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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-08-29
THE BAR HARBoR BUDGET.
The Cunboat Concord Joins the
Squadron-Other News.

BAR HARBoR, Me-, August 2S.--The steel
cruiser Concord arrived tonight. The Con-
cord left New London with the white squad
ron, to which she belongs, but met with an
accident that compelled her to go TO the
Brooklyn navy yard for repairs.
The three-masted schooner, which struck
on Duck Island, of Mount Desert, Monday
night in the fog. filled and rolled over yester-
day. The vessel was light, bound for Sulli
van for granite. The disaster was caused
by the captain mistaking the whistle of the
steamship Olivette for the steam whistle on
Duck Island. which is similar. She now lies
on her beam ends, with both anchors down.
Captain Robbins, with diver and crew of
men are here on tug which, together with
steam lighter, will attempt to right the yes
sci. The vessel Is valued at $4,000.
The adjourned annual meeting of the
Eastern Maine Railway Company was held
Sc the Grand Central Hotel today. Eugene
Hale, IL. A. Emery. George w. Kimball Da.
vid ellison and S. ID. Bailey were elected di-
rectors.
About 100 guests attended the regular Fri
day afternoon reception at the Canoe Club.
A number of cficers from the white squad
ron were In the party.
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BASE BALL.
The National League,

The following games were played yester-
day In the National League:
AT CHICAGO.
Philadelphs......,.1 2 o o z ks
Chicagos. ..........1 o U o o o o.
Base hits-Chlcagos. 10; Philadelphias, .. Er-
rors-Chicagos, 8; Philadelphias, 8. Batteries
Vickery and schriver. king and Clements.
AT PIrTsBURG.
Plttsburgs... ......1 o o o 3 o o l. s
New Yorks..........2 1 1 o o o o. 4
Base hits-Pittsburgs, 8; New Yorks, O. Er-
rors : -fittsburgs, 2; New YOrks, 8. batteries
Baldwin and Miller, Russle, Clark and Buck.
ley.
AT CINCINNATI.
Cineinnatis .........0 2 o o % K g
Brooklyns....... U o o o o o O.
Base hits-Clnclnnatis, IA; BrookIms, z. En-
rors-Ctneinnatis,0 o; Br0oklyns, 8. Batteries
Muliane and Harrington, Inks and KinslOw
AT CLEVELAND.
Bostons.. ............0 o 3 81 o 8 O o. n
Cleveland ..........0 o D OS1 O. a
Base hlts-Ceyelands, o; Bostons, IL. Errors
-Cleveiands, 4; Bostons, 1. Battertes-NIeh-
OILS and Bennett, Young aud ZiDmer.
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The following are the observations of
the Agricultural Department weather bureau
for yesterday. August 2Sth, taken at p. m.
10Th meridian time, the observations for each
station being given In this order: Temperat
ture. direction Of tbs wind. state Of the
weather:
Boston, 720, S, partly cloudy; New York.
~, SW, cloudy; Philadelphia, 7oo. NV.
calGSSSdIess SSsIIa eso oWsshington 6s' NV. coudless
cloudless; Huron, OAK. 76o SW nart,1, .MW,,
cloudy; Detroit, Coz, N, partly cIopdvp. pauItb ubi.
cago, 620. Sc, cloudless; ST. Paul, 7oo. s.
cloudy; Duluth, 64o, NE, partly cloudy: St
Vincent, 6S0. NV. cloudiess; Bismarck. 100.
NV, partly cloudy; Jacksonville, 76o, Sc,
cloudy. 1'
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PRICE 81 A YEAR, WHEN PAID In ADVANCE u.

