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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-05-15
WRECK AND EXPLOSION.
Peculiar and Fatal Accident on the
Santa Fe Road.

DENVER, Col, May 14.-A fast train
known as the Thunderbolt on the Santa Fe
railroad collded with freight near Foun-
tain, Colorado, this morning at o'clock.
The Thunderbolt arrived at Fountain at 241
a. m. and had been standing few minutes
when q caboose and some cars, the brakes of
which had got loose in some way, ran down
from a side track and struck the train with
terrific force One was loaded with naptha,
which exploded throwing the oil over every
thing and setting the train on fire. T he train
men showed the uninjured cars back from
the wreck and were trying to save the depot
when it was discovered that two cars were
standing on the main track that were not
wrecked. The nearest one was burning and
was tagged powder" Shortly afterwards
the car exploded completely demolshing
the depot. several dwellings and number of
cars. Three persons, one woman and two
men were killed by the explosion and 15
were wounded, but none very seriously
There is hole in the ground where the car
stood about 80 feet in diameter. Two cars
were burned and 16, together with the loco
motives. were more or less injured. 1t is
supposed that tramps let off the brakes on
the freight cars.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-05-15

After the services the church bell began
tolling, striking seventy times or once for
each year in the life of Mr.. Warren.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-05-15
BASE BALL.
New England League.

MANcHEsTERs, D; PoRTLANDs,2 2
Again the Portlands played good ball and
again their opponents played little better
than they did. What luck they do have!
They get their hits when they do no good
and the other teams never play poor ball
enough to give them a chance to win. The
weather yesterday was raw and cold and on
ly handful of spectators shivered through
the game. The new manager, Mr.. Mahoney,
occupied the bench for the first time. The
result was apparent in better coaching, at
least
The Manchesters started off at a rattling
gait in the first inning, Scheffier hitting safe,
going to second on passed ball and scoring
on Campana's hit. In the second inning
after single and double had put Kelty and
Doyle on second and third, Stine felded a
ball from Clark's bat so quickly that Prince
caught the runner at the plate, making
double play. In the third Scheffler hit safe.
stole second, went to third on Campana's out
and home on Householder's poor throw to
catch him. In the fourth the visitors got
runs enough to win the game beyond all
doubt. hits by Clinton, Kelly, Clarke and
Ellis did the business, with few trifling cr-
rors. After that the Manchesters made only
one or two hits and were easily kept from
scoring, The Portlands made their two runs
in the sixth inning. Prince hit safe; House
holders sacrifice advanced him to second.
Householder was really safe at first but the
umpire said out. Then a fly from Brady,'s
bat was muffed by Doyle, and Myers hit
filled the bases. Stine waited and Ellis, not
being able to get the ball over the plate, gave
him his base on balls, forcing Prince home.
Weidman's out at first brought in Brady and
them Mitchell ended the excitement by hit
ting short fly to Klusman.
The Manchesters make a somewhat diff
ferent appearance than they did when they
came to this city the first time last year.
Now they play like veterans. There is no
use in trying to conceal the fact that we are
in pretty fast company, and if the Portlands
are going to pull away from the foot they
have got to do some hitting in tight places,
as we'll as playing sharp fielding game. The
score follows:
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TOPICS FROM THE STATE CAPITAL.
The Kennebec Far Above Its Usual
Limits
with Lots of Snow Yet unmelted in
the Woods.
What the Telegraph Companies Will
Pay the State.
Especial to the Press.l

AUGUSTA, May 14.-Mr. r. b. Caldwell,
for twenty-five years editor of the Gardner
Reporter, has sold out his interest in that
paper to the Reporter Publishing Company,
and will 60 West. probably to Dakota. The
paper will be managed and edited by Mr.. w.
J. Lawder, one Of the principal owners and
who has been connected with it as business
manager for several years, which insures
that the Reporter will continue the bright
and newsy local sheet which it has been in
the past.
The Kennehec river is well up over the
wharves and reports from the headwaters
are that the water in Moosehead Lake and
the several branches of the river is the high
est known for years. There is also large
body of snow and should rain and warm
weather follow a freshet is likely to result
Hon. j. Manchester Haynes departed for
the Lake today, where the new steamer
.Moosehead," one hundred feet in length, is
to be launched tomorrow.
The following is the tax which has been
assessed against the telegraph companies in
the State, and which will probably be ac-
cepted by the Governor's Council tomorrow
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-05-15
OIL Eity's Peril.

