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The Portland daily press., 1889-09-17
The Crops and the weather.

The Crops and the Weather.
The weather-crop bulletin of the New En-
gland Meteorological Society. in co. opera
tion with the United States Signal Service,
for the week ending Saturday, September IA,
1889. says: I'm northern New England pas
lures have suffered somewhat on account of
the protracted drouth; corn has ripened
well and is being cut; onions, turnips and
beets were favored by the weather, and the
crops will be large; ensilage is being put In
in good condition, guaranteeing an abundant
supply of winter fodder; the potato crop is
about one quarter the average. The pas
lures in southern New England have been
greatly improved by rain; corn has been cut
and shocked, but the cloudy weather has de-
layed its drying; fine crop of buckwheat is
ready to be harv ested on the return of fair
weather. The high winds of Tuesday and
Wednesday did much damage, especially to
apples, completely stripping trees of the
fruit in many places. In western Connecti-
cut the peach crop is the heaviest in twenty
years. A large crop of cranberries has been
secured
Local Weather Report.
PORTLAND, Me-, September 16, 1889.
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-17
A NEW HARRoR NEEDED.


WILMINGTON, DEL, September 16.-The
recent storm, unparalleled for its destruction
of life and property within the Capes Of the
Delaware, has for the second time demon
strated the insufficiency of the Delaware
Breakwater as national harbor. The har-
Dor is safe enough, so far as the limits Of its
accommodations Is concerned, but each re-
curing storm drives within its sheltering
walls many more vessels than can there find
safe anchorage. The Breakwater was COM
pleted in 1928 at cost Of over $2,OOO,0 900, and
was supplemented about 20 years ago with
stone breaker, extending in an obtuse angle
to the line Of the Breakwater, and designed
to protect the harbor from the incursiOn of
floating ice during the winter. The Break
breaker about 800. Between their extreme
points is gap about quarter of mile in
extent, and 1t Is through this gap in times of
heavy northeast gales that the wind and
waves sweep with such destructive force. u
For some years past the work of filling up
this gap, so as to make the Breakwater and
the ice break one. continuous, compass
structure, has been in progress, but the APP
preparations made by Congress for this pur-
pose have not been generous, and thus far
but little showing has been made in the
work. With the completion of this improve
ment the capacity of the Breakwater will be
enlarged sufficiently to afford safe anchorage
to at least one hundred vessels.
After this national enterprise was finished,
in 1928, the harbor was for years ample for
all purposes, and prior to 1860 1t was rarely
that more than twenty or twenty-five vessels
congregated at one time under the protec-
ting lee of the Breakweter. But the rapid
increase of the coasting trade Of late
years The has Ss 9Sea and Its or %astsS
schooners come scurrying in whenever the
weather signals indicate storms that might
render continuance of the voyage precari-
GUS. Foreign vessels, steam and sail, wait
behind the Breakwater for inward or out
ward orders, and it is rare day when at
least so sails cannot be counted at anchor off
the Lewes shore.
These facts and the need of harbor
where vessels Of larger build and deeper
draught can find safe anchorage. the depth
of water behind the Breakwater does not
exceed 20 feet, has revived the talk of the
necessity of new breakwater. A point
Eve miles further up the shore, near the
Shear Shoals, is deemed as a favorable loca
tion and the cost is estimated at about
$3,G00,e00. The Maritime Exchange will
doubtless urge the project before the coming
SpSSinn 0f C0nprpco
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-17
A young Bangor girl was recently enticed

A young Bangor girl was recently enticed
to st. John, N. b., and induced to enter a
disreputable house. Her mother sought
police assistance and the place was raided:
Several other girls from Bangor were found
there, and 1t is alleged that such places in
st. John are the homes of number Of girls
enticed from Maine.
Mellard Jones druggist of Clayton, Ind,
Friday, fatally stabbed the Rey. Mr.. Smith
ing the druggist from the pulpit and he and
Jones met in the post-office. A quarrel en-
sued when Smith attacked Jones with his
cane. whereupon Jones used his knife, max
ing several cuts in Smiths abdomen which
will prove fatal Jones was arrested but
later discharged on the ground that the act
iustifable.
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-17
Lamsons vs., Lawsons.

