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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-08-23

Annual Meeting OF the New England
Roadmasters' Association.

BosToN, August 22.-The seventh annual
meeting of tbs New England Roadmasters'
Association was called to order at the Amer
lean House at 2.30 o'clock Wednesday after
noon. About 10 members were present,
among who were: W. Hutchison, Boston &
Maine Railroad; s. B. Bodwell, Jr., Boston
Ma Maine r. q W aEsbH II HSSSISS HSSfSsSsISSed XVII Win Mr.
Ellis. secretary. The following new men,
bers were elected: L. w. Lydston, Boston
Il Maine; j. l.. Shanks, Fitchburg; r. J.
Collins, Old Colony; II. s. Leach, Connecti-
cut Valley; III. A. Phillips, Fitchburg; Geo.
L. r. French, Boston & Maine; Z. Morrill,,
Boston & Maine.
Following the transaction Of the ordinary
routine business the following officers
were elected: President, g. w. Bishop,
Fitchburg; Vice President. w. e. Clark.
Vermont Valley Secretary, w. +. Ellis,
New York, Providence q Boston; Chaplain,
J. s. Lane, New York, New Haven & Hart
ford; treasurer, w. +. Ellis; Executive Com
mittee. additionally to the president, vice
president, secretary and treasurer, q. 5.
Lane, ]. w. Shanks, G. b. Lintelll, George
u. X. French.
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New England Crops.

SpRINGFIEIp, Mass, August 22.- nc
special reports to the New England Home
stead, from all seed leaf tobacco growIin.g
sections In the United States Indicate iair
yield, of good average quality .ho,.
The farmers have generally SOFA ous .nSIn ISI,,
old crops, and the prospects ior ieaSona'iS
good prices are excellent. 49,. uon,os,oad
Regarding the potato crop, the Homestead nest
ni3itv during the past three weeks, and not
more more than half crop cam can now S be S secured:
In the ATLANTIC Ss Sossc YorS anS
the total potato crop of the United States Is
Estimated not over 100000 bushels, al
though the outlook indicated 200,00O,0OO
bushels.
Regarding the apple crop, the Homestead
SAYS it will be shorter than last year and the
year before. In New England the crop Is
best in the three southern States.
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GEN ERAL NEWS.

Isaac Wilmer, wholesale dry goods, 15l
East Broadway, v. Y, Is in the hands Of the
sheriff; assets, $4,000; liabilities, $4,000.
II Is rumored that consolidation may be
effected between the Vanderbilt and Drexel,
Morgan q Co., railway interests In the
Northwest.
Engineer Ritter and Fireman Benares
were killed in an accident to a train on the
Missouri, Kansas Il Texas, yesterday. caused
by running over steer.
Alexander William Stewart Ross of New
Haven, Ct, Is discovered to be a bigamist,
having married twice In that city In three
months, both wives being living.
The lawyers are beginning 70 feel uncer-
tain about the right OF the United States au-
thorities to interfere In Nagle's case, as
Nagle cannot claim to be an officer Of the
circuit court.
A deputy sheriff is on his way from Baltl-
timore to Mississippi with Jake Kllrain in
charge. Bud Remand, sentenced to a fine for
participating in the fight, will take his case
to the supreme court.
State Treasurer Carter Of New Hampshire
has received for redemption certificate for
S150.O0o, 1t being for the last outstanding war
obligation Of the State. 1t natures Sept. 1st
and will be paid at that time.
VIM. Johnson, bookkeeper for Geo. Parker,
produce dealer at 227 Washington street.
| New York, was arrested at Bradford Point,
1 Ol., w tuucoud1s was oAVAs - Aas
accounts $1,000, and says the money was used
| On horse races.
II Is stated that professor In the State
| University at Berkely. CAL, has discovered
| process to be used In tanning leather which
| will have the effect Of rendering leather Inn
| pervious to water and so pliable as to render
| II almost indestructible.
In conversation with a half dozen Of the
most prominent members of the South Fork
| Fishing Club, they stated In the most en-
| phatic manner that they very much doubted
| IL any member Of the club had ever thought
| Of such thing as rebuilding the dam above
| JOhnstown.
The rumor that the British Hosiery Com.
pany at Thornton, r. l., was likely to be
| embarrassed was unfounded. President
Cooper states that the Riverside and Brown
Steese Il Clark's troubles in no way involve
his concern. The Thornton worsted mil!
which Is embarrassed, Is a small concern
started couple Of years ago by two young
men with more mortgage than capital.
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THE INSANE HOSPITAL.
What the Patients Eat and Drink in
the Course Of a Dav.

