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The Portland daily press., 1888-07-20
FoREPAucH's SHOW.


AS all our readers know, we are to have
the great Forepaugh and Wild West COM
bined shows here today. At 1880 o'clock
this morning. the grand street pageant will
start from the show ground, accompanied by
four bands Of music. The first section will
consist of the mammoth menagerie, lediby
twelve elephants, and then will follow the
costly and elegant dens of the giraffe, rhi-
noceros, hippopotamus, sea lions, ETC., etc.
The second section will be composed of
hundreds of handsome horses, gaily decked
and mounted processionists.
The third section will be composed of the
famous Wild West show. 1t will be led by
a real Cowboys Brass Band, following
which will appear the old Deadwood mail
coach, driven by former knight of the
whip of the Overland Mail Company. and
delegation Of Far West Indians, in full war
paint and feathers, and a hundred plains
men, scouts, sayages, sharpshooters. etc. all
dressed in Wild West garb and mounted on
indian ponies. These denizens of the plains
VIII give perfect picture of Clusters Last
Rally in the famous battle of the Little Big
Horn. Border drama of most thrilling in
terest.
Inc fourth section will present the circus
celebrities and special features. such as Gle
opatra and her Barge of Gold, Lalla Rookh.
Princess of Delhi, and then comes the Great
Mikado of Japan and all his royal court. led
by the band from the town of Titipu.
Thousands are everywhere iocking to see
this famous exhibition. Nothing in the
show world has heretofore been seen equal
ing in magnitude and merit Forepaugh's
Great Combination for this season. The can
vas seats 10000, and with pleasant weather
| there will be no vacant seats beneath it on
the day Of exhibition.
The following will be the route of parade
today Leave old show grounds on Forest
Avenue at 10 a. M, and pass along Forest
Avenue to Green street, to Portland, to
Preble. to Congress, to India, to Middle, to
Free. to Congress, to Preble, to Portland, to
Green, to Forest Avenue, and thence to the
show grounds.
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-20
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT.

LAW TERM WESTERN DISTRICT.
THURsDAY.-The following business was done
today:
ANDRoscoGGIN COUNTY.
Manufacturers National Bank VS.. Frank A. Co.
nant. Dismissed.
Philip G. Lowell VS.. Fred Thornton, ct Mo-
ZION anu exceptions ovefruled by consent
George Q. JudkinS VS.. Fred I. Tl6fntoD eft al
MOTION and exceptions oyerrulessI Nv consent
I. ID; Hobson VS.. j. @. X4fiilfe. Motion over
ruled by consent.
sn Maine Bene9t4ssociatlon VS.. Alice j. Parks
---4Sehson NJ. Dixon VS.. Frank Fridette. Sub
mitted on briefs.
: Catherine M. Sawyer VS.. John McGillicuddy.
Submitted on briefs.
Lucy White VS.. Thomas r. Herbert Motion
overruled for want OF prosecution.
Zepherin Blouin VS.. Angie II. Phaneuf. Sub
mitted on briefs.
Edgar M. Briggs vs. Henry r. Bechard. Motion
and exceptions overruled by consent.
state vs. Charles Sabourin. Exceptions over
ruled. Judgment for State.
State VS.. Freeman b. Prince. Exceptions Oy
erruled. Judgment for the State.
Following cases were argued orally:
Royal VS.. Chandler. 1.t
Gore VS.. Curtis. M +
Peoples Savings Bank VS.. Hill.
Lewiston Steam Mill Company VS.. Foss. a
+. M. Drew VS.. Mary Hagerty.
IDA e. Stetscn, petitioner, vs. George +. Stet
This completes the cases in Androscoggir
county, and York will have the floor this morning
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-20
AN EXPLANATION.

What is this "neryeus trouble" with which so
many seem now to be afflicted? Ii you will re-
member few years ago the word Malaria was
comparatively unknown, 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 are intended TO COW
er what our grandfathers called Bilousness, and
all are caused by troubles that arise from 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
1t off 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 dlycTu
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-20
PERSONAL.

