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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-09-27
TANNER TALKS ABOUT 7 Hls RULINGS.
He Has TeIegraphsd to Learn How
That Letter Became Public.
American consuIs instructed to AID
the Maritime Exposition.
The Northwest and New England
Agree on an important Question.

WASHINGTON. September 2s.-This even
Ing ex-Commlssioner Tanner tslegrAphee
Private Dalzell asking whether that lester
was stolen or had reached the public In some
other way. To the Post be made .
statement that the re-ratlng cases were In
bunch. Among them was that Of Deputy
Commissioner Smith. His case vas not
made special. "While the question Of re-
rating these pensioners was under discussion
there were present in my Office" said Mr..
Tanner. "Gen. Lew Wallace. Gen. Barnum OF
New York. and more than dozen newspaper
men. Not the slightest criticism was offered
as to the Justice OF rerating these pensions.
1t was generally endorsed by the press, In
Guiding papers generally opposed 10 me. The
case OF Smith went with the others. / DO
not recall whether l signed It subsequently
or not II / did, it was done
with a rubber stamp, the way In
which the signature OF the Commissioners
and Secretary Of the interior 10 usually at
tached TO certificates. III Smith signed Il his
own signature will appear on the certificate
The Commissioner declined to discuss the
contents OF the letter to Dalzell.
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THE ATTRACTIONS OF PORTLAND
What Is Thought Of Them by So
journer In Town.
To the Editor of the Press:

10 Me Edat0f OF Me freS3:
A sojourner In your beautiful city for q
few days, the writer has made his home at
the Falmouth, whose home comforts, superb
or cuisine, and fine service is appreciated by
all its patrons. Through the courtesy of
friend we were shown over the city and nev-
or realized more fully the appropriateness of
its name, Forest City," than when we rode
through Its broad streets and boulevards.
nearly hidden by the magnificent shade trees
which embower the elegant residences and
beautiful grounds, and saw Its massive busi-
ness blocks, elegant hotels, public buildings
and church edifces. Nearly all the town
has risen ''phoenix-like" since the fire Of
1866
Portland has also become the centre of
trade for the whole eastern country, wrest
ing the business from the Hub of the Uni
verse" The writer well remembers twenty
few commercial travellers. Now seven
eghths of the "knights of the grip" whom
you meet in this State are from the Forest
City," and all through the west you find rep
resentatlyes from its enterprising houses,
which speaks volumes for the ability Of its
business men.
Not only in this matter of trade has Port
land made rapid strides, but every year her
attractions are better known and appreciat-
ed as cool summer resort. This fact brings
tourists here from the far west and south.
This season Chicago sent from its art school
over 100 representatives from every State in
the Union. They were all pleased with
beautiful Portland and carried to their
homes studies Of some of the finest marine
views In the vicinity, which equal any in the
world. Portland's motto should have been
Dirigo, for she leads in everything her en-
terprising citizens undertake. Her vessels
are on every sea, her manufactures send
goods to all parts Of the world. In London,
Paris and Berlin, the writer has seen the
Portland Packing Company's canned goods
go to any part of the United States and you
md the products of Portland industries.
AND every one of her citizens ough: to be
proud to say l am a resident Of Portland.
Look at her railroad facilities. The Union
Station Is beautiful building. At
the ticket office you can buy tickets
to any part Of the country. The Maine Cen
tral Railroad management has brought this
all about They have kept abreast Of the
times. The directors are far seeing. They
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OBITUARY..
AshbeI Chaplin.

Mr.. Ashbel Chaplin died in this city yes
terday noon at his residence on Western
Promenade, after an illness of considerable
duration. Some months ago, when much
debilitated, he had the liberated root of a
tooth removed. Owing, it Is said, to impOv-
erisled condition of the blood, blood poison
ing set in, which resulted in his death, de-
spite the efforts Of skilled surgeons and ply
sicians to restore him to health.
Mr.. Chaplin was about 50 years of age In
early life he attended the Bridgton Academy
and afterwards kept general store in that
town under the firm name of Chaplin q
Knapp. He was bright, alert, shrewd in
business matters, and served for a time s
selectman. In 1873 Mr.. Chaplin moved to
Portland and became partner in the ice
business with d. w. Clark. He also owned
a grist mill at Stroudwater. When the
Clark & Chaplin Ice Company was formed
in 1882, was elected treasurer. He was in
Portland, as in Bridgton, man of admir-
able business ability and capital Judgment,
Of agreeable and affable manners, much
liked and respected, He was a member of
Oriental Lodge and Oriental Chapter of
Masons at Bridgton, Unity Lodge of Odd
Fellows, and both the Mutual Relief Of
Portland and Masonic. He was .member
of the Common Council from Ward Seven in
1S77-7S and 10. He was Republican in
politics.
Mr.. Chaplin married daughter of Duncan
Peabody of Bridgton, who, with two sons.
survive him.
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FLEET FREDoNiA
Finishes Forty Miles With the He's
per Behind Her.

