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The delegates were dIyided as follows.

After the reception of this report, Hon
William Rogers, of Bath, moved that the
temporary organization be made permanent,
and the motion was carried.
1t was then voted that all res olutions ex-
cepting those relating to questions Of order
be referred to the committee on resolutions
without debate.
At this point Hon. J. II. Drummond, Of
Portland, moved recess Of an hour for dim
ner. The motion was greeted with loud
cries Of NO" mo-" which started from
the Aroostook men, who felt that they could
not enjoy dinner until they knew certain
that Edwin G. Burlegh was nominated and
swept down through the Penobscot delega-
ton and over to Kennebec and Somerset.
Other loud cries Of "Yes" were heard and
the sentiment Of the convention was lost In
continuous shout
The question Is not going TO be decided
this way" shouted Chairman Wiswell, and
ne put the motion formally. The shout Of
Yes" was loud. but the Noes" rolled like
the blast Of a tornado, putting off the hope
OF dinner indefinitely.
On motion of Hon. S. w. Matthews, of
Caribou, it was voted that each county dele
CATION select three Of its members represent
ing the three candidates to collect sort and
count the votes Of the delegation and report
the result In open convention on the cali OF
the roll OF counties.
w. S. Choate, Of Augusta, then moved TO
proceed at once to ballot for the candidate
for governor.
+. M. Higgins, Of Limerick, at once moved
to amend so that the speeches Of presenta-
tion might be first made.
Mr.. Choate stated that he intended that
this should be implied in his motion; but, as
the chairman ruled that the effect of II
would be to force ballot Immediately, the
amendment was readily adopted, and the
convention prepared for the real business OF
the meeting At this time Ii was about
quarter to two O'Clock.
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A SAILORS YARN.
The Big Bird That Attempted to Fly
Away With Boy.
[san Francisco Examiner.l

Periodically some ship from southern lati-
tudes brings home story of enormous birds
that have been encountered during the voy-
age. As the encounter, as narrated, usually
consists of nothing more than the sight of the
birds the statements are passed by as sea-
men, yarns, or if the auditor is more ehari-
table he declares that the narrator has seen
a rather large albatross, which by the light
or the condition of the air was made to ap
pear of enormous size and strange color. A
few years ago ship brought to this port
curious monster bird which had been TO und
floating dead in the sea. 1t was promo unced
condor-a bird found only among the lofti-
est peaks of the Andes. 1t had probably
been injured high up in the air in fight wi tn
one of its own kind and had fallen into the
sea. The birds the sailors tell about are such
as might come from cross of the albatross
and the condor, If such cross were possible,
except for the size, which is greater than that
of either.
a strange story told by Capt. Putt of the
British ship Talsman which came around
Cape Horn from Liverpool, makes it appear
possible that the stories of the sailors NAV
not be all exaggerations or inventions. "The
ship" said Capt. Putt, "had hard time from
the start. We had to do lot of repairing at
the Falkland Islands, after going through a
gale that almost sent her to the bottom.
From the Horn up to the Chilian coast we
tloundered in changing gale for two week.
One day the mates son. lad of about 15
was thrown by a lunge of the ship from his
seat on cross-tree into the water. The bow
was wrapped in big sou'wester A sailor
named Banning saw that the boy could not
swim wrapped up as he was, and leaped into
the water after him. The sea water in this
neighborhood is so cold that a man cannot
live much longer than 25 or 30 minutes in it,
"The attention of everyiman on board was
given to the two men in the water, but when
one sailor raised his eyes and saw an enor-
nous bird making direct for the boy he emit
ted cry of terror, which was joined in by
every one as soon as they saw it. 1t did not
resemble cloud, nor did it carry a rCck in
| Its talons, but it was an enormous creature
that no two men would care to battle with
under any circumstances When Banning
raised his eyes and slew the bird, his first
thought was to turn around and make for
| the ship. Fear took possession of him, and
his strokes grew less powerful.
| Seeing Ranning's danger, James GRAY
| Jumped in after him. just as he reached the
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The Telephone war.

