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The Portland daily press., 1884-06-16
DISTINGUISHED Nuntials.

The wedding of Mr.. Samuel Bowles, Of the
Springfield Republican. and Miss Elizabeth,
daughter of Hon. E. r. Hoar of Concord, took
place at the Unitarian church, Concord, Thurs
day evening. and was attended by the elite Of
Concord and Springfield, as well as by many
persons prominent in social life elsewhere.
The church was crowded. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Grindall Reynolds of Con-
cord, the former pastor of the church. Tho
best man was Mr.. f. 81. Gillett of New York.
The bridesmaids were Miss Ruth BoWles of
Springfield, the groom's sister, ana Miss Carrie
P. Wood of Concord, the fiancse of Mr.. Sher-
mau Hoar. The following gentlemen served
as ushers: Sherman Hoar of Concord, Rock
wood Hoar of Worcester. Dwight Bowles Of
Springfield, Prescott Evarts of New York,
Thomas M. Osborne of Auburn, N Y and
Daniel O. French of Concord. Following the
ceremony at the church, a reception was held
at the residence of the brides parents, the spa
cious parlors of which were crowded with
guests Among those present we're the follow
ing: Senator George #. Hoar aud Mrs. Hoar,
Hon. William M. Evarts and Mrs. Evarts,
Hon. Frank Bird of Walpole and Miss Louisa
M, Alcott of Concord
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L Lewiston-Bowdoins Is, Colbys Q.
The League Pennnnt.

The Bostous are now in the first position,
with the longest lead that any club has yet
held for that position this year, and are play
ing game that augurs we'll for their ability
to hold their own against all Corners. The
Providence nine are we'll up, and will contest
the first place very strongly with the cham
pions The New Yorks lost better oppor.
tuuity than they will again have for some
time to secure second position, and their loss Of
three games to the Philadelphia in one week
has been the greatest surprise of the season.
They have, Notwithstanding, been able to tie
Providence in the number of games won.
The Bisons are playing steady game, and,
with Brouthers restored to his old form, may
be depended upon to maintain their present
position, and draw we'll up to the leaders. The
Chicagos are close to the Buffalos but are
badly crippled by the loss of such players as
Gore and Burns. The Philadelphia have
completed the most successful week Of their
season by humbling the Gothamites, and have
passed the Clevelands. With the advent Of
the week OF hand, the Eastern clubs make
their first Western tour, and desperate effort
will be made to lower the status of tho leaders.
The Bostons and Providence never left their
homes In better condition, and ought to give
an excellent account Of themselves while
away.
That the contest for every position is close
and exciting, may be seen upon an examine
tion Of the table:
The Portland daily press., 1884-06-16
GENERAL NEWS.

President Arthur attended the graduating exer-
cises at West Point, Saturday
Capt. Robert W. Andrews of Sumpter, S. c., the
Boston, arrived at New Haven, Conn.,, Saturday
morning. He declared that, notwithstanding his
90 years he feels fully fresh as when he started
seven weeks ago. He averages % miles walking
each day. He says he has been received with the
utmost kin ness throughout his journey.
During thunder storm in Lykens, Pa, Saturday,
apple tree, were killed by lightning The mother
and another woman were also knocked down, but
not dangerously burned.
Richard Walker of Butler. Pa, was killed yes
terday and his fatally injured by the bursting
of boiler.
Sexton, the billiardist, was thrown form car
rage yesterday his left arm broken In two places,
and he also suffered severe scalp wound.
The corner stone of the new st. Anne's church in
Worcester, Mass, laid yesterday in the presence
of $4,000 people.
Lane & Jennings Oil works at Greenpoint, L. l.,
were damaged $4,000 by fire yesterday.
President Arthur, Saturday, signed the extradi-
ton paper for John G. Emo, on the charge of forg
cry and detective at once started for Canada to
bring him to New York.
james Saxe brother of the poet John G, SAKE,
died in St Adams, Vt, yesterday after a long ILL
ness. aged about go. He was a prominent Demo
GRAFT and of the Oldest merchants in that village
A frost Saturday night in various localities
around Sandwich, Mass, totally ruined the pros
pects of cranberry crop and badly affected the po
tato and other vines.
The Portland daily press., 1884-06-16
STAR ROUTES.
Continuation Of N erricIs's Testimony.

