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The Portland daily press., 1897-07-16
EXCITING RUNAWAY.
Wagon Broken, Horse Bruised But No
Serious Damage Done.

People on upper Commercial street just
before noon yesterday saw a very exciting
runaway. A horse attached to a fish
wagon belonging at Lombard's market
and driven by young man named Cole
was coming down over the sharp pitch
from High street to Commercial when the
breeching broke, allowing the wagon to
come forward striking the horses legs.
This frightened the animal and he started
at terrific pace down the steep grade.
Cole could do nothing, of course, with
the frightened horse and jumped from the
wagon, fortunately escaping injury.
The horse dashed down the hill, across
the tracks and out on to the Berlin Mills
Co. IS wharf. There are usually number
of teams standing here, but, fortunately
only one loaded lumber wagon without a
horse was here at this time The run
away just cleared this and struck one
minute gait up the wharf. He ran be-
tween freight car and the big piles of
lumber where there was just room for
him to pass. Not SO the wagon, however,
and he left 1t behind him. He could not
make very good time among the lumber
piles and finally halted.
The team was somewhat broken and
the horse bruised a trihe, but no serious
damage resulted.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-16
Tho Maine Musical Festivals.

A preliminary concert to the Maine
Musical Festival was given at Belfast
Opera House Friday evening, and not
withstanding the hot weather there was
q good attendance. The Belfast Chorus
and members of the Rockland Chorus
were on the platform and the Belfast band
had seats in front. The concert through
out was very enjoyable one. The
choruses and the Eseltctions by the band
were finely rendered. while the pplause
which sgreeted the soloists showed that
their efforts were appreciated by the audi
ence. Mr.. W. R. Chapman spoke in the
same vein as in Bangor and Portland. He
wassprofuse in his praises of the efficiency
Of. the Belfast chorus and of the progress
they have made in the short time that
has elapsed since they began practice.
Much of the credit for this, he said, is
due to the skill and the untiring labors of
the local director, Mr. Elbridge S..
Pitcher. The soloists, accompanies, etc.
were as follows: Mrs. Lou Duncan Bar
ney, soprano; Miss Blanche L. Sullivan,
Soprano Miss Susan Einsmore, contralto
DR.. T. E. Tibbetts, baritone; Mr.. B. A..
Roundy, cornet; Mr.. P. A. Sanborn,
violin; Mrs. James Wight. accompanist;
Miss Mary E. Faunce, accompanies.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-16
PEAKS ISLAND.

The pleasant weather of yesterday at
tracted crowds to the island. The at
tendance at McCullum's theatre in the
afternoon was the largest in the history
of the pavilion and in the evening people
were turned away. "Jovita" is one o.
the brightest dramas ever given ON the
island and the audiences aresdelighted al
every performance.
The members of Camp Edgewooi
entertained at their cottage on Wednes
day as guests, Mrs. Sylvester of Maiden
Mass, and Mrs. Morse and her sister
Miss Jacobs
The following are among sthe lates
arrivals at Peaks island house: j. A
Williams and. wife,, Boston, Mrs. J. E
Stringer and Mary E. Robins of Revere
Mass; w. I. Bickford, Gorham; D. A
McKinnon, Marianyille. At the Coronado
the latest arrivals include party from
Rulnford Falls, composed of Mr.. W. H
Pettengill, wife and daughter, and Mr.
Geo. D. Bisbee and wife,
MIR. G. NJ. Hathaway, the marine ar
fist, has on exhibition in the office o.
the Coronado fine collection of loca
marine and landscape views.
The members of Camp Edgewood and
friends attended the pavilion theatre las
evening.
One of the latest camps on the island
is that known as Camp Crescent. The
boys have recently donned uniform
which guishessthem from the Other
camps.
The high wind Wednesday blew dowI
the tent over the flying horses and the
large tent of Miss Davis's waits. Al
noon the sea almost broke over White
Head. The surf was the finest of the
season. The summer guests at the hotels
enjoyed seeing the spray dash over the
rocks on the shore.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-16
WESTBROOK.

