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PARNELL wIrHDRAws.
He Has Had Enough OF the Commits
sion's DlIatory Proceedings.

LONDON, July 16.-Upon the opening of
the Parnell Commission this morning Sir
Charles Russell, counsel for Mr. Parnell.
arose and addressing the court stated that
after full consideration Of the situation, Mr..
Parnell had instructed him and Mr.. Asqulth,
also Of counsel, to no longer represent him
before the commission.
In reply to Sir Charles's statement, which
virtually was notification that Mr.. Parnell
declined to make any further presentation
of his case before the commission, Presiding
Justice Hannen said: "Mr Parnell will, Of
course, remain subject to the jurisdiction Of
the court"
Messrs. Reid and Lockwood, counsel for
otner members OF Parliament, against whom
charges were made by the Times, then also
Withdrew from the case. Mr.. Parnell made
personal application to the court, asking
that IL there was TO sbe any further exam
ination ~ be proceeded with without delay
lie complained Of Attorney General Web
ster action IN p0stp0ning for three months
his re-examinatiOn on the subject Of the
checks drawn by Mr.. Parnell. The court.
Mr.. Parnell declared, ought to appoint a
day ior his re-examlnation or else discharge
him from further attendance.
Presiding Justice Hannen promised to try
to meet the convenience Of Mr.. Parnel BY
recalling him on Thursday.
After counsel for Mr.. Parnell ana the 9TH
or members OF Parliament had retired, Pres
iding Justice Haanen said that the scope Of
the inquiry would not be altered by their ac-
tion. The persons hitherto represented by
counsel could appear in their own defence II
desired.
The taking of testimony was then re
sumed.
James O'Kelley, member of the House OF
Commons for North Roscommon. was
called.
Sir Henry James, of counsel for the Times
produced several letters written by Mr.
-O'Keily, partly ini.invisible ink, In which
reference was made to the shipment OF arms
and the doings Of the Fenians. One of the
letters referring to remittance S2l 800 from
America, contained passage reading: "We
are ready to take the field when the proper
orders are issued TO the regimentaI com
manders." The witness admitted that the
letters were authentic.
While witness was In America he ioipad
the Clan-na-Gael. This ORGANIZATION sent
him to Ireland as a military offIcer to reor.
game the men: He received $1,000 toward
ms expenses. He did not effect the object OF
MS mission, finding that the agents In Ire
lanu aecllned 20 cooperate with him. He
therefore considered his mission ended and
went 70 france. He sent his resignation 10
America and returned S800O
Since that time he had had no connection
with the Clan -na-Gael or the Fenians. Dur
Ins MS career In Parliament he had received
no money from America. He denied SPEND
ing $4,000 which had been entrusted to him
Tor election purposes.
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THREE FISHERS
Reach Port After Seeing Sixteen Of
Their Comrades Imprisoned by the

Boston, July 16.-The fishing schooner
Edith Emery, Capt Patrick Sullivan, ar
rived today with only three of her crew of 10
On Sunday morning when the Emery was
about 70 miles off Highland Light the miss
ing men set out in dories to tend their travis.
The for set in so heavy as to shut out all
sight of them from the vessel. Search was
kept up until Monday afternoon and nothing
could be seen or heard of the men. The cap
tain is nearly distracted over the absence
of his crew although he believes them to
have been picked up by some passing vessel,
as fishing vessels are numerous at the point
where they were lost. The wind was not
blowing heavily and he sees 10 reason tt
fear capsizing, even should the men be adrifl
As hours. All but two of the crew are mar
ried and have large families.
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TWO HUNDRED MILLIONS.
Represented by the Guests at the
Poland Springs House.
Especial TO the Press.J


SOUTH POLAND, July 16.-General Butler
and party were among the arrivals at this
popular caravansary this morning. Your
representative, who has just returned from
Bar Harbor, finds more guests here than
there is at all the hotels there. Four hun
dred and fifty people are making their sum-
mer home here, and before Saturday
night there will be five hundred. The daily
receipts are close up to two thousand dol
lars, and Messrs. Kicker are obliged at this
early day to refuse rooms to parties who
want to engage them for August and Sep
tember.
In regard to the offer made by western
syndicate of million dollars for the whole
plant here, we learned this fact. Boston and
New York capitalist wish the Messrs. Kicker
to put the property into stock company at
valuation of one and half million ($1, $780,
0OO) and they will take large blocks of the
stock. In this connection we will say 1t is
estimated that the guests of the houses now
here represent more than two hundred mil
lion dollars capital.
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HIS LEGS CRUSHED.
John Ryan Finds a Railroad Track
an Uncomfortable Bed.

