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The Portland daily press., 1891-05-01
THE ISLAND SEASON.
PREPARATIONS In Progress for the
Coming Summer.

Preparations are being made in a quiet
way for the opening of the island season.
There has been little building on the islands
during the winter, no new cottages having
been built on Peaks or Diamond Islands
One new dwelling house to be occupied all
the year round, has been built by George
Randall on the Edwin Trott lot, the Trott
house having been torn down to make room
for it On Diamond Island, DR.. Woodlands
cottage has been enlarged and improved.
Several new houses have been built on Long
Island. There are cottages enough on the
Islands at present to ensure a lively season
II they are all occupied as the prospect is
That they will be. The hotels on Peaks and
Long Island will all be opened as usual and
Will do good business. Mr.. Atkinson is
preparing the Ottawa House for big run of
business. Yesterday the wagons that run
from the steamer wharf to the hotel were
brought up to the city to be repaired and
PAINTED.
The Casco Bay line will probably do the
most of the business between the city and
the upper islands, as it Is extremity doubtful
II Capt. Knowlton's line runs. Capt. Knowl.
ton himself is at present travelling for
manufacturing concern in this city and will
probably remain there. II this line does not
run the Casco Bay line will probably extend
their trips to include Cushing's Island. Ne
gotiations are pending between Mr.. Atkin-
son and the managers of the line, and an ar
rangement will undoubtedly be made.
The Casco Bay line fleet will run as it has
done heretofore, the Cadet and the Emita
going on the route to Long Island and the
Forest Queen and Forest City running be-
tween Peaks and Cushing's Island and the
city. Capt. A. S. Oliver will. as usual, COM
mand the Forest City. with Mr.. McRea as
engineer. Capt Green, who is now running
the Forest Queen in Capt. divers absence,
will command the Emita, and Capt. Byron
g. Dean, who was on the Greenwood last
year will have one of the other steamers.
probably the Forest Queen. Capt. Parker
o. Haley, who was In command of the Queen
last year is lighthouse keeper down on the
coast now and will sail the ocean wave no
more. Engineer Kicker will continue on the
Queen and Engineer Charles Simpson will
make the Cadet 60 this year as he did last.
1t has not been settled yet who will be COM
mander of the Cadet.
The Harpswell line will run two steamers,
the Merryconeag and the new steamer Che
beague. The former will tie up over night
at the city. aud the new steamer at Orr's ISL
and, making the early trip up In the morn
ing.
The ferry-boat, Josephine Hoey, is being
painted and put In order for use In case of
emergencies.
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-01
May Day Carnival.

The May Day Carnival will be given al
City hall this afternoon and evening. Collir
Goes comic operetta, introducing airs from
the "Mikado," "Mascotte" and Patience
will be given, besides twenty-five young la
dies in cadet drill, sixteen young masters
and misses in lawn tennis, the braiding Of
the May-pole, grand chorus of one hundred
voices and delightful instrumental music by
Chandler. The rehearsal Wednesday even
ing showed the participants in remarkable
state of perfection and assure brilliant
entertainment. Seats at Chandler's.
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-01
BRIEF JoTTINcs.

