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The PLAYERS League.

The following games were played in the
Players League yesterday:
AT CHICAGO.
Bostons. ............2 o 3 3 o 8 x-22
ChcagoS..... ......1 1 o o l o o 2 o. 5
Base hits-Bostons, 16; Chicagos, IS. Errors
Bostons 3 Chicagos, Q. Batteries-Kilroy and
Murphy, Bartson and Farrell.
AT BUFFALO
new New Yorks ..... 20 o o o 4 3 K z
buHalos.... ........0 o 0 0 O. 6
Base hits New Yorks 8; Buffalos, IL. Errors
New Yorks 2; Buffalos, 6. Batteries-Crane
and Ewing; Keefs and Mack.
AT.CLEvELAND.
V,eveiiSnas. t,roOliIrG s.'........3 Q o 0 Ola
broohynS' ........0 2 o 1 O. 9
Base nlts-Brooklyns, 10; Clevelands, 10. Er-
rors-brooKlyns, 8; Clevelands, ]. Batteries
bakery ana Suteliffe; Weyhing Daily and Kins-
low.
The Pittsburg-Philadelph game postponed.
PLAYERS LEAGUE STANDING.
The following Is the standing of the clubs
In the Players League:
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lawmakers who turned him over to Marshal
Ordway.
The Dunn Edge TooI Company.

WATERvILLE. July 23.-The annual
meeting of the Dunn Edge Tool Company at
the Elmwood Hotel today chose these offic-
ers; President r. w. Dunn; treasurer,
John Aver; clerk, A. r. Small; directors,
John Aver. W. M. Dunn, r. W. Dunn. The
property of the company in Oakland will be
transferred to the American Edge Tool Com
pany in August
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The Pension List.

WASHINGTON, July Excursions have
been granted to the following Maine people
INCREASE.
Frank Seavey, Saco.
Alex McKinnon, Bangor.
Almon Lewis, Bangor.
joel Goodwin, South Bethel.
Harry X. HunLley, East Machias.
Aaron b. Davis, Orland
William johnson, North Fryeburg.
Washington Notss.
Debate on the bankruptcy bill was cOntin
ued in the House yesterday.
In the Senate yesterday, the absence Of a
quorum being shown, the sergeant-at-lr ms
was sent out to look for the absentees.
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ROOMS,

ITO LET-Furnished rooms on Great Diamond
Il Island, convenient to the restaurant and
near the steamer Isis landing. Beautiful view,
good water and drainage. Apply TO MISS f. K.
cox. at the island, or inquire OF CHAS. H.
LAMSoN, 1T Middle street. 23-1
WANTED-Fiv good sized rooms up stairs
w for family of four, at moderate price,
within 15 minutes walk of junction of Free & Mid
die streets. Inquire at 10 Free street, up stairs,
in tailor shop. pol
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Lewlstons, 2; Presumpscots, S.

Especial TO the PreSs.]
LEWISTON, July 23.-The Lewistons de-
feated the Presumpscots today in the first Of
series of games for the state championship
by score Of to 8. The home team slight
ly outplayed the visitors in the field, but the
latter outbatted them.
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Tho Battle i'm San salvador.

