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The Portland daily press., 1891-09-02
FIRED soLIpSHor.,
An American SeaIer the Prize of a
Russian Cruiser.

VICTORIA, b. c., September 1.-The most
important news of the season has been
brought down by the schooner Geneva. She
brought 600 skins, and is first home of those
venturesome schooners that made for the
Russian side of the sea. Two days after reach
ing Behring Sea she was ordered out by Fl.
MS. Pleasant, and Capt. Seward. knowing
his owners would be heavy losers If he came
home. made for the Russian side and
brought up II miles eff the rookery at Copper
Island.
He ran in between the American schoon-
ers Teresa and j. Hamilton Lewis, and at
once sent boat to the former to see what
luck she had. The Teresa gave the news
that she and the schooner Lewis had fooled
the Russians many times, but on the day be-
fore. August 2, Capt. Alexander Mclean, of
the Lewis, was ashore with two boats, and
just as they were returning to the schooner
10 Russian guards rushed on them over the
sand hills and shooting with rifles. They
fired several rounds, and though many bull
lets hit the boats only Capt. Mclean was
left hand hit.
Then both schooners made off to their po-
sition, IL miles from Copper Island. The
Russian man-of-war Alert, 13 guns, the ne xt
day steamed out after the three schooners at
full speed. All of them put ON every stitch
Of canvas, and for II miles there was a long
chase, the Alert firing blank cartridges all the
time.
Then the wind fell off and she came up to
within mile Of the Lewis and fired a ball
that smashed the bowsprit In halves and
brought her to. The Geneva and Teresa
then saw two boats pull from the Russian and
board the Lewis, which 10 minutes after
ward was taken 10 tow and rapidly disap-
peared.
Schooners Penelope, San Mateo, Sandiego
and Webster were all seen hanging around
Copper Island. Several other schooners
were spoken in the sea with magnificent
catches
The Portland daily press., 1891-09-02
THE SECOND Day AT TENNIS.
some Excellent Play In Spite OF the
Frequent Showers.

The sky looked so threatening Tuesday
forenoon that no matches In the tennis tour
nament were played. Dana and Howard,
however. played a scrub match that was won
by the former, 6 A. 63. Howard continued
his good play OF Monday but was rather out
classed. as Hinkley was on the first day.
Dana made many fine rallies and good start
ing returns that snatched victory from defeat
several times and won considerable applause
from the spectators, who must indeed have
been lovers and experts In the game as they
braved the inclement weather to watch 1t.
Some faint rays of sunshine could be seen
after dinner and accordingly the tournament
proper was resumed. In singles. the first
round, 1t was announced that Root had for
feited to Denison and Eaton to Pickard, so
that Denison and Pickard were left to face
each other. Pickard had the advantage at
first and gained two games from his oppo-
nent. Hewas particularly good In returns
from the left corner Of the court. DenisoA
then rallied and by first class all around
playing, both In placing and hitting. defeat
ed Pickard, 60. 6.3.
Dana and Donnell then took the field.
They won three games apiece, Monday, but
decided to start In again with clean slate
1t was splendid exhibition. Dana was a
master Of his racquet and slashed the balls
In in fine style. Donnell was more skilled
with his own legs, making many lightning
rallies that were heartily applauded and
cheered. Dana also made some fine returns,
one especially over his head from the extreme
edge of the court. The score: 6-2. 60; Dana
wins.
Mr.. Jones Of Gorham not appearing to
play. Eustis doubles were drawn as follows:
PRELIMINARY ROUND.
Dana and Woedman against 4Inkley and
Donnell.
FIRST ROUND.
Winner Of preliminary against Howard
and Day. Pickard and Eustls against But
Ter and u Brien.
The match in doubles between Pickard
and Eustis against Butler and O'Brien was
then called and played. resulting in victory
fol the former. 81. Ga. There were many
exciting passages of arms between Eustis
and O'Brien. The rain which began during
the fiual set dampened the ardor Of the play
ers and a battle Of burrs on the grand stand
distracted the attention of the spectators so
that applause was not as much earned, nor
as freely given when it was earned, as in the
other matches. In spite Of the cold mist aud
the burrs, however, nearly 200 persons were
present during the afternoon and most Of
them stayed to the finish.
The remaining preliminary matches will
probably be played today at 1880 a. m. and
2 30 ID. m.
The Portland daily press., 1891-09-02
AFTER the BATTLE.
Revenge Prompts an Execution In the
Captured ChIlIan Capital.


