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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-12
THE LEWISTON MILLS.
The New Management as Under
stood at the Hub.

Boston, March 10.-Negotiations are pend
ing, which,Iif consummated, will result in
starting up one of the largest cotton mills in
New England-the Lewiston Mills of Lewis
ton, Me. The Lewiston Mills Corporation,
which became financially embarrassed in the
summer of 1886, made an assignment to its
creditors on Aug 9th of that year and five
days later its entire property was delivered
into the hands Of two trustees, Charles f.
RAYMOND and Gerard G. Tobey, since elected
bv the creditors to represent them. Since
then the property has lain idle, though the
stock of manufactured goods on hand has
been disposed Of.
Tha facts Of the present deal show that G.
]. Barker, for 10 years agent Of the Bates
Mills at Lewiston, who has returned from
An active business life, was asked by the
trustees to get up stock company and bid
in the property. Among those who were
soon enlisted in the enterprise were Senators
Hale and Frye, Representative Dingley, and
other prominent citizens OF Lewiston and
Auburn, including many mill operatives who
have drawn upon their small bank accounts
in snms ranging from $500 upward. Mr.
Barker himself is large subscriber. At the
time of the embarrassment Of the company
its nronerty stood on the books as valued al
Al. DO, doc. The basis of the present negotia-
fion will be TO purchase the entire property
at a figure approximating 100000, form a
stock company with a pald-up capital of
$500. 600. and thus have working capital of
S901 c,00 with which to manufacture their
goods and place them upon the market. Own
ING the mill and machinery and having $780,
no.1 in cash in bank and liberal credit in
Lewiston, the company will be enabled to
run without being under any obligation
whatever to the commission mouse. The
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price to be paid for the entire plant is less
than the old corporation paid out for the
new machinery which had been put into the
mill during the last five years 1t was oper-
ated
Mr. Barker says that il the mill is pur
chased by him, with an outlay of less than
$4,000, he will start manufacturing in April
and the goods will be upon the market be-
the demand for the class Of goods which 1t
is proposed to manufacture, coarse colored
cotton goods and bags, will be enormous.
The old corporation was known as the
Lewiston Mills, and in order to reap the
benefits from their valuable trade marks the
new corporation will adopt the title Lewis
ton Mills Company" which will be suffi-
cient variance to designate it as a distinct
organization. A committee Of seven sub
scribers has been in Boston during the past
week negotiating with the trustees. The
first meeting Of the new corporation Is to be
held at Lewiston next Friday.
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We Have No Information.

WASHINGTON, March 11.-At the State
and Navy departments in Washington this
morning the same reply, now becoming
somewhat monotonous, 1--WE have no infor
nation" was made in answer to requests for
some news regarding the alleged destruction
of the Nipsic at Samoa.
Mr.. Walker Blaine says the Department Of
State utterly discredits the story, and is free
from apprehension upon the subject.
1t now appears that the United States ma
val officer who was stationed at Auckland,
the nearest cable point to Samoa, rejoined
the Nipsic some time ago. Nevertheless the
Navy Department holds that it would be
speedily informed of the reported engage
ment through the United States Consul at
Auckland had any such thing happened.
The Samoan Conference.
BERLIN, March 1.-THE Berlin Post says
the Samoan conference will meet before the
expiration of the present month.
To Represent Great Britain.
LONDON, March lit Is stated that Sir
Edward Malet, British ambassador at Berlin,
will represent his government in the Samoan
conference.
Sixteen German TorpedolBoats. q
BERLIN, March 11.-Sixteen torpedo boats
intended for the German navy, are now in
course Of construction.
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SHALL GERMANY HAVE 1T?
Her Steamers viii no the Pacific
Business II We Don't Look Out.

