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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-04-07

The following are the United States Signal
Service observations for yesterday. April
9th, taken at p. m, 10th meridian time
the observations for each station being giyer ,
in this order: Temperature. direction Of the
wind, state of the weather;
Boston. $50, S, cloudy; New York. 100
W, cloudless; Philadelphia. 100. NV, cloud
Less washington al sssIc M cs5GSdy s9 Albany
SsveaaG Ss psIs1 cloudy s RSfEssOs SE soSS SSp
less: ST. Paul, 4Oo, NE, partly cloudy. .
Duluth. SOO. NE. clOudless, st. Vincent. 4oSo,
E. partly cloudy, Bismarck. .560, SW,
cloudy; Jacksonville, 56', w, cloudIess.
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ona In Four Has thu Grin

P1rTsnURs, Pa. April 6.-The number of
deaths in Pittsburg from the grip last
week was 2i2 and in Allegheny lis. The
Pittsburg Leader, as the result Of a canvass.
estimates that $4,000 people are SUFFERING
from the grip in Allegheny and 75,OOO In
Pittsburg. That Is about % per cent Of the
entire population.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-04-07
History at the Hub.

BOSTON. April Elm accordance with the
general orders of Commander-in-C Chief Yea
sic. the posts of this city, in common with
25th anniversary of the founding of the
Grand Army Of the Republic. Each post
suited its OWL taste In the selection of pro-
gramme, consequently the exercises varied
greatly. Addresses of historical character
were panprallv dalivarod
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-04-07
Trouble Among the Railroad brethren

GALEsBURG, ILL.,, April 6.--S. Z. Wilkin-
son, Grand Master Of the Brotherhood OF
Railway Trainmep, has discharged Charles
L. Salisbury, John G. Glenn, Charles w.
grand trustees of the brotherhood. In cir
cular sent to the lodges, the grand master
gives as reason for this action that the
grand trustees failed to make proper exam
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-04-07
THE ADVANCE OF CIVILIZATION.
Over Two Hundred Africans Officially
Murdered by Italians.

ROME, April 6.-General Baldissera testi-
flying before the commissioned inquiry into
the alleged assassination of natives at Mas
sowah, said that 2l2 natives were executed
under the Italian governments instructions
during his regime In the Massowah colony.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-04-07
IraInman InIurad.

SPRINGFIELD. Mass, April 6.-The Owl
express train ON the Boston Il Albany at 940
tonight was wrecked at Lees Crossing about
one and one-half miles east of Westheld.
The locomotive was thrown down a bank
hurt, but Engineer Marshall of Albany, Bag
gagemaster Murray and Expressman How
ard are known to be injured
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Prognostlcators Puzzled In Chicago

CHICAGO. April 6.-Tomorrow's election
will close the most hotly contested munich
There are five candidates for mayor, and the
fight between the two factions Of the Demo-
cratic party Is particularly bitter. The
struggle Is decidedly complicated, and the
most unprejudiced political prcgnosticators
are unable 20 forecast the outcome with any
degree Of certainty.
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CLEVELAND. o.. April 6.-Hon. VIM. G..
Rose, Republican candidate for mayor, was
elected today by a majority OF about 5000.
The entire Republican ticket, with the ex-
ceptlon Of the city treasurer. was elected.
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Escaped into Maine

DOVER. N. H., April 6.-Mrs. Bennett,
VINO lives at 90 Waldron street, In this city.
was assaulted Saturday night by a peddler
named John Moulton, and now lies at the
point Of death. Moulton escaped into
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Spec ches and other Talk.

AUGUSTA, April 6-Heath Post celebrated
the 25th anniversary Of the establishment of
the Grand Army of the Republic tonight.
Speeches, history of the post and social In
tercourse filed the evening.
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The caIena at KIttery.

