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MASSACHUSETTS
Dynamite Explosion at Gloucester.

dynamite Explosion at Gloucester,
GLOUCESTER, Mass, July 23.-There was heavy
explosion on Washington street, near the railroad
crossing, at minutes past z o'clock this morning
One OF the workmen on the Water Works passing
along the street with bucket on his arm contain
number OF packages of dynamite cartridges when
passer discovered a spark in the bucket and
warned the workman, VINO Immediately gave the
bucket a toss. 1t struck agai st tree and an ex-
plosion Immediately occurred, stripping the tree of
foliage and badly shaking the houses along Wash
1ngton and connecting streets for a considerable
distance as if a shock OF an earthquake had oc-
CURED. Nearly every pane of glass was shattered
IN the mouse OF Andrew j. Center, and large
Quantity OF glass was broken in the residence Of
ADDISON Uenter, VIM. j. Neal, Simon Merchant
Jr., John ID. Woodbury. and Mrs. Simon Woodbury.
Mrs. Thomas Burgess was thrown down. but es-
capped injury. Considerable excitement was created
in the neighborhood by the explosion.
The Concord School of Philosophy.
BOSTON, July 23.-TAe summer school of philoso-
ply opened its 9th term at Concord today. The
attendance is unusually large. Prof. W. T. Harris,
occupies his place dean and Mr.. Emery, presided
over tne FACULTY of the platform. 1t was announced
That the length of the session would be reduced to
ten days. Among the speakers were Mr.. Emery
Prof harris, Rev. Geo. A. Cook +. r. Sanborn
Mr.. Ward and Miss Elizabeth Peabody, The even.
ing session was devoted to the topic of Emerson as
an American, and discussion was very generally
participated in.
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NOT TO REBUILD.
Action of the Stockholders of the Saga-
more Willis. Fall Rixer RInss

more MAIls, Fail River, Mass.
FALL RIVER, Mass, July 23.-A special meeting
OF the stockholders of the Sycamore Mill was held
this afternoon to consider the question of rebuild
ing the mill Number one, which was DESTROYED by
IRE last spring. Nearly $500 out of the 6OO0
shares were represented. After long discussion
the meeting by vote of over two to one voted not
to rebuild The amount received from the in
surance companies is nearly $4,000 1t was
also voted to reduce the capital stock from $3.50
600 to 100000, and to reduce the number Of
shares from $500 to 60OO thus keeping the par
value at 500 per share. Itwas further voted to
call in all the old stock and to issue stock under
the reduced capital basis of four shares of new
sock tor i've OF the old to issue scrip stock for
fractional shares and to pay $40 on each
share of the old stock surrendered.
BY this arrangement $150.090 of the INSURANCE
money is divided among stockholders and the bale
ance is sunclent to pay indebtedness on the plant
The corporation thus starts out on a basis with a
capital of 100000 and practically out of debt the
only Indebtedness being that which is represented
by the quick assets, cotton in stock aud cloth in pro
cess OF manufacture and in stock. The reason for
not rebuilding was statement made at the meet
ing that in the present state of the market the
now left to the corporation is run at loss and the
only reason for keeping it in operation is the fact
that the loss by running is not much as would he
sustained II the mill was to shut down.
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ARCTIC RESEARCH.
British Expedition to Hudson's Strait
Observation Stations TO be Esfn EIished


