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The Portland daily press., 1889-05-02
METHoDIsTs IN SESSION.
Opening OF the Eastern Maine Con-
ference at Dexter.

DEXTER, May 1.-The Eastern Maine NJ
4. Conference was formally opened today
Bishop John I. Hurst Of Washington, ID. c..
presiding. .Forty-nlne members responded
to the roll call. Rev. @. A. Plummer was
chosen secretary, B. G. Wentworth statistical
secretary, ID. III. Sawyer treasurer. The
only changes from last years committees
were G. ID. Lindsey, substituted for +. II
Osgood on public worship and missions COM
mittees, and A. A. Lewis, committee on
temperance. The returns from the book
concerns showed S356.50 as the regular
dividend to this conference and an equal
amount as centennial dividend, making
SIl3 In all. From the Episcopal fund S907
1eulcation OF the new church at Ripley,
tuesday, 500 in cash was raised TO dis
charge the debt
Inc attendance this, afternoon was largely
increased. Missionary services were held
with prayer by Rev. l.. l.. Hanscom OF Bath.
rev. w. Y. Anderson OF Calais delivered a
sermon Of unusual power and Rev. DIR.
singing service. The business meeting was
largely occupied with the reports Of presi.
ding elders and effective pastors.
AT meeting VI the Preachers Aid Society
lively discussion ensued on the scope al
secret work. 1t was voted to extend aid tc
effective pastors who are In need. Officers
were elected as follows:
President-Rev. G.. II. Beal. n
Vice President-Rev. Il. N. Arey.
Treasurer-Rev. ID. III. Sawyer.
The society has $500 invested. A meetinI
OF the Church Extension Society this eve
nlngwa addressed by DIR. Spencer Of Phila
delphia.
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GEN ERAL NEWS.

Governor Ames of Massachusetts had a
fainting fit in New York yesterday, but soon
rallied.
Four prisoners escaped from the county
jail at Watertown, N. u, tuesday night.
One of them was recaptured yesterday.
The Gloucester fishing schooner Shiloh.
with crew OF IA men, has been given up for
lost.
A general strike in the building trades in
Pittsburg. Pa, began yesterday for an ad-
vance in wages. Five thousand men are af-
fected.
The Windsor Theatre in Chicago burned
late Tuesday night. Nothing but the walls
of the theatre were left standing. Loss S75,-
600; fully insured.
The Spring Valley Coal Company. of
Snrinp VALLEY. Ill, controlled by Congress
man W. T.. Scott of Pennsylvania, closed
down its mines Tuesday, pending an adjust
ment Of prices for the ensuing year. About
1000 men. in poor shape to stand a lockout,
are thrown out of employment.
Bishop Howe, the Episcopal Bishop of
South Carolina, created a sensation during
his sermon at Charleston Tuesday, by say.
ing that while Washington was chosen Pres
ident by the choice OF the people, the speak
er could not but feel that the present incum-
bent was chosen by the power OF money.
After the display of fireworks In Chicago
Tuesday night, two men had an alteration
on plank Sidewalk which is raised about
four feet above the ground. A panic seized
the crowd, and in the;pushlng struggling the
walk gave way. Fully 100 people were
| thrown down and six seriously injured.
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REGULATING THE AFFAIRS OF SAMOA.
Germany Reported as Intending to
Restore King MaIietoa.
a Native Government with Foreign
Advisers Deemed Probable.
Mr.. ParnelI Continues His Testimo-
ny Before the Commission.

BERLIN, May 1T is stated the liberia
tion of Malietoa, the deposed King of Samoa
was voluntarily announced to the Samoan
conference. 1t is supposed that this action
on the part of Germany is a prelude to the
reinstatement of Malietoa. A sub commit
tee of the Samoan conference consisting of
Delegates Kranett, Bates and Scott have
prepared report on the land question in
Samoa. 1t is stated that the sub committee
has under consideration plan for the future
government Of Samoa under a native ruler
with a tribunal to anjudicate the
question Of land tenure. 1t is
considered probable the conference will de-
eide to appoint a triumvirate to act as
counsel to the native sovereign and have
general supervision over Samoan affairs.
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BEFORE THE COMMISSIONERS
Some More DenIaIs by the Irish
Leader.

