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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-18
A MARROW ESCAPE.
A Man Rescued from Drowning Af-
ter a Severe Struggle.
nld Orchard Sea Shell.

About twelve o'clock Tuesday the guests
of the Lawrence who were in bathing were
startled by discovering man in the surf, ap-
parently in drowning condition. He was
throwing up his hands and shouting 81 am
drowning, come and help me!' boat was
at once pushed into the water by Mr.. Barton
and Mr.. J. A Grose sprang in and tearing up
a seat for a paddle made hie way out to the
the man. As he reached him, the man eX-
claimed MY brave fellow, for Gods sake
save me!' But the dory was upset and MI.
Grose made his way back to the beach. The
oars had been brought meanwhile, and Mr..
Barton and Mr.. Chas. Tucker of Boston,
taking these, swan out to the man. Young
Tucker threw out his oar and it was seized
by the drowning man. Tucker then seized
the oar held by Mr.. Barton and together
they attempted to pull the man in. 1t was
impossible and they came In. Y oung tucker
was so exhausted that his pulse had almost
ceased to beat and he was carried to his
room in critical condition. But the men
on shore did not intend to leave the brave
swimmer to his fate. A line was formed by
Messrs. Grose, Barton, Holbrook, Robinson,
Hart, Mckay and Woodbridge and Mr..
Grose held out an oar to the man. He seized
it. and was drawn in. Two of the nine sup
ported him to the beach, where he was given
brandy. The gentlemen who had taken
part in the rescue were pretty well exhausted
and the man, who seemed to be revived by
the brandy, made his way up the beach and
disappeared behind the Aldine. At the
hour Of going to press, his identity had not
been discovered. The surf was very heavy
and had the man not been wonderful
swimmer, he must have drowned before
help came. Mr.. Tucker is recovering from
the effects of his violent exertions. He
swan like hero and only gave back when
his strength was almost gone.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-18
THE REPUBLICAN CANVASS.
IKennebec Journal

The first canvass made under the auspices
of the State Committee has not yet been
completed, and no announcement has ever
been made as to what counties the Republi-
cans expected to carry, or what the result OF
the canvass was. We. will, however, for the
information of our Democratic newspapers,
say that so far as the canvass has been re-
ceiyed it does not show a large list OF DOUBT
full voters neither does it show anything
from which the Democrats can extract the
slightest comfort. The canvass in the towns
that have made their reports and returned 10
headquarters is much more favorable tnan
has ever been returned before as a flrst can
vaSS.
NOMINATED FOR THE LEGISLATURE
The Republicans of Aurora, Amherst and
Lamoine have nominated Mr.. Charles z.
Silsby of Aurora for Representative to the
legislature Mr.. Silsby has already served
in the House.
WHERE HE is KNOWN.
[Bath Times.l
Through Mr.. Bodwelps frequent visits to
Phipsburg, where he has invested in real
estate at Small Point, the people Of that
town are becoming acquainted with our
Republican candidate for Governor and
learning to know him more fully. A near
knowledge of the gentleman serves TO IN
crease the esteem in which he has been held,
and the people of that town will 0verstep
party lines and vote almost solid for BodWell.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-18
WHERE HE IS KNOWN.
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RAILWAY MATTERS.
NEW TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS.

The Maine Central Railroad has made ar
rangements for the better accommodation Of
passengers to and from Belfast. Com
mencing next Monday trains will be run SO
as to connect with the Pullman train leaving
Bangor at 8 p. M, and also leaving Boston
at D. m. and Portland at Ills p. m. Pas
sengers will thus be able to get to and from
Belfast and stations of that branch every
night Sundays included.
MAINE CENTRAL BUSINESS.
That the business prospects In Maine are
exceptionally bright, at least as far as they
relate directly or indirectly to its summer
resorts, is not an exaggerated statement
And in this connection the fact that the
present season has exceeded that of 1885 by
certainly so per cent. goes far toward dis
pellirg the doubts of anyone as to Names
| ascendency. This increase has been most
plainly apparent at Bar Harbor. In view
| of these facts the management OF the Maine
| Central and Boston & Maine Railroads have
| in contemplation for next season the run
ming of limited express trains between Bos-
ton and Bar HarbOr, composed eXelusiyely
| of Pullman palace cars, similar IN all re-
| spects to the limited express trains whlch
| have so long run between New YORK ana
Washington Fewer stops and much faster
time will thus be made, reducing the matter
of arrival at and departure from, stations
on time to almost absolute certainty, These
trains will run in addition to those run at
present and will greatly augment the accom-
modations for the transportation OF summer
travellers. Complete information Will be
| furnished at an early date in order that per-
| sons making plans for another year may
| know just what to expect
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-18
THE FISHERIES SITUATION.
American War Vessels Warn Fisher
men to obey Canadian Laws.

