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The Portland daily press., 1897-07-23
Yelling was $50, 600 of which the state ap
$50, 900.
UGLY RuMoRs FLYING.
In Connection With Failure of Well
known Bath Firm.

Bath, July 2s.-The Times tonight
says:
The report yesterday of the assignment
of the firm of Swanton, Jameson s. Co.. !,
was surprise party to the business men
in general in this city and among the
laboring classes and general public the
fact was heard with expressions of regret
and sympathy on all sides, for it was
something wholly unexpected as this firm
above most others was considered the
solid firm of the vicinity. 1t is the old
est firm doing business in this city.
The assignment was made yesterday
afternoon. The following is a copy Of
the notices sent out this morning:
Bath, July 81. 1897.
We have been, Obliged to make an as
signment for the protection of ourselves
and all our creditors This assignment
has been made today to Messrs. Charles
E. Patten of the Lincoln National bank,
Charles b. Mcclellan of the firm of j. H.
Allen & Co., and VIM. D. Sewall of the
firm of Arthur Sewall & Co. A meeting
of the creditors will be called by the as
signees as soon as definite statement of
the condition of our affairs can be made.
SWANTON, JAMESON & co.
Notebooks in transit will be account
ed for in full by the assignees.
a.. W. Swanton of the firm was seen
this noon and he said that no definite
statment could be made as yet. He ex
pected the business would be carried on
as heretofore by the assignees until it
could be reorganized and did not expect
the business would be broken up.
The assignment was brought about by
the continued poor business in trade and
shrinkage and depression in values held
by the firm.
President Drake of the Eastern Steam
boat Company refused to say more than
he did not think that his company would
be a heavy loser by the failure.
The Times, however, learns upon excel
lent authority, that 1T is charged that Mr..
Swanton as treasurer of the Steamboat
company issued notes Illegally and en-
dorsed them with the. firm name of Swan
ton, Jameson g Co.. and that this action
caused the failure OF the firm. It is also
asserted on the same authority, that it
is likely that some legal action will be
taken against Mr.. Swanton.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-23
Crosse Point Races.

Detroit, July 22.-Out of what looked
at Crosse P Point today ~ came easily @v Won
races, each in straight heats. Winners:
2.10 class, trotting, purse $500, Derby
Princess. blk IN, by Charles Derby
Princess by Administrator, (H. Sands. J
first; Pilot Boy, gg, NELLY second |;
Bouncer, b m, (Iaphann), third. Best
time, 81 IA.
2;s5 class, pacing, purse $500. Sally
Tol1er, b m, by Ashland Wilkes-Ione
Wilkes, by Red Wilkes, (Hussey). first;
Allen W., 6, Mckay, second; Jersey
Mac, b G, (Conover), third. Best time,
ell IA.
2.s7 class, trotting, purse $780, The
Monk, b g. by Chimes Goldfnch, by
Mambrino King, (Geersl, first; Marie,
b m, (Tarr), second; Nancy, ch m,
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-23
BosToN's FATTENED AVERAGES.
The Colonels Very Easy for the Bean Eat
ers Yesterday.

Louisville, KY, July 22.-The Colonels
quit after the fourth innings today and
the Bostons fattened their batting aver
ages considerably. Miller was substituted
for Bowling in the seventh innings. At
tendance 1900. Score:
Boston, o. 0 0 5. 5 0 LIZ
Louisville, 0 0 0 OIL / o. 2
Base hits-Boston, 90; Louisville, s..
Errors-Boston, 3; Louisville, 8. Bat
teres-Nichols and Bergen; Bowling,
Miller and Wilson.
AT CLEVELAND.
Cleveland, 8 o 0 o 0 0 DC
Philadelphia, 8 0 0 o.
Base Cleveland, 10; Philadelphia,
q. Cleveland, /; Philadelphia, q.
Clements.
AT CINCINNATI.
Cincinnati, 2 ! 2 Q 9 9 %
Brooklyn, 0 0 l 1 0 0 6-9
Base hits-Cincinnati, 10; Brooklyn, a..
Errors Cincinnati, 2; Brooklyn, 4. Bat
teries-Ehret and PETIT; Dunn and Grim
and A. Smith.
III 81. IOOlS.
St. s's LOUIS, : . 8 . Q 9 ! IS
Base Washington, III; st. Louis,
A. Errors-Washingto 4; ST. Louis, 4.
Batteries-Mercer and Mcclure; Donahue
and Douglass.
AT PITTSBURG.
(First Ga1ne.)
Pittsburg, o o Q 0 o Q 1 0 OIL
Baltimore, 0 4 Q, / o %
Base hits-Pittsburg Z; Baltimore. 13.
Errors--Pittsburg, 1; Baltimore, 2. Bat
teries-Hawley, Hastings and Merritt
Hoffer and Clark.
(Second Game.)
Pittsburg, 8 0 0 0 O r4
Baltimore, 0 0 0 Q / o 0-s
Base hits-Pittsburg z; Baltimore, 10.
Errors-P ittsburg, / Baltimore, 2. Bat
teries-Hawley and Merritt; Corbett and
Bowerman.
AT CHICAGO.
Sew york, ! 9 Q Q Q 9 3 9 "a
Base hits-Chicago, 8; New York, 8.
Errors Chicago, q; New York, 4. Bat
teries-Griffith and Donohue; Rusie and
Warner.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-23
Servants are very cheap and verv pood

