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The Portland daily press., 1884-09-11
THE CROPS.
August Reports 10 the Department of
Agriculture.

August Reports 10 the Department of
Agriculture.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10.-The Depar tment of
Agriculture reports that the condition of cot
ton on the first of September was lower than
on August LIST by reason of the drouth which
has been the seYerest in Texas yet felt. In
every State east and north to North Carolina
the average condition for the whole field
which was 81 in the preceding report is re-
dueed to 821. Last year it was "a.
The product of winter wheat is above the
average and generally of good quality except
where injured by sprouting in the shook. The
rate of the yield is not far from an average of
Ii bushels per acre. The aggregate of spring
wheat will vary little from 500, 600 bushels.
The general average of its condition when
harvested is 9S against SO last year. The corn
crop is in better condition than in any Septem-
Der since 1880; the general average ia 81 It
was 81 last September. 1t promises to produce
an average yield of 26 bushels for the entire
breath or not less than Is hundred million
bushels. 1t will make the largest aggregation
in quantity ever reported in the history of the
CROP
The oats crop averages a yield per acre of
about the same as corn and makes on aggregate
exceeding 500,OO0,000. Its condition when
harvested was 50.
BARLEY averages 81 against 100 last year. 1t
will average about % bushels per acre. The
average for rye is So and for buckwheat 90
which indicates a medium crop of about 70
bushels der acre.
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-11
What die OId phiIosopher Saw

The "Old Philosopher" as the Transcript
calls him, has been visiting Portland, and he
is thoroughly acquainted with the city of
olden time. Together with the Transcript
editor he visited the old fort on Munjoy. The
remains of this fertilization lie next the resi-
dence of Mr.. Freeman Cummings, and COM
mand fine view of the harbor, and the ocean
beyond. The walls are broken by excavations,
but their outlines can still DO traced, and there
is also depression which may have been the
site of the magazine.
"Here," continued the Philosopher, "were
cannon mounted on wooden carriages, about
which I have often played. There was another
earthwork, farther on, towards the northern
shore Of the hill"
We have new er heard of this, says the Tran
script, and were inclined to doubt its exist
ence, but when W reached the Cleeves mon
ing about him. Sure enough, there down be-
low u.s. on q little green plateau, Just above
Curtis shipyard, was a small circular grass
grown mound, marking the site OF an ancient
battery.
"Here said our friend, "three or four guns
were mounted. remember them we'll The
battery was placed here to defepd the rear pas
sage into the harbor. This portion of the hill
was then covered with alder bushes in which 1
used to trap yellow birds and shoot plovers. On
the point beyond were number of tall pines,
1 remember once setting my gun down against
one of them, with my hand near the muzzle,
when it discharged, and the shot Just grazed
my fingers as it tore up the bark of the tree"
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-11
Hon. ThOma. n. Reed a, Biddeford.

The Biddeford Journal says the principal
streets OF that city were a glare Of light Tues-
day night, and thousands of people promen-
AIDED the walks and filed doorways and win
dowS, watching and assisting the Republican
celebration OF the glorious victory achieved
throughout the State Monday Tuesday
nights jollifcation was hastily arranged, and
it was all the more crsditsble in that it clearly
showed the enthusiasm that possessed the
great body Of Republicans in that city, which
required no Encouragement or urging to give
1t expression.
The Journal then describes the great torch
light procession with the Examinations and
fireworks. and says after the procession reach
ed City square Mr.. j. r. Libby acted as pre-
siding officer of the meeting, and introduced
Hon. Thomas B. Reed. A perfect tumult of
applause greeted Mr.. Reed, and the vast
throng united in one mighty shout as he
stepped forward. 1t was hearty and spou-
taneous greeting He said, after the cheer
ing, that fully lasted three minutes, had SUBJ
sided:
FeIlOao Citizens, II have not come here to make
an extended discourse, but want simply to remind
you that we were all IN the City Hall toge her Sat
urday night, and the Democrats were cheering and
shouting on the outside, and displaying that fine
sense of feeling that is characteristic OF the DEM
ocracy. told you then that it was well, because
the Democrats of this district always have their
time before election, while we have ours after
Wisdom is always justified of her children The
result of Mondays election all tho State was
such none of US anticipated except in our widest
hopes. In 1873, when the Greenback movement
SET in, we were buried under majority of "a 600:
in 1879 We managed to get even with the Demo
Gratis, and in 1880 we lost the State by majority
of 700. Two years ago we carried it by 1900 ma
jority and this year. under the leadership of Blaine
we have increased our majority to 10000 more
than doubling former efforts. 1t is significant
and shows how the people are turning their faces.
(Groan from some one in the crowd) Yes, and that
indicates how its owner is left Now why In the
world shouldn't the Democrats be in mourning?
They have a candidate who is not being discussed;
they KIN there is no future in front of them and
they know that the State which they took their
candidate is sure to go against them.
The history of the last twentyfour years justi6es
the people in believing that the path to prosperitv
is the one trodden by the Republican party and I
tell you the rails all laid for four wears more Of
progress. Now have said all that is necessary.
and in fact it was not necessary to say what have
but it does US all good to come together and rejoice
after we have dwelt together in unity all through
election day.
The multitude again broke forth into tu-
multuous applause when he finished, and three
ringing cheers were given in his honor.
Mr.. Reed left Biddetord on the midnight
Pullman for Salem, Mass, where he spoke last
night
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-11
Work of m CvcIone.

