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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-10-14
FROM ALASKA.
Particulars of Lieut.. Stoney's Ex.
ploring Expedition.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 13.-Engineer Lane,
of Lieutenant Stoney's exploring expedition
in Alaska, gives some particulars of their
work in addition to those already published.
He visited Jade mountain, or Green Stone
mountain, where the natives obtain the
green stone used in making hatchets and
other implements. 1t is twenty miles above
the Putnam river and is 5000 feet high. The
green stone is more correctly serpentine,
and is found in layers of considerable thick
ness. The Esquimaux Indians of that re-
gion are polygamists. Coal was found in
abundance on the Putnam river, and of good
quality. Granite exists in large quantities,
and some asbestos was found. No gold or
silver was found, and as the Indians had
none in their possession and never mention
ed those metals, the explorers came to the
conclusion that it is doubtful whether they
exist in large quantities in that part OF
Alaska. The Putnam river is about four
hundred miles long and half a mile wide,
and is navigable for distance of three hun
dred and fifty miles, when rapids are en-
countered. 1t drains the large area OF the
Putnam valley, which is thirty miles wide.
The volume of water that flows down is i'm
mense The river is surrounded by range
of mountains about three thousand feet high,
the highest peak of which is four thousand
feet high. The soil is very poor and never
thaws but to depth Of few inches, and a
side from possible deposits OF gold and silver
and the fur trade the country is not of any
practical value to white men.
Engineer Lane regards Schwatka'S re-
ported discovery of a stream which he called
Jones river as highly probable, for the
country is so little known and there are so
many rivers that it is not hard task to dis
cover a new stream in an extended trip
through the country.
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a Democratic Love Feast.

Boston, Oct. 13.-The leaders of the State
Democracy in their capacity of members of
of the Bay State Club, with several promi-
nent Independents as invited guests, dined
at the Revere House this afternoon, the din
ner being complimentary to the nominees on
the Democratic State ticket. Col. Charles
III. Taylor presided, while other seats were
occupied by Hon. John F. Andrew, Hon.
p A. Collins, Hon. James S. Grinnell, Col.
Charles r. Goldman, Mayors O'Brien of Bos-
ton, and Russell of Cambridge, Hon, j. K.
TarboX and others, the,only nomineers of the
Worcester convention absent being Frank
III. Foster, candidate for lieutenant governor,
and William F. Cook of Springfield, the can
didate for auditor. About 175 gentlemen
were present Col. Taylor in introducing
Hon. John F. Andrew, declared that the
Democrats were going to make a hot fight
and that the ticket had a fighting chance OF
winning. Hon. John F. Andrew was greet,
ed with nine rousing cheers as he stepped
forward to speak. In opening he asserted
that the Republican party in order to return
to power must present to the people some
stronger argument than that a majority OF
people OF this country are not to be entrusted
with the control of the government unless
a majority happens to belong to the hepuD,
lican party. He believed the people were
satisfied with the Democratic administrator
and reloiced at President Cleveland's earn earn
est endeavor to lessen taxation, reduce tne
high war tariff, to remove civil service Iron
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AMENDING THE CONSTITUTION.
The Very important Work of the
Knights at Richmond Yes
terday.
PowderIy Reelected General Master
Workman of the Order.