ST. LOUIS. June 12.-The Bell Telephone
Company has taken out 151 telephones since
the recent ordinance was passed to reduce
the rental from 500 to $50. Mayor Francis's
order to Commissioner Turner to take down
the poles and wires and the preparation by
that authority to do.so yesterday brought
proposition from the Bell Company for a
settlement by proceedings in court.
To this Mayor Francis replied refusing to
make the application with the following
caustic conclusion: "The ordinance you re-
fer to does not undertake to compel you to
maintain telephone service. 1t establishes
a rate at which business may be carried on
in this city. Instead of obeying the ordi-
nance, you have seen tit to relinquish the bus
ness. That is your affair; not mine. You
are no longer telephone company and |
shall not undertake the idle task of applying
to the courts te compel you to be a telephone
company. The order heretofore issued by
me for the removal of your poles
and wires from the public highways
will be executed. Your right to occupy
public property terminated when you ceased
to. render the service required by law of
telephone company. The threat to hold me
personally liable in damages will not
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water the great creature reached the boy,
who was growing very faint. At first the
bird seemed undetermined what to do. 1t
pecked at the boy about the body, needing
not the shouts OF the sailors who sought to
frighten it away.
at was some time before a boat could be
lowered, and by the time it was let into the
water and manned the boy had gone down
once. His sudden disappearance surprised
the bird, which was about to turn its atten-
tion to Banning, when the boy came to the
surface again. ran to my cabin and re-
turned with rifle to shoot the bird should it
grew ugly. When l got ON deck the first
thing saw was. the strange creature rising
suddenly appeared, almost as large, was at
tacking Banning He was OH his back,
lodging the beak of his adversary and SWIM
ming toward the vessel with all his might. l
was never more excited in my life. hardly
knew what TO do. The boy was being car
ried away, and was up 80 or 40 feet in the air
"'Shoot the Bird yelled the mate, running
about the deck like crazy man, and shout
ing at the top eff his voice orders that were
not obeyed. In shooting of course ran the
risk of killing the boy instead of the big bird
If, indeed, he was not killed by the fall; but
there was not much time to think Of this, the
bird was still rising, and after hasty aim
fired.
"It was an excellent shot. A wing fell
helpless, as If had broken it, and the bird
tumbled down into the water. The second
bird. when il saw the boat approach left
Banning and made fierce attack on one Of
the boatmen, striking him with its foot a
blow that felled him to the bottom Of the
boat. Another of the crew raised an oar and
hit the bird with all his might, when it flew
away
banning, Gray. and the Boy were picked
up. The latter was unconscious, but after a
good rubbing he was brought to. Banning
was bleeding about the face and more or
less injured about the body. The wounded
bird fought yiciously when an attempt was
made to capture it. 1t was finally lassoed
and taken aboard. Three weeks afterward
1t died, and. it is now atlValparaiso being
stuffed. The boy said that before he went
down he felt himself unconscious and grab
bed at the enormous bird that was lowering
over him. He caught its feet and held on
with the grip of a drowning man. He par
TALLY regained his senses in the air, but
thought he was higher up than he really was
and did not care to let go.
Il have seen many big cond0rs and other
large Birds" continued the Captain, "but
never any winged thing as large as this. The
stretch OF its wings was over IA feet. The
head and neck was destitute of feathers, and
the former, which was much flattened, was
skinned and bleeding. 1t had the big, strong
beak of an albatross, and the plumage,
though somewhat darker, was not unlike
that Of the latter bird. Its feet were only
partially webbed. During the time we had
1t on board and until it died it was not seen
to eat but 1t slept constantly, and it took
some rough handling to awaken it."
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sELLoN ARRAICNED.
He Valves Examination and is Bound
Over.

