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The Portland daily press., 1896-09-02
Baby show.

3 There will be Baby Show at the Rink
at Peaks island Saturday. -Four elegant
prizes will be awarded for. the four hand
soonest babies under two years of age.
The contest is open to any and all babies
no matter where they were born or where
their parents live at the present time.
The babies and mother or attendant
will be admitted free of charge to the
Rink and tickets to the island will be
furnished free. By leaving their names
at the Casco Bay Steamboat company Z
offlce. The judges will be people who
live out of this state. Those who bring
their little ones can rest assured that nc
Partially will be shown. There is NJ
doubt but the bandsomsst little ones il
this part of the state will be on exhibit
ion next Saturday and that every bodJ
will go down to see them.
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-02
DEERING.

A considerable number of Friends
from Deering attended the recent quar-
terly meeting held at Brunswick.
Miss Alice ana Lucy Jones of Leonard
street are visiting rel atives in Cornish.
Mrs. Frances Swan of Everett, Mass
has been visiting. friends at Deering Cent
ter.
Mrs. Captain Croker of Leonard street
has been very i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs Bennett of New Glouces-
ter who have been visiting their daugh-
ter Mrs Webster of Leland and Leonard
streets, have returned to theil homo.
Mrs. Ruby Read of Ocean street has
Gray.
Mrs. Blanche Smith Hunt, formerly
of Woodfords, now of Gray, is the happy
mother of little son.
Picnic parties find Riverton a deligh-
full place for downright good time. The
Unity club of Deering showed their
good taste and Judgment by choosing
it this year.
Miss Deborah Morton of Westbrook
Seminary has returned from her Euro
pean trip with the Elwell party.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tibbetts IF Best street
have gone with the Grand Army excur-
sionists on western trip. Their son,
Willie, is making his home for the pres
emit with his aunt, Mrs. Golf, at Deering
Point.
Misses Lena and Mary Clark of Deer
ing Center have been spending some time
at Peaks island Their brother Frederick
has returned to his place of business in
Philadelphia.
Ethel Rowe of Woodfords has returned
from West Soinerville. Mass, where she
has had very pleasant visit. She was
delighted to find at home wee sister
who had appeared since she left.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. I. N. Hal.
liday of Woodfords has besn made glad
by the advent OF a little daughter.
The "new' women are assembling in
force in Deering.
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-02

Yesterday forenoon Charles W. Fogg
who works at the hat factory left his
vest hanging up in the corridor with a
handsome gold watch in one of the pook-
cts. When he went homo to dinner he
missed the watch ami Immediately motif
fled the police of its disappearance. Dep
uty Marshal Sterling sent Officer Riley
out to look into the case and at 'olook
Riley found the missing watch in a
pawn shop where it had been sold to a
pawn broker named Taylor by man
who gave his name as Joyce, for IS. AT
midnight last night Edward Joyce was
arrested by the police at Poverty hall,
so-called, and was brought into the POI
lice station. At an early hour this
morning John d. Mcneil was also arrest
ed charged with being concerned in the
stealing of the watch. If the facts in
the case will warrant their arraignment,
these two men will appear before Judge
Robinson this morning.
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-02
A Sudden Death.

Mr.. Parker Small who has been en-
ployed at Sohlotterbeok & Foss' drug
store was taken sick on Saturday last
while at his work at the store. The phy-
stefan called was liable to make him
comfortable so that he could reach his
homo in Pleasantdale. The sickness
developed into case of appendicitis.
On Monday night he rallied somewhat
and as a last resort an operation was
performed but Mr.. Small passed away
yesterday morning. Mr.. Small was fine
young fellow only 20 years old and much
beloved by all who knew him.
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-02
SUPERIOR COURT.


