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The Portland daily press., 1890-07-14
BATH DID HERSELF PROUD
TO Welcome the White war shjps
and their Gallant Officers.

and their Gallant Officers.
BATH, July 12-At 445 this afternoon, the
Prov of the cruiser Baltimore appeared in
the ''Reach'' of the Kennebec river, and at
once the roar of cannon and the ringing of
bells proclaimed that the flagship of the
North Atlantic squadron was entering the
harbOr of Bath. All around her were vessels
of every kind, tugs. yachts, steamboats,,
sailing craft, and even the two large ferry
boats, all loaded with people and CAV with
bunting, doing honor to the first naval fleet
ever In these waters. Behind the Baltimore
came tne fetIel and Dolphin, and as the
three moved slowly up the river whistles on
shore and on the bedecked vessels in the
harbor Joined in the salute. At 8 80 the fleet
came to anchor off the custom house. and a
committee of the city government and
prominent citizens boarded the flagship and
rendered the hospitalities of Bath.
During the evening a reception and lawn
party was given by Gen. T. w. HYDE i'm
honor of Admiral Gherardi and his officers.
The Hyde grounds, which include so acres
OF lawn, grove and grass, were brilliantly
illuminated by electric and colored lights,
which hung in the trees about the lake and
along the pr0menades In the orchard
broad dancing pavilion had been erected and
from stand near by the full Togus military
band discoursed their choicest music. The
guests began to arrive at o. clock, being re-
cefVed by Mrs. Hyde and daughter, Miss
Ethel. and when the dancing began there
were some 800 guests within the grounds.
The dining room had been given up to Port
land caterers, and delicate refreshments
were served throughout the evening. All
the ladies appeared in full evening dress,
and the assembly was one Of the most bril-
liant ever held in Bath.
The Sagadahoc Club is also preparing TO
give reception to the officers, and elaborate
preparations are now going on. This visit
of the squadron is to be credited to Gen.
Hyde, who extended the invitation to Adj
miral Gherardi while calling on him on the
Fourth in Portland, and was enabled
through Congressman Boutelle, to assure his
acceptance. The Kearsarge is expected to
arrive here tomorrow morning, having been
unable to leave Portland with the rest of the
fleet. The feet will remain here until
Wednesday, the vessels being open to the
public from 1 to o'clock every afternoon.
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NEWS FROM MAINE TOWNS AND CITIES
The Unfortunate Voyage of the New
Steamer City of WatervIlIe.
How the White Fleet Was Welcomed
to the shipYard City.
Censes FIgures-oId Orchard Meet
Ings-Trottine at Lewiston.
Especial to the Press j


WATERvILLE, July 12-The steamer City
OF Waterville arrived this afternoon within
about half mile of her coveted port and ran
aground on bed of rocks near the Winslow
shore. When she will reach her wharf at
Wateryille is at present matter of conjec-
ture. Yesterday the steamer in leaving
Augusta met with similar mIshap and
grounded near the old railroad bridge in that
city. She lay there many hours before being
floated and enabled to proceed on her trip.
She steamed through TO Bath from Rockland
Friday, and was visited by inspection officers
of the latter place. The run from Bath was
made in four hours. Aboard were so citizens
of Waterville, Winslow and Fairfield, in
cludiug Hon. William T. Haines, Hon. p. S.
Head and Warren Philbrook. the latter gem
tleman at the wheel and Capt. Warren in
command She will commence regular trims
AS soon as the papers are received.
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GENERAL NEWS.

Frank Martin, Jr., young farmer of
Westboro, Mass, was shot and probably Ia
tally wounded Saturday. He accuses John
Cruise, a farm hand, Of the crime. Cruise
was arrested.
George A. Schneider. of New York, re-
turned home Saturday night, and began 70
abuse his wife, who was on the roof. Geo.
L. Swartz interfered, and In the struggle
which followed both men rolled over the
edge of the roof, four stories, TO the stone
pavement Both are expected to die.
Judge Hadley in the Lowell, Mass, police
court Ras declared the famous Dracut liquor
license null and void, not conforming to the
statutes in several particulars. The license
was introduced as the defence In a nuisance
case brought against Lennon, the holder.
The case was appealed.
Mrs. Paran Stevens's missing diamonds.
which she thought had been stolen, were
found under one of the pillows of Mrs.
Stevens bed. Mrs. Stevens accused her
French maid of the theft
A Bath young man amused a crowd and
employed the big double end ferrybo
Union for sometime the other day chasing
his hat which was snatched from his head
by the wind. In due time the hat was re-
covered and the boa twent across the river.
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Sanford and the Berwicks will all make
gain. Sanford will probably double its
population.
The country towns where there are no vii
lages OF any size and where the population
is mainly agricultural, are falling off from
10 to 10 per cent An estimate has been
made here. that the census for Maine for
1890 will show an increase in the population
speaking of the gain and loss of population
in towns and cities in the western Maine
district says: Most of the cities are max
ing gains in my district, and towns where
manufacturing Industries have sprung up
are making handsome gains"
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weatnev observatlors

