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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-03
NEW ENGLAND FAIR.
Meeting of the officers in This City Yes.
terday Afternoon.

Yesterday the officers of the New
England Fair Association held meeting
at the West End hotel There were
present President Francis H. Appleton
of Peabody, Mass; Treasurer Warren
Brown of Hampton Falls, N. H.; Score.
tary EFT. Rowell of Lowell, Mass John
S. Head and Alonzo Libby.
The chief object of the meeting was te
revise the premium list and nearly the
entire afternoon was thus spent.
Secretary Rowell informed the reporter
that only the routine work of revising
the premium list was accomplished He,
however, spoke cheerfully of the prospects
for the coming fair. ''We feel encour.
aged from the success of last year and we
naturally look forward to greater sue.
cess this summer, providing of course, il
we have fair luck with the weather. Last
year the great Masonic conclave in Boston
naturally hurt our attendance, but this
year, so far as we know now, our dates
will not conflict with any other large
event. We intend to have several striking
and novel features that will be pleasan,
surprise, but it is rather early to talk
about that now. We are to meet here
again in about a month when We will
visit Rigby park and decide upon what
additions or improvements they would
have made to meet the demands of the
increased mum ber of exhibits
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-03
RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.
Make Decisions ON the Crossings of the p.
&R. r. r. and p. r.. r.

The railroad commissioners, J. b. Peaks
of Dover, Frederick nanforth of Gardner
and Benjamin f. Chadbourne Of Bidde-
ford. hold their regular monthly meeting
at the Capitol, Wednesday, and besides
transacting routine business made de-
oisions in regard to the recent hearings
for crossings of the Portland & Rochester
railroad and the Portland railroad at
Portland and Morrill's Corner as an
nounced in the dispatches yesterday.
In regard TO the position of the Port
land Il Rochester railroad at Green street,
Portland. the question was as to the
manner and condition of tho crossing, the
Portland railroad Offering no objection to
crossing. The commissioners have or
dered that the Portland & Rochester rail-
road shall furnish suitable frogs at the
crossing. in conformity in size, weight.
etc., to those in use by the Portland rail-
road, and the work, and expense to be
borne by the former company, and to be
satisfactory to the engineer of the Port
land railroad.
The commissioners order that the Port
land railroad which is street railway,
shall stop it's cars within 100 feet Of the
rails of the Portland e. Rochester rail-
road, and shall not cross the tracks Of the
other, until the motormau and conductor
are satisfied that the crossing is clear,
from signals now displayed by the rail
road.
Mr. Stephen G. Perry and Supt Peters
of the Portland & Rochester railroad. ap-
peared for that railroad, and Mr.. Charles
f. Libby and Supt. Newman, appeared
for the Portland railroad.
The decision has been satisfactory to
both roads,
The present signal system in use by the
road is that of balls and semaphores. 1t
was agreed that any further system
which could be adopted would only serve
to confuse, rather than assist, the present
condition being perfectly safe to all con-
cerned.
In regard to the crossing at Morrill's
Corner, the same conditions apply, with
the exception that in this case, the Port
land railroad, being the crossing" road,
bears the expense of frogs, rails etc.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-03
Coroner's Inquest.

The ooroner's jury, summoned by Cor
oner Eben N. Perry to investigate the
death of Edward A. Dole and Wallace A.
Parker. who were killed while unloading
logs near White Rock on Friday last
met at the County Attorneys room at
nine o'clock yesterday.
The following witnesses were examined
Joshua Fl. Davis, Chester B. Shaw, Eu
gene A. Parker, Fred L. Dresser, Grin
Ballard, oil of Sebago Lake, and DR..
Bartram T. Marshall of German.
After hearing the evidence the jury re-
turned the the following verdict: That
the said Edward A. Dole and Wallace
A. Parker came to their death, at Cor.
nam, on the 27th day of March, 1885,
while unloading track timber on the
line of tho Maine Central Railroad Com
pany, and that the death of said men was
due to the failure Of the employees of said
railroad company to properly fasten the
ropes used in unloading one piece of
timber from the cars of said railroad
company.
County Attorney True cond ucted the
examination.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-03

