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The Portland daily press., 1891-10-28
For an Army at the Fair.

CHICAGO, October 27-A large assem-
blage of military men met in the worlds
fair rooms today, to discuss the subject of
military representation at the fair. The
states In the Union. Gen. Nelson A. Miles
said: "ln 1893, during the great fair,
would like to see grand national encamp-
ment We should have 100,0 600 men. If the
national guard wishes to become great ele-
ment of strength, it must get together in
national convention. 1 believe the general
government should pay for the transporta-
tion of the troops and militia"
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THIRTY WERE KILLED.
Ravages OF the Storm In Frsnce and
Northern Africa.

LONDON, October 27.-AdvIces from TunIs
say that tie force Of the recent storm was
sharply felt on the southern coast OF the
Mediterranean. A large wall In the city Of
Tunis. undermined by the flood, collapsed
rescuing parties were digging aWav the
debris to recover the bodies Of tba victims.
MARsEILLEs, October 27.-Detalis of the
great storm are rapidly coming TO han1.
Eighteen boats OF all sorts, mainly small
coasters, were dashed to pieces In this vicIn-
was wrecked at Hyeres, i2 miles east Of
Toulon. At Candies, the gale was severe.
The sea with great violence swept over and
badly damaged the promenade Du Midi.
Many vessels took refuge In various ports OF
the French colony Of Algeria.
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LIVES ENDED.
How Death Came Suddenly to Many
People.
Nine WOrkmea the Victims Of a Fore
mans CareIessness.
A Factory Blown to Pieces Five
Killed on the Rail.

CLEVELAND, o., October 27.The factory
of the United States Mine Supply Company
was destroyed by an explosion followed by a
fire today. The charred remains of the
bodies of three boys were dug out of the
ruins. Minnie Peck was severely cut and
bruised and other employees were injured,
but not seriously. The factory made fuses
cartridges, etc., for mining operations,
fusiDg preparations, gun cotton, dynamite,
nitro-glycerine and gunpowder. The explo-
sion was felt half mile away. The loss is
$500.
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FOREMAN cRAzEp.
Nine Men Were the Victims Of His
careIessness.

BUTTE. Mont. October 27.-While gang
of workmen were at work drilling rock on
the Pacific extension of the Great Northern
railroad near Great Falls, Mont, this morn
Ing hole in one section Of the rock, contain
tanning some powder, became choked. A
man started to drill iE out when a spark ig-
nited the powder. causing an explosion,
Four men were instantly killed and five so
seriously injured that there Is no hope OF
their recovery. The foreman escaped to the
woods and 1t is thought he has gone insane
over the accident, which was caused by his
carelessness
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MAINE.
Rockiand Athletes.
Especial to the PREss.l

RoCKLAND, October 27.-There was very
pleasing athletic contest in the Y. M. G. A.
gymnasium last night, the contestants being
members of the association. The events
took place in the following order: High
jump, tied by Nelson and Lee, height OF
Jump, feet 2 inches; high kicking, won by
Magee, height of kick, feet inches; parai-
lei bar, won by Alvah Staples; horizontal
bar. won by Fisher club swinging, Won by
Nelson; tumblng, A. Staples. A. Staples
did the best all-round work, being awarded a
full suit of black silk, finished. The other
prizes were appropriate. The club swinging
by Nelson was, perhaps, the feature of the
exercises, his work being surprisingly fine.
There was large and interesting audience.
Another contest will occur in five weeks,
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EUROPEAN PIGS.
The heathen Chinee's Hatred of
Foreigners Becoming Dangerous.

NEW YORK, October PA despatch from
Shanghai to the Herald says the anti-foreign
movements continue in the Human province
The government seems unable to prevent
the spread Of the uprising.
The following is the substance of docu-
ment which is displayed on the walls every
where; "We, the inhabitants who are de-
sirous Of preventing violation of the coun-
try, let US prepare plan of defence so that
every district may take up arms and assem-
BILE its forces. Let US chase from the prov
ince the devil-mouthed European pigs, hav-
ing power, money and men, and, being
brave, let us destroy the enemy. IL will be
much better to burn the dwellings, churches
and mission buildings than confiscate them
for the purpose of Increasing the revenues.
We will .extinguish fires dangerous to Chi
nese dwellings,"
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ON FOREIGN SHORES.
Steamer Lost OFF Brennen-BodIes
Recovered In Sussax.

