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The Portland daily press., 1886-04-28
The Mayor and Aldermen.

meeting of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen
was held last evening. His Honor, the Mayor,
presiding, all the members being present.
The Mayor stated that the Rev. Mr.. Blanchard
was present and desired to address the Board.
Mr.. Blanchard then said that he represented the
Associated Charities, being one of a committee
appointed to solicit of the City Government an ap
preparation not exceeding $500 to aid in carrying
on the work of the association. He spoke of the
need of central bureau of charity to direct the
work of the various societies, and prevent fraud
being imposed upon them The work Of the As
sociated Charities Is largely carried on by visitors
who need the supervision of competent secreta-
ry to whom salary of $3.50 is paid. This work,
as carried on, saves the city a large amount OF
money every year. When the Associated Chari-
ties were started by j. P. Baxter, ESQ.,, and Hon.
w. w. Thomas it was intended that the Mayor
should be its charm exoficia and it is thought
that this work being for the benefit of the whole
city, should receive support from the city. Anoth-
reason that the other charitable organizations
of the city desire this action. Mr.. Blanchard pro-
posed that the associated charities receive aid
from the city through the Board of 0verseers of
the Poor.
The Mayor stated that the subject of which Mr..
Blanchard spoke should receive proper con sidera-
ton.
The following gunpowder licenses were renewed: /:
OF Smith, Tibbetts s. Co., N. M. Perkins & Co.,
Emery & Waterhouse, G. L. Bailey, T. B. DAVIS
j. w. & E. H. Deering.
The petition of whidden s. Co. for permission to
maintain steam engine on Kennebec street was
granted.
Charles Branford was appointed special po-
liceman without pay at the Centennial Bl ock.
Upon the recommendation of the City Marshall
the license to keep an employment office granted
fc NTrc xya
The petition of Frederick Fox and others for a
sewer on South street. and of D. P. Perkins and
others for a sewer on Paris street, were referred.
The Mayor stated that he had appointed Frank
w. Robinson, Esq, member of the police exam
lining board in place of Judge Goddard, whose
term has expired.
An invitation to attend the ball of the Odd Eel
lows was acknowledged with thanks and the
meeting adjourned.
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-28
A SERIOUS CHARGE.
Trial of Capt. Cerrier, of the Schr.
Racer, for Earratry.

Boston, April 27-The case of Geoffrey Ger
rier, captain of schooner Racer, charged with bar
ratry in attempting to sink that vessel off Cape
Elizabeth, Me-, on the afternoon of Dec 2S, 1885,
was opened in the United States Circuit Court this
morning, Judge Carpenter on the bench United
States District Attorney George M. Stearns and
Assistant District Attorney Almy conducted the
prosecution, the defendant being represented by
Messrs. E. W. Burdette and Charles A. Snow.
The court came in at 1910 O'Clock and Mr.. Bur
dette asked that before the jury was empanelled
the defendant have leave to withdraw the plea of
not guilty before made in the case. Mr.. Almy OBJ
jected and asked that cause be shown why such
action should be allowed. Mr.. Burdette said that
the request was made with no intent to delay the
trial or to embarrass the government. The right
to withdraw the plea, he contended, was an abso-
Lutte one, but he would state his reasons if the
Court so desired. Judge Carpenter desiring such
reasons, Mr. Burdette said that he desired the
plea withdrawn that a motion to quash five of the
eight counts of the indictment might be made.
The court thought in that case it was immaterial
whether the plea was withdrawn-or not, and that
no right.of the defendant would be lost by not
withdrawing the plea. Mr.. Burdette yielded to
the Judgment of the court, and the plea was not
withdrawn. He then made motion to quaSh
counts 1.-two, three, five and six of the indiet-
ment, giving his reasons as follows: First, that
none OF the counts named allege with sufficient
clearness any offence against the government and
are contradictory to each other; second that
they do not contain sufficient specifications of the
wrongful acts alleged; and, third. that count six
does not show that the actalleged occurred with
in the Jurisdiction OF the United States or of any
State. He sustained his motion in lengthy ar
gument dwelling particularly on his last objec-
ton and also on the fact that the counts should
set forth more than the words of the statute in
such cases.
The court overruled the motion to quash, and
the empaneling of the jury was proceeded with,
thirteen challenges being made by the defendant
and three by the government The jurors were
sworn as they took their places, and Mr. Watson
A. Hayes was appointed foreman by the court. An
adjournment was then had at 1.30 O'Clock for an
hour, the jurors being warned by the court not to
discuss the case among themselves or to be in
fuenced by other circumstances than the testi-
mODy,
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-28
ATHLETIC SPORTS.
Base Ball.

