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THE coLEBRooK CASE.
Further Particulars of a Disappear
ance In Now Hampshire.
Especial Despatch to the Boston Journal.1

Especial Despatch to the Boston Journall
CoLEBRooK. n. H., July 9.-Elmon II.
Williams, resident and formerly success
full business man Of Colebrook, n. H., has
gone to parts at present unknown, lea wing
his business In an unsatisfactory state and
many creditors to mourn his absence. From
seventy-five to eighty thousand dollars
worth of paper bearing his signature is re-
ported to be out to portion of which the
names Of a number of the citizens of the
town are said to be fraudulently attached.
Most of the creditors can stand up under the
pressure though some it is feared will be
seriously crippled. The burning of the rec
ords at Lancaster, N. H., gave an opportuni-
ty to place second mortgages and report says
that he improve the opportunity. His trans
actions were principallywith banks in Maine,
New Hampshire and Vermont. This is a
case heretofore unknown to the northern
section of New Hampshire, the business
men Of that section having been uniformly
successful, and no distrust should be created.
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ADVICE FROM JUSTICE hANNEN.
Illegal oaths which Only Prejudice
the Commission

LONDON, July 9.-At the meeting Of the
Parnell Commission today Mr.. Byrne, MEM
Der of Parliament, was witness He was
questioned concerning a speech which, ac-
cordiDg to the statement of the Times, he
haG made at Waterford. Mr.. Byrne de-
clared that he had never been in Waterford,
and therefore could not have made a speech
there. This answer evoked laugh from the
people in the court room.
Mr.. Mayne, member of Parliament, also
gave testimony. He said that he believed in
boycotting, and would carry it to the oxten t
of refusing to sell man the necessaries of
conform to the views of his neighbors and
not endeayor to Illustrate their efforts.
John OCOnnOr, another member of Par
lament, testified that he had denounced
crime, which he regarded as the enemy of
the League. He had no sympathy with
mo0nllghters, and had no reason to shield
them. He declined to answer question as
to whether he had met John Dewey and 9TH
ers in Ireland in 1879.
Presiding Justice Hannen said "These
excuses are not tenable in a court of justice.
A man binds himself by an illegal oath, and
then thinks he is not bound to give evidence
in court. We do not propose at present to
take measures which are within our power,
but 1t must influence our judgement to find
that we are obstructed at every point"
Witness still refused to answer, persisting
that it would not be honorable to divulge in
terviews which he had in connection with
Fenianism.
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things, that he would never enter the ring
again under any consideration.
He had done his share Of slugging during
his rather brief career in the fistic arena, and
wanted no more of it.
He certainly did not intend to fight the
California negro, who has challenged him,
for the simple reason that he considered it
simply too degrading for white man to
place himself on an equality with a negro.
His reference to Kilrain and his fighting
qualifications were of the most pleasant
character.
Sullivan says he will not accept Richard
X. F0x's belt, either for his bull dog or him
tablishing the fact that he is the champion
pugilist
JACKSON, Miss, July 9.-Colonel Merrill
wired Gov. Lowry last night as follows :"The
sheriff of Hancock county refused to allow
troops 10 arrest the prize fighters without
your further command. They have passed
out Of the State. l leave with the troops at
once"
The information astonished Gov. Lowry,
as he had by public proclamation called up
on all sheriffs and other peace officers to
arrest the parties should they fight in the
State.
The Governor says he will at once take
steps to extradite the parties and endeavor
to return them to Mississippi to answer for
violation Of the law.
New ORLEANS, La, July 9.-Sullivan is
still here.
LONDON, July 9.-Smith has challenged
Sullivan to fight in Europe for f100.
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BaIIotIng for Postmaster.

PORTSMOUTH, n H., July 9.-The second
day of the Republican caucus to nominate a
candidate for postmaster came to an end to-
night after 600 stalwarts had shown their
preference for candidates. COL Sides re-
ceived 42l votes, Col Pender 1863. Judge
Batchel Ter 1O5, and scattering1 /. Col. Sides
having a majority of 70, was declared the
larger than expected, although good many
Of the party staid away from the polls, think
ing that Representative Mute Of this district
should appoint the postmaster without the
citizens being compelled to select one in such
n manner
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The Interstats Association.

