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The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29
FENCE RAIL BICYCLE.

One Of the Most Novel of the Rapid Transit
Schemes.
Here is the oldest bicycle railroad scheme
ever heard of:
Persons travelling over the public high
way between Mount Holly and Smithville,
n. j., are startled to see men gliding by
and out of sight at high rate of speed,
down in the meadows short distance
from the public road, on what appear to be
inverted bicycles, secured in some way to
what looks very much like an uncompleted
line of fence. This is "the Hotchliss BIZ
cycle railway"
Several years ago stranger located in
Mount Holly. He told of his many inven-
tions The greatest, he said, was the BIZ
cycle railway 1t was the big thing of the
future.
There would be no right Of way to buy,
either in rural communities or cities Be-
ing senatorial, it would be out of the way
of all other traffic. The rails could be laid
on brackets extending over the street, on
awning posts and from telegraph poles and
trees in the country, and having nothing
in it's way great speed could be made over
1t for long distances
The machines were very much like an
ordinary bicycle turned upside down,
split up the middle and placed upon the
track like clothespins. In front and back
of the rider were grooved wheels about 8
inches in diameter, both resting upon a
steel rail, wedge shaped like knife blade
and almost as sharp
This was fastened to by inch plank,
securely fastened to posts at frequent in
tervals
There being but little friction or weight
propulsion was easy, requiring but slight
expenditure Of energy, and this latter and
very important element was generated
from ratchet gear and clutch levers in
stead Of pedals
Receptacles for packages and even small
"trailers'' could be added. Tandem ma
chimes with plush cushions would enable
men to take their wives and sweethearts
riding. Letters patent were to be issued
in all countries and territorial rights sold.
The scheme made hit. A company was
formed and the road put in operation. 1t
passes over wood and farm land. The
scenery is exquisite For quarter Of a
mile from Mount Holly the road is double
track. During the remainder of the dis
tance the Rancocas creek gets in the way
II times and is crossed on pilings driven
'sing1e fle."
But when the farmers want to get into
their fields and let down a strip of fence
the next luckless rider that comes along is
dumped. There has been endless wran-
Cling over the right of way.
The employees of the big machine shops
at Smithville go on the ''bike" railroad to
and from their homes in Mount Holly
But the scheme has never paid even the
cost of operation. The track is getting
rickety and sadly out of plumb. The in
ventor Disguised, has.sold out his interest
and gone to Florida. New York World.
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29

ledge of their location was preserved af-
ter their submergence
The Bahrein islands are famous for
their pearl fish 6 known ia the ancient
as to the dealers Of today. They export
pearls TO the value of from 81, 900, 900 to
81, 500, 600 annually. sA@
1t is not unreasonable to suppose that
some time in the course of centuries one
of the myriad searching pearl divers
came upon the fresh water springs, and
realized their nature ana THAR worth.
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29
Realism In Art.

Little Visitor (pointing to a large oil
painting)-Whose picture is that?
Little Hostess-She was my mamma 8
greataunt Inever heard much about her.
but I should say she was a schoolteacher.
Little Visitor-Why?
Little Hostess-See how her eyes follow
us about.-Pearson's Weekly.
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29
Protest Against the Laws Crus,tv.

In Hungary man convicted of bigamy
is compelled to live with both wives in the
same house. There are still a few bica-
lnists left In Hungary, and petition signed
by all of them has just been received ask
ing that the sentence may be changed to
IA years penal servitude Messen-
ger.
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29
MONEY TO LOAN.

On mortgages for long or short time. Parties
wishing to build, or to borrow money On real
estate security can obtain funds on favorable
terms SCARBOROUGH BROS. g. CO., SO Ia
Exchange Street. aug5dtf
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29
BEAUTIFUL HOME FOR SALE.

