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The Portland daily press., 1888-06-21
EATING CROW.
Another Version of the Origin of the
Much Used Expression.
Ist. Louis Globe -Democrs

ISt. Louis Globe Democratl
During the ''unpleasantness" between the
United States and England in 1912 thele
were located on opposite sides of the Niagara
River British and an American fort, and
during an armistice the soldiers of both gar
risons were accustomed to go hunting. Am
ong the American troops was one long, lank
suffering specimen of genius Yankee, who
would persist, in spite of orders to the con-
trary, in going across the river on his hunt
ing expeditions One day when on the Can
ada side he had had poor luck and got moth
ing, but he resolved not to go back entirely
empty handed. While passing through the
grounds OF an English gentleman he Spied
crow, and, blazing away, brought it down.
The Englishman had witnessed the sho
and resolved to punish the offender for
poaching on his private grounds. As the
Yankee was loading his gun he approached
and, compllmentlng him on his good shot,
asked to look at his gun. The unsuspecting
Yankee handed it to him, and the Britain,
bringing the gun to his shoulder and cover
ing the Yankee. abused him for trespassing
on his grounds, and ordered him, on pain Of
death, to take bite out of the crow. The
soldier begged and pleaded, put to no avail.
The Englishman had the drop" on him, so he
finally bit piece from the breast of the
crow. The Englishman, after warning him
70 keep off his premises in the future, handed
him back his gun bade him clear out.
No sooner was his rife returned than he
covered the Britain and ordered him to finish
the crow. Then it was the Englishman's
turn to beg off, but the Yankee was firm, and
the Englishman, with many wry face, did
succeed in downing several bites of the unsa
worry bird.
His wounded honor being appeased the
Yankee betook himself back to the fort. The
Englishman the next day went to the Ameri-
can commander, and told his version of the
affair, and demanded that the culprit be pun
ished. From the description given, the Am
erican officer knew the offender must have
been the suffering soldier, and ordered him
to be brought before them. When he came
in the captain asked him il he had ever seen
''this gentleman before. The Yankee shift
ed uneasily from one foot to the other, and
after several attempts finally answered that
he had. when and under what circum-
stances?" asked the officer. II d-d-dined
with him y-y-yesterday, Capin," suffered
the soldier. The story goes that his wit
saved the soldier from nuniShmant
The Portland daily press., 1888-06-21
BLAINE AND THE MAINE MEN.
A Talk With Delegate ManIey On the
Outlook.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, June 20.-The Maine head
quarters had crowds of visitors last night,
and the perspirinc scenes Of the night before
were repeated. In the crowd large num-
Der Of ladies managed to squeeze their way
along and exhort for Blaine.
Delegate Joseph III. Manley told all COM
ers that Mr.. Blaine would wire an instant
refusal to any nomination that was not made
with the concurrence Of all the other candi-
dates and unanimous demand from the
convention as last resort to preserve har-
mony. He declares that the Maine delega-
tion are acting as the true friends Of Mr.
Blaine in refusing to do anything for him,
and in refusing to cast any votes solidly for
any other candidate, because such action
might be interpreted as an expression of Mr..
Blaine's desire. Manley says he has not the
faintest conception Of who the convention
will finally nominate, ana he feels certain
that Mr.. Blaine cannot be nominated. He
thinks 1t rather strange that he should be
denounced by the Californians as traitor to
Blaine because he asked them not to thrust
Blaine's name into the convention.
The sensation of the first day of the con-
vention was when Chairman Thurston's de-
claration that Blaine Is out, was buried by a
cyclone Of noes. Thurston made a good
speech and Is a success as a chairman. He
was Presidential elcctor in 1890 and headed
Nebraska's delegation to the National con-
vention Of 1884. He seconded the nomin-
alton Of John A. Logan. and attracted much
attention by his speech. He a second time
heads Nebraska's delegation, and but for
his selection as temporary chairman, would
have been the spokesman Of the delegation,
He is great admirer Of Mr.. Blaine, and at
the State convention, where he was selected
as one Of the delegates-at large, said he
hoped the National convention would a
second time deem Mr.. Blaine's nomination
the most expcdient thing to be done. He
has expressed no preference since he came to
Chicago, but according to the say so of those
nearest TO him will advocate the nomina-
tion OF whoever appears to possess the
greatest element Of strength. Mr.. Thurston
Is stout sturdy man, six feet tall, with
brown moustache and blue eyes. He in
variably wears frock coat buttoned all the
way up to the chin. He uses eyeglasses
and Is never without tall silk hat He Is
an orator Of the old school and possesses a
magnificent voice. His tones are well modu-
lated.
The Portland daily press., 1888-06-21
BouTELLE AND BLAINE.
What the Bangor Man Is Reported
to Have Said

