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The Portland daily press., 1890-01-27
NELLIE BLY, AT HOME.
The story OF Her Trip Around the
World.

New YORK, January 25-Nellie Bly,
stepped on the platform In the Pennsyva-
MIA railroad depot Jersey City, at 351.45
O'Clock this afternoon, having completed the
trip around the W rid In rs days, hours aud
lit seconds Great crowds greeted the tray-
eller in the streets, and in Park Row, in
front of the World Office, the crowd was SO
dense that 1t blocked traffic in that busy
thoroughfare: Miss Bisland of the Cosmo-
polltan, is still on the ocean. She is due the
the steamer.
Nellie BLY, sailed exactly at 1870 o'clock
on the morning of November 14th, from HO-
boken on the Augusta Victoria. After a
stormy passage she arrived at Southampton
the postofiee special Miss BLY, reached Lon
don soon after O'Clock on the same morn
ing. Instead of waiting for the India mail
at p. M, Miss BLY, started - hours earlier
by the tidal train, via Falkestone, and made
detour TO Amlens, where she he'd pleas
ant interview with Jules Verne. She then
intercepted the India mail at Calais, and
Brindisi was reached on time. November.
18th Miss Bly, sailed from Brinjisi at 2 a. M,
crossing the Mediterraen and passing
tnrougn the S9ez Canal, arriving at Ismailia
ule. From Ismailia the route Law across the
Red Sea. She sailed into Alden harbor De-
cember 2, instead of December 8. as on her
card: The next point was Colombo, the
chief city Of the Island of Ceylon, where she
arrived December s, two days ahead Of her
itinerary. Then the steamship from Calcut-
ia wa, day late, so Nellie did not bid good
bye to the Oingalese till December TO- A
stretch of 1000 miles Of brine lay between
her and Singapore, the next important mile
stone In her journey. She had Accomplished
this voyage December IS, exactly on schedule
time. AS Hong Kong, next, She was due
December %, but good luck was with her,
and she was in the Chinese metropolis on
sight seeing and shopping. December 2Sth
Miss BLY, sailed ftom Hong Kong and on
January Z left Yokohoma, after waiting
five days for the steamer. San Francisco
was reached January 2l. The story of Miss
Nellie's trip across the continent was told in
the daily dispatches last week.
The Portland daily press., 1890-01-27
VITA MALPRACTICE.
Or. orren Murcn Arrested Last
Night.

Saturday afternoon, on information re-
ceived from credible parties. Marshal Green,
accompanied by City Physician DIR. Alfred
King. visited the residence of DIR. 0rren
Murch, on Washington street. Upon enter
ing the house they found young woman
named Annie Fisher, lying very sick. Her
sister was taking care Of her, and the occl-
pant OF this house was Mrs. Murch. The
doctor was away.
DIR. King states that, upon questioning the
girl, she stated that she lives at times IL
Portland and at Others In Boston. that sbo
came to Portland. Wednesday, January 15th,
and on Thursday went to Dr.. Murch's- She
said that Thursday evening the doctor per-
formed a criminal operation upon her.
- Miss Fisher didn't think she was very
sick. but DIR. King stated that she was criti-
cally i'll. Officers were stationed near the
house and when DR.. Murch returned last
night he was arrested and taken to the sta
tiOn and locked in the lodging room. He
stoutly denied any knowledge of the matter
He said he had been out of town to the 63rd
anniversary Of his parents wedding and was
much astonished when asked oy Officers Ea-
ton and Usher to 60 to the police station.
The Portland daily press., 1890-01-27
THE SERVANT HAD DREAMED A DREAM
Ard shsrpened the Carving Knife
to Sacrifice Her Mistress,
Who Also Saw a Vision and SO
Doing Saved Her Life.
Preparations We're Afterwards OILS.
covered for a Burnt Offering.

