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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-11-03
SOUTHERN oUTRAGEs.
A Republican Meeting in Louisi-
ana Broken Up by Armed
Democrats.
EIGHT MEN SHOT AND THE
SPEAKERS ILLEGALLY HM-
PRlsONEO.
The Story as Sent Out by Democratic
ORcials
New ORLEANS, La, Nov. IA dispatch
from New iberia to the Picayune says:

New ORLEANS, La, Nov. IA dispatch
from New IBERIA to the Picayune says:
"At Kellogg meeting at Lareauviile today some
negroes got Into difficulty doe Gilfoux attem pted
to quiet hem, when he was fired upon by negro
the bail penetrating his hat. He returned the ire
but without effect By this time, there was res rt
to firearms and a general fusiilade commenced. Joe
Gifoux was the first to fall. shot dead He was one
of the best citize s, and Democrat Sheriff
Victor has been brought in here wounded. but not
dangerously. The persons who brought him in say
Capt. X. Bell Democrot, Was also shot dead, a-d
that Abner Boutle a colored politician, aud three
other negroes killed. Jules Messenger aud
Judge tonte leu are reported among the wounded.
Large numbers of men are uuder arms at Lareau-
ville and the excitement is at fever heat Parli-
culars are difficult 10 obtain. The excitement here
is very great Squads Of armed men have left for
scene of the conflict The town is picketed and
win be patrolled Tonight
Large number of prisoners were brought In at
O'Clock by armed men and lodged in Jail. Judge
Theo. Eout-lieu, Albert Foute leu anu Alphouse
Fouteleu are among the prisoners. The most re-
liable and important reports are to the effect that
the Republicans went to Lareauville expecting
trouble and that il commenced among negroes.
Jadge Fouteieu was not wounded as az first re-
ported Most of the reports agree in stating that
six negroes were killed: but as the negroes stam-
peded after lhe first fire it is impossible to say
positively how many were wounded.t
NEW IBERIA, La, Nov. 2.-Evarything has
been quieG sibce the trouble yesterday. The
prisoners are still in Jail and probably will
have preliminary hearing tomorrow. Cor
oner Manvllle, VINO Came 10 late TINS evening,
says 10 negroes and two white men were killed.
He has ordered jury aud will hold an inquest
tomorrow. All who were in the fight when it
began say the first shot was from negro, who
fred from his coat pocket. Two men were
killed instantly from the first volley. Pistols
were taken from the bodies, showing they had
not fired shot when they tell.
New ORLEANS, Nov. 2-Iuformation from
Republican sources give quite different color
ing to the affair which occurred at Loreauville
yesterday. a Blaine, Logan and Kellogg
meeting was being held there which it is alleg-
cd was broken up Dy armed Democrats who fir
ed AZ the speakers aud into the assembled Be
publicaus Eight men were killed and wound.
cd aud ali the Republican speakers were ar
rested by the local militia aud committed to
all without the authority of law. Intense ex-
citement prevails in the parish.
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GEN ERAL NEWS.

David l. Robinson declines the Prohibitory nomi-
nation for member of congress ia Massa chusetts in
favor OF Hon. John l. Baker.
Alexander B. Cooper, mining speculator at Oak
land, CAL, has failei. Liabilities $500 900.
1t Is stated that Paul Vitraus who was killed dur
ing quarrel at the French market in New orleans,
was shot by the poIce. Oficers Mccarthy and Ma
Going were arrested for the killing. The police say
they we're attacked and had been shot at when they
returned the hre.
The Cannonsburg Iron Company in Cauonsburg.
Penn. has struck heavy gas vein, whicn throws q
dame fifty feet high.
Gov. Cleveland left New York for Buffalo yestsr.
DAY. he will vote there Tuesday, then return to
Albany, where he will receive The returns at the ex.
ecutive mansion.
Moody & Sankey closed very successful series
OF meetings IN Worcester, Mass, last pieht. There
We're four M stiDgs yesterday, all Of which were
largely ATTENDED.
Saturday night Peter johnson, a clerk in o store
in village near Brackett, Tex, was assassinated.
and the store was robbed.
Edward V. Howe of New York, was scratched on
the arr by an armadillo, few days ago, in muse
um, where he was employed, and now lies dying at
the Bellevue Hospital.
Col Mapleson arrived in New York, on the City
o. Berlin yesterday morning, and Madame Patti
Iew hours later on the Oregon.
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"And then hid vour head !" said Mr.. Reed.