g. A. Alden, Watervile, Banquo.
G. B. Gilman, Wateryllle, syr Gen. HancoS,s.
q. Z. Pickering, Gardiner, Almont ratehen'
i, George K. Palmer, East Dover, BIN Lady Frank
1. 2. True. Saco, br Blue John.
A. nj. Brown, BOwd0in Centre, Charley Is,
Iceland Moore. PLttston, br giHarryJ.
Appleton Webb, Wateryille, b m Hllda.
u Ramsdell, woodfords, br $.
4. mayer, South Paris, bl $ Capt. Wedgewood.
Y II. Haley, Augusta, ch Walter ID.
Lon. Mcdonald, East Pittston, bl Essex Boy.
Frsns Frsnk =. Haydsn' lewiston, 3 m Barbara;
FRANK n. Hayden, Lewiston, Dl m Nellie ID.
Y. b. Gilman, Waterville. br Gen. Hancock.
THREE MINUTE PACING CLASS.
Cnas. i: stackpole, Gardiner 70 & Hamlet.
2sf5y Nell, Medfofd, Golden Boy.
M,s: W r. hastings, Newry, m Belle Boyd.
y. b. lngraham, West Camden, Cashier
Y. Il. Burrill, Skowhegan, m Kitty b.
y. 3, 8 wnee,een, Bangor, br g. Leonard.
Is. b. Morrill, Brewer, z b. b.
Frank X. Hayden. Lewiston, blk z Speedway.
Guy y. Edwards, Watervllle, blk z.
STAKE FOR FoALs OF 1887.
Patterson Brothers. WInslow, Stella Ro'fe.
H. NJ Lowe: Shawmut, HALLE.
y. y. II. II. Briggs, Auburn, b Palm.
H. Wesley HutchiDs, Auburn.
u d. 81 i. Gilman, Watervllle, b Lester.
2.45 CLASS.
w. N. Doughty, Yarmouth, br m Annie ID.
II. ID. Pinkham, Hallowell. sp m Snowst0Tm.
ry =: Y. Hastings, Round Pond, bk Young
Matchmaker.
4. Noyes, Auburn, Dan Y
:. j. Gushee, Appleton, blk Frank Nelson.
y w. Mower. kast VassalborO, Victor, Jr.
James holland, Lewiston. blk & SC. James.
Nj. J. Powers Pittst0D, br m Nancy y.
A. z. Russell Buckield, eh m Miliie Pratt.
i. Thayer, Sonth Paris rn Henry 3.
Ira Il. woodbury., Portland, Josie Campbell.
Newton Dawson, Tyron, + Il. l.. & LOafer.
+. r FOX, COfni5h, Dr Milo.
W. III. Riggs, Livermore Falls, b N Clara NJ.
Mahl0n Jordan, WestDrook, br m Alice K.
Frank X. Hayden Lewiston, blk Speedway
FREE-FoR-ALL.
William III. Smell, West Falmouth, b z Jack
Spratt.
G. W. LeavItt, Pembroke. z Diamond.
Appleton Webb, Waterville, s M0untaineer.
Appleton Webb, Watervie. b Present.
Ira 4. Woodbury., Portland, Mamie w.
II. p. Fox. Cornish, Keystone.
Frank II. Hayden, Lewiston, b m Emma X.
Frank X. Hayden, Lewiston, b Robinson ID.
CLASS 14-RUNNNG.
John Connor. Bangor. b Bangor Boy.
A. 3. Fuller, Oxford, Daniel Dick.
. Herbert Timmins, Groten, Mass, Lord
+. LeRol Willis, st. John, b m
L. LeRoi Willis, st. John, m Golden Maxim.
George Bailey, Belfast. eh Tocor.
George A. Bailey, Belfast, b & Yorktown.
ID. w. Blanchard, Boston, b K Billy Crane.
ID. w. Blanchard Boston. b h Dieium.
A. II. Barney, North Swanton, Mass, eh & Eas-
A. II, Barney, North swanton. Mass, b ABB
iial
C.H. weymouth, Lewiston. g Sir oliver.
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The Lab Or Day Parade.

