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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-25
HARBoR DRIFT.
Items of Interest Picked Up Alongshore
Yesterday.


Yesterday was one of those remarkably
disagreeable days on the water front that
one encounters every little while. The
wharves were conglomeration of mud
and water, that made rubber boots good
thing to have on, and that caused great
deal of unfavorable comment when the
travellers was shod in ordinarily thick
shoes and light rubber slips.
Out iufthe harbor the water was 1eaden
in color, it was quite thick some distance
out, fog and rain combining to obscure
the sight and the rain, after the noon
hour, beat down pitilessly.
There was little of interest to report.
The English tramp steamer Dunbeth,
from Cardiff, Wales, August sth, arrived
after good passage OF sixteen days. The
Dunbeth is about 220O tons burden and
viii load spool wood for Scotland, taking
a part of her cargo at Berlin Mills
wharf, and the remainder at the Grand
Trunk, ssssg g4l aa
The great, powerful dredge No. L,
owned by George Valentine, the contrac-
tor, (who has the contract to dredge the
front harbor) that came in from Phila-
delphia, begun work at 8 p. m. from
abreast the new elevator. This dredge's
great pumps, pumps the mud into the
four large scows lying alongside, and as
they are filled they move the stuff over
to the Cape side, and others take their
places.
The tide of summer travel has turned
westward The Boston and New York
boats are crowded.
The oil that was brought into this port
Sunday, and left at the government sta
ton on Great Diamond Island, came from
the stranded Armenia.
The big four-master George E. Wolcott
arrived yesterday.
The 7th Maine had disagreeable day
for their reunion at Long Island yester-
day. Today the regiment will hold its
business meeting.
The John Englis arrived at /. 45 yester-
day afternoon.
A large number of coasters came in for
harbor yesterday and dropped anchor
in the lower harbor.
L uS Jug ". IA. UdIICh litto UCCA IcsiooO
and put into commission, apparently none
the worse for her visit to the bottom of
the dock.
Randall & McAllister coaled the yacht
Susquehanna and porgy steamer George
Curtis yesterday. They are also loading
two 200 ton lighters for the porgy factories
in Linnekens bay and finishing 100 tons
for the government service at Libby's
Island. I8iSl {A AZ
The. Agricola loaded corn from the new
elevator yesterday morning. =
Mr.. Hartley Bakers former steam
yacht, the Neckan, is in the harbor. This
yacht was sold to the Herreshoffs and
Mr.. Nat. Herreshoff and family are on
board the Neckan making pleasure
cruise along the New England coast.
The yacht coaled at Randall & McAllis-
| ter's.
The Frank Jones took large load of
passengers to Bar Harbor last night, who
will take part in the festivities of the
North Atlantic feet.
There was stiff blow in the harbor-a
young gale in fact-about $50 p. m. yes
terday, and schooner came up the harbor
on the northwest side of Diamond island,
scuddinQ under hare DOles
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-25
OWEN, MOORE & co.
SECRETARY LONG ATE cUsTARD PIE
And Was Elected An Honorary Member
of a Famous Organization.
ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.J

Norway, August 24.-The Hartford
Custard Pie association held picnic at
Aliens grove yesterday. Secretary John
D. Long Of bingham, Mass, was present
with his family and was elected an
honorary member Of that famous society.
They usually hold their annual meetings
on Fast day, this is the first meeting of
the association in midsummer. Each
member brought custard pie baked in a
large milk pan and this unrivalled rural
delicacy was the chief dish of the banquet.
Co. f, 9th Maine regiment and Co. G,
Sth Maine, held their annual reunion at
West Summer Monday. They met at the
residence of Frank J. Brown. Many Of
the veterans were accompanied by their
families. So many mem bers have been
called to the upper camping ground that
the reunion did not have large attend
ance.
Hon. John D Long of bingham, Mass,
who is one of President McKinley's
cabinet, is staying with his family at
this summer cottage on North Hill in
Buckfeld, his native town. Almost every
pleasant day the family may be seen
walking or driving about the vicinity or
on the way to visit neighboring towns or
points of interest.
The new Catholic church between Nor.
way and South Paris was dedicated Sun
day About four hundred from Portland,
Lewiston and Auburn attended. In the
absence of Ri. Rev. Bishop Nealy, who
is i'll Europe, high mass was rendered by
Very Rev. FIR. A. r. Grolleau, professor
in Sherbrooke university. FIR. Grolleau
Of Lewiston made an address in French
and FIR. NJ. O'Brion of Bangor de-
livered one in English. The church was
christened ST. Cathaline's. The parish
numbers about one hundred and fifty and
is under the charge of FIR. SumIna.
Among notable church dignitaries who
were present were FIR. S. N. Butler of st.
Joseph's in Lewiston, FIR. Il. F. Lee,
assistant pastor of St. Dominics in Port
land, FIR. V. p Charland and FIR. j. D.
Brossou of Levi ston.
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MASTER Masons Now Eligible.

