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The Portland daily press., 1889-07-01
A Matter of vital Importance.


A meeting of the committee of the Board
of Trade appointed to appear before the
Senate committee that is considering the
subject of the competition of Canadian lines
Of railroad with American lines in the Unit
ed States, is to be held this forenoon at II
O'Clock. 1t is to be hoped that there will be
a full attendance, and that a plan for the adj
equate presentation of Portland's interests
before the Senate committee will be definite
ly decided upon. The time is short. and who
ever is selected to present the matter
needs all the time that remains
for preparation. 1t may seem SUI
perfuous for the PRESS to reiterate
what it has several times said upon this sub
iect. but it is of such vital Importance to the
city as to seem TO justify us in calling atten-
ton to it once more. There is no question
pending at the present time in which the fu-
ture growth and prosperity of
the city is SO bound up as this
question of the treatment Of Canadian
railroads A decision that will exclude the
Grand Trunk railroad from doing business
In this country, or so hamper it as to practi-
cally amount to that will be an exceedingly
disastrous blow to all the New England sea-
board cities, and to Portland more so than
any other, inasmuch as Portland's reli-
ance on the Grand Trunk for its western
connections is greater than that Of any 9TH
er New England city. Imagine the rails Of
the Grand Trunk railroad that enter Port
land taken up, and this city no longer the
terminus of that road, and then consider
what the effect would be upon our commerce
and one will have a good idea of what the
result will be If the Wall street
combine" succeed in forcing the Grand
Trunk out of American territory. Every
Portlander knows that the Grand Trunk
railroad, directly or indirectly. contributes
more to make Portland what she is than any
other single institution. Take that away
and for many years to come Portland's
growth and prosperity will be arrested.
1t may be argued that no American Con-
gress will thus jeopadize the prosperity of
the people of Maine and New England Not
il the matter is thoroughly understood. The
danger is that the side of the people
will not be fully presented, while the side
of the American railroads will get the most
skillful statement that money can command.
The Portland daily press., 1889-07-01

DOR SALE or TO LET - The Atwood
antly situated in Ligonia, Cape Elizabeth, with
several acres of land fruit trees In bearing good
stable; house contains about fifteen rooms, bath
room and furnace, and is in good repair it Will be
rented low or sold on reasonable terms. Apply
to LOCKE & LOCKE, $50 Middle street,, or to
AUG. p. FULLER, 452 Fore street. 25dtf
EOR SALE secondhand IL horse power
IL engine, and one IA horse power boiler with
saAta' xkduI oss, DIDUElsJxEu ettti2Srs a rUU NJ
DRY, Biddeford. Me. oc5tf
The Portland daily press., 1889-07-01

ITO LET-Two new and convenient furnishe
Il cottages at Madockawando Landing, Fs
mouth Foreside, one of the pleasantest locallti
In Casco Bay. Convenient to store and post Off
For information inquire of VIM. GRIFFIN, n &
the premises. % Il
The Portland daily press., 1889-07-01

4 OUNTKE RESIDENCE FOk NALE
~ In the pleasant, healthy village of Gorham,
finished. Large stable connected; buildings on
high ground; corner lot, on two Streets small
orchard, choice fruit, and surrounded by fine
State Normal and High Schools, and Portland g.
Rochester Depot, and ten miles from Portland.
A very desirable residence, in nice order for
lars address "H0USE, Box 52,' Gorham, Me.
iun1O-A
The Portland daily press., 1889-07-01

ITO LET-At Bar Mills, one hour from Port
Il land, on the Portland and Rochester II. r., a
cottage Of eleven rooms with stable attached, all
spend the summer in the country this is very de-
sirable. For further particulars apply to No. 129
SPRING ST. 29L1
The Portland daily press., 1889-07-01

IL DANITES

:. ners leave Long Wharf, foot Of Exchange
I, 80 D. m, returning after the entertain
Round trip tickets admit to Garden and
"a House. Adults 25 cts. I; Children 10 cts.
Ound trips, with admission, S1.OO.
l4-dtf @, III, KNOWLTON.
The Portland daily press., 1889-07-01

WANTED-Highest cash prices paid for cast
w on clothing, ladies or gents, or exchange
LOT Iurklsh rugs. Please send letter or postal to
M. DEGROOT, 941a Middle street. b-tf2W.
The Portland daily press., 1889-07-01

