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The Portland daily press., 1891-03-16
THE NASHVILLE FIRE.
Nine Were Burned to Death while
Several Others Have Escaped.

NASHVILLE. March 14.-The fire In the
Central Insane asylum situated seven miles
from the city was under control at oa6 this
morning. The following is corrected list
of tue dead DIR. Frank Hollowell, John
Poindexter. A. r. Goodlett. John $. Johnson.
w. j. Settles. w. II. Peasley, J. w. Brsoks.
John Kelly and John Nance. Those who
escaped numbered between 30 and 40 many
Of whom have been captured. The loss to
the building Is estimated at about $4,000,
fully Insured. The fire Is supposed to have
been caused by Lee Afford, an inmate who
In some mysterious manner escaped.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-16
THE NAVY SNORT OF MEN.
..-- -AH
Some Ingenious Figuring Necessary
to Man the New Ships.

WASHINGTON, March 14.-The Omaha.
late flagship of the Asiatic station, is now
on her way to Panama. The original item
tion was to have her change her crew Of long
service men at that point fer newly en-
listed crew to be sent down from the receiv-
ing ships in Atlantic ports. This plan has
been changed, however, and orders will be
sent to Panama directing the Omaha to pro-
ceen to the Mare Island Navy Yard to go
out of commission.
The reason for this is that the 270 men that
would be required to fit her with a crew will
be badly needed for some of the new vessels
about to be put In commission. The Mohi.
can, which will go out of commission at Mare
Island about the same time, will also release
about 200 men. The Omaha's place, as flag
ship OF the Asiatic station, will be supplied
the Portsmouth Navy Yard about the end Of
March,
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-16
IN WICKED NEW HAMPSHIRE.
A Tale Of Drunkenness Thst ma,
End In Murder.

PORTSMOUTH, N H., March 15.-James II.
Marston, aged As, g native Of North Hamp-
ton, hired team at Hampton last week and
went to Exeter, where he lndulged In spree
lasting several.days. Wednesday he made
the acquaintance Of an Irish farm hand and
the two spent the whole Of Wednesday drink
Ing. At ESQ last night they left Exeter, both
badly intoxicated. Shortly after s o'cloak
Marston's companion entered the Granite
House at Exeter and remained there during
the night When he arrived he was 80 drunk
as to be unable to register. This morning he
got up early and departed. At about O'Clock
this morning Marston's dead body was found
on the Plains road between Exeter and STRAIT
ham. Upon examination the body showed q
bad bruise under the right eye and four
smaller ones on the nose and forehead. On
the ground near the body were papers and
memorandum taken from the dead mans
pocket. His watch and chain were missing,
excepting one small piece OF chain. The
mans pockets contained no money. The
body was taken to Fleming's undertaking
room where Ii lies awaiting the arrival OF
Coroner Rider, who will hold an autopsy to-
morrow. Farther up the road was found the
horse and carriage In an old cellar, the horse
having been killed by falling against the un-
derpinning Of the building.
Sherih Coffin Is securing the adjacent
country for Marst0n's companion. who while
at the Granite House said nothing about the
accident Detailing Marston and wanted to
sell q watch answering the description Of
one worn by Marston. Until the result Of
the autopsy becomes known the case will
remain a mystery,
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-16
THE SUEvlA CAME IN ALONE,
But Her Low Pressure Cylinder Was
Smashed to Atoms.

