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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-06

1he largest crowd Of che season went
t. Greenwood Garden yesterday ana that
sas Illustrated songs were a strong at
taztlon was evident b. the large num-
bsr 1haf remained during the evening.
During the afternoon tie latest popular
songs were rendered by Miss Helen 81.
Clair Boston, wei known contralto
via Is well known IN this city. Miss
81 Clair never sang better than she aia
gsaaay. Miss Pauline also rendered
slae very pleasing songs Mr.. Charles
prouty was a great favorite and he won
much praiss by his artistic singing. The
hand concert was very enjoyable during
the afternoon
It was the finest exhibition Of illus
fztea songs ever seen ia this cit, fhs
views being pretty and appropriate.
1nere win be illustrated songs at the
Garden every night this week and It Will
prove very enjoyable to all who visit
fhe Garden. Take steamer Alice Howard.
Portland pier, the only steamer running
dlfect to Greenwood Garden.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-06
CROWDS VISITED THE SHIPS.

The special trains into Portland yester-
day brought IN hundreds Of people who
visited the ships Of war in the harbor and
took in Portland S resorts. The steamers
running to the battleships did large
business all day. The Kearsarge and
Kentucky seemed to be the NEST popular
ships and received the largest part OF the
crowd. Yesterdays rush for these ships
VIII be small in comparison to what is
expected today and tomorrow
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-06
THE LADDER CONTEST.

Chief Eldrldge has decided that it WIN
be best to change the ladder contest
from she \. III. @ A. building in Con-
gress square to the tower of the Union
station. He does this because it was
found that the fifty feet extension ladders
would be liable to damage the Y. NJ. G..
A. building while no harm can possibly
be done TO the Union station. This con-
test VIII take place. as before announced
at / 80 clock on Tuesday.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-06
THE FIRE WORKS.

The most comfortable way To see the
grand exhibition Of fire works on the
Eastern Promenade, Tuesday evening,
VIII be to take the steamer Pilgrim
which viii leave Custom House wharf at
go. call at Peaks island sail among the
war ships and anchor off the East En-
Yacht club house. This Will give the
passengers a chance to see the entire ex-
hlhitlon and return to the city and Peaks
island after q it IL over. This makes q
line excursion for a little money.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-06

Every day during Old Home Week.
there VIII be a public piano recital IN the
store Of Oren Hooper's Sons by Miss
Madge Gilbert. The first one viii be
given on Monday afternoon at 3 O'Clock
on the Estey Grand piano. The following
Is partial programme:
March-Scorcher, Rosey
OFerture-poet and Peasant Guppe
Symposia Waltz, Bendin
Cake Walk,
0litterinp Dewdrops. Kellar
zenda Waltz Witmark
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-06

A man named James McGuire, who
says he lives in Somerville, was brought
into the police station last night with
his back badly bruised. lie had been
drinking and did not know where he had
received the injury. lie seemed to be
pretty badly hurt.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-06
STRUCK By A TRAIN.
x.hn r. webb of south Hvtndhnna
Killed Sunday.

hlr. John f. Webb, deaf mute. resld-
ing al south Windham, "a man Of about
Il wears Of age, was run over by an
excursion train Of the Mountain division
Il the Maine Central railroad, Sunday
ag6srnoon about a mile from the city OF
NesLrook,
Sir. Webb was walking along near the
track entirely unconscious OF the danger.
rhe whistle aud other signals were Of no
avail. and III an instant Mr.. Webb was
struck By the engine. The wheels Of
sha engine ran over and severed his right
azn and leg from the body. lie also
,.eelgsd a bad fracture Of the skull. The
body vas taken up and brought on the
train IL this city and carried TO Rich S
undertaking rooms to be prepared for
bnrsa. Iha body Is to he taken back to
south Nlnaham, II 7ome OF the decease
.aan. for burial. Tho victim of this ac-
eident was q brother Of j.. M. Webb.
Esa.. well known attorney Of this city.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-06
EXCURSION TRAINs.

