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The Portland daily press., 1897-08-13
Diamond Island Field Day.

The following is the programme OF
sports for Diamond Island field day:
Swimming race - Manager, Alfred
Brown: Judges, Holman S. Melcher, DIR.
I. K. Kimball, Fred r, Lewis. Time,
100
Diving ontest-Manager, Alfred Brown
judges, Holman S. Melcher, DR.. I. e.
Kimball, Fred r. Lewis. Time, LIS.
Yacht race-Manager, Franklin N.
Lawrence judges, James z. Fox, Walter
L. Barlow, Ralph T. Kendall; commit
tee on measurements and courses, Frank.
lin n. Lawrence, Joseph III. Day, r. T.
Mcclellan. Time, $50.
Rowing race-Manager, r. 7. Nc
Lellan; judges, Ira Berry, George HI.
Libby, DR.. Il. M. Northcotte. Time,
I2.40.
Tub race-Manager, R. T.. Mcclellan
judges, Ira Berry, George Il. Libby, DR..
e. NJ. Northcotte Time Ne s5o
Baxter; Judges, f. Fl. Morse, Harry B.
Coe, A. II. Kinds. Time, 800.
Three legged race-Managers, Charles j
judges, Charles f. Stafford, Charles F.
Flagg, H. M. Bailey. Time, $40.
Potato ce-Managers, Charles j. Chap,
man, Jr., Franklin Lawrence; judges
Charles +. Stafford, Charles f. Flagg, II.
100 yards race-Managers, Charles j.
Chapman, Jr., Franklin Lawrence
judges, f. H. Morse, Harry B. Coe, A.
Il. Kinds. Time. $50.
siSack race-Managers, Charles j. Chap
man, Jr., Franklin Lawrence; judges,
Charles F. Stafford, Charles 4. Flagg, H.
M. Bailey. Time, $40
Running broad jump-Managers, Chas.
J. Chapman, Jr., Franklin Lawrence;
judges, Mr.. Kennard, Mr. Donahue, Mr..
Arthur Berry Time, $50.
Base ball-Manager, Arthur Brown.
Time, 400.
Dinner at hall Committee, William Il.
Ihaxter, George II. Poor, George Il.
Moody. Time, $50
Dance-Souyenir orders, refreshments
committee, George G. Owen, Henry q.
ellison, H. W. Barnard, Jr. Time, 500.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-13
MAINE MUSICAL FESTIVAL.
4 Statement to the Public from Messrs.
Chapman and Chase.

The following communication has been
received
To the Editor of the Press:
We are happy to be able to state def
nitely the dates for the great Maine Fes-
tival. 1t will commence in Bangor,
Thursday evening, October 18th, and i've
performances will be given, three even
ings and two matinees, closing with
grand popular concert on Saturday even
ing. Beginning at Portland, Monday,
October 18th, the same programme will
be repeated closing on Wednesday even
ing, October 20. On account of the seri-
GUS illness of Madame Nordica, the festi-
val is two weeks later than was at first
planned, but the latest cable states that
Madame Nordica will sail October I'd,
and will sing at the festival if physically
able. With this in hand we feel safe to
name the above dates and assure the pub
lie of her appearance. Madame Lillian
Blauvelt will return from Europe and
Madame Nordica. Mime. Blauvelt is be-
yond question one of the greatest Ameri-
can prima donnas. Her personal beauty
and charm of appearance add greatly to
the pleasure of listening to her truly beau
tiful voice.
Evan Williams, the tenor, whose name
and reputation are foremost among the
"a oA.O 80 S.A6 CIV
) eral times during the festival. DR.. Carl
IL. Duff, the famous baritone, Grace
Couch, Heinrich Meyn, Gwilym Miles,
John Fulton and other of the fayorite
soloists of the New York concert stage,
will be present. A magnificent chorus
sof 1000 voices will sing at each festival.
Mr.. Chapman has given his personal care
and training to this chorus all over the
!, state, devoting his entire time since the
first of May. Forty of the best musicians
from the celebrated Seidl orchestra of
New York, will play at each performance.
Their number will be increased to 70 by
the engagement of some Of Names best
performers.
Work on the new building at Bangor is
being pushed forward rapidly; and the
seating capacity of the fine new auditori-
UNI in Portland will be increased by the
addition of galleries SO that the large
audience can be comfortably seated and
taken care Of The railroads will run
special trains to accommodate the public.
and special rates will be made on all
lines
We are happy to be able to state over
our signatures the above facts as anthem
tic and positive in reference to the festi-
val, its dates and it's artists.
VIM. r. CHAPMAN,
HOMER N. CHASE.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-13
The London vaudeville Company.

