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The Portland daily press., 1882-08-16
a TERRIFIC TORNADO
Sweeps Over Bangor and Vicinity.
GREAT DESTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS
AND OTHER PROPERTY,
Loss Estimated Between $4,000 and
100000.

BANGOR, Aug, 15.-The most destructive
tornado ever seen in this vicinity visited Ban
gor few minutes before six tonight. The
wind blew with terrific velocity and the rain
fell in sheets converting the streets into roar
ing streams, the whole accompanied by in
cessant thunder and lightning. The destrac-
tion of property is very great and will swell to
large proportions.
Buildings were blown down, roofs taken off
chimneys demolished and signs and awnings
carried away. The spire of the Universalist
church was blown to the ground and the roof
of the county court house taken off.
The interior of the Bangor House was in
jured by chimney falling through. The
European & North American Railway car
sheds were blown down and train of cars i'm
prisoned. Several ice houses were badly
damaged Hundreds of chinneys went over
and the business streets of the city are almost
impassable with bricks and debris, while large
numbers of trees lie across other streets of the
city.
Lightning struck the stable adjoining Max
fields wool factory and set it on fire, calling
out the department. st. Johns church was
also Struck DuG uOb uuCH uaiHdSou. n oob VI
buildings in veazie were destroyed by fire
during the storm, and vast amount of dam
age done to crops.
The storm was local and only covered over
small territory An estimate is difficult now
but the loss will amount to between $4,000
azd 100000
During the storm woman by the name of
Mrs Pierce was affected by the lightning
which struck tree near her and she is still in
sensible. Masonic Hall was damaged some
what by water pouring through an aperture in
the roof caused by chimney breaking OH and
falling through, and large aumber OF houses
were more or less damaged. Goods in the
cellars of numerous stores were damaged con
siderably by water The Brewer steam brick
yard sustained damage by water of $1,000. 1t
is reported set of buildings on Valley avenue
were set on fire by lightning and destroyed
The freedom from loss of life is very remark
able.
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-16
FOREIGN.
A Crisisi Imminent in France.
PRINCE NAPOLEON TO BE PLACED
UPON THE THRONE.
French Trouble with Madagascar.

French Trouble with Madagascar.
LONDON, Aug. 15.-The correspondent OF
the News at Paris says there is talk OF DIS
turbance between France and Madagascar:
The Queen of Madagascar has prohibited
sales of land to French colonists, contrary to
the treaty of 1860. The French Consul has
been forced to strike his flag and seek
refuge at Tamatar. A French naval de-
monstration is expected.
PARIS, August ia meeting of Bonapart-
lists held to-day was attended by 1000 persons:
Among those present were DeCassagnac ana
Antiques. Resolutions were passed favorlng
the placing of Prince Victor Napoleon U pom
the throne of France. M. DeCassagnac made
a speech in which he declared the Imperialists
were ready for power and meant to take it.
A Costly Job.
VICTORIA. B. c., Aug. ia steamer has
arrived here with two Cinnamon from Fort
Townsend, Washington Territory, who arrived
on an inward bound vessel and were refused
permission to land, in accordance with the
prohibition act passed by the United States
Congress The captain of the ship preferred
chartering steamer and sending them over
here to entering into bonds OF $500 each that
they should neither run away nor land.
Cetewayo's Dominion.
LONDON, Aug. 15.-Hon. Evelyn Ashley ,un-
der colonial secretary, in the Commons this
afternoon stated the government had deter
mined to consider the possibility OF Cetewayo,s
partial restoration with proper safeguards No
portion of Zululand would be annexed to
Great Britain.
An Irish Member Named.
LONDON, Aug. 15.-In the Commons this
evening Phillip Callan, (LiberaD member for
Louth, removed his complaint regarding put
ting aside at instance of q court OF Roman
Catholic Jurors, who were on the panel during
the sitting of the special commission at Dub
lin. Sir Williom Harcourt, home secretary,
accused Callan of abusing forms of the House
by introducing a subject twice in the same
evening. He said this was another instance OF
the way in which certain Irish members set
themselves in hostility to the administration OF
Justice. Callan then exclaimed repeatedly
''It is false" The Chairman called upon Cai-
Ian to withdraw the imputation, but instead OF
doing SO he repeated the Objectionable state
ment. The Chairman thereupon named Cal
Ian, and on motion of Gladstone, he was sus-
pended So to 8.
Foreign Notes.
The murderer Richards, now in Jail at
Sweetsburg, Que, for taking the life OF Joseph
jackson, will have his trial on Sept. 10th be-
fore the Court of the Queens Bench at Sweets
burg.
The Sportsman says that Capt. Tsrwilliger
of the Hillsdale crew continued inquiries as to
the whereabouts of the members OF his crew
until 10 o'clock Monday evening without re-
suit Meanwhile kilograms and letters await
the crew at Frankfort, where they are expected
before the end of the week. Capt. Terwilhger
does not doubt that a match will take place,
probably on the 18th of September.
Two trains collided on Monday between
Buisson and Loriac, stations on the line from
Perigneux to Agen, in France. Three persons
were killed and six injured.
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-16
DEEDS OF BLOOD.
A Boy Shot.