Henry Fradette, the 12-years-old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Fradette of Main street,
was drowned in the Presumpscot river
yesterday afternoon at 1.45. The victim
of the accident in company with young
brother, were playing in boat that
was tied to the bank of the river just be-
low the Bridge street bridge The boy
while moving about in the boat lost his
balance and fell headlong into the
stream, His young brother screamed
for help and the boys being in the near
vicinity of their home, their parents
heard the cries and were soon upon the
scene. Although the boy was within a
few feet of the bank his father was un-
able to reach him before he sank. After
he sank he foated in toward the shore
until he came within sight of the frantic
mother. Mr.. W. B. Boothby, who had
in the meantime arrived on the scene
took to boat and soon rescued the boy
from the water. He was taken to his
home and medical aid sought, but the
boy had been in the water too long and
the doctors were unable to resuscitate
him. A brother of the boy fell from
Dana's bridge two years ago and was
drowned.
Mr.. Charles e. Evans, wife and daugh-
ter Of Springfield, Mass, was the guest
of Mr.. Charles B. Woodman of Church
street, yesterday
Mr.. Evans and family are stopping at
the Old Orchard house, Old Orchard
Mir. Evans is native of Westbrook
but moved away some 45 years ago and
has not been in town before for the past
% years
Miss. Bertha knights leaves today for
weeks visit with Mrs. Potter at Hig-
gins beach.
Judge Tolnan has been confined to
his home for the past few days with
trouble with his eyes.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-16
THE MILITIA ENCAM PMENT.
General Orders Issued by Adjutant Gen
eral Richards.

Augusta, July 15.--The orders for the
annual encampment to thea national
guard of Maine have been made up by
the adjutant general. AS usual it will
be held the second week in August. The
men will assemble at the grounds in this
city, Camp Powers" Saturday, August
Z. Col. Lucius n. Kendall, the COM
manding officer of the First Regiment
will be in immediate command of the
camp. He will provide, in orders for
review by the Governor and command
er in-chief, Thursday, August 10. En-
listments will cease August /, and will
not be resumed until after the encamp-
ment. First Lieutenant G. G. Morton,
9th U. S. infantry, on duty with the Ma
tional Guard, will be present as in
spector and instructor. Second Lieuten
ant N. H. Royden, 28d U. S. infantry
will be instructor in guard duty.
The regimental team will consist OF
seven men and two substitutes. The
ranges will be 300, 500 and 900 yards.
The position will be standing, off hand
at 200, prove at 500 and any at 600 yards.
The contests will include company
team matches, inspectors, commissioned
officers and revolver matches. The Signal
Corps may complete in company team
matches. Five prizes will be given tc
winning teams in each regiment in the
company matches and suitable prizes te
all winners.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-16
Charged With Assaulting a Boy.

Before Judge Robinson in the Municipal
court yesterday morning Thomas W
Corey was up on the charge of having
committed an assault upon Melvin NJ.
Mcdonald, a seven years old boy. There
were several witnesses and the presenta-
ton Of the testimony occupied upwards
Of an hour. All agreed that the youngster
was wild sort of chap who was far
from being obedient to his mother
Joseph Dobson said: II am spirit
ualist and when I learned about this boy,
went to his mother and told her that l
could reform him. She consented to let
him go and took him with me to Mr..
Ccrey's where 1 board. He was with me
about q week. l can control the young
fellow and do whatever I want to with
him. No one knows the secret
The boy and his sponsors claimed that
Mr.. Corey had charged him with stealing
knife and that then he had dragged him
along the streets and bruised him. But
the court was of the opinion that there
was too much conflicting testimony to
hold Mr.. Corey and accordingly dismissed
the complaint. The mother was advised
to look after the lad more diligently and
the other parties who had been in the
habit of taking care of him without
having legally adopted him were warned
John Bell for an assault upon Charles
Talbot was fined $40 and costs. James
5. Poole pleaded guilty to bicycle riding
on Elm street Yarmouth and was fined e
and costs.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-16
DEATHS.


