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The Portland daily press., 1888-07-26
WeStbrook Croceys

One hundred and eighty-five of the West
brook business men arrived In this city yes
terday morning at S.25 by special train over
the Portland & Rochester road, under the
charge of Conductor B. W. Feeney. A line
was formed on Elm street with Mr. II. G.
Starr as marshall, and w. w. Webb as aid
and headed by the Westbrook Cornet Band
marched up Elm. down Congress, down Ex-
change, down Middle, down Pearl to Custom
House wharf, where they embarked on the
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-26
Other Games.

At Baltimore-St Louis, 5; Baltimores, O.
Notes.
Gardiner thinks of having team in the
field, and base ball association has been
organized with .. u. Clason, president, and
p. A. Houlehan manager.
The business men of South Paris and those
of Norway play a match game of ball on the
Fairgrounds Friday.
The Rockets play the Mechanic Falls
nine at South Paris Saturday afternoon.
Laroque has been sold to Detroit for $500
by the Lynns.
Negotiations are in progress with jackson,
Mich, for the whole Lynn team.
The Baths defeated the South Portlands at
Bath, yesterday, 13 to u.
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Lack of Harnoonv

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, July 25.-The con-
vention of negroes called to endorse Cleye-
lands nomination spent the day in a series
of rows. Two belligerents drew their revoI-
vers but the police prevented bloodshed
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Young Mems Meeting.

The Young Mems Christian Association
will hold their Young Mems Meeting" this
evening, at their rooms on Congress street.
The subject for tonight's meeting will be
"Our only Salvation" V. r. Foss will con-
duct the service, and cordial invitation is
extended to all young men to be present
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small structure was destroyed and the furni-
ture contained in it. The loss will amount
to several hundred dollars, and there is no
insurance. Mr.. Eastman was sick and had
been elsewhere to be taken care of, so that
the house was unoccupied at the time Of the
fra
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-26
Ioth Maine Regiment.

The Annual Reunion Of the 10th Maine
Regt. Association will be held at Unity, on
Tuesday, Aug. 2S Arrangements are made
with the Knox Il Lincoln, Maine Central.
and Somerset Railroads for one fare for the
round trip for members and their families.
Most complete arrangements are made 20 en-
tertain all without expense
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-26
CLUBS FROM CALIFORNIA AND TEXAS
Likely To Be In Line at the Big
Blaine Reception.
How the Army of Clubs will be
MarshaIIed for Parade.
Senator Warner Miller Talks to Paper
Makers at Saratoga.

NEW YORK, July 25.-A joint meeting Of
the Republican county committee and the
committee appointed by the Republican club
to look after the reception Of Mr.. Blaine was
held this evening at the Republican County
Headquarters, No. IS West Twenty-ffth
street. The object of the conference was to
arrange the details of the demonstration so
far as possible. This is an exceedingly diff
cult task, for the reason that no one can tell
how great it is great it is going TO be. Every
day brings word about clubs in distant parts
Of the country that intend to come here and
the number Of organizations in the East that
will attend is increasing at remarkable
rate.
II never saw anything like the enthusiasm
that is displayed over Mr.. Blaine's return"
said Mr.. Pool, chairman of the reception
committee, yesterday. 'It is not confined to
any part of the country. / should not be
surprised to find States as far distant as
California and Texas represented. How
are we going to take care OF the crowd? Oh,
We'll arrange that all right. The plan is
now for each large city or State to get its
forces in line and appoint a grand marshal.
as has been done in Brooklyn, Baltimore.
Philadelphia and elsewhere. Then when
they come on each Of these officials will re-
port to the grand marshal of New York, who
will be selected in day or two."
Col Cruger, chairman of the county COM
mittee, is favorably talked OF for this place.
A large number Of prominent party leaders
will 60 down with the club in the steamer
Sam Sloan. Some of those who will be in
vited are Senator Evarts, Senator Sherman,
Congressman Mckinley, Col Ingersoll and
Senator HiscOck.
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THE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, July 26.
The indications for New England are
fair, slightly warmer weather, with gener-
al southerly winds.
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
PORTLAND, Me-, July 25, 1888
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Old Orchard Meetings

OLD ORCHARD, July 25.-The women's
missionary societies will hold meetings TO-
morrow. Tonight Mrs. Van Cott delivered
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-26
Fire at Scarboro.

