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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-10-08
AWAY WITH A STOLEN TEAM.
A Boy, Implicated In a PlttsfieId
Shooting Case Runs Away.

PITTsFIELD, Me-, October IA shooting
affair and horse theft took place here Satur-
day night. Two boys were running shoot
ing gallery here Saturday. Their names are
George Andrews and Edward Smith. Will
liam Trumbull, a small boy seven years Of
age, was hit by ball from the gun of George
Andrews. Both Andrews and Smith were
taken by the officers, but Smith escaped, and
it is supposed that he took team from the
stable of Richard Daniels. The team was
traced as far as Fairfield, and the carriage
recovered. A diligent search is being made
for the stolen horse and Edward Smith, who
is supposed to have taken it. Smith is 1S
years old, weighs 125 pounds. fair complex
Ion, and halls from Boston. The boys came
here from Vanceboro, and had been in Rich
mond. 1t is feared that Trumbull will not
recover.
Mrs. George Park, an aunt to the little
Turnbull boy, gave birth to child on Satur-
day morning, and when she was told Of the
accident she was so overcome that she died
before medical aid could be secured.
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The speakershIp Candidates.

WASHINGTON, October 7.-Reed promises
to be the first speakership candidate on the
ground. He is expected here In three weeks.
and is expected to establish his headquarters
in Vice President Morton's apartment
house. Mckinley is not expected before the
Ohio election, but Immediately afterward
will open headquarters at the Ebbitt. Can
non and Henderson will have headquarters
at Wizards, just across the street, and Bur
rows at the Riggs.
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ALaaeue of CoIored Mon.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, October IA largely
attended State convention of colored men
opened in the Senate chamber Of the State
capitol this morning. John G. Jones Of
Chicago. in calling the convention to order,
urged the formation of State league of col
ored men for the protection of their political
interests The call for the convention,
which was read, declares. that the time had
arrived when leading and active colored Re-
publcans Should deliberate and confer upon
the present condition of the race and upon
lfpeS welfarpe Sropress aaT and general Improvement %
Civil. poiitical and intellectual advancement
could only be promoted through the channel
of ORGANIZATION, for in multitude Of coun-
selors only was there strength and wisdom.
After the transaction OF some routine busi-
that this movement is the prelude to the or
ganizatjon of National Republican League,
with haadnnar rters at Chicago.
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the purpose OF forming national organlza-

the purpose OF forming national organiza-
tiOn.
The lasters and shoe workers union gave
notice to the delegates of their concert and
ball at City Hall on Tuesday. Oct 10Th.
The delegates requested the shoe workers
to give them ten names Of such shoe manu-
facturers that used the labels of the Shoe
Workers International Union.
A resolution was adopted by which the
delegates would do all in their power to
render aid to the state bureau Of Industrial
and labor statistics and pledged themselves
to have the statistical blanks filed out with
truthful statements Of the conditions OF the
various trades, and their average yearly
earnings aud such other Information as the
to the State bureau.
The meeting at 10.15 adjourned.
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WILL NOT APOLOGIZE.
The New England Amateur Rowing
Association So Votes.

BOSTON, October THE executive COM
mittee of the New England Amateur Row.
ing Association tonight, by vote of 12 to II
indefinitely postponed the resolution offered
by Mr.. Aborn of the Narragansett Club, pro-
viding that the association apologize to the
National Association, and censuring the re-
gatta committee for allowing j. j. Murphy
to. participate in the single scull race in this
city. A committee was appointed to attend
the meeting of the National Association in
New York, Saturday, and urge leniency
toward the oarsmen who rowed In the race /.
A committee was also appointed TO deter
mine Murphy's status as an oarsman, and to
ratified this action.
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ABouT THREE TO ONE.
The Prohibitory Amendment Defeat
ed In the Nutmeg state.

HARTFORD, Conn.,, October 7.-Returns
from towns that cast more than two-thirds Of
the State vote last year show the vote on the
prohibitory amendment to be about three to
one against it. These towns alone give an
aggregate majority of 10000 against the
amendment. Only ten towns so far are re-
p orted which gave it majority. In the
principle cities the vote was: Hartford
l,0lO yes, 3,263 no; New Haven, 1913 yes,
6,6S1 no; Bridgeport, go yes, 1888 no. The
new secret ballot law received its first trial.
There was no excitement at the polls, and
the plan worked surprisingly well.
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Local Weather Report.
PORTLAND, Me-, October 7, 1889.
MAIN e.
The EarmIngton Bond Case.

