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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-07-09
MR.. LEARY TALKS.
He still Believes That Logs May Be
Rated to Gotham.

James ID Leary, whose mammoth raft lies
disabled In Portland harbor is just as firm
as ever in his belief that his is the only sue
cessful way of bringing great logs of wood
from Canadian ports. He says the raft is
not so badly damaged that it cannot be re-
paired in a week or two and once more be
taken on its voyage to New York.
Everything went smoothly" said Mr..
Leary, latter leaving st. John, N. B. until
the raft was nearly opposite Portland. The
fog delayed the tow considerably, but the
two strong tugs attached to the raft made
very fair time. Between Rockland and
Portland 1t became necessary to go out to
sea, and last Thursday heavy northeast
gale struck the raft. The weather was very
tempestuous all day Thursday and the great
seas tossed the big raft about as though it
were chip instead of containing about
100000 feet of lumber.
1.-THE captains OF the tugs decided that it
would be very risky to remain out in such
storm. and to add to the trouble and danger
some of the wire cables by which three oil
the sections are bound, began to become I'M
fastened. In order to prevent these sections
from going 10 pieces III tuc CuOpp1 seas tlo
captains made for the nearest harbor, Port
land. which they reached in safety. 1t was
very fortunate that they were so near safe
harbor, as had the gale increased few hours
Of such terrific pounding would either have
caused the cables connecting the tugs and
the raft to part or would have torn to pieces
some OF the sections which were not so SC
curely fastened 1t was found on examina-
ton that several of the cables had parted on
account of the tremendous strain. and as
soon as was notified sent to Boston for
new cables with which to REPAIR damages"
The tugs employed to tow the raft have
gone back to New York and will return for
1t when the repairs are completed. Mr..
Leary says that $500 will repair the raft. lie
adds:
II have another raft seven-eighths com
pleted which will be just as large as the one
in Portland now. am satisfied that the ell
terprise will be success if handled right
although we ,have had many obstacles tC
contend with along such a stormy coast"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-07-09
DEATHS,

In this city, July 8, Emeline M, wife of Capt.
John A. Rose, aged 55 years.
Funeral on Thursday afternoon at $50 o'clk
at her late residence, No. 70 Atlantic street.
In Cape Elizabeth, July 8, Isabella, wife of Robt
L. LOthrop. aged AZ years 6 months
Funeral this Wednesday afternoon at $50
O'Clock, at her late residence Ligonia.
At Cape Elizabeth Depot, July g. Louisa c.
wife OF Jason 7. Pickett aged Al years months
16 days.
Funeral on Thursday afternoon at 2 O'Clock.
at her late residence, Cape Elizabeth. Burial
private.
In Lyman, July 7, Dorothy t. Cluff. aged 81
years months.
years i.
In Hallowell, June 20. Mrs. Sarah Emerson
aged n years.
In Livermore, June "a, Mrs. Sarah Morse.
In Chelsea, June %, Charles Coston aged As
years.
In BrIdgton, July 8, Mrs. Jane c. Ball OF Ne
ponset, Mass.
In 0rrington. July 4, Mrs. Louise P. RIckerson,
aged 43 years.
In Belfast, June %. Mrs. Maria A. Blanchard,
aged so years.
aged % years.
In Montville, June 10. Susan Jane Ellis, aged
70 years.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-07-09
AMONG the WheeImen.

Several wheelmen are talking of attending
the Cottage City meet week after next. 1t is
probable that small party will be made up
from this city.
Many cyclers are planning to include in
their vacations tour wheel of greater or
.Aten.>y varying from a two weeks ride
to the mountains and Rangeley Lakes, to
brief runs of two or three days to attractive
spots not so distant.
The scheme of having lantern parade is
meeting with approval, and the Portland
Wheel Club at its meeting later in the month
will undoubtedly consider the idea. To
awaken interest prize will probably be
offered for the best decorated wheel. The
intention is to invite all the cyclers of the
city to join.
letter from Mr.. FL. S. Higgins, dated at
Paris June %, recently received, says the
bicycle party had pleasant voyage over the
ocean, no one being i'll. They stopped eigh-
teen hours while one OF the shoes was file d.
which was the trouble with the machinery
reported in the telegraph columns of the
PRESS while they were at sea. Nat Good
win. the comedian. was among the passen-
gers, and he took quite fancy to the boys.
All the members of the party are good rid
ers, and an excellent set Of fellows. He says
the ride from Havre to Rouen is much pref
tier than the route of last year from Dieppe
to Rouen. From Rouen to Paris, something
like 100 miles through beautiful country
and over unsurpassed roads, they followed
about the same route as before. arriving in
the gayest city Of the world at the expected
time, having made all connections. The
weather had been very favorable. and if it
has so continued they are probably now in
Geneva, Switzerland.
uDr. George E. Dow of Portland has with
drawn as candidate for reelection as chief
consul of the Maine Division of the League
of American Wheelmen.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-07-09
THE ESSEX SAILS.
She Will Take ErIcsson's BODY TO
Sweden.

