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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-02
HIBERNIAN FIELD DAY
Portland Men Won Prizes in the Sport.

Portland Men Won Prizes in the Sports.
Lake Maranocook, August 1.-The annual
excursion and field day of the Ancient Or
der of Hibernians of Eastern Maine, to-
gether with acontingent from the western
section of the state occurs here today. The
trains came well loaded until the crowd was
numbered by thousand. The. afternoon is
being devoted to sporting, including a long
list of events under the management of
Charles Toole of Bangor. Dancing, boat
ing, etc., make up the days programme.
The sport opened at 1.30. The water was
excellent. In the first single scull race, five
starters got away well together, pulling
well and being punched to the first quarter,
when McCarty of Portland took slight
lead, hard pressed by Smith second, with
Harrington of Portland a good third. Nc
Carty rowed strong and easy stroke to the
finish, winner. Three-forths of the way
back, Harrington passed Smith, taking
second by a length. The distance was two
miles, time not announced.
The novelty boat race was won by Nc
Carty brothers of Bangor; one hundred
yard dash, amateur, won by N. Montgomery
of Bangor, time eleven and one-hals
seconds; P. Dufene of Brunswick, second
The one hundred yards, professional, was
won by G. Parks of Bath, time eleven and
one-quarter seconds, Ed Flavin of Port
land, second. The two legged race was won
by Daby and Murray of Bangor, Shannon
and Burke, second. Other minor sports fol-
lowed. 1t has been quiet and enjoyable
occasion
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5fzHEHR H2It Hs2HFFSGGzHR PRICE THREE CENTS

thrown shoe. A special pacing race be-
tween Robert j., f2.05 Ia and Mascot u2. .04j
did not prove much of a contest. Robert
j. easily defeated his rival in the first two
miles and In the third one waltzed away
from him. The mile was in 20G LIZ, within
half a second of the track record held by
Hal Pointer, and should have been beaten
mad Geers forced Robert j. to do his best.
Mascot was dozen lengths back in this
mile and it looked at Zone time as though
he would be distanced. Joe e. Patchen had
hollow victory in the 2.20 pace, and not
one of the field could come anywhere near
going at his clip. Cobweb, the winner of
the opening event, is six year old, owned
by Turl Bros. of New York, who bought
him at Palo Alto sale last October for
Soo0 The summarizes: The 2.25 class, trot-
ting. purse $4,000, Cobweb, first; j. NJ. d..
second; Rex Americus, third. Best time.
2.l2 3-4. In the 2.20 class, pace, purse $1,000,
Joe Patchen was first Angie D., second;
Nydla, third. Best time, I'll IA. In the
special pacing race, purse S250O, Robert j..
hrst; Mascot, second. Time, 2.OS. 2.OS, s.O6
1-2
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-02
A UNIQUE PRESENT.
Received by the Burns Club of this Cit

The Burns Club of this city has re-
ceived unique present from one of the
original members sor the organization,
Mrs. McTaggart of Scotland, formerly
Miss Annie Cross, daughter of Andrew
Cross of this city.
The extensive bakery of Mr.. McTaggart
stands on the site of the old market
place much freluented by Burns, | and
the gift to the club was one of the
cakes that gave to Scotland the name
Land o. Cakes" and the secret of max
ing, which is said Ito have never heen
acquired in any other country.
The cake was broken in transit, or
perhaps IN the custom house at New
York. and reached here in fragments.
Mr.. Cross and other mem bers of the club
have distributed the precious reminder
OF home, the centre piece, representing
New Hayen wife," going to Mayor Bax-
ter.
Undiscouraged by this failure, the
Burns Club will, after the steamers run
direct 20 this port from Glasgow, at
tempt 10 have a real Burns dinner, with
the most of the food, including the
cakes, and haggis cooked in Scotland.
1t is confidently believed that this can
be done, and that Portland will have
"the"> celebration of the birthday of
the poet
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-02
Grand Circuit r Racinr.

