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The Portland daily press., 1897-01-26
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
Bennett and Moulton.

The Bennett & Moulton Company yes
terday at the matinee repeated the sue
cess of last week, "The Chimney Cor.
ner'' to a very well pleased audience of
ladies and children. In the evening
the "Emb assy Ball'' was the attraction,
and it was produced in excellent style.
The company is to be heartily congratu-
lated on their capital presentation. The
specialties proved a great feature as
usual Today at the matinee, "Moll
Pitcher" that gave such pleasure last
week, will be repeated, and this evening
"All the Comforts of home' will be
produced.
The Grand Parada.
The Worcester Sunday Telegram says
Amidst banks Of flowers, handshaking,
universal congratulations and scenes Of
the stormiest enthusiasm the curtain
at the Worcester Theatre rolled down on
Post los sumptuous and memorable pro-
duotion Of the Parada.
Memorable it was from any point of
view from which it may be considered.
Nothing like it has ever been presented
In Worcester, for beauty Of ensemble,
for completeness of detail, such wealth
of pretty women and picturesque poses,
groupings and delightfully."- graceful
dances that ran through the production
from beginning to end.
When the curtain WAS raised on the
pretty tableau of Nations, at 8 O'clock
IL marked the glorious beginning of the
end Of the Parada. The theatre was
jamned to OVERLOOKING. Very seldom
indeed in it's annals has it seen snoh a
patches of bright, picturesque color,
glad with the happy prospects Of the
world of delights to come, and ready to
cheer and laugh. at the slightest provoca-
tion. There was not an inch OF standing
room from floor to ceiling. Ur among
the gods spectators seemed to be hanging
from the roof; below people sat on stair
ways and on the carpets, and hundreds
more were turned away with keen feel
ings of regret because they couldn't get
inside the door. As
Concert at Chestnut Street Church.
Our citizens who so thoroughly enjoyed
the coucert which was given in Chesun ut
street church last season will be glad to
learn that another concert Of a similar
character will be given in that church
on Wednesday evening February Sd. A
delightful programme is being prepared
which cannot fail to give great pleasure
to the most cultured musical taste. TIE
talent, which is to be of high order,
and the programme will be announced
in few days.
Alabama Troubadours.
The readers of the PRESS will remem
Der the Alabama Troubadours who ap
peared on several occasions at Rivertor
last summer to the delight of thousands
of hearers. They will be pleased to
know that the Troubadours will appear
at Gospel Mission Thursday evening in
their plantation, jubilee and cRmpme et-
ing songs. There should be big house.
on that evening and there doubtless will
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-26
FEBRUARY WEATHER.
What It Has Been lin the Last Twenty
Four Years.

The following data, covering period
of twenty-four years, have been COM
piled from the Weather Bureau records
at Portland, and furnished by the
courtesy of Mr.. E. P. Jones. They show
the record of the month of February for
twenty-four years:
TEMPERATURE.
Mean or normal temperature, ...............24o
The Warmest mouth was that OF 1877,
The M,'n c oil mt month was that Of 1875
with an average or. ...... .l9o
The highest temperature was 6So on 29th
The eI lowest temperature was. i5o onthe 25th
JS94..... ............. ......,.
PRECIPITATION rain and melted snow.
Average for the month, dnches) ....... 1856
Average number of days with .0l OF an
The greatest monthly precipitation was in :
1884, dnches) ,........... .92
The least monthly precipitation was in
( 1872 QncheS) ..............- .,......-....O.oo
The greatest amount of precipitation re-
corded in any "a consecutive hours was
on the 10th, 1885, dnches): ..:...-.....;2.9 so
In any "a consecutive hours record ex-
tending to winter OF 18S4-5 only was
1850 inches on the 22d, 1898.
CLOUDS AND WEATHER.
Average number of clear days, ....... 6
Average number of partly cloudy days, -. IL
Average number of cloudy days, ..........
WIND.
The prevailing winds have been from the
Northwest.
The highest velocity of the wind was 40
miles from the northeast on the 18th,
1892.
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-26
WEAK, TIRED, DISCOURAGED.
Benefited by the First Bottle OF
DR.. Greene's Nervura.