The following are the United States Signal
Service observations for yesterday, july
18th, taken at 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, 660, SW, partly cloudy; New
York. 64o, Sc, partly cloudy; Philadelphia
clondless Albany. G6o, SE, cioudiess Buffa
10, 74o, SW, clOudless; Cleveland, 7So, SW
cloudless; Detroit, 780. S, partly cloudy
Chicago, 79o. Sc, cloudless; st. Paul, 74o
E. rain; Duluth, 780, S, cloudy; st. Vincent
TAO, w, cloudless; Bismarck, 78o, N
cloudless; Jacksonville S4o, S, loudless.
The Portland daily press., 1890-07-14

This afternoon at the Opera House the
Garden company viii play Little Lord
Fauntleroy. This is beautiful drama and
its first production on the island. The part
Of the Little Lord will be taken by little
Louisa PendletOn. She is only seven years
old, being the youngas st child ever assuming
that character. Di *. the bOotblack VIII DC
played by her sister,w is twelve years OLD
Both are very bright children. Prof. Adrian
has finished the new scenery which VIII 90
great addition TO the piece,
The Portland daily press., 1890-07-14

The following games were played In the
Players League Saturday:
AT BOSTON.
Bostons. % 4 2-16
Pittsburgs. 1 o o o o o o Ia
Base hlts-BOstons, 20; Pittsburgs, L. Errors
-Bostons 8; Plttsburgs, Q. Batteries-Daly
and SWEET, Maui and Quinn.
AT NEW YORK.
New Yorks..... 20 o 2 o o o o O. 5
Chicagos. o o o O. 3
Base hits--New Yorks, o; Chleagos, 10. Errors
New YOrks. 2; Chicagos, ]. Batteries-Ewing
and Ewing, King and Farrell
AT PHILADELPHIA.
Phlladelphlas.... l o 8 o 0-e
Cleyelands .........0 o D o o o o.
: Base hits-Philadelphias, Z; Cleyelands, 8. En-
rors-P -Philadephias, 3; CleveandS. 8. Batteries
Sanders and Milligan, Bakely and Sutcllne.
AT BRooKLYN.
Brooklyns ..........6 8 o 8 2 o 0-29
Buffalo. o O o 1 4-16
Base hits-Prooklyns, IS; Buffalos, 1s. Errors
-BrOOklyns, z; Buffal0s, 6. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
and Daily, Lewis and HalligaD.
PLAYERS LEAGUE STANDING.
The following is the standing Of the clubs
In the Players League:
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CHARGES OF BRIBERY
In a Pennsylvania District Promptly
Denied by the Nominee.

PITTsBURG, July 13.-There is great ex-
element over the alleged bribery in the 25th
congressional district. John r. Tate, one of
the delegates to the Republican convention,
has made an affidavit that his vote was pur-
chased in the interests of Mcdonnell, the
successful nominee. for S645. Another del
egate, Fred Dourer, made affidavit that he re-
ceived $3.50 to keep quiet" Major Nc
Dowell denies the affair in tato. He says
his nomination was fairly won, and he will
ments or what charges are proven The
fact that the district is the home Of Senator
Quay, and Townsend, who was defeated for
denomination, was supported by QUAY, adds
additional interest to the situation.
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Maine Crops.

LEWISTON, Jnly 12.-The Lewiston Jour
nal has made canvass Of Maine as to crop
prospects, and the following summary is
shown; Hay will be above an average crop,
though one week later The area of corn
planted is about 67 per cent Of the average
Potatoes rate higher than corn, say so per
cent. Oats and barley are about the average,
but indications point to the deterioration Of
these crops by rusting, The apple crop on
the whole, taking into account the failure Of
the Baldwin crop, will be below the average.
The Boy and the Pistol Again.
BRIDGEWATER, July 12.-George II. Jewell
Of Bridgewater, aged 10 years, while playing
with pistol, shot his cousin, John II. Hodg-
son, aged u, the ball entering his eye. The
eye has been removed, but the ball could not
De found. The boy was dangerously
wounded.
$4,000 Damage.
THoRNDIKE, July 12.-The total damages
from the gale in th town are estimated at
The Portland daily press., 1890-07-14
sAsE BALL.

