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The Portland daily press., 1885-10-10
GEN ERAL NEWS.

At Nashville, Tenn, yesterday, Prof. D. Z.
Johnson an aerOnaut was fatally injured by
jumping from his balloon, which had caught In
tree.
The business failures occurring throughout the
country during the last seven days number for the
United States 1856, and for Canada o. or total
of 2o7 failures, as compared with 1876 last week.
The Georgia House of Representatives yester-
day defeated the bill amending the railroad COM
mission laws, so as to grant road the right to
make their own rules, subject to revision only on
complaint. The bill received 81 votes, while S8
were necessary to its passage.
Geo. H. Hosmer, of Boston, and Robert Lang
ON behalf Of Joseph Lang, OF Montreal yesterday
In Boston signed articles Vi agreement for single
scul race, ~ miles Straight away a.d return ON
Wednesday, october 2S, 1885, at Lake Quinsiga-
mOnd, Worcester. The match is to be for $500 a
side
Henry s. Davis of Washington, ID. u, the
policeman who was committed to the New Hamp-
shire state prison December 20, 1888, for an
assault upon woman with intent to kill, was
pardoned by the President and released yeSter-
day. The ground for the pardon was that Davis
was intoxicated at the time he shot the woman.
A handsome brick building costing S2S 900 was
presented to the wUrkmen of the Keystone Bridge
works in Pittsburg Thursday by Andrew Carnegie
one of the heaviest stockholders IN the concern
The building is to be used as library. MIR. Car
negie also donated $1,000 for the purchase OF
books.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-10
Minor Matters.

The postmasters at Ashby, Granteyille and
Shrly, small towns adjacent to Boston, Mass.
matter at their offices that should have been
mailed at Boston poStOffice
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WEST INDIES.
Clerks In cardenas and Havana Con-
tribute Money for a Man-of-War.

HAVANA, Oct. 9.--Great success has attended
the efforts of the Casino Espanola In its en-
deavor to raise money with which to purchase
torpedo boats. Following the first donation of
$4,000 made by Senior Leopoldo Carvajal. there
and of smaller amounts, the whole reaching S46,-
900. A military club, which has also been re-
ceiying sui scriptions to the fund for improvn 6
the coast defences, has thus far collected $50,
600. This sum the club has placed at the dispos-
al of the government.
The Diario de la Marina has published several
letters from correspondents suggesting that the
money raised by subscription be applied to the
purchase of single man-Of-war OF the first class,
instead of to securing three or four vessels of i'll
ferior pattern.
The clerks of Cardenas commercial houses to
the number of 1000 met at the theatre in Carde-
mas recently, and resolved each to contribute half
a months salary to the expense of building
man-of-war, to be called the CLERKS of Cuba"
The clerks of Havana have arranged meeting
and will donate large sum for this purpose.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-10
THE HELL GATE EXPLOSION.
The Grand Event to Come off To-
morrow-FinaI preparations.

NEW York, Oct. Cup to late this afternoon
nothing had occurred to cause General Newton te
change his determination to blow up Flood ROCK
tomorrow morning, and unless something now un
foreseen should occur in the meantime the greal
explosion will take place as announced, at IL
O'Clock, All day active work has been going or
upon that portion of the rock above water. Der
ricks, scows and tugboatS were being used to take
away all portable material, and many .workmer
were seen tearing the old shanties to pieces anc
otherwise preparing for tomorrow's event. Al
noon most OF this material had been placed
aboard the scows, and only one boiler and the
frnme of the larger wooden building remained
The surface will not be wholly cleared however
it having been decided not to move a large wood
en- hoistng machine, because disturbing might IN
terfere with the wires underneath. This will ado
much interest to the scene of the explosion, fol
the machine may be affected in various ways b.
the concussion underneath it. 1t Is about 40 Zee
high and about 20 feet square. 1t is made o
heavy timbers, and appears like an iron tower a
a distance. 1t has been used In hosting up tuD'
of stone from the excavation. Throughout TN
neighborhood, upon both the Astoria and New
York shores there was found to be considerable
feeling of nervousness regarding the explosion.
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Farmers Festivities.
Struck by a Train.

