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The Portland daily press., 1899-07-20
GORHAM.

A day or two since your CORRESPONDENT
had ths privilege Of examining an excel
lent portrait from the studio Of the emi-
nent artist MaEmiiie Lazar of Portland.
en- Its arrival at its destination. the resi-
dence of Prof. Luosn Hunt of Gorham.
1t Is beautiful painting. The details,
the finish. the position, the colorinR, all
show the exquisite. taste of the artist, ard
her scrupulous fidelity in execution. IL
is probably the best specimen Of the
paintcr's art that has as yet appeared in
Gorham. Prof. Hunt has also recently
purchased two other paintings of Mo.
Lasar, perfect gems OF art, namely: s'Ihe
Three Fates, and "Psych..''
Hon. CLARK Barker and family ara
spending "a few weeks IN Gorham Win
ex.Gov Robie.
Mr.. L. A Libby, South street. a most
worthy ap, died at his hone Yesterday
after a long Illness. II Libby MAS a
msmnsr OF tbs .2nd fesirsnt. NIsira
volunteers. In the Mar q the RsbellIon.
Mr, Joan Cresasy. stats set, has pur-
chassd the honss rni lot +. csnt.v ewned
BY Mrs. D. Lshty on siatp stre.s.
Mr.. john q. Card ans f,inlls Of poy,-
land. are at their far.a Ia 4sraam for )
few weeks.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-20

Mr.. Maynard ID. Hanson, who lives at
No. 8 Grant street, Wocdfords, is the
pioneer automobiles of Portland, and as
he drove his quiok-moving, silent carriage
along the streets OF Portland yesterday,
he received the homage of the hundreds
who admire the American trait of being
the first man on the ground.
The machine which he drove Is one
which be ordered some time ago In Mass
achusetts, It Is called the stanley, and is
made on the patents out OF which two
men of Auburn, Me-, Freeland o. and
Francis e. Stanley are said to have made
fortunes.
The essential facts about MIR. Hanson's
automobile are the following:
IL weighs about 400 pounds.
1t costs 5000.
It carries two people,
1t runs l40 miles with five gallons of
gasoline.
It Is propelled by steam power generated
by combustion of this gasoline.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-20
ORDER OF UNITED AMERICAN ME-
CHANCES,

There are a great many people In this
city who have an iuea that the Order Of
United American Mechanics Is an insig-
niticant organization, struggling along to
keep itself alive. This Is not SO. 1t Is
true that George Washington Council,
No. 8, of this city, started small, but In
quiat way 1t has grown wonderfully,
and is now on well established footing.
The past year hss been a hard one for
all benevolent orders, but 1t is found
that through 1t all this council has, come
out on top. Reports for the last six
months show that large amount has
cen paid out for sick benefits, but they
have not drawn on the trustees nor the
bank deposit for any, as the dues have
been sufficient to take csre of the bene-
fits. The wetkly benefits ara as large
as those paid by other orders. as will be
gladly shown by tho mem bers of this or
der. Although 1t has been antagonized
to large degree in the past, yet 1t is on
top, and there to stay.
This evening the officers for the ensu-
ing term are to be Installed by F.E. Max
well. ID. +. G., of Cumberland Mills, after
which the brothers are TO spend n eocial
hour together. Refreshments will lie
served and there will be short enter
tainment TO wind up ths event. Com
inodors Prebie G uncil, No. 81 of South
Portland, will also be in attendance.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-20

jured Tuesday afternoon while riding her
bicycle on Hammond street hill, in Ban
gor.
She came down over the steep hill at
full speed with both feet on the coasters
anu ioss control OF her wheel when near
tne ioot OF thu hill. Seeing that she was
going to fall to the pavement she tried
to turn into side street. bnt fniled. and
the wheel ran over pile of bricks five
feet high.
The young girl was thrown headlons
INTO the mass of debris and struck against
Telegraph pole with great force.
She was picked up unconscious and
taken TO the hospital. The officials AT
the hospital say that she is suffering with
fracture of the skull, and thsy have lit.
tie hope for her recovery.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-20
TRANSFORMERS FOR CUMBER.
LAND ILL. co.

