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sation and aroused much sympathy when
put on trial by pleading guilty and saying
that he did so in order to be sent to prison
at once, so that his friends, who he claimed
were in high social standing in New York
might not learn of his disgrace.
Inspector Brynes traced Kelly's history
and learned that he had been professional
thief for years and that his relatives were in
very humble circumstances.
The next development in the case was an
alleged confession made by Kelly and Whit
ney, few weeks ago, in which they accused
physician in good standing in Newport,
DIR. Weed, of instigating their crime and as
serted that he had received $4,000 Of the
stolen money. Kelly and Whitney hoped
by pleading guilty and accusing the physi-
clan of being the principal in the crime that
they would escape with a light sentence.
Meanwhile lest they should be disappoint-
ed their friends in New York set on foot a
scheme to liberate them. month ago Fred
Lawlor went to Bangor and introduced him
self to Sheriff G. w. Brown as drummer
named Emerson and asked permission 10 In
spect the Jail. he is a man of polished ad-
dress, was in fashionable attire and had
plenty of money
The sheriff escorted him through the jail
and Lawlor secured impressions OF the lock
on the cell in which Kelly was confined. Re-
turning to New York he had keys made to tit
the lock.
Another friend of Kelly's, Tommy Mat
thews, had set of very delicate steel saws
and files made with which Kelly could saw
off the bars ON the jail windows and reach
the street where his friends were to be IN
readiness 20 hurry him away to place OF
safety.
Whitney was to be freed too, if possible,
but his case was a secondary consideration.
All things were working well until lnspec-
tor Bylnes learned of the plan and Friday
night last arrested Lawlor and Matthews.
Keys, saws and files were found on them.
Saturday night ''Shang" Campbell and
"Pretty Jimmy" who were also in the plot
started for Bangor not knowing that Mat
thews and Lawlor had been iarrested. Yes
terday Lawlor made a confession to ByInes,
and intimated that the plotters lhad an infiu-
ential friend ON the inside Of the Jail. Law
lor has served numerous terms in prison.
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GENERAL NEWS.

Mobile, Ala, has suffered from a hail
storm, which did great damage to gardens,
streets and dwellings.
Rev. Charles Parkhurst was reelected edi-
tor of lions Herald by the New Hampshire
Methodists yesterday.
Capt. Leonard Burrage, of Leominster,
Mass, bequeathed S40,500 to charitable pur-
poses, $4,000 going to Olivet College, Michi-
gan.
Ex-Lieutenant Governor Julius Gatlin, of
Connecticut, died at his home in Hartford
yesterday.
A party of log drivers in Michigan camp
attempted Sunday to thaw dynamite over
cook stove. Three are dead and three more
badly injured.
Five hay barns and two corn cribs in Chi
cago, the property of the Union Stock Yards
company, burned yesterday. Loss 100000;
insured.
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Lth CONGRESS--.FIRST SESSION.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, April %.
Senator Chace presented petitions signed
by 257 physicians, Sc pastors, and 554 super
intendents, officers and teachers of the public
schools of the District of Columbia, asking
legislation to prohibit the sale Of cigars, Gig
arettes and tobacco to boys under 16 He said
the signers had Investigated the subject and
found the evil very grave.
Senator Stewart added that the use of Gig
arettes was destroying the rising generation
and affecting injuriously the prosperity of
the country. The petition was ordered
printed.
A conference committee on the House Joint
resolution accepting the invitation of the
French republic to take part in the imterna-
tional exposition at Paris in 1889, was order
ed, and Senators Sherman. Evarts and Browu
appointed.
The Senate resumed consideration of the
bill to forfeit certain lands heretofore granted
for the purpose of aiding the construction of
railroads, the question being on the amend
ment offered by Senator Stockbridge and the
amendment thereto offered by Senator
Palmer.
ing historical review OF the general land
policy of the government.
The bill was then laid aside without action
and the Senate proceeded to the consideration
of the international copyright bill.
Senator Chace made statement In its sup
port.
yiding that the publishers of newspapers or
other periodicals in the United States be al
lowed to copy articles in the newspapers and
periodicals of foreign countries and import
such newspapers and periodicals for that
purpose.
that the newspaper, magazines and periodi-
Gals shall not be entitled to copyright.
After further discussion, without action,
the bill went over and the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE.
The Senate bill granting pension Of $1o0
a month to the widow of Gen. James Brick
EFT. with an amendment reducing the rate TO
$50, was passed.
Under the call of States. several bills and
resolutions were introduced and referred, in
Guiding resolution directing the committee
| on merchant marine and fisheries to fully
| and thoroughly investigate the fur seal fish
| cries of Alaska, and all contracts or leases
made by the government, ETC.. a bill to exc
| cute certain treaty stipulations, prohibiting
| Chinese immigration, also authorizing the
| Secretary of the Navy to make SURVEYS in
| the Pacifc Ocean, to determine the existence
| and position of dangers In the track of COM
| merce, ETC.. a bill directing the Attorney
General to commence Judicial proceedings
| against the Union PACING railroad; bill for
| the construction OF seven vessels for revenue
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STATE POLITICS.
Republican Delegates to State and
District Conventions.