SAN FRANCISCO, March n.-In an inter
view today, John d. Speckles, president Of
the Oceanic Company, whose steamers ply
between this city and the Samoan Islands
and Australia, said: Il don't expect our
steamers to run to Samoa and New Zealand
after the end Of October. The colonies have
taken decided stand against maintaining
the line any longer unless the United States
bears one-half of the total cost. The service
may not cease entirely because the North
German Ll0yds Company are arranging to
secure it. They are running steamers from
Germany to Sydney, and are anxious to ex-
tend the service, which would be a part of
their Samoan policy. The Germans would
control this Pacific trade
Mr.. Spreckles said the United States gov
ernment is paying the North German Ll0yds
Company S1.30 per mile for carrying mails
across the Atlantic while American vessels
receive Z to 25 cents per mile "In the
South American trade steamers flying the
American flag get less than we do" said
Mr.. Spreckles. IF our government extends
the same policy to the Lloyds on the Pacific
as it does on the Atlantic, we cannot COM
pete. German vessels are exempt from ton
mage dues in our ports when was American
steamers pay at the rate of 80 cents per ton
and American vessels are compelled to carry
the mails whenever the postmaster general
may demand"
Mr. Brickland, agent of the Samoan gov
ernment said that New Zealand is anxious
to join the United States in maintaining the
American line but unless it was co-opera-
tion would accept the German service.
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The Goodness Of the Crow

The crow bill has just become law, but
the gallant minority of the legislature are
not yet reconciled to it. THE crow" said
Representative Chaplin, of Bridgton, today
sis not a grain eating bird, and he helps the
farmer more than he hurts. There is time
in the spring of the year, when the crow has
large family dependent, that he will pull
little corn to make both ends meet in his
household. So he is forced to pull little of
the farmers corn. But If the farmer will put
peck of corn, which will COST not over
twenty-five cents, at some convenient places
on the field in planting time, the crows will
take their fill of this and will not trouble the
growing corn. A peck of corn will protect
large corntield. The crow naturally lives
on carrion, worms and bugs. He is the only
bird that. to my knowledge, will eat potato
bug 1t is worse than folly to put a bounty
on his head"
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RECOMMENDED FOR APPOINT
MENT.
Maine Men Who are Candidates for
Various Offices

WASHINGTON, March H.-There is con-
siderable interest, especially among the
Maine people here. as to who shall be the
next commissioner of navigation. Commits
sloner Morton having rendered his resigna-
tion TO take effect upon the qualification of
his successor. New York wishes the office,
and Mr.. Bates of Buffalo, Is being pushed
strongly as a candidate The Maine delega-
tlon on Monday called on the Secretary of
the Treasury and on President Harrison,
and presented the name of Hon. Thaddeus r.
Simonton of Camden, for the Office. Mr..
Simonton possesses the qualifications de-
sired ln commissioner of navigation. He
is lawyer, conversant with admiralty law
and Is experienced in customs administra-
tion. He Is, moreover, familiar with the
navigation laws and is interested in shipping
matters.
The Maine delegation also presented the
name of DR.. Mark Z. Wentworth of Kittery,
as the Maine candidate for the Office of col
lector of internal revenue
New Hampshire also presents candidates
for this place.
The name of William H. Bigelow, Esq, of
Augusta, was presented by the Maine dele
cation, one member dissenting. for the Office
OF New England superintendent of the rail-
way mail service.
The candidates for the vacancy in the ap-
praisership in Portland have narrowed down
to Hon. Eben K. Rand of Greenwood. and
John @. Small of Portland.
As there Is no vacancy in the assistant ap-
praisership, no change will be made in that
Office at present
A large number of Congressman, including
the Maine delegation, have recommended
MIR. A. II. 5. Davis of the District of Colum-
bia, formerly of Maine, for public printer.
As is already known there are several can
dldates for the position.
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Prince AIexander's Estates.

LONDON, March 11.-Prince Alexander of
Battenberg, the former ruler Of Bulgaria,
has written the government of that country
claiming 100000 francs as the purchase
price of his estates.
The Appointment Approved.
LONDON, March 1.-THE Queen has ap-
proved the appointment Sir Julian Paunce-
fote British minister to the United States.
BouIanger May be involved.
PARIS, March LIE Paris says the gov
eminent will soon take vigorous steps
against the Patriotic League, and General
Boulanger is on the verge Of being involved
in the matter.
Russia and servIa.
VIENNA, March 1.-THE Newzet Perthe
denies that Austria is preparing to occupy
Servia, and declares that the entente with
that country continues.
Foreign Notes.
The Ameer Of Afghanistan denies he has
any schemes against Russia.
The London Standards Berlin correspond
ent says: "Mr Kass0n, the American rep
preventative, will not arrive in Berlin before
the Goth inst Therefore the Samoa confer
ence cannot meet this week. For the rest the
difficulties are as good as removed by diplo-
matte negotiations and the recall Of officials.
1t is now expected that the African squadron
will not go to Samoa, but will return to Ger
many in May after the departure Of Captain
Wissmann."
The English sand Canadian governments
have arranged TO subsidize new lines of
steamers to run between Liverpool and ia
pan via Vancouver.
a German artillery officer has discovered a
new and powerful explosive for shells, man
ufactured from caIbolic acid.
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MAINE TOWNS.
Saccarappa,
The officers were elected Saturday /:

The officers were elected Saturday:
Constables elected-Harry S. Cousins, Nathan
White, II. b. Sproule, b. f. Roberts, ID. X. Jack
son, A. Q. Chute, G. A. Andrews, ii. r. Clark
Thomas Davis, H. 5. Jewetr, Timothy Pomarleau,
John +. Gutter, II. J. Witham, John Jordan, Z. b.
Phinney. G. F. Mariner, F. II. Mills, G. A. Macu-
berry.
Surveyors of Wood and Bark-O. A. Cobb, HI
ram Jordan, r.. X. Jordan, A. l.. Hawkes.. Leon
ard Valentine, Simon ID. Cutler, II B..Walker K.
Newcomb, r. III. Grant
Surveyors of Lumber--S. II. Cutter, c. II. Wood
ford, Hiram Jordan, Leonard Valentine, X. X.
Jordan, c. II. Towle, H. NJ. Raymond. A. ID.
Woodbury., L. Q. Maxwell, c. NJ. Bennett /. +.
Moulton, Z. b. Newcomb. Frank Adams, A. L.
Hawkes., f. s. Mcdonnell.
Pound Keepers-John G. Sawyer, John Wheeler
Fire Wardens-H. S. Mcclellan, A. G. SkiIlings.
G. J. Schwartz, w. W: Lamb, q. H. Raymond,
John Z. Warren, ii. b. Walker, Alex. Stevenson,
Frank DANA
Surveyors of stone-Mark knight, III. X.
Mills.
Truant Oficers II. s. Cousins, A. @. Chute. W.
V. Harmon.
Weigher and Measurer-J. II. Babb.
Trustee OF Woodlawn Cemetery-L. w. Ed
wards.
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MINISTERS NOMINATED.
The President Selects Men for Three
Foreign Missions.
Palmer for Spain, Swift for Japan,
Washburn for Switzerland sIne
Men Recommended for Office
Other Washing Matters.

WASHINGTON, March 1.-THE President
sent the following nominations to the Senate
today:
extraordinary and minister plenipotentialy of the
United States to Spain.
John f. swift of California TO be envoy exiraor-
dinary and minister plenpotentiary of the United
John d. Washburn Of Massachusetts, to be
minister resident and consul general of the Unit
George Tichenor of Illinois, to be assistant Sec
r.tary OF the Treasury, vice Isaac l. Maynard, re-
signed.
In executive session the nominations were
ordered referred to the appropriate commit
tees when formed. Some surprise was ex-
pressed at the failure to confirm ex-senator
Palmer's nomination at once. The rule Of
immediate combinations, save of the Cabi
net, is confined to Senators. 1t was deemed
best not to depart from the rule. and his
nomination went with the rest.
John ID. Washburn of Massachusetts, NOM
mated by the President minister to,Switzer-
land, is a resident of Worcester. He is
man Of wealth and at present not engaged
in business.
The nomination of Mr.. Tichenor as Assist
AIT Secretary of the Treasury, was not asked
by, the Illinois delegation, and they rather
object to his being charged up as part of the
States quota of offices. Secretary Window
told one OF the Congressman from that State
that Mr.. Tichenor's appointment was his
own and should not be charged to any par
ticular State. Mr.. Tichenor's fitness for the
position Is conceded by all. Ex-senator Pal
mer was interviewed over the telephone, and
said his nomination was sent In without his
knowledge He was uncertain whether he
would accept,
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MAYOR MEApER's ADDRESS.
WaterviIle's New Executive Brief and
10 the Point.

