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FIRE RECORD.
Eire in a Telegranh pfIice.


CHICAGO, Aug. 21.-Shortly after O'Clock
this morning fire was discovered back OF the
switch board in the operating room OF the
Western Union Telegraph office, and in less
than an hour the entire fifth floor was COM
pletely gutted. A small force was working in
the room at the time, and all managed to get
out in safety. The fire was started by bunch
of rubber covered wires becoming ignited
from gas jet. The loss on the building is
comparatively light. Most of the Board of
Trade wires were uninjured, and the Western
Union officials say almost 800 wires that were
disconnected this morning will be working by
tomorrow morning.
The Western Union Telegraph Company
succeeded this evening in working order out OF
confusion caused by the destruction of the
main operating room this morning. An army
of linemen was employed throughout the day
in disconnecting the network OF wires which
made their way into the ruins Of the old build
ing and connecting them with the Mutual
building across the way.
The Western Union Company's loss will not
exceed $4,000. The loss on the bailding will
be $30,000 and the loss TO other tenants Will
not exceed $4,000.
Two banks were burned, but sought quarters
in the vicinity and succeeded in transacting
their usual business
The Associated Press is temporarily quar-
tered in the office of the Times.
Foundry Burned.
PUTNAM, CT, Aug 21.-Lee's foundry build
ing was totally burned here this evening. The
loss will be large and there Is q small in
surance twenty-five or thirty men will be
thrown out Of employment.
Tenement House Hurned.
DRAcUT, Mass, Aug. GA two-story tene-
ment on the Mammoth road in Dracut, owned
by Michael Collins and occupied by Peter Nc
Mahon and Thomas Riley, was destroyed Snn-
day afternoon. One or two inmates were se-
verely burned. A house, in which was stored
$4,000 worth of woolens, several times caught
fire, but was saved.
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SPORTING.
Races MT Saratoga.


SARATOGA, Aug. 21.-The attendance at the
races to-day was good. The track was heavy
The first race, one mile, was won by Media
tor. Jacobus second and Capias third. Time,
1.45 "a.
The race, three-quarters of mile, for two
years olds, was won by Welcher. Time, 1.18a.
The Consolation Race.
FALL RIVER, Aug. 21.--In the consolation
race at Forest Hill this forenoon there were
eight starters-Lee, Elliot, Plaisted, Ten Eyck,
Gaisel, Hamm, Mckay and Driscoll. The
start was made at 1.15 a. m. The water was
pretty rough. The race to the turn was close
and exciting. After the turn the men were
scattered. Ten Eyck led, with Mckay second
and Elliot third. On the last quarter OF amile
Mckay pulled ahead and the men finished in
the following order:--McKay IL minutes u
seconds, Ten Eyck IL minutes q seconds; El-
liot II minutes Al seconds. Plaisted was
swamped by rough water and capsized. Prizes
$75, $50 and $25.
Rase Ball.
At Cleveland Cleveland 6, Chicago 5.
At Boston-Bostons 10. New Yorks 8.
AT Observation-Disclosures 2S, Philadelphias
At Buffalo-Buffalos 6, Detroits 4.
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STATE NEWS.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.

CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
In the cemetery at Brunswick is the grave
of Timothy Walker Stone who at his death
many years since, gave all his property, some
$4,000, to Mrs. Daniel P. Stone, of Maiden,
Mass, who was then unmarried and said to
have been engaged to him, and who has SO
generously donated to benevolent objects near
ly $1,000,000. The grave is totally neglected
stones tipped, the ground covered with ouSnes'
weeds, etc.
HANCOCK COUNTY.
The Western Union Telegraph company mas
opened an office at Bar Harbor'
PIscArAoUIs COUNTY.
A Massachusetts, hunting party Of three,
were ont above Blanchard a few miles, when
one of them accidentally shot himself in the
leo. A stretcher was built and they tried to
remove the injured man in that way, but on
account of the trees and underbrush the
scheme had to be given up and the two well
persons had to take turns moving the wound
ed man on their backs. After a long and tire
some journey through the woods the road was
reached and a team providentially came to
their relief.
sAGADAHoC COUNTY.
The Bath foundry is crowded with work
They have four of five tons Of work to do for
the Goss Marine Iron Works including their
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NEW YORK



