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The Portland daily press., 1899-02-07
HARsoR NOTES.
Items Of Interest Picked Up Along the
water Front.

Four square-rigged ships are lying In
the stream ready to ssil for foreign
ports with large cargoes Of lumber.
Rather nm unusual sight
Capt. Montgomery of the barkentine
Nellie NJ. Shade. has completed repairs at
Central wharf and has taken his ship
10 the South Portland shore, where be
way The steamer Ocean View and
schooner G. J. Willard are at present ice-
bound ON tho railway.
The Italian bark peppina NJ. Capt.
Cafiero. sailed from Norfolk, Va. October
10. for Trepani, at which port she arrived
December 9. She took on cargo Of salt
for Portland and sailed, being reported
as passing Gibraltar January %. 1t
may be two or even three months before
she arrives.
The Georgian was the only steamship
at the Grand Trunk wharves yesterday
morning. Others will soon be here, how
ever. The Merrimac has been out IA
days and the Sarmatian and Iona II days
each.
One OF the mud scows used by the Nc
Donald Dredging company has been
made over into repair shop and is kept
moored to the diggers now at wofk near
the South Portland shore. A house was
built on 1t and Is used for blacksmith
shop. This obviates going to the Port
land Company's wharf for every petty
breakdown.
The steamer Manhattan brought good
freight from New York Sunday. AL
ready many bicycles are coming through
for the retail deslers throughout the
state. A number of the whesls were In
the freight shed yesterday equipped with
twisted nickel spokes Ttis is something
new and tbs effect is quite pretty.
The tramp steamer Cacouna is due
here today. She left Louisburg,iC. b.,
Saturday with cargo of coal for the
Grand Trunk. 1t will be discharged ON
to the cars and shipped by rail to Mont
real
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-07
A SURE CURE FOR ASTHMA.
DR.. Minkler's Was the Wor. /.
Case of Asthma on Record.
He Tells Of His Wonderful Cure
BY DIR. Greene's Nervura.

DIR. ]. w. Minkler, of Bath, N. H.,
says:
81 had the asthma the worst Of any
man ever heard of that lived. was so
bad off I did not expect to live. 1t would
come upon me suddenly, in the midst of
conversation and stop me instantly, as
quickly as though / had dropped dead.
Sometimes ! would be taken with
strangling in bed, and had window
fixed so that could touch a spring and
throw 1t open quickly to put my head out
TO breathe. One day friend asked me
to try DIR. Grcene's Nervura blood and
nerve remedy. did so and it helped me.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-07
IN MEMORY OF CAPT. PEARL $.
SPEAR.


Very Interesting services were held sur
day at the Bethel church, in connection
with the recent death of Capt Pearl 5.
Spear. For nearly twenty years he had
the care of the Sailors Reading room at
the Bethel, and occasional communica-
the PRESS over the signature 1.-THE Old
Sailor ugs
On account of growing infrmity. he
Withdrew from his loved work two years
ago. He was born sailor, following
the sea from boyhood, and led "A re.
markabIy varied and eventful life He
was superior navigator; was man of
much intelligence, which often surprised
those who made his acquaintance. He
had pronounced opinions and was always
a staunch Republican. He was the citi =
zen who was carried ION stretcher to
vote for Pres. Garfield being disabled by
an accident, and the Argus stated that
TO save the elections.
Through the long period OF his inter
course with sailors at the Bethel he made
many friends who remember him with
interest Being engaged in this service
his last days were eininently his best
days and by his many admirable traits of
christian character he endesred himself
to the Bethel people.
Had hs lived till Washington birthday
he would have oeen IS years of age.
He leaves here four sons, also two
daughters. one of the latter being In
South Carolina, the other in this city,
with whom he resided at the time of his
death.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-07
MAINE LIFE UNDERW RITERS'
ASSOCIATION.

Tie annual meeting of the above asso
citation was held yesterday afternoon at
the office of the Mutual Life Insurance
company. The following officers were
elected for the ensuing year:
President-J. W. Fitzpatrick.
First Vice President-James Sinkison.
second Vice President--G n. Barney.
Seeretary-J. NJ. Gooding.
Treasurer-I. Putnam Stevena
Executive Committee-C. h. Peterson,
@ nj. Barney. c. +. Dunlap, 1. A.
Hayes, NJ. A. Jewell
legislative Com nittse-h. L. Sheppard
I NJ, Fitzpatrick, J. Putnam Stevens,
i If, Gooding, A. l. Talbot
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-07
HAS NOT WITHDRAWN.
Mr.. johnson Says lie IL In the Alder
mamie Contest 60 stay.

