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The Portland daily press., 1889-01-11
CARRIED AWAY.
Niagara Suspension Bridge Suffers
In the Gale.

BUFFALO, N. Y, Jan. 10 = The Niagara
suspension bridge situated nearest the Falls
was carried away by gale about 8 O'Clock
this morning aud deposited in the river. The
towers and cables remain intact. The bridge
was completely rebuilt last season and en-
larged for double track. All points Of in
terest along the river at the waters edge suf-
fered more or less. The water was never
known to be so high. The International ho-
tel was unroOfed and several buildings were
blown down in the vicinity. The gale was
the severest ever known.
A report from Niagara says The anchor
age cables, upright cables and supports are
all In place, and crowds OF people visited the
spot today and watched the swaying move
ments Of those parts Of the iron work still
and carriage portion Of the bridge can be
plainly seen reclining at the foot Of the Cana
dian bank across the river. There Is but lit
tie doubt the bridge will be rebuilt. The
loss is thought to be about $4,000. Never
before, in the recollection Of the oldest
citizens, has the village experienced such a
breeze" This bridge should hot be con-
founded with the railroad suspension bridge
on which trains are running as usual.
Last nights storm has had no parallel In
Buffalo since 1871. The velocity Of the wind
reached 60 miles an hour, and It worked sad
glass. Telegraph, telephone and electric
light wires in the city and for miles In al
directions are prostrated. No trains have
left Buffalo since midnight and wrecking
trains have been sent out to clear the tracks
Of poles and trees. Such was the force oi
the wind that the water In Lake Erie rose
higher than since 1874. The whole OF the
18th ward is three feet under water. Several
houses have been swept away and 1t Is re-
ported that several lives have been lost.
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Sons Of Veterans.

Col. Waldo II. Perry and staff Officers Z.
4. Philbrook, Fred b. Wiggin and Edward
II. Smith, with members Of Shepley Camp
of Portland, mustered Phil Sheridan Camp,
No. %, Of Freeport, with II members last
evening. There was large number Of G.
A. r. comrades from the home post present
The following were elected and installed as
officers Of the camp:
Captain-E. B. Mallett. Jr
First Lieutenant %. l. Robertson.
Second Lieutenant-F l.. small.
Camp Council-F. L. Small D. l.. Robertson
and N. b. Witham.
Delegate TO Division Encampment-Natha
Kendall; alternate. Frank L. Small.
Upon taking his position, Capt. Mallett
appointed the following staff officers, who
were also Installed by Col. Perry;
Chaplain-JOhn StowelL
First tSerpeant-Nathan Kendall.
o. NJ Sergeant-G. o. Reed.
Color Sergeant-Bert Chadsey.
Sergeant OF Guard-George ID. Dockham
Corporal Of Guard Will Bragdon
Principal Musician Charles jackson.
Camp Guard-Will Anderson.
Picket Guard-Bert Peacock
Business being over. remarks were made
by comrades Of the G. A. f. and members cf
the Sons of Veterans. After the meeting
was closed, an oyster stew and cake were
served.
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THE WORK OF RESCUE.
How willing Workers Helped the Inn
prisoned Unfortunates.

READING, Jan. 10.-The cyclone left the
entire city in darkness last night, which was
only relieved by an occasional electric light
and huge bonfres which shed their lurid
glare on the scene of death. All night long
brave and willing hands were busy in the
rescue.
When the first gray streaks of the early
morning dawned smiling sun appeared, and
everything was directly in contrast with the
fury of last night. Then everything was
dark, dismal and foreboding. Today all is
again bright and glorious in the heavens as
though mocking the work of last night. The
ruined silk mill presents scene Of complete
desolation.
The work Of rescue was greatly retarded
by the singular manner in which the silk
mill collapsed 1t did not blow over, as
terrible force of the wind, bit was
bodily crushed down, falling in upon
itself in one mass. Not vestige of the
walls remain standing above the stone
foundation. Teams Of every descrintion
omnibuses, fire wagons, funeral coaches
hospital vans and private vehicles were
pressed into service and were running ranidS
ly to and from the scene of the disaster Ali
nlght long. bearing the bodies OF the wound
different hospitals. wy
From the statement Of some Of those who
escaped from the building 1t appears TO have
gone uOWn IN an instant, There was a loud
crash oI breaking timber. The persons in
the mill all rushed toward the main doors.
good many Of them succeeded in getting
out' whlie four Of the girls saved themselves
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ROBERTSON IGNORED.
How the Democrats Organized the
Indiana Legislature.

