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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-09
nj. MI. CORBETT,

A TToREEY AT Law, SOLICITOR IN CHAM
~ Gerry and Notary Public, Abstracts, Loans and
CollcctS Once and Avenue, 5rd GoOr east Of
BengatSaF Drug Store. Rock Island, IlF
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-04
Reunion Of the Tabulators.

There will be meeting of the Tabulators at
Topsham next Saturday evening. The dread
full Tabuiator Fogg the veteran Tabulator
Chase, the brainy Tabulator Brown and the
pious Tabulator Foster will attend, and if the
late "second Jackson A. Garcelon, NJ. D.,
would only go the meeting might be very
properly advertised as a reunion of the late
Governor and Council. The PRESS would sug-
gest that Cap'n Chase may perhaps be willing
on that occasion to explain why he tabulated
the votes cast for William B. Skillings for
County Commissioner as though cast for Will
liam B. Skillin. We belieye the Cap'n has
never explained the above little matter, and
while about it he may as well perhaps, throw
little light on a few other small transactions
of the same nature that will naturally suggest
themselves to his mind
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-04
Probably Fatal Accident.

pair of horses attached to iigger took
fright at a train of cars on Commercial street
yesterday morning near the Custom House and
started into brisk run. The team belonged
to Mayberry & Company, and had been left
standing for moment by the teamster, Ed
ward Mayberry AS soon as the latter saw the
horses start he laid hold of the bride of the
horse nearest him, hoping thus to check the
runaways. In moment he was thrown down.
AS he fell he retained his hold OH the rein and
this threw the horse down directly on top of
him. The animal kicked and struggled vgor-
ously, and Mr.. Mayberry was unable to extri-
cate himself. Finally the jigger was pulled
along so that it struck Mr.. Mayberry. He was
lying with his feet towards it endeavoring to
rise. The heavy wagon was so low that it
would not pass over him and he was doubled
up and run over. When he was rescued he was
nearly insensible. Drs. Berry and Brooks were
sent for with the greatest haste. When they
arrived they found that the mans back was
so injured that a probably fatal wound had
been inflicted. The vertebre were pushed to
one side, thus cramping the spinal cord and
rendering the flesh in the vicinity of the
wound entirely numb. The doctors say that
there is one chance in ten that the injured
man may recover, unless Inflammation sets in,
in which case the wound must certainly prove
fatal. Mr.. Mayberry was taken to his home in
Deering. He is about 80 years of age.
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-04
Pennington Normal School.

The board of trustees of the Normal Schools
have established in the State Normal and
Training School at Pennington, an advanced
course of one year, for graduates of the two
years course. In answer to numerous inquiries,
thel following statement is prepared:
The distinctive work Of the advanced course
will be to prepare teachers for the free high
schools. In Latin there will be two classes,
one for beginners and one for those who have
good knowledge of the elements of the Ian
guage, and those who wish can commence the
study at the beginning of their second year in
the school, with the work of the B class, and
thus continue the study two years. and the
course of study will be arranged with refer
ence to this end. 1t is expected that French
or German will be introduced, and the English
language and literature, advanced mathemat-
les, physics and chemistry, with the history of
education and the principles of pedagogy COM
prise in general the other studies of the adj
vanced course
The advanced course places the Normal
School in more definite relation to our sys-
tenn of schools; it is intended that it shall be a
preparation for admission to the best scientific
schools, and that one or one and a half years
fruther classical study shall prepare for admis-
sion to the classical department of the college,
while the course has unity and completeness
vantages Upon completion of the couse
student will receive state diploma
John A. Cone, youngest son of Rev. G. G.
Gone OF Bowdoinham, has accepted position
as teacher at Honolulu, Sandwich Islands, and
is now on his way to that land.
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-04
FUSION.
How Bath Democrat Regards It.