LONDON, May 1.-Mr. Parnell on cross ex-
animation today denied that the Irish World
ever collected money for the Parliamentary
party. The Irish World had been hostile to
himself and the Parliamentary party since
1882. Attorney General Webster pro-
duced extracts from the Irish World praising
Mr.. Parnells actions in Parliament after
1882. Sir Charles Russell put in extracts ad-
verse to Mr.. Parnell.
The witness had held no communication
with Patrick Ford since 1881. Mr.. Parnell
emphatically denied that his Irish schemes
ever included coalition with the Fenians in
order to expel the landlords from Ireland.
He aid not recollect making speech at
Lynn, Mass, in which 1t was alleged he said
that when England was beaten to her knees
the time would have come to realize the idea
of the Nationalists. Mr.. Parnell admitted
that II he had used those words he mus
have been thinking of methods of warfare
In the event of constitutional agitation fall
ing. At Troy somebody offered him s. for
bread and $40 for lead. He did not object
to the offer because he thought the offerer
only meant S5 for charitable work and $40
for League work. This statement caused
laughter The commission adjourned.
The vaikyrie.
LONDON, May Lord Dunrayen,s yacht
Valkyrie was launched today. Her dimen-
sions are: Length, So feet; beam, 15.9 feet
depth, 11.6 feet; tonnage, 56.76; length on
load water line, just under 20 feet
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OF INTEREST IN MAINE.
The Politics of Postal cIerks-Post-
masters Appointed.

WASHINGTON, May 1.-The Post Office De-
partmen, yesterday, reinstated V. H.Sprague
Of Greene. and Silas Adams Of Wateryille
formerly of Bowdoinham, as postal clerks on
the Bangor and Boston route. The railway
mail service today goes under the civil ser
vice rules, and all appointments Of new
clerks will be by competitive examination.
Application should be made to "Civil Ser
vice Commission, Washington, ID. c." Old
and efficient clerks discharged without cause
within year, can now be relnstated. Pres
ident Harrison is considering whether he
will not extend the limitation as to reinstate-
ment Of old clerks to two or three years. OF
the GA postal clerks in Maine, March 4th,
every one was a Democrat-Cleveland hav-
ing made a clean sweep. Since that time
there have been % reinstatements of old
clerks discharged in place Of less efficient
new clerks appointed. Today about half Of
the bpostal clerks in Maine are Democrats.
Although removals may now be made for
cause. yet all new appointments must be
made under civil service rules.
The following Maine postmasters have
been appointed: Mrs. n. A. Stanley, Gran
berry Isle, Hancock county, vice w. p.
Preble, removed; HI. Mitchell, Jr., Kittery
Point, York county. vice I. Clarkson, re-
moved; Mrs. l.. A. Maddox, North Ellsworth
Hancock county, vice ID. b. Maddocks, re-
signed; Rev. G. S. Smith, Wayne, Kennebec
county vice j. M. MOulton, removed.
Henry b. Flint Of Bethel has been granted
patent on heating apparatus.
The Public Debt.
WASHINGTON, May 1.-The debt state
ment issued today shows total debt and in
terest to be S1,672, ,041, ,607; decrease Of the
debt during the month Of S13,078, ,264.
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Yesterday afternoon the ladies Of Wood
ford's Congregational church gave the first
supper In connection with their fair, and
large numbers Of the people Of the village
took their suppers at the hall. The bill Of
heat hotels, and the food was served by the
Young ladies OF the parish with an expedi-
tion that would have done credit TO profess
sional.waiters. After the supper, the hall
above, with the various booths, was thrown
open, and later In the evening an entertain
ment was furnished that was well attended.
This afternoon a second supper will be
furnished, and this evening there will be
fne entertainment, with special musical fea-
turas.
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CENTENNIAL JoTTINcs.

