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The Portland daily press., 1889-07-31
LEFT WRECK AND RUIN BEHIND IT.
New Jersey Towns Get Faint Idea
of Johnstown's Flood.
People Forced to Paddle and Swim
to Places of Safety.
Fears of a Flood from the Big
Orange Water Reservoir.

PLAINFIELD, N. j., July 30.-Codding-
toms dam at Stony Brook gave way today
The large body Of water carried away the
Coddington ice houses and threatened the
Green Valley mills with destruction. The
damage along the course of the stream was
heavy, and many barns and other buildings
were washed away. The Siers dam at
Greenbrook collapsed, precipitating great
body Of water directly through the centre OF
Plainfeld. Green brook, running through
the town, is built entirely over. When the
water rushed dcwn the stream it found the
way blocked by buildings, and forced its
way around into the streets. Somerset street
was completely flooded, and the inhabitants
compelled to move in short order. The cell
lars and floors on Somerset street were
flooded. The damage to property Is great.
The great cut on the Jersey Central railroad
at Fairwood was flooded, and this afternoon
the tracks were entirely submerged.
AT South Orange, several buildings, includ.
ing the post office, were carried away. Two
hundred and fifty barrels of flour were wash
ed out Of one storehouse. In the Orange
Valley the water is up to the second story
windows. Great damage was done to the
stock in the numerous hat factories. The
people were compelled to paddle around on
planks and swim in order to get to places of
safety on high ground.
Bloomfield and Mount Clair report great
damage to property. No lives are known to
have been lost.
The greatest alarm sprevails around Mill
burn. Above it is the Orange Water reser-
voir and the dam is not regarded as safe.
Should it BURST 1t would overflow Millburr
and other small towns along the Railway
river, of which it is the source. The dam
age would reach as far as Railway. At
O'clock tonight, the daw was reported tight
The inhabitants of the towns are preparing
to move to higher ground. Nearly every
road in the country about Newark is impas-
sible All the bridges are washed away.
This morning cyclone struck Ellis Cor
ners, in Ulster county, destroying q large
amount of property and injuring number
of persons.
The Portland daily press., 1889-07-31
IT'S PATH MARKED BY FALLEN TREES.
Concord Finds Herself In the Way Of
a Lively Hurricane.
Barns Blown Down, Houses Injured
and Trees Uprooted.
Massachusetts cities suffer from
the Same unweIcome Visitor.

CONCORD, N. H., July 30-A rain storm
occurred about noon today, accompanied by
a hurricane, and did much damage. The
high wind passed over the lower section Of
the city. Its path for several miles was
marked by fallen trees. broken chimneys
and injured and demolished buildings. The
roof OF the furniture storehouse OF George T.
cousins Co. was taken of, and the large
STOCK, valued at $4,000, damaged by the
rain. The barns Of George D. Dlckerman,
Mrs. Hannah Kenna and Abner Blodgett
were levelled to the ground, and the houses
OF Rubert Woodruff, Rev. j. e. Barrey, Mrs.
Mary Shaekford and Mrs. Blodgett and the
State arsenal were injured. Nearly 500 feet
OF fence at the State camp ground was
blown down. A magnificent elm, about l25
years old and eight feet in diameter, was
torn up by the roots and thrown across
Main street, blocking it and impeding travel
several hours. The damage Is estimated at
several thousand dollars.
The Portland daily press., 1889-07-31
GEN NERAL NEWS.