NORTH ADAMS, Aug 15.-While party OF
boys, numbering fif, cen or twenty, were camp
ing on Greylock Mountain yesterday, one of
their number poihted a loaded revolver at JOS
eph Herbert, aged IA and fired, saying
"There'sa blank cartridge" The ball entered
Her rbert's leg below the knee, and heahadito be
carried nearly nine miles to his home. His
condition is not dangerous. The boys will not
tell which one of them fred the shot. There
are stories that more serious injury was intend
ed the boy.
A Man and Woman Shot at Newark,
New Jersey.
NEW YORK, Aug. 15.-In Newark, n. J.'
Monday night, VIM. III. Warner shot his wife
and Greenleaf d. Brown, at whose house they
boarded, on account of the latters attentions to
Warmers wife. Both will probably die.
Shooting Affair at st. Joseph, Mo.
ST, JOSEPH, Aug. 15.-John Olsker was fat
ally shot yesterday by young German named
Liebel. Casper Liebel, brother Of the as
sailant demonstrated with him, when he turn
ed, and placing his revolver against Casper's
abdon en-, fired, inficting serious wound.
Liebel was arrested
Murder in the Choctaw Nation.
DENIsoN, Texas, Aug. 15.-United States
Deputy Marshal Young was shot by two men,
Jones and Kendall, in the Choctaw Nation,
while executing warrant at the ranch of
Jones. Young is slowly sinking from the
wound. Jones and Randall escaped, but a
party is in pursuit.
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-16
EGYPTS WAR.
The Proclamation Against Arab
Not Yet Issued.
Russia to Renew Some Old Claims.

ALEXANDRIA, Aug. 15.-Two DEGREES of the
Khedive were promulgated to-day One au-
thorizes the British admiral and commander
OF the force to occupy such points on the Suez
Isthmus as they consider useful for military
operations against the rebels and inviting the
Egyptian authorities to acquaint Inhabitants,
particularly canal employees, with the decree.
The other authorizes the British authorities to
prevent importation of coal and munitions of
war along the coast between Alexandria and
Port Said, and in the event of contravention
of the order to seize the prohibited articles.
ALExANDRIA,Au 15.-According TO reports
by natives from Kafr ell Dwar, Arab Pasha on
Sunday called a meeting of the Ulemas and
obtained from them fetna deposing the Sui
tan, and naming the Sheriff of Mecca as
Caliph. Arab, it is said, is organizing the
Bedouins, and has appointed commanders for
those at Charities and at Garbieh, in upper
Egypt.
Owing to report that regulars as well as
Bedouins were near Meks, Gen. Alison
has reinforced the British post by detachment
of Highlanders and some marine artillery.
Col. Gerard of the mounted infantry before
daybreak to-day rode on reconnaissance with
in half mile of the enemy's second line. The
accommodating party was pursued by horsemen,
of whom it killed several Col. Gerard states
that he accomplished his object.
DeLssseps is impeding the laying of the
tele .raph line between Port Said and Suez
and operations are consequent suspended.
LONDON, Aug. 15.-It has been decided to
send small balloon corps to Alexandra.
The correspondent of the Times at Berlin
says it is feared that Russia intends to take
advantage of the present Egyptian troubles
for renewing some old claims which were de-
clned by the Berlin Congress.
The News says it Is understood that the
Porte is endeavoring to use delay in issuing
the proclamation against Arab Pasha as a
lever to'obtain easier terms with respect to the
military convention.
WooLwIcH, Aug. 15.-The transports Lydian
Monarch and Teviot took on board Monday
for Egypt the last of the troops now here, COM
prising the army corps destined for service
there.
BERLIN, Aug. 15.-The North German
Gazette says Intelligence has been received
from Constantinopls that the government has
made the Governor of Syria responsible for
the maintenance of order, and has authorized
the chief of the gendarmery to increase his
force to such an extent as he may consider
necessary.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, Aug. 15.-The Khedive
has summoned Nubar Pasha to Alexandria.
LONDON, Aug. 15-The Central News Alex
andria special states the Sultan to-day per-
emptorily ordered Arab to lay down his arms.
If he refuses the Sultan will leave him to be
dealt with by the English.
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-16
POLITICAL.
Vermont ereenpack Convention.

