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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-04-21
MAINE FLYERS.
Fast Horses Which Will Be Seen at
this Years Races.

BOSTON, April 20. The Globe this morn
ing prints letters from owners of trotting
horses who were asked to tell what they ex-
pected to do in trotting circles this year. C.
Fl. Nelson of Waterville, Me-, says: IL will
campaign 20 horses this season. At the head
OF the list will be Nelson, 2 141. He has win
tered well, and is, l think, a better horse
than ever. Red Hawk, by Red Wilkes, dam
Judy, the dam of Dictator Chief, is a horse
that will go fast this season.
"Jedwood, by Dictator, dam by Nutwood,
ed for speed. Brilliant, by Young Rolfe, from
Fanny Knox. dam of Bay, 2,27a, is the fast
est horse for the amount of handling he has
had tnat | ever owned.
Artist, 5.year old son Of Dictator Chief,
dam by Belmont, Is in training and shows
tor Chiefs colts, from Laura, by Onward,
who is going fast
''Col. Osgood, by Wilkes, dam by Constel-
llation. is 3-year-old that has speed, and had
it early.
chen, thus being full sister to Nelson, has the
gait OF her brother, and is a resolute, level
headed mare. Hazel, 3year-old, by Wilkes,
from Daisy Rolfe,will also be given chance
to show her speed. Wiley B is a son of
by Rolfe, dam Kitty, and is strong going
trotter
marie is daughter of young Rolfe and
from granddaughter of Winthrop Messep-
Dfo5ra May sulllyaG,--B Bessie and and -'S o;ber
youngsters are in the string, and | think
Sunnyside will have some good ones among
them.
81 have also full sister to Aubine, Medora
bay colt, 3-years-old, by Nelson, called
Conkln; also the chestnut filly, 4 years old,
by Nelson. and 2-year-old colt by Nelson.
making 20 in ALL"
B. F. & F. II. Briggs, of Auburn, Maine,
writes: "We do not make much of a busi-
ness OF trotting horses. We keep stations
for service, and trot colts a little Just to
show the public that our hsrses are getting
speed.
''In Messenger Wilkes, Ben V, Warrener,
Rockefeller and Sir William we have some
this year, although Ben V will be given
short season and will then be put in training.
He is years old. He got 3-year-old rec
ord OF 2423, and showed half in LII, quar-
ter in 373.
I'VE will also trot Palm, who got 2-year-
old record in 1889 of 2.33. he is by Messen-
ger Wilkes. 2.29a. He has grown wonder
full and now stands nearly 16 hands. He is
going well and strongly. Grameta, by Rookie
5elIer, VINO last year got yearling record of
3O63, is entered in colt stakes. Moranta,
bay filly, 2-year-old, by Messenger Wilkes, is
green but promising filly.
I'VE nave Tour yearlings, one by Messenger
wilkes, three by Rockefeller, all of which
can go fast We shall work two Of them, but
1t Is yet too early to say which,"
Inc following are entries from Maine in
the Boston horse show, which begins today:
, Little Brown jug. brown geldlng, fastest three
nga.s I, W rl;, aevolIu;; Z. =. Murch, Bangor Me-
Bangor, Me.
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Washington Notes.

Many department officials are reported to
see no hope of acQuittal for Commander Nc
Gala by the court martial which convenes
this week.
Secretary Blaine has sent to the Speaker
of the House arequesC from the British min
lister that legislation may be passed to pre-
vent sales:of liquor by American. citizens to
Canadian Indians
The President has approved the bill retir-
ing John G. Fremont as major general.
In the House Saturday Messrs. Cummings
of New York, Holman of Indiana, and
Banks of Massachusetts, paid eloquent trib-
utes to the memory of the late S. S. Cox.
The House p0stoffice committee has au-
thoriZed Mr.. Gambler to favorably report the
bill reintroduced by Mr.. Blount this session
for the erection of postoffice buildings in all
cities where the gross receipts for the
last two years have been at least
$4,000, and at county seats S25O0. I'M
der the provisions of tie bill the following
places in Maine would be entitled to post
offices, Auburn, Augusta, Bangor,
Bar Harbor, Bath, Belfast, Bidde-
ford, Brunswick, Calais, Dexter,
Eastport, Ellsworth, Fairfield, Pennington,
Gardiner. Hallowell, Houlton. Lewiston,
Norway, Portland, Richmond, Rockland,
Saco, SkOwhegan, Waterville.
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Germ an Workers Determined.