LEWISTON, Oct. "a special freight train at {
p. m. ran into team driven by John G. Tibbetts
a prominent Lisbon man, at CarFilPs Crossing
The horse was killed, but Mr.. Tibbetts escaped
with only bruises.
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a Chinese William Morgan.

PORTLAND, Ore, Oct. S.-The trial of Nah YIN,
charged with the assassination of See Choy, is i'll
progress here The best legal talent in the State
Is engaged in the case, which is a most peculiar
one and attracts great attention among Chinese
residents The assassin and his victim were both
high members of the Chinese Masonic order. The
murder was perpetrated in Masonic lodge dur
ing its session. The motive prompting the deed is
not known. Nah Yim's counsel claim that the de-
fendant is innocent and that the murder was com
nlitted by another prominent Chinese Mason, Who
vas permitted to make his escape, while all the
members OF the order are endeavorng to have the
innocent man convicted 1t is claimed that See
Choy was murdered for divulging some Masonic
secrets, The whole case is involved in much mys-
tnrv
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-10
The Rochester Assault.

PORTSMOUTH, n. H., Oct. 8.-Henry Stont
who was arrested here last night on suspicion o.
being concerned in the Rochester attempted mur
der was discharged this morning on occount o.
lack of evidence against him.
DOVER. N. H., Oct. 9.--John D. Parshley, tnf
Rochester victim of the alleged attempted murder
yesterday morning Is very low tonight and will mo-
survive. The selectmen offered reward OF S5et
today for bis assailant. Henry Sloan arrested II
discharged this afternoon, he proving an all0l
Parshley was conscious this afternoon for an houI
but said nothing about the affair. Two men were
arrested in Great Falls this afternoon on suspeior
but were DISCHARGED.
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EASE BALL.

THE EASTERN NEW ENGLAND PENYAST
A meeting of the Eastern New England Associ-
alton was held at the Essex House in Lawrence,
Thursday night Lawrence was represented by
w. w. Burnham, Portland by G. j. Wiggin, New
buryportby j. A. Miles, Haverhn by W. E.Howe,
Brockton by II. S. Bicknell. President w. II.
Moody presided.
The eligibility of Flynn to play in the Lawrence
club was discussed. Flynn was summoned before
the board and testified that he had signed no con-
tract with any club save Lawrence.
Mr. Mills of NewburyP0rt moved that the pen
nant be decided by a series of three games be-
tween Lawrence and Brockton, these clubs being
tied for the first place, and players to partici-
pate except such as have been under contract with
these clubs during the season, Mr.. Wright, Of
Wright DltsOn, IL appoint unpres. Lawrence
agreed TO play FLYNN, and In case he be discovered
ineligible to play the pennant would go TO Brock
ton. Managers Burnham and McGunnigle agreed
Tn The following Gates satfSSay Oct i.ih at
Thursday, Oct. 18th, at the Boston grounds, un-
less otherwise mutually agreed upon.
The report of the managers OF the respective
teams to the secretary regarding the standing Of
the clubs was accepted, except tie portion relat-
ing to Flynn. The general opinion was that Flynn
was eligible. The managers Of both clubs, in
making this compromise, waived all protests pre-
viously made except those relating to Flynn.
A vote OF thanks TO Secretary Wlggin for the
faithful aud impartial discharge of his duties was
passed unanimously.
NATIONAL LEAGUE GAMES.
AT CHICAGO.
Innings 2 3 D Z go
Phiiadeiphias.. 2 0 o 0 1-I2
Chicagos. It'll o 2 o 1 s. Oil
Base h1ts-Chicagos o. Phiadelphias 16. Err
rors-Chicagos 10, Philadelphias IL.
AT DETROIT.
Ps:|s%. Rs!#ss:: %S;s. )
Base hits-Detrots, 2; Bostons, 8. Errors
Detrots, 8; Bostons, II.
5AT ST. LOUIS.
New Y6rks. ....... o o q y r
st. Louis. O .. o O. a
Base hits-St Louis, 4, New Yorls. z Errors
St. Louis, 10i New Works, LAWS
NOTES.
The annual meeting of the Portland Rase
Association will be held next Thursday
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obsequies of the Late Ex-cov. Thos.
Talbot.

