davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-24
WORK ON THE CITY STREETS.

The street department Is busy just now
with several pieces of work in different
sections of the city. New sidewalks are
being built on several of the Deering
streets, notably, Forest avenue, Cherry
street and Glenwood avenue. On Com
mercial street an important paving job is
in progress near the foot of High street.
The old cobble stones are being removed,
much to the improvement of the street
md to the benefit of the many heavy
teams that constantly use that thorough
fare. Deering street is being macadam-
lied and repairs are in progress to the
matchmaking in Congress square
Other work is in contemplation and will
be begun as soon as the crews finish their
present work.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-24
BRIEF JOTTINGS.

The army recruiting station on Middle
street, is enlisting men for all branches
of the service, slowly, but are making no
especial effort to secure enlistments on
account Of the Chinese troubles. In two
years the Portland and sub-stations in
Maine have enlisted 600 men.
The rank Of esquire will be conferred at
the meeting of Ivanhoe lodge, No. %, K.
of p, this evening.
On Wednesday afternoon, July 95, there
will be match at the Portland links
between four members of the Portlan d
club and four from the Arundel Golf club
of Kennebunkport, headed by that dis
tingu1shed amateur golfer, III. M. Forrest
of Philadelphia.
1t is understood that the Mayor viii
approve the order for the erection of
new pest house on the Deering city
farm lot. Plans have been secured and
the erection Of the building will be be-
gun at once, probably as soon as next
month
The Brown heirs contemplate the erec-
tion Of new prick block on Centre
street, on the site now occupied by the
Atwood restaurant and other wooden
buildings.
Portland is now passing through an
exceptionally healthy period. No case of
contagious disease has been reported to
the board OF health since July z.
Luther B Roberts has been spoken of
as a possible Democratic nominee for
Congress from this district.
Tho Rro,pov, ono dooI oh crr3v,od O11a,.
their disastrous defeat of Saturday at the
hands of the police baseball team. They
ascribe their defeat to the fact that only
part of their regular team appeared for
play and that they were all soreIy in
need of practice. They have reorganized
with six new players and will try con-
illusions with the "coppers'' next Satur-
day. Charles Gay will probably pitch for
them, with Webster at the receiving end
of the battery.
Sneak thieves are getting in their usual
summer work at the Union station Sat
urday night a lady left a pocketbook con-
tanning $50, a B & M mileage book and
other property on a window sill for a few
minutes and when she returned it was
gone. No trace of it has been found.
At the registry of deeds yesterday was
recorded a certificate of the Incorporation
of the Wood. Morris Acetylene Gas Com
pany, to manufacture and deal in acety-
lene gas and appliances for its use. Presi-
dent, John d Morris of Portland; treasur-
er, Geo. A. Wilson, Jr., of South Paris
directors, Vim. E. Wood and John d.
Morris Of Portland and George A. Wilson
of South Paris. Certificate approved
July 8.
For the second time within the last
month the general store of AnseI l.
Dunn at North Yarmouth was broken
and entered, Saturday night, and small
quantity of merchandise stolen. There
is no clue to the burglars who are
thought to be local parties
Chandler's band will not accompany
the grocery men on their picnic Wednes-
day as stated in the Express last evening.
Mr.. CooInbs, manager of the Gentry
Show, has kindly invited the mem bers at
the Home Of Friendless Boys to attend
the performance today and has provided
the necessary transportation etc.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-24
REUNION OF THE gath AND a8th.

The annual reunion of the veterans of
the gath and 28th regiments, Maine vol.
unteers, win be held at Merrymeeting
park, Brunswick, August 10th, 1900. One
fare for the round trip has been promised
by the Maine Central railroad, the Ban
gor and Aroostook, Portland and Rum
ford Falls, Somerset, Wiscasset and Que
bee, and also the Kennebec Steamboat
line.
Comrades should notify other comrades
If the time and place of meeting, in order
that all who can may be present at this
reunion.
The business meeting of the association
Will be held as early as convenient after
the arrival of the train, probably about
II 80 a. M, to be followed by banquet.
Any MEMBER of the association desiring
further information can obtain it by ap-
plying to the secretary Edwin Totman,
Richmond, Maine, or to the president Of
the association, II. G. Vaughn, Foxcroft,
Maine.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-24
LOBSTER OVER YARD LONG.