At2p. m. yesterday the U. S. ship Els
SEX hoisted her anchors and left the North
Atlantic squadron for New York When
Capt John Ericsson died a request was made
that the United States provide naval vessei
to transport the remains to Sweden, his ma
tive country. The request has now been
granted, Secretary Tracy having ordered the
United States steamer Essex to be placed at
the disposal of Messrs. George II. Robinson
and G. Fl. Business, the executors of the
Ericsson estate, and the Swedish consul, as
trustees, for the purpose Of taking the in
yentor's body to Sweden.
Commander Snow of the Essex has re-
ceived orders from the Navy Department to
get his vessel in readiness for her mission as
soon as she arrives in New York, which will
probably be Thursday, but no date has been
set for her departure. 1t is expected that
upon the arrival of the Essex in the English
Channel she will be met by some of the Swe-
dish naval vessels which will convoy her to
Stockholm.
When Capt. Ericsson died all Of his furni-
ture was taken in charge by the Swedish
consul, and sent to Stockholm, where it was
placed in the National Museum, in honor of
the dead inventor.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-07-09
PERSONAL.

Judge l.. A. Emery of Ellsworth was in
the city yesterday.
Miss Clara Munger. the well known singer,
is visiting her old home in Portland.
Nj. f. Davis, the beat builder, who has
been in Washington ON business, has got
home.
Rt. Rev. Bishop Harkins of Providence,
X. l., Is in the city as the guest of Rt. Rev.
Bishop Healy.
Mr.. George w. Fenley and family moved
to their pleasant cottage at Falmouth Fore
side, yesterday.
Fred Plaisted, the well known oarsmaD,
has removed from Long Island to Gorham,
where he has farm.
Hon. Henry Ingalls, of Wlscasset and HI
ram Kicker of Poland Springs were at the
Falmouth Hotel yesterday.
Admiral Gherardi this afternoon will en-
terrain Mayor Melcher. Mrs. Melcher and
party of friends on the warship Baltimore.
Rev. S. F. Dixie, of the New Church, Bath,
closed fifty Fyears pastorate Sunday. He
will soon start on his tour around the world.
Captain Redford W. Sargent of the steam
ship Ohio, of the State line, left Kittery;
where he has been visiting, to join his vessel,
Tuesday.
Ex-Secretary Of State S. j. Chadbourne Of
Augusta was at the Preble yesterday, and
Elliot Wood of Winthrop was at the United
States Hotel
Mr.. Theodore Gerrish, of Sioux Falls, S.
D., the ex-pastor of the Pine street church
OF this city, has been made doctor of di-
yinity by Rust University.
Misses Nellie and Eva Morey of Bemis, N.
H., are now stopping with their friend, Mrs.
George W. Robinson, S12 Congress street,
who will return home with them next Thurs.
day.
1t is rum0red that FIR. McDonough of
Whitefeld will succeed to the office held by
Rev. 7. p. Linehan In this city, and that Fr
Doran, now at the Cathedral, will go to ST.
Dominics.
Gen. A. S. Twitchell of Gorham. Nh.
well known in this city, while trying to
board moving train recently, was SO badly
injured that he will be confined to his home
for considerable time.
Henry Towle, venerable citizen, who
has been for many years closely identified
with reformatory work. is very sick. He
started TO run to get out of shower, but be-
fore he reached his home was taken sick,
weakness Of the heart developed, and he has
been confined to his bed ever since.
Captain William A. Doughty, who has
been sick for long time. has so far recov-
cred as to be able to visit the city. Captain
Doughty hopes to go out in his famous
schooner at least one trip this season. Just
now he is only able to keep about, but the
danger is past, and he is on the road to re-
covery.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-07-09
LOST AND FOUND

