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The Portland daily press., 1897-08-18
STATE OF MAINE DAY. :
Governor and Other Officials at Fryeburg
Yesterday.

Fryeburg, August 17.-This was State of
Maine day at the Chatauquan assembly.
Gov. Powers, Attorney General Haines,
Gen. Choate, Col. E. G. Harrington and
B. W. McKeen, secretary of the state
board of agriculture, with their ladies,
were driven this morning to Jockey Cap,
over the village and through the farming
portions of the town.
DIR. S. G. Gordon presided at the meet
ing this afternoon and introduced the
speakers. Gov. Powers paid an earnest
tribute to Fryeburg, commenting upon
her fine natural beauties, her distin-
guished citizens and the famous men of
Oxford county. He then spoke of the
State of Maine, her history, her illustri-
GUS men and vast resources. The Cover
nor was followed by Attorney General
VIM. 7. Haines, who spoke very ably up
on the judiciary and the administration
Of the law.
In the evening Gov. Powers made an
other address upon the executive depart
ment of the state, its functions and du-
ties. Gen. Choate of Augusta followed,
speaking for the military department of
the state. A display of fireworks was
then witnessed at Riverside.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-18
WESTBROOK.

Naomi Rebekah lodge of this city has
been invited to come to Fryeburg August
8lst and September 1st as the guests Of
Julian Rebekah lodge. The invitation
has been accepted and there will be a
special meeting at the lodge room Friday
evening to make arrangements.
DR.. E. F. Mayberry of West Medic I'd,
Mass. is the guest of his father, Mr..
Nelson May berry.
George B: Quimby is canvassing the
city at the West End in the interest Of the
new city directory.
Game of ball at Warren park this morn
ing at O'Clock, Presumpscots VS.. Sacca-
rappas.
Miss Carrie NJ. Pratt is rusticatinq at
Freedom, n. H., for two weeks.
Mr. Archie Tufts of Boston. Mass. is
spending g two weeks vacation with his
parents in this city.
Mrs. Fannie B. Merrill of Santa Cr1z
Cal, who has been the guest of Mrs. H.
B. Sturgis for the past few weeks has
gone to Wells beach where she will make
q short stay before her return to her
home.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-18
HARBoR DRIFT.
Items of Interest Picked Up Alongshore
Yesterday.

The fine steam yacht Valiant is in the
harbor
The harbor was breezy but pleasant yes
terday.
The British schooner Arthur M. Gibson
arrived in the morning from Louisburg,
Cape Breton, with 511 tons of slack coal
for G M. Stanwood & Co.
The schooner j. S. Winslow also ar
rived from Philadelphia with large
cargo of coal
The British schooner Canning Packet
with cargo of hard wood boards for j.
81. Hamlen & Son, arrived from Matan-
zan, n. S. n
The schooner Sarah with lumber came
in for a harbor.
There was splendid feet Of steam
yachts in the harbor yesterday. In add.
ton to those mentioned In yesterday IS
PRESS, there were the Sovereign, the
Fornosa, the Sterling, Oghesta, the
Scythian. and Dyda. There were also the
yawl Montecito, schooner Monhegan,
cutter Crystal, sloops Moniteur and
Excel and cat Whisper.
The r. r. Pettigrew sailed Yesterday.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-18
DEERINo CITY COUNCIL.
Adjourned Meeting Last Evening Consid-
ers Several Matters of Importance.

The adjourned meeting of the Deering
city government was held last evening
and was called to order at 8. 10 with May.
or Davis in the chair. Absent Alder.
man Cram.
In opening, the clerk read the petition
of the Sebago Power company which
was laid on the table at the last meet
ing. The, petition asked for the right tic
locate poles and wires on certain streets
in Deering, for the transmission of..nght
and power into Portland.
The petition was received and placed
on file, and by vote the clerk was in
structed to advertise for a hearing at City
hall. September at 7.3o.
The Mayor then called the attention Of
the board to the matter of an unpaid sew
er tax due from the heirs of Erastut
Knight. This is case that has been IN
litigation for some time.
Voted to refer the case to the city solicit
tor for an opinion.
The N. e. I. and T. Co. petitioned fol
permission to change certain Of theil
poles at East Deering from the easterly te
the northerly side of the street. The per
mission was granted.
An invitation was received from CHIEF
Peck of the Fire department. inviting
the government to participate in the
Firemen's muster parade at Portland or
Friday. Received and accepted.
The clerk read a letter from Mrs. H. r
johnson of Castine,a former resident and
taxpayer of Deering, asking for the abat
ment Of sewer tax of $41 on property
formerly owned by her on Oak street
The matter dates back some few years
and has never been adjusted. The letter
was placed on file.
Alderman Seal introduced an order
directing that the sum of $48 be appro.
priated for the work of removing signs
and advertising matter from trees and
posts throughout the city, and that the
amount be taken from the appropriation
on streets.
Alderman Matthews disliked the idea
of taking the money from the street de-
partment fund as that fund was SO Low
at the present time.
Upon vote the order received passage
Aldermen Cobb. Seal, Aver and Lane
voting in favor, and Aldermen Matthews
and Gowen opposed.
4 The second reading was givenEthe or
der calling for the appropriation of $500
for the construction of sewer on Lawn
avenue and Spring street, the amount
to be raised by temporary loan. The order
received passage.
Adjourned to meet Wednesday, August
25th at 7.30 p. m.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-18
A Rival Fair.