The prize lobster of the season came in
on the steamer Lucretia yesterday morn
ing for S. A. SkilIings, Sc Commercial
street. 1t is a monster and Mr.. SkiIlings
viii keep it for the present in one OF his
cars.
Maine waters are acquiring a reputa-
tion for big Holsters and this one prob
ably heads the list for size of any brought
to this port. It was taken from the car
and weighed and it tipped the scale at a
trifie over nineteen pounds.
1t measures thirty eight inches, or, to
give better conception, one yard and
5wO inches from tip of tail to end of
claws. From the tip of the tailsto the tip
Of the nose is twenty-one inches. The big
claws to the first joints only are thirteen
inches long and five inches wide. It's
smell ers are fifteen inches long.
1t was caught at Prospect Harbor in q
novel way. When the trap was pulled the
mammoth crustacean was found clinging
to the outside in the end of the trap.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-24
NOTICE.

Chambers Rand aud Orches
ira having been duly incOr-
pOrated under the laws of the
state of Maine, hereby give
notice, that any person or
society using the name Chand-
Ier's Band or Orchestra for ad-
Veriising or amy other purpose
will be dealt with TO the full ex-
tent Of the law.
Per Order,
BAND COMMITTEE. y
i,rol
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-24
NOT pRUF.

The ru1nor comes to the surface of the
newspapers every few months and is
echosd from them on peoples tongues,
that the old family mansion, corner Of
State and Spring streets, owned by Peleg
Barker, Esq and kept as a boarding
house by Miss Baker, is soon to be de-
molished, and large apartment house is
to be built there in the near future. We
have it from no less authority than the
owner of the property that no such pro-
ject is contemplated. This comfortable,
roolny mansion will be continued as a
boarding house by it's present occupant
Miss Baker. A pleasanter or more home
like living place would be hard to find.
Visitors from other states who have spent
their summer vacations under this hos
pitable roof are enthusiastic concerning
the beauty Of the immediate surround
ings of the place. The broad and shady
State street, the adjoining gardens, and
spacious grounds combine to give whole
someness as well as comfort, which is ap-
preciated by permanent as well as tempo
rary guests.
Miss Baker hopes to keep the house
filed through the winter with family or
single boarders.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-24
THEY HAD STOLEN JUNK,

Four boys about ten years of age were
taken before City Marshal Sylvester yes
5erday morning, on the charge of stealing
pieces of junk from various places about
Portland pier.
For some time past the business men of
hat section have been missing small ar
icles and the thefts became so frequent
hat complaint was made to the police
Investigation fastened guilt upon four
Juveniles. who said they had been selling
5ne fruits of their labor to the pawn
brokers.
Their parents We're called before the
mar shall and warned to take better care
Of their children, who were dismissed
With a reprimand.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-24
BRIEF MEETING OF ALDERMEN

BRIEF MEETING OF ALDERMEN
There was a special meeting of the
mayor and board of aldermen yesterday
afternoon at which the usual cases .wers
disposed of,
The following petitions for new build
ings were granted: @. S. Bates, 5lS
Washburn avenue; Oliver Anderson, 2
Fessenden street; DR.. j. B. Neil, 6O4
Congress street; D. F. Corser, AZ Middle
street; r. E. Eastman, 50 Pine street; d
@. Murray, 16 Forest avenue; Herman
Bisbee, Richardson street.
The board resolved itself into licen-
sing board and granted the following pc
titions: Jacob Judelshon, junk dealer on
Commercial wharf; Walter g. Hay, I'M
dertaker at Woodfords; 6 L. Bailey, to
sell gunpowder; N. E. Redlon, to blast
rock IN city; Mason and Perrin, rs Mid
die street. yictualers; Palmer L. Criminal,
junk dealer; Simon Gould, junk dealer;
Andrew B. Larkin, junk dealer.
The resignation OF Hans P Smith, as a
member of the police force with a request
that it be at once accepted, was received
and accepted.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-24
TEN DOLLAR, FIRE

