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The Portland daily press., 1891-07-15
Island Notes.

Three young ladies and young man went
rowing yesterday from Great Diamond
They circled around the cliffs at the lower
end of the island, investigated the mysteries
of Pleasant Cove, and finally landed on Cow
Island. The young man helped the ladies
ashore and, as he supposed. moored the boat
to stone. He then lay down In the stem
under a parasol and went to sleep. In a
short time the young ladies completed the
circuit of the island, and were ready to re-
turn to their home. But when they reached
the shore no beat could be seen. The rollers
coming in across the Sound had caused 1t to
pull away from Its moorings and sail away
with the young man peacefully sleeping in
the stern. He sailed on and Oh, and the
girls sat down to bemoan their cruel fate.
Presently the boat touched the shore of Dia-
mond Island with crash, and the youth
awoke. He took in the situation at a glance,
and soon rowed back, took the ladies on
board and was bound for home He says
the only redeeming feature of the case is the
fact that he went to sleep on board the boat
instead of on the shore.
The revenue cutter Woodbury. came in
from cruise yesterday. The Woodbury. is
fast adopting naval ways, and nowadays
when the crew are dining ON board red
pennant floats at the boom of the foremost.
A schooner came into port and dropped
anchor yesterday il Peaks Island roads.
This schooner was flying signal in the jib-
stays that attracted good deal of attention
on the island 1t looked like white flag
split at the fly end, with two tails. All the
old salts on the island brought their glasses
to bear on the flag, and overhauled their sig
nal books in the hope of making something
out of 1t. At last, a glass more powerful
than the rest developed the fact that the OBJ
ject was flannel shirt hung iup to dry, and
all the visions of distress or small pox van
ished away
The Portland daily press., 1891-07-15

"ANTED-TO hire bicycle for a month OF
w two. Inquire at 243 COMMERCIAL ST.
The Portland daily press., 1891-07-15
City of Westbropk.

Mr.. f. II. Nickersop, for the past two
years principal of the High school, has re-
signed and accepted the principalship of the
Everett. Mass, High school at an increased
salary. Mr.. Nickersou is most successful
teacher and has done work of much merit
while here. His hosts of friends will regret
his departure.
Miss Ellen Winslow has been elected first
assistant in the High school and Miss Lar
rabee of Lewiston second assistant
Miss Thirza Davis has accepted the posi-
tion of principal of the Warren school with
Miss Shenault, Miss Brown and Miss Alice
Stackpole as assistants. Miss Winnie Griggs
and Miss Adams are to have charge Of the
Saco street primary school. Miss Gowen
succeeds Miss Allen, resigned. in the inter-
mediate school on Bridge street. Miss Nc
Rae is transferred to the Brown street
primary and Miss Webb to the Bridge street
primary department.
Mrs. Jackson Is to be assistant in the Cum
berland Mills grammar school. There is
vacancy yet In the position of principal of
this school as well as in the High school.
The census of the scholars shows an in
crease of mere than one hundred over last
year.
Some 10 or IL of the members of Presump.
scot and Valentine hose companies left
Tuesday night to attend the iremen's muster
at Bangor.
On Monday afternoon an empty p. & r
coal car was thrown off the rails on the side
track on Mechanic street and driven with
sufficient force against the corner of one
house as to take out the corner post and
strike the next house and move it number
of inches from its foundation. The houses
are one and half and two-storied frame
buildings belonging to Mr.. Anthoine.
The work on the new city directory is pro-
crossing finely and 1t will soon be ready for
publication.
The Portland daily press., 1891-07-15
william HanIon Killed.

