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The Portland daily press., 1891-08-27
Cumberland.
GRAND TRUNK RAILROAD.
Some Idea Of the st. Clair Tun-
mel.

The st. Clair tunnel has been constructed
under the river of that name. at the foot of
Lake Huron, for the purpose Of superseding
the ferry boats which have hitherto con-
veyed the trains of the Grand Trunk route
across that river 1t will afford immense
advantages to passengers. and for freight
traffic, in avoiding the inconyeniencesH Of a
ferry, In Saving two hours OF time. and in
shortening the distance by about six miles.
The actual tunnel itself under the river is
6O26 feet long. 1t is lined throughout with
solid cast-iron plates. bolted together in
segments-each segment being five feet
long, 1S inches wide and two inches thick,
with fianges five inches deep; the whole lin
ing weighing $4,000 tons. The bolts and
nuts connecting the segments together weigh
100000 pounds. The permanent way
through the tunnel is laid with steel rails,
weighing 100 pounds to the lineal yard. The
interior diameter Of the tunnel is 20 feet, and
ample means have been provided for thror-
ough ventilation and for lighting 1t through
out when required by the electric light The
road is practically level under the river,
with approaches at each end on gradients of
/ In 30. The total length of the tunnel and
approaches is IL ,553 feet. At the ends of the
approaches are functions with the Grand
Trunk Railway on the Canadian side, and
the Chicago 81 Grand Trunk Railroad on the
American side of the river In connection
with these functions ample ground has been
leyelled and prepared, and shunting sidings
to the extent of 10 miles have already been
laid on each side Of the river.
The tunnel was constructed by means of
heavy wrought iron shields, with sharp edg-
es, Is feet inches long and q feet inches
in diameter. Each shield was pushed for
ward by "a hydraulic rams, the barrel of
each ram being eight inches In diameter,
with stroke of little more than IS inches.
Each ram exercised force Of 125 tons.
1t is believed that the route as thus i'm
proved will offer facilities for through COM
munication between Chicago and all points
in the east, which will be appreciated BY
passengers and freighters. There will be no
more trouble from ice-blocks or other OBJ
structi0ns in the river. and the best time will
be made for traffic OF all descriptions.
From the date when the shields were first
lowered in position at the portals, to the
meeting of the shields in the tunnel, the
time occupied In constructing the tunnel was
IL months. The cost of the tunnel proper
was $1,640000
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convenient way of suggesting that Colonel
Morton had had big success in raising the
fund. But this was rather bluff on the
part Of the ex-chairman of the committee.
Colonel Morton was not able to report any
thing very astonishing in the way of contri-
buttons; although his report was encour-
aging enough to warrant the committee In
going ahead to perfect their organization.
Secretary Beane said that already have a
good nucleus OF an organization In every
county, and meant by campaign time to have
machine good enough to rival the best
which must mean that he expects to have
one equal to Brother Manley's The local
Democrats were ignored by the magnates
who were In solemn conclave all day yester-
day. and There was no little comment and
some bitterness on account Of 1t. There. for
instance, was the Hon. Darius Ii. Ingraham,
who SO nearly carried Portland at, the last
mayoralty election. How did he feel to
have the Hon. S. S. Brown with the other
party satraps meet and figure out magnif-
cent majority Of 125, 900 without even letting,
him know of their meeting In his city? So
far as known only one local Democrat had
anything to do with this consultation. He
was not invited, but the Brown-Donovan
combination managed to consult him. He is
level-headed fellow with no doctrinaire
notions ; but we forbear to mention him lest
he should suffer from the envy of local party
magnates who did not get like chance to
give advice. Throughout the consultation
the most stately politeness was observed be-
tween Hon. S. s. Brown, the guileless proxy
from Waterville and Colonel G. B. Morton,
the never-weary financial agent. This state
ly politeness Is necessary on account Of the
strained relations existent between the
Democracies of Wateryille and Augusta.
The Waterville Democrats do the work and
the Augusta fellows lay out to get the offices.
This state Of things naturally does not pro-
duce harmony. Proxy Brown announced
yesterday that the Waterville Democrats
were ready as ever for work and would do
their part In getting the $4,000 majority.
Financial Agent Morton did no. say that the
Augusta Democrats were getting ready for
the Offices, but that was unnecessary. The
matter Of setting time for holding the
state convention was not referred to In the
meeting, 1t being little too early for that.
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OBITUARY.
Thomas Hancock.