FALL RIVER, Mass. January 25.-Last
week, Richard j. Barker, a prominent busl-
ness man Of this city, who resides at Warren.
K. l., hired In an intelligence Office ln Bos-
ton woman named Belle McGregor for
general hOusewOrk. She seemed particularly
interested in religious matters but proved to
be faithful servant until yesterday. Then
suddenly, while Mrs. Barker was alone with
her. Belle shouted: 81 have had vision
and am ordered to offer up a saerifeep She
started into the kitchen and began sharpen
ing the carving knife. Mrs. Barker, who Is
q slight woman, realized that she had
maniac TO deal with and throwing up her
hands as Belle had come, said: IL. toe, have
lad vision. There is a letter In the post
flee for you. You must 90 for it," Belle
dropped the knife and rushed out aud Mrs.
Barker locked the door. The servant heard
Il and realized tnat she was Outwitted. Her
rawlings attracted the attention of the neigh
e0rs and she was finally placed under re-
siraint Later she was allowed TO leave for
Boston. Alter her departure traces OF at
tempted ineendiarism were found in the
house and pile Of inflammable material was
found In the SHE'D An attempt had been
made to light 1t but without success.
The Portland daily press., 1890-01-27
BUFETTED BY WAVES-LOCKED IN DRIFTS
Tough Experiences of Travellers on
Steamers and Railroads
The Storm on the Atlantic Still Rag
Ing and Drowning sailors.
On the Pacific Coast lrhev Do Rail-
way Business by Boat.

SAN FRANCISCO, January 26.-The snow
mia & Oregon railway is still on. In general,
rain and STOW storms in the northern pOr-
tion of California have ceased, but whether
or not the pleasant weather will last until
the blockade Is raised cannot be foret0ld.
The warm rain that has fallen in northern
points is shifting southwark, but the storm
is much less violent and the amount of snow
melted In the mountains is therefore less.
Rains have fallen in the San Joaquin valley
as far south as Los Angeles aud San Diego,
but as far as known, little damage has re-
suited. The rainfall in the neighborhoOd of
the city the past two days is so heavy that
small washouts are reported on all sides. No
trains are running on the South Pacific coast
road. The three lines to Sacramento, via
Benicia, Martinez and Niles, are closed No
trains are running from Vallejo TO Calist0ga
and Santa Rosa. On the northern division
of the Southern Pacific, trains are only run
ming as far south as San Jose. The Placer.
Vile and lone branches are closed. The
road from Davisville to Tehama Is wrecked.
The Oregon line of open from Sacramento
to Red Bluff. On the San Francisco & North
Pacific road no trains are running beyond
Healdsburg: For two or three days at least
the South Pacific Coast road will carry on
business by running two boats between here
and Sacramento, which will give San Fran
cisco connection with Los Angeles and New
Orleans, and with eastern cities over the At
lantic and Pacific roads.
CoLFAx, Col, January 26-The east
bound overland train which has been snow
bound at Shady Run since the 18th inst was
released yesterday and returned to Sacra-
mento. This train has the Howard
Athen@um Company on board. The con-
s0lidated east bound overland trains which
have been lying at this place since the 10th
also returned to Sacramento yesterday.
PORTLAND, Ore, January 26-The block
ade on the Union Pacific Is again virtually
raised. A "chinook" Is blowing and the snow
Is melting rapidly. Owing to the wires be-
Ing down, there is no news from the block
ade on Southern Pacific
DENVER. January 26.-The wind storm
on the divide which blew the Rio Gran1e
and Santa Fe passenger train from the track
at Monument yesterday afternoon has sub
sided. the wind was so strong that the
coaches were lifted from the tracks and car
ried 10 or Is feet, aud thrown upon their
sides. Several passengers were slightly
bruised and cut with glass. but none were
seriously hurt. Considerable damage was
done to many towns in the southern part of
the state. but up to the present time no one
Is reported hurt.
The Portland daily press., 1890-01-27
LABOR men ORGANIZE IN FALL RIVER.
They Have Trades Council and
Will Tackle the Legislators.
Fall River Cotton Mills Lead New
England for Big Dividends.
MaIne's Growth Last Year and the
Nations Trade Last Week.