WASHINGTON, June 14.-Richard I. Merrick
continued his testimony to-day before the Star
Route investigating committee. Witness stated
that he had promised to refrain from prosecuting
Price in connection with the Corpus Christi and San
Antonio route providing Price would disclose the
connection of Kellogg and Brady with that route.
Price made statement which witness considered
sufficient to prove Kellogg guilty. Ksr entertained
similar opinion, but Colonel Bliss dissented
decidedly.
Merrick continued: ION one or two occasions
Bliss said that if had Dorsey out of the case we
could easily convict the rest. know Col. Bliss
bore close political relations and it is thought per-
sonal relations with Dorsey. Col Bliss, who was
present, referred to Ker's testimony, in which be
said that counsel for defence during the trial read
a newspaper interview with Bliss, in which be was
credited with saying that the Dorsey case was a
weak one. He also read from the record of the
trial to prove that such interview was read in
court. | propose to meet those making it and put
in testimony some letters that some people have
forgotten have ever been written"
The committee decided to hear the letters next
Wednesday, and to listen to any further testimony
that Bliss desires to give.
The Portland daily press., 1884-06-16
Woman and Her Work.

Mrs. PaTan Stevens has the plan ready for q
hotel on Twenty-eighth street, N. Y.
Most of the flowers given to Mile. Nevada
are sent to tae hospitals.
Bertha Won Hillern, the pedestrian and ar
fist, is now writing for the press.
Miss Rosina Emmett, the New York artist,
is descen ded from the Irish patriot, Robert
Emmett
A society journal says the clever men in
New York society are far Uutnumbered by the
clever women.
Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett will COM
plets a new book this summer She will
spend the season in Lynn, Mass.
Mrs. Bayard Taylor purposes to visit Europe
to give her daughter the advantages of Robert
Herkomer's art tuition.
The pulpit Of Rev S. s. Hunting, at Des
Moines, will be supplied during his summer
vacation by Rev. Mary II. Graves who is tai
ented and winning.
''Spe ranzap' the fictitious name of LADY,
Wilde, is about to pablsh book entitled
"Drift wood from Scandinavia" 1t is a re-
citIl of her experiences while on a northern
tour with her husband, Sir William Wilde.
Mrs. James Potter of New York has net
ted over $4,000 for benevolent organizations,
by participating in amateur theatrical per-
formances during the winter.
Marriage is a lottery in which men stake
So says Madame de Rieux, seeming not to re-
alize that liberty and happiness as here made
use OF, are synonymous terms
"Whst shall we do with our men?" is to be
the subject Of a lecture which the English
novelist, Miss Florence Maryatt, will deliver
in America. This is not the most trying prob
lem to the American mind
Patents Tor wagon seat and an improved
carriage step have been applied for by the in
ventor, Mrs. A. B, Watts, OF Newton, Mass,
who years ago invented and patented a travel.
ing trunk. Mrs. Watts is a skilled inveI tor,
an Intelligent lady and model housekeeper
and farmer.
Adalina Patti is said to have worked a crazy
quilt while on her LATEST American tour. 1t ia
composed OF plush and velvet, Is six feet
square, and after she has lined it with swans
down it is to be disposed of by ratiis at swell
charity fair.
Mrs. Herbert is preparing report for the
next woman's congress on Women in jour.
nslism," with view to establishing a nation
al journalistic commIttse, or bureau, whereby
all women connected with the press can be
kept Informed of educational, philanthropic
temperance and suffrage me- tings and move
msntl, and can work to pettsr advantage for
the general interests Of women
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Improvement. of State Buildings.

Quite extensive Improvements are being
made to the interior Of the State House. The
Secretary of States Office has been newly car
peted, painted, and its heating apparatus
changed so as to make the room more convent
emit, and changes have been made in the rotun-
da SO that it can be warmed from the engine
room. There has always been defect in tbs
heating arrangements of The building, but by
these changes it is expected the end of the
building in which the Secretary of States and
Attorney Generals offices are located will be
rendered more comfortable in the winter, with
no additional expense. A new room has also
been made in the basement beneath the Adju-
tant Generals office, which is as pleasant as
any in the builping.
The new brick pavilion at the insane hospi-
tai Is fast approaching completion, and adds a
great deal to the appearance of the pile Of
buildings
The Portland daily press., 1884-06-16
OUR CANDIDATES.
MIR. Blaine Passes a Busy Week His
Future PIaRs-Gen. Logan Coming

