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The Portland daily press., 1890-08-19
IN THE SENATE.
A Provision for RecIprocity-TeIe-
phone Charges-rhe Senate Bar.

A Provision for RecIproclty-TeIe-
phone charges-rhe Senate Bar.
WASHINGTON, August Ex-senator Ed
munds today offered the following amend
ment to the tariff bill which was referred to
the committee on finance:
That whenever the President of the United
States shall be satisfied that sugar producing
country where sugar is exported into the United
tions of the principal agricultural products of the
United States he may by proclamation diminish
or wholly remit the duties imposed by law on sug-
ar or any grade OF sugar produced in and export.
ed directly from any such country into the United
States so long as such products of the United
States are admitted free of duty or tax into such
country andno longer
Mr. Edmunds also gave notice of another
amendment which he proposes to the tariff
bill, authorizing the President, in case of
unjust determinations in the matter by any
foreign country, to make proclamation ex-
cluding the products of that country from
importation into the United States.
Mr.. Quay gave formal notice of his inten-
tion to ask the Senate to adopt the order of
business proposed by him last Saturday to
commence voting on the tariff bill August
Soth and postpone till the next session all
other legislative business except the classes
of bills therein specified.
Mr. Hoar-"Let 1t 60 over"
Mr.. Edmunds-"L 1t 60 under" Laugh
teri
The notice went over till tomorrow.
The Senate then proceeded to considera-
tion Of the deficiency bill.
Mr.. Morgan offered an amendment prohib.
iting any officer of the government paying
more than $50 year. or $3.50 quarter, for
a telephone instrument in the District of Co
lumbia. He read paper furnished him BY
a well informed gentleman which showed
that in the various government offices in
Washington there were 200 telephone instru-
ments, for which $50 each was paid, making
$4,000 year paid by the government for
the use of instruments which did not cost
more than $40 each.
"You Fare entirely too liberal" Mr..
Plumb interposed. 1.-THE instruments do not
cost more than 81 EACH"
Mr.. Morgan added there was scandal aris-
ing out of it. 1t was reported on the streets
that government officials had telephone in
struments put in their private houses free of
charge.
Mr.. Plumb said he had just been informed
by Senator that the cost of those instru-
ments was nearer So or $150
The amendment was agreed to. The bill
was passed.
Mr.. Plumb offered resolution instructing
the committee on rules to make such orders
as will wholly prevent the sale of spirituous,
yinous or malt liquors in the Senate wing of
the Capitol. The resolution went over until
tomorrow. The tariff bill was then taken up.
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The Governor at IsIesborougn.

