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The Portland daily press., 1896-05-26
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
VIII Have Celebration in Portland Me-
mortal Day.

The Local Council Knights of Colum-
bus will entertain the representatives ,of
every Council in the state next Saturday,
Memorial Day. Portland Council will
entertain Supreme Grand Knight J. j.
PhelandIand Supreme Secretary Daniel
Colwell of Connecticut.
One of the steamers Of the Casco Bay
line has been chartered for the entire
day, and after sail among the beautiful
islands of Casco Bay landing will be
made at one Of the islands where O sump-
tuous shore dinner will be enjoyed. In
the evening at Rossini hall the third de-
gres-the most important one in the or
der-will be e1emplified on large num-
Der of candidates. Hon. Dennis O'Con-
nor of Manchester, N. H., will have
charge of the working of the degree.
Quite delegation of the most prominent
knights of Massachusetts will be present.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-26
DEATHS.

In this city, May .25. Mrs. Annie Co., wife of
Alfred Walker, aged At years.
Notice OF funeral hereafter.
In this city, May %, Maria, wife of William
Carr and daughter OF the late Michael and
Bridget Morley.
Funeral Wednesday morning at $50 O'Clock,
from her late residence. No. 16 Ponce street.
Requiem high mass at the Cathedral OF the
Immaculate Conception at O'clock Boston
and st John, NIB, papers please copy.
In this city. May 25. William Alexander, aged
65 years.
funeral this Tuesday morning at 8.15 o'clk.
from his late residence, No. 81 Waterville st.
Services at Cathedral of the immaculate Con-
ception at $40 O'Clock.
In Deering, May 25, Helen W., wife of Arthur
Jordan.
from her late residence, No. Lincoln street,
Woodfords.
In Norway, May IS, Thomas H. Richardson,
aged rs years
In Norway, May 10. James P Durham. aged
III Bridgton. May 20. George L. Robinson,
aged A years.
In Boothbay, May 10, Mrs. Seth Lewis, aged
in Boothbay, May Is, Mrs. Daniel Plnkham.
aged 70 years.
In Dexter. May 12 Mrs. Olive Hale, aged
In Palmyra, May IA, John W. Badger, aged
81 years
In Yimalhaven, May IT; Clara A. Barton, aged
IA years
In Southport. May g. Chas II. Aver, aged So
years.
In Thomaston, May IT. Eva NJ. Stone, aged
II years.
In Hampden, May 16, James Spencer, aged
Iii Augusta, May IT, Mrs. Thomas Fox, aged
AZ years.
THE funeral of the late James M. Dudley
will take place this Tuesday afternoon at $50
o'clk. from his late residence, Scarboro.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-26
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
Opera at Bowdoin College.


This evening the Bowdoin College boys
are to present the opera Mascot" at the
Town Hall in Brunswick. The boys
have been working hard under the lead
ership of Mr.. Callahan, the well-known
musical director Of Lewiston, and every
thing points to O very successful and en-
joyable production. About 40 persons are
in the cast, among them a goodly num-
Der of Portland young men. The part
of Bettina, the Mascot will be admirab-
ly taken by Mr.. BENZ. Webster, Jr., while
MI. L. L. Pierce assumes the role OF
Matheo the inn-keeper. In the chorus
the following are Portland boys
Merssrs. Philip Davis, Howard Ives,
Dawson Sinkinson, Walter S. A. Kim
ball, and William L. Thompson. AS so
many of our boys will take part it is
hoped that sufficient interest will be
manifested to induce the repeating of
the opera in Portland. Through the
Kindness of Col. f. E. Boothby, for the
accommodation of those who wish to at
tend the opera from here, the fare has
been reduced to $1sfor the round trip.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-26
THE WALTER L. MAINS CIRCUS.
What Great Enterprises Result from
Small Beginnings.

If a man read in book that a
youth. all unaided and alone, went into
the circus business with bare handful
of show property, and in those ! few years
become multi-mlllionaire with millions
invested In the great show, and one day
brought back this show to his native
town and showed there vera more people
connected with his show in advance and
on the grounds than there were towns
folk in the entire town, the man would
scout the story and say 1t was pure ro-
nance. If man however, can have
this proven to him by seeing all this
when on Monday, June 1. the Walter L.
Main big shows will exhibit at Portland,
then inaeed will he open his eyes in won
der,
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-26
Cool CHARTERS.

