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The Portland daily press., 1886-08-30
OF Interest to Horsemen.

Thomas Sands gray stallion, edwin L."
that John F. Haines has in training at Lew
iston, is reported to be very lane. 1t was
owing to his lameness that he was drawn
from the 2.37 class in the fourth heat at Fair
field the other day. Mr.. Sands, his owner,
went from Saco Friday to Lewiston,
Nyes fine colt INDUCED in spin with
Nights horses at Maplewood park, Bangor,
the other day, whom he beat, trotting the
full mile on very heavy track in 2.45a. Nye
is proud of his colt and has refused a good
offer for him.
1t is quite probable that Messrs. True and
Hight of Saco, will start their two-year-old
stations in the race for the special purse at
the Buxton and Hollis fair, in Buxton t, is
fall, the prize offered being silver pitcher.
Silveretta, the fine young mare by Blue
Bull. trotted full mile on an Indiana track
in 2.264. She is good one.
Sam and Charles Record of South Buck
field, it is said, have been offered $4,000 for
tb. fast trotter CDR. Smith" that is now in
training at Mystic and the other day did a
half mile in los.
John F. Haines of Biddeford, who has a
long string of trotters at Lewiston, has
made large number of entries in the East
ern circuit and will start many of his. horses
in the races at the fairs at Lewiston, Bangor
and many other places.
The celebrated stallion Smuggler made his
record, 2151, at Hartford, Conn.,, August 81,
1876.
Mr.. G. H. Nelson of Waterville, recently
sold one-half of colt only five days old for
$500.
Mr.. G. H. Woods of Benton, is the present
possessor of the famous stallion Gideon, hay
ing purchased him of G. j. Shaw last. week.
The old horse is good for q number OF years
yet and is as lively as a colt.
Mr.. C. p Drake's stallion Glenarm
trotted a mile at Lewiston last week III
2231- Lamonte, Stanley Brothers three
year-old stallion, trotted an exercise mile IN
2431, the fastest three-year-old time made
this year in Maine. The second and fourth
quarters were each trotted in 40 seconds.
The Portland daily press., 1886-08-30
THE FAILED BOSTON FIRMS.
The Result of the Investigation of
the Creditors.

BosToN. Aug 2O.-Since the suspension of
2. f. Williams, lumber, No. kilby street.
Russell, Sheen & Co., lumber, No. 13 Doane
street; Allen & Noble, hardware, No. 127
niture, No. 175 Blackstone street; L. E.
Peirce, manufacturer of tables, No. 1874
North street; L. F. Brown & Co., furniture.
No. II Merrimack street; Walter +. Balch,
& Co., furniture, Charlestown street, and
the Lewiston Steam Mills of Lewiston, Me-,
a committee of creditors have been working
upon their affairs and have found it diff
cult matter to arrive at any definite results
an account of the manner in which the books
were kept. By some of the firms notes had
been given and discounted without any
record having been kept. One firm would
want to raise money and would make note
and get it endorsed by another firm in the
would divide the proceeds One firm, 1t Is
said has paid in discounts and interest over
$4,000 during the past year. This, together
with being compelled to sacrifice on stock to
raise money to meet notes coming due,
shows in what manner some of it has gone.
A meeting of some of the largest creditors
was held and it was decided that the only
solution of the difficulties was insolvency
tions and others will when the. papers are
ready. Russell, Sheen & Cos liabilities, as
far as known, are $566, TAI, of which $685.
4S7.18 is direct and the remaining $2S1, ,259
is contingent I'm the shape OF enuOrSeul6HtSl.
OF the direct liabilities, $205,547 is to T. f.
Williams, another of the failed firms. There
will probably be more liabilities when the
affairs of the mill owned by the firm at New
River, Tenp 81 are investigated The assets f
liams' liabilities are estimated at about
100000. The assets are estimated at $70-
O00 Allen & Mobiles direct liabilities are
not thought to be large, their Indebtedness
being in the shape of endorsements. and
will probably amount to S300,0Oo; their as
sets are about 100000. Gerrish & OBrien
have liabilities of $127353 Their assets ag-
create about $300O0 and consists of stock,
accounts, and machinery estimated to be
worth about $4,000. The liabilities are as
filed, S76664 L. E. Pierce'S liabilities are
$4O,6OO, and nominal assets $4,000. The
Lewiston Steam Mills Cos are $247, ,S6S,-
$39,451 secured, $3,365 preferred, $1SS,631
direct, and $59,232 contingent. The assets
consists of real estate and mill property
heavily moatgaged, stock $43,975, accounts
$11, 800 W. ii. Balch's liabilities are almost
wholly to the failed firms and the assets are
very small J. j. Hogan, of j. j. Hogan d
Co., has died since the failure, eomplicatlng
the matter still further. Meetings of the
creditors of nearly all the above firms will
be held September 9TH
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The Damage by the Earthquake.

