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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-02-19
TONIGHT

But it was raining In Augusta, an d while
loshes, 'the people" rolled in in their train
and had preerhpted the hall. Who were "ths
people" who thus etook the hall OF their
fathers? To begin with. the solid men of
Portland were there In even greater num-
bers than before, and with them came the
solid men Of Bath; the solid men of Bidde-
ford, the solid men Of Saco, the solid men of
Lewiston, and the solid men of Auburn and
the solid men Of scores of towns and villages
where the people believe that Maine is a
good enough State, great enough State,
patriotic enough State and rich enough
State to have State House worthy Of it, es-
pecially when the city Of Portland will pay
two hundred thousand dollars Of the bills
and the other four or Ave hundred thousand
may very likely be met with money owed the
State by the national government. There
were between four or five hundred who
70 lied in on that train and caught the Au-
gusta people putting on their goloshes in
preparation Tor obeying the printed injunc-
tion to "come early"
Half past seven o'clock was the hour fixed
for the beginning. But it was half past five
when the "solid men" from the people
marched in and took their seats. Nearly
five hundred Of those solid men came on
the great special and this does not include
the solid nen of Deering who came on the
late train after having discharged their
duties as citizens in the special town meet
ing. By six o'clock the hall was full The
oifizapc than 70 Ru
ten minutes past six the galleries were full;
by half past six the aisles were full: by
twenty minutes to seven. there wasn't a
chance for flea to stand on the floor
and by seven o'clock every window-sill had
been captured. An Augusta lawyer or
statesman on window-sill was common
sight, and in all this crowd were the solid
men of Portland. serene and happy, and just
as serene were the solid men who represent
ed other places.
But it was fearfully hot and fearfully
crowded. Every one, however, was good
natured. The greatest laugh was created
when the House messenger bearing chair
aloft over the heads of the people tried to
enter the hall. As he struggled in the
crowd lady, and that crowd was almost
entirely men, the ladies b ing very few,
reached up and captured the chair. She was
applauded.
At730. Chairman Libby called the assem-
bage to order and said the committee would
like to know who were to appear. Byron d.
Verrill, Esq, reported that the solid men Of
Portland were there, and joined with them
to advocate the removal of the Capital to
Portland, were the people of Bath, repre-
sented by their mayors and boards of trade,
the people of Brunswick. represented by
their board of trade; the people of Saco and
Biddeford, seventy strong; the people Of
Cumberland Mills, Saccarappa, Deering,
Yarmouth, North Yarmouth. Alfred, Spring
vale, Raymond. Naples, Kennebunk, Wells,
North Berwick. South Berwick, Eliot, Kit
terry, Cape Elizabeth. Scarboro, and New
Gloucester. There was hum OF astonish-
ment as Mr.. Verrill read this formidable list
Here are many of the solid men OF the peo'
pie who were there:
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IN THE EARLY MORNING.
Sights Of Horror Around the Mass Of
Flaming QahfIs