New YORK, September 1.-The Herald's
Valparaiso despatch this morning says.
Order is gradually being restored in
Chilli Little doubt is felt here that the ae-
tlon Of the members OF the Junta here, In
Recognizing General Banquedano as presi-
dent ad interim, will be ratified by the mem
bers now en- route from Iquique. The gov
ernment troops at Conception, TalcahuanO
and other places have. through their com
manding officers, notified the Congressional
ist authorities that they have finished fight-
Ing and arc ready TO obey orders from the
Junta and only Coqulmbo promises to make
trouble.
''Ex-M Minister GOdoy. Balmaceda's closest
adviser. thinks that Balmaceda has escaped
TO Buen0s Ayres. Relative 20 Minister
Egan, Senior Godoy emphatlcally declares
that every Interview had by him with Bal
maceda was entirely confined to the ques-
ton Of commercial reciprocity between the
United States and Chill. Nothing OF per
sonal benefit to Minister Egan was discussed
Referring to the silver shipment Senior Godoy
says the United States Navy Department re-
fused to allow the Baltimore to carry the
bullion.
"rhe first and so far the only execution
which has the appearance OF having been
prompted by revenge occurred here yestel
day. This execution was that Of the pro-
curator, Fiscal Fas, who prosecuted the
cases OF men who were alleged to be In the
plot to blow up the government torpedo
boats. The presence OF political refugees on
board the American and German warships
has been the cause 0f several conferences
and much Ill feeling. A formal demand was
made for their surrender Sunday on Admiral
Brown and the German admiral, but these
officers after consultation decliued TO surren-
der the men unless proper guarantee was
given that their lives would be safe until
held Sunday night between the two admirals
and refugees the. former promised that allgOf
them who were not guaranteed proper treat
ment would be put on board a steamer and
sent direct to Peru"
The Portland daily press., 1891-09-02
THE ooMiNioN's NEW SHIP.
a handsome Vessel Which May Run
to Portland In Winter.

MONTREAL. September 1.-The new steam
or Labrador Of the Dominion line, now at
this port after her first voyage across the
Atlantic, Is attracting much attention. Her
maiden trip showed the vessel to be speedy
one. She left Liverpool on Thursday eve
ming, August 20. and signaled Heath Point,
Anticost, In four days. breaking the record
from land to land. She is In every respect
magnificent steamer In build, equipment and
furnishings and Is commanded by Capt. w.
Hulay, commodore OF the Dominion line
She brought full complement of passengers
all Of whom speak in the highest terms Of
the ship, her performance and her officers.
The vessel Is constructed throughout of steel
and Is OF extra strength necessary for the
North Atlantic trade. She has eight water
tight bulkheads. and her Dimensions are:
Length. 400; breadth, q. and depth, 80 feet;
tonnage, 400 gross and 1888 net register;
deadweight capacity. 500 tons. She has
double bottom throughout containing water
ballast. and also fresh water supply for cat
tie. Her rig Is four pole masts, square rigged
on f0remast only. The steering gear Is
Messrs. Wilson & Prizes patent, geared d.
rect to the rudder head. dispensing altogether
with chains. The engines are triple expan-
sion indicating $500 horse power; pressure
40 pounds. She will be classed on the Admir-
atty list as q transport, being admirably
adapted for troops and cavalry.
The Portland daily press., 1891-09-02
EDWARDS MAY Be PRESIDENT IN chill.
He Is Wealthy but Has Suffered Much
for the Cause.
Revenge said to Have Prompted One
Execution In Santiago.
storm and Famine Cause Suffering
In Ireland and Russia.

LONDON, September lit Is reported here
on the strength Of statements made by the
Congressional agents In Paris and London
that Don Augustin Edwards will be the next
president Of Chill. He Is one Of the wealth
lest, II not the wealthlest OF ChlIlans. and In
the early period Of the insurreetlOn he sup
piled funds lavishly for the support Of the
revolutionary cause. He has many friends
In the higher class In England and on the
Continent, and Is largely interested In the
nitrate trade. He has a splendid farm In
Chill, which up to the time Of the war was
stocked with the best blooded cattle that
money could obtain in Europe. These cat
tie, during the war we're slaughtered for food
Tor Balmaeeda's troops, and the property OF
Edwards, both In city and country, was laid
waste. lie narrowly escaped with his own
life. The Congressionalist3 have always
looked to him as their leading representative,
although he has nOttaken an active personal
part In naval or military affairs. The active
head Ot the revolution has been George
Montf, who with Silva and BarrOs Luco
formed the governing Junta. IL Is said that
Montt Is In favor Of Edwards for President
The Congresslonalists have within the past
lew days brought strong pressure TO bear on
the British Foreign Office TO secure British
influence against the transfer to Balmaceda
OF the silver shipped from Valparaiso In
British war vessel. There Is very little like
lthood that the treasure will be turned over
to Balmaceda.
The Portland daily press., 1891-09-02
BETWEEN THE LEAVES OF HER BIBLE
They Found the Pre- rescrIption for MRS.
Maybrick's Face Wash.
A Bit of Paper Which May Help to
Break Prison Bars.
Secretary Biaine's Assistance Likely
To Be Requested.

