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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-04-17
CAMP nENrrr.


At the Portland rink next Monday evening, there
will be grand skating party and exhibition of fan
cy skating, under the auspices of Shepley Camp,
Sons of Veterans. Miss Mcclellan, one of the fin
est fancy skaters in the country, has been engaged
to give tse exhibition. Miss Mcclellan hss been
travelling through the Western and Middle States
where her excellent exhibitions have been witness
ed by large and enthusiastic audiences, and she
comes East under the management of Mr.. Frank K.
Winslow, of Winslow's rink, Boston. The camp
hope the older citizens as we'll as the young people
OF the city wh) enjoy evening at the rinks will
show their appreciation OF the effort of the camp
in presenting this attraction. by their presence.
While considerable expense is incurred in securing
Miss Mcclellan the price of admission tickets viii
be very low Tickets are for sale by members of
the camp and at the rink.
LADIES' COMPLIMENTARY AT THE BIJoU.
The management of the popular Bijou have de-
cided to give the ladies grand complimentary par
ty tonight, thus giving free to all lady patrons
whole evening of amusement, and in addition
chance to witness one of the wonderful exhibitions
OF mid air bicycle riding by the De Coma Brothers.
1t is expected that the rink i'll be filed tonight
PORTLAND RINK.
Tonight will be the last grand masquerade carn-
val of the season. Prof. Edward Burnham has been
secured to lead the march, after which he will give
of his pleasing exhibitions on the large st skates
in America. The music will commence at 3 o.elock
AID the grand march and uumaskng at nine.
NOTES
The Gloucesters won the arst prize in the tourna-
Aent in Boston Tuesday night, Cambridges 3D.
Salems Srd and Bay States Alb.
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THE TRUNK MYSTERY.
The Suspected Murderer on His
Way to New Zealand.
Probabilities Are the Mystery VIII
Never be Cleared Up.

ST. LoUIs, Mo-, April 16.-Chief of Police
Harrigan received last evening, the following
despatch from Crowley, the chief of police at
San Francisco;
The man who owns the three pieces of bag. +.
gage as numbered in your despatch arrived
here the 1lth instant, under the name of j. c.
D'Angier. He claimed to be q Erenchman
and an army officer from Paris. He was the
only officer who left ST. Louis on the 9Th and
came through He talked with an apparent
French accent, but when spoken to in French
always replied in English. My informant,
who came on the train, says no believed that
the accent was assumed. He answers your de-
scription perfectly, except the cheek whiskers.
he had small light mustache and a short inn
perisl, brown, eutaway coat, with vest and
pants OF nearly the same color. He wore
broad brmmed, light drab hat, dented in the
crown. He left in the Australian steamer as
steerage passenger for Aukland, New Zealand.
lie may leave the steamer at Honolulu.
Search yoar hotels and railroad offices for this
name and telegraph me ii yoG can find it, He
Can be arrested By telegraph il he goes through
and don't land at Honolulu.
To this the chief replied directing Crowley
to stop d. Angler by ali MEANS since he was,
his opinion, 70 other man than Maxwell.
a despatch has just been received by CHIEF
OF Police Harrington from the police of San
Francisco giving description of the man who
saied on the steamer City of Sydney Tor Aus
tt"At> Nh1ol buS 1Gi1D "a l.. VI - AuE OF WHICH
tallies exactly with that OF Maxwell. A full
description has been forwarded from San Fran
cisco by the captain of the steamer sailing for
Honolulu today, and description has also
been forwarded by cable to New Zealand, at
both OF which places the City Of Sydney will
touch with request for D'Augier's or Max
wells arrest.
SAN FRAGcIsco, April 16-It is nov known
that Maxwell, the supposed murderer of Ar
thur Preller, purchased on Sunday last a
steerage ticket on the steamer City of Sydney
for Auckland New Zealand, and signed his
name as ID D'Angier: A cable despatchswill bs
sent to Auckland for mis- arrest. A letter was
sent yesterday, by the steamer Alameda, to
Honolulu, which is calling port of the city
OF Sydney, so that in event Of his stopping
there, he may be apprehended. The police,
however, think he will change his course at
Honolulu and take passage for China and Ja-
pan by some sailing vessel, in which case, all
trace OF him will probably be lost.
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A Female Rip Van yinkIe.

