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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-08-24
THE STATE.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY

CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
II am 81 years of age the 9th of last Jan
uary and have lived in this old house IS
years" said Mr.. Charles johnson of West
Harpswell who was post master there for II
years. Mr.. johnson said he had II children
and never struck one and thinks they did
well under such kindly treatment.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
Rev. ]. r. Day, d. d. of New York, now
at Monmouth, declines to preach at camp
meetings on the Sabbath, on the ground that
they are, as he claims fruitful of Sabbath
dissertation.
The little village of South China lying at
the foot of China Lake has been quite sum-
mer resort. Among the guests at present
are several Providence, r. |. people besides
many from other States as well as from
Maine.
About 1900 people attended the sacred con-
cert at Lake MaranocOok yesterday, given
by Glover's band of Auburn, and the Men
delSSohn quartette of Lewiston. An excel
lent programme of fourteen numbers was
carried out.
The house of Mr.. +. G. Laselle on Main
street, Waterville, was struck by lightning,
Wednesday, and badly smashed up. None
of the family were injured. Mrs VIM. But
ler, living on Brook street, was also struck
by lightning during the same shower, and
thrown senseless to the floor. For the re-
mainder of the afternoon she was unable to
see, and still complains of numbness in the
limbs though having recovered her eyesight
reports the Sentinel.
The annual Second Advent campmeeting
to be held at Lakeside, in Belgrade, will COM
mence Aug. Goth and close Sept. 7th.
Prof. Hocledorfer is to be the Associate
Principal of the Hallowell Classical Acade-
my.
In the tennis tournament at Mr. Blaine IS
residence in Augusta, Brooks was awarded
first prize, a tennis racket and Whitehouse,
second prize, silver headed cane.
The Telephone company recently sent out
a circular to its patrons in Gardiner, stating
that on September 1st, the price per tele-
phone would be raised to $40 per year. An
answer was returned refusing to pay the adj
vance or to retain the instruments under the
present rate unless better service was given.
LINCOLN COUNTY.
The dedication of the new G. A. r. Hall at
Whitefeld, will probably take place the first
week in September.
The Lincoln County Teachers Association
will hold its annual meeting at Newcastle,
Tuesday and Wednesday, September 18th
and 10Th.
SOMERSET COUNTY.
A weaver in a Pittsfeld mill, while under
the influence of ardent spirits, jumped
through third story window, screen and all
Strange to say, he received no injury and is
now at work.
The rear drive of the Kennebec Log Driv-
ing Co., got through the Fairfield boom last
week, about three weeks later than last year.
One hundred and twelve thousand logs max
ing 16,5Co,0C0 feet, were stopped for the lum-
bermen at that place.
WALDO COUNTY.
On Saturday, the 10Th, the note of $4,000
due the city of Belfast, from the Belfast &
Moosehead Lake Railroad Company was
paid from the accumulation of dividends in
the treasury.
YORK COUNTY.
1t is estimated that 1000 will be required
to put the roads of Waterford in as good con-
dition as before the recent heavy rains.
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THE METHoDIsTs.
Regular Quarterly Meeting at Old
Orchard Yesterday.

Yesterday morning was fair as that primal
Sabbath with the blessing of God fresh upon
it. The usual love feast was held at nine
o'clock. A great number of testimonies
were offered, and the meeting only adjourned
when the hour for morning service arrived.
The regular church services opened with
singing the familiar words, "There is a
fountain" Rev. w. S. Jones, read a selec-
ton from the scriptures and Rev. D. B. Ran
dali offered prayer The choir then sang the
beautiful hymn, "Christ for me-"
The quarterly meeting sermon by Elder
Jones was from John, 20, Behold the
Lamb of God, which taketh away the sins of
the wOrldP'
The Sacrament of the Lords supper was
administered at the close of the sermon.
Mr.. Hart, the Evangelist, conducted a
praise service and Bible reading at 500 p. m.
Man in his natural and in his redeemed state
was illustrated by passages from the Bible.
About three thousand people were in attend
ance.
At 7.9O a social service was held at the
tabernacle.
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Old Orchard.

