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The Portland daily press., 1884-08-20
POlonnd Roller skntiug.



Yesterday afternoon and last night the Star Bicy.
Gle Club of Lynn, eight members, gave an exhibit
tion bicycle drill at Forest City rink. 1t was an in
terestng sight to see the riders on the silent
machines go through their bewildering evolutions
and they won loud applause. They are perfectly
drilled and execute many difficult movements with
ease. They wore elegant uniforms of dark green.
In the afternoon the Boys Band of Brunswick and
the GRAY Band furnished continuous music, TO-
gether with the rink band,
Tonight the AIidgets, who took so well last week.
will appear again.
BIJoU SKATING PARLoR.
At thisspopular rink on Friday evening there will
probably be of the largest houses of the season.
the management having succeeded in engaging the
GiraId and Yokes Great London Bicycle and Roller
Skating Celebrities assisted BY Portland's favorite,
Prof. ID. j. Canary also including the Power Bros
will be open to the patrons Of the rink before and
after the entertainment.
OLD ORCHARDS, 3; sAcos, 2-AN EXHIBITION GAME.
The Sacos have disbanded. They, however, went
to Old Orchard last night to fill their engage
ment but not to play league game. So they PLAYED
Joe Norway. The principal features of the game
were the fine playing of Norway, who probably
made more good stops than he would generally have
a chance to make in three games tOgeth er. Paraday
of the Sacos also did some excellent playing. Hill
filled the goal for the Old Orchards, and did 1t well,
showing good qualities for the position.
GREENwooDs VS.. LEwIsroNs-A DRAW.
The game at Greenwood Garden last niobt bs-
tween the Greenwoods and Lewistons was declared
draw after three goals were played as the Lewis
tons obliged to leave to take the Pullman
home The score then stood to in favor of the
Lewistons.
The Sacos have withdrawn from the polo league
and their dates in the schedule will be filled by ex.
hi6tton bit games between the other clubs.
The Forest Citys play at Old Orchard next Fri
day night with the Old Orchards.
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The NobIeboro Carnpmeeting.

NObLhBOhD OAAf GROUNDf aug ~
The services of Tire second day began at 10
a. m. Rev. S. NJ. Dauton Of South Thomas
tor, preached an able sermon from John, 9.35.
"Dost thou believe On the Son OF God?" he
first clearly ex ylaiued what constitutes faith
or belief, and concluded with earnest remarks
on the Importance Of faith or belief in Christ.
The services this afternoon consisted OF SER
mons by M. j. Prescott Of Deer Isle, and +, A.
Glidden of Bristol Wednesday will De OBJ
served as centennial day on the Nobleboro
camp ground in commemoration Of the organ
ization of the Methodist Episcopal church in
1884. The services will consist OF q praise aud
prayer meeting at q. M, led by Rev. s. III.
Beal of Wiseassst; sermon at 10 a. m, by s.
L Hanscom OF ThOmaston; at 2 p. m, sermon
by Rev. A. S. Ladd CT Bath. The weather
continues fine, Just warm enough for a grove
ota1as kind. The beech trees furnish an am
pis shade from the burning rays of the sun.
The attendance so far is very good, and every
train brings additional numbers, while teams
are constantly arriving from the nsighboring
tOWUs
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Kuox Republicnv e,ouv.n,;ou.

The Knox County Republican Convention,
was held in Rockland Tuesday. The follow
ing nominations were made; Senators, Samuel
III. Allen, Thomaston; Thaddeus R. Simonton
Camden; Judge of Probate, E. M. Wood
Vinalhaven; Clerk Of Courts E. @. Spaulding,
South Thomoston; County Attorney, True p.
Pierce, Rockland; Treasurer, r. 81. Bnrnham,
Rockland. In the afternoon Senator Eugene
Hale addressed large audience in Farwell
Hall and in the evening there was a grand
lowed by speeches by Hon, A. P. Thornton of
New York and Gen. W. III. Gibson of Ohio.
The White Plume quartette sang several orig
inal campaign songs.
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THE STATE CAMPAIGN.

