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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-08-02
Wheat Failure Caused by Rain.

LIT. IA. VI. EliZey OF w ooustock, nd.,
asked the Agricultural Department the
cause of the failure of the wheat crop
and received the following reply which
was published in the american Fdrnaer:
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF 40
RICULTURE
SECTION OF VEGETABLE PATHOLOGY
WASHINGTON, D. c.,
July 6, 1880.
DR.. NJ G. EHzcy, Woodstock, Nd.
DEAR SIR I'm regard to the wheat
disease, have to say that the matter
has been referred to the Chief Of the
Section of Vegetable Pathology and
that he reports as follows:
"The disease of wheat commonly
known as scab blight. has been wide
spread and destructive this year owing
no doubt, to the ceedingly wet wealth
er which has prevailed all over the
principal wheat growing regions. DR..
Ellzey's opinions as regards the cause
of disease, while in part erroneous
show that he is very close observer.
| am Of the opinion that the imperfect
filling out of the grain is partly due to
imperfect fertilization, and it seems to
me that the most reasonable cause OF
this is the excessive rains washing the
pollen away. The fungus always found
in connection with the disease also
plays an important part in preventing
the full development of the grain.
This fungus consists of delicate cob
web like threads, which penetrate all
parts Of the growing grain, and appro-
PIRATES the nourishment o. the latter
for the building up of its own body. 1t
is propagated by spores which are ex-
ceedingly minute. Under proper con-
ditions Il. e. abundance of moisture) the
spores germinate by sending out slen-
der tubes which bore their way into
healthy grains and soon develop into
the cob web like threads already de-
scribed. The fungus is a true parasite
and does not, as DR.. EIlzey supposcs,
develop only upon grams alread, weak.
eued by other causes.
The full life history of the parasite
is not known. but we are endeavoring
to find out something about that now"
Respectfully,
EDWIN WILLIS,
Assistant Secretary.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-08-02

There are many forms of nervous
Debility in men that yield to the nse Of
CATERS Iron Pills. Those who are troubled
with nervous weakness. night sweats, ETC.,
should try them.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-08-02

1t is not merely matter Of pride
but one of comfort also, for farmers
wives and daughters who find it neces-
rary to assist out of doors in the busy
rush of haying and harvesting, and
who have gardening to attend to and
berries TO pick, to have something to
protect their hands from the raids of
briers and the blistering rays of the
sun. Brown, bruised and toil-marked
hands are not beautiful, and with a
little care the hands can be kept neat
and comely to look at, in spite of these
exceptional and helpful tasks An ex.
cellent pattern for hand protectors,
which can be made of old stocking
legs Cor for hard labor of stouter
materially, which will give free play to
the fingers and will not interfer with
work, is illustrated in the american
Agriculturist for August.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-01
PER so NAL,


Mr.. John Anderson is home from the
South.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. K Martin have returned
from their trip.
Hon. W. f. Lunt is visiting Judge Knight
at Pasadena, Cal
Prof. Watson and Mrs. Watson, ara visit
ing ex-Mayor King.
DR.. Dalton will sail in the Pavonia for
Europe next Saturday.
Mrs. Keazar was much better Yesterday
and very comfortable.
Mrs. j. M. Gassaway, of Chicago, maid
and children are at the Preble
Rev. II. c. Durham, of Winter street, will
leave Portland for Denver today.
Mr.. Stacy Tolman, the Boston artist, is the
guest of Mr.. NJ. B. Gilbert, Dow street.
DR.. Charles Osgood, formerly of this city,
but now of Ipswich, Mass, was in town
Saturday.
Miss Rose M. Ladd has been reelected
teacher of sciences Springfield (Mass.) high
school.
Misses Adams and Giles of the Smaller
School have been presented by their pupils
with toilet articles.
Mrs. John Marshall Brown and family ar
rived home last week from Europe. They
took the Allan liner Carthaginia to Montreal.
Principal Jordan of the Lewiston High
School has resigned to become professor of
chemistry and biology at Bates College.
DIR. w. I'll. Emery, the chief consul of the
Massachusetts Division, L. A. W., came
down from Boston on the boat Saturday
night and took run with some of our wheel
men yesterday.
Mr. Prosper l.. Senat, the Philadelphia
artist who gave an exhibition at j. T.
Stubbs' last autumn, has reopened his sum-
mer studio, "The Barnacle," at Kennebunk-
port.
Mr. Libby, who was injured in the acct
dent on the Maine Central, at Crowelps
Brook, has been brought home to Portland.
He bore the journey very we'll and is doing
nicely.
Prof. Doldt, late instructor at the Port
land Turnverein was in town Saturday. A
host of friends here were glad to see him,
and extended to him a cordial welcome.
Many who did not would liked to have seen
him.
The officers..of the revenue cutter Gallatin,
together with few personal friends in the
custom house and the appraisers stores, and
half-dozen others who are not in the gov
eminent employ, rendered to Capt Abbey,
recently appointed to SUPPLEMENTARY in
the life-saving service, with headquarters at
New York, farewell banquet at Young's
Hotel. Boston, Saturday afternoon.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-01
Christian Endeavor Excursion to
PhIladeIphia.