on CRY, Pa, May l4,-The fire caused by
the explosion of the mining oil tanks is un-
der control. The great overflow of the larg-
est tank which was looked for with so much
terror occurred at o'clock this morning.
The tank vomited forth its contents and
huge islands of burning oil, some of them a
hundred feet in diameter, foated down the
creek. The booms proved useless and the
fierce mass of fire swept on, burning several
dwellings, besides Western New York d
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-05-15
New YORK Democrats.

The Democratic State convention has de-
termined upon Frederick R. Candert as tenn
porary chairman of the State convention to-
morrow. The slate for delegates at large is Z:
Raines of Monroe, Flower of New York,
Hugh Mclaughlin of Kings, and Smith M.
Weed of Clinton, EX-Mayor Cooper and Os-
wald Ottendorfer are fighting for Flowers
nlapa
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Mindful of His Obligation.
[Wateryille Mail.1

One day this week hand-organ man
stopped in front of house and began to
play. A little girl came out of the house
and gave him two cents, Just as some
students urged him to 60 with them; but he
said he would after he had PLAYED a while
for the girl The students told the man if
he would go with them they would pay him
well. The organ grinder, not wishing to
lose good job, asked the lady to excuse him,
and went to the college; but little later he
returned to his former customer and PLAYED
all his tunes, to the delight of the little girl
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-05-15
THE FISHERIES TREATY.
Senators Reject the Propositions Re-
spectIng Its Consideration.

WASHINGTON, May 14,-The Senate spent
three hours in secret session today discuss
ing Senator Riddleberger's resolution for an
open consideration of the fisheries treaty
and Senator Hoar's resolution for steno-
graphic report of the debate, to be made pub
lie at the option of the Senate. Both were
defeated, the Democrats voting solidly
against them and the Republicans dividing.
The consideration of the fisheries treaty was
postponed until Monday.
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The Supreme Court today denied an appli-
cation for rehearing of the telephone CASE.
This application was made by the Peoples
and Overland telephone comdanies who
first inventor of the telephone. The appli-
cation was denied under the rules of the
court, none of the justices who concurred
in the former dicision having requested
rehearing.
The Supreme Court today. rendered de-
cision in the Coy-Bernheimer tally sheet
forgery case from indianapolis. The decis-
ions of the courts below were affirmed.
The United States Supreme Court nas ad-
journed until October.
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MEMORIAL SERVICES
OF the Late S. D. Warren Held at
Cumberland Mills.
Employees EuIogize Their Benefactor
and Friend.

In honor to the memory Of the late S. d.
Warren, whose funeral took place in Boston
at D. m. yesterday, the flag on the grea.
paper mills, which were owned by Mr.. War
rem at Cumberland Mills, was placed at half
mast work throughout the mills was sus-
pended, all the schools and stores in the vii
lage were closed and at the same hour of the
funeral in Boston, memorial services were
held in the Warren memorial church at Cum
berland Mills. The auditorium of the
church was draped in black and white on
both sides and ends. The pulpit was heavi-
ly draped in black and resting against the
front of it was sheaf Of wheat tied with
ribbon on which were the words ''at rest"
On the floor in front of the platform was
beautiful hydrangea inl full bloom, and in
vases on either side Of the pulpit were guam
titles Of Gala lilies. Over the portrait of Mr..
Warren, which was hung on the front of the
organ, was a white dove. In front Of the
gallery in the rear of the church there was
another large portrait of Mr.. Warren, and
this as well as the other was draped in
black.
The services were exceedingly appropriate
and pathetic. They consisted Of simple
heartfelt eulogies pronounced by more than
twenty men who have been employed by Mr..
Warren, many of them for over twenty
years. Surely no tribute to the memory Of
great and philanthropic man could be mere
fitting than the praises of those who for
score of years have been his trustworthy em-
ployees. Many of those who spoke were
overcome with grief as with fearful eyes
they referred to Mr.. Warren as their generous
benefactor, friend and father. Such sincere
and touching testimonials of esteem on the
part of employees for employer are certainly
rarely witnessed, but nevertheless they can
be no less than gratifying to those who have
always appreciated the deeds of the good,
benevolent, kind hearted man, S. d. Warren.
Mr.. d. H. Snow, tenor; w. W. Cutter,
bass: Mrs. Edith Thompson. soprano and
Mrs. Abbie Stackpole, alto, was the choir
and sang, and Mr.. William Aver presided at
the organ. The services, which opened with
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-05-15
VENETIAN LIFE OUT WEST.
An Immense Sea with a Town In Its
Midst.