A lady past middle age, stepped aboard Con-
ductor Cousens' train at the Saco station Tues
day morning, says the Biddeford Journal, who
If the record is true, must be lineal descend
ant Of the famed Dutchman of the Hudson,
who took twenty years nap among the Cats
kill mountains. She had worked % years for
the York Corporation, and had never stepped
aboard a railroad train but once before'in her
life. She had remained strictly within the
corporation limits for five years at a time, ro-
tating from boarding house to mill. She did
not know, or had forgotten, that there was
such place as Old Orchard Beach. When
her eyes caught glimpse Of the cottages from
the car window, she innocently inquired:
"What village is this?" and when told the
name OF Names famous summer resort, she
gazed with newborn wonder. Turning Der
face seaward she desired to know
r "What sheet Of water is that?'
When told that 1t was the Atlantic Ocean,
and that one could sail over it to England, she
exploded with
"Is-it-possible!'
She was on her way to Bridgton, her native
town, and every change In the rapidly shift
lug panorama was a revelation of new and
wonderful things to her, upon which she feast
ed with innocent delight, unmoved by the rapt
attention with which she was regarded by her
amused companions do voyGge.
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THE YANKEE ARTILLERIsT.
The yankee Artiilerist, or the Spirit Of
rs" DIR. Banks attractive drama, will be
produced at City Hall by Bosworth Post next
Friday evening. There will be four perform
ances, the last one on the 28th inst. Already
there has been q good demand for reserved
seats at Stockbridge's. Messrs, Collins, Ha-
thorn and Bibber, who will appear in the play,
will proYe strong trio, and the tabieanx viii
be Exceptionally fine.
THE THOMAS c0NCERr.
The programme offered by the celebrated
Thomas orchestra for their concert, to be given
at City Hall, Monday night next, is exceeding.
ly attractive. Remember that good seats can
still be obtained at Stockbridge's at reduced
prices.
COLLEEN BAwN.
There was an excellent rehearsal of this
play at the Grattans' hall last evening, and
the matinee and evening performances on Fast
sDaY are an assured success. The characters
are being truthiully portrayed and everything
in connection With the drama is running along
smoothly. As will be seen from the advertise
meht in another column, tickets can be OBJ
tanned from the members and at McGowan's
book store.
MOTHS.
The testimonial benefit to Mrs. J. r. Vim
cent, at the Boston Museum, to celebrate her
50th anniversary in connection with the stage,
will occur Saturday, the 25th inst.
Mr.. Henry Irving and Miss Ellen Terry
arrived at Liverpool on the Arizona Wednes-
day, and look robust and happy Their ex-
pressions Of gratitude for their reception in
the United States are unbounded.
Miss Mary AIsderson'5 villa and grounds at
Long Branch were sold on Wednesday at
auction. They were purchased by William
Jones for $17,4 400.
Manager Mapleson announces six perform
ances OF Italian opera by his company at the
Boston Theatre, beginning Monday evening,
April 27. Nine. Adelina Patti will appear
twice during the week, these being positively
her last appearances in Boston. The reper-
toire for the week includes "Semiramide,"
with Nine. Patti and Nine. Scalchi; sLa
Somnambuls," with Mile. Emma Nevada;
"Der Freisehutz," with Nine. Fursch-Madi
and Mlle Dotti; "Mirella," with Mile. Ne
vada and Mme Scalchi; LA Figlia del Reggi-
mento," with Nine. Patti, and "Luca," with
Mile. Nevada.
Messrs. Frank L. Collins and W. E Chand-
Ter of this city are making arrangements for
grand band muster to take place at Lake
Maranocook some time during the month Of
August. The muster will probably continue
three days.
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BURNED OUT.
Office of the Morning Express, Buf-
falo, IN. ~ in Ruins.
Four Hundred Hen Out Of Employment.