In this city. July 10, Catherine, widow OF the
late Rev. James Buckley. aged ~ years, 6
months, 20 days.
Funeral Saturday forenoon at 10 o'clock.
from the residence of her son-in-law, Horace F.
Pratt, No. o Willis street.
burial at North Yarmouth.
In this city, July Is. Annie c.. widow OF the
late James Hawley, aged 63 years, months.
Funeral Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from
81. Paul's church,
of Andrew and Mary Magrusson. aged IL mos,
8 days,
Funeral services Saturday afternoon at
o'clock at parents residence, No. Al Madison
street.
In Deering, July 5. Mary F., wife OF Edwin
l.. Grant, aged As years, months, Is days.
lFuneral Sunday afternoon at O'Clock, from
The Uniyersaist church. Deering.
In Manchester. N. H., July 15., suddenly,
stephen Huston formerly Of Portland.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
In Yarmouthville. July 13. Edwin Loring.
Oldest son of W. III. and P. A. Marston..
!. Funeral Friday afternoon at ESQ o'clock from
late residence.
In somerville, Mass, July is. Thomas McDon.
ough, 'agec ~ years.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-16
MARRIAGES.

In this city, July 15. by Rev. A. H. Wright
Erastus Boothby and Mrs. Ella L. Boothby
both OF Portland
In West Peru July 3, Oscar T. Woodbury. and
NJ IS Myrtle B. Burgess. sesssS
In Fryeburg July 5, Charles @. Warren and
Miss Edith l.. Tibbetts.
In Nlilhridge. July 4. Jasper Mitchell and
ldella Leighton.
In Buxton, June 81 Cornelius 0. Mason and
Edith J. Davis.
In Peru, June 27, Frank L. Bishop and Susie
Burgess
In Bradley, July 8, Philip L. Pease of Corinna
and Miss A. M. Drawn OF Bradley.
In Brighton, Mass, June 80. Frank Harrington
OF Bath and Lillian Cummings of North Auburn
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-16
MAINE PENSIONERS.
Interesting Report of Agent seiden Con-
nor just Sent to Washington,

Augusta. Maine. July 15.-The annual
report of the agent of the Augusta
Pension Agency, Gen. Selden Connor'
which has been sent to Washington, u.
c., to the central department of ali, is an
interesting one.
The fiscal wear ends June 80, at the con-
cluslon of which the immense amount Oh
NATTER Is collected and presented IN
condensed, yet comprehensive form as
possible and sent to Washington u. %
along with those from the several othef
agencies in the country.
There were 1865 pensioners on the
rolls of the agency, July !, 1885, against
10000, July l, 1897, showing net IN
crease for the year of al. The rolls for
July l, 1887, show IL, 5S3 under the general
army laws 1888 by act of June 81 1885;
l47, war of 1912; 80 war with Mexico; and
IL OF Indian wars, 1882 to AZ.
OF 2o,009 pensioners on the rolls OF the
Augusta agency, June 80, 1897, 1904 OF
that number were at that date residents
OF Maine. The remainder of the number
are scattered in nearly every state and
territory in the Union, many preferrlng
to draw their pensions from their old
home agency than to transfer to the
agencies nearer their present residences
which are in many cases, temporary
homes.
The total amount paid from this agency
during the year just ended is ~, s35, o9o.s7.
OF this amount 90, 753 105O3 was paid to
residents of Maine. The balance was
paid to the residents above referred to OF
other sections Of the country.
1t will be interesting to know in con-
nection with the above tables, that there
have been added to the roll for the year
ending June 80, 1897, of original cases
lnvalids, general law 80; widows, (gen-
eral law II; invalids, by act Of June ~,
1890, 275; widows, etc., so5; Mexican war
widows 8; total, $685.
dropped, and for one reason or another
have been restored to the rolls: Inyalids,
81; widows, 1; under act of June ~, $780,
&c inyalids and six widows.
There have been during the year 1873
additional cases allowed under the act of
June 81, 1890.
There have been transferred to this
agencyEduring the year, invalids, general
law, 100; under act of June ~, $780, 242
invalids; survivors Of Indian war, /.
The losses for the year by death are 684.
Only three of all the thousands have
been dropped from the lists by failure to
present their claims. The loss by marriage
by widows is is. Losses by minors, legal
limitation is 81. For various causes IA
have been dropped. The entire loss by
transfer is 105.
The annual value of all the original
cases allowed during the year is $65, 900.
The annual value of increases, reissue
and additional to the rolls for the year is
$40, 382; of restoration and renewals is
$l0,6SS. The annual value of all cases
dropped from the rolls is $l47,3s1. The
total number of pensioners on the roll,
Junei30, 1897, is 10000, at an annual
value of s., 4sl,l47
The lowest rate at which invalid
pensioners are rated, as will be seen from
the above, is Sc a month. Previous to act
March 2, 1895, pensioners were rated as
low as 81 per month
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-16
His Girl Didn't Love Him.

