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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-11
STARVATION AND MASSACRE.
A Chapter of Horrors In the History
of the HaytIan War.

New YORK, March 10.-The World will
contain tomorrow the following: "The
steamer Coban arrived at this port yester-
day, commanded by Captain Frazer, who
says that Port de Paix, Hayti, is in horri-
BILE condition, the people being Scarcely de-
Gently clad, and the soldiers nearly naked.
He regards famine probable Pork is SELL
ing at S35 barrel and flour at SIS. Irish
potatoes are not to be had, and bread sold
to the poorer classes is almost unfit for eat
ing The people are becoming more and
more shiftless, and the death rate Is increas-
ing at an alarmingly rapid rate. Capt Fra
zer produced copy La Patrie, Hippolyte
organ, published February 23d at Con-
aives, containing the account Of battle at
Grand Saliye Hippolyte's forces were com
manded by Gems. Nom Point and Jean Mes
ereau. Legitime's army began the attack on
the outp0sts early in February, and were re-
pulsed several times. Finally they succeed
ed in carrying them, and a few days later
were masters OF the city and Gen. Mesereau's s
sword. Legitimes men were so elated over
their successes that they Immediately COM
menced TO pillage the town. One drunken
soldier shot one OF the prisoners for some
trifling matter. This was the signal for a
general outbreak on the part Of the soldiers.
They rushed at the prisoners, shooting and
stabbng them right and left. The prisoners
begged for mercy, but their cries were
laughed at and quarter allowed to none.
Gen. Mesereau tried to stay the butchery,
but was warned not to interfere If he wished
to live. The butchers robbed the dead,
rifiing their pockets and stripping them of
such trinkets as they wore. They then pro-
ceeded to loot the town, breaking into
houses, smashing mirrors and furniture.
abusing women and behaving generally like
demons, winding up by firing the town. leay-
ing nearly the whole place in ruins"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-11

sloplng geyser. No body contained less than
ten bullets, and the remains of Vincent, who
made desperate struggle for his life, were
completely riddled. The savages passed the
morning in mutilating the bodies and pillag
ing their outfit The women were scalped.
The Indians donned the clothing of the vic
tins, and packing the effects Of the dead peo-
pie on their ponies, set fire to the wagons
and left. Ferry found bis way to Canyon
ed the second night after his arrival, and has
not been seen since. 1t is presumed he Is
crazy, as he started for the scene OF the mas
sacre. Ferry is tough character, but his
story Is believed, although some miners
laws, may have murdered the tourists for the
purpose of robbery.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-11
THE STRIKE INCLUDES ELEVEN MILLS.
Looms In Fall River Mills Will be Idle
This Morning.
Thousands Of weavers Have Decided
That They VIII Not Work.
They Want more Pay ana Equal
Recognition with tho spInners.

FALL RIVER, Mass, March 10.-The
weayers are still determined 70 strike to-
morrow morning. This strike is largely due
to desire OF the weayers to gain similar
recognition to that accorded the Spinners'
Union, which the manufacturers refuse to
grant. The Spinners' Union is one Of the
strongest labor organizations iD the country
and now includes every mule spinner In the
city. The weayers have been without q
permanent organization and several attempts
made at different times to organize the wsav-
ers have not succeeded. The principal rea-
son Is that the weavers number nearly 10000.
including men, women, boys and girls, and
cannot be controlled as readily as the spin
ners, who are all men and number only
about 800. The present organization Of the
weavers dates back a little over q year.
Their present demand Is for an advance
from 10 to q cents per cut for weaving stand
ard 64x64 goods, and 10 per cent advance on
all other classes OF goods
The streets In the centre Of the city pre-
sented the usual Sabbath appearance today
and no unusual excitement was apparent
City Marshal Hilfiard said he anticipated no
trouble tomorrow. The weavers' executive
committee advised all weavers to keep away
from the mills tomorrow morning and 10
avoid gathering In the vicinity Of the mills.
which might lead TO trouble. The weayers
at the American Linen, Richard Borden.
Flint, Mechanics, Sycamore, Seaconnet. Mar
ragansett, Laurel Lake, Osborn. Weetamoe
and Wampanoag mills win 90 out tomorrow
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-11
Powder in their Pockets.
Maine an Suffrage associa-
tlon.