HARTFORD, Ct, Feb. 18.-The main por-
tion of the Park Central Hotel. facing on
High and Allyn streets, fell down this morn
ing few moments before O'Clock. The
accident is supposed to have resulted from
the explosion Of the boilers In the basement,
and from the havoc created in adjoining
buildings. The explosion theory seems
most probable of all that have thus far been
advanced. Every window In the Earle
House, directly across Allyn street, was brok-
en- and the walls were smashed In many
places. The noise Of the fall aroused the
whole city and large crowd soon surround
ed the scene. Flames completely enveloped
the ruins and the shrieks Of the wounded
and dying rose high above the hoarse shouts
Of the fremen and the noise Of the en-
gines.
1t Is now almost impossible to give a de-
tailed account OF the catastrophe as the peo-
pie who escaped from the annex Of the ho-
tel, which remains standing. are too fright
the most horrible catastrophe that has ever
been known In Hartford, and when the list
Of dead and wounded Is completed II Is
feared ID will be found to be a
horror equal to any that has taken place
life. 1t is believed, will not be less than 80.
but 1t can not be definitely stated now. as the
night clerk, Mr.. Terry, Is among the missing
and his books are destroyed. Nearly all
the help employed In the hotel were saved.
They occupied rooms In the east wing, or
annex. which was only partly wreck by the
explosion.
The entire main section Of the hotel Is
gone, only pile Of brick and timbers re-
naming. The scenes about the ruins were
horrible. In the centre Of the spot where
the building stood were man, his wife and
a little girl. No help could get TO them and
they finally fell back into the flames and
died In plain sight OF the spectators. The
little one cried FOR help, but the man and
woman uttered not a word, but embraced In
each others arms, met death bravely.
Out near the annex the shrieks of a woman
caused the blood Of the people looking on to
turn cold. They saw young girl lying with
her body half across beam, with look Of
agony on her face. Finally the support fell
and she disappeared from sight.
William Seymour and William Skinner
were employed in the boiler room. 1t Is
supposed that they perished as neither could
be found this morning. Every window In
the south side Of the Earle house Is blown
out. Women with their faces blanched In
terror and strong men pale with fright,
rushed headlong into the street in their night
clothes.
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ter NJ. Gay, Bayonne, N. j.. unlnjured ex-
The New York agent of the Hlgganbaum
Manufacturing Company:
Henry Steffie, Of Phlladeiphia, commercial
Wellington Ketchum, proprietor OF the ho-
Mrs. George A. Ketchum, wife Of the
above, general bruises.
Jennie Decker, Uni0nville, broken leg.
Michael Corrigan, Unionville, bruised, not
seriously.
Enos James, agent Of the White Star line
Perhaps five persons may have escaped un-
injured, leaving As to be accounted for. Ten
are In the hospital. Up TO IL p. m... l6 dead
bodies have been taken from the ruins, leav-
more than this. Andrew +. Whiting, Act
uary OF the Hartford Life and Annuity In
surance Company and wife, Rev. DIR. Lava
lette Perrin, agent Of the Memorial Hall
Association and wife, Edward Perry, night
clerk, are known 10 be still In the ruins.
The cause Of the disaster was undoubtedly
the explosion Of the boiler In the basement.
This boiler Of 16 horse power, was built by
Pittkins In this city In 1882 and was insured
by the Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection
and insurance Company. 1t was inspected
by an officer Of that company last August
and pronounced all right. No engineer
was on duty at the time Of the explosion
Engineer Alexander Thuer, was arrested
th's afternoon on an indictment charging
manslaughter. He is locked up at the police
station. Gaines, the colored porter. NAV
have started the pumps, throwing cold
water into the overheated boiler, This Is
only conjecture. Gaines is dead. Walter
nj. Gay occupied the room adjoining Land
lord Ketchum and wife. When he awoke
he felt the bed sinking him, but II soon be-
came stationary. He was lying on his left
side. pinned down by the ceiling, ETC., and
was entirely unable TO move, although his
right arm was free He conversed with Mr..
OF escape.
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stain and Cromwell.
[Pittsfield Adyertiser,l


During the last eleven years, and since the
conviction of Stain and Cromwell for the
murder of Treasurer Barron, many people
have been possessed with the belief that the
public prosecutors have failed to locate the
right men, or, IL so, the number entire Of
the guilty parties has not been apprehend-
ed.
The advertiser knows of a man residing
within million miles of Pittsfeld, and who
has not been, as yet, connected with the
Stain and Cromwell trials, who possesses
considerable information which may be Of
Importance.
He was well acquitted with Stain. Crom-
well and young Stain, having narrowly es-
capped losing his life at their hands in Boston
few years before the Dexter Savings Bank
point of death. They tried to rob him, and
nearly succeeded. but he finally eluded them.
This acquaintance was made under circum-
stances calculated to leave an indelible i'm
preston, concerning all the incidents and
persons implicated, upon his mind.
He was In Dexter on the day Of the rob-
berry, and saw and had conversation with
the men who have been declared to be Stain
and Cromwell by various reliable persons,
and even saw and recognized the tall,
rangy horse" which figured so conspicuously
In the trial. He says the men were In dis
guise, and he thinks they were not Stain and
Cromwell, although they resembled those
men. He has decided opinions regarding
the case and thinks be possesses the nec-
essary information TO clear the mystery up
entirely,
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Especial to the Press.1