Miss Anna King, 1856 Diamond St., Phila'
delphia, Pa, says: --"My nerves had become
so weak as to render me incapable of fulfilling
my duties. / had no confidence in myself.
/ would at times grow so weak that it seemed
as If should never be able to move again. l
could not remember anything. Dreadful
shooting pains occurred frequently all through
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-26

In regard to the secretary's compensa'
ton it was decided that $25 be paid be-
fore the league begins, $40 on the 1st OF
June, $40 the LIST of July and the balance
August LIST.
Some arguments was had relative to
the advisability of having both the presi-
dent and secretary from Portland, but 1T
was held that it was the better way. The
real vital essence of the league Is in the
committee of reference or arbitration ana
In the circuit and schedule committees.
Mr.. Clarity is to appoint umpires and
arrange for them.
1t may be advisable for the league to
organize under the laws of Maine, and
this may be doue at some subsequent
time.
Pitcher Dilworth was present from
Belfast and said that they were alive
down there.
At the afternoon session salary list OF
5000 per month was adopted. This in
oludes the salary of manager. For any
club that violates this rule there will be
a penalty of $50. A circuit committee
and committee on constitution were
chosen. Umpires Will be paid IS game.
The league will apply for protection IN
class D. Adjournment was taken. sub
jeot to the call of the president.
The name Of the Portland manager is
MoQuirk, and he was given full authority
to sign team. He has submitted list
of players with salaries and they have
been approved.
Belfast will at in very nicely SIS the
sixth member of the league. A strong
team was maintained here a number of
years ago, and the enth usiasm Is at
boiling point. The city, like Rockland,
will be easily and cheaply reached by
boat when the new steamship line goes
Oh. al
The League is particularly fortunate in
its officers. President Woodbury. more
than any other onv man is responsible
for the new organization. He is a
successful business man and will make
this league just as much of a success as he
has everything else With which he has
been connected.
Secretary Clarity is well known as one
of the most successful minor league
managers il this country. ami more than
that has the entire confidence of everyone
who knows him. He is thoroughly in,
formed in baseball topics and will make.
an ideal secretary. & s8E
The vice president, Lawrence T. Smyth
of Bangor, is city editor Of the Bangor
News, an enthusiastic baseball man and
a graceful writer.
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-26

my eyes and head; often severe headaches
would follow which would PROSTATE me for
hours. was in despair until took Or.
Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy.
BY the time had taken the first bottle found
that I had been greatly benefited. continued
its use and have now regained my original
health again." ~.
II constipated, use DR.. Greene's Cathartic
Pills with the Nervura.
DR.. Greene, "a Temple Place, Boston,
Mass, the most successful physici in curing
nervous and chronic diseases, can DO con-
suited free, personally or by letter.
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-26
Alabama Troubadours.
Divorce Court.

Parties desiring to be heard In divorce
matters should make that fact known at
the coming in Of the Supreme Court at
10 a. m. today.
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-26
WEAK, 1 s75t
WHAT 1T MEANS.

Do you suffer from it3 Do you know
its cause? It generally means a great
deal, and should not be neglected. Plas-
tiers and medicines hardly ever cure it,
but electricity, properly applied, Is a
positive remedy, as our thousands OF
cures in this city testify. / have Just
issued neat little book which every
sufferer from Lame Back should read.
1t explains the many causes and effects
of this annoying weakness, and ra-
tional, positive cure by my wonderful
Electric Belt For
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-26

The fight between Peddar Palmer and
Ernest Stanton, took place last nlghG De-
fore the National Sporting CLUB at Lon
don and resulted in victory for Palmer
in the 10Th round.
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-26
WEAK MEN

This belt is arranged with my pat
ent Electric Suspensory, which is fully
explained in the new book, "Three
Glasses Of Men," Free by mail. Adj
dress
DR.. sANDHN. e26 BROADWAY. NY.
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-26

BRADLEY
& SMALL,
IS pREBlE ST.
ian2e TuSat2t

In Rumford Falls, Jan. 49, Beverly 9. Elliott
and Mrs. Lavlna Wilson.
In Gullford, Jan. 10, Albert @. Conner and
Miss Mary A. Herring.
In wellington, James Corson of Athens and
Miss Rose Sewall OF Wellington.
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-26

The Biddeford Record advocates that
city putting a team in the state league,
and says that men could be picked up
around town who would be able to hold
their own with the other teams. We
should like to see B1ddeford join in the
movement for a state league, but it
would be rather unfortunate for them TO
start in with any ideas of that sort.
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-26
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take laxative Bromo QuiniDe Tablets. All drug
gists refund the money II 1t fails to cure. 25c.
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-26
SUPERIOR COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE BoNNEY.