Owing 20 the snow storm on Saturday af-
ternoon, the meeting Of the Maine Woman
Suffrage Association was not largely attend
ed, but IL proved to be q very interesting one.
When the meeting was appointed 1t was
expected that the legislature would adjourn
last Thursday. and 1t was hoped that ex-Gov.
Roble. who earnestly advocated the passage
Of the woman municipal suffrage blu. would
be present. As he was not able to come.
Miss Minnie A. Noyes read his recent speech
| In a most admirable manner. The audience
applauded.
At its conclusion, the president, Rev. Hen
| ry Blanchard, in behalf Of the association.
thanked Miss Noyes and said thanks were
also due 20 Gov. Robie.
Miss Cornelia M. Dow then read the fel-
lowing resolutions, which were unanimously
adopted:
its hearty thanks 10 Hon. Frederick RObie for his
effective speech In the House OF Representatives
In behalf Of the PHI IN favor OF municipal Suffrage
Resolred, That Ii also thanks Senator Libby and
Grndie and Tooney and theiT forty assoeistss Il
the House. for their votes In favor OF the measure
Resolved, That this Maine Woman suffrage As
ISOLATION eheerfuily accepts the present decision
Of the legislature, assured that, with more
thorough organization, more general discussion
and more earnest study, many fellow believers
will be won, and that, In good time, It's petition
will be granted.
Resolref, That this association earnestly urges
upon the attention of the whole commonwealth
khe fact that Il asks for educational qualification,
In asking for the ballot for women.
After the adoption Of the resolutions, Mr..
Blanchard called upon Mrs. l.. NJ. N. Stew
ems, who gave very interesting account OF
her experience while In Augusta.
Miss Charlotte Thomas then made few
remarks regarding the favorable impression
| made by the petitions wherever presented.
Mr.. Dennlson suggested that opponents to
| woman suffrage should not be returned to the
| legislature.
The president then spoke Of methods OF
enrolling names for the next campaign and
gave some account Of recent experiences, es-
pscially Of a remonstrant. who would have
signed the suffrage petition If she had known
that an educational QUALIFICATION had been In
serted in the bill before the legislature. The
| meeting then adjourned.
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the GOLD HUNTERS PARADISE
Where Canned Goods Are Worth
More Than the Precious Metal.

Los ANGELES, Cal, March 9.-Inform-
alton from Ensenada confirms all the preyi-
GUS reports as to the extraordinary richness
Of the gold fields. About 1000 people are
camped at Tiajulanita waiting for customs
clearances. Several hundred left the city
yesterday, and the afternoon trains brought
about 100 from the north, most Of whom will
go by way Of Tiajuanita today. Pasadena
Riverside. Tucson, San Francisco and other
points have the fever badly, and large in
fiux Is expected. The population OF the
camp is now put at 3OOO. with 1000 en- route:
The Arizona miners ara going In by way OF
Yuma. The Mexican government Is for
warding more troops for the peninsula.
Prof. Anthony, metallugist who has spent
two years on the peninsula, showed yester-
day fifteen nuggets, averaging as large as
beans, worn quite sm0th, showing the ledge
to be quite distant from the placer. He says
the mineral belt Is 200 miles leng, the lower
end being largely copper and the upper end
water will soon give out, are merely watch
ing the Aexicans In the placer diggings, and
then trying to locate lodges. Prof. Anthony
does not believe the real ledge Of the district
has been located and says that there are
placer mines equally rich 100 miles south Of
Santa Clara Valley, and rich mines OF per
manent value are sure to be developed.
Teams are paid $50 a day to haul provisions
In, and IL the influx continues famine will
follow. Flour sold yesterday at $50 sack,
and canned goods are worth more than their
weight In gold. A company OF Mexican
rural guards has arrived, and the command
ant put the camp under martial law and dis
armed every enc. the arms to be returned
when they leave the camp.
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LonefeIIow Statue Association,

The adjourned annual meeting was held In
the school committee room Saturday at 3p.
m. The total deficit Of s675.S7 was partly
paid off by the receipts from the late con-
cert, amounting to S4i5, leaving S26o.s7
pledged by gentlemen present. The debt Is
now practically wiped out. The records.
treasurer's accounts and subscription book
will be deposited in the archives Of the
Maine Historical Society. President Sy-
monds. DIR. Burrage and Mr.. J. L. Dewitt
were appointed committee to appear be-
fore the next City Council and ask that the
curblng and rail designed by Fassett &
Tompson be put around the statue. Thanks
were extended 70 everybody who has assist
ed In raising the funds for the statue. From
out OF the State the children OF Racine Wis.
gave 5000; Albany. s36i.95; Gloucester.
500; Brooklyn, s23210; Bucksport. s2i;
Chillianthe, o., slO.55. Adjourned subject
10 the presidents call.
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FIVE TOURISTS MURDERED.
A Guides story Of Tragedy In
Yellowstone Park.