ATHENS, Aug. 29.-The area OF the earth
quake disturbance in Greece yesterday was
phenominally wide, at least six towns were
entirely and score of others partially de-
stroyed. On the main land much damage
was done, but there was little loss to life.
On the islands it is estimated that GOO per-
sons were killed and 1000 seriously injured.
The fluctuations were curiously irregular.
The actual shocks averaged IL seconds in
duration. People everywhere are camping
out in the fields. The breaking of the tele-
graph lines delays the receipt of details. The
Greek cabinet is setting at Athens almost
continuously considering relief measures. A
transport with tents, food, doctors, medi-
cines and a company of pomjiers started for
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PERSONAL AND PECULIAR.

Pierce's Postmaster General, James Camp
bell, is still living in Pennsylvania.
Secretary Manning is said to be regaining
health and strength rapidly.
1t is estimated that the labor troubles in
Brockton are causing loss to the working
men of 100000 month.
Senator Logan and Governor Alger, of
Michigan, joined the other day in operating
the big saw that felled to the grouII Cali
fornia redwood 2S5 feet high.
During the absence of the Con missioner
of Indian Affairs and the assistant secretary
of the same office, woman, Miss Minnie S.
Cook, is acting as head of the Indian office.
The Presidents Adirondack costume con-
sists of loose, brown velveteen jacket and
waitcoat, rough cloth trousers, a smart
checked flannel shirt, with blue necltie, and
a soft gray felt hat.
The intention of putting vignette of Mr..
Tilden ON the oleomargarine stamp having
been abandoned, it is now purposed to sub
stitute design representing bull trampling
on serpent.
The Golden Club has just enrolled It's first
female members. These are Florence Night
ingale, Mrs. Sickert-the daughter of Cob
den-Mrs. Crawford, of Paris, and Mile.
Ratlalovich.
Last Thursday was the sixtieth anniver-
of the Quincy Market of Boston. Three of
the gentlemen who opened stalls on the es-
tablishment-Nathan Robbins, j. Herman
Curtis and j. V. Flethcher-are still in buSi-
ness at the same stalls, and are at their posts
attending to business.
Brigadier General John Newton, chief of
engineers, having served more than forty
years as an officer of the army, has been, at
his own request, by direction of the Presi-
dent, retired from active service. He has
accepted the position of Commissioner of
Public Works for New York city.
The Marquis de Mores, one cf the cattle
kings of Dakota, is full of enthusiasm over
the success of his efforts to retail meat in
New York brought direct from Dakota with
out the intervention of middlemen. His
company have three stores in New York and
dispose of a hundred cattle day.
Mr. James p. Voorhees,, youngest son Of
| Senator Voorhees,, who in the past has spent
much time in the theatrical profession, hav-
ing supported both John Mccullough and
Clara Morris, has completed arrangements
by which he will reappear upon the stage
next winter as a star, opening in Washing
ton. Mr.. Voorhees, repertoire embraces
Hamlet, Julius Caesar, Richelieu and Mac
beth, together with some original plays.
During the recent Grand Army festivities
in California about one thousand veterans
visited Pasadena, which is the home of Ja-
son and Owen Brown and Mrs Thompson,
children of old John Brown, of Harper's
Ferry fame. The soldiers placed the Brown
| descendants in a carriage, and, detaehing
the horses, hauled them through the streets
with long rope. The band played John
Browns Body" and the crowd sang the fa-
miliar hymn with great enthusiasm,
The Portland daily press., 1886-08-30
FROM WASHINGTON.
The Alaskan Fisheries.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2S.-The Treasury
Department has received from Captain
Abbey of the revenue steamer Corwin full
report of the seizure of three British vessels
while catching seals in Alaskan waters. lie
had previously seized the American vessel
San Diege and taken arms and ammunition
from three others, all of which were engaged
in seal fishing. The seizure was made for
violation of the executive order of July 8,
1875. Captain Abbey says that as it was inn
on board the Corwin, he released a portion
cisco. He was then to fit out the, seized
schooner San Diego and order her to Sitka
for delivery to the United States Marshal,
with the remainder of her crew and twenty
ali. The remaining masters and mates he
would retain on board the Corwin to hold as
principals until he could reach Sltka and
deliver them in charge of the court.
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Crop Reports.

