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The Portland daily press., 1889-06-17
ON THE FOURTH.
The Town of Cushing VIII Celebrate
Its Anniversary.
Especial to the Press. |


RocKLAND. June 15.-The town of Cush-
ing in this county will celebrate its eenten-
nial with appropriate ceremonies the Fourth
OF July next. The town has made an appro-
priation for the purpose and an interesting
programme has been arranged. There will
be an Grafton by III. M. Lord, A. b., Of this
city. editor Of the Rockland Courier-G Gazette,
poem and historical sketch, with the usual
procession, cannon salutes, etc. Colonel
Samuel Fl. Allen, warden Of the Maine State
Prison. native of the town. will be the
chief officer Of the day. Cushing was incor-
porated January 2S, 1889, and was named in
honor of Thomas Gushing, Lieutenant-Goy-
ernor Of Massachusetts. Its plantation nam
was ST. George, and Cushing when incorpor
ated embraced the present town of that name.
St. George was set off in 1903. The town of
Cushing embraces some 5000 acres OF land.
The town has three post-offices and two
churches. The first settlers of Cushing were
emigrants from ireland in 1888, who were in
duced to come hither by proclamation
which General Waldo's son published in
Cork. The first child born IN the town of
white parents was Archibald Robinson,
whose birth was in 1874. The first Presby-
terian minister who came to Maine was the
Reverend Rutherford, who preached in
Gu shing.
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-17
Fresh MackaraI.

Cape Cod weirs made very poor showing
last week. but a shooner arrived off Chat
ham Saturday with 10 barrels Of fresh mack
erel caught on Thursday. which is an indlca-
tion that some fish are still there. A few
days ago 500 large mackerel were taken off
Monhegan Island, and the Portland steamer
Friday took 40 barrels to Boston. Steamers
from Digby and Yarmouth, N. s., continue
to bring along fresh mackerel, but no large
schools are reported on the Nova Scotia
coast Advices from Cape Breton up to
June s state that ''not more than 80 barrels
Of mackerel were caught all around the south
shore Of Cape breton. Vessels, as far as
heard from, are doing nothing. Several have
passed through the strait for the North Bay.
The Sand Point wiers at Cape Cod took
200 barrels Of mackerel up to this time in
1888. and 1912 this year same time. At the
Small Point river at Harpswell, 800 pounds
of mackerel has been taken. Small drogh-
ers are doing well.
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-17
ANOTHER NEW SUMMER HOUSE.
Mr.. Ponce About Ready 20 Open the
Granite Spring Hotel.

Within the last three months. mfr. EFnesto
Ponce has almost completed his new summer
house. "The Granite Spring Hotel" at Long
Island down the bay. This fine summefho-
tel will be finished In few days now, and
will be opened to the public about the 95th.
From the spacious piazzes and balconies
most delightful scenery is to te enjoyed on
every hand. Passing up Ponee's wharf and
turning short distance to the left one en-
ters the office Of the new .hotel. This Is
room well furnished for the purpose for
which II Is designed. 1t Is isx2U fee!, and
among other things contains q soda ioun-
tain.
Passing through the Office, which IS in
building by itself, one steps on the piazza AZ
the west end Of the hotel. On entering the
house at the door nearest the Office. the wish
tor finds himself in a small corridor, at the
end Of which is the dining hall, a light. airy
room 100xs2feet. On the right Of the cOrri-
dor as one enters from the piazza Is the
wash room, and on the left the pantry. The
stairs leading to the second story are also on
the right At the head OF the stairs l. the
ladies' parlor, a very pretty and slightly
room. The hall extends through the center
of this story, and on either side are light.
cheerful rooms.
In the north west corner Of the second st0-
ry is nicely furnished bathroom. There
are 10 rooms on this floor. and all are paint
ed in light, handsome tints. Opening from
the hall in the second story Is a fue balcony
eight feet wide, that extends entirely around
the building. In the third story are twenty
rooms, more pleasant. II possible than those
in the second story. The kitchen where all
the cooking will be done is room 24x30 feet.
located about 80 feet from the hotel. 10
which it Is connected by a covered walk By
this arrangement guests at the hotel will not
be annoyed in the least by odors from the
kitchen. Also connected with the hotel in
separate building. is dance hall 9Ox3O feet.
This hall will also be Hsed for banquet
hall for private parties who may arrange for
clam bakes and shore dinners to be served
there. Near the east end Of the hotel bub-
bles the Long Island rock mineral spring and
the delicious water Of this spring Is forced to
the upper story of the hotel Between the
dance hall and the covered walk leading
from the kitchen to the hotel piazza which
extends entirely around the house, are the
improved fire places where either large or
a small clam bake can be made In a short
time The grounds about the Granite Spring
Hotel have been improved grass seed
planted, and soon the house will have a neat
lawn. Mr.. Ponce, who has every reason TO
be proud Of his hotel. will let his rooms 20 a
good class OF boarders only, aud proposes TO
make his place one Of the most attractive re-
sorts In the harbor. New York parties have
been to see Mr.. Ponce with a view to pur-
chasing the hotel Of him. They were much
pleased with the surroundings. Mr.. Ponce
has secured the service Of Mr.. Fletcher. an
excellent cook.
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-17
More OF the Same so,t.

