The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-08-21
stabbing ARRAY in Belfast.


Stabbing ARRAY i'm Belfast,
BELFAST, Aug, 20.-H arvey a. Smalley,Jr.,
was today arraigned in the police court, charg-
ed with stabbing Charles Bruce in this city.
His examination was adjourned to await the
result of the wounds, which are called danger
GUS.
Odd Fellows Excursion.
RoCKLAND, Aug. 20.-Worumbus Encamp-
ment OF Odd Fellows, of Lewiston, numbering
forty, accompanied by Glover's band of Au-
burn, arrived here today, and were entertained
By Rockland Encampment. A sail was taken
to Owls Head, where clam bake was en-
joyed. Upon return, parade was had
through the principal streets. A ball was
held in Farwell Hall this evening, which was
attended by the elite OF the city, and was an
enjoyable occasion. The visitors proceed to
Bangor tomorrow morning.
MIR. Blaine in Augusta.
AUGUSTA, Aug. 20.-Mr Blaine remained
quietly at home today. Hon. Julius G. Bur
roughs of Michigan, Chief Justice Peters and
Hon. Eugene Hale called on him during the
day.
Young Lady Drowned.
BELFAST, Aug. 20.-At the Northpcrt camp
ground, on Saturday, Miss Annabel Tower.
aged Is years, went out in a boat, which after
wards being found properly moored, it was
supposed she had returned home. Today her
body was discovered in the water An in
quest is to be held.
A. o. III. Excursion.
MARANocooK, Me-, Aug. 20.-The Penob-
scot Division, No. 1, Ancient Order of Hiber
mans OF Bangor, had their excursion her to-
day. Fifteen hundred people vera PRESENT.
Boat races, foot races, and other sports fur
nished nice entertainment to the crowd.
The races opened at go.
The first was log race, third of a MILE and
was won by Christopher Toole; Coleman Flaherty
second, Patrick Toole third, Dennis Tracy fourth
all Of Bangor.
Batteau race, mile and turn-The Conley crew
of Bangor, and Carr crew of Oldtown entered. The
Conley's had choice of position and took the
west shore. They took water together and
pulled along side, half way down, then the Old
towns began to lead. Three fourths down they
were length ahead, pulling thirty three strokes
minute, the Bangors thicty nine strokes. AS
they neared the stake the Dangers gained we'll,
passing the Oldtowns and turning half length
ahead. On the first quarter back the OldtOWns
pulled up with them and held the position a
squirt but soon lost and fell gradually behind until
the finish. The Bangorswon in three lengths in :
thirteen minutes. On the return the Oldtowns
pulled twentyeight strokes minute. the Dangers
thirty five.
In the mile dash John Sullivan won, James
Campbell second, Christopher Toole third of
Bangor. Time not given
Other sports and dancing completed the
exercises. The Citizens Band of Bangor and
an orchestra furnished music.
Death of an Old Hotel Proprietor.
BANGOR, Me-, Aug 20.-Whitman N.
Thayer, for thirty years well-known hotel
proprietor in this state, died this morning after
long illness, aged 81.
Bangor Criminal Matters.
BANGOR, Aug. 20.-Daniel Hall to-day
plead guilty to charge of assault with intent
to kill Sentence was deferred.
Killed BY a Fall.
BIDDEFoRD, Me-, Aug. 20.-D. Miller, 10
years old, fell from tree this afternoon, re-
ceiving injuries from which he died in a short
time.
Bar HarbOr News.
BAR BARBoR, Aug. Ex-senator Warner
Miller of New York, arrived tonight, with
M. P. Handy, editor of the Philadelphia Press
Mr. Blaine returns tomorrow.
A big theatrical and minstrel entertain
ment was given in the Rodick House ball
room tonight. The room was packed, over
4OOO poOpI0 JULIE pI0SouIs 1uo E0C6lpb5 were
$1,000 which are to be devoted to the building
fund of the Episcopal church.
A Member of the Greedy Expedition in the
Lecture Field.
PORTSMOUTH, n. II. Aug. 20-Private Con-
nell of the Greedy expedition gave an interest
ing lecture in the Methodist church at Kittery
Monday evening, on Attic exploration, and
particularly in reference to the work of the
Greedy expedition. He was followed by Mr..
Biederbeck, who gave an account of his life in
camp. The church was crowded.
AUGUSTA.
TIE Kennebec Journal says it was reported
Tuesday evening that daughter of Col.
Smith of the National Home, was thrown
from carriage and dangerously injured.
Bangor.
Joseph W. Bartlett is associate in The edi-
torial department of the Bangor Wing
One day last week heavy rain prevented
the departure of large excursion party for a
picnic resort near Bangor, aud as result
many people were disappointed. One of those
who had intended to go was young girl, who
was bound to have some fun anyhow, and to
make up for the picnic she eloped with what
is popularity known in Bangor as 'P. E. l.
boy" The couple succeeded in getting as far
girl sent back TO her folks. She said she did
not care particularly about the Prince Edward
Islander, bat was SO mad because the excur
sion was spoiled that she had to do something
CALAIS.
j. B. Horton, aged g., a well-known citizen
OF Calais, died suddenly at midnight, Tues
day night of heart disease. He was in his
usual health Tuesday night, and retired at an
early hour. He complained of feeling pain
in the side about II O'Clock and in five
minutes was dead.
HoULToN.
The 81. o. Berry building on Bangor street
has been purchased by Brown & Watson and
turned Into starch factory. The dry house
30x25 feet ia being south of the factory. The
proprietors intend to have Everything running
order in four weeks.
GARDINER.
Mrs. VIM. Kane of Gardiner, vas the vic
tim of confidence game at Capitol Island,
Saturday. She had sent up an order for groc-
cries, and they we're sent down on the Islander
Saturday, packed In large basket. The pask
ct was duly pat ashore, and while Mrs. Kane
was standing near 1t man, stranger.
came along, and seeing the direction, SAYS: ii
know Mr.. Kane, and as / am going past his
house will carry the basket over for you,"
Mrs. Kane was very grateful for his offer, and
the man started off with the basket and abe
hasn't seen either of them since, and had to
duplicate her order Monday.
NEW YORK.