The following Republican delegates have
been chosen:
To the Bangor Matthew Q, Nor
rill, J. +. Hancock, James H. Coley. with power
10 I'LL vacancies.
To 1st District C0nrention-James T. Han
cock, Charles 7. Pennell, Asa z. Morrill,.
BRIDGToN.
TO Bdn0or-Charles Il. Gibbs, +. NJ. Larrabee,
b. y. Whitney, 5. @. Knights, +. N. Brown, Chas.
G.. Cushman.
10 lst Distrtct-A. IL. Walker, Thos. z. Kim
ball, IL. A. Shorey, ID. Eugene Chaplin, John Dy
son, A. +. Hawney.
DEERING.
To Bangor. @. Stevens ELIAS M,yacobs, Geo.
S. Sylvester VIM. IL. Scott, John Bell, James NJ.
Reed, Frank +. True, L. j. Pinkham,
To 1st DiStrtct-Andrew Hawes, q. A. Wood
bury, George Smith, George NJ Nelson, James
Lucas, Thomas M. Johnson, Charles II. Carter,
Abner I. Smith.
Notes.
The gubernatOrial caucus at Bridgton VIII
not be held until after the call for the suber-
material convention IS published
For town committee the Gray Republicans
have chosen Jas. Il. Hancock, Hezekiah
Whitney, Asa L. Morrill,, A. X. L. Barton,
S. G. Humphrey, Millard f. Lowell, James
Nash, Geo. f. Merrill.
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The National League.

At delphia-Bostons. 3; PhiIadel-
phias, 1. Base hits-Bostons, 3; Philadel-
phias. g. Errors-Bostons, 4; Philadelphias,
6. Batteries-Philadelph Gleason and
Clements; Boston, Clarkson and Kelley.
At Pittsburg-P Pittsburgs, 10; Detroits, o.
Base hits-Pittsburgs, 10; Detroits, Is. Err
rors-Pittsburgs, s.; Detroits, 8. Batteries
Pittsburg, Morris and Carroll; Detroit, Get
zein and Sutcliffe.
At Washington-Washin /; New
Yorks, /. Base hits, Washingtons, s.; New
Yorks, 6. Errors -Washingtons, Q; New
Yorks, /. Washington, O'Day
and Deasley; New York, Welch and
O'R0urKe. Twelve innings.
At Indianapolis Chicagos, IL; Indianapo-
lis, 10. Base hitsIChicagos, 16; indianapo-
5. Batteries-Chicago, Clark. Ryan and
Farrell; indianapolis, Shreve and DAILY.
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Testimony Against the Maine.

CONCORD, N. H., April 23-Commissioner
A. }. Shurtleff began taking testimony this
afternoon in support of the allegations of
the bill in equity, brought by the directors
of the Boston, Concord & Montreal railroad
against the Boston 81 Maine, to recover pos
session of the former corporation, and for
the appointment of receiver. Several sec
tion foremen testified that they had difficulty
in getting supplies from the Boston q Low
ell that orders were given to cut and splice
broken rails and use as few new ties as pos
sible. Frank G. Whiteman left the road be-
cause he could not keep his section in good
condition with the help given him. New
steel rails have been laid within few years
and fewer hands are required now than for
marly
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PLANNInc TO BREAK JAIL.
Inspector Byrnes Stops Scheme 10
Release. Peter Rennett's Robbers.

New YORK, April GA daring and elab-
crate plot concocted by thieves in New York
to break the jail in Bangor, Maine. and res
cue companion imprisoned there was re-
Gently discovered and frustrated by lnspec-
tor Byrnes. He gives the details of the ste-
ry today.
The prisoner who was to be rescued is
James Foster, alias Jimmy Kelly" On
December 4, last, with comrade named
Clarence Whitney, it will be remembered he
robbed Peter Bennett, in Newport, of $32,-
600 in cash. They were arrested 1and Kelly
gave the name of Foster. He created SEN
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Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate in
this county have been recorded at-the Regis
try of Deeds;
Portland-J. Z. McBrady to Ammi NJ MeBra
dy. 81 &c.
Mary ?. Mitchell to j. L. McBrady. $1,000.
Murch. 81 sc.
Maglone Damme to J. Deshales. $3.50.
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cENERALaFoREIcN NEWS.
Queen victoria's Meeting with the
Austrian Emperor.