Chief Marshal Hogan and his aids for
Labor Day parade were busiy at work last
night preparing the details attending the
parade. The captains from the various
unions reported that their organizations were
enthusiastic and looking forward to the day /;
they report that every member has pledged
himself to take part in the parade.
No game that has tendency to gambling
will be allowed.
The review will take place in Longfellow
square.
The committee of the whole will meet next
Monday night and every delegate is earnest
ly requested to attend.
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TIE BosToN & MAINE
Submits Its Annual Report to the
Railroad Ccmmiss toner's.

The Boston & Maine submits to the Mas
sachusetts Railroad Commissioners the fol-
lowing preliminary report of operations for
the year ending June 80. In explanation of
the report General Auditor W. j. Hobbs
says:
In order to make proper comparison, |
have deducted from rentals as made up last
year that part which applies to interest on
Eastern and Portsmouth, Freat Falls aud
Conway debt, including 1t for this purpose In
from rentals the amount which we paid the
Eastern Road on its stock and that Of the p
4. \. and Q. road, including 1t among divi-
dends paid. The amount paid the Eastern
road on account Of its sinking fund l have
also deducted from rentals and entered 1t
opposite Sinking Fund payments. By max
ing this statement In this manner we get a
true comparison as to the actual operations of
the roads for the two years.
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Gen. Wells for Secretary.

NEW YORK, August 28-A special to the
Mail and Express, from Rutland, VT, says
the fact comes from undoubted authority
that Gen. William Wells. ex-colector Of
drug manufacturing house of Wells, Rich
aedson u Co., at Burlington, will succeed Mr.
Proctor as Secretary of War. Gen. Wells
was one Of Sheridan's favorite cavalry Off
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-08-29

News has been received OF the death Of
WIN. Brown, formerly Of this city. He was
walking on the railroad track at Rlvervtew.
near Boston, when he was run over by q
passing train. The body Is now at the North
Grove street morgue, Boston. Mr.. Brown
few years ago.
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NOTICE..

MFR. E. 3. Z. MCCLELLAN, for many years
NA Identified with the H ook and Stationery
business of this city, can be found at the store of
sTEvENs a. JONES'; where he will be
pleased to see all friends. aug27sn2w
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Put over Another Day.

lopeeia 70 tne fresssl
LIvERMoRE FALLS, August 28.-It ralned
hard here today and the Audroscoggin coun-
ty fair and races are again postponed to Sat
urday. In the special $500 purse. 2.25 class,
there will be five starters. The 40 class
race viii also come of.
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Three Records Broken.

INDEPENDENCE, Ia, August 2S.-Mon-
bars today beat the two-year-old stallion
recoId OF 2.20 "a. held by Regal Wilkes, by
$4,000 for him. Direct paced mile In
209 "a. beating his own record Of 2101.4.
Charleston took the 2.27 trot, best time 2.25.
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THE STATE.
ARoosrooK COUNTY.


Dyer Brook, in Aroostook county, was in
corporated as town by the legislature of
last winter, and according to the act the
meeting to choose town officers, etc. should
have been held within thirty days after the
approval OF the act. No meeting has yet
been held, and In consequence the town has
no ofl1cers to transact its business.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
POndicherry mills. at Bridgton, which
have been shut down several weeks past,
pending repairs on the dam, will start up
next Tuesday.
A few days ago. as Mrs. George Smith.
who lives In Crooked River district. near
Waterford line. was passing near the foot of
Baker Hill, she was suddenly startled by
loud crash In the bushes at the roadside,
She halted moment to ascertain the cause.
when large wolf appeared near enough to
enable her 70 discern. his smellers. She ut
tered loud exclamation when he as sudden
ly disappeared. About year ago Charles
Frost saw two of these animals near the
same place.
PIscATAoUIs COUNTY.
The Sangerville Woolen Company are
making rapid progress in rebuilding their
wooden mill, lately destroyed by fire. The
frame will be up and boarded by September
1st. The machinery has been ordered and
will be delivered November 1st. and viii be
Immediately set up. The machinery is all of
the latest pattern, and will be frst-class In
every respect. Arrangements have been
made to have the mill lighted with electrici-
ty. 1t will also have automatic sprinklers to
use in case of fire.
PENoBsCoT COUNTY.
The hotel at Lincoln has been closed up by
its proprietor because he is not allowed to
sell rum. Recently he was fined 800 and
costs for that offence, and soon after board
ed up the doors Of his hotel
Mr.. Harry Arnold, travelling salesman for
into Bangor Thursday, with broken ankle.
About noon on that day he, with gentle
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Requisites Of Peace In Nobleboro.
AIaasannar

