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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-06-21

l.. D. Beall, Esq, went to Nor
gantown, w. Va. to-day and will
spend Sunday at that place with
friends. He started out in the cool
of the morning awheel to ride
through The roads are in excel
lent condition for cycling and the
weather is just the right kind for
an enthusiastic wheelman. Mr..
Beall took the Fairchance road and
went via Haydentown and Ices fer
ry on the Cheat. This is little the
longest road to Morgantown but it
is far the best.-News Standard.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-06-21


was magnificent production and
the large audience enjoyed it to the
limit.
THE preparations for the great
street fair to be held in Wheeling next
week by the Elks are we'll along.
Arches have been built and a midway
900 feet long. The lines of beautiful
shade trees along thestreets used, with
arc lights judiciously distributed
will make the night scenes very beau
tiful. The affair is attracting the at
tention of people from several of the
neighboring states and will be great
affair.
THE West Virginia u Pittsburg
railroad is to be sold this month.
1t is understood that the B. q O.
will buy it, and by making connec-
tions with the c. u 0. by extending
the road from Camden onGauley,
will make trunk line from Pitts
burg to Newport News. Engineers
are already at work on the West
Virginia d Pittsburg making sur
veys and measurements preparatory
to lessening the grades and curves
ONE of the most amusing features
of our court was a dog case. The
dog had been killed by neighbol
and concealed. The owner made
search and found a small handful
Of the dogs hair and a tooth, which
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-06-21

Miss Lillian Hackney, a teacher
at Marshall college, Huntington,
Miss Blanche Hackney and Miss
Matte Daft were in the city Satur-
day night on their way to theiI
homes at Morgantown.-Parkers-
burg Sentinel
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-06-21

d. G. Reay who is the assistant tc
the Clerk of the Supreme Court was
at home in Granville few days last
week. He has gone back To Wheeling
where the court is in session. When
it adjourns on the twenty fifth he will
come back home for another short
stay.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-23
GORHAM.

A bolt of lightning struck two tree
directly In front of Mr.. ID. Merrittfs anc
Captain II. Il. Days residences, on MAR
street, during the shower Wednesday af.
ternoon, occupants of the houses feeling
the shock.
Miss Grace Dolly, who has been teach
ing In the Freeport High school the past
Two years. is now at her home here.
The alumnii dinner will be served at
the close of the graduating exercises in
the Methodist vestry this afternoon.
MIR. A. w. Hansoom viii sell his house,
hold furniture and farming utensils at
aucti on juno a7th at his home on Elsggy
Meadow street, at o 80 a. m.
Children's Sunday will be- observed
next sunday evening at the School street.
III. f. church.
Mr.. Elmer Roberts of Boston has been
visi ing friends in Gorham.
Mr.. William II. Leavitt, Main street,
is improving the appearance Of his foe
residence.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-23

Msssrs. Holmes and Haley, the local
printers, are to discontinue the publica-
tion of the Portland Sunday Journal
and commencing next Sunday the paper
is to be printed In Portland. Mr.. George
W. st. John, who has been employed by
Messrs. Holmes and Haley as q compost
tor finishes his work Saturday night. and
is to locate in Portland.
A meeting of the committee on sports
for the Fourth of July celebration was
held last evening when an organization
was effected and list of events made
up.
William Parker was elected chairman
and John L. Sullivan, secretary. The
list of events to occur in Warren park al
pm. lie as follows: Hop, skip and jump,
prizes, 50 and 81; running broad jump,
IS and 50; 100 yard dash professionally },
s. and Sc; 100 yard dash (amateur suit
able prizes; Potato race. 81 and 81; sack
race, 81 ad 81; three legged race, 81 and
81.
These races are for WestbIook people
only and all entries must be made before
p. m. July 3, 10 Secretary ]. l.. Sulli,
van at Arenovsky's store. All contestants
In the sack race must furnish their own
sacks.
The aldermen met In the council cham.
Der last evening in accordance with the
call. but did no business as the necessary
amendments to the order calling for a
bond issue was not In proper condition.
Adjournment to this evening.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-23
OBITUARY.
ROBERT TRIoKEY.

Robert Tricky, an aged and prominent
citizen of South Portland living out be.
yond Stroudwater. died yesterday morn
ing from shock of paralysis, at the age
of 81 years. He was the aged man of ven.
erahle appearances. wearing long white
beard, who was familiar fgure.ou our
streets as he drove into town from his
farm.
Mr.. Trickey was of Welsh descent, his
family having emigratsd to America
about 100. His father zebulon TIickey,
Jr., was born in 1767, on the old Tricky
homestead In falmouth. later Deerine
now Portland. ME-. Triokey had seven
brothers and sisters. and the only brother
surviving now is Edward, now of West
brook.
Robert Trickey lhad about 200 acres of
land In South Portland and about so
acres in the Deering district Of Portland.
His estate will amount to considerable
sum of money. He was a man of good
principles and wasinoten for bis inteerity
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-23
PROBATE COURT.
WESTBROOk.

