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The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29
President whitman,s New Home.

President B. L. Whitman of Columbian
university, formerly of Colby will move
into beautiful residence in Wash ingtoI
on his return In October. The bull di ne
is of white stone two Nstories and hall
high and stands on Columbian Heights,
a fashionable residence portion of the
city. The interior has been beautifully
decorated this summer and arranged
with great regard to utility and comfort.
He has brought to Washington much OF
the furniture that he had in Waterville.
some of this having descended to him
from a long line of ancestors. This aged
furniture will make harmonious
setting in the wide halls and rooms
where it will next be placed.
DR.. and Mrs. Whitman, with their two
children have heen spending the summer
at Cottage { ., Martha's Vineyard.
Postmaster General and Mrs. Wilson
have recently been tn cir guests at this
place. It is stated that DIR. Whitman will
give several dinners this winter and en-
terrain his eminent friends in Washing.
ton from whom he received lavish
hospitality last winter.
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29
RIvERToN PARK.
The Fine Display of Fireworks Will Take
Place Tonight.


This evening that grand display of fire.
works that was to have been given on
Thursday evening last but was postponed
until tonight owing to the weather, will
he seen at Riverton Park. The manage,
ment has made arrangements with the
firm of 81. H. Tilton & Co. of Boston
for this exhibition and it will be worthy
OF the reputation of the firm. Not only
will there be Roman candles and rockets
in abundance, but the display of sci
pieces will be something exceedingly
beautiful. You can't afford to miss this
great attract n. The railroad will fur
nish ample facilities for all who desire to
visit the Park both afternoon and even
ing and take in this grand event.
The Boston Concert Company will also
be heard in their repertoire of classical
and popular music. Mr.. Greedy. the
manager, is Portland boy, and he has
very fine quartette in his charge.
Messrs. Martin, Calderwood and Edwards
have delighted thousands this week both
Apollonis, the midget is nightly and
daily enoored for her delightful oornet
playing, and BaIbrigan's illusion feats
are just. the thing to please the children.
Go out this afternoon, take sail up
the beautiful Presumpscot, and have one
of Mr.. Smiths delicious lunches at the
Casino.
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29
THE GRAND TRUNK.
The New Elevator and the stockyard

The New Elevator and the Stockyards.
Mr.. j. S. Metcalf of Chicago the enqi-
neer in charge of the erection of the new
Grand Trunk elevator, arrived in the
city yesterday and is experimenting the
taking of the final soundings for the new
structure preparatory to letting the con-
tract. The contract will be let In few
days after which work will be begun i'm
mediately. A crew of surveyors was also
at work laying outlines for the building
of new tracks for the elevator. Mr..
Metoalf will remain in the city several
days.
A trade was closed yesterday between
the Grand Trunk railway and Mr.. j. H.
Knowles by which eight acres of land at
East Deering, the lot next the rendering
works. passes into the hands Of the rail
road company. 1t is understood that
work for the erection of stock yards will
be begun on the newly acquired property
at once
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29
DEATHS.

In this city, Aug. %, Ormanda M. youngest
child of Fred and Alma f. Howard, aged mos.
10 days.
Funeral Sunday afternoon at 2 O'Clock from
parents residence. No. 80 Burnham street.
Burial private.
Bar Mills.
Funeral at her late residence on Monday at
p. m.
In Boston, Aug. 81. VIM. W. Noyes. aged So
years, 8 months.
Funeral Sunday afternoon at o'clock from
the Pleasantdale Chapel, South Portland.
In Westbrook. Aug 20. William Valentine
Harmon, aged 76 years.
In scarboro. Aug. 25, Mrs. Mary E. Wood.
aged 80 years.
LII Casco. Aug %. Mrs. ElviralEdwards. aged
55 years, 2 months.
In Brewer, Aug. %. Capt. Richard Winslow.
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29
Al ong the Water Front.