The New England fair may be the larg-
est one of it's kind held in Portland this
year, but it certainly is not the only one,
as will be learned from the following re-
port:
Two girls and boy whose ages range
from nine to twelve years, living on
Tying street, and wishing to give a bifth-
day present to an old lady friend Of theirs
decided to hold fair and devote the pro-
ceeds to that purpose, in order that the
gift might literally come from themselves.
To raise capital for carrying out the
scheme they had ''show." The tickets
were two for cent in the afternoon, and
one cent each for the evening perform
ance. From this they realized the mag
nifcent sum of twenty-one cents, which
amount was used as the basis of the
fair.
For two weeks the managers were
closeted in the "play ROOM turning out
everything from an emery bag to a penny
in-the-slop machine, and great was the
excitement when at last the opening day
arrived. The parents of one of the girls
kindly loaned their large lawn for the &C.
casion and dotted with the fag-draped
booths it presented very fine appearance.
In thefeyening the fairylike scene was
completed by the addition of Japanese
lanterns hung among the shrubs and trees.
The average price of the articles for sale
was three cents, although few were
more expensive, perhaps ten sor fifteen
cents. Lemonade, root-beer, candy and
vegetables were donated by the parents,
but the remainder came from the pocket
books Of the managers. Notwithstanding
the high prices, 1t was very literally
patronized. Some, it is true, came to scoff
but they generally remained to pay, SO
the enterprising youngsters have, as the
result of their Inspiration, the sum of two
dollars and sixteen cents.
A VISITOR.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-18
Cider at b ottom of This Row.

Augusta, August l7.-Andrew Robbins,
charged with assault on James Kearney
of Windsor, was before the police court
today and ordered to furnish bonds of
$500 for his appearance at the Supreme
court. He could not do so and was com.
mitted to Jail. In his story he tried to
turn the tables by declaring that Kearney
invited him to his house and assaulted
him with club and knife when he failed
to get some cider at neighbours house.
He showed scars on his head and one
on his arm. Mrs. Robbins, who was with
him at the time of the trouble in Wind
sor, was discharged on her own promise
to appear.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-18
ES1Jl.Nkdl1:S7fflI74X

"a public and private charity. If all the
C .Ilan women of our churches and
o .ai good women of this town would
JOIN With us the shame which is seen in
our eI streets, from one end of the town to
me sne other, might be put down. Things
oaied men brutaIly whipping the animals
W are SO much more noble and better
IMAM they are, this is common sight in
our gu streets. These men do not get into
one condition on water or anything else
weaker than old cider or rum and these
ln'I,oxlcants are sold to them in this town.
All know this and will not the churhes
JOIN with US to ferret out these Eaccursed
places and put a stop to the business2 1t
Is well known fact that the evil Of in
temperance is the greatest OF all evils and
even greater than all other evils put to-
gether If Christ were on earth would not
ms trst attack be made upon the great
est evil which exists? How then can we
pc followers of Christ who having the
law on our side allow these things to go
on. Homes made miserable. Neighbor
moods terrorized and horses beaten unmer-
elIulIy through our streets.
AGNES l.. JOHNSON.
Press Supt. Gray W. T. U.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-18
BLUE PEOPLE BRIGHT.

