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More Chanees Rumored.
A RocKLANp JAiLBIRD.
Young stoyer's Wings Likely To &c
Ciipp I'D at Last.

RoCKLAND, July 31.-Sheriff j. w. Gray
arrived home Wednesday evening, from East
Rochester. N. a., where he arrested r. G.
Slower OF Rockland, a criminal who has been
very much wanted for the past three years
lie Is young man. the son Of Mr.. George
Slower, a respectable citizen. The young
man, however, has been hard ticket. He
is said to have been addicted to theft from a
very early age. though bright aud intelligent
and smart to work when he chooses
The Opinion gives this account Of his ca
reer lately In 1888, he stole a quantity of
rigging and other property to considerable
value, from Carleton, Norwood lS Co.. at
Rockport. He took it in a boat to Belfast
and sold It, He was arrested there, and a
portion of the property recovered. He was
put in Belfast Jail to await the arrival Of an
officer from this county, but manaeed to as
cape. He came down this way and was ar
rested again and taken to Rockport. where
he was put in the lookup pending arraign-
ment.. He contriyed TO escape again and got
into the woods.
Sheriff w. S. Irish went in pursuit. and
finally came up with him in the woods. Sto-
yer snapped pistol at the officer. but the
weapon fortunately missed fire. The sheriff
chased him, but finally lost him in the dense
woods Stoyer made his way into KennebeC
| county, where he stole team, and was ar
| rested and place In Augusta iail. bnt whiIs
| awaiting trial he again escaped. He afIer
| wards stole another team ana got clear awav
The police all over New England and Cana.
| da made hot search for him, but no trace n
him or the team was found, and the search
was at last given up by all but Sheriff Gray
| who recently, by means OF a letter Stovei
| wrote to his divorced wife, located the mar
| in Rochester. Stover says that on iaavinC
| Augusta he shipped and went to China ant
| from there to Melbourne, Australia. Nav
| Zealand and other foreign parts. retnrninS
by way Of the Pacific "a MNn e e this country ant
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MINUTES OF SUSPENSE.
Passengers Panic Stricken on q
Burning Sound Steamer.

NEW HAVEN. CT, July 3l.-As the steam
er Elm City, Of this city, which left New
York at z o'clock last night with about 1900
excursionists on aboard, was about half way
between New York and Bridgeport.
fire broke out over the boiler room near the
port paddle wheel, and blazed up in most
alarming manner. The flames were mostly
below deck, but dense black smoke curled
up from below and struck terror to the
hearts of the passengers. The excitement
on board was intense, and for a few minutes
amounted almost to panic. Women
screamed and the little ones clung to their
mothers in terror. The prompt work of the
officers of the boat was the only thing that
averted an awful catastrophe. The crew
were set at work with axes, chopping away
the woodwork In order to get at the blaze.
An aperture was cut In the floor of the state
room over the boiler, a hose inserted and a
stream of water was soon playing on the
flames. After working about an hour the
men managed to extinguish the fire.
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AJoLLY COACHING PARTY
And Lv Iy Tennis at Old Orchard
Yesterday.
Especial to the Press. /


OLD ORCHARD, July 31.-Colonel A. II.
Tatum of Richmond. Va, took out a jolly
party Of Hotel Fiske guests yesterday for a
coaching trip. The party included Mr.. and
Mrs. f. l.. Bartlett. Mrs. Tatum, Miss Bur-
nett, Mrs. Elliott, Mrs. Pratt and Mrs. Vim
cent. A big blackboard. lively span, and a
fuisome coaching horn In the hands Of Col
onel Tatum rendered the equipment of the
party complete. A very pleasant drive
through the surrounding country was en-
joyed.
There was some lively tennis here today
In the tournament which began Thursday.
Following are yesterdays arrival at Hotel
Fiske:
Mrs. Duncan and children. st. Louis; Miss
Hihen, st. Louis; F. I. Merrill. Amesbnry.
Mass; Q. g. Brazier. Cambridge; Mrs. ID.
Y. Bancroft and daughter, Reading Mrs.
M. b. Drew, j. Dearborn Drew, Helen 5.
Drew, Haverhill, Mass; John ID. Davis.
Miss Annie @. Davis, Miss Mary K. Davis.
Pawtucket, r. l.; Emily A. Hall, Byfeld,
Mass. Charles w. Gray, j. Anthony, Bos-
ton; II. A. Outman, Chicago; B. Black, Bos-
ton; 81. B. Saunders, Portland; Burton
Smith, Portland; VIM. B. Hathaway, Taun-
ton; Z. b. Mosner and ladies, Portland,
George p Ballard, ID. w. Howard, Miss S.
A. Waer, Boston; G. S. Pierce and wife,
New York; Joshua Carpenter, Manchester.
N. H.; DR.. Weeks, wife and daughter, Port
land; Mr.. and Mrs. M. Bo0s and son, South
Agricuilth; Miss Bailey, Antwerp; Miss
johnson, Antwerp; N. G. House, Montreal.
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FiHANcIERs UNEASY,
But the Thunderer Sees No Cause
for Great Alarm.