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 10.-Lieut. Governor
Robertson stood at the door of the Senate
today, vainly seeking admission. Judge
Mitchell of the Supreme Court organized the
Senate, declaring the motion TO elect Senator
Cox presiding officer. carried. The Re-
publican minority protested at every step
and great confusion prevailed. Green
Smith was elected clerk and the caucus NOM
inees were all elected. A resolution by Mr..
johnson to admit Robertson was Ignored by
the chair, but was put by thomson and de-
clared carried. The Senate adjourned to
Friday. The House was quietly organized
by the Secretary of State, and the caucus
nominees elected. A motion to not recog-
nize MIR. Cox as presiding officer OF the Sen
ate was rejected.
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a Youthful Hunter.
Bangor Commercial.l


Master Charlie Phair, the IA year old son
of Hon. Thos II. Phair of Presque Isle, has
fairly established his claim to rank as a sue
cessful hunter, and now walks the forest
with all the pride of q Leather Stocking.
While ON visit last week to Crouse's camp,
he started out one morning in company with
a son of Mr.. Grouse, a lad of his own age,
for days hunt. They came upon the track
Of caribou early in the day and followed it
for a number of hours without success. They
finally abandoned the chase and started to
returned camp, but they had not gone for
when Charley saw something in the bushes
near by and soon made out the outline of
head. Raising his trusty Winchester he
fired when the animal. which proved to be
hne caribou, leaped from the cover. Charley
then gave him another plump in the heart,
which laid him low. The boys then removed
the hide, which they hung across pole, and
each shouldering an end started in triumph
for the camp, where they arrived at half
past ten In the evening. The next day they
returned with toboggan and hauled the
carcass to camp.
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WRECK OF THE JuLuETTE.
Captain Holmes Tells the Story OF
His Vessels Loss.

BosroN, Jan. 10-Schooner Juliette of
day afternoon in the gale. Two of the crew
were drowned, Capt. Eben Holmes, of Bel
fast, alone being saved. This was the un-
known schooner reported this morning.
Capt. Holmes tells the story of the wreck as
follows:
AT about o'clock the sea which had been
running very high all day broke aboard the
vessel, coming aboard the starboard quarter.
parting the mainmast chain plates I'M
mediately the main parted 30 feet above
the deck, the foremast Immediately follow
ing. We tried to set the forestaysail and
head her off for Cape Ann. We found she
would not fetch. After that conference
was held to see what could best be done and
we finally decided to take to the boat. the
only thing left for US to do. While getting
aboard the boat the vessel, which had been
filling rapidly through holes caused by the
spars punching against the archboard, began
to settle and the men had barely time to
jump aboard the boat before she sank.
About twenty minutes after the boat had
left the vessel, heavy sea struck her, cap
sizing and throwing the occupants into the
water. The captain was in the stern, and
the other two men grasped the bottom of the
boat. The captain failed to reach 1t. so be
determined to make an effort for the shore,
which was about three-quarters of a mile
away. ClaQ IN n6aVy OVercOat, winch ne
vainly tried to remove, and with high sea
running the attempt seemed hopeless. For
some time he was under water. and he
seemed at times abort to go the bottom.
Just before striking out for the shore one of
the men on the boat cried out, Goodbye
Eb." This was the last that was seen Of
them.
At length, after being baffied for over half
an hour In the water, he struck the sand Of
Good Harbor Beach. II never had such a
pleasant feeling in all my life. / laid right
down for while. 1t was the sweetest rest
i ever had. After resting somewhat, |
then groped my way through the dark,
and reached deserted summer house. /
knocked; no one came. At last / saw some
men. l told them my story, and they noti-
fed others, who came and picked up one of
the crew, who had been washed ashore on
the beach.
"There were two of the crew besides N.Y.
self. One of them had been with me three
years as mate. His name was Albert Cunning
nam and belongs in Belfast, Me. The other
man shipped in Portland, and was WEIGH.
man."
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PASSING COUNTERFEIT MONEY.
Druggist Holland Gets a Bad Bin
and Causes an Arrest.

Last evening an Italian bought three cigars
at Hollands drug store on Congress street
at the head Of Grove street, and gave the
clerk, Mr.. Otis, five dollar bill The bill
did not look right and was shown to Mr.
Holland. He suspected 1t to be a counterfeit
and sent Mr.. Otis to the Union Station, in
which direction the man had gone, 10 try
and find him. There Mr.. Otis told Oficer
Sylvester Of the case and together they
spotted the man, who was taken into Gus
tody. At the police station, when searched,
the man was found to have on his person
Ss2 in bills and s64.56 In silver. The bills
consisted Of two ten dollar bills, three dves
and one and two dollar bills. An envelope
found In the mans pocket was addressed 10
Andrea Loreto, Campello, Mass. He also
had box of Morton's candy. Mr.. Morton's
store was visited and 1t was found that there
five dollar bill had been taken from the
man.
The bill taken at Hollands, which has
every appearance Of being a counterfeit, Is a
silver certificate. series ID, number b As. T59.-
32i. It Is slightly shorter than a good bill,
and answers the description Of counterfeits
recently passed in Dover, n. II. The bill
passed at Morton's Is a silver certificate, but
appears to be good. as do the bills found on
the mans person. The man was held and
will be brought before Judge Gould this
morning.
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mR. BLAINE IN TRENTON
Studying the Architecture OF General
stryker's New House.