Thomas &. sheas, 8; RockIands, 2.
Especial TO the Press.1
RocKLAND, July H. The Thomas z.
Shea nine defeated the Rocklands today in
a well played game, by the following score:
EOcsiands ROCK n Snea,..1 sc....i 90 55--s
Base hlts-Sheas, o; Rocklands, z. Two base
hlt-Cotuen. Struck 0ut-by Bean, 8; by Gray,
13. Umpire-Joseph Green, of Shea Company
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VI 1880
Time-2.54A, 2.5b1A. 2.5O.

Longs Bay Boy, and Fred Lambs Bobby.
1t was won by Bobby in 2 %.
The AndrOscoggin Horse Breeders and
Driving. Association, which was prevented
from holding its June meeting, has decided
August 1st and I'd. 1t offers $500 in purses,
divided, as follows: First day, Thursday,
July 81, three-minute class, purse of 5000 !:
2.29 class, purse of $3.50. Second day, Fri
day, August /, 2.45 class, purse OF 5000; 2. 80
class, purse Of $780, Third. day, Saturday,
August 2, 2.3S class, purse of $3.50; free.for-
all. purse of $500. The races will be under
national rules. Entries, which should be
made to j. ii. Twombly, the secretary, at
Auburn, Me-, close july 23d.
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The National League.


The following games were played In the
National League Saturday:
AT BOSTON.
Chicagos ........ 10 o o 2 o o o l. 3
Bostons. o 1 o o o o o. 2
Base hlts-Chicagos, 8; .Bostons, 8. Errors
Chicagos, 8; BOStOnS, z. Batteries-ClarksOn and
Bennett, Hutchinson and Kittridge.
AT NEW YORK.
New Yorks.........2 o o 8 o 2-1s
Pittsburgs. ........,O o D o o
Base hits-New Yorks, II; Pittsburgs. 3. En-
rOrs-New YOrks. 1 PittSburgs, y. batteEies-
Weleh and Buckley, Bowman and Decker
AT BROOKLYN.
grookly1s; 'HI,; ;........~99 9 @ ! 9 Q ii
Base hits-BrookIyns, 8; Cneinnatis, 3: Err
rOrs-Brooklyns Cincinnatsi - batteries-
Carruthers and Daly, Rhines and harrington.
AT PHILADELPHIA
fieveIsnds rh,eIv, d,,'''sO o o.
pasa PhliadeIphias, IL; Cleyelands, o.
Philadelphias, Al Cleyeands, p Batteries
EIIolsg ISdsson ana Clements Wadsworth and Zimmsr
NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING.
The following Is the standing Of the clubs
in the National League:
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BECAME FAMOUS IN MANY WAYS.
John 9. Fremont, Explorer, Soldier
and Political Leader.
His Unexpected Death After an m
ness of Five Days.
The History of His Long life of Ad.
venture and Usefulness.

NEW YORK, July 13.-Gen. j. @. Fremont,
died at four this afternoon. His death was
sudden and unexpected. 1t resulted from
an attack of peritonitls. The generals
son, who lives at Sing Sing, was notified Of
his fathers illness, but was unable to reach
New York before death occurred. Mrs.
Fremont is at Los Angeles, California, with
her daughter Her son Frank is at Fort
smell, MINI. Ger. Fremont died at the resi-
dence of his adopted daughter, the wife Of
Col. Porter His illness dated from Tues
day, when ne took trip to Seabright and
felt the effects of the excessive heat. Friday
chill ensued and inflammation of the bow
els rapidly developed.
The Portland daily press., 1890-07-14

LEWISTON. July 12.-The Haverhills suf-
fered defeat at the hands Of the Lewistons
again today, this time by a score Of &c TO g.
The game was close and exciting at times
aud was no ones until the ninth inning.
Lewistons. 1 o o o $40
Haverhills. o o o 0 1 o. 8
Base hits-Lewistons, o; Hayerhills, g. Errors
-Lewistons, o; Hayerhills, a. Batteries-Kelly,
H0lligan and Carr, Ryan and Casey.
The Portland daily press., 1890-07-14
ANerYhot Sunday.

Special bulletin-The signal service re-
ports show that Sunday was unusually hot,
except in New England, the Lake Region
and from Maryland northward to New York.
OF 143 stations no less than 10S report a
maximum temperature of SOo or more; 46 a
maximum of 800 or over; 10 temperature of
1902 or hiGher
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For Robbine the q, & m.