RICHMOND, Va, Oct. 13.-Mr. Powderly
has written letter defending his action in
selecting colored knight, Francis Farrell
of District 40, to introduce him to the meet
ing in Armory Hall. He says:
My sole object in selecting colored man to in
troduce me was to encourage and help to uplitt
his race from a bondage worse than that which
held him in chains % years ago, viz, mental
slavery. / desired to impress upon the minds of
white and black that the same result followed
action in the field of labor, whether that action
was on the part of Caucasian or negro labor.
social relations which exist between the races in
the South. l have strong desire to see the black
man educated Southern labor regardless Of its
color, must learn to read and write. Southern
cheap labor is more menace to the American
toiler than the Chinese, and this labor must be
educated.
To the convention say let no member surren-
der iota of intellectual freedom because of any
camor. Hold fast to that which is true and right
The triumph of noise over reason is but transient
Our principles will be better known, if not today
it may be tomorrow. They can bide their time,
and will some day have the world for an audience
In the field of labor and American citizenship we
recognize no line Of race, creed, politics or color
Delegates to the General Assembly at
Richmond were early afoot this morning
and unusually prompt in their attendance
The most important work of the convention
was begun yesterday, when the General
Master Workman declared amendments to
the constitution in order, and was sustained
in his decision by the assembly, despite the
objections of few. This work of amending
the constitution was resumed this morning
and prosecuted throughout the session.
When the nomination and election of Gen
eral Master Workman were declared in order
today, Mr.. Powderly vacated the chair, the
General Worthy Foreman taking his place.
More than 100 delegates shouted, Have the
election made by acclamationW When Mr..
Grifiths put the question there was storm
eff ''yeas" When the noes were called for
there was one solitary mo-" 1t came from
Henry Beckmeyer, who heads the delegation
from District Assembly No. 81 of New Jer-
sey. There was no candidate placed in op-
position to Mr.. Powderly, and he received
the votes Of the SAT delegates present Mr..
Griffiths' election as General Worthy Fore
man was made unanimous. Charles ii.
Litchman of Marblehead, Mass, was elected
Secretary, and Frederick Turner, Treasurer.
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politics and to prevent tue coinage of dishon-
est dollars. He charged that the Republican
members of Congress declined to consider
any legislation looking to the reduction OF
the tariff from purely partisan motives. lie
closed with an appeal to the people to well
come the honest efforts of an honest Presi-
dent.
Collector Satonstall was next introduced
and spoke of the independents as holding the
balance of power today as in the last cleo
ton. He eulogized Cleveland and Andrew
and gave an opinion on the tariff which, in
his custom house experiences, he has seen
Sin all its absurdities and inconguities and
perfectly imperative clauses"
Col. Charles r. Goldman said during the 70
years he acted with the Republican party,
he was independent and now he had made
up his mind to act with the Democratic par
ty. Everywhere the Democratic party is
standing by the President of its choice. and
for that is entitled to credit as much as the
President himself is entitled to the credit OF
his good deeds. He looked forward to the
triumph of the Democratic party and cared
not how soon it came. Other speakers were
Congressman Lowering, Hon. James s. Grin-
mel, Hon. George M. Stearns, John r.
Thayer, John w, Corcoran, DR.. William Ey-
erett and Judge Charles Levi Woodbury..
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THE STATE.
KNOX COUNTY.

q. R. Spear, John S. Case and S. NJ. Bird
of Rockland, left Saturday for Trenton, N.
j., where they will be joined by Francis
Cobb and w. L. Cobb. The object Of their
that place, with the Intention Of having a
line constructed in RocKland II they deem
the undertaking practicable.
Capt. Oscar A. Crockett Of Rockland, met
with painful accident Thursday. He was
handling bottle of ammonia when the cork
burst out and the ammonia flew in his face
completely OyerpowerinS him. His eyes
were in q terrible condition for several days
but are at present doing well.
An English schooner while Off the Sugar
loaf near North Haven the other day, in
jibing her sail knocked a man overheard
from her deckload of lumber. She came to
an anchor and the man was swept for for
long time but they were unable to recover
his body. He belonged at Digby, Ms.
PENoBscoT COUNTY.
One of the most brilliant society events
that ever took place in Bangor was the mar
riage of Mr.. Richard S. Dow, son Of George
S. G. Dow, Esq, and Miss Abbie j. Rawson,
daughter of James f. Rawson, Esq, on
Tuesday evening
One span of the iron bridge from Augusta
is to replace part OF the wooden bridge at
Oldtown, and it is designed in the near fu-
ture to put in complete iron structure
there.
The Penobscot Exchange at Bangor has
been leased to Mr.. johnson, of the Laney
House at Pittsfield.
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
Deer are reported plenty in Wesley. Hun
dreds have been killed Occasionally bear
is among the trophies of the chase.
The drouth still continues in Wesley and
vicinity. Wells are dry, and some families
have to bring their water half mile.
YORK COUNTY.
Stephen Furbish, who has driven junk
wagon about Biddeford and Saco for years,
can now retire from business with snug
little fortune. He has Just come into the
possession of a windfall of $500, his share
Of the estate of his uncle, Charles Waldron,
who recently died in farming town n few
miles west of New York.
A pleasant young man raided the DirigC
House in Saco Monday, securing two watche:
and some clothes.
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Bath Jottings.