At a meeting of the Star of Liberty
Council ID. OF L., held Thursday evening
the final arrangements were perfected for
the entertainment of the national and
state officers at subsequent meeting.
Mr. A. J. Staples and Master. Amos
Staples left Tdesday for Beverly, where
they are to spend few weeks as the
guest of Mrs. T. X. Harper.
The Walker Memorial library win close
at pm. for the rest of the day Tuesday,
and Thursdays during July and August.
Mrs. George ID. Barbour and daughter
Florence have gone to South Portland as
the guests of Mrs. Barbour's uncle. Mr..
james II. Hartford.
Mir. @. E. Robson and wife of the
Rochester Stamping works and the Robe
son Cutlery Co.. of Rochester. N. Y, are
visiting Mr.. Charles Graham.
Police Officer W. E. Witham and wife
have returned from weeks visit with
friends In Beverly, Mass
Westbrook oomnandery. L. o. 6, G..
win entertain the members of Morning
Star oommandery of Chicopee corner on
Saturday evening, June "a. Light re-
freshments Will be served.
Miss Maudo Pride entertained the class
of 1900. W. II. s., at her home on Wed
nesday evening. Games were enjoyed
and refreshments served during tile eve
ming.
Mr.. Nat blanchard has resigned his no.
sltion at the paper mills to accept a no.
sition in Given's orchestra which Ia TO
play at the Hotel Velvet, Old Orchard
this summer.
Mrs. Nina SWEET and daughter Made.
line who have been visiting at Boston,
Mass, the past year, but who are spend
ing the summer in Portland and vicini-
ty, are the guests of Mrs. John Newoomb
this week.
Miss SWEET formerly residedIin this city
where she has many. friends.
The ladies' circle connected with the
Warren Congregational church held a
very successful lawn party Thursday eve
ming at the parsonage lawn. The feature
of the evening'sl entertainment was the
exhibition OF lantern slides from u stere-
optieon. There was also choice pro-
gramme Of vocal and Instrumental num-
hers Refreshments were also on sale
during the evening.
The Universalist Sunday school Is
making active preparations for the OBJ
servation of Childreas' Day on SUNDAY.
Elaborate decorations and fine pro
gramme are promised for this occasion.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-23
pEMURRERs susTAINEn.

The demurrers filed by the Falmouth
Loan and Building Association and the
Maine Real Estate Company on the suits
In equity brought against these com.
paniss by W. Ewdin Ulmer, ESQ.,, were
argued yesterday forenoon before Judge
Strout by George Libby, Esq, attorney
for the two companies. MIR. Ulmer, i,
win be remembered, brought suits in
equity against these two companies and
charged mismana cement in their affairs.
The ground for the demurrer filed In
the suit against the Falmouth Loan and
Building Association, was that 1t was
the place of the state bank examiner to
briag such action an1 not of an indiyid.
iual. In the demurrer fled in the sni,
against the Maine Real Estate Company.
it was commended that the action against
this company, If there was any, should
to instituted by the attorney general.
Judge Strout sustained the demurrers
and dismissed the bills with costs. Mr..
Ulmer entered an appeal from these de-
oisions.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-23
HARBoR NOTES.
Items ofintsrs.s Picked Up Along an.
water Front.

