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Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-05-22
TWO CONFIDENCE MEN
And Notorious Thiefs are Ensnared at
Portland by Detective True Of
HallOwell.

PORTLAND, May 81.
N. W. Rowland and J. E. Miller, each
with several aliases, were arraigned in the
police court here, today for the theft of $425,
Jewelry and money, from room in the City
Hotel, and held in $1,000 each
Rowland occupies prominent position in
the rogues gallery, under the name of Ban
quet Bill" and is described as a forger, con-
fidence man and thief. He is just from
Toronto, where he served 10 years for shop
lifting Miller is also an old hand at the
business When he was arrested he threw
away his pocket book, which was afterw ards
recovered, containing blank checks for work
ing confidence game. Detective True of
Halowell is entitled to the credit of working
up the case.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-05-22
LAW VS.. SALVATION.
Several Clergymen and Members OF the
Salvation Army Fined for Holding
Meetings on Boston Common.

BosNoN, May 81.
The test case of parties whe were arrested
yesterday for preaching or holding religious
exercises on the Common came up in the
municipal court today, and attracted at i'm
mense crowd. The persons arrested are
Rev. DR.. A. j. Gordon, pastor of the Claren-
don street Baptist church, Rev. H. r. Dem
ing, general secretary of the Young Mems
Christian Association, Rev. W. T. Davis, a
missionary and formerly superintendent of
the North End mission, II. l.. Hastings, a
publisher on Cornhill and editor of the
Christian, Capt. Annie Shirley and about a
dozen other members of the Salvation Army,
who we're charged with violating city ordi-
nance by preaching on the Common, Sunday.
Rev. DR., Hastings was arraigned and plead
not guilty, but Judge Adams said As the de-
feudent had not got permit to preach he
should fine his as well as the others ten del
lars without costs. The case will be ap-
pealed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-05-22
DAY. MORNING, MAY %. 1885.

stantaneous- There was an avenue of escape
which the panic stricken girls did not think
Of 1t was an opening in the roof which they
could easily have reached from q bench
standing beside the wall and once on the root
they could have reached other buildings with
perfect ease. Lack of ready access to this
place cost all these lives
The fire was almost insignificant. The
wooden stairway around the elevator shaft
is not SO burned as TO be useless or even un-
safe, yet the flames seem to have pervaded
all the floors and to have ruined all the paper
and other light combustible matter. Mr..
Sullivan estimates the loss at 5000. The
damage to the building is slight.
The scenes at Habig's undertaking shop,
where the dead bodies were taken and where
the friends and relatives came to identify,
were of most painful character. In one
case policeman identified his sisters, Lizzie
and Dolly Handel, twins. Mrs. Meters
led away from the terrible sight. Mrs. Lea
ban had the awful experience Of finding her
three daughters among the dead. The fatal
list as now made up is:
Anna Bell, aged 4S; Dolly and Lizzie Han
del, twin sisters, 20 years; Annie Jones, 22 /;
Della, Katie and Mary Leaban, sisters, aged
~, IA and l6, respectively; Katie Lowery,
20; Lizzie Meters, 16; Annie McIntyre, 20 /;
Fannie Norton, "a; Katie and Mary Putnam,
sisters. % and 10; John Sullivan, 22; Lille
Wynn, 20.
The injured are: Will Bishop. printer, 26
years. probably die; Josie Hawkes., Emma
Fnchback. probably die; Fannie Shepherd.
head badly cut
Preparations are already in progress for
relief of the families of the victims, most of
whom were the support of dependent parents.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-05-22
HAINB DISPATCHES.
A BATTLE FOR LIFE.
A Miraculous Escape often Men from, =
burning steamer, When Two
Miles from Seguin Light.
BATH. NAV 81

