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SENATOR HARRISON.
His Name to be Presented in she Conven-
lion, and the Reason for 30 Doing.

CHICAGO, June 2.-The browning incident of
the day was the action taken by the Indiana
delegation in respect to the candidacy of Sem
ator Harrison. Early in the forenoon Senator
Harrison was requested to quit his headquar-
tiers for obvious reasons, and he retired 10 his
room. The delegation then battled assiduously
through three hours session as to the stand
they would take in the convention. A propo-
sition to present the name of Senator Harrison
was carried by a fair majority, but a unani-
nous vote could not be obtained, owing to the
Intervention of friends of Gresham. It was
argued by them that Gresham could not allow
his name to be urged in view of his Cabinet
position, but the friends of Harrison thought
that fact might not initiate against the cao-
dldacy of Harrison, ana that under the cir
cumstances the friends of Gresham should
give way. 1t was further contended that if
Senator Harrison could go into the convention
with a solid delegation it would prove a
strong recommendation 10 bis favor as being
only one of the doubtful" States to come in
with an unbroken front.
Bat these arguments were all wasted as the
Gresham adherents refused to come into line
They agreed that if the delegation was allowed
to go into convention with its hands free and
1t was demonstrated that neither Arthur nor
Blaine could be nominated and any coDsidera-
Die number of votes were cast for either
Gresham or Harrison then Indiana would
give its Dtire vote to the one who showed the
most strength. Mr. Harrison, it is understood,
VIII go with his people into the convention
put Richard W. Thompson will appear at
their head The vote of the State will be
given to Blaine and Arthur very equally,
with possibly two votes for General Sherman.
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THE OLD WORLD.
News by Cable From Different
Countries.

Press Comments ON the Recent Explosions
LONDON, June2.-The Telegraph says: "The
dynamiters are directed by leaders in New
York, who are protected by the liberation of
the Americans. An increased number of de-
tectives should be sent to New York to watch
them, and an appeal should be made to the
American government not to harbor assas.
sins.'
PARIS, June 2.-The Rspublique Franchise
publishes an article this morning severely con-
demning the United States for allowing dyna-
miters to complete organic atoms and plan out
RACES in America. The writer expresses the
conviction that America ere long will recog-
niZe that the present state of things cannot be
allowed to continue England" he says, "is
jG><fed in insisting that the authorities at
WashinsSSc shall cease to tolerate the prepara-
tions which are now made in America.
America will show herself worthy of her just
reputation by ending the odious scandal"
Henri Rochefort, in mis- radical paper, LIN
trsDsgeant, offers encouragement to the dvna-
miters He calls the explosions of Friday
night the explosions of 600 years of suffering
and misery.
BERLIN, June 2.-The German press is filed
with indignation at the news of the last explo-
sions in London. 1t declares that there will
be no occasion for astonishment il reprisals
should occur.
ST. PETERSBURG, June 1.-THE Russian
press attributes the London explosions to
desire on the part OF the originators to raise
funds.
Warming by an Irish Member of Parlia.
ment.
DUBLIN, June AIT the meeting of Nation
alisls at Mullingar yesterday Mr. Joseph M.
Kenny, member of Parliament for Ennis,
made speech in which he said that the Irish
members ran the same risk as the English
from dynamite explosions. For instance, he
said, that Messrs. Sexton and Redmond we've
almost within reach at the moment of the ex-
plosions Friday night, and bad the Nelson
Monument been blow up he himself would not
have been alive to speak to them.
Gable Notes.
John Greed, farmer. was shot dead Sunday
night in County Cork, Ireland, by Moon
lighters.
George Bolton, prosecutor for the crown, has
served writ upon William O'Brien, Nj. p,
editor of the United Ireland, for libel. He
claims $40, 900 damages.
A despatch from the Soudan states that the
siege of Berber has bean raised, and that Gen.
Gordon is successfully holding his own at
Khartoum.
James Stephens, ex-Fenian head centre, re-
CARDS the explosions as a dastardly outrage
He says no true friend of Ireland had any part
in bringing them about.
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BLAINE BOOM.
He is Said to be Very Near
a Nomination.
UNUSUAL ACTIVITY AMONG
DELEGATES YESTERDAY.
Many of Them Organize and Sc
lect Officers.
THREE HUNDRED BLAINE BUSINESS
MEN TO ARRIVE FROM NEW YORK
A Long Contest in the Convention Not
Expected.
SENATOR MOAR WILL VOTE FOR
BLAINE I'm PREFERENCE
TO ARTHUR.
Powell Clayton Selected for Temporary
SENATOR HOAR WILL VOTE FOR
BLAINE I'm PREFERENCE
TO ARTHUR.
Powell Clayton Selected for Temporary
Chairman.
Special to Press.l