THE PoRTLANDs MEET THE HARrFoRDs Az
HOME AND DOWN THEM
Yesterday the Portlands met the Hartfords Tor
the third time this season, and in the presence OF
between seven and eight hundred people, for the
first time succeeded in outfelding, outbatting,
outrunning, outpitching and outcatching them. 1t
was cold day and the spectators shiyered III
their seats, but the sport of seeing the home team
settle down to work and do up so Handsomely a
team like the Hartfords. was more than enough 10
compensate. Manager Spence put Mckinley and
ORourke between the points, and both played an
admirable game, Mckinley succeeding In keeping
his opponents down to six hits, three Of which
were made at the very start before the limbering
up process was fairly over with o'Rourke sup
ported him finely. He is quick and always ae-
tive, an excellent back stop and good thrower
The visitors presented Gilmore and Mack for
battery. The first OF the game they showed up
well, but toward the last Gilmore became entirely
disheartened at Flaherty's treatment, and for
the last few innings he hardly did more than toss
the ball across the plate.
The Portlands took the bat first and Galligan
opened with grounder between third and short,
which after being fumbled by Doyle, LufberrY
captured it and threw to first. But Galligan was
allowed his base, an error by Doyle and an error
by the umpire. Kearns followed with clean
right neld NIL, WneelOck with DaSe on DalS, tne
first of long series, and Hatfield with another
hit which brought in the first two men at the bat.
The next three men went out in succession but
not until both Wheelock and Hatfield had scored.
Four runs the first inning was pretty good start
The Portlands made no more until the sixth,
when Wheelock again took his base on balls and
was sent home from first by TIE longest hit Of the
day. Hatfield's two bagger almost down to the
centre field fence. Hatfield also scored on anoth-
er base ON balls, an out and Spence's single. The
seventh yielded another run, the eighth another
and the ninth three more making total of eleven.
Gilmore, either weakened or discouraged at the
umpire's judgment on balls and strikes, probab-
y the latter failed to put In speed, and the home
team batted him almost at will.
The Hartfords made their only two runs OF the
game in the first inning on single by johnson, q
double by Meister and an error by Spence. Al
ter that hardly man saw third, the result Of Nc
Kinleys pitching and the good support he re-
ceiyed from the field, particularly at third and
For the Portlands, outside of the battery, Of
which particular mention should be made, it was
decidedly Hatfeld's day. He led at the bat, be-
sides doing some clever fielding at the right time
Kearns did some brilliant playing at short, and
was rewarded with generous applause Wheelock
distinguished himself by getting his hase on balls
four times, three of which he scored. The re-
mainder of the story will be found in the score:
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-28
HANGING A WIFE MURDERER.
How a Notorious Criminal was Dis.
posed OF in Missouri.


SPRINGFIELD, No. April 27.-At 1.3o o'clock
this morning, four hundred armed men surround
ed the county jail here and began parleying with
the sheriff for the surrender of George E. Ora
ham, an evangelist and wife murderer. The sher-
iff would not comply with their demands, and they
er. AT O'Clock the mob started out of town with
Graham in their midst, and while yet within the
city limits hanged him to a tree. The following
notice was pinned to Graham'S body
OBITUARY NOTICE.
When the coroner is in possession of this paper
George E. Graham will be dead, and as little pun
ishment will have been inflicted if he had been
hanged by legal authority. 1t Is matter of right
to the community and justice to humanity that we
ignore the law in this instance. We recognize the
fact that our criminal statutes not equal to all
occasions, therefore we have resolved to remove
from our midst the worst criminal who has ever
inflicted our country, that we may hereafter
and forever live and be without his presence and
vicious influence. We heartily welcome all stran-
gers to citizenship who are worthy OF it. We give
this too, as warning to ex-conyicts and murder
ers who may hereafter invade our country to i'm
pose on our creduilty. We also give warning that
dare to discover the actors in this tragedy will be
surely and speedily dispatched to place where
all things are revealed to the curious. In justice
to the memory of Sarah Graham, loving wife and
dear MOTHER whose life was sacrificed at the altar
of Hecate, we subscribe ourselves citizens of
Green county, Missouri.
To Sheriff Donnell. Keep your mouth shut, II
you recognize any OF us you will die the death OF
a dog.
Graham was a notorious criminal, and the his
tory of his checkered career of crime is fresh in
the minds of the public of Missouri.
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-28
SUBURBAN NEWS.
DEERING.