BATH, May 81.
Ieorge Stats, fireman of the burned
steamer Mary Lee, gave the following mar.
hcniars OF the loss of that steamer:
I'VE we're on the passage from New Or
leans, having left that port on the 9Th in.,
for Bath.
sunday night about IL o'clock, when about
two miles from SeRuin light, Mr.. McCrever.
Chief engineer, discovered that the boat was
on fre. We were laying to at that time,
waiting for daylight to run into the Kenne.
bee. l was in the boiler room tending to
the fire. had all that could do TO gain the
deck. Five of the crew were asleep in the
forecastle forward under the main deck. I
rushed forward to awaken the men, In do
ing so was badly burned about the face.
The boat was then a mass of flames. The
men succeeded in getting out of the forecastle
but had not time to get any clothing other
than what they had on.
We then had to fight our way through the
flames to get at the small boat bound on ton
of the house. Each of the crew was burned
considerably in getting her clear from the
fastenings. However, in an exhausted con.
dition we managed to launch the boat and
hastily jumped for our lives into the little
shell. There were ten of US. We pulled
with will to get away from the iercely
burning boat, and in less than two minutes
after leaving, the steam pipes burst, throwing
large pieces of the burning steamer about u.s.
Several of the men were hit by the flying
debris, but were only slightly injured. The
little boat leaked badly. Two men with
large buckdts were kept constantly at work
bailing.
1t certainly looked as though we must per
ish. The water in the boat, despite the bail
ing by the two men, was nearly to our knees.
Half an hour after leaving, we espied yes.
sells light For that we pulled the fast sink
ing boat. The wind, which was fresh and
northwest, greatly retarded our efforts. For
nearly two hours, expecting every moment
to sink, we worked our way to the vessel
bearing the light. This proved to be the fish.
ing schooner, Gussie Smith, Captain Leavit'
of Bath.
When we reached her we were nearly gone
from exhaustion. With aching burns, shiv-
ering with cold and wet to the skin, we were
taken on board of the schooner and partially
provided with dry clothing. The schooner's
crew provided us with hot coffee and food
and everything possible for our comfort was
hearted men. At daylight we were landed al
Small Point and brought to this city, where
we are kindly cared for at the Sailors Home.
Capt. Lawden lost everything except the
clothes he stood in. 1t was narrow escape
will never meet with such an experience
again.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-05-22

send delegation to the White House to con-
suit with the President about the matter, and
present to him the whole subject. The dele
CATION consisted Of Pisis,ed, Redman. Allen,
Milliken and Lynch. The delegation SOL
emnly filed into the Presidents private room
and were received very cordially At fret.
Plaisted was spokesman, and advanced
toward the President with a huge pile Of
papers. Carefully unfolding them, and wip-
ing the perspiration from his brow, be-
gan his speech Soon be waxed eloquent,
and as if addressing a jury, roared into the
ear of the President and sawed the air with
his arms until he grew red In the face The
President kindly interrupted him, and iu-
formed him that the only question was ~ to
the qualifications and Recommendations Of
Morton. Plaisted paid no attention to him
but continued in q still louder voice, and
capped the climax by reading extracts from
Morton's paper about Cleveland's Buffalo
escapsde, to show that they were quoted. and
several other editorials from New York
papers which touched the President in q ten
der spot. His tace grew red. He turned
and turned in his chair, but Plaisted went on.
Some Of his friends tried to catch his coat
tail and stop him. But Il was no use. He
was bound to finish his speech.
The President stood it ss long a. he could,
suu uuSuy, Wuite Win anger, JuWpeu 70 uAS
feet and said: "Gentlemen, | have given
you now more time than ought to, and you
must go now. If you will leave the papers
here, will read them if IL takes me all
night"
With this barst Of anger he left the room.
and the Maine visitors slowly filed out in .
daEed condition. and repaired to their hotel.
This ended the interview with the Presi-
dent--an interview long TO be remembered by
the participants No one save Plaisted said
a word. They filed in and filed out like cul-
prits. The papers of the next day said that
the Maine delegation was most cordially re-
ceived by the President!
The President has already minated his
desire not to appoint Morton, but has given
no reason save one-that he docs not wish TO
appoint man who cannot be confirmed.
There seems to be but little doubt that the
Maine senator's have expressed their opinions
to Villas, and that the President respects
them. Some of the Maine democrats here
have ascertained from Col. Lamont that the
President will not appoint Morton unless
something new comes up. No one bur Plais-
ted has much hope that Morton will get 1t.
while he (Plaisted) Is all hope. He is dis
gusted that the President should once think
of yielding to what he calls senatorial dicta-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-05-22
FOREIGN NEWS.
ENGLAND AND RUSSIA.
A Hitch in the Gladstone
in the House Of Commonwealth
Preparing for War.