NEW YORK, Aug N.-Messrs Kountze
Brothers state that forged drafts, purporting to
be issued by the First National Bank of Oma-
ha, Neb., upon Kountze Bros, OF New York,
are in circulation.
More Lies.
The Sun prints four columns of alleged de-
tails of how Simon Cameron brought about the
alliance between Garfield, Conkling and Grant
at Mentor at the request of Garfield.
Trade and Labor Unions.
The third annual meeting of the organized
trade and labor unions of United States and
Canada began to-day in Turn hail. L. Gom D.
ers, chairman of the executive committee, pre-
sided. A large number Of delegates are pres
ent.
Am Attachment Granted.
An attachment was granted to-day by Chief
Justice Sed gwick in the Superior Court against
the property of Cecil, Ward & Co., bankers
and brokers, who failed recently. An applica-
ton was made by Kirkland & Co., brokers,
who alleged the defendants disposed OF their
property with the intent of defrauding their
creditors.
Capt. Rhodes Views the Rapids.
NIAGARA FALLS, Aug. 21-Capt. Rhodes,
who intends to initiate Webb's attempt to swim
the rapids, spent to-day looking over the
ground. He will send through big dog en-
cased in his armor to-day. 1t is expected that
the police will arrest Rhodes to-day.
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METEOROLOGICAL.

METEOROLOGICAL.
INDICATIONS FOR THE NEXT TwENrY-FoUR
WAR DEPT OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL
OFFICER, Washington, d. G.
August %, A. M.
For New England,
Fair weather, westerly winds, rising barome-
ter, stationary or lower temperature.
SPECIAL BULLETIN.
The warm wave mentioned yesterday morn
ing has advanced with great rapidity eastw ard
and has nearly dissipated the cold wave previ-
ously mentioned. A fall of from 10 to 15i de-
greer was expected IN New England and Mid
die Atlantic States. A fall of only to de-
grees has occurred Thetemperature the New
England, Middle Atlantic and South Allan
tic States will remain nearly stationary We'd
nesday with rising temperature on Thursday.
Thursday and Friday are likely to be very
warm all over the entire country.
A storm of slight energy is now central in
Minnesota, and will probably move eastward
causing high winds on Lake Superior and
Michigan.
Fair weather is indicated on Thursday in
the New England and Middle Atlantic States.
Local rains are indicated in the Lake region
on Thursday.
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OLD ORCHARD.
The Methodist Campmeeting.
OLD ORCHARD. Aug. d.

OLD ORCHARD, Aug. q.
A most perfect campmeeting day. The SER
vices have been rather thinly attended, but a
deep feeling Of interest seems to pervade the
congregation.
The opening sermon by Rev. True P. Adams
was upon the attributes of the Saviour. "The
Chiefest among ten thousand"
The tent meetings were full of Methodist
fire and were we'll attended Rev. E. S. Stack
pole led the Saccarappa meet ting, Rev. H. f.
Berry at Grove Temple.
At 2.30 services at the stand commenced by
a short service of song by the choir. The
hymns are generally familiar and are sung
with spirit, the whole congregation joining.
Messrs. Bowen and Bishop, two young men
from Chebeague accompanying the singing
with the organ and cornet.
Rev. e. III. Hutchinson of So. Berwick de-
livered an earnest discourse from the poetic
prophecy of Isaiah, "Who isithis that cometh
from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah?
This that is glorious in his apparel, travelling
in the greatness Of his strength? that speak
in righteousness, mighty to save"
While commentators do not agree in regard
w LILO lHH6r u6aulnB VI tuin nCfipuuio5 wv
speaker accepted the explanation which makes
the passage refer to Christ and his power over
the evil that is in the world
In closing an earnest appeal was made to
the unpenitent to accept this Saviour who was
SO mighty to save.'
The ideas advanced were further elaborated
by Rev. Messrs. Isaac Lord, j. FL. Woodbury.
and j. H. Trask
AT 7.3O Rev. John Cobb preached to an in
terested audience.
Tomorrow "wednesday the District Stew
ards will hold meeting at the church at LEO
p. m. At p. m. at the church, the annual
meeting of the District Association will be
held
Thursday afternoon the new M. e. church
will be dedicated. Rev. j. w. Hamilton. d.
D. of Boston will preach the dedicatory SER
mon at 2.30.
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LABOR AND EDUCATION.
Uuseawor,bv Vessel. ON the Lakes.