The chemical was called about eleven
O'Clock yesterday morning to extinguish
a slight blaze on the roof of S. A. Skill
ing's lobster shop, SO Commercial street.
A spark from the funnel ignited the
dry woodwork in the caves where it could
not be reached by the hose in the shop
and the chemical was sent for. After
cutting hole through the shingles the
fire was extinguished without difficulty.
Damage about So
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-24
THE PEAKS RAILROAD.
Work on the Line May Be Begun Before
Long.

1t is now believed that work on the
proposed electric railroad to be placed on
Peaks island may be begun before the
close of the present summer season. On
Saturday Mr.. L. @. Whelden, the late
manager of the Portland and Yarmouth
electric road, who is the protector of the
scheme. was again in the city and met
several prominent business men In regard
to the subject. Mr.. WheIden is very en-
thusiastic and Is confident that the in
vestment would within comparative
ly short time prove to be an exc client
one. He is understood to have receiv ed
considerable encouragement in his con
ferences Saturday.
Mr.. Whelden is also Interested in the
building of a large hotel on Peaks for
next summer.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-24
PERSONAL.


DR.. Griffith, who has been relieved
from duty as post surgeon, win leave to-
day on short leave of absence before
joining his new station in the Philip
pines. His successor, DR.. Pond, has al
ready reported for duty.
Mrs. Frederick Jones, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Hacker and Messrs. Arthur and
Howard Jones have just returned from
the Maple Crest, a beautiful little hotel
at East Parsonsheld, among the foot
hills Of the White Mountains.
Chairman George II. Allan of the Re-
publican city committee has gone to West
Pembroke for weeks visit with rela-
tives.
Mr.. Mortimer Fargo, general m anager
OF the money order and travellers check
departments of the American Express
company, is passing his vacation il.
Portland He is located at the Columbia,
and is accompanied by Mrs. Fargo and
her mother, Mrs Drummond.
Mr.. and Mrs William G So1le of this
city returned yesterday from Montreal
where they had spent Sunday with their
daughter, Mrs. 6. Edwin Woodman,
Jr., whose husband is the pastor of the
Congregational church in that city.
Rt. Rev. Bishop Healy, ID. D., will or
dain to the priesthood tomorrow next
Mr.. James A. Hayes of Portland and Mr.
NJ f. Drain of Lewiston. The interest
ing ceremony Will be held at the Cattle
dra1.
Mice T(atio n NFo1o,,,.b oe ,,,,,Ir,, =
street, and Miss Mary G. Comedian of
Franklin street, two popular teachers,
are spending part of their vacation in
New York,
May or Mortland OF Rockland, IN
surance Commissioners Carr OF
Bowdoinham, Hon. Herbert NJ Heath
of Augusta, Gen. Charles Hamlin and
Mr.. and Mrs. f. A Eddy of Bangor are
at the Falmouth hotel.
. Quite party enjoyed the sail on the
Corinna to Kellogg church, last Sunday.
Among them were Miss Charlotte
Thomas of Portland and Mr.. and Mrs.
Whitney of Montreal, as guests of General
and Mrs Chamberlain.
Judge Nichols of Hartford, Conn.,, who
Is The president of the National Insurance
company, is in the ci5y for few days.
He is accompanied by his daughter, Mrs
H. A. Smith, who is visiting Mrs
Charles f. Flagg at Great Diamond
island.
Captain John A. Lejeune and wife are
in the city. Captain Lejeune is prom i
nent officer of the United States marine
service.
Mr.. Thomas F. Dolan of the New York
Journal IS at the Falmouth hotel return
ing from a business tour throughout the
state.
Hon. W. T. Cobb, A. F. Crockett, and
@. A. Crockett of Rockland ana Hon
H. L. Shepherd and c. P. Shepherd of
Rockport are at the Congress Square
h otel.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-24

