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The Portland daily press., 1889-06-11
into A WASHOUT.
A Maine Central Train Meets Trouble
Near Oakland.
Seven Trainmen Hurt, a Portland Man
Among Them.
One Man Reported TO Have Had His
Leg Torn Off.
None Of the Passenger Cars Off the
Rails.
A Plueky Young Newsbey Saves the
Life Of the Engineer.
[special to the Press.l


OAKLAND, June 10.-This afternoon as
p. M, train No. Is, Joseph AndersnT conduc-
tor, conristing of two passenger cars. a
smoking car, baggage car and mail car, with
engine Nee.-445 Il; met with bad disaster about
~Lxo miles west of Oakland, at washout
caused by "a small stream called CrowelPs
Brook Engineer Underwood saw the wash
out in time to turn on the air brakes, remain
ing in the cab to do this at the peril of his
life, and thus saved the lives of all the pas
sengers aboard. When the crash came, he
was knocked insensibie into the water which
flooded the track, aud would have drowned
had it not been for the timely assistance of
Arthur Smith, newsboy, who brayely
plunged into the water and saved him just
as he was going under. The baggage and
mail cars were telescoped so completely that
the two cars seemed as one at little dis
tance. Both cars were utterly demolished.
The rear part of the engine and cab were
also shattered and the boiler left standing
almost erect. CrowelPs Brook is small
stream and never before, even in times of
freshets, has given any indication that 1t
would cause any trouble. 1t ran through
oludli culVeIt tur6e OF lOur leet Qeep anu
perhaps a little wider. Over the culvert
was an earth embankment about fifteen feet
high, over which the railroad track ran. The
earth embankment was entirely washed
away for distance of about thirty feet along
the track. A few hours after the wrecking
trains from Waterville arrived, the brook
had subsided and was running through the
culvert, stream of less than foot in depth
and three or four feet wide. Crew will be
at work on the wreck all night and will prob
ably have the track repaired so that trains
will follow the regular schedule beginning
with No. II tomorrow morning.
Engineer Underwood, whose injuries are
not serious, was taken to Oakland where he
was attended by DR.. Parsons Edwin Coburn,
the fireman, was reported to be internally
injured. Roscoe Stevens of Skowhegan had
his leg broken. Augustus Libby, of Port
land, the mail agent, was instructing the
other mailclerks. Mail Clerk Patterson, of
Belfast, who was seriously injured, was
taken to his home on a special train.
A special was made up at Waterville and
went down to the wreck and carried passen-
gers to that city, whence special trains to
Skowhegan and Bangor took them to their
destination.
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THE TOLLS BEGINNING TO TIGHTEN.
Luke Dillon Predicts the Arrest of
Or. cronln's Murderers,
And the Police Think They Are Very
Near to Them.
Policeman WhaIen Before the
coroner's Jury.

CHICAGO, June 1O.-Luke .Dillon is said to
be responsible for the statement that a
prominent Irishman would be arrested In
New York today In connection with the CrO-
min murder.
Mr.. Dillon refuses to divulge the lndiyidu-
aPs name. however. 81 have ordered an ar
rest" said Mr.. Dillon this morning, "and 1
am confident that the murderers Of DIR. Gro
min will be in custody before two weeks have
passed. l shall have a number Of parties ar
rested before long on suspicion. have
some strong eircumstantial evidence In my
possession, and shall show good grounds for
any action / take"
Michael Whalen was the first witness In
the Cronin inquest this morning. Until two
weeks ago he was police officer.
He testified that he was q member Of Camp
20, Clan-na Gael, and knew Dan Coughlln
and p. OiSullivan. Both. were members Of
Camp 20. Since May he had travelled a
beat with Dan Coughlln. He never had any
conversation with COughlln about DIR. Gro
min, nor did they ever discuss the affairs Of
he order. He first heard Of Cronln's disap-
pearance Sunday. His cousin. P %. Sullivan
told him Of Mr.. Conklln's visit to his (SullI-
vans place, and that the doctor had disap-
peared. Coughlin never spoke to him Of
Alexander Sullivan.
The police are very close to the men who
murdered DIR. Cronin. Captain SehUetler
admitted this much last night and Chief
Hubbard confirmed the statement.
From the clews that have been furnished
them they have worked out web OF circum-
stantial evidence which will sooner or later
ensnare every principal in the tragedy. They
believe they are close on the heeels
Of the men who hired the Carlson
Cottage and the fiat at III South Clark
street. They are also in possession Of
names Of Clan-na-Gael men who have been
pointed out on every side as the ones who
found DIR. Cronin guilty Of the false charge
OF being British spy, and then sentenced
him TO be removed" for his alleged infamy.
Some Of the suspects have already ap-
peared before the coroner's jury as witnesses
Captain Schuetler said last night that IL
his officers could locate a certain man he
would probably order half dozen arrests
before daylight.
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Died In a Carriage.