ST. PAUL, Sept. lott was rumored this
morning that cyclone had wrecked thirteen
houses between Saltwater and a small place
called Marine Mills, few miles north Of that
place: Physicians of Saltwater have been
called to the vicinity of Marine Mills to at.
tend persons injured. 1t is feared the storm
did more damage to life and property than
first reported. 1t is difficult to get any direct
news, as the place is not easily reached.
ST. PAUL, Sept. 18.-The town of Clear
Lake, Wis, was badly wrecked by a storm be-
tween and O'Clock last evening. Half of
the town is in ruins. Three persons were
killed and many injured. Clear Lake is a
small place off the line of the railroad, and
particulars are slow in coming in. The path
of the storm was half a mile wide. The storm
first struck a mile and half north of Mime
apolis, moving easterly through the town of
Marine, on the st. Croix, and thence to Clear
Lake. Nothing has as yet been heard of any
damage east of that point.
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-11
THE MOREY LETTER,
Suits Growing Ont of the search for Hts


Suits Growing Ont of the Search for Hts
Author.
NEW YORK, Sept. 10. Henry H. Hadley of the
Morey letter fame, was examined today in the Su-
perior Court in the supplementary proceedings in
a suit brought by Monk p. Marsh, in which judy
ment was recovered some time ago upon note for
$3.50. The object of the examination was to find
out whether the Democratic National Committee
owes Mr.. Hadley anything and thus secure the
amount of the judgment. Hadley said he had no
doubt but that he was authorized to expend what
every might be necessary in connection with the
investigation of the authenticity of the Morey let
ter He was uncertain whether he had a legal
claim against the committee but believed that he
had an equitable claim. He had put no price on
his services but would have accepted $1,000. Legal
ly, he supposed he had been paid in full for his
services.
Ex-senator Barnum, chairman Of the Democratic
National Committee, was examined He said that
about two weeks before the opening of the Demo-
cratic headquarters in 1880, Hadley, who had been
previously introduced to him, came to him for
money to start a Republican Hancock club. Had
ley was told that he might spend $500. After the
publication of the Morey letter word came from
about at Lyman, Mass, and Hadley said he would
go for his expenses. He was given $500 or $3.50
for expenses before going. The committee was af-
terward informed that Hadley had gotten into some
trouble and the committee gave Inn $1,000 as
simple donation. This must have been before Had
ley letter asking for pay for his services. Witness
had no recollection of promising Hadlev anything
for his service and said that it had not been sub
ject of consideration among the members of the
committee that Hadley had claim for compensa-
ton. Mr.. Barnum in reply to a question, said
that the circumstances connected with the Nor
letter had made firm impression on his mind but
Hadley's name was not strongly identified with
them. The case will be continued tomorrow.
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-11
GENERAL NEWS.

