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The Holly chieftain., 1899-06-16

Thomas Thurman. deputy sheriff of
Troy. No.. says if everyone IN the
United States should discover the
virtue OF De Wits Witch Bazel Salye
for piles, rectal troubles and skin dis
eases. the demand could not be supplied
For sale by Ikelman Bros.
The Holly chieftain., 1899-06-16
$50 California and Return.

Tickets on sale May l6 to is, in
cinsiv-. Final limit, July Is. 1899.
Stop over privileges in each di-
rection. You may GO one wav and
return another. II p. Horst,
Agent, Santa Fe Ronte, Holly,
Colo. will ci,eerfnllv respond TO all
inquiries for information.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-28
ANNUAL CONVERSATIONS.
Portland Medical ciab az Princes
Point, Yarmouth.

The members OF the Portland Medical
club, to the number Of go. went to
Princess Point, Yarmouth, whore they
enjoyed dinner served at the flne new
hotel, Gem Of the Bay.
The following physicians sat ct tables
Doctor A. S. ellison, D.. b. =. Dunn.
DIR. Heating, DR.. Driscoll, DIR. Thomas
Of Yarmouth, DIR. ID. Small, DR.. II.
A. Emery. DIR. GA. Pudor, DIR. Cousins.
DR.. Charles Bray. DR.. e. Il. Holt DIR. @.
W. Foster, DR.. Chss. Hutchinson, DIR. ].
e. McDonoush, Dr. II. II. Brook, DR..
Geo. y. Swasey, DR.. j. D. o'Neil, DIR. II.
M. Nickerson, DR.. N. NJ Marshall, DR..
+. /. Brown, of South Portland, DIR. Gar
diner, DR.. Goodhue, DR.. Keniston Of Var
mouth. ORA. s. Thayer, DR., Rodgers Of
KniRhtville, DIR. John Bowers
Dinner was served At and the party
returned to the city ut ii. 80.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-28
SHOCKED BY LIVE WIRE.
An Electric Lineman Falls From Top
of Pole.

Shortly after two o'clock Tuesday after
noon Mr.. Burnham Jordan, a young
man orabout 90 years Of age, employed
as a lineman for the Westbrook Electric
Light and Power company. while at work
on the top OF one of the oompany's poles
near Arlington street, received a shock
from live wire that caused him to fall
TO the ground.
Jordan had on the rubber mittens
usually worn by the men and in handling
the wires the mitten rolled back so that
the back part of his wrist came in con-
tact with the live wire.
Jordan received such sewers burning
that be lost his hold and fell to the
ground. He received a bad cut on the
forehead and was badly bruised about the
chest. He was taken up and sent to the
Maine General hospital where his injuries
were attended to.
He waszbreathing quite naturally when
sent to the hospital but DIR. Topliff the
attending physician was afraid of inter-
nal injuries. The effects of the burning
will not be as serious as the fall.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-28
OBITUARY.
JAMES PHILLIPS LYMAN.

James Phillips Lyman, youngest son OF
the late Col. $. X. Lyman. died last eve.
ming at his home on Brackett street. after
long Illness which developed into con
sumption. He was a native Of this city
and graduate of the High school, and
was for long time associated with his
father in the ship chandlery business az
clerk and then member Of the firm Of
Lyman, Son s Co.
He has travelled extensively, having
been at one time resident of Leadville,
Col. Mr. Lyman was a. lifelong Demo
crat and an enthusiast in athletic sports,
particularly base ball. He was one Of
the prominent promoters OF the sport in
this city for several years In the SOS.
MIR, Lyman had legion OF friends. all
of whom sincerely mourn his untimely
death. He was member Of the Improved
Order Of Red Men. He was unmarried.
living with his sister, Miss Annie W. Ly-
man.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-28
COEFEE DID IT.

