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The Portland daily press., 1891-07-27
RODE WITH DEATH.
Passengers on Railroads in Two Hem.
ispheres Suddenly Killed.
An Ohio Pleasure Party Imprisoned
in a Blazing Car.
French ExcursiOnistS Killed and Man.
gled in a Collision.

DAYTON, o., July 26.-Wm. g. Douglass,
one of the foremen of the National Cash
Register works, and one of the committee in
charge Of the Cincinnati, Hamilton &
Dayton excursion to Woodsdale. tells this
story of Saturday nights wreck in which
three persons were killed and 40 seriously in
jured. The train was crowded and started
on the return trip from Woodsdale at about
o'clock Abont an hour later, the accident
occurred at Middleton. A drawbar at about
the middle OF the excursion train broke and
they stopped at Middleton to patch 1t up.
Brakemen were Immediately sent out with
red flags to flag approaching trains. Nearly
half an hour was consumed in repairing the
disabled car. The red lights were not
promptly changed to the rear Of this car, the
train was pulling out when the accident 0c.
CURED at nearly 9 o'clock Two hundred
and fifty men. women apd children were in
the last three coaches and all knew that
freight train was following and they appre-
oiated and talked of their danger. Some of
them called the conductors, Peter q. Clan
cy, attention to their peril and he cautioned
them If they heard the train coming they
should jump from the car. Five minutes
later the awful disaster was upon them. The
excursion train was creeping off on side
track, when an ominous roaring was heard
from the train then not over quarter Of a
mile away. When near the station, the engin
eer of the freight train saw the flag man and
Immediately called for down brakes. He
saw that collision was inevitable then and
he and his fireman jumped. An instant
later the crash came. Ali but the two HAD
coaches had left the siding when the mogul
went ploughing through. The rear car and
its human freight was hurled into the ditch.
The next coach was struck fairly in the end
and the locomotive pushing under it,elevated
1t to an angle of 45 degrees and there it stood
filled with people. The car caught fire but
the engineers and firemen were able to ex-
tinguish the blaze by the use of hose from
the locomotives. The two cars lay in the
ditch with manned and mangled people
in agony and pleading for help. Rescuers
Physicians and citizens of Middletown were
soon at the scene to join in rescuing the un-
fortunates. The terror stricken excursion
lists were made comfortable in the houses.
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AN INSUUGENT TELLS THIS LITTLE TALE
Consequently the Congressional par
ty In Chill 10 Way Ahead.
RIuenose seal Pirates Wrecked on
that International Agreement.
Assassination Enclosed In Literature
and Sent to Nine. carnot.

SAN DIEGO, Cal. July 26.-Steamer Mon
sterat put into this port last night for coal
aud proceeded north today. Carlos KruR.
captain of the port of Iqulque, Is aboard.
having come upon visit on account Of Ill
ness. The vessel left lquiqus July 2. at
which time the insurgents had control Of
everything except the southern part of the
country. Krug said that II the insurgents
had the arms they are amply able to pay for,
the rebellion would end inside Of thirty days.
He reports that the government Is issuing
paper money to such an extent that 1t Is only
worth three to one Of gold. The insurgents
derive revenue Of over two million dollars
a month from the nitrate fields, which are
used to carry on the war. A shipment Of
arms Is expected 10 arrive any day which
will enable the insurgents to place force In
the field which will outnumber Balmaceda's
army and put an end TO his reign.
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NOR SALE-First class farm of about 20 acres,
IL cuts 40 tons hay in the city of Wesbrook;
good buildings; Sebago water free; apples, pears,
plums, cherries, currants. etc.; abundance OF
wood. some timber; tools go with the farm. Also
Tor sale, eight horses, jggers, sleds, harnesses,
phaeton, open buggy, etc. e.. b. MCGREGOk,
203 Commercial street, 24-u
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FIRST OF the SEASON.
Sealing Schooner Marvin Seized by
the Cutter Rush.

