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The Portland daily press., 1888-12-10
THE TROUBLES IN AFRICA.
Villages Looted and Many Persons
Wounded and MaItreated.

ZANZIBAR, Dec 9.-The British steamer
which was recently sent to Bagamap re-
turned here today with several Indian trad
ers and their families on board. They re-
port that the town is wrecked. There was
severe fighting Thursday and Friday and the
rebel loss was heavy. Two German and two
native dependendants were wounded. Bus
hiri subsequently retired five miles inland
and 1t is reported that he has looted an ivory
caravan and brutally maltreated the Nam
yamweze porters who refused to join him.
Fighting Dutchmen.
AMSTERDAM, Dec. 9.-During a meeting
today to consider a project for the erection
Of statue of the Pope. sixty Socialists
gained admission, and fight ensued between
the Catholics and Socialists. All the furni-
ture in the hall was smashed. The police
were compelled to fire, and several rioters
were wounded. Many arrests were made.
Great agitation continues throughout the
city.
Belgium Troops Ordered Out.
BRUSSELS, Dec. 9.-Two battalions of the
line have been ordered from Antwerp to
Galonyiere, the centre of the strikes and
attempted dynamite outrages. A large num-
Der of strikers have been arrested.
Mr.. Bright's Condition.
LONDON, Dec. 9.-Mr. Bright had a shiv-
ering ht today, which left him in very weak
condition. Other grave symptoms were
manifested.
The Pope's Initiative.
ROME. Dec. 9.-Cardinal Rampulla, Papal
secretary, has sent circular letter to the
Nuncios abroad, desiring them to secure re-
cognition OF the Pope's initiative in propos-
The Portland daily press., 1888-12-10
THE MAINE STATE PRESS.
THE WEATHER.

SIGNAL OFFICE, WAR DEPT,
WASHINGTON, ID. c.,
Dec. 9, 1888, pm.
Indications for next "a hours for New Eng
land are fair weather, preceded by light rain
or snow on the coast; warmer weather,
winds becoming southerly.
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
PORTLAND, Me-, Dec. 8, 1888
The Portland daily press., 1888-12-10
ARoosTooK COUNTY.

A new rogd has been located by the county
commissioners between Presque Isle and
Ashland. An immense amount of freight
Is now hauled over the old road, which is
hilly and "a miles long, while the new road
will be only Is miles long and level.
The Portland daily press., 1888-12-10
THE STATE.
ANDRoscoGGIN COUNTY.

Important additions and improvements are
to be made after Jan. 1st in the Farwell
mills al Lisbon, that will greatly improve
agent sent 20 Boston to negotiate for the
purchase OF the Lewiston mills, has seen the
owners, and they have made price which is
not made public vet -
The Portland daily press., 1888-12-10

METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
(Dec.l9, 1888, 500 P. .M.)
Observations taken at the same moment of tlme
at all stations.
The Portland daily press., 1888-12-10

Mean daily bar. 30.0 .035 Maximum ther.. 20
Mean daily ther...29.0 Minimum ther.... 26.6
Mean daily dwpt.26.0 Max. vel. wind... 4
Mean daily hum..8S.0 Total prcip...... 10
The Portland daily press., 1888-12-10
The Pope's Initiative.

ROME. Dec. 9.-Cardinal Rampulla, Papal
secretary. has sent circular letter to the
Nuncios abroad, desiring them to secure re-
cognition OF the Pope's initiative in propos-
The Portland daily press., 1888-12-10
Fighting Dutchmen.
Belgium Troops Ordered out.
Mr.. Bright's Condition.

LONDON, Dec. 9.-Mr. Bright had shiv-
ering ht today, which left him in very weak
condition. Other grave symptoms were
manifested.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-15
LOUISIANA DEMOCRATS.
Completion of the State Ticket The
Platform.