LONDON, October 27.-Oue effect OF the
great storm was seen today In the washing
ashore near Gorleston, Sussex, OF the stsri
Of the ship MNE4rbt JOhn from LIFE
Hampton. Fourb6dies were recovered fom
the wreck. Nothing Is known OF the f1e OF
the rest OF the crew.
The floods are still doing much darlge In
various parts Of England. A long abroad
cutting near Maidstone, Kent, wlch had
been undermined by the floods, cOspsed to-
day, completely blocking the rail,ad lines.
This morning the body Of sailc having
life belt around his chest and vlst, hoated
ashore near Yarmouth 10 tn midst OF a
quantity Of wreckage. II Is fIed that this
furnishes evide nee that larfsuip mas been
wrecked near that port. A arnouth fish.
Ing lugger, with her entirely ioundered
during the gales. Througd. SPAN there Is
more or less evidence Of uamage done BY
the floods aad OF the se'0 nature Of the
innudations.
BERLIN, october "a steasgar Wa 9esele .'sr
to founder of Bremes. fhs nsrns las oeen
coming ashore ever A@ne Oh the
vessel was not lea
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PerIshed In the Flames.
ALLERroN's RIVALS.
Paio Alto Equals Nels on's Record
and May DO Better.

STOCKTON. CAL, October 27.-The Stan
ford stallion Palo Alto lowered his record to
10 on the kite shaped track here today. He
made the quarters in 80, 3l3, 80, 333 and
went the mile without a skip and without a
touch Of Marvin's whip. Expert horsemen
contend that Pal0 Alto will beat the worlds
stallion record of 2.O94 held by Allerton.
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QUITE Al ASSORTMENT.
The Swag Secured Thy Burglars In
Maine roWns.l

WINTHROP. October 27.-The stores of Fl.
K. Gale. A. S. Crowell and L. o. Cobb at
Winthrop, lwere broken into Sunday night.
Several spairs of shoes were taken; from
Crowell's and Gales, and revolvers and
cartridges from Cobb's. There is no clew to
the parties as yet.
READFIELD, October 27.-The store of G.
w. 81 NJ. W. Manter here was broken into
Monday night, and goods to the amount of
800 or $500 were taken. The thieves took
the best of their hannels, silk hankherchiefs,
cutlery and jewelry. Entrance was effected
by breaking pane of glass. and then some
small person entered and opened the back
door. They were traced by tracks and goods
dropped about mile on the Winthrop road
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CONTINUED ON FOURTH PAaE.l
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Obituary Notes.
ar. Reeds Influence.

In the course Of an article quoting ex
Mayor Clifford of New Bedford on the recent
awakening of the Republicans of his city,
yesterdays Boston Journal said: "The
awakening Is said to have begun within the
last week or ten days. Some peope date 1t
would speak In that city. Cetainly the
rally at which the Maine Congressman did
speak showed no sign Of lukswarmness or
apathy. or anything pf the kind. 1t would
have done credit to city of twice the sizs.
Mr. -Cliifard says- that no -natiead the change
In feeling when talking with the men on tie
street. The aroused interest In the city aud
the situation in the towns leads him to be.
lieve that the Republicans VIII get out a
much fuller vote next month tAad they did
last NnvamharD
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PRETTY CoatIx sunnars.

CINCINNATI, o., October 27.--Wine sup
pers. gaming tables and the Latonia races
are the causes Of the embezzlement of near
ly 1000 by William l.. Munson, assistant
secretary Of the Fulton Building and Loan
Association. The disclosures were made by
his father, who is secretary and treasurer,
and his younger brother George. The asso-
citation will be placed in the hands of re-
ceiyer.
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The Old Reliable.

