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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-08-23
VERMONT.
The Republican Campaign.
Speeches by Ex.secreiary Bristow, Judge
Poland, and Others.

ST. ALBANs, VT, Aug. GA grand Repub-
lican rally commenced here at 6 80 this even
ing. 1t was continued till nearly midnight
Special trains brought thousands from neigh
boring towns. Speeches were made by Judge
Poland, ex-Secretary Brstow, and Congress
man Joyce Illumination of park with hundreds
of candles. and of all the stores and dwellings
of Repu blicans throughout the principal streets
by gas jets aud candles, colored lights and bon
fires, constituted a scene of beauty. The
torch-light procession numbered several
hundreds.
Among the banners was one of green silk,
having on white grOuud foe oil portrait of
Gov Hayes. The transparencies attracted the
most notice, and were greeted with repeated
cheers. Among them were the following
Patriots should have not word nor vote in
1876 for the men who said not dollar nor a
mao for the country in 1864 +"
Tammany Sachems in 1870 - VIM. M.
Tweed, Saml j. Tilden. Peter B Sweeney,
Richard B. Connolly, Thos j. Fields"
"a man is best known by the company he
keeps
'straws tell which way the wind blows, and
Hayes which way the country goes"
Remember the Hamburg reform ;"
"De5t reduced under Grant, 1926 900 600"
This war is perfect outrage, and will lend
DO assistance to its prosecution. '-Sdnauel j.
Tilden.
"Three scalps are dangling at our chieftain's
1eS, "Ao Nv" AAo 60AbS AVA q ooohCu .
hide"
internal revenue tai. $500, 100000 year less
than in 1885,
A large colored man bore transparency
inscribed on one side, So Three Sams-Black
Sam, Uncle Sam. and Slippery SAM" and on
the other side. "From Democracy, slavery, in
timidatioB, slaughter from Republicanism,
freedom, protection, prosperity"
The others most noticeable ere:
Vermont, 10000 majority"
"Copperheads and soreheads crawl to your
holesh
"Morrissey supports Tilden, you bet.'
The procession was com posed entirely of
men, solid citizens of Franklin county, many
of whom were gray with age. The two weeks
before the election will be lively. Neither
party can gain large accessions, but the Repub-
licans are gaining the most. Their great object
is to bring full vote, which has not been done
for several years, and if done, the best judges
say the majority will not be less than q 900.
BURLINGTON, VT, Aug 22-Mr. Bristow
delivered his first speech of the campaign in
this city this evening, in presence of large
and enthusiastic audience of between 1000 and
5000 In number. The meeting was held in the
Park, and addresses were delivered from tenn
porary platform in front of the Fletcher Lib
rary building. There were present from abroad
the Hayes q Wheeler Clubs of Plattsburg and
Westchasy, New York, and a large delegation
of citizens from all the neighboring towns. At
half-past pm. Mr.. Bristow held reception
at the City Hall, where he was cordially
greeted by hundreds of citizens. Hon. David
Roberts of Burlington presided, and introduced
Mr.. Bristow. He was received with enthus-
astiC applause,
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THE TURF.


SARATOGA, Aug 22.-In the mile dash for
all ages, Matte A. won easy by two lengths
over Maces. Time Las.
In the mile and half dash there were four
starters. Big Sandy was not headed during
the race and won in 2.441, Preston was second
and Gray Fair third.
The second race was for single sculls There
were three heats. First heat was between Chas
P. Taske Of Philadelphia, P. G. Alderman of
the Atalantas, N. Y, r. H. Robinson of Union
Springs, N. Y. The Atalantas won in 1918
Second beat was between Frank Plessonton of
the Quaker Cltys, Pa, and G. P. Courtney of
Union Springs, N. Y. Kennedy of Yale with
drew Courtney obtained an easy victory. In
the third heat between Ell. Mcmillan of the
Vespers of Philadelphia and j. E. Yates of
Union Springs, Yates won in 10.46
The Cambridge and Dublin crews and the
crews of the London Rowing Association were
out. The races will be continued to morrow.
At Lawrence.
LAWRENCE, Mass Aug. 22.-The fall meet
ing oegan to-day. In the 3 minute race Enstos
won first money. In the 2.3O race Joe Ripley
won first.
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Crimes and Casualties.

