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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-05-28
Great Storms Cause Sad Havoc In
France and Germany.

LONDON, May 27.-The general Liberal
meeting called by Mr.. Gladstone assembled
at the Foreign Office this afternoon. The
meeting was well attended by the Premier's
supporters, but none of the known Harrington
or Chamberlain dissidents were present. Mr..
Gladstone was cheered when he entered.
He at once proceeded to the business on
hand and announced that the Government
he'd decided to modify the clause (No. "a of
the home rule bill excluding Irish represen-
tatives from Westminster He did not state
what the nature of the promised modifca-
tion was to be, but did state that the Gov
ernment had decided to modify the clause,
provided the bill passed its second reading
and was referred to select committee for
action during the autumn session of Parlia-
ment.
The meeting cordially approved the posi-
ton taken by Mr.. Gladstone. The Premier S
followers now express themselves as san
guine of the success of his Irish policy. They
do not speak as if they felt at all that any
concessions have been made to the Cham
berlain and Harrington followings, but
maintain that Mr.. Gladstone has defined the
Governments policy in way so clear and
satisfactory that Liberal waverers can no
longer withhold their approval and mu st
rally to the Premier's support. This, it is
thought by the Government party must re-
suit in practically breaking down the So
called dissident opposition, as it will leave
no Liberal not actuated by purely personal
motives any fnrther ground for hostile afiil-
iation. Later Mr. Gladstone declared that
he would at the autumn session of Parlia-
ment introduce an amended Irish home rule
bill. A number of the Liberal dissidents
who did not care to risk compromising them
selves by attending the meeting have hailed
with nndisguised satisfaction the attitude of
the apparent conciliation adopted by the
intention to return to their party allegiance
and vote with the Government for the sec
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-05-28
CHARGED WITH MURDER.
Indictments reported against Spies
and Five Associates.

CHICAGO, May Pit is understood that
the indictments against the Chicago Anar-
chists, as signed by the grand jury, are as
follows: For murder, Spies, Schwab, Field
ing, Fischer, Lingg and Schnaubel; for as
sault to KILL Lingg; for conspiracy, Spies,
Schwab, Fischer, Lingg, Fielding, Schnau-
BEL Parsons, Engel and Hirschberger; for
unlawful assembly, Spies, Schwab, Fielding.
Fischer, Lingg, Parsons, Schnaubel, Hirsch-
berger, Engel and probably Schneider.
the near future Mrs. Parsons, Mrs. Holmes,
APPEL, Schneider, Brown and few others
may be treated similarly 20 their blOodthirsty
leaders, but the inf0rmerS now in custody
and at large will not be meddled with unless
they show disposition to relieve the neigh
borhood of their presence or attempt to con-
tradict their confessions, which are now in
the possessions of the States attorney. 1t
is very doubtful if the indictments are in
proper shape. They will not be presented in
open court for few days as the states at
torney is not now in position to defend any
writs which may be issued, and he is not
through by any means with the conspiracy,
an outline of which has startled the author
tiles. The States attorney hopes however to
be allowed to return all his indictments bear
ing on the Haymarket outrage in court very
soon, and then he expects to convict the ac-
tors in their tragedy. If he does not convict
Spies, Fielding, Schwab, Schnaubel, Lingg
and Fischer of murder and hang them, he
will send them, he says, to the penitentiary
for term for conspiracy, the punishment
for which is three years. Lingg is really in
the most unfortunate plight Of any, for in
addition to being held for murder, conspiracy
and unlawful assembly, he has been still
further indicted for assault with intent to
kill Officer Lowernstern, who arrested him. !"
Capt. Tom 2. Black, well known attor-
new and brother of the IT. s. commissioner
of pensions, has been retained to defend
the Anarchists
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-05-28
THE AMERICAN WHEgLMEN.
The "HilI Climbing" Contest Won by
Webber.