VICTORIA. 3. c., July 26.-The sealing
schooner e. B. Marvin returned to port last
night, having been seized by the American
cutter Rush in attempting to enter Behring
Sea after being warned by the Rush at Sand
Point not to do so. The Rush seized her and
handed her over to the British warshlp
Nymphe by whom she was ordered home.
United States steamer Marion sailed for
Behring Sea today. Commander Hitch
cock Of the Alert was passenger and will
rejoin his ship. Sealing Is certainly stopped
In Behring Sea, and all the Victoria fleet are
now on their way home. The entrance TO
Behring Sea Is effectually blocked and now
patrolled by five American and two British
war vessels. The latter are the Nymphe and
Pheasant and the United States vessels are
the revenue cutters Bear, Rush aud COrWin
and gunboats ThetIs and Mohiean.
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THE STAvE.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY

CUMBERLAND COUNT1.
The second annual fair Of the Northern
Cumberland Agricultural Society will be
held on their grounds in Harrison. October
9th, 7th and Sth.
FRANKLIN COUNTY.
Mr.. George w. Frisbee, of Belfast, recent
ly appointed fish and game warden, has
been ordered to Rangeley Lake for duty.
HANCOCK COUNTY.
Hurry Atwood, only son Of John Atwood,
a Boston Commission Merchant, lost an eye
by the careless discharge of a revolver at
East Bucksport, the other day.
KENNEBE9 COUNTY.
The buildings of Totlas Gerald Of Albion
have been burned.
The Kennebec Jou.7al reports that the S
ID. Warren paper company OF Cumberland
Richards paper mill at Gardiner, which has
been shut down for some time.
At the Hallowell granite works there are
two modest monuments ready for shipment
to the west coast OF Africa, there to mark
the graves of Frank NJ. Gates, Bowdoin 80
are buried near Freetown. These monuments
are each 36 inches long, 20 inches wide and
8 inches thick, OF the best Hallowell granite,
inscribed with sunk cut letters. The inscrip-
tions are somewhat similar, that for Mr..
Harris's grave being Missionary from
aged 81 years." Both these young men came
from Maine, worked together and died the
same hour Of the same day.
The stockholders Of the Case lde Woolen
Mill, at their annual meeting in Waterville,
elected as directors, j. b. Mayo, Foxcroft !;
Waterville; John Aver. Oakland; j. b.
Curtis, Boston. j. b. Mayo was chosen
president; John Aver, treasurer; II. w.
Dunn, clerk. A semi-annual dividend Of
3 per cent was declared for the six months
ending June Both, payable August 1st. The
earnings OF this mill the past six months
have been more than for any previous entire
year since 1t commenced to run.
KNOX COUNTY.
The body Of another infant has been found
at Thomaston. 1t was floating in the mill
creek pond.
LINCOLN COUNTY.
The Lincoln County Teachers Association
will hold their annual session at Round
Pond. Tuesday and Wednesday, August 25
and 26.
PENoBscoT COUNTY.
Three Howlaud boys are to be sent to the
Reform School for stealing from the pulp
company's store and the house of an Italian,
where S120 was taken.
PIscATAoUIs COUNTY.
Charles ID. Luce, of Guilford, has gone to
Alphena, Michigan, to take charge Of spool
factory.
WALDO COUNTY.
Mr.. Jerry Luce, of Burnham. who was re-
ported as leaving home In a strange manner,
has returned. He says he has passed tne
time in the woods, and thought that the ON 3tl-
GERS Of the law were i'll parsult Oh nlu. Ing
500 in money which he took with nun rs
lost. He mad been somewhat out Oh heaun
from disabilities contracted in the war, and
had acted strangely for some days
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Pine Tree RIpIe Club.

The initial shoot Of the Pine Tree Rifle
Club was held Saturday afternoon at Pine
Point, over the range of f. W. Litchfeld. a
member of the club. The light was very
good, while the wind was strong and puffy,
but it was thought that the low average of
the scores was owing to d. p. Holding. The
totals Of the scores, shot at 200 yards, Off
hand, on the Standard American target,
were as follows: A. G. Both, 81; Z. w.
Litchfeld, &c; L. c. Danlels,61 M. Standish,
SO; A. Tucker, 81.
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What Colorado Editors Say.

