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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-09-02
The Races at Hartford,

Hartford, Conn, September 1-Seven
heats were trotted by the 2.30 horses at
Charter Oak park today without de-
cision being reached.I After capturing the
second and third heat, Gorgianna looked
like winner On account of break in
the next heat she dropped to last place,
and two breaks in the fifth caused her to
be shut out. Town Lady was doing the
steadier work in that class, though she got
only one heat There are many who look
for her to win tomorrow. Nearly all the
finishes in this race wee close and the
three horses who still remain in appear to
have an even chance. judging from to-
days form.
2 Oakland Baron was rearly never serious
ly bothered in the 2.14 trot; Valence, who
was expected to set the pace, never taking
the lead in the whole three miles
Inc pacing race was we'll contested.
Bright Regent took one heat, when
Gu1nette broke and Petal Onward made
three hard fights for place. She drove the
winner so hard in the last heat that
Prince Regent, after losing ground on a
break was shut out
Marion Mills paced the mile today with
out driver or sulky in 21O1-4
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-09-02

The attendance at Riverton yesterday
was up to the usual average. and the
work being done by the German Speciality
Alliance is thoroughly appreciated from
start to ffanish. The acrobats' work, the
act of the "Rubes' Circus and the
trained monkeys are the special features.
The entertainment is one of the most in
teresting given at the park during the
season and the remaining performances
should be we'll attended as they doubtless
will be as the season is fast drawing to
close
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-09-02

the field. After the question was
thoroughly discussed the Irons agreed to
continue the game, but could not collect
the whole of their team so had to quit.
The South Portlands have shown a de.
cided Improvement in their playing since
they have made some necessary changes,
and Shea deserves credit for his game
Yesterday. Conroy pitched good game,
but at times was batted hard
and the hits were punched. Following is
the score:
SOJTH PORTIANDC
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-09-02
The Eastern Maine State Fair.

Bangor, September 1.-The attendance
at the Eastern Maine State Fair today
was estimated to be the largest on record
for the second day. Some set the num-
Der of people as high as 10000, others as
low as 5000. A fair estimate would be
about 100000 There was q constant and
varied entertainment all the forenoon, in
Guiding the Cavalry drill, balloon ascen-
sion, acrobatic work, procession of visit
ing Patriarchs Militant from Massachu-
setts, exhibition by I. H. Mosher, trick
bicJ clist. The race card had four events,
but it was found necessary to put the
2.31 stake over to Thursday. There was
nothing of particular interest in the
races, Dustmont winning the 2.20 stake
in straight heats and slow time; Ameri-
que, the mile run in like style. The only
argument Of the day was in the stake for
four year-olds. In the third heat of this
race G. H. Nelson and E. B. Melvin were
both accused of rank driving, although
the judge found no fault with Nelson,
laying the whole blame on Melvin, who
was taken out of the sulky and Thomas
McAloon of Bangor put up to drive
Gladys. The disputed third heat was
given to Old Point, Nelson's horse, who
finished third, Gladys being set back to
second. No time. Summaries:
22o Glass, Trot or Pace, Purse $500.
Dustmont, BIS, c. G. Andrews,
Bangor !
Silver Street, b m, G. H. Nelson,
Waterville, 20 2
Venture, CHI s, CT. Stackpole, Gar
diner, DIR
Time, 2.211-2, 2.22 ga, 90 Ia.
Four Year-Old Stake, $500.
Gladys, br m, E. B. Melvin, Cor
lima, !
Old Point, b g, Oh. Nelson, Wat
erville, a213
Ralph Hanks, blk g, H. Hanks,
Augusta, 3 4 2
Hazel Albrino, b m, H. 6. PARISH
ley, Dexter, 4344
Time, 2. 80 3-4, 2.40, no time, 2.30 1-2.
The running race, mile fiat, purse $3.50
was by Amerique, 2, in straight heats;
Antonio, I'd; Violet S., Sd; Hustler, 18th.
Time, 1.4s "a; 1.49 Ia.
Thursdays programme includes the
postponed 2.31 stake, the 2.40, 2.25 and 215
classes, and two running races.
Gov. Powers will be visitor at the
park and Troof F of the 3D. Cavalry will
give a special drill in his honor.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-09-02
THE BUXTON AND HOLLIS FAIR.
The Horse Races Were the Feature of the
Day.
ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.]

