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The Portland daily press., 1888-02-21

The Lewiston Journal learns that Lyman
Nutting, Esq, of Lebanon, Pa. has sent
Mrs. Professor Stanton $1,000 for the endow-
ment of scholarship in Bates College in
memory of his sister, Mrs. Charles Nutting
Chadbourne. Mrs. Chadbourne was former
ly well known in this community, when as
Miss Nutting, she was preceptress Of Lewis
ton Falls Academy. Afterwards she taught
for several years in the Seminary at Cor
ham and in the Female College at Elmira,
N. Y, and later, was principal OF select
school for young ladies in Portland.
Mr. Nutting, native of Otisfeld, was him
self student at the old Academy. Having
a brother (Hon. James l.. Nutting, who died
a few years after his election to Congress in
1876 interested in coal mining and the man
ufacture of iron in Pennsylvania, he went
when young man to that State, where he
has since resided, and where he bas had ex-
cellent success in business. This timely
Gift shows his continued interest in his ma
tive State, and since Bates College was the
first in New England to admit woman 1t Is
a most fitting tribute to his sister, who spent
her life in earnest and untiring efforts for
the education of young women.
The Portland daily press., 1888-02-21
MOUNT veRNoN's DISASTER.
a List of Losses which Gives an Idea
Of Its Extent.
pamages.to Property Exceeding In
Amount s5oo,ooo.
ThIrty-Five Killed and Twice that
Number Injured.

MOUNT VERNON, Feb 20.-The cyclone
yesterday destroyed nearly 800 residences
and places of business, and unhoused from
1900 to 1900 people. In the fall of the walls
many persons were buried under the debris,
and s5 were killed while twice as many more
wers injured, eight or ten seriously. Pre-
ceding the destructive wind there was
heavy fall of rain for half an hour, which
drove all the inhabitants to shelter. This
was followed by slight hailstorm, accom-
panied by lightning and then furious blow,
which formed into the funnel shaped cy-
clone and struck the southwestern portion
of the city, unroofing everything In Its pain
and dismantling the supreme court build
ing. The following is list OF the losses
compiled so far:
Supreme Court building unroofed.
County court house, destroyed.
Methodist church, torn to fragments.
Commercial Hotel, unroofed.
Baptist church, demolished.
B. w. Yost's store blown in.
Senter & Bonds drug store, destroyed.
Major James Hitchcock's residence and
photograph establishment destroyed.
Jerry Taylor's residence ruined.
Nieman's restaurant and bakery demol-
Moxey. Wescott & Swift general merchan-
disc store and machinery. blown away, loss
$1,000.
Jordan Morgan, jeweler. building compile
ly destroyed; some stock saved.
Jacob Oswald's building, occupied by the
Polisher's Furniture Company, entire loss
both to buildings and stock.
Central Hotel and saloon connecting, both
ends blown out.
Cooks frame drug store; total loss.
Silas Downings two story brick residence.
ruined
Warren's two story frame store, rooms
wrecked.
Heismann, bakery and confectionery, total
loss.
Thomas Walshs two story brick residence
wrecked.
G. f. M. Wards residence, damaged badly.
Mount Vernon, Milling Company's three
story brick mill, destroyed; loss $30,Coo.
WOolen factory, badly injured.
Lewis Deals house, torn to pieces.
Stratton's hardware store, demolished;
loss S15,Co0.
Howard Bros. & Co., groceries, wholesale
and retail, in Watson building; on stock,
loss 5000; building ruined.
Hudspith, dry goods, three story building;
total loss, $40, 600.
David Wise, clothier; loss $4,000.
Yost q Co., dry goods and groceries, stock
loss, SlOOO
Crawder's barber shop, demolished.
John Gray's saloon, stock and building In
jured.
William Robero, dealer in tobacco and sci-
gars; partial loss.
Mrs. Kerrin, milliner. stock and building
destroyed.
]. n. Ferguson, harness stock and build
ing partial loss.
Hill, Williams & Co., general dry goods;
loss $6Cc1.
ALI Main street buildings, from Howard's
Corner east to Morris Emerson's residence
on each side of the street, were destroyed,
except Mr.. Steiner's and Col Casey's resi-
ed: Three brick buildings belonging to Col,
Casey, and the residences of T. Z. Wescott.
Charles Hoyt, Prof. Barnhard, Mrs. Miller,
Mrs. Albright, o. t. Brooks, 7. A. Cover,
Russell Dewey, Lawler Legg, David Year
wood, Phillan Maxey, Fletcher Johnston,
George Houard and Lew Emmersen.
The loss to property will exceed 100000.
The Portland daily press., 1888-02-21
The Silver Surplus.

