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BASE BALL.
The National League,

Iu0 NAtlonal LoaSuos
The following games were played In
the National league yesterday;
At New York-New York, z; Boston,
6.
At Pittsburg-Ohicago- 2; Pittsburg,
8.
At Baltimore-Baltim II; Brook
Ign, s.
g.
At Observation-Disclosures, 10; Phil
adelphia, II.
The game scheduled between the Louis
vile AMI Cincinnati teams did not take
place owing to the non-arrival Of the
Louisville club.
There were no New England league
games yesterday on account of rain.
National League Standing.
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,e New England fair and at the state

the New England fair and at the state
fair.
Another fine animal from the same
farm its the Guernsey cow Belle Heart
ssass. She was awarded fir st prize at the
state fair. The show of Guersaeys, Hol
stsins and Jerseys Is a large and fine one.
Mr.. NJ. W. Cressey Of Gorham has Jer-
soy bull and five cows on exhibition.
/ MIR. j. L. Robinson of South Windham
has a number of homing pigeons on ex-
hibition.
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National League Standing.

The national prohibition party Of Mas
sachusetts, an off shoot of the Prohibit
ion party, met in Boston yesterday and
prohibitionists also nominated ticket
naming Allen Coffin of Nantucket for
governor.
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]. w. Peterson, lit Middle street.
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street.
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Frank Freeman. 100 Bracket street,
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Dennet & Co. the Florist 645 Congress street.
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before the home stretch Ginger spurted to
the front but held it but few seconds
having made bad break which set him
back to second place. On the home
suretch Ginger was evening up when he
broke again, getting third place.
THREE MINUTE GLASS, PACING.
The first heat of this race was lively
one. Baby s., set the pace and was
pushed by T. T. part of the mile. just
before the home stretch the field lined
out but on the stretch IL closed up
making good finish. Baby 8. first.
The second and third heass we've won
by Hattie Rollins who had been forgotten
In the excitement of tho first heat after
which all expected the bay mare Baby 8.
to win.
Hattie Rollins did perfect work under
the guidance Of her owner Mr.. Mahlon
Jordan.
The home stretch for the second heat
was exciting and the stretch for the third
heat was even more 80. The heat mas as
pretty as has been trotted during the fair
and all could not but be satisfied with 1t
and Its results. The time for the second
heat was asasz, and Q. 1914 for the third
heat.
The summaries are:
s.as GLASS. TRoTTING-PURsE 5000.
Gold Finch, ch m, e. Wood
S ss% Si R e B: fS;jis:
Woodbury. 5 8 6 Q 8
Mana, br M, Toster), IS s s q
China Boy, blk I, lReynolds)4 6 4 8
Time-2.27N, a.a51z, a.26s4, 2.ss, a.2s1S.
( q. 40 CLASS, TROTTING-PURsE $500,
brine Wilkes lHuston1 TIL
Arthur Cleveland, br 8. Wood
Ginger, oh g, lPartridge) 38 5
Nellie W., br m Linsoott,) 4 8 a
Susie br m, (Brackett) 8 81
Time-2. 38]d, 2. 3as4, 282N.
TIL Rec MINUTE GLASS, PACING
PURSE $3.50.
(Unfnished.)
Hattie Rollins, br m IN. Jordan) 8 1 IL
Baby S., b m, (R. Jordan) Ia 81
Hoous POcua, b NJ, Buok) A 81
Nelmah, e, Il. Woodbury. IS 81
Fred c., b g, (Graffam) ali 81
Julia, b m, (Maxwelll IL 4
q. T., blk m (Libby) 8 81
Mabel g., (Henuessy) 10 z n
Ned H: b 8, (Stanwood) IS 81
Daisy H., B m, (Cobbl 90 10
Palm, b g, (Dslano) 6 6 DR.
Time-2.S214, 2.32s4, a39N.
Among the entries in the sheen depart.
ment are by G. e. Cobb of Deering and
Mr.. CIV. Chaplin Of Sebago Lake. One of
the animals in the stock department that
at traoted great deal of attention Is the
duersney bull King of Dunbartown
owned BY Mr.. d. W. Clark Of South
Parkland l,hIa hull +oolr a.a+ x,.ina n
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DECENTRALIZATION OF HORSES.
M. SWEET Tells Standish Audience
About Crime of '35.

Some Interesting Comparisons of Wages
and Prices in Portland at Different
Zines.
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TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Tske laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All drug
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WORN OUT"
a Common Expression Usad by
American Women.