BANGOR, June 12.-Albert q. Sellon waiv-
ed examination today, having been arraigned
charged with manslaughter. Bail is fixed at
$4,000 and as the defendant resided out of
the State and bail must be procured here,
time was granted in which to procure it.
Col. Hutchings says his client will plead not
guilty at the August term. Postal Clerk
Hayes gave bonds in $500 for appearance at
the August term as witness.
No interview has been had with Sellon
since his arrest, by any one except the Off
GERS and his counsel If any confession has
been made to the officers, it has not been
made public or given to any one and wheth-
er he has done so they will neither admit or
deny. This is from the marshal and the off,
GERS of the jail The latter say that Sellon
particularly requested that no one be admit
ted to see him and no one has been.
The reports of a confession continue to
circulate however. One of these quotes Sell
Ion as saying, to whom is not stated that he
and Sinclair quarrelled Saturday morning at
the hotel and as consequence Jerry drank
through the day and was intoxicated that
night. After had called him hard Names
said he, II walked to the forward end of the
car, and he followed and clinched me. AS /
turned l was forced backwards the small of
my back being on the edge of the shelf.
Jerry was powerful and intoxicated. My
knife lay close by us and open. God knows
| would give million if l had it if it had
been somewhere else. On the impulse of
the moment concluded to disable his arm.
was Obliged to take the knife in my right
hand and as we were facing each other, and
l was bent well back and in much pain.
could only strike the face or shoulder, and
grasping the knife struck, as thought, for
my own salvation. He lifted himself from
me and walked straight to the rear of the
In inc 7
could only look ON in horror at the proceed
ings. Not knowing what to do, said not
word and let the car go without making a
sign. The balance of my movements you
know about"
A brother of Mr. Sellon and brother-in-
law from Massachusetts together with a
lawyer from Bos ton named Southard have
arrived in this city.
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GENERAL NEWS

Mrs. John Sheridan, mother of General
Sheridan, died yesterday.
Vermont Prohibitionists nominated Henry
M. Seeley of Middlebury, for governor, and
George Z. Crowell of Brattleboro for lieuten-
ant governor, yesterday.
District Attorney Fellows of New York
went to the ST. Louis Convention, and then
on a pleasure trip, leaving a grand jury
which he had summoned to try certain Doodle
cases, without business. Judge Barrett
threatens to make it uncomfortable for Eel
lows.
A license has been issued at Charlottesville,
Va, for the marriage of Miss Amelie Riyes
the authoress, to Mr.. John Chandler of New
York.
A portion of the laboratory of the Man
chester, n. H., Print Works burned last
night. George w. Dennil, the watchman,
was badly burned.
The town of Woburn becomes the 25th
Massachusetts city, having voted to accept a
city charter last night.
c. Macarthur, Virginian writer, in an ar
ticle on Southern Loyalty" creates sensa-
tion by saying. the people Of the South are
opposed to the American system of govern
ment and the common schools.
The recent severe rains have caused the
greatest flood ever known in northern Min
nesota. Along the banks of the logging
streams, tributary to the ST. Louis river, mil
loss of life is feared.
Prof. G. V. Riley, United States entomolo-
gist, who is now in Chicago, says that a
brood of seventeen-year locusts is due for
this year, and may be looked for in Illinois,
Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa and
Lancaster county, Pennsylvania.
The fishery cruiser Acadia, at Arichat, re-
ports American seiners all along the south
shores. The damage alleged to have been
done by them to the Canadians nets, is large
and interesting litigation is expected.
Tammanys ratification meeting came of
according to programme in the New York
Academy of Music last night.
Ten persons were hurt, one fatally, in a
tenement house fire in New York last night
Stock has been subscribed for new $780,
900 spindle mill at Fall River, Mass.
A New York despatch says: "A reporter
from the Evening Sun called upon Hon
Chauncey M. Depew, Tuesday forenoon,
and as a result of the interview, is enabled
to state authoritively that he will accept the
Republican nomination fit should be offered
to him."
The body of Harrison Garrett who was
drowned Thursday night last, by the sink
ing of his yacht. has been recovered.
Governor Hill of New York has vetoed the
electoral reform bill.
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General sherIdan's Condition