Rochester, N. Y, August 24.-The
opening session of the annual conclave of
the Knights of Rome and the Red Cross
of Constantine i'll the United States, the
most exclusive and highest in rank of
any Masonic body, was held today in the
Masonic Temple. The conclaye was one
of the most important which has ever
session this morning it was decided to
make Master Masons eligible to member
ship in the order. Up to this time only
royal arch Masons have been eligible in
this country. This change has been the
subject of much discussion, the consent
and approval of the Knights of the Red
Cross both IN England and Europe had
already been obtained for this important
change.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-25
SUPREME. JUDICIAL COURT.
The following rescripts have been re.
C eiyed from the Law court:
ANDROSCOGGINC 0JTNTv

-A~S ~N-NS"tAAS AOooiA 11dfO pCOh iO'
C eiyed from the Law court:
ANDROSCOGGIN COUNTY.
Charles N. Warren, petitioner for
habeas corpus. No opinion.
Rescript by Peters, 1.-THE court is of
opinion that when the jail is used In
lieu of or as house Of correction, it must
be under such an administration of jail
formalities as is provided by law for jails;
and that the petition in this case cannot
be sustained. Exceptions overruIed.
Ruling and Judgment below affirmed.
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
Daniel 6. Lane, ct ais, VS.. Charles W.
Clement, trustee.
Rescript by Savage Ut is the opinion
of the court that the plaintiffs in this
action have declared against the defend.
ant, Clement, personally. and not against
him in such manner as to hold him as
trustee, and that the goods, effects and
credits of said Clement, as trustee, cannot
be held by foreign attachment in this
case. The writ and declaration disclose
@ good cause of action, and judgment
should be rendered against the defendant
personally. Exceptions overruled.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-25
stsge Driver Injured at waterv,,le.

Waterville, August 24.-At 4. 30 this af-
ternoon Arthur Gates, driver of the stage
between Wateryille and China, was
thrown from his wagon and received
quite serious Injuries. Mr.. Gates was at
the depot waiting for passengers when his
horses suddenly bolted and dashed across
the railroad track. When the wagon
struck the track, Mr.. Gates was thrown
out, striking upon the rail. injuring his
side, and severely bruising his head. but
no bones We're broken.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-25

oiatingly funny that the audience is kept
in one constant roar of laughter from the
rise to the fall Of the curtain. The come.
dy points follow each other in such Quick
succession that great many of them are
lost entirely because they are not heard
on account of the laughter. "Incog" is
the laughing success of the season and
should and doubtless will fill the Peaks
Island theater at every performance this
week.
Brigham's Concert Orchestra.
The weather of yesterday was unfayor-
able for the entertainment given by the
Brigham Concert Orchestra, but if pleas
ant today the orchestra will doubtless re.
oeive what they deserve, a large audience.
The orchestra is heard to good ADVANTAGE
in their rendition of the up to date selec.
lions OF popular music and the pro-
gramme is enhanced by the addition of
Madame Barutio, the prima donna. a very
pleasing soloist, possessing a voice re-
markable for its high range and sweet
ness of tone. La Petite Blanche the
dainty soubrette, is very pleasing in her
character sketches and original dances.
The entire programme is we'll worth hear.
ing and the attendance at the future
entertainments of the week, Judging from
the opens day are sure to be large.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-25
UNTIL FRS T FAIR DAY.
ossipee Valley Fair Postponed On Account
of Rain.
ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.1

ESPECIAL TO THE PRESB.I
Cornish, August 24.-On account of the
rain today the Ossipee Valley Fair was
postponed to the first fair day Although 1t
commenced to rain early IN the morning
and continued throughout the day. yet
there arrived on the grounds some over
three hundred cattle, sheep and swine,
among them being many prize takers
from Rigby last week. There are large
number of horses The rain of today will
put the track in fine condition, and with
good weather, some of the best of trotting
will be seen.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-25
mrs. patten Granted a pivorce.

