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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-18
DEATHS.

In this city. Oct. II, James Brennan, aged
a. years.
In this city. Oct. lG, William Henney, aged
81 years.
Funeral this Monday morning at 8. so O'Clock.
from his late residence. No. 46 Adams street.
Requiem high mass at the Cathedral of the
immaculate Conception at O'Clock.
In this city, Oct is, Mrs. Caroline. willow of
OF the late EDWARD Henry Dunn, aged Il years
2 months
Funeral services Monday afternoon at 2
O'Clock, from her late residence, % Chapel
street; Burial convenience of family
IN west falmouth, Oct. 10, Lois Hicks. aged
In Westbrook. Oct II, Emily, widow of the
late Eben Maxwell, OF Gray, aged II years and
4months.
PRAYERS Wednesday forenoon at $50 o'clock,
at tile residence OF Mrs G. p. Maxwell. Funeral
at o'clock. I. M: at Baptist Church, Gray.
In Auburn, Oct. IL, Mrs. Frances A. Blake,
widow of the late Joseph Blake aged 80 wears
In Mlnot. Oct 10. Albert b. DOWNING aped
81 years.
III Mechanic Falls. Oct TO- Alden Wood
bury, aged IS years.
In I.lSermore Falls. Oct. 10. John A. Rowell,
aged 65 years.
III Hermon, Oct. II, Webster W. Clark, aged
AT Oak Ridge, Oct 10, Tobias L. Benson, aged
79 years.
In Bangor. Oct. 6, John Coleman. aged GIL
years.
In Rockland Oct. 6. Edna May Widdecomb.
aged years.
in Rockport Oct. 6, Mrs. Nellie II. Fitzgerald
aged rs years.
In Monmouth, Oct T. Donald NJ, infant son
OF George N. and Helen M. Haynes, aged IL
months.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-18
WENT UP TWO MILES.
That is What Happened to a Lamson
Kite.

Last week Mr.. Charles H. Lamson
tory, Readville, Mass. and Friday went
up to assist at its trial. To the delight
of all it enabled the Blue Hill scientists
to break all previous kite records, rising
and carrying their instruments to the
vertical height of over two miles 800
feet) and carrying out about four miles
of wire. This kite is made on new
plan something like Lilienthal's double
surface flying machine. 1t has spread
of twelve feet. The supporting surfaces
are fastened to ribs which are curved fore
and aft, each late raj rib having differ
emit curve SO that the wing is twisted like
q screw. This arrangement seems to give
great lifting power. 1t has about sixty
square feet of lifting surface and in
stiff breeze will pull $50 pounds. 1t is
strong and rigid, but will fold up COM
paetly for storage.
In making Fridays ascension at Blue
Hill three kites were used, the Lamson
kite being placed in the lead carrying the
instruments, the two smaller Hargrave
low, one near the top kite to catch and
break the fall of the valuable instruments
in case anything should give way above,
the other being attached mile below to
assist In lifting the sag of the wire.
When the highest point WAS reached tee
wind on the hill was from the south.
west, while in the upper atmosphere the
wind was from the northwest. At the
highest point the temperature was 43,
while it was 70 ON the ground.
The Blue Hill kite flying and reeling
apparatus is very complete. The whole is
analogous to that used in deep sea sound
ing. A steam engine and winch lets out
and winds in the wire. The machinery
and gears are very heavy and remain al
ways in place, while the shed which COW
ers them when not in use is on rollers.
A dial registers tho length Of wire out as
it passes over the wheel. Another instru-
ment records the varying pull of the line
and this shows the fluctuations in the
speed OF the wind above. The main
wheel of the reel is large, about two feet
in diameter SO that the engine can wind
in the line rapidly. The instruments
carried up by the kites consist mainly of
clock work and cylinders on which are
recorded in parallel lines the barometric
pressure, the temperature and the
humidity of the atmosphere, the whole
being enclosed in square aluminium
cage. While the kites are in flight an
assistant Is stationed with a surveying
telescope and takes frequent observations
OF the angle OF elevation the leading kite
attains. The weather bureau hopes by
the means of kites to be able eventually
to more accurately foretell the weather
several hours before it is felt at the sur
face.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-18
Maine Races at Rigby.