The three masted schooner Olive T.
Whittier has completed taking on her
load of lumber from j! H. Hamlen &
Son, and will sail for the West Indies to-
day.
The schooner yachts Alert and While
Away, whioh have been laying in the
stream. for several days, have sailed to
the westward.
The black schooner yacht Republic
and the yawl Michael also sailed yester-
day morning.
There is some talk of the Portland
Yacht Club making fall club cruise
On Friday, September 4. to last until
September 9TH. The matter will be
definitely decided at the regular meeting
on September 2.
The l. E. R. and Thalia will sail off
race today il the weather is favorable
Each Of these yachts have now won SEQ.
ond position twice and today's race will
decide which yacht is entitled to SEQ
ond money in the third heat.
The only fish arrival of any couse-
quence yesterday. besides large num-
Der of small boats, was the Gloucester
schooner o-Forty. which brought in
Is sword fish. Next week it is expected
that many large fares will arrive on
large schooners.
A large scow sailed down to Long ISL
and yesterday having on board material
with which to build cottage for George
C. Dunn of Westbrook. The outage
will be erected on the eastern end of the
island.
The revenue cutter Woodbury. has re.
turned from cruise to the Eastward.
The oil steamer Maverick arrived yes
terday forenoon with cargo of oil and
vailed in the afternoon, having discharged
In very quick time.
The scow on which the hosting engine
was placed and which was anchored
where the work on theinew light house
ut Spring Point ledge is going on,
sprung aleak yesterday and was towed
10 the city for re- pairs. This will not de.
lay the work on the light house to any
extent as a big raft is anchored over the
ledge and from this the work can be
continued until the scow is able to re-
turn.
The bark Ella, which has been lying
at Central wharf for several weeks wait
ing for charter. sailed yesterday for
Apple River, N. s., and load there with
lumb her for Rosario.
The schooner Mary Palmer sailed yes
terday for Louisburg and will load again
with coal for this city.s
Three other sohooners are on their
way here from Louisburg with coal. One
of these will go to the Maine. Central,
one to the Grand Trunk and the other
to the Portland Rolling Mills.
The famous racing cutter Gloriana, .,is
at anchor in the harbor.
The coasting trade is very quiet at
present. Freights are very scarce and
pIices low.
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29
MARRIAGES..

In this city, Aug. Of, by Rev. Geo. d. Lindsay,
John A. Logan and Miss Julia A. WEIGH, both
of Portland
In this city, Aug. %. Prof. Lee Hunt of Dur
ham, Mass, and Miss Mary Martin OF Portland.
In Westbrook, Aug. 26, Norman ]. Sterling
and Miss Maude Hart
In Saco. Aug 81, Eugene M. Cousins and Miss
Mildred 81. Patterson.
In Biddeford, Aug. 20, Dennis o. Neil and Miss
Ida Pillsbury.
In Belfast, Aug. "A, Alexis E. Gross and Lizzie
E. Kimball OF Swanville.
In Passport, Aug. IS. Edwin E. Evans and
Miss Alice McGlincby.
Miss Josephine Hoyohe Both Of Brewer ana
In Winnegance. Aug. 26, William E. Puring-
ton of Brooklyn and Miss Carrie II. Parks
In Ellsworth. Aug. 20, VIM. G. Titus and Miss
Annie Woodward.
In Brewer, Aug. 26. Arthur D. Smith and Miss
Laura r. Smith. both of Brewer.
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
Shea in Rep ertoire.

Thomas e. Shea is now regarded py
theatrical authorities as enc OF the pest
attractions in the country. He has not
had losing season since he commenced
his starring career, and each year VIII
nasses decided improvement both In
his art and his bank account 1t Is an
nounced thar this will be his last season
at popular prices. He has been urged to
star next season at regular prices by
friends who claim, that since his ability
,s on par with that of Regular Price
Stars. " he is entitled to the same rates of
admission. Several new mem bers have
been added to MIR. Shea's company this
year, and it isl now in better condition
than ever before. MI. Shea will be seen
at the Portland theatre in the following
plays: Thursday evening, "The Man Of
Wars Man. Friday evening, DR.. Jeykell
and Mr.. hyde; Saturday matinee, The
Red Light and Saturday evening, "The
Shares of New York.
Mr.. Morrison's fame in the role of
Mephisto in Faust extends throughout
the leng6h and breadth of the land,
and his appearances are looked
forward to by theatre goers
among the most important of the amuse-
ment season. This year he is winning
new laursls in play that gives him IN :
restricted latitude for the display of the
unusual dramatic power with which he
iss favored. 1t is named 1.-THE Indian"
and. will produced on the second evening
of Mr.. Morrison's Portland theatre en-
gagement. The dates August / and
September i, next Monday and Tuesday.
Note.
The ups and downs of operatio life are
illustrated By the fact that Sir Augustus
Harris lost $50, 600 on his first seson with
the DeRezkes, but won 1T all back the
second while during subsequent sea-
son, on turnover of $500, 600, the re-
eeipts just balanced the expenditures
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29

There are no trips down the bay that
are deservedly more popular than those
which are taken by the Steamer Made
leine. There will be two of these taken
down the bay over the Falmouth Fore
side route on Sunday, August 80, leaving
at 10 in the morning and at 2. in the
afternoon. Those who go in the morning
oan take the Steamer Phantom at Free
port for Harpswell Centre and return in
the afternoon; or can remain at Gem
Cottage. Freeport, where an excellent
dinner can be had for so cents. The
season is fast drawing to close and
there will be but few opportunities to take
these delightful excursions.
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29
seYenth Maine ohioers.

