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Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-09-02
Mining stocks.

SAN FRlScIsc1, Sept. 1.-Alta 23O,
Alpha l.65, Belcher 800. Best d Belcher
2 40. Bodle Con l50, Bullion 800, Chol-
lar $50, Con. Virginia 300, Crown Point
130, Gould d Curry 2.30, Hale & Nor
cross 3.45. Mexican 1.65, Mono 6Oc,
Ophir l.25. Potosi l.75, Savage 55, Sier-
"a Nevada / 90. Union Con l.25. Utah
lie. Yellow Jacket 80, California Zoe,
Mount Diablo 2.20, Eureka 2.30, Martin
White 800,
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-09-02
ARCHITECTS, ErC.

BOONE q MEEkER,
AFthiteeis and SuDsrintendents.
Once In YesierSLeary block. Front street
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-09-02

LONDON, Sept. 1.-Advioes from Ire
bi zond state that the Governor OF that
place arrested six emissaries Of the false
prophet, Hodsha Passan. These stated
that the prophet Was advancing upon
Trebizond with thousand men. The
Governor went forth TO meet them eut
Hodsha and his principal followers had
already been captured.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-09-02

Loxpox, Sept. The German ship
Marco Polo, Captain kliuk~nberg. from
Bremen for New York. struck rock on
Fair Isle, Scotland. and immediately
stove ia. Part OF the crew wsrs res
cued. bat most died from exhaustion.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-09-02

LoufsvrLLE. Sept. LA Virginia Mid
land train vas wrecked this forenoon
for robbery. The fireman saw . man
lump from the bushes, and pursued
him into tue woods. He fonnd bag
ia the bushes containing tools. With
which the rails bad been removed.
Ths wrscksrs are suspioiousd.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-09-02

HaMBuso, Sept. The merchants OF
this city engaged in trade With China
have decided 90 petition Prince Bis
m srck. asking him 90 use his infioence
with France 10 prevent blockade OF
aha treaty. poFts.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-09-02
Breath In India

LONDON. Sept. L-Anxiety for the
GROSS is increasing In India, on account
Of continued drouth.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-09-02

Out Of a total of 40 Chinese who quail
fled as bondsmen ia the United States
Circuit Court, and on whose qualifioa-
ton the suspected Chinese were per-
mitted to land. only five, it is stated,
can be found in the city.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-09-02

wApY HALYA (Egyptl, Sept I.-The
latest letter fro n, General Gordon bears
3 ats June 18th. and says that khartoum
can hold cut till the middle Of Noyem'
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-08-21
ARCTIC EXPLORATIONS.

What Secretary Markham has 20 Say of
the Greedy Expedition.
LONDON, Aug. 20.-Clement X. Markham, secre-
tary of the Royal Geographical society who served
in the Arctic expedition of 1850 in search of Sir
John Franklin has written letter apropos of the
recent charges made against the Greedy party. In
this he says 1.-THE accusation of murder and canni-
balism made against the Greedy party is disgrace
to An erican journals. Decency would have sug-
gested silence until Lieut.. Greedy had submitted his
report to the government. There may be a rem.
nant of truth in the charge and it is possible but
unlikely that the brave men in the last extremity
should have succumbed. DIR. Markham draws at
tention to the fact that similar cruel accusation
was made agains Sir John Franklin's expedition
and quotes the noble words of Admiral Sherard
Osborne who commanded one of the Franklin
search expeditions "Why attempt to lift the veil
with which an all merciful God has been pleased to
shut out from mortal ken the last sad hours of
brave men battling with famine and disease" Mr..
Markham continuing says: 'The American naval
departments should have controlled and been re-
sponsble for the expedition. The party should
have been left without depot ship Winuering
within accessible distance of them. The difficulty
OF navigating the channels north Of Smith Sound
was ignored and precautions were neglected, hence
the catastrophe for which there is excuse. Lit.
Greelys observatory work will form a valuable
supplement to the series of observations taken by
the ship discovery in 1875. The Greedy expedi-
ton will bear the test of a thorough scrutiny
The expedition was misake however in stating
that Cape Britannia was visible IRON Lincoln Bay
on the west side of Robson Channel. The real
Cape Britannia is invisible from Lincoln Bay, the
most distant visible land being Cape May and Mount
Hooker. The point which Messrs. Lockwood and
Bralnard reached was Cape May not Cape Britannia
and the next laud reached was Beaumont Island
with small island between IL and the main land OF
Britannia. Mr.. Markham thinks the highest lati-
tnde reached by the party was $50 5H. He APP
plauds the admirable zeal and devotion displayed
by Messrs. Lockwood and Brainard, and says: Zig
norance will use the disaster which overlook the
Greedy party to discourage future research, but
education will defeat Ignorance and polar research
will continue until the work has been completed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-08-21

