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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-20
Freaks of Lightning.

During the heavy thunder shower yesterday
afternoon the lightning struck large tree in
front of Mr.. George A Thomas's residence,
corner of State and Danforth street, tearing
off limb. 1t frightened horse attached to
the "hulled corn" team, and Frustrated anoth-
er horse. Nobody was hurt and no other dam
age was done.
Near the close of the storm the lightning
passed through an open window at Hollands
drug store, making load report, and, for an
instant, creating small volume of smoke and
frig htening the employees of the store.
The lightning passed through the establish
ment of Best & Co., on Commercial street and
disturbed things generally, though no serious
damage was done.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-20
New Cnrnnrntion.

The following corporations have been or
gsnized during the past week. The incorpora
tors OF the first three are Massachusetts, men:
The Gross Manufacturing Company has
been organized at Portland, to manufacture
and sell patent medicines and other medicines
and medicinal and other preparations author
lied by the laws of Maine. Capital stock,
$70,0oO. Paid in $3.50; par value of shares SIC
each.
The Iron Glad Boot and She Company has
bsen organized at Portland to manufacture
b3ots and shoe3 and for ceiling the same and
for licensing other persons and corporations to
manufacture and sell boots and shoes made
under patents belonging to this company.
Capital stock, 10000; paid in, $50; par value
of shares, SIS each.
The Electric Amalgam Company has been
organized at Portland for manufacturing. pur-
chasing and vending of the article called
Electric Amslgam." Capital stock, $780,
0Co; paid in, $SS; par value of shares, $40
each.
The Goodwin Invalid Bed Attachment Com
pany has been organized at Portland for the
manufacturing, applying, leasing, selling and
transporting the Metamorphc1ic Attachment
to Bedsteads and transacting any other bust
nses legitimatsly connected Herewith. Capital
stock, $lOo,Cc9; paid in, nothing; par value Of
shares, SO. IDcorporat ors, James Goodwin,
Lynn, Mass, John M. Mitchell, Charles B.
Rogers, VIM. Ell. Sanborn, trustee, and Stephen
K. Dyer, all of Portlsnd John M Mitchell,
president; Stephen x. Dyer, treasurer
Mitchell, Dyer. Rogers and Sanborn, directors.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-20
Percentage Of Regiment. ...........
SECOND REGIMENT INFANTRY.
summer Polo League.

Quite number of the polo enthusiasts met
at Old Orchard wednesday evening, and
formed summer polo league. Charles B.
Whitney was chosen president, and William
M. Leighton secretary. The following were
chosen directors: Chas. B. Whitney, Geo. Fl.
Whitney, W. NJ. Leighton, George A. An
thoine, S. @. Hamilton, Jr., and Fred s.
Boothby. Referees, Charles S. Ham, s. q.
Hamilton, Jr., Fred s. Beothby, and W. M.
Leighton. The following is a schedule of the
games TO be played this summer: B'
July aud August 14-Old Orchards vs.. Wood
fords, at Peaks Island -
July 3 and Aug. Sod Orchards VS.. Biddefords
at Old Orchard.
July 8 and Aug. 6-Biddefords vs. Woodfords at
Biddeford.
July 10 and Aug. Forest .Cltys VS.. sacos, at
Peaks Island.
July IL and Aug. s-Sacos VS.. Biddefords, at Old
Orchard
July IL and Aug 11-Forest Citys VS. Wood
fords, at Peaks Island.
July 10 and Aug. 12-Old Orchards vs. Wood
July 16 and Aug. 13-Biddefords VS.. Sacos, at
Biddeford.
July ~ and Aug 14-Forest Citys VS.. woodfords,
at Peaks Island.
July 10 and Aug. 15-Sacos VS.. Forest Citys, at
Old Orchard
July q and Aug. 1s-sacos VS.. woodfords, at
July 20 and Augl19-old Orchards VS.. sacos, at
old Orchard "
July 20 and Aug. -Biddefords VS. Forest citys
at Biddeford.
July "a and Aug .21-Forest Citys VS.. Bidde-
fords, at Peaks Island.
July rs and Aug. 22-Sacos VS.. Woodfords, at Old
Orchard
July 30 and Aug. 25-Biddetords VS.. woodfords,
at Peaks Island
July 20 and Aug. 26 old Orchards vs. Forest
Citys, at Old orchard.
July 80 and Aug. 27-Biddefords VS.. Old Orchards
at Biddeford.
July 81 a9d Aug. 2s--Forest Oitys VS.. Old Or
chards, at Peaks Island.
August and 29-Sacos vs. Old Orchards, at Old
Orchard 81
The return games will be played in August
in the same order. The seven gold medals,
valued at $3.50, which will be presented to the
winning club, will be on exhibition in this
city in short time.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-20

