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This leaves 80 votes unaccounted for. Mis-
souri, and Arkansas are still doubtful quanti-
ties. 1t is believed there will be no material
change from this estimate for a ballot or two
and it is thought the convention will then
adjourn over night. During that night some
combinations will be made with view to
controlling the nomination the next day. At
the present writing the nomination of De-
pew appears impossible. After this has
been demonstrated in balloting Platt will
probably call away his forces, numbering
20 or 25 votes, and if a combination has been
formed, throw them in. Warner Miller is
expected to throw his votes to Sherman.
What Depew will do when the moment
comes for abandoning his own canvass is
one of the mysteries of the hour. An inti-
mate friend of his said tonight: 'If Depew
cannot be nominated, look to see him rise
and in theatrical manner throw his votes
to Blaine" Depew himself will be placed
in nomination by Senator Hiscock. Just
NV one fact is pretty well settled, and that
is the nomination of a soldier in one place or
the other. This fact initiates much against
Allison, who otherwise is in a good position
Opposition of the Pacific States steadily
weakens Sherman. just now Harrison is in
high favor, New England and New Jersey
leaning toward him and it is not impossible
that he will intimately be made the choice
of the combination of men spoken of. If the
nomination comes West it probably will go
to Harrison, Alger or Gresham and the
chances of the three men are in the order
named. Phelps is almost certain to be
for via E
comes West, and if Blaine, or an Eastern
man is named, Gov. Porter, of Indiana, or
Alger will be taken. If Sherman is COM
PEELED to fall back beaten, Gov. Foraker will
be sprung on the convention. and
at the same time, many of Sher-
mans supporters will go to Gresham.
Senator Quay has leaning toward Gresh-
am, and many Gresham men are inclined
toward the Ohio Senator If their man cannot
be nominated. The Gresham managers
have card to play in break from Harri-
son in the Indiana delegation where they
control nearly one-third Of the votes.
The election of Estee as permanent chair
man is construed as a Blaine victory by out
siders, but it is really the result of trade
by which Californians drop the Blaine
boom.
The platform commit tee tonight listened
to delegation from the National Woman's
Suffrage Association and to Mrs. j. Ellen
Foster Of Iowa, for stronger utterances on
the liquor traffic They then went to work
ON the platform The committee on creden-
tials this evening elected Hon. VIM. B. Hep
burn of Iowa, chairman. and BIN. Bosworth
of Rhode Island, secretary. The Virginia
contest was taken up and speeches on both
sides listened to, Malone speaking in his
own behalf.
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DepeW'S Strength Waning, and His Pu-
ture Course a Problem.
Estee, The Californian. Gets The Perma.
nent Craftsmanship.
An Estimate Of the Strength Of the Ae-
knOwledged Aspirants.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, June 19.-The committee
on permanent organization met soon after
the adjournment Of the convention, and,
without dissenting voice, elected Hon. M.
M. Estee, of California, permanent chair
man. The temporary secretaries, reading
clerks and all other temporary officers, with
the addition of Mr.. Lynch, of Pennsylvania,
as an additional secretary, were made per-
manent officers of the convention.
Some of the best men of the party have
agreed to work together in an effort to bring
order out Of chaos, and to prevent the max
ing of dangerous nomination. This move
ment embraces such men as Senators Hale
Hoar and Aldrich, and Committeeman Fes.
sender, in New England; Senator Hiscock
and ex-senator Platt, William Walter
Phelps, Mr.. Clarkson and Gov. Gear, of
Iowa, and several other prominent men in
New England and the Middle States. 1t is
believed that this movement has its origin in
the conviction that the nomination of Depew
would be imprudent. Ex-senator Platt and
William Walter Phelps, who are opposed TO
Depew, were certainly the prime movers in
the combination, and it is claimed that Con-
u6CblCub ucCiSlOu W pIcScHb tuc udll6 VI
Senator Hawley was made for the purpose
of holding the votes from Depew. 1t is not
the purpose of the combination to select a
candidate Immediately. The men engaged
in it will 60 into the baloting with tacit
understanding that they are to come to-
gether in any crisis which may
seem to demand action on their
part. AccC riding to the present
programme, the vote of New England. which
excepting Hawley, has no candidate, will be
split among all the candidates at the outset.
Maine will give vote to every candidate in
the field Vermont will vote for Sherman,
Massachusetts and New Hampshire will
split, Rhode Island will vote for Allison and
Connecticut, of course, for Hawley. New
York is solid for Depew, excepting John
O'Briep, who declares he will vote for
Blaine. New Jersey is for Phelps. Penn
sylvania has 35 votes for Sherman, Is for
Filter and 10 scattering Ohio is for Sher-
man; Indiana, for Harrison; Michigan for
Alger; Illinois, for Gresham Wisconsin, for
Rusk, and Iowa, for Allison. Minnesota
has ten votes for Gresham and four scatter
ing. Kansas is for ingalls,, and Colorado
and Nevada are doubtful. Oregon is for
Gresham, and California for Stamford. Ne
vada is divided between Sherman, Gresham,
Depew, Alger and Harrison. An intelligent
estimate of the first ballot shows IL candi-
dates with votes about as follows:
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GENERAL NEWS.

