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ng a general cargo for Pembroke and

Ing a general cargo for Pembroke and
PASSPORT
. At 10 O'Clock last night the tug A.
Demarest took the schooner Andrew
Adams, which has been repairing at the
marine railway on tow for Booth bay
Harbor where the Adams will load with
Zoe. The Adams will then tow back to
this port and complete her cargo by tax
ing deck load of lumber after which
she will sail for Dem erara.
The steam yacht Formosa sailed yester-
day afternoon for Bar Harbor and a
cruise to the eastward.
Over $500 spiles will be driven in and
about the Grand Trunk docks this sum-
mer. These spiles come from the north
ern part Of New Hampshire mostly, and
are all of hard wood. The work of build
ing the extension to No. wharf Is pro-
crossing rapidly.
Superintendent Sohlums of the Dix
Island Granite Company which has TAX
en- the contract to build the Spring Point
ledge light house, is now prepared to be-
gin work. The company has purchased
several scows and boats and yesterday by
their aid. after several days. work, To-
Gated exactly the place on which the light
is to be built. Il is likely. however, that
active operations will not begin until the
first Of next week. All Of the sand which
which Is to be used in this work will be
obtained along tho Saoo river and
brought to the desired plaoe by means
Of scows.
N. E. Gordon, the diver. spent yester-
day afternoon repairing and strengthen
ing the lnooring of Mr.. Cates's schooner
yacht, which lies off the Portland Com
pany's Works when not In use. The
moorings had dragged for some distance
during last winters storms and a diver
was required 10 repair them.
The old Weeks mansion on India
street, just above the building used by
the Allan Steamship Company as it's
winter Office, has been sold by the Grand
Trunk railroad. who owns the property,
to Mrs. Stafford, who is tearing the
building down and hauling 1t away.
This old landmark, as nearly as can be
ascertained, over $50 years ago. and was
occupied by the Weeks family since its
erection up to few years ago. Where
it stood just above the Grand Trunk de.
pot was once she fashionable street of
Portland and in that vicinity lived many
Of the oity's richest families. The house
in which Longfellow was born is not a
stones throw away, and the birth place
of the Hon. IT. B. Reed is only few
doors above on the same street.
The old Weeks house was strongly
built. Its beams were of solid white oak
| and III every room was large fire place,
pig enough to take in four-foot log.
The Grand Trunk owns nearly all of the
property in this vicinity and Is grad
| ually clearing the old buildings away,
preparatory, it is supposed, to erecting
a. handsome new depot on the spot some
dav
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Ladies' Separate Skirts.

We have made up. as special orders,
custom made, some Of our imported Nov
city Silk and Wool Dress Goods, into
skirts. They are very fine materials,
and the skirts are marked at price that
cannot possibly buy the material, "a. 90
each.
One lot Duck Skirts in white, also
brown and green mixtures, 81. SO each.
one lot figured Mohair Skirts, lined
with rustling cambria velyeteen faced,
only So. 9S each.
Black figured Mohair Skirts In finer
grade than above, only So. 9s.
In this lot there are black f1ugred mo-
hair, plain black mohair, fancy novelty
skirts in medium and light colors, silk
and wool mixtures, marked to sell at
$500, 800 and $500. All at one price,
Navy Blue Serge Skirts, $4.9S eacn.
Wide Vale Granite Cloth Skirts, fine
quality, s6.5o each.
Black Satin Brooade Skirts, $9.9s.
These are well made and a fine hang
ing line of skirts and were made to sell
for at least one-third more than we have
marked them.
LADIES' CAPES. We have only few
Ladies' Capes left, in black, tans, and
navy blue, which have been selling at
IS. 90 to $15.CO. Your choice from this
lot OF this seasons styles high grade
capes. for So. 90 each.
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neCkWear.