OLD ORCHARD, Aug %.
This week win be grand week of attrae-
tions for the season Of 'S5. Commencing
Monday evening, grand consolidated ball
will be given at the skating rink, under the
management of society leaders from the
Flske, Old Orchard, Sea Shore and Ocean
Houses. Music for the dancing will be fur
nished by the orchestras of the above hotels,
with the rink orchestra, under the charge Of
Prof. Charles II. Grimmer of Portland,
Chandler's full military band of twenty-five
pieces will play for the opening march and
the promenades
Wednesday evening there will be a grand
fancy dress and costume carnival at the
rink.
Friday is Old Orchards annual carnival
and illumination, which viii probably be
great day in the history of this resort.
Saturday evening Manager Whitney's
eft occurs at the rink.
Edward II. Goff, Esq, president of tn,
American Electric and Illuminating Compa-
ny is at the Old Orchard House.
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Lightning's Freaks in Kennebunk-
port.
Especial to the Press

Especial to the Press
KENNEBUNK, Aug. 22.-A severe shower
at four o'clock this morning brought power
full rain and severe lightning, one flash strik-
ing the house Of Eben Emmons on the west
side OF the river. Besides causing considera-
BILE damage to the dwelling and killing a cat,
it struck the bed upon which Mr.. Emmons
and wife were lying, splitting the head
board and taking six inch piece from the
foot of post. Mrs. Emmens was quite
stunned by the shock, but her husband was
relieved from the irritating and burning feel
ing which for some time has been attendant
upon his much swollen dropsical legs.
viii End His Days in Prison.
BANGOR, Aug. 22.-In the Supreme Judi
cial Court here to-day, James Newcomb, who
was convicted of arson one year ago, and
whose attorneys have used all possible legal
means to get new trial, was sentenced to
State prison for life by Judge Danforth
Fire in Winterport.
The cooper shop of D. H. & F. Simpson of
Winterport, together with twelve hundred
fish barrels, stock Of tools and fixtures, were
burned this morning Loss, $4,000; insur-
ance on stock, $780,
Railroad Meeting in Presque Isle.
PREsQUE ISLE, Aug. ga large and en-
thusiastic railroad meeting was held to-day
in the town hall, which was filled to over
flowing. S. w. Matthews of Caribou, was
chosen chairman. Stirring speeches were
made by a number of speakers, all getting
down to business. The committee to perfect
a plan of action reported they had found it
necessary to make some changes in the de-
tails and will report in full at another meet
ing at an early day.
The kennebec Valley campmeeting.
AUGUSTA, Aug. 22.-The last day of the
Kennebec Valley Campmeeting dawned
brightly, and by ten o'clock various trains
and boats began to pour their freight into
the encampment. The attendance was about
5000. Rev. E. d. Mallory preached in the
morning and led children's meeting at one.
DR.. Cullis spoke this afternoon. The camp
meeting closed this evening. The general
opinion is this has been as profitable as any
meeting ever held here.
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Daniel j. MorreII.

Hon. Daniel j. Morrell, the prominent
ironmaster, whose death was reported from
Pittsburg on Thursday, was a native of
South Berwick and a member of the old
Norman-English family made notable in
: late years by Hon. Anson P. Morrill,, Hon.
Lot NJ. Morrill, and Hon. Justin S. Morrill,
The father of the deceased lived his entire
life, 81 years, in Berwick, and raised a
family of ten children. Daniel was the
seventh son, and early in life he acquired a
taste for manufactures. In 1887, being 16
years old, he went to Philadelphia as clerk
in his elder brothers wholesale dry goods
house. In 1912 he became a partner,
and, after amassing wealth, in 1855
retired from the dry goods bust
ness, and entered upon the management
Of the Cambria Iron Works at Johnstown,
Pa, where the remainder of his life was
passed. Mr.. Morrell will be remembered not
only as great ironmaster. When the war
of the Rebellion broke out he was prompt to
give great aid to the national government.
Almost every able bodied employe of the
Cambria Works served in the Union army at
some time during the war. Then MI Nor
rell was sent to Congress in 1866 and again
In 1863 On his entry into Congress he was
at once made chairman of the committee on
manufactures, and also served on other i'm
portant committees. OF all his labors at
Washington, perhaps the incident that will
be remembered was the introduction on
March 8, 1870, of bill to provide for the
proper celebration at Philadelphia of the
centennial anniversary of American indie
pendence This bill, largely because of his
persistent and able advocacy of it, became a
law, and the result was the great Interna-
tional Exposition and its attendant demon
Strations. Governor Geary appointed him
commissioner for the State Of Pennsylvania,
and his associates chose him chairman of the
executive committee of the commission. In
1877 he was the United States Commissioner
to the International Exposition at Paris.
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w. c. r. U.
Programme of the Meeting to bs
Held at Old Orchard.