The tranps are having hard time
OF it. The nights are cold and it is any
thing but pleasant sleeping out of doors,
and at the same time they don't want to
go to the station. Railroad men say that
the wanderers can be. seen these cool eve
nings sleeping about their fires One
man was noticed who had taken off his
coat and wrapped it around his head.
"He probably wanted to be warm In
spots" was the conclusion of the railroad
man who noticed him.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-26
A Pleasant Birthday Party.

On Friday evening last Miss Gertrude
Reidy entertained q number of her
friends at her home on Cumberland
street. the occasion being the 18th ami
versary of her birth. The evening was
spent in o very pleasant manner. the
following programme being rendered:
Piano solo. Miss Georgia Warren
Vocal solo, Miss Louise Relihan
Recitation. MIR. VIM. MoCloud
Piano duet,
Misses Alice and Gertrude Reidy
Piano solo, Miss Sadie Muliin
Vocal SOLO Miss Mamie Donerty
Reading Mr.. Dana johnson
Piano solo, Miss Rose Donovan
Refreshments were served during the
evening and the merry party departed
at an carly hour voting 1t one OF the
most delightful events of the season and
wishing the fair hostess many happy
returns
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-26
CAPTAIN JOSEPH RICHIE.
The Montreal Testimonial Formally Pre-
sented to the Old Commodore of the Al
Ian Liue.

On Saturday, the 10th inst, at the AL
exandra dock, Liverpool. in the saloon of
the steamer Laurentisn, Capt. Jos.
Ritchie, late of the Partisan, WAS forIne rly
presented with the tea and coffee service
purchased for him by his Montreal
friends and forwarded by the Lau rem tian
to Liverpool. Sir David Radcliffe, who
had been in Montreal last year, made the
presentation.
Others present were Mr. R. G. Allan,
one of the proprietors of the All an Limo;
Mr.. John Ennis, passenger traffic man.
ager; Mr.. Arthur Woods, superintendent;
Captain Watts, marine superintendent;
Mr.. Wallace, experimenting engineer;
MIR. Stewart, purser; Mr.. E. Pitts, chief
officer; Mr.. Scott, second officer; MIR.
Maxwell, chief steward, and Mr. Martin
wharflnger
The illuminated address, which accom-
panied the testimonial, was read by MT.
John Ennis
Sir David Radcliffe made some very
complimentary references to Captain
Ritchie's services. Such men as Captain
Ritchie, he said, did honor and credit to
their profession. Captain Ritohie had
given proof that he was commander IN
whose care the safety of his ship and of
his passengers could be relied upon, and
it was a source Of no small degree of
pride to them all that those valuable pro-
perties had been recognized by SO many
of the distinguished citizens of Montreal.
Captain Ritchie replied in fitting terms
He expressed deep gratitude to his Mon
treal friends to whom he was indebted
for many kindnesses He referred to the
great strides which Montreal had made
In thirty years
After some remarks from Mr.. r. G.
Allan and Mr.. Arthur Woods, the pro-
ceedipgs terminated.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-26
The Emergency Club,

On Thursday, May 81, the Emergency
club met with the president. Mrs. Jewell,
on Beckett street. A pleasant afternoon
at whist was passed and later Oh the
mem bers did>ample justice to the dainty
refreshments served by the popular host
ess. Mrs. Clark, of Gorham, N. H.,
made the members glad by her presence.
The next meeting will be on Thursday,
June 4th, at the home Of Mrs Tryon,
2S1 Cumberland street,
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-26
MARRIAGES.

IN Brunswick. Lewis H. Getchell of Topsham
and Miss Lottie Walker of Brunswick.
In Brunswick. May 20, j. w. Pencil and Miss
Hattie L. simpson.
In Thomaston. May 10. Joshua E. Mitchell
and Miss Grace Strong.
In Rockland May 10, Wilbur G. Marsh and
Eva Burkett.
IN Rumford Falls. May 1e, Herbert l.. skillin
and Miss Cora NJ. Soule.
In East Sumner May 16, Charles A. Raftor of
Mexico and Miss MaIriie L. Sampson of Hart
ford,
In saco, May 21, Harry s. Brooks of Saco
and Miss Maud M. Hutchins OF Kennebunk-
port.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-26
His Case Confined.

Yesterday morning Daniel W. Seavey,
the alleged counterfeiter, was brought
before U. S. Commissioner Bradley. At
the request of Seavey's counsel, Gen. G.
P. Mattocks, the case was continued IN
til this afternoon at 3 clock, Seavey
being put under $1,000 bonds and his
gister, Mrs. Thomas, under $500.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-26
Art Needle Work Opening.