Death has again called to its fold our much
respected fellow citizen. in the person of
Thomas Hancock, ESQ.,, of Gray. While
having reached that age that is sometimes
old to its possessor, the deceased showed but
little trace Of the nearly fourscore years that
he had passed. Always cheerful and bright,
made meeting with him pleasure.
Mr.. Hancock was born in Otisfield, and
when young man moved to Gray and en-
tered upon business career that has left its
mark upon society, and all the qualities that
go to make up an honest mantle noblest
work of God.
he had been In active business at Gray
Corner. with but slight Interruptions, for 50
years. having been in copartnership with
the late James Small, Mr.. Harmon, hon. W.
III. Vinton, and his son James Thomas Han
cock, who row conducts the business In the
store erected by the firm of Hancock & Vim
ton ten years ago, which Is an ornament to
Gray and credit to the business enterprise
that conceived so great an undertaking for a
country business.
Mr.. Hancock has filed many important
positions Of trust. among them that Of regis
ter OF deeds for Cumberland county for five
years, in which position he inaugurated
many improvements, and left one of the best
records in the history of that important
trust. He always had a fondness for young
men, that took tangible form, and many sue
cessful business men of our city can look
back and credit Mr.. Hancock with the nu-
cleus that opened the way to their now pros
porous condition.
The deceased married for his first wife,
Harriet, daughter Of Mr.. James Morrow,
mother to his oldest son James Thomas; for
his second wife, he married Mary Earring
ton, who left such munifcent gift to the
Natural History Society of Portland, and
made it possible for that society to erect
their elegant structure on Elm street. His
widow, Harriet, who Is daughter of the
late George Merrill, who, In his day, was
one Of the most progressive and successful
farmers in the county, and son and daugh-
ter Of 10 years each. are left to mourn the
loss of a most exemplary and Christian
father, whose loss will be felt at the freside
and the altar Of the Congregational church.
OF which he was a member, as well as by
hundreds of others In the various walks of
life. The funeral services take place at
Gray Corner this afternoon, at o'clock.
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A Smart Boy.

In 1884, Fred W. Pickard of this city, a
young boy In his teens. invested $1.S5 in
postage stamps and sold them to collectors
among his boy friends at profit of about
81. Since then his business has grown
steadily and now he has $1,000 invested In
stamps, and his field of business transactions
embraces the whole civilized world. He Sc
cures patrons by advertising There are
about 80 papers in the United States devoted
to nothing but stamps. One of them he
started In this city iu 1888. The paper is still
published here. He also adyertises In other
papers. He receives orders for sample lots
of stamps to be sent on approval. The
stamps are stuck on sheet of paper with
the price above each. The purchaser takes
those he wants and sends back the rest with
the money. He also has auction sales and
this week has over 500 worth of stamps 10
be sold in this way. The sale is carried on
by correspondence just as in the case of an
auction sale of books.
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-27
New Coat Shop Established at
Waterbcrough.
Fifty Barrels Of cucumbers to Half
Acre In Gray.
Paris.
SOUTH PARIS

SOUTH PARIS.
Work commences in the corn shop this
week.
G. II. Howard, junior class. Bowdoin. is
spending his vacation here.
There has been large amount OF small
fruit brought to market but 1t has sold for
low price.
The village schools commence Monday,
September 7th
S. P. Maxim has his new residence on
Highland street nearly completed. 1t will
be occupied by Rev. A. G. Fritz. pastor of
the Congregational church.
Postmaster Maxim attended the reunion
of the Fifth Maine Battery at Old Orchard.
+. G. Merrill has commenced work In his
foundry. His swivel plow which he has
perfected has gained great reputation and
is doing fine work.
Charles r. Elder, Esq, and family of Bos-
ton, have been spending few weeks at his
fathers, G. l.. Elders. Mr.. Elder has been
practcing law in that city about 15 years,
Miss Madge Wilson, daughter Of Judge
Wilson, will enter Colby College next term.
Miss Gertie Richardson, Miss Lulie Cook
and Vernon SWEET went to Kents Hill Mon
day.
The Paris Manufacturing Company have
supplied the Eastern Maine State Fair with
folding chairs for their grand stand and they
have an order for 500 for Sagadahoc county.
A. G. Jones. the machinist, Is putting the
heating apparatus into the Norway high
school building and general other large jobs
is being done at this shop.
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MUSIC AND DRAMA.
PORTLAND THEATRE.