Boston, Sept. 16.-The Lamson Consoli-
dated Store Service Supply Company brought
suit for libel against the Lawson Manufac-
turiug Company and Thomas w. Lawson,
president of that company, claiming $4,000
based on the charges that the Lamson Com
pany had stolen Inventions Of the Lawson
Company and the patterns of its machinery.
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-17

Local Weather Report.
PORTLAND, Me-, September 16, 1889.
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-17
he Cot the Treasure,

SACRAMENTO, CAL, September l6.-The
stage between Forest Hill and Auburn was
stopped this morning by one masked man,
who demanded the Wells, Fargo & Co. treas
escaped with 1t. 1t is not known how much
it contained.
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-17
A Persistent Rascal's Work.

CAMDEN, September 16.-Fire shortly af-
ter midnight destroyed blacksmith shop
near Higgins's stable. burning to death four
horses belonging to Will Perry. mail con-
tractor, with the Camden Belfast stage. an
open buggy, harnesses and a blackboard be-
longing to f. j. Higgins. Perry is native
of Appleton, Me-, recently from Massachu-
setts. He fitted out nice team and took the
cut on two occasions before, the last time
but few nights ago.
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-17
TWENTY DAYS WITHOUT FOOD.
The sufferIn9s OF a shIpwrecked
Crew In the Pacific.

AUKLAND, September 16.-The steamer
Wanui brought to this port the captain aud
crew OF the British ship Garston from sgd
ney, for San Francisco. The ship foundered
in mid-ocean and the sailors were 22 days In
an open boat without food or water.
Adyices by steamer Wanul announce the
death of the Queen Of the Tonga Islands.
The latest adYices from Samoa are that
Malietoa was quietly restored TO power. He
and Mataafa have gone to the Island OF Ma
uouo, where they will remain until the de-
cision of the Berlin conference has been con-
firmed
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-17
THE w EATHER.

Rain.
SIGNAL OFFICE, WAR DEPT,
WASHINGTON, ID. c.,
September 16, 1889, p. m.
The following is the forecast of the wealth
er for New England till s p. m. Tuesday:
Light rain, lower temperature, with winds
shifting to westerly.
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-17
Through Niagara Covoe

NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y, September 16.-
Yesterday Walter G. Campbell of Youngs-
town, N. Y, made the trip through the rapids
of the Niagaragorge below the falls. Ills
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-17

EOR SALE-BuiIding lot on old State street
II at great bargain; also lot 70x7o feet, cor
ner Congress and Gilman streets, cheap; also
three very cheap lots on Melbourne street. w.
II. MALDRON. $50 Middle street. l6-1
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-17
lxIsCELLANEOUs.

IL STYLES, colors, widths, sizes and half sizes,
only SI00. BROWN, Sign OF Gold Boot. l2=l
BARGAINS in Ladies' Kid Button Boots,
ID this day. Boots with r, J.. Tips, stylish,
s2OO Ladies Common Sense Kid Button, only
$2o1 at Sign of Gold Boot 461 Congress street.
BROWN, ls-l
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-17
The National League.