Before leaving the city for the summer,
Mrs. H. A. Lewis will have an openi ng
of new deaf gns in art needlework at No.
267 Vaughan street, commencing Tues
day and continuing through Saturday of
this week. The ladies are all cordially in
yited to attend.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-26

school buildings be instructed to furnish
shelves for the libraries.
Mr. MCGOWAN moved that a system
of ksignal bells be supplied to the North
school.
1t was decided that Mayor Baxter, as
chairman of the city committee on pub
lie buildings, should refer the matter to
that committed
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-26
Counterfeifer,s Case Continued.

Yesterday morning, in the U. S. court.
Daniel W. Seayey was arraigned before
Commissioner Bradley charged with
eounterfeiting silver dollars. The case
was continued till this afternoon at 8
O'Clock, by request of Gen. Mattocks, who
is Seavey's counsel.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-26
The W. n. Connor Case.

In the United States court, yesterday
afternoon the case If the United States
vs.. the ship W. H. Conner, was con-
oluded. The afternoon was occupied by
District Attorney Bradbury's closing
argument. Judge Webb reserved his de-
cision.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-26
Eastman Bros. & Bancroft.
Glass of '72 p. TT. g

All members of the class Of '7s, VIII o
are interested in an excursion to the
mountains, will please meet at SO Winter
street, Wednesday evening, May 27, at
7.45.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-26
LIME: N
SUITS s..

The first of our line of Summer
Outing Suits are just in and opened.
Linen Suits-Pique Suits-Duck
Suits-Crash Suits.
The Crash is the newest, a great
fad now in the large cities, A square
inch of it is about as coarse and rough
and homely as you can imagine, but
made into a modish suit artistically
combined with other materials it is
transformed into something quite
stunning.
We will be glad to have you come
in and see these new suits whether you
intend to purchase now or not,
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-26

You may be tired of seeing those
names in our ads, but you never will
be tired Of wearing a Waist of either
make if you buy one.
Won know there is an advertising
maxim, "First get good thing-then
advertise it," That's just what we are
doing with these Waists.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-26
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
j. r. Libby.

Now we've just got the swing
and rythm of the Clearing Sale Of
Dress Goods.
mYwHE SECOND DAY PROMISES to rival the first. For
a it is the most genuine mar<-down Sale Of Dress
Goods in all our business life, nothing is spared,
everything goes at cut price.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-26

When you look, though, look
deeper than the starched and shiny
surface. Look at the material-look
at the seams-look at the stitching
look for fullness where fullness should
be. And try on the Waist, see how it
fits and feel how it feels,
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-26


Judged by all that
is essential we claim
that the Shirt Waist you
will find in our stock are
in every way superior
waists.
You all know we keep
the "Russel Lyman
Waists, and the "West
End" Waists.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-26

a.. y RENCH CASHMERE, 46 in.
q ches wide, delicately tinted
grounds having large floral
figures that seem to have just
dropped lightly on the surface and
are liable to blow off at the slightest
puff of air. For House and Tea
Gowns. Value $1,25, present price,
AGO.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-26

ca OVELTY WEAVES, mora
= V than so styles. Scotch mix
lures, Check-Plaids, Go
DC. Every possible coloring is here.
Many of them were so cts, all now
at 25c.
- HIRTY-NINE CENTS, for
q new and choice Dress Goods
that started out in textile life
not many weeks ago at 75c, So Ia
and so cts.
Scotch mixtures, English and
French Fancies, Mobairs, TwilIs, &c,
&c, twenty foot counter full Of
them, at soc.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-26
w HEN
YOU BUY
SHIRT WAISTS

Look around.
Don't buy our waists just because
we say they are the best Waists-or
because somebody else says so.
Satisfy yourself-buy the Waists you
think are best.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-08-31
Threshing Damp Grain.

1t is quite likely that much grain will
tie threshed while damp this year, as
wet weather in harvest time caused j.
to be got in before fully dry. In most
cases the grain will take less harm i'll
the bundle than out of it, says "Amer1-
can Cultivator." So long as grain was
threshed by hand, there was no danger
of the work being done while either
straw or grain were damp. 1t made the
work too hard, and the threshing was
always reserved for cold weather, af-
ter frost had thoroughly dried out both
straw and grain. When horse power
threshng machines came into use,
there was nearly as much care lnehaV-
ing the grain in good condition for
threshing. We have seen the thresher
stalled when the grain came too fast or
too damp In the large steam thresh,
ers the bundles go through all right, but
if damp, more or less of the grain GOES
into the stack The evil Of threshins
damp grain Is not confined to the loss
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-08-31
Seed Corn.


