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EW YORK.
Remarkable Case of Longeviay.

MONTGOMERY, Aug. 28.oPompey Graham
OF this place died this morning, aged 119 years.
He had distinct recollection of incidents and
personages of his youth. He had his second
wife long before WashiDgton's death and alter
wards married third. He enjoyed good
health up to the time of his death.
Tributes to DIR. Oliver Wendell Holmes.
New YORK, Aug. 2S.-Tomorrow's edition
of the Critic of this city will be devoted al
most wholly to the subject Of DIR. Oliver Wen
dell Holmes 18th birthday. 1t will contain
letters of congratulations and poems of we'll
known American and English writers who
join in rendering tribute to the chief of the
forty immortals lately voted for by the Critics
readers. The poems are contributed by Lord
Houghton, Bret Harte, Augustus Dobson, R.
W. Glider, Alice Wellington Rollins, Edmund
Goss, Julia G. R. Dorr, Edward Everett Hale,
Edith M Thomas, Charles Dekay and Freder-
lex Locker. Among the letter writers are
Mathew Arnold, Louisa M. Alcott, Cyrus A.
Bartol, Phillips Brooks, John Burroughs, H.
II. Boyesen, Geo. William Curtis, Edward
Eggleston, Geo. P. Fisher, John Fiske, Paul
FL. Hague and others. There are 66 letters and
poems in all,
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Polo and Roller Ska ding.
FOREST cIrYs, 8; OLD ORCHARDS, O.

FOREST CITYS, 3; OLD ORCHARDS, O.
The exhibition game at Forest City rink last
night, between the home club and the Old Orchards
was attended by the best audience of the season.
1t was not so large some former occasions but
there was none of the hoodlum element, and every
thing was as quiet and orderly as could be wished.
The rink was well filed, however and the game
was one of the finest played yet. There no dis
WELL The goal tending on both sides was admira-
BILE, and many line stops were made by both Dow
and Norway. The success of the Forest Citys, as
well as on many other occasions, was due largely to
the fine playing by Orne. He played cover goal, a
position he is best fitted for, and together with
Smith made hard work for Churchill and Whitney.
The ball was started at 9.05, and in six minutes
of actual playing time Winship had the bali
through the Old Orchards goal. The next goal
Williams scored In five minutes. ain this goal
Churchill of the Old Orchards, by using his hands
put the ball through the Forest Citys goal but il
was not allowed, as his action made it foul The
last goal was won by Winship, in ten minutes The
was wasted in mending skates. Mr.. George Whit
ney was referee
Tonight the Camp UptoMs and Camp Gibsous will
play game of polo on lockwood rollers at forest
City rink.
The Franklin polo team has reorganized land
elected Mr.. j. II. Morris OF Marlboro Mass can
tain. They propose to do some good work the com
ing season. and other clubs must look well 10 their
laurels They will be known hereafter as the Port
land Reserves.
The game between the Franklins and the Elec.
tries at Congress rink last evening" came out in IA
vor of the Franklins. Score to l. One of the
players, during the fourth inning was wounded on
the head by hockey.
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GENERAL NEWS.

A large part of the business portion of the village
OF Adams, Jefferson Co.. N. Y.,was destroyed by fire
yesterday morning.
The chairman of the New Hampshire Greenback
State Committee will call a Greenback State Con-
vention in Manchester, September 4th, when a
full state ticket will be nominated.
Judge Knickerbocker of the probate court in
Chicago yesterday upon the report of two expert
physicians submitted the question to a jury which
found that Wilbur Story Of the Chicago Times was
incapacitaIed for business. The appointment of
conservator of his estate is now being considered
by the court
Rear Admiral Andrew Allen Harwoed, United
States navy, died in Marion, Mass, yesterday, in
his SD year. He was a great grandson of Benja-
min Franklin.
Cardinal Jean Moreno, archbishop of Valladolid
and primate of Spain died yesterday in Toledo,
Spain.
at meeting of the Lowell Manufacturing Com
panies yesterday it voted to stop all the cotton
mills except the Lawrence for two weeks instead of
one as previously voted. The print works will run
as heretofore.
Emperor William was thrown from his horse
while riding in the palace park Thursday afternoon
and was slightly injured.
terrible cyclone passed over Winnipeg, Mantle
ba, Wednesday night, doing great damage to crops
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Garfield to the Young Men.