The business mans friend Bicola Pills. are a
scientific remedy and the only perfect cure for
the diseases of the nervous system. A remedy
adapted for the banker, lawyer, doctor, preach
er and merchant. While BtcoiG PITS are in
tended for all who are afflicted with nervous
aDeGIsness, they are particularly adapted to 40
men suffering from a weakened condition of the
nervous system, with prostration. faintness sc.
Bicola Pills give immediate relief-for rheuma-
tism, all blood and nervous troubles. Discoy-
cred and Perfected by The TURNER'S, of Phila-
delphia. THE TURNER'S also make
TARZINA-The only ointment for skin troub-
les. Cures piles.
TURNER'S LITTLE LIVER TURNER'S
very small pill. Turns your liver.
Regular agents in Portland for The Turner's
Remedies, are:
Fl. P. s. Goold. Chas. F. Landers, Goold
Bragdon Frank F. Holland, Fred A. Turner
l.. G. Fowler, Chas. E. Wheeler, Edward M
Stevens, Frank L. Pickett.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-18
PEAKS ISLAND.

e.
The summer season on the island is
now at it's height and within three weeks
the island will resume the ordinary life
of the year. The season thus far has been
a very successful one and the remaining
weeks give promise of continued sue
cess.
The arrivals of yesterday at the Peaks
Island house were: Chas.sss.A Paine,
Manville, r. l.; Geo. W. Adams, Ash
ton, Ri; Geo. s. Penney, wife and chill
dren, Readville, Mass; B. E.EHarris, St.
Johnsbury, VT; Mrs. A. Gage, Port
land; Geo. F. Bryant, Bangor; Thomas
Carey and wife, Portland; Mrs. W. E..
Sheehan. Albany, N. Y.
The annual reunion of Sergeant's Mess
of Co. K, 18th Maine regiment associa-
ton, was held yesterday at the Peaks ISL
and house. The association has held it's
reunion for some Is years at different
places, and Peaks island was decided
upon as the placeof reunion for this year.
The officers of the company association
are President, II. M. Bolster, South
Paris; secretary and treasurer, Sergt. A.
NJ Rice, Chelsea, Mass. These officers
were chosen years ago and are to serve
until such time as they may desire to re-
sign. The following were present: r.
A. Field and wife, Lewiston; Fl. N.
Bolster and wife, South Paris; J. P.
Cobb and friend, Orcutt, VT; E. F.
Goss and wife, Auburn; A. M. Rice and
wife, Chelsea, Mass. j. F. Stearns, Low
ell, Me.
Mr.. Bridgeland of the McCullum thea
tire company met with q peculiar accident
at the performance Monday evening. 1t
happened during a scene where some
shots are fired The actor in whose hands
the weapon was held, aimed low, the re-
suit being that Mr.. Bridgeland received
the contents Of the weapon in his face
and forehead At the time none of the
audience or the performers noticed the
accident as the scene closed Immediate
ly. Mr. Bridgeland's face was quite badly
filled by the powder and yester-
day forenoon heI visited : surgeon
in Portland to have the particles of the
shot removed. Fortunately for Mr.. Bridge
land the accident will not prove serious
or disfgure his face.
The following are the latest arrivals at
the Coronado: Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Good
win, Mrs. G. Foster, Lynn, Mass; John
W. Staybeck, G. A. Williams, Verona,
n. j.; G. 6. Briggs, Augusta; A. F.
Clark, Boston.
Mr.. Fred Mcintosh managed. another
of the series of dances for the 9Th Maine
Regiment association on Monday evening
at their building. The attendance at the
dance was small, owing to the Indictment
weather.
A party of 25 persons arrived yesterday
and will enioy a brief outing on the
island with quarters at the sth Maine
Regiment building.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-18
DEERING.

The work Of moving the Sparrow build
ing on Forest avenue at Woodfords com
menced yesterday. The building occupied
by E. E. Wheeler is to be moved across
the Portland & Rochester track to face
on Belmont place and will be conve rted
into block of four dwellings, The
small Sparrow building recently occupied
by Alexander Dunnan will be moved to
the foot of Clifton street, and on the
northerly side. This will be occupied as
a dwelling after several changes have
been made.
Hon. Eben E. Rand and wife and Miss
Carrie T. Rand of Fessenden street, Mr..
and Mrs. E. A. Duren Of Cumberland
Mills, and Charles F. Hutchins of Low
ell, Mass, have just returned from ten
days outing at the Richardson lakes.
The members of the hook and ladder
company and the hose company at Wood
fords have been hard at work the past two
evenings in preparing their apparatus for
the parade of Friday.
The board of assessors were in session
yesterday afternoon from to 8 O'Clock to
listen to complaints, if any, on account Of
errors in the recent taxation. Several
parties appeared before the board that
thought their taxes were too high and
asked for an abatement. The assessors
will hold these claims under consideration
Miss Agnes Stafford. elocutionist, Miss
| Bertha Webb, violinist, and Miss Dollie
Whitcher took part in an entertainment
one evening last week in Bridgton for the
| benefit of one of the churches.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-18
SPECIAL OFFER:
48 Cents.

