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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-07-03

only time to fastcn one skate. Oh. nam.
ma. do not let them torture me. / could
not save her; but did my best, did my
bcstv'
They moved aside with murmured
words Of pity as the wretched girl fell
scnselcss In her mothers arms; they car
rcd her to her room. where kindly hands
tended her and warm tears fell oer her.
There was nothing more to be done-the
once bright house was shrouded In grief
and mourning. while the unhappy parents
wept FOR the fair-haircd daughter whose
life was so abruptly cut shc...
Words are too weak to tell what passed
when evening brought Sir Leofric. lie
was frantic with grief; he would see An
Ice; 1t was useless to persuade him.-he
would see her and hear from her own lips
the story of his darling's death.
You are sure you warned her. An!ceT'
he repeated n hundred times. II told you
the ice was broken on Pretty Bay"
81 did warn her." was the never-failing
reply. II told her not to go near. She
said abe would be careful. could moi
do more. I never dreamed she would dis
regard my caution; I cannot tell why she
went there"
The false words died on the false lips
She buried her face in her hands, and
he. touched by the passionate sobs, did oil
he could to console her.
1--WE IRE left alone" she cried. "Oh
i.cofric. you must love me now. or I shall
die. too"
He did not know Of what love she spoke
but he took her trembling hands In his
and said:
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-07-03
Consolation.

"Dearic,' she asked. ''am the first
woman you ever lOvcd?'
"No," he answered. but from the
mildness Of the attack feel sure you
nre going to be the last c."--1ndlnn-
apolis Journal.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-07-03
II cannot. an sure I ought to ten
some one. I am afraid what think Is

II cannot. I an sure ought to ten
some one. am afraid what l think IL
true"
Anice flung herself back on her pillows
with gesture Of despair.
you will not listen to me-" she said.
"You are bent on my destruction, and on
your own. If you tell this foolish, this
wicked story of me, who will believe you? !
can bring heaven and earth to prove
how false your words are. can swear
as sternly as you can. The world will
have to judge between your word and
mine. say that It will take mine."
"Truth always prevails" said Lady Hill.
da slowly.
"There Is no truth In this case to pre-.
vail. 1t IL mere suspicion without proof.
I would defy you, dare you to say 1t open
ly. but that I knew some scandal must
come Of II. I cling to you, and pray YOU
to keep silence over your suspicion, not
because II is true, but because know how
cruel the world Is, and II such things are
said Of me, however false they may be,
some one will believe them. ask you
solemnly, in the name of heaven. promise
me not to mention TO- any one living what
you have said to me-"
Lady HilIa was silent for q few min.
utes.
II promise you" she said. at length,
and, turning from the beautiful woman,
she Quilted the room.
Days, weeks and months wore on. An.
ice recovered her health, Lady Pitcairn
became more cheerful, Sir Peter relapsed
into his old sleepy state and Cecile's
grave was covered with grass.
Then Sir Leofric returned. His great
grief had changed him. then had worn
itself away. People tried to console him
| they told him he must not mourn all his
life. that, although he had lost his dearest
and best, others were left. They said Il
was duty he owed to himself and his 20.
sition to marry.
He believed them. ana his heart turned
to Anice. Who so near and dear to him
as the sister Of his dear. dead love? The
| day came when the very desire OF her
heart was gratified. and Sir Leofric asked
her to be his wife.
II cannot give you, Anicc. the same fer.
vent love I gave to Cecile," he said; but
I will make you very happy"
so for the second time Sir Leofric be.
came engaged. Lady Hilda heard the
news with surprise that borderpd on hor.
ror. She went to Anice direct.
"1s 1t true" she said, shat you are
going to marry Sir Leofric"
ut IL quite true" was the brief reply.
"Then II seems 10 me that the very
heavens cry for vengeance. !, for one,
Anice Pitcairn, will never stand BY to sec
you married-it would be watching you
put the seal upon your sim"
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-07
Messengers Notice.

