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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-08-07

The managers and employees of the Forest
City Steamboat Company are winning lots of
friends through the courtesy and attention
shown the patrons of the line. The PRESS
learns Of an act of especial kindness in behalf
OF some half dozen summer sojourners on Cape
Elizabeth on Tuesday evening The party had
gone down to Peaks Island, to see Miss Hattie
Harvey, the champion skater, under the i'm :
preston that steamer would leave for the
Cape after the exhibition. But there was no
boat, Of course, Tuesday night not being one
upon which this trip is made, and the young
people had before them the prospect OF long
walk via Portland bridge, or row across the
harbor against fresh southwest wind after
IL p. m. Capt. Willard, however, got word of
the case, and with characteristic kindness
placed special steamer at the disposal of the
party and sent them rejoicing to the Ferry
LANDING
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ATHLETIC SPORTS.
Base Ball.


SHOE AND LEATHER CLUB TO-DAY.
This afternoon the Shoe and Leather Club will be
here and play the Portlands at O'Clock. From
what learn of this club they are fully equal to
the j. l.. hitting club, and the Portlands have rot
to work hard to defeat them. 1t will no doubt be
a fue game, and one well worth witnessing. Admis-
sion aud reserved seat tickets can be obtained at
Guppy's after O'Clock this morning. Fish and
Callahan will probably be the battery.
NOTES.
The Lawrence clut defeated the Biddefords yes
terday at Biddeford ! 5 to 3. The Lawrence will
play the Citizens today.
The scorers at the games would be greatly ac-
commodated il Manager Burnham would provide a
table for them to score on and it would make their
work much easier.
The Young beers have become the Young Green
woods.
The Rattlers of Portland beat the Aetnas Of Sac
carappa by score of 81 to Is at Saccarappa yes
day. Dan Scanlon of Portland was the umpire.
petition is in circulation asking Manager Burn
ham to have the games begin at 8 80. He thinks
the days are growing shorter. Yes, and the games
are growing longer.-Advertiser.
If the games are growing longer, what is the idea
of commencing them at a later hour than O'Clock.
We should thick that 2.3O O'Clock would be a mote
reasonable hour than 800 There is an average at
tendance of between 500 and 600 people at tho
games, and unless majority of that number can be
obtained 10 sign petition for a change Of time IL
would seem as if the minority should let the major
ity rule.
The report of the Citizens-P Portland game In the
Biddeford journal. is one of the most untrathful
we ever read. The person who wrote it must have
deliberately stated what he knew was untrue. Fos-
ter not slruek by Barnes, but Foster stood d.
rectly the line, and it was right for Barnes to
come right down the line If he went three feet out
side of IL he wou Id have been out. Foster had no
business on the line; his place should have been
at one side of it. and il he knows anything about
base ball he must admit it.
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PRICE THREE CENTS.

grateful because not rendered in a partisan
spirit or for partisan advantages.
For the business men Of Portland l have
from personal knowledge always entertained
higher standard of mercantile honor been
maintained, more stainless commercial credit
upheld, than in your beautiful city, and the
prosperity you enjoy is the legitimate fruit OF
comprehensive intelligence, of honorable in
dustry, of courageous enterprise.
Though never citizen of Portland, was
resident among you for nearly three years, be-
ginning in 1857 and ending in 1859. During
that time was editor OF the Daily AdYertiser'
and was in constant intercourse with the ousl-
ness and professional men OF the city. recall
no pleasanter period, and in a wide sense
no more profitable period in my life. A quar-
ter OF century has since elapsed, marked
with events of worldwide importance, bat the
flight Of years has not dimmed my impression
Of the friendships thea formed, nor OF the
great kindness L then received in Portland.
Were [ to.recall the long list OF eminent men
of both psrties-now no more-whom was
then permitted to number among my friends,
time would fail me, and this large assenblage,
called for friendly gresting 81 the living, would
be turned to eulogy OF the dead. The highest
praise that is bestowed on this acting genera
tion-none higher could be giyen-is that they
are worthy to succeed the Fessendens, the
Shepleys, lthe Browns, the Littles, and that
great host of able aud upright men, whose
nNAhOo auN WhOoo OaAOCAo arc hAO AAAo HAoAJ VI
Portland.
AT the conclusion Of Mr.. Blaine's remarks,
the band played selection, in which they In
troduced their favorite campaign verse, which
met with much favor from the audience. 1t
reads:
"Here's to Blaine, our noble chieftain,
For he is the peoples choice;
Let us rally round his standard
Helping him with vote and voice.
The stage was then cleared Of the greater
part of the settees, aid Mr. Reed invited all Of
the audience who so desired to stop on the plat
form and shake hands with Mr.. Blaine. The in
yitation was accepted By large number, and
Mr.. Blaine was kept busy shaking hands until
nearly half-past nine. Carriages were then
taken to the Falmouth, where nothing of pub
lie interest occurred. Mr.. Blaine starts today
at O'Clock for Old Orchard
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GENERAL NEWS.

