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The Portland daily press., 1885-02-14
WORSE AND WORSE.
II is Now Thcaght 2S Eserished i'm the
West Philadelphia AInashOmse Fire.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 13.-Of the 6S4 lunatics
confined at the almshouse many are missing
but IL is thought that the most of them ksve
wandered away. AT o'clock this morning
two more charred bodies were found in war d
No. 2, that had been roasted beyond all recog-
milton. Several human forms can be aeen in
the burning wreck in the cellar and it is now
thought that % inmates persisted.
A number OF offscs hsve been recsiYed by
the guardians Of the poor from yarious institu-
tions in the State offering temporary refuge to
the unfortunate psupers The Pennsylvania
Railroad was prompt in offering the uss of Its
old depot st 32d and Market streets. This Of
fer was accepted and today nearly 400 OF the
a5le-bodied male paupsrs were housed in the
depot and made AS comfortable as possible.
This afternoon another body was found in
the ruins but it was SO charrsd that recogni-
tion was impossible. The bodies of the vic
Tins were carefully placed in plain pine boxes
and placed in rows in the dead house where
they were viewed by the coroner this after
noon. Most Of these were horribly mutilated
and some SO charred that nothing but q black
shapeless mass was left. An inquest will be
held next week
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-14

Nothing new was elected by his remarks which
were quite discursive. The passage OF the bill
was foregone conclusion from the start.
When the vote was taken the only two who
voted against it were Messrs Lsbroke and
Lumbert of Aroostook.
The Judiciary Committee gave another
hearing on petition for giving the Lewiston &
Auburn Horse Railroad Company the right to
operate their toad with steam or electricity.
Col. F. M. Drew of Lewiston appeared for tho
petitioners and Judge Wing Of Auburn ap
peared for the remonstrants
Hearing was also given on bill for the con-
solidation of Thornton Academy and the Saco
High School. The bill was supported by Capt.
Ira FOES, Representative from Saco, and offer
ed by Mr.. Gerrish of Saco.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-14
The early Drama inuPortland. ;,

To the Editor of the Press:
The article with the above heading which
you copy from the Transcript is not strictly
correct, although it has Willis's history for its
authority. 1t says, "The 6rst performance
here was given October, 1884" Several the
'atrical exhibitions we're given in the Assembly
Room, King street, in October, 1898. In the
following month to sllay the excitement
against stage plays which were forbidden by
an old Province law, the manager gave one
nights receipts for the benefit Of the poor Of
the town, which amounted to iity-hve dol
lars.
In February, 1894, Charles Stuart Powell
opened the Federal street theatre in Boston,
and the following summer he, with his talent
ed wife, came to Portland with q small COM
pany and played several nights in the Assem-
bly Room. In 1876 Powell quarreled with
the proprietors of the Federal street." and
his friends built an immense wooden building
on fremont street, which was called the Hay
market Theatre" from its location. Here
Powell continued several years, coming to
PortIand each summer. In 1900 he opened at
mechanics Hall, Water street."
In 1901 Union Hall wss fitted up by Powell
as a play house, and here he annually exhib-
tied until 1905. His plays were "Jane Shore"
"Ohildren in the Woods, ""All the Worlds
Stage" "Lover's Quarrels," "Jew and Doc
tor" "The Stranger" in which Mrs. Powell
exoslled as Mrs. Haller." Another popular
play vas 1.-THE Sultan, or the American cap
i've" founded on the Algerine piracies then
common.
In May, 1905, "Mr bates from SPhiladel-
phia" with a small company played at Union
Hall. To appease the opposition he interspers-
ed the performance with "Chinese fireworks"
In May, 1906, the opposition to stage plays
ran so bigh not only here but in most large
towns, that a town meeting was called which
after an excited debate, voted "to petition the
Legislature for a law to prevent the erection Of
theatre, and the exhibition of theatrical per-
formances ia this town hereafter" A law was
passed requiring license from the court OF
sessions. Powell died at Halifax in 1911, and
the town had quiet from travelling theatres
until within the memory Of many now living.
Powell had a brother who was manager of
the Boston Thestre in 1917. VIC.
Windhapn, Feb. u,
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-14
RIr. Cleveland Declines, for the Present,
10 Receive Callers.