LONDON, April 23.-Queen Victoria ar
rived at Innsbruck to-day on her way from
to Berlin. Emperor Francis Joseph, attired
in the uniform of field marshal, met Her
Majesty at the station. The greeting was
cordial The train hsA aot quite come to
full stop when Her Majesty rose to greet the
Emperor, who Immediately entered the car
and kissed her hand. He then offered her
his arm and escorted her to the finely decor
ateds waiting room, where an elaborate
luncheon was served. Prince Henry OF Bat
tenburg and Princess Beatrice accompany
the Queen. In Difference to the wishes OF
Her Majesty, the authorities Will give her no
official reception upon arrival at Charl0tten-
burg at 8 a. m. tomorrow.
victoria's Welcome.
BERLIN, April 2S.-Most of the papers
welcome Victoria. The Post says: "The
nation effers a mute yet respectful homage
to the sovereign of the great and friendly
state who has come to visit the sick bed OF
our suffering Emperor"
The Sick Emperor.
In reference to the adverse comments of
the newspapers ON the treatment of the EN-
peror's case, the Empress has written DR..
Friedberg, minister of justice, stating that
openly slandered. She requests the minis
The Emperor rose at noon and spent sew
eral hours reclining on a sofa. He received
Prince Bismarck. He has good appetite
and his strength is increasing. Toward eve-
ming there was slight increase of fever. In
the morning, the doctors informed the EN-
peror that should his favorable progress con-
tinue, he might remain up all tomorrow.
The Emperor has not given up hope of
l,rt h f1 10 off
Partisan Councillors oppo Sc BouIan-
ger.
PARIS, April 23.-The municipal council,
after three hours violent discussion. to-day.
adopted an order of the day opposing the
plebiscite, condemning the BoulaDger cam
paign and declaring the council ready to
place itself at the head of the people to save
their liberty and preserve the republic. A
vote of confidence in the ministry was
adopted. 1t is probable that duel between
Councillors Humbert and Halt will arise
from the debate.
In the Chamber OF Deputies to-day, M.
Floquet agreed to an immediate debate upon
the appointment of M. de Freycinet as minis
ter of war. Count de Martineprey in NOV
ing the Interpolation declared the appoint
ment of civilian to be revolutionary and to
exert bad effect upon the army. After dis.
cuSsiOn vote OF confidence In de freyclnet
was passed 377 to 175.
lie Temps accuses the Paris police Of
supporting the Boulangerists.
Foreign Notes.
News received in San Francisco of the re-
cent earth quakes in China shows thousands
of persons to have been killed and injured
in the province of Yunnan. In the southern
part Of the province nine-tenths of the houses
have fallen. fe
Minister Pendleton was much improved
yesterday.
The British gunboat Falcon sailed from
Gibraltar yesterday for Cape JUDY in con-
sequence Of the attack by body of the Sui
tan of Morocco's troops upon the Northwest
Africa Company's depot at that place.
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a Heavy Explosion to Proceed From
jug.

Last evening, Mrs. l.. +. Forrest, on Gar
land Lane, had just taken gallon jug Of hot
water from the stove and placed 1t in the sink
in the kitchen where 1t burst, and the pieces
were scattered in all parts of the room. One
piece struck Mrs. Forrest in the left wrist.
cutting cash about three inches in length.
another tore piece Of cloth from the front
OF her dress, part Of she iron sink was
broken of, the window sash and panes were
broken, and the walls and ceiling filed with
holes The wound In Mrs. Forests wrist bled
sewed up the cut. She had a very narrow
escape from a much more serious accident.
II was heavy explosion TO proceed from
jug.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-04-24
BASE BALL.
GAME TODAY.

The Portlands will play the Presumpscots
this afternoon. The Presumpscots are one
of the strongest amateur clubs in this State,
and feel quite confident of making a good
showing against the home team. Play be-
gins at 2.30
A CHALLENGE.
The South Portlands consist of the same
players that composed the Sentinels last
year. and are too much for the Willards. II
r. Curran means to challenge the Willard
B. B. G. to play for $40 side against the
same nine which the w. B. b. G, defeated on
Fast Day afternoon, that challenge is accept
ed, the game to be called at a. m, on the
Willard grounds, Arbor Day.
CHAs. o. SPEAR,
Financial Agent.
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THE STATE.
KENNEBEc COUNTY.