A special town meeting will be held at
Deering today.
Atkinson's yacht will be launched today.
between and A p. m.
The Odd Fellows Register and the Mason
ic Journal for April have been issued.
General Neal Dow has made preparations
to erect dwelling on the easterly side of
Dow street.
The tug Express has been sold to Hampton
Fairfield Of Saco, and she left Wednesday for
her new home.
Yesterday was bright and much warmer.
The mercury dropped below the freezing
point Tuesday night.
Merlin, the magician, is among the steam
err Polypesian's passengers. He will bring
back to this country Spanish orchestra.
On account of the May Day exercises In
City Hall the children's meeting will not be
held at the Gospel Mission this evening.
The teachers Bible class for the study of
the Sunday school lessons will be held at the
Y. M. G. A. rooms this afternoon; led by
Rev. j. F. Clymer. All are invited.
The Polynesian of the Allan line, the last
English steamer of the season, sailed at 2.45
p. M, yesterday, for Liverpool and halifax
with large passenger list and cargo.
The sheriffs made seizure at a place on
Hampshire street yesterday morning and
took bottle from the person Of the wife of
the man who runs the place.
The amount of duties paid on tin plate
alone at this port during the past winter
amounted to upwards of one hundred and
fifteen thousand dollars.
The last remaining section of the coal shed
on the Randall & McAllister wharf is being
torn down to be be replaced by a modern
coal pocket with all the modern improve
ments.
At meeting of the committee on public
buildings, held Wednesday. the janitors Of
the various school houses were reelected ex-
cept the janitor of the North school. He is
going into other business.
Engine Company No. 2, the winner of the
prize at the recent contest, have invited the
members of the fire department to banquet
to be given at their house, 1874 Congress
street. this evening and 1t has been very
generally accepted and an enjoyable time is
anticipated.
A team belonging to the Long Wharf Fish
Company came down Temple street at
high rate of speed yesterday and collided
with one of FL. j. Bailey & Co.'s teams that
was standing in front of the store. Both
horses started to run but were caught by
bystanders before any damage was done.
Mr. George S. Staples of Portland, who
has contracted to build the streets for the
Franklin Company on Auburn Heights ar
rived in Auburn Wednesday. He has been
delayed some about his work by the failure
of his tools to arrive, but they came Wednes-
day afternoon and ground has already been
broken. Mr.. Staples had with him small
crew of men from Portland and will hire
others from Auburn and Lewiston. Work
will now be pushed very rapidly.
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-01
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Nothing strange about the
fact that men wear pants.
The only strange thing 10
why they will choose to pay
$40 and $i2 to their tailor
when they can find just the
same quality at our store for
So, ST and So.
Have you looked for ready
made lately? You'd be sur
prised to see the great i'm
provement made in our cloth
ing of late years.
All wool Pants $500 and
prices Increase with quality
until YOU reach the most lux
urious at SD. Better look 'em
over.
Our Whips at Is cents are
the best advertisement
we've offered.
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-01
CoVh am.

At meeting of School District No. /, OF
Gorham, held Wednesday evening, April %,
the following important action was taken
Voted, to transfer the scholars of the gram
mar grades to the model schools connected
with the Normal school, and combine all
primary grades in the district school build
management of the authorities of the Nor
NAL school, together with the district agent,
school committee Of town and grading COM
mittee of district. By this arrangement,
which will go into effect next September,
Schools equal to any in the State tate and add
tional advantages will be offered to the stu
dents of the Gorham Normal School for OBJ
serving and taking part in the work of all
school grades up to the high school.
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-01
NEW ADvERTEsRmKNTs.
PORTLAND. MAY 1, 1891.

ne ueathe, todav
Is likely to be
fair and lUdrmer.
PORTLAND, May 1, 1891
I>HE most conspicu-
l. Gus feature of all
the Refers and
Jackets and Cloaks is the
buttons.
A plain Cloth Jacket or
short Coat owes all its
claim for style to the but
tons.
They're larger and bet
ter, more snowy and of
course more expensive.
They're made of horn and
mother of pearl and shell,
and they're to be had in
pure white, smoked and ir-
ridescent.
This morning we receiv-
ed a large shipment of the
finest and handsomest but
tons we've ever shown.
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-01

mrs. WinsioW's Soothing Syrup
has been used over Fifty Years by millions of
mothers for their children while Teething, with
perfect success. 1t soothes the child softens the
Gums. allays Pain, cures Wind Collie, regulates
the bowels, and is the best remedy for Diarrhoea,
whether arising from teething or other causes.
For sale by Druggists In every part of the world.
Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
syrup zoe a bottle. feb6MW&F&w1y.
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-01
The Tug namarast

Captain George Matthews's tug, the A.
Demarest, has arrived in the harbor. The
Demarest is short steamer with a biph
house, and is painted dark brown. The
smoke stack has white band like that on
the steamers of the Casco Bay line. The
most pronounced thing about the new boat
is the whistle, deep-toned musical chime,
which can be heard several miles.
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-01
Consolidated Insurance Agencies.

