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The Portland daily press., 1890-04-18
TO SOUND OF MUEFLED DRUM.
Impressive Ceremony in the City OF
ErotherIy Love.

PHILADELPHIA, April IT, The funeral of
Samuel Jackson Randall took place this after
noon and was one Of the most silently imposing
events witnessed in this city for many day. The
races OF the thousands who gathered at the last
SAD rites plainly showed their grief. The funeral
station few minutes after 3o'clock There were
awaiting IL, drawn up in military style, large dele
gations IRON the municipal council, the National
league, Meade Post, No. l, G. A. r., Samuel
j.. Randall Association the James Page Library
AAssociatlon the Continental Democratic Associa-
IIon, tne young Mems Democratic Battalion and
many iriends OF the deceased. Heading the lines
Wnlcn i, alghted from the train were congressman
ONell Carlisle, Harner Ex-Gov. Curtin, Post
maIteT brsani Genera M Wanapaker, George w. Chids,
a. ,. prexel, WIN. nj. McKean Alex. III. Mcclure
and others of the honorary pail bearers. Then
came eS lne congressional delegates consisting, on
the part OF the House. in addition to those named
above, Messrs. Holman Cannon Mckinley, Buck
aioW, Springer, Forney and Reilly. The Senate
was represented by Messrs. Quay, Allison, Dawes
the entire Congressional delegation from Penn
sylvanla, senator Edmunds, Ex-Governor Wallace
naugh.
Inc cortege moved at once toward West Laurell
~ hli Oe,netefy, headed by the hearse containing
the the caskeS: literally covered with floral emblems.
me procession marched from the
led BY the Samuel j. Randall Association, to SSe' the
lines had taken position in a hollow SQUARE sam
uel Randall and his mother were escorted to
seats at tne loot OF the grave Behind them came
MIR. and Mr.. Lancaster (Mr. Randalls eldest
daughterl, Robert E, Randall and Miss Randall.
Rev. DR.. chester of Washington rected the bur
rial service. The casket was opened so that
those present might take last look at the de-
parted statesman. quartz tie from Meade Post
Creator" which was followed d." with shE
prayer by Rev. DR.. Henry d McCook
Chaplain Rencer of Meade Post, pronounced the
benedictlon and the quartette sang Nearer NV
God to Thee" all those about the grave standing
With uncovered and bowed heads AS tLa los,
strains died away. Trumpter Rene of the Post
Taps " the military Good Night to Our Com
into the grave. The absence of any public demon.
satn and is the msr Me gfRtne5Tng people Of
al waks Oh NE a,n anes Nm IN phhaa9as funeral as
Flags on all the public and many private buildings
were at half mast
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-18
oosso wITn caoToN OIL
The Terrible Charge Made Against
a WON an OF Burlington, N. j.

MT. HOLLY, N. j., April 1.-THE grand jury Of
Burlington county found an indictment yesterday
against Mrs Carrie E. Vande grit, one OF the most
prominent women OF Burlington. The charge is
that she attempted to kill her son, Frank G.
Norman, 23 years Of age, by means of repeated
doses Of croton oil administered In his food at In
tervals since April 1. The charge was first made
by the family physici in who found the lad nearly
IN state OF collapse. The oil, as It Is now ex-
planned KEEP up constant Irritation Of the intes-
tines. IL was found that the only purchaser OF oil
at the drug stores was Mrs. Nandegrtft, or her
servant, BeTenice Kane. On one occasion when
the druggist had Intentionally given something
else In the place OF erOton OIL there was marked
IN proyement In Norman's condition, aud tr races
Of the innocent drug which had been substituted
were found In food which mad been prepared for
him. Among the records of mortgages N the
recorders office at Mt Holly there was found a
mortgage given by Mrs. Vandegrift to the United
States Security LIE Insurance aud Trust Com
pany Of Pennsy lvania, for about S25,OOO on all
her real estate In Burlington. 1t was what Is
known as an insurance mortgage. The policy
was issued In the name Of Frank Q. Norman, and
Ii Is In the form Of 20-year endowment In tine
event Of Norman's death the mortgage would be
cancelled and theprdperty turned over 10 Mrs
Vandegrift free OF all Membranes.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-18

