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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-09-04
Panic of Georgia Negroes.

ATLANTA, Ga, Sept. 3.-Interest in this
city is now wholly centred in Charleston,
from which place it seems to be impossible to
get an accurate idea of the damage. The
excitement among the country people in
Georgia is intense, the prevalent belief being
that the Judgment day is coming, or that
great wars are in the future. Mrs. Sander
son, living in Cat0osa county, has become
deranged, and is calling upon her friends to
forsake,their evil ways and to embrace re-
ligion, because the day of wrath has come
A Kingston lady draws attention to the fact
that the earthquake began in South Carolina
just as the late conflict between the States.
"The Shock says she, (which will fol-
low this earthquake will be greater than the
shock which followed the firing on Fort
Sumter. South Carolina is the evil genius
of the Union. She is destined to be the
starting point for all the great disasters
which will befall this country. There will
be wars following this trouble"
was in progress, the idea has gained ground
that the earthquake portends war, and that
nothing can prevent it. In a negro church
near West Point some of the members de-
clare that they saw signs upon the walls, and
all agree in saying that large W was prom
inent.
Mr.. Hudson of Waynesboro' says that he
saw an unusually large meteor. or ball of fire
passing through the heavens from south to
north just before the first great shock. This
ball of fire appeared to him larger than a
mans head, and seemed to be only about
fifteen feet above the tree tops as it passed
him. Many others in the same neighborhood
confirm this story
All over the State the colored people firmly
believe in the coming Judgment. They are
praying with JUNCTION, and mourners are
nightly approaching the affairs. The whites
are not quite so demonstrative, however, as
was instanced in Lawrenceville, where re-
vival was in progress. When the first shock
was over the preacher called upon the sin
ners to repent, but only one came up tor
prayers When the second shock came the
entire congregation quit the building.
The telegraph operators have, again occu-
pied their old office, and the architect has re.
ported that by inserting few iron bolts in
the rear OF the building it can be rendered
safe. Division superintendent Brennan who
has reached the Inflated city city from At
lanta, says, for the present delivery of de-
spatches seem almost impossible, as business
has been entirely suspended, but he expects
a great change in this respect before the
close of the day as the people seem to be
desirous to get again at their occupations.
Everything that is possible to lind the miss
ing persons will be done so far as he is able
to accomplish the work.
There have been no mails received at the
general post Office from Charleston since
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-09-04
rhr RlaIns serenaded.

WATERvILLE, Sept. 3.-Senator frye
spoke to a large audience here this evening.
At the close of Mr.. Frye's speech the band'
with several hundred people proceeded to
the hotel where Mr.. Blaine was delayed over
night owing to the railroad accident, and
serenade was given him. Amid much en-
thusiasm he appeared and acknowledged the
unexpected compliment in a brief speech.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-09-04
The Cape Cod Fisheries.

PRovINcETowN, Mass, Sept. S.nThree rec
arrivals from the Grand Banks with 9iooo io
quintals of Goldfish, making 43 arrivals nis tn9s
far, with 95,2OO qufntals. The nine veSssels. sed.
still out landed about 10000 qulntais IS aSI
still be far behind last year. Nothing new
from the Cape mackerel feet, and the traps
are still doing nothing.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-09-04
the WEATHER.
WASHINGTON. Sen

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4.
The indications for Maine New Hamp-
shire and Vermont are fair weather and
slightly warmer.
The Indications for the next "a hours com
mencing at a. m. Saturday, Sept. 4th, for
New England, are fair weather, slightly
warmer, easterly winds, becoming variable.
Sunday-Fair weather with nearly sta
tionary temperature, is indicated for New
England.
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
PORTLAND Me-, Sept. 3, 1886.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-09-04
THE NEW ENGLAND FAIR.
Report of the Races Trotted at Ban
gor Wednesday.

