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The herald., 1896-03-25
See I:lectrikurc Ad

Cancer completely cured. Scarlet fever
cured in two days. Sufferers with rheu-
matism and cancer also investigate. Room
9, California Bank building.
The herald., 1896-03-25

Nothing contributes more towards sound
digestion than the use of Angostura Bitters,
the celebrated appetizer.
The herald., 1896-03-25

All pieces OF wallpaper greatly raducei A
A. Eckstrom, 324 South spring street
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FOR SUMMER GOWNS.
965-MAGDA COAT.
Sizes, For "a, SO 3s, and 40 Inches Bust
Measure.

Sizes, For "a, SO 80, and 40 Inches Bust
Measure.
The dressy coat of many fancy fabrics,
and Of varied weight, from velvet to
batiste. divides favor this season with
tie round waist 1t is quite popular, as
it gives pleasing variety to dress, max
ing even single handsome skirt more
useful than ever before. Our model is
of black and white striped velvet, with a
full front Of white chiffon finished across
the bottom with embroidery. It ia fitted
in the back with the usual seams and
Is lined throughout with ivory satin.
The collar may be of white or colored
satin, or of ribbon, as Is most becoming.
When batiste and other thin fabrics are
used for these coats they are usually
lined with oolored taffeta, and the full
front is of any thin and becoming stuff
which contrasts effectively with the coat.
A special illustration and full direo-
tions about the pattern will be found on
the envelope in which it is enclosed.
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WEDDINGS.
Fernald-Sylvester,

George W. Fernald of Rookland and
Miss Eta Sylvester of Portland, were
united in marriage Wednesday at the
home of the bride. The house was very
handsomely decorated for the occasion
and the ceremony was performed by the
Rev. Mr.. Kimmell. formerly Of Rockland.
Mr.. Eernald is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Fernald, is one of Rock lands pro-
gressire and square dealing young bust
ness men. is thoroughly liked and re-
spected by all his associates and acquanH
tances ana an all round estimable
young man. Mrs. Fernald is o talented
young lady Of many graces of mind and
Q haracter, who has endeared herself TO
all whom she has met during her visits
here. The newly-marFied couple will re-
turn today and will make their home for
the present with the groom's parents. A
host OF friends will extend Mrs. Rernald
a warm welcome to Roekland. Rock
and Star.
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Conductor Gilman OF the Boston q
Maine has -been railroading forty three
years this month, having started in July
20, 1853. For twenty years he ran @
freight from Great Falls to Boston, ten
years Boston passenger train, and for
the last thirteen years has been on the
train between Dover and Portland.
During this time on the Portland train
no has had one engineer George w.
smith and the latter has had only four
different locomotives on this train. Both
have lost very few days through sickness
or otherwise and have seen many chang
s on this ran of firemen, brakemen and
baggage masters.
Bert Hale and crew, of South Nor
ridgewock, went to Old Point Tuesday
afternoon to build new oulveFt on she
Somerset railroad at the place where the
washout occurred last spring. They COM
pletod the stone work on the one ct
South Norridgewook Monday night.
There is quite rush of freight over
the Grand Trunk at the present time,
and Portland is receiving large amounts
of grain and lumber. The latter comes
via Niagara Falls and is for shipments to
South America. This lumber traffic Is a
new feature of the freight business here.
Another now feature of the lum bersa bus
mess has been inaugurated during the
last two weeks by the Cookshire Lum Der
company of Nova Scotia, which is send
ing it's product in small coasters to Port
land, whence it will be reshipped In
larger vessels to South America. The
lum Der is stored in Grand Trunk shed
No. 4,
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Great Diamond Island.