ALBANY, N. Y, Feb. 13.-Presldent-eIect
Cleveland was visited today by a delegation
from Michigan, headed by s. L. Kilbaum of
Lansing. They proposed the name of o. M.
Barnes of Lansing, for Secretary of the Interi-
or Mr.. Cleveland, it is said, promised to re-
member the name when he came to consider
that department of his Cabinet. Mr.. Cleve-
land, who has heretofore, received all callers,
today declined to see several persons who called
merely to pay their respects, and tonight he
requested an interview, that he "had given up
all his time since the election to the public and
he was now forced to deny himself to all call
ers Tor the few days remaining before the inau-
guration, and to request that all persons who
desired TO communicate with him to submit
their views in writing" This is understood
to mean here that he will at once begin his in
augural address.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-14
Fathers CrneIty.

BOSTON, Feb. 13-As the result of the autopsy
upon the body of Charlotte NJ. Coombs of Betting
ham, who died in November last trial justice Cooke
OF that town finds that death was superinduced by
the cruelty Of her father William e. Coombs.
Coombs is at present under bonds to appear at the
April term Of court, to answer TO the charge Of
assault on his daughter and it is now probable that
when he is arraigned it will be upon more serious
charge than assault,
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-14
The IRON and steeI Trnde.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 49, - The executive
committee of the American Iron and Steel
Association, at full meeting of its members
here yesterday, issued an address to all the
iron and steel manufacturers in the United
States. 1t congratulates the American manu-
facturers of iron and steel and the country
generally upon the prospect that the depres-
sion in business, which has continued about
two years, is apparently nearing its end. The
address eounsels confidence in the incoming
administration Of the general government and
instability Of cur protective sYetsm and our
existing financial SYSTEM
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-14
The situn,Ian a, ob.ionso.

CHICAGO, Feb. 13.-The signal service Office
reports tdat tha temperature has risen from
Kansas and Colorado nnrthward. and has fall.
On from the Great Lakes eastward to the At
lantlc La Chicago the signal service ther-
mometer registered 80 below zero at six this
morning, and two above at 10 O'Clock.
Ihrougnout the South the temperature hiss
risen steadily. All the mail and passenger
trains are lata, ranging from one to four hours.
The main tracks are clear but the sidings
where trains meet are still clogged with heavy
drifts,
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-14
LATEST MARINE NEWS.


The Bark Thomas Fletcher Probably lost
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 13.-During the past
few weeks large amount Of wreckage of all
descriptions has been washed ashore at Della
ware Breakwater and near Cape Henlopen.
Capt. Gibbons of the tag North America
found on the beach a seaman's chest with let
ters addressed ia Gsorge L. White of the bark
Thomas Fletcher Brunswick, Ga The vessel
referred to above is doubtless the bark Thomas
Fletcher Of New York. which cleared at
Brunswick, Ga, October 25, for Buenos Ayres,
South America, lumber laden, but which &C.
eording to LATEST reports has not arrived at her
destination
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-14
A FearfaI Ride.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, Feb. 13.-The rops at
tscbed to the timber truck at No. slope of
the Lehigb s. Wiisesbarre Coal Company at
Ashley, broke this morning as the truck was
being lowered into the slope, and the truck
rah to the bottom, a distance OF 1900 feet,
with fearful velocity. Upon it were five mine
carpsnters, who were thrown off when half
way dowp. One OF them was instantly killed,
and tho others wers seriously injured. The
recovery of two is doubtful.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-14
DYNAMITE IN MINNESOTA.
Threats 60 Elow Up n Newspaper Omce
and a Fscur MILL

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, Feb. 13.-The dyna-
niter exists in this northwestern country, and
is full as windy and no less averse to danger
than his eastern colleague. A Tribune report
or overheard a conversation between knot of
well known disciples Of O'Donovan Rosa to-
day, which shows what they would like to do,
but have not the courage to undertake. Re-
ferring to recent editorials in the Tribune, in
which the dynamite policy was unsparingly de-
n1unced, one remarked, why not pnt cart
ridge under the chair Of the editor?"
"Put few pounds under the building"
suggested another.
Several further suggestions of like nature
were offered, but the building still stands. To
night it is reported that the head smiller Of the
Pillsbury CA mill had received warning
that the mill is to be blown to atoms, and he
reports that several Of his workmen will not go
to work tomorrow.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-14