vermont CIr60QDaCK OOnV0QClOQs
WATERBURY,, VI, Aug 15.-The State
Greenback Convention met here to-day, 200
delegates being present. L. s. Thompson of
Stowe, was chosen chairman, and John Jenne
of Enosburg, secretary. The convention nom
mated for Governor, G. @. Martin, OF Enos-
burg; Lieut.. Governor, John Jenna of Enos-
burg; Treasurer, Fletcher Tarbell of Swanton.
The following Congressional nominations were
made: 1st Dist, DR.. Kidder OF Vergennes;
I'd Dist, FL. d. Dunbar of Hartland.
WATERBURY,, VT, Aug. 15.-The usual
Greenback resolutions were adopted, and
speeches were made in which both OF the old
political parties were arraigned, and the senti-
ment expressed that the only hope Of the peo-
pie lay in the success of the Greenback party
Pennsylvania State League.
WLLIAMsPoRT, Pa, Aug. 15.-Pennsylva-
MIA State League (colored) met to-day, 1C1 dele
gates being present. 1t was decided to issue
an address to the people of Pennsylvania in
league to the hearty support of Gen. Beaver
and the regular Republican ticket.
Willing to be Candidate.
QUINCY, ILL.,, Aug. 15.-Gen Singleton last
evening consented to become an Independent
candidate for ongress-provided the Republic
cans make no nominations at White Hall on
Wednesday.
Would Not Have It.
DEs MONIES, Iowa, Aug. &c. D. McCar'
ty says the GreenbackeIs of the 11th district
nominated him for Congress without his con-
sent, and he will not accept.
Congressional Nominations.
CAIRO, ILL.,, Aug. 15-The Democratic Con-
gressional Convention to-day nominated Hon.
VIM. x. Humphrey.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. Aug. 15.-G. W. Hew-
lit was renominated Democratic candidate for
Congress in the sixth district to-day.
STAuNToN, Va, Aug. 15.-Charles T. Ofer-
nall was nominated by the Democratic Con-
vention of the eeyenth district for Congress
to-day.
ATLANTA, Ca, Aug. ia. Gambler was
nominated to-day at GAINESVILLE, as the Demo-
cratic candidate from tho ninth district,
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-16
DUBLIN'S DAY.

The dwelling Of O'Connelps Monument
and Opening of the Exhibition-G Great
Success Of the Fete.
DUBLIN, August 15.-The preparations for
the unveiling of the O'Connell monument and
the opening of the Exhibition indicate that the
occasion in point of numbers present and dis
play will exceed anything that has ever be-
fore occurred of similar character. Visitors
are constantly arriving from every part OF Ire
land England and Scotland. Many buildings
were illuminated last night. The monument
committee held meeting Sunday night, at
that Right Hon. E. Dwyer Gray should readsa
short address from the committee handing
over the monument to the care of the citizens.
The absence of Cardinal McCabe is much COM
mented upon.
Many houses in the leading streets display
flags, either green with Irish harps upon them
and no crown, or the Star Spangled Banner.
The Union Jack is nowhere to be seen.
The city was astir by o'clock this morning
for the opening of the exhibition and the un-
yelling of the statue of Daniel O'Connell.
Bands paraded the streets, followed by large
crowds.
The procession of trades was three miles
long. Good order and regularity were kept by
mounted marshals all along the route. TIE
O'Connell statue was unveiled by Lord Mayor
Dawson in the presence of Parnell, Dillon,
Davitt and Gray and hundred thousand spec
tators The greatest enthusiasm prevailed.
Dawson, accepting the statue for the Irish
people said their struggle was not over and
their efforts would still be obstructed. They
must endeavor to forget the melancholy past
and looK for glory in the future in the hope
that Ireland once province would again be-
come a nation. Parnell spoke few words in
which he expressed hope for the future pros
perity of Ireland, He said the best monument
to O'Connell were the changes beneficial to
ireland which marked him in life
The directors of the exhibition presented an
address to the Lord Mayor declaring that in
working for their own country they were not
actuated by narrow feelings towards neighbor-
ing nations. Lord Mayor Dawson in reply ex-
pressed similar sentiments. He said the sue
cess of the exhibition was tribute to the en-
ergy and self reliance of the trades and work
ing classes. The exhibition was then declared
open, which is pronounced on all sides to be a
great success especially the machinery depart
ment. Everything is quiet
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-16
YELLOW FEVER.
Ravages of the Plague on the Rio
Grande.