MYSTIC, Conn.,, Aug. 20.-The 18th annual
meeting of the Connecticut Peace Society opened
to-day. One thousand are in attendance. The
presidents address was read by Zach Whipple A.
P. Love of Philadelphia chosen president.
Letters of sympathy were received from T. Dewitt
Talmage, Robert Collyer and others. The president
announced the postponement of the conference of
the association for codification of the law of 100
nations on account of quarantine regulations.
Rev. DR.. McMurly OF New York read Mr.. Blaines
description of war. He regarded as greater
sin than slavery intemperance but better to BOTH
Objections were made to Mr.. Blaine because he con-
cenrated his efforts while secretary of state for
months in securing an international conference.
For that reason lie supported Mr.. Blaine. He
cared nothing for other questions. He as arbi-
rationist was for this ISSUE international arbitra
ton, for international differences is the plank in
the Republican platform which refused by the
Democrats to the regret of Mr.. Hendricks. The
ropositon is to prepare for universal peace the
American continent preparatoryto greater con-
gress of nations.
The president suggested cablegram be sent to
the president of France and the Chinese govern
ment imploring them to prevent war between
France and China. Adjourned to $50.
At the opening of the afternoon session President
Love read paper 1.-THE practcability of inter-
national arbitration" Mr.. Deyo denounced the &C
ton of the government in appropriating money for
war and none for peace. Preside Love thought
the government was doing something for peace.
1t had an appropriation for South American
commission to promote peaceful relations with ma
tionalties in South America. Edward M. Davis
from a resolution that clergymen be requested to
preach one sermon year on the principles of the
Prince of Peace. He expressed delight with Blaine
for proposing a conference CT South American
States.
President Love referred to the application of arb
traiion to trades unions in Philadelphia, and
among the miners of Pennsylvania and also adyo-
Gated arbitration in schools and colleges.
At O'Clock the convention adjourned to Thurs
day morning, when over 1000 people are expected
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OLD ORCHARD BEACH.
What "a Press Reporter Discovers in Hi
Rambles.
OLD ORCHARD, Aug. 20.

OLD OhOdAhD, AuS. GO
More warm weather!
The ''wild waves" have been doing good work to-
day. judging from the large number that we saw
bathing.
This afternoon the children at the Ocean House
INDUCED in a bon-bon party. This is the second
childrens dancing party given at that popular no.
tel this season. and it was great success. At
$50, the grand march commenced and In tripped
the merry little ones until about twenty couples
were on the floor. They were all dressed pretty
and danced with splendid precision. After the
then came the grand ''snapp' and the bon-bons
were torn open and the little caps were donned,
and the merriment continued.
This evening the attraction was at the skating
rink, it being not only the event of the evening" but
also that of the season. The rink was crowded
with people and a large number put on the little
rollers, and dressed in the elegant costumes fur
nished by Curtis and Wells of Boston. 1t was
a grand sight to see the merry skaters attired in
their various costumes as they whrled in constant
circle around the rink. At nine O'Clock the Star
bicycle club of Lynn, entered the surface upon
various movements won universal applause from
the immense audience, and many were heard to re-
mark: II never had better time in my lifel'
A grand concert of vocal and instrumental music
with readings, embracing some of the best known
and most highly appreciated musical talent of Bos
ton is already on the taps for next week at the
DR.. G. f. Bliving of Worcester, arrived at the
Sea Shore House today.
A fence mas Deen DullJ In 'front.' OF the Advent
chapel near the camp-ground.
A party of about fifteen, arrived from Cornish at
the Central Park House today.
Prof. j. II. Burland president Of the Bank Note
Company of Montreal is making q little sojourn at
the Cleaves House.
A large number of the Biddeford Pool boarders
are arriving at Old Orchard to spend the rest of
their vacation.
Maine arrivals at the Camp Ellis House include
the following Miss A. M. Kimball Portland; Dr.
M. F. Marble and wife, Miss Lena, B. L. Brawn
Gardiner; William H. Riversmith, Saco; j. +.
Nourse, Biddeford.
j. NJ Shaw and wife of Keene, are stopping at
Linwood cottage.
Maine arrivals at the Gorham House are as fol-
lows P. H. WhItehouse, F. G. Stevens, James Con
ley, Portland; Mrs. e. X. Fogg Saco
Mrs W. L. Emmons and Lillian Tarbox of Saco
are at the Levitt House.
Rev. f. Pember, John E. Pember and Geo. F.
Peabody of Kennebunk, arrived at the Beach TO-
day.
j. P. Carter of Portland registers at the Old Orch
ard House.
MIR. W. R. Coristine, of the leading wholesale hat
and fur house Of James Coristine & Co., Montreal
is a guest at Hotel Fiske.
Mr.. M. S. Lonergan, a rising barrister of Mon
treal, is spending the season at the Old Orchard
House.
Judge Desnoyers, a distinguished Canadian from
Montreal is at the Ocean House.
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English Hack.