Servants are very cheap and very good
in Japan. The foreign housewife has
nothing to do, and she lives like queen.
The Japanese cooks are far better tina
most American ioooks, and $50 month
will pay the board and salaries of the
help Of an eight room house. A certain
foreign resident IN n. ! Toxic, who lives as
States, pays his cook IS a month; his
butler gets $3.50, and his gardener and
second girl get about the same. These
servants all board themselves, and the
cook does the marketing. The house rent
costs less than $50 a month, and a coach
man could be had at IS a month more.
There is no trouble in getting good SER
wants, and they watch after their EN-
plcyer's interests, and see that he is
cheated by none other than themselves.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-23

beginning August asth, and continuing
until September 9th inclusive; Many in
teresting speakers are expected. ,,,a
do. Ihtlrs d ~ 5a"bt a good time is in store
for those who attend that day.
There here are "a boarders at the Pequawet
house and quite number at Pine Grove
cottage. - ~ 49, ~,
!, va,.a 90 HI. here and is q decided improve
ment over last year
There is talk of forming Dand here as
Who have had experience as members of
the Cornish band.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-23
Another southern Lynchine.

Louisville KY. July ga special from
Masonville KY. to the Evening Post says
The body Of Ephraim Brinkley who lives
several miles from this city was found
dangling from limb near his home this
morning. He had been lynched during
the early part of the morning by mob
of about 40 citizens who determined to
put an end to his existence on general
principles. Several weeks ago Thomas
Croullias q well-to-do citizen of the neigh
suspected on account of his evil reputa-
ton but no evidence could be found to
connect him with the crime. 1t is sup
posed that because of his general bad
character and to prevent recurrence of
such killings as that, Croullias Brink
ley was lynched.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-23
BELONGED IN PORTLAND.
The Misused Horse Found By Sanford
Milkman.

Wednesday morning despatch appeared
in the PRESS stating that white horse
attached to an express wagon had been
fonnd near the farm buildings of Joseph
Moulton at Sanford. The horse was
half starved and on its back were great
ridges showing that the animal had been
driven hard and beaten numerically.
Mr.. Moulton took care of the horse after
If had stood in front of his buildings for
the space of thirty-six hours. Then he
notified the wn.clerk. Yesterday Mr..
James Rowe, one Of the proprietors of
Rowe g. Dunn's livery stable of this city
went to Sanford and called at the home
of Mr.. Moulton and laid claim to the
horse and express wagon.
Mr. Rowe says in regard to the matter !:
"Just one week ago today man and
woman, each aged about 80, came to the
stable and engaged team saying they
were going out on short drive. The
horse that I let them have was not Of such
great value, but is a stable pet, SO to
speak. 1t was about 10 a. m. that they
took the team and as they did not return
during the day began to make inquiries
but it was not until saw the item in the
the paper that got any trace of it.
'sThe man gave the name of George
Munroe. He was light completed with
light moustache. He would stand about
feet z inches. The woman was fairly
good looking and wore glasses. The man
wore light coat and Mr.. Moulton in.
forrnes me that he found the pockets of a
light coat in the bottom of the wagon. I
have notified the police and hope to put
that couple behind the bars for while. :"
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-23
A CURRENCY BILL READY.
Congressman Stone Introduces Measure
Into the House.