The crowd during the last centennial day
was as large as that of either of the two pre-
ceding days.
The artists car in the civic parade was
wrecked by coming in contact with an elec-
trio light wire. The young women on the
car escaped serious injury by jumping.
Governor Burleigh, Hon. G. A. Boutelle,
Hon. J. Ii. Manley, Hon. Hannibal Hamlin
and Walker Blaine, Esq. represented Maine
at the centennial banquet
There was a centennial banquet in Brook
lyn last night. attended by 600 persons.
The National Provident Union celebrated
in the Metropolitan Opera House last night,
Hon. VIM. Warner and Commissioner Tan
ner being the speakers.
Twenty-nine lost children spent Tuesday
night in police headquarters.
The Tammany braves were r0undly hissed
when they marched by the Presidents stand
during the civic parade, without removing
their hats
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great beauty and significance. They includ-
ed the printing press of 100 years ago, and
public enlightenment. Arlon, the patron
saint Of the singing society ana rehearsal for
Prince Carnival attracted much attention
1t represents Prince Carnival, and is 30 feet
long, feet wide, and Is feet high. A num-
Der of colossal champagne DottleS. six feet
hign, with an enormous giass, poised upon
their corks, stand in the middle OF the float.
For decorations there are miniature musical
instruments and groups OF merrymakers,
dancers and maskers. Inc Liederkranz
float Is In the form OF rock, with caverns
and water scene at the base. Lorelei sits
at the top and plays harp, while young
man comes out of one Of the caves In boat
and sings about Woe TO the Nymphs. Other
singers also appear An infant school,
a.. Christmas tree, Senoustns ths y Turnys, I'VE
painting. piano industry, artistic forging and
hammering. bakers industry, brewing indus
try, brewing industry, king Gambrinus,
cooking and pastry baking, butchers indus
shoemaking Industry, the furniture industry,
Columbia and Germania, besides. as many
more are represented. A model
of the Brooklyn bridge stood LOT Germany's
part in the mechanical arts OF the country,
j. A. Roebling having been German engi-
neer.
EIGHTH AND NINTH DIVISIONS.
The next two divisions were made up
chiefly of Irish-Americans, as the preceding
one had been of German Americans. They
were led by General J. r. o'Beirne and
General M. I. Mcmahon as marshals. The
first organizations in line were the Hiber-
nlan Guard, uniformed, the Ancient Order
of Hibernians, about 5000 strong, and the
Irish-American League. This great body Of
sons of the Green Isle presented a
fine appearance, and was the occa-
sion of great enthusiasm among the onlook
ers The League escorted floats represent
ing Southern negro home, tobacco growing
and a Russian caravan scene Then came
bands of iron workers. bricklayers, boiler
makers, ice men, paper box makers, gold
beaters, leather workers, safe makers, car
riage builders, portable building joiners,
patent roofers and other artisans. all actual
ly engaged in their labors. Between these
various illustrative groups were 0rangemen,
Odd Fellows, hose companies, Catholic
unions and various societies About mid
way was one of Washington's coaches drawn
by four horses, and especially escorted by
1900 colored men, forming the colored Cen
tennial committee. The Sixty-ninth Regi-
ment, famous for its gallantry during the
late war, came in for large share of the ap-
plause that was awarded this section of the
parade. These divisions ended the process
sion,
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DRUNK AT THE BALL.
Some Early Morning Scenes In the
Opera House.

NEW YORK, May both the New York
Herald and Sun this morning assert that the
closing scenes of the inaugural ball at the
Metropolitan Opera House yesterday morn
ing were disgraceful After o'clock in the
morning wine flowed in great abundance
and many intoxicated men were carousing
in the supper room and on the dancing floor.
are said tn have heen admitted nv fhe door-
keepers.
The crowd became so great and boisterous
that dancing was out Of the question and
respectable people present made haste to
quit the building. Many walters in the sup
per room are also said to have become intex-
icated and added to the confusion going on
around them. Matters finally became so bad
that police were called upon to clear the sup
per room which they were able to do only by
a free use of their clubs
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An Adyenturous American.