The races at Rigby Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday of this week are limited to
Maine horses and the entry shows there
are large stables still in the state. The
ladies race should interest ladies, who will
he admitted free. Following is the pro-
gramme:
Tuesday, October 1890 class, trot
and pace. purse $780, 10 2.32 class,
trot and pace, purse $3.50, IS entries.
Wednesday. October 20-2 "a class, trot
and ace, purse 500, Is entriesi; 2.3S
class, trot and pace, purse $3.50, II en-.
tries; ladies race, free-for-all purse, SlC0.
6 entries.
and pace, purse $500, IL entries; 2.16 class,
trot and pace, purse S2 %. entries.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-18
MARRiAG ES.

=, In this city, Sept. rs, by Rev. R. 7. Hack,
Chas. d. Alexander and Elizabeth s. Robinson,
10th OF Portland
:, In kockland, Oct. IL. VIM, A. Hall and Miss
Ef1ie NJ. Webster
i, In Denmark. Oct 10, Fred Richardson and
Miss Gertie Jordan.
In Orono. Oct. IL, Avah I. Jordan and Miss
Alice NJ. Bond.
In South Brewer. Oct. IL, Walter A. Brooks
any Miss Addie NJ. Whittemore.
Miss Nora L. Perry.
a Lewiston. Oct IL. Bert Martin and Miss
Aeale Pike. both of Oxford.
In Corinth. Oct. 10. Walter II. Trask OF Ban
sof and Miss Florence Reed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-18

created tremendous furore at Bangor.
She was of course stranger to the vast
majority of her audience and when she
had finished her opening number the ap'
plause was deafening. She was recalled
IL times. There is one thing certain. No
one can afford to miss the Wednesday
concerts.
Wednesday morning at 1920 O'Clock
there will be childrens matinee. The
first rows in the gallery and the first por-
ton of the floor will be reserved for the
children. All tho rest of the house will
be public as at the regular rehearsals.
Many of the great artists will sing
solos to the children
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-18
EAS TMAN BROTHERS ( BANCROFT.

was soon recovered. About ten passen.
gers were on the car most badly damaged.
McCutcheon was taken into house
near by, where his wounds were ex-
amfned. 1t was thought his injuries
We're not serious Smith was slightly in
cured on one foot. The passengers for
the city were transferred to Smith and
Emery cur, which was not injured bad
" enough to be crippled, and taken on
their way. Later the injured car was
hauled to the car house.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-18

The South Portland fire department
was called out about : O'Clock yesterday
afternoon for another small blaze as the
Portland Shipbuilding Companys works.
A small fire had been started under the
plank walk leading from the bead house
about two feet from that building. A
big pile of shavings lay there and it
is supposed th at come one threw a match
into them. The fire was easily put out
and the dana ge was trifling
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-18

English Storm Serges-.-in navy
blue---44 inches wide and strictly all
wool. Just the proper thing for gen
eral wear. The actual value Of this
quality is 75c yard. Better 5Sc
grades up to $l.oo yard, yard.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-18

In Gardiner. Oct. 5, Abbot Alien OF Arlington
and MISS Winnie Clifford of Gardiner.
Bertha L. Wheeler "A@ -A''
Mss Grace Witham. "AN
In Burnham, Oct 8. W. M. Steadman and
Misc Geneva B. Harding. both OF Hartiaud "nu
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-18
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
a&G q &a1&9
Strangers i'm the Civ,

Who here attend Festival are cordial
ly invited to visit store. Here is the
places of the state. The largest and compre-
hensive department within a hundred miles, 90
separate departments like separate stores under
roof Here convenient and waiting
rooms furnished for the comfort of the public. Rooms
provided with facilities for letter writing and cor.
respondence. We heartily welcome our beautiful
city and
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-18
46 inch Wool Cheviot in

desirable shades-..the correct ma
terial for street dresses as. after
being sponged it will not spot by
being wet. A good fall SOC
and winter weight, yard.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-18

All Wool NOvelties---an ex-
ceptional purchase Of a large lot
OF fancy wool Novelties, compris-
ing many different designs and
weayes. The very latest styles
and colorlngs. Many Of them
good copies Of the best imported
goods---a grand opportunity TO Sc
cure a stylish dress at the SOC
very low cost Of yard.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-18
Gaiety Theatre.