Bar Mills, September This has been
the second day of the Buxton and Hollis
fair. There WAS fairly large crowd in
attendance. There was not much of note
going on during the forenoon. Those who
were on the grounds visited the cattle
and examined the exhibits in the hall.
These exhibits have largely increased
since yesterday. The number of tents on
the grounds has also increased.
In the afternoon there was some in.
teresting horse racing. The officials in
the judges stand today were Mr.. A. j.
earle Of Saco, starter; Messrs. Charles
Deering, Saco; N. j. Foss, Cornish, and
D. J. Foley, Saco, timers and judges.
The first tace was $40 class trot or
pace, for a purse Of 800. This race was
won by Prince Whips, the bay gelding
owned and driven by Mr.. II. Soule of
Portland, in three straight heats. Bennie
got second money. Turner Girl third and
Nominated fourth. The summary:
Prince Whips, b G, (H. Soule)
Soule Portland. /
Bonnie, b g, A. II. Jack (Jack)
Fast Denmark, Q 2
Turner Girl, IN, WA. Wallace,
Gorham (Graffarn) 3 8 2
Nominated, oh S, J. W. Holland.
Cornish (Jordan) 4 4
Dan Bickford, &, j. L. Rice,
Portland (Grantl 6 6 5
David B., b g. A. F. McKenney,
So. WATERFORD, (Durgin) 5 8 dr.
Time-2.32 ia, 2.31 3-4, 2.34
There was to have been race for 2.2e
class, but on account of unexpected diff
culties it was cancelled and special race
substituted. For this race purse of $45
was made up. This race was won in
straight heats by Glencoe Patchen. Ben
McGregor got second money and Charles
A, third. The summary:
Glencoe Patchen. Big, j. S.
Chaplin, Portland (Chaplin) /
Ben McGregor, Benjamin Nc
Gregor, Harrison (Nelson) 2 3
Charles A., blk G, Clark Bros,
Portland, Is. Clark) 8 8
Time-a.35, 2.33 IA, 2.sS 1-2.
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Chicago. 0 0 l 0 0 2 1 O o.
Earned runs-Boston, 4. Two base
hits-Friend, Nichols, Tenney, Collins.
Three base hits-Callahan. Home run
Allen. Stolen bases-Lange. First base
on balls-By Friend 8; by Lewis 8.
Struck out-By Lewis, 2; by Friend z.
Passed balls-Lake. Left on bases-Bos-
ton g.; Chicago II. First base on errors
Chicago 8. Time--2 hours. Umpire
Lynch. Attendance-8000
Brooklyn, September kennedy al.
lowed the Clevelands but two hits today,
which best tells the tale of the Indians
dowfall. Young was hit hard and often
A star play of the game was one-hand-
ed catch by Anderson in the eighth which
robbed McAllister of long hit. The
clubs will play two games tomorrow.
Score:
Cleveland Cleveland Q 9 . i 9 Q O.
Hits, Brooklyn, IS; Cleveland, 2. Err.
rors, Brooklyn, O.; Cleveland, l.. Batter
les, Kennedy and Grim; Young and Zim-
mer.
New York, September 1.-The game was
close, and exciting this afternoon and
