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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-07-06
FUN IN THE RAIN.
Yarmouth's Big Celebration was
Dampened but Not Spoiled.

The big celebration at this place July 4th
was seriously interfered with by the heavy
rain in the morning and the dull and foggy
weather through part of the day. Prepara-
tions had been made for grand good time,
and the disappointment was great to both
the people and the committee. The leading
features Of the antiques and ho-ribles with
commendable grit braved the weather and
went over the published route. Among the
principal teams, which were gotten up at a
large expense, were the new steamer
'Hoyt," 40 feet long, hauled by IA horses /;
the Yarmouth Meat Market"-whicb, by
the way. was the most ridiculous and laugh
able of all-the Dukes Yacht and many
Others; otdsl The prizes were awarded, first. to
Meat Market" third, to yacht "Haunty
Joe;" fourth, to "Kingsley's Express" The
committee recommended a fifth prize Of so
for the Royal River Coach" The streets
being in such muddy condition and the
were to follow were given up. as was also
the tireman's contest. In the afternoon the
weather cleared somewhat and at 2 80
O'Clock the grand procession of the day took
up the line OF march. This was the order Of
procession:
Marshal-C. L. Marston.
Aides-F. Pratt, George II. Jeffords.
First Division
Platoon OF Mounted Police.
Yarmouth Band.
Yarmouth Rifles.
Fire Department.
Bicycle Club.
Second Division
Yarmouth Cades Band
Cavalcade.
School Children in Barpes
Trades Exhibits.
Previous to the march, the Yarmouth and
Yarmouth Cadet bands gave excellent con-
certs, attracting great attention and winning
high encomiums for their finish and style
The procession was very fine and proved a
leading feature of the day. At the close, the
Bicycle Club held their races on Portland
street, attracting an immense thrOng of peo-
pie. The following are the winners: Ordi
naries-Harry Storer, 1st; G. Lane, I'd.
Safetys-Eben York, 1st; f. Titcomb, I'd /;
w. Pride, Sd.
During the parade of antiques and horri-
bles in the morning. Mr.. Harry Simonton of
Yarmouthville. while attempting to pass the
procession with spirited horse attached to
road cart, was thrown out by c0lllding with
Mr.. Edward Blanchard's team, and severely
Injured on the hip. DR.. Bates pronounced
no bones broken, however. The young man
will probably be laid up for a while from the
wrenching he received.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-07-06
Soldiers Drowned.

BERNE, July 5-While party of soldier s
were practicing the construction Of pom
toon bridge on the Aar river, near Soleure,
today, the structure capsized and Is were
drowned.
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SILENT SrEEpS PARADED.
Riddeford BIcycIIsts Did the ceIe-
brating There and Amused the
Crowd

pfdtUS tnef6 anu amused the
Crowd.
BDDEFoRD. July 4.-The biggest Fourth
of July celebration BlddefOrd and Saco have
had since 1876 was held today, the York
county wheelmen having an important part
therein.
At sunrise, noon and sunset all the bells In
the two cities were rung. At9 o'clock, after
waiting two hours for clear sky, there was
a long rarade of fantasies, headed by the
bicycle club, decked out in heterogeneous
costumes. About twenty local merchants
had displays in the trades division. The
judges, Mayor Staples Of Biddeford and
Mayor Lowell and City Solicitor Bradbury
of Saco, awarded the prizes as follows: For
best bicycle display, to Charles Fl. Innes and
Arthur Fairfield, who represented devils.
astride tandem team; best trade display
$40, to William Emery, grocer, Saco Tor
best local political hit. So. for a take-off on
BiddefOrd's city liquor agency and deputy
sheriffs, Harmon and Small.
Nearly 1000 people attended the afternoon
sports at the Sac0 Driving Park. The track
was little heavy. The events were won as
follows:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-07-06
The Pension LIsr.

WASHINGTON. July A. Pensions have
been granted to the following Maine pe0-
pie:
ORIGINAL.
Thomas Dyer. Jr., (de- Hollis Longteilow'
ceased) Joseph Brex,
John Hoey, stephen AVER
Charles A. Gdden, James r. haii""'
Edsell Grover.
ORIGINAL, WIDOWS, ETC.
poxano Il rbomas Uranlam Dyer,
Elyirt 4. BraZler, isaaS NVoupsi NdthetJ
Ada l.. Webster.
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THE MAINE STATE PRESS.
THE FATHER.

