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The Portland daily press., 1889-04-18
SHOT sRuMMAcEM BILL.
Luke Emefson's Marrow Escape
from Conviction for Murder.

LONDON, April 17.-The acquittal Of Luke
Emerson, the Missouri horse dealer, who
shot and killed one man and wounded an
other in Oxford street some time ago, is ap-
plauded by a great many men who only
few days ago expressed their conviction of
his guilt of the crime of murder The only
witnesses to the shooting were associates of
or sympathizers with the man who was killed
and it was feared by Emerson's friends that
the hard swearing of those vicious charac-
ters would more than offset the prisoners
steadfast contention that he had been rob-
bed and fired the shots in defence of his life.
In the course of the trial the fact was elicit
ed beyond doubt that Robinson. the man
Emerson killed. had attacked the Misse-..iur
in cab, beating him about the head, and
rohhins him OF his money. Robinson then
Jumped from the vehicle and attempted to
escape, but was followed by Emerson. A
crowd surrounded Emerson in a menacing
manner, obviously seeking to cover Robin
sons retreat. Emerson, believing his life In
danger, fired into the mob, fatally wounding
Robinson and severely injuring another man.
Robinson sustained the alias of "Brumma-
gem Bill, and was known to the police, as
well as to his associates, as a desperate ruff
an. Although the case presented to the jury
was in most respects favorable to Emerson,
there is no doubt that his neck was saved by
the evidence of Consul General Waller, who
testified to the prisoners excellent character
and respectable connections.
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-18
erally. no national bank can be established
in Oklahoma for year to come.
MashIngton Notes

WASHINGTON, April 17.-Red Cloud, the
big Sioux chief, called on the President this
afternoon. Red Cloud was attired in civil
lized garb and wore a slouched hat of the
typical frontier pattern. 1t is his custom to
make a pilgrimage to Washington on the in
coming of every new President, land this
is the ninth time he has paid his respects to
the Great Father.
The remains of Rear Admiral Taylor were
buried in the Congressional cemetery today.
Mrs. Letitia g. Chandler, the widow of
the late Senator Zach Chandler of Michigan,
and the mother of the wife Of Senator Hale
of Maine. has purchased for $68, 900 piece
of property on the corner OF 10th and K
streets, one of the most fashionable parts Of
the town. Mrs. Chandler VIII at once COM
mence the erection of handsome house.
Mrs. Febiger, wife of Rear Admiral John
G. Febiger of the United States navy, who
was thrown from her carriage and badly in
jured in Washington Sunday evening, died
this morniug at her home on ID. Street.
Cherokee commission has been rendered
to Gov. Long of Massachusetts, who was
suggested to the President for the place by
Senator Dawes.
The Interior Department and all its bu-
reaus will be closed during the hour Of the
funeral of the late ex-Secretary John p.
Usher on the 18th inst.
I. G. Phelps, a San Francisco lawyer
and a friend of Senator Stanford, will be
appointed collector of customs at San Fran
cisco.
First Assistant Postmaster General Clark
son says that he is making about 100 chang
es a day in fourth-class postmasters. About
two-thirds of these changes are being made
for cause and about 0ne-half of the remand
er because of changes in the sites of post
offices. About 80 changes per day are being
made in the railway postal service, most Of
them for cause.
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-18
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS.
Editor Porter of New York will
Sunarintand the Cansus

WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE President
made the following appointments this after
noon
Robert 7; Porter of New York, to be superin-
tendent of the census.
j. w. Cunningham to be assayer in the United
States assay office, Boise City, Idaho.
William III. Calkins, of Washington Territory
TO be associate justice of the supreme court of the
Territory of Washington.
John B. Donnelly, of louisiana to be marshal of
the United States, eastern district Of Louisiana.
Robert P. Porter, the new superintendent
OF the census, is an Englishman by BIRTH
but has lived in this country for many years
and is a naturalized citizen. He is about 40
years old, and was one Of the chief assist
ants of Prof. Francis A. Walker. superin-
tendent of the census of 1880. He first came
prominently before the country as secretary
of the tariff commission. In conjunction
with ex-Postmaster General Hatt0n, Con-
gresham West and others he established
the New York Press, Of which he is now the
editor. 1t is understood he win resigned the
editorship of the Press, and Z. M. Hammond
will assume the duties that are now per-
formed by Mr.. Porter.
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-18
Renton's Old settler.