Congressman Stone Introduces Measure
Into the House.
Washington, July 22.-Re,. G. W. Stone
of Pennsylvania who WAS chairman of the
committee on coinage, weights and meas
ures of the last House, today introduced
in the House bill to authorize the ap-
pointment of monetary commission and
to provide for its expenses. The commits
sion is to consist of eleven members and
is to report not later than November Is,
1887.
One hundred thousand dollars are ap.
propriated by the terms of the bill for the
expenses of the commission. This bin
has been prepared by Mr.. Stone after con-
sultation with Mr.. H. III. Hanna, chair
man of the Indianapolis Sound Money
convention and it is understood to have
the approval of the administration 1t is
the bill that will probably be- passed by
the House in a response to the special
message of the President which he will
send to Congress as soon as the tariff bill
gets out of the Senate.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-23
National League standing.
Baseball Notes.

The Irons and Murphy Balsams of the
county play on the Deering grounds Sat
urday.
6. W. Bass, the clever State college
pitcher has been signed by the Saccarappa
team.
The New England league games yester-
day were postponed by rain.
Charles Brady umpired his first Eastern
league game at Springfield Tuesday and
the Republican said of his work: But the
other umpire, Mr.. Brady, from the Maine
State league, proved to be unusually
satisfactory. His eye was on the ball,
and most OF his decisions were all right
He is probably permanent victim in the
position for the league.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-23

Shortly before O'Clock Mr.. Teller was
about to begin speech. He yielded,
however, to Mr.. Allison, who made the
first movement toward bringing the de-
bate to close.
ST appeal to senators to agree on some
satisfactory time tomorrow when the
vote on the. conference report may be TAX
en-" suggested Mr.. Allison.
''That can't be done,'' Immediately in
terposed Mr.. Morgan, while Mr.. Allen
added, "Oh, no."
Mr.. Harris of Kansas reminded Mr. AL
lison that a resolution relating to the
Union Pacific railway was awaiting con-
sideration and he desired vote on it
before quorum disappeared
Mr.. Allison responded that all measures
could be expedited by first disposing of
the tariff report. Then he added: 81
ask unanimous consent that at O'Clock
tomorrow a vote may be taken on the
conference report.
81 cannot consent to that" said Mr..
81 ask them pursued Mr.. Allison,
that the vote be taken before the Sem
ate adjourns tomorrow.
81 object" interposed Mr.. Morgan.
Then 1 ask that the vote be taken at
O'Clock on Saturday, :" proposed Mr.. ALI
son, one proposition following the 9th
er quickly.
Il object to that" said Mr.. Morgan
quietly, but firmly.
asDoes the senator object to fixing any
time whatever? asked Mr.. Allison,
addressing Mr.. Morgan.
ssI do" answered Mr.. Morgan. 1T
think the debate on this report will be
exhausted tomorrow, and I am not going
to agree to any time for a vote now"
81 regret that no arrangement can be
made to suit the SENATOR said Mr.. Alli-
son, sit is very Important that early act
ion should be taken and ask that the
Senate meet at IL a. m. tomorrow"
81 do not think this matter should be
hurried, and I object" interposed Mr..
Pettus.
,EThen Mr. Allison said:'T givelnotice that
this is the last day while this conference
report is pending that we will adjourn
at 5 O'Clock without yea and nay vote"
The conference report was then laid
aside for the day.
The House joint resolution was passed
requesting the President to make an in
vestigation as to the exclusion of Ameri-
can tobacco from foreign countries under
the ssregie contract system"
Ats O'Clock the Senate held an execu-
tive session and then adjourned.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-23
Forest City Rink.

This evening will be the regular Friday
dance at the rink and no doubt will he
well attended as last Tuesday evening
found over go couples enjoying the fine
music of Welcomes orchestra. There are
only 10 days longer to see the Japanese
troupe and no one should miss this oppor.
tunity for they are the best ever seen in
this city.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-23
MAINE TOWNS.
Items Of Interest Gathered by Corros
pondents of the Press.
BOOTHBAY.


Boothbay July 22.-The farmers in this
section are getting along with their hay :
ing very well, considering the dull wealth
er. There will be about a third of crop
more than last year.
The porgie factories at Ocean point are
getting a fair catch of fish. Plenty of
fish are reported, but the weather has
been unfavorable for catching.
The Knickerbocker Ice Co., expect to
start up their works here in few days
and ship part If not all of their ice.
David Adams has his new house up and
boarded, but will hang up now until af-
ter haying.
Willard Adams has the foundation fo,
his new house ready for the carpenters.
BALDWIN.
West Baldwin, July 22.-The seventh
annual campmeeting of the Second Al.
vent Western Maine Association, will he
held at their grounds, at West Baldwin
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-23
President Can Suspend Duties.