NEW YORK, September LIN Barrister
Maedonald's book OH the Maybrick case,
which was recently published in London, he
states that one important thing discovered
since the trial is the prescription for the
face wash containing arsenic, which Mrs.
Maybrlck said she used constantly. She
persisted In claiming that prescription for
that wash still existed, and from her lonely
cell at Woking Jail the poor deserted woman
wrote to her mother, asking her to endeavor
to find 1t.
Among the very few articles which the
Maybrick brothers allowed to be taken from
the house was a Bible belonging to Mrs
Maybrick, and after the third trial this was
given to her mother, the Baroness Roque,
Afterx ard, In turning over the leaves of the
Dook, the baroness came across a slip of
written paper. which proved to be the face
wash prescription. 1t was made out by
New YORK doctor, on the back of a blank of
Wenck's pharmacy, 1000 Broadway, and
gives as ingredients Fowler's solution of ar
senic, chlorate of potash, aqua rosa, etc :, ad-
ding, Apply with sponge twice day"
street."
The store had been moved to the corner of
3Oth street and Broadway, and here the man
ager was found. He stated that a lawyer
had called regarding the prescription about
six months ago. and thorough search had
been made Of Wenck's books. There was no
date or number furnished, however, and it
was most puzzling work to hunt through
prescription books without any key to go
by. That was. perhaps, one reason why
they were unsuccessful in their search.
American friends of the fair, hopeless
prisoner, are interesting themselves in the
matter Of finally securing this valuable little
made to Secretary Blaine to interest himself
in her behalf.
The Portland daily press., 1891-09-02
Big Crowds at Bangor.

BANGOR, Me-, September The Eastern
Maine State Fair opened today with unfay-
arabic weather. Frequent light showers and
cold atmosphere are the distinguishing fea-
lures, and they have dampened the enthusi-
asm Of the crowd but not of the fair manag-
ers, who are encouraged by the favorable in
dications for tomorrow, and by the enormous
crowds brought by every boat and train
Nothing like 1t was ever known in the histo-
ry OF the fair. The Pullman train from Bos-
ton due here at $40 did not arrive until near
ly 9 o'clock, and had nineteen cars. Trains
from the east were equally late, and were
heavily loaded. At noon the race track was
In good shape, but the cool weather had re-
duced the number Of people on the grounds.
for the opening at O'Clock. Both Norombega
and City Halls are crowded with exhibits,
and the pomological display Is very large
At o'clock lively shower was in progress
and the races were delared off for the day.
The Portland daily press., 1891-09-02

Timothy Webber Of Compton Hollow, N.
H., war veteran, Is missing.
The business Of the late Edward Burgess
has been purchased by Geo. A. Stewart and
Arthur Btnney.
An unconfrmed rumor has 1t that Theo-
dOre Roosevelt has resigned the chairman
ship OF the civil service commission.
The 28th annual fair Of the New England
Agricultural Society, opened at the fair
grounds In Worcester, Mass, yesterday.
The United States Hotel, Congress Hall
and the Cambridge, at Atlantic City, N. j.,
have failed, owing TO a poor season.
VIM. o. Tucker and VIM. Garvin Of Mar
blehead, Mass, are missing. They left In
dory for trip along the coast and have not
been heard from.
Ex-United States Senator Reagan OF Tex
as, has been offered the vacant place on the
Interstate commerce commission. 1t Is not
thought he will accept.
, IL the Canadian Pacific mail train reaches
New York today. the malls from Japan will
reach England In the unprecedented time
OF Il days. The train has been racing across
the continent and at times has run at the rate
OF 20 miles an hour.
Kendall Bros, of Dover, N. H., whose
horses were stolen by Julius Macarthur.
May 9TH Ia Darlington, and recovered by
Sheriff Smith and party In the woods the
next day, when the sheriff was mOrtally
wounded, have presented Mrs. Smith, the
widow, check for 500.
The Denver & Rio Grande train from Og-
den was held up tour miles west OF Texas
Creek, Col, Monday night By seven masked
men, and the express car was r0oOed OF
about $1,000. None OF the passengers was
molested.
Rev. Father Aylward, a Catholic priest OF
Chicago, found his way into an opium den
Monday night. took revolver ironl tns
hands Of the Chinese proprietor and secured
evIdence which Will close the place. Two
Young girls were found smoking In the
den.
the Philadelphia expert who has been
called 10 see the coal deposit near Bath
which has been found at depth something
less than 1000 feet, says that he Is confident
that coal is there in paying quantities ana
that 1t will be found In few weeks at most
He is much interested In tue work at Small
Point and will make very thorough exam
The Portland daily press., 1891-09-02
THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS.