Would Have Been Fatal II Kept Up.
Coffee! II Oh how l did want it after
the nervous strain of public work. Some
thing warm to brace inc up was all the
breakfast l craved, but every time I
drank it. l suffered the dying sensation
that follows 1t with heart futtsriug and
throbbing Of the throat and ears.
had no strength to throw away in
that way, SO decided that hot water must
do for me.
Ons morning came to breakfast In the
home Of some friends in Pueblo, Colo.
just in time to see the Mother pouring
some rich deep yellow coffee into mugs
for the two little boys. One little chap
had thrust his fingers in the mug and
was licking them with such approving
smacks. This opened the way for me to
say, "Are you not afraid of the effects rof
coffee on the little folkss'' The Mother
explained that it was Postum Food Coffee
made at Battle Creek, Michigan, and
remarked, "we think there ia nothing
like it. +" Then she explained how the
new coffee had weaned them away from
the use of the old-fashioned coffee and tea
beca use lit is so wholesome. / drank
1t there for the first time and was de
lighted, not only with the delicious flaw
or. but the after satisfaction it gives.
One day l was speaking with our family
physician's wife about Postum, when hsr
daughter remarked, Eyes, mamma, we
are out Of Postum, and / have used coffee
for the last two MORNINGS and 1t always
brings the tired feeling and troubles my
stomach and bowels, but Postum makes
me feel all right
In one home they served Postum in
such a way that 1t was tasteiess. have
found that Postum boiled sometimes i've
minutes, and sometimes ten. il nothing
more than spoiled water. but when it is
made with two heaping teaspoonfuls for
each cup, and boiled fifteen or twenty
minutes, II becomes tried and proven
/, breakfast favorite. and for refreshment
Fand wholesome nourishment, has no
equal II. NJ. Yates, Goshen, Ind.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-28
oEAlas.

In this city, June 81. Carrie L., daughter OF
John and Eunice Jewett. and wife OF Guy e.
Robinson, aged 81 years, month.
Funeral services Thursday az D.. m. at her
late residence. "a West street. Members OF
Pine Cone Lodge, U. o. I |. o. H.. are requested
to attend. Lodge services viii be held.
In this city. June ~, James p. Lyman. aged
46 years, mouths
AT Peaks Island, June &c John F. Totman.
AIRED 81 years, months, ~ days
Funeral services Wednesday at e. 80 d M at
No. 10S Federal street.
In Scafb0Fo. June 26. Mrs. Susan E.. wife OF
s. l. PumIner. aged 80 years, 4 months, "a days.
lFuperal services Thursday at p. M. at her
late residence. Scarboro.
In Gorham. June 20, Mrs. Abby f. Blake,
aged SO years, months, days.
In Standtsh. June 20 Mahitable j. Elwell.
aged 81 years, months. "a days.
In Boston. Mass, June 20, Martha W.. wife of
A. II. Hayes.
Funeral services at the residence OF Lewis p.
POmeroy. farmouthyille. Me-, Wednesday at 8
+. m.
In Dover. June 10, Mrs. Mary Jane McCul-
Tough. aged 10 years.
In South Berwick. June 49, Augustus VIII
llams. aged 80 years.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-28
WILL TRY NEW STREET LAMP.

The committee On lights met yesterday
afternoon and approved bills. A com.
munication was received from the Wells
bach Street Lighting company, which
STATED that the company in order to de-
monstrate the superiority Of their system
of street lighting to any other. would
put in 10 of their street lights In any part
of the city which the light committee
might designate. free of cost. The com
papy claims that 1t can furnish more
brilliant illumination at much less cost
than any other company In the country.
They claim that the WelsbAch street
lights are as brilliant as one arc light.
The committee voted to experiment with
the Welsbach system under these condi-
tious and viii put in one of these lights
between High and State streets. The
electric lights In that vicinity will be
shut of during the test of the Welsbaoh
lights. Other lights may be placed about
Monument square. The committee also
decided to light the lamps about the Sold
les Monument during the summer season
to make Monument square more attrac-
tive. The COMMITTEES will make an in
spection OF tbs street lighting Friday eve
ming.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-28
MUNICIPAL MATTERS.

Yesterday morning the public schools
committee. accompanied by Fire Chief
Eldridge, Superintendent of Schools I4oid
and superintendent OF School Buildings
Bradley, went on a tour of inspection
of the Munjoy hill school houses and the
engine house on the hin. This afternoon
the committee will inspect the Dserine
school houses. AS far as can be learned
no school house repairs which are not
demanded by rigid necessity viii be made
this yea. a.
Yesterday was begun the construction
Of the Wharf and Burnham street sewer.
Other street department. work to be taken
up this week is the relaying of portion
of the sidewalks on Monument square
and the grading Of Portland street bs-
tween Weymouth and st. Johns streets.
During the present week the work OF
the City Diet mission Ia under the super
intendenoy of the Church of the Messiah,
Misses Chase and Sargent directing.
The mission now has go patients, de-
crease OF nine since last week. After this
week the diet rooms will be closed for
the summer months.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-28
GOVERNOR AND OoUNCIL.

