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The Portland daily press., 1891-10-21
SHERIFF CRAM COMMENDED.
Proceedings of the Woman's Chris
tIan Temperance Union.

AUGUSTA, October 20.-The State Conven-
tion of the Maine Woman's Christian Tenn
perance Union opened this morning in the
Congregational church In this city. The
church was handsomely decorated with
flowers, national colors and banners. About
200 delegates were present at the morning
session. Frances E. Willard was unable to
attend, but sent letter.
The president, Mrs. l.. M. n. Stevens,
called the convention to order at 10 O'clock,
and committees were appointed. The re-
port of the executive committee was accept
ed. The report to the convention that the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union of
Maine had got over 800 new members during
Mrs. 5. L. Cram, corresponding secretary,
made her report The year Just past, she
says, has been most successful. Our county
presidents have been especially faithful in
strengthening the, county organizations. and
have taken pride In having the annual coun-
ty conventions conducted in the best posi-
bic form. The organization has grown and
brvadenud Ia Al its departments. The total
number of unions in the state Is 1853, gain
OF ~; membership $3.50, a gain of 500. The
lows: AndroscoggiD, Z; Aroostook. 10;
Cumberland, IS; Franklin, z; Hancock, z;
Kennebec, II; Knox, s; Lincoln. 8; Oxford,
9; Penobscot, IL Piscataquis. g.; Sagadahoc,
5; Somerset, 9; Waldo. s.; Washington, 16;
York, s; total, 153.
Loan libraries are supported by the unions
at Lewiston, Fort Fairfield, Houlton, Monti-
cello, Phillips, China, Vassalboro, South
Paris, Bangor Crusade. st. Albans and Cher
ryfield.
Mrs. Alice Raymond of Portland. superin-
tendent of the department of literature.
made an interesting and very encouraging re-
port to the convention. One pleasant fea-
ture of the convention Is quartette, com
posed of clergymen. j. NJ. Frost and T. d.
Jones OF Portland. A. A. Lewis Of Bath and
M. B. Priest of Gorham. who rendered fine
music.
Interesting remarks were made by Volney
B. Gushing and Rev. Messrs. Wyman Of
Lewiston, Frost and Jones Of Portland, and
Lewis Of Bath. The remarks touched all
the different features of the work of organi-
cation, the discouragements the special con-
stables had met with in Lewiston, and the
excellent work achieved in Portland by Sher-
lit Cram. In introducing Mr.. Cushing. the
president, Mrs. Stevens, said she would be
equally glad to have the chairmen of the Re-
publican and Democratic parties present and
address the meeting. Among the other
speakers was Mrs, Barakat, the Syrian
worker of the order.
At the evening session addresses of well
come were made by the pastor of the church,
Rev. j. S. Williamson and the president of
the Augusta Union, Mrs. e. s. F0gg. The
response was by Miss Aida Mehan Of Thom-
aston: The annual address OF the president,
Mrs. Stevens, was very pertinent and able.
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-21
GEN ERAL NEWS.

Pension Commissioner Raum says he has
not rendered his resignation.
A court of inquiry has been appointed to
investigate the loss Of U. s. 5. Despatch.
Senator Voorhees,, who is in Vagina with
Gov. Hill of New York, has been robbed of
$500 in drafts and $50 in money by a pick
pocket
VIM. Coy has made confession of the muir
der of John Whalen, whose body was found
buried on the mountain side at Washington.
Mass, last Tuesday.
Leda Lamontaigne, the Canadian girl ex-
tradited from the United States, was SEN
fenced to seven years Imprisonment at
SheIbrooke, Que, yesterday for arson.
An explosion of natural gas occurred in
Saman's large carpet store, Allegheny City.
Pa, yesterday morning. setting fire to the
building and seriously ipjuring three per.
sons. The building was entirely DESTROYED,
Loss $4,000.
Last evenings Boston journal SAYS: SIN
| telligence has been received TODAY that
owing to internal difficulties In the New
York Associated Press, the Tribune and
Sun have withdrawn from the Organization
and iu conjunction with various news organ.
izations will form an independent service
which will be known as the National Associ
ated Press, and of which Mr.. Charles A
J Dana Of the Sun Is president"
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Figures Talk.

