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THE BARTHoLDI STATUE.


Laying the Corner Stone of Hts Pedestal
Am Impressive Ceremony.
NEW YORK, Aug. 5.-Preparations for the lay
ing Of the corner stone Of the pedeatal for the
Bartholdi statue were begun early to-day. Up to
noon, however. but few of the invited guests had
put in an appearance at Washington Building foot
Of Broadway, where they were to be received by
the committee Of arrangements. Delegates from
the Union Fraternalle were the first of the invited
guests to arrive b oats at frequent inter-
walls to Be 1loe's Island during the day, carving
invited guests and Others The work of GETTING
the corner stone in position to be laid this morning
and the work of decorating with flags was begun
Soon the large re of the statue was covered with
Above all this fioated large American and French
flags. The United States Army Band was in at
tendance and played popular selection of airs.
and an hour later the ceremonies began.
The corner stone of the pedestal of Bartholds
statue OF Liberty was laid at Be Hoes Island 2.3O
O'CLOCK Jo lay amid the booming of guns, strains of
music and the shouting of an enthu9iastic multi
tude. Dc -pite the rain numerous guests witnessed
Gen. Sawyer and Gen. Macarthur, stood under UNI
brellas throughout the ceremonies. The corner
stone was laid with full Maconic rites Nearly 300
Mesons were pre3ent, including delegates from Ala
bama, Texas, Louisiana, Ohio. North Carolina, Min
nesota, Canada, Washington Territory, illinois, Da-
kota and Virginia. At 2 O'Clock, in the pouring
rain, the crowd gathered around the
pedestal. Among the invited guests
were Cyrus W: Field, Major Haynes Of Newark,
OOllSChs VI Ino Now 1OTk I0npldrS
Commander Kane and Medical Inspector Spear, of
the navy yard, the acting mayor of Brooklyn, and
the mayors of New Haven, Springfield Providence
and New Bedford. Only about 5U0 spectators were
present. No member of the city government sent
the committee any acknowledgement of the invita-
ton to be precent, and Comptroller Grant was the
only representative on hand. The exercises were
opened by prayer delivered by Chaplain Charles W.
Camp. The U. S. Dept band played selection of
patriotic airs, and addresses then delivered by
Grand Master W. U. Brodie and Deputy Grand
Master Z. K Lawrence; salute Of II guns was
fired at half minute Intervals at ESQ the band sol
EMMY played "Old Hundrc - the grand ma ster de-
dependence, copies of all newspapers the cards
of all the reporters present. and silver coins of the
day in niche reserved for them, and the corner
stone was laid. OratIons by the French Consul, NJ.
Albert Lefaibre and William Allen Butrer follow
ed, ard the t5nedicton delivered by Rt. Rev.
FL. C.POtter, assistant bishop of New York.
The Portland daily press., 1884-08-06
Abduction or Elopemcnt.

The Kennsbec Journal says possible case OF
abduction has just come to light in Winthrop,
the sequel to which has not been unraveled,
the victim being Miss E.ta Sinclair, a young
lady II years of age. Her mother, Mrs. Sinclair,
who resides at Winthrop village was in Angus
ia Monday morning to procure warrant for
the arrest of one Charles H. Biokford, a former
resident Of Augusta. She told TIE following
story:
"Etta was employed at farm house about
a mile from the village. Bickford had been
paying her marked attention, bat with i'll sue
cess. She looked upon him very unfavora-
bly,, but he continued to force his suit. Finally
Sunday forenoon he drove mp t. the place
where Miss Sinclair was employed and gaining
her presence informed the young lady that her
mother was very anxious that she should come
home. The girl, suspecting nothing wrong,
entered the carriage with Bickford and drove
off. But instead OF going to Winthrop village
the man drove up by-road and the last seen
of them, the couple were Iseen passing thI ough
Readfeld and Mt. Vernon"
The team was from Winthrop livery stable
and was left in the street in front of the stable
about IL o'clock Sunday night. Officers have
been searching alter the pair ever since, bus
their labors thus far are unrewsrded. 1t is be-
lieved IS some Winthrop citizens that tina
girl was willing to 60 with Bedford. 1t seem9
that he had not always agreed with her fathers
The Portland daily press., 1884-08-06
GENERAL NEWS.