FARMINGToN, October Tho proposed
corporation bond compromise has failed. the
required amount of bonds not having been
sent In. Sixteen thousand d)llars were re-
quired and only $14,6Oo were received. 1t Is
hoped that another meeting will soon be
called and measures provided to avoid the
endless amount of litigation probable If the
compromise falls through for good.
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RAILWAY MATTERS.
The Grand Trunk After a Line to the
Canadian Seaboard.

MONTREAL, October THE Grand Trunk
Railway is about to secure a short line to
the Atlantic seaboard running entirely
through Canadian territory. 1t will be
much shorter than the Canadian Pacific
line. The Canadian Pacific runs through
Maine. In the event Of international COM
plications 1t would be useless as a seaboard
route. The Grand Trunk project involves
the acquition of an independent link now in
operation between Riviere DuLoup on the
Intercolonial and Edmunston, and the con-
struction of air line from Edmunston to Hal
ifax or 81. John.
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,,.1,,g steel Railroad Ties.

P1rrsBuBe, Pa. October ''A of t,s successful
experiment in the operSarl;TItr to faSb;D ponder,
aailoaa macbine was was set in motion at the mills Of
Carne9ie arn,9I Phips & CO. From thfee. quar-.
ters tnhh inch steel plate finished ties wers turned
out at the rate Of 80 per hSSE TSicapo a9e st out
put will be laid on the Chicaso western
Indiana road.
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Suffering In Johnstown.

JoHNsTowN, Pa, October Typhoid fe-
yer is on the increase here; twenty-one per-
sons are sick with the disease in the hospi-
Is causing great suffering. The distribution
of 81, ,600, 900 of the relief money is delayed.
But few persons have winter clothing, and
the homes of many are in shanties, into
which the snow will drift. Two bodies were
found TODAY
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-10-08
MAY BE REPUBLICAN,.
Gains Reported In the Legislative
Ticket In Montana.

ST. PAUL, Minn.. October THE Pioneer
Press, Helena, Mont, special says: "The
Herald has advices tonight that the Repub-
licans have elected their whole legislative
ticket in Madison county. One member was
heretofore conceded to the Democrats. The
Republicans gain one member in Fergus
county If other Republican claims hold
good, this will make the senate tie and the
house Republican by one to four majority.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-10-08

The United states Supreme SUPP Mo1SsT GSHurt win be-
Ss sss s ostsY1 Sss ft,ssssns ass Sy ssI sIs
Tie hssa sSsag eas snS .Ss And
the spscIacae ~ " their opinions would pnt ~
shame sy eInoir many ~ younger judges of inferior
u.An
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Court at MachIas.

MAcHIAs. October Judge Danforth,
who il shedding court here, will adjourn the
session Wednesday. The grand jury were
discharged this afternoon. The found four.
teen indictments, nine for liquor selling. one
for larceny. one for assault, and two bills
against Hiram A. Barker for forging and
uttering, and breaking and entering and
larceny
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, October 7.-Tha Bate
House I. on fire. The flames are confined to
the inside. The entire fire department has
been called out. and people are being rescued
from the upper stories by ladders.
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onenlne of ,he Northwest.

BRAINERp, Mimi. Oct. 7.-Word has been
received from the Indian commissioners at
Mile Lac's reservation that the Indians
have at last given in ana ts signed the treaty,
tha ico Mi tc settlement The result Of the
Commissions con labors adds about four million
acres to the domain, In addition to that
acouired by the Sioux commission.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-10-08
BASE BALL.
Desperate BAH Iosaars.

CHICAGO, October THE story lately
wired about the League Brotherhood want
ing st. Paul and Minneapolis to take the
places of Washington and indianapolis In
the United Business Association League of
1890 Is not true. Brooklyn and Buffalo have
1t Is positively asserted here that there Is no
longer any doubt that the Brotherhood's re-
volt will spread to the association and that
desperate base ball move will result.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-10-08
swept by Prairie Fires.

MASON CITY, Iowa, October IA devas-
tating prairie fire swept down upon Esther
Vile yesterday. BY heroic exertions the
town was saved. but a number of farm
DESTROYED. The village Of Swan Lake was
nartiallY burned
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the STATE.
ANDRoscoeeIS COUNTY.

