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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-09-23

ON THE TURF.
TrottIng at a Fair

PLYMOUTH, N. H., Sept. 22.-The second
dav of the Grafton County Fair brought out
large crowds and great display OF stock.
Following is the summary OF tue races.
THREE-MINUTE RAcE-PURsE $40.
q. TT. Eledwood Manchester, General1 l l
r Kimball Tilton. Canterbury, Boy...2 q
Best time-2.52.
2.37 cLAss-PURsE, 500.
7 Powers Tilton, Rubber Boy.....2 ! |
G. ii. Elenwood Manchester, General
Best time-2.3614.
The base ball game between the Hayer-
hills and picked nine resulted, Haverhills,
70: Picked Nine 2. Speeches were made by
Hon. Moody Merrill of Boston, John Z; Rus,
sell Secretary of the Massachusetts Board
Agriculture, Gen. John l.. swift, Boston'
aud Col. Thomas CogSWell.
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ANOTHER CHALLENGE.
q Scotch Yachtsmar Coming Over
to Sail for the Americas Cup.

New YORK, Sept %. = The following
cablegraul has been received by Secretary
Bird:
GLASGOW, Scot, Sept. 81 1886
John Ii. Bird, Secretary Of the Ne,u York
Yacht Club, Neto York:
On behalf of James Bell, member of this
club, l officially intimate challenge for the
Americas cup, the contest to take place next
September. Continuation by post.
t]' WILLIAM YORK,
Secretary Royal Clyde Yacht Club.
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BASE BALL.
The New England League.

PoRTLANDs, 6; BOSTON BLUES, l
The Portlands played a one-sided game
with the Blues yesterday and shut them out
during eight innings. In the NINTH NJ. Muir
ply hit safe, Shaw followed with single,
and Willis's two-bagger brought in the visit
ors' only run. hidden pitched for the home
club and his work largely contributed to their
decisive victory. The visitors made only
four hits, with total of five, while ten of
them struck out O'Connell played with the
Portlands for the first time on the home
grounds. The score:
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No Yacnt Race YESTERDAY.

MARBLEHEAD, Mass, Sept. 22.-There
was no race today. The wind was light and
the water smooth. The Mayfiower arrived
the day. Probably Friday will be the day Sc
iected. The Ambassadress arrived at 11.2O
this morning The yachts in the harbor are
the Galatea, Mayfower, Fortuna, Mohican,
Adriene, Stono and scores of smaller yachts.
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Bar Harbor Items

BAR RARBoR, Sept. 22.-Mrs. G. P. Bow
ker has just sold her cottage lcalled Devil
stone, which has been occupied during the
past summer by George w. and Mrs. William
II, Vanderbilt, to Mr.. Woodward, of New
York, for the sum of $4,000. Numerous
transfers of real estate at high figures have
recently taken place.
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NEwPoRT's SENSATION.
Mrs. isabella Nelson's Petition for
a Divorce.

NEWPORT, R. L,-Another bomb has been
thrown into fashionable circles by the filing
of petition for divorce by Mrs. Mary Isa-
belle Nelson against her husband Freder-
ick Nelson of New York Mrs. Nelson is
a sister of Frederick Gebhard of New York,
and Nelson is member of one of the best
Knickerbocker families, and belongs to I'm
ion. Coaching, and other clubs. Mrs. Neil
son in her petition charges adultery, deser-
tion, extreme cruelty, drunkenness, and ne
glect to provide. Eminent counsel has been
engaged on both sides. The case will be
heard in Open court
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.nso,vent Boot and Shoe Company,

CHICAGO, Sept. 22.-George A. Marshall,
one Of the stockholders in the Chester boot
and shoe mandatory, which employs con-
vict labor in the Chester penitentiary, ap-
plied to the Superior Court to have receiv-
or appointed for the company. He says that
the capital stock of the company is Si45, 5,000
The company is indebted for $4,000, and has
no money or credit with which to carry on its
business or to pay the State of Illinois for
the labor of conyicts.
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THE DOMINION.
The Case of the David J. Adams.