At an adjourned meeting of the stock
holders of the Seventh Maine regiment
Building association at Long Island
these officers were elected:
Presidential. A. Nickerson.
Secretary-Hir IRAN Ellis.
Treasurer-C. Fl. Waterhouse.
Direotors-A. A. NickeIson, W. D..
Hatch, Eben True. George f. Hunt, W.
Fl. Motley.
Managing Director-A. A. Nickerson.
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29
Deering Schools.

The Deering schools will begin Mon
day, September 18th.
Miss Myra J. Perry has resigned as as
sistant in Deering High school and Miss
Evelyn M. Whitman of WatervilIe, a
graduate of Colby, succeeds her.
Miss Lydia W. Jones of Riyerton
teacher of the Mason Corner school. has
resi- gned to accept position in the But
Ter school, Portla nd. Her place will be
filed for the coming season by Miss Lucy
E. johnson Of Stroudwater.
Miss Nina e. Titus has been eleoted
teacher of the Intermediate school at
Onkdale.
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29
Lessons on the violin.

We invite our readers. who desire in
struotion on the violin, to peruse the nd
vertisement of MT. Charles Grimmer in
our paper today. 1t seems unnecessary
to.call attention to Mr.. Grimmer's supe.
rior qualifications as teacher. He has
stood at the head of the yiolinists in
this state for many years, and his or
chestra has attained more than passing
reputation. His terms are moderate.
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29

Portland. Aug 20, 1896
TIME problem Of
Il keeping sleeves
up and in shape
seems to be solved by the
light, airy, graceful sleeve
extenders, which do this
very thing perfectly.
They are made Of cam
brio or muslin, plain or
trimmed a little, also of
fibre paper and hair cloth.
They are very inexpen.
sive, fit into any sleeve,
are quickly adjusted and
are no discomfort to the
wearer. Every variety
of sleeve extender that's
been invented is here at
the Innings counter.
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29

The mems Handker-
chiefs at two for 25c
continue to astonish
everybody. They are
pure linen of ample size,
hemstitched. Thousands
of dozens have been sold
here and the sale goes on
unabated.--.X is a qYeat
moneys avo1th.
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29

j
If you wear black
gloves at all, "a package
of "Glovina" is indespen-
sible. Glovina makes
black gloves soft and
glossy, restores the black
to the worn places and
seams which show white,
is easily applied, dries
quickly and will not rub
off. I5c at the Glove
counter.
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29
Bryan g. sewal1 Club.

These officers Of the Bryan and Sewall
club have been elected:
Virgil G. Wilson.
Vice President-Ward /, Charles f.
Guptill; Ward 2. John B. Kehoe; Ward
8, William H. Jeffrey; Ward 4, John L.
Braokett; Ward 8, Levi GIeenleaf; Ward
6, George r. McQuillan; Wars z, Thomas
J. WEIGH.
Seoretary-James 81. O'Brion.
Treasurer-Edmund j. Young.
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29

A novelty in today is
a fine, sheer null Hand
kerchief in all the deli
cate shades of blue and
pink, and yellow, also
white the edges border
ed with fine lace an inch
wide in a variety of pat
terns--25c.
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29
NOTICE..

on and after Sept. 1, 1896, the business
of the South WATERFORD Grain Co., will pass
out of our control. All bills due said com
made made previous to above mentioned date are
payable to or by the undersigned.
(Signed.) WILLIAM PRAY,
aug29d3t JAMES P. O'BRlEN.
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29
BLACK DRESS GOODS.