WANTED-Ab boy to work in a drug store
w one with one or two years experience pre-
ferred. c. II. GUPPY & co. 26.tf
The Portland daily press., 1889-07-01

EOR sALE-York Beach; two story house
IL with barn and about four acres Of land one
fourth mile from beach, near railroad station,
school house and church; will be sold low for
cash.. Apply to JAMES KEAZER, SO State
street. 1b-4
The Portland daily press., 1889-07-01

ITO LET-New dwelling on Crescent street,
Il contains 10 rooms, beside bath. Ably 10
% Crescent street, or to E. L. PROCT0i, $40
Congress street, Room6. eft
The Portland daily press., 1889-07-01
MALE HELP.

MANIFESTATION by a registered drug
w clerk of experience In city or country can
furnish first class references. Address, "QUINIA'
Press ONCE. 27-I
The Portland daily press., 1889-07-01

EOR sALE-A desirable seaside residence
y and 90 acres land, situated on Littleiohns
Island, Casco Bay, including the whole eastern
able spot in Casco Bay for cottages; the western
part has lately been bought up by Portland and
Charlestown parties; steamer touches twice a
day in summer; reason for selling owners dead;
post office near by. For information inquire OF
Z. s. SAWYER. Cousins Island Maine 13-3
The Portland daily press., 1889-07-01

EOR SALE-Store DOORS One pair IL feet
Il inches by 2 feet 10 inches. Two pairs 10
feet inches. One pair feet inches by feet
inches. Two sashes, 8 feet inches by 8 feet 2
inches. -Four panes to each sash. ii. II. HAY
& SON, Free and Middle streets. 25-1
The Portland daily press., 1889-07-01

u recently occupied by Woodman True Co
corner OF Middle and Pearl Streets; one Il the
largest and best in the city; well arranged for
particulars apply to GEO. W. WOODMAN.
1at
The Portland daily press., 1889-07-01

nFEICEs TO LET.-The large and fine
" ONCE recently occupied by Hon. Wilbur II.
Lunt and other vacant rooms in the First Nation
al Bank building Including steam heat safes, ele.
vator and 1anitor service. Apply at the Bank
5-tf
The Portland daily press., 1889-07-01

DOR SAlE-Houses and lots Nos 81 and 81
= on Clark street; also houses and lots Nos. 40
WATERMAN, Executor to Mrs e. ii. stanwood's
will, o1-1
The Portland daily press., 1889-07-01
WANTED.

HARD WOOD wANTED-6oO to 1900
IL cords seasoned hard wood at some good
shipping point. Apply to CHASE BROTHERS.
head Long Wharf. PSI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-07
LIGHTERLNG A SUNKEN STEAMER.
THE MONTANA OUT OF THE WAY OF TRAFFIC l.
THE PATAPsco RIVER.

THE MONTANA OUT Of THE "AI oF 1hAhfAS 4<~
THE PATAPsco RIVER.
Baltimore, Jan. 8 SpcciaD.-A dozen towboats m
charge OF Thadcus K 0rccn, general manager OF tho
baltimore Storage and Hghterago Company, have
been busy to-day removing the cargo of tho sunken
steamer Montana The vessel has beon so far light
ened as to clear her from obstructing Inc channel
Fifty of tho two hundred cattle board killed
or drowned In the collision. number moro werc
drowned I'm the night, as the high sea caused by
the gne prevented the tugs from getting
up to the danagcf steamer. largo portion Of the
Montana's cargo is badly damaged. The most OF the
cargo was through freight from the West, including
large Lot Of canned lard from Armour Co., Chicago
This was the ono hundred and second voyage Of
Captain Jagcr Of the steamer Main, and bis first dis
as,er. Tho body of Chief Engineer RobcrtM NJ Young,
OF the Montana, who was killed by rho falling boom,
was brought TO this city to-day.
James Connvcn, a fireman on tho Montana tells
the best story Of the collision. He said that II had
been foggy and the wind stin northeastern
"whcn We were going down the channel said he,
we stopped several times and let down the anchor,
and then We would hcave 1t and move on slowly.
Tho fog had thnned. and we could the other
steamer coming toward One Of tho men asked
what steamer it was and another answered, 1T Is
the mail steamer whio wo discussing tho
question tho big steamer camo full head on and
crashed into rs Evoy,n WAS dS IN &c sonos a sv,nr
orders from that vessel When. the vessels struck
he grabbed the chains and climbed upon her deck
The first officer remained the Montana and gave
orders AS soon as the collision occurred some Of
the men and sailors rushed uR he manmas., WHILE
when they saw that tho steamer would not be en-
tIrcly under water, came down. Three or four boats
were lowered Tho nrst one had lust the number % "a
other. The boat was in was so full that We couldn't
row it. We drifted around and the wind blew US
IA ref us aboard
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-07
WORKING UP srArEHoop IN yEw-xEx1co.

