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The Portland daily press., 1899-07-07
BRIEF JOTTINGS.

Special cars will leave the Falmouth
hotel this morning at s.i5 sharp to con-
veg the members of the Pharmaceutical
association to Union station. All mem :
bers who desire to 60 are requested to be
on hand promptly at the time stated.
The law court will meet here July 10.
Chief Justice Peters ami Justices Has.
kell, Wiswell. Strout, Savage and Folger
will be present.
The new steamer Pejepscot Is ofhcered
as follows; .John ID. Wallace, captain
Charles. Gzaig. mate; W. d. Cook, engi-
nssrI asSasr aEis James Mcdonald,
) itlzsIuau Z AugIs. s.llaoe; Wilbuy Getch-
ell, George Miller. deck hands. =
The Thomson line steamship Kildona.
will carry oyer 200 head of cattle when
she sails, which will probably not be be-
fore Saturday morning.
The Church of the Messiah Sunday
school to the number OF about 100, went
to Evergreen landing, Peaks island, yes
terday for an outing.
Through the courtesy of Manager God-
ing. sb fraternity children were enabled
to take an outing at Peaks island yester-
day, he furnishing them with transporta-
ton.
The annual meeting of the stockhold-
ers of the Portland Chemical and Phos-
plate company was held at the Office of
Clerk Josiah Drummond. Jr., at 3 O'Clock
yesterday afternoon, when the old board
of directors was reelected.
Two new cars for the Portland Railroad
company have arrived at the power house,
Deering bridge. They are open cars and
are numbered 15i and 152.
The annual picnic of the Universalist
parish of Woodfords as.heid yesterday..at
Underwood park, Falmouth foreside. A
large party left the church in the morn
ing at s 20 and returned about @.
The summer kindergarten opened its
term of school at the Seamen's Bethel
church ON Fore street.
Two cases of diphtheria at No. 81 Ok
ford street, and a case OF scarlet fever at
no. 20 Portland street, have been report
cd to the board of health.
Four new Yarmouth electric open cars
s<sivsd at the Portland s. Roc hester
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-07
PERSONAL.

Messrs. Charles II. Morley and Frank
S. Ball, of the Germantown (Pa.) In
dependent Gazette were in town yestsr-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. q. Stevens and family of
Montreal, have left for the Avenue house,
Peaks island.
Mir. j. Swan of Montreal, has taken
his departure for Old Orchard Beach,
where he will enjoy short holiday.
Miss Hin of Montreal has come on a
visit to Portland, where she will enjoy q
holiday of some weeks.
MIR. Allan A. Phillips Of Montreal, has
started for Old Orchard. where he will
spend the next three months.
William FL. Clifford of this city and
James WiusIow Lynch formerly CT this
city, have been. appointed first lieutenants
IN the United States marine corps.
Announcements have bsen received by
friends in this city of the wedding of MIR.
Charles henry Knowles and Miss Alice
Julia Townsend at Dixheld June rs. MIR.
and Mrs. Knowles will be at home We'd
nesdays in September at Fairfield whore
they will reside.
Sir. Howard Hunt of Bath, who was
seriously injured by Bourthot July ex-
plosion, ard who was removed to the
Maine Eye and Ear infirmary. is reported
as getting along as we'll as can bs expect
ed. 1t cannot bs determined whether he
has lost his eyssight or not.
Mrs. S. B. Kelsey, Deering street. gave
dinner yesterday at the Cape Casino in
honor of Mrs. Porter of Caribou. The
party attended the theatre In the after,
noon.
MIR. Burnham Jordan, the victim Of the
accident at Woodfprds some time ago
remains about the same, in a semi-uncon
sclous condition.
Prof. Ryan of the Philadelphia colleg,
of Pharmacy. is spending few weeks al
| the Congress square hotel.
| MIR. Patrick Craven, a halter in tbs
Portland hat factory. will sail from Bos
tan Saturday morning for Europe &c
visit his sister and mother. He has moi
! seen thom for 10 years. and will not re-
turn until next spring.
Mr.. Himmick. with his wife and dangh
ter, arrived from Watertown and are the
guests of Mira. E. p. Wilson at woodfords
Judge and Mrs. Griiiith OF Troy, N. Y.
are in Portland on a visit to their son
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-07
JOHN McGoVERN RESIGNS.