kraHhciu JOufudl.
Last Friday while Cotton & Browns men
were at work at the Farrar boom on the
Benton side Of the river they discovered an
old friend In the person Of a mud turtle who
Is as well known in Fairfield as most any
one. he first made his appearance In these
parts in 1871. John r. Joy discovered him
and marked him with his initials. This was
q mile from the river. In 1881 when the war
broke out he came TO the front and Benton
BCOwn first met him and marked him with
his initials. In 1868 he reappeared
and was again marked. He
appeared to the men at the boom after that
about once in four years and each year new
names and dates were added to his she'll.
Some Of the dates are faint now as they have
been worn on but most Of them and nearly
all of initials can be traced. He was due 10
arrive here last year but for some reason
postponed his visit until this spring. lie
was carried about town and exhibited and
then liberated. The hands at the boom are
much attached to him.
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-18
LARGE STEAMER DIsMAsrED.
seen In tho Gathering Darkness Off
the Jersey Coast.

BEACH HAVEN, N. j.. April 17-Just
before dark last night a large steamer, ap-
parently disabled, was discovered five miles
of shore, near this place. The life saving
crew Of station % could render no assist
ance on account Of the heavy sea. The
steamer showed distriss signals. Just be-
fore darkness another large steamer came
in sight, ran alongside the disabled vessel
and remained some time Night shut in and
both vessels we're lost to view. Capt Mar
shall and the crew Of the life saving sta
tion think the passengers and crew Of the
steamer first sighted were taken off by the
other.
NEW YORK. April 1.-THE disabled
steamer sighted off Beach Haven, N. j.,
last night, is thought to have been the An
chor Line Tyrian, from Kingston, Jamai-
ca. Nothing definite, however, in relation
to the steamer has been received in the
city
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-18
CALDWELL CROWDED
BY the Army of Boomers Moving To-
wards Oklahoma.

CALDWELL, Kan, April 1.-THE Okla
homa excitement is at its height here todap
and 1t is almost impossible to get along the
crowd is so dense. Five hundreds wagons
was the estimate placed on the arrivals to-
day while reports of those to come tomorrow
double this amount. One town site COM
pany leave here Friday morning for Lisbon.
which will consist Of at least 500 men. The
Book Island stage line outfit consisting Of
100 horses with 45 stages left yesterday for
Pond Creek to get in readiness for the rush.
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-18
Theta Delta chi.

Boston, April 1.-THE New England AS
sociation of Theta Delta Chi held its annual
banquet at Young's this evening. Repre-
sentatives of Brown, Bowdoin, Amherst,
Tufts, Yale and Dartmouth and a goodly
number of graduate members of the frater-
nifty were present. At the business meeting
following these officers were elected
President Seth P. Smith, Boston.
Secretary and Treasurer-F. w. Perkins, Tufts
Vice PIesidents-Hon. Henry J. Spooner
Rhode Island; Hon. w. w. Thomas, Portland
Me Judge John w. z. Hammond, Cambridge
Rev David Gregg, ID. ID. and Rev. Pleasant Hun
ter, Newtonville.
President Capen of Tufts was principal
speaker of the evening.
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-18

LONDONDERRY, April 19-Prof. Harrison
of Baliol College, arrested at Donegal for
supplying with food and otherwise as
sisting besieged tenants in Gwedore. was ar
raigned before magistrate in Londonderry
today, and committed tc jail pending his
trial at the sessions Tuesday next. While
Prof. Harrison was being conducted to the
jail. he was heartily cheered by the populaee
The sergeant in charge of the policemen
who arrested Prof. Harrison, ordered his
men to 'beat the devil cut of them," and
Fathers Gildea, Boyle. Conybeare, O'Brien
and O'Shea, and reporter of the London
trampled upon by the crowd, and in some
instances clukbed by the police. The ex-
citement was intense. the populace being
greatly enraged by the action Of the police.
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-18
SPIKED THE SWITCH.
A Fight on the Tied Up Minneapolis
Street Car Line.