On several of the railroads yesterday
excursion trains were run TO the city
and all brought big loads of passengers
On the Maine Central special trains
were run from WatervilIe and Farming
ton and on the Mountain division from
Beechers Falls. The Boston a. Maine
had a special from Old Orchard and ONE
or more came from points along the
Grand Trunk.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-06

The executive committee of the Maine
State Grange has arranged a series Of
twslve Field Meetings as follows:
August 20-Caribou, Aroostook county.
August 2l-toxcrofts PiscataQuis
county
august z3-East AIachIas Camp Ground,
Washington county.
August ss-Blue HI bIl neral Springs,
Han60ek county.
august 15-Sagamo re Farm, Camden,
Knox 81 aldo co1ntles.
August -Merrymeefing Park, Saga
dahee ana AndfoscogRln counties.
August 2s-0ak Grove VassaI boro.
k4unehec county.
August 25-liayden Lake, Somerset
august so-East Livermore Fair
sround FRANKLIN anu Androscoggin
Aaenst si-Cu mberland county.
ssFEemher- Cornish York county.
The meetings are - h. addressed by
Hon. Aaron Jones. Worthy Master OF the
National Grange. who II one Of the abiesf
aud best expounders Of the principles Of
lie order oG u. Of II. ia the country and
SIS services aro~ In constant demand FOR
ii his time Id other states His coming
. Mains this busy year IS agreat compii-
neat - tha patrons 81 tire OLD Pine TREE
state.
Prominent patrons q Maine VIII also
address, eaeh meeting. Local committees
afe sxnactsa Go furnish music and pro-
vide such other entertainment as viii en-
IEen the meeting.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-06
MATCHES AT EAST
PORT.

Eastport, August 5.--In his first race
in this country, Percy r. CaviIle, the
champion swimmer of England and
Australia, defeated Will IL. Smith Of
Calais, over the Pennamaquau lake
course this afternoon, having a lead of an
eighth of mile at the finish of the mile.
Time. 20 10 minutes. In addition to his
race Caville gave an exhibition OF fancy
high diving and swimming.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-06
THE CONWAY s. Goss BANKRUPT
SALE.

This entire stock of new and desirable
articles for 1adies' and childrens use,
and for Infants wear, Is being closed out
at less than half usual prices. This Is
certainly a very unusual opportunity
to secure such desirable articles at a
great saving. Sale continues daily at
$40 Congress street, till the stock is ex-
nnt1efad
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-06
GOOD TFMPLARS.

Inclasp lodge, I. 0. of G. Il, has a
fine programme for the visiting Good
Templars for this evening at their hall,
SO Temple street. q. G, T., u. A. Caine
viii be present and several other grand
officers. Everybody welcome.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-06

The best souvenirs for Old Home Week
visitors, Portland, LongfeIlow souvenir
spoons (patented). sold only by J. A.
Merrill & Co, 5o3 Congress street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-06

The members Of the city government
with their ladies have been invited by
Captain Foleer Of the Kearsarge, whose
wife Is a Portland lady, to visit the.
kearsarge this afternoon. A special
boat win leave Custom House wharf
from the Casco Bay landing at two
o'clock this afternoon which viii accom-
MEDIATE all of the mem bers OF the city
government and their ladies.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-06
/sz0sls-y Counter.

0A~1S
Pepper and Salt Bottles,
with sterling silver top,
at SOC, were SOC. One
lot of sterling silver boot
hooks, manicure files
and shoe horns, at zoe.
Stationery Counter
One lot of Beacon Hill,
smooth finish cream laid
writing paper, at 29c a
pound, sold other days
at 48c. One lot of ''Per-
lection" Cameo Playing
Cards, at 25c pack,
were 39c.
HanaksyrAzefs C0~nter
one lo1 Oh pure linen
and Swiss embroidered
Handkerchlefs, at three
for 25c
's4'' 0"''' '"~'''S>'
one lot OF DIR. Lud-
wigs Buttermilk Soap,
three cakes III a box, at
0 ~ -
packaoes af o. > nonnd
other DAVIS 15c. One lot
of Sponoe Baos. 1T 19o
marked down from DC
+r;,,,n,oJ -, ! :. 2 :; 49, -
broiderv coIored and
white At zoo n,orIod
down from zoo
90 ''''''' 0''''''>' - "'''''' )
one lou OIL SILK ana
n
Sa'iH 0eriiS lies a' loc'
Two Ior 10c' regular
price @0c each
Em0r0'4s'zes C0'1@fs>
One lot of German
Spachtel (cut work. Pill
low Shams and Table
Cloths, at 62c, marked
from 00c.
Laces Counter.
One lot Of Tuxedo
Veilings, plain and spot
ted, back, white and
colors, at 19c yard to-
day, regular price, 25c.
Mems U1saeyzUeuy Counter.
A lot of best quality
Otis blue clouded Shirts
and Drawers, at 35c,
marked down from soc.
MEMS Hocle,.v C,,u,,1ey
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-06