Mr.. Otto Fake. sailed In the steamer for
Boston last evening. taking with him four
teen foot dory. Mr.. Fake is stout built.
blonde, German American, about ifty years
old, who has made a wager Of $4,000 to $50
600 with London parties that be will sail
from Boston in the dory (which win be fitted
with a sail, oars, etc. for New Orleans. and
from thence around the world on a 1--WE
years cruise. II he aceOmplishes this feat
the $1,000 will be his.
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THE WRECK AT HAMILTON.
J. 3. Stearns, of Camden, Maine
Probably a Victim.

HAMILTON, Ont, May 1.-The remains Of
two more charred victims of the Grand
Trunk wreck have been identified and taken
away. They are Morgan r. Scullen of Chi
cago, and II. S. Hall, an old and retired mer-
chant of Evansville. Ind. 1t is almost GER
tain that Chas. ]. c. Frazer, of Toronto. j.
l.. Curnick of Chicago, and j. b. Stearns Of
Camden, Me-, are among the dead. Thir-
teen dead have thus FAR been accounted for,
leaving six bodies about which no inquiries
have been made.
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The President Borne Back to the
Capital City.

The Centennial celebration is over, yester-
days civic parade being the closing feature
of prominence. This was the third of the
pageants reviewed by the President-naval,
military and civic-and ranks with the two
which preceded it in its wonderful size and
imposing character From early morning
until after the President had left the city on
his way to Washington, the column was
moving through the streets
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Y. M. c. a. Notes.

There will be young mems meeting this
evening at 7.so p. m, led by G. NJ. Dinsmore.
Subject, Little Things
The Y. NJ. C. A. Outing Club will give an
entertainment in Y. NJ. C. A. hall next Sat-
urday evening, at s o'clock. Tickets for sale
by members of the club and at the 7. NJ. G.
A. rooms.
The Portland daily press., 1889-05-02
The Megantlc Club.

There was an informal meeting Of stock
holders Of the Megantic Club in Boston,
Monday afternoon, at the Office Of the pres
ident. The adoption of a new set of by
laws was discussed preliminary to the annu-
al meeting, which is to take place at the OF
tawa House, Cushing's Island. May 14th at
p. m.
The chief members will start for Portland
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on Grand Menan.

ST. JOHN, N. b., May 1.-The ship Joseph,
Capt. Nichols, Rio Janeiro for this port,
went ashore on Knox ledge, Grand Menan.
Saturday night, during a thick for and will
probably be total wreck.
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THE STATE.
ANnRoscoaaIN conNrx

ANDRosCoGGIN COUNTY.
The buildings on the DIR. Wing place on
the Minot road, Auburn, burned yesterday.
Loss, $500.
Bates College is in state Of excitement.
While Gymnasium Instructor Dodge was al
the athletic exhibition Saturday evening his
room was broken into and his bed carried
out and deposited on the campus in the rain
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
Mr.. Henry Young Of Casco, formerly Of
Byron, died April sd. He was brother OF
Postmaster Young of Auburn, and had many
acquaintances in Androscoggfn county.
Mrs. Robert Welch of Webb's Mills, while
driving young horse, was thrown from the
wagon and seriously, but 1t is hoped not IA
tally injured. Her face was terribly bruised.
She Is unable to see out of one eye. The
horse took fright and became unmanageable.
KENSEBEc COUNTY.
Buffalo bugs have appeared In Gardiner.
Benjamin johnson, the widely known and
popular proprietor of the johnson House of
Gardiner, has leased IL to A. s. Young,
proprietor Of the Oakland House, Oakland,
and will retire from the hotel business. On
the first day Of January, 1858, Mr.. johnson
purchased the old Cobbossee House Of Eben
Webber, changing the name Of the hostelry
to the johnson House, which appellation Il
has since borne. Since Mr.. johnson took
the house various changes and additions
KNOX COUNTY.
Philip Montgomery, the oldest man In
Warren, died there Tuesday night aged 02.
He was born and spent the most OF his life
In Warren. A number Of children survive
him.
sAeADAHoc COUNTY.
The giant four master, being built at the
New England Yard in Bath, for the coal
trade Of Phillips Il Co., has several strange
arrangements for schooner. There are six
matches, exte iding half across the deck, and
some six feet wide, while thin covers are
hung on hinges. Bulkheads have been bull
up to prevent the cargo from shifting, ant
the vessel will be heated with steam. TIT
standing rigging will be set up with turT
buckles instead Of lanyards, and the cabin |:
beneath the quarter deck with only small
skylight exposed. The schooner Is a mat,
to the Tecumseh. which loaded lumber a
Portland short time ago, and will be ready
for sea in about three weeks.
WALDO COUNTY.
Rev. George w. Field of Bangor, a native
Of Belfast, has donated $1,000 worth Of book.
to the Belfast library.
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
Mr.. Decatur Upper. an aged and respect
ed citizen Of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, the
10TH. He leaves wife. two sons and tive
daughters. He was one of the original mem
bers OF the Baptist church in that vicinity.
Hon. G. L. Rounds of Calais, has been en-
gagged to deliver the Memorial Day address
before Hiram Burnham Post, G.. A. r., OF
Harrington, and Rev. A. c. Peck will preach
the memorial sermon on the preceding Sab
bath.
YORK COUNTY.
~he coroner's inquest In the criminal NAL
practice case at Biddeford began yesterday
DIR. Thomas N. Frost has been released from
custody.
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OFF FOR EUROPE.
Minister Thomas Among the City
Of New York's Passengers.