Bath, August 24.-Another chapter of
the Roberts Patten scandal Of last winter
in the shipping city was enacted Tuesday,
when, by order of the court, Clerk of
Courts Hayes issued q certificate of
divorce to Mrs. Clara Patten, wife of
Hon. John O. Patten. 1t is very rare
that certificates of divorce are issued be-
fore the last day of the term. =
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-25
THE NEW THEATRE.
Revival Of Plan to Bring Cars to the
Door.

Informal Conference Yesterday Afternoon
Probably Special City Meeting This
Afternoon.
An informal meeting of the Mayor and
Aldermen, with the officials OF the new
theatre and those of the Portland rail-
road, was held in the smoking room OF
the theatre yesterday afternoon at p m.
Among those present were Mayor Kan
dali, Aldermen Mcdonald, llsley, Rounds
and Leighton, Manager Newman, W. h.
Wood, William G. Davis, E.. B. Winslow,
Commissioner Fernald and others.
The proposition before the meeting was
the extension of track of the Portland
railroad from Congress street through
Oak and up Free to the main tracks in
Congress square. A year ago this project
was advanced, and steps were taken be-
fore the city government. But the plan
was dropped, the managers of the Port
land railroadFgiving up the idea. !
But now that the theatre is nearing
completion, the directors have thought
it very desirable to have facilities for
bringing people right to the door,a also
taking them away after the performance
Mr.. E. B. Winslow, on behalf OF the
theatre directors, explained the desirablil-
ty of this. While it was true that the
Congress street cars were very near, YET
it was desirable that cars should be at
the very Edoor. The part of Free street,
below Oak, would still be left for CARL
ages, and there sswould be ample room Tor
both kinds of conveyances.
1t was suggested that the line might go
through Oak street to Spring street ana
then up Spring to a junction with the
main line, thus keeping the cars OH Free
street, but it was developed that Oak
street, between Free and High streets,
was not wide enough for cars.
Manager Newman presented a sketch
OR draft of the proposed track, showing
how it would leave the main track on
Congress street, pass through Oak I'd Free
streets, up Free, and by swinging quite
near the sidewalk at the point of the
heater piece, join the main line ON Con-
gress street. The track would be single
ANU 2O al bllC lllud1C Vi tllO StiCSV'
The plan would be to run the cars in
groups of threes, one to go up Congress
street, another down Congress street, and
the third up Spring street.
No one appeared in opposition to the
plan, and the general opinion seemed to
be that there would be no opposition.
The matter will have to be brought be-
fore the city government anew, and il
was informally arranged that the matter
should be brought up at a special meet
ing this afternoon at clock.
The party incidentally took look over
the new theatre. The chairs are nearly
all in place, and it was possible to see by
inspection that the stage will be fully and
easily in view from every point of the
house.
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.
A meeting of the stockholders of the
theatre will be held Monday evening to
consider the method of disposing of the
tickets for the opening performance. AS
this will be the first opportunity to see
what the house is really to be like, the
demand for tickets will be very large, and
the question of preferences must be set
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-25
Eastman Bros. & Bancroft.
MARRIAGES.

In Kingfield.. August 81, Irving W. Pottle and
Miss ! M i a. Wilkins, both Of Kngheld.
Miss Elizabeth G. Hubbard. both of RIinford.
In Paris, August 10, Sidney A. Thayer and
Dora S. Colby.
In Norway, August Is, Rev. William E. Lom-
bard and Susan L. Miett; Robert N. Miett
and Katherine w. Hobb.
In Union, August IA. VIM. v. Nash and Miss
Grace A. Andrews.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-25
OBITUARY..
John Reynolds.