Last evening in Elwell hall Miss Nc
Cobb, assisted by the ladies OF the island
gave most interesting exhibition OF
Mrs. Jarley's wax works. The hall was
filed with Islanders and their friends
from the city and the exhibition ives
greatly enjoyed. A neat sum WAS realized
for the Island association. A hep will
occur in Elwell hall tonight which
PROMISES to be largely attended.
Forest City Rink.
Hubert and Lane must be drawing
cards as the crowd around the out door
stage. after seeing the Dixons and The
Tennessee Warbler. rushed to the Rink to
see the oomioal act on wheels by the
above named gentlemen. II you have
not seen them. do so at onoe and you
will never regret it, Their feat is nov
city AMI takes immensely.
There will also be another dance this
evening, and there will surely be big
crowd. as the new canvas carpet is a
great luxury to danced on. Polo tomor-
row-two games-8. 30 and $50. between
Maine and Massachusetts teams.
Free at Peaks Island.
The Casco Bay Steamboat company
have engaged the Virginia Trio, troupe
of colored singers who will appear each
afternoon and evening this week on the
stage on the ohildren's lawn Immediate
ly after the 1.15 boat in the afternoon
and 100 boat in the evening. Rememb Der
they will sing and dance Immediately
after the Dixon Brothers, the great musi-
ual clowns, give their performance.
These amusements ars free to the patrons
Of the Casco Bay Steamboat line.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-07-17
Eleventh maine Repnion.

The Twenty-ffth annual reunion of
the Eleventh Maine regiment association
will be held in Vim on Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday, August II,
IL and 10. Tho programme will be as fol-
lows:
Tuesday, greeting comrades and ladies
as they arrive by train and teams
Wednesday, business meeting, O'Clock
q. m.
Evening, Reception and Entertain
ment consisting of speeches, music
songs and ROTATIONS by local talent.
The Ladies Aid Society will hold bus
mess meeting Wednesday at pm.
Thursday to be decided by Association.
The History Of the Regiment will be
ready for delivery IA August.
Judson l.. Young. of Lincoln, is presi-
dent of tine Association and Thomas Il.
Tabor, OF Bangor, secretary.
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Rivertbn Park.

Yesterday WAS a beautiful day, and it
was taken adyan tage of very extensively
by our citizens to visit Riverton Park.
and particularly SO by q great number of
strangers who are stopping at the hotels
and boarding houses in the vicinity.
The officers on duty at Preble street said
that the line had been well patronized
all day.
Next week Che German Impe rial Japa-
nese troupe will appear at the Park
The feats thess wonderful people perform
are beyond comparison. As modern rope
and wire walkers, trapeze and bar per-
formers, Jugglers and athletes. their
acts of daring are simply wonderful
One man lying on is back balances a
ladder some twenty feet long on his
feet, which is assembled by three Japs,
two of whom balance themselves on
either side of the top by one hand and
one foot, while the third balances on his
former balances on his feet long ladder
which supports another ladder at right
angles, and on this second ladder another
performs wonderful balancing feats
This troupe will be seen every afternoon
and evening during next week.
There will be only 10 more days-today
and tomorrow-left in which to see the
Royal Msrionettes. These figures seam
endowed with life, they are SO admirable
representation Of the people they are
supposed to portray. They furnish q
very elegant entertainment, one that il
children who visit. the Park in such
great mum bers. Remember this and
tomorrow afternoon and evening will be
the last opportunities afforded to see
them.
A large party from Oakdale visited
the Park yesterday.
A boat house is to be constru cted for
the electric launcL, and another to be
used as a storehouse for bicycles.
The Casino has plenty of devotees. Mr..
Smith furnishes the best of refreshments
at fair prioos, and is constantly on the
lookout for the comfort of his guests.
If you visit Riyerton be sure and tax g
the steamer or a launch and enjoy sal /
up the Presumpsoot. If such sail was
offered at q European resort th Q paper
would herald il all oysr tho world.
There was q great number of people
last evening who improved the occasion
to visit the park. The place looked love-
ly under the brilliant illumination and
the attractions were thoroughly enjoyed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-07-17

