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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-05-09
GENERAL NEWS.

Mrs. Sarah j. Robinson. the Massachu-
setts murderess, is reported to be dangerous
ly ILL.,
General Boulanger was elected from
Loseere today and received heavy votes In
other communes.
The first company of the Governors Foot
Guards celebrated its Tooth anniversary at
Hartford, Ct, yesterday.
The fishery protection service in the Gulf
st. Lawrence will be inaugurated next week
by the cruiser La Canadienne.
Nine buildings were destroyed by fire in
the village of Antrim, n. H., yesterday
cause defective chimney.
Hon. Jesse Gault, a prominent New Hamp-
shire Republican, died at Hooksett yester-
day.
Captain Quick and crew of the steamer
Eureka which was sunk Sunday, who were
supposed to have been drowned, have arrived
in Philadelphia safely.
1t is stated en- the authority of Governor
Pillsbury. of Minnesoss, that the controlling
interest in the Ste. Marie railroad has --heen
acquired by the Canadian Pacific.
A powder house at the Colby mine, Besse-
mer, Mich, blew up yesterday, killing two
and injuring five persons.
The property of the Springfield Union has
been attached for $50,0o0 as part OF the pro-
ceedings instituted to recover damages by
the relatives of the five victims Of the recent
fire.
Fire Monday night destroyed the Erie rail
way bridge at jamestown, New York, vat.
ued at SIS, 900; the Marvin oil works, valued
at $25,0O0, and other property valued at $lO,
900.
Two murderers, Robert G.. Hall and David
Vincent, were hanged yesterday morning In
Philadelphia at 1880. Hall was cheerful to
the last, while Vincent was Indifferent and
Sullen.
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THE METHoDIsTs.
Resolutions introduced Upon the
Death of Rev. c. J. Clark.

NEW YORK, May S.-Bishop Walden. of
Chattanooga, presided this morning at the
session of the Methodist conference. A
resolution was adopted that the fares OF lady
delegates, ruled out yesterday. be paid to
and from their destination by the confer
ence. An amendment asking sthat the ex-
penses of Mrs. Stone, reserved delegate
from Bombay, also be paid, was tabled.
Certain lay delegates, not residents in the
districts of the conferences that elected
them, were given seats after long debate.
Rev. DIR. Chadburne, of the Maine confer
ence, read resolution regarding the death
of Rev. G. j. Clark, of Maine, at the Sturte-
want House Sunday. After the reading, the
whole conference sang the hymn, 4 would
not live Away" A resolution was also read
regarding the death of Levi I. Bates, of
East Weymouth, Mass, who also died Sun
day at the Sturtevant House. Memorial SER
vices will be held hereafter. The confer
ence adjourned at 1890.
1t is said that ex-Lieut. Governor Cum
back, of Indiana. will move tomorrow that
the conference limit the term of bishoprics
to eight years, an Office hitherto regarded as
permanent.
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Lth CONGRESS--.FIRST SESSION.
SENATE.
w WAsHINGToN. May s.

w WASHINGTON, May 3.
In the Senate today, Senator Hoar pre-
sented the memorial of the New England
Conference of the Methodist church, protest
ing against the ratification of the Chinese
treaty or any treaty that precludes Chinese
ministers or Chinese delegates to religious
convention for coming into the country,
characterizing it as utterly un-American and
un-Christian. Senator Hoar said that the
memorial be laid on the table, and it was SO
ordered.
The Senate then resumed consideration of
the railroad land grant forfeiture bill, the
question being on the amendment offered
YESTERDAY by Senator Palmer to one offered
by Senator Spooner. April 80. The ques-
tion was discussed by Senators Berry,
mers amendment was laid on the table and
the amendment offered by Senator Spooner
agreed to. Yeas, 25; Nays, 16.
Senator Palmer offered an amendment
that nothing in the bill be construed as ex-
empting from forfeiture that portion of the
grant conferred by the State of Machigan on
the Marquette and Ontonagon Railroad lying
Senators Dolph and Edmunds opposed the
amendment, but it was agreed to. Yeas, "a;
nays, 16.
Senator Hoar offered an amendment to
confirm the title of lands held by the Portage
Ship Canal Company.
SenatorBerry said the title was founded on
fraud, as shown by the report of the House
committee on public lands, in Congress.
Senator Hoar denfended the Canal Com
pany's title and a long calloquy ens9ed be-
tween Senators Hoar and George. The dis
cussion was continued at length by Senators
Hoar. George. Teller and Stockbridge. The
bill finally Went over without action on SEN
ator Hoar's amendment with the understand
ing that will be taken up tomorrow at the
conclusion of the morning business.
A message from the President on the sub
ject of the impressment into theFrench army
of john Prussia, an American citizen, was
laid before tho Senate and referred to the
committee on foreign relations. The Senate
then adjourned.
HOUSE.
Mr. Bryce. of New York, rising to ques-
of privilege, read the language used by Mr..
Woodburn, of Nevada, in reference to ex-
Congressman Hewitt having apologized to
the British minister for offering resolution
of inquiry as to the case of O'Donnell, un-
der sentence of death in Great Britain. Mr..
Bryce stated that he denied the correctness
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STATE POLITICS.

