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CAPTURED AT LAST.
The Murderer OF a Family Found at
Cleveland, Ohio.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, July ga man CIV
ing his name as Jack King was arrested here
last night for stealing trunk. AT Central p
Station this morning it was found that the
man was Frank Bergh, who is wanted at
months ago of Frank Knoch, his wife Susan,
and their four children. whose charred
bodies were found in the ruins of their house
which had been burned after the murder,
evidently to destroy evidence OF the crime.
fasten the crime upon Bergh. He will be
removed to Michigan.
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.Julv of last year. The barn was built 20
wears ago, and was wonder in its size and
expense of construction. 1t cost upwards of
100000. After the barn was burned, Detec-
tive Price, of the 9th New York Precinct,
was employed, who finally fixed upon O'COn-
had been discharged by Mrs. Leavitt, owner
of the barn, because he asked for an increase
of wages and finally went to Brooklyn where
Price followed him. A man named Rogers
was employed to work O'Connell for a con-
burn barn in New Jersey and finally made
a full exposure of the methods he adopted to
burn the Leavitt barn. Arguments were
made in the case this morning and the case
has now gone to the jury.
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ANOTHER INSULT TO AMERICA
A Citizen of Texas Arrested In Mexico
and Jailed without Cause or Trial.

DALLAS, Tex, July 29-The Cutting affair
has brought to light another outrage on an
American citizen. r. II. Fleming of this
place, while selling agricultural implements
in Mexico, was arrested, taken before the
magistrate at Lagos and condemned to be
cast into prison.
Afqer being in the dirty and sitting jail for
hours, the determined efforts of some intlu-
ential American residents secured his release
though without explanation or apology: The
matter has been kept quiet for fear OF lnJur-
ing the firms trade.
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GOODBYE TO THE PRINCE.
The Imperial Middy's Farewell Yes
terday Morning.

NEW YORK, July 29-The Brazilian frigate
Almirante Barvoso, with Augusta Leopoldo,
the imperial MILDLY, sailed this morning. Sc,
nor Mendonco, the Consul General, returned
to Brazil via Europe yesterday. Before go
ing on board, Dom Augusta said that ne was
much fiattered by the treatment he had re-
ceiyed % while in this country, and expressed a
wish to return. A large case of oil paintings
purchased by the prince while here, are at
the consulate awaiting to be sent to Brazil
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How the Convention Sat on Mr.
HunkinS.
Biddeford Journal.

When Mr.. Hunkins came before the con-
yention to which he and his friends had peeh
invited, the cool, exasperating manner In
which he was shuffied out as an lnterioPer
was more, even, than the crest-fallen hnish.s :.
present were prepared for. Democracy.
they were told, twas not yet ready to nonil-
nate for Congress bake-house book-keep-
er; it wanted men of intelligence! Inc
ballot which followed laid bare the sehenle'
which had been practised to capture Tue Id
Dor element, in all its fullness. MI HUNK,
ms name. which he had been assured would
,ooa III +ho roSt ranked little better than
s.scattering. S while Mr.. Clifford was declared
the nominee Of the convention, and the ac
of treachery was complete!
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Secret Meeting of Irish Nationalist.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, July ga secret meet
ing of the Irish Nationalists from all parts of
iourned without anybody finding it out. A
few Nationalists in St. Paul who were there
refuse to say anything about it. 1t is sup
posed to have been preliminary to the Chica-
90 convention: Among those present were
New York, j. J. Marsey Of Philadelphia, f.
Walker of Dubuque 1and Judge Brophy of
Quincy.
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Drowned While Bathing.

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VT, July 90.
Irwin Eastman, aged 20 years, only son OF
Gideon B. Eastman of East Lebanon, n. H.,
was drowned this afternoon while bathing in
the White River, near Hartford Village, Vt,
with Irving Hazen and Jason e. Miller,
former classmates of Eastman's at Kimball
Union Academy. Eastman could not swim,
and while wading in the water waist deep
slipped and fell His companions attempted
to rescue him, but were unable to do so.
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other Games.