CHEYENNE, Wyo., March 10.-A Half
breed hunter and trapper arrived from the
extreme northwestern quarter of the terri
tory today. and brings tidings Of an atrocious
massacre of five French tourists in the Vel.
lowstone National Park. Hank Ferry. the
guide and sole survivor, says that his charges
included M. Leclair and wife, j. Vincent
and wife, and Paul Gerrot, the father of
Nine. Vincent. he entered their service
contracting to show them through the park
in violation of the United States statutes
The strangers were very wealthy. and the
party enjoyed themselves hugely in the mar X
affliating with the poachers, who were.
slaughtering game for hides. Their camp
was always the headquarters for profession.
al hunters, whom they supplied with i1x-
uries- The murder was committed by In
dians. just before 1awn va,i On tne day Of the
shots reused Ferry, who crawled through
the brush and took refuge in the mouth of a
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-11
FROM THE ORIENT.
The Riot at Chin Kiang- on
Sea and Land.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 9.--Particulars Of
the riot at Chin Kiang, China, have been
brought by the steamer Belgic which arrived
this morning. The town is in ruins and
foreign residents had many narrow escapes.
The UNITED States steamship Omaha has
been recalled from Corea and has gone to
Chin Kiang direct. The residents who fed
to Hulka who were stationed in the river
subsequently went on board the merchant
steamer and were taken to Shanghai. One
foreigner Is reported missing. Gen. Jones,
the American consul, and British Consul
Mansfield, remained at Chin Kiang under
protection of a British gunboat, but sent
their families to Shanghai. The wife of the
American consul had to run for her life, ac-
companied by her children, being pursued TO
the river by rioters.
Reports have reached Hong Kong that
steamer Remus was sunk on a reef near
soldiers as relief to the various stations In
the PHILIPPINES. Forty-two persons were
drowned.
japan has suffered severely from disas-
trous fires. On February 18th fire broke out
in Shidsauka and destroyed a thousand
buildings. The same day fire at Yokosuka
gutted five hundred houses.
No news has been received from the four
teen missing men belonging to the wrecked
ship Anglo-India, and it Is feared they were
lost. .The men who succeeded in landing
from the wreck were stripped naked and
stoned by the natives. The governor be-
headed three of the plunderers and had their
heads stuck on psles as warning to others.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-11
1T MIGHT HAVE HAPPENED.
II the olga sent a Shot Flying over
Neutral Territory.

WASHINGTON, March 10.-The executive
department has not yet received anything to
change its expressed opinions respecting
the reported engagement between the Ger
man steamer Olga and the United States
steamer Nipsic, at Apia, Samoa. Its known
at the navy department that four German
iron-clads sailed from Genoa. Italy, for
Samoa, eight or ten days ago. and it is ex-
pected that these vessels will require sixty
days to make the voyage. Speaking on Sa-
moan affairs, Agent Lehman. who is familiar
with the country and its customs, said. If the
commander of the Olga fired on Samoan
troops from the harbor of Apia, it could only
be done by firing directly over neutral terrific
ry where Americans live and have property.
The commander of the Nipsic would naturally
feel justified, under these circumstances, in
protesting and following his protest, If dis
regarded, by action. His protest would say
that shot from the Olga over neutral terri
tory endangering the lives and property of
Americans would be regarded as an act of
hostility toward this country. American nav
al officers at Apia have been subjected to
many humiliations and are likely to welcome
the opportunity to revenge themselves.
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THE PASTOR IN DISGRACE.
A Faith Cure Congregation DIsband'
ed In Consequence.

JERSEY CITY, N. j., March 10.-The Free
Church of Christ, an offshoot of the Elsy
Memorial Chapel, held its last meeting to
day, having been disbanded by the parent
organization ON account of charges against
the pastor, Rev. c. Eben Bayless. In his
farewell sermon Mr.. Bayless denounced
the charges as malicious lies, and said that
he was the victim of persecution. Rev. John
Elsey, in an interview, stated that Bayles
was under a cloud. Elsey had received
many letters regarding his past career. One
from the sheriff Of Shiawassee County,
Michigan, alleged that Rev. E. E. Bayles
was sentenced to two and half years
in the Michigan. State prison. December
asserts he can prove the letters forg
geries, concocted by his enemies. The Else
Memorial church is composed of Faith Cur
lists
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-11
RosT. sTEvENsoN's TESTIMONY.
ofItISH OuHu"dt VI6dT6u TOT ACtIon
In Samoan Waters.

