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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-02-04
A RAILROAD HORROR BEYOND THE SEA.
Fourteen Killed Outright BY An Ac-
cident In Belgium.
Fifty Injured, OF Whom Fifteen VIII
Probably Die.
Reported Appointment of a Sue
cessor to sacvllle.

BRUSSELS, Feb. ga terrible railway ac-
cident occurred to-day near Groenedael. A
train bound from Brussels for Namur struck
the pillar Of bridge near that place, caus-
Ing the bridge to collapse. The train was
carried down with 1t and completely
wrecked. Fourteen persons were killed out
right and fifty injured.
The bodies of all the persons killed were
brought here. Fifteen, mortally injured, lie
at Hoeylaert, near the scene Of the disaster
Among them are several young children.
Most Of the injured are suffering from frac-
tured legs. Masses of masonry block the
line and probably will have to be removed
by dynamite. The Independence Beige
hints the line was under repair at the place
the train was derailed.
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on the Border.

WICHITA, Kan, Feb. 2.-Pawnee Bill is
on the line organizing his intended invasion.
He said yesterday. he had 800 men in his
party and others were coming from all direc-
tions. The news of the passage by the
House Of the Oklahoma bill may change the
plans.
Harry Hill Oklahoma HID received a tel.
egram from Wichita people at Washington,
in the interest Of the bill last evening urg-
ing him by all means to stop the useless in
vasion; that it would in the end prove a
hardship to the boomers and do no good for
the agitators Of the bill. Hill Immediately
telegraphed Pawnee Bill to desist and dis
suade the boomers from the invasion.
Soon after. Hill received the following tel
egram:
"Town full of boomers; have received news oi
the passage of the bill for heavens sake come
down at once. Settlers wild, and can do 10th.
ing with them"
Hill and a party Of friends have left, and
ordered fresh horses along the road.
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TO SUCCEED LORD sAcKvILLE.
Reported Appointment Of Sir Julian
Pauncefate to Washington.

LONDON, Feb. at is stated that Sir Ju-
Ian Pauncefate. permanent under Secretary
of State for the foreign Office. has been ap
pointed British Minister to the United States
Although the report ia not officially con-
frmed. it is credited at the foreign Office. The
appointment is creating intense irritation In
British diplo matte circles as a departure
from the rule of succession in appointments
according to rank in service. Sir Julian
Pauncefate is lawyer, and not diplomat,
and was never attached to any embassy. He
was appointed TO his present post, on ac-
count Of his extensive knowledge of the
legal bearing Of treaties. His present salary
is e2000 yearly. The salary Of the minister
at Washington is 5000. Sir Julian Paunce-
fate married Miss Selma Cubitt, daughter Of
the late Major Cubitt. and has family.
Among officials he has a reputation for
shrewdness. He has quiet and amiable
manners, allied with much acuteness.
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No Money for Pensions.
EXPLOSION IN ST. LOUIS.
Brewery Buildings Blown Down and
Then Destroyed by Fire.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 3.-This morning fire was
discovered in the storage warehouse Of the
Anheiser Busch Brewing Association at 9th
and Pestalozzie streets and in a few mo-
ments Tremendous explosion took place
the north wall of the warehouse, 90 feet long
and 100 feet high, being thrown down with a
great crash on the iron ami glass roof of
the depot building adjoining. 1t crushed the
building and covered its contents with de,
bris. Immediately afterwards the inside
frame work of the warehouse, and the 200,
900 bushels of barley and malt which it con-
tanned were in flames.
For two or three hours the entire estab lish
ment was in great jeap0rdy. The fire was
brought under control at about noon, the Sc
vices of several engines being necessary
since that time. Tonight part of the depart
ment are hard at work to keep it under. The
loss is about 200, covered by insurance.
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KudoIph's Companion In Death.
VIENNA, Feb. 3.-It leaked out today that
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LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
PORTLAND, Me-, Feb. 3 1889
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Maine at the Centennial.

