The Portland daily press., 1890-08-06
They Own the Cup.

RocKLAND, Augusta 5.-In the tennis
tournament, the doubles opened today with
the postponed contest between Heyler and
Watts of Thomaston, and Black and Norton
of this city, the latter couple winning 6,3,
Ga, 6I2. This was followed by exhibitions
by the Nelson brothers. Finals were played
between Spear and Simonton and Black and
Norton and were particularly interesting.
The folmer won as follows, Us, rs, GA, the
contest was existing and much scientific
playing was displayed. The winners now
own the elegant silver cup presented by the
Rockland News Company.
Run over by Train.
Especial to the Press.J
BETHEL, August 5.-Mr. r. +. Cross of
Bethel, who runs meat cart to German, N.
H., was run over at Lead Mine crossing in
Shelburne, N. H., by the Grand Trunk west
bound train at $50 Op. m today. Mr. Cross
had one leg cut off. Both horses were killed
and the wagon demolished.
Baltimore Struck the Dolphin.
BAR HARBoR, August 5.-Just as the flag
ship Baltimore was getting underway, she
ran into the despatch boat Dolphin, badly
injuring her plates and denting her side.
Secretary Tracy ordered her to proceed i'm
mediately to the Brooklyn Navy Yard to be
repaired. The accident was caused by the
carelessness on the part of the Baltimore.
The Secretary witnessed the trouble, and an
official investigation will be made very short
ly. The comment among the naval officers
here is very unfavorable, as the accident ap-
peared to be caused by gross carelessness.
Maine Central Depot Burned.
LEWISTON, August 5.-The lower Maine
Central freight depot burned last night. The
freight was considerably damaged but the
building is not a great loss. The property
was fully covered by insurance. The origin
is unknown.
The Sale of the Knox and Lincoln.
BATH, August 8. Hon. w. l.. Putnam, of
Portland, who is now here says it will take
ten days to complete the sale of the Knox &
Lincolt. At meetings held yesterday it was
learned that the syndicate was corporation
legally formed to do business in this state.
Some of the directors are Payson Tucker,
Levi G. Wade, Asa f. Potter. president of
tie Maverick National Bank, j. S. Kicker of
Deering. Henry B. Cleaves and w. L. Put
nam of Portland.
Outbreak at Thomaston.
BATH, August 5.-What might have prov
ed serious matter, is reported as occurring
in the state prison at Thomaston last week.
The funeral services of convict were taking
place in the chapel, when convict named
Quimby sprang to his feet shouting "Down
with the bullies" He was followed by sew
o+h hnf tbo l.;
ants were too quick for the men and soon
had the ringleaders in limbo.
Wants the Biddeford Horse Railroad.
BIDDEFoRD, August 5-R. S. Brown, of New
York. representing New York syndicate,
is here today trying to negotiate to obtain a
controlling interest in the horse railroad he
also desires to equip the road with the cleo
trie system.
Bangor Man Overheard.
BOSTON, August Capt Barret, of the
schooner Josie Hook, at this port from Ban
gor, reports at last night, Henry Davis, be-
| longing in Bangor, accidently fell overheard
| and was drowned The schooner hove to
| and every effort was made to save him.
Insanity, Razor and Death.
BANGOR, August 5.-Ichabod Cary, aged
| 65, of Lagrange, committed suicide this
morning, cutting his throat with razor
Temporary insanity was the cause.
Water Privilege Bought.
MAcHIAs, August ga syndicate of
Bangor capitalists have bought the Dublin
water power and mill privilege for $6O00 A
| pulp and paper mill is the talk.
Liquor Seizure at Old Orchard.
| OLD ORCHARD, August 5.-City Marshal
Tarbox, of Biddeford, searched the Old
Orchard House today and made seizure Of
liquors. The case will be tried in the Bidde-
| ford court.
| To Be En- ntertained In Maiden.
| MAIDEN, Mass, August 5.-The board of
aldermen this evening appropriated $500 TO-
wards the entertainment of Edwin Libby
| Post, No. 16, G. A. R., of Rockland.
Secretary Tracy Entertained.
| BAR HARBoR, August 5.-Secretary Tracy
went driving this morning. lie lunched yes
terday with Gen. Kasson at the Malvern and
today lunched ON board the Petrol with
Capt. Brownson and party of friends.
| Fire at Augusta.
AUGUSTA, August 5-The house, ell and
stable occupied by John Gould and owned
by j. Ii. Nichols, burned this afternoon
with the contents. The cause is unknown.
The buildings were insured. The next
house narrowly escaped. 1t was saved by
| ba fronnandous avartiopo oF fo.,.