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The Portland daily press., 1892-07-08
THEY WANT A BRIDGE.
Bailey's Islanders waging Legal Battle
to Get 1t.
Correspondence Of the Press.l


OBR's ISLAND, Harpswell, July IA
hearing of great interest to the people
of this vicinity has been in progress at
this place, before committee appointed
by the Supreme Court, for the past two
days. The proceedings originated sew
eral years ago in a petition of William FL.
Sinnett and others to the selectmen of
the town of Harpswell for the location
of way and construction of bridge
between Orr's Island and Bailey's Island.
Bailey's Island lies at the southern ex-
tremity of Orr's Island, and extends
about two miles and a half in nearly a
southerly direction. The distance be-
tween the two islands is about 1900 feet.
A large portion of the way is over reefs,
through which there are several chan
nels, the largest being about 80 feet in
width and having an average depth of
about four feet at low water.
In August, 1890, the selectmen of the
town heard the petitioners and remon-
strants, and refused to lay out the way
and construct the bridge as prayed for.
The petitioners, feeling aggrieved, took
an appeal to the board of county COM
missioners. In July, 1891, the county
commissioners, after a full hearing upon
the facts, adiudged that common con-
venience and public necessity did not re-
quire the location of the way and bridge.
The petitioners then appealed from the
decision of the county commissioners to
the Supreme Court, and, at the Janu-
airy term, 1892, the court appointed Hon.
John A. Waterman of Gorham, Hon.
William Rogers of Bath and Stephen W.
Carr, Esq, ,iof Bowdoinham committee
to hear the parties and report to the
court at the following April term, or at
the October term, whether, in their
Judgment, the decision of the county
commissioners should be in whole or in
part affirmed or reversed.
The committee having given the requi-
site notices, met at Orr's Hall Wednes-
day morning and organized with Hon. j.
A. Waterman as chairman. An adjourn
ment was then taken to permit view of
the proposed location and bridge. In
the afternoon the taking of testimony
was begun and was continued until the
adjournment for the day. The hearing
was resumed this morning at half-past
eight.
A very large number of witnesses were
examined upon both sides. 1t was
claimed on the part of the petitioners
that the location and construction of the
bridge was required by common conve-
nience and necessity. Evidence was in,
troduced to show that Baileys Island. al
the present time, contains a population
of about III; that there are upon the
island between 40 and so dwelling houses
II cottages, 8 stores, school house and
post office, and that the population dur,
ing the summer months is nearly doubled
by reason of summer visitors, and that
the valuation of this part of the town has
been rapidly increasing for the past few
years; that the school district is the sec.
| ond in size to any in town, embracing 81
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scholars, and that, owing to the difficulty
in reaching the island by steamer in
rough weather, the mails are irregular
and travel interrupted and that the trans
portation facilities to and from the island
are far from satisfactory.
The remonstrantS contended on the
other hand, and introduced evidence to
show that the location and construction
of the bridge as prayed for was not a
common convenience and necessity; that
the increased steamboat facilities are
now giving the inhabitants a mail daily
and ample and reasonably sure commu-
nication with the mainland; that the
building of fsuch bridge across the
channel would be an obstruction to navi-
cation, and that the construction of a
suitable bridge would require an outlay
of some $15, 900, which would be an ex-
pense disproportionate to the convent
ence to be derived from it and one which
the town should not at present be asked
to bear. The petitioners, on the other
hand, claimed that a suitable bridge
could be constructed for about $500.
The evidence was concluded this after
noon, each party reserying the right,
however, to introduce further testimony
from the engineers at the next meeting
of the committee, as to the construction
and cost. The hearing was then ad-
journed to meet at Portland on Wednes-
day, July 18th, at $50 a. M, when such
further evidence. as the parties may have
to offer upon the point named will be
presented and the arguments made.
Hon. Geo. M. Seiders, Fred V. Chase,
ESQ.,, and Geo. H. Allen, Esq, appeared
for the petitioners, and Hon. Henry B.
Cleaves for the remonstrants.
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Board of Trade,

At the stated meeting of the managers
of the Board of Trade yesterday morning
Vice President Blabon occupied the chair
in the absence of the president. After
receiving proposals for membership, the
attention of the managers was called to
the rates of freight on merchandise going
east by steamers from Portland as com
pared with rates from Boston, and the
secretary was requested to ask the man.
ayers of the lines for proper adjust
ment, and due notice thereof to ship
pers.
The secretary was instructed to issue a
legal call of a meeting of the general
board on the first Thursday in August,
for the purpose of amending the consti-
tuition fixing the date for annual meet
ings
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Two solemn Fishermen.