LONDON, March 10.-Novelist Robert l.
Stevenson writes from Hawaii, commenting
strongly on the high handed action of the Ger
mans in Samoa. He asks: "Who is Knappe
and by what process has he become the Bis
Klein only bailed the approaching German
boats in the darkness, and warned them of
the Samoan ambush. He also says an Eng
lish artist who was sketching Malietoa's
camp was forcibly carried on board the Ger
mon gun boat Adler and was released only
when the British man-of war In the harbor
was cleared for action.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-11
TOO MUCH FOR BISMARCK.
Senator Frye thinks Butler a Match
for the Chancellor.

WASHINGTON, March 1o-In view of the
pending trouble with Germany, over Samoan
matters, the appointment of the next Minis
ter to Germany becomes very important
matter. While number of persons have
been suggested, none appear as yet to have
struck those most competent to, judge as
meeting all the requisites of diplomat who
would successfully cope with Prince Bis
marck. Senator Frye was asked to-day
whether he would consider it wiser to APP
point special envoy to negotiate about
Samoa than to leave the work to the regular
Minister.
ut depends entirely" he replied, upon
the man appointed as Minister. have not
given the matter much thought yet, but !
know whom l would appoint If | had to
appoint special envoy
who is that?"
Benjamin f. Butler"
why, he is Democrat"
That may be, but he is probably one OF
the few men whom Bismarck could not get
away with"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-11
DISCUSSED IN THE PULPIT.
A Portsmouth Pastor Disparages
Constitutional Prohibition.

PORTSMOUTH, N. H., March 10.-The all:
absorbing topic of the present time is The
election to be held on Tuesday the 18th, to
see whether the State Constitution shall be
amended, section 5. (which provides that nei-
ther malt nor spirituous liquors shall be
manufactured or sold in the State, receiving
the most attention. Several meeting have
been held by those In favor Of suppressing
the liquor traffic. At the Sunday morning
service In one Of our prominent churches,
the pastor referred to the prohibition move
ment by saying that he was o temperance
man and in favor Of prohibition II it prohib-
tied, but 1t wouldn't; and that high license
would do more towards suppressing the evil
than anything. He also said that he had re-
sided in city where the prohibitory law was
in effect, and more drunkenness prevailed
than in our city with all its saloons.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-11
WASHINGTON DoINcs.
Gossip About the Appointments
Trouble with the Yorktown.

WASHINGTON, March 9.-Mr. Edward }.
Ryan, chief clerk of the railway mail service,
has been appointed assistant superintendent
of the railway mail service, with headquart-
ers at Boston, Mass.
Ex-Representative John Kean of New
Jersey, great friend of William Walter
Phelps, is a candidate for minister to Spain
in place of Perry Belmont, resigned.
The Pullman vestibule train, the Monte
yuma special, arrived here today over the
Piedmont air line road, direct from the City
of Mexico. 1t will leave here Tuesday next.
A special meeting of the cabinet was held
today, at which all the members were pres
ent. Nothing was done to be reported be-
yond considering the appointments necessary
to enable the heads OF departments to get
them into working order.
appointments will be sent to the Senate
Monday.
Acting Secretary Thompson of the treas
ury today dismissed Edwin Harris, deputy
collector and auditor at the port of New Or
leans, La, and Alfred Bradley, superintend-
ent OF repairs OF public buildings In Louisiana
under the control Of the treasury. This ac-
tion was the elimination Of an investigation
began some weeks ago.
II is reported at the Navy Department
that there are Gel tain matters to be consider
ed before accepting the Yorktown. The in
ference Is that Secretary Tracy will be oc-
cupied for quite a while over the case, and
well known shipbuilder expresses the opinion
that the Cramps are likely to have as un-
pleasant an experience with the department
over the Yorktown as John Roach had over
the Dolphin.
The total amount of bonds purchased to
date under the circular Of April II is S124,-
SOS, $50, of which $51 ,337, 300 were per cents
and S73, ,221. $50 were Al per cents. The cost
of these bonds was S145, %, ,5SS, OF which
S65, ,925. .S99 was paid for the per cents, ana
SIS, ,305, $3.50 was paid for the Al per cents.
1t is said that in naming the collector and
postmaster of New York the President will
conform to the desires Of Mr.. Platt.
The Maine Senators probably will be
placed on the same committees In the Senate
as in the 50th Congress. This will give Mr.
Frye the honors and responsibilities of
chairmanship of commerce and foreign af-
fairs. Mr.. Hale will serve on naval aud CEN
sus committees.
The present United States Marshal for the
District of Maine, Mr.. Harmon of Bidde-
ford, and John ID. Anderson, pension agent.
probably will be allowed to serve out their
terms, The same may probably be said with
safety Of the present incumbents Of the col
lsctorships OF Maine custom houses.
Albert A: Burleigh will probably be an.
pointed collector Of the Houlton district 10
fiji the vacancy occasioned by the resigna-
tion OF Mr.. Donworth.
IL Is predicted that Walker Blaine will
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-11
ERAL NEWS.
Henry George is in England.