The practice is common among farm
erS, even among those the most adj
vanced, to select seed from the body
of the ear, and to discard the small
grains that grow on the tips and butts
of the ears. They do SO from the con-
viction that like produces like, and
the stronger plants should be obtained
from the larger grains. If, however,
such a practice were persevered in
from year to year, it would result in
the production of ears with few grains
Of corn on the tips or none at all, for
lne distance of full inch from the end
Of the ear. It has been ascertained
from experiment that corn produced
from the butt brains comes first in tas-
sci; that from the body grains tassels
next, and corn from the tip grains last
of ALL The difference between the pc
RODS Of tasseling will average a week
or ten days. This is natures method
of providing an abundance of pollen,
to complete the fertilization Of all the
grains on the ear. 1t may not be wise
to plant all the small grains from the
tips of the ears, as there would then be
a danger that the corn would be too
thick. This difficulty may be obviated
" running the seed through a sieve,
with meshes of suitable size, after the
corn has been shelled.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-08-31

Tumbling mustard is troublesome
weed in the Canadian Northwest prov
inces, and has recently been reported
from nine different localities in the
United States, mostly on waste lands
and city lots. It's record in Canada,
and the rapidity with which it has al
ready spread in some places in the
United States, necessitate prompt ac-
ton if it's further progress is to be
checked. The weed is found through
out the greater part of Europe, north
ern Africa and western Asia. Temper
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-08-31
Canning for Health.

1t is coming to be recognized that the
summer camping out, attended as it Of
ten is by fatigue and inconvenience
Of all kinds, adds materially to the
years stock Of vitality in those who
indulge in it. 1t is not that there is any
Improvement in the food or the manner
of cooking it, in the means of exercise
or rest, but owing to the life in the open
air.
The sunshine is a great invigorator
and the air is a rare tonic, even when
it is not perfectly balmy. So let us
get all we can OF it this summer. 1t is
Obtainable free about our own homes
TO get it easily, let there be seats plac-
ed on the piazza and on the lawn. Let
hammOcks be strung conveniently, and
at every opportunity let the work or
book be taken out and enjoyed I'M the
OPEN air, and mark the result at the end
Of ONE season.-W omnankind.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-08-31
Land Measure.

792-1OO inches, / link; 100 links, 1
chain; chain is 66 feet or 4 rods; !
rod is 161a feet; 100 square rods is /
acre, or 2OS feet S11a inches square is
one acre; 1880 square feet is l acre;
4, 4SO square yards is 1 acre; SO chains
make 1 mile; 800 rods make mile;
1,76O yards make l mile; $3.50 feet
make 1 mile; one-half mile square con-
tains 100 acres; miles square con-
tains 1850 acres; 5 acres of land meas
ures 466 feet 81 inches square; 10
acres Of land measures 66O feet square;
IS acres of land measures 8OS feet 4
inches square; 80 acres of land meas
ures 933 feet 4ss inches square; 25
acres of land measures 1,O56 feet
square
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-08-31

For 80 pounds Of beef or pork take
six gallons of water, nine pounds of
brown sugar, three ounces of saltpetre
with one ounce of soda, and after mix
ing all together heat up to the boiling
point, skimming off any impurities that
may arise. After the brine has cooled
pou- it over the meat. | have tried
the recipe myself many times, and the
meat always comes out in perfect con-
dition, and does not need freshening
to be cooked. Several years ago
bought a 20-gallon stone jar to pack
meat in, and found it much more to my
liking than a barrel. 1t cost me $3.50
which, of course, is more than barrel
would cost, but as it never leaks nor
becomes impure, and with care will
last for generations, it is cheaper than
a barrel.-EX.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-08-31

ature and moisture have not yet linz
tied it's range, and there is every rea-
son to suppose that If left unchecked
it will dispute the possession of land
with daisies, thistles and other foul
growth. This pest is biennial, after
termination resembling dandeliOn or
shepherds purse. A small part of a
Towering branch is shown at d. The
lower part of the stem bears numerous
leaves 3 to 10 inches long and / to 3
inches wide, shown at b. The nearly
white blossoms, shown at c, appear N
small clusters at the ends of branches.
Seed is usually introduced in baIed
hay, poorly cleaned seed, stock cars
or sWeepings from grain ears. The
timothy seed growers OF our Western
States should be especially active to
eradicate this pest in case it appears
in their fields. To exterminate, mCyw
the weeds below all flowers, grub out
plant and root during August, harrow
the land thoroughly at frequent inter
walls during summer, and seed with sod
forming grasses. Agricul-
turiSt.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-08-31
Guilty., ting a Fenced Garden.