BEFORE JUDGE BoNNEY.
Monday--Ja J. Haley was senten-
ced to pay fine of 500 and costs,
$1I99, on complaint for search and
seizure.
Fine and costs paid.
Demurrers were filed in the following
cases of search and seizure.
State VS.. Geo. S. Dow.
g Thomas w. Taylor.
I" VIM. A. Tierney.
g Johh G. Duprey.
Sc Chas. Saunders.
&c Annie Murphy.
6 Otto Mariner.
6 &C James M. Brady.
SO 6 Patrick J. Sullivan.
Chas. E. Hawkins, an indict-
ment for keeping and maintaining a
liquor nuisance. The defendant runs a
drug store at No. 81 Middle street. On
October 18th last, Deputy Sherrifs Firth
and Plummer went. there and seized a
quantity of whiskey, wine and gin.
They also found in the back shop several
empty lager beer bottles smelling fresh
of beer. Deputy sheriff Mcdonald testi-
fed to buying pint of whiskey of the
defendant in December last. The de-
Tense is the usual one, that the liquors
were intended for medicinal purposes.
Verdict guilty.
Geo. Libby for state.
VIM. Looney for defendant.
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-26

Hamburgs. We've brought the
Hamburgs and all
the Swiss Embroideries nearer to
you, nearer in location, and nearer
in price. First floor, right in the
middle of the aisle, close by the
Illuminated Silk room. We've cut
the prices back to the wood, the
way they prune grape vines.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-16
STRUCK BY A LOCOMOTIVE.
Their Carriage was Demolished but Car
HenISeI aud John TOomey Escape,

Their Carriage was Demolished but Carl
HenkeI aud John Toomey Escaped
zUnIDjured.
Carl Henkel, local manager of the New
England Telephone company, and John
Toomey, another employe, miraculousy
escaped being killed at the Mount Hermon
railroad crossing about 3 o'clock yesterday
afternoon. Their team was run down by
the White Mountain train in charge of
Conductor Caldwell. Mr.. Henkel was on
ly slightly bruised on his right leg and his
back. The carriage was completely wreck
ed but the horse escaped with slight
bruises.
The road which approaches the crossing
runs for some distance parallel, or nearly
parallel, with the railroad, with hill be-
tween them, and then turns abruptly to-
ward the track, all the while going down
grade. Mr.. Henkel and Mr.. Toomey left
Brattleboro with Mr.. Henkels team early
in the afternoon, going to South Vernon
to repair the telephone line.
They found that the defect was farther
down the line, and although the limit of
their territory is South Vernon, they yield
ed to the request to go farther on until
the break was reached. AS they approach
heard and they glanced up at the wires
while their horse trotted down the grade.
When within 20 feet of the track they
saw the train approaching at full speed.
Mr.. Henkeps first impulse was to whip
his horse across the track in front of the
engine, as he knew that although she was
not ordinarily afraid of the cars she GER
tainly would take fright under the present
| circumstances. but he reflected that the
attempt would be attended with great dan
ger so he held her back and Mr. Toomey
| jumped out to take her by the bits.
He had not reached her head, however,
when she jumped forward and the carriage
was struck by the engine and horse, car
riage and driver were hurled 80 or 40 feet
! They landed on the same side of the track
Mr.. Henke strcking close to the rails. He
got up quickly and saw his horse going up
thebank with only the thills attached. She
was caught by Mr.. Toomey after running
only short distance. Hardly any part OF
/ the carriage was left whole.
The rim of one of the wheels was en-
tirely removed and the carriage top re-
manned on the engine. The only part OF
the harness which was broken was the
| check rein.
The engineer reversed his lever when he
saw what was to happen, otherwise more
serious accident might have resulted
Neither Mr.. Henkel nor Mr.. Toomey heard
the whistle which is supposed to be blown
at the crossing but the engineer is positive
that he blew it and the people at the sta
ton also say that they heard it. The de
molished carriage was brought to Brattle
boro by d. d. Streeter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-16

Clearance price now on our
silk waists, fancy fronts and
fine dress skirts.
New belts added to our
special IS cent lot today,
some much asked-for colors
among them, all worth IS
cents.
Dobbins's toilet soap IS
cents a box.
Summer reading, new lot
of paper covered novels to
pick from at s and 10 cents.
Job in baby carriage blan-
kets rs cents each, worth SO.
Cut price on parasols now.
Twelve and one-halt and Il
cent grade fine percales go
now at 10 cents.
AT 6 IA cents a yard you
will tomorrow find a counter
full OF 8 and 10 cent quality OF
fine ginghams, 10 cent per-
Gales, 8 and 10 cent outing
cloths, 10 cent quality new col
ored shirting, and some other
stuffs.
Another lot of feather
stitched linen tray-cloths at
10 cents. Job in tray-cloths,
IS and IS cents.
Excellent values in towels,
quilts, napkins, table damasks,
crashes and diapers.
Lot "club ties" silk, 7 cents
each. Other new ties, bows
and neck-wear.
Women's cotton underwear,
skirts, drawers, chemise, night
gowns, well made, at most
reasonable prices.
Come to us for ready-made
sheets and pillow cases, or the
cloth to make them; for COM
fortables, for blankets.
Clearance prices now on
wool dress fabrics, silks and
dress trimmings, such as pas
sementeries, cords, frogs, etc.
". /. HAWLEY.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-16
Dfaths.