AUGUSTA, Feb. 2.-It Is understood that
a subcommittee Of the Maine Commission
on the coming centennial celebration Of the
Inauguration Of Washington, will meet next
week and consider the advisability Of recon
mending TO the Legislature to make an APP
preparation for the purpose of sending the
State militia to New York on that occasion.
1t Is thought that this committee will make
the recommendation, and that it will be
brought officially before the Legislature by a
communication from Gov, Burleigh.
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Cermany's AggressIons.

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 2.-The schooner
Dashing Wave, Captain William Chipman,
has arrived here from the Marshall islands
Capt. Chapman states that all territory in
that part of the world is being brought rap
idly under German influence. The Pleasant
Islands, lying about one degree south of the
equator, In 1852 east, have been seized by
Germany. Every rocky point and every reef
is an object of interest to Germany, and soon
becomes involved In some scheme which re-
suits 10 Its seizure. The authority of Ger
Chipman asserts that commerce is hampered
by heavy charges and useless restrictions.
On entering the harbor, Capt. Chipman
states, no pilot came aboard till his vessel
was anchored, yet on leaving he was com
PEELED to pay pilotage bill.
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RuMoRS SET AT REST.
Prince Rudolph Not the Victim Of an
Assassin.

VIENNA, Feb. 3.-The post mortem medi-
cal report in the case of Crown Prince Ru-
dolph sets at rest rumors of murder and the
public is less agitated, the theory Of brain
disease is being generally accepted. The
Emperor gave an audience this morning to
Arch Duke Franz. The interview lasted
half an hour and 1t is understood to be in
relation to the succession. Among the let
ters Rudolph wrote when preparing for
death Is long epistle to Arch Duke Otto,
whom he appeared to regard as the proba-
BILE heir.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-02-04
A COMPROMISE BILL
To Be Pr. sentsd In the House by the
Democrats

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.-The Democrats of
the ways and means committee have agreed,
as result of several conferences, that they
will report compromise bill by way of sub
stitute for the Senate and Mills revenue bills.
1t will be reported early enough to give full
opportunity for passing 1t before Congress
adjourns. 1t will contain the full
free list of the Senate bill. its internal reve-
nue. features, except the free alcohol in the
arts provision, and all the tariff provisions
which will work a reduction of taxation and
revenue. To these will be added some of the
distinctive features of the Mills bill, free
wool to be one of them.
Inasmuch as the details of the bill have
not been marked out yet, it is impossible to
say exactly what the probable reduction will
be. but So, 0,000, 900 is the sum named as the
possible reduction.
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The Murder which Caused the 6lr-
mIngham Riot.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Feb. 3-The latest de-
velopemeDt in the Hawes murder case is the
capture at Middleton, Tenn, Of man sup
posed to have been an eye witness of the
murder. The man claims heis twin brother
Of the man who saw the killing Of Mrs
Hawes. His brother told him he saw man
strike Mrs. Hawes with club. She ran and
Fannie Bryant caught and finished her. He
saw them carry the bodies of Mrs. Hawes
and the little girl through the woods In sacks
TO East Lake. He says that two white men
assisted Hawes and disposed of the bodies.
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William Kennedy Of Hoosatonic took place
last night at Odd Fellows Hall. The con-
testant who raised 30 and 100 ID. bells the
greater number of times without bending
the knee was to win. Kennedy raised the
80 lb. bell 80 times and Herly "a. Keenedy
raised the 103 h. bell 16 times, and Herly
eight times. The referee declared the match
a draw, claiming that both men broke GER
tain rules of the match. Kennedy challenges
the world with 103 and 1888 Id. bells for $500
10 81 900 a side
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Tho washington Centennial.

New YORK. Feb. AIT a meeting OF the
Washington Centennial Plan and Scope
Committee today 1t was reported that $780,
900 had been subscribed In Massachusetts, for
the expenses Of the representatives Of the
state. Private subscriptions TO the general
fund In this city amount to S2l, 200, Nearly
every railroad has agreed to sell reduced rate
excursion tickets.
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MAIN e..
The Mackerei Fisheries.