There pieces silk and WOOL all wool,
and wool Black Goods Today make the liberal offer
Hathaway Stock staple
goods
Any Dress Pattern purchased out of this line of Black Dress
Goods will return to you ONETHIRD of the of the
purchase money. ao4sY-aJ
Prices marked plain figures This line of Henrea
Serges, Brocades, Armures Mohairs Cheviots,
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29

A few swinging Pi-
azza Chairs are still LETT
in the basement. They
are bulky and take up
room that we need for
other things. To be rid
of them quickly we'll
take $2.oo a piece for
them. There's a good
part of the season still
left to use them in. but
at this price you can af-
ford to buy one and store
it in the attic till another
summer. Not more than
half a dozen left.
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29
HATHAWAY & BROWN STOCK

G. B a m
pair B Cxasw blu an
pair. fC oCorata
socosuud and
Figures is
H. H.
BIZ @ Wrappers Fancy Lawn made lace Sizes 81
wrapper
with f" Sl5O H. Rs 1925
Bspna$ h pr
fgusb Regular
ar
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29
FOR the BOYS.

BOYS SCHOOL SUITS. Are you
fully prepared with a good serviceable
suit for the boy to wear to school? This
is most unusual opportunity for you to
buy and save. This Hathaway & Brown
stock must be sold at once.
Boys $500 School Suits. For Friday
and Saturday $s.s9 each.
Boys Balbriggan Drawers, in blue
angola and Jaeger grey, sizes 20 to 81, rs
and SOC quality. Only f3c pair.
BOYS cream color jersey sweaters, Csc
quality, SC each.
Boys Negligee Shirts, black and white
stripe, I3c each, sizes Is to al.
SHIRT WAISTS.
The Mothers Friend. none better
made. Buttons cannot be torn off in
washing OF wearing, SOC quality, per-
Gale, sizes II, - and 10. During this
sale 39c each.
Mothers Friend, laundered, sizes 8, A.
S, 6, 7, s. 10, u and 10, 69c each.
Black Cheviot Blouse Waists, sizes A,
5, 6, Z. 8 and 9, SOC quality, soc.
White Fauntleroy Waists, deliberately
trimmed with hamburg, at Greatly
Reduced Prices,
Boys extra heavy tan ribbed hose,
25c quality, sizes 81, and 81 only. For
SC pair about one-third the actual
value.
Boys White Duck Pants, csc pair.
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29
FOR the GIRLS.

Children's school REFER jackets. One
lot of novelty. brown mixed jackets,
pointed collar, gilt buttons, most all
sizes. $500 garment for $l.9s.
One lot light tan REFERS, velvet collar,
large buttons, $500 garment. For
$l.9s.
About 45 garments in all, 8 or of a
style, and we shall make a sweeping
reduction in the entire lot. Just the
weight for fall, and every one this sea-
sons's style.
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29

The Weather today
Is likely to be
fuir
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29

OWEN, MOORE & co
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29

asmanne but mrk
yard
qaiysn dhwhhaa aluminium
Pm
Gan,N
Necds Black
Trimming all at less than
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29
SUITS.

One linen outing suit, aged 10 years,
regular price $3.9S. Now $2.I9.
One red cotton cheviot suit, age I
years, trimmed with white braid, white
stripes round skirt, pieces, jacket, vest
and pants. For $1.9S.
Linen Color Cheviot Jackets trimmed
with white embroidery, deep fancy
pointed collar, sizes to years, marked
to SLID.
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29

Children's Drawers, good muslin,
hem and tucks, sizes 1 to 6 years, 15c
pair.
Children's colored border hemstitched
handkerehiefs, &c each.
Children's black Cashmere gloves, 25c
quality, for 16c pair.
Windsor Ties, pure silk, 25c quality,
for 12 Lee.
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29

One case extra large size While Blan-
kets, $500 quality, for $1.25 pair.
Special Bargains in Linens.
CORsRTs.
One lot Black Sateen corsets, an extra
fine quality, at SOC. Sales price 29c
pair.
SUMMER iCORSETS.a sizes is, %, Is,
20, n. % and 20, for 29c pair, SOC quail
ity.
CORSET CLASPS, hook, for SC
pair.
DRESS SKIRTS.
Fancy novelty in changeable and
stripe effects; lined with percaline,
faced with velveteen; at SS.9S skirt for
$2.9S.
a7eemeQ ayJis
TOILET GOODS.
Puritan Dental Cream, 25c quality, for
Ice.
Shellingburg's Shampoo Powder Zoe.
Texas Compound, for extracting
grease and paint from silk and wooden
fabrics, regular price Csc, sales price &c
bottle.
One full pound of imported CASTLE
Soap for Sc.
Lavender Salts, reliable make, Sc.
Red Seal Almond Cream excellent.
15c.
Balsam Tolu Toilet Soap, containing
buttermilk and witch hazel, s cakes for
&c.
Colored tissue paper, 2 sheets for lie.
Sheet music, popular airs, 4c sheet.
Good quality writing paper, 71-2o
| box.
is marked at a bargain.
Dol Challies, 19c. Just half price
city Suitings, double fold, all wool
Gilt Belts, 15c. Leather Belts a
n
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29
SA TURDAY
FORENOON

