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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-21
Not Inspired by the Portland q Roch-
ester.

PORTLAND. Me-, Jan. 10, 1885,
TO the Editor Of the Press:
Your impression about the proposed
amendment to section 16 of chapter 81 Of
the Revised Statutes Is entirely erroneous.
The changes were, none Of them, In any
manner, inspired by the p. & r. railroad. or
anybody connected with 1t, and no one Of
them had any knowledge that any such bin
was to be presented. 1t grows out of a ne
cessity brought to my notice by the engineer
OF the Maine Central year and half ago.
We have the right to purchase gravel pits
for the maintenance Of our roadway, but the
time has come when none can be obtained
adjacent to the railroad Under the law as
IL Is now, we have right TO buy or take In a
manner prescribed In that section, land for
gravel pits, but there Is no law by which we
can reach them with our gravel trains. We
have purchased land In several instances
and laid our rails to the gravel pit at our own
risk, but case came up in which 1t was
necessary TO cross a town road, and there
was no law for us to do it, and tine sole OBJ
lect OF this part Of the amendment Is to ena-
BILE us to reach the various places for which
tns present law authorizes US to purchase or
The first amendment does not change the
law as 1t has been held to be for long time.
The second amendment was suggested by
gentleman who had no interest In railroads
S.n., on the ground that the word stations"
(which, by the way, you ought not to have
included In your brackets) ought to oe limit
ed In its application, and in the draft of the
bill limited 1t, so that it should apply to
new or additional passenger or freight sta
tions. SO far as l or the railroads are con
cerned. the present phraseology Is entirely
sufficient
The third and main amendment IS for the
purpose which have already stated.
Other amendments which you do not no
In dealing with this class Of cases. All the
power under this section given to corpora
tions Is to acquire by purchase, OF by a con-
demnation Of the railroad commissioners
upon. proper proceedings, and there Is no
possible way In which that could be applied
to the proposed Rochester extension, which
Is proposed to be done by the company itself
under special law. j. Fl. ID.
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St. Joseph's Convent at Locust Gap, P

ST.. Joseph's Convent at Locust Gap, Pa,
was burned yesterday morning.
Hon. NJ. c. Haling's store at North Ben
ningt0n, Vt, was burned yesterday morning.
including the post Office Loss $12, 900; in
surance $1,000.
State line steamer Nebraska sailed from
York for Liverpool Friday. She returned to
New York yesterday for repairs, leaking
around the stem post.
The barn of Enoch Kellogg at South Nor
walk, Ct, was burned early yesterday morn
Ing. Frank Kellogg, who slept in the barn,
was burned to death.
The trustees of Trinity College have APP
pointed committee to raise funds for new
buildings made necessary by the growth of
the college.
Mrs. John M. Frances, wife of the editor of
the Troy Times is dead, aged 60 years. She
has been an extensive traveller, accompany
ing her husband On his diplomatic missions
and trip around the world.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-21
Maine sailors erovpn, 70 p.,,

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 19.-Steamship
Alameda, which arrived today from Aus
tralia. brought Captain Timothy Murphy
and nineteen of the crew Of the American
ship John Bryce Of Thomaston, Me, which
sailed from Port Ludlow on Puget Sound.
October 9th, with a cargo of lumber for Mel
bourne, Australia, but was waterlogged in
the hurricane of December 18th, and was
abandoned about 800 miles east of Jamia ISL
and. One man was washed overheard. The
remainder OF the crew proceeded in open
boats to the islands, where they arrived af-
ter being out seven days and nights.
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Railroad trafic in Southwestern COLORADO

Railroad traffic In Southwestern Colorado
is suspended on account Of snow slides.
Wires were down In New York last night
having been broken by the storm.
DIR. w. NJ. Boothby OF Manchester. N. H.,
is said to have el0ped with Mrs. George
Kennan Of the same city.
A woman and four children were murder
ed at Loclede, NO., by the firing Of their
house, the inmates burning 10 death. The
murderer will probably be lynched.
The attempt Of q bailif to arrest a negro
at Ty Ty, Ga. led to a.race coulilct In which
two negroes were killed and others injured
More trouble Is feared.
Andrew Carnegie says he doesn't expaet a
cabinet position and probably Wouldn't ac.
cepted one II offered him.
A nre bug In Camden, N. j., has attempted
70 destroy the lumber yards there and
started hres which did $4,000 damage. A
man has been arrested on suspicion.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-21
Premium Winners.