New YORK, July pa Herald special
dated La Libertad, Salvador, the 22nd says
the latest new from the frontier confirms
the reports in respect to the victory OF San
Salvador over the forces Of Guatemala. In
the battle Of July II, Guatemalans, 1000
strong, Invaded Salvador under command OF
CamilO Alvarez, NarcesO AvileZ and Pedro
and Perez Barillas. The killed numbered
over 200, with many wounded. Thirty refu-
gees from Salvador, among them General
MOnterrOsSa, have given themselves up TO
Salyadoreans. General VillavceneiO, a sal
vadOIean traitor attacked the SalvadOrean
forces July Is aud was deIeattd.
Guatemala commenced the warfare Wltnout
declaration of wPr Many cases OF rifles
were shipped from San francisco for the
Salvador government and have been seized
ON the Pacific mail steamer COllma at San
Jose, by the Guatemallan government. It Is
believed that General Fabio Moran, who was
aboard the steamship, and who Is an aspi-
Tant for the Presidency OF San Salvador,
acfsd as infOrmer to Guatemala and that the
sovernment seized the arms on information
ne furnished
Against tho Allan Line.
LONDON, July 23.-The Stevedores Union
has declared bOycot against the steamers
OF the Allan line plying to Montreal and the
Wilson and Hull lines whose steamers piv
between Hun and London and Boston and
New York for employing non-uniOn men.
Foreign Notes.
The Steele avs that a French expedition
to explore Central Africa Is being organized.
lt VIII be divided into three sections, which
will start simultant Ouslylfrom Algeria, the
Niger ana the Congo rivers and come to-
gether at Lake Tchad.
1t Is probable that the Uruguayan govern
ment W Ill raise customs duties 10 per cent.
and make them payable In gold
National line steamer Egypt has been
abandoned on fire at sea. She an old boat
and carried no passengers. The crew were
taken off.
The National Seamen's Union, with a
view to forcing English ship owners to lnau-
enee Danish ship Ov 3ers, announces that
general strike will ha inaugurated July %,
AMI that the men " ii not return to work un-
til the demands Of ID tnish seamen for wages
equal 30 those paid TO English seamen are
conceded.
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measures can be properly taken for the rem
sdy of such an injury but would be unable
on that ground to depart from the principle
on which free commerce on the high seas de-
A..
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To BE Well Entertained

Iy Post, g. A. r. of this city is making ex-
tensive arrangements for the entertainment
of Edward Libby Post Of ROckland, Maine
during encampment week, and has already
collected large sum of money from citizens
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the w EATH e e

Fair.
Following is the forecast of the weather
for Maine:
air weather, southerly winds, station
airy temperature. In eastern Maine warmer
Local Weather goport.
PORTLAND, Me-, July 49, 1890.
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Non. Union Iron M ouIders Wanted

A T Union, Fulton, Risdon and National Iron
N Works San Francisco. Wages $3.50 per day
and steady work guaranteed. Cost of transpor-
tatlOn refunded to steady and good men. Address
Lock Box IL Mauch Chunk, Pa. jy4dlm
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The employees Of the New York street
cleaning department have struck for more
pay. Work was suspended last night
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS.

Published every day Sundays excepted) by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
At 81 EXCHANGE STREET, PORTLAND, ME.
TERMS: Seven Dollars Year. When payment
IS made strictly in advance the price will be Six
Dollars
RATES OF ADvERTIsNG-On inch space OF
the length OF column, or twelve lines n0npdreu
constitutes square,"
$l.50 per square, daily, first week; 75 cents per
week after; three insertions or less, $1.00; con-
tnung every other day after first week, 30 cents.
Half square, three insertions or less, 75 cents.
one week, $l.00; 30 cents per week after.
SPECIAL NOTICES, one-third additional.
Under head OF "AMUSEMENTs" and "AUCTION
SALES" $500 per square per week; three inser-
tions or less, $1.50.
THE MAINE STATE PRESS.
Published every THURSDAY MORNING, at $3.50
year If paid in advance, $500 year.
Advertisements inserted In the "MAINE STATS
PRESS" (Which has large circulation in every
part OF the State) for S100 per square for first in
sertion. and 80 cents per square for each subse-
quent insertion.
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The American Association.

The american Association.
The following games Iwere played in the
American Association yesterday:
At hiladelphia-LouisvIlles, @; Athletics, 4.
Al BrooklyE-Brooklyn ); st. Louis, A.
At Syracuse-Columbus, ID; Syracuse, 8.
At Observation-Disclosures, &; Toledos, 3.
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Found, ,
Found.
MALE HELP.
STTUATION BY young man, collie

SITUATION BY a young man, college
S's gratauate, position to represent tnrough9uIt
cation TO increase circulation, solicit advertise
ments, or act as correspondent; four years ex-
perience; large acquaintance in Maine;
associations, the best; References undoubted.
Address, IF 5" Press Office. 22-1
WANTED-Ap practical clothing house fore.
w man, large manufacturing Co. Clothing
salesman, gents furnishing salesman, young man
to attend fruit store. Particulars 1856 Congress
street, IL New England branches. 21-1
"ANTED-An enterprlsing young business
w man TO superintend commission business
in Portland. An exceptionally good opportunity
with consideration of 5000 yearly and quick ad-
Vancement, particulars 3S5 Congress st. 21-1
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On the White War shIps.