We shall offer
big drive in Ladies Fine Lawn and
Linen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-18
BUNGRF JURORS PLEA AT4ILS.

The trial Of John Garland a bartender In Finne-
gans saloon al Amsterdarn-ave. and One-hundred-
snt-second-st., who was accused or selling liquor
last election day within the limits prescribed by
the law while voting I'm progress. was resumed
before Recorder GoT yesterday, IN Part !. General
Sessions and resulted in disagreement OF the
jury and the discharge OF the prisoner.
Shortly after the jury had retired they reap
peared stated that they could not decide on YER
die; and asked TO be discharged. Recorder Golf
refused their request and told them 10 return and
Try 10 agree Foreman Jacobs then approached the
railing IL hesitating way and asked: can l
speak Your Honor
No" SAID the Recorder; you must 20 back 10
the JuryrOom.
But. Your Honor" pleaded the foreman. Il m,
swfully hungry: ere all hungry; haven't had
thing since o'clock this morning me
palhOs Of this plea failed 10 move the Recorder
ard the Jury fled sadly Of the room.
a few minutes later thu Recorder reltnted. anu
the jury were recalled and set free Garland s
counsel then moved that he be discharged on his
own recognizance and he was allowed 10 20
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-18
SILVER VALUES Az ISSUE ~ Court.
TIE EFFECT or THE POLITICAL AGITATION on
THE REAL ESTATE MARKET

TIE EFFECT or THE POLITICAL AGITATION on
THE REAL ESTATE MARKET
In the Supreme Court al Special Term Thurs
day before Justice Slower motion was made by
the trustees. Of the Chesterman estate 10 pos pone
the sale in partition OF about twenty parcels OF
estate worth about $1,000 until fall. on the
ground that July is d dull season OF the year TO
realize fair market values. r.. j. Worcester and
John VI. Gardner. counsel for the heirs. In OPP
posing the motion and insisting immediate
sail. submitted aftidavits among others being those
OF William NJ Ryan and 5. De Walltearss. the Well
known real estate appraisers and auctioneers. In
which the atlantis emphatically declare oath
that the great agitation Of the silver issue will
disturb the real estate market and values this fall
s 10 make IL highly desirable to dispose OF real
tate holdings at present. before the crisis comes
In view OF the fact that Mr. Ryan has interest
In the estate involved. and that he has been for
many years and now is. one OF the most prominent
and active real dealers brokers and experts
I'm the city. having acted ohciasy as auctloneer In
The sale OF many millions OF dollars worth Of real
ssfat. in this city his sworn statement In court t.
~ Interest a. a bit OF campaign literature. The
,,o,Irf reserved its decision.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-18
FINE DISPLAYS or OUTDOOR Fruit.

The prevalling hne weather has enabled outdoor
,r,i,d.ti.rs IN this city TO make exceptionally
ha,dsone and extensive displays o. their tempting
md toothsome vlands Falaiaole pums Of rich
nurple and variegated coors. rOsy-cheeked peaches
a,d nears. luscious oranges OF golden hue. sweet
nineapples. plump bananas Of delicate flavor and
,har .asouable fruits both domestic and foreign,
are profusely exhibited daily.
rhetr consumption by transient customers IL ex-
..aiingly large Keepers OF open-air fruitstands
"a nusbcart pedlers are thereby thriving in their
49, a nd lavlng by large sums or money 10 toe
TAI Tau 49, the cold and stormy times which fire.
tne n,ly seriously Interfere with and sonnet times
s,r,nete SUSPENSION Of their precari0us bust
az az ~, MANY DAYS The activity OF the OPEN
,rsde mas gladdened the wholesalers by stnulating
- vvholesale market, which IL 50 sensitive thar
tr,ng smells of unfavorabe weather IL perceptlpiy
at 1900 nv the falling OF In the demand from oct-
door dealers.