New YORK, Feb. I3.-The Union League Club
rendered grand reception to Senator-eleet VIM
M. Eyarts at the club house. this evening. Mr.
Eyarts, who was heartily crested, was escorted to
the club hall by committee of 81 members.
delivered address Of congratulation on behalf Of
the club to Mr. Evarts on his election as senator
Mr.. Evarts responded feelingy and after thanking
the members for their cordial reception discussed
at length the causes of the Republican defeat al
the late election. A collation. followed and
speeches were made by many prominent Republi.
cans, who were present,
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-14
mR NJ n RnEn-

Clairvoyant and Botanic Physician located
at No. b92 Congress Street, Portland, Maine.
DIR. Reed treats old Chronic and Complicated dis
eases, also he treats Female Debility Blood Poison
Kidney Complaints, Liver Complaints, all Throat
Troubles Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Dyspepsia, all
Lung Complaints, Heart Diseases, Cancers and Tu-
mora, all kinds of humors that flesh is heir to. He
also treats Fits and Spasms of all kinds such az
Epilepsy and all Nervous diseases leading Insani-
ty. Consultation free. Hours from 9 o. m. to IL
m, from p. m. to p. m. lanl6sndtf
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-14
0puosed "a silver SJoTu.ye.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 13.-The Evening Star
tonight says: "Obairman Barnum, of the Ma
tionsl Democratic Committee, and Represent
ative-elect Scott Of Pennsylvania, were both
on the floor Of tho House today, conversing
With members and urging the passage of the
bill 10 aaspe4d silver coinage. It is thought
tasy are here as representatives of Mr.. Oleye-
land,
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-14
U. s. SENAToRsHIPS.
The HllinOis Legislature Again Adjourns
Without a Ballet,

Without a Ballet.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Feb. 1s.-In the Senate
this morning, Senator Whitney placed Cen
Logan in nomination for q. S. Senator, but a
motion o proceed to ballot was defeated, ow-
ing to the refusal OF Ssnator Rugar TO vote.
The Republicans were surprised at this action,
and claimed that on Senator Rugsrs promise
to vote with them. they decided to bring up
the motion for ballot. AT noon the Senate
decided to join tho House in joint session, and
shortly afterwards fifty senators joined the LA
representatives. Representative Parker nomi-
mated Gen. Logan, and Mr.. Linegar spoke for
Col. Morrison. He eulogized them both as
soldiers, but endorsed Col. Morrison's Is tariff
views. When it came to vote in the joint
session, With one absentee on each side, both
parties refused to yote, and adjournment was
taken until noon tomorrow
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-14
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

WAsHNeToN, Feb. ID.
The indications for New England to-day are
fair weather, clearing in southern portions,
northeast to southeast winda, rise in tempera-
turs, lower barometer.
Cautionary signals at Block Island and Point
Judith.
METEOROLOGICAL REPoRr,
f11.27P MI
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-14
AEGEsLATHyE NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that public hearing
IN will be given before the committee on Manu-
facture, in room NO l6, Feb. 18th, at o'clock p.
NJ, on bill presented by l. S. Randall of Augusta.
requiring yearly inspection of all stationary and
portable steam boilers and licensing persons having
charge Of the same. W. Il. BLACKWELL,
feb12sntl7 Sec. for Com,
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-14
MASSACHUSETTS.
The Fall River Church TroubIe

FALL RIVER, Feb. 13.-The church of
Notre Dame in this city has been interdicted
by Bishop Hendrckon of Providence. The
Blessed Sacrament has been removed, the al
tars stripped, the sanctuary lamp extinguish-
ed, and the doors bolted and nailed up. The
bishop has requested the priests of other par
ishes in Fall River to treat kindly the mis-
guided and bereaved people of Notre Dame
parish. 1t is understood the church will re-
main in this condition until the parishioners
submit ITO theauthority of the hishop
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-14
Duty on Fish.

BOSTON, Feb. 13.-At we'll attended meet
ing of the Massachusetts fish and game proUec-
tive association tonight it was resolved that
duty Of one cent per pound should be put upon
all tish coming from any foreign country and
that in the opinion of this association the Ca
madam reciprocity treaty should not be re-
newed
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-14
The cost Of attending the inaugural ball
figured as follows:
plans for n Formidable Navy.

Gen. Henry w. Slocum of New York has
been selected as grand marshal of the inaugur-
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-14
Wanted to Die.
(To Associated PTess.)