A lot OF fine nainsoOk
short Dresses, trimmed
with Swiss embroidery,
for children six months to
three years, lat 75c, marked
down from $1.00. Also
a lot of misses and chill
dren's fine navy blue
serge Sailor Suits, sizes
four to twelve years, at
O0,marked from $3.50.
In same section, a lot of
boys BIouses, sizes four
to eight years, at 25c,
been 42c.
Shirt Wassks Counter
Six styles Of white
and colored Shirt w aists,
at soc, been $1.00 and
SIPS. Also a lot at CSC,
been $3.50, $1.62 and
$189.
Bathing Goods.
One lot of silk Mohair
Bathing Caps, at 19c-
soc quality.
UuaeyzOeQa Counter Muslin.
Three styles of cam
brio Night Gowns, trim
med with lace and Swiss
embroidery, at $1.OO,
marked down from $1.5O.
Sz...,. r..<
One lot OF all Linen
Skirts, full umbrella
shape, three different
~ ','0c WIN
Lono - RI 90 -
80 81 ~ ~ II ll''' Neu
u 10 vi from qz'oO an q
$z.oz-
C'1ae'-aOear Counter, hmstheG
One lot of Swiss rib
bed Undervests, silk fin
isb. at 121-2c. been 1oc
and 90 AIso . ,,,alI
80
t hire a d Combination
Suits, high neck and
short sleeves, small sizes
only, at 89c.marked down
from 81 Ak
Isle thread Shirts. for
children up to five wears.
at 18c. been 25c.
CONNER
One lot of assorted
styles of fine black and
(women's,) at Soc, mark
OIL down from hfln
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-06
go ssssWELCONIE.sss s o.

As one of the old Clothing city, shall be pleased
greet any former resident during Youn find
larger quarters than occupied years bigger
are more clerks Business methods changed many respects
the same odfashoned honesty the dealings Of this
house IN its infancy is still in here up
Reliable Clothing Boston New lines have
been added from time to time, until today GIohe Men,
Boys and Children from their feet TO the
Of their heads. proud store and the growth
Of our business shall keep "Open week Drop in
whether want to buy We be glad to see you
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-06

back to the original price.
ZodDy the prizes are cut
dee6.
Ru........<
4 hunoreo Market OF
81 go. ID e o..
man willow. at 19c.
One lot of American
Flags, fast colors, mount
ed on Spear Head staff,
at 29c, marked down
from 48c. One lot of
Iaplltz y ases' decorated,
80 - 49,
IN ~ - 80 . ~
0"'"'s'9 '"''9 = -, ~ o.
81.
y - W
~ P'
W
h ,ll~'''' e e. ' 90 p"'s e1E ~ ~
O79" % ~ ~ $3.50
80 - . ~ - 70 0'
49,
VI p1 O4;,t Ell
"a - 90
p,b5o,,s co,,,,1e,.
.4.1 - &c
;nob nlo;n and fonou
en- Fl Co.; phho
- ooa - ,.l-od
down from 50c-short
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-06
Notions C0uNte2,

One lot Of Sanitary
Dress Shields, can be
Numbered, at 18c a pair,
been 25c and zoe. AT
same counter, one lot of
extra quality nickel plat
ed Safety Pins, three
sizes, at 4c a card, Zone
dozen on a card.)
L1nangS Counter
One lot Of "a inch
French Hair Cloth,
(grey), at 22c a yard,
marked down from 32c.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-06

ne acentheT to-day
IS likely 20 Be <3ir-
PORTLAND. Aug Q, 1900
X x YELL begin
w "Old Home
Week" with
a special Bargain Sale,
the offerings in which
will be equal in all re-
spects to the great sales
which this store has held
every Monday this year.
1t should be borne in
mind that the prices quot
ed are for the day only.
Any lot not entirely
closed out will be with
drawn from sale or put
back to the original price.
Z0apy tie prizes are cut
deep.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-06
Glo0es Counter.

One lot of women's
four button Suede
Gloves, modes and tans,
at $1.25. Also a lot of
black silk Gloves, small
sizes only, at half price
today.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-06
OWEN, MOORE 90.

ne gceatheT to-day
is likely 20 be <alr.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-11
D., L. & w. Board for Today.

