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Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-10-03

No common man passed away day be-
fore yesterday in the person Of DIR. j.
Campbell Shorb. The telegram an
nouncing his death came at too late an
hour to admit OF the proper editorial
recognition. He was man of mark in
many respects. He began life under cir
cumstances of unusual promise, having
all the advantages accruing from dis
tinguished birth, versatile and unusual
talents and special physical endowments.
Coming from noted Maryland family
himself, he was connected by marriage
early in life with the family of Vice-Pres-
ident Dallas, a distinguished Philadel-
phia Democrat. who was only prevented
from being President of the United States
at one time by dissensions in the Penn
sylvania Democracy. The deceased chose
medicine as his profession, and ranked
at the head of his profession. His
education had been unusually thor
ough. He was finished lin.
,guist, had q mind unusually we'll
stored with various and profound learn
ing. and had the gift of a stirring and
ornate oratory, which'msde him in great
demand all over the Pacific Coast. DR..
Shorb was pronounced partizan, and
gave to the party Of his choice, the
Democracy, an enthusiastic and effective
advocacy, which was utterly unstained
by hope of reward. He frequently
neglected the exigent demands of his
profession to go upon the stump for his
party, and his name has more than once
graced the electoral tickets of the Cali
fornia Democracy, figuring as one Of the
electors at large on the Cleveland and
Thurman ticket during the last cam
paign. Few men who have participated
in the struggles Of. parties on this Coast
could hold an audience with the witch
ing persuasion that characterized DR..
j. Campbell -Shorb's best orstorical
efforts, and his appeals were en-
forced by the conviction of his
sincerity. high political principles
and unsel6shness. In private life he
was charming to the last degree, and the
circle Of his friends was really co-exten-
sive with the Coast. He was specially
we'll known to Angelefios, and markedly
endeared to them, both from his frequent
appearances here on political missions,
and his numerous visits to his brother,
Mr.. J. de Barth Shorb, of San Marine.
His death will cast shadow over both
the social and political circles of this
State. OF late years he was attacked by
q nervous disorder, which resulted in in
somnia, rendering the use of narcotics
indispensable to him in the discharge of
his arduous professional duties. An
overdose Of what was an essential to his
impaired health resulted fatally, and
California lost thereby an accomplished
and valuable citizen, his profession an
ornament, society one Of its most con-
spicuous lights and the Democratic party
one Of its most trusted and gallant lead
ers.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-10-03

PORT TOWNSEND. w. T., October g.
Advices from Sitka, Alaska, today state
that the crew of the schooner Alpha
arrived safely on the revenue cutter
Rush, from Yaritut, with her owner, jeff
I. Kuhn, and son aboard.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-10-03
Powell Gets Ten Ye,r..

:, SAN Francisco, October DIR. L. A.
Powell, who shot and killed Editor
Ralph 8. Smith at Redwood City, was
sentenced today to ten years imprison-
nent at San Quentin.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-10-03
Blaine Gives a Banouet.

Blaine Gives a banquet.
WASHINGTON, October g. Secretary
Blaine gave banquet to the delegates
to the international Congress at the Ho-
tel Normandie tonight. 1t was a most
brilliant gathering.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-10-03

BROOKLYN, N. Y, October 2.-Dsniel
Robbins, aged GA, ship-rigger, killed
his wife tonight and then suicided, e
the result Of 9 domestic quarrel.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-10-03

As THE HERALD all along thought
,swould be the case, the hysterical sensa-
zion started BY our esteemed contempo-
gagy. The zri5Wns. IL turning out to b ;
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-10-03
THE TURF.


Fail Meeting Opened at Morris
and Jerome Parks.
MORRIS PARK, N. Y, October 2.-The
fall meeting of the New York Jockey
Club opened today weather chilly, track
in good condition; attendance 5000.
Sweepstakes, fve.eighths of mile
Geraldine won, Blue Rock second, Mad
stone third; time, 00M.
Sweepstakes, mi!e-Stephanie won,
Holiday second, Sorrento third; time,
l AS.
Dunmow stakes, three. quarters mile
Ell Rio Rey won, Ruperta second, Greg
ory third time :121s.
Oakland stakes, n miles-Tenny won,
Badge second, Lavina Belle third time,
2:11M.
Five-eighths of mile-Bessie X. won,
Harrie @. second, Mamie B. third time,
00H.
Seven.eighths Of a mile-Romp won,
Oarsman second, LATTE third; time,
:29L.
The Portland daily press., 1889-08-26
Personal.

Alden j. Blethen, Jr., of Minneapolis,
Mimi, is in the city.
COL w. A. r. Boothby of Wateryile was
in the city yesterday.
Dr. j. w. Whdden is spending his yaca-
tion in Lancaster, N. Ii.
Mr.. E. NJ. Akeley and family are spending
a week or more at Paris.
Mr.. and Mrs. John K. Martin of the Fal-
mouth Hotel. left Saturday for the Bruins
wick Springs Hotel, Brunswick, VT.
e. G. Goodwin, Esq, private secretary for
Senator Hiscock of New York, was in town
Saturday. He is spending month at Old
Orchard.
Rev. b. p. Snow, who has been spending
his vacation in Europe. sailed from Glasgow
for home August 16, in the steamship State
of Pennsylvania,
Alderman Mccain. Councilman Murphy
and Coyne, with Peter DAILY and forty others
from this city, attended the Boston and New
York base ball games during the past week.
Prof. l.. A. Gray has just returned from
Cleveland, where he has been to attend the
convention Of Business Educators. The
convention was very successful gal s.
~. hof DlSuUp iltdity 'ltlt SATURDAY lOr
Madawaska, where he will dedicate new
Catholic church. The new edifce will be
called st. David's church and the pastor will
be Father Edward Bernhardt
Steam yacht Sapphire. with Gov. Ames and
son, of Massachusetts, and Adjutant General
Dalton on board, arrived in the harbor at
about O'Clock last night. II the, weather
permits she will sail at 9o'clock this MORN
ing. eH ~
Miss Gertrude Smith of Pine street leaves
today for New York, where she will take the
steamer Trave of the German line for three
months trip abroad, In company with Mr..
Will Warren and Miss Warren of Westfeld,
Mass.
The rumor is current in railway circles
that President Van Horne will shortly re-
linquish the duties of General Manager of
the Canadian Pacific Railway, and will be
succeeded as sush by II. G. Shaughnessy, the
present Assistant Manager. This probably
means that Mr.. Van Horne will remain Pres
ident, but will relinquish the duties of Gen.
elal Manager.
The Portland daily press., 1889-08-26
THE EXTENSION FINISHED.
The Last Rail LAID Between Fab
vans and Lunenburg.
Another Feather In the Cap Of the
Maine Central Railroad.

Saturday afternoon the streets OF Portland
were filled with Italian laborers loaded down
with their personal baggage all on their way
to Franklin wharf to take the Maine Steam
ship Company's boat for New York. The
occasion for this great exodus was ex-
planned by the fact that at p. m. of that
day the last rail was laid on the mountain
division extension of the Maine Central
road. and Portland people can now go over
the iron of their own road from this city to
Lunenburg, vt.
The rapidity with which this extension
has been built speaks volumes for the enter
prise and activity of General Manager
Payson Tucker and his assistants. Instead
of going to work in the ordinary way and
letting out the job by contract Mr.. Tucker
took the whole matter in hand himself. He
gathered laborers from every quarter and
started in on the job at Fabyan's, ON the
21st of May, with 40 men. This number was
constantly augmented as fast as hands could
be procured until, before the last rail was
laid, there were at least 1000 men employed.
Mr.. Tucker himself kept constantly on the
ground, much of the time living with his as
sistants in his private car, so that he could
have continual oversight of the work. The
result is II miles of rail laid in 95 days, or a
mile and quarter week. in region noto-
rious for the difficulties that it is necessary
to surmount. Several bridges and trestle
800 feet long have also been built, and STA
ton erected at the Twin Mountain House.
BY this extension the distance from Port
land to Montreal is Is miles less than by any
existing route. The new stations will be
called Twin Mountain House, Whitefeld,
Scots and Lunenburg. The passenger
trains will begin running October LIST. On
Tuesday-tomorrow- directors will ride
over the extension.
The Portland daily press., 1889-08-26
Funeral of Reuben Townshend

The funeral services of the late Reuben
Townshend were held at the residence of
his brother-in-law, Albert g. Corliss, corner
of Franklin and Congress streets, at 10
o'clock Saturday morning, Rev. Mr.. Blan
chard of the First Universalist church, off,
ciating. The house was filled with the
friends of diseased, many Grand Army COM
rades, officers of the Federal courts and
members of the Cumberland Bar being pres
ent. The floral designs sent were beautiful.
The body was taken to Freeport on the
o'clock train for interment. The pall-bear-
ers from Bosworth Post We're Comrades
James Hawley, Lewis l.. 1hurston, Joseph
Sullivan and R. G Berry. At the depot in
Freeport the remains were received by del
egation from the Grand Army post at that
nlapp
The Portland daily press., 1889-08-26
THE WALDO.
A Delightful Evening and Brilliant
Party.

The managers of the Waldo at Little
Chebeague are to be congratulated on very
brilliant hop at their beautiful hotel Satur-
day evening, Notwithstanding the fog. Inc
invitations had been generally accepted and
there was very large number OF prominent
citizens present, besides guests from other
hotels and cottages at the various Islands In
the harbor. The hotel and surroundings
were mass Of light and color, with the fes-
toons of Chinese lanterns, the displays OF
fireworks and the odd designs of flowers and
eyergreens with which the office, corridors
and dance hall were decorated. Lovers OF
the piscatorial art were delighted with the
design composed of fishing net, crossed
oars, sailor hats and horn; tennis players
with the tennis design and music lovers
with the musical decorations. English and
American flags were effectively draped in
and about the house and Chambers orches-
ira furnished excellent music for u dances.
At intermission an excellent collation. was
served. At the conclusion Of the hop
the Merryconeag took the Portlanders
back to the city although they were consid-
cradle delayed by the fog On arrival here
Superintendent Newman of the Portland
Railroad Co., with much thoughtfulness and
courtesy had cars in readiness to take the
party to their homes.
The Portland daily press., 1889-08-26
sAcADAAoc COUNTY s. J. couaT.
BEFORE JUDGE HASKELL.


Boston Consolidated Produce Company vs.. Dan
lei O. Gould & Co. Tile plaintiffs sought to recover
for 2bo bushels Of potatoes, at 90 cents per
bushel, and $12.50for bags, purchased of them,
through their agent, by the defendants IN Deceml
Der last. The defendants admitted the purchase,
the delivery ana the price charged, but claimed
that the goods were not as represented and sought
to recoup.
The jury returned verdict for the plaintiff for
S137 6o' the full amount claimed
2. II. Elder and A. N. Williams w. T. Hogan.
The decision in this casessetted the liability in
two other actions of similar nature which were
marked to abide the result in this suit.
The criminal docket was taken up and the fol-
lowing prisoners were arraigned
Norman Smith. of Bowdonham. indicted for as
sault Plea, guilty. Sentenced 10 a fine of $40
and costs. Paid.
Charles Watson, a colored boy, was arraigned
upon Indictment for assault with intent to kill.
and pleaded not guilty. Subsequently the prisoner
Withdrew his plea OF not guilty. and pleaded guilty
t0.aSSault and battery only. A mol pros. was en-
tered as to the intent to kill and the prisoner was
sentenced to 60 days in Augusta Jail.
State VS.. Mary 5. Savage. The respondent was
indicted at the December term, 1885, for keeping
house Of i'll fame. The testimony in the case
was brief. The respondent testified in her own
behalf, but employed no counsel. The jury rem
dered verdicct for the defendant.
Charles d. Newell county attorney.
State VS.. Robert kaulback and Bridget Kaul-
back. The respondents husband and wife, were
each indicted at the present term as common SELL
ers Of intoxicating liquor. Today they were ar
raigned and respectively pleaded not guilty, and
Their. After the evidence for the government was
out, Robert withdrew his plea of not guilty and
pleaded guilty. and was sentenced to pay flne of
500 and costs, which he paid mol. pros. was
entered IN The case of his wife.
Charles ID. Newell. county attorney. w. Z.
Hogan Z FL - f.s.-i
The Portland daily press., 1889-08-26
Knights Of the Golden Eagle.


The First Battalion of Massachusetts, I'm
formed Knights, will come to Portland by
boat, arriving here Monday morning, Sep
TENDER I'd. The reception and escort COM
mittee of Windsor Castle, will receive the
visiting battalion at 6 O'Clock a. m. and es-
cort them to the City Hotel for breakfast.
The Sir Knights, committee and band will
report at Castle Hall, Exchange street, at
$50 a. m. Members will there receive their
badges and the committee prepare for escort
duty. AT o'clock the battalion parade will
take place, starting from the City Hotel,
marching through the principal streets (un-
der escort of the committee in Castle uni
form to Custom House wharf. where the
steamers of the Casco Bay Steamboat Com
pany will be taken for Long Island at 10. 80
O'Clock.
The various sports of the day will take
place on the field such as base ball Ia contest
between the Boston and Portland Sir
Knights) and foot ball. The dinner will be
served at 1.3O o'clock at Granite Spring Ho-
tel. The return trip to the city will be made
at O'Clock and the battalion escorted to
City Hotel for supper. A part of the visit
ing battalion will return by evening boat to
Boston, and those remaining here will attend
the session of Windsor Castle in the even
ing.
Tickets issued to Sir Knights entitle them
to transportation, dinner, &C., and are not
transferable and are good on any trip of
Casco Bay Steamboat Company's line that
day. Music Will be furnished going and
coming on the boat and several choice selec-
tions will be given ON the island.
Sir Knights who have not secured tickets
will make application to the committee early
this week. Members are particularly re-
quested to be present at the Castle session
tonight.
The Portland daily press., 1889-08-26
ISLAND NOTES.
The "octoroon" VIII Be Given at the
Garden Next Week.

Mr.. George A. Lord and wife of Boston
are visiting friends at Trefdale
Miss Sadie j. Ferguson Of East Cambridge
is spending two weeks at Jones Landing.
Mr.. John Morgan. of Boston, is spending
his vacation at Camp Harvard
Mrs. William M. Sargent gave reception
on Saturday afternoon at her cottage on
Cushing's Islsnd
Miss Alice NJ Doten, of Great Diamond
Island has been visiting Miss Deering at
BERN Falls, N. H., the past week.
The guessing contest on a jar of toothpicks
was decided at Greenwood Garden last night.
The first prize. a gold watch, was won by
Miss Ida A. Bicknell, and the second, a
large silver spoon, by Mrs. G. d. Weston,
after guessing three times because of a tie.
The other two prizes will be given out Mon
day. There were 1,001 toothpicks in the jar.
The committee were Messrs. J. o. Burke, E.
l., Beale, l.. r. Smith, r. Philbrook and E.
M. Trim.
c. Ii. Doten and wife, of Fitchburg, Mass,
have been the guest of Mr.. Dotens brother.
A. r Doten, Great Diamond Island, the past
week.
The following is list of late arrivals at
the Waldo:
brooke 2. O.; Mrs. j. L. Wech, Quebec; Mrs. P.
George Dr. j. v. Miller and wife; MISS Miller,
Mrs. G. b. Reeve, Miss A. f. Ballen, Mr. and
Mrs. W. Il; Ballen, all Of Chicago; Mr.. and Mrs
Binmore, Miss E. Wordsworth, Miss N. Woods
worth, Montreal; Miss r.. Cram, Haverhill.
Prof. Colby made successful aerial trip
and descent at Greenwood Garden Saturday
afternoon in the presence of immense crowds
who had gathered to witness the thrilling
adventure. At the last moment the balloon
became slightly damaged, so that the hot air
escaped and consequently Prof. Colby only
reached the elevation of about one thousand
feet, when he was obliged to cast off the
the parachute. letting him safely to the
ground. He landed very prettily on the
beach between the two wharves at Jones's
Landing, and great shout went up from
the throng In appreciation Of the successful
ending Of the Professors daring trip. The
balloon collapsed after being set free and
came to earth short d stant down the
island.
The Kennebec arrived at about o'clock
being saluted by full chorus of whistles
from the steamers in the harbor as she
steamed up to Custom House and transfer
red her passengers to the Emita which car
ried them to Peaks Island. The Kennebec
left on the return trip shortly after seven.
Yesterday was quiet day at the islands
on account of the fog which lay on the hori-
ION all, blowing in over the harbor at about
cun1nwn
The Portland daily press., 1889-08-26
DEATHS.

In this city, Aug. "a. Mrs. Jane Burrows, widow
of Ambrose Burrows aged 73 years.
Funeral this Monday afternoon at $50 O'Clock,
at residence of her son, No. 271 Western Prone
made.
Funeral ON Tuesday afternoon at o'clock.1
In this city, Aug. %, Thomas Henry, only son
OF the late Thomas III. and Caroline Z. Weston,
aged 20 years months.
Funeral this Monday afternoon at 2, 80 o'clock,
from No. IL Deering street.
In this city, Aug. "a. Carrie Augusta. daughter
OF Alfred and the late Elizabeth Haskell.
In Lewiston, Aug. IL. Mrs. Alice K. Peterson,
aged 10 years IL months.
In Winthrop Center. Aug. 10, Mrs. G. W.
Hamblen, aged 66 years, widow Of the late Geo.
Hamblen.
In Winthrop, Aug, IL, Dea. John K Lowell,
aged 81 years.
In Dixfeld, Aug. 6, Joseph Mitchell, aged "a
years.
In Rumford Centre, Aug. H. Mrs. Betsey Eliot,
aged "a years.
In Auburn, Aug. IS. Mrs. Jennie S. True. aged
40 years.
In Lewiston, Aug. 10, Estelle, wife of Daniel
McInnes of South Gardiner, aged 20 years.
In Buxton, Aug 16. Daniel bennett, aged 80
years.
At Readdeld Depot, Aug 10, Mrs. Samuel Gree
ey, aged 70 years,
The Portland daily press., 1889-08-26
CAUGHT atIast.

Lendall G. Foote, it will be remembered
left Portland under cloud during the month
of July. Saturday night he took passage on
the Forest City for this city, hoping to find
that the cloud had blown over. He was dis
appointed, however, for the exploit of horse
stealing was fresh in the minds of the police
and he was arrested by Officers McDoDough
and Sparrow as soon as he set foot on the
wharf. He told an interesting story of his
wandering to Deputy Merrill after he
reached the station. 1t will be remembered
that the robbery was committed on Satur-
day. Foote remained in town over Sunday
showing himself freely on the streets, doubt
less in pure bravado. Monday he left for
New York on the Rochester road, but
changed over to the Boston& Maine at Roch-
ester. He reached New York in due process
of time and went to work. firing of metro
politan life, however. he came back to Bos-
ton and from there to this city where he will
probably remain for time.
The Portland daily press., 1889-08-26
Excursion Of steamer Kennebec.

The new and beautiful steamer Kennebec
arrived here from Gardiner Saturday after
noon, bringing some 1900 excursionists I'M
der the auspices of Canton Evergreen of that
city. The Gardiner Cornet Band accom-
panied the party. The steamer was de-
lay ed by coal barges that got in the way on
the river. The excursionists went to the
islands on the boats of the Casco Bay line
and returned to Gardiner on the Kennebec
at night. The steamer is a fine large staunch
boat fitted with incandescent lights and
electric bells. She is beautifully furnished.
Crowds went down to the wharf in this city
to see her. These are her officers:
Captain-Jason Collins.
First Officer-C. K. BradStreet.
Second Gfficer-W. Mcdonald.
Purser-W. j. Tuck.
Assistant PurSer-J. III. Mcclellan.
Steward-Frank Dunphy.
Assistant Steward-William MILFORD.
Engineers. Seward. ftlf}A sstltl.4
The Portland daily press., 1889-08-26
Grand Canton RidgeIey Excursion.