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The Portland daily press., 1891-09-02
SUFFERING ABROAD.
Storm Causes Death and Ruin In
Great Britaln-FannIne In Russia.

LONDON, September 1.-Violent gales ac-
companied by furious rain storms continue
to sweep over Great Britain and Ireland.
Dispatches from Dublin state that crops
throughout the province Of Ulster are In a
pitiable condition. In many parts of Ulster
and elsewhere they are almost entirely sub
merged. In some sections the crops are In
several feet OF water and will be completely
destroyed. 10 the Mersy, a fishing smack
making for shelter from the storm fOundered
and all hands were lost. On the south coast
OF England there were several wrecks and a
number OF exciting rescues. During last
night, the goves nment cutter Beatrice was
stranded below Grayesend.
A Vt. Petersburg dispatch says that vast
herds Of cattle have perished and are perish
Ing In the UTal provinces. Added to the fall
ure Of the harvest. owing to the weather and
the condition OF the soil, came plague Of lo-
Gusts to devour whatever was left, so that
the wretched KiDghese not only are starving
themselves but are compelled to sec their
herds reduced to skeletons and perishiDg
before their ewes.
The Portland daily press., 1891-09-02
TIRED OF LIFE.
So He Cut His Throat with Razsr,
Gut Failed 70 XIII.
rspecIal to the Press.l

RocKLAND, September 1. = Edward
Brewster, who resides at Sherer's Mills,
about two miles from this city. attempted
suicide this afternoon by cutting himself
with razor. He succeeded in making a
cash across his throat and another under
his arm. A physician was promptly sum
moned from here who stopped the flow Of
blood, doubtless saving the mans life
Brewster, who came here from California a
short time ago, has been Ill with consump-
tion for two years. and said he was tired Of
living He is about 40 years Of age.
The Portland daily press., 1891-09-02
PORTLAND

eeived the time-sheets from the overseers of
the the several ser era rooms and transferred the time
to a book kept by himself. he would place
the full time against p party y tS6 gaq only work
The iaitsr wonld turn over the money to nav
for the the time on the paymaster's books.
and the latter would pay the help for the ae'
tuai time reserying for himself the balance.
Ris operations have extended during the en-
In affairs more closely. and found him ont.
The exam1nation so far shows a shortage of
$500 There are more books to be examined.
The Portland daily press., 1891-09-02
FOR MRS. HARRIsoN's USE.
The Revenue Gutter Grant viii Meet
the Nal

WASHINGTON, September 1.-Secretary
Foster today telegraphed the collector of
customs at New York to place the revenue
steamer Grant at the disposal of Mrs. Harri-
son in case she desired to use 1t for the pur-
pose of meeting the steamer Majestic, on
which her daughter, Mrs. Mckee and Mrs.
Russell Harrison are passengers. Russell
Harrison, the Presidents son, applied to the
collector yesterday for permission to use the
Grant for this purpose. The collector re-
fused to grant 1t, unless so instructed by the
Secretary of the Treasury. He referred Mr..
Harrison,s request to the Secretary, and the
latter declined it. This aftelno Secretary
Foster explained his action of yesterday by
saying that he thought young Mr.. Harrison
wanted the revenue vessel for his own con-
yenience. Notuntil he read the newspaper
this morning did he know that the vessel
was wanted for the transportation Of Mrs.
Harrison and her family.
The Portland daily press., 1891-09-02
coMMoTioN ON BOARD
When the City OF Columbia Struck
on siedge Rock.

New YoBK, September 1.--Steamer City
OF Columbia Of the New York steamship
line, which runs between this port and Var
mouth. N. s.. St. John, N. B., and Eastport.
was reported stranded on Sledge rock In He'll
Gate this morning. People on shore noticed
the vessel stop suddenly and then a commo-
tion on board. No assistance was asked,
and, after remaining on the spot about an
hour, she steamed on her way to this city
and put In at her dock at pier 40, East river.
UiceIs . Oh tne company MADE nght Of the
The Portland daily press., 1891-09-02
Ball Game Labor Day.