HALIFAX, Sept. 22.-The motion to have
the witnesses for the defence in the David J.
Adams case examined by commissioners in
the United States was argued before Clief
the United States said there were 10 men to
be examined, including Capt Kenney, whom
the owners of the schooner could not be
reasonably expected to send to Halifax. He
proposed that the witnesses all be summoned
to appear in Boston on the same date. The
Chief Justice said he would probably give
his decision on the motion tomorrow.
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Governs Resignation.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. pa letter from
Franklin B. Gowen, resigning the presidency
of the road and recommending the appoint
read at meeting of the Philadelphia and
Reading railroad managers today, and his
resignation was accepted. Corbin was then
elected president. At the meeting of the
board COrbin's acceptance was received.
The board instructed their counsel to make
immediate application to the court for his
appointment as receiver.
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A Peculiar Accident.

HAvERHILL, Mass, Sept 22.-While re-
spending to an alarm of fire last evening the
Pierce fire apparatus collided with and broke
the hydrant on Merrimac street. A power
penetrated G. 0. Wiley & Co.'S fancy goodi
store, damaging the stock to the amount OF
$500. Other property in the vicinity was
also damaged.
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AMoB OF WoRKMEN
Assault a Non-Union Man-The Po-
lice Fire and Wound a Boy.

PEABODY. Sept. 22.-Four police officers
were detailed tonight to escort John Osborn,
a non-union workman, from Proctor's tan
merry to the Salem line, where he was to be
taken to his home by Salem officers. On the
who had gathered, began throwing stones at
Osborn, one of the missiles thrown by Jack
Welsh striking Officer Peasley in the back.
Welsh was at once arrested and the mob
then began pelting the officers with tones;
The police fired four shots into the crowd
Wonnding, it is said, boy named Edward
Cas- sidy, and two or three others slightly,
and the crowd then fell back. Welsh was
taken to the station house and was subse-
ouently released on bail, while Osborn was
safely conducted to his destination. There
the police are prepared for any further out
break.
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VESSEL LOST
And TWO women on Board Drowned.

ST. JOHNS, n F., Sept 22.-During a Vi
olent southerly gale, last night, the British
schooner Little Gem was struck by an off
headland squall, heeled over and Immediate
ly sank. She was -four laden. The disaster
occurred off the precipitous cliffs of Head,
Bonavista Bay. Two lady passengers were
drowned. The crew were saved by clinging
to the bottom of small boat until they were
picked up by passing vessel and landed at
Kings Cove.
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Assignee's Sale-ErInsOlvency.
Valuable and Desirable Real Estate IN
Portland for Sale,

YEyHE three following dwelling houses and lots
Il situated in the most desirable parts OF the
city for private residence, we hereby offer for I'M
mediate sale.
1-House and lot at No. Al Pine street. near
Braekett, now occupied by Warren 7; Chase
The lot is about 29x90. 2 story house and l. about
TOKYO, containing nine rooms, with good cement
celer, heated by steam. 49,. -.
2-House and lot at No, 33 Cushman street,
now occupied by William II Milliken. Lot about bout
6Ox95 two story house and L., containing nine
rooms well built, in good repair; convenient
and attractive house and very sla snIiSa
street now occupied by John S. Wilson, with
large lot s7ax227 adjoining the late & = q Her Ief
and two story L, containg 10 rooms thoroughly
built and in excellent repair, and one Of the best
situations in town; large stable, well turnlSned
with watei etc; about 10 pear and fruit trees; !;
small cold grapery. .-.---
Further particulars will be given on inquiry OF
the undersigned, assignee in Insolvency OF wilson,
Chase s. Mifiiken Individually and as partners !;
and the property may be examined at any time.
ouo1 diff
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The soycott in RockIand,

