfield, July 10, David H. Farmer, aged es
years months.
In Cornish, July ~, Mrs. Frost Guptill, aged
Go years.
In Biddeford July IL. Mrs. Hattie G. varney,
aged SO years
In East Dixield, June 20, chas. H. Fuller, aged
81 years.
lThel funeral service of the late l. ID. Merrill
Will take place this Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clk
at his late residence, No. 232 Bracket street.
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PORTLAND AND VICINITY.

Have no equal as a prompt and posi-
tive cure for sick headache, biliousness, consti-
potion, pain in the side, and all liver troubles
Carriers Little Liver Pills. Try them.
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ATTENTION TIPPRCANOES.

The Tippecanoe Guards win meet at Headquar
tiers, Federal St., FRIDAY NIGHT at O'Clock.
for drill. Per order,
G. A. DOW, Captain.
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For the kitchen. Index Soap.
MARRIAGES.

In this city, July Is, by Rev. n T. Whitaker,
ID. D., Charles Henry Bachelor and Mrs. Julia
Lang, both of Westbrook. Arthur M. Hannaford
and Miss Agnes +. Clark, both of Portland
In Wesley, July IA, by I'll. +. Day. ESQ., II. H.
Roberts OF Wesley and Miss Fannie nj. Young Of
Plantation, No. Ia
Poland and Mrs. Abna c. Stanton Of Casco.
In Webbs Mills, June 80, Benjamin Stanton Of
Poland and Myra s. Cook OF Casco.
In East Hebron. George O. Bonney and Sadie E
Hill, both of Minot
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The Order for the Muster.
The following order deciding the time and
place Of the State militia muster has just
been issued
HEADQUARTERS MAINE MILITIA,
ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE,
AUGUSTA July II. 1888

AUGUSTA, July IL, 1851
General Order, No. 6:
/. The Annual Encampment Of the troops COM
prising the First Brigade Maine Volunteer Militia,
gust 9th, and continue through the week until
saturday a. m 18th. The troops will be allowed
pay for 81 ii ,s. CAS-, service only; u s,.
re brigade, is charged with the proper execution
of this order, and viii cause to be made and for
warded to these headquarters the requisite requis-
itions for transportation, subsistence camp and
garrison equipage and medical stores, for his
command, as early as practicable.
III. The authority of the brigade commander
will, during the encampment of the troops at Au-
gusta, on the days above mentioned, be extended
to distance of one half mile around the camp,
with the exception OF any road or roads within
said distance, and all the authority intended to be
given by Section 80, Chapter 22b, public laws Of
First Bigade. M v. NJ to be exercise during
the time of the eDcampment
Nv. Company Commanders will make all nee
essary arrangements for the cooking of rations
and feeding their commands.
V. No enlstments or muster-in Of men will be
permitted for this encampment after July g. and
headquarters on or before Aug, I, 1888.
VI No change win be made, at present, in
not authorize the furnishing Of helmets to com
missoned officers Those having the cork he'll
NETS, or purchasing new ones, can have the new
them by, applying early to these headquarters.
BY order of the Commander-in-Chief.
y. y. GALLAGHER
Adjutant General.
Colonel Lynch, commanding the First Reg
iment has issued an order discharging the
Yarmouth Band from further service with
his command, desiring to secure band more
accessible. The Colonel says, in parting
WITH the members Of the Yarmouth Band, he
desires to express his appreciation of their
high standing as musical body, and of
their endeayor to always do duty without
complaint. He hopes that the kindly feeling
engendered between the band and the regi-
ment will continue.
Col. Lynch proposes to enlist Chandlers
Band of Portland, and call it the First Regi-
mental Band.
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MUNICIPAL COURT.

BEFORE JUpGE GOULD.
WEDNEsDAr-James Carey. Intoxication;
fined So and COSTA
fatrlckr sh0nehan, Timothy Mulkern. Intoxica-
-h6fis each 80 days in county jail.
Timothy Mulkern. Assault on an officer. Six
months In county jail.
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Snail Pill Small Dose. Small Price

WANTED-MAN-T take the agency Qray
w cling or locaD of our safes; size 2Sx1Sx1S
mcnes; weight 500 lbs; retail price $50; other
slzes.ln proportion. A rare chance and perma-
nent business. These safes meet demand never
before supplied by other safe companies, as we
are not governed by the Safe Pool. ALPINE
SAFE CO., CINCINNATI, o. my16W&S3m
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20 Cents a Piece.

I'd verse; lot OF Ladies' fun
fashioned French Cut Vests; a. q
price has been sung 60 you all this
season at so cents; we sing IL 90
you during this sale one octave
lower,
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l. o. o. r.
Arrival Of MT. Vernon Encampment.