This new and cosey theatre, corner Of
Congress and Pearl streets, presents this
week one of the best high-class vaudeville
performances ever seen here. The artists
engaged are all of the very best, and the
management have spared neither pains
nor expense to make this a gala week
for lovers Of good moral vaudeville enter
talnments. The daily matinees at 2. 30
will consist of the famous. New York all
star speciality company, the names OF
which can be seen in the advertisement
elsewhere in our columns. Ladies and
children will be admitted free to the
matinees daily during this week. At
the evening performance the usual price
Of admission will be charged
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-18
American Wool Novelties

in color combinations and the very
newest styles for present wear.
Several lines at this price. The
largest and most complete as
sortment oflow priced nov 25c
elites shown this season, yard.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-18

Wool Suitings in a complete
line Of stylish mixtures.--all de-
sirable styles and made to ! CSC
retail for soc yard, yard.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-18
All Wool India Twill serges

1.-the kind that is retailed every
where for soc yard. Unusually
fine, smooth finish-.-full As inches
wide and in every desirable 42c
color yard.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-18

Scotch Novelties in handsome
line Of mixtures, extra wide, measure
ing fully SO inches. This is special
price for these goods as we cannot
duplicate them to sell for less 75c
than $l.25 yard, yard.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-18

English Curls---a different weave
from that Of last season, being an in
visible plaid in changeable effect.
covered by small tufts Of black 75c
wool, ward,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-18
Partisan Noyelties-two-

toned in blue, brown and green
with an overshot thread Of black.
forming a broken check or basket
weave. This goods is superb in
finish and texture and will make
one Of the most stylish SI.75
gowns, yard.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-18
Fancy Mixed Novelties. One Of

the handsomest lines of colored dress
goods for the money we ever put upon
our counters. If you are in want of a
new fail dress now is your Csc
opportunity, yard.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-18
English Costume Cloth.

the latest London success---5o
inches broad in handsome new
mixtures---the latest and most
popular fabric for tailor $1.OO
made suits, yard.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-18

All Wool Vel0ur---44 inches wide
ga fabric similar in wear to Poplin---
a fabric of undoubted merit, especially
adapted for nobby Fall and S3c
Winter Skirts, yard.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-18
One line Of Plaids-.ln hand.

One line Of Plaids.-ln hand.
some rich colorings-- very appro.
pirate for misses and children's
school dresses. We cannot dup
licate this line Of plaids to soc
sell less than 75c yard, yard.
Our line of Plaids is very large
ranging from l5c to $l.33 per I'D.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-18

Novelty dress patterns-come in
7 and 8 yard lengths in a large
variety Of handsome designs.
Are superb in finish 1928
and texture and make to
the most stylish cos $2O.OO
tunes. pattern.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-18
At Half Price.

Towels. thousand
69c new and choice designs dred Huck and Damask
of Irish Bleached Dam Towels. Hemmed, hemsttched
asks wd CSC frnged Large and handsome,
Damasks fine Irish and Another twelve
S9c German Linen Damask fine Dmak and Bath Tow
with Napkins to match, els Very large, 25c
Satin finish, beautiful patterns SOC
Turkey Red Sixty fast color,
Short lengths Table Cloths good pattern Red
Soc the banner lot of all. Damask Table
They from cloths IL yards long IL yards
6e ia 70 inches wide are in short wide
length suitable for one, three
table cloths Damasks that are sold In addition
.. 81 M ooc and s5. bargains Of medium
Cur nrice today s0c Blankets offer Mon.
day Silver Gray Blankets,
Remnant These are in Rem slightly imperfect good size
Lot 81 I-2c Also whole lsc each
pieces and the NoSc apan' Out iee"n
above fine fluffy White
wrinked pieces 75c and SOC Blankets dab blue pink and red
quality 81 Lee borders
Blanket 24c
Remnants These are Cotton,
25c Blcached 20 yard lengths Price Lac
Damask. All rem Cambria Remnants, much like
nants measuring from 2 10 4 yards Lonsdac 5cyd
in piece. s;lo;ro 81 inch novv deso,s
Bargains 25c yd 1oc
Napkins prices and grades to Preca yard wide, medium
compare with the Damasks. dark coors Loc
j. r. LIBBY co. ]. r. LIBBY CO.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-18
CoIored Wool POplins-a

new and very popular dress fabric
this season. Has a very rich
effect and is just heavy enough TO
drape and hang prettily. Is sure
to become a prime favor / SI.UO
tie for street wear, yard.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-18
Imported Novelties-44

imported NOyeltleS- -
inches wide--rich and exclusive
designs in new Fall colors, in
Guiding the new Bayedere effects
Printed Astrachans and side
band Broadcloths-equal Sl.OO
in style and durability to to
anything ever brought $40
out, yard.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-18

