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The Portland daily press., 1891-05-28
The Portlands Played All Around the
Club from Lynn.
Worcester Players were Beaten, SO
We Lead the League.
Colby Boys Defeated the State Col
lege Nine % to a.
The New England Standing.

The Portlands defeated the Lynns on the
home grounds yesterday afternoon In a
rather one-sided game, characterized by hard
hitting and fine fielding on the part OF the
Portlands and somewhat the opposite on the
visitors part who, though they played good
game, were mot in 1t" with the home team,
being unable to hit Willis any extent, but
five hits being made off him.
In the second inning the Portlands made
the first run of the game when Willis got
first on Connell's error, stole second and
scored on Hlnds's error. Slater got first on
balls, stole second, took third on a wild
pitch and home on a passed ball.
Portland got no more runs until the sixth
inning when singles were SO
cured BY Keay, willis and
home run by O'Brien. This punching of hits,
all of them hard drives, netted six runs for
the home team. Two more runs were made
In the seventh by Newell getting his base on
an error by I. Sullivand, and McLaughlin's
1t was one OF the longest hits ever made on
the grounds.
Portland swelled the grand total to l3 runs
in the ninth on Slater's base on balls, SIM
gle by Shine, a double by Webster and
OBrien's out at first netted three runs. The
Lynns' only run Of the game was made by
Chadwick In the fourth.
The features OF the game were the batting
of Shine, Webster, O'Brien and Mclaughlin,
the latter's fielding and Willis's pitching for
the Portlands. while the work of C0nnor in
Attendance 900. The score:
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-28
wheeling Notes,

Mr.. +. A. Elwell, assisted by Mr.. II. s.
Higgins, will conduct party Of 20 wheel
men through Europe this summer. as they
have for the two preceding years. They will
sail from New York, June 9th on steamer
of the French line. Friday evening, before
sailing, the boys who arc to make the tour
year, and IA Of those who were In last years
party, will assemble at Delmonico's. New
York, for grand dinner and reunion. The
next day the 30 boys will go down to the
steamer to see the party leave and wish them
Just as good a time as they had year ago,
which Is all that can be desired.
The itinerary Of the party Is about the
same as 1t was last year. Landing In Havre,
France, they proceed by easy stages to beau
tiful Paris. where stop OF week Is made (;
thence across France, passingthrOugh many
interesting cathedral towns. to Geneva. Al
ter few days In this charming city. the
route will be to Chamouni, across the mer de
gldce, Lucerne, Interlaken, Zurich, the falls
of the Rhine, Strasburg, Heidelburg, May
ence, Cologne, and Rotterdam, thence across
the North Sea and to London, where the par
ty will disband. There Is every indication
that the tour will be one OF great enjoyment.
AT first the idea was to have two tours, one
starting month later than the other; but 1t
has been deemed advisable to consolidate
and have one grand tour.
Arrangements for the meet OF wheelmen
at Belfast next Saturday are about eomplet-
ed. Fully 75 will go from this Vicinity. They
will leave on the midnight tIaln Friday night
and about 80 Of them have chartered Pull
man car for the trip. 30 that 1t will be made
very comfortable. Amusements will be pro-
vided for every hour Of the day, and a big
event is certain.
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-28
THE CASE OF Or. aRIccs.
A Conference Recommended Which
VIII Continue il a Year.

DETROIT, May 27.-In the Presby terian
Assembly today the case of Prof Briggs was
brought up by DR.. Patton. Sixty-three pres
byteries have overturned the assembly as to
the utterances of DR.. Briggs. Some ask spe-
ci6c action, but most leave to the assembly
what it shall do. The committee praises
the presbyteries for their zeal and thinks
their requests should have weight. The
question is not that of the doctri-
nal soundness of DR.. Briggs. but that of the
approval of his election by the assembly.
The committee say: I'VE admit that in one
view tbe trustees may have ground for their
denial to the assembly the right to veto the
transfer of the professor from one chair to
another. The trustees of the seminary con-
slider the original appointment gives this as
sembly the right to forbid, but a transfer
simply assigns duty and with that the as
sembly has no right to interfere. Now while
we think the assembly ras control of both
yet, in view Of the cordial re-
lations always existing between it and
the trustees of this seminary, it would he
proper to appoint committee of conference
with them to report to the next assembly. In
accordance with these views, the committee
recommend that the assembly disapprove of
the appointment of DR.. Charles Briggs to
the Edward Robinson Chair Of Biblical The
ology in the Union Theological Seminary,
and that committee of conference with the
trustees of that institution be appointed by
this assembly to report to the next
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-28