Manchesters, II; Bangors, ..
At Observation-Disclosures, g; B0St0nS, 2 Base
hits-Bostons, 8; Chicagos, 6. Errors-Bos,
tons, 5;IChicagos. 4. Game called at the END
of the seventh inning on account OF ram.
At Misunderstanding !; De
troits, Is. Errors-Washingtons 4; Detroits,
- AT New York-St. Louis, 5; New YOrks, 4;
Rase hits-New Yorks, u; st. Louis, 10.
ErrOrs-New Yorks, A St Louis, g.:
AT Louisviiles- 6; Baltimore, y.
AT Philadelphia-St. Louis, 10; Athleties,3.
AtStaten 1sland-Pittsburgs, IL; Metro
politans,2. ,.-...4;, e
NOTES.
The Portlands will play an exhibition
game with the YarmouthS Monday. ClarK-
son will pitch for the Portlands. VIZ,
Representatives of Williams College, WI WI
liamston, Mass, are trying to get some OF tne
hest base ball piayers to leave Maine Colleges
and finisb their course at Williams. Ihey
offer college expenses and handsome DonuS
besides. Forrest Goodwin, Colbys pltcher,
is one of the players whom they are trying TO
secure.
The Newburyports appeared in new uni
forms at the game with the Brocktons.
Since Beecher, formerly of the NeWDury
ports, joined the Bridgeport club ne s.ii mas nos
made an error in the field ana MS Da''ins
average is about 800. - t.o,,
German has accepted an offer from
strong amateur team in New I o[k State W
| nlav fhe balance of the season Tor S4UV' :,
I Kenyon has been elected secretary OF
| the Hayerhill club, vice Edward Hale, re-
| signed, Mr.. Hale is joint proprietor OF tlle
| Boston Blues, and did not tnlnk IL htill,s
| thar he should be connected with the eluo'
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A HORRIBLE DEATH.
A Woman Loses Her Life in Fire in
New York.

New YORK. July 29.-At fire in tene-
ment house at 2O2O Third Avenue this after
noon Mrs. Mitchering, 65 years Of age, while
trying to fight her way out of the burning
building fell exhausted and was burned to
death in sight of hundreds of spectators.
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A ToRRID WAVE.
Excessive Heat in New York-rour
Persons Die from Its Effects.

New YORK, July 29.-The weather mas
been oppreSsiyely warm today the 5n lneIcuay "
going as high as 90 degrees AT 10Y pptdd p N
ten cases of heat prostration were repoi'eo'
one fatal.
Eight additional cases of prostratlon nave
been reported, three of them fatal.
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apTLAND DAILY PRESS.

Published f Sundays excepted) by the
PORTLAND - ,BLISHING COMPANY,
AT "a EXCHANGE STREET. PORTLAND, ME-
TERMs-Eight Dollars a Year. To mail sub
scribers. Seven Dollars Year. if paid in advance.
RATES OF ADyERTIsNG-One inch of space
the length of column, or twelve lines 7lonpGreN
constitutes a square"
$l.5o per square, daily, first week; rs cents per
week after; three insertions or less, $1.00, con-
tnuing every other day after first week, 30 cents
Hall square, three insertions or less, 75 cents;
one week, LOO; so cents per week after.
SPECIAL NOTICES, one-third additional.
Under head of "AAIUsEdENTs'' and ''AUCTIoN
SALES" $500 per square per week; three inser-
tons or less. S1.50.
THE MAINE STATE PRESS,
Published every THURSDAY MORNING, at S25o
year; If paid in advance, $500 a year.
Advertisements inserted in the "MAINE STATE
PRESS (Which has a large circulation in every
part of the State) for $100 per square for 1lrst m
sertion. and so cents per square for each suose
queGt insertion.
Address all communications TO
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
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A Race for $4,000.

SARATOGA, July 29.-It is reported there
is every prospect of match race between
horses from the stables of J. B. Haggin, the
millionaire horseman, and Mr.. J. Baldwin.
The race will probably be for $4,000, and pc
run Saturday next. 1t is thought Ben All
will sport Haggin's colers, and Volante Will
defend those Of Baldwin. Both stables are
from California.
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severe Storm in Connecticut.