-Four big transformers for the Cumher-
land illuminating company have just ar.
rived from st. Louis and ars now being
installed. This Installation will be COM
pleted in very few days and the GUS
toners Of the Portland Electric Light
company viii be supplied with current
wherever their poles lines are. j. r..
Libby company will be the first con-
nected, then the Falmouth hotel, George
G. Shaw's two new stores. George K.
Sawyer's, Brown block aud host Of
others on the east side of Congress street.
In TACT. nearly every user of electricity
on this street will join the new company.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-20
MAINE SOLDIERS.
Some Young Men From This state who
Have EARNED Commissions.

Adjatant Charles e. Davis cf the First
Infantry. who has been rs-apEointed TO
the position Of adjutant Of the regiment
that hs has so { fl sien,ly Beld, was et the
S.Rts House, Tuestny. Ho was the hrst
CT tte NJ zine msn t. receive an appoint
N ens IN ths volunteer ferv.os, having re-
ceived that Of a captain last week. lie
Is very unssttled In his idea about accept
ing tbs appointment anu many OF his
friends have a strong belief that he will
decline the appointment. Ii tame to him
not sure thas it Will be policy for hIm to
s,ceps. he has fac position In Port
land, and has been married sincs bis SER
vice In Chisk k ,msuea. marrying Miss
Marie Hanson IF this city. They are con-
fortably settled in Portland. Ihe appoint
nent at she lest, m1ans but little more
than two years OF hazardous ssrvice in
hot climate ard there Is no rermanency
In it. He would~be willing in case bis
country needed him, but there have been
50 many applications that goo officers
by the score oan bs found to take his
place. Ho Is considered one Of the best
officers OF his regiment, and all feel sure
he will te an honor to Maine in case he
decides TO go.
Major Frank Hume of tbs First Battal-
ion of the Second Regiment. n. q. :. M.
better known to Augusta people as
Capt Frank NJ. Hume of Battery B,
First Heavy Artillery, is another Of the
officers Of the National Guard, who has
received an appointment in the volunteer
sersice, having been given a captain s
commission. He also is not sure whether
he will accept or not. He is at present
the postmaster OF Houlton, which brings
him a salary that is better than that of
u captain in the service, and the expenses
are far less. Ho stated to brother OIL
Ger recently that he doubted IL he should
accept the appointment. Yet there are
enough who are willing to be appointed
In case he does not wish 1t.
Roy L. Fernald of Winterport, gradn-
ate from the University OF Maine in the
class Of '96. and young man who Car
ries the soar of Maaser bullet received
at the battle of Ei Caney during that
memorial Santiago campaign, has been
appointed second lieutenant in tho vol !
unteer army. When the late war broke
out Lieut.. Fernald enlisted as a private
in the Seventh regular infantry and was
In Cuba through all the Santiago cam
paign.-Kennebeo Jouenal.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-20
CAPE NOME sALTED.

San Francisco. July 10 The steamer
Portland arrived here yesterday fourtsen
days from st. Michael with $50 passengers
and $1,000, zoo In Rold on board The most
OF the returned people are without means.
About $4,000 of the gold is owned by q
lucky few people, the balanoe being the
property Of the Alaska Com mercial COM
pany.
The miners speak Indignantly of the
treatment accorded prospectors who went
to the Cape Nome district at the sclicita-
tion of the transportation companies.
Ihe Portland passengers say that the dis
trict has been ..salted' In the interests of
the companies and that great suffering
prevails In the district, food, fuel and
clothing being scarce.
healy. st. Michael island, July 0, via
Vancouver, b. o., July 19.-Late reports
from Cape Nome brought over by psssen-
gers on the steamer Discovery, are that
the properties in which work Is being
done are richer than anticipated. Lind
hloom, Bryntesen and Lunderheru, the
discoverr', are said to b ive taken more
than sou, QUO out of one If their claims on
Snow gulch In one day last week
q. W. Prics and 3. Il Simpson OF
Seattle, boueht a two-thirds interest in
ten claims located In the distrlos by
Harry Campbell for S7000. Mr. Price says
these claims should produce this year
close to $l0p, 600. II
The detail OF troops under command of
Colonel Staulding have had plenty of
work to do since their arrival For several
days previous to their appearance on the
Fcene there was great deal Of town-lot
jumping, but Colonel Spaulding quickly
put "a stop to it.
Within a month It is estimated that
there will be 5000 peopln in camp
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-20
DEATHS.