WASHINGTON. June 12.-General Sheridan
passed a quiet night, but was disturbed
little after midnight by coughing. His gen.
eral condition this morning was about the
same, the temperature being normal, pulse
about 105. The respiration. however, is still
irregular.
1t is stated at Sheridan's residence this
afternoon, that General Sheridan was doing
remarkably well. he has rested quietly all
the morning His sleep is not broken by fits
of coughing. He relishes what he eats and
his appetite seems to be growing.
WASHINGTON, June 13-12.15 a. m.-Gen.
Sheridan's condition remains the same as
when the 9 o'clock bulletin was issued. He
mas rested quietly and comfortably, and ev-
erytniag Is going ON smoothly. He has not
peen informed of his mothers death, and
probably will not be for several days yet.
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THE KAISER'S LIFE ENDANGERED.
BY Changes in His Condition Which
Battle the Doctors.
Coughing and Choking induced by
the Puncturing OF the EpigIottis.
Prince William Summoned to the
Palace at Midnight.

BERLIN, June 12.-It is reported that the
Emperor had another serious relapse this
evening aud nourishment is now to be
injected.
Although the Emperor is slightly better
the greatest anxiety prevails.
Through some changes, the exact nature
of which the doctors are uncertain the car
tilage of the epiglottis became permeable,
allowing particles of food and liquids to en-
t ter the air tubes, the result being attacks Of
coughing and choking. Whether any recent
abscess has broken through the partition
between the larynx and oesophagus, or
whether the epiglottis has been attacked by
malignant disease, the doctors are unable to
determine. The Emperor is weakening rap
idly.
The doctors admit the Emperor is in al
most hopeless condition. The Crown
Prince was summoned to the Palace at mid
night.
The Emperor coughs but little but his
respiration remains irregular. lie takes
plenty of nourishment without any lndica-
tons of failure of digestion or assimilation.
There will not be another bulletin until to-
morrow.
The Crown Princess visited the Emperor
at O'clock, and at $50 the Emperor went to
Later there was change for the worse and
he became very feverish. He can be fed
only by artificial means. DR.. Brandeleen ar
rived after 10 p: M, and will remain all
night with Drs. Leyden and Kraug.
The Emperor has no pain and is not aware
OF his extreme danger. His patience is ad-
mirable. The fever is increasing and it is
reported If he does not improve, regency
will be appointed today. The local disease
appears to have reached the mouth. The
gullet wall and cartilages between the latter
and the windpipe are partly destroyed.
Some of the Reports
LONDON, June 12.-The Prince of Wales
this morning received telegram from Pots
dam stating that the condition of the EN-
peror Frederick is very serious. A despatch
to the Exchange Telegraph Company from
Berlin states that the Emperor can only take
food by artificial means.
PoTsDAM, June 12.-The Emperor still
takes food directly. The doctors are making
preparations to meet the necessity of furn-
ishing him with artificial nourishment.
Foreign Notes.
In the House of Commons yesterday it
was announced that all the license clauses
in the local government bill would be
abandoned.
Rumors are reported to be in circulation
in Berlin that General Won Schellendorff,
Prussian Minister of War, is about to re-
sign. He objects to the plan of army reor-
ganizatiOn. The rivalry in military circles
between the parties of the Emperor and the
Crown Prince increases.
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WITH INTENT TO KILL.
An Assault Which May Prove to be
Murder.

AUGUSTA, June 12.-James McCaulley, a
former inmate of the National Soldiers S
Home of Togus, assaulted, with intent to
kill, Messrs. Chenery and Won Kersbing,
clerks Of Gen. Stephenson. at their home, on
the Gardiner road, Monday evening Nc
Caullery was arrested this morning. He
waived examination and was put under
$4,000 bonds. Won Kersbing is liable to die
though he was somewhat better at the latest
report The cause of the assault was re-
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Mrs. whItelIng's Crime.