Henry George is in England.
Geo. W. Brown of Brooklyn, appraiser OF
the port CT New York, has resigned.
John w. Odlin, formerly well known
newspaper man. died in Manchester, N. H.,
yesterday.
Lewis Harris, fireman of Plainfeld, VT,
was instantly killed by the deralling Oh
freight train, at Whlte River Junctioh' rrF
day night.
Two young men at Lexington, Va, are re-
ported to have resorted to the code to settle
their differences. They fired forty-two SHOTS
at each other and then gave IL up as pao
job.
The Victoria Touring mills in st. Louis,
were almost totally destroyed by the explo-
sion of the boilers yesterday Two men
were killed and one severely injured.
An American forger known as James Tay-
lor. Samuely Oakley and by other names has
been located in Montreal. He Is said to be
worth 100000 and to have operated In every
state in the Union.
An autopsy on the body of Mrs. Boucher
Of Frou ence, 4. l., shows that she died OF
lung trouble and not of the complication of
diseases from which DR.. Etienne, the natural
physician who treated her, said she was suf-
fering.
Joseph Ressel, Of Auburn, N. Y, shot and
Killed MS ~ wiie & and himself yesterday. He
is not suhstantiated and Resell had shown
signs of insanity.
The body of c. ii. Chaplin, we'll known
New York artist, who disappeared last De-
cember has been found in the East river.
CtapiD was suffering from melancholia and
probably committed suicide.
Mrs. Rosa M. LELAND, widely known
theatrical manager, died In Albany, N. Y,
last night of nervous prostration. She &C.
quired celebrity as Rosa St. Clair. In 1882
she married Charles Leland of the hotel fam
lily proprietors of the Delavan House.
Saturday noon riot occurred at Demo.
cratic caucus in the fourth ward of West
Troy, N. Y. Several men were injured, re.
volvers were discharged and Policeman Nc
Grath was arrested for disorderly conduct
The fight was between two warning Demo
cratic factions Of the ward.
An epidemic of dptheria has prevailed a
GallitzfD, Pa, since November and about 10
deaths from this disease alone have occurIe'
during that time in total population o
1000. The disease Is attributed to the disre
gard of common rules of helth
Mr. Meier, founder and manager Of th
North German Lloyds Steamship line,
dead.
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WORK FOR THE CHARLESTON.
A Telegram Which Set All Sorts Of
Rumors In Motion.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 9.-The Secretary
of the Navy telegraphed to the Union Iron
Works this afternoon. inquiring how soon
the Charleston could be gotten ready for SER
vice. In consequence OF this telegram all
manner Of rumors have been afioat this af-
tern00n regarding Samoa. The Examiner
(newspaper) reports that the steamship Ala
media has been captured by the Germans.
WASHINGTON, March 9.-The acting Sec
retary of the Navy pronounces the San Fran
cisco story about Samoan affairs base fab
rication.
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Gospel Mission.

The peoples temperance meeting and en-
tertainment on Saturday evening, was one Of
most successful yet held. The large hall
was filed bya deeply interested audience.
Rev. 5. +. Pearson gave very instructive
address, which was followed by an enter
taInment composed Of readings, recitatlons.
vocal and instrumental music. Messrs.
Brooks and Spinney and Master Harry Look
were highly appreciated. At the close about
thirty pledge cards were taken. All the
services yesterday were largely attended.
and OF a deeply interesting character. Meet
ings every evening this week at 7.So All
are invited.