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The Portland daily press., 1891-03-18
THAT WAFER WORKS CHARTER.
Legislators undoIng MIschief-T
School District Bill.

CONCORD, N. H., March 17.-In the House
this forenoon the following was offered by
Mr.. Spring of Lebanon, and adopted:
Wher cas-, 1t is claimed that House bill No. SO
entitled ian act to incorporate the Salem water
works." which recently became a law, was passed
by this House under mtsapprehension as to its
Resolved, That the judiciary committee be re-
quested to examine the same and make an early
report thereon by bill or otherwise.
In the Senate Mr.. Woodbury.. one Of the
incorporators named In the bill, presented
the following. which was adopted:
Resolved, That committee OF three be an
pointed by the president to examine the charter
OF the Salem Water Works Company ror the pur-
pose oil determining whether or not 1t contains
cy or detrimental to the people of the state and to
report a Dill making such amendments or altera-
and expedient.
The House killed the bills this morning
providing for the employment of counsel for
persons prosecuted for fishing in North
Pond; providing for medical examinations
and inquests In case Of death BY yiolence. re.
quiring additional fire escapes on manufacto-
Iies ana pubic buildings, and protecting fur
bearing animal. A long discussion occurred
on the question Of accepting the report of
the committee "inexpedient to leeislats;,
on the bill permitting towns by a maioritv
vote Of those present at any special meetine
to return to the old district school system in.
stead Of requiring majority Of all legal
iected, 109 to 14S. Amid much confusion
several dilat0ry motions were made and re-
jected on division and roll calls. The hill
was ordered to third reading.
In the afternoon the Senate, by a strict
party vote. ordered the bill establishing a
by appointment by the governor and Conn.
eli to third reading.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-18
ABOUT THE JURORS.
Have Had Money-o'Malley
Is ShadoWed.

PHIL ADELPHIA, March II. - A special
from New Orleans to the Times, In regard to
the recent tragedy, says: Jacob M. Selig-
men, foreman of the jury, has fled to Gin
cinnati. He was terribly frightened when
he was arrested to save his life from an in
furiated assemblage Of citizens. As no
charge had been preferred against him he
was released later and, guarded by several
in the evening and left the city. The six ju-
rors who are known to have stood out for an
acquittal of all the Italians do not dare to
leave their homes, and the others are more
or less ostraciZed by the community.
The grand jury will investigate their
conduct. Foreman Seligman is known to
have gone upon the jury with considerable
sum Of money in his possession. His meth
ods Of communication with the outside have
not been disclosed, but they were not espe-
Seligman, Bolven and Donegan were fixed
before they went into the jury room. Most
of the other jurors were mere boys, persons
without standing in the community, or men
easily led. Tronchet, Berry and MacKesy.
and others, who are believed to have been
honest. had no interests at stake, and allow
ed themselves to be swayed by the positive
stand Of the others. but stopped at the prop
Osition to liberate all of the accused.
The survivors of the original party OF 10
ber, met in the Orleans cell. felicitated
themselves over their escape, shook hands
with the reporters and talked about the
scenes of the day before. All of them
claimed they were innocent of any connec-
tion with Hennessey's assassination, and be-
lieved they would have been spared even If
they had been found by the crowd, which
was the case with PretZ0, Sunzeri and Ma
trli. However. they were afraid to trust
themselves to the fury of the mob, which
had gone beyond the intentions Of the lead
ers.
1t is said by Italians that Consul Carte
called upon Governor Nichols for protection
for those endangered. before the lynching
took place, but the governor told him 1t was
matter for municipal action and referred
him to Mayor Shakespeare, who could not be
found
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-18
MORE TIES ON THE TRACK AT WELLS.
Evidence Of Someone's Condition OF
Total Depraylty.
Railroad Commissioners TO Look
After Bridges and culverts.
The Augusta Murderer surrenders
Himself and 10 8aIled.

