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d Serious Forest Fire.

BRArrLEoRo, VT, July 8 = A serious for
est fire. is raging on the mountains in Jamsi-
"a and the local fire department has been
called out to protect the buildings within the
oiso On FIRE Fifteen hundred cords of wood
and and large number Of cords Of bark and rail
road ties have been destroyed. The whole
country conn hereabouts is suffering from drouth,
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a Big Suit Dismissed.

NEW YORK, July SIN the S2,Oog9,oUo 9oUo
and and Merchants Telegraph Company, against 9t
the Western Union Telegraph Company, ,d0a i0a
the destruction of plaintiffs wires, J4uge
Lawrence today, in the Supreme GQar1 eur an In
New York, on motion of the counsel lor Tie
defence, dismissed the case.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-09
Ex-President Arthur Elected Presi-
dent OF a Railroad Co.

NEW YORK, July S.--Ex-President Arthur
was today elected president of the board Of
directors of the Arcade Railway Co. Vice
President Smith stated to the meeting that
he had just received a telegram from Mr..
Arthur which stated he was very much i'm
proved in health.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-09
Kansas Republican State Conven-
ton,

TOPEKA, Ks, July S.-The Republican
State convention re-assembled at 8 O'Clock
this morning. The committee on resolutions
reported back set of resolutions which had
behn referred to them, recommending the
passage of the platsorm as originally report
ed, ed and they were adopted without one dis
sentidg vote. The State central committee
was then chosen.
The following State ticket was nominated :
For governor, John A. Martin; for lleuten--
ant-governor, &. p. Riddle; for secretary of
state, E. d. Allen; for judge of the 11th jul
dicial district, ID. NJ. Valentine.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-09
A New Hampshire DefauIteY Pardon
ed.

CoycoRD. N. H., July s-The Governor
and Council gave a hearing this forenoon on
a petition for the pardon Of L. c. Doclittle,
the defaulting ex-city clerk of Keene, AT the
close Of the hearing pardon was granted:
DoolittIe was defaulter TO the amount OF
$1,000, and had served fifteen months OF a SIX
years sentence in the penitentiary.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-09
A socialist Leader Arrested.

PITTsBURG. July s.--James Frick, leader
section of the country, was arrested tonight
at the instance of the postal authorities on
charge of sending written matter enclosed ID
newspapers through the mails as lower class
mail or printgd matter. The case VIII be
pushed with energy by the postal officials.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-09
Lost in the Mountains.

Hemenway, of Philadelphia sojourning in
this town, has been musings number OF days
and it is feared he is lost in the mountains,
as he started to go trout fishing and was not
acquainted with the location.
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stricken with ApopiexY.

ConAssET. MASS, July 9-Charles Marsh,
Of the firm of Jordan, Marsh & Co. OF ,Bos-
ton, lies at the point of death at ms residence
mont street this afternoon he was stricken
with apoplexy, and was at once conveyed to
his residence. His recovery is impossible.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-09
cattle Disease in Illinois.

CLINTON. ILL.,, July S.-Cattle herds
throughout this county have suffered greatly,
of late through disease callea 'placa aeo leg
amnnp ] the Younger class of stock. 1t inyari-
ably proves owe fatal. Most of the calves that
have died have been very high grade
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-09
BASE BALL.
The Yarmouths' Eastern Trip,
RELFAsTs. ii: YARMoUrHs, 2

BELFASTS, IL; YARMoUTHs, Z.
The Yarmouth base ball club left Monday
morning for trip to Belfast where they
played Belfast's crack team in the after
noon. Small was to have pitched the game
but owing to his non-arriyal Mr. Moulton,
the veteran Bowdoin catcher, was put in to
pitch and he held the heavy hitters down
we'll The YarmOuths were unable to bat
Burns, Belfast's new pitcher, and we're de-
feated by the following score:
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YARMOUTHs.
....OZ =
BELFASTS.
BELFAs1& 8; YARMoUTus, 5.