Lefavours block in Pawtucket, was partially
burned yesterday morning. Loss several thou
sand dollary; partially insured.
Henry Rhoades and William Bett, q and
70 years old, while rowing on Harlem river
TINS morning, ran into rock, upsetting the
boat, and both young men were drowned.
The tannery of Blake, Higbeee & Co. at wo-
barn, Mass, was burned yesterday The loss
is estimated at $40, 900; insurance $21. 900.
Mrs. Annie Kemp Bowler died in Philadel.
phia Monday, from the effects of fall receiy-
ed week ago while rehearslng the part of Sta
lacta in the Black Crook.
A despatch from Port Richmond, Pa, states
that two miners, james Martin and Peter Nc.
CaHrey, were attacked by crowd of Molly
Magulres Monday afternoon, and beaten with
bladgeons, stabbed with knives and treated to
shower Of bullets. McCaffrey was killed out
right and Martin was 80 terribly injured that
ne died in short time.
Fire at Barrie, Ont, yesterday, considerably
damaged the Queens Hotel and DESTROYED
three stables and adjoining houses. Loss SIS
000
Fire in Lyn, Ont, yesterday, destroyed a
large warero0m aud several sheds and uuau-
tity of bark alone values at $4,000 owned by
Cassells & Go. No insurance.
A person named Osborn who killed the sher-
III OF Crawford county, Kansas, was taken from
the Jail yesterday and hung.
During drunken melee at Green's Hotel.
Yatesville, Pa, yesterday, Chas. Fay was lit
orally cut to pieces by Tom Josslyn. a. notorious
rough.
A boat containing seven persons was swaped
at Chedbuctoo Bay, near Guysboro, N. S., last
evening and three young ladies and young
man drowned.
Beauregard Kelley, a noted desperate, was
arrested Abbi9gton, Mass, yesterday, by Off
Ger Durgin OF Saco, for burglary in Saco.
Several hundred thousand feet of deals in the
yard OF Alexander Morrison in Chatham. N
B., were burned last night. Loss heavy.
Mrs. Ann Bearce of New Haven was bound
over yesterday for setting fire to her husbands
house.
james Colley of Baltimore, fireman on the
steamer Blackstone. died OF heat on Sunday on
a passage from Baltimore
An unknown man was killed on the track of
the Sangus Branch of the Eastern railroad YES
terday.
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Mrs. Mary Jones, mother of Hon. Frank
Jones of Portsmouth, died Monday night, aged

MIS-. mary Jones, nObnor OF h0D. FRANK
Jones of Portsmouth, died Monday night aged
IS.
The quantity of square timber which passed
through the Chaudiere slides this year exceeds
last years stock by three million feet.
1t is stated that the Dominion Government
has decided to allow American vessels free
navigation in Canadian waters for the remain
der of the season.
A Tilden Guard club was organized in Bid
deford last night.
John E. Alexander, Jacksonville cattle
dealer, who died last night, had life policies to
the amount of $4,000.
The Republicans of the 9TH Michigan dis.
trict have renominated Mr.. COnger for Con-
gress.
J. Bancroft Davis, U. S. Minister to Ger
many, arrived in New York yesterday.
The Sioux have threatened to attack the
Canadian Indians il the latter do not assist
them
AtCh;esgo yesterday charters were taken
for 1854 900 bushels of grain, of which 1888 900
were corn. This is the heaviest days shipping
business for many months.
An enthusiastic Republican meeting was
held at White River Junction last night.
The Repub leans of the 10th Ohio District
have renominated Hon. James A. Garfield tor
Compress.
The Indian Commissioner has issued an order
for the strict enforcement of the law lorbidding
traders to sell arms to the indians.
A serious strike has broken out among the
laoOrers on the rice plantations on the Comba
bee river in South Carolina. The strikers are
compelling laborers who are anxious to work to
strong posse to protect the laborers who wish to
work.
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E 0 r E IG N.
THE TURKISH WAR.