DENVER, Col, July 25.-A few days ago
the Times addressed the following. circular
to the Republican editors of Colorado: First
Are you in favor of the renomination of
President Harrison? Second.H not, why
not? Third-Who is your favorite Tor Presi-
dent?
A great many replies have been received,
rs per cent of which give Secretary Blaine,
as the fayorite, % per cent. for Harrison and
the rest scattering. From the letters it is
seen that the opposition to Harrison Is on
account of his we'll known anti-silyer views.
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Henry NJ. Stanley, the explorer. has met
with serious accident. According to infer
nation received at Geneva from MuerTeD,
where Mr.. Stanley Is staying with his wife,
the explorer has fractured his left lower
thigh bone by slipping while mountain
climbing.
Emperor William fell on the deck Of one
OF his war ships Thursday and injured his
knee so that he will be compelled to give the
wounded member long rest.
The French military authorities are great
ly disturbed by the elaborate inspection and
rearrangement of the Italian troops and for
tifcations on the French frontier.
IL Is now said that Prof. Koch resigned
his offices not because he was dissatisfied
with the resnlts of his discoveries but 70 ac-
cept the position Of director of the new In
stltute of Infectious diseases, lust established
by the German government.
Gov. DAILY and other officers visited the u.
S. steamship Philadelphia at Halifax, Satur-
day, and were received with salutes. On
shore party Of United States marines had
a lively row with number Of British sailors
and one marine named Allen, who drew
revolver, was arrested aud locked up.
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ON THE DIAMONDS.
Spindle City Ball Players score a
Victory In Portland.

Portland had an apparently winning lead
when Lewiston went TO the bat in the ninth
inning Saturday. Then Lewiston tied the
game on hits and errors, A. Lezotte's base
on balls, McLaughlin's errors, single by
Burns, and a double by Parsons, giving
them three runs. Parsons twas called out
at the plate, trying to score on fly to DAILY.
DAILY made fine throw to the plate, but
Parsons should have been called safe, and
have won the game. Lewiston won in the
eleventh. Mccormack leading off with a
double, going to third on Webster's error
and home on Slater's wild throw to catch
him at the plate.
The game was well played in spite OF the
poor condition of the grounds. Mulcahy
gave almost all the close decisions against
the visitors. Attendance. 400. The score:
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DEAD BURNED AND TORN,
Fifteen Killed and Sixty Injured in a
Collision In France,

PARIS. July ga collision between ex-
cursion trains occurred at st. Maude today
in which fifty persons were injured. The
trains were returning from a musical
festival at Fonteroy. The second
train crashed into the preceding train before
the latter had left the st. Maude station.
The guards van and three rear carriages of
the fast train were wrecked and caught fire
from gas. A later despatch says sixty per-
sons were injured and Is dead bodies have
been recovered. Most of the dead are leg
less. their limbs having been crushed off
through the jamming together of the seats.
Fully 10000 onlookers are at the scenes.
Relatives OF the victims assembled at the
rail way station and heart rendering scenes
were witnessed as the visitors were ex-
tricated from the wreck. The driver and
fireman of the second train were burned
alive
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NOR SALE-House and land, No. 40 Park
IL street; house and land, No. StetsOn Court;
house and land, No. 20 Middle street; two houses
and land, 265 Fore street. VIII be sold separate
or together TO close an estate Inquire of A. c.
LIBBY, 42H2 Exchange ST. 17-4
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T,OR SALE AT WOODFORDS- Modern house,
IL rooms with bath, steam hear, Sebago, dry
cellar, perfect drainage. pleasing outlook, large
lot, central location. Price reasonable and easy
terms. Apply TO w. II. MOTLEY, .Woodfo. ds
T. 90, or JOHN ii. CARD, ] S01a Middle st. 21-l
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NOR SALE-New brick house at So Mellen
u street. Enquire at 525 CUMBERLAND
STREET. 30tf
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BANGOR, July 26.-A deer made its ap-
pearance in the streets of the city this
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The following games were played In the
American Association Saturday:
At Observation-Disclosures, 81: Bostons, 3. Four
teen Innings.
At Washington-Athletics, o; washiDgtons, A.
At Observation-Disclosures IL; Louisvllles, 3.
At Columbus-Columbus, A; st. Louis, /.
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FOR Saving Life In Maine.