Following is the makeup of the
Delaware, I.ackawanna and Western
board for today:
Thursday, JAN II, 1900.
WILD CATS. SOUTH.
1 n. MI. ]. Dufy.
! a. ma. ]. Mcdonnell.
a. m.--E. McAllister. with James Ga
haEan's men,
3 a. nj. OIlara.
3 a. MI. Gcrrity.
4 "A. ma. Gerrity.
$50 Il. M W. y: Warfel.
n. MI J. l.arkin. .. ,.u,.,,o
. a. m.-F. ID. Secor.
10 u. MI. Burkhart.
II 81. NV. +. Mann.
II a. nj. Mosier. with II. i. FELLOWS
Il. 30 p. NO. Randolph.
p ms. Finerty.
l y. mo-. Case.
y. nj. Bush.
p. MI. Fitzpatrick.
3p. nj. Swartz.
AS p. m.-F. Wall.
SUBMITS.
a. m, north-G. Frounfelker.
a. m. ncrth-McLare. with Warrick's
men.
1890 Il. m. south--S. Carmody.
II a. m. south--H. Bush.
q y. m. suuth-M. Madigan.
FULLER.
IL a. m.-Pcckins.
PUSHERS.
$50 a. M, south--lfouser.
11.30 a. m. south-Moran.
- p. m. south-M. Murphy.
1890 p. M. south-C. Cawley.
PASSENGER ENGINES.
a. m.-Widencr.
$50 p. m.-McGovern.
WILD CATS NORTH.
p. n., engines -ieorge Hill.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-11

her whereabouts. The description tailed
with certain peculiarities that had been
observed by the Aliens, and when she
was Conffor ted by them with the advor-
tisement she at last. after considerable
effort. recalled that her name was wager
and that her home was In Virginia. Her
mind being clouded she was slow to real
ize her situation. but upon being assured
that she would be kindly t'eated she con-
sented to return home.
Mrs. Yager's mind IL still confused and
she Is unable to recall her wanderings.
but Is recovering rapidly. and she hopes
to be able by degf ecs to give IL complete
account Of her wanderings during tho
first fortnight of her absence Her hus-
band is overjoycd at her return.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen are guests OF the
family tonight at Cross Keys.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-11

One Of the most favorable points Ia
the situation Is not having the atten-
tion 1t deserves. We refer to the great
change wrought In the railroad inter-
ests of the country during the last
few months This revolution has been
not of a spectacular sort. but the re-
suits are In every particular satisfa,-
tory. On this head Dow-Jones says:
Never in the palmiest days of rail-
road pools was there SO much real
harmony and unity among the princi-
pal roads as there is today. This has
been accomplished by community Of
ownership and united action by the
asntrolling flnanciers. The new rela.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-11
ions between the PENNSYLVANIA AMI

tions between the Pennsylvania AMI
the Baltimore and Ohio are an In
stance of the way things have been
moving. The soft coal situation has
been solidified by the substantial union
and successful reorganization OF most
of the Ohio soft coal roads. as well as
by the improved condition of Balti-
more and Ohio.
"Thc western roads have settled most
of their difficulties, and dwell In peace
and harmony on most essential points.
The rans-continental lines are firmly
controlled by financial interests that
are determined to have peace. Tne
gulf situation has been cleared by the
bankruptcy and capture of the Pitts
burg and Gulf. There Is no blot on
the railroad situation today. for the
first time in years. Rates are certain.
ly being maintained everywhere, AMI
are being advanced in many places.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-11
DISAPPEARED FROM HER HOME
The Missing Mrs. ottie JOY Yager
Was Located in This City.

The following dispatch from Har-
risonburg. Va, appeared in yesterdays
Philadelphia Inquirer:
Mrs. Ottie JOY wager whose unaccount-
able disappearance from Richmond a
month ago caused the deepest grief and
anxiety to her husband and other re.a-
tives, returned to her home at Cross
Keys today. She VAS accompanied by
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen, Of Scranton, Pa, in
whose home she spent the last two weeks.
Several days before Christmas Mis-.
Wager answered an advertisement of the
Aliens foi IL cook and house girl. They
were at once Impressed with the fact
tnat her station In life was much higher
than that of Il domestic. In the mean-
time she broke down In her efforts to do
housework and being without money, she
was permitted by Mr.. Allen to assist him
In clerical work, and she thus earned
her board.
on Saturday last an adveI tisement APP
pcared in the Philadelphia Inquirer CIV
ing Il full description of the missing lady
and Offering a reward for Information of
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-11
LIVE NEWS OF The
INDUSTRIAL WORLD
ACCIDENTS NOT so FREQUENT
AS A FEW YEARS AGO.

