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FAST MILES BY TWO OF THE FASTEST.
Harry wilkes Does His in 2. ia 3.4;
SunoI Finishes In ais.
Beginning of the AndroscoggIn AS
socIation's Races at Lewiston.
The Track Heavy and the Crowd
Light on the Opening pav.

CLEVELAND, o., July 31.-At today's
meeting of the Grand Circuit, Harry Wilkes
trotted mile to running mate without
skip in 214a. Sunol started at the half mile
pole and came home. He went the first
quarter in 81 seconds, but broke on the
stretch and came home at a slow pace. He
was afterwards senta full mile and made
the circuit without break in 2.15; the first
quarter in 32f seconds; half. LOS. three quar-
ters, 1.39. In the 2.25 class, purse $1,000, di-
vided. Walter K. won; best time, 2.1S1. by
Maud; Walters best, 2.2O. In the 2.17 class.
purse $4,000, divided, Alfred s. won; best
time OFT
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,

Published every day Sundays excepted) by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
At 81 EXCHANGE STREET, PORTLAND, ME.
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Half square, three insertions or less, rs cents.
one week, $l.O0; 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, $780,
THE MAINE STATE PRESS.
Published every THURSDAY MORNING, at $3.50
year If paid in advance, So. 90 year.
Advertisements inserted In the "MAINE STATE
PRESS" (Which has large circulation in every
sertion. and so cents per square for each subse-
quent insertion.
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BASE BALL.
Rocklands, "a; Marlons, IL.
rSnacial tn the Press1

RoCKLAND, July 31.-The Rocklands to-
day defeated the Marions of Brookline,
Mass, in the most exciting game of the sea-
son. The pleasure Of the game was greatly
marred by violent thunder shower, making
the grounds almost unfit for playing. Lyons,
who pitched for the visitors, was Datted very
hard, especially by Hall and Simonton, the
former making home run. Packard of the
Rocklands made magnificent catch of a
liner. Grey pitched splendid game. The
following is the score by innings:
Rocklands.. 2 o o 0 Ala
Marions. ns....,.......O 0 o A 2 2 o O-12
Base hits-Rocklands, IA; Marions, Z. Home
run-Hall. Errors-Rocklands, 8; Marions, s..
Umpires-Hooper Of the Marions; Spear of Rock
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RaIlroadInR Our waat

TRINIDAD, Cal, July 3O.-The Santa Fe
train from the South was stopped three
miles from here last night by red lantern
the cab. Engineer 0'Reilly, was shot Ia the
hand and wrist and fireman Hall was severe
ly wounded in the head. O'Rellly succeeded
in starting sthe train before the men could
get on. When the train arrived here officers
were sent after the roSbers
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Weather Observations.

The following are the United States Signal
Service observations for yesterday. July
S1st, 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, 7S0. s., cloudy; New York, $40,
?, cioTdess Wa philaSd.ealphia, S4O SW, cloud
S00, Sc, cloudy; Buffalo, TAO, e. partly
cloudy; Cleveland. 76o, NE, cloudy:
Detroit. 720, NE, cloudless; Chicago, 70o,
Me-. partly cloudy; st. Paul, 78o, Sc
partly. cloudy; Duluth, S6o W, cloudless
81; Vincent. 74'. S, ,cloudless; Bismarck,
Sc, cloudless.
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ONE THOUSAND KILLED.
The Size of the Death List Makes
this Report Suspicious.

BUENos AYREs, July 31.-During the in
surrection here the iron clad fleet which had
Joined the revolutionary movement, bonn
barded the city for two day. Serious dam
age was done to many buildings, especially
those in the vicinity of the Plaza Victoria.
One thousand persons were killed and five
thousand wounded. The shipping in port
sustained no damage.
NEW YORK, July 81. A despatch from
Buenos Ayres today, via Galveston, says
that telegraphic communication with Buenos
Ayres via Galveston is reopened.
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HaIf of the Population Sick.