A party of young Portlanders who
went on. cruise to the eastward on the
yacht Fredonia, the first of the week,
fell in with two very solemn Cape Por-
poise fishermen on their way. It was
Monday night, about o'clock, and the
Fredonia was just off Mark Island, when
they were hailed by two men in dory
The men belonged to the fishing schoon-
er Edith M. Conley, and while off Kettle
Bottom fishing had got separated from
the schooner by the fog and gale. The
young Portlanders gave them water, and
the two men cantinued their weary voy-
age.
The Portland daily press., 1892-07-08
CITY OF DEERlNG.

The old Fowler mansion, with its
heavy oaken timbers, thicker at the bot
tom than at the top, has been torn down.
and it it's place Mr.. Charles Milliken of
Portland, will put up four tenement
house, for the use of his employees, on
one lot, and Mr. Albert Norton will erect
adwelling for his own use on another.
Mr.. Charles Jose of Portland, has had
the eight or ten acres of land which he
owns just this side of Stroudwater sur
veyed and divided into lots, with streets
running through them. This place, sit
uated just above Stroudwater river, will
be called Riverdale Park.
The Portland daily press., 1892-07-08
STATE TOPICS OF INTEREST.

The coal drill at Small Point has
reached the depth of 315 feet to date,
and the drill men report that rock is the
same as that in the last hole at depth
of about 800 feet tending to show that
if the work had been continued to about
1 400 feet the same coal veins might have
been reached which were found in the
''Trask' hole at about 900 feet, and the
present hole being within eight feet of
the sTrask'' hole it may reasonably be
expected to find coal at the same depth
as in that hole.
The town of Burnham has raised by
subscription $4,000 in one day. The
paper was headed by I. g. Libby, who
subscribed $4,000 for the purpose of
building woolen mill. A well known
wooden manufacturer offered to build,
equip and operate six sett mill, 1875 feet
long, 55 feet wide, three stories high, if
the town would donate it's extensive
water power and exempt from taxes ten
years, all of which was agreed to, which
insures this well located town the above
industry.
The annual meeting of Good VIII Home
was held on the Fourth. President Gid
dings of Bangor presided, and the re-
ports of the officers were first listened to.
The figures show that nearly six thous-
aud dollars has been contributed the
past year for the support of the home
and for the extension of the work. The
past year has been one of great prosper
ity, but still better things are promised
for the year to come. The old board OF
officers was reelected with the exception
that Mr.. +. H. Thurston of Portland sue
ceeds Chas. Dnnn, Jr., OF that city as a
director.
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DEATHS.

In this city, July z, George L. SWEET. aged
Sd years.
Funeral on Saturday afternoon at O'Clock,
from the residence of Maj. Charles Walker,
No. 1877 Spring street.
In Cape Elizabeth. July z, Frederick Rich
worth Jordan, aged SO years 10 months.
Funeral Saturday afternoon at 2.3o O'Clock
from his late residence Cape Elizabeth.
In JoneSport, juno 21, Mrs Julia A. Wood
ward, aged 45 years.
In Cherryfeld, June "a William Sproui, aged
70 years.
In Vassalboro, June "a. Miss Maggie Page.
In Verona, June 26, James NJ B0wden, aged
20 years.
In North Washington, June 90, Abbie A.
Howard, aged 1G years.
III Thomaston June %, Miss Sarah Il. CuSl-
ing aged 81 years.
In Auburn, June %, Mrs. Irene, wife OF Bur
ton II. Ross. aged 40 years.
In Surry, July 10, Albert B. Mason, aged As
years.
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MARRIAGES.

In this city, July 6, by Rev. Dr. Blanchard
Eugene S. Jewett and Miss Nellie Nj. Boody
both of Portland
In this city, July 6, by Rev Dr. Blanchard.
Lemuel N. r. MARITIME and Mrs. Hattie e. Buz-
Zell, both of Portland
In Gorham, July 8, by Rev. G. w. Reynolds,
Augustus Black and Miss Abby Brown, both of
Gorham
In Limerick, July g.. by Rev. T. S. Perry,
Edna L. Straw of Newfield.
In Gorham, July 4, by M. F.Files, ESQ, Edgar
!. Bachelder OF Sebago and Miss Lulu G. Nc
Donald of Gorham.
In Augusta, July 2, Frederick Sleeves and
Miss Josephine H. Weber, both of Gardiner
In Union, June %, David c. Hemmenway and
Miss Susie Oxton, both of Hope.
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In South Thomaston, June 27. Ambrose Part
ridge and Miss Mary E. Lindsay.
In Castine. June 23, David NJ. Dodge and Miss
George A. Webster.
In North Berwick, Ernest c. Goodrich and
Miss Alice Ham.
In Ellsworth, June %, Levi A. Wyman and
Miss Nellie T. Cushman.
In Ellsworth Falls, June %, Howard H.
Hooper and Miss Katie I'll. Carter.
In Eden, June 16, Byron s. Carpenter and
Miss Hattie X. Mayo, both of fremont.
In Bucksport, June 26 William P. Wiley Jr.,
and Miss Grace Il. Rose.
The Portland daily press., 1892-07-08
MAINE TOWNS.
Items of Interest Gathered by Cores
pondents of the Press.
East Machias.

