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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-09-29
SUBURBAN NEWS.



Tuesday there was a very interesting
meeting Of the Educational Association Of
the Gorham Normal school, the several parts
In the programme which was as follows be-
ing redered in most acceptable manner:
Openlng-Slnging.. g......................Mss Bangs
a., Report OF the last meeting.
nVduitH Miss Palmer
riano Duet. ....... Misses Webb and Ingraham
Question for Debate.
resolved, that immigration should be restr;c-
TED Pro, Miss Fellows and Miss Shaplelgh; Con
MISS Flemming and Miss Estella Foster.
A,1ho ociu '...:..... ..............M Miss Harlow
Paper, Mr.. Libby, Editor, Miss A. Lord, AS
Report Of Critic ic.....................Mi Miss Brown
Owing to the illness Of Miss Shapliegh.
her paper was read by Miss Gordon.
The question for debate was well dis
cussed; the music was unusually fine and
the reading was very good.
Additional pupils continue to come, swells
Ing the large number already in attendance.
sACCARAPPA.
Mr.. William w. jackson Jr., win deliver
religious address at Bradley Corner to-mor-
row at $50 o'clock, at the advent church,
Saccarappa tomorrow evening at o'clock.
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THE BELLIcERENr HAvvIEs.
Canadian Troops Guarding the
Hereford Railroad.

SHERBRooKE. Que, Sept 2S. The Italians
continue very aggressive. At Sawyerville
Junction to-day they carried their obstruc-
tion so for as to again prevent the cOntinu-
ance of track laying, which was being car
ried out under the protection of the military.
Work had to be suspended for about an
hour. Col. Chase was obliged to order
bayonets fixed; but rather than adopt ex-
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KNOCKED DOWN BYA BURGLAR.
Miss Hardy. of Bangor, confronts
TWO Robbers.

BANGOR, Sept. 2S. Burglars entered the
residence occupied by Miss Annie p. Hardy
and neice last night and ransacked every
room in the house, carrying off silver ware
and $40 In money. While rummaging in
the bureau in the room where the young lady
was sleeping, one of the burglars aroused
Miss Hardy, who confronted him. He
struck her heavy blow in the face knocked
her down land then walked away. The
ladies took refuge in the rear of the house
until the burglars took their departure.
Quite sum of money, which they did not
find was in the house.
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The skowhegans' claim.

TO the Base Ball Editor or the Press;
The games between the Presumpscots and
Skowhegans are for the amateur champion
ship Of Maine. The result of the games will
decide the amateur championship. The
Skowhegans are way in the lead, and will no
doubt be champions of all Maine. They have
won greater percentage Of games played
than any club in the State. The season
closes October 1st, at which time, IL their
percentage is the largest, their claim no
doubt will be the best for championship
honors, as no stated number Of games were
to be played at the commencement of the
season. The Skowhegans were not in the
State league, and claim no honors in that d.
rection, but IL their percentage is the best
October 1st they will claim the championship
Of all Maine. and stand ready to meet all
comers who question their right to the same.
GEO. w. HoWEs,
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DAY OF SPORT AT THE FAIRS.
How Maine Horses Acquitted Them
selves In the Races.
Little Jack Spratt wins the Roches.
ter Free for All.
Other Matters Connected with the
Festivals of the Farmers.

The second and last days exhibition of
the Farmers Club, held at the West Cum
band fair grounds yesterday, was more of
success financially than the first day. About
6,O00 people were present, notwithstanding
the fact that the weather looked threatening
in the morning. AS luck would have it,
however, the day was pleasant one, and
consequently there was larger attendance
than on the previous day. The fair grounds
were everywhere covered with people
throughout the day. and the fact that the
fair sex was well represented gave tone and
refinement to the large assemblage. The
Fairfield barges were kept busy during the
day transferring passengers to and from the
fair grounds.
The forenoon exercises were chiefly de-
voted to hauling matches between the oxen
and horses of the farmers and some good
exhibitions of animal strength were given.
After the usual good dinner the trotting
races were commenced and much interest
and excitement prevailed. The track was
little heavy, but the trotting nevertheless
was of the first-class order. There were two
classes, the 2.40 and the 2.34. The latter race
which was won by F. A. Maxwelrs Kite
was the more interesting and closely con-
tested of the two The former race was
easily won by j. S. Jordan's black stallion,
Wanderer, while Saltpetre owned by W. O.
Hodsdon Of Freeport came in for second
money. Four heats were trotted in the
second race, the first being taken by d.
Heiber's Grey Bunker and the three sue
ceeding ones by Kite. Following is the
result:
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He hadn't Read the Constitution.