OAKLAND, June 10-As Mr.. and Mrs. H.
A. Benson and Mrs. Townsend, Mrs. Ben
sons mother, were driving from Oakland to
Sidney, Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Townsend
died in the carriage, it is supposed of heart
disease. She was subject to fainting fits,
and 1t was supposed she had only tainted
until their arrival at Mr. Allen Halletts in
Sidney, when all were Mortified at finding
Mrs. Townsend's body lifeless. Mrs. Town
send leaves four daughters, Mrs. Allen Hal
lett, Mrs. IL. A. Benson, Mrs. Arthur Leon
ard, and one unmarried daughter. The de-
ceaSej was abOut TX wears ola
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seethoven's Last Work.

The Unitarian conference opens this, Tues
day, evening with the closing chorus of Bee
thoven's "Christ on the Mount of Olives"
The notices of Beethoven in the cyclopedias
do not mention this oratorio, and we believe
that it was not printed and performed until
some years after the great composers death.
William Gardiner, in his "Music of Nature"
declared from an examination of the score,
before 1t ever had been performed, that the
closing chorus had solidity, vigor and
grandeur that surpassed all previous COM
positions by any master. The oratori0 was
at first given in this country under the title
of David in the Cave of Engeddi." The
late Rev. Frederic Knapp, the only honor
airy member Of the Grand Army, went to
hear 1t, supposing it was written for David
at Engeddi, and having never heard of the
oratorio by its real name. But at the close
he said that it was impossible that Beeth0-
ven could have written that music for those
words. 1t is, said he, full Of the recognition
of Christ, and especially that closing chorus
is either thanks to Christ, or thanks for
Him, rolling up from choir after choir, and
world after world, till the universe rings
with the song.
The original words, for which the chorus
was written, literally mean:
Worlds are singing thanks and honor
To the exalted son of God.
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FIRE AT the CAPE.
The handsome Residence OF 7. C..
Cooper burned TO the Ground.

About 11.30 pm. last night. Mr.. John Dyer
Of Cape Elizabeth. discovered smoke Issuing
from the nice two and half story residence
Of Mr.. Thomas G. Cooper, which Is situated
a little way in from the Ocean House road
just beyond Knightville. on what is known
as Summer street, or the Turner'S Island
road. He gave the alarm and all the neigh
bors turned out. The house was unoccupied
at the time. Mr.. Cooper being out Of the
State, and Mrs. Cooper having left home In
the afternoon to go TO the city, where she re-
manned all night The flames apparently
started In the cellar. The nelghbors worked
with will, and got about all the furniture
out Of the house.
When the PRESS reporter arrived at the
scene OF the confagration at $50 o'clock this
morning, the house was burned to the
ground. only the chimneys remaining stand
ing A shed connecting the house with the
stable was torn down. and In this way the
stable was saved. It Is not known how the
IRE originated. The house was worth about
$1,000. 1t was impossible to learn at the late
hour this morning whether the building was
insured, but the neighbors think II was.
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THE BUSINESS OUTLOOK.
Merchants and Their Customers
Share In the General Ruin.

