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THE MAINE STATE PRESS.
MAINE.
Contagious Diseases.

|
| AUGUSTA, July 23.-Cases of contagious
diseases were reported to the State Board of
Health during the week ending July 21, as
| follows;
=, Diphtheria.,Augusta, A; Milo, 2; Columbia
Typhoid fever-Ashland, 81 westbrook, 8; Var
mouth, 2.
Scarlet fever-Parsonsfield 1; whitneyville, 8;
| Portland /.
The four cases reported in Augusta were
at the Insane Hospital, two of them end
ing fatally. The most reasonable explain
alton which has yet been found for the orr
gin of this outbreak is that young man
came to the Hospital as an attendant June
2i, who had from the 18th to the 20th what
he called simple sore throat. He kept his
bed two or three days but had no medical at
tendance. On the oath or the 25th his broth
er who had been with him at home was at
tackled with diphtheria.
He will Ride Instead of Tramp.
OLD ORCHARD. July 23.-A tramp who
has been working at Fred Whittier's livery
stable. stole horse and buggy today. The
team belonged to guest at Hotel Belmont.
caiety at Bar Harbor.
BAR HARBoR, July 23.--The yacht Vol
unteer sailed westward this morning. The
steam yacht Electra left today bound for the
Isles of Shoals, and the lroquois sailed for
Jonesport. The remaining yachts have
qeen cruising in the bay, returning here to-
night.
The hop at the West End hotel Saturday
evening was well attended. Many cottagers
were present in full dress and large num-
ber were there from the yachts.
Everything Favorable.
NoNQUIT, Mass, July 23.-There has been
no notable change in Gen. Sheridan's con-
dition for the last "a hours. The symptoms
are all favorable.
Old Orchard Meetings.
OLD ORCHARD, July 23,-Evangelist Par
ker, of New York, returned today and took
charge of the afternoon service at the camp
ground. Mrs Van Cctt also preached.
Mrs. Van Colts meetings close tomorrow
night, and Rev. A. McLean's Christian Holi-
ness meetings follow.
The Free Baptist meetings at Ocean Park
begin tomorrow.
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Real Estate transfers.

The following transfers Of real estate in
this county have been recorded at the Regis
try of Deeds:
ley $500.
Elizabeth II. SHILLING estate to John I. Wood.
$3.50.
Diamond Island Philip f. Turner to Maria A.
Harding. $780,
East Deermg-Sarah e. Churchill TO BENJAMIN
+. Lunt. 81.
Brunswck-Daniel A. Booker to the Merchants
insurance Company. $1,000.
Naples-Miriam L. Green to Almira Green.
S400.
Raymond-N. II. Allen to IL. j. Lane and ais.
S235.16.
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An Astonishing Fool.

BosToN, July pa gentleman living in
Charlestown, whose name is suppressed, is
today $4,000 poorer than he was Saturday.
Saturday afternoon well dressed man ap-
preached him, called him by name, and said
he had been referred to him as trustworthy
gentleman. The stranger wanted the Charles
town man to go into partnership in bust
nees that would prove very lucrative. He
gave such glowing description of the busi-
from the bank and deposited it with third
party. together with $4,000 from the first
stranger. Then they separated, agreeing to
meet later in the day. The strangers and
the $4,000 have not been seen since.
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BRUNsWICKs.

Earned druns-SkOWhegans, 2; BrunSWicks, i.
Two base hts-Donoyan, Priest King, Fuller
Three base hits-Donovan. Stolen bases-Tufts
(2), PushOr (3), Donovan. Lumsdens (2), King
(3), Dugan (2) Simpson (2). Kearnis, (2), Priest
(2), Fish (3), Sheuman, Anis. First base on balls
Tufts, Simpson. Hit by pitched ball-Lumsden
Kearnis, Lampert. First base on balls-SkOwhe-
Stevens, 3.
Passed balls king 0, Hubbard 8. Struck out
Priest 3, Kearnes 10, Stevens 4. Double plays
Pushor, Lumsden, Kearnes. Umpire-K. @.
Wade. Time-2h. lon,
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ITEMS FOR HoRsEMEN.
Horses to be Trotted by Ira Wood
bury In the Fall Races.