A certain clergyman Of Houlton, who has
been ON the stump for the I. p. this summer
and fall, instructing American citizens how
to vote, thought IL would be a pious plan to
accordingly applied TO Judge Haskell for
that purpose last Friday. The Judge, among
other questions. asked the reverend appli-
cant II he had read the constitution tof the
United States?" The clergyman reluctantly
admitted that he had not. Whereup0n the
Judge pleasantly remarked; 1T has not
been my practice 10 admit any person tn cit
izenship. particularly II he be literary man,
unless he has made himself familiar with
the constitution Of the United States you
can go, and when you have read the consti-
tuition you eau again apply to this court for
citizenship" The reverend gentleman re-
tired with good sized flea in his ear.
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The hoWes Murder.

ANDovER, N. b., Sept 28--At the trial to-
day of the murderers of Mrs. Howes, of
Boston, several witnesses were examined,
including Major Howes, his son, and a
young man named Lincoln, who was one of
tne party with them when the shooting
sook pace. Miss Annie Philippine, sister of
tne strongest Of any witnesses at the coro-
ners inquest. denied this morning every
thing she said at that inquiry When the
Judge asked her why it was she told such a
PACK OF lies, the witness burst into tears, and
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APPLIED TO WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
Secretary Endlcott's Rule for the APP
poIntment OF Democrats.
Senator Hale VIII Ask for a Senate
investigation.
other Topics From the City Where
Our Laws are Made.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2S.-The Post tomor-
row win publish the foIlowing
Perry ii. Heath, correspondent Of the In
dianapolis Journal, has delivered to Senator
Hale, chairman Of the district committee on
reform In the civil service, copy Of a conf
Dental circular issued by General Benet,
chief Of ordnance, which the Senator says
he win make the basis Of a request for an
official inquiry by the Senate. The circular
Is as follows:
ORDNANCE OFFIcE, WAR DEPAErMENT,l
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4, 1886.
Arnaories at Springfield and Rock Island, and
oI the United states Arsen0is at New York,
West Troy, Philadelphia Boston and Bentctot
While the arsenas ana armories are not intend
ca 70 oe converted into political machines, two
Il Is, Therefore, ordered t5at bsreafter m employ.
ing or dlsehargng employees Of any and all grades,
% e%tner thlngs being equal, and qualifications salts
ing TO divide the force into the different
grades gradually between Democrats and kepub-
leans This rnle will apply TO women and chill
Chief OF Ordnance.
Mr.. Heath informed Senator Hale that he
had shown the circular to General Benet.
who acknowledged Its genuIneness and
stated that it was issued by direction Of
CcCACtdAy
In the House.
In the House today Mr.. Ilice Of Minneso-
ia, presented the report Of the special com
mittee which has investigated the charges
against Representative Stahlnecker Of New
York, in connection with the new library
building. The report, which exonerates
Stahlneeker, was ordered printed.
Mr.. Dingley OF Maine, from the committee
on merchant marine and fisheries, reported
back the resolution calling on the Secretary
OF the Treasury TO state whether he has i'm
formation OF any violation OF the navigation
laws, and II so, whether any steps have been
taken to vacate the American register Of ves-
sells commanded by foreigners. The res0lu-
tion was adopted and the House went into
committee OF the whole on the private ealen-
dar.
At Its evening session the House passed
- private pension bills and adjourned until
Monday.
The New Aqueduct.
There evidently has been conspiracy be-
tween the Inspectors aud some Of the con-
tractors. Congress win order Sn investiga-
tion. Meanwhile 1t Is probable that work
on the tunnel win be suspended. The
people Of Washington who had expected
that the new water supply would soon be
available are very greatly disappointed and
Indignant The charges that there have
been gross frauds In the construction OF the
Washington Aqueduct have been fully es-
tablished. The question now TO be deter
mined Is not whether parts Of the tunnel
have been improperly constructed. but
whether any Of 1t Is adapted TO the purpose
for which 1t Is intended.
The Senate Tariff BIlI.
The Senate committee on finance devoted
four hours to the reading OF the new tariff
bill today, and reached the end at half past
three. Senator Harris expects 10 receive
from Senator Beck Monday, the latter's sug-
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l.. L. Bartlett Belgrade, Puriton
hnOA. z i
w. +. Walker, Augusta, Emma j. 2 l 2
o, Hood Wayne Othamer. 3 8 3
Time-3oo, 3.o4, 3.O1, 90, 800.
ESQ CLASS.
A. F. Story Augusta, Lady franklin. 1 1
". A. hOyI, winthrop, Dana......
b. F. Maxim, Wayne, Walter D.......... 8
Time-3.Ol, 3.o6, 800
FREE-FoR-ALL-PURsE, $3.50.
j. H. Grout, Augusta, Cushnoc... ...... i 1
G. A. Hoyt, Winthrop, Gypsie. Q
Alonzo Young Augusta, Ben Butler.....
Tima-2 O0 o AZ o %
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sUENos AYREs AND LONDON.
Telegraph Communication Inside of
One Hour and a Half.

