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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-01-03
T he Best
SWiNDL sRS IN LIN so.
They Got Trusted for Furniture on
which To sorrow Money.

LYNN, Mass, January Frank b. Swaty
a crayon artist. of Springfield, Mass, hav-
ing wife and two children there. and Lii e
E. Dorm, 10 years old. also of Springfield,
came to Lynn Wednesday and hired a tene-
ment at 432 Empire street. They went TO D
8. II. Power & Co.'s furniture store and OBJ
tained $3.50 worth of goods on the Install
ment plan and piano at Miss S. A. B Boyn-
toms warerooms on the same terms, making
small cash payment in each case. They
made out bill for the goods on printed
bill heading purporting to be that of Power
d. Co., and signed Dy the firm as paid. The
billhead was obtained by purchasing some
minor articles. Swaty removed the ink ana
made cut the bill to suit himself. The,
went to M. r Connolly, money lender.
this morning. representing that they " ere
10 want of cash. and asked for loan of
$500. Connolly had circular sent out by
James E, Kelly, attorney, Boston. stating
that parties of this description were swind-
ling dealers in New England. He notified
the police, who arrested and locked up the
Dqir
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EMPTY SADDLES TELL OF A BATTLE.
A Scout Reports Fourteen Cavalry
Horses In the Hostile Camp.
This Probably Means That Brooke or
Carr Have Lost Men.
Troops Closing In on the Redskins
In the Bad Lands.

OMAHA, Neb., January "A special to
the Bee from Pine Ridge says scout just in
from the hostiles reports that IA cavalry
horses with saddles and other equipments on
were brought into the hostile camp last nigh
by young warriors. The scout heard the
hostiles remark that there were IA less
soldiers two fight and that the hostlles lost
only to warriors in getting the IA cavalry
horses, etc. The scouts report created a
new sensation here. being followed up by in
creased activity around military head
quarters. That the intelligence means that
battle or skirmish has taken place in
which Brooke's or Carr's command lost men
is little doubted
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THE STATE.
ANpRoscoeeIN COUNTY.


The plans for the new Lake Auburn hotel
have been prepared The hotel frontage is
150 feet and its depth 80 feet. The front
piazza swells out in a round corner at either
end to width of 35 feet, and the extension
bays and swelling windows upon its front
add much attractivepess. The old house is
moved back and is to be cleared of partitions
upon the first floor, to make one large dining
room 40xl00 feet The house will have 40
rooms and the best outlook to the lake tina t
is to be found. The second story, and the
roof are broken by towers and gables.
The archittct is Fred Pope of Boston.
Peculiarly, there is no frost in the ground
and excavation for the foundation are in pro.
ce-s.
AROosTOOK COUNTY.
The outward freight over the Canadian
Pacific from Houlton, Fort Fairfield, Presque
amounted to S350,000. The inward and pas
senger traffic would increase this sum to
about $l,500.000.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
Fire in Lewis Bradstreet's house at Bridg-
ton, Thursday, did $500 damage; partially
covered by insurance.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
1t is estimated that $45O,0O0 was expended
in building and repairs at Augusta, in 1880,
including $4,000 on the State House addi-
tioD, $4,000 ON the insane hospital, and
$4,000 on the new bridge.
Quartermaster' stores to replace those de-
stroyed by fire at Lewiston January 7th, 1890
have just been shipped to Adjutant General
Srague from the Frankfort, Waterford, Rock
Island and Springfield arsenals. having been
given the state by an act of Congress.
FRANKLIN COUNTY
Twenty. eight inches of snow fell in the
lasttwo storms in Harrington.
KNOX COUNTY.
The Rockland Opinion has found a haunt,
ed house in Camden, in which the ghost
manifests his or her presence by playing the
plano.
YORK COUNTY
The town of South Berwick has sued
Freeman Ham, Clarence Bradford and
Florence Knight to recover sums alleged to
be due from them as tax collectors In past
years.
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The Case Of c. A. New ton.

WASHINGTON January 2.-Cbief Justice
Bingi = II, in tue criminal court today, made
an order certifying the case of G. A. Newton,
indicted In November last for violating the
civil service law, to the court in general term
to be heard in the first instance. Newton
was an officer of the Old Dominion Repub-
ican Club. and is charged with having So
licited from the government employees con-
tributions for political purposes. His counsel
filed demurrer to the indictment, raising
the point that the acts charged do not consti-
tute an offense, and IL the court should con-
strue that the acts are an offense under the
law, that then the law Is unconstitutional,
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STATE BOARD OF TRADE.
The Annual Report of secre1
Rich.