Last Sunday night fire took place at
Scarboro which is believed to have been in
cendiary The house Of Brian Eastman. a
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-26
Tippecanoe Men from Illinois.

INDIANAPoLIs, Ind, July 25.-The Illinois
delegation of about 1900 visited Gen. Harri-
son today at University Park. They came
in special train of fifteen coaches, decked
in streamers and flags. One coach was oc-
cupied by 80 Tippecanoe veterans. The train
contained a fat car on which was mounted
big log cabin. Above the cabin on high pole
was attached a cider barrel. Protrudidg
from the rear end was the ancient country
anvil. which woke the echoes along the route
from Illinois,
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THE STATE.
HANCOCK COUNTY.

1t is said that the Fernald property, on
Fernald's Point, Mt. Desert, is for sale. 1t
has been the intention of the family to keep
the old homestead in the family, but since
the visit home of Prof. G. III. Fernald this
summer, it has been decided to sell.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
1t is expected that the electric light plant
in Gardiner will soon lbe. discontinued, and
the city be lighted FROM Augusta. The cir
cult between the two cities will be twenty
miles long. No trouble is anticipated as cir
cults are working well on the arc system a
distance of thirty miles and furnishing sixty
lights.
PENoBscor COUNTY.
A Bangor gentleman, who has been in Mas
sachusetts, Gays he learned there are grave
doubts about Sellon's living three months,
He cannot sleep and his physicians say IA
nervous disease has complete possession of
him. SellOn is the man accused of commit
ting the mail car murder.
OXFORD COUNTY.
f. G. Merrill. of South Paris, is enlarging
his plow foundry.
WALDO COUNTY.
J. c. Chandler, charged with forging the
name of A. 5. David, Of Boston, to a check
for $237. 80 on the Stanford, Conn. National
Bank, is held in $1,000, and committed for
want Of bail. He claimed that another per-
son of the same name passed him the check.
YORK COUNTY.
Edward Thompson, of Kennebunk, was
brought before Judge Emmons in Saco yester-
day forenoon for an alleged attempt to shoot
Forest Waterhouse of the same place.
Thompson pleaded not guilty and asked for
a continuance Of week. His request was
granted.
Mr.. jackson, of Waltham, Mass, guest
at Old Orchard, attempted to swim mile
and return Tuesday. He had nearly
accomplished the feat when he became SO ex-
hausted that he had to call for assistace. AT
ter being taken ashore, the swimmer requir-
ed the services of a physician he was so ex-
hausted.
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Tho Buffalo Bug.

buffalo Home JournaLl
Inquiries about the buffalo bug now take
precedence Of the weather among those
whose houses are known 10 have them.
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Paper Making and the Tariff.

SARATOGA, N. T., July 25.-The Ameri-
can Paper Makers Association held its
eleventh annual session here today. OFF,
GERS were elected with Z. c. Rogers, of
Holyoke, president Among the vice presi-
dent representing board is G. d. Brown, of
Portland, Maine. Senator Warner Miller
addressed the association on the tariff. In
1879, he said, a movement was made to put
news prints and wood pulp on the free list
The speaker resisted it successfully and
theceby gained the name "Wo0d-pulp Mil
ler," which he considered title of nobility
The result of keeping the tariff on paper had
been that home competition, in less than 10
years, had reduced news print from cents
per pound to Al cents and cents for better
articles. The tariff on soda ash had enc0ur-
aged its manufacture in the country and re-
duced its price. Alum had also been made
here some and the prices kept down. The
Mills bill puts alum on the free list.
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,
Published every day Sundays excepted by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY.