NEW YORK, July 31.-A London special to
the Sun says: Referring tn the present state
of uneasiness in various financial centres,
and to the rumors afloat in regard to the SOL
vsncy of banking houses. the Times says
"The most persistent of these rumors points
to financial difficulties In Paris and Berlin,
but the best informed people do not believe
they have any foundation, and think that the
large sales of foreign stocks effected lately
by continental operators are due to their de-
sire to reduce their commitments In view of
the approaching monthly liquidation ON the
B0urse OF those two cities, and probably also
to the approach Of the holiday season. 1t is
possible, of course, that recent events may
yet resultin failures. but from all we have
been able to learn no failure of real import
ance Is in the least likely. 1t is noteworthy
that the uneasiness which Is felt in each Of
the four great centres of the worlds business
appears to relate to some supposed danger In
one or more Of the other three, and becomes
acute when sales are pressed from the sus-
pected quarter. SO far as the London mar
ket is concerned, we believe the situation to
be sounder than 1t was, say two months ago.
Altogether, though we dare not 90 so far as
to say that there will be no failures, for every
one has been losing money, and the most
recent fall in prices may have acted as a last
straw to some one or another, we know
OF no reason for expecting any important
trouble. Good judges say the same about
Paris and with somewhat less confidence
about Berlin"
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"PeAos'O aAsios was mdIIleu To-Day at the
registrars office, to the son Of w. w. Storey,
the well known sculptor.
Miss Eames. or now Mrs. Storey, was born
in Shanghai, China. where her father was
then consul. but she may be claimed as a
daughter Of Maine, her mother being a men,
Der Of the Hayden family Of Bath. When a
glrI. Mrs. Storey spent about six years in
PORTLAND. her mother, musician Of no
mean merit. early discovered the girl's mu-
steal ability. During residence In Boston,
the young singer was heard for short time
at some Of the principal churches and at
concerts, but tine DAY came presently when
one OF the principal teachers under whom
she had been studying said to her, 81 can
teach you no more now, and no one In Amer
lea can teach you what you still want to
learn. For that you must go to Europe"
So to Paris Miss Eames and her mother
went. Then followed a spell OF very hard
work under the direction Of Nine. Marchesl.
Afterwards, when the foundation was laid
for future operate success. Miss Eames went
TO some OF the principal composers 10 learn
at first hand how they intended that their
creations should be interpreted.
Gounod was especially kind to her, and
gave her many helpful suggestions for her
rendering Of Marguerite and Juliette. She
speaks In enthusiastic terms OF the master +,
and among her most cherished possessions
are portraits Of the great man. inscribed with
charming expressions Of interest in his Du-
pill.
Her musical education finished, she went
to Brussels, hoping to make debut In that
city. Several times she might have appeared
In minor roles, but the famous director Of
the Conservatoire of Brussels, M. Gwaert,
dissuaded her, saying that she ought to make
her debut as prima donna and nothing
else. She was then engaged at 800 month
at the Opera C0mique IN Paris, where she
waited month after month, learning now
this opera and now that one, working all the
time, but no chance Of singing was given
her.
At last her contract was cancelled, and she
signed an agreement with the Grand Opera,
where she made her first appearance Ia 1889,
as Juliet In Gounod's Romeo and Juliet "
he debut was triumphant. The freshness
Of her voice was only equalled by the excel
lence OF her method and her splendid acting.
As for her beauty there was but one opinion.
Maurice Grau has a contract with Mrs.
Storey to come to America for Italian opera
next autumn. which will net this young
every performance she sings. but she has
made such a success In Europe that even
bigger offers have been made to her to re-
main. She Is therefore anxious to be re-
leased from her contract with Mr.. Abbey.
Mr.. Grau told her 1t was impossible to re-
lease her, but If business warranted he
would give even bigger terms than the con-
tract provides.
Young Storey is an artist, and has studio
In Paris, where be met his future wife when
she was still studying for the stage. The IA
ther of Mrs. Storey died In the Maine General
Hospital In this city In 1899.
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A Weeks Business TroubIes.