ANOhOoSO00AN NOOHI1s
The Blue Store in Lewiston was visited by
himself To suit OF clothes, which he put on
In the store. IL Is not known how much
more plunder he secured.
The feast OF the Rosemary was observed
by the French societies In Lewiston Sunday
with great display. procession, headed by
band and carrying many handsome ban
ners. marched to st. Peters church, where
Rt. Rev. Bishop Healy conducted the SER
vices and preached In the afternoon.
Right Rev. Bishop Healy was visited by
special committee from Divisions and 2, A.
o. Il. OF Lewiston. Monday, during his stay
In that city, with q request that he appoint a
chaplain for the societies In Lewiston. The
Bishop kindly acceded 70 the request and ap-
pointed the Very Rev. Father Wallace Of
ST Joseph's church as chaplain Of these
bodies.
HANCOCK COUNTY.
A Bangor gentleman has received a letter
from Green's Landing saying that water has
been so exceedingly scarce there that people
have been obliged to lock up their wells to
prevent the other inhabitants from stealing
supply. In S0me cases even this has not
proven sufficient, end wells have been brok-
en- into during the night and water stolen.
KENNEBEc COUNTY.
An Augusta despatch says: ''The case Of
the Farmingdale farmer who struck his son
over the head with a pitchfork excites deep
interest In this vicinity. DIR. Turner Of Gar
diner, sewed up the wound but did not visit
the boy afterwards, and 1t Is said that the
father would hot carry his son to a doctor to
have the cut dressed so that the stitches had
not been taken out when he died. There
were three witnesses Of the dead. and II muir
der Is not proven the man can be taken for
assault with q dangerous weapon. When
Judge Whitehouse and the county attorney
return from their vacation trip all the evf-
dence will be laid before them to determine
IL an autopsy Is warranted.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-10-08
Liverpool Jack sentenced.

NEW YORK. October 7,-John Fitzpatrick,
better known as Liverpool Jack, was this
morning sentenced TO nine years In the
States prison for abdueting men to work In
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-10-08

FARMINGToN, October Tt has rained
hard here steadily for two days. The river
is overfowing its banks and a freshet is
fparpd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-10-08
1.-The o'oonoehue oead
Cen. leBrun

LONDON, October 7.-Daniel O'Donough Of
Glens,, commonly called "The 0'Donoghue,"
Is dead.
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OBITUARY.
Elisha Libby.

BIDDEFoRD, October Elisha Libby, q
prominent citizen and ex-member Of the city
government. died suddenly Of heart disease
this morning. He was overseer Of the re-
pair shop Of the Pepperell Mills. and the
Oldest employees of that corporation, having
worked there 38 years. He leaves a widow,
two sons and one daughter
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rne nIocese OF Oregon

New YORK, October THE Episcopal
Convention today voted to admit the State
of Oregon as diocese of the Church in
America. ~
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Ern., in mississippi.

WATER VALLEY, Miss, October There
is considerable frost here tonight. 1t has
been growing colder all day. 1t is feared
that damage to small crops will result.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-10-08
LA REPUbLICA

10c cigar Is conceded by all lovers Of a
real fine cigar to be the PEER OF all
other cigars now sold in America. 1t
has been made for the past "a years.
They are made by the largest and most
reliable firm in the world, who make 80
million cigars year, (the Grand Re.
public Cigar Factory OF New York; it
and the GRAND REPUBLIC SC cigar
ft for gentleman to smoke,) are the
.eading cigars OF all large cities, Few
York, Philadelphia, Chicago, New Or
cedar wood packages, sold only by trade
who are willing to give full value for
the money.
La REPUBLICA, Zoe; and GRAND
REPUBLIC, sc cigars sold only by the
following firms:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-10-08

DunPlings
with
Royal Baking
Powder

No dessert is more delicious, wholesome
and appetizing than well.made dumping,
filled with the fruit of the season. By the
use of the Royal Baking Powder the crust is
always rendered light, flaky, tender and di-
gestible. Dumplings made with it, baked or
boiled, will be dainty and wholesome, and may
be eaten steaming hot with perfect impunity.
RECEIPT One quart of -four; thoroughly mix with
it three teaspoons Of Royal Baking Powder and small
teaspoon of salt; rub in piece Of butter or lard the
size Of an egg and then add large potato grated in
the -four; after the butter is well Mixed stir in milk and
knead to the consistency of soft biscuit dough- break
Oh pieces of dough large enough to close over four
quarters of apple Tor other fruit desired without
rolling, and lay in earthen dish Tor steamer and
steam until the fruit is tender Bake if preferred.
In all receipts calling for cream of tartar
and soda, substitute Royal Baking Powder.
Less trouble, never fails, makes more appe-
tizing and wholesome food and is more eco
nomical.' Royal Baking Powder is specially
made for use in the preparation of the finest
and most delicate cookery.
septic eod&eow2m
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THE W EAThER.