BAR HARBoR, July 23-Secretary Blaine
made his first visit to the Baltimore at IL
O'Clock today, receiving salute of II guns.
The Kearsarge and Dolphin met outside for
practice with the beavy guns today. The
ships may possibly remain until next week.
Schooner Sheepscot Launched.
WIscAssET, July 23.-The Maine Ship
Building 81 Navigation Company launched
their first vessel this afternoon. the schooner
Sheepscot, of 120 tons. She has a white
oak frame and is first class in every respect.
John e. Sears of East Machias, will com
mand her.
Prosecuting Hr. Whitman.
WEST PARIS, July 23.-The excitement In
this vicinity over the attempt to shoot Mr..
Greenfield Whitman of Greenwood In his
own house was increased by the breaking Of
windows and other similar acts at his house
the next night. detective Wormell says
one of Whitman's neigbors is the guilty
party.
Boston Boy Killed In maine.
BOSTON, July 23-The second son of W.
K. Armistead, the official reporter of
the third session Superior Court.
Boston, accidentally killed him.
self in camp near Moosehead Lake early
this morning. Mr.. Armistead is we'll and
favorably known in this city.
Tho New Road.
AUGUSTA, July 23.-The first round trip
over the Augusta, Hallowell and Gardiner
Electric railroad was made today and was
successfully in every particular. Regular trips
commence Saturday.
Yachts at Rockland.
RocKLAND, July 23.-Yacht Monhegan,
reported ashore on the rocks at Bootbay
harbor, has arrived all right at the head of
the fleet, which race tomorrow. She has not
been on the rocks.
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LOST AND FOUND.

n OST-In going from Brown Street to tbe
~ island steamers, pair of gold eve glasses,
them at 152 PEARL ST, ~ 93I
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Weather Observations.

Mean daily ther....63.0 Max. vel. wind.... %
Maximum ther. .,7O.Oi Total precip. %
Minimum ther. ...56.0i
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pending the discussion of the questions in
vOlved between the two governments. Her
Majesty's government much regret to find
that this understanding has not been carried
forward into the present year and that in
structions have have been issued to the
cruisers of the United States to seize Brit
ish vessels fishing for seals
in BehIing Sea outside the limit Of terrific
rial waters. The grounds upon which these
violent measures are taken have not been
communicated to Her Majesty's government
and still remain unexplained. In view Of the
unexpected renewal Of the seizures Of which
Her Majesty's government had previously
complained, 1t is my duty to protest against
them, and state that in the opinion Of Her
MaJesty's government they are wholly uDjus-
tilted by international law"
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The following Is the standing Of the clubs
in the National League:
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-10
Ever Study Bookkeeping!

These are days of civil-service re-
form. The man that wants to secure
place under the Government nova
days must have strong "pull, indeed,
to get there" The other day Mis-
sissippi Republican anxious to serve
under the new Doorl1eeper of the
House, thought it worth while to en-
list the goodwill of our facetious
FRIEND Congressman Allen, in his be-
half. He entered MI. Aliens COM
mittee-room and preferred his request:
wish to be employed under the
Doorkeeper, sir" said he, "and if you
will be so good as to"
Take a seat, sir" gravely remarked
Allen, "and will examine you"
"Haye you ever been doorleeper ?"
"No. sir. but I think that with your
"Have you ever been instructed in
the responsible and arduous duties of
bookkeeping"
"No, sir, but T would like to be-"
Have you ever conversed with one
who has read such book ?"
"No, sir, but certainly will"
Then, do you not see," remarked
Representative Allen solemnly, "that
you have not single qualification for
the otiice?"
The candidate, from last accounts, is
a candidate still
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-10