Most pleasantly located on Main
street, in the rapidly growing village
Of CUMBERLAND Mills, City OF Vest
brook, consisting Of a modern, nicely
arranged house, with summer kitchen,
stable for two horses, hennery, fruit
and vegetable garden, splendid cell
lar, nice drainage, living spring Of
water in the house, with SebagO COM
nectiOn. il tenant desires. For full
particulars inquire Of ALDEN GOuDY,
Cumberland Mills, Me-, or LEWIS A.
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29
FOR SALE
Forty words inserted under this head
cne week for rs cents. cash in advance. :

NOR SALE-11s story house containing
situated off Ocean ST., Woodtords, electrics
pass every half hour, good house can be Sc
cured at low price. N. 8. GARDINER, 1sb
Middle st, 20-l
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29

EOR SALE-In Yarmouth, at the corner OF
depot, a thoroughly built and well finished two
story honse and stable. with ample grounds,
including garden. This is very desirable prop
erty, the location being one OF the best in the
village. viii be sold at bargain. Apply to
CHARLES W. JORDAN, Yarmouthvillo.
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WANTED-Situation of clerk and steno-
w grapher in law office, two years expe-
rience, first-class reference. Address wv"
Press office. PSI
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nor SALE OR TO LET-The Homestead
II OF the late Thomas Quinby, near Stroud
GOOD house. on line Of street cars; 10
minutes, from Union station; perfect, drain
age; Sebago water. As fne location As
trere Is In. Deering. Apply to ANDREW
HALVES. Strcudw&ter. dec27-r
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29
WANTED-FEMALE HELP,

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for rs cents. cash in advance.
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29
MAIN SPRINGS 75C.

Genuine Waltham Resilient Mainsprngs
only Toe, warranted for one wear. M'KENNEY
the Jeweler, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS je2edtf
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29

EOR SALE-Building lots at Oakdale. The
Deerng Land Co. offer for sale on favor.
able terms desirable building lots on Forest
and Deering streets, Oakdale. Apply to CHAS.
G. ADAMS. Treas, 81 Exchange street.
je1e0wk20wk
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29

GITUATION by an American woman having
- the reputation of being a first class house,
keeper, understanding thoroughly the art Of
good cooking, a situation as housekeeper for
widower, or would go as companion for in
valid; best of city reference. Address or call
at It's FRANKLIN ST. 27-l
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29

nR. e. b. REED, scientific and magnetic
- healer, lib Free street, corner of Oak
street, Portland, Me-, treats all diseases that
flesh Is heir to. Second sight consultation
nee. ONCE hours from a. m, to u IN. p.
M, to 8 p. M, S-tf
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29

HORSE STOLEN-From the stable OF J. W.
IA Stevens, Gray, Maine. during the night OF
Wednesday, August 26th, a bay mare, $50 lbs.
weight, II years old, white hind feet and in
good condition; good harness with letter wv"
on binders; black banner wagon, with high
back seat Notify CITY MARSHAL, Port
land, Me-. or j. W. STEVENS. Gray, Me.
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29

WANTED-A capable girl to do general
w housework. References required. APP
ply at 395 Danforth street. 25-1
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29
WANTED-MALE HELP.

WANTED-A first class man to handle
W patented article Of great merit in Port
land and vicinity. To such one liberal terms
will be offered. Enquire at Room II, UNITED
STATES HOTEL. for two days. 27-l
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29

WTANTED-Two more men in our order
w department. Experience not necessary
but we require references as to honesty etc
Steady work and good pay GATELY &
OGORMAN, No. At Middle street. Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for rs cents. cash in advance.
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29
MISCELLANEOUS.

Forty words or less inserted under this
Head for ono week for IS cts. in advance.
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29

WANTED-Bright men can make 81 900 to
W to $4,000 per year selling Musical
Graphophones. Well advertised. Write TODAY
to Columbia Photograph Company, Washing
ton, d. c. 249
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29

WANTED-Immed competent male
w stenographer to go out Of the city for
three weeks. Apply to PORTLAND PACK
ING CO., 16 York street, City 26-1
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29

WANTED-About the middle of September. a
" CIR for general house-wGk.Addre &C."
Press Office. aug21tf
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29
HON. v. B. DOLLIvER, of Iowa,

HON.CLARK f. CARR, of Illinois,
will sneak at
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29

THO LET-On Commercial wharf, store for.
IL merly occupied by the late Charles P. In
graham, suitable for business or storage Also
store lately occupied by G. w. Lombard. Also
stores suitable for storage. Apply TO B. w.
JONES, 80 Commercial street. jly2ldtf
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29

WANTED-A single reliable man to tend in
w village store. middle aged man or
one untitled for hard work would answer. Must
be able to give good references. Address G.
Press Office OH
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29
FOR SAL
- AT -
oAkDAL.E.

ENoR sALE-Cneap. Now bicycle. high
IL grade, 1896 model. Must be sold cheap
for cash. Room 1, third floor, SO Exchange
street. 2o1
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29
For Sale.

