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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-05-31
THE LATEST HURRICANE.
Several Counties in Indiana and
Ohio Swept.
Great Destruction of Property and
Some Loss OF Life.

CINCINNATI, May 30-Reports are still COM
ing in of the storm Monday night up the Lit
tie Miami valley. Something like a cloud
burst foccurred, driving people of the first
floor Of their houses withtiood.
AT Freeport the bridge across the Miami
river was torn from its piers and wrecked.
Stubb's fouring mill vas nnroofed. In Shell
by, Decatur and Bartholomew counties, Ind,
the destruction of barns, fences, timber and
growing crops is almost unreasonable, yet
not single person was hurt. In Butler coun-
ty, Ohio, family near West Chester was bad
~ injured by falling walls. A great number
Of barns we're unroofed and two or three build
ings unroofed. At Lancaster, Owen county,
Ind, w. II. Williams wife and children and
four Croft brothers were killed by timber fall
ing on them. Several others were injured.
Various other points in Ohio and Indiana re-
port high wind and extraordinary wind, rain
and hail.
ISnIAHAroI1s. Ind, May 30--A very de-
Htructive tornado passed over the connses Of
Clay, Owen, johnson and Shelby, on Monday
evening. At Clay City town in the south
western part OF Clay county, the bank Of
Thompson, Jott & Wiltz, was unroefed, and
Alec Burgess waferoom was destroyed, as
were also several smaller buildings. The storm
passed over a part OF the town and destroyed
John Crafts farm house, killing i've animals.
Heavy rain and hail accompanied the wind.
AT Patricksburg, Owen county, the path OF
the cyclone was q mile wide. Great havoc
was made in the town. Two saw mills and a
dozen houses being destroyed, and a large
Touring mill being unroofed. Coates &
Schwaltz's store was badly wrecked, and the
proprietors badly injured, two houses and
the Christian church we're badly damaged
Flat Rock valley in Shelby county suffered
from high winds, which destroyed timber, o.
ehards, gardens, fences and houses, aud rem
dered many of the roads impossible. The loss
to property is many thousands OF dollars.
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Minor Notes.
Fire Wards.

The Transcript says: Mr.. II. Bradish has
placed in our hands for Transmission to the
collections OF the Maine Historical Society
framed list Of the Fire Wards Of Portland in
1881. These names are interesting as COM
prising many Of the leading citizens Of the
town fifty years ago. They are as follows:
Nathaniel Mitchell, John d. Gardiner,
Ebenezer Wilson, Charles Mussey, Joel Hall,
Eleazer Wyer, Jacob Knight, Dudley Cam
NETT, Clinton Thayer, William Cammett,
John Williams, Henry III. Body, Nathan
Winslow, Alvin Cushman, John Murch,
Isaac Smith, Nathaniel Shaw, yr., Simeon
Hall, James Huse. Hosea Ilsley, Daniel
Winslow, Thomas Warren, Harrison Brszier,
Charles Baker, Alpheus Shaw, Nathaniel
Blanchard, John Trowbridge, Moses Hall,
Abraham Osgood, JOB Randall. James Rack
left, Isaac Ilsley, Joshua Fernald, Lemuel
Dyer, Phinehas Varnum.
These Fire Wards had various duties as
signed to them. A portion Of them were "to
have the care of Town Pumps to keep them in
good order, and,put in new ones If necessary"
Others were Directors of Engines at fres,"
three to each engine. Others still were to sex
anime in and about the seat Of the fire, and di-
rect the attention Of the Directors of the sew
eral engines to the places most in daDger.''
~ Wdb DOul VI lu4lb1-ANO nAC CISAICtAo
without head, other than a chairman to pre-
side at meetings-an organization very differ
ent from that Of the present day. The cap.
tains Of the engines and hose companies, who
were under the direction of this numerous
body, were as follows:
Neal Dow, Deluge; Benz Ilsley, Niagara;
Benz. Larrabee, Hydraulian; Ezekiel Thurs
ton, Cataract; David Patch, Portland; Ma
thaniel Crockett, Neptune; o. B. Dorrsnce,
Extinguisher; Joseph Noble, Vigilant; Geo.
Brooks Alert; S. j. Smith, Hydraulian Hose
Company; John Barker, Niagara Hose Com
pany.
OF all the persons named both as Fire Wards
and captains of engines, SO far as We know,
Neal Dow is the sole survivor. 1t will be seen
that this organization represents the second
step in the FIRE department of our city. The
first was the old Portland fire company with its
buckets and its bags; the second the thirty-fve
fire wards with their nine hand engines; the
third the chief engineer and his assistants,
with their half dozen steam fire engines-a
process Of simplifcation and increasing efic-
iency throughout.
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ROUGH WATER,