Ihe writer visited the stable of Mr.. Ira
woodbury., the well known horseman, yes
terday, and was shown number of the best
horses In this vicinity which he is to han
dle Tor the fall races. Upon arriving at the
stable, which is situated at Deering Center.
Mr.. Woodbury. was found In the stable with
Mr.. l.. 5. Crocker's handsome SIX year old
mare Evaline. Eyaline is green horse but
remarkably promising animal and 1t Will
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Grent Falls j excited at the present tine

Great Falls is excited at the present tine
over the supposed elopement Of Emery j
Randall, paymaster and treasurer of the
prominent citizen, and Mrs. Juliet Worces-
ter, wife Of William A. Worcester, who has
been confined in Dover for some years past,
The parties left Great Falls week before
last. Mrs. Worcester is worth from $4,000
70 100000. Randall leaves wife and two
dausnters. IL Is supposed that the couple
have gone Europe. An auditor is examining
he is short.
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Notes.

The Maine State League game in Lewis
ton Saturday. between the Lewistons and
Bath, resulted in a victory for the former by
a vote Of 10 to 4.
The game Of base ball between the Angus
.as and Portlands will open at p. m; on
Wednesday, at Augusta. Spear and Grli-
fifth will be the batteries for the visitors, and
Rogers ard Underwood for the home team
The Sentinels Of South Portland challenge
any club in Portland, composed of boys un-
der II years of age, to play game this week.
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Falling 8. 900 Feet safely,

QUINCY, ILL.,. July 23.-Samuel Baldwin,
brother of the famous aeronant, 2. Baldwin,
this morning made one of the most daring
and successful balloon ascensions and para.
chute descents ever made. He left the bal
loon when 5000 feet high, and landed in a
field two miles from the spot in eight min
violent oscillations.
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Failure Of Levi m. Bates.

NEW YORK, July 23.-Levi M. Bates. q
dry goods dealer on 9th avenue and 2Sd
street, confessed judgement to-day to the
amount of $126,263 liabilities with $3.50, ,OO(
assets. Bates has been reputed very wealthy
He has been prominent in politics and
several times has been mentioned in connec-
tion with the Republican and Independent
nominations for mayor. The failure has
greatly surprised the trade.
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TOWN cAucUSES.

The Republicans of Naples held their eau
Gus Saturday. r. A. Hill, Ii. J. Leavitt and
j. I. Maxfeld were chosen delegates to at
tend the county convention at Portland.
They are instructed to use all honorable
means to secure the nomination of Frank II.
Plummer, of Portland. for county commits
sioner and VIM. NJ. Cook, of Casco, for
Senator from the northern district.
CUMBERLAND.
The Cum berland delegates to the county
convention are Albert Rideout, o. S.
Thomes, Oliver Collins and c. M. Hamilton.
They are said to be instructed for Frank w.
Robinson, Esq, of Portland, for county at
torney
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BASE BALL.
New England League.

The New England League games yester.
day resulted as follows:
AT MANCHESTER.
Manchesters, 10; Lowells. 2. Base hits
Manchesters, 10; L0wells, 3. Errors-Man-
chesters, 8; L0wells, IL. Batteries-Meade,
Clarke and Manning, Burke and Murphy.
AT WORCESTER.
WOrcesters, 0; Portsmouths, 3. Base hits
-Worcesters, 10; Portsmouths, 10. Errors
Worcesters, 8; POrtsmouths, r. Batteries
Walker and Briggs, Willis and Kittredge.
The Standing.
The following is the standing of the New
England League;
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1t turns out that Mr.. Marshall Curtis was
not killed at Enrtnne Rnclrs h1. drn1unircr

1t turns out that Mr.. Marshall Curtis was
not killed at Fortune Rocks by drowning,
but was thrown from the boat which he was
in. and his head coming in contact with some
hard.substance, probably a rock, he was in
stantly killed, or stunned. and died soon
afterwards. The body was found about
o'clock in the afternoon, lying face down.
wards on Fortunes Rocks beach as it is call
ed, with the head half buried in the sand.
The flesh was badly discolored, and upon the
back Of the head was scalp wound about
an inch in diameter A moment afterwards
the fog, which was very dense at the time,
lifted and disclosed the boat bottom up
wards and anchored near the seal rocks
short distance from the beach. 1t was held
by about thirty feet Of line.
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The New Hampshire covernorsnIp.