TRENTON, N. j., Jan. 1O.-James G. Blaine
and Congressman William Walter Phelps
spent last night in this city, the guests Of
Gen. VIM. S. Stryker, adjutant general Of
New Jersey. This morning was partly spent
in the inspection of Gen. Stryker's residence,
which Is of unique architecture. 1t Is un-
derstood the visit was made for the purpose
of inspecting the residence as Mr.. Blaine
cOntemplates erecting a new residence in
Washington, and after hearing Mr.. Phelps's
description Of Gen. Stryker's house desired
to see 1t. Mr. Blaine left before noon for
NNo chfnofou
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Sometime, when the State can afford it, l
should like to see 1t removed to Portland.
Portland is great city and would make
splendid site for a capital"
Representative M. p. Pendlet0n, OF Isles
boro-'I think the capital should be as near
Belfast as possible. l should prefer Ban
gor."
Representative David P. Chaplin, Of Bridg-
ton-"If the capital is to be moved want 1t
5oved to Portland. Ii called on to vote on
the question Of removal l should favor it.
Representative Ezra l.. Pattangall, OF Penn
broke-"I think it would be q fine thing If an
eastern blizzard would come along and sweep
the whole thing Into Portland. IL there Is
any other power that can do 1t want to see
itlinvoked."
Representative R. L. Grindle, of Mt. De-
sert-"I am emphatically In favor OF keeping
1t where ii is"
Representative William Dickey, Duke Of
Fort Kent and Father Of the House,
think the capital will have to stay here, and
l can live in that dog hole in there (pointing
to Representatives HalD as long as the rest
can, school house as bad as that hall
would be indicted as a nuisance. But when
ever you try to fix it up Bangor or Portland
steps In and prevents any repairs, hoping
thereby to starve Augusta out. 1t has been
50 for thirty years. fthink when the capital
Is moved 1t should go as near the centre of
the State as possible. That would bring it
to Bangor"
representative han Y. burielgn Ct NaSSal-
borO-"I think / would be pretty heavy
thing to move. 'Twould take about all the
steers in Maine to do 1t. No you could hard
ly expect a Kennebec man living within 12
miles Of the State House to favor moving 1t.
Representative George M. Warren of Cas-
tine-"I will vote for anything to get IL out
Of this city. Twill vote for Portland as the
site of II, too.
Representative E. b. Sheahan of Dennys-
yille-"I don't want to see the State debt in
creased to build new capital but If the
$4,000 comes from the federal government.
should be glad to see it used in building a
suitable State House In Portland"
Representative 4. +. Goodwin Of Skowhe-
GAM am not In favor Of moving 1t. The
man who comes from the farthest point
West travels about 120 and the man who
travels from the farthest East comes 400
miles. Certainly the capitol should go no
further West"
Representative f. w. Thurlough Of Cut
ler-"If we could get that money from the
general government should vote to turn the
present capitol into an insane asylum and
make Portland the capital | would put up
both hands for 1t. But l don't want to run
the State In debt"
The Portland daily press., 1889-01-11
The Wool Growers.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10.-The National
Wool Growers Association met today.
Thirteen states and territories and various
sheep and wool growers associations were
represented. The following officers were
elected; President. Hon. John Mcdowell,
T.. Black, Texas; Treasurer, j. III. Wallace,
Missouri; Secretary, j. ii. kirkpatrick, Cali
fornia.
Resolutions were adopted declaring that.
the verdict Of the people at the last Presi-
dental election having determined the wool
growers should have "full and adequate pro-
lection" the National Association respect
fully insists on the fulfillment Of the pledge.
A committee was appointed to secure
changes deemed necessary in the Senate tar
i'll bin to properly protect wool Interests.
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maine Pensions.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1O.-Pensions we're
granted to Maine people today as follows:
RESTORATION. REISSUE AND INCREASE.
AlOnzo Kalloch. Ashland.
INCREASE.
Andrew J.. Ross, navy, National Military Home
Jesse b. johnson. South Medway.
james Nealand, winthrop.
Herrick Luton, Rockland.
Jerome b. Grover, Gardner.
James OiMelly, National Military Home.
Elijah 7. Pierce, Bangor.
John Patterson, Togus.
Franklin savage, StrattOn.
Nahum 4. Clary, Waldo station.
John n. Foster, Knox.
Albert 5. NickersOn, Swanyille.
Cyrus Osborne, Richmond.
REISSUE.
Samuel Hezeltlne, Naples.
George NJ. smith, Willard.
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BENEATH THE RUINS.
Many of Pittsbure's Dead Yet to be
Recovered.