Boston, September 26. : The race for
$4,000 between tine yacht fisherman Freaonia,
owned by Commodore J. Malcolm Forbes
and others, and the pilot boat Hesper, was
sailed today over a 40 mile course In the bay,
resulting in victory for the Fredonia. Both
beats were in prime condition for the race.
The Hesper had new sails throughout. The
Fredonia carried the big mainsail OF the
Puritan, and had the Puritan's crew aboard,
being handled much better than her oppo-
nent. The start was made off Boston Ledge
at 1890 a. m. The Fredonia crossed the line
a minute before the Hesper. When the
boats rounded the mark off Davis Ledge, the
Fredonia was in the lead, and had practical
ly settled the race. The Fredonia rounded
at 11-5O-32, and the Hesper at 12-0+25. The
Fredonia rounded the second mark off East
ern Point, Gloucester, at o'clock, "a minutes
and 30 seconds, the Hesper at O'Clock, 40
minutes and 10 seconds. The Fredonia
crossed the line at 8 O'Clock. Il minutes and
80 seconds, and the Hesper at O'Clock, "a
minutes and 40 seconds. The corrected time
is: Fredonia, 5h. 10m. 37sec.; Hesper, 5h
49m. 16Sec.
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GENERAL NEWS.

1t is said that Eng lish parties have offered
$4,000 900 for the st. Louis breweries and
have been refused.
The rulings made by ex-Commissloner
Sparks Of the general land ONCE are causing
trouble In the Northwest.
Two confidence men are under arrest In
Illinois. who are said TO have made e60,0O0
by their operations during the year.
In his Forthcoming report Secretary Trscy
Will recommend to Congress the adyisaofilty
OF constructing 10 additional steel cruisers.
Mrs. James G. Blaine, Jr.. is still suffering
from rheumatism. She Is going 10 81. Al
bans, Mich, where it Is hoped she Will iE-
prove.
Minister Ryan is on his way to Washing
ton TO confer with Secretaries Blaine and
Window regarding complications In our trade
with Mexico. es
Ex-CommissIoner Tanner admits that be
Is the writer Of the letter published yester-
day. Ito says the letter was private and
thinks it must have been stolen.
The Governor Of Michigan has surren-
dered to the United States unearned lands
granted to the State Of Michigan by act Of
Congress In 1856 for certain railroads In ths
upper peninsula.
Edwin Arnold referring to his visit to the
capitol in Washington says ut cannot be
denied that the promenade halls and corri-
dogs Of this imposing structure are calculated
to convey the sensation known ~ twisting
the tail Of the British lion."
President Van Horne Of the Canadian Pa
cifc has made traffic arrangements with thu
Rome, Watert0wn Il Ogdensburg and the
New York, Ontaria Il Western roads. Thess
roads now have outlets to the West over ths
Grand trunks suspension bridge aud the
Michigan CentraPs cantilever bridge. The
new bridge, which Is to be built az Lewiston.
will give these roads another outlet over the
Canadian Pacific.
New York city Is making preparations for
nne reception Of the South American dele
gates To the International Congress when
they return from Washington. alter having
their official presentation t0 the President.
The Chamber OF Commerce will hold q spec
ial meeting In their honor. at which therr
will be great OutpOurlng of all the best
known merchants, and the Spanlsh-Amerfcan
Commercial Union will give them splendid
banquet. Most Of the delegates aaye now
arrived In this country.
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THE CORNELIUS hARcRAvEs.
The handsome Four Master Was
Launched at Camden Yesterday.
Especial to the Press.l


ROCKLAND, September 26.-H. M. Bean Of
Camden successfully launched a handsome
four-masted centre-board schooner today,
the Cornelius Hargrayes, named after Fall
River (Mass.) man, and to be commanded by
Capt. f. j. Allen. also of Fall River, large
owner. Work was commenced on the "Har-
graves" the last of May. She Is a schooner
of 1881 tons, gross length of keel 200 feet,
beam 45 feet, depth OF hold 19a feet.
The frame is of Virginia white oak, ceiled
up with hard pine, the lower deck being of
hard pine and the upper deck of white pine.
The vessel is square fastened from keel TO
deck, and is built with especial care to max
ing her strong, although the beauty of her
model shows that no sacrifice of symmetry
was made. She has four masts, made spars,
103 feet long. She carries two anchors, of
the Alden make, weighing 4467 and 1850
pounds, and a tested 23 inch chain. Her
windlass is Emerson's make, and of the
largest size, with six-inch steel shaft. The
windlass and three large wrecking pumps
are operated by an engine Of the Roberts
make. There are three separate houses on
deck, and three big matches. Her cabin &C
commodations are convenient and even ele-
CANT. j. G. Dutch Of Searsport was master
builder.
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A MONSTER MOOSE.
The Good Luck of Two Sportsmen
at Enroll, N. n.
Especial to the Press.l