The Hanlan-Kennedy Race Postponed
Till To-day
BosroN, May 30--Up to o'clock to-day, the
prospect of the race between Edward Hanlan
of Toronto, and John A. Kennedy Of Port
land. at the Point Of Pines. was excellent A
gentle southwest wind prevailed aud the wa
ter, in consequences, WAS perfectly smooth. The
race was necessarily sas for q late hour, prinoi-
paliy heeanse iseaaiaa's BE- rowea at low tlsse,
aud thousands Of spectators could not arrive
until late in the afternoon. Tho arrangements
Of the two railroads grunning to the Point Of
Pines. which is about twenty five minutes ride
by rail from Boston, were ample, and some
1890 to 10000 people were carried without
occurrence of accident. There were not less
than 20, 600 persons on the beach which lined
the course by o'clock, while large numter
of small steamers, tugs and sailing craft laden
with spectators spread out in the narrow
stretch of water between the Point Of Pines
and Nahant, threatening to interfere with the
race, had it taken place. Soon after o'clock
the wind shifted to the southeast, and steadily
increased, until the water was covered with
white caps and the surf rolled up on the
beach. IL was apparent that no she'll could
live in such water, and though Hanlan aud
Kennedy were both ready, Charles L. Knapp,
of the Vesper boat club, of Lowell, who had
previously been chosen referee, shortly after
6 o'clock, postponed the race until tomorrow
afternoon. at such time as the water may seem
fit. The crowd rapidly dispersed after this un-
ncuncement, though large number remained
daring the evening. Both men were in excel
lent condition. Betting was 100 TO 80 in favor
Of Hanlan, though 100 to IS was offered and
taken during the afternoon. If the race oc-
ours tomorrow, the attendance will be much
lighter than to-day.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE.

Commencement at Dartmouth College.
HANOVER, May 29.-The exercises at Dart
mouth College will occur as follows:
Sunday, June 24th, 1870 a. m-BaccalauF-
cate sermon by President Bartlett; at .. m,
address before the Young Mems Christian As
sociation by Rev. @. D. Barrows OF San Fran
cisco.
Monday, 18th, 3 p determination for sd-
mission TO the College, continuing throughout
Tuesday; at p. N. prize speaking.
Tuesday. 1890 a. m.-The anniversary Of
the New Hampshire College Of Agriculture
and Mechanical Arts; p. NJ, class day exer-
cises; p. m, anniversary OF the Chandler
Scientific Department.
Wednesday day; $50 a. m, annual
meeting Of Phi Beta Kappa Society; 10 a. M,
grand reunion Of the alumni, with addresses
continuing throughout the day; 8 2. NJ, annual
concert by Reeves band
Thursday, $50 a. m.--Annual business meet
ing OF alumni: 1870 M, commencement ex-
ercises; 8 p. m, reception of graduating class.
Hon. John Wentworth of Chicago. President
Of the Alumuii is making special effort to
have addresses on Wednesday from represen-
tatiFes OF every class from 1909 to 1888.
The report 10 today's paper that Prof. Par
ker's condition is less encouraging is Iuecrrecf.
His improvement since tho accident has been
steady and satisfactory.
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Memorial oav Rxercises.