LONDON, May 81.
The Standard confirms the view that the
main question now at issue between Russia
and England hinges on the possession of Mar
uchak.
Morning papers unanimously express the
opinion that the de,en;i,n of guards at Alex
andria, and of ih.' australian contingent at
Alden. is on account of the attitude of Russia,
and thar there is a serious obstacle in the way
of completing the negotiations for peace.
Baron De Staal, Russian minister to Eng
land, after consulting with Lessar, special
Russian ambassador here, had long inter-
view with Earl Granville, foreign minister.
The Earl of Kimberley had conference to.
day with Lesser and Baron De Staal.
In the House of Commons today, Mr.
Gladstone said that England had had CON-
munications with the Porte in regard to the
occupation of Suakim, but none with any
other power. ''Nothing is vet settled" said
Gladstone, 'tin regard to arbitration between
England and Russia, nor has it been absolute
ly settled who shall be the arbitrator"
The admiralty has telegraphed orders to
Portsmouth to prepare the man-o'war Cor
morant for sea as rapidly as possible and ex-
pedit work on the ironclads Sultan, Rupert,
Devastation and Polyphemus, preparatory to
their joining the fleet.
In the lobbies of Parliament tonight are
renewed rumors of dissensi0ns in the Cabinet
chiefly in connection with the renewal of the
Irish Grimes Act and notifications of the
Budget.
A despatch from Cabul states that the
Ameer of Afghanistan is raising new regi-
ments and making extensive preparations for
war.
PARIS. May 81.
1t is asserted here that NJ. De Giers, Rus
sian foreign minister, stated yesterday that
there no longer existed any difficulty in the
Afghan frontier question, except with refer
ence to the pass near Zulfikar.
Midnight. Victor Hugo is weaker.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-05-22
WASHINGTON, MAY 2l.

WARRINGTON, May 2l.
The President appointed the following
board of visitors to the naval academy today !:
Rear Admiral C. r. P. Rodgers, U. :. N. !;
Lieut.. Col. Orlando NJ. Pope, U S. a.; Prof.
VIM. g. Sumner, New Haven, Conn. John
N. A. Griswold, Newport and New York;
VIM. Read, Baltimore; Hon. James S. Grim
nell. Greenfield, Mass; and Hon. A. M.
Craig, Alton, Ill.
The secretary of the treasury today ap-
pointed H. A. Whitney assistant cashier, and
7. L. Deland Of the secretary's Office, C. +.
Lewis Of the internal revenue bureau, N. M.
Ogden of the office Of the comptroller of the
currency, and w. C. JOY of the bureau of
engraving and printing, \ committee to ex-
anime and take accounts of distinctive paper,
U. s. bonds and all other securities, whether
partly printed or complete. in the bureau of
engraving and printing, incident to the trans
fer of the office Of chief of the bureau from
Capt. F. w. Burrill to Mr.. Il. ID. Graves.
The latter gentleman will assist the commit
tee in its work. 1t is stated at the treasury
department that the Office of assistant treas
urer, vacated by Graves, will be filled by
promotion. According to this programme,
c. l.. Whelpley, the present cxshier, will be
made assistant treasurer, and Mr.. II. A.
Whitney, the present assistant cashier, will
be made cashier. These changes will be
made the first proximo.
Commodore Schley has received Q number
of applications from enlisted men in the navy
who are desrous of entering the proposed
naval training school. He has been COM
PEELED to reject q number of them on account
Of the age of the applicants. II 10 his pur-
pose to make 35 years the limit of the age of
those who can secure admission. Up to the
-. kA,,t kax,a k,A.
ed. The first class will consist of about 40
members The Commodore has under con-
sideration plan for retiring enlisted men
who serve in the navy. This proposed re-
tirement is to be an inducement for men to
enter for long and continuous service. At
the next session of Congress he will endeavor
to secure the enactment of legislation provid-
ing for retirement. His plan is to retire men
on three-fourths pay after 80 years of unin-
terrupted service. He proposes TO sell the
naval asylum at Philadelphia, which is not Of
great use, but which is very valuable prop
erty, worth nearly $300,O00. and use the in-
terest of this sum for the pay of retired sea-
men.
Ii was decided by Mr. Roach and Secre-
tary Whitney today, that the Dolphin shall
have another trial next week. Secretary
Whitney contemplates visiting eastern navy
yards next week.
A delegation representing the g. A. r de-
partment of Pennsylvania, and the Veterans
Rights Union, called on the President today
and asked that the law giving preference in
appointments to ex-Union soldiers shall be
enforced whenever removals are made and
whenever reductions of force are made. The
President assured the delegation that he de-
sired to do all that could be done for old sol
diers; that as President it was his duty to see
that all the laws of the United States were
enforced. and that he recognizes the claims
of old soldiers upon the government.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-05-22
Destroyed by Fire.
LEWISTON, n