BANGOR, Sept. 8. Another great crowd
was on the Eastern Maine fair grounds to-
day. The weather was cool and cloudy.
The following races were trotted this
morning:
FREE FOR ALL PAcERS-PURsE $3.50.
c. B. Ingraham, Camden, ms Gerryman-
utI. i L
j. A. X. Hilton, Hartland, ms ch IN Bessy
huoA - s................Z q
John Ryan, St John, MS m Maud ........3 3 d
L. II. Nye, Brewer, MS b m Drigo Maid.... dis.
A. Il. Hastings, Damariscotta, ms Oral. dis.
Time-2.32, 2.41, 2.3412.
STALLION RAcE-PURsE 5000.
John Trout, Aston, Mass ms b Archie..1 1
Mudgett Bros, Belfast, MS b s Thackam-
pVoH. 80 ............Z q
j. 5. Ellingwood, Fairfield, ms b Black
G. " Bell St John, ms ch Sandy Morrs.3 4
Ed Rose, Unity, ms blk Black Rock. ....5 5
u, FltZslmmons, New London, P. Z. l., ms
br Dean Swift. ............,..,,6 6 dis.
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PHOTOGRAPHER, 514 Congress Street
LABOR TROUBLES.
spInners' Strike at Fall River.

FALL RIVER, Sept. 3.-Forty spinners of
ing on account of the machinery having been
changed, and a new gear one tooth finer put
in. This the spinners say made it impossi-
bic for them to keep the mules going with
the poor quality of cotton employed. They
also complain of not having enough help.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-09-04
Little DANCER from Yellow Fever.

A gentleman who has recently arrived
from New Orleans says that there are no Sc
rious apprehensions there that the yellow fe-
yer, which has appeared at Biloxi, between
New Orleans and Mobile, will become cpl
demic
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-09-04

Earned runs-P0rtIands l. Two base hits--Ake
Sullivan, Kearns. Bases stoen-Ryan, Kiley,
Hatfield. First base on balls-By Willis, l; by
Hatfield, 8. First base on errors-Portlands, 2;
Blues, 5. Left on bases-Portlands, 4; Blues 5.
Struck out-By Willis, 4; by Hatfield, 6. Double
play-Gallgan and Reilly. Passed balls-Murphy
L; Reilly 2. Wild pitches-Hatfeld, 4. Time
2h. 35m. Umpire-Lynch,
AT BRoCKToN.
The game at Brockton was forfeited by the
Lynns, they refusing to play on account OF dark
ness. The score stood: Lynns, g.; Brocktons, o.
Games Yesterday.
At Freeport-Great Chebeagues, %; Free
norris Ia
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-09-04
Time-2.37Ha, 2.32%, 2.34A

The base ball game this forenoon resulted,
Concords, 6; Bangors. 4 eleven innings.
Ten thousand people attended the New
England Fair here this afternoon. The bal
loon ascension occurred at 2 o'clock and was
great success The balloon held 10000
cubic feet of gas, and Prof W. K. Allen OF
Providence, R. l., with his two daughters
and an attendant made the ascension. They
went up about half mile, and landed for
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-09-04
SUBURBAN NEWS.
sACCARAPPA

A few corrections are called for in the dis.
eriptiOn OF MIR. William Kerr's tnot Kew's)
inventionas mentioned in yesterdays Press.
The machine is for separating and driving
after being dyed.
wooDFoRD's.
There will be public meeting of the Deer
ing Village Improvement Association in the
beautiful grove on the grounds of Warren
Sparrow, Esq, entrance opposite foot of
Pearl street at 7.SO o'clock this evening. A
band concert will be given at $50 o'clock.
There will be addresses upon railroad cross
ings, street lights, extension of the horse
railroad charter and other topics An amend
ment to the constitution, reducing fees of
women is to be acted upon. ChiidTed s6ould
by accompanied by their parents.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-09-04
BASE BALL.
The New England League.

PoRTLANDs, 4; BOSTON BLUES, 4.
In Boston, yesterday, after playing eleven
innings. the game between the Boston Blues
and Portlands was called on account of
darkness, with the score standing to A.
The score:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-09-04
Business Failures of This Week.

NEW YORK, Sept. 3-The business fail
ures occurring throughout the country for
the last seven DAYS IN the United States are
of 201 last week.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-09-04
MAR e.
A Prohibition Meeting.