Tuesday evening, the goth, 20 members oi
Orient Lodge Saccarappa visited Maple Lodge
Members were also present from Mission and
Mystic lodges of Portland. Interesting remarks
were made by Messrs White, Carle, Mabury,
Speller, and Mrs Clement of Orient, Davis OF
Mission, and R. c. Hale of Newburyport, Mass.
Maple Lodge furnished fine entertainment. The
occasion was much enjoyed by all.
Last Wednesday evening Torsey Temple was
visited by large delegation from Sea Breeze
Temple of Portland, Miss Lizzie Witham, super
intendent. The exercises of the evening con-
sisted of singing, recitations and readings. Miss
Bruce OF Sea Breeze Temple recited two selec-
tiOns in a manner denoting fine talent.
Miss Emily Z. Cain, the new general superin-
tendent, is already sending out return cards for
the quarterly reports.
WEST FALMOUTH.
Miss Eva Field, 16 years old the only daughter
of widow in this village, died very suddenly
Monday evening in great pain. A little ex-
citement was created for time by the circulation
of story that the girl had been poisoned. A
careful inquiry made by PRESS reporter, how
ever, proves that there were no grounds for such
a report The miss took severe cold Fast day,
but was not sick enough to require physician,
and she was apparently doing well until Monday
afternoon at 4 O'Clock, when she suddenly and
rapidly grew worse and died about o'sIoch. DIR.
Moulton of Cumberland Centre was summoned,
but on his arrival the girl was dead. He said the
cause of death was neuralgia of the heart.
Presumpscot Lodge, No. 81, !. o. o. f., eele-
brated the 67th anniversary of Odd Fellowship in
America by a most successful entertainment in
the Baptist church Monday evening The sacred
edifice was filled to overfiowing. Able addresses
upon the aims and history Of the order were de,
livered by Grand Chaplain Rev. NJ. Crosley and
Past Grand j. Dunbar of Portland; Miss Cora
Blanchard read two selections finely and respond
ed each time to the hearty encores; Mrs. Kate
Knight sang several solos with her usual good
taste; fine Instrumental music was furnished by
the Pleasant Hill orchestra Miss Knight pre-
sided at the organ gracefully
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-28
Verdict Against the lewiston Mills.

LEWISTON, April 27-In the case of Napoleon
Lavique VS.. the Lewiston Mills the jury to-day
found verdict for the plaintiff for $4,3eS.1S La
vique while working in the defendants mill, was
on an elevator when the gear broke and it fell
violently by which he had his leg broken, after
nrd riracra ar1l11llta atinn.
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-28
STRANGE ILLNESS AT SEA.
Remarkable Sickness of a Maine
Captain and His Mate.
AduIterated Tea Supposed to Have
Been the Cause.

New YORK April 27.-The morning papers
contain the following story concerning the afflic-
tion of the captain and mate of a st. John, N. B.
barque during recent voyage fhe barque Sc
ryngia sailed from Brunswick, S. c., for Hamburg,
two months ago with cargo of oil barrels. Capt
James Wright, a Maine skipper, weighing $50
pounds, was in commadd, and his brother VIII
liam was first mate. The crew included second
inate, a steward and six men before the mast
Before the barque was many days out the officers
and steward were seized with cramps, the cause
of which was mystery. The captain, mates and
steward lost flesh rapidly. Their eyes grew weak
and their hands and feet became numb Strange
ly enough, none of the sailors were afflicted. At
Hamburg the sick men became better, and the
Seryngia discharged the oil barrels, and shipped
cargo of phosphates consigned to Scammell Bros,
brokers, of this CITY, The second mate was left
ashore, and another was shipped for the home
voyage. After few days the strange sickness
again affected the captain, first mate and steward
and second mate also became ill. The officers
nearly lost their sight, and were so weak as to be
scarcely fit for duty. A week ago last Saturday,
the Seryngia arrived at the National Storage
Company's dock, Communipaw. Dr. j. o. Tous-
ley, an oculist. examined the sufferers and found
the blood vessels of their eyes congested. 1t was
his opinion that some slow poison was at work.
When Capt. Wright's wife arrived from Maine in
response to telegram, she did not at first recog-
nze him. From $50 pounds he had wasted to
16O pounds. 1t was remarked that the captain
and first mate were in worse condition than the
second mate and steward. DR.. Cyrus Enson, of
the Health Board was notified, and supposed that
the malady might be due to adulterated food. He
examined the -four beef and pork of which the
officers and crew had partaken, and found them
of excellent quality. The cooking utensils were
rigidly Inspected and the tea scrutniz I'd with es
peciaf care. 1t had been sent aboard at Bruns-
wick, and was of very poor quality Only half
the leaves were tea, the other leaves being from
some strange plant DIR. Edison learns that the
first drawing Of tea each day went to the. captain
and his brother, the second to the junior mate
and steward. while the third was given to the
men in the forecastle. 1t is Dr.. Edsons opinion
that the tea caused the trouble, especially as it is
now recollected by the captain that on the voyage
from Hamburg, two pet rabbits died after taking
some of the tea. II am not absolutely convinced
that the tea caused the trouble said DR.. Edison
yesterday, "but will make a thorough investiga-
tion." Capt Wright is better today, but his
brother does not improve so rapidly The captain
will go to his home in Maine until he RECEIVERS.
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-28
HOUSE..