The report of the Floating Society Of
Christian Endesvor of this city, fol
the year ending March, 1896, has beer
Issued and it gives these facts: New
members 40, tracts distri buted 1900,
papers distributed on vessels 1866, papers
distributed at Marine hospital, 800
magazines distributed on vessels, 49,
visits to vessels $40, visits to seamen''
boarding houses rs, services at Marine
hospital 49, number asking prayers z,
comfort bags given to seamen So, seamer
assisted 8, bibles given away 2.
There are at present 146 of thase
societies at the SEA and lake ports, and
on government vessels
The officers Of the local society are
President, G. III. Dinsmore; vice presi-
dent, James Appleby; second vice presi-
dent. j. d. Tenney; treasurer, K. w.
Dyer; recording secretary, Paul Clark
corresponding secretary, Miss A. C.
Leayitt; superintendents, Z. p. Pickett
and W. N. Burgess.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-03
IVY AND RUTH.
Portland Rebekahs Visit Their Sisters in
Lewiston.

We welcome our sisters whose hearts are
entwined.
With ours by the Ivy of truth;
May naught e'er occur the sweet tie to
unbind
: The friendship of Ivy and Ruth.
This pretty little verse was printed on
the covers of the programme of entertain
ment of Ruth Lodge Daughters Of Re-
bekah of Auburn Wednesday evening in
honor OF Ivy Lodge, D. of R., of Port
land. 1t expresses in truth the good feel
ing and fraternal friendship between
these two lodges.
Ivy Lodge of Portland sent up special
train Wednesday evening with 125 guests
for Ruth Lodge. Due notice had been
given and as usual Ruth was prepared
for the reception Of the guests. They
gave them a fine banquet at the hall of
Eureka Lodge, K. of P. on Main Street.
commencing at O'Clock. Then later in
the evening they ushered them to Odd
Fellows hall in Golf Block where the
rendition of an excellent musical and
literary programme was at once CON-
menced
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-03
MAINE CHAUTAuQUA UNION.
A Glimpse of Most Delightful Pro
gramme.

The managers of the Maine Chautau-
qua Union have been hard at work pre-
pairing the programme for their Assem-
bly, at Fryeburg the coming summer.
The Assembly will begin July 2Sth, its
sessions will be held every day for three
weeks. The programme this year, when
all arranged, will be the most complete
and varied one ever presented to the pub
lio The following talent has already
been engaged:
The Cambridge Festal Orchestra, num-
Dering thirteen pieces, will be under the
able oonductorship of Prof. Chapman,
who will also havs charge of the musical
department, teaching music every day
two grand concerts by 0iven's celebrated
Orchestral Club. assisted by talented
elocutionist and soloist, three brilliant
illustrated lectures will be given by
Frank R. Robinson of Walden, N. Y,
and two more by Rev. j. j. Lewis OF
Tufts College; two vocal concerts by the
famous Elmwood Quartette Of Cambridge
Mass, one of the finest quartettes in New
England; two concerts by "The Cecilian
White Company" who have been re-
ceived by crowded houses in almost every
city in America; two grand concerts by
the Cam bridge Festal Orchestra, assisted
by leading New England talent; a unique
entertainment by Prof. Kruger, the wiz
ard of the century. r. S Goldsbury OF
Princeton University. well known as a
hocc ooloict opd hmm rfat ic to bo With
the Assembly three or four days. The
Rev. Edgar L. Warren of Westerly, r. I.
is to deliver his interesting lecture OF
James G. Blaine, which will be new to
many of the friends of that great states.
man, presenting points which only an in
innate and admiring friend like Mr..
Warren could obtain. Miss Charlotte
Thorndike Sibley of Belfast, one of the
brightest ladies in Maine, thorough
scholar and extensive traveller in foreign
lands. will give three or four lectures
and series of fascinating parlor talks to
the ladies. Miss Groves of Binghampton,
n. Y, graduate of Wesleyan University
will give four, lectures on the Lake Poets.
The Rev. Herbert E. Thayer, Of War.
ran, will have charge of the Sunday
school normal work. Mr.. Thayer is g
man thoroughly verssd in the Bible and
as a teacher has no superior. This fact
guarantees that the work in the Sunday
School department will be both interest
ing ami profitable. The name Of the Rev
Chas. S. Cummings of Augusta, vii
appear on the programme for two of his
finest lectures. Artists Will be interested
to know that arrangements are being
made with Mr.. Newman for a class IN
der his instruction. Mr.. Newman il
an artist whose work is so we'll known
and admired that this feature will need
no word of recommendation.
These are only some of the attraction
already secured. Many more instructive
and amusing entertainments are beinl
arranged and will be announced in due
time. The readers of the PRESS whit
contemplate taking an outing of a few
days or weeks should make early arrange
nents by addressing Mrs. N. Victorious,
z Russell Street, Portla nd, Maine.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-03