BONNIE BAY, N. f., July 31.-A violent
outbreak of diphtheria at Red Bay, the fish
ing settlement on the Labrador coast, is re-
ported.
The population numbers 800 and half Of
them are down with the sickness in a more
or less violent form. Many deaths have oc-
Cured. The village Is in shocking state
in regard to sanitation. No doctor is along
the entire coast.
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The National League.

The following games were played in the
National League yesterday:
AT CHICAGO.
Chicagos. o o 30 1 O. 4
Bostons ons.,.........0 o o o O O.
Base hits-Chicagos, z; Bostons, 2. Errors-Chi-
cagos / Bostons, 8. Batteres-Stein and Kit
tredge, Nichols and Bennett.
AT CINCINNATI.
Clncinnatis. ! 9 OO 90 q 8
Philadelphias. .."...O . o O. 6
Base hits-Piladelphias, IA; Cincinnatis. IA
rrOrs-Philadelphias, /; Cincinnatis, A. Batter
les Viau and Keenan,, Smith and Clements.
AT INDIANAPOLIS
Clevelands. .........0 9 % o o. 6
New Yorks.........O 0 o o l. 5
Base hits-New Yorks, 12; Cleyelands. T. Err
rors-NeW Yorks, /; Clevelands, q. Batteries-
Beatn and thinner, Ruse and Buckley.
NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING.
The following is the standing of the clubs
in the National League:
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North Dakota Ra,uhlIcana.

GRAND FoRKs,N. d. July 3l-The Repub-
lican state convention nominated for
governor A. II. Burke Of Cass country.
The platform indorses the administration Of
President Harrison and the pending silver
legislation extends congratulations to
Sreaker Reed for his rulings to facilitate
business and endorses Secretary Blaine's
reCiDrOcity policy,
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STATE TOPICS OF INTEREST.

S. S. Vose Of Waterville, will not receive
impr isonment in Rebellion. L. w. Ware, Of
Bang or, claims the distinction in the State
Of Maine. He boarded with the Confeder-
acy for 600 days, distributing his time among
Charleston, Columbia, Charlotte, Raleigh,
Goldsboro and Greensboro prisons.
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Jaehne Hopes for a Pardon

NEW YORK. July 3i.-Ex. Alderman
Jaehne, OF the notorious Board Of 1884. was
interviewed at Sing Sing yesterday. He said
mat ne mad just been apprised OF the efforts
2I 2 MS friends to secure a pardon for him.
ne added that he hoped they would be sue
eessful. He thought he had been sufficient
ly punished and had suffered for others as
we'll as for his own crime.
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Local Weather Report.
PoRTTANn Ma Jnlv o, 1000
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DOG LOsT-Small ST. Bernard with white
~ fore legs. Finder will please inform the
owner whose address is on the collar, or liberate
the dog and he will return TO the owner. 261
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A Lewiston men has been studying the
workings OF the crow law. He concludes
that the crows have been thinned out 10 a
considerable extent, and that In that respect
the law is a success. However, at the same
the numbers of certain kind of bue name
not stated, that lives on crops which crows
eat that has increased and multiplied won
derfully since the law went into effect In
that respect he considers the law failure.
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Lake Tars s14I strike.

CHICAGO, July 31.-slp afternoon paper
saws: Tomorrow mopNng will inaugurate
a sailors strike involving every species Of
sailing cfaft on the lake system; The pros
Of the Seamens' Union for an increase Of
wages and that every man on shipboard un-
der the rank Of captain shall be member Of
the union.
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The American Association.
The following games were played in the
At BrooklyE-Br -Brooklyns, 8; Toledos
At Observation-Disclosures, 10: ColImhus O.
At Observation-Disclosures g; Rochester B.
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The Players League.