The London Vaudevilles at Riverton
this week have been big drawing card
and when the weather has been favorable
they have been greeted by large audiences.
The entertainment is one of the best that
has been given at the park during the
season and should be seen to be appre-
ciated. The ride to Riverton at this
season Of the year is delightful and the
cars are well filed every pleasant day.
There are but two days performances re-
manning of the present engagement of
this company and those not having seen
this week attraction should do SO before
IL is too late.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-13
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
NIcCulIum's Theater.

! One can scarcely believe himself capable
of laughing at another fellow beings
misfortunes and TROUBLES, but such is
surely the case this week at McCullum' s
theatre. The poor unfortunate is Mr.
Robt. Spaulding. who was engaged py
telegram to be private secretary TO MT
Marsland. Instead of entering upon MS
duties at once he is shunted and thrown
around, hidden in ill-ventilated boxes.
under tables in dark room with
drunken tailors for the convenience
of Others To really appreciate 1t
one must pay visit to Peaks island and
go to the theatre. 1t is safe to say there
never was play given at this popular
play house that evoked as much laughter
as 1.-THE Private Secretary" There is not
a serious line or thought throughout the
entire play, and the packed houses that
witness it nightly is ample proof Of its
unlimited success. There are only a few
good seats left for the balance of the
week, SO engage your seats at once at
the Casco Bay wharf.
Zoo at Kiverton.
Visitors to Riverton are enthusiastic in
their praise of the Zoo. 1t is novelty
for Riverton, but it is taking exceedingly
well. The animals are in fine condition
and are giving fine exhibition. Charm
ing little Chiquita holds her daily re-
captions and it regarded with much
interest. Her photographs on which she
inscribes her autograph are in great de-
mand and her dancing and speaking are
much enjoyed.
The exhibition has become SO popular
and the crowds attending are so large that
instead of giving a performance before
and after the show at the theater the
Zoo gave continuous exhibitions yes
terday from until11 o'clock The show
has undoubtedly added greatly
to the attendance at the park and
yesterday was saidto be the big
gest week day in it's history
in point of attendance. Little Chiquita
has about worn her fingers off writing
autographs for her admirers.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-13
BROTHERS G BANCROFT.
MARRIAGES.

At the BRIDES home in Windham, August IL,
by Rev. j. 4. Akin, Mr.. Linwood Rogers and
Miss Alice Bishop Pride.
At Hampden Corner, August 8, Leon j. Little
field and Miss Stella Hopkins. both OF Hampden.
In Woolwich, August 4, Winship L. Preble
In Patten, August ], Abraham d. White and
Miss Hattie s. White. both of Hersey.
In Mexico, August /, A. E. Small and Miss
Helena D. Park.
In Oceanville. August A. D. Jewett Noyes and
Miss Leonora Warren Webb.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-13
LACE and
NECKWEAR DEPT.


Five pieces all silk crepe-light
ground with colored flowers reduced
from Csc. Today and Saturday a. M,
45c yard
All our ladies'shk and satin Tecks
and Four-in-hand Ties marked to one
half price-5oc to 25c-25c to
IL lie. Just the thing for boys
wear as the neckband is short and the
knot small size---colors are in navy,
cardinal, black and white and a good
variety Of fancy light colors, Scotch,
plaid and checks.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-13

Il was completely covered with sores.
Every muscle in my body ached. Had
been sick for five years. Doctors could
do me no good. Most of my time was
spent in bed; was complete wreck.
Burdock Blood Bitters have completely
cured me in three months" Mrs. Annie
Zoepen, Crookstown, MINI.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-13
C0L0RED
DRESS GOODS.

