davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-09

These figures in themselves mi5ht be mis-
leading to those who are unacquainted with
the granite business. For while they are
correct they apply to but small portion Of
those employed, among the paving and
granite cutters probably not more than 12
per cent and those so employed are general
ly the best of the men. The average annual
earnings Of granite cutters working by the
day at an average OF s2u5 s,,s for ~ days, al
ing of the days in winter would
be s7S9.25. The average annual earn
ings of granite cutters (piece workers. is
$500; an average Of 287 full days OF $500 per
day. The average annual earnings OF tool
sharpeners, working by the day. at an aver
age Of $3.50 for 2S7 full days, is $717.5O. The
average annual earnings of the quarrymen,
at an average of $1.65 per day, is 1896; an
average for 2S7 days Of $13S per day, show
ing loss to the quarrymen, in addition to
shortening Of days, Of AZ days from bad
weather.
The season for making paving profitably in
this State does not exceed eight months. al
though the business Is carried on at most of
the places throughout the year. AS most of
the paving cutters work out of doors consid-
cradle time Is lost by bad weather. The
average number of days worked for eight
months is 1901 for that time the average pay
would be $3.50 per day, as total for $50 days
of $3.50. During the four winter months the
average would be about $50 per month, a
total for the year Of S57O, or an average for
2S7 days Of $1.99 per day. The price for
paving making is from $40 to $50 per NJ, an
average of about S26 per thousand, $40 being
for stock on the dump, $50 being for motion
work the paving cutter quarrying his own
stone).
The average annual earnings of Iaborers is
S34S, an average for 2S7 days Of S1.21 per day.
The other divisions of the industry gener-
ally make full time. except as to the shorten
ing of the hours, and are paid on an average
as per schedule.
dition, Judging from the activity displayed,
the paving industry in particular making
very rapid strides, so that 1t can almost be
said that every tree on our coast shelters a
paving cutter.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-09
GEN ERAL NEWS.

Steamer Haytien Republic has arrived at
San Francisco. 1t was feared that she had
been sunk in collision.
A Philadelphia despatch says that plan
has been adopted by which the various labor
organizations will hereafter work together
for their common good.
An English syndicate proposes .tolbuy the
breweries in Denver and possibly all in
Colorado.
When the Despatch with the Presidential
marty on board passed the Brooklyn Navy
Yard Saturday, not gun was fired. The
men on lookout did not recognize the vessel
and the President was not saluted.
The Australian mail brings advices that
the Steamer Marital, bound from Melbourne
TO Auckland, struck on rocks June 1 and
sunk. Purser Larsen and the cook were
drowned.
Engineer John Rissel was killed and Fire
man Moss and a man named Boiler injured
in an accident on the Pittsburg q Western
Sunday night.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-09
TORE DOWN THE GATE.
RIoodiess War on the slope Of Green
Mountain.

BAR HARBoR, July S.-T0 say that Bar
Harbor was excited Sun day morning, Is to
draw it mild; for every one. old and young
was all agog, anxious to see the opening OF
the toll-gate war on the steep side OF Green
Mountain. The road had an armed State Of
fetal at the gate. Fourteen men, armed
with axes, had been collected to raid this
gate and tear it down. In the gray OF the
morning, Elihu Hamor, of the Grand Cen
trail Hotel, headed the band with their axes,
and marched into the sky and to the obnox-
ious gate. Officer Allen was on hand as col
lector of tolls.
"Tom" to slaughter all who came bound on
evil intent, but he would have none of it,
and the conversation which ensued was as
follows:
Mr.. Hamor-"What is this gate here for p
Officer Allen SIT is here by order of the
Green Mountain Railroad Company, and 81
toll must be paid by all who pass"
Mr.. Hamor-"We have come here to tear
it down."
Mr.: Hamor, to tear down this gate?"
Mr.. Hamor-"Yes, do"
OIncer Allen-l Qeny you tHo IlSnt. anu
if you do it. you do it at your swn risk"
Mr.. Hamor-'I have taken legal advice
and know am right"
Mr.. Allen now withdrew to the Green
Mountain House, leaving the crowd at the
pass. Across the road there was a. good sub
stantial gate, bolted to the rock and strength
ened with wire. This was cut down and cut
up. and then with cheer the men threw
the whole mass over the cliff. Then they
marched back to town.
The gate was in position just 1853 feet
from the summit, and was, so the railroad
men say, 263 feet inside the company's line.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-09
pRlETED AWAY TO THEIR DEATH.
Fishermen Lost on the Banks-No
Mackerel on the Coast.


GLOUCESTER, July Is. : The schooner
Norseman, from the Grand Banks today, re-
ports that on June %, Fred Swinson of Nor
way and Alfred Stream of Sweden, two of
the crew, got astray while attending travis,
and as strong breeze was blowing at the
time, it is feared that their dory was cap
sized and they were drowned
The schooner Ben Hur of this port was
reported at Boy Bulls. Newfoundland, with
100, 900 pounds of Goldfish. John Fogan and
Thomas Thompson of Sable River, N. S.
were reported as getting astray. and had not
been heard from, and it was feared they
were lost,
Several arrivals from seining today report
having cruised from Block Island to Mt. De-
sert and Saco, without finding mackerel
The fleet will now sail for North Bay.
The Grand Bank cod fishing fleet are re-
ported doing we'll since the arrival of caplin
bait, which Is procured in great abundance
in Newfoundland very cheap.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-09
STRUGGLING In THE WATER.
A Man Crazed With Fright Is Drown
ed and ImperiIs Others.

BANGOR, July s.-A Greenyille despatch
to the Commercial says that w. S. Files, with
his wife and little daughter, and Wallace
Hamilton, all Of Guilford. were out in small
boat on Moosehead Lake, about mile above
Greenville. yesterday afternoon, when Ham,
ilton attempted to go from one end of the
boat to the other and upset it, throwing them
all in the lake. Files grasped his wife and
child and got the boat righted, but Hamilton,
In his frantic efforts to save himself, again
upset it. Files tried to calm him and says all
could have been saved had not Hamilton be-
come insane with fright. AS fast as the boat
would right so they could climb into it, Ham
ilton would upset it.
Files, by almost superhuman efforts, saved
his wife and child, but had to dive five times
for the child. Finally Hamilton sank to rise
no more.
The rest clung to the boat till help came.
They were seen bya party of boys swim
ming, who went to their assistance, rescuing
them in an exhausted condition.
Mrs. Files was unconscious.
Hamilton was 35 years old and leaves a
wife. Search was made for the body till
dark but it was not recovered.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-09
the Inter-state AssocIatIon.

CHICAGO, July s.-The hopes entertained
by Western railway gentlemen" that the
Interstate Commerce Railway Association
would be kept intact. Notwithstanding the
withdrawal Of the Chicago and Alton, were
almost destroyed yesterday by the announce
ment that the Denver, Fort Worth and
Texas had given the required thirty days
notice Of withdrawal from the association.
II was expected that the Chicago, st. Paul
and Kansas would be the first to follow the
example Of the Alton In giving notice Of
withdrawal, and rumors were afloat that the
Union Pacific contemplated such action, but
no one had the least idea that the Denver,
Forth Worth and Texas intended to leave
the combination. The association might
have got along without the Alton, but with
out the Denver, Fort Worth and Texas there
seems to be no possible chance for holding
the association together.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-09
For the Common Good.

PHILADELPHIA, July S.-The leaders Of
the labor movement, representing the CEN
tral organizations, have finally agreed to set
aside all differences and work in future for
the benefit of the toilers irrespective of their
affiliation. The executive board of the
Knights of Labor, the executive councils Of
the Federation Of Labor. and the chiefs Of
the Railroad Switchmen and Locomotive
Firemen's Brotherhood have guaranteed
that II one organization infringes on the
rights of another the head officers are
bound to investigate and set matters right.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-09
maine capltaII:Invested.

WATERvILLE, July S.-The Golden Valley
Hydraulic Mining Company. composed of
Boston and Maine citizens, held its first an
nual meeting in Waterville today. The
company owns and operates forty acres Of
land containing rich placer deposits of gold,
and also owns 200 acres of fine timberland,
all in the town of Golden, Rutherford
county, North Carolina. The officers OF the
company are: j. Waterman, Bangor, presi-
dent; M. Goldschmidt, Boston, secretary and
treasurer. AT the meeting it is proposed to
organize stock company and issue stock to
the value of 100000, at par value share.
The location of the mine is one of the best
among many now In process of operation in
the south and promises to be a fruitful in
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-09
NAME JULY

assumes all:the responsibility for breaking
up the America cup race. He says that the
challenge of the Valkyrie for the cup was
made under an entire misapprehenslono OF the
terms Of the race. He Is dissatisfied with
the new deed of gift. which does not permit
a British winner of the cup TO restticVlutuIe
Competitors in the matter Of centreboards, In
accordance with the English yachting rules.
But he adds he does not wish to discuss the
question of his dissatisfaction, but leaves IL
unstated.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-09

BALTIMORE. Md, July S.-Jacob Turner
and Edward Bantum, colored boys, were
drowned yesterday near near Deals Shore
Spring while boating.
The dead body Of Fred A. Schumann, aged
six years, was found in the water near Pear
sons wharf, Spring Gardens, yesterday
drowned in Gwynn's Falls yesterday.
Willie Duvald, aged IL, and Richard Smith
a colored mau, were drowned Saturday by
falling overheard at Canton.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-09
Among the Islands.

Ira +. Clark, the clothier, announces this
morning something which will be pleasing
to his customers. By an arrangement with
the Forest City Steamboat Company he will
tender to his patrons chance to enjoy sail
among the islands during the summer
months. Particulars may be found in the
advertisement
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-09
The American Association.

The American Association.
The following was the result of the games
played by the American Association clubs
yesterday:
Arkansas City-Brooklyns, 8; Kansas Citys
4. ----
At Cincinnati Cincinnatis, IL; Athletics, 3.
At Loulsvllle-BaltlmoIes q, Loulsvilles, 8.
At ST. Louis-St. Louis, IA Columbus o.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-09
The Result in PennsyIvanla.

WASHINGTON, July S.-The official returns
of the Pennsylvania vote on the rejected
constitutional prohibitory amendment, which
have just been declared. show that 1t was
buried under an adverse majority of 1885,
OF. The Prohibitionists polled 296, ,617 votes,
and advocates of high license 4S4,544, max
ing total vote 7S1,261, or about $4,000 less
than voted at the Presidential election.
Under the circumstances this was large
vote. Had 1t been fuller the defeat of pro-
hibition would have been even more Rrusb-
ing, as those who staid away from the polls
were, as q rule, opposed to the amendment.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-09
The GRANITE INDUSTRY IN MAINE.
What Deputy Labor Commissioner
Lyon Says OF 1t.
Earnings Of the Men Employed In the
Several Branches.
Activity Which Shows the Prosperous
state Of the Business.
Especial to the Press,1

Especial to the Press.l
RocKLAND, July S.-Deputy Labor Com
missioner Lyon reports as follows on the
Maine granite industry:
In the State there are in reund numbers 400
men employed In the granite industry diyi-
ded as follows: 1400 granite cutters, 1000
paving cutters, and 1000 engaged in at
tendant labor, which includes tool sharpen
ers. quarrymen, teamsters drag tenders,
mem 9f foremen @ VEN engineers s laborers & % snperin-
tendents, polishers, clerks, etc. Besides
this number there are also employed through
this industry 500 more, engaged in sailing
the vessels that are almost constantly en-
ent centers Of trade. The wages as paid to
day-workers throughout the State are as fol-
lows.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-09
the NEW WAY.
Caucus for Postmaster In Ports
mouth Makes No Choice.

PORTSMOUTH, N. H.. July s.-The long
talked-about Republican caucus for postmas
ter was held tonight. Col. w. o. Sides re-
celved 322 votes and Col. John NJ. Fender 2O5,
with 157 scattering votes cast, making total
of 6S4 votes polled, no candidate receiving a
majority. The caucus adjourned until to-
morrow night.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-09
FOR THE MULTITUDE,
Uncle Jerry Rusk Will Have Reports
Made In Every Day Language.

WASHINGTON, Jaly s.-Secretary Rusk to-
day took an important step in the work Of
reorganizing the Department Of Agriculture.
He established new division charged with
editing the reports and bulletins issued by
the various divisions of the department,
many of which, prepared by scientific men
for scientific eyes, are comparatively lost to
the general public, especially farmers. The
general reader will now be enabled to gather
important results Of scientific investigations
This division will be in charge of George
William Hill of Minnesota. Hill has been
many years editor and publisher of agricul-
tural papers in the Northwest, including
the Prairie Farmer of Chicago. and the
Earmar of ST Paul
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-09

rition. The stable boy reported that Col.
Lynch had gone down town.
AT the close of Major Plaisted's testimony
the board adjourned until $50 tomorrow
morning. Col Lynch is confident, and
claims he will make good showing when
his witnesses are called
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-09
The Trouble In Duluth.

DULUTH, Mimi, July $50 far today the
strikers are quiet. Three hundred men were
put to work at noon and more trouble may
ensue. To date two men are dead and two
more will die. Thirty are wounded
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-09
Of RITUARY.
Isaac m. Strong.

CAMDEN, July S.-Isaac M. Strong hard
ware merchant in this town, died suddenly
Of heart disease last night. Until three
years ago he was resident of Lowell, Mass
He leaves wife, three sons and two daugh
tiers. Aged 40 years.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-09
Kaiser William Injured.


BERLIN. July S.-Emperor Williams Nor
wegian trip nearly had a fatal termination.
While the Emperor and party were viewing
the Bur glacier a great mass Of ice became
displaced, and a fragment struck the Em-
peror on the shoulder, dashing him violently
to the ground. Full particulars of the acei-
dent have been received IL Is known the
Emperor's injuries are not serious.
The irex Won.
LONDON, July SIN today's yacht race,
the Irex won. In hours 81 minutes and
seconds on time allowance. The Valkyrie's
time was hours 81 minutes and IS seconds,
the Marjorie's, hours AZ minutes and 90
seconds.
Philadelphia Cricketers.
EDINBURGH, July S.-The Philadelphia
Cricketers and Gentlemen Of Scotland play
ed here today. The home team went first to
the bat and were dismissed for 66 runs. The
visitors in the first inning with six wickets
down scored 236.
More Talk OF War.
VIENNA, July SIT is reported that so
Russian officers have passed Braila, Rou-
mania, on their way to Servia. There are
also rumors that the Russian government
has been sending material OF war and pom
toons to Reni and to the mouth OF the
Danube.
Foreign Notes.
NJ. Goblet, formerly minister OF foreign
affairs, in an address at Lille, declared tnat
the Boulangists in no way endangered the
republic. lie said 1t was only necessary TO
pursue progressive policy in order to de-
The ST. James Gazette, in. order to avert
further Scandals, has paid the claim of
Frederick Greenwood, its former editor, for
breach of contract.
The striking seamen az Liverpool have de-
cided by ballot to continue the strike until
the companies grant their demands.
-Four thousand weavers at Jalgernsdorf
have struck.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-09
Every House Damaged Il.

WATERFOWL, So. Oak. July s.-Knaus-
burg, little village two miles east, was WIS.,
tied by cloud storm yesterday. Every
house in the place was more or less damaged
and six blown down. Two children were re-
ported killed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-09

Mean daily ther...72.O Max. vel. wind..... ~
Maximum ther. ....78.0 Total precip....
Minimum ther. ....66.0
indicates trace of precipitation.
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
July 8, 1889, 800 p. M.
Observations taken at the same moment 1t iline
a al af
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-09
AFTER THE pERvishEs.
Five Thousand of Them With Troops
In Pursuit.

CAIRO, July Sword has been received
from Col. Wadehouse. commanding the
Egyptian troops, that he has sighted Der
wishes moving northward 5000 strong. They
have 800 camels. CO... Wadehouse says his
force is not strong enough to make another
attack upon them and he is following them
with all his available troops in steamers.
He advises the collection of a strong force at
AssOuan to cooperate with him.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-09

The widow Of N. p. Willis, the poet is liv-
ing in Washington. She is now woman Of
60. Her son Bailey Willis is connected with
the geological survey.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-09
The Nalkyrle's chalIenee.

New YORK, July s.-Earl Dunraven says
in his very fair letter concerning the with
drawing Of the Valkyrie's challenge, that he
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-09

At the conclusion of today's testimony
Senator Cullom declared the hearing ad-
journed to Detroit.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-09
other Games.