Following is the programme of the tenn
perance meeting to be held at Old Orchard
by the National Woman's Christian Tenn
perance Union, commencing Friday, Aug.
2Sth, and continuing three days;
FRIDAY, AUGUST %.
Up. m.-Devotional meeting, to be led by Mrs.
y. H. Knox, President New Hampshire w. G.
T. U.
2.30 p. m.-0pening addresses by Rev. l. Luce,
President of Campmeeting Association; Mrs. L..
NJ. n. Stevens, President Maine w. G. L. U. Mrs.
Caroline B. Buell., Secretary N. W. c. I. U.
7.30 p. m.-Address by Miss E. A. Landfear of
Connecticut.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20.
$50 a. m.-Devotonal meeting, led by Mrs E.
G. Greene, President Vermont w. G. T. U.
10 a. m.-Workers conference with Question
Box.
Up, m;-Address by Rev. j. W. Bashford of
Portland
7.30 p. m.--Address by Miss E. S. Tobey. Presi-
dent Massachusetts, w. G. I. U.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 80.
$50 a. m.-Praise meeting, led by Mrs. Stevens
of Portland.
1880 a. m.-Bble reading by Miss E. S. Tobey
of Boston.
2.30 p. m.-Deyotional meeting, led by Mrs
Caroline B. Buell. of New York.
3p. m.-Address by Mrs. Mary Fl. Hunt of
Hyde Park, Mass.
.7.3o p m.-Address by Mrs. E. G. Greene of
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OCEAN PARK.
Report of the Farewell Services Yes
terday.

The hotels presented deserted appear
ance yesterday.
The cottages propose to enjoy a little more
OF this delightful summer weather however,
and from them good sized audience as
sembled to listen to the farewell words of the
closing service.
Rev. l.. w. Raymond, of Faith Chapel
Church, Lowell, preached at 1880 upon I'm
proving Opportunities" The discourse was
an able one.
The Bible service followed the sermon.
and at 2.30 a platform gospel service was
held, speakers being limited to ten minutes.
Subjects were assigned as follows: Rev. w.
4. Smith, ''The gospel for the sick"; Prof.
B, +, Hayes, D. d. The gospel for the POO, Poor
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METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
(Aug. %, 1885, 1oP. NJ
Observations taken at the same moment of time
afa Icta ~ ~ 'A'AAS
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Singular Phenomenon.

MA. ,ALBANY, N Y, Aug. 22-At the residence of
M MN dhomas Wood in COhoes an infant child died
,,a Ola w meqnesday. When the undertaken was pre-
paddhg me body for burial one of the party present
baIieny eboIie declared that the figures of cross and
oed @ couid be seen on the white cloth that COW
od ~ e me chlld,S face. The others looked and saw
" toe IN ilgilres, Word went out and people iocked
t5e II se ouse until became necessary to call on
frequently wet with water, but the figures re
NAMED The spots where the cross and chalice
tha MeIe outlined were of glistening whittier shade
1 Anout IL O'Clock yesterday the shadow disap-
peareo' Many believe it to have been amiracle.
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THE DUTY ON FISH.
Decision by the Treasury Depart
nnenf

GLogcEsTER; Mass, Aug: 22.-July IS, schoon-
er Neskletia OF L0ckeport, Nova Scotia, arrived
at this port from Grand Banks with $4,000
pounds OF fresh halbut, on which the Customs all-
thorities collected duty of half cent a pound
on the ground that being packed in ice they could
not be regarded as fresh fish for immediate CON
sumption, since fish preserved by ice should pay
duties the same as if preserved in salt or in any
other manner This action was based on certain
decisions of the Treasury Department relative to
lake fish, where fish solidly frozen into barrels in
Such manner as to be preserved for months was
held to be dutiable. The duty was paid under
protest and the facts reported to Washington for
adjudication. The fish were entered as fresh fish
for immediate consumption in that condition on
the oath of the master of the vessel, but ON open
ing the cargo portion was found in such bad or
der that they could not have been shipped fresh
and $4,000 pounds were sold to the smokers to be
cured. After considerable correspondence and
delay the decision of the Treasury Department
was received by Collector Babson to-day as fol-
lows:
The Department is of the opinion that fish i'm
ported for immediate consumption and packed in
ice to preserve them from decay during a fishing
voyage are fresh fish for immediate consumption
within the purview of the free list act March 81
1883. and decisions Hereunder, and being thus
specially provided for they cannot be held for duty
as foreign-caught fish not specially enumerated or
provided for under the tariff laws. But duties
should be collected under said laws and decisions
on such portion of the cargo as was upon unload
ing found to be in such condition after the vow
age that they could only be sold for the purpose
of smoking.
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THE OAR.
Hanlan Defeats Lee-The Two chaI-
ienged by Teenoer and Ross.

