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The Portland daily press., 1898-07-05
RIvERTON PARK.

The numerous attractions last evening
did not keep the reople away from Riv-
erton park. Notwithstanding the pres
erce of the Royal Scots and the fine dis
play of fireworks in the city when the
Fadettes began their regular concert at
7.30 the seats in the a1nphitheatre were
well filled, and tho concert went off with
a very handsome bouquet of flowers COM
prising red, white and blue colors was
handed to Mrs Nichols by the usher, the
contribution of one of her many admirers,
and the presentation was received with
great applause.
The concert over, the boards were taken
by the London Vaudeville company, and
the unanimous verdict is that this is the
best aggregation of The season. Mile.
Louise is the first attraction on rolling
globe. Standing on this very insecure
foundation she performs numerous sur
prising feats, rolling about among bot
ties, and performing gymnastic exercises
that are really wonderful Then the
Luciers took the attention with their
comedy and music. Both are capital
entertainers and their performance was
most cordially received. The Marines
are wonderfully expert as aorobats and
perform some of the best feats done here
for many a day, while their n ,hanted
house scene is indescribably funny.
Nooyah is most pleasing and graceful
high wire performer. She does some
very difficult things, among them balan-
cling feats that are astounding and
place her among the first of this kind of
performers in the country.
Will Tegge and Anna Daniel fare Ger
man comedians, musicians and dancers,
who proved exceedingly entertaining.
The whole performance is fine, and it will
be largely attended during the whole
of the engagement.
During the matinee yesterday afternoon
Manager Newman had word sent to the
stage announcing the confirmation of the
report of the destruction of Ceryera' s
feet. 1t was read from the stage and
created great enthusiasm. In the midst
of the cheering the Fadettes struck, up
"Three Cheers for the Red, White and
Blue - and the cheering was resumed
with vigor. The scene was O very i'm
pressive one, with men standing and
| waving their hats ana the ladies saluting
with handkerchiefs.
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-05

| screen as the entertainment progressed
was feature which proved to be as popu-
lar as it was novel. Both Mr. Taylor and
Mr.. e. G. SWEET are deserving Of praise
for their part in the management of this
feature of the celebration.
The chorus numbered 400 voices and
their singing stirred the thousands who
heard them to great enthusiasm. The
singers were stationed on stand near
the head of West street. Over the stand
was stretched the screen on which the
pictures were shown and they were made
to illustrate each song as it was rendered,
feature which was loudly applauded.
When the Royal Scots marched across
the promenade en- route to the railroad
station they made short halt in front
of the chorus and were greeted with
spirited rendition of "God Save the
Queen" and the picture of the Queen at
the same time was thrown upon the
screen. The scene which followed was
a memorabilia one and stirred the Royal
Scots to the widest enthusiasm. And in
recognition of the well-timed compli.
| iAASAo oiAoy S4iOoLoA AOudiy anu WbtCu tA0
American flags ~ which .Emany Sof them
were carrying in their rifles and marched
away to the. tune of. "Auld Lang Syne'
by the band.
Railway square was packed full of PEG.
pie when the fireworks were set off. Tho
pyrotechnic display is apt to be disap
pointing, but there was no complaint to
make this year. In great variety and
profusion the rockets, bombs and large
devices followed each other and the crowd
cheered each piece. Then the tired thous-
ands went home yell pleased with the
day and the celebration.
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-05
THE PRESS.
BRIEF JoTTINGS.