HARTFORD. Ct, October 27.-The twenty
third annual convention of the old reliable
Conductors Life Insurance Association be-
gan two days session here today. Railroad
Conductors from all parts Of the country are
present, many of them accompanied by their
wives and daughters. w. D. Beckley of the
Wabash road, the president. called the
association to order and Mayor Dwight
made an address of welcome.
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This renders the Tilden trust void and is in
favor Of the heirs.
Judge Bradley writes dissenting opinion
which Is concurred in by Judge Potter. He
states that under the statute Of distribution
that regulates Inheritance of property. the
issue Of Mrs. relLon and Henry A. Tilden,
in for equal shares Of the $1,000. 600. Mrs.
VIM. II. Hazard Is the only heir on the Pei
ton side and thus Is entitled to $4,000 900.
The other S4.o00, 600 are subject to the claims
Of six children OF Henry A. Tilden.
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Shot by His Friends.
The Bones Of 4 missing Man.

CALAIS. October GA son of Charles
Bullock of Calais disappeared the night that
John Woods house and barn were burned,
HRa Mse ss Sdna na h RR snSs wSod d hG9sS Baf
which were thought to be those of a man.
Young Bullock's parents fear that he was
burned In the barn.
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THE WEATHER.
Clearing by Afternoon.

Following is the forecast of the weather for
Maine: Light rain, clearing Wednesday af-
ternoon; Stationary temperature; high,
northerly winds. Storm signals are dis
played from Norfalk section, Sandy Hook,
Narraganset section and Woods Holl sec
tion cautionary, at all other sections on the
Atlantic coast from Boston section to Will
Ynfnotou epation
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City Of Westbrook.

The first lecture in the Methodist course
will be given in the church this evening by
Rev. G. w. Bradee of Concord, N. H., a
former pastor Of this church. A harvest
supper will be served from 6 to s in the ves-
tries and reception to Rev. Mr.. Bradlee.
Rev, II. @. HaddOck OF Brunswick and Rev.
NJ. 5. Hughes of Portland lecture in the
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pedIcatIon OF tho s~sr1mert.

The formal dedication and transfer Uf tire
monument tOrthe city will occur this evening
~ the City Hail, as previously anntunced.
The variaus societies that have accepted in-
vitations topartlcipate will assemble as fol-
lows:
Grand Army POsts and sons Of Veterans AZ
| their respective headQxarters at O'Clock, ana
all yeteransin the city ass invited to meet with
Executive, Committee Of the Monument Assocl.
/ alton at the monument at 80 o'e0ck.
| City Government, members OF the loyal Legion
| Army and Navy Union, and other euiclals and
| guests at the Mayors once at 80 O'Clock.
Ladies', Relief Corps, Ladies' Aid Soefety and
Ladies' Executive Committee az Reception uah
| at z, 80 O'Clock.
school children tfor the ehorusi in the rear gal-
lery Of the City Hall, at 7.3O O'Clock.
The hall will be open TO the public at 7
o'clock, and ushers will be In attendance.
| The front SEATS between the centre aisles
viii be reserved for the Veterans and Relief
| Corps. and TIE platform and adj scent galle-
ries for offisials and other guests.
The eit-dOor exercises will consist Of the
ree~1tion OF the executive committee by the
Veteran organizations at 7.45 O'clock at the
monument, aud an escort through Middle
| and Exchange streets TO the City Hall, a ma.
tlonal salute, fireworks and band concert Ia
Monument squaFe during the evening.
Tue exercises 10 she City Hall will ba0in
at O'Clock, or upon @eyiYal OF the veterans a
and the executive ccmmttSae The foliowin, !,
| Is the programme:
| Selection-Awake ye Sons Of Liberty
1 SHAW ,
Chorus-Hail Columbia. School
PRAYER. toN. Df. -
SelectiOn-The soldiers Love. OuartaVn =
/ Chorus-The Battle Hymn OF thr
/
| Address-Transfer Of the
City Of portland, by
| shall Brown, Presif
| Association.
| AddreSs-i.eceptic
OF the City
W. True,
Selection.
closing u
| Me-
are
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The Postmastership.