HARTFORD. July GA very heavy. storm
that mas nassed I over here at four O'Clock this af-
terndon fern bl blew down the tobacco all along the
Connecticut SS1nUeti % valley and did great damage
Two persons were seriously hurt by being
struck by lightning
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WORK OF LIGHTNING.
a Young Man Killed While Load
ing Hay.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, July ga @ bad
chusetts lt fii this afternoon. @ At North Hatfield
the lightning Struck and killed Arthur & 6. G.
Harris, young farmer, who was loaa?nlng PAGING
hay at barn door His horses were kllied na1
and farm hand was stunned, the bolt set
fire to the hay and it was burned.
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Work of Chinese Pirates.

LONDON, July 29-Despatches from China
state that Chinese pirates attacked and took
possession of the Dutch steamship Hok,
nis While oGine Sd GI The eeen eapsn 4 mae and
chief engineer. The captains wife and the
Remainder of the ships crew were made pris-
oners by the pirates, who demanded $4,000
ransom for the surrender of the captives.
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THE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, July 80.
The indications for Maine, New Hamp
shire and Vermont are light local rains,
followed by fair weather, and cooler.
The indications for New England are light
local rains followed by fair weather, wester-
ly winds, becoming variable, and cooler.
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
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Poisoned by Eating canned Beef.

HANOVER, n H., July 29:.Chari,es hid ND
bee and several members OF his fanny heas heaf
poisoned today by eating canned coin55o fotoI Sei
Prompt medical attention preYenteu i"'"i
results.
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Conclusion of a Famous Case.

PIrTsFIELD, Mass, July ga very re-
markable criminal case came to conclusion
to-day in the Superior Court. 1t was the
trial of Michael O'Connell for burning the
barn of Mrs. Henry Leavitt of New York, at
her summer seat in Great Darlington, in
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a Record Broken.

races here today, Thomas II. Flood yearling
filly, Nellie Mayo, broke the half mile record
of 14O for colts of that age by pacing dis
Tor
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Semi to the President.

The legislative appropriation bill this af-
terneon received the signatures of the Presi-
dent of the Senate and the Speaker of the
House, and was sent to the President for his
annroya1
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The Republicans of Gray are requested to meet
at the Town Hall, SATURDAY, July 31st, at 61s
O'clock pm. for the purpose of choosing delegates
to attend the County Convention to be held. IN
Portland August 4th. ....
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Deering.
The Republicans OF Deerng are requested to
meet at Lewis Hail. Woodfords on Friday eve
ming, July Both, at O'Clock, TO choose delegates
10 attend the County Gony enIion to be held at
Portland August 4th.
Per order Town Committee.
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The FOREIGN affairs Committee.

The House committee on foreign affairs to-
day considered Representative Lanham's
resolution, calling on the Department. OF
State for correspondence touching the Cut
ting case. Mr.. Lanham read a letter from
the Secretary of State containing the assur-
ance that Cutting would without doubt be
released within few days. and it was DEEM
ed unnecessary to take any further action on
the resolution The committee has adjourn
ed until next session.
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CAUCUSES.

Deering.
The Republicans OF Deering are requested to
meet at Lewis Hall, Woodford's on Friday eve
ming July Both, at O'Clock, to choose delegates
10 attend the County Gony ellion to be held at
'''''''' = Per order Town Committee.
Cape Elizabeth.
The Republicans of Cape Elizabeth are request
ed to meet at the Town Hail. in said town, on Sat
egates to attend the County Convention to be held
at Reception Hall, Portland, August 4, 1856.
Per order Republican Town COMMITTEE
North Yarmouth.
The Republicans of North Yarmouth are re-
quested to meet at the Town Hall Saturday July
31st at 61a O'Clock p. m. to choose delegates to
attend the County Convention to be held in Port
Per order Town Committee.
GorEaam.
The Republicans of Gorham are requested to
meet at tile Town Hall on Saturday July 31St, at
23O D. m. to nominate candidate for Represen-
fative to the Legislature; also to choose seven
delegates to the County Convention.
Per order Republican Town Committee.
PownaI.
The Republicans of Pownal are requested to
meet at the Congregational Vestry in said town,
on Saturday the 31st day of July, at four O'Clock
in the afternoon to choose delegates to the County
Per order Town Committee.
FalmOuth.
The Republicans of Falmouth are requested to
meet at the Town House on Saturday July 3iSt,
at O'Clock D. m. to choose three delegates to the
County Convention which meets at Portland Aug.
4th.
Cumberland.
The Republicans of Cumberland are requested
to meet at the Town House Saturday July 3lst, az
7 O'Clock D. m. to choose four delegates 10 attena
the Republican County Convention to be held az
Per order Town Committee.
WindhRm.
The Renublican of Windham are requested to
meet at tie Town Hall, on SATURDAY, July
3Ist AT 3 o'clock D. M. to choose delegate TO the
County Convention o...,...
Gray.
The Republicans of Gray are requested to meet
at the Town Hall, SATURDAY, July 31st, at 61a
O'Clock pm. for the purpose of choosing delegates
to attend the County Convention to be held. IN
Per order Town Committee.
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41 IA Is 22 27 18
LAWRENCES.