Boston, June 2O.-A Chicago despatch to
the Boston Journal says
Boutelle Is angry at Presiding Onlcer
Thurston. He says: "Who gave this fellow
authority to decide that Mr.. Blaine can't be
the next candidate Of the Republican party
for President? By what right does he at
tempt to declare who shall and who shall
not be nominated by this convention? Who
authorized him to speak for Mr.. Blaine on
this subject. and II he has authority let him
show 1t? Mr.. Blaine's letter Is susceptible
to no such construction as he puts upon it.
Neither Mr.. Blaine nor any other man can
dictate in this convention. Mr.. Blaine may
say, and say again, that he does not desire
the nomination. II0 may decline to be
candidate, but II the Republican party In
convention assembled, after deliberation,
comes to the conclusion that this man or that
man is the safest and the strongest TO nOmi-
nate, he must run. A nomination to the
Presidency cannot be refused. 1t never has
been; 1t never will be; and there Is nothing
Mr.. Blaine has ever written from Florence
or from Paris which can be construed that he
will decline to make the canvass in the event
that the convention places his name upon
the ticket"
"But his letters are generally so construed"
There Is no authority to do so. Mr..
Blaine only refused TO be candidate. He
simply withdrew from the race. He did not
say that he would not accept II he were nom
mated, any more than he said he would not
serve IL he were elected President. That Is
one thing in which loyal man cannot CON
suit his own preferences"
"Do you think, Mr. Boutelle, that there Is
any occasion to discuss the question whether
Mr.. Elaine will run IL nominated?"
THAT may not be- There may not be the
slightest chance of his getting a single vote
but no man has the right to rule him out of
this race. No Republican can be driven out
of the convention. You or / can get up here
If we are delegates aad place in nomination
whomsoever we choose, and no temporary
chairman whomsoever, or any other person,
has the authority to say that he shall not be
nominated. Neither Thurston nor Mr..
Blaine can forbid this convention making up
such ticket as 1t thinks proper, and that Is
why resent this speech"
Boutelle does not share the opinion of
many Of Mr.. Blaine friends regarding the
previousness of the California delegation,
and he does not oppose the purpose to pre-
sent his name to the convention when their
State Is called. He said that he thought 1t
was good idea, and there were number Of
delegates who wanted to vote for Blaine, and
that they should be allowed TO do so in as
formal a manner and under the same circum-
stances as other men were voted for He
did not think it would hinder Mr.. Blalne's
nomination IL his name were presented TO
the convention before the first ballot, nor did
he think 1t would materially help him.
The Portland daily press., 1888-06-21

Tuesday night Ward Smith, farmer liv-
ing near Sugar Hill, Lisbon, N. H., missed
his footing, pitched into the cellar and broke
his neck. He was dead when found. He
was about co years old.
An explosion Of dynamite Tuesday after
noon at the Riverside, West Virginia, blast
furnace, caused the death Of Samuel Ian
thran, and fatally injured Thomas Blade.
Six others were more or less seriously In
iured,
President McCosh delivered his last ad-
dress as the head Of the college to the grad
uating class at Princeton yesterday.
Mayor Hewitt Of New York, says he will
not run for second term.
The first society wedding Of the season
took place at Newport, X. l., last evening,
the parties being Lincoln Lear Ayre, son Of
Wilson Ayre of Philadelphia. and Miss
Marion Hayward Binhey. daughter Of Mrs.
VIM. Binney Of Boston.
The Portland daily press., 1888-06-21
NO LETTERS FROM BLAINE,
Except Those Sent From Florence
and Paris.