The report was givep' out yesterday that
Councilman Fred II. johnson had decided
to withdraw from the aldermaaic con-
test In Ward In favor of Mr.. Pine
MIR. johnson authorizes the PRESS 20
deny this report. He says he Is In the
fight to stay and means to stay until the
end. HE says the report of his withdrawal
was given out by some of his opponents
who thought IL would injure him.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-07
.TooK POOR DEBTORS OATH.

William Stinohleld of Augusta, Ida
Cole OF Chelsea, Willis b. Haines of Free
man and Charles Leard of West Freeman,
were before United States COMMISSIONS
bradley yesterday noon and took the poor
debtors oath. These parties had all been
serving sentences of thirty days liz jail
and 500 fine in the United States District
but were yesterday discharged.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-07
DEMOCRATIC CITY COMMITTEE

The regular monthly mesting of the
Democratic city committee will be held at
the headquarters. corner of Exchange and
Middle streets, this evening". The Deer
ing city committee has been invited to at
tend the meeting. At this meeting the
plans for the municipal campaign will
be discussed.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-07
NOTICE.

wish to inform my friends and the
public generally, that / have opened an
office at AZ l-2 Exchange st. for the
transaction of Fire Insurance business
and would respectfully solicit share OF
your business First Glass Companies.
r.. CUTLER LIBBY,
feb1lw~ AZ 1-2 ExchapSe ot.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-07
Do You Know

THAT The United States Government will not buy baking
powders containing alum? Bids of alum powders
are not even considered.
THAT The Government buys only baking powder de of
cream of tartar?
THAT Cleveands baking powder is sold to the Govern
regularly because it is pure cream of tartar
powder and has stood every test!
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-07
THE MUNICIPAL COURT.


BEFORE JUDGE ROBINSON.
Monday There were four cases be fore
the Municipal court this morning; all for
intoxication. James Curran was fined So
and costs, Frank IL. Lannan IS and costs,
Mary f. Currsn sentenced to ninety day s
aud James IL. McCabe WAS given ninety
days.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-07

continued using it. and after taking two
bottles was completely cured. and have
had no return of 1t since. Ten thousand
dollars would not tempt me TO return
to the condition / was in before taking
DR.. Greene's Nervura, if could get.no
more of that wonderful medicine. 1t
saved mylife, and don't know how it is
possible for mortal man to give a stronger
testimonial than this. will gladly answer
any questions regarding my case. ! am
satisfied that DIR. Greene's Nervura is the
most remarkable medicine in existence"
DIR. Greene, "a Temple Place, Boston,
Mass. can be consulted at any time with
out charge in regard to any case, either
personally or by letter.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-07
PORTLAND WIDOWS WOOD SOCIETY.
Special NGeet1ng.

Notice is hereby given Of a special meeting
of the Portland Widows Wood Society to be
held at the rooms of the Society In the City
Building on Thursday. February 2Sd, A. D.,
1899 at $50 o'clock in the evening. Business OF
importance Is to be considered.
X. c. BRADFORD, Secretary.
Portland, Me-, teb. d, 1893. febIdta
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-07
STRUCK BY A TRAIN.

Foxcroft, February q. The lifeless
body of man was discovered near Shir-
ley by railroad section men this morning
1t was lying few feet from the railway
track and tore hrui 'es on the face and
shoulder II is thought he was struck
by special freight train on Sunday eve
ming. The body has not been identified.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-07

was for number Of years unanimously
chosen as school agent in the graded
school district of Norway Village Corpo-
ration.
u. W. YER RILI.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-07
BOWLING ATTY. M. c. A

Team No. 3 defeated team No. 2 in
the Y. NJ. c. A. bowling tournament
last night Score:
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-07

Dr. Bulls Cough syrup II necessity
,yhare there are children. 1t cures Group and
Manning eoueh without fall. Price 2oc.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-07
MAINE PENSIONS.