RocKLAND, Feb. 13.-Julia Lawry OF vinal-
haven died yesterday from the effects OF a
spoonful Of Rough on Rats taken in her food
Tuesday. No cause is assigned for the suicide.
A Little Girl Rurned TO Death st Oromos
BANGOR, Feb. 10. "A trightful accident &C.
Cured st Orono this afternoon. Two little
girls, aged about six and seven years, daugh-
ters Of Luke Landry, who lives near the
match factory, we're left alone in the
house. A short time after flames were
seen to come ont of the bailding and
people rushed in and found one little girl
burned to crisp, and the other badly injured.
1t is supposed their clothes caught from the
fire in the room where they we're playing. The
house caught FIRE, but the flames were extin-
guished before they were under very much
hesdway.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-14
WASHINGTON.

Mr. CIeveIand's ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
who Are Afraid He Will Say Some
thing.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.-A petition urging
President-elecs Cleveland to refrain from eny
comment regarding the silver question in his
inaugural address is circulated among Demo-
cratic members Of Congress for their sigma
lures. The matter was started because OF the
report that Mr.. Cleveland had had q confer
enee with a number Of New York bankers, at
which they presented TO him the dangers, in
their judgment, of the continuation of the
coinage Of the standard silver dollar.
Cost OF Attending lhe Inaugural Ball.
The cost of attending the inaugural ball is
EouroS a. folIomas
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-14

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PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
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New York, Feb. 13.-The S0th anniversary
OF the birthday of David Dudley Field, the
eminent lawyer, was celebrated at the resi-
dence of Cyrus W. Field. From an early hour
till after midnight steady stream of guests
poured through the richly decorated parlors
and reception rooms of the Field mansion,
and congratulated the eminent jarist on the
attainment Of his four-score years.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-14

Committees representing the national protectiYe
tariff league end American protective tariff associa-
ton in Nav York decided yesterday to merge the
two organizations into one.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-14
FINANCIAL.


NEW YORK, Feb. 13.-The business failures
throughout the country occurring during the last
seven days number for the United States 2S9, and
for Canada 31-a total Of 270, as compared with
BAG last week. The large decrease is probably
more apparent than real, as the railroad and tele-
graphic communication in the west and northwest
have been so much Interrupted by snow,
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-14
MAINE.
The BiddefOrd Light Knfantry's Mas
querade Bali.


Special to the Press.)
BIDDEFoRD. Feb. 13.-The twelfth annual
masquerade bali Of the Biddeford Light In
fautry was held at City Opera House tonight.
The grand march, which occurred at o'clock,
contained some $50 In costume, and was led by
Sergt. AeEerly. F. I. Littefeld of Portland
furnished about 30 of the leading costumes,
the balance being home manufacture of every
variety. Sergt. Ackerly was attired as the
Admiral" in Pinafore. Many amusing styles
were represented. Several personated Saliva
tion Army lsssies, and pedded the War Cry
aud manipulated the tambourine during the
march. The Institute Band Of this city fur
nished the music for the gala occasion.
Eiddeford knights OGiciaIiy Visited
Special to the Press)
BIDDEFoRD, Feb. 13-Mavoshen Lodge,
Knights OF Pythias of this city, received
visit tonight from Grand Chancellor Barker
of Bangor, and Grand Keeper Of Records and
Seal j. T, Chuts of Portland, who witnessed
the exemplifcation of the Second aud Third
Ranks. After the regular business of tho
lodge had been concluded, hen clam supper
was indulged iD, when five bushels of this
"fruit' were disposed OF.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-14
NEW YORK.
Vn.nmany's Chief,ain seriously Hi.

RocKAwAY BEACH. Feb. 49, John Kelly of
New York, Tammany's ehieftain, who has
been stopping here, is very sick, and grave
fears are entertained by his physicians and
friends He was brought from New York
Wednesday last in 6 special train. Two nurses
and day, his condition being very critical. A
change OF air was what was soughtin bring
ing Mr. Kelly here. he having great faith in
the curative qualities OF the seaside. No good
effect, bat rather the reverse, has however
besR noticeable. After consultation, Mr..
Kelly's physicians came to the conclusion that
the severity OF the weather here might prove
fatal to him and they decided to take him back
to New York He is now on his way TO that
city.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-14
MAINE LEGISLATURE.
Especially Reported for the Press.)