Many do not Realize the Full Significance
of Those Two Words.
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A special from Wayerly, Ohio, says
Geo. W. Legg, treasurer. of Pike county,
is a defaulter to the extent of $40, 900 or
more. He has absoonded.
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Barnabas and his companions wished
him farewell and good luck, and then
mounted the bank and struck into the
woods. Now that they We're armed they
felt like new men, and a great weight was
littcd from their minds.
In single lille they made a detour to the
rear OF the fort, ami pressed rapidly north
east through the woods for "A mile and a
half, speaking not Il word on the way.
Every heart beat faster as the northern
now Il sharp turn was made to the lett;
Ten minutes later, as the moon peeped
above the horizon, the party reached "A
little cabin in a clearing.
The tears came into Natllan's eyes as
he saw the home where his happy boyhood
memory of his lost father. Here was the
spring and there the out-shed where the
winters supply of logs was always stored.
The path leading TO the step could still be
traced between the weeds and grass.
Cheer up, lad said B~arnabas, diyining
his thoughts, "Itll all come right in the
future. An now vel be maxim that
search"
They entered the cabin, the door of which
was LETT wide open. II had escaped the
torch of tho Indian, and the interior was
much as II had been left on the day when
Captain Stanbury started for the front.
The end window was closed, but the shut
ter was of the one In front. The ladder
still led to the sleeping loft overhead, and
in the room downstairs were a table and a
broken chair, A few earthen dishes stood
on the shelf. and a layer OF ashes covered
the fireplace.
meme has lived here since. Where shall We
most likely spot? The captain said the
papers were under the hoor."
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~stockade, greeting such old friends as he
recognized.
The disaster had stunned ~him-unused as
he was TO the horrors of Indian warfare.
The, past week, with its record of blood
shed and battle, mad made "A man Of the
lad. How dream-like and long ago seemed
his student life in Philadelphia!
The outcome Of the Tory aud Indian raid
upon the Colorlsts OF the Wyoming valley
may be briefly told. on the morning of
massacre-Zebulon Butler started for the
nearest town on the LehiEh, to send a
report to the board of war. Colonel Den
nison opened negotiations with the leaders
of the enemy, and after hours of suspense
and discussion II was agreed so surrender
the fort on condition that the lives OF the
survivors should be spared,
The articles OF capitllation We're signed
and on the afternoon OF the 9th a sad and
bitter ceremony took place ON the blum
Of the Susquehanna. The gates of Forty
Fort were thrown open. the flag was
hauled down, and 10 the music. of drums
and fifes the enemy was led in By Colonel
John Butler-com pany after company of
Rangers and Tories. Captain Caldwel's
Royal Greens, and the sullen, painted-fared
Indians, headed by two human iiends-
Brandt and Queen Esther.
Colonel Butler prevented any immediate
bloodshed, but the settlers were rlthlessly
plundered as they marched out. Knowing
their danger only too well. they fled In all
directions. some towards the Delaware,
others down the Susquehanna by water
and land.
The Indians and Tories at once laid
waste the valley, destroying what they
could not carry away, burning the. Town
of Wilkesbarre and many cabins, and driy-
ing the horses and cattle to Niagara. The
relief force that had started from Wash
tpston's army. turned back when the news
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Of the massacre reached them at s,rouds-
burg. aud for IL time the lovely vale OF
Wyoming was abandoned to ruin and soil
tudc.
Among the last to leave Forty Fort after
It's surrender was Barnahas otter. In the
dusk of the evening he slipped, through the
gate with others, and made his way UNI
observed to a huge rock several hundred
yards back from the river. He was Joined
almost Immediately by Nathan, and pres
entity Rcubc Attwood and Collum Me
Nicol arrived Mt the same spot, Tho two
latter knew all about Captain Stanhury,s
papers, and were to assist In getting them,
The little party had previously arranged to
meet here secretly for this purpose, and
they hoped 10 complete their task and he
some miles down the Susquchanna that
same night.
a hcre. are ye?" said Collum McNicol.
who was the last TO arrive. Let's make
haste aud have done with the business, My
heart is sore after what i've seen yonder
this afternoon -
rrsase, man interruptSa Bnrnabas;
~. heart, I'm thinkin'-aye, an some
thing more. | feel myself like a panther
stript Of her cubs. Don't put fire to our
pcfatc deed"
1T amt likely, with not, a hrearm be-
tween US" said atwood. Theirs no
must bide our time for vengeance till were
bnck with the army"
Aye. vel have a reckoning then" RIO.
wv fFtiI I4NFIN 1fllNill VIII ~
fur WyominE-hist! who comcs?''
Soft footsteps were heard and n settler
named Morgan Proud glidcd up to tho
rock. -Four of We he said. peering at
the group, 81 won't he intrudin'. men.