BATH, Oct. 13
A large shipment came for the water works
this morning. Three cars brought II horses,
steam engine and boiler, two steam pumps
and quantity of shovels, pickaxes, drills,
etc. The crew has been increased to 65 men,
Hon. j. H. Kimball has returned from a
trip to the West.
Over thirty ship carpenters left this morn
ing for Detroit, Michigan. The Detroit Dry
Dock Company, for which they are engaged
to work, is one of the heaviest builders of
lake steamers.
For the first time in half a century Winnie
gance bridge is up, and traffic between Bath
and Phipsburg is turned from the direct road
to avery circuitous route around the head OF
the creek
The recent firemen's muster at Brunswick
absorbed the energies of the Battery men,
and they gave up the Infantry camp at the
trottng park.
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Bowdoin college.

The annual convention of the Theta Delta
Chi Society will be held at Young's Hotel,
in Boston. under the auspices of the Bow
doin charge.
The Psi Upsilon, Delta Kappa Epsilon and
Zeta Psi fraternities held their initiation last
Friday evening. OF the freshman class AL
len, Hubbard, Humphrey, Hunt Hutchn-
son, Kimball, Littefeld, Sears and Simpson
have joined Psi Upsilun. Gates, Greeley,
Moody, Morse, Royal and SpiEney have join
ed Alpha Delta Phi. Cummings, Donw0rth,
Mccullough, Pendleton, Turner and Win
gate have joined Delta Kappa Epsilon, Al,
exander, Freeman, Hastings. Mitchell ana
Dunn, A. V. Smith, Tolman and Weeks have
joined Zeta Psi. Thwing of 'S9 has Joined
Delta Kappa Epsilon.
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A BAD BROTHER.
Murderous Assault in Aroostook
County.
(TIoulton Pioneer1


Last Saturday forenoon George Taylor of
Hodgdon was returning home from Houlton
and had got opposite his house when his
brother William drove along with a double
team that collided with Georges carriage.
Both men alighted from their teams and
while George was trying to clear his carriage
from the double wagon, viii unbitched the
traces from the whiffie-tree and with that
instrument he dealt George fearful blow
over the forehead, cracking his skull Not
satisfied with the first blow he made orother
pass at him, N1 but neighbor happened along
ana lhtellereu, 9h receiving the blow on his
Houlton and received proper medical treat Z
II ment IRON m Dr, f. NeyerS, who removed por-
the eyebrow, where the blow was dealt $40" u
The trouble between the brothers is said
to have grown out of dispute about a lot of
land. Shortly after the assault WilIiam
struck out Tor New Brunswick, but we un-
derstand he has returned and that he viii
defend civil suit to be brought AGAINST him
by his brother. Both men have families. ''''''
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The ShurtIeff Estate.


There was a hearing on the allowance of
commissions to Sylvan Shurtleff of Paris, be-
fore Judge Savage, Judge of Probate, at Au-
burn on Tuesday. 1t appears A. K. Shurt,,
left of Portland died several years ago, and
left an estate of $4,000 to his sister, Mrs.
Caroline Damon, then of Poland, now of
West Auburn Her brother as guardian, for
the old lady, having resigned his guardian
ship of Mrs Damon's property, asked to be
allowed 5000 commissions for services. The
Judge gave Mr. Shurtleff $3.50 instead of 5000
asked for 1t appears that it has cost Mrs.
Damon 5,14O to live in West Auburn in a
little less than four years. The Judge spoke
aptly of the management of trust funds, ,and
gave some excellent advice to the parties con-
.-,I
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A MISSOURI MYSTERY.
A Bride Shot by an Unknown Assas-
sin.

HOUSTON, Mo-, Oct. 13-At Big Creek, six
miles east of here, Mrs. Ella Williams, the
bride of Rolfe Williams, was lying asleep by
the side of her husband when some unknown
person entered the bedroom, and shot her
through the brain. The report of the reyol-
yer awaked Williams but he had been i'll for
some time and was unable to pursue the
murderer. Two men sleeping in an adioin-
ing room were also awakened and they i'm
had been done. They made search for the
murderer but could find no trace of him. He
is still at large. No possible motive can be
assigned for the deed except that some dis
appointed former lover took this means of
revenge. Mrs. Williams, before her mar
riage was the belle of the county and bore
an irreproachable character The couple
who were children of wealthy and respected
farmers had been married but two months.
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ANTI-sALooN REPUBLICANS.
The Address of the National Com
mittee.