CHICAGO, Aug 29.-The Farmers Review
will print the following crop summary this
week: Detailed reports from the corn belt
indicate an improvement in soutlook Tor the
crop in Ohio, Indiana and Minnesota, In all
of which States there is present promise OF
a full average crop. In Belmont, Durkee,
Logan, Lucas and Montgomery counties, In
Ohio, the yield promises to equal that OF any
former year, while the remaining counties
indicate yield ranging from 80 to 50 per
Morgan, Montgomery and Pike counties, OF
Indiana, more than a usually large yield is
indicated. The remaining counties report
ing this week indicate an average yield OF
from 50 to 80 per cent. In Carver, Meeker,
RamsaE ST t4qHiifSe tSsaeahhraEpFer h yfefd
indicated. The remaining counties reporting
this week promise 30 to 80 per cent. 9;oSi OF an
gan, promise full yield. Montcalm county
has the promise of only 45 per cent. OF an
average and other counties range from 40 TO
So per cent. of an average. In Hamilton
county, Nebraska, the outlook is favorable
for full yield, while Buffalo, Harlan and
Webster counties indicate fair yield. In
Douglas, Gage, Otoe and Richardson coun-
ties the outlook is far less than one half the
usual yield. Ellis county, Kansas: shows a
full average. while Cherokee, Butler and
Of an average None of the Wisconsin coun
ties reporting this ceek give promise OF an
average yield. In Illinois there is general
Improvement of to 10 per cent, but the gen.
eral average for the State remains low. The
general average is low in all Iowa counties,
running from so to 90 per cent The average
in Missouri ranges from 80 to 65 per cent: 1t
does not promise one half the average yield
In Dakota the yield of wheat is averaging
from 10 to IS bushels, and grain is grading
we'll In Minnesota the yield of wheat ranges
from to "a bushels. ruling very irregular
In many counties in Iowa, Indiana, Illinois
dry too permit of fall blowing. The. effects
of the drouth are also still seriously felt.
owing to the drying of the pastures. Unless
relief by rain comes shortly, stock will go in
for the winter in poor condition. Fruits are
reported as abundant in all Western States,
with the exception of Wisconsin. Hog
cholera is reported in st. Francois county,
Missouri, Ringold county, Iowa, and in CHRIS.
Illinois. AS rule, however. hogs are re-
ported as unusually healthy.
The Portland daily press., 1886-08-30
ANOTHER CRANK.
Lawrence NJ. Donovan Leaps from
Brooklyn Bridge to the River.

NEW YORK, Aug. 2S.-At $50 this morn
ing Lawrence M. Donovan, pressman in
the Police Gazette office, jumped from the
East River bridge into the river. He had
jumped from High bridge twice, and, being
successful, thought that the big bridge jump
rangements were made and the time and
date set Only four persons until the 9th
inst knew about the affair, until Donovan,
with his hacker, called on Richard X. Fox
and stated that he was going to jump from
the bridge Mr.. Fox advised him not to do
so, but arrangements were completed, a boat
was engaged, and Donovan procured shoes
and other articles for the feat.
Last night, at IL o'clock, he came to the
Gazette office and slept while Tom Leonard
made pads for his legs and armpits. At $40
Leonard awoke him, and Mrs. Leonard
made him cup of coffee. He drank it, and
with confidential air left to find the wagon
that was to take him on the bridge. Both
MIR. and Mrs. Leonard the janitor and jan
itress of the building. begged him not to
wore a red flannel shirt white draMers I, .aal
padded, and blue-toppen Dase ball SHOES,
with zinc in the SoleS.
He left the Office in an express wagon, ac-
companied by the driver only, at 5;;30. He
passed the bridge policemen at the New
York entrance without exiting suspicion,
and on reaching the centre 0, the bridge he
sprang from the wagon and hade the driver,
his friend, good bye. In an instant he
climbed over the cable and then lowered
himself down, waved his hand and jumped.
His body kept an erect position until within
forty feet of the water when his body in
clned forward and his legs, which had been
kept closed during his descent, spread, and
he quivered as he struck the water and went
into the depths like a shot from a gun. In
stanty he came to the surface, but the boat
which had been engaged to pick him up,
and which contained four men stripped
ready to save him, was not on hand. The
crowds that had gathered on the docks sup
posed when Donovan's legs opened and he
quivered, that he was dead, but when ne
came to the surface he swan like fish until
the boat rowed toward him and he was
taken from the water.
A man on the Brooklyn side who saw
Donovan drop from the bridge informed the
police and they instantly teephoned to the
was sent out, and the police from the Oak
street station hastened to the river and ar
rested Donovan, ,whe was taken to the fourth
precinct station. -,
Donovan jumped nearer the centre of the
bridge than where Brodie dropped,
Donovan was born in this city, at No. 30
Frankfort street He stands feet 6 inches
in height, weighs 100 pounds, and is "a years
of age lie was taken before Judge Duffy
at the Tombs by the bridge policeman at
$50 o'clock, and charged with attempting
suicide. The particulars of Donovan's
jump were made known to the justice, and he
administered sharp rebuke to him.
1T is not bravery to do such thing
and want it stopped" Justice Duffy then
adjourned the case until 8 O'Clock today,
when the officer who saw Donovan jump on
the rail will be present. Donovan will be
taken back to the Oak street police station
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General Newton succeeds Squire.