SEBAGo LAKE. Sept. 3.-There was fair
attendance at the Prohibitionist meeting at
Sebago Lake this afternoon. Spiller's band
was on the ground and discoursed music at
intervals. The train bearing Ex-Governor
st, John and DIR. Bashford arrived shortly
after noon. The meeting was called to or
der by NJ H. Moses, chairman Of the county
committee. who presented Rev. DR.. Bash
ford as the president. Rev. S. E. Pearson
offered prayer. A collection was then taken
to defray the expenses, latter which the chair
men introduced Ex-Governor st. John, Mr..
St. John spoke at length and with much
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-09-04
a Democratic Campaign Expedient

meet a considerable revenue from the curious
so-cailed campaign book which it has print,
ed. 1t is expected that every government nj
employe will purchase several copies at 81
each. AS the book costs about 20 cents 1t
will be seen that if 100000 people, more or
less. can be found to buy it, considerable
campaign fund will be secured 1t has
been suggested that in view of that .particu-
lar circumstance the purchase, of this book
by government officials may be an indirect
Violation of the civil service act.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-09-04

Steamer Wisconsin arrived at Queenstown
Friday morning with Messrs. O'Brien, Red
mund and Deasy, delegates to the Irish CON
to Dublin.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-09-04
A e,r,, makes an Assignment.

BosroN. Sept. &c. B. Hunt & Co., man
facture of Bay State organs, Boston, have
made an assignment for the penent OF credl-
tors without preference to S. F. Raul. Liza
bilities $4,000.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-09-04

Captain Dixon of Baltimore, engaged in
the West India and American trade, was
murdered on the Potomac Thursday. HIS lis
body was found 1t is supposed that Tue
deed was committed by negroes
John McGregor of Davenport, Iowa, was
knocked down bv four men Thursday night
and robbed of $780, The robbery was
committed at o'clock in the evening.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-09-04
FROM WASHINGTON.
aid for Charleston.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3.-Col. R. M. Batch,
elder, depot quartermaster, has been ordered
to Charleston to issue and distribute tents 70
the homeless, and to render such aid as it
may be within the power of the department.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-09-04

METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
Sept. 3, 1886, 1000 P. NJ
Observations taken at the same moment of time
at all stations
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-09-04

Mean daily bar. 30.468, Maximum tler.. $50
Mean daily ther. ..57.9 Minimum ther.. .49.7
Mean daily d'wpt. 49.S Max. vel. Winds Sc
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-09-04

w. w. EICHELBERGER,
Sergeant, Signal Corps, U. :. 4.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-09-04
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire TO return thanks 10
one A. Thompson, for a gTafuf-
tOus advertisement Oh the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-28
GRANT.
Some Reasons Why the Great General Will
Live in Mems Memories.

Live in Mems Memories.
Thomas Wentworth Higgnson in March Atlantic.
When any great historical event is past. fame
soon begins to itself on two lead
ing figures, dropping inexorably all minor ones.
How furious was the strife waged in England
over West India emancipation, and then over
the abolition of the corn laws. Time, money,
intellect, reputation were freely bestowed
for both these enterprises. But those great
sacrifices are now forgotten; the very names of
those who made them are lost; posterity asso
ciates only Wherefore and Clarkson with the
one agitation, Golden and Bright with the other
In the same way, out Of all the heroic gadiators
of the long anti-slavery struggle, men will soon
remember only Garrison and Phillips, or CARR
son and John Brown. When we turn to the war
which saved the Union and brought emancpa-
ton we find that the roll of fame is SINH
larly narrowing. There is scarcely an
American under thirty who is familiar with
even the name of John P. Hale, whom
Garrison called 'the Abdiel of New Hampshire, {"
or of Henry Wilson, Vice president of the United
States and historian of that slave power which
he did so much toward overthrowing The acute
and decorous Seward, tho stately Chase the i'm
perous Stanton, even the high-minded and
commanding Sumner, with his reservoirs of
knowledge-all these are already fading from
mems memories. Fifty years hence, perhaps
the mind of the Nation will distinctly recognize
only two figures as connected with all that great
upheaval-Lincoln and Grant.
vi tueSo TWO QrduL Will nave one 1mm0aSur
able advantage in respect to fame--that he wrote
his own memoirs. A man who has done this
can never become myth; his individuality is as
sure of preservation as is that of Caesar Some
thing must. of course. depend upon the charac-
ter of such an autobiography: it may
by some mischance reveal new weak
nesses only, or reafirm and emphasize
those previously known; it NAV
disenchant US, like the late memoirs of Carlyle
and Hawthorne. Here again Grant is fortunate
his book is one Of the greatest of his victories
and those who criticised his two administrations
may now be heard doubling whether they did,
after all. any justice to the man. These memoirs
or the single volume from which alone an est
mate can yet be formed-have that first and
highest quality both of literature and manhood
simplicity. Without a trace of attitudnizng or
suspicion of special pleading, written in style
SO plain and terse that it suggests the reluctant
conversation of a naturally reticent man, they
would have charm if the author had never
emerged from obscurity except to write them.
Considered as the records of the foremost SOL
der of his time. they are unique aud of inesti
mable value
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-28
snobs Who "Patronize" the Theater.