Boston, May 27.-As to-day is the open
ing day of the 9th annual meeting of the
League American Wheelmen in this city
there have been large arrivals from various
ready on hand. The largest number coming
together were representatives from New
York and Brooklyn clubs numbering
over hundred. These clubs were specially
welcomed by Massachusetts, clubs. The
weather in the morning was auspicious and
about 200 wheelmen met at 8 O'Clock and
proceeded under command of Lieut.: Peck of
the Boston club to Coney Hill where the
hill climbing was to take place. This contest
occurred at II O'Clock, the contestants being
Geo. Webber, VIM. Harridon, G. E. Klud,
John Williams, G. Ii. Crosby and Horace
Crocker, the latter using trycicle. The
road was in good condition but strong wind
made the effort a difficult one Webber made
the distance of 2300 feet in 3m. 10 30 Sec,
winning the gold medal offered as first prize.
One of the most interesting events OF the
day was the run of lady tryclclists from
Hotel Vendome to Chestnut Hill reservoir.
About GO ladies were in the party with addi-
tiOn of some gentlemen, and the procession
on its way out of town presented a very
novel and attractive sight, The party dined
various routes. This evening promenade
concert and smoker will take place at
Music Hall
The runs into the suburbs, arranged for
this afternoon, were abandoned on account
of the rain. This evening grand prone
made concert was given in Music Hall in
honor of the visitors. None bnt members
were admitted and it was brilliant affair
Fully 1900 wheelmen were upon the floor IN
uniform. The affair was purely social and
informal
The cycle show of the Boston Bicycle
Club, which opened in Mechanics Hall to-
night, proved an attraction for many of the
visitors. The entertainment consisted Of
scrub races, fancy riding, etc.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-05-28
FIRE RECORD.
Destructive confIagration in Frank
lin, Mass.

FRANKLIN, Mass, May 27.-Fire caught
this morning in the old Daniels building on
School street. The building was used as a
was soon consumed. Mrs. Gordon and FAM
ily the occupants of the tenement, barely
escaping with their lives. The efforts Of the
fremen were unayailing, and the fire rapidly
spread destroying Brown & Proetor's skat-
ing rink, j. H. Daniels's livery stable, Dan
iels's hall, the Central house on the corner of
Main and School streets, and double tene-
ment house owned by d. Thayer, and occu-
pied by w. A. Miller and E. A. Hawkins.
Part of the furniture and all the horses and
carriages in the livery stable were saved.
The flames crossed Main street, attacked
the Universalist church and consumed it,
Some of the furniture of the Central house
and the Uniyersalist church was saved.
The firemen got the flames under control at
4 o'clock. Rudolph Summers, firemen, was
badly injured by falling % feet from the
church.
The scene of the fire is one of desolation
and confusion. Several firemen and others
report minor burns. w. W. Foster of Brew
ster, Mass, a student at Dean academy, fell
from ladder and broke his leg. The acade-
my building took fire twice, but the flames
were put out by the students and professors
W. S. Low, proprietor of the Central house
had 81, 600 in bills and C500 in gold in a trunk
which he forgot to take out in the hurry of
getting the boarders out of the house. About
$175 in gold were recovered this morning.
Mrs. Low lost $500 worth of dresses and
jewelry; Mr. Low $400 worth of jewelry.
Loss $S3.500; insurance l$44,900.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-05-28
THE ROCK ISLAND RoBsERY
A Report that the Murderers Have
Been Caught.

CHICAGO, May ga Chicago paper print
ed this morning long article regarding the
Rock Island express robbery and murder OF
March 18th. 1t sets forth that two men
named Connors and Mccoy have been ar
rested as the principals in the crime, and
now held either in Joliet or Chicago pending
the arrest of a third person, or a confession
from one or the other of the prisoners. The
arrests, it is said, were made ON the basis of
a statement from convict named Plunkett,
now confined in the Indiana penitentiary at
Michigan. Indiana, under the name of James
Wilson. His story was that last fall he at
tended the Winona Qllinois) fair, in com
pany with John Connors, bath Mccoy and
a third person who was called JEFF" They
all went from Peoria, that city being the
home of Connors, Mccoy and Plunkett. At
this time, according to Plukett, plan was
devised to ''hold up the Rock Island road
the coming winter at or near Morris. The
intention was to seize the express messenger
and rob his safe. Plunkett's part was to
point pistol at the messenger and keep him
quiet while the others should open the safe
and get the contents. They were all familiar
with the road, having worked along the line |;
and knew just the best place to board and
leave the train. Having thus arranged for
fall campaign, they separated. Plunkett
soon got into trouble and was sent to the
penitentiary for larceny: Soon a1teT the
robbery he said to outsiders that he knew
who did the job, and his brother-in-law
visited him and heard the story which is now
told. The railroad company put their.detec-
tives on the trail, and the arrest of Connors
and Mccoy has been effected 1t is under
stood that the wife of the farmer, near York
vile, has identified their photographs as the
likenesses of the men she fed on the Sunday
morning after the robbery. 1t is not known
that any evidence has been found to connect
these men with the crime beyond the story
of the convict and their bad reputation.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-05-28
TINE MAXWELL TRIAL.