MINNEAPOLIS. Minn., April ia serious
disturbance occurred this noon at Washing
ton and 9TH avenues South. A car on the
Bloomington line reached that point when
1t was found that the switch had been spiked.
A crowd gathered and stones began to fly.
Several hit the driver who unhitched his
horses and abandoned the car. just then
the mounted police charged the crowd with
drawn clubs. Eleven men were arrested and
taken to the central station. The crowd,
numbering several thousand, was surly and
sullen but no more trouble occurred.
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-18

1t is asserted ON good authority that the
smallest screws in the world are those used
in the production Of watches. The fourth
jewe-wheel screw Is the next thing TO being
Invisible, and TO the naked eye Ii looks like
dust with glass, however. IL is seen 10 bea
small screw with 260 threads to the inch
and with very fine glass the threads may
be seen quite clearly These minute screws
are 4-1OOO Of an inch in diameter and the
heads are double; II Is also estimated that
an ordinary lady's thimble would hold 100000
OF these screws No attempt Is ever made 70
count them, the method pursued In deter
mining the number Deing.tO place 100 Of them
on a very delicate balance, and the humber
OF toe whole amount Is determined by the
weight Of them. After being cut the screVgs
are hardened and put In frames, about 100 10
the frame, heads up, this being done VERY
rapidly by sense Of touch instead Of by sighf
and the heads are then polished in an anto,
matte machine 10000 at time.
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-18
DIED OF nYDRoPhoBIA.
A Nine Year Old Boy in Fall River the
Victim.

FALL RIVER, Mass, April 17.-Wm. T..
Meekins, a boy nine years old, residing on
Wilcox avenue, was bitten on the face by a
mongrel cur about a month ago. The wounds
soon healed and no serious results were an
ticipated. On Thursday last he went home
from school suffering from severe head
ache, and few days later he was confined
to his bed and afterwards manifested un-
mistakable symptoms .of hydrophobia. He
complained of severe pains all over his body
made nsise at intervals resembling the
barking of dog, and although suffering
from intense thirst, was thrown into spasms
at the sight of water.
Meekin died at his home on Wilcox avenue
this morning. The utmost efforts had been
made to save his life, but they proved un-
availing The city authorities are taking
active measures to enforce the law relating
to the muzzling of dogs, and police officer
has been assigned to the special duty of
looking after the CANNES.
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-18
Wheat From California

New YORK, April.-A San Francisco de-
spatch to Bradstreets says that the wheat de-
felt in the Australian colonies of New South
Wales, Queensland and Tasmania is fully
s,75O.00O bushels, that Of New South Wales
being 6.5O0,00O Victoria, South Australia
and New Zealand have an available surplus
Of $4,000 bushels. Shipments to Europe and
the demands of South Africa and the Sonth
Sea Islands will, however, eat up the sur
plus and California expects to be called on
to meet the requirements Of the colonies.
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-18
PENoRs COT AND CALAIS.
No Case MADE Out In the Railway
Seizure and the Road Released.

OTTAWA, April 17.-John d. Chipman of
st. Stephen, N. b., and Judge Downes Of
Calais, Me-. had an interview with the min
lister Of customs recently with respect to the
seizure. some time ago, of the Penobscot and
Calais Railway for violation of the customs
laws. They produced sworn testimony to
show that in ten years the total duty on mater
ial not entered at thecustom house would not
exceed thirty dollars, and that the seizure
was malicious and groundess. Hon. Mr..
Bowel was thoroughly satisfied with the
case made out, and released the road
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-18
rELTeD WITH HAIL STONES.
Damage by Severe Storm in Sum-
ner County, Kansas.

WELLINGTON, Kan. April 17.-One of the
most terrific wind and rain storms that ever
visited Sumner county struck this section
last night at about II, lasting an hour. In
the northern portion of the county in the vi
cinity of Rome. seven miles south of this
city, it hailed fercely and the stones are re-
ported to be of unusual size. At Rome fruit
trees were bereft of their branches and in
many instances totally stripped and de-
stroyed. Besides the damage to growing
crops the wind ana ram created much havoc
down, some unroofed and many awnings
and small buildings destroyed. Much dam
age will enSue from flooding,
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-18
PARNELL SUES THE TIMES.
Damages Placed at 90, 900 Pounds
Politics to be Excluded.