M. N. Rich, the secretary Of the Porta.
Board Of Trade. has made his annua.
view OF the business Of the State of Mai
for the year 1890. Mr.. Rich says:
The business Of Maine, on the VIII. !,
good condition of business at the first OF ths
year, the great ice harvest, the money paid
by tourists, the good year the shipbnild-
ing operations, have helped to make mOne-
easy, and this has led TO the opening OF Il
lines OF Industries. The attention Of none
men has been drawn to this state, there h.
Ing been vety general adverting Of the
sources OF the state, and much money Ia.
come here for investment. but some money
mas been sent from Maine 10 Western and
Northern States for investment. Nue.
credit Is due TO the local press Of the
for the great advantages Of Maine as a
for the Investment OF money have been
ably presented. The general good condit
OF business throughout the state, led tog
sales and the prompt payment Of bills.
we have had no large failures In this sts
in fact, very few small ones. This led tC
general feeling Of confidence ON the part
the general business public and the ban
and when there was q general feeling
restlessness In the outside business woI
there was no excitement here. This marh
feeling OF confidence showed the sonnd CO
dition OF business In this state. The Nal
banks stood BY the business men and :
all required assistance. Another great.R
Trading to our commercial success was
great crops Of the year. Not only were
GOOD, but the farmers received high pR
for the produce. Maine has held
legitimate business remarkably q
considering the efforts made TO div
the trade OF the coast towns
other markets by the opening OF nc
lines OF steamers. The revival Of the 81
building interest noticed In my report OF
year ago, has continued To increase.
disturbance In South America has interru
I'd 10 some extent our South American Al
ber trade, yet extensive preparations nav,
Deen made for cutting logs on all the great
streams Of the state. These operations will
give employment at good wages to large
number OF woodsmen. The railroad system
of tie state has been pushed out TO timber
lands up TO this time 100 remote from mean
of transportation to be successfully worked
IL Is probable that there will be still fur
ther increase Of the railroad facilities OF u
state this year. Almost every city andk
Of the state has not only shown an incr
Of population, but new dwelling houses
better stores and improved business b.
are noticeable on every hand. fhls e4.
sive building shows that Maine Is keep
pace with the general prosperity OF
country, and 1t Is q gratifying indics
that our capitalists are keeping mt
their money at home, which Is also evide
by the great increase of deposits In the
ings banks, as well as the Increase OF
ing loan associations.
II think the State Board Of Trade has
a good influence. 1t has encouraged an
taolished small industries. The
boards have promoted large and small
Il
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The Young Mems Christian Association
will hold special meeting at their rooms Sun
day. At 80 o'clock Rev. j. r. Crosser the
popular young mems preacher, will give a
talk to young men. which will be very inter-
estlng on the subject, "B. c. 600, What q
young man resolved them" There will be
some fine singing, which you will want to
hear. All young men are cordially invited
to attand.
Young mems meeting Sunday morning at
9.15 o'clock at the Y. M. G. A. parlors, led
by Lucian 5. Dinsmore. All young men are
cordially invited.
Tie Young Mems Christian Association
with the help Of the Woman's Auxiliary
have fitted up room for the use Of the boys.
This afternoon a boys department will be
organized and all boys between the ages Of
ten and fifteen are cordially invited to at
taud
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STAGE REALISM.
A Grand Fire Scene Enacted in New
York Theatres,
With a Transition to "a Pile
Smoking Ruins.
The Fifth Avenue and HI.
Completely Burned Out.