Many Safety Devices Adopted by
Railroad Companies Has Made the
Work of Their Employees Less
Hazardous-Great Change That
Has Taken Place in the Manage
ment of carbohydrates Har-
mony Prevails-Make-up of the
D., L. e. w. Board for Today.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-11
H Sal
of COlOred Dress Goods.
Down
ofTaffeta and Fancy Silks.

is tempting price offer these great lots of goods for.
reduction in the figures attractive and properly
But its not alone the prices that
Big things in silk and dress goods selling part of
daily 1te and wouldn't much time talk
limited quantities commonplace values The silks and dress
goods offer in this sale neither limited
Thousands of aside from their cheapness
This is part of sweeping clearance effort. 1t
many years ago that ceased carry winter goods
through the These silks and dress goods for the
fall and winter 1899 and 1900 Not yard shall be sold in
the spring of 1900 And this is why
At 5Oc Yard-Serges Storms
At soc. Yard-Boucle Novelties, Suhng,
At soc. Yad-Cashme
unlimited
At SOC. YardOur
pieces audov cdors
al fromo our lineso
and
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-11

DIRECTIONS.-Use less tea and in
fuse inREE to FIVE minutes. AL
ways use boiling water.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-11
GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY.
Traders National Bank Has Been 81
Designated by Secretary Gage.

Secretary of the Treasury Gage has
designated the Traders National bank
of this city to be a depository to the
extent of s150,000 of United States
funds.
In order to qualify as such deposit
tory the bank is obliged to deposit in
the federal treasury United States
bonds to an amount equal to the above.
The Third National bank of this city
is the only other bank in these districts
of the state named as u depository OF
United States funds.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1900-03-31
A Story Of Or, Mitchell.

The following anecdote is told Of DR.
Weir Mitchell; While on one of his for
eign trips he decided to consult very
eminent German specialist regarding q
nervous disease of his own of loug stand.
ing. The two men had never met be.
fore, 50 he sent up his card as "Mr.
Mitchell Of Philadelphia" and was re-
ceived by the German under this title.
The physician examined him very care
fully and then said; "My dear sir. do you
say you come from Philadelphia
The doctor was forced to admit the in
iquity.
"Wcll,' said the physician, shave you
consulted DIR. =. Weir Mitchell of that
cityy'
The doctor said that he had.
And he couldn't help you?"
"No,' was the answer.
"fhen." said the doctor. removing his
spectacles with an air Of tnalty, I'm
afraid can't do anything for you."-
New York Times.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1900-03-31
PREACHERS SORE THROAT,
Pulpit Speakers Are Not the Only
Sufferers From 1t.


Sufferers From 1t.
"The late Colonel lngersoll frequently
gained applause during his lectures by
referring to the fact that there was such
thing recognized in the standard med.
ical books as preachers sore throat but
that no one had ever heard of an auc-
tioneers sore throat" observed popu-
lar voice builder to reporter, land
while Colonel Ingcrsel probably was
entitled to the point he wanted to illus
trate he was somewhat off when he in
sisted on the point.
Preachers sore throat is recognized
by all writer's on throat diseases. but it
is not necessarily confined to preachers.
Lawyers-l mean court advocates-and
others who overtax their voice at times
suffer from it as frequently as do preach
ers. One Of the answers to Colonel In
gersoll would be that the books did NOT
include singers sore throat either.
'"The fact of the matter is that auc-
tioneers do not have sore throat. A sue
cessful auetiOneer, as fur as his voice is
concerned, is provided naturally with
abnormally strong vocal chords. These
he strengthens by continual use. so that
in few years the voice and throat are
the strongest parts of him. He is as La
BILE. however. as others to suffer from
other troubles and has his share Of them
too. 1t is the same way with a singer.
His voice is generally the strongest part
Of him, and almost every other organ
suffers before his throat does. The public
does not know how many there are who
try auctioneering and who find that they
cannot hold out. The voice of every
man is not suited for continuous work.
Auctioneer work means several hours of
constant vocal exercise each day.
"Ihe reason the preachers throat goes
back on him now and then, and it does,
is that his use Of the vocal chords is not
constant, for ordinarily the greater ef-
fort is seldom more than once a week.
Another thing that operates agans, the
preachers and in favor Of the auctionecr
is that the preacher seldom speaks in
the open air, while the auctionepr finds
the most use for his voice in the open
air. Open air is the most wonderful
of the voice. A marked cx-
ample Of this is the fact that circus per-
formers and circus followers generally,
who work in tents and open air. never
have sore throals. Washington Star.