Tacoma, N. H., July 23.-The Republi-
cans of belknap county have persnaded
Hon. woodbury. l.. Melcher of Laconia, to
become a candidate for governor The
county claims recognition this year from the
iact that no governor has ever gone from it,
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A cadetshIp for New Hampshire

CONCORD, n. H., July 23.-Congressman
Gallinger gives notice that he has been in
vited by the Secretary of War to nominate
candidate for appointment as cadet from
the Second Congressional District of this
Point not later than August 2Sth. Candi-
dates will report in this city August IA, for
physical and competitive examination before
a committee.
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Campaign Medals and FLAGS

McKenney, the jeweller, has the prettiest
of campaign medals, fastened by a spread
eagle pin to a red, white and blue ribbon.
He also has the neatest little flags for the
use of the ladies'
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THE WALDO.
iftIa chaheanIln lcland D..,l.I u.

one OF tlle most popular summer resorts on Cas-
Hotel accommodations strictly lrst-class. nmra
spring water; perfect drainage Superior facilities
for bathing, boating ana hshlng. Open June 27th
ie4eOd3m j. b. REED, Manager.
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The Standing.
The following is the standing Of the clubs
in the National League:
Other Games.

sKowHEGANs, 10; BRUNswIcKs, Z.
The Skowhegans played the Brunswicks at
Skowhegan Saturday, this being the score:
sK0WUEcANa
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Mean daily bar :. 30. .864 Maximum ther.. ..74.5
Mean daily ther.69.5 Minimum ther. .....60.1
Mean daily d'wpt..64.5 Max. vel. wind... 18S
Mean daily hum. .84.5 Total precip...... .04
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
July %, 1888, 500 PM
Observations taken at the same moment OF time
At ALL atationa "
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The Republicans of Scarborough are requested
to meet at the Town House on Tuesday. July
31st, at O'Clock, p. m, for the purpose of select
ing delegates to the County Convention, holden at
Portland, August 8, 1888.
Per order of Town Committee.
Scarborough, July 20, 1888.
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the WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, July "a.
The indications for New England are
fair weather and stationary temperature,
followed Tuesday night by slightly cooler
winds, becoming variable.
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
PORTLAND, Me-, July %, 1885,
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WesfhroaIr

The Republicans of Westbrook are requested TO
meet at Odd Fellows Hall, Saccarappa, on Satur-
day, July 2Sth, at 8 O'Clock p. m, to select dele
gates to attend the Republican County conven-
ton to be held at Portland, Aug. Sth.
Per order Republican Town Committee.
WestbroOk, july 2lst 1883,
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SAco, July 23.-The Republicans of this
city tonight signifed their appreciation of
the work done at the National convention
by raising flag with the names of the can
didates. There was present large and very
enthusiastic crowd. Hon. Henry B. Cleaves
of Portland was present and addressed the
assembly, not only in token of his devotion
to the great principles of the true Republi-
canism, but also for the pleasure of meeting
those Republicans of York county who stood
behind him during his gallant canvass for
the position of party standard bearer Mr..
Cleayes, who was received with loud cheers,
spoke as follows
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cAUcUSSES.

The Republicans of the town Of North Var
on Saturday, August 4th, at o'clock p. M, fol
the purpose of electing two delegates 10 attend
the County Convention to be holden at Portland
August 8th. Per order Town Committee
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Orford.

Mr.. Willard has advertised to close
his store for the present at o'clock on
Wednesday evenings.-Isaac Look has
left his milk route and gone to Plym-
outh, whether he will go into the same
business there we do not know. We
hear that Henry Hamford will take his
place here in carrying .milk.-Flossie
Carr spent the Sabbath with her friend
Maud Riley, but has returned home
for the winter.-We learn that D. Il.
Hale is quite sick.-Large quantities
of hay have been purchased in this
town, which is now being shipped to
market. constant Wright has again
commenced work on the railroad, talk
ing the place Of Royal Morris who is
confined to his bed with rheumatic
trouble.-C. H. Tillotson is still can
wasting for his wonderful book, with
good success.-Another Car load of
corn has Just arrived at the grist mill
to be ground into meal.
DR.. FL. 0. Hitchcock former teach
er in the Academy, and who married
his present wife here, Miss Kate Will
cox, died at Kalamazoo, Mich, aged
about 60 years. news of which has just
been received here. lie was eminent
in his profession and leaves most ex-
cellent wife to mourn his loss.
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OrfOrdXilla.