BERLIN, April 2O-Notwithstanding the
advice OF socialist leaders against complete
suspension Of work May 1st, numerous
meetings of workmen In Berlin and other
cities have adopted resolutions ia favor Of
that they will be dismissed II absent from
york on Nav daV
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AUBURN Y. M. C. A.
Its TWenty-second Anniversary-Pay-
ing Off indebtedness.
Especial to the Pres

Especial to the Press.]
AUBURN, Me-, April 20.-The Auburn Y.
M. c. A. held its twenty-second anniversary
at the Court street Baptist church this eve
ming. All the regular Sunday evening meet
ings at the evangelical churches were given
up and the people attended the anniversary
exercises. The programme included singing
by a large male chorus and the High street
M. E church male quartette, the report of
the general secretary and addresses by the
associations president, Mr.. John F. Cobb,
r. A. Jordan, secretary of Bangor Associa-
tion: E. A. Lawrence, secretary Maine AS
sociatiOns; Rev. A. S. Ladd of the
High street NJ. E. church. and
other local pastors. A strong
effort is being made to raise enough of the
indebtedness of the association to hold its
handsome brick block on Court street. To
do this $4,000 must be raised within a GER
tain date. Over $4,000 of this amount is al
ready pledged. A good sum was added at
the anniversary meeting this evening,
Rev. A. S. Ladd, for three years past the
pastor of the High street Methodist church
mere preached his farewell sermon today.
His successor will probably be Rev. Mr..
Hewett of Monmouth.
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SETTLES MANY CASES.
Decision of the Arkansas Courts
Awarding a Contested Seat.

LITTLE Rock, Ark, April 20.-The Su-
preme Court yesterday decided the celebrat-
ed election contest of Jones VS.. Glidewell.
There were submitted in evidence six ballot
boxes, stolen from the county clerks Of
fee here, containing a large majority for
the general election, his friends organized
secret societies. The members were mostlg
negroes and wereSworn to vote a certain
way and cast an open ballot. The Supreme
Court held the election of the contestant
void and affirmed the decision of the lower
court giving the office to Glidewell. Jones
Is a Republican and Glidewell a Democrat.
The decision affects both political parties in
the state and is regarded as vastly import
ant, as 1t virtually dirposes Of a large num-
Der of election contests on similar grounds.
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Real Estet, Traasfers.

The following transfers of real estate In
this county have been recorded at the Regis
try of Deeds:
Gorhan-Martha A. Sawyer to Elwin A. Soule.
81 etc.
New Gloucester-James Bonner to Frances E.
Sedgley. 81 etc.
Frances E. Sedgley to John w. Haynes. $500.
Otisfeld-James e. Green to Harriet M. Mains
81 etc.
Raymond-Andrew Verrin ct ais to Susan Yer
rill. 81 etc.
Susan Verrill to Charles p. Hodgkins. $50.
Edward l.. Bartlett to David Gerry. S15O.
observation-disclosures Welch to Mortimer o.
Sullivan. 81 etc.
Leander Valentine ct ais. to Napoleon Laberge.
81 etc.
Yarmouth-J. L. and S. B. Hayes to E. j. Moner
and j. N Jones. S2500.
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MAINE HAPPENINGS, GOOD AND BAD.
An Assault which May End in Mur-
der In Lewiston.
Twenty-second Anniversary of the
Auburn Y. m. C. A.
Figures from the Annual Report of
the Attorney General.


Especial to the PRESS.l
LEWISTON. April 20.-The Bates mill dye
house was the scene of one of the most bru-
tai assaults yesterday which has occurred in
this city for years. About three months ago
Frank j. McArty, an orphan boy, arrived
here, having tramped all the way from
Massachusetts. He found work in the dye
ing department of the Bates mill and is rep
resented by his foreman as having been a
quiet and industrious boy. Just before noon
yesterday while assisting one Edwin Booth
in lifting lot of yarn he let it fall, it being
too heavy for him. Booth slapped him in
the face and the boy ran, but was overtaken
by Booth who, it is charged, knocked him
down and jumped on him before the other
mill hands could reach his assis-
tance. He then fled, and Nc
Arty was carried to his boarding
house, and DR.. Small was Immediately sum.
moned. Internal injuries are feared, and
the boy is not yet out of danger. Booth is
man about 20 years Of age, and great deal
of indignation is expressed by the operatives
at his conduct. The police are searching for
him, but as yet have failed to get any clue as
to his whereabouts. The last seen of him
was shortly after noon yesterday He was
then on the road towards Lisbon.
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WRONG DOING IN MAINE
AS Shown by the Annual Report of the
Affnrpov ronoraI