Unseaworthy Vessels ON the Lakes.
NEW YORK, Aug. 21.-Before the Senate
subcommittee on labor and education there
appeared this morning Richard Powers of Chi
cago, presinent OF the Seaman's Union OF the
lakes. This union, he said, had improved the
moral condition of its members. secured them
higher wages, and is now striving to procure
the passage of laws tending to diminish the
risk to life incurred by lake sailors. A great
number of the lake vessels, he said, are unsea-
worthy. A law should be passed, he urged,
providing that at least two-thirds of the sail
ors employed on American vessels should be
native born Americans.
The Cigar Makers Organization.
New YORK, Aug. 81. = This afternoon,
Adolph Strasser, president of the Cigar Max
ers' International Union, read statistics show
ing where there was an organization in trade
much higher rates of wages prevailed than
where the industries was .unorganized. The
tendency was to equalize wages all over the
country, and this was being assisted by means
of system of spreading information in regard
to the state Of trade in the various parts OF the
country. Since 1864 there have been 352 strikes
in the cigar business, 204 of which have been
won, 1877 lost, II compromised, and 10 are still
in progress. One strike lasted ten months ,and
was finally compromised. These strikes actu-
ally cost 1886, ,444, and there was an actnal gain
In wages to workmen of 81 ,000, 600 per annum.
There were 1856 branches of the international
Union in this country and Canada, and a men,
bership OF $4,000. The hearing will go on to-
morrow, when Henry George will be the prin-
ciDal witness,
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Free Baptist Convention.


To-day will be the closing day of the Free
Baptist Convention at Ocean Park. 1t is de-
voted to the New England Y. M. G. Associa-
tion Convention ond General Secretaries Con-
ference. The following is the committee
of arrangements: @. X. Flanders, Mass G..
Fl. M. Hersey, R. l.; r. f. True, Me-; E. A.
Lawrence, Conn.,; W. S. Towner, N. H.; Q. H.
Gage, vt.
The following will be the business:
1. College Y. NJ. G. AS (al Their Relation to the
Business World; lb) To the Professions; 6) To the
Foreign Mission Field.
2. Railroad Y. NJ. c. AS: (a) A Necessity; (b The
Relation of the Local Association to Them
8. Evangelistic Work: (al Its Importance; %
What it Demands from the Association; (c) Its
Limitations.
4. Financial Management (a) Claims of the
Association; (b) Men for Finance Committee; (c)
Methods.
so. Best Methods of Bible Study: (d) For Begin
ners; (b For Workers.
6. International and State Work: The Results of
the Past and the Outlook for the Future.
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Polo at Old Orchard.

The polo contest last night between the
Blues of Portland and the Reds of Old Orchard
was won by the Reds scoring three goals in
succession. The playing was very lively, the
time of winning the first goal being % min
utes; second goal minutes, and the third
z minutes. Walter Orne scored all the goals
for the Reds. Mr.. j. V. Norway, goal for the
Portland club, was frequently applauded for
his plucky defence of his goal. The Portland
club played a good game throughout, but had
bad luck. There were seven fouls in the first
inning and two in the third.
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First Maine Heavy Artillery.

The First Maine Heavy Artillery held their
reunion at Bangor yesterday. The election of
officers resulted in the choice of the following:
President-Gen Charles Hamlin.
Vice Presidents-Lieut. John Lancy and
Comrade' John FL. Douglass.
Treasurer-Just M. Leavitt
Secretary-Henry E. Sellers
Executive Committee-Capt. Fl. III. Shaw,
r. o. Moore G. P. Smith and Comrades A.
Sawyer, Fred Y. Hall, Chas. Beales, DIR. Lin
coin Hudson and Preston A. Rich.
About 200 members were in attendance.
After the business meeting banquet was held
at which speeches were made by Fl. II. Shaw,
President of the association, ex-Vice President
Hamlin, Gen. Hamlin, and others. In the
evening business convention was held.
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The British Bark Escombie.