One lot Of fancy wool novelties---
new goods bought at bargain---illum-
mated effects in all the leading colors
and combinations-.-extra values.
Today and Saturday a. M.
IL Lee yard
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-13
MEMS
FURNISHINGS.

We have determined not TO carry
over any Of our Negligee Shirts if low
prices will close them out.
We shall sell our line of Mems
Ne9ligee Shirts---been selling right
along for $l.25 and $l.50 each and are
good vaIu. at these prices---collars and
cuffs attached. Today and Saturday
a. M, 75c
Our entire line Of Mems Golf
Shirts collar and waist bands,
to be worn with white collars and
cuffs. Have been selling for $l.25
and $3.50. Today and Saturday a. M,
CSC
Mems fancy Japonette Handker-
chiefs. Today and Saturday a. M,
25c
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-13

Ten I'd. patterns of fine Zephyr
Ginghams---all very choice styles,
same as we sold before. Today and
Saturday a. M, Csc pattern
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-13
COTTON
DRESS GOODS.

Another lot Of those handsome
figured Dimities---light grounds in
dress patterns. Today and Saturday
a. M, 4c yard
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-13
C0RSETS.

A small lot in broken sizes of IS.
c." $3.50 Corsets-extra long waist
made OF French Coutil with sateen
strips-handsomely embroidered-very
fine shape--In white and drab. Today
and Saturday a. M, S1.75
s'SOnnette'' Abdominal Corsets-
especially good for stout figures-drah
and black, regular price $l.75 and
ZOO. Today and Saturday a. M,
$1.29
The defender Corset at Soc
At soc Today or any other day, but as
good always as any seventy-five cent
corset.
Best because it wears best and es-
pecially best because it has the shape,
white and drab---all sizes.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-13
HOUSEKEEPING
GOODS.

One bale Of fine soft yard wide
unbleached cotton to be sold today and
Saturday a. M, &C yard
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-13
MISCELLANEOUS.

Good Machine Cotton-.-white only.
DC spool
Pears Shaving Soap---in sticks,
Bic stick
Yankee Shaving soap---in cakes,
SC cake
Vaseline Camphor Ice, loc box
Biglow's Toilet Pumice--.very nice.
Sc cake
Turkish Bath Soap-..large cakes.
&c cake
Packers Tar Soap, l9c cake
Good quality Toilet Paper.
&c package
Buttermilk Toilet Soap, &c cake
Curling Iron Heaters.--fit any lamp,
l8c each
HenlsrIrcned Handkerchiefs of fine
Iawn---plain or colored borders.
Sc each
SOC doz.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-13

MUSLIN
UNDERWEAR.
In addition to the gowns adver-
tised for special sale we shall sell in
the today bargain sale the following
two lots of skirts at 75c each.
Lot i Muslin Skirt with ruffle
of nainsook, finished with fine tucks
and embroidery,
Lot 2. Cambria Umbrella Skirt
with lawn ruffle and lace edge. Today
and Saturday a. M, 75c each
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-13