NEW YORK, April 1.-THE Lenox Lyceum was
mysterious workings of Edison's electrical inven-
tiOns. The long distance telephone was the great
wonder of the evening Crowds surrounded the
tables listening to "The pirates,' sung at the
Broadway. and "The Grand Duchess at the
Casino, or listening to persons talking in Boston
or Buffalo The words of the operas and the play
ing of the orchestra was as plainly heard as II the
auditor sat in front of the footlights at the the
blocks away. So distinctly could everything be
heard that the whispered direction of the stage
manager, who stood near the transmitter, was
clearly heard. The Royal Hungarian orchestra,
under the direction of Erdelyi Naczi, and the
Court Florentin Serenaders, we beautiful con-
cert: The en- ertainment was given in aid of the
Exchange for Women's Work.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-18
N otes

The names Of the six young women who spoke
Wednesday evening on the topic Words from
Girls who Co." were Miss Chapman, Miss Carr,
Miss Griffith, Miss Squires, Miss Leidy and Miss
Hovey, all of whom are about TO depart for their
first missionary labor in China, India and Japan.
have given sketch have been greatly enjoyed by
the large numbers that have gathered to listen to
the earnest and cohsecrated laborers who have
been in council over the Lords work. IL has been
a rare privilege to meet those who have been for
years labOriug in heather lands to raise the be-
nghted natives to the plan of Christian ciyiliza-
tion and every friend of humanity will bid God
speed to them Ia their work OF faith and labor of
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-18
IGNORANT OF THE TRUST.
Boston Lithographers Know Of No
Syndicate In the Trade.

BOSTON, April 17.-If there is any foundation
for the statement that syndicate has been
formed with backing of $500, 100000 to buy up
all the lithographic plants in the United States
and form trust. the principal photographers in
Boston are woefully ignorant of what is going on
in their own trade. Representatives of several of
the great stone engraving establishments in Bos-
ton were seen yesterday, and not one of them
had heard word concerning the proposed trust.
Mr.. Forbes, of the Forbes L.ihographng and
Manufacturing Company, recalled a conversation
he had in New York some time ago, with a man
who had retired from the business, relative to
something of the kind, ,Ibut he did not think it had
any connection with this latest reported move.
"If any reliance may be placed upon the print
ed report" said Mr.. johnson, of the Boston Bank
Note and Lithographing Company 'little may be
put upon the figures quoted" No overtures rela-
tive to entering the trust haye been made to Buff
coloring gen engrayers In america MI. Bufford' oTa IN
common with all the lithographers interviewed
complained of the low prices and thought that a
combination would put new life into the business
all over the country.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-18
LEFT TO MR. PARNELL
To Decide whether the Irish National
League Shall Convene.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, April 17.-f there is to be a
convention of the Irish Nation League OF Ameri.
ca this year, it will be because Mr.. Parnell
wishes it. At yesterdays session of the execu-
tive committee it was informally decided to cable
Mr.. Parnell and abide by his decision. AS it is
well known, Mr.. Parnell is stongly opposed to
compllcating the situation by taking any decided
action in America, it highly improbable that he
will advise the calling of convention. Some Of
the officers of the committee favored holding
convention. A majority OF the state delegates,
however, took the opposite view. They based
their argument on the fact that Mr.. Parnell and
the other leading home rule leaders were opposed
to convention at present.
If a convention were held here there would be
some severe reflections on English brutality, and
exaggerated and misleading reports of the speech
es would be cabled to the London papers. This
would enable the Tory party to get up another
scare. MIR. Parnell was on the field and ought to
know what was best for the cause, and it was
agreed that it was best to await his advice. There
was general conversation as to finances. Near
ly every delegate was promised substantial aid
from his district Even delegates from states in
which the Irish population is small reported a
strong feeling of sympathy and ft is confidently
expected that large sum will be sent across the
Atlantic this fall to help the Irish at home,
whether the convention is held or not.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-18
PRIVATE AND coMElpEaTIAl.
The Letter Which Declares Ohio
Democrats Doomed.

SPRINGFIELD. Ohio, April 17.-John II. Thomas
late Democratic Senatorial asprant, who was
relegated to away up the ravine, still pines for
glory and wants to sit in party councils. Not
withstanding the cold shoulder given him, he has
written letter to DR.. Blair Hagerty, representa-
tive from Williams County, that is very inter-
esting just now. The doctor refused to vote
for the bill giving board of public affairs to
Toledo. The politicians up near the Maumee city
strongly favored the passage OF the bill, while the
theoretical fellows did not. Since Hagerty op-
posed the measure he has received a number Of
letters, some complimentary while others Gen.
sured him for the stand he has taken. None OF
these is more interesting than the following,
marked "Prlvate and CONFIDENTIAL"
Hon. Blair Hagerty House of Representatives,
Columbus, Ohio:
see you are disposed to revolt against some
measures of the party before the legislature.
What good thing 1t would be If there was more
general revolt and determination not to support
much that is being done in the name of the party.
The way things are going the Democratic party
is doomed, and it is not only the legislature but
the Governor as well. The Governor thinks only
of those who stood with him at Dayton. and not
much of them who stood by him at the polls in
November. Yours truly. j. H. THOMAS.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-18
DOWN WITH oIcTAroRs.
Discomfort Among tho Soldiers In
the New Republic.