NEW YORK, January 3.-About midnight
the Fifth Avenue Theatre was discovered on
nre. apparently In the back near the stage,
Three alarms were turned In and fremen
swarmed to the place. They broke into the
building by various entrances but the fire
had too much headway and soon broke
through the roof. The whole interior was
In flames. Fanny Davenport's scenery and
costumes, used in the presentation Of
CLEOPATRA" were destroyed. The fro
spread to the neighboring buildings, and
Herrmann's Theatre and Crooks sporting
goods emporium were soon blazing. Six
distinct explosions in the interior caused a.
stampede In the crowd that gathered Ha q
ry Miners Palace Is on fire. The loss on tE
Fifth Avenue Theatre Is S125.OCO MagIeiaS
Hermann says 1t cost him s65,OO0 to rsLf
Dockstader,s Theatre into the prese-. =
mann's Theatre. Besides losing
$4,000 worth Of theatrical effects
tunes. At 10 minutes Of a fam
borne on the strong northwest Dree
on the roof OF the SturtevaDt House
Broadway, setting the hotel on fire.
guests were hustled out amidst great excl
ment and hurriedly conveyed to the nur
Gus nearby hotels.
LATER.-The latest report Is that
Davenports loss is about $4,000. A.
m the fire In the Sturtevant House
ported under control. The upper DO
the hotel was pretty badly damageL. 4.a
roof was burning fully fifteen minutes
fore 1t was discovered. An estimate Of
total loss. as near as can be learned tonigc
Is over $4,000. Mrs. Hermann saved b.
four pet doves. Her husband SAID
vorIte trick apparatus, worth $40
lost to him forever. The occupA.
stores on the west side Of Broadway. "a.
2Sth to 10Th streets (the burned district,
were: 1,1S5. ]. j. Slater, shoes; 1,1s7, sIf
entrance to Fifth Avenue Theatre;
Cash Register Company; 1,701, 4
Crook q Co.. sporting goods; ]
l.. Shero. tailor; 1876. entr
to Herrmann's Theatre; 1197 A. K. Korcl
florist; 1883 j. b. White, jeweler; 1901 Weis
mann, florist; 1908 Hannah & Son, shoes.
The goods in these stores are badly damaged
by water. Should the walls topple In, the
salvage will be very small. The explosions
came from the Fifth Avenue Theatre aud
were caused probably by the bursting OF gas
tanks. The first one came near doing seri-
Gus Injury to firemen and several reporters
In the building. Ftremen on the roofs Of
the burning baildings had narrow escapes
during the fire. Some lively scenes
witnessed In the Brewer House br-
was no panic.
At 8 o'clock the fire Is s:..ii purr
Fifth Avenue Theatre Is a compile
Herrmann'S Is not much better.
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TROOPS CLOSING IN.
Pale Face Warriors Moving on the
Indian Stronghold.

OMAHA, Neb., January 2.-The Bees
special fiom Rushville says: 1t is definitely
known that about HOO hostiles are fortified
near the mouth of White Clay Creek. Gen.
Brooke with detachments of troops is
swinging round to the north of them. Gen.
Carr is supposed to be approaching from the
west, and Gen. Miles will make dash from
the south. The force thus ENGAGED is
thought to be ample for a1nihilating the
entire band. ambassadors from this hostile
camp were today again suing for peace and
offering to surrender their arms. 1t Is not
known here whether the terms will be
granted or not. The opinion prevails that
in view of the actions of the rebels in
slaughtering the troops while under flag of
truce, not much weight will be given their
pretended repentance. That the hostiles
have been largely REINFORCED within the
past two days there is no longer any doubt.
There SEEMS reasonable ground for rumors
that some of the Indians from other agencies
or the British possessions have joined them
A report reached here by courier today that
foraging party of Indians from the main
cemp on White Clay attacked the ranch of
Douglas Points, a few miles west, last night
killed him. and drove away 400 head of
cattle.
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SMALL POX RAGING.
Hundreds cf Casss Reported on the
aaexican Border.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, January 2.-For some
months past, an epidemic of small pOx has
been raging along the Texas and Mexican
borders as well as in several towns In the
interior of Texas. Advices from San Anto-
MIA, Texas. this morning, state that yester-
day the Mexican government sent a corps of
physicians from Eagle Pass to vaccinate the
people and Isolate those stricken with the
dread, disease. A strict quarantine is en-
forced on the American side. No one is al
lowed to cross the border from either side
were 400 cases In Porfore DIaZ. but str,nge
quarantine and skilful medical attention has $
reduced this number one half.
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Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate In
the county have been recorded at the regis
try Of deeds:
Brunswick-Aaron Hinkey 10 Edward L. Hack
er ct ais. 81.
Jordan Snow to Edward l.. Hacker, ct ais.
s5U0.
Naples-Leonard C. Riggs to Lorenzo Jackson.
$50.
Portland Harry NJ. Fessenden to Francis C.
Fessenden. 81.
Gorham-Frank II. DeerIng to Chas W. Deer
Ing.
BridgtOn- Chas. NJ. Staples to Sylvester Bishop.
S4OO.
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MAINE TOW N -
North YARN outh.