Especial to the Press
GoRHAM, n. H.. September 26.-The hunt
ing season has fairly opened, and the sports
men are beginning to visit the great hunting
region about Enrol, N. H., and along the
Megalloway river in Maine. As is well
known this is the sportsman's paradise Of
New England. Deer are as plenty almost
as sheep, and small game is found in aSun-
dance. 1t greatly rejoices the sportsmen to
hear that in this region the majestic moose
proud monarch of the forest, is also to be
fobnd.
For some time it has been reported that
signs of moose have been seen about Enrol,
but many laughed at the report, saying this
animal is extinct. A few days ago, Herbert
Goss, prominent lawyer of Berlin, and
friend named White, went to Enrol on
hunting expedition. They started out for
big game, and brought it back. They were
SO fortunate as to shoot a monster moose,
which before being dressed weighed 800
pounds. The two gentlemen were naturally
much elated at their success, and especially
as their prize was such rare one. 1t is re-
markable that the animal was shot at a dis
tance OF not much over three miles from the
Umbagog House, which is the headquarters
of those who visit this region.
Other SpOrtSmen are to try hunting the
moose, as it is quite certain there are others
where this big one was found.
Here Is the place for Portland sportsmen
to hunt for big game. If they don't get a
moose 1t will be an unusual thing If they do
not bring back deer.
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Forty-f,ye Killed.

QUEBEC, September 26.-The body OF
Richard Maybury was found last night un-
der the ruins. The number OF bodies recov.
cred to date Is "A, and one Is still buried un-
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BURNED BY MOLTEN METAL.
A Blast Furnace In CarnegIe's Steel
Works Bursts.

PITTsBURG, Pa, September ga fright
full accident happened at Carnegie's Edgar
Thomas Steel Works at Braddoek tonight.
One of the longest blast furnace gave way
at the bottom and tons of molten metal ran
out The furnace had not been working
properly during the day. Capt Jones. the
general manager, called this evening to see
If he could not ascertain the cause, and was
working with a number of men near the
base Of the furnace when the break occurred.
Flames of fire shot forth and the hot metal
exploded. That any person near the furnace
escaped instant death is regarded as miracle
Capt. Jones was horribly burned and Mich
ael Quinn so badly burned that the flesh
peeled OF with his clothes. lie can only
live few hours. Two men were badly
burned. but not fatally. Three other work
men were seriously injured and may not re-
cover. Michael King, a Hungarian, can
not be found and may have been covered up
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Earned runs-Kezar Falls, 2. First base on er-
on balskezar Fans p sebagS o. Lakes Q.
Kezar Falls, 8; Sebago Lakes, IS. Two base hit
Shaw. Passed balls-Stacey 1, Hamlin l.
Daysp Rdon esrSer Weeco Tme
2n. 15m. Umpires- Rounds and Wescott.
In the afternoon, the PRESS correspondent
made trip through the halls. Among the
articles on exhibition were noticed little
cup made by Mr.. John Rounds with his
lackknife "a years ago. when sl ne was as & boy
Frank Spencer also little cushion, the
covering of which was taken from Mrs.
Spencer's grandfather's wedding vest 70
years ago; and a model Of the leaning tower
of Pisa, purchased at Pisa in 1888, exhibited
by Mrs. 9. w. Sanborn.
A. n. Burnell and Wesley Marr had some
very fine honey on exhibition.
Mr.. j. G. SanbOrn had some bees that ap-
peared to be very busy in their boxes, and
also tomato plant, which grew eight feet
high.
The following very large vegetables were
exhibited:
Grin Douglass. pumpkin, four feet and seven
inches IN circumference.
David Boothby OF Baldwin, squash, weighing
56M pounds and five feet in circumference.
Charles 5. Milliken, beet, weighing 16 pounds
and "a inches in circumference.
Altogether there was a very fine display of
vegetables and fancy articles. Following Is
the report of the committee on exhibit OF ar
cleS:
A very elaborate and tasteful display Of needle
work, painting and beautiful ornaments too nu-
merons to mention, and arranged very tastefnlly,
was displayed by Mrs. 8. Sheridan.
There was also fine display Of outline work
and embroidery, among which those exhibited by
Miss T.. E. Yates, while s. Sanborn also received
special mention.
The articles exhibited by Mrs. DIR. Buzzell also
received special mention, among which were sew
eral hne paintings and some pieces OF beautifully
decorated china, together with many other beau
tiful things.
Some fine specimens of pencil drawings were
exhibited by Miss Fannie Burnel.
Among the paintings exhibited which were spe-
cially mentioned were Mrs. DIR. BuZzelIS, Mrs. A.
A. DOws and Miss Eliza N. Murch's
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Along Way Round.