Yesterday was another hot one. There
was more breeze, but the temperature
was unusually high. The mercury indi-
Gated 81 degrees at noon, in the shade.
The alarm of fire yesterday morning
was due to smoke issuing from stove
in Pierco's store Jon Commercial street,
and5a man thinking the store WAS on fire
pulled the alarm.
One of the Royal Scots was slightly
affected by the heat yesterday during the
parade. He was taken in the ambulance
but soon recovered and reJoined his COM
mand.
A man lost 5000 diamond pin at the
Union station yesterday. 1t was stolen
from his shirt front.
The Portland and Cape electrics and
the Casco Bay Steamboat company and
Island Belle, did a tremendous business
yesterday.
Excellent are the results of treatment
at Kelley Institute, Portland, Me.
A national salute of IS guns was Tired
yesterday at Fort Preb'e at high noon.
The two young sons of Gen. Coppinger
were in the city yesterday, accompanied
by their goyerness. They spent the
afternoon at Cape Cottage and enjoyed
a sea bath. They came to Portland from
Omaha and are on their way to Bar Har-
Dor. One of the boys is about IA and the
other about years of age.
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-05
FIRST GLASS HAMPTONS.
sECOND.CLAss HAMPTONs.
A SHAM BATTLE.

The crowds of people who visited the
Eastern promenade, late in the afternoon,
exposed themselves to the direct rays Of
the sun for an hour, were well repaid for
their efforts and discomfort. The drill
Ey the Connecticut volunteers was one
of the most pleasing features of the event.
full day. They first went through the
regular manual, and then participated
in open order work, or skirmish drill,
known to the unmilitary as sham bat
tie.
The two companies were separated by
the width of broad, rough field. Capt
Saunders was in command of the attack
ing party, and Lieut.. Waterman in charge
of the defence. Lieut. Smith Of Co. f,
and First Lieut.. Valentine of Co. K,
were assigned to the charge of a support
ing party.
The attacking party advanced in col
umns and poured into the alleged enemy
frequent rapid fire, driving them back
to the last trench. About 25 rounds of
blank cartridges were fired in the skirm-
ish.
The crowd looked ON with wonder and
delight. Many who had remained on the
grounds during the preliminary drill
thought that concluded the show. and
hurried to catch the cars, thereby missing
the most exciting exhibition of the day.
THE BALLOON ASCENSION.
The balloon ascensions on the Eastern
Promende were very successful and drew
enormous crowds. Some figured that
600 people were present in the after
noon. The ascent was delayed somewhat
owing to rant in the silk Of the airshil
SO that it was O'Clock when the lines
were cast off and the great monster sailed
upward with Prof La Roux in charge.
At height of about 1000 feet the pro-
fessor spread his parachute and gracefully
descended. He struck the water close by
| Fort Gorges. He was Immediately picked
up aud brought to land. The balloon
when filled was Is feet in height and 15C
| feet in circumference.
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-05

The W. L. Douglas Shoe Co.'S. exclu-
sive retail store at $40 Congress street
has just received a full line of boys
shoes, price $3.50, (which with their al.
ready large stock Of mems fine shoes,
makes the most complete assortment in
the city.
The boys shoes are made on the latest
lasts, in several styles. the same quality
and workmanship as the mems So. so
shoes, which now have the Endorsement
of over million wearers.
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-05
NEW TRACK OPENED.
NEW hHSN OFENEOs
Good Time Made at the Bicycle Races in
Deering Yesterday.

Good Time Made at the Bicycle Races in
Deering Yesterday.
The new bicycle track, in what used
to be the Deoling base ball grounds, was
opened yesterday with series of inter.
esting races, under the management OF
Mr.. 6. L. Briggs. There was an atten.
dance of ACC. The officials of the meeting
were:
Referee-F. W. Wardwell.
Judges-A. W. Pease, W. Fl. Chase, NJ.
S. Folkins.
Timers-G. L. Briggs, F. Davis, L. c.
ellison.
soorers-A. L. Dewey, E. W. Gay. B.
Gates.
Announcer-L. p. SWEET.
Clerk Of Course-E. HI. Randall.
The following were the prize winners:
@ Half-mile open, won by G. R. Day,
Lewiston; ". r. Huston, Portland, sec.
ond; G. B. Pike, Norway, third. Time,
I'm. 39s.
Mile open. won by Ernest A. Kicker,
Sanford; A. M. Murray. second; W. r.
Huston, Portland, third. Time, 2m.
81 lbs.
= Mile novice, won by John T. Mckenzie,
Biddeford; H. P. Lord, East Deering,
second; Il. M. johnson, Portland, third.
Time, 2m. 42s.
Mile handicap, won by J. R. Mason,
Auburn, 600 yards); G. H. Dickson
Portland, Q25 yards), second; c. H.
Day, Lewiston, GO yards), third. Time,
Pm. 30s.
Boys race, half mile, won by Odill
Rich. Norway; Will G. Stevens, Portland,
second; Alfred Haberson, Portland,
third. Time, I'm. A 3-4s.
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-05
HORSE RACING AT AUGUSTA.