The fire insurance agencies Of W. d. Little
& Co., and Palmer g. Anderson have been
consolidated. The members of the new
combination are Hon. j. S. Palmer, Horace
Anderson and Captain Thomas j. Little.
They are all representative insurance men,
and the list of companies represented by
them Is long one.
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-01
Attempted Burglary on:Nortn street.

One night last week burglars made an at
tempt to break into DR.. Dyer's house on
North street. They used diamond, cutting
piece OF glass from the front door. When
the knocked out the piece they had cut, the
doctor heard the noise and went ont To see
what caused it. The burglars had gone. Of
course, and the doctor did not discover until
the next morning that burglarious attic mpt
had been made,
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-01
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate In
the county have been recorded at the regis
try Of deeds:
POrtland-Gilman L. Bracket to Charles
Plummer. a.
Geo. A. Brackettto Charles A. Plummer.
Deerlng-Wm. W. Hueston to Daniel r. Fro.
hook.
Westbrook-John A. Ripley to James ii. Pear
son.
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-01
LourneYmen Rarbers.

An adjourned meeting of the journeymen
BARRIERS of this city will take place next SUM-
day afternoon at $50, at Labor Union hall,
176a Middle street. A former journeypan
barber Of Boston and Mark Courant Of the
Central Labor Union, will address the meet
ing. A local union will be formed and cleo.
tion of officers will take place at this meet
TN
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-01
Retail Watchmakers' and jewelers.
Association,

This association had their first annual
dinner at the Preble House Wednesday eve.
min. At the annual meeting held at the
same time the following officers were cleo
ted:
President-Wm. Senter.
Vice PresideHt-Wm. +. Todd.
TreaSurer-G. FL. Griffin.
Secretary-R. B. Swift.
Trustees-J. A. Merrill. Z. C.I.Swett, L. s. Pen
dexter, G. A. Harmon, A. M. Wentworth.
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-01
MARRIAGES..

In Springvale, April 81. Frank d. Smith and
Miss Nettie Nj. Littlefeld.
In Saco, April %, Bishop A. Parsons of Boston
and Mrs. Elvira NJ. Cook of Saco.
In Biddeford, April 26, William Q. Stacy of Bos-
ton and Miss 0rinna b. Smith of Biddeford.
In Turner, April 81, Shirley Merrill and Miss
Rasa e. Tones.
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-01
Reported Strike.

1t is reported that the tenders to the vari-
GUS master masons will strike today if their
wages are not raised from $1.75 to So per
day. No information of the intended strike
has been received by the labor unions.
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-01

Women with pale, coIorIess faces,
who feel weak and discouraged, will receive both
mental and bodily vigor by using Carter's Iron
Pills, which are made for the blood, nerves and
complexion. apr27d&wlw
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-01
The ParcIvaI casa

wednesday, the directors of the Auburn
Shoe and Leather Bank and Bank EXAMINER
Parker teStihed before the grand jury in the
United states Court, in the case of Mr.. Per
cival. the banks cashier.
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-01
School Committee.

The school committee report is issued from
the press. The report says that the past
year has been one of general prosperity.
The average attendance of pupils has been
good and the progress made commendable.
We have, taken as whole, an earnest. faith
full and enthusiastic body of teachers, and
there has been displayed on their part COM
mendable zeal in their manifold labors. We
have always found these teachers ready to
cooperate with us and our superintendent
in carrying out such suggestions as we have
deemed necessary to make for the greater
efficiency of our school work.
From the statistics in Superintendent
Lords report the following figures are TAX
en-:
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-01

And now comes a rival
to the bent wood furniture
made in Austria, which has
an advantage over the for
eign make of being cheap
er while it is quite as good
and looks just as well.
We have just opened a
lot of easels and screens
made in this new way and
we don't hesitate to say
that they are the most at
tractive goods of the sort
that the draperies depart
ment has shown.
Oak and white enamel
prices from $3.50 up for
easels, and $I.Io up for
screens.
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-01
MUNICIPAL COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.

BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.
FRIDAY-Thomas Hammel, Ferdinand l..
Griffin, Timothy Mccarthy and Charles
Wayland. Intoxication; each fined So and
costs.
Michael d. Casey. Common drunk; sixty
days in the county Jail.
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-01

In Harpswell, April "a, Mary G. Wilson, aged
63 years.
In Brunswick, April 90, Benjamin Dunnlng,
aged 20 years.
At Goose Rocks. April 20. Olive j.. widow of the
late Charles p. Stackpole, aged 60 years months
In Bath. April 81, Elsie wife of Charles L. Will
lis, aged 80 years.
In West Bath, April 16. Miss Elsie A. Coombs,
aged "a years 10 months.
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-01
HARRINGTON BROS.
Rlnes Building,
SAP Congress Street
dit
MAINE CENTRAL r. r,

For Bangor, Bar Harbor, NJ. John, the
White Mountain, monireaI,
and tho West.
On and after May Sd. 1891, passenger trains
For oDANylLLE jet, AUBURN and LEWIS.
LE ESH S5S a. aia Bh h1S S1S
R0CKLAND and KNOX and LINCOLN RY
% S;4Ss g; M m, .1.15 and sos Pm;
WELL and AUGUSTA, GAS, 1926 am, .J.15
F&RS IN IN Via LEWISTON, s.45 a. "a.
MONMOUTH, WINTHROP, kEA FAD Fl FL and
:! "a + 6TGy1sros 2 va
,; n; and Saturdays only at 800 p: IN.
sKQWHEGAN via LEWISTON, 1:1op. m; via
y A a. S;45 a. M, Il5 and III 20 p. M.
DOVER and FOxCROFT via DEXTER, LIS and
BANGok via va LEWISTON, Ito p. m; via Az
GUsTA,, e.45 q. m., Ills and t1l.2O p. m. !;
BANGOR s PIscAfA sifH S Z. R., via DEXTER
Lib and t11 ~ p: m.i via OLDToWN at 6.45
ELLSWORTH and MT. DESERT FERRY at
GAS a. M, 1.15, til .2Op. M
VANCEBOkO, $40 a. M, sl.15 and I'll 20 D. m.
2.6osTook COUNTY, II, HAfI Il and the
PROVINCES LIS and I'll 30 pm.
sRuns daily, Sundays included.
might express with sleeping cars attached
runs every night, sundays included. but not to
Skowhegan Monday morning, or TO Belfast,
Dexter or beyond Bangor excepting to Bar Har-
Dor Sunday mornings.
wEkTE MOUNTAINS, LINE.
For CUMBERLAND MILLS anc sEBAGO
LAKE, S.45 a. M, 1.05 $50 and els o. m.
BRIDGTON at $40 a. M, LOS aud IS. 10 D. m.
FRYEBURG, NORTH CONWAY, GLEN,
BARTLETT, FABYANS, 8. 45 a. M. ] .O5 ana
6.15 p. M. ST. JOHNSBURY and MONTRE-
AL S.45 n. M, 6.16 p. m. JEFFERSON and
LANCASTER, without change), LOS o. m.
The S.46 a. M. tram for Montreal connects for
all points In Northern New Hampshire, Vermont
Chicago and the West; al 20 connecting at Mon
treal with the Can. Pac. Transcontlnental train
for Vancouver and Pacific Coast points. The
6.15 u. train has q. r.. sleeper for Montreal
and connects with trains via 500" Line for
Minneap Ills and st Paul.
Arrivals In Portland from Montreal, &c., $50 a.
m. Lewiston 1856 a. m. from Augusta. Bath al d
Rockland and monday only Watervlle $40 a.
M; Pennington, Skownegan and Lewiston, IL %
p. M; st. John, Vanceboro, Bangor, Dexter
Dover and Foxcroft. Rockland, etc., at 81 80
p. M; Sebago Lake $50 a. m. and 1920, 4.4b
and 6.15 p. m. Bridgton $50 am, 500 D. m. |:
Fabyans, Bartlett and North Conway $50 a. M,
1920 and 800 p. m.; Montreal, 1t Johnsbury,
$50 q. m. and 500 p. m! Lancaster, 1920 p.
5.z5 p. M; Flying Yankee, 5.35 p. m.; Farm
ington SkOwhegan, Waterville and lewiston 6.48
p. m; Night Pullman LAO a. M; and Sundays at
1880 2, m. fro st. John, Bangor, Lewiston and
Rockla1d.
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-01
MiI|ett, Evans { Co.
MERCHANTS
WEEK.
DRESS GOODS
WE OPEN TODAY.