The following games were played in the
National League yesterday:
AT BOSTON.
Innings.........1 2 6 z 81
Phiadelphia........O o 0 o o Ks
Bostons...... ......0 2 u o o o O.
Base Philadelphlas, 8 Bostons, II. Er-
r0rs-Philadelphias, q; BOstons 4. batteries
BuffintOn and Clements, Clarkson and Bennett.
AT WASHINGTON.
Innings.........1 3 8 7 8 .
New Yorks.........0 o 3 o 0-12
Washingtons. 40 2 o o o o "a
Base hlts-New Yorks, IL; Washingtons, Q. Er-
rors-New Yorks, IL Washingt0us, o. Batteries
-O'Day and Brown, Ferson aud DAILY.
AT CHICAGO.
Innings.... ....1 6 8 9
Indianapolis. 40 o 2 0 0 0 1 90
ChicagoS. ......... 20 o. 3
Base ehits-Indanapolis, 8; Cheagos, o. En-
rors-Indlanapolis, n; ChicagOs, 10. Batteries
Boyle and Buckley, Hutchinson and Farrell.
THE LEAGUE STANDING.
The following is the standing In the Ma
tl0nal League:
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-17
Charles A. CillodIY.

BOSTON, September 16.-Mr. Charles A.
Gillodly, patrolman of Police Division 5,
died Of consumption yesterday, in Charles
town. He was born in BangoriJ une IL, 1859,
II, 1885. He leaves widow and three chill
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-17
Inspecting the Bos ton & Main,

C-Partly Cloudy
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-17

DOR sALE-Soft wood edgings $3.50 per
l. cord, hemlock and pine edgings for sale;
delivered in the city; now Is the time to buy Call
on j. II. BLAKE, Widgerys wharf. i'll
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-17
Funeral of E. L. veazie.

RocKLAND, September 16.-The funeral
Of E. l.. Veaze, the we'll known dry goods
merchant of Waterville, took place here to-
day, Rev. w. S. Roberts being the officiating
clergyman The Claremont Commandery
attended the funeral in body. The de-
ceased was the commander of St. Diners
Commandery of Waterville, delegation of
which attended the services here today. Mr..
Veazie was one Of the most popular citizens
OF Waterville, and leaves family. He was
formerly resident of this city. His loss
will be keenly felt.
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-17
The Wreck of the Lowell.

New YORK, September 16.-On Septem-
Der II, while in north latitude 81 degrees %
minutes and west longitude IA degrees 20
minutes, the schooner Welcome r. Beebe, 10
days out from Charleston, sighted three
masted schooner flying the signal, II am a
complete wreck" from jurymast attached
to the stump of foremast. The Beebe's
skipper shortened sail and headed in the di-
rection of the wreck. When he got near it
he saw that bark. flying the American en-
sign from her peak, had two boats out TAX
ing off the wrecks crew. He lowered
boat, however, and boarded the disabled
vessel. He found that she was the James S.
Lowell, from Bath. Me. Her three masts
were gone, her bowsprit broken off close to
the iron shoe. and almost everything about
her decks was splintered. She was full of
water, the waves making clean breach ov-
er her with every dip. He did not stay
longer when he found that no further help
was needed. The name of the rescuing bark
no did not ocnortaiu
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-17

EOR sALE-At Woodfords, large two story
water; large lot with fruit trees; large stable;
one minutes walk from street cars; $4,000; terms
$500 down, balance S100 per annum and interest.
w. II. WALDRON $50 Middle ST 1871
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-17
Foreign Notes.

At grand banquet given at Hanover Sun
day might by the provincial estates in honor
of Emperor Wilhelm, Count Won Munster,
German ambassador to France, gave a toast
In honor of the Imperial family. The En-
peror said he was fully conscious OF the 10y
atty Of the nobility. the self-saerifcing pa
triotism which had distinguished Hanover.
He proposed toast to Hanover and drank
IL from the same glass from which his grand
father drank similar toast In 1874.
1t Is officia ly stated that the Independence
OF Bulgaria will be proclaimed Friday next.
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-17
BASE BALL.
Ball Came Saturday.

Hook and Ladder Companies and 2 will
play game of ball Saturday afternoon for
the benefit Of George W. Scott, the foreman
of the Hayes Truck, who recently broke his
leg. This being worthy object everyone
should buy ticket. The admission fee will
be small
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-17
TIdIngs Of Another Wreck.