SAN FRANoLco, Aug. 21.-When the Brit
ish bark Escombie was wrecked last year off
the entrance to this port, occasioning loss Of
is lives, a thorough inquiry WIS instituted by
Col. Booker, late British consul at San Fran
CISCO, and at present Consul General at New
York. He was chairman of the investigating
committee, which txonerated the captain and
animation was, however, demanded by the
underwriters, and the British Lloyds appointed
a committee to examine into the matter. Ac-
cording to cable advices received yesterday the
Lloyds committee have, on original evidence,
reversed the finding of the first court of inqui-
ry, and granted $45 900 to the insurance com.
DaDY,
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Resolutions in Favor of Judge Walton.
A meeting of the Androscoggin Bar in Au-
burn yesterday passed a resolution recommend
ing the appointment of Judge Walton as Chief
Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court. A. R.
Savage, George G. Wing, D. j. Callahan,
John B. Carlton, w. 81. Newell, John f. Mari,
A. X. P. Knowlton, S. M. Carter and 81. G.
Wentworth were appointed committee to
wait on Governor Robie and urge the appoint
ment, and several lawyers present urged the
special fitness of Judge Walton for the posi-
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rrlNOR TELEGRAnrs.

The trotting race in Utica, N. Y, yesterday,
between the stations Director and Duquesne,
for purse of $4,000, was won by Director in
three straight heats. Best time 220 "a.
Recently the telephone operator in Augusta
conyersed over the wires with the operator in
Boston. Although the distance is TIA miles,
vel the sound of the voice could be distinctly
heard. and conversation was carried on with
ease.
Ten shingle machines are kept busy in Van
Koran. and the monthly output is 100000.
President Jackson, of the Maine Central,
savs that next July he will take passengers in
Boston at II a. III. and land them in Bar Har- u,
Dor the same evening, in time for supper. The
Flying Yankee and the Shore Line WIN no
doubt make great change IN tDe cohFehiohoeS
eff travel In this portion of the State.
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FunernI of Iudge RIacck.

York, Pa, Aug. 21.-The funeral of Judge
Black to-day was by far the largest which ever
took place in York. All business suspended
and the streets were thronged with people as
the fun eral cortege passed Many distinguish
ed people were present from abroad. The pail
bearers we're Gen. Hancock, Judge Gibson,
Judge Wickes, George Small, Gen. s. W.
Crawford, Chief Justice Mercur, A. B. Far
CUBAN, George II. Sprigg, Judge Bear and W.
L. Small. The religious services were held
at Brockie, conducted by Rev. DR.. Power of
Washington. The remains were entered at
Prospect Hill cemetery.
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The lGermau ParIiamen,
IRELAND.

Sligo illuminated EsrI spencer Visits
Cork.
LONDON, Aug. 21.-Sligo was illuminated
last night in honor of Lynch's victory. Mr..
Sexton, in a speech last night, charged the
Sligo magistrates with meddliDg with the cleo
ton. He denied that he had used abusive Ian
guage in the canvass.
Earl Spencer, Lord Lieutenant, arrived at
Cork last evening. He was escorted through
the principal streets of the city by small
mounted guard. He was respectfully received
by the people. Policemen in sight of each
other guarded the train OF the Lord Lieutenant
along the entire route from Dublin to Cork.
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RACES.
Trotting at HaverhiII.

HAvERHILL, Mass, Aug. 2l.-The summer
meeting at Kenoza Trotting Park opened to-
day with a good track and good attendance
Three-minute class-purse S150, divided,
mile heats, best 3 in 8, in harness: Gerard's
b. z. "F. D." of Lynn won Best time, 242.
In the 2.40 class-purse $50, divided-mile
heats, best in 5, in harness, j. McGlue of
Lynn b. q. "Charles Knox" first. Best time,
2.38. Race unfinished.
Tomorrow race between Onawa and Prin-
cess, noted trotters with fine records, occurs.
Great interest is manifested.
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Fear Of LawIessness I'm T.x.s

Ell PAso, Tex, Aug 21.-Intense excite
ment reigns in this town in regard to the action
Of the county authorities in the case Of the
murder of Policeman Thomas Wade by How
ard Dougnerty and his acco.npices, Horn,
Burt and Biddle The prisoner was released
five days ago. and the citizens maintain that
several officials were bought. Further trouble
is feared and there is talk of lynching.
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Little Androscoggin Water Power Co.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of
the Little Androscoggin Water Power Com
pany chose directors today as follows:-A M.
Pulsifer, w. w. Bolster, O. G. Bailey George
w. Kimball, Jr., R. B. Dunn, Edw. Robbin-
son and E. W. Gross. The report of the treas
urer made satisfactory showing.
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A New Hotel.