Nodu EIduclSCO ArBOnauI.)
No nation in the world. In any age, has re-
duced national debt so speedily as the
United States. In 1876 the national debt
was S2,SS6, 100000. In 1890 1t was sos. S.OOO,-
OOO-a reduction Of 81 ,39S. .OOO, 900 in twenty
years. Before the century closes the debt
will be entirely discharged. The per capita
debt Of the United States is less than that Oh
any other nation-S2S. 1t Is S21S In France
500 IN the United Kingdom. S79 10 LIiaiyt;
S63 In Germany, S35 in Russia. In Ensaanu .sIans,
with free trade, the rate OF taxation Oe.weH,n s,a
1870 and 1890 was nearly 20 per cent, Willy Mnlo
in the United States, under protecuve uusles
taxation decreased 10 per cent Ior tne same
rariod' The per capita debt In 1865 was $40.
The reduction to S28 has been made Through
the protective system. Until June, this year
an asereeate OF $50, ,000, 900 10 gold has been
sTnarfed to Europe. Already the rehuent
Stream is pouring back from Europe at a rate
that will exceed 500, 900. 900. In the United
States are peace and plenty; In Europe
famine prevails and war Is the constant
menace. 1t is prosperity and contentment in
the United States; adversely and alarm In
Europe. Republicanism and protection are
preserving qualities.
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-21
MAUD S. BEATEN.
sunol Now Holds the Worlds Trot-
ting Record.

STOCKTON, Cal, Oct. 20.-Sunol beat the
worlds record on the Stockton track today,
beating Maud SIS time by half second. Az
TER warming her up In three miles jogging
and rubbing down. Marvin came out at D.
m. to 60 against the record. At the first at
tempt, he nodded for the word and she ran
away alone. The runner was waiting at the
half for her. She went the first quarter In
3l.3. the half in 1.04 fiat. the three quarters
In 1.S7, and came home strong scored in
2OS14. There were six timers and every
watch was the same. The crowd went wild
when the time was made known. AdvertIs
er lowered his record from 222 to ZIG, and
Lady Well lowered her record from 2.17 to
21612
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-21

Bloodhounds Employed In the
Chase.
Memphis Telegram. |

Since the killing OF Overseer Tom Miller,
on j. F. Franks plantation and the burning
of Terrell & Bonds gin house on Saturday.
a posse Of citizens has been after the rioting
negro cotton-pickers In Lee county. Arkan-
sas. On Sunday one was killed and several
wounded. The rest found refuge In large
canebrake, which was surrounded and the
lines patrolled by thirty-six white citizens.
The cane Is very tall and dense and afford
ed good shelter. Tuesday party Of eight
negroes attempted to escape. Three OF them
were shot. One named Pryton was killed
instantly. Bob Patterson leader Of the
band. was mortally wounded, and another
received a flesh wound. Five were captured.
The excited captors wanted to lynch them,
bat cooler counsel prevailed, and they were
marched under heavy guard to Lee county
jail at Mariana. Wednesday morning
Captain Bush Of Mariana arrived at the
scene with bloodhounds. Tney were put on
the track Of the fugitives In the canebrake.
Escape is almost impossible, as the crane
brake Is surrounded by men. and II the ne
groes resist they will be killed.
Tom Miller's body was found by one oi
the posse where his murderers had left It
His body was riddled with buckshot. The
county Is much unsettled and cotton-pickinl
Is at standstill. Many negroes have fiec
and the loss will be serious to planters.
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SHE KILLED A WILD CAT.
A Maine Girls PIuck-Hunters Lost
A Bear In Possession,

