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The Portland daily press., 1890-04-23
TRAGIC AFFAIR IN RocKLANp.
The Son of Rev. w. S. Roberts Sup
posed To Be Drowned.
ISnecial TO the Press.l


RoCKLAND, April 22.-Rockland today is
plunged into universal sorrow and dismay.
A blow has fallen upon one of our best
known and respected families which is
pathetic in the extreme. Last evening about
10 o'clock the family of Rev. W. S. Roberts
of this city became alarmed at the long con-
tinued absence of their eldest son, DR.. Chas.
S. Roberts. A diligent search for the missing
young man was promptly made and the fol-
lowing facts learned: He was last seen on
his way to Tillson'S wharf at about 7.30
o'clock walking toward the boat house,
where row boat belonging to the family
was kept. His overccat which was found
hanging there verified the possibility that
he had gone out on a rowing expedition. A
watch was kept all night at the wharf but he
sREs9sSSO fHFSp tes s snSrs A tds Easter Sts
was found on the beach, with rubber coat
ana hat, which were at once identified as
the missing mans property, in the bow. One
of the oars was missing but the other lay in
the boat. The conclusion which was forced
on the stricken parents was that while work
ing his boat with one oar he lost his balance
being driven by the breeze beyond his reach.
He was good swimmer and used to handling
boats but being probably some distance
from the shore and having nothing to aid
him, became exhausted before reaching 1t.
There is still lingering doubt in the hearts
of the young mans many friends that he is
still alive and search was continued all day.
Mr.. Roberts was a young man about 26
years, of the finest principles and
character bound to make any young man
successful, Beloved by everyone and espe-
cially his college classmates among whom
he had an enviable reputation for popularity,
he will be greatly missed and mourned DR..
Roberts had recently graduated with high
honor from the Hahneman Medical College,
short time. The almost distracted parents
have the entire sympathy of the community.
among whom they hold the highest position.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-23
The MccaIIa Case.

New YORK. April 22.-The court martial
of Commander Bowman Il. McCalla of the
United States steamer Enterprise began at
noon today at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
The charges preferred are the ones reported
by the recent court of inquiry, and include
severe and cruel treatment and violations Of
the articles for The government of the navy.
The court is organized as follows: Rear
Admiral David B. Harmony. Captain Henry
Erben, Captain Richard Yard, Captain Les
ter A Beardslee, Captain e, o: Matthews,
Captain r. L. Pythian. Captain Fred V.
mander w. r. Bridgman, Comm ander
George Ii. Wadegh, Commander Colby N.
Chester, Commanded, William Ii. Whiting,
Commander Merrill Miller. Lieutenant
Perry Garst is the Judge advocate, assisted
by Lieutenant William Ii. Stayton of the
Marine Corps.
Commander McCalla pleaded not guilty 70
all the charges and specifications. The court
adjourned until tomorrow
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-23
PEOPLE TAKING TO THE TREE TOPS.
Angry Waters Are Again Pouring
Through the Broken Leyees.
A Call for Steamers to Save the Lives
of Sufferers.
Not A House Above Water In the
Town of Bayou Sara.

NEW ORLEANS, April Ex-Governor Mich
OILS tonight received the following telegram:
We have have been overwhe lined by storm and
rain. Crevasses are numerous along the front.
The old Morgausea levee Is broken. send boat at
once to save people or there may be great loss Of
life.
Those familiar with the location think the
crevosse occurred about three quarter of a
mile above New Morgansea where the levee
is 10 to 10 feet high. The water from the
break may not reach the new levee but with
the present stage Of water and the inaus-
picious condition of the weather, the chances
are even against this hope. Governor Mich
OILS stated this evening that a steamer with
barge was en- route to Sainte Coupe and
two steamers, with barges were en-
route for Margansea. He had
telegraphed Col. Wheeler and Capt. John A.
Grant of the Texas & Pacific railroad, re-
questing them to place the steamer Wheeler
in the same service. Governor Nichols has
telegraphed Senator Gibson for government
aid.
levee near Gardere, 10 miles below Baton
Rouge, on the left bank. AT last accounts
the crevasse was 25 feet wide and seven feet
deep. The crevasses on the Point Coupee
front will submerge large section Of that
parish ana the Dack water Will prODaDIy al
feet West Baton Rouge and Iberville.
The Times Democrats Bayou Sara special
says: "a general surrender has been made
all along the line. The Pointe Coupee front
has crevasse which will before many hours
take away this grand levee. The suffering
at Point Coupee is terrible. 1t is reported
the people are resorting to trees for safety.
In Bayou Sara not house Is above the
flood. The break at Morgansea is now 400
feet wide. and no doubt will soon eat its way
down to New Morgansea. There are three
breaks between this place and M0rgansea,
and the river is washing over the levees
along the entire line.
At West Melyill the rain fall in the past As
hours has been 81 inches. Two cravasses
occurred in the Atchifalaya levees today, one
so feet wide and the other 40 feet wide. The
water is running over the levee In dozen
places in the vicinity. today; The
protective levee in front of Vidilia was
broken, submerging number OF houses.
This morning the Lake Concordia levee gave
way. At 5 p. m. the break was $50 wide and
the water was going through like millrace.
This break will flood the lower portion of
Concordia parish and cannot fail to be disas-
tr0uS.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-23
AN ADDRESS TO THE LABOR ARMY
On the Eve of the Battle For a Short
er-workIng Day..
Riots and Arrests Cause Excitement
In the Windy City.
Boston Carpenters Pledged To Be-
gin tho Campaign May First.