The ninety-eighth annual session of the
New Hampshire Medical Society convened
at Concord, yesterday.
Trinity church, recently completed at
Lenox, Mass, was consecrated yesterday
Mrs. Frelinghuysen and family and EXPIRE
sident Arthur's daughter were among those
present.
The loss by the big fire in Danbury,
Ct, is now placed at S150,000.
The graduating exercises at Wellesley Col
lege took place yesterday, the class number
ing g. Hon. W. c. p. Breckenridge, of Ken
lucky. whose daughter is member of the
graduating class, delivered the Grafton.
The officers Of the National Fishery Asso-
citation and American Fishery Union have
passed resolutions commencing the action of
the Senate in the fishery treaty.
BY the wrecking of heavy freight train
early yesterday morning, near Woodmont
Conn, the tracks of the New York & New
Haven railroad were bladly blocked up
Mails and passengers were subjected to a
long delay.
Twenty survivors of the crew of the
steamer Kearsarge met at Gloucester yester-
day to celebrate the sinking of the Alabama
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best Of Style IL Is shown In innumerable
shades and colors Of various kinds Of silk,
though very light shades OF delicate tints,
with bright woven or embossed designs up
on 1t, is the most popular. For midsummer
wear this scarf is made of washing linen,
such as white heavy cord piques. Scotch
zephyr cloths and French linen damask, and
in the better qualities d-embroidered de.
signs are used. The very handsome scarf
known as the De Joinyille, which Is folded
somewhat in the fashion Of puff scarf, hay-
ing the narrow part In the centre, and often
set of by the addition OF minute gold pin,
Is still popular. The large FOulards, too, are
arranged In similar manner. A threatened
importation Is an English scarf, In appear
anee not unlike an Old-tlme stock = Il Is a
long-shaped and folded silk scarf, wound
thrice around the neck and fastened with a
handsome pin. 1t is not as yet affected by
other than the ultra fashionable.
Dress shirts are not In much demand just
now, and we find nothing new either in ma
terial or design TO report about them. The
fayorite style has elaborately embossed
b0s0ms, with holes for two studs. The most
popular shirts are those with fancy bosoms.
for which there Is large and Increasing de-
mand. In these stripes Of blue or pink run
ming across the bosom and In the Oxford
shirt around the cuff Is the prevailing style.
These stripes are generally arranged In
grouped patterns, which in some Instances
are too striking for good taste. With these
col0red shirts It Is customary to wear white
collars and cuffs. They are also supposed to
be the inYariable accompaniment OF col
ored suit. The studs and links usually worn
with such garments are Of white enamel.
French flannel shirts this season are In
stripes and checks, and having a remarkably
good appearance, In addition TO ease and
comfort, they will undoubtedly have their
share OF popularity as an adjunct 10 a lounge
costume.
What would dress amount TO without col
| lars and cuffs? These are important access
| s0ries Of which mention must not be omitted.
| The former are now being worn rather lower
| than heretofore, and u Is perhaps needless
10 add that the pointed style Is most favored.
| A very popular style has ''V" shaped open
ing, and can be worn either as a straight col
| lar or with the points turned down but
| slightly by the wearer. This arrangement,
| by the way, Is common both In domestic and
| imported goods. Though the regular clap"
| eutf Is worn, the ''linked" form Is decidedly
| the favorite. 1t has either round or square
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POINTS OF INTEREST.
Bulletins of the Doinss in the Great
Convention Hotel.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, June 16., 1928 p. M.-The
great hall is almost full. The entrance of
General Fremont is greeted with cheers.
[1231.]
The convention is called to order by Chair
man Jones.
Chairman Jones speech emphatically fav-
ors protection. He says the platform and
candidate of the convention should be the
embodiment of this spirit.
1881
Temporary Chairman Thurston is greeted
with applause as he takes the platform to
begin his speech.
Mr.. Thurston's speech is punctuated with
applause. His reference to the leaders Of
1884 is greeted with great applause.
u.O4.l
Chairman Thurston's statement that
Blaine denied the convention the privilege
of supporting him is greeted with cries Of
mo" and applause from the galleries. Mild
applause greeted the mention of the Chinese
question.
lilo P. NJ
Mr.. Thurston says: 1--WE dare not commit
political crime of disobeyance to Mr.. Rlaine's
express will" Great and Continued ap-
plause.
1.22 p. MI
Mr.. Thurston says the great issue of the
coming campaign IS the tariff A great many
CONTINUED ON FOURTH PAGEl
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SOUTH BERWICK, June 1e.-The Ministe-
rial Association of the Portland District,
commenced its first session at South Ber-
wick, Monday evening, June 18th. The
preachers present were Rev. Messrs. l. Luce,
ID. b. Randall, A. w. Pottle, 1. b. Lapham,
K. Atkinson, w. F. Marshall, II. F. A. Pat
terson, f. A. Bragdon, S. Brown, ]. NJ.
Frost and n. L. Whitaker.
The opening sermon was preached by Rev.
N. L. Whitaker. Text, III Timothy iii 1917.
The sermon was an exceedingly able and
forcible presentation. Tuesday morning s
session commenced at o'clock Rev. K.
Atkinson conducted the opening services.
The report from the churches represented a
harmonious and prosperous state of affairs.
At 10 o'clock, Rev. B. Freeman presented a
carefully prepared essay on the topic, "The
Kingdom of Heaven; when, where and
how" Dinner was served to the association
in The church parlors, and all enjoyed a So
cial time
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Free RaptIsts at saco.

