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The Portland daily press., 1889-08-12
THE OLD Lu1HERANs OF WALDoBoRo.
Yesterdays Exercises In an His
torIc Church..
sexton Miles standIsh who Is de-
scended from Miles the First.
A Chapter In the History Of the Set
,Ienent Of Maine.
Tspecial to the Press.l

RocKLAND, Aug. 11.-One OF the impor
tant events in religious circles In this section
is the annual commemorative service in the
old German Lutheran church at Waldoboro.
Waldoboro was settled in 174S by German
emigrants who came over here at the solicit
tation Of one of General Waldo's agents.
AS one of the stones in the old grave yard
quantity says: "They came here expecting
to locate in populous city but found only
wilderness. They suffered greatly from
Indian depredations and starvation, but by
perseverance and courcge they succeeded In
clearing enough land to give them susten-
ance." They landedifirst in Cushing and
were afterwards transferred to the site of
the present town of Waldoboro. Very de-
vout people. one of the first edifices erected
was a church which was begun on the cas-
tern bank of the river, but as there was
some doubt about the title to the land the
structure was taken down, removed across
the river and erected where 1t now stands
unchanged. The church is two story
structure, the frequency Of windows alone
distinguishing 1t from hay barn in appear
ance. 1t was built of pine, the supporting
timbers being foot square. The pews are
square pews with seats around three sides,
the congregation when assembled having all
the effect of number of tete-d-tete parties
facing each other in quartets. The pulpit is
very aspiring, being reached by lofty flight
OF steps and is overhung by big sounding
board.
The church was crowded today, excursions
being run over tire Knox & Lincoln Rail-
road. ID. III. Hadlock Of the Methodist
Cal clergymen alternating from year to year
in conducting this annual service. Services
were conducted in German in this church
until about 1880, when the congregation had
become anglicized enough to put up with
broken English Regular services have not
been held here for about fifty years.
The old grave yard that occupies the
grassy slope back of the church has
many interesting inscriptions and graves
One stone marks the resting place of
two of the old church pastors who
died while on duty here. One Is Rever,
end Augustus Rodolphus Bendadictus Ritz
who was born in Germany in 1853, and died
in 1911. The second is that of Reverend
John w. Harmon, the church's last pastor,
who died here in 1854. Near at hand is the
grave of Conrad Heyer, the first child born
Of European parents in Waldoboro. Heyer
died in 1856, aged 106 years. He served three
years in theirevolutionary war.
The church still retains an organization
the present officers being as follows: Mod
orator, Isaac Achorn; treasurer and collec-
tor. George ID. Sides; sexton, Miles W.
Standish. The last named Is lineal descend
ent of the old and original Miles.
The Portland daily press., 1889-08-12
SOCIETY IN DIXIE.
Two Prominent Georgia Men Settle
a Difference by the Code.

ATLANTA, Ga, August 1l.-Pat Calhoun,
general counsel for the West Point Terminal
road, and J. d. Williamson, president of the
Chattanooga. Rome & Carrollton road, fought
a duel at Hokes Bluff last evening, In which
Calhoun wounded Williamson in the right
arm. The trouble grew out Of Williamson's
denouncing a statement made by Calhoun
before legislative committee as false.
The Portland daily press., 1889-08-12
OBITUARY..
Or. George W. n. Libby.