bu: | followed hither fur a purpose. DO
you want arms?"
DO we?y' exclaimed Rarnabas. AN kin
you pervide them, mani"
THAT | can" said Proud. ''W-hen We
came up to the fort from Wilkesbarrc yes
~tcrIhy-ten of us-wC brought nearly two
muskets apiece along. But we hid the
half oN2cctin' the fort would be surren-
dercd an all arms given up. And we act
ed wisely
Lead the way. man." broke in Barna-
has. This dceill win you n golden crown
some day. But are you sure the stun Is
there YETI"
They're all well hid replied Proud,
take a muskct apiece and leave the rest,
VIII your party join us, BHrnabas? We're
going down river In ilatboats from Wilkes
barre"
we have an orrand over yonder first
said Barnabas. Jerking his thumb north
don't wait on us"
mo we need take no risk Proud an
swcrcl. ''seoin' as Wen have women and
children dependin' on us. But you're well
come TO the arms. all the same"
Without further speech he led the party
speedily to a windfall under the blum.
Proud friends had been here and gone,
but the extra muskcts Were safe in their
hiding place. The man handed out the
requisite number. adding a generous sup
I'm wait here "A Bit he said. ''There'li
be Others coming by. and l have three
guns left
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for the other two divisions Of the army TO
have gained the places assigned them. but
perceivinE the ardor of his men. the colonel
decided not to await for the others. and
turning to his followers. he shouted:
Boys. you seem keenl Go ahead and drive
thcmi'
No other divisions co1id now be seen,
sippi volunteers with a shout started after
the Greeks, who now were trying to make
their way back into the town, The onset
was more than the frightened warriors
could Withstand. and even Meatherford's
voice could not check them. The chief was
ing and. cheering. but no one needed him
now. The bullets of the white men seemed
harmless. and the bold warrior was stu
unharmed.
The Creeks now threw away their guns
ana the soldiers drove them right on
through the village, but in spite of the fear
and confusion. the red men stopped long
enough to aid their wounded comrades to
escape with them, and then made a dash
for the river or fed for the Canebrakus,
where many were soon hidden from the
sight Of their purstiers.
Not all had yet gone. however. Alone in
the Inflated Holy Ground stood Weather.
warriors had escaped, he lcaped upon the
back of his great gray horse, which had
become almost AS well known as his rider,
and fled at full speed from the town.
A Wild shout arose from the army when
they saw the famous chief appear. and
the excited colonel and all his men started
in pursuit. wen get him. He's ours
saw the rider stop far m the bluff. We've
got him IN a trap, now! He can't get away
this timer
For "a moment the half-breed turned and
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iow" him. lay the quieit Alabama. on the
other side was the deep %ravine, which no
fore him, and from behind his enemy
pressed on, certain of their prize now,
nna bs ar}Grn d,d as po 1heg mo Saihe, II AVA Was Ea az
motionless as the trees which could be
seen in, the forests on every SIDE. II
he could only once gain their shelter all
less.
Hes coming, He's going to give him
self up cried the soldiers. as they saw
him slowly walk his horse as If advancing
to meet them; but when he had taken a
few steps, suddenly he wheeled about and,
his faithful horse, he touched him with his
spurs and started at full speed toward the
brink of the bluff.
breathless. gazed spellbound at the fall
Ing chief. Surely he would not leap from
But what was it he had in mind to do?
They knew his courage, and Were. fearful
of some new movement by his chief who
But Weatherford, apparently unmlndful
OF the thoughts and presence of his foes,
was near the brink now, and without hes
itationg "A momen with one. loud call,
shot out over the bank toward the river,
more than twenty feet below.
Under the water sank the horse and his
rider. to his neck, but holding aloft his
rifle, he never for n moment lost his seat,
and as they rose 10 the surface, started
for the opposite shore.
The soldiers had recovered from their
astonishment now. and bullets fell about
the halfbreed like hailstones: but some
unseen shield must have been about him..
for when the brave Arrow and his rider
climbed the farther bank, a single lock
cut from his horses name was all the
damage Weatherford could find, and with
one defiant, wave of the hand he disap-
peared in the forests.
I'm glad he escaped" said John. draw
ing a long breath; But Gatlin only shook
his head. He could find no heroism in the
leap of Weatherford on the back of his
gray horse, Arrow, and was thinking more
OF the hundred homes they had burned,
and of the bodies of the thirty warriors
who lay dead at Econschaca.
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Of the massacre reached them at Strouds-
burg. and for Il time the lovely vale OF
Wyoming was abandoned to ruin and soil
tulu.
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With Tory and Patriot;
NATHAN STANBURY'S MISSION.
BY WILLIAM MURRAY GRAYDoN.
Copyrighted, 1867
CHAPTER VI.
"1N WHICH NATHAN FINDS THE