New YORK. May 1.-Hon. John Sherman,
Hon. John Q. New, Consul General at Lon
don, Hon. w. w. Thomas, Envoy Extraor-
dinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to Nor
way and Sweden, and Lincoln Valentine,
Consul from the Honduras, sailed for Eu-
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BASE BALL.
The College League.
IN BRUNSWICK.

INTEREST IN BRUNSWICK.
The Bowdoin boys celebrated their defeat
of the Colbys Tuesday evening with great
enthusiasm. brass band led the process
sion and a barge with the nine followed,
while $50 students marched in line. This is
the first time Brunswick and Bowdoin au-
dience have seen the Colbys beaten for seven
years.
Last evening there was meeting Of those
interested In base ball in Brunswick, in the
court room TO take measure for securing en-
closed grounds and better nine than the
town ever had before. There is more base
ball interest than in previous years and a
strong team. Application may be made to
the State League as result Of the meeting.
The National League.
The following games were played in the
National League yesterday:
AT PTTTsBURG.
Innings IL 2 4 8 z 91o IL IL
Pittsourgs.o ooo1 10 / 9
Base nits-Pittsburgs, 6; Cleyelands, 8. En-
rors-Pittsburgs g; Clevelands, 8. Batteries
Staley and Miller Bakeley and Snyder.
AT INDIANAPOLIS.
Innings. 9 8 8
Chicagos.. 1 2 Q 0 Q x 8
Indianapolis 0 O. 2
Base Hits -Chicagos, 10; Indianapolis, 8. Err
-Chicagos. IL Indianapolis, 2. Batteries :
Hutchinson and Farrell; Boyle, Burdck and
Buckley.
AT PHILADELPHIA.
Innings 2 3 8 6 8 %
Philadelphias. o 3 2 o o 0-1O
Bostons. .............O 0 o o. 8
Base observation-disclosures, 16; Bostons. 10. Errors
-Philadelphias, 8; Bostons. IL. Batteries
Gleason and Schryyer, sowders and Kelley aud
Hurley.
AT NEW YORK
Innings.
New Yorks.......1 o o TO- 2 2 3-16
Washingtous ......1 0 o 1 o. 3
Basehits-New Works, IL Washingtons, 9. Er-
rors. New Yorks. 8; Washingtons. "a. Batteries
Crane and Brown, Keefe and ElbrIght
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PRECIPITATION tIS INCHES AND II
DREDrHs) FOR THIS MONTH

Total excess or deficiency In precipitation -
curing month. -"
Total excess or deficiency IN precipitation %
Number of cloudless days. .,............'...ss' .
Number OF partly cloudy ays-............'. %
Number Of cloudy days.. 10
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monthly Weather Report.