At the Woonsocket, R. l., water works at noon
yesterday Theodore Mowrey, painter, deliberately
shot Elmer E. Mowrey. an omploye of the works.
with shot gun. He then fired bullet into his
own brain. They will both die. The cause was an
old quarrel over horse trade.
At meeting of the board Of aldermen of New
York city the committee on finance reported that
the assessed valuations of real and personal estate
subject to taxation within that city amounted
to 81 1888, 298, 343. an increase Of SOL 1921, l79
over 1888.
Lieut.. Greedy has named Thursday, August 14ths
as the date OF the proposed reception at his home
in Newburyport, Mass.
The Republicans of Suncook, N. H., and vicinity
threw large Blaine and Logan flag to the breeze
last night. Speeches were made by D. A. TagSart
of Manchester; j. M. Cochran of Southbridge NJ
L. Gaillen of Manchester, and j. H. GalliDger of
Concord. A. N. Osgood presided
Gov. Cleveland's letter of acceptance will not be
issued before the latter port of next week.
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The Grand Army Encampmsn,.

The Council of Administration of the Grand
Army of Maine met at the Falmouth Hotel
last evening and completed arrangements for
the semi-annual encampment at Old Orchard
today. There were present Department Com
mander B. Williams of Rockland Comrade
George NJ Seider, Portland; Comrade
W. T. Eustis, Auburn; Comrade join F.
Lamb, Livermore Falls; Comrade George
M. Fletcher, Bangor; Comrade E. A.
Preble, Bath.
The invited guests will pressed today on a
special train, via the Boston and Maine, to
Old Orchard at 9.05 o'clock. The reception
will take placed at II a. IN. at the Old Orchard
House. An invitation was extended to Mrl
George B. Mcclellan to be present and the
following reply received:
BAR HARBoR Aug. 5.
Gen. E. n. PTeble
Regret sincerely that engagements prevent ac-
ceptiDg. Give my cordial good wishes to my
Maine Comrades.
GEO. b. MCCLELLAN.
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ON A3SAND BAR.
The Amsterdam Wrecked Near
Sable Island.
ONLY THREE LIVES LOST.

HALIFAX, n. s., Aug. 6.-Ihe government
steamer Newfeld arrived tonight from Sable Island
with $50 passengers and members of the crew of
the steamer Amsterdam which was wrecked last
Wednesday night on a sand bar o miles from that
island while on the passage from Amsterdam for
New York; The only officer who came up from the
wreck BY the Eewfeld was the third mate From
him and the passengers the story of tthe disaster
was elected The Amsterdam left Amsterdam
July 18th with BIZ steersge and IL cabin passen.
gers and crew of "a. The weather was unusually
foggy fol- the season, during the run across there
being only two clear days, at 9.45 O'Clock
ship suddenly grounded on an unseen bar. Finally
all on board were crowded into six small crafts
which were headed for the shore. The first boat
second one, however, was swamped lust as it was
about grounding safely, and three men
named Dix, and fireman belonging
to the steamer were drowned, but the rest were
picked up by the other boats or dragged ashore
The shipwrecked people suffered much after they
landed from lack of food.
The Amsterdam was owned by the Netherland-
American Steam Navigation Co., and was built five
years ago at Dumbarton. Her registered tonnage
was 20O5, and gross tonnage 5000. She was 3Il
feet long, 30 feet BREADTH and depth Of hold 311a
feet.
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uIARTHA,s GROVE.
Second Day of the Temperance Camp.
meeting.
MAEruA,s GROVE. August G.