BANGOR, October 20.-A young woman
who lives in Holden reports an exciting en-
counter with wild cat In lonely field. On
last Saturday evening there was pairing
bee at a house on Mann's Hill, and the
young lady started to cross lots from her
home to the bee. AS she was crossing the
field she saw young wildcat and seizing
club attacked and killed the beast. She was
a good deal startled and out of breath when
she arrived at her destination, but managed
to tell her story aud enjoy the bee very much
after she had finished IL.
CALAIS, October 20.-It Is rumored that
Frank Gould, one of hunting party I'D the
lakes, has been lost In the woods for several
days and cannot be found. Recently a
party of local sportsmen went on a deer
hunt to Squirrel Point. One Of the party.
Capt. George Gott, got astray and night
overlook him in the woods. He fortunately
found an old logging camp which offered
shelter for the night. His friends became
very uneasy but he was found the next day
MEDDYBEMPs, October 20.-Hon. Isaac
Bearce has fine orchard, perhaps the finest
in this county. 1t is situated some ways
from his house In thick growth of woods.
Isaac with his two hired men went to gather
apples recently. They discovered large
bear In possession, and at last account he
mad refused to retreat. He was making sad
havoc among the fruit.
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CANApA'S pEFENcEs.
That Report Wanted to Furnish Mli-
tarY Eatlmates.

OTTAWA, October 20-The home govern
ment has called upon the goYernor-general
to request the minister of militia to submit
to His Excellency, at the earliest possible
moment, for transmission to Downing street,
report on the defences and Notifications Of
Canada prepared some time since under the
supervision Of his department. Lord Sails
bury's administration Is preparing military
estimates and revising the whole imperial
system Of outlay for purposes Of offence and
defense and requires this information from
Canada as part Of the data for the revision.
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HOME AND CHILDREN GONE.
The Little Ones Left Sleeping with a
Lamp Burning.

BIRMINGHAM. Ala, October 90 Near
Lime Rock, Ala. last night, John Long, a
farmer. and his wife, went to visit sick
neighbor, leaving their four children at home
asleep. The hall lamp was left burning.
Returning at o'clock this morning, the
Longs found their house in ruins aud tn rec
OF the children, aged IL, 6 and years,
burned to death: The other child, boy
aged IA, was fatally injured. 1t is supposed
the lamp exploded.
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-21

EOR SALE-Woodfords; one of the best built
n homes on Pleasant street. IL rooms and
bath, steam heating fine lawn, $4,000 feet In lot,
beautiful park in rear; will be sold very cheap to
close an estate. W. ii. WALDRON, $50 Middle
street. 20-1
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HOW Ir STARTED.
The Movement to Liberate the Ror.
den Mutineers.

BANGOR, October 2O-The movement to
secure pardon for e. w. Clark and George
Merrill, now serving life sentence at
Thomaston, Me-, for the murder of the two
mates of the schooner Jefferson Borden of
Boston, was originated by DR.. W. E. Crockett,
formerly of Rockland, Me-, but of late years
resident of Boston. The petition declares
that the men have suffered enough for their
crime. and in series of articles to be pub
lished their sufferings on board the Jefferson
Borden after the unsuccessful attempt to
seize her will be described at length. Clar k
says that prominent citizens of New Orleans
where he and Merrill shipped, and of Bos-
ton, where they were tried, are interesting
themselves In the matter, while much in
terest is shown by prominent Maine men
Clark. who is q native of Rockland, is now
80 years old. His mother lives in Liberty,
Me. Merrill is Finn. The mutiny occur.
red on March 20, 1876
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.rbe following are the observations Of
the Agricultural Department weather bureau
for yesterday. October 20. taken at p. N.
10Th meridian time, the observations for each
station being given In this order: Tempers-
ture. direction OF tho 'sind. state Of the
weather:
Boston, 52o, SW, cloudess; New York, 4SO
SW, cloudless; Philadelphia, 500, W, cloudy
Washington, 4So, w, cloudy; Albany, 4so. S,
cloudy; Buffalo, 500. w. cloudy; Huron.
Dak., 500, NV, cloudless; Detroit, 44o, NV.
cloudless; Chicago, 54o, SW, cloudless; st.
coudless ST. vincent 4s a.1 N Goddess
Bismarck, 4S0, NV, partly cloudy; Jackson
Vile, co., w, clOudless.
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-21
SIGNS OF VICTORY.
What Political Observer Reports
Concerning Ohio.

