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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-08
The Petit Manan Matter.

Augusta, July "A hearing was held
in Augusta, today, in the case of the
Petit Manan Land Co. VS.. The Petit
Manan and Industrial company, before
Joseph Williamson, as master in chancery
and claims amounting to $4,000 were pre-.
sented and allowed, making $4S, 900 up tc
date.
Another hearing of same VS.. same was
held before Judge W. P. Whitehouse, a
case in equity on a supplemented bill
filed by Eben W. Freeman of Portland,
attorney for Annie W. Davis of Boston, a
stakeholder in the Petit Manan Land
and Industrial company. The bill prayed
that the decree appointing a receiver
might be admitted to answer. The de-
ciSion was reserved.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-08
OTISFIELD,


Pittsburg, July 7.-Reports received
from the River mines in the Pittsburg
district indicate that there is almost a
total suspension of work in the pits to-
day, and that the strike SO far as the Riy-
er miners are concerned, is general. A
dispatch from Monongahela City says:
The bitter feeling between the river and
railroad miners that has always inter.
red when a strike was inaugurated
heretofore and prevented good results, has
been lost sight of and organized, unor.
ganized and imported miners have joined
one faith and for one purpose. Today
there are about so men at work, and
1000 idle in the Monongahela Valley.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-08
A Town Wiped Out.

Watertown, y. Y, July IA special
to the Standard from De Kalb junction,
N. Y, says:
The village is a scene of desolation
and the dismayed inhabitants are every
where gazing with dependency upon the
awful work of the fires fend.s Twenty
two inhabitants in the heart of the bust i
ness section are in ruins, while the store
goods and house furniture that were
saved are piled high OH all sides. Both
Canton and Herman streets were wiped
out. The fire started in Dennis Smith S
barn at 2.3O this morning. Loss $40, 900;
insurance 10000. -
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-08
Railroad Officers Elected.

Belfast, July 1.-THE stockholders of
the Belfast and Moosehead railroad held
their annual meeting here today and
chose as directors, Charles B. Hazelti ne,
N. F. Houston, J. M. Fletcher, c. o.
Poor, Charles W. Frederick, W. M.
Wood, G. F. johnson, F. B. Matthews
and Charles E. Knowlton. At the
directors meeting Mr.. Hazeltine was
chosen PRESIDENT John H. Quimby. clerk
and Frank r. Wiggin, treasurer.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-08
Something TO Know.

1t uay be worth something to know
that the very best medicine for restoring
the tired ont nervous system to a healthy
vigor is Electric Bitters. This medicine
is purely vegetable. acts by giving tone
to the nerve centres in the stomach. gent
ly stimulates the Liver and Kidneys,
and aids these organs in throwing off
impurities in the blood. Electric Bitters
| improves the appetite, aids digestions
and is pronounced by those who hav-
tried 1t rs the very beat blood purifier
and nerve tonic. Try it. Sold for SOC or
81. 90 per bottle at III. P. S. Goold's Drug
store, OF Congress street. under Con-
zress Square hotel.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-08
Charged With Burning Farm Building.

Belfast, July Amos Jackson of East
Knox, who was arrested yesterday, was
placed on trial today in the police court,
charged with setting fire to the dwelling
and farm buildings, which were burned
at East Knox two weeks ago. Two horses
were burned at the time. jackson was
the first man at the fire. Many witnesses
were present at the hearing. Attorney
Bowden is conducting the case for the
state and e1-Attorney General Mcclellan
appeared for the defendant jacobson was
discharged.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-08

Standard, reputable articles are into
dear at the prices asked for them. Sub
stitutes offered by INSCRIPTIONS and IL
responsible makers are costly at any fig
ure. Be sure that no humbug is prac-
ticed on you when you go to bny.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-08
MAINE TOWNS.
Items of Interest Gathered by CORES
pondents of the Press.
CAPE ELIZABETH.