BosroN, May 30.--Memoral Day was gem
orally observed throughout New England by
parades Of the several posts and military COM
panies, decorating of graves, services in
churches, etc.
New YoRK, May 3o.-Memorial exercises
were held this evening in the Academy of
Music. Mayor Edison presided. The Academy
was handsomely decorated and contained a large
audience. Rev. Henry Ward Beeoher opened
with prayer, and was followed by Mayor Ed
son, who delivered brief address. The ora
tor of the day was General George A. Sheri-
dan. Karl Formes and Miss Emma Abbott
ssng, and Charles Il. Roberts gave o recitation.
Dispatches from all parts of sthe country indi-
cate the general observance OF the day. At
Omaha, Neb, Commander-in-Chief Wander
WORT OF the g. A. X. delivered an grafton. In
Jersey City there was military review and
parade OF 5000 knights of Pythias. AT Cleve-
land President Garted's tomb was decorated.
GErrYsBuRG, May 30-Memorial exercises
at the National Cemetery were attended by a
large crowd, including members OF tho Legis-
lature. The exercises comprised addresses,
singing and decorating the graves.
BANGOR, May 30.-Memorial Day services
closed this evening with monster meeting in
Norombega Hall, at which an eloquent address
was given by Rev. u. Il. Peck, pastor Of the
Universalist Church. A chorus of 80 young
ladies from the grammar schools sang various
songs.
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SPORTING

Halifax Rowing Association Dissatisfied
with the Arrangements BetweensHamm
and Conley and Hanlan and Lee.
HALIFAX, May 30.-The Halifax Rowing
Association tonight express much dissatisfac-
tion with the amended articles for the race be-
tween Hamm and Conley and Hanlan and
Lee. They object to the date proposed, claim
ing that at conference in Lowell Hanlan and
Lee agreed to row Aug. 10. 1t was also claimed
that Hanlan and Lee agreed TO row
either at Point Of Pines, Lake Maranocook or
Campbellton. While the amended articles
speak OF place to be mutually agreed upon.
IT was decided BY Hamm and ConIey,s back
ers TO submit the follow ing new offers: That
Hsnlan and Lee name out OF the above three
places, two at which they will consent TO row,
and that the Halifax association be allowed to
decide at which of these two the race shall
take place; or in case of refusal tc do this.
Hamm and Consey's friends TO be permitted
to name two courses, and Hamm and Lee make
o selection.
The Baltimore Walking Match.
BALTIMORE, May 30.-The score at midnight
stood:-Hughes, $50; Hart, 2S5; Panchet, 800;
Noramac, 298.
Base Ball.
AT Observation-Disclosures l3, Bates D.
AT Providence--Pr -Providences 4, Buffaios q
At Philadelphia-P Philadelphas 3, Chicagos
At Philadelphia Philadelphias 4, chicagos
%.
Colbys o, Bowdoins 3.
New York, morning game-Deroits 5, New
Yorks @
Afternoon-New Yorks s, Detroits T.
WATERBURY, Conn, May 30.--Yalc FRESH
men and the Monitors player game OF base
ball here to-day, the Freshmen winning with
score OF 10 TO O. During the game the grand
stand which was crowded gave way causing
great excitement. One man was seriously in
iured and other persons received slight in
fnrian
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FOREIGN.
Mr.. Sexton Denounces Papal Inter
ference in Ireland.
Contributions of Peters Pence
Rapidly Decreasing.
Arrested for Intimidating Jurors.

