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The Portland daily press., 1897-08-24
DEERING.

The steam filters are at work putting
a steam heating apparatus into the Clark
Memorial church at Woodfords. The
work is being done by Messrs. Brackett
and Haskell, and Is to be completed by
September goth.
Mr.. f. W. Woolworth and wife have
returned from Atlanta, Ga, and are
visiting Mrs. Woolworth's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. G. S. Bailey, ON Forest avenue
for few weeks.
Miss Ida Leighton of Stevens Plains
avenue is visiting relatives in Maiden,
Mass.
Miss Sarah Brightman of Portland,
who has been visiting Mrs. Z. t. Miller
on For est avenue returned home yester-
day
Mr.. Herbert Bailey of Concord, N. H,
is spending few weeks with his father,
j. &. Bailey, on Forest avenue.
Mr.. VIM E. leighton Of Harvard Medi-
cal college, is visiting his parents on
Stevens Plains avenue.
Mr. Leon g. Bailey is visiting friends
in Skowhegan.
Miss Grace Walker, who has been visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Charles L, Goodridge,
during the past month, returned to her
home Saturday at Skowhegan.
Mr.. John Maxwell and family of Forest
avenue have moved to Chisholm Mills,
where Mr.. Maxwell has accepted a
position.
Charles E. Kenney of Forest avenue
has gone to Bethel for week, where he
will join his wife who is visiting her
relatives in that vicinity.
Mr.. Dana Small and Mr.. Fred Bailey
of Deering, left yesterday for a two weeks
bicycle tour of the New England States.
Mr.. j. W. G. Roberts left yesterday for
a week vacation at Duck Pond.
EMrs. R. H. McCabe, College street, and
family, have returned from their month s
outing at Old Orchard.
The members of Hose 2 and were
photographed in a group on Saturday at
their respective hose houses.
Miss Flora Stoddard is visiting at
Morrills Corner, the guest of DR.. A. M.
Parker
Leland street, at Deering Centre, again
presents fine appearance. The work of
putting the water pipes through the street
Is completed.
The funeral services of the late Mrs.
George A. Elder, wife of Hon. /. l..
Elder, were held yesterday afternoon at
ten O'Clock from the residence ON Pearl
street. There were present large attend
ance of the relatives and friends of the
deceased, who assembled to pay their last
tribute of respect The floral tributes
were numerous and testified of the love
and esteem in which the deceased was
held by her friends. Mrs. Elder leaves a
husband and two children besides host
of friends to mourn her loss.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-24
CAN'T DENY 1T,
When the Facts Are Brought ii ONE to Us
and by Our Neighbors Too, They Are
Portland Facts.

A wholesome suspicion is one of our
characteristics as people. In matters
worthy of investigation we want real tan
gible facts regarding it. The word of
those we know, the nearby evidence OBJ
tainable, are generally what we most de-
sire. When we call on q neighbor, a man
of business at that, and say, "You have
had some experience with so-andso;
what do you think of it?'' it goes long
way in helping our decision. This is
always the case with Doan's Kidney
Pills Everybody who has used them for
kidney complaint will tell you they are
just the thing Why? Because they do
ordered conditions of the kidneys. The
proof lies with your neighbors. Many
have been cured in Portland and arc
ready to tell you or anyone inquiring.
Mrs. Eliza Given, of 227 Federal street,
says: within limited space 1t is not
possible to give my opinion of Doan' S
Kidney Pills and do them justice.
only wish could tell everyone what they
did for me. For over year L have had
kidney complaint. 1t began with pain
ACROSS the back, which gradually ex-
ended to the side and down the leg.
grew worse, and finally it famed nae.
could not do anything without suffering
most severely. The pain felt as if knife
was sticking into me. Any trivial house.
Work aSSTiVateu IL dllu W estteLlpU uSdYy
work produced torture. At night 1T kept
me awake by the hour. / could only lie
for short time in one position. During
the day l was unable to walk properly
and was forced to limp. could not go
out, not even to church. TO add to my
distress urinary weakness set in that
was very embarrassing. was IN a very
bad way when l went to H. H. Hay &
Sons drug store, at the junction of Free
and Middle streets, for Doan's Kidney
Pills. 1t seems wonderful what result
they brought about when think of my
suffering. l took three boxes, but they
cured mo. I not only have. rid myself
OF haekache, pain in the leg and urinary
weakness, but I am better in every way.
l shall never tire of championing the
cause Of Doan's Kidney Pills"
You can get Doan's Kidney Pills at your
druggist or they will be sent postpaid on
receipt Of price by Foster Milburn Co.,
Buffalo, N. Y, sole agents for the,
United States
Remember the name DOAN'S and take
no substitute.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-24
Home for Friendless Boys Concert.

