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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-08-20
Public RuIIdIngs Committee.

At a meeting Of the Committee on Public
Buildings, held yesterday afternoon, the
bids for the construction of the new boiler
house for the High School building were
opened. None Of the bids coming under the
appropriation, they were laid on the table,
and it was voted to advertise for new bids, to
be opened Monday, the oath inst.
On motion Of Alderman Stephenson, Hen
ry S. Bennett was elected janitor Of the new
Green street school house, and 1t was voted
to recommend the name jackson Grammar
School to the City Council as the name of
the new Green street school building. in
honor Of Master Henry Jackson, for over
thirty years principal of the grammar school
Of Portland. aud father Of our esteemed fell
low citizen, Hon. George e. B. jackson.
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Tho LakesIda Praaa.

Bion Wilson. Esq. treasurer and receiver
Of the Lakeside Press, informs us that the
report published relative to the sale of the
company'e plant to Boston parties, was in
correct. The company have not sold any
part OF its plant. but some merchandise, be-
longing to art book contracts, has been sold
to Boston firm. This plant is the only one
Of the kind east Of Boston and it would
seem that an effort ought to be made to re-
organize the business. and thus retain the
industry here. In case of failure to do this
the plant will be Sold
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-08-20
Mexican War Claims Allowed.

During the Mexican war, the cutter Morris
sailed from here to Key West under the or
ders Of the Navy Department. The Maine
men saw no fighting, came home and entered
again upon the pursuits of peace. Congress.
in Its gratitude for the success full prosecu-
tion OF the war. soon passed law donating
a land warrant to each soldier and sailor
who served thirty days during the war.
On the first day of September, 1866, Mr.. z.
K Harmon filed applications for the land
warrants for the Is sailors who served on the
cutter Morris. Time after time the depart
ment denied the application, first for one
reason and then for another. Mr.. Harmon
kept at work on the claims. He visited
Washington in person, and as fast as the
case was set aside 1t was taken up and urged
again. Thirty-fve years is long time to be
employed on one matter. but Mr.. Harmon
for all these years has not lost sight Of his
past cause and now he appears to be on the
verge Of success. One warrant has actually
been obtained for Mr.. David Webber of Bal
ley's Island. There may be some hitch in
the proceedings on the others, but 1t is ex-
pected that they will, sooner or later, be OBJ.
tafuod
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-08-20
BRIEF JoTTINCs.

Saco Lodge of Odd Fellows will make an
excursion to Long Island tomorrow.
The Eastern Yacht Club will sail from
Marblehead for Portland on the 22nd inst
A meeting Of the Fresh Air Society will be
held at the rooms of the Y. M. c. A. today
at 1890 a. m.
Head Waiter Dolan of the Ottawa House
was presented an elegant diamond ring by
the mattresses.
About $40 worth of Holsters have been
stolen from car at Trefethen's and several
pairs Of oars taken.
Yesterday was bright, with sharp, crisr,
northerly breeze In the morning, and south
east wind in the afternoon.
Every member of the Weber Club is re-
quested to be at the club room this evening
for rehearsal at o'clock sharp.
Supreme Council A. A. Scottish Rite 33rd
Degree will meet at Masonic Temple In Bos-
ton, on Tuesday, September 18th.
Sloop yacht Hildegarde Of the Hull Yacht
Club was in the barber yesterday with Gard
ner F. Gorham and party On board.
The Governor and Council arrived In town
yesterday morning and were received by
Hon. Albion Little and the trustees of the
state reform school. and visited that institu-
tIon.
MThe steamer Merryconeag will make
moonlight excursion Friday night, August
2lst. IL pleasant. She will leave the wharf
at 1880 o'clock.
A few Of the Portland militia men who
we're not able to attend the muster have
been compelled to go to Augusta to be pres
emit today, which will be Governors day.
The Young Peoples Methodist Social
Union and friends will 60 on moonlight
sail this evening. The steamer Merryco-
neag win leave Portland pier at 7.45 O'Clock.
Frank McKenuey, the jeweler, will fur
nish two fine gold watches, two silver
watches and four gold medals to be given by
the Central Labor Union for prizes on La
Dor Day.
Every member of Portland Division, u. r.
K. of P, is requested to be present at the
special meeting to be held at Pythian Hall
this evening at 73O o'clock sharp to make ar
rangements for field day.
The officers and members of Branch 1888,
Order of the Iron Hall, will participate in
the institution Of the new Iron Hall Branch
at Sons Of Veterans Hall. Middle street,
Friday evening of this week.
The excursion and clambake of Atlantic
Lodge, F. &c A. NJ, at Spurwink occurs to-
day. Teams will leave the City Hotel at 100
O'Clock in the afternoon. All Master Ma
sons are cordially invited to Join in the ex-
cursion.
The Orphan Asylum picnic was a great
success yesterday. The boats were filed to
their utmost capacity. All the events were
much enjoyed. The Murphy Balsams won
the base ball match and McGovern the run
ming race. The Indian won the ball throw
ing contest
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PERSONAL.