DUBLIN, May 30.-A meeting of the Irish
National League was held here to-day Mr..
Harrington announced that 389 branches Of
tho league had been formed. Mr. Sexton
made speech in which he referred to the sue
cess Of the league in America. Referring TO
the Pope's circular he declared that the inter
ference Of the Pope In the Parnell testimonial
indicated perilous and intolerable Intervention
in the future political course OF the Irish pee
pie but that the priests maintained dignffed
silence with which he said Parnell's admirers
were satisfied.
Proceedings in Parliament.
DUBLIN, May 30.-In the Commons this
morning bill empowering local authorities in
Ireland 10 improve the dwellings Of laborers
passed TO second reading.
The Gear and Czarina Congratulated.
MOSCOW, May 30.-The Emperor and EN-
press to-day received congratulation OF the
grand dncheeses and ladies OF the court. The
scene at the reception was very brilliant.
Moro Irishmen Arrested.
LlyERPooL, May 30. = Patrick O'Brien,
Michael Hynes and Patrick Slater, arrested
for printing and forwarding 10 Dublin trades
men a circular drawing attention to the trials
which had taken place in Dublin during the
past eight months and to persons who served
on Juries which were regarded by the author
tiles as calculated TO inlimidate Jurors, were
committed for trial to-day on charges OF in
mitted to bail.
The Pope Anxious About His Revenues.
ROME, May 30.-Contributions Of Peters
Pence have continued TO decrease so rapidly
during the past few months that an appeal adj
dressed TO all the bishops is being prepared by
the Pope urging them to awaken the faithful
TO the necessity of providing funds for the
needs OF the Holy See.
Disastrous Fire at st. Petersburg.
ET. PETERSBURG, May 3O-A fire in the
Puliloif iron works here caused loss OF 300,-
900 roubles. Among the work shops destroyed
We're those ia which nails were made.
Passage OF the Workmen's Sick Fund Bill
in the Reichstag.
BERLIN, May 30.-rhe workmen's sick fund
bill passed a third reading in the Rechsiag to-
day.
Foreign Notes.
Alexander Kennedy Isbister, NJ. A. ID. d.,
who was instrumental in freeing British North
America from the Hudson Bay Company and
annexiDg that section to Canada, is dead
Alphouse Taftus, minister of Austria, Hun
gary, and Eugene Schuyler, United States
minister to Greece, Servia and Roumania, were
presented to the Sultan yesterday by Gen.
Wallace, United States minister to Turkey.
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Nav Ha1nnshira Rnilroads.


NASHUA, May 30.--At the annual meeting of
the Nashua and Lowell railroad the following
directors we're elected:
Francis A. Brooks, Francis Il. Parker, Sid
ney X. Richardson; III. NJ Snow, Lebanon; j.
w. White. @. " Dearborn and w. W. Bailey,
Nashua.
Treasurer-Chas d. Brooks, Boston.
Cierk-W. A. Lowering, Nashua.
At the annual meeting of the Wilton rail-
road the following directors were elected:
Solomon Spaulding, Clark q. Boutwell,, w.
T. Ramsdetl, John Reed, John A. Spaulding,
Nashua.
Clerk-Harvey A. Whiting, Wilton.
Treasurer Frank A. Mexican.
CONCORD, May S0.--At the annual meeting
Of the stockholders Of the Concord and Clare
mont railroad to-day the following directors
were elected:
Henry q. Sherburne, Geo. E. Todd, Charles
p. Sannorn, Concord; Mason W. Tappan,
Bradford; Charles o. Stearns, Boston, Dexter
Richards, Newport; Daniel w. johnson, Glare
mont.
The following was adopted
Resolved, That il is expedent to unite the
corporation with other railroad corporations
named, provided the same can be done upon
reasonable and equitable terms, and that the
subject be referred to the board of directors to
be acted lupon by the corporation at future
meeting.
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MAINE.


