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The Portland daily press., 1890-05-29
FRESHMEN LEAD THE WAY HOME.
Winning for the First Time In the
sowdoIn Class Races.
How Ivy Day Was Observed at the
College In Brunswick.
Worlds Humping Record Broken at
the Meeting at Worcester.
Especial to the Press.l

BRUNSWICK, May 2S.-The mornings pro-
gramme for Ivy Day consisted in an exhibi-
tion row by the varsity crew. who are row
ing in fine shape, and the four-oared race be-
tween 81, '92 and '9S. Shortly after the
start. 81 broke an outrigger, which threw
them out of the race. '92 and '93 were neck
and neck during nearly the whole course, '92
however slightly leading, until within about
200 feet of the finish. when '93 made most
remarkable squirt, oyertaking and passing '92
and defeating her by about one-half boats
length. This is the first time in the history
of Bowdoin that the freshman. crew has won
in the class races.
The following was the makeup of the
class craWs.
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Fun in a Newspaper office.

ELLIsvILLE, Miss, May 2S.-A queer po-
litical complication exists here. F. M. Cook,
for the Republican Congressional nomina-
tion Saturdays issue of the Eagle contained
a vivid editorial, written by its other editor.
DIR. Lee, declaring the Eagle would not sup
port Cook, but would do all possible to de-
feat him, but announced that Cook might de-
Neither editor will sell his interest in the
paper.
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-29
"oriaInaI Packages In Kansas.

SALINA, Kan, May 28.-One Cooper, rep
resenting the Helm Brewing Company, Of
Kansas City, who opened up an Original
package" business here, was yesterday ar
violating the prohibition ordinance. A plea
of not guilty was entered, and an appeal
bond was refused by the police justice. Ap-
plication will be made to District Judge
Thompson for writ of habeas corpus. 1t
is understood that the Helm Brewing Com
pany will take the case as far up as necessa-
ry In order to further test the 'original
package question.
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-29
BAS { BALL.
Mem orIal Day Games.

Interest increases as the day approaches
for the ball games in this city between the
Murphy Balsam team Of this city and the
Boston Blues. Seldom on holiday has
there been such an opportunity to see such
fine games as these promise to be. The Bos-
ton team has two fine batteries and expect to
win all the games from the Portland men.
The following is the list of the men that will
compose both teams:
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E,re on the Runjc. .

LIyERpooI,, May 2S.-Fire broke out today
on the White Star line steamer Runic, an
nonnced to sail tomorrow for New York.
Tie hold had to be flooded to extinguish the
flames. The damage to the cargo is believed
10 he extensiye. The vessel is not damaged
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-29
Burglaries In All Directions

d. M. Clark in Hubbardston was entered by
two burglars early this morning Clark was
awakened, and fired at them in the dark
ness. One of the burglars was wounded.
but both escaped. Only few dollars were
taken from the money drawer.
WATERFOWL, Mass. May 28.-Early this
morning a burglar entered the house of
Isaac Bemis, on Main street, and threaten
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Failing as Usual.

WILMINGTON, Del, May Pa Dover
the peach crop Richardson & Robbins's can
merry shut down today until about Septem-
ber. This is the largest establishment on
the Peninsular employing In good fruit
season 250 hands and turning out 5OO,OOl
cans of naachaS.
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Can Re Sent up for Fifty Years,

NEW YORK, May 2S.-In the United
case of p. j. Claasen, on trial for appropria-
ting the funds of the Sixth National bank
while its president, after six hours Of delib-
Grafton, returned verdict Of guilty. Mo-
tion for new trial was entered and SEN
tence deferred. Claasen was convicted on
five counts and according to law can be SEN
fenced to 10 years on each count.
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Gould Is President.

NEW YORK, May 2S.-At the annual meet
ing of the Pacific Mail Steamship Company
today the following board of directors was
elected c. Z. Huntington, Henry Hart,
Isaac e. Gates, Calvin S. Brice, Samuel
Thomas, Oliver Fl. Payne, Edward Laqter-
ton. George j. Gould was chosen president.
The annual statement for the year ending
April Both shows net earnings Of q per cent.
exceeding those of last year by $4,000.
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-29
Strike Thraatanad.

CONCORD, N. H., May 2S.-A largely at
tended meeting Of the local Granite Cutters
International Union was held tonight and a
committee of seven appointed to confer with
the contractors and effect an adjustment Of
existing difficulties If possible This COM
a demand for monthly payments and nine
hours day, with eight hours on Saturday.
The men threaten to strike unless settle
ment Is made,
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sunrene Deputy ofForesters.