New YORK, September 26.-The steamship
City Of Paris brought three more South
American delegates yesterday to attend the
were the representatives Of the Argentine
Republic and Uruguay. The party included
DR.. Manuel Quintaro, Senior Rogue, Saenz
Pena, DR.. Min, M. DeLuna Granga. and DR..
j. Holderness. In regard to the long voyage
possible way Of reaching the United States
from the Argentine Republic. That Is by
Rio Janeiro. However, the vessels leave
that place only every two weeks. The voy-
age. too, requires more than twenty-six days.
But we have between the Republic and Eu-
rope more than fourteen direct lines. We
gain by the trip at lesat five or six days. We
cannot for this reason place our large stock
of wool on your market; our hides, In proper
quantity, our lumber, minerals and other
products. The people Of our part Of South
America expect much from the Congress In
Washington"
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believe In giving the people the best there is.
Look at their whole system today, perfect
in every detail. With all due credit to the
president and directors, and the road Is In
debted most for this unrivalled system and
service to Manager Pays0n Tucker, one OF
the leading railroad men OF the country and
whose versatility of talent does not end with
managing railroads but who knows now 70
build them. Il
In our drive we inspected the new re-
seryoir for the increased demand for Sebago
water, with its capacity Of millions Of gal
Ions. We also saw the Eastern Promenade
with Its unrivalled sea view. Continuing
our drive out six miles to the celebrated
Underwood Springs at Falmouth FOreside,
we inspected the site for the proposed hotel
ana lsanltarium, and the renowned spring
wnlcn mas been noted for the curative
properties more than two hundred and fifty
years. This spring Is circular, enclosed In
granite TO a height OF twenty feet, has ten
a flow Of two hundred thousand gallons a
day. As table water 1t Is classed with the
best The site for the hotel commands fine
view. II is near the summer residence OF
Hon. A. A. Strout, has broad, smooth beach
for bathing, and the view Of the harb0r and
city is unsurpassed. The situation OF the
proposed hotel gives natural advantage as
far as temperature Is concerned, the hot In
land breeZes are tempered by the cool waters
of the bay. Those strong easterly winds,
accompanied with fog, which are so obiec-
tionable to invalids, are seldom ever felt here
The islands stand sentinel and bar their way
and we predict that the elegant hotel o be
built there Will be success and add another
to Portland's attractions.
Portland Sent "a 1889
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Suing Russell sage.

OF. JOHN. N. B.. September 26.-Oue OF the
suits before the court In st. John, today, was
the suit OF Louis u. Green VS., Otis M. Rug
giles. Russell Sage, Giles 4. TsiDtor, ct ais.
trustees and bondholders Of the Grand South
ern (now Short Line) railway company. Thi,
suit Is brought by the plaintiff. Col Greene
OF Bangor. Me-, to recover the amount OF
$4,000 and interest thereon, which amount
he claims he advanced to the company under
the Grand Southern railway cOmpanv in
June, 1884, whereby they agreed to give q
lien prior to the bonds for the amount Of the
advance. The road has since been sold By
the trustees for the benefit Of the bondhold-
claim paid out Of the proceeds. The csnten-
tion OF the defendants Is that as all the bond
holders did not sign the agreement 1t Is noi
binding
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FAIR MANAGERS WATCH The CLOUDS.
, ,+t,a Comfort for Them In the
weather Of Yesterday.
wednesdays Sun Smiled on Farmers
of Baldwin and sebago,
And They spent the Day In Enjoy
ment at the Fair.