An Associated Press despatch yesterday
said: "The Postmaster General has re-
ceived the resignation of Mr.. Herbert G.
Briggs, postmaster at Portland. Me. His
successor will probably be appointed this
afternoon" Nothing additional was re-
ceiyed during the night.
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TheTilden Millions.

ALBANY, N. Y. October 27.-The court of
appeals this morning gave decision In the
case of George ii. Tilden VS.. Andrew ii.
Green and others, affirming Judgment with
costs, payable to all parties out Of the state.
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LEWISTON, ILL.,, October 27.-Mrs. Chris.
tian Bordner Of this place was 1O2 years old
yesterday. She vlyldly remembers General
She is in good health and has 1853 descendants
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Bad weather Going to Sea.

BosToN, October 27.-The local synopsis
and forecast shows rainy condition central
near the New England coast Tuesday, which
Cooler and fair weather is rapidly approach
ing the Atlantic coast from the West. In
Maine, Wednesday, it will be slightly cooler
and fair, preceded by light snow in the
northern portion with northwest winds !;
Tuesday, fair and cooler during the morn
ing and warmer during the afternoon than
on Wednesday.
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Work Begun In Earnest.

lIvERMoRE FALLS, October 27.-The
work on the new Otis Falls paper mill has
commenced this week in earnest. The new
mill will be located at Otis Falls, half a
mile above Liyermore Falls village, on the
Androscoggin river.
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On the Birmingham & Atlantic railroad
Monday, passenger train Of two coaches
went through burning trestle twenty feet
high and was entirely consumed All the
passengers broke through the windows and
escaped unhuIt,
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Boston, October 27.-The grand iury for
the United States district court today
indicted the officers of the Louisiana Lottery
Company for illegally using the mails. They
all are attached to the home office in New
Orleans and most OF them live in that city.
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JUMPED INTO THE RIVER.
How the People of a Blazing Town
Saved Their Lives.

GUTHRIE, o. T., October 27.-The prairie
fires still continue in this vicinity. Hun
dreds of farms have been swept of crops,
and In great many cases the houses and
barns have been consumed, the stock per-
ishing and the people escaping only with
their lives. The fire has reached the timber
and will burn for weeks. 1t is feared that
number Of people have perished there Ci-
marron City, a small town northeast Of here,
has been entirely wiped out, .he people es-
Gaping by jumping into the river.
Perished In the Flames.
BUFFALO. N. Y, October 27.-Five large
Ice houses belonging to Sullivan 81 Nunan
and eight canal boats burned here tonight
George Robinson, asleep on a boat, perished
in the flames. The total loss is $4,000.
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e...., :, rams Of the caIa

49, - mn. Mass, October ~
s.,,ds. hdNEh AID ~ - Br.) arrived today from
Ppcdooner Pa Washdiss. for Boothbay. Ne.
M1uon9a' Nha,. aa Meithelst Of Moosank, o eto-
W. n9s 5ad ~ IN ausuntered violent gale dur
Ing which sie vessel was biown SAs 10 1isa ,ha
GnIt Ghain s sans' Schooner Eagle before re-
.. uuaL Sueaat Cape Pogue has been fioated
poassu asa wharf at EdgartOwn. Part
af apb bss ssseWas lightened to float her.
lost on the Lakes.
W. &c, Mann, October 27.-Robbin &c
rr,iS grain dealers, Of this city, re-
esn Aili telegram tod ay announcing tha
ceivs wreck OF the steamer SOVEREIGN on
yTonupert0r. She had 10000 bushels Of
Lhh'on board consigned to Buffalo from
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The Maybrick case In count.