Cape Elizabeth, July Mr.. Charles
A. S. Hill spent the fourth with his
family at Norway.
Mr.. Fred M. Jordan and wife of Napa,
California, will spend the summer with
his parents, Mr., and Mrs. Scott D. Jor-
dan of Pond Cove. Mr. Jordan has spent
the past eleven years in the West, and ex-
poets to return there in the fall
Messrs. Elgin and Frank Verrill, and
Howard Smith of Portland, are erecting
fine cottage at Pond Cove, on the land
recently purchased by them.
Mr.. William P. Staples and Lily Miller
of Bowery Beach were united in marriage
Tuesday afternoon at the home of the
brides uncle, Mr.. George P. Wood A
reception was held in the evening at the
future home of the bride and groom. Re-
freshments were served by Ella Wood,
Addie Wheeler, and Florence Jordan.
very pleasant evening was passed, and the
many beautiful presents showed the
esteem in which the young couple were
held by their friends.
The strawberry crop will be very light
this year, owing to SO much wet weather
which has caused them to rust.
Mrs. Ephraim Howe of Tory, N. H.,
will spend month with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Augustus Hannaford at Pond
Cove.
GORHAM.
Gorham, July s.-The business houses
of the place will close Thursday evenings.
commencing today at 6 80 clock.
parties here yesterday for selling cider
July 3rd. They were brought before
Judge Garland and fine was imposed
The official board of the School street
Methodist church at a meeting held last
evening extended vote of thanks to the
unknown donors of beautiful time piece
for the audience room of the church.
church circle will hold an ice cream sale
on the lawn of DIR. Rowell, Main street,
this evening.
Mrs. George Lewis and son George left
yesterday for an extended trip in Europe.
A steel ceiling will be one Of the i'm
provements made at the Normal building
during the summer vacation.
Dirigo lodge, No. 81, K. of P, will at
tend the Silver anniversary July 9th at
Portland
Rev. William Cushmoore will be the
delegate from the local chapter to attend
the Epworth League convention at Toron-
to next week.
SCARBORO.
Eight Corners, July 7.-Mr. and Mrs.
Joshua Libby and two granddaughter
Mabel and Grace Brown, from Duluth,
Minnesota are visiting Mrs. Libby's
sister, Mrs. Edward Cook
The children's concert Sunday evening,
was very largely attended.
OTISFIELD
Otisfeld, July 7-Schoo1s in town
closed week ago. Teachers and schol-
ars gladly welcome vacation.
The heat of the last two days has been
very oppressive.
Crops are looking very well except per-
haps, corn, and that is little backward
on account of the early rains. The hay
crop is unusually heavy on nearly all the
farms.
Miss Nellie Stone, of Spurr's Corner,
together with three friends, will attend
the summer school at Saco,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-08
Knox County Republicans.

Rockland, July 1.-THE Republican
Knox county ommittee met here today
and organized with the choice of Frank
e. Miller as president and Edwin S. Vose
as secretary and treasurer.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-08
BuckIen's Arnica Salve.

THE BEST sALVE in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains, Corns and all Skin
Eruptions and positively cures Piles. or
no pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refun ded.
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by d. r.
5. Goold, 577 Congress St., under Con-
gress Square Hotel
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-08

William Griffin, Portland; Daniel ,
Fox, Kezar Falls; John Allen, Soldier
Home, Kennebec.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-08
Maine Pensions,
ORIGINAL,

Washington, July THE following
pensions have been granted Maine people
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-08
ADDITIONAL
INCREASE

Patrick Quinlan, Soldiers Home, Ke1
nebec.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-08

Charles A. Thomas, Augusta.
ORIGINAL, WIDOWS. ETC.
Mary c. Saunders, Waterville; Abbie J.
Wilson, Hudson.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-08

An insurance and collection agent in Otsego County,
New York, constantly recommends Rpans Tabues every
body whom he suspects of suffering from dyspepsia and takes
pleasure in relating his experience follows &c" have
been sufferer from dyspepsia for dozen years and
have tried all kinds of medicines that said good Tor
positive cure but of them afforded much relief have
always been blessed with keen appetite and have perhaps
dulged heartily times and suffered accordingly
winter while travelling through adjoining county
learned of Rpans Tabues and induced by try
them. They have done great deal good think
have fair promise of permanent would be
regular about my meals now, should be we'll"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-08
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Difference
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-08

Eight Corners, July 7.-Mr. and Mrs
Joshua Libby and two granddaughter
Mabel and Grace Brown, from Duluth
Minnesota are visiting Mrs. Libby's
sister, Mrs. Edward Cook.
The children concert Sunday evening,
was very largely attended.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-28
SOME SHORT LETTERS.