The Senate bill was passed extending for two
months from the 30th of April 1886, the duties Of
the clerk of the late court of commissioners ofAa
bama claims.
Mr., Bennett of North Carolina from the COM
mlttee on Judiciary reported adversely the bill TO
pronlblt aliens from acquiring titles to owning
lands within the United States. House calendar.
The House was then kept amused for nearly an
hour by a personal explanation by Mr.. Foran of
ONO, followed by simple explanation by Mr.
ONe1ll of Missouri. The following committee re-
ports were presented:
BY Mr. Mitchell of Connecticut, from the COM
mlttee on patents, to amend the law relating to
calendar.
By Mr. Grain of Texas, from the committee on
labor. to provide for the distribution of the pro-
ceeds OF the sale Of public lands and of all fees
received at the general and district land offices
whole.
Mr.. Buchanan of New York, Submitted the mi
nority report and on request of Mr.. Reid of North
Carolina, the Willis bill was placed the calen-
dar with an adverse recommendation.
BY. Mr.. Breckenridge of Kentucky, for the COM
mittee on ways and means to reduce the number
OF internal revenue officers and to provide for a
better and more economical administration of the
internal revenue laws. House calendar.
The House then went into committee on the
river and harbor bill. The paragraphs accepting
from the state of Ohio the Muskngum river i'm
proVement gave rise to much opposition and Mr..
Reagan of Texas moved to strike it from the BILL
a motion to strike out was lost. The committee
then rose and at $40 p. m, the House adjourned.
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-28

THE STATE.
FRANKLIN COUNTY.

FRANKLIN COUNTY.
The number of students in the Pennington Nor
NAL School graduating class is 81. The number
of different pupils, 221 registered this year is
larger than for any previous year.
HANCOCK COUNTY.
A large lizard, the amblystoma punctaturn, was
captured in Bucksp0rt Saturday and purchySed by
Prof. Chase for the National History Society.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
Mr.. o. NJ. Moore, who retires from the Water
vile Sentinel this week, Will open tourists
agency in Waterville.
Some miscreant is poisoning the dogs in Au-
gusta. Among the dogs that have died was one
belonging to Doctor Hill. He dissected his dog,
and found piece of meat in the animals stomach
in which were found distinct traces of strychnne.
Some seventeen dogs have died in the city since
the trouble began. 1t is not often now that dog
is seen loose on the street, owners keeping their
CANNES tied at home.
Abram Morrill, of WaterVille, an old man aged
76, started 10 go to his cellar after some grating
wax, Saturday, made misstep, and fell on a rock
in the cellar striking on his temple so as to cause
his death. He lived on farm on the Oakland
road out of the village, was prosperous farmer
and much respected by all.
OXFORD COUNTY.
More than forty modern houses were built in
Norway last season, and this summer promises to
see nearly as many more.
The shoe firm of B. F. Spfnney s. Co., at Nor
way, are busy changing their patterns and will
soon begin their summer run with about 700
hands.
Mr.. Sprague Butterfeld of the firm of Walker
q Butterfeld, owning the saw mill, ETC., at East
DrXheld, went below 10 fix a belt, the other day,
and was caught and wound around the Shaft Had
1t not been fol young man that was In the mill
as visitor and saw him at the time, ne would
have been killed. His clothes had 10 be cut on 10
get him out. He is doing well, but mas many pad
bruises
PENoBscoT COUNTY.
Capt. George G. Hodgkns of Brewer, and for
several years past master of the schooner Chat-
tanooga of Bangor, died suddenly In Boston sun
day. He was widely known among the seamen or
the eastern part of the state
Passengers on trains passing Costigan are
treated TO a very unique sight. The houses there
at present are on little islands and boats arV used
in passing from one to the other.
OXFORD COUNTY.
little son of Mr.. G. c. Billings of Hanover
while playing near an OK cart one day last week,
fell under the wheels and was almost instantly
killed.
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
There is now little hope that the Pembroke
Iron Works will in the near future, if ever re-
sumo operations. Machinery ana brick are now
being taken from the works for removal to Massa-
chusettS.
A boy entered the Office of the Eastport Savings
Bank one night last week and found in a desk
several English sovereigns which were well exc
euted limitations evidently intended for catching
thieves; several Mexican and Spanish dollars and
some English shillings. The boy Commenced
spending the money and was of course caught
No attempt was made to enter the vault in which
nothing Is. ever kept but small amounts of money
or securities.
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-28
The Other Side.