NEW YORK, Aug 22.-The race at Rockaway
Beach between Hanlan and Lee, was won by the
former by two lengths. The course was three
quarters of mile, and to row the three miles the
men had to go over the course four times Han
Ian took water first and started in theirace with
thlrty-two strokes. The rapid progress that he
made and apparently without any exertion was
remarked by crowds. Lee rowed thirty-fve to
heminute, but Hanlan gradually drew ahead and
out having quickened his stroke The relative DO
sitions Of the men being little changed in the last
half of the race, Hanlan slackened his pace and
men in "a minutes "a seconds In the home
journey Hanlan showed he had been playing with
his man. He quckened his stroke and his speed
increased. Lee rowed hard but despite his ef-
forts Hanlan's shell erept ahead. AS they neared
the line Hanlan shot ahead and crossed the line
an easy winner with full half length of clear wa
ter to the good. Both men were cheered as they
rowed ill., After the race Teemer and Ross chat-
lenged Hanlan and Lee to double scull race and
the challenge was Immediately accepted
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Damaged in a Hurricane.

from Amsterdam, reports Aug. 20. in lat. 42i
90, lon. 6O0 45', fell in with the bark Brimigu
of WindsOr,N. S., Capt Geitzler, from PARIS
boro, N. S., for Liverpool. She had lost her
main and mizzen masts in hurricane on the
10th and was waterlogged. The steamer
sent boat to see if they wanted any assist
thought he could reach Halifax by sail, and
they took off eight men of the crew, three of
whom had been injured by falling rigging,
and sent some provisions on board The
captain, first and second officers and steward
remained on the wreck
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ed by pistol shot that she will probably die
It is believed to be almost certain that
ed to take the life of his sister, as shortly
previous to the shooting the trio were seen
together drinking beer. O'Leary has not
yet been found, and the wounded woman re-
fuses to say anything whatever about the
affair. The occurrence assumes an historical
aspect in that Cornelius 0'Leary is the son
of Mrs. 0'Leary whose fractions cow kicked
over the lamp that started the fire that
burned Chicago
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".ig Sunday at Martha's Vineyard.

COTTAGE CITY, Mass, Aug. 23.-This has
Martha's Vineyard campmeeting, and the
usual large crowds were in attendance,
many having arrived from distant points by
excursion steamers. The usual morning
prayer meetings were held in the tabernacle,
church and chapel, and at 9 o'clock there was
of Boston, preached in the forenoon, Rev.
Howard Henderson of Jersey City in the
afternoon, and Rev. j. B. Hamilton of Provi-
dence in the evening The fiftieth annual
campmeeting will close tomorrow morning
with short farewell service.
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THE CANADIAN REBEL CHIEF.
His Case to be Taken Directly to the
Privy Council.

MONTREAL, Que, Aug 22.-Mr Fitzpatrick,
one OF Riels counsel, writes that it is probable
that Riels case will not be allowed a hearing be-
fore the Manitoba court of appeals for want of a
special order, which has been refused. Mr.. Fitz-
patrick Will therefore be forced to convey his
directly to the privy council Some time ago a
newspaper OF this city addressed circular OF in
quiry to the country newspapers of the Dominion,
aPsRiIng their opinion on the Justice of executing
ceived, forty-one of which consider that the sen
tence of death should be executed; seven question
the prisoners sanity; two question the right of
claim prejudice and unfarness in the trial, and
one wishes the government to deal with the case
free from suggestions
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Shot Him in Court.

MANDAN, Oak, Aug 22-In the District
Court yesterday afternoon, while G. T. Ray
and others were being tried before jury
for robbing man in saloon several days
ago, John Coleman, a witness, was shot by
Mabel Gray, one of the defendants, with a
revolver. Two bullets hit Coleman, one in
each leg. Coleman had just given damaging
evidence against the Gray woman. She was
Immediately arrested and put in Jail. Cole
mans injuries are not serious.
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An Unproyoked Assault.