LEWISTON, May 81.
This evening, frame building on Lisbon
street, owned by John Y. Scruton, and occu-
MED by Tash & Swain, clothing and furnish
inc goods. took fire. The building was oadiy
damaged. The stock was partially saved out
wet down. Scruton was insured for Sl5oo,
which will probably cover the loss. Iash q
SWANS stock was damaged several thousand
dollars; insured for $1,000 in the Western
$1,000 in the Springfield, $4,000 in the Lon
don & Lancashire and $1,000 in the London &
Globe.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-05-22
NARROW ESCAPE.
An Engine and Tender of Passenger
Train Plunged Down an Embark.
ment.
LITTLEToN, N. H., May 81.

LITTLEToN, N. H., May 81.
The Portland & Ogdensburg passenger
train, going east on the White Mountain di-
vision of the Boston & Lowell railroad. ran
of the track about mile east of Bethlehem
Junction this afternoon. The engine and
tender plunged down a twenty foot embank-
ment into the Ammanoosuc river, and msde
total wreck. The forward end Of the bag.
gage car went down the embankment and
rests on the tender. The engineer and fire.
man went into the river with the engine but
crawled out, suffering only few bruises.
No others were injured. The cause Of the
accident is unknown. The Portland &
Ogdensburg train west was carried by and
was about two hours late.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-05-22
Wv YORK stock Market.
Variety the spice ofI,fs.

There is variety In the letters received
by Mrs. Lydia Z. Pinkham, testifying to the
cures effected by her Vegetable Compound
and the great relief afforded to thousands of
women in all sections. Mrs. c. Of To-
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-05-22
THE AUGUSTA POsTOFFIcE.
How EX.(:OvernOr Plaisted Aroused the
Presidential ChoIer-Platsted's Coat.
Tail Pulled in VaIn-A Scene at he
White House-The Chances for Morton
slim.
From the Lewiston Journal. I
WAsayxnro,

WAsHiNGTON, MAY II.
The greatest farce of the season is the
farce recently played by the Maine demo-
cratic contingent at the White House. Read
and see.
The Augusta postoffice has greatly troubled
the President, and he desired to have present
in Washington democrats who would be re-
sponsible for such appointments as he would
make. They were already in Washington
ex-Gsv. Plaisted, Elias Milliken and z. C.
Allen of Augusta, Swett, Wilson and others,
all Of whom we're anxious and excited over
the Augusta matter. A day was appointed to
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-05-22
HOMEWARD BOUND.
Hanian Arrives In San FranciscO-He
Says He Was Beaten Fairly and
Squarely.
SAN Francisco. May 2l.

DAN FKANCIsCO. MAY II.
Hanlan, the oarsman, arrived here today
by steamer Zealandia from Sydney. On
being questioned as to his defeat by Beach
he replied: 81 simply met a better man
than was at the time. was beaten fairly
and squarely. will return TO Australia in
lS months and try HIM again. Beach is the
best man l ever met, and am authorized BY
his hacker to say that he is ready to row any
man in the world for from $4,000 to $25, 900
and allow travelling expenses" Hanlan will
remain here 10 days and then go to Torento
to train for his summer rowing.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-05-22
Poisoned from Eating Cream Cakes.

MEKIDEN, COnn, May IT.
number of families were poisoned today
by eating cream CAKES. The symptoms are
violent vomiting and purging In several
cases the vomiting was so violent that blood
was raised. Rev. A. T. Randall and wife,
three children of Robert Bowman. Chester
Lombrs and wife, the latter's sister and her
daugher are among the victims. In the case
of MIR. and Mrs. Lombra and the three Bow
man children the condition is very serious
and fatal results are feared. The cakes were
made by local baker, who protests they
were made after the usual formula. They
will be analysed
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-05-22
Still Very Low.