those who are expert needleTomtn, Tor
they can, with plenty OF time and COM
paratively little money, make themselves
obie It's of envy to less fortunate neigh
bors. Even millinery feels the influence,
for many bonnets owe their chief attrac-
tiveness to bands of gold fiji gree. embroid-
cry. gold lace, or gold cord, to which
they give very dressy elect.
In hats the broad brim is still the favor
lite. Smooth and Angora feits are equally
fashionable, with brims turned up in a
point, or rolling iii font, and taperins
off to the back. The brims are not lined,
though sometimes bound with rubber.
An unusually pretty and becoming hat
has curving and slightly rolling brim of
shaggy felt, while the crown is of velvet
gathered in Tam O'Shanter fashion upon
a narrow velvet band, with a bird placed
at the front. In fact, birds of
all sizes and colors, and even but
terfies, are perched here and
there upon hats and bonnets, i'll as
airy posture as can be; and the more
ready they seem to take to their wings
the better for decorative purposes. The
velvet Tam O'Shanter crown can also be
used very prettily for children's wear
with very broad, straight, stiff brims
Cloth, too, is fayorite material with mil
OF its use is capote covered with crs am.
white cloth so as to show just q folded
edge of black velvet. There is knot Of
yellow velvet ribbon in front, i'll which is
fastened jet dagger, and strings of the
same are carried from thence to the back.
Lavender gray cloth bonnets are some
times embroidered in silver or in steel
color, and trimmed with groups Of black
OF gray birds. Bonnets trimmed with
flowers are now beginning to put in an
| appearance, and there seems strong
likelihood of their becoming popular
Roses and chrysanthemums are the varie-
much the same as they were at the be-
ginning of the season. Fashion continues
to patronize the turban or oval-shaped
bonnet, though several efforts have re-
Gently been made to bring out models
| somewhat larger than the microscopic
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-10

round the stems just above the jar, and
knetsed with all the taste mistress OF
a household is capable of putting into
such elegant trihes that make homes SO
stylish and pretty, and cause men to say
the moment they entera room, "A woman
of taste lives here" Large bowls of
similar flowers are also made more at
tractive, if possible, by broad band and
bow Of ribbon circling the top, and Civ
ing stylish finish to a japanese decora-
ton.
Really, woman OF fashion will take
more pains with her toilet to receive
callers OF her own sex than of the
other. because she knows which are the
closest critics, and fair makers OF calls
are equally particular The visitor in
the aocon.p ,nying picture wears dress
designed in pale shade of French gray
and black. The skirt hangs in long,
straight lines from the waist, opening
halfway up the side of the front gore
over folds of black faille. At the sides
the skirt separates clear to the top,
showing another series of black folds.
The corsage is simple in outline, having
only plain, double breasted plastron
front, and rather loose high sleeves. The
real elegance of the toilet depends large
ly upon the arrangement of bands of Sill
yer passementerie or embroidery along
the edges of the plated panels in the
skirt, around the pointed plastron on the
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-10
.yo, haven't heard the truth then, {"

sYou haven't heard the truth then,
said my daughter-in-law. My nus
bands mother is very fine woman in
every respect. But when my husband
told her suddenly that he was going to
marry a girl she never saw, she was
naturally startled, and said some things
about HE, knowing l was fresh from
boarding school and no housekeeper,
that offended Gregory, and so there
has been an estrangement. think
my dear husband little to blame, and
l have urged him dozen times to go
and see her. He is very fond OF her,
and thinks no one like her in many
things; but his temper is up, and it
will take time to cool it: meanwhile, L
feel quite sure if she knew me she
would like me better. Perhaps that
is piece of vanity, but l should try to
make her, you know, and l won't fall
into absurd superstitions that woman
must hate her mother-in-law. can't
remember my own mother, and Greg
ory's certainly would seem to come
next to her Now you have the story,
Mrs. Switzer."
Il am sure it does you credit, and
the old lady ought to be ashamed Of
herself"
[ wanted to get up and kiss my
daughter-in-law then and there, but
that would have spoiled my fun, SO
after that 1 sewed hard and didn't say
much, and together we finished the
pretty silk dress, and had just finished
it when a key in the door caught both
our ears.
"tIhat is my husband" said my
| daughter-in-law: and [ knew it was
Gregory. Up stairs he came, two steps
at time, opened the door, and looked
at us with a bright smile Oh his face.
"Ihis is as it should be. Fanny,
shall kiss mother first this time.
And he put his arms around us both,
but Fanny gave little scream.
ooh, Gregory! what are you about
| This is Mrs. Switzer, who is making
my dress. At least, I have thought
so all day"
"My dear" said I, give played 6
little trick on you. or rather let yor
play one Oh yourself, but you've turned
out as good as gold. Icould not get
you to say word against the old lady
[ am Gregory's mother, my dear, and
yours, too, if you'll call me So"
Indeed I WILL" said the dear girl
"but I have kept you sewing hard al
day. You see, was expecting Mrs
| Switzer, and l."
"We've been all the more sociabl,
for that, my DEAR" said I, "and Tn
glad it happened. I've been very fool
ish all the while, and Gregory ha:
chosen better wife for himself thai
1 could have DONE"
And so 1 think to-day, for 1 believ.
there never was better woman thai
Gregory's wife Fanny.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-10
An Unmistakable Sign.