Washington. February 1.-THE follow
ing PENSION changes II sultiDg from the
issue of January % are announced for
Matte:
RESTORATION, AND INCREASE.
Dayii W. Mosely, Marlboro, S. to Si7.
INCREASE.
Charles d. Jordan, Denmark. SIG TO
ga.
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House Vermin.

To the housekeeper, whose daily life
Is conflict with Satan and SIM" as
embodied in the encroachment Of vari-
Gus species of vermin in the kitchen
and servants room, this warning of
practical architect to women anticipa-
ting building will be both timely and
helpful. 1.-THE woodwork" he says, "in
kitchens, bath rooms and servants
quarters should be reduced to mini
num-" 1t is rank heresy using wains-
coting in the kitchen. Tiled walls and
floors are most beautiful and appro-
pirate, but, If too expensive, use hard
plaster and paint. Even wash boards,
with a careless servants proclivities,
become the hiding and breeding places
Of vermin. Small holdings also are
Objectionable, and all woodwork should
be reduced to the simplest forms. In
the hospitals of to-day there Is no ques-
ton as to doing away with every pos
sible lurking place for infectious germs,
but no one thinks of the kitchen, which
we have ever with u.s."
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-07-13

was white duck the scrollings of black
cord on the skirt corresponding with that
on the bodice. The waistcoat front of
white muslin was stitched in all-over
scrolls with black, the sleeves matching
The yoke extended TO point at the waist
and was white lawn with tucks stitched
down with black. This same skirt will
be excellent wear with o shirt waist. yet
the gown as shown is quite as dressy as
anything one could reasonably expect
from its materials.
Crash is almost ideal wear for summer,
and in common with other inexpensive
weaves is this year made up deliberately.
Last years fancy for trimming one sort
of wash goods with another still holds,
and crash benefits by the practice. The
most fashionable trimming for II Is white
pique. which is seen nowadays even on
cloth, where II does not seem out Of place
as one might think. The crash dress in
this picture was the last Of the three.
Both bodice and skirt had overlapping
bands OF the piqne, aad with the inevita-
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-07-13

coed that of extremely low cut.outs te

coed that Of extremely low cut-outs to
evening gowns. In this specification the
gown sketched here was not immoderate.
1t was a green and white striped or
candle, with yoke of wash renaissance.
Its trick of carrying the top ruffles of the
bodice under the arm was clever one.
1t is always a difficult matter to fit q
summer gown well under the arms, be-
cause it will not do to have it cut too
closely.
Where the figure spreads upward nat
urally and gracefully becoming empha-
sis may be given TO the fact in the dispo-
sition Of the fat trimmings so popular
now. The second of these pictured
dresses will point this. 1t was found in
pique Of white ground and blue raised
dots, and was trimmed with bands of en-
broidered lawn The collar revers OF
lawn embroidered in blue to match the
bands, showed dicky of tucked white
lawn. Such gowns of dotted pique are
very pretty and useful, and are made up
as carefully and as deliberately as silk.
This years fashions give general and
strong Endorsement for the gown compos-
ed Of skirt and bodice definitely harmon
izing. The princess and polonaise also
prevail, so that a costume with contrast
ing bodice is not a wise selection. To be
sure, women wear pique skirts and con-
trasting shirt waists or a crash or denim
skirt and short waists that do match, but
it is just as well to have a bodice made
to go with the skirt that you intend for
wear with shirt waists. Nor is there the
slightest need in such planning of being
confined to absolute severity. The next
gown Of those shown here suggests the
possibilities in this direction. Its goods
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About Wheat Bread.


The so-called wheaton bread diet has
received considerable attention from
scientists recently and the great good
that was to follow from the excessive
use Of whole wheat bread is not with
out its drawbacks. According to recent
Investigators, the whole wheat bread
contains, along with its highly nutri-
tious matter, large quantity Of earthly
matter which acts unfavorably upon
persons advanced In years. An Excess
sive use of such bread consequently in
duces rheumatism, paralysis, asthma,
locomotor ataxia and even diseases of
the brain. Thus the average person
finds himself placed between two evils.
His only escape seems to be to go back
to the good old way of eating a mixed
diet, avoiding extremes in everything.
A little intelligent care in avoiding too
much starchy food will suffice for the
average person, and In the majority Of
cases will produce better health than
an exclusive diet of some one thing.
Such a diet should be adopted only
upon the recommendation of a ply
sician. At least that is the conclusion
of recent scientific discussions Of the
subject of dietary reform.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-07-13
Dairy Wisd ON.