Judge Smell of Washington, is visiting in
Waterville at DIR. Thayer's.
Rev. G. w. Foster has received a call from
the Free viii Baptist church in Bath.
Ara Cushman Of Auburn, Hon. Ossian
Ray of Lancaster, N. H., and Hon. ]. b.
Cotton of Lewiston, are at the Falmouth.
Mr.. John c. Tukesbury has been elected
treasurer of the Relief Association of the
Fire Department.
DIR. A. G. Hamlin Of Bangor, is cruising on
the yacht Restless with E. B. Mallett, Esd,
of Freeport The Restless is with the East
ern Yacht Club fleet.
Rev. c. ]. F. Thompson of the Baptist
church, Surry, has received and accepted a
unanimous call to the passionate of the Bap-
fist church in North Sedgwick, and will
probably enter upon his labors August g.
Miss Pratt Of Alabama, sister of Hon E.
Spencer Pratt, United States Minister to
Persia, and who has just returned frog a
visit to her brother in that country, is visit
ing in Bangor.
w. +. Crawford and wife. Camum, Texas
Miss Eifzwilliams, Bloomington, ILL.,; Mrs.
q. A. Crawford, Brunswick; Mr.. Alfred
Buttus, Denver. Col. are among the latest
arrivals at 'sThe Bluffs" Mt. Desert Ferry.
Miss Lottie L. M. f. Mason, the Des
Moines, Iowa, elocutionist and dramatist,
rendered number of selections last night at
Congress Hall to very small audience 1t
was owing to the threatening weather that
there was so small an attendance.
Edwin j. Cram, recorder of the Biddeford
Municipal Court, has just returned from
Newark, N. j. He went there to take a
hand in the annual rifle contests of the
Sharpshooters' International Union. The
organization is known the world over, and
all the best shots in the country belong to it.
Each year 1t brings together hundreds of RI
flemen from Maine to California, Mr. Cram
Is a firm believer in the open-sight, special
military rifle. In fact. he was the only man
In all that vast assembly who used that kind
Of rifle in the contests, and his work with it
was surprise to his competitors. In order
to become member of the union marks
man must make record of twenty points in
ten shots. This he did easily, and besides
winninga union badge, was admitted to
membership in the organization. Then he
entered seven rife matches and won honors
In six Of them and about one hundred dol
lars In prizes. In the contest at the man
target, he made SO in five consecutive shots,
thus tying the highest score ever made.
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-20
MT. Vernon Encamptment.

Yesterday morning Grand Canton Ridge
ly No. ?, and the members of the various en-
campments of Odd Fellows, under the mar
shalship of Captain G. F. Tobie of Grand
Canton Ridgely, and headed by Chambers
Band. marched to the Falmouth Hotel and
took Mt. Vernon Encampment of Worcester,
with the Worcester Brass Band, under es-
cort The rain was falling fast. The pa
rade, in consequence. was abandoned, and
the procession proceeded directly to the
wharf where the steamer Merriconeag was
taken for Long Island. The ladies had gone
to the boat, from the hotel, in carriages.
After the Merriconeag left the wharf the
party proceeded down the bay on a sail to
Bailey's and Orr's Islands, arriving at Long
Island at noon, where they thoroughly en-
toyed one of Ponce & Littlefeld's clambakes.
Notwithstanding the rain every moment was
SO pleasantly employed that the sun and blue
skies were hardly missed. After dinner by
invitation of Mr.. Howard Knowlton, the
Greenwood Garden, at Peaks Island, was
visited and the performance gave great
pleasure. About p. m, the party re-em-
parked for the city. Here they marched to
the Falmouth and while the Mt Vernon's
were taking supper the Portland Cantons
awaited them in front of the House. They
then escorted them to the Boston boat and
the visitors left for home at 7.30 D. m.
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-20