There are over thirty old bachelors in Nc
bleboro, but of course they are not wholly to
blame for such a state OF things existing.
But il they would look at the old maids when
they meet, instead Of looking in the opposite
direction, perhaps there would not be so
many old maids. And IL they are as quiet
and mind their own business as well as the
old maids do, we should have a very peacea-
BILE town,
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American Association.

The following games were plaved hv Ia
sociation clubs yesterday: - 80
AT BALTIMORE
SL,LouiS...........0 o o al q n a
b&itimores..........1 o o y o z . \
Base hits-Baltimores, 0; St. Louis, 12, Er.
ing. 90" D@ir
AT PHILADELPHIA.
AInielcs....'......0 o OF OIL D o. &
CoiumDus.-.........O o U o q
Base hits-Athetics, 12; Columbus, o. Errors-
Athleties, 2; Columbus, 6. Batteries-Weyhing
ana Miiligan, knell, Twitchell and DOnohue.
AT BOSTON.
Game postponed by rain.
AT WASHINGTON.
WaShingtOnS... D o o 4 X
Milwaukees........0 o o o o y u
Base hits WashlDgtons. a; Milwaukees, q.
Errors-WashiDgtons 3; Mllwaukees, 3. Batter
ies-Carsey and Sutcr, killen and vaughn.
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Counting on the Rum Contingent.

The Portland Press publishes cut repre-
senting S. S. Brown figuring out a 25,OOO ma
jority for Maine Democrats next year. Fer
haps the facial likeness isn't SO correct as IL
might be. but it's clearly good deal nearer
right than the figures, without doubt. Evi-
IDENTIFY Simon is counting on large rum con-
tingent-just as he did in the last state cam
paign-and voters will act accordingly. Alter
being mauled few more Times the Demo-
Gratis of Maine NAV come to realize the fact
that Pine Tree citizens prefer temperance.
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WANTED.

WANTED-Ownerf for an alligator grip sack
w at the Atlantic House, ScarDoro Beacn,
u il
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT,

WASHINGTON, ID. O., August 20, 1871
y. w. Mitchell, Esq, RockLdJld, Me-:
Sir: This department Is In receipt OF your let
ter of the 21st instant, In which you refer to the
action Of the department on July 10th, In direct
ing the collector of your district to hold all spirit
uous liquors when seized, and to report the case
for such action as will contravene local statutes.
You call attention TO an advertisement Of a sale
at public auction OF seized liquors to be made at
Jackmantown, and ask that general order may
be issued to collectors in your state similar to the
instructions sent to the collector at Rockland.
In reply, you are informed that circular will
be prepared in accordance with your suggestions.
Respectfully yours,t
.. l.. SPAULDNG,
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man wbo travels for Caldwell Sweet & Co..
were driving pair Of horses In Winp, when
Arnold was thrown out by an accident on
the hill.
Bureoin. the Molunkus FrenchmaD, who
has two tame moose, has paid fine to the
wardens. and will be allowed to exhibit the
animals at the Eastern and Maine State fairs
One of the moose is male and the other a
female. They are now some three months
old and will be a great attraction. They
can be- handled and are as tame as the aver
age domestic animal
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
Colonel ], N. Greene's surveying party on
the shore line railroad Is still In the vicinity
of Cherryfield and making satisfactory pro-
gress. The people are confident that the
line is coming.
One of the arguments which the Washing
ton county people are holding out for the
Immediate commencement of the Shore Line
railway is that the steamer City Of Rich
mond is doing an immense business the
present wear with the down east ports, larger
than ever before in the history of the line.
The boat is heavily freighted each way, in
fact nearly every trip she is unable to take
ali the freight offered at Portland, and the
passenger list is continually increasing
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TNE MAINE STATE PRESS.
THE WEATHER.
Cool, Perhaps Frosty

Following is the forecast Of the weather for
New England. Cooler northwesterly winds !;
fair; continued cool for Sunday and Monday /;
frosts likely in northern portions of New
Hampshire and Vermont.
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Eastern Maine MethodIsts.