CHAPTER VI.
I'm WHICH NATHAN FINDS THE
Though Barnnhas and his men were sat
isiicd that they had arrived too late, they
felt 1t their duty to take what part they
could IN the. tight that still seemed to be
raging. Abel tuibtish WAS the only mar
ricd man Of the party, and he started at
once for his home at Wilkesbarrc. Tue
others made their way G,wn the valley as
rapidly as possible, but ~ WAS dusk when
thes' reached the river, and by that time
a deadly stiffness had succeeded the SOUNDS
of carnagc. They crossed he Sus%qnehanna
by fording, and as darkness fell they
reached and entered Forty Fort. which
was a large stockadcd Enclosure with
double rows OF huts inside. Here the scene
was pitiable, and heurtrcnding. Women
and children We're weeping and wringing
missing loved ones. bleeding and powder
9rimed mun-the survivors Of the recent
disastrous battle-stOOd about In dazed ana
weary groups.
The new arrivals were sadly greeted by
old friends. and their heroic but useless
march was praised by Colonel Xebulon But
Ter and Colonel pcnnlson, who were in
command OF the settlers. Tho former Off
Ger related tho days wants and his hear.
ers listened in silent horror.
That morning-Iuly 3-ncarly all the able
bodied men OF the valley, numbering about
800, had assembled at Forty Fort. Xehulon
Butler took command, ana on learning be-
fore noon that the Indians and Tories We're
advancing down the valley. he resolved
to give them battle. He marched out with
''t A''N's '''sN' w. ~ ~ iAN'Alt
tered the cneny-a body of nearly 2,OtJ
commanded by the half-breed. Brandt, and
Colonel JOIN Butler, the latter not u rel
alive of the patriot leader.
For hours the battle ragged desperately.
and finally the settlers We're out-nankod
and caught between two fires. Isuut and
confusion followed. The wretchcd men
were pursued in all directions and butch
cred. Queen Esther, though a woman,
proved the most fcroclous of the Indians.
In revenge for the death of hrr son. She
tomahawked,. with her. own hand. fourteen
prisoners. OF the band Of 500 that Xobulon
Butler led out, only iifty struggled back
10 the fort at sunset; the rest lay dead,
mtitiiated in the woods, or amid the smok-
ing embers of the cabins where they had
yainly sought shelter.
Such was the narrowing tale that heated
the blood Of BarnabIs and his compan-
ions. and as they, looked. on the widOwed
wives and fathcrlcss children every man
thirsted for revenge. But nothing could
be done. So terrible was the defeat that
the survivors We're willing to submit to
any. terms to save their lives.
The night was fun of horror, for an at
tack was constantly expected. From sun
set till dawn settlers, with their families.
tiocked to the fort from the lower part Of
the valley, and Il few sorC-wounded fugi-
lives crept in. Nathan could not sleep, and
for hours he wandered about within the
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%WEATHERFORD'S LEAP.
INCIDENT OF CINlBORNE's
MARCH THROUGH ALABAMA.
The Indinn Hnlfbrccd on the Hack of
His lrnsc Gray Horse. Arrow,
Set ut Defiance nm Army
of white Men,.
BY Everett, T. romlinson. Author Of THE

By Everett 7. Tomlinson, Author Of THE
Boy Soldiers of lsl2." etc.
copyrighted. 1895. by Everett 7. Tomlinson.
General Claibornc's little army Of a thou
sand men had come to a halt. For many
days they had been marching through the
forests and swamps OF Alabama, and the
rains OF December, 1873. had made the
ground unusually soft. The appearance Of
the men was haggard, their clothing was
worn, and the mud and filth with which
they We're spattered would almost have
prevented their mothers from recognizing
them,
And yet these men were among the BRAY
est OF our soldiers In the war of ISL. The
uprising of the Creek Indians had been
brought about by the British and Span
iards, who had furnished arms, and prom
ised a reward of s. for every scalp brought
to Pensacola, whether 1t was OF man.
woman or child. Tecumseh and his broth
CIR. with thirty OF their warriors. had made
the iong journey of a thousand miles from
the Northwest, and by their stirring ap-
meals had aroused many of the Creeks to
enter the contest. and attempt to drive the