Rosa Ormsby of Almeda says she came
10 Texas from the North and Is anxious
10 see q. snow again.
Ida Grant of Smiley says she likes TO
read the Harpyhammer letters. Ida helps
to milk and can Piece quilts.
Joe a. Young of Runnels county Gays
they have a fine school at w nters, with
seventy-eight scholars enrolled.
Esther Fremnd of Columbia sent the
names of TWO of her little friends, who
are enrolled as Happyhammers.
Lille Williams OF Chandler is enrolled
as flappyhammer. She is going to
school. Her teachers name is Mr. Arnold
Fannie Hewitt of Burton says she is
soon. She has to walk three miles and
helf.
Guy +. Hicks OF Usage says his uncle.
who Is blind. has dog that will lead the
road
Willie V Campbell of Golad sent a
.ccntr.outon for the Georgia Anderson
char fund Willie joined the club this
week
Willie Woods is a new Hap who writes
from Wesley lie lives between Wesley
aud Greenv-uc, two little towns just five
miles apart.
Oliver Bush OF Vclasco Ia enrolled as
Happyhammer. The shepherd is his favor
tie dog and he ia glad tina; the club chose
the shcp for its pot.
Lizzie ana Mamie Thomas wrote from
HIN They mus, remember next time
that II is ugalnst the club rules to write
with a lead pencil
BESSIE Smither of Franklin says she Is
gong to school at Cross Reads, near
Owensv Ne. She likes her teacher, Pro-
fessor II. II. Arnold.
Laura HI writes from Gay HILL Her
rama 1l.d last month and she Is very cad
Gay Hill was named after Lauras papa
and one of h,s friends
Aaron Houston Prize of Alief; ~ Harris
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-28
Meta Kr.egel and Bertha Heges.
WANTS A SHEPHERD DOG.

Chappel lIill. Texas-Dear Haphammcr:
! send 10 cents for the char for little
Georgia, and 4 the Haps try to send her
o ,it ~ b" treated ! Will take up a collec-
ton. | think can get three or four dol
lars. would hike TO know where | can
set shepherd puppy. 1 would like to
nave one Tor a pct. We have three pens
oil pretty chckcns--brown l.eghorns, wy
andOttes and Brahmas We have a pair
Oh white pigeons. We raise the mammoth
bronze turkeys and have four black sheep.
We enjoyed the snow our sleigh came
Xery near running over the horse at times
We caught a pretty redb ri one evening
and put IL in q cage and the next morn
ing It ate IKE IT had always been Gagged.
We turned It out as soon as the snow
was gone l will close. with love to all
the Haps. LlNemae Mercer.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-28

Q. contribution amounting to s. here at
Many, II could 80 home ] think could
Iet more. You Wal please md " on
closed tor Georga's chair. l THINK q chair
GUIDED. and ini 80 much comfort and
pleasure IN It, for which ! will ovpS be
thankful to the dcir Ettlc liaps. and to
YOU. dear MIR. Ilaphammcr and tho dear
old Pos, for giving the Haps a page In so
valuable a paper
Dear liaps, | am now living tn Louisl-
ho,nc ON the river. Papa and mamma arc
Keeping bounding housc. like my new
friends very much. though | often long
to 40 to dear old Texas to sec my old
Wen, dear lIaps, what is going TO be our
next contcstp / wac so glad the shrp-
herd won. II ~ the first ,ime that one OF
my favoritcs has won.
Mess ELLA Mahan, am glad you had
such delightfm Christmas and received
SO many nice presents And you. Wion,.
was sad 10 SEQ II lester from you, bu,
there Ia some mistake about our letters,
as | know that | answered your last.
enough, as we have moved. the huter
might have been missent tyours | tnenn).
ant Christmas, reccivod several presents
from some OF the lIaps. Miss I,oiuo Adj
ANS of can. Texas. sent me nice book
and another useful present Nise poiilo
Stroud OF Burton cent mo A nice albam.
and ore of my little friends. kathles n
IlVirs, gave me a beautiful scrap hook.
NV brothor-ln law aont pe painting
beck and box Of Lepcils from orange,
besides. resolved rlcc presents on the
Christmas tree ! am thankful TO all my
friends for Their kind remembrance of me
unf hope tho Ilanhamncr aud Hans may
long live TO hammer happiness for hrtle
cripples or IN any way they can. Az my
letter IL getting too long. i will close by
wishing Georgia success, with her char
MIR. Haplransner and all the tlaps. accept
tho love and host wishes of your true
friend and Hap. Daisic Oliphint.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-28