BUFFALO, April 49, Shortly before 6 O'Clock
Morning Express Office was lighting the lamps
Ia the news room on the second floor, one OF
the oil tanks above the printers cases took FIRE,
aud in short time the whole room was in
flames. The fire spread SO rapidly that the re-
Dorters and editorial staff, who occupied rooms
close by, were driven through the real win
DOVE. The fire then spread through the build
ing with great rapidity, soon reaching the
lithographiDg department owned by Edward
Hoffman. on the third floor. A large quantity
of valuable plates for maps, which were being
prepared for the Mexican government, by
Matthew'S Northrop & Co.. together with ali
the plant and stock. was destroyed. Several
other departments were completely ruined.
About 400 hands will be thrown out OF EN-
ployment. Total loss $4,000; fully insured.
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RIEL'S REBELLION.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, April 16.-The Globes
Winnipeg special SAYS "There has been no
word yet received from Fort Pitt regarding the
situation at that point, and fears thas the
place has fallen into the hands of the Indians
aud all the inhabitants been massacred, are
strengthened"
WINNIPEG, Man April 16.-The only re-
liable news from the West tonight is that
Riol ie still keeping in the background and
waiting for the commission TO effect a settle
nent witt bis people and himself. One of the
prominent officials stated today that there
would be no more bloodshed, and in few days
all would be settled.
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petent to assist, but no assurances had been
given or received regarding The points in the
disputed frontier. Gladstone had no doubt
Russia had established the administration Of
Pendjeh". (Lsughter). In answer to Bonrks
the premier said he had not been present at
had no reason to believe that any suggestion
or demand had been made by Russia up to the
present time.
ST. PETERSBURG, April 16.-More pacific
views prevail here even in military circles, al
though war preparations are incesssnt
The Novoe Vremya thinks Sir Peter Lums-
den will finally be compelled to solicit Russian
instead of Afghan protection and promises hos
pitalitv
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The Hallelnjah lads and La..is.

of the Salvation Army find powerful and
avowed rival at Portland, Me-, in the shape of
the "Gideon's Band" which Rev. Mr.. Pear
son has organized as an attraction Of his mis-
sion. The instruments of the band are plainly
of scriptural origin and throw the bass drum
and tambourine quite into the shade. The II
men are armed with toy squawking trumpets,
an equal number of women shake in the air
pitchers containing loose beans, while Pearson
leads the chorus with a policeman's rattle.
The din occasioned by the opposition orches-
tras when in full blast near by one another is
said to be nine degrees worse than wandering
brass band, and sufficient, in spite of the pro-
hibitory oleomargarne law, to cause many
returning clubman to be sezsd with the idea
that he's "got 'em again." Life in Portland,
heset as it is. must have 3 tipge MallockiAn.-
Springfield Republican.
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An Araa.fnaIK Ynrn.

A letter from the boundary lime, Victoria
county, N. B., states that there is ample evil
dence that tho Fenians propose to invade New
Brunswick this summer. "Hsre on the bouLd-
ary," says the writer, " tho thing Is openly dis
cussed and made no secret. The meditated
blow at New Brunswick will be struck when
the military are all in the Northwest Terrific
ry. A number of mysterious strangers have
arrived in Aroostook and New Brunswick, this
spring. No person appears to know either
them or their business. One of these has been
making inquiries with reference to barrack &C
commodations for 1000 men at Fort Fairfield,
and incidently said that similar number were
to be despatched to Houlton. None Of the
New Brunswick military havc yet been sent to
the North vest, and 1t is extremely doubtful ii
they will be, so that II any Of our Fenian
friends from across the border contemplate
visit, we will endeavor to make 1t as interest
ing for them as possible"
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Row.loin aeiIsge.

Prof. Robinson lectured at Bangor, Monday
night, and gave an informal talk before the
High School, Tuesday morning. Daring the
vacation he has been In Boston.
The subscriptions to the gymnasium fund
are increasing rapidly, and a gymnasium will
probably be built during the summer vacation.
The Orient board have lost valuable mem
Der by the resignation of P. A. Knight Mr..
Knight has been very sick at his home in this
city, but is now convalescent. W. Y. Went
worth has been chosen managing editor of the
Orient in place of Knight, resigned.
The provisional list for commencement parts
are: Alexander, Bartlett, Butler, Cook, Davis,
Donnell, Folsom, Libby, Peters, Tarr and
Whittier
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RwoIIfnrs Rurnea.

WELLS, April l6.--The dwelling hoass of
W. Edson Hill, in this village, hurned this
morning at 8 O'Clock. The fire caught from
the chimney. The lces is Sl200; insurance
500. The contents of tbs house were saved.
MAcHrAs, April l6.-Ths fine residence of
T. 10. Hopkins at Millbridge with its costly
furnishings was burned Monday night. Loss
twelve thousand dollars; partly insured in the
Etna.
DAMARIscoTTA, April 16.-Michael Malo-
ney's house at Newcastle was burned this
morning. Loss about $500; insured for $500.
Suicide in Phillips.
FARArINGToN, April 16.--Seth D. Leayitt of
Phillips, age 50, committed suicide by hanging
this morning.
Death of w. r. Gaeulding, Esq.
LEWISTON, April 16.-Wm. f. Goulding,
Esq, recently agent of the Androacoggin
Mills, died tonight, aged 65 years.
The 81. Croix Open.
CALAIS, April 16.--The St. Crox river is
free Of ica to the upper mills, five miles above
Calais, and nearly ali the mills will commence
saving at once An immense feet of vessels
is now in the bsrbor.
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Colby Uniyersity.