To the Editor of the Press:
So, Mr.. Blaine is down." is hep 1 am
glad to believe that when the contest is
joined, that our opponents will find him
erect, greatly to their CONSERVATION and dis
comfture.
My thanks are due to "our esteemed morn
ing contemporary" for his courtesy in direct
ing my search. have read Mr.. Blaine's
speech in the Senate of Feb. 7, 1878. and
find nothing there from which to dissent,
find no subsequent utterances Of his incon-
sistent Herewith.
What have ''kicked" at is the unpatriot-
ic stupidity and obstinacy of Democrats who
could, if they would, put an end to the out
rage Of taxing the people thirty to forty
millions year to coin clipped dollars, and
to build fire and burglar proof vaults as big
as barns or meeting houses to store them
away where they are doing no good to any
body, and when in spite of the most stren-
uous endeavors of the Treasury officials not
25 per cent of what hae been coined Is in ac-
tual oiroulatiUn.
AS to the passage quoted from the Press,
thepresentleditorial staff ought not to.beIheld
responsible for the words of their predeces-
s0rs.
HENRY T. CUMMINGS.
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ttEzzssF RBsfAa ss4qsRG} PRICE THREE CENTS.

several invited guests. The divine blessing
was invoked by Rev. II. p. Winter. after
which ample justice was done the tempting
viands with which the tables we're fairly
loaded. POst-prandial remarks OF an inter-
esting and congratulatory character were
made by President 4. B. Waite Of the litera-
ry society, President w. s. Corey Of the
general association, Mr.. f. W. McKenney
and General Secretary Winter A corps Of
six young ladies under the direction of Mr..
Alvin f. Welch, served admirably as walt
ers. The hall was tastefully decorated with
bunting. The following are the present Off
GERS Of the society:
President-E. h. Waite
Vice Presldent-A. III. LongfellOw
Corr. Secretary-L. X. Austin.
Rec. Secretary-H. h. Evans.
Treasurer-G. B. Rand
Chaplain-B. l.. DOnnell.
MaTshal-A. l.. Farnsworth.
Standardization NJ. Reed.
The Portland daily press., 1888-02-21
Killed Under the cars.

SALEM, Mass, Feb. 2o.-A fatal accident
occurred in the Eastern Division freight
yard at 10 o'clock this forenoon. Conductor
Harry P. Evarts was engaged in shifting his
freight train in the yard, midway between
Mill street and Castle Hill, and was making
a flying switch. He had just uncoupled
three cars from the engine to be ''shunted"
on to the middle track, and jumped in be-
tween box car and bark car of the moy-
ing trio to pull the pin. when his feet slipped
and he fell beneath the cars, the wheels of
one Of which passed across him. literally
cutting the body in two. Mr.. Eyarts was
about 20 years of age. and had been in the
employ of the railroad eight years. lie was
conductor of the day shifter. He was mar
ried, and leaves widow and young child
residing ON Prescott street. Eyarts was
member Of North Star Lodge, knights OF
Pythias. He was very popular with his ac-
auaintances.
The Portland daily press., 1888-02-21
STARVATION AND cANNIsALIsM.
Suffering Among the Indians In
Northern Canauo.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Feb. 2o.-The Pioneer
Press has further reports Of terrible distress
among the Indians in the far North. Rev.
w. Spendlove, missionary, reached Win
nipeg from north of the Mckenzie river,
where he has been nine years. The journey
took nearly three months. He heard of cases
where Indians had died of starvation and
been eaten by their comrades. Deer have
been very scarce for two years. Much feel
ing exists because the government has taken
no notice of the destitution of the Indians,
which has been repeatedly brought to its at
tpntion
The Portland daily press., 1888-02-21
FOREIGN NEWS.
War Kumors and Condition Of the
Crown Prince.