Recent reports from ports in Novs
Scotia show that the scarcity Of sailor
still continues there. Sailors have beer
sent from this country 20 ali the crew
lists OF several vessels which otherwise
would have been unable to leave port.
A novel structure IL now being erected
at Montreal for the Donfnion coal com-
pany Tor the storage OF coal. This plant
Is the first Of its kind In this country,
and Is being constructed on plans drawn
hy Boston man. The structure will be
500 feet long and 800 feet wide. and after
1t is completed IL will be possible 70 load
thee solid train loads OF coal, amount
ing 10 5000 tons, at the same time, while
coal-laden vesssi OF 1000 tons can be I'M
lo,ded in eight hours The building Is
bsing CONSTRUCTED Of steel, and viii cost
about 100000.
air. Robert Penk. who has been In
charge Of the export steamship dep art
Einent in the Grand Trunk offices 10 Mon
treai has been appointed to q more i'm
Eportant position as head Of that depart
rmsnt in Portland. ~e
The Montreal Star says MIR. Perks
hosts of friends were delighte to learn Of
bis we'll deserved promotion, but heartily
sorry that 1t neoessitated his removal
from the city. Quite a number Of friends
gathered at Bonaventure ON Sunday even
Ing to wish him bon voyage and pros
parity in his new home.
There were 10 coal barges In the harbor
yesterday morning nearly all of which
h ID bsen discharged and were awaiting
sowtoats to tow them to coal port.
The towboat Adelia arrived yesterday
morning tuwingsthe newt three masted
barge Number Seventeen for the Consoli-
dation Coal company of Baltimore which
was launched Wednesday at O. 80 from the
New England company's yard at Bath.
This Is the eleventh barge built by the
New England company for the Consoli.
dalton company.
The lobster arrivals yesterday were
the Lucretia 400, Robert and Edmund
1000, Charlotte Beal $500, Telephone
S,s0O, Lottie and May Q, 0Oo Ocean View
5000, and Blanche and Ida 1000.
This makes $500 Holsters which have
arrived in Portland up to noon, and
would give anyone the idea that Holsters
were not at all scarce. All the dealers
report that they are receiving just NJ
many Holsters as last season. and that
just as many are being caught. The prics
still remains high and in fact has taker
a slight advance during the past week
HOLSTERS are now selling for eighteen
cents per pound. Many of the fishermen
are keeping their Holsters in cars waiting
for higher price, and 1t Is the opinion
of the dealers that this is the cause OF the
advance In price.
A. j. Oliver, the lobster dealer OH Com.
msrcial wharf, has losbter, which he
prizes very highly. 1t Is about the ordi.
nary size and perfect in every detail. Its
shell instead of being deep green is beau
tifully speck1ed in all the colors OF the
rainbow Even the claws and long feelers
ara spotted giving to the lobster a rather
loud and fancy appearance 1t was sug-
gested by the fisherman who ought him
that be was one of the oolored brethren
just escaped from cake walk
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-23
IRIsH-PMLsBuRY.
THE COURTS.
MUNICIPAL COURT.

In the Municipal court yesterday
morning Thomas A. Webb, William Me-
Ginnis, Michael Duncan and Michael
Harrigan were arranged on search and
seizure processes and held under $500 bail
TO await the action OF the grand jury at
the September Superior term. They are
the four men whose new saloon on Fore
street was SO unneremonionsly scooped
by police squad Wednesday night. The
place had been open only short time
when the officers swooped down upon
them and gathered in the stock of trade
and fixtures, leaving 1t as empty as a
barn.
Five DRINKS were arranged and given
sentences ranging from So and costs to 30
days in jail.
The, search and seizure complaint
against Patrick j. Barrett ct al was dis-
continued with reference to Barrett. A
plea of guilty was entered and fine OF
500 and costs imposed ana paid.
PROBATE COURT.
Yesterdays session of the Probate court
was occupied by the disposition Of judi.
cial odds and ends. 1t is understood that
DR.. Cruikshank of Brooklyn will soon
institute in Ethe Cumberland Probate
court proceedings.to recover the custody
of his daughter. Clarence Hale has with
drawn as Cruikshank's attorney and has
been succeeded by Bird and Bradley, 1
with whom DIR. Cruikshank was in con.
sultation in this city on "Wednesday.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-23
MARRIAGES.

In this ely, June 81, by Rev. A. II. Wright.
Albert 2. Haskell and Miss Mary T. Grant.
beth Of Portland
10 this city. June 81, by Rev DIR. Dalton,
John Mcleod Moore ana Miss Minnie Catherine
Burns, both oil Portland.
In this city, June IL by Rev. Rollin T. Hack,
Lester A. Versill and Miss Annie l.. Peterson.
both of Portland.
la Mechanic Falls. June 81. by Rev, e. w
Webber, Frank A..Gulderman and MISS Alice
Gertrude Elliott, both of Mechanic Falls
In Portsmouth, N. H.. June IA, Edward L.
Morse and Alice l.. Perow, both of Bath.
In Houlttn. June IA, Charles b. smith and
Miss Ethel Il. Wilson; jefferson ID. Adams and
Miss Lulu NJ. Woodworth; VIM. j. Keryin and
Miss Edna NJ. Sterritt.
In Lee, June IL, Carl Merrill and Miss Ella
M, Tribou.
In Dexter, June 8, Everett H, Bragdon and
Miss Cora A. Ireland; 18th, Charles II. Drawn
and Miss Maria NJ. Katen.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-23
pIcKpooKETs BOUND OVER.

