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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-09-03
THE WEATHER..
Fair and Warmer.


Boston, September 2.-Local forecast
for Tuesday: Fair; warmer; southwest
winds.
Washington, September 2.-Forecast Ior
Tuesday for New England: Shgh0ly
warmer; fair; southwesterly winds
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
The barometer is relatively high except
on theAtlantic coast, wheresit has 1aiien'
1t has fallen rapidly.in the Central Valleys
and the Northwest, and it is decloeoiy
low over the Dakotas. FAR "ea'hei
continues throughouth the Northern y,
States and as far south as the aulf
States. Rain has prevailed in the
southern portion of the South Atlantlc
and Gulf States. 1t is much warmer from
Texas north to Dakota, and in the upper
Lake region. 1t is slightly warmer from
New New England, west to illinois, and it it, is
cooler ceM @ at Rocky Mountain stations. The
weather wilbe warmer ana la'T oesh ease
Tennessee and North Carolina.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-09-03
Murderess Halliday's Assault.

Matteawan, N. Y. Sept. "A report
was current yesterday that Mrs. Lizzie
Halliday, the insane murderess, as.
suited and nearly killed an attendant
sane here.
Dr.. Allison, medical superintendent OF
the institution, says that last Friday af-
ternoon. while he was absent IN Pough-
Halliday and an inmate..named Jennie
Shannon assaulted Miss Ward, an atten-
dant. Both inmates struck the attendant
with their fists. The three were in the
ward at the time. Miss Ward was not
seriously injured.
Mrs. Halliday, who murdered her hus-
band, old Paul Halliday, sand Mrs. and
Miss McQuillan of Newburg, is still ugly
at times. She assaults attendants at every
opportunity, and has to be closely guard
ed There is no truth in the report that
She is soon to be transferred into the
Wonen's prison in Auburn.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-09-03
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.
Many Portland Delegates Have Arrived at
Bangor.
ESPECIAL TO THE FREss.l

Bangor, Sept 2-The Knights of
Columbus have held forth in this city
today and to say that they have not
had good time is putting it mildly.
The visitors began to arrive from Bos-
ton, Portland and Lewiston Sunday, the
first delegation getting here on the paper
train The headquarters are at the Ban
gor Exchange and the Bangor House.
Most of the Portland delegation are at the
Bangor Exchange, among them being
7. A. Webb, Fl. T. McDonough, B. E.
McDonough, John M. Burke, D. f.
Magner. L. Larochelle, W. B. Byon,
Thomas J. Flaherty. W. H. Driscoll, T..
P. MCGOWAN, William It. Mallory, James
F. State and T. J. MCGOWAN.
At the Bangor House are 7. J. WEIGH.
James A. Broe, E; G; McDonough, =.
2. McGoTans H., !; A; McG4Wan, a,A.,aH :; W.
Thomas Mccarthy, DR.. T. D: Sullivan,
S. G. Coleman, James..F. O'Brien, Will
liam McCann, DR.. E. J. McDonough,
Joseph A. McGowan, W. II. Myers and
D. W. McAndrew.
The Lewiston delegation is also at the
Bangor House and it includes James
Doyle, W. E. Walsh, ]. e. Kelleher, A.
LOWcl1,- JaiueS Relloy anu y. ". CiOAlI.
The Massachusetts, visitors include D..
T. O'Keefe. John E. Morris and James
Cavanaugh.
The Knights shavespassed the day in Wis
iting the different places of,interest about
tho city. After dinner they found buck
boards awaiting them and large num-
ber of the party took in the ball games at
the park between the Augustus and Ban
gors. Others drove to Old Town and Oro-
no and to Pushaw Lake This evening
supper was served at the hall of the local
order, and afterwards the Knights adj
iourned to the lodge room where the
third degreesswas exemplfied upon large
number of candidates. After the bust
ness the whole party adjourned to the
Bangor Exchange, where banquet was
served No regular programme was
arranged, but there were speeches by
several of the visitors and members OF
tha local lodge.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-09-03
NEW 100 YARD RECORD.
Robert Brown of Lynn Sprints in !, 81
Seconds