LONDON, Feb. 20.-The Standard discuss
ing today the situation in Europe says;
"With so many friends as she has why
should Austria yield to Russian menacesF
We imagine that the unofficial negotiations
now in progress will make 1t quite clear that
II Russia formally reopens the Bulgarian
question, the result will be either fresh re-
buff or war"
The London Posts correspondent at St.
Petersburg says that Russia is trying to Sc
cure the neutrality of England, believing
that England holds the key to the situation
with her navy. Russia argues that Germany,
IL triumphant, would absorb Holland or
threaten England. The correspondent urges
Lord Salisbury to take advantage OF his COM
manding position to secure Russian conces-
sions in Asia and Africa. The Car and
Lord Salisbury, he adds, are the principal
factors in European politics.
BERLIN, Feb. 2O.-The Poster Lloyd as
serts that memorandum OF England views
on the Eastern question has been sent 10
Austria and Italy and that these views are
found to be identical with those of Austria
and Italy.
PARIS. Feb 20.-The Temps says that ex-
treme activity prevails at all the French ar
senals, and that fighting fleet is being tt-
ted for active service. In q few days the
state of the naval stores will be Tar better
than at the beginning Of the year.
ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 20.-The Porte has
sent note to Russia complaining that Aus
tria fails to protect her Mohammedan sub
jects at Bosnia and Herzegovina from perse-
cution in the hands Of the Greeks, and ask
ing that these provinces be again placed un-
der Turkish administra tion. lt Is reported
that Russia has consented to consider the
matter with the Bulgarian question.
CoNsrANTINoPLE, Feb. 20.-Roumania
has notified the Parte that Austria has given
assurance that the violation Of Roumanian
territory by Russia would be considered
cdsus belH by Austria.
The Suffering Prince.
LONDON, Feb. 2O.-A despatch from San
Reno says Though strict secrecy is OBJ
served, it appears that the condition Of the
Crown Prince is extremely serious. Much
excitement prevails. Hourly bulletins are
sent to Emperor William"
The Daily News correspondent at San Ike,
mo says: The doctors are puzzled ana
anxious. Unless favorable turn soon oc;
ours, new complications are likely to ensue.
SAN RENO, Feb. 2o-A bulletin was Is
susd al 1l.30 o'clock this morning stating
that the German Crown Princes sleep last
night was disturbed by violent tts OF cough
ing. He is without fever. His expectora-
tion is eopious. The general condition OF
the Crown Prince is fairly good.
NEW YORK, Feb. 20-German bankers
have received private cables this morning,
informing them that there Is no hope for the
recovery Of the Crown Prince.
The Portland daily press., 1888-02-21
GENERAL NEWS.

A family of nine Hungarians have been
as bait for wolves.
The Maine Veteran Association of Massa-
chusetts will have its annual dinner at the
American House in Boston, Feb 22d, at 7
o'clock p. m.
The examination of witnesses in the
Gould-Sage case, before the grand jury VIII
begin Thursday.
Edward Grinnell, proprietor Of GrinnelPs s
iron foundry, New Bedford, Mass, has
failed. Liabilities $100,00o
Manager Henry E. Abbey is suing the
father of young Josef Hoffman, the boy
pianist, for S57,5O0 for breach of contract.
Hoffman says the boy was overworked and
Abbey says it is plan to get the boy, away
in order to secure the $4,000. somebody has
offered to settle upon him If he appears no
more in public.
The Portland daily press., 1888-02-21
BATH CITY FATHERS
Request Governor Marble to Investl-
gate Constable Mcdonald.

