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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-09-06
UNCLE SANS TELEcRAPn.
Or. Norvln Green on the Plans of the
Postmaster General.

NEW YORK, September 5.-Dr. Norvin
Green, president of the Western Union Tele-
graph Company, in an interview today on
the question of the establishment of postal
telegraph service by arrangement between
the post Office department and the Western
Union Telegraph Company, stated that he
had not completed any arrangements with
the Postmaster General looking to the estab-
lishment of postal system. Continuing,
the Doctor said it was the intention of Mr..
Wanamaker to connect all the post offices in
the country and receive and deliver messages
just the same as the telegraph company.
The idea was to obtain these wires from the
telegraph company and pay the company
percentage Of the receipts from the BUSH
ness handled. The Western Union would
continue to do business at the old stand, and
one of the advantages to them, II the ar
rangement is completed, would be the saving
of terminal expenses. The post office tele-
graph department would, Of course, endeavor
to do business at lower rate than now
charged. but he had no fear Of this competi-
tion and in fact seemed to ignore entirely
the fact that the government could success
fully cope with his company in the telegraph
fiald
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WORK IN PROGRESS ON LONDON DOCKS.
Parliament VIII Have a Chance to
Take a Hand.
Montreal Shipping interests Feel the
Effect Of the Strike.
Sixty Miners Entonbed In a collIery
In Scotland.

LONDON, September 6.-The attempt to
organize a generel strike Of builders and en-
gineers and other mechanics in South Lon
don has collapsed. Sir Donald Currie, today
announced his Intention to ask Parliament
to deal with the privileges of the dock pro-
prietors and ship owners and settle the dis
puted rights regarding the unloading Of ves-
sells.
The officials Of the dock companies have
again called upon the police to protect the
men who are at work. The ship owners
have made another appeal for permission to
unload ships themselves, but have met with
a curt refusal. 1t is estimated that 1000 men
are now at work ON the wharves.
Mr. Aafone,- who advanced the rate Of
wages at his wharf yesterday employs 700
men,. The lightermen are still holding out
for six shillings daily. The Surrey dock
There was a slight break in the ranks Of
the employers today. Five wharfngers
agreed to the mems terms, and upon their
wharves work Is now going on TO the
full capacity. At the other wharves
men congregated In large numbers.
ready to 60 to work at a moments notice.
the wharflngers being all. so II Is reported,
ready to make terms with the strikers. The
aspect OF affairs along the Thames Is much
livelier than for weeks past. The men who
have obtained work contribute one days
pay to the relief fund John Burns declares
that the dock men have given the dock COM
panies crushing blow "betv cen wind and
and water"
MONTREAL, September 5.-Montreal ship
ping interests are demoralized and thousands
Of dollars are being lost daily by those en-
gagged In the business, owing to the great
London strike. The river side presents a
deserted appearance, there hardly being an
Ocean-g0ing steamship at the wharves. while
hundreds Of Montreal ship laborers are idly
lounging around the streets In the vicinity,
waiting In vain for the arrival Of ships. This
state Of things with the close Of navigation
approaching makes shippers exceedingly
anxious, as many cargoes Of perishable mer-
chandlse are stored here without any imme-
diate probability OF vessels arriving to carry
them across the Atlantic. Leading business
men declare that the situation will be most
serious unless the London strike comes sud-
denly to an end.
MELBOURNE, September 5.-Meetings to
express sympathy with the London dockmen
who are on a strike continue to be held
throughout Victoria. Subscriptions TO the
amount of e40o0 have been collected for their
relief.
LONDON, September 5.-Fiye thousand
steel workers In Wales threaten to strike.
They demand an increase Of 10 per cent In
wages.
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Gospel Mission.

Yesterday the Sunday school and friends
OF the Gospel Mission by the kindness Of
Mr. Ira +. Clark, the closhier. were enabled
to enjoy for the second time this season aday
at Long Island. Mr.. Clark gave instruction
to Mr.. and Mrs. Pearson to make careful
search and be sure to find as many aged ana
infrm as possible and see that all, no matter
how large the number, were provided with
tickets. We should judge that Mr.. Pearson
faithfully attended to his part oil the work,
as there were present one gentleman 80 years
Of age. three women over so years, and the
large company ranged from the above ages
down TO children In arms. Mr.. Pearson and
his thoughtful wife had made all necessary
arrangements, and soon after the arrival on
the grounds 20 gallons Of delicious chowder
and 80 gallons Of lemonade were in readi-
ness. which taken together with the con-
tents of the lunch baskets, made a very
sumptuous repast. Mr.. Clarks kindness
was greatly appreciated.
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ST. AIban commandery, K. T.