The following games were played in the
Players League yesterday:
AT BUFFALO.
Buffalos.... ........0 O o / 3 O. 5
Bostons... .........0 o 0 o o O. 2
Base hits-Buffalos, IL; Bostons, 9. Errors
Butalos, o; Bostons, 5. Batteries Cunningham
and Mack, Kilroy and Murphy.
AT PITTsBURG.
PittSburgS.... .....1 o / 1 6 o 0-13
Brooklyns. o / 0 o o O. 1
Base hits-Pttsburgs, 0; BrookIyns, s. Errors
-Pttsburgs, 2; Brooklyns, g. Batteries-Maul
and Quinn, Sowders and Daily.
AT CLEVELAND.
Philadelphias.... q o o o x-12
Clevelands.,.. .....1 o 0 o 2 o. 6
:, Base hits .Philadelphias, 1S; Cleyelands, 10.
ErroTs-Philadelphias, 0; Clevelands, 3. Batter
ies1Gruber, McGln and Brennan, Sanders and
MulligaD
AT CHICAGO.
New Yorks........0 L o o 0 0 o K 3
Cmcagos''' ..'.....0 o o o o o O.
Base hits-New Yorks, 8; Chicagos, 1. Errors
New Yorks, /; Chicagos 3. Batterles-Bald-
win and Farrell, Ewing and Ewing.
PLAYERS LEAGUE STANDING.
The following is the standing of the clubs
IN the PlavnrS' I,papua.
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WAN TED.
mHSCELLANEOUs.

Os nnolos IL HOsMER - Attorneys for
nessod eS. me re- Dependent Pension Bin has fnally
parents me are ready to take thewclains Of
Prainor chiIdrnn, ana sailors and their fdoWs and
atS o1taned; ONCE corner Exc6ange and Conpress
sIrepIs ~ DdFis bplldlng, Portland Maine. X
- = - = - -iOoMEh ie24d&Wtf
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ITO LET-Cottage (unfurnished) called Hill
IL side Cottage, Peaks Island, containing six
rooms: Price reasonable for balance of the sea-
son. N. s. GARDINER, 1876 Middle street. 3o-1
ITO LET-Lower tenement house 76 Carlton
n street; seven rooms, sunny and pleasant.
TElO Lighthouses No. 20 Gray street, 10
rooms; 7S Smith, rooms; IL Quincy, rooms;
"a Wescott, rooms; 172 Clark, rooms; 1873
k9Fest Fe ,ayenue Deerlng, rooms. N. S. GARDI
NEk, lo5 Middle street. 26-1
VO LET and FOR SALE Good tene-
n ments to let; prices from $40 to SIT per
month"; Also for sale,7 houses near Union Station.
Also tenement houses for sale at a bargain.
.. MOODMAN, 1O51a Exchange street. 26
ITO LEC-House ON Lincoln street, Wood
a fords, containing nine rooms, cemented
cellar, furnace and Sebago water. Inquire Of r.
THOMPSON s. BRO, Elm street. carriage manu-.
factory. 26-I
ITO LET-Small house rear of 81 Spruce
Il street, to family without children. Apply
to !; W. DYER 235 Commercial street, or w. e.
LINDSAY. 10 Stote street. 26-1
TOdLLETz,convenient and attractive house No.
y " High street. Inquire of GEO. nj.
SEIDERS, 93 Exchange street. 2ltf
ITO LET-No. Deering Place, containing IL
II rooms all in frst-class order. Apply to III. f.
McALLISTER. Deering street. 29-tf
FEyO LET-The spacious store and chambers
Il recently occupied by Woodman True & Co.,
corner of Middle and Pearl Streets; one Of the
largest and best in the city; well arranged for
dry goods, clothing or any other business. For
particulars apply to GEO. W. WOODMAN.
TO LET.
Store 177 Middle street, next to cor
ner Exchange and Middle streets on six
years lease from August 1st. Store is
20x63 and will be fitted to suit business.
Enquire Of
CHARLES PERRY, Box 1919.
jly19 dtf
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Starvation In Japan.

CHICAGO, July 31.-Paul Schraum, mer-
chant Of Toxic, Japan, who arrived here
yesterday, tells sad story of the failure of
the rice crop in Japan. Starvation is report
ed in all the large cities AMI the number of
deaths from this cause in Toxic Is very large
1t was no uncommon thing to see people fall
ing on the streets from exhaustion. The suf-
fering is entirely among the poor and is due
manly to spectators who cornered what
prices
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SAVINGS BANK BOOK LOST.