At the quarterly meeting OF the Maine
Genealogical Society Wednesday evening
the usual routine business was transact
ed. m
The librarians quarterly report shows
q continuance of the gratifying increase
which was noticed for the preceding
three months. I he additions to the library
since April have been 139 bound volumes
and ISL pamphlets, Of which II volumes
and 100 pamphlets have been by gift, the
rest By purchase, largely in the depart
nent of family histories. The total stand
ing of the library at this date is 1890
volumes and e73 pamphlets. The list
of genealogies added in the last quarter
is too long for convenient publication.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-07-17

Next Sunday afternoon at the Casino
at Willard Chambers Band will give
another concert similar to those which
have been SO popular. Mr.. Cha ndler
has secured the services of Mr.. George
Ii. Holcombe Trap Drummer, who made
such hit here with Waitesss Company
last season, who will play one of his fa-
nous Xylophone solos. Mr.. Fred T..
Harlow, who has given such great salts
faction as Trombone Soloist with Chand-
ler's Band, Will also give one number
on tho programme. The programme
Will be made up to please all, and judg-
ing from the large crowds that attend
these concerts speaks for itself. Remem-
Der cars leave Monument Square every
fifteen minutes.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-07-17
New CORPORATIONS.

The following new corporations have
filed their papers at the secretary of
States office:
The Pennington Electric Light Com
pany organized at Pennington, for the
purpose of making, generating. and dis
and power. with So COO capital stock Of
which nothing is paid in. The officers
are: President, E. 5. Dingley of Farm
ington; treasurer, j. P. Flint of Farm
ington.
The Car Trolley Head Company organ
lied at Bath, for the purpose of purchas.
ing and controlling appliances for build
ways and rolling stock, with $40, 600 capt.
tai stock of which 5000 is paid in. The
officers are: President, Warren H. Carr
of Bath; treasurer, Charles R. Donnell
of Bath
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-07-17
MAINE PRESS ASSOCIATION.
The Annual Excursion Starts for the
Rangeley Today Noon.

The Maine Press Association excursion
viii leave Union station by tho I O'Clock
train this afternoon. The party will go
directly to Harrington, where a recep-
ton will be rendered them by Mr.. J. M.
S. Hunter and wife. of the Farming ton
Chronicle. Tomorrow morning they
will go to Phillips, and thence, in the
afternoon, to Rangeley, where Sunday
will be passed. The first days of the
week will be passed about the Rangeley
Lake, the return trip being via Rumford
Falls.
Following is list of those who will
go:
Henry Z. Baker and wife, honorary
member, Hallowell.
John NJ. Adams and wife, Eastern
Argus Portland.
Eliphalet Rowell and wife, Hallowel.
George W. Drisko and wife. Union,
Machias.
NJ. N. Rich and wife, Board of Trade
journal, Portland.
Frank 6. Rich and wife, printer, Ban
goF.
Ernest W. Merrill, and wife. Reporter
Journal, Gardiner.
ClareL.e B. Burleigh and wife, Kenne-
beo journal, Augusta.
William Il. Gannett and wife, Com
fert Augusta.
Mrs. Edwin G. Burleign and Miss
Ethelyn Fl. Burleigh, journal, Augusta.
George H, Gilman, wife and daughter,
Aroostook Pioneer. Houlton.
George S. Rowsll ana wife, Advertiser,
Portland.
Albro F. I base and wife, Masonic
Journal, Portland.
Charles Il. Kendrick, Register, Booth
bay.
Joseph E. Kendriok, Register. Booth
bay.
Joseph o. Smith. Somerset Reporter,
Skowhegan.
Henry c. Prince, Mail, Waterville.
Rev. 4 James 6. Merrill, D. D.,
Christian Mirror, Portland.
Mrs. Byron Boyd, Augusta
Miss Ella M. Hayes. Augusta.
DR.. James Fl. Boyd and wife, Chicago.
Edward N. Chase, Portland.
Miss Mary J. Reilly, Boston.
Asher G. Kinds and wife, PRESS,
Portland
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-07-17
RELINF ~ SIX HOURs