William Hanlon, one of the famous Han
Ion brothers, was instantly killed Monday
afternoon by the breaking of trapeze bar
In F0repaugh's circus. He was thrown &c
feet to the ground, and his neck was broken.
Hanlon was 81 years old, English, and leaves
wife now sick in New York. Hanlon once
before fell 60 feet in the Academy of Music.
New York. escaping death miraculously
Hanlon was born in Manchester, Eng, In
1912. He received his early instruction in
acrobatcs from Professor Lees, and in COM
pany with him he visited various parts of
Europe, Australia and South America. Pro
lessor Lees died in 1856, and William, in
company with his brothers George, Alfred
and Thomas, came to New York. There
they appeared with Bailey's circus. Later
they made another tour Of the globe. AT
the Academy of Music in New York, De-
cember 10Th, 1861, William performed for the
first time in America great act called
"Zampillaerostation, pronounced the most
surprising and graceful acrobatic feat ever
shown In this country up to that time. He
has appeared continuously with his brothers
In Europe, America and Australia since. He
and his brothers appeared In Portland sever
al times in lie Voyage en- SUISSE"
The Portland daily press., 1891-07-15
BRIEF JOTTINCs.

1t Is reported that liquor agency will he
established in Deeling with L. p. Hawkins
as agent.
Mrs. Eta j. Latham of PownaI, has the
thanks of the PRESS for large vaseful Of
delicious sweet peas.
Capt. George d. Wallace Garrison, r. A.
N. u, will have an ice cream and strawber-
ry social at Thatcher Post hall this evening.
The Mayor and Hon. Eugene Hale have
written Secretary Tracy, asking that the
White Squadron be allowed to visit Port
land.
Herbert G. Spinney of Eliot, accused Of
stealing composition from the Kittery navy
yard, has been bound over in $500 to the
September term of the United States Dis
trict Court.
Hose wagon No. 2, which was the first of
iShe improved typein use in this city has been
pretty thoroughly demoralized b. ATS eight
years et Service and is now in the hands Of
Talbot q Moulton to be rebuilt
The National Corps Of the R.A.N.U., will
not meet In Detroit at the time of the meet
ing Of the G. A. r. as was anticipated. 1t
will meet In Boston on Wednesday, August
9Th. The Portland garrison will be repre-
sented by Captain Remly S. Sidelinger and
Lieut.. Frank II. Russell.
An expressman named William Deehan,
who was driving one of the Milliken- Tomlin-
son teams yesterday morning, on CONNER
cial street, was quite badly injured by his
horse attempting to run away The hor; 9
was stopped but not until Deehan had been
seriously kicked.
The Portland daily press., 1891-07-15
DEATHS.

In this city, July IA, Margaret Jane, widow OF
the late George Singer. aged IS years 10 months.
Funeral on Thursday afternoon at O'Clock at
her late residence, No. SO Douglass ST. Please
omit flowers.
at Browns Hill, Cape Elizabeth, Vesta L.,
daughter of Frank IL. and Nellie A. Libby, aged
year months.
Funeral on Wednesday afternoon at 2. 80 o'clk,
from her parents residence. Browns Hill.
In Biddeford, July IL, Elizabeth NJ, wife Of
Oliver Whitney, aged "a years.
In Bddeford, July IL, Mamie N. Nichols, aged
20 years months.
In Ellsworth. July /, Harrison B. Mason, aged
AZ years months.
In Castine, June 80, Dea. Mark 2. Hatch, aged
"a years months.
In Rockland, June %, Miss Elizabeth Adams,
aged 10 years.
In Canton, June 2e, Hiram c. Mitchell, aged
81 years.
In Pittsfeld, June 20, James M. Coffin. aged
65 years.
In West Pittsheld, Junei24, Mrs. Norris Pushor
aged % years.
"a years.
The Portland daily press., 1891-07-15
GREENWOOD GARDEN.
Abraham Lincoln Post,

AT a meeting of the committee of Bos-
worth Post, who have the entertainment OF
Abraham Lincoln Post of Charlestown on
the occasion Of their visit here the 22d and
23d inst, it was decided that Bosworth Pos
will meet the visitors at the Union station
and escort them directly to the islands They
will be accompanied by the Mayor and city
marshal, Department Commander Samuel
L. Miller, and Assistant Adjutant General E.
c. Milliken, the officers of Shepley Camp, S.
of V. The Cadet band will furnish music.
Cushing will furnish a shore dinner, at
which time Past Commander George F.
French will extend the Inequalities of the
post, to be responded to by Mr.. Whittle.
The rest of the time will be spent inform
ally.
In the evening collation. will be served in
City hall, anG an entertainment furnished,
but there will be no formal speech making.
On the 23d the visitors will be entertained
privately. They will depart for home Thurs
day night
The Portland daily press., 1891-07-15
MAckEREL HAVE STRUCK IN.
Unexpected Appearance of a School
in Lucks's Sound.