AbAaAMO GAsscs u 8usy W6eK-EkAs
Failure PIaRs-Gen. Logan Coming
East.
AUGUSTA, June 14.--A week has now elapsed
since Mr. Blaine received the nomination for the
Presidency, and it is safe to say 1t has been the
busiest week of his life. Every one Of his waking
hours has been occupied either by reading kilograms
and letters debating replies, attending upon polit
ical callers and aiding biographers in gathering
material for their books. The number Of book
makers has been about as many as the number of
political advisers he has received and said
to be on their way from the west. Next week Gen.
Logan will probably be here and will spend several
days, or till after the committee comes to officially
notify Mr.. Blaine of his nomination by thes conyen-
ton. 1t is also announced that Gen. Logan will
spend the summer at Bar Harbor, in which event
we shall probably see good deal Of him. as he will
undoubtedly be one of MF. Blaines advisers during
the campaign. Alter the political battle is fairly
opened Logan will take the stump, the same as
Wheeler did during the Hayes and Tilden cam
paign.
Next week Mr.. Blaine will have his private secre-
tary, Sherman, here to aid him, after which Wolker
Blaine will make brief trip to Washington, return
ing soon he settle his business, to remein
the secretary of his father during the summer and
fall 1t is expected when the committee arrives
next Saturday there will be another demonstration
similar to the accorded the Californians this
week. Senator Mcclure of California is here to-
night, but will leave for Boston tomorrow night.
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THE FLAMES.
The Yates House and Other Build
ings at Biddeford Pool in Ruins.
TOTAL Loss s2s, 600; INSURANCE
S15,SOO.

BIDDEFoRD, June 15.-About one O'Clock this
morning most disastrous fire broke out at Bidde-
ford Pool in the Yates House, which with the bill
lard hall of Tristram Goldthwait Jr store of Mel
vile Mcbride and the dwelling house of Isaac Bick-
ford were completely consumed The Yates House
was worth about $40 900 and extensive repairs had
been made this year and preparations made for
busy season, a large number of rooms being al
ready engaged. There was an insurance upon the
building and contents of s12 900. Nothing
was saved, piano which was removed being snbse-
quently burned. The Goldthwait building and con-
tents were valued at So 500 and insured for 81 $50
1t was beside the billiard hall, occupied by Mr..
Goldthwait as dwelling house. Nothing was
saved. The Mcbride building was valued at 81 300
and beside the post Office was occupied by George
Hussey as general store. His stock was valued at
$2,100 and insured for $500. Mr.. Bickford's house
was valued at So, 500; insured for 81 800 and like
the others, nothing was saved from It, The cause
of the fire is unknown, but it spread with fearful
rapidity. Mr. Bickford, who is over ninety years
of age is Frustrated by the loss and excitement.
The Portland daily press., 1884-06-16
SPORTING.
Temperament of the Hamn H0smer Race
To be Rowed Tomorrow.

POstpOnement of the Hamm HOsmer Race
To be Rowed Tomorrow.
BOSTON, June 14.-A large crowd had assembled
at Point of Pines this afternoon to witness the boat
race between Hamm and Hosmer. The wind had
blown from the east all day, and this meant chop
Ply water on the Point of Pines course. Neverthe-
less subsiding wind and bright sunlight brought a
Thousand people to the spot. The race was adver-
tlsed to be called at 4.30 but the water was so bad
that the referee did not feel warranted in calling
the men together before 5.3O At this hour he sig
nailed the Oarsmen and informed them that the ar
tices of agreement called for water. The water by
this time had gone down SO much that eel grass was
prominent about the stake boat, and would un-
doubtedly intefere with sculling. Referee Rankee
left 1t with the men themselves whether not they
should row. Hamm voted decided negative but
Hosmer decided to contest the race under any dis
advantages. The matter, however, was finally set
tied between Hosmers hackers and the referee and
m
The Portland daily press., 1884-06-16
THE FRIENDS.
Their Yearly RTeeting a, Newper

Their Yearly Meeting at Newport, II. Il.
PROVIDENCE, r. l., June lathe New England
yearly meeting Of Friends was continued at New
port today with larger attendance than hereto
fore. The Fairfield quarterly meeting was author
lied to change the place of their second monthly
meeting from Manchester to Winthrop The report
of the Friends school, Providence, was received
The average attendance Is "a boys and 81 girls.
gift Of $3.50 from unknown source was 40
knowledged. 1t was reported that since the last
yearly meeting the use of tools for work on wood
and iron has been successfully introduced The in
come last year was $49, AS .O1; the expenses $780,
574.19; loss 81 ,093.l8, which was In ,nsequence
of the State assessing about 81, 900 in taxes The
committee in charge Of the school last year was
continued. letter was received from the Hope
Grove Seminary Association in Maine, offering to
transfer the care and direction of the institution
and ali the funds andt roperty thereof to the-New
England yearly meeting. The value is about s10.-
Ou0. This question was referred to committee,
also the question of whether the funds of the
Friends School, Providence, should be transferred
to Maine, where the burdens of taxation are not
put upon them. serious disposition was mani
tested to transfer the school il no relief could be
obtained
The Portland daily press., 1884-06-16
FORTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS-.
HOUSE.
WASHINGTON. June 1.