FALL RIVER, Mass, January 25.-Dele-
gates representing the labor unions, the
spinners', printers, iron moulders', paint
ers', decorators. freight handlers, long
shoremen's. carpenters, amalgamated and
protective weavers' unions, the Knights of
Labor and the Athletic Club met here today
to form the Fall River Trades Council. The
council will interest itself in all labor mat
ters that come before the legislature, and
will be conducted after the style of the main
unions In Boston and New York. Senator
Howard was elected president. A commits
tee Of three was appointed to draw up
code of rules and devise means to raise
funds for the expense of committees sent to
Legislative hearings.
A comparison of the dividends earned by
the New England cotton mills is very favor
able to the Fall River mills. Only two Fall
River corporations, the Border City and
King Philip, have capital of million. Out
OF forty-ive mills In other parts of New
England thirty-tw0 are backed by a capital
OF million or more. The forty-five New
England corporations outside of Fall River
averaged 6.91 per cent each in dividends
while thirty,three Fall River corporations
averaged 9.S5.
The Portland daily press., 1890-01-27
GEN ERAL NEWS.

Stevens's block, Gardner, Mass, burned
Saturday night. Loss, $S5,0O0.
The Nevada building. Cincinnati, O.,
burned Saturday night. Total loss, S2oO,OOO;
insurance, $4,000.
Walter V. Morgan, local manager Of the
Postal Telegraph Company at Hartford,
Conn. was run over by train and killed
Saturday.
John ID. Mcdonald of Gloucester, one of
the crew of the Cape Neddick fishing schoon-
er Estelle 3. Murnan, was lost over bOaid d aud
drowned during storm last Wednesday.
David +. Jackson, a well-knuwn citizen OF
Maiden, died at O'Clock Saturday morning
at the Massachusetts General Hospital from
the effects of dog bite received week ago,
blood poisoning having set in.
Perley w. Beck, an aged. eccentric farmer
living at West H0pkintOn, N. H., was found
dead in his house by the neishbors Saturday
morning. His body was frozen, hut marks.
bruises and other evidences of foul play
were observed on the body. BE was last
seen alive Tuesday,
William E Kelly. alias "J0cko," and John
Martin were arrested In Boston SATURDAY.
night, charged with c0mplicity in th,. roh
berry of the jewelry store of Charles A Kan
January 6tn. The store was rotbed hv Z
gang which smashed the window and s.,y.aa
$1,000 worth Of jewelry. S''A'u
The Portland daily press., 1890-01-27
GOT ASHORE sY ROPES.
The AardshIps Of the Crew of the
Wrecked Schooner LaurIssa,

MAcHIAs, January 26.-The schooner be-
fore reported on Ram Island is the Laurissa.
She is total loss. Her crew 60 Monday in
the tug S. B. Jones, via Eastport to St.John.
The captain was badly frost bitten and also
the men. They were on Ram Island 10
hours and got there by ropes. The life saw
ing crew on Cross Island rendered noble SER
vice.
Fosters Island. She is owned by VIM. G.
and l.. HOlway. There Is no insurance. She
has 1000 bushels of corn and other merchan-
disc, and all was lost.
The Portland daily press., 1890-01-27
BlTuA RY.
Sumner c. Rand.