ST. LOUIS, May Pin the Maxwell trial
today the prisoner denied the Statement OF
Detective Mccullough, who alleged that he
In the afternoon. the prosecution took the
witness, and his cross-eXamination was be-
gun. The witness maintained his direct tes-
timony given yesterday in regard to the sto-
ry of the murder, and his examination was
almost repetition of his direct testimony.
No further damaging admissions or contra
dietions were made.
The Post-Despatch, in an extra edition this
evening, states that owing to the publication
of Maxwell's confession last Wednesday
week, the body of Preller was exhumed, and
the parts which Maxwell swore, in his testi-
fop Of
Preller suffered from stritcure or other all
ment. The result of the investigation was
that no structure or other disordered condi-
ton of the parts was found. Three doctors
will be put on the stand to testify to this, as
a rebuttal of Maxwells testimony.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-05-28
the ERiBE TAKERS.
Michael Duffy to Answer in Another
Case of Bribery.

NEW YORK, May 27.-It is rumored that
one of the original thirteen bribe-taking al
dermen had signifed his desire to squeal, and
was taken into custody late last night. He
is said not only to have fastened the crime
upon his associates, but has furnished evil
dence enough to convict the bribe-givers as
well. There are not few in the city, how
ever, who openly avow that the prisoner is
none other than Jake Sharp, and though this
has been broadly asserted, it has not been
denied up to this hour. Byrnes will not de-
ny or confirm it. The mystery was dispelled
Later when ex-Alderman Michael Duffy came
to the genera1 scoeieas- court and gave bail in
the sum of $4,000 to answer another charge
of bribery in connection with the franchise
of 34th street cross town railroad.
Alderman Michael Duffy was arrested on a
bench warrant, charging him with having
bribed eX-Alderman G. B. Waite to vote for
the SD street cross town road
1t is reported that Newcomb, Jaehne'
counsel. had an interview with the latter at
Sing Sing last evening An application for
new trial is alleged to have been the sub
ject under consideration.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-05-28
TARIFF TALK.
A Meeting in Support of the Hopeless
Morrison Bill.

Boston, May 27.-A public meeting in sup
port of the Morrison tariff bill now before
Congress was held in the Old South church
tonight under the auspices of the Massa-
chusetts Tariff Reform League Hon. Fl. L.
Pierce presided, with Josiah Quincy as
secretary. Speeches urging a thorough re-
vision of the tariff and urging speedy action
in the matter in order to stimulate our in
dustries were made by Chairman B. C. Clark
representing the cordage interests, William
Lloyd Garrison for the wool trade, VIM. j.
Jones of the fish bureau, Ex-Mayor Prince
and Jerome Jones representing the glass in
terest and Joseph S. Rodes. Letters SYM
pathizing with the object of meeting were
read from Hon. John M. Forbes, Hon. Leo
pold Morse and others. The resolutions
adopted, after referring to the decline of
American commerce, say: ''No steamship
subsidies, however, lavish can surmount the
obstacle which our tariff laws oppose to the
foreign trade. We believe extravaganza in
public expenditures should be encouraged,
and that no tax should be laid upon the peo-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-05-28
President Hyde Presents the Prizes
to the Athletes.
Especial to the Press.