LOST AND FOUND
r OsT-Bronze Conduct Medal No. TILT, on.
IL red SILK ribbon; the finder Is kindly request
ed to return the same TO the Office Of this paper.
II OsT-A black leather purse. containing ten
IL dollar bill. Return to the Falmouth Hotel
and receive reward. 81
EOUND-A First Company Prize, M. v. NJ.
which the owner can have by calling at
John r. Rands, 152 Middle street, proving prop
erty and paying for this advertisement 81
TNsDRANCE POLICY LOsT-On July
Il 4th between Western Promenade and Port
land & Rochester Station, Policy No.
1885, aga, In the Northwestern Mutual Life In
returning same TO MERRY & GOODING,
General Agents, 1876 Middle street. I'll
r OsT.-A good naval conduct badge and
~ red silk ribbon ;the finder Is requested 70 re-
turn the same TO this office. 81
II OsT-In State street square yesterday a
IL bracelet marked on the inside, M. L. F.; the
finder will be literally rewarded upon leaving IL
at ~ Emery street. 81
Zoe LOsT-A female pug dog answers TO
IL the name OF Patsy. The finder will be suit
ably rewarded on returning the dog TO the PERRY
HOUSE. Al
Found.
4 HAVE found the Greatest Cure on Earth, for
Il rheumatism and Neuralgia In their worst
chronic FORMS l suffered twelve years and tried
every known remedy. Sufferers write to me and
Maine. ily2d&w4w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-07-09
A Useful Invention.

John I. Ward of Chicopee Falls, Mass.
has patented device which cannot fail to be
of great value in fire department practice.
AT present it is necessary to lay a line of
hose from the engine or the hydrant and to
attach the pipe before water is turned on.
Oftentimes If there is only one man with the
hose carriage several minutes are lost by him
in running back and forth from the hydrant
to the pipe. Mr.. Wards invention tends to do
away with this delay. He has devised con-
trolling valve which will be attached to the
butt end of the hose, letting water on jus
fast enough to fill the line as it is laid down
from the carriage. By this means water
enough to do good work on fire is secured
at the pipe as soon as it is screwed on, full
pressure being turned on by the next man to
arrive. 1t is probable that some of Mr..
Wards valves will be bought in this CITY.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-07-09
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
PoRrL AND THEATRE.


Tonight will be the last opportunity to see
the excellent dramatic company at this
house in "A Dark Life" The acting of Mr..
Meldon as Paul Clayton. Miss Rober as Ma
dine, Mr.. +. d. Melville as John Bull. and
MIR. j. F. Kirke as Moses Alphonse, brings
much applause. The specialties are all good.
John w. Harrington creates considerable
merriment by his dialect limitations. John
Walsh is clever in his neat Irish turn, dur
ing which he introduces several catchy Gel
tic songs. r. N. York, the Portland club
swinger, is loudly applauded. Heydfn and
Hetcherton appear in sketch replets with
fine singing and witty sayings.
THE PAVILION.
The company at this house do capital
work In "Blarney Castle" These Irish
pieces, with their wit and their music, are
just the thing for these warm nights.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-07-09
The Circus.

Washburn 81 Arlington's great circus will
exhibit at the Deering grounds next Satur,
day. The Nashua Gazette says:
The large show tent will seat comfortably
1900 people. There is no ring, the entire per-
formance being given upon the green turf,
and an interesting one 1t proved. The Yer
non brothers did some very daring feats upon
the trapeze and horizontal bar, and have no
superiors as aerial artists. The Mendoza
sisters. on the double trapezs, did some first
class performing, and the contortionist was
would be hard to beat that of Washburn &
A rIfnutnn
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-07-09
Steamboat SAIL.