Senator Frye addressed Republican meetings yes
terday in Wolfboro N. II. There was great enthu-
siasm.
The Massachusetts Prohibitionists met in State
convention at Boston yesterday. Charles Olney of
New Bedford was made chairman. A letter was
read from President Seelye of Amherst College de-
Ginning to be candidate for Governor. Notwith-
STANDING this he was nominated for Governor and
ID. ID. Faxon for Lieutenant Governor.
tremendous fire was raging yesterday in the
s OF Mitchell, Oak. A number of buildings
nave nave peen destroyed and the loss is upwards of
loss. ' '- - - '-O
DAVID M; Knowles, prominent Democrat of
EPSON, n; H., anda representative in the Legisla-
ture OF 1883 dropped dead of heart disease yester-
day while at dinner. 'NN'
The Republicans of the Sixth Massachusetts Dis
trict yesterday nominated Henry Cabot Lodge of
Dental elector
Steamer Wyoming, from Liverpool. arrived at
New York yesterday with 500 Mormons bound for
Utah. ~
jeremiah Harrington, sewer laborer, died from
sunstroke in Fall River, Mass, yesterday.
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-11
THE mADIGAN CIRCULAR.
w. HI. LOOney, Esq, Replies 20 the Argns'
Augusta Despatch.
PORTLAND, Sept. 10, 1884.

PORTLAND, Sept. 10, 1884.
To the Editor Of the Press:
In the Argus of to-day is special dispatch
from Augusta in which the inference Is sought
to be conveyed that acknowledged that Mr..
Blaine wrote the Madigan circular. Such an
inference is not only unfair but unjust. Gen.
Plaisted's paper, the New Age, Published
sometime since a number of affi6avits for the
purpose of fastening the authorship Of the
famous circular upon Mr.. Blaine. Among
those was one by Thomas f. Murphy Of Au-
gusta in which re stated that the printer who
set the type for the circular told him that the
manuscript copy from which the circulars
were set up was in the hand writing of Mr..
Blaine's private secretary. Last Saturday an
interview with me was published in the Bos-
ton Herald in which I said, "No number Of
periured statements and affidavits can wipe
that foul disgrace the Madigan circular) from
Plaisted's escutcheon any more than the whole
ocean could cleanse Lady Macbeth's bloody
hand" This evidently was seen by Mr.. MUIR
ply from whom 1 received telegram last
Monday inquiring il L meant to charge him
with committing perjury. Heretofore have
always regarded MIR. Murphy as a friend, and
entertained fer him the highest respect. at
once answered "No, believe you stated the
truth" Possibly should have been more ex-
plicit, and thus given no pretext for false
construction OF my words. l certainly should
have done so had 1 imagined that priudte
telegram would be made public. It will be
observed that did not say that the printer
told the truth. believe he lied. Isimply
stated that / believe Mr.. Murphy stated the
truth, meaning of course that he stated the
truth when he said the printer told him certain
things. The distinction is obvious. To soy
that you believe statement was made to
person is not an affirmation of the truth Of
that statement. That there can be no possible
doubt as to my opinion upon this matter hero
state positively that l believe Harris NJ.
Plaisted not james G.. Blaine was the author
and instigator of the Madigan circular.
Gen. Plaisted has repeatedly attempted to
throw the mantle of guilt from his own
shoulders to those of Mr. Blaine, but in vain;
II clings like the shirt of Nessus. He has
done this for the purpose of prejudicing Irish
Americans against the Republican leader
Augusta is the home of Mr.. Blaine and Gen.
Plaisted. The Irish Americans in that city
have heard all the evidence. They know the
character and methods of both. Last Monday
seventy per cent. of the Irish American voters
OF Augusta, nine-tenths Of them for the first
time. voted the Republican ticket. They have
rendered their verdict. What does Gen.
Plaisted and his fellow slanderers think Of 1t?
WILLIAM III. LooNEY.
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-11
The Brunswick Celebration.

BRUNSWICK, Me-, Sept. 10, 1854.
In the PRESS account of the grand celebra-
ton in this town on Monday and Tuesday
evenings the name of Hon. G. J. Gilman was
inadvertently omitted from the list of speakers
and of those who illuminated their residences.
No one in town labored more zealously for the
success Of the straight Republican ticket, in
Guiding the Hon. Thos. B. Reed, than our
honored fellow citizen above mentioned. One
of the happiest speeches made on that happy
occasion was from this gentleman. Never in
the history of kepublicanism in Brunswick
were there such crowds of people on the
streets nor SO many participating in celebrating
the victory Of the grand old party. We regard
the result of the election in this town as a
great triumph when we take into consideration
that we had not only to fight our old-time enc
my, the Democrats, but bitter foes in our own
party.
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-11
The Maine Election
Comment. of the Pres. ON the Resrlt.