BIDDEFoRD. March 17.-George w. Hilton
of Wells. while on his was to town meeting
Monday. made discovery that undoubtedly
saved several lives and large loss to the
BostO & Maine railroad. He was crossing
the railroad bridge over the cut through
Maryland Ridge he saw tie lying across
the railroad track. He removed 1t and then
saw another little way of. A train was
coming and was so near that he knew he
would not have time TO remove the second
sleeper. He accordingly ran up the track
and stopped the train until the obstruction
was removed. The train then started along
slowly. but had only gone a short distance
when third tie was seen placed across the
rails the same as the other two. The train
was again stopped and this removed. and no
other distractions were discovered.
There seems to be some villain who Is In
dnstriously plotting TO wreck train In that
section. The close call which train had at
the time the two tramps, Gallagher and Sui
livan were arrested will be remembered, and
IL was only few days ago that an attempt
was made Just out Of Dover to cause a cataS-
trOphe by swinging rail across the track.
In the two last cases IL has proved fortunate
for the Boston & Maine that the Law against
walking on railroad track Is not observed.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-18
IN FANEuIL HALL.
Boston italians Adopt Resolutions
Protesting Against Lynchii aw.

BOSTON, March IA meeting under the
auspices Of the italian colony In this city,
was held In Faneuil Hall tonight, to protest
against the recent killing of the italian pris-
oners at New Orleans. Nearly 5000 people
attended the gathering, which was orderly,
although the speakers We're thoroughly in
earnest. Their uttersnces were greeted
with intense enthusiasm.
DR.. X. Brindisi presided, and Professor j.,
Rabblno of Providence denounced the mas
sacre In strong language and demanded that
all possible repaTatiOn be made.
Or. j. Maccaluso said the affair was a last
ing disgrace to Americans. He proposed
that Italians should observe day Of uniyer-
sal mourning. He denounced the partici-
pants In the massacre as unworthy the name
OF American citizens.
+. Laurcello said that the Italians were
not blood-thirsty, but demanded that the
guilty. ones be punished. He proposed an
NJ. Defiippo Marchino and Dominic Maggi
also made addresses, the latter being the on
ly one who spoke In English. The following
resolutions were adopted:
Whereas, On March IA, 1891, certain citl-
Zens Of New Orleans, in cowardly manner,
assassinated eleven Italians In the hands of
the law, after having been found not guilty
of the crimes imputed to them; and,
whereas, This constitutes an insult to civ
ilization and an offense to the Italians in this
country;
Resolved. That we protest against the in
famous measure, the same to be telegraghed
to the plenipotentiary minister of Italy at
Washington communicating the resolutions,
and ask him to insist with the Italian gov
ernment for prompt and just reparation.
We also telegraph the Italian Consul at New
Orleans to kindly present the coincidence Of
the Italians of Boston to the families of the
deceased. These resolutions shall be given
to the newspapers Of this city and to the
Italian press of New York.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-18
oBITuARY.
Prince Jerome Napoleon.

Ftt1CS JoFom6 NdpotoOns
ROME, March 17.-Prince Jerome Napol-
con, died today.
The funeral of Prince Napoleon will be
conducted with religions ceremonies. The
body Will be Inferred In the crypt of the
Royal Mausoleum In the church OF La Super
go, on Collina Heights near Turin.
Prince jerome Napoleon was the
nephew Of the first Napoleon. He was born
In exile September 9, 1922, at Trieste. Most of
the prescribed Bonapartes went to live at
Rome where they were protected by the Vat
ican.
In 1S45 Prince Napoleon took advantage Of
a visit TO Paris to conspire with the chiefs Of
the democratic party, who Sc ideas he pro-
fessed to approve. His conduct inspired un-
easiness and he was requested to cross the
frontier. just before the revolution Of 1S48
the ex-ktng Jerome and his son once more
obtained leave TO reside In FIance. When
pretended only to the title of citizens. Prince
Napoleon was elected Deputy for Corsica.
Next we tnd Prince Napoleon living In
splendor In the Palais Royal, and continuing
the traditions Of his place. Paul de Cassag-
The Emperor tolerated his cousins inconti-
nence of speech. For that matter the Palais
Royal ceased to be dangerous in becoming
unpopular. The marquises and the street
boys are leagued together agaist the Prince;
SO the legend of "Plonplon" or "Craint-
Pl0mD" is created.
Jerome headed one group Of the monarch
archists as claimant of the throne, the
others being led by his eldest son, Prince
Victor and the Orleans family. Victor be-
came reconciled to his father only few
days ago.
Davis @. DearIng.
Davis 9. Dearlng. an old resident of Saco,
died at the residence of his daughter In
Amesbury. Mass, Friday, March 18th. Mr..
Dearing vas born at Old Orchard, March
Goth, 1909. He was for many years connect
ed with the baking business In Saco and
Biddeford. In 1873 he moved to Portland,
continuing in the same business until the
winter Of 1888 when he fell on the Ice receiv-
ing injuries from which he never recovered.
A complication Of diseases, together with his
advanced age, was the cause Of his death. He
leaves widow, one son and daughter.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-18
PURITY!
FOSS' Extract Lemon.
Made direct from the Fruit.
milo aodtf
HATS AND CLOTHING RuRNEp.
Several Large Jewish Concerns pe-
stroyed In New York,

