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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-01-23
ON TWO TRACKS.
The Peculiar Accident Which BefeII a
maine Central Train.
Especial to the Press.l


AUGUSTA, Jan. 21. An accident of a very
singular character and which might have
resulted seriously, happened to the Maine
Central mail train for the east which arrives
here at $50 p. M. The train was bowling
into the station at about ten miles an hour,
when, as the locomotive was passing the
switch, at the foot of Rine's Hill, near Wat
er street and opposite the round house, the
upwright iron rod which operates the switch
broke short off at the base. This allowed
the switch rails to slip over and the locomo-
motive and the forward trucks of the tender
kept on the main track while the rear tender
trucks took the siding followed by the cars.
The tender could not very well run on the
two tracks at one time and when the frog
was reached, two rods beyond. it was uncer-
enormously twitched from the rails, turned
end for end, and breaking away from its
connections with the cars and engine, was
left upon its side near the banks at the west
of the track. The engine was halted at the
Winthrop street crossing, keeping the irons.
The tender as it left the frog broke three
feet bodily out of one of the siding rails and
all the car wheels passed into this gap and
out again giving the passengers a lively
shaking up. But the cars kept the rails be-
yond and ran by the station, the brakes be-
ing put down in answer to signal whistle,
but not in season to stop the train until the
mail car and forward truck, Of the baggage
car had run off the track at the switch which
was open where the siding joins the main
tIacks 1t required about two hours to pull
the cars back again upon the rails and OBJ
tain locomotive from Waterville so that
the train could proceed on its way. No one
was injured but the forward part of the mail
car was wrecked and the running gear of
tender disarranged. The rails for several
rods were also twisted Train men say such
an accident could not occur once in five huu-
dred times without the cars leaving the
track and had they jumped at that point
they most likely would have collided with
buildings near at hand and a bad accident
would have resulted.
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cARFiELp's MOTHER.
Her Peaceful Death in the Family
Home at Mentor.

CLEVELAND, o., Jan. 21.-Mrs Eliza Bal
lou Garfield, or "Grandma" as every one
called her, died at o'clock this morning at
the Garfield family home in Mentor, 80 miles
west of this city. For several days her
eventful life has been slowly but surely
drawing to a close. She slept great deal,
but when waking seemed cognizant of all
that was passing about her. Friday she
seemed stronger and better than she had
been for some days, but toward night she
began to fail She dropped into deep sleep
and passed the night quietly. AS morning
dawned she grew weaker, and at length life
gently fiickered away.
Mrs. Eliza Ballou Garfield was born in
Cheshire county, New Hampshire, Sept 2l,
1901. She came of the family OF Ballous,
well known in Vermont, New Hampshire
and Massachusetts, and was niece of Rev.
Hosea Ballou, the UniversaliSt clergyman
and writer of Boston. In 1919 she was mar
ried to Abram Garfield, father of the late
President, and who was descended from an
Edward Garfield, who in 1886 was one of the
proprietors of Watert0wn, having accom-
panied Gov. Winthrop to New England.
Mrs. James A. Garfield and daughter
Mollie are in Europe, where they went at
the time Mollies engagement to young Stan
ley Brown was broken. Mrs. Rockford, a
married daughter of Mrs. Garfield, and
other inmates of the house we're at her bed
side when she died. She had been-a widow
b5 wears
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About the Good TempIars.

To the Editor 0fthe Press;
Is not the caption Of the Augusta dispatch
in Fridays Press little misleading? The
Good Templars Extending Their Order and
Talking Politics" would seem to convey the
Impression that the organization, as such,
comprising a membership Of over 10000 In
Maine, had taken some action In that direc-
tion. This is not true. The order has not
held general assembly for some months.
and IL Is not ''talking politics" to any great
extent, If it is extending and increasing its
The probable truth Of the matter Is that
Mr., George +. Brackett, the secretary Of the
Grand Lodge, has, as an individual, made
some expression upon the gubernatorlal
question, very properly intimating that the
temperance men would Insist that the Re
pnblicans continue the line Of policy marked
out by Gov. Bodwell, and naming men who,
to his mind, seemed to possess the requisite
qualifications. But Mr. George Il. Brackett
as an individual, and very worthy man ne
is, must not be eOnfOunded with the Good
Templar order, however influential mem
Der he may be. -.
Sc your caption should have been, "A
Good Templar Talking Politics" rather than
"The Good Templars."
A TESPLAR.
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Rev. Samuel o. Paine.