WARRINGTON June II.
Immediately after the reading OF the journal, the
House resumed consideration of the amendments
in dispute between the two Houses upon the post
Office bill. The pending amendment was that in
corporated by the Senate, appropriating $185,00o
for special mail facilities trunk lines.
Mr.. Horr of Michigan moved that the House
recede from its disagreement to the amendment
and agree to the same with an amendment in
creasing the appropriation to $270,00O. Mr.. Horr
stated that $l35, 900 was the exact amount now
expended for the fast mail service The conference
committee had agreed that if the item were to be
retained in the BILL the appropriation should be in
creased. All money now given for this service was
expended between Washington and Pensacola and
increased appropriation would permit of the
service being put on the road from Baltimore to
Hagerstown, Maryland.
Mr.. Horr's motion was agreed to, yeas 1876 nav S
81. Mr. Horn moved that the House concur in the
remaining amendment increasing from 81 ,000, 900
to $43 100000 appropriations for railroad post
Office clerks. Lost 81 to H. and on motion of Mr..
Townshend the House further insisted on its dis
agreement to the amendment.
MIR hopkins of Pennsylvania, from the COM
mittee public buildings reported that the charges
of corruption in connection with the selection of tho
site for building at Brooklyn, N. " had not been
sustained
The House then took up the bill requiring the
Pacific railroad companies to pay the cost of con-
veyiDg, surveying and selecting lands granted to
and earned by those companies. Pending discus
sion the House adjourned.
The Portland daily press., 1884-06-16

TAMMANY'S PROTEST.
Fierce Speeches at Committee
Meeting.
GOV. CLEVELAND PRONOUNCED
UNFIT FOR PRESIDENT.

NEW YORK, June 15.-The Tammany committee
on organization held special meeting tonight.
John Kelly presided. Kelly made an earnest speech
setting forth the wrongs endured by Tammany at
the State Convention, and resolutions adopted
demanding proper recognition of the Tammany
delegates.
Senator Grady followed in fierce speech MAX
ing an indirect attack upon Gov. Cleveland He
said that it would be death, not only to Tammany
Hall but to the Democratic party to place such a
man in the White House, and it would be better for
the party to be kept out of Washington for "a
years longer than to have four years of Democratic
administration with a President who would do as
much for the Republican party as he would for the
Democratic party. Gradys remarks were well un-
derstood, and were received with hearty cheers
The Portland daily press., 1884-06-16
BLAINE AND LOGAN.
Enthusiastic Ratification Meeting
IN Chicago.
TENDENCY OF THE INDEPENDENT
MOVEMENT CLEARL Destined.

CHICAGO, June 14.-The Republican ratification
meeting tonight was largely attended and con-
siderable enthusiasm was manifested. The crowd
IN the hall numbered between 1000 and 5000.
On the platform were about 200 e-presidents,
among whom were Joseph Medill, e. B. Wash
burne, John Wentworth, q. B. Farwell, and others.
Senator Gilbert in the course of his speech said
that he had attended the National Convention in
the interest of Edmunds, but at the same time he
was prepared to abide by the will of the majority
which was clearly for Blaine. All the speakers
touched upon the attempt to inaugurate an iRde-
effect would be to rouse the full strength of the
party. which had desired and had succeeded in
placing in nomination the man of its choice.
Congratulations to MIR. Blasne.
BosToN, June 14.-The Norfolk Club tonight
upon his nomination.
The Portland daily press., 1884-06-16
The Reform schesI,

The committee of the Executive Council on
the Reform School visited that institution
Wednesday and examined the working of the
mechanical department. Since their last visit
the machinery ordered has been purchased and
set up ready for work and is expected to prove
valuable ally in exciting the boys to learn
enough of the carpenters trade to be enabled
on leaving the institution to obtain honest
work at living prices. The boys appear anxious
to improve their rank enough to be admitted
to its mechanical departmant
The Portland daily press., 1884-06-16
ALABAMA CLAIMS.
No More Cases TO be Heard Till After the
Summer Vacation.