II rained early yesterday morning and the
hearts of the managers OF the Cumberland
Fair sank within them as they saw it. At 0
O'clock IT frightened up little and every
bodv's spirits rose. At 10 it shut down
again and the fair was postponed. There
were homes that the unfinished 236 class
might be trotted off at least, but an inspec.
tion of the track showed that even this could
not be done. 1t was therefore decided as
the best that could be done to close up en-
tirely and wait for better weather. If today
is fair the programme win be carried out
then, If not it will be finished Saturday.
The classes to trot on the closing day are
the 2.40 and 2.3O, for which the following en-
tries have been made:
2.4o CLASS.
Charles Rose, b 6 Saltpetre
l.. Leighton, b m Mary Ann.
E. A. Buck, br G Kirkwood.
II. II. Woodbury., br II. ID. X.
G. Sawyer, ch m Mead.
j. Scott Jordan, b. Bay JIM
Jas. Quarter. ch IN Kate X.
d. Heiber, Gray Bunker.
1. NJ. Rowe, br G G. Il. Y.
f. Q. Ramsdell br 5 Winthrop.
E. NJ, Wilson, MayHswer.
2.3o CLASS.
G. r. Westcott, b m Fannie W.
z. ii. Lennon, b Barney l..
f. Fox, br Frank A.
L. Sands, Edward l..
j. y. Jordan, Grey Eagle.
Fairfeld's line of barges run to meet the
trains leaving Portland at $40, 11.O5 a. m.
1.30 and 1.35 %. m.
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the STATE.
ARoosrooK COUNTY.


The six months old infant son Of Sylvester
Kelley, of Caribou, met with very bad acci-
dent Tuesday morning. 1t was sitting in q
small rocking chair near the stove hearth,
playing with child three years old, when
the older child tipped the unfortunate In
fant over so that its face and neck rested on
the hot hearth. The screams Of the poor
little child attracted the attention of its
parents who were in an adjoining room. and
they soon rescued 1t from its awful situation.
When its head was taken up some of the
skin Of the face and neck was left on the
hearth. The afhicted child Is as comfort
able as could be expected. but will be badly
disfgured for life.
HANCOCK COUNTY.
Alonzo Long, while digging In his mill
yard at Bluehill, unearted a human skeleton
In good state of preservation. 1t is thought
that 1t must have been an Indian.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
The annual session Of the Grand Division
Sons OF Temperance OF the State OF Maine,
will be held with Ticonic Division, No. 13,
In Waterville, Wednesday and Thursday,
october p and "a, commencing at 1880 a. m.
Of Wednesday.
dropped dead while walking to his work
Thursday morning. Heart disease was the
cause.
YORK COUNTY.
The will of the late Hon. William Emery
has been probated at Alfred. He left about
S60,0O0 worth Of property. One-half goes
to the widow, and the rest to married
daughter.
The residence Of Stephen L. Smith in
Dayton, Wednesday night, was the scene of
brilliant marriage festivities, his charming
daughter, Miss Addle E., and Alfred r.
Smith, of Dayton. being the contracting par
ties. The large farm house was lighted from
attic TO cellar, and the grounds from the
house to the road were ablaze with Chinese
lanterns. Many guests from Biddeford and
Saco were present, and also friends from
Portland, Gorham, Alfred and many Of the
surrounding towns.
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Fifteenth m MaIne.

The Fifteenth Maine Regiment, at Its re
union at Presque Isle. Wednesday. elected
these officers; Gen. b. B. Murray, president; |;
Major II. A. Shorey, secretary and treasurer
other officers the same as last year. Ihe
regiment will meet next year In Lynn
Mass, at the time Of the national reunion.
A large and enthusiastic meeting was neld
in the evening. The band furnished music
Speeches were made by Generals Murray
and Dyer, Major Shorey, Edward Wiggin,
Judge G. ii. Smith, Charles E. Bradford and
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Resolutions.

The East End Rowing Association adopted
the following preamble and resolutions on
the death Of the late George S. Massey:
Whereas, God in his divine wisdom has called
one of his most faithful servants, George 5.
Massey.
and associate endowed with the most admlraDle
qualitias of heart ana mind be II
ResoLved That we willingly bow 70 the neaven-
ly mandate that called the deceased TO that giori-
GUS future desired by ALL 49,, ,.,, A..
Resolved, That we sympathlLe Win tne family
in their sorrow and commend them 10 MIN whose
chastisement is ever In mercy; ,.
Pssoired, That copy of these resolutions Is
forwarded to the family of The deceased.
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WASHINGTON, September 26.-Congress-
He Is one Of the bestposted legislators In
the Northwest, having the Canadian ques-
tlon and railroads especially well ct hand.
he says: Minnesota Is opposed to leaisla-
tion against Canada. Minnesota wants her
outlets to the seaboard untrammelled. The
against any interference with their CONNER
cial intercourse. do not think the inter-
state commerce law will be repealed, but 10
may be modified. Its greatest benefit has
been to localities which have been protected
by the SHORTHAND features