A syndicate has heen formed TO supnlv
Chicago with natural gas.
A Pittsburg despatch reports that a strike
of 5000 operatives in the coke industry will
occur Thursday.
The New Hampshire House has killed the
bill providing for the removal of the State
capital to Manchester.
A bill has been introduced in tbe New
Hampshire legislature providing for an ap-
preparation of 100000 for State library.
The Pioneer Woolen Mill, a California
concern, is for sale. Freights to the East
are so high that there is no money in the
business.
A yachtsman who has just returned from
England reports that the Valkyrie is coming
to this country notwithstanding the reports
to the contrary.
None of the Delaware shipbuilders know
anything about the reported syndicate for
the purchase Of the British navy yard at
Vancouver Island.
A despatch from Fayetteville, Ark, says
that during terrific thunder storm there
Sunday night more timid women and brave
men were In the attitude Of prayer than ever
before in Fayetteville" A number of build
ings were struck by lightning.
The Portland daily press., 1889-07-31

wheat crop is the worst in many years. but
they strive to take the edge off by the declar-
alton that the government, in consequence,
will reduce railway rates on grain freights
so &c to nrevent a food panic inside the en-
pire. A telegram from Vienna reports rava-
ges @ of something like a cyclone in Hungary
and northern Roumania, which not only de.
stroyed the grain still standing, but swept
hacs and other centres that the bulk OF
grain harvested few weeks ago was also
destroyed.
In India reports from Bombay grow, worse
as the season advances. Ohclal estimates
of the averages show a shortage of fully 15,-
100000 bushels, but these tidings from the
exporting countries are not the worst fea-
lures Of the present situation.
Two weeks age 1t was assumed that Dotn
England and France would have exception
ally large fields. But this hope is now meas
urably shaken.
The Portland daily press., 1889-07-31
Lodge Notes.

George Cleaves Settlement, 0. OF C.'
works the fourth and fifth degrees tonight.
The public installation of the officers Oh
Georges Commandery, U. o. g. C'' taxes
place tonight in Rossini Hall, on Exehanse
street.
Bosworth Post talks of inviting Cnaries
Russell Lowell Post of Boston 10 ViSit rort-
land. A meeting for 6nal decision VIII be
held next Friday evening at 8 o'clock.
The First Battalion of the Massachusetts,
Commandery. knights of the Golden Eagle,
are expected to visit Windsor Castle of this
city Sept. I'd. On that occasion the members
Of Windsor Castle viii appear In their ele-
CANT new uniforms. The following gentle
men have been appoint committee of ar
rangements for Windsor Castle; Charles +.
Carr, N. c., G. II. Oldham, V. c., Howard
Winslow, d. S. c., James Pinkham, P. c.,
John E. Greene, p. G.
The Portland daily press., 1889-07-31
NEWS OF THE SEALERS.
The Fortunes of TWO New Bedford
Vessels of the Same Name.

New BEDFORD, July 3O.-Despatches
were received this afternoon confirming the
report of the finding of eight of the crew of
the little bark Ohio. Capt Allen, lost on
Point Hope, in the Arctic Ocean, October
Sd. Two of the eight survivors have ar
rived at San Francisco and report the others
of the crew Ewith the captain and officers
lost. A special despatch to the Standard re-
ceived today states the bark Ohio, second, of
this port, was totally wrecked June 1st, at
the Island of Moonivak on the Alaskan
coast. The crew were saved. She sailed
this season from Honolulu under command
of Capt. E. Clifford, and was valued at about
$25, 900 with outfit. She was we'll insured.
The Portland daily press., 1889-07-31
william senter Lowell.

Following are the resolutions on the death
Of Mr.. w. S. Lowell, passed by the Portland
Society of Art:
ResolUed-That in the death of William Senter
Lowell, our esteemed associate, this society has
experienced loss of one Of its most helpful mem
bers, especially as secretary of this society. Mr..
Lowell labOred in that selfsacrifcing spirit which
has characterized all his life work. and though
frail In health and much occupied by his regular
business, which was most exacting, he contrived
to give much time to the earnest performance of
his duties as secretary fulfilling them in an able
and efficient manner, and doing much to insure
the success Of all ENTERPRISES undertaken by the
so iety.
His sterling character in all the relations of life
is well known. His sincerity could but command
the respect OF all who appreciate the worth OF
such characteristic IN a friend. Ready to
praise, he was also ready to point out in kindly
spirit, the fault.
At times he would not spare
"the touch, too noble to be kind
Which brings to light the mind within the mind"
1t was this sincerity which helped give him the
qualities of a true counsellor whose words of
commendation were of high value.
1t is consoling to trust that such a soul is only
removed from the familiar earth relations with US,
to continue in realm, by us unseen, the life be-
gun so bravely here on earth.
ReS0teed-That these resolutions be conveyed
to his family, and that a copy be furnished by
the secretary to the daily press OF this city.
CYRUS 4. DAVIS,
JOHN CALVIN STEVENS,
JAMES L. BANTER,
Committee for the Portland Society of Art.
The Portland daily press., 1889-07-31
campmeeting at Lake sebago.