Earned runs-Portands 4, Lawrences l: Two
base hits-Kearns Wheelock. Donovan (2), Cox.
Home run-Sheffier, Wheelock. First base on
balls-Portlands 2, Lawrences 3: First base on
errors-Portlands o, Lawrences, 5. Struck out
by Willis 2; by Haley, 2. Double plays-Whee,
lock Kearns, Shoeneck, Burke, Pettee- Passed
balis-Reilly, 1 Grady, 2. Wild pitches[haley,
8: Willis 3. Stolen bases-Kearns, Wheelook,
Hatfield, Shelter, O'Rourke, l3) Shoeneek, (3)
Reilly Pettee Willis Time-2h. 16m. Umpire
Freleigh.
AT NEWBURYPORT.
Innings s.......1 3 8 6
NeWburyports. 1 O o 3 2 2 x
BrocStons .........3 8 o o o l.
Base hits-Newburyports, 70; Brocktous, 8. Er
rors-Newburyports, 8; Brocktons, z.
AT HAvERHILL.
Innings. 4 5 G 8
Hayerhfils. o o o o
Boston Blues ..........O o. o o =
Base bits-Haverhills, o: Blues, G. Errors
Hayerhills, o; Blues, 10.
THE STANDING.
The following is the standing of the clubs
in the New England League:
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The Fishery Question.

The Times, referring to the fishery ques-
tion between the United States and Canada,
says: 'As last resort the controversy can
be settled only by arbitration or treaty The
Canadians have already shown they are will
ing to surrender the principle of exclusion in
return for tariff concessions, and the New
England fishing interests might well be asked
to pay for the privilege which they are claim,
ing as right by allowing Canadian fish and
fish oil to cross the border duty free"
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Notes..

A new flag was swung to the breeze from
the top of the restaurant this morning.
A large number were in attendonce today
There are good accommodations on the
grounds for at least 100 more people.
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The vacancy caused by the death Of the
venerable William Hunter, who was for SO
many years Second Assistant Secretary of
State, has been filled by the promotion OF
Third Assistant Secretary Adee. The Third
Assistant Secretary's place was filled by
Young man of 25. named j. ID. Moore.
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Holiness Meeting.

OLD ORCHARD, July %. The union Holi-
ness meeting at Ocean Park this afternoon
was devoted to a sermon by Rev. f. E.
Damon OF st. Johnsbury, upon Sins"
a Sudden Death.
LEWISTON, July 29.-John Morin a la
borer in the Bates yard, dropped dead today
of heart disease.
Arrested for Larceny.
LEWISTON, July 29.-Thos. jenkins, who
arrived from Chicago Wednesday, was ar
rested today on charge of larceny, on an
order of the Chicago police. He denies
knowledge of the charge.
Fire at North Whitefield.
GARDINER, July ga dwelling house at
North Whiteield, owned and occupied by
Thos. Hatton, was entirely destroyed by fire
today with the contents. The loss is 81 ,000.
1t was probably insured.
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LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
PoRTr.AND. Me-. ,Iuly %. IS8

METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
July 20, 1886, 1000 P. NJ
Observations taken at the same moment of time
sic
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FOREIGN.

