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Then These Predictions Will Be More
Than Fulfilled.
Signs Of Gratifying Success After a
Quiet Campaign.
In Augusta They Place Reeds Plu.
rality at l,5OO to 1000.
Burleigh's Reelection With About
$4,000 More Votes Than Thompson.

AUGUSTA, September THE campaign
which closed Saturday night, was one of the
most quiet in the history OF the state. Very
little active work has been done by either
party. The indications are that tomorrow's
vote will be light. with Republican plurall-
ty of between 10000 and 1900. The most
bitter fight has been made In Speaker Reed g
district, but the outlook is that he will be re-
elected by between 1900 and 1000 plurality.
1t is thought Messrs. Boutelle, Dingley and
Milliken will get pluralities ranging from
1000 to 1000. The next legislature will be
strongly Republican. Among the possibili-
ties is that the Democrats may secure some
representation in the Senate, which last sea-
son was unanimously Republican. though
this is doubtful.
There appears to be considerable Demo
cratic disaffection at the stand taken by that
party for high license. 1t is impossible to
tell what effect this will have tomorrow on
the party vote. 1t is not thought that the
third party will show any gains. or that the
labor vote will be very large. The largest
plurality ever received by a Republican can
didate for governor in Maine in an off year
was in 1886 when Joseph X. Bodwell was
elected by plurality of 1861. This was
after one of the most exciting and vigorous
campaigns ever fought in this state. In
view of the general apathy of the present
contest. it wo1ld be surprising If Governor
Burleigh should beat this record, though
many believe that he will at least square It,.
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CATTLE IN THE AIR.
Barns and Their Occupants Scattered
Over West VIRGINIA.

PARKERsBURG, W. Va, September.7.-
ports of a cyclone reached here late last
night from Roam and Jackson counties. The
storm passed near LEROY and Meadowville,
jackson county, going in northwesterly di-
rection. 1t struck the earth near the farm of
w. ii. Davis, near LEROY. and swept away
everything in its path, such as hay stacks,
fences and crops. Timber was fiattened out
and destroyed. A number of cattle were
picked up. carried several hundred yards and
crushed to death. On the Adams place, the
barns. cattle, hay and outbuildings were
crushed and carried away. At George
Boggs's farm, the sheep barns, with a large
flock of sheep, and the granary were carried
away. Not living thing was left in the
path of the storm. From the Boggs place
the cyclone dropped again and carried away
the dwelling of Farmer Kebauch, not leaving
stick of timber. Nine people were in the
house, all of whom were terribly injured,
four reported fatally.
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GATHERED IN BANGOR.
Prospect Of a Good Republican Vic.
tory for an Off Year.

BANGOR, September THE state election
to be held tomorrow has been preceded by
the most quiet canvass for many years, the
late session of Congress preventing the or
ganization of the usual speaking campaign,
with the exception of the first congressional
district, where :tCongressmen Mckinley,
Henderson, Greenhalge and Lodge have
each made several speeches, in addition to
several by Speaker Reed. In the second dis
trict, Mr.. Mckinley spoke once at Lewiston,
and Congressman Dingley made a few
speeches. In the third district, a mass meet
ing at Waterville was addressed by Secretary
Blaine, Governor Burleigh and Congressman
Mason of Illinois, and few meetings have
been addressed by local speakers. In the
fourth district, Representative Lodge spoke
but four speeches in his entire district,which
covers nearly half the area Of the state.
The Democrats have been equally quiet.
The only speaking was done by their candi-
dates Tor governor, and other local speakers.
There are four tickets in the field Republi-
can, Democratic, Labor and Prohibition.
The attitude of the Democrats on the license
on the result. The license Democrats ex-
pect gains in the cities, while the opponents
of license predict Democratic losses In the
rural districts. The quietude of the cam
paign is likely to result In light vote, but
there is no doubt Of the election of the Re-
publican candidate for governor by an aver
age plurality Of 10000 to $4,000, and all four
OF the Republican congressman by the usual
off year pluralities. The complexion of the
changed from the very large Republican ma
1OrltY OF the last session.
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THE HUMAN FORM DIVINE.
Money and Fame for a Well-Bullt
Son OF Maine.

