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The Portland daily press., 1894-08-23
PATS HIMSELF ON THE BACK.
Bobby Dobbs Has Several Pleasing Things
to Say About Himself.

to Say About Himself.
Eastport, ME, August 22.-Bobby
Dobbs, the worlds colored lightweight
champion left today for Boston with his
manager, B. Fl. Benton of Boston, with
whom he has again become reconciled.
Speaking of the supposed falling out be-
tween him and his manager, Dobbs said
the difference was only slight in which
he learned he alone was to blame and
manfully admitted the error. He is un-
der years contract with Benton and
finds that he could not break it if he
wanted to, besides he has no desire to
break away from the man who has made
him so prominent and his name so fam
Gus all over the world. Now that the
boxing season has set in Bobby Dobbs
will persistently follow up Jack Nc
Auliffe, Joe Walcott, Horace Leeds or
any of the aspirants for championship
honors and make them battle or abdi-
cate the claim to the title. Dobbs and
his manager will witness the McAuliffe-
Critic contest at Coney Island and chal-
lenge the winner at the ringside. The
colored champion has improved greatly
by reason Of his vacation down here and
is in the best condition of his life.
The Portland daily press., 1894-08-23
weather Observations.

The following are the observations for the
Agricultural Department Weather Bureau
for yesterday, Aug. 22, 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
the weather:
Boston, 6S degrees, W, clear; New York,
~ degrees, SW, clear Philadelphia, 72 de-
grees, W, clear: Washington, 70 0degrees, calm,
clear Albany, ,ss70 degrees. W. clear; Buffalo,
70 degrees, SW, clears Detroit, 70 degrees,
E, clear; Chicago, 20 degrees, Sc. clear;
st. Paul. ss degrees, SW, fair; St. Vim
cent, rs degrees, NV, cloudy; Huron. OAK,
s6 degrees, Sc, fair; Bismarck. 94 degrees
n. fair; Jacksonville, rs degrees, E. fair.
The Portland daily press., 1894-08-23
WASHINGTON NEWS.
The Latest Blunder in the Tariff
Bill.
NO PROVISION MADE FOR COL
LECTING INCOME TAX.

The Senate Has a Dificulty in Securing
Quorum and the sergeantat-Arms Is
Sent Out to Bring in Absentees-A
Quorum Secured After Much Trouble
But No Business was Transacted.
Washington, August 22.-The senators
present at the opening of today's session
mum bered 81, less than half quorum.
The reading of Mondays Journal was
dispensed with and immediately the
Vice President announced his signature
to the deficiency bill, which was pre-
viously signed by Speaker of the. House.
1t now goes to the President for sigma
tare.
The, absence of a quorum was suggest
ed by Mr.. Aldrich, Republican, and the
roll being called, 80 senator's answered
to their Enames. The Vice President
stated that in the absence of quorum
no business could be transacted, and in
quired what was the pleasure of the
Senate.
"Send for the absentees," Mr.. Gray of
Delaware suggested in an informal way.
Meanwhile several Democratic senators
RdtueF6u sdTOuuu MT. f1dFriSs DtluOCTdts
thesparliamenary leader on that side,
discussing what should be done under
the circumstances. Mr.. Black burn sug-
gested the absentees might as well be
sent for today as tomorrow.
Afer few minutes a motion was
made by Mr.. German that the Senate
do now adjourn. Several Democratic
senators expressed objections, and Mr..
German Withdrew it.
MIR. Harris moved the sergeant-at-arms
be directed to request the attendance of
absent senator's, and it was agreed to
without division.
The Vice president ordered the SER
geant-at- arms to execute the order of
the Senate.
Up to 1.15 p. M, only 40 senators had
responded to the call, 30 Democrats, eight
Repu blicans and two Populists.
Senator Jones of Nevada ana Quay OF
Pennsylvania were in the chamber, and
Withheld responses until the Democrats
could furnish another man to comprise
| the quorum.
At l.2O, Senator Caffery of Louisiana
| came into the chamber aud answered
| TO his name and Senators Jones and
| Quay responded, quorum being thus
| con stituted. Then, ON motion of Mr..
| Cockrell, Democrat of Missouri, the SEN
ate proceeded to the consid GRAFTON of ex-
ecutive business, and at 1.45 adjourned
unGil onstomorrow.
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Mistaken Identity.