New YORK, Aug 2S.-General Newton
went to the office of Mayor Grace in Hanov-
BY the Mayor as Commissioner of Public
Works. 1t had been announced that the
ceremony would not take place until Mon
day, owing to the fact that no reply had been
had from the Secretary of War approving
the last moment the desired letter was re-
ceived from Secretary Endicott. The origin
al plan was not carried out. General New
ton declined to discuss his position or future
policy until better acquainted with the du-
ties of his office. He stated. however, that
he had not fixed upon d. Lowber Smith as
his deputy or any other man.
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Temperance Mass Meeting.

3 BELFAST, Aug. 29.--The temperance mass
meeting at Northport was largely attended
today. Some of the best musical talent in
Maine was represented. Addresses were
made by Neal Dow, Volney B. Cushing and
others
The Portland daily press., 1886-08-30
Sad Accident to Yachting Party.

Boston, Aug 2S.-The little sloop yacht
Edith, having on board party of five young
GaIloapes Island this afternoon, when the
steamer Chatham of the Baltimore line came
into the channel. Skipper O'Hara of the
sioop shouted warning to the pilot on the
steamer but he evidently was not heard, as
directly for the sloop. Every effort was
made by those on the smaller craft to get out
of the way, but the Chatham struck the
sloop full in the stern, completely wrecking
sloop, and one, Charles S. Willis of Dor
chester, Immediately sank and was drowned.
The rest were picked up by the yacht Creed
moor. The Chatham stopped for moment
and then proceeded without offering assist
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Gov. Robbie at Minneapolis.
minneapolis Tribune.l

Gov. Robie of Maine who is in the city en-
route home from the Grand Army encamp-
ment at San Francisco, was driven about the
city, and OF course, visited the Exposition
Gov. Robie is an excellent judge of such en-
terprises, having been United States COM
missioner to the Industrial Exposition,
Paris He was delighted with our Exposi-
ton and amazed at its magnitude. In CON
Nersatloh Win q director, he said that it was
as complete in its features as the great Paris
expoSltion' though, of course, not on so large
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Democratic TaIe-Rearera-

we near that the criticisms made upon
Collector kedman, for his violation of the
Presidents order forblddlng obtrusive par
tianship on the part of officials, have made
that gentleman rather nervous Well he
may be. If there was any sincerity in the
PRESIDENT order, we fail to see why the
Presldent Is not compelled to remove the new
Maine it9 e9-tector' Perhaps he will have time
his fishing trip. 1t win be brought to his at
tention by well known Maine Democrats.
The Portland daily press., 1886-08-30

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a Steamer Burned.

RoNDoUT, N. Y, Aug 29.-The Daniel
Drew of the Albany line, one of the largest
and fastest passenger steamboats, on the
Hudson river, was burned to the waters
edge at her moorings at Kingston Point this
afternoon. Her hull sunk in the river. She
either of the other boats of the line, and all
her furniture was burned with her. The
shanty on deck, containing the engine for
hoisting coal caught fire in some unknown
way and the flames communicated with the
Drew amidship. The loss is about $150,0O0.
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a PLEASURE BARGE OVERTURNED
And TWO of the Occupants Killed
and One Seriously Injured.