The English Cabinet Officially An
nounced.
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THE cHAUTAUQUANS.
Interesting Exercises of the Third
Day of the Meeting.
An Able Address by H.. c. Westwood,
L.. D.
The Names of the Graduates of the
Class Of 1886.
Especial to the Press.l


FRYEBURG, July 29.-Nature smiles on the
c. L. S. c. Recognition Day. The air is de-
lightful, no dust and every one looks con-
tented and happy. The morning service was
well attended. The choir rehearsal by Prof.
Morse in the auditorium and the children's
half hour and primary teachers conference
in Normal Hall, conducted by Mrs Crafts,
were both well attended
At $50 the third Normal hour taught by
Rev. A. T. Dunn was a valuable and instruc-
tive hour the subject was qualification and
preparation.
Mrs. Crafts subject before the primary
teachers was Show to teach the book"
1st-lllustrate the work and the speaker
took as an illustration the lessons of the
past two Sundays and the few minutes spent
was of great value to the class.
2d-Teach by questions Never take a
lesson paper into class. Prepare yourself
for the work.
At11 o'clock came the exercises of the
graduating class which to the G. L. S. @. was
the most important part.
At IL a. m. the procession formed at Nor
NAL Hall under the direction of Rev. o. S.
Baketel. The class of 'S9 leading and fol-
lowed by that of 1887 and 1883, and then
came the all important class of 'S6, who to-
day were to step not down and out but up
and onward. The procession numbered
nearly so. They proceeded to the auditorium
where seats were reserved for them and
then came the following programme: G. L.
S. c. song of to-day; responsive reading
with President Bashford as leader; prayer
by Rev. d. D. Randall; recognition by the
president.
Edward E. Hale was introduced and gave
as he always does one of his interesting
lectures on Education of an American
Citizen" He impressed the idea that one
begin right. Begin by the study of the town
in which he lives, then work out into county,
state and nation; the man who begins in
this way will never give up. Study politics
in the same way The great, high school
which teaches most in this great work is the
town meeting the next school of politics for
the American citizen. Newspapers were
great educator and we the men of to-day
need to learn how to learn more.
At p. m, was a symposium on making
the most of life, conducted by DR.. Heale.
AT o'clock the normal hour" conducted
by W. F. Berry. Subject: 'Bibleland."
Mrs. Crafts held children's meeting at
4.3O.
At O'Clock came the class organization
which will be given in full tomorrow.
AT p. M, there was an illustrated lecture
on Chautauqua by A. S. Bakestel.
At $50 an illumination and campfire.
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MAINE.

w. w. EICHELBERGER,
Sergeant, Signal Corps, U. $. A.
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SUBMITTED Without Comment.

Senate, in compliance with resolution of
fered by Senator ingalls,, statements from
the heads of the executive departments re-
lating to changes in classified service during
certain periods specified in the resolution.
The statements are in tabular form, and are
submitted without comment.
Fair play., 1886-01-16
BILL NrE.
Ills Ob-ervati"n< On the Matter ef Rail.
WAv Ets10ette.

Ills Ob-erv,tinn. On the Matter 81 Rail.
wAy Et,1nette.
II YOU have been r ared in e1trcme
poverty. and Your mother supported
you until you grow up and married. 50
tha. your wife could support you, you
will probably 81, in four seats a, the
same time with your feet extended into
The asles SO that you can wipe them Of
Oh other p ople wh lie you snore with
your mou-h open clear 70 your shoulder
blades.
II you ar prone to drop TO sleep and
breathe with . low, desth-rnttle. like
the exhaust Of q bath-t tub. it would bo
. good plan to tie up your head in q
ieather-bed. and then insert the whoe
thing in the linen closet or if you eau
not secure that you might stick it out 0f
the window and get it knocked Of
against . tunnel
Iu the morning 10 . good time to find
out how many people have succeeded
in getting On the passenger train who
ough. 10 be in the stock car.
Generally you will find one male snd
one female. The male goes into tho
wash-r0om. bathes his worthless car
cass from daylight until breakfas. time.
walking On the feet of any man who
tries TO wash bis face during thas time
lie wipes himself On nine different tow
els, because when hs gets home ha
knows he will have to wipe his face On
al old doos-mAt People who have been
reared On hay all their lives generally
want 70 I'LL themselves ful, Of pie and
soiic when they travel
The female of this same mammal
goes into the ladies department. AMI
remains there until starvation DR.. yes her
out. Then the real ladies nave about.
thirteen seconds piece in which Ia
dress
II you never rode in q vanished car
before. and never expect to again, yea
will probably roam up and down tho
car. neander.ng over the feet OF To
porter while he is making up the be-ths-
This is a good way TO let the people 500
Just how little sense you had left after
your brain began to soften-Presze!s