la South Portland. July o. Elizabeth. widow
OF GeJ:sc Allen, aged l years. mos. ~ do IS.
lFnheral Ftldas ~ $50 p. m. from the resi-
denc 0: Miss ath -iiae Sawyer, Meeting House
Hill.
la Gorham, July 10, Lesnder Augustus LIBBY.
aged o. Nefrs. manths.
tfa.ciai frsm his ate residence, South street,
Ftinay at p.E
La Mort heasebunkpori, July Is. John II.
Tarbux, agea Bn years.
IN wliisloN. july IS. Mrs. Eun!ce Stra.ton.
aged ~ years.
In weslporI, July 10. Mrs. Grace A. P. jew
EFT. aged ~ years.
In kockl .nd July 8. Mrs. Lucy T. Lancaster
La iiahgor. Jal7 -. Mrs. Dorcas G. Shepley.
a. ell rs syea;s.
At 'oihbay Hsrbor. July II. Edmund Mat
thews, agess 81 wears.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-20
Afternoon.

Organ Voluntary.
Harry E. Duncan, New York
Invocation,
Rev. J. A. Corey, South Portland
Statement. Statement; Rev. A. S. Ladd. D.D.
Rev. j. l. Hoyle. Rumford Falls.
History of the Church,
!. Rev. j. Il. Crosby. pastor
Second Scripture Reading,
Rev. "A Lewis, Gardiner
Rev. ". T. Merrill. Beacon street
church. Bath
Sermon, Rev. r. L. Green, South Boston
Responsive Psalm, Rev.A S. Ladd, d. ID,
Presentation of Building, Trustees
Dedioat6Iy Prayer.
Rev L. S. Stackpole, Augusta
Benediction, Rev. j. L. Crosby, pastor
Evening.
Unfold Ye Portals, Mendeissohn club
Prayer, Rev. A. Lewis, Gardiner
singing, Congregation
Eis hs-minute Speeches, Congregation
Hallelnjah Chorus, Mendeissohn club
Bsnediction, Mendelssohn club
There are two towers on the front of
the building, and in the one on the north
is the bell which was presented by
Charles Davenport Of Bath.
The pulpit Is the one which was saved
from the fire. On the front of 1t Is a
vine carved by the late Col Sampson Of
Bath. The carving is made from wood
brought from, the Mount of Olives, and
presented to the church by Capt. Charles
Duncan over 30 years ago. At the rear
of the pulpit is the pastors room. To
the left of the pulpit is the fine new or.
gaa. To the left of the pulpit and sepa-
rated from the auditorium by flexipieSpar-
titions, is the lecture room which will
seat s01.
The society has a membership of 165.
The pastor is Rev. j. 4. Crosby. whose
last charge was nt Brewer
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-20
HARB0R NOTES.
items orInterest Picked Up Along tho
Water Front.