BANGOR, July 16.-John Ryan, whose
home is Chatham, N. B., was run over by
freight train tonight in the Maine Central
yard. He was pulled out by brakeman af-
ter four cars had passed over both legs,
mangling them fearfully below the knees. 1t
is supposed he laid down on the track while
intoxicated. His legs were amputated below
the knees. There is little chance of recoy-
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OBITUARY..
Charles n. RolIman.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, July 16.-Charles II.
Bollman. of the National Fish Commission.
died yesterday in the swamps of Southern
Georgia, where he was engaged in scientific
work for the government.
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AUGUSTA NEWS.
The Dexter q observation-disclosures
tIons by the Governor.

AUGUSTA, July 16.-The Dexter q Pisca-
taquis Railroad Company have filed two Pc
titions with the railraad commissioners ask
ing for change of location to allow the
company to lay its track either upon the 10
cation ofthe Bangor & Piscataquis railroad
into the town Of Foxcroft, or upon new To-
cation parallel Herewith. A hearing will be
given in this city July 10, at 10 a. m.
Among the nominations made by Governor
Burleigl are:
Trustee Of the Soldiers Orphans Home at Bath
-Frankln M. Drew, lewiston
Truste, OF the State College of Agriculture and
MechanicArts-Wm. I. Hafne Waterylle
inspector of Lime-James Richards, Islesboro.
inspector OF Fsh-Ephram Brown, Portland.
Coroner-John +. Lamb, East Livermore.
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AN OFFICE FOR THE PRESIDENT.
Col. Wilson'S Plans for Improving
the White House.

WASHINGTON, July 16.-Col. John M. Will
son, commissioner eff public buildings and
grounds. in his annual report to the chief
engineers, recommends that an Office build
ing be erected for the use of the President
just west Of the White House, where the
green house and conservatory now stand
The suggestion is made that the conservatory
to be erected might be connected with the
White House by picture gallery opening out
of the East room, containing portraits Of all
the Presidents and the ladies who have as
sisted them in their social duties. 1t Is also
be removed from their present location to the
other side of 18th street.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn, July 16.-The Ma
tional Council of the Observation-Disclosures
opened four days session today. General
Taylor. the mayor of Nashville. and the
State superintendent of instruction extend
ing welcome to which the officers and 9TH
ers of the association responded in appropri-
rived and nearly every State and Territory
is represented Delegates are also here from
Canada,
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IN TWO HEMIsPhEREs.
Famine Threatened by the Failure Of
the Wheat Crop.

NEW YORK. July 16.-A London special
says that the wheat crop in Europe east Of
the tenth degree of longitude will be very
poor. Russia, Austria. Hungary and India
will not have enough to feed themselves and
the Australian crops are deficient.
GRAFTON, OAK, July 16.--The Dakota
wheat crop will be 30.000,000 bushels short.
The total production of the territory can
not under the best conditions exceed 10000, 600
bushels. The cauie of this partial failure
here is the dry season and high winds. Fod-
der stock will be short and the oat crop is
bad. Meadows away from the river bottoms
are parched. The same state Of affairs exists
In Montana
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Emmons Blaine Engaged.

CHICAGO, July 16.-The engagement of
Mr.. Emmons Blaine and Miss Anita Nc
Cormlck, second daughter of the late G. Il.
Mccormick. of reaper fame. is announced.
Miss Mccormick is beautiful and accom-
plshed girl of %, and has been great fav-
orite in Chicago society. She will have a
fortune Of two millions or more in her own
right.
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witty Mr.. Greene.

CONCORD, n H., July 16.-In the house.
today, Mr.. Greene Of Hompkinton offered
the following:
Whereas, We are of the opinion that should
this leeislature continue during this present
month we shall then have been in session about
as long as the public good requires and as we can
ReSolyed. By the House of Representatives the
sena he concurring. that the present session of
the legislature be brought to final adjournment
Friday, August 3, 1889 at IL O'Clock.
The resolution was tabled.
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The PetreI staunch and speedy.

