The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-08-05
MAINE
The Gates Were Open.

OLD ORCHARD, August 4.-Today's meet
ings at the camp ground were the most inter-
esting in the Christian Alliance convention.
The owners of the grounds opened
their hearts to the extent of allowing free
admission to every meeting of the
day. The Christian Alliance workers
did not request the opening of the gates to-
day, for they made up their minds week
ago that it would be of no use to continue
their warfare against the Campmeeting As
sociation's plans. 1t was the associations
generosity alone that allowed people to wor-
ship free today, but the members of that
body could we'll afford one day of freedom,
In view of the fact that during the nine days
preceding over $500 had been taken at the
gates, none Of which, in carrying out the
sentiment of the resolutions passed on the
opening day, Rev. DR.. Simpson would accept
toward the daily expenses Of the meetings.
High Water on the Sandy River.
Especial to the Press.l
LIvERMoRE FALLS, August 3.-Twenty
feet of the oldIdam atNewSharon was carried
out by the high water last night on the San
dy river.
Sunk In the Fog.
BooTHBAY HARBoR. August 3.-Schooner
Calvin T. Baker, Baker master, has arrived
here in ballast from Portsmouth, N. H., for
Windsor, N. S. She reports that at IL o'clock
Thursday evening, August 1, when on her
course south of Monhegan, during thick
fog, she ran into the fishing schooner Vim
ME NJ. Getchell of Gloucester, Mass, strik
ing her amidship and sinking her Immediate
ly. The captain and crew were all rescued
and brought here. The Getchell had 5000
pounds of fish on board and $3.50 belonging
to the captain went down with the schooner
The Baker was vessel of 600 tons and was
going 10 miles an hour when she struck t he
vessel.
Alberta CarviIie Still Missing.
LEWISTON, August 3.-Tbe reports in cir
culation that Alberta Carville had been
found are not correct. The family are con-
fident that the parties who enticed her rom
her boarding place at Mr.. Aliens in Greene.
have her in concealment. She was taken
by train to Lewiston, Friday, June 21st, and
secreted in East Auburn till Monday after
noon. Since that time no trace has been dis
covered. She was in poor health and had
bad cough. The mother and sister have
been prostrated with grief.
Fired Through a Door.
OLDTowN, August IA shooting affair
occurred at Oldtown, Friday afternoon. One
George Parody in quarrel at the saloon Of
David Leahy, fired revolver, the shot going
through the door of the saloon. Parody has
been arrested and was brought before the
Oldtown Municipal Court today. Parody
had been drinking 1t is reported that he
has recently secured large pension.
Visitors at Camden.
CAMDEN, August 3-The 14th annual en-
campmept of the Castine Normal School
Alumni Association began today at Sher-
mans Point and will continue two weeks
The company consists mostly of school teach
ers Of various States.
The steamer Penobscot landed this morn
ing from Boston the largest number OF sum-
mer visitors of any day yet.
On the Bay Of Naples.
BRIDGToN, August "a Boston syndi-
cgte of wealthy gentleman has bought the
property at Naples on the hill overlooking
what is known as the Bay of Naples on Sc
bago Lake. and will occupy it as a private
summer resort. 1t is the most valuable
property in the Sebago Lake region.
The Presidents Visit.
AUGUST, August 3.-Information has been
received here that President Harrison and
party will leave Boston at 8 o'clock on the
morning of August 8, on the regular train,
passing through Augusta at 1.1s p. m. Mr..
j. H. Manley will meet him at Brunswick.
CastIne's Custom House.
CAsTINE, August 3.-The Tooth anniversa-
ry of the establishment of United States
custom house at this point was celebrated
today by firing salute of 100 guns. The
custom house here is said to be the second
established after President Washington
came into office.
Didn't Want the Road.
WELLS BEACH. August 3.-Cottagers at
| Wells Beach object to the extension of the
York Harb0r and Beach railroad on account
| of crowds it would bring to their resort and
| the project has apparently been abandoned.
FaIIda LavIgne Drowned.
BIppEFoRD, August A small sail boat
| was capsized at the mouth of the river TO-
day and Falida Lavigne, aged 20, was
| drowned. Her companion swan ashore.
| The body has not been recovered.
| The Gun was Loaded.
| BAR HARBoR, August 3.-Joseph Francis,
15.year-old Indian. was dangerously
wounded by the accidental discharge of a
| rifle which he attempted to take from boat
while hunting off Cape Island.
Drowned In the Lake.
CANTON, August Sd. P. Foye of Canton
was drowned today while sailing on the
lake.