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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-07-12
THE LATEST CIRCUS NOVELTY.
A Horse Trained to Perform on the
Flying Trap, re.

Adam Forepaugh, Jr. the famous trainer
OF animals, has, after many months of pa
tient effort, succeeded in teaching horse to
perform on the high trapeze, in the same
manner that the human gymnast or, as he is
called in the language of circus literature.
the aerialist,) makes the leap from bar to bar
as they are swaying to and fro, at the dome
of the circus tent.
The Philadelphia Times thus describes
the act of this equine wonder:
"The swaying platforms, two in number.
are each about three feet square. suspended
twenty feet from the ground by chains at
tached to the corners of the platforms. which
are supported by two cranes extending about
thirty-five feet into the hippodrome course,
The suspended platforms are arranged so as
TO swing to and fro. precisely as seen in the
adjustment of couple of trapeze bars. for
the performance of the act of trapeze per
former when he leaps from one bar to an
other.
In the execution of this act, the horse ss-
cends an inclined plane. and fearlessly but
cautiously steps upon the swinging platform
when both supports are set in motion, and as
the oscillating platforms swing to and fro,
the equine, from his swaying perch, sharply
coolly, and with reason lighted eyes, closely
scans and carefully calculates the space ne
has to clear in making the jump from swing
TO swing, just as the trained human trape-
zlst does ere he loosens his grip upon the
swinging bar to leap through space and
catch, with hands and arms outstretched. the
dangling bar in front of him. At the right
moment the animal leaps and leaves his
platform. alighting squarely on the swinging
and swaying boards in front of him. The
word of command is given, and the intelli-
gent and intrepid horse turns and prepares
to leap back upon the surging swing from
which he started"
Numerous other novel and sensational fea-
lures Will be presented by the combined
Forepaugh and wild Vest shows, on the
occasion Of their forthcoming appearance i'm
this city, Friday, July Goth.
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LITTLE DIAMOND ISLAND.
The Catholic Orphan Asylum Picnic
Yesterday.

Yesterday was happy day for the MEM
bers OF the Catholic Orphan Asylum, as well
as for the numerous friends interested in the
institution. What made it day of unusual
enjoyment to them was the picnic on which
they went to Little Diamond Island. Before
So'clock large number of persons had
gathered on Custom House wharf, and to ac-
commodate the $500 people who went on the
picnic, the boats left the city every hour for
Little Diamond Island. During the forenoon
the party passed the time in various ways.
At noon they opened their lunch baskets and
partook of the good things that were con-
tanned therein, and for the afternoons enter
tainment a series of sports were provided.
Neat programmes of the exercises were
furnished by Tobin, the clother. The
aquatic sports were omitted on account of
the rougness of the water, but in other re-
spects the programme was carried out in
full. L. J. Kelly won in the ball throwing
contest, John Barry got the prize for the
best jig dancing, William 0'Brion won the
100-yards dash, Dennis McGovern carried off
the honors in the standing three jump con-
test, and William O'Brion was easily vic
torious in the sack race. The base ball con-
test between the Portland Unions and the
Alphas was interesting. although large
number of runs were made. Three cheers
were given at the close of the game for the
Portland Unions, who won by score of 90
to 10.
Notwithstanding the large number
OF persons present. the company was
quiet and orderly one, and every
feature of the day passed off pleas
antlo. The friends of the institution wish
to extend their thanks to the Casco Bay
Steamboat Company for the excellent ac-
commodations furnished by running their
boats to and from the island hourly.
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GAGE-RouNns.
Too Much for the cuttar

An interesting although not premeditsted
race, took place in the harbor yesterday be-
tween small English cutter and fisher
mans boat, of about the same size which
carried two sails. Both boats started from
the vicinity Of Commercial Wharf ani when
they passed Custom House wharf TIE cutter.
which was under double reefed mainsail,
was little ahead. There was brisk wind,
and as both boats were headed down the
bay toward Freeport, the race soon became
very exciting because for some moments it
was difficult to tell which was the fastest
sailer. When Franklin wharf was passed
there was very little change in the respective
positions of the boats, At this point the
Yankee fishermen began to gain little and
he passed the Grand Trunk freight sheds
abreast OF his opponent The boats were
running almost directly before, the wind
and in order to win if possible the plucky
fisherman jibed one of his sails and settled
down for ''good one." The effects of this
last movement was soon apparent for when
off the Portland Company's works the cutter
had fallen in the rear. and five minutes later
the result of the race was no longer doubt
full, the fisherman having passed so far
ahead that there was little hope for the
cutter. The race attracted the attention of
numerous persons ON the wharves and was
watched with the greatest interest from the
beginning
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John B. KnIehr.