The superior court came in yesterday
morning and new grand jury was i'm
pannelled consisting of the following
members
Isaac F. Clark, foreman, Deering;
lewis NJ. Douglass, Portland, Henry E..
Westbrook; benjamin B. Farnsworth,
Portland; Edward s. Cannon, Var
mouth; Benjamin L. Harmon, Gorham ;
Charles P. Hudson, Falmouth; Herbert
+. Johnson, Harpswell; Fl. Ward
johnson, New Gloucester; Benjamin II.
Larrsbee, Bridgton Oscar W. Leighton,
Cumberland; PAU S. Norman, Brun-
swiok; Melvin G. Morrow. Harrison
Elmer L. Os3ood. Gray; Emery Rich,
Standish; Osborne J. Riley, Baldwin (:
James f. Smith, Windham; Howard A.
Waite, Freeport.
The traverse jurors are summoned to
come in week from Wednesday.
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-02
Reinforcements Arrive.

The members of the Salvation Army
GERS for four weeks are rejoicing that re-
Inducements have arrived. Adjutant
and Mrs. MoDouall will now hold the
fort. They are salvationists of long
standing and have travelled in the army
service from Maine to California. A
welcome meeting has been arranged for
tonight and the Salvationists are expect
ing good time. Everybody is Invited to
their hall, 239 Federal street.
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-02
THE GRAND TRUNK.
The New Track Commenced ON Com.
mercial st. Yesterday.

Some Complaint Made Against 1t to the
Nayor-The Road However Only Exer-
cising Its Rights Granted by the City
Marked Improvements to BE Made on
the Street.
Work was commenced by the Grand
Trunk railroad yesterday morning in
laying track on Commercial street by
the side of the one already on the ground.
1t is understood that some of the prop
erty. owners on Commercial street made
complaint to Mayor Baxter to the effect
perty. The mayor promptly took steps
to determine whether the laying of the
track was authorized and called upon
the counsel for Information. 1t was ex-
planned to the mayor that nothing was
contemplated except to provide the facili-
within the right OF way conveyed by the
city to the railroad. Upon examination
it was found that in 1850 contract was
entered into between the CITY and the
Atlantic & ST. Lawrence Railroad COM
pany to whose right the Grand Trunk
succeeded, by which in consideration Of
the building OF Commercial street by
the railroad the city agreed that the rail-
road should have the right to use and
improve the space Of &c feet in width of
the whole length Of Commercial street
for laying down and using two tracks to
run trains between the depots at the ends
Of the street, md for other purposes con-
nected with the railroad such strip to be
located as the city may direct. After
wards in the same year the city council
made said location extending from the
center of Commercial street 90 feet in
width on the water side. 1t was also
found that the railroad located its right
of way over this same strip of 26 feet.
The building of the new track is entirely
within the strip.
These facts becoming known the mayor
did not see how lie could interfere with
the right Of way conveyed by the city
by its contract, even if it were desirable
to do SO. The new improvements con-
templatsd mean great deal to the fu-
ure growth and prosperity of Portland.
1t is claimed that 1t is not intended to
in1ure any porperty holder and it is
claimed also that the value of all proper
ty on Commercial street will be benefited
in the new improvements which will
help the Commercial iuterests Of Port.
land 1t is not to be supposed that any
obstacle will be raised to these new i'm.
| provements If they can be avoided.
Furthermore it is the intention to grade
the street and pave up to thesrails Of the
new track which will be something OF
great Importance to all traffic on the
water front. The new track will extend
from the new elevator to Custom House
wharf.
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-02
WESTBROOK.