The prizes in the Sophomore prize declsma.
tion ten and five dollars to the gentleman for
excellence in defamation and the same to the
ladies for excellence in reading were awarded
as follows: First prize in defamation, E. f.
Goodwin; second prize in defamation, W. B.
Farr. Honorable mention was made of II. Fl.
Small. The frat prize to the ladies was given
to Maud e. Kingsley and the second to Bessie
A. Mortimer.
1t is reported that Carleton B. ststson 81,
formerly tutor in Greek here, is soon to return
from Germany whore he has been studying, to
fill the position Of Assistant Professor OF Latin
and Greek.
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AnInnnn., 10 be E,nmanasd.

In the case Of Timothy Bragg, who died Sat-
urday night under circumstances which indi-
Gated poisoning, an inquest will be demanded
of Coroner Libby, by a nephew Of the deceas-
ed, and his brother Edward, who arrived in
Augusta yesterday. A relative OF Bragg's
was in the city Wednesday, and stated that
the circumstances attending the death, were
in his opinion ground for grave suspicious. The
community in the neighborhood OF Mr.. Bragp's
late residence are much agitatsd over the af-
fair, and the general belief is that there was
foul play. Several occurrences since SATURDAY.
night have furnished even stronger reasons
for suspicion than at frst.-Ksnnebec JournaI.
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RcnI Estate Transfers.

The following transfers Of real estate In this
county have been recorded at the Registry Of
Deeds:
Bridgton-T, Fl. Brown to W. A. Morrison, land.
$125.
Si25.
Searboro-Ai Plummer to Al Plummer, DR., land
and buildings 81 and other considerations.
Portland-P. W. Lyall TO Thomas Donohue, land.
81 and other consider atioDs.
Thomas DoDehue 10 s. Il e. Donohue, land. 81
and other considerations.
Bridgton- j. Marsh TO A. Stiles, land. $40.
Brunswick-Cyrus Garland to Charles Garland,
land. $500.
Naples Franklin F. Knight to Willie E. Doughty
land and buildings. $500.
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meeting of Ticket Ageu,,.
Arr,

The special correspondent Of the Boston
Traveller, writing from Rome, under date Of
March 10th, speaks OF Mr.. Franklin Simmons
as follows:
Nothing more charming was ever cut out OF
marble than Franklin Simmons penelope
unless it is his ''Medusa". The Penelope" is
much prettier perhaps it was her vocation to
be pretty. This lovely statue has bought all
Rome 10 the studio of the quaint and witty
New England man, who awoke one morning
and found himself famous. Now he is dragged
away from his marble into society, where he ia
o great favorite, az wish l knew how to
dance, he said the other evening, "bnt L can
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A Dream FnIaIIed.

The Home Farm in its historic notes of Nor
ridgewock, says:
Two boys of about fourteen years were once
standing 10 the streets in front OF the Court
House, when one said to the other. 81 dream
ec last night that you were presiding as judge
in that Court Honss, and that l was cslled
upon to act-as chaplain" The dream was re-
ceivsd with 3 laugh of incrednlity, passed
from their thoughts as an idle vagrsHcs, and
did not recur TO them till thirty years alter
wards when the dream IN every particular
was fulfilled. Ooe OF the boys graduated from
Bowdoin College aBd entered the ministry, In
which he holds an honorable position, and the
other studied law, and was, at length, ap-
pointed judge OF the Supreme Court OF Maine.
which office he still honorably fills.
This remarkable coincidence was fulfilled in
the persons of Hon. Charles DantoIth. now
judge of the Supreme Court of Maine. and
DR.. Charles Allen, presiding Elder in one Of
the Maine districts OF the Methodist church
both born and raised in Norridoewock.
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". M. C. A.