WE OPEN TODAY,
One lot of New Dress Goods In
Spring Colors at 80 cents per yard.
marked from rs cents. We call
special attention to the above extra
bargain. We offer in this sale the
finest variety of New Spring Dress
Goods we have ever shown. Broad
cloth, Cancels Hair. Cheviot' In 80
inch, One lot Homespun in 40 inch
at 30 cents per yard. Pattern Suits,
Cashmeres and Henriettas In all the
new colors. Elegant variety of Black
Goods. India Silks in Plain and
Figured. Black Silks in Faille and
Gros drain. Surah Silks in all quail
ties. Brocade Silks. Wash Silks In
colors for Waists. silk and Wool
Cheviots. Cotton and Wool Challi.
All Wool Challi. Scotch and Amer
lean Ginghams. Parties visiting the
city this week will find 1t to their ad-
vantage to call and inspect our stock.
comprising as 1t does everything de-
sirable both In Fancy Goods and Dry
Goods. We carry the finest variety
of Dress Trimmings to be found In
this market. Also Kid Gloves and
Hosiery. Laces and Handkerchiefs.
Do not fail to give us call.
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-01
246 MIDDLE ST.

40 inch Cream Lace Scrim
&C Yard.
100 pieces Cambria Finish White
Ground Prints,
&C Yard.
Best quality Indigo Blue Prints, 6 IL
cts. yard.
Very best quality Chocolate Ground
Prints,
SC Yard.
Ginghams 4 1.2, 8 and Toe per yard.
One lot Linen Finish BrOeade and
stripe Ginghams IL l.2c yard.
One case White DOmet Flannel REM
nants, actually worth Toe, this sales
price,
sc Yard.
Ladies' Print and Outing Flannel
Wrappers aud Tea Gowns, la the latest
designs aud cOlOrings, ut
Our Popular Prices.
Special sale Of Ladies' White Cotton
Underwear.
Corset sale today.
100 dozen COrsets, white aud drab,
25c Pair.
Special value at
soc Pair.
Contll Corset, fine material, at
75c Pair.
Bargains at
SI.oo and SI.25.
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-01
J. r. LIBBY.
SILK DEPART MENT
Special Values to be Offered
THURSDAY MORNING
April 3Oth.

One lot Figured CHINA
SILK, i'm Black Ground
and Navy Blue Grounds,
with white figures and pol
ka dots, at 81 1-2 cents.
One lot Figured China,
i'm very desirable patterns
and i'm quality such as has
been S1.OO; our price 50
cents.
New Plaid Silk Surahs,
very desirable for COMBI-
NATIONS, just received,
price rs cents.
Special values i'm Black
Faille at $1.OO, S1.25 and
$3.50.
A new line COlOred Faille
In very choice shades Tor
dresses, price $1.OO.
One lot of superior quail
ity Black GrOs Grain Silks,
market value $1.75, our
price, $1.45.
A choice selection of
COlOred Surah now on sale.
We also call especial at
tentiOn to our line Of Black
and COlOred Velvets to
match the shades Of Dress
Goods Of the season.
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-01
mrs. WinsIow's Soothing syrur

