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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-29
LONG ISLAND COB WEB PARTY.

Monday evening was the occasion OF
an enjoyable cob web party, entertained
at Dorothy cottage, west end. Long ISL
and. The party was composed of cot
tagers of the immediate vicinity and
were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. G. f.
Sawyer, Mr.. ana Mrs. A. NJ. Soule and
Mr.. w. II. Motley of Woodfords. The
party was held in honor of the veterans
of the 7th Maine Regiment association
who were holding their annual reunion
at their reg1mental cottage.
The piazza of the cottage was decorat-
ed for the event with Japanese lanterns
which added much to the pleasure of
the occasion. A''cob web was the first
in the way of amusements introduced.
Much sport was derived by the par
tioiants endeavoring to unravel the
tangled web At the end OF each string
Of the web was attached slip of paper
on which was written the fortune OF the
holder.
In the guessing contest MIR. A. S. Lang
received the first prize and Miss Mary
Riley the consolation prize. Later in
the evening light refreshments were
served In the dining room. Messrs. Fred
and Pearl Hartman in guitar and man
dolin duets, and Mrs q. +. Sawyer in
readings added much to the enjoyment
OF the evenings programme.
The following We're the guests of the
evening: Mr.. and Mrs. Al. Baston, Mrs.
Walter Morgan, Miss Ethel Kennedy,
Miss Mary Riley, Miss Belle Kelley,
Messrs. Fred and Pearl Hartman, Mr..
Ernest Mcvane, Geo. #. Hunt, W. I'll.
Hammond, VIM. Poole and grandson /;
Woodbury. ID. Hatch and A. s. Lang,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-29
CASH BUYING ADVANTAGES Al
MERCIER'S MEAT MARKET.

On September 1st, this progressive
trading place Will inaugurate strict
Iy cash selling system, one feature OF
which is an innovation for Portland peo-
pie. All book accounts Will be closed,
and no goods will be charged, the sales
being spot cash in all instances. 10
make the system more convenient for its
patrons, the Mercier market will issue
So. 90 cash coupon books, and purchases
may be paid for with the coupons on
delivery at the house.
Patrons of this market are assured OF
lower prices on cash basis than can
possibly be given by dealers who sell
ON credit.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-29
THE PARSONS LIBRARY.
Alfred Citizens WIN Dedicate a Hand
some Gift to the Town.

The corner stone of the Parsons Memo.
rial library at Alfred win be laid Thurs
day with appropriate exercises. The pro-
gramme follows:
10 the Present and Former Citizens of
Alfred:
Arrangements have been made for the
following ceremonies at the laying of the
corner stone of the Parsons Memorial IL
brary, on Thursday, August thirtieth,
nineteen hundred, beginning at two
clock p. m.
Mr.. b. Jordan will preside
Invocation, Rev. ID. II. Ford
Singing, led by Col. George r. b.
Leighton. Il.
zen minutes Of History, Samuel M
Came, ESQ.
Advantages of Free Public Library,
Rev. b. y. Snow, of Yarmouth, Maine.
Hon. Amos l.. Allen will speak in be-
half of the town officials, Miss Nellie b.
Jordan for the ladies, and John b. DOnO-
van, Esq for tine Schools,
Rev. John Parsons Of Brookline, Mass,
has been invited to speak for the donors.
A box containing a history OF Alfred,
papers relating to the Parsons family, AL
fred Town Report for 1900, check list,
coins and other matters of interest, VIII
be placed in the corner stone by MIR. VIII
liam III. Conant, assisted by Miss Mary
e. Dane, and Mrs. Walter M. L1ttIe1isld ;
and the corner stone placed in position by
Mr.. Oliver q. Nutter and as sisUants
Music by the North Berwick band.
All are cordially invited to be present.
Samuel M Came, Daniel IL. Ford, 81 ohm
d. Donovan, George nj. Phoenix,
Arthur l.. Bean, Harriet Emery,
Harriet B. Shaw, Committee of Ar
Engagements.
Alfred, August 20, 1900.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-29
- Strlng.