NEW YORK, July 3I-The Mail and Ex-
press says the banking house, about which
that Of Brown Bros, but adds that il Is
Learned today that the reports are false, and
that the house is in an excellent condition.
The Journal of Finances London cable
gram says that financial hoHse having i'm
will probably go down unless 1t obtains an
extension on its $50, 900 900 liabilities.
Business failures occurring throughout the
country during the last seven days as report
ed to Dun 81 Russell, number for the United
responding week last year there were For
the United States, 167; and 80 In Canada.
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THEY THREATEN TO DUCK pARNELL,
But as an Arch Bishop Must Con.
sent, They Probably Won't.
hIsh Affairs Again the Topic Of the
Day In England.
A London Review OF the Outlook In
the Financial World.

LONDON, July 31.-For the first time In
several months Irish affairs are the leading
topic here. 1t is stated on high authority
among the McCarthyites that Dillon will
shortly be selected as leader of the party.
Mccarthy has only been waiting for Dillon's
release to get rid of the burden of the chair
manship, and devote himself entirely to his
favorite occupation Of literature. His fnan-
ces have suffered considerably since he ac-
cepted the leadership by calls upon his gen.
erosity, while bis income has declined.
From all parts of Ireland appeals have come
direct to Mr.. Mccarthy for assistance In
the cases of evicted tenants and others, and
although his moderate circumstances would
have justified general refusal, yet his nat
ural sympathies have led him to contri butte
really beyond his means. In return for all
this. for the first time In his life, he has been
subjected to personal abuse, and his intimate
friends say that, while too pro I'D and patri-
otic to openly acknowledge his disappoint-
mant he has been cured OF lifelong enthus-
iasm for the national cause, at least so far
as wearing out the remainder Of his career
In the task Of SisyDhus.
The.latest talk of the antl-Parnelltes Is
that they will duck Parnell In a h0rse-pond
IL he dares to speak at ThGries next Sunday
according TO MS announced Intention. Arch
bishop Croke has invited Messrs. Dillon and
OBrien to be his guests at Thurles. The
horse-pond programme may not be carried
out, especially as it is declared to be c0ntin-
gent on the consent Of Archbishop Croke,
who Is not likely to agree to such a dIsposi-
tion. even temporarily, Of Parnell. That
there will be disorder at Thurles next Sun
day there is little doubt. The people there
are almost to man devoted to the Arch
bishop, and will probably resent any allus-
lon Of an unfavorable kind to the clergy.
O'BIien today received a message from
Parnell inviting him to personal interview.
To this OBJ len refused to consent, fearing,
1t Is said. that distorted account Of the con-
ference might afterwards be given to the
public.
1t Is stated that Dillon. while uttering his
repudiati0n of ParnslPs leadership, also
spoke In strong condemnation OF foul allus-
ions by one Of the Irish M. P.'s to Mrs. Par
nell, and declared that such language was
unworthy of any decent Irishman.
One Of the McCarthyites remarked today
that the agitation being now virtually in
Catholic hands, could be carried on with
more unity Of purpose and sentiment than
heretofore, and that 1t was we'll for Ireland
that the Protestant leader had given an ex-
cuSe for getting rid of him.
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Sylvester Young. cashier for the south
western division of the Chesapeake 81 Ohio
railroad, is alleged to be a defaulter for $780,
900.
Schooner Lyra struck at the mouth of the
Saco Thursday night. unhinging her rudder
and doing other damage. She will be towed
to Portland for repairs.
The squadron OF evolution was at New
London. Conn.,, last night. A ball for the
officers was given at the Griswold House.
Today there will be q boat race, and this
evening another ball and reception.
During a terrible thunder storm at Dry
Run, Pa, Thursday night, four children
took refuge In barn. The building was
struck by lightning, killing two instantly
ana seriously injuring the others.
u, AZ Newport. r. L., yesterday. three year
oia son OF ). Donovan fell under the rear
Wheeis Oh a cart loaded with crushed stone
and was instantly killed in sight OF his sick
mother, who was sitting at window,
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Pronrlatx In PoIl,Ics.

BosroN, July 3i-It is reported that let
ters of resignation have been received by
the Republican State Committee from. Hon.
and General William Coggswell. who had
been designated to prepare resolutions to be
presented to the state convention. 1t Is
Stated that the letters of the gentlemen
named raise a question as to whether or not
their recent occupancy OF puolle office made
it proper that they should be less conspicu
ons In the convention.
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Attampted Assault.