Buffalo, NY, August 1.-The downfall of
J. M. D., a red hot favorite in the 2.23 class
was feature of today's Grand Circuit
racing which 5000 people witnessed, The
winner of the Merchants and Manufacturers
stake at Detroit was installed very pro-
nounced fayorite right at the start. and
thousands of dollars were thrown into the
pool box. Not SO much money has been
bet on race in Buffalo for many a day. j.
NJ. D. took the first two heats in rather an
easy style, but both Cobwebs and Rex
Americus made the clip SO hot in the finish
of the third heat that the gelding BY Favor
ite Wilkes, tired and fell back beaten and
much distressed. In the fourth heat J. M.
d. was laid up ana Cobwebs again showed
in front hard pressed by Rex Americus. In
the fifth Cobwebs oncessmore outfooted the
coarse-grained son of Onward and j. M. ID.
was never in the argument, his driver
claiming after it was over that he had
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The President Responsible

Washington, August 1.-At the conclusion
of the afternoon conference, Mr.. Jones said
there did not appear to be any change in
the situation. He confessed that he saw but
little hope in the future unless the House
was ready to yield on the the three items
that were now in dipsute. The Senate con-
ference were feeling blue over the situation
tonight, and one Senator not a member on
the conference stated that he would not be
surprised if another disagreeing report were
made within the next two or three days.
When it was suggested that it might kill the
bill the reply was, 1.-THE President is re-
sponsible Tor that result if it comes upon
the country and no one else."
Which sentiment was also echotd d by lead
ing conservative Senator.
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Weather Observations.

The following are the observations for the
Agricultural Department Weather Bureau
for yesterday, Aug. l, taken at p. m.
10Th meridian time, the observations for
each station being given in this order
Temperature, direction OF the wind. state Of
the weather:
Boston, 60 degrees, Sc, fair; New York,
" degrees, Sc, cloudy; Philadelphia, rs de-
grees, E, cloudy; Washington, SO degrees.
S, clear; Albany, IA degrees, ", fair:
Buffalo, 72 degrees. E, cloudy; Detroit, rs
degrees, S, fair; Chicago, Sc degrees, W.
cloudy; st. Paul, 76 degrees, NV, clear; ST.
Vincent, go degrees. N, fair; Huron, Oak.
50 degrees, NV, clear; Bismarck, u degrees.
w. clear
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-02
sPLITFRoM STEM TO STERN.
An Ocean Flyer Cuts Through a Fishing
Schooner.

New York, August 1.-Steamer Majestic.
which arrived today from Liverpool. ran
down the fishing schooner Antelope last
Monday morning. During dense fog at
$50 in the morning off Newfoundland banks
the lookout .sie hted the Antelope, a few
rods distant. directly ahead. At the same
moment the men on the schooner saw the
steamer and attempted escape by putting
their helm to starboard, but the big liner.
although backing with both propellars at
full speed, crashed into the schooner. strik-
Ing her on the port quarter and splitting
her completely to the starboard bow.
Life boats were instantly lowered by the
Majestic, and seven out of the eight men On
board hauled into the boats. The eighth
man, named Mitchell, native of Burin.
n. r., was below. when the steamer struck
and was drowned. All of the men were more
or less bruised l.? By the flying splinters, and
Majestic from his injuries. The other six
came into port not much injured.
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READY TO REPORT.
The Sugar Investigating Committee Have |
Finished Their Labor

The Sugar Investigating Committee Have
Finished Their Labor
Washington, August Lit is proba-
BILE the Senate sugar trust investigating
committee will make report to the
Senate tomorrow. The committee in
executive session today considered the
publication Of testimony taken on the
charge that Senator Camden speculated
in sugar certificates. 1t is understood
tonight that upon this part the investi-
cation committee will be quite unani-
nous, and will atleast suggest that Cam
den conducted his business affairs in this
matter in such way that there was
some ground for newspaper publications.
Upon the part the Sugar Trust played
in connection with the tariff bill there
will be divergence of views. The Re-
publicans will take the ground that
the Trust probably exerted undue influ-
ence in the formation of the sugar sched-
ule, and had powerful friends at court
when the sugar question was brought
up for consideration.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-02
A CASE OF TRUE LOVE.
A Romance Concerning Vice President
Stevenson's Daughter Now at Sorrento.