PLYMOUTH, March 14.-Upon arrival here
it was found that the steamer Suevia's low
pressure cylinder was smashed to atoms and
the piston rod bent. As soon as possible
after the accident the Suevia was headed
sonthward with her lower topsail set. and
eventually got out of the channel at the
height OF the gale. under this sail. and, head
ing westward, the Suevia continued until
yesterday afternoon when the engineers man
aged to disconnect the smashed cylinder and
placed under steam with one cylinder, final
ly reaching Plymouth without assistance.I
LONDON. March 15-The steamer Suevia
will be dOcked at Plymouth for repairs. The
captain says last Mondays storm was the
totally disabled and fears she sank with all
on board.
Death Of Or. Windthorst.
BEREIN, March 14-Dr. Ludwig Wind
thorst. parliamentary leader Of the Catholic
party In Prussia, who has been dangerously
Ill for some days past, died this morning. He
was born In 1872.
An Appeal to France.
PARIS. March 14.-The Gillian insurgents
nave requested the French government not
to allow the new war ships which have Just
been completed at Toulon for the Gillian
government to leave that port for Chilan
waters.
The Dominion Parliament.
OTTAWA, Ont. March 14-Parliament has
Deen summoned to meet April 25.
Foreign Notes.
The police authorities have summoned
Lord Lonsdale for furious driving during his
recent 20 mile driving race against time.
- Inc innuenZa has made q reappearauce at
Rome. Among the sufferers is Hon. A. q.
Porter, the United States minister.
News from Finisterre statesIthat q fishing
sons drowned.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-16
GEN ERAL NEWS.

Inc Arizona legislature passed a bill Sat-
urday establishing the Australian ballot sys-
tenn in the territory.
The Republicans of Chicago have nomina-
ted Hampstead Washburne, son of the late +.
>. WashDurne, minister to France, for may
or.
There was very heavy snow storm in the
western part OF Canada Saturday and Satur-
day night. Railroad traffic is badly hamp-
cred.
A violent gale in Pittsburg Saturday blew
down the ruins OF the buildings recently
burned there. There were several very mar
row escapes.
The farm buildings Of George NJ. Harrison
with all OF their contents, Including live
stock, at Wilton, N. H, were destroyed by
nre yesterday. Loss $500.
Harmon ID. King. administrator Of the es-
tate OF the late Ebenezer M. French of Bridg-
port, Ct. has left town with large amount
OF the funds Of the estate.
Early this morning fire did $4,000 damage
70 the residence of Gen. Edward b. Fowler,
532 Monroe street, Brooklyn. VIM. Fowler,
aged Y was snffocated In his room.
The entire crew of the Italian bark Umber-
% Prlnce. which went ashore Friday night
on Romer shoals, N. T., were rescued Satur-
day. The bark will probably be a total
loss.
The sale Of the collection OF Brayton Ives
concluded Saturday in New York. The
amount Of the days sale was S87, $50, and
the grand total for the entire collection OF
curi0s was S166, ,946.
A bill has been passed surreptitiously
through theNewHampshire legislature which
gives to newly formed syndicate or corpor-
alton the right to take water from all lakes
and ponds In the state.
The Lynn Pre9s Publishing Company Sat
urday formally refused to accept the prop0'
sition OF the Lynn Typographical Union rel
alive to rules governing the office, and in
consequence the Union employees remaining
at work have been ordered to withdraw.
The will Of Jane ID. Robinson. widow OF
Robert /. Robinson of Providence, X. l., be-
queathed about $50, 900 to public charities In
that state and New York city. The New
Jersey Home for the Education and Care OF
Feeble Minded Children at Vineland, n. j.,
Is residury.
O'Kelley, O'Connor, Redmond and Har-
ingtop, PaInell's envoys, reached New 7 ork
Yesterday morning They were met by o
reception committee who presented an ad.
dress Of welcome. The delegates expect to
remain here two or three months and to raise
$500, 900 before they go back.
The schedule of assets and liabilities oi
the firm of Dudley. Hall q Co.. the Jailed tea
merchants of Boston, have Deen prepared.
The firms unsecured debts amount to $lS7,
600 and secured Indebtedness to $lSl,6O0. The
live assets are S80,70 not including about
$4,000 of doubtful accounts and consldera-
BILE real estate.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-16
A CANADIAN BLIZZARD.
Montreal swept Bv the Wind-The
Bonaventure Station Damaged.