now BaJn Democrat Regards 1t.
The Boston Post has Bath correspondent
who, we are confident, reflects the sentiments
OF not few Democrats in this state concerning
Fusion. He says:
doubtless many Democrats outside of this
state think it singular that the Fusionists do
not hang together better than they do in their
common opposition to metropolitan party. A
superficial observer would see no reason, per
haps, why the two opposition parties in Maine
should not unite temporarily for the defeat of
the re1gning dynasty. 1t is not strange, but it
is true nevertheless, that very few people out
side OF this state, and by no means all in the
state, understand the political situation here.
Any one who is conversant with state politics
must know that great majority of the leaders
OF the Greenback party are ex-Republicans.
Most OF these men were not prominent as
they wished to be in their own party, and
while desiring to devise some means of getting
their heads into the public crib, they were yet
not ready to join the Democratic party, and
were obliged to seize upon some issue with
which to form new party, as leaders of which
they might ride into power. These soreheads,
with few office-seeking politicians from the
Democrats, manage the Greenback machine in
Maine. The rank and file are composed of a
few Republicans, a few honest believers in
soft money, and much larger number of bam-
DOOZleu democrats.
The Maine Democrats were on the high road
to success, when few selfish men, seeing that
their party babe fair to come into power, and
fearing lest they would not be the ones to get
the offices, steadily fell in with few Republi-
can politicians OF similar type, and assisted
them to push forward the Greenback move
ment But, besides running their party IS
chances of success, these men overreached
themselves, for their movement has failed and
will fail again. Even were there no principles
involved one can readily understand how dis
tasteful it would be to real Democrats to assist
in boosting into power renegade Republicans,
wild theorists and deserters from their own
party. The spectacle of genuine Andrew
jackson Democrats voting into office such men
as Fogg, Murch, Cove & Co., is not edifying,
to say the least.
From present appearances 1 should hardly
say that the election of Plaisted could be reck::
oned on as probability Il personally know OF
number of straight Democrats in this place,
and one prominent one at least outside of it,
who intend either to vote the Republican
ticket, not vote at all, or make up ticket of
their own.
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-04
Brief IOttinpS,

The West End Methodist Sunday School
will visit Saco river Thursday at 7.20 a. m.
The annual meeting of the Atlantic & St.
lawrence Railroad Company was adjourned
yesterday for lack of quorum.
The works of the Ligonia Iron Company
started up yesterday after being idle for seven
weeks.
Uncle divers annual vacation commences
to-day, and he will seek for rest at the Old
Orchard campmeeting.
Yesterday was cooler and rainy. Mercury
65o at sunrise, 70o at noon, $50 at sunset; wind
northeast.
The Aged Brotherhood, notwithstanding the
unpleasautness OF the day yesterday, with a
large number of their friends, went on sec
ond excursion to the Clark Springs in Auburn.
Yacht Wanderer of Provincetown with
party of ladies and gentlemen for Mt. Desert
arrived Monday night and will proceed On her
way to-day.
The ward caucuses to choose delegates to
the Republican district convention at Saco
August 10th, will be held next Friday even
ing.
Monday evening Mr.. Flanders was driving
Gen. Mattocks' horse down Preble street,
when the horse stumbled, throwing the man
over the dasher, the wheels of the carryall
passing over him. inflicting slight injuries.
1t was reported Monday night that yacht
capsized that day near Pumpkin Knob and
man evidently drowned but nobody seems to
be able to name the boat or tell who the man
was.
Burglars took S75 from the trousers of Capt
Nathan Winslow that were lying in his cham
Der at Gorham Monday night, and all the sill
ver-ware in the house was taken.
Wehave received from Ira c. Stock bridge,
''Recollections of the Royal MILDLY" as original
ly produced at Days Theatre. The recollec-
tons embrace several of the best numbers of
the opera.
The Health Lift rooms on Middle street will
be closed this month, DR.. Gaubert being on
his vacation. They will be re-opened on the
first of September.
A clam bake will be opened by Fletcher &
Littlefeld, proprietors of the Sea Shore House,
Long Island, this afternoon, upon the arrival
of the steamer from the city. The Gazelle
will leave the city for the Island at 2 p. m.
There are about a thousand summer boarders
now az bethlehem. Among those from Portland
are DIR. Hersom and family at the Bethlehem
House, Mrs. Il. B. Swift and Miss Bowers at
the Howard, Rev. Herbert w Lathe and wife
at the Mt. Agassiz, Mrs. Chas Payson and
Miss Payson at the Mt. Washington.
The excursion from Brunswick and Harps-
well in the steamer Gazelle to the islands in
this harbor and the city was postponed yester-
day until Thursday.
r Al. u,
Islaads to the city has been discontinued and
also the 6.10 and the 9.15 p. m. trips from the
city TO the Islands. Hereafter the Tourist will
make at I. ID p m. the trip heretofore made by
the Minnehaha.
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-04
THE REGATTA.
The Official Programme for To-Day.
Late Entries and Arrivals.