ST. LOUIS, May 14.-Specals from several
points along the upper Mississippi give ac-
counts of great losses to property owners by
the inundations The break at Alexandria
caused great sea, covering 100000 acres, in
the midst of which was modern Venice,
impromptu crafts of all kinds and sizes. The
water in the town of Alexandria is from 70 ur
to six feet deep. The bottom is planted in
wheat and corn and the farming community
reckon their losses at figures aggregating
hoNa nno
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-05-15
JAMAICA GINGER DRINKING.
A Growing Evil Arouses the Autheri-
ties of Richmond.
Especial to the Press.l

RICHMOND, May 17.-As the result of a
growing evil the selectmen have issued the
following notice, which tells its own story:
RICHMOND, Me-, May!11, 1888.
Complaint having been made to u.s. as selectmen
of the town, that Jamaica ginger is being sold ex-
tensvely here to parties who use 1t as beverage,
and much intoxication results therefrom, we have
caused a sample of this so-called Jamaica ginger
to be analyzed by Prof. Robinson Assayer for
Maine and he has reported that 1t contains So per
cent alcohol. We cannot believe that the venders
of this article can fully realize its contents, and
we give this timely warning, hoping that there
may be no occasion for further complaint. Ii
there should be we shall feel compelled TO present
the matter to the county to investigate and in this
we have the cooperation of the county attorney.
The practice of Jamaica ginger drinking is
said.to become as firmly seated as the NOR
phine or opium habit, and its effects un-
doubtedly are pernicious. 1t is probably not
wholly confined to Richmond. and should the
example of Richmond's selectmen be followed
by those of other towns it might be product.
i've of beneficial results.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-05-15
De Bausset's Air ship.

The Hous committee ON ventilation and
acoustics has decided to report favorably to
the House. the bill providing for the build
ing of an air ship upon the plan of NJ. De-
Bausset, for the purpose of conveying PAS
sengers, freight. etc., through the atmos-
phere. The bill appropriates $15O,0OO to en-
able M. De Bausset to construct an air ship,
an invention of his, consisting essentially of
a metallic vessel, made up in compartments,
and otherwise suitably braced and strength
ened against external weight or pressure,
and of requisite size, SO that when sufficient
ly exhausted of air it will, by displacement
weight, rise in the air and sustain and carry
a desired burden.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-05-15
MIR. Blaine In Paris.

NEW YORK, May 14.-A Paris cable to the
Herald says; among the latest arrivals is
Blaine. lie is more robust than ever and is
greatly benefited by his trip South. He will
not be interviewed on that topic or any 9th
er. There is growing conviction here
among Americans that he is strong and well,
and if the nomination is forced upon him,
although he may refuse it thrice, he may be
obliged to accept it in the end"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-05-15
4 Poor Reward.

CONCORD, N. H., May 14.-March 14th,
the day after the great blizzard, David l..
Gage, of Hopkinton, the mail carrier, left
that village on foot with the mail bag on his
back. On account of the gigantic drifts he
was compelled to crawl the most of the way
until he reached the Concord line, four
miles out, where he found team waiting
which brought him to the city. The post
office authorities at Washington have fined
him 81. 40 for delaying the mails.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-05-15
MAINE.
VIM. Kenniston's Funeral.

BooTHBAY, May 14.-Impressive services
were held here yesterday for VIM. Kennis
ton, who was murdered by Llewellyn Quinn
by There was very large attendance. The
service was conducted by Rev. Messrs.
Evans and Sawyer, Mr.. Evans preaching
the sermon. The pail bearers were Messrs
Rufus Houlton, Curtis Reed, Augustus
Whitaker and Deacon Daniel Dodge.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-05-15

The Republicans of Scarboro are requested to
meet at the Town House, on SATURDAY, May
10th, at o'clock p m, to choose delegates to the
State Convention TO be held at Portland, June
18TH and for the translation Of any other business
that may properly come before the caucus.
Per order Town Committee.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-05-15
The LIMERICK Road.