| For the first time In several years macker.
ell are plenty In the bay. Yesterday morning
school OF several thousand came IN the
roadstead from below Long Island. and in a
very snort time many boats were out in pur-
SUIT Inc tsh appeared so unexpectedly
tnat tnere was no time to hunt up nets and
iine nshing was resorted to. As many as 30
ooats, each containing two men, were out at
one Time stretching along the shore of Long
Island from above Ponces landing, far down
toward the east end. 1t was first come, first
served. Many of those who were early on
the ground got good boat loads, but tie
school passed out through Lucks's Sound
and went to sea.
There are more indications of mackerel
along the coast than there have been for the
past three years, and 1t is hoped that some
thing like the old-style catches will be Sc
cured.
Since 1887 mackerel fishing in our waters
has been failure. The catch by the New
England fleet In 1887 was SO, 1882 barrels. In
1888 it fell off nearly one half, and in 1889 il
was halved again. In 1890 it was 1902 bar
rels. The catch of shore mackerel amounted
to about the same number as was secured in
1889, but there was large falling off in
the catch CT vessels in the North bay. The
larger part of the catch of last year wa
what are known as thinkers, smaller than
what are scaled as No. 3.
The catch of mackerel on the Maine coast
was a.dismal failure last year as it was on al
the rest of the New England coast south of
Cape Cod.
The United States government has been
forced to restrict fishing until after the
spawning season, after June /. 1t Il. believed
that the principal causes which drive the fish
away from New England waters, are the alb
sence of food supply, the temperature of the
water, the presence CT enemies, unfavorable
winds and currents, the pollution of the
water from the destruction of other fish, OF
those of their own species, and also travel,
which disturbs the water and is no doubt
Injurious to the spawn.
The present season opened more favorably
all along the line, although up to within a
few days no catches of any size had been
made on the Maine coast.
The return of the fish after their abseno &c
of several years is regarded as a very favor
able sign and is thought to show the wisdom
OF the close season law. 1t was enacted in
1887 and will expire March 1. 1893.
Owing 20 the depression in the business
the 'mackerel fleet has run down SO that all
the mackerel schooners in New England
today do not number more than 80. OF
these nearly one-half belong in Maine.
The Portland daily press., 1891-07-15
BUILDING PERMITS GRANTED.

bulIuIng permits were granted to the t0I
lowing
E. G. Richards, dwelling house. No. 90
Gray street.
A. +. Cox & Son, modify brick building
for factory purposes, No. 67 and 60 Union
street.
Annah A. Sweetsir, dwelling house, No.
217 Bracket street.
The Portland daily press., 1891-07-15
Beacon commandery.

Last evening Beacon Commandery, No.
273 of Peaks Island, installed the following
officers:
Pm. CIV. S. Trefethen.
N. C.-S. w. Sterling.
V.N. C.-NIiss Arlette +. Parsons.
n. X. Of P.-Miss Ellen N. Adams.
w. H.-Wm. N. Frelic.
w. TT. q. Smith.
f. X. of R.-A. V. Ackley.
W. o. G.-Henry Trefethen.
w. l. G.-Chas. K. Trefethen,
w. PMS Nellie Randall.
The Portland daily press., 1891-07-15
TAP DAY AT sPURWINK.
The Wholesale and Retail shoe
Dealers Enjoy Their Annual Outing.