NEW YORK, March 17-Shortly after s
O'Clock this evening fire started in the eight
story building on Greene and Bleecker
streets occupied by Alfred Benjamin & Co.,
wholesale clothiers, and in two hours the
structure was mass of ruins The loss on
the building and stock is estimated at about
$1,o9o,ooo. There were $50 employees at work
in the building when the fire broke out and
great excitement ensued. All escaped safe
ly.. The flames shot through the roof fully
80 feet high. There was a stiff breeze from
the south which famed the flames into fu-
ro. The walls fell about o'clock.
A member Of the firm of Alfred Benjamin
u Co., says that there was more than $780,
600 worth of stock and samples in the build
Ing when the fire broke out The building
was worth aboot $500, 200. Both stock and
building are total loss. No cause Is as
signed for the fire.
The six-story building adjoining, occupied
by M. II. Rosenstein, dealer In ostrich feath-
ers, and the seven-story building occupied by
Aammerslough, Saks & Co, clothiers and E.
Y. Connect & Co.. matters, and narrow
six-story building occupied by Rosenstein,
Sevacher 81 Co., manufacturers of hats, caps
and furs. were also burned. The los on
these buildings and to tenants is about $500,
600.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-18
AN UNPLEASANT DISCOVERY.
The United states Navy Has More
Ships Than Men.

WASHINGTON. March 17.-Orders have
been sent to the various receiving ships Of
the navy to discontinue all enllstments for
the present. This is because the legal limit,
$3.50 men and boys is nearly reached. 1t was
discovered last week that the number In the
service is within AZ Of the limit. In order to
provide for continuous service men, whom 1t
is always desirable to re-enlist. IL has BEEN
deemed advisable to call halt before, there
Is no room left for those men. An order to
make more room 1t has been decided to dis
charge a number of men whose terms Of en-
listmept have nearly expired.
The crew Of the Galena, about 80 men,
were to have been discharged upon arrival
of the ship at Portsmouth. 1t Is probable
they will be retained now until the end Of
their terms as they have lost their cloth
ing.
Unless something Is done by the next Con-
gress to Increase the complement Of men In
the navy 1t Is proble that the grand naval re-
view ordered for 1898 in connection with the
Worlds Fair must necessarily be given up.
There will not be men enough to man the
new ships together with those that must be
kept on the foreign stations at all times.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-18
MAY SAVE the TUGS.
The TrIana and the Nina Are Lying
Quiet.

New BEDFORD, Mass. March 1.-THE
latest news from the wreck Of the Triana on
Schooner Ledge is that the vessel Is lying in
about the same condition as when she struck
The heavy seas of yesterday and last night
did not materially damage the hull, although
the deck houses have been washed away.
The tug forged ahead on the rock but few
feet. Her back Is not broken nor Is she
h0gged. The wind has veered to the north
west and the sea Is going down. Lieutenant
Marshall thinks the vessel can be fioated.
The Galena's port side was sprung by
Mondays storm and her back broken.
Captain Bosworth Of the life saving station
says In regard to the absence OF Coston sig
mails that last May he made a requisition for
three dozen, and was furnished with one
dozen, of which he had burned all but four.
Two weeks ago he made a requisition for
more but has not received any up to this
time. Sunday morning there was but one
torch at the station. The patrol on the west
cove, the most dangerous one, had the custo-
dy Of It, The patrol on the beach where the
1riana struck had only his white lantern
When he saw the approach Of the Triana,
the only thing he could do was to wave 1t.
Its fiashy light being mistaken for the friend
ly light of Tarpaulin Cove lured the tug to
disaster.
The chances are still considered favorable
for floating the Nina.
Lieutenant Commander Blcknell Of the
Galena, has received orders to transfer the
men to the nearest available port. He will
probably send them by tug to Newport as
soon as the weather moderates.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-18
DIPLOMATS AT PEACE.
Formal Protests and Apologies but
Not Much Real Feeling,