In the municipal court yesterday morn
ing the hearing oflthe charge against the
three men charged,with being pickpockets
was continued. Attorney Moore stated
that the defence would submit the case
to the court without argument and with
out putsing In any evidence e
Recorder Whelden found probable eau So
on the joint warrant and held them I'M
der $500 bail each to await thes action Of
the grand jury at the September term of
the superior court. The single warrants
against each were continued.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-23
DEATHS.

In Deering, June %. Mabel Gertrude, only
child OF Thaddeus s. and Carrie M. Lewis, Saged
2 years. 2 mouths, 0 days.
[Euneral Friday after noon at o'clock from
the residence of george s. Scott, II Chestnut
street, Deering.
In South Portland, June %, Robert Trlckey
aged 81 years. months. IS days.
Funeral services Saturday at 2 D. m. at his
late residence. South Portland,
In Vinalhayen, June 10. Mrs. Jane G. Roberts
age1 SO years.
In Rockland. June IL, Dinsmore Graves, for.
merly oil st. George, aged SO years; 10Th. sam
uel Bryant. formerly OF Montville, aged 76 yrs
In Thomaston, June IL, Harriet A. Farrand
aged % years.
In Warren, June IL, benjamin c. Branscomb
aged 81 years; Mrs. Angeline Williams.
THE funeral OF the late John Fields Will take
place from the residence OF his 0anghIer, 2 Dun
ply lane, Friday afternoon at 2 O'Clock.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-23
GETTYSBURG. LURAy, WASHING.
TON.

Over the battlefield of Gettysburg, over
the picturesque Blue Mountains via Hag-
erstown and Antietam, and through the
historic shenandoah Valley to the unique
oaverns OF Luray, thence across the roll
ing hills of Virginia to Washington is the
route of the Pennsylvania railroad per-
sonally conducted tour which win leave
Boston, September 10. Rate. Including
hotel expenses, admission to cavern, CAR
riags drives. &C., $50. Itinerary Of d. N.
Bell, Tourist Agent. so5 Washington
street, Boston.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-23
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
RIvERToN PARK.

While every feature in the entertain
ment at Riverton park this week is Of
more than ordinary merit, there are two
specialties that.attract unusual attention
and are worthy Of special mention. AS a
trick bicyclist Bud Snyder has no equal,
at least his performance has never heen
duplicated in this city. The most diff
cult feats Imaginable are performed with
grace and ease that is as attractive as 1t
Is remarkable. The Vilona Sisters offer
another act that has not been surpassed
in this city. The team consists of three
young ladies, each personally attractive,
and gowned In a manner becoming and
picturesque. While one accompanies on
the plano the other two render selections
on the violin and the skill and finssse
with which hey,executs the most difficult
selections is great delight to everybody
and positive treat to music lovers. The
other specialties that make up the pro-
gramme are all refined and amusing,
The attendance yesterday was numbered
by thousands. Next week the New York
Speciality company will be the attraction.
This is q favorite combination at River
ton, and includes among its members,
Henry I. Wait, trick yiolinist; Seymour
ana Dupre, comedians, Harry j. Howard
and Prof. Norris, illustrated songs, and
Javells, slack wire artist The engage
ment will commence with a matin ee
Monday afternoon.
M'CULLUM'S THEATRE.
Alabama" was enjoyed by another
large audience last night, represented We
of the wealth and culture OF the city. 1t
Is play that appeals especially to persons
of refined tastes and consequently all
were delighted with its pretty story. 1t
was generous audience In regard to ap-
plause and curtain calls were the rule
after each act. Little Mabel TalIaferro
was received with every manifestation of
favor and was obliged to respond to re-
peated encores. IA labama" will Re con-
tinued only TWO days more. Tonight is
club night and many of the social organi-
cations have engaged seats for this per.
Torrance.
Next week Manager McCulIum and his
talented company will present the highly
successful farce comedy entitled "Three
Hats" 1t is a farce of the amusing de-
soription.
Preparations are now being made for
the elaborate production of the Kings
Muskeieers that is to be given during the
week of July srd and seats can now b
obtained at Sawyer's for any perform
ance during the next two weeks.
THE GEM THEATRE.
This is knight Templar day at the Gem
tneatre. This afternoon De Witt CON-
mandery of Portsmouth. N H., will make
visit to the Gem and see Mr.. Barrow.
ana his great company play The Wife.
There are good seats for sale at the Cas,o
Bay company's office for this matinee and
no doubt the people of Portland will flock
there to see the play and hear the famous
Lynn band discourse some fine music be-
tween the acts.
Tonight Boston Commandery with Car
tAr's band will be present and that the
Gam will be packed there is no question,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-23
1T FLOATS.