We are called upon to announce this morn
ing, the death Of one of Portland's old citi-
zens, in the person Of Mr.. John B. Knight,
the sad event occurring yesterday morning
at his residence No. 206 Danforth street.
after long and painful illness.
Mr.. knight was born In Edgecomb, Decem-
Der 20, 1904, and was consequently SO years
and months of age at the time of his de-
cease The early part Of his life was passed
at Damariscovc Island which he Inherited
from his father. Later he removed to East
port where he resided about twenty years
and then came to Portland. In Portland be
went into the lumber business and was
senior partner In the firm Of knight, Pool &
Co. Then he went into the firm OF Hamil-
ton. Knight & Sons. engaged in the business
Of -four manufacturers, with Headquarters
In Gait Block. For number OF years he
has retired from business. He was mem
Der OF the Aged Brotherhood. He leaves
a son, Mr.. John FL. Knight.
Mr.. knight was man who was quite ac-
tive up to few years past. He belonged to
the old school OF merchants, now fast pass
ing away. He always took great interest
In affairs and had lived long and useful
life. The funeral will take place Friday. at
3o'clock. from his late residence.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-07-12
PERSONAL.

Mrs. c. A. Jones christian Scientist and
daughter are at Bar Harbor for three or four
weeks.
Rev. Mr.. Wilson. of China, has Just re.
ceived pension Of S12 month, with $2,3oC
for arrears.
Isaac Lawrence's residence, Grassmere, at
Sorrento, contains, it Is said, nearly $4,000
worth Of oil paintings.
Ex-Governor Baldwin, of Michigan. is very
sick at Constantinople. Mr.. Baldwin's wife
is the daughter Of the late Allen Lombard, of
Augusta.
Mr.. Merrill d. Leighton has been COM
missioned Second Lieutenant In Com
pany c, Of Dexter, to rank from June 2Sth,
1888.
Mrs. 0. NJ. Shaw and Miss Hattie Shaw
will remain in Europe this summer. They
are now at Munich, and will attend the Wag-
ner festival at Baireuth.
@Hon. Solomon A. Woods, of Boston. ia
passing his summer vacation with his
brother, John +. Woods, Esq. and his sister,
Mrs. Sarah A. Trip, at Pennington. Mr.
Woods is wealthy Massachusetts, manufac-
turer.
49, ~-~~>~~S ~'s A<oAeb q AVAihSk PllnClpdl
OF Foxcroft Academy, and subsequently pas
tor OF the Baptist church In Dover, now
settled in Pasadena, Southern California, has
been visiting friends In Foxcroft
The Republicans Of Brunswick will open
the campaign with flag raising Friday
night. They have. invited w. d. Looney,
ESQ.,. OF this city. to deliver the address, and
It is understood that Mr.. Looney will accept
the invitation. Prof. Chapman. OF Bowdoin
College. will probably preside.
Rev. ID. P. Thompson, who died on July
Sd. was born at FRANKFORT, Sept. IS, 1907. He
became connected with the M. E. Confer
ence at Portland In 1886, and has ever since
been engaged in the work, save the last
seven years Of his life. He has had charge
OF over twenty-five circuits, and has been in
strumental in the conversion Of over one
thousand souls. He has baptized converts
by scores, and after one revival he immersed
over seventy. Over half a score Of ministers
date their start In Christian life to his teach
inqs,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-07-12
AN EXPLANATION.

What Is this "nerveus troublev with which SO
many seem now to be afflicted? Ii you will re-
member few years ago the word Malaria was
comparatively UNKNOWN Ito 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 1t is with nervous
diseases, as they and Malaria are intended 10 COW
er what cur 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 1t cannot dispose OF the bile
through the ordinary channel is compelled to pass
II off through the system, causing nervous troub
les, Malaria, Bilious Fever, etc. You who are SUI
fering can well appreciate cure. We recommend
Green's August Flower. Its cures are marvellous
n0Yl d1veTu
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Serious Accident.

MT. and Mrs. James z. Shepard of Law
renee. Mass, Sc. out last week for Union,
Me- the native town of Mr.. Shepard, where
soldiers monument was to be dedicated,
Saturday, ON starting for home, thew met
with carriage accident, in which both were
injured, Mrs. Shepard sustaining a bad frac.
tire Of the left forearm. while Mr.. Sbenard
was bruised almost from head to foot. sus-
tanning also sprain Of the left arm, The
accident was caused by the horse shying and
running into o ditch:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-07-12
Harrison Guards.