Washington, July 22-When the House
met today Mr.. Dalzell presented from the
committee on ways and means bill au-
thorizing the President to suspend in part
Or in whole the discriminating duties i'm
posed on vessels of foreign countries
which grant SINH lar exemptions to our
vessels.
He explained that the existing Mexican
laws imposed discriminating duties on
vessels carrying lumber and general cargo
but exempted those carrying coal
AS the President had no authority to
suspend duties on vessels carrying coal,
Cardiff and Wales now monopolized the
coal trade of Mexico, which properly be-
longed to the coal mines of Alabama,
Tennessee and Pennsylvania. This bill
was designed to allow partial suspension
of duties. 4
The passage of the bill advocated by
Messrs. Underwood, Democrat of Ten
nessee, Wheeler, Democrat of Alabama;
Mcmillan, Democrat of Tennessee, sand
Ridgeley, Populist Of Kansas.
The bill was passed.
Mr.. Lacey, Republican of Iowa, secured
unanimous consent for bill to amend
the act creating civil government in
Alaska. 1t was Identical with the bill
passed by the House at the last session,
creating surveyor general and register
and receiver of the general land office. 1t.
however, contained an additional feature
additional land district.
Mr.. Lacey explained that the Yukon
Valley gold discoveries rendered an
additional land office imperative. In
answer to question he said the gold
fields lie in both the United States and
region was in, Canada. The bill was
passed.
The House on motion of Mr.. Dingley
took recess until tomorrow.
Washington, July 22.-The following
pensions have been granted to Maine
people:
Edward G. Libby, Portland.
ADDITIONAL.
Joseph W. WILDER, Lisbon Falls.
SUPPLEMENTAL.
Hiram B. King, Mechanic Falls.
NcREAsE.
Ephraim L. Emerson, iStockton Springs.
Maine Postmasters Appointed.
Washington, July % Among the
fourth class postmasters appointed today
were the following
Mdlne-Al 6XdQQ0r, ". L. Brown,
Brighton, 81. L. Wyman; Lily Bay,
Alphonso Bradeen; North Appleton,
Andrew Wentworth; North Bradford,
Luther Gary; Readfleld, j. W. Manter;
lngerville, John Dow, Jr. Wayne, A.
White; West Trenton, Ell. Fl. Hopkins.
President and Mr.. Sherman Agree.
Washington, July 22.-The attention of
ecretary Sherman was directed to the
,nbiished statement that he had been in
fiticed to sign letter of instructions to
Am bassador Hay relative to the seal con-
troversy, which has excited the British
press, only under severe pressure and
against his own Judgment.
He said there was not word of truth
in it and that as a matter of fact he mad
been in perfect accord with the President
IL every step OF the correspondence rela-
tive to the seal question.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-23
HOME MADE PICKLES sc {
New Bedford win Enjoy Them.

The Mradi Gras floats which were seen
in Portland on the occasion of the July
9th celebration have been leased from the
association of Charlestown for the centen.
NAL celebration of New Bedford on
October 70. New Bedford pays the sum of
$500 for the use of these floats.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-23

For earache put couple of drops of
Thomas Electric Oil on bit of cotto
and place 1t in the ear. The pain will
stop in few moments. Simple enough,
isn't it.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-23
A lministrator's Notice.

Inc subscriber hereby gives notice that he
mas been duly appointed Administrator of the
estate OF LIZZIE NJ MORANG, late
cumberland. deceased ami given
ponds as the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate of said deceased
and all indebted thereto are requested to make
payment Immediately.
SCOTT WILSON,
Deering, July 7, 1897. tyl07dlaw3wSN
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-23
WOULDN'T AGREE TO STOP


needed it, in order to carry am election.
He believed, however, that the contest of
the future was not on the tariff, but be-
tween Republican institutions and pluto
cracy. 1855 4.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-23
OXFORD SPRING HOUSE,
Oxford. Maine.

}. M. KEITH PROPRIETOR.
Entirely new. elegantly furnished. electric
light; ETC.; near Poland Springs. Tennis court.
The Oxford Spring water is unsurpassed and
devoid of organic matter. Send for pamphlet.
Terms ei.l9 n moderate ga HENRY P. LIVESEY,
Jlylo luco4W~ Manager,
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-23
LAWSON HOUSE,
South HarpswelI, Maine

This well known pleasure resort will
pc open 70 guests on ana at ter June 20, 1897.
For particulars and terms, apply to
a: II. M. WEIGH, Proprietors.
My1oeooSh South HarpSMell. Maine.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-23
MISCELLANEOUS.
A STITCH IN TIME SAVES NINE.