R. q. Ingersoll took No. 1874 in the bicycle
and was the lucky man.
The following goods in the boot and shoe de.
partment have been drawn but not called for
Allen, Chas.. No. So; Blake, e. NJ, No. "a
Baker, @. A, No. 341; BelknsD, G. W., No.
449; Cleaves, FL. B., No. II; Chase, G. Fl.
Nos 165 and IA; Conant, @. B., No. 223; Crock.
EFT, j. E., No 1896; Conway, j. H., No. 3S1;
Cousens, L. M, No. AT; Cleaves, Fl. B., Nos
427 and 45s; Cummings, Mr., Nos. Ito and
456; bennett, A. A., No. So; Dcnham, P. E.,
No. 1871; Dolan. j., No. 3S7; Harrington, G. j.
No. 68; Fuller, A. w, No. 1892; Foss, e. L..
No. 337; Fessenden, n. G., No. 414; Kurdish,
Ell. F., No. 480; Gould, ]. M, No. IL; Green
GiedeIi. E. F.. E.. No sos: Could Geo W. w. No. NO;
344; Gill, W. L. L., No. 351; Hunt, Geo. ST.
No. IL; Haskell, F. E., No. SO: Hawkes., G. e
No. 1853; Hanson, S., No. 313; Hill, H. B.
No. 499; johnson, j. T., No. II; Jost, d. r.
No. 267; Jewett, j. W., No. I'll; Knight, W
P, No. 345.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-20
Conyentiou of Colored CiHzer,

The colored citizens of the State of Maine
held convention last night at Temperance
Reform Club room, to nominate delegate to
attend the colored national convention to be
held at Richmond, Va, July s, for the purpose
of considering the material. educational and
political interests of the United States of
America. Mr.. Gee. r. Thompson was chosen
chairman, and Lewis W. A. johnson, secre-
tary.
A letter from Daniel W. Grice of Lewiston,
Me-, was read, regretting his inability to be
present, and stating that his interest would be
with them in the movement
A committee on finance was appointed, con.
sisting of Messrs. Arthur Fl. Harris, joseph
A. Johnson and Willis Love.
On motion of L. w. A. johnson, Mr.. Ar
thur Fl. Harris was elected delegate by
reclamation, and instructed to use his influ-
ence in favor of mixed schools,
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The General Opinion.

The Boston Traveller of yesterday says:
"Chandler's celebrated band of Portland, Me-,
passed through the city to-day with st. Alban
Commandery of Knights Templar of Portland
on their way to Springfield, Mass. Chandeliers
band is one of the Oldest musical organizations
in the country, aud has always maintained
high standard in musical matters. 1t ranks
along with Reeves American band of Provi-
dence, the band of the First Corps OF Cadets,
and similar organizations in New England.
The playing of this band az it passed through
the streets was much enjoyed"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-20
GENERAL LOGAN
Passes Through the City ON His Way to
Washington.

Owing to the fact that no information could
be obtained here as to the time when General
Logan would pass through the city on his way
from Augusta to the capital, there was not as
large a crowd in attendance as there otherwise
would have been when the "Flying Yankee"
entered the station at 5.S3 p. m. yesterday over
the Maine Central. Quite number of lead
ing citizens however greeted General Logan
and Senator Hale-as also did the representa-
tives of the PRESS and Boston Globe-as they
stepped from the Pullman of the one train into
the Pullman of the Eastern railroad train.
General Logan locked rather worried and
disturbed which was quickly explained By the
fact that be had received telegram from
Washington announcing the serious illness OF
Mrs. Logan, and he stated to PRESS reporter
that he should lose no time in reaching that
city. The General also said that he visited
Togas in the morning, accompanied by Senator
Hale, where they were enthusiastically re.
ceived by the old veterans. The Generals re-
marks to them did not partake of political
character but simply referred to old comrads-
ship. On the return from Togus to Augusta
the General and Mr.. Hale received their full
share of the heavy shower. The General said
he had not decided whether he should return
to Maine this summer.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-20
The Back Bay Nuisance.