BANGOR, August 1S.-Governor Burleigh
and wife, the Misses Burleigb, Col. French
of Boston, together with hon. John l..
Cutler and daughter. and ex-President Of
the State Senate, Henry Lord and wife,
were the guests Saturday night, Sunday and
today of Colonel Frank D. Pullen of Bangor.
The Governor and his family arrived here
Saturday, taking boat for Sabbath Day
harbor, IslesboroHgh. quarters having been
provided together, with a private dining
room at the Islesborough, kept by Landlord
Withee of Pennington.
The trip down river by starlight, a five
hours sail, was much enjoyed, and on arrival
at the island the distinguished guests were
met by hundreds of the summer visitors and
inhabitants, the landing being effected amid
lights, and cheers.
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AT the Republican caucus held at the town
house the following named delegates were
chosen:
M. B. Smith. John Marshall, John Brad
bury, Albion Palmer.
Cumberland.
The Cumberland Republican caucus Satur-
day chose l.. II. Morrill,, N. M. Shaw, S. W..
Hamilton and Sylvanus Porter delegates to
the Republican county convention. Thev
are understood to be in favor of Cram for
sheriff.
Buxton.
At the Republican caucus held at the town
house Saturday the following delegates were
chosen:
Hon. Charles E. Weld, Charles Butler.
Thomas Tarbox, A. j. Ferry, f. j. Leavitt.
G. A. Bradbury, ID. j. Flanders, James Nor.
ton.
Cray.
At the Republican caucus called Saturday,
August 16. by w. q. Morrill,, Esq, chairman
town committee, Asa p. Morrill,. member
town committee, called the meeting to order
and was chosen chairman eff the caucus.
The following were chosen delegates:
w. G. Doughty, Charles Pennell and Chas
| Thayer.
6oothbay.
At caucus held by the Republicans of
| this town Saturday, August 16, the following
| delegates were chosen to attend the Repub-
| lican county convention to be held at Dam
| ariscotta Tuesday, August 10:
John r. McDougall, James +. Beathe.
| John +. Kelley, Wesley Pinkham, G. s, n.
| Alton. S. E. Welch. Byron Giles.
WIscasset.
The largest Republican caucus ever held
| in Wiscasset assembled last SATURDAY. after
noon to elect delegates to the county conven.
tion. Hon. r. K. Sewall was chosen as eh air
man and VIM. b. Taylor secretary. On tho
ballot for delegates 50 votes were tbrorvr
and the following named persons were
elected:
Seth PATTERSON, John McKenney. r. K.
and Alden Bailey. INV" ''''''
The proceedings were entirely harmonious
ana indicate that the Republicans Of this old
town are wide awake and will do their whole
uuty AT the election In September.
Llnnlngton.
The Republicans of this town met in eau
| Gus at the town hall Saturday to choose dele
gates to the county convention to be held at
Alfred the Goth inst All parts of the town
were represented. and for size and union of
action it has not been equalled for years. il
ever.
The following delegates were chosen with
out any opposition: j. f. Bracket, s. w,
Hobson, Charles A. Pattee and Stephen w.
! wood, ana 1t was voted unanimously to in
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8y the Sea.
Especial to the Press.


OLD ORCHARD, August 1S.-The Port
land District Campmeeting under the
direction of the Presiding Elder Rev. W. S.
Jones, opened this evening at 7.3O. There
will be praise and prayer meeting each
morning at $50 o'clock in the church, and at
p. m. in the Biddeford chapel. Preaching
services will be held at 10 80 a. M, 2.30 D. m.
and 7.3O p. m. of each day. In addition to
the preachers Of the district the services Of
Rev. G. Parkhurst. D. D., editor of Zion's
Herald. Rev. S. q. Chadbourne, d. d., pre-
siding elder of Boston district, and Rev. w.
Ell. Meredith Of Stoneham, Mass, have been
secured; Tuesday at 1880 a. M, the
Woman's Home Missionary meeting under
direction of Mrs. Rev. E. o. Thayer, will be
held. AT 2,30 p. m. the Woman's Foreign
Missionary meeting directed by Mrs. +. a.
Robinson, begins. Bishop Thoburn of
India, and Mrs Myama, japanese convert
AID student. at Boston. will address the
audience. At730 p m. Bishop Thoburn
will preach
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WHAT IS GOING ON IN MAINE.
A Bad Man Who Is In Great Demand
Caught In Lewiston.
Big Hotel In Prospect to Add to Lake
Maranocook's Charms.
ibsen Reading and General caIety
at Bar harbor.
Especial to the Press, I


LEWISTON, August ia man giving the
name of Joe Williams was arrested here this
evening by City Marshal McGawley on sus-
picion. When taken to the station he was
identified by Deputy Marshal Metcalf and
Captain French as being Joseph Jandreau
who escaped from the Massachusetts, re-
formatory at Concord, Mass, on September
IA, 1887. A reward for his capture was
offered at that time. Jandreau is an old Of
fender. He escaped from the officers on the
Poland camp ground eight years ago and
also from the Lewiston police five years ago.
He is 2S years old, of medium height and
dark complexioned with black moustache.
He dresses in the height of fashion. He
took his arrest coolly and wanted the
marshal to go. up town and have drink.
His home is in River du Loup, p. @. He
will be handed over to the Massachusetts
authorities, and when they are through with
him he will probably be brought to Maine
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SEIZED AT SouRIs.
Gloucester Schooner In Trouble With
Authorities and Crew.

