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The sun., 1898-12-12

We learn from the Spy that the anti
imperialist movement Is rushing OH in Worcas-
ter. Mass. Prof ABBOT OF the Classical High
School has already got 25 signatures. The
students Of the Polytechnic Institute will
be asked to sign. and in the primary schools
q rich field will be worked. Several voters
have signed. although their views on the
subject have not reached fully crystalized
state" They don't want to hurt Senator
HoAR's feelings. Perhaps his views are not yet
fully crystallized.
The sun., 1898-12-12
Parkhurst's Right Place.
Erom he London GLoh..

FToH Ute London GIobe.
Dr. Parkhurst Is an American Ecclesiastical -.
former" We do not know what ecclesiastical TO-
forms he has effected; but that is his title. and he
has views public affairs. He deplores the victory
OF his country Spain; he says that taking the
Philippines is theft, and that he would rather be Q
Malay under Spain than an Indian under the Amer.
can Government And in that last sentiment he
boldly expresses the feeling Of the majority OF
the citizens OF the United States. They would all
prefer that he should be q Malay under Spain,
The sun., 1898-12-12
Tuepty.one Year., Re.irsmsn..

To THE EDITOR OF TIE suS-Sir: As Congress
has now convened. and a. much work 10 before It,
will you please call public attention to Gen. Milss's
recommendation Of Last year. when he suggested
twenty year retirement BILL with all Allowances
for the army. Tho present term of thirty years
service Is certainly too long. The service will bs
greatly benefited by the change. Ky
FORT TorTEN. N. Y. Dec. 10.
The sun., 1898-12-12
Blizzard Sunday in Boston.

To THE EDITOR OF THE suN-Sir: The outstand-
ing feature of the suffering entailed by the recent
blizzard in New England has been altogether over
looked even by TIE Sur. The ghastlness of 4
Boston Sunday without New York newspaper
may be imagined. but it cannot be described.
BOSTON, Dec. 10. EMERSON QUINCY
The sun., 1898-12-12

PARis-Kiosque No. IA, near G1and Hotel, and
Iiosqus No. 10. Boulevard dos oapuoines.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-23
WHY DID SHE JUMP?

AS the Cape electric car which left
Cape Cottage at O'Clock Thursday eve.
ming reached the car bridge ON West Com
mercial street,a woman rose quickly from
her seat and without signalling the con-
ductor for stop, suddenly jumped from
the car while it was in rapid motion and
as result of her recklessness fell to the
bottom of the drop in the ground near
this spot.
The car was brought to stop as quick.
ly as possible and the conductor and sew
eral of the passengers whose breath was
nearly taken away by the startling and
unexpected leap of the woman, hurried
to her assistance. They picked her up
finding her in semi-conscious state, and
carried her to the car. She soon recov
cred, however. but left the passengers in
doubt as to the purpose of her strange
action for she refused to give her name or
to disclose the object of her sudden de-
parture from the car.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-23
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS.

The Republicans of Deering are re-
quested to assemble at their respective
ward rooms on Tuesday evening, July
20, 1898, at O'Clock for the following
purposes:
1st. To elect one delegates from each
ward to attend the district convention to
be held in Portland, Me-, August 2, 1898.
2nd. To elect three delegates from each
ward to nominate candidate for repre-
sentative to the state legislature.
The delegates elected by the several
wards to attend the district convention
will assemble at the council chamber on
Thursday evening, July 90, 1898, at s
O'Clock to elect four delegates at large to
attend the district convention.
The delegates to nominate representa-.
tive to the legislature will assemble i'm
mediately after the preceding convention
for the purpose of nominating candidate
for representative to the ate legislature.
The caucus in Ward / will be held at
the Lunt's Corner school house instead of
the ward room.
Per order of the Republican City Com.
mittee,
]. Fl. HUTCHINS, Chairman.
u. w. FOSTER, Secretary.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-23
Eastman Bros. & Bancroft.
OUR MAINE SOLDIERS.
More Cases of sickness and Fears They are
Serious.

A despatch from Chickamauga Park to
the Boston Globe, dated July 81, says:
The First Maine sent six more cases to
the division hospital today. Fears are en-
tertained that they may develop into
typhoid fever.
Col. Kendall will make an effort to
change his camp. 1t is now located on
low ground and is practically catch
basin for watershed on all sides.
Whether the sickness is in anyway due to
this fact is not known, but whether it is
or not Col. Kendall does not propose to
take any risk and will move his regiment
to more desirable location in the near
future
The cases at Letter hospital are said to
be rapidly i'm proving, and those now at
the division hospital have not developed
dangerous symptoms.
Lieut.. Col. Morton today selected site
for the brigade rifle range, and tomorrow
and every day thereafter except Sunday,
details will be sent from the different
companies for practice This is well
come innovation and will serve to break
the monotony of camp life.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-23
OWEN, MOORE & co.
TO PEAKS ISLAND.
Lewiston and Auburn Marketmen's Asso.
citation win Picnic There.