YARMOUTH DELEGATES FOR CLEAVEs.
Andrew Leighton, B. l.. Bucknam, j. Y.
Hodsdon, II. G. Ross and Addin Young
have been chosen by the Republicans Of
Yarmouth as delegates to the Portland Con
Yention.
The following resolution was adopted:
Resolred, That the Republicans Of Yarmouth,
in caucus assembled, recognizing the high eharae-
ter and abilities OF Hon. Henry b. CleaYes, his
untarnished record as soldier and as citizen,
his well known loyalty to Republican principles,
do heartily endorse his candidacy. and hereby In
struct our delegates TO work for his nomination
by every honorable means.
wHITEFIELD AND JEFFERSON FOR MARBLE
AT the Republican caucus held in White
field Monday evening, X. S. Partridge, Chas.
f. Choate, and A. K. g. Smith were chosen
delegates to attend the Republican State
Convention, to be held at Portland, June IL,
1888. The following resolution was unani-
mously adopted:
Resoyved That the delegates this night elected
10 attend the Republican State Convention at
Portland June 18th, are hereby instructed 70 use
all honorable means TO secure the nomination OF
Hon; S. 5. Marble as the Republican candidate
for Governor; and they are hereby authorized TO
fill any vacancies that may exist In the delega-
ton, but they are instructed TO I'LL them only
Marble.
At the Republican caucus held in Jeffer-
son, Monday night, ii. W. Clarey. James II.
Noyes, j. j. Bond and John G. Weeks were
chosen delegates to attend the Republican
State Convention at Portland, 10 be held
June 18th The following resolution was
adopted unanimously:
Resolced That the delegates this night elected
TO attend the Republican state Convention at
Portland June 18th, are hereby instructed 20
support first and TO the last, Hon. s. 5. Marble
and to use all honorable means 20 secure his nom
inati0n as the Republican candidate for Cover
nor, and they are authorized 10 NIL any vacancies
that may exist in the delegation, but they are IN
structed to hll them only with men VINO taVor the
nomination OF Hon. S. ). Marble.
OTHER DELEGATES.
For Fort Fairfield these delegates have
been chosen, they being for Mr.. Burleigh;
Nicholas Fessenden, NJ. NJ Drew, f. A.
Thurlough, G. E. Holt. F. w. Burns.
The Republicans of Columbia have elect
ed j. w. Coffin and George b. Drisko as del
egates to the Portland Convention; those Of
Leeds are Hon. d. f. Lothrop, Hon. George
Parcher and Willard Lothrop; Of Hebron.
z. l.. Packard and III. A Cushman; Of De-
blois, w. ID. Mills. In these towns the dele
cations are claimed by Mr.. Burleigh.
The following are the delegates elected in
Sanford: Hosea Willard, Benz. +. Hanson,
Windsor L. Moulton, Charles Ii. Frost, W.
Z. SanbOrn.
The town of Bristol has selected Marble
| delegates.
NOTES.
1t is reported that Hon. F. A. Powers Of
Houlton will present Mr.. Burleigh's name at
the Portland Convention.
Hon. S. 5. Brown of Wateryille wants to
be district delegate to the National Demo-
cratic Convention.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-05-09
SNOW PITS IN ITALY.
A Subs titute for Ice When Lakes and
Rivers do Not Freeze.
youths Companion. I