WASHINGTON, October 20.-A gentleman
who is competent political observer, who
went to Ohio to assist in the political situa-
tion. writes as follows; IF required to
make prediction at this time touching the
result Of the coming election In Ohio for
governor, would say that Mckinley will be
elected. This opinion Is not based upon re :
ports received from Republican managers
and partisans. but mainly upon conversa-
tions held with fair-minded men in various
sections Of the state, as we'll as from infer
ences drawn from statements made by we'll
informed Democrats. The Democrats ex-
press belief in CampbelPs election, but 1t
Is very plain from their manner that their
hope Is much stronger than their faith.
They discuss Campbelrs election as proba-
bllity, and talk Of him as having "a chance
They are earnest enough in behalf of their
candidate, but there Is a lack Of that enthu-
siasm and confidence which is always exhib-
tied by those who feel satisfied that success
is to reward their labors."
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-21
AGENTS wANrEs

"ANTED-Agents for cheapest life insurance
w known. previous experience not necessary
Only % single assessments total since 1886
State treasury guarantee fund, responsible man.
agement DO speculative features. Send for cir
culars. Correspondence invited. PROVIDENT
AID SOCIETY, of Portland, Me. Office 90 Ex-
change street. sep9.S
WdNTED-AgeDts to sell the Pinless Clothes
uhu LED Line; the only line ever invented
that holds the clothes without pins: perfect sue
cess; patent recently issued; sold only by agents.
to whom the exclusive right is given on receipt
OF 30 cents we will send sample line by mail;
also circulars price list and terms to agents. Sc
cure your territory at once. Address The PIN
less Clothes Line Co, 80 Hermon Street,
Worcester Mass. rap1iS&Wlyr :
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-21

quality charming and blessed beyond all
praise"
The Lancashire manufacturers are much
disturbed by fears Of bull moyement In the
Liverpool cotton market concurrent with the
campaign for free silver In the United
States.
The Russian town Of Robson has been en-
tirely destroyed by fire. Five children were
burned to death.
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-21
SkVED BY THE CHURCHES.
Rising Waters Force Spanish Villa
gers Into the Belfries.

MADRID, October 2O.-Advices from Alme-
ria and Alugia report that the mountain tor
rents flowing from the Sierra Nevada have
inundated the surrounding country. The
town Of Albox has suffered greatly, and the
inhabitants were forced to take refuge In the
towers of the churches and other elevated
places. The damage to property is immense.
The workingmen of Valladolid have struck
for an eight hour day.
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-21
Secretary Foster to Take the stump.


WASHINGTON, October 20.-Secretary Fos-
ter will leave Washington this evening for
Ohio, to remain until after the election He
Is booked for 10 speeches in behalf of the
Republican cause. his first, at Findlay,
Thursday night, being the main speech OF
the series. 1t will be devoted to the silver
and tariff questions and state issues.
Mr.. ManIey Quoted.
WASHINGTON, October 2o.-A gentleman
who recently had a talk with Mr.. Manley at
Augusta, Me-, quotes that gentleman as say
ing the Maine delegation would not present
the name OF Mr.. Blaine as a candidate be-
fore the Republican National Convention.
Mr. Blaine, Mr.. Manley said, has ex-
pressed desire that the Maine delegation
should not make him candidate, and intim-
ated II his name were presented by some
other delegation and he were nominated he
would not decline.
The Light All Right.
NEW YORK, October 2O.-A Washington
special to the Evening Post today says that
the officers Of the Light House Board are
feeling jubilant over the ex0Deraton of their
service from responsibility in connection
with the recent loss of the Despatch at As
that the schooner Drift, which was Temporal
rily acting as the Assateague lightship, was
In her proper place.
Fer Torpedo Boat No. 2.
WASHINGTON, October 20.--Tne contract
for building torpedo boat, No. was today
awarded to the Iowa Iron Works of Du-
huque, Iowa, at their bid of $113,500. The
boat will be of 120 tons displacement and Is
to be finished within one year.
The Pension List.
WASHINGTON, October 20.- The follow
ing Maine people have been granted PEN
si0ns:
ORIGINAL.
Henry F. Brlckett, John G. Freethy,
Fred b. Smith, Geo. w. LOngfellow,
| Henry A. Norcross, Wm Sweetsir,
Franklin w. Emory.
ADDITIONAL.
| Thomas Brown, Andrew johnson,
Daniel Stalk, Peter Callahan,
Pell Clas0n.
| RESTORATION AND REISSUE.
Ebenezer Thompson.
INCREASE.
| Thomas Patmore, Davis Mcdonald,
/ Albert A. Smith, Ellhu A. Browp,
Abel Lancaster, andrew ,. weymouth,
Mark n Richardson, ThOs. Knowlt0n,
/ David s. Snow, Geo. f. Allen,
| Llewellyn Green.
ORIGINAL, WIDOWS, ETC.
Harriet j. Barnard, Minor of Aug L. Hayes.
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The searIes VIII Case.