News has been received of the death Of
DR.. George w. II. Libby at Denver, Colorado,
August Sd. DR.. Libby was native Of Stand
ish in this county. He fitted for college at
Cob I'm Classical Institute and later sas
graduated from Colby Universe In the
class of 1888. He then lame TO Portland
and studied in the cortland Medical School.
Later he studied in Brunswick. finally re-
celying his diploma from Harvard Medical
School in 1887. After graduating he was ap-
pointed to the staff Of one Of the asylums at
Worcester, Mass, where he remained
until few months ago, he was com
by the approach Of consumption
to seek the climate of Colorado. An
unfortunate cold, taken on the journey.
developed into pneumonia. and this removed
his cherished prospects Of recovery. DIR.
Libby was a thorough gentleman, and an
ardent student Of his profession In which
his prospects were brilliant, if anything can
be prophesied from thorough scholarship
and untiring diligence. IL was while CIV
ing his attention with his usual faithfulness
to a patient afflicted with consumption, thai
he discovered the germs Of the disease Inn
planted in his own system; and 1t Is not Inn
probable that his unselfsh devotion
| to his duties may be dlrectly
| chargeable with his untimely death. Dr.
| Libby leaves widow.
or. George 3. upham.
DIR. George b. Upham died at his residence
ON Washington avenue, Yonkers. N. Y. FRI
day morning. in his e5th year. He was q
graduate Of Bowdoin College and took up
his residence in Yonkers In june, 1888. He
had for some time been the senior physician
in Yonkers, and ranked very high both as to
professional skill and as to GdelitylIn his
work. During the war Of the rebellion he
was a member Of the Board Of Enrolment
for the Ninth Congressional District, en-
bracng Westchester, Putnam aud Roekland
counties, and was an examining surgeon for
drafted men.
Charles w. Marriott.
LOWELL, Mass, August 11.--Charles w.
Harriott, assistant engineer Of the fire de-
partment, died suddenly this afternoon Of
heart disease. He was 5S years Of age, and
a native Of Bath, Me- He had resided In
| Lowell over 30 years, being nearly the whole
| time connected with the fire department. He
| had been in the employ OF j. w. Bennett IL
| Co, q consecutive years. He leaves wife
| and two grown up daughters.
The Portland daily press., 1889-08-12
That GREAT EXPOSITION.
The Committees That VIII See II
Through.

NEW YORK, August 11.-Mayor Grant has
appointed four committees of % members
each to do the preliminary work for the In
ternational Exposition in 1882.
OF the lcommittee on permanent organiza-
tlon, the only member of national reputa-
tion is Grover Cleveland.
The committee on finance includes the
names of Calvin S. Brice, August Belmont.
Jay Gould, c. P. Huntington, William Rock
feller, Cornelius Vanderbilt, Eliot Sheppard,
Eugene Kelley and Jesse Seligman.
The committee on legislation includes
William M. Evarts, Franklin Edison, Abram
S. Hewitt, A. B. COrnell, Jackson S. Schultz
Chauncey NJ. Depew, Hamilton Fish, T.; T.
Thomas G. Platt, Gen: W. s: Sherman, Will
lam G. Whitney, and F. B. Thurber.
The committee on sites and buildings are
James Gordon Bennett, Edwin Cooper, Ros-
well P. Flower, Joseph Pulitzer, John Starin
w. W. Astor, Charles A. Dana, w. X. Grace,
Henry Hilton and George Jones.
Following is the general committee: John
Ell. Bowers, James Gordon Bennett, Corne-
iius N. Bliss, A. B. Cornell, Grover Cleve-
land, j. l. G. Clarke. Charles A. Dana,
Franklin Edson,- Hamilton Fish, S. W. Ha
Kelly, Ogden Mills, Joseph Pulitzer, Jesse
Seligman, Gen. w. T. Sherman, Walter
Stanton, Horace White, r. d. Adams, Au-
gust Belmont, Samuel D. Babcock, Calvin 5.
Brice, j.. G. Calhoun, Edward Cooper, Mayor
Alfred G. Chaplin of Brooklyn, Mayor Ores
ties Cleveland of Jersey City, Joel B. Er.
hardt, Roswell P. Flower, Andrew ii. Green,
G. P. Huntington, Morris K, Jessup, George
Jones, Arthur Leary, Oswald OttendeIier,
William Rockefeller, Thomas F. Ryan, Eliot
f. Shepard, J. Edward Simmons, William G
Whiteney and Benjamin Wood.
t. oddyt;ou IN thaea cnmmittpps there were
| appointed number Of representatives Of in
| dustries, among whom are Samuel g. Com
pers, representing the American Federation
| of Labor; l.. p. Morton, the bankers anC
| brokers; Jay Gould, suburban and elevated
rapid transit; John II. Starin, domestic
| steam; Thomas G. Platt, express and trans
| portation companies; Abram S. Hewitt. iron
| William NJ. Evarts, lawyers; John Foord
periodicals and publishers; Chauney M. De
pew, railroads; William r. Grace, Siii SS1tt
street railroads; Warner Miller. stationery
| and paper trade.
The Portland daily press., 1889-08-12