The Yarmouths played their second game
with the Belfasts on Tuesday and were de-
feated by score of to 5. Wilson pitched
for the Yarmouths, and considering that he
has not pitched game for over month did
splendidly, strucking out 12 men. Both mines
played strong game, Yarmouth slightly out
fielding the Belfasts. Dilworth OF Brockron &c,
umpired the game very satisfactorily. The
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-09
Committed at His own Request.

has been committed to the house of deten--
tion as a witness against the indicted
''boodle" aldermen at his own request. He
stated as his reason that he has been followed
about by persons who seek information from
him and bother him. He spent last night
at the house of detention.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-09
a,.,,, TerrIs ..rournament.

NEW HAVEN, July Sat the lawn tennis
tournament today for the championship OF
New England H. W. S0cuF won y Beseb se fSf 81
lie Few Haven Club. The final double be,
tween Slocum and Thacher VS. Brinley and
Paddock, was won by Slocnm and Thacher'
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-09
NomInatIons by the Governor.

AUGUSTA, July S.-The following nomi-
nations have been made by Governor Robie:
Justices of the Peace.-Messrs. H. Taylor,
Topsfeld; W. A. Fogler, Belfast; George NJ.
Chapman, Fairfield John d. Storer, Lewis
G. Keegan, Van Buren F. A. Dicker, North
port; Thomas Cannon, Southport; Rufus I'll.
Allen, Limerick; VIM. H. Hilton, Damaris-
Gotta.
Trial Justices. Charles Kidder, Belgrade
Joseph B. Lewis, Readfeld; Frank A. Greer,
Belfast.
Notaries Public-W. B. Foster, Bar Har-
Dor; Chas E. Boardman, Calais; Sullivan
W. Bates, Portland.
The Governor and council will meet at Au-
gusta on the 18th.
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THE MAINE STATE PRESS,
THE WEATHER.
WASHINGTON. July 9.

WASHINGTON, July 8.
The indications for Maine, New Hamp-
shire and Vermont are fair weather and
stationary temperature.
The indications for New England are fair
weather, stationary temperature, variable
winds.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-09
Displacement of Coal by Natural Gas
at PittSburg.

PrrTsBURG, Pa, July s.-The use of
natural gas in the manufactures of this city
has done away with the consumption OF
about ). 600 men out of work in this region.
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no. FOR BLUE WATER.

yEyHE commodious and fast sailing Schooner
A Yacht Maggie having been reftted and put IN
6rst class order is now ready to accommodate par
ties wishing to take trip for health or pleasure.
Capt d. N. Poor the commander being thoroughly
acquainted with all the noted resorts on the
fitted and competent to cater to the desires of any
who choose to put themselves under his care: For
Me jy5eod2wF
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LESSONS In FRENCH.
PROF.. III. Id. VICTOR,

formerly Of the Beritz Schools of Languages, viii
give Private and Class Lessons III lhlS clty uul- %
above mentioned school and from pupils at Ban
gor, Me Address PROF. H. ID. VICTOR, CITY
Hotel Jyl uzW-lseP
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Commodore Chandler Must Keep
Quiet.

BRooK1YN. July 8.-While taking sail
on the steam launch Catalpa yesterday after
noon, Commodore Chandler was overcome
by the heat. This morning he was, pro,
nounced out of danger. but has been advised
to keep quiet for few days
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-09
wIEsBADEN TABLE SAUCE

The most delicious in flavor; appetizing in eff
feet; and by liberal use enables Dyspeptlcs TO eau
meats and hearty food without injurious results.
For sale by all grocers. aprloeouom
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-09
cIeve,ard win No, Co with the Boys,

The California delegation in Congress
called on President Cleveland today and ex-
tended to him an invitation to attend the Ma
tional Encampment of the G. A. r., at San
Francisco in August. The invitation was
engraved on plate of gold, and the presen-
tation speech was made by Senators stanford.
The President accepted the Invitation" but
stated that he would be unable to attend
the eneamDment,
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Won in 2.2o IA.

PITrsDURG, Pa, July S.-Judge paVts paws
won the unfinished 221 race today. jlye healS
being trotted, Best time, 2.201.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-09
A Fatal Accident.

WATERBURY,, Conn, July s-The three
wear old son of T. Larking fell into pail Of
hot water today and died soon after in great
apOny
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-09
Lumber and Wood Burned.