n
Last evening Miss Louise Hamilton closed
Iher engagement with "The Old Curiosity
Shop in which she assumed the dual roles
of Little Nell anG the Marchloness. In the
first the star had ample opportunity for the
display of pathos and In the latter she had
character after her own healt There was
very appreciative audience present
EvANGELINE.
The vitality Of that beautiful extravaganza
"Evangeline" is one of the most remarkable
features Of the modern stage. 1t has been
played longer than "Plnafore," and is now
more popular than ever. For the last two
weeks at the Boston theatre it has cen play
Ing to packed houses and could have easily
stayed four or five weeks longer. Its sue.
cess and popularity are easily defined; it's
music is sweet. its costumes are pretty and
In some instances gorgeous; the mechanical
effects ingenious, and the comedy pure and
wholesome. We are inclined to think that
its success comes as much from hat which
Is innocently attractive as from the more
gorgeous and striking effects. 1t will be seen
at Portland theatre tomorrow and Saturday.
UNCLE TOMS CABIN.
The Pittsburg Dispatch says
"Peck & Fursmann's Uncle Toms Cabin
company played before big audience at the
Opera house last evening. Gumpti0n Cute
caused considerable laughter. Aunt Ophelia
and T0psey No. l took their parts we'll.
Uncle Tom and Marks were played by two
good actors. The troupe is the best that has
ever played Uncle Tom here. The singing
and dancing were first class. They will ap-
pear at Portland theatre tonight
PAVILION THEATRE.
Mr.. McCallum is delighting everybody
with his acting of Ole Oleson. Only a few
more days remain before the season closes.
Prof Colby was introduced to the audience
last night and made few remarks.
GREENWOOD GARDEN.
Yesterday was red letter day at the
Garden. Miss Bertha Goodwin gave the ex.
hibitions in swimming as Miss Beckwith
was In Lowell. For the remainder they
will give their double work on the steamer
at the 1880 and 2.15 trips. and In the tank at
II Q. M, 2.45 and p. m. The Albino beauty
is great drawing card, she being the best
specimen Of an Albino ever seen. Next week
there will be an entire new show.
NOTES.
Miss Hilda Thomas, Miss Patti Stone.
George Schiller, Jas Maffit and Irwin S. Bush
of the Evangeline company, have all, at one
time or another, been stars at the head of
their own companies.
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-27
Skipper Norton, the Coast PeddIer.

Skipper Norton, well known to the house
wives along the Maine const as peddler of
small wares, has disposed of his small YES
sci and now has good-sized schooner. He
continues to act In the double capacity Of
captain and crew, however, despite his age
upwards Of 80 years. In a recent trip from
Bristol, Me-, to Portland harbor, where he
now lies. Skipper Norton had hard expe-
rience. Soon after leaving Bristol he en-
countered heavy gale, and the sea swept
the deck Of his vessel, carrying overyboard
both anchors from the bows with the hawser
attached He was unable to draw them in
again, and came all the way to this port
with both dragging. 1t has become quite a
fashion to visit this quaint old sea dog. and
visitors nearly always leave some substantial
tokens of their appreciation of his efforts to
entertain them by song, dance and yarn. He
says when In port his income thus derived is
from fifty cents to dollar a day.
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-27
DEATHS.

In this city, Aug. 26, George b., only child OF
George w. and Clara L. Montgomery, aged 6
months days.
Funeral this Thursday afternoon at O'Clock,
at parents residence, No. 81 Portland street.
In this city, Aug. 20, Lester c., son OF Cor
nelius and Abbie Craig, aged Is years IL months
10 days.
PRAYERS this Thursday afternoon at 1.9o o'clk
at house rear OF No. 50 India street. Funeral
service at Peaks Island, at the Church. at O'clk.
Boat leaves at 2 O'Clock.
In ngonia Village. Aug. 20, Alva, infant child
OF Rntus and Josephine Akerley aged months.
~, In Bath Aug. 20. Walter, son Of Thomas and
Mary nj. Harrison, aged months 9 days.
Mcfarland, aged ga years.
65 years.
In Woolwlch, Aug. 10, Miss Caroline F. Steele,
aged 90 years.
In East Sumner, Aug. 81, Charles II. Dunham,
aged Al years.
: In Hartford, Aug. Is. William R. Carey, aged
- In Minot, Aug. 81, Mrs. Mary Ann Goss, aged
At Mt Chase. Aug. %. Mrs. Margaret Rines,
aged 75 years.
In sonth Montville. Aug. 12, J. E. Mcdowell,
aged SO years.
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-27
20, 900 MAJORITY ON PAPER.
This is What s. 8. Brown (ns Proxy
and Others Figured out Yesterday.