The arrangements for the grand regatta at
Lake Maranacook in Winthrop have all been
made and there is scarcely fear that any one
attending to-day will be disappointed. The
regatta committee returned last night from the
Lake and report all the buildings up, and the
course arranged Both of the grand dancing
pavilions, one hundred feet by ffty.fve, have
been finished, and at both music will be
furnished by Chambers quadrille bands. The
pavilion floors are of the best Southern pine,
and the committee feel assured that those who
may choose to take part in the dancing will
find the pavilions to their taste.
The course has been well looked after. Buoys
have been placed every half mile, and the
committee believe that no complaint will be
made of this as of former regattas that tn e
course was not we'll buoyed.
Immediately on the arrival of the II O'Clock
train from Portland the signal gun will be
fired for the first boats to get into line, and
any boat not in line within five minutes after
firing of the signal gun will be liable to be dis
qualified
the races to-day
FirSt-Amateur single scull.
Second-Four-oared professional
Third-Batteau race
Fourth-Indian canoe race.
Fifth-Single scull professional.
Sixth-Amateur double scull.
The canoe will be one-half mile. All the
other races over three mile course.
The pedestrian races will be made as follows
The one mile race will be started at 1.3o and
the five mile race at o'clock sharp. Well
known pedestrians will enter for each race
Trains will leave Portland for the Lake at
9 and II O'Clock. The committee will have
nothing to do with the sale of the tickets
which can be obtained only at the Maine
Central ticket office.
Last evening the committee received tele-
gram from st. John, N. B., entering a four
cared crew for the professional four-oared race,
and also making one entry for the amateur
single scull race.
The following dispatch was received by the
Associated Press last evening:
WINTHROP, Aug. Geo. Lee of New Jer-
Sey, Geo. Hosmer'of Massachusetts, Frank
Holmes of Rhode Island and Murphy of Massa-
chusetts have arrived; also the following four
cared crews: Columbia, Boston; West End,
Boston: Enterprise, Salem. Others will ar
rive tomorrow. The course was tried lto-day
and was found to be in excellent condition
for the races tomorrow. Everything is ready
and big crowd is expected.
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-04
Art Notes.

Among the artists out of town who are So
journing along our coast sketching, we notice
the name of Mr.. Charles L. Fox, Portland
artist, who, for the past twelve months has
had his studio on Gray street. Mr. Fox has
pursued the study of his profession for several
years under different teachers, and having
been student at the Institute of Technology,
Boston, and at the New York Academy of De-
sign, shows in his work certain excellences of
style derived from both methods of training.
Two of his pictures, companion pieces in
charcoal, have attracted especial attention
scenery about the Ellis river, New Hampshire,
and the Tomoka, Florida. Full Of sentiment
and feeling, the subjects are yet handled bold
ly and with vigor. One is struck by the fine
manner in which the atmosphere is treated in
these pictures. The group of white birch near
the water of the Ellis give you an out-of-door,
New Hampshire air, crisp and clear, while a
tropical warmth and richness pervades the
southern view, suggestive Of country stepped
in sunshine and luxuriant in vegetation.
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-04
THE HEBRON RETURN AGAIN.
What The Town Clerk Says About It.

When the return from Hebronl was opened
for tabulation, the attention of several persons
was called to this very middle initial 1.-THE G
in Mr.. Walkers name]. Then the letter was
all in the same handwriting and one shade of
ink, but the popularity about it was that the
last downward stroke in the curve of the G (if
Y 1t was to be called) passed down across the
lower portion of the curve, so that it was diff
cult to determine whether it was intended for
c or a G.-Tdbuldtors' Defence.
OF course this is substantially an assertion
that the man who made the return altered the
c to a G. Now read what that man has to
say about it in the following letter published
in the Oxford Democrat:
EAST HEBRON, July %, 1880.
GEO. d. BIsBEE, Esq.
Dear Sif,-I received by mail copy of Re-
port of the Joint Select Committee to inquire
into the condition of the Election Returns of
Sept. s, 1879, &c.-for which please accept my
thanks. L was much amused on examining
the fac smile of the return from the town of
Hebron, as found in Exhibit " where the
letter G, Enormously written by mistake, ~
had been changed to G in the name of Henry
G. Walker l Immediately recognized that
return to be n my handwriting, and am able
to say most emphaticdlty and dramatically that
the alteration was not made by me. Ii the
stupid rogue who made the alteration had had
sagacity enough to have carefully observed
the capital G in my official signature to the
return, he might have made a less bunglin g
imitation. Very truly yours,
GEORGE COBB.
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-04
A Fine Vessel.