BosToN, Aug. 23.-A wholly unprovoked
assault, and one which will probably ter
inmate fatally, was committed on VIM. F.
Welnze, young man of Roxbury, last even
picnic party in Green's woods, Roxbury,
and Jacobs, who has had long standing
feud with the owner of the grove and some
of Green's men, rushed in among them with
a heavy BOTTLE and after breaking it over
Weinze's head, stabbed him in the back with
the jagged ends of the broken glass. Jacobs
reputation is none of the best. He was
arrested.
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MISSISSIPPI DEMOCRATS.
The Full State Ticket Put in Nonnina.
tion

JACKSON, Miss, Aug. 22.-At 1 80 O'Clock this
morning, after GO ballots had been taken the Dem
ocratlc State convention nominated l.. NJ Miller
OF VickSburg for Attorney General and at once
proceeded to ballot for superintendent of eduea-
ton. AT a. n after a twenty hour session, the
convention took recess till II a. M, and at 23O
p. m nominated j. R. Preston of Water Valley for
superintendent of education, and then Adjourned
sine die The following is the State ticket nomin-
Governor, G. D. Shands; Secretary of State,
George NJ Govans; Treasurer, w L. Hemmng-
way; Auditor w. W. Stone; Attorney eneral
L M Miller; Superintendent of Education j. r.
Preston. The convention was the largest ever
held here, 619 delegates having answered to the
roll call on organization
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STRIKING TYPOS.
The Office of the Buffalo Times a
Scene of Trouble,

BUFFALO, N. Y, Aug. 22-The compost
tors in the Times office struck this evening
at about s o'clock, leaving the paper in bad
shape, 1t is a union Office. It is stated that
a number of cases were maliciously pied
before the men went out. The trouble arose
ae9anded der @ Por Per cen Mnn of vRa ff
Ine Il cost would be were it set in regular type
me paper will appear as usual in the morn
ing, as number of non-union men have
lil peeh engaged. The office has been guarded
py the police since the men went out.
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TERRIFIC STORM.
Buildings Unroofed and Street Traffic
STOPPED,

CINCINNATI, o., Aug. 22.-One of the most
violent storms that ever occurred here passed
oyer the city about o'clock this evening.
easements all over the city and completely
suspending street traffic. The maximum
velocity of the wind was So miles per hour.
The Lion brewery and the Eureka foundry
were unroofed and several small houses were
wrecked. The damage to private dwellings
was severe, No persons are known to have
been killed, although several buildings were
struck by lightning. The marine railway
and dry docks suffered severely. Three
steamboats, at the docks were torn loose and
foated down the river some distance, but
were finally caught and towed back.
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Mills Destroyed by Lightning.

DOVER, n. H., Aug. pa. w. springfeld's
WOODEN mills at Wilton Three Ponds, % miles
rom ir Dover were struck by lightning this morn
rg g9, and WITH their contents. were burned to the
loss loss IS $4,000. The mill was built in 1881. 1t
Was EQUIPPED with new machinery of the latest
Great Falls Manufacturing Company, and leased
ny Springfield, who put in machinery. Eight thou
Sana dollars worth Of blankets ready for shipment
WIRE partly saved. A storehouse full of wool, and
d pflck picker building were saved. The insur-
nearly cover the loss '''->'
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The Joshua Whitcomb" Company
in Trouble,

FARGO, Oak, Aug. 22.-Denman Thomp-
sons Joshua Whitcomb Company refused
to fill an engagement here claiming that the
orchestra did not fill its contract with the To-
cal management. Money was refunded for
tickets, and the manager of the Opera House
has brought suit against Thompson for $1,000
and seized the baggage of the company
Thompson says he will see the thing through
regardless of expense, and will probably
Dflng suit for the detention of his baggage.
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A HORRIBLE DEATH.
A Laborer Accidentally Dropped into
CauIdron of Molten Metal.

HARRISBURG, Pa, Aug. 22.-While at
work at the tunnel head at furnace No. 4, at
the Philadelphia steel works this evening.
Paul Suslieskie attempted to drive the pins
to close the bell which shut the furnace He
had hardly stepped upon the bell when it
metal. The bell came back to its proper
shape, but before it could be opened he had
been almost entirely cremated, nothing but
an arm and leg being visible. All the re-
mains that could be dragged out to hold an
inquest on would not have filled quart
and had been employed for over two years at
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Terrible Fate of a shipwrecked Crew,

SAN Francisco, Aug. 22.-The steamer
Mariposa, which arrived today from Homo
lulu, brings the following: Schooner Po-
hoikio, during sudden squall, capsized off
the coast of Hawaii and all on board were
thrown into the water. Two of the crew
managed to get into the boats which had
been in tow of the schooner, and rescued two