The executive committee Of the Democratic
state committee met at the Falmouth Hotel
Yesterday. Chairman Donovan of 'still
hunt" fame, ]. X. Willet of Waldoboro.
KImball Eastman of Westbrook and Secre-
tary Fred K. Beane of Hallowell were the
regular members present. In addition there
was the rsdoubtable S. S. Brown of Water
vile, who held proxy for Mayor Jones of
Waterville. who is the regular member of
the executive committee. But when s. s.
Brown attends such meeting with proxy
for man like Mayor Jones, everyone
knows that the proxy is only convenient
mode of letting into the conference the fel.
low who is likely to take charge. The only
invited guest present was Colonel Charles
b. Morton. the financial agent of the com
mittee, who has been canvassing the state
over for contributions to that fund which il
to be raised. The object of the meeting was
to see how Brother Morton had got along
raising the fund, and to guess how far that
sum Will go towards getting Democratic
majority next September. "We figured out
that we shall carry the state by 25.oOO
majority" said Mr.. Brown, which was
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-27
NEW ADvRRTIsEmENTs.

ne '0sather today
Is likely to be
shotoery
PORTLAND, August 27, 1891.
F the basement con-
Il tained nothing more
than the Pottery it
would still be an attractive
show in itself and one of
the most interesting places
IN town to 60 to. And
yet more than two-thirds
OF this big salesroom is de-
voted to other things.
. Just at present the display
OF Japanese and Chinese
dishes is a little larger than
it has ever been before, a
good deal richer, too, a bet
ter assortment of the finer
sorts and a choicer collec-
tion of those rare and dain-
ty little dishes which are
seen near the holidays and
at no other season. We are
selling some Satsuma fruit
dishes at 1888 and 1893,
equal in every way to the
five and six dollar ones of
a year ago. Some exquis-
ite little bon-bon dishes at
las, of the same ware.
Punch bowls of Satsuma
and Toxic from 800 to
1900. Dwarf Cracker
Jars. Umbrella holders,
bread and milk sets e
pieces) pitchers, salad
bowls and serving dishes,
decorated fruit plates, kaga
cracked ice pals, cups and
saucers of the most delicate
transparent China, decorat-
ed, Bouillon cups and COW
er-new shapes and colors,
bone dishes, baking plates,
and other dishes for the
dining room and kitchen.
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-27
Forest CITY Rink.

The champion, unicycle, bicycle and bug
gy wheel expert of the world. Young Val
dare, has created great sensation by his
performances at Forest City Rink. Peaks
Island, and he should be seen by all who
have not witnessed his wonderful feats
There is tobogganing and skating every af-
ternoon and evening. and dancing Tuesdays
and Fridays. to the music of Welcomes OIL
chestra. with Bobby Richardson prompter.
Take Casco Bay line boats.
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-27
How MANY Of These Will Portland
Boys Win.

A valuable gold medal, appropriately en-
graved, will be the first prize In the State
championship safety bicycle race at Wood
fords park on the afternoon Of Labor Day,
September 9TH. The makers of the Colum-
bia wheels have donated handsome cup,
and that will be the first prize in the two
mile team race. Head and hub lamps, rat
trap pedals, jersey suits and other articles of
substantial value will constitute the remain
Ing prizes. A large attendance is anticipated
since all who went last year expressed much
satisfaction and interest in the events; and
1t is intended to eclipse last seasons tourna-
ment In every possible way.
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-27
TWO Old Men.

Over on the Cape shore two old men live
alone together In large, old-fashioned
house. The older brother is 76. the other not
much younger. They have lived thus for
several years. doing all their own work about
the house and carrying on quite large farm.
The older brother is troubled with erysipelas
and during last winter, and since then, he
hasn't slept In bed, but sits all night In a
chair with his feet In the oven of the stove.
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-27
The White Squadron.

Congressman Milliken has sent despatch
to Belfast. saying that the White Squadron
will arrive there next Monday.
Collector Wakefield OF Bath has also re-
ceived despatch from Mr.. MillikeD, saying
tnat the White Squadron will visit Bath next
no Wednesday afternoon and leave Friday for
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-27

:, In saeo, Aug. %, Nataniel Haines and Mrs.
Emma Kelley.
In Steuben, Aug. 20. DIR. s. B. Overlook of Steu-
ben and Miss Cora Smith OF Bar Harbor.
At Weeks Mills. Aug. %, Frank Collins of
Mills
In North Berwick, Aug. 10, Frank Weymouth
and Miss Aravllla Kldder.
In North Bradford, Aug. 16. d. A. Tewksbury
OF Charleston and Mrs. Berthe A. Kimball of Brad
nrd
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-27
PERSONAL.