For few days, to inspire confidence in our
remedies; we will mail, closely sealed, a regular
age of Paris Vital Sparks" flor "a two-cent
stamps.
~ NO @. o. d. PACKAGES OR DE-
CEPTIVE CIRCULARS CALLING FOR
MEDICINE SENT WITH FULL DIREC-
TIONS AND A VALUABLE MEDICAL
PAPER ALL SECURELY SEALED,
FREE FROM OBSERVATION.
Paris Vital Sparks, a safe medicine that can
not harm YOU but will do you good.
FAILING VIGOR IN CASES PAST FORTY
OUR GREAT SPECIALITY. ssa
Write today. DON'T delay. Address the DR..
ARCHAMBAULT CO., 1s Pemberton So.
Boston, Mass.
SINCERITY in speaking as they think, be-
lieving as they pretend, acting as they profess,
performing as they promise and being as they
appear to be. This Is what The DR.. Archam-
bault Co. always oeS."-Post. aug14d6t
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-18

Col. Soule of the Maine Division Sons
of Veterans, has issued general orders
No. 9. The following appointments:
d Surgeon-Charles E. Dow, Waterville.
Chaplain-Charles F. Paine, Bar Har-
Dor.
Judge Acknowledgement X. Gould.
RockIand.
Inspector-Alfred R. Hall, Oakland.
Assistant Inspectors-J. W. Dutton.
New Sharon; B. L. Nicholas, Augusta.
Mastering Oficer-Orrin j. Dickey,
Belfast.
Sergeant Major-Charles S. Berry,
Portland.
I Quartermaster Sergeant-Frank F.
Prince, Portland.
A camp is in readiness for formation
in Dexter. The number of members in
good standing is 1923; camps, As.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-18
Canary Birds For Favors.

Bar Harbor, August l7.-The most bril-
liant social event of the season was the
cotillion given tonight by Mrs. Joseph
Pulitzer, to the younger set. There were
100 guests and the decorations and cos
tunes were very beautiful The favors
included large number of canary birds
in cages.
Commodore Morgan went to Northeast
Harbor today in the Corsair. He will re-
turn here tomorrow.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-18
18th Maine Reunion.

~ The annual reunion of the Seventeenth
Maine Regiment association occurs at
Long Island today. Members are partic-
ularly requested to assem- BILE at Bosworth
Post, G. A. R., at $50 o'clock, to escort
the regimental colors to the steamer at
Portland pier that leaves at 9 O'Clock.
Music will be furnished by the American
Cadet band. Upon arrival at the wharf
arrangements may be made for those de-
string to witness the parade.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-18
OBITUARY..
Prof. Allen Chase.

Prof. Allen Chase, eldest son of Presi-
dent A. f. Chase, formerly of the East
Maine Conference Seminary, now of
Kent's Hill, died Saturday at Nashville,
Tenn, of malarial pneumonia. Allen
Chase was born at Kent, Is Hill nearly
twenty-nine years ago, received his early
education there, fitting for, and GRADUATE
ing from the Wesleyan University at
Middleton, Conn, with high honors.
Shortly afterwards he accepted q profess
sorship in Rust University, at Holly
Springs, Miss, and later took the position
sslpurser Of the Central college of Ten
nessee, at Nashville. where he has resided
some three years. A few weeks ago he
was elected professor of mathematics at
Kent's Hill and resigning his position in
Tennessee, was preparing to leave for
home, when he was taken violently i'll
with the disease which proved fatal. He
leaves widow and one child. His father
and mother left Kenu's Hill for Nashville
several days ago.
Young Chase was regarded as an excep-
tionally advanced student for his years
and an expert mathematician. He was
deservedly popular wherever he went and
had every prospect for most brilliant
future
Mrs. John L. Best.
Mary E. Bean, wife of John L. Best,
died at her home in South Portland, Sum
day, August Is. The deceased was born
in Scarboro, September 8. 1912, and
passed her early life In that place. She
was the daughter of the late John F.
Bean, and her aged mother still survives
her.
Mrs. Best was possessed of benevolent
disposition .and her charitable works
throughout her busy life have endeared
her to many outside her Immediate circle
Of acquaintance. Her heart was bound
up in her home and family who will al
ways cherish her memory as devoted
wife and mother.
She leaves one sister, Mrs. Matthias
Moulton, fol. Portland, and three children,
Florence M. Best, Mrs. Winfred c. Pike
of Portland, and Harry B. Best Of Bos-
ton, by all of whom no less than by her
ever indulgent husband will her loss be
keenly felt.
John II. Russell.
John 81. Russell, formerly of the print
ing firm of Brown Thurston & Co., but
for the past sixteen years resident of the
West, died Monday evening. Mr.. Russell
first came to Portland to act as foreman
for Mr.. Thurston in the CO.'S He subse-
quently returned to his native place in
Quincy Ill. but later came east again and
with the late Stuart A. Strout went into
partnership with Mr.. Thurston. The
firm had a profitable business and when
Mr.. Russell retired it was due to desire
on his part to engage in business in Chi
cago.
Mr.. Russell hal been i'll ever since his
arrival in Portland on visit several
weeks ago. He was sixty four years
of age. While living in Portland he took
active interest in the Odd Fellows and
was a member of Machigonne Encamp-
ment and Ancient Brothers Lodge.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-18
NOTED GOLF PLAYER.
MIR. Alex Find1ay of Montrose. Scotland.
Was at the Portland Links Yesterday.