Fair,
SIGNAL OFFICE, WAR DEPT,
WASHINGTON, ID. c.,
October 7, 1889, p. m.
The following is the forecast of the wealth
er for New England till s p. m. Tuesday:
Fair weather, preceded by rain ON the coast
stationary temperature, except slightly cool
er In Maine, northwesterly winds.
Cautionary signals are displayed on the
Atlantic coat. from Norfolk to Eastport.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-10-08
An Important Decision.

WASHINGTON, October 7.-Secretary No
BILE, in the case of Childs VS.. the Southern
Pacific Railroad Company, has rendered
verses former rulings of the Interior Depart
ment in such cases. Childs filed an applica.
tion for homestead entry within the limits
of the San Jacinto grant, New Mexico. The
grant was within another grant. and the
Southern Pacific Railroad Company claimed
the land as within its granted limits. The
Secretary Of the Interior holds that the San
Jacinto and other Mexican grants are mere
''foats," not sufficiently identified to with
draw the land from the railroad grant. This
decision follows the doctrine laid down by
the Snnrama Court - -
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-10-08
Maine Visitors at the White House.


WASHINGTON, Oct. 7.-President Harri-
son gave special reception in the East room
this morning at IL o'clock to Governor Bur
leigh of Maine, and his staff and the veterans
of the 1-10-29th Maine volunteers, who are
on their way home from the pilgrimage to
Gettysburg, Antietam and other battlefelds.
Secretary Blaine accompanied the party to
the White House and presented them to the
President.
Director of the Mint.
WASHINGTON, October THE President
today appointed Edward o. Leach of the
District Of Columbia to be director of the
mint vice DIR. j. p. Kimball, resigned. tn
take effect the 10th inst,
Washington Notes.
| The State Department has been informed
that the German government has indorsed
the scheme of her export union for a novel
kind of exposition. A gigantic steamer is TO
be built for the purpose of floating exposi.
tion palace, aud 1t is to visit at regular
periods all the great harbors of the world in
rotation, the trip lasting two years. THE
dimensions of the ship are: 172 meters long.
02l metres breadth, and IA metres dentR''
The estimated cost is 100000 marks. or
about 81, 100000. The vessel is to sail from
Hamburg In the spring of 1890, and thence
around the world by North and South Amer
| lea, Japan, China, Australia, India and the
Mediterranean Sea.
John M. Jewell has been appointed post
| master at Clinton, Me-, vice A. Putner,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-10-08

PARIS, October 7.--Gen. LeBrun Is dead.
de became famous during the Franco-Pfus-
sian war OF Of 1870.
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Views of Congressman MhIiken.

WASHINGTON, October 7.-Congressman
Milliken of Maine. who is here, declares In
the worlds fair He thinks it disgraceful
and unpatriotic that the site should be sold
to the highest bidder. Speaking of the ad-
ministration, he said: "0nly three men in
my district have been superseded by ap-
pointees of the present administration, and
they were for cause. l have not asked the
removal of any man whose term has not ex-
pired, and don't intend to unless there is
very great need for it in the interest of the
service. The Republicans of my district, so
Their motto is, Live and let live"
Mr.. Milliken will remain in Washington
until after the conclave of Knights Templar.
Although not Knight himself, he is a blue
lodge Mason, and will be here to welcome
and help make comfortable many of his Wis
iting tOWnsmen
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-10-08
rne American Association.

The following was the result of the games
played by the American Association clubs
yesterday:
At Observation-Disclosures 3; BroOklyns, 2.
At Observation-Disclosures, 81; Louisvilles, 8.
Notes.
At North Anson Saturday the Carrabas-
sets defeated the Colbys u to 8.
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The Knights in washington.