The wholesale and retail shoe dealers tt
the number of one hundred and fifteen, left
Monument Square about o'clock yesterday
morning in four of Fairfeld's fine barges fol
the pleasant banks and shady groves OF
Spurwink river at George MitchelPs famous
shore dinner house and grounds. They
arrived about an hour later and found every
thing pleasant, with deliciouSly refreshing
sea breeze playing through the grove and an
atmosphere in striking contrast with the
heated town left behind.
Sports of various descriptions were speed
ily inaugurated. The wholesale and retail
men organized couple of base ball teams
and had spirited game, which was called
at the end of five innings by the approach of
the dinner hour. The score was five to three
In favor OF the wholesalers Foot ball and
various other anusements were also In pro.
gress until the tocsin sounded for dinner at
II o'clock sharp, exactly the time for which
1t was ordered.
1t proved to be one of MitcheIl's faultless
clam bakes with all the accompaniments that
make the complete shore dinner. Nothing
was lacking aud everything cooked to per
lection.
After the strengthening OBJECT of this saw
DRY feast, came the tug of war-or rope pull
between the wholesale and retail sides. 1t
was a long and hard tussle, and was finally
won by the retailers. who pulled their antag-
onists some three feet over the line.
Foot racing was next in order. The first
contest was 100 yards dash. The prize, an
elegant cigar case, was won by F. f
Driscoll. This debarred him from contest
ing in the 200 yards race which followed. In
this race George Jones won the first prize, a
beautiful pocket book The second prize,
cash. was won by Harry Osgood. The three
legged race was won by John Deane and
mate. cash prize.
The potato pick and run resulted in tie
in the first trial between Harry Cushing and
Nathaniel Burning. On the second trial
Gushing was victorious and received the cash
prize.
Other irregular athletic sports we're In
dulged in and Mr.. Driscoll gave fine exhi-
bition of running high jumping.
The party reached the city about $50 last
evening, and all we're enthusiastic over their
days recreation, pronouncing it the most
pleasant and successful event in the annals
OF their annual tap day outings,
The Portland daily press., 1891-07-15
The Orphans Excursion.

The annual excursion of st. Elizabeth
Orphan Asylum to Little Diamond Island
today should attract large gathering. The
object is worthy one which appeals to
charity. The committee are doing all in
their power to make the affair success, and
judging from the fine list of amusements
those who attend will be admirably enter
tanned.
On arrival of the o'clock boat the athletic
games will take place followed by a game Of
base ball between the Murphy Balsams and
Portland Unions. There will be dancing all
day in the pavilion, also jig dancing, foot
ball, swings and other amusements.
The Portland daily press., 1891-07-15
The pulp Case,

The arguments in the pulp case, in which
the evidence, which took nearly three weeks
was taken last December before Chief Jus.
tice Peters and Judges Virgin and Libbey,
commenced yesterday morning. S. C. Strout
Esq. commenced the argument for the de.
fence at 10 o'clock, and occupied the fore
noon till half-past II, and resumed at 8
O'Clock In the afternoon. Mr.. Strout has
taken up the leading points In the evidence
and discussed them pretty thoroughly, con-
tending that the evidence of all the Witness
es shows the pulp in dispute to have been
poor and not up to the article covered by the
contract at the time Of adjournment last
night he had nearly finished his argument
and will probably close this forenoon, when
the plaintiffs
The Portland daily press., 1891-07-15
The white Rose.

The white rose is the emblem Of the
York Society, which will hold its reunion at
Great Diamond Island today. Among the
speakers will be William II. Clifford, ESQ.,,
on the late q. j. Libby, and there will be
addresses by Rev. DIR. Kicker and Hon. j.
W. Bradbury. The music for the pay will
be arranged by Mrs. Nathan Webb. Steam
er will leave Custom House wharf at 1e. 80 a.
N. and u M. and return at !. 30 and 4 As m.
The Portland daily press., 1891-07-15
Trips to Falmouth ForesIde

Among the many charming trips in Port.
land harbor at this season Of the year none
surpasses in pleasure those taken On the
steamer Alice for Falmouth Foreside daily.
The steamer leaves Portland Pier, skirts
along the charming east shore and the ISL
ands of the bay, and at Yarmouth, where
connection is made by carriage with the
Royal River House, where all the comforts
of home can be obtained. For sailing time
of the boat see advertisement.
The Portland daily press., 1891-07-15
ReaI Estate Transfers,

The following transfers of raoI oOtota IN
the county have been reeoydaS a. th os" r,, ~
try Of deeds: 'eS'iueu at tne regis
ford. VANS 10 roswell q. Brad
Mary r. Strout to Josiah @. sh,r,o
Cape Observation-Disclosures Merrrii.ey. $1,000.
Ryder. $500. 0iihlan 10 fred l..
Henry Nutter to Joseph Locke.
Whitney. w Aimeda f,
Jr. p" W. Libby
Lucy A. Bennett ct al. to Sarah d, Nelson
The Portland daily press., 1891-07-15
Temperance Notes.