Drowned.
BANGOR, May 3O.-A. Allie Burr, aged about
Asyears, was drowned this noon by the upset
ting Of a small boat in the river.
UnveiIing Statue 30 the Late Edward
OBrien.
THoMAsroN, May 30.-A life size granite
statue Of Edward O'Bsien was unveiled to-day,
two or three thousand people witnessing the
ceremony. An eloquent and just tribute was
paid Mr.. O'Brien by Hon. Atwood Leyensaler
in his address
Maine Medical School.
BRUNSWICK, May 30.-The graduating exer-
cises of the Medical School of Msine took place
at Memorial Hall to-day. The class numbered
twenty-nine. Twenty-eight received diplomas
The closing address TO the class was made by
Hon. Charles f. Libby, Of Portland. and
was highly commended.
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SIX MEN DROWNED.

Capszing of Yacht in Boston Harbor
BosToN, May 30.-This evening, while tug
G. III. Hersey was on her way up the harbor to
the city, her officers found two men floating on
a beer barrel and another clinging to an oar.
These were the survivors of party of nine
men who were on board schooner yacht Sky
lark, which capszad this afternoon of Thomp-
sons island, in the harbor, during la sudden
squall. AL the men had been drinking, and
lost control of the boat. The names eff the lost
are David Butler and Matthew Kearney, OF
Forest Hill; James Wood and James Cleary,
Of Boston; Richard 0'Brien of South Boston,
besides another unknown man.
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Knocked Overheard and Kiiled
Memorial Day at the Capital.

In the cemetery at the Soldiers Home Gen
Sherman, Postmaster General Gresham, Chief
Justice Waite, Justice Strong, Gems. Sturgis,
Ayres, ingalls, and Rosecrans Col. Batchelder,
number Of ladies, wives and widows Of
prominent officers and detachments OF regular
troops participated together with Grand Army
tho song "Sherman's march to the sea-. and
delivery OF an Grafton by Ex-Justce William
Strong of tho United States Supreme court.
Similar exercises were held at the Congress
sionsl cemetery in which a large gathering OF
people participated.
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by TELEGRAPH.


METEOROLOGICAL.
INDICATIONS FOR THE NEXT TwRNry-FouR
HOURS.
WAR DEPT OFFiCR CHIEF SIGNAL |
OFFICER, Washington, ID. Q.
May 81, ] A. M.
For New England,
Cloudy and rainy weather, southerly yeering
to northwest Winds stationary or lower tenn
perature, falling followed by rising barometer.
SPECIAL BULLETIN.
A storm developing great energy and moving
in q northeasterly track is central in the lower
Lake region. The pressure is high in Maine.
Norihwesterly winds prevail west of the Mis-
sissippi valley, in the upper Lake region and
Ohio valley; southerly in the Atlantic coast
States The temperature has fallen in the
Gulf States and Northwest
Cool and fair weather is indicated on Friday
in the lower Lake region, Ohio valley, Tennes-
see, Mid lle and South Atlantic States and
New England.
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Portland Wholesale Price. Current.
Corrected for the PRESS TO May sl..1sss.

Java. Pfb. 2Otd26
Rio. 1900. 12G131z
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Raurnad Consolidation in Vermont.

Sr. ALnANs, VT, May 30.-The stockhold-
ers of the Consolidated Railroad Company of
Vermont, held q meeting here today, and vot-
ed to mortgage its property TO the amount OF
S7000,000 Jointly with the Vermont & Canady
road, under the plan for the reorganization OF
tho Vermont Central and Vermont 4 Canada
roads and the settlement OF all disputes
among security holders now in the hands of
the American Loan and Trust Company, Bos-
ton, for execution. They authorized also the
execution of oil papers necessary TO perfect
such organization, and it was voted TO draft
the bylaws prepared by the directors at pre-
vious meeting. rhe Vermont & Canada stock
holders have meeting at Bellows Falls June
Sth, to act on the same measures so far as their
interests are concerned and this will complete
the matter, and bring about the long-desired
raqult
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EXPLOSION ON A STEAMER.