LOWELL, MASS. Oct. 9.--The funeral services
OF the late Hon. Thomas Talbot took place at bis
late residence in North Billerica this afternoon.
The attendance was very large and all business in
the town was suspended during the services. AT
brnSGS pec a If r bostS
ages, including Gov. Robinson and members OF bis
councii, Ex.-Guv's Rice, Chaplin and Long, Secre-
tary OF State Pierce, Hons. George L. and Il. Rock
wood Hoar, Congressman Leopold Morse and
many Others There was also large representa-
tion Of business men OF Boston. The funeral ser
wees were conducted by Rev. c. G. Hussey, of Bill
lerica, assisted by Rev. L. A. Horton, Of Boston
lnternent was made at Lowell Cemetery.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-10
FOREIGN.
A Word of Warning Spoken to Irish
Law Breakers.
An Indecisive Battle Between the
French and Hovas.
Greece Annoyed at the Decision Of
the Powers.

PARIS, Oct. 9.-The War ONCE received des-
patch today, dated Tamataye, from Admiral Mot,
commander Of the French forces in Madagascar,
cisive fight on the 26th of September at Passan-
lava Bay. The French lost 21 killed and wounded
and the Hovas 200.
sreland's Affairs.
LONDON, Oct. 9.-Sir Richard Cross, the Home
Secretary. In speech at Barnsley last evening
said that the Government would bear with Ireland
little longer and If the situation there did not
improve they would resort to stronger measures
than they had hitherto adopted.
at Cork of a Landlords Defence Union against
0OycOtting
The Balkan Affair.
PHILIPoPPoLIs. Oct. 9.-The news of the
Portes recognition of the principle of the Bni-
'arian union was received with great enthusiasm
here
LONDON, Oct. 9-Russia is desirous of giving
The Duke of Cumberland the throne of Bulgaria.
Prince Bismarck will probably favor such prOpo-
;iton, which will settle the Brunswick difficulty.
CoNsrASTINoPLE, Oct. 9.-Petroff and Teham-
toff, the Bulgarian delegates who were arrested
ir arrival here yesterday, have been re-
-.tnENs, Oct 9.-The government of Greece Is
annoyed at the decision OF the powers 10 recog-
nize the union of Bulgaria and R0umelia. The
government has decided to gradually mobilize
the army. Three more classes OF the reserves
will be called out shortly. The ambassadors of
The powers are urging the Greek government TO
stop its war preparations.
BELGRADE, Oct. 9.-Bands of Bulgarians have
raded Servian Territory and plundered village
near the frontier and a force of gendarmS has
gone to the scene of disturbance to drive out the
intruders.
The Cholera.
MADRID. Oct 9.-In Spain there were 211 new
IS of cholera and 100 deaths reported yester-
LONE, Oct. 9-There were 1o3 new cases #
cholera and 80 deaths from the disease in Palermo
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-10
The Americas Cup.

NEW YORK, Oct. 9.-Lieutenant Hem of the
British Navy, owner of the yacht Gaatea sent a
challenge to the New York Yacht Club for race
for the Americas Cup at the same time as the
owner Of the GenestI, but the Galate did not
come over. Now Lieutenant Hem renews his
challenge by the advice of the designer MIR. j. b.
Webb. Tie Galate IL t. be overhauled ami prob
ably heightened Tue chauenge is merey all ex-
tension Of the former one Ii will be considered
at the next meeting of the club which occurs Octo
Der 22nd.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-10
Scarcity of Nickeis and Pennies
Throughout the Country,

The work Of counting the standard silver dollars
now being concentrated at the treasury mere was
commenced today. AS all of these coins are new
the count will be by weight Three million one
hundred Thousand dollars have arrived from tne
Carson City mint, and Sl0,40O,000 was Drought
from New Orleans by water, and they are arriving
at the rate of $500, 900 from various mints. 1t IS
impossible to predict how long the count will last
nies throughout the country, the coinage Of which
was stopped at the Philadelphia mint several
months ago. There are plenty of these coins at
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-10
THE DOMINION.
Sufferings of the Labrador Fisher
men.