BRUSSELS, Aug. PA special from Vienna
to LIE Nord says that whatever may be the is
sue OF the fighting now going on, there is every
reason to expect that the mediation offered at
Belgrade will be accepted.
Reported RepuIse of the Turks.
A Belgrade official despatch received here.
Claims that the Turks were repulsed twice DUR
ing Monday. and that despite their numbers
they were unable even to approach the fortifi-
cation OF AlexinatZ, and only succeeded in
burnir e some Christian villages.
Russian Help for servia.
LONDON, Aug. pa despatch to Reuter-
from Semlin says that it is stated that the Ser
Wan Prime Minister Ristich interviewed M,
Kartzoff, the Russian representative at Bel
grade, on the 18th inst, and appealed to the
generosity of the Russian government to permit
Russian officers and soldiers to enter the Ser
Wan army He also asked for pecuniary assist
ace, as SerVia had determined to continue the
war.
The Russian Government has replied, grant
ing the above requests under certain conditions.
Io consequence of this arrangement the Scla-
vonic committees in Russia have commenced
sending funds in large amounts. Russian
officers and snb-oficers in parties of ten reach
Belgrade almost daily, passing through Rou-
mania unhindered. The officers give their SER
vices gratuitously.
Prince Milan Undecided,
A despatch to Reuters from Belgrade saws
that General Tchernayeff sends frequent de-
spatches urging Prince Milan to continue the
war, but the Prince appears still undecided. It
is understood that only three of the Servian
ministers favor the continuance of the war.
Conflicting Accounts
PARIS, Aug. 22.-Accounts of the fighting
near Alexinatz are still conflicting. The Porte
has sent telegram to its representatives abroad
announcing that the Servians who concentrated
all their forces one and a half hours march
from Alexinatz, have been completely de-
feated.
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PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 22.-Members of the
order OF Knights of Psthias paraded to-day.
They made fl e display, each lodge being ac-
Gompanied by full band. The Supreme
Lodge of the World held its 9Th annual session
II independence Hall to-day. S. S. DAVIS of
This afternoon formal reception was given
to the Supreme Lodge at the Academy of
Music, where, during the evening, a grand ball
took place. NN
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Boston stock Market
New York stock nnd nIouex MarI,e,.

NEW YORK. August 22-,Evening.- specula-
tive interest in stock market to-day continued in
coal shares in consequence of meeting of members of
the combination held this afternoon At this meet
ing long preamble was adopted setting forth that
the Lehigh Valley Railroad, after agreeing to oper-
ate with the combination, had produced more than
its quota and also that there had been an oyerpro
duction throughout Lehigh Valley region in April
last and in consequence of Lehigh Valley operators
representing their inability to pay penalties for
production, a resolution was unanimously adopted
dissolving the combination. Immediately after this
the Philadelphia q Reading Delaware, Lackawanna
& Western. Del. & Hud. Canal and Pennsylvania
companies resolved to offer 100000 tons OF cool at
auction on 29th inst: This establishes free trade in
coal and will not only benefit the strong companies
but will have tendency to revive some Of the pros
trate industries Of the country.
Money easy at II q 2 per cent. on call. Sterling
Exchange firm at 487a q 4S7A for go days and 4s9
q 1891 for demand.
Gold steady, opening and closing at 1l0a, though
sales were made in the interim at 1lOs. Carrying
rates q per cent. and for borrowing fiat. The
clearances at the Gold Exchange Bank were $17,-
100000: The custom receipts to-day were $348,OO0.
The Treasury disbursements were SCI, 900 for in
terest $1,000 for bonds and $4,000 for silver coin.
Governments slightly higher and firm.
no follo
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BRITISH COLUMBIA.
Dissntisfactron with the Dominiou.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Aug. pa despatch
from Victoria says: "There is much excitement
ment in this city over the railroad question.
Lord Dufferin remarked to popular deputa-
tim that the overland railroad scheme was
about abandoned, and the only point to be con-
sidered was the question of compensation. The
people are much dissatisfied and disappointed
at the result of the interview, and it is feared
unpleasant consequences will ensue. Our.citi-
zens declare they we're inveigled into the Con-
federation with promises which Canada did not
intend to fulfil. A great popular demonstration
is threatened
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BRUSSELS, Aug. PA special from Vienna
to LIE Nord says that whatever may be the is
sue OF the fighting now going on, there is every
reason to expect that the mediation offered at
Belgrade will be accented
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Starvation Mt Sen.

this morning. She reports that on the 18th
inst in lat. 1926, long. 3206, saw Spanish
schooner in distress, went on board and found
her to be the Jooginia from st. Domingo for
Havre Took off the captain, B. Palan, one
sailor and passenger. The rest of the crew,
five in number, died of starvation.
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of Troy that carried soldiers, like the steed of
East Machias. "Old Whitey"-that an Eng
lish writer declared was ridden by Gen. Taylor,
after his election to the Presidency, from the
far West to Washington, and that all the hairs
from his tail were plucked by the admiring
people to be kept as mementoes of the old vet
eran from the fields of Mexico.
1t is true tina. our good and wise father
Abraham suggested that it was no time to
swap horses, when swimming river. But
as the Democratic party are only "shivering
on the brink" there may be space and oppor-
tunity afforded them to rectify their ticket.
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BY BOSTON g. MAINE RAILRoAD.-Gallup, Clark
& Blaney 2 do corn, R H Anderson do corn, Thax-
ter & co 2 do corn, Webb & Phinney do corn
Phinney s. Jack3on do shocks, Nutter, Kimball q
Milliken do -four, D W Coolidge do flour, Howes
Hilton 81 Co do flour, Norton, Chapman & Co 2 dc
-four, A Hunt & Co do flour, Grand Trunk Rail
road 6 do merchandise, Maine Central Railroad 13
do merchandise, Portland q Ogdensburg Railroad l
do merchandise, Portland II do merchandise.
By water conyeyance-1000 bush cornmeal to g.
W. Irue e. Co.
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A preparation which meets a want never befor g