PORTSMOUTH, N. H., August 10. = The
firm of J. @. Downes & Co., who conducted
the largest meat and fish business in the city
was attached today, by Sheriff Coffin, at the
instance of out-of-town creditors. The ex-
tent of the liabilities lis not known, but 1t Is
understood that the firm have large num-
Der OF outstanding bills which they can col
lect, and it is expected the creditors will re-
ceive fair settlement.
PROVIDENCE, r. l., August 10.-The latest
entanglement In connection with the River
side and Oswego mills trouble is the involv-
ing Of the Phoenix Wooden Company of East
Greenwich, Joseph Dews treasurer. Mr..
Dews was formerly a wool buyer for Brown,
Steese q Clark. Of Boston, and coming to
this State he obtained possession of the
Phoenix mills. He had limited capital, but
all along has been considered as having sub
stantial backing from Boston. 1t is now re-
ported on good authority that Mr.. Dews
went on Brown, Steese d Clarke's paper In
July last for 100000. The paper is falling
due, and Mr.. Dews Is declared to be unable
to meet it,
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Demands Of crete.

LONDON. August 1.-THE Cretan commits
sion is treating with Ria Pasha, governor
of the island. and demands a reduction Of
taxation, financial autonomy, reform Of the
law courts. and distribution Of public Offices
among Christians and Mosems, according
To their resDectivo members.
The Portland daily press., 1889-08-12
MuLDooN GOT.
Mississippi Likely to be'a Hot Place
for John L. Sullivan Yet.

ROCHESTER,, N. Y, August 10.-William
Muldoon. the traiEer of Sullivan, was In
Rochester a few hours today. He had just
come back from New Orleans. where he
went to look after Sullivan when the cham
pion was arrested and taken to the state of
Mississippi, at the instigation Of Gov Lowry.
Mr.. Muldoon said he did not see any bright
prospect of Sullivan getting off easy. "You
see," he went on, "Gov. Lowry did not SO
much care that the fight took place in his
state in spite of his proclamation, but he
smarted under the gibes Of the newspapers,
and especially annoying to him was the
humorous rhymes that everywhere appeared
in ridicule of him. At first the southern
newspapers claimed he was making SO much
noise for the purpose Of getting renomin-
alton. Well, when he failed to secure that,
effort to punish the fighters. That made
him mad, and he said: '.I'll show them
VIII whether | will drop It or not" and with
srro ar,on 70 punish the lighters W. W. 1etefmn Se6
the cnnnt 70 have the trial come off si before ~ M
But on The eludnage dae il the IRE aasS NV lS.e sS.o
ernor and the state prosecuting attorney
went out to this judges court and they
frightened him. He was not used to deal
ing with such big men as governor, and
Lu6ItlOI6 u0 WcdhOACu anu oCut tuO S0oO w
another court, in which Sullivan will not
fare so well. The trial comes up next Tues
day, and, if convicted, he will probably be
imprisoned year and fined $1,000. He Is
now at Lookout with Budd Renaud. We
got him out on bail, and he will be present
for trial. OF course, much will depend upon
the jury. don't believe they can secure evil
dence from people who saw the fight, unless
it be from some who are mad because
Sullivan won and made them lose their mon
ey. was advised to get out Of the state, and
| got. They could fine me $500 and send me
to Jail for year if they should convict me of
being Sullivan's trainer. and yet, If we are
both to be locked up, 1 want to go in when
he does so we can get out together. 1t would
not be funny at all to have him get three
months the start of me. What we wanted to
do was to get the case postponed from time
to time until Lowry should get out OF office.
But guess he will not allow that. At least
he acts now as though he intends to make us
sweat. Before this matter is ended it will
cost us $4,000, but if we could have stood
off the trial for year we could have gone
ahead giving sparring exhibitions and made
100000. am going home to Belfast at $40
today, and propose to stay there"
The Portland daily press., 1889-08-12
oELIvERUs FROM THE HUNS.
The Barbarian Laborers Of Penn
syIvanIa Abroad Again.
Too Much Imported Foreign Labor
Foreign Labor that Is
Making a Stir In Its
Own Country
Also.