CHICAGO, March ia special to the
Tribune from Montreal says Montreal and
vicinity was visited during the last "a hours
with terrific hurricane and blizzard. Great
damage was done In the city by wind. Pill
low & Hersey' new rolling mills were almost
totally destroyed. The spire of st. Patrick's
church and the magnificent new depot Of the
Grand Trunk Railway were damaged. Many
private buildings, barns amp houses In course
OF construction were almost demolished.
Early In the morning the streets were filed
etc. The storm has done tremendous dam
age In the country districts. As the wires
are down In all directions, reports are only
Just coming In and tbs full damage cannot
be accurately detarminAd
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-16
MANHATTAN ATHLETIC GAMES.
Ninety Contestants In a Runnlne
Race-cood Records Made.

NEW YORK, March 14.-The Manhattan
Athletic Club games in Madison Square Gar
den tonight drew large crowd. Ninety
men from various clubs ran in the 70 yard
handicap run which was divided into IA
heats. In the final heat S. V. r. Thayer, b.
A. A., 8 feet, won 1876 seconds. The 220
yards handicap run was won by James New
man, NJ. A. c., 10 yards. in 25 2 5 seconds.
The mile run had IS starters, and Z. Hyart-
berg, N. j. A. c., won In 4.s3 1-5. He had
20 yards start. K. K. Barnes won the run
ming broad jump covering 20 feet feet eight
inches. The 400 yards run for noyices was
won by VIM. O'Brien, West Side A. c., In
81 8 seconds. The 70 yard hurdle race was
won by 81. Morrill,, N. j. A., yards, in 10ii
seconds. In the five miles run T. 81. Collin
of the Varuna Boat Club, minute and 20
seconds, won time 27-50 2-5
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-16
EXCITEMENT IN CHICAGO.
An Italian Meeting AppIsuds the
Talk OF Guns.

CHICAGO, March ia large representa-
tive meeting Of Italians was held here this
evening to take action in regard to the occur
renee yesterday in New Orleans. DIR. Volt
no presided. and delivered an impassioned
address. Among other things he said
"Our countrymen were vilely slain by mob
OF assassins, shot down and murdered by
lawless and barbarous mob In the city of
New Orleans. This blood calls out for salts
faction, for redress. We demand Of the goY-
ernment Of the United States prompt, full
reparation In the name OF Justice,
humanity and civilization. IL Justice be
not. rendered, full and prompt, our
native land will speak even with the voice
OF her guns" This sentiment was received
with prolonged cheers and demonstrations
OF approval. Other similar speeches were
made.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-16
COTTON WASTE BURNED.
A Fight With Smoke In The MIddle-
sex jail at Lowell.

LOWELL, Mass. Msrcn 14.-A few prison.
ers were at work in the basement Of the
county jail on Thorndike street today sorting
cotton waste when In some unknown man.
ner some Of 1t burst into flames. The prison.
ers were rushed to their cells and an alarm
sounded.
The floor Of the jail cellar was covered a
foot deep with waste and the place was filed
with smoke In an instant. Ten minutes
after the discovery OF the fire. smoke was
pouring out Of the cellar windows In dense
clouds, but little of It penetrated the prison
as these Is no direct communication.
Nine streams Of water were turned into
the cellar and at 100 the smoke had cleared
away, the cellar being flooded with water.
There was no uneasiness among the prison
ers as meny Of them did not even know OF
the FIRE and no semblance Of a panic oc
Cured.
Reported Loss Of Life.
CHICAGO, March l4.-The wholesale druI
house of Humiston. Keeling q Co.. Lake
was burned Saturday. Loss. $4,000.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-16
Three AT A BLOW.
United States NaVys Loses Several
Vessels.
Gunbost GaIena and Tugs Nina and
Triana Wrecked.
Amateur Pilots Confused by Fog, and
Wind, and Tide.
And Solid Gay Head Proved a Serious
Obstacle.
The Triana Makes a Mistake in the
Harbor and Strikes.

VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass, March a.
United States steamship Galena and United
States steam tug Nina went ashore at 1915
last night. one mile south Of Gay Head light
house. during a strong southerly wind and
dense fog. The Galena was being towed
from New York to Portsmouth by the Nina.
The officers and crew, n in number, were
taken off by the Galena's boats, and the
breeches buoy, sent from the shore by the
Massachusetts Humane Society's station,
located at Gay Head. A heavy sea was
breaking at the time.
The officers and crews of both vessels are
being cared for at the residences Of the ma
tives at Gay Head. They saved nothing
from the wreck, having left the vessels has
tily. taking with them no personal effects
other than what they wore.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-16
AGAIN THE RULE or THREE.
Syracuse Is scour9ed BY FIre-A
Church Burned.

SYRACUSE, N. Y, March 15.-At five
o'clock this morning before the fremen left
the scene Of the disasters Of the previous
days fire broke out in st. James Episcopal
church on Lock street near James. In this
city. Having destroyed that structure II
spread to the McLennan fiat.next adjoining
owned by Peter B. McLennan. In less than
an hour and q half both structures were in
ruins, little Of the walls OF either being left
standing. The Standard Watch company
occupied the whole ground floor Of the Nc
Lehman building. Their loss Is between
SIS, 600 and $4,000. The McLennan block
Is valued about $4,000 and Is insured for
$4,000. The church cost about $1,000. The
building rnd furnishings are insured for
5000. 1t Is estsmated that the totol loss by
fire In Syracuse for the last "a hours will ag-
gregate over 81, 10000.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-16
WHAT WAS DONE WAS poNEWELL
Comments OF the New Orleans Pa
pers on the LynchIng.
New ORLEANS. March 15.-The estates"
saws editorialIv.

says eQlt0rlally:
Yesterday the cancer that has been for years
gnawiDg at our social system until good mems
hearts near despairAd-the hideous Mafia-was
once Tor ALL amid torrents Of blood, fiercely root
ed out by the peoples strong arm and with the
deople's instruments. The assassins OF our chief
OF police have been executed; peace to their ash
es. The evils which iemain 70 affiict our com
munity-a vicious Jury system and suborners liv.
Ing among ns-are not OF that deadly character
which demands heroic treatment. The offenses
may we'll be remitted to the slower and more de-
liberate judgment OF a court Of justice. Let con.
stitued authorities move against the Jury who out
ragged Justice and insulted common sense.
The "Times-Democrat," commenting edi-
torially on the events Of yesterday. after re-
ferring to the laxity of criminal justice la
this city for year or two past, says:
This paralysis Of justice was due neither to the
incompetency OF the police nor the incapaeity OF
the 0f1cals appointed TO administer laws It
was due to the settlement In New Orleans OF law
less bands Of men hailng mostly from Southern
Italy, who brought TO this country Of freedom and
free Institutions the perncious Ideas and mur-
derous methods which planted conspiracy and as
sassination societies In their quondam home, and
defy detection and laugh justice to seorn. The
short, sharp and decisive drama OF yesterday had
In II, moreover, waraing for another class
which they win do well not 10 disregard. We re
Ter to Jury hxers, who are experts at getting al
talesmen and jurymen and filing the Jury box
partial y or wholly, with men pledged to consul
above all things the interests Of the criminals
and see that convictions shall not be arrived al
by juries against them.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-16
Funeral Of senator nearst

SAN FRANCISCO. March 15.-Funeral SER
vices were held today over the remains Of
the late United States Senator George
Hearst at Grace church. being conducted by
Rev. W. G. Foute. Among the pail bearers
were Gov. Markham, Mayor Sanderson.
Chief Justice Beatty and others Of the most
prominent men In the state. In the funeral
PROCESSION were tue Second Brigade Nation
al Guard Of California. Congressional aud
Legislative Committees, Gen. Gibbons aud
staff. the Democratic stats and central COM
mlttees, the California State Democratic
Club. the Iroquois Club and many civic Or
ganizatlons.
Senator Hearst's body vas placed In the
vault OF the late United Stat es Senator Mil
ton 5. Latham at Laurel hill cemetery.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-16
Some More Naval BrIIIIancy.