The annual campmeeting of the Sebago
Lake Advent Christian Campmeeting AS
sociation opened by prayer and social
meeting on Saturday evening. The meetings
thus far have been good. On Sunday there
was preaching by Elders F.,S. Folsom at
1890, M. Stevens at 2.3o, and Chalk-Talk
by w. N. Tenney on ''The Life Of Christ"
at 73o, in which about 80 movable pictures
were used Mr.. Tenney also gave Chalk
Talk at the children's meeting at p. m, on
Repentance" in which he had man walk
ing along the path of faith with cross on
his shoulder. showing that we ought to make
An every day business of being a Christian
Monday Elders VIM. Dow of New Hamp
shire. i. S. Folsom of Bath and e. p. Wood
ward OF Portland preached. Preaching YES
terday by Elders Joshua Dunton and Il. s.
Hoothforth of New Hampshire.
Ministers present at the meetings TINS far
are as follows: M. Stevens, w. N. Tennev.
d. P. Woodward, +. s. Folsom, VIM. Dow,
NJ r. Norton, N. w. Taylor, Y. Denton. u
Hook. Ross (Cong.), and Ward Bap-
tist)
Other able ministers are expected. and the
meetings will be held every lday and evening
and over next Sunday. Special rates and
trains to the meeting. Cali for campmeeting
The Portland daily press., 1889-07-31
THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,
Published every day tSundays excepted) by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,

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PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
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S1.50 per square, daily, first week; rs centsper
week after; three Insertions or less, 81 90 con-
tnuing every other day after first week, 80 cents.
Hall square, three insertions or less, 10 cents
one week, 81 90; so cents per week after.
SPECIAL NOTICES, one-third additional.
Under head of "AMUsEMENTs" and AUCTION
SALES" $500 per square per week; three inser-
tions or less. S1.5O.
TERMS Six Dollars Year, or fifty cents a
MONTH Wnen paid in advance. When payment is
Dollars.
THE MAINE STATE PRESS.
Published every THURSDAY MORNING, at az 80
a year +; If paid in advance, So 90 a year
Advertisements inserted in the "MAINE STATE
PRESS" (whichhas large circulation in every
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ssertion. and 30 cents per square for each subse-
uent insertion.
Address all communications to
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
The Portland daily press., 1889-07-31
FROM EIGHT DEPARTMENTS.
Grand Army Commanders Want to
eoycot the Roads.

CHICAGO. July 30--The Grand Army of
the Republic department commanders of
eight States were in session nearly all day
at the Grand Pacific Hotel, debating the
stand they should take in reference to the
annual encampment next month in Milwau-
kee. The result of the meeting was posi-
tive and unqualified endorsement of the an
nounced determination to discourage gen.
eral attendance in view of the refusal of the
railways to make satisfactory rates.
The Portland daily press., 1889-07-31

Mean daily ther.. ....69.0 Max. vel. wind..... .20
Maximum ther.. r....76.5 Total precip.... -..-.73
Minimum ther.. 1851
The Portland daily press., 1889-07-31
WILL MAKE NO sPEEcHEs.
How President harrison VIII Travel
to Bar Harbor.