WE have been notified in writing as required
w by Revised Statutes, Chapter AT, Section
l12. by Grin F. Whitney, Guardian of Cora May
Whitney, Gray, Maine, that his Deposit Book,
No. 35,2lS, Is lost, and that he desires a
duplicate book issued to him.
MAINE SAVINGS BANK.
by Apheus G. Rogers, Treasurer.
Portland, Me-, July IT, 1890. jly18d1aw3w
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THE STATE.
ARoosrooK COUNTY.

AKOOSr00K COUNTY.
Inc Aroost0Ok Pioneer nominates George
d. collins, of Presque Isle, a1d Frederick
A. POWERS, Of Houlton, for Senators from
the banner county.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
The State Board of Health department Is
chiefly engaged just at present In handling
water samples and sending out bottles in
which samples are to be sent in for analysis
A fleet of 103 yes sells was in the river
Tug boat business Is lively. and many Of the
boats are working day and night.
HANCOCK COUNTY.
According to the figures Of John u. Hill,
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SPECIAL N TECEs.
PROHIBITION CAUCUS.

The Prohibilionists of Portland, regardless Oh
past party affiliations are requested TO neet n III
mass caucus in Reception Hall, on MOnoay ne SEe-
ing delegates TO The County ConVehuohi 10 DC
held In Portland on the 9Th inst; ,o,,r.,urn,,
Per order PROHIBITION CITY OoMMln LEE LE'
uO1
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Mrs. Algernon Stubbs, Portland.
Addie Allard, East Brownfield.
Cora Gatchell, East Brownheld.
Hannah Gatchell. East Br0wnheld.
Della II. Spring, East Brownheld.
Effle Allard, East Brownfield.
Cora Giles. East Brownfield.
Herbert Giles. East Brownfield.
Erwin Giles, East Brownfeld.
Samuel Stickney, East BrowDfield.
Charles NJ. Stanley, East Brownfeld.
Frank Davis, East BrOwniield.
Florence May, Barre, Mass.
Annie Smith, Bedford, Mass.
Ruth E. Morrill,, Conway, n. II.
Mary BaTrows, Fryeburg.
Mrs. Z. H. Cass, Bristol, N. II.
Charles K. Riley, North Conway.
b. T. R. Collins, Peaks Island.
Miss Allie Collins, Peaks Island.
Melvin Littlefeld, North Berwick.
Paul Lldbaek. Portland.
George Bowen, Woodstock, Conn.
George M. Twitchell, Fairfield.
Mrs. A. A. Hobart. Portland.
Mrs. Merrill, Portland.
j. G.. Merrill, Portland.
Walter Canhan, Lewiston.
Minerva Canhan, Lewiston.
Lou Eastman. Woodford.
George A. Duncan, Bath.
Mrs. j. w. Russell, Portland.
Miss M. K. Russell. Portland.
Lizzie q. Fuller, Portland.
Eta Mckenney, Portland.
Fridays attractions are letters by
Parkhurst of the lions Herald, and Pr
sOr Ropes, who lectures on "Some Phase
American Humor." In the evening +.
Ober will give an illustrated lecture
HSDain"
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INCREASE.
Levi G. Bowdoin, National Military Home.
Jos. ID. Plummer, Waldo.
Andrew L. Clark, Belfast.
Edwin N. Smith, Dennysville.
Francis o. Pride, Deering.
Joseph Perkins, Alexander.
Levi j. Merrick, Pittsfeld.
Jacob w. Pottle, North Perry.
Reuben +. Quimby, Stark.
Jacob Bolton, Augusta.
Chas. Burgess, East Livermore Mills.
ChaS. Curtis, FOxcroft.
Lorenzo ID. Gilman, Strong.
Randall G. Noyes, Bradford.
Isaac Jackson, Belfast.
Everett Lindsay, North Monmouth,
Eli w. Gilpatrick South Hram
Froncis Mayhew, Liberty.
Adelbert A. Daley. Vinal Haven.
Gustave Hartman, Randolph.
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cholera,s Raxaeas.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 31.-Mail advices
from Nagasaki, Japan, say that on the 18th
the total number of cholera cases had in
creased to 239, with 114-deaths Forty-seven
fresh cases and fifteen deaths were reported
that day,
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PLAYERS LEAGUE STANDING.