Notes.
The Republicans of Winn raised Blaine
and Logan flag on Monday.
A Democratic flag was unturled at Malta
wamkeag Friday, and John f. Lynch, Esq,
addressed crowd assembled in the skating
rink.
Solon Chase has gone to Belfast to address
the Greenbackers, many of whom be thinks
will vote for Blaine.
The Irish Blaine and Logan club of Lewis
ton, met Friday evening and elected the fol-
lowing permanent officers: President, John
O'Brieu; vice presidents, James J. Howard,
John Rourke; secretary, James j. Leahy, and
treasurer, Daniel D, Welsh.
AT the Democratic State Committee meeting
at Augusta, Friday evening, Charles Weeks Of
Wiscasset, resigned his position on the State
Committee, on account of his health, and B.
B. Haskell was chosen in his place. F. B.
Torrey of Bath having resigned, DIR. K. M.
Fuller OF Bath was chosen a member.
Rev Thomas lyric, a prominent Methodist
clergyman OF New Hampshire, formerly of
Auburn, says he has been acquainted with
Rev DR.. Bali for long time, and knows that
MS character is above reproach.
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SUMMARY.
Three base hits-Moolic.
Two base hits-AToolc Daniels.
Struck out -Biddefords Q; Sanfords 10.
Base on balls-Biddefords 3.
Left on bases-Bidde1ords 8; Ssnfords 3.
Passed balls-Brown 3; WiBslow 3.
Wild pi iches-Daniels 3; Ellis s.
Time OF game-2 hours 40 minutes.
Umpire-Hatch of Kepnebunk.
NOTES.
The Rattlers challenge the Our Boys to play them
a game Of ball the first Wednesday In September az
the Orphan Asylum picnic for the purse offered
there. fthis challenge is accepted answer through
the daily papers.
The c. f. Hovey Commercially nine of Boston will
play the Portlands Saturday.
Brill started for New York on the Pullman train
yesterday morning a visit to his family. He
will return in time to play in Thursdays game. He
is authorized by Manager Burnham to engage for
the season Fessenden, formerly of the stars Of
Syracuse, who caught Brill successfully for long
time previous to The latter's engagement by the
Detroits.
Batcheder will umpire no more games at the
Portland grounds. Mr. Clarence Small will umpire
the Biddeford-Portland game next Thursday
Advertiser.
Irwin, " no played centre field for the Providence
nine Monday, is not the famous shOrtstop, but
brother of his.
Tha Providence-Boston game, at Presumpseot
Park next Monday, will be event in base ball
circles. Undoubtedly there will be large at
tendance.
Malloy captain and lst baseman of the 80. S. r.
C.s'' of WOOnsocket r. l., has been engaged it Is
season. The 80. S. X. C's. of the strongest
clubs in Rhode Island and Malloy Is said TO be
superior player.
The Biddefords and Kennebunks play league
game in Biddeford to-day.
Next Friday the Detroits will play In Biddetord
with the Biddefords.
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ATHLETIC SPORTS.
Base Ball.
PoRTLANDs VS.. BIDDEFoRDs.

PoRTLAEDs VS.. BIDDEFoRDs.
Thursday afternoon the Biddefords will play the
Portlands The Biddefords have the catcher and
pitcher who formerly played on ths Boston Unions
Brown and Daniels-and they are fine players In
their positions Fhe Portland will be In good trim
andwe shall expect to see fine game.
BDDEFoRDs, 8; sANFORDs, 4.
The game at Sanford Monday between the above
clubs was as we have stated, an exciting one. The
Sanfords were unable to hit Daniels, they securing
only three safe hits, and the elders had little to
do The enthusiasts friends Of the Biddefords met
them with the institute Band on their return and
escorted them through the streets amid cheers
from the crowd. The full score is appended:
RTDDEFoRDs
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TEMPERANCE NEWS.
South waterbOrO Temp erauce RalI,