Sorrento, August l.-vice President
Stevenson has found out that love affair
of one of his daughters is as troublesome as
the Senate is during a hot tariff debate.
George F. Curtis, clerk in the Supreme
court library at Washington, and Miss Mary
Stevenson are also making a discovery, and
that is that the old axiom about the course
of true love, etc., is about correct.
There is an interesting story about these
young persons, which has just come to light.
1t is a romance, pure and simple, showing
love atsfirst sight, mother who, if not op-
posed to the young mans suit, at least does
not look with disfavor upon it. and father
and brother wEo are openly against the
lovers aspirations and have separated the
pair by sending the young woman far
away.
The first chapter of this interesting little
romance opened about two months ago.
There was no preface. Miss Stevenson met
Mr.. Curtis on one of the excursion steamers
on the Potomac river. They were introduced
to each other by Mrs. Blanchard, wife of
the Junior Senator from louisiana
Mr.. Curtis is said to have bought diamond
ring for Miss Stevenson at jewelry store
in Pennsylvania avenue. He also presented
ner Will d puOGOgfdpn OF himself.
1t was Just here that Mr.. Stevenson and
Mr.. Lewis Green Stevenson are said to have
awakened to what was going on and, in
divers ways they are said to have shown
their displeasure at the young mans suit.
Itsis said that Mr.. Stevenson could not de-
liver an grafton at the Georgetown Law
school commencement because he was over
come at the thought of his daughters
friendship for Curtis. instead OF by the
heat, as was supposed.
Two days afterwards Mrs. Stevenson,
Miss Mary and the other two daughters
started for Sorrento, where they are still
tarrying. They have lived in the most
marked seclusion while here, and it is sup
posed that this little romance may account
for their absence from all festivities.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-02
Natural Spruce Gum
at HAYS Pharmacy.
FOR rem

Store No. 100 Exchange street, in
Jose Bldg, together with shops in rear
of same, lately occupied by Nelson Ten
ney & Co. Premises consist of Main
store containing about 1880 so. TT.
with Basement the same; rear store
containing about 1880 So. it. with
basement the same; and work shops,
two stories high, 4Ox22 and 2Sx16
each. The above are all well lighted
and in good condition and are connect
ed. Large yard space adjoining. The
be divided, as tenant may desire. Ap-
ply to JOHN f. A. MERRILL, Room
"a, Jose Bldg, 9S Exchange Street.
may24 diff
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-02
Local Weather Reporr.

Portland. Me-, Aug. 1.-The local Weather
Bureau office records as to the weather the
following:
a.m.-Barometer, $4,000: thermometer.
$50; dew point, 40; humidity, Sc; wind, NJ;
velocity, 4; clear.
sp. m.-Barometer, 10000; thermometer,
IS o; dew point, 81; humidity. 63; wind. S,
velocity, 6; weather, clear.
Mean daily thermometer, $50; maximum
Thermometer, 742; minimum thermometer,
568; maximum velocity of wind, l., S.;
total precipitation. o.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-02

Accident Proves Groundless-Another r
Drowning Accident-Other News.
Especial to the PRESS
Augusta, August 1.-The Repu plican
State. Committee met in the parIors of
the Augusta House In this city tonight.
Letters were set to prominent Republi-
cans all over the state, and as a conse-
quence there was large and enthusias-
tic gathering. The meeting was called
to order at o'clock by Hon. Joseph H.
Manley, chairman of the stat commit
tee. Able speeches were made by the
committeeman from the various coun-
ties After the adjournment of the
meeting, the state committee went into
executive session and the details of the
campaign weresmapped out.
The committee are determined to
make vigorous and sactive campaign,
and believe theparty is in good fighting
condition in every county. Tt will be
mencement will. depend largely on the
adjournment of Congress. Speakers will
be engaged from New York, Massachu-
setts and other states. These speakers
have not yet been decided upon, but will
be announced later.
The following prominent Republicans
present were Governor Henry B. Gleaves,
Hon. Clarence Hale, Hon. George M.
Seiders, Hon. J. II. Drummond, Jr.,
Portland; Hon. Herbert M. Heath, LID.
Carver, Esq, CIV. Jones, ESQ.,, Captain
Samuel W. Lane, Hon. Sumner j. Chad
bourne, General S. Choate, Augusta;
Colonel E. c. Stevens, Chelsea; Hon.
Henry Lord, William Engell, Ho j.. John
L. Cutler, Captain. b. n i. Fairbanks, Ban
gor; Colonel A.W. Wildes, Hon. Joseph
o. Smith, sSkowhegan Hon. PIP. Gil
more, Bucksport; Hon. VIM 7 Haines.
Waterville: Hon. F. M. Simpson, Carmel;
Hon. J . f. .Sprague, Monson; Hon. Frank
L.Noble. Lewiston; Hon. Seth M Carter,
Auburn; Hon. IS. W. Carr, Bowdoinham;
Hon. Nicholas Fessenden, Fort Fairfield; !;
Hon. Andrew Halves, Deering; Hon. B. +.
Hamilton, Hon. Charles M. Morse, Saco;
Hon. L. L. Carleton, Hon. Elliott Wood,
Winthrop; Hon. George E. Minot, B ell
rade: Mayor Oliver B. Clason, Gardiner;
Hon. Joseph II. Manley Hon. John W.
Chase, Hon. O. D. Baker, Walter D.
Stinson. ESQ.,, Augusta; Llewellyn Pow
ers, Houlton.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-02
YORK COUNTY DEMOCRATS.
A Lightly Attended Convention Held at
Alfred
Special to the Press. !