The play of the Wife as presented by
Alr. Barrows and company is meeting
the requirements of the society people OF
Portland. Nearly every seat was taken
last evening by as pleased an audience as
was ever seen in this city. Mr. Burrows
is comedian that always delights ne
clever situations and unexpected episodes
keep the audience in a pleasant mood all
! the evening.
Don't miss seeing The Wife.
KoTzsCHMAR JUBILEE. a
The thirtieth day of June approaches
fast and soon before another moon the
great event shall be. Procure your tick
cts now, make circumstances bow and by
your presence, VOW to swell the jubilee.
The following is list of the talent to
appear: Chorus of 200 in selections from
the Creation" the Boston Festival or
ohestra, the. Singers club In Kotzschmar' q
TIE Deum with orchestra, Miss Akin, Mrs.
Palmer, Mrs Fellows, Miss Kicker, Miss
Rice. MIR. Hill, Mr.. Stockbridge, Mr..
Merrill, MIR. Kotzschmar, MIR. Mollenhauer,
Mr.. True. Certificates for sale by mem
bers of the chorus which oanbe exchanged
for reserved seats at Cressey. Jones &
Allen's tomorrow morning. Regular sale
Monday morning. Half fare on the
railroads.
PIANO RECITAL.
Last evening the vestry of the New
Jerusalem church on High street was
crowded to its capacity by musicians and
invited guests who listened to a piano
recital given by the pupils of Mr.. Edgar
Houghton Paine, The great appreci-
alton of the audience was exhibited by
numerous and long applause. The partici-
pants were Misses Dodge and Woodbury.
and Mrs. Evans assisted by Miss E. NJ
Brown, vocal soloist, and Miss Elsie l..
Livermore, reader. as
NOTES.
The value of the estate left by Augustin
DAILY, according to persons conversant
with the dead managers affairs, 10 esti-
mated at about $500, 000 As large part
of the property consists of works OF art,
1t is believed that the whole property
would not bring much over SITS. 600 on
q forced sale
If the DAILY companies are continued
George Clarke will, 1t lie said, be the
stage manager of the dramatic produo.
tons and Herbert Gresham will control
the stage of the musical companies 1t
is likely that Richard Dorney win be the
general manager.
Miss Helen Robertson who during the
past season has achieved great success on
Metropolitan boards, arrived at Cape
Cottage yesterday.
A piano recital will be given By the
pupils Of Miss Anna q. Willy at Y. M.
q. A. hall. Monday evening, June 26.
Tickets can ba obtained complimentary
from ths pupil, Miss Annie Hamilton,
soprano; Mrs. Amy Richards, reader.
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NEW ADvERrIsEMnHrs.
PORTLAND. june %. 1899
\ HANDS OMEw
n Screen or two

- -
in the summer
house will add much to
the decorative effect and
the cost isn't much.
Besides they are usefu |.
The Balcony is full Of
them today. Some
new ones very artistic
and original in design
restful colors substantial
frames and just the right
size to put in most any
room.
One of the choicest
ones of this new collec-
ZION is of Antique oak.
four fold, a row Of wood
balls across the top, the
panels filled with light
blue denim embroidered
with white in a rennais-
sance pattern, lone of
the most effective
Screens we've shown.
Another has a solid
polished mahogany frame
openwork grille top, the
panels on one side green
figured denim, the other
side plain dark blue grain
leather, suitable for a
dining room or library,
to beautify an ugly cor
ner or to keep off a
troublesome draft.
An exceptionally fine
four fold Screen has a
heavy rounded quartered
Oak frame, Rocco ball
top and Russian stripe
velour panels dark garnet
in color.
Many new things in
the commoner Japanese
embroidered or painted
Screens, iour ieet and
FIVE feet high. three and
four fold panels, suitable
for bed rooms. halls and
to conceal the fireplace
when the fireplace isn't
in use.
The empty frames are
here too and we fill the
panels to order from
your own choice of mat
erials.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-06-23
VACATION
OUTFITS.

Before going away on your summer
vacation, drop into our store and see
what we are showing for hot weather
Negligee Clothing
We mention few articles of apparel
that will add to your comfort and
pleasure while on your outing.
Knee Brooches, Flannel and
White Duck Trousers, Flannel
and Serge Goats, Linen Vests,
soft shirts i'm silk, Flannel and
Madras. Isu MINER Neckwear I'm
great variety, Golf Hose, BELTS,
Thin Underwear. Etc.
Complete assortment of fine goods in
all lines.