BosToN. October 2O.-In the Supreme
Court room this morning ii any one had
doubts as to the settlement Of the Searles
will case they were dissipated when Solo
mon Lincoln, who is counsel in the case,
said to Judge Knowlton that he could not be
In court tomorrow because tte Searles will
case would begin again at Salem, land con-
tinue the whole week"
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-21
the w EATH ER.
More Rain Promise d

Following is the forecast of the weather for
New England: Rain; stationary tempera-
ture; southeast gales.
Storm signals displayed from Narragansett
Section to Boston Section.
Cautionary signals displayed at Eastport,
Portland Section and New Haven.
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-21
Obituary Notes.

Slgnor Scafate. the famous singing master.
has died In Naples.
Intelligence was received In Boston yester-
day OF the death In Washington Of Hon.
Return j. Meigs, an eminent lawyer and
father Of Joseph V. Meigs Of Lowell, the
elevated railroad man. Mr.. Meigs, the elder,
was born In Kentucky In 1901. He was the
author Of several standard law books.
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-21
YearIIng Pacing Record Broken.

INDEPENDENCE, Iowa. Oct. 20-Today
the yearling Rollo. the property Of the jew
cit stock farm Of Buffalo. N. Y, was the
star performer. breaking the worlds pacing
record for yearlings. making.the mile in 2.31.
To beat 2.15 IA. Fedora trotted In 2.15.
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-21
LIehtshIp Blown off.

PROVIDENCE. October 20.-Capt. Foster
of the steamer William Crane arrived at
this port early this morning and reports that
the Winter Quarter Shoal lightship was
blown out to sea by the recent heavy gale
and as yet, so far as he knows, has not been
found. He also reports an unknown three
masted schooner sunk off Hog Island.
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-21
Inc Boston ProcIamatIon,

Boston, October 2O.-The local forecast
for Wednesday, in Maine: Fair. preceded by
rain in the northern portions; fair in the
southern portions; cooler; winds between
south and west. Fair and rising tempera-
ture for Thursday and Friday.
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Sunday School Workers Meet.

PENNINGTON, Oct. 2O.-The Franklin
County Sunday School Convention was held
here today in the Congregational church. Iu
spite of the rain, nineteen schools were rep
resented by 20 delegates, 10 superintendent,
and pastors. The sessions were profitable
and well attended. The following officers
were elected:
President-Roscoe Vaughan, Wilton.
Vice Presidents-J. w. Hatch, Pennington; W.
L. Daggett, Strong; G. o. Thwing, Pennington
j. III. Crowell, Temple.
Secretary-E. Gerry, Pennington.
Treasurer-D. g. Leavitt, Phillips.
Executive Commlttee-J. 7. ToOthaker, Phil
lips; E. O. Smith, New Sharon; Joseph Plummer,
Weld; Z. A. Hall, Chesterville; G. II. McLeary,
Strong.
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WANTED-To buy $1,000 worth of cast-off
w clothing; pay the highest cash price for
ladies' dresses, gents and children's clothing, and
gents winter oyercoats call, address letter or
postal to MRS. G0ODHART, SO Middle street.
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in August and again attempted monday.
hearing will be given Wednesday.
M,t,byIdee Launching.