Two Men Probably Fatally Scalded.
BosroN, May 30.-A steam gauge cock on
board the steam barge Andrew Foster burst
this afternoon on her way from Point OF Pines,
severely scalding John j. 0'Leary, OF Boston,
and Edward Heart, the engineer, who will
probably die. Burt MCNAMARA. Heary Nc
Carthy Of East Boston and Andrew Mcintyre
was also severely scalded, though not fatally.
One hundred people were on board and great
excitement was created.
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL

Review of Rortland Wholesale Market.
ron THE WEEK ENDING May so.
The following changes are reported the past week:
In Drugs 4 Dyes, Borax is quoted at l7GlSc; Shell
lac s5a4oo, wiRtergreen 62. In Naval Stores
Turpentine is 40@43c gallon, decided drop. Lii
sonia Oil is 12S. Leads show drop of SOC. Yellow
Eyed Beans have advanced. Butter and Cheese are
lower. Sugar has advanced to 9Mc for granulated
and ssa for Extra c. Pork has dropped SOC on
the inside price for backs and clear. Messina and
Palermo Oranges are higher and so are Lemons.
Potatoes are lower.
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DISASTROUS FIRE.
Five Persons Killed by Falling Walls.
Several Large Establishments at
Lynchburg Burned.

LYNcHBURG, Va, May 3O.-The most gigan-
tic fire that ever swept this city broke out at 10
a. m, aud is now raging furiously. Half
stroyed, including the Daily Virginian build
ing and fixtures, Commercial Bank, the large
hardware establishment OF Jones. Watts &
Co., large tobacco mandatory OF Flood & Pe-
tiers, besides other business houses and several
residences. A strong wind is blowing, and
the FIRE department is unable to cope with the
flames. kilograms have been sent to Rich
mond for assistance.
tsEcoSD pIsPArcH.
The losses aggregate $500, 600 Among
them are Jones, Watts Bros & Co., $50, 900;
Nirginian Office, $50 900; Peters & Flood, to-
bacconists, $4,000 number of smaller
buildings were destroyed, and others damaged. !.
Five men were buried under the falling walls
OF the Virginian building and killed.
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nnisconnl Centenarv.

BALTIMonE, May 30.-The centenary oele-
bration of the organization of the Episcopal
church In Maryland continued this morning at
ST. Peters church After the morning service
Rev. Orland Hutton delivered lecture on the
history Ok the church The church was filed
ia every part. Many visiting olergymen and
laymen from other cities were present.
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All ouiet IL the rninols Mining Regions

Sr. Lours, Mo-. May 30-The committee ap-
pointed by the Belleville Board of Trade TO
consider the relations existing between miners
and mine owners, make certain recommen-
dation which are simply what the miners are
coutending for No trouble is reported today
in any part OF the district, and there will prob
ably not be any more The funeral OF Mr..
Anderson, the miner killed by the military,
took place this afternoon. Over 1900 miners
attended. At tho inquest this morning the
testimony was conflicting. Deputy Sheriff
Ragand stated that he saw man pointing u
revolver at him, and three shots were imme-
diately fired,
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Dry Goods wholesale Nsnrsc..


coF the week ehuinR Wednesday, MAY 80.
Amount Of stock at market Cattle ,6s1; Sheep
and Lambs 4477; Swineli17 ,776; Veals 45; horses
157; number of Western Cattle l431; Northern and
Eastern. $50.
Prices of Beef Cattle D 100 II. live weight-Ex'
ira uuslity 6 O0G6 76.
Brighton Hides at 7aSc y H. Brighton Tallow at
1NdI1s; Country Hides at aTo y ibi country
Tatlow 4l5@4s4c y fb.
Calf Skins l2slSe y III; sheep and Lamb Skins
l u0G1 45.
Trade slox and values somewhat or, though the
quality of cattle was fair in the aggregate.
Working oxen Trade inactive and tar supply at
Ss5dS1 II ID pair. Mich Cows sac aS75; spring
ers SA1as55; Cows and Calves S43Gs6O.