The loss by burning of the Pennsylvania railroad
depot IN Jersey City Monday night is now estimat-
az at $780, 600. 1t is well covered by floating poll
cles Vast quantities of books and records were
destroyed, but the valuabes and plans are in safes
winch are yet too hot to open. The company will
rebuild the depot on an enlarged scale at once. No
lives are known to have been lost.
Fire IN San Francisco yesterday morning destroy
"a with Its contents the building occupied by the
Scnnint Label and Lthographic Company and by
1atum Bowen. Loss estimated at $4,000.
Creditors of the A. q W. Sprague Manufacturing
company, of Providence, r. l., representing claims
aggregatiDg "a, 100000 have formally demanded
an accounting Of Mr.. P. Chatfes, trustee.
The strike of coal miners in the 4th pool at Mo
nongahela City, Pa, is practically at an end and
ursS.
A motion for the removal of Theodore Houston
and Elk Judge Russell as receivers of the New York
west Shore and Buffalo Railroad Company was ar
gue1 IN New York yesterday before Judge Daniels
OF the Supreme Court. His decision YVES reserved.
Hon. Chas. N. Brumm wes nominated for Com
gross by both the Republican and Greenback cor
ventions at PottsVille, Pa, yesterday
Rev. Henry Ward Beecher has fully recovered
ing to his correspondence as usual
The number of immigrants arrived during the
year ended June 80 in the customs districts of Ball
timore, Boston, Detroit, Huron, Minnesota New
Orleans, New York, Passamaquoddy Philadelphia
and San Francisco was sos, 1884, being 80 49O less
than during the preceding year.
The Portland daily press., 1884-08-06
Polo and Roller Skating.

OLD ORCHARDS 3; W0oDFoRDs 1.
In the polo contest at Old Orchard last evening
between the Woodfords and the Old Orchards, the
latter won by three goals to one in 80 minutes The
game was called at 9.15. woodfords secured the
ball on the first rush and in Just one minute Foster
of the same club put the ball through the Old
Orchards goal. On the second rush Woodford
arain secured the ball, but after two minutes play
GnurcniM + Of me 0id orchards made one OF his
scored one goal for Old Orchard. From this time
to the end, the We odfords played the best game
which they ever played in the Old Orchard rink.
They kept the ball lowering around the Old
Orchards goal during the mt It of the inning; but
could not get it through as Joe Norway was an in
the most exciting playing which hes been played
here for long time, Churchill again put the ball
now ros for S o Inc game
for the Woodf0rds On the fourth rush Churchill
fou nd the ball at last The goal was very exciting
and lasted sixteen minutes. The Woodfords played
magnifcently and after little playing they made
what was thought by great many to be a goal. 1t
was claimed by the WoOdfords but was not allowed.
In sixteen minutes Churchill secured the goal The
"pony team" of the Bilious played cover points for
the Woodfords and did good work.
BILIOUS VS.. GREENWOOD TONIGHT.
Tonight at the Bijou will be played game Of
polo that has been looked forward to for some time
with considerable interest. Both clubs have
splendid reputati IN for fine playing and the fact
that they both belong in this city should make the
contest interesting one to all Portland admirers
of the game. Both are acquainted with the rink
and know each other SO well that stubborn fight
in the league and should, it no doubt will draw
an unusual crowd. The game will be called at
$50 to allow all who wish TO attend the recepton
TO Mr.. Blaine at City Hall to do both.
FOREST CITY RINK.
Yesterday afternoon and last evening Miss Hattie
Harvey gave two splendid exhibition of fancy
skating at Forest City rink. Her graceful move
ments were loudly applauded and the exhibitions
were pronounced the finest yet. To morrow night
the Forest Ctys and Sacos try conclusions again at
polo.
NOTES.
Joe Norway has been engaged as permanent
goal tender on the Bijou team, and will play in
that position in their game with the Greenwoods to-
night
The Portland daily press., 1884-08-06
ATHLETIC SPORTS.
Base Ball.
CITIZENS, 4; poRrLANps. 5.