CHICAGO, Oct. 13.-The address of the
national committee of Anti-Saloon Republi-
cans was issued this evening The time has
come it says, when political parties and
private citizens must take sides openly for or
against the traffic with its methods and its
results. The American liquor traffic, what
ever it may once been, is no longer a legiti-
mate and law-abiding branch of trade. The
distillers, brewers and wholesale liquor
dealers. has become vast and yigilant or
ganization for forcing market for intoxi-
eating drinks. While thousands of Demo
Gratis are hostile to the liquor traffic their
voice is silenced and their wishes ignored.
The machinery, resources and votes of the
powerful organization are thus enlisted to
defend and perpetuate this cancer of our
civilization, The prestige. resources and
needed on the side of the home and public
welfare. The Republican party is called to
this place and work.
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being considerable difference of opinion as
to whether the report of the committee on
credentials or whether the convention should
perfect its organization. The friends of
Prof. Smyth were in favor of the latter. The
convention without coming to any concur
sion adjourned.
The Congregational council organized this
afternoon with l.. A. Cook of Riverton,
Conn, moderator. There was a long debate
on the question of admitting DR.. Eddy of
Atlanta, Ga. 1t was claimed that though
delegated by a wealthy and influential ele-
ment he represented only four churches
less number than required by the constitu-
ton. The difficulty was solved by making
an him honorary member.
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RocKLAND, Oct. 13.-Vinalhaven is pre-
pairing to royalty entertain the visiting
knights Templar who visit that island town
tomorrow for the purpose of instituting a
new commandery with the name of De-
Valois Claremont Commandery Of Rockland
and Palestine Commandery of Belfast will
be present.
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ADIRONDACK MURRAY MARRIED.
The Ceremony Performed Privately
at Burlington, VT.

BURLINGTON, VT, Oct 13.-Considerable
interest has been created by the announce
ment men that Rev. W. Il. II. Murray was mar.
ried privately to Miss Frances M. Rivers of
Montreal, at his residence here, Monday,
October 4th at s p. M, the ceremony having
been performed by Justice Foster. The
ray's desire to avoid creating a sensation in
Boston, where he is delivering course of
lectures. Mrs Murray is Catholic, and it
was on this account that the ceremony was
performed by civil officer.
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CaIlagher's Examination.

CHICAGO, Oct. 13.-The examination Of
William I. Gallagher and his alleged accom-
piices, Bell, Chadsey and Harris, involved in
Justice Kensten in Chicago Yesterday The
counsel for Gallagher demanded change OF
venne. and the case was taken to Justice
Barker. Here Gallagher's attorney sue
ceeded in having the bond reduced from
$4,000 to $1,000, and continued the case
until Tuesday next. Gallagher was returned
to the county Jail, unable to furnish the
bond, while the lessened bail of the others
was readily provided.
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RAILWAY MATTERS.
THE MEGANrIc ROAD.

In his account of trip to Moose River, Mr..
Mayo of the Fairfield Journal, states that
the Megantic railroad is now graded within
twelve miles of Moose River, and it is
thought it will run nearer than mile to
Moose River bridge. If this route is the one
finally decided upon tle road will do a great
thing for the isolated village of Moose River
Lumbermen find that flour can now be car
ried via Sherbrook and Megantic dollar
cheaper than it can be brought from Skow-
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IMPORTANT SALES
AT
TURNER BROS.