One of the Oldest and most efficient ser
wants in the employ Of the Grand Trunk
railway. named John McGovern, road
master for 90 years of the Kingston st.
Anne's division, has resigned through
personal reasons. For 80 years he has
been q servant OF the company and leaves
on the hest of terms with the manage
meDt. 1t is his intention to follow the
occupation of railroad contracting. Mr..
McHovern has been succeeded by John
Henderson of Toronto.
Mr.. McGovern is we'll and fayorably
known in Portland. having married a
daughter of Mr.. NJ. I. Murphy, Grand
Trunk trainmaster, who was formerly Of
this city.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-07
NEW ALARM BOXES.

Several raw fire alarm boxes are to he
placed in Wards 8 and .. One at the cor
ner of Maple street and Stevens Plains
avenue. This box is intended to protect
westbrook Seminary and All Souls
church. Another is to be placed at the
corner of Pearl street and Deering avenue.
Woodfords.
One Is already being put in ct the cor.
ner of Ray and Main streets, half way
between North Deering and East Deer.
ing. This section has railways been nm.
protected; as it IL a long way from any
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-07
Eastman Bros. & Bancroft.
ADJOURNED SALE OF BARGE
NEW YORK;

PURSUANT to an order of the Supreme judicial
Court OF Maine. shall sell at public auc-
ton at the yard of William Rogers NJ Bath,
Maine, on the thirteenth day Of July. 1899, at Q
O'Clock in the afternoon (said SAFE having been
adjourned from july By order OF said COURT.
tine newly built schooner barge New York."
of about three thousand $4,000 gross TONS now
lying at the wharf at said yard, with all her
tackle. machinery, apparel, furniture and ap-
purtenances. TO the highest bidder for cash,
Tree from all liens, claims and incumDsances.
said barge may be Inspected on application
to the undersigned before said sale.
Terms of sale. deposit of Eve thousand dollars
(S500O) al time of sale. balance to be paid on
confirmation of said sale bv said court
JOHN X. KELLY, Receiver.
Bath, Maine, July ist, 1893.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-07

DR.. Griffith, U. S. A., who is stationed
here. eSfst.
Mrs Frederick Jones, corresponding
secretary Of the Literary Union, gave a
delightful tea at her charming home on
Richardson street from to Wednesday,
afternoon in honor of Mrs. Florence q.
Porter. Mrs. Joseph Nj. Strout, president
of the Fern club, served. assisted BY Miss
Eva Jones and Miss Jennet Wish. Among
the floral decorations was vase of rare
orchids from Aroostook county. Mrs
Jones and Mrs. Proctor were assisted In
receiving by the officers of the Literary
Union.
Mr.. Charles Fl. Adams is home from
Chicago where he has been for the past
year fitting for college at the South Side
academy AN affiliated school of the Uni
yersity of Chicago.
Mrs. o. A. l. Brown OF Boston and
Mrs. George L. Patterson of New York,
are spending the summer with their
mother, Mrs. Abiel Carter, Danforth
street. MIR. Brown ana MIR. Patterson,
who came with them, returned wednes-
day.
The engagement Is announced of Miss
Helen Hunt TO MIR. Jack Dana.
II. C.. Cousins, formerly one of the
Montsuk's crew, and now member of b
troop. 4th U. 5. cavalry, is in Portland
on short furlough.
Mrs. James Sinkenson and family have
gone to their summer cottage, Bellwood,
in Great Cneabeague. Mrs. W. Il. Harry
and son Philip, Miss Duke of Boston
and Miss Ethel Phillips of Portland, arr
in the house party, the last named the
guest of Miss Brenda Sinkenson.
Clinton E. Martin of Loring, Short s
Harmon. Is spending his vacation al
camp Monico, Peaks island. Cam
MoDico is represented this season by til.
following members; Lincoln j. Mack
intsre, Harold Nelson, Herbert Naylor
Arthur Hatch, Clinton e. Martin, Vim
II. Weseott.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-07
INJURED BY A BLAST.