Office of the Sheriff Of Cumberland County,
State of Maine. Cumberland IS. August
9Th. A. D., 1897.
Il of August A. d.. 1897. Warrant IN
insolvency was issued out OF the Court of In
solvency for said County OF Cumberland,
against the estate of
HENRY E. BEAN, OF Portland,
on Petition Of said debtor, which peti-
ton was filed on the 3rd day OF
August A. D. 1897, to which date interest on
claims is to he computed.
That the payment OF any debts to or by
said Debtor, and the transfer and
delivery Of any property by him are for
That a meeting of the creditors of said
In case there are assets sufficient to
authorize the same to choose, one Or
more asslgnees of his estate, will be held
az Court of Insolvency TO be holden at
rroDate Court room in said Portland IN said
county of Cumberland on the 9Th day OF
september, A. D., 1897 at 10 O'Clock IN the
Given under my hand the date tlrst above
written C. i, BUCHANAN.
Deputy Sheriff as Messenger Of the Court OF
insolvency fol said County OF Cumberland
ug7&l4
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-07

Of course the most enjoyable time to
visit any resort is at the height of the
season when hotels are well filled and
everything is at its best. There are quite
a number of visitors now in the city
many of whom never have seen the White
Mountains or taken a ride through the
famous Crawford Notch, and even if they
have it is pleasure that can be enjoyed
many times.
The Maine Central railroad in our adj
yertising columns announces the first ex-
cursion to Fabyan's for Sunday, August
s, by special train, leaving Portland at
1910 a. M, on the arrival of the train
from Lewiston. The train will stop at
Cumberland Mills and run express from
there to Faybans, giving about one hour
and half at Faybans, Mt. Pleasant or
Crawford houses to enjoy one OF the
famous dinners, though of course lunch
baskets can be taken.
This excursion also allows parties to
come from all landings of the HarpsWeH
and Casco Bay Steamboat company s,
and as the special train arrives in Port
land on the return at As p. M, connec-
ton can be made with the regular boat
OF the Casco Bay line, and at $50 p. M,
with a special boat for Harpswell. Pas
sengers can also come in from Biddeford,
Saco, Old Orchard, Pine Point and Scar
boro Beach, and return on the train leav-
ing Portland at 6.15 p. m.
In connection with the White Mountain
excursion the Steamer Louise will make
special trip from Sebago lake station on
the arrival of the train, across Sebago
lake and up the famous Songo river,
across the Bay Of Naples to the town OF
Naples, where dinner will be taken and
returning in season to take the special for
Portland. &
Tickets for Fabyans and return have
been placed at the low rate of 81. so the
round trip, and for Songo river trip at
$1.25 the round trip. The mountains
never looked finer than they do this sea.
son, as the rains have made the foliage
unusually beautiful, and the streams and
cascades, which in former summers have
run dry, are now well filled with water
adding much to the beauty of the scenery
This gives fine days outing for snaI
shot artists.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-07
DEERING.
shot artists

George Parkhurst, of the firm of CHM
& Co., book publishers Boston, became
very much interested in the Boys Home
at Deering through having been attracted
on the train to little fellow of three
years of age, whom one of the directors
was taking to a permanent home This
week large package of story books was
sent by him to the home.
Workmen were engaged under direction
of Street Commissioner Smith yesterday
in re moving the trees in front of the
property of j. S. Kicker and M. M. Bailey
on Forest avenue.
The sidewalk on Forest avenue on the
road to Riverton is being widened and
made to conform to the new grade
Mr.. G. L. Watkins and wife left yester-
day for carriage drive to Casco where
they will visit Mr. Watkins father for a
few days.
Mrs. Capt. Henley of South Portland is
the guest.of Mrs. Capt. Smith, West
Street, for a few days.
Mr.. Frank Brewster, conductor on the
Deering line of the Portland Electric
company has purchased the Hanna
property near Aliens Corner. and after
repairs are made on the building the
house is to be occupied BY Mr.. Llewellyn
Edgecomb and Mr.. Joseph Parsons with
their families.
Mr.. Frank Holden and family of
Stevens Plains avenue are entertaining
friends from New York.
It is reported that the Forest Citv
Match company will resume work at their
factory, Morrills Corner. on Monday.
Mr. M. A. Hill of Worcester. Mass.
who has been visiting friends and rela-
tives in the CITY, returned Yesterday IA
his home. ~
Mrs. Theodore Moses Of Stevens Plains
avenue held lawn party Thursday after
noon at her home. 1t was rendered to a
Marty of her nos+ intimate friends
Miss Gertrnde Goodrieb Mice Jern;e
Roncber and +ha Misses A1;oa 80
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-07
Alabama Troubadours.