MAcHIAs, August 2S.-The five days
meeting of the Methodists on the East Ma
chias campground closed this afternoon.
Although stormy weather has prevailed the
attendance was more than the average. The
extensive cottage accommodations were ap-
nraciatad
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Captain Ellis In Trouble Again,

BIDDEFoRD, August 2S.-Stephen K. Ellis.
recently proprietor of the Biddeford House.
but now proprietor IF the Linwood House at
Old Orchard, was arraigned before Trial
Justice Guptill today on charge Of assault
ing his wife. He pleaded guilty and was
bound over to the Supreme Court He pro-
cured bail.
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS.


Published every day Sundays excepted) by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
At 81 ExoHANoK STREET. PORTLAND ME-
TERMS: Seven Dollars Year. When payment
made strictly In advance the price will be Six
dollars.
RATES OF ADvERTISING-One inch space OF
the length OF column, or twelve lines nonpareN
constitutes a square"
SPECIAL NOTICES, one-third additional.
Under head OF "AMUsEMENTs" and AUCTION
SALES" $500 per square per week; three.i .inser-
tons or less. S1.60.
sl.5o per square, daily, first week; 20 cents per
week after; three insertions or less, S1.00; con-
tinuing every other day after first week. 30 CENTS
Half square, three insertions or less, 75 cents.
one week, Sl.00; 30 cents per week after.
THE MAINE STATE PRESS.
Published every THURSDAY MORNING, at $3.50
year; If paid In advance, $500 year.
Advertisements inserted In the MAINE STATE
PRESS" (Which has large circulation In every
part of the State) for $O0 per square for first in
sertion. and 30 cents per square for each subse-
quent insertion.
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washouts on tho Central Hudson.

ALBANY, August 29-There were two
disastrous wash0uts on the Central Hudson
railroad last night, one at Castlet0n, eight
niles below here, the other ~ miles below,
AZ SchOdack. they result in the Suspension
OF trsffic since O'clock last night on the
Central road between Hudson and Albany,
The damage TO the road bed caused by the
washOut at Schodack 45 feet long has been
repaired. At Castleton a dam used for
furnishing water power to a card factory,
gave way, inundating the surrounding
county, aud washing out the track for Is
feet to depth Of 10 feet.
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Raining at hartford Too,

HARTFORD, Ct, August 2S.-The races at
Charter Oak park were postponed udtil
tomorrow on account OF rain.
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iscst weather Report.
Weather ohserxatInna-

Mean daily ther..6 81. o Max vel wind = 1OJS
Maximum ther- 20 Total precip ORA
Minimum ther.....590
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OBITUARY.
Daniel m. Cook.

Mr.. Daniel NJ. Cook died at his home in
Saco, Wednesday. August 10Th, at the ad-
vanced age of II years. In politics he was
Democrat and has held many offices of trust
in the gift of the party. representing his
town in both branches of the state legisla
ture, aud had long service as town clerk
He was genial, whole souled man.. and
many friends mourn with the relatives ovar
his death. Ever ready to help a friend
there are many ,n1 VINO ;, VIII u cary kindly re-
widow and daughter he has left win he the
object of their heartfelt sympathy. '"o
The funeral services were held at his late
residence on Saturday at 2 O'clock, condnct,
ed by Rev. Mr.. Cox, and the house was
filed by those anxious to pay their last re-
sppcts to the dead
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LOST AND FOUND
ROOMS.