WASHINGTON, March 17-Secretary Blaine
acting for the good of the United States. is
doing all In his power to obtain for the Ital-
Ian government whatever reparatlon is due
1t for the massacre which was committed In
New Orleans on Saturday. On the other
hand, Baron Fava. the Italian Minister,
while urging what he conceives to be the
grievance OF his government, is doing all In
his power to soothe the feelings Of his coun-
trymen both In this country and at h0me
There is some fear that resentment may
break out Into violence against Americans In
Italy. However, the Italian government
will take all necessary precautions against
an outbreak against Americans In Italy, for
anything OF this kind would have strong
probability OF resulting in symptoms like
war.
Secretary Blaine wrote his despatch TO
Governor Nichols of Louisiana rather hastl-
ly. He regrets now that, with CHARACTERISTIC
fervor, he used the word massacre" and
several Others which might be used against
the administration in the future. He Is the
more reRretful since he has learned that tne
Italian government has very little feeling In
the. matter, and protests perfanctorily
against the summary taking OIL OF persons
who left Italy for Italy's good.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-18
Their Ingenuity Rewarded.
WASHINGTON. March l7.-These Mair
patents have been granted:

Allen Colby, Brunswick, derrick.
Oliver =. Hix, Rock land, track for sliding doors
John Z. Hobbs, North Berwick and d. nj. Went.
worth, Berwick, attschable sleigh runnsr.
Frank .. WELCOME, Portland, turning slide for
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-18
CURSE CAME HOME.
A Victim Of Rum Found Dead In
Medford.

MEDFoRD. Mass. March 17.-About noon
today the dead body Of Mrs. Rebecca O'Neal
was found lying in Gypsy lane with bad
bruises on the legs and head. The police
arrested the woman's husband. Patrick
O'Neal, whom they found on the other side
Of the hill under the influence of liquor.
ONeal says little over year ago his wife
left him and he did not see her again until
yesterday. when she came to cellar where
he was at work under the influence of LIQUOR
He went to Charlestown Neck with her
where the two became quite drunk. so much
so that several horse car conductors refused
to allow them to board their cars. They
walked to Medford. j. l.. Silva, who lived
within 500 feet Of the place where the body
was found, says he heard groans and calls at
intervals during last night. He thought
they were caused by boys who frequent
GYPSY lane. An autopsy will be held to-
morrow forenoon. O'Neal will be arraigned
In the Maiden court in the morning charged
with drunkenness. His case will probably
be continued to await the result of the au-
tODSV,
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-18

phia charged with extortion. About year
ago convention of clothing cutters held In
Rochester decided to take active measures
against manufacturers who employed nom
Union is strictly Knights Labor
organization. A boycott was started with
Alfred Benjamin g. Co. and a number OF
other manufacturers In Rochester were boy
cotted. Westbrook Is said to have been one
of the conspirators In the movement. Presi-
dent Mcclure is alleged to have extorted
money from the manufacturers on the un-
derstanding that the boycott should be lifted
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-18
STILL TRYING TO SETTLE.
Democrats In Connecticut Listening
to Good Advice.

HARTFORD, Conn.,, March 17.-Both par
ties held caucuses today. Ex-Governor
Walker addressed the Democratic caucus,
advocating an appeal to the people to vote
yes or no on whether to sustain the Demo-
cratic position. Democratic speakers In the
House have since advocated this policy.
Republicans do not report what their
caucus decided, but it is understood that the
House will pass the Judson bill today and
after pushing all possible legislation to the
Senate will take recess till next Wednes-
day and then decided on future course.
The Senate met at 1.30 and adjourned al
most Immediately until tomorrow, at the
same hour the Democratic Senators waiting
until the House takes action on the Judson
bill.
The Judson bill passed the house by a
vote of 121 to 107.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-18
IT IS NOT AN INTERNATIONAL EPISODE
THAR Names We're Foreign But Were
on the Voting Lists.
The Only Trouble To BE Expected Is
from Noisy italian Leaders,
IndIsnatIen MEETINGS In Several
c,tles-consuls Will Urge Peace,

NEW ORLEANS. March 17.-ln regard to
the international episodes 1t is declared that
all the IL men killed were American citizens.
Macheca, although 80 years of age, was
native of this city. and was also consul here
Of Bolivia, which fact is not expected to fig
ure In the affair. Most of the others had
been here from 10 to 80 years. coming here
under the age of majority. 1t is claimed by
Sig. Corte, the Italian Consul, that Trahina
Marchese and Monasterio were Italian sub.
jects. The supervisor of registration, on
the other hand. asserts positively that the
three men were voters; that their names
were borne on the registration lists, and
that they voted at the last election.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-18
Mr.. corbln uettIng AnxIous.