NO more eases 10 De kkcaru 1Ht After the
Summer Vacation.
WASHINGTON, D. c., June 14.-The court of COM
missioners of Alabama claims have announced that
they will hear no more cases before adjournment
for the summer vacation in order that they may
devote all the remainder Of their time up to July
In bringing up the business already before them,
and for this purpose they will continue to sit from
day to day to announce judgments Eighteen hun
dred and seventy cases had been argued and sub
mitted up to date, and judgments have been rem
dered in 1754 Of these cases, for an aggregate
amount of S4.960.o00, against ,230 900 claimed.
Counsel for the Uuited States have prepared du-
murrers and motions to dismiss, returnable on
Thursday next in 125 of the nrst-class turn
ing upon points already covered by rulings of the
0n When these Eases are d of ~ sor
will have the facts before 1t upon which to decide
whether it is proper to certify for payment at this
time the judgments of FIRST class thus far rendered
it is authorized do by the act recently passed
whenever it shall be satisfied that the fund will be
sufficient to pay all the judgments of the first class
and interest in full.
The Portland daily press., 1884-06-16
BACCALAUREATES.
College of New Eersax.

CoiteSe OF new Jersey.
PRINCETON. N j. June 15.-Commencement ex-
ercises at the College of New Jersey were begun to-
day, Dr. McCash preaching the baccalaureate SER
mon from the text, behold there came wise men
from the East
Brown University.
PROVIDENCE, R. J., June 15.--The baecalaureate
sermon incidental to the commencement exercises
Of Brown University vas delivered this evening in
the First Baptist church, from the text found in 1
Timothy vi. -, Fight the good fight of faith"
There vas large audience present
Harvard College.
BOSTON, June 15.--Rev. Phillips Brooks deliver
ed the baccalaureats sermon before the Harvard
seniors In Appleton Chapel, Cambridge today. His
text was taken from John xviii. 81 ,"ro this end
was born, and for this cause came into the
world that should bear witness unto the truth"
Smith College.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass, June 15.-The text of Pres
ident Seelye at Smith College baccalaureate, at
Northampton this afternoon, was 'rWortLy is the
lamb that was slain to receive power and riches and
wisdom and strength and glory and blessing.
The Portland daily press., 1884-06-16
FINANCIAL.
rhe nliddIeten FaiIure.

WASHINGTON, June i4.-D. W. Middleton, of
the suspended banking house of Middleton SEQ, had
published card, in which he pronounces false as
language can make it" the statement printed in
the Star last evening relative to the misappropria-
ton of funds aud securities which had been en-
trusted to the firm. He says: I'VE have lost a
great deal in bad investments and mistaken judg-
ments alone, which, as far as know, plains all
Ny immediate family are next to the heaviest
losers which certainly will.show the truth of the
statement to my individual cause of the failure"
The Portland daily press., 1884-06-16
THE MAINE STATE PRESS.
MAINE.
visi, Of lhe Prison inspectors.

Visit Of the Prison Inspectors.
THoNIAsToN, June 14.-The inspectors made
their quarterly visit to the State prison today.
Dropped Dead.
George Savage, aged 65, stone cutter,
dropped dead this morning.
Drowned by Capsizing of a Boat.
CALAIS June 15.-James Christie, aged
about 81, and Dennis Casey, about % years,
we're drowned in the river, seven miles below
this city, this afternoon They were in sail
boat with companion, about mile from
shore, when the boat was struck by a squat
aud upset The third occupant was saved.
Christie leaves family.
The Portland daily press., 1884-06-16
NEW YORK.
A Sudden Death.

NEW YORK, June 15.-Rev. Alexander j. Baird
D. D., OF Nashville, Tenn, died suddenly today at
the Park Avenue Hotel. as he was passing through
the city on his way to attend the meeting OF the
Presbyterian Alliance in Ireland. DR.. Baird was
berland Presbyterian eAereh.
The Portland daily press., 1884-06-16
BASE hall.


Games i'm This Vicinity.
The following games were played In this
vicinity on Saturday;
Westbrook Seminary 10, Webb s. Cushing o.
Comets "a, Actives a.
KnOckabouts 8 Quicksteps 3.
Young Dirigos Is, Young Greenleafs IL.
Young Mystics Is. Young Fayorites IL.
Emeralds 10, Portlands 10.
Atlan'ies 8, Cumberland Reds o.
43.
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Other Cannes.
At Boston-HarvardS IA. Dartmouths 2.
Notes.
Manager Mahoney of the Oirigos has effect
ed six years lease of the circus ground on
the Desiring road for a base ball ground. The
field will be enclosed and fitted up in per-
manent and first-class manner