PIrTsBURG, Pa, Jan. 1o.-The official list
Of those affected by yesterdays accident on
Wood and Diamond streets swells the total
number to CT persons. The morgue was be-
sieged with callers all day. and many heart
rending scenes were enacted as anxious Wis
itols discovered In the bruised and distorted
features of the dead the well-known faces
of loved ones or friends. The bodies lay on
cots covered by sheets, only the faces being
visible, and, unless for the purpose Of iden-
tifiation, not further exposed.
Coroner Mcdowell said this afternoon that
% or 30 more people lie buried in the ruins,
and on the strength Of the coroner's state
ment, backed by DIR. Sutton, the police au-
thorities issued orders telling all persons
who have friends or relatives missing to re-
port them as early as possible to police
headquarters. At 2 p. m. the list OF dead
was increased to a. A tour OF the hospitals
this morning found all the wounded doing
well save seven men who are In a critical
condition. Three are reported TO be dying.
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GENERAL NEWS.

Coy. Bulkeley and the members Of the
Connecticut State government who failed Of
an election by the people, were chosen by
the legislature yesterday
w. X. Foster Of New York, has given the
Produce Exchange gratuity funds Of $4,000
10 partially atone for the loss Of S195. 900 suf-
Tered by the defalcations Of w. #. Foster,
Jr.
HFTelght ami ticket receipts at the Boston
n Maine station In Portsmouth. ". H., last
year, make q total of S304, ,21062, sthe largest
years business ever done there.
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THE STORM IN THE WEST.
a Heavy Snow Fall and Damage to
the Wires.

CHICAGO, Jan. 1O.--Indiana, Illinois Iowa
and Wisconsin advices indicate that yester-
days storm was general throughout the
Northwest. and very severe in Northern
Wisconsin and Michigan. In upper Michi-
gan the fall of snow ranges from eight
inches to foot in depth. In Wisconsin the
snow fall was from four inches to three feet.
The snow belt starts from the southwestern
part of Wisconsin and extends diagonally
across to Sheboygan. The heaviest fall was
below Chippewa Falls. Every Wisconsin
railroad Is affected more or less. All
through the Northwest telegraph and tele-
phone lines suffered severely. The lumber
men in Michigan and Wisconsin are greatly
pleased with the snow fall.
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REACHED the FREE LIST.
A Step Ahead In the Debate on tho
Tariff Bill.

WASHINGTON, Jan 10.-The Senate at l230
resumed consideration Of the tariff bill at
paragraph All, and went through to para
graph AL, all the amendments offered by
Democrats, except by Mr.. Brown, being re-
jected. When paragraph 334, taxing paint
ing and statuary 30 per cent ad valorem was
reached, Mr.. Hoar expressed the hope that
before the bill passed to its final eonsidera-
tion, the finance committee would conclude
TO put all works Of art on the free list. He
did not believe any American artist desired
protection for his work against the eompeti-
Mr.. Allison moved to amend paragraph
425 By reducing the duty on pearls from 25
10 10 per cent ad valorem. Adopted.
Mr.. Brown moved to increase the rate
enumerated, from Is to 40 per @ cent sd Salo-
rem, so as to make 1t correspond with the
amendment yesterday as TO iewelry. Agreed
TO without division. Mr.. Brown moved to
amend paragraph 40 the last on the dutia-
BILE list, taxing watches and watch cases 25
per cent ad valorem. by adding to 1t ''gold
watches and gold watch cases 40 per cent ad
valorem." Agreed.
The clerk then proceeded to read the free
list, beginning at paragraph AL. Consldera-
BILE progress was made and when the Senate
adjourned II pages had been disposed Of.
The Presidential Dinner Table.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10.-The President
gave a state dinner Of 46 covers to members
Of the Cabinet tonight, the second Of the
winter series Of official entertainments. The
White House was handsomely decorated and
the East Room was adorned with profus-
ion Of tropical plants and flowers. Miss
Bayard had the place Of honor on the Presi-
dents right, and Mrs. Fairchild occupied
place at the left. Secretary Bayard sat on
the right Of Mrs. Cleveland and Secretary
Fairchild on her left. Some Of the other
guests besidesl members Of the Cabl-
net and their wives were Mr.. and Mrs. Car
Isle, Justice Lamar. Senators Allison, VOOr-
hees, Cameron, German, Palmer, Manderson,
Representatives Scott, Russell, Of Massa-
chusetts, French Of Connecticut, Governor
Green Of New Jersey. Col Calvin 5. Briee
and Hon. Roswell p. Flower Of New York.
The Lumbor Schedule.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1o.-The Post tomor-
row win say that members Of the Senate
committee Of the tariff bill have decided to
offer an amendment making the duty on
lumber $3.50 per thousand feet, a reduction
Of 25 per cent In the bill as reported. The
DroyisO will be Inserted that this rate shall
be conditional on Canada removing her ex-
port duty on lumber.
No Fever on the caIena-
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1O.-Secretary Whit
ney said this afternoon there can be no truth
in the report brought to New York by the
steamer Claribel that yellow fever has ap-
peared on the United States steamer Galena
Ia Haytian waters. He kas had two cable
past week and he says nothing whatever
about fever.
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Robbed of $500.