BosToN, Aug. ga pleasure barge con-
tanning party of eleven men while returning
from Squantum this afternoon, was over
turned in West Roxbury, and the occupants
were thrown against stone wall. Edward
Redington of Roxbury twas instantly killed;
Thomas Sullivan's head was cut open and
he received internal injuries that may prove
fatal. Geo Smith was also quite badly hurt.
The others were well shaken up but not
seriously injured.
The Portland daily press., 1886-08-30
PRESIDENT cIeveIand,s Vacation.

SARANAc Inn, N. Y, Aug. 29.--Jeseplh
A. Reall, president of the American Agricul-
tural and Dairy Association, called upon
attend the national agricultural convention,
which meets in Philadelphia, Sept. 14th. MI,
Reall assured the President that the farmers
were well pleased with his action in signing
the oleomargarine bill. The President e1-
cultural interests of the country, but could
give Mr.. Real no encouragement that the
The Portland daily press., 1886-08-30
Spirits Found the Rodx.

BURRILLvILLE, R. l., Aug. 29.-The find
ing Of the remains Of Harris Petteplace of
and was discovered Thursday with his head
partially blown off, is said to have been due
to a Spiritualist named Porter, employed as
a farm hand on the place of Fayette Bart
lett Wednesday evening Porter held a
seance, at which he told conversation that
took place the Sunday before between Petite
place and his wife, and which no other par
ty except the son heard. Afterward Porter,
with number of others, took lanterns and
proceeded into the woods a distance, when
Porter gave minute directions as to where
the body might be found. The body was
found precisely as indicated by Porter.
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Vessel Damaged and Men Lost.

HALIFAX, n. S., Aug. 2S-While entering
the harbor this morning the steamer Nova
Scotia ran into the schooner Bertha, bound
from Port Medway for Halifax and broke
the latter's main boom, dayits and boat and
sprang her mainmast She reached port
safely. The schooner Ocean Belle, which
has arrived from the Grand Banks, reports
the loss of two men while tending their
supposed that their dory was upset. She be-
longed in Nova Scotia.
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Victory for the Engllshmen.

NEWPORT, R. l.. Aug. 2S.-The second of
the matches in the international polo contest
occurred today, and resulted in overwhelm-
ing defeat of the Americans, the score being
10 to .. This gives the 1000 cup and cham
pionship to the English team, who will also
take away with them a large amount of
money won in wagers. The Americans were
won by superior all-around playing.
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From clouce ster; Mass.

GLOUCESTER, Mass, Aug 29.-Schooner
Frederick Gerring from the banks reports
ing travis and have not been heard from.
Schooner Chester P. Lawrence reports
speaking schooner James A. Garfield on the
Grand Banks, who reports loosing two of her
crew by the capsizing of dory.
The yacht America has arrived With Gen.
Butler and party on board.
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invitation would be accepted as his present
plans for his vacation will occupy his time
until far into September. The season for
that the President and some of his friends
will make up party this week to engage in
this sport. The Presidents party spent
much of the day on the piazzas of their log
cabin trying to keep cool, the heat being al
most inSufferable.
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An ASSIGNMENT.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 29.-Hobart, Wood
& Co, wholesale boot and shoe manufact-
urers, have assigned to W.. II. Chickering,
of the law firm Of DAILY, Chickering & Thorn
as, for the benefit of the creditors. The liza
bilities are estimated at $780, 600; assets $780,
600. About half of the firms Indebtedness
is in Boston, where their paper is held for
$50 000
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w. w. EICHELBERGER,
Sergeant, Signal Corps, u. >. =
A clerk suspected of steaIing.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 2S.-Thirty thou
sand dollars in cash disappeared from safe
of the Adams Express Company two weeks
ago, and since that time detectives have
been attempting to unravel the. mystery of
the robbery Circumstances point to Rath
Pratt clerk in the Philadelphia office, and
on Wednesday last he was arrested by de-
tective, and after preliminary hearing was
locked up for a further hearing on Wednes-
daV next,
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End Of the srockton Strike.

BRooKroN, Aug. 2s.-The second big
strike that Brockt3n ever experienced is now
ty that has burdened the minds of the people
having been removed by the results Of the
peace congress last night, a spirit of glad
ness lights up the faces of all that walk the
street. The factory doors are all open this
morning and by Monday work will be going
on nearly as usual