To the Editor of the Press:
The writer has charge of piece of property
in the Northwestern part of the city. A short
time since the neighbors .in the vicinity cora-
planned of sickening odor, which came from
a surface vault on the premises. The vault
was cleaned and filed with earth, and closet
connected with the sewer and Sebago water
was put in the house, at a total expense of
fifty or sixty dollars. There has been no COM
plant since. There are very many places of
that sort in the city, as the citizens are aware.
L think it will be found that the odor which is
complained of lis only noticeable when the
pressure is heavy, and but very little, If any,
wind stirring; therefore the direction of the
wind has nothing to do with the matter.
Now, if commission were appointed with
power to compel the owners of such places to
make the necessary change, think the Back
Bay nuisance would be settled, andthe outlay of
large amount of money saved 1t is certain
that we have no money to waste.
would like to see the Back Bay made into
permanent lake, for it would add greatly to
the beauty of our charming city; but that can
be done later on. Let us attend to our health
first. MEUM EFT TUUM.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-20
St. AIban Commander.

st. Alban Commandery, accompanied by
Chambers band, left $50 at o'clock yesterday
morning by special train on the Eastern road
for Springfield. The Commandery arrived at
Springfield at LA p. m. They were received
at the depot by the Springfield Commandery
and Titles band. A short street parade was
made to City Hall where Mayor Phillips well
coined the visitors. Last evening the visitors
were entertained at the Asylum of the Spring
field Commandery. Today they will spend in
sight seeing about the city, returning at 8
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-20
MAINE MILITIA.
Portland Mechanic Blues,

The anniversary of the Mechanic Blues
which occurs at sebago Lake on Tuesday of
next week, creates considerable interest among
the members of the organization, and prom
ises to be highly enjoyable affair. The SER
vices OF the Cumberland band have been en-
gagged for the day, and the band will parade
with % pieces. The company will form on
Congress street, opposite the Preble House.
Messrs. Atwood and Wentworth have on exhi-
bition the handsome shooting prizes of the
Blues, for which there will be contest at the
lake.
The Volunteer Militia.
The following is announced as the actual
percentage of attendance at the semi-monthly
drills of the Maine Volunteer Militia for the
month of May, eighteen hundred and eighty
four:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-20
RASE RALL.
The POr,lnnds and Their New Grounds


Manager Burnham left for Boston last night,
where he will close contract with two fine
ball players, to complete the organization oil
his new club, the Portlands. Work on the
new grounds is progressing favorably and our
citizens will soon have the pleasure of seeing
crack nine organized in town with first
class grounds to play upon, and also witness
games with leading amateur mines of Maine,
Massachusetts,, &C., and possibly with some of
the professional teams. AS previously stated the
opening of the Portland base ball grounds"
will take place in about two weeks. Mr.. Burn
ham, willis away, will undoubtedly arrange
for the opening game.
At ROwdoin COlIege-seniors rs, College
Team Q.
The game Of ball between the senior class
nine and nine picked from the three under
classes came off yesterday on the delta.
"Eighty-four" went to the bat first and scored
one run. In the second they got two, and in
the third by heavy hitting, five. Then they were
BANKED until the eighth inning when a total
OF eleven base hits gave them five scores more.
In the ninth they also secured two The most
prominent features of the playing on the part
OF the seniors was the terrific batting of the
Torrey brothers, each making a three base hit,
and the fine work of the battery. The college
team were weak behind the bat and were an
able to fathom the mysteries of Wright's
curves. They were BANKED in every inning
except the fourth when three-baser by Cook
and wild throw gave them two scores. AL
though the seniors had not had their nine
together before during the year they played a
fine game and would be hard team for any
nine in the State to tackle.
The old idea that the men who take the lead
ing part in the sports at college generally the
poorest scholars, is shown to be utterly false in
the class of '84 Torrey, Waterman, Wright
and Barton. all of whom hare played on the
college nine since freshmen year, stand among
the first ten in the class, Torrey having the
| salutatory.
The following is the score:
SENIOR CLASS NINE.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-20
Railroad Matters.

The report that the Grand Trunt Railroad
had decided to enter the Boston, New York
and Chicago freight pool confirmed yester-
day at Commissioner Fink's office. The pool
covers both east andswest bound freight. The
Grand Trunk will probably enter the pool on
June "a, on which date the six new interior
pools take effect.
At meeting of the Directors of the Ogdens-
burg and Lake Champlain Railroad Company,
held at Ogdensburg on Wednesday, the follow
ing gentlemen were elected as Directors for
the ensuing year: VIM. J. Averill, VIM. A.
Haskell, s. A. Carlton, Sterne Morse, L. Mil
lis. j. Gregory Smith, f. S. Stranahan, B. B.
Smalley, j. R. Langdon, Timothy Hoyle, j.
w. Hobart, E. G. Smith, d. W. Lawrence.
The total decrease of net revenue to the
Grand Trunk for the first three months of
1884 is $4,000. The Vermont Central is con-
trolled by the Grand Trunk, and is not a
burden to that road; the North Shore has not
entailed any loss on the Grand Trunk; the
Chicago & Grand Trunk, and Detroit Grand
Haven & Milwaukee roads are profitable.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-20