The following transfers of real estate in
this county have been recorded at the Regis
try of Deeds:
COZ port "a H. Young to Almon v. Thomp.
si nlmon V. Thompson to Daniel H. Young.
II rs ohn lsland-Almon L. johnson to Margaret
pe mneessutprook-Ephraim j. Pencil to Frank M.
u Soor,hiam.Dorcas A. Richardson to Edwin r.
~, W,inUdnham-Alphonso Merrill to James X Mer-
lev. SEQ " ~ w '-SN'.'''" - A""'
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-20
NEW ADVERTISEMENT.
PROTECT OUR BREAD.

The machinery of the law be put at work too
speedily vigorously against the wholesale adulter
ton of the things eat Both the health and the pockets
OF the people demand protection.
There article of food in general more wckedv
aduterated than the lower grades of baking powder
These baking powders contain either lime, which,
introduced into the system in free quantities. causes
serious disorders of the kidneys; alum corrosive poison
or lime phosphates and suphae which are condemned by
physicians deeterous in 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 preeminently the most useful and wholesome
leavening agent known. Containing no lime alum phos-
phae other impury leaves alkaline or acid resi-
dunn in the food and its nsures pure light and sweet
bread biscuit and cake that perfectly dgesble and
wholesome whether hot cod fresh or stale Its leaven
ing has been determined the highest whenever tested
by official authority and all chemists and writers on food
hygiene commend it for its sterling qualities
The sale of aduterated baking powders has been pro-
hbted by statute in several localities It will be in the
interests of the public health when their sale is made
misdemeanor every where and the penalties of the law are
rgidly enforced
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-20
ost of the Great Stain Trial.

The Penobscot County Commissioners are
in financial straits. They have spent their
appropriation. have borrowed and spent the
amount allowed by law, or the "limit" as it
is called, and the other day, being without
funds, called upon John Peters and made
known to him the situation. He told them
to go ahead and raise what money thew
needed to carry them along until August.
when they would be in receipt of SEINE $40
900. taxes due. This condition of things l.
not due to any poor management on tne mart
of the Commissioners, who have greatly re-
duced county expenses since coming into Of
fee, but is due to the wholly unexpected and
unparalleled expense in the criminal cas-
wherein Stain and Cromwell are the central
figures, and which has and will cost the
county of Penobscot some $4,000, and if n
new trial is granted will run up to $4,000.
There is a story going the rounds TO the
effect that Pen0bscot county has no money
in the treasury with which to pay the officers
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-20
Funeral OF I. d. Merrill,

TIE funeral of /. ID. Merrill took place
from his late residence, yesterday afternoon.
There was large delegation of the Mechan-
les Association present, besides members of
the Masonic and Odd Fellows orders. The
moral offerings were beautiful, including a
cross from st. Alban Commandery, square
ana compass from Atlantic Lodge, and a
pillow from the family. The religious SER
vices were conducted by Rev. Mr.. LEILA
cheur, assisted by Rev. Mr.. Pearson. The
Masonic services were conducted by Allan
tic Lodge. st. Alban Commandery furnished
the pall-bearers. The remains were inferred
at Evergreen
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-20
Found Under the corner Stone,

Yesterday afternoon workmen who were
engaged in tearing down Old City Building,
found in small box under corner stone
copy of the Eastern Argus of September I'd.
1888, copy Of the Advertiser Of August 30
1888, and ordinances of the city of Portland,
dated May %, 1882. The ordinances were
printed by j. and W. e. Edwards in 1888.
On the inside of the covers were the follow
ing names: Enoch Linnel, first mason !;
Isaiah Coffin and Thomas Starbird, masons !;
Captain Joseph Lance, first joiner; Jo Mer-
rill, first tender; John B. Scott, city consta-
BILE, Friday afternoon before September cleo
ton,
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-20
CIothIers' Excursion.