n uu tHou nlu your neaO, salQ 1r. HseeOs
No didn't hide my head"
well, think We will do the talking here
ourselves" said Mr. Reed
The gentleman replied: "This is a business
mems meeting, aud am business man, and
want TO ask you question"
why, you can as& me question" said Mr..
Reed.
the gentleman put his question: Mr.. Reed,
did or did you not Cffer objection t. resolu-
tion asking unanimous consent by Mr.. Hewitt
In the House of Representatives for tho ap-
poirtment of Committee to investigate
frauds in the Navy Department."
II did, replied Mr.. Reed. "and 1 want to
say further that all the rsscalites-"
Mr.. Reed ~as proceeding to FAY when the
audience began to hustle and cry "Pct him
,outv' Judge Hoar said the meeting could
not be carried on properly by means of con-
yeTsatlons, and was about to introduce the
next speaker when the Questioner said some
thing IN regard TO free speech. The murmur
OF disapproval rose into shout the gentle
man who had asked the question was taken
by the shoulders and faced about and hustled
through the crowd and out the main entrance,
while Chairman Parkman and President Hoar
stood up and shouted, "Pratect that maui"
The audience evidently misunderstood the
order and hustled the man in lively manner
until he was put down in the street. Judge
Hoar said he did not believe the young An
meant to make any disturbances; and it was
Certainly contrary to the sentiment Of the
people of Boston that there should be any
show OF violence at their public meetings.
General Hall of Maine was then introduced
as the last speaker.
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Return. of stoskholders.

The State of Maine requires all corporations
chartered by the legisla ure or orgauizsd uu-
der The general law to make, by the 8th day of
December, Annually, to the Secretary of
State, retarns OF the names OF all the stock
holders tneir residences, the amount of stock
ownsd by each, aud the amouus of stock paid
in, unless relieved from that duty by the A Attor-
Bey General. For several years past, the Sec
retary of State, though not required BY law
TO do so, has furnished blanks for returns of
stocsh holders to all corporations in The state,
whose place of business is known to him. Tins
year he proposes to furnish blanks to only
such corporations as request them. Ofaoers Of
corporations will do veil to bear this in miAd.
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MAINE.
Bsund TO Meet EEr. blaine.

nTuhA 10 HeSt Nkfs EtuEue.
BANGOR, Nov. 2.-The Loyal League OF
Bangor, one hundred strong, Col. A. G. Ham
lin, commander, leave tonight for Boston to
meet Mr.. Blaine aud escort him home. They
will quarter at the Revere House and partci-
pate ia the celebration.
The Eass Sad Rites.
BATH, Nov. 2.-The funeral OF the late
Thomas j. Sennott took place at St. Mary's
Church thfs afternoon. The fire department,
Phi Rho Society and the High School class of
'S5 attended in body. The Greek Polo Club
were pail bearers. The floral decorations
were beautiful. Father O'Brion ofaeisted,
and Miss Sarah j. Burke Of Boston sang solo
dedicated to the deceased by herself
BERWICK.
Workmen cleaning out the we'll of William
j. Copeland, lawyer of Bsrwlcz, found bag
OF Paris green, which somebody with evil de-
sign had thrown there. Fortunately no one
was poisoned.
MIR. 7. III Chapman turned out 10 pasture
last spring &c sheep aud 81 lambs, and has found
only 26 sheep and one lamb. He has seen
sigus of bears work aud found four skins that
the bears took off. He thinks that most of the
lambs were caught by foxes whea small. as
some OF them were not seen soon after turning
out to pasture.
oRRINGToN.
TIE new Grange Hall, built by Eutsrprise
Grange of Ofriugton Corner, was duly dedi-
Gated Thursday forenoon. Worthy State
Mater Robbie was present and conducted the
ceremonies in very dignified and impressive
manner. He was ably assisted by Worthy
Master Higgins of Enterprise Grange.
sACo
Hon. Edwin B. Smith, formerly OF Saco.
bas been nominated by the Republicans il the
Thirteenth Congre ssional district in N.w
York, as their Candidate for Congress. Mr..
Smith wss formerly speaker of the House of
Representatives. III this State, and held other
positions OF trust ami honor. He was assist
a'it attorney general under Judge Pierrepont
Judge TAFT, Judge Dsvens, aud Mr.. Mac
Veagh. He now has large law practice in
New York.
WATERFORD.
Mr.. Charles Hamlin of South Waterford
was drawing gravel wi'h his oxen and cart
last MONDAY. and as the team was moving on
he turned about and saw the cart about 10 tin
up, and without any thought but to prevent
that, he sprang and caught TIE front board
Just In time o be suddenly taken up about
two feet, which made severe intero al run
tare which Was feared might prove fatal
wATERvILLE.
The following ars the appointments for the
Senior exhibition: B. s. Aanis, G. r. Berry.
w. w. Cochrane, A. NJ, Foss, B f. Fish, Ed
ward Fuller, Bertha L. Soule.
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TRAMPLED TO DEATH.
Sad Catastrophe in a Glasgow
Theatre Caused by Panic.
SIXTEEN PERSONS LOSE THEIR
LHsEs AND MANY OTHERS
ABE INJURED.

