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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-19
A BOY AND A BALLOON.
Prof. La Roux's Narrow Escape From
Drowning.

A youthful aeronaut, Mr. Fred Bick-
ford, living on Munjoy hill made the
balloon ascension at Willard Saturday
afternoon in place of Prof. Laroux.
Bickford is only about IA years old and
is employed by Mr.. G. II. Lamson in the
making of his flying machines. Young
Bickford takes great delight i'll taking
these air voyages as it was only few
weeks ago that he made an ascent of 1000
young man had been hoping for an op-
portunity to ascend in the balloon and
make the parachute leap and as the wind
was calm Saturday afternoon Laroux de-
cided to allow him the privilege. The
ascent was successful one and after his
brief journey in the air, young Bickford
made his drop with the parachute, land
ing near House Island in safety.
The dangers of the calling of men who
go up in balloons are not confined to ac-
cidents while they are up in the air.
Some neglect or carelessness before the
balloon is ready may lead to serious con-
sequences. Last Thursday evening"
while the balloon was filing, a man
partly intoxicated, caught hold of one of
the guy ropes. La Roux did not notice
the condition of the man, and supposing
he was one that had been helping to get
everything ready, told MIN to cast the
guy rope off as the balloon was nearly
ready to leave the ground. The man, in
stead of casting the rope off, gave it a
quick jerk, tearing a large hole in the
side of the balloon. AS soon as he had
done this he united the cut off line,
which is used to work the knife which
frees the parachute from the balloon.
just then the balloon left the ground
before anyone had discovered the extent
of the damage done. The balloon rose in
the air, but fortunately did not go very
high, and sailed out over the water
towards Cushing's Island. The crowds
watching could see smoke coming out of
the hole in the side but could not account
for it, and wondered why the balloon did
not go up higher. The aeronaut knew
what the trouble was as soon as the bal
loon began to drop and reached for his
cut off line to free himself when he found
that it had been united. The only thing
to be done now was to wait until the bal
loon descended near enough to the water,
and then make a jump to clear himself.
He was hanging on to the trapeze all this
time, and as he neared the water the bal
loon gave sudden lurch and the wind
taking it, it acted like huge sail and
drew La Roux under the water before he
could clear himself. He was dragged
under and through the water for about
fifty feet before the balloon finally settled
down and he was able to swim around to
the cut off knife and reaching up, cut
the parachute free. Taking one Of the
ropes between his teeth he swan about
until finally reached by the boats, which
were waiting to pick him up. He was
hauled in nearly exhausted by his hard
struggle, but in short time after reach
ing shore was about again as lively as
ever. Several people saw the man who
cased all the mischief fooling with the
ropes, but did not realize what he was up
to until the balloon hadss- gone up, and it
was too late to repair the injury.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-19

NOR SALE-A second hand drop axle ex-
press wagon. Inquire at GOUDY az
kENTS Stable. l6-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-19
STRUCK BY A ROCKET.
Private Smith, U. S. A., Knows How 1t
Feels,

Private Smith of Fort Preble garrison
met with peculiar accident Saturday
evening while attending the balloon as
cension at Willard beach. The aeronaut
had made the ascent and was engaged in
discharging the fireworks. A sky rocket
was lighted and started on a downward
course, but did not explode until just as
it neared the ground. Private Smith
happened to be standing in direct line
with the course of the rocket, the contents
of which as it exploded struck Smith a
glancing blow in the neck. Smith was
taken to the Fort hospital where his
wound was attended to. 1t was feared last
evening that the wound.would be seri-
Gus one
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-19
AT RlveRToN.
The Crowds Taken to the Charming
Resort