MARTHA's GROVE, August 6.
The second day Of the convention has been
favored with charming weather. The audience has
been larger and the interest well sustained.
The morning exercises were opened with q short
praise exercise. Miss Parsons presided al the organ
Rev. Mr.. Barbour offered prayer. Rev. j. Collins
put the audience IN good humor by a short i'm
promptu address.
Rev. W. :. Mcintyre president of the State
Alliance, made convincing argument in favor OF
the amendment
The afternoon session opened with the usual SER
vice OF song, and prayer by Rev. W. +. Bragdon.
heV. .. L. tracey of Chelsea, Mass, was the
ehleI speaker Of the afternoon The speaker COM
pared coming from Massachusetts to Maine to make
CASTLE"
Rev. j. A. Corey of Fairfield illustrated with
/, DR.. Dorchester's colored chart the comparative
cost direct and indirect of the liquor traffic of the
United States. The netarious traffic was declared
to be promoter of crime, foe 10 home, school
and church. The purpose of prohibition Is the
humiliation Of the liquor traffic.
Mr. Corey was followed by Mrs. Gracey who weS
introduced by Rev. O. j. clark ia a graceful
speech, highly complimentary to the aid of woman
in the temperance work. An eloquent Womanly
appeal was made by Mrs. Gracey for the women OF
this State to lay aside all prejudice and do what
ever they are able to advance the sacred cause of
temperance in the State and nation.
preside
MIR. F. A. Bent and Mrs. NJ. "A. Bent, coruetists,
assist in the music.
Addresses viii be made by Mrs. Stevens Of Cali.
tornia, Miss Kimbal of Chicago, Mrs. Wells OF In
diana and others.
Previous to the arrival Of the speakers at IL a.
M, Mrs Stickney will conduct q childrens meeting.
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STATE CAMPAIGN.
Eve Blaine FIngs Raised as Old Orchard

Two Blaine and Logan flags were raised in
Alfred, Tuesday evening, by the Republicans.
The crowd was SO large and enthusiastic that
it seemed like mass meeting. Ringing
speeches were made by Hon. Rufus P. Tapley,
Hon. Nathaniel Hobbs, Col. Fl. 81. Burbank,
and Moses A. Stafford, ESQ. COL Burbank,
who suffered in rebel prisons seven months,
very touchingiy related the feelings of our
prisoners when they beheld again the starry
flag, borne by Sherman's army, in the ''march
to the sea-" and how he saw there for the first
time, cur gallant soldier, Gen. John A. Logan
The Sanford band gave good music, as they al
ways do, only it is usually little better at Re-
publican flag raisings than on other occasions
1t was grand good Blaine and Logan, Robbie
and Reed rally. 49,
Hancock County Republican Convention.
The Hancock County Republican Conven-
tion was held in Ellsworth, Wednesday. The
following nominations were made: For Sena-
tors, Guy W. Macallister and Oliver P. Brag-
don; Clerk of Courts, 81. B. Saunders; Judge
of Probate, Parker Tuck; Register of Probate,
@. P. Dorr; Treasurer, w. o. Mcdonald; At
torney, o. A. Fellows; Sheriff, d. L. Freeds.
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Polo and Roller Skating.

FOREST cIrYs VT. sAoos AT FOREST CITY RINK
TONIGHT.
At Forest City rink tonight the Forest Citys will
play the Sacos. The latter club has first rusher
that has succeeded in getting the rush from Kelsey
several times and tonight he will probably try 70
again. The Sac0s have not yet taken a goal from
the Forest Citys although this will be their fourth
game together.
BILIOUS 8; GREENwooDs.
The less said about the game at the Biiou last
night will be the better for the clubs. 1t con-
tinual "kick'' from beginning to end, the prin-
cipal cause being the fact of Joe Morway's play
ing on the Bijous the Greenwoods claiming that he
had no right there while on the Old Orchards. The
game was played under protest, the Bilious securing
three goals and the Greenwoods one. Foster and
Orr made the goals for the Bilious and Hammett
for the Greenwoods. Gene lrney, was referee for
the first two goals trouble arissing he retired
and Frank Barnes took his place. Whether the
turn game will be played at Greenwood tonight is
uncertain. The Bilious will not play another game
unnder protest and claim Norway as Of their
regular members. The Greenwoods will not play II
he does and so there the case stads.
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CAMP ROBBIE.
Second Day of the Encampment
at Augusta.
The BiddefOrd! Company Wins the Prize
in the Company Shoot.
Special to the Press.)