On the plains of Southern Italy, even in
the coldest winter, ice is unknown and snow
never falls. But in the Appennine range of
mountains, which runs through the peninsu-
la, there are exhaustless stores of the prec-
ious substance.
A few of the lofty peaks have snow on
them all the time and on one, | Gran Sasos
d. Italia (The Great Rock of Italy, there is a
glacier. But, as general thing, the snow
disappears from the ridges sby the end OF
May, consequently the people make great ell
forts to store 1t away and preserve II for the
time of need.
For this purpose deep and wide snow
wells or caverns are dug in the mountain
side, and in February, which is generally the
time the snow is frozen hardest, before the
Spring sun has begun to soften the surface,
the people-men, women and children of
the village turn out and camp on the noun
tain side They cut out the pearly substance
into broad, thick, white layers, and pack it
into the wells.
The blocks are tightly pressed together
until they form one compact mass. Then,
when the cavern is filed almost TO the top. It
is covered with mating, and upon that, with
straw, dried leaves and branches, to keep
the air out The mouth of the cavern is then
closed up. Sometimes there is over the
mouth a rude stone building.
If advantage be taken of the natural fea-
lures of the mountain, such as clumps Of
thick trees which in the Summer will shade
the spot, or deep clefts in the rocks where
the sun does not penetrate, these caverns
may often he placed as low down as the snow
line. That is, of course, a great advantage,
as the nearer to market the depot OF supplies
can be made, the less the cost Of transporta-
tiOn.
When the snow does fall in any considera-
BILE quantity on the lower and inhabited reg
ions of the mountain it is the occasion Of
Joy and festivity on the part Of the peasants,
who flock from all sides to gather and de-
post the treasure in snow cave.
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A Dishonest Maine Cashier and the
Trouble He Caused.

The theft of S41 900 from an express pack
age somewhere between New York bank
and the Treasury Department at Washing
ton, is robbery of very rare kind. 1t is
said that there have been two previous rob
berries Of this character. One of them oc-
CURED in 1874 or 1875, when the division had
Just been established. The clerks and
counters had not learned their business
thoroughly and the bureau was greatly over
worked, for the national bank currency had
become seriously worn, and every bank in
the country was trying to get new notes for
old ones. A cashier in Maine sent pack
age marked, "Two thousand dollars" for re-
demption 1t was put in the safe to await
its turn, and it lay there week before 1t
was reached. 1t was then given to a young
woman counter who took 1t to her desk, OPP
ened it, and found in it nothing but newspa-
per cuttings. This package was put up so
that no external examination OF 1t would
arouse suspicion. The papers had been cut
into pieces Just the size of bank notes and
packed together closely, and the package
was as solid and heavy as If it contained the
$4,000. The young woman supposed some
one in the division had been playing a Joke
on her, and without saying WORD threw tne
package into the waste basket and got anoth-
er one to count. When they came TO close
up business one lot of money was missing,
and then the counter told about the make
believe package that had been given her. 1t
was found in her waste basket intact. ex-
cept that it had been opened just enough to
reveal the character of the contents. There
was prolonged investigation, great deal
of correspondence, and suit in the Court Of
Claims and the treasury employees were not
entirely freed from suspicion until six or
seven years afterward, when the Maine
cashier was proved to be defaulter and 1t
was found that the false package was a de-
vice he had resorted to for getting $1,000.
Ten years ago there was another robbery in
much the same way, but the amount was
small and the circumstances were such that
the treasury employees haa little trouble in
proving their innocence.
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THE BRADFORD ACCIDENT.
The Railroad Commissioners Make
Their Report.