Rev. L. H, Hsllock will conduct the Teach
ers' Bible class at the Y. M. @. A. rooms to-
day at 80 o'clock p. m. Subiect-"Paul 60
ing to Rome" Acts %: lis.
The first anniversary of the organization of
the Boys Literary Society will be celebrated
on Fast Day evening with an entertainment
consisting of musical and literary selections.
Excellent talent has been secured. A small
admission fee will be charged.
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WEST INDIES

General Eawiessness ON the island of
Cuba.
HAVANA, April 16-A Cienfuegos newspap-
er says that the state of insecurity in the prov
ince OF Santa Clara ia daily becoming mure
pronounced. Certain planters of Placetas do
not dare visit their estates at Calabaras, as
threats have been made to kidnap them. Not
one OF the Havana papers mentioned the re-
cent discovery Of q plot to asssssinate the King
of Spain. According to the statsment of the
municipal board OF health 313 wounded per-
sons were cured in the hospitals eff Havana
during the past month. During the same
month 20 assassinations were committed.
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YEsrrRpAY,a GAMES.


AT Baltimore Raltimores g. Bostons 8.
At NeWark-Metropolitans 10, Newarks 5.
at Brooklyn-Brooklyn 4, Trentons 0.
3.
AT Observation-Disclosures 3. Dartmouths g.
At ashington--Providence 2, Nationals s..
NOTES.
The Bowdoins have challenged the Institute
OF Technology nine OF Boston. No date fixed
upon.
Kennebunk is negotiating with Dilworth,
who pitched for the Bsliasts last year, and
Thayer, catcher of last seasons Por tlands, for
the battery of its local team.
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NEW YORK.


NEW YORK, April I6.-Chas. Frank, sub
contractor Of the fallen buildings in West
court, where q motion for his discharge was
not granted The court reduced the bail to
Sl0,0OO and Frank was returned to prison. The
grand jury to-day began investigating the mat
Yer and examined witnesses with view OF in
disaster.
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SURPRISED THE DOCTORS.
Gen. Grant Leaves His Sick Room
and Dimes with His Family.
His Trouble Now Said to be Caused by
Something Like ScrOfula.

ALBANY, n. Y, April IS "A special to the
journal from New York says: A gentleman
intimate with the Grant family declared this
morning that an announcement would be short
ly made which would surprise the public. he
said General Grant was not suffering from
cancer, but from disease affecting the blood,
and arising from something like scroiula. The
gentleman said there was a strong probability
that General Grant would recover. He called
attention to the fact that General Grants most
capable physicians had not signed any bulle-
tins indicating that his recovery was impossi-
BILE.
New York, April 16.-Gsn. Grant oontin-
ues to improve. His throat was examined to-
day By Drs. Barker. Shrady and Douglass, and
the local disease was found to have improved
with the general condition. The pulse and
Temperature are unchanged. Tha General feel
inc much better suddenly started down stairs
and joined his family at lunch taking every
body by surprise. He partook cf some solid
food without difficulty much to the delight of
all.
(signed) J.H. DOUGLASS. MD,
GEO. +. SHRADY, M. ID.
While DR.. Douglass was witing the $50 D.
m. bulletin after the consultation this after
noon Gen. Grant walked into the library, pass
ed into the hall and called TO Harrison. The
servant did not respond and Gen. Grant. cane
10 hand, walked down stairs and into the din
ming room whore the family was ats lanch
Each member arose at once with an exclama-
tion Of glad surprise, and place was made at
the table Tor the General and he seated him
self. Then calling servant, the General,
with twinkle in his eye, sent word to DIR
Douglass that the entire family was waiting
his coming to lunch, and the Doctor came
down at once.
81 got the best of you" remarked the Gener-
al as DR.. Douglass entered the dining room.
A merry chat followed, during which Gen.
Grant was helped to cold mutton and macaron-
ia. He cut the meat very fine and ate it.
Senator Chaffee this evening said he had
come to doubt if the doctors had properly di-
agnosed the case of Gen. Grant, and the Sem
ator now believed the disease might not be
cancer, but a malignant liberation of the
throat DIR, Shrsdy WAS approached on this
subject, and said he was surprised that there
should be question outside as to the diagno-
sis of Gen. Grants case. The physicians had
determined the disease was epitheioms, and
they kuew no cause for changing that belief
The. latest report is that Gen. Grant ia quiet
y sleeping after having taken Aourishment.
His pulse is 20, of good volume and regular;
temperature normal
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PRICE THREE CENTS.

never get farther than the first position taken
in the waltz. Mr.. Simmons has quiet hu-
NOR which is very taking. L have met him at
court, at balls, az dinners, in the salon, but
never anywhere is he snyimoretagreeabl than
in his own studio where be is now at work on
a magnificent angel Abdiel, "Faithiul, among
the faithless found, }" which will be, predict,
one Of the great statues OF the 18th century,.