Arrangements have been made for very
low rates for railroads and hotels, so that
those who wish to attend the meetings and
also enjoy charming vacation trip. can be
accommodated. Tickets will be good upon
any train from Portland. Monday. July Sth.
The excursion train will leave Boston not
later than $50 p. m. As the excursion from
New England is so large, several trains will
be run from Boston. The steamer Connecti-
cut is especially chartered for the excursion,
but as the interest is so great it has been
found necessary to secure the steamer Rhode
Island also. Full particulars of the excur-
sion, hotel rates, railroad and steamboat
tickets. ETC., can be obtained upon applica-
ton to w. Ii. Pennell, 43 Union street, Port
land
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-01
Notice TO Builders.

Sealed Proposals, addressed to Joseph d. EN-
cry, Chairman, Windsor House, Bangor. Maine,
Will be received until noon Monday, July LIST,
1889, by the Commissioners of ArOOstOok County,
Maine, for the construction and furnishing Of
material for new Jail and Jailer's residence, to
be erected In Houton. in said county, the present
season.
Proposals for the Heating and Plumbing and
for the iron and cell work will be received sepa-
rately.
Plans and specifications may be examined al
the Office OF the Architect, w. 4. Mansur, Bangor
Me-, and at the Clerk Of Courts ONCE, Houlton,
Maine.
Sufficient bonds will be required from the party
or parties to whom contract may be awarded.
The Commissioners reser e the right to reject
any or all proposals.
Houlton. Me-, June 18th, 1889.
JOSEPH ID. EMERY, co,r.
JAMES w. AMBROSE, I com1 xG3uiiiy
CHARLES 4. +. STETSON. N'"4'''i9't
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

Subscribers leaving the city during the
summer months can haze their PRESS
mailed to them regularly by ledcing their adj
dress at this office. AL papers are sent by
the islands and along the Cape shore aviU re-
ceice their copies nearly as early as ii at
their city homes.
The PRESS tuiu be mailed to any address
for 80 cents a month aeith priuilege Of chang
anq address as often as desired.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-01
is LIFE a FAILURE?
The Letter A. N. Smith Left in His
State Room.

The PRESS Saturday published an item
recording the suicide of man named A. N.
Smith of Lowell who jumped overheard from
the Forest City on the trip to Boston
Wednesday night. He left this letter.
On BOARD THE STEAMER, BETWEEN PoRT-)
LAND AND BOSTON,
Dear Brother, Sisters and Friends:-I suppose
you viii be surprised when you read this letter,
but am going TO Jump overheard tonight VIII IN
we get well outside have often thought about
it, but never seriously until today. am not de-
got the blues for L am in quite a pleasant mood
tonight. have got sick of living. This world is
failure the best you can make OF it. know
TINS is not a very courageous or heroic way of
getting out of it. bat | hope you will all forgive
this last act, aud above all things don't feel bad
y about it. l am going to write note and leave
IL mere 10 explain matters. Try and break the
news TO the girls the best you can. Sadie is liable
to worry more than the, rest All my clothes l
leave in the grip. Wear them out, whoever they
mt; am going to, put on light bathing suit a
pair of overalls and a colored shirt. would like
10 see you all once more but / am afraid should
give up my plan. was thinking you would all
say was crazy, but want you to understand
am not 1t Is only matter of time when we shall
have to CO. May be il is on account of my rowing
dlsposltlon. L like to see new countries, and
have no fear that it will be worse than this one.
want you to look at 1t in this light If l went to
australia you might not see me again. am go
ing little farther, and you will not see me right
away. 1 am writing in the stateroom and my
elbowroom is rather small. have thought Of
lots of ways to do it, but this seemed the best /
could do. hope they will not find my shape but
II they do, don't go to any unnecessary expense;
make It as cheap as possible. hope you will ali
do well in the world. My love TO all. Good-by.
A. n. SMITH,
P. ST. believe never have written so long a
letter before. should write more, but the boat
shakes so cannot. Gus has been down and had
good supper and smoked cigar since L wrote
am going overheard about II o'clock. 1 will
stop at the halfway house. Imay run across the
sea serpent. If do will try and chum in with
him
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-01
Notice to Contractors and Builders OF
Maine.