BATH, Feb. 2O.-The arrest of Edward
Hart and the alleged maltreatment OF the
prisoner by State Constable Mcdonald has
led large number of citizens to ask that an
investigation be made. Mcdonald is charged
with beating Hart, while the latter was in
irons. The decision of the Municipal Court
in adjudging Hart not guilty of drunkenness
has served to create bitter feeling against
Mcdonald as an officer, many regarding him
unfit for the position on account of his ina
bility to control his temper when making ar
rests. So much has been said about the af-
fair that the board of aldermen met this af-
ternoon and passed resolutions asking Gov
ernor Marble and his Council TO cause an in
vestigation to be made.
The Portland daily press., 1888-02-21
THE JOHN r. BERRY.
Captain Watts and the Other Survi-
vors In San Francisco.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2O.-Captain James
Watts of the lost ship John T. Berry. with
one passenger and thirteen of the crew OF
that i'll fated vessel, has arrived here.
The John T. Berry of Thomaston, Maine,
was bound from Philadelphia to Hiogo. Ja-
pan. with OIL When she was off the Austria
liam coast, on the night of January 10. fire
broke out on board. The crew made all haste
to abandon the vessel. They left her in two
boats. The first boat reached the Australian
coast, after seven days of buffeting with the
waves, but the second boat has not yet been
heard from and its occupants are believed to
have perished. The missing boat contained
the second mate and ten men.
The Portland daily press., 1888-02-21
The class IS composed of:
A New Steamer Wanted.

To the Editor of the Press:
In the opinion of your correspondent
small steamboat adapted to carrying freight
and passengers with the right kind of man
for captain would pay fair compensation If
run between Portland and Rockland touch
ing at the ports of Boothbay, Hodgden's
Mills New Harbor. Round Pond, Friend
ship. Port Clyde, Tenants Harbor, Clark's
Island and Spruce Head. 1t would give the
business men good communications for OBJ
tanning their merchandise and at the same
time transfer fromBoston to Portland quite
large trade. Why do not the business men
of Portland turn their attention to this arm
of trade. .. ..
Port Clyde Feb. II, 1888.
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W,D,LITTLE & CO.,
GENERAL INSURANCE AGENCY,
EstabIished i'm 1s43.
NO. al EXCHANGE STREET.
All kinds of property insured at lowest rates.
First-class companies, American and Foreign.
oct2O Snu
IMPORTANT OFFER.

MR.. GEORGE A. QUIMBy, son of the late Phin-
eas p. Qumby,-over his own signature, and be-
fore witness-stated, in 1888, that he had in his
possession at that time all the manuscripts writ
ten by his father. hereby declare to expose the
falsehoods of parties publicly intimating that
have appropriated matter belonging to the afore-
said Qufmby that will pay the cost of printing
and publishing the first edition OF those manu-
SCRIPTS with the authors name attached:
ProUided,-That am allowed first to examine
said Manuscripts, and that find they were Mr..
p. p Quimby's own compositions, and not mine,
that were left with him many years ago,-or that
they have not since his death, in 1865 been stol-
en- from my published works; and also, that am
given the right to bring out this one edition under
copyright Of the owner of aid Manuscripts, and
that all the money accruing from the sale OF said
book shall be paid to said owner. Some OF Mr..
Qumby's purported writings, quoted by j. A.
Dresser, were my own words, as nearly as l can
recollect them.
There is great demand for my book Science and
Health. Hence Mr.. Dresser's excuse for the delay
in publishing Quimby's Manuscripts, namely, that
this age is not sufficiently enlightened to be bene-
fitted by them (?)-is lost for If i heve copied
from Quimby, and my book is accepted, this ac-
ceptanee creates demand for his writings
MARY BARKER q. EDDY.
feb1S snd3t
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course was traced through several towns,
and. perhars the most conclusive statement
that the attorney made was that on the Sat
urdav following the commission of the
crime crime hack driver in Waterville drove the
men in his team. Thls man positively iden-
wore clothing like Cromwell's. This wit
ness's name is Chandler, and he arrived in
town TODAY Stain and Cromwell were also
seen in Vassalboro. In March, the elder
Stain made confession to his son, and
Cromwell also confessed to a witness, who
will testify,
and the most careful attention was given to
his words by the audience. At $50 p. M,
the court adjourned until 8 a. m. tomorrow.
The Portland daily press., 1888-02-21