The concert in aid of the Home for
Friendless boys, which was to have been
given August IL, but was postponed
owing to the inclement weather, was held
last evening at Elwell hall, Great
Diamond island and was well attended by
the friends interested i'll this most deserv-
ing of charities. The following was the
programme:
March-Men of Harlioh, Thomas
Misses Libby and MacGregor.
Whistling Solo-Concert Waltz, Venzan
Miss Ella Chamberlain.
Vocal Solo-Summer Days, Hadley
Miss Edith l.. Chapman.
Harp Solo-Fantasia, Aptommas
Miss Annie f. Libby.
Whistling Solo-Yorke Stacato,
Chamberlain
Miss Ella M. Chamberlain.
Vocal Solo,
al Love and the World is Mine,
Clayton Johns
b.-veilchen, A, Hervey
Miss Edith L. Chapman.
Greek Pirates Chorus, Ayers
Misses Libby and MacGregor.
WhistIing Solo, Selected
Miss Ella 81. Chamberlain n.
Piano Solo, Selected
Miss Nellie B, MacGregor
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-24
GOOD BYE TROOP F.
oap'. Dodd's Men Passed Through the City
Yesterday Morning.

In service dress yesterday morning,
Troop 4. broke camp, mounted their
s'eeus' and with the ambulance follow
'ns III The rear, took up their line OF
nls'roh Tor Bangor by way of Portland.
opoh reaching the city the command pro-
ceeoed up High street, and paused in
lroht OF the Cumberland Club, where the
troopers dismounted while the officers
went inside to prepare their reports to the
department at Washington
A stenographer was sent for, and the
reports were dictated rapidly. About half
an hours halt was made for this pur-
pose, and then the bugle sounded for the
men to prepare to mount. Capt Dodd
and his officers appeared, the command
TO mount was given, and the cayalcade,
With guidons flying, headed by its officers
marched down Congress street. the side
walks lined with people to see them off.
AT Washington street the command
wheeled out of Congress street and pro-
ceeded on the way to Falmouth via Tux :
ey's bridge.
With the departure of Troop It one of
the greatest attractions of the New Eng
land Fair leaves this vicinity. Capt.
Dodd and Lieuts. Tate and Moses take
Withithem the best wishes of a host of
friends, and the men have also made
many agreeable acquaintance. They
will all have warm place in the hearts
Of our people, who will be glad to receive
them back again
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-24
OBITUARY..
Joseph o. Lufbery,


Joseph o. Lufbery. died at the home
of his father, Hon. John Ell.
Lufbery, Grand street, Railway, N. j.,
Saturday evening, aged about 80 years,
of pulmonary affection, having expert
enced several hemorrhages previous to
death. He was very congenial and pop
ular young man, widely known In ath-
letie circles as an expert baseball player,
having been connected with some of the
most noted clubs in the country as a
with the Portlands in 1887 About
year ago he was taken with cold, which
rapidly developed into chronic lung
trouble, resulting in the hemorrhages re-
ferred to, and causing his death. He
leaves a widow, the only daughter of ex-
Mayor Ryno. The funeral took place
Tuesday afternoon at 8 o'clock, from the
residence of his father, conducted by
Rev. B. 0. Paryin. The attenda nee
was large, many of the friends of the de-
ceased being present from this and ad-
joining cities. There were large num-
Der of floral tributes, including broken
column from the family, pillow from
the New York Life Insurance Company,
with which he was connected several
years, a Tyre from Club Unter Uns, and
8 wreath from his wife. The interment
was at Hazelwood cemetery. The bearers,
selected from his business associates of
the insurance company, were J. Van
Wicket, Fl. L. Hail. Fl. d. Huston, J. j.
Ballin, E. Briscoe and A. Fellows.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-24
HARBoR DRIFT.
Items of Interest Picked Up Aiongshore
Yesterday.