The young people connected with the
Methodist Episcopal churches Of Portland
and vicinity will have steamboat sail in
Casco Bay this evening if pleasant, but If
stormy tomorrow evening If pleasant. Any
of the young people who have not received
notice of this excursion are requested to ac-
cept this notice as a special invitation. The
steamer will leave Custom House wharf at
7.3o p. m. and Trefethen's wharf Peaks ISL
ana at 7.45 p. M, returning so as to reach
Custom House wharf at 10 D. m.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-07-09

EOR sALE-Two story house. and cottage
IL lots at Willard, Cape Elizabeth, near Simon
toms cove; a fine bathing beach and three acres
Of land on Cape Cottage road, by b, J.WILLARD,
43 Commercial street. teI4I2
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-07-09
The weather and the Asphalt,

Yesterday was good day for practical
test of one of the possibilities of the new
asphalt pavement ON Congress and Fore
streets. 1t has been claimed by the enemies
of the asphalt that on hot days it would melt
so that every step of horse or man would
leave an impression on the surface. Yester-
day was hot enough in all conscience, but
the pavement did not melt sufficiently to be
stirred with spoon, or to receive foot print
impressions either. In fact there was no ap-
preciable change in the surface. AS hot
day preparation the new asphalt seems to be
a success. 1t yet remains to be seen what
zero weather will do to IT,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-07-09
GEMS OF cAsco's ISLES.

The Casco Bay line having extended the
wharf at Trefethen's will have considerable
dredging done around it, to do away with all
trouble from shallow water.
The school committee will go to Long ISL
and on Tuesday, the 10Th, by the Casco Bay
line.
The Catholic Orphan Asylum picnic will
occur Wednesday, the 10Th inst. All boats
will land at Little Diamond on that day.
There wefe. two private picnic parties on
Great Diamond yesterday.
AS the dredge was working at the end of
the wharf yesterday, steamers did not land
at Trefethen's. When the job is completed.
Trefethen's will be one of'tiSe most accessi-
BILE landings in the bay.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-07-09
Yastardax,s Waathar

Yesterday morning was the hottest of the
season. At ga. m. the mercury was up in
the eighties, but in the afternoon stiff
southwest breeze made the heat bearable
The signal Office thermometer indicated 80
at p. M, but thermometers in various parts
of the city registered all the way from $50
to go. Near the Union Station, Stephen
Curran, employed on the Portland & Roch-
ester extension, was overcome by heat, and
was taken to his home on Summer street. 1t
was great island day, and the steamers
went crowded. The horse cars did capital
business also.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-07-09

in the Private Secretary" are proving a
drawing card. 1t is well staged and
played by the full stock company and keeps
the audience in good humor till the close Of
the entertainment. 1t will be played for the
remainder of the week, afternoons at 8 and
evenings at S.15 "Little Lord Fauntleroy"
will be given next week. This evening there
will be dancing at the new music hall on the
arrival of the o'clock boat. The garden
steamers leave foot of Exchange street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-07-09
Seriously Hurt.

Herbert w. Barker, Grand Trunk fire.
man. was badly hurt in the round house here
yesterday. He was standing on the narrow
ledge running around the tender of his en-
CINE. His arm was above his head, holding
tne cover of the chest in which he was put
Ting MS coat. As the engine moved forward,
Barker was caught between the tender and a
ollcx piilar' His collar bone was broken
snu ne was otnerwise hurt. Had his arm
Deen Dy MS side,he would probably have bean
fatally crushed, as his body would then have
entirely filed the space between the tender
and the wall.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-07-09
Portland & Rochester RaIIroad.

The following order was accidently omit
ted from the report of the city meeting yes
terday. The order had passage.
Ordered, That the Portland & Rochester
railroad be authorized to construct the APP
proaches on the northerly side of Grove
street bridge under the direction Of the COM
mittee on streets, sidewalks and bridges,
agreeable to the proposed plans of the City
Engineer and that the City Solicitor be au-
thorized to prepare all papers and contracts
necessary to be entered into with the Port
land and Rochester railroad to carry out the
proposed change in the line of streets and
the grading Of that street without expense to
the city. Provided that the said Portland
& Rochester railroad shall provide at its own
expense legal conveyance of land from .the
AUDITORS made necessary by the proposed
change.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-07-09
What Is a Patrol Wagon For :?

An old woman who lives on Paris street fell or
Jumped into the pond at Deering park Saturday.
She was rescued and taken home by the patrol
wagon.-[Portland Press.
Mighty smart patrol wagon, that !-TBoston
Times.
The Boston Times must remember that
Portland is not so great city as Boston, and
has not, therefore. separate wagons for all
kinds of police service. If it becomes neces-
saey to rescue would-be suicide and send
her home the patrol wagon has to do It,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-07-09
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.