CHICAGO, July 9.-The members of the
Interstate Railway Association were in ses-
sion here today. Twenty-eight roads were
represented, the only absentees being the
representatives of the Chicago & Alton and
Denver, Fort Worth & Texas roads, which
have given notice of withdrawal The
main question before the meeting is whether
the association can be maintained without
them. When the body adjourded for lunch
Chairman A.IF. Walker said the meeting had
so far been entirely harmonious. Not
word was said about withdrawal by any 9TH
er road and so far as he knew there were no
other Withdrawals contemplated
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National Educational Association.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. July 9.-James Il.
Garfield, secretary of the National Educa-
tional Association. which convenes in this
city next Tuesday, makes the following
statement: "All arrangements for the meet
ing of the National Educational Association
are complete and satisfactory. Nashville
people are making every possible prepara-
tion for the comfort and convenience of their
visitors. Eight thousand dodgers are already
registered at the Office of the local executive
committee. There will be no difficulty in
caring for all who may become the guests of
the city. Special excursions at low rates are
planned to cover more than 800 points of in
of large gathering and successful ses-
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GEN ERAL N EWS.

Mrs. Margaret Arnold of Washington
Court House, o., celebrated her 112th birth
day last week.
Jefferson Davis has received an offer from
q Northern publisher to write history of
the Confederate States, but declines.
Lydia Ferrin celebrated at CharlestowD,
Mass, a few days ago her Tooth birthday, in
the home In which she went as bride when
10 years old.
Joel i. Moore, one of the most respected
citizens of Platte City, Mo. is dying in fright
ful agony from the bite of rabid dog, re-
ceived May 18th.
The members of the New Hampshire club
OF Boston to the number of 160 ladies and
gentlemen started on their annual excursion
yesterday morning.
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Base nits-Chicagos, IA; Washingtons, L. Er-
rors-Chicagos, .; Washingtons, 13. Batteries
Gumoert and Farrell, Haddock and 0'Day and
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DISASTER FROM THE CLOUDS.
New York's JohnstoWn In Darkness
Great Damage Reported.
Railroad Trains Narrowly Escape De-
observation-disclosures Washed Away.
MANY Persons Swept into the Wa
ter and Drowned.

SCHENECTADY, N. T.. July "a cloud
burst washed away the Central tracks be-
tween Aiken and Tribes Hills station, about
five miles west of Amsterdam, this after
noon, causing a delay to all trains. The
West bound limited and two other trains
which left here at about 8 o'clock, came back
between and s and were sent west over the
West Shore. 1t seems impossible to get any
particulars here this evening as to how bad
the break is or how long it will take to repair
it. Some trains making up lost time narrow
ly escaped the cloud burst but all did escape.
One house was partially washed away, but
no lives were lost. There is no wire west of
Amsterdam. 1t is rumored that the storm
extended to Johnstown in Fulton county.
Troy, N. Y, July 9.-Reports are that
three big dams were washed away near
Johnstown, and crowds of people got on the
bridge to watch the flood when it was car
ried away, and several people were drowned.
Complete prostration of the wires makes it
impossible to communicate with Johnstown.
Many Persons Drowned.
ALBANY, N. Y, July ga special from
Johnstown, this evening, reports that a
heavy rain had been falling since early this
afternoon. The downpour caused Cayugatta
creek to become raging torrent and it soon
burst its bounds. Two dams gave way and
the torrent took with it several skin facto-
ries along its banks valued at many hun
dreds of dollars. A number of buildings and
outhouses were swept away. The Fonda,
Johnstown & Gloverville railroad lost seven
or eight bridges.
On bridge crossing the creek, viewing
the flood, were 80 or 40 people. The flood
tore the bridge from its foundation, hurting
the people into the torrent. At this writing
it is impossible to ascertain the number
saved. 1t is believed that many perished.
At Fonda the Central railroad bridge was
carried away almost bodily, breaking the
wires and cutting off communication.
Buildings Carried Away.
TROY, N. Y, July 10-At II O'Clock to-
night rain was falling in torrents in Johns
town, and the flood was assuming terrible
aspect. Mills and sheds were being carried
rapidly away.
JohnstoWn in Darkness. .
TROY, July 8. Later.-A telephone mes
sage from Johnstown, says: 'The town is
total darkness. Nine bridges, the electric
light plant and three mills were washed
away.
A Body Recovered.
GLovERsvILLE, July 9.-One body has
been recovered from water three feet deep
in Fonda.
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Greenwood cardan.