Miss j. Emma Cole leaves the employ of
William Graham TO enter John E. Palmer's
millinery store next week.
Miss Alice l.. Custis's (not Curtis) resigna-
ton was accepted at the school committee
meeting Monday night. By this act Port
land loses the services of an excellent teach.
er.
The late Lieutenant Little. while on the
Dallas, distinguished himself in aiding In
the rescue of the passengers of the steamer
Cambridge Of the Penobscot river line. which
was wrecked on Old Mans Ledge, between
Monhegan and White Head, in lower Pc.
nohacot hay
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They Won the Banner.

The Grand Lodge Of the New England
Order of Protection, offered banquet to the
lodge Of the order making the greatest gain
in any term of six months. The two chief
competitors were Portland Lodge, of this
clip, and the holder of the BANNER for the
last term, the lodge at Guilford. Portland
lodge won. and last night Grand Warden
Gem, Of Bucksport, and the other grand Of
fcers came to Portland and helped the lodge
celebrate the event.
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ueerIng Board OF keaIth,

Tuesday evening, Mr.. Robert G. Hawkes.
was tried before Justice George c. Hopkins,
upon complaint of Secretary Chapman Of
the board of health, charging him with run
ming his sink water in such manner as to
corrupt the well Of his neighbor, after being
notified not to do SO. After long hearing
the court decided that the evidence failed to
show violation of the order of the board OF
health by Mr.. Hawkes.. Carroll w. Morrill,,
Esq appeared for Mr.. Hawkes..
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Those stagnant Pools.

Some time ago complaint was made that
there were two offensive pools. one corner Of
Portland and st. John streets, the other at
Carter street. The board Of health has had
these fitted up.
AS regards the mill pond nuisance, we are
Informed the matter was referred over a
month ago to the committee of the city gov
eminent in sanitary matters. with the under.
standing that a public hearing was to be
given In regard to il, as two petitions were
handed In. one signed by almost all the ply
sIcians Of the city, and the other by long
line of influential citizens.
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MUNICIPAL COURT.
BEFORE IunaE GOULD.

BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.
els Morgan. IntoxicatioD. Each fined 50
and costs.
Luther A. Bridge. Vagabond. Two
months In the county Jail.
Samuel j. Goldstein. Peddling without
license. Fined $50 and costs. Appealed.
Mary Connolly. Search and seizure.
Fined 500 and costs and 60 days in comfy
all
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-08-20
Serious Charges IL True.

A correspondent of the Boston Herald at
Kezar Falls In the town of Porter,
makes serious charges Of inhuman treatment
Of little girl In that town.
1t seems that James browne, aged so
years, recently married his housekeeper,
aged "A. browne had little dumb grand
daughter, six years old. living with him, and
the correspondent claims that the woman
often abused and tried to murder the child.
The woman disappeared short time ago
and is accused of stealing money and other
valuables from the old man. The dumb
child cannot now be found and the towns
people believe that the cruel woman succeed
ed in carrying out her murderous design.
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MUSIC AND DRAMA.
PORTLAND THEATRE.