In West Bratteboro. July IL, Lorinda Lazelle
wife of John 7. Cooper. 5s.
In Wilmington, July o, Herbert Burton Smith,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. II. G. Smith, 4.
In Guilford July :, Sanford Andrews.
In Williamsville, July u, John A. Merrfeld,
50 years months.
In Pittsfed Mass, July II William J. Dunn,
formerly of Williamsville.
In Bondvile, July II, Mrs. Rhoda Wheeler "a.
In East Putney, July IL, George II. Sears, 10.
In Guilford Centre, July II, Judson A. Alexan
der, 40.
In Keene, n. H., July 10, Henry Russell, ma.
tive of Newfane, 50.
In Wilmington, July s, infant son of Mr., anC
Mrs. j. Courtemanche.
In Aurora, Ill.,, July 4, Samuel Eddy Baird
75-formerly of Bellows Falls.
In Walpole, n. H., July 9, Leonard B. Holland
Ga
In Bellows Falls, July 70, Eliza Brown, wife o
Edward Tyrrell, 40.
In South birmingham, Mass, July |, Mrs, Liz
Zie A. Ormes, wife of Edgar Ormes, formerly o
Bratteboro.
In Wilmington, July l3. Jasper f. Boyd, 81.
In Heartwellville, July 10. George Cooley, so
of George C. Cooley of Williamsville,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-16
@arriaqfS.

In Brattleboro, June 80 by Rev. H. D. Maxwell
Walter :. Underwood OF Townshend and Miss
Ada NJ Roberts of Putuey
In Newton, Mass, July :, by Rev. Geo. W. Shinn
James A. Morse and Miss Annie Claiming.
In Chesterfield, n. II July :, by Rev Charles
n Sinnett, Albert S. Chickering OF West Chester
field and Miss Ida May Aldrich of West North
field, Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-16
Rig L.ndsllde I'm the Mountains.

News reached Montpelier yesterday of a
big landslide that occurred Wednesday
morning in the mountains near Lincoln
and Fayston. A slide half a mile wide
came down the side of the mountain, dis
lance of over half mile, sweeping off
every tree and movable rock, which were
piled into an immense heap of debris in
the valley below. Several farms were
partly covered, but no houses. 1t was on1JI
short distance from the big lapdsza6N
tAst occurred June 3, 1927 al
am her m(
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-16
HAWLEY.
Sensation
In Shirt Waists

Tomorrow morning at IS
cents apiece handsome lawn
and cambria waists, with
white detachable linen collars.
1t is the manufacturers loss,
not ours.
At IS cents apiece our en-
tire stock of SO cents, 50 cents
and 90 cents waists. We
stand this loss.
At SO cents apiece, large
new lot, OF which not one was
made to sell for less than 81,
but manufacturer stands this
loss.
At 90 cents apiece we put
into this sale every ST. and
S1.25 waist we have, and
there are a good many Of
them.
Wash Dress Goods to be
closed out now in this way:
4 cent challies, previously re-
duced to 3 cents, at 2 Ia
cents a yard; S cent challies,
all 3 IL cents; S cent lawns
sometimes sold at E Ia
cents---for 3 IL cents; 10
cent thin stuffs, 6 Ia cents /;
II I-2 cent and IS cent or
CANDIES, dimities, lace grena-
dimes, lappet mulls, at 10
cents.
Our finest Scotch dimities
and ginghams, never sold be-
low IS cents, are going now
at 10 cents.
Have a few pieces of black,
half wool, open work grena-
dimes, imported this season to
sell at SO cents a yard, to 60
into this midsummer clear
ance sale at the absurd price
of IS cents a yard.
Lot of Crash Skirts to be
opened tomorrow morning
and sold at 50 cents apiece.
Another lot 95 cents. Brown
linen, crash, white PIX skirts,
some 95 cents, more at SI.5o,
$I.95, $2.25, up to $3.75.
Few new Crash and Duck
suits tomorrow.
Crash bicycle skirts, $1.25
and SI.5o.
Tailor Made suits, which
were $40 to SIS, have only
twelve left; you can pick
from them for SIS to $40.
Fifteen black silk cape;
left; were $5.95 to SIS, now
So to 10.
Some good style coats GO
out under value now.
Few last seasons coats g
at just one-third original price
Lawn Wrappers. Two new
lots to be here tomorrow
one lot ST. each, one lot $I.2I
each. Closing prices now Oh
what are left of some previou
lots. Expect few more G
those handsome val-trimmec
, tea gowns at $2.95.
Have more of those ruffleC
umbrella floER.ce:sdi .Jg grass as; Al sll99tJ!
q pettlcOatS q THE N. X.
vi CHICAGO, ST. LOUIS,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-16
Births.