The storm was unusually severe in North
of England. and the weather Is intensely
cold. Railroads are completely blocked.
There is much suffering among the farmers,
and several deaths from exposure are re-
D ,rted. Thousands of sheep, in pens, were
buried in the snow.
Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, the newly elect
ed president of the British Board of Trade
has been returned to Parliament from Bris-
tol, without opposition.
The Portland daily press., 1888-02-21
Attempted Suicide.

On Friday night. Miss Eva Perry, daugh-
ter of Joseph Perry of Scarborough, at
tempted suicide, it is thought, by taking poi
son. Fortunately she took an overdose, and
death did not Immediately follow as it other
wise would. Miss Perry is still very ill, and
on Sunday was at times delirious. Doubts
are entertained as to her recovery.
The Portland daily press., 1888-02-21
THE STATE.
YORK COUNTY.

white squirrel was captured in North
Berwick last week by Moses H. Hussey. The
old trappers and gunners say thay never saw
or heard of white squirrel before in any
part of the country.
William Bragdon of North Llmington, aged
&C, was found dead in his bed Sunday morn
ing last. He had been robust man all his
days and was in his usual health. Saturday
morning he went with neighbor some three
miles and hauled home two loads Of hay. In
the afternoon he went to mill with load Of
logs. In the evening the collector of taxes
called on him and he paid his taxes and was
very cheerful. 1t is supposed he died from
the effects of a paraiytic shock.
The Portland daily press., 1888-02-21
The Suffering Prince.
Bows Literary Society.

The Boys Literary Society of the Y. NJ. Z.
A, a well-known and very useful branch OF
the parent organization, organized December
8, 1883, and from which have been developed
efficient workers in the various departments
Of Association service, held picnic supper
at the Associations rooms last evening.
Plates we're laid for fifty which included
The Portland daily press., 1888-02-21
Tho Fishing Fleet.

The greater part of the fleet arrived yes
terday with rather small trips. The wealth
er the pas few days has been bad for fishing.
The total amount brought into port yester-
day was about $1,000 pounds. Fish is sell
ing at an average of s3 per hundred. The
following is a list of arrivals:
The Portland daily press., 1888-02-21
Lth CONGRESS-. FIRST SESSION.
SENATE.
WASHINGTON. Feb. q

WASHINGTON. Feb. 20.
Among the petitions and memorials pre-
sented and offered on Monday, was one
signed by the governors of Massachusetts,,
Vermont and New Hampshire, and the di-
rectors of the Bennington Battle Associa-
tion. setting forth the progress made and
need of further moderate appropriation.
Senator Blair presented number of Pc
titions from the Woman's Christian Tenn
perance Union in favor Of prohibition, and
for the better protection of women. The
latter petition, he said, was circulated
throughout the country by direction of the
The Portland daily press., 1888-02-21
Mesmerism.

Prof. w. Il. 0rdway, the celebrated mes
merist, viii commence series of lectures at
Congress Hall, commencing Wednesday eve
ming. 1t is claimed that this will prove re-
markable laughable, as well as mysterious
entertainments
The Portland daily press., 1888-02-21
YORK County Agriculrurists.

