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The Portland daily press., 1897-08-05
DEATHS.

/ In this city, Aug. 5, Horace Paul, infant sor
fof Nettie and Woodbury. S. Curtis, aged 1
months, days.
I In this city, Aug. 4, Mary E., widow of the
late William Stout aged rs years, months.
Funeral Friday afternoon at $50 o'clock.
from the residence OF Joseph N. DirWanger, No
81 Lafayette street.
In this city. Aug. A, William Mccain, aged rs
years.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
In this city, Aug. 4. John H.. infant son OF
John H. and Mary E. Cragin. aged months.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
In this city, Aug 4, Archibald Johnson infant
child of Charles Jr.. and Catherine L. d. Bart
lett, aged months.
Funeral on Friday forenoon at 10 o'clock
from No. 10 Willis street; go
In this city, Aug. 4. william. ln1ant son OF
Funeral from parents residence, No. 232
Danforth street, Thursday afternoon at 2.3o
O'Clock.
AT Bar Hatbor. July 20. George S. Hale of
Boston. aged II years.
In Brunswick. July 21, Emily Il. Wilbur, aged
So years; 9th, Richard L. d. Meicher, aged
"a years.
AtFort Fairfield July &c. Mrs. Elmira Weston.
aged ~ years.
;. AT Weeks Mills, July 20, stephen McLaugh-
lin. aged IS years.
In Eliot July %, James NJ. Railt, aged II yrs.
In Waterville, July "a, Mrs. Jane Dunharn,
aged So years.
In Pittsfield. July 25. Sidney Melvin. aged %
years: 2Sth. William L. Patten, aged So years.
In West Oldtown. july "a. Mrs. Mary Frazer,
aged 10 years.
In Brewer, July 20. Mrs. Augusta A. Jelison,
aged 67 years.
In Parkman, july 81 Mrs. Julia Traitor,
aged So years.
In Berwick, July 49, James NJ. Novel;. aged
20 years
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-05

and have held several positions OF honor
in the camps of which they are members,
The following is the list of the comrades
present; John J. Gallagher, Dorcnes'oi'
Mass; Winthrop A. Gates, Neeunan' ,
Mass. Levi W. Stearns. Augusta; Aioiilo
Stillings, Somerville, Mass; GAVIN p
Gordon, Roslindale, Mass; >. M. 10
well, South Farmingdale, Mass; Enos
P. Moves, Norway Arthur Wlght, Haso
Poland; Theodore r. Holbrook, Walthalh'
Mass; Rufus D. Kilgore, Whitman
Mass. W. L. Dolloff, Roxbury, Mass. !;
f. D. Mixer, North Auburn; 4. N. flots'
Vassalboro; William M. Perkins, Auptlrh'
Newton j. Wedgewood, M. D., Lewlston'
James Weston, North Auburn; =. NJ
Noble. Norway Enoch Adams, M. d.
Litchfield; L. T. Mason, Rowland; 1ohh
0. Sullivan, Fayette; John S. Maxnelo,
Edes Falls: Willard Carver. Auburn
Irving Morse, Chelsea, Mass; Il. L.
Clark, E. A. Lord, f. S. Nickerson, Dos
ton: Lewis j. Morton, Mechanic Falls'
Michael Shea. Portland; Newton u.
Stone, Mechanic Falls; Stewart Worster'
Woodfords; J. M. Day, Geo. +. Ilppetts'
Berwick; Jacob B. Stevens, SomersWortn'
N. H.; L. G. Cousens, Westbrook.
AT the close of the business session the
comrades and their wives were grouped IN
front of their hall where they were photo
graphed.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-05
Preparing for the Firemen,s Muster.

| Mr.. Frank B. Moody of Woodfords, Sec
rotary of the Maine Firemens Associa-
ton, has issued a circular of instruction
and invitation to the convention which
| is to assemble in Portland August 10Th
and Goth.
| The headquarters of the association will
be at the Falmouth hotel. They will
open there August 18th, the day before
the convention. All members, or those
| intending to become such, will report
there, present their credentials pay dues
and receive badge. The officers will be
in session at headquarters the morning of
the convention and the morning of the
muster. The drawing for positions in the
contest at tho muster will take place at
headquarters Thursday, August 10Th, the
day before the muster at p. m. In the
event Of airy company not having re-
preventative present at the drawing their
position Will be drawn for them by some
disinterested person. Hand tubs will
play as class, that is frst-class tubs
will follow each other, and then second
class, in the order of drawing.
| No entranG fee is charged TO take part
in the muster 1t is open free to New
England and the Provinces. Ihe mus
ter has no connection with Rigby park
or the New England fair. The muster
and everything pertaining TO the con-
vention is t. be in Portland.
| Commands arriving in Portland will be
met nv The committee, who will render
all assistance and furnish all informa-
tion possible, show them their place in
the line and assist them in getting appa-
ratus into Iosltlon.
The RAILROADS generally will give half
fares and transport apparatus free, or
make other satisfactory rates.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-05
John J. MoGill appealed his case to the