(opeClal 70 GresS.)
CHICAGO, June with the greater crowds
more noise and more freedom of secular
days work, there has been no check
to the preponderance of the sentiment for Mr..
Blaine, and the drift of all that we have heard
or can learn is in the direcson of his nomina-
ton. Meetings have been frequent, many del
egations holding long, private sessions in their
quarters for the purpose of considering the sit
uation and their course in certain exigencies.
The Indiana delegation had long session this
evening, and it is reported that II of the 80
expressed preference for Mr.. Blaine, and there
is probability that this expression will be
manifested on the first ballot. There is gem
eral feeling that the whole of the Arthur force
is badly broken and some of those more friend
ly to him than to Blaine do not hesitate to say
that he is beaten already. This opinion may
be due in part to the fact that the method of
those working for Arthur is not SO public and
demonstrative as of those working for Blaine.
The Blaine headquarters have been crowded
all day, and what with speech making and in
quiry and earnest argument it has been busy
place. There was meeting of the Maine del
egation this forenoon at which the organiza-
ton for the convention was completed as fol-
lows:
Vice President-J. r. Bodwell.
Seeretary-Austin Harris.
Committee on Credentials-J. Manchester
HAYNES.
Committee on Observation-Disclosures f. Crock
EFT.
COMMITTEE on Rules. H. Drummond
Committee on Reso lutions-Audrew Wis
we'll.
This evening the Maine delegation paid
visit of respect to the Iowa delegation at the
Sherman House. The California delegation
was also there, and they had great meeting,
at which enthusiastic speeches for Blaine were
made by Congressman Boutslle and Dingley of
Maine, General Stone of Iowa and others In
the Maine headquarters today speeches have
been made by Gov. Robie, Mr.. Pixley of Cali
fornis, Judge West OF OHIO, and many others
The lowest estimate of Mr. Biaine's strength
on the first ballot is 800. Some estimate it as
high as $50, and some of his opponents concede
$50. 1t is thought MIR. Arthur's vote will be
between 300 and 80. The prediction is that
there will be Important changes in favor of
Blaine on the second ballot, and nobody ex-
poets long contest. Comparatively little
talk is heard about any other than the two
leading candidates, although Gen. Sherman's
name has assumed more prominence today.
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Dartmouth College.

HANOVER, N. H., June 2.
Mr.. S. B. Livermore, SO, from Eastport,
Me-, is leader of the Hanover brass band, con-
sisting OF Dartmouth College students.
The band is prospering finely upder Mr..
Livermore's direction and promises to furnish
the college and vicinity with good music in
the campaign work this fall.
Decoration Day services were held in the
college church by the G. A. r. The orator of
the day was Prof. Campbell, who came to
Dartmouth from Bowdon in the beginning of
the year. Music byRahe college band.
Mr.. Fordyce P. Clesves, OF, from Kenne-
bunkport, Me-, is doing quite successful work
among the students in procuring book agents
to canvas during the coming vacation.
CORRESPONDENT
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FINANCIAL.



WASHINGTON, June 2.-Banks and bankers in
this city have taken warning by recent events and
have fortified themselves as to be ready to meet
any demands which may be made upon them by
frightened depositors. This morning there was
run on the National Savings Bank but the officers
of the bank say that they able to meet all de-
mands made on them, and will not take advantage
of the banks privileges to require 80 days notice as
providei by law. Although some deposiors have
approaching Importance Of run is shown at any
except at the one indicated above. 1t is expected
that statement of the condition of affairs of Mid
dleton Co. will be given to the pubic tomorrow.
Matters i'm Wall Street.
WALL STREE, June 2.-Fisk g. Hatch have Just
notified the Stock Exchange of their resumption of
business.
Grant & War..'s Failure.
NEW YORK, June 2.-1he Supreme Court today
appointed John T. Wilson receiver of Booths
theatre property in the suit of John II. Morris
against Grant g. Ward, VIM. S. Warren, Oliver
Ames, Cakes Ames, the Equitable Life Assurance
Society and others for partition of that property
$500 The order naming the receiver direc g
him to take possession of the premises, collect
rents etc, and also to borrow money if necessary,
to pay the interest upon the mortgages held by the
Equitable Life Assurance Society and Oliver and
Cakes Ames, and to complete any unfinished work
upon the buildings. Judge Donohue las signed an
order disseminating the action against Oliver Ames
Cakes Ames, Julian t. Davis George c. Holt, Otis
Bros. g. Co., Ferdinand Ward and Ella c. Ward.
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THE EDmUNDs CAUCUS.
The Vermont Senator's Chances Discuss ed
Speeches by AennaOr II oar and 0fhers.