AUGUSTA, Augusta a2-The grocery clerks
department at the Insane Hospital is one of
the busy places in the city. To make the
proper reQuisition for the daily wants of 750
people is no slight job for the matron, but to
deal out the goods every morning keeps the
efficient clerk busy a full half day, while the
remainder is consumed in looking after sup
plies and taking care of his books. Nothing
goes out save on written order from the
proper official, and every pound must be ac.
counted for to the trustees who settle with
the clerk once month
Thinking the daily output of this depart
ment of interest, copy has been taken of
an average days business. The books show
that August 18th the clerk delivered 119 lbs.
butter, 80 of salt cod, 425 of corned beef. 10
of fowl, 656 of turnips, 3S Of onions, 10 of
coffee, of tea, / Of cocoa. 40 of oatmeal and
cracked wheat, and 210 of sugar In addi-
ton the call was for 35 doz. of eggs, barrel
of apples, barrels of -four, 1885, gallons of
milk, "a bushels potatoes, heads Of celery,
365 cucumbers, 2 punches of parsley, 1 box
of salt, and barrel of crackers. The cash
value of this foots up $170.27,
By this systematic method every pound is
accounted for and there is no opportunity
for waste.
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GILMAN ON TRIAL.
Story of the East corinth Fire as
In Court.

BANGOR, August 22.-The trial of Charles
S. Gilman for setting fire to and burning the
stores at East Corinth. or being accessory in
that crime, commenced in the Supreme Ju.
dicial Court room here today before Judge
Danforth.
County Attorney Bailey appeared for the
government and Col. Jasper Hutchins for
the defense.
The jury was drawn with only three chal-
lenges by the defence and Thomas White of
Bangor was made foreman.
County Attorney Bailey opened for the
defense at great length, detailing the testi-
mony which the government will present
and making no points which have not al
ready been presented in the preliminary ex-
animation.
Charles Thlssel of East Corinth, testified
that he owned the building where the fire
originated. and told the jury how it was To-
Gated with reference to the drug store of
johnson & Philbrick.
Frank G. Tebado of East Corinth, who
lived next to the drug store, testified that he
first shouted the alarm from his front door,
having been awakened by the bright light
from the drug store in half-dressed condi-
tion and as he recognized the witness he
calculated, ''For Gods sake, Teb!" No one
else was stirring at that time and Gilman
was carrying. something in front of him. He
did not see him again that night.
This afternoon David Fletcher of East
Corinth testified to the manner in which the
fire spread from the shed in which it origin
ated to the store and other buildings.
Mrs. Frank G. Tebado of East Corinth
testified to hearing Gilman say the morning
after the fire that he was the first man to
reach the scene and had carried two loads of
goods from the drug store when her hus-
band arrived.
Mrs: Jessie d. Coehrane, the milliner who
occupied one of the stores burned, testified
that in conversation with Gilman some
weeks before the fire, he said that she had
better take out some insurance as she was
not safe without it.
Frank Riley, who owned the furniture
store and DR.. G. S. Philbrick, owner of the
drug store, testified at great length concern
ing minor details of the fire and Gilman's
connection with the johnson and Philbrick
store but brought out no facts which had
not been previously fully covered, 9
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-08-23
DuRHAM's HAPPY CENTENNIAL DAY.
Sons and daughters Of the Old Town
Unite in It's Observance.
Fun. Music and Eloauence Make the
Hours Pass Quickly.
Congressman DIngIey's Address and
the Paper by Mr.. Harmon.