The Lewiston and Auburn Market
mems Association at recent meeting
decided that they would 60 on their an
ual excursion to Peaks Island.
They had several places under consid-
GRAFTON, and the different railroads offered
accommodations. but after d little dis
cussion it was decided to go over the
Maine Central.
A letter was read from the wholesalers
stating that they had baseball team that
could cause the wholesale slaughter of
the retailers. 1t was quickly decided that
the challenge should be accepted and in.
structlon was given to the committee on
amusements to appoint captain to get
together team of world beaters A box
of good cigars will be hung up as an in
centive to victory.
Mr.. Atwood, Col Nealey and several
others of the heavy weight members, said
that they wanted to have a fat mans
race. A nice cane was put mp as prize
and the race will be run.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-23
KNOCKED DOWN BY A CAR.

Rebecca Aleck, q little girl about 6
years Old, was knocked down by Cape
Elizabeth electric car yesterday afternoon
about O'Clock near the corner of Plum
and Fore streets. She first attempted to
cross the track in fir MT of car 81 which
was returning from Cape Cottage but got
little frightened and retracing her steps
was struck by the car and fell senseless.
The motorman succeedd in turning the
car back in time to avoid running over
the girl otherwise the result would have
been almost fatal.
The girl was picked mp and carried to
her home near by, escaping with slight
bruises on the arm.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-23
CELEBRATION AT HARRIsoN.

a citizens meeting was held at Harr1-
son July 90, with George It. Tarbox chair
man and 1t was voted to celebrate the
completion of the Harrison extension of
the Bridgton & Saco River r. Il. in a
lifting manner. q. b. Sylvester, S. H.
Davis, C. F. Kicker, @. M. Chute and
w. ID. Briggs were chosen an executive
committee to raise means and arrange a
programme.
Saturday July 80 is the day. selected
and the exercises will begin at z. 80 o. m.
with the raising of the United States flag
over the depot and firing salute by can
non. A free excursion train will then be
run over the new road to Bridgton where
there will be short speeches. At o'clock
on arrival of the Portland train, return
will DO made to Harrison, the entrance to
be heralded by salute of guns, ringing
of bells and music by the band. At 8
O'Clock the address of the occasion will
be delivered by Charles Cook, ESQ.,, of
Portland. after which supper will be
served on the grounds. Plates at the table
will be by invitation of the committee
and stockholders of the road with free
lunch and coffee to all.
After supper there will be five minute
speeches, vocal and instrumental music,
the exercises to be concluded by an elabo-
rate display of fireworks. A COMMITTEES
of five ladies will have charge of the re-
freshnents.
The executive committee guarantee
their ability to have the programme we'll
carried out
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-23
DEATHS.

In this city. June %, Clarence Everard, young
est child of Annie E. aud Charles F. Hall, aged
$ months, 20 days.
Funeral services this Saturday afternoon at
the parents residence, SO Sheridan street.
In Windham, Julv2l, Anna Margaret daughter
OF James Nj. and Vertha WarK.
Funeral Sunday at p. M at Mr.. Wark's
house.
aged so years
In Springfield, July 16, Alexander Bearce,
aged SO years.
In Waterville, July Is, Elias Pease. aged 80
years.
In Gray. July 13, Amos Bachelor, aged about
80 years
In Poland. Abhie S. Pulsifer, aged 2 years
In Livermore, July 10. G. Thaxter Philoon,
aged 80 years.
In Danville Junction. July &c, Miss Minnie
Davis.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-23
MARRIAGES..

In this cily, July ~ by Rev. ". S. Ayres,
Edmund II. Shaw and Miss Susan c. Ross. both
OF Portland
In West Durham. July 16. Philemon Wood
bury OF Auburn and Mss Marion Doucette OF
Lewiston
In Dexter July II. Luther H. Morgan of Gar
land and Mrs. Hannah Page OF Dexter.
In New Portland, Fred l.. King of North Corn
vile and Miss Myra L. Atwood or New Portland
In Dennysville, July II. George L. Magey and
Miss Addie M. Dodge, both OF Lubec.
in Biddeford. July IS, Louise Liable and Miss
Emma Chabotte; VIM z. kenney of Marlboro
aud Miss Kate Downey.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-23
NEW ENGLAND FIREMEN'S MUS.
TER.