AUGUSTA, Feb. 3,-There are signs Of
strong opposition to the bill which proposes
to strike the word "mackerep' from the list
of fish that may not be seined In the bays
and mouths of rivers in this State. II the
seining of mackerel is allowed, the opponents
of the bill say. the mackerel will soon be
cleared out. Not only this, but it would
practically allow the unrestrained seining of
herring. shad and alewives, since it would be
very difficult to convict the offender when
they would have a ready excuse to explain
their presence on the forbidden ground
The Case of Miss Whitaker.
BIDDEFoRD Feb. 3.-Miss Cora L. Whit
aker, school teacher of Cape Porpoise was
tried in the Biddeford municipal court this
afternoon on a charge of cruelty for punish
ing scholar, Grace II. Benson. Testimony
showed that the teacher ordered the scholars
not to remain in the dressing room at recess
Miss Benson disobeyed the order and refused
to take her seat OF go out DOORS The teach
er struck her several times with an oak
pointer The charge was brought against
the teacher by the girls parents. The teach
er admitted administering the punishment
but claimed that occasion prompted it and
that she did not overstep her rights
as teacher Miss Whitaker was
fined one dollar and costs. She appealed
to the supreme court. The case has awak-
ened great interest in York county.
No Case Against the Road.
CALAIS, Feb. 2. The statements orignat-
ing in Canada that the st. Croix d Penob-
scot Railroad Co. have recently re-ftted their
road with smuggled rails and ties, that the
company had in view the sale of this road to
Russell Sage, and that duties were not paid
on $4,000 worth of material, are untrue.
The rails and fastening on the five miles Of
road in question were purchased In England
and repairs were made from rails taken up
on the same section. Besides, the sleepers
were purchased in New Brunswick. The
st. Stephen custom officials admit that their
government have no grounds for prosecution
The railway company have acted with can
and have no fear OF an investigation.
Bad Fire at Caribou.
CARBON, Feb. 2.-Mr. Joseph W. Gary
saw and shingle mill, situated on the Mada'
waska stream about four miles from Caribou
village in Caribou, was entirely consumed
| by fire, Friday morning. When the IRE was
first discovered, about four o'clock. a. M,
was in the opposite end from where the
stove was and how itlcaught is mystery. Tht
mill was large fine structure, costing WILL
its machinery. including one rotary, thret
shingle and one lathe machines. little ovel
$4,000. Insured for $4,000. Three hundred
thousand shingles were also consumed. 1t II
great loss to Mr.. Gary and to the communi
ty as well.
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The uMsRIA MISSING.
A Great Storm on the English and
Irish Coasts.

LONDON, Feb. IA great wind and snow
storm prevailed today on the English and
Irish coast. The Cunard steamer Servia ar
rived at Queenstown today and was unable to
transfer the mails, the tender sent to receive
them being forced to run back TO the inner
harbor for shelter. Several buildings at
Queenstown were unroofed by the wind.
The Cnnard steamer Umbria1eft Liverpool
yesterday and has not yet arrived at Queens
town.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-02-04
NO DANCER OF WAR.
cermany's Representatives Said TO
Have Exceeded Their instructions.
Rlsmarck's Prompt ActIon-What
American Naval Officers Say-Ad-
mIraI kimberIy's Record-Mr. Sew
aII's Services Not Wanted.

LONDON. Feb. 3-The Standards Berlin
correspondent says: "In spite of unmis-
taxable friction with the Americans, nobody
fears any danger of the Samoan affair lead
ing to war. The German officials in Samoa
are now represented as having exceeded and
misunderstood their instructions"
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The Capital Question.

AUGUSTA, Feb 2-The special committee
on the removal Of State House was to have
held meeting last evening. but owing to the
absence Of Mr.. Nickels. 1t will not meet until
the first Of next week, when an organization
will be effected. An investigation will be
made and parties will beIheard on the matter
and propositions received.
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Made the government His Heir.