Brockton, Mass, Sept. 2.-The great
Brockton Fair grounds this afternoon,
before 4,00O people. The events were
one mile and 100 yards sweepstake, ten
yards light weight sprint, 100 yards local
race, 100yards sack race The first event
on the card was the one mile race. With
three contestants, Peter Freddy OF Pitts
burg, James Smith of Albany and L. L.
Briton of Holyoke, the race was unin-
teresting, as Smith obtained great lead
over his competitors, distancing Freddy
and Britton. Time, 4.32. The interest
of the day centered in the 100 yard sweep
stakes. The starters in the first heat were
Walter Christie of New York city, W.
Couple of Bancroft, Neb, Alex. Davis of
Canaiobarie, N. Y, Tom Morris of Santa
Anna, CAL finishing in this order, Nor
ris, Christie, Copple. Davis. Time, 40
In the second heat the starters were
Robert Brown of Lynn. Il. Robinson of
Bonaparte. Iowa, Ed. Donovan of Ma
finishing as follows: Donovan, Brown,
Robinson, Coyne. Time, 40 seconds.
The finish in the final heat was Donovan,
Morris, Christie, Brown. Time, 3-5
seconds boating the worlds record, held
by H. Bethune by is of a second. The
scene at the finish was indescribable.
The betting had been even on Freddy.
Donovan and Morris, and at the crack of
the pistol Donovan obtained good start,
finishing winner by about one yard
In the light sprint 100 yards, the first
heat starters were Leon Loeser Of Council
Bluffs, Iowa; J. Epglemran, g1r, Of New
finishing as follows: Engleman, Rol-
lins, Loeser. Time, 10 1-5 seconds. The
second heat starters were Jno kivlin OF
Davenport, Sam Gibson of Huntington.
W. Va, Frank Sullivan of North Plat
ter, ..Neb., finishing in the following or
der: Sullivan, Kivlin, Gibson. The final
heat was dead heat between Engleman,
Rollins and Sullivan. with Kivlin
fourth. According to the Sheffield rules,
the purse was divided between the three.
Sullivan and Rollins afterward ran of
the dead heat for medal, Engleman not
entering, being sick. Sullivan finished
first and Rollins second. Time, 10 s.6
seconds. The local race was won by A.
RI. Thompson, Frank Robinson second
Time, 10 As seconds
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-09-03
BEHEADED BY A TRAIN.
Brakeman William Sexton Went to Sleep
with His Head on the Rail.

Fishkill-on the Hudson, N Y, Septem-
ber 2-William Sexton, brakeman en-
ployed on the New York and New Eng
land railroad, had his head severed from
his body, few miles east OF this place,
last night. Sexton had been working
long hours, and while the train was
standing on siding waiting for an ex-
press to pass, he lay down by the 81 de of
the track to rest, placing his head on he
rail. Evidently he fell asleep, for the
express came along and cut off his head,
only found after prolonged search.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-09-03
SUICIDE OF MAN AND WOMAN.
Albert S. Rodenbach of Buffalo: and Mrs
John Carpenter Were Tired of Life.

jamestown, N. Y, September 2.-
Albert j Rodenbach of Buffalo, came to
jamestown last Wednesday for the pur-
pose of regaining his shattered health. He
registered at the Sherman house. His
dead body was found in his room on Sat
urday. A chloroform bottle, pressed
tightly to the nose with both hands,
showed the cause Of death. Efforts were
made to keep the matter secret. 1T is be-
ieved that the man committed suicide.
He was twenty three years of age and a
son of c. Rodenbach, a we'll known
Buffalo druggists.
News was received here this afternoon
of the suicide in Pope Hollow of Mrs
John c. Carpenter, forty three years of
age. She had been in i'll health all sum-
mer. She accomplished her purpose by
tying a silk handkerchief to a stick,
which was laid across an open stovepipe
HANDKERCHIEF was strip of cloth, which
was tightly knotted about her neck.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-09-03
spectators and fluttered their handker-
chiefs most vigorously when their favo-