munds' friends was held in the rooms of the
Massachusetts delegation at the Leland Hotel
this morning About 100 persons were present,
including representatives from Massachusetts,
Vermont, New York, New Hampshire, Michi-
of Massachusetts presided, and addresses were
made by the chairman, ex-Gov. Smith and
Frederick Billings of Vermont, George Will
liam Curtis, Theodore Roosevelt. aud Andrew
D. White of New York, ex-Gov. Long of
Massachusetts,, and delegates from Minnesota
and Michigan. No resolutions were pas ed or
any other formal action taken, but the purport
OF all the speeches were that Edmunds'
friends would stand by him until nominated or
until the convention should offer IL en- the
name OF man representing the principles
which Edmunds' name stand for.
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Excusable: A gentleman in Richmond, Va =,
bad a servant named Joe Que morning be
lay in bed till nine O'Clock, but no Joe and no
fire. The impossioility of shaving with water
thirty degrees below freezing point brought
imprecations ON the tardy domestic's head i.
when the door opened and Aunt Polly leisure.
ly began to light the fire. "Where in thun-
der" Ohe historian is nothing if he is not ac-
curate) sis that son of yours? I've been wait
ing for him two blessed hours" "Now, Msrse
Tray, you must 'cuse Joe" said his mother in
her most coDciliating tones, "you really must
'ouse Joe dis mornin'-Joe dead ."-Harper's
Drawer.
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General In which that gentleman is quoted as
saying that he gives no credence to the story
telegraphed from Chicago today to combina-
ton of tho anti-Blaine forces in his
(Greshsm's) favor. 1t will also contain an
interview with Senator Sherman in which he
Is quoted as saying that neither Blaine nor
Arthur would get the nomination.
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VOTE OF THE CONVENTION.
The Grand Total, With Number
Credited tn Each STATE
INCIDENTS
A Private Wire TO the Executive Man
sion.

A Private Wire TO the Executive MAN
sion.
WASHINGTON, June "A private wire from
Chicago has been run into President Arthur's
office at the executive mansion by means of
which he is kept constantly informed of the
pogress OF affairs in that city, so far as they re-
late to the forthcoming convention.
Delegates Organize.
CHICAGO, Juue 2-The Vermont delegation
this afternoon, chose j. Gregory smith, chair.
man and Col T. @. Fletcher, secretary The
Indiana delegation organized this afternoon
with r. W. Thompson chairman
The Tennessee, South Carolina, and Ariz.
ona delegation organize today.
Fred Douglass on the Ground.
CHICAGO, June Fired Douglass arrived
here to-day He was probably the most eager
ly listened to man of any among the crowds in
the Sherman House rotunda More than one
attempt was made to worry him by reference
to his recent marriage He with difficulty
preserved his temper and retorted good
naturally. Mr.. Douglass said that colored
delegates being mostly officeholders felt bound
to vote for Arthur but that when break came
the Julk OF their votes would undoubtedly go
to Logan.
Gresham and sherman on she Situation.
WASHINGTON, June 1.-The Post will con-
tain tomorrow an interview with Postmaster
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WORK OF THE FLAMES.
Fires-A Mill and SfOrehOuse
Rmrneh