ming, Long Island; Elijah u. Gould,
Portland; John M. Gould, Portland,
Charles G. Graham, Cumberland Mills;
Alpheus L. Greene, Providence; Fred
Greene, Biddeford; Ed. Nelson Greedy,
Portland; Ezekiel H. Hanson, Deering
Charles Harris, Saco; Sumner G. Hig-
gins, Cambridge, Mass. Mahlon S. Holds
don, Portland; Alphonso B. Holland
Lewiston; Ithamar Houston, Westbrook
John B. Hudson, Boston, VIM. A. Huff .
Saco; Alexander johnson, Portland /:
Freeman W. johnson, Long Island; Geo.
W. Knowlton, Boston; Geo. R. Knight,
Station B., Boston, Alfred H. LARA
bee, Cumberland Mills; Albert Little
field, Stoneham; Adoniram J. Littlefield,
Cambridge; Joseph Long, Norway; Tom
Mariner, West Baldwin; Hebron May
hew, Westbrook; Harry McKeen, South
Paris; Orrin B. Morrow, Auburn; Amos
G. Merrill, New Gloucester; Henry r.
Millett, Dorchester, Mass; Matthias
Moulton, Portland; Geo. H. Nye, South
Natick, Mass. Adolph Olsen, Portland
Geo. H. Poor, Portland Tom Powers,
South Paris; Roland W. Randall, Au-
burn; Amasa B. Robbins, Norway; Moses
S. Roberts, Jamaica Plain, Mass; Her
bert R. Sargent, Portland James M
Stafford, Portland; Edward Fl. Sawyer
Auburn; Elijah M. Shaw, Nashua, N
H.; Patrick A. Sheehan, Boston; Moses
e. Simpson, Sheepscot; Dexter d. Skin
ner, Mechanic Falls; Edgar ". Small
Falmouth; George II. Smith, Kezal
Falls; Henry H. Smith, Oakland; Josiah
H. Smith, Biddeford Albert S. Spauld
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-23
m BIG MAIL BOXES.
I've Cats, Empty Tiasks and Other
Things Besides Mail Matter.

The big nail boxes placed IN yorious
parts of tire city for the reception of mail |
matter other than letters are familiar
They ARE about three feet i'm height. and
they are raised on short legs, 50 that they
will clear the Sidewalk. The ton of the
box Is rounded. The opening through
Whlch mail matter may be dropped, and
which is about big enough TO admit a die
uohary, Is Just under the top i'm front II
Is closcd ny vertical cover which turns
down on piyOts at the lower corners, and
which is so weighted that il returns to place
when released. AT the bottom of the box
ard extending across 1t in front is door
which is secured by paddock. This door
opens downward, and when open 1t forms
shelf in front, continuous with the floor
of the box. These big boxes are rainred
red, and on the front of each one is stem
ciled this announcement: For newspa-
pers and packages, but not for letters. u.
;. mail. -
Many things besides mail packages have
been found in these big boxes. Sometimes
when the collector uulocks the door cat
jumps out and runs away. There are men
who appear 30 think il is fun TO catch n
live cat in the street and thrust it into
one Of these big letter boxes. 1t is not UNI
usual TO find In the boxes loose newspapers,
put into them under the impression that
these are boxes intended for the reception
of reading matter for the sick in hospitals.
Sometimes empty TASKS are found. Hav-
ing taken the last drink, the drinker, in
stead Of throwing the flask into the street
TO be broken, considerably drops it into
the mail box. Sometimes there are found
| in the boxes old shoes, put in by people
who think that is a funny thing to do
| There are found occasionally sandwiches
| or parts of sandwiches, dropped in by per
sons who have eaten all they want or have
time for of quick lunch, or by beqgars whC
| did not want the sandwich that had beer
| given to them, and had therefore gently
but firmly, dropped it into the neares
| package mail box.
| Still, these things are, after all, but in
cidental. The matter found in the boxe
is chiefly mail matter, and it includes
! great variety of things, packages and boxc
| of all sorts and sizes that can be go
through the opening and some that can
be. Sometimes boxes too big to go throug
the opening are damned in as far as the
| will go and left there holding the cove
| open. sometimes rOllVu up maps are pu
in the boxes, or one end of them is thrus
down through the opening as far as poss
ble the other end sticking out at an angle
something like fishing rod. AS the pee
pie have become more and more accu'
toned to using them, the bulk of the ma
ter deposited in the boxes has increased
The mail from the big boxes is collccte
with wagons.-New York Sun.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-23
Pasteur's Apology.