Augusta, July 1.-Two exciting races
were trotted at the Augusta driving park
this afternoon before small crowd. The
ladies' race in which there were three
starters, required five heats to settle it,.
Meader Boy winning, Light Wilkes, sec.
ond. Best time, 2.S01.
There were five starters in the 2.
class. This required six heats, Fanny,
br m. tLee), winning; Dottie W., blk
m, (Howell), second. Best time, 2. SO IA.
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-05

honest sentiments regarding prohibition.
Having made its nominations and adopted
its platform the convention resolved itself
into a committee OF ways and means, passed
the hat, or rather the subscription list, ap
pointed working representative in each
| town, and then adjourned, highly satisfied
with itself and its proceedings.
A happier or a more hopeful body of men
is rarely to be found, and the business was
conducted with eXpedfency and discretion.
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-05
AN UNKNOWN SCHOONER.

halifax, N. S., July {.-The three
masted schooner reported bottom up off
Canso a week ago, was flowed here to-
night. but her identity is yet undiscov.
cred. She will probably have to be
beached to get at her name. A hole has
been cat in the bottom and the cargo
found to be hard pine. She has been
attached by the wrecking company for
salvage. She is between 400 and 600 tons
and is undoubtedly an American craft.
Their is no olEe to the crew Tho vessel
has not been long in her present Fosit-
ion.
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-05
THE FALMOUTH LIGHTS.

The decorating of the Falmouth hotel
front with colored incandescent lights
was done by Mr.. George Smith, q Boston
electrician, who is engaged in wiring the
house for electric lighting. Good head
way is being made in his work. Every
room in the hotel will be equipped with
electric lighting apparatus.
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-05

The mayor and governor and other
dignitaries had their pictures taken and
then the crowd dispersed. The warmth
of friendly feeling toward the English
visitors was the keynote of the occasion,
which was dignified by Mr. Drummond' S
carefully prepared historical address,
enlivened by music and made a success
in spite of most discouraging weather
conditions.
THE YACHT RACES.
This year no first-olass yachts could
enter, and the races were therefore con-
lined to small boats, sailing inside, and
out of the way of mines. There was a
good start, and series of successful
races. The wind was nor, nor west,
puffy, but good, and the weather was
clear. The summary:
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-05

The Senate was the only House of Con,
gress in session today. Resolutions call
ing upon the Secretary of war Ior infor-
nation as to experiments with explosives
ana inventions were passed, and consid-
GRAFTON of the Hawaiian resolution was
resumed.
Mr.. Allen of Nebraska opposed the rsso-
lutions. He declared that Porto Rico.
Cuba, and the Philippines should be more
independent, Spain should pay the entire
cost of the war and the war should not
end with any increase of this govern
ment's territorial possession.
At noon, Mr. Turpie of Indiana re ad
and commented upon the declaration If
independence.
interrupted by Mr.. Frye of Maine, who
announced that he had what he consid-
cred exceptionally good news and asked
that the clerk be directed to read the AS
ISOLATED Press dispatch conveying Admi-
raj SIMPSONS cablegram, telling of the
capture of the.Spanish feet.
At the conclusion of the good news all
senator's and occupants of the galleries
Joined in the applause which was pro-
loneed.
Mr. Allen resumed his speech, continu-
ing the reading of state papers relative
TO the country's foreign policy
Mr.. Allen called for call of the Sem
ate. The Hawaiian resolutions were
then laid aside and private pension bills
were considered. Meantime, Mr.. Haw-
ley of Connecticut attempted to secure
action upon the bill authorizing call
of 10000 negro volunteers, but Mr.. Nor
gan of Alabama objected to cousidera.
ton.
At ass O'Clock the Senate went into
executive session. The Senate adjourned
at 5. IA D. m.
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-05
FIREMAN'S MUSTER AT FAIR