NEW BEpFoRp, Mass, March 15.-The
government tug TrIana went ashore at
Ledge esroaasye 0aiy on this
ebbing and flowing in her. The vessel was
going to the Galena wreck, and mistaking
Gannipitsett for Tarpaulin Cove, headed in'
The life savers found sS hnanas her coming IL and
not having any red rs, tss% burned sns Hash lights
The Triana has two holes In her bottom and
probably lies on the rocks.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-16
Slept for Eight Months.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, March l4.-Hiram
McConkey OF Springport, Jackson county,
has been asleep for eight months. Last July
ne lost the power Of speech, was taken III.
went to bed and has not spoken or opened
MS eyes since. Saturday night blood began
TO flow from his head and ears and suddenly
he came to his senses. He remembers moth
Ing since he went into the sound sleep, but
can recall everything previous to that time.
During eight months the functions of the
body remained Quiescent
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-16
The CIoakmakers Held.

leader of the striking cloakmakers in New
York city. was released on bail TODAY. bnt
re-arrested by officers from New YORK an
the charge Of extortion, At hearing here
today Of the striking cloakmakers charged
with riosiug, all but three were held 10 avail
the action Of the grand Jury.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-16

The following are the United States Signal
Service observations for yesterday. March
10th, 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, 800, SW, cloudy; New York, 32o.
S, cloudless; Philadelphia, 800, SW,
cloudy; Washington. $40, S, partly cloudy I;
Albany, S20. 8. cloudy; Buffalo, 800, SW,
snow; ssnnso Cleveland, 36o. SW. cloudy; Detroit.
81, SW, cloudy; Chicago. 44o, W, cloudy !;
st. Paul, 24o, W. cloudless; Duluth, 22o, NV,
cloudless; st. Vincent, missing; Bismarck,
TO-. NJ cloud jacksonville, $40, NE. cloud
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-16
DIPLOMATS ALL At SEA.
The Lynchers Have Invented Some.
thing EntiYeIv New.

WASHINGTON. March ia telegram
from Secretary Blaine to Gov Nichols of
Louisiana has been sent as a consequence Of
the representations made orally by the
Italian minister to Secretary Blaine yester-
day afteanoon, and again this morning oral
ly, and subsequently today In writing to the
following effect:
The minister protested against the con-
duct Of the local authorities OF New Orleans
who. he said, had motto My failed to prevent
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-16
The italian Government Protests.
A KentuckIan Among Them.
Consider Them JuatIfIed

GALVESTON. Tex, March 15.-The de-
spatches from New Orleans created a pro-
found sensation here. Macheca was quite
well known here as rich man. Those here
familiar with the situation consider the New
Orleans peOpla iustifiad In their actinn-
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-16
coIIlded IN Portsmouth na,bo,

PORTSMOUTH. N. H., March l4-ThIs morn
din, bound for ClementspOrt, N, s.. In at
tempting to leave the lower harbor, collided
with the schooner Woodward Abrahams.
carrying away her spanker, rail- and cut
water. The Abrahams lost her foretopmast
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-16
Notes

The Cleveland League club has signed
center fielder McAleer for the season.
Malcolm W. Ford. al around arc athlete, has
Athletic Union Of New York.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-16
ATramp steamer SUNK.

NEW YORK, March 15.-The British tramp
steamer Curlew sank early this morning az
her pier, the sea-cocks having been accidently
left open. The crew escaped. During the
day the water was pumped out OF her. Inc
vessel was about TO sail for Newfoundland
with a cargo of leather and OIL
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-16

Murder at Augusta.