Published every day Sundays excepted by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY.
AT 81 EXCHANGE STREET. PORTLAND. ME
TERMS Eight Dollars Year. To mail sub
scrbers. Seven Dollars Year,if paid In ADVANCE
RATES OF ADvERTIsNG-0ne inch Of space
the length of column, or twelve lines nonpariel
constitutes a square"
$3.50 Oper square, daily, first week; 10 centsper
week after; three insertions or less, ST. 90 con-
cnung every other day after first week, 90 cents.
Haf square, three insertions or less, 76 cents !;
one week, $1.00; so cents per week after.
SPECIAL NOTICES, one-third additional.
Under head OF "AMUsEMENTs" and AUCTION
SALES, $500 per square per week; three nser-
tions or less. S1.50.
THE MAINE STATE PRESS.
Published every THURSDAY MORNING at $3.50
a year; If paid in advance, 81. 90 a year
Advertisements inserted In the "MAINE STATE
PRESS" (Which has large circulation In every
part of the State) for 90 per square for first in
sertion. and 30 cents per square for each subse-
quent insertion.
Address all communications to
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
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ASSUMING THE OFFENSIVE.
ParneIlites Frame Amendments to
the Commission Bill.

LONDON, July 25.-The committee of the
Parnellite Party has drafted a series of
amendments to the Parnen Commission
bill. The leading amendment instructs the
commission to inquire how the Times OBJ
tained its alleged information. Another re-
quires that the names of the ''other'' per-
sons referred to in the bill be stated Mr..
Labouchere will give notice in Parliament
that he will propose an amendment to the
commission bill providing that the commits
sion shall inquire into the charge of Parnell
against the Times as well as into those of
the Times against Parnell; also an amend
ment excluding from the operation of the
Indemnity claim the publishers and authors
of libels.
Foreign Notes.
A banquet in honor of American athors
was given in London last evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gladstone celebrated their
golden wedding yesterday. Presents and
kilograms were sent them by the hundred.
Mr.. Blaine has made friendly call upon
L. p. O'Connor, M. p.
1t is asserted in Rome today that the Ital
Ian government has been officially notified
that Emperor William will visit Rome and
and probably Emperor Francis Joseph will
come at the same time.
An American lady named Devaney is re-
puted to have been in prison for week in
Paris on AL unfounded charge, her appeals
for a hearing being disregarded
Hon. Reginald Brett, in speech in the
House of Commons, said that he recognized
the letters published in the London Times
as a batch of correspondence offered
against Parnell when he BRETT was Lord
Huntington's private secretary. Mr.. Brett
thinks. these letters can be easily proven
to be forgeres.
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Mean daily bar. 80 .8Sl Maximum ther....78.0
Mean daily ther...68.0 Minimum ther. .....58.0
Mean daily d'wpt..50.5 Max. vel wind. ..12NW
Meau siaily hum. $50 Total precip..... q
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
July 25,.1S88, 500 PM
Observations taken at the same moment of time
Ali osn
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were played yesterday
AT INDIANAPOLIS.
Innings. ......I 3 60 s o
Indianapolis. / o o o 2 O. g
Chicagos. ..........2 0 o 0 0 O.
Base hits indianapolis, 1O Chicagos, 0. Er-
rors- indianapolis. g.: Chicag0s, 13. Batteries
Boyle and Myers. Van Haltren and Farrell.
AT PHILADELPHIA.
Innings. ...........1 8 4 6 z 8 8
Washingtons. o 0 2 o 0 l. 3
Philadelphias. / 0 0 0 0 0 o. 1
Base hits Washingtons, 0; Philadelphas, A.
Errors-Washingtons. A (; Philadelphias, s. Bat
teres-Widner and Mack, Gleason and Sehriver.
AT NEW YORK.
Innings. 2 3 4 g. z 0
New Yorks.... 20 o 3 o O. 5
Bostons. ..........o o o o o.
Base hits-New Yorks, 8; Bostons, A. Errors
New Yorks, a BoStons, H. Batteries-Keefc
and Ewing, Sowders and Kelly.
The Standing.
The following is the standing of the clubs
in the National League:
The Portland daily press., 1888-07-26
The National League.