MT. Vernon Encampment |. o. O. F., ar
rived on the Boston boat yesterday after
noon, and were met at the wharf by the spe
cal committee from the various Portland en-
campments, and escorted to headquarters at
the Falmouth Hotel. They were headed by
the Worcester Brass Band, who played fine
ly, and who looked exceedingly we'll in their
French hats, white coats and blue trowsers.
The officers of the Worcester Encampment
are these:
CPD. H. Harrington
/. g. P-P. H. Stearns.
III. Pc. L. Francis.
Chief Patriarch Harrington is also COM
mander of Canton Worcester, and Patriarch
Francis is captain of the canton. The patri
archs with and without ladies, are registered
at the hotel. They number all told, without
the band, thirty-seven ladies and gentlemen,
and there are twenty one musicians. They
left Worcester early yesterday morning for
Boston, and took the boat at 8 a. M, enjoy
ing delightful sail to this city. There are
among the visitors:
E. L. Francis and wife, Patriarchs:
ID. N. Harrington and wf.Morse,
L. NJ. Deering and wife, Goodwin,
Q. Thwng and wife, Driseol
IL. H..
o. M. Babb and wife. Lowering
ii. b. Belcher and wife, Stevenson,
f. H. Leighton and wife, Rathburne,
Patriarchs: Hudson,
Stearns, Hewitt,
Davis, Hartwell,
Dickinson. Quimby,
Mcintosh, Hatch,
johnson, Patterson,
Gimsbeg.
This morning, at 7.45 O'Clock, the patri-
arch of the several encampments and Grand
Canton Ridgely, No. 2, (who have been invit-
ed to do escort duty to the encampments,)
will assemble at Odd Fellows Hall, and,
headed by Chambers Band, will march to
the Falmouth Hotel, receive their guests,
and then proceed up Middle and Free streets
to Congress Square, thence down Congress
and Pearl streets to Custom House wharf,
embarking on board the new steamer Merry
coneag for sail down the harbor, landing at
Long Island, where one of those famous
clam bakes viii be served by Messrs. Ponce
d Littlefeld; returning to the city in season
for the visitors to have supper and take the
Boston boat on their return homeward.
Last evening the visitors were entertained
privately by the Portland Patriarchs, visit
ing Odd Fellows Hall and other places of in
terest. They took the band with them and
serenaded Machigonne Encampment, which
was in session, and then proceeded to Rev.
Mr.. Crosley's, on Wilmot street. They sere-
naded the gentleman, and were invited in
and enjoyed collation., and Grand Patriarch
Woodbury. made remarks. Then they sere-
naded Grand Representative Freeman Mer-
rill, and then returned to the hotel.
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Boston is In Arms!

The Spirit Of Seventy-six
Inspires the People.
Let Portland Join her Voice.
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A War Relic,

Mr.. Sterling Dow has in his possession the
placard posted on Park street church imma-
diately after the firing on Fort Sumter. 1t
reads as follows:
Citizens, Soldiers!
Americansl
No Sunday
in the midst of
Revolution!
Meet this Sunday Evening,
April 81, 1861,
At Market Square,
At O'Clock to consider
The affairs of the Country!
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Weak and Weary

Describes the condition of many people debitated
by the warm weather, by disease, or oyerwork.
Hoods Sarsaparlla is just the medicine needed to
overcome that tired feeling to purify and quicken
the sluggish blood, and restore the lost appetite
II you need good medicine be sure to try Hoods
Sarsaparilla.
my appetite was poor, could not sleep, had
headache great deal, pains in my back, my bow
els did not move regularly. Hoods SarsapariIla
in short time did me so much good that feel
like new man. My pains and aches are relieved
my appetite improved" GEORGE Il. JACKSON
Roxbury Station, Conn.
81 was all run down and unfit for business. 1
was induced to take bottle of Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla, and ii built me right up so tnat was soon
able to resume work. recommend il to all, ID.
w. BRArE, Martin street, Albany, N. Y.
N.B.-Be sure to get Hoods Sarsaparllla.
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Sold by all druggists 81, six for So Prepared only
by G. /. HOOD & CO., Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar.
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20 Cents a Piece.