George Pye, workman ON the govern
ment Notifications at Great Diamond ISL
and. was injured Wednesday afternoon
by the premature explosion of blast
His shoulder was severely laoerated and
several of his ribs were thought to be
broken, but the condition of his shoulder
at the time precluded examination with
reference TO the other injuries He was
taken to Little Diamond island, where his
injuries were dressed by DR.. Watson.
Pye is resident Of Winslow, and has
been boarding at Trefethen's landing.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-07

Patrons of the PRESS who are 60
ing out of town for the season are re-
minded that they may have the adj
dress Of the paper changed as often as
desired, if they are regular subscribers.
To those not regular subscribers the
paper will be mailed at the rate OF
fifty cents a month.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-07
LIGHTNING Qua OF A CLEAR SKY

Wednesday afternoon. while the sun
was shining brightly over Mvermore
Falls, although the thunder was rum
bling around US in tho distance. a flash of
lightning was seen by hundreds as 1t Zig
gagged to the earth, from clser sky just
across the Massillon bridge, on the Liver
more side Of the river. The woods canght
fire but the flames wers quickly extin-
guished by "a crowd that focked to the
place where the bolt struck.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-07
SKETCH CLASS.

To work in Water Color from Nature
and PEN and Ink for Illustration.
Terms, one month, $500. Three lessons
per week.
ALICE NEAL, No. SO West ST.,
Instructor In Drawing, Providence
High School. iyIdiws
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-07
MIR. w,nslow-. ,oo.n.as sysap

Has been used over Fifty Years BY millions OF
mothers for their children while Teethng.
with perfect success. IL soothes the child.
softens the gums. aliays Pain, cures Wind
Collie, regulates Ire bowels. and is the best
remedy for Disrrhoea whether arising from
teething or other causes. For sale by Drug
gists IN every part Of the world. Be sure aud
ask for Mrs. winslow's Soothing syrup. 20 cts
bottls.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-07

Alto a. m. today f. o. Bailey s. Co. win sell
At their rooms. 40 Exchange street, by order OF
constable, a stock of wopiens and pant cloths,
all seasonable goods; also gents furnishing
goods, etc. SEES auction column
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-07

Hives are a terrible torment to the
little folks, and to some older ones.
Easily cured. Doan's Ointment never
falls. lnstant relief, permanent cure. AT
any drug store. so cents.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-07
cAsroRrA

Bears the signature of cHAs. H. FLETCHER.
In use for more than thirty years. and
The Kind 70. Ravs hlyays BosgAs
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-07
cAsToRrA

Bears the signature of cHAs. II. FLETCHER.
In use for more than thirty years, and
The Kind Yoa Have AlsOeys BoHgsf. {.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-07

New Wants. To Let. For sale, Lost, Found
and similar advertisements will be found under
their appropriate heads on page G.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-07
cAsroRIA

Bears the signature of cHAs. II. FLETCHER.
In use Tor more than thirty years, and
The Kind Yoa Haze Always Bought.
The Portland daily press., 1899-07-07
THE PRESS.


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Alonon's Roof Garden.
X. 10. ls-wNs-n - 10.
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sail anu pance at Long Island.
Adjou ned Sale OF Barge "New York"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-24
CAPTAIN CARRIERS CASE.
Attorney-Gcneral Griggs Denies That
Tic Has Reached a Decision.