Distressing Kidney and Bladder disease
relieved in six hours by the NEW GREAT
SOUTH AMERICAN KIDNEY CURE" This
new remedy is great surprise on account
of its exceeding promptness in relieving
pain in the bladder, kidneys, back and every
part of the urinary passages in male or fe.-
male. 1t relieves retention of water and
pain in passing it almost Immediately. If
you want quick relief and cure this is your
remedy. Sold by C IL. GUPPY CO., Drug
gist, 1853 Congress St. Portland. Me.
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DEERlNG.

Mr. and Mrs. S. Fl. P ike and their
daughter had narrow escape from re-
ceiving serious injuries on Wednesday
afternoon at the WILLIAM street crossing
of the Portland & Rochester railroad.
They were approaching the crossing in a
carriage when hand car came along
and frightened the horse, which ran away,
throwing out the occupants of the oar
riage. Mrs. Pike had her face badly
severe bruises and scratches. Mr.. Pike
hello on to the reins whom he was thrown
from the carriage. and was dragged for
some distance by the Infatuated animal.
He escaped serious injuries however.
The horse and carriage were finally re-
covered after they had ran nearly half
mills.
Miss Nellie Horne is home from Mas
saohusetts for the summer
Miss Bertha Banks has returned home
from short vacation.
The four new fire alarm boxes which
September have arrived, and are now at
the store of Chief of the Fire Depart
ment Moody.
The CITY assessors com pletsd their Ia
b,rs yesterday. and turned their books
over to Collector Jones, who will send
out the bills for the '96 taxes by the first
of next week. The work OF assess ing
the valuation of behring's property has
been most tedious one, but the gentle
men who have had the matter In charge
have performed their duties faithfully,
and will receive great credit for their
careful and painstaking efforts. The
itemized report of the valuation is as
follows:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-07-17

The annual Catholic picnic occurred at
Little Diamond Island yesterday. 1t was
generally and largely attended by chill
dren and parents. They Game and went
on the boats all day.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-07-17
OUR PATTERN OFFER.
The latest Demorest Patterns Can Be Obtained
Through This Department.

We have made by which Offering to readers
thus this from 20 to 50
below according directions
and will mail the paternn the size chosen
mailing handling Without
would 20
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You mu use the printed which
NoD ~"
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This is very popular style of skirt
cut with a gored apron front, and tn
remainder is in circle shape, with bias
seam down the back. The back is laid
in two godet plaits, held in position by
a narrow tape or elastic fastened on the
inside. If the distended effect be desired,
a deep facing of halr-cloth or crinoline
may be used. Any Of the popular wool
en- or cotton fabrics may be chosen for
this model, and IL can be worn with any
style of basque, waist or coat.
A special illustration and full direc-
tions about the pattern will be found on
the envelope in which it is enclosed.
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So. $40, sos. 90
SIT, $50 90