WASHINGTON, July 25.-The Secretary of
the Treasury has awarded silver life saw
ing medal to Albert Owen, for the rescue Of
three men from drowning near Eastport,
Me-, in July, 1889.
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The National League.

The following games were played Satur
day in the National League:
At Boston-New Yorks, Is; Bostons, 3.
At MISUNDERSTANDING, 1 Pittsburgs, o.
AT observation-disclosures, 10; Clevelands, IA.
At Braokiyn-BroOkiyns,l I s; Philadelphias, 2.
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NOR SALE-At Woodfords, one OF the most
Il desirable locations at the corner mice house
on corner lot OF one acre high land all choice for
building lots; cheap to close an estate. w. III.
WALDR0N, $50 Middle street. 2l-l
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Other Games.
IH6 IUIIUWIuB BdHI5o
played Saturday:

The following games by local teams were
played Saturday:
Windsors, 81 Eagle Stars 4.
Atlantlcs, 81 Bramhalls, IL.
BesOlutes, 81; Webb & Gushing, II.
Young Rovers, g; Young Shamrocks, 2.
II. IL. Widbers, 20; Sons Of Veterans, 8.
Young Giants, % Munjoys, o.
Twitchell, Champlin Company, 10; +. z. lib
belts, 3.
Brown Thurston, 8; Mnllken-T -Tomlnson, 6.
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PoRTLANDs.
swimming run made with one man ou'.
Innings..1 z 5 Q 8 0lO IL
Lewistons.,..O o o 8 L
Portlands.....O o / o o o 2 o o.

Earned run-Lewiston. Two base hits-Parsons,
Mccormack. FIRST base on balls-By Willis,
A. Lezotte. Burns; by Morse, DAILY, McLauehlin,
Webster. First base on errors-Keay, Willis,
Shine, Donovan, A. LeZotte, Mccormack. Stolen
bases-Wiliis, Kelly, Donovan. Struck out-By
Willis, Rudderham, A. Lezotte, MoIse; b6 Morse,
DAILY, Webster Hit by pitched ball-Millis,
Slater, j. Lezotte, Mccormack. Double plays
Seine Webster, Rudder ham, Kellogg. Left on
bases-Lewistons, g; Portlands, 9. Passed balls
Burns shine. Tine-lh Som. Umpre-Mul-
cahy.
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viii Not Resign.

BEAVER, Pa, July Ex-senator Quay told
an interviewer last night that there was not
the slightest foundation for the published
statement that he intended TO resign his seat
in the United States Senate
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The following are the United States Signal
Ssrvice observations for yesterday, July
Goth, taken at 8 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, 66o, S. cloudless; New York, 700,
S, tpartly cloudy; Philadelphia, 100, NV,
dy; Albany. GO, NV, rain; Buffalo, GO.
NV, cloudless; Cleveland, missing; De-
troit, 64'. K, cloudy; Chicago, $40, E, part
y cloudy; ST. Paul, 7O0. w, cloudless; Du-
1M1xn' Mm' o.. SW, cloudless; st. Vincent, 6060,
dy; Jacksonville. 77O. calm, rain. = >" O''N
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LOST AND FOUND.

FNOUND-At Peaks Island purse containing
money! The owner can have the same by
proving property and paying for advertisement.
Call at 225 HIGH STREET, City. 24-1
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NOR SALE-Two story house and land situated
IL on the corner of Lincoln and Franklin
streets, containing 10 rooms; divided for two
families; in good condition. For particulars in-
qure on premises. 14u
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PRICE ga YEAR. WHEN PAID In ADVANCE 80.

endure. Our strong desire for continued
life. what is it but desire for God; for con-
tinuance in God? In our confident faith we
can rejoice and labor even up TO the end'
just as He did who Is the author and periec-
ter of faith
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II OST-Saturday on Thomas or Carleton streets,
IL framed tail board with hinges belonging to
a carriage. Finder please notify 338 SPRING
STREET. 2l-l
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BOARD.