New YORK, June 21.-The Tribune this
morning, has the following cable des-
patch:
LONDON. June 20-Mr. Blaine asks me to
say that all rumors in the United States pre-
tending to give letters or dispatches from
him or any other party touching political
topics Of any kind. may be promptly dis
credited unless signed by Blaine, himself.
He has sent nothing whatever on the presi-
Dental question except the Florence and
Paris letters and has had no correspondence
OF any kind with any one named lin cOnnec.
ton with the Republican nomination. No
Blaine is now ON the borders of Scotland
pursuing his coaching tour. G.. w. s.
The Portland daily press., 1888-06-21
Aroostook Politics.

w. I. Spear, ESQ, has resigned his posi-
ton as deputy collector Of customs In Houl-
ton and has been succeeded by Robert D.
Clark. late head clerk at the Smell House.
Mr. Spear has decided to locate In Fort Fair
fold where he will resume the practice of
law.
Geo. IL. Smith, Esq, Of Presque Isle, late
law partner Of Judge l.. O. Stearns, Caribou,
is a candidate for Judge Of probate, Mr..
Stearns, the present judge. not intending TO
again run for the office.
The Portland daily press., 1888-06-21
Take Care of the Porter.

As is well known to the travelling public.
it lis the custom to give the porter of sleep
ing-car a quarter each morning for his at
tention in shining shoes and brushing off
the clothes of the traveller. Occasionally
there is man too mean to do this, and the
This is signal which all the other porters
will recognize, and shoes with notch on the
outside Of the heel will not be blaekened, as
the owner is on the I'D. b. list-Cincinnati
Enquirer.
The Portland daily press., 1888-06-21

Aroostook Mills DESTROYED

PREsoUE ISLE. June 2O-The steam shin
gle mills at South Presque Isle, owned by
A. +. Wright, were burned at o'clock this
morning The fire originated in the engine
room, but how is unknown. The loss is
GTQ00. in suranoe @onn0
The Portland daily press., 1888-06-21

AT DETROIT.
Notes..

Klusman, of the Manchesters, has been
Manchesters have signed Tim Manning as
second baseman, Kellogg, Of the Buffalos,
as shortstop, and Knowlton, of the Southern
League, as pitcher
The South Portlands and the Boston Globe
News Boys will play a game of ball ON the
Portland grounds Saturday afternoon, at $3.50
p. m. The South Portland team is one of the
best amateur teams in this vicinity, and the
game will probably be close and interesting
The Skowhegans would like to hear from
some good club that would like to play in
Skowhegan on the coming 4th of July; ex-
bration in Skowhegan, and a club is wanted
for an exhibition game with the home team.
Address Manager Skowhegan Base Ball
Club
The Portland daily press., 1888-06-21
Foreign Notes.

Advices from Zanzibar state that the re-
ports of Stanley's death are discredited there
Reports from the gales on the coast of Ice
land last month show that four hundred
French fishermen were drowned and thirty
vessels wrecked.
The Berlin Post declares that there is no
foundation for the idea that change will be
made in the German policy adverse to Rus
sia. French fears, it says, ''are also base
less. The moon is more likely to visit the
earth than the German Emperor to dream of
attacking France only to earn laurels."
1t is stated that Emperor William, in de-
claring amnesty..w will adhere TO the terms of
his fathers declaration, remitting sentences
in force at the time of his accession.
Mr.. Balfour denies that he is about to re-
sign the chief secretaryship for Ireland
Carl SchurtZ has returned to Berlin
The Portland daily press., 1888-06-21
A RockIand WeddIne.

RocKLAND, June 2O.-A brilliant wedding
took place in the Universalist church to-
night followed by reception at the home of
the bride, the residence of William Ii. Glov-
er. The contracting parties were Henry
Rueter of Boston, and Miss Bertha A. Glov-
er of this city. The party leaves tomorrow
by train for wedding tour. The floral dec
oratiOns were very heantifnl
The Portland daily press., 1888-06-21
3 want C. L. S. C.

The members of Bryant Chautauqua Cir
Gle held their last meeting for the season
yesterday afternoon and evening with Mr..
and Mrs. H. W. Noyes on Great Diamond
Island. The programme included the plant
ing of a young elm dedicated to the Bryant
Circle. The members were handsomely en-
tertained by Mr.. and Mrs. Noyes. The fol-
lowing officers were elected for the ensuing
year:
President A. T. Dunn.
Vice PreSdent-Mrs. III. w. Noyes.
Secretary-Mss Mabel Kicker.
The circle now numDers thirty-fve mem
hers
The Portland daily press., 1888-06-21
KENNEBEc COUNTY.