Prof. Ed. lie Roy Burnham is entertaining
many Of his temperance friends at camp o.
M. o. b., Long Island.
District Templar Joseph Craig, and Dis
trlct Deputy Remly S. Sidelinger, are to
make an official visit to Life Boat Lodge of
Good Templars at South Harpsweil next
Saturday evening.
The Portland daily press., 1891-07-15
Grocery Store for Sale.

The stock and fixtures of the Globe Tea
Store, corner of Congress and Franklin
streets, are advertised for sale In another
column. This is enc of the best located
stores in Portland and has recently been
fitted up with new fixtures. The stock is al
so fresh and the store is doing good bust
ness. 1t is fine chance for anyone who
wishes to engage in that business.
The Portland daily press., 1891-07-15
The European Circus.

Today is circus day at the grounds in
Deering. There will be one ring so that ev-
cry performance can be enjoyed fully. The
list of artists engaged is a long one and is es-
pecially strong in performers on the trapeze
AT and p. M, there will be outside wire
walking and performances in the ring at 2
and p. m.
The Portland daily press., 1891-07-15
Young Mems Democratic Club Ex-
cursIon,

The Young Mems Democratic Club will
enjoy an excursion to Long Island today.
The will be games Of base ball, foot ball,
rowing. running. swimming races, jumping
vaultlng. putting the hammer and other
sports. Dinner will be served at the Granite
Springs Hotel and after dinner there will be
speeches by we'll known Democrats. There
will also be music by the band.
The Portland daily press., 1891-07-15
Excursion to CundY's Harbor and
New Meadows River.

Steamer Merryconeag will make grand
excursion to Cundy's Harbor and New Mea-
dows river. Sunday, July 10th, If pleasant.
This is one of the best excursions on our
coast, and is nearly all smooth water. viii
remain there about three hours, returning at
e n. m,
The Portland daily press., 1891-07-15
A Concert at the Lake

There will not be band concert in Deer
ing Park next Sunday, but there will be one
at Lake MaranocoOk and it will be a good
one. The management of the Maine Cen
trail tell more about it in their advertisement
The Portland daily press., 1891-07-15
For Sale.

Eighty acres OF land IN Cape Elizabeth, known
as the MuSsey Farm, consisting OF upland and
shore; cuts sixty tons fhay annually; farm house
on main road; two large barns, County road
passes across Il, giving fine house lots on both
harb0r Of Portland; building sites and wharf
property along the shore; several duarries OF
good stone on the premises; about two miles by
The road from Portland and quarter Of amile from
South Portland steam ferry landing; will be sold
whole or 10 lots 70 suit purchasers. Apply 10 l..
land, Me. tly11dtf
The Portland daily press., 1891-07-15

"hen Baby was sick. we gave her Castoria-
.vhen she was Child, she cried for Castoria-
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoris.
declI eod&Wly
The Portland daily press., 1891-07-15
Beecham's Pills euro bilious and nervous ills.
MAR RAG Es.