New YORK, April 22.-The American Fed
Grafton OF Labor has issued an address "To
the wage workers and sympathizers with
the progress Of America" requesting all ex-
eept carpenters and ioiners to refrain from
taking action to secure concessions until the
first great struggle has been woD. Their
contributions will be needed to secure the
success Of the carpenters and joiners, which
trade was selected to make the first demand
for enforcement of an eght-hour day May 1.
IL all the trades strike, 1t will mean defeat
for all or at best only temporary advantage.
Sympathizers who are not actual wage
workers are invited to contribute. 1t was
hoped that ample notice being given the ap-
parent justice Of the demand and the peacea-
BILE methods Of its presentation would have
caused the concession to be gracefully yield
ed but the hostile attitude Of the boss buildS
ers in Chicago and indianapolis is evidence
that the employers intend to make a stub
born resistance
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-23

A special meeting Of the Press Club was
held yesterday afternoon at 43o o'clock,
President Rowell presided, and In a brief
speech feelingly announced the death OF
VIM. II. Smith.
A committee consisting of Messrs. 0sgoOd
and Wish Of the Argus and Bailey Of the
Sunday Times was appointed to draw up
suitable resolutions. The committee report
ed the following, after the reading of which
and appointment Of a committee to attend
the funeral, the meeting adjourned:
whereas, It has seemed best to an all.WIse
God to end the earthly life of William ii. Smith, 4
man who held not only the respect and esteem OF
the people at large In this city, where he had for
who inspired feelings Of still warmer regard and
affection In the breasts Of his fellow members OF
the Press Club of Portland; therefore be 1t
ResoLred That In the death Of Brother Smith
te0us, upright member, and one from whose
years, experience and abundant resources we
were anticipating entertaining and Instructive
discourses on the newspaper press OF this city
and state In days long since gone by
Resolved, That we will f0ndly cherish the men,
ory Of his active, useful life, his pleasant greet
ings, his regard for his nelghbors, his bright,
thoughtful pen, his love for the beautiful In nature
and IN art, his heartfelt enjoyment OF the poetry
of Robert Burns, and his firm belief in an over
ruling Providence that d0eth all things WELL"
Resolved, That our strongest SympathleS go out
TO the family of the deceased In their deep afiic-
the fact that their tears are falling for man who
was good true and lovable, and whose record
lives after him.
Rssoived, That these resolutions be spread up
on the records Of this club, and copy OF them be
sent to the widow and daughters Of our late
brother.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-23
THE HOUSE OF LORDS.
Mr.. Mitchell Thinks the Senate Is
Not ProperIy Respected.

WASHINGTON, April 22.-ln the Senate to-
day, Mr.. Mitchell addressed the Senate in
favor of the constitutional amendment pro-
posed by him for the election of Senators by
popular vote. He declared the present sys-
tenn of electing Senators un-republican, not
democratic. and vicious in all respects. It
was, in effect, a declaration that it was un-
safe to commit the election Of Senators to
vote of the people. Public criticism on the
Senate was to the effect that it was an aris-
tocratic body, too far removed from the peo-
pie. 1t was, In fact, an American house of
lords. although it should be, and was, the
most important legislative body in the world.
The tendency of public journalism and
the public mind was to belittle its import
ance. minimize its dignity and power, and
cast obloquy on its members Any move
ment that would give to the people the right
to elect Senators directly could but result
beneficially to all concerned.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Mitchells speech
the concurrent resolution was referred to
the committee on privileges and elections,
and the bill making appropriation for the
annual expense of the government Of the
District OF Columbia was taken up and
passed,
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-23
Miss Emma Abbott

Miss Abbott acted the part of Martha with
much vlvacity anu must effectively. Her
voice was heard at its best in her interpreta-
tion of the familiar "Last Rose of Summer"
which she gave with more sweetness than
usually pertains to her voice. and great
deal of execution. Miss Annandale's con-
tralto was heard to its best advantage in
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-23
RIOTS IN CHICAGO.
Windy City Carpenters Try Arsu-
ments and Then Fight.