Arrangements were completed yesterday
oy the Portland management for two games
LABOR Day with the well known John
Morrili team of Boston. This is the best
team In Boston outside the leagues. 1t having
defeated such teams as the Salem and Wor-
cester New England league teams.
The Portlands as cow constituted ought to
make the Morrills work. and If they play the
game they played at Haverhill Saturday last
they ought to win one II not both games.
In Inc Morrills contain some of the cid league
Cyclone Ryan, Gid Gardiner, Slattery and
others. Burns, formerly Of the Lewistons
VIII play with the Portlands
reserved seat tickets for both games will
Dc on sale at Homsted's cigar store.
The Portland daily press., 1891-09-02
The National League.

The following games wereplayed yester-
day In the National League:
AT CLEVELAND.
Cleveland, 40 o o 8 8 o o o l. 7
Brooklyns..........0 y o o o o 0 o.
Base hits--Cevelands, IL Brooklyns O. Errors
-Cieyelands, 3; Brooklyns,S. Batteries-Young
and thinner, Carruthers and Kinslow
AT PIrTsBURG.
Plttsburgs... 40 2 0 90 O / s. 8
Phlladelphias. U o o o o D s. 4
Base hlts-Pittsburgs, o; Philadelphias, 8. Er-
rs-lPttsburgs, A; Philadelphlas, 4. Batteries
BALDWIN and Miller, Esper and Clements.
AT CINCINNATI
Cincinnatis .........0 o o o o L O. 4
bostons. o o o o.
Base hits-Clncinnatis, z; Boston, 8. Errors
Ginclnnatls, y; Bostons, 2. Batteries Rhines and
Harrington, Clarkson and Kelley.
AT CHICAGO.
Cmcagos.. ..........0 o o o 2 o l. 4
New forks........0 o . o o o 1 o. 1
Base hits-Chicagos. a; New Yorks,4 4. Errors
Cnlcagos, J; New Yorks, 2. Batterles-Vickery
ana schriver, Ewing and Buckley.
The Portland daily press., 1891-09-02
Under the Australian Law.

Boston, September 1.-Judge Lothrop OF
the Supreme court has decided an important
point of law applicable to the Australian
ballot act. An effort was made by citizens
Of Revere to oust from Office A. b. Curtis,
one of the selectmen elected at the town
meeting In March. The principal ground on
which the citizens based their action was an
allegation that several persons who voted
for Curtis had no right to vote at all. The
defendants counsel contended that under
the law where votes are not challenged. their
legality cannot, after an election. be made
subject of inquiry, and Judge Lothrop has
sustained this claim.
The Portland daily press., 1891-09-02
Judge Lynch Settled the Case.

KANSAS City, Mo-, September Lone Of
bank, yesterday afternoon, was captured late
last night about twenty miles from Corder,
and about half of the stolen money was
found in his possession. He gave his name
as Andrew Murrell. 1t Is reported that
Deputy Sheriff jackson and City Marshal
Dean, who had the robber In charge and
were taking him to Lexington, the county
seat. were met by mob of enraged citizens
who overpowered them, took their prisoner
and lynched him.
The Portland daily press., 1891-09-02
NOW If THE SUN WILL SHINE TODAY,
There VIII Be Smiling Crowds at the
Farmers Festivals
Everything in Readiness at Bangor,
Gray and Cornish.
How Horses Trotted Yesterday In the
Quaker City.
Especial to the Press.l


GRAY. September 1.-The Gray fair, which
was to have been opened for its annual three
days meeting today. was postponed on ac-
count of unfavorable weather.
The grounds were open and quite an as
semblage of spectators was present. No ad-
mission fee was charged. The stock is In
good condition and many noted horses pres
ent, including Black Nathan, the winner of
the hard fought 80 racs at Saco last Satur-
day, and the fine colts Gertie b. and Ven-
dome. The display Of the dairy. garden and
farm products Is general, and the handiwork
OF the ladies is unusually well represented.
The programme will be continued tomorrow
and there Is a good prospect Of highly sue
cessful fair. Tomorrow's races will be as
follows:
$50, for green horses.
$50, three year old colts.
$40, two year old colts,
Messrs. H. s. Lawrence. Ed Libby. Fred
Hutchinson Of Boston. VIM. Thayer OF Farm
ington, N. H., w. III. Lowe and wife OF Prov
ldence, X. l., Capt. Edward Fields and fami-
ly OF Washington. ID. c., are among those
present,