Augusta, june 27.--The governor and
council today Issued the certificate ,o
election to Hon. Charles K. Llttletield
of Rockland, as the representative tS
Congress from the second Maine district
Little field Is plurality was 1855.
A pardon was granted Jacob Goldberg
from the Auburn jail.
Charles Morgan Wallace and Rufus
BrowE wers given leave to withdraw
their petitions for pardon.
The petition for pardon of Charles L.
Beal, who IL serving life sentence fol
murder in the first degree, was assigned
for hearing Thursday, July ID, at 10 a.
made.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-28
UNKNOWN MAN KILLED.
Yves struck BY Outward Bound r.s-
senser Train Of Grand TrunM.

| An outward bound passenger train ON
the Grand Trunk struck an unknown
man near East Deering stock yards yes.
terday afternoon about O'Clock, killing
him instantly How the man came to
be on the track could not be learned yes
terday rs the engineer and fireman Of tho
train which hit him had not returned to
the city and very few people witnessed
the accident. Both of the mans legs
were broken. the left arm was broken and
the back Of his head smashed in. He
was dead when picked MP alongside the
track Coroner Perry was notified and
will investigate the case today. The
body was carried to Rich's undertaking
rooms on Exchange street, but had not
been identified up 20 late hour last
night.
The man was well dressed, in fact every
article of clothing he wore was brand
new. He was between the age Of So and
~ years. with high forehead. large nose.
sandy moustache, brown hair and blue
eyes Two OF his front teUth were gone,
but whether they were knocked out when
be was struck by the engine or not could
not be told. He was about feet 10
inches tall, and weighed about 175
pounds. His hands wers oily and be-
grfrnfheu with dlrt. and he bore the ap-
pearsnce Of well-to-do machlnist He
wore . new yacltrgH, Of Ilne, pur-
chased at Foster, Avery a. Co.'s In this
city, a new pair of black trousers, black
shirt with white stripe and a black can
vas jumper, all of which were new. His
understanding was also new an had not
been worn but day or two at the most.
There were no marks on the body by
which it could be identified. neither was
there any paper or other articles found
about him which would lead to identia-
cation.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-28
MARRIAGES.

In Casco. June 6, by Rev. b. n. Penwaden,
Edward Lord If Naples and Miss Addie NJ.
Holden OF Otlsheld.
In Waterville. June 81. Charles c. Ballard
and Miss Laura b, Bickford.
In Bangor, june II. louis s. Farnham and
Miss ADELE 4. Wilson; Howard #. Wetnore an
Miss Annie r. Hutchinson.
In Brewer june II, Frederick j. Badershall
of Orrington and Maud x. Rldeout, Bucksport.
In corinth, June 81. Fred c. Doliver of Ken.
duskeag and Miss Bertha j. Jenness of Corluth
Al Bailey's Island, June 20. James Berry and
Vida Leeman.
In Kenduskeag. june ~ Geo. II. Pettengili
and Mrs. Emma Lane, both OF Brewer.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-28
THE COURTS.
MUNICIPAL COURT.

Recorder Whelden presiding. At yes
terday's OWL session was tried the action
of Edgar o. Hawkes. VS.. Percy E. Sim,
mons, both of Portland, Seidsrs s Chase
for tho plaintiff; Augustus 4. Moulton,
for the DEFENSE 1t was an, action of as-
sampsit to recover half of the expense Of
building division fence between their
adjoining lots. the plaintiff claiming
that the defendent Instructed him 20
build the fence and he would bear half OF
the expense. This the defense denied and
als' denied any participation In the
building of the fence. alleging it to be
merely the unauthorized act of the plain
tiff. Judgment was rendered for the
plaintiff in the sum OF $14.45.
o. S. DISTRICT COURT.
Yesterday petition in bankruptcy was
filed by James II. Hamilton of Saco.
Judge Webb Is in Boston and there will
be no sessions of the court until Friday.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-28
REAL EsTA re TRANSFERS.

The following transfers of real estate
have been recorded at the Cumberland
county registry of deeds:
Phileha E. Gates of Harrison to George
W. Roes of Harrison for 81. a lot of lind
In Harrison in the village cemetery.
David Il. Murdoch of Portland to the
Hawkes. Brick Works of Westb rock, for
II, lot OF woodland in Westbrook on the
public road from Saccarappa to Scarboro,
containing 30 IA acres and "a square
rods.
Charles b. Dalton of Portland to Lizzie
y. Martin OF Portland, for 81, lot of
land and buildings on the easterly side of
Thomas street In what was formerly the
city OF DeerinR. now Portland.
Alonzo q. ID. Frank OF Gray TO Char
idtte :. Frank of Gray, for 81, lot Of
land in Gray.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-28
JOHN F. ToTMAN.