neV. y. E. Bacon of Saybyook, Conn.,,
former pastor Of the Westbrook Congrega
tlonal church is the guest of Mr.. L.W.
UPWARDS for few days.
MRS. Adelbert Harmon, who has been
'ne guest of her parents in this city for
WIG past few weeks, returned to her
nome In Montreal yesterday. She was
accom- panied by her mother, Mrs. John
NJ. Allen. who will remain with her for
short visit.
Inc funeral services of the late Maria
SANDS, was held ut her late home on
Main street yesterday morning. Rev. 5.
Adams of the Congregational church con-
quoted the services. The floral tributes
We're very beautiful.
1T. Bailey and wife Of South Windham
called on friends in this city yesterday.
The work on the baseball grounds at
Narragansett park will be begun today
and good ball field will be provided
TOR the Saccarappas and Presumpscots
Tor their game at the fair next Wednes-
day.
The Republicans of thisIaity wNlssopen
their campaign in this city Saturday
evening With mass meeting at Cum Der
land Mills. Hon. Warner Miller of New
FORK will address the meeting. Mr..
Miller has spoken in this city many times
and Is very acceptable to the Westbrook
voters.
The Prohibitionists of this city will
nave grand rally at mberland hall
Monday evening that will be addressed
by Rev. A. s. Ladd of Calais. Prohibit
lon candidate for Governor and d. S.
Parker of Portland, Prohibition candi-
date for sheriff. and Rev. S. b. Pearson
OF Portland.
The family of G. F. Murch leave TO-
day for atwo weeks outing at Higgins
Beach.
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-02
MARRIAGE S.

In South Portland, Aug 2e, Leonard W.
Thompson of South Portland and Miss Sadie E.
Role of Portland.
In Westbrook Aug. 20. stephen D. adkins
and Jennie Belle Cove.
: In Herman, Aug. 20, Edwin P Barnes OF
Hampden and Miss Laura c. Myrick of Hermon.
In Gorham. N. H, Aug. 10. G. P Barnes OF
Portland and Annie NJ. Richardson of Norway
In Bingham, Aug. 20. Dennis Knight and Cora
M. Corson of Athens
In South Berwick, Aug "a. Frank Il. Joy and
Mrs. Nellie + Doe
In Sanford. Aug. 81. Louis F. vilairc and Isa-
bel Allen of Saco.
In West Princeton. Aug, %, Charles F. Nc
Lellan and Miss Cora Il. Jones.
In Wooiwich, Aug. 1S. Frederick Woodman
OF Bath and Miss Bertha Chandler.
In Bangor. Aug. 81, Isaac Chambers and Miss
1mogene L. Stillings.
In Rockport, Aug. 27, Dana G Carson of Avon
and Miss Myra E, Wheeler of Rockport.
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-02
DEAF HIS.

In this city, Sept. j. Edward Chester. oldest
son of William and Eliza McNangbt, aged II
years, 10 months
Notice of funeral hereafter
III Pleasantdale Sept. l. Arthur j. Small. aged
81 years, s months.
At Point Alleston. Mass. Aug 25, Dorothy
aged months; 28th. John Winchester, aged 2
years. month. children of Mary Wesselhoft
and Frank Furbjsh Carpenter.
In Bath, Aug. 30, Mrs. Thankful s. Sanford
wife of the late John sanford, aged II years, 2
months, days; John M. Lee, aged 81 years,
10 months: 31st John N, BIaisdell. aged 81
years. months.
In Biddeford. Aug. 20, Mrs. Elsie j. Stack
pole, aged rs years.
In Alfred. Aug. 20. Susan M. Dane. aged Al
years.
In Princeton. Aug 21st Mrs. Olive M Neil,
aged 80 years.
In Bath. Aug. 20, EdithiGibbs aged II years
In West Bath, Aug. %, Alfred Lamont aged
SO years.
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-02
Hackmen visit Sea View.

Fifty members of the Hackman's asso.
citation were driven over to Sea View
cottage last night in Leemans barges and
spent the evening in most enjoyable
manner. Proprietor Buck furnisherd a
most enjoyable supper and the occasion
was q success in every way. The annual
hackman's ball ooours this year in No.
vem Der.
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-02
Electric Car collidea with a Hack