LEWISTON, July 31.-A Waterville special
to the Journal says that John Razor at
tempted to criminally assault Mrs. Thomas
Matthew at about o'clock this morning,
He went to Mrs. Matthews house and in.
duced her to accompany him by saying that
her daughter, who lives some distance away,
was sick. Mrs. Matthieu made SO vigorous
a resistance that Razor was frightened away,
The woman is 62 years old. and was badly
bruised and scratched about the face. Raj.
or escaped, but was arrested in Newport
A Blaze on Bog Brook.
CALAIS, July 31.-Last night fire totally
DESTROYED the steam saw mill on Bog Brook,
owned by C. G. Whitlock Of Calais. A
quantity of short lumber was destroyed. The
loss, insurance and cause are not known.
Rev. Mr.. Roberts Accepts.
RocKLAND, July 31.-Rev. w. S. Roberts,
formerly pastor Of the First Baptist church
here, has accepted an unanimous call to Bur
lington, vt.
Postmaster at Richmond Camp
Ground.
WASHINGTON, d. c., July 31.-L. +. Jor-
dan has been appointed postmaster at Rich
mond camp ground.
Ira Sanborn Drowned.
SKowHEGAN, July 3l.-A sIJer driver
named Ira Sanborn was drowned at Skowhe-
gan Falls this morning. His age was 81
vaare
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Sporting Notes.

A prize fight Is arranged to come of b.
tween Kelley and McManus somewhere near
Bangor before long. 1t Is thought next
Tuesday night will DO the time. The tight
will not be In Pen0bscot county, IL Is an
nounced, but somewhere on the Penobscot
river on a spot accessible by boat from Ban
gOr.
Lee Bin liam, noted Calnes pugillsf, Is
In this country and may challenge the
mighty Sullivan. Lees reputation as q
fighter throughout the Fl0wery Kingdom Is
about on par with that Of the "BostOn
Boy" In this country. Lee Is feet, inches
tall and weighs about 200 pounds.
Charlie johnson and James Gordon Ben
nett have placed forfeit Of $1,000 each on
John l.. Sullivan for fight with Frank r.
lnnIrn
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The Mermaid All RIpht.

BALTIMORE, Md, July 3l.-Captain An.
drews and his little boat have been heard
from. On July 24th the e,,,,a captain was alive
in safety, although he had been out from
Boston 80 days and was still over 1000 miles
from his detination. Captain Thomss
Morgan of the steamship Sobraon. which ar.
rived from Liverpool last night, reports tha,
on July oath he sighted % small boat ahead
a shipwreck he bore down upon it and fonnd
it was the Mermaid. As the steamer was IN
North latitude 42o so, West longitude 50o 19'
Captain Andrews aud the Mermaid were
about 2l46 miles from their destination. nv
request, Capt. Morgan received the log book
ing, to be forwarded to the Boston Herald
Capt. Morgan says the courageous marineI
was well and hopeful.
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BosToN. July 3l.-The Daily Advertiser,
Speaker William K. Barrett's paper, VIII, In
q long leader tomorrow, announce It's sup
port Of Hon. w. w. Crapo and William IL.
Halle as candidates for governor and lieuten-
ant governor respectively 10 1.-THE coming
state campaign. The editorial has special
Deen prominently mentioned as candidate
Oh the younger element In the Republican
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GEN ERAL NEWS.

Railroad men say there Is danger Of a coal
famine in the West this winter, on account OF
lack Of cars.
Very little wheat Is being sent eastward
from Kansas. The Alliance leaders attrib-
ute this to the circular sent out from WASH
iDgton advising the farmers to hold tneH
grain.
The special agents Of the Treasury De-
partment in Chicago have received tntorma-
lion tnat a bod attempt Is being made 10
rush across the Canada border and into the
United States hundreds OF Chlnamen who
recently landed at Vancouver. Extra pre-
camtions have been taken by the authorities
10 Illustrate the scheme,
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MAIN {.
Landlord McDonaId Remembered.