see in the audience tonight great many
young men-young men who are about to cast
their first vote. want to give you = word Of
suggestion and advice Ihesrd very brilliant
thing said by boy the other day Up in one Of
our north western counties. He said to me:
General, have great mind to vote the
Democratic ticket" That was not the brill
liant thing. Lsughter.l 1 said to him: "Why?"
why" said he, "my father is a Republican
and am Republican all over, but want to
be an Independent man, aud don't want any
body to say That fellow votes the Republican
ticket just because his dad does and have
half mind to vote the Democratic ticket just
to prove my independence" / did not like
the thing the boy suggested, but l did admire
the spirit of the boy that wanted to have some
independence Of his own.
Now, l tell you, young man, don't vote the
Republican ticket just because your father
votes it. Don't vote the Democratic ticket
even If he does vote it. Laughter But let
me give you this one WORD of advice as you are
about to pitch your tent in one of the great
political camps: Your life is full and buoy ant
with hope now, and beg you when you pitch
your tent, pitch it among the living aud not
among the dead. lApplause,l II you are at
all inclined to pitch 1t among the Democra attic
people and with that party, let me go with you
for moment while we survey the ground
where hope you will not shortly lie. Laugh
sOA'I ~ 10 o OtAN pinOO51JOuus maui AOI 1Ou W
put your young life into. 1t is to me far more
like grave yard than a camp for the living.
Look at it'll 1t is beloved all over with graves
Of dead issues, OF buried opinions, of exploded
theories, OF dsgraced doctrines. You cannot
live IN comfort in such place. Laughter.
Why, look here! Here is little double mound.
l look down on it and read: "Sacred to the
memory of Squstter Sovereignty and the bred
Scott decision" A million aud half Of Dem
ocrats voted for that, but it has been dead fif-
teen years-died by the hand of Abraham Lin.
coin, and here it lies. IApplause.l Young
man, that is not the place for you.
But look little further. Here is another
monuments black tomb--and beside 1t there
towers to the sky monument of four million
pairs of human fetters taken from the arms of
slaves, and / read on its headstone this: ,.Sa
cred to the memory of human slavery" For
forty years of its Infamous life the Democratic
party taught that i was divine, Gods iustitu-
ton They defended it, they stood around at
its grave as mourners. But here it lies dead
by the hand OF Abraham Lincoln. Applause. ]
Dead by the power OF the Republican party.
tApplause.l Dead BY the Justice OF Almighty
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TORPEDO PRACTICE.
President Arthur at the

President Arthur mt the Newport Station.
NEWPORT, R. l., Aug. 2s.-Postmaster General
Gresham arrived this morning. Exercises at the
Torpedo station began at IL O'Clock, when the
President was received by Captain Selfridge and
staff, the New Hampshire band playing, 'Hail to
the Chief" A salute of so torpedoes made mag
nihcent sight. Among the guests were Senators
Hawley, Aldrich Miller and But 'er, Attorney Gen
eral Brewster, Judge Blachford, Governor Bourn,
Judge Colt, Attorney General S. P. Colt, all the
commanding officers of the squadron and scores of
others. The salute was the grandest ever fred in
the history of the torpedo station and the Presi-
dent warmly congratulated Captain Selfridge. Dur
Banner. The hull of the Joseph Henry was blown
up By contact torpedo electrically controlled. 1t
was blown into atoms as soon the tor pedo struck
ton torDedoes
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SOUTH AMERICA.
Linn Under Storm of BuIlets-A Rab-
bic i'm Control of Hts Streets.

CHoRLLAs. Peru, Aug. 28.-In Lima yesterday
there was storm of bullets for hours. Ca
ceres entered the city with rabble who yelled and
tired in the greatest diorder. The night before all
the government troops were withdrawn into the
citadel and palace, and the entry of Caceres, al
His men captured Quartet and the churches of Mer-
eide and San Augustine. from which they kept up
fusilade. They also attacked Gaudaloupe station.
About $50 persons were killed In Mercide and
Bodegones streets and near Palace Square, where
the fire was the hottest. Finally the government
troops made sortie and drove out the mob. Ca
ceres was accompanied by about 80 horsemen.
They appeared to have been travelling all night and
were not in condition to Oght. Three hundred
prisoners were taken but Caceres escaped.
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MASSACHUSETTS.
Firemcn's Muster.