RIVER HEAD, N. Y, Feb. 3.-The will Of
William M. Merriam. an eccentric old school
master. who died last Wednesday while
teaching In the public school at Springs, Suf-
folk county, leaves all his property, valued
at 100000 to $4,000, TO the United States
Government. Merriam was a bachelor, and
taught school for amusement. He gave
large amounts annually in prizes to the pu-
nils
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TO LIVE IN NEW YORK.
The President viii Practice Law In
the Metrop oils.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.-It is authoritative
ly announced today that President Cleve-
land will return to the State of New York to
reside, at the expiration of his term of office,
and will resume the practice of his profess
sion on March 9TH, In New York city, hav-
ing associated himself as counsel with the
law firms of Bangs & Stetson and Tracy &
MacVeagh.
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Mr.. sewalI Recalled.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Feb. 2. Secretary
Bayard has decided that Consul General
Sewall shall not return to to Samoa as our
representative. He thinks Sewalls course
before the Senate committee on foreign rela-
tions in attacking the policy of the state de-
partmens has untitled him for further SER
vice under this administration.
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Rev. Z. Martin Dead.

LEWISTON, Feb. 3.-Rev. Z. Martin died
this morning aged SO. He has been a men,
Der of the Maine Conference since 1854, and
was three years presiding elder of the Lewis
ton district. His ministerial work was very
successful.
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Had Not Hoard From stanley.

ZANZIBAR, Feb. IA letter has been re-
ceived here from Mr.. Mackay, missionary
In Asambiro, dated November Goth. He says
that no direct news of either Stanley or Emim
Bey had been received. A fresh revolution
had broken out in Uganda. King Kiviwa
was deposed and his younger brother raised
to the throne, Kiviwa killed the two princi-
pal Arab instigators of the expulsion Of En-
glisn missionaries. Much indignation Is felt
among merchants here in consequence OF the
action of the German consul in pressing the
Sultan TO cede Lunia and the adjacent is
lands to the German company, the trade be-
ing entirely in British hands,
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POLICIES Protected by the
Popular Maine NOn-FOrfeiture
Law issued only by the OLD UN.
ION MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY. of Portland. Maine.
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SPECIAL NOTICES, one-third additional.
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Advertisements inserted In the "MAINE STATE
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Address all communications TO
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Another NobIenan GETS a Prize.

NEW YORK, Feb. S.-Miss Cornella Carno-
chan Roosevelt and Baron Clemens Freeher
Van ZedlitZ, Of the German army were today
married In st. Thomas church, Fifth Aven-
ue and SD street in the presence Of a fash
ionable gathering
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after the 4th of March. Secretary Bayard
has been resident of this city for so MANY
years, that it would not be surprising il he
should continue to make this city his home
for a portion of each year at least.
one not received by. President (pro tem.) In
gals within the time fixed by law. In ac-
cordance with the new on the subject of
counting the electoral vote, Secretary Bay
ard, upon being notified of the delinquency.
appointed Law Clerk Bryan of the State
Department special messenger to secure the
vote. He started last Tuesday night and
returned today.
1t is reported that Mr.. Blaine has leased
the magnificent house of the late Mr.. Cerco-
ran. The house Is nearly opposite the White
House.
No Money for Pensions.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.-The Commissioner
of Pensions has advised the Secretary
of the Interior that there will be a deficiency
in the amount necessary for the pay
ment of pensions the current year over
and above the existing appropriations Of
about $8,000.000 and asks that the neces-
sary steps be taken to secure the immediate
consideration of the matter by Congress to
prevent the stoppage of pensions.
Mrs. FreIinghuysen Dead.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3-Mrs. Matilda Girls
void Frelinhuysen, widow of the late Ex-
Secretary of State, Frederick T. Frelinhuy-
sen died to-day at Newark, N. j.
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Ruel Keeney. IS years old. was arrested at
East Longmeadow. Mass, Saturday night
for beating his father, Isaac Keeny, so that
he died.
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Man of Muscle

NORTH ADAMS, Mass, Feb. "A lifting
match for the championship Of the State. be-
tween William Herly Of Leominster and
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ATYplcaI French Duel.