Mr.. John +. Totman of this city died
Monday night at Peaks island, aged 81
years. 2 months and 81 days. He was a
son of the late Captain Horace Totmsn.
He had wife, two daughters, Mrs
Scott Sterling OF Peaks island and Mrs.
Edward Davis of this city, and three
sisters, Mrs. Littleteld, Mrs. Warren and
Mrs. Jackson. He was i'll only thres
days with Bright's disease. He served in
the war Of the rebellion in the 18th Maine
and was wounded at Bull Run. He was
member Of Thatcher post, G. A. II. He
will be buried from No los Federal street
tomorrow.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-28
Rum SAVED HIS LIEE.

Saco, June ga few days ago in the
York boarding block at SaCo, Donald Nc
Auley, York weaver, attempted suicide
by taking dose of Paris green. The
physician says that the quantity of alco.
holic stimula 1t in the victim stomach
counteracted the effects of the poison to
such degree as to materially assist in
saving his life.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-28
FUNERAL OF ELIJAH TUrTr,E.

The funeral of Elijah futile took place
from his late home at the corner of Fed
eral and Pearl streets at two O'Clock
yesterday afternoon. Rev. William S.
Ayres, pastor of the First Baptist church,
conducted the services, delivering touch
ing eulogy on the character and worth Of
the deceased Interment was at Ever
green.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-28

Last evening there was presented Ne a
curtain raiser the great balcony scene
from Shakespeare's beautiful play of
Romeo and Juliet 1t is really refresh
ing in these days of farce comedy, society
plays and melo drama to see something
that is worthy of the name of play.
Mr.. Craig was particularly tgood as
Romeo. He spoke his lines correctly and
distinctly and looked the very Romeo
that Shakespeare intended he should be.
Miss Stones juliet was charming bit
of work. These two plays, produced
as they are IN the elaborate manner
Usual at the Gem, will be- sure to pack
the house for the rest of the week.
Tickets are on sale at the Casco Bay
office, Custom house wharf.
KOTzSCHMAR JUBILEE.
Some time ago the idea OF public de-
monstration in honor of MIR. KotEschmar.
which had originated in the mind of one
of the leading vocal teachers, was made
public to the musicians Of Portland.
That idea aroused an enthusiasm which,
like a spark among combustibles, began
at once to spread and Is still spreading in
every direction with strong indications
that it will reach unsurpassed feryor by
the night of June s0th. Seats now on
sale at Cressey, Jones & Aliens. Half
fare on the railroads to all holding jubilee
tickets. Railroad tickets good to return
July 1st.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-28

Scald head is an eczema OF the scalp
very severe sometimes, but it can be
cured. Deans Ointment. quick and
permanent In Its results. At amy drug
store, 80 cents
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-28
SELECT YOUR PARTNERS

for first dance Of the season at the
new hall in the Gem theatre building. on
Friday evening. Dancing from 8. 80 to
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-28
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
MoCuLLuM,s THEArRE.

McCuilum' s theatre is hound to grow in
popularity this week, for the entertain
ment there is giving the best satisfaction.
The success Of the talented company in
farce comedy Is no less pronounced than
it was in the more serious dramas Of the
past two weeks, and the versatility of
the different members is the talk Of the
town in amusement circles. A funnier
comedy than "Three Hats has never
been seen here and q continual roar Of
laughter marks the performance from
sthesrisc 20 the fallfof the curtain. yari-
sety isseiven to the entertainment In the
'tsrnssof delightful little oomedietta in
stvostsnes entitled 'Sweethearts. ''ifn the
slittfsplay Miss Lsigh and Mr.. Wright al :
peArato especially good advantage.
The sale of seats for this week is the
largest of the season. They ara on sale
at Sawyer's store, Monument square.
RIvERToN PARK.
The New York speciality company has
smet the expectations of the patrons Of
kRiverton Park, and the programme pre-.
Scented by this combination is even bet I.
tier than the one offered year ago by
the same company. There are several old
faces among the members. presenting
new acts this season, so the show is en-
tirely new and contains several novelties
that are new to this city. Janelle. the
accomplished and daring slack wire artist,
offers speciality that is.most interest
ang. His feats in balancing and,sjuggling
are the best ever seen in this city. Har-
~ }. Howard Is pleasing vocalist and
his songs. are sure to prove popular be-
fore the week is over. Every song is
beautifully Illustrated by Prof Norris,
and the whole act is refined and enter
tanning.
T5E GEAT rur rpr,t
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-28
WILLIAM b. NEWELL.