Portiand's Peculiar Weather.
Following Is the forecast of the weather
for Maine Frequent showers; stationary TEN
perature, except slightly cooler in Portland !;
southwest winds.
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MAIN e.
Independence Day FIRES.

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DAMARIsCOTTA, July 4.-'rhe storehouse
owned by AT. Trask was burned this morn
ing at o'clock, with lot of pressed hay
and machinery. The loss is $1,000; insur-
ance, $1,000.
BRUNSWICK, July 4.-The livery stable
owned by the Walker estate. and occupied by
Harmon Thomas. was burned tonight
WATERvILLE, July A boarding house
and stable were burned this evening. Loss,
$4,000; insurance, $4,000.
Funeral Of Captain Whltmore.
Especial to the Press.l
RoCKLAND, July 5.-The funeral of Cap
tain Leonard Tyler Whltmore. whose death
occurred Friday last after lingering Illness,
took place here this afternoon, there being a
large attendance of friends and relatives.
Captain Whitmore, though comparatively
young, was one of the ablest and most popu-
lar sea captains hailing from this port. He
for some time had command Of the fine three
masted schooner Fannie Whitmore. He
was member of Nahanada Tribe of the
Improved Order Of Red Men. and Knox
Lodge, L. o. o. f. The funeral services
were conducted under the auspices of the
Odd Fellows.
Knocked Him Down.
BANGOR, July About 6 o'clock this
evening, Letter Carrier George Hodge was
standing in front Of a Main street store firing
cannon crackers In celebration Of the Fourth
wheh policeman F. q. LOTUS came along
ana ordered him to stop, for the reason that
the explosions were thought to be Injurious
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William Henry. oldest son Of Rt. Hon.
VIM. Il. Gladstone, died Of paralysis in Lon
don, Saturday.
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Totals. ............45 IL 20
TrWToTONa
POrtIands. -.
n axufofAno

Earned runs-Portlands, 8; Lewistons, 2, Two
base hlts-Daly, Willis, Parsons. Three base hits
Newell Putnam. Stolen bases-Keay 2, Wills,
Slater 2, Parsons 8, Burns. First base on balls
of Willis. Rudderham. Putnam; OF Collins, Par.
sons; on Clare, Slater, Westlake, Webster 2 Hit
by pitched ball-By Clare, O'Brien; by Parsons,
DAILY. First base on errors-Porllands, q; Lewis
tons, 2. Struck out-By Willis, A. Lezotte, Kel-
logg, Burns Clare; by Darby, Rudderham, KEEL
l0gg, A. LeZotte; by Clare, Webster; by Parsons,
Darby Wild pitches-Care 3 Parsons i. Passed
balls-A. Lezotte 2. Double plays-Webster
Lewistons, 9. Time-2 hours, 10 minutes. Um-
pire-Mullen.
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local W oaenev Report.
PORTLAND, Me-, July 6, 1891.

Mean daily tner....6 40 Max. vel. wind 10 s
Maximum ther. ....68.O Total precip. ..... .O4
minimum ther..
Z. P.C.-Partly cloudv
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LEWISTON, July 4.-The game today was
played In mud and between showers. Port
land batted strongly, but Lewiston did not
Only seven innings were played. to allow the
Portlands to take train. Attendance 75O.
The score;
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CITY OF PORTLAND.
Notice to Contractors.

SEALEO PROPOSALS will be received at The
- Mayors once, City Building, until O'Clock
p M, July 9Th, 1891, for the immediate removal
OF the old wooden buildings connected with the
North school; and for furnishing materials erect
Ing and finishing complete new brick sanitary"
for said school; plans, specifications and all nee.
essary information can be obtained at the office of
John Calvin Stevens, Architect, Oxford Block,
No. 1S5 Middle street. The right is reserved to
reject any or all bids. Proposals should be en-
dorsed Proposals for North School Sanitary
and be addressed to GEO. w, TRUE.
Chairman Com. on Public Buildings
Portland, June 20, 1891. ie29dtd
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Portland oarsmen's Honors.