CITIZENS, z; PoRTLANDs, B.
The game of ball yesterday between the Citizens
OF Biddeford and the Portlands was quite sur
prise to the Portland people. There was an at
tendance Of between 500 and 600 people, includ-
ing liberal sprinkling of ladies' The Citizens won
the toss and took the field. Barnes got his base ON
six balls, took his second passed ball. Abbott
went out at first and Barnes got to third on Fish's
hit. but in attempting to come home was hit by a
batted ball by Fish, and was cut. With two hands
out, Fish on third and Chase second. Hutchinson
struck out and the inning was ended.
For the Citizens, Thayer led Off with bese hit,
got to second on passed ball. and aided by Noodles
two-base hit scored run; Moolic got to third
passed ball. Foster went out at first Barton got his
base on a hard hit to Hutchinson, and Moolic
scored; the next two men went out, leaving the
score u in favor Of the Citizens. In this inning
Abbott made one of the prettiest foul fly catches
that has been Eeen on the grounds The rest of the
game was interesting, although there no bril-
either club until the finish. The features of the
the fine fielding of Hutchinson and Freligh anu the
game was decidedly lazy, and had it not been for
the closeness OF the score would not have been in
teresting. The Citizens are quite a crowd in the
kicking line, something we have not known them
to do, before this game, this season. The last run
of the Citizens was gift from the umpire, Abbott
catching hot foul from the bat, but the umpire
did not hear it, and would not allow it. The score
in detail:
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STATE CAMPAIGN.
AndroseOggin Republican County .COnven-
tim

AndroseOggin Republican County. COnven-
ton.
The Audroscoggin Republican County Con-
vention was held ia Lewiston Tuesday. Nom
nations were made as follows: Senators, W.
D. Penuell, W. d. Roak; Judge of Probate,
A. r. Savage; Register OF Probate, N. W.
Harris; County Attorney, +. L. Noble; Sher-
iff, Hillman Smith, Treasurer, F. o. Watson. =
Opening of the Campaign in Oxford COun
~.
The opening Republican meeting Of the
campaign in Oxford comfy was held lin South
Paris, Tuesday. There was a very full house.
T. Rounds presided. Congressman Dingley.
in lengthy speech discussed the tariff, show
ing that the Republican party favored tariff
for protection of home interests and interests Of
labor.
York County Republican Convention.
The York County Republican Convention
will be held in Alfred, Wednesday, August
18th. In the afternoon, after the convention
there will be a grand mass meeting, at which
add resses will be made by Gen. VIM. II. Glib
son of Ohio and Hon. Thomas b. Reed. Music
will be furnished by two full brass bands,
Third District Democrats.
The Democrats Of the Third Congressional
District met at Waterville Tuesday. The con-
vention was opened by vigorous speech by
Hon. s. S. Brown. Hon. d. I'll. Thing Of Mt.
Vernon was nominated representative to Con-
gress and Charles b. Hesssltine of Belfast for
presidential elector. Resolutions were passed
endorsing the State and national conventions
PenObscot Republican County Convention
The Penobscot Republican County Conven-
tion met in Bangor Tuesday. Frank L. Pat
ten of Newport was chairman and G. s. Pearl
nd T W Dop ha 10
tee on credentials reported fifty-six towns rep
resented by pa delegates. John L. Cntisr,
Philip Wilson and Samuel Libby were nomi-
mated for senators; Fred H. Appleton for
county attorney @. ID. Chaplin of Orrington
for sheriff; B. B. Thomas, for county treasurer;
and j. FL. Burgess for judge of probate. The
convention was addressed by Congressman T..
B. Reed and 9. A. Boutelle.
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G.. A. R.
Prospects for the Reunion of IIie Maine
Veterans at Old Observation-Disclosures
Sentlemen Who Will Deliver Addresses.
Special to Press.)