LISBON, April ia letter from Rio de Janeiro
dated March 81 says that discOntent among the
military is growing. The government did not
dare to enforce the order issued to three batalons
to embark for the southern provinces. On the
10th. placards bearing the words Down with
Dictatorship" were posted throughout the city. 1t
is reported the government has decided to sub
init the constitution to plebiselte instead of to
the constituent assembly.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-18
HEN AND FIRERUC
Cause Losses to TWO Farmers In
Maine Towns.

FARMrNGToN, April ia hen flew against
lantern and upset it in the barn of Thomas Word
worth of New Sharon, last night, causing an ex
plosion and fire, which consumed all his build
ings. He saved his cattle and the furniture of the
house; Insured.
Fire was set in the farm buildings of George
Briggs in Salem, and they were burned last night,
together with lot of sheep, hay and farming
tools. The cattle, and contents of the house
were saved. The loss Is over $4,000; partially in
Sured,
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-18
Too Poetic hx half.

LONDON, April l7,-Much sympathy is ex-
pressed here with the family OF Lieut.. Words
worth, the son of the bishop aud the grandson OF
the poet, who Ii IS just committed suicide. Young
Wordsworth was a credit TO his regiment and his
conduct was III every respect irreproaehable until
four months ago when he fell in love: On pro
posing he was refused his caused hun the
most Intense anguish, as Is shown ny MS letteIS
herited 70 small portion of his granofathers
talent. His misfortune was at once mace kn9Wn
10 me entire regiment by his evident detection,
his untrmmed hair and beard and his SlOVenly
anpearance For this he was sharply reproved by
dsS diS ,n ~ river severn. near Worcester.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-18
Boston & MAINE Suffers.

EXETER, N. H.. April 17.--At 6 o'clock tonight
nre I broke out in the sleeping rooms occupied Dy
tne help IN the cafe of the Boston q Maine pas,
ssenger station. The building is of brick, 3O0
IeeI @ long. The building was completely gutted.
anu anu the ,he ROOT nearly burned off. The furniture
saved. The loss is $1,000. The cafe loses
sSeIythinE, estimated at from $4,000 TO $4,000
The help lost all their wearing apparel,
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-18
TERMS OF CONSOLIDATION.
The Arrangement Proposed by the
Boston & Maine and Eastern
Directors.

BosToN April II. Directors .of the Boston &
Maine, Eastern and Portsmouth, Great Falls &
Conway railroads held a joint conference this af
ternoon and agreed upon the terms Of the consol-
idation of the three roads Meetings of stock
holders are called for May to ratfy The direc.
tors agreed upon the propos "a union on the basis
of s2lO for Boston s. Maiue stock and s152. so
each for Eastern and Conway. The present Fast
ern stock becomes Boston 1 Maine first preferred,
entitled to a per cent dividend One share of
and one share of the Conway takes the same
The holder Of each 4S shares Of the present
ditionaI Taking the above as basis tha va9ua az
Of Bos on s Malne stock fignres s233.37. and
Eastern S17O60.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-18
THE WORLD OF LABOR.
New Bedford, Mass, Masons Will
Demand a Nine Hour Day.

NNw BEDFORD, Mass, April 1.-THE Mercury
Of this morning says "The masons and brick
layers of New Bedford have fallen into line with
members of their craft in many other places and
will demand that after June 1st their working
day shall be nine hours and that their days pay
shall be SO, the present price for 10 hours labor.
1t was decided to take this action at meeting OF
the Brlcklayers' and Masons' Union held last
evening. 1t was also decided, out of desire to
do the square thing, that in case of contracts
signed on or before April 10Th the members ofthe
union would finish the work at 10 hours day
with the urpsant nricas davO
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-18
RocKLAND HAPPENINGS.
Charles Coombs In Jail-Fast Day
servIces-commander Snow Bound
to Brazil.
Especial to the Press.1

