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The Portland daily press., 1891-08-21
FIFTY YEARS OLD.
City Treasurer Libby Celebrates His
Semi { entenniaI.

1t Is the custom with the old guard of Bos-
worth Post when one Of its members crosses
the line Of 80 years for the one who reaches
that age to invite his friends to partake of q
supper. Last evening, Mr.. George FL. Libby
our worthy city treasurer, was the one to re-
ceive. The guests assembled at the st. Juli-
an, where Mine Host Underwood had pre-.
pared very dainty supper The menu
cards were very handsome. bearing In colors
on one cover the Grand Army badge and
scenes from army life, and on the other, also
in colors, a battlefield, strewn with the para
phernalia of war.
After the inner man was satisfied, the com.
pany was called to order. and r. K. Galley
"Our Dick. Represented very elegant par.
lor chair to Mr.. Libby In behalf of the com.
pany. Mr.. Libby responded. thanking the
boys for their gift. Then the time until q
late hour was spent in storytelling and rem
iniscences of army times.
Comrade Libby was one of the charter
members of Bosworth Post, and has always
been devoted tn its interests
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-21
Ihe henaerson child.

Mr.. George E. Stacey, one of the select
men of Porter last year, whose official con-
duct in the case of Henderson child was
criticised in the Boston Herald the other
day, was in the PRESS Office yesterday. He
resents the idea that the selectmen were
guided by any other desire than that Of do
ing what was best for the child's welfare,
and thinks they were entitled to credit
rather than criticism. Some statements,
such as that theu suggested the child be
taken into New Hampshire aud abandoned
he explicitly denies
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-21
DEATHS,

In this city, Aug. 49, Augustine Healy, infant
son OF David aud Bridget Quinn, aged months
10 days.
Funeral this afternoon at 2.3o O'Clock from
No. 20 Hammond street.
In Brunswick, Aug. IL, Rachel L. Davis, aged
II years 8 months.
In Brunswick, Herbert A, son of Samuel and
Jane Seel, aged m0nths.l
In Topsham. Aug. IT, Viola Corey. aged 80
years months.
In Hallowell, Aug. IA, William Henderson,
aged 80 years.
In South Gardiner, Aug. IL, Dora j., only child
OF MI: and Mrs. Warren d. Munsey, aged years
aged SO years.
In East Sullivan Aug. 10, Josiah Bean, aged
n years months.
In South Deer Isle, Aug 8, Eben Sellers. aged
SO years.
In Bucksport, Aug. ID, Mrs. Ida, wife of War.
rem A. Haywood, aged about Al years.
In Bncksport, Mrs. Emeiine II. Grindle, aged
62 years.
In Dixneld. Aug. 8. John Grlfiitn, aged 81 years
In East Bethel, Ang. o, Asa +. Bartlett, aged
63 years.
1.-The funeral service OF the late Mrs. VIVA
varnum LewaAdo will be at Allston, Mass, on
Saturday, Aug. %. at IL O'clock A. NJ.
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-21
Windham.
SOUTH wINDHAM.
sue s the Maine Central.

j. F. Pollard of Skowhegan has sued the
Maine Central Railroad Company for $4,000
and attached the real estate of the corpora
tion to that amount. According to Pollard's
story, Thomas Howard, in his caphcity OF
overseer and manager of the loading of a
lumber car. with gross negligence seized the
upper end of one of the sticks on the car
which supported the timber and threw his
whole weight upon the top end of said stick
so that it broke and LET the whole car load
down upon Pollard.
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-21
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
THE TWO SISTERS.

LIN AV0 0AcAh
Tonight the "Two Sisters" combination
will open the fall and winter season at Port
land Theatre. The Wheeling Intelligencer
says:
"Tbe Two Sisters" combines the run of a
'Hoyt" farce with fun of better grade !;
Pen@an p pathos as Affecting a as "Camil i
and a lesson as pure and profitable as Hazel
KiIke." 1t is presented by an admirable
company, and taking specialties are intlo-
duced where they fit naturally. No play
offers more unalloyed continuous or varied
enjoyment"
PAVILION THEATRE.
Many were unable to procure seats last
evening and some were displeased with the
manager for not letting them have some of
| the best seats for which there seemed to be
| no takers. The seats had been ordered by a
party who were prevented from coming on
account Of the squally nature of the weather.
Only two more days remain In which to see
this successful comedy. Good seats are for
sale at Stockbridge's.
AT THE GARDEN.
The actors who have played at the Garden
this summer with local talent will give a
testimonial benefit to Manager Knowlton Of
that popular resort on Saturday next. On
this occasion monster programme will be
presented replete with mirth. music and fun.
The Emerald Trio, Of Portland, Messrs. Nc
Glinchy, Hassett and Clarity and Tommy
Glynn will be the local performers. The
show at the Garden is giving great satisfac-
ton.
EvANGELINE.
Mr.. Joe w. Spears. business manager for
the ever attractive "Evangeline," was in the
city last evening. The extravaganza will be
seen at Portland Theatre the 2Sth and 29th'
put on the stage In great style.
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-21
Capt. Matthews's suit. .