John j. McGill appealed his case to the
September term, and gave bonds.
Samuel Dulistzky, accused of beating
Rosie Dulistzky, waived hearing and
appealed, giving bail for one hundred
dollars.
The following additional cases were dis
posed of:
Charles B. Gallagher, intoxication, five
dollars and costs.
John III. O'Brien, intoxication, three
dollars and costs.
Michael Ahern, intoxication, three dol
lars and costs.
James j. Donohue, intoxication. three
dollars and costs.
Thomas A. Oevine, intoxication, thirty
days in Jail and five dollars and cosSs.
Patrick W. Lally, intoxication, three
dollars and costs.
John Wheeler, intoxication, five dollars
and costs.
James Sullivan, intoxication, three dol
lars and costs.
William H. Doherty, intoxication, three
dollars and COSTS
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-05
Westbrook Seminary.

Westbrook Seminary is one of the best
known and Oldest educational institutions
of the state. Its location cannot be sur
passed for health, beauty and convenience.
There are two dormitories, Goddard hall
for the male and Hersey hall for the
female students, q dining hail. Alumni
hall, and the gymnasium. The buildings
| are in first class condition, heated by
steam and newly furnished throughout.
There are art and music rooms, library
of 5000 volumes. a reading room with all
the latest papers and periodicals., chapel
recitation rooms and cabinet of minerals.
Five courses of study, four of four years
and one of three years are offered.
Diplomas are given to those who complete
satisfactorily any one of these five courses
and degrees are conferred by state authori-
ty upon ladies who complete either the
scientific or ladies' classical course. There
is also preparatory course for college.
English is required in all the courses and
continued and frequent practice in COM
position afforded. Much attention is paid
to rhetoric and literature. AS prepare.
tory school for college the Institution has
gained ana enviable reputation. Solid
work in Latin and Greek is required
Much time is given to history and special
attention given to mathematics, physical
geography, chemistry, zoology, botany,
oratory, physical culture, music and art
all receive careful attention.
There are IL members of the class of '98,
% in the class Of '99, 10 in the class OF
1900, and 25 unclassified. Rev. H. S.
Whitman, A. M, is president, supported
by large corps of instructors.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-05

The Salutionists of New England will
gather in amp during the period from
August Il to 23, and their number will
probably le greater than ever before.
The camp will be commanded by Lieut..
Col Cozels assisted by large staff, and
demonstrations of all kinds are arranged
for.
Augustus will be field day; August 20
social day. The services on August Is
will be directed by Col. Higgins and the
world renowned commander Booth Tuck
er will lad the meetings of Sunday, Au-
gust 20.
The Boston g. Maine will have on sale
at many stations round trip tickets good
going ard returning August ID to August
81
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-05
The Edgewood's Ball.

The midsummer ball given under the
auspices of the Edgewood club at the
Forest City rink was the event of the
season at Peaks Island, and very largely
attended. At the head of the hall was
large banner bearing the words edge.
wood '97,' hung with Japanese lanterns.
The grand march was led by Mr.. Fred
Spinney and Miss Lulu Hartshorn, fol.
lowed by Mr.. Ernest Davis and Miss Lisle
Leigh, and was beautiful sight as they
came down the large hall 16 abreast.
All had very enjoyable time and
echoed, Long Live Edgewood and Forest
City rink"
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-05
MARRIAGES.

In this city, Aug. 4. by Levi +. Weymouth
ESQ.,, Mr.. Charles E. Day and Lottie MCGOWAN
both of Portland.
In Bangor. July 27, Albion X. Dearborn OF
COrinna and Miss LilliansA. Varney of Exeter
In Kingman. July 2S. Harry L. Debate q
Kipgman and Miss Maggie E. Price OF Prentiss.
In Machias, July 2S. Rev. Mon.ford S. Hill Of
Easton and Miss Edith Hoar of Machias.
In Windsor, July 81. Charles Ward of Gar
diner and Miss Eliza Wynne of Windsor.
In North Waldoboro, July 7. Alden Bert Hook
In Boston. July 49, Capt. Henry A. Jordan OF
Millbridge and Miss Llzzie Leary of Boston.
In Hopkinton, Mass, Herbert r. Knight oil
Worcester and Miss Sarah E. Perry. formerly Of
Winthrop
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-05
WEDDINGS.
BigeIow-Knight.