Considerable interest is being mani
tested throughout New England in the
approaching muster of the Firemen' IS
league and it is expected that Lowell will
bring $50 men, Springfield 140, Salem ZOO
Cambridge $50, Somerville $50, Charles
town 200, Boston $50, Lynn $50 and that
the other cities will have their full com
plenlent.
1t is proposed that the line form on
Cumberland street with the right res ting
on Smith street and that under the chief
marshalship of Chief Eldridge it will
move up Smith, Congress, Pine
Brackett, Dow, Congress, State
Cumberland, Portland, Green to the
grounds near Deering Oaks where the
contests will take place. The contests
will consist of playing through 200 feet
of hose and paper will be reeled off to a
distance Of $50 feet from the platform.
Two engines will be on the platform at a
time and as fast as one makes its ten
minutes trial others will be gotten ready.
so that the sport will be continuous. $500
in prizes will be given by the league, and
there are numerous other prizes to be
given.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-23
MONUMENT FUND CHORUS.
DEERING.

A party of so young people were enter.
tanned Wednesday evening on the lawn at
the residence OF Mr.. J.P. Harmon, Ocean
vale. The house and lawn were elaborate.
~ decorated. The evening was spent in
playing games, etc., afer which a dain-
ty lunch was served. A fine
musical programme was rendered
during the evening. The party returned
to the city by special car.
The ladies of All Souls church held 9
successful lawn party last evening on the
Westbrook Seminary grounds. Supper
was served at O'Clock, followed by a
programme of musical numbers.
There was large attendance and sue
cessful evenings entertainment was
carried out by the ladies having the affair
in charge. =
The board Of registration is IL session
this week at the mayors office comparing
the list of registered voters with the mum.
Der Of polls as found by the board of as,
SCISSORS in the recent canvas of the city.
There are large number of changes and
the ward voting lists are being corrected
for printing for the September election.
The officers of Crescent assembly,
Pythian Sisterhood, Woodfords, were in
stalled by D. D. 6. c., Mrs. William
Smith and suite of officers from West
brook. After the installation ceremonies
tho lodge members and guests partook OF
refreshment as prepared by the committee
in charge of the arrangements.
Hose Company, No. 8 of Oakdale will
hold their annual picnic and outing this
afternoon at the Copeland house, Cape
Elizabeth.
Mr.. Alvah I. Knight young and
popular conductor. on the North Deering
line of the electric cars, was married on
Wednesday evening at Portland by Rev.
J. K. Wilson, d. D., to Miss Annie E.
Dwyer of St. George. They are now en-
joying brief wedding journey. Com
mencing Septemb Der l Mr.. and Mrs.
Knight will occupy their new house at
North Deering which is now we'll along
towards completion.
Mr.. and Mrs James ". Ward and baby
who have been visiting his brother, PrOf
Julius Ward, Pleasant street, and were
in the carriage accident with the family
at Cape Elizabeth last Saturday evening,
fortunately escaped with slight injuries
from which they have recovered and
gone to Monmouth, where they will enjoy
u brief visit.
Benjamin f. Head, clerk of courts at
Sheboygan, Wis. a former student at
Westbrook Seminary, has been in the city
calling on friends at Morrill's Corner.
Mr.. Frank Jones, engineer on the Sc
bago Lake steamer Louise, is at his home
for few days.
The alarm at Morrill's corner for 10 nnd
9 O'Clock has not sounded for the past
two days. The difficulty is no doubt due
to repairs which are being made to the
fire alarm system at Woodfords, which
will soon be adjusted
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Churchill ant
daughter of Roxbury, Mass, are the
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. W. G. Jefords
South street, Woodfords.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-23
THE RED WHITE AND BLUE BOXES.

When word came this week from
Chickamauga that the Maine soldiers
needed aid, the treasurer Of the Volunteer
Aid Immediately sent fifty dollars to DIR.
O'Neill. / think our blessed red, white
and blue boxes may fiatter themselves
that every cent of that money came from
them. They now beg that fifty more
dollars be speedily dropped into them.
Another sudden call may come at any
moment 1 am sure the good little boxes
would break to pieces with shame if they
could not promptly respond.
MARY s. McCOBB.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-23
REUNION 1-10-29 REGIMENT ASSO
CATION.