WASHINGTON, October 7.-Gen. Roome,
Grand Commander of Knights Templars, is
his condition % is no worse than when he cleft left
home. The exercises in which he will take
part. personally will be made very brief, as it
would not be possible for him to stand the
strain of a long session of any kind. He
retired early last evening, quite exhausted
from the effort of receiving the Sir Knights
who called on him. The grounds of Christ
Church, Alexandra, where Washington
worshipped, will be kept open throughout
the week for the accommodation of the visit
ing Knights Templars.
Although the number of Communicates
that will take lArt in the Trennial Conclave
during the coming week is about 800, it is
probable that those represented by the pres
ence of their members will aggregate over
thousand. Nearly every commandery has
accompanying it Sir Knights of other Tenn
plar bodies that are not officially represent
ed. They have been arriving all day and
great many are here tonight.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-15
Why Should !
GO TO Montana

Great Reservation. Because 10000 00acres Of
free Gov eminent land, with delightful climate.
equally shifted for general farming aud stock
er IN The Milk River Valley aud near Rentnu
aud Great Falls
Stock Raising. Because the favor able climate
and superior grasses Of Montana make it the
natural home Of horses. cattle, sheep and other
domestic animals; ana because winter feeding ii
not required. aud he stock ora2es ~ large the
wear an uud
abundant summer rains produce wheal. oats. rye.
harley aud the crosses and vegetables ~ 4 qEAI
iiy. siZe ana ieid unsurpassed.
MINING Because Montana produces more Ul
The prceinus metals than any other state or terri
tory, and abundant Opporiuniii-s remain To Sc
cure valuable properties al nominal cost
immigration Because The Great Rescrvat ion
is he meeting point ~ settlers from he Pacific
Coast aud from the Eastern States, aud Is the
nnli extensive trac' % good land len suitable
for settlement
Business Because the rapidly growing towns
along tie 81. Paul. Minneapolis u Manitoba Ry
offer splendid opportunities Ia engage in bnsi
ness
Manufact urer. Because the 100000 horse
power, water.power at Great Falls. the tNteu.
sive coal veins the wool, mineral and grain rails,
ing resources u Montana offer except iOnal OPP
poFtuuities 10 the manufacturer,
Tourist Because the canon "a the Gates Of
the Mountains. tse Great FANS Ct the Missouri,
The Giant Fountain and Continental Divide
offer the most sublime and diversified scenery 10
BE- found on the Continent. Take a summer
tour.
Why avel by the 81. r. M, ~ Mp Because
only by Il can you travel through The largest
body ~ free land left for settlement Because
IL reachs~ the Great Fall. With the largcst
water-po 5cron the C0ntiu.ti. Because it reach
Helena the richest city ~ ~ sizc 10 the orld
aud because il Is the shOticst aud best touie 10
Butte he largest mining camp on earth
Special toufists' nHd lhnd~erkcrr' RATES. Daily
trains through solid 10 Montana choice N
THREE routes Co the Pacific Coast tind oui all
about IL by writing far rhe Great Recreation ''
and '1onrisis' summer gHii'. For father in p
formation rates. map ctt apply 80 + !.
WHITNEY q 4 = A. - laal Mfma.afr.i s..
& Manitoba isy. 81 rlul Ninu
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-15

HOMER.

Homer has lately become the resort
of pleasure seekers from the south. Mr.
Arson Cole and wife and children
whose home is in Texas, accompanied
by his sisters, have been visiting old
friends aGd familiar spots the past two
weeks. aud making their head quarters
at Mr. MaXcms. Visiting and picnics
have been the program ever since their
arrival. The rain of the eighth him
dered the party from going 10 Castle
Rock MS was planned, but they met at
the residence Of Mr. Alaxems and eat
their dinners and had an enjoyable
time.
Miss Mary Blanchard, of Marion,
Miss Nellie RACERS. of BOscobel, have
been visiting at w. w, Reeds
N b. Smith, of Minneapolis, made Il
flying visit TO SCI his wife and son who
are spending the summer with her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Reed.
Messrs Miller, 1imby, Foner, have
all erected new wind mills which add
TO their farms Vcrl much.
MIR. Pasold Is bnilling . line new
house on his farm.
Eligh Barlow has gone Ia Lancaster
TO run his threshing machine.
The farmers are almost throuUh har-
yesting. Crops are splendid aud al arc
happy. CLEANER