One lot Changeable Taffeta Ribbon
Collars, with large DOW on back, In pret-
ty oolorings, regular price 75o, Saturday
SOC.
One large Black Velvet Sailor Collar,
trimmed with whits insertion, regular
price, 81. so, Saturday So. 98
One fancy shape black velvet sailor
collar, trimmed with insertion and edge,
regular prioe IS. so, Saturday $500.
One small lot of Surah Silk Sailor Col
lars, cream, brown and black, trimmed
with insertion, regular price 1925. Sat-
urday S1.25 each.
Moire Silk Sailor Collars, brown,
cream and black trimmed with inser-
tion, regular price Sl.25, Saturday 75c.
One lot Leather Belts, inch wide,
cream blue, navy blue and black. Regu-
lar price SOC, Saturday $50 each.
Every 25o Windsor tie in stock Satur-
day u 100 each.
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Furnishings.

SHIRT WAISTS. For every taste,
every purse, stylishly made, pretty pat
terms, each one an extraordinary bargain.
Grass linen, dimity, lawn, percales, i'm
ported gingnam and fancy cotton ma
terials, with attached also non-attaohed
collars.
SOFT WAISTS. in white and fancy
lawns, some deliberately trimmed with
embroidery. AL this seasons styles
and make,
AT THE LOWEST PRICES POSI-
BILE.
LADIES' LINEN COLLARS AND
CUFFS. White linen collars, in several
Of the very latest shapes, In high and
low cuts.
CUFFS in the straight link cuffs, also
tuin over cuffs.
TIES Of the very latest shapes, strina
ties, band bows. stock bows. teok ties,
the tied windsor and the stock collars in
linen, also satin and fancy silks.
RIBBON COLLARS. Linen sailor
collars and chemisette vest fronts In liu-
en-, crash and muslin, with stock collars
attached.
BELTS in leather, colors. tans, browns,
greens, blues, garnet, black and white,
10, a5 and 600. A full line of Silk Belts.
OSTRICH FEATHER BOAS, chiffon
collars. also black chiffon ruching by the
yard.
GLOVES. Special Offering this week.
HANDKERCHIEFS. Pure linens,
initial hemstitohed pure linen initial,
hemstitched. unlaundered pure linen,
hand embroidered in corners, hem
stitched. unlaund cred Swiss embroidered,
hemstitohed. All ct 10 1-ec each. Bet
ter grades at $50, 81 l-2o, SOC to sl.25.
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The New Theatre.a

A meeting of the directors of the new
theatre corporation was held yesterday
afternoon. Only routine business was
transacted, but it was shown that the
work of preparing the ground for the
theatre was progressing favorabiY and
other matters were also satisfactory. Ia
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ALI AT One Half the
Regular Price.
Grand shirt Waist Sale

of medium and high grade qualities, all
colors, all styles. made by the very best
Shirt Waist manufacturers in tho coun-
try with Numbered collars and cuffs, also
the soft collars and cuffs.
1t will pay you to buy for another sea-
son, as great many are doing. There is
no garment worn more popular than the
Shirt Waist, and you cannot have too
many.
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|eWeIry.

Belt Pins, Belt Buckles. Waist Sets,
Link Buttons, Cuff Buttons. Watch
Guards, Stick Pins. Hat Pins, Hair Pins,
in all kinds Leather Belt fasteners
Purses, Pocket Books, Chatelaine
Bags, Bicycle Chatelaines.
Veilings and Ribbons in large variety.
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BRIEF JoTTlNGs.