Last evening about II O'Clock Tom
Jordan the hackman was driving up Elk.
change street and crossing the tracks OF
the Portland & Cape Elizabeth railroad
on Federal street when car coming
down the street collided with the hack.
The hack was but slightly damaged by
the collision although serious accident
was narrowly averted.
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-02

theless the story is intensely interesting
and abounds with humor and pathos.
The character Of Nathaniel Berry is adj
mirably drawn, and represents new de-
parture in dramatic literature. The
love scenes between Helen and the young
physician are also attractive and add
greatly to the interest of the play. There
are also number of little children in
Shove Acres" and the author intro
duoes them In such skillful manner
that they never become tiresome. Mr..
George W. Wilson, SO long the leading
comedian at Bosotn Museum will be
seen in the part of "Uncle Nathaniel.
Thomas E. Shea.
1.-THE annual visit Of Thomas e. Shea
to this city is an event that Is always
looked forward to with Keen interest by
theatre goers Mr.. Shea's honest con-
scientious work. his versatility and I'M
questioned genius, we're recognized the
first time he appeared here, and this feel
ing of appreciation has been strengthened
at each succeeding engagement. During
the several years he has been before the
public, he has conducted himself in such
a manner as to win the esteem OF all
classes Moreover he has placed his
prices of admission low enough to suit
the most economical purse, thus giving
the people the very best theatrical treats
at the lowest charges. This will be the
last season. however, when Mr.. Shea
will be seen at popular prices. and as a
result the theatre will be undoubtedly
packed at every performance. Mr.. Shea
will be seen at the Portland TIL eatre on
Thursday evening in "The Man o Wars
man," Friday in cdr. Jekyll and Mr..
Hyde" Saturday matinee in "The Red
Light" and Saturday eeyning In 9Th Q
Shares of New York. -
The Growth of Music.
The Musical Courier, speaking of the
exhibitions at the Virgil Clavier School,
in New York, says: IA most instrac-
tive lecture by Mrs. Fl. Kotzschmar,
some delightful playing by Miss Marie
Nation, and illustrations of technical
work by Miss Marjorie Parker, composed
an attractive programme for the fifth
recital Mrs. Kotzschmar spoke on the
Growth of Music. and within the brief
space Of twenty We minutes comprehen-
sivsly covered the subject. Facts were
presented with regularity and concise
ness, and every well chosen sentence was
full of an Infectious enthusiasm for art
and arts great disciples"
McCullum's Theatre
Another large house enjoyed the CRANE
production of the roaring comedy CDR.
Bill" at McCullum's theatre5last night.
This comedy is the best that has ever
been seen on the island and there has
been some very good ones. Mr.. MoCul-
lum has part that just suits him and
he is making good thing Of it. Miss
Andrews is very good in her part. Mr..
Garfield as the "chappy" is one of the
hits of the play. The Kangaroo dance
by Miss Ingram and Mr.. Hansell is very
funny indeed. AS this is positively the
last week of the season every body should
take the earliest possible chance to see
this show.
Notes.
Kellar W ill be at City Hall Monday
evening, Sept. A.. Mr.. and Mrs. Kel-
lar will present an entirely new pro-
gramme.
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-02
Took OFF a Wheel.
ESPECIAL. TO THE PREss.I

Fairfield, Sept. IA very narrow es-
cape from a fatal accident occurred this
forenoon a t the Emery hill crossing of
the Maine Central. AS team in which
were Mrs. Mason and Miss Williams of
Winslow was crossing the track the
passenger train going to Skowhegan
came along. They were not looking out
for train at all and although the enRi-
neer whistled the alarm, did not hear it,
The engine struck the rear wheel of the
carriage tearing it to pie ces. Mrs. Mason
tried to jump and and fell to the ground.
Miss Williams remained in the carriage
and WAS unhurt. Mrs Mason was not seri-
iously hurt. Miss Williams is daughter
of Rev. 7. P. Williams of Winslow.
Maine Pensions.
Washington, Sspt. 1.-The following
pensions were granted Maine people:
ORIGINAL.
Albert A. Jenne, Andoyer.
INCREASE
George Gordon, South Pressure Isle.
Alpheus B. Mason, Togus.
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-02
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
MEANWHILE OUR RUG SALE

We say 'meIrily" because making the people
happy by giving them dollars for half dollars, and
we we'll we are getting the half dollars and the
satisfaction of knowing that where these rugs go
OF ours will follow, 1--WE won't promise at prices
thought.
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-02
DRESS GOODS.

