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The Portland daily press., 1889-03-06
LOST WHEN ALMOST NOME.
The staunch Ship Governor Roble on
the Rocks OF Timber island.

At about o'clock yesterday morning word
was received at the tow boat ofice In this
city that the fine large ship Governor Robie
Of Bath, Capt. Blanchard. with a cargo Of
rags and camphor from Hiogo, Japan, for
this port was ashore on what is known as
Timber Island, about FIVE miles from Wood
Island and some twenty-five or three miles
from this port. Immediately the towboats
Plymouth, Belknap and Salem were dis
patched to the scene Of the disaster. Upon
arriving they found the sea very rough and
were unable to ge alongside the ship. A
line, however, was made fast 10 the vessA
and for an hour two Of the tow boats tried
In vain to pull her off. Her bow was fast on
the rocks but her stern was afloat. The tow
boats found her bilged forward and full Of
water, but the crew still remained on board.
Mrs. Blanchard, the captains wife. and three
children were taken off by the life saving
crew before the tow boats left the place for
this city. Monday night the fog shut down
thick at sea and rendered eoastwise naviga-
ton very dangerous. The Governor Robie
was proceeding under full sail yesterday
morning at about o'clock when the mate
went on deck to give orders to "'bout" ship.
just at that moment the vessel struck the
rocks with tremendous shock, and all on
board at once realized that they were ashore.
Although the fog was very thick and the
sea running high boat was lowered and
sent TO land. A despatch was immediately
sent to the Central Wharf Tow Boat Com
pany Of this city and they responded as
stated. When the tow boats left the vessel
the crew were still ON her, but 1t was expected
they would abandon her yesterday after
noon. She lies in a very dangerous position
and 1t Is feared she win be a total wreck.
The Governor Robie Is owned by ex- Governor
Frederick RObie Of Gorham. Capt. Blan-
chard, Hon. Roscoe L. Bowers, Saeo;
William Rogers Of Bath. the builder. and
Messrs. Pendleton, Carver and Nichols Of
New York city. She was built at Bath in
1868, Is 16z7 tons register and 224 feet long.
She was one Of the finest and staunchest Of
Maine vessels and her sailing qualities were
very superior. The Gov. Goodwin was long
considered one Of the fastest sailing vessels
afloat, but the Governor Robie beat her
record between Philadelphia and Japan.
She has a cargo Of 4s00 bales Of rags which
were for S. ID. Warren 4 Co., Cumberland
Mills, and camphor for New York. She Is
insured.
1t was reported yesterday afternoon that
four Of the crew were sick and were taken
of the vessel. A fisherman who visited the
scene yesterday noon said the vessel was
beating on the rocks and he did not think
she could stand 1t till high tide. The
captains wife and three children are at
Charles Curtis house, Biddeford.
The following is an Associated Press des-
patch from Biddeford:
Tomorrow the cargo will be llghtened
and another trial made. She lies in quite an
easy position, but ii tonight the tide runs
high and the heavy sea contlnuesit Ii Is feared
she will go to pieces. Four OF the crew died
while en- route from Japan
The Portland daily press., 1889-03-06
PORTLAND, MAINE. WEDNESDAY NORM

The House has passed the bills relating to
car stoves and grade crossings.
The registration bill has been killed In the
House.
The bill relating to liens on railroad ties
and ship knees has passed the House.
The House killed the dentistry bill this
forenoon, although 1t was ably championed
by Messrs. Looney and Madgan. But Judge
Stearns, Levi Turner. Jr., of Someryille
DR.. Grindle, Mr.. Talbot and Mr.. Morse of
Liberty went for the bill hammer and tongs
and succeeded in beating it by large vote.
The Senate has receded from its amend
ment including the English sparrow and
passed the crow bill In concurrence with the
House. While there is little prospect Of
bounty on sparrows Senator Libby's bill to
remove the protection now afforded the
sparrow unde the law is likely to pass.
The Cumberland delegation voted this eve-
ming to recommend Hiram Knowlton for
valuation commissioner.
The free text book bill passed the Senate
this afternoon by the close vote of 13 to 12.
The Portland delegation report adversely
on the police bill.
The Portland Street Sprinkling bill was
indefinitely postponed in the House today
on motion OF Mr.. Fogg. In reply to mem
Der Of the Judiciary, who wanted to know
why the bill reported by them was so treat
ed, Mr.. Looney said that it was local mat
ter relating only to Portland
The Portland daily press., 1889-03-06
TWO MAINE VESSELS ON THE ROCKS.
me Brig 7. RenIckIHard ana Fast
OFF North scItuate, Mass.
sraSe Life Savers to the Rescue OF
Captain and Crew.
Disaster overtakes the ship GOV.
Roble When Almost Homo.