LONDON, April 17.-Mr. Parnell has en-
gagged Sir Charles Russell, Mr.. Asquith and
Arthur Russell to conduct the libel suit
brought by him against the Times. The
trial of the case will take place in London
in the autumn. The specific charges against
the Times are that it published fac-simile
of letter dated in April. 1887, which was
falsely ascribed to Mr. Parnell, and that 1t
published other letters during the trial of
the case Of O'Donnell VS.. Walter, among
them being the Kilmainham letter, begin
ming Dear E." which the Times, subsequent
to the trial, called genuine. Mr.. Parnell
will insist that the case be confined to the
that all questions of political nature be ex-
cluded from consideration. The damages
are placed at 100000.
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-18
A Passamaquoddy Warrant.

lmdcnldS NhiOh.I
In early times some Of the more intelligent
Indians acted as magistrates. The following
Is remembered as the form Of a warrant is
saed by one of these officers:
/ HihOudi,
You Peter Waterman,
Jeremy Wicket;
Quick you take him,
Fast YOU hold him,
Straight you bring him,
BEFORE me HihOudf
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-18
New York Officials Accused.

New YORK, April 1.-THE commissioners
of accounts investigating the abuses con-
nected with the leasing of stands in the new
West Washington market made report to
Mayor Grant today, consisting of sweeping
charges of criminal neglect and mismanage-
ment on the part Of the city comptroller,
finance committee and all the officials re-
sponsible for the market. Specific charges
Of blackmail, bribery and political intimida-
tion are made and will be referred to the
district attorney for action,
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Absorbed by the standard.

LIMA, Ohio. April 1.-THE Standard Oil
Company today closed deal whereby they
become the possessors of the majority of the
stock Of the Ohio OIL Company. This gives
them the control Of the Lima field. The
Ohio company is composed of an association
of producers in this field. Their leases COW
800 barrels A considerable portion of the
territory is yet undeveloped. Prices paid
for the stock are said to range from so to rs
cents
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-18
PICKED UP ApRIFT.
The Crew of Portland Bark Aboard
the Brig Twilight.

PHILADELPHIA, April ia despatch to
the Maritime Exchange from Lewes, DEL,
says the captain of the schooner John Fee
ney reports that he spoke April 9th the brig
Twilight with the crew of Portland bark,
picked up off Savannah. On April 10, 100
miles SS.E. of Hatteras, he saw.a vessel. ap-
parently three masted. burning.
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-18
m aine Pensions.

WASHINGTON, April 17.-Pensions were
granted to Maine people today as follows:
ORIGINAL.
Alfred j. Bridges, West Surry.
VIM. Baird, Lewiston.
John Potts National Military Home.
John Til ker, Portland.
VIM. f. Gill, East Corintb.
INCREASE.
A. ID. Twombly, Belfast.
John NJ. Palmer, Centre Montylle.
Fifeld Ireland, North Anson.
REISSUE.
G. Ii. Ryerson, West Sumner
Chas. A. Chase, Fairfield.
Joseph w. sylvester, Etna
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-18
FIshermen's Bonds.

GLOUCESTER. April 16.-A letter from
Consul General Phela at Halifax, n s., to
Collector Presson states that he has sue
ceeded in having the Newfoundland govern
ment change the form Of bond required Of
our vessels In the frozen herring trade by
striking out that portion requiring certificate
from British consul and substituting there
for certificate FROM a collector Of customs.
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-18
Poison In Their Tea.

MARINE City, Mich, April 17.-James
Williams and his wife were taken suddenly
very i'll Monday evening with symptoms of
poisoning. They are still in serious con-
dition. This morning Matilda Williams, IA
years old, daughter Of Mrs. Williams by
former husband, admitted that she had put a
teaspooonful of Rough on Rats" in the tea
Of each.
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-18
The Samoan Conference,

BERLIN. April 17-Emperor William has
appointed Count Herbert Bismarck and DR..
Krauel of Holstein as the representatives Of
Germany at the Samoan conference The
conference will open April 29tb,
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-18
THE STATE.
KNOX COUNTY.