PLATrsBuRG. n. Y, Aug. 23.-Attor.
ncy-Gcncra Griggs made the following
statement tonight 10 the Associated press
correspondent regarding the case Of Cap.
tain Otcrlin VI. Carter, charged with
Incorporating United States govern.
ment funds while IN charge Of the work
of improving the harbor of Savannah,
Ga.
"The situation I'm the Carter case Is Just
this: I have gone over tie evidence IN
The case which is very voluminOus. COW
cring AS IL does the technical details in
The very fullest manner Nothing more
can be done In the matter until Wayne
McNcagh, counsel for captain Carter has
made bis argument before me. Mr.. Nc
Nclgh is now in Europe and VIII not re-
turn 90 this country until about September
18Th. As soon after Doe returns as con
venicni. a date viii be set for Mr. Nc
Ncash 90 present his argument I'm behalf
Of Captain Garter before me After that
! shall make my report to President Nc
kiulcy.
There IS absolutely no truth in the
published statements that T have arrived
at decision In the case and that II will
ba made public iu a few DAYS. How couli
come 10 q decision without first hearing
the argument Of the defendants counsel
even If had made up my mind in regard
TO the case after examining the evidence
would 10 De proper for me to announce
my decision without first hearing Mr.. Nc
Ncagh?'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-24

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28.-Thc Quarter
masters Department of the army. which
is employing every means at its disposal
for the transportation Of troops 10 the
Philippines, has PREPARED the following
statement on the subject:
"The following ships VIII be available
10 the first ten regiments and recruits 10
Manila. getting them there about the lst
Of Novembtr: Pueblo. Warren, Columbia
Charles Nelson. sherman. Belgian King
Hancock. Grant. Tacoma. Sheridan,
GlenOgle, Pennsylvania, Valencia and
Zealandia. with probably two or three
additional chartered vessels"
"The above viii not interftre with get
ting the last ten regiments to Manila by
the latter part of December. The quar-
termaster's Department has in addition
to the above ships for tint purpose of
carrying The second ten regiments, the
following: ifsl
"Oty Of Para. Tartar Ohio. Newport.
Indiana Morgan City. Senator city Of
Sydney, St. Paul, Pueblo from San
Francisco and the Thomas, Logan and
Meade from New York.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-24
HORSE RACING
IN PETERSBURG
Some Interesting Events on the New
Market Track.
CITY SELLS RAILROAD BONDS.
Common Stock of the Norfolk and
Western Disposed of i'm New York.
Work on Street Paving Has
Been Resumed.

PETERSBURG VA. August 4.-spe.
cial.-The first races that have taken
place here for some time were those given
this afternoon at the New Market race
course, in Prince George county. a short
ditance beyond the corporate limits. The
first was a road race. mile heats, and the
entries were Little Pete, owaed by John
NJ. Hanrahan; Belle McGregor, owned
by W. G. Bryan; Colonel. owned by John
NJ. Hanrahan. and King Also owned by
Eddie Eigenbrun. The latter horse was
drawn on the fourth heat. The race was
won by Little Pete. Time-2:36 2:35 IL,
2:39 IL. PA IL and 2:42 IL
The next was a running race-mile heats
for which there were two entr.es-Gen-
eral Harding and Grandma, both owned
by Gus Engelking. Of Richmond. General
Harding was the winner. Tines, "a IL.
No purses were offered About three
hundred people witnessed the races.
RAILROAD STOCK SOLD.
Some time ago the city Finance Com
mittee was instructed by the City Council
when they saw TT for the best interest of
the city 10 do 50 to sell the 1000 shares
OF common stock OF the Norfolk and
Western Railroad Company owned by the
city Of Petersburg. The stock Was -oid
Yesterday in New York. Five hundred
shares brought 1862 - per share and the
other FIVE hundred shares $3.50 per share.
The paving Of Sycamore street with
vitr.hed brick Will begin next week.
The work Of putting in the bath rooms
i'm the Young Mems Christian Association
building is expected to be completed this
week.
OF the two hundred tickets to be sold
by the 18th instant 10 insure the star
course Of entertainments 10 be given under
the auspices of the Young Mems Chris
tan Association one hundred and thirty
two have been disposed Of
PERSONAL
Mr.. and Mrs. McLaws B0isseau, OF Mar
mora. Dinwiddie county are here on a
visit
Mr.. J. b. Strachan. passenger ticket
aren't Of the Norfolk and Western Rail
way Company in this city. who has been
On a visit to Farmvlle. has returned |
home.
Mr. Charles Conan. treasurer Of Prince |
George county. IS In the city.
Mr. j. Z. Luckett. OF Washington. y. |
g. IS here on a visit 20 his uncle Mr.. !
f. Rockwell.
Mr.. O. J. Boisseau. Of Dinwiddie county |
S here on a visit.
Misses Fannie and Carrna Reinach LETT /
his afternoon FOR Richmond on a visit.
An excursion party from 1nery. n. c..
,assed through here this morn.n@ en- route
or Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-24