The Pine Street NJ. E. church, who part
with their old pastor, Rev, K. 5. Stackpole,
with 80 many regrets, are to be congratulated
on their success in securing the services Of
Rev. Samuel ID. Paine as his successor, Mr.
Paine has lived somewhat an eventful life,
and in many respects may be classed as an
original genius.
He is an Englishman by birth, was mem
Der Of the Royal Artillery of the British
army, in the Crimean war, and fought with
his comrades through the memorable seige Of
Sebastapol After the close of the war he
came to this country and found a home In
Portland. While in this city he was invited
into Chestnut street church, where he became
a convert to the Christian religion, and at
once became an active Christian worker.
On account of his military experience he
was, in January, 1862, commissioned first
lieutenant In the second Battery OF Mounted
Volunteers; James A. Hall being captain,
and Samuel Fessenden, son Of Senator Fes-
sender, second lieutenat. General Hall hav-
ing been promoted at an early day, Lieut.:
Paine, was for quite period in command oi
the Battery. He was a brave officer ana
fought through the war until on account OF
exposure and hard service he broke down
and was obliged to resign.
the Maine Wesleyan Seminary ana Female
College, and their received good academi-
cal education. He then studied for tne MIN
istry, and was admitted to the Maine Confer
ence Of the NJ. L. church where he remained
until he was transferred to the Rock River
Conference in Illinois, and for several years
he filled some of its leading appointments.
On account of bronchial trouble contract
ed in the army, he was then transferred TO
the Florida Conference where he served as
Presiding Elder four years, and was SIX
the pastor of Trinity M. T.. church, Jackson
vile, from which church he has been trans
ferred by Bishop FOss to Portland.
Mr.. Paine is popular preacher. Iaithtul
pastor aud genial companion, VINO, Win MS
accomplished wife will undoubtedly make
his pastorate in his new field Of labor a grand
success. =
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GENERAL NEWS.

w. p Fay, of Whethersfield, Conn, died
suddenly in church last night, of heart dis
ease. He was livery stable keeper, aged
70 years.
William ]. Quigley, in charge Of load of
horses; went mad and jumped from q train
near Westfield, Mass, yesterday. He was
caught after lively chase.
The water supply of the city of Ottawa is
found to be very impure Great alarm exists,
and there may be a postponement of the
approaching session of Parliament.
The pugnacious Terry family and sup
porters, to the number of 35, all armed with
rifles, are fortified near Boone, Mo. A large
force of vigilantes is preparing to attack
them, and bloody battle is feared.
In hard glove fight at Fort Hamilton,
l.. l., early yesterday morning, Tom White
hit Billy Dempsey, the feather-weight cham
pion, in the stomach with such force as to
cause his death. A coroner was notified.
In a letter to a Brooklyn, n. ". friend
Miss Belya Lockwood says she Is willing to
again act as candidate for President for the
National Woman's Suffrage party In order
to keep the question before the people.
The boiler of the tug Zouave blew up at
the quarantine station yesterday afternoon,
probably fatally scalding Patrick Healy, the
fireman, and badly scalding the engineer,
another fireman and the steward
Post Commander Whalen and Quarter
master Bowling, of G.. A. Il. Post NO. 5S2,
were arrested yesterday while conducting
a funeral. ON a charge of parading with
music without permit. Grand Army men
are indignant.
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o'Brien's Release.