BRUNSWICK, May 27-Ivy Day opened
fair and pleasant. The boat race which was
to have taken place between the Dirigos of
Portland. and the college crew was omitted.
At $50 in the morning the Bates and Bow
doins played an exhibition game of ball on
the Delta, resulting in victory of to for
Bowdoin.
In the chapel at half past one President
Hyde, with few graceful and appropriate
remarks, presented to the victors the prizes
for yesterdays athletic sports at the Fupe-
ham Fair grounds.
At three o'clock occurred the Ivy exercises
of the Juniors in Memorial Hall Soon af-
ter that hour the Junior class, headed by
their marshal, marched to their seats on the
platform. Prayer was offered by President
HYDE an Grafton by L. B. Varney, and a
poem by E. C. Plummer. The Salem Cadet
Band interspersed fine music.
The class then repaired to the north side of
King Chapel, where their Ivy was to be
planted, but owing to the rain they returned
to Memorial Hall where the following pre-
sentations were made: A casket to the lazy
man, G. c. Choate; razor to best mustache
held by II. B. Austin; "Pomme D'Ambre''
to ladies' man, Austin Cary; crank to the
caank, W. L. Kimball; huge bludgeon to
Hercules, A. w. Perkins; wooden spoon to
popular man, c. B. Burleigh. These honors
were presented by the President of the class.
j. V. Lane.
Immediately following these exercises
came the Seniors Last Chapel, the most
beautiful and impressive of all college Gus
toms. The chapel bell ceased to ring as the
Seniors slowlysmarched along the aisle to
their seats. After reading and prayer, con-
Quoted by President Hyde, the class formed
a solid body and marched out singing Aud
Lang Syne.
At p. M. the Salem iCadet Band gave a
concert in Town Hall, followed at 8 O'Clock
by the Ivy hop, where an order of thirteen
dances was enjoyed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-05-28
Resolutions of Respect.
Nonesuch Lodge, K. of p, has passed
following resolutions:

Nonesuch Lodge, K. of p, has passed the
following resolutions:
Whereas, In view of the loss we, the members
of Nonesuch Lodge, No. 81, X. of p, of Scarboro
have sustained by the decease OF our friend and
associate, Fred A. Libby, and OF the still heavier
loss sustained by those who were nearest and
dearest to him; therefore be il
Resoiued, That is but a just tribute to the men,
ory OF the departed brother to say that in regret
ting his removal from our midst we mourn for
one who was in every way, worthy of our respect
and regard;
Resolued, That We sincerely condole with the
mother of the deceased on the dispensation with
which it has pleased Divine Providence to afliict
her, and commend her for consolation to Him
who orders all things for the best, and whose
chastisements are meant in mercy;
Resolved, That this heartfelt testimonial OF our
sympathy and sorrow be forwarded TO the mother
Of our departed brother by the X. of X. and S. OF
this lodge;
Resolred, That a copy of these resolutions be
sent to the Portland Daily Press and Daily
Eastern Argus for publication. and that they be
spread upon the records Of this lodge.
CHAs. L. CHENEY. Committee
FRED NJ. NEwCoMB, on
CHAs. L. LIBBY, } Resolutions.
Scarhoro NAV 81 1886,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-05-28
AN OUTLAW AT THE BAR.
The Trial of Herr Most Continued
Evidence for the Prosecution.

NEW YoKK, May 27.-The trial of Herr
Most, the Anarchist, and his two companions
for misdemeanor was continued today.
Colonel Fellows made the opening address
for the prosecution. He said that the indict-
ment against Most contained two counts,
both charging misdemeanor. He described
the meeting of Anarchists at which the ac-
cused made their fiery and seditious ad-
dresses. Evidence would be given that the
utterances of the accused then were preiu-
dieial to public peace Col. Fellows adjured
the Jury to carefully weigh the evidence, and
by their verdict to furnish precedent which
would intimidate all law-breakers and
Anarchists. He wound up VII WIN an an eloquent
which is the birthright OF American citizens.
Joseph c. Bruner, detective, was the
first witness. He testified that he was pres
ent at the Anarchist meeting. About 400
people were there. He saw man presiding
there whom he recognized as Schuck, one Of
the defendants. The witness. then detailed
the utterances of Most, and his remarks that
the Anarchists wanted the money. OF capt.
talists and would have It and the champagne
of the capitalists as well. Most recommend
ed that the members attend the meeting May
1 with longer clubs than the police had. He
also called on them to buy rifles from him.
Brunschweig called attention to the presence
of the police and urged that they be ex-
cluded at once. On croSs-examination the
witness stated that he was not a good Ger
man scholar and could not repeat Nests
speech in German.
Chas. M. Ulstroein, clerk Of the Old Do
minion Steamship Line, said that Most
spoke of the riots in Chicago, and told how
the people had been shot down, and called
for revenge. He also spoke of the Williams
burg sugar riots, and said the police had
treated the people wrongfully, and called for
revenge. He alluded to the accumulation of
wealth by capitalists like Jay Gould. He
urged the use of bombs, and in case of no
other weapon to get a piece of ga. pipe and
make bomb of it. He said that if the Will
liamsburg men had reyolvers the police
would respect them. Witness went there
with the intention of making a speech in
Most
Charles Meyer, a German police officer,
testified that Most yelled: ''Down with the
police" and 'Down with the government"
The trial of Anarchist Most began to-day.
A number of witnesses testified as to incen-
diary and infiammatory character of Most's
speeches. Before the testimony was con-
cluded the court adjourned till tomorrow
morninp
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-05-28
RAILROAD MATTERS.
CANADIAN PACIFIC.