CHERRyF1r1p. Oct. 20. = There was
launched TODAY by J. w. Sawyer & Sons,
Millbridpe. barkentine Robert S. Patterson.
of Philadelphia. 742 tons register. The prin-
cipal owners are Captain Stephen L. Tum-
rell of Philadelphia, who VIII command her,
Simpson Clapp & Co. OF New York. and the
builders.
Visiting the States Wards.
AueusTA. Oct, Ex-Governor Burleigh
and council left this afternoon for Boston
and Hartford. TO visit the institutions In
Boston where Maine wards are and the asy-
lum for the deaf and dumb at Hartford.
A Dam Gone.
BATH, Oct. 2O.-The dam 70 feet long at
the Wiunegance Mills gave way. Monday.
1t had been weakening for some time. 1t
will take all the fall to repair 1t, and the
mills there will be unable to run any more
this season.
Calais board of Trade.
CALAIS, Oct. 2O.-A. @. Hill has been cir
culating paper getting the names of mer-
chants who are desirous Of forming board
of trade. The paper was signed by nearly
every business man in town.
viii Build a Church,
SAco, Oct. 20-The French Protestant So.
ciety of Biddeford today purchased lot on
Temple etreet on which they win shortly
build church.
Maine Patents.
WASHINGTON, Oct 20.-The following pat
ents have been granted to people In Maine:
CIV. Clement, Waterville, car coupling
j. A. jerks, West Pembroke, reed organ.
A. II, Lowell, Woodfords, pump.
H. g. w. G, Smith, Gray, road cart.
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The body of an unknown man was found
near the tracks of the Boston & Maine rail-
yesterday morning. The head was badly
crushed.
The Portland daily press., 1891-10-21

E0R SALE-Work sleds, sleigh, pung, harness.
II es, office railing, bookcase, standing desk
stove, two wagons, tools, sail boat and turning
lathe must be sold this week. w. II. SIMON
TON SON, 432 Commercial street. 2oI
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| WANTED-To buy from $4,000 to $4,000
w worth of gents cast off clothing. The high
est cash price paid than any other dealer; orders
promptly attended to- Call address M
BERSTEIN, All Fore street. No business at
tended to on Saturday. oct14-4
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NOTICE-Wanted to buy from $1,000 to $15-
IN 600 worth of castoff clothing; / pay the
highest cash price for ladies' dresses gents and
children's clothing and gents winter overcoats I;
call, or address letter or postal to 8. LEVI,
81 Middle street. auglOtf
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1ha Racing ,CYcIers.

NEW YORK, October N.-Lumsden and
O'Flanagan are out of the bicycle race. At
l a. m. the score was:
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ORAN. October 2O.-The French garrison
at Tiemoen, sixty-eight miles to the south
west, has been ordered to occupy Touat, the
oasis in the Sahara, to prevent Its occupa-
ton by the troops of the Sultan of Morocco
France and Morocco have been disputing
about Touat for some time. The movement
Is directly in accord with the recent an
nouncement by Nj. Rlbot. minister OF foreign
of Morocco to strictly regard her territorial
rights. 1t was not supposed that the gov
ernment would so promptly enforce Its
threats by action. 1t Is, however, the gen.
eral opinion tnat the government Is irrevoca-
bly, determined once for all to secure the alb
solute safety and inviolability Of Its Algeri-
an possessions.
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MAIN e.
A nameIess Craft.
TCnaotoI to fha prasc

RocKLAND, Oct. 2O.-What was formerly
known as the schooner John d. Griffin was
launched here today from the yard of Cobb,
Butler & Co. This vessel has been entirely
rebuilt, having been deepened and length
ened. She has received new hooks, keelson.
spars, rigging, etc., and is now handsome
vessel of about 115 tons. She has not Eeen
named yet. Charles II. Pressey of this city
is the owner.