The following Cumberland county people
have been awarded premiums at the York
County Poultry Show;
J. A. Chase, Yarmouthylle white Minorcas 1st
premium; chicks, special premium; white Minor
cas-, znd premium; chicks, special premium.
list premium.
G. Fred Cook, Cumberland Mills, breeding pen
Langshans, LIST premium; breeding pen white
Plymouth Rocks, LIST premium.
M stevens, Stroudwater, breeding pen light
Brahmas, End premium.
Lewis W. Emery, Biddeford, trio HOudans, LIST
premium.
J. M. Bucknam, Yarmouth, Houdans, End pre-
MUM.
A. .. Sands, Yarmouthville, light Brahmas, Ind
premium.
G. Fred Cook. Cumberland Mills, white Wyan.
dottes, LIST and 2nd premiums.
j. M. Bucknam, Yarmouth, Houdans, End pre-
MUM; Japanese Bantams, 1st.
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MAINE TOWNS.
saccarappa.

At the annual meeting of the Westbrook
Library Association Friday evening" the fol
lowing officers were elected.
Cierk-E. j. Haskell.
Directors-w. X. Dana, Frank Haskell, F. NJ.
Librarian and Treasurer-E. Z. Bacon.
Collector-F. J. Dana.
Purchasing Committee F. j. Dana, +. NJ Ray,
WV Cutter.
1t was voted to assess the individual stock
holders S1.00 each. This association should
receive the earnest support Of all citizens.
The library now has some 1900 volumes, and
Is to be soon increased by the purchase Of
new books.
corham.
The Baecalaureate sermon to the gradua-
ting class OF the G0rham Normal School was
delivered yesterday morning before large
congregation.
The semi-annual examination of the school
will be held Wednesday and Thursday, and
TIE graduation Of the first class Of eighty
nine Thursday evening
Union service was held at the Methodist
Episcopal church, Rev. Mr.. Cobb, pastor.
preaching from Second Chronicles, XVI.
Livermore Falls.
The thermometer fell twenty degrees In
the twenty-fonr hours ending Saturday.
inspected by State President Mrs. ]. II.
Rh0ades the 18th inst Mem
bers Of Kimball Post, No. 3S, g. A. R., were
present.
Richmond.
Jean Collins had two fingers OF his left
hand badly jammed in a skiving machine at
W. L. Morgan Il Co.'s shoe factory, Thurs
day.
Tug boats were engaged Friday In break
ing up large sheets OF Ice In the Kennebec
near Richmond, so to rid the river of floating
ice. Some Of the Ice that came from up river
was four inches thick.
Kittery.
The sessions of the Maine Union
with the Methodist Episcopal church in Kit
terry. Monday evening, January IA, and con-
tiuued on Tuesday, as already reported in
the Press, were held with increasing inter-
est on Wednesday forenoon and afternoon
with social meetings, and in the evening with
sermon by Rev: w. Z. Merrill, Thes., 4: 3.
followed by an altar service of deep interest.
Thursday evenings sermon was by Rev, S.
Hooper. Text, Deut., 6: %. This closing
meeting was one of remarkable interest ouite
a number coming forward.
North Raymond.
We see by the PRESS that farmers In An
gusta are narrowing their ground and sowing
+. M. Hawkes. says he had green peas and
green corn Tuesday. 18th inst, drove fence
toes. 80 fOs1
B; W. Merrill Is getting bis beans ready to
w, Merrill sowed flower seeds the 18th.
ROBINS land ground sparrows also made
sneir appearance Friday morning, the 18th,
anu one man said he heard frogs peep the
lIth, but we think he must be mistaken.
augusta may be good climate, but 1t can't
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-21

At meeting Of the Turnverein Friday
evening committee was appointed to con.
slider some system Of measurement and med.
ical directions. The report Of the COMMITTEES
was adopted and placed on file. The same
committee was instructed to issue circulars
and to send them to members asking for
their approval Of the system. Another com
mittee was appointed to make arrangements
for supper for the exhibition class. An ex-
hibition will be given on March 11th. and 1t
is expected to be an improvement on all pre-
vious exhibitions.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-21

beat Cumberland County climate. Portland
Is Just the place for the State House.
The verdict In the Foster VS.. Hodgkins
trial Is very gratifying to people In this vicin-
ity. A just, wise and deserved verdict for
which w. III. Vinton, Esq, Is accorded much
praise.
At our annual meeting in March, the town
will vote TO see IL hotel erected here shall
be free from taxes for ten years. There will
probably be not one opposing ballot
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-21
STORY FROM MISSOURI.
The Unfortunate EIopement
Farmers Four Dauohters.