Not Resident Real Estate, S77, $50 90
Total Real, S.427. 1875. 90
Resident Personal, sos. OBS. 90
Not Resident Personal, 81, 900. 90
Total Personal, SIC, 600. 90
Total Valuation, 4,Oos, 1855. 90
State Tax, $3.50 80
County tax,, 4, s44. "a |
City Tax, SO, 4S5. 90
Oyerlay. 1865 IS |
Total rs, 1856 81 |
Lost in Assessing, 90
Amount Committed, s78. 765. 70
1884 Horses. S736. 45
IL Three-year old colts, 11.S0 |
l6 Two-year-old colts, 8.45
ID One-year-Old colts, S.S5 |
400 Cows. lob. 40 |
3 Oxen, 4.25 |
II Ihree-year Odds, 215 |
81 Two-year olds, 800
% One-year-olds, 2.65 |
n Sheep, 400 |
1876 Swine, 0.35 |
Bonds, 1,000.0 |
9s7 Shares Bank Stock, go. a
So Trust Co. Stock, 1925
Other Stocks, 21S. 95 |
Money at Interest. 1,044. 48 |
Stock In Trade, 658.O0
1869 Tons Shipping 102. 40
20s Cords Wood, 4.50l
100 Bicycles, 51.60
290 Carriages, 22s. 70
574 Musical Instruments, 575. O5
Furniture, 2s5. 90
Machinery, 64R. 90
Other Property, los. 90
Total. SIC. 600. 90
Tho Assessors will be in session at
their Office in the City Building the last
Friday afternoons in July and August,
aud also on the afternoon of August IA.
The 10Th anniversary Of the birth of
Miss Mary e. Woodford Chenery was
observed yesterday afternoon, and this
lady, who is generally beloved by her
neighbors in Deering, received during
the day many beautiful flowers, and
more substantial Ismembranues from
her wide circle of friends. In the after
noon and evening the immediate family
and friends Of Mrs. Chenery assembled
in her house on Forest avenue, where
she has lived since 1910. and fttingly
observed the occasion. There were pres
ent among others Mr.. Edward Woodford,
the brother of Mrs. Chenery, and his
daughter and Miss Lizzie Woodford, of
New York, Mrs. Moshier, of Brookline,
Mass, Mr.. Arthur Chenery and wife,
Mr.. 4. J. Biokett and wife, Mrs. Charles
Chenery and family, Mrs. Leo Chenery.
DR.. Merrill and family, and many 9th
ers. During the evening a dainty din
nersssswas served. of which all partook
The neighbors of Mrs. Chonery unite in
wishing her many happy returns of the
day.
.MORRILL'S.
The West End Sunday school of Port
land enjoyed picnic at Riverton Park
yesterday afternoon.
Mrs Capt Smith and two children
sailed on Tuesday for New York, where
they will meet Capt. Smith, who has
just arrived there, after long yoy age.
Miss Emma Blanchard. Of Massachu-
setts, is visiting DIR. Parker's. Miss
Flora Stoddard, formerly of this place,
but now teacher in Everstt, Mess, is
also guest of DR.. Parker's.
Miss Josephine Walker and Miss Flora
Stoddard will leave on Friday night for
Boston, en- route to Soipee Pond, where
they will spend few weeks vacation. s
Miss Octavia Walker is visiting friends
in Willard.
The electric road has shipped away its
old boilers and engines which have been
SO long stored in the old car sheds.
Davis Crockett picked the first mess of
green corn to be gathered in the county
from his garden On Tuesday.
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FULL.
COUN 7
PRlN ING

IN recent job we printed the outside
" and another printer printed the III
side. Our customer said: "Didn't you
print more than 3,ooo?" Ans. "Not
more than 20 over" Customer: eve
had a5o of yours left over" Natural de-
duotion: the other fellow gave short
count. That's the kind of competition
that makes friends for US. He cheated
the customer out of nearly 10 per cent.
of the job.
We give you just what we charge you
for every time.
TIE THURSToN PRINT
ST ia EXCHANGE STREET
PORTLAND. ne.
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DISCHARGED.

The following enlisted men, upon the
Recommendation of their respective COM
Pany commanders In the 1st Regiment
approved by the rogimental commander,
are hereby discharged:
For non-attendance at drills-Private
Erwin G. Huston, Company A.
2 Priyates Frank J. Fuller, Edmund
T.; Jordan, Albert Dill. Gilbert Russell,
theodore ID. Twitchell, Adna N. Hobbs,
William N, Judkins Company D.
Private Fred ". Bolster, Company 6.
:, Pr1vates Arthur j. Harrington, Will
Liam 3. Chapman, Ralph E. DoherJ,
Company Il.
William d. Cha wson, Temple W. DAILY,
Edward b. Dyer, Company A.
Bor conduct unbecoming soldier
Private Eben W. Forbes, Company A.
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an attractive model for all washable ma
terials. The skirt is the "Edgemers, "
which IL described below. The fitted
lining OF the waist may be omitted, if
preferred, or 1T may be cut low in the
neck and finished with narrow edg-
ing. The deep COLLAR is a square sailor
in the back, and it is finished on the
edge with plating of plain blue Cham
berry, matching the ehenisette. This
model is also desirable for lightweight
woolens with the chemisstte and collar of
some contrasting material.
A special illustration and full directions
about the pattern will be found on the
envelope in which it is enclosed
PARLIAMENTARY SKIRT.
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s99-EDGEMERE SKIRT.