Observation Stations TO be Established.
HALIFAX, N. s., July 23.-Lieut. A. r. Gordon,
OF the Royal Navy, and superintendent of the
Canadian Meteorological Service, has been in this
city some time making final preparations for en-
barking with corps of Observers for the Hudson's
Straits expedition. The ship which he selected for
the expedition, and which sailed last evening is the
Neptune, staunch steamer and sailing vessel of
685 tons gross, under the command of Sailing Mas
ter Topp, an experienced Arctic navigator The
crew, with the explorers. will in all number SO
men. The expedition will first call at Main on the
Labrador coest, aud finally at Ramah the northern
most stSton on the Atlantic coast, and but few
hundre1 miles south of Cape Chudleigh at the en-
trance to the straits. Esquimaux interpreters will
De engaged at one or more of these Labrador sta
ti9ns Seven stations in the straits will be establish
ed as follows: No. 1, at Cape ChudIeigh at the
southeast entrance of the strait; No O. on Resolu-
ton Island at the northeast entrance of the strait
and about 40 miles across from No. Station; No.
. at Cape Hope, or on the south side of about the
centre OF the strait and ABOUT $50 miles from Sta
lions and 2; No 4, directly north of NO. on the
upper Savages Islands; No. 5 on the southeast end
OF Nottingham Island and about 200 miles from
NO No. 8, on the south side OF Mansfield Island
and 100 miles from No. s; No. at Fort Churchill,
AGO miles from No. 8.
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FURIOUS WINDS.

A Hurricane ia New York Leaves Ruin in
its Wake-Barnuni's Circus Tents De-
DOiished,
RIcHFIELD SPRINGS, N. Y, July 90. During an
exhibition of Washburn & Hunting's circus, a hur-
ncane struck the tents, tearing the menagerie can
vas almost to atoms, and Frustrating the main one
fiat to the ground. This was filled with the fashion
OF Richheld Springs. Hundro is of gaily dressed
children were compelled to crawl from under the
canvass on their hands and knees, only to meet a
terrific hail storm, followed by rain in torrents
Ihey took refuge in barns and sheds until help ar
rived. Several barns were wrecked by the Storm
and others struck by lightning. Trees are PROSTATE
over all the roads, and thousands of hop poles are
lying on the ground. Reports from the surround
ing cities state that the hurricane general with
its centre over this village.
BUFFALo, N. Y, July 23.-During the perform
ance of Barnums circus at Cortland, N Y this af
ternoon, terrible wind storm arose aud blew down
the canvas. About rs persons were injured, but
all will probably recover.
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SPORTING.
The Calais Regatta.


CALAIS, July 23.-The streets are crowded with
strangers tonight, and large numbers of hawkers
and psdlers are selling wares at every corner. At
this hour q O'Clock p. n.y. it is raining hard with
every prospect for unfayorable weather tomorrow.
Unless it is absolutely impossible to row the races
will not be postponed Gamblers are present in full
force and poker and faro in gorder for tonight.
The mayors of Calais and st. stephen state that
they will enforce the law to the fullest as regards
gambling, even not allowing pool selling.
The oarsmen are all in splendid condition tonight
and enjoyed good practice spins all day. The as
signneAts for trial heats tomorrow are as follows:
First heat-Teemer, Albert Hamm, Riley and
Second heat-Conley' Ten Eyck, Longley Peter
Hamm and Maggie.
Third heat-Gaudaur, Lee and Vail
Therei littlesbetting going yet: Teemer is the
fayorite for first money. Conley and Gaudaur
stands about even for the second place. The fol-
lowing starting positions were drawn tonight:
: First heat-Riley l, Hamm 2, Mccormick 3,
Teemer A.
Second heat---Ten Eyck /, Conley 2, Maggie 3,
Hamm a, Longley 5.
Third heat-Lee 1, Vail 2, Hosmer g. Gaudaur A.
Numt er one is near the Canadian shore, and four
is near the American shore of the rivers the latter
il considered the hest choice
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There are three daily newspapers ia Brooklyn
the Eagle, the Union and the Times. The first is
Democratic, and, of course, supports Cleveland.
The second tcas Republican, but is opposed to
Blaine. The last is Republican and supports
Blaine. And now there is singular coincidenca in
the fact that Andrew Mclean and John Foord. the
editors Of the Eagle and Union, respectively are
the editor of the Times, is an American. The
British press, whether in London, New York or
Brooklyn is doing its best to defeat Blaine-Proy-
dence Press.
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LATEST MARINE NEWS.