GLASGOW, Nov. 1.-Cry of 'fire" at the Star
Ihsatre Il l-Aignt created panic which result
ed in the death of 16 persons and serious iniary
OF II Others. When the cry was heard the
great mass of people from the pit met the
crowd that was decending the stairways from
the gallery and fearful block ensued. The
crowd was aljared by attaches of the theatre
and the police to hold back, but their appeals
were unheeded. The crazsd crowd frantcally
rushed toward the outlet, trampling and jump
ing over each other until they reached the
streets. When the theatre was finally cleared
sixteen corpsss we're found on The stairs lead
lug from the gallery. Twelve persons were so
badly iljnred that eg only gave evidence
that life vas not extinct by their pitieous morn
ing.
On the first alarm being rung through the
city the whole fire brigade quickly went to the
rescue and with the pol ,ce aid their utmost to
aliay the panic and rescue victims bat they
were too late TO be of much service.
The police aided by volunteers rushed into
the bullaing and endeavored to keep the en-
try clear. Ii vas subsequently learned that
the author of the cry discharged em-
ploye OF the theatre. The audience numbered
about 1000.
Another account says that the alarm arose
wnile traDez5 performer was taking dive
from the ceiling of the theatre TO a net hang
ing Ia mid air and one of the audience shouted
frs meaning that the performer had gone too
near the footlights
LATER.
GLAsGow, Nov. 2.-The man whose cry of
fire" caused the panic 10 the Star theatre
last evening has been arrested. He was drunk
when he raised the false alarm. Persons who
were in the theatre at the time describe the
scene on the staircase as terrible. The steps
were strewn with ribbons, hats, sacks aud
shaws. The victims we're first suffice ated
and then tramnled to death. Tue panic asted
10 minutes. IL is note worthy fact that the
authorities had dis4pproved of thu means of
exit and IT was contemplated to construct an
additional exit from the gallery. The scenes
witnessed when relative identified the dead
were lnost affecting. Among the victims were
eight females.
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PREACHING POLITICS.
A Pastor in nassachusetts AssaiIs MIR.
Blaine, and is Interrupted by EAis Breth.
rem.

SPRINGFIELD. Nov. 2.-At this evenings
service OF the Trinity Methodist church in this
city, the pastor, Rev. Frederick Woods, who
has been campaigning for the st. John par.y
in this section of the State lately, preached
from the text. "Cry aloud; spare Lot, lift up
thy voice ike trumpet and show my people
their transgressions and the house of Jacob
their sins He had announced at the close of
the morning communion service that he must
preach political sermon to satisfy his con-
science. During mis- discourse he bore down SO
heavily Oh the character of Mr.. Blaine that
the memb. RS OF his chu oh began to cry
out mol No!' "Yesl Yes" He demanded
silence. and was told by thu brethren that they
had as much right there as he, and they pre-
posed to be heard He said the law, would
protect him in his own pulpit, and in closing
the services said that if he or his friends failed
to prosecute those who had insulted him, he
must be credited with no little forbearance
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MASSACHUSETTS.
A Fatal Dispute.