ST.. LOUIS. Jan. 2O.-At Bolar. Mercer
county, Mo-, Henry Thomas. an old farmer.
had four daughters named Hattie. Margaret,
Nancy and Jane, aged 16, IS, 20 and %. We'd
nesday night Samuel and Charles Hasburn,
brothers. procured ladder and helped Mar
garet and Jane out of the second story win
dow of their fathers house. AS they were
about to elope with the girls the old man ap-
peared on the scene, but too late to prevent
the escape. He procured horse and shot
gun and started In hot pursuit. When 12
miles from home he overlook the fleeing par
ties and opened fire, killing both boys and
fatally 'wounding Margaret. After getting
nearly home with the girls, he was told the
other two girls, Hattie and Nancy, had also
eloped with Ned Gleason and Thomas ALI
son. He at once left the first two girls In
charge Of the neighbors and started after the
others. He secured them without serious
trouble, and started back but when about
two miles from home, mob met and strung
him up to tree,
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The Atlanta Bound to HaytI.
SAILS lRLoWR AWAY,
Voyage OF tho Ned white OF Belfast
"A Portland Schooner Aground.

VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass, Jan. 2O.-Ths
brig New White. Of Belfast. Me-, Elwell,
master, from Pernambuco in "a DAYS for
Halifax. with cargo of sugar, arrived to-
blew away her mainsail, main-staysail, main
topmast-staysail. flying jb, forestay and
foretopmast-staysail. She also had some
rigging and several chain-plates carried
away, the cabin flooded, the deck swept Of
everything movable and received other
slight damage. She put in to procure new
sails.
Schooner A. p. Emerson of Portland, Day
MASTER New York for Gloucester, with a
cargo OF coal, grounded on the outer flats at
the entrance to Edgartown Harbor this
morning, but was fioated by the cutter Sam
uel Dexter, apparently uninjured.
The brig Hattie N. Balm, Of Portland. Me-
Donald, Grand Turks, Turks Island, IA DAYS
for Boston has arrived.
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Died In a Church,

NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, Jan. 2O.-Just after
the opening services at the Second Univer-
salist church this evening, the congregation
was startled BY a piercing shrek. which was
immediateiy followed by a cry Of "Oh, feel
Graves, OF Middletown, who, an instant lat
er fell dead into the arms Of her nephew.
George T.. Gay, manager of the HYPERION
Theatre, as whose guest she was visiting In
tnis city. The scene created great excite
ment and the large congregation were on the
verge OF panic, but by the prompt action Of
the pastor were quieted and dismissed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-21
THE ARcHsIsHoP's clRcuLAR.
What pr. MccIynn Said Of Il Last

NEW YORK, Jan. 20.-Archbishop Corri-
gan's circular regarding the anti-poverty
meetings, was read at the masses In all Cath
Ole churches today. This evening Cooper
Union was crowded by members of the Anti
Poverty Society to hear what Rev. DR..
McGlynn had to say about the matter. He
intimated that the Archbishop was interfer-
ing with what was not his business. The
society was not an appendix to any of his
(C0rrigan's) churches.
The circular says that all the followers of
Dr. McGlynn and those who attend the Anti
Poverty Society will incur the ban of the
church, and that absolution will be denied
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-21
MULvEY WAS SELFISH,
So 1900 Coal Miners Have stopped
Work.

CHICAGO, Jan. 20.-The coal miners en-
ployed by the Springvale Coal Company, In
mass meeting at Springvale, ILL.,, unan-
Mulvey worked in the mines. This throws
about 1900 men out. Several weeks ago the
company shut down two mines, throwing
about 600 men out Two shafts remained in
operation and the men in these shafts agreed
70 share the work with the idle men, the
idle men to draw lots to determine TO which
they would go. Mulvey refused to quit work
and draw lots
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-21
Legislative Notes.
Especial to the Press.l