Schooner Break of Day OF Bath. which
has been ashore on Lowell lodges, near
Halfway point since last winter. was
fioated few days ago and taken to Rock
land, Me-, for repairs. Her bottom is
badly ohafed. but otherwise she is not
much injured.
Capt. william Sloane Of soho oner Ceoil
q. Low, reports having spoken Howard
Blackburn. who Is crossing the Atlantic
alone In the small boat Great Western, on
June "a AZ miles SSW of Cape Sable. A
reefed mainsail and furlsd jib furnished
evidence that Mr.. Blackburn is able to
handle his boat, despite tho fact that he
has no fingers.
The steamer Alice c. Howard is run.
island for the accommodation Of Gotta
gers.
The schooner Gold Hunter has proved
herself to be good sailing vessel. Her
captain mailed a postal card in Boston
July IS for ]. H. Blake of this city, and
the schooner left shortly afterw ards
Capt. Candige arrived at Portland about
noon July 10 and the card was delivered
to Mr.. Blake at o'oIc' in the afternoon.
So the schooner beat the mail.
The United States despatch boat Dol
phin arrived in the harbor late Tuesday
afternoon and anchored In the Peaks ISL
and roads. She had on hoard Assistant
Secretary of the Navy Hon. Chas Il.
Allen. She sailed early yesterday morn
ing. -
Schooner Golden Rod arrived vest erday
with 500 pounds OF fresh mackerei, which
were sold TO j. ID. Randall for about 10
cents q pound. @
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-20
WEST s-saaANoN ACADEMY.

West Lebanon, July 10 The so h an
niversar5 r - founding Of West Loba-
non academy was celebrated this evening
with appro9ria exercises The address
was dsiIvas-; = Prof. Has. Cowell OF
Gushing acaae,nT, Ashburndals. Mass /,
and graeuats OF wess lebanon acadewy.
His subj = aA= "Ehe New England
Villsge."
IN addition TO the address very en-
ioyable pr Ct vocal and instrH-
ms n I'll iset Ii N. e. u
aagts "a Rssmlls Of
the rca sspa xsnoalss.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-20
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
THE GEN.

Idh dEM.
The principle thing to record about
Browns in Town." now running at the
tisn theatre, Is the fact that 1t is drawing
full houses at both matinees and at
night, so much SO indeed that no play has
yet heen announced to follow it, A cir
cumstance regarding Florence Stone
which was regarded as somswhat of a
mystery by Gem audiences. aud by her
fellow players, for that matter, has been
explained. They have marvelied at the
ready feoilIty she displays in using the
Southern or negro dialect and In her life
like impersonation OF ''coon" character.
But Miss Stone was born in Louisville,
and although her girlhood was passed in
Cincinnati where her PARENTS still rosids,
her earlier years were spent ''in old Ken
tuoky." Strangers In town who have
not visited Peaks islands famous play
house, should not fail to do SO. Although
he island is three miles away they viii
be surprised to find how accessible 1t is
owing to the frequency with which tho
Casco Bay Steamboat company run their
steamers. For instance there are NATL
nees every day at s.45. Boats leave Gus
tom House wharf (eesily reached by cleo
trio cars or within walking distance from
the heart of the city,) at ais arl reach
the island 10 minutes later. After the
matinee boat leaves for the city imme-
diately. For the evening performances
boats leave Custom House wharf at Z.
T.3o and s, and ihe last bcas from the
isand lea7e Immediately rfter the perfor-
nance.
McCULLUM'S THEATRE.
The customary largs attendance is in
evidence at McCullum's theatre this
week, the audier css taking very kindly to
The production of "The Kings Mus
keteers." now in the second week ef It's
engagement, and In which the versatility
and Dsefulnsss Of tho stock conpa-
NJ bias again teen exemplIiied by the gen.
orally goud acting in the various roles
Solnething that Manager AcCullusn and
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-20
You
Can Obtain
Certain Body Building
Results by Using
GRAPE-NUTS
:. FOOD
QUESTIONING A FRIEND.

II one takes tie trouble to carefully
question pers,n that has been using
Grsre Nuts food for two or three weeks,
the fhcts viii be brought out that grad
ually there comes over the body feeling
of increased strength. particularly of
mental strength and ability.
Tbs mind works clearer and more ac.
lively when it plays upon brain that
is refreshed, rebuilt and properly con-
structed by the food elements Intended by
Nature for such work.
This is aprofonud fact regarding Grape.
Nuts. The food contains just the kind
OF material Nature n ust have to units
with albumen, from which to rebuild the
gray matter In the brain and nerve cen-
sers throughout the bedy. Therefore the
ussr Gan expect and obtain a definite re-
suit from he regular use OF Grspe-NTss Is.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-20
MARRIAGES.