CHICAGO, April 22.-SOme non-union car
penters were put to work on Wallace street
this morning. A committee of union men
was sent to persuade them to quit work. Idle
carpenters, numbering about 100. Joined the
committee, and when their arguments failed
to induce the non-unionists to quit. a riot
followed. Police Sergeant BegIey inter-
fered and was beaten by the strikers. A de-
tachment of police was sent out and arrested
about 80 Of the rioters. The rest escaped.
The n0n-union men dropped their tools and
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-23
GEN ERAL NEWS.

William Stone, aged 20. was drowned at
Naples, Me-, Monday.
New Hampshire Senate, was formally in
stalled as governor yesterday, to act during
the incapacity of Governor Goodell.
Two men under arrest in st. Louis for
the murder of Chinaman in 1888, cannot
be convicted without the evidence Of All
Quong, who returned to China shortly after
the murder. He came to this country two
months ago, but the customs officers refused
to allow his wife to land under the Chinese
restriction law, and All Quong insists on re
turning to China with her.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-23
woopRUFF's IMAGINATION
Furnished His Only Connection with
the Cronin Murder.

CHICAGO. April 22.-The sensational "con-
fession" of Frank Woodruff, the Cronin sus-
pect, last autumn which among other things
implicated Alexander Sullivan has been dis
credited by the police authorities and public
prosecutor. States Attorney Longenecker dis
ruff five yesterday' = he said: "T6e % state JUu has
no evidence to implicate the defendant in
the Cronin murder except the confession of
Woodruff himself We have, after full in
vestigati0n, came to the conclusion that the
confession was wholly fabricated by the
prisoner. He had no connection whatever
with or knowledge of the Cronin murder
and the state will therefore not prosecute
Woodruff upon this Indictment"
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-23
Ex-Mayor cu'iey Committed Suicide

FITcHBURG, Mass, April 22.-The body OF
ex-Mayor Eli Culley was found in the Scott
reservoir at o'clock this morning. lie dis
appeared about 10 o'clock yesterday morn
ing, and his team was hitched to post near
the reservoir all the afternoon. He. had
been iii for some time past, and his illness
had affe:ted his mind. He was so years old,
and leaves a widow and six children. He
was mayor Of the city for four years; s. and nd a
also a member Of the 43d Massachusetts
regiment
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-23

The following are the United States Signal
Service observations for yesterday. April
22st. 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, 52o. SW cloudless New York. ,54'
Sc, partly cloudy; Philadelphia, 6O', 5,
cloudless; Washington, 640, S cloudless; Al Al
bany. 600, s, cl0udless; Buffalo, 5S0, SW,
cloudless Cleveland, $50, S, cloudless;. De-
troit, 620, Sc, cloudless; Chicago. $50, s,
cloudless; st. Paul, 6Oo, Sc, cloudy; Duluth.
440, calm, foggy: st. Vincent. $40, NV,
cloudy; Bismarck, 44o, NV, cloudy; Jack
sonville, Gee, Sc, cloudless.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-23
Mr.. ParnelI's Speech.

LONDON, April 22.-The Daily Telegraph,
commenting on Mr. Parnell's speech in the
House OF Commons last night, says that ev-
en- In his most frigid and unimpassioned mo-
ments Mr.. Parnell has seldom spoken in
more formal and perfunctory manner.
The Chronicle says that Mr.. Parnell must
have felt himself in O cleft stick. Both pa,
pers consider that the alternative proposed
by him was not intended seriously.
The Daily News says that MI. Parneli,
plan will doubtless receive the attehtlon ~
deserves, but the landlords will be unusually
far-sighted, if they voluntarily agree. on any
conditions, to a further lowering OF judicial
rents.
The Times says that Mr.. Parnell was so
occupied with his new 5antllng that ne falled
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-23

ST. PAUL, Minn., April 22.-Malignant
diphtheria is epidemic in the village of Vim
ing, in Otter Tail county. The village has a
population Of about $50 persons. nine tenths
Of whom are afflicted with the disease. There
have been 20 deaths since April /, and 30 al
together; Instead OF adopting measures to
Scandinavions, are seemingly doing every
thing possible to spread 1t. The funerals Of
all the victims have been public and largely
attended,. The state board Of health has
been notified.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-23
the OUTLOOK GLOOMY.
Railroad Strike From New York to
New Orleans Possible.