RocKLAND, April 17.-Charles Coombs, a for
mer saloon keeper of this city, who broke jail
about two years ago and who has been avoiding
the vigilance of the authorities was arrested this
morning by oficer Yeaton and jailed, Coombs
had been here to attend his mothers funeral, for
which he had permit, but staying beyond agree
ment was promptly placed in confinement.
Fast DAY was unusually quiet IN this city, and
only one service was held, prayer service in the
Baptist chapel In the evening. Sam Small, the
noted lecturer and evangelist, delivered his great
lecture Looking Forward" to large audience
in Farwell hall.
There was no ball game, the grounds being un-
fit for playing purposes
Sidney A. Snow, recently promoted from Lieu
tenant Commander to Commander, leaves Mon
day to report on the Essex, his Ship which will
sail for Brazil shortly
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-18

The following are the United States Signal
Service observations for yesterday. April
18th. taken at p. M, 10Th meridian time
the observations for each station being given
in this order: Temperature. direction of the
wind, state of the weather:
Boston, 4So. NV, cloudless; New York,
J6o. SW, partly cloudy; Philadelphia, $40,
Albany. AS, NV, cloudless; Buffalo, 5O0, w,
cloudless; Cleveland. 500, NE, cloudiess :;
Detroit, 56o. calm. cloudless; Chicago, 440,
NJ cloudless; st. Paul, go, calm, cloudless
Duluth, coo, E, cloudy; St Vincent; 5d,, Z,
Jacksonville. 76o. w W.cloudless.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-18

COUNCIL BLUFFS, April l7.-One of the -most
Dnlllant analrs ever witnessed in the city was
the celebration OF the 50th anniversary OF the
marriage OF Mr. and Mrs. ID. &. Boomer which
took place last evening, Susan b. ANTHONY sent
her regrets. Mr. and Mrs. Bloomtr came here AZ
years ago. MIR. Bloomer started in tile practice of
earnest champion OF women's rights and was a
member & Of the be trst women's rights convention
ever neIu, one was also the originator of the
xuila
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-18

WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE Baltimore Sun
himself putting It in that way, may be pronounced
a thorough convert to the principle Of civil SER
Vice reform Mr.. Blaine has more personal
friends and followers than any public man in
America or in the world; Naturally, according 70
the run of American politics, he has been over
lowers either for themselves or others, for Mace
1t would simply be an impossibllity for him. how.
sran,,on eveg Me ~ thdse Who anneai to III him esmal
two ago he remarked to an applicant for consul
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-18
pashlng Down to Disaster.

SAN Francisco, April 17.-Informaton is re-
ceived here that passenger train on the South
ern Pacific railroad jumped the track two miles
ears were ditched. The en- pineer lost Control Of
the air brakes, and the train rushed down Grade
at fearful rate until near the scene OF the fright
track. 1t is reported that no one was fatally in.
iurpd.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-18
GEN ERAL NEWS.

George Ii. Pell has been indicted for his part in
the recent New York bank wrecking.
Miss Clara Moore has been awarded by a iurv
$1,000 damages against the City of Manchester
She was hurt by falling on defective sidewalk.
The nomination of Charles Ham, to be post
master at FOxcroft, Me, has been sent to the
Senate.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-18
NINE LIVES WERE LOST
When a Favorite Residence Of the
Gar or Russia Burned.

ST. PETERSBURG, April ia despatch lust
received states that nine lives were lost during
the destruction by fire of the Russian imperial
palace at tOrgamenbaum, on the Gulf of Finland
This was fayorite residence of the Gar Nicho.
las, and contained many historical of value,
among them a coronation garment worn by the
Empress Catherine, with some of her hair and a
set of shipbuilding tools belonging to Peter the
Great
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-18
BASE BALL.
Bates college, Q; Presumpscots, Q.

safes CoHege, y; Presumpscots, y.
Yesterday forenoon the ball season opened
at the Portland grounds by the above clubs to
large audience, and fairly good game was play
ed, the clubs seeming to be evenly matched
Twelve innings were played, and at the close the
score stood o to o and the game was called. There
were 800 people present
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-18
The Old Guard.