CHARLoTTETowN, P. E. l., August 49,
The schooner Willie Irving, Captain Seeley,
owned by Yates of Gloucester, carrying a
crew of Is men, was seized by Collector Fo-
ley at Souris today. The charge is that the
vessel has been there 10 or u days and the
captain refused to put to sea when ordered
to do so. The crew have been selling mer-
chandise, rubber goods, etc., from the vessel
contrary to the captains orders. They re-
fused to 60 in the vessel, alleging that she
was unseaworthy, although after a survey
the proper authorities pronounced the vessel
in good condition
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BY LAKE MARANocooK.
The Maine Central Said To Be Going
Into Hotel Building.

WINTHROP, August 1S-Rumor has 1t that
new industry will be opened here for the
manufacture Of table cloths. The prelimi-
naries appear favorable for such an enter
prise. The board of trade should put its
best efforts into it and make 1t success. A
we'll informed authority states that an hotel
costing in the vicinity of $4,000 will be
erected at Lake Maranocook next season by
the Maine Central railroad company The
prospect was quite favorable for its erection
this season, but postponement was deemed
advisable. With its railroad facilities.
splendid location and elegant surroundings
few spots are SO highly favored In New
England for popular inland resort.
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GEN ERAL NEWS,

The Stone Masons' Union will convene at
union.
Excessive smoking of cigarettes drove
cago boy, insane.
Coy. Bracket has accepted the resignation
OF Chief Justice Morton of the Massachnsett
supreme court, to take effect August 27.
One thousand men are now out of emn,ov-
ment owing to the morocco finishers' strike
In Lynn, although the fnishers of one fac
tory alone are concerned
Frank A. Hosmer Of Great Darlington.
Mass. has been elected president Of 6ahn
college. the principal educational institution
OF Honolulu, and has accepted the position.
Mr.. Hosmer is about IS years old and grad
uate Of Amherst college.
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struct the delegation to support Stephen L.
Purinton of this town for candidate for
county commissioner in the convention, and
1t is but simple justice tn Mr.. Purlnt0n to
add that II the convention should place him
In nomination 1t would make no mistake, as
he Is a level headed, practical business man,
one that will look well after the county in
terests if elected.
The Republicans of Limlngton are well or
ganized and will give a good account Of them
selves at the polls September 8th.
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The Cumberland Republican caucus Satur
day chose l.. Fl. Morrill,, N. M. Shaw, S. w
Hamilton and Sylvanus Porter delegates t.
the Republican county convention. The,
are understood to be in favor of Cram foI
sheriff
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Attacked BY a Wild Cat.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, August 1s.-George A.
Taylor, an express messenger running on the
chicago and Alton railroad between st.
Louis and Kansas City, had a frightful ex-
perlence last week. In his car were two wild
eats eat mat h had just been captured in the In
logical Gardens in this city. Just after leav-
ing Kansas City. Taylor heard cracking
noise and turning saw the largest of the ami
mails coming out of the cage, the Stats of
which had been gnawed apart.
Taylor seized tarpaulin and an instant
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weather Observations.

The following are the United States Signal
Service observations for yesterday. August
18th, taken at 8 p. M, 10th meridian time
the observations for each station being given
in this order: Temperature. direction OF the
wind. state of the weather:
Boston, CO., Sc, ,elcudless; New York
7Os, Sc, cloudy; Philadelphia, 72o, SCI
cloudy; " WashlpgtSIp, AIT SIand,ssI 7s' NE, cloudy
ASapy AE e:1Ss,s 7S NV WGeveand SG6fss &C. Buffalo,
less; Detroit, 660, E, cloudless; tbjcago
CO, E, partly cloudy; St. Paul, so, NV NV
cent, SO, N, cloudless; Bismarck, Csc. W,
cloudless Jacksonville. 7S0, Sc, cloudless'" f"
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Smuggling Diamonds for Fay.