Time-2.441s, 2.40, 2421z.
The exhibition race was won by Z. q.
Bakers Hector.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-13

Two residents Of northern Maine-one
married, the other single, formed part
nership for the purpo., of hunting and
trapping for the market. John boarded
with Bill and his wife. They worked
early and late and were very successful.
John owned bear trap that was far
superior to Bills and much admired by
his partner. Everything went along
well for some time until Bill began to
mistrust that John was not attending to
business so well as he should. It made
him dissatisfied and he determined to
learn the difficulty. So one morning ne
watched Johp when he started on the
line Of traps. He found him little
later making love to his wife. Now Bin
was of an exceedingly jealous disposition,
and this last disclosure threw him into .
perfect rage. John feared personal vio-
lence, and finally made o proposition
something like this: Now, Bill, you and
I are old friends; we've shot many
moose and caught many bear together.
/ haven't done the square thing by you;
but / don't want no hard feelings, and If
you'll name the price I'll settle, and just
pick up my duds and clear out. This
proposition sounded like business, and
required some deIiberation. Bill sat q
long time thinking the matter over.
Finally, be said: HWall, John, III tell
you; don't want TO be too hard on you,
an / ten ye what I'll dew: If you say so
ven Jest SWAP b-a-a-r traps and call il
square.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-13
Glfts for TnvalIds.

A very small thing OF beauty that
will be pleasant sight for an invalid's
eyes while it LASTS Is a carrot or sweet
potato followed out on the inside 10
leave a wall about three quarters of an
inch thick. The vegetable is suspended
by cords passed through holes pierced
in the side, and the cavity filled with
water. In few days upturning sprays
of green will sprout from the bottom
and cover the outside, and if a small
bunch Of vioIets is put in the little quaint
hanging basket it will nave a charming
appearance.
A pretty little thing to leave on sick
friends table is a plant saucer, with
three pine cones standing upright in the
center. The arrangement of sticks or
hairpins. by which you compel them to
assume and maintain an erect position,
may be concealed by mat Of real moss
There should also be a layer Of sand in the
bottom of the dish Grain or grass seed
should he scattered over the cones, and
If the saucer is kept full of waller the
seeds will sprout and slow beautiful
tender green. In fine contrast to the rich
brown of the cones
It Is such pleasure to watch green
things growing that either OF these sim
Ile gifts is an aid to pass the weary
hours Even finger bowl with thin
layer of cotton sprinkled with fiaxseed,
which grows and lives for while on
such nourislment as it drains from the
water beneath, is a cheerful, pretty dec
oration for a sick room.
For a friend who is too feeble to sit at
desk or table to write it would be a
pleasant task to fit up a writing tablet,
which can he used when one is in a re-
clining position, and which offers facil-
ities for storing writing implements,
notes, and other ct ceteras that an invalid
dislikes to be always aking other people
TO procure for her use.
The foundation is a seasoned, pine
board. % lsy 81 inches. This is covered
with felt, which upon three sides hangs
over the edge. and is supplied with fiat
pockets to hold letters The front Of
each pocket is cut into a point, which
buttons down TO protect the contents.
Across each end OF the board are straps
aud little superimposed fit pockets to
and pens. pencils, stamps. cards, and
envelopes OF course these conven-
fences must not invade the space needed
for writing. A leather covered trav-
elers inkstand, with strong spring In
the cover to prevent the spilling OF ink,
can be firmly glued to one upper corner,
and pen tray and a stamp box on the
other corner. A row Of brass headed
nails should be put all around the edge
Of the board, and straps and pockets can
be fastened on with smaller brass nails
The yaIances with the buttoned down
pockets can be folded over the top when
the writing board is not in use. Il Harpers
Bazaar.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-13

General Hickenlooper, OF Ohio. TEL
story illustrating Sherman's dry
rather at the expense Of General GO
In the fight at Altoona rifle bali {
Corse alongside the head, making
slight wound that at the time
thought to be o great deal more dan
Gus than it really was. When the y
reached Sherman it had been gre
magnified, and he was informed
Corse's ear and cheek were gone, but
he would still hold his position and |
it out.
Meanwhile Corse had tied up bis
and gone on the business he had I
sent there to do. As soon as posl
Sherman hurried over, full Of anxief
to the amount Of damage done his
Ger. Nothing would do but that
bandage must come of, 30 that he N
Judge of the damage himself. The
geons carefully took of the cloths
revealed slight cash across the face
q hole through the ear. Sherman lof
for moment and then dryly said, " N
Corse, they came - near missing
didn't they."
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-13