1t was our pleasure to witness fine dis
play of knight Templar tactics, under COM
mand of Em. Sir F. r. Harrington, by the
members Of st. Alban No. s, on their field
day at the spacious grounds Of Sir Knight
d. w. Heseltine at Deering yesterday. The
full attendance on this occasion of drill
shows the lively interest the members en-
tertain for the excursion to Washington, d.
c., October 3D.. After the drill exercises a
fine collation. was served on the lawn, and
an hour of social intercourse was afforded
snch as Knights Templar especially enjoy.
By invitation of Sir Knight A. j. Rich, and
the order of the Eminent Commander, the
next field day will occur at Spurwink the
I7th inst. A full attendance is desired as
the time of departure is at hand. Members
are reminded that the committee on excur-
sion must close their contract by the 10th
inst, and all applications for tickets should
be sent to the committee before the 18th.
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Craham's Hour of Agony.

BUFFALO, Sept. 5.-Carlisle d. Graham,
the only man who ever braved the waters of
Niagara, and lived to tell of his experience,
is resting here. The evidence is overwhelm-
ing that he accomplished the task he set
himself, and the event is the sensation of
the hour. Graham himself is tie only man
who is not enthused over It, The horrors of
the hour he spent in that sealed barrel. which
every one believed. would be his coffin, has
wonderfully effected his nerves. He turned
from any conversation about it with a look
of horror, and when asked if he would ever
repeat the performance he said nothing, but
emphatically shook his head in the negative.
He is badly bruised. but the after effect of
the mental tension to which he was subject
ed, when for nearly one hour he was at the
mercy Of the waves that had never before re-
linquisned any one within their grasp, may
make his permanent recovery a matter Of no
little anxiety, and certainly of considerable
time
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DEPUTY NAcLE'S ORDERS.
The Authority on Which He Acted to
Defend Judge Field.

WASHINGTON, September 5.-The follow
ing is the letter from Attorney General Mil
ler to Marshal Franks Of California, author.
izing him to protect Justice Field and Judge
Sawyer from assault by Judge Terry or
wife:
WASHINGTON, April &c, 1889.
John G.. Frdiaks, United States Marshal, San
Francisco:
Sir-The proceedings which have heretofore
been had in connection with the case of Mr.. and
Mrs. Terry in your United States Circuit Court
have become matter Of public notoriety, and /
deem 1t my duty to call your attention to the pro-
prety of exercising unusual caution in case fur
ther proceedings shall be had in that case for the
protection OF His Honor, Justice Field, or who
ever may be called upon to hear and determine
the matter. OF course, i do not know what may
be the feelings or purpose of Mr.. and Mrs. Terry
In the premises. but many things which have hap
pened Indicate that vlolenc on their part may not
be impossible. 1t Is due to the dignity and inde-
pendence of the court and the character of its
judges that no effort on the part Of the govern
ment shall be spared TO make them feel entirely
safe and Tree from anxiety in the discharge of
their high duties. You will understand of course,
that this letter is not for the public but to put
you upon your guard. 1t will be proper for you to
show 1t to the District Attorney II deemed best.
Yours truly w. III. H. MILLER,
ATTORNEY General
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TIME.
Exhibits and Premiums.