BOSTON, Sept. 6.-Some three years ago
DR.. S. A. Sargent, director of the Hemenway
gymnasium at Harvard College, offered
$1,000 in two prizes to persons, male and
female. whose physical proportions should
most nearly approach perfect symmetry, as
indicated by his anthropometric chart.
The time allowed for the competition was
three years, and there have been about 3 900
competitors The prizes have been awarded
as follows:
Prize for most perfect male development,
Henry Chester jackson, of Wiscassett, Me-,
senior in Bowdoin College, and prominent
as an oarsman since entering college.
Prize for most perfect female development,
Margaret Blanche Best, of Meadville, Penn,
member Of the summer school of physical
training at Hemenway gymnasium, and in
structor in physical training at Allegheny
College.
Mr.. Jackson's closest competitor was VIM.
Fay Garcelon, graduate of Bates College,
and director of the Forsyth school gym
nasium, Philadelphia.
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NELSON'S GREAT MILE.
The Worlds Record for a Half Mile
Track Broken.

BANGOR, September 6.-The fair week
closed this afternoon In the most brilliant
manner, the worlds trotting record for
half-mi'e track being broken by the great
Maine stallion, Nelson, by one-quarter of
second. The day was perfect for the at
tempt, it being warm and rather cloudy, and
the track was in fine condition. 1t was re-
markable performance, and tonight "Hod"
Nelson, the breeder of the great horse, is the
happiest man in New England.
Two trials were necessary before the stall
lion broke the record. A little before
O'Clock Nelson was led from his stable, and,
after few turns about the track, his
breeder himself mounted the sulky and
started up the home stretch. He came down
at good pace, but it did not satisfy him, ap-
parently, for he turned about and tried it
again. This time he came down like a
streak and was away. His tr0tting was
machine like until on the first turn in the
last half,mile, when he either struck soft
spot in the track or was startled by the run
ming horse which came up very suddenly
upon him, for ne broke, but only for an in
slant. This break. however, was fatal He
crossed the wire in only 2.153-exactly the
worlds record. This performance was
mile ever made on the track.
An hour later Nelson was again led out,
and, after the usual warming up process, was
sent OH, tnlS time without runner. The
noble animal made the circuit of the track
twice without a skip in 2.154, the fastest
mile ever made on a half-mile track. Nelson
says he would have sold out if his horse had
not done the trick.
The other races on the card were all inter-
eSting. Summary:
FREE-FoR-ALL TRoTTNG-PURsE $1,000
q. M. Bean, Camden, ms, b. G. Romulus. 81 1
4; ID. Woodside, Brunswick, ms, b. G. Free
1TaGe ::';;..:.... ::.........'.......:..:.2 4
j.. II. Grant, Boston, Mass, ms, gr. m. Lulu
Elmbrook Syndicate, Belfast, ms, 70. S. Elm
prook.. ...:.......:...:. ..................4 3
Time-2.2414, 2.3o14, 2.27.
2.35 CLAss-PURsE $25o-UNFNIsHED.
E. 81. Neatly, Monroe, ms, G. m. Hippona 1
s. Witham, Waterville, ms, bk. s. Frank So Q
Z. e, Crocker, Auburn, ms, br. m. Lucky......3 3
K. b. ireland, Stetson, ms, ch m. Midget......4
Time-23314, 2.3114.
2.39 CLAss-PURsE 5000.
E. P. Dearborn, South Newburg, MS,
~. ". II. DVIny Ds.... 1900. .........4 d
Charles Milliken, Augusta MS, b. G.
G. Il: Nelson, Watervlle ms, BIS.
Artist. ...;..:..:..:..............3 2 3
VIM. =. Marshall, Belfast, ms, seal
OF. WllkeSm0nt.. nt....................2 3 3
o. \. Andrews, Bangor, ms, b. m.
Mischief. .......................5 s
Getchvll & Estes, North Troy. ms,
- DIX, s: Christie Patchen. n...........6 5
T. y. Tracy, Ellsworth, ms, ch. G.
e. B: Ireland Stetson, MS, ch. m.
MluB6t.... dis,
Time-2 353l q 3b1A . 361h D az
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MISCELLANEOUS.
FEMALE HELP.

GTENOGRAPHER AND TYPE
y WRITER young lady with fair speed
and good education, would like situation.
Understands bookkeeping. Address, II, this
office. AZ
VNANTED.-A situation as instructor in
w family with children, or as a companion to
an invalid. Good references given. Address
Miss Z. NJ. H0SMER, Camden, Me. 81
V7ANTED-A young lady to clerk in a
w stationery store, must understand the busi-
ess. Address with references, b Press once.
81
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We want not only Victory but big
victory. Every Republican vote should
be thrown.
The Speakers Platform Not Con-
celVed Hastily.