The Ladies' Circle held an entertain
at the yestry, Tuesday evening, Dec.
which the district school Of fifty years
was represented. The parts were tax
the elderly people, Mr.. L. ID. Loring
as master. An oyster stew was furnish
all who wished at the close Of the ents
ment. The ladies' cleared S3i after J
all expenses.
We are glad to see Mr.. Chas. Mitchell
has been confined to the house for some
on our streets again.
Mr.. Clarence Pierce and his mot
Woodfords, are visiting at Clarence Lo
Gray.
The house Of Charles I. Mayberry
fire from the chimney Friday morning
O'Clock, The damage was light.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
By All Cd d S

The most generally useful medicine is Ayers
Pills. AS remedy for the various diseases
OF the stomach, liver, and bowels, these
Pills have no equal Their sugar-coating
causes them not only to be easy and
pleasant to take, but preserves their medi-
cinal integrity in all climates and for any
reasonable length of time. The best family
medicine, Ayers Pills are. also. unsurpassed
for the use of travellers, soldiers. sailors,
campers, and pioneers. In some of the
most critical cases, when all other remedies
have failed,
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on the Grand Trunk.

MONTREAL, January 2.-William VAIN
wright, formerly assistant manager Of the
Grand Trunk Railway, has been appointed
to the position of assistant general manager
of that road. 1t is understood he will also
fill the position Of traffic manager, made va
cant by the promotion of l.. J. Sergeant TO
Sir Joseph Hickson's place.
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OBITUARY.
orIn Hawkes..

Mr.. Orin Hawkes., aged go, Of Portland,
dropped dead about 1890 yesterday morning
on the corner Of Franklin and Federal
streets. Boston. The cause was probably
heart disease. Mr.. Hawkes. went to Boston
a few days ago and was making some in
vestments there. In company with DIR. F.
M. Weld of Huntington avenue, he was on
his way to see an agent in that section Of the
city when he received the fatal shock. The
city undertaken took charge of the body.
The police have stocks valued at Si0.50o
found in the pocket Of the deceased.
Mr.. Orin Hawkes. was well known citi-
zen of this city and resided on Deering
street. About the time of the fire he was
proprietor OF clothing store on Congress
street. He leaves widow and daughter
aged about sixteen years.
Judge Daniel Clark.
MANCHESTER, January 2.-Judge Daniel
Clark of Manchester, N. e., died OF pneu-
monia this morning, AGED 81. He was born
in Stratham, N. a., graduated at Dartmocth
in 1884. was aduitted to the bar In 1887 and
served In the legislature and In Congress.
He was Judge Of the United States District
Court of New Hampshire since 1866. He
was president pro tenn of the United States
Senate, In which he served two terms. two
sessions. during the absence OF hannibal
Hamlin.
While In the Senate he was an intimate
friend Of Senator Fessenden of Maine. The
latter, after delivering his famous eulogy on
Senator F0ote Of Vermont. turned to Clark
and said when he was no more he only asked
that Clarke should deliver his obituary.
Judge Clark leaves widow and two sons.
Abbie m. Hanscom.
BATH. January 2.-Thursday evening Miss
Abbie Maude Hanscom, eldest daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Il. Hanscom, died sud
denly from heart disease. She retired at
o'clock and half an hour later was found
dead. She was a graduate Of the Bath High
school, class Of 1886, and from the Boston
Conservatory Of Music three years later.
Alexander william kinelake.
LONDON, January 2.-The death OF Alex
ander William Kinglake, the historian. Is
announced. Be was born In 1911 near Taun-
ton, and educated at Eton and Trinity Col
lege. Cambridge.
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paath In a CollIerx.