Reunion day of the 1029th Regiment
association has been fixed for Thursday,
August II, at Reunion ball, Long Island.
The arrangements for single fares is only
for mem bers and families including Of
course the Ladies' auxiliary, naval asso-
ciates, unassigned associates and soldiers
Of other regiments whom it is desired to
bring to the reunion.
The executive committee are Charles
Fl. Frost, Portland Charles S. Emerson,
Auburn; BENZ. NJ Redlon, Portland
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-23
BOSTON & MAINE DIVIDEND.

The Boston & Maine directors held
their regular monthly meeting Thursday
afternoon and as they will hold no meet
ing in August they declared the dividends
that are usually declared at that time
l l 2 per cent quarterly on the common
stock and So per share semi-annual on the
preferred. The former is made payable on
October and the later on Septemb Der /.
Besides acting on the dividends the direc-
tors transao ted only routine business.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-23
CAPE COTTAGE PARK.

The beautiful marine views to be had
from Cape Cottage combined with the
ether attractions make this park mecca
fer all recreation seekers. 1t is alone
worth trip to the grounds, to examine
the collection of rare tropical birds in
the aviary while the casino and theatre
are daily drawing large crowds. Tomor-
row Chambers band will give its usual
Sunday concert and the cars of the Cape
Elizabeth electrics will make their trims
every fifteen minutes from Monument
square.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-23
A TOOTHSOME NOVELTY.

The food expert who invented Grape
Nuts, the pre-digested food, struck pub
lie fancy. This novelty has had sur
prisingly rapid sale in this city. Many
people do not eat grains for breakfast
because they are too often poorly prepared
but Grape-Nuts, being thoroughly cooked
and ready for the table. appeals to the
good Judgement and taste Of all particu-
lar people. Leading grocers sell Grape
Nuts
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-23
GRAND TRUNK OFFICIALS.

Mr.. Michigan, general superintendent
of the Grand Trunk railroad, accompa-
MED by Mr.. Herbert, superintendent, and
Mr. Munday, arrived in the city yester-
day at 7.50 in the morning on the regular
train and occupied the private Pullman
car st. Lawrence. They were engaged
in an inspection of the road and remained
in the city only about three hours, return
ing on the ten O 3lock train for Montreal.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-23
RIvERTON PARK.

Derenda and Breen do particular fine
actually seems as If the clubs were alive
and took an active interest in the pro-
CRANE, and If they were they could not go
more surely to the mark, or make pref
tier picture as the young men throw
than bac k and forth upon the stage. Mr..
Derenda is native of Portland, Oregon.
and DIR. Breen of Lawrence. Mass. They
met by chance in New York house,
Derenda then doing single act, and they
worked together SO we'll that they have
paired off ever since. Their portion of
the exhibition is one of the best parts, as
all who have been to Kiverton this week
will testify. ~
Higgins and Lesli are also doing very
funny burlesque act and the audience de-
parts from the Cosmopolitans more than
pleased with the whole programme. Yes
terday afternoon and last ey ening tho
amphitheatre was full and the applause
that followed or interrupted each ct was
proof that general satifaction was given.
A new vaudeville company is coming
to the park next week. 1t is one of Mr..
Germans prize combinations and known
as the Columbia Vaudeville company.
The company has been at Norombega
park during this week and it has won
favor with the Boston public.
Tonight closes the engagement of the
Cosmopolitans here and the Portland
public, which has become, SO much at
tached to the little Marshall girls, will
have Its last opportunity to see them this
season. The entire company will be
welcomed back another season.
Al the 4S0 p. III. concert by the
Fadettes yesterday afternoon the hall in
the casino and the veranda about it were
packed with people and the concert was
highly enjoyed.
STAR COURSE.
Among the attr actions of the Sta r
Course will be the Swedish Male
quartette with Miss Bertha Webb, solo
violinist, Miss Jennie Shoemaker dra-
matte reciter, and Mr.. Adolph Adams a
remarkable character impersonater. This
special number of the series will prove
most satisfactory. The management have
been conservative in making up the list
for Portland, and there can be no question
of its value. Agents report satisfactory
results from their canvass and several
hundred season tickets have already been
subscribed for. The number will how.
ever, be limited and first come first
served. Apply to Mrs. L. A. Palmer,
PEBBLE House for an illustrated prospec-
tus.
MONUMENT FUND CHORUS.
Prof. Ward is pleased to announce that
while still suffering from the effects OF
his recent painful injury he will be able
to conduct the services at Cape Cottage
on Sunday. This will be the last rehear-
sal until fall. as Prof. and Mrs Ward are
TO spend the month Of August at Bowery
Beach. Special cars for the chorus will
leave Monument square at 2 O'Clock Sum
day. The trip will be free for members
of the chorus both going and returning.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-23
CAMARA'S FLEET.