The Sarah G. Ropes is discharging coal
at the Maine Central
The British schooners Lena Maud anu
Ava are loading salt at Central wharf I'VE
the Provinces.
The schooners Alicia B. Crosby anu
Addie Charleson are repairing at Centrai
wharf M
The tug G. A. Dickey is washing out
the schooner Lizzie E. Dennison SO sue
can take cargo of ice. She has had sal'
The schooner Gertrude L. Trundy is on
the flats having her bottom cleaned.
The tug G. A. Warren, which SUNK al
her dock Friday night, was raised yester-
day. No great damage was done to the
tug.
The old schooner Polly (1S05) arrived IN
the harbor Monday just as the warshlps
were going out.
The steam yachts Neckan and Watena
OF New York, arrived yesterday.
The schooner Willard Salisbury, from
the eastward with lumber, is on the flats
for repairs.
The Fannie Hayden brought in 1000
ground fish Monday. The dog fish are
pretty numerous and interfere much with
the fishing.
Next winter the Elder Dempster line Oh
steamers will run q fortnightly line OF
steamers between Europe and this port.
They will put in this service the new
steamers Montoalm, Montrose and
Monterey, vessels of 5000 tons register, 45O
feet long, 50 feet beam and 80 feet deep.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-24

was to pay for the repair of the wheel for
the use of it, Witness also had bro ken
the wheel, and given the repair check to
Gilman who paid for the repairs in order
to get the wheel. Gilman had told him
that he was going to get Foley's wheel
and Foley was going to pay him.
The value of the wheel being stated at
$50 probable cause was found and Gilman
was put under 5000 bonds for the grand
jury.
Michael Conley, accused of receiving a
letter intended for another Michael Con-
ley, was discharged because Mrs. King, of
Boston, who sent the letter, declined to
appear as witness.
Patrick Flaherty, charged with intoxi-
cation and disturbance, pleaded guilty.
He lives on Commercial street, and
Sunday night made trouble for his fam
lily. Fined S. and costs.
Ellis W. Beckmore, of ST. George, Me-.
was charged with intoxication, and plead
ed guilty. Fined So and costs.
James Carlton, intoxication, SIS and
costs.
James White, who according to Officer
Frank, is supported by his wife, was
given 80 days in Jail for intoxication.
James WEIGH, intoxication, So and
costs.
BARLEY Coyne and Thomas Flaherty,
intoXication, case suspended.
Margaret Meskell (?) charged with being
common drunkard, 80 days in house of
correction.
Joseph Murphy, charged with being
vagabond, pleaded guilty; also charged
with using profane words on Vesper street
pleaded guilty. He got 80 days in Jail
and $5 and costs.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-24
Hearing on FIowage RIGHTS.

Norway, August 23,-An important
hearing will commence here tomorrow re-
lating to the fowage rights of various
land owners on the stream running from
the outlet of Penneseewassee Pond to
Steep Falls, where the dam of the Oxford
Light company is situated. The parties
in interest have referred all matters in
controversy as to the dowage rights and
the claims of riparian owners, to Hon. A.
H. Walker Of Bridgton, as referee. who is
to make his report to the Supreme Judicial
court.
e. F. Smith, Esq, and ex.Gov. Cleaves
appear as counsel for the Oxford Electric
Light company, and S. S. Stearns, ESD,
and ). 5. Wright, Esq, for the land
owners.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-24
DEATHS.

In this city, August 20, Edward eastman,
aged SO years.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
In this city, August 23, Florence. daughter OF
John z. and Della Mari, aged years.
Funeral Wednesday afternoon at z.5o.o CLOCK
from No. 8 st. Lawrence street, -,
In this city. August %, Harold NJ, son OF
Matthew j. and Nora A. Kane, aged months.
90 N this city, August 49, John heynoies' aged
Notice of funeral hereafter
, IN Willard, South Portland, August - annie
Gertrude, infant child of Charles Il. ana ANNE
4: Small, aged month, 81 days. ,.,.
Funeral Tuesday afternoon at o'clock' from
house, Dantorth Cove.
In Yarmouth, August IS, James T. Durgan,
aged 81 years.
:, IL Lewiston. August 81, suddenly. Edward
T. Mosher OF Cambridge. Mass. -
/. Funeral Tuesday at $50 at the residence OF
MS mother, Mrs. Ru US M0sher. Gornam, Me.
lGlobe and Herald please copy.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-24
Mormons Not Popular in soulh Carolina.