with the score tied in the ninth inning,
Beckley's home run and McPhee's tally
brought in what appeared to the multi
tude as the winning runs. But the New
Yorks in their half of the ninth on three
hits, base on balls, and an out, got
three men across the rubber and took the
third consecutive game from the Reds.
Seymour was not much of puzzle,
while DemmanT held his own until the
ninth. New Yorks errors were costly.
The features OF the game were the base
running of Gleason and the fielding of
Herman.
eSm n0ssI 9 : 90 : : 3 3 9 -
Hits, New York, II; Cincinnati, 10.
Errors, New York, S. Cincinnati,5. Bat
teries, Seymour and Warner; Damman
and Shriyer.
Philadelphia, September louisville
felded poorly today and thus lost the
game to Philadelphia. Dunklee, Phila-
delphias new pitcher; was hit rather hard
in the last few innings. Smith, late,of
Patterson, covered second base for the
Colonies Dolan relieved Stafford at short
in the sixth. Attendance 2.123. Score:
Louisville, o 0 o 90 o 8 1-6
Philadelphia, 0 0 0 2 l 90 ky
Hits, Louisville II; Philadelphia, Z.
Errors, Louisville, z; Philadelphia, 8.
Batteries, Frazer and Dexter; Dunklee
and Mcfarland.
Washington, September 1.-McJames
had the Pirates at his mercy today. The
greater part of Washington's runs were
scored on bad errors by the visitors.
Hastings went in after Killens hand was
injured in the first inning. Attendance
1900. Score:
Washington, 2 ks
Pittsburg, 0 0 1 . 0 OIL
Hits, Washington, 9; Pittsburg, 6. Err
rors, Washington, Pittsburg, s. (Called
ON account of darkness Batteries Nc
James and Mcguire; Hastings and Kill
len.
Baltimore, September 1.-The Cham
pions took the second of this series from
St. Louis in listless game, devoid of
noteworthy features. The home team
toyed with the tail-enders and won as
they pleased. Attendance 1, 74S. Score;
Baltimore, 2 1 8 0 Q 2 XII
St. Louis. Q i 0 8 0 0 0 o 5
Hits, Baltimore, II; St. Louis. II. En-
rors, Baltimore, /; ST. Louis, 2. Batter
les, Amole and Clark; Hart and Doug
lass.
National League Standing.
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Earned s-Presumpscots, 8; Sacca-
rappas, 2. Two base hits-Engel,
Clements, Bass. Base on balls-Plum-
mer, Polhemus, Engel, Anderson, West,
d. Bryson, Barton. Hit by pitched ball
-Polhemus Struck out-Kelley, Engel
Clements, Dodge, Barton, A. Henderson,
w. Henderson, 8. Left on bases-Polhe-
mus. Engel, Plummer, Swan, D. Bryson,
r. Bryson, A. Henderson. Double play
A. Henderson, Bass. Sacrifice hits-A
Henderson, BODICE, Leighton. Stolen bases
Anderson, Harmon, d. Bryson, Barton
3. Ti1ne-2 hours, 10 minutes. Umpire
-Hassett. Attendance-400.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-09-02
Seth Low Nominates.