VALPARAISO, Sept 2S.-The Trans
Andine Telegraph Company will open to the
public its new direct telegraph line between
Valparaiso and Buenos Ayres October 1st,
This is an iron pole line in connection with
40 miles of cable laid under the perpetual
SHOWS of the Andes and will insure commu-
via Galveston, inside of an hour and a half.
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For Eastman,s Murderer.

DOVER, N. H., Sept. 2S.-The selectmen of
Berwick, Me-, have called meeting of the
voters for next Wednesday to see if they will
authorize the offer of a reward of $1,000 for
the arrest and conviction of the person who
murdered Charles Eastman, Saturday night,
September Is. Citizens have already raised
$1,000 and it is expected that Great Falls
will raise similar amount.
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Yellow Fever.
These contributions were received yester-

BAKERS AND coNFEcrroNERs
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After the Storm,

VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass, Sept, 2S.-The
steamer Novelty, from Boston for Trenton.
arrived this afternoon with Capt. johnson
and the crew of schooner VIM. G. Cargill, of
Bangor for New Haven, abandoned yester-
day near Pollock Rip.
Schooner VIM. Foster, with cargo of lime
has arrived here with the cargo on fire. The
vessel has been sealed up to smother the fire.
man named Stewart belonging in St.
John, was washed overheard and drowned
The body was recovered
flre proke out in the cargo Of the schooner
Alma this morning and she was run on the
mats, The vessel is a total loss. The stand
ing rigging and blocks were saved
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BASE BALL.
The National Laacua.

The following games in the National League
were played yesterday:
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Foreign Notes.
Kemp Beats hanIan.

SYDNEY, N. S. w., Sept. 2s.-The race for
the sculling championship, between Peter
Kemp and Edward Hanlan, was rowed on
the Paramatta river today, and was won by
Kemp. After half mile had been r0wed,
Kemp took the lead, which he maintained TO
the end, finishing easily ten lengths be fore
Hanlan, in 2lm 25s
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by regular trains. In addition to this, how
ever, the morning train leaving Portland at
s.45 will. upon the day Of the encampment,
run through to the Lake, arriving at 10.45
a. m, for the better accommodation Of Port
land, Auburn and Lewiston comrades, with
others on the route.
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THE AMosKEAc VETERANS.
Citizens Who Will be Present at
Their Banquet.