BATON ROUGE, La, Jan. 14-The Demo-
cratic State Convention re-assembled this
afternoon. The following nominations were
made to complete the State ticket: James
A. Jetfries, of Rapides, Lieutenant Govern
or; Judge Walter H. Rogers, Of Orleans,
Attorney General; w. II. Pipes, of East
Feliciana, Treasurer; Joseph Breaux, of Ibe-
ria, Superintendent of Public Education; /;
Leonard f. Mason, of Concordia, Secretary
of State, and Mr.. Steele, the present in
cumbent, for Auditor. The two last named
are McEneryites.
The convention adopted n platform, from
which the following are extracts;
We indorse the administration Of Grover
Cleveland, and believe that the interests of the
Union will be best served by his reelection.
That the levee system of the State Is ne
cessity for the protection of the lives and
property of our citizens. We pledge ourselves
to develop and maintain and protect the
same to the fullest extent consistent with the
finances of the State as absolutely essential to
the happiness and prosperity of our people.
We are opposed to the employment of the
penitentiary convicts of the State in such a
manner as to bring convict labor into compe-
tition with free labor.
We invite to the fertile fields of Louisiana i'm
migrants from all lands. with the assurance
that they shall find here hearty welcomes and
happy homes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-15
WINTERS SARATOGA.
Suicide of a Watchman-ProCeed
of the Conference.

ST. AUGUSTINE, FLA, Jan. l4.-George
w Chisholm, night watchman at the Mag
nolia Hotel, was found dead in his room
this morning, having hanged himself to the
bed post by a trunk strap. He had been in
poor health since coming here from Gilberts-
vile, n. y, about a month ago, and be
coming despondent ended his life. He left
a letter addressed to his sister, giving di-
rections us to what he wanted done with
his effects
The Travelling Passenger Agents Associa-
tion visited this city in body to-day, num-
beriug about 200. After taking in the
sights they dined at the Ponce de Leon
Hotel, where they were entertained by
concert gotten up expressly for their enter
tainment.
THE CONFERENCE.
The fourth days session of the st. Johns
River Conference of the Methodist Episco-
pal church opened at o'clock this morning
with devotional exercises, conducted by
Bishop Malalieu, of New Orleans. After
the reading of the minutes, the report of the
Committee on Periodicals was read and
adopted. The following resolution was then
adopted:
1t is unanimously resolved by this conference
that we respectfully protest against the open
ing of the Sub-Tropical Exposition on Sundays.
The report of the board of trustees of st.
Johns Methodist Episcopal College was
presented by ]. II. Story.
Business was suspended to receive Prof
Terrell, of the Deaf and Dumb and Blind
Institute and some Of his pupils.
All deeds and titles will be referred to
Judges Bucknor and Pattison for legal ad-
vice
COMMITTEE REPORTS.
The reports of the committees were then
received A lengthy report on temperance
was received and approved.
Grace Methodist Episcopal church, which
was built and presented to the Methodist
Society by II. NJ. Flagler, will be dedicated
tomorrow.
The City Council this afternoon sus-
pended !. " Drysdale from the office of
Marshal for neglect of duty. Mr.. Drysdale
has been absent about a week, and it is re
ported will not return Some very ugly
rumors are afloat regarding his sudden dis
appearance, but nothing authentic can be
learned. Ramon Sabate has been appointed
Marshal to fill the vacancy.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-15
RIDENOUR'S TRIAL.
An Experts Testimony in His Behalf
Greatly Weakened.

An Experts Testimony in His Behalf
Greatly Weakened.
WINCHESTER, VA, Jan. 14-This was
the twelfth day of the trial of Ridenour for
murder The prosecution closed yesterday
The defense placed E. b. Hay, professional
expert from Washington, on the stand to-
day. He testified that the signature of 7.
A. Ridenour on the note found near the
body of Andrew Broy, the murdered man,
and the Endorsement thereon of ii. Orndorff,
were not written by the same person. The
note was given by Ridenour to
Broy for horse. The theory is that the
Endorsement on the note was forged by
Ridenour, Orndorff being dead at the time
the body was found, and that Broy was
pressing for payment of the note. The
force of Mr.. Hays evidence was broken in
a great degree by the commonwealth prov
ing on discrimination that Mr.. Hay
testified for pecuniary consideration, and
also that the Virginia Court of Appeals had
thrown out his evidence as an expert in
case from Clarke county several years ago.
The argument will begin on Wednesday
and the jury will get the case Thursday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-15
FLORIDA,s METROPOLIS.
An Indictment Quashed-A Lawyer
Said to Have Fled.