Cripple Creek, Col, August 22.-F.
B. York, president ofsthe Ben Hur Min
ing Company, was shot through both
Rossberry, secretary of the same compa-
ny, was shot in the neck by gang of
six men, who fired at them with Win
chester rifles. The general opinion is
that the affair was an attempt to assas-
sinate Sheriff Bowers of this county,
who was active of late in making ar
rests of miners implicated in the Cripple
Creek war, and these two men were mis-
taken for the sheriff and deputy.
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FOR r T..

Store No. 100 Exchange street, in
Jose Bldg., together with shops in rear
of same, lately occupied by Nelson Ten
ney 6 Co. Premises consist of Main
store containing about 1850 so. 1T.
with Basement the same; rear store
containing about 1880 SO. TT. with
basement the same; and work shops,
two stories high. 4Ox22 and 28x16
each. The above are all well lighted
and In good condition and are connect
whole viii be leased together or viii
be divided, as tenant may desire. Ap-
ply to JOHN f. A. MERRILL, Room
"a, Jose Bldg., SO Exchange Street.
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Augusta, August 22.-Returns have been
made Labor Commissioner Matthews re-
garding the state manufacturing industries
and they show a reduction has been made
in employees earnings. Taking into account
the reductions in running time. working
force, both by shut downs and by lessening
of crews and scut in wages, the gross
amounS paid in wages IN some of the lead
ing industries of the state show the follow
ing per centage of losses: Cotton goods, 2l
per cent; woolen goods, 43 per cent;
builders finish, 80 per cent: paper boxes. So
per cent; oil cloth, 81 per cent; fouEdly and
machine shop products, "a per cent; spools,
s6 per cent; granite.36 per cent; lime, so per
cent.
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win Attend the Conference.

New Bedford, Mass, August 22.-The
strikers are now waiting to see if any
thing will come of the talk and action
about arbitration. At the meeting of
the secretaries of various labor organi-
cations this afternoon, it was voted to
attend the conference, proposed by Mayor
Brownell, to be held tomorrow night.
1t was voted to continue the. meetings of
secretaries each week during the strike.
Has no Power.
New Bedford, August 22.-The Board
of Trade committee on arbitration met
this afternoon, and after some discus
sion dcided it had no authority under the
bylaws to arbitrate in the mill strike.
City Hall was crowded with weavers
this afternoon, when the mass meeting
was held. The weavers voted not to
touch cent of the unions money for a
month. The joint committee, compris-
ing twelve members from each end of
the city and the executive committee
were given full power to conduct the
strike. An address by James Athearn
of Fall River, the late treasurer OF the
National Association of Textile Workers,
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AN EXCELLENT SHOWING.

Maine's Finances Permit Reduction of
the State Tax.
Augusta, August 22.-The state finanss
ces show the following excellent stand
ing: A reduction was made in the rate
of the state tax in the past year from
2 3-4 mills to 1-2 mills, amounting to a
reduction of ST., 900 in the total amount
of the state tax. In 1893 temporary
loan Of 100000. was reduced to $780,
900 and $4,000 of bonded indebtedness
was also paid. During 1894, up to date,
S25 900 of temporary loans have been
paid and the remaining $4,000 will be
3 paid by the first of October. By Janu-
ary /. 1895, the amount of money in
the state treasury will be nearly $780,
900.
The Portland daily press., 1894-08-23
Yachts at Boothbay.