The trial of the suit of Capt. George H.
Matthews of this city against the county Of
Cumberland for damages sustained by him
on one Of the county bridges, began at Bath
yesterday afternoon The damages are Sc,
at $4,000. County Commissioners Tolmar
and Plummer were in attendance. County
Attorney Robinson conducts the case for the
county and Woodman & Thompson for Mat
thews., Judge Walton is the presiding judge
The case is tried In Bath in order that the
Jurors may be disinterested.
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-21
To Cundy's Harbor and New
Meadows.

By request the steamer Merryconeag will
make another excursion to Cundy's Harbor
and New Meadows. Sunday next. this time
passing several miles further up the river
then returning to Pleasant Point, remaining
about two hours, for dinner at the hotels.
To vlsiters and others this will be con
stantly changing panorama of harbor. island
ocean and river scenery unequaled for vari-
ETY., beauty and grandeur, and OF more than
sixty miles in extent. Steamer will leave
Portland Pier at $50 a. m. Sunday next.
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-21
NEW ADyERTIsEmENTs.
me t0edthef today
Is likely to be

Ihe ioedthef today
Is likely to be
rainy. 90,
T<HE Jewelry counter
i is in itself a COM
plete exhibit OF
all that's new in fancy Jew
elry of the better sort.
Every day sees a new
arrival of fresh novelties
straight from the makers
every day finds the line
larger and better.
This morning a lot OF
English Violet stick pins
with brilliants and pearls
set in the petals at 25c.
Exquisite things in Ster--
ing Silver are here, and
the assortment of oxydized
pins, buttons, studs and
bars contains novelties in
Vulnerable.
Sterling Silver hair
brushes, mirrors and toilet
combs for wedding gifts.
Match boxes, photograph
frames, tablets thimbles,
lockets and bangles. We
also keep the best line of
real Tortoise Shell Combs
and hair ornaments at con-
siderably under jewelry-
store prices.
Fine French and Vienna
Fans and Opera Glasses
are in this department.
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-21
Song Recital and Rea dIngs.

Next Tuesday evening. Mr.. John p WEIGH
the well known baritone. will give song re-
cital at the Ottawa House. assisted by Mr..
Rexdale. the author. and Miss Florence NJ
Best, accompanist. 1t will be an evening Of
song and story that cannot be otherwise
than enjoyable to the Ottawa's guests and
all who attend. Mr.. Welch's selections will
include Jerusalem" sung by him with i'm
mense success at Montreal, aud Mr.. Rex
dale's readings are all from his own works.
Mr.. Atkinson, of the Ottawa. extends cor
dial invitation to all to visit the island Tues
day evening and attend the entertainment
free of cost.
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-21
A series Of Delightful Excursions to
the East.

The International Steamship Company
have placed on sale, to continue each
Wednesday and Saturday until September
18th. tickets to Eastport, Calais. st. Andrews
and st. John and return at greatly reduced
rates for the round trip. Many will avail
themselves of the opportunity to make a
trip to the interesting points reached by this
company. Tickets are limited to return in
seven days from date Of issue.
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-21
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers Of real estate In
the county have been recorded at the regis
try of deeds:
Baldwin-solomon wentworth to Grin Went
worth. $50.
Gray-George L. Thompson to Nellie G. Burns
New Gloucester-Jennle M. Haskell ct ais to
Charles A. Winsl0w. $l10.
Freeport-Geo. A. fogg to VIM. ii. Houston.
Edmund b. Mallet. Jr., TO VIM. ii. Houston.
Henry H0rr ct al to VIM. ii. Horr. $40.
George K. Cove to Frank w. Sader.
bcarboro WIN. +. Dresser to George w.
Vnlfa "
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-21
,.,..,ov,,s soothlne 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 Cole, regulates
the bowels, and is the best remedy for Diarrh9a,
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. 25c a bottle. feb6MW&F&w1y.
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-21
The CyIIndfIceI StaeI rar

me cylindrical steel car that was here
last winter, arrived last evening from Ros
.on WIN party In charge of Mr.. Isaac G.
Atkinson. Ihey will stay at the Ottawa
several Gays and will then make a tour Of
the White Mountains. The car will he AZ
the Union Station today on view. " ~
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-21
The John r. Randall.