LONDON, October 26.-In the Court of Ap-
peals yesterday afternoon, Sir Edward
Clarke said that he was appearing for the
the Mutual Reserve Life Association, a case
arising out of the Maybrick life insurance.
and Sir Charles Russell, on the other side,
sent him an intimation that he could not at
tend, and asked If their lordshlps would con-
sent to postponement. The Lord Chancei-
lor refused 4 but said that the case would not
be reached during the day,
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Honors Won by MAINE students.

MIDDLETOWN, Conn.. october 2I-The
Seney scholarships at Wesleyan University,
aggregating SS7So, were awarded this
evening. Among the fortunate students
were l.. X. Gibbs, Wiscasset, Me-; G. S. Hill,
Auburn, Me. w. G. Akers, Andover. Me.
L. W. Hadly, Frankfort, Me-; Miss F. E.
Searsmont. Me-; L. J: Morton, Pennington,
Me-. and Miss S. j. Mantle, Portland, Me.
Doesn't Want Pay.
BIDDEFoRD. October 27.-Samuel W.
Browne.lcity missionary, has resigned. in ac-
cordance with his intention recently ex-
pressed when the mission board declined to
withdraw his salary. Mr.. Browne, who
was recently converted to the Christian Alli-
ance faith, prefers to draw no salary and
look to the Lord for sustenance. The mis-
sion board last night appointed com mittee
to engage new city missionary.
The Non-PartisanW w. c. T.U.
LEWISTON. October 27.-Fifty-six dele
gates reported this afternoon at the opening
Of the Non-Partisan Woman's Christian
Temperance Union. The national president,
MIS- e. }. Phinney Of Cleveland, o, ad-
dressed the convention. Today's session
was devoted to organization.
Shot by His Friends.
BANGOR, October 27.-Mr. Linwood S.
Leavitt OF Boston, one Of party of four
sportsmen who have been on hunting trip
to the Chesuncook Lake country, arrived
here Monday evening in a disabled condl
tioD, the result of g1nshot wounds in the
head and shoulder, received at the hands of
his companions. Mr.. Leavitt was some dis
tance from his friends who fired at a covey
of partridges not knowing that he was In
range.
The Bones OF a Missing Man.
CALAIS. October GA son Of Charles
Bullock Of Calais disappeared the night that
John Woods house and barn were burned,
SRa were foand RfeR snSf wSods bRasS Baf
which were thought to be those of a man.
Young Bullock's parents fear that he was
burned in the barn.
His Body Recovered.
BANGOR, October 27.-The BODY OF Geo.
Maloney. the porter on the steamer Katah-
din, who has been missing since Thursday
evening last and was supposed to have been
drowned while boarding the boat. was re.
covered at noon today in the river near the
boat landing. Maloney belonged In Chelsea,
Mass.
Instantly Killed.
AUGUSTA, October 27.-Andrew McCrae,
an operative in the pulp mill of the Cushnoc
| morning and instantly killed. He was hor.
ribly mangled. McCrae was % years old
| and single.
| BIDDEFoRD. October 27.-An incendiary
| fire at midnight destroyed the barn of the
| Fletcher estate at Saco. Ferry. A quantity
| of hay, wagons and sleighs also burned.
| Loss, $500; small insurance.
For Assaultine a Boy.
BIDDEFoRD, October 27.-Judge Cram
| today fined George Hayes. a second hand in
| the Laconia Mills, $5 and costs for asSault.
ing boy. The defendant appealed.
"BoIivar" Knowlton Got Hurt.
BELFAST, October 27.-In a drunken row
at the Phenix House last night. "Boliyar'
Knowlton was injured badly. He will pooba.
bly, recover. No arrests have been made.
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AUCTION SALES.
+. 0. BAILEY & CO.. AUCTlOkEeRS.
MORTGAGES SALE
CIOihing, Furnishing Goods, Etc.