To the Editor Of the Press
In the PRESS of yesterday we notice an article
headed 'Loss of schooner Uncle Sam; an inhos'
ptabe captain" We, being owners OF schooner
Bertha d. Nickerson, and knowing Capt. Nicker-
son from childhood, know him to be one of the
most humane and tender.hearted men we ever
met having several times in the past, at the risk
of his own life, saved the lives of his fellow sea-
men, and on one occasion in particular he risked
his life in the breakers, the back side of Cape
Cod to save the lives of his shipmates, at the
same time removing part of his own clothing to
clothe the others. We can readily see his situa-
ton in the case of the English schooner Uncle
Sam, and we feel that in justice to him we should
say something in his Defence as he is at sea.
where he may be until October next.
The English crew say he refused to allow them
to remain on board his vessel, etc. We look at
the matter thus: Capt. Nickerson, knowing an
English fishing vessel was lying at anchor
short distance from them, ana that she hailed
from a Nova Scotian port the above crew could
easily reach her and not endanger their lives.
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-28
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate in the
county have been recorded at the Registry of
Deeds:
Windham-O Orrin P. Chaf1n to Leroy B. Mason,
land and building. $780,
George II. johnson to Lizzie A. johnson, one
half common and undivided of lot of land. 81
and consideration.
Falmouth-Joseph w. Merrill to James Lucas
land. 81 and consideration.
Portland-Mary e. Thompson to Isaac d. Saw
yer, land, 81 and consideration
Mary Chapman to E. H. Mills Hall, land on
Peaks Island. 81 and consideration.
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-28
AN ANCIENT WRECK.
The Remains of Revolutionary War
Ship Brought to Light by the Sea.

PRovINcETowN, Mass April 27.-The Sc
we're storms of the past winter have made great
changes in the Cape Cod coast line. Three miles
east of Race Point hill fifty feet high has been
washed away, revealing the outline of an ancient
wreck. The craft was about "a feet beam, and ii
lays imbedded in the sand, headed off shore. Six
ty feet of the forward part of the hull can be
traced The stern is still buried from sight. Her
bers are e twelve ne EN- inches pianRed With
upper works have either been burnt or cut away.
The stem is fourteen inches through, and it is
cutwater The twenty foot draught mark is still
visible ON the STEM Her bow planks are sawed to
curve instead of steamed. The style of planking
and fastening is very peculiar. Everything goes
to show that she was an ancient style of Ship The
carpentry is beyond the remembrance of :the old
est Inhabitants She is thought to be revolution
ary war ship, as there are no records of any mer-
chant ships of that size being wrecked on Cape
Cod
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-28
Still Alarm.

There was still alarm of fire caused by blaze
in the office of the superintendent of the telephone
exchange last evening. AS one of the lady opera
tors was leaving for home she saw the light of fire
in the superintendent's room. The flames were
extinguished but the use of a couple of hand gren-
AIDES. Mr.. Lincoln, the manager, who had
been notified, gave the alarm to Casco company
No. s, and the hose carriage and Eagle hook and
ladder truck went to the exchange. The fire was
caused by the upsetting OF drop light in the SUI
perintendent's office which set fire to some books
and papers doing some ten dollars damage.