Fairfield, July 4.-The annual flremen' s
parade and playout took place here today
and resulted as follows: Gen. Bates,
isbsn Falls, first; distance l73 feet in,
ohss; Tiger, Warren, second; distance 127
ieet
Hose contest, Senator Hale, Ellsworth
first. Time, Al seconds. Hollingsworth and
Whitney, Winslow, second. Time, A
seconds.
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-05
THE EVENING SPECTACLE.
Music, Fireworks and Pictures Wind U
the Glorious Fourth.

There was mighty throng on the Yves.
tern promenade last evening to see the
fireworks, hear the chorus and watch the
screen where pictures were thrown by the
steropticon to illustrate the patriotic
songs. The great chorus under the lead.
ership OF Mr.. o. Stewart Taylor, sang
with volume and expression that made
it seem to the listening crowds as If one
mighty voice was making the music.
The throwing Of the pictures on the
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-05

RACES AT CALAIS.
Calais, July 4.-Three good races
were on the card at the driving park to,
day. The $50 class was won by Leigh
ton; Minnie NJ. second; Rolus, third.
Best time, 2.27 3-4.
2.25 class-Rowdy, first; King T.,
second; Ray Wilkes, third. Best time,
2. 20 "a.
2.2O class-Terrell, first; Nominee
Prince. second; Montrose, third. Best
time, 219 3-4.
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-05
ToGUs VETERAN DROWNED,

Auguta. July 4.-Louis Lange, an
inmate of the Iougs Soldiers Home
was drowned this morning. He served
in company E, seth New York volunteers.
No particulars are given.
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-05
FOR HIGH HEAD.

Today the High School battalion will
leave for their annual encampment at
High Head. They will turn ont about
10 men.
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-05
BOY DROWNED.

West Pennington, July 4.-The 12-year-
old son of Gustave Ellis was drowned in
tle river this forenoons The body was
recovered.
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-05
RACES AT FREEPORT.
ESPECIAL TO THE FRESH

T5PEC1AL TO TIE PRESH.i
Freeport. July 4.-Freeport saw some
interesting races today. The track was
in good shape and each heat was fought
hard. Lucy Luce won the g 90. She was
driven by her owner, Mr. Getchell, and
deserves much credit for the way she
fought the race and pleased the crowd
The winner of the 2 40 class, Black Bess
Is owned by Mr.. Morton of Freeport. TIE
race W as fought to the finish. The judges
were |. K. Morrill,, starter, W. W. Hus-
ton, Fred Lane. The summaries:
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-05
MUSIC AND DRAMA
THE GEM.

"School," standard comedy, clean
cut and full of amusing situations, re-
ceived its first presentation at the Gem
theatre last evening before a delighted
audience.
The play is supposed to take place at
young ladies' seminary and it is set with
fine scenery and the characters are
charmingly dressed.
The following was the distribution of
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-05
oLADDENED BOYS HEARTS.
Safe Arrival at Chickamauga of Supplies
Sent from Portland.