A pretty home wedding occurred in
Reading, Mass, yesterday afternoon at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac M.
Knight, when their daughter Lucy was
united in marriage to Mr.. Fl. M. Bigelow
of Portland. The bride was attire in
travelling dress and was attended by Miss
Edith M. Quincy of Portland as brides
maid. Mr.. T. A. Burke of Portland was
the best man. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. S.-A. Bragg Of the Old
South NJ E. church of Reading. After
a brief wedding trip Mr.. and Mrs Bige-
low will return to Portland where they
will reside.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-05

Large and enthusiastic crowds are listening to
Prof Miller's daily piano recital in the basement.
Prof Miller plays his own compositions and
has thirty or forty numbers in his repertoire. You
are cordially invited to come and hear him.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-05
Ellis ought to Know.

Ellsworth, August A dispatch was
received here from Melvin Ellis of Rock
land today announcing that he and his
family and not been drowned as reported.
Mr.. Ellis. his wife and five children left
here for Rockland two weeks ago III a
small schooner and had not been heard
from since. A boat that was found adrift
IN the bay led to the belief that the
schooner was lost.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-05
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT

Law Term-Western district.
Wednesday-The following cases were
disposed of:
SAGADAHOC COUNTY.
State VS.. Richard Ella. On exceptions.
Argued orally. AAa
Grant Rogers, county attorney.
Charles A True
State VS.. Henry W. Howard On ex-
captions. Argued orally.
Grant Rogers, county attorney.
G. H. Hughes.
KENNEBEC COUNTY. Mgg
The Biddle s. Smart Co. VS.. R. T.
Durham and trustee, and A. C.Stilphen
claimant for funds in the hands Of the
trustee. Argued in writing.
A. M. Spear. Symonds, Snow & Cook.
Daniel G. Lane ct al VS.. Charles W..
Clement lem and trustee. Argued orally T
State vs.. William E. Acheson. On ex-
captions and motion. Argued orally.
F. l. Campbell for state.
Hanson, Rounds.
Theodore Bradgon VS.. John d. Blais-
dell. Agreed statement. Argued orally.
Hale e Hamlin. L. b. Deasey.
Theodore Bragdon VS.. Reuben Merchant
ct al Agreed statement. Argued orally.
Hale 81 Hamlin. l.. b. Deasey.
Horace w. JORDAN IN oqulIy VS.. MARK u.
Morrison. Appeal by defendant. Appeal
dismissed. decree below affirmed with
costs.
/ A. W. King. L. B. Deasey.
Trinitarian Congregational Church and
Society Of Castine, appellant from the
decree of the judge of probate in disallow-
ing the will of the last Mehitable S.
Rogers of Castine.
George NJ Warren for the church.
. Hale & Hamlin for the heirs.
Samuel X. Whiting petitioners VS.. In
habitants of Eden. The plaintiff recovered
verdict of $751; as damages for land
taken by the town for a street at Bar
Harbor. The selectmen laid out the way
but awarded the petitioner no damages,
deeming his lot as much benefited as
damaged. The defendants claim that the
verdict was manifestly against the weight
of the evidence. Argued orally by L. B.
Deasey for the town and Hannibal Ham
lin for plaintiff
". A. Wood Co. Fenson Brown.
Exceptions and motion by defendants.
Argued orally.
Hale & Hamlin. 0. +. Fellows.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-05
ALTHENE SKIN SOAP Because ca. Of

noy-irritating character, is especially
recommended for ladies and children
vhose skin is tender and sensitive. ST.
perb For Infants.
For sale by all druggists and 81. II. Hay g.
Son, Middle street.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-05

Standard. reputable articles are not
dear at the prices asked for them. Sub
stitutes offered by INSCRIPTIONS and If
responsible makers are costly at any fig
ure. Be sure that no humbugis practised
on you when you go to buy.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-05
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
PORTLAND. AUGUST 5, 1897.

PORTLAND AUGUST 5,
tn HE problem of keeping sleeves up and in
Il shape seems to be solved by the light airy,
graceful sleeve extenders which do this
very thing perfectly. They made of cambria
or muslin plain or trimmed little they are very
inexpensive fit into any sleeve are quickly adjusted
and are no discomfort to the wearer Every variety
OF sleeve extender may be found at our Innings
counter.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-10-13

The Democratic papers are delight
eddy publishing letter written by
+. w. Robeling of Trenton, who says
in substance that the tariff bill has not
helped the Robeling wire mills, and that
the workmen have been deceived
and cheated" by the Republicans and
will probably try the other side next
time But they do not appear to see
that his complaint is that the tariff on
foreign goods like that produced by the
Robelinss has beer reduced by the
DinsleY bill instead Of being increas-
ed. Nh Robeling thinks If proper
protection had been given to their
line of business 700 more hands would
have been employed and they would
be working six days week instead
of five
How much comfort is to be gained
for free trade principles by this letter
we do not see
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-10-13
They Cast
Their Shadows
Before.