WASHINGTON. July so-President Harri-
son will leave here at 9.40 a. m, August 9Th.
in special car attached to the limited ex-
press for New York on the Pennsylvania
road and take the Fall River boat that eve
ming for Boston. The day and the evening
of the seventh he will remain in Boston.
leaving on the morning Of the eighth for Bar
Harbor In a special train on the Boston q
Maine and Maine Central roads. He win
make no speeches en- route. He will be ac-
companled by Private Secretary Halford and
it is believed by Mrs. Harrison also.
The Portland daily press., 1889-07-31

tion in and about the Forest City, have pre-
pared work which is now in the hands of a
New York publisher, on what may be called
common sense architecture; in other words
architecture based on sound principles of
ART, 1t is intended to meet the needs OF those
who wish for tasteful, comfortable and CON
yenient homes, and not for the builders of
the abnormal, irregular and absurdly decora-
ted structures that disfgure so many natur-
will appear in October, will be of great aid to
those who are intending to build. In addi-
tion to the text 1t will contain a large num-
ber of full page diagrams.
The Portland daily press., 1889-07-31

"The great difficulty which New England
concerns nave in bidding for government
work is lack Of experience, says General
HYDE" no government work of any account
having been done here since the war. lt Is
not an easy, matter without experience 70
hgure up what would be fair price for any
OF the new cruisers. believe that after q
shop Is properly equipped In New England
that the work can be done here as cheaply
as elsewhere. 1t would cost more than $780,
900 to equip the best shop and ward now
in New England as well as Cramps. There
Is no iron shipyard to my knowledge In New
England, except some partly fitted up. To
compete with Cramps, R0ach's, and other
places TO the south of here. 1t would cer-
tainly be necessary to have as good facilities
and tools as they have. We are at some lit
tie disadvantage on account OF the distance
from the iron and coal, but that is fully over
come in my judument, by our climate, which
enables the average man to do more work in
an hour than he could do in the warmer re-
gions farther south. This is leaving out, Of
course. the three winter months In which no
one here would attempt to do so much work
in ship yard, for the reason that it could
not be done so cheaply. Work is carried on
here, however, in many of our wooden ship
yards in the winter months. The class of
labor we have here, and the population we
have to draw from, Is Of the very best. For
the skilled w0rkmen necessary in iron con-
structiOn OF vessels, we should have Co de.
pend very largely first, ON men brought
here, but the bright young men who are be-
ing educated in this part Of the country,
would soon learn the business"
The Portland daily press., 1889-07-31
IMPRISONED WATER ESCAPES.
The Ashley Reservoir at PIttsfIsId
Broken-TraIns Delayed.

PITTsFIELD, Mass, July 30-The heavy
rains since Saturday caused washouts today
on the Housatonie and Boston Il Albany
railroads. Four places were washed out be-
low Lenox on the Housatonic road, delaying
trains all the afternoon. At Beckett. on the
Boston q Albany road, washout delayed
trains five hours.
The Ashley reservoir at Pittsfield broke
this afternoon, badly flooding the roads In
the vicinity, but doing little other damage.
The roads throughout Berkshire are badly
washed
The Portland daily press., 1889-07-31
THE STATE.
HANCOCK COUNTY.

HANCUCh OUUN1A'
There was a rumor at Bar Harbor, Mon
boSv of Of Mr.. Stanley, Of Little Cranberry
island. and hold an examination with a
view Of ascertaining the real cause OF death.
some two months ago the dead body OF Mr..
Stanley was found in his row boat off Gran
berry Island. At that time heart disease
body was buried without an inquest being
holden. Lately there have been rumOrs
afoat Of foul play, and an examination OF
the rumors Is expected daily.
The Portland daily press., 1889-07-31
DARKENED THE CITY
And Left Its Mark on Fallen Trees
and Damaged Property.

HAvERHILL, Mass, July 3o-A storm.
which visited this section at 2.30 p. m. today.
came suddenly with almost the force Of q
cyclone and passed along in belt about half
a mile wide, uprooting trees, blowing down
telegraph wires. signs and fences, and dam
aging crops. In this city fine shade trees
were destroyed. The rain deluged the
streets, doing considerable damage. During
the passing OF the cloud. for 10 or 20 minutes
1t was very dark and business was suspend
ed. No such storm is remembered by the
Oldest people.
The Portland daily press., 1889-07-31
soston,s Programme.

BosToN July 30.-The President will be
entertained by the State and city authorities
here, the programme embracing his reception
by the militia, a State breakfast at the Ven
dome. a reception to the public in Faneuil
Hall and carriage drive about the city
The Portland daily press., 1889-07-31
EuRoPE's FOOD SUPPLY,
The outlook Becomes More Dlscour-
aging as the Season Advances.

NEW YORK, July 3o.-A London despatch
received here today says the harvest news
with which the week opens shows that the
situation of the worlds breadstuff supply is
much more serious than was expected a fort
night ago, when the rise is prices began in
England.
Russian official reports now admit that the
The Portland daily press., 1889-07-31
coMMERcIAL sHIPwREcKs.
Two Big Concerns In Massachusetts
Forced to Make Assignments.
They Are e. & A. n. BatchelIer & Co.
and Mexican Il AppIeton--The
BatcheIIers' Liabilities In the Mil
lions.

BosToN, July 30.-E. & A. III. Batcheller
& Co., among the largest boot and shoe
houses in Boston, doing business at 106 Sum-
mer street, have assigned. One of firm
states that the liabilities as near as can be
ascertained, reach $1,25O.0Oo, with nominal
assets at about the same figure. An expert
accountant is now going over the books, and
a report will be made to the creditors as
soon as possible. The leather trade will not
suffer as the firm paid cash for most Of its
leather.
The firm was established in North Brook
field, where its factory is located, one of the
largest and best equipped in the country.
The firm gave employment to HOO hands,
calling for weekly payroll of $4,000. This
is the only industry in the town. The firm
was one Of ten in Worcester county that had
a long contest with the Knights of Labor in
1887, lasting some five months. This strug
gle, though resulting in the success of the
manufacturers, was very expensive, and
doubtless contributed largely to the present
embarrassment. The immediate causes of
the failure are large loans made by A. I'll.
Batcheller outside of the business, and the
recent large failures in the leather trade,
followed by the failure of Lewis Brothers q
senior partner OF the firm has rendered it
difficult to obtain money on the firms COM
mercial paper.
The Portland daily press., 1889-07-31
OTTAWA INDIGNANT.
The Canadians Have Received no
Further News of the Affair.

OTTAWA, July 30.-The greatest indigna-
tion is expressed in official circles here at
the latest so-called American outrage" re-
ported from British Chlumbia as having re-
Gently occurred in Bering sea. Up to the
present time, the government it is said is
not in receipt of any information on the
subject beyond what has appeared in the
press dispatches.
The Portland daily press., 1889-07-31
The Atlantic League.
All games postponed on account OF rain.


The Oxford base ball nine defeated the
West Point nine at South Paris last Satur-
tire game, il being closed at the end Of the
seventh inning. McManus and Ladd were
the battery fer Oxford, and Mason and Bur:
nell for West Paris. Geo. Dooley, . well
known base ball player, Is playing his best
ball this year and his services are sought at
aach Oama
The Portland daily press., 1889-07-31
Maine Patents and Post offices.

WASHINGTON, July 3O-The following
Maine patents have been granted: Luther
S. Monk, Bridgton, carriage jack; Harry T.
Riggs, Pennington; electric switch; Chas.
F. Wheeler, Pennington, dip net frame.
F. A. Smith has been appointed postmas-
ter at West Buxton, vice w. H. Smith, re-
signed
The Portland daily press., 1889-07-31

A Boothbay fisherman says the fish that
delight the summer Tourist, the mackerel,
COD, hake and haddock are scarce this year.
The good natured and willing Gunner is on
hand, however
The Portland daily press., 1889-07-31
Sixty Dervishes Killed.