Especial to the Press.1
Alfred, August 1.-The Democratic county
convention was but slimly attended today,
and although the committee on credentials
reported full convention of l64 delegates,
on the only ballot taken but II materialized.
There was but little interest taken in the
matter of nominations, it being generally
conceded that the nominees would lead a
forlorn hope.
The ticket placed in nomination was real
ly the result of "a draft on the party.
Senators-Abner Oakes, South Berwick;
John B. Lord, Parsonsfield: Charles H.
Leslie, Biddeford
County Commissioner-William A. Russell,
Berwick.
County Treasurer-William G. Clifford.
Neweld.
County Attorney-Charle 7. Read, Bidde-
ford.
Clerk of Courts-Fred J. Allen, Sanford.
Register of Deeds-Moses H. Libby, Jr..
Sanford.
Sheriff-George R. Smith, Kennebunk.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-02
THE DAMAGE TO TIE SHEN YUEN.
She Was Not Sunk But Disabled For Some

Shanghai. Augu 1.-The damage to the
Chen Yuen is SO great that some time must
elapse before it can be fully repaired, and
the vessel be sent out to the scene of oper-
ations.
Six Chinese transports packed with troops
sailed Monday from Chefoo. They were con-
yoyed by three warships. The North China
news confirms the report of fighting at
Yashan. 1t says the Japanese brought up
for attack every available man almost de-
nuding Seoul of troops. A successful de-
Tense was made by the Chinese and was
directed by European officers. A report from
Hen Kow says the outbreak of hostilities
has revived all the native fanaticism of the
Chinese. Foreigners are insulted openly
and violence is feared
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-02
Must not Infringe.

Boston, August LIN the United
States Circuit Court today, Judge Colt
granted an injunction restraining the
Oliver Ditson Company from publishing
three songs, namely: 80, Ye that Love
the Lord, "A Song of Judgment" and
Lead Kindly Light" The plaintiffs
are "A. II. Littleton and others of Eng
land, and the injunction is granted un-
der provisions of the international
COpYrlght law.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-02
CONTINUED INTEREST.
Is Being Manifested In the'Christian ALI
ance n eetings.
Especial to the PRESS

Especial to the PRESS.)
Old Orchard, August 1.-The meetings of
the Christian Alliance retained their in
terest today, and the attendance is increas-
ing from day TO day. Rev. Dr.. Simpson, the
leader, is directing every part of the work,
and every prayer, hymn and sermon has
direct reference to the oming of the Holy
Spirit. Many sick people are on the ground,
and ''believe" is pre- ached as a duty, and
then the asking for the gift of healing as
but the coming of child to its father for
the best thing he has to bestow.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-02
NO EVIDENCE oFiFOuLrPLAY
So Say the Coroners Jury on the Death of
Especial to the Press

Especial to the Press.1
Bar Mills, Augustsl.-At the .corone1's in
quest on the body of young McLeese, the
three boys wLo were bathing with the Nc
Lee Sc boy, all testified that McLeese met
his death.by drowning, as stated in the
PRESS on Tuesday. There was not the
slightest evidence of foul play, The body
was washed through a rocky channel in the
river for.the distance of mile OF more.
This of itself was sufficient to account for
all the bruises and cuts found upon the
body. Besides this. people were searching
the river;for two days with pick poles and
graphing irons,ssand some injury might have
been made by them. When the.body was:tak-
en- from the water severaEpeople expressed
the opinion of fouEplay and this was enough
for the coroner. who immediately took
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-02
A S3,OOO,OOO Fire.