PORTSMOUTH, N. II. June 15.-The Daily
Times will say tonight that ). =. H. Frink
filed today in the clerks office of the Supreme
Court of Merrimack county bill in equity
in which Frank Jones is the plaintiff and the
Concord, and Boston, Concord & Montreal
railroads and their directors the defendants.
The bill alleges that syndicate comprising
the directors of both the Concord and the
Boston, Concord & Montreal roads was
formed to purchase large block of stock of
the latter road for the purpose of controlling
the election of its directors.
By voting upon this stock the syndicate
put out the old board OF directors and in
their places put members of the syndicate.
They then contracted together for the oper-
alton of the Boston, Concord & Montreal,
agreeing to pay at least $4,000 year more
than the road could possibly earn for the
purpose, enhancing the value of the B. c. &
M. stock.
The bill further alleges that Mr.. Jones is a
large stakeholder in the Concord road and
asks to have the contract declared void etc.
The bill is based On the recent decision of
the Supreme Court of this State, where sub
stantially the same question was involved
and the contract was held to be illegal.
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-17
THE EARTH TREMBLED AT IOHNSTOWN
When Dynamite Wrenched Apart the
creat Jam at the Bridge.
The Torch Completes the Work OF
the Powerful Explosive.
Little Survivors Remembered by the
Vice Presidents Children.

JoHNsTowN, June 15.-The tangled mass
of houses, logs and other debris above the
stone bridge was torn apart today by charges
of dynamite, one of which was so heavy that
it shattered windows and broke crockery in
the few houses standing in Johnstown. SO
severe was the charge that the buildings
themselves were shaken as If in an earth
quake. Fortunately no one was injured.
Major Phillips. in charge Of the dynamiters,
said he had no idea the charge was so heavy.
The opening of channel above the bridge
was an engineering feat. For ten days sew
eral hundred men have been at work upon
the heterogeneous matter, but onlylsixty feet
of the channel had been cleared when, We'd
nesday, VIM. Phillips Of Lewiston and q
force of dynamitors were put on the work.
Six acres of solidly packed wreckage, wedg-
ed between the rivers banks by an hydraul-
ic force that cannot be estimated, have In
three days melted away. Large frame
houses, hundreds of logs and trees, bound
together with wire and iron bars, were
brought down with the flood. The scene
this afternoon when the great mass moved
down the river was remarkable. The
crowds that lined the shores and the now
famous stone bridge raised shout that was
heard all over the valley. The wreckage
torn up by dynamite today was piled up and
torch applied. From authentic reports the
number of bodies recovered so far is 1923
Dr. Luce, of the State Board of Health, has
inspected the river towns as far down as
Sang Hollow.
The worst discovery made was a large
number Of dead horses and cows floating in
the river. The dynamite explosions brought
the carcasses to the surface in bad state of
decomposition. Eight carloads Of lumber
arrived today and were dealt out sparingly
to the merchants who wish to resume bust
ness. Rough sheds are being erected in the
heart Of the city to be used as stores. Twen-
ty-seven cars of lumber are expected from
Grand Rapids, Mich. This will also 90 to-
wards putting the merchants on their feet
again.
Adj. Gen. Hastings is in receipt of the fol-
lowing:
ELLERsLIE, RHINECLIFF oN-THE-HUDsON,l
June 10, 1889.
Dear General:-On my return to my country
home find that my little girls, from 8 to IA years
OF age, have been hard at work since the terrible
disaster at J0hnstown making articles OF clothing
Tor the poor homeless children who survived the
recent Hood in your State. / am forwarding today
by the American Express Company free OF charge.
127 articles OF wearing apparel as per list en-
closed, made by their own hands or purchased
with tneir own money, with some Of their dresses.
MY children Will feel greatly obi led IL YOU will
cause the clothing to be distributed among the
little sufferers by the recent calamity, for whom
tney feel the deepest sympathy.
am dear General, very faithfully yours,
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-17
THE cRoNiN CASE
Two New Stories In the Case Which
Puzzles Chicago.
An Alleged Scheme to Brand the
Dead Man as Spy.