Mr.. John Reynolds. an old and faithful
employe of the Boston and Maine railroad
died on Monday, the 23d inst, after an
illness of three years, during which he
suffered greatly. He passed away quietly,
deeply regretted by both family and
friends.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-25
Gov. Powers at Damariscotta.
ESPECIAL TO THE rnEss.l

Damariscotta, August 24.-Governor
Powers arrived in town today quite unex-
pectedly and is the guest of Col. John M.
Glidden of his staff. Tonight the Colonel
invited his friends to his home on Glidden
street and rendered the Governor recep-
ton. The Governor goes to the mass
meeting tomorrow where he is to speak
with Hon. W. P. Frye.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-25

For three years I suffered from Salt
Rheum. 1t covered my hands to such
an extent that | could not wash them.
Two bottles of Burdock Blood Bitters
cured me-" Libbie Young, Popes Mills,
st. Lawrence County, N. Y.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-25

Tourists should take home with them copv
of Morris's "Maine and it's Scenic Gems" A
handsome book of fine half tone engravings, in.
Guiding thirty views Of Portland and environments
and many glimpses of the most picturesque part of
Maine. We have reduced the price today to 75c a
copy
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-25

There's daily opportunity here now to save
money on Shirtwasts. We invite you to speculate
bit.
Dollar waists for soc. Dollar and half waists
for 75c and so on--.neary complete line Of ssizes
al good assortment of styles and colors
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-25
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
PORTLAND, Aug. 25th.

mug
Y " OUSEKEEPERS can spend an entertain.
L J. ing half hour at our Linens counter in
looking at the line of CSC Towels alone.
More than thirtyhree kinds in our assortment at
this popular price.
Today selling wonderfully good one
of fine German buck 23x5o inches, hemmed ends,
(not fringeO with red blue border. Also
fairly good damask one the same size, with deep
knotted fringe and stripe of openwork inside the
colored border. They are aOoaasys toue1 excellence
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-25
f! s. d d.,
: |R!E1

Our store has been closed
six Saturday afternoons this
summer.
Beginning next Saturday
Aug. 20, the store will be
open all day until six O'Clock
the Mems Furnishing De-
partment open Saturday
Evenings.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-25
FALL
WRAPPERS.
We have just opened up large
new line Of handsome
Print and percaIe Wrappers

and invite you all to come and see
them.
They are all made up in the latest
style and in the best manner possible.
Only the best material used. They
are we'll made-colors are good and
there are many styles and prices.
The most popular wrappers are
those that sell for 75c, $1.OO, 1.25,
1.5O.
This wrapper stock is constantly
changing and your are always sure Of
finding something different from what
you have had before.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-25
MuSlC AND DRAMA.


Mr.. Tukesbury, the manager of Port
land theatre, will have fine line of at
fractions at the old and favorite place of
amusement, the coming season. Mr..
Tukesbury is not yet prepared to give the
public desired information at present,
but if the scheme he has in view, is sue
cessful it is certain that Portland theatre
will be popular place of amusement the
fall and winter of 1S97-9S. Mr.. Tukes-
bury has been fayorite manager in Port
land. He has tried hard to give the
public good entertainments in the time
since he has had control of the establish
ment, and has good staunch friends in
managers of attractions, the theatregoing
public and the press.
The Bros. Byrne will open the season
with eight Bells on Friday and Satur-
day of this week. The Byrnes are expert
acrobats and although a capable COM
pany fills in the minor parts the balance
of the fun making falls upon the quar-
tette, who are host in themselves. There
are a number of conical situations
throughout the piece, notably the trick
coach and the steamship interior which
rolls most naturally during the entire
act. In the last act, the John Byrne
troupe of acrobats appear as statuary,
and perform some excellent acts in
tumbling, as well as posing in pictur
esque groups. The piece winds up with
clever acrobatic quadrille.
McCuIlum's Theatre.
'tIncog," the three-act farce comedy
at McCullum S Peaks Theater this week,
is laughing wonder. OF all the splendid
list of comedies presented by Mr.. McCul-
lun this summer, "Incog" is the most
laughable and therefore the most enjoy
able to large majority of the patrons of
the theater. The situations are SO excru-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-25
Maine Pensions.