sizes for IL and Ia Years.
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COMMISSIONS ISSUED.

The following commissions in the
National Guard have been issued:
Captain Isaiah H. Baker. captain Com
pa ny B, 1st Regiment, commissioned
May 2S, 1896. to rank from March 10,
1890.
Private John Bird, captain Company
II. 1st Regiment. commissioned May as
1895, t o rank from May 49, 1896.
Mr. Erwin S. Gowen of Biddeford.
captain Company 6. 1st Regiment Com
mfssioned EMay 80, 1896, to rank from
May 20 1896.
Second Lieutenant Flavel A. Chaplin
1st Lieutenant Company B, LIST Resi-
msnt, commissioned May 2S, 1896 to
rank from May % 1895.
Sergeant Charles e. Jeffrey, I'd lieu
tenant Company 6, 1st Regiment, COM
misssoned sMay %, 1896. to rank from
May a8, 1885,
Sergeant William Fl. jerks, I'd lieuten-
ant Company B, 1st Regiment, commits
sioneds May 90, 1886, to rank from May
60, 1896.
Private Mervyu Ap Rice, ed lieutenant
Company Fl. 1st Regiment, conn issioned
juno l, 1896, to rank from June l, 1896.
CASUALTIES.
Captain TimothySElliott captain Com
danny g, 1st Regiment, resigned and dis
charged May IS, 1896.
Second Lieutenant Charles g. Scam
mon, Company 6, 1st Regiment, re-
aligned and discha rged May IL, 1869.
Second Lieutenant Charles Baker, Com
pany A, 1st Regiment, resigned, dis
charged .July IA 189R
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1896-10-29
Boy NJ uiderers.

Cornish, Me-, Oct. 81 On October
. Mrs. Betsy f. Hobbs was found dead.
She lived alone about one and a half
miles from Effingham, N. H. When
found the house WAS burning, and her
body was half cremated. The mystery
was cleared yesterday by the confession
OF Charles Savage. He accuses Frank
). Palmer of the murder. A coroner's
jury has brought in a verdict against
Palmer of murder in the first degree.
Savage was held as a witness. Palmer
Is 10 years old, and lives at West Par.
sontleld. Savage is 20 years of age.
AT the inquest Savage untincbingly
wlthstood half an hours ross.examlna.
ton. but at last the coroner discovered
weakness, and he persistently ines
toned him till he finally succumbed
ana related a tale duplicating himself
ana FRANK Palmer IN the murder and
attempted cremation of Mrs. Hobb
he and Palmer, he said, had been
orlnklng together the day before the
tragedy. Monday morning Savage
'ook MS shotgun to go shooting. They
called at Mrs. Hobbs. Savage left
Palmer in the house while he went 70
me woodshed on an errand. While
there he heard the report of a gun and
soon after found Mrs. Hobbs bleeding
upon the doorstep. Palmer soon an,
peared, and with an oath declared that
now ne a squared the grudge he
owed her for pulling So out of him in
payment for the glass he broke in her
mouse three years ago. Palmer asked
Savage to help him carry the bodv in
the house He says he was So frisbt,
ened he did NOT realize what he was DO
ing, but they got the body info tho
house. Savage then took to the woods
oeihg shortly overtaken by Palmer. who
declared that nobody would aver know
what had happened, for he had set fire
to the house.