The New Dress Goods and the
New Coats, Jackets aud Wraps are
showing themselves in their depart
ments of our store
Fall styles of Dress Goods at
medium priees. Our lines at 21e.,
39c. and 49c. are specially strong in
the variety shown at each price.
At 25c. are over 40 styles Of 40
inch goods, in novelty weave, silk
shot over weavcs in two eolors, and
all the solid colors and plaids. At
39c. we show grades that should be
in the half dollar line. Plaids,
stripes, novelties in silk styles,
cheviots and bourettes in all mix
lures. AT 49c. over Il hundred
styles are shown, in covorts, chev-
rons, invisible checks, cheviots, bon
rettes and overwovcn illumined
novelties of the latest designs.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-10-13
GETTYSBURG, LURAY, WASHINGTON.
Personally Conducted Tour via Pennsyi-
vanin Railroad,

Personally Conducted Tour VIA Pennsyi-
vania Railroad,
Over the battlefield of Gettysburg,
through the picturesque Blue Mount
aims, via Hagerstown and Antietam,
and down the beautiful and historic
Shenandoah Valley to the unique Cav
erns of Luray thence across the roll
ling hills of Northern Virginia to
Washington, liz the route of this route
a section of the country intensely
interesting from both historic and II
scenic standpoint.
The tour will leave New York 500
A. NJ, and Philadelphia 1920 p. NJ,
Saturday, October %, in charge of one
of the company's tourist agents, and
will cover II period of seven days. An
experienced chaperon, whose especial
charge will be uneseorted ladies', will
accompany the trip throughout. Round
trip tickets, covering all necessary eX-
penses during the entire time absent,
will be sold Mt the extremely low rate
of S2s from New York, SEQ from Trent
ON, S24 from Philadelphia, and pro-
portionate rates from other points.
For itineraries and full information
apply to ticket agents, Tourist Agent,
1896 Broadway, New York, or address
Geo. W. Boyd, Assistant General Pas
senger Agent, Broad Street Station,
Philadelphia.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-10-13
MARRIAGES.

CARVER MACkEN AT the parsonage in
Baptisttown, Sept y, is97, by Rev. Geo NJ
Owens, Henry Carver and Maggie MackeN
WELDON HACKETT-At the residence of
the brides parents. Lebanon, Aug IT, isg?,
by Rev Wm, + Davis, Frank Dewitt Weldon,
ot Newark, and Lena X Hackett
CARREI1s-YAN SICkEI.-At the residence
of the father ct the bride, Lebanon, Sept
srrs r nSN AIM w + F. and "rs Van
Syckle.
HlGGINS-IAkE-At the Locktown Christian
parsonage, Oct ., iSg5 by Rev. T. c. Hall,
George IL Higgins, of Sand Brook, and
Louie L Lake, of Sergeantsyille
FR-FRTTrS-At Hamden, Sept ~. 1857.
10y Rev j, q. Williamson. Irwin Moser, of
Clinton, and Emma & Fritts, of Hamdeu
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-10-13

If the tire makers afe successful i'll
their attempt to bring about n standard
for rim construction the riding public
will have II good cause for thnnksgiv-
ing. The movement was instituted by
the tire men for their own direct
benefit, hecause they are repeatedly
called upon to replace tires that have
been almost, or quite ruined, by chat
ing upon n rim TINT hns been made
upon too small "A circle.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-10-13

The iron and steel industry is uni
versally recognized ms faithful bare
meter of trade. and the activity in TINT
line IL telling the story of present bust
ness conditions. Rolling mills. steel
plants, and furnanees generally are
actually rushed with orders, and what
~ of great Significance is the fact that
the enormous demand il perfectly legit-
mate and without the slightest tinge
of speculation. Railroads. manufac-
tnrers and builders ARE all busy, and
when they are busy there is demand
for iron and steel
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-10-13

The mad rush of the leaders of the
late Popoeracy for new issue To take
the place of the exploded silver theory
has resulted in the nomination of Hen
ny George for Mayor of Greater New
York by II large element of the Demo
cratic party of that city. Mr.. George,
M IL well known, is the chief apostle
of the single-tax idea, and his nomina-
ton by large element of the party in
that city strengthens the belief which
has been growing for months that the
leaders OF that party would adopt the
slngle-taN theory TO take the place of
the discarded free silver proposition of
last year
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-10-13
A PERFECT NEWSPAPER.