Denver, Jan. g l5peciaD.-Judgc c. H. Gilderseeve
Of Santa Fe, ~ NJ in the city fow days ago, on
his way TO New-York where he goes TO meet General
L. b. Nelly, who built the short line Of tho railroad
connecting Santa Fe with the Denver and Rio Grande
eat Espanola a year or two ago. Tho two gentlemen
have an immense land Improvement project In which
they will make effort TO interest New-York CAPT
talIsts. From NeNYork Judge Glldersleevc goes to
Washington, to throw the weight Of his influence IN
favor Of the adm isslon Of New Mexico as State.
lie stated that great change had taken place In tho
sentiment OF the NewMexicans relative TO Statehood
within the last two years Two years ago largo
majority of them were opposed 10 admission. Now
tho reverse is truo majority being favorable to
State Government Hc said that Governor Ross
proposed 10 send his resignation TO Washington before
March A. and that he win return 10 his ranch near
Albuquerque.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-07
w,,11Ix oDRroKx TO REMeY.

Boston, Jan. (SpeciaD.-William Gef1cko, the con-
ductor of tho Boston symphony Orchestra has decided
to resign OF the close Of the present season, which
win complete his fifth year in Boston This VIII bc
source Of regret to tho musical public, for his work
in Boston has been satisfactory to tho most critical
His original contract was for five years, and as his
health is not good no has decided To return to Ger
many. Mr. Gericko says that he has plans for
tho future beyond taking years rest Mr. Higgnson
says he has done nothing toward securing a sue.
ocssor for Mr. Gcrfcke lie reiterated his statement
OF few weeks ago, TO the effect that the position
has never been offered to Theodore Thomas, and said
wanted tho situation, with all the labor thar 1t In
voIvcd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-07
HOT FIGHTING IN SAMOA.
eIxTErN GERMANS KILLED IN THE EN-
COUNTER WITH MATAAFA'a rxstsfzsss
4 EbIlH Lt3 srr = AesAtNaa A.A<AsA 4ls
eEnMAss AND Ax0r nxrULsEp-AA-
gAA7A LOSES TEN MEN AND HAS
wuvprv vvr0yvDrn


Bsrlln, Jan. e.-0ficial advices from Apia con-
Arm yeeterday's announcements Of an encounter
betvveen Mstaafas followers and the Germans.
On December 10 the German eunDoat Adler. with
the German Consul on board, proceeded to Lanly,
Mstnsfa's chief position, with the intention OF
negotiating for the disarming Of the insurgents
IN oons,ouence Of the destruction Of German prop
ertv and insults to German sailors party OF
man landed and while on their way TO the Vaileie
plantation they were suddenly attacked BY party
Of rebels led by an American named Klein. The
OleA. Adler and Eber landed more men, who suc
oeeded in repelling the natives and DESTROYING
some Of their villages. Lieutenant Sieger and nj
t.en nan were killed and Leutenants Spengler
ana Burehard and thirty-six men were wounded
The wounded are doing well
Other accounts state that the Germans retired
% vsalele and held it against the greatest ODDS
uutzl reinforced. Mataafa's loss was ten killed
and thirsw wounded. The Germans bombarded
Nsilels. Lstoga, LAnly, Matafaga and MatAfas
MataafS now holds strongly intrcnched posi-
tion near Apda, where great excitement prevails
Tho European women and children have been
p]aced on board the men-of-war. Business Is ut
: standstill Expecting further German action,
Nataafa has obtained . supply Of ammunition.
He declares himself ready to appear before the
commanders of the British and American men-of-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-07
yor A BRISK MARKET FOR A1pLEs.