ZEALAND, N. H., ,iJulyES.-A fire is raging
in the forest along the Zealand Valley rail-
road owned by J. E. Henry. Two million
spruce and about two miles of track have al
ready burned. Also two thousand cords
of wood. The Zealand saw mill was shut
down throwing so men out of employment.
The damage amounts to $4,000
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-09
eoston Republicans.

BosroN. July s.-The Republican city
commits tonight organized for the coming
campaign, Te-electing Henry Parkman as
chairman
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-09
Barn Burned at Rockland.

RocKLAND, July s.-A barn belonging to
Cyrus Sheerer, was burned at Rockland this
morning, together with hay and live stock.
1t was insured for 1920. The cause of the
fire is unknown.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-09
Seriously Poisoned.

LEWISTON, July s-James Googgin of
Sabattis, drank preparation Of alcohol and
pyroligneous acid in barber shop. He was
seriously poisoned and is now in critical
condition.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-09
A National Forest Reserve.

A bill to establish forest reservation on
the head waters of the Missouri river passed
by the Senate today was introduced by Mr.
Edmunds 1t sets aside reservation in
Montana as a national forest reserve for the
preservation of natural forests, protecting
the head waters and tributaries of the Co
lumbia and Missouri rivers. 1t is made un-
lawful for any person to enter the reserva-
to to cut timber, settle, or for any private
1nnrnnSpS
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0eatn of an Old citizen.

SAco, July S.-Humphrey P. Hendrick,
one of Saco's oldest citizens, who was years
ago widely known throughout the State as a
carpenter and builder, died today after a
brief illness. He was rs years old. He
leaves a widow and five children
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-09
Personal.

Democrats are greatly interested to know
the object of Secretary Manning's visit to
Tilden. Some are of the opinion that Tilden
has urged him not to insist upon his resigna-
tion.
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,

Publishe, Pa day Sundays excepted) by the
PoRTLANn Llbc.,sHING COMPANY,
AT 81 EXCHANGE sl-% rHRTLAND, ME-.
Address all communications
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scribers, Seven Dollars Year. If paid in advance.
RATES OF ADvERTIsING-One inch Of space
the length of column, or twelve lines 4onpdreM
constitutes a square
81 80 per square, daily, first week; 75 cents per
week after; three insertions or less, $780, con-
tinuing every other day after first week, so cents.
Half square, three insertions or less, 70 cents /;
one week. 81 90; 30 cents per week after.
Special, NOTICES, one-third additional
Under head OF ''ASIUsEMENTs" and "AUCTIoN
SALES" $500 per square per week; three inser-
tions or less S1.50.
THE MAINE STATE PRESS,
Published every THURSDAY MORNING. at $3.50
a wear; if paid in advance, $500 year.
Advertisements inserted in the 'MAINE STATE
PRESS; (Which has large circulation in every
part of the State) for $10O per square for first in
sertion, and 90 cents per square for each suoSe
quent Insertion
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
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PoRTLANDs.
Totals. s.............3S 13 IA
nAxyERtITtIs

Earned runs-POrtlands, 8; HaverhiIls, 3.
First base on bals-Portlands, A.; Haverhills 3.
First base on errors-Portlands, 9; Haverhills 8.
Three base hit-Hawkes, Foster Kearns. Stolen
ases-Gallagan, q HATFIELD, 3; Shelter, g.; Rlel-
ley. Left on bases-POrtlands, 4. Struck out
BY Conley, 5; by Cayanagh, A. Wild pitches
Cayana0b 2: Conlay, n, poeee9 Neata Daiiiyt,
Cooney. g. Double plays-Sbefier and Reilly,
O'RouTke and Reilly. Time-2 hours 40 minutes.
Umpire-Murphy of the Bowdoins.
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The Senate has confirmed NJ. D. Ball of
Virginia, to be United States Attorney for
Alaska; j. w. Wilson, collector of customs,
York, Me-. W. Rowland, collector of Gus
toms, New Bedford, Mass D. K. Asbury,
the fourth district; CIV Brewer, general ap-
praiser at New York; d. j. Moore, assistant
appraiser at New York.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-09
Reunion of universalist Sunday
Schools

LAKE MARANocooK, July S.-The fourth
reunion of the Uniyersalist Sunday schools
of Maine occurred at Lake Maranocook to-
day A large number of people were pres
ent and the occasion was in all respects a
success. The forenoon was spent in greet
ings and social conversation and the after
noon in literary exercises. Addresses were
delivered by Rev. S. Gledhill of Gardiner,
Rev. j. w. Jenkins of Belfast, Rev. E. E
Peck of Bangor and Rev. Q. FL. Shinn
Deering.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-09
Good TrottIng at Lawrence.