GREENsBURG, Pa, August 11.-Another
outbreak is expected at the Hecla Coke
Works in the morning. The Huns at Nam
moth had secret meeting last night and de-
cided to renew the fight Monday to prevent
the men at the Hecla United and other works
of that locality going to work. Messengers
were sent this evening to notify the sheriff,
and a posse organized with 40 men with
Winchester repeating rifles was sent to the
Hecla works. Assistant Superintendent
Rowe says the Huns are in terrible state of
excitement, and an outbreak may occur
sooner sooner than is expected. The Huns
say they will not allow the work to proceed
at Hecla until an advance is given them at
Mammoth. There are not more than half a
dozen Americans in the mob.
CITY OF MEXICO, August 1.-THE federal
troops are aiding the authorities against the
strikers at the Sierre, Carmen and Coahuila
mines. One hundred are on strike.
The Portland daily press., 1889-08-12

m lie, Elation was first, Endurer second,
Ringard third. Time, 1.oOt
In the second race. three-quarters OF mile,
Onaway was first, Cayuga second, Banquet
third. Time, 1.20t.
In the third race, II miles,. Galop was wasr, hrst,
Zephyrus second, Newcastle third llme'
2.16.
In the fourth race, II miles, TennX was
first, ]. A. b. second, Tomboy third. Time,
2.45.
In the fifth race, three-quarters of mile,
Ralph Bayard was first, Maxim, a colt, sec
ond, Frailty third. Time, 1.195.
In the sixth race, 1-16th miles, Vendetta
was first. Housat0nic second, Brynwood third.
Time, 1.54i.
In the seventh race, fve-elghths Of a mile,
Britannia was first, Volunteer second, Fred
B. third. Time,104.
The Portland daily press., 1889-08-12
SUNDAY TOPICS IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES
BouIanger Getting Into Much Hot
Water.
omInous Signs on the Frontier of
Turkey and Russia.
A scheme to coIonIze Mexico with
Surplus DarkIes.

PARIS, August 10.-The trial Oh Boulanger
before the high court Of the Sepate, was
continued today. The Procureur General
resuming his address, charged Boulanger
with trying to corrupt M. Goran, chief OF the
public safety department, and Gems. Thom-
asson and Tricoche. and with receiving
commission on the purchases Of coffee for
the army.
When the Procureur had finished, N. Buff
fet asked leave TO speak. President Leroyer
refused the permission, and prolonged tu-
multi followed. When the President sue
ceeded In gaining hearing, he explained
that the Procureur's charges were only TO be
discussed In secret committee.
M. Kerdrel. Of the- right. moved that the
court was incompetent to try Boulanger.
The debate on the motion will take place
Monday.
Letters Of Boulanger were produced be-
fore the Senate court, which tend to prove
that Boulanger shared with Buret COM
mission paid by army contractors.
Madame Pourprie, mistress OF Boulanger,
has written Louise Michel certain disclos-
ures concerning the General.
A Scheme to Garry Negroes to Mex
leo.
CITY OF MEXICO, August 1.-THE drouth
has caused the death of large number Of
cattle in northern Tamaulipas.
Ellis and Ferguson have come here In the
interest Of their scheme Of bringing negroes
from the Southern States to Mexico. Thus
far they have received no encouragement
either from the authorities or private indl
viduals.
Demands OF Crete.
LONDON, August 1.-THE Cretan commits
sion is treating with Ria Pasha, governor
of the island. and demands a reduction Of
taxation, financial autonomy, reform Of the
law courts, and distribution Of public Offices
among Christians and Moslems, according
to their respective members.
Signs OF Trouble.
CoNsgANTINoPLE, August 1.-THE Porte,
In view Of Russian movements on the Ar
menian frontier, will expedite the new fort
works at Ezeroum. A host Of men are al
ready constructing redoubts. The Russians
are organizing corps of irregular cavalry
throughout the Caucasus.
Foreign Notes.
There is some talk Oh Parnell paying
visit to India. 1t Is certain he will take so
long holiday that he will be absent when
Parliament reassembles next year. His
health is again source Of anxiety to his
friends. He is subject to frequent attacks Of
cold, which leave him weak and depressed.
The replies of the British, German and
italian governments to the Greek note, coin
eide in refusing TO admit there Is any special
Cretan question. They see no reason to in
terfere between the Sultan's subjects and
Cretans.
The Shah left Paris yesterday for Baden.
The Portland daily press., 1889-08-12
HARD CONTESTS ON LAND and SEA.
Results OF the Third Day at Fair
field Park.
A Yankee Horse Beats the Dutch
In Holland.
Some Records Broken by the Yachts
on Saturday.
Especial TO the Press. ]