Washington Letter.
It is astonishing what interesting reading mat
ter one sometimes sees here for which it would
be difficult to get leave to print. In England
theatrical managers deli ght in announcing per-
Torrance under the patronage of his Royal
Highness the Prince of Wales which means
that III. r. H." will occupy a dead-hea box.
prove an attraction to the crowd and
compliment the star actress Not
long since was shown a letter from the wife of
prominent judge of this city, who figures
largely in society, soliciting free box at the
theater The manager smiled and said: This
is nothing, for almost every performance we
receive letters from people Of prominence in
society, who superbly assume that the social
eclat lent by their presence more than compen-
safes US for the non purchase of tickets. Their
ingenious and sometimes elaborate excuses for
asking the privilege are amusing. Not long
ago one lady based her claims on the fact that
she was niece of the Prince de Condo. Another
promised if her request was granted to throw all
the bouquets given her by admirers on the
stage" Another way of returning these man
agerial courtesies is by giving the prima donna
or star actress card reception. Condescension
of this kind is regarded as equivalent to one of
the best boxes in the theater for several nights
and III. r. H. the learned judges wife. or 81.
r. H., the great statesman's wife, with their
coterie of dead head friends, look upon the vul-
gar below who have paid 81. 80 or So per head foe
their seats. What patrons of the stage some of
these high officials are. and how charming
Autograph copies of their letters would look in
ppint
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-28
The Fishers of Gloucester Town.

Thirty-four fishers of Gloucester town
Last year in the angry seas went down;
We read of them lost in line or so,
Nor stop to think of the widows woe,
Nor the orphans sigh
For the brave who die
Afar at sea when the storm is high.
Thirty-four gallants of Gloucester town,
Hard working fellows, of no renown;
But widows ten, and orphans a score,
Watch and wait for the thirty -four,
And mothers weep
Ger babes that sleep
To the doleful dirge of the Graded deep.
Roll, pillows. roll, with roar and frown
Over the fishers Of Gloucester town!
Others will seek thee who foam and fret;
The orphan mendeth his fathers net,
And he looks afar
Ger the angry bar,
Where the glossy backs of the dolphins are.
II. u. Harbaugh in Youths Companio
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-28
MIR. Cables Shrewdness.

Atlanta Constitution.
George W. Cable the remarkable Southerner
who never felt at home until he reached New
England is ahead of the Yankees in the fine art
of advertising. His latest wrinkle is to read his
story in public before it is published In this
way people pay dollar apiece for the chapters,
and go off and puff the story. Then it runs as
serial in magazine. More money and more ad-
vertsing. 1t next appears in book form So
the clever author sells the same story three
times.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-28
The Musical Barber.
Chicago Mail,

Cnlcag0 Elall.
The hest player and teacher of the guitar in
the CITY isa North side. barber. The best lady
player of the banjo in the country is the sixteen
year-old daughter of a Chicago barber. Her
name is Meta Bschoff My own barber is an
excellent either player, and in a either club
which has thirty members a half-dozen are of
the same profession. BARRIERS in the smaller
shops have so much leisure that very large pro-
portion of them are musicians In every theat-
rcal orchestra in the city. except one, there is
barber. In one of them there are three BARRIERS.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-28
The dangerous boon alone 10 Ms