BALTIMORE, July 16.-Although the gun
beat Petrol, which left here Saturday, re-
turned this morning with part of her maehin-
cry out of order, she has shown herself a
credit to the navy. The secondary lift strap
day on the return trip. Before the accident
she developed 1.250 horse power for short
time, 159 more than is specified for in the
contract. She made 13f knots while not un-
der forced draft, which indicates that she
could make 16 knots under forced draft. She
turned completely around in five minutes
and thirty seconds. Thursday at the request
of the builders she will make four-hour
trial under forced draft. If the official report
of the horse power developed equals that of
yesterday the builders will receive $4,000
nrpmium
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The National League.

The following games were played in the
National League yesterday:
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License in Rhode Island.

PROVIDENCE, R. l., July 16.-The legisla-
ture met today in adjourned special session
to enact a license law. A bill was reported
by the joint special session and made special
order for tomorrow. The bill provides for
wholesale license fees to be from $500 to
S1,0OO determined by the license commission
ers and retail fees. There are no sub classes
of licenses provided for in the bill and every
body who wants to handle liquor of any kind
and under any circumstances must pay either
wholesalers or retailers fee.
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York County horsemen.

/ BIDDEFoRD, July 16.-There is no doubt
that the Horse Breeders will decide at to-
morrow nights meeting to hold their next
exhibit at Cornish, as at first intended.
John F. Haines will soon locate at the
fair grounds, Lewiston, with Jack Spratt,
222, G. S. p, who can trot in 225, Hebron,
by Princess, and Capt. Wedgewood, by
Wedgewood. both likely to beat 2.3O this sea-
son. He may also have Baby Bean, trial.
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,

Published every day (Sundays excepted) by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
AT 81 EXCHANGE STREET. PORTLAND. ME
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tinuing every other day after first week, 80 cents.
Half square, three insertions or less, rs cents
one week, 81. LOO; 90 cents per week after:
SPECIAL NOTICES, one-third additional.
Under head of "AMUsEMENTs" and AUCTION
SALES" $500 per square per week; three inser-
tions or less. S1.6O.
TERMS: Six Dollars Year, or fifty cents a
month. wnen paid in advance. When payment is
not made in advance the price will be Seven
Dollars.
THE MAINE STATE PRESS.
Published every THURSDAY MORNING, at $3.50
a year; If paid in advance, $500 year.
Advertisements inserted In the "MAINE STATE
PRESS" (Which has a large circulation in every
part of the State) for S100 per square for first In
sertiOn. and 30 cents per square for each subse-
uent insertion.
Address al communications TO
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
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The following games were played in the
National League yesterday:
AT WASHINGTON.
innings.........1 6 7 %
fittsDurgs. 0 o 4 l o IL
vlraase Ease Washingtons, IL; Pittsbrrgs, 13.
fares Washngtons,, 4; Pttsburgs,. T. Bat
AT PHILADELPHIA.
Innings.........l 2 9 IS 0
Philadelnhias. 0 0 o 3 l 0 O O.
Clevelands. .........0-0 o Oh 2
Base his-Philadelphias, s; Clevelands,s T.
Errors-Phladelphias 8 Cleveands, z. Batteries
-Buffnton and Clements Beatin and Sutclife.
AT NEW YORK;
Innings ........1 Sc 81
Chicagos. ...........O o. o Obs
New Yorks.........0 3 o 3 8 0-10
Base hits-New Yorks 6; Chicagos, 13. Err
rors-New Y0rks, 10; Chieagos, 10. Batteries
Hutchinson, Tener and Farrell; Crane and Ewing
AT BOSTON.
Innings. ....1 2 8 5 6 50
Indianapolis. .......2 3 1 0 OOO o & 6
Bostons.. o o L o o o. 4
Base hits-Indianapols, 15; Bostons 13; Err
rors-Indianapols, 2; Bostons, 3. Batterles-Boyle
and Buckley; Clarkson and Bennett.
THE LEAGUE STANDING.
The following is the standing in the Ma
tional League:
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Other Games.

at wilkesbarre-wilkesba 1e; New Hav
ems, A.
At Jersey City-Jersey Citys, A; Lowells. 8.
At Newark--Newarks, 4; Worcesters, 2.
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UNDER the Moving machine.