An Indictment Quashed-A Lawyer
Said to Have Fled.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Jan. 14.-In the
United States Court to-day the motion to
quash the indictment against George F.
Bales, charged with forging an official
bond in the interest Of his wife as postmis
tresS at Boolsted, Alachua county, argued
and submitted yesterday, was granted this
morning, as it was shown that the statute
had not been complied with in bringing suit
within the specified time. There is, how
ever, another indictment against him for
frauduently claiming to be commissioned
a postmaster at Lochloosa, Alachua county.
Frank Taylor (colored, charged with
robbing the Arredondo post office, was ac-
quilted.
f. w. Pope filed a suit of Intervention
against H. K. Duval, receiver, in the case of
w. B. Cutting, ct al, and the Florida Rail
road and Navigation Company in behalf of
Randolph Fell, who had his arm and collar
bone broken by the running off of train Oct
q, 1887. The damages are laid at $4,000.
The petition was referres to Mr.. Durkee,
MastSr.
The grand jury having finished the bust
ness for which it was impaneled came into
court, returned four indictments, were com
plmented by Judge Settle for faithful at
tentIon and RAPID dlspatch OF DuSlnesS, ana
discharged for the term.
Flanagan and Barnes, the two light
weight champions, will have a match
Wednesday night at the Star skating rink
here.
The Travelling Passenger Agents finished
their annual convention by grand ban
quet at the Sub-Tropical tonight.
Ugly rumors are current tonight over the
disappearance of n well known lawyer Of
this city. Rumors of embezzlement are
heard. A distress warrant was issued to-
night for his Office fixtures The amount OF
the alleged embezzlement is stated at
$40 600
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-15
BALFOUR'S BRUTALITY.
Blunt Deprived of His Overcoat-Slow
Murder Planned.

DUBLIN, Jan. 14-The Galway cores
pondent of the Euening Telegraph sends
the following to his paper: Last evening
Wilfred Blunt was deprived of his overcoat
by the prison officials. Thereupon tlinging
his prison garb aside, he demanded his own
suit, and on being refused, gathered his
blanket around him, and thus attired paced
up and down his cell the remainder of the
evening. To-day he stayed in bed. Mr..
Blunt told visiting justices that Mr.. Balfour,
in recent interview, declared to him his
intention of imprisoning six of the physic-
ally weakest of the Parnellites, who would
be unable to survive six months The Justice
refused to receive written declaration, but
advised that the prisoner be removed to q
better room, that his overcoat be re- tored
and that he be supplied with writing mate
rial"
Eleven persons have been arrested in Gal
way on a charge Of intimidation. 1t is
stated that the District Inspector holds a
warrant for William O'Brien, and will ar
rest him as soon as he is released from
prison.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-15
PENSACOLA POINTERS.
Fire Department Oh1cers-The Collec-
tor Of the Port.

PENSACOLA, FLA, Jan. 14.-At the an
nual meeting of the Pensacola fire depart
ment to-day the following officers were
elected TO serve for the ensuing year: Dam
iel p. Berger, President; James Clark, Vice
President; Len lie Baron, Secretary; Henry
Pfeiffer, Treasurer; James Wilkins, Chief;
Charles Hopf, First Assistant Chief; f. w.
McIntyre. Second Assistant Chief.
A colored man by the name of William
Payne was captured this morning by city
officers James Farinas, Frank Toaurt
and John Stevens. Payne is wanted in But
Ter county, Alabama, for the murder Of
Samuel Davenport, which occurred in that
courty on Christmas eve, during drunken
row.
The Adrance- Gazette published the fol-
lowing extra this evening, which, If con-
firmed, settles the long fight for the
Collectorship of this port:
OFFICE ADVANCE GAZETTE,
PENSACOLA, FLA, Jan. II. 1888.
Another dispatch from Washington City this
evening brings news Of the appointment of
Gen Stephen A. Moreno as Collector OF Gus
toms for the port OF Pensacola.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-15
No Intinidation at Jackson.