A Gardiner fur dealer says he has bought
$4,000 fox skins this spring, and he thinks
they were shot in Maine.
The Star of the East is now running on the
Kennebec.
PENoBsCoT COUNTY.
The Bangor police broke up a gambling
den in that city Sunday, and caught the pro-
prietors, j. j. Murphy, Of Boston, and F. A.
Wall, of Bangor.
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cutter service; and bill for the construc-
tion of a revenue cutter for use at Boston.
The House then went into committee OF
the whole on the river and harbor bill. Al
ter an unimportant discussion OF various
points, the committee rose and the House
adiourned
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z. P. JONES. Prv't S. O.. 0. 5.

At eancus of Democratic members to-
night, it was voted to resume the debate to-
morrow, 1t being found impossible to fix a
limit Night sessions will be held.
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MAIN &.
Augusta Notes.
Special to the Press.

AUGUSTA, April 23.-G. S. Stevenson, of
Clinton, special constable to enforce the
liquor law, has resigned both as constable
and deputy sheriff.
1t is about as good as settled that Gen.
Selden Connor will be orator on the occasion
of Names day at Gettysburg next October,
The counsel for young Beal have complete
proof that ON the Monday preceding the
Tuesday on which Beal was poisoned. two
men hailing from Clinton purchased strych-
nine at a Wateryille drug store.
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Base hits~Bowdoins. S; Phillips, 5. Errors
-Bowdoins, s.; Phillips, 13. Pitchers
Thompson and Stearns. Umpire-L. Mowry.
At Lowell-Lowells, 26; Stonehams, 7.
AT rovidence-Browns, 10; Trinitys, g.
AT Observation-Disclosures IL; Brooklyns,
three.
At delphia-Athletics, IS; Clevelands
seven.
At st. Louis-St Louis, 3; Cincinnatis 2.
At Kansas City-Kansas Citys, 10; Louis
villes, Is.
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THE w EATHER.

WASHINGTON. April "a.
The indications for New England are
fair, preceded in Western Maine by light
rains or snow, fresh to brisk northwesterly
winds, backing to westerly, slight changes in
the temperature.
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
PORTLAND, Me-, April %, 1888.
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Mean daily ther 400 Minimum ther .....31.7
Mean daily d'wpt26.3 Max. vel wind... IL
Mean daily hum. 1913 Total precip...... %
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
(April 20, 1888, 11.oo PM
Observations taken at the same moment OF time
At all stations.
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Minister Phelps visited the Senate yester-
day and was introduced by Senator Hawley.
Herald says that the President desires to ap-
point Mr.. Phelps chief justice, but fears the
Irish, with whom Mr.. Phelps is not popular.
Influence. it is said, is being brought to place
Mr.. Phelps on the benz send Secretary En-
by giving the vacant Cabinet position to Con-
gressman Collins.
The President vetoed several pension bills
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Notes..

Flaherty and Brown will be the umpires
in today's games.
The newsboys and carriers will be admit
ted TO the game today.
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what is Known in Bangor,
IN METHODIST PuLPITs.
List of the Appointments of the East
Maine Conference.

RocKLAND, April 23.-The Sunday ser
vices of the East Maine Conference were
very impressive, sermons being delivered by
Bishop Fowler and Rev. Charles Parkhurst.
The closing business session was held to-
day. The followingare the appointments:
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Good TempIars at Bangor.

BANGOR, April 23.-The Grand Lodge of
Good Templars of Maine held meeting
here Tuesday and Wednesday. The officers
of the Grand Lodge were given a reception
this evening by No Surrender Lodge of this
city which was largely attended. The prin-
cipal grand officers of the lodge present are
Grand Templar. NJ. j. Dow, Grand Counsel
lor, j. III. Hamilton, Grand Vice Tenplar,
Mrs. E. e. Knight, Grand Secretary. George
E. Bracket, Grand Treasurer E. b. Norton,
Past Grand Templar, A. j. Chase.
What is Known in Bangor
BANGOR, April 23.-The sheriff here has
been notified by inspector Byrnes of the at
tempt to release Foster. A young man
named Emerson has visited the prisoners
several times and today two strangers were
observed hanging around in the vicinity of
the Jail.
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one of those unIoaded Pistols.