DAMARIsCoTTA, July 16 = Yesterday
Granville Haggett of North Newcastle. fell
under his moving machine and badly cut
his arms and legs.
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OLD ORCHARD. July 16.-Today's Saliva
tion Army meetings were led by Captain
Brockbank and wife of Lewiston, Captain
Yodeer of Waterville, Captain White Of
Rath. Captain Freestone Of Berlin Falls.
Lieutenant Bosnian of Waterville, Lieuten.
ant Preble of Calais, and Lieutenant Gage of
Rath.
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viii Meet Today,
N lew Land
Educators In Council.

BRUNSWICK, July lB.-GeOrge TT. Mich
of Bath, has leased the Tontine Hotel.
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Makers of Beet Sugar.

LONDON, July 16.-A conference Of dele
gates from countries engaged in the produc-
tion of beet sugar was held in Brussels Mon
day. The conference founded a syndicate
bank, which win establish branches and
agencies in all the principal cities Of the
world, with capital Of e3.206,000. The
bank will do no speculative business, but
will sell sugar on commission and make
loans IN the manufacturers.
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A the Insane Hospital.

iopocidi W INC IrcSS.l
AUGUTA, July 16.-Matters in the Insane
Hospital are very satisfactory. No new
cases Of dphtheria are reported. The work
that is beng dcne on the new pavilion is
considere, the best ever done under con-
tract. Tls patients from the upper floor,
about so Ii number, have been quartered in
the barra0s in the park for about a week
and seem o be very happy. No accidents
have occurred. The cleansing and renovat-
ing of thelffected wards are being thorough
ly accomplished.
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secretary BIaine's Nephew Married.

MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi, July l6.-Miss
Anna Kelly, daughter of Anthony Kelly.
and James F. Blaine of st. Paul. nephew of
James G. Blaine, were married at the I'M
maculate Conception church this morning.
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Fearnaught, the bay gelding owned by
David Neyins, was driven to beat 2.25 for a
silver cup. Jimmy Golden was the driver,
winning in 2192.
A match race trotted by Kitty 7. and
Occident was won by the former in 2.41A
2.36a, 2.37a.
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The American AssociatIon.

The American Association.
The following was the result of the games
played by the American Association clubs
yesterday:
At Observation-Disclosures. 3; Cincnnatis, 4.
At Loulsvile-Columbus, 9; Louisvilles, 3.
At st. Louis st. Louis, A.; Kansas City, 2.
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Six Thousand Lost.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 16.-Steamer City
of New York. from Hsng Kong and Yoko-
hama. reports tnat a tornado burst in the
district northeast Of Kwang Lung, June 2.
and flooded the level country. Seven viii
loges we're inundated and all houses were
swept away. More than six thousand per-
sons were lost. Other districts suffered
greatly, and hundreds of lives In those
places were also lost. More than 10000 sur
vivors are hOmalesS.
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Local Weather Report.

Mean daily ther...6s.5 Max. vel. wind..... 10
Maximum ther.. Total precip.... =. %
Minimum ther....52.0
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BASE BALL.
BANGORS, IL

BANGoRs, IL; WALTHAMs, 6.
BANGOR, July 16.-The base ball game
played here today resulted: Bangors, IL !;
Walthams, 6.
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TRoTTING ON THE MYSTIC TRACK.
Opening of the July Meeting With
Some FAST Work.
Nelson or Aublne to Figure In One
Of Tomorrow's Races.
Other Contests In Which the Maine
Flyers VIII Participate.

BOSTON, July 16.-The July meeting at
Mystic Park opened today with large at
tendance. The races resulted as follows:
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maine People Made Happy,

WASHINGTON, July 16.-Pensions have
been granted to the following Maine people
today:
ORIGINAL.
Francis NJ Ames, Daniel Jackson.
James b. Daley.
INCREASE.
Gardiner Roberts, Jr.. George E. Cove,
William w. Norton, Nathan B. Harlow,
Michael Cooley, Cyrus G. Durgin,
Thomas Cane, WOOdman Huntoon,
Columbus Brown, Edmund t. Bangs
Amos p Wetherhee
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Postmasters Appointed.