Mr.. A. b. Wigley manager Of r. G. Dun &
Co.'S. merchantile agency at Plttsburg, Pa,
writes Mr.. t. Frank Jones manager for Z.
Russell & Co., of this city under date Of June
9TH, as follows: 81 have lust returned from
Johnstown. having visited the place person
ally with the object Of ascertaining. by name
who had escaped the flood. Our correspond
ent, who is working night and day on the re-
lief corps, says the report is that every busi-
ness man in Johnst0wn Is ruined. This is
scarcely ansexaggeration, although there are
a few large firms who will be able to stand
the loss. 1t will be impossible to get reports
of individuals until the ruins are cleared
away.
1.-The entire city stood on a level plain at
the junction of the Couemaugh river and
Stony creek, hemmed in by hills rising alb
ruptly on all sides. not gentle slopes, but alb
rupt mountains, upon which are perched
few scattered houses mostly Of the poorer
raging torrent, rolling down in one mass 80
feet high. tt only stores left standing will
number about halA : dozen, and they will
require to be virtually rebuilt. The water
was IN the second stories of these buildings,
and the stocks in them are of course utterly
ruined. OF the manufacturing establish
ments, the Johnstown company manu-
facturers of steel street rails, is
the only one that escaped without
paralyzing loss. Many were swept away.
lodNlug no VeSLlB6 Dub their IOuuuaJt0nS.
These houses, buildings, stocks, furniture,
ETC., constitute complete loss. and as far as
the local traders are concerned their accounts
receivable will be equally lost, since their
customers will be unable to pay. Hence,
there being no insurance to receive, nor ac-
counts to gather in, the only traders who can
be expected to pay teven fraction Of their
debts are those who have property and
means elsewhere. As for obligations already
out, little or nothing will be realized.
'The city Is now under complete military
patrol, and no one is permitted to visit the
place except on the business Of the hour. At
the earliest possible moment ! will send a
man there to report in detail, but at present
it is useless, and indeed he would not be al !.
lowed to remain. The Cambria Iron Works,
with its various connections, will resume.
Their men are already at work clearing
away the debris for rebuilding. This laige
concern originates the bulk Of the business
of the city, and their getting into operation
will put some money In circulation, which
will help to feed the people. but their homes
and furniture must be replaced on credit"
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THE YOUNGSTOWN BANK.
Books and Securities Safe After
Their Bath in the Flood.

WASHINGTON. June 9.-The Comptroller
Of the Currency has received letter from
National Bank Examiner Pierce, saying that
the debris has been removed from the First
National Bank Of Johnstown, Pa. The
vault and safe we're opened and examined,
showing the funds, securities, bank records
and papers all safe, but somewhat damaged
by water. He says the bank building was
not seriously affected by the floods. 1t will
be some days before business can be resumed
but will be necessary to procure new set Of
books and put things in order
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NAILED UP HIS GATES.
c. q. cIIman's Differences With the
watervIIIe Authorities.

WATERvILLE, June 10.-Early this morn
ing the city had crew Of men at work on
City Hall park, mailing up the gates which
lead from the park on to Q. b. Gilman's land
in the rear of his blocks which face Main
street. At about 7.S0 and after the opening
had been securely barred, Mr.. Gilman. with
saw, axe and hammer, came up, followed by
a crew Of men, and tore down the objection
able barrier.
As soon as this was done. the city set its
men to work filling up the space between the
new plank walk Of the park and Gllman's
passageway, with boards and dirt to the
level of the walk.
Mr.. Gilman declared that he would not al
low any distractions to remain in his right
Of way. Trouble had been anticipated from
this source for the past week. When the
plank walk was laid by the park commits
sioners, Mr.. Gilman objected to its obstruct-
ing his claimed right of way. and said he
would protect what he called his rights.
The substantial barriers with which they
closed up the passageway succumbed to the
hard blow dealt by Mr.. Gilman, and are now
down.
For some time it has been subject Of
great discussion whether Gilman's buildings
and high fence were on the line or on the
city's land. 1t is likely that lawsuit will
grow out of this trouble
Mr.. Gilman has retained Hon. o. G. Hall
as his counsel and reporter called on Mr..
hall this morning TO obtain statement OF
Mr.. Gilman's claim. Mr.. Gilman said Mr..
Hall, claims that he became an owner of the
land adjoining the common by direct con-
veyance through several parties, from 0ba-
diah Williams, and that he has a right to
erect buildings upon the line facing the COM
mon, also that he has a right to enter on his
land from the common and especially from
the public way that runs by his way to the
city hall from Main street. Judge Hall says
that the case will come either before the
court or jury and will not be settled until
then.
The land which forms City Hall Park and
which Is the cause of the dispute, was pre-
sented to the city by Obadiah Williams some
time ago with the express stipulation that
park be made of it. This was neglected un-
til this year when beautiful park was laid
out and is now nearing completion. The
plank walk which obstructs Mr.. Gilman's
passage from the park to his land is laid
from Main street to City Hall and is a much
needed institution.
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Excursion to Quebec.