spectators and huttered their handker
chiefs most vigorously when their favo-
rites appeared
showed the work the local men had put
on it since the storm. The time made
was excellent, although in many races too
much "head work. was displayed. The
races were promptly started and were
run smoothly and without accident. These
were the officers: Referee, Edward But
fun, Boston; Judges, Cyrus Batcheider
Boston; Timers. Fred Brown. Wells, p.
S. Pendexter, Portland; e. M. Goodall !;
Starter L. f. Jackson, Boston; Clerk,
George G. Emery; Announcer, E.
Hussey;. Handicapped. W. Il. Toble,
Portland.
Following is the summary of the races :
One mile noyice-Bert ]. Gerry, San
ford, first; E. P. Borden, Sanford un-
fordl Ssr pfGsHss third sSiona Tmel j. 9seBn iyi0 ~
One half mile State championship
Wilfred Senior, Sanford, first; G. B. Pike,
Norway, second Ora G. Towle, Auburn,
third. Time, LA.
One mile $50 clas C.-M. Donahue,
Lynn, first; Herbert Thorne, Lynn, sec
ond; A. Il. Burnham, Dover, N. H..
third. Time, 8. 03 12
of 2. 55 and as the contestants loafed near
ly all of the way around the. track it was
declared no race.
One mile open-J. E. Walsh, Barre
VT, first; Fl. E. Wilton, Boston, second !;
B.. r. Kent, Rowley, Mass, third. Time,
2.38. -
One mile State mpionship-This
event was won by G. B. Pike of Nor
way in 3.07, but as it was run under
time limit of 2.35 the referee declared
it no race, SO Towle Of ofssAuburnsst holds
the.State championship for one mile.
One mile handicap-O. E. Towle OF Au-.
burn. 95 yards, first; O. E. Moulton of
Randolph, los yards, second; e. A. Rick
er Of Sanford, $50 yards, third. Time,
2.21 1-2
a Two mile lap race-J. e. Walsh of
Barre, VT, first, 13 points; III. E. Walton
of Boston, second, five points; Eben II.
Snow of Dorchester, third, five points.
Walton and Snow were tied for second
place in this event and settled the matter
between themselves with the above result
The time in this race was 5.48.
THE BANQUET.
The annual banquet wasssheld this eve-
ming and was largely attended. Follow
ing thesbanquetssthe business meeting was
called and nominations were received for
division officers for the ensuing year.
The officers will be elected by mail later
in the season. A special train had been
engaged to bring the party to Portland
and at the close of the meeting the wheel
men left for home.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-09-03

Philadelphia, Sept "A riot occurred
here this morning in connection with the
National Labor Day celebration. Three
hundred and fifty knghts hd gda6n Of aabSs aoora Tno
were marching up Fifth street on their
way to join the labor parade and when
they had reached Market street, John
Preo]e the driver of a heavy wagon, at
tempted to drive through the line. Sever
al of the knights seized the horses and
ground to free the rains. AS he did so
score of the paraders surrounded him and
flght began. A number of other driv-
ers who were in the vicinity went to
Preole's aid and in short time about
200 men were pummelling one another
with every available weapon. The riot
lasted for twenty minutes and battered tt rec
lice finally succeeded in dispensing the
crowd. A. NJ. Fox. one of the ,paraders,
received a serious scalp wound and was
taken to hospital. Preole, who is al
to have tra1d and bss sH1 wboa WITH bs
for a hearing tomorrow, there being a
doubt as to the extent Of Fox's injuries.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-09-03
An Aged Suicide.
Especial TO THE PREss.l

Sanford, Sept. Am old man named
Thomas Goodwin, aged rs years, who
has been demented for some time wand
cred away from his home this morning
at about nine O'Clock and was next heard
from in Lebanon He had gone to brook
not far from the Fernald place, where
that attrocious matricide took place last
February and deliberately drowned him
self, but before doing so struck his cane
in the ground on the bank of the stream
and placed his hat on top of it. He evil
IDENTIFY intended it to mark the spot. He
leaves widow, 70 years Of age.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-09-03
A Bangor Man Killed.