Broken lot Centemeri and Har-
ris' Seamless 3-buttOn and Mos
0uetaire Kids, rs cents, regular
price $1.20.
Broken lot Gents Kids, Sl.OO,
regular price, $1.75.
Ladies' Fine Cashmere Gloves,
25 cents.
Ladies' Vests, % cents.
Special Bargains in Ladies' and
Children's fine Hosiery and I'm
derwear.
Gents Camels Hair Underwear.
$1.25. Very cheap.
One more lot of Black Satin
Rhadame, $1.O0, worth $i.25.
24-inch Silk Plush in fancy col
Ors, S1.5O, usual price, $3.50.
FeIting i'm all cOlOrs.
54-inch Dress Goods, reduced
from $I.25 to rs cents.
One lot French Dress Goods, 90
cts., regular price, $l.OO. GUAM
tity limited.
Odd lot Shetland Wool, IL 1.2
cents per skein. Worsted at half
price.
One lot Ladies' ClOaks, reduced
from $500 to $1.00.
Odd lot Children's Garments at
half price.
Headquarters for Seal Plush
Cl0aks.
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The Grand Encampment of Odd Fellows
for the State was held here yesterday The
600 members of the order and their families
are in town from various sections of the
State. A large public meeting has been held
in the Opera House this evening in the inter
est of the State Orphans Home at Concord.
Addresses were made by several eminent
Odd Fellows
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The Gale SubSided.

GALVESTON. Tex, Oct. 13.-The furious
gale which set in yesterday subsidized tow
ards morning. Today the weather is clear.
The damage to shipping and railroad prop
erty is slight Beyond f the Tettng wet Of tb cotton
Dn nn y" serionS damage has been reported.
Trains 1T Sst on the Missouri Pacific road left on
fine nett this morning. The washouts on the
Gulf. Colorado and Santa Fe road will be re-
paired by night.
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owes the County s7e, ,se7.

CHICAGO, Oct. 13.-A Times special from
Vincennes, Ind, says: The experts, Messrs.
Allen and Fleener, reported on the investiga-
tion of County Treasurer Hollingsworth' s
books last evening, and find that he owes
the county balance of $76,S67. The final
report created great sensation.
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TIE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, Oct IA.
The indications for Maine, New Hampshire
and Eastern Massachusetts, fair weather,
followed by rain, southerly wind and slight
ly warmer
For the rest of New England and Eastern
New York, rain and southeasterly winds,
and slightly warmer.
The indications for Maine and New
Hampshire, fair weather, followed Iby rain,
and warmer.
For Vermont, rain and warmer.
FOCAL WEATHER REPoKT.
PORTLAND Me-, Oct. 49, 1886.
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The goodIe Aldermen.

All of the arrested Doodle aldermen but
Miller have given bail. District Attorney
Martin has discovered several persons to
whom Sol Sayles, brother of the alderman
conveyed property and will proceed against
fhau1
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FROM NEW YORK.
Hewitt Endorsed.

NEW YORK, Oct. 13.-J Edward Simmons,
declined the business mems association NOM
ination for mayor. The association has en-
dOrsed Hewitt
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ON THE TURF.
CIenarm Wins a Race at Mystic
Park.

BosToN, Oct. 13-There was only an aver
age attendance at Mystic Park today, but
two excellent races rewarded those who were
present The first event was the 2.32 race,
with eight starters, which was won by
Charles Thorne, Hilda and Beachmont CIV
ing him hot race in each heat. In fact, all
the horses kept well punched throughout the
entire race. The summary follows:
rIAse-prrpor cQ00
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NOTES.

The medal presented to George Gore, who
played with the Bostons yesterday, was a
present from friends at Saccarappa, and no
one outside of that town contributed toward
Mr. George Hodsdon. Gore returns to Chi
cago and will play with the league team of
that city in their match games with the st.
Louis Browns for the championship of the
world
Mr.. Somers will give Shelter another hat
for his home run yesterday, making the
fourth hat presented to the players by him.
The complimentary supper to the victorl-
Gus Portland team will be given at Falmouth
Hotel this evening at $50 O'clock.
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Sensational Story.

CONCORD, N. H., Oct. 13,.sheritf X Kent f,,3f Gf
Rockingham county states that ne mas ts 1gii Itai
investigated the reported murder OIL u fe North n1d
ian organ grinder by the WltnanS ol fonmSa- Mv1Sa
MSDS tiO1s "PH The tO alleged ed victim is now alive in
PittSfeld.
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The Congregational Church Session

CHICAGO, Oct 13-rhe triennial session
of the national Congregational church met
in Chicago to-day at Union Park Congrega-
tional church. There were between four
and five hundred delegates. Nothing was
accomplished at the morning session there
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a Settlement.

The creditors of Cary and Moen, wire
manufacturers, have accepted a settlement
on the basis of So per cent. Cary. says the
liabilities are about S276, 600, and the normi-
nal assets are about the same.
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