The clothing dealers of this city went on
their first excursion to Great Chebeague ISL
and yesterday, making Jenks's Hotel their
stopping place. Although the day was not
as pleasant as could be desired for such an
occasion, very enjoyable time was spent
Football, whist. base ball and other games
wer played, and coming to the city on the
boat speeches were made by Mr.. Burleigh
and Charles Mccarthy, Jr. A clothiers' as
ISOLATION was formed, and the following off,
GERS were elected:
President-C. G. Allen.
Vice President-Josiah Burleigh.
Secretary and Treasurer-E. L. Lambert.
. Excursion Committee-W. w. McIntire, w. III.
bin - O'N~' W -
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-20
Criminal caralessness.

a lady and gentleman were crossing
Deering Park last evening when, zip, bull
iet whizzed by the lady's head and struck in
the water Of the pond. Before she could
realize the situation another ballet grazed
her face and took the same direction as the
first. A third bullet buried itself in a tree
she was passing. The shots were evidently
fired from revolver in the hands of some
boy who did not realize what he was about,
The police should have sharp lookout for
this sort Of thing.
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-20
THE PRESS FOR THE CAMPAIGN.

The PORTLAND DAILY PRESS will be furnished
from now until September 18th, postage prepaid,
for 10 Gents. From now until the November
election. for $500.
The MAINE STATE PRESS, which is published
every Thursday, Will be furnished from now until
September 18th, for rs cents. From how until
the November election, for 40 cents.
The cash must accompany all orders.
Address PORTLAND PUBLISHING Co.,
81 Exchange street, Portland, Me.
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-20
Political Notes.

The Republican State committee have ex-
tended to Hon. A. G. Lebroke. of Foxcroft, a
cordial invitation to take an sactive part in
the pending political campaign. by address,
ing public meetings throughout the
State. Mr.. Lebroke is familiar with all
the present party issues, is deeply interested
In the result of the election, and Is one of the
most eloquent and wittiest of Maine orators.
A campaign glee.lclub was organized in
leading male singers of the city. The club
will include about twenty and will make its
first appearance at the Republican flag rails
ing Saturday night, when several campaign
songs will be sung.
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-20

A Prohibition rally will be held at Nor
gan's Hall, Morrill's Corner, on Saturday
evening next, at o'clock, to be addressed by
Rev. A. A. Phelps, of New Jersey. who is
addressing meetings in this county, Hewill
also speak at Warren's Hail. Saccarappa, on
Monday evening, July 2Sd. Mr. Phelps has
the assistance of Mr.. S. w. Woodbury. in
making the canvass of the county
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-20
ITEMS FOR hoRsEMEN.
Different Methods of Successfully
Treating Balky Horse.

DIR. William B. Morrill,, of this city, sold
hig gray mare Lady Almont last Wednesday
to Mr.. e. Fl. Page of Guilford, Me. This
mare was bred in Kentucky, by Col Richard
West and was sired by Almont, he by Alex
ander's Abdallah Her dam was by Niaga-
IA. She is the mother of several very prom
Using colts that are kept for stock purposes.
Lady Almont is now with foal by Starlight,
a son of Kentucky Prince
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-20
DEATHS.

At Falmouth Foreside, July 49, Jennie N. Ire
cartin. aged As years L month.
Funeral service Saturday forenoon at 10 o'clk,
at her late residence, Falmouth Roreside..
In Bath, July 1S, Dingene, wife of Augustus
Mampel, aged 90 years months.
Knight, of Augusta
~ years,
In Scarboro, July Is, John A. Milliken, aged 70
years IL months.
In Philadelphia, July Is, Mrs. Hannah, wife Of
Alfred Staples, aged 70 years.
Notice of funeral hereafterl
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-20

and the jury at the August term, but the
County Treasurer, Hon. b. j. Thomas, says
all bills are, and will be paid as fast as APP
proved, and two of the Commissioners say
thew have finds for all EXPENSES.
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-20
Index is a pure family soap.
RACES.