Boston, Nov. 2.-This afternoon while a
number Of boys were playing hockey on the
dump near the corner of Charles and Fruit
streets dispute arose between James j. Jor-
dan, 10 years old and John Brown aged 16
(colored), the leaders of the respective sides.
Jordan drew an iron flute from his pocket and
made pass at Brown, when the latter seizine
hockey stick struck Jordan heavy blow on
the temple knocking him down. Jordan raj.
lied sufficiently to walk home, out soon after
his ARRIVAL there he began vomiting aud hem
orrhage followed resulting in death about nipe
o'clock. Brown is under arrest
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RAILWAY MATTERS.
Agreed to a Reduction.

TORONTO, Ont, Nov. 2.-The conductors
and brakemen of the central division of the
Grand Trunk Railway met here this afternoon
to consider the proposal of the general mana.
ger for an extension of the reduction of 5 per
cent. IL their wages. Alter discussion a reso-
lution was passed, sgFeeing to the continuance
of the redRction fer three months, frsna the
Grst of October.
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FALSE REGISTRATION.
Three Chicago Officials Arrested on the
Charge of iding and AbeIting.

CHICAGO, Nov. 2.-The federal authorities
last night arrested John Stearns, brother-in-
law OF Mayor Harrison, the Democratic candi-
gate Tor Governor, w. j. CliDgiu, clerk of the
south side police court, and Frank A. Owens,
on charge of aiding and abetting false regis-
tration. The officials decline to make any
puoic statement, except in a general way, that
their evidence is direct and absolute. A de-
tective named Douglass, who is supposed to
nave collated the evidence against these ard
other persons, was arrested BY the CITY police
on the same general charge, but was released
on bail. Tne three persons arrested by the
United States officials we're taken before the
commissioner, and bail fixed at $3, 900 each.
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THE FLAMES.


Death in "a New Work Tenement House.
New YORK, Nov. 2.-This evening fire broke
ouS III the three-story frame building, 79 Cros-
by street. An Indiau woman, named Bella
Jones, and her two children, who liveo Oh the
top floor, we're overcome by the smoke before
they could be reached. They were removed to
the hospital and are expected to Die during tue
night The damage TO the building was slight.
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NEW YORK.

Monsignor Capel Lectures in New York
City.
New YORK, Nov. 2.-Monsignor Capel In a
lecture tonight at St. Patrick's Cath sdral on
"The Cat oic church and political life," said
the church had no desire to dictate t., citizens
as to what their form OF government or whom
their candidates should be. In proof OF this he
vouchssfed the statement that tb . ecumenical
council which is shortly to be held in Balti-
more would have been called for two mouths
ago had it not been that the church in Ameri-
ca wanted TO avoid giving the slightest around
for the belief that it wanted to influence
the Presidential campaign.
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The Bright Prospect.
Lending Republicans ia all the Doubtful
States Give Assurances of Victory.

The Boston Traveller, in response to inquir-
les sent out, mas received the following report
of the indications in each of the so-called
doubtful States as they appear to persons who
are in position to have as exact knowledge
as anybody can have Of the real situation.
These are not the irresponsible guesses of su-
perfcial observers of the contest but the jadg-
ments of men who have access to the bet in-
formation to bs had. Massachusetts,, of
course, is not doubtful State, bat the state
ment of Chairman Lodge is given for infor-
nation.
NEW YORK, Nov. 1.-Your inquiry is received.
The National Committee has no doubt whatever as
to the result being i'll our favor.
S. b. ELKINs,
For the National Republican Comm.ttee.
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RIOT AT MICHIPICOTEN.
A Detachment Of Toronto Police Fired
Upon.

TORONTO, Nov. Letters have been receiv-
ed here from the detachment OF Toronto police
which went to Michipicoten. They had nc
difficulty in landing, but shortly afterward they
were fred upon. They charged on the crowd
and arrested six Of the ringleaders. On that
evening shots were fred into their boarding
house from hilltop, and their cook was
wounded. The police parsued the miscreants,
who all escaped, but one of them was aiter-
ward arrested. Tue seven prisoners were TAX
en- before magistrate and remanded for trial.
The police think they will have no trouble in
q1elling the riot, and expect to remain at
Michipicoten only about a fortnight.
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mr.. Reed at the Norfolk CIub.