SAco, June 18.-The Free Baptist Maine
western yearly meeting is in session here
and will continue until Thur sday afternoon.
The session opened this afternoon with a
large attendance of pastors and lay delgates
from various churches in the western part
of the State. Rev. J. M. Bailey read an es-
say: ''The remedy for hobbies in the pull
pit" Tonight Rev. l.. Smith Harrison
preached a sermon on "Christians, the light
of the world" The business session will be
held tomorrow morning The ministers
conference, connected with the meeting, or
ganized this afternoon with Rev. o. w.
Waldron of Saco, president and Rev. j M.
Bailey of Saco. secretary.
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wheeImen Ride to vitorx.

BALTIMORE. June 19.-The bicycle races
at Arlington Driving Park this afternoon
were witnessed by 5000 people. The mile
dash for the League championship was won
by w. w. Windbe, of Lynn. Mass. time, 2.43.
The half mile race for noyices was won by
N. E. McCune, of Everett, Mass. time, 1.22.
The Baltimore team, Kingsfeld and West,
won the mile tandem handicap; time, 3.04 40.
The three mile race, laps to count. was won
by w. w. Windbe, of Lynn, Mass; time,
9.32 20. w. II. Kingsland, of Baltimore,
won the two mile tricycle. race; time, 7O4.
The three mile handicap was won by w. E.
McCune, OF Everett, Mass, and the mile
tricycle. race for the League championship
by. Kingsland of Baltimore; time, 3;02. The
safety bicycle handicap of two miles was
awarded to j. f. Midge, Of Worcester,
Mass; time, 5.87. The steeple, chase of
three quarters of mile was won by f. G.
Gilbert. of Elizabeth, N. j. The prizes were
handsome gold and silver medals.
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CONCORD. N. H., June 19.-The State pro-
hibition convention was held here today.
Several ladies were among the delegates.
Dr. Edgar l.. Carr, Of Pittsheld, was NOM
mated for governor and Hon. Larkin ID.
Mason, of South Tainworth, Col. Joseph
Wentworth, of Concord, John ii. Goodale,
Of Nashua, and George ID. Dodge, Of Hamp-
den Falls, for presidential electors. The
platform endorses the national ticket; pre-
sents the suppression of the liquor traffic as
the supreme question Of the hour; demands
the abolition Of the national revenue system
approves the enactment Of the nuisance"
law warns the people Of the State against
the effort already made to overthrow the
prohibitory and enact high license laws; en-
dorses the action Of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union to prevent personal Will
fieation of candidates during the president
ial campaign; denOunces cOrrupt.war money
and favors perpetual disfranchisement Tor
purchasing or selling votes; and approves
the running of Sunday trains and the publi-
cation Of Sunday newspapers.
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MAINE.
Simon Proposes to Serve.