CAPE MAY, N. j., September 16-Sixty
barrels of coal oil came ashore here today,
and more is being constantly washed up,
probably floating out of some foundered ves-
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-17
TO u: T

hwy NICE tenements in house No. 1853 Frank
- IN street. House has been thoroughly re-
pared ana newly painted and papered through
Sve ve vesra M lesse & them to responsible party for
n;T au5aidtf 5 ocis CTS ~ FppWth Per month; Apply to
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-17
MAIN e.
Her Husbands Her own Affair

BIDDEFoRD, September 16. = Menzies
Moody and Mrs. Ada Dixon, both of Saco,
were married September 14th by Rev. A. W.
Pottle. The woman has lived here some
time, and always said she had husband
living in Canada. Hearing of the marriage
and the above rumor, a representative of the
Associated Press called at her home and
asked her if it was true that she had hus-
band in the Provinces from whom she never
legally been separated She acknowledged
snch was the case, and said she didn't con-
slider it anybody's business IL she had hun
dred husbands living. The attention of the
local authorities has been called to the mat
ter, and investigation will probably follow.
Mrs. Moody is about 80 years old, good look
ing and has one child.
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-17
The Speedy Baltimore.

WASHINGTON. September 16.-Secretary
Tracy today received the following telegram
from Capt. Kirkland, president of the trial
board which conducted the trial of the new
cruiser Baltimore last Saturday:
Trial CT the Baltimore satisfactorily complet-
ed. Horse power in excess of requirements av-
erage speed per hour for four hours, 10 6-1O
Knots; maximum speed for one hour, 20 2-10
KNOTS. Complete reports cannot be furnished for
some days."
This showing makes the Baltimore the fast
est vessel of any ship of her tonnage afloat
and the fastest man-of-war in the world.
The Philadelphia. which was recently
launched on the Delaware, has a hull prac-
tically the same as the Baltimore. In her
case there is no requirement as to horse
power. But she is guaranteed to make 10
knots, and, should she do as we'll as the Bal
tlmore, she will net handsome profit to her
builders, as they will receive $4,000 for
every quarter knot made by the vessel over
and above 10 knots.
Mr.. Oates Speaks.
WASHINGTON, September 16.-The Post
this morning prints an interview with Con-
gresham C.W.Oates of!Alabama. one of the
Democratic leaders who made the fight last
session against the direct tax bill. Upon
the organization of the next House Mr..
Oates says: ''The Democrats should not in
trust their leadership to one man, but should
put committee in charge, who shall deter
mine, subject to caucus, the lint of action to
be pursued on political measures. Now, if
the Republicans will act fairly and squarely,
If they will treat the minority in spirit Of
fairness, the Democrats will act in the same
spirit toward them. We will not adopt OBJ
structive tactics, but will rest content with
recording our negative votes and throwing
the responsibility for legislation on their
shoulders"
Warner Will Not Accept.
WASHINGTON, September 16.-Major War
ner returned this afternoon from Deer Park.
he declines to talk for publication, but his
friends say he has made up his mind not to
accept the offer of the position of Pension
Commissioner. Considerable surprise was
caused among politicians ami Grand Army
men, and on Newspaper Row, as their unan-
imous belief last night was that Major War
ner would accept. Business reasons are
said to have influenced him to decline the
Offer
Trouble With the Indians.
NEEDLES, CAL, September 16.-Intelli-
gence has reached here of anticipated trou-
BILE with Indians at blackberry, Arizona
Prominent citizens of blackberry have tele-
graphed to Kingman for arms and ammuni-
tion: The cause of the trouble is not def
nitely known.
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-17
WANTED.

A convenient rent OF or
rooms i'm central location, down
stairs preferred. Address GOA,
Press Office, giving location and
price. .,.
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-17
Supposed To Be Lost.