New doors are being put III the chemi-
cal house.
George P. Cady, whose leg was broken
at the July 4th Efire, Is -out again with
his leg in plaster cast.
The contract to furnish coal for the
engine houses has been aW arded gRandall
& McCallister at 50. 25 per ton.
An extra edition of the Boston Herald's
superb portrait of ex-Gov. VIM. E. Rus
sell is now ready and copies are obtaina-
bic at all news stands.
Another grand concert will be given by
Chandle IS band next Sunday afternoon
at the Casino, Willard. A rare treat is in
store for those who attend. Cars leave
Monument Square every fifteen minutes.
The day was superb yesterday. There
was brisk northwest wind, and the day
was like early September.
There was no session of the municipal
court yesterday morning, not an arrest
having been made for "a hours.
Patrick Foley, whose attack of SUM-
stroke was mentioned. in yesterdays is
sue. died during Wednesday night at the
Maine General hospital.
Mr.. J. E. Robbins mad to have the in
dex finger of his right hand amputated
at the first joint at the Maine General
hospital. A trap door fell on it and
crushed it, Mr.. Robbins. is clerk at the
Park hotel.
Vincent Arsenault, aged "a years, was
assisting in unloading some car rails
from wagon OF Forest avenue, Deer
ing, yesterday afternoon when rail fell
on his arm and fractured the limb He
was taken to the Maine General hospital.
He lives at Saocarappa.
The heavy showers that fell during
Wednesday night were very grateful to
the farmers.
The upper end of Green street is being
work there yesterday.
Lit. George Hamilton. q. s. A., ar
rived in town last evening and is the
guest of his father, Superintendent
Hamilton OF tina Maine Central.
The continued nuisance case of Mr.
Nixon, the proprietor of the soap factory,
will come up in the municipal court to-
day.
Misses. Rice AKA Tarbox to Sing at Frye
burg.
Miss Henrietta ID. Rice AMI Miss Ida
King Tarbox have been engaged for July
80 and 31st, to sing at the entertainment
on the Chautauquan grounds at Fryeburg
on those days. The programme will be:
THURSDAY, JULY 80, AT4P. M.
Solo-Norwegian Song, Loge
Miss Talbox
Solo-I4a Serenata, Fosti
Miss Rice.
FRIDAY, JULY 81, AT 4 P. NJ.
Duet--Hark to the Mandolin, Parker
Misses Tar box and Riue.
Solo-''My Native Land, Hawley
Miss Rice.
AT 7.30 p NJ
Duet-Hark, Hark, My Soullas Shelley
Misses Rice and Tarbox.
Solo-Parla, Audite
Miss Tarbox.
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COrsots.

800 is small price for good fitting
CORSET, but our 800 corset has no equal
In fit, quality of material and finish. 1t
is made by Weingarten Brothers, makers
of the famous W. B. Corset, which we
claim are the best fitting and wearing
corsets in the country. We have the
different lines at 75c, s.. 90, 90. ST. 3d. s175
up to s2.75.
ONE GENTS Sic BICYCLE, which
we shall sell to the first customer who
comes to-day for s55.
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We have at our side entrance chain
for securing your bicycle while shopping.
We have full line Of mems bicycle hose,
ladies' bicycle leggins. ladies' bicycle
suits, ladies' bicycle belts with pocket
book. ladies' bicycle ohatelaines bags,
mems leather belts, ladies' bicycle COR
sets, cyclists savonette soap sheets, an
antiseptio pure leaf toilet soap, made
from the famous Spanish root soap, In
dispensable to cyclists.
All the most popular makes of toilet
waters. powders. soaps. tooth powders,
perfumes, witch hazel, nail and tooth
brushes, hair brushes and combs, etc.,
summer reading, novels by some Of the
best authors at TO loo eaoh.
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.nrrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup"

N1rs. WInbIoWs SOOtHIHg syrup
Has been used over Fifty Years by millions OF
mothers for their children while Teething
with perfect success 1t soothes the child,
softens the gums, allays Pain, cures Wind
Collie, regulates the bowels, and is the best
remedy for Diarrhoea whether arising from
teething or other causes. For sale by Drug
gists in every part OF the world. Be sure and
ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. 20 cts.
bottle.
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No well regulated household should be with
out bottle of DR. Siegerts Angostura Bitters,
the celebrated appetizer.
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White Muslin Underwear,

We have had some big selling in this
department. and shall continue to offer
as great inducements, especially in brok-
en- lots, to clean up the stock, prepara-
tory to our annual midsummer sale.
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GentIenlen's White Shirts.