Jones Ito manager of the fur store)-
Now. Mr.. Hyde, in all probability my
wife will come down here this morning
to pick out new seal sacque. Some
time since, you will remember, she and
We're in here and rather discouraged
Ler, when she sung the sealskin sacque
song.
Hyde-Yes, Mr.. Jones, 1 remember
the time we'll.
Jones-Yes? Well, I have had
occasion to change my mind, and when
she comes, please see that she is shown
good article
Hyde-Very we'll, Mr.. Jones.
Jones-And by the way. She might
wish to look at fur hat or muff.
Hyde-Pardon me, Mr.. Jones, but
would you feel offended were I to ask
you rather impertinent question?
Jones-Fire away, old man, you can't
hurt my feelings.
Hyde-Then, would like to ask if
your wife's mother is not paying you a
visit.
Jones Well, I should mildly eiacu-
late! I've had just week of mother
in-law and I'm about dead, but how the
devil do you know?
Hyde-The symptoms are always the
same. I've been there myself and can
sympathize with you.-Peck's Sun.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-10
His Interesting Discussion.

One of the most dilapidated Of
tramps sat in q street-car, beside a
handsomely-dressed man.
view OF trade is very encouraging. In
my paper this morning 1 notice that
Chicago in not only holding her own,
but shows an immense increase over
last year."
eyes," the man answered, looking
far away,
81 had been fearful" the tramp con-
tinued, "that trade might suffer de-
cline, but am agreeably disappointed.
business on the board Of trade, no.
ticed while visiting that institution yes
terday. was encouragingly active.
Well, sir, America beats any country in
the world. Don't you think 500"
Eyes"
cit has been several years since was
abroad, the tramp continued, "and am
therefore scarcely prepared to speak Of
the present condition Of Europe, but,
Judging from distance-and, really,
distance amounts to nothing these days
I think that the existence Of monarchs
is drawing to close. Now, look at
Brazil Did anybody expect revolu-
ton there? Did not we all suppose
that the aged monarch would be suf.
fered to reign to the end of his days
But ] tell you, sir, that republicanism is
piercing the most remote corners of the
earth. Speaking Of trade"
Fare, please said the conductor,
approaching him.
"Ah with look of surprised, did ]
not hand you nickel a few moments
ago."
| you did not.'
Are you sure?"
"Give me nickel or I'll put you
off"
well getting up and addressing the
woll-dressed MANI, I must leave yor
here. / hope some time to continue
our interesting discussion. "--ArkamsaaI
| ITnUeler.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-01-10
Autocrat of the Telephone.

Proprietor (at telephone)-Hello, cen.
trail! What seems to be the matter?
nave been TRYING for the last half bourto
get you. Give me one -nought- five. WAITS
ten minutes longer and no answer.l Den,
dear, this telephone puts me all out of pa.
thence. Here, Thomas, call up one.
ncught five and wait till you geti it.
Office boy Giving handle vigorou
h1rl>-Hullo-hullo! Say, central, whats
achin' you?a Why don't you git us one.
nought-fve, hay? Come now, git on a
rush there and shake 'em up or we'll drop
onto'you from de roof and paralyze you.
Central Observation-Disclosures. Sir, Til
connect you right away; excuse delay,
please.-Time.