CHICAGO, Jnne 16.-Dr. Cronin's blood
stained clothes were shipped, it is claimed,
from Chicago to London, and consigned to
some unknown conspirator. This state
ment was made to the police yesterday by
man who claims to have full knowledge of
what he is talking. DIR. Cronin's clothes
and watch and chain were taken from the
body and placed in box which was provi-
ded for the purpose. The box was ex-
pressed to a man in New York city, and by
him sent to London. In few weeks, at an
opportune moment, Cronin's body was to
have been found on the banks of the Thames
river in England. The body found would
have been in an advanced stage of decom-
position. In every material particular
this body would have corresponded
exactly with p. II. Cronin who had sudden
ly disappeared from Chicago, was in Toronto
few days later. and several weeks later
was interviewed in London. Upon his per-
son papers were to be found whichwould have
revealed the mstive of his murder and brand
ed him as British spy and Irish traitor.
All previous confessions" of Woodruff,
the horse thief, indicted for completely in the
Cronin tragedy, were eclpsed this morning
in an entirely new story published in an ex-
ira edition of paper. He contradicts and
discredits every other statement heretofore
attributed to him, and now appears in the
role Of an ex-member of the Canadian
militia. Woodruff says he arrived in Chicago
March 26th, with the intention of going to
the county hospital He says: 81 drifted
into O'Sullivan's place, and O'Sulliven told
me he would get me some work If possible
went to work at Deans livery
stable about June 10th. McDougal
said man named Williams he had known as
a rough and ready spirit and old worker for
the Clan-na-Gall told him it was mighty
hard time to make dollar unless he took
desperate. chances. He said: why don't
you see Alexander Sullivan p said was not
prepared to be sent to Europe" Williams
said 1t was not necessary for me to be sent
out of town in this case. / thought the mat
ter over and applied at Alexander Sulliyan's
l said, "Mr. Sullivan, McDougal sent me
over to see you" He said, 81 have no work
for anybody If l hear of anything for you
I'll let Mr.. Williams know of it." Soon after
this Williams and 1 met Sullivan on the
street. He took Williams one side and hand
ed him money. saying, Now pay that rent"
Wednesday before the murder Woodruff
met COughlin who asked him to take a note
over to Sullivan. The note read as follows:
"Going up to P. Suivans."
The remainder of the confession deals
mainly with the night of the murder and is
virtually the same as his former confession.
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-17
The Nation al Encamprert.

Comrades of the Grand Army who intend
to go to the National Encampment are re-
quested to notify E. G. Milliken, assistant
adjutant general, box 1419. Portland, at as
early date as possible. State also whether
accompanied by ladies or not, and what rail-
road and hotel accommodations are desired.
The rate of fare has not yet been announced.
but the committee are in hopes to secure fav-
orable rates. They are also in hopes to be
able to make satisfactory arrangements with
the hotels. but as the accommodations will
be limited, comrades should advise the COM
mittee at once of their wishes. Accommoda-
tions can be secured in private houses by ap-
plying to the committee, who will secure
them
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-17
Portland Club Opening.

The heavy showers of Saturday afternoon
did not prevent at least 125 ladies and
gentlemen from attending the opening of the
Portland Clubs beautiful Island club house
on Great Diamond Island. Tables had been
arranged for serving the bake on the lawn
east Of the house, but the sudden rain neces-
STATED the moving of everything to the
building Some 25 bushels of clans. $50 lob
sters. 45 dozen eggs and A bushels of pota-
toes, made up the bake. which opened in ex-
cellent condition and it was a merry assem-
blage that filed the spacious dining rooms
and endeavored to dispose Of the plenty.
Grimmer's Orchestra furnished music dur
ing the afternoon and for the dancing in the
evening.
The annual meeting of the club
will be held in the city club rooms next We'd
nesday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
This season special dinner will be served
to the members and their friends every Sat-
urday afternoon at 8 o'clock, while arrange
ments have been made for regular meals to
deserved every day.
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-17

distance Of IS miles, which expires on Jan
uary next He further states that they
will make no fight for this concession, be-
cause If necessary they can complete this
section by the close of the year.
1t is reported from Whitefeld that the
Whltefield and Jefferson railroad will be ex-
tended this year to Berlin Falls, where 1t
will make connection with the Grand
Trunk line. Engineers are fixing the lcca-
tion for the immediate extension of the
Bartlett and Albany railroad three miles to
Swift river.
1t is expected that bill will soon be in
troduced into the legislature amending the
Colby law so that 1t will authorize free rail-
road building.
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-17
THE NEW ENGLAND YEARLY MEETING.
The Proceedings and Discussions Of
Seventh Day.
Friend John C. Whittier Attends the
Meeting.
The Boarding School at Providence
Reported In Prosperous Condition.