Hartford Evening PoSEl
For six months or so past the organs Of the
discounted and belllgerent Democracy have
been firing broadside after broadside at the
devoted head OF the physical and Intellectual
giant from Maine who presides over the ma
tional House Of Representatives. They have
wildly shrleked that his seemingly massive
head was in reality a verv little head, which
had been swollen by its owners accession to
power, and that, dazed by his elevation,
Speaker Red had stumbled upon the now
famous plan OF preventing factious parlia-
mentary obstruction which he has so sue
cessfully pursued.
Those VINO have the honor Of a personal
acquaintance with the big and brainy Speak
er can appreciate the absurdity Of any such
assertions regarding the Congressman from
Maine. Possibly some who do not not know
him may be misled by this manifestation Of
Democratic hysteria. One thing Is certain.
nobody who heard Mr.. Reeds address AZ
Henry y. Bowen's Fourth of July celebra-
tlOn at Woodtsock, Conn.,, a year ago will for
a moment doubt that Mr.. Reeds calm, de-
termined and business-like conduct OF the
House OF Representatives Is aught else than
tne outcome OF a careful and delibrate study
OF the evils OF unrestricten parliamentary
obstruction In Congress.
The theme on which Mr. Reed snoke IN
the sturdy old Connecticut farmers who
gathered at Woodstock on July 4, 1889, was
The Victory" In the course of his ad-
dress ne dwelt at length on the evils Of unre-
stricted obstruction OF Legislation what was
uppermost In his mind and delivered him
self of many bits Of epigammatic wisdom.
which merit preservation. One Of his BON
Hlots which furnishes the key to his subse-
Quelt course In the Speakers chair was
this:
Gentlemen, the minority in the halls Of
Congress undoubtedly has its rights, which
must be preserved, but, gentlemen, the right
to rule the majority is not one Of these
rights"
At times the present Speaker talks with a
pronounced drawl, and tha remark ahove
quoted was delivered in his eharacterIstIc
manner. Even the rough old farmers who
listened instantly recognized In Ii the eleveS
9nunciation OF great and unassaiIshIa
proposition, and for minute the ehearinS
was deafening.
~ There and then and thus Congressman
Thomas b. Reed formulated and put on recl
ord the Key to the course OF procedure noSv
made FAMOUS oy Speaker Thomas B. Reed,
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Israel Hicks.

Officer Israel Hicks died at his residence
in this city yesterday morning, of Brighfs
disease, aged Sc years and IL months. Mr..
Hicks was a shipwright Dy trade, and Joined
the force In July, 1874. He bad, therefore,
been an officer Of the police force for sixteen
years. He was a prompt, efficient officer.
He had always enjoyed good health until
about year past, when he failed. he went
to Poland Springs about two weeks ago, but
he received no appreclable benefit thereby.
Mr. Hicks leaves widow and daughter,
the wife of George l.. Fernald, the letter
carrier. He was a member Of Atlantic
Lodge Of Masons, Beacon Lodge and Port
land Encampment Of Odd Fellows, and the
Odd Fellows Relief. of Portland, and also
Of the knights Of Pythias.
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FOR TRAIN WREcKINC.
Striking Railroad Men Arrested for
the Crime on the Central.

ALBANY, September III. j. Reed. a
brakeman residing at East Albany was ar
rested today charged with wrecking the
Montreal express train near Castleton Thurs
day night. 1t is said he has confessed the
crime and given the names of four compan-
ions, all Of whom 1t is said. are strikers.
The greatest excitement prevails here and
the strikers make threats against Reed. To-
night man named Lone" Miller, Knight
and striker, was arrested at his home
charged with being one Of the wreckers. 1t
is thought Reed has turned states evidence.
Other arrests are promised before morning.
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A Costly Rlundar.

TRENTON. N. j., Sept. IAN agitation
throughout the state has been caused by the
discovery Of clerical error In the Dill passed
by the last legislature to submit certain
amendments to the constitution OF the state
to the people at the election held on the 30Lh
Of this month. In this bill "Clause q" Of
certain article In the constitution Ia alluded
to. whereas 1t should read "Clause H." 1t
Is stated the arrnr will InYalidata the act
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Tennis at RockIand.
A Swim dIer In Limbo.