LAWRENCE, July S.-The races at the
five days summer meeting, and were the best
ever held on the track, all have been fairly
conducted, except the 2.37 class today, when
some question arose. There was large at
tendance and large pool selling.
TOday'S summary. 2.37 class. Purse $500.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-09
a clue FACTORY Rurned .

CHICAGO, July S.-P. D.. Armour's glue
factory was burned early this morning; loss
$4,000. Superintendent Holman who sleeps
in the building narrowly escaped. He was
badly burned.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-09
uueh s. rhompson commissioned.
Mominations confIrmed.

The President today issued the commission
of Hugh S. Thompson, to be Assistant Sec
rotary of the Treasury
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-09
BATcHELoR'S cElzcRATED HAla DYE

A CARD-Having for SIX years past been in
"A fhe employ Of Wyer Greene & Co. and White
& Smart take this method of informing my
friends that have accepted a situation in the
Well-knowD shoe store of M. G. Palmer, No. BAL
Congress ST where shall esteem call from my
friends as a personal favor. ] am also happy TO
say that the very extensive Stock consisting OF all
widths sizes, qualities and styles, will enable me
to serve my friends even better than ever before
SUMNER G. BARNUM.
Portland June 8, 1886. je9dt
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Not Confirmed.

The Senate committee ON commerce today
reported adversely the nomination Of Her
bert F. Bercler, to be collector of customs at
Port Townsend w. L.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-09
biography of Edwin M. Stanton.

The private papers of the late Edwin M.
Stanton have recently come into She posses
sion of his son, Lewis III. Stanton, who now
publish them in the shape of a biograpy of
his father. Mouch of the secret history of
the war is contained in these papers.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-09
a Big Ice House in Flames.

ALBANY, July S.--An ice house of the
Knickerbocker Ice Company, burned this
morning. Loss 100000.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-09
2.32 class purse S2OO

G. E. Mosher, bm Owenee .............4 2 1 3
Charles Record, br m Carrie T.........1 3 2 2 2
Geo. III. Hicks, bm Mattick. k............2 1 dis
d: c. Miller, br m Miler's Damsel. b 3 2
Time-2.30s4, 2.3114, 233$4, 2.35, 2.36s4 !,
Q 40
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MAIN &.

B. A. KINNEY,
Private, Signal Corps, U. s. a.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-09
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT

DULY 8, 1886, lO.UO 7. NJ
Observations taken at tie same moment o. i
at all stations.
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Patents to Maine inventors.

The following patents we're issued this
week to Maine inventors:
G. F. Crosley, Maysyille Centre, transplanter.
j. A. Lidback Portland, railway gate.
L. W. Atwood, Portland, canned oysters, trade
G. +. Mattocks, Portland, canned sugar corn,
trade mark
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-09
| Petitions Presented by Senator Frye.

WASHINGTON, July S.-Senat0r frye has
presented petitions signed by 500 citizens Of
Livermore, Auburn, Sanford, Brunswick
the bill prohibiting aliens from holding lands
in the United States and the bill directing
the disbursement of the two hundred million
dollars treasury surplus, and substituting
treasury notes for bank notes retired.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-09
Adjournment. a .

Mr. Randall expresses the opinion that
Congress can adjourn July 81 Few share
this view. Randall evidently does not intend
to call up his tariff bill.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-09
carland,s Position.

The report that Attorney General Garland
isIFcontemplating resignation. seems to be
based upon the fact that he had a long inter-
view with the President yesterday. Ex-Sen-
ator Mcdonald says that he has never been
asked whether he would accept a Cabinet
position, and that he does not wish such an
appointment. He does not think Garland
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-09
Death of Congressman Cole.