A meeting of the board Of managers of the
fHome for Aged Men" was held at the Home,
corner of Park and Danforth streets yesterday
afternoon.
The President reported that two applications
had been received for admission to the Home.
Requests from individuals and societies were
read for permission to furnish rooms. The lad
les of Congress Square church offered to fur
nish a parlor, the office and small dining room.
The following committee of ladies was ap-
pointed to select an equal number to be asso-
ciated with them and when selected to become
associated members of the Home.
Mrs. s. E. Spring Mrs. j. A. Blabon
Mrs. II. III. Burgess Mrs. DIR. Burr,
Mrs. Afford Dyer Mrs. Sidney W. Thaxter
Mrs. r. j. Carpenter, Mrs. Hanson M. Hart,
Mrs. Thomas Shaw, Mrs. Cullen Chapman
Mrs. Rufus Deering, Mrs. F. A Smith
Mrs. Henry Taylor, Mrs Frank Pitcher,
Mrs. y. b. Donnell, Mrs. Lyman Cousens,
Mrs. e. P Chase.
This committee is requested to meet at the
Home to select their associates Saturday after
noon, June 21st, at O'Clock; also to choose
from their number committee of three as an
executive committee to meet with the board Of
managers at their monthly meeting.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-20
Ward Five ReDubIicaus.

At meeting of the Republicans of Ward 5,
held last evening at the Republican headquar-
ters, committee on organization, consisting
Of A. F. Gerrish, 81. M, Sylvester II. s.
Trickey, James A. Hall, E. S. E. Mcclellan,
George R. Walker, T. B. Sheehan, Clarence
Hale, Luther Dana, and o. W. Eldredge was
chosen to report at an adjourned meating, to
be held at the same place on Monday evening
next, at Z IL o'clock. All the residents of
Ward 8 who are in favor of the "plumed
knight" are cordially invited to be present on
that occasion to form live Blaine and Logan
nIuh
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-20
Grand Excursion.

Thompson's Band of Canton are coming to
Portland tomorrow morning, with large
party from towns over the Rumford Falls and
Buckfeld Railroad. The Union Steamboat
Company's steamer Emita has been engaged
to take them to Greenwood Garden at one
O'Clock. We understand this line has quite
number of excursions booked for the next fif-
teen days. The islands of our beautiful bay
with their many attractions are becoming
more popular each year. From present ap-
pearances both the Union and Forest City
lines will have all they can take care of.
Mr.. Gibson of the Preble House, opens the
Ottawa House, Gushing Island, July LIST, after
which they will have six trips daily from the
oif0
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-20

Yesterday complaint was made to Mr.. A.
M. Sawyer, agent of the Society for the Pre-
vention of Cruelty to Animals, concerning the
abuse of a horse owned by Mr.. Elias Dodge at
Saccarappa. Mr.. Sawyer repaired to Sacca-
Kappa to investigate the case, and found that
the horse was kept in small howell eight feet
square, having no windows, and with scarcely
any visible means of letting in air, except at
the door. The manure and rubbish in the
building was four feet deep, leaving the horse
a space about five feet high to rest in during
the hot summer months. The case will proba.
bly, be taken up right away, 1t is said that
Dodge was taken before Justice Ray not long
ago for similar act
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-20

The Boston Journal reports the following
failures in Maine:
William Lancey, dealer in general merchan-
disc, Hartland, has settled With his creditors at
30 cents on the dollar.
Theophilus Hopkins, dealer in fish oil, Port
land, is in insolvency.
Silas b. Starbird dealer in meats and hay,
Skowhegan, will settle in insolvency.
II. Lyman Wright, painter, Auburn, will
settle in insolvency,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-20
Portland Headlight.

A washington disdatch says the Light
House Board has ordered third-order lens
for Portland Head. This is in accordance with
the original recommendation of Col. Blunt,
who reported that third-order light might
safely be substituted for the former light of
the second order. The board, disregarding
this recommendation, adopted the fourth-or-
der light, of which so much complaint has
been made. 1t is believed that the new light
will prove entirely satisfactory.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-20

The body of the unknown man found in the
bay was identified yesterday as that of George
Hannaford, son of Rosco o. Hanna ford, who
resides at Ponds Cove, Cape Elizabeth. 1t
will be remembered that Hannaford and Ham,
ilton started in dory from Chebeague some
weeks ago. They were struck by seuall.
Hamilton!was rescued. What was left of Han
naford was viewed by Coroner Gould and in
tered in the Meeting House lot.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-20
Centennial of rIe,b.d;.u,.