Washington August 24.-The following
pensions have been granted to Maine
people:
ORIGINAL.
- Nathaniel LeBaron, South Paris; VIM.
WEIGH, National Military Home.
II S INDIAN WAR WIDOW.
Mary E. Washburn, Augusta. e.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-08-25
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

A meeting of the stockholders of the
theatre will be held Monday evening to
consider the method of disposing of the
tickets for the opening performance. AS
this will be the first opportunity to see
what the house is really to be like, the
demand for tickets will be very large, land
the question of preferences must be set
fled
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-08-04
ChainpiOned by u Dog.

Several years ago in Wisconsin, before
the Indian had retired from the neigh
borhood of the white man, a mother
and her little girl were alone in their
cottage ON the edge of a great forest.
Everything seemed peaceful, and there
was no Thought of danger. The mother
sat inside the door sewing. while the
child was in the bright sunshine play
ing. Their large black dog Cuff was the
only other member Of the family. Sud-
denly half dozen Indians fresh from -
recent raid ON whisky stood in the door
way and demanded more whisky. The
lady had no whisky, but offered them
food and drink. The Indians, however,
were drunk, and before the mother
could interfere the roughest seized the
little girl and was making of with her
when the dog, which had wandered
away q short. distance, came bounding
back. In an instant he had the savage
by the throat and threw him to the
ground. The others, having no firearms,
beat hasty retreat. The dog kept a
tight grip on the Indian until they had
all gone, then released him, and he also
departed.-Our Dumb Animals.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-08-04
Fireprcof Rope.

Canadian and Italian asbestus will
find serious competitor in the blue as
bestus recently discovered in the Cape
Colony, since the South African product
is less than half as heavy and furnishes
fibers considerably finer and longer than
any other. The South African fiber has
been worked into webs, which are but
little inferior to those made of vegetable
fiber and are absolutely fireproof. Twine,
cord and rope made of this blue asbestus
will not only resist fire, but also most
Of the known chemicals, corrosive vapors
and atmospheric influences These quail
tiles will open new field for the em-
ployment Of asbestus fabrics in chemical
laboratories and for the calking of
chemical apparatus.
In order to test the resistance of the
new material blue asbcstus rope Of
about three-fourths of an inch in diam
eter was weighted at one end with 220
pounds and exposed to a constant flame
from large gas jet, so that the rope for
a considerable length was surrounded
by fire. The cord only broke after 22
hours. Still it was trifle lighter than
a rope of the same diameter made Of
Russian hemp. Compared with new
hemp rope, the asbestus rope has two.
thirds of its strength, but as the ropes
get older the proportion is altered in
favor of asbestus ropes, since they suffer
but very little from the influences Of
the atmosphere.
Another novel application of this ma
terial is the working of blue asbestus
fiber into mattresses for hospitals. They
are coolef in summer and warmer in
winter than those made either Of ami
NAL hair or vegetable fiber, and 10 ver-
min can live in this mattress. Expert
ments are now being made of working
this fiber into cloth for fremen's ap-
parel. OF course the long fiber of blue
asbestus can also be employed for all
the uses to which white ssbestus has
been put heretofore. While a trife more
expensive. its superior qualities made il
we'll worth the difference. .--Philadel-
phia Record.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-08-04

Jack" said pretty girl to her
brother the other day, ~ want you to
do something for me. there's dear fel-
low"
"Well, what is it?" growled Jack,
who il the brother of the period.
"Why, You know that wig and mus.
tache you used in the theatricals?"
"Well:"
Wont you put them on and go to
the concert tonight? Reginald and I
will be there, and want you to stare
at me the whole evening through the
glasses.
"You want me to do that?'
"Yes, and as we come out you stand
at the door and try to slip me note.
Take care that Reggie sees you too.''
"Well, I declared"
because, you see, Jack, Reggie likes
me, / know, but then he is awfully slow
and he is we'll off and lots of other girls
are after him. He's got to be hurried
up, as it were. scottish American.