Mormnns Not Popular in South Carolina.
Columbia, S. c., August 23,-Ra1ds by
white caps have been of frequent occur
renee within the last few days in Fair
field and Kershow counties. These raids
have been altogether against the Mormon
elders and their sympathizers.
On Saturday a band of 1870 masked
white caps went to house about four
miles below Camden, in Buelah section,
and took out three Mormon elders, stripped
them and administered whipping.
/; 1t is supposed that the white caps came
mostly from. Fairfield county and that
were the ones that escaped the white caps
on previous occasion at the house of a
man named Sharp.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-24

The field day of the G. T. A. S. will
occur at Long Island today. The sports
which will begin upon the arrival of the
3 O'Clock boat, will consist of ball game
tug of war, running and jumping con
tests, also several races for the ladies' In
the evening there will be dancing and q
picnic supper. The committee in charge
have all arrangements perfected and a
good time is promised all that attend.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-24
Late Summer Ball.

The ball at Forest City Rink tonight
promises to be a great one, as Manager
Gordon is making extra arrangements,
and every one knows that there is no
place like the rink for good dance AS
Welcomes orchestra is made up OF the
best musicians there will be special
order of dances and dancing from $50 to
1l30 The rink never looked any prettier
than now as it was trimmed for the Glee
club ball.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-24
MARRIAGES.

In Biddeford, August IS, Howard Bridges
and Miss Blanche Seavey.
In West Poland. August IL Walter 7. Knight
ly Of Norway and Miss Anna q; a a LsayItt Of Gray
Miss Effie Bulmer. both of Orono.
In Durham, August Ii. Charles Estes of Dur
ham and Miss Ida Dyer Of Lisbon Falls.
kane. Wash and Miss Harriet c. Fernald.
In Caribou, August is. L. N Richards and
Mrs. Anna NJ. Earle.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-24
About to Abdicate.

Paris August s3.-The Figaro today
publishes a report to the effect that the
Bey of Tunis, Sidi Ali, will shortly alb
dictate in favor of his son and take up
his residence at Nice.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-24

Elegant line of TWO-iOmed
Dtag Onais, Examines and Basket
WeaveS. Checks, lCanVaS
Weayes, Heavy TWills. Monies,
Fine Casilnaeres, Fine Twiiis
and Fancy Weaves at
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-24
Maine Pensions.

Washington. August 23.-The following
pensions have been granted to Maine
people:
RESTORATION AND REISSUE.
John Charlton, Portland.
INCREASE.
Burtice S. Luce, Topsham.
REISSUE AND INCREASE.
Thomas G. Averill, Middletown. :.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-24
THE MUNICIPAL COURT.

The Case of the Chicago Man Who Tried
Portland Notwithstanding Husband.
Complicated Bicycle Case-Other Mat
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-24
New Fall
DRESS G 0 0 D s.!
The new line Of Fall Dress Goods is unusually attractive as
ii offers the latest and most Stylish Suiings

New Fall C0IOrings i'm Stripes,
DiagOnaEs, Checks and Fancy
Weaves that are equal to any
SOC goods.
On sale this week at
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-24
$1.OO per yard.

Everything advance prices of Foreign
suings, Will dnd MATERIAL
10 yOur ADJ
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-24

Under the direction of Secretary of
Agriculture, James Wilson, Willis L..
Moore, Chief of the Weather Bureau, gives
out the following:
.. S. Department. of Agriculture,
Weather Bureau, l
Washington, d. c., July 80, 1897.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-24

We show a lime Of Heavy Twill
ed DiasORais and Illuminated
Novelties and Rough effects That
for style and intrinsic value are
far beyond the usual lime sold at
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were not Of the faith asked that something be done
for the man. but the Holy Rollers are fatalists OF
4 pronounced type and would not oppose the d.
vine will by petty human acts The man died, and
the incident ted no little commoion in the VI
cinity at the time There was talk OF indict-
ing some OF the Rollers who would not allow a
physician to minister to the dying man. Nothing
was finally done.
The Holy Rollers creed embodies doctrines which
were conspicuous half century ago. II Is a be-
lief that converts by fear is evident from the
class OF people TO be found at the tent-meetings.
II Is strange f1naticism. Dread OF eternal fire Is
the thing OF frightening prominence.
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ARRIVALS FROM EUROPE.