The Catena at ktttery.
KITTERY. April 6.-United States steamer
Galena in tow of tugs William Slater and
Taurus. arrived safely in the lower harbor
this morning, also the lighter Myrtle, having
on board boats, guns and ammunition taken
from the Galena. The Galena presents a
rather hard appearance. the main mast being
gone, and sides patched, while the vessel is
badly logged. Although the vessel is badly
damaged, 1t is thought it can be repaired
within the 20 per cent limit, and this pleases
the navy yard employees who will be thrown
out of work unless the vessel is repaired.
Or. Bailey In His Travels.
BANGOR, April estate Veterinary Bail
ey arrived here Sunday, and Monday went
with Commissioner Beal to inspect three
cases OF supposed tuberculosis, the exact des-
tination being for some reason kept secret.
Mr.. Bailey left on the noon train for Dur
ham, N. H., where he will probably order
killed, Tuesday. a valuable herd of JERSEYS.
about %, owned by Eben Kent g. Son of New
Market. DR.. Bailey discovered tuberculosis
in this herd several days ago.
Fell Forty Feet and May Ole.
DANGOh, ApIll O.-AiUeEL y. flelQ, OF this
city, a carpenter. this afternoon fell off an
ice house at Hampden, a distance of 40 feet
landing on pile of timber. One arm was
broken and internal injuries are feared. The
arm was amputated. The chances are
thought to be against his recovery.
Camden Meeting Again Adjourned.
CAMDEN, April 6.-The adjourned town
meeting of March 10th met this morning at q
o'clock in Megunticook Hall to act on the
matter of voting aid to the Knox & Lincoln
Railway to extend their line to Camden. On
account of not having report from the d.
rectors of the road Of the lowest amount thew
would accept from the town, the meeting
, was adjourned to April 20.
Augusta Wants More Trains.
AUGUSTA, April 6.-The Board of Trade
this evening adopted resolution asking for
passenger train east from Augusta early in
the morning, to connect at Burnham with
the Belfast branch, and at Newport for Do.
yer. A copy will be sent to the general
manager of the Maine Central.
A Burned Mill To Be Rebuilt.
LooKE's MILLS. April 6.-The American
Bobbin and Spool Company will rebuild
their mill at Locke's Mills as soon as the
season will admit. The plant will be larger
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Death stsIked Abroad In the Windy
Civ

CHICAGO, April 6.-The death rate last
week was the highest ever known In Chica-
20. being Al 80 per 1000 per annum. The
deaths numbered 96O. Of which 500 were from
throat ana lung disease. Today a marked
falling off In the death rate Is noted,
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All Democratic.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 6-The Democrats
carried this city over the Republicans and
Citizens League by majorities ranging from
500 to 1000, electing all their officers.
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Competing with insanity and Death.

DETROIT, April 6.-George Cunningham
today completed "sleep fast" Of 168 hours.
He was the only one of the contestants to
compiete tne PIescrIoea n,daS di4s townsend,
hours and then collapsed. He Exhibits
strong symptoms of insanity.
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ReaIe Post celebrateI

BANGOR, April 6.-B. Ii. Beale Post, MOI
II. G. A. r., tonight celebrated the 18th an:
niversary of the organization of the Grand
Army of the Republic at their hall.
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OBITUARY..
s. NeWman.i

LIvERMoRE FALLS, April 6.-S. Newman,
for years well known business man of Liv-
ermore Falls, died suddenly today, after but
a few hours illness.
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CALAIS, April 6.-The municipal election
TODAY was without excitement. Both parties
made determined and successful effort to
poll the full vote. G. A. Mccullough, Re-
publican, had 695; A. II. Woodcock. Demo-
crat, 2s7. The Board of Aldermen is solidIy
Republican.
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r.o Eian,-uour Campaign.

NEW YORK, April 6.-Abopt 1000 journey
men painters went on strike here today to
enforce the demand q q e,gnS 5oratfs n9ufs DAY
eight hours' work,
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cats an Increased SALARY.