RocKLAND ITEMS.
Marine MIshaps-PersonaI InteIil-
gence-Patenr Axe handles.
Especial to the Press.J


RocKLAND. May 27-The Free Press learns
that steamer May Field. on her trip between
Vinalhaven and Belfast. broke her shaft
yesterday, near Mark Island. The packet
Annie Thomas rendered assistance, and she
was taken to Camden, where repairs are
now being made.
Schooner Nellie, of Thomaston, lime-laden
from this port for New York, went ashore at
Owls Head yesterday, but came off without
damage.
Schooner Dick Williams of Bangor, Cap
tain Hopkins, lumber laden, for New York,
struck on Otter Island ledge early this morn
ing, and put into Seal Harbor, leaking. She
was towed here this afternoon. and hauled
out on the South Marine Railway for re-
pairs. The damage has not yet been esti-
mated.
A change in the we'll known law firm Of
Robinson & Libby of this city is soon to be
made. Mr.. John o. Robinson, the senior
member Of the firm, leaves this city about
the middle of next month for Seattle, Wash,
where he will establish law firm with F.
Mr.. John F. Libby. the junior member Of
the firm Of Robinson & Libby, will continue
the business here alone.
Rev. w. S. Roberts. who recently rendered
his resignation as pastor of the First Bap-
tlst church in this city, will deliver his fare
we'll sermon next Sunday.
A. FL. Buker, a local orator Of consideTa-
BILE talent has accepted a position with the
Louise Hamilton company, with which he
will travel during the present season.
Hall q Hix, inventors OF patent axe ham
die. have contracted with an East Jefferson
firm to make 1900 of the handles at once.
Orders come in thick and fast upon this firm
and they are unable to supply the demand.
What Rockland needs Is a factory to manu-
facture the article.
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-28
MEN WHO WORE MASKS.
The Station Agents Story Of the
Attempted Train Robbery.

ENFIELD, May 27-The station agent at
Enfield. the scene of the shooting affair of
Monday night is Mr.. j. F. Craft. Inter
viewed about the attack on the station and
train Mr. Craft said:
"0f late there have been several tough
and suspicious looking characters hanging
about the station. One very noticeable in
dividual put in his appearance late Saturday
afternoon and loitered about outside the sta
tl0n limits until dark, when he disappeared.
"During the night my assistant. who sleeps
at the station, was aroused by somebody try
ing the door and windows and demanding
admittance. Upon being refused, the in-
truder raved and kicked the door. and swear
ing vengeance. took his departure. That
was the last seen of him.
"All went we'll Sunday and up to Monday
m when s sSe S %te sHe osr ns
gro. l ordered them away from the station,
whereupon the negro drew large dirk -four
ishing it. After some grumbling awhile
they went down the track toward Passadum-
keag. but in two or three hours returned and
hung about outside the station limits until
dark, when they. as did the one Saturday
night, disappeared.
mot feeling exactly right about these fell
lows, l decided to remain at the station over
night, instead of going home as l generally
do. About twenty minutes after No. IL
passed, which left here at GIT, was startled
at hearing several pistol shots and continu-
GUS yelling just tabove the station. | ran to
the door to see what the trouble was, when
three men came running down the track with
Ievolvers in their hands, crying at the top of
their voices
",Shoot the --,-! Murder him!' ;,
fired yolley which struck the large lamp
over the door in which was standing, break
ing it to pieces
"It was then noticed they were masked
each wore long black mask which came
we'll down over his breast, and each had a re-
volyer.
They ordered me into the station, saying
II did not get back at once they would
shoot me.
"Not having any firearms complied with
their command and closed and locked the
door; They continued shouting and shoot
ing their reyolvers until No 81, freight, ap
peared on the grade, when they ram
II tagged the train and told the conductor
what had taken place, and at once went for
AID and firearms. ln short time had both
and returning to the station guarded 1t until
morning.
II did not go to Mattawamkeag on No. 81,
as reported In the morning papers, but re-
mained at the station and watched it all
night. Neither was driven away from the
station at any time; l only left it long enough
to summon help and get firearms in or Ter to
defend it and myself against another attack.
Il hrmly believe that the Saturday night
tramp and two who were loafing about Mon
day afternoon and evening were either the
parties who committed the disturbances or
their accessories"
TWO Tramps Arrested.
BANGOR, May 27.-Sheriff Reed arrested
at Costigan today two men. George Orman
and Sam Julian, bailing from Nova Scotia,
for taking part in Monday nights desperate
attack on Maine Central train.
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-28
GEN ERAL NEWS.