The new four-masted schooner John f.
Randall of New York. Capt. Hall, arrived at
this port yesterday afternoon from Norfolk.
Va. with cargo Of 275O tons of coal. This
is the largest cargo of coal ever brought into
this port by sailing vessel. The Randall is
owned by the Morses Of New York and
others, and named in honor of John F. Ran
dali of this city. The Randall is splendid
vessel in every respect and has all the latest
improvements.
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-21
Cape Elizabeth soIdIers' Monument

The people Of Cape Elizabeth are to hold a
grand mass meeting this evening at the
Town Hall at 7.45 o'clock, to see about the
formation of soldiers and sailors monu-
ment association. General G. P. Mattocks,
Hon. William FL. Clifford, Hon. A. +. Moul-
ton and others will address the meeting. A
band will be present. The promoters Of the
plan wish to raise money enough to put
suitable monument In the triangular piece In
front of the North Congregational church.
which has lately been moved and repaired.
1t is remembered that the ladies Of Portland
did great deal for the Portland monument.
and the veterans of Cape Elizabeth are ex-
pecting equal interest from the ladies Of
their town, and they have been invited to at
tend this evenings meeting.
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-21
Moonlight Excursion.

The new and elegant steamer Merryconeag
will leave her landing at Portland Pier this
evening, at 73O o'clock, accompanied by mu-
sic, for sail of about two hours among the
beautiful islands of Casco Bay. II the
weather Is favorable, this will be one of the
pest evening excursions Of the season, as
the moon is now at its full.
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-21
Beecham's Pills cure sick headache.
MARRIAGES.

In this city, Aug. 90, by Rev. J. G: Merrill, Geo
w. Todd and Sadie j. Crocker, both OF Portland
In this city, July 20, Charles Ii. Remission ant
Miss Ada Thorndke, both OF Portland.
In Ellsworth, Aug. IL, John III. Schoppe ant
Mrs. Rena L. Stoddard. both OF Machias.
In Ellsworth, Aug. 10. q. w. Gould and Mis-:
Hester K. Tinker.
In Ellsworth Falls, Aug. 10, Abraham Meade
and Mrs. Mary M. Maddox.
In Bluehill, Aug. IA, Charles Gray OF Veron;
and Miss Phebe Candage Of Bluehil.
In South Br0oksyille, Aug. IL. Capt. Frank L
Haskell and Miss Viola s. Magee.
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-21
BRIEF JoTTiNcs.

1t was bright. with strong, damp, south
wind yesterday.
The Mountain division train last evening
was two hours late
A large delegation of the Shaker colony
from New Gloucester, were In town yester-
day.
Portland people when In Boston, can find
the PRESS on sale at the newsstand in
Young's hotel, every day.
The steam yacht Umquoha of the New
York Yacht Club is in the harbor. The
Trophy has gone on the railway.
This evening the committee of the Pyth-
Ian Order on arranging for the celebration
Of Pythian Day, viii meet at Pythian hall.
Rev. Mr.. Southworth of the Bethel furn-
lshed, and K. p. Pickett put aboard the new
schooner Rhode Island fine seamen's libra
ry.
On board the White Squadron are Sena-
tors Cameron, Mcpherson, Stockbridge. Rep
resentative Herbert Of Alabama and Gen.
McCook. Secretary of the Senate.
The Young Peoples Methodist Social Un-
ion and friends, enjoyed moonlight sail on
the steamer Merryconeag last night. The
American Cadet Band added to the pleasure
OF the occasion.
Atlantic Lodge of Mason turned out q
large representation yesterday for their an
nual excursion and clambake. The party
went to Spurwink In teams. having splendid
weather and enjoyed themselves greatly.
A director Of the Boston 81 Maine says the
board has taken no action. either formally
or informally. looking to a consolidation
with the Lowell. Neither has any commit
tee been appointed to that end.
The new Iron Hall branch will be institu-
ted this evening In Sons Of Veterans Hall on
Middle street. All signers of the charter
with others who wish to sign, are requested
to meet as early after 7, 80 as possible.
There was grand excursion under the
auspices of the First Parish of Yarmouth to
Long Island yesterday. Over 200 participa-
ted and they had grand good time. The
Casco Bay Steamboat Company paid them
every attention.
Company l. LIST and 10th regiments, M. V.
NJ, has formed an organization with Capt.
Hebron Mayhem, president; Il. Elwell, sec
rotary and treasurer; G. G. Graham, A.
Welch and P. M. Jordan, executive commit
tee, and hold their first reunion at GAR.
hall, September 18th.
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-21
.HE PRESS.
NV .oyERTIsEmENTs TO-DAY,

when Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria'
'Vhen she was Child, she cried for Castoria
When she became Miss, she chung to Cas'0fi@
When she had Children, she gave them cas'oriA
ss,1 eod&w1y
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-21
MUNICIPAL COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE GoULl