General excitement was caused by O'Bri-
ems release. Last night bon fires and bea-
con lights illuminated large district in the
South of Ireland.
Kilbush was Illuminated this evening and
the streets crowded with people. The gov
ernment proclamation. prohibiting the
meeting announcde: there for today, was
publicly burned. All bon fires and blazing
tar barrels were then exringuished by the
police. A conflict occurred at Kilkee be-
tween the police and people. One police
man was severely injured.
Mr.. O'Brien Is almost Frustrated with
emotion. He intends to attend the banquet
given in his honor by the electors, and then
rest few weeks in accordance with his doc
tors advice. In spite OF his ehdeavor to pre-
vent his whereabouts being generally known,
every mail brings many c0ngratulatOry let
tiers. He is residing with friend in Dub
lin. Today Mr.. O'Brien said that he felt so
well in leaving the prison that he overtaxed
his strength and is sleepless and worn out.
ThereIwas portmanteau full of letters await
ing at the prison on his leaving, and the
number received since is so great that he is
quite unable to deal with them. He has not
received one threatening letter and has
formed no plans for future action.
Mr.. BalfOur found the League could only
be suppressed by suppressing society. The
action IF the government in prosecuting the
priests showed the hopes of puzzling them
by intrigues at Rome had been frustrated
There was an attempt to outrage the people
into an exhibition of violence as set off
against Balfour's wanton brutality. Even
if Blunt had never revealed Balf0ur'S inten-
tions toward the Parnellites, the course pur-
sued by the chief secretary was evidence
enough. He believed Balfour would push
matters to extremes until public opinion
daunts him.
Foreign Notes
Socialists attempted to hold meeting in
Trafalgar Square yesterday, but were pre-
vented by the police. Two were arrested.
There was no disorder.
Thomas Bryne, president Of Ballinasloe
branch of the National League. has been
arrested on charge of melting tenants to
refuse to pay rent
Patrick 'O'Bridn, member Of the House of
Commons, was arrested at l o'clock Satur-
day, charged with having made seditious
speech New Years Day. He was admitted
to bail today.
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The First Time In Ten Years.
The WAY Of rhe Transgressor.

MARBEHEAD, Jan. 22-For the first time In
ten years the harbor is frozen over to Point
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speech. The members of the delegation
then kneeling before the Pope, received the
apostolic benediction for themselves and
for the people. DR.. O'Connell. rector of the
American College presented the album TO
the Pope and translated the Presidents ded-
ication. The Pope listened with the utmost
satisfaction and examined the gift careful
ly. He expressed admiration for the ex-
quisite taste and neatness of execution. and
was especially pleased to receive a copy of
the Constitution of the United States.
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THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
Mr.. Carlisle Says He VIII Not Inter
fere In His lease.
The Massachusetts Committee of
Fifty Memorable the President.
The State Department Informed of
a Terrific Explosion In China.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2l.-The Secretary of
State has received report from Consul
Crowell, at Annoy, China, In regard to the
explosion Nov. 10th, of a magazine, contain
ing about 400 tons of powder and other ex-
ploslves, by which over 200 lives were lost
and several hundred dwellings destroyed
The magazine was located in the midst of a
very populcus suburb, and the foreign settle
ment On the island of Kulangsoo. in Annoy
narbor, was badly shaken up. Over hun
dred panes of glass and several doors in the
United States Consulate building were brok-
en-, otherwise no damage was done. No lives
were lost, nor any personal injuries sus-
tanned by American residents at Annoy.
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ADRIFT IN a DORY.
Henry Battan's Night and Day Of
Suffering.