Chicago, August IAN extensive fire
has been raging this evening in the lum-
ber district in the southwestern part OF
the city. The ire is now under control,
having burned along the Blue Island
avnue, from Robey to Main strets, dis
tance of over half mile. The loss it il
said will reach So 000 000
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-02
THE WEATHER.
Local Showers.

Boston. August l.-For New England fer
Thursday: Increasing cloudiness and
possibly local showers during the afternoon
OF night; east to south winds; slightly
warmer.
Washington, August 1.-For Thursday for
Maine: Local showers and thunder storms
for Thursday; slightly warmer; wind becom-
ing southwest,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-02
Annual Coaching Parade.

Bethlehem, August IA meeting of the
White Mountain Coaching Parade commit
tee of the West side was held this morning
at Bethlehem. Tuesday, August 81. as
selected as the date for the parade II ,ya Q
voted that no prizes be offered Int that
last years plan be followed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-02
populists are WORKING.

Lewiston, August 1.-The Populist cam
paign in Androscoggin county opened ir
Auburn tonight with a grand rally and an
address by l.. G. Bacon, the candidate for
Governor.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-02
The Official Account.

Yokohoma, August 1.-The Japanese gov
ernment in an official account of the sink
ing of the Chinsee transport Kow Shung by
the Japanese warship Naniwa, July rs,
states that the Chinese cruiser Chihi Yuen
discharged torpedo at the Naniwa, but
missed fire. The Naniwa and Yoshino then
opened fire on the Chihi Yuen, but the lat
te fired and escaped. The captain of the
transport Kow Shung surrendered, but the
soldiers on board refused t, do so and re-
sisted capture. The Naniwa was ultimately
obliged to open fire on the transport an
eventually to sink her. The captain and
others were rescued by boats of the
Naniwa. 1t was afterwards discovered that
the transport was British steamer.
War Declared
London, August Ia despatch to the
Exchange Telegraph company says that
Japan made a formal declaration of war
upon China today. Lord Kimberly, secretary
of state for foreign affairs, Immediately
upon receipt of notice from the Japanese
government that war had been declared,
wired the British representatives abroad to
warn the captains of merchant vessels of
the fact, in order that they might form
their cargoes accordingly. Any contraband
of war comprised in cargoes will be handled
at the risk of the owners or charterers of
vessels. ,r
A despatch received from Shanghai this
morning announcing the attack upon the
Chinese warship Chen Yuen, on July Z, is
regarded here as clearing up the despatch
of yesterday stating that the Chen Ynen
had been sunk. the Chih Yuen and the
Ching Muen captured and the Foo Tshing
probably destroyed. From this it would ap-
pear that there had been one engagement
on July 80, and that none of the Chinese
ships engaged had been sunk or captured.
This view Is entertained at the Chinese
legation here.
Did Not Know the Kow Shung Was
English.
Toxic, August 1.-The government has
wired instructions to the Japan minister in
London to offer an apology to Great Britain
for firing upon and sinking the Kow Shung
while she was flying the British flag. The
minister is also instructed to inform the
government of Great Britain that the COM
mander of the Japanese cruiser was un-
aware until after the fight that the Kow
Shung was British vessel. Capt.
Galeworthy, commander of the Kow Shung,
togther with many others on board, were
saved by boats of the Japanese war ship
Nianawa.
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PORTLAND, MAINE THURSDAY MORNING. 2

the treasury for July are given at $34,-
sos, 339, and the expenditures at $50, CAS-
$50. The receipts are nearly 81. 600, OG0
ahead Of July, 1898, and the expenditures
So, 900, 900 less.
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charge of the remains and insisted upon an
inquest. The ooroner's jury returned
verdict of death by drowning.