Especial TO- the Press,l
WATERvILLE, June 19.-Chairman Brown
arrived from Portland this morning, where
he was in conference with Hon. William l..
Putnam and other leaders of the party. He
He decided to call a meeting of the old COM
mittee at the Falmouth Hotel, ON Thursday
evening, to make arrangements for the car
rying on of the campaign. Notwithstand-
ing the resolution introduced into the con-
vention authorizing the new committee to
take charge of the campaign, Browns COM
mittee propose to serve until the first of jan
uary
Professor Warner Goes to Cambridge
PENNINGTON, June 19.-Prof. Charles F.
Warner, for the past five years in charge of
the scientific department of the Pennington
Normal School, has resigned to accept that
of the department of physics in the CAM
bridge, Mass, High School and Manual
Training School. He is a splendid teacher
and this community greatly regrets their
loss. This morning he was presented with
an elegant gold-headed cane by the men,
bers of the class of SS in the Normal School,
Fire at South Paris.
|. NORWAY, June 10. = Fannie Sawtelle's
farm dwelling at South Paris was burned at
10 o'clock today. The cause is unknown
Loss, $1,000; insured for $500.
N orr1al School Exercises.
FARMINGToN, June 19.-The closing exer-
cises of the Pennington Normal School, be
gan today with the examination of classes.
Among those present were Hon. Tobias
Lord of Standish, of Gov. Marbles Council !;
Trustees Merrill, Philbrook and Hinkley,
Prof, r. Woodbury., principal of the Castine
Normal School; Mr.. Davis, of the Deering
| High School, and others. This evening the
address to the graduating class was delivered
by Principal Purington, in the Baptist
church, before good audience.
A Scratch on His Nose.
BANGOR, June 19.-Hancock street, in the
suburbs of Bangor, is almost always filled
with children, and across it the Bar HarboI
branch trains pass. Monday night train
in backing knocked down two-year-old
boy, and two Pullmans, two passengers, a
baggage car and a locomotive passed over
him. He lay between the rails, and the only
injury was scratch ON his nose.
SelIon and Hayes.
BANGOR, June 19.-It is understood that
on the recommendation Of George E. Dame,
both Sellon and Hayes have been dismissed
| from the postal service.
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STANLEY REPORTED KILLED.
The Rumors Discredited In London
and the Belgian Capital.

PARIS, June 19.-Adviees from Zanzibar
to the Journal des Debats says "There is
little doubt that Stanley is dead. The fam
lilies of persons who accompanied the expe-
dition have worn mourning for several
weeks. Ii is believed that Tippo lib has
taken revenge for Stanley having thwarted
him in his efforts to continue the slave
traffic"
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A Scratch on His Nose.
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
The House Votes to Dissolve the Ii
brary Building Commission.