preparation which meets want never befor g
furn'1hed to the invalid is HUNTS REMEDY.
HUNTS REMEDY is the anchor of hope to the
youth and aged of either SEX for the of Kidney
Bladder. and Glandular Diseases, Diabetes, Dropsy,
Gravel, Excuses and Intemperance, Mental and
Physical Debility and Affections of the Urino-
Genital Organs. HUNTS REMEDY regenerates and
buoys up the whole Nervous System.
auo21 eod&w1w
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The Cepteun;a, Exb;h;,;or

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 22.-The school of
ChiD' Sc youth from Connecticut numbering
lib boys accompanied by teachers, spent most
OF the DAY inspecting Machinery Hall and lain
Building. The President and Mrs. Grant visit
the exhibition tomorrow Paid admissions to-
day are estimated az 32,031, of which POP were
at half price.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
MATTERS in MAINE.
t.a
SACO ENTHUSIASTIC!
Imposing Republican Demon
StratiOn.
SACO ENTHUSIASTIC!
Speeches by Senator Blaine, Congressman
Kasson and Hon. Th0s. B. Reed.
Especial to Press.1


SAco, Aug. 22.-Over five thousand people
assembled in Pepperell Square to greet Mr..
Blaine and to open the campaign in Saco. The
meeting was earnest attentive and enthusiast
tic. 1t was called to order by Hon. Ivory Lord
of the City Committee, ON whose motion Hon.
Joseph Hobson was called to preside, Mr.,
Blaine spoke first, and his appearance was the
signal for cheers and long repeated demonstra-
tions of applause.
Mr.. Kasson followed in an eloquent speech
of an hour, in which he reviewed the career of
Samuel j. Tlden and compared it with that of
Rutherford B. Hayes. His description of the
Democratic party in the House, and his earnest
appeal to Maine Republicans to remember their
foremost position in the canvass, we're yery
effective indeed.
Mr., Reed made a brief but vigorous and ei-
fective address, dwelling chiefly on the impor-
lance of the issues before the people in view of
the attitude of the South. He was listened to
with marked attention, and was greeted with
hearty applause.
The meeting, which was one of the largest
and most enthusiastic ever held in Saco was
closed with repeated cheers for the cause and
the candidates. The political feeling in Saco
Is excellent, and augurs good results in Sep
TENDER.
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NEW HAMPSHI RE.
Married at the moun,,,,..

TWIN MOUNTAIN House, N. H., Aug. pa
very interesting event occurred at this place to-
day, namely the marriage by Rev. Henry Ward
Bescher, in the hotel parlor of Mr.. A. w. Will
bur from Portland, Me-, and Miss Alpharetta
Libby from another town in the same state,
The afianced couple, accompanied by a lady
friend, arrived here about half-past - o'clock.
and the marriage ceremony was performed at
p. m. Mr.. Becker officiated, after which
Justice of tue Peace, in order to give legal
effect thereto, pronounced the bride and BRIDE
groom imam and wife,"
The Toomey Murder
MANCHESTER, Aug % -Chss. a. Hurlbert
who first discovered the dying Toemey bow on
Church street, and Frank Hall, arrested
Saturday night on suspicion of being the mnr
derers, were examined before the coroper's in
quest today. The important parts of their tes-
timony relate to conversation with tho acts
and the appearance of the Lynch
woman at the time the boy was first discovered
on the SIDEWALK fronting her door. A strong net
OF facts and circumstances is being woven
around her which will probably result in her
being held. She will be examiner tomorrow
her story is awaited with much interest.
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The Centennial Re0aita.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 22.-The national re-
gatta Oh amateur oarsmen opened to day upon
great. The first race was the first heat of the
four Dared shells between the Atalantas of New
York Beaverwycks OF Albany, aud the Yales
Of New Orleans. The Atalaotas came in first
Beaverwycks second. and Yale last. The sec.
ono on race was the second heat Of the four Dared
SHELLS between Columbia of New York, and
'vespers of Philadelphia. The Columbus won
by quarter of length.
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NEW YORK.
The Fenian Refugees.