AUGUSTA, Feb. 10.
The resolve authorizing the county Of
Franklin to procure a loan pending its passage
to be engrossed, was tabled.
The Harrison Mutual Fire Insurance Com-
pany bill came up from the House and was
tabled to ba printed
PETITIONS AND REMoNsTRANCEs PRESENTED.
Asking for legislation to restrict the throw
ing of refuse material into Royslsriver.
Remonstrance against the same.
For an appropriation in aid OF State exhibit
at the Worlds Exposition at New Orleans,
ORDERS ADOPTED.
Mr.. Cole offered an order that was passed,
relating TO amending sec. u, chap. 60, OF RS,
relating to divorce.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-14

LONDON, Feb. 13. Earthquake shocks were felt
today at Lorne Del Campo about forty miles north
of Granada. They were severe enough TO do seri-
Gus damage to the hospital.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-14
MTsCELLANEous.

The bill reported in the House relating to
the election of selectmen, provides that in
towns having more than 1900 inhabitants the
treasurer and collector shall not be select
man until they have completed their duties as
treasurers and collectors and had final SETTLE
ment with the town.
The committee on Judiciary voted to report
the Portland police bill; same, on bill for a
State board OF health with an appropriation Of
$4,000 Ought not to pass on bill to allow par
ties to take out marriage certificates without
five days notice; same on bill depriving the
Superior Court of Kennebec county Of juris-
diction Of libels for divorce. Petitions for the
repeal Of the capital punishment law were con-
sidered. William Jacobs OF Mansfield, Mass,
spoke for the petitioners and Judge g. w.
Goddard for the law, Tho committee will
vote to give the petitioners leave TO with
draw.
The committee on counties voted to set off
the portion of Weston in Aroostook county to
Washington.
Tho petition for an appropriation for the
Worlds Exposition at New Orleans calls for
5000, or such other sum as may be neeessa-
ry, to be subject to the order of the Governor
and Council, to assist in meeting the proper
and necessary expenses of maintaining the
Maine exhibit.
Gov. Robis has, up to this dale, signed 3S
bills and resolves. Eighteen more bills and
resolves await his signature.
Senator Lsbroke of Piscataquis opposed the
passage Of the MegaDtic railroad bill in a
speech OF such length that it came near cost
ing the rest of the senators their dinners,
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-14
XLVIIIth COngress--2d Session
SENATE,
WASHINGTON, Feb. Il

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.
The chair laid before the Senate today a letter
from the Secretary of the Navy recommending that
the meridian of Greenwich be adopted for all
NJ na,tioa1 and astronomical nurnoses
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-05-30
A Years Fires I'm London.
SHOm the I.Andnn Ql0ba

In the annual report Of the board of works it
Is stated that the staff of the fire brigade under
the control OF the board consisted i'm all of 669
officers and men. The strength of the brigade
In other respects was shown by tine following
list: So fire-engine stations, 23 street stations
with hose carts, 1877 fire-escape stations, float
Ing stations, floating steam fire engines, 2
steam tugs, barges to carry engines, ETC., g
large land steam fire engines and A. small land
steam lire engines. The number of calls for
fires, or supposed fires, received during the year
had been 2. SO6. OF these 373 were false alarms,
144 proved to be only chimney alarms and
2,2S0 were calls for fires, of which 104 resulted
IN serious damage and 2,095 in slight damage.
The fires of 1884, compared with those of 1853,
showed an increase OF LAO; and, compared with
the average of the last ten years, an Increase of
6S!. The number of occasions on which lie
had been seriously endangered by fire during
the year 1884 had been 1877. and the number OF
occasions on which life had been lost had been
20. The number OF persons seriously endan-
gered by fire had been 200, of whom 15s were
were taken out alive, but died afterward In
hospitals or elsewhere, and % were suffocated
or burnt to death. The quantity of water used
for extinguishing fires In the metropolis during
the year had been AZ, OOO, 900 gallons, or about
1877 900 TONS OF this quantity about Jos 600
taken from the river, canals and docks, and the
remainder from the street pipes. During the
year there had been &3 cases in which the water
arrangements were unsatisfactory. AS regarded
the water supply, the board regretted that
having been done toward giving the inha6itants
OF London control over their own supply of
water, and the government appeared TO have
quite given up the intention Of proposing any
lestsiation Tor this particular purpose.