Inc attendance at Riverton Park yes
teroay afternoon and evening was large,
as was TO be expected, the weather of the
day being of the right nature to make
rus 10 tnls delightful resort pleasure.
Inc performances of the Troubadours
Were' as usual, greeted with rounds of
applause Little Phil is the fayorite this
season. as on previous occasions. and
proves himself to be natural genius in
stage work. The dances and cake wall,
are each interesting and the solo and
chorus work Of the troupe is of high
order OF excellence. Today will no The
last chance to hear the Troubadours and
they will doubtless be greeted by large
audiences.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-07
Mr.. John g. Hall and 9. G.

August /. Mr.. John g. Hall and Q. 9.
Curtis.
Miss Beatrice Bradford and brother,
Hartley avenue, have returned from their
visit in Bath.
The work on the sewer along Forest
avenue from Pleasant street is progressing
finely, although the work is delayed some
what owing to the fact that there Is SO
much water in the ledgy ground to De
pumped out.
Mr.. Charles Murphy has been awarden
the contract to remove the trees along
Forest avenue that come in the way OF
the new street line. About 80 trees and
stumps will have to be removed and the
work was begun yesterday.
The trees as rapidly as they are felled
will be cut into suitable lengths ana
hauled to the city farm to be used for
fuel.
Mr.. Cook of the Climax Portable Stone
Crusher company was in the city yester-
day engaged in putting the new crusher,
purchased by the city, together.
The old crusher and the new one are to
be used In few days in crushing rock
for the macadamizing of Forest avenue.
The street commissioner is having the
sidewalk on the westerly side of the ave-
nue. fixed SO that travel can be changed
to that side of the street as soon as the
work demands the closing Of the right
side of the avenue.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-07
WESTBROOK.

Rev. e, r. Ayers, pastor of the Apple
ton NJ. E. church of Boston, will preach
at Warren church tomorrow Sunday
school at noon. Evening service at I
O'Clock.
Mr.. 1T. Boynton and family returned
yesterday from a months visit to the
eastern part of the State.
Mrs. Benjamin Strout of Chelsea
Mass, is visiting Mrs. G. ]. Mcclellan.
Roger Haggerdon was before Judge
Tolman yesterday for drunkenness and
resisting the officers. He was given ten
days for drunkenness and ninety fo1
disturbance. The latter sentence was
suspended.
The Cleaves Rifles Company ny of this
city leave today for Augusta.
Alderman Woodman is at Higgins
Beach for few days.
Yonan Hoomuz Shahbaz native OF
Persia, will deliver lecture in the Bap-
fist church Monday evening, August 9th,
at .30. Admission Free Collection at
the close Of the lecture. Mr.. Shahbaz
will speak of the different ancient relig-
ions, pray as the Mohammedans do, and
sing in different languages. The subject
u INC l6CGur6 Will De Inc Lille and Gus
toms Of the Persians' There are not
more than fifty Persians in America,
and this will be good opportunity to
learn more about this historic people.
The public is cordially invited.
Mr.. Arthur Wentworth and Miss Ella
Cobb were united in marriage Wednesday
evening by the Rev. John +. Clothey OF
the Advent church.
Today at Warren Park the Irons and
Saccarappas will come together fol-
their second game in the county base
ball league
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-07
HARBoR DRIFT.
TENS of Interest Picked Up Alongshore
Yesterday.