The famous SENATOR" custom
made and tailor fitting, long and short
bosom, long and short sleeves, open and
closed 'front.', for fat men, tall men, slim
men and short men. Price 900 each,
unlaundered.
The FOREST CITY, Coo.
The PORTLAND PRIDE, Soc.
The CUMBERLAND, 800.
SPECIAL-Men's Seamless Hose in
oolors and black, 100 pair
Mems Cashmere Hose, TO pair, or
pairs for 500.
Mems Summer Acknowledged
lawn Ties, for Csc. -
Ladies' Night Robes.
So mare neck, round neck. empire style
V neck, etc., etc. Trimmed with hand
some embroideries, tuoks, etc. Your
choice from this lot for 73o each.
Odd sizes in Corset covers, at special
prices.
Ladies' Jersey Underwear In low neck,
sleeveless--low neck, short sleeves-high
neck, long sleeves in all qualities.
At Special Prices for Friday and
Saturday.
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Hosiery and Underwear.

Ladies' Jersey Vests, low neck and
sleeves, low neck and short sleeves, high
neck and short sleeves. high neck and
long sleeves in all the different grades,
ITO qualities for IL 1-2c.
B $50 qualities for 17c.
27e qualities for $50.
900 qualities for $780,
HOSIERY in all grades, regular and
out sizes, plain and drop stitch, plain
and black and fancy boot patterns, opera
lengths.
Every number better value than ever
before offered at the same prices.
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Baby cried,
Mother sighed,
Doctor prescribed: Castoria!
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ChI|dren's Bonnets.

A fine line of Children's Bonnets in
muslin and lawn, which we shall mark
at REDUCED PRICES for this sale.
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Dress Goods.

MoHAIR DRESS GOODS, bought to
sell at 400. special for Friday and Sat-
urday, acc yard.
Cyclists.
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THE PRESS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY.
Owen. Moore s. Co.
Larrabee
Eastman Bros. & Bancroft.
j. 4. Libby.
Hooper. Son s. leighton.
Lamson, Homer 81 Co.
Halifax Carnival.
Nj. SteineTt & sons GO.
Palmer Shos Co.
ADJUSTMENTS.
Gala Day-Peaks Island.
New Wants, To Let, For Sale, Lost Found
and Similar advertisements will be found under
their appropriate headson Page 6.
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The Ha|f-Price Sale
OUR CLOAK ROOM

is keeping our clerks in that department
very busy. The assortments are complete
now, but will not remain SO long. We
must clear this room of It's present stock
by the middle of August, the reason Of
this great sacrifice Half Price Sale.
Ladies' Wrappers, Ladies' Skirts, Ladies'
wool, duck and linen Suits, Chtldren's
Suits, Children's Refers, Ladies' Inside
Skirts and Pettiooats. Duck Dress
Skirts and Ladies' Capes and Jackets,
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GOING OUT
OF THE
Ladies' Macintosh
BUSINESS.
As we have no room to keep this line
of goods, wo shall close out the entire
stock.
A One Days HaIf-Price Sale.
Every garment to be sold at exactly
one-half the marked retail price.
Regular Half

Regular Half
Price. Pri CO
SO. so Ladies' Macintosh, S1.25
$500 Ladies' Macintosh. S. 90
$7.0c Ladies' Mackinto sh, So. SO
SO. 90 Ladies' Macintosh, 81 30
S12. 90 Ladies' Macintosh, $500
SIS. 90 Ladies' Mackintosh, $3.50
This sale will commence Friday morn
Ing at just exactly ONE HALF THE
RETAIL PRICE.
We are not going to carry this line of
goods in stock any longer, so make this
great sacrifice to clean up thu stock at
once. The larger part OF these are in
the higher grades. Think of buying q
fine quality Macintosh at the price of a
lower grade.
These goods can be found on the low
centre counter-main floor.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
Dsy-Peaks Island.
The morning times., 1896-10-10
WEST vIRGINIANs JUBILATE
Enthusiastic Meeting Held Last Night
ut MIMI t.u1 a