The Fenian refugees were visited by a large
number of friends and sympathizers yesterday,
and it IS said that $4,000 has been raised to re-.
lieve their needs They have received invita-
tions from various societies and indivi dua]s.
rendering cordial welcome and pressing hospi-
taity, but they have declined thus far to inter-
into any engagement Of this character.
The Republican Convention.
SARATOGA, N. Y, Aug 22.-There never has
been so large an attendance of leading poll
ticians at State Convention as ia already here
to attend on the deliberations of the Republi-
can State Convention tomorrow. AS to the
candidates Ex-Governor Morgan seems to be in
advance for the Governorship Cornell has ap
parentiy been dropped entirely. The Eyarts
men are active, and Tnurlow Weed is reported
as urging the nomination of Hamilton Fish.
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL

TUESDAY, August 22d.-Sugars continue strong
and in good demand, at 12c for granuated. and III
for Extra G. Corn is in good demand, at Gle o &c,
with fair supply Flour is looking up slightly, and
is selling more freely. Pork and Lard very weak
at the prices quoted yesterday and further decline
may be expected.
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Republican Rally mt Ba,b.


BATH, Aug. 22.-Colamba Hall, the largest
In the city, is densely packed with enthusia site
Republicans, who are being addressed by Hon.
Seth L. Milliken of this state, and Hon. John
Y. Foster of New Jersey.
ITO the Associated Press.]
Fire in Belfast.
BELFAST, Aug 22.-The house and barn of
Mrs. Darius Shute, on Waldo avenue, was
burned early this morning. The loss was about
$780, insured for $1,000. 'The fire was suppos-
ed to be incendIary.
Fire in Gardiner.
GARDINER, Aug. CIV. W. Browns house.
ell, barn and outbuildings were DESTROYED by
fire this morning. The barn contained thirty
tons of hay and seventy bushels of grain. The
household furniture was saved in damaged
condition. The loss is estimated at $500; in
sured for $6000 Two engines and the hook
and ladder company went from this city, but
the fire had consumed everything within its
reach before they arrived. The cause of the
fire is unknown.
Races at Gardiner.
The opening day for the fall meeting at Oak
land Driving Park has been mos favorable
Twenty-six hundred dollars are offered in pre..
miums. There are 81 entries. In today's races
the purse of $3.50 in the three minute class was
won by Kennebec Boy, with j. M. Farnum
second, Triumph third. Best time, 18Th Five
heats were trotted. In the 23O class. for
purse of $3.50, Aver won, with Young Buchau-
an second, King William third. Best time
2 81. Stallion race comes off tomorrow.
Destructive Fire at New Porti and,
SKowHEGAN, Aug 22.-At West New Port
land about o'clock this morning fire was dis
covered in the furniture store and shop of L.
W. Murch. The fire was soon communicated
to the surrounding buildings totally consuming
the carriage shop occupied by Simeon Hanson,
boot and shoe store and dwelling, second aoor.
occupied by Silas Chick, hardware store dwell.
ling and stable of W. Kicker, store occupied BY
j. w. Spear, also dwelling, house and stable of
L. W. Murch. Loss from $4,000 to $4,000
Cause unknown.
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Foreign Notes.

There have been no important political or
military movements in Mexico since the depar-
ture of the last steamer from Vera Cruz, The
politicians and revolutionlsts are waiting for
the meeting of Congress on the 10th of Sept.
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SPAIN.
Gunboats Sent 10 Chinese Waters,

PARIS, Aug 22.-Advices from Madrid state
that three Spanish gunboats have been sent to
Chinese waters at the request of the Spanish
representative at Pekin. This step was either
taken to support the Spanish demand for the
restitution Of vessel stranded at Formosa or
for fear of complications arising from recent
attacks on the French missionary chapel at
Ming Konefoo.
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The officers of the Pennsylvania railroad
state that from $50 to 10. 80 yesterday morning
fully 10000 passengers were transported over
their road on southern bound trains, they prin-
cipally being visitors to the Centennial
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MARRIED..

In Phipsburg, July 4, Sylvanus M. Wallace and
Miss M. Morrill, Mclntire.
In Bowdoinham, Aug. 10, John II. A. Williams and
Miss Ann Babb.
In Union, Aug. 6, Lucius A. Taylor OIL Hope and
Miss Lizzie Simmons of Appleton.
In Union, Aug. 8, Geo. A. Lincoln of Washington
ana Miss Afie A. Burkett of Appleton.
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Providence Print Cloths Market.
PROVIDENCE, August 22.-The Printing Cloths
business.