NEW YORK. August 1S.-Henry Herschy.
valet of Howell Osborn, the we'll known
banker. was arrested today as he was leav-
ing the steamer La Normandie, just arrived
from Harve, charged with smuggling. The
officers found concealed in his coat and vest
several packages containing diamond brace
by Osborne, who is in Paris, to Fay Temple
ton, the actress. Herschy was held in $1,000
hon
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Tristram r. Griffin.
Hon. David Dudley.

PREsQUE ISLE, August 18-Hon. Dayit
Dudley of Presque Isle, died Saturday eve
ming at o'clock, of heart disease.
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PORTLAND MAINE, TUESDAY MORNING. AUGUST 10.

later the wild cat attacked the messenger,
knocking him down. lie gave the animal a
fearful kick through the tarpaulin, in which
the animals claws had caught. Again and
again did the wild cat spring, but finally
Taylors kicks began to tell, and, selling bis
chance, the messenger attacked the cat with
a piece of gaspipe, beating the animal almost
to death before he could get 1t back into the
hos
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AQuestlon of Bonding,

MONTREAL, August 1S.-The Dominion
Cartridge Company has received from the
American Transportation Company a copy
Of letter from the Treasury Department at
Washington recommending them not to ac-
cept for shipment to Mexico consignment
of cartridges, as at the time the goods are
ready. the bonding privileges which Canada
enjoyed would be abrogated. This inten-
tion of the American government has
created much surprise here.
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Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers Of real estate in
this county have been recorded At the Regis
try Of Deeds:
n foItiand-George A. Ulmer TO Everett L.
Reade ct al. 81.
Edward j. Morrill, TO Edward ID. h. MOrrell. 81.
Observation-Disclosures Irish 20 Ann Fraser. $3.50
Winn. $50.
Deering-George c. Hopkins to Hannah IL
Polllster. 81,
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Foreign Notes.

The Southampton dock laborers have de-
manded pence an hour pay and s pence an
hour for overwOrk and will strike if refused.
Davis Dalton, an American, has accom-
plished the feat of swimming on his back
from Grisneg to Folkestone la 231 hours. He
finished strong. A boat acted as pilot to the
swimmer.
Steamship Alsace from Montreal for
Grimsby, lumber laden, is ashore at Cape
Race with no hope of getting her off.
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WHAT THEY ARE DOING IN CONGRESS.
Mr.. Morgan Will Keep the Seat
Claimed by Gen. Chalmers.
The Senate Asked to stop Sales at
Its Private Bar.
Mr.. Reed Unable to Leave His Place
in the House.
Especial to the Press. |

WASHINGTON, August 1S.-Speaker Reed
found 1t impossible to get away today to go
to Portland to be present at the county con-
ventions in York and Cumberland. Instead,
Hon. Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts
and Hon. SerenoE. Payne of New York.
will arrive in Portland tomorrow and ad-
dress the meetings at Portland and Alfred.
Mr.. Lodge has spoken in Maine before, al
ways to delighted audiences. Mr.. Payne is
New York's representative on the ways and
means committees and an able and eloquent
speaker.
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PLAYERS LEAGUE STANDING,
The following is the standing of; the clubs
In the Players League:
The National League.

The following games were played in the
National League yesterday:
AT BOSTON.
New Yorks. s.........0 o o 5 o 0 O. 5
Base hits-Bostons, IL; New Yorks, TO- Er-
rors-Bostons, 1; New Yorks, z. BATTERIES
Clarkson, Bennett and HaFdie; Burkett, Clarke,
Buckley and Murphy.
AT CHICAGO.
Chicagos.......... % 3 0 o o o. 8
Pittsburgs. 2 o 0 l. 8
Base hits-Chieagos, 13; Pittsburgs, 8. Err
r rors. .Chicagos. i Pittsburgs, 8. Batteries
stein and k1ttredge; Hecker and Decker.
AT CINCINNATI.
Cincinnatis o % 1 z 0 x-l4
Clevelands. .........0 o o / o o o. 3
Base hits-Cncinnatis, 18; Clevelands, o. Er-
rors-Clnclnnatls l; Clevelands q Batteries
Mulland andlHarrington; Yiau and thinner.
AT BROOKLYN.
Phiadelphias 40 Q 8 Q 2 i 5
Base hits--Brooklyns, IL; Philadelphias. T..
Errors11Brooklynst 1y 2; Philadelphias; 2. Bat
teries-Terry and DAILY; Vickery and Clements.
NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING.
The following is the standing of the clubs
In the National League:
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OBITUARY..
Storer s. Knight.