During the celebration at Cutler on the
Fourth, cannon cracker carelessly
thrown into crowd, wounded Everett
Bryant in the face as it exploded. He
will probably lose the sight of one eye.
A small sail boat capsized in the har-
Dor during squall, and two men had
narrow escape from drowning. They
were rescued with difficulty by the crew
of schooner at anchor near by.
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Pavilion Theatre,

The people are crowding this popular
place at all the performances, the Mid
night Express and the beautiful moon
light attracting large numbers to the
island. Only two more days remain in
which to see this play. Manager Mccall
lum is getting a good bill ready for next
week. Secure tickets at Stockbaidge's. S.
Matinee every afternoon at 3. Evening
boats at 7.3O and s O clock.
The Portland daily press., 1892-07-08
CITY OF WEsTBRooK.

At the business meeting of the West
brook High School alumni the following
officers were elected for the ensuing year:
Presdent-John Neal.
Vice President-Frank Swan.
Recording Secretary-Mary r. Raymond.
Corresponding Seeretary-Eya Roberts.
TreaSurer-Belle Pride.
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A Good Arrangement for Maine.

The Grand Trunk is making a praise
worthy effort to bring summer visitors
to Maine. They are running an elegant
line of Pullmans direct from Portland
and Old Orchard, through to Chicago
without change. They have never done
this before, and good results are expect
ed for Maine.
The Portland daily press., 1892-07-08
The Row on Market Street.

Thomas B. Quincannon and John J.
Feeney were arrested for the row on
Market street, near Hannafords produce
store, and assaulting the boy Kaler. The
case was not brought before Judge Gould
yesterday, as Kaler was not present, and
it was continued until this morning.
The Portland daily press., 1892-07-08
Gospel Temperance Meeting.

The usual gospel temperance meeting
will be held at the Gospel Mission this
evening, at 7.45 o'clock. John M. Todd,
Esq. will give an address. "Were Sheriff
Cram and his deputies justified in the
recent seizure of the Commercial Tray
ellers' liquors?" will be the subject. All
are invited
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Another Lumber vessel.

The bark Rachael Emery of Boston ar
rived yesterday in tow of the tug VIM. S.
Slater. She will load lumber for Rosario.
William Hoskins will load her.
The bark Stratholm, HOO tons, now at
Baltimore, will leave that port in about
week for Portland, where she will load
lumber for South America.
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s.e4 C1ass-Purse $1,000.
Henry Pope, Providence, R. +, b m, M

:. Henry Pope. Providence, R, +, b m, Maggie
T. "a ~ 5
Henry liter, Medford m, Eta K.
John Shillinglaw, Hartford, Conn.,, b m, Ely
rina.
Gretchen.
Appleton Webb. waterville, Me-, b g, Present.
Park Stock Farm, Cranston, R. l., blk g, Hugo
H.
A. Johnston, Brockton, Mass, br g, Class
mate.
A johnson, Brockton, Mass, m, Santa
Clara.
j. J. Brown. Medford, Mass, ch m Hulda B.
j. j. Brown. Medford, Mass, b g. Stanley.
Stouffer 8 Sanborn, Chanlbersburg, Pa, G,
Harry McHair
The 2.20 pacing race race will be fin
ished today.
The officiating judges for these races
are Messrs. Isaiah Pompilly and Col. Os-
good of Lewiston, Whittier of Old Or
chard, with A. P. Smith of Chicago as
timer.
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%1.OO-

Five or six broken lots of Ladies' patent tip
and common sense kid Oxfords, kid Theo ties,
beaded slippers These are all thrown in re-
gardless of cost or value and will all be closed
at S1.oO pair. You can obtain great trade
out of this assortment if you come early.
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2.27 CIass.-Purse $1,000.