The Happyhammers are the young
people who read the Youths Department
or The Houston Post. There are no fees
or charges Of any kind connected with the
Club. Boys AMI girls who read The Post
may he enrolled as active members by
SEEMING name, age and address,
1T is the object OF all HappyNammcrs to
hammer happiness when and wherever
possible. Hence the club name and motto.
me CLUB flower Is the violet, the club tree
the live, oak, and the club pet Is the mock.
then selves. The favorito dog of the Hap
herd.
The club colors are rose and gray. These
coiors are intended 10 be worn with or
without the club button or pin. They are
made INTO badge by pinnlng or sewing
together two pieces of narrow ribbon, one
OF rese pink and the other of light gray.
me club button is made OF celluloid. The
ground is white, with the words "houston
Lost II. II. Club" painted in violet color,
rue cru Hover IL engraved in the center
ara 10 or violet color. The letter III IS IN
large type on each side of the violet. 1t
MAKES pretty little badge and VIII be
sent 10 any Happyhammer upon the re-
ceipt OF 10 cents, In ordering a button.
ADDRESS your letters to the Haphammer.
care rho Post, Houston, Texas.
For every new subscriber sent by a
i'appyhammer for the Scml-Weckly Post,
a club button VIII be given free. The sub
scrihcr secured can be either for three
months. six months or a year; no matter
winch of the three II is, your badge VIII
not cost YOU anything. When sending a
subscriber send your letter to the business
Office of The Post.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-28
EUGENE FIELDS BABIES.

Eugene Field. the poet. whose memory
is sacred in all Happyhammer land. and
whose beautiful poetry was inspired by
his love for children had eight babies to
bless his home. He loved them. lost them
three of :hem-liyed with them, played
with them. joyed with them, BORROWED
with them.
one OF these babies has grown to wo-
manhood. Two more are fast leaving
childhood behind. Only two remain to
claim the title OF Gene Fields babies"
These two. however, boy and a girl
both of whom Will have birthday on the
9th OF next March. are babies still, says
the Chicago Inter Ocean. The oldest viii
be years old on the day named the
youngest s. This fact OF the single birth
day Mr. Field was wont to characterize as
a piece of economy on Mrs. Fields part
'She didn't want to have to make birth
day feasts for two children" he was fond
OF saying laughingly.
Life in the Field family will never be
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-28
WHAT ARo1rr r11fs IrApsa

Wemar. Texas-Dear Haphammer: 1t
nade me feel so sorry 10 see in The Post
/ would write again and ask you If You
did not think the Haps could send her to
be cured Five thousand nickels would
be $50. II all the Haps would send
nickel apiece a month Tor three months,
that would be $3.50, ana many would send
more than that, | know. / know how
bad it IS to be crippled and | know how
thu liaps would think how they would
feel If they could not wgik. they would be-
glad to help little Caorgia. My papa says
nickel every month. ! Wish the !iaps
would write what they think about 1t and
tell us what you think about it.
Fred t. Henkel
j. S.-One OF my friends wants 10 Join
the happy band. His name 10 Tommie
Cohen. He IS II years old. Ell.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-28
"A GREAT FRUIT COUNTRY.

Liverpool. Texas Dear Haphammer: /
think | have remained silent long enough,
so here | come agMn. | have Just been
reading some n.ce letters from the Iiaps.
What II great privilege We ilaps have in
having our letters published Ia Tic llous-
ton POST our school erded yesterday and
we VIII have no more school until next
September. We expected to have an eight
We will study at home now. l have ono
sister and -four brothers.
| know nearly AN of the Haps have
heard Of ALVIN, the great fruit aat berry
country. | live not far from Alvin and
we VIII have lots Of frutt and berries this
summer. In fact, I picked satuc'Tfu. of
straw berries last week. our Northern
Hans may doubt this, but i ~ true. |
expect to have some of my little friends
wish me this summer. know they VOL
enjoy the fruit ana she boat rides. We
will hSve nice new boat. remain your
true Happyhammer, Lucille Roberts.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-28

ma a great many theories have boen nd-
Yanccd 10 account for It, The general
opinion now seems TO be that tho first
Manx cats, living hundreds of ye,rs ago,
sat down too much. That sounds odd.
doesn't IT.
The soil OF the Isle OF Man IL very darn.
aud the air. also, Us full of moisture, and
the early cato In sitting on their haonchos
scuuirod some disease of tho tail no
scientists ti@nk, and gradually the tail
d'sappcared entirely.
The Manx cat Ia not tho only tnilless
Ont. In Slam ana Burmah there Is a cat
with n tail only half the ordinary lenuth.
and curl.d MP In n knot like n pigs tam,
and In the Crlmcn there lives n race oi
cats entirely without tails and having the
general app sarancs OF Mnnx cats.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-28
THE BUTCHER BIRD.