During the past week more people have
visited Riverton than ever before in the
same length of time since the park
was opened to the public. The
Portland Railroad company is run
ming on an average of 80 cars all day
long to the park and this number is
greatly increased at night and in the af-
ternoon. When it is known that each
of the large cars carry about go passengers
and that all of them are well filled be.
fore they leave the head of Preble street,
some idea may be had of the number of
people who visited this place during the
day.
During the evening it is estimated that
fully $500 people are taken out to the
park and brought back into town again
after the performance for the evening is
over. The beautiful Presumpscot river
is attracting large number of people out
to the park now for the visitors
have discovered that a sail up or
down the river in canoe or the electric
launch, a return to the park cafe in time
for lunch or dinner, with the vaudeville
performance in the evening completes
about as enjoyable programme as can
be arranged about Portland. Then the
easiest way in the world to entertain
visiting friends, and it is about as pleas
ant way as can be planned also, is to
journey with them out to the Riverton
park and pass the afternoon or evening
in wandering about the pleasant grounds,
watching the deer and other animals in
the "zoo," canoeing on the river or sit.
ting on the broad shady verandas Of the
casino in the enjoyment of conversation
while the eye is rested by the beautiful
view of green meadows and verdant hills
which stretch away on all sides. And
despite the fact that there are many peo-
pie who visit this park every day there
seems to be room enough for them all
and some to spare, and one never has to
worry about getting back home again in
ample season as there are plenty of cars
which make the run back to the city in
remarkably quick time and without any
of those long waits or delays which are SC
annoying even to persons with plenty OF
time on their hands and with no particu.
lar reason for being anxious about rapid
transit
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-19
Damon Assembly.

The following officers were installed
by D. D. G. c., Mrs. J. W. Thaxter, as
sisted by her staff, Saturday evening:
P. C.-Mrs. George W. Jones.
q. C.-Mrs. e. A Webster.
V. C.-Mrs. T. L. Cram.
Prelate-Mrs. C. H. Mitchell.
NJ. of E.-Mrs. J. W. Thaxter.
M. of F.-Mrs. NJ. H. Brickett.
K. of r. and S.-Mrs. T. d. Sale.
. NJ at Airs W. E. Chandler.
A. M. at AIRS. o. A. Skillings.
I. G.-Mrs. Otis Winslow.
o. G.-Mrs. VIM. J. Smith.
M. O.-Mrs. Stephen E. Doten.
Organist-Miss Grace M. Pike.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-19
The Death Rate.

There were II deaths in Portland dur.
ing the week which ended Saturday noon
The deaths were due to accident (2).
apoplexy, congestion of the brain, cholera
infantum (2), general debility heart dis
ease (2), structure of oesophagus, perito.
nil
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-19
FOR SALE.

Yacht "zERUAH," keel cutter, As
feet 0. A., 30 feet W. L., - feet inch
beam, ..6 feet head room; can be seen at
Boothbay Harbor, Me. Apply TO PAUL
r. CURTIS on board, or to DIR. VIM.
GOODWIN CURTIS, Ga Crawford ST.,
Roxbury, ,lass. ilyl5d2w*
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-19

THEY say the water from the little spring
l. at the Raymond Spring House, six miles
form New Gloucester and four miles from
Poland Spring. Me-, is blessing to all who
use it. 1t is fact that the Raymond Spring
House is beautiful summer resting place
IN the midst of superb views, without the
hustle of u hotel, yet always accommodate
ing an excellent class of people. The prices
are low. G. E. SMALL, North Raymond, Me-,
will send circular may5tf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-19

Thousands are suffering excruciatinp
misery from that plague of the night,
Itching Piles, and say nothing about ii
through sense OF delicacy. Instant re-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-19

GITUATION WANTED-By a competent
- woman, situation as housekeeper in
small family or would take care of an in
valid. Can give best of references; no OBJ
jections to going out of the city. Address,
IA. b. Press Office. 1871
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-19
TO LEASE.