WILTON, May 81.
Lafayette Ranger, who was assau'teo last
week, with murderous intent by warren
D.opett, still continues very low and is far
from being out of danger. He lies In
.,unor most of the time. Dageest having
h.sn unable to obtain bail still lodges in the
Pennington Jail.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-05-22
A Fatal Disease Prevailing in Penn.
sylvania Town.
PITTsBURG, Pa May :

A strange disease which is battling the
skill of physicians broke out in Paris Roads,
small station on the Pan Handle road, Is
miles from Pittsburg, few days ago. In
one family alone there has been five deaths
and the mother is insane. Eight persons
have died and eight more are sick. Local
physicians refuse to attend the patients and
Stuebenvill physicians are there. The
disease is spreading rapidly and all cases
prove fatal.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-05-22

THE ANNUAL MEETING Of the Stockholders
4 Of the WHITE MOUNTAIN MINING CON.
PANf will be held at the Office Of r. H. Appleton,
Bangor, Me-. on TUESDAY, the 9th day Of
June, A. ID. 1855, at O'Clock. 1st. To
hear report from the dir ctors in regard TO dspos
Ing Of the company's property and to act thereon.
I'd. To hear Treasurer's report. Sd. To elect on.
Ger: for the ensuing year. 9Th. TO vote upon the
subject of dssoyinr the corporation and authorzina
the needful action TO that end. And other business
that may come before the meeting.
BY order Of Directors,
may2od1sw5W w1. n. JEWRTT, Prssident.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-05-22
A walking skeleton.

Mr.. 4. Springer, of Mechanicsburg. Pa,
writes: 81 was afflicted with lung fever and
abscess on the lungs and reduced to walk
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-05-22
Brocktons Defeat the Haverhill..

BROCKTON, Mass May Il
The Eastern New England league game
today, was witnessed by about 600 people.
The Brocktons' new pitcher. Sylvester treat
ed the visitors to complete list of goose
eggs. with the exception of the seventh in
ming, when Eve hits we're made, including
two three baggers, which netsed six runs.
The score stood: Brocktons l3; Haverhills
6. Umpire, F. G. Selee of Lawrence. Time,
hour and 40 minutes.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-05-22
Chicago Produce Market.

CHICAGO. May 81.
FioUk-hrm.
WHEAT. higher: No. Chicago Spring. s0assl,
May 50 n s9i.
CORN higher at 49ai9l.
DATs-frm 3i3.
sYE-steady. 72I.
3ARLEy-frm 65.
PORK = al II 121 q II rs.
LARD = A. o rs 77l.
BULK MEAT-Shouiaers, 4 40; Short rib. 9 6yk:
yhor' Slear. Is
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-05-22
WHAT THE PEOPLE SAY ABOUT
DR.R. C. FLOWERS
r f. NJ +, DI Fl s.
March. 1885.

FLOWER MEDICINE Co., Boston. Mass.
Gentlemen For some four years past have suf.
ffed from dyspepsia, rendering me very miserable.
Almost every thing ate disagreed with me, ard there
was no one thing that could eat feeling that it
would agree with me. About two months ago
made " my mind otry your Liver and stomach San.
atiye. Previous to this had been treated by ply.
sicians and had also tried about every preparation
90 The market without benefit.
have now taken five bottles of the Sanative and
am eeIing like different person. eat with relish
any hing my appetite Graves, and never exl lerience
The least distress or inconvenience.
lappro1ched lobster salad the other day with fear
and trembling, but atter eating it, did not feel any
discomfort. relish my food and 1t always agrees
with me and my general health is better than it has
been for years. W, B. MOORE,
Mace Place, Lynn, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-05-22
BASE BALL.
The POrtlaDds Again Meet with a Warm
Reception at the Hands of the
Lawrence Niue.

LAWRENCE, Mass, May 81.
Six hundred people witnessed the game
this afternoon, between the Lawrence and
Portlands. The fielding of the visitors was
very poor.
The features of the game were Vadebon-
couers work behind the bar. Conways base
running and the fine fielding of the home
nine.
In the last of the sixth inning, two men
out, Pope was on second base and attempted
to run home but failed to touch the third base
and was declared out. The Portlauds kicked
at this decision and refused to play the re-
mainder of the game. The Portlands left
the field amid the Kisses of the audience and
the game was declared in favor OF the Law
renee, 8 to 0.
Umpire, J. Quinn of Cambridge.
At the close of the game, Harry Oxley,
pitcher OF the Portlands, was arrested by
Lynn officer on charge of non support of his
family. He was taken to Lynn where his
wife resides.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-05-22
FROM WASHINGTON.

bv the President and
Secretary of the Treasury-Naval Al.
fairs-The Dolphin to Have Another
Trial-The President Visited by Del.
esation Of the G. A. K. Of Pcnnsvl.
vauia.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1885-05-22
Ncw York Money Market

NEW YORK, May II.
Money cay between from Lac and closed at 2
Prime Mercantile paper, Ga 8. Exchange steady
S6i for long. and :si for short. Governments steady