~
The West Virginia Republicans held a
jubilee meeting last evening at Monu-
mental Hall, No. 135 PENNSYLVANIA ave
nue. northwest, With Oratory, patriotic
songs, instrumental music, and the regu-
laton campaign music as features
Mr.. L. S. Ii. Pitzer of Martinsburg de-
hvered stirring speech, such as the
average West Virginian is accustomed to
go miles to hear and appreciate when on
his native heath. and urged those who
temporarily reside here 10 60 home TO
the election.
While the speaker was confident that
bis State will give Its electoral vote to
Mckinley and sound money, he said the
effort should be 10 contribut to tine
national condemnation of the Bryan pro-
gram by roliluS up a majority that would
he crushing in its force lie was re-
peatedly applauded during the delivery
of his speech.
The East Washington Glee Club, COM
posed OF Messrs. George C. Ross, W Is.
Bebee, Harry Smith, aud W. S. Sechoid,
sang The Battle Cry OF Freedom ~ .ni-
nois,' and william, the Wonderful
Boy with fine effect, and splendid
orchestra rendered some excel ent ST.
lections.
The aim of the association is to have
every West Virginia Republican now re-
siding in the city at the next meeting.
when there Will be similar program.
The morning times., 1896-10-10

Frank Walker, twenty-five years old,
employed as IA plasterer at the new Columbia
Theater. fell from scaffoldiag to the
stage OF the theater yesterday afternoon,
and died within u few monents.
When picked up by his comrades the
young man Was unconscious alu bleetiing
from the ears, nose and mouth. Dr. Met
Zerott. Il brother of the proprietor 1t the
theater. was in the building, aud was at
once summoned. He arrived shortly be-
fore the man died, and scarcely Two mill
utes frCm the time he totterad from the
scaffold.
Walker was a plasterer by Trade and
was engaged to do inside work. AT
the time OF the accident, however, lie was
assisting ill placing n heavy iron beam in
position. and was at work forty feet above
the stage.
Togetncr with several other workmen
the young fellow had gone out on Il narrow
plank.
HIS FOOTING INSECURE.
1t was necessary for him Co Daiince him
self on this Insecure footing and While
Keeping his position by holding on with one
hand helped 10 put the girder III place
With the other.
lie was looking down at the stage in
order to receive INSTRUCTIONS as To the posi-
tion OF the beam and II is supposed that
he Was suddenly attacked with vertigo
aud lost his balance.
The young man had just spoken to one
OF his comrades, when, without u word
of warning, he pitched forward and fell.
He struck on his side and shoulder and
tneD turned over on his face. The other
workneD al once descended to the stage
ana picked up the bleeding form. Life
was then almost extinct, but u summons
was at once sent for DIR. MetZerott, who
was about the building. After examining
the body the physician gave il as his
opinion that Walker had suffered an
attack of heart disease C and would have died
had he not fallen from the scaffold
NO RELATIVES HERE.
a call was sent in and Policerue Flather
Cowne. Hooper, and Kenney responded
The body was taken to the morgue in the
First precinct patrol wagon and Coroner
Iammett Notified. No arrangements had
been made for holding an inquest at
late hour last night, but the coroner will
probably make an investigation into the
young mans death today
Walker boarded at No. All c street
north west, together with several OF the
other workmen employed on the building
lie was iavoTite with his comrades and
was regarded u sober, Industrious Young
man.
He was unmarried, and although but
little was known OF his family, it is
thought that he has no relatives living in
this city. Robert Morgan, who boa arded
with Walker at The above number, stated
TO the police last night that he Thought
the man came from Baltimore and that lis
parents resided there
The morning times., 1896-10-10
BLUE COATS AND FIRE ladies