Special to Press.)
OLD ORCHARD, Aug. 5.-The reunion of the
Grand Army of Maine Thursday, Aug. 7th, will
undoubtedly draw the largest number of people
which has been at Old Orchard at any one time for
many years. The committee of arrangements are
A. G. M B. F. Beals, g. M. Fletcher R. K. Gately
and P. P. Getchell. Mr.. Blaine has announced his
intention to be preeent, and he will probably make
speech. In all probability Gen. benjamin F. ut
Ter of Mass 1chusetts will also be in attendance.
Senators Hale and Frye, Congressman Reed, Gov
Robe, Hon. W. L. Putnam, ex-Gov. Plsists l. Con
gresham Dingley, Hon. Hannibal Hamlin, Gen.
George b. Mcclellan, Gen. James A. Hall, Gen. c.
P. Mattoaks, and other Maine generals, besides
large number of representative men from all over
the State VIII be pre-ent The reception committee
are W. 7. Eustis. George M. Soldiers and John f.
Lamb
The headquarters Will be at the Old Orchard
House where the speakers and invited guests will
proceed their arrival here. Dinner will be serv-
ed at IL. 30 O'Clock, efter which there will be re-
ception.
At 2 O'Clock the speakers, accompanied by a bat
TALON of comrades, will proceed to the grand stand
on the camp ground, where speeches will be made
by the distinguished guests. Ample arrangements
have been made for the amusement of the COM
rades, aud nothing will be wanting to make this
sion one of the most interesting and enjoyable the
G. A. R. has had. ReportJ from all sections of
the State indicate that this will be one of the largest
and most popular excursions of the season. Further
particulars will be given soon.
The Portland daily press., 1884-08-06

1t was an off day for the Portlands Yesterday we
should judge, from the way they played.
Abbott, the catcher of the Portiands, PLAYS
game for all it is worth.
The Portlands did not make many errors yester-
day; neither did they make many base hits.
Callahan is GOOD batsman, and showed up well
at the bat yesterday.
oConnor's long hit to right field was good offer,
but Rice captured it.
The Portlands need two or three DAYS hard
practice at batting. They all field finely.
Foster puzzled the Portlands yesterday, and it
surprised the crowd as well as them.
Thayer is pretty catcher and good thrower.
The Citizens played two outside nren yesterday.
and the right field was strengthened by the absence
of Foss.
The Young beers defeated the Young Tremonts
yesterday by score of 81 to 5.
The Young Franklins defeated the Unions Mon
day by score of % to Is.
We expect to see smarter game Thursday by the
Portlands than was the one yesterday.
The Citizens deserve credit for defeating the
Portlands. But look out for the next game with
them, Citizens.
Barnes and ABBOTT hit the ball hard, but the
latter was unfortunate in getting gobbled.
The Shoe and Leather nine will be here to-mor-
row, and a fine game may be expected.
Admission and reserved seat tickets can be
secured at Guppy's, at any time during the day
when there is game of ball.
Some lovers of the national game in Bath have
secured field within the city limits and are hay-
ing it put in good condition for ball playing.
The Portland daily press., 1884-08-06

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5.-The jury, in the case of
the collapsed United States Hotel in their verdict
state that the building has been known by the pre-
prletors ana lessees to be unsafe for long time,
ana declare that the owners should be held respon
sbie ana TO that end respectfully call the attention
OF the dstrcb orney to the matter for such legal
proceedings as the case demands. The owners of
the building are Judge Cox of the District Supreme
Court, and the:F ollsnsbee family 1.-THE essees are
The Portland daily press., 1884-08-06
THE POLITICAL FIELD.
The National Labor Party ON CIeveland's
NominatiOn-His Defeat Predicted in