Phillips, Sept. 22.-About o'clock Mon
day afternoon, Daniel Grover. aged about 55
years, a farmer living in Avon, two or three
miles from Phillips village, dropped dead in
the barn of Samuel Beedy of Phillips, where
he was weighing a load of oats Mr.. Grover
was troubled with heart disease. He leaves
a family.
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WATERvILLE, Sept. 22.-The North Ken
nebec fair was continued today, with large
attendance. In the wagon race Nelson's
Crawford Maid took first money, Yates
Juxta second. Time, 2.40. In the ESQ race
Nelson's Dora was first, and Silver Knox
sacond Time 243
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SKowHEGAN, Sept. 22.-Ira Hurd's house
and barn in Harmony, and their contents,
were burned Monday evening. Loss $4,000;
insurance $4,000. Abel Frost's farm build
ings in the same town were burned Tuesday
Loss 81 900; no insurance. The cause was
incendiary.
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YACHTING NEWS.
The Coming Yacht Races.

MARBLEHEAD, Mass, Sept. 22.-Intense
interest is being manifested in the coming
races between the Mayfower. Galatea, The
It's and Stranger, and unless there should pc
a favorable breeze Friday, neither OF the
races will occur before next week. The me
tis sailed for Boston this forenoon to get
new topmast and will return tomorrow. The
Stranger will go into the dry dock at Beverly
TO have her copper overhauled The May
flowers crew has been busy all day sand
napering, and the sloop's top sides have been
tainted. The Mayfower and the Galatea
lie side by side at anchor. The races will be
to windward and return. Gen. Paine of the
Mayfiower, will be given grand reception
at the Eastern Yacht Club House tomorrow
night,
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with powder, which he poured from a glass
bottle. The powder somehow took hre . anu
exploded, driving the glass into Barter s Iaee
and ewes. cutting him terribly. The doceot,
saws one eve is destroyed, probably both, ana
his face is SO mangled that he never Will re-
gain his former looks.
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other her right shoulder Whittemore says:
sWhen we retired we had $40Q with which
fore / went to Sleep About O'Clock in the
morning l was suddenly awakened by a
noise in the room, and saw dark form be-
tween me and the window. L Immediately
thought of my money, and was certain bur
glars were in the house. | raised myse1 In
bed and fired.
The figure came straight toward me and
fred again. We then clinched, and dis
covered that it was my wife, who had got up
to change her fannels, and who had mis-
taken for thief. Mrs. Whittemore corrob-
live few hours No arrests will be made.
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Bakers Great American Specific.

Et is one of the best medicines
tE,at we have used. Amy one Slsf.
fering with colds, sore lungs, sore
tEsrOat, indigestion, cholera sslOF'
buS, teeth ache, neuralgia, rhesE-
maiisnl, Sprains or weak eyes WIFE
find this 10 be n safe and sure Tenl-
edy. we speak from experience,
being cOgnizant of its use for the
various diseases named. 1t saved
my Wife'S life i'm an attack Oh
pneumonia. We feel it n duty TO
say this for the benefit OF Others.
we know of many of the best cit
iZenS of Portland who Will in
dOrse every word and more than
we have said i'm its praise.
EDITOR OF EXPRESS,
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schooners Damaged In a Storm,

HALIFAX, Sept 22.-Seven American
in Sunday nights storm put into George
town, p E. l., yesterday. Their names are
Edith Rowe, BERTHE Rowe, VIM. Y. Hutch
ins, w. H. Wellington and Herald of the
Morning of Gloucester, and Margaret S.
Smith of Portland.
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Next Knights Templar Conclaye In
the East.

ST. LOUIS, Sept 22.-The place of holding
the next conclave of the Knights Templar IS
the subject that is attracting much attention
1t is pretty well understood that an eastern
city will be selected, probably Boston, New
York or Washington
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Forced Their Way Into a Jail and Car
ried Off a Prisoner.