Two other styles Of dress goods
at same price consisting Of Illuminated
mixtures---colors blue and black, red
and black and olive and green.
Cheviot Check in all the S3c
leading colors. both "A in. wide, yard.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-18

CObaline Checks--.sort Of basket
weave---colors. red, green, blue, brown
-44 inches wide and an entire / Use
ly new fabric this season, yard.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-18

Imported Novelties.-.44 inches
Wlde---rich and exclusive designs i'll
new fall colorings--.equal in style and
durability 10 anything you can 75c
procure for Sl.oo yard, yard.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-18

Grand Values in All Wool
and Silk and Wool Novelties and
Mixtures in the newest designs
and colorings for the Fall / $l.OO
and Winter season, yard.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-18

Broadcl0th---a so inch high
grade Broadcloth, finished and in
a good line Of colors---a $I.OO
regular SIPS quality, yard.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-18
Frederick the Great.

There is a possibility that Oh the Thurs
day following his engagement here next
Friday and Saturday, Lewis Morrison
will present for the first time on any stage
his new play of Frederick the Great, at
The jefferson.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-10-18
All Wool and Silk and Wool

iu '0o' All WOOL velOur---44 lnCneS WluS
come IN "a fabric similar in wear to Popn---
large fabric of undoubtsd merit, especially
designs. adapted for nobbv Fall and sac
1928 Winter Skirts, yard
$1,000
pattern. Two other styles Of dress goods
at same price consisting Of Illuminated
- "a mixtures. colors blue and black red
e..,.;,,. and black and olive and green
,lors i Cheviot Check in all the S3c
o's leading colors both A in wide, ward.
e effects = "'N' ''iu'
nd side
$l.OO Imported Novelties. IA inches
S2.75 ~, -, IN a..u eAolusN1 oes's"s i,
yard. Nv" iah oo'oiiiiss---equal IN style ana
durability 10 anything you can 75c
procure for $l.00 yard, yard
eS-two-
d green
& Mach CObaline Checks-..sort of basket
or basket weave---colors. red, green, blue. brown
ernarb il ---44 inches wide and an entire 75c
!, .,. ly new fabric this season, yard.
| Sl.75
~ English Curls---a different weave
from that Of last season, being an in
plins-a visible plaid in changeabe effect,
sss fabric covered by small tufts Of black 75c
ery rich wool, yard,
enough to,
!, al no Scotch Novelties in handsome
ward inc of mixtures, extra wide, measur.
ing fully SO inches. This is a special
price for these goods as we cannot
nch high duplicate them to sell for less 75c
ed and in than $l,25 yard, yard
Sl.OO
yard.
Fancy Mixed Novelties. One Of
the handsomest lines of colored dress
NJ Wool goods for the money we ever put upon
elites and our counters. If you are in want of a
designs new fail dress now is your Csc
| Sl.OO opportunity, yard.
| yard.
Cioth.-- English Storm Serges-.-in navy
cess---5O blue---44 inches wide and strictly all
me new WOOL Just the proper thing for gen
Id most eral wear The actual value Of this
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-17
FOTNDLINGS IN RUSSIA.
DR. BoDKIN TELLS OF HIS VISIT TO THE
GREAT ASYLUM IN MOSCOW.

AN INSTITUTION SUPPORTED ENTIRELY BY THE
GOVERNMENT MONOPOLY OF THE MANI
FAcTrRE OF PLAYING CARDs-How
THE WAITS ARE CARED FOR
Dr. pom,nick G. Bodkin. Of Clinton-ave.. who
was present AT the International Medical Congress
at Moscow In August. has some exceedingly inter-
estng things 10 say about his experience In that
country. One OF the most striking institutions
which the Doctor examined was foundlings home
In Moscow which is supported by the sale OF play
.ng-cards
This is truly the greatest institution OF It's kind
IN the world" said the Doctor. In recent inter-
View. Gambling Is looked upon as a vice by all
nations. but even In that Nihilistic country from
al It's evils springs good.
Ihe Idea for an institution for founalinss was
hist advanced and the institution was founded by
catharine H..
Inc Doctor then explained how after the ten
oer-hesrted Empress had long worried over her
INABILITY to take care OF the hundreds OF niue
wars. she thought Of brilliant idea. ~ ihat ume
'he piaying-cards in the country were manulac'-
urea by private enterprise. She would reserve tha'
~'n'"o' ior The Government. and with the proh's
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-17