Boothbay Harbor, Me-, August 22.-
Mrs. Thompson and family of New
York is here in yacht Oenone, Com.
modore Brown, Knickerbocker Club
Fleetl Captain Deake and guests OF
yacht Tempus of New York, johnson
Bros. in yacht Monhegan of New York
club, Leila of Portland, Captain Miller
and friends, yacht Arthur Franklin,
Captain Green of Providence.
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Local Weather Kepor,

Portland, Me-, Aug. 22.-The local Weather
Bureau office records as to the weather the
following:
sa.m.-Barometer. 80 1856: thermometer,
$40; dew point. 40 humidity, 80; wind. W;
velocity, s; cloudy.
sp. m.-Barometer. 29s5o; thermometer,
$50; ew.point, 81; humidity. 81; wind. W
velocity, 2 weather, partly cloudy.
Mean daily thermometer, $50; maximum
thermometer, $50; minimum thermometer
45S; maximum velocity of wind. Al NV
total precipitation. o.
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STRIKE AT sUNCook.
Four Hundred Employees Go on Strike
Other Mills May Follow.

Other Mills May Follow.
Suncook, N. H., August 22-Four
hundred .weavers in the China mill this
afternoon walked out, surprising the
overseers. The company here is run by
the Fall River prices, the agent being
David L. Jewell. A 10 per cent cut
down was ordered Tuesday, which re-
duces the weavers to about II cents a
cut. The help are French and good la
boring people. The company. wants them
to work under the same schedules In
force in Fall River. 1t is rumored all
the three large mills, the China, Penn
broke and Webster, will have to shut
down as the help may refuse to work.
Excitement is great tonight. Trouble
to any great extent is unknown in these
mills. The weavers have not joined the
union. but may receive help from the
same. Last week Thursday notices were
put up in the China. Webster andaa Penn
broke mills that wages would be re-
duced, beginning Auugst Goth.
This made some employees angry, as
they claim the wages are low enough,
and Others took the matter under consid-
ration. Tuesday morning all the over
seers informed the help of 10 per cent
cut. Agent Jewel! told them to tell the
help tosswoi I'd let ssFall River settle
the labor question. A year ago the
weavers received % 1-2 cents, then were
cut to 10 1-2, .and the present cut makes
the wages II cents cut. The mills
have been for three months losing mon
ey, but wanted to help the employees
Their storehouses are half full of goods.
This afternoon the weavers of the China
mill assembled at the gates, and were
not going in, but Overseer James F.
Buckled asked them to work until after
a conference with Agent Jewell. At 3
they came out without stir or confusion.
The Portland daily press., 1894-08-23
The Police Hearing.

New York, August 22.-The trials of
the police captains and their ward men
continued today before the police board.
The defence in the case of Captain
Cross occupied the time of the board
during the greater part of the session.
Further denials of the testimony of Nine.
Schubert and Nine. Sanford were given
and a number of police officers, includ-
ing Inspectors Williams and McLaugh-
lin, testified to the good character of
Capt. Cross, as well as to his efficiency
as an officer.
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BRIEFLY TOLD.

At Bowling Green, KY, two entire
blocks we're. burned yesterday morning.
Incendiarisnl is suspected. The loss
is $500 and insurance about half
that amount.
At Nashville, Tenn, the Republican
convention dominated q. Clay Evans Tor
Governor ON the first. ballot.
At New Orleans, Councilman Callahan
was found guilty yesterday of receiving
bribes. His was the first OF the noodle
councilmen's s cases. There are several more
to be heard
President Cleveland returned to Washing
ton at S.25 last night from Gray Gables.
He seemed in the best of health.
The Portland daily press., 1894-08-23
Steamer Aground.