CEALED proposals addressed to the trustees
- of the Maine State Reform School, with the
name of the bidder and the part OF the work
upon which he is estimating, Will be received az
the office of Stevens & Cobb, architects, oxford
building, 185 Middle street, Portland Maine, un-
til Monday. July list, at IL O'Clock, noon, for
tage building ON the grounds of the State Reform
School.
The building will be about SO feet long and 48
feet wide, stories high above the basement with
brick walls and slate roof. The interior finish
will be ash with birch floors; basement floor ee-
mented with concrete,
Separate estimates win be required for the va
riouS parts, as follows: carpentry, masonry,
plasterng, painting, steam fitting and plumbing,
galvanized iron and stating.
Plans may be seen and further information
will be given at the office of the architects.
The trustees reserve the right TO reject any or
all bids.
ALBION LITTLE,
For the Trustees.
June IL, 1889. iunlSdtd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-01
wsstbrook Manufacturing Company

One of the most important transfers re-
corded at the City Clerks Office Saturday,
was that of the Westbrook Manufacturing
Company to Henry st. John Smith and Geo.
Il. b. Jackson. 1t consists of two deeds of
trust of the company's cooperative property,
amounting to 100000. These deeds are to
secure bonds to be issued to that amount,
and which become void upon payment Of
the bonds at maturity.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-01
Iha Iohogean Chute.

This week will be an attractive one at the
roller toboggan. Peaks Island. There will
be three sessions July 4th, with music by
Moore's orchestra. On Tuesday evening will
occur the first dance of the season. A special
boat VIII leave after the dance, and a good
time is ensured to all who attend.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-01
II You Are Not Too Eusy.

just see how many advertisements of Marri-
ner & Company's you can find in our adver-
Using columns this morning. This firm are
offering unusual inducements to the fine
trade of this city, as the prices they adver-
tise on fruit syrups, mineral waters and
other seasonable goods would indicate.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-01

and slightly cooler.
PORTLAND. JULY 1. 1889.
n Ii custom orders
~ taken here for
English McIn-
toshes are forwarded to the
makers in London, and
from three to eight weeks
are required to fill an order
for a single garment.
Now and then a misft
comes out, occasionally it
happens that the coat ar
rives too late, is not the
desired color or for some
other reason is not entirely
satisfactory, then it is
thrown back on the hands
of the American agent in
New York and on him
comes whatever loss arises
from the transaction.
Twice a year the accumu-
lation of these mishts is
cleared out at a considera-
bic sacrifice. No deprecia-
ton of the goods of course,
they're the best Of the kind
that money aOaU buy.
There were twenty-five
or more in the lot we
bought, mems and wom-
en's,-all qualities and ev-
cry one different. We
shall sell them from three
TO nine dollars LESS than
the regular import prizes.
Some of the more nota-
Bile ones of the lot are, two
(Ladies) Neillson raglans,
double texture, silk and
wool lined at $40, the reg
ular SIS sort.
Three or four fancy light
plaids, single texture cloaks
with cape (Ladies') at SIS
worth $40, and a few mems
cape coats at So.
It's an opportunity to
get a genuine English Nc
Intosh at considerable less
than the London price.
If you are going away
for the summer you'll need
one of these, better see
them today while there are
plenty to choose from.
OWEN, MOORE & co.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-01
DEATHS.

In this city, June 29th Mary L. Smith, aged 80
years.
In Boston, June 18th. Edward z. Little, for
mery of this city. aged 81 years.
In Bath, June 2Sth, Emily r.. wife of Chas. N
Rogers, aged b8 years, menths
In st John, N. b.. June 2Sth, Mrs. Katherine
Henneberry, aged SO years.
In Roxbury, Mass June 21st, Miranda Ilsley
of Limerick, aged 50 years.
In Boston, June 18th, Carrie. wife of ]. f.
Chase.
In Gardiner. June 22d, Nettie L. Barrett, aged
% years.
In Knox, June Goth, Fannie E. Elkins, aged %
years.
At sea, June 18th, Capt. I. J. Kelley, of Sears
port, Me-, aged about 60 years.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-01
PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS for dredging in PenobscOt River,
IL Maine, between Bueksport and WinterpOrt.
United States Engineer ONCE, Portland, Maine,
June 4, 1880. Sealed proposals in triplicate for
dredging In Penobscot River, Maine, between
this Office No. 537 Congress street. until 3 o. M.
of Tuesday July 2, 1889 and then opened.
Attention Is invited to Acts of Congress approved
February 26, 1885, and February %, 1857, vol.
20, page 1872, and VOL a. page Ala statutes at
large. All necessary information furnished by
JARED A. SMITH, Lieut.. Col. Corps OF Engi-
neers, u. s. Army. je6,6,7, 0&Je3O&Jy1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-01
MARR IACES.