The last of May there was some talk of build
ing an elegant summer hotel on the Eastern
Promenade, next to Mr.. Frank W. Cummings
beautiful residence. Lately there has been
more talk on the subject and it is reported that
Boston capitalists propose to erect such hotel
there, with broad verandas overlooking the
nnaan-
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MARINE NEWS.


NORFOLK, Va, Aug. 21 The startling news
of the wreck of steamer on Cob5's island on
Saturday night last has created great excite
ment The Inflated craft is said to be an En-
glish steamship, bound from New Orleans to
Newport News, but her name has not been
ascertained. She struck on the south end OF
Cobb's island, not far from Life Saving Station
No. 10 of the fifth district 1t is said that th {
crew were saved, bat the steamship is reported
as going to pieces. Wreckers have gone tC
her assistance and no intelligence has yet been
received from them.
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AUSTRIA.
socinIistic Pamnhle,.

vienna, Aug. 21.-A number of socialistic
pamphlets which attack the Emperor Francis
Joseph OF Austria in virulent manner have
ace at Luxenburg.
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS.

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THE CHOLERA.

LONDON, Aug. 21.-There were 1893 deaths
from Cholera In Egypt Monday including at
Cairo.
ALEXANDRIA, Aug. 21.-Forty- three deaths
from cholera occurred here yesterday.
One hundred and forty deaths from cholera
have occurred among the British troops in
Egypt since the outbreak of the disease to date.
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PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 21.-The four Reading
day, the 18th inst, upon charge of illegally
performing worldly labor upon that day, we're
discharged to-day, it being shown that their
work was necessary and could not be accom-
plshed on any other day of the week in conse-
quence of the frequent passage of trains.
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CINCINNATI, Aug. 21.-A conference of
priests OF this diocese called to consider the
subject of devising means to pay the debts of
the late Archbishop Purcell and his brother
decided to take no action until after the courts
have decided the questions row pending as to
the liabilities of the church property for the
dahta
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AFRICA.

Cetewayo has Recovered from His
Wounds.
LONDON, Aug. 21.-Cetewayo, the Zulu King
has recovered from the wounds received in the
late engagement between his forces and the
insurgents, and has made q request of Queen
victoria that she will have full inquiry made
into the treatment he has received.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE.


DOVER, Aug. 21.--C. w. Clement, shoe
manufacturer, is in town this evening and
makes the following proposition to creditors:
He willlpay merchandise Indebtedness in full If
the following is agreed on: First-Will pay 80
per cent of the Shaw notes, 5 per cent cash
and the balance on long time at per cent in
terest. Seconds IL per cent, one-half cash
and one-half in three years at per cent
Third-Pay 25 per cent cash. Pay 10 per cent,
10 per cent cash, 16 in one year, 20 in three
years at per cent interest. Fifth-40 per cent
10 per cent cash, 10 per cent in six months, 20
per cent in Is months at per cent interest.
Sixth-37 IL per cent IL cash and the bal
ance in six months at 3 per cent interest.
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The Yacht r1v,,crv Auu;.h,

NEW YORK, Aug N.--Sloop yacht Mystery,
of New Haven, reported lost, arrived AZ New.
port to-day, all well.
: PROVIDENCE, r. l., Aug. 21.-The Yacht
Mystery, which has arrived at Newort. is of
the New York York yacht club and three times
the size of the missing yacht Mystery of the
New Haven yacht club.
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AUSTRIA,
Riot. i'm Croatia.

VIENNA, Aug. 21.-Riots caused by opposi-
tion of the people to the use of the Hungarian
language in official notices have occurred in
other towns in Croatia besides O'Gram. Troops
intervened to quell them.
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6Ioud Rursf i'm Utah.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 21.-A cloud
burst in the canyon near this city yesterday,
caused great destruction of property. Jones
& Co.'s saw mill, machinery and lumber, and
the dwellings of employees were all carried
away. The residents barely escaped to the
hills with their lives.
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CHINA.

PARIL, Aug. 21.- Marquis Tseng, Chinese
Ambassador, started for London today,
1t is semi-officially stated that M. Tricon,
French Ambassador to China, has been recall
ed on account of i'll health.