Five horses of the field of ten nomina-
ted appeared for the word, and it was
promptly given. Resolute had the pole
but Chas. A. made a burst and took the
lead at the quarter. Harry McHair then
put in some good work and went to the
front and took a long lead which he held
to the end with ease, finishing at leisure
in 1891, Classmate was close second,
Charles A. third, Resolute fourth, Eta
Wilkes fifth.
In the second heat good start was eff
fected at the third attempt. Harry Nc
Hair at once went to the front, reaching
the quarter pole in 354 seconds and took
long lead. He was pulled upon the
home run and logged under the wire in
2294. 1t was evident that he could have
made the mile in 2.26. Resolute and
Classmaie finished neck and neck, but
the Waterville horse was given second
place. The positions awarded were:
Harry McHair first, Resolute second,
Classmate third, Eta Wilkes fourth,
Charles A. fifth.
Harry McHair took the lead, closely
followed by Resolute and Classmate.
Harry held the lead with ease and won the
third heat and race in 2.294. Classmate
was second, Resolute third, Eta Wilkes
fourth, Charles A. fifth.
First money, $500, to Harry McHair:
second to Classmate, $3.50; third, $3.50, to
Resolute, and fourth, 500, to Eta
Wilkes.
2.2O Pacers-Purse $1,000.
For the 2.2Q pagers there were foul
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A. Towle, Boston, b G. John Alba.
E. A. weymouth, Milton Mills, N. H., b s.,
MontroSe
B. f. & F. Fl. Briggs, Auburn, br m, Granietta.
Henry Pope, Providence, r. l., S, King
Charles.
A c. Scribner, lewiston br m, Nellie D.
Frank Slavin Providence, r. l., ch S, Day
break.
Stouffer & Sanborn Chambersburg, Pa, b m,
George I'll.
East Branch Farm Buckfield, b S, McKusic.
The Colt Farm, Auburn, NE, b m, Lady Red
wood.
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took the lead and held it to the finish. He
went the half mile in 100, or 2.18 clip.
The mile made-Allan Lowe was first,
Psyche second, Critmore third and Dirigo
Maid, the favorite before the start, dis
tanced for repeated breaks. Time, 2242
starters. Allan Lowe drew the pole and
For the second heat Physche spurted
just after the word and took the pole and
lead, but Allan Lowe pushed ahead and
took the lead at the half mile and held it
without extra effort to the end. Crit
more finished second, but was set back
to third position for bad behavior and
Physche given second place. Time, 2.293.
The third and final heat was taken by
Allan Lowe in the presence of an almost
deserted track, for it was nearly T.30
o'clock. Time, 2.30.
Physche got second money and Crits
more third. What should have been the
best was the most unsatisfactory race of
the day.
The incidents of the races were COM
mon ones, that none of the favorites
were winners. and Dirigo Maid, who had
the call in the pacing race, was distanced
in the first heat.
The city marshal of Biddeford sudden
ly emerged from the bushes where a
three card monte man and thimble rig
ger were plying their avocation, and
gathered them in. ~
Following is the summary of the races !:
2.45 CIass-Purse $1,000.
7. D. Marsh, Great Falls N H., bm
Rosewood. .............. 2
East Branch Farm, Buckfeld, $
F. N1Sn'fSs u, Towie Freedom, N. H,
F. /. Clark, Boston, Mass, bm Kitty
Geo &c. w. Leavtt. Boston, Mass, br
merry Bird "A 6 5
A. johnson, Brockton, Mass,
Red Line ........Z
$50 Class4Purse $1,000.
Henry Pope, Providence, R. l.. IN
Eta Wilkes. A
7, 3; Marsh, Great Falls, NJ H, blk
Apppleton eia, Webb, waterville. Me-, gs
ReSolute ...
A. johnson. Brockton, Mass, brng
CldSSildte 80.
St0uffer &c Sanborn. Chambersburg,
Pa Harry McHair. ............. 1 l
2.20 Pacing Race, Purse $1,000.
Allan Lowe, Boston, Mass, Allan
Henry Sy' litter, Medford, Mass, m m
H. 4 Worthly, Nashua, N. H., ch g.
Cr1ImOr6- ...-.-..-.......--.O 8
G. W. Meady, Salem, Mass, b m Dirigo
ldlu. .........-..s. .s..ss ulS.
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The Charitable Mechanics.

The following were elected members
of the Maine Charitable Mechanics As
sociation last evening:
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$50 Class4Purse $1,000.
ToDAY,s RACES.
2.3s CIass-Purse $1Ot

The following races are announced fol
today:
90 rJoSs p,,,sa se1nNn
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8 ! q D.