GREAT HARRINGTON, Mass, Aug 28.-The
firemen's muster in this village today was
complete success, being the largest parade ever
witnessed in the town of South Berkshire.
Twenty bands and drum corps were in line,
and about 1000 men. 1t is estimated that
5000 people were present. Nine companies
entered for the hose race, which began at 2
O'Clock. Each company had twenty men run
to hydraut, lay 800 feet, put on the nozzle
and throw water. The race was won by the
Alert company of Adams; time, I'm. 16 Us;
prize, 500. The hand-engine race was won
race by the 81, B. May, of Lee prizes, $50.
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PENSION EXAMINERS.
sfxty-TwO Appointed observation-disclosures.
Fred A. Piper, g. B. Bracket and
Amos L.. Allen, of Maine, Among the
NnnH,n

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2S.-The Secretary of the In
terror today appointed 81 special examiners for the
pension Office at annual salaries of $1,000 each. The
act Of Congress providing for appointment of 100
examiners. of that number so were appointed in
the pension office and % wore appointed account
OF having successfully passed previous civil service
examinations. civil service examination was
neld Tor the remaining 81. In this examination
thefe were about 500 applicants about 20 being
successful The papers IF the successful parties
were sent Commissioner Dudley last week and from
them ne selected persons to fill the positions These
and the appointments made. In the list of an
pointees are the following: Fred A. Piper, S. B.
Bracket and Amos L. Allen, of Maine; j. H. Rice,
Geo. A. Emerson, of New Hampshire, and 9. j.
Stoddard. Of Vermont. -
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WASHINGTON.
Important Arrangements Made by the
Post Once Department.

Important Arrangements Made by the
Post Office Department.
WASHINGTON, Aug. %. The Post Office De-
partment tonight issued the following import
ant order as to the forwarding of the New
England mail:
The Canadian, St. John and Vancsboro'
Railway post once has been Instructed to
make up pouch daily for the Boston, Spring.
field and New York railway post office, to leave
Vanceboro', Me-, at 10 q. M, by the Vance
boro' and Bangor express train on arrival of
the st. John and Vanceboro railway post office
and connect at Boston with the Boston,
Springfield and New YORK or railway post office,
and Vanceboro' pouch to be kept open until
after passing McAdam Junction, Canada, for
the Enclosure then of mails from Stephen and
Woodstock, Canada, for New York, said mails
to be made up direct This pouch will contain
all correspondence addressed to the Middle,
Southern and Western States also to Connec-
tcut and to Palmer, Springfield and Worces-
ter, Mass.
This arrangement the Canada office propose
to put into operation on the 1st prox.
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The Closing RalIyin Vermont.

ST. ALBANs, Aug. 28.-The closing rally of
the campaign here occurred this afternoon and
evening. There was a torchight procession
and fireworks and large attendance. A mum.
Der of people came on special trains. Two
bands and glee club furnished music Ex-
Gov. Smyth presided and made an eloquent
speech He closed by introducing Ex-U. S.
Marshal Pitkin of Louisiana, as representa-
tive Southern Republican. Con. Pitkin made
an extended speech and was frequently ap-
plauded.
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UNCOMFORTABLE REUNION.
Georgia Soldiers ut Atlanta Receive a
Letter from jefferson Davis.

ATLANTA, Ga, Aug. 2S.-The ex.Confedel-
ate soldiers of Monroe county have just finish
ed reunion. One of its incidents was the
reading of letter from Mr.. Jefferson Davis,
in which he said:
The annual meeting of the old Confederate SOL
diers both pleasant and useful in ITSELF revving
memories over which disaster could bring no cloud
of shame, and serving to teach the rising genera
ton the truths for which you so nobly struggled is
connected by you with the benecent purpose of re-
heving your needy comrades and protecting the or
phans of those who sacrificed their lives in the eff
fort to maintain the State sovereignty by Geor-
gia In the war of the revolution Though the
States are again united, and sill contribute to fill
the treasury of the general government, the funds
collected are only appropriated to provide for the
ex-solder of the Northern States. The Southern
soldier, disabled in war, and the widows and or
phans of those who died, can only hope for relief
from second tax, which may be voluntarily paid
by the people for whom they fought and who suffer-
ed with them, 1T is not the least of your mertori-
GUS manifestations that you meet this discrimina-
ton without complaint, and brace yourselves to
bear this double burden with no i'll feeling to the
government for this offensive favoritism True un-
der all the trials to which you subjected it is
equally honorable to you that you have accepted
the consequences Of defeat, and gone shoulder to
shoulder with all who are striving to secure the
welfare and preserve the honor of common coun-
try
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Base Ball.
THE POLITICAL FIELD.
The Nebraska Republicans.