In an interview Deputy Minister of Fish
cries Tilton and Admiral Scott, at Halifax,
Monday, denied the statement that over one
hundred sail of American vessels were fish
ing inside the three mile limit in Prince Ed
ward Island waters. Captain Scott said he
had recently come from there, and had later
official reports The story was as Impossible
as it was absurd. There were plenty OF hsh
outside the three mile limit, and they would
not risk capture bya cruiser stationed there
bv unnecessarily coming inside the limit
Then. again, the water was so shoal inshore
that Americans would destroy their seines by
throwing them there. Regarding Bay Cnaleur'
Deputy Minister Tilton said it had been ao-
solutely closed to American fishing vessels.
They would not be allowed TO nsn WlInIn
three miles of the headlands Of that pay, anu anu
would not be allowed to enter 1t TO enjoy 6io sne
privileges conferred by the tTeass Sssn u Of the
limited States warship Yantic had enecteu
an arrangement with Admiral Scott Dy W WIlcn
American fishermen desiring the prlVlleges
in Raw Chaleur. would be allowed TO enter
the harbor either of Port Daniel OF miscou
for either Of those purposes, put Woulu o hIo ~
be allowed to harbor at any otner place III
that bay. Admiral Scott says tne collllllallu-
ers of American war ships boarded American
fishing vessels and warned their captain, ~ 70
keep outside the three mile limit ana caIelnl-
| ly obey the Canadian laws: SCOTS opserva-
| tions on reports show that there mas Deen
very little fishing inside the limits by Amerl-
cans, and this viii be hereafter decreased Dy
the united efforts Of Canadian and American
cruisers. ~. 10.
Captain Quigley of the cruiser, Terror has
been ordered to Halifax to report his recent
actions in regard to American vessels Wnlen
recently put into Liverpool and ShelDurne
harbors. An investigation will be held anu
Ouigley will probably be transferred 70 some
other Station. Deputy Minister T1lton says
the instructions given to captains oil cruisers
is to act with the greatest caution and lor-
bearance and beyond enforcing the treaty
and laws on no account TO commit an act tnat
could be considered aggressive, discourteous,
or unfriendly. Mr.. Tilton has no doubt that
the United States government will very soon
propose a commission to permanently settle
the whole fishery question, and in case they
don't do that the Canadian cruising meet VIII WI
be strengthened and made much more efll-
Gent The latter remark was mace IN sucn
a tone and manner as to imply assistance
from the imperial fleet. ,,,.,.,s s.,,
The American fisherman Shiloh sailed from
Louisburg Monday night, having been tnere
four days by special permission from ottawa.
The American mackerel fleet OF 100 san, Win
four American war ships, are reported 10 DC
off West Cape, p. f. l.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-18
The Irish National League.

CHICAGO, Aug. 17.-About 1000 delegates
have arrived to attend the annual convention
of the Irish National League, which begins
tomorrow There seems to be no doubt that
much bitterness will prevail, and 1t is sup.
posed this will be shown when the name Oh
Alexander Sullivan is proposed Tor the pres
idency to succeed Mr.. Egan. Mr.. Sullivan
does not desire the office and his name Will
be proposed merely to give him an opportu-
nifty to refute the charges that may be
brought against him. Congressman FOlnerty
is mentioned as candidate for the office but
has stated that he does not wish. to serve.
Arrangements for the convention have been
completed and the hall is prettlly decoratee.
Telegraph wires have been run into the nall
and various notices have been displayed,
among which are the following: irish
evictions are sentences of death" 1--WE, are
for Irish liberty-peac If we can-other,
wise if we must, we must" Il am amazed
at the deadness of English opinion to black
ardism and baseness that befoul history of
union-W. E. Gladstone" Il always keep
hammering at union-Henry Grattan."
The National committee held a session to-
night and decided to name Judge James
Fitzgerald of Cincinnati, ,ifor temporary chair
man. He is regarded as a Conservative and
it is expected the nomination will not meet
the approval of all elements. The conven-
tion, owing to the delay of Treasurer
O'Reilly in arriving, and consequent delay IN
preparing credentials of the delegates, Will
not be called to order till 2 o'clock tomorrow.
The Massachusetts delegation held caucus
this evening. The names of John Boyle
O'Reilly and p A. Collins were suggested
for the presidency but it was stated neither
would accept the positions.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-18
Fly Balls.