In Brattleboro. July 10, a daughter, Ruth, tc
Mr.. and Mrs George Wilder.
In Bratteboro, July II, a son to Mr.. and Mrs.
James Sheehy.
In Chesterfield, y. H. July Is, son to Mr.. and
Mrs 4. l.. Bell.
In Jacksonville. July II, daughter to Mr.. and
Mrs Francis l. Woodland.
In Bellows Falls, July 9, a son TO Mr.. and Mrs
julius Wheeler
In Wilmington. July 5, a son, Clyde Bernard, &c
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Courtemanche.
In Readsboro, June 2s, son to Mr. and Mrs
Arthur VI. Croser.
In Vernon, July l3, daughter TO Mr.. and Mrs
Theron c. Stoddari.
In Guilford, July $ a son TO Mr.. and Mrs. Alva
Canada, and grandson to Mr.. and Mrs. Munroe
Thompson.
In Chesterfield, ~ H.. June 5, a daughter Alice
Marion, to Mr.. and Mrs George Holman.
In Brooklyn, n. y July 3. daughter to Mr.
and Mrs. Almous Dalrymple.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-16

The Henley regatta for the diamond
sculls, emblematic of the worlds amateur
championship, has never been won by an
American, but three of our athletes are
now in England, and each has won his
trial heat The Americans are DIR. w. S.
Mcdowell of Chicago, who made a good
showing last year, but lost his second heat /;
Edward Ten Eyck of Worcester; and
Howell, student at Cambridge, who
rowed in the eight-oared crew against Ok
ford. Ten Eyck is looked upon as dan
gerous competitor. He is only Is years
old, but he had no difficulty in defeating
Whitehead, the American amateur cham
pion last year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-16
". /. HAWLEY.
Stfayed

EROM pasture in Townshend, three year.old
II colt; color dark bay with few white hairs in
forehead, and little white on right hind foot
weighs about so; last seen in West Dummerston.
on July II. Any information regarding same
may be sent TO Alton Holden. Townsnend. Vt. or
j. c. Gould. Turner's Falls. Mass. 300
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-16

The midsummer meeting of the Yer
mont Fish and Game league will be held
at Isle La Motto on July %.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-16
GUILFORD.

Archie Mellen, who was so badly injured
last week, has made rapid recovery, and
is now able to be out.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-05
Kite-FIying Extraordinary.

A great kite ascension was one Oh
the events Of October 8, at the Blue
Hill observatory. The ascension be-
gan at 9:15 a. M, and ended at 9:O5
p. m. The kites reached and passed
through clouds, the fact being duly
recorded by the instruments attached
for that purpose. The meteorograph
was sent up 1885 feet above the level
from which it started. 1t took three
miles of piano-wire to carry the me-
teorograph to this surprising height
and the pull on the wire varied from
twenty to ninety-five pounds. The
temperature at the start was forty-six
degrees, but fell to twenty degrees at
the height of $3.50 feet. The meteoro-
graph made its record in ink upon a
revolving cylinder run by clockwork,
Seven Eddy and two Hargrave kites
were used. These measured from six
to nine feet in diameter. For three
hours the instrument was more than
a mile above the surface of the earth
This is the most successful kite-f1yins
experiment ever made, and breaks all
records in this line.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-05
Production OF Artificial Silk.

Considerable interest attaches to the
process of M. Chardonnet for the pro-
duction of artificial silk, a process
which will soon be in actual operation
both in France and Great Britain. The
method of production has been COM
pared to that employed by the silk
worm itself, who eats the mulberry
leaves, and after the mysterious in
ternal transformation emits through its
mouth an extremely fine thread, which
it uses to spin its cocoon, and which we
use as silk. For the manufacture of
the artificial silk wood replaces the
leaves. The wood is worked into a
paste, which, after being dipped into a
bath of acid, is dried and placed in a
bath of other and alcohol, by which
treatment it is turned into a kind of
glue or collodion. From this material
the artificial silk is produced by SUBJ
jecting 1t to high pressure in strong
metallic cylinders, from which it is
forced into a series of pipes, and is al
lowed to escape through suitable ex-
tremely minute openings in the shape
of fine thread.