At the lower end of Norombega Hall Mrs.
o. e. Bullard Of Portland, exhibits the
dressmaker's magic scale Of measurement.
lndurated fibre ware is shown by ii. b.
Black, Portland, consisting of tubs, pals,
slop jars, spittoons, umbrella stands, keel
ers and dish pans.
The competition between the cattle Of the
6 it. In. class, pulling oxen. occurred this
forenoon. Following was the result: 1st, j.
NJ. Hilton, Anson, Herefords; I'd, Geo. d.
Knight. Saccarappa. grade Herefords; Sd,
Perkins, Jay.
Among the premiums awarded are the fol-
lowing:
Holstein bulls, 3 years old ana over, 1st, Pnlsi-
fer g. Co.. Auburn; I'd, j: W. Berry, New Glou-
cester; Sd, d. L. Brett, Norway.
Holstein bulls, year old, 1st, j: w. Berry.
New Gloucester; 3D. ID. l.. Brett, Norway; Sd,
Henry Boardman, Bangor.
HOlstein cows years old and over. 1st, j. w.
Berry, New Gloucester; I'd, Henry Boardman
Bangor.
Holstein heifers, years old, Henry Boardman,
Bangor; I'd, ID. L. Brett, Norway; Sd, j. w. Ber-
ry, New Gloucester.
Holstein heifers, year old. 1st, j. W. Berry
New Gloucester; I'd, j. W. Green q Son. Bangor
Jersey heifers, enc year old, 1st, B. +. and +. IL
Briggs; I'd, +. M. Merrill, w. Gloucester; Sd,
f. Cobb. o
American Cattle Club Jerseys, bulls, 1st, G. f
Cobb. So Vassalboro; I'd, G. A. Bassett, Lewis
ton; Sd, F. M. Merrill, w. Gloucester.
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D, MAINE. FRIDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 6, 1889
France. The fallen leader was not talka-
tive, but said that he might return to Hayti
as private citizen

France. The fallen leader was not talka-
tive, but said that he might return to Hayti
as private citizen.
AT $50 yesterday morning boiler explo-
sion occurred at the coal mine at Portsmouth
X. l. Charles Morgan, the fireman, was In
the pit at the time and he was so terribly
hurt and scalded that he died two hours
later. Several others were slightly injured.
Work will be delayed several days.
The Dominion labor congress has passed
resolutions calling on the Dominion and
provincial governments to abolish the sys-
tenn of subsidizing railway; that all wages
earners be paid weekly, and that power to
call out the militia in case Of riots be vested
only in the adjutant generals of provinces
and the mayors of cities.
Governors day at the New England fair
and great crowd were present. Lieuten-
ant Governor Bracket and staff,
and Governor Goodell of New Hamp-
shire and staff were met at the depot
by delegation Of prominent citizens and
several local companies Of militia and es-
corted to the fair grounds.
Thomas Slocum and Manuel Congdon
quarreled over some chickens in the latter's
house In West Exeter, II. l., Sunday, and
Congdon discharged both barrels of shot
gun into Slocum, the shot taking effect in
the mans arms. Then Congdon reloaded
one barrel and filled Slocum's back with
shot. Slocum will probably die.
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Drowned While Bathing.
Horse stolen at LIvermore Fails.
Marine Wonders.

BosToN, September 5.-Preparations for
the International Maritime Exhibition,
which opens vt the Mechanics Building on
pies of every process of manufacture are So
licited by the management, with machinery
in motion to show the mechanism employed.
The machinery and equipments of steam
and sailing ships, yachts, launches, etc., the
vices for rendering ocean travel safe and
comfortable, will of course be exhibited,
with hundreds of interesting objects from
the model rooms of the ship yards. A fac
smile Of Mr.. Edward Burgess's latest
schooner yacht the Quiekstep, will be an es-
ron is expected to be in the harbor, and ma
val parade is contemplated.
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coroner's Inquest.

An inquest was held at City Building yes
terday afternoon to inquire into the death Uf
John Lucy, who fell from a train Of the
Boston and Maine railroad between the
Knownothing station, Cape Elizabeth, and
this city on the afternoon Of Monday last,
receiving injuries from which he died at the
Maine Central Hospital on the following
day. Assistant County Attorney Charles A.
True appeared for the State. After hearing
all the evidence the jury returned the fol-
lowing verdict;
That the deceased came to his death from In.
juries received by falling from the rear platform
OF the baggage car OF passenger train, No. 127,
on the Boston & Maiue railroad on the afternoon
OF September 2, 1889, and that said accident was
wholly due to the negligence and carelessness Of
he deceased.
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C. A. r.

Every member of Bosworth Post, No. 2,
G. A. R., is requested to be present at the
next regular meeting, Friday evening, Sep
tember 9th. Business of Importance in re-
gard to the coming anniversary will be
brought before the Post. A committee from
Charles Russell Lowell Post, No. Z. Depart
ment of Massachusetts, G. A. R., is expect
ed to be present. Tickets for the excursion
will be ready for delivery.
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NELSON BEFORE THE GRAND STAND.
The Maine Stallion Shows How He
Looks When In a Race.
PAGER Johnston Does Not Succeed
In Lowering His Record.
Finals In the Tennis Tournament to
be Played Today.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, September 5.-The
attendance at the circuit races at Hampden
Park today, was the largest for years, being
fully 10000. In addition to the three races
on the regular programme, the PAGER Johns
ton attempted to lower his record Of 2.064,
but failed, his time for the mile being 21O.
This is the fastest time for trotting or pac-
ing ever made ON the local track. The Maine
stallion Nelson was not sent for mile, but
was given a few turns in front of the grand
stand and returned to the stables. The fin
ishes were close enough to be interesting.
the pool favorites winning in each event.
The unfinished free-for-all pacing race was
quickly disposed Of, Roy Wilkes taking the
fifth and deciding heat in 214, with Gossip,
Jr., second, and Wilcox third. The follow
ing is the complete summary:
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Condemns License High or Low.

SYRACUSE, N. Y, September 1.-The pro-
hibition State convention today nominated
Jessie FL. Griffith, of Westchester for govern
or. The platform adopted condemns license,
powerless to:remedy. It favors just and
general pensions to honorably discharged
soldiers and sailors of the Union, but asserts
that the doors of the treasury should not be
thrown open to crafty the desires or satisfy
the greed OF claim agents and unscrupulous
amended SO as to require ten years residence
for naturalization
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Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate In
this county have been recorded at the Regis
try Of Deeds:
Portland-David II. Wallace to James Wallace.
81 SC.
David r. Wallace to James Wallace. 81 sc.
Gray-John Maxwell, ct al to Elizabeth 8.
Dolley. $50.
Freeport-Orrin W. Smith to Elizabeth s. Dol
ley. 81 &c.
bard. SlO.5O.
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FRANKLIN COUNTY.

Many Of the new comers will have to obtain
rooms outside the College buildings.
FRANKLIN COUNTY.
Next Monday and Tuesday will be days of
special Importance to the Catholics of Farm
ington. Rt Rev. James A. Healy, Bishop of
Portland Diocese, accompanied by Father
Edwin 4. Hurley and several priests from
Portland will be there Monday; and Tues
day morning, after mass, the Bishop, assist
ed by the several priests, will administer the
solemn rite of confirmation to a large num-
Der of communicates. Tuesday afternoon
Bishop Healy and the several priests will
start for Canton, Gilbertville and Livermore
Falls, and will confirm members at each
place. During the service in Pennington the
Bishop will speak to the people first in
French and afterwards in English.
HANCOCK COUNTY.
RECENTLY the coffins containing the re-
mains of the father and mother OF the late
David Dunbar were exhumed at the family
LOT at North Castine and brought to the viii
lage cemetery for burial. Upon opening the
grave of Mrs. Dunbar 1t was found that
Strong tackles and three or four men would
he reduired to raise the box to- the surface.
Investigation showed that the body was pet
rified, being preserved almost intact, the
countenanse not much changed, and the
clothing whole,
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The EIectra in collision.

New YORK, September 5.-At s o'clock
this morning a collision occurred between
the steamer Providence of the Fall River
line and Commodore Gerry's. steam yacht
Electra in dense fog in East river. The
Electra was anchored and the steamer was
proceeding slowly: In sheering off to AVOID
which suddenly appeared ahead, the stern
of the Providence struck the Electra's bow.
The starboard rail and promenade deck Of
the Providence were smashed and the Elec-
tra's bowsprit was carried away.
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Fish Arrivals.
Young Mems Christian Association
Course.

The Y. M. G. A. lecture course this season
comprises the Boston Symphony Orchestral
Club; the Banjo, Mandolin and Guitar Club;
Olaf Krarer, an Esquimaux lady, whose lee
lures are given in costume. and with illustra-
tions; Nella Brown, the famous reader, with
Ella Chamberlain. the whistler; Robert
Nourse In new lecture, and the Scott recit-
ais. The course is pleasing one, and will
no doubt be popular. The prospectus soon
to be issued will give further information.
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lacturas on the Bible.

AT the request of many prominent citizens
Rev. DIR. Whitaker of Chestnut street church
will soon repeat the course of Biblical lee
lures given by him in his own church some
time ago. Due notice will be given of the
beginning of the course. The lectures are
entitled "The Necessity of the Bible :" the
Inspiration Of the Bible;" and the SIN
fuence of the Bible"
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THE MAINE STATE PRESS.

Published every THURSDAY MORNING, at $3.50
year; II paid In advance, $500 year.
AdVeftlsements inserted In the "MAINE STATE
fREss winch has large circulation in every
part OF the stGte for 81 90 per square for first in
sertlon: ana % GEMS per square for each subse-
Address all communications 70
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
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SIXTY ENToMBED
BY an Explosion In a Midlothian
CoIiIery.

EDINBURGH, September 5.-An explosion
occurred today in the lronstone pit Of the
Maurice Wood colliery, Midlothian. Two
dead bodies were recovered. Slxty-two min
ers are entombed.
Later-Four bodies have been recovero
from the Wood colliery at Midlothian, wher
the explosion occurred today. 1t is believed
that sixty miners are still in the mine.
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a Town Destroyed.

CITY OF MEXICO, via Galveston. Septem.
Der 1.-The town Of Tlacolula, In the State
Of Hidalgo, has been entirely destroyed by
floods. The people in the flooded districts
are In great distress
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The Hamilton Case.

NEW YORK, September 5.-Inspector
Byrnes's chain Of evidence against the
Robert Ray Hamilton conspirators is now
complete. The midwife who sold baby No.
4 to the conspirators has identified the child.
The Inspector will not give the name Of the
real mother of the Hamilton baby. He says
she Is, and was when the child was born, a
married woman moving in good society.
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20 rRorrrNo cLAss-pURsE $500, DIVIDED,

Tlme-2.21, 2.20, 2.20.
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The Pension List.

WASHINGTON, ,September5- have
been granted to the following Maine people
today:
ORIGINAL.
Robert 4. Parker, Asa c. Palmer,
George E. Noyes, Horace b. Richardson,
James X. Sheehan, S. N. Foster,
Warren Mason, James b. Lindsay,
webster Holmes, Hiram Whitten.
INCREASE.
Elisha James, Jr., Peter Oliff,
Nelson III. Patterson, Charles s. Latham,
John Father, Patrick Russell.
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Bismarck a Sufferer.


BERLIN, September 5.--Prince Blsmar
Is a sufferer from Inflammation Of the veil
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An Insult to the Flag.

CALAIS, September 5.-Last night an
American flag suspended across Water street
in st. Stephen, N. B., was torn down, dipped
in the drinking fountain, dragged through
door. The authorities are endeavoring to
find the auth0rs
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Barrett Bros, West Sumner MS
br Westland. / 2
Chas. Milliken, Augusta nsbg
Dudley Buck. 3 L
E. G. Boody, Fairfield, ms br m
MISS Led0 ......................3
j. P. Trask, Fairfield, ms blk
Won Helm0nt. 3 2
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In the $1,000 guaranteed stake race for pa
GERS. 2.22 class, there were eight starters.
Hal Pointer, the winner at Hartford, was
the fav0rite In the pools. The first heat was
between Alexander Boy, Wicopee and Mark
land, the former only winning by a wheel.
The favorite came to the front in the second
yards, in 2.l64. In the third and fourth
heats, Pointer won easily, coming up from
fifth place on the last quarter and finishing
three or four lengths ahead in each. The
summarY
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WILL PLAY IN THE FINALS.
Preparatory Rounds In the Lawn
Tennis Tournament Finished.

Who will win first honors in the tennis
tournament is a question which has now
narrowed down TO the two players who will
strive for the lead in the finals in singles,
and the four who will do likewise in the
doubles. Yesterday afternoon, Mr.. Wood
man defeated Mr. Record in singles, leaving
Mr.. Fox and Mr.. Woodman alone, to com
pete for the prize. Messrs. Chamberlain
and Payson were defeated by Messrs, Fox
and Dana in doubles, and Messrs. Emerson
and Whitehouse worsted Messrs. Woodman
and Verrill. The winners in these two con
tests will be theparticpants in the finals in
doubles.
Mr.. Record has made good showing in the
games, and his match with Mr.. Woodman
yesterday called applause from the many
spectators by some brilliant strokes, although
in the second set Old Orchards representa-
tive did not play the game of which he is
capable. The score reads as below:
First Set
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Woodman and
Verrill ......1 l l o o o 1 0-5
Emerson and
Whitehouse.o o L o 1-6
Second Set.
Games ...........1 2 3 6 3 8
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The American Association.

The American Association.
The following was the result Of the games
played by the American Association clubs
yesterday:
At NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. @; Cineinnatis, 3.
At Baltimore Baltimores, 8; st. Louis, 8.
Called on account Of darkness.
No game at Columbus on account OF rain.