RocKLAND, May 14.-Parker Spofford, of
Bucksport, and James Mitchell, of Belfast,
contractors Of the LIMERICK railroad, broke
ground today and work will be rapidly push
ed To cnmnletinn.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-05-15

The following is the standing of the clubs
in the New England League:
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Cape Elizabeth.

The republicans of Cape Elizabeth are request
ed to meet in caucus at Town House, on SATUR-
DAY, May 10Th, at o'clock p. M, to choose sew
en- az delegates to the State Convention TO be
held at Portland, June 9th.
Per order Town Committee.
A full attendance of Town Committee is re-
quested. j. C. RuNDLETT, Chairman.
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THE WEATHER.
WASHINGTON, May Ii

WASHINGTON. May 10.
The indications for New England are
warmer, except stationery on the coast, 10
cal rains, followed by fair winds, becoming
light to fresh northeasterly.
Cautionary northeast signals displayed at
Ea stport, Narragansett Section, Boston and
Boston Section.
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Mean daily bar. 80 Maximum ther. ....479
Mean daily ther...42.7 Minimum ther.. .....408
Mean daily d'wpt.40.3 Max. vel. wind... 20
Mean daily hum. 9o.7 Total precp..... o2
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
May IA, 1888, 11oO PM)
Observations taken at the same moment of time
At all stations
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Burns, Hines and Turner
LYNNs, II; woRCEsTERs, 0.
The Lynns played all around the Worces-
ters yesterday and succeeded in making the
first shut out of the New England League
this season. The score:
Innings. 2
Worcesters. o o o O.
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THE MAINE STATE PRESS.

Published every THURSDAY MORNING, at $3.50
a wear; If paid in advance $500 a year.
Advertisements inserted in the "MAINE STATE
PRESS" (Which has large circulation In every
part OF the State for 81 90 per square for first in
sertion. and 80 cents per square for each subse-
quent insertion.
Address all communications TO
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,

Published every day Sundays excepted) by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY.
AT OF EXCHANGE STREET, PORTLAND. ME.
TERMS Eight Dollars a Year. To mail sub
scribers Seven Dollars Year, If paid In a1vance
= RATES orr ADvERTIsING-0n inch OF space
the length OF column, or twelve lines 'aonpdriet
constitutes square"
80 per square, daily, first week; 75 cents per
week after; three insertions or less, $1.OO con-
tinuing every other day after first week. % cents.
Half square, three insertions or less, 70 cents +;
one week, 81 90; so cents per week after.
SPECIAL NOTICES, one-third additional.
Under head OF "AMUsEMENTs" and AUCTION
SALES" $500 per square per week; three inser-
fions or ltes 81 30.
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cAUcUsES,


The Republicans of Westbrook are requested to
meet at "Odd Fellows HalP', Saccarappa,
WEDNESDAY EVENING, May 1eth, at 7.S0
O'Clock, TO choose delegates 10 attend State Con-
Yention at Portland, June IL, 1888.
Per order Republican Town Committee:
WestbrOok MAY 10, 1883. my12dtd
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The National League.
Notes.

If pleasant next Saturday, the M. S. C. and
Rates teams will play in Lewiston.
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The Republicans OF Falmouth are requested TO
meet at the Town House on FRIDAY, May 18, at
Al p. M, 10 choose three delegates TO the con-
vention which meets at Portland, June 18th, and
also to choose town committee.
Per order,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-05-15
suicide or Murder.

BrDDEFoRD, May 14.-Some of the friends
of Hobart Hersey, of Bar Mills, who was
found dead with bullet hole in his head
Saturday, shortly after reaching here from
New York to visit his mother, think there
are evidences of foul play and point to the
facts that two pistol shots were heard, that
there was only small amount of change in
his pocket, and that the revolver was one
which he wasInever known to carry. The sui
eide theory is most generally accepted, how
evar
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-05-15
sa Ie Of the ocean House.