Mr.. Alex Findlay, crack golf player
OF Montrose, Scotland played on the
Portland golf links yesterday afternoon,
playing ever seen on the Portland
course. Mr.. Findlay is an expert, and
holds the record on the celebrated Mont
rose links. He began playing when only
seven years of age and as young man
was noted not only for low scores, but for
good style. He has the perfect st. An
drews swing and all the other marks of
good form which distinguished the expert
Scottish bred players. 1t is pleasure
to watch such graceful and easy play and
very useful thing for persons who are
taking up the game in this country where
one has SO few chances to see men who
play in good form. The majority of the
best American players. it would not be
far from the mark to say all, have sglar-
ing faults of style which make them bad
models for beginners to initiate.
Mr.. Findlay went over the course Tues
day afternoon with two members OF the
club and broke all previous records. His
score was Is for 1S holes. The best previ-
GUS score was IS, made by Dean Sills.
The score was as followE:
Out, 1853 go
In, 5 8 5-38
Total, 70
Mr.. Findlay plays at Poland Springs
today and returns to play here on Thurs
day. An opportunity will be given to all
members of the club to see some fine play
ing Thursday afternoon and it is hoped
that all members in town will be present.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-18
CITY OF PORTLAND.
Notice to Contractors.

CEALED proposals for building about 1900
y feet of plank sidewalk &n Diamond Island
will be received at the Office of the Commits
sioner of Public Works until twelve O'Clock m.
Thursday, August 10th, 1897, when they win be
publicly opened and read, Plans, speeinca-
on and after Monday, the 10th inst, at the ofnce
of said Commissioner, who reserves the right
to reject any or all bids. Bids should be mark
ed Proposal for wooden sidewalk and ad-
Of Public Works. aug1adtd
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-18

Why continue to pass your, nights in
scratching, and your days IN misery?
Doan's Ointment brings instant rellef,
and permanently cures even en- .h s.;, wofst
cases Of Itching Piles. 1t never falls.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-18

One lot of fine Clay Worsted
Suits, ali wool. and sold by
others at $1,000. Our price
S7.98 aSuit.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-18
MISCELLANEOUS.
We MAKE
MEN.

Weak and inpotent men can secure healthy,
vigorous marital strength, vitality and develop.
ment in from two to ten days, and III 70 per cent
IN MUCH LESS SPACE OF TIME
by the use of Dr. Archambaults wonderful
Paris Vital Sparks for short time; 80 per cent cent
ing Losses drains cease at once. At last d
remedy that is beneficial to all and that acts on
the organs as rapidly as eathartic acts on the
DIR. ARCHAMBAULTS PARIS VITAL
SPARKS act at once, and their continued use
for few days builds man or woman up
PRICE. $500 PER PACKAGE-A FULL
MONTHS TREATMENT-1OO DOSES.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-18
One lot Of Mems Suits at
SIS. 40 a Suit. All wool.

One lot of Mems Fancy Check.
All Wool Suits. Sold elsewhere
at $1,000 a Suit. Our price
$3.50 a Suit.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-18
ATLANTIC CITY AND CAPE MAY.

The Popular Coast Resorts of America
Days Tour Leaving koston Aug. Rs
Rates s35, Including ParIor Car.