Attorney General.
AUGUSTA, April l9.-The annual report Of
Hon. Charles E. Littlefeld, attorney general
for 1885, has been printed. 1t contains his
opinion in answer to the Governors ques-
tions, in full and gives history of cases
formerly capital. The suit for taxes against
the Grand Trunk Railway Company is now
pending in the United States Supreme Court,
and cannot be reached for argument before
another year.
During the year there were instituted 1891
cases including 796 for violation of the
liquor law, and conviction and sentence
followed in 800. In Cumberland county there
were 242 prosecutions, 154 being for viola
tion of the liquor law; 1913 were convicted
and sentenced.
Prosecutions for other offenses beside
violation of the liquor law were made as fol-
lows: Homicide, z; arson, 81; perjury, 4;
forgery and counterfeiting, 13; compound
larceny, 81; larceny. GA; burglary, 13; rob
berry, 6; rape, q; assault with felonious in
tent, II; assault and battery, 10; affrays and
riots, 2; offences against chastity and mortal
ity, 80; malicious mischief, q, cheating and
conspiracies, IL; defects in highway, 1;
nuisance, %; miscellaneous. 96. Of the
prosecutions there were quashed, 10; mol
pressed on payment of costs. A acquitted,
A; continued marked "law," 1913; placed on
file, 10; fines, ETC., $40.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-04-21
STANLEY IN BRUSSELS.
The Great Explorer Received With
Enthusiasm.

BRUSSELS, April 20.-Henry NJ. Stanley
passed last evening colversing with the
King. Today he drove through the city. ac-
companied by two orderlies. This evening
he went to a banquet in the Town Hall given
by Burgomasters Bulls. Sixty covers were
laid. La Sale Gothique. in which the ban
quet was held, was splendldly decorated
with the flags OF Belgium, Great Britain and
had a conversation with tho King. TOmor-
row the explorer dimes with Lambert, SON
in-law Of Baron Rothschild. Whenever
Stanley appears in public he receives an
ovation.
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Portland Federation or Women's
Clubs.

The first annual meeting of the Portland
Federation of Women's Clubs, held in
Browns block on Saturday afternoon, was
largely attended.
twas unanimously voted to change the
name Of the federation from Ladies' Literary
Union Clubs to WOman's Literary Union.
Several matters Of business came before
the meeting. Interesting reports from the
different clubs were read. Mrs. Geo. S. Hunt
was elected a delegate to attend the ccnven-
tion of the General Federation of Women,s
Clubs in New York, April % to %.
These officers for ths'ensuing year were
elected:
President Mrs S, L. Bragdon.
Vice-President-Airs. George Frye
Treasurer-MisS Senter.
Secretary Miss Leavltt
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RESOLVED TO STAND FIRM.
Chicago Expressmen 0bJectto a De-
crease Of Pay.

CHICAGO, April 10.-Tne great dissatisfae-
tion felt among the employees Of the United
States Express Company over the order re-
ducIng the salaries in all dedartments, eul-
minated today in mass meeting Of the Chi
cago employees at which intense feeling was
manifested About 300 men were present.
The men expressed themselves unlualidedly
in favor of taking firm stand aud holding
out against the company. A committee was
appointed to wait upon Vice President Cros-
by and make an effort to adjust matters by
arbitration. II the committee Is not favora-
bly, received a strike seems almost certain
May 1, when the new schedule goes into eff
fact
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WASHINGTON, April 19.-At noon today
the PAN A marioan oonfaronoo odje---,oa si-.s
die AT 11.30 a. m, Mr.. Blaine, rising to an
neunce the result of the vote, said:
"The extent and value of all that has been
worthily achieved by your conference cannot
be measured today. We stand too near 1t.
lime will define and heighten the estimate
of your work; experience will confirm our
present faith, final results will be your vindi-
dication and your triumph.
'If, in this closing hour, the conference
had but one deed to celebrate, we should dare
call the worlds attention to the deliberate,
confident. solemn dedication of two great
continents to peace, and to the prosperity
which has peace for its foundation. We hold
up this new magma charta, which abolisbes
war and substitutes arbitration between the
American republics as the first and great
fruit of the international American confer
ence."
The members of the conference then took
carriages to the executive mansion to pay
their parting respects to the President.
On arrival they were received by the Presi-
dent in the east room shortly after noon,
each of them being introduced to him person
ally by Secretary Blaine.
The President spoke briefly referring to
the work of the cOufarpnca
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The National League.