JACKSON, MISS, Jan. 14-The grand jury
of Kinds county, after an investigation last
ing several days, says of the recent city
election: "After a most diligent search, we
learned of no intimidation or frauds at the
late city election, excepting the red circu-
lar which seems to have been the work of
some irresponsible anonymous people, and
was without effect" A number Of negroes
were before the jury.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-15
LOUISVILLE LEAVES.
The Municipal Election-People Put
in Print.

ne municipal blecJlOn n-ESOplo 4 ~
in Print.
LOUISVILLE, GA, Jan. 14.-The munich
pal election here day or two ago resulted
in the election of the following ticket; For
Mayor, DR.. F. NJ Porter, and for Council
men, James f. Brown, T. II. Warren, G..
w. Stevenson and DR.. J. D. Wright.
The protracted meeting carried on at the
Methodist church since Sunday closed yes
terday. 1t was conducted by Rev. John B.
Culpepper, the Superintendent of the
Orphans Home at Macon. A good deal OF
interest was taken in the meeting, but there
were no accessions TO the church.
Miss Lucille Pou, of Auburn, Ala, who
had charge of the music department Of the
Louisville High School last year, has come
back to take charge Of the department.
Mrs. j. B. Fryer, Of Hephzibah, is visit
ing her father, Col. j. G. Cain, Of this place.
Mrs Cormack Hopkins, Of Savannah, is
visiting Mrs. l.. r. Farmer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-15
Names of the New War Ships.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14.-Names have been
selected for the new naval vessels in process
of construction. The nineteen-knot cruiser
being constructed at Philadelphia will be
known as the "Philadelphia, and the sister
ship building at San Francisco has been
named after that city. The three 1700-ton
gunboats will be called yorktown" BEN
nington" and Concord" and the S70-ton
gunboat will be known as the "Petrel."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-15
A Grand Lodge Suspended.

CINCINNATI, Jan. 14.-Howard Douglass,
Supreme Chancellor of the World, Knights
of Pythias, has suspended the entire juris-
diction of the Grand Lodge of the State of
Pennsylvania, for disobedence of orders
The disobed enco consists in refusing to
amend the constitution in certain particu-
lars as had been previously required.
Chancellor Douglass will cite the officers of
the Grand Lodge TO appear before him Jan.
u to show cause why the charter should
not ba annullad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-15
DUTIES ON WOOL.
The Conference Adopts the Schedule
Of 1867.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-THE wool con-
ference adjourned this afternoon, after
unanimously adopting a wool tariff schedule
substantially the same as that OF 1867 as
regards manufactured wool, with certain
mod fications or corrections of alleged
inconsistencies and abuses which,
it is said, have latterly crept
in through customs decisions Tie general
effect of the new schedule will be a slight
increase in the tariff on wool and most kinds
of woolen goods and considerable increase
Of the duty ON carpets A committee was
appointed to present their schedule to Con-
presg
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-15
LOUISVILLE'S PRINTERS.
New Men Put on the Cases and the
Strikers Left in the Lurch.

LOUISVILLE. KY, Jan. 14.-In response
to the offer of w. N. Haldeman, President
of the Cour1er-J journal Company, to take
back such of the striking printers as should
return by 10 o'clock this morning none re-
turned. The offer was accompanied by a
statement that at the hour named their
places would be permanently filed and they
were An hour later President Aimison,
of the International Typographical Union,
sought a conference with Mr.. Hademan.
He was told that the hour had passed and
that new men bad been put on the cases to-
day Nothing could be done
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-15
Three Killed by a Train.

PITTsBURG, Jan. IA special to the
Dispatch from Sheldon, Pa, says: "Three
young men named Stephen and Samuel
Byer and Joseph Kalep were struck by the
New York fast express on the New York,
Pennsylvania and Ohio railroad this even
ing, and instantly killed. They were in a
buggy, and attempted to cross the track at
Orangeville when the express struck them.
The buggy was completely demolished and
tha horse killed -
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-15
B. g. O.'S STOCK.
The Proposition to Sell to a Syndicate
Falls Through.

BALTIMORE, MD, Jan. IA meeting of
the stockholders of the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad, to vote upon the proposition to
issue 5000, 900 of third preferred stock to a
syndicate at 95, adjourned at O'Clock this
morning. At a meeting to-day, only 81 of
the whole number of shares were repre-
sented, and without a quorum, no vote was
taken. This concludes the matter. 1t is
stated that the preferred stock will sell here
for from Sl10 to $il5 per share, and those
holding stock and opposed to the issue of
S., 100000 to the syndicate, did not appear
at any of the meetings after the first, know
ing that quorum could not be obtained
without representatiOn of their shares.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-15
The Orange Belt Railway Reaches the
Gulf

TARPoN SPRINGS, FLA, Jan. 1.-two
engines Of the Orange Belt railway are in
town, and the steel has been laid 80 the
centre of the village. President Demens
and other officials of the road are here.
Two construction trains are at work, and
passenger trains will be put on Feb. /. The
people are jubilant over the advent of the
railroad, and preparations are being made
for grand celebration.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-15
Poisoned at His Meal.