PARIS, Feb. 3.-Deputies Laguerre aud
Lacrolx taught a duel this morning with pls-
tolls. Neither Of the combatants was injur
ed. The challenger was NJ. Laguerre, who
claimed he had been interrupted in an often
sive manner by NJ. Lacrolx while speaking
In the Chamber of Deputies
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beautiful young baroness committed sui.
eide by taking poison at Meyerling at the
same time the Crown Prince took his life.
The King and Queen Of Belgium prayed
long time this morning beside the bier of the
dead Crown Prince. The body Of the dead
Crown Prince was removed at $50 tonight to
the parish church, where the priest blessed
the remains.
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Points OF etiquette.

BERLIN. Feb. 3.-The Vossiche Zeitung
says that Emperor William telegraphed to
Vienna his intention to waive all etiquette
and attend Prince Rudolph's funeral. The
Emperor Francis Joseph telegraphs his most
sincere thanks for this evidence Of the Ger
man Emperor's kindly feeling, but has re-
peated the hope that Emperor William will
forego carrying out his Intention.
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METEOROLOGICAL REPORT

Mean daily ther....2l.0 Max. vel. wind.... 16
Maximum ther.. 307 Total prcip..... OF
Minimum ther. lies
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THE MAINE STATE PRESS.
THE WEATHER.
SIGNAL OFFICE, WAR DEPT,

SIGNAL OFFICE, WAR DEPT,
WASHINGTON, ID. c., :
Feb. 3, 1889. pm. J
Indications for next "a hours for New
England and eastern New York are fair
weather, followed Tuesday by warmer
weather, winds veeIing southeasterly
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
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Foreign Notes.

A B0napartist motion demanding urgency
on the Scrutin d'arondisseinent bill was de
feated In the French Chamber Saturday. M
Floquet held that the motion was useless.
The Gladstonian members Of the Nati0na
Liberal Club will organize a demonstration
as q protest against the treatment Of Mr.
William O'Brien.
Gen. Boulanger has written a letter TO NJ
Paul Deroulede, president OF the League OF
Patriots, congratulating the league upon the
share 1t took In bringing the election TO a
successful issue.
Mr.. Thomas Sexton, Friday, telegraphed
Mr. Balfour that VIM. O'Brien was speech
less as a result OF his treatment In Clonme
Jail and had lain naked for three nights. II
Is denied that 0Brien was speechless and
Mr.. Balf0ur denies that he called Mr.. Sex
tons messenger cur as alleged.
The steamer Lymington has been
wrecked wrecked on the coast Of Deyonshire, of
llfrocombe, Before 1t was possible 10 res
cue anyone on board the stranded steamer
sne rolled over and sank Zen persons were
drowned. The cries Of the drowning people
were heard from the shore.
IL Is reported that the new issue Of Pana-
ma Canal shares is total failure.
The Russian court will go into mourning
for two weeks In honor Of the memory Of the
late Crown Prince Rudolph.
IL Is officially announced that crop sOwings
in France are favorable and that the present
aspect of the crops Is very good.
The dwelling OF Mrs. Williscroft, a widow,
at Seaforth, Ont, burned Saturday night.
Mrs. Williscroft, who Is about 20, and her
two grown daughters escaped In their night
clothes. Her grandson, aged IL. perished.
Crown Prince Rudolph often spoke of an
early death. His will leaves no servant OF
friend unremembered.
The Italian budget shows a deficiency Of
S40.000,0O0.
Vallancy Fulle Of Hamilton, Ont, has as.
signed. Liabilities S1,O00,0O0; assets consid
erably less.
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The French Cabinet.

PARIS, Feb. s.-Changes In the ministry
are imminent, but are not due to the new
bills proposed by Premier FlOquet. The
present cabinet is unanimously In favor Of
these measures
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tFeb. 3, 1889. 500 p. NJ
Observations taken at the same moment OF time
at all stations
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ATWOOD'S OYSTER HOUSE.

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The Cape Gods are noted for excellence of flavor
and are getting TO the position of the once noted
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New York butter oyster crackers (hand made) r.
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