AUGUSTA, March 14.-John Cronin, a
river driver 63 years old, died tonight OF
hemorrhage of the brain caused by blows
received In a saloon row Saturday evening.
No arrests have yet been made.
A Supposed Attempt at Escape.
THoMAsToN, March 15.-George Knights
the Poland wife murderer. who has been in
the state prison "a years, attempted tc
escape today. He has been at work In the
prison stable and had considerable liberty.
He WAS seen by man walking ON the rail-
road track and reported to the prison. OH
Ger Charles Pierce recaptured Knights anG
returned him to his old quarters.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-16
Two Killed by a Brake Beam

PHILADELPHIA, March 15.-EnglLe 393
and six cars were wrecked last night near
Beaver Valley, on the Philadelphia s. Read
ing road. Engineer John Fisher and Fire
man James Wood were killed. and Brake
man Clinton Harder had one OF his legs
broken. The accident was caused By the
cowcatcher Of the engine striking brake
beam which had fallen from preceding
train and lay upon the track.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-16
Recovered TWO RodIss.

NEW YORK, March 15.-Wreckers en-
ployed OF what remains Of the steamer City
of Richmond, which got ablaze at her pier
some days ago, this evening recovered the
on the vessel, who had not been seen since
the fre.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-16
Navassa Rioters to Hang.

vassa rioters rioters case was In court ava;r
today. Geo. S. Key. Henry Jones and Ed
ward Smith, who were participants and who
after being found guilty Of murder. invoked
the interference Of a higher court to save
were WERE, sentenced to be hanged May Is. '""'
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-16
Another Wanskuck Strike.

PROVIDENCE, March 1.-The Wsnskuck
list was posted Friday morning and a meet.
Ing ing Of Of The weavers held Friday evening at
witch it was voted not to accept the scale Of
wages in the new price list The owners
they w start up with
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-16
SATURDAYS Raliof

SACRAMENTO. CAL, March 14.-The ballot
for United States Senator today resulted !:
Estee. "a; DeYoung, 49, FELTON,, IA; Blan.
chard, II; Johnston, 4; Wttmore. I. The
Democrats cast their complimentary vote for
William d. English. ~
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-16
a cIf, Rv o r Barnun1.

BRIpeEpcRr, CT, March 14;1P; l. ,d5av bar
mum closed a contract with archiIsc'ss OK 30
for the erection Of bulldlns ns.p.sI ~ and scien.
as gift from him 70 .ne hiss"''S
tidc societies OF this city
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-16
vassar college Settles.

PoUeHKEEpsIE. N. Y, March 14.-Vassar
College has settled with the next Of kin Of
John Guy vas;ar. Dy sd RsydI1g ,g .h them $i4o,oOO
Vassar,
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-16
MR. BLAINE Purs IN a WORD.
He Warns Governor Nichols That
Italy Is a Friendly Nation.

WASHINGTON, March 15.-Secretary
Blaine tonight sent the following telegram to
Governor Nichols at New Orleans:
IL has been represented to the President by the
Minister OF Italy, accredited TO this government
that among the victims Of the deplorabe massa-
ere which took place In the city OF New Orleans
yesterday, were three or more subjects OF the
King OF Italy. Our treaty with that friendly gov.
ernment, which under the constitution Is the SUI
preme law OF the lond, guarantees 10 Italian sub
1ects domiciled In the United States ''most con-
slant protection and security for their persons
and property" making them amenable on the
same basis as our own citizens to the laws of the
United States and OF the several states, In their
due aud orderly administration. The President
deeply regrets that the citizens Of New Orleans
should so have disparaged the purity and ade-
quacy OF their own judicial tribunal as to transfer
TO the passionate judgment Of a mob q question
that should have been adjudged dlspassionately
and by settled rules Of law. The government Of
the United States must give TO the subjects Of
friendly powers that security which II demands
for our own citizens when temporarily under for
eign Jurisdiction. IL Is the hope Of the President
that you will cooperate with with him In main
tanning the obligations Of the United states tow
ards the Italian subjects who may be within peril
during the present excitement, that further blood
shed and violence may be prevented, and that all
offenders against the law may be promptly
brought to Justice.