Mr. Peter W. Stoneham is fifty years old, and
according to the rules of the "Od Guard' of
Bosworth Post, he celebrated his fftieth birthday
by a dinner to the comrades at the ST. Julian last
evening. The "Old Guard" gave Mr.. Stoneham
an easy chair
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-18

tne Journal Mr.. Butterworth of Ohio arose and
fSthut sau at ~ u was seemly and proper and Just
man, MIR. Randall, whose funeral took place to-
day that the House adjourn. The motion to this
effect was Immediately adopted
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-18
Reception to General sher,,.n

NEW YORK, April 17.-General sherman was
rendered reception by the Union League Club
in their building tonight in observance of his
Chauncy NJ. Depew and Secretary Noble iron,
1890, and the guests passed In front OF the Gen
era, cOngratulatng him. Among those present
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-18
s+.rvIoo FamiIy suffocate.

from extreme poverty has been enacted IN this
eity The widow Of an army officer who was in
dire want became discouraged andlher hve caugh-
ters locked themselves ia room aud turned on
the gas When found all six were dead from
auffneatiOu.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-18
A Prison in Flames.

CONCORD, n. H., April 17:-Fire broke out in
the cupola of the main building. of the New
Hampshire state prison, two miles from the State
House this afternoon, soon after the prisoners
had returned to their cells from dinner. All
available apparatus was at once sent from the
city to the scene, and in a short time the blaze
was under control. The roof of the main build
ing was burned to the caves and fell in, also the
prisoners were all securely locked up, and were
not removed
The blaze destroyed the entire upper portion of
the main buildidg and the rooms above the hospi-
tai; also portion of the roof and the rooms in
the south wing, and small part of the roof OF
the north wing of the building.
Warden Goliath says that dead grass was being
burned in the yard, and that the sparks from this
tre were probably carried to the cupola, when
the woodwork became ignited The damage is
placed at not less than S26 ono
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-18
Personal.

Judge Nathaniel Hobbs and wife, of North-Ber-
wick, Judge Of Probate of York county, is in
Washington for a few days. They contemplate
extending their trip to Cincinnati.
MesSrs. Fred ID. Hill and William S. Banks are
Portland people visiting here.
Mayor Melcher and DR.. G. o. Hunt of Portland
are here. Mayor Melcher was at the Loyal Legion
gathering at Philadelphia and last evening was
guest at the banquet rendered President Harrison
by the Pan-Americans.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-18
FRIDAY

were Vice President Morton, United States SeDa-
tors Dolph, Pierce, BlOdgett, Evarts, Hawley and
Aldrich, Congressman Gr0Svenor and Spnola,
General N, lson A. Miles, General Schoheld, Gen.
eral y. o, Howard, Hon. j. G. Breckinridge, sur
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-18
Boston Can Paw Its .e,van+s

BOSTON, April 1.-THE co nmon council to-
night concurred with the aldermen in TRANSFERRING
certain sums to the street department. The lat
wages are in arrears.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-18
Caused by a workman's Pipe.

MILFORD, Mass April 1.-THE Hopedale Ice
Sompaany's LARGEST storage house was totally
loss on the building is $4,000; insured for 81 800.
The loss on stock IS from $4,000 to $40 600: in
sured for $1,000. The fire was caused BY a spark
from the pipe of workman who had been nacs
inc hav around the ice his afternoon f~SA
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-18
Will Be a TotaIloss.

NEW YORK, April 17.-Telegrams received
here this morning state that the German steam.
ship Martha, from Hamburg, is stranded at Vera
Cruez and Will be a total loss. She carries a gen
eraI cargo.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-18

NASHVILLE, Tenn, April 17.---Esrly this morn
Ing hre broke out in the bakery department OF the
Grubb Cracker Company, Front and Clarke
fully insured =.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-18
The Silver Question.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE House and SEN
ate Republican caucus committees are hopelessly
apart on the silver. question: and the former have
reported to the full House committee their nabil-
ty to agree. 1t is probable the House Committee
Will revert to the modified Window BILL aud that
1t Will pass the House. Meanwhile. the Senate
will probably pass its BILL and that matter will be
turned over to the conference committee for ad-
justment - ~
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he Fisheries.

1t isreported that the State Department and
the British representatives will soon reach basis
that in about two weeks they will take up the At
lantic fisheries dispute.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-18
supports The Land Purchase Bill.
Sunk In Collision.

LONDON. April 1.-THE Duke of Argyle has
written letter In support of the Irish land pur-
chase bill recently introduced in the House OF
Commons by Mr.. BalfOur.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-18

Earned runs BOstOns,6 Home runs-Brouthers
StOr ". Two base hlls-Rchard50n, storey
SWEET, Brouthers. Stolen bases -BOstOns, 4 .
Bases on ballS-BOstons, 4. Wild pitch-Bur-
leigh. Passed balls-fish, 3; SWEET, 2. struck
Out-by Madden, 10; by Burleigh, 2. Umpires-
Flaherty and Downs. Time of game hours