THO LET-Lower rent OF six rooms, gas and Sc
Il bago, new house, rear Monroe Place, S14;
rent of three rooms, with Sebago, rear 227 Dan
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That Milk Factory.
Especial to the Press.l

on the outskirts during the day.
That Milk Factory.
Especial to the Press.l
WATERyIILE, July 25.-There was an en-
thusisastic meeting of the leading business
men of this city at City Hall tonight. 1t
was a gathering of those Interested In the
plan of establishing condensed milk lac
tory here, Hon. w. T. Haines called the
meeting to order and spoke In favor OF the
scheme. Treasurer Boole Of the company
explained what was proposed. No decisive
action was taken at the meeting but conn.,
mittee consisting of p. ). Head. Moses
Foster and Joseph Perciyal were CHOSEN 10
confer with the local board OF traue III re-
gard to the matter.
Over Mr.. Bowsrs's Lawn.
BIDDEFoRp, July 25.-When the Saco city
council sanctioned the purchase OF the Hob
son lot for school house, the question Of
the right of the city to open reserved street
which, as proposed. crosses the lawn of
Hon. r. L. Bowers, was submitted
to Hon. Joseph ". ,Symonds and
the Hon. John M. Goodwin, who
have given an opinion that the city possesses
the right. 1t is understood the matter will
be contested by Mr.. Bowers.
The Dangers of the Hay Field.
BIDDEFoRD, July 25.-Charles Emmons,
an elderly man, while haying on his farm,
near Goose Rocks, today. fell from load
and was severely injured.
Henry Staples, employed on farm in this
city, while hayipg one day this week, was
attacked by hornets. In his haste to get
awav he stepped on his scythe handle, caus-
ing the blade to inflict wound on his leg
which 1t took sixty stitches to close.
Davis Covers Buildings Struck.
WINTHROP, July 25.-The farm buildings
belonging to Davis Cover were struck by
lightning today. The family were in the
house, but fortunately received no bad ef-
fects from the bolt. The loss is $1,000, cov-
cred by Insurance..
Cashier Thompson Resigns.
FARMINaToN, July 25.-Capt. James Z.
Thompson, for many years cashier of the
Union National Bank, has resigned, and
Harry ii. Field, son Of the late Elias Field,
has been appointed his successor. Mr..
Field is now in Bates College. class of '94.
Launched Nameless.
BATH. July 25.-A three-masted schooner
was launched this afternoon by A. Fl. Don
nell. She is LOG feet in length, 20 breadth
and 83 in depth. Her gross tonnage is
1886. The vessel is not named.
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FOR SALE

EOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-6o0 acres desir-
IL able land situated in jackson Co., State of
Wisconsin, IL miles from Black River Falls and
near line OF @. ST. T. M. and o. Il. R.; a portion
der desirable for farmDg; would exchange for
merchandise, or properly near Portland or BOs-
ton. Address G. +. HOLDEN, 377 Fore street,
Portland Maine. PAL
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At Mancnester.
American Association.

At Manchester, Saturday, the home nine
defeated the Worcesters to 8.
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MAIN &.
Skowheean People Poisoned.