Never churn in q cold room.
Do not fill the churn more than one
third full.
1t has frequently been found when
least expected that quantities Of butter
fat Is lost in the buttermilk.
If the cream Is not stirred frequently
and thoroughly, 1t will not ripep even
ly, consequently the churning cannot
be thorough
Be sure the temperature Of the cream
is right, which should be from 65 to 20
degrees, according to the condition of
the cream. sr a, 4,
Test the skimmilk and buttermilk,
not once, but frequently, and, by close
study conditions can be controlled that
there will be no loss.
A dairyman can suffer severe loss In
this way-enough or more perhaps
than to pay for the services of a COM
petent assistant in the business.
In some conditions it might q ripen
more rapidly near the sides of the oan
or vat, in others near the middle, so II
must be stirred several times day.
If you find that you are losing hutter
fat in the skimmilk or ,buttermfllS, or
both, then there Is a big fault in the
way you are handling your milk, and
don't rest until you find where it is.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-07-13
BIKE CYCLOMeTER WATCH.
Instrument that Records the Time a.
Well as the Distance Covered.

Instr ument that Records the Time a.
Well az the Distance Covered.
Another invention for the wheelman
Is the combined cyclometer and watch.
1t is so constructed that time and dis
lance are both Indicated on the same
dial. For this purpose the cyclometer
is secured to the front Of the watch or
Is made integral Herewith, and the
arbor Of the mile-hand of the cyclom-
eter Is made hollow to receive the ar
bors Of the hour and minute hands Of
the watch, which latter arbors are
made sufficiently long to extend
through the arbor of the mile-hand
and to project from the face or dial Of
the cyclometer. Thus when the hour
and minute hands are In position they
revolve In front of the said face or dial,
which, in addition to having the cy-
clometer indications, is marked with d.
visions like the dial of an ordinary
watch to indicate time.
The instrument may be attached to
any suitable part of the cycle, but pre-
ferably to the handlebar, so that 1t can
be always seen clearly by the rider.
The cyclometer is driven by flexible
and adjustable shaft from starwheel
near the hub of one Of the bicycle
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-07-13

BILE yoke Of white -tiny frills Of mum, this
time-the speci6cations ars complete.
The round waist IL very pretty. and
women have learned 10 dip the belt to
narrow the bodice fullness and to dip the
back SO that the round Of the waist APP
pears tiny and the torso Is much length
ened All this, when height Is restored
by q train, Is good, but II needs a hand
some figure. The average woman looks
better In gown that allows straight
line from the bust to below the waist, and
jackets cut round and short at the back,
with fronts extended in a pair of pointed
tabs, are very becoming because they
meet this requirement. Then SO many Of
the other sorts OF suits are worn-many
Of them by women to whom they are not
well suited-that such jacket 10 sure to
distinguish its wearer. The suit Of this
order that the artist shows In the next IL
iustration was In electric blue poplin. The
trimming Of its skirt suggested the polo
naise lines at the sides, while at the back
the severity of the hip At was modified
by the application of further fat bands.
White ribbon slipped under black net was
used for the banding. The inside Of such
jacket tabs are preferably trimmed to cor
respond with the outside. The front Of
white null was set on fat yoke Of white
silk. A gown Of this sort is suitable for
the street in town or at any seaside re-
sort, will be all right for an afternoon at
a country club and is entirely suitable for
driving, though the woman who handles
the reins would better have something
more horsey.
Any woman who gets the idea that a
dress Of cheap material cannot be so made
as to be pretty, and young women get
such ideas at times, makes a mistake.
Look at the middle one of these three
dresses, know that it was in print Of
shell pink ground and darker pink figures,
with all-over wash lace for trimming, and
understand how complete that mistake is.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-07-13

Lace of sorts suitable for such use comes
ridiculously cheap, and the pink muslin
for sash, yoke and frills was all the other
trimming needed. The costume remain
ing is illustrative Of to-days form of the
fancy waist and plain skirt get-up, the
skirt being double but free of trimming.
the bodice ornate with lace velvet ribbon
and tucking. Gray sacking was the dress
material. Au-over lace is used great
deal in cut and applied shaped pieces. A
bodice belt of such lace, narrow at the
back and shaped at the sides, will give
jacket outline to a bodice, creating the
little dip below the waist that is SO be-
coming, and yet will not add severity.
Black ribbon velvet is great deal used
on wash dresses. Double skirts are not
as popular as it seemed they were
going to be, but this one is among the
popular designs. The underskirt extend
ed only a little above the shortest point
of the overdress and was set on q sham
skirt of thin lawn.
CoDyrIght, 1900
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-07-13
EACH A DISTINCT TYPE OF SUMMER DRESSING.