accruing from the sale OF the cards she would
found and maintain comfortable home for friend
less babes II was impossible 10 suppress gam
bling in the Empire but II was thus turned 10 the
benefit OF noble
The crimes OF malpra ctce and nfantcide are
rare in Russia and the penalty Is exile 10 Siberia
for life And there is need Of resort 10 crime
az there are numerous institutions throughout the
country where infants are taken charge Of Blu,
OF the many foundngs homes the largest and
most finely equipped ia the one established by
Catharine H. where fifteen thousand babies are
taken care OF each year. The conditions for ad-
mission are the easiest possible. No embarrassing
oues,ions are asked Only three queries are made
II. the baby baptized" is It vaccnated'' and
What is It's age?
The new inmate receives the name or the saint
whose name appears in the calendar for the day
of Iis admission. IT receives Christian name from
tho doctor who Is In attendance receipt IL given
10 the person who brings the child. upon which ap-
,oars IN. number given TO II. \ careful record Is
,oode IN the Institutions books. and the corre-
,ord,np number IL placed a tag. which never
,,vos the neck Of the infant. In case Ii II ever
1os,red 10 reclaim the baby, II would he an easy
matter. ,, - H.,
This Is the only Institution In The "orid' inc uoc-
.,a where no artificial food IL rsed There ar
-, hundred wet-nurses each OF whonl receives
49, care of a child in turn After registration me
hahv is treated 10 a bath and dressed IN the uni
go b,ch Is Of fine white material The chlid Is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-17
TIP TO BITYCLTSTS.

From The Brooklyn Times
Here :. biz IF scheme for b,cyclists mat
seems AZ , first middle and last glance 10 Pee
~ the greatest possible value. by bicyclists We
moan in This connection riders VINO are dcsirous
of nutting big records their eye ometers. riders
M, ~ the Michael Starbuck ana Lcsna class. but
inst the men Of the everyday ass with large
end II the season: averages that they can chat
calmly over with envous friends duyng the season
OF wet and snow. ard when the 'oike' is getting d
well-earned rest
The scnemc may best be told By The experience
Of a versatile gentleman by the name OF ernest
Williams whose residence g In Corunna, MlcA
Williams hung his bicycle from the cellar ceiling
a shelf whereou food OF miscellaneous char
acter. An adventurous rat, with large out
empty stomach. forag.ng for supper. reached me
shelf and after doing the fullest justice TO the
via nds took what he considered to be an eNpe-
ditlous means reach the floor. He leapcd TO the
fr. Of the front wheel Of the bicycle II lmnle-
diately began to revolNr: tho rodent naturally raN
There was no dy-peptc future for that rat. The
wheel revolvcd for fair. II" couldn't stop on the
top Of the Tire and he couldn't ct secure enough
fcothold to Jump TO the wall. 30 away he went IN
n race for life the faster the wheel turned me
faster the rat pcdallcd, and when morning had al
vanccd far enough TO prompt the Owner OF the
bike to take his morning exercise. MY. KAT was
hausted condition He had ninetynine m les TO Ms
credit for the nights work
While free TO state that thlS story n"s
y Munchnns.n flavor about it, SIN the suggestion
4, conveys Is 80 absolutely simple ana so practlcil
that there i not an ambitions bicycst In the city
that may not. II he Will make a most phenomenal
record Tor himself durins the next month"; ana W
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-17
POLITICIANS KNOW HOW.

From The Citizen.
The complete domination OF P.att over his party
puzzles some intelligent folk who never have any
thing 10 do with politics except to vote: but the
thing Is plain enough TO politicians. He secured
the control OF the Federal patronage. the Presi-
dent thought that the surest TO keep the party
organization intact. He ordered a new enrolment
and let I'm Republicans who refused to wear his
collar IN the he sustained by the office hold
and oiiiceseeers Of his party. Then. OF course.
he was I'm position 10 carry the primaries. and
the primaries ground out convention delegates IA
ready Pooniu3 10 say that the cloud looked like
"A weasel that II very Ike a whale And
so when he presented his city ticket with n turn
coat sandwich"i in between two straght-outs they
yelled for 10 they would have yelled for anything
clse labc,ied Plat" And that's the situation for
Republican voters TO consider.