south NaterbOrO Temp erance Rally.
There was rally of the friends of temper
ance at South WATERFORD yesterday, and
the Sanford Band with several prominent
speakers added much to the interest and en-
thusiasm of the occasion. The meeting was
called to order at 1880 a. M, and the forenoon
speeches were made by A. j. Chase of Port
land and Rev. H. G. Munson, G.. w. G. 7. In
the afternoon addresses were delivered by Gen.
Neal Dow, Mrs. L. NJ N. Stevens, and Mai.
Fl. A. Shorey. This is one of series OF grove
rallies to be held in every part of the State.
Temperance Rally.
A grand temperance meeting will be held at
Old Orchard, August 10Th to September 1st.
This meeting will be held in the interests of
the proposed constitutional amendment and
will call together the ablest speakers in the
country. Hon. John B. Finch of Nebraska, at
the head of tho order of Good Templars in the
world, will give the opening address Friday
August 29th, 2.30 p. m, who will be followed
by DR.. Oronhyatekha of Canada, the great
Indian orator. Governor Robie, Hon. j. H.
Drummond, Ex-Governor Dingley, Rev. III. G.
Munson, ii. A. Shorey, Esq, Ex-Governor
Perham, Hon. Neal Dow, Rev. John Collins,
Rev. A. S. Ladd, Rev. ID. W. LeLacheur.
Mrs. Marv A. Woodbridge of Ohio, Mrs. B.
Pearson of England, and others, will speak
during the meeting. Excursions, at low rates
are arranged on the Boston and Maine, Port
land aud Rochester and Maine Central rail-
roads. This will be the last large rally before
the vote on the constitutional amendment, and
should call together all the friends of the
cause in YORK and Cumberland counties.
The Constitutional Amendment.
The great meeting to come off at Sebago
Lake under the auspices of the Alliance Com
mitteo will be the most notable one yet held
in the interest of thu amendment Campaign.
Hon. John B. Finch OF Nebraska is recognized
as the ablest of temperance orators. He is sent
here by the Worthy Grand Lodge of the
World, and the opportunity to hear him
should be earnestly sought by the people,
Mrs. Emily Pitt Stevens of California is win
ming high praises wherever she speaks
Chandler's Band will furnish music, and Stan
ford Mitchell of Boston will add much by his
singing.
Col. j. G. Cheves of Louisville, Ky., we'll
known temperance worker and orator, is to
speak in favor of the amendment in Maine
and is expected to report at State headquar-
ters on Friday.
Mrs. Mary A. Woodbridge of Ohio, secretary
OF the National Womsn's Christian Union
begins work for the amendment next week
Miss Frances E. Willard, president of the
National w. O. T. o., begins her tour at Bid
deford next Monday evening, and Hon. John
B. Finch OF Nebraska begins a seventeen days
engagement in the same city Friday evening
OF this week, in City Hall.
Last Saturday a gentleman went to the State
Temperance Headquarters at 515 Exchange
street, and paid for 81, 900 pages of amendment
tracts, to be sent out through the State by the
secretary of the State committee.
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GEN ERAL NEWS.

Fire yesterday in Roseburg Oregon. DESTROYED the
tan Hotel. Louis Zeigler, proprietor of the hotel,
was burned to crisp in trying to rescue his guests
and Mrs. johnson, of Astoria, was probably fatally
burned. The total loss is S1OO, 900.
The Portland daily press., 1884-08-20

The blind orator, W. Fl. West, who assisted in
nominating Mr.. Blaine at Chicago, has written a
letter asking to be permitted to aid In the proseeu
ton of the Blaine libel suit. In the letter he says
81 personally and intimately knew Rev. j. II.
Brown, in whose family Mrs. Blaine resided and in
whose seminary she was teacher in the citv Of
Lexington. Mr.. Blaine and myself were contempo
raneous pedagOgues in Kentucky in l847 and lS4S
If you desire any assistance in the prosecution of
the infamous calumny published by the Sentinel
against Mr.. Blaine and his family my services are
at your command. So atrocious a crime merits the
execratlon oi mankind, and whip in every honest
hand to lashsthe naked rascal through the world''
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WEATHER INDICATIONS.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20.
The indications for New England to-day are
generally fair weather, except on eastern
coast, foggy weather tonight, variable winds,
generally southerly, and nearly stationary tenn
DeratuFa
The Portland daily press., 1884-08-20

The Hon. Carroll D. Wright is in a way to learn
with some accuracy the political preferences of the
laborlng voters and he thinks that Butler will de
velop considerable strength in several States. 1t
does not appear that 1t will be especially formda
BILE in Massachusetts but he sets his total vote in
the country at about half a million:-Boston Ad-
vertiser.
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TO I 7

TENHE building occupied by A.. L. johnson,
4 on Custom House Wharf, will be for rent
September 1st. A good chance for grocery and
meat store to secure the Island and Cape Elizabeth
trade Apply to PELEG BARKER, on the Wharf
aug4 dtf
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TO LET.

S1ORES In the Thompson block, Nos. III, 11S
the post office; fitted suitable for wholesale or retail
business, with light, finished, airy Easements. Rent
reasonable. Inquire of H. e. THOMPSON, NO. l04
Brackett street Portland, Me. tan14dt
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FOR SALE.
Farm for Sale.

TEIHE "Smith Baxter farm in Gorham one mile
Il from P. & R. Station two miles from P e. o.
R. R. One hundred acres tillage pasture, and
woodland; house with modern improvements. 22
rooms, barn and buildings first class; beautiful
situation, and admirably adapted for residence or
summer resort. Apply to
BOX 1855 Portland, or on premises.
aup0 d2rn
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THE PARTY's BIRTHDAY.
Its Thirtieth Anniversary Cele-
brated in Strong, the Place
of it's Birth.
Five Thousand People Present.
DELEGATES TO THE NOTED CON
vENTEON OF 1854.
Speeches by Esr. Blaine, Gov. RObie, Ex
Senator HamIin and Others.