The Amoskeag Veterans, says the Man
chester Union, never arranged for field
day which looked so inviting and auspicious
OF rousing good time such as the healt Of
every veteran yearns for, as does the con-
templated trip to Portland on Monday next.
The battalion will be accompanied by Gov.
Charles FL. Sawyer and staff and His Honor
Mayor Hosley. Positive answers have been
received to this effect, and invitations have
been sent to ex-Gov. Moody Currier, Freder-
ic Smyth and p. @. Cheney, Congressman l..
+. Mckinney, Hon. o. G. Moore and Hon.
M. A. Haynes. Within the ranks Of the
battalion itself the veterans will have dis
tinguished company, and expect to carry
close upon 70 across the border, not lnclud-
ing the invited guests or the First Regiment
Band Of 26 pieces, which is to accompany
the party. Among notaDles Of Maine, who
have been invited by the Veterans to take
part in the banquet to be served in Recep-
tion Hall, in Portland. Monday afternoon.
are the following:
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Hon. w. W. Thomas, Dr., In MInne-

Since the Hon. w. w. Thomas. Jr.. delIv-
cred the address at the two hundred and
6ftieth anniversary Of the founding Of the
first Swedish settlement In America. at
Minneapolis he has been taking an active
part in the Republican campaign In Minne-
sofa, speaking every evening and frequently
in the afternoon to large and interested
audiences. At Wilmar on the evening of
September 10th he spoke TO an audience
made up Of American Swedes and Nor
wegians in about equal parts and ad-
dressed them in all these Languages. The
Argus Of that city commenting on his
address says 1t was mobile plea for Ameri-
can homes, American industries and institu-
tions and American civilization, and 1t
reached the lnnermost recesses Of the intellI-
gent audience" The Argus predicts that
the address will bear good fruit in Novem-
Der. Two days before he had addressed
large meeting at st. Paul. and was warm.
ly commended by the Pioneer Press, the
leading paper Of the Northwest. On the ed
he spoke at Anoka; on the oath at Red
wing; on the 25th atCenter City; on the 26th
at Harris and his engagements covered this
week, closing tonight at Minneapolis. Sub
sequently he will speak week in Wisconsin
and a week in Michigan, speaking once In
the city Of Chicago en- route. MIR. Thomas
has addressed his Swedish audiences In the
Swedish language. A full discussion Of the
tariff question has arrested whatever ten
dency there was among the Scandinavians !
toward free trade, and there Is no longer any
doubt but they will be found voting the
Republican ticket in November. Mr.. Thomas
says the indications are that the Republicans
win carry Minnesota by 10000 majority. and
make a gain Of three Congressman.
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nLincoln County.

DAMARIscoTTA, Sept. 2S.-The third day
of the Lincoln county fair has drawn good
crowd, and the closing day, tomorrow, prom
ises to bring still greater numbers. as four
races will be trotted. In the 800 race today
Prentice's Ella NJ, of Damarscotta, took
first money in three straight heats; Hast
ings's Frank g., of Damariscotta, second;
Piper q Pages Y Young Pilot, of Damariscot-
ia, third. The three year old colt race was
won by Benner's Lady Matchmaker, of
Damariscotta Hubbard's Charles d., of
Wiscasset, second.
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Schooner Herald Abandoned.

CHERRYFIELD, Sept. 2s.-The British
chooner Herald, of about 16O tons, lumber
laden, was abandoned during the storm of
Wednesday and came ashore on Petit Menan
today. She will be total loss. Part of the
ly on Trafton's Island '"-e
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Mr.. Heath informed Senator Hale that he
had shown the circular to General Benet.
who acknowledged Its genuIneness and
stated that it was issued by direction Of
Secretary EndicOtt
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Many others have been invited, including
the lieutenants Of the Maine military COM
panies.
The list Of invited guests embraces a rep
resentation from throughout the State, and
Is largely made UP Of government, State and
city officials. For the banquet, the veterans
have engaged no less caterer than I. d.
Cook OF Boston, and are perfecting arrange
ments for clam bake on Tuesday. at some
point down the harbor.
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Robert EIlsmere.