To those interested in naval architecture
we would call their attention to the beautiful
new schooner Elizabeth W. Smith, now lying
at Portland Pier, built for A. M. Smith, Esq.
by Joseph H. Dyer of this city at the yard OF
Chas. HI. Thompson Of Kennebunk. She is
one of the best vessels of her class ever built
in the State, and in model, finish and appoint
ments is equal to many of the best yachts in
the country. She is SO tons register, built of
white oak in the most thorough manner, iron
all galvanized, cabin finished in hard wood,
and from her fine lines great speed is expect
ed. She was modelled by Mr.. Dyer and de-
signed by her owner for seiner, and will be
commanded by Capt. Squirting late of the
schooner Maggie Willard.
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-04
THE PRESS.
WEDNESDAY MORNING. AUGUST 4.
THE PRESS


MAY be obtained at the Periodical Depots of n. G.
Eessenden, Marquis, Brunei & Co., Andrews, Arm.
strong. Cox Wentworth, Hodsdon. Hayden, W. p
Morris. corner Exchange and Fore St; Welander
Boston Sc Maine Depot, and Chisholm Bros, on al
rains thai run out of the city.
Saco of l.. Hodsdon and H. B. kendrck.
Bath OF j. Q. Shaw.
Lewiston and Auburn, of Richard Foss.
Badeford F. NJ. Burnham
,Jellerson's Bookstore.
Brunswick, Is. G. Dennison and w. Il. Marrett.
Richmond G. A. Beale.
Woodford's Corner. II. Moody.
OumB rland Mills, f. A. Verrill.
Gorham, j. Irish.
Saccarapps, at the Post ONCE.
Rnckland. o. G. Andrews and e. Il. Spear.
Oamariscofta, e. w. Dunbar
Freeport, ". J. Parker.
Thomaston S. Delano.
Vinalhaven, b. Lane.
Waldoboro, G. Bliss.
wiscasset Gibbs Rundle+
Yarmouth G. Z. Coombs
Auburn, V. r. Foss.
Lisbon, q. e. Judkns.
Hallowell, H. r. Allan
Augusta, f. Pierce.
So. Harpswell, P. d. Barstow.
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-04
Fryeburg.


Mr.. w. III. Abbott, OF this town, has bought
the "Fryeburg House," and taken control,
changing it's name to the Lockwood House,
as compliment to his friend, Hon. A. d.
Lockwood. This hotel was opened nearly fifty
years ago by Mr.. Samuel Souther, and was the
first in the State-with perhaps single excep-
tion-to proclaim its temperance principles
upon its sign. Mr.. A. proposes to keep a tenn
perance house in name and in fact, and in its
quiet rooms, under the shade of it's beautiful
elms, guests may be sure of finding ample pro-
vision for their needs and those additional at
tentions and courtesies which only refined
family can give.
July brought an unusually large number of
summer visitors to the hotels and boarding
houses-among them have been Col. S. A.
Drake, the antiquarian of Boston; Mr.. Ismay,
of Liverpool, an extensive owner in the n. Y.
steamship lines: Mr.. A. P. Stone, LID, of
Springfield, Mass; Mr.. N. w. Cults, Princi-
pal Of the High School, Orange, N. j.. Mr.. P.
s. Page, OF Boston, the manufacturer of the
lamps used by the Cunard and other lines and
all the railroads of the country; Mr.. G. A.
Page, late Principal of the Calais High School
and Mr.. Clark, of Menlo Park, n. j., Edison's
mathematician. The poet Whittier only gave
flying visit, which may be repeated, as his
niece and her family are still remaining here.
Several families from your city are occupying
cottages on the Camp ground. The new build
ings that have been erected and the delightful
attractions of this pleasant spot will without
doubt draw larger number before the annual
religious meetings
Thesmembers Of the Congregational church
and Society have purchased the house former
ly owned by A. r. Bradley, ESQ.,, and have
fitted it up for permanent parsonage. The
pastor, Rev. DR.. Mason, and his family have
recently taken possession.
The Portland Packing Co. are preparing for
their fall campaign with the prospect of an
earlier and more abundant crop of sweet corn
than last year.
The S9th year Of Fryeburg Academy begins
with its Fall term, which opens August 31st,
under the continued care of Prof. G.. H. Rick
er and Miss I'll. G. Kicker Changes have been
made in the terms and the arrangement of
studies, introducing three terms and long
summer vacation, and establishing courses OF
study preparatory for college, for teaching and
for business life.
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-04
FAITH CONVENTION AT OLD ORCH
ARD.
SIXTH DAY.