Catarrhal deafness is relieved by using John.
sons Anodyne Liniment as directed. Tryit
apr29 eodSw1w
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-01
w .0vggT1sEmENTs TODAY

FoURTH:PAGE.
t,ou.,,oton Rros.-542 Congress street.
owen. Moor q 90.
T"nnd-Mrs Mary HAL
EMn;nwnd-Capt. M. A. Hall.
Maine central railroad.
Wanred-Reliable business man.
Eound-C. A. Dinsmore.
Cottage to let-Cushing'S Island.
Wanfed-Can makers.
10 let-Furnished rooms.
For sale--House and stable
Lumber for sale.
NOtice-Hod carriers.
To leftover tenement.
For sale Steam pumps, etc.
To let-Desirable house,
FOund-Miss L. s. Orr.
AUCTION SALES.
Il. o. Bailey 81 Co.
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-01

Two LET-Rooms newly and nicely furnished,
\ for $160 up TO $500 per week; also DINING
room as and Kitchen TO the right parties; Apply AZ
Se PARK STREET. III
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-01

WANTED-Reliable business man to- take
w position as Treasurer in an established
manufacturing business; capital required $4,000
to $4,000; salary of So, 900 per annum will be
paid to the right party. Address A, Press once.
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-01

NOR SALE-Four steam pumps, second hand,
Il In working order, stationary engines ana
boilers, engine lathes shaftlng and hangers, pun
leys ETC., at 81 Commercial street, Portland, Me-,
machinists; repairing promptly attended TO-.
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-01

HOUND rheumatism did it all, made my
IL mother lame IL years, didn't walk five years,
salt rheum. headache, no rest nightsi she now
gone, rests WE'LL DR.. Rouse, Bath, Maine, cured
my mother. {. A. DENSMORE; witness, Ii. II.
McCarty, Bath. Me-, 10th March, '91; statement
signed and oath taken, it is true, by G. A. Dens-
more; before me-, Edward IL. Kimball, j. P.
mayld&W1mo
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-01
PORTLAND, MT. DESERT and MACHIAS
STEAMBOAT CO.
Resumption Of Service.

Commencing Tuesday, Marcn 18th, the
Dennison (weather permittlng), will leave Port
land for Rockland, Bar Harbor and Machiasport,
NJ; returning, leave Machiasport Mondays and
Thursdays at a. M, connecting at Portland with
early morning trains for Boston.
PAYSON TUCKER,
Vice Pres. and General Mana, er.
+. e. BOOTHBY. Gen'l Pass. ana Ticket AGENT.
Portland, April 30, 1891. mayldtf
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-01

NOUND-"That truth is mighty and will
Il prevail" wrote to Miss E.. s. Orr. East
Harpswell, Maine. The grip left me q hope
her advice was quickly and permanently cured.
CAPTAIN NJ. A. HALL, Boothbay Harbor,
Me. may1d&w1m
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-01
Successor to HoratlO Staples.

One case OF Bleaehed Cotton REM
nants, to 10 yards In piece,
&C Yard.
One case Fruit OF the Loom Remnants,
to 10 yards,
&c Yard.
Two bales Unbleaehed Cotton, g.
Sc Yard.
Yard wide Unbleached Cotton. great
value,
SC Yard.
The balance OF that large purchase of
36 inch Cotton will be pat ON sale to-
day. The finest Cotton ever sold In this
city for the price.
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-01
Beecham's Pills cure sick headache

Save your Index Soap wrappers.
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-01

EOUND-Since the birth OF my last child, s
il years ago, have suffered terrible rheumatic
and neuralgia pains of the womb; physicians
advised a surgical operation but was afraid of
my life. DIR. Rouse, Bath, Maine, cured me in ID
DAYS by his pleasant and safe treatment. As my
household duties take up all my time, please write
to him. MRS. MARY HALL, Boothbay, Maine.
may1 d&Wlm
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-01

Z. 0. Bailey & Co.
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-01
GREAT GEMS

no LET = Lower tenement No. 80 Winter
street; inquire In rear. III