In this city, June Goth. by Rev. s. F. Pearson.
G. Edwin Starbird, and Mary e. Plant, both of
Portland.
In Bath, June 2Sth. James Dooley and Matte
Crowell. both of Bath.
In Harrington, June 26th, Frank E. Banks of
Biddeford, and Adella G. Tanner of Pennington,
N. Ii.
In North Haven, June 22d, Frank III. Winslow
OF Vinalhaven and Ida E. Dyer of North Haven.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-01
MUNICIPAL COURT.

BEFORE JUDGE GOULD
SATURDAY. Joseph l.. Warner. Larceny
Thirty days in the county JAIL
Urlah Cobb. Cruelty TO ANIMALS. Ten DAYS In
county iail.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-01

Mr.. George KEENAN,, the distinguished ex-
plorer, is en- route to Cape Breton, where
with Mrs. KEENAN, he is to pass the summer
hunting and fishing and sailing the Bras
dor.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-01
PORTLAND AND CHICAGO.
Arrival of the First Through Vestibule
Train.
Its Reception by the Board of Trade
and Citizens.

1t was evident even to the casual observer
Saturday noon that something OF unusual
interest was in the wind. The tide of travel
was setting toward Commercial street and the
Grand Trunk railroad station and before
1890 p. m. the hour announced for the arri-
val of the first vestibule train from Chicago,
via the Grand Trunk, the large station was
packed with people. and Commercial street
as far as Moulton was filled with walters for
the special. Hand organs ground out popu-
lar melodies and their owners together with
the whirligig vendors. and peanut vendors
reaped harvest of nickles. Before the ex-
pected time the train pulled into the station.
The train was composed of the composite
car "El CAPTAIN" containing the electrical
appliances. the apartments for the officers of
the train and baggage van and barber shop
and bath room, the bath room large and well
appointed and the barber shop more elegant
than Is found in large cities. On the side of
the car was the inscription:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-01

HARPER's BAzAR-This beautiful weekly pub
neation is welcome visitor TO the parlor circle
The number for the ensuing week has been re-
ceiyed by N. G. Fessenden, 484 Congress street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-01
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
on the Rampage

The old owl is justly indignant at the persistency
with which mercenary dealers urge upon wouid-po
purchasers of SANFoRD's GINGER cheap, wortn-
less, and often dangerous gingers as our own
make,'' or good as Sanford's," or cheaper than
sanfords," or the same, etc." not in the interest
of health but for few cents extra proht. NO
respectable druggist or grocer Is ever guilty q
such practices. Avoid all others. SANFoKDs
GINGER has earned by years Of mertorious ser
vice in the preservation OF health and alevisaon
of human suffering the right to insist that those
who call for it shall be given 1t without any attempt
on the part of dealers to force upon purchasers
inferior gingers. Based on intrinsic worth, SAN
FoRD's GINGER, compounded of imported ginger
choice aromatcs, and medicinal French brandy,h
the cheapest ginger in the world. Ask for
Sanford's Ginger
With Owl Trade-Mark on the Wrapper.
M&Th&wtopofcolnrm
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-01
Advice TO Mothers.-MRs. wINsLow's

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
cherub a".ahes as bright as a buttom.' 1t is
very pleasant to taste. 1t sootes the child. soft
ems the gums, aIiays all PAIN relieves wind. regu
iates the bowels, and is the best known remedy
for diarrhea, whether arising from teething or
other causes. twenty-five cents bottle.
feb1 NV ,F&w1y6
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-01
9. Way 4 Co., Props. NeWelI's Mixture

HAVING moved my stock OF Livery, Hacks
IL and Coupes from City Hotel Stable to o. 4
Cushman St., corner OF Bracket, can furnish
all kinds OF Livery, Hacks and Coupes at short
notice and reasonable rates. Telephone No. IS71
b. EUGENE GOODWIN.
my18 dit
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Seaside and White Mountain Special"