In this city, July II, by Rev. j. r. Crosser,
David A. Lynn OF Cambridge, Mass. and Miss
Mabel e. Grant of Portland Me.
In this city, July 10, by Rev. t. p Linehan.
Michael L. Mullhall and Ella +. Latham
In Biddeford, July IL, Michael Leonard and Miss
Lizzie Lord. ~
In Poland, July IA, Fernald o. Everett of Po-
land and Miss EttaC G. Roberts of Auburn
IN LlVermore, July H. Victor S. Fuller and Miss
Lula A. Pomeroy.
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-20
ATTENTION TIPPRCANORS.

The Tippecanoe Guards viii meet at Headquar
tiers, Federal St., FRIDAY NIGHT at O'Clock.
for drill. Per order,
G. A. DOW, Captain.
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-20
MUNICIPAL COURT.

THURsDAy.--Patrick Conley and Charles Harri-
son; lntoxlcation. Fined So and costs.
Henry Mullony; assault. Fined So and costs.
James Emmett otherwise James Francis; lar
cenv. Reform school during his minority.
Walter Foster, William Entwistle and Charles
Steyensi larceny. Entwistle and ISteyens dis
charged Foster TO Reform School during his mi
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-20
UNION DEPOT CAFES
SEWALL SAFETY CAR HEATING co.
DIVIDEND NO. 3.

A QUARTERLY dividend Of one rer cent. has
- been this day declared payable on and after
August 20, 1888, TO stockholders on record at
close OF business August 10, 1888.
transfer books will close August 10, and reopen
August %, 1888. Q. b. STROUT, Treasurer.
Portland. Me-, July 10, 1888. jly16eodIm
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-20

DR.. Morrill, owns Mollie Morrill,, fine
four year old black mare that stands 15s and
weighs 1000 pounds. She was sired by
Cushnoc. record 2.S4A, he by Victor, record
2.23, he by Gen. Knox, dam by Howe's Bis
marck, record 2.4O, he by Gen. Knox. This
mare is now in foal by Nelson's Redhawk
and can trot in 2.45
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-20
eod&w1w

Have no equal as a prompt and posi-
tive cure for sick headache blliousness, consti-
PATTON pain in the side, and all liver troubles
Carriers Little Liver Pills. Try them.
s,,ix
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-20
FM&W&wIy

A sound mind goes very seldom without sound
digestion, and nothing contributes toward 1t more
than the use of Angosiura Bitters, the world
renowned appetizer and invgorator, manufac-
tured only by Dr.J. G. segert & Sons.
july16 eod&w1W
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-20

Miss Wilkes, another of the Doctors
horses, is now in Kentucky She is by
Kaizer. he by George Wilkes, dam Nonpar-
lei. she by Morrill,, by Old Morrill,. Miss
Wilkes is in foal by Bourbon Wilkes.
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-20
ANNUAL M EETINc.

TIIHE Stockholders Of the Atlantic and st. Law
Il renee Railroad Company are hereby notified
that their annual meeting, for the choice Of Direc-
tors Tor the ensuing year, and for the transaction
OF such other business as may legally be present.
ed, will be held at the office OF the Company In
Portland, on the first Tuesday, the seventh day OF
August. 1888, at ten O'Clock IN the forenoon
f. r.. BARRETT, Clerk of the Corporation,
Portland, July 16, 1888. jly16eodtd
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-20
Is Cents a Piece.

3D. verse-COmmences very high;
1 lot Ladies' French Balbriggan
Vests, regular price $I.OO, but the
Key changes and the song runs
low, and triiIs the price mt
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-20
PORTLAND AND VICINITY.