QUEBEC, Oct. GA government steamer leaves
for Labrador this week loaded with fuel and -four
to alleviate the sufferings of the poor fishermen
fhe tisberies have proyed almost compiete t,.s fall
ure The cod and mackerel have disappeared
and porgies have become so scarce that the oil
OUT of employment These have been obliged to
beg for living as articles of living have reached
such prices as to be entirely out of reach of the
poor. Their supply Of flour has been entirely
hausted and to add to their sufferings and priva-
tiOns, the scurvy has made IFS appearance and
many have died of it The suffering of women
and children beggars description, babes dying In
he arms of their mothers who have no n0urish-
f.1 sriva
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Time-2.31A, 2.32, 2.32
2.26 CLAsS-PIrRsF e25n
Time-2.32A, 2.321a, 2.34s4
2.26 CLAss-PURsE $500.
Changes in the Boston Custom
House.

BOSTON, Oct. 9.-Certain changes at tile Boston
Custom House have been ordered by the Treasury
Department, upon the report of the commission Of
special agents who made an examination last Sum-
mer. THIS will go into effect tomorrow forenoon.
The net reduction in the number of officers is five
clerks, Gone at $780, two at $14O0 and two at
$1,000; eight inspectors (at S4 per diem) two
ers lat $3.50 per diem and eight at So per dienl.)
The pay of several classes of help has been raised
while others are reduced. This reduction i'm all
will amount to S36672 and the increase SOB
leaving net reduction of S2S,622
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-10
FOR SALE.

CToVE, Tin and Hardware Stock and store al az
- Hrideton, Me. Grand opening for man with
q 900 to S5 600. Good assortment. VIII hre
tin-plate worker who understand hardware wars TO run
the business if not sold soon. u. T.: fEhLE13
iy27deOWtf bflugtoH NIT.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-10
The MackereI Fishery.

GLOUCESTER. Oct "a high wind and heavy
sea have sent in here large fleet of seiners VI
$50 sail OF the Capei yesterday some 80 maze ine
good balls Of fat No z mackere aggrMegadsleaesf reg deef
made good hauls, namely, the Novelty. OF ForI- Fnd
land 400 barrels; Mabel Bird Of Portland iou ,o',i
1000 barrels We're landed at Gloucester today,
with sales out of pickle at 81 per barrel A large
fleet OF mackerel catchers are in port, and mauy
coasting vessels have put In for shelter.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-10
Loss by the saltwater Fire.
A Strike Ended.

The loss on A. B. Suttons mill at saltwater,
which was burned last night is estimated at $685.
nm. insuranoe G18 O60
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-10
An EpIdemic of pIphtherIa.

HUNTINGDON, Pa, Oct. S-An epidemic of dip
iberia is overrunuing Saxton and parts of Hunt
lngdon and Bedford counties. The number OF
cases has greatly increased within the last few
the churches and Sunday schools will not be
opened until the danger subsidies. All the houses
are quarantined and children under 18 years of
age are prohibited from lettering or congregating
in the streets other public places. There is In
tense alarm, amounting almost to panic among
the neODle
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-10

ENOR sALE-A desirable 212 story wooden
II house, situated in the western part OF tne
eify on Hill ST.; heated by furnace, with Sebago
and gas; healthy, slightly and pleasant in good
neghborhood nice stable Inquire on premises.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-10
Glass Workers to Strike.

PHILADELPHIA Oct. 8. The situation among
the striking flint glass workers remains un-
changed. One of the manufacturers who attend
ed secret conference of flint glass makers OF the
eastern section of the United States held in New
York on Wednesday. said today that the 'univer-
sal list" submitted by the glass blowers was
looked upon as demand for Increased wages for
less work. The same manufacturer said the
working men were receiving at the time they
went out better wages than they had paid for 10
years and at the conference it was agreed not to
accede to the request of the employees. The
manufacturers today handed to the glass blowers
in their respective factories an ultimatum review
ing the situation and explaining the causes which
led the employees to reject the demands OF their
workmen.
SANDWICH, Mass, Oct. 9.-The decision of the
American flint glass manufacturers at New York
where it was voted not to accept the demand of
the glass workers union, caused a meeting TO be
held here OF the local branch of glass workers un
ien, on which occasion the president Of that or,
ganization was present. Reports today reveal
tie fact that the glass workers will quit work
Saturday noon. Other departments viii not be af-
fected at present. however, considerable glass be-
ing on hand to be manufactured thereby keeping
employees busy for a week or ten days.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-10