DR.. Hill has recovered his health SO far
that he will be able to return to Portland
next Saturday.
J. @. Phillips of Hopkinton, Mass. has
been elected superintendent of schools in
Bath atasalary of S1400 year.
Mr.. James P. Baxter pleasantly enter
tained party of newspaper men at his ele-
CANT cottage on Mackworth's Island yester-
day.
Miss M. Rena Webster of Bangor, has
gone to Cortland. N. Y, to take position
as teacher Of botany and zoology to which
she has been elected. She is graduate OF
WaIlaslev
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-27
Bethel Chair Makers.

The. chair makers of Bethel will have
their annual excursion to Portland and the
islands today. They will take the Merryco-
neag to Great Diamond Island, where they
will dine, and on their return trip will visit
Long Island. The Bethel brass band will
accompany the excursion and furnish music
for the occasion.
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-27
Stevens q Jones,

Mr.. K. S. Z. Mcclellan, who has been fol
years closely identified with the stationery
and book trade Of Portland, will hereafter
be found at the store of Stevens g. Jones
This enterprlsing firm is to be congratulated
on securing the services Of Mr.. Mcclellan,
who will be an important addition to their
efficient force. Mr.. Mcclellan would be
pleased to see all his friends at his new
place of business.
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-27
Extension OF Education.

At meeting Of the trustees of the Public
Library, it was voted, In accordance with
the suggestion Of President Hyde of Bowdoin
College for the extension or popularization of
higher education, to grant the use Of Baxter
hall to two of the professors of BowdoiD,
who will address the public. on dates to be
announced, on chemistry and history.
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-27
EIrat Maine Cavalry.

The correct date Of the reunion OF the
First Maine Cavalry is September 10th, as
given in the Bugle. The trains leave Bangor
for Houiton at 3 % a. M, 329 p. m. and 7.35
p. M. arriving at Houlton :at 1240p p. M, 9.25
p. m. and 4.25 a. m.
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-27
WaYdan.ElinR.

M. s. Warden, one Of Bangor's rising young
business men, and Miss Rosa @. Fling, a pop
ular young lady and recent teacher
In the Old Orchard Grammar school. were
married yesterday afternoon at the residence
Of L. 7. Chase. Hemlock street, in this city,
by Rev. M. S. Hughes. The couple left for
a brief western trip and will reside in Ban
por
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-27
a Pleasant Surprise.

las, Las. evening after the routine business Of
nisniAna Castle, K. G. E., was concluded
lne members called upon Noble Chief q M
Iodd' who was married lately, a handsome
sponded most happily. AoNU ie-
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-27
MUNICIPAL COURT.

BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.
WEDNEsDAY-Michael Conley, James f.
Coney and Thomas Godfrey; intoxication.
Fined So and costs
Kate Lang and Henry f. Conwell; search
and seizure. Each fined 800 and costs and
sixty DAYS in county Jail. Each appealed.
The Portland daily press., 1891-08-27

Two imnortant surgical operations were
performed at the CITY Hospital Tuesday, by
Dr. Goodridpe upOn Mrs. Charles Estes ana
Mr.. John Turner both Oh NassaiDoro. MT.
Fred Withee of the hospital stan, mas just
Deen appointed an assisIsnI nouSe n nsuIsson a
shown himself to be an industrious young
man. and a thorough student while In this
city.
Baldwin.
NORTH BALDWIN.
Messrs. Marion and Hambll1 from smith
q Co.. of Boston. have succeeded In rem0v-
ing the drill which Mr.. Fogg lost In Mr.. N.
Virgins we'll. Mr.. Fogg will now 90 on
Miss Alice DeerIng. of Chicago. is visiting
friends In this place. !.
Miss Emma Deering, Of Minot, Is visiting
Miss Ernestine Sanborn has returned home
from Bridgton, and MISS Ahce "iggin mas
returned from Cornish.
Miss Marcia Murch is expected nome from
the East Branch House, Sept q
vInaIhaven.
Sheriff j. w. Gray was In town this week
on business.
Rev. Mr.. Penney and family of Augusta.
are spending two weeks vacation here. He
preached at the Union chapel Sunday after
noon and evening.
Cumberland.
WEST CUMBERLAND.
The Cumberland Farmers Club are max
ing preparations for their fair which occurs
on the 23d and oath OF September; AT Its
last meeting it was voted to join the National
Trotting Association.
J. II. Prime and wife Of Lynn. Mass, who
have been visiting friends here have gone to
Stow for a short time.
Grain Is nearly all harvested and Is re-
markably good In this place.