The White Mountain Echo gives the follow
ing sketch Of English Jack" a character
well known to visitors in the Crawford Notch,
whom he has often amused by swallowing
live frogs, for a consideration:
Judging from the number who weekly attended
his Sunday matinees Eu glsh Jack is losing none of
his popularity for crowd gather in his little cabin
in the Crawford Notch, to the mutual delight Of
themselves and their eccentric host, who has always
on hand assortment of stran st0r es md strang
er pets as well as a stock of refreshing, home
proved and nOn-exeellabe root beer.
The blouse that Jack Built" as the residence of
this recluse is popularity known, lies but few min
utes' walk from the Crawford House, several hun
dTed teOt up The mountain side and in the midst Of
a little clearing in the woods. Here surrounded
by his menagerie of pets and arsenal of firearms,
Jack passes the long, dark winter in Oh sir company
and protection.
From Jacks own story, his life appears an inter-
esting and. withal romantic enc, and he has seen
many strange adventures in his fifty years of
life. His real name is Alfred Nies, and when
young he was engaged to be married, but when he
returned from a sea voyage he found his afHaneed
any one since. Wandering from Yancouyer's Land
and China to this region, from the Indian seas TO
the Arctic Ocean; being wrecked on an island where
snakes, frogs and sauriaus formed his menu; and,
lighting the Chinese in war where he received sew
eral wounds, he settled down about decade ago on
this spot in the midst of some OF tue grandest seem
ery WaicE ever delighted the human eye.
Jack is employed by the Portland q Ogdensburg
Railroad in the capacity of watcher.
Such is one Of the notabilities of the Crawford
Notch whom it is the privilege OF this generation to
behold for themselves, and one, the place Of whom
when vacated, cannot be reflled. Jack appears 10
be something OF hunter considerable of q natural
ist, and good deal OF a Character
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-08-21
THE STATE CAMPAIGN.

RO"sing Demonstration ia SIxOwhegan,
The Somerset County Republican Conven-
ton was held in Skowhegan yesterday, and
nominated the following county officers: SEN
ator, S. A. Nye, Fairfield; Sheriff, Zsnas
Vaughan, New Portland; Clerk of Courts, L.
Fl. Webb, Skowhegan; County Attorney, j,
o. Bradbury, Hartland; Judge Of Probate,
Turner Boswell, Scion; Register OF Probate,
=. Ii. Goodwin, st. Adams; County Treasur-
er, A. o. Frederic, Norridgewock. A mass
meeting in the grove was addressed by j. c.
Burrows of Michigan, and Preston B. Plumb
of Kansas. Wednesday evening there were
addresses by Senator Hale, Representative
Milliken and j. V. M. Rich of New Hamp-
shire. There was also torchlight procession.
At O'Clock, special train with torchlight
companies from Hallowell, sAlsnsta and inter
mediate towns arrived. &fB was large
crowd in attendance, with brass bands from
Norridgewock, Scion, Canaan, and Fairfield
Notes.
The pTohibitory county convention in Lewis
ton yesterday, nominated these officers: SEN
ators Jacob Berry of Lewiston, N. +. Wood
bury of Auburn; County Attorney Oliver
La7erty, OF Auburn; Sheriff, Jordan Rand of
Lisbon; Register of Probate, A. K. P. Ed.
wards OF Lisbon; County Treasurer, S. N.
Chase of Turner,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-08-21
MAINE CROPS.
The Report for August-Present State of
Maine Farms.