GLOUCESTER, Mass, Jan. %. Henry Bat
tan, of the crew of the schooner Alice S.
Hawkes., of Swampscott, got astray Friday
in Ipswich bay while in dory, attending
travis. He was picked up by the schooner
Percy late Saturday evening, 80 miles south
east of Thatcher's Island and landed here
today Capt. Matterson said that when he
discovered the, dory it was blowing gale
and he could not launch boat. He ran along
side, and found the man sitting holding his
oars, but unable to help himself. The enly
way they could rescue him was by throwing
the blight of a rope over him and hauling
him on board, which they succeeded in doing
after several attempts. Battan's hands
were badly frozen, and he was in. great
agony Everything was done to alleviate his
sufferings. His right hand will PROBABLY
have to be amputated, but his left hand may
be saved.
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TEMPERANCE IN CANADA.
Arson and Assault the Weapons Of
the Liquor Faction.

KINGSTON. Ont, Jan. 21.-In retaliation
for the hard fight being made by the temper
ance people of Leeds county, IL buildings
have been burned at Irish Greek, the Metho-
dist church and tannery at Kentville were
burned and five constables have been as
saulted DIR. Ferguson, NJ. p, and three
others, one of them minister. were as
sailed and threatened with murder, and two
deacons of a Baptist church have been
warned to dismiss their minister or have
their church burned. The temperance peO-
pie are undismayed, however, and have had
40 or 90 tavern keepers fined; have sent
three offenders to the penitentiary, and have
had the assailants Of the constables fined
GQ0O
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PorrsvILLE, Pa, Jan. 21.-The joint COM
mittee of the Miners Amalgamated Associ-
alton and Knights of Labor met in this city
today, the session continuing throughout the
entire day OF course, the meeting was Sc
cret, but it was understood that its delibera-
tions were in relation to the vexed question
as to whether the miners, in the event of
satisfactory scale of wages being offered
them, shall resume work regardless Of the
settlement of the railroaders' alleged griev,
ances. When the meeting nnaly ADJOURNED
this evening the participants were very retic-
ent, but it Is intimated that a definite con-
clusion had been reached. general meet
ing of the Miners Amalgamateu Association
wifi be held at Tamaqua Monday, when it is
expected that this question will be subject Of
deliberation.
Chairman Lees attention being today
called to n Statement appearing in dispatches
from PottsviIIe, to the effect that negotia-
tions are proceeding looking to resumption
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R. C. Flower Medical Co., Boston, Mass.
n Per Cent First Mortgages inKansas.

n During the next 80 days We shall give our Gus
VI toners per cent. on any money they NAV
send us for investments we have for sale. We have
on hand First Mortgages and applications for
acre farms amounts ranging from S250 TO $500
We have also mortgages In amounts $1,000 TO S2O-
600 al per cent. which we offer. How much
money can you furnish us tor these loans? They
are A / security. The stringency in the money
market enables us TO cut down amounts applied
for In each case TO an amount that Is safe beyond
doubt. Now is the time TO get nice line of small
gllt edge loans. Write for our New Investors
Guide Remit with advice 70 JOHN y. hN0A 4
CO. Investment Bankers and Loan Agents, Iope-
ka. Kan Boston Ofiice; Room "a, NO. 80 Brom
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nointed to try certain charges against the
grand lodge Of Pennsylvania, X. OF p, will
recommend suspension of the lodge. The
pennsylvania lodge refused to acknowledge
the right of the Supreme Lodge TO enact
laws for the government of subordinate
lodges.
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The AMERICAN INVESTMENT co.


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trustee. A supply Of mortgages and bonds con-
SANITY on hand which investors are invited 10 call
ana ex lmine. Coupons cashed on presentation
III ase apply personally, or by letter, for list ot
references aud other information. q. q. zee "
VI a e. Gen. gent. Oxford Huiiding, tS0
Middle Street. $50 om ,. dec20eod6m
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PasIdent cIexeIand,s Gift.

BALTIMORE, Jan. ga cablegram to the
Sun from Rome. says that President Cleye-
lands gift to the Pope was presented to the
latter in the throne room of The Vatican yes
terday. The American delegation was pres
ent. besides members of the Noble Guard
and attaches of the papal court. Archbishop
RYAN of Philadelphia made the presentation
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Ex-Minlster Gibson Dead.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 22.-Walter M. Glib
son, ex-Prime Minister of the Hawaiian
Islands under King Kalakaua, died in this
city last evening of consumption. His health
has been gradually failing since his arrival
here in July. His body will be embalmed
and taken to Honolulu.
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Maine Pensioners.