At the close of the base ball season at Ban
gor and in Belfast there is talk OF forming
combination of the two mines and making
tour through New Hampshire and Massa-
chusettS.
Holland, who will pitch for the Lawrences
today played third base for the Portlands
last season.
flaming, who pitched for the Lawrences
yesterday, is a good pitcher, He is strong
addition to the LawrenceS.
The popular big first baseman of the Port
lands came very near getting the ball over
the left field fence in the game of yesterday
Shelters hit for home run yesterday was
one of the longest made on the heme grounds
this season. Shelf can always be depend
ed upon when he goes to the bat ,,-
Riley,s eatahing yesterday Mas very highly
praised by the spectators.
1t is reported on good authority that the
Portlands have signed a new, pitcher.
Beecher is very good back stop.
1t is said that the Bangors will play the
Portlands here later in the season: The
Queen City boys are playing good ball, and
large crowd would attend game between
them and the home team
II is proposed to form nine at Bangor and
one in Belfast composed of leading business
and professional men to play game sln each
city for the benefit of theregular home teams
Every man on the home team is playing
good ball. M.
- go
Small the State College pitcher, who is
with the RocklandS this season is making u
fine record His catcher is Moulton OF the
Bowdoin College team. Sanford oil the BateS
College team is also playing with the ROCK
lands. , 81, ,,,o,,
in Bangor the week of the New England
Fair. ,..
Haverhill this week.
Friday the Haverhills and Portlands meet,
and there will be great interest in the result
The 6ishest salary paid in the Detroit club
is about $4,000.
Those who have seen the handsome
O'Rourke, the centre fielder of the New
Yorks, might think he had no higher aim In
life than the curling of his magnificent mus
tache, but the fact is that he is an enthuslas-
tic law student Ward, the captain OF the
same nine, was recent graduate Of Column
| bia college, Connor, the big first baseman,
| was a moulder at Waterbury, Conn, when
| tempted to take up base ball. Anson never
| did anything else but play ball and billiards.
| He began the former under his fathers dl-
| rection when a small boy, but quickly knew
more about the game than the odd man,
| and il is said used to find more fault with MS
| sire's playing than he has of late years with
| the decisions of the umpire. Sunday, also VI
| the Chicagos, bears the distinction OF being
| the only religious ball player in the country.
| Manning of the Detroits was druggist 1or
three years before he joined the Boston lean, teall,
| Cunning and Burlington of Soden's s tea1n aIl
| were both clerks before learning 10 0nnc1ato 0nncena
as crack battery, and Farrar OF tne rhitcef It,t
was book-keeper, and Cusslck, tne "S Ssouo :
little catcher of Harry Wrlght IeS St,,S "dS hos
| been a tvpo. and Bassett of the. same nine Is
| a recent graduate of Brown University.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-18
GEN ERAL NEWS.


The fifth annual tournament of the Ma
tional Croquet Association began on the
grounds of the Norwich, Conn.,, croquet club
yesterday.
The body Of Brother Bonaventure, drown
ed in Nobnasset Pond, Lowell, Mass, Mon
day, while endeavoring to save the lives of
others, was recovered Tuesday morning.
Napoleon Erie, living at Woonsocket, K.
l., aged about sc, last week, drew ali his
money from the Woonsocket bank and left
town, leaving his wife and several small
children very destitute. The same day Eli
nor loyal. aged II, stole $61 from her father,
and disappeared. The two were recently
discharged from the mill.
The dead body of Miss Lou Mobbitt, who
was abducted week ago from her home,
near Young America, Indiana, by Amos
Green, has been found in Wildcat, four miles
east of Lafayette. She was recognized by
the garments on her person. The girls
mother is lying at the point of DEATH Green
is still at large.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-18
SIMPLY TO WORRY VESSELS.
Shrewd Game OF the Politicians
Across the Border.