Yesterday at both performances there was
large parties to witness sour Railroad Men"
at the Opera House. This piece is making
great hit with the patrons and is a drawing
card for the Garden. 1t will be run for the
remainder Of the week every afternoon and
evening. Next week will be the opening of
the opera season and grand reception of Ar
thur Wilkinson.
Today the Second Advent Sunday school
will go on their annual picnic to Cushing's
Island by the Garden Line. Thursday the
X. of p. Sisterhood will visit the Garden
leaving Long wharf. foot Of Exchange street
ON the 1880 boat.
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A CRASH ON THE MAINE.
All Sorts of Merchandise Scattered
Through the Wreck.

EAST PEPpERILL, Mass. July GA north
bound freight on the western division of the
Boston & Maine railroad, due to pass the
regular freight, No. "a, at Hollis at LAG a. M.
parted between this station and Groton, the
rear section overtaking the remainder of the
train and crashing into it with Tremendous
force while rounding curve on grade a
mile and a quarter from here. Three cars
were demolished and six thrown from the
track A loaded car was driven over large
factory boiler on the car ahead, and finally
rested on top of a carload of furniture.
Sacks of meal, cases of tobacco, barrels of
glassware, farming tools, boots and shoes,
and great variety of merchandise were
strewn about the wreck.
All travel was blocked for nine hours
three wrecking trains and large force of
men have been clearing the tracks. No one
was injured
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MAIN e.
Fire at LIvermore.
Cnacial to tho praeo


LIvERMoRE FALLS, July 9.-At four
o'clock this morning fire broke out at the
large steam turning mill at Brettons, Liver
more, owned by George T. Piper and run by
F. S. Richmond. The flames spread quickly
to all parts of the mill and but one lathe was
got out. making almost total loss of the
property amounting to $1,000 or $4,000. The
mill, boiler and engine belonged to Piper:
loss about $4,000; insured for about $4,000.
Richmond owned the lathes, betting, etc.
loss about $4,000: insured for about $1,000 in
Macomber's on machinery and rough and
turned stock which was stored in the build
ing. This is very bad time for this affair
as the mill was running to its full capacity
and could hardly keep up with orders COM
ing in. Cause of the fire unknown. AS this
was the only manufacturing business at
Brettohs it will prove severe blow to all.
The mill will doubtless never be rebuilt.
MI. Richmond has been very unfortunate as
this is the third fire within short time. His
fine residence at Richmond Mills was burned
to the ground and shortly after tenement
house at the same place Jared the same.
Maine chautauquans.
FRYEBURG, July 9-The meeting of the
New England Sunday school assembly and
Maine Chautauqua Union will be held here,
beginning July 30, and continuing to August
10 as the dispatches have already stated.
The programme has already been published
and the conductors are Rev. George d. Lind
sey of Bangor, and Rev. A. T. Dunn of the
Free Street Baptist church Portland.
The superintendents of instruction are:
Biblical department, Rev. w. f. Berry of
Pennington. Normal department, Rev. JIM
Frost of Portland ;::primary department, Miss
Wheellock of Boston, and musical depart
ment, Prof. w. f. Morse of Kent's Hill.
On the first day will occur the vesper SER
vice, "reminiscences of last year, the plans
for the future and addresses by the officers.
National and Grand Army day takes place
Wednesday, Aug. T.. Governor Burleigh and
staff will attend, and leading members of the
G. A. r. will be present. Mrs. Mary A .Liv-
ermore in the evening will deliver her fa-
nous lecture on "The Women of the War"
Sale of Shoe Factory.
BELFAST, July 9.-The Belfast Manufac-
turing Company held an adjourned meeting.
Monday evening, for the purpose of ratify
ing the sale Of the shoe factory, consisting Of
real estate, goods, chattels, ETC., as arranged
at previous meeting, and it was voted to
instruct and authorize the president of the
company to convey the same to Messrs. Mitch
EFT & Sibley for the sum Of $7245 or $22.5O
per share. The meeting adjourned until Sat-
urda, Aug. 3 at 7 o'clock p. IN. The pur-
chasers, the present lessees, purpose to en-
large the business. They now employ 275
hands and will soon carry 400.
A Puzzled Drummer.
Fairfield, July 9.-Mr. Small jewelry
drummer stopping at the Pease Hotel, Fair
field on Monday night, left his grip contain
ing $500 worth of watches, cheap jewelry,
etc, in the hall, being absent but few min
utes. On his return the grip was gone. A
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Among the passengers on the steamer Um-
bria, now on its way to Europe, are the rep
resentatiyes Of Yale and Harvard colleges,
who Will give their English brothers Of Ok
skill at base ball. The party consists OF
Messrs. Calhoun and Cressy, Mr.. G. Dean,
Mr.. ii. III. Henshaw, Mr.. Poole, Mr.. Noyes,
Mr.. VIM. R.lR0gers and Mr.. Welland. The
players intend to visit Great Britain and
play with every club or team that is willing
10 meet them
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Racing at Providence.