Is given-to choose twixt i'll and we'll
Rebellion obedienee-thus
To build our heaven, or dig our hell.
But one great thought our strength uphods;
Nothing shall perish Though his rod
Smites sore, his mercy still enfolds
His own-God's souls are safe with God.
Celia Thaxter. in March Cottage Hearth.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-28

The Decline of a Once Cherished Institution.
Fashion Paper.
Sealskin sacquss are no longer popular in fash.
ionable circles They are becoming too common.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-28

pie enjoy the warmth and fruits Of the warm
soil, revel in the delicious battle. and fight bulls
and chickens Sunday, while they grow noisy
on pluque cider and make the air pungent with
the odor Of native coffee and eternal tobacco
smoking. Id W.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-21
LocaI PersouAI

Mrs. j. Rauers was passenger on the
New York steamer yesterday.
Maj. a. L. Hartridge and wife were
passengers on the steamer City OF Au-
gusta, for New York, yesterday.
Mr.. Duke Murray, advance agent of
Milton Mobiles, was in the city yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mobiles will appear in their
popular play, Glove ana Law" next
Tuesday and Wednesday nights.
Among the arrivals at the Pulaski
House yesterday were G. A. Washburne,
Aiken. 5. G.; Mr.. aud Mrs. George S.
Knight. B. Darech, Edward Temple, Carl
Croft, TheO. Bendlt, Mrs. st. Felix, Misses
st. FELIX, James Quinn, Edward FOy, j.
+. Joseph, New York; j. d. Murray,
Chicago.
At the Screyen House were R. T. White,
Z. E. Gallup, New York; d. Barwald.
Atlanta; II. Strauss, j. kashland, Il. J.
B. Watts, Baltimore; j. p. Beckwith,
Jacksonville, Fla; j. Il. Alvanez, Starke,
Fla. K. Woodruff, Columbus; n. Z. Rem
froe, Opelika, Ala.
At The Harnett House were VIM.
Kllngler. Schenectady, N. Y; l.. A.
Becker, jacksonville; c. E. Garrett, Gin
cinnati; W. Halderman, Patterson; III.
Dickson, Patterson; j. II. Nealon, Au-
gusta; j. c. Pettymau, Brockton, Mass. :;
Capt. j. A. Dupong, Beaufort, 5. c.; P.
Ruggles, Boston; II. j. Peagler,
Dupont, Ca; A. r. Burnett, Waycross,
Ga; l. d. Mckinney, Waycross, Ca; c..
M, Sheffield, Camden county, Ga.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-21
RIVER AND HARBoR NEWS.
Gleanings Among the Shipping and
Along the Wharves.

The British steamship Benson, which
was aground on the Garden banks, sailed
yesterday for Bremen.
The British bark NalOna, Capt. Au-
drews, arrived up from below yesterday.
She is from Liverpool, with a cargo OF salt
consigned to g. NJ. Gilbert II Co.
The dredge Tomochichi came down off
the ways yesterday and WILL be taken TO
Brunswick, Ga, in a few days, where the
dredging company has the contract for
dredging out that harbor.
The bark II. A. Burnham, which cleared
a couple of days ago for New Bedford, is
unable to 90 to sea for want of a full
complement OF men. She would have
sailed yesterday If her crew WIS full.
There is a great scarcity OF sailors at
this port, and also at Charleston and
Brunswick. A number of orders have
been received from vessels in Charleston
and Brunswick for crews, but they could
not be filed owing to the scarcity of men.
Messrs. M. S. COsulich g. Co. cleared
yesterday the Norwegian bark Dagmal
for Palma de Majorca with 5,917 pieces
Of pitch pine lumber, measuring 800, 2SS
feet, valued at $4,000. Cargo by Messrs.
Charles Green's Son & Co. They also
cleared the Norwegian bark Sjomanden
for Oporto with 4,52S pieces of pitch pine
lumb Der, measuring 272, 293 feet, valued at
$500. Cargo by Messrs. Charles Green's
Son u Co.