WINTHROP, April 6.-Prof F. E. Russell
principal of the nigh school for four years.
has resigned, and accepted the principalship
of the Topsham high school. at an increased
salary,
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CITY ADvRRTIsRmENTs.
DOCS MUST BE LICENSED,

UyHE attention OF all owners or keepers OF Dogs
Il is called to the following extracts TO the Or
dinance relating to Dogs
Sec.1-Every owner or keeper OF dog shall an
nually cause It to be registered, described, and IL
censed for one year in the office Of the city clerk
by paying therefor to said clerk the sum of twen-
ty-ive cents and shall cause it to wear around its
neck a collar distinctly marked with the owners
name and registered number, and shall pay into
the city treasurer for such license one dollar.
Sec.2-Whoever keeps Dog contrary TO the
provisions Of this ordinance, shall forfeit ten dol
lars TO be recovered on complaint to the use OF
the city.
Sec.5-It shall be the duty OF the city marshal
to cause all dogs to be destroyed which shall be
found at large within the city without collar, as
required by these ordinances.
GEO. c. BURGESS, City Clerk.
City Of Portland, March 30, 1891. ap3du
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the WEATHER.

Spring overcoats In Order.
The following is the forecasto Of the weather
for New England: Warmer; fair; south
westerly winds.
Local weather Report.
PORTLAND, Me-, April 8, 1891.
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BY Way OF Pennsylvania.

PITTsBURG, Pa, April ga special from
Of nortbwestern Ohio IN n the % elections today i
Indicate that the Democrats have carried
the cities Of Findlay. Napoleon,
Defiance, Wakepanette and Upper
Sandusky while the Republicans
have been successful In Toledo, Fostoria,
Bowling Green. North Baltimore and Bluff
ton. While the issues were purely local, the
result Is regarded as significant Of the fall
contest, and with this view OF the matter the
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DANA SARSAPARILLA CO., Belfast, Me.
THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS.

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SPECIAL NOTICES, one-third additional.
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Foreign Notes.

The tide Of Irish emigration Is unabated.
LAG emigrants, mostly Of the farming class,
but including few mechanics and trades
men from Munster and Connaugh. The pas
sages OF these people were fully two-thirds
paid by relatives In America.
Captain O'Shea states that the 0'Shea-
Parnell divorce case will probably be re-
opened and that further revelations damag-
ing to Parnell will then be made.
The London Standard publishes review
Of the agricultural outlook In the course OF
which 1t says wheat will bring the highest
price for many years. the principle cause OF
the rise being the failure of foreign crops.
The wheat crops Of France and Russia, ac-
cording to the Standard. are much below the
average.
1t is announced that the German govern
ment has definitely resolved TO Withdraw the
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MAIN e.
HaIf a Million involved.

BANGOR. April 6.-There will be brought
before the court here this week, the case of
State Senator B. B. Thatcher VS.. the Maine
Central Railroad, the suit being for the value
Of large amount of lumber burned in Mil
ford, the confagration, it Is alleged, being
caused by spark from locomotive No. 30.
owned and operated by the defendant. 1t is
understood the real plaintiffs in the case are
the insurance companies which had written
policies covering the value of the lumber.
In this suit there is involved fully half mil
lion dollars as it is practically test case.
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Mean daily ther..32 MAX, MAY, vel, wind.
Maximum ther. ...3o.O Ictai preclp...... %
Minimum ther.
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MOVING IN MONTREAL.
Merchants Preparing for the Arrival
of Freshet.

MONTREAL, April 6.-The st. Louis lake
ice has come down the river and is jammed at
Victoria Bridge. This has caused the water
to back up and flood the south shore district.
which is under water for miles. The village
of Lapl airie, seven miles south of her. has
beer deserted in consequence Of the lnunda-
tion. There is no immediate danger of a
flood In Montreal, but the merchants are pre-
pairing for the worst and are moving their
goods from the Easements of their buildings.
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DEMOCRATS SURPRISED.
Bridgeport. ct., Disregarded Prece-
dent and Went Republican.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn.,. April 6.-The city
election. held today, was great surprise.
The average Democratic majority In this city
Is about 1000, but the Republicans today
elected W. II. Marigold mayor, defeating
Zealman Goodsall by $50 votes.
The state herald., 1891-11-06
Shall We eigh, the chllians2