LOWELL. Mass, May 2S.-John j. Claim
Lowell. has been appointed Supreme Depu-
ty CT the Courts of Foresters in Maine, Mas
sachusetts. New Hampshire and Vermont.
He is to open the New Hampshire conven-
tion of Foresters at Manchester, June 10.
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-29

The proprietors of the Skowhegan library
met Monday evening, and under the proyi,,
sions of the bylaws OF the association, voted
to transfer the books and property Of the old pa
library to the Free Public hDraTy ohprp and
that the hooks to be transferred to the new
library brilding on Elm street, a. soon as
nractieable. A committee was chosen for
hat purpose and the removal will commence
at once. An expenditure of $500 will imm-
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A Great Concern.

ALBANY, N. Y. May 2S,-Examiners
Shannon and Horan have been investigating
the affairs of the Manhattan Mutual Fire
Insurance Company Of Goshen, N; Y. They
nv are less than 500 and we must look upon
the company as insolvent.
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-29
MAIN G..
Aborigines of RockIand.


RocKLAND, May 2S.-Nahanda Improved
Tribe of Red Men and Alfarata Council
gave brilliant dedicatory reception to
large number of invited guests at their new
headquarters in Willoughby block this
evening The hall was handsomely decorat-
ed with evergreen, the emblem of the or
der. The programme consisted of music,
singing readings, ETC., which was followed
by grand ball. Meservey's quintette of
this city furnished music for the occasion.
To the Democratic onventIon.
Especial to the Pressl
RoCKLAND, May 28.-At caucus held in
this city tonight by the Democratic city COM
mittee. the following delegates to the Dem
ocratc state convention were chosen: Hon.
A. 5. Rice, Oliver Otis. j. E. Sherman,
Samuel Bryant, Rodney Thompson, Wilder
s. Irish. Daniel Titus, VIM. Thurston.
indictments at Alfred.
ALFRED. May 2S.-The grand jury of York
county reported today. after having been in
session nine days. Twenty-six indictments
were found. and the following were made
State VS.. Pierre Morin manslaughter:, NORM is
charged with killing Frenchman In the streets
of Biddeford during drunken quarrel.
State VS.. BENZ. Goodier, Biddeford. assault and
battery
State VS. Geo. w. Tate, Biddeford, assault and
State VS.. Geo. w. Rumery, Biddeford, assault
These assault and battery cases grew out of the
recent election in Biddeford. These parties are
charged with assaulting officers.
State VS.. Almon Littlefeld of Kennebunk, as
sault and battery upon Joseph NJ Plaisted. This
is the famous quarrel over right of way In Ken
nebunkp0rt.
Too Much Rain.
AUGUSTA, May 2S.-The condition of the
farming lands of Maine is becoming a seri-
GUS question owing to the continued heavy
rains. The land has been so wet that it
could not be worked and farmers have con-
sequently placed very little seed in the
ground, whereas in ordinary seasons they
have nearly completed planting by this time.
The seed that has been planted is either rot
| ting or terminating very slowly. The out
| look tonight is dubious one. With the best
of weather 1t is not possible to work the
| soil of average land for three days.
Launched Yesterday.
BATH, May 2S.-The New England Com
| pany launched this morning the four-masted
schooner Edith Olcott, of 1147 tons, rated A
for 10 years. F. P. Olcott, president of the
| Central Trust Company of New York, is the
chief owner. George Warren of Barnegat is
captain and manager.
In Biddeford and Saco Mills.
BIDDEFoRD, May 2S.-The Biddeford and
Saco mills and machine shops will shu
down tomorrow night for the remainder Of
the week. The Saturday half holiday sys
tenn will 60 into effect next week.
HobbstoWn Sold.
MADISON, May 28.-Tbe Whitney-W
Pulp Company has purchased Hobbstow1
for $4,000 on which to cut pulp wood fo
their proposed mills at Madison.
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otes.

All shoe makers and the public in general
are invited to attend the ball game Memorial
morning between l.. p. Hawkins and Jones'
Oartland mines on the horse car grounds.
Game called at $50 sharp.
The Yarmouths play the East Deerings at
Yarmouth Friday afternooI. Batteries
Hodsdon and Taylor, Brownie and Adams
Game called at 2.30.
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-29
The Cost Of a Dog Bite.

PORTSMOUTH, N. H., May 2s.-The case
of N. III, Lear vs. Carr Brothers of Little
Harbor, was given to the Jury this morning.
beine bitten by dog, owned by the defend
ant. The Jury, after being out three hours,
returned verdict of $1,000 for the plaintiff.
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-29
College Record Breakers.