Landlord Mcdonald Rememb cred.
Especial to the Press.I
PENNINGTON, July 31.-From the top of
Hotel willows. Pennington, is now floating
large and handsome flag made of blue and
white bunting with the word "Willows" in
| large letters, which can be distinctly seen
long distance. The flag was on Wednesday
| evening presented to the popular landlord,
Mr.. w. II. Mcdonald. by his guests, who are
| now enjoying this charming hotel, where
| large number of people are being entertained
| Among the number are the following: Rev.
| Mr.. Kendig. a leading Methodist clergyman
and wife Of Brooklyn, N. Y; Prof. Neidin.
| ger, wife and friend of the same city; Mr..
| and Mrs. Geo. Blake and two daughters,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Mahoney, Mr.. r. Bard
| well of Boston Mrs. Stevens and daughter
| of New Hampshire; Gen. G. G. Sawtell and
| family of Washington. ID. c.; Messrs. L. ii.
Smith and Mayors of Chelsea. Mass.
Odd Fellows at hayden Lake.
| SKowHEGAN. July 3l.-The Odd Fellows
| of Somerset county will hold reunion at
| Hayden Lake, Madison. on Thursday, Au-
| gust 13. At meeting OF Carrabassett
Lodge, No. 81 of Skowhegan. held on We'd
| nesday evening, Thomas Tantish, j. A. Dea
| ly, S. c. Ward, w. A. Bailey and S. NJ! Saw
/ yer were chosen a committee 10 confer with
| the various lodges throughout the county
| and to make such arrangements for enter
| tertainment as would be satisfactory TO the
other lodges.
| Yachtsmen at Boothbay.
BoorHBAY HARBoR. July 3l.-Steam
yacht Juno, A. M. Houghton and party from
Bath schooner yacht Ianthe, G. L. Daven-
port, Jefferies yacht club, from Port Clyde,
for weeks cruise, and sloops Iowa, Phila.
delphia yacht club, Bar Harbor, bound to
Portland; Restless, Portland yacht club, Z.
b. Mallet, owner, Bar Harbor, bound to
Freeport, and Suriine, Boston, Geo. w. Ma
gee, owner, Portland. bound to Bar Harbor,
are here tonight.
Bar Harbor Jottings.
BAR HARBoR, July 31.-Tbe war ships
Philadelphia and Petrol have arrived
from Halifax. II. N. Slater today gave an
elaborate dinner at the Lousburg with GOV
ers for II.
Admiral Gherardi, commander of the squa
drop. came ashore at a o'clock this afternoon
from the flag ship Philadelphia. Admira
Gherardi paid his respects to Secretary
Brine The ships will remain severa
weeks for drill and target practice and it Il
probable that the dynamite cruiser Vesuvi
us will Join the squadron later.
ThorndIke's Revenge.
AUGUSTA, July 3l.-Henry Thorndlke
brutally assaulted John Ware this evening
cutting his head, breaking his wrist and in
juring him internally. The cause was tha
Ware recently testified In liquor case send
ing Thorndike to jail. The latter swore h
would have revenge Thorndike was arrest
ed late this evening as he was leaving
town.
To Teach Kennebunk Youth.
BIDDEFoRD, July 31.-H. ii. Hastings o
Bethel has been elected president of tn
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No New Trial for sawtelIe.

CONCORD, N. H, July 3l.-At session Of
the full bench of the supreme court this fore
noon, Judge Carpenter delivered an exhaus-
tive opinion and all exceptions taken by the
defense during the trial Of the Sawtelle mur.
der case were 0verruled. the court holding
that the principal objection upon which Saw
well taken, as the presiding judge had a
right to pass upon the question of the COM
DptencV of Jurors,
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\ The following are the United States Signal
Service observations for yesterday, July
3lst, taken at 8 p. M, 18th meridian time
the observations for each station being given
In this order: Temperature. direction Of the
wind, state Of tho weather:
Boston, 62o, w, cloudless; New York, 68o,
W, partly cloudy; Philadelphia, 70', NV,
cloudless; Washington, &C.,, NV, cloudless
Albany, 640, w. cloudless Buffalo, Az, SW
SW, cloudy; Chicago. 6So, Sc, partly
cloudy; ST. Paul, 78o, S, cloudy: Duluth
660, SE, rain; st. Vincent, 72o, N, partly
cloudy; Bismarck, $50, NV. cloudy; Jack
sonyille, 800, NV, cloudy.
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A London special to the New York Sun
says. referring to the preseat state Of uneasi-
ness In various financial centres, and to the
rumOrs ahost in regard to the solvency Of
banking houses, that the most persist
ent OF these rumors points to financial dlffi-
eultits In Paris and Berlin. but the best In
foundation.
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Boston & Maine the winner

CONCORD, N. H., July 3l.-In the injunc-
tlon case OF the Boston IL Maine against the
Concord u Montreal railroad TO restrain the
latter from constructing an extension from
North Ware TO Henniker. the Supreme Court
full bench rendered decision this afternoon
making the injunction perpetual and hold
ing that there is no transfer Of legislative
authority which perfermitted the Concord &
Montreal to build the extension.