There is n good deal OF excitement
in Washington aud elsewhere as result
OF receiving the following pert reply from
the GILLIAN government to Minister Egan's
demand for satisfaction for the murder OF
American sailors;
Minister OF foreign Affairs replies that
the government Of tho United States for.
mulates demands and advances threats
that without being east back with acri
mony, are not acceptable nor could they
be accepted In the present case or Ia any
other OF like nature, ae docs not doubt
the sincerity, rectltude or expcrtncss OF
investigation on board tho Baltimore, but
will recognize only tho Jurisdiction and
authority OF his own country to Judge aud
punish the guilty In Gillian territory. Ito
says the administrative and judicial
authorities have been investigating Affairs
that judicial investigation under Gillian
law Is proceeding una that the time has
not yet arrived TO make known that result
when the time does come will communi.
cate result although he does not recognize
any other authority competent to Judge
criminal cases than that established by
the Gillian people. Until tho time arrives
10 discl oso tho result OF investigation, he
cannot admit that tho disorders In Val.
paraiso or the silence Of his department
should appear rs IN expression of un.
irlendlincss towards the government OF
the United States which might put In peril
the friendly rela tons between tho two
countries.
The state herald., 1891-11-06
A Boston Bank Wrecked.

The Maverick National Bank OF
Boston closed its doors on the I'd. The
liabilities aro given AS s., COZ, ,oOl. cash on
hand, sl,i01,0oO. The indebtedness OF
President Potter to the bank is o., lOO, ,OJI,
while that OF Director French is 500, 900
How French's property Is placed Is no,
known, but Potter's estate ut Cohassct Is
valued al only $1,000 free from encuin
brances, while his haif million dollar life
Insurance policy una his city property ARE
IN his wIfc's name and out OF the reach OF
creditors.
The sensation OF the dag is the discovery
that President Potter and Cashier Work
are both under police surveillance and
that criminal prosecution Is contemplated
by tho federal authorities. Tho charge
temporarily will be swearing To the re-.
turns OF the bank, knowing them TO be
false. This Is to be followed by charges
OF misappropriatlon OF the funds. United
Sta,os District Attorney Allon refused 10
speak on the subject when questioned.
It was only 10 save Bos,on's business
,rcdit md save u host OF little failures
among small depositors, because OF tho
suspension, relieving them OF ready
money, that the banks agreed 10 advance
! per cent lof their loans, amounting 10
,omo ti,ooo,0oo, 10 inaurc pnymcn, OF the
icposltors, This prevented n panic.
The state herald., 1891-11-06
A Smuggler Kills Two officers

A dispatch from Laredo, Texas,
says. a most utrocious double murder
was committed here early Friday morn
ing. Thursday afternoon United States
Deputy Marshal George Wise, was mott.
fed tina: Flores Wise, noted smugglcr,
would come to town with smuggled goods.
The marshal notified friend and the two
laid in wait for the smuggler. About 4
o'clock the man whom they wanted came
down the street The officer halted him,
when Flores stabbed him in the pit OF the
stomach, Wise staggered back and fired
at his murderer. When his friend, named
c. G. Garcia, ran up. Wise called out that
he was killed and called upon Garcia to
kill his murderer. Garcia ran after Flores
and caught him, when he also received his
death wound from the knife, being stabbed
about an inch below the left nipple and
falling dead in his tracks.
Flores is known here as smugglcr aud
is aturalizcd citizen OF the United
States. II he can be apprehended in Mex.
leo demand will he made for his extra
dition. We're he hero to night no court OF
justice would ever pass upon his guilt or
innocence.
The state herald., 1891-11-06
Terrible Effects Of the Japanese
Earthquake.

Dispatches received from Hioga,
Japan, say that the terrible earthquake
which occurred in that country on We'd
nesday last, destroyed the towns Of
Nagoya, Gifu and Ogaki. Ali the public
buildings and most OF the smaller struc-
lures in these places were thrown down.
a fire which started among the wrecked
buildings in Nagoya completed the work Of
destruction in the most crowded quarters
OF the places. II is estimated that the
total number Of persons who lost their
lives by the disaster exceeds 1909.
Many vessels are reported TO have been
wrecked in the vicinity OF Hiogu. aid dur.
ing the seismic disturbances the waters in
the lakes In the surrounding country werc
violently agitatcd. Trafic on the various
railroads is suspended and uil the tele-
graph lines are entirely Frustrated, thus
shutting OF almost all communication with
the devastated portion. In consequence,
the full details Of the awful catastrophe
cannot be learned for several days TO
come
The state herald., 1891-11-06
Swindling the Farmers.