The crop report for August contains the
following from the Maine state agent Of the
Agricultural Department at Washington:
The wet July has been favorable for all
growing crops, which are looking better than
usual at this time. Wheat, though not
cellent condition, the straw heavy and the
yield indicating a good crop. Corn ia some
what backward, but is improving rapidly.
Oats everywhere-of which large breadth
was sown-are looking much above the av-
erage. The straw IS heavy, we'll filled and free
from rust. The same is true of barley and
buckwheat; barley took the place of wheat to
a considerable extent on account of the la te
cool spring and wet fields, which prevented
the sowing of wheat. A less breadth of po-
tatoes was planted than last year, but the
condition of the crop at this date is above
the average. The condition of pasturage is
excellent. The pastures are as green as in
June, and fields that were moved early have
started up afIesh, giving promise of good
second crop of abundant fall feed.
Rain was quite general throughout the
month OF July, making the work of hayiDg
harder, giving the farmer extra work, but
upon the whole the crop has generally been
secured In fair condition. The yield cannot
be compared with that of 1888, which was an
extra heavy crop, but will fall over 20 per
cent below an average yield. The quality, on
account of rain, Is not as good as last year,
but will notlfall below an average. The present
prospect of the apple crop is fair. So far no
severe storms or high winds have prevailed to
injure the trees or fruit.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-08-21
GENERAL NEWS.

Archbishop Ryan was installed yesterday morning
as the head of the Roman Catholic See of Philade-
phia. The services were held in the Cathedral of
St. Peter and Paul,
In New York yesterday. Judge Bartlett granted
an attachment against the property of John
Dckerson the defaulting cashier of the Wall street
bank in suit brought by the bank for the recovery
of $4,000.
At Milton. five miles west of Chicago, one death
occurred which the physicians ascribe to cholera.
The neghboi hood is not in the usual line of travel
Agent Dyer of the Cheyenne and Arapahod In
dian agency informs the officials at the Indian of
fee in Washington that some of the Indians are
abusing the boys that have returned from the Car
Isle school.
Madame Patti has signed contract with Maple
son to sing in America the coming winter.
An adjourned convention of the Democrats of the
Fifth Congressional district at Kansas City, Mo-,
yesterday, nominated Alexander Graves. the pres
ent representative by reclamation. Wallace re-
mains in the field, consequently the Demcrots will
be divided
a Blaine and Logan club was formed in Ports
mouth, N. H. last night.
The thermometer registered 99o in the shade at
Alton Bay, N. H. yesterday, being the hottest day
OF the season.
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THE OLD WORLD.
News by Gable from Different
Countries.
The Cholera.


LONDON, Aug. 20.-An official inquiry into the
supposed cholera death at Birmingham shows that
it actually was case of cholera but English in its
origin. and not in any respect Asatic cholera. The
deceased was well sinker, and therefore gI9atly
exposed TO inhalation of noxious vapors and sewer
gases His death is not, therefore, cause for any
great alarm.
ToULoN. Aug. 20.-Two deaths have occurred
mere To-Day. There were several deaths at Sails
vile, four at Allioules and one at Sixfours.
PARIS, Aug. 20-During the twenty-four hours
ending Tonight the deaths from cholera in the de-
partments OF Southern France were Herault "a,
Gand 3, Aude z, Eastern Pyrenees 10.
France and China.
The Times Foo Chow dispatch says it is reported
there that an edict has been issued, ordering the
Viceroy of Younan to join his forces to those of
Lin Yung Loo and invade Tonquin.
PARIS, Aug. 20.-Orders have been sent to M.
Patenotre and Admiral Courbet directing them to
occupy the arsenal at Foo Chow if the French de-
mands are refused.
Arrest of French Officers Mt CobIentz n
Mistake.
CoBLENTZ, Aug. 20.-The two French officers ar
rested here while sketching the Notifications have
been released. Their arrest was mistake. They
were authorized to attend the manoeuyres of the
German army.
Death of "a Paris Painter and Sketcher.
PARIS, Aug. 20.-Leonice Petit, the painter and
sketcher, is dead.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-08-21
AMERICANS OUTRAGED.
Thirty of Them Captives in the
Wilds of Sumatra.
A CASE WHICH DEMANDS PROMPT
ACTION BY THE GOVERNMENT

LAKE PLEASANT, Mass Aug. 2O.-Capt. James
Moore of Rockville Centre, L. l., has received let
ter from his nephew, Leonard K Moore, prisoner
in Sumatra and concerning whose release Secretary
Frelinghuysen is taking an active interest. The
letter is Camp captive crew in the far
interior of Sumatra, May 20, 1884" and among
other things the letter says it has been six month
and II days since the crew landed on. the wild
Sumatralcoast and since that awful night the
captives have been taken all over the country and
now are in the far interior the foot of the Achen
mountains. The prisoners have had but little to
eat and are weak from lack of proper food. The
British man-ef-war Pegasus laid off the coast two
weeks and then landed 1900 men to release the
captives, but were repulsed. The letter concludes
as follows:
"Force of arms will never take us out of these
wds alive, and it is useless to think of trying to
escape. Our captain, second engineer and chief
cook were fortunate enough to get away before the
bombardment and since then two more have left us.
There are 20 of us remaining, all of whom very
weak and tar from being well. AS for myself am
very weak from want of proper food, but try to
keep up good spirits and hope for the best although
lind it very hard.
(Signed) L. K. MOORE,
Second Officer late Steamship Nisero.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-08-21
Polo and Roller skntipg.
FOREST cITYs Us. wooDFoRDs TONIGHT.