Louis Pasteur was of humble origin and
was always proud of 1t, but he belonged
to the peculiar race of Franche- Comtois,
or old Burgundians, who are noted for IN
dustry, simplicity and pigheaded persist
ence in any course which they deem right.
Pasteurs character was perfect eXempll-
fication Of these qualities.
He was great patriot and true repub-
lican. and in speaking once in praise OF
the chemist Bertrand who had risen from
being an apothecary's assistant TO presid-
ing over the worlds scientific congress, he
uttered this maxim, which deserves TO be
remembered by every one who is strug-
Cling to make his own way in the world;
"The true democracy is the one that
gives to every individual the chance to ac'
complish his maximum of effort.
An amusing anecdote is related which
illustrates Pasteur's candor and good ma
ture at the same time. One day at the
Academy of Sciences position which be
took was actively controyerted by two men
who knew not 1.-THE of what he knew OF
the subject. He heard them patiently ano
then rose and with much animation an
swered them to the satisfaction OF every
one present; but, warmed up with the con
troversy, he forgot himself n little. Turn
ing to the two men, he said:
"Do you know what you lackY You
indicating one of them-"lack the powe
of observation, and you"-tbe other
'lack the reasoning faculty."
There was an outcry at this, and Pasteu
was rebuked by the president for exceed
ing the proper limits. Pasteur saw tina
the rebuke was just.
~ am sorry" he said Il was carries
away by the heat of the discussion. be
the pardon of the members to whom hav
referred and of this honorable body"
Every one smiled at the frankness Q
this apology Then Pasteur added:
Having recognized my fault, may
not mention an extenuating circumstanc
| in my favorg All that / said was true
| absolutely true" And he seemed to wor
der that everybody present laughed, In
Guiding his two opponents. - Youth
| Companion.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-23
The Fimlanders'

Mutual Fire Insurance company OF
Houghton and Keweenaw counties, Or
ganized in 1890 according to the laws oil
the State OF Michigan. will insure proper
ty OF ita members. Have paid fire losses
over "a, 900 and dividends nearly $4,000
during the last seyen years to members
OF five years standing. On the first day
OF July the company had SAL eem-
bers, $466,94 worth OF property in
sured and $11. in treasury. For
further par ticulars apply to the under
signed. JOHN BLoMQvIsT, President.
ALEX LEMoNEN, Secretary.
Office, 448 Pine street, upstairs DIE
Jacket.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-23
EPWCETH LEAGUE.
Lesson For the Week beginning July 20.
Comment by Rev. w. j. Yates, A. nj.
Topic, Paul the Prisoner of
jesus Christ.


SCRIPTURE READING. -Eph. iii, l; Acts xvi,
%; xiv. 25-27.
To one of Paul's temperament the
dramatic character of his conversion
must have left a lifelong impress on
memory and character In the full
swing of successful persecution Of abb
horred opponents to be suddenly arrest
ed, turned about and made an advocate
of the things before condemned, and all
this to be wrought on nature unusual
" strong and well balanced, was truly
marvel. 1t must ever have seemed to
Paul's vivid imagination like the cap
ture of Il prisoner III battle. From be-
ing an enemy of Christ and His follow
ers, he has become IA captive to the great
Conquelor His part H. the death OF
Stcphen he can never forget lie IS I'M
worthy of the friendship Of Jesus, bnt
has obtained mercy and Acknowledges
himself "a prisoner.
Paul knew 10y hard experience Che
meaning Of bonds. Chained by the wrist
to the wrist of Roman soldier re-
stricted in all his movements and often
suffering in mind and body from the
torture OF such bonds, it becomes a sym
Dol to him OF the closeness Of his con.
nectiOn with Christ
Still another meaning is given the eX
preston in several places He Is a prs
oner for Jesus Christ. His suffering
and bonds are on account of his fidelity
to the gospel He endures all for TIT
sake of his Lord and in order that TIT
word of God be not hindered.
One of the surest results of imprison
ment is melancholy. Few can endur
confinement without serious depression
of spirits, and in many cases insanit
speedily follows Yet this man is Il
prisons oft, and everywhere he carrie
good cheer At midnight in the PHILIP
plan dungeon, with back lacerated b
the lictor's rods, with feet fast i'll tn
stocks, he sings praises to God. VI
daunted by pain. counting it glory
suffer shame for his Lord, no privatiol
( move him. AS he parts from his Ephesia
. converts he sets his face resolutely T.
Q ward Jerusalem, saying THAT the Ho
Ghost witncsseth i'll every city, sayil
that bonds and Affections abide me. 81
o none of these things move me; nelth
+ count l my life dear unto myself,
. that / might finish my course with Jo
J. and the ministry, which have receive
q of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gosp
IS of the grace of God. !"
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-23
The Final Aim.