OF fireworks and dance.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
The Kennebec Fibre company talk of using
Lake Sebasticook, at the head waters of the
river Sebasticook, as a reservoir where they
can store water for their mill at Benton Falls
Martin Witham, who was arrested at AL
bion, recently, on the charge of robbing the
dost Office at Benton Falls, was taken to Ban
gor for trial and discharged after hearing,
The Fairfield Journal is told that the court
and jury Immediately made up purse. pre-
sentedthe poor man with pair of shoes and
gave him and all friends supper
KNOX COUNTY.
The Rockland Courier Gazette SAYS that
work on the summer resort improvements at
Casters Cove is rapidly progressing. The
hotel has been splanned and the contract
awarded to Sherman 81 Hatch, builders. The
main building is to be 45x4o feet, thee sto-
ries with tower. The top of the tower will
be about 45 feet from the ground There
will be 20 rooms on the second and third
floors.
OXFORD COUNTY.
Mr. Stephen Rounds house, situated in
Br0wnfield, was burned to the ground SUM-
day night The fire was discovered about
six o'clock, while the family were at supper,
and was well under way. 1t is thought
sparks from the chimney caught ON the roof.
The furniture was saved and the house was
insured.
PENoBsCoT COUNTY.
The famous salmon case, John l.. Thomp-
son, fish warden, VS.. Levi A. Dow is up for
argument in Bangor this week, T. P. Pierce
appearing for the plaintiff. This case in
wolves the much discussed question as to
where Penobscot ;ver ends and Penobscot
Bay begins.
The Hamlin Rifles of Bangor will go to
Hampden on the Fourth of July and with
the Crosby Guards will have day in camp
in preparation for the coming muster. The
two companies will drill and conform as far
as possible to the regulations of muster. Col
Brett and staff will take part in the exer-
cses.
PIsCATAQUIs COUNTY.
AT the Free VIII Baptist quarterly meeting
at Burdens Corner, last week, at one of the
sessions of the meeting Sunday, Mrs. Chas.
Watson of Wellington, apparently in her
usual s health, gave a testimony, closing with
the words Get ready" and expired imme-
dlately. Her husband was present at the
Time OF her death, sitting by her side.
sAGADAHoC COUNTY.
One OF the most brilliant Bath weddings of
tne season took place Monday evening. Mr..
william Everett Gardner, of Boston. and
Miss Martha Chapman Hitchcock of Bath,
We're there united in marriage by the Rev.
1. Z. WDlte. About seventy-five friends and
reiatlves were present, including many from
out OF town: After the ceremony a lunch
was served by caterer George Smith. The
happy couple then took carriage to Bruins
The Portland daily press., 1888-06-21
The Wall Built by the Norsemen.

Some of the Cutler young folks visited
Norsepond Saturday. They report very
nice time. The Morse Pond is situated near
the sea shore, about five miles from the har-
Dor. and about fifteen minutes walk from the
county road. This pond is surrounded by n
stone wall, supposed to have been built by
the North men. All we know about the
wall is that it was there when this town was
first settled. The pond is also well stocked
with trout and pond lilies
The Portland daily press., 1888-06-21
Colby University.

The freshmen Of Colby will have their
class supper at the Bangor House. In Bangor
on Friday evening, the Goth. at oSo O'Clock.
The postprandial exercises will consist Of
toasts, poem, speeches, etc, and the occa-
sion will undoubtedly be a very pleasant one
for the members Of the class.
The Portland daily press., 1888-06-21
Maine Division of wneeImen.

The annual fall meet of the Maine Divis-
ion of the League of American Wheelmen
will be held at Lewiston, probably Septem-
ber 14th.
The programme of the day as now pro-
posed, is as follows; The line will be formed
at 10 a. M, in Lewiston, or the corner of
The Portland daily press., 1888-06-21
Burglars at Wells.