Policeman James Tayman, who runs
with the patrol wagon in the First pre-
cinct, has returned to duty after fifteen
days leave.
Lieut.. j E. Heffner, of the Ninth, is on
leave and Sergt. Ralph Bryan is acting
lieutenant.
Patrol driver Nicholson, of No. is on
ten days leave in New York.
Night station keeper Mitchell is back at
his post after sick leave.
w. Henderson. of No. 10 engine house,
is on sick leave.
No. 10 engine house has had an ad-
ditional pair OF homing pigeons in its loft.
The morning times., 1896-10-10
PLUNGED 40 FEET TO DEATH
Frank Walker Killed at the
New Columbia Theater.
DEATH WAS INSTANTANEOUS

He Was Standing on IA Plank Above
the Stage Placing Gfrder in Post
tion-Stricken With Heart Trouble
and Fell Headlong to the Stage
Floor.
The morning times., 1896-10-10
The Sunday Times, with it's Local
Features dllustrated), for three cents.

Hay Fever and Catarrh Relieved
in 10 TO 90 Minutes.-One short puff
Of the breath through the blower, supplied
with each bottle Of DR.. Agne w's catarrhal
powder, diffuses this powder over the sur
face of the nasal passages. Painless and
delightful to use. 1t relieves instantly.
and permanently cures catarrh, hay fever.
colds, headache, sore throat, tcnsiIitis
and deafness. 80 cents.
Sold by F G. Williams 6 Co., 9th and F
sts.; T. E. Ogram, 18th and Pa. ave-, and
GillmaD's Pharmacy, 627 Pa. ave.
The morning times., 1896-10-10
DR.-czARRA'S,

No. 61s Pa. Ave, NV, Washington, d.
Specislist in chronic and private diseases.
Piles, Structure Hydronele Gout, Catarrh.
Dyspepsia. Blood Poison cured, vttaiity 70
stored. Consultations free and conh9enttal %
both sexes. Daily, etc u NBtea Closed sunda3,
The morning times., 1896-10-10
VIII OF Ellen Martin

The VIII OF MIS-. Ellen Martin, dated
September 80, 1896, and filed yesterday.
Macdonald, Rosa Duffy, Felix Mar,
tin, John and Charles McHugh, Ellen
Macdonald, Patrick Macdonald, Felix
and Mary Clark, and Mary Duffy and St.
the premises at 622 h street southwest.
james Z. Shea is named as execmtnr
The morning times., 1896-10-10
TaIking machine Injunction.

A bill was filed yesterday i'll the United
by The American Graphophonc Company
of Washington. against LIE Roy W. Baldwin.
Loring l.. Leeds and others for Injunction,
damages, accounting, etc, for Infringe
ment OF letters patent of the GrapAophoIe
Company for talking machines
The morning times., 1896-10-10
For Auxiliary Receiyer

A petition for an auxiliary receiver OF
the Godfrey Laundry Company was filed
yesterday afternoon by Samuel r. Bono
and Edgar b. Stocking, trustees, aud the
Troy Laundry Machinery Company. J..
ID. FraZee, who was recently appointed
receiver by the Virginia courts, was named
by Judge Cox as auxiliary receiver for
The District
The morning times., 1896-10-10
Arc Won I,ooktnU

For n location on the railroad. where you
eau get railroad siding. without q sue
cessful kick against 1t from anybody? The
Times Real Estate Bureau eau sell or
lease 1t to you.
The morning times., 1896-10-10
WIN of Harry c. sherman.

The will of the late Harry C. Sherman,
dated June Is. 1891, leaving his entire
estate to his wife, Susan Sherman, was
filed yesterday. The widow is made eX-
ecutrix of the estate, Which is valued at
SIZE, 600.