Sumner G. Rand, whose death is recorded
this morning, the effect in his enfeel led con-
dition from severe fall received some
weeks ago, was born in Portland in March,
1927, and was therefore about 63 years of
age. He was the youngest son of the late
Elder Rand, and was born in the house on
Spring street in which he died. When lad,
Mr. Rand served as clerk for Alvin Deering
in the store near the present location of the
Falmouth Steam Fire Engine Company, af-
ter he had gained brief experience at the
bakers trade. In 1S45 he entered the groce-
ry of Hall & Conant as clerk, and had as
fellow clerk Mr.. r. o. Conant. Hall & CO.
nant's store was situated on Fore street, and
the two young clerks formed a regard for
each other that never weakened. Mr.. r. o.
Conant bought out Hall & Conant, and teok
Mr.. Rand into partnership with him in 1867,
the firm name being Conant & Rand This
partnership was never dissolved, although
for the past seven years Mr.. Rand had prac-
tically retired from business.
Mr. Rand married Helen NJ, daughter of
the late Thomas Cummings. He had two
daughters; the youngest one, Elizabeth. and
his widow surviving him.
Mr.. Rand was deeply interested in Mason
ry, and was member of Atlantic Lodge
Mt. Vernon Chapter, and Portland Com
mandery. He was kind. genial man, hon
est as the day is long, who enjoyed not only
the respect and esteem but also the friend
ship OF our business community.
Freedom Nash,
Mr.. Freedom Nash died from' an attack of
typhoid pneumonia, at his residence on
Pine street SaturdsS--airr AHi, ES,-Was WIS
-Sssas -Sssssasss--!n,vftxyfhond and was sixty years Of
age. At the age of twenty-five he came to
Portland and was clerk for his brother jose
phus in his store on Fore street. July 18th,
1860. Messrs. Freedom and Charles B. Nash
succeeded to their brothers business, and
under the firm name of F & G. B. Nash
have continued ever since; the Oldest firm in
Portland without change. Mr. Nash was
member of Unity lodge, 1. o. o. f., past
chief patriarch and trustee of Machigonne
Encampment, past chancellor of Pine Tree
lodge, K. of p, and trustee and president
of Pythian Hall Association. He was for
ten years superintendent of Congress Square
Sunday School, and treasurer of the chur ch.
He was genial, amiable, upright man, and
was much loved and respected. He leavesla
widow.
The Portland daily press., 1890-01-27
jefferson Davis EuIoeized.

RICHMOND, Va, January Ex-senator John
w. Daniel delivered his address on the II life.
Character and Services of Jefferson DayisJ
this evening at the Academy, before the
General Assembly of Virginia, and in re-
house was packed with brilliant audience,
The speaker eloqueutly eulogized the dead
Southern leader, saying: HE swayed sem
ates and led soldiers Of the Union and he
stood accused of treason in court of Justice.
He saw victory sweep illustrious battlefeds
aud was put in chains. He created nation !:
he followed its bier and he died a distln'
guished citizen. But though great in MANY
things he was greatest In the fortune which.
castipg , him tbsncs ~ @ to the depbtbS bgats ~ and
pointment, found him everywhere the erect
and constant friend of truth. He conouered
himself and forgave his enemies, but bent to
nUne but Gud."
The Portland daily press., 1890-01-27
Banker p,,man,s sodv Eo,,,,,