the weakest stomach retains it.
It's a concentration into the least
possible bulk of the vital elements
of lean beef, it nourishes and
starts every organ of the body
on its normal duty with no
apparent effort; this done, bad
feelings vanish. Mr.. J. A. Black
man, 1913 E. 6Sth St, N. Y,
writes: Sailing from here last
August for Europe, tried every
antidote for sea-sickness, and I
found yours the only successful
one. On my return also used it
when I suffered no i'll effects
at all"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-03
A STRANGE CIRCUMSTANCE.
A Dog So Fond of Milk, He Milks the Cow
Himself.

Many strange things happen in Cape
Elizabeth and something new
Is turning up all the time. Some
are myths, and others are actual facts.
The latest comes from Willard and is
vouched for by responsible parties.
Mr.. David Loveitt is the owner of a
flne COW. which until recently. has al
ways given an abundant supply of milk.
A short time ago there seemed to be some
trouble with the animal and at times the
supply OF milk would be very small,
while at others there would be the usual
quantity. The animal seemed to be
perfectly well. and no cause could be
assigned for the shortage in the supply.
a Newfoundland dog belonging in the
neighborhood had been seen coming out
of the barn several times, and finally it
was decided to keep watch and see if
he had anything to do with the trouble.
Mrs. Loyeitt happened to look out of
the window one day and saw the dog 60
ing in the barn door. She Immediately
followed to see what he was after, and
found him contentedly standing beside
the COW, nursing like little calf. The
COW seemed to like this novel way of be-
lEg MIXED, and made no objections.
Here was the mystery cleared up at
last, but Mrs. Loveitt, fearing that the
neighbors might laugh at her If she was
to tell what second to be- such an i'm
probable story, left the dog still nursing,
and called Ii some of her neighbors to
witness the sight, so that the stor is
fully corroborated.
The dog is now wearing a muzzle, and
tie o"v gain giving the usual quanti-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-03
TO CURE A CoLDIN ONE DAY.

Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. 25o.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-03
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate
an this county have been recorded in
the Registry Of Deeds:
North Yarmonth-John H. Bond to
Horario Hamilton.
Deering-Horace Winslow ct al 80 Ed
win j. Davis; Joseph D. Wells ct al to
Arqhur Z. Moves; Deering Land com pany
to Lydia H. HAYES.
faimouth-fSamuel D. Stone to Jens
Christian Smith $500.
3. +. Emery.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-03
Nathan Smith Cleveland.

Nathan Smith Cleveland, Last surviving
son of Professor Parker Cleveland, dice
at Jamaica Plain Tuesday. He was OF
the class of 1910, Bowdoin college. After
graduating, he entered upon the study OF
law, but did not complete the course
He held positions in the Boston Custom
House, Post Office, and was for many
years connected with the editorial depart
ment OF the Boston Daily Advertiser. Fl.
leaves a widow, daughter of the latt
Captain George Bacon of Freeport. Nh.
funeral services were held yesterday nj
Jamaica Plain.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-03
Portland Fraternity.

On Saturday evening OF this week, Mr.
Sidney W. Thaxter will by request give
an informal talk on the Currency" al
Fraternity House, rs Spring ST., at IA
O'Clock in the evening. The "Social and
Debating Club" for whom 1t is given
cordially invites any persons interested
in the subject, to attend.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-03
MISCELLANEOUS.
Nausea,
Il Sea-SiCkness.

Both due to an unnatural con.
dition of the vital organs, caused
by unwonted surroundings or
excuses, either an unnecessary
generation of the gastric juices
or a partial suspension of the
natural functions of the life
generating parts, in other words
a state of mal-nutrition with its
ever accompanying unpleasant
sensations. For such a sickness
get nourishment, take
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-03

During the service at the Cathedral of
the immaculate Conception yesterday
morning while the altar boys were kneel-
ing at the altar rail one of the little fell
lows was taken suddenly faint, falling
over backwards and striking his head a
terrible blow on the front pew. He was
carried out OF the church into the yestry.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-03
st. Paul's Church.