To the Editor OF the PRRESS:
Those who SO oheerfuliy contributed to
a call for delicacies to be forwarded to the
sick men of Names First Regiment,
will no doubt be glad to read copy of
DR.. O'Neil's letter received today.
The letter is as follows:
Camp George H. Thomas,
Chickamauga Park, Lytle, Ca,
June 80, 1885,
Mrs Sarah S. Shaw
Dear Madame-Your kind letter of
June 23d received, and yesterday the bar
rel arrived in good condition, as it was
packed perfectly, and nothing could
break. We have about twenty-five sick
men, and l can assure you that they were
extremely grateful for your kindness,
aud by being careful I think we can
| make the contents last some time. Ac-
men of the First Maine Volunteers and
convey them to the many kind friends
who helped you to so favor US.
Wishing you good health in return, I
remain
Your obedient servant,
]. b. O'NEIL,
Capt. and Acting Surgeon LIST Me. Vol.
So many reports have been circulated
about eyorbitant rates of expressage, that
many have been deferred from sending.
On this account / should like to add thaa
the (sugar) barrel weighed over $50
| pounds, the express amounting to 81. 10.
Yours very truly,
Portland. July 4, 1898.
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-05
THE SENATE IN SESSION.
Senator Allen Spent Time Discussing
Hawaiian Resolution.

Washington, July Ain the Senate
Monday Mr.. Allen Of Nebraska, began
speech in opposition to Hawaiian an
nexation. At noon Senator Turpie of
North Dakota read the declaration of In
dependence.
During the session large number Of
pension bills were passed.
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-05
MAINE PENSIONS.

Washington, July 4.-The following
pensions have been granted to Maine peo-
Pile;
Sts ORIGINAL.
Jonas P. Dudley. Readfleld. IS.
TpE INCREASE.
2 Albert r. Young, Centre LincolnYille,
site ss4.
75 saTs REISSUE.
Pennel Jewett Topsham, IS.
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-05

The play IS we'll cast and was given
with snap and dash which merited the
appreciation which it received. re-
view of the different oharacterizations,
owing to the press of matter is reserved
for latter issue. The play will be given
every afternoon and at each evening
performance Of the week.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-04-23

BAD ROADS PHOTOGRAPHS.

$i26 In Prizes offered BY the [. A. W.
One hundred and twenty-five dollars
In cash Is offered in prizes by the
League Of American Wheelmen for pho.
tographs Of bad country roads. The
competition for these prizes remains
open until June 1, 1893; 1t Is not lin
tied to members Of the L. A. W., but
Is open to all alike. A first prize has
been set aside of $50. a second prize Of
$25, third prize of $15, fourth Of $40,
and five prizes Of s. each. The League
Of American Wheelmen has published
extensive literature on Good Roads,
and the best of the pictures received
under this prize competition are to be
used In illustrating articles and pam.
phlets on that subject. 1t is expected
that members of the L. A. W., and
wheelmen generally, who are able to
Use the camera, will assist in this work.
by sending In pictures Of bad reads, and
incidentally taking part In the CON-
petition for these cash prizes.
Photographs should be sent to Otto
Dorner, chairman National Committee
for Highway Improvement. l.. A. w,
T. O. Box 1853. Milwaukee, Wis.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-04-23
The Fighting Fish Of siam.


The "Fighting Fish" Is small fresh.
water fish, a native Of the southeast OF
Asia, and particularly of siam. 1t Is
pugnaclOus In the extreme. and the
Siamese keep It for fighting purposes
In the same manner as the Malnys keep
the game.cock. Special varieties of
these fish are specially bred for fighting,
and they are to be met with In every
Siamese town. When n fight has been
arranged, two fish IRE placed near each
other In glass vessels: they soon become
aroused. and rush about trying to get ut
one another. When sufficiently excited,
they are placed together, the result he.
ing attended with MI the excitement Of
the prize-rlng. The following account
of the appearance of this fish Is given
by DR.. Cautor: "When the fish Is In a
state Of quiet. with the fins mt rest, the
dull cOlOrs present nothing remarkable.
But II two are brought within sight Of
each other. or II one sees Its own i'm.
age In looking glass. the little creature
becomes suddenly excited, the raised
fins and the whole body shine with
metallic colors of dazzling beauty, while
the projected gill membrane, waving
like black frill round the throat, adds
something grotesque to the general up.
pcnrance. In this state Of irritation 1t
makes repeated darts ut Its real or re.
Elected antagonist. But the fish, when
out of each Others sight, instantly be.
comes quiet. The Siamese are infatu.
atcd with the combnts Of these fishes,
and sometimes their liberty. and that
Of their families. Is staked on the issue.
The license to exhibit fish fights Is
farmed, and yields n considerable rev.
cnue to the Crown"
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-04-23