WORCESTER, Mass, May 2S-At the
fourth annual field meeting of the New
England Intercollegiate Association this
afternoon the worlds amateur record for a
standing high jump was broken by S. Croak
of Williams, who cleared feet II inches, the
previous record being feet II inches. Am
herst won the pennant with 10 first and four
second prizes. Dartmouth is second with
four firsts and five seconds; Williams third,
with three firsts and three seconds.
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r,hode Island Officials censured.D

PROVIDENCE, May 2S.-The special com
mittee on the general assembly to lnVest,
gate the conduct of the State House and
School censures the superintendent ior tne
fiicted upon the children and finds that the
State Board of Education neglected to give
the Institution the personal attention ana
oversight its best interests require.
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-29

The following are the United States Signal
Service. observations for yesterday. May
28th, 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, 540, N, cloudy; New York, COO,
W, partly cloudy; PHILADELPHIA 64o, NV,
cloudy; Washington, 64o, NV. cloudless !:
Albany, COZ, NV, cloudlesS Buffalo, 800, W,
cloudy; Cleveland, Coz, NE. cloudless !;
Detroit, go, NE, partly cloudy; Chicago
100, Sc, cloudy; st. Paul, 800, Sc, partly
cloudy; Duluth, 440, NE. cloudy; st. Vim
cent, -; Bismarck, 72o, SW, partly
cloudy; Jacksonville, 100, Sc, rain.
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Erank Jones for President.

BosToN May 2S.-The Boston News Bu-
reau saws it is now authoritatively stated
that Hon. Frank Jones will be. made presi-
dent of the Frenchman's Bay Land Compa-
present the president, will still remain on
the hoard of directors.
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-29
Money FOR the Baptist University

CHICAGO, May 2S.-The American Baptist
Educational Society met in annual session
this morning. 1t was announced that the
society had raised the 100000 necessary to
supplement the S600,O 900 given by Mr.. Rookie
Teller of Cleveland for Baptist University
at Chicago
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-29

The following games were played in the
Players League yesterday:
At NEW yORK
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-29
The Fortifications Bill.

WASHINGTON, May Ex-senator Dawes,
from the committee on appropriations, today
reported to the Senate the Notifications ap-
propriation bill. with estimates for 1891, of
Is. 488. .99S. The bill, as it passed the House,
ssnnronriated So. ,678, The Senate COM
mittee added (net) $2,789.2 .257, making the TO-
tai amount reported to the Senate $7,o1O,935.
To Be ConsuIs.
WASHINGTON, May 2S.-The President
this afternoon sent to the Senate these NOM
nations:
To be United States Consuls-Byron G. Daniels
of the District of Columbia, at Hull, Eng; Laton
B. Hunt Of New York, at Charlottetown, I: Il. l.;
fred b. Neeyil Of Tennessee, at Martinique, w.
l.; James f. McCoskeY of Ohio, at Acapulco.
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Still Another.

Mr.. f. f. Sears, blacksmith, lives at No. 80
Tyng street, Portland. Has taken Tess than one
bottle of Danas Sarsaparilla for Cattarrh Bilious
ness and Costiveness and is being rapidly cured.
No headache, and feels like new man.
Go and see these people. They live in Portland
not South America. One bottle OF Danas Is
worth more than a dozen of any other. GUAR
ANTEED to CURE or monay REFUNDED. Try q
bottle noi0. 40.
my22 uzw
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Commissioner Merrill Confined.

Boston, May 2S.-At meeting Of the ex-
ecutive council this afternoon the reappoint-
ment of George S. Merrill as insurance com
missioner was confirmed.
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How They viii Vote In Gotham.

New York, May 2S.--The police board di-
rected the chief of the bureau OF elections
election districts containing not over 800
voters each, as required by the election re-
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TINE EATHE Err.

Rain, Followed by Fair Weather.
The following is the forecast of the wealth
or:
Rain, followed by fair weather, con-
tinued cool, northerly winds.
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The cIrcassIan's Stormy Trip.