Boston, September 2.-In the coat
pocket of the unknown man who was
killed on the New York, New Hampshire
and Hartford tracks at Hogs bridge
early Sunday morning was found an en-
yelope with the following address on it.
John J. McCarty, St. James hotel. Beach
street, Boston. 1t was postmarked Isle
of Shoals and dated August 25. At the
St James hotel it was learned that man
named McCarty registered there from
Bangor ON the morning of August 25,
about a. m.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-09-03

9 O'Clock this morning and was taken
in tow at once and headed for New Roch-
ellie, where she will remain till Thurs
day, when she will go to the Erie Basin
again to be docked and measured. 1t is
now believed that all her weak points
have been discovered and made strong.
The Valkyrie is now in the Horseshoe
and will stay there until tomorrow night,
when she will go into the dry dock to be
cleaned and polished for the races. She
will be measured at the same time as
the Defender.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-09-03

orbitant, some fraudulent AS an ex-
ample, two Mexican grandees of New
Mexico claimed to have lost $4,000, 900
sheep valued at 50 per head.
1t seems to be clear case of loss, but
the court objected to paying 50 per head
for Mexican sheep. Mr.. Spearman was
accordingly sent to New Mexico by the
court to compromise on ST. so per head,
he began an investigation which resulted
in establishing the factIthat the Mexioans
never owed more than 1900 head Of sheep
at any one time and that few hundred
head were actually stolen by Navajo
Indians, but at different time and place
than that claimed. There are numerous
similar claims
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-09-03
The Day at Rockland.

Rockland, September 2.-Labor day
was appropriately celebrated today. The
principal exercises were at Oakland
Park, where were three thousand people,
who listened with interest to number
of speeches from labor leaders
The little son of Frederick Hohecton
aged nine, died tonight of lockjaw. A
few days ago rusty nail stuck in his
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-09-03
RascaJly Mexicans.

Chamberlain, S. D., September 2-R.
r. Searman, agent of the court of claims,
who is at present visiting this state. says
that claims amounting to S44, 600. 900 have
been filed under the Indian depreciation
act of Congress. Texas heads the list
with New Mexico, good second.
Some of these claims are just, some ex-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-09-03

At New York, H. g. Wheeler, the pro-
fessjonal bicyclist, broke the five mile
record at Manhattan Beach yesterday.
Time II. so 4-5.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-09-03
THE RACES.

Mousam River Park was the center of
attraction in the afternoon and before 2
O'Clock every seat in the grand stand was
taken and also points of vantage along
both sides of the track. The bright dresses
and bits of color lit up the stand and
the ladies were the most enthusiastic
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-09-03
Doings of the Racers.

New York, Sept. 2-The Defender VIZ
flnated in the dry dock at Erie Basin az
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-09-03
PORTLAND WHEEL CLUB.