The beautiful steam yacht Sapphire ar
rived yesterday and went to Randall q
McAllister's to coal.
The steamer Fannie G. started out
Thursday on sword fishing trip with the
veteran Capt. Ben Willard aboard. they
got 66 cod off Cod ledge and then started
for sword fish. Capt. Ben harpooned one
that was ten and one-half feet long. Mr..
Scholfeld of New York will have the
sword.
The steamer Lochiel went from Berlin
Mills wharf to the Grand Trunk to finish
loading her cargo yesterday afternoon.
The bark Normandie, with spo oil wood,
has cleared for Scotland.
The coal teamer Lebanon is discharg.
ing at the Maine Central.
The three masted schooners Golden
Sheaf and T. W. Hyde arrived with GOA
yesterday.
The missionary yacht Alert, Capt
Allen came in from Muscongus for 8
little while yesterday and then went out
again.
The Aucocisco carried large picnic
from the First Lutheran church to Hope
Island yesterday.
The monster dredge to be used in the
front harbor was expected last night.
The John W. Dexter arrived yesterday
with 1900 live Holsters for J. W. Trefethen
and the Carrie Rogers with 1700 for S. A.
SkiIlings.
The row boat Maud, stolen from W. E.
Carter 1aSt week WAS rnt1rped vaotord q II
morning by Mr.. Mann of VOLTS Neck.
Mr.. Mann said that he found the boat a,
the head of Carter's creek, which is a
branch of the Freeport river. He was
haying and happening to see the boat
laying on the mud flats, went down anG
secured it and brought it in to Mr.. Garter
this morning. Mr. Mann said it never
could have drifted this distance and was
undoubtedly left there after the occupant
Of it had got through with it.
The boat was hired for an hours use
and % cents paid in advance. That was
the last Mr.. Carter saw of the boat until
it was returned yesterday.
The Actress, Acacia and Carrie
Roberts brought in So barrels of mackerel
yesterday.
The schooner John Nye brought in
10000 pounds fish.
The Rosa and May brought in a few
fish.
The bark Celina sailed yesterday fol
Buenos Ayres.
The tug Seguin came in and towed the
Eleazer W. Clark to Bath.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-07
Sa1acia Excursion.

Next Sunday the Salacia repeats her
successfulEexcursion to Popham and Booth
bay. Passengers will have three hours at
Popham Beach, and one hour at Booth.
bay. Dinner can be obtained at first class
hotels at either place or on the boat. The
sail is most picturesque. and the trip
thoroughly enlivening and enjoyable.
These resorts and the neighboring islands
are thronged with visitors, and can now
be seen at their best. Particulars in the
advertisement,
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-07
DEATHS.

At Peaks Island. Aug g. Harry E. Nickerson
aged "a years. 6 months
lNotice of funeral hereafter.
In THIS city, Aug. Q. Matilda E., wife OF Lars
Monsen, aged 3S years, IL months
Funeral from her late residence. No. SO Wash
lngton street. Sunday morning at 8 O'Clock.
In south Portland, Aug 6, James Dougherty,
aged AZ years, months, 5 DAYS.
iFuneral from his late residence Sunday after
noon at 2.3o O'clock.
In Belfast. Aug. q Abbie T., Darby aged n
years; Joseph W Cross, aged "a years.
IN Gardiner, Aug. 3, Harrison Ii. Nelson; 4th
Levi Bowie, aged 81 years.
IN Luoec, Aug. 2, Miss Angie Mowry.
sc years.
aged 80 years.
In Prospect July 80, Mrs. Benjamin Gray.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-07
OBITUARY..
Henry A. Nickerson.