Representative William Cole Of the Third
Maryland district, died this morning from
Bright's disease. He had been unable to at
tend the meetings of the House except once
or twice during the present session. The
House this morning after appointing a COM
mittee to superintend the funeral of the late
Representative Cole of Maryland. adjourned
out of respect to the memory of the deceased.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-05-31
TIE CITY IN BRIEF.
Matters of Minor Importance Picked Up
About Town.

About Town.
HoT, yesterday.
The pottery will starr up full to day.
THE Bellsire mill will close down to-
day.
PoucE COURT will be big thing this
morning.
THERE was a general exodus from the
city, yesterday.
The river marks last night showed ! feet
L inches and falling.
A GOOD many of the bicycle boys re-
turned from Washington, yesterday.
GEORGE HARMON was badly hurt on Sat
urday, by taking header while riding his
bicycle.
Four cara crowded with people came in
over the b. 4 o. yesterday morning. from
Pittsburg.
THE Soldiers Monument on Capitol
Square was handsomely decorated yester
day with evergreen, flowers and flags
The delegates to the Nailers' Conven
ton will leave for Pittsburg this morning.
A list of those going was published yes'er'
day.
CHARLES Cook, well Known South Side
mailer. who has been working IN Niles, u.
returned home on Saturday with broken
arm, caused BY a fall.
SEVERAL roughs from the Eighth ward
Yesterday crossed the river 10 the oh'c
side, where some parties were fishing
The roughs stoned the fishermen away anC
then stole their fish.
IT is understood that the Penitentiary
Board has made a contract for the manu-
facture of cigars by conVicts at q very Low
rate. Prison competition in this branch o
Industry wos ceased about six years ago
and it ia with regret that return has beer
made to the system of convict cigar max
ing.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-05-31
TIE BICYCLERS.
The Meet at Washington Great suc'
cess.

The Meet at Washington n Great suc'
cess.
The meet at Washington. Pa, held BY
the WheelmeG from Pittsburg, Unionso"n'
Brownsville, Greensboro and Wheeling
Yesterday, was great success, and II inst
classic city does not have q cycling BOOM
il will not he from lack of seeing wheels
There wss Just eighty-tWo wheels in town
and to see them strung out IN singie n'e
wss a sight to behold. 9,
Pitsb1rg and Allegheny numbered
thirty.6ye, Wheeling twelve, Unionto"n
sixteen Brownsville ten, while the re-
mainder was furnished by other neighbor'
inc towns and the Washington
Club. The Wheeling delegation was
the first to show up, and
the only uuuniformed club in the town
score one for the Nail City. About tVe
o'clock a farmers wagon pulled up to the
Amid House and uulosded one of the worst
demoralized Ridge Light Roadsters ever
beheld. The former rider was pulled out
with his arm in q sling; cause, reckless
coss,ipg. This is the only serious acci-
dent out of the whole number, which IS
somewhat remarkable, considering the
number of new riders in the lot AT hall
mast five o'clock, all the strsgglers being
in, Mr.. Wright, proprietor OF the Aud
House announced supper, and then the
finn commenced. A dyspeptic would have
stood in opsn-eyed wonder at the manner
in which the Washington grub disappeared
No other class of men can do the same
Justice 10 meal.
ROYAL John Stephenson wss there II
great shape and carried the r. color'
and smiled his benign smile. ksercher
of Pittsburg, was there also, having com'
in on a tandem tricycle. with Mr. Clark, o
Pit,sburg, a two hundred and twent,
FOUNDER
Mr.. Will A. Lewis a trick rider, gave
very creditable performance while to-
parade was doing the town, and, was lusti
cheered by the crowd. The Washington
boys did themselves proud, and their hind
ness will not soon be forgotten.
At eight p m. the greater part OF thePitts
burg men left amid cheers and the cries Q
She's all right" and Great Scott" A
9:lS part Of the Wheeling delegation cam
home. The remainder made the return tri
awheel, yesterday, and all report tloroug
sstistacuon.
Too much cannot be said of the fin
treatment received by the "WheeliDgWhee
men" on the road.