WASHINGTON, June 19:-The House to-
day passed the joint resolution authorizing
the Secretary of War to loan tents and equip
age to the Society of the Army of the Poto-
mac on the occasion of the Gettysburg re-
union. The House went into committee Of
the whole on the sundry civil appropriation
bill and the time was spent debating the
paragraphs relating to the Congressional Ii
brary building. resolution was. finally
adopted, striking out the provision in the
bill apprOpriating $500,000 for the continna-
tiOn of the work on the building and direct
ing the Senate and House committees on
public grounds to invite plans for the library,
the cost not to exceed three millions, from
five eminent architects and report at the
next session, meanwhile work on the build
ing to be stopped and the library commission
dissolved. The committee rose and the
House adjourned.
CeneraI'Sheridan's Condition.
WASHINGTON, June 19.-The following
bulletin was issued this evening:
Gen. Sheridan was troubled by coughing be-
fore midnight, but after that hour had but little
difficulty and rested quietly. Today he has
been quite comfortable and there are no changes
in his condition worthy of mention.
Maine Matters.
The following Maine pensions were grant
today:
ORIGINAL, INVALID.
Simon Mahar Pembroke.
Elijah ID. johnson, Madison.
wyman Merrill Millbridge.
Henry l.. Myers, National Military Home.
William G. Smith, West Buxton.
George X. Coyle, Buckfeld.
Charles Perry, Waterville.
John f. Rounds, South Hiram.
Loren Newell, Norway.
N. Kimball Chase, Liyermore Falls.
RESTORATION.
Frederick A. Hall, sebec.
INCREASE.
Jos. McKenney, Jr., Orono.
William Merrill, Bangor.
REISSUE.
Alonzo j. ODell, Pennington.
Thomas Clark Bangor.
Albert Il. Howard Cape Elizabeth Depot.
Michael Shea, Portland.
Matthew Wood, Midtown.
William Davis, Lewiston.
JnO NJ Richardson, South Windham.
Edward L. knowlton, Litchfed.
George w. Richardson, Eddington.
John B. Fitzpatrick, Bangor.
Jno. Carter, Augusta.
America II. Mathew, North Paris.
Francis p. Hall, Brewer.
Nathan ID. Hoxie, Detroit.
Peter Morgan, Bangor
REISSUE AND INCREASE.
Edward Rice, navy, Skowhegan.
Notes.
The shortage in the amounts of Gen. Ew-
ing, late distributing clerk in the depart
ment of justice, is $9,740.70. The bondsmen
will be held responsible.
The Senate today passed the resolution al
lowing the loan of tents for the Gettysburg
reunion, in concurrence.
Edward b. Aiken of Portland, was grant
ed patent on a nail asserting machine
Tuesday, and Cha les E. Darling and H.
Free of Lewiston, patent on tobacco pipe.
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scarfs and Shirts.

american fdshioh hohoMI
The variety in scarfs, as regards color and
makeup, Is not so large as that of last sea-
son. The ever popular four-in-hand Is seen
everywhere, and is still considered to be the
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No News in government circles.

LONDON, june 19.-A rumor that Henry
NJ. Stanley, the African explorer, is dead is
in circulation in this city and Paris. The
Paris Gaulois today says that King Leopold,
of Belgium, has received a telegram TO that
effect, but it is believed TO be untrue. There
is no news in government or Congo mission
airy circles, either in London or Brussels, Of
the death Of Mr. Stanley.
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In a fight between drunken Hungarians
and lrishmen, whom they assaulted near
Wiikesbarre, Pa, yesterday, many persons
were injured ii Is reported that two men
were fatally hurt.
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An Unfounded Report.
New Hampshire ProhIbItIonIsts.

ever for the report that King Leopold has re-
ceived news Of the death of Stanley.
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Mean daily bar. .29S3 Maximum ther.. r....75.9
Mean daily ther...6S.3 Minimum ther. r....60.8
Mean daily d'wpt.52.O Max. vel. wind... 8
Mean daily hum. 55.7 Total precip...... %
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
fJune 49, 1888, HOO PM
Observations taken at the same moment OF time
At all stations
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Echoes from the Track.

The races Wednesday will be the 2.4O class,
and the class for four-year-olds. A great
deal of interest centres in the latter race
1t is difficult to pick the winner, although
the knowing ones quietly predict that the
bay gelding, Grover Cleveland, owned by
Mr.. F. o. Stanley, Of this city, is the favor
ite.
The free-for-all race Thursday, will prob
ably be the greatest tratting event ever wit
messed in Maine. Every horse will be driven
to win, and the race will be for blood from
beginning to end. There is great deal Of
rivalry between the friends Of Jack Spratt
and Glenarm, and good deal Of money Is
likely to change hands.
The judges today we're: Messrs. Norcross,
Drake and Twambley, and they oficiated in
manner satisfactory to the owners of the
horses and the spectators.
Among the well-known horsemen present
today were Z. l.. Norcross, Manchester; /;
Ben +. Hilton. Fairfield; William II. and
Philo A. Strickland, Bangor. Mr.. Norcross
looks younfer than ever, and Is still loud In
his praises Of the Fearnaught stock.
The attendance on the first day Of the June
meeting this year was much larger than 1t
was on the corresponding day last year. Big
crowds are expecten at Thrsday's and FRI
days races. Many will be here from Port
land on Thursday.
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Portland District Association.

was given by Rev. c. C. Creegan, D. D., of
New York