Boston, May S.-rhe railroad commits
sioners have made their report on the acci-
dent at Bradford on the Boston q Maine
road last winter. They find that the acci-
dent is due to the broken flange of the bag
gage car wheel, but fail to find any serious
defect in the iron. The dangerous construct
ion of the road at this point, combining the
hasards of a curve, switch and the location
of the tank house, are pointed out and rec
concentrations made as to the Improvement
of the condition of things. 1t is also rec
commended that wheel inspectors be espec.-
tally instructed in their duties and not al
lowed to perform them in a merely purfunc-
tory manner. The report concludes as follows:
.'This fearful accident enforces the neces-
sity of more stringent specifications, more
searching tests preparatory to the purchase
of wheels whether cast-iron or steel-tlred, ana
whether to be used in the passenger or IN the
freight service, and more scrutlnlzing ana
thorough inspection. The railroads of the
State have had one of their great sad object
lessons. They should profit by it, and act
upon the instruction which is to be gathered
from it. BY this terrible demonstration
of dangers the standards of approaches
to bridges of the location and style OF
switches and of the manufacture and inspec-
tion of wheels have been raised. Condi-
tions which have heretofore been excusa-
BILE are no longer permissible.
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of that statement and. in yindication Of his
denial, he read telegram from Mayor Hew-
lit, energetically denying that he ever apollo
gized to the British minister. He read
letter from Mr.. Hewitt in whiehlthat gentle
man details the circumstances OF the case.
Mr.. Bryce also read a statement by Minister
West denying that Mr.. Hewitt apologlzed TO
him for his part in the transaction Ihese
documents Mr.. Bryce thought were suihclent
to disproye the charges brought against a
relative Of his by marriage and an honorable
gentleman.
Brumm, of Pennsylvania, were Of the opin-
ion that Mr.. Hewitt did make apology not
wthstanding his denial.
The House then went into committee Of
the whole on the tariff bill, and Mr.. Stock
dale, of Mississippi took the floor in con-
tinuation of his speech in favor OF the Dill,
interrupted by adjournment on Saturday.
Mr.. Hopkins, OF Illinois, opposed the Dill
at length.
haustiye argument in its support and was
followed by L. ID. Taylor, OF Ohio, In opposl-
tion.
Mr.. Richardson, of Tennessee, supported
the bill and Mr. McAdoO, of New Jersey,
argued for protection. Mr.. Morrill,, Of Cali
fornia, advocated the spending the surplus
in paying the public debt and developing the
country.
The committee then rose and the House
t00ka recess until p. IN.
At the evening session, Messrs. Stone oI
Missouri, Chipman Of Michigan, and Martin
of Texas, favored the Mills bin. Mr.. Mar
tin predicted that Kansas, Iowa. Michigan
and all the other Western States would be
carried for Cleveland next fall.
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Business in Somerset Mills.

SOMERSET MILLS, May S.-This place is
preparing for great business boom. The
directors of the Shawmut Fibre Company
held a meeting in Boston the other day, and
voted to erect pulp mill here at once. The
officers and directors of this company are;
President-G. A. Phillips.
Vice Observation-Disclosures IL. Rice.
Cerk-Charles Nj. Phillips.
Directors g. A. Phillips. Alexander ii. Rice,
Arthur T. Lyman, Dana Estes, L. j. Lawrence,
G. III. Newhall, John II. Rice.
A capital stock of $15O,OOo has been sub
scribed. The capacity of the proposed
mill is ten tons per day of dry pulp. 1t is
now expected that this company will be
manufacturing pulp here by August next,
indeed they have already commenced piling
pulp material on their lands for busy fall.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-05-09
Burned Broom Handles.

The alarm Of fire from box No. "a, at short
ly after o'clock last night called the depart
ment to the broom handle factory OF Z. H..
Scanlan, at the foot of Pearl strest. The
fire originated around the boiler, which is in
a small shed built against the side Of the
main building and broke out shortly after
the building had been closed for the night.
The factory is two story wooden building
and the fire worked into this main structure
doing considerable damage among the
stock and injuring the building to the extent
of about 500 or $500. Mr.. Scanlan stated
that he owned the building, which was worth
about $500 and insured for $1,000 with War
rem Sparrow. The stock, Mr.. Seaman said,
was worth $500 and insured. Members OF
the Board of Underwriters state that their
board had complained of the location OF
the boiler.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-05-09
BASE BALL.
New England League.
GAME TODAY.

0A1iE AODA1s
The Lowells will open the league season
in this city this afternoon. Shaw will prob
ably pitch for the Portlands and the Lowells
will have to work If they expect to win.
Lew Knight will probably be the umpire.
The Lowells play here again tomorrow.
LowELLs. II; PoRTLANDs, 9.
The home team won at Lowell yesterday
by superior batting, in loose fielding game.
Burns pitched in very bad form and his
wildness gave the visitors good lead up to
the seventh, when the Lowells pounded out
five runs, following with three in thsefghth
Mclaughlin covered secoparmagn efficiently
Murphy caught a great game. saving Burns
from many wild pitches. The score:
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"Are you the horse editor?" inquired an
innocent looking young woman, approaching
pleasure, miss" he replied takin g on his hat.
'Can you answer all sorts Of questions about
horses?" ''Well, / rather think can, he
said with prideful swell in his bosom. "Oh,
Pm so glad" she twittered, "Will you tell
me the difference between bay horse and a
sea horse?" AS she went out Of the otticeishe
smiled back at him, but he sat gloomily at
his desk and said nothing Washington
Critic
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THE STATE.
ANpRoscoGGIN COUNTY.