W. II: Glover & Co., have crew at work
on the foundation of the $4,000 Weld man
sion, Iron Point, North Haven.
Schooner Carrie c. Miles of Boston, 106
tons, Is years old, has been bought by Cobb,
Wight & Co., Of Rockland, for the lime
trade.
Rodney ]. Thompson, Esq. Of Rockland
and Miss Eta L. Strong of Thomaston were
married at Thomaston, Thursday.
Wednesday, April 24th, steamer Lucy p.
Miller will make an excursion trip at the low
fare of So from Rockland to New York to
give parties chance to attend the centenni-
al anniversary of the inauguration Of Wash
ington in New York City, April 20, 80 and
May 1st.
J. +. Waterhouse has completed the plans
and specifications for big addition to the
ThOrndyke House in ROckland. A three
story annex, 40 feet wide and 80 feet long,
down Sea street, is to be built as soon as the
contract can be made.
KENNEBEc COUNTY.
People living on the east side at Augusta,
in the vicinity of Pettengills corner, are
is likely that schools in the neighborhood
which were to be opened on Monday will re-
main closed till the disease is checked
The farm buildings of Henry O'Donnell of
Monmouth, were burned yesterday morning.
These were very fine set Of buildings situa-
ted about mile north OF Monmouth Centre.
The cause and loss are not known
The Augusta Park Association has mr.
chased the old State Arsenal lying directly
north Of their grounds and will divide ii in
to several private stables The munitions
at present stored in the arsenal will be re-
moved as soon as the new building on Camp
Marble Is erected
Frank Taylor Of Randolph, whose arm was
broken and probably permanently disabled
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-18
A Reception to Mr.. wanamaker.

PHILADELPHIA, April ia reception In
honor of Postmaster General Wanamaker
was held by the Union League Club tonight.
Washington by Secretary Rush and AS
sistant Postmaster Generals Clarkson and
Hazen. About 1900 guests attended the
reception.
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-18
ALIttIe Loneer TO live,

OZARK, Mo-. April l7.-Sherif johnson
today received a despatch from Governor
Francis respiting John Matthew and VIM.
walker two q the Bald kn9npeTs Mov unSsr ib
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-18
Newspaper Facilities.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE post Office
department officials haye rescinded the or
der issued during the last administration
discouragng the practice by train-men of
carrying special newspaper correspondence
and other matter on other than mail trains.
1t is said at the department that very large
number of small towns throughout the
country have meagre telegraph facilities. In
many OF these the post and telegraph offices
close early. To prohibit train-men from
carrying to neighboring town or city small
packages containing information, is regard
ed as unwise and unjust. The newspapers
of the country should receive every possible
facility for obtaining ana disseminating the
news of the day. To this end train. men will
be encouraged to lend their aid.
Academy of Science.
WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE National
Academy of Science held business meeting
this morning. These officers were elected:
President-O. C. Marsh, of New Haven. Conn
reelected for term OF six years.
vice President-Prof. F. p. Langley, of the
Smithsonian Institution, tor similar term.
At the afternoon session number of sci
entific papers were read.
The. Department of State has informed the
Canadian government that it has continued
the special rates of last year on the Welland
canal business.
Postmaster at Corham.
WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE Postmaster
General has appointed as fourth class post
ma ,ters, d. d. Kelley, ST., at Jonesport, and
II, r. Millett at Gorham. Me.
The oklahoma Complication.
WASHINGTON, April 17.-The prospective
opening of the Oklahoma country has al
ready resulted in applications for charters
for national banks there. These applications
have raised a perplexing question. The law
provides that applications to open national
banks shall be on file year before the char
tiers are granted. If the law is construed lit
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-18
Under the Modus vIxendl.

HALIFAX, N. s., April 17.-Ten American
fishing vessels have already taken out
licenses at Canso under the modus ctrendi,
and a number of others are there waiting to
d0 s0
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-18
sushlrI pemands Ransopo

ZANZIBAR, April 1.-THE missionaries re-
ported released by Chief Bushiri have not
yet arrived at Bagamoyo. Bushiri demands
from Herr Meyer the amount of the ransom
vet unpaid
The Portland daily press., 1889-04-18
Cen. saussier Examined.

PARIS, April 1.-THE Senate Commission
appointed to conduct the trial of Boulanger,
today privately examined Gen. Saussier with
reference to the charge that Gen. Boulanger
corrupted the officers of the Paris parrisnn
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Mean daily ther....44.0 Max. vel. wind..... 10
Maximum ther. ..48.0 Total precp... o
Minimum ther. 1850
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
(April IT, 1889, 500 p. M.
Observations taken at the same moment OF time
at all stations