DURHAM. August 22.-The centennial dav
was ushered in by 13-gun salute In honor
of the original states. Although the morn
ing's weather was threatening, large crowd
began to gather at the Bend from all the
country around The laughable fantastics
turned out early and soon after came the
historical procession, conspicuous feature
of which was Capt. John Penley's old wa
gon, built before the war Of 1872. There
were many ancient relics in the procession
The celebration proceeded according to the
following programme:
a. M, Parade of fantasies.
$50 a. m, Procession to the Square, returning to
ORDER OF PROCESSION.
Marshal and Aids.
Continenta al Band.
String Bean Military Escort.
The Old and the New.
Thirteen Young Ladies Representing the Thir-
teen Original States.
Twenty-nine Young Ladies representing the
Additional States.
Durham Band.
Invited Guests.
School Children.
The Trades.
Officials.
Citizens In Carriages.
10 a. M, Literary Exercises in large tent.
1.30 p. M, Literary Exercises continued
= p. M, Athletic Sports consisting of Ball Game,
Dash, sack Raeses a% sp s Race, ETC.
The drilling of the old men, who. as young
men, went to muster in the good old days.
was one of the features of the occasion.
Mrs. Annie Cary Raymond, who spent the
day in her native town. shook hands with
hundreds Of her friends. Mrs. Raymond
sang in the chorus but declined to sing alone.
Mrs. Ada Cary Sturgis, however, sang
Home, Sweet Home" and her singing add
ed greatly to the interest of the exercises.
All the sports were greatly enjoyed, young
and old m1ngling in the fun while the din
ner, served beneath the canvas of the big
tent, was one never to be forgotten.
But perhaps the portion Of the celebration
which was received with the greatest favor
by the sons and daughters of the old town
were the literary exercises, the speakers re-
ealing many an interesting episode in the
history OF the town, many an anecdote and
Renaissance OF its sons and daughters. This
was the programme:
Address of Welcome. Rev. Edgar l.. Warren
SOng-aHome, Sweet Home" "............... @ ". wv
Mrs. Ada Cary Sturgis.
address,. S....--...........H Hon. Nelson Dingley, Jr
Responses 10 the following subjects:
The People of Durham. m............Dr.D D. b. Strout
The First Proprietor-Col. Isaac Royal.
q. X. Harmon, Esq.
Progress OF Temperance. -. :. Rev. l. G. Knowlton
MUSIC IN Durnam.... DIR. L. M. Warren
.Cn0ruS
Poem. ...Miss Elizabeth Converse Durgin
InteTnaission.
MUSIC ......'.................... Durham Band
AuureSS... Hon. VIM. II, FRYE
Resp0nses.
Inc Farmers OF Durham. Hon VIM. d. Roak
Inc Mechanics. s.................L Lewis G. Robinson
Inc Clergy. Rev. Geo. Plummer
me Teachers. w. II. Newell, Esq.
Inc Medical Profession. DR.. G. Z. Williams
missionaries OF Durham. ....Rev. w. S. Hascall
q. Apnar
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PORTLAND, MAINE, FRIDAY MORNING, AUGUST

gram containing Captain Algar's experience
with Lieut. Tuttle has not been confirmed,
still the belief is general that the seizures
have been made. and even greater indigna-
Black Diamond. 1t is now openly stated
this is the final straw, and that the sooner
amicable relations between Canada and the
United States are broken off the better.
An ex-cabinet minister under the Macken-
zie regime arrived in this city last night He
said to reporter: "This act of the COM
mander of the Rush is simply piracy on the
high seas, and there was time when, if he
committed such acts, he would before long
find himself dangling at the yard-arm of a
British man-of-war. These last seizures, if
the reports are true, show that the time Of
discussion and arbitration has passed, and
the time for action has come. No govern
ment can longer retain the confidence of the
of bare-faced piracy"
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Chicasos. CtssV ''......o .'.........o 3 Q ~
Base hits-Pittsburgs IL Chicagos, 0. Errors
-Pittsburgs o; Chicagos, o. Batteries-Morris
and Carroll Gumhert Tener and Darling.
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have accepted the challenge of the West
brooks in behalf of johnson. and have $50
waiting to be covered by the team from Sac
sarappa. Sacoites are confident Of john
sons ability to win If match Is made.
The three-quarters mile running record
was broken on the West Chester track yes
terday, by Volunteer, who covered the dis
lance in liz, one second better than the pre-
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An Abuse Investigated. 4.