Gibraltar, July 22.-It is reported mere
that Admiral Camara's squadron OF
Spanish warships, which passed through
the Suez Canal and then turned back
and started homeward, the Admiral CIV
ing a pledge that his ships were bound
for Spain, is expected at the Spanish
penal settlement of Ceuta, opposite
Gibraltar, shortly, where they will
await events
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-23

James Fl. Donnelly, chief night clerk
in the New Haven postoffice was arrested
yesterday charged with the embezzlement
of money from letters and in default of
81, 500 bonds was taken to jail to wait 8
hearing before United States commission
er Wright, August s. 1t Is alleged the
thefts have been going on for two years.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-23
A BLOCKADE RUNNER CAUGHT.

Key West, Fla, July q, l. IS p M
The Spanish sloop Domingo Aurelio, OF
about twenty tons, was captured by the
gunboat Maple last Sunday and brought
here today. When taken the sloop was
leaving Sagua de Tanano, province OF
Santiago, bound, according to her pa pers
to Gibara. with cargo of tobacco, ease
of cloth and some provisions.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-23
OPENING OF PORTLAND CHANNEL

Major Hoxie, of the Engineer Corps.
stated yesterday that as he understood his
instructions from superior authority
Portland channel would probably be
opened for navigation both day and
night not later than Monday of next
week.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-23
BURNING GRASS ON CUSHING'S
ISLAND

About two o'clock yesterday afternoon
clouds of smoke were seen rising from
Cushing's island in sufficient volume to
occasion alarm and Chief Eldridge at
once notified Engine No. Z to make ready
to go to the island. The smoke came
from burning grass and the fire was soon
subdued without the services of the en- i.
CINE
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-23
FOR OLD ORCHARD PIER.

Keep In mind the excursions advertised
by the Casco Bay company for Sunday.
The first one leaves Custom House wharf
at $50, the next at 2. Returning leave
the pier at II and $50. Don't miss the
excursion.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-23


Your visit to the sea.
shore will not have been
made the most of unless
you take a dip in the
ocean every day. All the
requisites for surf bath.
ing are here. Bathing
Suits for men, women
and children. Shoes,
caps, sponges, towels, etc.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-23
SATURDAY SALE TODAY.
POTATOES .

I ID ] "a WEsOs
Large white Hebrons-sslectcd stcc-,
80 per peck
NATIVE ONIONS.
Silver Skins, grown in Massachusetts,,
Sc per pound-3sc per peck
BUTTER.
There has been sharp advance during
the past week.
GLOVER LEAF CREAMERY
Churning of yesterday, 22c per pound
DAKOTA CREAMERY.
1sc per pound
VERMONT DAIRY.
in 10 and 90 pound tubs,
II 1-2c per pound-by the tub
SUMMER DRINKS.
BIRCH BEER.
From the extract of mountai birch,
pure sugar and distilled water,
$50 per dozsn
Champagne Ginger Ale, 35c per dozen
| Sparkling Hoot Beer, $50 per dozen
| West India Lime Juice, Sc per bottle
| Red Raspberry Syrup, 10c per bottle
| Bryant's Root Beer Extract.
&c per bottle
! . 2 bottles Hires Root Beor Extract, |
bottle Hires Cologne, BOG
| LUNCHEON MEATS.
| Armours Lambs Tongues
| Six or seven in tin, skinned and
cooked. ready for the table,
eco per can
Armour's Devilled Ham.
Sc and &c per can
Armours Pressed Ham, pounds,
lac ger can
Armours Devilled Chicken,
1Oc per can
Armours Shaved Dried Beef,
lilo per can
Armour's White Chicken Meats,
24c per can
Armour's Vienna Sausage, Is little
cooked sausage of the Frankfort order,
SC per can
PICKLES.
English Spiced Pickles, sweet or sour.
all varieties; mixed, plain, chow chow,
! white onions and SO on. In self sealing
| glass jars, .lOa per bottle
HEATHERLAND FARM KETCHUP.
! In pint bottles-screw top, 90
FRENCH MUSTARD.
In finished drinking tumblers-13 oun-
oes, 90 each
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-23

Tourists should take
home with them a copy
Of Morris's maine and
it's Scenic Gems. A
handsome book of fine
half-tone engravings, in
Guiding thirty views of
Portland and environ
ments and many glimpses
Of the most picturesque
part of Maine.
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