Then came the handsome dining car-the
handsome kitchen and pantries in the rear
and front-"Casa Monica, with private com
partments for small parties, besides the pub
lie room which will accommodate 40 diners
at time. The India" Australia" and
'New zealand" three very handsome P ull-
man sleepers followed, the private state
rooms furnished with bath and water con-
veniences, and all supe rbly upholstered in
blue Powered plush. Then there was the
"China" also sleeper which contained the
Akron, o.. party. All these cars have the
conveniences of modern house. The last
car was combination sleeper, smoker, libra
ry and observation car, the "Sybaris," the Ii
brary containing 200 volumes. On the rear
of the observation car was raised platform
on which the passengers could sit with per-
feet safety and enjoy the prospect.
The cars of the train are each 72 feet long,
nearly one-third longer than the ordinary
car the entire train of seven cars weighs
over 400 tons, and is valued at about $175, 900.
Mr.. A. Clark special agent of the Grand
Trunk Is in charge of the train and District
Superintendent J. W. Stockton of Boston
was In Portland, Saturday to see that all was
right. Major Trant of the Pullman service
was the commissary of the train. Mr. James
Lightfoot has charge of the electrical and
steam heating apparatus. X. 81. Merrick
was the Pullman conductor and Miss Kate
State, lady in attendance on the lady passen-
gers.
After pausing few moments in the sta
ton the train amid the complimentary re-
marks of the crowd passed slowly through
Commercial street over railroad torpedoes
that fired a salute and passed the business
houses of ). J. Gerrish, Randall & McCallis
ter, John w. Perkins & Co., the custom
house, w. S. Jordan & Co., Elias Thomas &
Co., f. A. Smith & Co., j. S. Winslow & Co.,
Balm, Russell & Co.. Stevens & Co., Hodg-
don Bros, Fowler & Co., w. &. c. r. Mill
ken. George S. Hunt & Co.. Lyman & Sons,
who displayed flags and bunting, to the head
Of Long wharf. Here an arch of evergreen,
flags and bunting had been erected with the
legend:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-01

Castorla cures Collie, Constipation;
Sour Stomach, Diarrhea, Eructation;
Gives healthy sleep; also aids digestion;
Without narcot stupefactiOn oct5d&Wly
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MONDAY MORNING, JULY 1.
"a ADVERTTsRMENTs TODAY.

NEW ADVEKTHsEMENT TODAY
ADJUSTMENTS.
opeeing dance-Forest city rink.
FINANCIAL.
Swan & Barrett, bankers.
Brewster, Cobb & Estabrook.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT.
For sale-Bakery
Rrnes Brothers,
Owen. Moore 4 Co.
Notice of dissolution.
Notice is hereby given.
Wahtd-Men for having.
Copartnership notice..
Lorlng. short s. Harmon
WatcheS-Geo. II. Griffen.
Bridgton & Saco River r. Il.
Central Railroad OF New Jersey.
Sanfords ginger on the rampage.
Mariner ~ Company, gr0cerS-2.
Z. j. harrington, the Middle street clothIer
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-01

For any case of nervousness, sleep
lessness. weak stomach. Indigestion dyspepsia
Try Carriers Little Nerve Pills. Relief is sure.
The only nerve medicine for the price in market.
dw1w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-01

The early run on Flannel
and Fancy Shirts predicates
a long summer.
Last season IL was difficult
work to get them quick
enough to keep up with
sales.
Few stores tried to.
We happened to have them
when wanted and our reputa-
ton has brought US the trade
this season.
We've got the shirts; sell
ing them beyond anticipa-
ton. We've had to renew
stock partly already. Stripes
PIaids and Plain; Flannel,
Madras and cheviot. All the
prices proper.
And Blazers, too; we're sell
ing more blazers than he
whole town combined, for
the very reason we've got
more and better, and they
don't cost as much. Belts,
too.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-01
A Superior Fertilizer.

1t is prepared especially for Roses, the Ivy
Geranium and Fuchsfa and all plants grown for
fine blossoms and beautiful foliage. Plants grown
In small pots must be fed. The great German
Plant Food makes them strong and healthy 10
protects them from pests and vermin BY giving
more vigorous growth; II makes the foliage and
flowers rich, bright and luxurant; IL Is the best
Plant Food. Buy some today. Put up in neat use
packages and delivered anywhere In the city free
Of charge. Sent by express on receipt OF price.
Try II and you will use no other IL Is sold BY