Several sharpers have been operat-
ing in Rice county, Minnesota, the past
few days. doing thriving business by
swindling the farmers. They traverse the
country with some person who is posted as
to the standing aud responsibility Of the
farmers. After being introduced they
oyer TO sell goods at wholesale prices,
charging the farmers only S. rs the initia
tory fee, which makes the farmer MEM
ber Of said company, then proceed TO show
how the farmer is cheated by the local
dealer and assures him he can save 80 per
cent. by sending orders to the purchasing
agency. Then they send goods which they
represent to be worth si35 ut retail and
close up with the farmer for s. cash, his
initiatory fee, and his note for $50 The
goods are found TO be worth only about
sio They carry samples OF pure graaula.
ted sugar, which they claim to supply at
the rate OF 20 pounds for 81, but receive no
orders, letting the farmer order from
headquarters. a large number OF the
farmers In the southwestern part OF the
state have been victimized and robbed of
hundreds Of dollaIs.
The state herald., 1891-11-06
A Mississippi Steamer Burned.

A dispatch from Vicksburg, says:
The fine steamer, Oliver Bieruc, laid up
at Millikcn's Bend landing at l2 o'clock
Wednesday night. She had quite lot Of
cabin passengers and something over 200,
white men, who were On route to various
lovec worl; below vicksbure. or the
deckics she took 9s at Grccnvillc. AT the
landing were about scvcnty-1vc bales OF
cotton TO take on; the mate hired the levec
men, paving them twenty hvc cents IN
hour. This cnraged tho negroes, who
made open threats against the mate and
the boat.
AT 3iU this morning the cotton In the
deck room was discovered on tire and the
entire boat was u mass Of flames In short
time. Every effort was made to save the
lives OF those Oh board, but II is feared the
list OF lost will reach twelve or more.
The yawl was lowered TO pick up those
who could be reached Ia tho river. II was
about the only hope OF saving the many
who were compelled TO Jump into tho river.
The yawl was in charge Of Ed, the first en-
gineer. The passengers los, everything,
and II is reported the boat books were also
lost. The boat had ,0s bales OF cotton on
board ind was lying ut the landing where
she burned waiting for daylight TO cross u
bar near there Tho passengers aud crew
who were saved were shown every kind
ness by the citizcns OF Millikcn Bend, who
threw open their doors to receive them.
The state herald., 1891-11-06
The Outlook Of tho Farmers
Alliance,

As preparations for next ynar's
great political campaign become moro
numerous, tho question becomes more
pcrtincntas 10 what part the Farmers Al
lianec will 'plny Sr it;-or Mhcthcrit viii
play n separate part at all. A question
that has already arisen, too, In tho minds
OF good many observers OF public events,
Is whether or not the Alliance s on tho de
clinc, and Is likely soon to dl.intcgra,e
Senator John 4. Morgan OF Alabama who
has always been friendly to tho Alliance,
though he has taken sharp political issue
with It's financial plato contributes nm
article 10 the November Forum, la which
ho undertakes TO throw light on these In.
luirics lilo maintains that tho farmers
have n real grievance, he heartily sp.
proves their organization. he hn. great
hopes that ut first II would accomplish
much good and he thinks, that. II tho Al.
lianco would romaln true 10 iis original
purpose, II would be mos, bone,lccnt or.
ganrlailon. l!ut ho points on, tho rlso of
most destructive tendencies aud Of narrow
Ideas since politicians have got hold Of II,
aud he secs tho great danger that ,hoy will
wreck tho whole organization. Senator
Morgan points out the clear constitution
all,y OF the financial demands Of tho load
crs Of the Alliance, aud inahcs u iloa for
tho conservative men of tho oraanlsat on
10 save II from II. leaders