The latest novelty in the way Of a
trotter Is said to he yearllng bull In
ut Garretsford. Pa. This phe.
nOmenon goes on n trot, makes no
breaks ana can step quarters In fifty.
five and fifty-six seconds. He has
shown mile In harness over half.
mile track In four minutes.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-09-17
SNAP SHOTS AT HOME NEWS

BIue-coated soldiers are again a familiar
sight on Topeka Streets
The wind last night filled the stores on
the west side of Kansas avenue with dust.
The Ministerial union will meet at the
Y. M G. A rooms Monday morning at 10
D. D. Hope was elected president of a
coIored Republican fambeau club last
night.
A boom has been started for Otto
Kuehne as an independent candidate for
disposing of the little things preliminary
to summOning the jury.
The W. G. T. U. will meet in the par
Iors of the First NJ. E. church Monday
afternoon at o'clock.
A matinee performance is being given
ance" at the Crawford theater.
The. complete enrolment of the city
schools, now returned, is 5,50S This is
an increase of 200 above that of last year.
The reserved seat chart for the floral
parade ,oeneht Tussday and Wednesday
nights has been placed at Sims drug
store.
The floral committee has decided to fix
the price on tickets for their benefit per-
cents.
states office is suffering from a sprained
bicycle.
The members of the Topeka Republican
Flambeau club will meet at the old court
house at Z O'Clock this evening in full
A photograph of Miss Anna Rose of
Hilo, Hawaii, occupies a prominent posi-
sas avenue.
T. J. Wildly, county attorney of Craw-
ford county, was here last evening. in
consultation with Assistant Attorney Cen
eral Smelling.
Because of the heavy enrolment in the
cry Scnoois, the three rooms IN jackson
School, which were closed last year. have
been reopened.
G., J.; Drew has commenced work on the
Wau 70 De bu1lt around the court house
grounds The delay was caused by fall
ure to secure cement.
Colonel H. G. Lindsey of the Twenty
second Kansas had no sooner reached
nome than ne took on his coat and as
Secretary F. NJ. Bonebrake of the State
Bankers association announces that the
annual meeting of the association will be
held IN LeaVenWOrth on October p, 26 and
The gentle patter of rain drops on the
tin roof at the Crawford theater almost
drowned the voices of the people on the
stage during a part of the performance
Jeltz. the colored editor, was acquitted
of drunkenness and disturbing the peace
was efenied bv o11 NsN5eai bosa o1a
client.
A floral gun which will shoot bouquets
into the crowds along the street is talked
Of as a feature of the battleship float
the battleship float In the 1orai parade
at Saratoga, N. Y, last week.
Buffalo Bits Wild West show will
Marshal Strauss has issued orders to pO-
licemen to arrest all suspicious characters
found on the streets Sunday and Monday
This precautiOn is for the purpose of pre-
venting, if possible, the series of crimes
usually incidental to the visit or a show.
The scaffolding in the state house dome
is now being rapidly removed, and al
though the result of the work is not visi-
bic from the floor of the rotunda. higher
upper part of the dome is entirely free of
timberS and the as the WOrkmen get
nearer the floor the work progresses
faster, as the timbers do not have to be
lowered so far.