Miss Louise Hamilton, the charming little
soubrette, will appear at the Portland Thea
tire, beginning August oath, for three nights.
Miss Hamilton has made great success
through this country, for she is fine little
actress, a beautiful singer and graceful
dancer, and has the support of a capital COM
pany. During this engagement Miss Ham.
ilton will present different play each eve
ming. Monday night she will give the three
act comedy drama, "The Little Detective
assuming five DISCUSSES, and introducing
new songs and dances. Tuesday night the
three act musical comedy. "The Little
Rebel" replete with bright scenes, and in
terspersed with catchy songs and artistic
dances will be given Wednesday. the last
night, q dramatizatIon of Charles Dickens's
great novel, "rhe Old Curiosity Shop" with
Miss Hamilton in her great representations
of Little Nell and the Marchioness, will be
the bill.
The PRESS has spoken In praise Of Miss
Hamilton's clever performance here last sea-
son. when she appeared In the title role of
"Muggs Landing"
THE TWO SISTERS.
An Exchange says:
1.-THE Two Sisters is not a play or its
performance an event to be dismissed with
the ordinary notice accorded an excellent
dramatic company. The characters are all
real flesh and blood. There is no striving
for effect, no forced climaxes, no demand for
life ITSELF"
The piece will be produced at Portland
Theatre next Friday and Saturday
PAVILION THEATRE.
The steamers from the city and Chebeague
Islands and Falmouth Foreside brought
large numbers to see the excellent show at
the Pavilion, where Manager McCallum and
his New York comedy company are playing
"Muggs" to large and delighted audiences.
Special mention shauld be made of Emma
Pollock as Little M0ggs, Mr.. McCallum as
Beck, the real estate agent. and Mr.. Haw-
kins as Sojer Judson. the other members
giving strong support. The Pollock sisters
had to answer to several encores. Billy Dia-
mond does some fine work in black face.
Mr.. McCallum's company is playing to
crowded houses nightly. The season will
last but little while longer and IL you want
to enjoy good show 60 to Stockbridge's and
get a reserved seat for the Pavilion.
NOTES.
Marie Williams, the burlesque actress,
whose death is cabled from London, came to
America about 1879 with Lydia Thompson
to appear In Oxygen" She created a sem
sation by her piquant beauty and her viva
cious action. About three years ago she re-
appeared In America but she had then lost
all her old attractiveness. Her habits were
quickly talked about, and during an engage
ment In Chicago she was several times ar
rested for int0xication. Finally her friends
sent her back to England.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-08-20

In this city, Aug. 10, Elizabeth NJ. daughter Of
Edward and Carrie Eliza Eason aged months
Funeral this Thursday afternoon at PARENTS re.
sidence, No. ID Larch street.
In this city, Aug. 10, Daniel Hitz only son of
Richard /. and Margatet A. Medley, aged weeks
Funeral this Thursday afternoon at O'clock
from No. 422 Fore street.
In this city. Aug 10, Daniel w..winslow, aged
81 years months.
Funeral on Friday afternoon at 2 O'Clock
Burial az convenience of the family.
In this city, Augustine Healy, aged months ]
days,mchild OF David aud Bridget Quinn.
AT Woodwords, Aug. 10, Olive s. Turkey, aged
Funeral on Friday afternoon at 2 O'Clock at
ner late residence. No. Mechanic street. Wood
lords. Burial at Windham Centre
In DeeriDg, Aug. 10. James T. Adams former
ly OF Brunswick, Maine, aged 81 years months
Funeral on Friday afternoon at 2.3O O'Clock,
from his late residence, No. 20 Spring street,
Wo0dfords. Maine.
In Old Orchard, Aug. IL, Mrs. Annie E. Evans,
OF Boston, aged 53 years.
In Bath, Aug. Is, Jessie Mitchell. aged 70 years
In Pemaquid. Aug. IL. Mrs. Jane Turkey.
In Southport Aug. 8, Mary A. Totman, aged
rs years. 80
In Boothbay Harbor, Aug. IA. John L. Dsmuth
In Ailston, Mass, Aug. IS. viva varnum Lew.
ando, wife OF Charles L. Lewando. aged 81 years
Notice Of funeral hereafter.1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-08-20
Falmouth Loan and Building Asso-
citation.

The first series of shares in this corporation wa,
opened yesterday with large subscriptlon, anu
the first regular monthly meeting oil the noalu y,
Directors was held in the evening. III was f0'e 1
to suspend the rules in regard TO oues un'n oep
TENDER Is, next, and all persons desiring shaies
may obtain them to such date on Inc same Terms
as the original subscribers, by applying 70 nenJa-
min q. ward, Secretary, at the office OF the cor
poration. Room Il, Jose Building, No. SO Ex-
change street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-08-20
- Heterm School Boy Turns Horse
Thief.

mm' d, Seward, whose home is in Blaine,
ia.e's an inmate Of the State Qeform School,
was apprenticed to @. W. Deering of South
dorham last April. Tuesday he stole M
behring's horse. wagon and harness ana sofa
them for 500 BE was apprehended ras Sv,1
day morning by Deputy Sheriff Chute snd
eturned to the Reform School. '0 anu
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The steamer Portland.