Ravages OF the Plague on the Rio
Grande.
LAREDO, Tex, Aug. 15.-During the "a
hours ending at 5 p. m. on the 14th, Browns
vile reports twelve new yellow fever cases
and one death. At Matamoras the fever is
spreading in the suburbs, and six deaths are
reported.
NEW YORK, Aug. 15.-The kilograms Mata-
moras despatch says about two hundred and
fifty cases of Yellow Jack have now been re-
ported here and about twenty cases in Garri-
son. Canons are being fred to ibreak the in
lection. All state officials are leaving. The
disinfecting fires are constantly burning and
the city is wrapped in gloom.
The Plague in Florida.
MONTGOMERY, Ala, Aug. 15.-Montgomery
has been quarantined against Pensacola, Fla,
for several days. Reports OF yellow fever at
Pensacola have been too numerous to be long
er disregarded, and the state health officer has
been ordered there to investigate and the quar-
rantine will be preserved until his report is
made.
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-16


Berwick, playing appropriate tunes as the
ropes were pulled. The speakers had great
audience which, judging from its frequent and
hearty applause found ample pleasure in lis
tening to the distinguished speakers. Senator
Frye opened his speech happily by remarkin
that York county was the only county that
ever proposed him for Governor of Maine.
This reference to the sound judgment OF the
county put his hearers in the best of humor,
and they listened with the closest attention to
his sharp and brilliant arraignment of the
Democratic party for its sins of omission and
commission, aud to his scathing criticism OF
Plaisted. They were quick to take his points,
and broke into laughing applause when he call
ed Plaisted's letter of acceptance whine ana
a howl whine because the Council dld noo
abet the Governor in his endeavor to hire men
to vote the Fusion ticket by giving them onces'
and howl at the corruption of the Republican
party to which he belonged for twenty-five
years, and left when it got tired of carrying
im,when he had trudge along afoot and alone.
Plaisted's cunning in nominating mon whom
he knew would not be confirmed, or if confirm
ed would not accept-thus paying compliments
after the Chinese fashion-was satirically COM
mented on, and the methods of our shlfty
Governor exposed. The main part OF Senator
Frye's speech was given up to consideration eI
tariff and revenue questions, rebuttal OF the
Democratic charge of excessive taxation ana
exposure Of offraudslpracticed by Democrats IN
Southern Congressional districts. He spoke
about two hours, and was followed by Gen.
xuhO 6igcugcad hriaHv and VIGOROUSLY
the national issues at stake in the campaign
and called the attention of his audience to the
necessity of electing Republican House OF
Representatives.
The speeches commanded the closest atten-
tion, were heartily applauded, and strengthen
ability to carry the county by handsome
majority. None of them place that majority
under, three bundled, and most of them feel
cure that it will be over five hundred. Inc
weakness of the Fusion ticket nominated last
week and the strength of the ticket nominated
today, go far to Justify their sauguine hope
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-16
A SALISBURY MYSTERY.


Capt. Thomas Chase Found Dead Under
Circumstances Suggestive of Foul
Play.
SALISBURY, Mass, August 15.-Yesterday
afternoon Capt. Thomas Place of Salisbury
Plains left home to get his COW from the pas
ture. The COW came home alone in the even
ing, and Capt. Chase not appearing an alarm
was given, band of men raised and the
woods and pastures searched all night, without
avail. This morning the search party found
him in an open space, dead. His head and
hand were badly bruised and there was terri
BILE cash in the left side. Medical Examiner
Snow is now holding an inquest In the woods.
George Pousland wood driver, was within
100 yards of the spot whore the body was
found, and heard cries for help yesterday af-
ternoon, but did not go near the place to as
certain the cause Many think that Capt
Chase was gored to death by his cow. and 9TH
ers think a murder has been committed, as no
blood was found upon the cow or its horns.
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-16
WASHINGTON.
washington's Oak DESTROYED.