BEFOhE JUDUE UOO11Us
THURsDAY-Wm. Conley. Intoxication;
fined So and costs.
James l.. Pray and Alton K. Spear. Lar:
ceny; two cases Pray fined So and one-half
John McDonough. Search and seizure;
fined 800 and costs and 60 days in county
iail
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-21

The Non-ForfeitIng Free Tontine
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY are
not irreVOcable whole life Contracts
with iron-clad conditions, the breaking
OF any Of which means conilscatlon Of
Policy.
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-21

Dyspepsia In It's worst fo1 p,1,s VI" aided si bv
to the use of Carriers Little nerve ms, .~,a,s
Cortar,s little Liver Pills. They not only relieve
present distress but strengthen the stomach and
digestive apparatus. ausi'u~"A"
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-21
been devoted to Its interests.
These we're the gentlemen present /:

Earlier in the day Mr.. Libby was present
ed fine pair Of gold-bowed spectacles by
Mr.. Ira Berry, Jr.
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-21
MOTHERS

~ can find mt our Pnnrmacy
many things that are neces.
say for the health and comfort
OF their infants. We have all the
Prepared Foods, Condensed Milk,
PeptOniZing Tubes, Nursing Bot.
ties OF every description at prices
from Is cents TO 35 cents Tor Dot.
Tie, fittings, and brushes, all In a
box.
Nursery Lamps for quickly
heating milk and other food. A
sterfiiZer with boiler, bottles and
RACK ,-easy to operate, sure in its
WOrk-the right article for boiling
and Keeping milk. There's n
good assortment of Infants
nrushes, Combs, SpOnges, Soaps,
toilet Powders, Comfort Powder,
nOxeS and Puffs, Teethtng Rings
aud Pads. The prices on all
these goods are low.
III. Ii. HAY & SON, Middle Street.
mar17 4thp6m
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-21

tIIUIIg1
And conquer in the fight.
Then when our earthly sun shall set,
For us there'll be no night;
Well answer to the last roll call,
When we all meet in line,
The brave old boys who wore the blue
In the days Of Auld Lang Syne.
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-08
Cot Enough of the Court.

For some months past the Democrats OF
New Hampshire have profe, ed great anx-
iety to submit the questions involved in the
representative elections to the Supreme court
Of the State. Their expressions of conf
dence in the integrity, justice. fairness and
wisdom of that body have BEEN very exuber-
ant. Because the Republicans did not mani.
fest so much enthusiasm over that way of
disposiDg of the question, and were inclined
to take the ground that the legislature was
the true judge of the qualifications of its
own members, they have been accused Of
being afraid to go t. the court lest it should
conoemn their position. The devotion of the
Democrats to the law and their confidence in
the court has been quite as touching as was
the devotion of their Maine brethren when
Gov. Garcelon's Council was counting out
legally elected representatives on all sorts Of
frivolous technicallties and subverting the
will of the people by methods the recollec-
tion of which makes every honest Democrat
in this State today blush with shame.
Well, finally, the New Hampshire matter
got to the courts, and the Democrats pro-
fesed great delight. Their ablest men argued
their case eXhaustively before the tribunal
which they pronounced so fair. so just and
so wise, and the decision was rendered.
Then, according to the Boston Herald, the
Democrats began to look "unutterable
things" But they did not confine them
selves to looking. Some of them soon found
their tongues, and the adjectives which
rolled off from them were Of very different
character from the honeyed words which
they had been applying to the court for sew
eral months back. An. ex-rharman Of the
Democratic committee suddenly discovered
that this fair and honorable court had per-
petrated a great judicial wrong" ALI of
the brethren were very indignant, and did
not hesitate to say SO. What was the reason
for the change Of tone? The decision had
been against them, The court had said that
the thing the Democrats wanted done was
beyond their jurisdiction. Henceforth the
New Hampshire Democrats will give the law
a wide berth. Like their brethren In other
States who have had experience with the
law, they have discovered that lawlessness,
not law, is their strong point
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-08
A Barefoot RothschIld.