LOUISVILLE ky. August 8-Wn-
helm pitched a good steady game while
Collinowor was Wild and tho Colonels
found his delivery easy. The batting Of
Wilhelm and Wagner was a feature. At
tendance. 800
Score: r. II. Z.
Louisville. o.. ..411O142Ox-lS y 1
Cleveland. o. 90 0O1OO1 % II 2
Batieries-Wllhclm and thinner; Coli
flower and Sugden Umplres-Manassau
and Hunt Time Of game hours
Cincinnati. = .; Pittsburg. > 3.
CINCINNATI o.. August 23-Leever
was effective I'm the first game. while
Hawley was hit hard The Reds won the
second game by punching hits on Honer
Attendance. $500.
soore-arst game: RI. f.
Cincinnati q. 100 0O2O0 OO-2 9
Pitisburg.. o.. ..0OO22001 0-5 - /
Batteries-Hawley and Pietz: Eeever
and Schriver.
Score-sec0nd game: r. II. +.
Cincinnati. O.. 900 3 o 2x-5 Q 2
Pittsburg O.. ...1 OO1OOO1-3 ]
-B-ietenstein and Pictz; Hot
FER and Schrvcr Umpires-ODay and
McGarr. Time. 1915.
St. Louis. 81; Chicago. 7-f2.
ST LOUIS. MO. August 23-St Louis
AMI Chicago broke even on a double
header to-day. THE Perfectos made
Garrison finish in the frs, game. winning
out after the score was 10 . against
them. Both teams played loose bah in
the second game. Attendance. 5000
Score-frst game: R.R II. =.
St. Louis. ......2OOO1 OO23-S 16 ]
Chicago. O.. ...OO322O0OO-7 g 9
Batterios-Sudhon. Powell and Criger;
Griffth and Chance.
The second game was called on account
Of darkness at the end OF the seventh
inning:
Score-second game: r. IT. p
81 Louis. q. .....11O1O4 0-7 81
Chicago. e.. ......3310023- 70 81
Batteries-Sudhon. Mcbride and Criger:
Taylor and Chance. Umpires-Swartwood
and Dwyer. Time. 2:0j
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-24

A 0REYFUS DAY.
inc Proceeding, While Monotonous
Plainly la Ills Favor.