Lewiston, June 27.--William B. Newell
died after an illness Of several months, at
his home In Durham. Saturday evening.
June "a. MIR. Newell was the eldest SON
Of the Rev. David and Jane Newell, and
was born in Portland May II, 1897. He
removed to Durham some over forty
years ago. during more than thirty five
of which he had occupied the farm at
West Durham where his death occurred
He was married to Susannah x. Weeks,
June 10. 1850, who survives him. as well
as their two children, ex-Mayor William
II. Newell of Lewiston and Ida E. Newell
of Durham. He held several town off COS
In Durham and was one of the most
monument citizens of tha town
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-28
THE GEM THEATRE.

There was a fine audience at the Gem
last evening and there. was no dissent
from the opinion that the Guv'nor was
thoroughly enjoyable entertainment.
The story of the Guy'nor is very
amusing one. The piece is running over
with fun and everybody should see it.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-28
AARON CApEN.

Kinso, June 27.-Aaron Capen, well
known to spcrtsmsn as proprietor of the
Deer Island house is dead. He was rs
years OF age. His place for the past nifty
years has been favorlte resort among
many of the visitors to this region. MIR.
Capen's death was due to an attack of
grin
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-28
STANDARD CLOTHING CO.,

manufacturers ard Promoters of rashicuabie PER-
feet Fitting Clothing for Men Boys-Operators O
80 sforcs-Lnrgest wholesale Retail Dealers I'm
Americal
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-28
BENJAMIN W. RoBBINs.

Biddeford. June ga despatch from
Boston announces the sudden death of
Benjamin W. Robbins. former provis-
ion dealer of Blddeford. He leaves a
widow.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-09-01
III OTHER LANDS

~ the rock OF Gibraltar there are
7c miles of tunnels.
Twenty varieties OF the lemon
grow in Italy; i'm France. II.
Russian soldiers are supplied with
haudkcrchleis 40 the expense Of the
government
Prussia has only 1000 persons who
have incomes of more than $500 a
year.
The MeNican government coins un
average of S25,0o0.o00 % year iu silver.
gold and copper.
It has been calculated that the cost
Of muddy day in London is something
like $4,000.
The Moors Of Arabia and Spain were
the first TO display coiorod globes in
chemists windows.
The price of medicine in Prussia is
regulated by the state, new price list
being published every year.
Fully 100000 domestic animals, vale
ued ot e1.2o0,000, are annually de-
voured by the wolves in Russia.
Slaughter houses where dogs are pre-
pared for human consumption exist in
various townsin Germany
a wealthy Chinaman is rarely seen
ia the street with his wife, and never
rides in the same carriage with her.
snipo are scarce in Germany They
cost SLIP apiece in The market, and Siz5
apiece 10 amateur hunters. Atany rate
10 is known that 100 amateur hunters
spent $500 last year near Munster,
baeging altogether 90 birds.
The Indian empire is TO be we'll rep
resented at The Paris exhibition Of 1900.
The stalls of Kashmir, Baroda. Mysorc,
Jeypm, uyderabad and Gwalior arc
sending specimens of artistic ware and
articles of native workmanship of AL
descriuti0us.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-09-01
OF INTEREST TO WOMEN.

There are $500 women printers I'm
England.
The hcalthiest occupations In the
world for women are Bookkeeping aud
flower raising.
Russia has 90 women who have de-
voted themselves to pharmacy, and
Germany has more than 100.
Mrs Henry sicgcl wife Of the New
York and Chicago merchant, has grad
uated in law from the New York uni-
yersity.
Last year gl women physicians re-
ceived public appointments in England.
In the same year A. female students Of
medicine were matricuiated in London.
Indy Cook d. Co. have gone into the
stock broking business in London, the
motto of the firm being: "Never sell
what You haven't got; buy at the low
est figure; be satisfied with quick re-
turns and small profits
The queen of England and the car
of Russia own beautiful typewriters Of
white enamel and gold, with keys of
ivory. The queen regent of Spain is
said TO use one for her correspondence.
IN so ceremonious O court as that of
Spain. where phrases are long and
wdghty, IT must be a welcome labor
saver.