Nomination-His Defeat Predicted in
November.
NEW YORK, Aug. 5.-John Rooney presided at a
meeting of the national committee of the National
Labor party in this city day, at which resolutions
were passed condemning the actions Of W. A.
Carey and others claiming to represent the Nation
al Labor party in approving Jain official acts of
Gov. Cleveland, and declaring that these persons
had no such authority, and recommending their ex-
pulsion from the organization. Mr.. Re oney made
aspeech condemning the action of the Chicago con-
vention in nominating Cleveland, as indicating q
predicting his defeat in November next.
General Logan i'm New York.
NEW YORK, Aug. 5.-Gen Logan visited the Re-
publican National Committee rooms today, and had
conference with Chairman Jones and several
other members. 1t has been decided that the Gem
eral shall not speak at public meetings until later
in the campaign, if at all.
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ST.. JOHN, N. B., Aug. 5.-An attempt YVES
made last night to raise the steamer State of
Maine from the rocks at Point Lepreaux, but
as the tide rose the wooden boats that had
been dashed alongside careened and parted,
and the effort had to be abandoned for the
present.
The Portland daily press., 1884-08-06

DIAMOND ISLAND.

NOTICE is hereby given that all persons are for
IN hidden to land with boats upon the shore of
Diamond Island at any place except the public
wharves. Persons landing or occupying the groves
without right will be prosecuted as trespassers.
Per Order.
e. G. p. SMITH, President.
N31d2w j. LARRABEE, Secretary.
The Portland daily press., 1884-08-06
Important Decision as to Jurisdiction of
Justices of the Peace.

MUsCATINE, Ia, Aug. b,-Judge Hayes OF the
Seventh Iowa Judicial District has just rendered an
important decision IS to the Jurisdiction of justices
of the peace under the new. Iowa prohibitory
no jurisdiction to try determine or pass Judgment
upon cas- under this law other than to hold
preliminary trial and TO bind the defendants over
the opinion that the PENALTIES of the new law ex-
coed the jurisdiction of Justices By this decision
all liquor cases commenced here under the new
law are dismissed. The que3tion is one of great
Importance and will be appealed to the Supreme
The Portland daily press., 1884-08-06
A Bangor schooner Ashore.

VINEYARD HAVEN, Aug. 5.-Schooner j, H
Wainwright of Bangor, Gates, from Hoboken, with
a cargo of coal for Hancock, Me-, in coming into
the harbor this morning, grounded on West Chip
but came off without apparent damage
The Portland daily press., 1884-08-06

Democrats in Portsmouth, N. H., yesterday, elect
ed their mayor six out of nine aldermen and thir-
teen OF the nineteen councimen, for the first time
in.seven years.
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AT CHICAGO.

Clevelands. ......".0 2 o O 5 K 8
Chlcagos........ al o o o 2 O. s
Kansas City-Chicago Unions 7; Kansas City I'm
ions 8.
The Butfalo-Detroit game postponed on account
OF rain.
Washington Nationals 3; Baltimore Unions g.
Indianapolis indianapolis IA; Toledos g.
Louisyille-Louisvilles 6; Cincinnati g.
St. Lous-St. Louis Unions 8; Cincinnati Unions
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Portlsnds.. ........0 0 o o o 2 1 c. 5
Citizens.... ......".2 0 0 o 3 x z
SUMMARY.
Strikes called-On Citizens IL, on Portlands 8.
Balls callo1-On Fo-ter IA; O'Connor 20.
Left on baseJ-Portlands 10; Citizens 2.
Passed balls-Abbott 4; Thayer ..
Wild pitches-O'Connor 3; Foster 1.
Base on errors-Portlands 10; Citizens g.
Bases on balls-Portlands 5; Citizens l..
Two base hit5-C 2llahan, Moolic.
Struck out-Portla1ds A; Citizens 6.
Umpire-J. V. Norway.
Time of game hours 25 minutes.
LIVE OAKS, s; BIDDEFoRDs, 4.
The Live Oaks of Sanford went to Biddeford yes
terday, and played the Biddefo-ds return game of
ball, out playing them at every point Does pt.h-
ing WIS very effective. The following is the de-
titled score:
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CONCORD, Aug. 5-The remains of Sergeant Win
through here this forenoon in charge of relatives
who were taking them to Lisbon where the funeral
will occur at one O'Clock Thursday afternoon. Mrs.
Secretary Chandler to have the particulars of his
de athfrom the survivors of the Inflated expedition
Sergeant Jewell died in the arms Of Lieut. Grady
The Portland daily press., 1884-08-06
SPORTING.
To Trot Against His RECORD.
Base Ball

PHILADELPHIA, Aug 5.-J. I. Case has arranged
to trot Jay Eye See against 2.0934, the record Of
Maud and PhaIlas against his own record of
2.13% at Belmont, Park in this city, August 18th.
The Portland daily press., 1884-08-06
Greenbacl. Di.trict Convention.