GARDINER, Oct "A settlement has been eff
fected between the striking operatives at Kimball
Brothers shoe factory In this city and the en-
ployers. Work will be resumed at once. The de-
mands of the strikers were acceded to.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-10
Bicycling Notes.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Oct. e.-F F. Ives of
Meriden, Conn., and w. A. Rhodes of Dorchester,
Mass, in an attempt to lower the % miles am
ateur bicycle record on Hampden Park today.
made these records: Ives, III. 19m. 3-5s
Rhodes LII. 24nI. 301aS. Ives thus lowers the
onds slower than the English record.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-10

row boat containing two men capsized in Bos-
ton harbor yesterday afternoon. The men were
picked up by tug, but both died in short time.
named Milford S. Cove, telegraph operator,
whose body was not recovered One Of the
drowned men has been identified as II. B. Currier,
resident of Boston, but the identity of the other
has not been established. The men left that city
yesterday morning on fishing trip.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-10
RIel's Case.

MONTREAL, Oct. 9.-The secretary of the Riel
defence association has addressed a communica-
tion to the Dominion government notifying 1t OF
the departure of Mr.. Fitzpatrick for England and
praying for further Teprieve.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-10
Two Mornons Convicted.

SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 9.-W. d. Newsome was
convicted yesterday of polygamy and unlawful CO
habltation. This Is the first double conviction nn
der the Edmunds law. He will be sentenced OcI;
~. Frederick H. Hanson, convicted OF unlaWlui
cohabitation, will be sentenced November A.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-10

BANGOR, Oct. 9.-Fire this morning destroyed
stable owned by Jefferson Maxfield. Loss, 5000;
small insurance. The fire damaged stable owned
bv 7 owl Flatcber to tba extent of saoo On this
us Lew rio''nel ~ sno eA''i'' u s'oo '''''
tnere was no insurance.
,oes nv Tho s+;,,,.,a+er Etra
~oSS w h'S Ss""eAeO'
The loss on A. B. Sutton's mill at saltwater,
which yas burned last NIGHT is estimated al sos
600; insurance, $1s.o5o.
a Strike Ended.
fected between the striking operatives at Kimball
Rrothers, sboe factory In this citv and the en-
Movers Work win be resumed at once. The de-
mands of tbe strikers were acceded to.
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nighl. Inc eAercises were as ioiio"s'
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Rev. A. R. Crane, Winthrop.
hlght haho OF lelqWsmlp as, .r,;,i,oton
Charge to the church ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
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York County S. j. Court.
ALFRpp. Oct. e.-The Supreme Judicial Court
adjourned TODAY after A session of TWENTY-FIVE
workihg Gays. II mas oeei 'iie iiios' i'itoi '''n'
r,,a eouo,,,,,, cr,n,ro,s ,,aro san+anced
-, piasoeord for laroon,, +,vo
wears at state prison.
Peter Dushan, larceny, two years at State pri-
oVni miiva. f,art;n ,.rca,y ono war at state nri
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-10
SUMMER RESIDENCE FOR SALE.

DEAUTIFUL Summer Residence, situated on
side miles from Portland, with 20 acres OF land.
and island opposite belonging to the estate Mice
for boating fishing and bathing. For further par
ticulars enquire at premises or address
MRS. r.. JOHNSON,
mar5eodtf East Deering, Maine.
The Portland daily press., 1885-10-10
The MeetIng of the supreme court.

The October term of the Supreme Court of the
United States begins on next Monday. Its docket
now contains 1910 cases and others are coming in
daily The docket will probably number 1900
cases before the end Of the term The court, by
reason of its energetic work during the last four
or five years, has ceased falling farther behind
posed of last year, at which rate if continued, the
last of the cases the present docket will be ad
in good health and there will probably be full
bench at the ODeninp