WORCESTER, Mass, June 2.-The four set mill at
South Barre, called the Barre River MILL owned by
j. e. Crosby and Boston parties was set on fire
last night and burned. Loss about 500, 900; in
surance about 100000. The storehouse in the
rear of the GAINESVILLE mills at GAINESVILLE near this
city was burned this morning. Loss unknown.
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has given out that it proposes to attempt the
impossible feat of nominating Mr.. Edmunds,
whlch Is exactly what Blaine's managers de-
SIRE. The Massachusetts, men arrived at the
Leland House on Sunday forenoon, and were
Immediately beset by anxious inquirers from
Dotn the Arthur aud Blame camps. By noon
IL was common report at the hotels that Sem
ator Hoar was for Edmunds or Sherman, if
possible, but for Blaine against Arthur. This
seemed incredible at first, but close inquiry
confirmed the truth of the reports. One Of
Mr.. Hpar's nearest friends cinched it By say.
ing: "Mr. Hoar hates both Blaine and Arthur
out Arthur far more than Blaine"
ITO the Associated Press.)
The Indiana delegation met this evening
and completed an Organization. The Blaine
men are anxious that Harrison shall not 90
into the fight and their influence was felt in
the meeting. Considerable opposition to
placing Harrison in nomination was manifest
ed. Ii is stated that Hon. Richard Thompson
doubted the advisability of presenting his
name to the convention. What the outcome
VIII Or 1t is now impossible to state bat the
contest is considered close.
Fo%elI Clayton announced this morning
that be was going to work for Blaine. The
Arkansas delegation was addressed this morn
ing by Collector Robertson of New York. who
said that Blaine could certainly carry New
York State while it was doubtful about
Arthur's being able to secure it, The meeting
was stormy one and when it adjourned, with
out actlon, 1t was said that the delegation
stood nine for Blaine and five for Arthur
a circular bearing the title tNew York for
Blaine; the Voice of the Empire State calling
James q. Blaine to lead to victory" will be
given cut tomorrow.
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WASHINGTON, June 2.---The debt statement is
sued to-day shows decrease in the public debt DUR
ing May to be S4,7e3, PAL. The decrease of the
debt since June &c. 1888 is SOL 1928, 714.8S. Cash
n the Treasury, 1887 1858 ,637 40. Cash balance
VALUABLE, $149, 817 SEQ.
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THE DOMINION.
Union Of pTethodist Rodi :.

UhIOn OF Nfethodlst BOdl 8.
TORONTO, June 2.-Yesterday was the day named
in the acts legalzing the union of the various Meth
odist bodies as upon which the unity so long
sought for was to have binding effect and it was
made the occasion of special service throughout
Canada.
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POLITICAL.
Norwich, Conn, Joins the Repub-
lican Ranks.
SHE ELECTS THE ENTIRE TICKET

NORWICH, Conn.,, June AIT the city election to-
day the entire Republican ticket was elected. Last
year the Democrats elected a majority of the city
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WEATHER INDICATIONS.
WASHINGTON. Jur

The indications for New England today are
slightly warmer, fair weather in the Southern
portion, local rains in the Northern portion,
light variable winds,uo change in temperature
in she Northern portion.
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A DARK HORSE PROBABLE.
Respective Strength of the Blaine and AR
thur Following Bahiing Judgment
Talk Ab0ut n New Name

What the respective strength of the Blaine
and Arthur followings is, has certainly bafled
the Judgment of the closest observers, as the
methods of the Arthur men have
been to pursue a very quiet canvass
hibit of figures, all the while, however. dis.
playing the greatest confidence. The problem,
therefore, is whether either one is sufficiently
near the goal to secure enough votes from the
three States named TO insure victory. Friends
OF the other candidates contend, however, that
in such an alternative new name will in ali
Likelihood be sprung upon the convention.
Ihls would seem to compel a conviction that
one OF the other of the two leading candidates
VIII have to begin the fight in the convention
at the onset with nearly or quite sufficent'votes
10 carry with them the nomination. CoDnecti-
cut declares thatit will support Hawley, but
impression prevails that the strength of that
munds. o.
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LATEST MARINE NEWS.

BOSTON June g. A derelict lumber laden schoon-
er was reported today from Highland Light, which
is probably the Watchmsn of Calais, Me. Steamer
City of Macon reports passing an apparently lum-
Der laden schooner of that name dismasted ten
miles below.
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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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MAINE.
Farm RuiId;ugs Rurned.