CAIRO, Egypt, July 30.-Advices from
Assouan state that the advance of the der
wishes is continued though slow. A skir-
mish occurred yesterday between the Egyp-
tian patrols and the dervish outposts during
which 60 dervishes were killed.
The Portland daily press., 1889-07-31
The Lakeside Press.

LEWISTON, July 30.-The annual meeting
of the stockholders and directors Of the
Lakeside Press Corporation, Auburn, was
held Monday afternoon at four O'Clock. The
directors chosen are: A. r. Savage, F. 81.
Allen, Charles A. Munroe, II. w. Hutchins,
A. M. Edwards, s. F. Merrill, l.. S. Ruggles
The directors subsequently org anized with
A. r. Savage, president; III. W. Hutchins,
vice president; Fred H. Allen, clerk and
manager; S. r. B. Pingree, treasurer. A.
r. Savage, Fred FL. Allen and A. NJ Ed
wards were chosen as executive committee
Letters were received from interested par
ties in Portland, regarding the subscription
of sufficient stock to warrant the removal Of
the plant to that city, desiring that the cor
poraton allow them further time in order to
complete the subscription wanted. The re-
quest of the Portland people was granted.
Boyton and His Seals.
BIDDEEoRD, July 30.-Captain Paul Boy
ton, world famous as a navigator and line
voyager of over $4,000 miles in rubber
dress, was in Saco today. He arrived last
night. His business here is with Captain
Norwood, of whom he purchased eleven
seals, some of which will be shipped to Bos.
ton, and the others to his headuuarters in
Buffalo, N. Y, where they will undergo
training. Captain Boyton will exhibit off
Old Orchard, about the middle of August.
Off the Iron.
RoCKLAND, July 30.-About three o'clock.
yesterday afternoon, engine No. 1, of the
Lime Rock Railroad, while rounding a
curve. ran off the track and ploughed into
the dirt in great shape. This train was made
up of thirteen cars which were empty.
There were six men on the train at the time.
but none were injured. The cars received
more or less smashing up, and but few can
be saved. The engine broke her hind axle
and received other damage,
The Portland daily press., 1889-07-31
Professor John KendrIck Dead.

MARIETTA, o., July 3O.-Prof. John Ken
drick, of Marietta College, died today. aged
66. He was a classmate of Salmon p. Chase
at Dartmouth. He came west to take pro-
fessorship in Kenyon College. Stanley Mat
thews, ex-President Hayes and other emf
nent men recited to him.
The Portland daily press., 1889-07-31
MARK DOWN
Summer Clothing /!

We shall sell the balance of
Our Summer Clothing at a re-
duction from regular prices,
to close the odds and ends.
Some good values and desira-
able styles.
YOu can always find an ex-
tensiye line of Furnishing and
Vacation Outfits i'm Our Stock.
We keep our OvERCOAT
ID Z p RIM ENT WELL
STOCKED through the Sum-
mer months for the benefit of
Tourists who are away from
home without this necessary
Garment.
The Portland daily press., 1889-07-31
PROVIDING FOR THE PRINCESS
The Royal Grants Bill cheered to Its
First Reading.

LONDON, July 3o-In the House of Com
mons today, the royal grants bill passed its
first reading without division. The result
of the voting was greeted with cheers by its
supporters
The Portland daily press., 1889-07-31
New York Deluged.

New YORK. July 3o-An unusually severe
storm occurred in this vicinity today, and
this evening the rain fell In torrents.
The Portland daily press., 1889-07-31
Sixty Houses Burned.

HAVANA, July 30-San Louis, a village
near Santiago de Cuba was visited by dis
astrous flre and sixty houses were DESTROYED.
Two children were burned to death.
The Portland daily press., 1889-07-31

A Boston electrical expert says Bangor is
zone Of the most brilliantly Illuminated
places of which he has any. knowledge in
this country Bangor is also fairly well
advertised of late.