MAIDEN, Mass, July 12.-James Fl. Berry
of Wakefield, charged with larceny of goods
from freight cars along the line Of the Bos-
ton e Maine railroad, was arralgned in court
today upon sever counts and held for trial
was committed to Jail. Frank Al. Miller.
Berry's accOmplice, has been arrested in
New York and will be brought here for trial.
The Portland daily press., 1890-07-14
Winners In Belfast Turf.

BELFAST, july 12.-At the Waldo Horse
Breeders Association races today' in the
free-for-all, Elmbrook won IN IA In the
2.37 class, the bay mare Emma, Owned hy
g. Haley of Monroe, won in 2.415. Tbe ~ ynn a.
ming race was won by Duke, owned by Geo cel,-
o. Bailey of Belfast, in 2.05a. e0
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look Paris Crnnn

AVER, Mass, July 13-Thomas Hill. an
employe of the paper mill at East Peppereli.
committed suicide last night by taking paris
green. The cause is supposed to have been
despondeney' owing to i'll health. He was
80 years old ana lett wife and four chill
drpn
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THE MAINE STATE PRESS.
THE w EATHEE,
Warmer and Fair.

Following is the forecast of the weather
fol- Maine:
Fair weather, southwestery winds. warm
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THE GAINS AREIN THE CITIES.
Some Things Which the Census
Figures Tell About Maine

PARIS, July 12.-The following further re.
turns Of the United States census are fur.
nished by Supervisor Wright of the Western
Maine District:
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ON THE FAIR GROUNDS.
Some Lively TrottIng Before a Big
Crowd at Lewiston.

LEWISTON, July 12.-The races at the fair
grounds this afternoon furnished good sport
and drew large crowd. There were three
races on the card, and all were hotly con-
tested. The summaries:
The Portland daily press., 1890-07-14

A man down east lost his house under pc
culiar circumstances the other day. His
barn caught fire while every body was away
and communicating to the house burned the
whole stand of buildings fiat. There was no
wind blowing at the time ana the neighDors,
although they saw the smoke, rs 1t rose
Straight up in a single column, thought It
came from a charcoal pit and paid no partlc-
uIar attention 10 IL That was an instance
when Hcountry curiosity" failed to get in Its
work,
The Portland daily press., 1890-07-14

If the ice In Maine gives out the people OF
Piscataquis county can fall back on snow, as
there Is some left in that section. A party
Of dam repairers from Sebec came to Bangor
Thursday and made people freeze in imagin-
alton as they described snow ball fight
they had had on the 20th OF June, the snow
The Portland daily press., 1890-07-14
Michael Hart.
STATE TOPICS oFINTEREsT

The Maine Central people estimate their
loss on the Fourth from the weather at fully
$4,000 A rain storm costs money in Maine
whether on the Fourth or not
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Six KllIed.sn

SAN FRANcIsco, July 13.-It is reported
here tonight that late this afternoon, at Ba-
den, 12 miles from here. a wagon containing
were killed outright, and the nfhers ininred
The Portland daily press., 1890-07-14

Mr.. Horatio Littlefeld Of West Kenne-
bunk discovered a curious object on his iarm arm
decided I G To dIg one old tree, known to have
been there for over century, up by the
poots lie aid so and was surprised to find
V an iron kettle firmly imbedded in the roots.
The large roots looked as though they had
Srasped Il and year by year pressed 1t deeper
and still deeper into the ground until II got
Ia the depth Of five feet. The question now
is; who put the kettle where 1t was found.
The Portland daily press., 1890-07-14
Local Weather Roport.

Mean daily ther.....64.5 Max vel. wind.... 26
Maximum hner-'".59.7 Total precip.,... %
P c indicates partly cloudy.
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lSpecial to the Press I


WATERvILLE. July 13.-Maine farmers
need not be discouraged at the prospect of
their sweet corn crop. Walter G. Davis of
the Portland Packing Company, says that
the outlook is now favorable for a good
crop If the warm weather continues SC as to
bring it along rapidly. There is every indi-
cation that this will be the case. Corn is up
in good shape all over the state, although of
course somewhat late. There are but few
fields which did not get planted. He has
known corn planted the Doth of June to rip
en- in season for canning.
Old Orchard Meetings.
OLD ORCHARD, July 13.-The five days'
campmeeting of the New England Royal
Templars ended tonight. Today's services
were we'll attended. Sermons were preach
ed by Rev. r. Pearse Of Pennsylvania and
Rev. r. d. Munger Of Waterloo, N. Y,
Supreme Councillor of the Order. Tonight
brief temperance addresses were given by
prominent members of the order. The meet
ings throughout the session have been very
interesting, but the attendance was smaller
than was expected. The Christian Alliance
Convention. led by Rey.A. B. Simpson of New
York will begin Saturday. The Free Baptist
Assembly at Ocean Park opens tomorrow,
Star Cazer Sold.
LEWISTON, July 12.-S. Ii. Haskell of Au-
burn disposed of Star Gazer, Saturday to L.
b. Lewis of Lynn, Mass. He got $3.50 and
horse that can trot in 240 or better. Star
Gazer was shipped to his new owner, Satur-
day. 1t is the opinion of the local horsemen
that Mr.. Haskell made good trade. Star
Gazer has improved noticeably during his
stay with Mr.. Haskell.
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Gold averaging $40 to ton Of ore is re-
mines. This rivals the nds at Pixies Peak.
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Quent insertion.
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$4,000 Mr.. Elliott, the injured man, is in
bad shape.
Good Prospect for the Maine Sweet
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$4,000 Damage.