PROVIDENCE, July 9.-The most import
ant racing events held at Narragansett Park
for long time were begun this afternoon,
and continue three days,weather permitting,
under the auspices of the Providence Driy-
ing Club. The purses aggregate $4,000,
with special purse of $1,000 for any horse
breaking the record of the track during the
meeting. There were II entries in the 2.4G
class. The first and second heats were won
by Faith. Chunk won the third heat, and
Ivanhoe the fourth and fifth. The event
was then postponed tomorrow. In the 2.24
class Argentine took three heats; Royal
second, GratZ third. Best time. 2,2l4.
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Togus to be Inspected.

Boston, July 9.-'The quarterly meeting
of the managers Of the National Home for
disabled soldiers was held at Hotel Bruins
wick today. Only routine business was
transacted.
After the meeting the board too steam
er for Gardiner, Me-, to inspect the eastern
branch of the Soldiers Home at Togus. The
party consisted of Mr.. Harris, ex-Gov. Mar
tin Of Kansas, Col. John l.. Mitchell of Mil
waukee, Gen. John G. Black of Illinois, ex-
Gov. Hartranft of Pennsylvania, ex-senator
of New York, Gen. T. w. Hyde of Bath,
Me-, and Major l. +. Birmingham of Hart
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War Declared.

PIrrsBURG, Pa, July o. Carnegie,
Phipps & Co., operating the Homestead steel
plant mine, advertise for men to take the
place of their old woikmen in tomorrow's
papers. The firm recently offered new
scale to the workmen, which was rejected
because it reduced the wages about 20 per
cent. The advertisement Is regarded as
declaration of war, and a desperate struggle
is anticipated. The firm employs 5000 men.
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soodIer Mcouade on Trial.

BALLsToNE SPA, N. Y, July 9.-An ex-
traordnary session of the Court of Oyer and
Terminer, called to sit here for the trial Of
Arthur j. McQuade, one of the New York
Doodle aldermen, opened this morning, JUS
tIce Charles Z. Daniels presiding. The de-
fendant was present in court
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the STATE.
ANDRoscoeeIN COUNTY.
HANCOCK COUNTY

ANDRosCoGGIN COUNTY.
The Lewiston Board Of Trade has begun
an agitation for lower Insurance rates.
HANCOCK COUNTY.
Samuel Head. proprietor of the Mt. Desert
steam laundry, was severely injured Monday
morning, by being struck in the head by a
piece OF casting, while he and others were
engaged In putting together some parts Of
the machinery. He Is over 80 years Of age.
HIS skull was fractured. but he Is recover
ing.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
The long italked-of scheme of a railroad,
which 1t was proposed to build between Gar
diner and Togus, has exploded. An infor-
mai meeting was recently held by those in
tereSted In the scheme, and after careful de-
liberation 1t was decided to drop the pro-
Jected enterprise.
The new steamer Minnehaha burned at
her her mooTings In Belgrade Friday night. She
will not be rebuilt.
The Golden Valley Hydraulic Mining COM
pany organized as stock company under
the laws OF the State of Maine. Monday.
The following are the new officers elected:
President, Marx Gallert Of Waterville treas
J. Waterman of Bangor, L. Goldschmidt Of
New. York, Myer Gallert Of Ellsworth, S.
Friedman Of Houlton, S. Peavey of Boston.
ID: Gallert Of Wateryille, +. II. Littlefeld Of
Alfred; clerk, ,. Gallert OF Waterville. Stock
will be issued to the amount Of 500, 900 and
placed on the market at once.
PENoBscoT COUNTY.
Danforth is excited over an attempt to
force young man TO marry. He was ar
rested upon a complaint made by the would
be bride but escaped and Is now camping
in the woods. Some OF the
girls friends organized an expedition to cap
ture him, but counter force was recruited
from the young mans friends, and he has
thus far been unmolested.
WALDO COUNTY.
As Mr.. VIII Lassell Of Burnham was ham
mering a piece Of hot steel, Tuesday, July
I'd, fragment flew from 1t striking Mr.. Las
sell in the eve, inflicting very painful in-
Jury. Mr.. Lassell was taken to Portland for
treatment but before arriving there the eye
had entirely run out.
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
News has reached Jonesport Of the death
of Capt. Jefferson Kelley Of the schooner
LAME Cobb. Capt. Kelley was one Of our
most esteemed citiz ems, respected by all who
knew him. He died on his way from South
America and was buried at sea.
YORK COUNTY.
The Democratic aldermen who have been
hllibustering against the election OF school
committee man in Biddeford adopted a new
ruse Monday night. The clerk was conyen-
lently absent and the board adjourned with
out action.
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THE LEAGUE STANDING.