QUEBEC, May 2S.-The steamer Circas-
sian, just arrived from Liverpool. had very
rough passage. Last Tuesday. while four
cabin passengers-D. Valpy OF Gaspee,
Quebec, j. Grieg Of Ottawa, Lieut.. Warder,
Royal Navy. and o. Frechette, Spanish con-
sui at Quebec-were standing on the head Of
the stairs leading down to the saloon, a tre-
mendous wave struck the ship, washing her
decks and bursting the house where the men
were, knocking them down stairs to the floor
of the saloon. All were unconscious when
picked up. Valpy was fatally Injured, his
body being terribly bruised and his skull
smashed In. He died in short time and
was buried at sea. Greig had his collar bone
broken and was otherwise bruised. Lieut..
Warder was badly bruised about the body
and face. D. Frechette escaped with only a
severe shaking and some slight bruises.
ForeIpn Notes.
The gambling houses in Geneva have been
closed by the authorities.
The championship tennis match between
Thomas Petit Of Boston and Charles
Saunders Of England, was continued In Dub
lin yesterday. Petit won three OF the four
sets played.
The Emin relief committee has received a
letter from DR.. Peters, dated Bubabya, Uga
Juganda. In the letter DIR. Peters says he
is about to begin his return journey TO Ba-
gamoyo. -. ...
line trial Oh M. OtCIcbdh ahA ScA-
nected with the recent copper syndicate on
the charges based on the operations OF the
syndicate, was finished In Paris yesterday.
Seeretan was convicted and sentenced to six
months imprisonment and TO pay fine OF
10000 francs. Laveisslere and Hentsch were
also convicted.
The trial Of Major Panitza, charged with
conspIring against Prince Ferdinand, was
continued yesterday. HIS counsel spoke In
high terms Of the military career Of tne s ae,
| cused, and after speaking four hours the
president Of the court ordered him to cease.
| He refused, and the president then ordered
| him to leave the court room. The counsel
| then withdrew.
His Royal Hlghness Prince Arthur. DpkI
| of Connaught, after whom Port Arthur, Ont
/ (formerly Prince Arthur's Landing), wa
named, arrived there at $50 yesterday morn
ing from India via special Canadian Paelh
train. He was met by the mayor and coun
ell and presented with the usual loyal ~ ad
dress. The special left az 9'3o, and Is oiIieS eS
TO reach Niagara FAILS, via % the MeninsDs2 Moniin D
| unparalleled run.
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HANCOCK COUNTY.

The Ellsworth electric light plant has
make extensive improvements in the plant,
among other things introducing the Brush
alternating system of lighting, building a
new brick station, etc. Mr.. F. 4. Palmer OF
Bangor has been appointed agent, and will
assume his duties ,June LIST re
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-29

w. I'll. ID, Murray has written a descrip-
tiop of Poland Spring In his most ornate
style, and 0the oFtne4rouse;Ifs surroundings
and its interior.
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-29
The American Association.

The following games were played in the
American Association yesterday:
At Syracuse-Louisvilles, 5; Syracuse, O.
At Observation-Disclosures 3; Toledo, 2.
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A Democratic paper is soon to be started
in Presque Isle by stock company.
Sugar makers in the maple districts in
Aroostook county have about completed the
seasons work, the prodact being but fair,
averaging about eight hundred pounds per
maker, although number report as high as
fifteen hundred pounds made.
One side Of the dam at the foot of Malta
wamkeag Lake, at Island Falls burst last
week and it was necessary to raise all the
gates to save riskiDg the loss of the whole
of il.
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PLAYERS LEAGUE STANDING.
The following is the standing Of the clubs
in the Players League:
The National League.

The National League.
The following games were played in the
National League yesterday:
AT NEW YORK
Innings .........I 4 8 6 Z .
SsIsagSsI SsS a9gS,I;::..:l s;;:::::..::I az
Base hits -Chicagos, 4; New Yorks, Z, Er-
iaSTSi Hutchinson and kittredge, Barket and Rusie
Buckley, Sommers.
AT BOSTON.
Innings.........1 2 o
Ginsinna;is sGssGns i....':o SID Q o
Base hits Boston,5; Cincinnatis, 9. Errors
Bostons, 1 Cincinnatis, 2. Batteries-Nichols
and Bennett, Duryea and Keenan,.
AT BROOKLYN.
Iunings.. IL 3 4 s @ So
GsSSisnS.s EESSSIy1Ss; :::::S g dSs 5-iS 3 3
Base -Brooklyns. II; Clevelands, o. Err
Terry and Clark, Lincoln and thinner.
AT PHILADELPHIA.
First Game.
Innings..... IL 9 .
| Philadeiphias. 10 o 3 0 20 KIP
Pittsburgs. .........0 o o 1 O-1O
Errors -Philadelphias, 6; Pittsburgs, z. Bat
| teries-Anderson and Clements, Lawson, SOW
| ders and Burger.
| Second Game.
Innings. s...................1 3 .
Philadelphias. as................;2S Q S9 Q D. 3
| PittsDurgs s.'.....'.'.'.'.'.'.S r..
| Base hits-PhIladeIphas s; Pttsburgs, .; Er-
/ -Phlladelphias, 8; Pittsburgs 4, basteiieS-
/ Vickery and Schriver, Jones anu DuIsei'
Game called to catch train.
NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING
The following is the standing OF the ciuOS
| q, tha National League:
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-29
NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING

The following is the standing Oh the cluoS
In the National League: n.
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-29
Muryhy Bdlsdnls.
Boston Blue.
The Players League.