At s o'clock there was a devotional meet
ing in the main hall, large number being
present. The meeting was led by Amos
Kenworthy.
AT 10 a. M, the men convened in the
main hall, VIM. o. Newhall, presiding.
Prayers were offered by John Frye and Eyi
Sharless.
The condition of the society was consid-
cred by the reading of the queries with an
swers from the several quarterly meetings.
John Frye then made remarks on the true
loves of the Lord loving the gathering of his
people. 1t Is the duty of Friends to make
the meeting attractive. Love should rule
and reign in every heart.
Henry Stanley Newman spoke Of the i'm
portance Of having all the regular meetings
In state Of revival Meetings should be
made so interesting as to draw.
Amos KenworthY spoke upon the subject
of revival meetings; VIM. Wetherald on dis
cipline for disciples. A disciple Is learner
-one who obeys the Lords word.
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-17
MAIN {.
Graduation at RockIand.


RoCKLAND, June 16-The graduation ex-
excises of the Camden High School were
successfully held yesterday. In the after
noon the commencement concert was given
in Megunticook Hall by Andrews Orches-
trt of Bangor, assisted by r. B. hall, cornet-
ist, 5. III. Boardman, flute soloist and Mrs.
Helen Winslow Potter, all of Bangor. There
was fine audience present who Thoroughly
enjoyed the excellent performance. The So
loists were in fine trim and Mrs Potter es-
pecially acquitted herself with credit. In
the evening the graduation exercises proper
were held in Megunticook Hall, which was
prettily decorated for the occasion. The
graduates were 10 in number: Albert Bick
man, salutatorian, Latin; Ruby Tyler, his
torlan; Blanche Freeman, prophet; Jesse
Ogier, valedictorian; May Hopkins, Roy
Strong, Leila Bucklin and Marion Follans-
bee The parts were all well rendered and
the exercises passed off very plasantly. The
hall was filled to its utmost capacity. Reuel
Bobinsonson end Miss May Bickmon are
the schools popular and efficient teachers.
struskby Lightning.
SANFORD, June 15-During the heavy
thunder shower this afternoon, the lightning
struck the steeple of the new Baptist church
and.damaged the building to the extent of
$4,000.
Neither Starch Nor Soap.
BATH, June 16.-A man selling an article
which he claimed would take the place of
starch in laundry work has swindled mum
ber of persons here. He promised six cakes
of soap with every package of his stuff, but
the soap was not delivered.
Attempted Suicide.
BIDDEFoRD, June 16.-Dr. George r.
Kicker attempted suicide today by jumping
from bridge into the river. He was res
cued nearly exhausted. No cause is
assigned for the deed.
Sues for $40, 900.
BANGOR, June ia suit for $4,000 dam
ages has been brought in this city. by Mrs
g. ii. Hawthorn against j. G. Fleming. both
of Chester, for an assault, and the case will
come up before the Supreme Judicial Court.
at the October term. This is one of three
suits that will be brought against Fleming,
1t seems that Hawthorn owns pond on his
land, the water bsing retained by a dam
across brook, and Fleming. a lumberman
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-17
GENERAL NEWS.

The London Times is said to be attempt
ing to secure evidence to prove that Patrick
Egan paid money to the Clan-na-Gael, while
treasurer of the Land League.
Two white men and five negroes we're
killed in an affray IS miles southeast of Aus
tin, Texas, Friday night.
A strike Of engineers is likely to occur in
the Union Pacific.
Postmaster John I'll. Locke of Portsmouth,
N. H., died Saturday from an illness occas
ioned by eating strawberries on Memorial
Day.
A scheme is on foot to lay cable from
San Francisco to Honolulu at cost o I
$1,500,000.
The reports of the rising among the Chip
pewas are said to have had little foundation.
The Sea Fox, Shamrock, Mischief, Clara,
Minerva, Saracen and Volcia were the win
ners in their respective classes in the Yacht
race at New York Saturday.
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-17
PIECE SO A YEAR IN ADVANCE.