The Portland Wheel Club was the star
feature of the parade. They were forty
strong, neatly attired in white caps,
white sweaters, with the club emblem
on the breast .and dark knickerbockers
They received thei prize for the largest
number of members.
The Rockland Wheel Club received the
prize for the best appearance. There were
many handsomely decorated wheels in
line and they were applauded as they
passed along Following are the prizes ::
Visiting club having the largest num-
ber of wheelmen in line, Portland Club,
a fancy rocking chair; visiting club pre-
senting the finest appearance, Rockland,
a plush floor rug; best decorated ladies'
wheel, Miss Vesta Allbee, worsted dress
pattern; second, Miss Ada Senior, pair
of ladies' boots; best decorated gentle
mans wheel, worsted cloth for suit, Sun
day Telegram, Portland, wheel was rid
den by DR.. G. E. Dow of Portland; second,
30 Payson Tucker cigars, Fred W. Cousins
of Sanford. After the parade the MEM
bers were escorted to visit the Goodall
camp at Long Pond and about 100 wheel
men enjoyed the run. On the return re-
freshments were served at the club rooms
in Sanford.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-09-03
ANNUAL RACE MEET.
Crowds Of Cyclists Gathered at
Sanford Yesterday.
ANNUAL MEETING AND BANQUET
IN THE EVENING.
Over 400 Wheels Were in Line in the Pa
rade-visiting Wheelmon Entertained
by Sanford Cycle Club-Interesting
Races and Fast Time.
ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.l

ESPECIAL TO THE PRESS.J
Sanford, Sept. 2.-Sanford has been
given up to the wneelmen today and
every member of the Maine division will
agree that they have been royalty enter
tained. The visitors began to arrive yes
teray and those who came were taken in
hand by the committee Of the local club.
A number spent the night at the camp
at Long Pond, as guests of E. M Goodall,
and the Cycle Club kept open house.
Many, however, who would have arrived
were detained by the weather OF Satur-
day.
On the early trains this morning the
members and racers commenced to pour
into town. From Portland came dele
cation Of fifty, the old Portland Wheel
Club having forty men in line and the
Independent Club also being represent
ed. Biddeford and Saco sent strong del
egation and Norway, Lewiston and other
cities sent delegations. There were many
riders from across the New Hampshire
line, including many racers.
The event of the day, of course. was
the parade and it was sight we'll worth
seeing. The streets seemed to be solid
mass of wheels and especial interest was
felt as several prizes had been offered fol-
the best decorated wheels and also tolthe
club turning out the most men. The
large number of ladies who appeared
was also pleasant feature.
Shortly after ten O'Clock the parade
started from Sanford and passed through
the principal streets to Springvale and
then back again to the club rooms. The
riders were two abreast and the process
sion extended over mile, there being,
it is claimed, 400 wheels in line. Some
twenty ladies from Sanford and Kenne
bunk were in line and attracted much
favorahla COMMENT
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-09-03

CANFORD'S GINGER, tried
~ and true, is so rich in health
preserving properties in the
midst of summer dangers that it
is almost criminal to be without
it. No other ginger is SO pure,
SO speedy, and safe. For the
stomach, bowels, and nerves, for
colds, chills, and touches of
rheumatism, it is a panacea
without an equal.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-09-03

Containing among its Ingredients the purest
of medicinal French brandy and the best of
cheap, worthless, and often dangerous gingers
urged as substitutes. Ask for SANFORD'S
GINGER and look for owl trade mark on the
wrapper. Sold everywhere. POTTER DRUG AND
CHEN. CORP, Sole Proprietors, Boston.
The herald., 1895-02-27
DOWN BY THE SEA
Carlsbad People Organize Literary Society
and Plant Fruit Trees