The following games in the National League
were played yesterday:
The Press., 1888-02-23

How one school was made happy is told in school-boy dialect on page 1st, and will be read, every word of it, by each one who begins the story.
 The auction sale at the DDhson farm on Buff Cap next Tuesday will be large and important one, attractive to farmer, mechanic or speculator. The young men in oh .ree of the farm intend to go away, and it is to be thorough clearing ont sale. Read the advertisement.
 The Gayety Comic Opera Go. is billed to appear in Oronoco Hall next Saturday evening in the popular opera, ''The Mas cotte." The cast is said to consist of all frst-class artists. The troupe is accompa- nied by an orchestra of soloists and full and efficient chorus. See advertisement for list of artists.
 The ladies' sociable at the Congl ega- tional chapel next Wednesday afternoon and evening will be in charge of Mrs. w. H. Smith and Mrs. Frank Engley.
 The Mascotte is one of the best of the burlesque operas, and is to be presented for the first time in Stafford Springs next Saturday evening by the Gaiety Opera Go. The troupe number 25 and is we'll spoken of, ,and has played only in the larger places, and the rapid manner in which tickets are selling shows that the public IS antlcipat- ing good thing.
 Miss Dr. Bushnell had good audi ence last evening and presented her sub ject in an effective way. Her audience carried home matter for thought that well deserves reflection upon.
 The Girls Library Club this week make additions of new books, to be ready for distribution on Saturd y. The follow ing is the list
The Press., 1888-02-23
ROCK WILLIE.

Judge Dwight Loomis fell upon the ice in his yard on Monday, striking on the back of his head and causing a slight con- cussion of the brain. His physician pro- nounces his injuries serious, but fears no fatal result.
 The owner of the Bowling lot refuses to sell it for site for the new court house, as he has other plans, and it is very doubt full if any court would condemn it SO long as there are as good sites to be had At tention is now directed to the spot on which the Rockville House now stands. MT. Harvey offers to move the hotel from the lot and sell the ground for 1925, ,000. This is by all odds the best location as yet considered, and probably will be taken. Its cost, with other incidentals caused by wavering minds of the people of the town, will carry the entire cost of the building considerably above an eighth of million dollars.
 While Station Agent c. R. Warner was at dinner Wednesday noon a thief en- tered the depot office and rifed the money drawer of about $8O Entrance was oh. tained through the ticket window i'll the gentlemen's waiting room. There is no clue to the thief, although the matter is in the hands of the local officers.
The Press., 1888-02-23
&hM ER&-

Luther Bliss, man in the employ of A. G. Chapin for the past ten years, was found in his room onSaturday morning, 11th, lying on the floor dead. The bed had not been occupied during the night. He ap- peared as we'll as usual and ate hearty supper Friday night. The medical exam iner pronounced it a case of apoplexy. He was 63 years old.
 (Cerrespondence)
 Mrs. C. M. Needham has gone to Crescent Beach to spend short time with her mother.
 Mrs. Geo. Bond of Springfield is visit ing at MT. H. M Gager's.
 Mir. Geo. Oakley, who formerly lived in Somers, is at present living with Mir. Henry Wardwell
 MT. J. 0. Bond is gradually recover ing, and it is hoped that in short time hls familiar form will be seen on our streets again.
 MT. E. l.. Hurlburt IS confined to the house with severe cold.
 Miss Augusta Lombard left Wednes- day for Fall River, Mass.
 There are few cases of humps, measels and chicken-pox in town.
 MT. and Mrs. Albert Arnold of Brosd Brook spent the Sabbath in town.
The Press., 1888-02-23
70. l.. s. 0. meeting at the Methodist church Friday evening.