PITTsBURG, Pa. April 22.-rhe railroad
situation is very gloomy tonight. The
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. includ-
ing the brakemen. today resolved to support
the switchmen In their demands, and pre-
sented grievances of their own to be adjust
ed. The Car inspectors, freighthandlers,
car cleaners, clerks in the freight Office and
men employed in the transportation depart
grievances. The shopmen employed In the
shops about the city will also make certain
demands. Grand Master Wilson says tc-
night he can call out 1900 men. and II ne
cessary the entire Brother mood will be in
volved. The strike will extend to New York
on the east and New Orleans ON the west.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-23
Big Bridge Weakened.

NEW HAVEN. Ct., April 22.--A bad state
of affairs concerning the famous bridge over
the Thames river at New London has just
leaked out. lhe bridge was opened last
October and for several months worked
satisfactorily. But about six weeks ago, it
was discovered that the whole of the western
pier had sunk seven inches, and also that
the stone work extending northword from
came down the river in the spring, had
cracked owing to the strain. The strength
of the bridge Is greatly impaired by the mis-
hap and trains are running over 1t very
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-23

Will Rebuild Only Part.
Especial to the Press.l

lOpCOld1 W tuC IICoc.l
LEWISTON, April 22.-At meeting of the
city council of Lewiston this evening the
commission appointed to investigate the con-
dtion of the ruined walls of the old city
building and report upon the advisability of
rebuilding the structure submitted their re-
port. The report is in substance as follows:
THAT in the opinion of the commission it is
inexpedient to rebuild the Pine and Lisbon street
portions of said building, as ample accommOda-
lions for all the municipal offices, as well as the
wing.
2eThat the commission have investigated. with
the aid OF an expert, the condition of the walls of
the old city building, ana desire TO express their
concurrence with With the report Of the expert, Mr..
Damrel, and also desire to say that in their own
opinion, a large portion of the walls now stand
ing as well as most of the foundation which is
now nov covered with the debris, can be made ayaa-
3-The commission also recommend that the de-
brls be cleared away so that the real condition of
the foundation can be more accurately ascer-
tained
Mr.. DamrelPs report recommended the
levelling of the walls now standing. The
city government concurred in both reports
RockIand Jottings.
Especial to the Press.l
RoCKLAND, April 22.-The contract for
cutting the triumphal arch to be erected in
Brooklyn, y. T.. in commemoration OF SOL
diers and sailors, has been taken by the
Union Granite Company of Friendship,
The work will embody large
amount of labor and carving.
A young man named Eugene Colburn of
this city, was kicked in the leg by vicious
horse at Ingraham's schooner today, sus-
tanning bad fracture.
Valuable Colt Killed.
LIvERMoRE FALLS, April 22.-Sunday
morning the Noyes Brothers, owners of Riv-
erside Stock Farm, lost very valuable colt.
The colt, which was only a few days old.
was playing with his dam, when, for some
unaccountable reason, she let her heels fly,
striking the youngster in the head and kill
ing him almost instantly. They valued the
colt at $1,000, as his dam was Lady Nelson,
by Nelson, 2.144, and his sire was Dictator
Chief, 221a.
In Session at Calais.
CALAIS, April 22.-The Supreme Judicial
Court commenced its April term here today.
Judge Libbey, presiding. There are 172
cases on the continued docket and 60 new
ones are entered. Fourteen are marked for
trial The session will probably continue 10
days.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-23
a Fjphtin the Lobby.

COLUMBUS, O., April 22.-The House of
Representatives, while in session last night,
was interrupted by fight in the lobby be-
tween Adjutant- General Morton l.. Hawkins
and Colonel Solomon p. Kinneon. an officer
Of the First Regiment of Cincinnati. They
were disputing about regimental matters
kins liar and was Immediately knocked
down by him. The sergeant-at-arms then
Sanarated them.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-23
In the House.