No one could detect a muscle of his
face move during the laughable dda-
logues, and the changes Of voice seem.
ed marvellous.
On retiring the applause was deafen--
Ing, and the ventroiloquist had to re-.
turn again and again to thank the audi
ence for their appreciation.
A couple Of minutes or so after, when
the audience were talking among them
selves as TO how II was done, they were
thunderstruck to see the three figures
get up from the chairs and walk of the
stage also; but on realizing how COM
pletely they had been sold the laugh
ter was uproarious. The professor had
got three of his friends to take the
place Of his usual lay figurep for that
night only.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-07-13

Some farmers imagine a spraying
outfit Is expensive, when in fact all
that need be bought Is a force pump
with half-inch hose to reach up into the
tree, and a Vermorel or other spray
nozzle. Place the pump In barrel Of
the mixture. load 1t into a wagon and
begin to spray. For reaching tall trees,
raise the hose by a piece Of bamboo
pole fastened on near the nozzle. More
work can be done with two lines Of
hose with a man to handle each line.
High trees can be better sprayed If a
four-foot platform Is placed in the
wagon. A fine mist Is better than
coarse spray. Try to reach the under
side Of the leaves. The tree must be
wet all over, not soaked, but every part
reached in a careful manner. Spray in
fair weather. Fairly good work on n
small scale can be done with the small
garden pump with long hose. This is
the cheapest outfit, costing only about
So. Several good pumps especially for
spraying are made and advertised.
Either outfit with extra long hose is
good for spraying potatoes. Use paris
green in the same mixture If beetles are
present. For early blight, spray when
vines are two-thirds grown and repeat
in two weeks. For late blight. spray
in middle of June. In middle Of July
and in middle of August.-Orange Judd
Farmer.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-07-13
Uses of Salt.

Salt dissolved in alcohol will remove
grease spots from cloth.
Salt in the whitewash will make it
stick better.
Brass work can be kept beautifully
bright by occasionally rubbing with
salt and vinegar
To clean willow furniture. use salt
and water. Apply 1t with a nall
brush, scrub well and dry thoroughly.
When you give your cellar its spring
cleaning, add little copperas water
and salt to the whitewash. Ai
Sprinkling salt on the tops and at
the bottoms of garden walls is said to
keep snails from climbing up or down.
For relief from heartburn or dys-
pepsia, drink a little cold water In
which has been dissolved teaspoonfui
Of salt
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-07-13
Time to cut Timothy.

The pollen from timothy blossoms Is
very irritating to horses when 1t is cut
in this stage. Hence the grass is left
until the seed has formed, by which
time the stalk becomes dry and Of lit
tie feeding value. The very best timo-
thy hay for horses is made when this
grass begins to send up its seed stalk.
But 1t has not the weight or substance
that a later cutting will give. This Is
one reason why timothy hay needs SO
much grain to be fed with it to make
1t good feed for horses.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-07-13
A Perfect Performance.

At variety entertainment, given In
aid of popular institution, one of the
turns was ventriloquist. AS this
gentleman was recognized as one Of the
eleverest members Of his profession,
his appearance was looked forward to
with much interest.
At hast it came. The stage attendants
carried on to the stage three dressed
figures, seated In chairs, as usual. The
professor followed, and then went
through an astonishing performance.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-07-13
Americas First EIectric Road.

The first electric railroad operated in
America was constructed and first run
successfully in Baltimore. This was the
suburban line between the city and
the village of Hampton. On Aug. 10,
1885, successful trial trips were made
the cars being drawn by Daft motor,
the invention of Professor Leo Daft. OF
Jersey City, n. j. Three days later
two Daft motors We're in regular SER
vice, and with an ordinary horse car
attached, filed with passengers. made
a round trip of four miles In less than
twenty-five minutes. A third rail was
placed between the car tracks. ea