New York, September 1.-The borough
committee of the Citizens Union has
nominated Seth Low for Mayor of Great.
er New York.
A special messenger will be sent TO-
night to Mr.. Low, who is at Northeast
Harbor, Me-, notifying him of his nom
nation and asking him to accept.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-09-02

The police know no person of the above
name who resides in Portland. The City
Directory does not give the name of
Charles E. Parker, and inquiry last night
failed to discover any person of this
name who is known here. Examination
of the City Directories for the past Is
years also failed to bring any such name
to view.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-09-02
IRONS.

Score-South Portlands, s; Irons, 0.
Baseball readers should bear in mind
that the victors in yesterdays game have
to face the Murphy Balsams on the Port
land grounds Saturday. The South
Portlands have made their brags that
they will win this game also. Grandpa
Morse will probably pitch for the Murphy
Balsams for the balance of the season.
i Standing of Cumberland League.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-09-02
THE STATE FAIRS.
Big Crowds at Both Lewiston and
Bangor.

Gov. Powers and Staff at Lewiston-Horse-
less Carriage Race-The Races at Both
Fairs.
Lewiston September 1.-The Maine
State fair was we'll patronized here TO-
day, the attendance being estimated at
about 20, 600. Gov Powers and staff were
present and added to the interest of the
occasion.
an interesting meeting at the fair
grounds, addresses being made by De-
partment Commander Carleton, Past
Commander Carver of Rock1and, Mrs.
Colby of Rumford, Gen. G. P. Mattocks
of Portland and others.
The horseless wagon race was one Of
the attractions.
The unfinished 232 trot was won by
Kenelm; best time 20 il. The 1926 trot
by Maud H., in three straight heats; the
2.so pacing stake race by Mordica; best
timo 2.19 1-s. Foals of 1898 by Julia;
best time 2. 81 1-2. The summaries:
2.32 Trot, Purse $3.50, concluded.
Kenelm, m G, by st. Croix,
son of Brandywine, !.
(Freneh, 33 5 5 1
Martena, by Messenger
Wilkes, Rosamond by
Presto, (Briggs), 1891 5 4 4
Caleandra, b h by Turner,
(McCoy,) ais IA 3 3
Lila Wilkes, BIN by Wilkes,
(J. B. Woodbury. 4542 2 2
Ginger, oh q, I. p. Wood
q bury.) 54sssr o
Poromter, Oh g., (Brackett), dis
Euchre, bl g, (Rice), dis
Time 2.2i1-2, 2.221.2. 224l-2, 2.243-4,
2.23 IA, 2.23 IA, 2.27 1-2.
1926 Trot.
Maud H., b m, Gen. Wilkes, Jr.,
Champion King, (Simpson), IL
Pilot Wilkes, bl G, (Crawford). al
Emma Westland, br m, Il. Wood
Haroidson, b h, (Lamton,) 343|
Mentoni, bl G, (Fulsom), AGA
Gertie B, b IN, (Chute), 1891
Greenbrino, b b, CELEBRITY 81 81
Matin Bell, b m, (Fisher), $685.
Maud Ellingwood, gr m, (Dustin). d
Time, 2.2s IA, 2s2 1-s, 2.23.
2.2o Pace, Purse $4Oo.
Mordica, b m, by Messenger
Wilkes Modjeka by Redwood,
(Delano), AL ]
Lucky Strike, by Iwrin M, 222|
Parket, ch 6, (Yeaton), So 4
Chestnut, oh G, (Russell,) 5434 81
Marion, b IN, (Pinkham,) As d
Time, 2.21 1-2, 2.19 1-2, 2.24 1-s, 2.22 3-4,
2. 25.
Foals of 1898.
Julia, br f, by Haley, (Pinkham). / Il
Hezlewood, br c,by Haley, (McCaus-
land,) 81 2 q
Nora Nelson, +, (Watson), 8 81
Nickel Whist, b f. (Ihayer), DIS.
n;,,.o q Of I o O %
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-09-02
FIGHTING FOR THE PENNANrr. :,
Leaders in the National League All
Won Yesterday.

The Boston Bunched Their Hits and Cave
the Colts a Good Drubbing-The. Other
Games,
Boston, September 1.-The Boz,ops
punched their hits today while CbIk,apo
were scattered. Lewis was replaced by
Nichols in the seventh inning and the
latter held the visitors down to a SOLITARY
hit. Aliens batting was the feature. of
the game, sending in five of Bostons seven
runs, one in the second, two in the fo1,rth
and two in the fifth. Callahan's fieldsn o.
was Of high order. The score
ROSTON
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-09-02
WHITES
MarkdOWn Sale Of Summer Footwear

AS has been our custom III former
years we will commence July LIST and
continue for thirty days to sell at cost
and less than cost, our odd lots of Spring
and Summer footwear. These broken
lots contain some rare bargains and good
styles and those in need of vacation
footwear should favor us with a call
We do not rush into our stock a cheap
lot of goods TO swell our sales, but our
sales are bona fide and our bargains are
genuine in the broadcast and deepest
sense of the word.
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THE DAILY PRESS
Can always be found at the period