At nine O'Clock in the morning the first
egsat was called. 1t was the shooting of
Is blue rocks at known angles ana was
followed by a similar event. In these
eonsests the men shot in squads. The
make I'D Of the squads ana the results
attained we're:
Green. f4-13; Stobie, 1918; Foster, 13-
l5s pTeble. 1914; Reid, 15-S.
Taylor, lilo; Coleman 10-14; Arthur
iii: Rich, Is u; Randall 1915
hunnewell, 14-14; Ashley, I3-11s Con-
nor, lA1a; Cobb, 1871; Norton 1913.
Adams, Il; Neal, 14-14; Gray, 1912;
hunts 1912; Merrill, 1871.
barton, 11-9; Hull, 14-15; DWineH;
W. Dawson. Roberts, 10-1I.
]. Peterson, 6-9; Moody. S II Libby, IL
Isl Berry. 1918; W. Myman, 1912.
T. q. Peterson, 81; Coyle, 90; Len
aelt KIP
Dlekey, 14-14; Baker, 1912; Thomson,
l-ls; Leroy, 14-14; Inman, 1873.
The last named is a professional team,
ana great interest was aroused during
ihaiE shooting.
BESIDES the above events there was
Programme Of $50 birds in strings of flf-
teen each which were participated In by
nearly al OF the shooters. 1t was by all
Odds the most successful tournament ever
held IN the state.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-29

The party returned to the city on the
six O'Clock car, much pleased with the
success of the days outing and voting to
the mem bers of the Argonaut club their
appreciative thanks for the courtesies ex-
tended.
The committee who had charge of the
arrangements came in for their share of
congratulations and thanks. They were
NIessrs. M. k. Fell, Frank I. Pillsbury
and Andrew Stewart.
A vote of thanks was given the Port
land Railroad company who furnished a
special car.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-29
FOR GOLF PLAYERS.
The First State Tournament To Re Held
on the Links ofthe Portland Club.

Next week on the links of the Port
land Golf club there viii be held the
first state championship tournament for
amateur members Of Maine clubs. The
programme also includes matches IN
medal clay to be held on Monday. The
first days events will be open to MEM
bers of clubs outside of Maine who may
be invited to participate. Prize cups
viii be given for the first and second best
net scores and for the best gross in the
medal play The championship tour
nament proper viii begin and will con-
tinue every morning and afternoon
throughout the week. Messrs. Oren
Hooper's Sons have given a handsome
cup as a trophy. This viii remain IN the
custody of the Portland club until won
IN three annual contests by the same
player. After each contest the winner
name will be engraved on the cup, There
VIII also be a second prize and a consola-
ton prize. This tournament win bring
TO Portland the best players in Maine
and is being eagerly awaited by the golf
ers hereabouts. The Portland club now
has a membership of about 200 active
members with 60 associate and the Deer
ing club has membership of about 100.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-29

Sarah +. Alexander Of South Portlan d
to Andus Ebbeson Of South Portland for
81, land on the Hannaford road, South
Portland.
susan p. Burney to Ida II. Wilson OF
South Portland, for 81, land on the Long
Greek road, South Portland.
Harvey T.. Weber OF Portland to Ar
thur c. Libby of Portland, for 81, land
and buildings on Portland street, South
Portland.
Harry B. Hartford to Gilman b.
Poindexter, both OF Standish, for 81, land
IN Standish.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-29
FOSTER WINS
Dawson Lost An the Great Pool Game
Played Last Evening.

A crowd of six or seven hundred people
gathered at the Palace Billiard hall on
Congress street last evening to witness
the match game of pool played between
Jerry Foster and r. L. Dawson, two
cracks at the sport Nearly as many
more enthusiasts were unable to get into
the hall The utmost interest was mani
tested in the result. Each man put up
500 apiece and Dawson who handicapped
Foster by 80 points was defeated, 100 to
131. The game lasted for an hour and
half
1t is probable that another game Will
be arranged between the same men.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-29

endorsed on the note in suit 'per r. A.
JONES' asst treasurer, four days after
MS appointment to that position; but it
IS not shown by any competent evide nee
IN the case that the defendant corporation
ever authorized E. A Jones to sign this
note IN It's behalf, had ever held him out
as having authority to make such a
contract for the company, or ever ratified
his act in attem pting so to do. The en-
Try must therefore be Judgment for the
defendant.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-29
THE COURTS.


U. S. DISTRICT COURT.
Petitions in bankruptcy have been filed
IN The United States District court by
bennington ID. katon of Hallowel, John
A. hawksley OF Mars Hill.
FROM THE LAW COURT.
The following rescript has been re-
'siVed from the Law court:
Plseataquis, IS.
Alueo National Bank vs.. American spool
and Shuttle Company and Trustee. Re
script.
Per Curiam.-The name of the de-
enaant corporation appears to have been
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-29
WEDDINGS.
NIuRRAY-BFAN.