The women of New York society are
ia many cases accomplished in very odd
ways, and party OF men the other
night passed an interesting quarter of an
hour recalling some of the uncommon
talents of their feminine acquaintance.
One handsome young woman was an
adept in blowing the coach horn; an
other was a very successful carver OF
onyx; one Of the most sedate young
ladies in town danced q clog TO per-
fection: a dutifuI and beautiful wife
made all her husbands trout flies, and
her husband was renowned as q success
ful fisherman; q rather slim and wiry
girl famous for her waItzing was a scien-
tific boxer, and could give her clever
brother a breezy four round battle; a
lady who rode in the park each day
occasionally showed her friends In the
country how she could stand on the
back of cantering horse; a fair mer-
maid of Newport could smoke cigarette
under water; these and half hundred
other won@rous performances were told
of women by the men that knew them
amid great applause. Finally young
fellow who had been listening lazily 20
the conversation spoke up in drawing
tones, and the attention Of the company
became riveted upon him.
i knew far more extraordinary girl
than any Of you have mentioned, once
upon q time, said he. "She was the
sister of classmate of mine at college.
Rich, think; very swell. Blonde girl,
fol cfr sorhf nd 1xr Ernvs II Ree,fl
to go rowing with her, time visited 'em
up the river; pull powerful car, too,
and was clever other ways. One of her
talents, though, was certainly remark
able. / never found it out until / had
known her for three weeks; never pa
raded it; seemed to take it as matter Of
course. When did hear Of it at last I
spoke to her father about it, and he
agreed with me that it was very rare
accomplishment in girl. Not that it
was especially needed in women, but
there were emergencies when it might
come into play. was rather struck with
the charm Of the thing. In fact, it
rather clinched the good opinion had
already formed Of the girl and asked
her to marry me. The wedding win be
two months from now.
There was a pause. The speaker ap-
parently went into reverie that he had
no intention of disturbing. Finally a
howl went up from the crowd.
Well, what is the wonderful accom-
plishment Of this girl, BiIIy?"
Billy reused himself and looked about
at the faces of his friends.
Oh, didn't ten you? said he. -Why,
che can cook.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-13

superb wild Horses Try 20 Coax the
Tams steed Away.
-Near the forks OF tile North and
South Platte, writes correspondent OF
the ST. Louis Star Il once saw specta-
Gle that nude my nerves tingle, and
would give a great deal to see once
more such a magnificent display of
horsefesh. There we're about 200 ami
mails in the drove. The sun had just
come up ever the plains when ! came
out IN front of them from little grove
where had camped during the night
was on the back of my own mustang.
lie lifted his head high into the air, be-
gan to paw the earth with his fore feet.
and commenced to snort in most aris-
tocratic manner. Every animal lifted
his head on hearing the cry of Welcome
from my steed, formed in a circle, and
stood still
"Oae magnificent black stallion, who
appeared to be the leader OF the troop,
after looking at me for moment came
toward me with an easy, graceful stride
from the opposite side and took posi-
ton in front Of his followers. lie was
the finest specimen OF horse ever saw.
His tail swept the ground. and his name
hung TO his sh, ulders. His body shone
like looking glass in the morning SUM-
light He looked as If he had just re-
ceived most fiattering attention from an
expes fenced groom. Some of the ami
mals appeared neglected, but the major
ity we're sleek looking.
My own animal became so excited at
the sight that made haste to tie him to
a tree. Soon after jumped from my
horses back the black stallion gave his
head a toss and started ON rapid trot
across the prairie, the entire band fol-
lowing him in single file. After going
about half mile away the band re-
turned, the magnificent black still in the
lead. They came within 100 yards OF
me, aud the leader whinnied as if to in
vite my horse to come and join them.
= My poor Jack, felt sorry for him.
lie stood looking at tie wild rovers his
lariat drawn taut, and at the call from
the leaders made the most frantic eff.
forts to join the wild band and thus for
ever put an END ~ is drudgery. Sweat
came from every pore. he was so ex-
cited, and his body was covered with
foam, as il he had just finished 80 mile
run. was afraid he would succeed in
breaking away. so fired my rife into
the air 10 frighten the drove. and the
leader took the hint and scampered off
across the plain, followed by the others.
watched them until they were out OF
view, and actually wished were one
OF them, they looked so contented. !
have since looked upon magnificent
collection Of horses, but that sight was
tile grandest ever witnessed
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-13
Boys Department.