Special to the Press.)
AUGUSTA, Aug. 6.-Yesterday afternoon drill
call was sounded at 2 80 O'Clock at which both the
First and Second Regiments formed on the parade
ground. and over an hour was proftably spent on
the manual Of arms and battalion movements. Col.
j. j. Lynch exercised the First, and Col. Mitchell
the Second. Both commands were somewhat slow,
and required considerable urging from the file
closers. Recall was sounded at o'clock, and the
troops of the First were permitted to rest until
$50 while the Second Regiment occupied the time
in shooting.
At $50 brigade dress parade was gone through
with. Both regiments looked well, though some
who witnessed the ceremony made few criticisms.
During the interval that elapsed between the COM
mand of ''The parade is dismissed" and the time
when the troops were marched to their quarters,
most of the companies in the First Regiment re
manned at carry arms. This became somewhat tire
some for the men. Brigadier General John Mar
shall Brown was present. The Bangor band, as
signed to the Second Regiment, and the Yarmouth
band, assigned to the First. consolidated as
brigade band during the services.
After the supper call, at $50, the evening was
pleasantly spent by all; the Bangor band giving
concert in front of Col Mitchels headquarters and
the Yarmouth band, in front of those of Col.
There we're many visitors at the camp during the
day, and several officers ON the stats of Gems.
Chamberlain and Brown were in attendance.
Shortly after midnight last night, it commenced
to rain, and all who not in quarters were COM
PEELED to seek shelter. The night not passed in
quietness, yet was it very noisy; but rather
old story again, Just it always is the first
night. 1t continued to pour heavily until reveille,
when the rain ceased few moments during the
roll-call Quarters were poiced at a. m, sur
geons call came at 6.15, and at $50 breakfast call
was sounded. 1t now commenced to rain again,
and it was uncomfortable in getting about.
At 7.30.a. M, the shooting in the company team
match commenced. Conditions: Five men to a
team; distance, 200 yards standing; rounds, five;
no sighting shots; ammunition any; third-class tar
get; U, S. Springfield rifle; highest score to win.
The prizes two elegant pictures, valued at $25
each-Battle Ct Trafalgar death of Nelson), same
for each regiment These pictures have been on
exhibition in the rotunda of the State Honse since
the commencement of Muster, and attracted much
attention. The First Regiment began the shooting,
finishing all but three companies in the morning.
These and the Frontier Guards, which are classed
with the Second Regiment, shot in the afternoon
before drill. Following is the score by points:
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Building Wrecked and Partially burned
in New York City.

Bule0An& WRECKED and Fart1aAiy burned
in New York City.
NEW YORK, Aug. 6-The dyeing and cleaning es-
Enlistment of Charles Fanke, at 6lS West 46th
street, was wrecked this morning by mysterious
explosion, resulting in fire. Edward Lindenberg,
the engineer, was severely burned. Two other ex-
plosions occurred, which burst up The floor Of the
house. as bensine barrels stored under it caught
fire from scattered fagots. At the last report the
entire store front of the building was blown out
with a crash clear across the street. Peter Bretz
manager of the concern, had quite difficulty in es
Gaping from the flames. beer saloon adjoining,
kept by man named Ridley, was demolished
Jacob Bretz, the watchman escaped with singed
hair and beard. Peter, his son, has his face and
head badly burned. Lindenberg was fearfully
burned, and was taken to the hospital. Loss the
building $4,000, on which there was $4,000 in
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Sudden Deaths.

Seward Leighton, 30 years of age,unmarried,
living alone in a small house on the Eastern
promenade. dropped dead in the street ysster,
day morning, the cause of his death being apo
plexy. He was conversing with Mr.. Thomas
Kenney at the time Of his death. He fell TO
the ground suddenly, without warning and
expired Immediately. Coroner A. j. Rich was
called but of course no inquest was necessary.
The deceased had relatives in Daarinc.
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The Reach Rnhharie..

1t seems the Kirkwood House was entered,
as we'll as the Atlantic House, Sunday night,
and gold watch, gold chain, gold locket, key
with turquoise setting, and ring with three
opals and four emeralds, and black enameled
ring, silver watch on black guard, with mon
ogram A. G. o. on twenty-five csut piece,
were taken. The property belonged to B. S.
Howard
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THE OLD WORLD.
News by Gable from Different
Countries.
Meeting Of Emperors.