LONDON, August 2i-Tae special cor.
respondents at Rennos agree that a..
though yesterdays sitting of the cour,
martial was monotonous. e. was al,o.
seher a good day for Dreyfus, who. the
correspondent Of the Daily News SAY.
rs taking passionate and quite t,a.
personal interest IN his own case-has 81,
fact. become a Dreyfuslto"
The proceedings, though much less 81,
citing than on the previous day. were strI
dominated by the strong personality az
NJ. Labor. People are beginning 10 SCI,
"a likeness 20 the beginning of NJ Csr-
bett2's career and they wonder No he VII
50 ass far
The correspondent Of the Times SAYS.
II learn on good authority that the forces
OF the prosecution lei by General Roget
are very anX.ously discussing The nd
Visibility Of adopting entirely new tactics
According 20 my in,ornan, they hope 90
be able 20 render plausible tho following
theory. Tn the presence. as they ere. ~
the undouhted facts Of treason. as proved
By the existence Of the bordereau sud
quite unwilling 90 admit that Colonel
Henry was capable o. treason; convinced.
lANl fNNNNs Nli4f ONiN p iiE. .HI -FNaN NA.'ANA
could possibly have obtained the i1osma-
ton contained 90 the borderaau. thoy
ought 90 impose as 90 n solution or an
explanation the idea that Dreyfus and
Esterhazv were aoc0mpiices. brought to-
cether bv Weyl of the Yacht. and ,aus
Estn-hazv's admission that the boree-
roau IS DO bis banda i8ct accepted Nv
tne Court of Cessation would be ao-
copied ov DIE court martiol. while ORGY
us would be looked upon as tfe zeal
traitor and purveyor % focHmonia 20
the military attaches of She Triple A..l'
ance.
II need not marshal again this hrqo-
thesis tho humorous Lr1Clt Dh ~ i..l-
probability and even 2f lis mp i'i'..l,
irt j mention ~ here because Ftly
fact OF ita being 70" tnua *
throv.s "a sudden and brilliant iiGAt on tbe
rqrfc-T DO not care 80 use 90 strong ID
tcrm-which has seized 1gll of me it..Is
band OF c9nsr.ratotf against JAf.l.e -
they have behold fhe Renre i1+Ft' guy
fn. The last three days slowly Day sur'i,
placed I'm possession n those Facts OK
which 0niv French offf0r ltcf.s ol'-
side he war Office stli remain h.l8.it
omcial permission to an1esr at the
Renncs court martial. IL cited. bes been
granted. according 90 The Rome c'fff-
-ordcnt 0f tho Daily Mall. ~ colonel
2anizzard formerly italian military ai-
oche I'm Paris. who recently denied. in a.
communication 10 the Figaro. tAe state
nont OF General Roget in h.s er'1 nea.
al Rcnncs. that PaniLzurdi addressed
.eDort TO sign0r Ressman. formerly lfaI-
an Ambassador 20 France. to One eneot
hat Colonel Schwartzk0ppcn. formerly
German military atnche in Paris. AaA
citations with Drcyfus.
LABORI WILL SUE.
NJ Iaborl has decided 20 prosecute IA
-roix one Of the leading clerical organs.
tud La IAbre Parole together will a.
Jrumont. proprietor ana director Of tne
after paper, personally FOR declaring
Die recent murderous attack upon him a
fake
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-24

The latest issue OF Royal Blue" con
tains a dainty little piece headed III
Bohemia" from the pen OF Mr.. Arthu.
q. Lewis, southern passenger agent Of IN,
baltimore and OHIO railroad AZ Norfolk
1t IS as follows:
Into BOhemia's haven,
Where the hand of friendship rings
With true. sincere devotion
And honor. s0lace brings
Where poverty no crime consists,
And charity has 40 chill,
Where none may enter who retain
Against another ill.,
No social change binds there the hand
To offer where 81 may
The consolation OF a hope
Or dawning OF a day.
When world torn natures weary
OF pulling UP the hill.
May In the sun OF friendship find
Some consolation stilL
Where IS this land. Bohemia?
IL lives apart from care
And knows no hnbitati0n,
But yet Is everywhere
Where eyes meet eyes In pity
And hearts meet hearts in pain;
When human nature Christ won
Shows It's better side again.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-24
AZ Saratoen-

SARATOGA. August 23.-First race
six furlongs-I,ady Massey @ to 81 first:
Tar Heel q 10 u second; Post Haste
q 10 ID third Time. l:15 IA
Second race-seyen furlongs-Sea Lion
a 20 D FIRST; X. c. 3. % to ID second:
The Barrister 90 10 j third. Time.
lbs Ia
TAlrd race-one mne-Myth &c 20 ID
first. Gaiathee % 20 ID second: Judge
Warden 6 20 ID third. Time l:n L.
Fourth race-0ne mile and a sixteenth
cionsilla @ 20 % nrst Charentus @ 10 y
second: i'he Star Of Bethlehem &c 70 u
third Time. 1;lS
Fifth receive furlongs-Ollnda a 10 ID
frs; Ia Venga % 20 % second. Klckum
Bob GO 10 j. third. Time. 1901 a.