AUGUSTA, Feb. 1S.-"It Is Portland
against the people" was the beginning, and
the middle and the end of the effort of the
Hon. Lew Barker last Thursday night. To
.Ight "the people, were here and the Hon,
Lew Barker wasn't. Perhaps he had heard
the tramp of the ready feet and tivined
that the people eould never be rising like
that To "shingle, up the roof of the old build
ing" the remedy which he recommended
for all the ihccnvisnce of our disgraceful old
State building. 1t was not Portland against
the people," But portland and the people"
tonight. They rolled In in ten crowded cars,
disembarked at once and marched to
the State House. The tramp Of
their feet was ON the stairs
before the astonished Senate then In session,
had heard the news. soon rapidly borne In
upon them that ''the people" had come. The
next instant, ''the people" were all over the
Capitol and those of more provident dis
position were selecting desirable seats in the
hall Of the hearing. The Augusta people
had planned that afternoon TO capture the
hall and leave such stray Portlahdefs, as In
their 3udEment were likely to come, to enjoy
the standing room In the entries and corri-
dors. In order that all the faithful might
be on hand, the Augusta people circulated
Q little red dodget this afternoon which en-
Joined as follows:
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large audience gathered last evening al
Free Street church. The occasion was a SER
vice held by the local Christian Temperance
Union. An attractive programme had been
arranged and was successfully carried out.
Following praise meeting, Rev. A. T. Dunn
read a selection Of scripture and Rev. L. II.
Halloek offered prayer. p. @. Pinkhan
president Of the Union delivered an address
OF welcome and introduced Rev f. Z. Clark
Of Boston, founder Of the Y. p. S. Q. L.
movement and president Of the united socle-
ty.
Mr.. Clark expressed his great pleasure In
meeting the Christian EndeavOr Union OF
Portland. He said he cherished very highly
his many friends In Portland and was glad
this feeling was reciprocated. He took this
occasion to thank very heartily the fraternal
greeting oft repeated Of the Christian young
people Of our city. He gave statistics show
ing the wonderful growth OF the Y. P. S. G.
Z. movement. Societies are being organized
at the rate Of 10 or Is day.
Mr.. Clark read two letters received Mon
day from two societies In Turkey and Iadla,
as Illustrating the world wide spread Of the
work. He said: II have come to think II
we ever change our name we should call our
ORGANIZATION the society s0f Good Habits
Habit Is fearful master and II we can begin
with the young In their formative state 70
inculcate In their lives good habits we shall
have accomplished great work which shall
serve 20 mould them into noble. useful, ac-
tive Christians. The habits we seek the
young people to get into are: /. Daily read
ing OF Gods word. 2. Daily prayer. 8. Con-
fession Of Christ In public 4. Work for the
master"
In conclusion he said "Let Us deposs
King Feeling and put In his place King Duty.
This society has not been formed Tor the
purpose of kindred spirits coming together
for good time. 1t Is not Irritation society.
Good feeling comes Onlyafter duty has been
done well. IL the Master should appear be
fore US tonight wouldn't every duty seem
sweet? Well he Is with us always, and IL Is
for his sake that we ought to do these things.
May your future as Union be very power
full In effective work and usefulness In Port
land"
After hymn had been sung Mr.. Clark
opened the question box and answered salts
faetorily all sorts Of questions pertinent and
otherwise.
Then followed conservation meeting Of
great power. Many ferYent prayers were
offered and multitude Of testimonies given.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-02-19
second Parish Entertainment.