In Yarmouth. July IS, j. A. futile OF Freeport
and Miss Mamie e. Sprague of MaehiaspOrt.
In Denmark, June 81, Leland b. Wentworth OF
Denmark and Miss Sophrony B. Thompson OF
Bridgton.
In BrowDfeld, June 20. Orion A. Morton OF
Porter and Miss Avilda A. Bean of Brownfield
In Bath, July IL, John w. Ryan and Mrs. Lucy
K. I. Hart.
In LivermOre, July II, Jacob Loring and Miss
Emma Moore
In Hayerhill, James W. Clark of Saco and Miss
Evelyn W. Emery OF Biddeford.
In Norway, July 8, George Martin and Mrs.
Sarah Z. Harper. both OF Oxford.
In Dexter, July z, Mark Hakins and Miss Ma
bel ParShley.
In NewiSharon, July 2, George B. spenser and
Miss Leona 4. Howes.
The Portland daily press., 1891-07-15
NEW ADVERTISEMENT.

ne 'oeather today
Is likely to be
cooler.
PORTLAND, July 10, 1891.
T\HOUSANDS of
l. big breezy Palm
Leaf Fans at ; cts.
apiece.
Thousands of dainty In
dian Baskets redolent of
sweet grass from S cts. up.
Thousands of pretty Jap
anese Dishes for every pur-
pose and at almost any
price you can think Of.
Paper Napkins, Knives
and Forks, Drinking Cups,
Water Coolers, Grass
Cushions, Hammocks, Ten
mis- Court Furnishings,
Outing Suits, Caps, land
lots Of other things that
you are thinking of at this
time of year are in the
basement salesroom.
We'd like to get you in
to the notion that this Sec
ton of the store is the
place for daily visiting; a
place for finding things not
kept in other stores. We
can't begin to tell of
half that's there. The
stock is constantly chang
ing, is never twice alike
and there's something new
to see, ARRAYS.
The Portland daily press., 1891-07-15
For Sale at GOThaTO,

House and lot on School street. known as the
Parkhurst property; story and half house, half
acre land, valuable apple and shade trees
adIoins Congregational Church. near Normal and
High school, Inquire Of
II. ID. SCAMMON, Selectman,
or STEPHEN HINKLEY, Town Treasurer
my3O off
The Portland daily press., 1891-07-15
MUSIC And DRAMA,
THE PAVILION.

"Bessie's Secret" has nsnght o. "a svud
:3aaapu at this house. Miss Hamilton as Bes-
sic Barton gives an admirable Interpretation
of the character, while Mr.. McCallum, as
Phil Tressider, draws laugh after laugh from
the audience. The support is good, the play
we'll staged and the scenery appropriate In
order to make sure Of seats tickets should
be procured at Stockbridge's. Take the Cas-
CO Bay boats.
The steamer Alice brought a large party
from Falmouth to attend last nights perfor-
nance. Manager McCallum's thoughtful
ness in providing fans for his patrons is ar
preciated
GREENWOOD GARDEN.
Change of bill is the word at the Garden.
Last night "The Celebrated Case" was
played, tonight Michael Strogoff will be pre-
sented, while on the last three nights of the
week "Ingomar" will be put Oh. In all these
plays the company has proved exceedingly
effective.
PORTLAND THEATRE.
Ambition" gives McVicker and Phillips
grand good opportunity to keep the audi
ence pleased at Portland Theatre. and "The
Three Testers" by Ed. Sanford, Effie Hustled
and Lew Carroll is very amusing. San
Hour in Hospital" shows Phillips as a
very funny darkey. Sunetoro, the Japanese
is capital magician. The Mackleys in their
sketch and Mile Gilberti's vocalization are
excellent. Be sure and 60 and see them.
The Portland daily press., 1891-07-15

f. o. Bailey & Co. will sell at auction at IL
o'clock this morning at Railroad wharf, foot OF
State street, the steamer "Lillle." See descrip-
tlon in auction column.
The Portland daily press., 1891-07-15

The banana came on bunch belonging to
Cassassa Brothers from Bane. Cuba. The
names had probably been prlcked in the
PEEL when the young banana was forming.
The Portland daily press., 1891-07-15
Mrs. winsIow's Soothing Syrup.

has been used over Fifty Years by millions Of
mothers for their children while Teething, with
perfect success. 1t soothes the child softens the
Gums, allays Pain, cures Wind Collie, regulates
the bowels, and Is the best remedy for Diarrhoea,
whether arising from teething or other causes.
For sale by Druggists in every part of the world.
Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup. 25c bottle. feb6MW&F&wly