DENVER, Col, Sept. pa special from
Montrose to the News says: Early on
Tuesday morning mob of armed men at
lacked the county Jail with sledges and crow
bars, and before the sheriff, who lives in the
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KILLED HIS WIFE,
Thinking Tshe Was a Burglar Who
Would Rob Him.

DENVER. Col, Sept, pa shooting affair
occnrred on on Whittemore rancho, near Golden
ot an early hour yesterday morning. III. B.
" Wbittemore. hi e while in bed, shot his wife
twice. thinking she was burglar. One ball
entered the left side OF her neck, and the
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EDITOR OF EXPRESS,
gBOrfIaud We

Bakers Great American Specific, the infallibie
cure for all pains Qnterna or externaD CUTS burns,
bruises sprains, soreness of limbs, rheumatism,
neuralgia, toothache, and other household ills, is
sold by all dealers. Price soc. Maurice Baker q
Co. PrOp'rS Portland Me. au24eodu
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rwe ~ ATaEs.
WASHINGTON. Sept. %.

WASHINGTON, Sept. %.
The indications for Maine and New Hamp-
shire are generally fair weather, slightly
warmer.
For Vermont, light local rains, followed by
fair weather and slightly warmer.
The indicationssfor Maine aud New Hamp
shire are generally fair weather, slightly
warmer, southerly winds.
For the rest of New England, light local
rains, followed by fair weather, slightly
warmer southerly winds.
rnnAI WE ATuER REPnRT.
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Brunswick's water Works.

BRUNswIck, Sept 22.-The water works
here are completed, the water being turned
on today. Everything is working success
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FRoM WASHINGTON.
tine uow silver Certificates.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22.-The new 81 sill
yer certificates will not be ready for general
circulation until the latter part OF next
week Treasurer Jordan proposes that they
cities simultaneously, and the sameiprecau-
tions will be taken with them as were OBJ
served with the silver notes Of the $40 de-
nomination. The ub-treasury at New York
has been selected as the central point from,
which to issue these notes to the general
uublic. and persons desiring to purchase
them should negotiate with the sub-treasurer
at that point.
The President at the Capitol
The President and his wife, accompanied
bv Mrs Folsom, and Col and Mrs. Lamont,
returned to Washington tonight at 8 O'Clock.
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A dreadful accident happened last week to
Barter's Island and attempted to split log
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PORTLANDS.

Earned runs-Portands, Al Boston Blues, l.
Two base hits-Wheelock. Shoeneck, 2; Willis.
Three base hit-Aatfeld. First base on balls
Boston Blues, 8, Struck out-By Willis, 2; by
Madden, 10. Double plays-M. Murphy, McCor-
mick Passed balls-M Murphy, 3. Bases stolen
Hatfield, Shelter, Madden. Left on bases-Boston
Blues, 5. Time-1h. som. Umpire-Vose,
AT LAWRENCE.
Innings.....1 2 4 z 91o11
Lawrences. 20 2 0 l l O.
Lynns D 0 0 2 o l. B
THE STANDING.
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MAiNE E..
PROSPEROUS Farmer Runs Away

A Prosperous Farmer Runs Away
With the Hired Girl.
DOVER, N. H., Sept. 22.-Fred. Fl. Rowe,
aged 30 years, married man and prosper
GUS farmer and brickmaker, of Eliot, Me-,
disappeared last Saturday at about the same
time as Annie NJ. Raitt. domestic in his
house, salso disappeared, and there is no
doubt that they have eloped Rowe has evil
IDENTIFY been preparing for this event for some
time. He has failed to pay his brickyard
help for several weeks, had just collected
81 900 due him, sold his share in a schooner
and departed, owing $500 to a lumber firm in
Dover. He took all the money and valuables
he could secure. Rowe leaves wife and
three children.
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Mr.. Blaine has been asked to assist the
Minnesota Republicans in the State cam
paign.
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The following is the standing of the CLUB;
in the New England League:
Games lost. .I35 Sc !
Games Yesterday.