Meeting of Emper0rs.
IscHL, Aug. s.-Emperors William and Francis
Joseph arrived here at noon from Ebensen, whittier
Emperor Francis Joseph went to receive Emperor
Wilsiam. The meeting between the two was OF a
mos1 cordial nature. Empress Elizabeth received
thet4 at Ischl station. An immense concourse OF
peofse assembled outside the station The Austrian
EmFax@f and Empress escorted Emperor William
to tks hotel. A grand dinner will be given this eve
ningat the imperial villa.
I'm the Commons.
LONDON, Aug. Gin the House of Commons to-
day Mr.. Parnell opposed grant to Queens College
in ireland. These colleges, he said, should be
swept away, and the advantages conferred upon
denominationa1 colleges. AS it was, the interests
OF education were sacrificed and money sQandered
in order to fill Queens College with iii trained
students. T.. P. O'Connor supported the grant,
which was carried by 100 to 30.
Reform of she House of Lords.
The advanced Liberals held noteworthy meet
ing in London today and resolved to establish a
league, which should labor for the reform of the
House of Lords. Their aim is to deprive the peers
OF the power of legislative vote end to abolish here
dtary peerage. A committee was appointed to take
the matter in hand.
A Heavy Failure.
BELFAST, Aug. 6.-Miller g. Son, fax spinners of
this CITY, have failed. Their liabilities are estimated
at $4,000.
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Company G., of Biddeford, making the largest
score, carries off the prize The Second Regiment
shoots tomorrow morning.
The men dined ON beefsteak and potatoes with
bread and butter and pickles. Alter dinner a COM
pany of the men enjoyed game of base ball on the
grounds.
At 23O p. m. the hour for the battalion drill the
largest crowd yet the grounds had gathered.
The field just below State street was frnged with
spectators, while the avenue leading from the en-
trance to headquarters was thronged. Capt. Fes-
sender, U. S. A., took notes during the drill.
The Brigade dress parade at $50 p. m, passed
off splendidly.
The interval between supper and taps was de
voted to singing, calling at the different quarters
and band concerts. In front of Col. Mitchell's
headquarters the Second Regiment band gave a
brief concert a pleasant feature of which was
cornet solo by Mr.. R. B. Hall of Bangor.
The First Regiment band gave delightful con-
cert in front of Col Lynch's headquarters.
Col. Mitchell, with field and staff, accompanied by
the band, serenaded Gen. Brown at brigade head
quarters.
There are 750 men in camp, which is about the
same number as last year.
Friday will be Governors day. Mr.. Blaine, Gov.
Robbie and his staff, State officers, distinguished
military visitors and the Massachusetts company
will be present. The Governor will then make his
annual review of the troops and the exercises will
attract threDg to the camp.
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Methodist sunday school ICentennIal

The centennial celebration of the Methodist
Sunday schools of Maine, which takes place at
Maranocook tomorrow, will be one of the
largest gatherings ever known. Besides ju.
yenile brass band and a quartstte from
Glover's band of Auburn, there will be choir
of $50 trained voices present. Trains will
leave Portland at 815 and O'Clock,
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FLoOKING TO BLAINE.

More Massachusetts Irish Americans who
Will Not Vote fer Cleveland.
FALL RIVER, Mass, Aug. Ga meeting of Irish
Americans was held in the hall in the Opera House
Dulldlng tonight to take preliminary steps toward
forming Blsine and Logan club, about rs Irish
americans J VINO, with one or two exceptions have
voted Gne democratic ticket heretofore, being pres
ent, dnry seven OF those present gave their names
to Friday night for organization. when it
Is expected the membership will be increased to
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SUBURBAN NOTES.
Falmouth.

Rev. John C. Adams and wife we're recently pre-
sented with nice oil stove and furniture by their
former Pensioners in Falmouth, where Mr.. Adams
was formerly pastor of the First Congregational
church for nineteen years and where he now re-
Sides He is in i'll health.
Ferry Village.
Frederick II. Hartford, Esq, of the Cape Elizabeth
Sentinel, has returned from Waldoboro at which
place he has been taking his annual vacation.
Charles, William and John G. Allen, accompanied
by their wives, together with Mrs. Babbage and
family are camping out at Peaks Island.
Mr.. Fred L. Harrington is taking his vacation
Mr.. ID. A. Hamilton has painted sign for Merri-
mann & Thompson. 1t reflects credit on Mr.. Ham
ilton's brush.
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A man attempted to get on the train on the
Vermont division of the Ogdensburg bound
east yesterday, by selling the railing on the
rear car. The railing broke and he was
dragged some distance, breaking an arm, leg
and several ribs. We failed to get his name.
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AT NEW YORK

New Yorks.. o o o o o l.
Providence. o o 0 o O.
AT PHILADELPHIA.
Bostons.... ..,...,.1 O o O o l. A
Philadelphia ......0 o 0 o. L
AT CHICAGO.
Chicagos. 1900. 10 o o A o 2-13
Clevelands. ..,..".2 o o o 0 o g.
The Butfao-Detroit game postponed on account
Of rain.