simultaneously with the construction OF
the bridge from Montreal to the south shore
of the St. Lawrence, a short line of about Is
miles will be built from the south end to st.
Johns, to connect the Canadian Pacific sys-
TEN with the Delaware and Hudson, and
Central Vermont and the South Eastern
roads. To reach these systems now it has to
pay toll to the Grand Trunk, which owns in
the Victoria bridge the only rail crossing on
the whole length of the st. Lawrence river.
The completion of this bridge and short
lines will therefore give the Canadian Pacific
in connection with the South Eastern rail-
way, which it owns, an independents through
route from Vancouver, on the PACING coast,
to Boston. The construction OF road across
the State of Maine, already chartered, will
connect the system with st. John and Hall
fax. Within year, therefore, the Canadian
Pacific will have independent lines and con-
nectiOns of its own from all western points
to the summer ports of Montreal and Quebec
and the winter ports of st. John, lis4fax;
Portland and Boston.
NOTES.
At the annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Montpelier & Wells River railroad
yesterday afternoon, there were II, ,402 shares
of stock voted on. and the old directors were
unanimously reelected. The directors elect
ed d. 4. Sortwell of Cambridge, Mass, pres
ident; S. S. Thompson Of Lyndon, VT, vice
president; Joel Foster of Montrelier secre-
tary and treasurer; w. A. Stowell, Montpe-
lier, cashier and general freight aud passen-
ger agent; e. +. Rand of Montpelier, master
of transportation.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-05-28
Eangor's Fair.

BANGOR, May 27.-The premiums offered
for the combined New England and Eastern
Maine State fairs, to be held at Bangor Aug
31st to Sept Sd, inclusive, were announced
today. There has been an increase in near
ly every class. The trotting premiums are
unusually large, amounting to about $4,000,
including $500 for the 2.2s class, $3.50 for 2.36
class, $3.50 for free to all, PAGERS, $500 for the
232 class. $3.50 for the 2.39 class, $3.50 for the
2.45 class, and $500 for the grand sweep
stakes. Numerous other purses, from 500
to $3.50, for running races, will be offered
There will be eighteen races during the four
days, and on the second and third days races
will occur both forenoon and afternoon. The
competition for the purses will be open 20
all horses in the New England States and
Maritime Provinces, the entries closing Aug
9th.
During the summer, Maplewood Park will
be enlarged to offer increased accommoda-
tions for the cattle dc partment New build
ings will be erected, and various improve
ments made upon the grounds. Names
three famous horses, Jack Spratt, Pilot
Knox, and Ezra L., are expected to enter in
the races. The officers of the associations
say that the exhibition will be by far the
greatest ever held in the New England States.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-05-28
GEN ERAL NEWS.

General Miles has not offered reward for
the heads of Indians on account of the War
Department. The rewards have been Of
fered and the money raised by citizens who
requested that it be paid through General
Miles.
AT the annual meeting of the Northern
Railroad yesterday at Concord, n. H., the
old board of directors were unanimously re-
elected. Alvah Dilloway was reelected
president, and Hon. William L. Foster clerk.
The house of Isaac Kincaid at Fellowship,
Fla, was burned last Friday. Three chill
dren, aged 6, 4 and 2, perished in the flames.
News has been received at Halifax that
two fishermen from the American schooner
Maud w. Storey, who lost their vessel dur
ing the fog, had landed on Sable Island and
were waiting the arrival Of steamer New
fold