rockport. N. Y JAN (speciaD-The stock OF
i.nn,es estimated in this city is $4,000 to 10000
barrels. and about tho Same amount IN other hands
IN Niagara County. willis Van Horn, the largest
buysr. has $4,000 barrels and there are about
90 900 barrels between Rochester ana syracuse Inc
80 an hand In Ncw-York City was this month
az ooo barrels: at Philadelphia. $4,000 barrels, which
IN regard to past statistics not At all large but
.h rc all dealers arc we'll supplied The stock moves
s,ov,v and IN some Instances shippers lose heavily
poston and Providence are similarly stocked There
viii not be much demand for fruit before tho lst
Of April, as the western cities have penny ,no
So. :, ,ras for tho whole export trade Of the sea-
son ~n". of 1851 and 1883 liverpool nov has 300 600
barrels stored and GLASGOW nearly tns as SAM: r, rIs W
~, d,''s srtss and sIfor Badwiis snd tnssets e4c
M, nrsces are for tho .sst One olle, We Suered so
s.cr mi he rSfused Yesterdag ~ vas elss 20 man
4 ~ & 90 oents eesras
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-07
VILLAGE STREETS oYERFLowEI
THE STORM ALONG THE SEw,sEasEY ooAsI
DAMAGE By VIVID, WAVE AND RAIN TO susxEa
coTTAGERs.

Long Branch, N. J., Jan. tspeciHps-Ine storm
winch began yesterday ragged with great severity al
night The wind blew with terrible force directly
on shore and tho noise of tho surf could be heard
fuiiy half mile The men of tho Lfs-saving Ser
vice made their trips along tho beach In couples.
Frank NJ Taylor. the superintendent Of tho Long
Branch ocean pier also doubled up his set of watch
mon, and close guard OF the great structure was
Kept up all night. The surf was unusually high and
tho waves broke fully half milo from shore. When
they reformed they struck tho bluf with great
force and cut huge gaps in the wall Of dirt which
separates Ocean ave. from the beach. The greatest
damage was At Monmouth Beach, beyond ses Bright.
Here tho seq tore out nearly every bulkhead and
washed up under several Of tho cottages. The surf
demolished the bulkhead OF the cottage of A. Q.
Keasbey, former United States Attorney, Of Newark
cut big hole in his handsome lawn and knocked TO
pieces ono of the brick piers which supported the
building This cottage Is the one pointed out to
summer visitors as the first one erected at Monmouth
Beach. Tho threo cottages of Richard DeGray, Of
New-York, which wero undermined By the storm Of
November 81. escaped damage, but tho partly 70
constructed bulkheads wore mocked to pieces.
At Sea Bright tho water backed up in the shrcws
bury River until Il overlooked the streets the
west side Of the village 10 depth Of from four
to SIX feet, and those who were compelled to go
out today made their trips in rowboats. At dusk
the water was nearly up to the Methodist Episcopal
Church. on ocesnave. Tho surf completely demolished
the stout bulkhead along tho property Of Jose F.
De Navarro, Of New-York The sea swept under
tho north one of the three cottages Of William ".
shippcn, Of Eew-York, and also tore out portion
Of New-York one Of the cottages that threatened
TO- go to sea 10 the last big storm. North Of Mr.:
Angors cottage the surf out over the peninsule and
into the Shrewsbury River leaving several feet
Of sand upon the track Of the Npw.ycrsey Southern
division Of the Central Railroad Of New Jersey. The
track also badly damaged and sanded at Highland
Beach.
It is believed that great damage will follow high
tide at midnight
At Asbury Park tho surf tore up the board walk
In several places, and warped tho end Of the
famous fshng-per out of shape. The wind Knocked
down telegraph and telephone poles, and signs, and
at Webb-st. and sixth.ave., North Asbury Park and
dashed II to pieces four hundred feet away from
tho building
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-07
ANOTHER COUNTY SEAT WAR IN SEBRAsKA.

Elwood, Neb., Jan. 6.--Tbe sherf and q posse OF
seventy-hvc men made descent on Homorvile yes
erday In the absence Of tho county officials At NC
Cook disarmed the citizens who wcro guarding the
courthouse with winchester rifles and brought back
a portion Of the county records te EScCd. On
November 80 long and bitter 6gh. for the location OF
the county seat OF cosper County eliminated In an
election In which the necessary twothssds vote for
its removal from Hsmcrville 70 Eiwood was % sccurSa'
The latest develop nents OF course divide the rccous
between the two towns ard broaden tne cnasm
between their resi- ectfvc citizens with excellent pros
poets Of further hostility in the near future.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-07
THEN THE STATE WILL BE REpUBL1cAN.