Games Yesterday.
At Manchester-Brocktons, II: Manches-
ters, s.
At Baltimore Cincinnatis, II; Baltimores,
1.
At Brooklyn-Bro II; Louisvilles.
3.
At Staten Island-Pittsburgs Z; Metropol-
itans, 0.
At Philadelphia-St. Louis, 6; Athletics,
At Philadelphia-Ph Philadelphias, q; Wash
ingtons, 0. Base hits-Philadelphias, II !;
Washingtons, 4. Errors-Wa ashingtons, ~
Philadelphias, /.
At Boston-Bostons 10; New Yorks; D.
Base hits-Bostons, 15; New Yorks, H. Er-
rors-Bostons, 3; New Yorks, 10.
Notes.
Weitzel will pitch for the Blues in . the
games with the Portlands today. de Is from
the Uticas. of Utica, n. Y. Conway VIII
Probably pitch for the Portlands. Tomof-
row will be ladies' day,
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METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
(Sept. %, 1886, 1000 P. NJ
Observations taken at the same moment OF time
at all stations.
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EXPREssAGE FREE!
$1,000 GIVEN AWAY

AT Baorrison a. Ce.'s New Jewelry store.
Every customer has chance to secure a valuable
fresent. MORRISON & CO.: Watchmakerss and
nv, Silver and Plated Ware. New Goods Latest
Styles Lowest Prices. Watches and Jewelry
carefully repaired. Watches Cleaned, $l.00;
Main Springs 81 90; Case Springs, Soc; Watch
Crystals 16c. 5G5 Congress ST., under g.; A.
r. liall near City Hotel, Portland, Me jyl2dtf
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Mean daily bar. 80 226 Maximum ther. $50
Mean daily ther. ..45.9 Minimum ther. .'3S;6 sMu
Mean daily DIV pit. 34.4 Max Max; vel; VINO. ''IoE"
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Pine Trees Have Been EnguIfed.

The hole is 81 feet long at its longest
point, and 20 feet broad. When first DIS
covered, it is said to have been about Is feet
in depth. 1t has since filled up with soft,
oozy mud and is now only about five feet
long. Mr.. Sloan left for Augusta last night,
having received orders from Washington to
examine the country between Augusta ana
Columbia, in order to ascertain Wnetner
there have been any changes there In the
marginal line of the geological formation
upon which they have been operating; lie
will be absent several days, and upon his re-
turn will finish taking observations of the
earthquake phenomena in and around the
city.
Northwestern Railroad Company, reports
that the foliage on many of the trees In the
neighborhood of Ten Mile Hill. has been
killed by the water which spouted up from
the sand craters on the night of the earth
quake. He examined the country lmme-
diately east of the railroad track last Satur-
day for a distance of about half mile. and
found it badly torn up by assures. one, OF
the rents seemed to extend across the whole
area, being four feet wide in some places,
and marked at intervals by holes, from
which water had evidently spouted. The
foliage on many of the young pine trees In
the neighborhocd had been wilted and
killed by the water.
A despatch from Summerville last night
says: cat $50 this morning our people
were suddenly awakened by quite, hard
shock Another slight one occurred at $50
a. IN. Then we were quiet until All this al
ternoon, when we were given another shake.
but not as hard as the one at $40 a. m: The
Summerville relief committee hold tri-week..
y meetings. The have finished the list of
damages to houses in Summerville, which
foots up about $6O,00O,- They have received
lists of damages from LincOnville amounting
to $500; Stallsville, $500, and numerous
other reports from the surrounding settle
ments The committee has given orders for
the repairs of ten or fifteen houses belonging
to the Yidews and orphans in very destitute
circumstances and requiring immediate at
tenton. The receipts of the committee 50
far amount to about $4,000. They expect to
give an estimate in few days of the actual
amount required by them.
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LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
PORTLAND, Me-, Sept. %, 1886.