The following is the standing of the clubs
In the Players League:
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BOARD.
FEMALE IN ELP.

"ANTED-Girl to cook and do general
w housework in a small family. Must be well
recommended Apply at 81 NORTH ST. 26-l
WANTED-A girl to do housework in a
w small family. Apply 10 MRS. RICHNER,
Woodtord street. Woo ifords, Me. 26-l
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A war veteran in Dexter was looking at
some of the flaming posters of the circus
illustrating the Custer battle and Sheridan's
ride. He criticized several points in the
picture as not being true to life. The
general wore red sash and the gall0ping
The veteran remarked that when he knew
Sheridan and his troopers they wore yellow
trimmings which are the designation of
cavalry everywhere.
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The Treasury Department has granted the
petition Of Capt. Otis Ingraham for belh
buoy at Fort Point, and the work Of putting
it in will begin at once. The other day the
large bell weighing 1900 pounds arrived, and
soon its changing tones will proclaim that the
dangerous rocks are near Captain Ingra-
ham Is to be congratulated upon the success
OF his project, and deserves the thanks Of all
seafaring men who visit our coast. For
merly hand bell was rung at the light
house, and the new arrangement will be
heartily appreciated by all In that vicinity.
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Foreign Notes.

Mr.. Gladstone, speaking at the National
Liberal Club Wednesday night said there
was never a more distinct proof that the ma
tional heart and mind are with the Liberals
than had been afforded since the meeting oil
the present Parliament.
About 125, 900 francs have been stolen from
a registered mail bag in transit In Parls.
Eight men were killed by an explosion in
a German mine yesterday.
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NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING.
rul, xo1to..,;,,o, n, iu tho ctopd;rs A..

The following is the standing of the clubs
in the National League:
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n OsT-July a. in the Opera House. Peaks
IL Island, an alligator pocket Book with a snm
return the same to H. KN0WLTON, In the Gar
den, as they are well known and will save trouble
also at the same time gold bar pin with ruby set
ting, Leave the same at Garden and receive re-
ward. 26-1
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British steamer Seized.

MOZAMBIQUE, July SIT Is announced
that Lieut.. Azevedo Coutinb, who, in June
last, went with an armed expedition to the
Shire district for the ostensible purpose of
attacking Makalolau, has seized the steamer
African Lakes Company and the crew of the
steamer have been sent to Quillimane for
frial
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The following games were played in the
National League yesterday:
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Ina LearY RAIN lam eIa..

NEW BEDFORD. July 31.-The Leary raft
passed Cape Pogue this morning in tow.
Wind southwest trong. The raft ais doing
we'll.
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EOR sALE-Property I55-159, York street,
E "a feet 'front.' reaching back to Guiford
Court, containing 9504 SO. feet, with two houses,
one on York street, of tenements, one on Gull
ford Court OF tenements. A rare chance to live
In your own house and get a good income besides.
or good rental investment, as property must be
THORNTON LIBBY, Union Mutual ms. Build
ing. lott
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Samoa Needs Law.

SYDNEY, N. S. W., July 31.-The steamer
Lubbock from Apia brings rumors of disorder
in Samoan villages. In the opinion of Euro
peans these disorders point out the necessity
of the three treaty powers, England, Ger
many and the United States, forming a prop
or government for Samoa
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The Pension List.