The following is the standing in the Ma
tional League:
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Mean daily trer....el.0 Max. vel. wind......
Maximum ther. 6b.4 Total preclp...
Minimum tber....57.3
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
July o, 1889, 800 p. M.
Observations taken at the same moment OF time
at ALL stations.
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The American AssocIatIon,

The following was the result of the games
played by the American Association clubs
yesterday:
At Observation-Disclosures IS; Columbus, J..
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To Make a LIQUOR law.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., July 9.-The general
assembly was convened by the governor in
special session today to enact law TO re-
gulate the liquor traffic. A Joint special
committee Of 13 was created upon the liquor
laws to report July 10th.
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Money for the Sufferers.

CREssoN SPRINGS, Pa. July 9.-The re-
lief commission held long session today,
and decided at once to distribute $4,000
among the Johnstown sufferers on the basis
presented in the report of the Johnstown
board of enquiry.
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The Sugar Trust in Court.

New YORK, July 9.-The general term Of
the supreme court today affirmed the denial
by the special term of the application for a
stay in proceedings in the matter of the dis
solution of the North River Sugar Refining
Company, pending appeal from Judge Bar
rett's decision that the company forfeited its
corporate rights by Joining the sugar trust.
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BASE BALL.
The RatlonaI,leacue.

s'S
The following games were played.in the
National League yesterday:
AT BOSTON.
Innings.... .,..1 z o
Bostons. ............O 8 o Q / o o O-ls
Cleyelands.. 2 2 o D o o.
Base hts-Bostons, 15; Clevelands, 8. Errors
-Bostons, IA; Cleyelands, ~. Batteries-Mad-
den, Sowders and Kelly O'Brien and thinner.
AT WASHINGTON.
Innings.........1 3 z o
Chicagos: ...........2 0 O 700 x-io
Washngtons.... - o o o o.
Base hits-Chcagos, Ia; washingtons, L. Er-
rOrs-Chicagos, d; WashingtOns, l8. Batteries
Gumbert and Farrell, Haddock and ODay and
Clark.
AT PHILADELPHIA.
Innings.......... 8 4 os
PIhiladelphias, ,.......o y-lO
Base hlts-Philadelphias, 8; Indianapolis, 10.
teries-Geason and Clements; Boyle, Buckley
and DAILY.
AT NEW YORK.
-, Innings. .........1 2 3 4 7Se
New Yorks.........4 3 L 90 OOl 4
Pittsburgs.. ..........0 o o o o o O. o
Base hlts-New Yorks, IL; Pittsburgs, 3. Err
rors-New YOrks, 8; Pittsburgs 10. Keefe and
EWING Staley and Miller.
THE LEAGUE STANDING.
The following is the standing in the Ma
tional League:
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The Massachusetts RifIemen May
Enter Erance

BosToN, July 9.-Adjutant Q. General Dali
ton today received a telegram from Secretary
OF State Blaine, notifying him that the per-
mission sought by the Massachusetts, rihc
team to enter France as an armed body has
been obtained, and will be forwarded to
Governor Ames at once.
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Cone with $4,000.

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis, July 9.-W. j.
Newald, well-known horse dealer, has dis
appeared taking. it is claimed, $4,000 bor-
rowed from wealthy business associates.
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other Games.

At Worcester-Worcester 10; Hartfords, 3.
AT Lowell-New Havens, 2 +; Lowells, 5.
AT tWilkesbarre-Wilkesbarr i %; Jersey Cltys
L.
At Lewiston -Lewistons, IL; Beyerlys, 8.