II OR SALE-Five shares Portland Automatic
Scale Co. stock. Address T, o. Box 1885,
Portland, Me PSI
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29

PARTIES visiting Boston may obtain ele
u gantly furnished rooms with all modern
eGonven'enGes at low rates. IS HANCOCK ST.
oedcoA ulIlP -
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29
IF WE WANTED A CLOCK

WE Would 60 to McKenney's because he has
w more up-to-date Clocks than All the other
stores combineo. His 95c alarm clock is wax
ing up the town. Clocks, csc 10 $4,000.
MCKINNEY. The Jeweler. Monument Square
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29

NTED-SOLICITORS FOR LIFE OF
W MAJOR MCKINLEY, the next president
by Mnrat Halstead, Chauncy Depew, Foraker.
Joh Sherman and Mark Hanna with biography
Of hobart. Contains speeches and platform. <
bonanza for agents a gold mine for workers
Only $1.50, The only authorized book so per
cent. Credit given. Freight paid, Outfit free.
profitable work for '96. Address. Thh National
Book Concern, Star Building. Chicago
a as atlg6-21t
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29

LNOR SALE-Laundry, fine location, full OF
IL work, low rent. Will be sold ON reasona-
BILE terms. inquire of I. P. BUTLER, 48 Ex-
change street. 25-l
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29

The Temperature Averages 100 Degrees
in the Shade. and Ofteu Reaches 149
Degrees.
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29

The means taken for securing the wat
er, before it mingleg with the brine, are
at once simple and arduous. Divers are
sent down from boats stationed ove- the
springs. The divers invert their goat
SKIN sacks over the gushing waters, so
that the jets may enter tine bags mouths.
Eaoh bag, when filed, Is closed water
tight, and the thing Is done. These d.
vers are a numerous class, and one whose
employment never ceases. since the de.
mands of the thirsty are constant. 1t is
estimated that thousand sacks are filled
daily from the submarine wells
The sources of these springs are uD-
known. They are, perhaps. to be found
in the interior hills of Bahrein, or they
may exist in the more distant ridges of
the mainland. Anyhow. there are the
springs, and they are the salvation off the
coast. Without them the sea border
would be uninhabitable, inasmuoh as re-
peated efforts to secure water by artesian
wells, even WHEN the shuts were sunk to
q depth of half thou and feet. have
failed.
The most extraordinary part of the
whole matter is ths fact thar these wells
were ever discovered. The manner of
their finding is profound mystery. One
savant has suggested that in primeval
times the present bottom of the harbor,
where the wells are, was above the sur
face of the water. According to this the
org the springs were known when they
were thus above the sea level, and, as
the water mounted gradually know
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29

MONEY TO LOAN-On first or second mort
~; w cages on real estate, stocks. bonds,
IRE Insurance. policies or any good securit ties.
I. r. BUTLER, 4s Exchange street. IA
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29
TOILET.
Forty words asserted under this head
sne week fer rs cents cash in advance

ITO LET-Furnished rooms 142 PLEASANT
l. ST.. corner Park. PSI
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29

ITO LET-Furnished rooms with or without
board. 43 HANOVER ST. augI4-4
Two LET-On Congress street above High
Il furnished rooms with steam heatS Ad-
dress "P.,' this office. augl4-4
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WANTED.
Forty words inserted undor this head
III" week for 2b cents. cash In advance.
WANTED.

PENT WANTED-By a small family q lower
Ia tenement or small house of 6, or 8
rooms near Woodfords, must have modern con-
veniences and be near the electrics. Address
stating terms, location. ETC., P. j., Box 1876,
Portland 25-1
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29
MARRY me ARRABELLA.

A ND win buy you such a pretty ring at
"a McKenney's. A thousand of them, the bes
the largest, the prettiest stock. Engagement
and Wedding rings speciality. McKENNY
The Jeweler, Monument Square ian15ft
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29

no LET OR FOR SALE-House in western
part of the city, containing II rooms and
bath, with all modern improvements, Stable
for Or horses, etc. rare opportunity for
a gentleman to secure comfortable home in
city. For particulars apply to Real Estate
Office, 1st National Bank Building, FRIEDRICH
5. VAIL. 2O-2
The Portland daily press., 1896-08-29

ITO LET-A very large desirable front room
4 with alcoye; also large room on third floor.
Call at "a PINE ST. aug13dtf
The record-union., 1896-04-29
HOW FAvORITES ARE BEATEN.
Sensation in Racing Circles at San
Francisco.