The following pensions were granted to
Maine residents today:
NAVY.
Henrietta H., widow of John Reed, Stockton.
ORIGINAL.
Henry B. Rogers Ellsworth.
Cyrus Hail. Avon.
INCREASE.
James Cabill, National Military Home.
Michael I'll. Smith, East VIM.
Joseph Fernald. Troy.
Charles H. Cobb, Brewer.
Lorenzo ID. Cilly, Brooks.
Frederick Willis, Togus
William NJ Wingate. DixmOnt
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of work by the miners upon the $3.50 basis,
pending arbitration, denied that any such
negotions are pending. and declared that
such terms would not be accepted. The
Reading Coal and Iron Company officials
also deny the statement.
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kotes.

Post offices have been established at East
Mercer, Somerset county, with Edwin A.
Lowe as postmaster, and at North Gushing,
Knox county, with Neven r. Hyler as post
master.
Hon. j. Manchester Haynes of Augusta
and j. w. Wakefield and w. K. Hogan of
Bath are in Washington for few days.
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Sheriff John H. Mitchell of Norridgewock,
who worked up the Stain-Cromwell case and
made the arrest Of those men In Massachu-
setts, was in Bangor Friday evening and In
consultation with County Attorney Appleton
about the matter. The trial occurs at the
February term.
A glove fight has been arranged between
Mike DAILY Of Bangor, champion light weight
Of America, and Billy Myers, well known
pugilist.
The Bangor Commercial says that Mr.. ii.
j. Rowe, first selectman Of Newport, has
received letters from New Hampshire say
ing that If a reliable man went there he
could learn something about the Bennett
robbery. No one has as yet been sent.
sAGADAHoc COUNTY.
State Constables Chas Z. Whitloek and
Allan A. Mcdonald Of Bath have qualified,
and made their first seizure Of two men
named Conley and Claire. Claire has been
fined 500 and costs.
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Capt. Samuel Watts of Boston, formerly OF
Thomaston, Me-, the owner Of the three ves-
sells, lately lost, was the owner Of seven full
rugged ships about month ago. Since then,
in quick succession, the Alfred Watts, the
Alfred ID. Snow and the John T. Berry have
gone down. the first two with their crews.
The Snow, which was wrecked off the Irish
coast, Is breaking up. half the cargo has al
ready been swept away, and the rest will
soon follow. Capt. Watts always took all
risks himself, and never had ship insured
BY the disasters Of the last month he loses
ehout g30O 00O
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GOV. AIger talks Politics.

DETROIT, Jan. 21.-The Tribune of this
city this morning publishes long interview
with ex-Gov. X. A. Alger. who has just re-
turned from visit of several weeks in the
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Storm SIGNAL statlons.

HIGHLAND LIGHT, Mass, Jan. 22-0wing
to the lack Of sufficient appropriation, all
the storm signal display stations along the
coast have been discontinued.
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Ere In the Cold.

PHILLIPS, Jan. 21.-During the fearful
gale which ragged in Franklin county today.
and with the thermometer 10 degrees below
zero. the house owned by Mrs. Abby Adams,
and occupied by her family, and that of
Charles Beal in Phillips, upper village,
caught fire from a defective chimney, and
burned to the ground. The ell and part of
the contents of the house were also des-
troyed. The stable was saved by great eff
fort Loss about $1,000; insured for $3.50.
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MAINE

E.P. JONES. Prv't S. c.. U. $. A.
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VIII Not Interfere.

truth there was in the report that he would
on Monday send letter to the House re-
questing that the Carlisle case be reopened
and committee sent into the sixth Ken
lucky district. The Speaker authorized the
following denial: Il have not contemplated
such step. The House must take its own
course in the case, without dictation, or at
tempted dictation from me-"