NORFOLK, Va, September 16.-The Roam
oke island mail boat, due at Elizabeth City,
N. c., last Monday, has not arrived and 1t Is
feared she was lost in Albemarle Sound dur
inc the gale
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-17

Affairs are much mixed in the police de-
partment Of Waterville. In March last
Mayor Meader. Republican, appointed Capt.
III. S. Blanchard city marshal Of Waterville.
the Democratic board of aldermen. A half
year has passed away, and the nomination
still lies inactive ON the aldermen's table,
Meanwhile the redoubtable Benjamin Bun
ker holds the fort as city marshal. But the
Kennebec grand jury have indicted City
iff j. p. Hill in dispute over a liquor seiz-
ur6.
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-17

Mean daily ther...6So Max; vel wind..... .l5
Minimum ther. ....62.7
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-17
Burglary at RIddeford.

BIDDEFoRD, September 16.--When the
clerks at Libby & Etchells grocery store, at
the lower end of Main street. in this city,
opened this morning, it didn't take but a
moment for them to decide that some one
other than the proprietors or clerks had
been in the store during the night. A rear
door opening into yard back of the store
stood wide open, and the broken condition
of the fastening showed that the door had
been forced. Investigation revealed that
the cigar case, containing number of boxes
partly filled with cigars and a number of
meercshaum pipes, had been rifled of its con-
tents, and numerous other articles of consid-
erable value had been taken from the shelves
behind the counters.
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-17

Meteorological Report.
September 16. 1889. 800 2. NJ.
Observations taken at the monr.n ~ t,n.e
at all stations.
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-17
AGSnTs W sS'rXai

a GENTS WANTED-Tbe Missouri Wash
N er saves labor, sayeS clothes; AFFORDS agents
profitable business. Sent On two weeks trlai 10
Be returned at my expense If not satisfactory.
Write for illustrated circular ana terms. -
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-17

aU.T RECEsvED-Al lot of young canary
- singers, almost ia full song; also large lot
of canary bird and parrott cages, round and
square. All kind of seeds and moekng bird food
for soft billed birds; cage trimmings and sundries.
PORTLAND BIRD STORE, 45o Congress ST.
Ill
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-17
The Atlantic League.

The Atlantic League.
The following games were played In the
Atlantic League yesterday:
At New haven-New Hayens. 8; Lowells. 4.
The Game for Boston.
WASHINGTON, September 16.-The board
OF arbitration in the National Base Ball
League, to which was referred the disputed
Boston, Philadelphia game has decided In IA
v0r OF Boston.
Notes.
There were no Association games yester-
day
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-17
STATE TOPICS OF INTEREST.

Prof Rogers, of Colby, Is one OF the most
industrious and prominent scientists In the
country. He read six papers before the
American Association for the Advancement
Of Science, recently held at Toronto. The
discussion Of joint paper by Prof. r. S.
Woodward of Washington and himself on
"The periodic pulsations of Thermometer"
occupied the greater of one session and
elected good deal of interest. The authors
will soon publish the paper In detail.
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-17

EOR sALE-At bargain for cash. the only
l. hotel at West Sumner Village, Me. Doing a
good business and fine place 10 increase The
business for summer resort among the beautiful
hills Of Oxford. GARDENERS ROBERTS, 1856
Middle street. 12.I
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-17
The Woods Afire.

AUGUSTA. September 16.-Fires are raging
in the Dead River numbering district, and
iumbermen here are much concerned over
the fact. fire has broken:out in Chain
Pond township, and bids fair to spread ex-
tensively. The long continued drouth has
parched the earth until the surface is dry as
tinder and the fire runs readily About five
years ago big fire ragged in this district, and
lumbermen were losers to the amount of
$150,0O0. There are also fears of forest fires
in the MOosehead Lake region. Sportsmen
and others build camp fires and carelessly
leave them to spread and destroy thousands
of acres of yaluahle timber
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-17
VIII Run Against the General.