PHILADELPHIA, June ia sensation
was created in the Coroners Office today.
Mrs. Sarah j. Whiteling voluntarily CON
fessed that she poisoned her two children
and furnished her husband with poison.
with which he took his own life. Mrs.
Whiteling's victims were her husband, John
Whiteling, her daughter Bertha, aged nine
and son Willie, aged two years. The family
lived in poverty in the rear Of No. 122,
Cadwalader street. Her husband died OF
March Goth, the girl April oath, and the boy
May 26tk. Mrs. Whiteling had insured the
lives Of the victims for small amounts.
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BASE BALL.
New England League.

The New England League games yester-
day resulted as follows:
AT LOWELL.
Lowells, s.; Lynns, 3. Thirteen innings.
Base hits-Lowells, IA; Lynns, 8. Errors
L0wells, 10; Lynns, Is. BatterieS-Burns
and Murphy, Black and Gilligan.
AT MANCHESTER.
Woreesters, 3; Manchesters, 2. Base
hits-Worcesters, 8; Manchesters, 6. Errors
-Worcesters, Z; Manchesters, 8. Batteries
Ellis and Mahoney, Stovey and Briggs.
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MAIN e.
Drifted to Sea.

BIDDEFoRD, June 12.-Ten days have
elapsed since Luther Bryant, son of George
Bryant, was drowned in the river, and the
body has not yet been found, though daily
search has been made above and below the
falls. 1t is feared the body has floated out
m oaa
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At Chicago.

CHICAGO, June 12.-It is considered pretty
certain that Warner Miller, of New York,
and John M. Thurston, of Nebraska, will be
temporary chairman and permanent presi-
dent of the Republican convention or vice
versa. Some mention of Senator Hoar, of
Massachusetts, for one of the two places.
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BROWN,
SIGN Of MAMMOTH GOLD BOOT,
461 Congress Street, Market Square.

Examine my stock, and you will find
the best line, and the largest assortment
OF Salmon and Trout Flies TO be found
In the State. Special bargains In fine
and Trolling Rods and all kinds Of Fish.
Ing Tackle. Agent for the "New MAIL"
and American "Ideal' Bicycles, none
better made. Also, the "Ivepo safety
wheel. Agent for Du Points Powder
Mills, and Atlas Powder. Wholesale
and retail. g. L. BAILEY, 263 Middle
Street, Guns and Sporting Goods.
my10 eodtf
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The Union Labor Party.

WATERvILLE, June 12-The Union Labor
Party Convention was held here today, and
F. A. Howard Of Belfast was elected chair
man and A. Fl. Wooster of Rockland secre-
tary. W. H. Simonds of Rockland was nom
mated by acclamation as candidate for COVER
nor. d. W. Smith of Auburn and S. II
Hobbs of Rockland were nominated electors
at large; c. E. Halliday of Saccarappa elect
or from first district, }. L. Cummings of
South Paris from second district, and Geo.
w. Gillett of Gardiner from third district
A platform was adopted, favoring national
monetary system, income tax and service
pensions, and declaring against fusion with
either great political party.
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YORK ConereeatIonaIists.

BIDDEFoRD, June 12.-The annual con
vention of the York County Congregations
churches began at Wells today. Samuel M.
Came of Alfred presided. The annual SER
mon was preached by Rev. Mr.. johnson of
Buxton. There was a large attendance of
delegates and pastors. The convention will
continue tomorrow
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THE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, June 13.
The indications for New England are
light to fresh variable winds, becoming
easterly, warmer, fair weather.
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
PORTLAND, Me-, June IL, 1888.
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Fatally Injured.

BERWICK, june 12.-This afternoon, John
Emery, aged 60, in going to the cemetery
with his team, was run into by runaway
horse and thrown out, striking on his head
he received injuries from which he will die.