OMAHA, Neb., Aug. 2S.-At last evenings session
of the Republican State Convention, G. Dewey,
Henry Sprick, S. @. Smith, John Meekin and A. IT,
Burr we're nominated as electors. Governor james
e. Dows was renominated. FL. H. Shedd was nomi-
secretary of state; Charles H. Willard for treasurer
II. II. Babcock for auditor; w. w. Jones for SUPER
ntendent of education; W. Leese for attorney gem
eral; Joseph Scott for commissioner of public lands
and buildings; and Casper E. Yott for chairman OF
the State central committee.
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The Disaster Said TO Have Been Caused
by Color Biindness.

by Color Bltmdness.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. %. = The Philadelphia
Medical News, in its issue of Saturday. will say ed
itorially The collision and sinking of the Tala-
poosa and consequent loss of lfe it seems quite
probable, may be another example of the results
which we are called upon from time to time to
chronicle of the bankeful indisposition OF egis
ators to grappe with the subject of color blindness
in its relation to railroad service and navigation,
any legal enactment concerning (which is extremely
unpopular with railway and steamship employees,
who constitute an influential portion of voting
population. sailor who Gays he was in the pilot
house of the Taapoosa at the time of the collision
stated to Associated Press reporter that during
the momentous minutes Immediately preceding the
collision, the captain, navigator and mate the
lights of the schooner, but disputed whether it was
the green the red light, and thus vital moments
were wasted; and finally, when the captain decided
what course to take it was too tie to avoid col
lsion. In the official inquiry which is about to be
held, We hope the Navy Department will direct spe-
cial investigation to be made by medical expert,
concerning the color vision and acuity of sight of
all the officers and men whose duty it was to have
seen the lights of the colliding schooner, and thus
definitely determine if defective color vision the
existence of which had not been previously ascer-
tanned, responsible for the sinking of the ITALIA
poosa.
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ATHLETIC SPORTS.


THE TUG OF WAR -sANFoRDs vs. PoRTLANDs.
This afternoon, on the Portland's grounds, will
occur contest between the two leading clubs of
Manifestation DIS and Portlands. There will be a
great crowd present if the weather is favorable and
both clubs will play to win. We expect very
close game.
NOTES.
The Belfasts defeated the Sanfords at Belfast
yesterday by a score of to Z.
Tomorrow Will be the last game the Sanfords will
play this season; the Biddefords will be their oppo-
nNnts.
Chatterton went to Bethel yesterday, and pitched
for the club at that place. He returned last night
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SOUTHAMPTON, Aug. 2S.-The lighthouse at
Pondqouge ulies in very unsafe condition, Keeper
Squires reporting that he fears it will not resist the
coming storms. 1t has been built over 20 years and
is $50 feet high. This light is one of the most I'M
Rortant on the Atlantic coast of Long Island, al
Shumecook Bay, upon which so many vess els have
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Complete aHad Fcrra,naens Gure of
ASTHMA.
Report from Mr.. G. NJ. BOynton, 81 Milk
ST., Room IS.
Tn rEEEE DETRUEG

H .
After having spent large of money, and
found no relief was induced to apply to DR.. Light
HILL at lis Boylston ST., for treatment having suf-
fered from Asthma in the worst form for 9 years,
and wish to say for the benefit of others suffering
as did that DIR. LighthilI's Treatment has
made nae well man, and L now can enjoy life,
when before it was dread to me. This cure was
performed on me over year ago. and can conf
IDENTIFY pronounce it permanent one. 1 hope all
afflicted with that dreadful disease will avail them
selves of Dr. Lghthill's skilful services, for feel
morally sure he can cure them.
aug26 DIST
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Lieut. ssreeIv in DEou,reol

MONTREAL, Aug. 28.-Lieut. Greeley accom-
panied by Mrs. Greeley arrived here today. They
were met at the station by Capt. Pion, who accor-
ded them a hearty welcome to Montreal Lieut..
Greedy seemed to be suffering greatly from fatigue
of the journey. DIR. Rnxton Ghillstve of
England an eminent physician enioins perfect quiet
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THE FLAMES.
A Lively Blaze at Newark, N. 1.-The
Loss PInced at SlOO.OOO.