"WEDNESDAY, October 2sth at 10 a. m. and
w 2.30 D. M, at 18 Exchange street, we shall
sell stock of about $500 worth of mems and
boys clothing underwear oil clothing, hats, caps
ana gloves; also lot Of boots and shoes, etc., etc.
BY order of mortgage. oct26d3t
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RECALLS THE MAEIA.
The london Times kciing as Attor-
neY fer the Chilians.

ttO GOUp0N SfTIl6S CitnS 6S AtkoT-
ney fer the Chiiians.
LONDON, Ociobfr 27.-The Times this
morning returns to the Baltimore affair. and
says that Minister Egan's request for an ex-
planation from the Chllian government is
natural and proper, but the expression of in
dignaticn is a little premature. The ex parte
account from the Americans point of view
leaves 1t extremely doubtful whether the
paid servants of the Chilian government are
guilty. Until America is able to prove this
she has no right to prefer demands in blus-
tering and threatening manner. Riots are
not unknown under the benignant sway of
the Washington government. Chill might
Justly recall the fact that Minister Egan
openly enrolled Himself among the parti-
sans of the defeated pretender, adding ap-
preciably to the difficulty of reaching a set
Element. She might also remind America of
the New Orleans affair, for which Italy got
little satisfaction,
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OBITUARY..
John Priest hamIln.

John Priest Hamlin, whose sad death oc-
Cured In Salem. Mass, Monday evening,
was native Of Maine and a second cousin
of the late Hon. Hannibal Hamlin, his father
and the statesman being cousins. He early
learned the trade of tanner, working first
in his native state aud afterward going to
the Adirondack region where he conducted
an extensive tannery for New York leath-
er house on Schoon Lake. He went to Sa-
lem before the war and became one of the
best known men In the leather trade there,
and his honesty and square dealings were
proverbial. Mr.. Hamlin was a prominent
Mason.
Obituary Notes.
Mrs. Luclus Chandler, mother of Louise
Chandler Moulton, the authoress, died Mon
day, aged Is years.
Col. Hewitt, the last survivor of the battle
Of Waterloo, has just died in London.
Mrs. Julia Benson died in Bridgeport, Ct,
yesterday, aged 100 years.
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Local Weather Report.
PORTLAND. Me-. October ~. 1S9,
Lottery offIciaIaI IrdIctas

Mean daily ther... Ii. % Max, vel wind = I5NW
Maximum tber. ...45. o Total precip. . o. 81
Minimum ther.....37.O
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nundTeos Arc STAINING.

ST. LOUIS, October ga special from
the City of Mexico says that reports from
the flooded districts .of Chiapas are heart
rending. 1t is stated that hundreds Of peo-
pie are on the verse of starvation.
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Iha reutonic Holds the RECORD,

LONDON, October 27.-The steamer Teu-
tonic. which sailed from. New York October
2lst, for Liverpool, was signalled off BrOw's
Head at $50 this morning, having beaten
the fastest previous record from New York.
The exact time was days, 81 hours and %
minutas
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succeeds His Father.

LONDON, October 27.-Frederick Smith,
Conservative, son of the late William Henry
Smith, was today elected a member of Par
lament for the Strand division, in success
sion TO his father,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-05-28
The Poland-China Hog.

The Poland China hog originated in
Southern Ohio, IN Warren and Butler
counties, in the year 1887, and was an
established breed in 1910. They are
produced from four pure and distinct
breeds, three of which are imported,
viz: Poland, Big China, Big Irish
Grazier and Bayfield,. The Poland
China hog is of fine bone. but Of large
size, combining the excellenccs of both
large and small breeds, being docile, ex-
cellent feeders, breeders and suckers,
capable of fattening readily at any age
and yet attaining great weight at matui-
ity. They usually dress from 300 to 500
pounds at eighteen months of age. The
Poland China hogs arc dark in color,
usually black with small white pro-
miscuous spots; however, they usually
have some white in the face and about
the legs and feet. They have long bod
les, short necks, heavy jowls, we'll spread,
broad, straight backs, deep sides, with
heavy shoulders, broad deep hams, fire.
quently overlSying the hook joints, ears
thin and dropping at the points. They
have no flabby, thin belly meat. but are
thick in front of ham and they have very
little offal when fat. They are strong
and hardy In constitution.-[St. Louis
Republic.