BIDDEFoRD, June 2O.-Burglars entered
entered the Boston g. Maine station at Wells
early this morning and blew open the safe.
A small amount of money and papers were
stolen. There is no clue.
The Portland daily press., 1888-06-21
BASE BALL.
New England League,

The New England League games yester-
day resulted as follows:
AT LYNN.
Lynns, 10; Salems, 6. Base hits-Lynns,
II; Salems, IL. Errors-Lynns, 13; Salems,
13. Batteries and Collins, Bingham
and Earle.
AT MANCHESTER.
Lowells, 10; Manchesters, 6. Base hits
Lowells. 10; Manchesters, s. Errors-Low-
ellis, 9; Manchesters, 12. Batteries-Sullivan
and GuinaSso, Ellis and Clarke.
The Portland daily press., 1888-06-21
DILLON SENT TO JAIL.
Members of the Commons Unite in
an Address of sympathy.

DUBLIN, June 2O.-Sidney Dillon was
taken to Dundalk Jail today and imprisoned,
On the route he was heartily cheered. An
address was presented signed by $50 men,
bers of the House of Commons, resenting the
policy of sending him to an unmerited i'm
prisonment and expressing the hope that his
sojourn might be made less bitter by the
knowledge that sympathy for him was not
confined to ireland.
The Portland daily press., 1888-06-21
BLAINE WILL NOT TALK,
According to a Despatch Sent From
London.

LONDON, June 20.-Hon. James G. Blaine,
in an interview at New Castle today. decline
to state whether or not he would accept a
nomination for President.
The Portland daily press., 1888-06-21
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
Discussion in the House Of the
Governments Land Policy.

WASHINGTON, June 20.-After transacting
the usual routine business, the House went
into committee of the whole on the sundry
civil appropriation bill. In the course of
debate upon the item relating to special
agents. Mr.. McShane, of Nebraska, asked
for reduction of the appropriation from
100000 to S50.000 He said he wanted less
money placed in the hands of special agents
to procure false affidavits by bribery and to
persecute settlers instead of prosecuting
fraud He knew these things were done in
the West.
Mr.Lariaid, of, Nebraska, bitterly denounced
the past history of the general land office,
especially under that man, ,iwhom President
Cleyeland had the nerve, courage and man
hood 70 take by the neck and sling out of
ofiice." He also knew of the nefario1s oper-
ations OF these special agents. After dis
cussion the paragraph was left unchanged.
long debate ensued upon the statements
by Z. Is. Taylor, of Ohio, and Mr.. Rowell, of
illinois, that the Democratic party Initiated
the policy of granting lands to railroads.
Mr. Herman, of Oregon, finally succeeded
in securing modification of the clause re-
lating to surveys Of public lands, SO as to
mountainous and wooded lands. While dis
cussing this clause, Mr.. Randall remarked
that the present administration had seen fit
to drop many of the reforms inaugurated by
commissioner Sparks. without completing
consideration of the bill, the committee rose
and the House took recess until eight
o'clock.
The Pension List.
The following Maine pensions were grant,
ed today:
ORIGINAL, INVALID.
Frederick ]. Riggs National Military Home.
FRANCIS A. Hlllman, West Raymond.
Franklin Maxim. South Paris.
John Hosley, East Dixfeld.
Isiah G. Mayo, Milo.
John E: Potter, Bath.
r Coolbroth, Steep Falls.
James Roach, South Hodgdon.
John Madden, Masardis.
INCREASE.
T. Franklin Prescott, Guilford.
REISSUE.
Amanda II. Barbour, Saccarappa
Jacob Dyer, Brunswick.
Edwin Totman, Richmond.
Roscoe Smith, Turner.
General Sheridan's Condition.
WASHINGTON, June 20.--There is little to
be said about General Sheridan's illness the
past "a hours. No unfavorable symptoms
have appeared, He is apparently progress
ing by steady, though almost imperceptible
degrees, towards convalescence.
Notes.
John G. Kincaid was appointed postmaster
at Athens, Somerset county, Maine. to-day,
vice Fred Tuttle, resigned.
Ihe Senate passed 92 private pension bills
To-Day including one giving $12 month to
each OF the two daughters of Abner Morgan
OF the Revolutionary army and one for
soldier of the war of 1912.
The Portland daily press., 1888-06-21
THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,
Poisoned by Ice Cream.

IGardlner Home J0urnal.l
Several members of Cutler Relief Corps
were taken sick from eating ice cream at
reception given to one of their members,
Tuesday evening of last week, and Mrs.
Patrick Hayes, who afterwards came to this
city. was taken Sc. violently sick that fears
were entertained for her recover ry, but
prompt medical assistance brought relief
and a final recovery. 1t is supposed that the
fiavoring caused the trouble.