Sandy Hook, N. j., August 22.-steam-
er Catania started from New York for
Hamburg this afternoon and ran aground
about 4.30 ON the east side Swash chan
mel, about half mile below Romer Bea-
con. She is lying head out in an easy
position. There is no sea running and
the wind is light. There appears no
danger and the steamer will probably
float off with the rising tide.
The Portland daily press., 1894-08-23
ADoG WAR.
Augusta People are Excited Over Enforc.
ing the Dog Law.
Especial to the P2ESS.) J

Especial to the P2ESSJ
Augusta. August 22.-There is great ex-
citement over the campaign inaugurated by
the city authorities against unlicensed
dogs Two men have been selected, Wilson
Hawes and Valentine Holt, 2nd, to do duty
as dog catchers They have been provided
with a horse and wagon and are constantly
perambulating the streets of the city seek
ing dogs without collars. On their wagon is
a cage built expressly for the purpose, in
which all contraband CANNES are incal ce-
rated. Crowds of people, in which the small
boy predominates, follow the team through
the streets.
The driver carries a rifle with him, and
after the dogs are condemned to death. the
execution is performed and burial is made in
an open field on the east side of the river.
Dogs belonging to the rich and poor alike
have been seized by the irrepressible dog
catchers, and in many instances ines have
been imposed upon their owners.
Mrs. Dr. L. j. Roberts owned a pug dog
of value. but it was caught on the street
without collar and was captured. A fine
of course was paid and doggie was allowed
to go home. Mr.. L. K. Smith owns a fine
dog, a pug by the way, and this morning
before given his bath, the collar was re-
moved, when the dog got away and ran
down the street. The pug had been duly
licen0ed at the beginning of the license
year, but that did not save him from the
onslaught of the carniverous dog catchers.
He was waylaid and held for ransom The
owner was very indignant; in fact he was
wild and threatened the officers all sorts of
punishment. 1t was no use-he had to pay
| dollar in order to recover.the canine. The
whole matter is causing no end of excite
ment in the town.
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A STRONG ADVANCE IN CLOTH.
Mills Should be Able to Run Without
Reducing Wages.

Fall River, Mass, August 2a.-The
manufacturing situation is decidedly
mixed. The cloth market advanced
from 5-S cents to 3-4 for 64x64s since
yesterday noon, and this amount is more
than sufficient to equal the amount
saved to the manufacturers by reducing
the cost of production by reducing wages
10 per cent. At the latter figure there is
very little demand, and treasurers are
not anxious to dispose of their goods.
The Portland daily press., 1894-08-23
Nebraska's Nominee.

Omaha, Neb., August 22.-Thomas Major
was nominated for governor by the Republi-
cans today Edward Rosewater, editor of
the Bee. caused to be read his resignation
as National committeeman because of the
nomination, of Majors.
The Portland daily press., 1894-08-23
Relics of the Wreck.

New York. August 22.-Schooner Relief
arrived today from st. Andrews and
brought three flags from the i'll fated Kear-
sarge, given to Captain Malcolm OF the
Relief by wreokers on Roneador reef. The
flags are the Union Jack and.the eighty fl OF
and twenty foot United States flags.
The Portland daily press., 1894-08-23
Bar Harbor Events.

Bar Harbor. August 22-Many.large yachts
are in the harbor, among them the steamer
Comanche from Cleveland, Ohio. with the
owner, H. M. Hanna and Mrs. Hanna, Miss
Gertrude Hanna, Col. and Mrs. Pickard ana
Miss Phelps on board. The Susquehanna
from New York, with the owner, Joseph
Stiokney and a party on board, and tile
SAPPHIRE from Philad elphia with the owner,
S. D. Midener and family oE board
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Com missioners, Notice,

Il by the Hon Judge of Probate for the
County of Cumberland on the seventeenth
day Of July A. D., 1894 Commissioner to
receive and examine the claims Of credit
ors against the estate of Edward H.
McDonald late of Windham In said County
deceased, represented insolvent, hereby
give notice that six months from the date
Of said appointment are allowed to said
creditors in which to present and prove
their claims, and that they will be in ses-
sion at the office of L. NJ. Webb, 9S Ex-
change St, Portland, in said County, on
Sent. II, Nov. l9, 1894 and Jan. IA, 1895 at
O'clock P. M. for the purpose of receiving
JOSIAH CHASE,
LORENZO T. CHASE,
Commissioners.
Portland Aug. 1e, 1894.
aua1a 1awawS
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WAS SURPASSED.
A Debtor Astonished at the Amount of His
Liabilities.