The entertainment given at the Second
Parish church last evening was delightful
in all its features. The participants were
among our most agreeable and skilled
voealists and instrumentalists. including
Misses Allen and Cox, Mrs. Morrison and
Mrs. Shurtleff, Mrs. A. NJ. Smith. Miss
Goodwin, Misses Frye and Best, and there
were many recalls. The principal novelty
of theIsvening was Miss Annie c. Peabody.
She is graceful has winning manner. was
well received. and evidently pleased her au-
dience exceedingly. Notwithstanding the
disagreeable weather there was a large au-
dience present.
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MeetIne OF the school commIttee.

There was special meeting Of the school
board yesterday afternoon. In the absence
Of the Mayor. Rev. Mr.. Dunn was chosen
chairman pro. tenn.
Present Messrs. Crandall. MCGOWAN, Dunn
and McAlpine. The supervisors and super
intendent report fayorably Of the progress
OF the schools during the term Just closed.
Further leave Of absence to the end Of
next term was granted to Miss Alice N.
Lord.
The superintendent Of schools was directed
to continue the present term Of the Crotch
Island school eight weeks in all.
The superintendent read communication
from Rev. Mr.. Crosley stating that It win
bs impossible for him to comply with the
wishes Of the board in writing the annual
report. DIR. Ring was then appointed to
write the report.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-02-19
THE SCENE AT NOON.
Landlord Ketchum, His Wife and
Others Rescued Alive.

HARTFORD, Ct, Feb. 15.-At about
oelock this afternoon, amid enthusiastic
cheers from the crowd, Landlord Ketchum
and wife were taken out alive and conscious
| and able to drink some hot coffee with great
relish, no small wonder, considering that
! they had been imprisoned in the cellar in
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-02-19
Little Women's BaII.

1t is mistake to suppose the Little Won
en- do not want their friends TO attend their
ball unless in evening dress. The only
thing they do insist on Is that no street
wraps shall be worn in the dance. The fan
cy dances will surpass. anything yet given.
and In addition there will be fine order Of
dances. Gilbert win furnish the music.
which is sure to be Of the best, while In Re
ception Hall the wants Of the inner man will
ha aunnliod
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-02-19
Glass OF '85.

Thlrty-six members Of the class Of SO Of
the Portland High Schoo. enjoyed the annu-
al dinner at the Preble last evening. After
the dinner letters from absent members
were read. pleasant speeches were made by
Mr.. A. E. Chase and DIR. Addison 5. Thayer,
and the class history was read.
The following officers for the ensuing year
we're elected:
President-Lyman III. Nelson.
Vice President-Miss Matte 4. O'Brion.
Treasurer-Charles b. Mitchell
Seeretary-Mlss Myra /. Russell
Hlstorians-Mr. viii II. Dow and Miss EVelyT
Simmonds.
There was also an order OF six dances
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-02-19
a Paper Mill In Prospect.
WITH THE OLIVE BRANCH.
So the Coionge Gazette Says Ger
many Approached Samoa.
NJ. Meiine Gives Up His Cabinet
Building In Despair.

BERLIN, Feb. 18.-The Cologne Gazette
says: "The White book" ON Samoan affairs
recently issued by the government. bears
striking testimony to the wisdom and mod
Grafton Of Prince Bismarck. 1t holds that
reports of the German Consul at Apia prove
the action of the Americans was illegal and
oyerbearing. The policy of Germany was
the bringing Of peace to Samoa.
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Who 10 ho7

1t was stated in one despatch that Charles
Grimm Of Portland registered a. the Inflated
Park Central Hotel at Hartford. and ENGAGED
room. AS the register was burned, IL
seems odd how any one should have known
it. There are number Of Charles Critics
in Portland. but all have a middle name.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-02-19
MAIN e.
The Bath Strike.