The uniforms of the Harrison Guards
adopted last evening will be red swallow
tail coats, with white trimmings, white
trousers. with cardinal stripe, white cross
belts and white gloves, and a helmet-tbe
style of the latter to be decided on. This
will make very snowy uniform. Seventy.
eight members last night answered to the
roll call and had an enthusiastic meeting
and drill. The company adjourned to Thurs.
day evening, July 10th. when the members
will be measured for their uniforms.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-07-12
Fifteenth Maine Regiment Associa.

The local subcommittee on reunion having
in charge the arrangements for the regiment
al reunion Of 1888. have designated Bangor
as the place and Wednesday, September 10Th,
as the date Of such reunion. The general
rendezvous at Bangor will DO Grand Army
Hall, and a. m. is fixed as the hour of meet
ing. Reduced rates at the hotels and on all
railroad and steamboat lines. A large at
tendance and an enjoyable reunion may con-
fidently be relied upon.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-07-12
Ivanhoe Lodge.

The officers-elect Of Ivanhoe Lodge, K. Of
r.. were installed Tuesday evening by Depu-
ty Grand Chancellor Frank Fl. yerrill. Be-
fore the installation took place, the retiring
Past Chancellor, William A. Allen, was pre-
sented by Vice Chancellor Strout, on behalf
Of the members Of the lodge, with beauti-
full past chancellor's jewel. The following
are the officers for the ensuing term:
7. C.-Henry Evans.
= C.-Charles A. Strout.
YEA. A. McKone.
I.-George Z. LefavOr.
NJ at A.-C. v. Richards. sfFnf 3,
CT. Ii. Cobb.
U. CA. A. P,ummer.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-07-12
The national Encampn,ant-

No arrangements have yet been made by
the great railway lines for the transportation
OF Grand Army boys to the National En-
campment in Columbus, Ohio. to be held the
second week in September. The National
Executive Committee understand that fare
of one cent per mile will be asked, but the
managers of the Bee, National and Michigan
Central lines, all write Commander A. M.
Sawyer that no rates have yet been made,
though the Bee line thinks it will be one
iare' Unless arrangements are quicklymade
only those comrades will go to Columbus
VINO are prepared to pay full fare.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-07-12
Consolidation.

The News Bureau says: 1t is not thou ght
probable the Boston g. Maine Eastern CON-
mittee will reach any satisfactory agreement
for some time, owing to complications at
tending such large interests. The Eastern
is perfectly satisfied under its lease. and will
hardly agree to any terms of consolidation
unless they are eminently satisfactory. Ru-
NOR has it that terms are likely to be S225
for Maine and $50 for Eastern, or for 2, but
both interests are reticent on the subject
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-07-12
THE MAINE PRESS.
Some of Those Who VIII Take the
Excursion.

The Maine Press excursion to Moosehead
Lake, next week, win be one of the most
enjoyable of It's always enjoyable excursions.
These are the gentlemen who, with their
ladies, have announced their Intention of
going:
Z. ii. Elwell, Portland TRANSCRIPT
John nj. Adams, Eastern Argus.
+. G. Rich, Job Printer.
NJ. N. Rich.
E. w. Morrill,, Home Journal.
II. X. Morrill,, Gardiner.
w. b. Lapham, Augusta.
Howard Owen, Maine Farmer
II. A. Cobaugh, Fireside Visitor.
9. Q. Morrell, Printer, Walton
j. +. Hill, Happy Hours.
Y. y. Hichb0rn, Somerset Reporter
Y. w; Robbins, Oldtown Enterprise.
Kendall nj. Dunbar, Damariscotta
). w, Lane. National Farmer
W. III. Trott, Printer, Boston,
9: A. Plsbury. Republican Journal
W. A. Woodward, News, Milton, Mass,
JOS A, Homan, Augusta.
9. b. Haskell, Pittsheld Advertiser
Geo. Z. Bracket, Temperance Record
Anne w. Simonton, Camden Herald
e. Row6ll HalOwell
w II, Elwell, Oxford Democrat
Miss N. j. Trott, Literary Companion
Chas, ). Parker, Arlington (Mass.) Advocate,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-07-12
A Jail BIRD picked ,,p and.os.