NORTH ScrTuATE. Mass, March 5.-BrIR
I. hemick, Of Damariscotta, Me-, from Surf
nam Tor Boston with general cargo came
ashore about thousand yards from the hlgn
tide line of North ScItuate beach during
thick fog last night. The vessels light
was discovered By patrolman from the life
saving station at 2.15 this morning and the
life crew rescued the crew but with great
difficulty. The crew consisted Of the captain
and nine men.
When seen this morning by the Associated
Press reporter Capt. Fossett told the follow
ing story Of his trip: I'VE left Ssrinam Jan.
9th with a cargo consisting Of about 260
hogsheads Of molasses. 40 hogsheads sugar.
40 barrels empty bottles, IS barrels picked
lines and 200 bags cocoa. We had light
northerly head winds during the entire pas
saees, with no gales whatever. We passed
Highland Light at $50 D. m. yesterday and
shaped our course for Boston. When we
passed Race Point the sound Of the fog
whistle was plainly heard, and we were on
tne proper course. Everything seemed to
be going well, and had not any idea that
We were on our coarse, fearing nothing but
tne danger Oh getting In the Vicinity OF the
Graves, though the night was very dark and
log quite thick. until at about 2iO a. m,
while running with free sheet, and Just a.
we were taking aft the main sheet little /
suddenly felt her take bottom, and at III
same moment the lookout forward called
breakers directly ahead Immediately
showed down the helm, but IL was too late,
and without a moments warning we were
hard and fast on the beach. We Immediate
ly displayed signals, and In a very short time
they were answered by the life saving
patrolmen. The work Of this crew In rescu-
Ing our crew Of nine men and myself Is
worthy OF much credit. The only cause to
which can attribute the disaster Is the very
strong current which had In so short time
drawn us fully fifteen miles on our course.
The vessel Is OF about $40 tons register,
built at Damarisc0tta, Me-, in 1871. She Ia
owned by J. III. Hilton and others, valued at
about Sl20 and uninsured. The cargo was
consigned to Thomas Il. Bixby & Co. OF BOs-
ton, and Is supposed to be insured. The yes
sci was consigned to J. II. Flitner Il Co. Of
The vessel lies directly In front Of Mitch
ell hotel. bow on, and at low water Is high
ana dry. She Is on part sandy and part rocky
Dottomi and stands directly on an even keel.
Capt. f0ssett expresses the opinion that IL
the sea does not Increase before the cargo
can be removed the vessel can be fi0ated, but
the old sea dog" along the coast shake their
heads wisely and say she Is here to stay.
The Portland daily press., 1889-03-06
A SPLEEN DID DRILL
Tne Portland Light infantry wins
the Championship OF the State
Militia.
The Contest with the HealIy Rifles a
ong One.

Notwithstanding the storm Lewiston City
Hall was crowded last night TO witness the
competitive drill of the Portland Light In
fantry. Capt Norton and the Neatly Rifles
of Lewiston for the championship Of the
State militia. Ten minutes before the drill
began a copy Of the programme was given
to each company. Each company drilled an
hour in the presence Of the other company
and the large audience. The drill was
very close one, both companies elciting the
warm applause of the spectators for the pre-
eiion aud accuracy Of their movements. 1t
was severe test Of the proficiency OF the
antagonists. but they acquitted themselves
admirably. After due consideration Of all
questions involved the judges declared the
Portland Light Infantry the winners. The
announcement Of the judges decision was
greeted with hearty applause by those who
favored the Infantry. An order Of delight
full dances followed In which large number
participated. The score stood rs sc to
rs ia.
Upon their arrival at Lewiston the In
faDtry boys we're escorted TO the Neatly
Rifles armory. Their entertainers did the
honors at Crosby's restaurant. When the
drill commenced careful estimate places
the crowd In attendance at a figure consider
able over thousand
Among the guests were noticed Adjutant
General IL. M. Sprague Of Auburn, Col. j. j.
Lynch. Adjutant L. E. Phllbrook, Capt.
Hartnett Of the Montgomery Guards. Col.
Waldo Perry Of the Sons Of Veterans, Capt.
Baker Of the Portland Cadets. Capt. Bay
ley Of the Latin School Cadets. and members
of their respective commands. all of Port
land; also Capt. Slower of the Auburn Light
Infantry, Capt. Hoyt of the Frye Light
Guards, Capt. Kearins of the Sheridan
Guards, and Lieut.. Moriarity, commanding
the Dana Battery.
At $40 a fine preliminary concert was Civ.
en- by Wilson's orchestra, after which the
contest began.
Capt. Norton won the toss and chose to
drill first. The Infantry formed In the
corridor outside. and they filed into the
hall their soldierly bearing and fine appear
ance won for them a round of hearty ap-
plause. For one solid hour they were sub
jected to a rigid and particularized drill
Upton's revised tactics were the standard.
Each company drilled "A men and two
guides. Half an hour after the completion
Of the drill the judges announced their de-
eision, which was in favor Of the Portland
Light Infantry and which was aequiesced
in by all. A grand ball concluded the
evening'c festivities. The judges were
Lieut.. Leary, U. S. A, Fort Preble; Capt.
Fields. U. S. A, Fort Adams, Newport, r.
l. l.; Major otho Aichealis, commander of
U. 5. Arsenal, Augusta; Surgeon T. ID.
Sullivan Of Portland, Of the First Regiment;
Capt. Kendall Of Biddeford Light Infantry
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The Reform School.