AN INDEPENDENT ORGAN MAKEs A CONFESSION.
Boston Transcript
Maine has emphatically Endorsed James G.
Blaine. The friends of Gov. Cleveland will
gain nothing by denying the fact, as all the
figures at hand point in that direction. His
own townsmen have recorded their regard for
him by an unparalleled Republican majority,
to which the Irish Americans contributed their
full share. Mr.. Blaine and his friends have
good reason to rejoice that in the first hot con-
test with the Democrats and Independents
they have won notable triumph.
WHAT THE VICTORY SETTLES.
philadelphia Press.)
Maine settles New England. 1t settles the
croakers over Mr.. Blaine's home strength. II
settles Democratic prediction. 1t settles the
the list of doubtful states by pairing 1t down to
the narrowest limit of eight years past Il
settles the result of three months Of calumny
and decides in advance the effect of eight
weeks more of q like campaign. The Demo
cratic party has been bobbing and lodging in
advance over the expected effect of this double
shotted charge Its organs have been discount
ing the size OF the majority in advance to mini
miZe the victory when it comes. But the ma
jority settles even the prophetic organs with q
sweeping Republican victory.
MR.. REEDS ELECTION.
Hartford Courant)
There was indeed but one result OF the Maine
election in doubt. That Governor RobIs
would be reelected with legislature over
whelmingly republican and three republican
congressman even no Democrat questioned.
But certain local dissensions with very insig-
nifcant foundations threatened the defeat OF
Hon. T. B. Reed in the Portland district, His
reelection is a benefit to the country and
great pleasure to all Republican congressman
who have served with hin during the last eight
years. AS for the general result, it is better
than the most saDguine Republicans have dared
to hope.
providence Journal.)
One Of the very gratifying results OF the
Maine election is the reelection of Mr.. Reed
to Congress. He has been one of the leaders
OF the Republican party in the House, ready,
fearless and able in debate, and OF broad and
intelligent craftsmanship, and the Democrats
OF the State and nation made a special effort
to defeat him.
New York Times, Ind.)
1t appears settled that Mr.. Reed has saved
his seat in the First District in Maine by
very small majority. We are glad he has been
reelected. the Republican side of the House
could i'll spare him.
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-11

hands and swung between the cars directly in
front of the wheels. He was carried some
distance before being rescued from his perllous
position.
Converts are constantly coming into the Re-
publican tents here. Among the latest Is VIM.
s. Noyes, who has been lifelong Democrat,
but Of late he has come to reclining sense of
his danger, and, "heeing from the wrath that
is to come" has joined the Republican hosts.
Mr.. Noyes is great admirer of Blaine, and is
also well-known through Knox and York
counties, having been connected with
newspapers in both these counties
most of our citizens who own cottages at Old
Orchard are still occupying them, and most
delightful retreat they have proved to be dur
ing the past oppressively hot week.
September is one of the most delightful
months OF abe year, and it is really too bad
that visitors can't arrange to stop during
part of the month, at least.
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-11
FORT POPHAM.


The cranberry crop this season for the Fort
Popham Summer Resort Association will yield
upwards of $50 barrels or $500 worth. They
are shipped to Boston, Portland and few to
Bath. A. B. Perkins has charge of the gather.
ing, and Monday crew of forty men, wo-
men and children commenced work, which
will occupy about three weeks The pickers
meadows OF cranberries; the largest one is two
acres. The cranberry business is quito an OK.
tensive one at the Fort.
SHERMAN MILLS.
A large amount of grain was secured in ex-
cellent condition in this town the past week
and all kinds promise good yield. Potatoes
rusted badly, and the yield will not be large
per acre, especially late planted ones.
There is large crew on the Wasssttaouash
blasting rocks, building dams and clearing ont
distractions. The blasting is heard 25 miles
or more. and resembles distant cannenadipg,
some fifteen or twenty blasts going off in quick
succession and several times day. 1t is est.
mated that fifteen million feet Of lumber will
be cut on that stream next winter.
The village school commenced last Monday
with an attendance of 65 scholars, taught BY
Mr.. Leonard G. Roberts, native of this town
and a student of Bates College. 1t is com
posed of the more advanced scholars in town
and some fIom other towns, and the higher
branches are made more of a speciality in this
term.
The meetings of the Reform Club are large
and interesting. Its influence is widening,
and new members are added at every meet
ing.
sACO.
Saco is TO have park at last. The old play
grounds is soon to be transformed into beau
tiful park, and if one half of what we hear
about beautiful shade trees. lovely walks
fringed with choice and rare flowers, fountains.
etc., is true, it will be the finest thing of the
kind in York county. 1t is supposed that the
grounds will freeze up this fall before the
fountains begin to squirt much. The beauti-
full walks aud shade trees will all be there.
A man had q narrow escape from instant
and frightful death at the Boston and Maine
station Wednesday. The noon express had
started for Portland and had gained
considerable Roadway when the man ATTEMPTED
to get on. He missed his footing but got a
good grip on the railing Of the car with his
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-11
NEW YORK.
Reception to Gov. cleveland.