CoNCoRD,N. H., September THE police
tonight arrested Frenchman charged with
swindling. He is about 40 years old and
gave the name of Won Lilier. His method
of raising funds was to represent that he
was poor and desired money to purchase
railroad transportation to New York.
lie obtained considerable money
as four post office orders for
amounts aggregating $25 were found on his
person when he was arrested. The police
out New England
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The following transfers Of: real estate in
the county have been recorded at the regis
try Of deeds:
=, ,POrtland-Ella j. Fling to Charles II. Loveiov
James James J. Callahan to Mary Callahan. Al
$500. w Emily Lowell.
Da% a%indsnIam-Amlel 5. swett to Joseph R. Dmne-
81. 4a"''lia , SWEET 70 Lyman Guptill.
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Weather Observations.

p indicates partly cloudy.
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schooner John Nye Leaking.

NINEYARD HAVEN, Mass, September T.
from Swan Island, Me-, for New York. with
a cargo OF paving stones, sprang aleak at
about 10 o'clock this morning, off Cross Rip,
and arrived here with about two feet Of wa,
ly gaining on the pumps. The vessel now
lies alongside the wharf, dlscharging having
stenes, while diver is at work endeayoring
to stOD the leak A'"Aih9 b
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A Crash on the Rail-.

DENVER, Col, September IA Canon
City, Colorado special says: IA terrible ac-
cident occurred on the Denver and Rio
Grande railroad this morning near Adobe.
A train was running in two sections and the
first became derai,ed four miles below Flor
ence. The second section dashed into it
with te irible force, completely smashing the
two coaches and injuring 35 to 40 men and
killing number outright. The bodies of
five have been recovered and twelve men are
still missing"
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San FancIsco Celebrates.

SAN Francisco, September This city
today Is celebrating the fortleth anniversary
The festivities are under the auspices Of the
Native Sons Of the Golden West, aided by
the California Pioneers and other kindred
organizations. The city Is elaborately dec
GRATED and the vessels In the harbor make
liberal display Of bunting. The celebration
will continue several days
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CASE BALL.


Especial TO the PreSS.J
RocKLAND, September 6.-Today's con-
test between the Bangors and Rocklands
was repetition of yesterdays game. The
Rocklands led until the seventh inning,
when fielding errors, and timely batting
pulled the Bangors out of the game. 1t was
the best and most exciting contest of the
season. The summary:
Bangors. 2 y o o o x Z
Rocklands. s..........2 o 0 o. 3
Base hits-Bangors, 6; Rocklands, 6. Two
base hits-Flavin, Wilbur, Howard. Home run
McGovern. Errors-Bangors, 2; Rocklands, 8.
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A Dnluth despatch saws.
STATE TOPICS OF INTEREST.

Don't trade votes on any condI-
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The following are the United States Signal
Service observations for yesterday. Septem-
Der 7tb, taken at 8 p. No., 10Th meridian time
the observations for each station being given
In this order: Temperature. direction of the
wind, state of the weather:
I, Boston, 62o. L, cloudless New York, 7O0,
NJ NJ cloudy; Philadelphia, 100, E, cloudless I;
7TsosS9lngtO6i 7so nid0675 75o p partly cloudy; Albany
Cleveland, 760, s, cloudless": " Detroit. troll 0 7SS Z
eloudy eno T Chicago, 6o0, NE. cloudy; St. Paul,
cso dess NR At on Eineent 52 W, cloudy; bismarck,
G3: a. Me- cloudy jacksonville, 7S', Sc cloud,
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fatally injured and her baby killed AL
were of Iexinpton

IaIaIIy IIJuItu ana ner baby Killed. All
were of Lexington.
The secretary of the treasury hes issued
notice that the interest maturing January i,
April and July 1, 1891, on the registered
and coupon bonds of the 4 per cent. loan OF
1907 will be prepaid without rebate.
A Boston express crashed into local train
on the Housatonic road at South NOrwalk,
Ct. Saturday. The accident was due to a
signal mans blunder and great disaster
was averted oaly by the prompt application
of the brakes on the express. One car was
wrecked and several persons injured.
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RAILROAD MATTERS.
BILL OF LADING.