In na.h. July 70. Frederick Ducett and Miss
Eli.ahstb Doyle.
In Scotland. july ~ Charles A. Graat and
Mrs. Augusta +. staples. both OF Xoik.
in Midtown. july IL. Wiiiiim f. Mann and
Miss Ma, ion w. Smith.
In Portsmouth,. July H. Frank o. johnson
and Miss Alta +. B0wden. both OF York.
IL Atkinson, July 7, L ssell Hart and Mrs. j.
II. Wilkinson.
In inst Madison. July -. Nathan Burton of
Moo q kiSer and Miss l.. NJ. Knight cf C0rnville.
Henry l.. Stewart and Miss Blanche l.. Crotto.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-20
Portland. July 20. 1899.
\ DOZEN odd de-
~ signs in black
openwork Isle


thread Hosiery, very
handsome lace effects,
shown for the first time
here at soc, 75c, SI.oo.
I.25 and SI.5o-the lat
est novelties from abroad.
Black and white small
dice in fine Isle thread,
specially fit for wearing
with low shoes. Another
new one has vertical zig
gag stripes the entire
length, ---SI.5o and a
very attractive line at so
cents with open work in-
steps.
Elegant blue silk Hos
iery with long lace instep
and small white silk
spots embroidered at
$3.50. Black and blue
cotton stockings with
small white polka spots
25c, 36c, and soc. Black
Isle thread Hosiery with
very eiaborately silk EN-.
broided iEs;ep---a special
bargain at SI.oo the pair.
Scotch plaids. red Isle
ribbed and polka spotted
for golf costumes.
Plain black Onyx dyed
Hosiery of cotton, Isle
thread, wool, cashmere,
merino and silk, all quail
tiles. all lengths, land all
Onyx That's the best
and most reliable of all
the blacks, you know.
Our Hosiery depart
ment offers now rather
more of a stock of ex-
treme novelties than it
has ever shown before,
all tasteful effects of
special appropriateness
to the midsummer sea-
son.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-20
General Interest Shown In the
Machine.
Tt Beat An Electric Gar
And Climbed a Hill.
Description of the Vehicle And
Its Parts.

The automobile has come TO Portland
aud 1t has caused much interest and even
excitement. The word was IN eyeryone's
lips yesterday. and incidentally received
all sorts Of pronunclations. The man
who pronounced the ''i'' OF the last
syllable al it Is pronounced In "nle" was
especially excited and interested over the
contrivance.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-20

:: Mics Nellie swsts is at Old Orchard for
q few weel<s
Miss kva Taylor OF Portland, Is visit
ing friends In Gorhap.
Mr.. W. p. u. Robl5 Of Union Mutual
Insurance. COMPANY is taking two weeks
vacation
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-20
MAINE DENTISTS All PITTsFIELD

Pittsfeld, July 10 The closing sessions
of tho Maine Dental society were held
here today. A paper was read by Prof.
Thomas Fillebrown, professor Of dental
surgery In Harvard :. Dental school on
Hair lip and cleft palate as treated by
surgery
The following officere we're chosen
President, A. ". haskell, brunswick; /;
vics-presiaent. q. II. Haines Dexter !;
secretary, H.. A. Kelley, Portland: treas
urrer, E. q. Roberts, Augusta; librarian,
kihroge BAeon, Portland; executive com
mittse. E. o. Bryant, i,itrsfieId: I, s
Chilcott, Bangor; w. q. Bnswell, Dover;
1. ii. lIomhAgd, Brunswick; w. S. Paw
son, Castine. brunswick vas selected as
The place of saeeting In 1900.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-20
SUNDAY AFTERNOON

tho Pilgrim will make another Of thoze
popular sailing trips down the bay.
leaving Custom House wharf and calling
at peaks going and returning.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-20
WO0DFORDS.