Saturday the National League teams be-
gan the years struggle. the result Of the
games being given below. In Boston the
attendance was not as large as at the
Brotherhood grounds. but there was a good
crowd present.
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The following are the United States Signal
Service observations for yesterday. April
2Oth taken at D. In., 10Th meridian time
the observations for each station being given
In this order: Temperature. direction of the
wind, state of the weather:
Boston, 46O, S, cloudess; New York, 54o,
Sc, cloudless; PHILADELPHIA, 56Eo, NV, cloud
less Washington, $50, NV. cloudless; Al
bany, 800, W, cloudless; Buffalo, 400, w,
clOudless; Cleveland. 460, calm, cloudless
Detroit 4S0. Sc, clondlesS 200 Chicago, 4G0
cloudy; Duluth, 500, SE, cloudiess; st. Vim
cent. 400, N, rain; Bismarck, 46o, N, rain
Jacksonville, Coz, NE, cloudless.
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They Wouldn't PLAY.

LOUISVILLE, KY, April 2O.-The ball
game today was given to the Louisyilles to
Oby Umpire Connell. At the beginning of
the LouisVilles' half of the third inning the
crowd SO filled the grounds that play was
liable to be impeded. 1t was agreed that If
seats he would take as many bases as he
liked. At the close of the St Louis half of
the third the score stood to in favor of st.
Louis. Ryan batted ball against the left
field seats, and upon the umplre's decision
protested and refused to play the game The
game was finished as an exhibition game !;
score IS to 49,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-04-21
The RritIah In Africa.

LISBON, April 19.-Tne Economista pub
fishes a statement by the governor Of Quilli-
name, fiercely attacking the conduct OF the
British consul in the Nyassa district after the
withdrawal Of the Portuguese troops from
the Shire district.
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BISMARCK IN POLITICS.
The Ex-chanc ellor VIII Figure In Ger
man laW Making

BERLIN, April 19-The Hamburger Mach
richten denies that recent articles against
Chancellor Won Caprivi were instigated by
Prince Bismarck. The paper announces that
the Prince will not relinquish his connection
with the press and that he intends soon to
appear in the upper house Of the Landtag. He
will also accept a eandidature for the Reich
stag.
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over by Forest fires near plainfeld, Ct. 10 IS

over by Forest fires near Plainfield, ct. 10 SIS
$30,000.
The members of the Pan American Con-
ference who are on the southern trip spent
yesterday at Fortress, Monroe, Va.
Murat Halstead has severed his 30 years
connection with the Cincinnati Commercial
Gazette and will become editor of the Brook
lyn Standard Union.
The Farmers Alliance has prepared list
OF propositions concerning national legisla-
Congress. Only those who agree to support
the propositions will receive the assistance
of the Alliance.
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The Town rs Moving.

CHAMBERLAIN, s. D., April 20.-Sherman,
dered to move by the troops day or two ago
Is no more. Some of the town siters were In
favor OF remaining on the land until forcibly
erected by the soldiers but better counsel
prevailed and yefterday the work of remov-
ceeded in purchasing homestead relinuuish-
ment i from white man in the vicinity, and
II is 70 THIS new tract that the town is being
practically settled.
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PRESERVED BY HER DOUBLE HUlL'
The Big Steamer Puritan Strikes on
WooIseY's Point.
Her Passengers Brought Back to
New York In Safety.
Ugly Rumors About the Voyage Of a
Maine Bark.