NEWARK, Aug. 29.-The building Nos. 255 and
259 Market street, occupied by Martin Burne as a
grocery store, and by j. A. Bannishers shoe facto-
~, was completely Quilted by fire this morning
Loss 500 900 on the building and contents, which
is partially covered by insurance in foreign compas
MES. The origin Of the fire is unknown.
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CITY ADVERTISEMENT.
PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS

NOTICE is hereby given that the Public Schools
IN of Portland will commence on the 10Th DAY
OF SEPTEMBER next, with the exception of the
Casco st. Primary School Per order of Committee.
A. b. HOLDEN,
aug27dtd Superintendent, pro tenn.
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THE OLD WORLD.
News by Gable from Different
Countries.
The Gordon Relief Rxnsai,iou.

LONDON Aug. 2S.-General Lord wolseley. the
newly-appointed commander in chief of the British
forces in Egypt, propose to reach Dongoa with the
Gordon relief expedition by Nov. z. He declares
bis confidence that he will be able to accomplish
this programme without difficulty. There are only
SIX cataracts to pass, whereas in the kedrver expe
dltion IN 1870 he was compelled to drag his boats
overland at 46 different places.
The Cholera.
ToULoN, Aug. 28-There were two deaths from
cholera here last night. At Mourillon outside the
city there were five fresh cases and one instant
death. The Temperature has fallen suddenly.
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WEATHER INDICATIONS.

WASHINGTON, Aug. %.
The indications for New England to-day are
increasing cloudiness and local rains with brisk
outherly winds, becoming variable, nearly
tationary temperature and lower barometer.
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
[11.27 P. MI
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Beverly, Mass, Oct 20, 1879. - o' . y LEI
Letter from w. n. Pedrick, of the Firm
of PedricE and CIOssou.

LAWRENCE, Nov, 1st 1879.
My Dear DR.. Lghthill: The fall of 1873 found a
member of my family suffering severely from
chronic catarrh extending from the posterior nasal
passages through the larynx into the bronchial
tubes Perhaps for three years or more the disease
mad been making slow but sure inroads, not only
locally, but also on the general health, until it be-
came evident that relief must speedily be obtained
for the symptoms told too plainly what the result
would be if longer neglected I was led to consult
you in the matter by the advice of those whom
personally knew you had cured of similar COM
plants Your treatment resulted am happy to
say, in complete cure of all the dreadful symp-
toms, such as extreme throat suffering, distress in
the head and nasal and vocal organs, pain in the
lungs and susceptibility to severe colds attacking
the head, throat and chest have entirely disappear
ed. am very grateful to you for your very kind
and gentlemanly department, and more thankful
for your skiful and successful treatment and care
OF this most beloved member of my family. You
are at liberty to refer to me or mine.
Very truly Yours w r. PEDRrcK
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Very truly yours, W. R. PEDRIcK.
From Rt. Rev. n. f. Hendriken, Bishop of
Providence, r.,

Providence, R. L.
MY DEAR DIR. LIGHTHILL: Permit me to thank
you most heartily for your kindness to the Sisters
OF our convent. had no idea when consulted
you on Sister Demonicas deafness that you could 40
quickly restore her back to hearing but she tells
me that she hears now better than she did before
For this and your kind and successful treatment of
my own deafness. thank you. Now I would be
glad to have you refer your patients to me. You
know can recommend you as a physician and sur
geon, thoroughly accomplished in those departments
OF medicine in which you practice. owe you debt
OF gratitude, and would be glad to pay it,
Very truly and sincerely yours,
T. f. HENDRIKEN.
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ALMOST AN INDIAN WAR.
What the Neglect of n Democratic House
Resulted En.

Special Despatch to Boston Journal)
WASHINGTON. Aug. 29.-It now appears that the
Democratic House in partly refusing and in wholly
delaying the supplies for the Indians almost caused
an Indian war; and that it has required the utmost
skill OF the Interior Department to avert it. The
Democratic House permitted the Indian office to
enter upon new fiscal year without any appropria
IONS TO- supplies The small stock that was left on
hand at the end of the fiscal year was used wit the
utmost economy by the agents, but it was with the
greatest difficulty that of the large bands
kept from starving The Indian officials are them
selves surprised that under the circumstances they
were able to keep the Indians upon the reservations
and off the war path