| SAN FRANCISCO, April 2S.-A dar-
| ing and almost successful attempt to
"stop'' an odds on favorite, and thus de-
| fraud the betting public of thousands
of dollars, was detected at the Bay Dis
trict racetrack to-day, and there is a
| strong probability that the perpetrators
of the outrage may be apprehended.
In the last race on the card Frank
Philips speedy mare Marjorie, daugh-
| ter of Iroquois, was looked upon as a
| mortal cinch," and was heavily played
all over the ring. The flood of coin
which came pouring in on the favorite
caused her price to recede from Z to
> to 6 to ;, but there it stood, much to
the surprise of many shreWd horse
men, who could see no other animal in
the race. Although in grand condition
in the morning, the mare warmed up
greatly distressed, and showed signs
of having been "doped."
The officials in the stand were i'm
mediately advised of her condition
and, after some deliberation, all bets
were declared off, and Marjorie was
scratched.
Not satisfied with the condition of his
favorite, owner Philips had veterinary
make a thorough examination of the
animal. Noticing the watery condition
of one of her eyes, the surgeon inserted
probe in the nostril and was re-
warded by the withdrawal of a fine
silken sponge that had been skillfully
inserted therein, and had seriously in
terfered with the filly's breathing The
cat was now out of the bag.
| Then it was remembered that on Fri
| OG la acf
| Decision, had been afflicted in a man
ner similar to Marjorie and had fin
ished a disgusting last Decision was
brought out, and veterinary, after much
trouble, succeeded in removing a sponge
much saturated with mucus from one
of the much distressed animals nostriIs
The disclosures have created a SEN
| sation in turf circles on a par with the
notorious Little Pete episode. and a
thorough and searching investigation
| is promised
The record-union., 1896-04-29

3, south twenty feet of lot 4, and both
sides of west quarter of north half of
lot /, Sixth and Seventh; both sides of
north half of lot / and south half of
lot l, Third and Fourth north forty
feet of south sixty feet of lot 1, Second
and Third; lot {, both sides of west 1OT
feet of lot l, all of lot and north sixty
five feet of lot 3. Front and Second; east
side of north $50 feet of lot ). Fourth
and Fifth; north half of lot s, Sixth and
Seventh; lot 6 and west half of lot >.
Seventh and Eighth; east side of north
ninety feet of south 100 feet of lot >,
Eighth and Ninth; west side of lot s;
west thirty-six feet lot I. and both sides
west 100 feet of lot ). Ninth and Tenth;
west thirty feet of lot and west half
of lot g. Thirteenth and Fourteenth;
west side of lot s, Fourteenth and Fiji
teenth.
Between K and L the lots are: Lots 2
and 3 and north side of lot t. Four
teenth and Fifteenth; lot 4, west half
Of lot > and both sides of lot I. Twelfth
and Thirteenth; both sides of lot and
lots and ), Eleventh and Twelfth;
south thirty feet of lot t. Tenth and
Eleventh; west quarter of lot ) and all
of lot >, Seventh and Eighth; east side
OF lot 4 and east three-quarters of lot
,, Sixth and Seventh; west half of lot
i, all of lot ), east quarter of lot , and
west side of north 40 feet of lot l, Sec
end and Third; east sixty feet of lot
/, south forty-two feet of lot ) and both
sides of south quarter of lot 4, Front
and Second; south twenty feet of north
sixty feet of lot s, Second and Third :;
north quarter and east quarter of lot s,
Fourth and Fifth; south forty-fOur feet
of north half of lot s, Fifth and Sixth;
both sides of east half of lot D, Sixth
and Seventh; both sides of south half
of lot and west half of lot {, Seventh
and Eighth; north half of lot :, Eighth
and Ninth; north half of lot 10 and all
of lot s. Twelfth and Thirteenth; west
side of lot S, Thirteenth and Fourteenth.
Between L and Nj the lots are: Both
sides of lot /, Eighth and Ninth; all of
north side of lots | and ) and east half
of lot ., Seventh and Eighth; both
sides of east half and west fifteen feet
of lot 4, east quarter of lot >, and east
quarter of lot ,, Sixth and Seventh;
both sides of lot f. west half of lot >
and all of lot ,, Fifth and Sixth; west
half of lot ,, Fourth and Fifth; west
half of lot 4, east half of lot and south
twenty feet of lot /, Second and Third;
lot I, east 40 feet of west 20 feet
OF lot s and all of lots ; and ,, Front
and Second.
On Oak avenue, between ] and K
streets, the lots are: All the south side
of lots /. >. ) and and all the south
side of lots 3 6, Z and 8, Fifth and
Sixth streets; all the south side of lots
1 and all the north side of lots Z and s,
north side of west twenty-six and two
thirds feet of lot 6, east three-quarters
of south side of lot 3, all south side of
lot 4. Sixth and Seventh streets; south
side of west sixty nine feet of lot /
and north side of lot 6, Seventh and
Eighth streets
The record-union., 1896-04-29
GOLD IN MARIPOSA COUNTY.
Excitement Near Murpfy's Has Not
Yet Abated.