Four more victims of the dynamite explo-
sion Of Tarrytown have been found.
The next Foresters convention In Massa-
chusetts will be held in Lowell.
Twenty-six people have been reported to
the police in Newark, N. j., as missing
within the past five weeks.
The Prohibition leaders in Kansas are de-
lighted at the result of the supreme court de-
cision in the Rohrer original package case,
holding that the Wilson bill is constitutional
Amherst athletes won brilliant victory
at the intercollegiate contests at Springfield,
Mass, yesterday.
The dismiss al of Donahue, the pension
office clerk charged with wrong doing in
money transactions with other employees.
has been postponed in order to give him a
hearing.
1t is stated that G. e. Pillsbury.Of Minne-
apolis, the head Of an English syndicate of
mills, has bought up the greater part Of the
wheat on the board aud that many who con-
tracted with him for July delivery will be
compelled to buy wheat from Plllsbury him.
self to deliver to him.
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-28
MUSIC AND DRAMA.

THE WHEEL CLUB AnNsTRELs.
For he himself has said II, and It's great
ly to his credit" will sing the bo's'n In the
person Of John II. Weleh In a pot pourrl
from "Plnafore," to be given in connection
with the Wheel Club Minstrels' entertain
ment at City Hall this evening. Admiral
Porter (Mr. PIERCE will Polish up the han
die of the big front door" with his old time
gusto and energy, and will receive the same
comforting support aud help from his de-
voted cousin, Hebe, as he has for many
years past. Captain Corcoran (Mr. Mitchelb
still carols forth to the moon as he has many
times before, and Josephine Miss Brown)
sweetly sings of 'The Sailor Lowly Born"
Sir Joseph stlll thinks that "Love Levels Al,
Ranks" and the bell trio rings out as merri'
ly and as brightly as ever. Farewell My
Own" has lost none Of its beautiful melody
and harmony, and Its rendering by the SEX
tette this evening will be well
worth hearing. "Pinafore" never grows
old, and everybody will be delighted at the
opportunity of hearing part Of 1t again.
The seats have had good sale but there
are plenty Of good ones left. Get them at
once at Stockbridge's.
"The boys expect a visit during the first
part from Agesimos Africanus with tidlngs
of Pygmalion and Galatea. He will be given
a rousing reception by the wheelmen."
THE WILLOW coPsE.
This evening Dion BoucIcault's great play.
"The Willow Copse," will bs given at Port
land Theatre by the LothrOp Stock Compa-
ny, embracing the same artists that have ap-
peared here this week. When Mr.. Bouci-
cauIt wrote "The Willow Copse" he secured
the credit of writing one Of the best acting
dramas of modern days. The plot Is sim
pie. but 1t Is interesting and entertaining;
the Incidents natural and the situations PEI
cullarly adapted to producing thrilling ef-
fects. The language Is dignl6ed and par
takes more Of the simple and the perspIeuous
than that prettlness Of turn, and tinsel OF
ornament which give gaudiness, a glitter
and glare to almost all Of our modern
plays.
The character of Rose Fielding has been
many times portrayed by Miss Katherine
Rober, and she imparts tenderness, an in
terest, pathos to 1t which has seldom been
approached by her competitors. Nobody in
Portland should fail to SEQ The Willow
Copse." There will be a matinee on Me-
mortal Day.
AT THE GOSPEL MISSION.
The testimonial concert given to Miss
Evangellne Pearson at the Gospel Mission
last evening was enjoyed by an audience
which filed the hall and applauded heartily
the rendition of the excellent programme al
ready published. Miss Pearson's readings
were received with especial favor and the
young lady was the recipient Of bouquet OF
handsome roses. Her hearers demanded
several pieces in addition TO those on the
programme. After the concert the partici-
pants found a collation. ready for them.
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-28
KILLED HER CHILDREN.
She Was Discouraged and Ended
Her Troubles by Death.

Topeka, Kan, May PA small four
room frame residence, corner of Buchanan
avenue and Gordon street, burned this morn
ing In the ruins were found the charred re-
mains of Mrs. w. A. Uptegratf, aged 25. and
her three children. all girls, aged from 15
months to five years. Surrounding circum-
stances point to deliberate and carefully
planned triple murder and suicide. The
father is teamster and left home early this
morning to hunt for work. He has not had
employment for some time. He and his wife
the terrible fate of his family, Uptegraff has
tened to the ruins. He could only talk in an
incoherent manner and was unable to give
any information whatever that would throw
light ON the affair.
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-28
New Passenger Cars.