WATERvILLE. March 1.-THE new city
government organized at 10 O'Clock Monday
forenoon. The following Is Mayor Nathan
lei Mesder's full inaugural address, before
the branches Of the city council;
Gentlemen Of the City COUNSEL:
The laws which provide for the formal or
ganization Of our city government having
been complied with, we are now here under
the full responsibility Of our obligations as
public officials Of this city.
Iearnestly hope and confidently expect that
during the coming year our personal and
official intercourse will be marked BY those
kindly courteses which are born Of mutual
endeay0r for the general good; and / think
that we may further indulge the hope that
through sucn endeavor results may be
reached which will prove beneficial t0Water-
vile as a city and satisfactory TO our people
as whole. Our duties here win be In no
sense political In character.
The contest over the municipal election
ended last Monday afternoon at 4 O'Clock.
We are here as the result OF that contest and
we stand here charged for the coming year
with care for the safety Of the persons and
property Of our citizens, the public health,
the welfare Of the public school, the tender
and s0licit0us care Of the poor among US,
wise and economical conduct Of the eity's I'M
ances, and the adm nistration Of other pub
lie affairs Of Waterville
IL may be not improper to say thar feel
most senslbly the weight of the grave duties
which deyolve upon me personally, but a
strong faith that the well-dlsposed Of all par
ties will grant their good win toward every
honest endeavor to advance the line which
marks the boundary Of improved conditions
for our people. will strengthen me TO ap-
proach my duty as God may give me light TO
see IL, and power 70 do it.
Some Of you, fortunately, are not new to
the places you now occupy, but so many OF
US at this moment are without the means Of
knowledge on which TO base Intelligent ac-
tion that hesitate TO make any specific rec
concentrations at this time. A complete re-
port Of the conduct Of the city government
during the year just past, together with care
ful statements Of the present condition Of
affairs, will very soon be placed before US BY
our immediate predecessors
1t will be our duty to so address ourselves
to a careful study Of these matters and Of
our obligations as officials of the city that
each and every one Of us may become thor
Oughly informed about them and capable OF
dealing intelligently with them.
Until such time as we shall be thus made
acquainted with our duties i respectfully
suggest that such sction only be taken as the
statutes and the public exigeney seenf TO de-
mand-
The Board Of Aldermen organized by elect
ing Alderman 5. 5. Brown, chairman. Wal
lace b. Smith was elected president Of the
common council, John b. Fried, clerk. In
the joint convention Chas. +. johnson was
elected city clerk; l.. +. Thayer, treasurer.
and G. ii. Ware, collector.
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cuMBgRLAsD Bar ASSOCIATION.
Action Taken on the Death OF Judge
c. W. Goddard.

A meeting Of the Cumberland Bar Asso-
clation was held Saturday afternoon, at the
Library room, to take action on the death Of
Judge Charles W. Goddard.
In the absence Of President Strout Hon.
w. l.. Putnam took the chair with Edward
woodman secretary pro ten. A committee
consisting of Judge John A. Waterman.
Hon. S. j. Anderson and Hon. Charles +.
Libby was appointed to draft resolutions
and see that proper action be taken In the
Superior Court-of which Judge Goddard
was the first judgs-and also In the supreme
Judicial Court. Judge Webb made some ap-
propriate and feeling remarks concerning
the deceased
1t was voted to attend the funeral In
body, and all members Of the Association
are requested to meet at the Attorneys
Room, City Building. this afternoon at 2.i5
O'Clock to attend the funeral at the First
Parish church.
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Loss over insuran
woman's Foreign Missionary Society

The Goth anniversary of the organization
of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
of the Methodist Episcopal church occurs
the last Of this month. By action of the OFF,
GERS of the society, at their recent annual
meeting, it was arranged that a day Of
thanksgiving and thauksoffering be observed
in view of the success that has been given to
this work.
1t is proposed that the churches unite in
special union services at Chestnut street
church. An afternoon and evening service
will be held, to which all members of the
congregations are invited, and also to the
basket supper, which will be served in the
vestry.
Further arrangements will be given later
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INAUGURATION DAY.
The Inauguration Exercises at CITY
Building Yesterday.
Addresses Made by Mayor MeIcher
ant, President Crockett.
Election OF Subordinate Officers Of
the Council.