Mr.. Henry A. Nickerson of this city
died at Peaks Island yesterday afternoon
after a short illness of diabetes. Mr..
Nickerson had been for several years ad-
vertising agent of the Sunday Telegram
and had large acquaintance among
business men in the city. Before engag.
Ing In the newspaper business Mr.. Nick
erson was in the drug business in the-em.
ployment of Il. Fl. Hay, of this city.
Mr. Nickerson was 81 years and six
months old. He leaves a widow and a
young child. also father, mother, two
sisters and brother.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-07
IN OUR suit
|DEPAR MENT

We shall close out the balance
OF the Ladies Elton Fly Front Refer
and Mess Coat Outing Suits. ten in
all, left over from last Mondays sale.
These suits we have determined not to
carry over to another season so have
marked them at prices to close them
out at once.
All Suits formerly sold at $500,
ESQ. $50, marked to 2.75
All Suits formerly sod at $1,000.
1880 marked to 400
All Suits formerly sold at 1900,
400. 1880, 1900, 1880 marked to
$50
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-07
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
McCulIum's Theatre.

BARLEY McCullum has received a great
the exquisite manner in which he is
presenting Alabama at the Peaks ISL
and theater. Many patrons of the thea
ter consider this the most perfect produc-
ton he has ever made. There are others,
however, who prefer a roaring comedy
to beautiful drama, and they will have
their turn next week. "The Private
Secretary is the play selected. Mr.. Gil
lette's great comedy is not new to Port
land and it's mirth provoking qualities
are SO well known that it needs no furth-
er recommendation here. The following
members of the company will be in the
cast:
Mr.. Marsland, Norman D. Conniers
Harry Marsland, L. B. Bridgeland
Mr.. Cattermole, BARLEY McCullum
Douglas Cattermole, Vim. II. Pascoe
Rev. Robert Spalding,
Arthur Livingston
Mr.. Sydney Gibson, John R. Armstrong
John "a servant), Park Hughes
Knox "a writ server), George Henry
Gardener, Edward Dvorak
Edith Marsland, Miss Maude Winter
Eva Webster, Miss Reatrice Ingram
Mrs. Stead, Miss Genevieve Reynolds
Miss Ashford, Miss Helene Robertson
Willard Marine Carnival
In the marine carnival at Willard yes
terday the first heat in the water tobog
gaming was won by Mr.. Laroux, the
aereonaut, and the second heat by Mr.. W.
T. Ralph. The contest today between
these parties is expected to be an excit-
ing one. Herman Loveitt won the final
heat of the boys swimming race, and
received the prize, an air rifle.
The barrel race was organising, the
swimmers making many grotesque fig
ures in the water, in trying to ride the
buoyant steed. The heat was won by
Merrill, he being the only one to finish.
A very fine exhibition of water fire
works will be given this evening. To-
day is the closing one of the carnival and
the programme includes swimming races.
etc., and in the evening the burning
ship. An additional attraction is offered
today in the way of balloon ascension
and parachute jump by the aeronaut,
Mr.. Laroux.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-07

Is the hour at which we close our
store on Saturdays. until further notice.
we are open sharp at eight o'clock in
the morning. During the forenoon we
snail continue our bargain sale at
prices that will give you nearly double
for your money,
In addition to the left-overs from
the Friday sale we shall add from sew
eral departments some desirable mer-
chandise-goods needed at the present
time.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-07
Cumberland Bar Picnic.

The annual picnic and dinner of the
CumbrelandsBar association will take
place at Little Chebeague island on Mon.
day, August 9th. A full attendance of
the judges of the state and federal courts
is promised. Steamers of the Harpswell
line will leave Portland pier at 8 and
1925 a. N. The 2 p. m. boat will also
arrive at the island in time for the din
ner. Members may return at 5.15 or Z
p. M
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-07
North Berwick Fair.

The fifth annual fair of the North
Berwick Agricultural Association will
occur at Pine Grove Trotting Park,
North Berwick, Me-, Sept. z, s and 9,
1897. The exhibits in all departments
will be larger and more varied than ever
before. The trotting will be as usual a
special feature of the fair, and large
purses will be given.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-07
PEAKS ISLAND.