The fire near Rigby was smoking pro
fusely yesterday afternoon, but did not
blaze up to any great extent. A force q
men are there fighting 1t, and they ar
keeping it under control pretty we'll. Un
less something unforeseen occurs, no dan
ger to Rigby or any other property is ap
pretended. The fire is under She surfaca
and is as difficult to control as the Peak
island fire
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-24
OLD HONE WEEK.
Various Details of the Great CeIebra-
ton in Portland.

Mayor Robinson yesterday received a
letter from the assistant ad5utant general
of the army informing him that permits
sion would be granted the troops sta
TONED around Portland to participate in
tae great parade in Portland on the
morning of August 18th. The companies
at both Fort Preble and Williams will
be invited to take part in this parade.
A letter was received yesterday from
Adjutant General Richards stating that
all of the companies Of the first regiment
of Names National Guard with the ex-
ception OF company OF Lewiston, had
accepted the invitation of the City of
Portland TO take part in the Old Home
Week parade. The city will provide the
transportation for these men and see that
they get good dinner here. The regi-
mental staff and non-commissioned staff
will accompany the regiment.
Chief Eldridge has received notification
that F. Delavina of this city who is in :
terested in the fire department. has offered
a handsome silver water pitcher suitably
engraved to the fire company which comes
18th from the city or town farthest from
Portland Chief Eldridge will send out a
notification of this offer Of Mr.. Delavina
to the fire companies in Maine and M ass
achusetts and other states. He says that
he expects it will induce many more lire
companies to come to the city in hopes of
winning this prize which is very hand
some one. The pitcher Will probably be
placed on exhibition in Mr.. Delavina' S
window on Middle street in a few days
Already Chief EIdridge has been in
formed of the acceptance of many fire
companies to come to Portland for this
muster. The event is looked forward to
as promising to be one of the greatest
gatherings of fremen ever known in New
England. Yesterday the chief was told
that the White Angels of Salem, some
seventy-f or one hundred in number
would come here for this occasi on.
Brunswick is to send two companies to
the city with pand, so it is stated, and
there is no longer any dou0 about this
portion of the celebration being great
success,
The Woodman Cook company yesterday,
notified the secretary of the local commit
tee that they were willing to offer a prize
silver cup to be mpeted for on August
18th. The committee will accept this offer
Of the Woodman Cook company and will
undoubtedly suggest that the cup be put
up as prize for a rowing race between
crews from the ships of the North Attain
tic squadron.
The committee on the yachting regatta
were to have held a meeting yesterday af-
tsrnoon but for some reason only two
member of the committee were present
at the meeting. This regatta committee
has three hundred dollars to offer as
prizes and besides this handsome silver
cup presented by the A. L. Laughlin
company.
One of the companies from Brunswick
will probably take q Massachusetts, fire
company to Brunswick with them on the
afternoon of August 9TH and keep them
there for a day as their guests. They
will have chance in Brunswick to par
ticipate in a contest which is to be a part
Of the Brunswick Gel ebration on Wednes.
day, August 8th.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-24
SOME FINE wEsrE RN STEERS.

Saturday thirty-four western steers ar
rived in this city for the Portland mar
ket. They were consigned to Thomas
Dyer, the we'll known beef dealer. These
steers were raised in Illinois and Iowa
and are among the finest lot that has ever
been received in Portland. They rested
1T the stock yards in East Deering Sun
day and yesterday the work of slaughter
ing them was begun.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-24
a NEW KIND OF AN AUTOMOBILE.