SKowHEGAN, July ga remarkable case
of poisoning occurred today at Lords board
ing house, kept by Mr.. Isaiah Lord on North
street. A large number of the members of
the family and boarders ate dinner as usual
and departed for their several places Of bus
iness. and within three heurs nearly all were
Frustrated by attacks of vomiting. accompa-
MED By severe pain, in several cases render
ing the sufferer unconscious. Good medical
attendance and nursing afforded relief, and
now all seem likely to recover. OF all the
impossible to determine which one was re-
sponsible for the mischief as some who par
took of all were not affected.
A BAD MANS Bold Scheme.
BANGOR, July 26.-The facts have become
known here of an attempt made last week
to!swindle well-known and wealthy Bangor
gentleman by nice appearing stranger, dis
guised with zig and other means. He
pretended to own gold mine in Mexico and
offered the Bangor man third interest to
manage it. The swindler tried to lure his
victim to Augusta. In the woods there. he
said, his partner, Mexican, had bars of
gold buried and was watching them. The
Bangor man saw through the scheme. al
though smoothly presented, and tried to lead
on the stranger, but he escaped without CON-
mitting any overt act. 1t is thought he in
tended to get him in the woods and rob him
and get him to sign check or note.
Sunday Must Be Observed.
OLD ORCHARD, July 26.-Two men, man
ayers of the steam riding gallery, were today
arrested on complaint of the Old Orchard
selectmen and were locked up. They were
liberated this afternoon on bail until their
trial tomorrow. The town authorities say
that hereafter all places of amusement must
be closed Sundays.
HanRor's Sunday Visitor.
BANGOR, July 26.-A deer made its ap-
pearance in the streets Of the city this
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ORITuARY
Civ ard Graz.
[SpecIal TO the Press.


RoCKLAND, July 26.-The funeral OF
Edward Gray, well known citizen oc-
CURED here this forenoon under tbs auspices
of Edwin Libby Post, G. A. r., of which Or
ganizatlon the deceased was g member. His
business was carpentering, and for many
years he was In the employ OF w: III. Glover
& Co. He was about As years Of age and
leaves widow ana one son, George, the
well known ban player.
Hon. Joseph r. Nelson.
WINTHROP, July 25.-Hon. Joseph X. Mel
son of this place, died last night. after a long
illness of dropsy. He has served on the
board of selectmen Of this town and was
member Of the Masonic order. He leaves a
widow aud one daughter.
Obituary Notes.
Mrs. Mark Hopkins Searles, Of Methuen.
Mass, died Saturday. She was the widow
Of the millionaire, Mark Hopkins, and some
years ago married Mr.. Searles, young arch
itect. She leaves Immense wealth.
William N. Wheeler, prominet citizen OF
New Bedford, Mass, died at the Rangeley
Lakes, Saturday.
Capt. Samuel Harding, one Of the oldest
and best known men In shipping circles In
New York city, died at Poland Springs, Thurs
day. he was born at Brunswick, Me, eighty
two years ago. He came Of a seagoing lam
lily, and began his career on tue ocean when
boy. At the age Of nineteen he was In
command Of the brig Robert Harding. His
last ship was the Criterion, Of which he was
the Captain from 1855 to 1862.
Sir Charles Forster Bart, member Of Par
lament for Walsall, died yesterday. In pol
itics he was Liberal and In favor Of home
rule.
Richard S. Neweombe. the eminent law
yer, died In New York last evening. He had
been Ill long time.
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her e54lbry. If. under those circumstan-
ceS{&4&tN should find a verdict IN her
IL 6xUHl be practically impossible for
! Xecretary to resist the pressure
s&3FXfXbe put upon him, to grant her a
Xy&8fXl. The difficulty which has hith-
V1n Fpparent, the want Of money. will
f<fEfot be found insuperable. as funds
HX&s believed, be forthcoming when
B required.
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The Pension List.

WASHINGTON, July 26.-Pensions nave
been granted to the following Maine people
ORIGINAL.
Geo. w. Yates, Davis .; ;sv MvvS'
AlonZO Y. Foster, rfahA hui"N''
VIM. A. Richardson.
ADDITIONAL.
Willis +. Carr, Eeter "y
ORIGINAL, WIDOWS, ETC.
Sarah TUaddle, mother
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LONDON. July 25.-Once more Mrs. May
brick Is prominently brought before the pub
lie. Proceedings are now going forward by
which the case will be reopened In a civil
court by an action against the Insurance
company. and then the unfortunate lady,
whose friends have always contended she
has been most unjustly convicted, will be
allowed q appear In the witness box and tell