The hawkers and pedlars' bill passed the
House this afternoon after very spirited
debate. Mr.. Engel of Bangor, and Mr.. Tai
bot were against the bill, and Mr. Sprague of
Dexter and Mr.. Wiswell of Ellsworth favor
ed 1t.
A compromise has been effected in the con-
toversy over the throwing of sawdust into
the Kennebec. Mills above the dam at Au-
gusta are allowed to throw certain por-
tions of the sawdust into the river.
The Portland daily press., 1889-03-06
BROWNS cERRYMANDER.
How WaterviIIe Democrats Defeated
the Will Of the People.
[snecIal to the Press.l

WATERvILLE, March 5.--The result in the
wards of this city has demonstrated the eff
cheney Of the shameless gerrymander perpe-
trated by Brown and his allies. BY their
control of the check lists and by the facili-
ties which the gerrymander gave them for
effective colonization, the Democrats were
enabled to hold their grip on the city govern
ment by small margins in every one of the
five wards they carried. This vote by wards
is very instructive
The Portland daily press., 1889-03-06
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
OF the New England General secre-
tarIes.

The fifth annual conference of the New
England General Secretaries Will be held
with the Portland Association ON Thursday
to Sunday, March 7th-10th. The day ses-
sions will be held In the Young Mems Chris
tian Association hall. and the evening SER
vices at State street church Thursday, Chest
nat street church Friday. and First Baptist
church Saturday. The first conference was
held at Providence, the second in Spring
field. the third in Cambridge. and the fourth
in Concord. The day sessions are private;
the evening sessions are open to the public.
This will be the programme:
THURSDAY EVENING.
Welcome exercises in State street Congrega-
tional chnrch, at 2 O'Clock.
FRIDAr-MoRNISG.
w. Z. Colley, Bridgeport, Conn.,. presiding
9.So-Deyotional. Conducted by c. X. Flan-
I0.00-1opic. The Importance and methods Of
developing volunteer workers. Z. I. Bates, Hol-
gent interest in our work on the part Of business
men? J. L. Gordon, State secretary of Connecti-
cut
I2.Oo m. to LOO D. m-Lunch in Second Parish
church.
AFTERNOON.
Joha Gibson, Newport, r. l., presiding
1.30-Deyotional. Conducted by Robert w.
Matthews, Nashua N. ii. ~.
2.OO-Topic-A closer relation among the New
England associations In the WORK. Muter u
Sv0@Tooic. The Importance of stated time for
physical mental and spiritual culture among the
secretaries: how 10 secure it. and best method of
imparting It. s. q. McConanghy, worcester,
Mass; a. Ii. whitford, Rockland, Me.
EVENING.
Z. A. Lawrence, State Secretary Of Maine, pre-
7.O0-Praise service.
7.3O-Address Why we believe the Bible
Rev. 4. b. Webb, ID. d., Boston.
sATURDAY-MoRsING.
II. s. Consnt, Providence, X. l., presiding.
9.3o-Deyotional. Conducted by Z. N. Folsom,
1O.OO-Everybody's topics.
11.OO-Business session
700 m. to Q. m-Lunch In Second Parish
AFTERNOON.
t. 7. Hazlewood, Haverhill, Mass, presiding.
1.30-Bible reading. Conducted by George $.
Avery, State Evangelistie secretary OF Massaehu-
Setts.
2oo-Topie. The State Evangellstie Secretary.
II. M. Armstrong, State Secretary OF Massschu-
setts.
2.3o-Tople. How to obtain the best results
from religious services for young men. h. ). Co
nant, Providence. X. l.
31b-Topc Personal work by and among the
members. E. NJ. Aiken, Greenfield, Mass.
EVENING.
Walter g. Douglass, Boston, Mass, presiding.
7OO-Praise service.
73O-New England communities aud their esti-
mate Of the association. w. q. Douglas.
At 0 a. N. Sunday, there will be = conse-
Grafton service 10 Association bail; at 40 p.
m, mems meeting; at p. NJ, mass meet
ings in the Second Parish, Congress street
and Free street Baptist churches; and at
S.45 D. m., farewell service.
The Portland daily press., 1889-03-06