Loring, Short & Harmon have for sale
Robert Ellsmere." AS Rev. Mr.. Blanchard's
sermCn tomorrow treats of the subject of the
book, the publication will doubtless be in de-
mand by those who hear the sermon.
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ROLLED UP PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
The Great Republican Ball Visits the
Capital.
Mr.. Blaine In New York Ready for
To-Night's Meeting.
Philadelphia Business Men Endorse
Harrison and Protection.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2S.-Tne Harrison
and Morton campaign ball arrived today,
escorted by several local Republican clubs.
1t was rolled up Pennsylvania Avenue to
the Republican League Club House. A
large crowd had assembled and listened to
speeches by Senator Dolph and Represen-
tatives Perkins, Of Kansas. and johnson, Of
Indiana, and G. w. Pearse, Of Maryland.
The ball will next 20 to West Virginia.
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BosoTN, Sept. 2S.-Mr. Blaine passed a
qued morning at Young's Hotel, remaining
in his room nearly all the time and receiving
numerous callers. No one who chose to send
up card was denied admission to the room,
and the callers we're welcomed by Mr.. Blaine
and his son Walker, the latter having trav-
eled from Augusta by the night train.
Hon. Frederick il. Burden Chairman of the
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BosToN, Mass, Sept. %. Five thousand
two hundred and seventeen women regis
tered to-day, making a total of 1927.
There are two days more left for registra-
tion.
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EXCURSIONS TO CALIFORNIA
EVERY WEEK VIA ALL LINES.

For tickets and Information, apply to the Ticket
Agent, b. e. M, and M. G. r. r., Union Station,
Congress st. Lowest rates to all points West and
South. dec20dtf
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Freezing weather is reported in northern
Minnesota and killing frost from the sonth-
ern portions OF Michigan and Wisconsin, and
southern Missouri. 10
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In the late election. the town Of Chapman.
for the first time in its history, went Repub.
lican. A few years ago there was only one
Republican vote, thrown in that plantation.
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treme measures, he granted them time to
reconsider their action, and wiser counsels
prevailed. Work was then resumed. A
few Italians consented to go to work If per-
mitted by their compatriots. This afternoon
proposition was received from G. Mariotte,
an Italian in Montreal, to the effect that II
the company would guarantee the wages
due the men they would go to work, to which
the reply was given by B. Ives, treasurer,
that the company have the right under exist
ing circumstances and by the terms Of the
contract to take possession Of the railway
and plant and use the same to complete the
road, charging all the expenditures to the
contractor. II is pointed out that all the
expenses of the strike must come practically
out Of the men, that the company Will not
guarantee TO again pay what has already
been paid by them IN good faith; that the
company Is financially unable to make good
the amount to the men; that the company
is prepared to- employ and pay the men
weekly II so desired; and that after the
completion of the road, the company VIII
hand over for division among the creditors
all that may be due still on the contract.
Advices received this evening from the
American end of the road say that Italians
armed with guns, drove off the sub-cnntrac
tors who were endeayOring to work on the
American section, and chased them into
Canaan, Vermont. Owing to a variety Of
NAASumstdnCCos LnC ullittdAJ udfC uOt JCN
reached the border. The quickest route is
via the United States, but this, of course, is
impossible to men in the uniform of her
majesty. 1t seems probable now that some
Of these Italians will be left out In the cold,
in the matter of future employment, as the
company is arranging with Finlanders to
replace them.
Foreign Notes.
The Italian chambers Of commerce have
unanimously expressed themselves as in fa-
yor OF the resumption of negotiations with
France for commercial treaty
The party of action is urging the govern
ment to intervene in Afghanistan il the
Ishak Khan movement spreads. The Pan
Slavist papers contend that since the In
dian government keeps an advanced force
close to the Afghan frontier Russia has a
right to maintain force on the frontier Of
the province.
Advices from Suakim state that there was
heavy firing between the rebels and the Brit
ish force until midnight Thursday. Desert
ers report that the rebels suffered severely,
one shell killing II Of them.
Sixteen persons perished in a fire at Cron-
stadt Thursday. The building destroyed was
a lofty wooden tenement. The staircase was
burned away and number OF inmates leaped
from the windows to the street and were
mortally injured.
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Parties having subscription lists, with sub

scriptions, are requested to hand them in to
the treasurer, Hon. G. j. Chapman.
The Young Mems Christian Association has
started fund for the benefit of the yellow
fever sufferers in the southern States.
Everyone who is interested in this most
worthy object and desire to aid can send
their contributions to S. T. Belts, general
secretary of the Y NJ. c. A. who will for
ward Ii to its destination.