The games Memorial Day will be called at
10 a. M, and p. m.
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PRESENTATIONS

PRESENTATIONS:
Glass Bellows-Ralph II. Hunt, bellows.
Tough-E. ii. Newbegin, pocket TASK.
Class Military Man-E. A. Thompson, sword.
Glass Wooden Man-S.C. Erskine wooden shoes.
Conceited Mani. S. Burns looking glass.
Popular Man-F. o. Fish, wooden spoon.
PLANTING THE IVY.
The odist was c. S. f. Lincoln.
After the exercises the Seniors observed
their "last chapel"
The officers were:
President-G. G. Jordan.
Curat0r-E. G. Loring.
Marshall. M. Hastings
Committee-B. ID. Ridlon, II, d. Chapman, E.
Hilton.
In the evening occurred the ivy hop in
Town Hall, which was a very enjoyable oc-
casion. Among the many Portland visitors
were Miss Clifford, Miss Curtis, Miss Far
graham, Mr.. Baxter and Mr.. Small.
Field Day will be observed tomorrow,
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-29

AOl new DOCKS. 10 De UlaceO
IN the library. The library building and
memorial Hail are both completed. "A dedi-
cation Will soon take place.
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
The foundation Is laid for the Y. MCA
hotel at North Lubec; and Is all ready for
the frame. The building Is to be 1876 feet
long, Sc feet wide, with two wings Of equal
proportions and will be feur stories.
Roquedale, Englishman's riuer, is the way
they write IL now.
The following are the heaviest tax payers
of Steuben. Lindall b. Noyes S121.23, Mary
j. Dutton $3.50, Robert s.. Dutton SCI 73,
James G. Googins S57.07, Charles III. Has
kell S60.32, Philo A. Lewis S97.58, Gleason
w. Moore S69.23, Alonzo Smith S62.30.
Geo. A. Curran, Esq.,. Of Calais, has an
nounced his candidacy for Collector OF Gus
toms at Eastport.
YORK COUNTY.
Fred L. Quincy Relief Corps Of Saco has
chosen the following delegates to the state
convention to be held in Portland June Is
and 10: Mrs. Ruth Milliken, Mrs. j. II.
Smith. Mrs. Julia Meserve, and Mrs. Hiram
Hackett. The alternates are Mrs. Ira Ber-
~, Mrs NJ. w. Strout, Mrs. Sadie Noble.
Mrs. Minnie Coffin.
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-29

The following games were played in the
Players League yesterday:
AT NEW YORK.
Innings. ........1 2 8 4 8 0
SIsyelsSds'.. SsW HSEss.......;So 9 % 9CS
Base hits-New Yorks, 10; Clevelands, 0. En-
ors-New Yorks, s.; Cleyelands. 3. Batteries
Keefe, Ewing and Brown OBrien and Sutcnne.
AT BOSTON.
Innings. ngs................."....l
Bostons. s..........................0 1 /
Chicagos :. ....................O U o.
Base hits-Bostons, 10; Chicagos, 9. Errors
BOst0ns, 2; Chicagos 3. Batteries-hlroy anu
Murphy, King, Barston and Farrell
AT BROOKLYN.
Innings. s.........1
Brooklyns. .........3 o o. 4 o L o
Pittsburgs.. o b--b
Base hits -Brooklyns, 4; Pittsburgs, @. Err
rors- Brooklyns, 8; Plttsburgs, o. Batteries
Kinslows aud Weyhlng, Tener and Fields.
AT PHILADELPHIA.
Innings. ........1 2
BII BgiIalos; ;;::,.....99 I 95S9 9 6&-lb5
Base hits-Buffalos, 14; Philadelphias, o.
Errors-Buffalos, 2; Phiadelphias, 3. batteries
Baldwin and Mack, Butinton and Cross
PLAYERS LEAGUE STANDING.
The following is the standing Of the clubs
in the Players League: D.