The Portland & Rochester Railroad Com
nanv has received two new and elegant pas
senser cars for service on their road. The
cars wera buiIt by the Pullman Parlor Car
Comnany. and are fitted with all the latest
,mnrovements in car construction, including
.na Hale & Kllborn high-back fitting seats
and the latest improved Westinghouse
brakes. The cars are painted Tuscan red
outside, ornamented with gliding, and the
inside is finished with mahogany and ceiled
with oak. The cars are lighted with four
two-light argand lamps, and heated by the
Blakely hot water system. The new cars
will seat GA passengers each, and are very
handsome additions to the rolling stock of
the road.
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-28
tho soldiers Monumen,s.

A full meeting Of the executive committee
of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument was
held at the Public Library building last eve
ming in reference to the shipment Of the
where 1t now remains In bond. A member
OF the committee will proceed at once 10
New York to secure its prompt shipment,
Speaking OF the soldiers monuulenI, tne
New York Times says: victory anu o sryugs thaIs
poses. OF the seven figures, not one Is In an
attitude which might not be maintained Tor
anv reasonable length Of time. The unvell-
inc "a sci for the 4th OF July.
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-28
AFRENch WAgshIP.
Is 1t to Interfere with Americans or
Frenchmen?

WASHINGTON, May 2Z-Rerspecting the
action of the French government in station
Ing warship at st. Georges Bay, N. F.. to
prevent United States fishermen from OBJ
tanning sbait, 1t is said at the State Depart
ment here that action cannot be taken nor
can an opinion as the merits of the case be
given until further advices ars received. 1t
is not yet made clear to the department
whether the warship has prevented our
fishermen buying bait or whether 1t has pre-
vented the French inhabitants from selling
1t. These are two very distinct and different
PROPOSITIONS. In the first case, it might be
taken as an assertion of authority over
American citizens in the second, the French
authorities might be exerting an undenlable
authority over French subjects.
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-28
TROPHY OF A KNIGHTLY PILGRIMAGE.
Forest City Knights Of the Golden
Eagle at Springfield, Ohio.
Their Journey Was Long and IL Won
Them a Banner,
But Lack OF Numbers Kept Them
Out OF the Tourney.
Special 70 the Press.l

SPRINGFIELD. o., May 27.-The Supreme
Castle. Knights Of the Golden Eagle, this af-
ternoon, considered Supreme Chief Irving
w. Kelley's recommendations. The most
important adopted are: That castles shall
have exclusive Jurisdiction over the admis-
sion OF persons engaged In the liquor trafdc
to membership In their own territory, that
the Supreme Castle adopt a style Of robe 10
be worn by officers. The consideration Of an
endowment feature was postponed until to-
morrow. Mormons were made Ineligible to
membership. Appropriations aggreRating
$4,000 were made. The prize drill occurred
this morning. There was only one partici-
pant, Sheridan Commandery. No. Ga, Of
Erie, Pa, which received the first prize. $500.
The Portland. Me-. Cincinnati, Washington
ID. c., and Marathon OF Philadelphia COM
manderies were present, but were debarred
from participation BY not having a sufficient
number of men, 21. George III. Sumner Of
CharlestOwn, Mass. will be the next su-
preme chief Detroit and Atlantic City are
contesting for the next meeting, and the
chances are In favor of the latter. Reports
show GIG castles, with 52.474 members, and
135 Communicates, with 5l34 men.
Forest City Cymmandery OF Portland was
given tonight the $500 banner for coming the
greatest distance.
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-28
The Charleston at calIao.

WASHINGTON, May 27.-The Navy Depart
ment today received news from the Charles
ton of her arrival at Callao. Peru. Capt
Remy, her commander, reported he had
seen nothing of the Itata on the cruise down
the coast. The Charleston will join the
squadron under Admiral McCanr in Chillan
waters. 1t is surmiseda report at no very
distant date will co ne thence announcing the
peaceful surrender by the insurgents of
the elusive craft which the United States
government will libel, and perhaps forfeit
for violation of our neutra1ity lnvvs.
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-28
State Fair Colt Stakes.

AUGUSTA, May 27-The entries for the
colt stakes Of the Maine State Fair. closed
at midnight Monday night. but the number
one. third more than last wear, largely due to
the personal efforts of Secretary q. M.
Twitchell. who has labored early and late
as well as patiently and Systematically IN the
interest of the stakes. The total number OF
entries Is 63 divided as follows Four.year-
olds, Z; three-year-olds. IS; two year-olds,
10; yearlings, 49,
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-28
Masons at Westbrook.