STRONG, Me-, Aug 19.-On the ~ of Aug
ust, 1854, county convention was held here,
which organized in the name of the Rspubli-
can party, nominated full county ticket,
ana also adopted Republican platform. 1t is
claimed by the people of FRANKLIN county that
this convention gave birth to the Republican
party of the United States. This claim is dis
puted, but :he surviving members of the con-
Vention ASSERT that it was the first to formally
adopt the name Republican and distinctively
Republican platform. They also say that no
records can eproiuced to offset theirs, which
tney have preserved. At any rate they are
celebrating the thirtieth anniversary of that
convention today. The date was postponed
from the 7th 10 the 19.h in order not to inter-
fere with other celebrations.
The celebration was under the direction of a
general committee of one from each town in
Franklin county Hon. j. w. Porter of
Strong was chairman, and the following the
executive committee Hon. P. H. Stubbs of
Strong, chairman; G. W Keyes, Farmington
W. Fred P. Fogg, Strong, and G. 2 Higgins,
Livermore Falls. Strong is a charming little
village of seven hundred inhabitants, in the
valley OF the Sandy River, ten miles from
Pennington and fifty-two miles from Lewis
ton. 1t is accessible by railroad of two feet
gauge, called by the people the "Baby Rail
road" which winds among the rich intervales
and mountain passes of the Sandy. This road
has been taxed today to its utmost capacity to
convey the crowds. Every freight car has
been used and the ingenuity of the manage
al s,,
trains loaded down arrived, and besides this
the people all through the country have flock
ed here in taams. Four or five thousand people
have rallied here. Five hundred tsams have
overtlowed the stables, and are hi.ched under
trees.
This whole town was decorated with flags,
steamers and banners ou which printed
the original platform of the convention of
1854, and a new Blaine 1d Logan flag 40 feet
long was raised.
A procession was formed at 12.15 to convey
the SPEAKERS to the grove where the exercises
were held, with Maj. B. j. Hill of Auburn
as marshal. The Pennington, Livermore
Falls and Weld bands were In the line, to-
gether with the following Grand Army Posts
E. W. Woodman Post, No. 1S, of East Wilton
81 men,
John Appleton Post, No. 20 of Pennington, E. l.
Merrill, commander-50 men.
Isaac A. Pennell Post, No. "a of New Portland
Jonas Vaughn, cOmmander-40 men.
General Ord Post, No. 90 of North Anson, Capt
Hutchins, commander-26 men.
James K. Porter Post of Weld No. 103, E. b.
Lufkin, commander-12 men.
Cushman Post of Phillips, Samuel McKenney,
commander, As men.
These posts headed the procession and fol-
lowing them esma the veterans Who were pres
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FOR SALE.

VALUABLE City bniIdfng lots 50x100 ft.
each at greatest bargains if sold at once
to close Western interest; on MeIlen, State,
High, Cumberland. Grant, sherman and
Portland Streets, opposite Deering Park, /,
sold singy or to suit and at prices which will double
in four years; terms easy. Apply to
jy22d6w- BENZ. SHAW. 4S12 Exchange st.
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THE OLD WORLD.
News by Gable from Different
Countries.
An Event in Aerostatic science.

PARIS, Aug. 19.-W. Herve Mangen has present.
ed report to the Academy of Sciences concerning
the recent balloon ascension at Mendon. The bal
loon was under the direction of Captain Renards
ana although it moved against the wind it easily
followed the course along which it steered. 1t
was then Veered around and brought back to the
point from which it started. M. Mangen considers
1t memorable event in the history of serostatic
epiance
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SPORTING.
Base Ball.

providence. 40 o O O 0 K
Detroits ......... q o 0 o o o o O. Q
AT NEW YORK.
New Yorks. -. .....0 o o 8 O o. 2
Butfalos...... 40 0 1 o . O. l
AT BOSTON.
Bostons. .... .......1 o L 0 0 o q
Chlcagos.. 30 0 0 U q 8
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WASHINGTON.
Another Rond Call.

WASHINGTON, Aug. ia call for about $40,
100000 three per cent bonds will probably be is
sued in few days.
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seveuteeu T,oborer. suffoc0,.a

Seventeen workingmen were suffocated today at
Braye owing to an accident the underground
canal intended to connect the rivers Disc and
Aisnein, on which they were employed.
Gable Notes.
A possible case of cholera has occurred in Bir-
mingham, Eng.
Troops have captured six armed brigapds in the
enyIrons of Rome after sharp struggle.
The Grand Duke of SAKE WeimeT has granted
Able Liszt an annuity of $500.
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sagadahoc 9. j. Cour,.