B1EGHAMToN, N. Y, Sept. 1O.-Goy. Cleve-
land stopped over here this morning while en-
route to Albany, and in anticipation of his
visit the common council made arrangements
for public reception. The distinguished
guest arrived at II 49, Several hundred peo-
pie assembled at the depot to greet him. The
governor with Congressman Springer of Illi-
nois, and an aldermanic and citizens commit
tee, took carriages and escorted by the City
Guard band, Sixth battery and Goth Separate
company proceeded to Hotel Bennett where
reception was held. Residences and stores
along the streets traversed were profusely
decorated with flags and bunting. Nearly an
hour was occupied in hand shaking. Previous
to the opening of the doors of the hotel mot
ley crowd surged before the building but there
was no demonstration. The governor made
no remarks owing to his short stay in the city.
He left for Albany at O'Clock.
The Portland daily press., 1884-09-11

The Republican majority, so far as heard
from, is 1928, which will be probably in
creased slightly. The total vote SO far report
ed is 1877, 047, which will be increased to over
142, 600, the largest ever cast except in 1880.
The Republican vote will reach very nearly
$4,000, the largest ever given in Maine. Near
ly full returns OF the congressional vote for
this district give Dingley, Rep, 2O,531; Has
tings, DEM, 1850; scattering, 2,O47; Ding
ley's majority, 1874.
Washington County.
CALAIS, Sept. 10.-Nine additional towns in
Washington county give Robbie, 209 Redman,
1888; making Robes plurality 1887, and ma
jority over all of 1924 in the county. The
four towns yet to hear from gave Robie, 107,
and Pasted 145.
Lincoln County.
DAMARIsCoTTA, Sept. 10.-Complete returns
from Lincoln county, at the Damariscotta Her
aid office, give Robbie 424 over Redman, a gain
of 142 over 1882 Hon. Sebastian S. Marble,
Rep, was reelected Senator by 800 majority.
The Republicans have also elected the en-
tire county ticket, except the Clerk of Courts,
for which they made no nomination, their
smallest majority being 1913, for Judge Of Pro-
bate. OF the six Representatives to the Leg
islature in the county, the Republicans elect
three, as follows: Thomas Couch, Damaris-
Gotta; Clark L. Nelson, Boothbay; j. j. Bond,
Jefferson, The three Democrats elected are
Samuel D. Wyman, Newcastle; Richard H.
Tucker, Wiscasset; Charles Eugley, Waldo
boro. The reports from the State were re-
ceived with great enthusiasm by the Republi-
cans, who burned fireworks, cheered AM
otherwise manifested their qualification.
The Fourth Congregational District.
BANGOR, Sept 1e.-The Wing will publish in
the morning town committee returns from
131 towns and plantations in the fourth Con-
gressional district, giving an aggregate of &c.
$50 votes for Congressman viz. Boutelle,
(Rep.) IT, 1853; Lynch, (Dem.) 11,474; Sprague,
(Gr.) 467; Bisse, (Pro.) 1871. Boutelle over
Lynch 1884; Boutelle over all 5,O36. The ag-
gregate vote is increased 1872 The towns
not heard from gave Democratic plurality of
142 in 1882. These returns double Mr.. Bou-
telles plurality of two years ago in the same
counties.
The Bangor Wing ON the Election.
The Wing says that returns from the remote
sections will increase the Republican majority
in the State beyond expectations. Robie's
majority over Redman already reported is
about 5000 and is likely to exceed any major
ity ever thrown by the party except in 1865
and 1866. Republicans carry every county
and elect every State Senator The magnitude
of the Republican vote indicates that large
numbers of Democrats voted the Republican
tinknt