o publish ALL TIE NEWS promptly and
succnctly and in the most readable form,
without elision or partisan bias; to discuss
its significance with frankness, to keep AN
OPEN EYE FOR PUBIC ABUSES to
give besides a complete record of current
thought faneies and discoveries in all de-
partments of human activity in its DAILY
EDITIONS of from 10 to II PAGES, and to
provide the whole for its patrons at the
nominal price of ONE CENT-that was
from the outset, and will continue to he
the aim Of THE RECORD
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-10-13

There is something of contrast he
tween conditions under the Mckinley
administration and those under the
Cleveland administration 1t is but n
short time since President Cleveland
was selling bonds to bring gold into
the Treasury, while now the Mckinley
administration is actually rejecting
offers of gold which come to il from
various parts Of the country.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-10-13

The lingo policy ON the Cuban ques-
tlon which was urged upon President
Mckinley rs soon as he was inaugu-
rated President is now seen to have
been an unwise and unsafe one. and
the wisdom of the Presidents course
of action is meeting with popular APP
proval. 1t is now apparent from the
developments since Minister Wood
ford's arrival in Spain that the attitude
of the administration will he such rs
to bring about II termination of the
troubles i'll Cuba, and in Il way which
will avoid the criticism which would
have surely followed the precipitate
action urged by many people immedi-
ately after the inauguration of the
President. Those who were inclined
to criticise what they considered the
slow progress of the President, now see
that his course was the wise one.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-10-13

Bordentown is agitating the clos
ing of stores at $50 p NJ. Sooner or
later this will become the general prac-
tice The people of the cities manage
to do their shopping during the day and
it is only habit that requires longer
hours i'll the towns and villages.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-10-13

The Dover JoHfHH has been en-
larged by the addition of a column to
n page Under the editorial manage
ment of Rev. David Spencer, it is he
ing made great success. Dover has
reason to be proud of the ,IoufHak
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-10-13
CLARK PIERSON, Editor.
LAMBERTVILLE. N. J.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 10, 1897.

The Railway Adeocatc has recent
~ appeared in new type, and is greatly
improved in appearance IT is one of
the sterling Republican papers of the
State and is well edited sheet
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-10-13

REV. DIR. TALMAGE says: mo power
on earth is so strong to build up n town
power should he appreciated. " News
papers build up town III innumerable
ways chiefly perhaps, by building up
the enterprising trade establishments,
which are the pillars of IL towns mate
rial and substantial development.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-10-13

Dr. FALLoN makes specially OF using
Artificial Enamel, new plastic OF excep.
uonal hardness He also recommends il
in weak teeth also To patients who pre-
fer white filling to gold. as ii will out
wear several ordinary cement or white
filings.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-10-13

John McLean's enormous gas and
street railway interests in Wash
lngton are believed to have close re-
laton To his Senatorial ambitions. Mr..
Mclean ~ the controlling owner in the
Washington Gas Works, whose plant
and franchise are valued at s.. 900, 900.
and he is shown to he one of the di-
rectors of n Washington street railway
company whose capital stock is $le,
600, 900. Gas and railroad privileges in
the District of Columbia are controlled
by Congress, Just as those of city ARE
controlled by its common council. 1t
Is therefore important for man with
five or six millions invested i'll gas and
railroad interests to be for six years II
member of Congress, and Mclean $
eye for business is good,
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-10-13
DEATHS.

SNlDER-At her late residence, Grover Sept
-, 1897, Mary \, wife of Wilson II SNYDER,
aged "a years, months and Is days,
THOMAS At Milford. Sept Nj, lSx, Mrs
Catharine Thomas, aged ~ years
SAUMS-At Baptisttown, Sept 10, isef, Mrs
Mary Saums widow of George Saums late
of Croton, aged about 80 years
PLUM-At Morris Plains Hospital, October Isl.
1897, Miss Emma Plum, of HunterCon conn
ty, aged ~ years,
lAWGER-m Clinton township. October Isl,
1877, John n lawger, aged 81 years.
MANNoN-At White House Station. Sem N
1884, Emily Louise, wife of Geo e Mannon
aged 50 years.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-10-13

Hon. John Rhodcric Mcpherson, ex-
United States Senator from this State,
died Mt Taylor's Hotel, Jersey City, ON
Friday night last Mr.. Mcpherson
had been in i'll health for the past five
years, though his sickness did not take
IL serious turn until Inst Tuesday.