One lot of Ladies' tan goat Oxfords, B, G, D
and E wide, sizes 2 IL to g. These are as
stylish as shoe can be made and yet are stylish
and graceful on any foot, large or small
The Portland daily press., 1892-07-08
ON THE KITE TRACK.
Old Orchards Mile Course Opened
With Good Races.
HOW THE TROTTERS BATTLED FOR
VICTORY YESTERDAY.

Three Exciting Contests-Other Races To
Be Seen Today and Tomorrow-The
Three Card Monte Man Probably the
Only Spectator Who Didn't Enjoy the
Snort
The Portland daily press., 1892-07-08

One lot of Ladies' Fancy oxfords for tennis,
rubber soles, assorted colors, G and d wide,
sizes IL to 6. These are the things for
yachting, tennis and vacation generally.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1892-09-15
A NATIONS SYMPATHY.

The whole nation W III sympathize
with Prcri dent benjamin Harrison In
tho aflllction which has overtaken
him, In the serious Illness OF his be.
loved wife. Just Mt this Junoture, when
he needs all the physical and mental
strength Of his nature TO meet the
political contest that In at hand, he II
weakened by the suiiorings Of his
other self and the dread OF hcr passing
away from his presence aud his life.
Mrs. Harrison IL known TO the poo.
pie Of the United states IA a loving
wife and mother, lady Of culture, n
shining light In the home circle. Not
as dashing, brilliant leader In SEQ.
ciety," but an exemplary matron and
housewife whose influence IL peaceful
and maternal. Every indicsli ON points
to her departure II ON this worlds
trials and Joys, and tho cloud Of the
coming Bereavement hovers over and
weighs down the soul Of the nations
Chief, calling for the deep commisera-
tion Of the multitude. Party and class
and personal differences nil fade In tho
approach Of his impending sorrow, and
tho country waits with apprehension
Tor the cad tidings expeo ted. We
sympathlze with the President In his
hour Of trial.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1892-09-15
TUE EIGHT HOUR DAY IN
SCOTLAND.

TIE compulsory eigh, hour day does
not find favor among Scotch working
men. At tho Trades Union Congress
held In Glasgow last week 400 dele
gates were present. a resolution In
favor Of an eight hour day 10 be en-.
forced by statute law was lost, that Is
~ the law applied Unfortunately to
all trades. But II favored resolution
allowing such trades as objected to
eight hours to be exempt from the
operation Of the law, by a majority Of
nifty. That Ia, they favored what
might be termed in TIL, country n
local option law as applied to trade
organizations. However, tho action
Of the congress indicates that tho
Scotch workingDen look ut this issue
IN conservative light, and yetare not
opposed TO reform wherslit would
prove beneficial and practicable.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1892-09-15

shouted, 'Nor They would not lie
reasoned with, 20 we tried to Withdraw
from them; but that would not DO, aud
we held cur own for half an hour.
About thia time the crowd began shout
ing, "A way with themv
"rhen the mob started on ue, and
roughly pushed and kicked US about.
Brother Roberts was thrown down
several Time, M was. also Brother
John. II was only after o very pain
iul experience that they succeeded in
getting away nom tho crowd and
reaching their place Of lodging.
Brother Evans managed TO dip
through an alley aud escaped unhurt.
We have trnot,d all this district once,
and had partially gone over II n second
time, intending TO complete the WORK
next week. They warned us not TO
come back again. This m oruing II n
all Brother Roberts onn do 70 use oue
hand, and both he and Brother John
are quite sore from the bfulslng they
received"
Notwithstanding experience that
are sometimes decidedly unpleasant,
the Elders laboring In Wales, and those
In other parts Of the miesiOn as well,
are filled with an earnest determina-
ton to do their duty. They are dili.
gently calling on the people TO repent,
and are seeking 20 thoroughly warn
them. The Inhabitants Of this part OF
the country will not be able to find an
excuse for not receiving the Gospel In
any neglect OF the few missionaries
now in the field 10 disseminate the
truth wherever they have opportunity.
The offer IL marked with unfailing dill
gence, and Ia being as persistently re-
leCted.
The weather Ia fair today. This sub
ject mey be topic Of common CONVEX.
aation, but II Il not n common thing 10
have many successive days Of 1ne
weather along the west coast Of Britain.
However, we hope for sunshine tomof-
row, NO that nonu may be unwillingly
detained from hearing the woru OF the
Lord preached.
JAMES II. ANDERSON.
CARDIFF, Wales, Sept. 3, 1902.