The property on the corner of India and Com
mercial streets, known as the international
Hotel" That part OF the building to be leased
contains 35 rooms, is in good repair and is
heated by steam. 1t is in close proximity to
the Grand Trunk Railway Station, the foreign,
New York and Boston Steamers and has been
successfully run for years as a small hotel and
boarding house. VIII be leased for a term of
years to the right parties. Apply to
July IA, 1897. AUG. P. FULLER,
jly1 5d1m 432 Fore st, Portland.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-19

FACSIMILE signature Of cHAs H. FLETCHER
is on the wrapper of every bottle of cAsroRIA.
When Baby was sick, we gave her castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to castoria
When She had Children, she gave them castoria.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-19

Biddeford, July IA despatch re-
ceived today from ST. GATHERINGS S, Ontario,
states that VIM. Merchant, wanted for
burglary in York county, is under arrest
there. Requisition papers will be issued.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-19

WANTED-Young gentlemen and ladies'
w everywhere to solicit orders for the new
! books, Life Of Harriet Beecher Stowe" and
Inc Earth G1rdled," by DIR. Talmage, and
particulars address P. and M. c., Maine agents,
care Press. al
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Cause For Worry.

"Doctor, you seem worried about me. -
ST am. hear that you don't pay your
bills. New York Journal
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20 how full of briars is this working day
worked" as You Like 1t. act l. Scene 3.
Avoid all you can of them and Ponds Extract
will soon cure effects of others.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-19

"ANTED-AlI persons In want OF trunks
w and bags TO call on f. D. REYNOLDS,
500 Congress street ,one door above Shaws
and can therefore give bottom prices
Trunks repaired. Open evenings. We frame
pictures fed4-b
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-19

NANTED--A chance to do any kind of re-
w pairs in your heating apparatus by men of
experience. Send a postal. Telephone No.,
1854 Il. WESCOTT. 131 Lincoln ST.. foot OF
Myrtle. 19-tf
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WIT AND WISDOM.
Sudden and Sure.

Jayleigh-What's the best way to get
hired girl upa
Townleigh-Let her use kerosene.
Town Topias
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-19

FOR SALE Building lots at Oakdale. The
= Deerlng Land Co. offer for sale on favor
able terms, desirable building lots on Forest
avenue, Falmouth. Fessenden, Pitt, William
c. ADAMS, Treasurer, 81 Exchange St.
apr26 eOW2Ow
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-19
wANTED-sITUArIoN..

Forty words inserted under this head
ono week for IS cents, cash in advance.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-19

HOUSE WANTED Wanted to purchase a.
A small cottage house IN Deering; must
nave all modern improvements. Address F. P.
M, Press Office. 1871
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-19
BRICK RESIDENCE
FOR SALE.

NO. 1O7 Pine street. Nicely located on
sunny side OF the street, ana good sized
bearing condition House has thirteen rooms
ana oath room; all the modern conven-
FENCES; nice cellar; wash ROOM and a new
combination hot water heater put in within
q year. Also several cottages at Great
diamond Island, which are well known to
be among the best there This includes NV
summer residence, with spacious grounds
and all the house furnishings ready for oc
cupancy. Also some of the choicest build
ing lots or one-quarter acre each on the
island, including shore property. Apply
soon as the owner is about to remove from
the city and the offering uts some very de-
slrable real estate on the market. E. [.
COOLING, 100 Middle street 17-tf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-19
FOR RENT.

FOX KEW /.
The store, and the buildings in
the rear al No. 400 Exchange
street, DanfOrth Block, formerly
occupied by the Filing yOOd Co,
are offered for rent: possession
can he given Immediately. The
main store covers about $500
square feet, and is connected
with the two buildings i'm the
rear, each two stories high, suit
able for any kind Of light manu-
featuring by hand or steam, one
building having about 27OO feet
of flooring, and the other about
1850 feet of flooring. Either Of
these buildings can be rented Ira
connection with the store, and
power can probably be obtained
from the boilers on the premises.
The rent covers The heat. The
buildings are thoroughly lighted
and unexcelled for retail or
wholesale trade, either with or
without manufacturing. For
further particulars apply to
JOHN F. A. MERRILL, Dam
forth Block, IS Exchange street.
Portland. Me. jly17d1w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-19