A quiet home wedding occurred Mon
day evening at 90 Elm street, when Miss
Cora May Bean was married to Mr.. Paul
Pearson Murray by Rev. MIR. Dexter. Mr..
IhurIow Woodbury. was best man.
The bride wore a becoming costume OF
gray trimmed with pink, and carried a
bouquet Of pinks. She was attended by
her friend, Miss Jennie Briggs Refresh
men1s were served 60 the guests, who
filed the pleasant parlors. About forty
were present.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-29
gs Tied With Foster Of Water
riIIe Nth Score OF As.
Took Three Strings More
to Settle Tie.
Ssores in Individual Champion
ship Match Yesterday.

qhe pretgiest trap shooting ever done in
nalne was witnessed yesterday on the
rounds Of the Portland Gun club. It
wss contest for the championship of the
.ssss With many minor events scattered
sAsoueh the day. Judge Foster Of Water
s.e and ''Rlch'' Hunneweu Of Auburn
ass tied with ss breaks out OF nifty at
il end Of the string. They then pro-
asssd to shoot of the tie, shooting at
ss.nrs Of fifteen targets. For the first
aITlg targets there was not "a miss made
Is either man, Tester breaking 15 targets
snlrhf On the third string OF fifteen
d. Foster dropped one and HunneweIl
hBks tbs entire fifteen thus winning the
championship after tho prettiest race ev-
ssn in tins state. Both men are
gsy popular and their contest was one
a absorbing interest. As the men con-
timed 10 keep neck and neck IN the
smssl and broke target after target the
crowd became excited and every success
a shos was literally applauded.
4ns crowd in attendance at this match
yesterday was very large and included
snah famous shots as Leroy Woodland,
1t. Dekle Of Baltimore VINO won the
AmHiean handicap awhile ago; Dir.
Bakw Of Brockton and Dir. Hull OF 3os-
a
II Ghe championship match each man
shel lao strings OF twenty-five targets
aaa TIE score was as follows:
Ns4sa- fs4aes. rfsotaT
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-29
AIIrnMN vACATIoN ToURs

Under the personally conducted tourist
system of the Pennsylvania Railroad
company, a tour to Gettysburg, L1ray
and Washington, will leave Boston, Sep
-tenber IA. Rate, $50 90 Tour to Gettys-
burg, Blue Mountains, Luray, the Shen-
andoah Valley, Koano Ike, Natural Bridge
old Point Comfort, Arlington, Mt, Yer
non and Washington October O. Rate
$50 90 Itinerary OF d. N. Boil, Tourist
Agent, 205 Washington street, Boston.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-29
OBITUA
AMAsA K. WELDON.

Mr.. Amasa K. Weldon, former resi-
dent of Portland, died Sunday night at
San Pedro, Cal, after a long and tedious
illness. de was born at Cape Elizabeth
and was charter member of Ivanhoe
lodge, No. %, K. of p, OF this city. The
remains will be buried at Los Angeles,
Cal, today.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-29

be ready done, for the lot slopes sharply,
towards Cumberland street, thus giving
room for a light and airy basement, which
viii be used for storage purposes and TO T
placing the necessary heating apparatus.
The main floor VIII have three roo ms
with coat room and toilet room, and
thus win admirably accommodate all the
boys who take manual training under
the present arrangement of the course by
the school board.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-29
HE Is ALL RIGHT.

In the PRESS yesterday morning it
was incorrectly stated THAI Matthew Nor
riIl of Gray was a Democratic candidate
for sheriff against S. d. PIummer some
Y ears ago. Mr.. Morrill, is a Republican
of the deepest dye. 1t was another Mr..
Morrill, who was defeated by Mr.. Plum
mer.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-29
What Shall! We Have for Dessert /?

This question arises in the family every
day. Let us answer it today Try Jell-o.
a DELICIOUS and healthful dessert. Pre-
pared in two minutes. No boilingl no
baking simply add boiling water and
set to cool FlAvors:-Lemon, Orange,
Raspberry and Strawberry. Get pack
age at your grocers today 10 cts.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-29
/. SOME NEEDED IMPROVEMENTS.
Portland, Me-. August 2s, 1900