CONCORD, N. H., March 17.-Hon. Austin
+. Briggs, chairman Of the House judiciary
committee, asking that II his committee de-
cided to report 1t lnexpedient to legislate or
recommend indefinite postponement Of his
ofer Of $1,000, 900 for the states interest In
the Concord railroad, as has been stated In
considered 80 that the Supreme court can
decide the question whether the people Of
the state have any interest Of value In the
railroad,
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-18

The case Of Judge Hamilton of the Bidde-
ford municipal court is before the Legisla-
ture at last and the law makers are offered a
choice of the horns of the dilemma. They
are, by the measures presented this morn
ing, given a chance to remove the Judge by
abolishing the court and then re-establishing
it. They can also proceed by address. The
address is among the papers and is long
document, beginning as follows:
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-18
De Young Steps Out.

CHICAGO. March ia special from San
withdrawn from the senatorial contest az
Sacramento. His support will 20 10 Esi.
ton. The joint ballot this morning resnlted
Estes, 45; FELTON,, SO; Blanchard, s; johnson
4; Perkins, 1;White, "a. Necessary to a
choice, 58.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 17.-After the con-
bribery were openly published. Both San
Francisco evening papers charge that Al.
torney General Hart has In his possessior
evidence to implicate number Of ieeisia.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-18
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
The Men Were Saved,

GIBRALTAR, March 1.-THE British ste am
ship Utopia, bound to New York from Ital-
ian ports with 700 Italian immigrants aboard
collided with the British ironclad Rodney,
anchored In Gibraltar bay, aud sunk soon
afterward off Ragged Staff. A southwest
gale was blowing at the time of the collis-
sion. Many women and children were
drowned A large number OF men clung t.
the rigging and were rescued by boats from
the channel squadron. Intense excitement
prevails on shore.
On entering the bay, the Utopia, before
colliding, with the Rodney, run into the Brit
ish ironclad Anson. The Utopia sank with
In few minutes. Boats were Immediately
lowered from the Ansop, also from
Swedish man-of-war. The boats rescued
$50 persons, who are now on beard the vari-
GUS vessels. Many others who were rescued
are lodged In government buildings.
were saved, but over 200 passengers per-
rished.
Figaro Is Dissatisfied.
PARIS, March 1.-THE Figaro Of this city
Is displeased with the understanding arrived
at between England and France as to the ar
Ditratlon OF the matters In dispute in con-
wn OS me press
tion decided upon by the governments of the
TWO powers interested.
ovation for Gladstone.
LONDON, March 7.-Gladstone received q
tremendous and spontaneous ovation today
as ne was leaving Charing Cross. railroad
station for Hastings. The executive COM
mtttee of the Radical Association presented
an address to him.
Predicting q Failure.
New YORK, March 17.-Telegrams from
London say the collapse of the house of Mu-
rietta & Go , Is expected. Accountants who
have been investigating the firms South
American business are said to be preparing
an unfavorable statement
Sam uei Parker as Premier.
SAN Francisco, March 17.-Advices
from Honolulu dated February 25, state that
the supreme court has decided that the
Queen has the right to appoint new cab
inent. She has formed cabinet with Sam
uel Parker as premier.
Foreign Notes.
Gen. Newdegate, governor of the colony OF
Bermuda, and commander-in-c chief Of the
forces there, has written letter to the Lon
don Times, in which he says the story print
ed in that paper January 81, giving sensa-
tional account Of an alleged military rioting
In Bermuda is absolutely without founda'
tion.
The Times Vienna correspondent says
the French cabinet has decided to recall Min
lister HerDette from Berlin.
The financial situation In Buenos Ayres Is
improving. The premium on gold Is declin'
ing and the rate of exchange Is rising
A tuyere of one of Bairds blast furnaces
| at Coatbridge. near Gloucester, England,
exploded yesterday. Two men were roasteu
| to death and nine others scorched, 1t is
feared fatally.