A Spanish and "a British Steamer Sunk in
ColifsiOn--AlI Hands Believed 10 be
Saved.
LONDON, July 23-Advices from Corunna.
SPAN. report that collision at sea bad occur
red between the Spanish steamer Chou, from
Corunna for Cuba, and the British steamer
Laxham. Both vessels sank. Forty.five of
the Gijou's passengers aud eleven of the Lax
hams crew had been landed st Corunna, It
was believed that the rest of the passengers
and crews were saved.
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TERRIFIC EXPLOSION.

Railroad Train Wrecked by Giant
POwder-Three Men Killed and Several
Injured.
DENVER, Col, July 23-A work train with forty
bridge hands was passing through Black Canon
this morning, when spark from the engine ignited
a box of giant powder, and terrific explosion fol-
lowed, killing John Lynch, John Morris and John
watson, bridge hands, and wounding several
others. The train was badly wrecked.
The Portland daily press., 1884-07-24

Let the national committee of the Democratic
party look first to Louisiana, Florida, South Caro-
lima and Mississippi. For years the Republicans
have claimed these States because majority of the
voters In them are negroes This year they will en-
deaYor 70 make their claim good. They mean mis-
chlet. They mean trouble. Their notion is that IL
they can, by any means induce the negro voters to
60 TO the polls Republican victory will be assured
IN every state IN which the negroes constitute the
majority Of the population. We do not concede
that any such result will follow full vote But
the negroes are very excitable easily Influenced by
Northern Republicans and might be inclined 70
mass their votes against those of the whites il the
whites fail to counteract the efforts Of the Northern
Republicans in this behalf.-Richmond Dispatch
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The New Cnmea

WASHINGTON, July 23.-Prof. Frisby, of the
Naval Observatory in this city, reports having
observed last night the comet discovered by
Prof. Barnard of Nashville, on the 10th inst.
He Gays he has no doubt it is a new comet, but
from its present movement thinks it will re-
main visible but short time, and will not be-
come visible to the naked eye.
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The New OrIeaus ExDo.;,ion

New ORLEANS, July 23.-The board of managers
of the World s Exposition has authorized Director
General Burke to notify the governors of all the
States and territories intending to make exhibits
that the first nstallment of $4,000 appropriated to
each by the board is ready for their orders.
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THE CIVIL SERVICE.
Rules for Hts Regulation and Imprcve-
ment Made by the President

ment Made by the President
WASHINGTON, July 23.-The President has
made the following special rules for regulation and
improvement of the executive civil service:
lst-The names of all persons who shall have sue
cessully pessed examination under the civil service
rules previous to July 16, 1884, may remain on
the register of persons eligible for appointment
Two years from the date of their respective registra
tlons unless sooner appointed.
2d-Appointments to $50 places in the pension
once provided to be filled by the act of July z,
1884, except so far as they may be filed by promo
lions must be separately appointed by the appoint
ing power in as near conformity to the second
section OF the act of january 16, 1888, as the
qualifications of the applicants will permit.
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Enthusiastic Flag Raisings in Dover,
NJ. NE

DOVER, N. a., July 23-Notwithstapdin
the Indictment weather, rousing Republican
flag raising occurred tonight, including an
enthusiastic rally at City Hall, at which ad-
dresses were made. Five large Blaine and
Logan flags were flung to the breeze.
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THE FLAMES.
ALoss of SIS. GOO nt Oxford r