Boston, July 15.-Harry Weinpzdeig a
Russian who came to Boston from New
York Sunday afternoon, was found dead
in his boarding house at the West End to-
day.
Weinpzdeig had blown out his brains
with 3S.calibre revolver.
Unrequitted love is said to have
prompted the act He was a travelling dry
goods vender, "a years of age, and left a
letter intimating that he loved a girl in
Russia, who not love him because of his
inability to provide her with all the
delicacies of fife, and asking that $I0l
which he left be sent to her.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-16
Cruise Races of N. Y. Yacht Climb.

New York, July 15-Ihe fourth general
meeting of the New York Yacht club was
held today. Commodore Morgan offered
four cups to be raced for during the
cruise by vessels that do not haul out to
clean. A cup worth $1,000 is offered for
the winning schooner in class A, B and
z, cup worth $1,000 for winners in class
u, and r; a cup worth $1,000 for those in
class g, and $1,000 cup for winning
sloops in class H, j, K, L, and NJ The
course for these races is to be from Vine.
yard Haven to the vicinity of Owls Head,
Maine, to be sailed in cruising trim with
the regular time allowances of the club
and under its rules.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-16
OBITUARY.


Mrs. Hawley, whose death was an
nounced yesterday, was the widow of
James Hawley, and leaves three chill
dren, Maria, Annie and Benjamin. Mrs.
Hawley was most estimable woman and
her demise will be learned with keen sor-
row by large circle of friends. She was
an active member of number of socie-
ties, including the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union and the Ladies Re-
lief Corps of Bosworth post.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-16
THE LOYAL LEGION.
Grand COMMANDMENTS Chief Admiral Cher
ardi Will Meet Companions at Congress
Square Hotel.

Admiral Gherardi is spending few
days in the city with some friends. lie
is commander-in-c chief of the Grand Com
mandery of the Loyal Legion, and in Or
der that all companions of the Order may
have an opportunity to meet him, there
will be an informal reception to him at
Congress Square Hotel parlors this after
noon at 4 O'Clock. All Companions are
invited and earnestly requested to be
present without further notice.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-16
Highland Castle, K. G. Il.

At meeting of Highland Castle, No
2, K. G. E., Wednesday evening, the
following officers were elected:
N. en-. E. Downing.
V. CT. H. Derrick.
H. PHI. E. Stultz.
V. H.-W. G. Nicholson.
S. HI. o. Brion.
Trusted. S. Strout.
G. of ga. B. Brown.
K. of E.-W. B. Elwen.
M. of R.-M. M. Jencks.
These officers will be installed Wednes
day, July 2S.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-16
Steamer Movements.