PHILADELPHIA, January 26.-The de-
composed body of Banker Joseph a. Dit
man, who disappeared December 1lth, was
found today floating on the Schuylkill river.
A diamond ring and gold watch worn by
Mr.. Ditman when alive were on the BODY.
The watch stopped at 11.46. A small
In the wallet In the inside pocket of the
coat, besides some papers, was card re-
questing the finder, in case of accidental
death, to notify James Pitcher, secretary of
the Mutual Accident Association, 800 Broad
way, New York. The card Indicated that
the deceased was insured in that ASSOCIATION
for $4,000. The body, by direction of the
family. was taken TO the uDdertaker's. AS
soon as an autopsy is held the funeral ser.
vices will take place. No marks uf violence
were discovered ON the body, aud whether it
was accident or suicide Will probably never
be known.
The Portland daily press., 1890-01-27
DRINK ONE ANoThER's BLOOD.
The Horrible Practices Of a Band Of
Fanatics In Kansas City.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, January 25.- For some
time rumors of new religious sect. which
has found birth In the territory adjacent to
the Blue river. just east of this city. have
been afoat and have reached the ears of the
police, who have been asked for humanity's
sake to interfere with the rituals. The mat
ter was referred to the humane officers, who
gave no credence to the reports, as they were
too horrible to believe. According to these
Scriptural Injunction to do all possible good
for the sick. This injunction has been fol-
lowed to the extent that the sect has degen-
Grated into band of human blood drinkers,
those who are we'll allowing themselves to
be bled for those who are i'll
The district In which these horrible rites
are practised is within the new city limits,
and the chief of police sent Humane Officer
Marian to investigate a case which was re-
retary Buckett.
At the home of John Wrinkle, mentioned
in the letter, were found two emaciated chill
dren. On the bed lay Wrinkle, who was ap-
parently in the last stages OF consumption.
When questioned about drinking the blood
of the children he strenuously denied having
done so and the children made the same state
ment.
The bloodless appearance of both of the
children, however, excited the suspicion of
their arms. Those members were in terri
BILE condition, being covered with scars
around the inside of the elbow-j0int, showing
plainly the effects of the bleeding When
confronted with this evidence of the truth of
the accusation, Wrinkle acknowledged that
he had availed himself of the opportunity
and the children had willingly given their
blood to restore him to health.
The man was in such condition that he
could not be removed, but the children were
taken by the officers and placed in the chill
dren's home.
The Investigation into the rites of the sect
shows the following facts: The band of Sa-
maritans, as they call themselves, 3umber
about 20, and hold regular weekly meetings
at the houses Of the different members. At
these meetings the sick or ailing ask for as
sistance from the well members, and these
| are detailed to give their blood according to
| their condition of health and strength. When
member becomes very sick the well ones
take turns In supplying him. They claim
that they have as much right to do this when
the blood is voluntary contribution as the
physicians have to transfuse blood from one
person to another.
The Portland daily press., 1890-01-27
OLD ATLANTIC soIsTERous.
Cunarder Umbria's Roughest Trip
Many Sailors Lose TneIr lives.

LONDON. January 26.-Meni strait, in
Wales, is rendered impossible by the fury of
the gale. Many sailors have been swept
overheard and drowned. The ship Irex,
bound from GreenOck for Rio de Janeiro,
was wrecked off the Needles. Several of the
crew were drowned. The survivors clung to
the rigging all day Saturday and part of
Sunday.
Captain McMickan OF the Cunard steamer
Umbria, from New York, reports the pas
sage the toughest the vessel ever experienced
Several passengers we're injured By being
thrown violently upon the decks.
The bark Janet Crown has returned to
Plymouth She reports that two of her
cEsi8 'sss wsshed dovefiUuafd ard dfowned.
ani many injured. Steamer Yorkshire, at
Liverpool from Baltimore, was flooded, and
her bridges destroyed. She sustained other
damage. Two seamen were blown from the
rigging anddrowned. The gale continued
today.
QUEENSTOWN. January. 25- A westerly
hurricane Is now prevailing OF unprecedented
severity. The sea has caused much damage
TO the town. and number of small craft
nave been swamped.
The Portland daily press., 1890-01-27
Found a River In tho haioe.

LEADvILLE, Cot, January 2s.-Yester
day alter the men in La Plata mine had tred
round OF holes. they heard a noise re-
ssnoling the rush of a river. When the
SuioAe c'edreu away, they saw a river run
nins out oi Ihe dr'ts raeY oArsiy ili ttm
70 escape aud In kss than 1--we horr, the
mlnr Was Il "id-d within 27O --t .,i the sur
50 Fu s,l "a 'dl lr', OF trts n. ,uO
u''-'" d"H tu'u t"i- "f I.eL i u..~
81 l.
pnlhpsu OHI 'u sat.sy uA.,s... a. =. ~..,,.
course, the mine will have 10 be abandoned,
The Portland daily press., 1890-01-27
THE W EAThER.

PORTLAND. Me-, January 2e, 1890.
The Portland daily press., 1890-01-27
ADELE AUS DER oHE.