ANDROSCOGGlN COUNI1'
Mrs. Brown of Fayette, was thrown with
the carriage, into the Androscoggin river
near Otis Falls, by the horse she was driv-
ing becoming frightened, Monday, She
managed to climb along the shaft and hold
on to the horse while the animal swan near
II TO the falls and then to the shore. Mrs.
Brown was then taken up unconscious by
some lumbermen.
WALDO COUNTY.
viii Rowell was severely injured by fall
ing upon ID circular sawat Whltten's lumber
mill last Thursday lie receiveu @ daan GUY Tba hll
wound is not considered fatal
YORK COUNTY.
The Biddeford journal shows evidence OF
prosperity by appearing in handsome new rev
outfit of type, printed on a new ana I'M
proved press, with enlarged form OIL both
daily and weekly editions
Henry Trefethren of Kittery, VINO Iell
while painting a railroad signal on the Bos-
ton & Maine last week, has died OF his In
juries.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-05-09
To Run with Cleveland

WASHINGTON, May SIT is said that a
movement is being secretly made by certain
Congressman and others in favor with the
administration to run Ex-senator Allen
Thurman of Ohio, on the ticket with Presi-
dent Cleveland. Secretary Villas has a boom
which is a growing one and General Black
would like to run, but is not regarded as an
available candidate. He may run for gov
ernor of Illinois, although General Stephen
son and Commissioner Sparks are being
urged,
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Automatic Heater Co.

A new corporation called the Automatic
Heater Co., has just been organized in this
city for the manufacture and sale OF auto
matte heaters. The officers of the company
are:
President-Charles H. Abbott.
Treasurer-Charles A. Gleason.
Directors Charles A. Abbott, Charles A. Glea-
son, j. S. Murphy.
Capital stock, S8o00 paid in, nothing
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The Lime Rock Road.

RocKLAND, May S.-The Lime Rock Rail-
road Company has contracted for the con-
struction of its road around the quarries
and down to the North End kilns. the work
to commence at once. A big force will be
put on, and work on the trestles will begin
on the arrival of the vessels now due here
from Darien with hard pine.
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The Second Annual Catalogue Of the. Ok
ford County Trotting Horse Breeders Asso-
ciation has been received. 1t contains 64
pages, printed on rose tint paper. There are
% stations represented, 26 brood mares, ~
ily comprises the best the county affords
and some of its members are well known by
the horsemen of this State.
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The Portland Juniors would be pleased to
accept the challenge Of the Congress Blues
but owing to other challenges will be Obliged
to decline for a few days.
The Buffers challenge the Portland
Juniors TO a match game OF ball on the
Western Promenade Saturday at o'clock
Answer through paper.
Mr.. George Morris has issued very neat
and handy Score and Schedule Book OF the
New England League, which Will be much
sought after by those interested In the ma
tional game.
O'Connel, who covers first base for the
Omahas in the Western Association, is max
ing big record.
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Thatcher Relief Corps.

AT the regular meeting Of Thatcher Relief
Corps, No. 26 yesterday afternoon, Inspect
ing Officer Mrs. J. II. Smith, Of Biddeford,
inspected the corps. Two new members
were initiated and the inspection was satis-
factory to all concerned. Ice cream and cake
were served at the close of the meeting, and
plersant time was enjoyed by all present.
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and also Railroad Commissioners Wildes,
Mortland and Bowers. who are making their
usual annual inspection of the road. The
party went to Phillips tonight, and tomorrow
90 to Kingfeld. inspecting the Sandy River
and Franklin & Megantic railroads.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-05-09
The Fire Department.

On Monday evening last the Board Of En-
gineers of the Fire Department reelected
all the officers of the various companies,
with these exceptions; II. S. Bennett was
elected foreman of steamer No. 3, and c. II.
Ray clerk; p b. Hughes clerk of Hook and
Ladder No. 2, and f. E. Doe. clerk of Hook
ami Ladder No. 3.
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Stanwood Cottage, the elegant summer
residence Of Hon. James G.. Blaine at Bar
Harbor, bass been leased for this season by
Col Elliot f. shepard, of the New York
Mail and Express, and who marred daugh-
ter Of the late VIM. IL. Vanderbilt. Mr..
Blaine writes home that he has promised
Mr.. Carnegie to let him drive him in his
coach from London to the Scottish High
lands some time in June.
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A 1oaus Veteran Killed.

BosroN, May s.-John Sweeney, an old
soldier belonging at, the Togus Soldiers
Home. was instantly killed this afternoon by
train at the Boston & Maine station while
standing on the Causeway street crossing.