The steamer Portland resumed her trips on
the Boston route last evening. This elegant
steamer is q great favorite with the public,
and her resumption Of service will be hailed
with great pleasure by the numerous patrons
OF the Portland Steam Packet Company.
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the GOOD TEMPLARs.
Cumbe Rand District Lodge In SEES
sion at South Portland.

South Portland was alive yesterday with
Good Templars from Cumberland county, it
being the quarterly session. At the last
session Seaside Lodge extended an invita-
tion to the District Lodge to hold this ses-
sion In that village. At 1890 o'clock. Dis
trict Templar Joseph Craig called the
District to order. The following officers
were also present:
District Councillor, M. P. Elwel
District Secretary, Emma E. Knights.
District Treasurer, w. III. Pearson.
District Chaplain, A. Mann.
District Vice Templar, Emma Allen.
District Guard, Nellie sylvester,
District Sentinel, ii. s. Burgess
p. ID. T., N. j. Sanborn.
At the time of calling the meeting to order
there were eleven lodges represented by sixty
members. Several candidates were initiated
into the mysteries of the District Lodge
degree.
District Templar Craig made his official
report which showed that the order was In
good condition in the county. District
Secretary E. e. knight In her report showed
that many lodges were prospecting, one lodge
making gain of twenty-five members dur
ing the quarter. District Deputy, K. ). Side
linger made report of official visits made
during the quarter. He especially made
mention of the lodge at South Harpswel.
After the report of the officers, the lodge, at
1890 O'Clock, adjourned to the hall above and
partook of a dinner prepared by the ener-
getic committee of Seaside Lodge.
After dinner some fifty members under the
guidance of Capt. K. S. Sidelinger, made a
visit to Fort Preble. Corporal Duncan, who
had charge of the guard, detailed Private
Burke to escort the members around. and
all were greatly pleased at the way he did
the duty, and wish to return vote Of thanks
for his kindness. At 2 80 o'clock the lodge
was called to order. Various committees
made their reports. The committee on reso-
buttons. consisting of r. s. Sidelinger. Flora
B. Weber. and May G. Young. offered
various reso lutlons among them the fol-
lowing:
Whereas, We understand that the United States
government intends to establish "canteen" at
Fort Preble, be 1t
lished, that the proper United States officials be
requested to have the sale of intoxicating liquors
prohibited in said establishment.
Whereas, 1t Is our duty to remember the I'M
fortunates" who claim membership In our noble
Whereas, Brother James Hefier, worthy men,
Der of this district has met with an accident that
keeps him from our midst today, be it
Resolved, That we deeply sympathiZe with him
In his hour Of trouble and hope that he will be
spared to mingle with us for many sessions in the
future.
Resolved, That In consideration of the kind
treatment received from the members Of Seaside
Lodge, that we return our hearty thanks for the
same.
At 8 o'clock adjournment was made to the
supper room where ample justice was done
to baked bean supper. Grand Counsel
Frank Dexter Of Sprlngvale. was present as
visitor.
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New Convent at WaterviIIe.

In Wateryille near completion is one Of the
finest arranged converts in New England,
for the Sisters Of the Sacred Heart.
The convent will be dedicated In about two
weeks, when many dignitaries from different
parts Of the country and Canada will be
present.
Bishop Healy will make the principal ad.
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MAINE TOWNS.
Items Of interest Gathered by Cor.
respondents of the Press.
Yarmouth.