Carlsbad, Feb 25.-Saturday evening a
number of our citizens met at the school
house to organize club for literary and
social purposes. DR.. Shirley was, elected
president, Mrs. Scheifer vice president,
Miss Lnar Shirley secretary, Miss Hattie
Reece treasurer A committee was ap-
pointed to prepare a programme for next
meeting. Last evening they gathered
again and the programme was carried out,
consisting of singing, recitations and a
debate After the meeting was adjourned
the young people danced for short time
and all went home declaring they had
passed an enjoyable evening.
One of the most important events in a
small place is wedding. Wednesday
noon saw the solemn service performed
for Miss Lillian Ness, one of our most
popular ladies, and Alvin Sheeter of Los
Angeles. Rev. Knox of National City per-
formed the ceremony. Only members Of
the family were present. The services Of
the local photographer were secured and
the picture of the dainty blossom crowned
table, surrounded by the bridal party and
friends, was preserved. A number of
friends witnessed the departure at $50
and wished them long life and happiness
in the customary manner.
Miss A. M. Grain of Boston, Mass. sis
ter OF j. ~. Gram, arrived saturday even
ing for long visit. She has been con-
nected with the musical department of
the Boston schools for twenty years and
is here for much-needed rest and to re-
cuperate her health which has failed.
A number of young people gathered at
Mrs. Grains Wednesday evening and
with music and cards passed most de-
lightful evening.
Among the arrivals a Hotel Carlsbad
was Mr. d. Wittenberg and daughter, son
Fred, wife and child
Our school held memorial exercises
Thursday afternoon. The pictures of
George and Martha Washington held the
place of honor on the wall with the
American flag draped above Il gilded
hatchet below. W. X. Kelly of San Mar
cos, Henry kobsa OF San Diego, Charles
Fisher of National City, $. 7. Greenleaf,
Minneapolis, J. 5. Richardson, 5anDicgo,
Robt. Clingan, ,Pow;ly, Mr., and Mrs. .,
c. Hughes, Omaha are recent arrivals ut
Hotel Carlsbad. f..-, +-, e,.s1,.
Mrs. j. NJ. 1ibbits OF Los Angeles 5
here on visit to her daughter who has
been here sometime for the benefit de-
rived from the mineral water,
Mr.. A %. Darcy OF Minneapolis Beach
is putting out ten acres of trees.
The herald., 1895-02-27
SAN BERNARDINO
Ordinance is7 Still Demands the Attention OF
the Citizens -. --.-.

San Bernardino, Feb. 25. The Citizens
Union is on a new track in city politics
and it will ask the Board of Trustees to
give the voters OF this town u phaAce to
express their opinioh.o ;0rdInante i57--
a municipal law which bis Just now a
nightmare to local politicians.
At meeting OF the Union held in
Unity Hall last night, which was at
tended by about 10G members, this course
was decided on and II committee ap-
pointed to go before the Board OF Trus-
tees. '1t
The committee appointed to lay the
matter before the trustees is composed of
II. Goodcell, lr., Seth Marshall and James
Hutchings. They will be present at the
next meeting OF the Board, which will
be held on March 8.
No particular method for holding the
election has been devised, but this
arrangement will probably be suggested
to the trustees
Special ballots will be prepared, sub
mitting the ordinance to a popular vote
and special ballot-boxes will be placed in
each polling-place in the coming city
election. When the electors cast their
votes for candidates they may at the
same time give to the judges the extra
ballot expressing their opinion of the
much discussed ordinance. These votes
will not be any part of the regular city
election, but they will furniGh an index
The herald., 1895-02-27
The Bean-producing Peoioo

New Jerusalem, Feb. 25.-Quite a num-
Der OF our expert shots went to Company
DIS rifle shoot on the 22d, but did not sue
ceed in capturing the prize.
Heavy east winds in the beginning OF
last week gave the barley on alkali lands
bad set back.
The late warm weather has started the
growth on deciduous trees, and the apri
cot, peach, plum and almond trees are
blossoming A late frost would ruin the
crop.
The county Board of Supervisors, after
competitive test, has purchased three
Austin steel reversible road machines,
considering them the best.
4The Hueneme Minstres gave a perform
;siiice at Sorne's Hall on Saturday night.
The show was good but the attendance
slim, and the boys did not make expenses.
Mrs. j. E. Mccoy of the Seaside Hot |
has returned from Los Angeles quite re-
stored to health.
An election has been called in Rio
school district to vote bonds to build a
$1,000 school house during the coming
vacation
A drunken driver and a little uucksand
resulted in the drowning of Il horse for
the Hueneme Stage Company last Mon
day.