DETROIT, Mich, Jan. 10.-Luther Tallman,
dealer in seeds and fertilizers at Fairport.
N. Y, came to Detroit Tuesday to buy seed.
Last night, while returning to his hotel from
the thetre, he was held up by two men and
robbed Of S4,5OO in cash and $1,000 in drafts
Detectives think that the robbers followed
Tallman from home.
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a Contrast.

BELvIDERE, N. j., Jan. 10.-The farmers
Of Warren and Sussex counties are turning
over their seed fields, something unparallel-
led for the middle of January. In Pequest
velley the weather is mild and the trees are
beginning to swell their buds.
SARNAc LAKE, n. u, Jan. 10.-The heav-
lest snow storm Of the season set in last
night. A high wind RACES and snow has
fallen steadily all day.
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LIma's Visitation.

LIMA, o.. Jan. 1O.-Great damage was
done at Lima yesterday, by heavy wind
storm. Derricks and pumping houses were
blown down in the oil field, and the top Of
the spire Of the German Reformed church
was twisted off, and the building otherwise
damaged. The water works were damaged,
and also many private dwellings.
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stuck In a Drift.

GALEsBURe, ILL.,, Jan. 1O.-A passenger
train on the Fulton county narrow gauge
railroad has been fast in snow drift 10
miles south of this city since last night A
relief train has been sent out. Several mas.
sengers are on board.
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sauIshury,s SUCCESSOR.

WILMINGTON, DEL, Jan. IO.-The leglsla-
ture has adjourned over to p. m. Monday
Senatorial caucuses viii be held Monday
night. The 16 Republican members stand
as follows, according to the best obtainable
information For Charles III. Treat, 6;
George ". Massey, 5: n. b. Smithers, 8; An
tnony Higgins, /; Rev. j. 5. Willis, /.
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by jumping from the second story windows.
The first rumbling noise was followed in
stantly by the falling Of the building, the
upper story going first with its human load.
Had It not been for the fact that but few Of
the hands were on the third and fourth
floors at the time. scarcely life would have
been saved.
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Northern Banking COMPANY

Atthe annual meeting of the trustees of
the Northern Banking Company, held Jan
uary 9th, the following officers were elected;
President Selden ConnOr
Vice President-WestOn H. Mllliken.
Secretaiy-Charles L. Narston.
Executive CCmmlttee-SeldOn ConuOr, Joseph
w. spaulding. Charles s. FObes, James 4. Me
Dowell, Henry 4. Cox.
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MAINE.
Aroostook Potatoes In Great De-
mand.
Especial to the Press.

Especial TO the Press1
AUGUSTA, Jan, 10.-Worthy Master Robie
installed the officers of Capital Grange last
evening. The attendance was quite large.
Those present partook of bountiful farmers
supper. E-Gov. Robie made remarks. and in
speaking of the advantages of the Grange,
he said, that he had quite frequently received
letters from different sections of the country
in regard to purchasing some of the products
Of the farms. He had today received letter
from Worthy Master j. B, Aver of Eureka
Grange, Prince George county, Maryland,
wishing to purchase 700 tarrells Of potatoes
for seed. He had recommended that he
should correspond with our worthy brother,
Hon. e. e. Parkhurst of Maryville Center.
Aroostook county, is the potatoe field of the
nation. The farmers harvested last fall
three million bushels.
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DR.. Junker, the African explorer, believes
that Stanley is all right and ldiscredts the
story Of Emin's capture.