Can always be found at the periodic
torres Of:
F. ". Roberts 1oa Congress street.
Il Il B 3 Merrill Merrill IL IL
W. FL. Jewett 504
i. A. Libby. $50 !" a.~
F; A. JeIlison, 9a5 Congress street
Chas Ashton t947113 Congress street
j. ?. Harmon, 1876 Congress street.
P.H. Erskins. Is Middle street.
J. w. Peterson, 2 Exchange street.
s. P. Dennis, 419 Commercial street.
{. 8: Cole, Cor. BOYD and Oxford street.
Il " rstsfso u 1T Middle st street
w. A. ellis. 145 Commercial street.
Frank Freeman. 100 Bracket street.
join Il. Allen, 381 "a Congress street.
q. J. Hodgson, ss1s Portland street. e. ''''S'
F. [. Brackets. Peaks Island.
F. 1. Littlefeld, 1s9 CONGRESS street.
L. ii. Beai. g. Co. Az Congress street.
H. M. Butler, 68 Pine street.
J; II. Vickery, 22l Spring street.
Mrs. A. Mckenzie, cor. Spring and Clark
Capt. Long. AZ Portland Pier.
G. W. Hunt, 8 Custom House Wharf.
John Cox. 20 Monument square.
bennett. the Florist. 563 Congress street.
j. F. Hutchinson. IL Elm street.
Peter Thims Forest Avenue.
Also at the news stands in the Falmouth,
Preble, Congress Square and United States no.
tells, and Grand Trunk and Union Depots. 1t
a also be obtained OF Chisholm Bros, Agents
on all trains of the Maiue Central, Grand Trunk
and Portland & Rochester railroads and of
agents on any of the Boston Trains
The PRESS can also befound at the folsowln,
Auburn-J u. askelL
Augusta. F. Pierce.
Bafh--John o. Shaw.
Berlin Falls N. H.-C. 5. Ciark.
W. T. BardsIey. xI
Bridgton-A. w. Ingalls,. ~
Brunswick-F. P. Shaw. S:sss
Cumberland MiIs-H. G. Starr
Camden--Frsd Lewis. = ss:
j. II. Gould. - W
Cornish--E Thrown. IA
Deering-N.J. Scaniou ..- sef
Deeriing Center-A. A. Mceona
DamarlscoJta-E. W. Dunbar.
Fairteld-E. H; Evans nS,,.sc
Fresport~A. W. Mitchell
F EFyysears-5. s {. VIII
Gardiner-Russell Bros.
Green's landings. w Fiielc.
Gorham-L. ]. Lermond.
Kennebunk-J H. Otis.
Kennebunkport-C: Z, Miller
Iiyermore falls-.C. Newman:
Iawiston-C Chandler y Winship
Long lslan--Hughey Bros.
iTiHmesrick-ds. a. 9 Grant.
Mechanic Falls-M erri&l Denning.
No. Deering-A. Moves.
NoIth Stratfora NH. G. Huchtins
Norway-F. 7. Stone.
A. O. Noyes Co.
Old Orchard-Fogg Il libby.
Rtcnmond-A. X, Millett,
Rumford Falls-H. L. Elliott.
&C. A. Clifford
RocklaEd-Dunn & Carr.
4. j. Huston.
Sanford-F. II. Wingate.
Skowhegan-Bixby Il Buck.
South Portland--J. +. Nlerrln,an
Il. Kicker Il Son
pouth WindhaT--J w. Reaa.
South Raris--A. D. Sturteyan
South PariS-F. A.sShurtlsT
South Waterporo- q. c. Down,
Saco--H. 3. Kehdricks & Co
E. Il. Preble.
South Bristol-N. w. GaInats
Inomaston-E. Walsh
Ninal HaveE-A. B. VinaL
Naldob0ro-Geo Bliss
WatRryilie-W. u. Spalding.
Westbrook--W. 3. Boothby
WoodtordS-Chapman s. Wyman
Iarnoushyille-G. Howard Humphrey.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-09-02

Presumpscots s, Saccarappas 6,
The game of ball played at Warren park
yesterday afternoon between the Pre-
sumpscets and Saccarappas was well
played with the following result:
PRESUMPSCOTS.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-09-02
National League Standing.
GROWING WARM.

Games in the Cumberland County 7, ea.,a
Are Becoming Interesting.
AS the baseball season draws to n closa
in this league the game seems to grow
warmer. The South Portlands crossed
bats VITA the Irons on the Portland
grounds yesterday and everything looked
like one of the hottest games of the sen.
son. but tho umpire question stepped in
and interfered. Mr.. Griffin was ASSIGNED
for this game, but he failed to appear SO
William Desmond was agreed upon TO act
Everything was agreeable to both clnbs
until the sixth inning, when he made a
decision that did not suit the nanaoer of
the Irons who Withdrew his men fror,,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-09-02

Lake excursion to Center Harbor on
Winnipesaukee, 60 miles sail. Cost.Sl 80.
Time, September 9Th.
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PORTLAND & RUMFORD FALLS RY.