Services for Good Friday will be held
at 1890 a. m. and s. p. m. The saora:
ments of baptism will be administered
on Saturday at p. IN.
Services for Easter will be held today
at 7.30 a. m. 1920 a. M, and 1880 p. m
The apostolic rite Of confirmation will be
administered by Bishop Nicely at the eve
ming service.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-04-03
The Cat Show.

Today is the last on which to see the
fine exhibition of cats at Congress hall.
There has been great interest taken in
the affair. The show is open from 10 a.
m. to 10 p. m. today.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-21
BRAMBLETON.

Mrs. p. G. Flynn. of the ward, will
leave to-day for New York, where he
Will be married lie will then accom-
pany his bride on trip to Europe
Mr.. j. o. Reid and lady have moved
from Charlotte street and have occupied
their handsome dwelling just completed,
al No. S02 North Highland avenue.
Miss Maggie Miller. OF 3o5 North Malt
by avenue, has returned from Farmvllr.
Va. where she attended the S. +. y.
S. College.
The W. G. r. u. will meet this after
noon ut $3.50 o'clock at the residence of
Mrs. Howard, corner Highland and
Reservoir avenues.
Mrs. l.. NJ. Williams. who was visit
ing relatives at I.denton n. c., has
returned to her home. with her daugh-
ter, Mrs Capt. j. NJ. Lakeland, No 30
Windsor avenue.
Rev. +. II. Martin. the new pastor
for SpurEcon Memorial Baptist Church
preached To large congregations morn
ms and night Sunday. making Il fine
impression on his charge.
Mcssrs. Frank Patrick and Sam Pope
have occupied No. 327 East Rramhle-
ton avenue, for their home in the future
The manager OF the Brambleton Base
l'iiil Club has signed three new players
Tor next season, viz, Messrs BarCa
| LAWYER and Norris
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-21

| present. The old house was overflow.
Ing. Mighty preparations were going
on In the Kitchen, md the smell oil
roast turkey and coffee was every
where. "a
The minister was tlere-a nervous
little man In an uncomfortable black
suit. The teachers rival came q few
minutes later.
Then Farmer Bates took the floor.
'Nclghbors an friends" he began ora.
torically. II S'pose you know that the
schoolmaster and Bill Keeler here are
goin' to play game Of checkers for
my girl Hattie. Now. I'll point Dave
Mash an Uncle Tommy Blk to be EN-
pires. an you all understand that II
any one makes any suggestion on the
game It'll have to be played over. The
weddin'll be right after the game, an
then we'll have supper. Place your
men, empiresH'
The rivals were seated, and the
board placed between them.
Here, Hattie" the farmer called
you set here where they can both see
you, an then they'll know what they're
playin' for"
Hattie gave q timid greeting to the
two young men, and took the seat indl-
Gated. Then the great game began
The schoolmaSter played slowly, re-
lating every move to some game played
by the old champions. Isill keeler
played with a dash that had carried
him off victor in countless contests.
The spectators crowded around them,
breathlcss at first. then as the game
slowly progressed making whispered
comments. One of the older women
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-21