4 Mr.. Fred A. Wright of Dorchester,
Mass, is passing a week with Mr.. and
Mrs. w. @. Jeffords, South street.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-20

Stated conycntion of Bi..mhail lodge,
X. of p, at Csstle hall, this evening at s
o'clock. All knights are cordially in
yited.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-20
NEW CHURCH Ar BATH.

On Tuesday the new Wesley Methcdist
church OF Bath was dedicated. to replace
the one destroyed by lire last year.
The programme for the services were as
follows;
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-20
NOTES.

Captain John v. Newbury Of the
schooner Mary E. Morse, who died at
Richmond, Me-, recently, was well known
in shipping circles. Last July Captain
Newbury went with his vsessl to Santa.
go with a cargo OF Ice for the Red Cross
Eociety, an while there he contracted
malsrial fever, which developed into the
disease from which he died. Captain
Newbury had resided in Richmond for
about three years and was q general
favnrite there. He leaves a wife and one
child
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-20
GIRLS FATAL FALL FROM
WHEEL.

Aarsaret Firth. daughter OF George
Firth Of bangor, was probably fatally in-
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-20
OBITUARY.
JOHN Q. sTEwART.

John Church Stewart, one of the Oldest
and most prominent men in Franklin
county, died at his hons at Farmin zton,
Tuesday.
AIR. Stewart was direct Descendant of
James Stewart. who oams over to Ply
mouth in the Fortune In 1921 and his ar
cestora were of Scotch blood In 1874
Hugh Stewart, grandfather of the de-
ceased, came to FarmfnEton from Nassa-
Echusetts, bringing with him his SON Henry
who was afterwards father Of elsven chil
dren Of whom John Church was the sixth
John Churcn Stewart was born In
June. 1910. just about the time his father
was appointed the commander of a local
company OF cavalry, which afterwards tie.
came famous throughout the surrounding
country. He YVES born and always lived
In Pennington, though In years past no
and his wife spent considerable time in
the families Of three daushters, who live
In New Mexico
Mr.. Stewart was brought up on farm
and always was farmer 20 far as busi-
ness was concerned. though the last
twenty years Of his life were spent in this
village. He made money out of his farm
ing operations and accumulated large
property.
March %. 1882. Mr.. Stewart was
married TO Miss Abby Jones Ridgeway
and they .cslebrata the 65th anniversary
OF their marriage two years ago. Mrs.
Stewart died suddenly two months ago.
MIR. Stewart was the father rf ten chill
dren, six of whom are living, Mrs. W. 5.
Burks. Mrs. Eugene Stevens a1d Mrs.
Edwin Dunbar, all of Albuquerque. ~.
NJ; Elbridge Stewart of South Framing
ham, Mass, and Theodore l.. Stewart
and Mrs. Charles +. Smith of Farming
ton.
NOTES.
Captain John v. Newbury Of the
schooner Mary E. Morse, who died at
Richmond, Me-, recently, was well known
in shipping circles. Last July Captain
New bury went with his vsessl to Santa.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-09-12
Discovered by Proprietor Helm in
Basement Of Lincoln House,
HE HAD BEEN DRINKING.
Was About Piny Year. OF Age his
Mother Notined-RemRins Viewed
by'Jusiiee mcnAstor-No Inquest

Proprietor Helm Of the Lincoln House.
No. 6s East First South street. entered
the basement OF his place this morning
between olght ana nine o'clock, and
was horrhcd 10 ind a man lying upon
some bedding, dead. The police author
tiles were quickly notified and the man
was Identified as Charles McGrogor.
But very little could be learned Of
the deceased. but It Is believed that he
had been drinking heavily OF late and
had gone into the Lincoln House while
under the influence Of liquor and fallen
asleep.
He was 90 years NJ age. The remains
were taken TO Evans undertaking oa-
Enlistment, and viii be- kept there I'M
tll the icccusedH relatives can bo COM
muuloated with. His mother resides al
pFlgu-but no word has been received
from her yet
Justice McMuster viewed tho body
this afternoon ana decided that an IN
quest was unnecessary