WASHINGTON, April 22.-1s the House to-
day, Mr. Dingley of Maine, from the commit
tee on ways and means, reported a bill pro-
viding for toe classification ofsworsted cloth
as woolens. 1t was referred to the commit
tee of the whole.
Mr.. Gambler of Massachusetts moved that
the House concur in the Senate amendments
to the worlds fair bill. This being agreed
to the bill was finally passed and sent to the
President for his action.
The House then went into committee of
the whole on the legislative appropriation
Mr. Cannon of Illinois, reviewed in detail
the increases in the offices and salaries and
Justined tne committee on appropriations in
having reported them here. In the Fiftieth
Congress there were created 9S5 offices with
aggregate expenditures of $1,164,000. The
increase OF salaries made by the pending bill
was only $1,000: The increase of salaries
MADE IN the Flftieth Congress was 81, 200, 900.
law which was attacked by Messrs. Grosve-
nor and SpinOla and warmly defended by
Mr: Lodge. The House adjourned without
action.
The Silver Bill.
WASHINGTON, April 22.-Members of the
House silver committee were in session an
hour this afternoon. The discussion showed
no material change in views since the last
meeting before the caucus, although there
Wao iHUlo otluoHI u6Slr6 TO come 10 some
agreement with the Senate committee. The
silver men managed to secure one concession
IN the shape of an amendment to the House
committee bill, to be offered to the Senate,
as partial compromise, absolutely requir-
ing the purchase of not less than two mil
lion ounces of silver each month, regardless
of price. The committee was also willing
to agree that treasury notes issued in the
purchase of silver bullion shall be redeema-
Bile in coin or lawful money as wella al in bull
lion. as proposed by the House bill, but per-
sisted in retaining the proviso that the gov
ernment, not the seller of the bullion, shall
have the option of determing the medium in
which the notes shall be redeemed.
Money for the Post offices.
WASHINGTON, April 22.-The House COM
mittee on post offices and post roads today
completed the post Office appropriation bill
for the fiscal year of 1891. It carries an ap-
preparation OF $71 ,982, being $5,245, ,638
more than the appropriation for the current
year.
The Pension List.
WASHINGTON, April Extensions have
been granted to the following Maine peo-
pie:
ORIGINAL.
Richard Rowley, Togus.
Major w. Blther, HOdgdon.
Francis L. Morrill, Bath.
Elijah d. johnson, SKowhegan.
Alec McCambrdge, Waldo.
Catherine, widow of A. b. Snow.
erIsot~r n ~foe
The following patents have been granted
to residents of Maine: William B. Mitchell,
Bar Harbor, clothes tongs; Eugene /. Her
rick, Rangeley, gun with reversible barrels.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-23
Poisoned bv canned Asparagus.

BEVERLY, Mass, April 22.-Monday the
family of A. c. Lunt, consisting Of his wife,
eating canned asparagus. The family ply
sician administered an antdote and Lunt
fully recovered. His wife and son are still
suffering but are thought to be out OF dan
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-23
In session at Calais.
UNDER SMILING SKIES.
Beginning of the methodist Confer
ence in Bath.

BATH, April 22.-The Methodist confer
ence began today. The weather is excellent
and large number are on the grounds al
ready and more coming by each train. Only
the preliminary examinations were held to-
day. The ministers on probation are as fol-
lows: Insley Bean. Alphonso K. Bryant.
VIM. b. Dukeshire, Wm.B. Eldridge. Eugene
w, Kennison. Gilbert L. Lowe, Woodbury.
John r. Remick, Andrew W. Waterhouse
and Thomas Whiteside. This evening AT
7.3O there was a reunion prayer meeting, ana
the conference proper will open tomorrow al
m
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-23
Ihe Steamer Released.

NEW YORK, April 22.-The treasury de-
partment has ordered the, release OF the
Collector Erhardt says serious offense was
Committed but it seems partly the fault Of
the government inspectors. The govern
ment does not waive its claim against the
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-23
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
MARTHA AND FAUST.

There was large matinee audience pres
ent at City Hall yesterday afternoon to see
Martha" presented by the Emma Abbott
Opera Company. The opera is so bright and
tuneful, there is so much of the humorous
scattered through it, that 1t is exceedingly
popular. The cast yesterday was as fol-
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-23
Boston Men Pledged.

BosToN, April 22.-The carpenters Of Bos-
ton, In mass meeting tonight, pledged them
selves not to work over eight hours day on
and after May 1st.
There is no yielding on either side In the
strike at John P. Squire & Co.'S, East Cam
bridge.
The Portland daily press., 1890-04-23

Special Meeting Of the Press Club.

CHICAGO, April PAN the brick makers
in the northern and northwestern parts OF
the city, 1900 men, struck today.