WASHINGTON, July 16.-James E. Chase
has been appointed postmaster at Litchfeld
Corner, Me-, vice Thomas Holmes, removed,
and c. K. Snow at North Brookside, vice j..
Z. Cousins, removed.
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The Situation In Egypt.

CAIRO, Egypt, July 16-Advices from the
front state that General Grenfell has assum-
ed command Of the Egyptian troops. They
occupied position two miles long near the
village of Holland. Mad ell Jumi, the Der
wish leader, occupies strong position at
Khor. The Dervishers number $500 lighting
men. Several thousand reinforcements are
coming to them from Dongola.
Men and the Elements at War.
CITY OF MEXICO, July 16.-A fight has
taken place at Puerto del Aqua eetween a
party of 80 smuggers and force oil guards,
in which two guards and three smugglers
were killed. waterspout destroyed the
town of Chiapa, State Of Guerra, yesterday.
Tho Queens Prize.
LONDON, July 16.-The winner Of the
Queens prize in shooting at Wimbledon was
Private Reid Of the 1st Lanarkshire Regi-
ment, who made score Of PSI.
Another whltechapel Victim.
LONDON. July 16.-The body Of woman,
horribly mutilated. was found in White
chapel today.
Foreign Notes.
The match arranged between the Massa-
chusetts team and the North London klne
Club fell through because Of misunder-
standing as to conditions. The Massachu-
setts men were ready to shoot and would
probably have won.
1t is understood that the Marquis Tseng
has gained the victory, and that the Emperor
| of China has decided To issue an edict for the
construction Of the Tungeh0w Railway. The
| Marquis Tseng has been appointed general
| director Of Chinese railways.
| The French government will not buy MIL
Il .
property of the American Art Association.
The Scotch local government bill has pass
ed the committee stage In the House OF Com
/ mons.
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meteorological Report.
July 16, 1889, 500 P. M.
Observations taken at the same moment Of time
all stations
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,VE MAINE STATE PRESS.
Generally Fair.

SIGNAL OFFICE, WAR DEPT, !
WASHINGTON, d. c.,
July 16, 1889, pm.
The following is the forecast of the wealth
er for New England:
Generally fair W Gather, except local rains
in northern portions, warmer, westerly
winds.
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The Hon. A. N. Cole.

NEW YORK, July 16.-The Hon. A. N. Cole
"Father of the Republican Party" died at
his residence. "Home ON the Hillside" at
Wellsyille, N. Y. at a late hour Sunday night.
A. N. Cole was one of the most prominent
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"By-and-by," many man answers when solicit.
ed by the Life Insurance Agent. To such the old
Spanish proverb applies, "By the street of Byand
by, one arrives at the house of Never"
INSURE IN THE UNION MUTUAL.
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HAMBURG
F | G S |!

HAMBURG FIGS (Medicated) are a cry
stRllized fruit Cathartic.
HAMBURG FIGS are a discovery of the
greatest interest to the medical profession.
HAmBURG FIGS are boon to every
household
HAMBURG FIGS ara most delicious lax
alive, or purgative prepared from fruit and veget-
ables.
HAMBURG FIGS are SO perfectly harm
less that they may be administered with entire
safety TO an infant
HAMBURG FIGS are so efficacious to
adults that single dose will prove their value.
HAMBURG FIGS are so elegantly pre-
pared that they need only to be presented to the
public TO become a necessity in every household
throughout the land
HAMBUaG FIGS, 20 cents box. Dose,
one Fig
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INCREASE,
Patents Granted Maine Men.

WASHINGTON, July 16. : Maine patents
have been granted as follows:
Frank L. Bartlett, Portland. four patents, viz.
refining fumes, manufacturing pigments, smelling
ores and apparatus for the manufacture of pig
ments.
Hiram Hall, Jr., Spruce Head, ak nelve.
Ayres NJ. Edwards, Lewiston, teachers dial.
Chas. r. Nelson, Portland, newer.
Chas. A. Carlton, Westbrook, assignor to W. L.
Blake Portland, steam strap.
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Thomas c. Hoyt.

AUGUSTA, July 17.-Thomas G. Hoyt was
thrown from load of hay today, death
ensuing soon after. Mr.. Hoyt was much re-
spected. He was in his 10th year. He
leaves four daughtrs, two residing in Bos-