Some kitchen gardens must be fenc-
ed, or destruction from straying cattle
will follow. 1t is a misfortune, how
ever, to- have a garden so fenced that
cultivation cannot take place. The
accompanying sketclb shows "a way 70
fence a small gardep, that admits of
easy and thorough cultivation. The
garden hurst be entirely in rows run
ming lengt6wise. The side fences are
permanent. The ends are panels OF
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-08-31
The ADiary.

Strong colonies protect themselves
against robbers.
DO not let the seun shine direetly Upon
tlbR hives.
Bees Matched i'm the fall will live
Through winter until spring.
ALL excess of drone comb, should be
removed from the hive.
One advantage i'm wiring foundations
lis that it will bear heavier weight of
bees.
When a considerable number of hives
are kept. seven feet each way is close
enough to place them.
Pure Italian bees, as rule, are the
easiest handled. Not only do they
sting less, butt they keep their places
on the combs better.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-08-31
Strawberry WI PIP ID c.

Strawberry WI PIP II reaTn.
Rub two pounds auNd half Of straw
berries through sieve, and add half
a pound Of powdered sugar and one
quart of whipped cre8m- Place layer
or macaTOons OF any small sweet bis
cult in % dish, add layer OF the straw
berry whip, then another layer of bis
cult, and continue alternately until the
cream is used up. Set aside in a very
cold place, or on ice, and serve in the
dish in which it is prepared. ladies
Home journal.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-08-31
CTo be Continued.)
Returned the Compliment.

The recent scandal in Berlin recalls
the story of Schweninger's appointment
as body physician to Prince Bismarck.
At their first interview the prince lost
his temper and growled: Don't ask so
many questions;' to which schweninger
replied: 'What you need is a horse doe
tor; he asks no questions" Whereupon
Bismarck scowled. and presently tugged
at the bell The doctor was in doubt as
to whether he was not to be shown out
into the street But the command was:
Fetch the doctors things from the sta
ton
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-08-31
Hints for the Housewife


Two pounds of potatoes contain as
much nufrIgnent as thirteen pounds of
turnips
Light s@ups light desserts and light
meats sIfonld have the preference in
warm weather.
Gravies, sauces and soups, no matter
how small the quantity, should be
saved TO use in Wanrming over meat,
fish on vegetables.
If y00 wish to keep cake fresh. put
a saucer of cold water in the cake-box.
The water should be renewed every
twe@ty-four hours.
When drops OF water stand ON the
outside of a pitcher the air is full OF
moisture, and change of weather for
The worse is impending.
Cheese may be kept from getting
moldy by wrapping it in cloth which
has been dipped i'm vinegar and Wrung
nearly dry. Cover the cloth with
wrapper of paper and keep in cool
place.
When the efderdown comforts or pill
lows lose their elasticity hang them
where the air and sunshine can have
full sweep at them, and in few hours
they Will be fluffy and light as when
new.
If a person is oyerheated and flushed
from the sun, it is most injudicious TO
use cold water on the face. A cloth
wrung out Of warm water should be APP
piled gently to the face. Then dry it
with soft linen towel.
The careful. conscientious housewife
will always avoid safety. She will
never let any kind of food appear over
and over again in the same guise.
Above all other women, the housewife
should have tact and discretion.
Always heat the plates on which you
are going to put hot bread. cakes or
pies. The incest, crispest pastry. il
put while hot on cold plate, will be-
come aabby and not fit to eat If the
pastry and plate get cold together. the
former will not lose it's flakineSs.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-08-31
To Prevent DENOMINATION.

A plank drag behind the cultivator'
to- smooth downs ridges and thus keep,
the soil from rapidly drying is advised
by many Investigators says Farm and.
H@Hne This is particularly important
during a drought when all the mois-
tune in the soil must be retained if pos
sibIe. Ordinary eultivating between.
the rows leaves deep depressions and.
high ridges, thus exposing double sur
face to the action OF the sun and air.:
The plank drag smooths down these
ridges, while leaving the land light
and porous. An Ohio farmer advises
rounding the edges, of the plank slight