AUGUSTA, Jan. 19.-The Senate has ad-
journed until p. M, and the House until 2
p. m. Monday.
True P. Pierce, Esq, of Roekland, Is coun-
sci for the Boothbay townspepple, and will
manage their case before the legislature.
Judge Symonds and Hon. Henry 3. Cleay es
will not appear as was at first Announced by
the town committee of Boothbay.
Senator Harding has introduced bill in
the Senate to prohibit discrimination In Life
or Endowment Insurance policies. By the
provision of the bill no life insurance COM
pany doing business in Maine shall make or
permit any distinction or discrimination in
favor Of individuals between insurants of
thx sxssa class and equal expectation of life
inthe amodnt of payment Of premium or
rates charged for policies of life or endow-
ment insurance, or IN the dividends or other
benefits payable thereon or in any other of
the terms or conditions ofIthe contracts it
makes; nor shall such company or agent
thereof make any contract of insurance or
agreement as to such contract, other than as
plainly expressed in the policy issued there
on; ; nor shall any such company or agent paw
or allow, or offer to allow as inducement TO
insurance any rebate Of premium payable on
the policy, or on any special favor or advan-
tage in the dividends or other benefits to ac-
crue thereon, or any valuable Consideration
or inducement whatever not specified Ia the
policy contract OF insurance.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-21
The Promenade and state House.

AS so much Is being said about the Prone
made as an appropriate site for a new State
House, 1t may not be out Of place to relate
ad anecdote respecting the wonderful beauty
OF this favored spot. well known Port
land gentleman. who was travelling In Eu-
rope, was standing, In company with for
eign acquaintance, admiring the distant Alps
The foreigner was enthusiastic In his admi-
ration ot the magnificent scenery which lay
spread before them, as was indeed the Port
land gentleman; but the latter, at an oppor-
tune moment, turned TO his acquaintance
and enquired: "What would you think II l
should say to you that have stood upon
spot with view as fine as this before me;
distant mountains, capped with snow; cul-
tlvated country extending in every direction;
dotted with beautiful villages; AMI by slim
ply turning upon my heel have seen an ocean
view as fine as amp on the globe; grand
sweep Of waters. girded by rock bound
shores; islands, as fair as the Hesperides,
scattered here and there; ships Of every
cline passing before me; and all this within
a few moments work Of a city where all the
luxuries Of life are within the reach Of what
you would call In Europe the eommonpeo-
ple"
Think" replied the foreigner, "why, |
should think that you had dreamed, Tor no
such place can exist In the We rld."
Not so," said our Portland friend. "If
you Will visit Portland and 60 with me to
our Western Promenade, as IL Is called, |
will show you all that have described"
And we all know that the description was
not whit exaggerated; instead. 1t Is doubt
ful IL another spot can be found in the world
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 19-In the House to-
day, an amendment was adopted to the mill
tary Notifications bill providing $4,000 for
Improving the ordnance proving ground at
Sandy Hook. At 3 o'clock memorial exer-
cises were held for Mr.. Robertson, who died
while member-elect from Louisiana.
Henry G. Prescott has been appointed
postmaster at St. Albans, Maine.
Mr.. Reed says that he Is trying to get the
committee on rules to meet and set day for
the consideration of the copyright bill. He
thinks 1t will pass, IL consideration can be
given Ii.
Congressman Dingley has by request filed
with the Postmaster General the petition of
w. G. Allen and twenty-eight others for the
establishment Of a new post-office at a point
two miles north Of East Auburn, on the stage
road from Auburn to Turner.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-21
Grange News.

Worth Master Robie, Of the State Grange,
was present Friday evening and installed the
officers of the Grange at East Auburn, and
delivered an address. Afterward those pres
ent partook Of bountiful feast. There was
a large and enthusiastic audience in attend
ance. many being present from neighborlng
oranges.
A new grange has recently been opened in
the town Of Hebron with forty charter men,
bers. The order is rapidly increasing.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-21
Temperance Meeting.

The second union temperance meeting at
Reception Hall last evening was fully as in
teresting as the first one. Prayer was offer
ed by S. t. Belts. Excellent singing was
furnished through the meeting under the
leadership OF Bent's orchestra. The speakers
were Z. ii. Murphy, Jas. III. White, :. 7.
Belts. Samuel p. Parkar, and Fred j. Rus
sell, all Of whom made good addresses to the
point on the different phases Of the temper
anee question. The pledge was presented at
the close and quite number OF signatures
were obtained. A collection was taken and
a large amount Of literature was dlstribu-
ted. Another meeting will he held next
Sunday
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Three Killed.

MARQUETTE, Mich, Jan. 19.-As the east
bound passenger train on the Northwestern
railroad neared Elmwood station, 16 miles
east Of Watersmeet, at o'clock this after
noon, one Of the trucks under the rear coach
coach was derailed about five lengths, when
II struck stump and was smashed to pieces.
The killed are John L. Mcdonald, Lieuten-
ant Governor Of Michigan. William Corco-
ran OF Escanaba, and II. A. Tuttle OF Cleve-
land. Ohio. Six were seriously wounded.
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Isaac Bell, Jr.