BATH, Feb. 1S.-By invitation Of the wood
workers, the mayor met the striking carpen-
ters in their hall and addressed them on the
present situation. He urged speedy settle
ment Of the trouble and proposed a mutual
agreement, the terms of which should be
that Bath men have the preference when
ever there was work in the city and that the
carpenters return to work at once. His adj
vice made very favorable impression.
Rev. w. n. Crawford Dead.
CAMDEN. Feb. 1S.-Rey. W. II. Crawford
died this morning. he was born in Pownal.
Maine, in 1921. He has lost eight sons four
of whom were Methodist ministers. another
principal of Bucksport seminary and one
formerly postmaster Of Brunswick. He
preached twenty-seven years in the East
Maine Conference at Rockland, Hamndan
Calais and Waldoboro and other places NJ
leaves widow, daughter and three sons
one chaplain in the United States navy,
one lawyer in Rockport and one a school
teacher in Boston.
Berwick Liquor Dealers Arrested.
BIpDEFoRD, Feb. 18.-Sheriff Hamilton
and five deputies drove to South Berwick
Saturday night and made seizures Of liouo,
in five shops and dwelling houses. Charlie,
Fife, Frank Demara, Timothy Flynn. Pete,
Richie and Fred Bellevieu were arrested anI
arraigned before Trial Justice Butler q
North Berwick and fined one hundred dol
lars and costs each
Daniel wilson's Fatal FAN.
ELLSWORTH, Feb. 1S.-Daniel Wilson.
prominent citizen of Sullivan fell on the 10,
q few days ago striking on the back of m
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-02-19
IN the FRENCH REPusLIc.
m. MeIIne Abandons the Attempt to
Form a Cabinet.

PARIS. Feb. 28.-M. Meline, recognizing
the impossibility of forming Cabinet on
the basis of the concentration of the several
Republican groups has abandoned the at
tempt.
The Tribunal Of Commerce, before which
application was made to declare the Panama
Canal Company bankrupt on the ground that
it is commercial company, has decided 1t is
a commercial company.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-02-19
head. Congestion Of the brain followed
from which he died Saturday night.
Severe Blow to the Business.

BELGRADE Feb. 18.-The saw mill be-
longing to John K. Damren, at North Bel
grade was burned Saturday morning. The
fire is supposed to have started from sparks
from a fireplace in the basement, as work
men were at work in the mill late on the
evening before. The mill was not Of as
much value as the machinery which was In
1t. There was no insurance upon the prop
erty and as Mr.. Damren is man of moder-
ate circumstances the loss is severe blow
to him and his business. Loss, $500.
Struck by q Train.
OLDTowN, Feb. 1S.-James Tarr Of Brad
ley, between 60 and 70 years Of age, while
walking on the railroad track just below the
station in Oldtown village, was struck by the
up Oldtown freight train. His hip was frac-
tured and he sustained other injuries, the ex
tent Of which cannot yet be ascertained. At
last accounts he was unconscious.
Attempted Suicide.
FoxcRoFT, Feb. 18.-Mr. w. Frank Wash
burn, prominent Dover citizen, attempted
suicide early this morning by cutting his
throat with a razor, making a cash eight
inches in length. He is still living, but in a
precarious condition. The deed was done in
a fit of temporary insanity. Mr.. Washburn
was prominent Odd Fellow.
A Boys Terrible Death.
OXFORD, Feb. 1S.-Ths youngest son of
Edward Jacques. who recently moved to
Oxford from Canada, fell on an upturned
dog on the rtinner Of sled. The iron dog
penetrated his body and the boy died at half
past four o'clock Sunday morning.
For Stealing His Drinks.
SKowHEGAN. Feb. Isl Fl. McCone was
To-Day arraigned before Justice Dascomb
charged with entering the liquor agency in
this place at divers times with false keys
and abstracting money and liquors. Satur-
day last he was caught in the act. In de-
fault Of $500 bonds he went to Jail to await
the action of the Supreme Judicial court
next month.
Paper Mill In Prospect.
LIvERMoRE FALLS, Feb. 1s.-A gentle
man in position to know says it is only a
question of very few years when the Otis
Falls Pulp Company will erect paper mill
adjoining their pulp mill. He Is Of the
opinion, and many things go to corroborate
it, that the paper mill will erected next
spring.