The ultimate purpose of the League
is not the holding of so many meetings,
the reading of so many books or making
so many calls, but the real goal is the
foundation of Christian character. The
salvation of souls begins in turning men
from sin to righteousness. Pardon comes
through faith in Jesus Christ. The new
motive of life comes by the imparting
of the Holy Spirit. Progress in the way
comes by continual use of the powers of
soul and body in the Lords service.
Prayer unites the heart with God and
secures His strength and guidance.
Work secures the interest with men and
builds up strong character in helper and
helped and unites both in the one king
dom of God.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-23
Eree pills

Send your address to Fl. E. Rucklen
& Co., Chicago, and get box OF DIR.
Kings New Life Pills. A trial will con-
vince you OF their..merits. These pills are
easy in action and are particularly effec-
tive in the cure OF constipation and sick
headache. For;malaria and liver trou-
bles they have been proved invaluable.
They are guaranteed to be perfectly free
from every deleterious substance aud to
be purely vegetable. They do not weak
en- by their action, but by giving tone to
stomach and bowels greatly invigorate
the system. Regular size, 25 cents per
box. Sold bv d. T. Macdonald, uggist Z.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-23
A Woman Deputy sheriff In Utah.

Suffrage for women is playing some
queer pranks in Utah. The latest surprise
is the recent appointmnt of Miss CLAIR
Ferguson to be deputy sheriff for salt
Lake county. The mother of the young
woman, DIR. Ellen b. Ferguson, was very
prominent in state politics during the iaso
campaign, and she is very proud OF her
daughter. who, she says, takes to politics
like duck to water"
Miss Ferguson is slender and fair, put
seemingly young to hold such Responsible
position. The deputy Is far from the 40
cepted idea of hard shooting western
peace officer, but, then, her duties Will NOT
be onerous or dangerous, the principal
ones being the serving of papers ana no'''
fcation of jurors.
Miss Ferguson was born In Provo. ana
has lived in Utah all her life, receiving
her education in the public schools ana
the universit, of the state. she mas nveA
In Salt Lake since the year after her pirtn'
and IL very popular among the young peo'
pie In the City of the Saints. -Exchange'
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-23
Reasons why ChamberIain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrh9a Remedy
IL the Best.

1. Because it affords almost instanA
relief in case OF pain in the stomach, collie
and cholera morbus.
9. Because it it the only remedy that
never fails in the most severe cases of dye
entery and diarrbea.
3. Because it is the only remedy that
will cure chronic diarrhGa.
4. Because it is the only remedy that
will prevent bilious collie.
5. Because it ia the only remedy that
will cure epidemical dysentery.
g. Because it ia the only remedy that
can always DE depended upon in cases OF
cholera infantum.
Z. Because it is the most prompt and
most reliable medicine in use for bowel
complaints.
8. Because it produces no bad results.
o. Because it is pleasant and .saie to
take.
10. Because it has saved the lives oil
more people than any other medicine m
the world.
The 25 and so cent sizes Tor sale by
Sodergren & Sodergren. druggists.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-23

after the style of nearly all the early
meeting houses The first conference in
Connecticut was held Aug. IL, 1913.
Some 10 or IL preachers were present
The meetings were held in an upper
room of large house now used as a
parsonage. The preaching service was
held by Asbury in the then unfinished
meeting house shown in the cut. The
seats were rough boards brought in for
the occasion.
Great revivals afterward occurred on
this circuit, and Tolland became the
mother Of churches.