RocKLAND, April 23.-Frank i. Shaw, a
locksmith of this city, while examining a
revolver to-day was severely wounded in the
head by the discharge of the weapon which
was supposed to be unloaded.
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FOR Burning Buildings.

SKEwHEGAN, April 23.-Dayid 81. Corson
was arraigned to-day before Trial Justice
Bachelor charged with hiring Water Holt to
burn set of farm buildings owned by Mrs.
Eastman Hathorn, of Athens, in the fall of
1885, Walter Holt is now deceased and his
father and step-mother are the principal
witnesses against Corson, who was bound
over to await the action of the grand jury at
the September term of the Supreme Court
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victorIa's Welcome.

BERLIN, April 2s.-Most of the papers
welcome Victoria. The Post says: "The
nation effers a mute yet respectful homage
to the sovereign of the great and friendly
state who has come to visit the sick bed Of
our suffering Emperor"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-04-24

The Democratic Senators held a caucus
this morning to further discuss the fisheries
treaty. 1t was proposed that in case the
Republicans evinced unwillingness to ratify
the treaty to suggest that action be delayed
until the fishermen should have chance to
test the m0duS Uirendi.
This policy seemed to find general favor in
the caucus, but was not formulated into
resolution and no vote was taken on that or
any other subject.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-19
He Knew Himself.

One Of the patrol force arrested a citizen
living away out Gratiot avenue tho other
day, and just as they were ready to leave the
house he said
IL ought to pat the bracelets on, / suppose,
but If you will promise not TO give INC any
trouble won't expose you as prisoner
''ili promise replied the man. They had
only started, however, when he added.
Say you'd better put EN- on"
"But you promised"
"Yes, know, but ! am probably the big
gest liar in Detroit and you can't trust me.
I'm already wondering if | could outrun
you"
Put 'em on" said tho wife, who stood 10y
with a smile. "Jim is a good fellow and
good husband but he hasn't told the truth IN
twenty-five years"
"You see,n continued Jim, as the hand
cuffs wcrc snapped on, u know myself and
don't want TO take any unfair advantage.
Now come on and III behave myself"
But he proved himself liar by running of
with the handouts Detroit Free Press.
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The Capfain Repenfed.

Years ago, when the Salisbury Trouba'
dcurs were struggling for popular recog
nition they found themselves one day on a
Mississippi river steamer in pecuniary dis
tress. They wanted to reach n certain town
hundred miles away. but the sum Of their
cash was barely sufficient TO pay their way
To the first station. less than twenty mile:
distant from the starting point. Nate SAILS
bury, whose courage had never failed in spite
Of the company's long and unsuccessful fight
with malignant fate, tried to brace" tho
captain Of the steamer to carry them TO their
next stand, but that official was gruff and
obduratc, not TO say linty hearted.
No, sir" he thundered ASHORE you got
And The poor wandering Ministries suddenly
found themselves on the wharf with bag and
baggage, scrip and scrippage The bell rang
nnd just as the wheels began TO turn the
members Of the company viewed adieux &c
the steamer and struck up, loud and clear
the song:
We parted by the river, you and
II was too much for the captain, beneath
whose frowning exterior was a heart Of gold
He swung his boat up to the wharf again
took the whole party on board, treated then
10 the best he had and finally landed them at
the point they most desired to reach.-De'
troit Free Press.
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Although the daily press prints copious
statements of horrors, many people con-
tinue TO confde in the common oil lamp
with fearless reliance nothing short OF
incredible, considering the well known
dangers associated with it, careless man
agement Some OF the state legislatures
hove enacted laws 90 regulate the manu-
facture Of kerosene oil, limiting the flash
ing point" TO not less than 100 dogs. Fab
rcnheit. This, however, appears TO be an
nlusory safeguard. Experiments seem TO
have conclusively proved that most Of the
lamps made will, even with the best quail
ity OF oil, generate gas in sufficient guam
titles TO cause a violent explosion. A
writer in late number Of The Scientific
American compares the ordinary kerosene
lamp 10 o miniature gas machine, rssking
gas and depositing it in the oil tshk RS
effectively US though it were an apparatus
especially designed for that purpose.
1t may be worthy of mention here that
the gas thus referred 10 Is an element
capable Of cxerting immense energy when
ignited. but this contingency can be al
ways provided against 10y using a good
lamp and keeping it well supplied with
oil, SO as 10 leave little space in the tank
for gas. Under these conditions & lamp
that is carefully handled and never re-
plenished while burning will rarely or
never explode. Il NJ" in Boston BUD
get.