OTTAWA, Ont, Aug. 17.-While there has
been any amount of blowhard bluster on the
part of the Macdonald administration about
how they were going to enforce the fishery
clause of the treaty Of 1918, so far no single
seizure has been made for illegal fishing.
Furthermore, from the most reliable source,
comes the information that the country has
been fooled by the w0uld-be statesmen IN
power.
Several sets of circulars have been sent
out, one of which the public has seem. and
some of which they have not. Aside from
those sent out to customs authorities there
have been letters sent to the commanding
officers of the schooners on guard along the
Canadian coast, land it islon these Instructions
that these vessels have been acting The or
ders are imperative, so that no seizure shall
be made for illegal fishing.
AS Canadians view the laws the cruisers
are to confne themselves to worrying those
vessels which in some way may be guilty OF
an infraction of the customs laws.
There is reason to believe that if any one
of the cruisers should run into fleet OF
American fishing schooners they would make
no attempt at seizure, but would only report
the case to the authorities here and claim
then might possibly be made on the United
States government for damages.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-18
FRICHTFUL EXPLOSION.
Seemingly Deliberate Attempt to
Wreck Dwelling House-AlCerman
Charged with the Crime.

BROOKLYN, N. Y, Aug. 17.-At an early
hour this morning the inmates OF the house @
No. 1893 Graham avenue were aroused by a
loud explosion that shook the house from
foundation to roof. In wild alarm they
rushed to the street clad only in their night
clothes. An investigation by the police dis
closed the fact that diabolical attempt to
wreck the house and destroy life had been
attempted. A common pine board had been
nailed to the rafters in the cellar so that one
end of it hung under the gas meter. On the
board had been deftly arranged some kind OF
explosive matter, attached to which was Y as, a
nately, when the explosion took place the
connections with the meter were not broken
or terrible explosion of gas would have fol-
lowed.
A German plumber by the name of Froe-
Itch, occupied the cellar as workshop. He
has been arrested and charged with commit
ting the deed, but denies his guilt. 1t was
evidently the intention of the conspirators to
have the gas explosion hide all trace OF their
fiendish work Had their plans succeeded,
the death of several families might have
been encompassed. No cause is known for
the deed
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-18
Property to be Restored.

Some time ago Acting Secretary Fairchild
instructed Mr.. Krites, chief of the division
of abandoned property, to carry into effect
the provisions Of the act h Of rso Congress, Ie
deliver to the rightful owners certain articles
Of jewelry, etc, captured by the ld United Sa
posted in the Treasury Department Mr.;
Krites has accordingly prepared rules and
regulations which VIII govern the restora-
tion of all such articles, and has just con-
cluded the examination of the articles on
deposit. They are contained in two boxes,
and consist of silver ware, jewelrry, watches,
etc. One of the boxes contained nearly five
hundred watches, gold, silver and brass. and
a number of jack-kniyes, pocket-books, let
tiers, ETC. These were mainly taken from
prisoners Of war, who died ,4 in hospitals .sp al
mira, and were deposited in the Treasury by
General Sherman Some Of them, d,;oh however TpNig
the war near the places designated. The
other box contained lot Of articles se captured
in the early part of 1866. They consist OF
family plate and jewelry.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-18
YARNS.
THE soUNDEsT SLEEPER ON RECORD.
Lewiston journal.

THE soUNDEsT SLEEPER ON RECORD.
Lewiston journal.
Mike Richardson of Providence, r. l., hung
himself out to dry in queer place Saturday
night. His temporary clothesline was the
cable-wire that connects with the tall signal
board below the Lewiston Cedar street cross
ing. Becoming weary, Richardson put his
arms over the wire until it held him suspend
ed under the arm pits. When the midnight
train came in. the engineer saw the man
hanging there face to the track. When the
officer, half an hour later, made call on
Richardson, he was still calmly sleeping.
The train hadn't awakened him, and ne says
that he thought it was his wife calling him
to breakfast His situation was plainly dan
gerous for, where he lay, his head came less
than six inches from the morning train.
A VETERAN WHO HAD sMELLED POWDER.
Kennebec journal.
One day recently two Augusta young men
driving out on the Togus road, saw an old
soldier beneath tree near his home. They
thought it would be funny to frighten the
veteran little, so one of them pulled out a
pistol and fired twice at him, one of the bull
lets coming very close to his head. But this
was not the first time the veteran warrior
had smelled powder, and, lodging into his
house, he procured pistol, appeared in the
doorway and emptied several chambers OF
the weapon. So true was his aim that shot
took effect, slightly wounding one OF the Iast as,
boys in the hand. They drove oil as rapldIy
as their steed would carry them and VIII not
again take an old soldier for marx
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-18
A Maine Schooner Disabled.