cabinet are in the city with the exception Of
tary Rusk, who will be here tomorrow.
All the members Of President CleVeland's
cabinet rendered their designations TO Presi-
dent Harrison yesterday, and he accepted
them today, to take effect upon the qualifca.
all the new officials will assume their du-
ties tomorrow.
1t was necessary 10 call out a Pennsylva-
MIA company today to disperse crowd Of
their drunken comrades. They did 1t by
charging with fixed bayonets.
High winds caused the abandonment Of
the display Of fire works tonight greatly to
the disappointment Of the great crowd.
The Portland daily press., 1889-03-06
A DemoraIized Machine.
Especial to the Press. ]

ELLSWORTH, March 5.-The election here
yesterday is very forcible illustration of
the general decentralization of the Democrat
ic party The Ellsworth Democrats did not
even put candidate in the field, and the on
ly contest was on local issue relating to
water works. There were two tickets in the
held. one headed by Mayor Fred B. Aicken,
and the other by Benz. T., Soule. Both are
stalwart Republicans; and the disgust of the
old line Democrats at being obliged to vote
straight Republican ticket or none at all, was
the standing amusement of the day at the
polling places. The ticket headed by Mayor
Fred b. Aicken was successful by majority
of 6S.
The Portland daily press., 1889-03-06
WELL RECEIVED.
Republicans Like the Men Selected
to Aid the President.

WASHINGTON. March 5.-The nomination
Of the members Of the Cabinet of President
Harrison is received with evident satisfac-
tion by the great bulk of Republicans at the
1t is examined, it will appear that President
Harrison has done the best thing possible"
Senator Spooner said Gov. Rusk's appoint
ment would be hailed with delight In the
Northwest at least
The Portland daily press., 1889-03-06
Foreign Notes.
Possibly a Murder.

BAR HARBoR, March 5.-Charles A. In
gals of Bar Harbor was severely injured by
a blow upon the head last evening in melee
which occurred in the road at Great Pond
Hill near this place. G. A. Collins OF New
Brunswick, was arrested for assault with in
tent to murder. After examination this al
April term of court. Mr.. Ingalls, ha, since
died from his injuries.
The Portland daily press., 1889-03-06
AT the EXPOSITION.
Educating the European Taste to APP
preclate American Corn.

PARIS, March 5--The management of the
Paris exposition has set apart space free Of
charge for the proposed American exhibit Of
Indian corn. The intention is to build a
handsome corn palace in which different
kinds of corn will be exhibited. American
cooks will prepare the corn for food in all
WAYS known to the American housewife and
samples will be freely distributed to all who
visit the exhibition. The promoters believe
it will prepare the way for a greatly in
creased demand for the American cereal in
EurOpean markets.
The Portland daily press., 1889-03-06

LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
PORTLAND, Me-, March s, 1889
The Portland daily press., 1889-03-06
Relief Promised.
Especial to the Press ]

AUGUSTA, March 5.-Ward maps Of the
city Of Waterville. with the statement Of
yesterdays vote in that city, were on exhibit
tion here today. The general opinion was
that it was the most ingenious piece Of DEM
ocratic trickery on exhibition for some time.
Indignation was expressed at the way in
which the control of the city of Waterville
pie, and should the people of Waterville ask
it., 1t seems probable that means would be
taken by the legislature to have the city re-
districted. 1t Is reported here that they will
ask relief. and that the legislature viii be
likely to grant it.
The Portland daily press., 1889-03-06
was Rated Al.

NEW YORK, March SIT is announced
that the Reading Iron Works OF Reading
have failed. The company had a paid-up
capital OF sl.O5O.Ooo. and was rated Al. 1t
is said that the suspension Is due to the mar
row profits and high fixed charges. A meet
ing Of the directors will be held on Thursday
will be made to the creditors. About 25O0
men are employed In the works at Reading.
The Portland daily press., 1889-03-06
Or. caIen Iribon Dead.