Mr.. Chase the manager of the Eastern
Arms and Cycle company has Just re-
turned from Waltham where he made ar
rangements to have one of the Orient Au-
tomobiles sent to him for trial. This ma
chine will reach Portland about Saturday
and win then be seen on the streets. This
automobile is propelled at the riders Will
be pedals, motor or by both. 1t viii carry
two persons at a speed Of from ten to
twenty miles an hour. Gasoline or
naphtha furnishes the motive power. Mr..
Chase says that this machine is one of the
best he has ever seen, and that it will
prove great curiosity when it is seen on
Portland's streets.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-24
LIFE SAVERS EXAMINED.

Yesterday five Of the crew Of the life
aving station at Biddeford Pool arrived
this city in charge of Capt Totman
They submitted to their annual physical
examination by Dr.. Walter Merrill O.
he U. S. Surgeons department. All OF
Jhe men pls Jed fine examinations.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-24
NOTICE.
PRACTICAL
EDUCATION.

Westbrook Seminary offers special courses
IN Sciences laboratory, Languages (con-
versati0l in Frtn b and Germany
Mathematics (solid geometry, trigonom-
etry. etc.). Metho is Of Teaching, Elocnuon,
Physical Cu'tu e. Music and Art These
courses are excellent for High school gradu-
ates and other advanced pupi's The Seminary
certificate limits to college. Special attention
is gwen to he 18th and moral training Ele.
mentary studies, such as Arithmetic, Spelling,
Reading, Penmanship. ete..are net negfeci ed.
Address 0. II. PERRY, President. Portland,
Maine. jly17e0d2w, 1or1Opnrm
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-24
What Shall We Have for Dessert ?

This question arises in the family every
day. Let us answer it today Try Jen-o.
a delicious and healthful dessert. Pre-
pared in two minutes. No boiling! no
baking simply add boiling water and
set to cook Flayors Lemon, Orange.
Raspberry and Strawberry Get pack
age at your grocers today, 10 cts.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-24

We invite special at
tention to the very COM
plete stock of Bathing
Suits, canvas shoes, oil
silk caps, towels and
other requisites for surf
bathing.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-24
o. S. DIspRICp COURT.

In the District court yesterday, hearing
IN the Clark bankruptcy case was re-
iumed and a considerable quantity Of
evidence taken. Petitions in bankruptcy
have been filed by Charles G. Lincoln OF
Flagstaff and Richard F. Eldridge OF
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-24
Portland, July "a. 1909.

Portland, July "a. 1909.
T\ODAY in the
A Basement, a car
load of German
grass and reed Lunch
Baskets, Picnic Bas-
kets and Market Bas-
kets,---a dozen kinds all
sizes, plain and fancy
colors at 25c.
These are all useful
shapes, strong, we'll made
and are actually worth
more than double the
price.
In the Basement are
japanese grass Valises
and Suit Cases, very light
and almost as strong as
leather ones, particularly
fit for carrying summer
clothing, New stock of
dainty Indian Baskets,
blue and white China
ware, clear glass ice
water jugs and flower
holders. Bombay water
coolers, paper napkins,
tooth picks, fans and
hammocks.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-24
REv. ME. SINGLETON REsIaNs.

Rev VIII. Singleton pastor of A. M
g. Zion Mission church, has resigned
lis charge for new field Of labor and
he pulpit win be hlled on or before DC
fnhnr
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-24
OLD HOME Week SUBSCRIPTIONS

The following additional contributions
have been received toward the expense of
celebrating Old Home Week in August
next:
The Packing Companies, by
hands Of Leander VI. Fobes, S 90 90
Of n. F. Trefethen, 1900
Of T. A Josselyn, IS Oo
Maine Central Railroad company, 10000
$618.OO
Previously acknowledged from
other sources, 81, SOB 90
S., 221. 90
Portland, July %, 1900.
Geo. H. Richardson, Treasurer.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-24