BATH, Aug. 10 The Supreme Court of Sag
adahoc county convened this morning, with
Haskell, judge presiding. The juries were
empaneled and the grand jury sent cut. 1t
will probably be short term.
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BUSINESS CHANCES.

INOR SALE CHEAP.-Confectionery Ice
Il Cream, Fruit, Cigar and Tobacco store; in the
right spot and always had good trade. Can at 243
CONGRESS ST. ang19-1
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TWIN COTTAGE
FOR SALE

I'm the most desirable location at FERRY BEACH
Il within two minutes walk of the BAY VIEW
HOUSE. Very convenient for one two families.
Beautiful beach and scenery. For price and partic-
ulars, inquire of W. s. BENNETT, Saco, Me
may15 diff
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Il am not going to make speech, because a dis
tngulshed gentleman from out the State will do it
congratulation to the white haired men who pre.
sided at the birth of the Republican party This
party was born in Maine but conceived two hun
dred years ago on the shores of Massachusetts Bay
wnere the wedding took place. The bride and
bridegroom were the meeting house and school
mouse; (Applause) From that wedding was born
enid the civilization of New Engl and, Down
IN the South was born at the same time, of aris-
tocracy and ignorance, another child-slayery this
S enlid grew SO strong that it not only controlled
DOM parties but the country. The Whig party died
OF mortitieation. If anything conld have mortified
tne Democratic party that, too, would ave died
@ag ,@0ng ago. Co., daughter and applause) From that
New England civilization came the Republican
party. The Republican party was not born a child
but a man. (APplause) In 1860 1T gained control
Mr. Frye then graphically related the work of
that party in electing Lincoln and crushing the re-
Dellion. The most powerful nation in the world is
the republic saved by this Republican party. You
have no army but you have a police force of 25.-
900 men; you have no navy, but there is not ma
ton on the globe that dares today to interfere with
your liberties. In 1860, England sneered at you
and in the next year che sent out armed cruisers to
destroy your commerce. she did not fear you in the
least. In 1858 the war was over and 100000
soldiers went to their homes to do works Of mercy
and England saw this. U. S. Grant said to her
"Pay US for the damage you have DONE" England
SAD, No" Grant sent message to the people of
thus country, Send in your bills against England
In less than 30 days after this message was sent
out, England said "I'll pay the bills,' and England
1lo pay Us SIo,oUU,uUO, (Applause.) In 1868
England had arrested a man named Costello for
making speech in New York, but at the request
OF this country and at the instance of James G.
Blaine she released Costello and he came back to
this country. (Applause.)
Who gave US this great Republican? the Demo-
cratic party? Voices "oh no." and derisive laugh
ter) The grand Republican party has given it to
us. Obi you men; you did not dream what YOU
mere borning; did you? Great laughter and ap-
plause) Because this nation has grown to such
immense proportions and have the happiest people
ON the face of the earth; because we have laid BY
enough in 80 years to buy the whole German en-
plre; because the Republican party has made this
country this, L ask you soiemnly in Gods name is
it your duty to hand it over to the Democratic
party. tremendous applause and cries of no noD
GEN. swIFT's SPEECH.
Gen. John l.. Swift of Massachusetts was the
next speaker. His speech was a vivid word picture
OF the work of the Republican party in emancipa-
ting tho black race. He portrayed the thrilling
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National HoIiue,s C,mumee,;

OLD ORCHARD, Aug. 19.-The opening meet
ing of the National Holiness campmeeting oc-
CURED this evening Rev. William Mcdonald
of Massachusetts,, president of the association
for the promotion of holiness, made the OPEN
ing address. There was good attendance.
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AUGUSTA.

Hon. Lewis A. Barker and family have
gone On an extended visit to the West, visiting
Minnesota, Nebraska and other points, apd
will be- absent till October. Mr.. Barker has
been invited to speak two weeks in Pennsyl-
vania.
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ENOR sALE-Grocery store, route and business,
h years established; trade $4,000 yearly, at big
profits; fine teams good fixtures; trade constantly
fine town few miles OUT investigation solicited. A.
L. SMITH CO., 242 Washington St., Boston,
Mass. auo1 ri
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WANTED-Ladies and gentlemen, just look;
w we will buy all kinds of cast Off clothing and
carpets and furniture We pay cash and trade quick
please send postal. Address MR. or MRS. S., No.
1855 Danforth Street. City. jy9-8