New YORK, lApril 18th sight Of the
big Fall River line steamboat Puritan slow
ly steaming down the river and rounding the
battery to her pier on North river after dark
this evening, caused much surprise among
those who noticed her. The announcement
that she had struck rock in He'll Gate sent
hundreds of people to the pier, and when it
was found that no one ON board was injured
great relief was felt among the friends of
her 450 passengers She left her dock at
p. m, going up East river on the flood tide,
with Captain Simmons in the pilot house.
and Pilots Braley and Phillips at the wheel.
AS the steamer passed the buoy near North
Brothers Island, the pilot. in endeavoring
to avoid running down a small sailing yacht
sheered to port, and was carried out OF his
course few yards by the tide. The channel
is very narrow at this point, and the big
steamer struck on the reef known as Wool
sey's Point She struck amidships on the
port side, and then slid off into deeper water.
The sailing vessel tackled and got away un-
recognized.
The passengers were much alarmed by the
shock, but were assured that there was no
danger. Captain Simmons was unable to
tell what damage the steamer sustained and
decided to return. He held his course until
ne cleared tne Sn0alS, ana tnen put ABOUT.
The chief engineer found the boat was max
ing water fast between the hulls and started
the pumps. The steamer listed to port, soon
after striking the rocks, but was righted by
the moving of freight to starboard. She
was docked without assistance. 1t was the
general impression that the big boat had a
large hole in her bottom, and nothing but her
double hull and water-tight bulkheads had
averted serious results. Passengers who did
not care to proceed tonight were refunded
their passage money, but most Of them ac-
cepted the company's offer of a special from
the Grand Central depot.
NEWPORT, r. l., April 19.-The crew OF
the steamer Puritan, which stove hole in
her bottom this evening, will arrive here In
the morning and together with the repair
shop workmen will place the Pilgrim in
readiness to 60 on the line Monday night.
NEW YORK, April 20 From % to so feet
of the sheething will probably have to be re-
moved from each side of the hole made in
the steamer Puritan when she ran on a rock
in East river last night. The work may take
three days, and a week may pass before the
steamer goes into service again. The extent
of the injuries cannot be ascertained until
she goes into the dry dock
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The mock Adoption.

A pale face will be adopted by the Red
Men of Portland in connection with the
promenade concert at City Hall, Thursday
evening, and it will be anovel entertainment
Grimmer's orchestra will furnish original
music prepared expressly for the occasion in
indian costume, A large party from all over
house is assured. A few good seats NAV be
procured at Heseltine's apOthecarY store.
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FOREIGN Notes.

French journalists have complained to
their government against the expulsion OF
their profession from Rome.
The Pope, speaking upon the labor ques-
ton recently, dwelt upon the necessity Ior
workmen and employers. He intended to
form a committee in every diocese In the
world, whose duty will be to call the toilers
together every fast day and rest day and
discuss their duties and teach and inspire
them with true morality.
A motion In the British House Of Com
mons for a conference on bimetallism wa
defeated. the majority vote including men Of
both parties.
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ALL WAITING FOR THE FIRST or MAY.
A Day Which Promises To Be Memo
rabIe In Labor Annals.
Austrian Authorities ApprehensIve OF
Something Worse Than Strikes.
News of Labor Movements on This
Side Of the Atlantic.

VIENNA, April 19.-The workmen of the
mines .and iron works Of the
Prague Industrial Company and
the Austro-Alpine mining Company
demand working day Of eight hours. and
threaten to strike If their demand is not
granted. Their movement is ominous Of
general strike throughout the empire and
causes the gravest fears among the autbori-
ties. The movement has been traced to foreign
meetings, first affecting the smaller trades in
Vienna, Prague & GratZ. Next came the
masons OF Vienna, followed by the bakers
and turner's. The present state OF general
excitement ensures demonstrations May 1.
The authorities are nervous. A cabinet
council has prepared proclamation which
will be published shortly with view OF in
huencing the workmen. The authorities at
Kinduo, where 1900 men threaten to strike,
ask for troops. Other industrial centres,
where there are no garrisons, make similar
demands. The local authorities are declaI-
ing that they are powerless to maintain or
der.
BERLIN, April 20.-The strike agitation Is
spreading to Prussia, and cavalry are guard
ing the frontier. Ten Czech agitators have
been arrested on Prussian soil. IL Is believed
that Austrian and German anarchists are In
London raising money for agitation. At
Mulhausen 100 spinners and weavers are
idle. Total cessation of work in all the fac
tOrias will take nlapa fOmOrr0W
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Hope for a settIe mont.

Boston, April 19.-The journeymen free
stone cutters decided tonight that they were
ready to hold conference with the members
VI tho FrccstOno Cutters Association AT such
time as the contractors should signify. The
freestone cutters are desirious that their diff
feIenees with the contractors shall be ad-
justed as soon as possible and the lockout de-
clared off for the public good
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The American Association.

The American Association.
The following games were played in the
American Association Saturday:
at Philadelphia 8; Philadelphias,
2.
At Brooklyn-Syracuses, 49, Brooklyns, II.
At Louisville -LouiSyilles, 8; st. Louis, 3.
AT Columbus-Columbus, 13; Toledos, 10.
The College League.
At New Hayen-Amherst, 8; Yales, @.
At Cambridge-Harvards, IL; Dartmouths, 6.
The Local Field.
The Portlands have organized with the fol-
lowing players: