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The Portland daily press., 1889-06-21
Portland District Meeting.

AT the meeting of the Portland District
Ministerial Association at Kennebunkport,
these officers were elected
President-Rev w. s. Jones.
secretary and Treasurer-Rev. II. Hooper, =,
Committee-Rev. Messrs II. GroYenOr, D. II.
Whetherbee, H. A. Bragdon.
Rev. John Collins read paper on Dor
chester's Romanism VS.. Public School Sys-
tem." Rev. S. +. Weatherbee followed with
very thoughtful diseri mination or review
on the same book. Revs. A. w. Pottle and
Walter Canham read papers on Young Peo-
pies Societies" Il. S. Everett, Esq, read
an essay on Row to increase the efficiency
OF our Sunday Schools" which awoke an in
teresting discussion. Rev. N. T. Whitaker,
ID. ID read review ON the "Blair Educa-
tional Bill and Rev. b. Freeman and 9TH
ers discussed the SUNDAY Rest" The ses-
session was concluded Tuesday evening
with sermon by Rev. NJ. b. Pratt on "God
forbid that / should glory save in the Cross
OF Our Lord Jesus Christ"
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MORNING,

sffice. show that Notwithstanding the STAN
pede of capital to the Western and Southern
States, the amount has steadily increased
during that period.
On the last Monday Of November, 1888,
there was deposited In Maine savings banks
$780, 6.862,57701. The last return shows that
$50, ,S1242 is on deposit, an increase of
So, 1854 during the six months. The
last semi-annual tax was $133, ,23451; that
now being assessed will be S143,97555; a
gain of $10,441.04. against $4.3iO,60 gained
during the prevl GUS six months.
The Portland Bank, as usual. leads in the
amount of deposits, having So, ,770, ,26S.40 now
on hand. The Augusta Savings Bank comes
second on the list, with $4,723, 1922. 1t has
made gain of $3,SO1.67 greater than that of
any other bank. The Maine Bank of Port
land comes third in deposits, but has made
only very slight increase during the inter
val.
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-21
Mystic Lodge EntertaInment

A large audience was present last night at
the public reception rendered by Mystic
Lodge. l. o. G. T., to the Grand Lodge of
Maine at their hall, ASIA Congress street, G.
I. George A. Burrows, presiding. The cell
ebration was occasioned by Mystic attain
ing the position of the largest lodge in the
State. The exercises opened with prayer by
SIS. Knight, address of welcome by r. G.
Hale. Esq, which was responded to by G. G.
T.. ]. FL. Hamilton. G. Councillor S. S.
Knight G. V. t. Mr.. Pollard of Blddeford,
G. Secretary George E. Brackett of Belfast,
M. A. Caine. d. T. York District Lodge,
Andrew ]. Chase, p. g. G. T., r. II. Murnby
and others; recitation by Mrs. Knights Of
DeeriDg; harmonica solo by w. j. Ryan.
The Portland Male Quartette gave several
selections in their usual good taste and good
naturedly responded to sew eral encores The
whole company then sat down to straw :
berry supper.
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GERMAN
Plant Food! !!

We know you will be glad we mentioned IT, for
1t Is absolutely indispensable 10 all who desire to
grow good plants in the house, the conservatory
or fhp pa rdan
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BIDDEFoRD. June I20.-The Biddeford
High School Alumni Association held its
annual reunion tonight. One hundred and
fifty were present, including many from
other cities. AT the business meeting the
election of officers resulted as follows:
PIesident-Danel S. Knowlton, Boston.
., wee fresidents-Mrs. John b. Lowell Bidde-
". CoIe, San Francisco. CAL; Hampton E. HILL
psiSco; piS; roscoe .. Blanchard, Dover. N: ii. Mrs.
nash;a Mtasha rackaTd, New York; Horace L. Piper,
Biddeford. 4'i D '""4 VI" S'"f'O''
Secretary Mrs Cora E. Morton Biddeford.
Ireasurer-Corne Horigan, Biddeford.
At the banquet and literary exercises,
Hon. Joseph A. Locke, of Portland. presi-
ded. The programme included addresses.
class histories, poems and songs.
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REcIMENTAL REUNION.
The Thirteenth Maine Association at
Peaks Island.

The Thirteenth Maine Regiment Associa-
tion assembled at Thatcher Post hall yester-
day morning, and marched to Custom House
wharf, where the steamer was taken TOR
Peaks Island. On arrival there they march
ed to the Peaks Island House, which was
headquarters for the day. The annual meet
ing and election Of officers was held at eleven
o'clock.
The following were elected officers for the
ensuing year:
President NJ. G. Frye, Derry Depot, N. H.
Vice Presidents-N Nelson Howard, Lewiston;
Charles Anderson, Saccarappa.
Secretary and Treasurer-W. r. Gribben, Port
land y
1t was voted to hold the next reunion at
Augusta, Me-, in June, 1890
Dinner was served at the Peaks Island
House where Mr.. Lawzen provided an excel
lent rerast, to which ample justice was done
by all.
After dinner the president raped to order
and speeches were made, army stories told
and their battles fought over again. There
were about one hundred members and large
number of ladies present Among the prom
inent members of the old 18th that we notic-
ed was DR.. S. G. Gordon. Capt. Isaiah Ran
dali, Lieut.. w. II. Sargent Lieut.. Reuben
r. Jordan and Mr.. j. F. Lamb. This is the
roster of the party:
M. Mortenson. Portland John Plunkett, Tops
ham; Samuel Bowles, Portland; o. A. Skillings,
ard, Lewiston; G. e. Wagg. Lewiston; L. N.
Cole, K. Concord, N. H.; Charles Plunkett; A. /.
Clarke. Greene; NJ. s. Hussey; J. H: Shaekley,
as Piser: A. s. Bisbee, Gorham N. H; Ansei b.
Comm, Freeport: George III. Staples, Portland; w.
H. GRAHAM, Lewistoni ". 4. Gribben, Portland;
berland Mills; John f. Lamb. Auburn; /. Ken
dali Portland; A. Cady, Cambridge2ort, Mass;
STna Mam MSSaHn %s56s Moses Hunt West
Bethel; Eben s. Burns, Portland; Rufus CONN,
Saco; John Staples, Brookln; Captain 1. II.
Fred 4 Saunders, Chelsea. Mass; WInsicw Law,
ton, Portland; Robert Plummer. Gorham, Me-;
Charles 81 A: Woods, Jamaica Plain, Mass; Henry
E. ". T0bey, NSrridgewock: s B. B. jones', ,iASs Ma
Lynn, Mass; Marshall n Rich, Portland; Chas..
nd IA aCss sssssafBRSs BR g. sssS r2G
TwltchelI, Willard, Ne; q TT. 1. Conney waitha@, n
snsncr sMss 9yss Myss NfhS asnsy IP Elmer
Otis Wyer. saccarappa; Benz. B. Rose, Madison;
Miner G. Frye, Derry Depot N: H.; Mrs. W. R.
Mrs. w. H. McCann, Lewiston; Mrs. e. Burns,
Portland, Me-; Mrs F. Saunders, Boston; Mrs.
Depot, NH; Miss 7. Hall, Portland; Mrs. r.
Coffin, Bddeford; Mrs. NJ. Hunt, Westbrook;
Mrs. l.. Twitchell, Cape Elizabeth; Mrs. ID. +.
land; Mrs. Geo. Kincaid, Watervile; Mrs. w.
Lawton. Portland; Mrs. Mortensen, Portland.
The veterans can be congratulated on hav-
ing one of the loveliest days on which to hold
their annual gathering. The islands never
looked more beautiful than they did yester-
day.
After ramDle over the island the steamer
was taken for home, and the members of the
18th said good bye to each other with, the
wish that they all may meet together next
wear
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THE STATE.
sAGApAHoc COUNTY.

The Grange is moving right along in Saga
dahoc meeting under the auspices of
North Star Grange at Woolwich, was held
Monday evening at Tuessic Hall, Woolwich.
Ex-Gov. Robie master of the State Grange
was present and delivered an address on
oranges The han was crowded several
from West Bath Grange being present.
Gov. Robie received hearty reception, and
spoke to an interested audience. Wednes-
day night at the house Of w. A. G. Rogers
In Phipsburg, new grange. the tenth in
SagadahOc, was Instituted with 81 charter
members. These are the officers: James b.
Morse, master; A. X. Campbell, overseer;
Frank S. Bowker, lecturer; John A. Small,
steward; George Q. Nichols, assistant stew
ard; w. A. G. Rogers, chaplain; Scott G.
Campbell, treasurer; Herbert w. Cutting,
secretary; George w. Rogers, gate keeper;
Mrs. Lizzie Morse, Ceres Mrs. Belle G. Cut.
ting. Pomona; Miss Emma Nichols, flora !;
Mrs. Susan K. Campbell, lady assistant.
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KEEP YOUR PLANTS
BIOssOming!

Put new life into the old, struggling Geranium,
and fuchsia, that have perpexed you so all win
strong more vigorous still. We do not desire to
detain you with lengthy discussion of the mat
ter. Your time is valuable and so is ours. How
attention to the great
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The WEATHER.

ThE WEATHER.
SIGNAL OFFICE, WAR Dept,
WASHINGTON, ID. C.,
June 20. 1889, s pm.
The following is the forecast of the wealth
er for New England:
Fair, slightly cooler weather, southwest
erly Winds
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
PORTLAND, Me-, June 90 1889.
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HAM BURG
= | G S /!

HAnBU9G FIGS (Medicated) are a cry
stallized fruit Cafhartic.
HAMBURG FIGS are discovery OF the
greatest interest 10 the medical profession.
HAM8U9G FIGS are a boon to every
household.
EIAMRU9G FIGS ar most delicious lax
atlve or purgative prepared from fruit and veget-
ables.
HAMBURG FIGS are so perfectly harm
less that they may be administered with entire
safety 10 an infant.
HauBURG FIGS are so efhcacious to
adults that single dose will prove their value.
hAmHUkG FIGS are so elegantly pre-
pared that they need only TO be presented TO the
thrOu- nout the land
one Fig. o''
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A SECOND cLoucEsTER.
Boston Capitalists Buy the Magda-
Iene islands-BIg Freshets.

HALIFAX, June 2O.-A heavy rain storm
last night and today caused the greatest
freshet ever seen in Folly and Great Village
rivers. Bridges, including one built of iron
were carried away at the Acadia mines and
the iron bridge at Follyville and the railroad
bridge at Debert were badly damaged. The
wooden bridge on the main road between
Folly and Truro was carried away. A great
deal of damage was done to crops.
Asyndicate of Boston capitalists propose
to buy the Mogdalene Islands and build on
on them second Gloucester. The islands
are owned by Capt. Coffin who has offered
them for sale. The price is S5eO,O00 and the
Boston syndicate has decided to purchase.
Large fishing works will be started there, in
cluding number of canning establishments
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Governor hartranst Appointed.

WASHINGTON, June 20. = Ex-Governor
Hartranft of Pennsylvania has been appoint
ed member of the Cherokee Commission,
and has signified his intention of accepting
the office. This fills the commission.
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GENERAL NEWS.

The strike among the laborers at Johns
town. is spreading, and there are fears of
riot.
Enormous icebergs are reported by incom-
ing steamers in the vicinity Of Newfound-
land.
The trustees of Miami University of Ohio
have conferred the degree Of LID. upon
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-21
Orono Notes.

ORoNo, June 20-The Montreal Methodist
conference has extended fiattering call to
Rev. j. l.. Hill, pastor Of the Orono M. i.
church to join their conference with loca-
tion at Sherbrook. Mr.. Hill is doing good
work in Orono and will not accept at present.
S. H. Powell. principal of the Orono High
school, gave reception to the graduating
class and alumni this evening.
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-21

President Harrison and Secretary Of the In
terror. j. w. Noble.
United States naval officers and men on
the Japanese station observed Memorial Day
by decorating the graves of American SOL
diers and sailors buried at Yokohama.
The management Of the Nottingham col
liery, and the Lehigh & Wilkesbarre Coal
Company. has discharged all Polanders and
Hungarians employed in the mines, to the
number of 800. In future none but English
speaking and experienced men will be en-
ployed.
The offer of DIR. Small Of Sedalia, NO., to
give $500 to any one who would submit to be
bitten by rabid dog, has been accepted by
a stranger from Arkansas. The patient has
been bitten, and the stone applied. The
man is not sick, but 1t Is feared that his
mind may be affected.
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A large number availed themselves of the
generous invitation of Mr.. Gerald and spen t
Wednesday evening at his house where each
and all had good time.
From here number of the horses 60 to
Lewiston to fight next week for the slight
advantage so much desired by horsemen.
Mr.. Gerald will hold another two days
meeting in August for which arrangements
are already being made.
The judges have been Messrs. j. Pompilly,
Lewiston G. A. Alden, Waterville and d.
w. Goodwin, Lynn who have given good
satisfaction by their rulings.
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-21
Golden wedding.

A very happy gathering of the children
and grand children yesterday celebrated the
golden wedding of Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin Deer
ing OF Vernon place in this city. There
were costly and appropriate gifts. Good
cheer was abundant and loving wishes for
the dear father and mother were warm and
heartfelt,
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-21
SILENCE rs GOLDEN.
Sir James Ferguson VIII Say Little
About the M a Ultima Cnnfaranca

LONDON, June 2O.-In the House of Com
mons this evening Sir Jas. Ferguson. Par
liamentary secretary for foreign affairs,
stated that the government was considering
the programme for the proposed conference
at Washington Of representatives of the
maritime countries. He did not think 1t de-
sirable to reveal the subjects to be discussed
until agreed upon by the countries which
take part in the conference. He would say
that England desired to narrow the issues
to be considered, so that they should not in
clude questions which should be regulated
by municipal legislation.
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-21
THE CONGO RAILROAD.
a Talk with m. De Rragga the AfrI-
can EXPLORER.

New YORK, June 2O.-A special from
Paris contains an interview with NJ. De
Bragga, the distinguished African explorer,
on the feasibility Of the proposed Congo
railroad. BE says the slave trade can only
be destroyed by commerce and increase Of
communication. From this point Of view
he thinks the proposed railway will be
great success, but no more so than any 9TH
er railway connecting Stanley Pool with the
Atlantic
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Mean daily ther69.5 Max vel. wind ..... 90
Maximum ther. $3.50 Total precip T.. %
Minimum ther. ....b4O
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MAIN G.
The oentIsts, conventIon.

PITTsFIELD, June 20.-The programme
for the annual convention of Maine dentists
which occurs at Pitts6eld on the 18th and
18th Of July has been arranged. Prof. An
drews of Cambridge will deliver an illus
trated stereopticon lecture; DR.. e. j. Roberts
on the proper preparation of cavities for
gold filings, showing failures and why they
occur: DR.. Kelley of Portland, address on
nitrate of arnyl; DR.. Fillebrown on incision
of inferior dental nerve.
Several parties from Boston will be in at
tendance and make an exhibition of dental
appliances.
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-21
viNALHAvEN's CENTENNIAL.
Elaborate Preparations to Make June
25th Memorable Day.
special to the Press.l

VINALHAvEN, June 20.-Eyerybody is
hard at work preparing for the centennial
celebration Of the town on June %. The
features of the day will be the procession, in
which will be superbly represented the prin-
cipal industries of the place. Civil bodies
historical floats. etc., will help to make the
procession a pleasing panorama to look up.
on. A short history of the town by O.P.
Lyons, Esq, containg from rs to 100 pages,
will be distributed free to towns people on
that day
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-21
Consular Appointments.

WASHINGTON, June 2o.-The President
has made the following consular appoint
ments
Oliver II; Simons Of Colorado, to Hong Kong.
William Monaghan of Ohio, TO Chatham, Onf.
William T. Rice of Massachusetts, to Leehorn.
Lyell T. Adams of New York, to Horgen, Swift.
erland.
Henry W. Dledrich of Indiana to Nuremberg.
Roland J. Hemmick of Pennsylvania, 10 Gene
va, Switzerland.
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IDENTIFIED AS BURKE.
A Chicago Detective Sees the PrIs-
oner In Winnipeg.

WINNIPEG, Man, June 20-Detective Col
Inns of Chicago, sent here for the purpose.
has identified the man in custody as Burke,
wanted by the Chicago police, and steps for
his extradition will be taken at once.
CHICAGO, June 20.-lt is reported that p.
o. Sullivan, the ice man, has offered to make
clean breast of everything he knows To
night the ice man was in that part of the iail
usually set apart for informers.
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Coming 10 KIttery,

NEWPORT, r. l.. June 2O.-The United
States steamer Juniata, attached to the
training station, was ordered to Kittery.
Me-, today. She transferred the appren tices
to the New Hampshire. She leaves at once
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The following is the standing in the Ma
tiOual League:
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sIdaeford High School Alumni,

PC-Partly Cloudy.
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ON THE sAco TRACK.
ON iHe SACO TkACk.
Contests In the 2.4o and 2.36
Classes YESTERDAY.

SAoo, June 20 The second days races of
the Saco Driving Association resulted as
follows:
2.40 class, purse $200-Fannie W., Milton
Mills, lst; Gullford Bov, Rochester. I'd; Barney
l., Portland. Sd; Misfortune, Providence, 4th ;
Gray Bunker, Falmouth, 9th. Best time,
2.2o class, purse S2OO-Mamie W., Cornish, 1st ;
Biou, Boston, I'd. Time, 2.3e1a, 2.33, 2.3l, 2.33,
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TEN THOUSAND HOMELESS.
Fire and Disaster In Chinese city
1900 Dead.

SHANGHAI. June 2O.-One half the lmpor-
tant city Of Lachan, In the province Of
Szchuen was recently destroyed by fire. The
eonhagrationlraged four days. Twelve hun
dred were killed, most Of them being
crushed trying to escape from narrow
streets. Fen thousand persons are homeless.
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-21
Tho Montgomerxs.

The Montgomery Guards with honorary
members and invited guests. go to Long
Island to-day, where everybody is assured of
good time. Prizes will be awarded for the
different contests. The steamer Merrycon-
Gag leaves at9 a. m. and 2 p. m.
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-21
Tho American Association.

The following was the result Of the games
played by the American Association clubs
yesterday;
At brooklyn -Brooklyns, IA BaltlmOres, ..
At Philadelphia Columbus, Z Athletics 8.
AT acknowledgements. 8; Kansas Citys, a,
AT LOuisYilte-Rain.
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-21

The following games were: played in the
National League yesterday:
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Coming to Portland.

VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass, June 2O.-A
survey was held on the schooner Matte B.
Russell today and it was recommended that
she procure extra men and proceed to her
destination under her own sail. She pro-
ceeded to Portland this afternoon,
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-21
THE LEAGUE STANDING.

Base ehlis-Fhlladelphlas, II Chcagos, o. ET-
-PhiladelphiaS, B; ChlcagOs, 8. Batteries
-Bufinton and Clements, Gumbert and Darling.
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THE AMENDMENT REPEALED.
Little Rhody Declares Against consti-
tutIonai Prohibition.

PROVIDENCE, June 2O.-The prohibitory
amendment today was repealed. The total
vote was to approve the repeal IS, ,449; to re-
loot n QSSQ
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-21
Lord saIIsbury's Defence.

LONDON, June 2O.-Lord Salisbury has
entered his defence in the libel action
brought against him by VIM. O'Brien. He
declares that the speech to which O'Brien
takes exception was made in good faith. and
was fair comment on OBrien's course.
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other Onnaa.

These games were played yesterday:
At WOrceSter-Newarks, 8; Worcesters, 2
At NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., II; Wilkesbarres, 10.
AT New Hayen-New Havens, 1G; Eastons, 4.
AT Lowell-IOwells, 8; Jersey Citys, o
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-21
MAINE CONGREGATIONAL CONFERENCE.
The Proceedings lof the Last Day of
the Meetings.
The Election of a Board of Officers
for 1899.
6ridgton the Place for the Confer
enee OF 1890.

The sessions opened with devotional
meeting for half an hour, led by Rev. II. A.
Freeman Of North Bridgton.
The business session commenced with
reading the Scriptures by the moderator,
Rev. E. G. McCully, and prayer by Rev. Mr..
Stiles of Richmond. The reports of CON-
mittees followed, and the chairman Of the
nominating committee presented the follow
ing board of officers for the General Confer
ence:
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Secret Ballot Bill PASSED.

HARTFORD, Conn.,, June 2o.-The Connec-
ticut House and Senate today passed, after
amending twelve times, the second secret
ballot bill, and sent 1t to the governor.
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-21

"a reporter of the PRESS went to the house
of Colonel Lynch last night, but as the
Colonel WAS not at home, it was not possible
to learn his reply to the criticisms in Major
Plaisted's report
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-21
MaIne's Prosperous Savings Banks.

AUGUSTA, June 20.-The semi-annual re-
turns of the average amount Of deposits in
Maine Savings banks during the past six
months ending April %, 1889, which have
just been received at he State Treasurer's
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ALL FAIRFIELD TALKS ABOUT THEM.
The, Speedy Young Horses Which
Made Wonderful Records.
More Good Racing on the Same
Good Track Yesterday.
The Second Day Of the Meet OF the
saco Association.

FAIRFIELD, June 20.-From the hour the
races closed last night until that for starting
today the interest has been on the increase.
The records made by the two green horses
and the thirteen months old colt are the
subject of conversation.
Today there has been largely increased
attendance and interest
The first class called was the $50 with the
following entries:
Frank d. ch. g., II. X Sawyer, South Norridge-
wock.
Dick Lightheart, b. s., E. S. Foster s Son, Ca
naan.
Keepsake, b. g., j. A. Hilton, North CornyiIle.
Tra1 Malte n Nose, S, ., T. ElingwSsod. sso. g Bang9r;
DIR. Neal, 6. g., A E. Marson, East Pittston.
Johnnie, b. g., S. A. Nye, Fairfield.
Denver, bn. g.. John G. Horne, Wateryille.
Present, b. g., Rodney Jones, Fairfield Centre.
Miggett, b. M, Charles Dustin, Pittsfeld.
matchmaker, Jr., blk. s., Charles Stackpole,
Gardiner
Little Charlie, cl. g., Howard Wells, Clinton.
Nellie CALL b. M, A. d. Bumps, Fairfield.
OF these six came up for the word. The
summary of the race is as follows:
ESQ CLASS.
Fred NJ, blk. g., c. A. Marston, Show
neBan .......... OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. i i l
Miggett, b. M. Charles Dustin, Pittsfld 2 2
Nellie Call, b. M, A. ID. Bumps, Fair
Jonas, b. g., w. T. Reynolds, Winslow.. 4
Matchmaker, Jr., blk.s., Chas. I. Stack
p0le Gardiner. ....................... DIR.
DR.. Neal, g. g.. A. E. Marson, Ia. Pitts
Ton. ..-..-................-.. .............. Or.
Time.
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cIadssone's schemes.

LONDON, June 2O.-Secretary Balfour
made speech last night at banquet given
by the Constitutional Union. Tie declared
the new Gladstoniau scheme Of federalizlng
ing the empire, more impractIcable than
Gladstona's first home rula hill
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For the 2.33 class, purse $780, there were
six entries.
Black Crook, blk by j. L. Ellingwood Bangor.
Cleveland Girl, blk m. by b. b. Phillips, North
AnSon.
Garfield, big, by ]. E. McGugin. Gardiner.
Tic0nic, bn 8. by s. Witham. Wateryllle.
Free Trade, b &, by K. H. Woodside, Brunswick
st. Lawrence, bn S, by Charles Dustin, Pittsheld
The summary follows:
2.33 CLASS,
Free Trade, b 6, Z. II. Woodside,
brunSWick l
st: Lawrence, bn s, Charles Dustin,
Pittsaeld. ...;;.......::. :..........2 2121222
Black Crook, blk s, j. L. Ening-
wood, Bangor. 0r......................54 l "a 3 4
Ticonic, br 3. Witham, ,Watervile,l L 3 8 8 3
Cleveland Girl, blk m, b. B. Phillips
North Ahsoh.. ......-..-........-...4 8 rO
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OBITUARY..
Abel Prescott.

SKowHEGAN, June 20.-Hon. Abel Pres
colt, prominent citizen of Skhowhegan,
formerly member Of the Maine House and
Senate, died today, aged about 70.
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-21
Or. Rurrage a Trustee of Brown.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., June 2o.-Tne Brown
University corporation held its annual meet
ing this morning. Among the trustees elect
ed was DIR. II. S. Burrage of Portland, Me.
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-21
Augusta house for Sale.

AUGUSTA, June 2O.-Col. Charles MILL
ken, proprietor of the Augusta House. has
decided to sell his hotel and has advertised
it at public auction.