Farm Buildings Burned
CAMDEN, June Jason Hills house and
barn together with fifty tons of hay, horse
and cow, were destroyed by fire at Lincolnville
Saturday. Insured for 5000.
slight FIRE i'm Augusta.
AUGUSTA, June 2.-This afternoon there was
a small fire in the old building on Water street
owned by the Edwards Manufacturing Com
pany and occupied by Coburn & Taught as a
storehouse. Damage to the building is slight.
Loss on contents 5000; insurance $780,
A Jail Breaker Caught.
BANGOR, June 2 -Simmons, who escaped
from Bangor Jail Saturday night, was captured
to-day at Bucksport.
Mr.. Blaine Leaves Washington.
WASHINGTON, june 2.-Mr. Blaine and
family left Washington on the 100 p. m. train
to-day for Augusta direct.
AUGUSTA.
The fifth annual convention of the contri-
butors to the Maine Farmers Almanac will be
held at Hotel North in Augusta on Wednes-
day, June 18th.
BRUNSWICK.
The Cabot Manufacturing Company, Bruus-
wick, has just put in new 40-inch water
wheel, and IS now putting twenty-tour new
looms into its mills.
BREWER.
The Bangor Commercial reports the discov-
cry of a mysterious cave in Brewer. The en-
trance is down a narrow flight of steps and the
cave consists of two rooms cut out of the sand
as squarely as die. Various theories as to
the maker of these rooms are given, among
which are thieves, murderers, and Indians
Their discovery was made by some small boys
about two weeks ago.
POLAND.
A water spout or something of a similar
nature was seen from Lewiston, Friday, in
the direction of Poland. A column of water
or mist rose in the air, having waving mo-
ton and spreading out into larger dimensions
as it reached the clouds into which it dissolved
After rising part of the distance it separated
from the ground and rose bodily in the air. 1t
probably rose from some of the lakes or ponds
of Oxford county.
PARsoNsFIELD.
On Friday. May 23d, Miss Sarah Simpson
was leaning against the rail around the piazza
OF Mrs. Gammon's house at North Parsous-
field, when the railing gave way and she fell
to the ground, several feet, breaking her leg so
badly that it is feared it will have to be ampu-
tated.
SANFORD.
1t is reported that the Springvale cotton
mills will be sold at auction by order OF the in
solvencs court. The property is valuable
one. embracing two large cotton mills fully
equipped with machinery, and never-failing
warer power of good capacity. 1t is believed
that some disposition will be made of the mills
which will result in their starting up at an
early date.
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THE HOTELS
Besieged bya Host TO a Point of suffO-
cation,

CHICAGO, June 2.-The hotels were besieged
tonight by host which jammed the Hobbies
and corridors to the point of suff0cation. 1t
was composed of people aimless in their won-
behring's save possibly of being near the scenes
of supposed action. They found however the
headquarters either emptied of delegates or
else barred against their entrance. At the
Grand Pacific they gravitsted into the COM
modious Blaine quarters ossessed themselves
OF The campaign literature, scattered about
pIofassly to vary the monotony then struggled
hard to extricate themselves from the mass and
toiled through the packed Railways to renew
their experience in other head quarters. The
inevitable feature was the presence of stylish
ly attired ladies in great numbers who followed
their escorts through all the places of the
crush and endured the rising clouds of dust
and close atmosphere with storcism wo rthy
of better cause The Pacific coast de lega-
ton visited the Texas delegation tonight
when they were received with rousing cheers,
while cheers for Blaine could be heard for
blocks away.
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The fifth annual convention of the contri-
butors to the Maine Farmers Almanac will be
held at Hotel North in Augusta on Wednes-
day, June 18th.
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SPORTING.


AT BOSTON.
Bostons ............1 3 0 3 o o x-1O
Philadelphias =. 20 o o 0 o o. /
AT PROVIDENCE.
Providence. 49,, % 2 0 O 4 0 o O. 8
New Yorks .......1 2 o o 0 O. 4
AT DETROIT.
Detroits ...........1 0 0 1 0 2 A. 8
Clevelands. .........0 o 2 o o o o.
AT NEW HAVEN.
Yales. :. .......2 0 0 0 0 o LIP
Dartmouth. mo 8 o o Oil
Ten innings.
At Observation-Disclosures 8, Brooklyns z.
At Washi gton Cincnnats 3, Washingtons o.
At Philade1phia-St. Louis 8, Athletics 3.
At BaltimoTe-Ba ltmores 10, Columbus L.
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Mr.. Blaine Leaves Washington.
WASHINGTON, June 2.-Mr. Blaine and
family left Washington on the 100 p. m. train
to-day for Augusta direct.
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CAMDEN, June Jason Hills house and
barn together with fifty tons of hay, horse
and COW, were destroyed by fire at Lincolnville
Saturday. Insured for $4,000.
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BREWER.

The Cabot Manufacturing Company, Bruins
wick, has just put in new 40-ineh water
wheel. and Is now putting twenty-tour new
looms into its mills.
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mr.. Elaine Leaves Was

BANGOR, June 2 -Simmons, who escaped
from Bangor Jail Saturday night, was captured
%a.dav at paokpoo~&