ROSVVV
WORCESTER, Mass, July 23.-The saw mill of
Frank Wallace, Oxford. vas burned by an incendi-
airy IRE this morning. Loss $1,000; insured $500
ii Etna and 81, 3oO in the Lancashire
Az Darlington, N. H.-Loss So 900.
DOVER. N. H., July 23.-At an early hour this
morning the residence of Frank Dodge, at Locke's
Mills harrington, was destroyed by fire, with most
OF It's contents Loss $4,000: partly insured. Sup
$4,000 Loss Mt Dayton.
DAYTON, July 23.-John Dobbs' hay-rake works.
half dozen stables and six adjacent dwellings were
burned today. Loss $75, 900.
The Losses by the Lumber Fire at East
Saginaw, Mich.
EAST SAGINAW, Mich, July 23.-At midnight, a
fire in the lumber yard of Clark & Goddard. de-
stroyed 300, 900 feet of lumber and spread to the
yard of Backus & Binder; it burned 1 600 900 feet
of lumber belonging to that firm, 800 900 feet be-
longing to G. g. >; backus, 10000 feet belonging
to W. s. Green & Son, and ITO 900 feet belonging
to G: n. Selden Of Rome, N. Y. Judd & Clark lose
$4,000; Backus g. Binder, 81 900; G. & j. Backus
den $4,000. All were fully insured,
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ENOR SALE.-Two Beach Wagons at the old
h Jos. Russell shop Oak St. near Congress. Am
prepared to do all kinds of Carriage and Sleigh re-
pairing. GEO. B. MARCH. jy22-1
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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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FOR SALE.

VALUABLE City binding lots 5OxlOO it.
each at greatest bargains if sold at once
to close a Western interest; on NHeIlen, Stale,
High, Cumberland, Grant, sherman and
Portland Streets, opposite Deering Park,
sold singy to suit and at prices which will double
in four years; terms easy. Apply to
jy22d6w% BENZ. SHAW, 481a Exchange st.
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TO LET
10 let
For Bgent,
House for Sale or to Let.

A I Woodford's Corner on Lincoln street; fin
"A ished room; handy to horse cars. Enquire of
l.. j. PERKINS, 4S9 Congress street, Portland.
in11 diff
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Farm i'm GOrham for Sale.

gEIHE Timothy Blake Farm at West Gorham is
n offered for sale ON reasonable terms
The premises consist of about 40 acres of valuable
grass and pasture land, well adapted to dairying
purposes, and TWO WOOD LOTS, one containing
about 3d. the other 80 acres, well covered and easy
of access.
The buildings are dwelling house, barn and out
buildings, and all in comfortable condition. There
is an abundance of water on the premises,
For further particulars enquire OF Calvin G. Whit
ney,.on the premises, or
JOHN A. WATERMAN, Gorham.
Gorham, July 10, 1884. jy19eod&w3w
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DAKOTA'S STORM.
Summing Up the Damages-seven FATAL

ties Reported.
SIOUX FALLS, D. t., July 23.-Seven fatalities
have been reported in this county, caused by the
storm of Monday. Reports from Dell Rapids place
the damage in that village and surrounding sections
ct $lOo,o and at Valley Springs $4,000.
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WEST INDIES.

Uniform Export Duty ON Sugars from
Cuba.
HAVANA, July 23.-The Goceta publishes TODAY
decree dated Madrid, june 5, providing for uni
form export duty on sugars. Henceforth clayed,
centritugals and refined sugars will pay a duty of
one dollar per 100 kilogrammes and Muscoyadoss
molasses and Meladoes 80 cents per 100 kilo-
grammes.
The Portland daily press., 1884-07-24
Base Ball.

At Brooklyn-Btooklyn 10, Allegheny 4.
At Washington Washington z, Baltimore 6.
At Philadelphia-M Metropolitan 10, Athletic 3.
At Toledo-Louisville 1, Toledo 0.
At Columbus-Co Columbus 7 indianapolis O.
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Charles Elliott, native of Knox in this
State who strangled his wife in Boston, proves
to be member of very respectable Maine
family. The last definite information obtained
by the officers indicated that be had directed
his flight to New Hampshire, where he had
spent the Winter cutting ice; but it is sup
posed that be may have started to seek his
friends in Maine. The young man received a
good education, and few years ago received a
legacy of several Thousand dollars, which,
however, he soon squandered. He is spoken
OF as one who was extravagant and reckless.
rather than vicious, but those two Characters
tics, taken ia connection with his recent bad
associates, were sufficient to accomplish his
downfall
The Portland daily press., 1884-07-24

SHORES In the Thompson block Nos. III, 119
- 121 and 123 Middle street. a few d. Ors below
the post office; fitted suitable for wholesale or retail
business with light, finished, airy Easements Rent
reasonable. Inquire of H. E. THOMPSON, No. 164
Bracket street Portland Me. ianI4dtf
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1.-TWO nice rents in the Western part of the city:
L all modern Improvements. Apply at 40 Ex-
change street. jy8dtf
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During Saturdays shower, Mr. John Smart,s
house in Milton was struck by lightning, de-
molishing the chimney and otherwise damag-
ing the house. No one was injured during
the shower. Telegraph poles and trees in a
number OF places were struck by lightning. 1t
was one of the severest showers known for
years. The roads are badly washed and in
bad condition for travel.
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TO LET.