NOTICE is hereby given that as provided in
~ the trust mortgage given by thu Portland
q kumford Falls railway to the Old Colony
i urus' company OF Boston, Mass, dated Oct: /.
Der, feahody & Co.. 113 DevonSh;re street,
Bfos Boston. Mass, OF at the Portland Trust Co. in
rortidhd. Me-, on and after the first day of
Uctooer, 1897 upon presentation and surrender
thereoi, with interest due thereon to said first
gay 81 october, all bonds issued and now out
standihg under and secured by said mortgage
Win premium OF per cent ON the principal
thereof All future interest on auv such
bonds ceases with coupons due October1. 1897.
IN accordance With the terms OF said mortgage.
or; at the option OF the holder the above bonds
Will be paid at any time prior to Oct /, 1897
at lo5 and interest to date of payment, at III,
offices specified above,
X. C. BRADFORD, Treasurer.
Portland, Me-, July 81, 1897.
jy23dM, W&Ftoct1
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WESTBROOK.

Mr.. Joseph Hazelton, Jr., has accept
ed position Of engineer on the steam
er Santa Maria.
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by the Laying On of Hands, Amounting
With Oil and Electrified Waters

0 sharp. 5 d. H. and
p. Never has excitement can
be daily United
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Gov. Powers and Staff at Lewiston--Horse-
less Carriage Race-The Races at Both
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-08


colored, infants was considerably larger
than among the whites. but whether
from other. causes than the negligence,
ignorance and poverty of the blacks Is
not demonstrated.
The city population of the Southern
states in q years has more than
doubled as has the area under tillage.
The South does not yet raise sufficient
grain and poultry for its own con-
sumption, probably because of lack OF
diversified farming. In the same time
the crop of tobacco has doubled and or
cotton quadrupled. The five cities hav-
ing an appreciable foreign trade have
altogether little if any more trade than
the city of Boston. AS regards rail-
roads, the South has but SO miles to
each 1000 square miles while the
prairie states have 10S. The amount OF
insured property per capita is $23 as
compared with $685. for the New Eng
land states.
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Statistics Relative to the South.

The series of interesting articles,
which the eminent British statistician.
Mulhall, is contributing to the North
American Review are full of inforna :
ton and will form a basis for a much
more valuable and interesting series
when it shall become possible to extend
them from the next census. Mr.. Null
hall has written of New England, Of
the Middle states and his last contribu-
ton is relative to the old slave states.
all of them except such as were in
cluded in the Middle states, Maryland
and Delaware, and Missouri which will
come under following group.
In these Southern states he finds that
the increase of population has been
about the same as for the Middle
states since 1850, though so per cent
less than for the country as a whole.
In the 20 years from 1870 to 1890 the in l.
crease in foreign inhabitants was about
40 per cent, of white inhabitants 20 per
cent. and of colored population about 81
per cent. The birth rate among the
blacks was considerably greater than
among the whites, while the increase
of population was less. This leaves the
inference that the mortality among the
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Possibly Professor Andree before this
has looked down from his balloon upon
the north pole and may now be think
ing seriously of how he is to get
back to civilization, fame and fortune.
for if he declares on his return that h
had discovered the pole and exhibits a
photograph of what is assumed to be
the spot through which passes the axis
of the earth, he ought to meet with
even greater business and social sue
cess than has Nansen. His plans were,
if the wind served right to leave Danes
island at the northwest extremity Of
SpitZbergen, north latitude 79.40, July
LIST and he expected with a good breeze
to be able to reach the pole in froah 80
to 40 hours. His balloon has capacity
of $4,000 cubic feet of gas, is equipped
with sails and steering apparatus and
is supposed to be capable of keeping
at an altitude of 1000 feet for 80 days.