Mr.. N. ID. Lane. of the Signal Service fur
nishes the following summary Of meteoro-
logical observations at the Portland station
in the month Of April:
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jammed, and John Groder had four ribs
the falling of pile Of lumber at the Maine
Central railroad shops in Waterville, yester-
day.
Fire at Llvermore Falls.
LIvERMoRE FALLS, May 1.-At half past
ten o'clock this morning, the cottage at Liv-
ermore Falls. belonging to Fred Richmond,
and occupied by Mr.. Byron, was discovered
to be on fire. The fire was so well advanced
when discovered that there was time to save
but little Of the furniture. The loss is S7O0;
insured for $3.50. 1t is supposed it must
have caught from sparks from brush fires.
The State College Herd.
WINTHROP, May 1.-The committee to
purchase a herd of cows for the State Col
lege farm returned home from Massachusetts
and Connecticut last right after nearly
weeks trip, inspecting some of the best
herds in those States. Hon. r. Alden Of
Winthrop, said that when the committee had
finished its duties so far as visitation was
concerned, they held a consultation and de-
cided to purchase two cows of Mr.. Russell
Of Andover, Mass, one COW of Mr.. Perkins
Of Wayland and two two-year-old heifers
and one heifer calf of the same gentleman.
the entire costing fraction over one-half Of
the $500 appropriated for the purpose. The
remainder is to be expended in purchasing
herd for immediate use from some Of the
valuable Jersey herds Of Maine. Mr.. Per-
kins's herd are Guernseys and Mr.. Russells
Holsteins.
From Lawrence to Riddeford.
BIDDEFoRD, May Richard Meehan,
aged 72 years, who recently wandered from
his home in Lawrence, Mass, Is at the Bid
deford police station. where he applied for
lodging Tuesday night. He walked all the
way from Lawrence, and is about exhausted
He says he left home because Of trouble with
his wife and daughter. He will be sent
home.
Nelson Loses a Horse.
WATERvILLE, May 1.-C. Ill. Nelson the
Waterville horseman lost valuable piece OF
horse flesh today A seven weeks old colt
after Dictator Chief out of full sister Of
Nelson, while in the pasture with some 9TH
er horses was kicked by Gretchen and killed.
Mr.. Nelson sold this colt when week old to
Samuel Currier of Hallowell, for $1,000.
Chandler Collins Sentenced.
ELLSWORTH, May 1.-Chandler A. Collins,
convicted Of manslaughter, was sentenced
this afternoon to two years in the State pri-
son.
washington County Indictments.
CALAIS, May 1.-The Grand Jury report
ed today four indictments as follows: George
Sinclair, Columbia Falls, manslaughter; Will
lard L. Deering Danforth, felonious assault
George Cox, Calais, assault with intent to
rob; Joel Foss, Danforth, for keeping a
| gambling house.
The Portland daily press., 1889-05-02
The American Association

The following was the result of the games
played by the American Association clubs
yesterday:
At observation-disclosures g; Raltimores, 2.
AT ST. Louis-St. Louis, 81; Louisville, i.
Al Kansas Cty-Cincinnati, IA; Kansas City, 3.
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Total excess or deficiency In temperature
during month";. ...................... ......-E26
since January; :;.:;................ tlO5
Prevailing direction OF wind................
Total movement Of wind (miles) .......... G295
Extreme velocity Of wind direction and date
25th....;.;:.;
Nosai ~ Ppas on 2.39
Number OF days on which .01 inch or more
Of precipitation fell. ell........................ IL
TOTAL PRECIPITATION fIN INCHES AND YtrN.
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Other Games.

At Newark-Newarks, s; worcesters, z. Eight
At Jersey City-Jersey Citys, 13; Lowells. IL.
Eight innings.
At Wilkesba-re-Har ,13; Wikesbarres,5.
Notes.
The Lincolns challenge the Mystics TO play
a game of ball ON the Western Promenade
this afternoon at o'clock.
The Y. M. G. A. base ball club will play
the Woodford's on the horse car grounds
Saturday at 2,15 p. m.