School time is almost here. Are the
girls dresses all ready? Do not put it
off too long for these dress goods offer
ings are greater in value than you will
run across again. Our fall invoices are
arriving and we must clean up the stock
ready to receive the new goods.
Navy blue flannel suiting, fine finish,
so inches wide, 75c quality, for 49c.
One small lot of Novelties, in several
colorings, splendid for school wear and
stylish, too, 29c yard.
All wool serges in plain colors, browns,
reds, garnets, green's and blue, 25c yard.
Odd lengths in high class novelties,
silk and wool, andall wool, all at 42c
yard.
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-02
SMALL WARES.

We are going to have the most com
plete small ware department in the city.
we are making arrangements row, to
enlarge this department, and when fin
ished will be complete in every partic-
uiar with an up to date stock.
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-02
DRESS SHIELDS.

The Feather Weight, which are SO
popular, one of the most reliable makes,
size 2, 15e, size B.. 19c, size a, 21e.
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-02
LEATHER GOODS.

One small lot of ladies' Black Com
bination Pocketbooks, with sterling sill
ver corners, only 4Sc each.
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-02
UNDER WEAR.

Ladies' and Cbildren's Summer Under
wear, reduced one-half in many lnstan-
ces.
Ladies' long sleeve Lisle Jersey Vests,
SOC quality, 25c each.
Ladies' Jersey Lisle Vests, ecru. v
neck and high neck with short sleeves,
SOC quality, to close, 25c each.
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-02
NECKWEkR.

Ladies Stock Bows, 25c quality, FOR
70 lie.
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-02
RIBBON SPECIALS.

Nos. 40, 60 and so colored Satin eros
Grain Ribbons, pure silk, all colors ex-
cept white and black, 100 yard.
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-02
GLOVE ITEMS.

Chamois Gloves in white and natural,
mousquetaire. and 2 clasp, sizes 81 to
to 81 and I. To close 64c pair.
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-02
GOOD VALUES
IN HOSIERY.

Ladies' SOC Lisle Hose, dropstitch,
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-02
Innings.

Black cotton Moreen, for skirting or
skirt lining, yard wide, only Tic yard.
Special bargains in Boys Clothing.
Special bargains in Girls School jack
cts.
Special bargains in Separate Skirts.
Special bargains in Ladies' Shirt
Waists.
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-02
Value
Giving.

Everything in stock which tends to
summer or warm weather coloring or
weights, are to go regardless of val ue.
There's profusion of dime and dollar
saving opportunities awaiting you here,
which are seldom met with, and when
they are they should be grasped.
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-02
The eoeather today
Is likely to be
fair
Portland. Sept 2, 1896.
n BIT late for
~ Hammocks per-
haps, but there's
another summer coming.
Well make it an object
for you to buy one now
and store it away till then.
From all our great stock
Of Hammocks nine are
left, which we'll sell as
follows:
Five Hammocks a t
SI.75, were S2.4S.
T wo Hammocks at
S2.75, were $3.4S.
On e Hammock at
SI.o7, was $2.25.
One Hammock at
$2.25, was $2.o8.
These are all Of the
very best quality.

A few Swinging Chairs
are still left in the Base
ment. They are bulky
and take up room that we
need for other things.
To be rid of them quickly
we'll take $500 apiece
for them. There's sever
al weeks still left to use
them in, but at this price
you can afford to buy one
ard store it in the attic
till another season. Not
more than half a dozen
left.
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-02
Notes.

| Kellar W ill be at City Hall Monday
evening, Sept. A.. Mr.. and Mrs. Kel-
lar will present an entirely new pro-
| Qramme.
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-02