and 80 in the spring had been aided 10 the
amount Of Sl.37 per week. The samo Com
mittee on Freedmen were re-appointeC.
Daniel viii thought there was a good held
Of labor among the colored people.
The committee appointed 10 prepare cal
endar report that they have procured the sta
tistics necessary and prepared 200 calendars
which are ready for distribution as the meet
ings direct that they may be sent 10 our
quarterly meetings in the usual proportions
for distributing documents.
Adjourned to meet in joint session at 10
o'clock, I'd day morning.
In the evening there was public mission
airy meeting at City Hall, Eli Jones, presid-
ing, with the following programme:
Singing.
Reading Of Scripture. Mary A. Chaee
Fifteen Minutes Talk on Home Missions. ....
.......-...............-.....E EllZdDetn D. Lafkln
Ten Minutes Talk on Work In Tennessee.
Reading OF Whittier's Poem, PALESTINE.
.................s.s.. Eta JOnnbtOA
Remarks by @. M. Jones on the Ramallah Mission
Ten Minutes Talk on Missions. s................-
.............. Henry Stanley Newman, London
ClOSlng Speech Ell JONES
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-17
The June ~, 1872, Associates.

This society, composed of sixteen men who
were formerly connected with the Portland
Fire Department, went on their annual visit
to their president, Mr.. c. II. Leighton. of
Deering. Friday night. A supper was serv-
ed, and good time enjoyed. The following
officers were elected:
President-C. II. Leighton.
Secretary-R. N. Ball.
Treasurer-A. j. Cummings.
The members of this society are pledged to
celebrate yearly as long as one u them shall
be alive.
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-17
Cadets EIeId nav

The annual field day of the Portland Ca
dets, which occurs Thursday. June 10th, at
Sebago Lake, promises to be the best time Of
the season. A large number of the ''vets"
have signifed their intention to be present.
The company will leave the armory and
march to the Union Station. taking the early
morning train. On arriving at the lake they
will proceed at once to the range, where the
shoot will be held for the company badge.
Prizes will be given for the best shot among
the veterans and invited guests. A leath-
er medal will be given to the poorest shot.
After dinner the time will be taken up by
base ball and other sports. A pleasing
feature will be a tug of war between the ac-
tives and veterans. The committee having
it in charge are using every effort to make
this day long to be remembered by those
who attend.
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-17
oxford Bears.

The train will start from the Grand Trunk
depot at o'clock sharp tomorrow morning,
and will not stop after leaving Mechanic
Falls. Baskets will be checked at Portland,
and delivered at the Grove. The committee
will furnish coffee, tea and milk free. Ar
rangements have also been made with Mr..
Holt, Of Canton, to serve fruit, Ice cream
and refreshments on the grounds, at moder-
ate prices. Parties who desire can take
Dime. at Hotel Swasey, Canton. The
Grove is beautifully situated on the shore of
Lake Anasagunticook, isprovided with seats
and shelter. and is always cool. 1t is we'll
for the ladies to take wraps, even IL the day
is warm. The party will arrive back at
Portland shortly before O'clock.
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-17
THE SEALERS WILL Be URGOLESTED
America and England said "a Hass
Made An Agreement
For Settling the Question OF the
Rehrlng Sea FIsheriss.
Tho French Senate Advises the Pros
ecutlon Of Gen. SouIanger.

OTTAWA, June 16.-S. II. Webb OF New
Westminster. b. c., Is in town. He says he
has information that England and the Uni
ted States have come to an understanding, In
accordance with which no seizure Of British
vessels will be made in Behring Sea this sea-
son. As soon as the existing contract with
the Alaska Fur Company expires an effort
will be made to hold an international confer
ence for the purpose Of taking steps 10 joint
ly protect the seal fur fisheries there as well
as In the South Pacific Islands. Webb says
the United States has undoubtedly superior
rights. The indiscriminate slaughter Of seals
Is having bad effect. For seven seals shot
only one Is secured
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-17
Postmasters Appointed

WASHINGTON, June 15.-Maine postmas-
ters have been appointed as follows: w. H.
Morrill,, Cornville, vice s. P. Smith removed
o. L.. Crabtree, Hancock, vice c. b. Young
removed; E. E. Toothaker, Litchfield Plains,
vice E: II. Chase removed; F. l.. Scammon,
Lowell, vice Z. G. Lord resigned; e. A.
Lapham, Pittston, vice e. M. Gordon remoy.
ed; e. w. Trask, Randolph, vice j. A. Good.
win removed; Mrs. M. Stockwell, Six Miles
Falls, vice 0. Stoekwell deceased: L. Dowst
Vienna, vice l.. f. Gould removed.