WANTED-If you have any nice hair that
~ is not made up, and you wish to turn
~ into money, bring it to me and will pay
the highest cash price for it. f. NJ. LOVER
Ing, 51S Congress street, Portland, Me. III
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-19

NOTICE-This week we will sell Ladies'
IN S1.5O and So. 90 Button and Lace Boots at
SI.29 per pair. Ladies' House Slippers only
SO cents per pair. HUB SHOE STORE. 1913
Middle street. 1871
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-19

UNUTORIING-A student of Hayerford col
il lege desires pupils for the summer in
high school and college preparatory work,
especially in Latin and Greek. Address r.
HORTON JONES, 1853 Forest avenue, Deering
Me. 1912
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FOR SALE,
Forty words inserted under this head
one week for 20 CENTS cash in advance.

E1OE SALE-Remington Typewriter No. Q,
10 in first class condition, cheap or will
exchange for bicycle. GEO. B. WRITTEN,
SO Grove street. Ill
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-19

HOTEL FOR SALE--The furniture, fixtures
and good WILL together with the lease,
OF the Harraseeket House, Freeport Centrally
located at Freeport village; also nice store to
let In the same block. Address HOTEL, this
Oluce. 2O-tf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-19

IN bottoms of their dress-skirts brushed,
cleansed and rebound for 90 cts. Work called
for and delivered Send us postal and we
will call SKIRT BINDING CO., 307 Cum
berland ST., corner Elm. 14-l
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-19

TEO LET-Unfurnished large airy alcove
IL room on bath room floor at Is GRAY
street, between State and Park. 1871
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-19
To Contractors and Builders.

NO whom it may concern NJ wife, Louis
Bracket having left my bed and board
wltnout just cause, l forbid all persons trust
h inH h 81 On my account, and shall pay no
So. Windham, July is, 1897
Jly17dlw* MELVILLE @. BRACKET.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-19

r OST-A light rowing skiff went adrift on
IL July ID from Falmouth Foreside. A re-
ward will be given for her return. Address
p. o. Box 1919, Portland, Me. 1911
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-19
WATCHES ON INSTALLMENTS

will sell you Waltham and Elgin watche
lower than any installment dealer on earth, and
mako the terms to suit you If you are honest and
square. MCKINNEY the Jeweler, Monu-
ment Square. ian6dtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-19

WANTED-Three industrious young men
w of neat appearance for permanent po-
siton. Good salary or large commission. Ad-
dress F. & NJ this office. AL
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-19
LOST AND FOUND.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for IS cents. cash in advance
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-19
MISCELLANEOUS.

NOTICE-For two weeks I will make suits
IN at 20 per cent discount balance of stock
on hand. Suit cleansed and pressed for 10
cents, pants 25 cents M. M. HANSEN,
Tailor. 507 IL Congress street, over Owen,
Moore g. Co. III
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-19

FENO LET-Furnished rooms at 217 Cumber-
L. land street; references required. 1911
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WANTED.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for % cents. cash in advance.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-19

MONEY TO LOAN--On first and second
NJ mortgages on real estate, stocks, bonds.
personal property. life insurance policies or
any good collateral securities. Inquire OF A. c.
LIBBY & CO. ~ IL Exchange street. iy5-4
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-19
MALE HELP WANTED.

w ANTED-At once three men who can fur
W nlsh a team and hayrack for haying.
PORTLAND SANITARY CO., 1o6 Exchange
st. ISL
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fENO LET-Furnished room, good for light
IL housekeeping for man and wife or two
gents; handy locations all cars pass. Also
cottage. Call 1893 1-2 Middle street
HARRIS. 1871
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-19