D. T. Hale is on the sick list.-Char-
lie Hall has the mumps, also some of
G. f. Whitman's family and several at
the upper street have hem.-Alice,
daughter of Geo. Butman is sick
Abram Washburn, wife and son of
Lexington, Mass, are visiting their
parents in this village.-Fred Hall
went to Boston Monday, to drive up a
horse d. T. Hale purchased during his
absence. Frank Clough who has been
dangerously i'll at VIM. Stetson's is
some better. His mother and brother
came from Wentworth Sunday. His
brother returned home Tuesday.
His mother remained with him.-B. f.
Hackett has caught 21 foxes, 10 skunks
2 raccoa As1nan62Rskrats and one mink
this fall ENoe5wa singihgv School
Friday evening and there is to be one
next Friday eve. A dancing school
Monday and Tuesday evenings, and
one next Monday evening.
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A Woman's Discovery.

''Another wonderful discovery has been
made and that too by lady in this country.
Disease fastened its clutches upon her and
tests, but her vital organs were undermined
and death seemed imminent For three
months she coughed necessarily and could
not sleep. She bought of us bottle of DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption and
was SO much relieved on taking first dose
that she slept all night and with one bottle
has been miraculously cured. Her name is
Mrs. Luther Lutz." Thus write w. G.
Hamrick d Co., Of Shelby, N. C.-Get a
free trial bottle at
A. T. CLARKE's Drug Store.
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Royal Yacht Capture.
MEETING OF ENEMIES IN WAR, FRIEND
In PEACE.

The News recently published from the
New York World Admiral Jouett's descrip-
ton of the capture of the Royal Yacht, a
confederate cruiser, under command OF
Captain Thomas Chubb, in Galveston bay
during the late war. In a few days The
News Will publish Captain Chubb's descrip-
ton of the memorable encounter. Those
familiar with the commodore have frequent
ly heard him allude to this circumstance in
his life as one of the most memorable epOchs
in his eventful career he never tires OF
recounting the exciting scenes of his Strug-
gle with Jouett and his brave band, never
failing to give Admiral JOuett the most eX-
allied praise for his bravery and courage.
The following, clipped from Washing
ton paper, adds an interesting chaper to the
seouel of the memorable war event.
1t was a select and happy party of gov
eminent officials, ladies and gentlemen to-
gether. who were invited to spend the day
at the Anchorage, the attractive country
home of well-knOwn naval officer who has
done his country signal service and attain
ed to the highest rank in his profession.
Another sharer i'm his generous hospitality
was Commodore Chubb, in the late c,'nfed-
crate SERVICE and these two old Soldier-sail-
ors made it interesting for the rest of the
party, recounting "reminiscences of their
former experiences, after the fashion of the
old soldier in the Deserted Village, who,
Kindly babe 10 stay,
Sat by the fire and talked the night away;
Told Of his wounds and deeds OF valor done,
Shoudered his crutch and showed how fields won
Meeting as enemies on the highway of
the sea when the admiral was lieutenant
and Commodore Chubb captain, and the
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ThetfOrd Center,

At meeting of the trustees Of
Thetford Academy, held Nov. %, at
the Academy the old board of officers
were reelected and the following res
olution adopted, to wit:
Feeling confident that in our present
principal, j. N. Mallory, we have a
very superior teacher and executive
officer, therefore,
ResolUed, That we pledge our best
efforts to increase the numbers of the
school and to stay up the hands of the
teachers i'm their effort to make the
school still greater success.
And we do most cordially commend
Mr.. Mallory as a teacher, to the pat
ronage of parents and guardians de-
string to afford their children and
wards the opportunity of an education
SAM'L FLETCHER, Secy.
Thetford, Dec. 10, 1888.
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boung union officer CALAMITY led party OF
q Oarders on to the deck of the confederate
aruiSer, the acquaintance made under such
diverse circumstances has ripened into a
devoted friendship and that warmth of af-
lection which, in men no longer young, is
so beautiful and touching. IIandshakine
and resOunding slaps on the back and shout
der are in frequent demand to express their
mutual sentiments, and at meeting and
parting they embrace with all the fondness
of lovers or school boys.
COMMODORE CHUBB
is character in his way, and might sit for
many a graphic pen picture, striking in
outline and charming in detail and finish.
With all the characteristic genialty of the
section he represents, and an originality as
unique as it is amusing and delightful, he
wins all hearts as completely as he did that
of his friend and enemy twenty-five years
ago.
1.-THE best man, the greatest man is the
admiral that ever walked quarterback"
he says enthusiastically, as he sits on the
wide pOrtico and watches his host with an
the grounds and enjoying his evening
smoke. 81 am mighty glad | didn't kill
him." he adds with hearty chuckle and
suppressed tremOr of his merry voice, land
/ came mighty near it mighty near it,"
And he speaks truly, for in
THE DESPERATE ENCOUNTER
in which ire gallant young United States
lieutenant met his now welcome and happy
guest, boarding pike in the hands of the
latter gave him what nearly proved a fatal
wound, but which in the heat of the con-
tlict he was quite unconscious of till grow
ing faint from the loss Of blood, when, with
all the nerve of the soldier, he pulled the
broken and deadly missile from the wound
and filled the vacuum temporarily with a
portion of his underwear and resumed his !
fighting, and so successfully that the battle |
resulted in the capture of the confederate, |
and Captain Chubb was made prisoner on |
board the union frigate, where the acquaint-
ance then formed between him and his adj
versary lasted until after the war, and de-
veloped into the warm friendship which
brought them together ON .this>nOfcason.
indeed. this very incident $50 ~
he strongest bdnd betweent[ ~ L0y ~
indulge in playful or serious "reminiscences
md address each other loosely by such
,pithets as ''you Yankee or "old Pirate,'
by hearty slap or roar of
aughter. shouting at each other as if they
we're still on board ship and trying to speak
Ibove the roar of the pillows or the clash of
Galveston News.
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n Granite State Local Items "
Piermont.