Skowhegan. August a2.-J. T. Flanders of
Cornville is endeavoring to get settlement
with his creditors. Should he fail to do this,
he will be obliged to go through insolvency;
in which case SO many others will be COM
PEELED to follow as to give the insolvency
court rush of business.
J. T. Flanders is one of the best known
farmers and business men in the town of
Cornville, and when at recent meeting
with his creditors his liabilities were found
to be $4,000, with assets sof about $1,000,
even Flanders himself was surprised at the
amount of his indebtedness.
The Portland daily press., 1894-08-23
A Fire at Boston this Morning.

Boston, August pa fire in block two to
eight High street shortly after midnigh ht
badly damaged the leather and shoe findings
stock of f. W. Whitcher & Co., and Stephen
Dow 6 Co.'s stock of fancy leather. Richard
Young, fancy. leather; +. W. Henderson &
Co., and several other concerns lost by
smoke and water. The total loss is about
S22 0UO; insured
The Portland daily press., 1894-08-23
In the Dry Dock.

Southampton, August 81 The Ameri-
can yacht Vigilant and the British
yacht Satanita went into dry dock here
today. The Viglant's centreboard,
which sunk upon being torn from the
fastenings by the divers yesterday, has
been recovered and will.be placed in po-
sition tomorrow.
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n ew Half Mile Records.

Springfield, Mass, August 22.-Three now
bicycle records were made on Hampden
park this afternoon by members of the
Rambler team. j. P. Bliss made half mile
flying start in 81 3-5 seconds, later a half
mile standing start in So is. Lumsden and
Citizens who paced Bliss the first half mile
on a tandem made a new mark for that
machine in "a 4.5 seconds.
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THE WEATHER.
Fair and Warmer.

Boston, August 22.-New England for
Thursday; Fair; southwesterly winds;
lightly warmer. except stationary temper
ature in Northern Maine.
Washington, August 22.-Thursday for
Maine: Fair; slightly warmer; Southwestern
ly winds.
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9Th and 9th Maine Regiments.

Machias, Me-, August 22.-The re-
union of the Sixth and Ninth regiments
was held here today. = Sixty members of
the Sixth and forty of the Ninth were
The Portland daily press., 1894-08-23
Distinguished Guests.

Camden, August 22.-Chief Justice Nell
vile W. Fuller and family, who have spent
the last two days in Camden leave for
Sorr euto tonight.
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i wm
/: Monhegan
rs Coming Sure!!

Late IN 1892 a portion of Monhegan,
admirably adapted for cottages (named
Prospect Hil), commanding superb
ocean view, was surveyed and plotted by
R. B. Capen, G. E. All after the auc-
ton. in '93. were sold for $40 each.
J Parties from the following places own
lots in fee, and several declare an inten-
tion to erect cottages. A partial list in
cludes
New York City. Rochester, N Y.
Plainfeld, N. J. Hyde Park, Mass.
Albuquerque, N. M. Bath, Me.
Boothbay Harbor, Me. Boston, Mass.
Lowell, Mass. Flagstaff, Arizona:
Chicago, Ill. "a San Francisco, Cal
Brewer, Me. Stanfordville N. Y.
Lincoln, Me. Reading, Mass.
Hallowell, Me. Beverly, Mass.
Watervie, Me. Chelsea, Mass.
Bangor. Me. Omaha, Neb.
Walla Walla, Wash. Yarmouth, Me.
To afford others an opportunity to
come in early is offered. for short
time, for the nominal sum of 500, either
of the following lots, still remaining un-
sold: Is, 16, 10. 80, "a, 36, Sc, and from
81 to so inclusive. From 81 to 80 are
the new survey. These lots are 60x12O
feet, and present chance for perfect
w. safe and certainly profitable invest
ment. To take deed of one of these
lots in the name of a friend or child,
would be a gift enduring and sure to
rapidly appreciate in value. Title per
feet and warranted.
Lots will be decided at present, in Or
der of application at my Office, where
plans and photographs may be seen.
Shore not conveyed, but reserved for
all.
Boothbay Harbor, Aug. a, 1894
G. B. KENNISTON.
d2w1 stn
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SAVED AGAIN.