II OST-Lady's leather pocket hook on We'd
IL nesday on West or Vaughan streets.
Contained money. cards, key and other
articles. Please return to ALBERT E. NEAL,
9S Exchange street and receive reward. 16-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-19

EOUND-On Congress street on the 18th,
IL a pocketbook with name printed on
same. The owner can have same by proving
property and paying expense. D. b,
MYSHRALL, 10 Arlington street, Woodfords
Ill
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ITO LET-House 1926 Cumberland, II rooms
Il Inquire 143 PEARL corner Cumberland.
Ill
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MONEY LOANED on furniture, pianos,
mdse. and any desirable personal property
without removal; on easy repaying basis;
strictly confidential; city or country. "PRI-
VATE PARTY" p, o. Box 143S. 80
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-19

ITO LET-Cottages at Sunset Landing; cool
L. and healthy location, 1 minute walk tc
wharf. beach and bathing coves; one room
house, one room, one room. just the place
for large party; will be let cheap. For par
ticuIars, address Il. A. SOULE. Chebeague,
Me. IA
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-19

FOR RENT-Near Western Promenade. an
Il upper and a lower rent OF rooms and bath
each, with separate steam heat. hardwood
floors. etc, etc.; located at No. 13 Bramhall
street. For particulars Real Estate Office of
FREDERICK S. VAIL. 15-l
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-19

T .OST-On Sunday noon between st. Lukes
~ Cathedral and 50 High ST., a small black
enamel and silver chateraine watch and pin.
Finder. please return TO SO High st. and receive
reWar 4. 1871
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I OST-Sunday morning, July 18th, on Fal-
~ mouth Foreside road near stone chapel,
ladies' brown checkered jacket, lined with
green and tan changeable silk. Finder will
please return to 80 Exchange St. 1911
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-19

NOR SALE-A first class dining room doing
Il good business, seats 90 and will be
sold for half its value. Inquire of j. I.
SMALL, Lewiston, Me. 16-1
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1897-06-16
A. Curious Creation Myth.

The various nations of the earth
have their different legends or
myths concerning the creation.
That of the Scandinavian countries
is particularly interesting.
According to the myth, Odin, Viii
and We, sons of the giant and giant
ess Dor and Beltsa, killed Ymiry and
from his body formed the heavens
and the earth. Of his blood they
made the seas and impossible oceans
which surround the earth; of his
bones they made the mountains, u.s.
ing his teeth and the %splinters to
make the stones and pebbles. From
his inverted skull they formed the
heavens, and of his brains they
formed the clouds. His hair became
plants and trees when given a chance
to take root in the new, warm soil,
and of his eyebrows they made a
wall of defense around Midgard
(Eden), which was the central place
Of abode of men. When these mir
acles had all been performed to suit
Odin, who was the chief god, the
three brothers took the sparks of
fire which rained down from the
burning world Musphelheim, and,
throwing them over the face of heav-
On, made the sun, the moon and
the stars.-St. Louis Republic.
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Restored TO Health,

If you are suffering with any skin
or blood disease, Rheumatism, Ca
tarrh, Ulcers, Old Sores, General Dc.
bility, etc., send stamp to the Blood
Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga, for book Of
wonderful cures, free. This book
will point the way to speedy recovery.
Botanic Blood Balm (B. B. b. is
manufactured after a long-tested pre-.
scription Of an eminent physician, and
is the best building-up and blood-pur-
flying medicine in the world. Beware
Of substitutes. Price $1.OO for large
bottle.
For sale by Druggists.
ONE IN A THOUSAND.
One summer, several years ago,
while ~railroading in Mississippi, | be.
came badly affected with malarial
blood poison, that impaired my health
for more than two years. Several Of
fensive ulcers appeared on my legs,
and nothing seemed to give permanent
relief until I took of Botanic Blood
Balm (B. B. b., which cured me en-
tire. NJ. D. LANE,
Deyerau1, Ga.