Quantities Of new Bas-
r'kets in the Basement.
Indian splint and sweet
grass for gloves, handker-
chiefs and all purposes.
Also a fresh lot Of birch
bark photograph frames,
trays. candy-boxes, flower
pots, etc.
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-30

with velvet flowers made to represent the
natural wildfiowers of California. l refer
to the eschscholtzia. / carry California
colors in every costume. The second and
third acts 1 wear a white point lace robe
over eschscholtZia-colored silk; the under
founce is trimmed daintly with flowers
made to resemble tha California violets.
"Oh, but my dress in the last act is the
most gorgeous piece of coloring | have
ever seen. 1t is in the most intense shade
of eschscholtzia, almost an orange. The
close-ftting princess under-dress is of the
same shade of velvet as the court train
and is trimmed with magnificent passe-
menterie in ami Der and Jet. The long,
sweeping court train is a most magnifi-
cent Drocaded stripe in eschscholtzia and
black stripe, alternated with the plain
eschscholtzla stripe of satin. The color is
so vivid that l never tire OF looking at it.
"My wrap which | wear in the second
act is confection of chamois- colored
cloth made in empire style, with an i'm
mense revere of very magnificent bro
caded velvet in mauve and gold and
white.'
Mrs. Martin says however successful she
and her gowns are she will only be out for
we this time. When she returns TO
New YORK she intends to get new play
and new dresses. Her great desire is to
make success i'll the East and then bring
company TO San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-30
The PRESBYTERY CLOSES.
Rev. G. D. B. Stewart Is Elected
Moderator for the Com.
ing Term.
Seminary Student H. F. Marshall's
Case Goes Over to the De.
cemb.r Meeting.

Rev. G. D, B. Stewart, the new moder-
ator of the San Francisco Presbytery,
called the synod to order IN the Olivet
Presbyterian Church at the Potrero yester-
day morning at 9 o'clock. After the de-
votional exercises the members took up
the routine business of the synod, which
occupied their attention till the noon
hour, when they partook of a bourtifuI
lunch provided by the ladies of Olivet
Church in the assem- bly-room.
In the afternoon session the following
resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED, That the committee of home mis-
sions be further instructed that, in accordance
with the action OF August 4, the corner lot in
Richmond district be dis posed of to pur-
chasers and with the proceeds lot be OBJ
church in Holly Park district, and if there is
any money over TO put it into a suitable
building for. the same purpose on that lot.
In the report of delinquencies in the as
sessment TO the synod the Chinese church
was marked short $5 so and Ollvet Church
SIS. On motion this indebtedness was
conceled. Lebanon Presbyterian Church
was reported to be delinquent SIG 80. The
chairman OF the finance committee was
directed TO request the pastor, Rev. Donald
Ross, to report the reason of the de-
linquency.
Cb6WdIJ vacated the c1alr and
read the report of the committee on educa-
ton. 1t dealt largely with matters per-
tanning to the Presbyterian Theological
Seminary. and recommended that the
Christian Endeavor Society of the church
establish several scholarships and other
wise turn its endeavors more toward thai
institution of learning. The report also
recommended for adoption a resolution
forbidding students in their first and mid
die years to preach, and that feeble
churches be supplied from the class of
senior students.
The mention of the seminary brought nm
the name of a student that everybody
was thinking OF but as yet no one had ut
tered. Finally Mr.. Thompson arose and
asked If II. f. Marshall was connected
with the institution and receiving aid
thereirom, and if it was the intention of
the synod to drop his name from the roll
of membership.
DR.. Minton of the seminary stated that
Marshall was still a student, but was not
receiving any aid whatever of financial
nature.
This particular question got away from
the debaters, and that of forbidding the
lower classes to preach was taken up. Mr..
thompson brought the subject back for
consideration, but upon motion it went
over till the Decem Der meeting.
1t was learned from one OF the ministers
present that the presbytery is uneouiyo-
cally not in favor of keeping Marshall on
the rolls of the seminary. No charges
will be brought against him at present.
The presbytery adjourned to meet Octo-
Der 16 at Calvary Presbyterian Church
corner OF Geary and Powell streets.