An excursion has just been arranged by
the Maine Central Railroad Company, at
very low rates, to Quebec and st. Anne de
Beaupre, the place Of the celebrated Basilica
The route includes Montmorency Falls, the
highest in the world, and a trip TO the beau
tiful islands Of Orleans. The excursion
leaves Portland June 22d, and passes through
the White Mountains the same afternoon,
arriving at Point Levi the following morn
ing. A special train will be provided, end
Fathers Plante Of Augusta and Genereaux
OF Orono will conduct the excursion. The
tickets will be good until July 3lst, giving
an opportunity to stop over to all who wish.
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The carpet trade of Philadelphia. through
their chairman, John r. White. ESQ.,, appeals
to carpet dealers and manufacturers for aid
for Johnstown. The Atkinson House Furn
ishlng Company donates $50 to this fund In
addition to $50 subscribed through Mayor
Melcher.
The Knights Of Pythias Of Portland and
vicinity met at Pythian Hall yesterday after
noon. Several Knights were present who
were intimately acquainted with the late
Past Supreme Chancellor Linton and other
members of the order who were victims Of
the J0hnst0wn disaster.
A communication from Grand Chancsllor
Twitchell was read, showing that he Is In
correspondence with the Supreme Chancellor
and the Grand Chancellor OF Pennsylvania,
on the subject, and will at once offcially ad-
dress the various lodges Of Maine on the
subject. The spirit of the meeting showed
that liberal response will be made by the
lodges In this vicinity.
Mr.. +. ID. Lunt has given a very nice new
suit Of clothes to be forwarded by the Mayor
to JOhnstOwn.
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Moonlight sail.

Tonight the steamer e. p. Shaw, one Of
the Garden steamers for the coming summer.
will go on the first moonlight sail Of the
season. leaving Long Wharf, foot OF Ex-
change street, at 7.45 D. m, calling at the
Island going and coming, thus affOrding
those living at the Island chance TO enjoy
this sail. The Garden Band will furnish
music and all can be assured Of good time.
For Wednesday evening there has been
quite an advance sale for the hop at the
Opera House for that night
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the Schools of MaIne

KENT's HILL, June 10.-A goodly sized
audience greeted DIR. E. M. Smith, Sunday,
to listen to the annual sermon at Kent's Hill
Seminary. The president chose for his text
James !, %, ''But he that looketh into the
perfect law, the law of liberty, and so con-
tinueth, being not hearer that forgetteth,
but doer that worketh, this man shall be
blessed in his doing" The sermon was an
able and interesting one.
PITTsFIELD, June 10.-Notwithstanding
the inclement weather, q fair sized audience
gathered at the Maine Central Institute Sum
day forenoon to listen to the baccalaureate
sermon by Rev. T. Fl. Stacy Of Auburn. 1t
was an eloquent and able discourse, deliver
ed without notes. and held the close atten-
tion of the audience to the close. The text
was Peter iii, IS, ''The Divine law of
growth in knowledge and favor"
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Among the Granite cutters.

AUGUSTA. June 10.-Mr. T. J. Lyons, the
special agent of the Maine Labor Bureau,
has been visiting the granite quarries as well
as the fishing towns, and writes instructive
letters to the capital. Writing from Rideout
he says: 81 have just returned from visiting
quarries in the towns of Great George and
South Thomaston, among which are Spruce
Head, Clark's Island, Long Cove, Atlantic
State Point, Jameson's, Brown and Wade's
etc. No one but constant observer can
have any idea or conception of the gigantic
strides this industry is making and has made
not less than 1900 men are engaged, with a
pay roll of about $4,000 per month. Besides
there are hundreds who find employment
working about the boarding houses"
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-11
NataIie's Return to Servla.

BELGRADE, June 9.-Metropolitan Mich
ael will soon grant decree nullifying the
divorce obtained by Milan from Natalie The
ex-Queen will then return to Seryia.
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Sentenced at Bangor.

BANGOR, June 1o.-The principal business
of the United States Court was completed
today, and the petit jury discharged. The
court will probably finally adjourn ON Tues
day, after an unusually long session,
which large amount of business has been
transacted. The following sentences were
passed:
William E. Tracy, of Franklin, fined $50 and
costs.
Mary j. Mutch. Littleton, $500 and costs and
four months in jail. 1t was ordered that execu.
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PRICE Sc A YEAR IN ADVANCE.

noon, papers will be read by DIR. A. G..
Young Of Augusta, DIR. S. @. Gordon and DIR.
j. A. Spalding Of Portland.
In the evening paper will be read by DIR.
/. T.. Dana Of Portland, and discussed by
Drs. T. A. Foster Of Portland, o. A. Horr Of
Lewiston, and d. A. Robinson Of Bangor.
The sessions will continue Wednesday and
Thursday. The annual Grafton will be de-
livered Wednesday evening by DIR. +. E.
Hitchcock of Rockland. After the oration,
there will be reception at the residence Of
DR.. Weeks, from to II o'clock
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state Street Church.