Tomorrow evening this celebrated pianist
give her concert at First Parish church, and
we again urge the securing of tickets at
Stockbridge's without delay. The Phila-
delphia Press says:
"Miss Aus Der Ohe has wonderful tech.
snique, and plays with the fire Of inspirati m
The legato aud cantabile are exqisite. She
reused the greatest enthusiasm by her brave
and ambitious and Interesting performance
OF her masters work, and after having been
recalled again and again, returned and
played with individuality and expression the
Wagner Spinning Song"
NOTES.
MISS Harriet Shaw, who is spending the
winter In Boston as professional harpist,
Will come to Portland for a harp recital in
the month of February.
Hands Across the Sea" packed Portland
Theatre closer than the typical sardine box
Saturday night. The three nights engage
ment realized $500 more profit In Portland
tn. n the same length of engagement in any
other city in Maine.
Jefferson and Florence, with their great
company which includes Mrs. John Drew,
Edwin varrey. Viola Allen, George Dun
Portland Theatre, April 18th.
Inc Rossini Ladies' Quartette Is composed
OF Misses Florence Knight and Annie Stock
bridge, Soprano and Miss Kate Kicker and
MY Jtnuie hinB MOrrlSOn c0ntralt0.
The PinafOre rehearsal will take place
Thursday evening Mr. Lewis E Smith will
have two double quartettes, male and fe-
male. The roles Of the principals will be in
efficient hands.
The Portland Mandolin and Guitar Club
and the Boston Ideal Club will give a In-
cert at City Hall soon ln which 30 mandolins
and 70 banjos will be heard.
The first entertainment In the Canton
Ridgely course will occur at their hall
tomorrow morning. Following will be the
programmed
Overture-Bridal Rose Layelle
Mr.. w. Leroy violin; Me-. G. II. Mackay cor
net; Miss Mae Howard, piano.
Marvels of Magic. Will Leroy
MatI-oelecteu. .............. Miss Mae Howard
ke eading-Selected. .........Miss Mathilde Mlnot
tornet Solo-Three Star PO ka ........ Bagley
Mr. G. ii. Mackay.
Feats Of Legerdeinain. :.,.;..... Mr.. win Leroy
Song-Chariot Horn. with cornet obligato)
Miss Mae Howard.
Cornet Solo-"Dixie," (Transcription) Blake
Mr.. G. III. Mackay.
ReadIng-Katrinas Visit to New York.
Miss Mathilde Mlnot.
Galop-Devips Fury. ......... Lovenberg
Violin, cOrnet and piano.
The Portland daily press., 1890-01-27

consider at all satisfactory. and the Eastern
has made no answer and only ore
proposition to the Boston & Maine compa-
ny. Eastern people say they could have
paid more than per cent last year on their
stock. and this year. under the lease, they
expect to pay more than 6 per cent. and that
1t would be unwise to cast their lot with
the Boston & Maine unless they could do
better than this. They call attention to the
fact that since 1885 the first year the Eastern
was operated by the Boston n& Maine. the debt
OF the Eastern company has been reduced
more than 5000, 600. and the floating debt
turned into surplus,
The Portland daily press., 1890-01-27
Geo. n. Lounsberry's Crime and
Death.

NEW YORK, January 25-Postmaster Van
Cott spent almost the entire day conducting
his Investigation into the accounts of George
II. Lounsberry. late cashier of the post Office
here who committed suicide at his hone
when he was about to be arrested for defal-
cation. The amount of his thefts is shown
to be much larger than was at first announc-
ed Examination of the postage stamp ac-
counts today showed that about $4,000 worth
had been carried away, and 1t is now stated
that the suicides peculatiOns will come to
between $40 900 and S45,0OO.
HAcKENsAcK, N. j.. January 25.-Frends
OF the dead man now claim that there is no
defalcation. Mr.. Lounsberry's KEYS have
been sent to New York. Mr.. Huffman, the
partner of the suicide, says that the deceased
had more assets in the feed business
ON Thirty-fourth street than the entire
amount Of his alleged defalcation. IL is
also said that Mr. Lounsberry had his life
Insured for $4,000. Mental depression and
domestic troubles are now given as reason. !.
for the suicides rash act. The present Mrs.
Lounsberry was Miss Carrie Wright before
her marriage and used to act with Kste
ClaxtOn 10 the "rw" Orphans.n