WANTED A young married couple desire
wv two good rooms in the western p art of the
city, with or without board; carpeted rooms pre-
ferred but otherwise Cnfurnshed; must be sunny
and heated by steam or furnace. Address O.,
Press office, giving full particulars as to location
and price. 27-1
VvO LET-An unfurnished front room. 1t has a
Il large closet, hot and cold water and gas,
house pleasant and central. For particulars in
quire OF J. +. PROCTOR, No. 93 Exchange
street. 25-1
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Elaine Co sdsIe's House DAMAGED.

GREAT HARRINGTON, Mass, August D.
AT about hye O'Clock this afternoon a terrible
hurricane swept over portion OF the town.
ship OF Mount Washington, causing great
damage TO woods and crops. The hurricane
arose from an ordinary thunder storm, con-
ing from the southwest and passing across
the crest Of the mountain down through 10
South EgremOnt. No buildings were in the
track OF the hurricane. which cut a swarth
l5O ieet Wide through the woods and farm
lands adjacent to the property Of o. O. Whit
lock. A mass OF logs and debris was thrown
about SKY Farm cottage, the birthplace OF
the celebrated Goodale girls. The house es-
capped destruction. The course taken by the
hurricane was In thlnly settled part Of the
township, otherwise It's force could not have
failed to do great and serious injury.
ciarsn onr Rosev3ir Bursts.
CLAREMoNT, N. H., August 2s.-John Ty-
ler's reservoir, supplying this town with wa
ter, burst this afternoon. doing damage 10
the amount Of 5000 The pond was stocked
with trout. nearly all OF which were los.
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The STORY Confirmed

WASHINGTON, August 2S.-The following
cablegram was received by the congressional
ENJOYS here tonight from IquiQue, Chilli:
Balmaceda was defeated for the second
time today. After the victory the congress
slonal forces remained outside of the city.
Valparaiso was delivered to the German ad-
miral who Immediately delivered 1t to the
order of the congressional government.
Communicate this to the United States gov
ernment. (Signed) ERRAZURIZ.
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Paul j. Ltdback. in Equity, VS..
Lidback ManufactuTiug Co.
NOTICE is hereby given to all creditors Of the
~ said Lidback Manufacturing Co., TO present
their claims against said company to the under
signed Trustees appointed In above named suit,
on or before the first day OF October, A. d. 1891.
Per order of court.
HERBERT G. BRIGGS,
JOSIAH II. DRUMMOND, JR.
aug26sept1&8
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M. 9. Fernald, Orono.

W. W ccIudlu, OfOuO.
j, M. 5. Hunter, Pennington.
w. 3. Knowlton, Caribou
Frank w. Kinsley. East Machias.
III. nj. Orris, Fort Fairfield.
Each one of these Observers is furnished
with maximum thermometer, minimum
thermometer and a rain gauge, and makes a
monthly report by mail to the Agricultural
Depai tment at Washington.
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mAsuINGTON COUNTY.
sALMAuEDA BEATEN.
Valparaiso Surrendered to the Army
of the congressIonists.

WASHINGTON. August 2S.-Acting Secre-
tary of State Wharton received the following
cablegram tonight s-om Consul McCreary:
vALPARIso, Ausurt 28!~-A battle was
fought near this city this morning. The
government forces were badly beaten. Heavy
loss on both sides. The city has surrendered
to the opposition, but is the hands of the
admirals of the American, German, French
and English fleets for good order There is
no communication with Santiago. The op-
position forces are now entering the city.
Mr.. Wharton said tonight that Santiago
was cut off from telegraphic communication
with the outside world, the wires probably
being in the hands Of the insurgents or Min
lister Eganiw0uld have communicated with
the department.. giving more of the particu-
lars of the situation.
Nothing has been received at the navy de-
partment from Admiral Brown, commanding
the United States naval forces in Chilian
waters.
The Chilian minister could not be found
tonight, 1t is generally supposed he has re-
ceived the news Of the defeat of his govern
ment and for this reason declines to receive
anU 0na