Liverpool, July 15.-Arrived, steamer
Seryia, New York.
London, July 15.-Arrived, steamer
Manitoba, New York.
Plymouth, July 15.-Arrived, steamer
Havel New York for Bremen.
Cherboulg, July 15.-Arrived, steamer
Columbia, New York, via Plymouth for
Hamburg.
stettin, July 12.-sailed, steamer
Georgia, New York.
Mary Port, July 1a.-sailed, steamer
Forest Holme, Quebec.
Greenock, July 14.-Sailed, steamer
Lammermoore, Quebec.
Liverpool, July 14.-Sailed, steamers
Maylands, Quebec; 18th, Lake Huron,
Montreal; Slyvania, Boston.
London, July Is Sailed, steamer
Ormidale, Montreal
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-16
Excursion of tho Sunday School of the
Congress St. M. Il. Church.

Excursion of tho Sunday School of the
Congress st. M. Il. Church.
The Sunday school of the Congress
street Methodist Episcopal church had
a most delightful excursion to Cousins
island yesterday At least $50 took the
steamer Madeleine of the Freepor and
Falmouth line at $50 a. m. The trip
down the bay was charming. Capt.
Lorenzo Hamilton met the excursionists
at Doley's landing with team, and took
the baskets and bundles, and not few
of the people to the grove near his house.
The kindness of the captain and his esti-
mable wife added greatly to the comfort
and pleasure of the day.
Swings and hammocks, foot ball and
croquet sets furnished entertainment, and
a most excellent series of field sports,
planned by the efficient committee, were
greatly enjoyed.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-16

What seems but case of simple diar-
rhoea frequently develops into the most
dangerous Of bowel troubles, il neglect
eel. DR.. Fowler's Ext. of Wild Straw
berry is neverfailing specific in all
such cases.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-16
To Contractors and Builders.

HlHE Managers Of the Maine Industrial School
for Girls. solicit proposals for the erection
and completion of a new school building nj
Hallowell according to plans and specifications
now open FOR inspection at the offica of the In
stitution at IIallowen
Ihe exterior of said building to be of brick
with granite trimmings. Interior of suitable
wood finish.
the oath inst
Proposals will also be received for building.
lst--rhe foundation.
2d-Tha superstructure.
The ri.ht to reject any and all proposals is
reserved. c. C. HUNT.
jlyl6dlw r For the Building Committee.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-16

Just, now the tide seems to be setting
towards Congressman Benton Mcmillan
to succeed Senator Harris in Tennessee
and while no one can positively say he
that if an appointment is made imme-
diately, Mcmillan will be selected.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-16
MUSIC AND DRAMA.


Three men were standing in front of
McCullum' Peaks Island theatre the
other night. They had been in to see
the first act of 'Jovita" and were enthu-
siastically discussing the merits of this
great production. One of them said,
"Say, that niger is great, now I'll bet
five dollars that the man playing that
part was raised down South or he could
never play coon like that. He's just
exactly like one of those old Southern
niggers. I've seen lots of them" He
was speaking of Arthur Livingston IN
the characteraof South Cardinals jim,
and he is not alone in the opinion that
Mr.. Livingston gives great performance
of this as well as of every other part for
which he is cast. He is sterling, versa
tile actor and he has made many warm
friends in Portland by his artistic work.
''Jovita'' is browning success and Mr..
McCullum is justly proud of his company
and his production.
Germans Olympia.
Yesterday was delightful Riverton
weather and the cars were busy yesterday
afternoon and evening in the transporta-
ton of the crowds that visited the park
and attended the entertainment at the
rustic theatre. The company Is one of
the most talented on the stage. The
acrobats and pantomimists are out of the
usual order and their performance is SUI
perior to anything seen here for long
time.
Much praise is due the Freeze brothers
for their excellent performance and the
fun makers keep their audience in a
perfect roar all the time. The park itself
! in excellent condition after the recent
rains and doubtless large crowds will
make visit to the park during the next
few weeks.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-16
Today and Tomorrow.