WASHINGTON, Aug. 15.-A gigantic oak at
Mount Vernon, which has always been known
as "Washinton's oak," was destroyed by a
stroke of lightning few days ago. The tree
had many historic s9sociations, and gained its
name from the fact that the Presidents favor
ite resting place after the heat and labors of
the day was beneath its grateful shade.
Senator Hill.
WASHINGTON, Aug 15.-A telegram from
Senator Brown dated Atlanta, Ga, saysISena-
tor Hills physician, who is now with him
thinks he will certainly die today: The tele-
gram was addressed to Col. Bright, sergeant
alarms.
National Board OF Health.
A special meeting of the national board of
geon John S. Billings, U. S. A., had been re-
lieved as member Of the Board, and Surgeon
Charles n Smart U. S. A. had been detailed
in his place. Dr. Thos. j. Turner, U. S. navy
rendered his resignation as secretary of the
board which was accepted, and he was then
elected member of the executive committee
and Dr Smart was elected secretary
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-16
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
A Dam Gives Way at West Concord

A Dam Gives Way at West Concord.
CONCORD, Aug. 15.-The dam at Holdens
Woolen Mills at West Concord, gave way this
morning, carrying away about 70 feet of the
Concord & Claremont railroad and filling the
basement of the mill with sand and water.
The damage cannot now be estimated, but it
probably is not great
Summer Hotels at Rye Beach Burned.
Rye BEACH, Aug 15-Fire this afternoon
destroyed the two boarding houses, outbuild-
ings and barn of L. Thomas Sanborn and the
boarding house and buildings of James Ell.
Perkins. The houses were full of summer
guests but ne arly all of their baggage and per-
sonal effects were saved. A large gang of men
was quickly on hand and nearly all the furni-
ture saved. Total lois $4,000; partially in
sured. y
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-16
by TELEGRAPH.
M ATNTEl
MAINE.
THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL.
Adjourned TO Sept. 18th-Gov. Plaisted
Refuses to Submit Jail Inspector
Portsr's Bill for Services.

AUGUSTA, August 15.-The Executive Coun-
Gil adjourned this afternoon to meet Sept. is.
They despatched vast amount of business at
this session. The Council confirmed some 75
nominations to minor offices made by Gov.
Plaisted. They granted hearing to petition
ers for the pardon of Mary A. Ross, serving
sentence in Auburn Jail for procuring abor
ton, but postponed action as the testimony
was not all in.
j. w. Porter of Burlington, inspector of
State prison and jails, whom Gov. Plaisted
attempted to remove March 30, 1881, but who
has performed the duties of /the office since
that time claiming the Governor alone cannot
remove, sent in his bill for services. Gov.
Plaisted refused to submit this bill to the
Council claiming Porter was not inspector and
to allow him compensation would be to recog-
nize him as such. The bill of Col. H. S. Os-
good OF Augusta, whom Gov. Plaisted also at
tempted to remove from similar position on
the same date was andited and allowed by the
Council but the Governor refused to affix his
signature to the warrant for Osgood's pay.
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-16
The Tariff Commission.

LONG BRANCH, Aug. 15.-The tariff COM
mission heard arguments this morning from
Mr.. o. Hammersten of New York in favor of
increased duty ON Sumatra tobacco, because
it was so good that it was interfering with the
culture OF American tobacco. From Harry
Vernon of Philadelphia in favor of an increase
of duty on enamelled brick, and from r. e.
Hastings of Philadelphia, gold leaf manu-
facturer, against the increase of duty on gold
leaf asked for by journeymen gold beaters
The commission held two evening sessions
for the purpose of examining several officers of
the New York custom house in regard to the
working of their various bureaus. Their testi-
mony was merely on matters of official detail.
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-16
THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,

TERMS: Eight Dollars Year. To mail suDsczib
ers Seven Dollars Year, If paid In advance.
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-16
An important Suit Decided.

on Monday morning in the Superior Court, in
the case of Carmi W. Beach v. j. B. Cooper,
A. R. Cooper, Geo. A. Bali, John McNeill,
Manuel San Pedro and the Alexander Mining
Company, filed an opinion. Judgment was
rendered for the plaintiff The action was COM
menced by Beach, a stockholder in the cor
poration defendant to compel the defendants
other than the corporation to account to the
corporation for moneys wrongfully appropri-
ated by them to their own use while they were
directors. The defendants obtained a loan at
an exorbitsnt rate from New York parties and
subsequently proceeded to freeze out the
stockholders Judgment was rendered
for $175,000 and interest from Decem-
ber 1890