THoRNDIKE, July 12.-The total damages
from the gale in th town are estimated at
The Portland daily press., 1890-07-14
TESTIMONIAL TO SPEAKER REED
The AmerIcus Club Calls Him the
"clant of the Forum"
How Our Battle Ships Compare With
EngIand's Floating Forts.
Senatorial Traditions and the Feder-
al Elections Bill.
Especial to the Press.1

& EWAsHINGToN. July 13.-It was before the
Americus Club at Pittsburg on Gen. Grants
birthday, that Speaker Reed gave the pre-,
liminary word for the agitation and passage
of the federal election bill The speeeb.
which was notable one in many respects.
was loudly cheered by the audience, and
widely commented upon by the press. IL
was the beginning Of the long work of per-
fectilg measure and securing its passage
through the House of Representatives.
That arduous task has been ACCOMPLISHED at
last, largely through the determination and
craftsmanship of the Speaker. The Ameri-
Gus Club. mindful of all the circumstances
has hasteHed to mark the event by making
Speaker Reed an honorary member of their
organization, which claims the first place in
the agitation for the equal rights of all the
citizens Of the Republic. The club send in
company with their notification to Mr.. Reed
of his election, this resolution:
Whereas-The Americas Republican Cub was
the hrst organization In the country to memorI
allZe the American Congress to enact such le0ie
lation as would put In force the fouTtee5tb
amendment TO the Constitution and make eitIzen
snip instead OF partSanShip the test of the rioht
10 exercise the elective franchise; we, therefore
congratulate all lovers of civil liberty In the faet
that the popular branch Of said Congress mas
passed the federal election BILL with the certanfv
that It will become the law Of the land; and we
aeem II nltlng to oner hereby our sincere thanks
B; Reed, and the faithful members of the House
whose patriotic struggle against the enemies az
progress and in the Interest of higher cIyiliza-
tion has again triumphed.
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The Naval Department have made the
plans for the armament of two Of the Bou-
tele battle ships, authorized by the naval
bill passed by this Congress. 1t will be re-
membered that that bill provided for the
construction Of three armored battle ships
Of the first class, to be more DO Herful than
any fighting ships ever owned by this gov
ernment and the equals Of the great fighting
ships of the world. Although these three
battle ships will not haYe so much tonnage
as the great battle ships OF England thew
will have as heavy or even heavier armor
and armament. For the battle ships of
England, having to be fitted for long cruises
TO defend colonies in distant parts of the
earth, must have heavy tonnage to carry
the coal necessary for these long voyages.
But American battle ships, not finding it
NECESSARY 70 20 IaTther than the lsthmus Of
Panama, at most, in order TO defend the in
terestssand dignity Of this country, can carry
arm0r and armament relatively
much heavier than English vessels.
A comparison Of the armament planned
for two OF the three Boutelle cruisers with
the armament Of some Of the largest of Eng
lands fighting ships, will show how advan-
tsgeously our ge0graphicafpositi0n has been
made to serve the purpose Of economy and
efficiency in our naval construction. E.
Ianu greatest Dattie snip ls the Royal EOv-
ereigD, huge floating iron fort of the tre-
mendous size Of 1900 tons displacement.
Battle ship No. 2, of our navy, Is OF 5000
tons displacement-a small displacement
compared with that of the Royal Sovereign.
but yet very large displacement in any
comparison of the formidable ships Of the
world. But when we come to armament we
find that the difference between the monster
Of Il, 900 tons and the smaller ship of 5000
tons is to be very small indeed. The follow
ing table will show this difference:
- Battle Ship
The Portland daily press., 1890-07-14

The second caucus Of the Republican Sen
ators on the federal election bill did not take