FOREST CITYs rs. wooDFoRDs TONIGHT.
Tonight the Forest Citys and Woodfords meet In
league game at Forest City rink The game
promises to DO of more interest than any that has
yet been played between the two clubs the Wood
fords having in Butler valuable addition 10 their
membership. They arc making strong fipht 10
secure game from the two leaders and each time
they come nearer to it.
NOTES.
Regular season complimentary tickets will not
be expected at the Bjou tomorrow night at the en-
combination.
- The Midgets drew another large crowd to Forest
City rink last night.
Inc star Bicycle Club however will probably be
az Forest City rink again next Saturday night
Inc games in the polo schedule 10 be PLAYED BY
the Sacos will be played exhibition games be-
tween the Old Orchards and Forest Citys, the first
one coming off next Friday at the Old Orchard
rink.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-08-21
NEW YORK.
American Bar Association.

SARATOGA, Aug. 20.-The seventh annual meet
ing of the American Bar Association convened here
prominent lawyers present are David D9dIey
Field, Charles A. Peabody and Hon. BENJAMIN F,
Wills of New York, Judge Greene and Hon. VIM. S.
Groesbeck of Ohio, Hon. G. c. Bonney of Chicago.
Hon. Luke P. Poland of Vermont, WIN. Allen But
Ter and j. f. Dillon of New York, Prof. s. E. Bald
win of New Haven, and others, The meeting was
called to order by Luke P. Poland at 1886 o'clock
when he introduced president Cortland Parker of
Newark, n. j., who delivered his annual address,
All the States we're represented except Colorado,
California and Nevada The meeting then adjourn
ed till evening.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-08-21
MAINE.

x Inappreciable.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-08-21
Western nHaino Bee-Keepers

The regular quarterly meeting of the Western
Maine Bee-Keepers' Association will be holden
with Mr.. j. A. Morton, at Bethel, Aug. 10th
and 9th
Opening session, Tuesday, Aug. Goth, al o'clock
p. m. Routine business. Reading of essays, dis
cussions, Presidents address, etc.
Wednesday, Aug. 9th. Misunderstanding Of
essays followed by discussions various interest
ing matters pertaining to Bookkeeping.
Afternoon session-Questions ana answers, dis.
cussions, closing business, etc.
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Ina Insolvency.

INA Insolvency.
Court of Insolvency for the County of Cumberland,
State of Maine. August 49, A. D. 1884.
In case of GEORGE R. BEAM Insolvent Debtor.
FKlHIS is to give notice that on the twelfth
Il day of August, A. D. 1884, Warrant in Insol-
vency was issued by Henry G. Peabody, Judge of
the Court of Insolvency for said County of Cumber-
land, against the estate of said
GEORGE R. BEAN, of Portland,
adiudged to be aninsolvent debtor on petition of
said debtor which petition filed the twelfth
day of August, A. D. 1884 to which date inter
est on claims is to be computed.
That the payment of any debts to or by said debt
or, and the transfer and delivery of any property
by him are forbidden by law.
That meeting Of the creditors of said debtor, to
prove their debts and choose one more assignees
of his estate will be held at court of insolvency to
be holden at Probate Court room in said Portland,
on the first day of September, A. D. 1884, at1ten
O'Clock in the forenoon.
Given under my hand the date first above writ
II. r. SARGENT,
Deputy Sheriff. as Messenger of the Court of Insol
Vency for said County of Cumberland.
aupl4&2l
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serious storm in the Ear West.

FARGO, OAK, Aug. 20.-An unusually heavy
shower fell on Monday and yesterday. There has
been no such fall of water for two years. 1t will
delay the harvest and may cause serious damage
BISMARCK, OAK. Aug 20.-It has rained stesdi-
heaviest rain of the season. ReUorts from the West
show that much damage has been done, At Bell
field 100 miles west of here the crops entirely
destroyed by hail and at Little Missouri it is report
ed that eleven miles of railroad track washed
out,