CHATTANOOGA, Jan. 14.-Henry Vaughn
died tonight from the effects of poison in
bread and coffee, OF which he partook for
dinner. He boarded with Hattie Light
foot and Frank Lightfoot. Hattie's hus-
band is accused of putting poison in the
water and -four used in cooking. Five other
nersons were poisoned. but will recover.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-15
1ndianapolis, Big Fire.

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 14.-The fire which
broke out last night burned out the follow.
ing firms d. P. Erwin 6S Co., dry goods,
George w. Stout a. Co.. wholesale groceries
Tanner e. Sullivan, supplies; G.. b. Conners
Sons, overalls; Mckee & Branhama, boots
and shoes; Pearson & Wetsell, queensware.
The loss is S70S 900 and the insurance S637,.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-15
Thrown from the Track.

CHATTANOOGA, Jan. 14.-Train No. 6, on
the Cincinnati Southern road, which left
Chattanooga last night at 7:10 o'clock,
struck broken rail at Oneida, near the
line, throwing the train from the
track and blocking the road six hours Nc
person was hurt.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-15

BIRMINGHAM, ALA, Jan. l4.-Harvey
Coursen killed his brother-in-law, Fl. d. Nc
Allister, eleven miles north Of here this
firing both barrels of shotgun
into his face. Family troubles was the
cause Of the tragedy.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-15
Want High Duties on Ore.

CLEVELAND, o., Jan. 14.--At the annual
meeting here yesterday Of the Western Iron
Ore Association, a memorial to Congress
and demonstrating against re
moval or reduction of the duty on iron. wa
unanimously adopted.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-15
DYING at Sanford.

SANFORD, FLA, Jan. AN. J. Doyle,
one of the wealthiest merchants of this city,
is sinking slowly and but little hope is en-
tertained of his recovery. His disease is
apoplexy
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-15
A Roundhouse Burned.

FORT WORTH, TEX, Jan. 14.-The Mis-
souri, Pacific roundhouse, with twelve
locomotives, was burned here to-day. The
loss is 500, 900. The property is partially
insured
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-15
-Four Killed by an Explosion.

Boston, Jan. 14.--The premature explo
sion of a blast on the Boston Highland
killed four men and injured a number O.
others to-day Many buildings were
shaken, and all the glass in the vicinity
was brokan.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-15
Rninnars Irnorad.

NEW BEDFORD, MASS, Jan. 14.-The
mill owners have ignored the spinners' de-
mand for an increase Of wages
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-15
SNOW CRUSHED IT DOWN.

MIDDLETowN, N. Y, Jan. 14.-A mum.
Der of men undertook yesterday to brace
up shed roof heavily loaded with snow,
when it gave way, killing three carpenters
and injuring seven others, two Of whom will
die
, 1888-03-15
a SERIOUS ACCIDENT.
Harry k~uykendall Injured by the Over
turning of d Carriage.

Between IL and - o'clock last night
night, as a number of our society people
were returning from a party at Fort Rus
sell, the rig in which Harry Kuykendall,
Geo. Morgan, Geo. Beard, Misses Hor-
RE and Moore and one or two Others we're
riding was overturned Just south Of the fair
grounds. The large brink of the trench
constructed in that vicinity as a protection
against water spouts was the scene of the
wreck. Harry Kuykendall's left leg was
broken Just above the instep, Miss Moore
sustained quite a severe cut above the
forehead, and a young lady whose name
could not be learned was bruised about
the head. The injured were placed in
another carriage, brought to the city with
all possible haste and placed IN care of a
surgeon. Mr.. Kuykendall will be con
fined to his room for some time. The
overturned conveyance was badly dam
aged, but the horses were uniniured and
strange to say did not attempt to run
away.