Charleston, W. Va, Jan. tSpeciaD.-Tho message
of Governor wilson, to be submitted to the Legislature
nj the opening of tho session on January 0, was nm
shod today. 1t has several somewhat sensational
features but tho chief burden of hfs song is fraud and
he rngs the changes in all possible combinations BY
ar ingenious and highly original application OF tho
naturalization table, he arrives at tho conclusion that
about 600 fraudulent votes were cast In November
and proceeds TO declare that the fair name OF the State
has been dIsaced He neglects to state which party
E responsible for this wholesale fraud but ne hopes
tbe Legislature Will enact suitable laws TO prevent
recurrence of the evils. N, 4. ... .o
siderable Interest state Senator Carr, the Union
Labor member is the most imPsrtant member, hoia,
ing fhe balance of power, and nothing rs TOO goou
tnrs him senator Kenna whose ambition IS 70
succeed himself IS trying TO fnpatate himself INTO
Carrs favor but the general impression is that CaTr
Will slIpport the Republican caucus nominee. ne
was elccfed by fusion with the Republicans, unaer
n nledce to vote with them on the eiectlon OF y
fIpited States Senator 1t Is said that desperate
etfnrt viii be made BY the Democrats TO organize
shs State senate with Cars aid but he refuses 70
commit himself and what he viii 40 Is the aiIao-
sorpIns h state senate stands Republicans 49, Dem
..rats 10 and Union Labor 1. It now seems
~ hs preffy we'll settled that Senator Carr the Union
Tsynr member will be made president OF the Senate
lie the Reuublicans. II Cof Is fnangTated as Gov
syror and aftcrward elected United States Senator,
car viii succeed the Office Of Governor for four years
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-07

HEROIC ACHIEVEMENTS OF A PHILADELPHIA
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HEROIC ACHIEVEMENTS OF A PHILADELPHIA
EDrToR-vALUABLE HOUSES DESTROYED.
Philadelphia, Jan. 6.--1hc handsome houses Of Rob-
ert Mcwade, city editor of The Public Ledger" and
j. H. Tighe, Lancaster ave.. at Wayne Station.
wore entirely destroyed by fro last night. The total
loss about 100000. Nine small children narrowly
escaped being burned in their beds Mrs. Jones' q
sisterin-hw Of Mr. Tghc, driven crazy by the
excitement and had to be taken out Of the house BY
force. When the fire broke out Mr.. Mcwade had Just
finished supper and sitting In the parlor with his
wife and several nearly children. after the little
ones had been put 10 bed His first thought was OF
his children and he darted upstairs and succeeded in
getting them all out OF doors safely. Then he and
several nelghbos formed q bucket brigade. but the
flames gained steadily them, famed by the north
west wind Tho houses Of Mr.. McWado and Mr.
Tighe sdjo!n. The flames soon spread 70 the prop
erty next door, There is but one fro company In
Wayne. 1t owns engine. but has o line OF hose
Tho company responded, but they could DO nothing to
save the buildings Some shouted that there
was a woman at one of the windows ,of Mr.. Tiehc's
house. Mr.. Mcwade ran upstairs through flame and
smoke and found Mrs Jones with q babo In her arms
standing In he centre of third-stoy ROOM He
told her to % down stairs. but she refused TO 20.
Then he ried persuade her. but she said sho woum
not move. She perfectly calm Her
mind had given way. Mr.. Mcwade seized her by tho
arms and dragged her out of the room by force He
Managed but with great difficulty. to get her down
the STAIRS and she and the baby werc taken out
safely.
When this was done Mr.. Mcwade heard screams
in Mr.. Tighe's house, He in again, and In
second-story room found two little children lying In
bed, with the flames darting all around them: lie
picked them up, and with an infant tucked under
reach the door through the clouds Of thick kmoke.
Tho flames were extInguished at 10 O'Clock Nh
ued at 00O which II had taken him several years
TO collect, and none of It was saved ao DAD no
loss Is $500. Tho house did not belong to him
His effects were partly insured IN tho New-Enpand
Mr. McWade's ntue children, who were tslfn rom
their beds, were almost naked They were tcnderly
carried through the terrible rainsorm TO tho houses
OF tho neighbors, where they were cared foI. Tho
ladies' had no time their clothing. They wore
who live clOg0 by.