New YORK, Jan. 2o.-Isaac Bell, Jr., ex-
United States Minister to the Netherlands,
died at a23 this morning at st. Luke's Hos
pital. At his bedside were his wife, mother
and brothers Lewis and Edward, and Mr..
Barkley, his brother-in-law. Bell was con-
scious up to 8 O'Clock Sunday morning He
knew his friends and frequently con-
versed with them, He was aware that he
waslnear his end. At O'Clock he sank iuto
stapOr from which he did not rally. His
death was slow and painless,
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Belonged In Richmond, Maine.

NEW LONDON. Conn.,, Jan. 19-E. III.
Cooper, mate Of the lighthouse steamer Cac-
tus, Is missing from that vessel, and there is
good reason for believing that he has been
drowned. The Cactus is in Winthrop Cove
awaiting repairs. Cooper was aboard and 10
his berth Wednesday at midnight Int
Thursday morning at o'clock he had disap-
peared. leaving light burning. His watch,
chain, rings, ETC., were In the place where he
usually deposited them. and his clothing was
also In his room. A pair of slippers, pair
probably arose In his sleep and walked over
board from the vessel. He belonged in Rich
mond. Me-, was So years old, and few wears
ago was on the government steamer Rogers.
Prior TO that time he was employed on a brig
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FIRED ON BY the GERMANS.
Reported outrages on Americans
and their Property In Samoa.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 19.-The steamer
Alameda arrived here this morning from
Samoa. A correspondent writing from
Apia, Samoa, under date Of January 5,
says;
"A most serious state of affairs exist In
Samoa. On the night Of December Is some
sailors from the German men-of-war Adler,
Olsa and Eber attacked Mataafa's soldiers.
under direction of the German consul and
Captain Fritz, the senior German naval Off
cial In port As result of the encounter %
German sailors were killed and 80 wounded.
since then the German warships have
burned the American houses and flags, torn
down the United States flags, seized some
American citizens In the neutral, water of
Apla harbor and taken them priOners on
board the German men-of-war.
"a boats crew from German vessel in
command OF an officer have shot at the cap
war;"
Order Restored.
WARRINGTON, Jan. ia copy of the dis
patch from San Francisco today in regard to
the alleged insults to Americans and the
American flag at Samoa by German soldiers
was shown to Secretary Bayard this evening.
he SAID the disturbance referred to was un-
doubtedly the same as that briefly described
by Consul Blackjack in his cable message 10
the department on the 9th inst. The consups
account, he said, was not near so sensational
as the one just received from San Francisco,
but contained later information, however, as
1t told that the Americans who were seized
had been released Immediately afterward.
The Secretary added that the department is
In constant communication with Samoa,
through its agents, one of whom is Stationed
at Auckland, and the latest information re-
oeiyed is 10 the effect that affairs are quiet
In that country, and that no serious trouble
mas occurred since the 5th inst
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Big Blaze In wilmington.

WILMINGTON, Jan. e0.-Fire this morning
starting in Kent & Weeks lumber yard
burned the large stock Iof lumber, r. Lundy
Kent u Co.'s morocco factory, Kent &
Weeks office, three story brick building oc-
portion Of six frame dwellings on Justison
street. The loss Is over $4,000. The dam
age to the factory and lumber yard is COW
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LEcIrIME's FAILING CAUSE
Three Thousand of His Foil overs
Desert In a Body.

New YORK. Jan. 2O.-Captain Dahm of
the brig Alice Bradshaw, which left Aux
Cages Jan. l and arrived here this morning
reports that General Paul of the Legitime
forces, deserted with an army of 5000 men
and Joined fortunes with Hippolyte.
The Atlanta Bound to HaytI.
New YORK, Jan. 20.-United States cruiser
Atlanta sailed today to Join Admiral Luce's
squadron at Hayti.
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p C--Partiy Cloudy
DOZEN REPORTED KILLED
BY the Fall Of Railroad Bridge In
Indiana.

EVANSVILLE. Ind, Jan. 2o.-It is reported
dozen men were killed or drowned and a
number seriously or fatally hurt by the fall
ing of part of the Louisville, st. Louis q
Texas railroad bridge across Green River at
Spottsville Creek, about 18 miles above here
today. The Keystone Bridge Company in
disobedience of the injunction forbdding in
reference with railroad trains, was dis
manlling the draw when the accident oc-
nurrpd