Did any Of the Happyhammers ever see
butcher bird? ] will Try to describe IT,
II resembles the hooking bird that the
lihps love so dearly. II has heavier
body, has quite a long, sharp 5eak and
lhtle. sharp claws The top of its head
is blue. The throat Is whbte. II has a
black stripe extending from the ears to
the eyes, then separating the blue and
whie colors.
There are two kinds OF butcher birds
One is the Northern, the other the South
ern. The above is a description or the
Southern bird. II is called butcher bird.
because It impales ITS victims on thorns
after the manner Of a butcher hanging
up meat.
Last wesk one of ,hessi birds tried te
kin Miss Myrtle Swanson's canary bird
The cage had been hanging out IN The sun
shine 10 give Mr.. Canary a little fresh
salr and a sunbath, when the butcher bird
alighted on the cage and made desperate
efforts TO catch the little canary that fut-
tered about In terror Miss Myr,le's
mother drove the murderous bird awt :.
hut 1t fingered about all day, trying 10
catch the little songster.
Late in the evening. being determined
to have a supper of some kind, this cruel
bird attacked a red bird. The latter flew
away rapidly, screaming with fright. but
II could not escape. The butcher seized
| II in the air and both birds went TO the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-28
PLENTY or CANE.

Tutr9n. Toxas.-Dear Hapilammer. !
have been reading some most interesting
letters from the Haps, and got so deeply
interested thought | would write a short
letter. / am glad the shepherd gained the
contest. / do wonder what our next con-
test Will be- | would like to join your
happy club OF Haps. | live one mile from
the isttie town OF Putnam. This Is a
beautiful country and there Is great en-
a great deal of game of different kinds
out herr. We have deer, SQUIRRELS and
oh how | wish you boys We're out TO help
me trap the wolves. There are a great
many of them hare. They come near the
house and howl, but thcy won't bother
eny one. / would like very much 10 so
down on the coast | am sure | could
enjoy myself so much Wen. l Will close.
Hoping you WIN enroll my name as a
ms nlber of the Haps' club. | would Ike
to correspond with some Of the Haps.
Your frlond. Jay DAVIS.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-28
A Cat without n Tail.

At frs, glance you might call It q rabbit
or kangarco's little cousin. but II 10
really cat, even II It hasn't any tall.
Its home Is IN the lslo of Man. south Of
England. and for that reason It Is called q
Manx cat few OF the kind have been
brought TO this country. but they do not
thrive very well outside of their native
land.
TO ono accustomed 10 an ordinary cat,
the Manx cat appears very unfinished and
incomplete. its tail being mere brush
OF hair hardly as large as a rabbits tail.
1t IL much bigger and stronger than the
common pussy" and 1t has n rounded
head. with fuller. fiercer eyes Its hair
also is coarser and thlcker. often yellow
or bun. and It's hind legs are longer aud
OF Ereltcr strength than tho Others. Ard
Us cltpws--one touch OF them Ia enough,
for they are long and sharp. and when
ngh,ing the Manx cat drives them deep
INTO tho fcah of its enemy. 1t IL aston
ishingly awint In its movement and like
It's wilder brother, tho wildcat, d knows
no fear For catching rats and mice rab-
| hits. BIRDS and other small game. no AMI
| NAL cQi,Dis IL.
Although the Manx cat lives In and
| around tho homes OF mankind. 1t is not
so gvnlc and easily tanned az an ordinary
cat Indeed. II Is moro like q dog. for II
VIII follow It's master anywhere. hunt with
him and fight for him
Scient.s have been very much puzzled
! 10 know why the Manx cat " not pro-
vlded with tail like others of It's kind.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-28

dull while Posy and his little sister Sc
main the delightful children they are.
The pet names bv which the children are
known to all their friends Were given to
them by MIR. Field. The hoy IL named Of
ter his paternal grandfather. the girl after
the Wife of the man who was Eugene
Fields guardian after the death OF his
father. Tho boy when interroguted rs tc
his name. invariably gives a characteristic
reply
My name is Posy." he will say gravely
but my next name is Roswell Francis
Field Sis'er's name is Little Sister Girl
but her next name Is Ruth Gray. Sanders
always called us rosy'n sister"
Sanders" Is the boys own name for his
father. AS he quantity explains, "When We
was on Sunday we said papa. but when we
was playing moo2y COW VIC said Sanders"
And Sanders Is the name by which the
dead poet will always live In his little
sons heart. Almost everything which he
knows has vivid connection with the man
who knew how TO make childish things so
real 10 the children of older growth who
had forgotten their babyish lore.