FAIRFIELD, August 10.-Another great
day in which to close the series Of very in
teresting races on the Fairfield track
Throughout the attendance has been large,
fully two thousand being present Friday,
but not quite as many today. Cushnoc, who
had the misfortune to break his leg Thurs
day, is at Mr.. Gerald's stable, and DIR. Fair
banks has today performed a second opera
tion, the bandages used the first time not be-
ing Of sufficient strength, only such as could
be made from pieces Of cloth at command.
The horse Is doing as well as could be ex-
pected. During the two days since the acci-
dent purse of nearly $3.50 has been raised
for his owner, Mr.. Grant, who Is poor man
and this horse his sole dependence.
On account of the protest entered against
Little Eva, claiming that, as Matte B., she
won races In Massachusetts in former years.
she was drawn from the races today and
sent to Bumont. The matter will be thor
oughly investigated. If it seems too bad to
award money to what is termed ringer, it
is simply outrageous to throw the cloud of
suspicion over strange horse. The officers
of the track are determined that justice shall
be done both parties.
The first race called today was the 2.45
class. Mr.. E. j.. Lawrence of Fairfield and
Mr.. w. j. Haynes Of Norridgewock assisted
Mr.. Pompilly as judges, and the difficult
position was filed TO the satisfaction of ALL
only ten appeared. Several others made
their trial during the previous races and
were Withdrawn from this. The positions
at the start were as follows:
Lady Rockville, blk. m, G. M. Sullivan of Ban
g0r.
Keepsake, b. g., j. A. X. Hilton of South Corn
ville
Midget, b. m, Charles Dustin ST Pitts6eld.
Puritan Knox, b. s., l.. A. Bartlett Of Belgrade.
Sultan r. s., A. Webb of Waterville.
Independence, b. g.. @. B. Cobb Of Augusta.
DR.. Neal, gr. g., A. Z. Marston of East Pittston.
Frank g., $. g.. Frank G. Hastings Of Damaris-
Gotta.
Little Ned, ch. g., G. @. Edwards of watervile.
Thorne, b. m. I. Scribner of Waterville.
After considerable scoring they got the
word for the first heat, when the black mare
Lady Rockville. followed closely by Keep
sake, Little Ned good third; the rest of the
field trailing. Time, 2.3S4.
Second Heat-This heat brought out
Keepsake and Little Ned. who kept. along
Keepsake led Little Ned. but soon yielded to
the chestnut. The clip was too fast for the
others, and followed in single file, Thorne
dropping behind the fay. Time, 2.40f.
Third Heat-Keepsake and Little Ned
made struggle for the. front, but the mare
had plenty Of speed in reserve, and won
handily in 2.39
Following is the summary:
2.45 CLASS.
Lady Rockville, blk. m, Geo. W. Sulli-
Little tie Ned ch. g. &. &. Edwards, Water
Keepsake. b. g.. j. a. X. Hilton, North
Frank q O. Frank q Hastings
The Portland daily press., 1889-08-12