Capt. Littlefeld, Of schooner Fred Jack
son of Portland, at Vineyard Haven, re-
ports that when on Nantucket Shoals, near
Handkerchief Shoal, Monday. he picked up
a man in dory, whom be afterwards learn
ed, was one Of fac who broke Jail at Nan
tucket last Saturday. He left the vessel
Tuesday morning, before the authorities
could be notified, and Is still at large.
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DEATHS

IN TINS city, July IL, John B. knight, aged SO
Funeral on Friday afternoon at 8 O'Clock at
MS late residence. 206 Danforth street.
IN hayerhili, Mass, July 10, Geo ii. Newbegin,
formerly of Portland
Prayers at Evergreen Cemetery at o'clock
n ~ hshnebunkport, July y, Capt Henry b.
iWainDley aged 80 years months.
aged 26 years.
In Dayton, July ., Samuel Roberts, aged 70
81 years. ~
80 years. '' Nso
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-07-12
MUNICIPAL COURT.

BEFORE RECORDER DYER.
WEDNEsDAY-JohnB Burke. Intoxication; fined
So and costs.
John Minough. Common drunkard; 80 days in
county jail
Patrick Sullivan. Illegal transportation; fined
and costs. Appealed.
Patrick Heating. Search and Seizure. Dis
Edwin c. Greeley. Search and seizure. Dis
charged
Mary ]. Shaw and Ellen stenhorn. Search and
seizure. Each fined $500 and costs.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-07-12
Boom at Southwest narbor.
Bangor Wing
n

A large share of Sutton Island, Southwest
Harbor, has already been sold to gentlemen
who propose to erect summer cottages there,
Among the number who have purchased lots
Prof. Pratt and DR.. Lombard of Connecti,
cut, ID. Curtis and Mr.. Woodwork of New
York, Mr.. w. b. Goodwin of Cambridge.
Mass. Prof. Joshua l.. Kendall of Cam.
bridge, has also handsome cottage there
and is very enthusiastic in his admiration of
the place. Mrs. Kendall is a member of the
Cambridge school committee, and a sister of
Prof. Maria Mitchell of Yassar College.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-07-12

IN AUBURN, July Z, VIM. H. Brackley of Lewis
toil anu ~ MISS Hattie Il. Norton Of Auburn.
,, IN bbIooksyllle, June %, Albion Closson and
MI, IN bpoothbay, Dune 49, Merrill A. Perkins and
WI, !. augusta, July a Rev. Martin s. Howes OF
Augusta. - ' =
IN hallowell, July i, NJ. @. Thompson Of Los
thr0p. ~ ~ y -
IL. IN hoeKiand, Jnly 8, Frank l.. Berry Of Port
iand ana Miss Sara L. Wilson,
Miss Linnie L. Ash
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-07-12
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate in
this county have been recorded at the Regis
try of Deeds:
nell 81 &c. -
Leander G. Moody to Mark r. Coolbroth, ct al
Biddeford-Mary Brodigan ct ais. to Isaac
Weber, 81.
standish-Layinia Moody to Leander g. Moody.
81 &C.
New Gloucester Moses ID, Pickett to Carolina
f. Pickett, $500.
Moses d. Pickett to Nathan Z, Pickett, $500,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-07-12

Governor Ames, of Massachusetts, still
continues to be very sick man. Yesterday
morning he was rather more comfortable
better night Tuesday night than the one be-
fore. He slept three hours. 1t is not likely
that he will be removed to Easton this
week.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-07-12

Bangor Whig.l
A family living in an adjoining town to
Dexter were obliged, a few nights since, to
apahd9n their house on account of mosqui-
toes; Inc women of the house went to a
inreignDors about half mile away, on hill.
Inc men e folks tried to sleep in the barn, but
iound u no better, and then took to a piece
OF WOODS on higher ground-the house being
situated in swampy land.
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Relief Association of Portland Fire
Department.

The annual meeting of the Relief Asso-
citation of the Portland Fire Department was
held at the Chief Engineers office, City
Building, last evening. The attendance
was the largest for the past twelve years.
From the report of the secretary, r. II.
Ball, flom April 6, 1887, to June 80, 1888, it
appears that the trustees have held during
that period four regular and six special
meetings. The committee on relief have
held fifteen meetings. The total amount
paid out for relief is $s05. There have been
two deaths of life members, William III.
Chase and Harris G. Barnes. The secreta-
rvs report shows the names of those to
whom relief was paid and the amounts.
G. Fl. Cloyes. the treasurer had the books
there but had no report drawn up. so it is
impossible to give the financial standing of
the association.
The following were elected trustees:
Z: ii. Cloyes, c. w. Cushing
Inomas Palne, Samuel Hodgdon.
W. w. RUBY, II. S. Freeman.
j, Winslow, H. s. Bennatt'
A. II. Griffin, j. N Long
]. X. Loring, George w Plat
j. E. Cady, @. E. Jordan
A. r. Cummings, r. H. Rail-
OF the above names two, Freeman and
Bennett, are new members. the others have
been on the board some time.
The trustees will meet to organize next
Wednesday evening.
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HARRISON PIONEERS ATTENTION.