GEVEN good rooms down stairs, first white house
y on left hand side beyond behring's Bridge.
Inquire on the premises. jy10dtf
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TO LET.

. NICE Offices on 1st floor. Enquire 40 Elk
n CHANGE ST.
ly3 diff
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EyOR SALE-In Pownal, Maine, farm of 30
Il acres; land sandy loan; good buildings, good
sickness viii be sold very low. Apply to E. E. up
HAM & co., 4212 Exchange ST., Portland. jy8-4
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crush my neck like an egg-shsll."
"Oh, Jack!" poor Alice was white with
horror, and trembling like q Leaf.
"Yes, dear. said Jack, drawing her closer.
Z" I thought Of you, an felt mighty sorry fur
little Jack. Lur' knowsd how you loved
yer great, rough, ignorant-"
"Hush! please dont!" and Alices hand
was ON his lips
"Well, we'll, didn't have time to think
of much, fur felt the logs was ohokin' me,
an yet knowed something was keepin' 'em
about four inches apart What twas didn't
know till afterward. Ny arms was free
under, an tried to pull the logs apart, but
bless ye. they was million pound pressure.
an I nights we'll ha' tried to pull up tree,
an l began to give up, when I sec somethin'
fly through the air an light on log nigh
me, an heard Jim call out, Help! help!
He might as well ha' hollered for the stars
fur help a. holler to the fellers ON the shore,
fur they couldn't get to Us then. an I knowed
it. But it gave me hope to hear his voice 90
near by. was bothered, though, to know
how he came to be 20 near, fur just afore I
slipped, I see there was clean place nigh
thirty foot between us
"The boys said, afterward. that he jumped
q fifteen foot gnp. don't know but he did,
but never see no such things done. Any
way, he was there, an as soon as he landed
he was workin' like mad. He pried one log
out and got it across the end o tho one I'd
been on, and then he pried open the two
that held me, and got between em. Alice,
twas more'n emmy three men ON the riyer'd
do, but he did it oil alone. Jim an me was
friends--I reckon now we always will be.
"Well, as soon as he'd done this, 'twere
easy fur me to climb out, With a little help
from him, an was all right agaia-an' I'm
blamed IL didn't have ter steady Jim fur
two or three minutes, he was that weak.
"Twas easy enough after that ter reach
shore, when We come to the slack water,
above a dam. But afore left it looked
to see what 1t was that kept It just fur
enough from the other to save me-. And
Alice, it were an axe. Some feller had
struck his axe into that log and left it there.
Likely the log had turned over. and he had
lost it Anyway, there 1t was right close r.
where my neck was and the edge was gin I
knot, that was hard enough 4er keep il FROM
crushing right in"
''Jack, I want that axe, !" said Alace, loox-
ing up suddenly, and smiling through he,
tears.
II knowed you would, darling. and ]
brought it home for You. and the big logge,
went to the door, and brought in rust.
covered axe, which Alice took possession Of.
And to this day that rusty axe hangs on the
wall. just over Alices sewing machine.
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ON THIRTY DAYS TRIAI.

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will send DR. DYES CELEBRATED EL1CrRo-
VOLTAIC BELTS AND ELECTRIC APPLIANCE
on trial for thirty days to men (young Or
old] who are aeiicted with nervous dsbil-
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anteeing speedy and complete restoration Of
health and manly vigor. Address as above
N. B.--No risk u incurred, a. thirty aaya
trial il allowed.