70. l.. s. 0. meeting at the Methodist church Friday evening.
 The Band of Hope will meet Sunday next in th, Methodist church, but with q change of time to half past three p. m.
 Nelson Towne has traded the Arnold farm ip Holland, near the depot, to John A. Brown, taking the farm of the latter Tn Willington in exchange. MT. Brown IS removing to his newly acquired property. Mir. Towne has also sod the E4ek Joslyn place, near the Arnold farm, to. Joseph Snow of Holland. A correspondent wants to know why the N. l.. N. R. R. does not advertise it's time table in The Press. The question has been asked several times before we Can answer it truly-don't know.
 Freeman F. Patten is again attending to his duties in the office of the Warren WooIen Company.
 PROBATE COURT, CHAMBERLrN, JUDGE.
 The will of David Davis, admitted to proba e, bequeat hs about one-hal his t 1te, $9, GOO, to his widow, two nephews $l 800 each, to the West Stafford Congregational society, to be held in trnsS for its benefit, $1, ,OO0, the residue to be divided equally among all his nephews aud neices, he hav- ing no children.
 STAFFORD HOLLOW.
 Rev. Henry M. Tupper, DID,, princi- pal of university for colored people in Raleigh, N. O., Ga nephew of Mrs. Dexter Colburn) is intending to write history of the Tupper family soon, and have it pub lished in book.
 Services as usual at the Universalist church next Sunday with preaching by Rev. s. A. Davis of H rtford.
 - The next it c;ure in the peoples course will be given in Spiritual!st hall Tuesday evening, Feb. 18th, by Rev. s. A. Gardner, subject, "rhe Ridiculous in Human Na, ture." MT. Gardner is man of great ability and established reputation in the lecture field. Lei no one fail to hear him.
 HYDEv1LLE.
 Charles Smith is very sick.
 School will close Friday, the 24th.
 Mir. and Mrs. Fred Carpenter are both sick.
 Last week Tuesday evening there was leap year party held at Mrs. Etta Dun- bars. Quite a large number were pres ent, ard engaged in games, dancing, t&c., until late hour.
 STAFFORDVILLE.
 Mrs. King is sick with lung fever.
 Mrs. Fosket is very sick with pneu- monia.
 A camp fire at the vestry of the Con- gregational church last evening was large ly attended by veterans and their friends. The room was full of people, an abundance of food provided, and every moment was filled with interesting speaking, singing, etc. Revs. Newell and Robie, and Judge Booth being the principal speakers H But erfield was in charge
 WEST STAFFORD.
 Some time Saturday night last the store of D. O. Truesdell was entered by some person or persons unknown, and goods, such as boots, shoes, tobacco, etc., to the amount of $40 more or less, taken. En- trance was effected by breaking in back window.
 Colds and sore throats still aflict the quite largely.
The Press., 1888-02-23

memory of the wooden wedding black walnut extension table, with china service, collation. was served.
 Mrs. Hattie Truda, who with her hus- band, J. N. Truda, are well known in their Worcester home as musicians, visited her blind cousin, Wm. H. Rogers, last week, as well as other Monson friends.
 Thomas Wimbnsh and family of Phil adelphia are visiting their relatives in the family of Reuben Lindey of the north fac tory. Their children, Henry and Sadie Wlmbush, are attending school at North Monson.
 -This( Thursday )ovening the young peo- pie of the Universalist society present at Central Hall the popular drama ''Eulisted for the War;" and the farce, "The Great est Plague in Life.'
The Press., 1888-02-23

MT. Terry, pastor of the Baptist church, led in the introductory services. In the afternoon interesting remarks were made on the assigned topics by Rev. Messrs. Breed, Batc6elder, Robie, Bissell, Hawley and Terry, and Deacons Chandler and Smith. An ample and toothsome colla- ton was served by the ladies. The dele gation from the Springs, brought hither in Marshal Bolieau's big omnibus, added perceptibly to the audience. Quite num- Der of the Baptist people were present, and greatly enjoyed the occasion. On the whole, aside from the religious character of the gathering, it was a rational and profitable way of passing the national hoI- idav. The next meeting will be with the church in Stafford Springs.
The Press., 1888-02-23
TOAILAN ID.