PROVIDENCE, Aug. 17.-Schooner jose
phine b. Knowles, of Addison, Me-, Capt.
Lamson, River Herbert, N. S., for New York
loaded with spiles, had her foresail disabled
and her gaff broken while off Watch Hill, at
Ii o'clock last night, and at o'clock this
morning drove ashore at Mussel Bar, near
Nopartee Point The crew were taken OIL
by the Watch Hill live saving station crew.
The vessel is full of water, but will proba-
bly, be floated by Capt. Scott, as the sea is
calm and there is no wind.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-18
Preparing for the Trial Races.

NEW YORK, Aug. 1.-THE Priscilla re-
mained at anchor off the Corinthian Club
house, Stapieton, L; l., this mornlng Her
first officer, in the absence of her commander,
Capt Cosley, who is ill, was in charge. Her
owner, Commodore Garfield, of the Seawan-
haka, Corinthian Club, has made arrange
ments to place his craft on the dock Thurs,
day. She will be thoroughly cleaned and
this this afternoon she will take . trial spin on
the bay. The Puritan, with her owner,
Forbes, and few Boston gentlemen on On
board, anchored off Cay Ridge. Her OLD
skipper, is in command. Her spars, Rigging,
and sials are being examined, and the de-
fender of the cup will go to the starting line
Saturday in the best condition. The Atlantic
was hauled on the dry dock before noon. She
slight alteration be made upon her ballast
The craft continues to make water little
about the keelson. The Mayfower came
down from City Island this morning. She
will also probably go on the dry dock Ihurs-
dorr
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-18
A Democratic Convention.

DOVER. Del, Aug. 1.-THE Democratic
Ex-Congressman Benz. T. Briggs was
nominated for governor on the first ballot
and John b. Pennington for lieutenant
governor by acclamation. The platform de-
clared adherence to true Democratic princi-
pies, favors only such taxation as is neces-
and the pensions; maintain the public credit
and gradually reduce the public debt; urges
the reduction of the tariff praises President
Clevelands administration, and points with
pride to the management of the State S
affairs for the past three years.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-18
Rather Thin.

A few days ago party Iof Massachusetts,
gentlemen visited this section and allowed it
to be understood that they were quietly look
ing for water supply for Boston. They
went to Sebago and talked of piping from
there to the Hub. Then they visited the I'm
derwood spring. and suggested that side
nine might be laid to carry the 10000 gallons
Of Underwood overflow per day to Boston.
At old Orchard the same gentlemen limited
Of 4 scheme to supply several cities from an
other of the Maine water sources. Among
as as f is called, at Presumpscot, of which
they made thorough survey.
The Boston people are not to blame for
wanting better water, and they can find no
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-18
Good Shooting at Worcester.

WORCESTER, Mass, Aug. 1.-THE tvs, two
days tournament of the Sportsmen's Clap
closed today, and it has been very success, @ )
full ore. with large attendance. The 81 StaSe
individual clay pigeon badge, held by Y; ;,d p
Perry OF this city, was won by l.. II. HUI, u
ID out of a possible Is. There were thirt y
contestants, and Hudson, the winner, is g
man "a years of age. The State individual
glass ball badge, held by H. W. Eager M o,
Marlboro, was won by j. Stanton OF Boston
by score of Is out of possible 10.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-18
A New Indictment Against Squire
and Flynn.

day hn found d' new mVsi Indictment against Rolln
NJ. Squire and Maurice B. Flynn. Assistant I
District Attorney Nicholl aided them IN n
their work. The new Indictment consists OF !
% counts, and will snpersede the one 1ouno
and Squire will be called to plead tomorrow.
New YORK, Aug. 17.-Mayor Grace for
warded to Gov Hill this evening by private
secretary Turner, the recommendation to re-
move Commissioner of Public Works II. M
Souire
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-18
Labor Troubles at Brockton.

BRocKToN, Aug. 17.-Labor matters here
are apparently at standstill and likely to
remain 50 for some time, Judging from pres
upon the street this morning, conversing
with Knights Of Labor, members OF the
hopes o Of setting Gg bot both sides to make con- n
ceSsions that will bring about an early ad-
fustment, but neither side seems inclined to
recede from the final propositions.