AT WOrcester-New Havens, A; WOreesters, z.
At Lowell-Lowells failed 10 appear Game
given to Hartford, o TO o.
at Wtikesbarre-WilkeSbarre IL; Newark U.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-09
rhE WEAT1 ER.
SIGNAL OFFICE, WAR DEPT,
WASHINGTON, d. e.,

The following is the forecast of the wealth
er for New England:
Fair weather and warm, with variable
winds. r
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-09

.KEzAR FALLS, IS: FRYEBURGs, 4.
The Kezar Falls defeated the Fryeburgs
Saturday at Fryeburg thus winning the Sc
ries. The features were the battery work Of
Fox and Stacey and the batting Of Newton,
Norton and Booth Following is the score
by innings:
Innings ........dI AZ SO 90
Fryeburg. ..........l o 0 8 o-s
Base hits -Kezar Falls, 1s; Fryeburg, II: Er-
rors-Kezar Falls, 8; Fryeburg, %. Struck out
by Fox. 10; by Abbott, 2.
The National League.
The following games were played in the
National League yesterday:
AT BOSTON.
Innings. ....1 2 8 4 5 50
eisSsiand:..:..::..:o SSstSHs ..:..:oo 9 9 81
-Bostons, 7; Clevelands, o. Batteries-Clarkson
and Bennett Blakeley and thinner.
AT WASHINGTON.
Innings. 8 6 7 o
wssa9shlngtOns''. 20 I 99939 -
Base hits -washingtons, 4; Chleagos, Z. Er-
Washingtons, s.; Chicagos, z. Batteries
Ferson and DAILY, Hutchinson and Farrell
AT PHILADELPHIA
Innings.......... 3
Philadelphias, ,......1 3 o oil
Base hits-Phlladelphias IA; Indianapolis,
Errors -Philadephias. 2; Indianapolis 10; BAT.
teries-Sanders and Schriver, Getzien, kuSie and
AT NEW YORK.
Innings .........I 2 Q
New YST5s: .::::::.SS $50 81
Base bits-New Yorks, IA; Pittsburps, 7. Er.
rors-New Yorks, 10; Pittsburgs, o. Cane and
Ewing; Calvin and Miller.
THE LEAGUE STANDING.
The following is the standing in the Ma
tional League:
Per CT.
Won Io4t Plaved Won
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-09

that the only way to keep the export busi-
ness was to improve conditions on the Cana.
dian roads passing through the State OF
Maine, SO that they could not proftably
carry the freight to Halifax. Ii Eastern
Maine ports could not get this freight, then
other transcontnental line bring the freight
to Portland. Boston or New York.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-09


Major Plaisted testified that he acted as
inspector during the encampment of 1888,
Col. Bradbury objected to the introduction of
Major Plaisteds report, claiming that 1t had
never been officially called to Col. Lynch's
attention.
The board decided that such portions as
referred to the First Regiment should be
read. Major Plaisted testified that he had
visited the camp Of the First Regiment and
found that no sink was dug. Gen. Mitchell
sent him to Col. Lynch with peremptory or
ders to have a sink dug, The orders were
not obeyed. He had seen Col. Lynch fail to
obey the orders of Major Lunt on the field,
and heard his insulting reply. he saw Col.
Lynch turn his back on Major Lunt. He
said the escort duty by the First Regiment
on Governor's Day was wretchedIy per-
formed. The line was ragged and unsol-
dierly. Col Lynch was ordered by the Gen
eral and Adjntant General to remain in
place when near brigade headquarters, and
said to them that he commanded that line.
Witness said he visited the First Regiment
one night between IL and . O'Clock. All the
field officers were gone, and the men were
making much noise, firing away their ammu-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-09
COL. LYNCH ANSWERS HIS ACCUSERS.
A straightforward Statement In Re-
ply to Their Charges.
Opening Of the Hearing Before the
Board OF Inquiry.
The Testimony Of Major Lunt and
Major Plaisted.
ISpecial to the Pressl

AUGUSTA, July S.-The Board of Investi-
CATION to consider the charges against Col.
Lynch of the First Regiment met at nine
O'Clock and General Sprague administered
the oath. Col A. W. Bradbury appeared as
counsel for Col. Lynch. Col. Lynch's state
ment was read and placed on record.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-09
a Chapter of Accidents.

Partly Cloudy
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-07-09

LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
PORTLAND, Me-, July 8, 1889.