The District Convention (H. B Eaton wing
the chairman of the district committee, in Re-
form Club Hall at 2 80 p. m. yesterday, who
read the call.
He nominated DR.. F. Webster as temporary
chairman, and that gentleman was elected and
took the chair. Mr.. Quincy of Kennebunk
was nominated for secretary and declined. G.
w. Weymouth of Biddeford was elected and
accepted.
Mr.. Holden of Otisfeld, moved the district
committee be a committee on credentials and
it was SO voted. The committee reported 81
delegates present and the report was accepted.
On motion of ]. M. Todd the temporary or
ganization was made permanent and COM
mittee OF three chosen to receive votes for
candidate for Congress. John NJ. Todd of
Portland, John Woodbury. of Falmouth, and
e. A. Moulton of Shapleigh were appointed.
Mr.. John Stipchcomb said there was talk on
the street about Gen. Butler not being candi-
date for the presidency and made some further
remarks which called up Capt. Quimby who
read the following letter:
OFFICE OF THE ESSEX Co STATESMAN
CHAs. II. LTcHMAN, MANAGER.
MARBLEHEAD, MASS, Aug. z, 'S4.
To Col. ChGs. S. Emerson, AIbaI1, Me.
My Dear Sir-I have received so many inquiries
concerning the probable action of Gen. Butler in
the present campaign that am compelled to take
this method OF reply.
There is no possible doubt that General Butler
will not only remain in the field but that he will
make an active and aggressive campaign. 1t should
be remembered that from the time he announces the
line of action determined upon, the fight begins,
and that the longer the campaign the greater the
labor and expense.
1t is sneeringly asserted by opponents that we
have organization in most of the congressional
districts While we know that this is not true let
prove It lie by using the time until the letter of
Gen. Butler appears in arranging for q methodical
organization in every district on the basis of the
people AGAINST both the old parties under the lead
ership of the peoples friend, Gen. Butler.
Yours truly,
CHAs. II. LITCHMAN.
The secretary, Mr.. Weymouth, nominated
Judge Nathan Cleaves for Congress, who he
declared would unite all the opposition to Mr..
Reed, and could be consistently voted for by
the Greenbackers as he was opposed to the
Hewitt platform.
The committee declared the vote as follows:
-. -
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THE GREEDY PARTY.
The Bear, Thetis and Alert Leave tor
New Work.

PORTSMOUTH, Aug. 5.-The Bear, Thetis and
Alert left for New York atsfve O'Clock this morn
ing. The cutter Gallatin with Col. Howard and
family, Gov. Hale and family and an extensive COM
pany of distinguished gentlemen and invited guests
on board left at the same hour for Boston. The
Greedy relief feet sauted by the men, of-war in
the harber as they weighed anchor and steamed
The Portland daily press., 1884-08-06
LOST AND FOUND
BUSINESS CHANCES.

TOR SALE, 5000. Stock and fixtures of nice
II cigar store, near Revere House, Boston; al
ways paid WE'LL low rent best of reasons for selling
fine opening to get a safe and gentee business. W.
+. CARRUTHERS, "a fremont Row, Boston.
aug1-1
EOR SALE-1s interest in a LIST class grocery
AZ and provision store, selling 400 cans milk per
splendid business at good profits, thorough invest
cation invited; located few miles out of Boston. W.
augl-1
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS.

Published every day Sundays excepted by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
AT 81 EXCHANGE STREET. PORTLAND. ME.
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Barnes hit by batted ball.
SCORE BY INNINGS.
1 2 8 4 6 z 8
Portlands.. ...,.....0 o o Q 1 c.
Citizens.... .........2 o o 3 o x-7