The York County Agricultural Society has
elected these officers:
President-John NJ. Deerlng
Vice Presldents-John Drew, A. u. Prentiss,
Elliot Mitchell.
Treasurer-George II. Boothby.
Trustees-S. s. Andrews, James IL. Miles, Col
Inns Emmons, ID. A Burnham, George E Twom-
bley.
Secretary-Asa L. Kicker.
The Portland daily press., 1888-02-21
Canadian money In siddeford.

Canadian money IN otooetorus
BIDDEFoRD, Feb. 20.-Collector Pages no.
tifcation regarding the collection of tax
on Canadian currency has caused quite
sensation among business men and bankers
in Biddeford. The bankers of both Bidde-
ford and Saco gave notice today that they
have agreed to take 10 Canadian currency
from depositors under any consideration.
Heretofore they have handled no Canadian
bills except at 2 per cent discount, but have
taken on deposit Canadian silver at par. The
money thus received has never been paid out
over the counter, but has been disposed OF
to brokers or sent to Canada. The corpora
tions have made no discrimination between
Canada and United States silver in making
up their pay-rolls. The banks of both cities
have returned blanks to Collector Page cov-
ering transactions to December, 1886. show
ing that no Canadian money has been circu-
lated by them during that time.
Busy Superintendent Luce.
AUGUSTA, Feb. 20.-Business just now is
brisk at the office of the Superintendent of
Schools, where 1900 pounds of school blanks
are waiting to be assigned and mailed. The
town system, which has been adopted by 100
towns in the State, requires two different
kinds of blanks, while the district system,
which embraces 80 per cent of the towns, de-
mands five different blanks, the arranging Of
which is no small matter. $127 worth Of
postage stamps have been purchased for
mailing. The results of the town system
prove its superiority over the district system
in most instances. The report of the Super
int.pdent will be issued about March 10th,
and will contain the papers read at the last
session of the Pedagogical Society
siddeford Republicans Organize.
B1ppEFoRD, Feb 2o.-The Republicans
met tonight and formed an organization 70 pc
known as the Biddeford Republican Club
The following officers were elected;
President-Stephen f. Shaw
Secretary-Cyrus 7. Berry.
Treasurer-John Il. Nourse
Delegates were elected to attend the State
Convention of Republican Clubs at Port-
land, tomorrow.
Standish Republicans.
STANDIsH, Feb. 2o.-The Republicans OF
| Standish met Saturday, and organized he
| publican club. The following were elected
| officers:
| President Tobias Lord.
Vice Presidents-orville s. Sanborn, Leandei
| II. Moulton.
Secretary-John L. Chase.
Treasurer-Wiam IL. Libby. c,. xuu
| Delegates to Convention-John Il. Chase, VII
| liam II. Dresser, steven II. Cousens, Luclus Ham
| len, William d.. Libby.
The Portland daily press., 1888-02-21
Ladies' Pythian circle.

In the report of the entertainment given
last Thursday evening by the Ladies Pythi-
an Circle, the name of Miss Visla Winches-
ter was omitted by mistake. The lady sang
finely, showing both good and well trained
voieQ
The Portland daily press., 1888-02-21

Hon. Dwight Loomis, of the Connecticut
Supreme Bench, has been seriously injured
by falling ON the ice.
The goods in the city market at Concord,
n. H., have been attached and w. O.. VIII.
Jams the owner is supposed to have skipped
to Canada,
The Portland daily press., 1888-02-21
The Turnvereln.

All friends of members of the exhibition
class Of the Portland Turnverein, whose
annual exhibition and ball will take place
next Monday evening, will Of course, have
great interest in the affair and will want
to secure good seats. They are selling
rapidly.
The Portland daily press., 1888-02-21
SUBURBAN NEWS.
XINDHAAI.

Treasurer Fred S. Hawkes., of the town of
Windham, in preparing his annual report
finds the liabilities of the town to be $9,231.-
IT. and the resources S11,293.a3, leaving a
balance in favor of the town Of $2,C6156.