BURGLARY AT YARMoUTHVILLE.
Tuesday night burglars entered the house
Of w. w. Dunn at Yarmouthville. Mr.. Dunn
was absent at the time, Mr.. Mitchell. the
hired man. being in the house.
The burglars effected an entrance to Mitch.
ellis room by cutting the wire window
screen, took Mr.. Mitchelps pants, which
contained money and checks to the amount
Of one hundred and nine dollars. Mr.. Mitch
ell found his pants behind the barn Wednes.
day morning. The pockets were rifled Of
the money, but the checks, to the amount OF
about forty dollars, were left.
Cornish.
Miss Eva o. Farnham, who has been In
Boston during the past year, is spending a
few days at her mothers home in this place.
Miss Carrie Whitney, of Saco, is at DR..
Smith his.
Bert Andrews. Colby 'a2, is stopping at j.
G. Sanborn's.
The sd Maine Regiment hold their annual
reunion in this place next week. Well
known speakers will be present, and the
Freedom Band will furnish music. The din
ner will be served in Banquet Hall.
A. party from this place are arranging for
a yachting trip to Harpswell.
John Swasey, who received severe iDju-
ries from fall some time since, Is slowly
recovering.
Extensive additions are being made on P.
Durgin's store. A new front facing Main
st. is to be built, and the interior Is to be
completely renovated.
Rev. Zenas Crowell. of Kingston, Mass,
former pastor of the Congregational
church In this place filled the pulpit last
Sunday, preaching a very able sermon on
Business and Religion.
w. r. Copp and wife left town Monday
for their vacation. They will spend two
weeks at Wolfboro, N. III.
The Cornish High School opens Sept. 18th,
F. j. Allen. A. B., a recent graduate OF
Dartmouth College, Is principal, with Mrs.
Lizzie Wadsworth, teacher well known in
this locality, as assistant.
G. r. Clifford and family returned home
Monday evening. They have been Spending
a few weeks at Long Island.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-08-20

Dyspepsia in IT'S worst forms will yield
to the use Of Carters Llttle Nerve Pills, aided by
Carriers Little Liver Pills. They not only relieve
present distress but strengthen the stomach and
digestive apparatus. aug17d&w1w
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the HEALTH OF PORTLAND.
Secretary Burgess's Last monthly
Report.

Secretary George G. Burgess Of the Board
OF Health, issues the following report Oh
deaths and contagious diseases In Portland
for the four weeks ending Saturday, August
10. by Secretary Burgess:
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The advertisement Of the New England Fair at
Worcester, Mass, which appears in this issue
should be read by everyone. 1t will be seen that
beside the splendid exhibit of farm products al
ways found at this fair, the managers have pro-
yided for continuous line of special attractions
which cannot fall to attract an Immense attend
ance. Wednesday will be the great day for
Changers, and special exercises have been ar
ranged.
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In Westbrook. Aug. 10. by Rev. K. NJ Cousins,
paniei Gement bennett, M. D., Of Portland, and
Esq, Of Westbrook "e'e'
In Scarboro, Aug. 10, by Rev. A. Redlon, shef.
a AZ a; thompson Oh kogues Bluff and Mrs. Ad-
In Rye, New York, Aug. IS. by Rev. Edmund
Hewlett, Emlly Palmer Waterbury OF New York
In Lisbon Falls, Aug. 18, by Rev. Geo Plum-
OF Bowdoin. ~o'-'
ton and Miss Edith +. Austin OF Peru
Miss Lizzie M. Smith. $3.50
In Harrington, Aug, IL. Andrew w Inot and
Mabel r. Wooster. -
In South Brooksville, Capt. Frank L. Haskell
and Miss Viola 8. Magee
Jennie Gross.
In Mllbrldge, July 20. Henry d. Parker aud
Miss Grace M. Cain.
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Angostura Bitters, says long time sufferer
from indigestion, thoroughly cured me. Sole
Manufacturers DR.. j. Siegert 81 Sons. At all
druggists. aug2oeod&w1w
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One and One-Pifth Regular Fares.

The Non FORGETTING Free Tontine
Policies OF the UNION MUTUAL
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY are
entirely void Of conditions, the rights,
OF the insured being clearly and terseiy
printed therein, free from All
ambiguity
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DISSOLUTION OF COMPREHENSIVE.

Il firm name OF Holbrook, Trefethef s Harvey,
Is this day dissolved by mutual consent. The
business Will be continued by Holbrook g. IRE
iethen, who will attend to all outstanding
accounts. X. I. HOLBROOK, JR.,
HOWARD III. TREFETHEN,
ISAAC @. HARVEY.
Portland, Me-, August 10, 1891. aug20d1ws
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-08-20
NOTHING
Makes a Man
SO CROSS

as an ill-fltting Shirt. IL he has the
best disposition In the world, he will
feel like SWEARING when his Shirt
band Is Zoo tight, sleeves are too long or
short, and bosom wrinkles. Now we
don't claim to be perfect, and will not
preach q sermon on the wickedness OF
using pr0fane language, but we do our
best to promote domestic happiness by
selling a perfect Shirt.
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The Senator !!

The Senator Is made OF the best Shirt
making cotton In America, aud for ex-
eelIence OF material and perfection OF
fit Il cannot be exeelIed. Price s1.0c,
unlaundered.
In the