BIDDEFoRD, May 14.-The Ocean House
property at Old Orchard was sold today by
the heirs of the late Francis Milliken to a
syndicate composed of Stephen 5. Mitchell,
Lewis p. True, George L. Twambly, Chas.
NJ. Mill and L. p Rodman. all of Saco.
The price paid was $4,000. The hotel will
probably be run this season by Lewis p.
True, of the Saco House.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-05-15

Earned runs-Portlands, 7; Manchesters, 4.
Two-base hits-Kelty, Ellis. Stolen bases
Scheffier, Kelly, Clarke, Ellis, Brady z, House.
base on errors, Manchesters, i Portlands, 3.
Struck out-Koons, Householder, Campana, Car
ney, Clinton, Clarke. Double plays-Stlne
man, 2; Clarke, O. Wild pitches-Mitchell, 1.
Time-1 b. 30 min Umnire-knight.
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PENNSYLVANIA railroad bridge, two miles be-
low. and a large barrel factory.
PIrTsBURG, Pa, May 15-A dispatch
from Oil City, Pa, says: Greatly exagger-
ated reports have been sent out concerning
the fire. The total loss is now considered
less than $4,000.
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LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
PORTLAND, Me-, May IA, 1888.
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tOlling, striking seventy times or once for
each year in the life Of Mr.. Warren.
THE FUNERAL IN BOSTON.
An Associated Press despatch from Boston
says: "The paper manufacturers of Boston
and vicinity met this morning and took ac-
ton in relation to the death of S. d. Warren.
They voted to close their places between
and p. IN. to-day and appointed a commit
tee to attend the funeral. Resolutions were
also adopted. The funeral occurred in Mt.
Vernon church this afternoon, and a large
concourse was present. Rev. Mr.. Herrick,
the pastor, officiated. The service was i'm
personal and formal, resembling the ritual
of the Episcopalans. The hymns sung by
the choir were: my faith looks up to Thee,
and Jerusalem, the Golden" The of1eiatlng
clergyman announced that on sunday next
he would pronounce an eulogy. Among
those present was large gathering OF the
business associates and acquaintances OF the
deceased besides a long list OF clergymen,
publishers and paper trade men, and also
Ger. Banks, Hon. Jacob Sleeper, Samuel
johnson. DR.. Samuel Eliot and Ex-Governor
Claflin, The flowers were not profuse, but
in perfect taste The pail bearers were Hon.
III. o. Houghton, Henry Woods, Hon. Geo.
s. Hale. Isaac Fenno, George w. Hammond,
M. b. Masan, j. L. Warren and III. f. Mer-
rlam. The burial was at Mt Auburn.
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Fell from a Beam.

WINTHROP, May 14.-Francis Pearley,
about 60 years old, living on the last farm in
Winthrop on the Monmouth road, fell from a
beam this morning, striking on a hay rack,
breaking several ribs and bruising his body
in fearful manner. He was seriously If
not fatally injured.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-05-15
RockIand Red Men.

RocKLAND. May 14.-D. d. Great Sachem,
A. /. Mather, of this city, instituted Meeadi-
cut tribe of the Improved Order of Red Men,
in Rockport, Saturday evening. The new
tribe has sixty-seven charter members. The
following are the officers:
Sachem-H. L. Shepard.
Senior Sagamore-J. S. Foster.
Junior Sagam0re-A. ID. Champney.
Prophet-O.F. Burgess.
Chief of Records-Justin ii. Sherman.
Keeper of Wampum-P. B. Cooper.
First Sanap-L. IL. L0vejoy.
Second Sanap-A. S. BuZZell
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CetcheII ArraIgned.

AUGUSTA, May Thames Getchell, who
caused the death of William Hopkins here
Saturday night, was arraigned before Judge
Andrews today for manslaughter. He was
put under $1,000 bonds to appear at the Sep
tember term of the superior court. The
bonds were furnished.
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E.P. JoSFs. Prv't 5. c.. U. 8. A.
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LowELLs. 10; sALEMs 9,

The Lowells won at Salem yesterday in
the presence of 800 people. The home team
suffered from the umpire's decisions, and
made bad errors at critical times. The score:
Innings. 2 3
Lowells. .............2 3 O-lU
Salems.............O Q q