Heat, sense of tenderness and swelling of par,
nre all indications that there need of instant repai
the stitch in time. Where these symptoms exist 0
the left the right side Of the womb, disease of tn
ovary is setting in, and soon there will be, if Their
is not already established, discharge, trifing
first, but later copious and irritating. Soon, ais
there will be felt dull dragging pains radiating fro
the ovary.
Do not, my sister, let your malady go so far but
those of you who already suffering in. this
way should begin at once course OF treatment n
with Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. 4
1t will restore the organs to their normal con- I
dtion. ~ .s
In this connection MRS e. L. MYERS, Quak-f
AXE, Pa, says: MY ovaries were badly dist
eased, and for almost a year suffered with se-
we're burning pains which wepe almost unendur able
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-23


portion back standing
told to
bed keep quiet had not used half bottle
that Lydia E. Pnkhms what
need"
wishes befend write her at LYNN
Think what privilege it is
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-14
CLOSE UP HIS TERN.
JUDGE CLOPTON WILL CLEAR THE
DOCKET OF HIS COURT.
AGAINST SCOTT.
The Negro Charged with Throwing
a stone I'm officer Alyis's House
AnilctIOn of a Former Citizen
Weddings To-Day-Personal.

The December term Of the Chesterfield
County Court began yesterday. This is
ODE last ssion Of the year and Of Judge
C9p,3H's present term Of Office. Several
lawyers and q number Of citizens from
Manchester went TO the courthouse 10
De 10 attendance. This Is a jury term,
and the day was given up to the grand
jury. a true bill was returned in the case
Of Arm.stead Scott, the negro of Swans
l3T9' who IS charged with throwing
stone into the house of Policeman Albert
4. Avis. Of that town. More indictments.
t is believed. will follow. Judge Clopton
vii. sweep the docket this term, so as 10
begin the succeeding year with nothing
on als hards
EN-CuUNCILMAN' SEVERE MALADY
The intelligence received recently in this
t'y o. the peculiar and unfortunate
Haaoy with which Mr.. ". B. Burgess.
ioS ot Newport News, but formerly or
.'is city, is afflicted. has caused profound
i-Iet. Every assistance that can be
hoped for from medical aid has failed TO
Zach the seat Of the terrible malady. and
De- E practically incurable. The "systole'
VI contraction Of the heart Is not strong
enough 90 send the blood 10 the extreml,
yes anci IN consequence the myers ana
. aye siOughing or. Mr.. Burgess mas
'tleQ specialists an Baltimore. Philadel-
lAi. and Sew York, but they have done
..h little good. For a number or years
A- Was resident OF Manchester, and
member Of the City Council.
TO BE MARRIED TO-DAY.
Nr. Benjamin T. Patram and Miss An
L'. c. Campbell viii be married this eve
t.ls at Z O'Clock az the residence. in THIS
,ilg 90 he brides parents, Air. and Mrs.
W. Campbell Rev. j. A. Spencer, OF
'ae thustian church. will perform the
A marfiage-lcense was also issued by
ihe g.erk Of the Hastings Court 10 Mr..
y. b. GIN and Miss Annie j. Fisher,
oaughter OF Mr.. Joseph Fisher. The
~ i,hYny VIII be performed to-day IN
hanover county.
telegram was received yesterday by
~ a. j.. White. Of this city, announcing
H. detth Of his mother, Mrs. Mary
~ LNe; az BehobOth, Lunenburg county.
t.ss s' Nslie was ~ her 8th year. she
""s frequent visitor 10 Manchester, |
ianl, besides her son. Mr. White, she |
raves grandchildren and grcat-grand- |
1l.lioren In this city.
thpMhh WILLIAMS colOred man, was |
y. 4'Ir Mayor Maurice yesterday morning, |
haiEed With disorderly conduct and was |
.liel - and costs. He did not have the |
"TrtieWlthal, and 20 went 10 jail.
ne usual services were held in all the |
ssnmqIches sunday. Rev. Dr. r. II. Thorn |
hinl preached the second OF his series OF |
ny 5lluslfdted discourses Sunday evening. |
ne subject treated was Scenes IN the |
."ses OF Abraham and Isaac" and seve-
"a excellent paintings were introduced |
49,, ~ lhe speager. These sermons are |
'b Mem popular large congregations hearing
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
ar. Charles t. Clark Is quite III al his
'ome ~ Swansboro.
captain George w. Meredith. OF Non- |