A town meeting, to see if the town will build an addition, put up stage and heat the hall with furnace and paint the inside, &c., is called for next Monday, Feb. 27th.
 The young people give an entertain ment at the hall, Tuesday evening, Feb. 18th, at 7.30 p. m., consisting of recita- tions, music, &c. Much pains has been taken in rehearsals, and nice entertain ment is promised Admission 10 cents A supper at the County Hotel from 6 to 7.3O p. m., and a lunch after the entertain ment is over for 15 cts. each.
 The leap year dance of the ladies of the Holland Social Club promises to be a pleasant affair
The Press., 1888-02-23
ELLINGTON.

-E9bert Tilden will remain on the farm at Ellington which he recently sold to A. N. Belding' until about April l, when he will locate at Oberlin, Kansas.
The Press., 1888-02-23
HOME NEWS.
Local Notices.

taatter under this head eight cents per line.]
 Clearing out sale of Winter Skirts atA. W. Walkers.
 Goods sold at the lowest possible prices at Johnson's.
 HI. T. Small, special agent of the Hart ford Life & Annuity Company, is in town for a few days. He has paid Mir. D. .Genard 5000 on the life of Mrs l.. c. Genard, who was in sured in the woman's division three years ago. 1hls company has paid over $2, 800, 900 the last yeara. The safety fund is over $55O, ,OOO. For information write him for a few days at Stafford Springs. a lbs of good Black Tea for $1 .OO at John sons.
 Self Raising Buckwheat in 6 lb. packages for 9 cents at Johnson's.
 Must be sold by the 1st of April, all the Boo's and Shoes at Smiledge's old stand. Mems Pure Gum Woonsocket Rubber Boots are selling at $2-75; fine Calf Boots at $2. 10; Veal Calf Boots at $1.75; the celebrated Po- lice Shoe, best in the world, at $2.50, and everything in proportion. Don't overlook this sale.
 Gall at A. w. Walkers and examine the largest stock of Ladies' Cotton underwear that was ever shown in town before. Bought dl- rect of manufacturers and to be sold at very low prices.
 Bargains in Dress Goods at A. W. Walkers.
 Cut Rock Candy at Johnson's.
 -Men's Woonsocket Pure Gum Boots $3, at Hanley's.
 Maple Syrup in quart bottles at John sons.
 In these days when there is so much fault to find with almost every article of commerce on account of adulteration, it is pleasant to chronicle the purity and acknowledged fra Srance of ONE article at lea>t, with which no fault can be found, namely Mir. w. G. Ellis Perfect Tea.
 Tickets to all points west for sale at the office of the N. l.. R. R., Stafford Springs. J. V. Squier, agent.
 --Plain Sage, Edam, Eng Dairy and Neu- chatel Cheese at Ell is'.
 A few bushels extra good Hickory Nuts at Ellis
 Ellington Creamery Butter at Ellis.
 The best Police Shoe made, $3.25 at Han ley's. Mems Buff Button Bal and Cong. $1.75, regular $2 goods, at Hanley's.
 Pop Corn, which we warrant to pop, at Ellis. Indian River Florida Oranges, the best Oranges in market at Ellis. The celebrated Deerfoot Farm Pork, Lard, Sausage, Hams and Bacon at Ellis. Oriental Condensed Coffee, Pure Liquid Coffee Full rich flavor, delicious aroma and healthful stimulating properties of finest fresh roasted berry. One spoonful makes a cupful of perfect coffee in one moment. For sale at the Oriental Tea Store. If
 Regular meetings of Winter Post, G. AR, on the 1st and Sd Monday evenings of each l month. | Legal Blanks at The Press office.
The Press., 1888-02-23

Louis Brown has bought of John l.. Ba- con his store at Brimfeld, Mass, where he will continue the dry goods and gro- cerv buainess