sang a little, softly, ana some in tho
background whistled part of a popular
air The empires" watched the beard
closely.
IL was a great game, and it is a pity
,hat a record Of the moves was not
KEEP. When the thirtic,h move was
made the old farmer hlurtcd out: ..Rv
gum tn be Il draw
Much surprised. the schoolmastc
We'll. Hattie, that is the dumdest
i'inn eyer heard" said her father.
that Is "A tune" replied Hattie slow
vaTiations.''
The schoolmnstcr was lust ,ouchinp
the piece, but that word '.variaiions.'
stopped him. lie stole quick rla nee
~ her, but she was looking lesolutely
at the CARPET
Mnst be the tune the old COW died
on; laughed The farmer. Which vari-
alton was You whistlin'?"
II was whis;lin' the fourteenth vori-
alton" she answered.
me strong color surged mp eyer the
schoolmal:;er's pale face. '"rhc aird
ana Lady" had fifty-nine varIa tions
given III his book, and there on Tho
pHaE" before him was the identical stu
atioh ihat he and Hattie had noticed
ton. ~ IL
Now he remembered Wyilie's wonder.
ful play of lG-2O, and black TO win,
Holding his breath, he made the
Lost the game, schoolmaster!"
shouted the old farmer. but the school
master controlled the moves
AGAIN, l4-23. and every checker play
er stared in amazement Again p0-97
and then it si-wly dawncd on tb,n,
that the teacher had won the game by
a seriesof remarkable moves.
one more move. and then the piece
on . went the long junp'' rcnovIna
three pieces and winning the gamc.
The players rose. and the people
crowded around the successful one
with hearty congratulations.
Bill Keller slipped into the hall un-
observed and after putting on his great
oNercoat, cap and huge lambskln nit
tens, made his way out and started for
the stables. AS he passed the kitchen
Edna came out and stopped him.
Are you going home, Mr.. Keeler?"
she asked.
Yes; haven't anything to stay
for he answered.
You'll be lonesome drivln' that
twelve miles. all alone" said Edna ON
phatically.
Yes" he answered, "considerin tho,
expected to take some one with mo
it'll be dunn loncsome!"
me contrast between that moonlit
drive. as he had pictured II 70 himself
and aus II would now be, struck him
with full force. He pulled ,hls can ovrr
his eyes. His vocabulary was not ey-
tensve:
DUN it, he said; and 1t is doubtful
If any fate could have got more than
that from him.
I'm awful sorry for you. Billy" said
Edna, softly, and then he saw that tho
pretty. foolish creature WAS crying
She had thrown a. Waite woollan
diamond duat" thing over her head
and her blond hair blew around her
race. The sparkling moonlight fell ON
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-21

snow crystale, diamond dust and tears.
making dazzling briliants of all.
Bll I<eeler's mind moved slowly, but
when she repeated I'm awful sorry"
he realized that sympathy is Il blessed
thing. He took her hand-she slipped
into his arms.
The small boy who saw this scene
from ''prcscenium box behind the
rain barrel could never go on from here
in his report. "They stood close to-
go;her," he said nftcrward, IAN they
jest whispered"
where on earth is Bill Keeler?"
asked Farmer Bates.
Guess hes gone h-me," suggested
Uncle Tommy.
|. Don't let him go" exclaimed the hos
pitable old farmer. Here, Ernest. you
run an" the kitchen door opened,
and there In the doorway stood Bill
Keller With his arm around bushing
Edna.
81 come for a wife an by jlng!
guess ! got one was all lie said
There was n double wedding and
supper to he remembered
Sometimes, in these later days, whe;
Prof. Field finds his wife's country wit
too sharp for him, he says:
You know you really proposed to
me, for you IL you hadn't helped me to
win that game you would have mar
ricd Billy"
r. which she replies sedutely: at
was purely my interest in checkers,
dear. couldn't bear to see q good
game lost by foolish move.
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ems with pretty girl night after night
without coming to give fully ns much
Intention to her as to the game: conse-
uue.ltly the schoolmaSter felt as Though
a great blank spot had moved into his
life one afternoon when Hattie, without
looking at him, left the house immedi-
ately at the close of school.
The following afternoon a big, fresh
faced young fellow. whom the school
master had. never seen before, called
for Hattie, and tGNlt lrer driving in q
very dashing equipage. Edna volun-
teered an explanation after school,
''"rhat's 1911 Keller" she said. Hes
Hattic's beau, and he wants her to get
married. His mother has promised to
give him the farm If he'll get IL wife
before Christmas"
This news threw the schoolmaster into
the sulks. The young farmer visited
the school, being received with bashful
corliality by the big boys and girls"
and With cold civilty by the teacher.
He took Hattie to the Thursday even
ing singing school and was driving
with her and Edna every day.
This week was one of misery for the
though his checker hoard
was some consolation. But sitting
alone in the darkening schoolroon
while the snow whirled high around
he windows he would imagine that
vivid face. lit by great luminous eyes.
opposite him. Or, as he looked from
book to board, he would see the swift
lash of slim, white hand above his
,wn.
The week ended at last, and the
Dung farmer returned to his home.