Inc spectacle of one of the rich Roths
childs going daily barefooted can be wit
messed in the village of Waereshofen
near Munich. But the sight of great
people going in their bare feet in that
town is so common as to excite little re.
mark. It is one of the requirements Of
Father Kneip, the nerve doctor, of his
patients. They are also required to take
morning plunge in ice cold water and
eschew all meat and intoxicating drinks,
but they are particularly required to
run barefooted
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-08
Presentation to a Canine Hero.
CLondon Tit Bits.l

AT public meeting in Morecambe a
handsome collar, bearing suitable in
scription, was presented to dog for saw
ing the life of child. The dog, fine
specimen of an Airedale terrier, the
property of Cab Inspector Lamb, was
accompanying two young men on a walk
in the country, when-by its excited man
ner and actions it attracted their atten-
ton to large dixie. In the bottom Of
this they found the body of child about
3years old, lying face downward in the
mud, there being only few inches
depth of water at the time. On being
extricated the child was found to be
almost sufocated and was with difficult
ty restored. The dog has on other occa-
sions given evidence of unusual sagaci-
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-08

The Boston Herald rises to say that there
was no animus against Warden Allen in its
recent article on the management of the
Maine State Prison, and that no spirit Of un-
fairness was felt or shown in the article. 1t
was published for the good of the State. So
the Herald thinks it is fair to asperse the
reputation of man who has stood well In
the community all his life on statements
made by anonymous persons, one of whom
at least was discharged convict, without
giving him an opportunity to present his
side of the case. Well, 1t is interesting to
know just what the Herald's ideas of fairness
are. or course the people of Maine will APP
preciate the Herald's unselfsh devotion to
their state, especially as one of the
charges made against the Warden in the
Herald's interviews was that Ihe favored
Maine in the purchase of supplies.
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-08

England does not want war with the
United States, neither does the United States
want war with England. II matters were to
remain entirely in the hands of the diplomats
ofthe two nations. though the contest might
be prolonged, there is little doubt Of its
peaceful settlement. The only reason for
apprehension lies in the reported intention
os England to send strong feet to Behring
Sea next summer in case the controversy is
not settled before that time. Naval COM
manders are not always SO discreet as diplo-
mats, and while the latter are peaceably ar
guing their respective sides of the case, an
excitable efficer on board war ship in
Behring Sea may commit some act that will
plunge the nations into war almost in spite
of themselves. Many war has been brought
In by accident. There is therefore some
reason for anxiety in the prolongation
of this controversy into the next sealing
season. ala sf4s
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-08
Feathers Always the Proper Thing

Niece EsteIle Ito her mamma There,
Aunt Miranda's toilet mats are finished,
and really they are prettier than I ex-
pected. Unjust send card with every
little, but with heart full of love-" or
something like that, and I do hope her
present will be a check again this year.
I've counted on it and gone frightfuIy
in debt. r1
Aunt Miranda (rheumatic and an east
wind blowing, to companion two days
later)-And, Barnes, for Miss Estelle
you may select scarf for the piano
gave her LAST fall
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-08
The English and the French Way.
[Jenness Miller Magazine]

Well bred English people often avoid
giving their frank opinion on people and
things they meet with in foreign coun-
tries. They satisfy themselves with
their own reflections, and seldom let out
their impressions, either good or bad.
The French, on the other hand, being, ]
suppose, of a more communicative and
impulsiye nature do not hesitate to give
vent to their feelings when they find
sympathetic nearer
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-08
Dis appointed.
rNavv Xork Times I

1t always delights the female heart
when feathers are in vogue. This sea-
son they are used on all garments, from
the tea gown to the outside wrap and
hat. This fondness for feathers is not
to be wondered at, for they are always
becoming. A pretty girl in large hat
with black ostrich feathers is twice as
fascinating as with any other style of
hat, and a trimming of feathers about
the neck of an older woman softens all
the Lines Of the face. Mrs. Stanley a.
fects large hats and ostrich feathers
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-08

All the forts and military establish,
ments of Belgium have been connected
with Antwerp by telephone. Special
precautions have been taken to prevent
an enemy tapping the wires in war time.
The instrument used is a DGongh mi
cronhona.
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-08

BY new military law in France all
clergymen under IS years of age are re-
quired to serve in the army. In conse-
quence of this the Capuchin fathers are
leaving their monasteries in large num-
bers and emigrating to Canada and the
United States.
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-08

The New Hampshire Democrats made
some show of resistance to the organization
of the House by the Republicans, but it was
feeble one. Possibly they may intend to
make some demonstration later, though
what they can do. except protest, is not easy
to see d