Chairman George X. Blanchard, of the
Central Traffic Association, says that he has
information that the Chicago and Grand
Trunk will adopt the uniform bill Of lading,
provided the Canadian Pacific will do the
same. The Canadian Pacific advised Chair
man Blanchard by telegraph that it would
follow the lead of the Wabash, its connection
to Chicago. on the uniform bill of lading
question. When the Wabash was seen, II
said 1t was waiting for the Chicago and
Grand Trunk to act. Each road Is endeavor-
to avoid adopting the uniform bill, but is
trying to throw the responsibility for Its
action on the other fellow. The prospects
are that Chairman Blanchard will be unable
to bring another road to adopt the new bill.
GRAND TRUNK ENTERPRISE.
A Dnluth despatch says:
Sir Henry Tylor, President of the Chicago
and Grand Trunk railroad, and Sir Joseph
Hickson. General Manager, are here and will
leave for Winnipeg to consult with the officers
Of the Duluth and Winnipeg railroad They
desire to purchase that road or form a COM
blnati0n with 1t in such a way that the
Grand Trunk will have direct communication
with Winnipeg. III their plans are success
full, the Crank Trunk win prove formlda-
BILE competitor Of the Northern Pacific in
handling the grain business Of Manitoba.
Don't trade votes on any condI-
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The Show at Lewiston.

LEWISTON, September THE hustle of
the big fair has commenced. AT midnight
Friday the first train commenced to unload
and work has gone on without cessation.
The entries are very large, requiring more
stalls to accommodate the stock. The large
entry of trotting horses has excited the at
tention of horsemen. The track is in
splendid condition. Additions are being
made to the camp ground where quite a
party will enjoy life during the show. A
feature will be agricultural meetings on the
grounds each evening
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CONTINUED ON FOURTH PAGE.l
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the Railway Conductors.

New HAVEN, Conn, September THE
der Of Railway Conductors. In this city, to-
day accepted the resignation of President
Calvin S. Wheaton and elected +. ID. Nash
OF ST. Albans. VI. to fill the Vacancy.
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PERSONAL AND PECULIAR.

Examine your ticket carefully before
casting It.
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To Form a New Party

New YORK, September THE Central
for convention Of labor organizations with
the object Of forming a new political labor
party. The convention will be held Sunday
the 23rd,
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BDDEFoRD, Sept. 6.-Saco Republicans
this afternoon nominated John M. Deering
candidate for representative to the legisa-
ture.
Against the Lease.
WALDoBoRo, Sept. 6.-This town voted
to-day to apply for an Injunction against the
sale or lease Of the Knox & Lincoln road.
Lives Suddenly Ended.
FAIRFIELD, Sept. 6.-Robert Wyman, aged
%, was killed this afternoon, being caught
in the shafting under the mill of S. A. Nye,
and torn in pieces.
SANFORD, Sept. 6.-Christopher Moon died
suddenly at the Allen House tonight from
an overdose of ammonia, it is thought. He
was wool sorter for the Sanford Mills
Company, and about 40 years old.
Officers Searching for Miller.
BIDDEFoRD, Sept. 6.--Herbert Miller, aged
IS years, has been missing since Thursday,
when he hired team at Biddeford. Officers
are hunting for him.
Fire at Augusta.
AUGUSTA. Sept. Fire badly damaged
the house and buildings of +. A. Jenkins, of
Hallowell this afternoon. The greater part
of the household goods were saved in a dam
aged condition. The fire caught from a spark
from Milliken's sawmill The house was
valued at $1,000; insurance, $1,50O.
Tennis at RockIand.
Especial to the Press.l
RocKLAND, Sept 6.-The tennis tourna-
ment for the championship of the local club
at singles, opened yesterday afternoon, there
| being twelve entries. In the preliminaries
Nelson defeated A. McI.oon, 60, ga. This
morning play was continued, w. W. Spear
defeating Norton, 6.3, 6-3. This afternoons
games were postponed to Monday.
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Henry "A. huse.

CONCORD. N. H, September 7-Hon. Hen
~ II. Huse, state insurance commissioner,
died suddenly OF apOplexy tonight, aged 81.
He was an officer In the Sth New Hampshire
during the war. Later he served In the leg
islature, from Manchester, several terms,
and was speaker Of the house of representa-
tives in 1879. He was chairman OF the Re-
publican state committee several years. He
received the honorary degree Of A. NJ. from
Dartmouth College.
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CALIFORNIA. TEXAS And MEXICO

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The Fastest Half.

INDEPENDENCE, Ia. September Crow
Wilkes paced half mile over Williams track
today in the face of heavy winds, making
the unprecedented time of 1.014. This is the
fastest half mile ever trotted or paced by
any horse
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Walked Sly navs

DETROIT, September THE six davs. CO.
as-you-please race finished last night 05Iv
three men made the limit OF AIS miles Thev
were; Hart, 479 miles; Moore, ATS; Cox, 475.