Mr.. D. E. Tobias, young colored man,
q native of South Carolina, who is work
ing his way through Brown university
will speak at the M. E. church Sunday
evening, August 8, at 7.3o on "The Re
ligious and Social Tendencies of the
Colored People of the South" with special
reference to the convict lease system OF
he South
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-07
CHILDREN'S
COTTON DRESSES,

A few left Of the Children's Cot
ton Dresses which were in the Friday
sale and will be closed out Saturday
forenoon at same prices at which they
were offered at that tins. These
dresses are all new and up-to-date and
are marked at ridiculous prices to
close out.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-07
LADIES'
SHIRT WAISTS.

Have also felt the price cut. If
there is a lady hereabout that is not
supplied with one or more Shirt Waists
Saturday forenoon is good time to
purchase.
You will be astonished to see the
stylish and well made waists we are
selling at 25c, $50, soc. 75c.
Mention Of other goods included in
this sale may be seen by referring to
Thursday evenings and Friday morn
ing's papers,
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-07
WANTED, AGENTS.
The MAINE BENEFIT LIFE ASSOCIATION

OF AUBURN, ME-.
will make careful canvass of the State this
autumn. We nave made no systematic canvass
of the State for some time and an admirable
opportunity exists for good agents 10 solicit for
tots well known company. It has large
cliontage in the State. 1t is Home Company.
Purely Mutual. Its members are Its Friends
No better insurance can be purchased any
where. 1t sells we'll and liberal terms will be
offered. A large NUMBER Of agents can find
lucrative employment Without. suffering the
hardships Of the Klondyke region. A .perma-
county where there is now no such agent.
1t will be for your interest to address the
Home Office for particulars. We shall invite
reliable applicants for agency positions in
Maine to visit the Home Office at Auburn, for
supplies and instructions, at our expense for
railroad fares. Applications must be in on or
before August 31st. Address the Manager at
Auburn, Me.
M.F. KICKER, Manager.
N. w. HARRIS, Sec'y and Treasurer
aug7d2t&w1w
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-07
SOUTH PORTLAND.

The South Portlands and the Saccarap-
pas will play game of ball this afternoon
at Warren Park, Westbrook.
Mrs. James Dow, Pine street, is enter
tanning Mrs. Pierce of Boston.
Mrs. Fred Carlson and family are visit
ing relatives and friends at Cundy's Har-
Dor.
Mr.. H. B. Walton, clerk for Rowell
Bros, the clothiers of Portland, is enjoy
| ing brief vacation.
Mr.. r. NJ Cole and family are at Hig-
gins beach for few days outing.
Mr.. Frank H. Lord, bookkeeper for the
E. G. Jones Insurance agency of Port
land, is enjoying two weeks vacation
with friends at Willard.
! Mrs. Charles Griffin and family re.
turned yesterday from their visit to
relatives at Long Island.
The following officers of the Oasis Com.
mandery of U. O. G. c., have been in
stalled by District Deputy Edward Tur-
ner:
| P. C.-Mr. Otis S. Dyer.
N. CD. P. Haley.
V. C.-Helen E. Dyer.
K. of R.-Lottie Turner.
f. K. of R.-Clara N. Sawyer.
W. TO. B. Mills.
w. Pr. d. Rogers.
W. H.-W. W. Morrison
w. /. G.-George Roach
W. o. G.-N. T. Sawyer.
The work of removing the Elm street
M. f. chapel was commenced Tuesday
80 L
early in the evening and began the re
moyal of the brick preparatory to block
ing it up.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-07
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Gold! Gold!

The chink Of gold.
For it the aIche mists Of old
spent their days i'm a hopeless
quest.
Under the sway of its charm
men have forgotten home and
friends, religion and honor.
In its pursuit they have ex-
piored the uttermost part of the
earth.
Everywhere i'm the life of the
world its influence is felt for
good or evil.
Just now the eyes of the reading public
are turned to that wonderful region in
the frozen North, The Klondike. Much
has been written about it, but the first
authentic account to be printed in a
Portland paper will be found in the