CAMDEN, March 5.--Dr. Galen Tribon
died early this morning. on his 33rd BIRTH
day, of heart disease. He was a native OF
Hampden. Me-. and was for several years q
teacher in the Camden high school. He has
been physician in Washington, Steuhep
and Rockport. he leaves wife and son.
The Portland daily press., 1889-03-06
GENERAL NEWS.

Mrs. Mary S. Booth, editor of Harper's
Bazaar, is dead.
Final decision mas oeen G rendered oy the
Hoyt, the appellant, in the noted Hoyt will
case.
glue factory belonging to the Minnesota
Transfer Packing Company of Minneapolis,
burned yesterday. Loss $4,000; insurance
$4,000.
King Carnival reigned in New Orleans
yesterday, the procession representing t4e
Treasures of the earth,D being particularly
fine.
The Portland daily press., 1889-03-06
count at Earmlnatnn.

FARMINeToN, March 5.-The March term
OF the Supreme Judicial Court opened here
this morning with Thomas II. Haskell Of
Portland, justice. presiding. Several i'm
portant criminal cases will be tried. one for
highway robbery and one for forgery.
The Portland daily press., 1889-03-06
ALaree Family partv.

WASHINGTON, March 5.-As President Har-
rison's family exceeds in number those Of
his predecessors during many years. a rear
rangement Of rooms in the Executive Man
sion is necessary. The President will oc
cupy the central apartment ON the south
front known as "The Prince of Wales
room" Mrs. Harrison's chamber will be
the adjoining room on the Southwestern
corner. The rooms on the north front are
assigned to MIR. and Mrs. Mckee, MIR. and
Mrs. Russell Harrison and the Mckee chill
dren, Baby Mckee sleeping in the central
front room just vacated by Mr.. and Mrs.
Cleveland,
The Portland daily press., 1889-03-06
Points.

WAsHINToN, March 5.-Among the meas
sures which died with the dying Congress
was the Oklahoma bill, which remained to
the end upon the Senate calendar. Some Of
its provisions were incorporated into the In
dian appropriation bill.
Assistant Secretary Rives, Of the State
Department, has rendered his resignation to
take effect at once. He left this evening for
New York city, where he will resume the
practice of law.
Secretary Whitney took his official leave of
the officers and employees of the Navy De
partment this afternoon. At the same time
he took occasion to say few pleasant words
In regard to his successor.
The executive committee Of the Republi-
can League decided today to maintain the
headquarters In New York and prosecnte
the work OF the league with especial atten-
tion to the Southern States.
Many friends have called on Mr., and Mrs.
Cleveland today. The ex-President and
party go to New York tomorrow.
A cable message was received ct the State
Department today from the United States
minister to Persia, conveying the Shah's
congratulations TO President Harrison. The
PRESIDENT requested Secretary Bayard to
make suitable reply.
All the members of President Harrison's
The Portland daily press., 1889-03-06
Want Gov. church Removed.

MINNEAPOLIS, March 5.-The Journals
Bismarck. Dakota, special says that forty
ive members Of the legislature telegraphed
last night to President Harrison asking him
TO remove Governor Church at once and an
point Frederick Mccormack acting governor,
the object being TO shut of more vetoes on
the part OF Church.
The Portland daily press., 1889-03-06
Majorities.
Republican majority on vote, AZ.
Damncrafic malnrifu In A Aldarnaan

htpuDIICdH IndJOTIIy on vote, Al.
Democratic majority in Aldermen, 8.
There is no doubt that colonization in
Ward saved that ward to the Democrats.
The Republicans of the city are very indig-
nant at the success of the Democratic scheme
to defeat the will of the people; and there is
talk Of asking the legislature to raise COM
mission to secure an equitable and decent ar
raugement of the wards of the city.
The Portland daily press., 1889-03-06
PARIS OPINION
Is That the Monroe Doctrine Will Be
Theoretically ReaffIrmed.

IS Tnat the monroe Ooctrine WIN BE
EnergetIcaIiy Reaffirmed.
PARIS, March 5.-The Temps, commenting
on the inaugural address of President Har-
rison. calls attention to the traditional and
systematic abstention of America FROM
foreign policy while proclaming loudly the
duty of the country to protect its citizens
wherever established. The Temps sees in
this new diplomatic system the logical out
come of the Monroe doctrine, which Presi-
dent Harrison seems ready to energetically
reafarm.
Concessions to Art and Bacchus.
ROME, March 5.-The Riforma, comment
ing on President Harrison's inaugural ad-
dress expresses the hope that under his ad-
ministration the United States will abolish
its exorbitant duties ON works of art and re-
duce those on Italian wines.