The annual organization Of the City Coun-
Gil took place at City Building yesterday
morning In the presence Of large number
Of spectators, including several ladies, who
listened to the Mayors inaugural message
with great interest.
In Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
The Board Of Mayor and Aldermen was
called to order at 10 a. m. by City Clerk Bur-
CESS, and all the members-elect were present.
Aldermen McCann and Shaw were ap-
pointed committee ON credentials and de-
clared the gentlemen in the seats elected.
Alderman McClutchy was elected tempor-
ary chairman, and the lower board notified.
The lower board notified this board of the
election of Mr.. Coyne of Ward temporary
president. with L. Clifford Wade clerk. This
board suggested and the lower board accept
ed a joint convention to inaugurate the
Mayor and City Council elect.
After the convention this board permanent
ly organized by the unanimous election Of
Alderman Shaw for permanent chairman.
Alderman T. P. Shaw was elected gas
agent.
James S. Gould was appointed superin-
tendent of burials.
The following were appointed under
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THE 6oiLER EXPLODED
Killing Two Persons, tnIuring Others
and Wrecking Buildings.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, March ia boiler 20
feet long in the forging department of the
Cleveland Rolling Mills, in the southern part
of the city, exploded this afternoon with
terrific force. One piece went crashing into
Hugh Graham's house 800 feet away. bound
ed off and buried itself beneath the founda-
tiOns of house a dozen yards distant
Graham, who works nights, was sleeping and
was slightly hurt. just before the fragment
struck Graham's house, it wrecked his coal
house. In IL ware Mrs. John Scelaga and
Mrs. Calaia. Both sustained scalp wounds.
The other fragment of the boiler went 1000
feet and demolished an outhouse in which
was Mary Vargo, four years old. Her left
arm was broken. At the mill. 80 men were
near the boiler when it exploded. The dead
are:
James Barra. helper, aged 38 years.
Thomas Dorsey, fireman, aged 30 years.
The injured:
Anton Vendelofski, skull fractured. scalp
frank Gallupski, shoulder badly injured.
PaLney Robinson, Heath street. head cut.
2ohn Isln BOYD, Harvard street, scalp wound
rlVe ni otner men received scalp wounds.
ne mlii was damaged considerably. and
Sa,oOO VIII be required to repair it.
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CITY FATHERS ELECTED YESTERDAY.
Democrats Make Little Contest In the
City on tho Penobscot.
Belfast Chooses the Citizens Ticket
Without Opposition.
Mayor Meader's Brief Address TO the
WateUIIle City Council.

BANGOR, March 1.-THE election here
passed of quietly. The Democrats made liz
tie contest on the head Of the ticket and a
light vote was polled. Mayor Bragg was re.
elected by plurality Of sSi votes. The Re-
pnblicans elected five Of seven aldermen and
10 Of 21 councilmen, gain Of one.
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THIS Is AS USUAL.
BIddeford Democrats Get a Chance
to Hold a Celebration.

BDDEFoRD, March H. The Democrats
reelected Mayor Charles L. Goodwin today
by 269 majority over DR.. John Lord, Repub-
lican candidate, Last year the Democratic
majority was 1874. The city government re-
mains the same as last year with 20 Demo
Gratis and eight Republicans. The election
was very quiet The total vote was about
100 less than last year. The Democrats held
jollifcation at City Hall tonight.
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Mr.. prexeI's senefIcence.

PHILADELPHIA, March 11.-A project con-
templated for some time by A. J. Drexel has
assumed practical shape by the purchase Of
county, and the selection of trustees and
managers for the "The Drexel Industrial
College for Women" The object is to in
struct females between the ages of 13 and 10
years In all the duties appertaining to the
care Oh the household, and to teach such
trades and businesses as will make practical
women Sona aoie to earn a respectable liveli-
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Fire Inquest at Belfast.

BELFAST. March 1l.-At the 6re inquest
held at the court house Saturday afternoon.
to investigate the cause Of the fire In the eel
lar Of Francis w. Whitm0re's store at Bel
fast, Friday night. the jury, consisting OF
Charles Baker, James S. Hartman and II.
K. Mcdonald, examined several witnesses,
including the proprietor Of the store. All
testified to being at the FIRE, but nothing Of
Importance was learned. A sprinkling can
was found near the place where the ERE or
iginated, and there was considerable discus
sion as to how 1t got there.