Mr.. and Mrs Potter Palmer. who have been
abroad for some time. returned to this city yes
terday the American liner st. Paul They
were met at the pier by Colonel Frederick D. Grant
and party Of friends. and were driven to the
Fifth Avenue Hotel Among other arrivals on the
81; Paul were Bartlett Trip, ex-United States
D. Ballentine. c. =. Norcross. DR.. Clark A. Miller
F: G.. Lawrence ]. j. Thomas and General w H
WifhinRf0n - -
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THE TAMMANY CELEBRATION TOMORROW

THE TAMWANf CELEBRAIION IO-HORROV
The Tammany Society's celebration Of the glorious
Fourth Of July tomorrow mot to-day. as has been
enormously announced) will be held usual In the
East Fourteenth-st Wlgwam A smaller attend
ance is expected. because II Is generally under
stcod that the supplies Of fluid and solid refresh
ment with which Tammany so lavish are In
definitely suspended This species Of entertainment
is not to be renewed until Tammany gets control
again Of the municipal government. The flow Of
champagne with the accompaniment OF all the
delicacies OF the season. for the nabobs and sand
wiches and beer In the basement for the bobs will
have TO wait over. Danny Donegan. the wis
knkie. who makes the collections among the faith
full said last evening that money was too scarce TO
restoring the springs tina, used TO produce
nrewater for the multitude in the Wigwam's pamy
days Nothing will be on tap tomorrow there ex-
cept eoQuence.
The delegation Of Congressman who to be the
speakers will arrive in the city to-day and are TO
be entertained at the Hoffman House Congress-
man George B. Mcclellan will be in charge OF the
party. II will consist Of James D. Richardson, OF
Tennessee. who presided at the Chicago Convention
last year. and Henry ST. George Tucker, of Vr-
gnia. who to be the two long takers, and a
long list OF short takers, whose names have al
ready appeared In The Tribune. After the exer-
ciscs the orators will be entertained at luncheon at
the Hoffman House and then treated to a sail down
the Bay.
Ex-President Cleveland. William J. Bryan ex-
Senator Hill and others have written letters They
are generally colorless productions. prepared the
Tammany plan OF campaign for this year which
proposes 10 exclude all National Issues from the
contest.
for Governor OF Illinois last year, is TO make a
speech at the Brooklyn Academy OF Music to-mor-
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international Fur Store
days, Ltd.),
Recent Street, London.
The Hotel Cecil,
London.

advising a removal and predicting that the college
walls could not rise again. held firm and would
not be dismayed by difficulties And also the con-
slant single hearted devotion OF the treasurer. A.
Lyman Wiston. the donor Of Wliston Hall and
many other valuable gifts 70 the college, who has
given freely and unweariedly Of valuable time and
Strength to the planning and supervision OF the
six buildings.
The aim throughout has been to provide build
ings and equipment equal 70 the best furnished by
any women's college In the country and yet to
retain the old price $3.50 for board and tuition.
so that. according to the aim of the founder. no
young woman seeking the higher education should
be deferred from entering here for lack Of means.
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READY FOR FOURTH OF JULY FIRES
Chief Bonner Of the Fire Department has issued
orders for the men OF tho Fire Department regard
ing the protection Of the lives and property OF cti-
Of tho city during tho celebration Of Inde-
pendcnco Day tomorrow
Ono OF hs orders has been to suspend all regular
leaves Of absence OF the men OF tho Department. no
that all the men may be- In their places on Monday.
He also says that two extra insurance patrols viii
81. all day. and that another will DO In front OF
Hook and Ladder No H. at Ono-hundred-and-
th!rty-thrd-st and Third-ave., all day,
There will also ba an extra force OF operators In
tho Telegraph Bureau 1t Fire Headquarters on tho
~ possible,