PARIS. September 1G.-The Republicans
have nominated NJ Thiebaud candidate for
the Chamber Of Deputies In Montmartre, the
district for which General Boulanger an
nounced himself a candidate.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-08-24
THE BRIDES LETTER.
nx MADELINE .. BRrDoEs.

Dear Helen. you win be surprised
 To get q note co aoon-the nrst Bridal edition, unrevised-
 And scrubbed at my very worst. I've but pencil. as YOU see.
 A leaf from Harry's diary torn. And then I'm writing on my knee
 And feel little bit forlorn. We're on the train stun. I'm alone:
 Harry Is in the smoking-car These last two hours. Ny times my own But, Helen. dear, how strange men arei Three days ago-time quickly flies,
 And yet u somehow seems like years Since all the kisses and good-b byes.
 And all the trembling hopes and fears. Of course. he likes to smoke. but then You always used to say, you know, Women were different from men.
 An. yes, indeed. 1 find it so. Most of my dreams seem disarranged, or course. I'm happy only life Looks altered now-the world is changed; Icant believe I'm Harry's wife. And yet know am. for here
 What tiny thorns ones wreath may mar : I'm sitting quite alone. my dear,
 Aud he-is iu the smoking-cAr. -Jadge
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-08-24
To Montana, Oregon and washingson

To Montana, Oregon and Washington. lowing fActs: The Northern Pacific Railroad owns and operates m6T miles, or 57 per cent. of the entire railroad mileage of Montana; spans west; is the short line to Helena; the only Pullman and dintng-car line to Butte, and is the only line that resches Miles Oity. Killings, Boxeman, Missoula. the Yellowstone National Park. and, in fact. nine-tenths Of the cities and points of interest In tho territory.
 The Northern Pacinc owns and operates ez1 of Washington. its main line extending from sprAgue. Yakima and kliensburs through the and from Tacoma to Portland. No other trans- continental through rail line reaches any DOT. ton of Washington territory. Ten days stop second class tickets at spokane Falls and all points west. thus anording intending settlers an excellent opportunity to see the entire paying local fares from point to point.
 The Northern Pacific To the shortest route from St. Paul to Tacoma by so7 miles: to Seattle time oorrespondingiy shorter, varying from one to two days. according to destination. No other line from ss. Paul or Ainnespolis runs Oregon or Washington.
 Tn addition to being the only rail line to Spokane Falls, Tacoma and Seattle. the North ern Pacific reaches all the principal points in northern Minnesota and Dakota, Montana, Idaho. Oregon and Washington. Bear in mind that the Northern Pacific and Shasta line is the famous scenic route to all points in Cali forniA.
 Send for illustrated pamphlets, maps and books giving you valuable information in ref erence to the country traversed by this great line from St. Paul. MinneApolis, Duluth and Ashland to Portland. Oregon. and Tacoma and seattle. Wssasnssos Territory: and si9 snsi9ss County Map of Washing gton Territory. printed in colors.
 sk Paul. Minn
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-08-24

Bobbys Disappointment. - Bobby has been playing on the porch while his mother was calling within. She suddenly appears at the door with hostess, ready to take her leave, when Bobby bursts into tears and cries:
 "Mamma, ain't you going to stay to lunch?S
 "No, dcar."
 "Boo-hoo-hoo- we'll, you said you would-boo-hoo-hoo."
 Painful silence followed by rapid leave taking. l- MilRsey's Weekly.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-08-24
Harvest Excursions South.

Are you waiting for an opportunity to make . trip into Tennessee. M'ssisstppi or LOuisi ana? If 90. remember the Illinois Central within these states on the following dates August 6th and 20th. September l0sh and 2lth, and Oatober sth. The rate will be ONE FARK days and good for atop overs south of Cairo. For excursion circular. copy Of "Home Seek er's Guide" and Farmers aud Fruit Growers undersigned. F. B. BowEs. General Northern Passenger Agent. ls4 Clark street. Chicago IIl.