Today and tomorrow we shall close out sew
era lots of regular SI-OO Fancy CoIored Shirts
at 65c each There is quite variety of kinds
and patterns in the lots. Some have stiff bosoms
collars and cuffs to match and others have soft
fronts with white neck-bands.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-07
Blankets and COmfOrterS.

Winter not yet. but round the cor
ner. Prepare for It, Get your supply
OF blankets now. and get them here,
for you'll save money II you do.
Fancy getting a white woolly Blan-
ket. ia size and extra heavy weight.
for only g.35 a pair. This is a Blan-
ket that is considered cheap an s2,C0
An ATWOOD Gray Blanket for SEQ,
made OF the finest pure Oregon wool.
Weighing 81 pounds, and worth 800.
An Extra Fine Wool California
White Blanket. and the size is 12-f
worth anywhere from $50 10 $780,
selling here for $3.50 a pair
other Blankets. in fair and cheaper
grades, from soc up to Sl0-o0 a pair.
COMFORTERS.
Comforters made OF good quality
print. neat designs. every one a fun
size. only 5oc sc. 800. SIS and Sl-Ss
each
Fine Sikoline and French MORE
sateen Comforts. only k200. s2.75 and
$500.
Pure Down Comforters. from s2-s5
upwards.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-07

Like everything else at this store. it's
the best obtainable, for less than any
where else.
Half Bleached Real German Table
Linen. 80 inches wide, only 35c a yard.
All-Llnen Bleached Scotch Damask.
6s inches wide. worth 75c, only 59c a
yard.
Austrian Double Satin Damask, q
grade that sells az SIS. Challenge
price SOC a yard
Special offerings in AlI-Linen Nap
kins at 65c. 75c. $l0o $3.50 dozen.
OIL Boiled Turkey Red Table Linen,
a good grade. only &c a yard
32-inch Heavy F'leeced Unbleached
Canton Flannel. worth l5c. only 10c a
yard.
35-inch Bleached Shaker Flannel. only
I2l2c a yard.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-07
New Plaid Ribbons.

Roman Stripe SIX sash Ribbons, Z
inches wide only 75c a yard.
New Chsngeable Plaid Taneta six
Ribbons. Only Sac a yard
\ large stock of rev Millinery RIB
hons III Roman stripe, width No 90.
only Sc a yard
New Scotch and French Ottoman
Piaids n changes be eHec-s. new Satin
Ribbons. new Plain Tafetas. M0iree.
etc, al lowest prices
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-07
Underwear and Hosiery.

Tempting inducements in Underwear
for the six days challenge sale.
Bought at auction-Ladies' Fine
Wool Jersey Ribbed Vests and Pants,
manufacturers seconds. classed as
damaged. so slight that none but an
expert can detect the slightest imper-
lection: in some . dropped stitch. IN
others a thick thread over s. per cent
wool, considered good value az 500;
while they last. only SEC a garment
Ladies Fine Ribbed Wool Vests. silk
bound and silk finished. a garment
worth $50. Only 800
Ladies' Jersey Ribbed Union Suits
On black unshrinkable. glove-dtung,
only $50 a suit.
Ladies Black Cashmere Hose. dou-
bic heel and toe. fast black. special.
only &c a pair.
Ladies Fun Fashioned Imported
Black Cashmere Hose, high spliced
heel ard double sole. a regular SOC
hose. only Sc pair.
Fine Grades IN Imported Black Cash
mere Hose. high spliced heel and dou-
be sole warranted fast black, worth
75c. only soc a pair.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-07
New Blouse and Shirt
Waists.

In Plaids. Corduroy. Brcadcloth. Mixed
Suitings, etc; some trimmed with
shirring. tucking, knife pleating. braid
Ing. etc
Ladies' Wool Shirt Waists. only
s. -.
Ladies' Atwood Cashmere Waists.
with fancy silk plating on sleeves, only
si75
Fancy Plaid Waists. in the new shirt
waist style. only 1915.
Ladies Corduroy Waists. latest style
cut. only ssa5.