About 100 members Of Portland Council
r. & S. NJ. last evening went to Westbrook
by special train and private teams, and later
they witnessed Westbrook Council r. & S.
NJ. confer the degrees upon several candi-
dates, after which some handsome jewels
were presented to the home council by the
visitors. Speeches expressive OF the good
will existing between the brethren were
made by prominent members. A grand ban
quet closed the festivities, which were In
every way successful.
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-28
A "Reminiscences.

Mr.. Jacob Wellmar, who died In New
York few days ago and was Inferred In
Evergreen Cemetery, was the original clerk
of the old Cumberland House, the name of
which was changed to the United States Ho-
tel some 40 odd years ago. In those days
there was certain very sad faced lawyer
living here, who was supposed to frequent
this hotel very often, and 1t was said OF him
that he was the deepest red lawyer who
practiced at the Cumberland bar. Alasl how
few are there who eau remember the Cum
aud Dunlap (John X. and John d. who
changed the name Of the house. New geneT-
ati0ns are now living and very few ever
knew things as they were 80 years ago. X.
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-28
Sons of MaIne of som ervlIIe,

BcsToN, May 27.-The. Sons of Maine of
BANQUET at the American house this evening.
Nearly 100 ladies and gentlemen sat down.
The guests and speakers were Col. Francis
s. Hazsltine, Dana Estes. Judge E. T. Luce,
and Rev. Edward Sampson Tead. COL Chas.
+. King, president of the CLUB, presided.
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-28
Suing the Boston & Maine

LYNN, Mass, May 27.-In the Superior
Court is being tried today suit brought by
William j. McCann against the Boston &
Maine, for the death of his son who was run
over at Central street crossing year ago. 1t
is claimed that the fatal accident was due to
the lack of proper safeguard at the cross
ing, and to the poor management of the loco
motive. Ex.Gov. Long and Mr.. Jesse
Wheeler appeared for the plaintiff, and
Messrs. 5. Lincoln and W. l. Badger for the
defendant.
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-28

ISOR SALE-A summer boarding house; will
E accommodate 80 boaIders; I'm centre of busi-
ness in a fast growing town on the sea shore; rare
chance: terms easy. INQUIRE at this office. "a
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-28

VHOR SALE-The three story wooden house
E and land situated No. 120 Monument street; /;
rents; good property for an Investment Inquire
of A. C. LIBBY& Il CO., 4212 Exchange st. 1o.2
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-28

BANGOR, May 27.-Celby beat the Maine
State College nine at Maplewood. unmerci-
fully this afternoon. Both the Maine State
erages. There was an immense crowd pres
ent which surrounded the field. making ordi-
nary short hits home runs. Parsons kept up
his usual reputation In batting, and Lord OF
the NJ. S. C.'s made two home runs. Hall.
was put in short stop today making a won
derful showing there, The score by innings
Innings. 2 3 9 789
Bowdoins ..........7 O z 6 o o o KS
M. 5. C........ .....O o 2 D / o. A
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-28

Two LET-First-class Offices in Casco Bank
Il Block; freproof vault and steam heat in
each ottice. JanitOr service included in rental.
For further particulars apply aJ CAsC0
NATIONAL BANK. 25-1
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-28
Tho sowdoIns Ready to Race.

BRUNSWICK, May 27.-The Bowdoin Boat
Crew left today for Boston. They will row
the Crescents, an amateur crew, of that city,
race of 15 miles on the Charles. Thursday
afternoon, and Friday they will tackle the
Harvards in twomile race, also on the
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-28
from oIdtown to orono,

BANGOR. May 27.-The Oldtown and
Orono electric street railway companies were
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-28

f'O LET-A furnished cottage on Great
y diamond Island; good water and drainage.
enquire OF NELSON TENNEY, No. 100 Ex-
eehange street, or MRS. ii. L. BEALS, on the
Island after May 25th. 25-1
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-28
Tn Creeat Derby.

LONDON, May 27.-The great event of the
English turf, the race for the Derby stakes.
was run today at EPSON. As usual the
ditions of people, from members of the high.
er % aristocracy to tipsters and hangers-on of of
stables. The road from London to the course
was filled with vehicles of every description.
The race was won. by Common, who gets
also the winner of the 1000 guinea stakes at
Newmarket, at the first spring meeting.
The Portland daily press., 1891-05-28

EyOR SALE-In South Buxton. the FoxweIl c.
IL Deering farm Of 200 acres, tillage pasturing
and wood land, cuts 60 tons of hay, well watered
good buildings; well located for stock or milk
farm; near railroad station, post office, school,
and church; terms reasonable. Address A. b.
DEERING, South Buxton, Maine. 1913