School commenced in the village
Monday, f. X. Wilkins of Dartmouth
College, teacher.-Mr. Ladeau from
Massachusetts,, has moved on to the
Freeman ROBBIE farm.-A Christmas
Cantata is expected at the Town House
December 25th, est. Nicholas visit to
the Sunday School.-The w. G. T. U.
will meet with Mrs. Eldridge Thursday
at 2.30 p. m. The reports of the cor
responding secretary, recording secre-
tary and treasurer will be called for.
All are cordially invited There will
be sOciable at A. p. Chase's next
Wednesday evening. A coffee supper
at the time, the proceeds to pay the
expense of warming and lighting the
Town Hall for religious meetings the
coming winter. All interested are in
Lewis E. Risley died very
suddenly Wednesday night.
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West Eairlea.

Sixteen of our young ladies are to
present ''Rebekah's Triumph" at Whit
news Hall some time next week.
Frank Robinson is working at the fish
rod factory at Post Mills.-Our sick
list this week includes Horace Siblev,
j. G.. Eastman, E. N. Davis and Almon
Johnson.-W. H. Eastman and Miss
Bretelle johnson were united in mar
riage last Sunday.-Col. Bigeiow is
convalescent.-E. N. Davis is confined
to the house with erysipelas in his arm.
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The HOLIDAYS.

There is nothing more conducive t. the
enjoyment of the Holiday Season than
Good Health, to secure and permanently
remain free from Paralysis. Heart Disease,
Rheumatism, Dyspepsia, Kidney and Blad-
der Troubles. Use Anti-Apoplectine,
price $1.00 at YOU. druggists. Henry Abb
tine has done me the most good of any
lhing have ever taken for paralysis of the
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It is Useless

for young ladies who are troubled with
freckles, pimples, moth and tan and a bad
skin generally to use liquid paints or dry
powders, for they only make the skin look
well for the time being. TO have a good
complexion you must have pure blood.
Use Sulphur Bitters and your skin will be
fair and complexion rosy.-YOung Ladies'
Magazine.
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N Office !!

The annual meeting of the stockholders
of the National Bank of Newbury will b
held at their Banking House at 10 O'Clock
a. m. of Tuesday the Sth day of January
next for the following purposes, viz:
LIST. To elect five directors for the enSu-
ing year.
End. TO see if it is advisable to give up
National Banking for State Banking.
By order of Directors,
GEO. LESLIE, Cashier.
Wells River, Dec. 1, 1888. Clio
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"Shall our girls whistler OF course if
they strengthen their lungs by taking DR..
9uPs Cough Syrup.
"When headache Joins neuralgia, then
comes the tug of war" A wise general
marshals his force. charges with bottle
of Salvation Oil. and the doughty foe lies
cringing in the dust.
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The California Fruit Grower says: 1T
is no use trying to disguise the fact that
the grape crop Of California this year is
much below the average in size and
quality Of fruit. +"
The honey season has not been sue
cessful one in either the United States or
ConnEn