South Gardiner.
Yesterday morning preliminary PAPERS
OF citizenship were granted to William
Howe of Cliff island.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-24

Corns arc cellular
growths excreting a
fluid which hardens
on the surface of
these cells and closes
the same, then tho
suffering begins. BY
trimming the corn
with a knife, the cells
are opened and tenn
porary relief is OBJ
tanned, while the
cause remains, which
can be effectually
eradicated by using
Schlotterbeck's Corn
Solvent.
At ali DrUgg lists.
jly2OdH
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-24
A BOTTLE OF
HAYS
FRUIT PUNCH

in your picnic basket
should not be forgotten
A wholesome and perfect
beverage. Compact and
easily carried.
A SOC quart bottle makes enough for r.
H. H. HAY & SON, Middle St.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17

From Nature.
A bacterioIosical method Of DISCRIMINATING rats,
r-rrDosed bv N J. DaUysZ. Of the H-Steur ms r.
-,,ta ~ paris is described in The British Med
ir..r Journal II Dauysz has found uicrobe
-I-.T n introduced into q population Of rats
NAV b- trusted Ia breed pestiIence among them
mat wiz wipe them out. or al least make them
rr--lfl,5l.fa l,rI4nr5r,- From field mice suffering
from a spontaneous epidemic or disease He $50
lated q coeco- bacillus presenting the general
characters Of =. coli. and thus resembling
r Clrfi.r's r tvUhi murium- BY an elaborate
PROCESS Of repeated cultures Of this mlcfo-ofgan-
ism passed through series of mice, ana ailti-
g,sr,f through rats ne succeeded in lnJeusltNlug
IFS s-ir5IIeuc- so as 70 make II when eaten Ger
rsfrl.- sathogenfc for the latter rodents HdV-
inc "a Tis0ed himself Of the fatal effect OF the
cultures m me laboratory. ne mad them tried iH
a large number Of farms, warehouses ana olHeT
places infested by rats. From the reports OF
these experiments amounting 70 several nun
dred il appears that in % per cent OF cases
tbe method resulted in a complete disappear
auce Of the rats while IN 30 per cent their num-
Der notably diminished II ~ per cent me
method failed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17
NOW rRozEy MEAT DErERIoR4TES.
m The sanitary Record.

From The Sanitary Record.
Meats frozen and kept in cold storage for
long periods DO not undergo organic changes in
the ordinary sense-that is. they do not putrefy,
soften or smell bad but they certainly do de
terioratu in some intangible way. After a
certain zine frozen meat lCses some life
principle essential TO its nOurishing quality
Such meat lacks flavor; il is not well digested
or assiui.ated. Its savurlesS condition cannot
be- rered!pd successfully disguised by the
use OF sauces and condiments Those VINO eat
cold storage food for any length of time de-
veIop Clarrhpal disorders, lose in weight, and
would eventually starve 10 death unless E
change Of tI-l was made. The same reasoning
applies TO timed fruits and vegetables They
should not be used after certain period has
elapsed Especially should people he warned
against using stale eggs ana old milk and
cream. MIX ana cream are kept for days. ran
cid butter is washed and treated chemically, nut
all food and especially cold storage food IS
damaged Iy long keeri3E. and VIII not nourish
the body properly There is tn greatest album
dance OF food. but il does not satisfy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17
rRIBrrE 10 WHou TRIBUTE HAS DUE.

From The London Chronicle.
The Primate rs known 10 be very scrupulous
in money matters one night, when he was stln
the Bishop uf London he drove from Lhe House
OF Lords 10 FuIham Palace q hanson. Al
he Journey $ end ne Handed the driver his legal
fare. If it'd been 81. Paul. my lord said the
cabman, Il -ecton ed a given bit more"
You ar mistaken my friend replied the
Bishop. IF 81. Paul were among US he would
be Archbishop of Canterbury, and the fare 10
Lambeth Is a shilling"