Mr.. Storer S. Knight died at his residence
in East Deering at 4.45 .. nj. yesterday. For
year past he had not enjoyed the best of
health, the result as he thought, Of his ex-
posure to hardships In the army. The last
two months he experienced great deal of
bowel trouble. and for the past week, was
very sick with stoppage. Yesterday as a
final resort and to ascertain what was the
real difficulty the operation of abdominal
section was performed and it was found that
the large Intestine was so afflicted with
cancer that, If Mr.. Knight survived the
shock of the operation, he could live but a
little while. The result showed that his en-
feebled frame could not bear the shock, and
he died at the time stated.
Storer S. Knight was born in Scarboro
July 18th, 1S41, and was consequently in his
49th year. He was % years Of age when he
enlisted August 9th, 1862. az recruit and
was forwarded to the headquarters Of the
10th Maine Volunteers in the field. When
the battalion Of the 10th that had enlisted
for three years was consolidated with the
2sth regiment April Sd, 1868, Mr.. Knight was
appointed one of his orderlies by General
Slocum, and the nucleus of the regiment
the old 10th-seryed for time as the Gen.
erals body-guard. Mr.. knight was severely
wounded in the battle of Cedar Greek in
which his regiment participated.
Mr.. Knight was appointed by the govern
ment clerk in the post Office in 1867, and
remained there seven years, and then was
appointed to the Railway Mail Service be-
twaan Rneton and Ron0or A flor laavipo
the railway mail service, where he stayed
ten years, he was elected, in 1886. Register
of Deeds for Cumberland County, position
he occupied at the time of his death.
Mr. Knight was thoroughly identified with
the Good Templars of this state. He had
passed through the various chairs, and was
Grand Worthy Chief Templar of Maine. He
was also member of eUnity Club ofDeer-
ing.
Mr.. knight was a courteous, agreeble
gentleman, a good officer, always strict in
the performance of all his duties.
Tristram r. Griffin.
Capt. Tristram r. Griffin, aged 81 years,
died at his residence at Mast Landing, Free
port, August 18th. He was one Of the
charter members of Freeport Lodge. No. 49,
" EIoo anu AccoPtSu MdIous, anu tne laSL
of the original number who reorganized the
lodge in 1847. He was made Mason in
1927, and has been in the active work of the
craft for 63 years. He was a seafaring man
in his younger days. when merchandise was
transported along the coast Of the United
States in schooners and packets before the
days of railroads. 0ne of these vessels was
commanded by him. He was trusted and
honored commander, quiet and peaceful
citizen highly respected in all his walks of
life. His last days were spent in quiet re-
tirement, with his daughter Eliza at his
pleasant home at Mast Landing, at the head
of Harraseeket river. He was laid at rest
under Masonic honors in the cemetery at
Mast Landing.
Hon. David Dudley.
PREsQUE ISLE, August 18.-Hon. David
Dudley of Presque Isle, died Saturday eve.
ming at 6 o'clock, of heart disease.
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Ren,,hI,can county Conven+,on

The Republican county convention will be
held at Reception Hall at II a. m. today.
Barrett Potter of Brunswick will preside.
The county committee will be ready to take
credentials of delegates at 10 a. m.
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BASE BALL.
The Players League