To the Editor Of the Press:
A week ago, 1 arrived IN Portland on
the Boston train, IN the thick of heavy
shower. 1 live on Spring street. Having
for hand baggage only a suit cases 1 first
thought would take the electrIcs, but
the rain came down 50 fast I knew that
in spite of my umbrella which. fortunate
", l had with me, should get very wet
making the necessary change of cars
with the almost inevitable wait at Bran
hall street, so L engaged a carriage.
Judge of my surprise and shall I say itY
my Indignation, when discovered that
even in a pouring rain carriages are not
allowed to pass under the porte cochere
of the Union station Instead, l had to
go out into the rain to reach my carriage.
If had not had an umbre LA, taking
carriage would not have saved me wet
ting.
Now before the Old Home Week echoes
have quite died away, and while ambition
to make Portland increasingly comfort
able and attractive has been quickened by
the praises of those who have been
thronging hither. may I ask two peril
nent quest1onsY
First, will the day ever come when the
Spring street cars win complete their
route, going as the Congress street and
Middle street cars do TO the Union STA
tionY
Second, Will It not be possible to make
our Union station OF which we are justly
proud, more truly model station, by
Che addition of a shelter under which
carriages may be entered and lett without
inconvenience to foot passengersY
May these two simple improvements be
speedily accomplished Nj. ,. M
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-29
A PEARSON RALLY.

There Will be Pearson rally at Quin-
by hall, Stroudwater, on Thursday eve
ming. The meeting is expected to be a
rouser.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-29
TrenkNo. 20.

Covered with heavy Canvas which
is glued to the trunk before the
cleats are put on; has two centre
bands, heavy brass lock, strap-hinges
and raised tray with hat box.
Sizes. 80 in, 80 in, 81 in. sc in.
Prices. $500, $3.50, $500, s. 50.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-29
Trunk No. 200.

Strongly made, with heavy lock
hinges and corner irons, covered
with stout Canvas which is we'll
painted.
Sizes. 2s in. 80 in, 80 in, 81 in, SO in.
Prices. $3.50, $500, 1925, $3.50, So Is.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-29

4 be PdrkbIfrSf Tanks.
We have given hostages to our
customers to supply them with the
Best-built Trunk to be had at the
lowest possible price.
The ''Parkhurst' is exactly that.
The manufacturers sell it to but
one house in a city.
They have paid US the compliment
of making us their selling agents for
Portland
We carry from twenty TO thirty
styles and shapes of The "Parkhurst'
Trunks, we mention few of them
below.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-29
TrunkNO. rs.

This Trunk has "Ball-cushion-
corners" extra heavy lock and
hinges, is covered with heavy Can
vas which is painted four coats;
cloth lined throughout.
Sizes. 30 in, 80 in, 34in., SO in.
Prices. $3.50, $500, $3.50, $500.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-29
Wbaf are Bail
CuSbfOr-C Corners. ''2

con each Of the eight corners is a steel
ball half imbedded III a socket. Beneath
the Dallin-uhe-sOclSet is a bed OF tough rub
s ggf " an o an "a t ri ms u da2g
Wretchedly wrenched
When 8 INSTRUMENTATION" Trunk
strikes on either corner it just bOunces, or
gives little and Doesn't wrench.)
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-03-22
II, I'd like to know how"

1t is very bard to stand idly by
and see our dear ones suileY while
awaiting the arrival of the doctor.
An Albany On. W dairyman called
at II drug store there for doctor to
come and see his child, then very
sick with Group. MOI finding the
doctor in, he left word tor hin to
come at once on his return. He also
bought a bottle of Chamberlain $
Cough Remedy, which be hoped
would give some relief until the doc.
tor should arrive. In few Lours he
returned, saying the doctor need
not come. as the child was much
better. The druggist, Mr.. Otto
Scholz, says the family has since re.
commended Chambeilnin's Cough
Remedy to their neighbors and
friends until he has constant de-
mand for it from that palt Of the
country. For sale by all Druggists.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-03-22

thCy VIC otdht hOAS " iNii
the husbandmen at the nooning." The
brook frolics and sparkles and foams,
but it says: Il 60 to baptize the moss;
I go to slake the thirst of the bird; l
turn the wheel Of the mill; in my crys-
tai cradle rock muckshaw and water
lily; play, but work."
Look out for the man who plays and
never works. Look out for that man
whose entire business is to play ball or
sail a yacht or engage in any kind of
merriment. These things are all beau
tiful and grand in their places, but
when they become the chief work Of
life they become q mans destruction.
George Brummel was admired Of all
England. He danced with peeresses
and went q round of mirth and folly,
until after awhile, exhausted of purse,
ruined Of reputation, blasted of soul,
he begged crust from grocer, declar-
ing as his deliberate opinion that he
thought dogs life was better than a
mans.
These mere pleasurists will come
around you while you are engaged in
your work, and they will try to take
you away. They have lost their places.
Why not you lose your place? Then
ycuwill be one Of them. Oh, my friends,
before you 60 with these pleasure seek
ers, these men whose entire life IL fun
and amusement and recreation. remem.'
bsr while after man has lived life Of
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-03-22