BERLIN, January 2. - A despatch
Beehun, Westphalia. announces a dis
explosion in a coal pit at that plac
numOer Of lives lost Is unknown. The
ef two men killed and nire Injured w
covered from .he pit.
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Ayers Pills
prove effective

prove enectlVe.
"In the summer of 1864 was sent to the
Annapolis hospital, suffering with chronic
diarrhea. While there, / became so re-
duced in strength that could not speak and
was compelled to write everything wanted
TO say. was then having some % or 30
stools per day. The doctors ordered medi-
cine that ] was satisfied would be of no
benefit to me. ! did not take it, but per-
suaded my nurse to get me some of DR..
Ayers Pills. About two o'clock in the after
noon ! took six of these pills, and by mid
night began to feel better. In the morning
the doctors came again, and after deciding
that my symptoms were more favorable, gave
me different medicine, which did not use,
Dut took four more Of the pills instead, The
next day the doctors came to see me, and
thought | was doing nicely, (and so did y.
then took one pin day for week. At the
end of that time, considered myself cured
and that Ayers Pills had saved my life. |
was then weak, but had no return OF the
disease, and gained in strength as fast as
could be expected."-F C. Luce, Late Lieut..
56th Regt Mass. Vol. Infantry
"Ayer's Pills are
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was SICK and Insane,

PREsoUE ISLE. January 2.-Charles A.
Whitney of Presque Isle, merchant, hung
himself today. Sickness and temporary in
sanity caused the act
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school?" A paper of great weight and In
terest on this topic by Rev. Mr.. Hill Of Port
laud, was, In the compelled absence of DIR.
Hill, read by Rev. j. l.. Seward. The posi-.
tion was maintained that this system is
timely, feasible and that the way of school
progress lies Just In this direction for all
grades In our system. The value Of "the
library system Of study" was clearly brought
out by Prof Jordan In the discussion Of DR..
Hill,s nanar
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MRS. Palmer's Lecture.

In the evoning large audience listened 10
an address on "How can we improve our
common schools?" by Mrs. Alice Freeman
Palmer. ex-president Of Wellesley College.
The speaker plead for greater enthusiasm in
ture Of their pupils. The great questions OF
the hour are TO be settled In the public
schools. The speaker criticized the too great
attention to processes and methods. The
scientific method Is to be used with much
common sense. Time Is often wasted In
trying to teach something already known.
Clear thinking and exact speaking are
needed
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Ma king a New Town.
Joshua Renner Arrested.
Declared a Divide nd.

LIvERMoRE FALLS. January 2-The San
dy River National Bank, Pennington, which
recently voted to go into voluntary liquda.
ton. is closing up affairs and has declared a
dividend of $40 per share.
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The following are the United States Signal
Service observations for yesterday. January
I'd, taken at p. m., 18th meridian time
the observations for each station being given
in this order: Temperature. direction Of the
wind, state of the weather:
Boston, 40o. calm, clobdy; New York
400, w. rain; Philadelphia. 42o. NV, cloud
less; Washington. 400, NV, cloudy; Alba
ny, 400, NV, rain; buffalo, 260. NV, snow
Cleyeland., 24o, NV, snow Detroit. 200
Paul. Ice, Sc, clnudless; Duluth. 1So. NV
cloudless; St. Vincent, 280, NV, cloudy
Bismarck, 26o,. S, cloudless; Jacksonville
So, NV, cloudless.
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rne Next Encampment.

RUTLAND, Vt, January 9. &c
Russell A. Alger Uf Michigan. i"
Burst Of Illinois, and Ira M. Hedl
York have been appointed con
transportation for the 25th annua
ment of the Grand Army.
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Ar the Gospel Mission.

The summary of the work done at the
Gospel Mission during December shows a
great deal accomplished. Mr.. and Mrs.
Pearson have made 1874 visits ON the sick
and needy, much aid has been furnished
and several unfortunate persons from other
places have been assisted to reach their
homes
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Aftert tne sI,xxaro.

KANSAS CITY, January 2-The last
belated passenger trains stalled on the
sas prairie in yesterdays snow storm q
reach the Union depot until this aftei
Ali the roads In Kansas have been c
and traffic has been resumed on T
sphadula TINA
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still Alarm.

Hose No. was called last evening to Mrs.
Spruin's clothing establishment on Middle
street. nearly opposite the Lakeside Press.
The fire caught from an over heated stove
The water did more injury than the fire, but
the loss must be considerable in goods, say
nuar G1n0
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Cold Wave Coming,

The following telegram has been received
from the chief signal officer:
WASHINGTON, January 2, 1891.
Observer, Portland:
Hoist cold wave signal. The temperature
will fall to about 13o by a. In. January Sd.
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weather Observations,

NJ daily ther.....2s.2 Max. vel. wind. ..8 SW
nj iximum ther- ....34.8l Total precip....... .66
Minimum ther....17.5i