,GLoucEsTER, Mass, August pr. M.
thart, United States consul at Canso, ". S..
nas confessed to treasury agent that he
evercnarged the United States government
tSa tS tne ogtilt furnished by him to the crew Of
Pierce. There have been MANY eomnlaints
OF poor outfits furnished by Consular aSents
and the big sums they ask the eoyernmenf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-08-23
MAHoNE NOMINATED,
Virginia Republicans Choose Him
For Governor by AccIamation.

NORFOLK, Va, August 22-The Virginia
Republican convention nominated by accla-
nation, Gen. VIM. Malone for governor and
Col. Campbell G. Stemp for lieutenant gov
ernor The platform pledges the Republi-
debt permanently and satisfactorily without
increasing the State tax.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-08-23

The American Association.
The following was the result of the games
played by the American Association clubs
yesterday:
At Cincinnati-C Cincinnatis IS; Brooklyns, 5.
At st. LOUIS -BatimOres, A st. Louis, 2.
At Louisvile-Louisvilles, IA; Columbus, g.
Ten innings.
At Kansas City-Kansas Citys, 8; Athletics, 3.
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Our Excited NeIghbors.

MONTREAL, August 22.-The excitement
over the Behring Sea difficulty, which was
on the wane here, has been revived by the
rumors Of more seizures of Canadian vessels
by the United States revenue cutter Rush.
Although the department of Ottawa has
seizures of the Rush, and although the tele-
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Lowell Grand ARMY Rovs-

LOWELL, Mass, August 22.-At a largely
attended meeting tonight Of Post 43, G. A.
r., after q full and free discussion, the vote
was expunged from the records whereby the
course Of Pension Commissioner Tanner was
-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-08-23

During the afternoon, the famous mare
Belle Hamlen, with a running mate, made
an attempt to beat her record of 2.13a. She
reached the quarter in .344, the half in 1.O71,
three-quarters in 1.41{, and. finished the mile
in 2.14t.
After the races, the PAGER Johnston was
was driven by Budd Doble, and made the
quarter in .314, the half in 1035, three-quar-
ters in 1921, and the mile in 2.O7. The horse
made the fastest mile ever made on any
track in the east
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The Worlds Fair.

New YORK, August 22.-The COMMITTEES
on the site Of the worlds fair Of 1892 met
this afternoon at City hall. Hon. Charles
A. Dana was chosen permanent chairman of
the committee and Mr.. Agnew elected treas
urer and John Ford secretary.
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Portsmouth's Police.

PORTSMOUTH, August 22.-The board Of
mayor and aldermen met tonight and elected
Peverly and Daniel j. Hurley assistants, ,and
Ozro j. Hobbs captain of the night force.
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LIVERY, BOARDING And SALE STABLE

HAVING again taken the management OF iny
IL former stables, j am ready at short notice
TO furnish first class livery teams OF all SIZES,
Coupes, Hacks, &C., and We have special adyan- ,a
tages In boarding, over almost any other staDie
In light and ventilation. Call and see us at
"ROBINSON'S STABLES,
81 & 80 Green ST."
Telephone No. APT b. aug22d4wr
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meteorological Report.
august 22, 1889. 500 P. M.
Observations taken at the same moment OF time
L latn
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oEtONp GLASS YACHTS.
", G. wentworth,s Henry G. Augusta 1 90 90
Robertssn's Josephine, Augusta......
THIRD CLASS YACHTS.
II. 7. Milliken's Henry c., Augusta. 0 SO 90
u Z, Hunts Anna s., Angusta.....-..
In each class there was quite distance be-
tween the winner and the last boat. The
judges were Judge w. p. Whitehouse, How
ard Owen. j. +. Pierce, and Thomas LAM
bord of Augusta, and A. E. Brainard of
Winthrop. An enthusiastic crowd of So
journers at the inland resort, with many 9TH
ers from wide section, enjoyed the after
Moons sport.
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THE MAINE STATE PRESS.
THE w WEATHER.
Fair.

Fair.
SIGNAL OFFICE, WAR Dept,
WASHINGTON, ID. e., I
August %. 1889, pm.
The following is the forecast of the wealth
er for New England.
Fair weather, stationary temperature
southern, slightly warmer in northern por'
ton of Maine. westerly winds.
Local Weather Report.
PORTLAND, Me-, August %, 1889.
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ON COBBOSSECONTEE'S BLUE WATERS.
A Yacht Race in the interior Of tho
Pine Tree State.
PAGER Johnston Makes a Mile In
2.o7 at Poughkeepsle.
Other News of Interest to the Lovers
Of Good Sport.

WINTHROP, Me-, August 22.-The second
annual sailing regatta on Lake Cobbosse-
contee, Manchester, under the management
Of ID. c. Robinson Of Boston, occurred this
afternoon. At 1.55 the starting signal was
fired opposite the Robinson cottage, where
the first buoy was placed. Sixteen yachts
appeared for the contest, divided into three
classes. The course was from Hammond's,
two miles down the Manchester shore, thence
westerly to stake-boat toward the middle
of the lake, thence returning to the home
buoy, a distance Of FIVE miles. When the
boats were sent away, a stiff northwest wind
was blowing, and the yachts formed beau
tiful miniature fleet. The breeze partially
ieiivo DvIvIo me race was finished. The fol
lowing was the result:
FIRST CLASS YACHTS
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The Thornton Assigns.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., August %. = The
Thornton Worsted Company has assigned to
Horatio N. Campbell, Jr.
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FASTEST MILE IN THE EAST.
Two Attempts at Record Breaking
at PouehkeepsIs.

PoUGHKEEPsIE, N. Y, August 22.-Six
thousand people were present at the circuit
races at the driving park today. The two
regular races were well contested, the track
being in splendid condition. The races re-
suited
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THE BIDS TOO HIGH.
The Bath Iron Works and Other
Competitors Ruled Out.

WASHINGTON, August 22.-The acting
Secretary of the Navy today opened pro-
posals for constructing five steel cruisers,
three of about 1000 tons and two of 5000 tons
displacement, the first named vessels to be
completed In two years and not to exceed
100000 each in cash. II they fail to attain
16l knots they will be rejected. The two
5000 ton vessels will be required to show
speed Of 10 knots and be limited In cost to
sfs1ooso 900. - The Bath Iron Works OF Maine
proposed te build the three 1000 vessels for
S7S0,000, but with an addition OF six months
to the advertised time. Cramp & Son Of
Philadelphia proposed to build the same YES
sells for SS75, 900 each. The same firm offered
to build the 5000 ton vessels for 81, ,225, 900
each. The result of the bidding Is a disap-
polntment to naval officers. AS the appro-
priation was limited by Congress to 100000
each In the case of the 1000 ton vessels and
81, l,100,0 900 for each 5000 ton vessels, none of
will be to rpadvartisa
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The Atlantic League,

The following games were played in the
Atlantic League yesterday
At -Worcesters, s.; Hartfords, o.
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WILL NOT BE HANCED.
Mrs. Maybrlck's Sentence Com
muted to Life Long Penal servI-
tude

LONDON, August CIT is officially an
nounced that Mrs. Maybrick's sentence has
been commuted to penal servitude for life.
Work was already progressing on the erec-
tion of the scaffold when the official an
nouncement of Communication was made, and
the jail chaplain had signifed his intention
Of asking all the churches to pray for Mrs.
Maybrick.
The action on the part of the authorities
seems to satisfy most people, although there
are many who hoped for pardon. This, how
ever, may be brought about in the future IL
the new evidence claimed by Mrs. May
bricks friends is produced.
=. .LlsLyEFRB99JJx 4 .FR ApgBst tfecei9ei-bs
the prison officials. Mrs. Maybrick had not
been informed Of the decision. Her mother
tainted on hearing the news. The decision
is favorably received everywhere.
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The four year old stallion McKusick, from
East Branch Farm, Buckfeld, was given an
exhibition heat in 2.37i; first nalf 1.20, sec
ond half 117l, timed by the official judges:
McKusick is by Olympus, by Almont, and
has just closed a season in the stud.
About 1000 people saw the trots at the
Georges River Park, Liberty, Tuesday. A.
ID. Bumpus's Nellie Call won the $50 class /;
best time, 2.45; and F. A. Ripley's Mischief
the three minute class; best time, 24S.