There is disease prevailing In this
country most dangerous because so decep-
tive. Many sudden deaths are caused by
it-heart disease. pneumonia, heart failure
or apoplexy are often the result Of kidney
disease. II kidney trouble is allowed to ad-
vance the kidney-poisoned blood will attack
the vital organs, or the kidneys themselves
break down and waste away cell by cell.
Then the richness Of the bood-,he albumen
leaks out and the sufferer has Bright's
Disease, the worst form Of kidney trouble.
DR.. Kimer's Swamp-RoOt the new dis
covery is the true specific for kidney. bladder
and urinary troubles. 1t has cured thousands
Of apparently hopeless cases, after all other
efforts have failed. At druggists in fifty-cent
and dollar sizes. A sample bottle sent free
by mail, also book telling about Swamp
Root and its wonderful cures. Address
DR.. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y. and
mention this paper.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-03-22
them no more as once he did At family

them no more as once he did At family
prayers-the little ones with clssped
hands looking up into the heavens with
Thanksgiving for their happy home.
Shake off the Sabbath breaker. Oh.
turn your back upon these men. Shake
of the skeptic. Shake of the idler.
Shake OF the pleasurist. You may do
this work Of election in politeness. but
you may do it firmly. You are not un-
der any circumstances to lose all the re-
membrance of the fact that you are q
gentleman and must always act the
gentleman. A young man said to q
Christian Quaker: "Old chap, how did
you get your money!"
WELL" said the Quaker, "I got II by
dealing In an article in which thou
mayest deal If thou wilt-civility."
BE courteous, be polite. but be firm.
Say mo" as II you meantit. you say
"No" in feeble way, they will keep on
with their imploration and their temp
tation, and after awhile you will stand
in silence, and then you will say. after
they have gone on little longer, "Yes,"
and then you are lost
Oh, turn your back upon the ban
quet of sin. ] call you to u better feast
to-day. The promises OF God are che
fruits. The harrs of Heaven are the
music. The clusters of Eschol are
pressed into the tankards. The sons
and daughters of the Lord Almighty
are the guests, while standing at tho
banquet to pour the wine and divide
the clusters and command the music
and welcome the guests is a daughter
OF God, on her brow the blossoms of
paradise and in her cheek the flush of
celestial summer. And her name is Re.
fsion. Her ways are ways o. pleas
antness, and all her pa tbs are peace"
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-03-22
Crime lpOn Crime.

In sentencing prisoner to be hanged
for the murder of Il soldier Lord Esk
grove dilated upon the crime as fol.
lows; And not only did you murder
him, whereby he was bereaved of HE
life, but you did thrust, or push, OF
pierce, or project, or propel the le,ha
weapon through the bellyband of his
regimental breeches, which were his
maiesty's!"
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-03-22
His Warm RctOrt,

Several women entered the car to-
gether.
Get up" said the fat man to the
thin man, "and give lady your seat"
Fat men always think they are priv
legged to remain seated.
Get up yourself" retorted the thin
man, "and give two ladies your seat.
Chicago Post.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-03-22
How to he Beautiful.

You advertised, believe, that you
81 did"
"Well, I'd like to know how"
"Certainly, certainly. Two dollars.
Thank you. The surest way is to be
born beautiful. Call again some time"
N. y. World.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-08-18
THE CASE OF c. F. W. NEELEY.
Judge LacOmbe Refuses to Sign the
Writ of Extradition In View
of Judge waIlace's Action.

New York, Aug. 14.%udge La
Combe. of the United States circuit
court, refused to sign the writ of ex-
tradition for Charles +. W. Nicely on
account of the action of Jude Wallace,
in granting an appeal to the supreme
court in the habeas corpus proceed
ings, but indicated that he did not
think Judge Wallace understood the
rea situation of the case. and he be-
lieved if it went to the supreme
court in its present shape the applic1-
ton for a writ of habeas corpus woult
be denied.
a citation in the Nicely case, signed
by Judge VIM. j. Wallace, was nled
in the clerks Office of the United
States circuit court.
The citation calls upon Henry l.
Burnett. United States district attor
ney, and VIM. A. Henkel, United State.
marshal. to appear before the supreme
court of the United States in Wash.
ington, on September Z, next. pursu.
ant to a citation of appeal wherein
Charles F. W. Medley is the appellant.
and Marshal Kenkel, the appellee, &c
show cause why the final order of the
circuit court to said petition of appeal
should not be corrected, and speedy
Justice should not be done in their be-
half.