MURPHY'S, April 2S.-The excite
ment caused by the rich gold strike at
Ponies ranch few days ago has not
abated. A man who was on the ground
yesterday says he saw more gold than
he ever saw before in its virgin state.
He was shown several tomato cans full
of glittering specimens.
Years ago copper claim was worked
just few yards from the present find.
and in making excavations at that
time a large bowlder containing much
free gold was found. The copper com
pany was notified, but returned the pc
culiar reply that it was not hunting for
gold. but intended to pay careful atten-
tion to its copper possessions.
The lode now attracting attention
runs from east to west II is about six
feet in width, and is on a straight line
with the old Gambler mine, which years
ago yielded a succession of pockets net
ting its owner over 10000 The Gam
bier mine is at present being worked by
William Harper of Murphy's Grade
who on Monday last came to a chute in
his tunnel that promises to open an
other large pocket.
The record-union., 1896-04-29
CONDEMNED SIDBW ALKS.
TRUSTEES DO A WHOLESALE BUS
MESS IN THAT LINE.
Contractors VIII be Kept Busy for
Several Months in Laying New
Cement Walks.

The City Trustees have ordered some
much needed improvements that have
been hanging fire for more than a year,
and contractors will be kept busy this
summer in getting the work done with
in a reasonable time, a point which
property owners will want to take into
consideration, as there have been sew
eral cases in the Police Court within
the past year where citizens have been
arrested and pleaded that they had
made contracts for their walks, but
could not get the contractors to do the
work, as no time for the completion OF
the work had been specified in the con-
tract. Justice Davis has signified his
intention to accept no more excuses OF
the kind
West ninety feet of lot ), H and I,
Front and Second; east half of lot s,
H and 1, Second and Third; lots 6 and Z,
and west half of lot ,, II and I, Eighth
and Ninth; east half of lot 8 and lot >,
II and I, Ninth and Tenth; west side of
south three-quarters of lot s. H and I,
Tenth and Eleventh; north half of lot
10 and all of lot Z, H and l, Twelfth and
Thirteenth; east fifty feet of lot Z, II
and I, Thirteenth and Fourteenth.
Those between / and ]: North side
of lots 3 and 4, Fourteenth and Fiji
teenth: west side of lot l, Fourteenth
and Fifteenth; both sides of lot 4, Thir-
teenth and Fourteenth; west side of
north 100 feet of lot 1, Eleventh and
Twelfth lots = and ,, Tenth and Elev-
enth; east quarter of lot ,. Eighth and
Ninth; south 105 feet of lot 4, Seventh
and Eighth; east quarter of lot and
south 1912 feet of lot l, Sixth and
SEVENTH both sides of lot 1, Fourth and
Fifth south three-quarters of lot f.,
Third and Fourth; west ei2hty-five feet
of lot s. Front and Second; west twenty
feet of east sixty-five feet of lot 5,
Front and Second; south half of north
half of lot s, east twenty feet of west
forty-one and a half feet of lot 6, and
north quarter of lot 5, Third and
Fourth: east quarter of lot q and north
fifty feet of lot ), Fourth and Fifth;
east quarter of lot I, west quarter and
east three quarters of lot &, Fifth and
Sixth; west forty feet of east sixty feet
of lot 6, Seventh and Eighth; east side
of lot ). Tenth and Eleventh; west side
of lot and east side of lot 5, Eleventh
and Twelfth.
Between and K: Both sides of lot
1. Twelfth and Thirteenth; east half of
lot /. Tenth and Eleventh: west three
south half Of lot 4 and east thirty-five
feet of west fifty-five feet of lot 3.
Eighth and Ninth; west quarter OF lot