The special committee Of State Street Par
ish at the adjourned meeting last evening.
reported that it Is inexpedient to do more
than make slight repairs on the church edl-
fee for the present. On their further recon-
mendatiOn, a special committee Of five was
appointed to solicit funds Of the members Of
the parish for the purchase Of the two lots Of
land adjoining the parish lot on the south,
provided they can be obtained at a satisfae-
tory price.
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Advice tc Teachers and Scholars

AUGUSTA, June 10.-The State Board of
Health is about to issue circular to teach
ers and school officers. Saturday despatch
was received by Secretary Young from the
secretary of the Lewiston Board of Health,
asking for 800 diphtheria circulars for church
distribution
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ELECTRICITY EVERYWHERE.
a Shower the People of Dover VIII
Not Forget.

DOVER, N. a., June 1o.-At little before
three o'clock this afternoon, most violent
shower burst upon this city. The lightning
and thunder were unusually severe. A
lightning bolt struck the steeple of the Bap-
tist church and passed down through the in
side. 1t set the tower on fire, but the blaze
was extinguished without much damage.
The lightning struck the callendering room
OF the Cocheco Print Works and nearly
ruined IT, put set nothing on fire. A ball OF
electricity passed through the Daily Demo-
craL composing room. No damage was done.
The houses Of Joseph Clough and Charles
Faxon were struck and considerably shat
tered Fred Pierce, clerk in Higgins's
market, received shock, and is not expect
ed to live. Police officer Charles Stevens
was Knocked down on the street. and is still
insensible. There are hopes Of his recovery.
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Maine medical AssocIa,ior.

The annual session Of the Maine Medical
Association will open at the Common Coun-
Gil chamber this morning at 10 o'clock. Dr..
5. H.Weeks, president Of the association will
be in the chair. After routine business, pa
pers will be read by DIR. d. N. Skinner Of
Auburn, DR.. Jason Walker Of Minot, and
DR.. e. K. Holt of Portland. In the after
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ton be issued and levy be put upon her prop
erty TO secure three other fines against her.
Catherine Souci, Portage Lake Plantation, $50
Etsil Smith, saccarappa s1oo and costs and 20
days In jail.
Leon Duprez, Sheridan Plantation, $50 and
costs.
Orrin F. Lewis, wateryIlle, $50 and costs and to
stand committed until paid.
All the above above were for selling liquor with
out license.
John Leyenseller WIllimantic, for refusing 10
appear as a witness, five days In jail.
Edward Jones, for impersonating soldier and
obtaining pension by frauu, three years at hard
labor In the State prison.
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erunswIck,s ceIebratIor

BRUNSWICK, June 1O.-Three of the Maine
Congressman, the Governor Of the State and
quite number Of other distinguished men
have accepted invitations to be present and
speak at the public dinner upon the occasion
of the celebration Of the 15Oth anniversary of
incorporation of Brunswick on Thursday
next. The celebration promises to be great
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Worlds are singing thanks and honor
To the exalted son Of God.

A badly decomposed body of a man has
been found in the water at Rockland. 1t Is
supposed to be that Of Woodbury. Hartford.
A Bangor despatch to the Lewiston Journ-
al says: "Pinkerton men passed down the
upper Kennebec valley Saturday, having in
charge French Canadian named Dulac, the
chief Of gang of Canadian desperadoes who
has long been wanted by the Dominion gov
erDment, and for whom a large reward has
been offered. He was taken In the Moose
River region
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LEcITIME's LOST CAUSE.
The Victorious Army Within Two
miles of Port au Prince.

NEW YORK, June 10.-A letter from Port
au Prince dated May %, gives the following;
1t is stated on good authority that the army
of Hippolyte is within two miles Of Port au
Prince and there is no doubt that in a few
days the war will be ended with the army of
the North victorious. Legitime's men, ow-
ing to lack of food and money, are deserting.
At Grand Saline, one of his generals COM
manding 5000 men surrendered all his force
to Hippolyte. The general himself fled to
Jamaica and put himself under the protec-
tion of the British consul. Legitime would
have followed his example had his generals
and ministers permitted. They say he has
brought them to their present state and he
must remain to share their fate. 1t is impos-
BILE to say when Hippolyte's army will fall
on the town and massacre every one in it,
Legitime has hardly any men to guard the
place and it will be an easy matter to cap
ture it. Most of the ships in Legitime's
navy are lying in the inner harbor, being
afraid that If they venture out they will be
caDtrrpd hV Hinnolvta'c ehinc