1t is very important that all chevaliers and
royat purple degree members who anticipate
going on the Grand Canton Ridgeley P. M.
excursion to Montreal. Sept. 2-5, notify the
committee as soon as possible, and also state
If they desire berths in the Pullman sleeper.
The train will leave Portland at 5.45 p. M,
Sept. I'd, and proceed over the mountain di:
vision of the Maine Central to Montreal,
reaching that city at 7.25 a M, Sept. Sd.
They will be received by Canton Mt. Royal
and have quarters at Hotel Balmoral, Chan
dler's Band will accompany Canton Ridgeley
and the Victoria Rifles band will furnish
music for Canton Mt. Royal. The regular
meeting of Canton Ridgeley will be held this
avapino
The Portland daily press., 1889-08-26
A Narrow Escape.

Saturday afternoon horse attached to a
carriage, in which Mrs. Thomas Towle of
Walnut street was riding. took fright on Ok
ford near Walnut street, at the breaking of
the breeding, and ran away. The mad
dened animal ran at break-neck speed up
Oxford street to Washington, and thence in
to Walnut to Mr.. Towle's stable. AS he ran
through the partly opened doors of the stable
he wrecked the wagon, but Mrs. Towle es-
capped without injury. Mrs. Towle was re-
markably cool throughout the exciting ride.
The Portland daily press., 1889-08-26
SeiZuYeS.

Saturday Officers Miles and G. F. Harmon
seized a barrel of ale at No. Alb Commercial
street, and quantity of ale. rum and whis-
key at No. 81 York street.
Officers Langmaid and Pickett seized
lager at No. 354 Fore street, a quart of whis-
key at No. 9 Commercial street, six bottles
of lager at 81 Commercial street and three
barrels of ale on Franklin wharf.
Yesterday Officers Miles and G. F. Harmon
seized barrel of ale in Gorham's yard, a
barrel of ale and quantity of spirits at Ala
Commercial street, and Officer Pickett a
quantity of liquor corner of India and Fore
streets
The Portland daily press., 1889-08-26
AIeppo Temple.

When the Mobiles of the Mystic Shrine ar
rive here, Thursday morning, from Boston
on the steamer New York, there will be a
short parade and at 8 a. m. the work of init
alton will begin at City Hall. At the close
of the work clam bake will be served at
Little Chebeague, and then then the excur.
sionists will return home.
The order will bring over 100 knights and
nearly $50 applicants for degrees. besides
Carriers Band and the Mendelssohn Quar-
The Portland daily press., 1889-08-26
capslzed in the Harbor.

Yesterday afternoon the Cadet on its 3.15
trip to the islands, when off the spar buoy at
Diamond Island point. sighted skiff cap
sized with man clinging to it. at the same
time the man was seen from the shore and
elsewhere and boats put out to his rescue.
The Cadet launched boat also but the boat
from Diamond Island reached him first and
carried him to land where he was quickly
put in good shape none the worse for his
bath. The event caused great excitement in
the harbor.
The Portland daily press., 1889-08-26
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Subscribers leaning the city during the
summer months can haze their PRESS
mailed to them regularly By leacing their ad-
dress at this office. AL papers are sent By
the first trains and boats, and Subscribers at
the islands and along the Cape shore toiu re-
cetre their copies nearly as early as ii at
their city homes.
The PRESS aoiu be mailed to ana address
for 80 cents a month ,oih privilege of chang
anq address as often as desired.
The Portland daily press., 1889-08-26
Maine SUNDAY school conventIon

The annual session of the Maine Sunday
School convention will be held in Augusta,
Oct 1917 with Rev. Smith Baker as con-
ductor and Mrs. Crafts in charge of the pri-
mary department. The music will be under
the direction of Mr.. Geo. c. Stebbins and it
is expected that DR.. Peloubet will give an
address during the session. The convention
will b, one Of great interest and profit