Arrangements are being made for the CEN
tennial of the organization of the Methodist
Episcopal church of the United States. The
date and place of holding the centennial has
not as yet been finally decided upon though it
is possible that the celebration of the Maine
Conference may take place in this city some
time during the month of October. The ques
ton will come before the different parishes
Immediately. The society was organized at
Baltimore December %, 1884, with 81 minis
tsrs; but since then the number has rapidly
increased and at present it is stated that there
are over $4,000 Of the local and travelling
clergy
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The following officers of the Boys Literal

The following officers of the Boys Literary
Society were elected last evening:
President-Harry G. Pearson.
LIST Vice President-Leonord Ross.
2ndi Vice President-Harry Dresser.
Recording Secretary-Fred M. Harmon.
Corresponding Secretary-Willism W. Jew.
EFT.
Treasurer-William T. Barrows.
Chaplain-Allen G. Fling.
Marshal-Philip True.
Aest. Marshal-SamIel ID. Chase.
Organist-Howard Littlefeld.
Assistant-Henry Phillips.
The meeting was adjourned till Wednesday,
Sept. 8.
1t was voted to have picnic Monday. June
80, at Diamond Island, and members of the So
ciety are requested to meet at the rooms at
a. M, on that day.
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Notice Our Specialties.

Mems imitation Seersucker Coats,
Use, $1.OO and 1.25.
1000 Mems Cotton Striped Coats
at SOC.
Mems MOhair Sacks (handsOme)
only $500.
Mems fine Black Alpaca Sacks,
$50 and $50.
Extra long fine Alpaca Sacks,
suitable for professional men,
only $3.50.
Elegant Silk Alpaca Sacks only
$500.
Genuine English Seersucker Coats
and Vests.
Mems White Vests $1.0O, 1.5O,
200, $50 and 800.
Gents English Serge Suits in Blue,
only $500. (The best thing
out for a Summer suit.)
Large assortment of Boys BIOuses.
Sailor Suits, Shirts, Knee Pants,
Long Pants, in all sizes and
shades and qualities.
1000 ChiIdren's Shirt Waists at
only 25c, SOC, 60c, 75c, LOO
and I.5O. (Slzes 4 to Ii years.
Children's Sailor Suits at $1.OO,
I.5O, 200, $50, 800, $50,
400, 800 and 600.
See our Boys Iron Clad Pants soc
Boys Thin Coats 4Oc, soc and 75c.
Remarkable Bargains in Mems
and Boys Suits, made from
wOOlens, purchased in New York
at As cents on the dollar.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-20
New Music.
We have received from Oliver Ditson & Co.,

We have received from Oliver DitsoR & Co.,
Boston:
For Loves Sweet Sake. Song by Edith McAlls.
ter
Three numbers of the "Sweet Home Sci" COL
lection of thirtytwo popular melodies for piano. ar.
ranged by Mayfath. They printed in couples.
These three numbers include: Lover and Bird;
Sing Sweet Bird; Twickenham Ferry; All on &C.
count Of Eliza; The Palms; aud the Kerry Dance.
Tutto Ritorna, Everything comes back. italian
English song by Marcnesi.
Orange Blossoms Waltzes, by Ludovic
Cupids Frolic March, by Florence Deane,
Electric March for Banjo, by Burke.
Exaltation, song by It. ii. Bracket.
Beneath the Lilies, song by +, s, Hopkins.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-20

The Old Orchard House, at Old Orchard
Beach, will open the 18th inst, and the Hotel
Fiske and Seashore House are now open. All
these houses are irst-class and possess superb
or accommodations, while the two latter will
have select orchestras furnish music through
out the season.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-20

The Committee on Fantasies will hold their
next meeting tonight at IL o'clock. There
has been an appropriation oisS4OO to be divided
into prizes for those making the best hit. The
committee desire a large attendance of citizens
and for them to organize committee to ar
range the parade. Without their aid, the
matter will have to be.abandoned.
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Accident.

Mrs. Charles s. D. Griffin was mounting
her horse at her house, No. 457 Cumberland
street, yesterday afternoon, and had hardly,
and not surely, attained her seat, when the an.
imal started and threw the lady, dragging her
little distance as she kept fast hold of the
bride. Luckily she escaped with only some
severe bruises.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-20
Ward 5. Attention!

Republicans of Ward and all other persons who
desire the election to the Presidency of our distin
guished fellow citizen james G. Blaine are request
ed to meet on MONDAY EVENING next, at 7.3O,
at Republican Headquarters to perfect the organic
alton of a Blaine and Logan club.