Subscribers Of the PRESS who intend leav-
ing the city for the summer or for only
brief period can have the paper sent them
without extra charge by leaving their address
at the counting room.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-07-09

There was slight fire in one Of the saloons
at the lower end of India street yesterday
afternoon which was caused by cigar in a
spittoon. An excited individual was upon
the point of pulling the alarm; but Capt.
Fred Rogers was fortunately within call and
prevented this action, saving the department
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-07-09
a Flower Thief Arres,as

Yesterday noon people living on Freo
street near Oak, saw an old woman with a
basket on her arm in one of the gardens.
picking flowers When questioned as to
why she did SO when the flowers were not
hers, she grew abusive and made remarks
which showed that her ideas of property
were not up to the standard prescribed by
the statutes. Officer Moore, who lives near
by, was sent for and the woman was arrest
ed, The patrol wagon was sent for, but be-
ing out on another call, did not respond. A
team was procured from Taylor's stable and
the thief taken to the station.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-07-09
An Island Excursion.

Monday evening, July 7th, the young peo-
pie Of the Congress street M. e. church en-
joyed delightful sail to Great Chebeague
island. where they we're welcomed by Rev.
j. W. Wright. and the young people of the
Methodist church there, and esce,tsS the
'parsonagetawn, where they sat down to ia
bles fcssed III all the good things to eat,
which rapiciy disappeared as the appetites
of the visitors were strengthened by an
hours sail down the harbor. After supper
both societies assembled in the church to en-
joy an hour of song and testimony, when
the Portland young people returned. feeling
that it had been one of the most profitable
and ENJOYABLE events of thu season.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-07-09
All grocers sell Tuxedo Powder.
MARE RACES.

In this city, July 8, by Rev. nj. Whitaker, ID. D.,
Holman nj. Barnes and Miss Lillian L. Sylvester,
both OF Portland -
In this city, July 8, by Rev. Mt. tssfjyar n n
William A. Moxey and Miss ANA E. Knox. both
In tnls CRY NY =, by the Rev. X. o. Storli Mr.
asodore Alfred johnson of Portland and Miss
Hlda Elk Of Deering.
In Saco, July 8, George Norwood and Miss
Jessie Barr.
In Biddeford, July A. Willis P. Howard OF Bos-
ton and Miss Florence O. Campbell of Biddeford,
In Georgetown, July 3, Augustus b. Sly OF Wal
than and Miss Myra Ella Oliver of Georgetown.
In Newcastle, June 20, Eleazer Brown Of Dam
ariscotta and Mrs. Mary K. Gazette OF Newcastle.
In Hallowell, June 30, Nelson Adams and Miss
Kate Horn.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-07-09
Board of mayor and Aldermen.

AT special meeting of the Board of May
or and Aldermen held yesterday afternoon.
an insane woman was ordered sent to the in
sane asylum at Augusta.
Permission was granted to Arthur w.
Pierce to run steam pipe from the building
corner of Grove and Cumberland streets, to
the one at the corner of Grove.and Congress
streets.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-07-09
land the PIIInen ca.,I.a

The Kennebec Valley Drug Association
are arranging for an excursion to Portland
OF all the druggists in Maine on the 18th
inst The wholesale druggists of Portland
will entertain them with sail and clambake
at the islands. Those who participated in
the grand druggists reuions of dozen years
will be glad to enjoy another as good time
as that was.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-07-09
X.JOhnLitt|e
&c GO.

he ueather today
Is likely to be
shoUery.
PORTLAND, July Q, 1890.
PlH weather ts and 1i 9 na'
ing things-Gos-
samer underwear, light
neckwear, caps for boating,
sashes, flannel shirts,
blouses, shirt waists, Vas
sar shirts for women) easy
rolling collars, thin hosiery,
fans and hammocks.
You can't resist the base
ment. Go once and you'll
go every day. It's such a
cool, comfortable place al
ways a breeze-and coun-
tiers filled with interesting
things to look at, to buy.
The Japanese tea feature
has made a hit; we shall
continue to serve real Bo-
hea tea in tiny Japanese
cups until further notice.
The basement depart
ment is selling to-day a lot
OF Japanese Incense IN
small boxes at Ioc each. 1t
is not only a delicious per-
fume in itself but is the
best thing for driving away
mosquitoes and black flies
that has ever been discov-
cred.