All Republicans who desire 10 join the Harrison
Pioneers, are requested to meet at headquarters,
the Park Garden, Federal street, next FRIDAY
EVENING, July IS, at s O'Clock sharp
Per order committee.
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Clifford Pinney, brakeman on the ele.
waited road in Brooklyn, N. Y, was shot and
fatally wounded in mis- boarding house yes
terday morning by two masked men. who
had entered his room and robbed him of n
gold watch and some money
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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
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CORTLAND AND VICINITY.

More cases of sick headache, biz
iousness constipation can be cured in less time,
with less medicine and for less money, by using
Carriers Little Liver Pills, than by any other
means. iulylod&wlw
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WEDDINGS.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.


The Pemigewasset House, Plymouth, N,
H., was the scene of quit wedding, which
occurred Tuesday at noon, the contracting
parties being Agnes lola, eldest daughter of
Professor G. G. Rounds, formerly principal
OF the Normal School at Pennington, and
Edwin s. Matthews of Boston, who is con-
nected with the Grave Elevator Company.
Miss Round has been critic teacher in the
school at Plymouth, and has also taught
successfully in Cambridge. Mass, and in the
West. The ceremony was performed in the
private parlor in the presence of the imme-
date relatives Of the bride and groom. AZ
ter an elegant lunch Mr. and Mrs. Matthews
left on the LBS express for trip through the
White Mountains and to Portland. They
will reside in Boston,
GAGE-RoUNDs.
A very pretty wedding took place yester-
day at the residence of George H. Rounds,
his daughter, Lillian, being united in mar
riage to Charles X. Gage of Boston, formerly
OF this city, now western salesman for Stick
ney g. Poor. Rev. c. Il. Daniels and Rev.
l.. FL. Hallock officiated. Miss Philbrook
discoursed fine selections on the piano. The
presents were numerous and costly. After
partaking of wedding breakfast served by
Robinson, the caterer, the happy couple de-
parted on the noon train for western tour.
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Su BuRBAN NEWS.
BowERY REACH.


Sixteen jolly yachtsmen, crew of the ia
nous Dauntless, now undergoing repairs in
the dry dock, went on an excursion Sunday
to the Two Lights. The men were dressed
In the uniform of man o. warsmen, with the
name "Dauntless" in gold letters on the cap,
aud the same embroidered in white on the
shirt front. Flags from the yacht were fes-
TONED about the picnic barge, and each OF
the four horses wore scarlet plumes. Blocks
of ice and hampers and boxes beneath the
seats bespoke goodly amount Of stored en-
ergy. The day was dry and windy, con-
ducive to thirst, and soon all the milk, at any
price, to be had on the premises and in the
neighborhood was consumed by the thirsty
blue jackets. Too much tactical fluid soon
soured, and began to produce feelings of be-
ligerancy which manifested itself in desire
on the part of some of the crew to place their
shipmates in the same condition as their
ship--subjects for the hospital or the drv
dock. For few minutes the air was blue
with swear words from Germany, Portugal.
Denmark and Sweden, spiced with pigeon
English In these several tongues The in
reference OF peacemakers soon restored
amlty and thereafter the party contented it
self with hilarious amusements.
DR.. Thombs of Knightville, was summoned
here yesterday by telephone to attend the
life-saying keeper, who is sick with tonsili-
tbs.
The farmers are in the midst of haying
the weather is the finest possible for the
work. and during the past week barns in
this vicinity were filed with best cured hay
ever harvested here or anywhere. Peas,
strawberries and new potatoes are being
marketed. NJ
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VigOr and Vitality

Are quickly given to every part of the body by
Hoods Sarsaparilla. That tired feeling is entirely
overcome. The blood is purified enriched and
vtalized, and carries health instead of disease to
every organ. The stomach is toned and strength
ened, the appetite restored. The kidneys and
liver are reused and inyigorated. The brain is
refreshed the mind made clear and ready for
work. The whole system is bnilt ND by