The hearts of all the campers were gladdened
yesterday by showers of spiritual as well as
temporal blessings. There seems to be no de-
crease in the interest or attendance, and there
was quite number of arrival yesterday.
The praise meeting before breakfast was held
as usual MIR. Young, the Evangelist, in charge,
and was followed by the s 35 a. m. conference
meeting, led by DR.. Cullis, which was opened
by reading the requests for prayers and reply
ing to the written questions which had been
presented.
The regular forenoon preaching service was
held in the tabernacle, and began by singing a
few gospel hymns, accompanied by Miss
Maggie Luce at the organ and Mr.. Cole, Of
Portland, on the cornet. Prayer was offered
by Rev. Mr. James, OF Virginia, succeeded by
the repetition of portion of Gods word by
"Camp meeting John Allen,'' who is now at
tending his 302d campmeeting, in the Seth year
of his age, yet recs oning himself among the
young people.
Rev. Horace Winslow, of Willimantic,
Conn, preached one of the most instructive
and powerful sermons during the series OF
meeting, which was listened to attentively by
the large audience. The texts were taken
from Acts 2:38-"And ye shall receive the gift
of the Holy Ghost, and Jer. 29:13-"And ye
shall seek me and find me. when We shall
search for me with all your heart
A service for the children was conducted in
the Saccarappa tent under charge of Mrs. Bon
ham, of N. Y, at o'clock.
A meeting for inquirers was held at the same
hour in the Biddeford House, led by Rev. F.
d. Sanford, at which several testified to having
come into the light of the truth during the
meeting. This is regarded as very profitable
service, which is occupied by answering ques-
lions and solving the difficulties arising in the
minds of seekers of the true Christian life.
The p. m. service for prayer and confer
ence commenced by singing by large choir of
children, followed by a scriptural recitation by
Campmeeting John Allen in his characteristic
manner. Every minute was taken up by earn
est witnesses to the truth that Christ saves to
the uttermost.
At $50 p. m. Rev. H. P. Welcome, of De-
troit, Mich. delivered very instructive SER
mon upon the Specification of certain parts of
the ancient tabernacle, of which he exhibited
model The aim of the sermon was to dis
close the steps by which the unregenerate sim
ner entered into communion with God in the
holy of holes.
The ladies' meeting was held in the taber.
nacle at $50 o'clock, Mrs. Cults in charge, and
the ministerial conference in the Biddeford
House the same time.
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-04
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS.

The Republicans of Portland. and all wig intend
TO cooperate with the Republican Party
in the ensuing campaign, requested to meet al
their respective Ward Rooms
Friday Ere'g, August 9Th, at $50 O'Clock,
to choose % delegates from each ward to at
tend the First District Republican Convention, te
be held at City Hall, Saco. on TUESDAY the 10th
day of August, at o'clock p. M
Per order Republican City Committee,
VIM. H. PLUMMER. Chairman.
F. S. WATERHOUSE E. Secretary.
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-04
Gosnel Mission Picnic

Through the benevolence of Mr.. S. H.
Stevens, the courteous Portland agent of the
Boston & Maine Railroad the teachers and
scholars of the Gospel Mission Sabbath School
were permitted to enjoy the day yesterday at
Old Orchard. Although the weather was some-
what inclement, if Mr.. Stevens could have
witnessed the cheerful manner with which the
children entered into the enjoyment of the
trip, we feel he would have been amply repaid
for all trouble and expense incurred.
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-04
Personal.

did not stop on his return from St. John, but
proceeded directly to Boston.
Chas E. Akers of Boston is visiting his old
home in this city.
Rev. Mr. Needham, the Evangelist, will fill
the High street church pulpit next Sunday
Mr.. Needham has been supplying Mr.. Moody'i
pulpit in Chicago for year past.
Mr.. John M. Todd left for Warren yesterday
to address a Greenback meeting, with Gen.
Plaisted.
Mr.. A. Palmer, proprietor of the Unto n
Square Theatre, is at the Falmouth Hotel.
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-04
GOrhann,

Mr.. Willis o. Dixie, a most worthy Christian
young man, died yesterday after sickness of
but five days, aged about q years. Mr.. Dixie
had taught school in West Gorham, and but a
few months since in company with Mr.. Lowell
bought the store of Mr.. Shaw, and the firm
have gained the good will of the inhabitants of
this village in the short time they have been
with us. He was the son of o. D. Dixie, Esq, of
Sebago. His family and friends have the uni
versal sympathy of our citizens. M.
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-04

The meetings in the Saccarappa tent con-
stantly increase in interest and excellent re-
suits are accomplished.
In the evening Rev. f. ID. Sanford, Of Bos-
ton, delivered an able discourse from Titus p:
14-"Who gave himself for US, that he might
redeem us from all iniquity and purify unto
himself peculiar people, Jealous of ali good
Ihls series Of meetings under the efficient
management OF DR. Cullis will close Thursday
noon.