There is no department of our
establishment to which we devote
more time and care than our
Boys and ChiIdren's Clothing -
We have earned the reputation of
selling the finest and best made cloth
ing for Boys, big or little, and every
season We strive to excel our efforts
of the previous year. We carry every
desirable style, pattern and fabric
and are always first in the field with
novelties. A large proportion of the
goods are made expressly for us and
in styles furnished and controlled
exclusively by this firm. We are now
showing all the latest novelties Of
New York, London, Paris and Ber-
lin. Exquisite effects in kits, Jer-
seys, Vestess aud "Junior7 Suits for
Children, the very latest designs for
big boys and hundreds of charming
styles in Cassimeres, Cheviots, Wor-
steds, Silk effects, Stripes, Plaids,
Checks, pretty dark mixtures and
rich solid colors. Mothers come and
see them.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-13

Sweet with odorlferous gephyrs comes the
aa balfny breath Of spring;
lEof the ntSt liheof . vernal pome. this il about
the thingD
The bland auroral doors cleAve the perfumed
atmosphere.
dust ageravate the furnace. Jim. tis cold IS
iceland here
You shake the glimmering roses from yoaR
sheen OF sunlik hair
gazow. Jim, run ont and cut path through
that big snowbank there
The sweet mellifuons brooklet flows down
through the emerald vale
tSow. Jim. come In and break the ice upon
this water-pail.l
Spring, like resurrection. wakes all nature
from the dead.
az that big icicle should fan twould break
somebody's head.)
So let me forth. a careless wight. through
vernal glades TO rove
G'm freezing cold. III 60 down stairs and sit
upon the stove.)
rs. w. Foss. In Yanke Blade.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-13
Attractions for Spring.
Furnishing Dept.


This department provides the
greatest assortment, the largest
variety and the most numerous
novelties in the way Of Neckwear,
Underwear, Shirts, = Collars. Cuffs,
Hosiery, Gloves, Suspenders, Hand
kerchiefs, Dressing Gowns, Jewelry.
Umbrellas, Rubber Coats, Walters
Jackets, Butchers Frocks, &c, to be
found in the city. We always make
it point to be in advance of all
other dealers in the display Of the
newest styles each changing season.
All Of the latest conceits in the above
lines now ready.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-13
Mems Department.

This season we shall show the largest
and finest assortment Of Mems Cloth
ing ever seen in the South. In point
of workmanship, style and value we
will guarantee to excel any and all
others. Elegant lines of Dress or
Business Suits in all the latest shapes.
All the choicest weaves are repre-
sented; Black and Fancy Chevoits,
Cassimerss, Corkscrews and Wor-
stsds, made up in Single or Double
breasted Sacks or Frocks, bound or
stitched edges. A full line of Prince
Albert Suits at all prices; also Full
Dress Suits equal to the very best
Custom made. Suits suitable for
every business or profession, and we
guarantee our prices, for equal values,
to be the lowest in Baltimore.
SPRING OVERCOATS in all the
latest and most correct styles and all
the newest shades at popular prices.
They cannot be duplicated by Gus
tom Tailors for nearly double our
prices.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-13


@Seest thou a man diIigent In his
ness, says Solomon, she shall stand
fore kings. We have striking /
tration Of this aphorism in tile ia
DR.. franklin, WHO, quoting the sent.
himself, adds: ~Illis Is true; /
stood in the presence Of i've kings,
once had tie honor Of dining with 81
All in consequence Of his having
@diIigent IN business from his ear
years What a lesson is this for
youth. and for US all Exchange.
know Of a gentleman il the trade
stood with -four kings aud Qu<
and did not have enough left %
alone. Tais WAS q lesson Cor age.
Good Csroaicia
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-04-13

We desire TO say 10 our citizens. that
Tor years we have been selling DR.. King's
Few Discovery for Consumption. DR..
Kfng's New Life Pills Bucklrn's Arnica
salTe and Electric Bilters, and have
never handled remedies that sell - Well,
or that have given such universal salts
faction. We do not hesitate 10 guarantee
them every time. and We stand ready to
refund the purchase price. if Satisfactory
results do not follow their use. These
remedies have won their great popular
ity purely on their merits. For sals Il
the City Drug Store.