BY Curious Mischance no Provision was
Made for Collecting the Income Tax
New York, August 22.-A Washington
special to the Sun says that in addition to
the long list of errors found in the German
The Portland daily press., 1894-08-23
Methodist campmeetiur.

Augusta, August 22.-The methodist
campmeeting at Richmond camp ground
is in session this week, Rev. W. S.
Jones in charge. There is a good atten-
dance.
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Piles, Neuralgia, Asthma, and all Fe-
yon's Vitalizer imparts new life and Wig
or to weak and debilitated men. Ask
your druggist for 25-cent vial of one
OF Munyon's Cures, and if you are not
benefited your money will be refunded.
This company puts up
"A Cure for Every Disease.
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MATTERS in MAINE.
The State Tax Rate Has Been Re-
dueed.
REPORT FROM COMMISSIONER
MATHEWS ON LABOR STATISTICS.

Canine Tragedies of Daily Occurrence
Happenings at Bar Harbor-The Col
ored Pugilist at Eastport Who Dissa-
pointed O'Brion Now Applauds Himself
Other News.
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FOR RE:N

Or SALE our c0mmodi0us store Cor.
Congress and Pearl ST., Portland, Me.
Over an ac Of floor space, ITO It. Of
glass front, steam heat. gas, elevator
and i'm thorough repair. Possession
given about Jan. 1886. OREN HOOP
Err, son & LEIGHTON, House Fur
nishers. iun16eod6mo1stp
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The Senate Has a Difficulty in Securing
Sent Out to Bring in Absentees-A
Quorum Secured After Much Trouble
But No Business was Transacted.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1894-05-31
FOREIGN

Chief Clarence was taken back 10
Bluefelds by the British cruiser Magi
cicune
Alexander. the boy king Of Seryia.
suspended the constitution and re
stores that Of $50
six anarchists were executed In
Spain
queen Victoria formally opened the
Manchester ship canal
The French cabinet has resigned,
the deputies refusing to adopt the gr-
der 81 the day and drop a discussion
rs to the right Of employees Of state
roads 10 attend a labor congress.
The British steamship Horton, from
Naya for Zaaudam, put iH at COpen-
hagen. She was slightly damaged in
a collision with the German brig,
Emma Beug, from Hamburg for Ko-
koa. The Emma Beug sank and fyur
OF her crew were drowned
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1894-05-31
CHINESE CHILDREN.

The reverence with which parents
are regarded in both China and Japan
is quantity illustrated by the customs
in vogue In their families, says a
Washington dispatch. A lady who
was received lately by Mrs. Yang Nu,
the wife of the Chinese minister, was
greatly entertained by the coming In
Of her small children, the two younger
accompanied 10y their nurses. SooI
afterward the minister came in. The
little ones quietly approached, pros
trated themselves ON the floor in front
Of him, and then held up their little
hands 10 be fondled Mrs. Yang Gu,
by the way, is the only lady in the
diplomatic corps who dses not haye
the worry about spring gowns and
hats. Her toilettes, however, grow
more striking and picturesque She
goes about visiting a great deal and
where she feels especially friendly
brings her baby and the nurse. BY
next winter she will have command 0f
sufficient English to hold her own in
conversation and need not be always
accompanied by an Interpreter as at
present