A collision occurred near Forest Lawn, on
the Rome, Waterfowl Il Ogdensburg rail-
road, about o'clock Saturday morning.
The night express, bound west for. Niagara
Falls, ran into the Rochester train, which
was backing down, telescoping four cars OF
the train, and killing two and badly ihiuring
ten other persons. The persons killed were
Miss Emma Perrin Of st. Johns, Mich, aged es
%, and John Jay of Oswego. Andrew In
any of Oswego, was badly injured NM MInterhal1y, @
Moore of Gratwick, N. Y, had her right leg
q lee taken off, and was otherwise injured.
Miss Mary Harmon of Siskyou, Ont, had
hodiue cnt Miss Sarah M. Sweet of West
Wolcott. hip injured, and Frederick Bell of
Sbeboygan, Mich. compound fracture of the
laft lac
The Portland daily press., 1889-08-12

An American Horse Beats the Dutch
AMSTERDAM, August 11.-At the interna-
tional races here Colonel Wood" belonging
to MacPhee of New York, won the prize of
the Du Sport Club and the prize of the Du
Domte Carrier. The former race was $500
metres, the latter 5000 metres.
The Portland daily press., 1889-08-12
MAIN
An Old Towns Celebration.

DURHAM, August 10.-The Committee on
Centennial celebration OF Durham, to be
held on the 22d inst, have partially arranged
the following programme of exercises, but
which may be changed somewhat
Address of welcome by Rev Edgar L. Warren,
who Will preside.
Prayer. Rev. John Cobb
The Farmers H6a " H. GG aFua<
Missions. REV MI; hveetn
Temperance. e...,.'.......''.;, rev; 1; y hnowIt9n
The Clergy Rev. q. N. Stackpole
The Medical Profession. .......Dr. @. Il. Williams
Musicians of Durham. ..JameS Henry Miller
Hon. VIM. p. Frye and Hon. T. b. Reed
are also exdeeted to speak, one Of them on
the Army and Navy. There will be music,
both vocal and instrumental, by resident cit
izens, aud 1t is intended to have an old-fash-
ioned company Of militia to do escort duty,
and go through the exercises Of ''ye olden
times" The committee do not count on
big time. but do expect good social and en-
joyable time.
Fireworks Of all kinds are to be strictly
prohibited, excepting the usual salutes.
Appointments by the President.
BAR HARBoR, Aug. 1O.-President Har-
rison has made the following appointments
Samuel f. Phillips OF North Carolina, commits
siOner on the part Of the United States under the
Venezuelan and United States treaty, concerning
the adjustment Of claims.
CHARLES g. Pope Of Missouri, consul at Toronto;
Richard Gray Of the District OF Columbia, consul
general at Ottawa.
The United S. s. Dispatch reached here
this morning with Secretary Tracy on board.
splre Struck and a Painter ParaIyzed
CALAIS, Aug. 11.-An unusually severe
thunder storm accompanied by a very heavy
fall of rain passed over the city this after
noon. The lightning struck the spire Of the
Congregational church completely shattering
1t. The main portion was unin1ured.
Albert Preston, a painter. at work on the
church, sought shelter in the basement and
received very severe shock. He was car
ried home partly paralyzed.
The Portland daily press., 1889-08-12
Work at this yard is rushing and

Work at this yard is rushing and more
vessels are to be built as soon as those under
way are finished
A large portion of the carpenters are
French Canadians. AS native labor cannot
be secured to fill the demand these men are
welcomed and no doubt are satisfied with
less pay than the natives. Ii it were not for
those Frenchmen carpenters wages would go
to SO per day.
The Portland daily press., 1889-08-12
To make WINTHROP Light as pay.

WINTHROP, Aug. 1.-THE Winthrop Elec'
trio Light Co. has just been organized and
includes some of the heaviest business mer
of the place. 1t will have capital stock OF
ten thousand dollars. They will put bond:
upon the market Immediately and begin
operations at once should the stock be quick
ly taken. All business places and many pri.
vate residences will be Illuminated by the
cOmpauV,