The following games were played in the
Players League yesterday:
AT PHILADELPHIA.
Brooklyns. .........0 o o o o XII
Philadelphias. 2 2 90 O. s
Base -Philadelphlas, 10; Brooklyns, Is. Err
Philadelphias, 3; Brooklyns, z. Batteries
Knell and Hallman; Hemmings and Daily.
AT iPITTsBURG.
Pittsburgs. -. .....0 O o O. s
Clevelands. .........0 o 2 0 o 1 0 O. 8
Base. hits-Pittsburgs, 8; Clevelands, 8. En-
rors-Pittsburgs. 6 Clevelands A. Batteries
Calvin and Carroll; McGill and Brennan.
AT BUFFALO.
Chicagos. s........ ....4 o o o o O. 8
Buffalos. ........0 0 o o o o l. 2
Base hits-Buffalos, g.; Chicagos, z. Errors
Buffalos, A; Chicagos, 2. Batteries, HaddOck
and Mack; King and Boyle.
Boston-New York game postponed.
PLAYERS LEAGUE STANDING.
The following is the standing of; the clubs
a., tba plovarc, aaoua.
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The American Association.
The following games were played in the
American Association yesterday:
At Toledo-Toledos, 8; Brooklyns, /.
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THE HEALTH OF PORTLAND.
Report of the Secretary for the Past
Four Weeks.

The following is the report Of Secretary
George G. Burgess of the Portland Board Of
Health, for the past four weeks:
Causes of Death
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The Ibsen Fad at Bar narbor.

BAR HARBoR, August 49, The Despatch
sailed this afternoon for New York direct,
with Secretary Tracy and party on board.
Mrs. w. B. Howard gave dinner at the
Mossby House tonight. followed by musi-
Gale and magnificent game supper Fifty
guests were present. Miss Shaw, Miss Clark,
Mr.. Walter Domrosch, Mrs. Charles Whelen,
Miss Carly and Mr.. Van Raalti contributed
to the entertainment, which was excellent.
ID. b. Turpin and Miss Elliott will give
a song recital tomorrow evening at the Rod
lex. Mrs; Erying Winslow will read from
Ibsen at the Louisburg tomorrow night.
Mrs. +. A. Scott gave an elegant dinner TO-
night "
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Found,

I HAVE found the Greatest Cure on Earth, for
Il Rheumatism and Neuralgia in their worst
chronic forms. suffered twelve years and tried
every known remedy. Sufferers write TO me ana
enclose stamp. MISS E. s. ORR, East Harpswel,
Mane' aug7d&w4W
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Clarence Ellis, aged 22, Of East Someryllle,
aronioyad as head brakeman on the Boston
lee train between Boston and Dover, N. H.,
was Instantly killed yesterday morning. He
was nnllIrr pin on one of the ears when
he Slipped and fell under the train, the wheels
81 = humber Of cars passing over him. He
leaves wife and family,
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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 ADvERTIsING-On iIch space OF
the length of column, or twel lines 2lonpareU
constitutes square
SI.5O per square, daily, first week; 70 cents per
week after; three insertions or less, 81 90; con
tinuing every other day after first week. 80 cents
Half square, three e insertions H or less 20 cents
SpEcIAL NOTICES. one-third additional.
Under head of "AMUsEMENTs" and "AUCTION
SALFs,n $500 per square per week; three inser-
tions or less, $1.5O.
THE MAINE STATE PRESS.
prhI,sbed every THURSDAY MORNING, at $3.50
YEAR. IN Maid in advance, $500 year.
Advertisements inserted In the MAINE STATE
PREss,, (which has large circulation in every
part Of the State) for s100 per square for first in
sertion, and SO cents per square for each subse-
quent insertion.
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The Pension List.

WASHINGTON, August 1S.--Pensions have
been granted to the following Maine peo-
Pile:
ORIGINAL.
James Hunt, Brownfeld.
VIM. Lubec, Brunswick.
John W. Flint, East Baldwin.
Enoch II. Blaisdell, Franklin.
Florin q. Herrck Bridgton.
John Butler, National Military Home.
L. G. Dillingham;, Biddeford.
Sullivan Russell, Washburn.
Eliza, widow Of Oliver Lord, Harrington.
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Mean daily ther...6s. 9 Max; vel. wind. :. 8 NV
Maximum. .ther.. .....730 Total precip...... .I5
Minimum ther. ...63.ol
indicates partly cloudy.