Advice 10 Mothers. = MRS. WINSLOW'S
SOOTHING SYRUP should always be used when
children are cutting teeth. 1t relieves the little
sufferer at once; it produces natural, quiet sleep
by relieving the child from pain, and the little
eherub, awakes as "bright as a button" 1t is
very pleasant to TASTE 1t soothes the child, soft
ems the gums, allays all pain, relieves wind regu-
lates the bowels, and is the best known remedy
Tor diarrhoa, whether arising from teething or
other causes Twenty-Five cents bottle.
lanl6 FM&W&w1y
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-20

Doctor Morrill, owns FLY that was sired
by Judge Killy, full brother to John Mills,
record 2.3l, he by Winthrop Morrill,, dam
Fanny Holmes, three years old. record $50,
by Cazenoyia Star; second dam by Al
exander's Edwin Forrest.
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-20
40 Gents a Piece.

4th verse-WiII be sung by male
voices; Gents Balbriggan Under
vests and Drawers; the first strain
I'm allegro movement sings the
price mt 81 1-2 cents, but suddenly
changed 10 moderate and sung by
1000 male voices at
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-20
20 Gents a Piece.

I'D verse; lot of Ladies' fun
fashioned French Cut Vests; a. e
price has been sung 10 you ali this
season mt so cents; we sing IL 10
you during this sale one octave
lower,
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-20

DR.. Topliff of Woodford's, ownes a good
yearling by Harbinger out of a Drew
mare.
The North British Agriculturist gives the
Following different ways for treating baiky
horses: First, pat the horse on the neck.
examine him carefully, first on one side.
tnen on the other;. If you can get him a
handful Of grass give it to him, and speak
encouragely to him. Then jump into the
wagon, and give the word to go and he will
generally obey. Second, taking the horse
out OF the shafts, and turning him around In
circle until he is giddy. will generally start
him. Third, another way to cure a baIky
horse Is, place your hand over his nose and
ana shut of his wind until he wants to 90.
Fourth, then, again, take couple of turns
Oh sI stout Irvine around the fore legs, just be-
feel It; tie in a bow knot; at the first click
ne VIII probably be dancing off. After 60
ing snort distance you can get out and re-
move the string, to prevent injury to the
LEMONS. ruth, again, you can try the fol-
lowing: Take the tail of the horse be-
tween the hindllegs, and tie it by a cord to the
saddle. girth Sixth, the last remedy know
Is as iolOWS; lie string around the
1orses ears, closed to the head; this will
divert MS attention and sstart him.
The young colt does not always receive as
,iAoh attSutiUu lTOm The farmer as is deSira-
BILE for its well being or his own comfort
Much OF the annoyance which many find in
working the mother can be easily prevented
says Spirit of the Times, by a little fore,
thought and the exercise of little natural
tact. After it is two weeks old, the colt is as
capable OF living on three meals a day as is
the cali, and it should be shut up in yard
or pasture, away from the mother while she
Is at work. Care must Of course, be exer-
cised on the start. Leaving the colts in
Ss;;iiaii lot with older colts or horses will re-
lieye the anxiety that is first felt when left
alone. A little care as to the temperature
OF the mothers blood when the colt takes its
milk is also important.
Ii the mother is to be worked constantly
It is advisable to teach the colt to eat a little
bran and oats as soon as possible and by
increasing this grain ration it will be ready
Tor weaving earlier, and the weaving pro
cess Will be more gradual and in every way
more agreeable. If the colt is haltered and
handled half hour every day till two
months OLD, and haltered and led regularly
much better for it in every way.
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-20
N. c. M. A.-LIBRARY NOTICE.

ON and after the 22d day of July. the Library of
" the NJ c. NJ. Association will be closed and
remained closed for two weeks. Members are re-
0uested to return all books now out before the 22d
Per order of Committee.
iy16dlw Il, L. BRETT, Librarian.
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-20

DR.. Topliff of Woodford's, ownes good
yearling by Harbinger out of Drew
mare.
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-20
20 Cents a Piece.

Jth verse; lot of Gents Blue
Mixed GOssamer shirts and Draw
ers; the best yet, because ID Is sung
so easily; it is pitched low from the
first and sung through mt this very
low price,