5th yerse-I lot of Gents Blue
Mixed GOssamer shirts and Draw
ers; the best YET, because ff IL SUNG
so easily; it Il pitched low from the
nrst and sung through mt this very
low price,
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Absent, Messrs. Floyd, Hill and lrish
Mr.. Crockett offered an order for the re-
moval of the stumps of electric light poles at
the corner of Commercial street and Custom
House wharf, and the order was passed and
sent up.
The communication from President Sewall
of the Maine Central railroad, with the ac-
companying lease, was received and read.
The petition in regard to the erection of
bill board or fence, as referred in the up
per board, was read and amended by adding
the words with instructions to comply with
the request of the petitioners" and, as
amended was referred in non-concurrence.
Papers from the upper board received con-
current action.
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semi.menthiy Parties,-Personaly conduct
ed.-comDining ComfOrt-L0w Rates-OuIek Time
Free Sleeping Cars. CAN on or address nearest
Ticket Agent, or n. \. CUkRIER, New England
agent southern Pacific Co. t02 washingsss
st., Heston, Mass. ily2eod5m
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-27
STANLEY A WELsHMAN.
Some Historical Facts About the Noted
Explorer.

The reopening Of the discussion as to the
real location Of SANKEY'S birthplace started a
STAR reporter on huntfor Welshmen resident
in this city. Half dozen Of them knew but
little Of the traditions which have attached
themselves to SANKEY'S birth, but ct last one
was found who had some interesting informa-
ton. "Henry M. Stanley" said he, sis .
Welshman. saw in yesterdays STAR" he con-
tinued, THAT the people in England are again
discussing the explorers nationality, and as
knew something Of his boyhood, You are well
come to the facts. SANKEY'S mother was SER
vant-girl in q public house at Wrexham, In
North Wales, and was apparently q very re-
spectacle woman. She was quiet and retiring
in her disposition, and was rather cookbook
ing. Her name was Ann Rowlands. It was
somewhat Of surprise when 1t became known
that abe had given birth to q son
anyone's company and such an event was en-
tirely unlocked for. The little lapsus would
however, have been soon forgotten and for
given IL the name OF the boys father had only
transpired, but that was never made public by
the mother. She kept her secret and nursed
her child It was generally believed, however
(and I have often participated in the gossip
over the matter), that the paternity belonged
to reputable citizen named Rowlands-a man
Of good family and well educated. A few
AAohsAAo oAsCA VIC Uh VI VI VIC CuAlu hOWlduUB
moved away from Wrexham, and, it is said,
went abroad; but before he left he supplied
Ann Rowlands with Q sum Of money sufficiently
large to pay for the maintenance Of the child
for several years. When the boy was about
five years old his mother was taken seriously
ill; think she had typhoid fever. The little
one was cared for for several days by the
neighbors (msny's the slice Of bread and but
ter he's had in my house) and then both
mother and child were removed to the work.
house. just about that time moved down to
Caermarthen, in South Wales Il was Just 81
them, and lost track Of the affair for six or
seven years, and then, when on visit home,
asked how Ann Rowlands and her boy were
getting along. was told that Ann was work.
ing at the same old public house, while her boy
was being educated in the workhouse. How
he left the workhouse, came to this country
and was adopted by Mr.. Stanley are facts al
ready well known and established. They are,
however, no more indisputable than the fact
that Henry NJ. Stanley was born in Wales, of
Welsh parents, one Of whom, ct least, is
known.
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ALEXANDRIA.

TIE ALEXANDRIA JAII.-It IL said that the
prisoners in the Alexandria Jail, including
Billy williams, had better fare on Christmas
than any other prisoners in the country. The
jailor provided liberal supply, and Evange-
list Peveril, Of the Free Methodist church,
the jail every Sunday, sent the prisoners eel
cry, DC.
TEACHERS ExAMINArIoN.-The superintend-
ent Of public schools will hold an examination
of white teachers at the Peabody building,
opening at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning.
There are q number Of candidates for license
papers. The examination will include the
studies hxed by law-spelling, reading, arith-
metic, geography, English grammar, history
Of Virginia, history Of the United States, map
drawing, and Spencerian penmanship.
STOLE THE MILK FOB HIS EoG-Noa.-The
carry large quantities Of milk to Washington,
and the cans are stored on the warves while
waiting the arrival Of the boat. River thieves
have been almost unknown in the harbor, but
Q negro named Morris Ashton, who wanted
milk for egg-nog, stole his supply from the
by the mayor for sixty days.
SENT ON TO CouRT.-Mayor Downham this
morning heard the case against Simon Thomas,
Richard Cooper and Asbury Bell for robbing
Stephen Moore, the organ tuner, Of West
Warrington, of e200, and sent the accused to
jail for the next grand jury.
NoTKs.-The Christian Association room was
the scene Christmas night Of nuk-cracking
party like that which gathered at the house Of
Gaius in Pilgrims Progress.-Patrick street
carriageway IL now being made q good shell
road between Prince and Duke streets, in front
Of Grace ehurch.-Mechanica building asso-
citation, No. 2, has declared dividend OF forty
cents on each share Of its stock.-Sunday
school Christmas celebrations now take place
nightly here.