Mr.. Reed was the guest OF the Norfolk Club,
Rost>n, at dinner on Saturday. Whan Mr..
Reeds name was announced at the post-pran
dial exercises, the Herald saws:
"Mr Reed rose aud at the same time all present
around the tables rose to their feet aud gave him
three ringinS cheers. When the cheering subsidized
laughter almost instantly began ami the merrtment
caused by his many ludicrous points did not cease
until he stopped speaking
Among the things Mr.. Reed said was:
'I rem mber two years ago upon the eve of an
event 70 great that 1t will never be repeated again
on this earth, 20 WIT: On the Of the eeation of
General Butler Governor Massachusetts Qaugh.
trrl, addressed AL audience and intimatad 70 them
that while 1 hoped the impending event would
never happen, still rather hoped that 10 would
come pretty near. Now want to confess that that
arose from feeling Of envy Such is the nature of
mankind that it is impossible TO contemplate with
n steady heart the I'M possible perfection of some
of the very good men of Massachusetts, Uaus shterO
wish could have risen above the wickedeess ~
mere human ,ture, (laughter) and vet think
some of u sympathize with me a little bit to-
You have had tn depressing influence OF General
Butler, which mas humanized Nou more or less
and you have haG the awful depression OF The mug.
wumpers this year. Great laugh er) Il seems to
me that this combination of these TWO hings Is
going to make Massachusetts take hold of things as
they are and meet the world actually as IL is for
We nave had an example of the Two extremes in
poliles, Qtughter) and foe ry part don't like
either (Laughter) The honorable gentleman con-
tnued In this easant manner indirectly rtdieue
all that is opposed to Blaine and Blaineism,"
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sued for s35.OOO.

BOSTON, Nov. 2--The Journals Concord, N.
H., SPECIAL says Hon. Ruel Durkee of Croy-
don has brought two suits, one for $4,000 aud
one for $25,0 900, against the corpor ation of ST.
PauPs Scnool i'll this city, claiming those
amounts to be due him for completing the
building for the school after the cont ractors
had failed
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The o'Flynn Guards and the Collins Cadets
didn't notice any diterenc In the personnel of the
Democratic procession. One so-called Independent
republican who has lost his head, illuminated his
commonwealth avenue residence. There were no
eneers, out this remark made: Jimmy, twia
Boston Journal
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Asking foSTroop. nm E,ec,;o. Nav

COLUMBUS, O., Nov, 2-Sneriff Hawkins, Of
Cincinnati, made requistion on the governor
for troops on election day. The governor re-
piled that after he aud the mayor of Cincn-
natl had exhausted their resources with depu-
ties and special police they could have the aid
Of the State militia.
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POLITICAL.
Tammany's Parade-15 900 Hsen in Line
Local Issues Only Envoived in the
DemOnstrafiog.

New YORK, Nov. 1.-Tsmmany Halls pa
rade took place this evening. The streets
were full of people as on last night when the
Republican parade took place but the number
OF men in line was not nearly SO large. The
police had more than little trouble in keep
ing order. Madison Square and vicinity was
swarming with humanity. The reviewing
stand was placed opposite to that of last even
ing At 10 o'clock Cleveland, accompanied
by delegations from the Business Mems clubs,
made his way TO the stand and Immediately
afterwards he was joined by members OF the
National and State executive committees.
The Governor was continuously cheered until
the procession appeared. John Kelly and
other members of the Tammany society rode
at the head of the line, and after them came
delegations from the First Assembly district,
the Young Mems Den ocratic Club, Third aud
other district organizations. A large 4jority
of the banners bore legends referring to local
issues and candidates There were a few with
such inscriptions as "Fair play and no
treachery," "Tammany Hall is always loyal"
and "Blaine is left,' bat not one in dozen
touched unon the Presidential Campaign.
About $4,000 we're 10 line. Governor Cieve-
land was repeatedly cheered during the pa
rade.
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A Congressional Candidate Dangerously

PETERSBURG Va, Nov. 2--Dr George e.
Rives, D-mocratic Candidate for Congress from
the h Virginia district, is lying extremely Ill
doubts of his recovery are entertaised.
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WEATHER INDICATIONS.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 3.
The indications for New England to-day ars
fair weather, northwesterly winds, becoming
variable, stationary temperature, rising fol.
lowed by falling barometer.
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
Tll27 p MI
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