WASHINGTON, July Extensions have
been granted to the following Maine peo-
pie:
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PENOBsCOT COUNTY,

Esq, census enumerator, the town of Sulli-
van during the last decade has gaIned 355 in
population. Its population in 1880 was 1923 I;
in 1890, 1873.
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twenty-three. Morrill, has sold pop corn on
the trains between here and his home many
years, supporting himself and widowed
mother. The name of the donor of the
check is not made public.
AS Good as Sold.
BATH, July 31.-A meeting of the directors
of the Knox and Lincoln railroad and the
committees from the cities and towns except
Waldoboro was held today. The directors
were instructed to notify the towns and
cities to appoint committee with power to
meet Mr.. Putnam and arrange the details of
the transfer, and for the treasurer to keep
the books in such manner as to enable the
transfer to be made as of August 1st The
directors met at o'clock this afternoon to
transact the necessary business to the
transfer. The road is as good as sold.
PIscataquIs Republicans.
DOVER, July 31.-The Piscataquis Repub-
lican county convention today nomI-
mated: for senator, Charles Dawson of
Greenville; judge of rebate. Elias j. Hale
of Foxcroft; county attorney, NJ. w.
Mcintosh of Brownville; register of deeds,
A. M. Warren of Dover; sheriff, A. E.
Leonard of Milo; county commissioner,
w. L. Rogers of Greenville; county
treasurer, Frank E. Gurnsey of Dover.
The Winthrop Mills.
WINTHROP, July 31.-At the annual July
meeting of the Winthrop Mills Comp any the
following were elected officers: directors,
B. P. Cheney, A. P. Sturtevant, F., CADET,
A. Clark, G. L. Davis; treasurer, F. Cabet
agent, John McIlroy. The mills are run
ming on their full capacity with favorable
financial results.
on Board the Baltimore.
this afternoon interfered but little with the
reception on board the Baltimore.
Hundreds of guests were present. includ-
ing nearly every one of note. The flag
ships band furnished excellent music for
dancing.
Three Master Launched.
BATH, July S1.-The three masted
schooner Helen Keller of New York, was
launched this noon from George Hawley's
yard. She will be commanded by Capt.
Hayes. She is owned by ]. S. Bradstreet
of Gardiner, and the captain.
Yachts at Boothbay.
BOoTHBAY. July 31.-Steam yacht
Princess, of Boston, Edmund Morey, owner,
from Bar Harbor. bound to Boston and
steam Yacht Corena, E. G. Taft, owner.
from Boston, bound east are in this harbor-
To Visit the President.
AUGUSTA, July 3l.-Secretary Blaine and
Emmons Blaine passed through tonight on
their way to Cape May to visit President
Harrison.
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TRoTTINC AT LEWISTON.
A Heavy Track and a Light Crowd
YESTERDAY.

LEWISTON, July 35.-The first of the three
days races of the Androscoggin Horse
Breeders Association was trotted at the
State Fair track this afternoon. The races
were trotted over a heavy track. The at
tendance was light. These are the sum-
maries:
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A Maine Man Appointed.
Washington Notes.

WASHINGTON, July 31.-James A. Pulsif-
or of Maine has been appointed confidential
clerk to the commissioner Of education.
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ND, MAINE, FRIDAY MORNING. AUGUST 1, 1890

Frank E. Morrill, Of North Berwick. aged
twenty-three. Morrill, has sold pop corn on
the trains between here and his home many
years, supporting himself and widowed
mother. The name of the donor of the
check is not made public
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The Spire Unsafe.

BIDDEFoRD, July 31.-The spire- of st.
Joseph's church, the tallest church spire in
Biddeford. is pronounced by Architect
Fassett, Portland, to be unsafe. A staging
was being built preparatory to making re-
pa'rs, but the brick work was found in bad
shape. and in some places the granite orna,
mental work was several inches out of place.
The work is at standstll, pending orders
from Bishop Healy. 1t is now thought that
the loss by fire at the Saco loom picker
factory, will be nearly $1,000 The stock
which is very susceptible to heat and water,
is very badly damaged.
Five Thousand for Saving Life.
OLD ORCHARD, July 31.-The Montreal
gentleman who recently fell while boarding
moving train at Old Orchard station and
was saved from going under the wheels by
'ne pop corn peddlar has rewarded his
Iescuer with check for five thousand
dollars The recipient of the check is
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Mean daily ther...82.5 Max. vel. wind.... 24NW
maximum ther.. ...92. Total precip...... AS
Minimum ther. .....72.0
P indicates partly cloudy.