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The Portland daily press., 1891-03-17
Sir Joseph BazaIgette.
ouiTEATRAFFic IN TRAPS
Bangor Sells them by the hundred
for Bear, Mink, otter and Other AMI
Bangor Commercially


"Yes, we have a big sale Of traps; traps
for the big black bear and all the way down
from him to the cheese loving house mouse"
said Mr.. John S. Jsnness Of the hardware
firm Of T. Jenness & Son, when asked this
morning about the trapping industry. and
then that gentleman gave the Commercial
much valuable information regarding the
business.
The industry in eastern and nothern Maine
is one Of considerable magnitude Men often
purchase a lot Of assorted traps, varying in
number from fifty to one hundred traps, and
only last week trapper purchased two bar
rels full Of them Of Mr.. Jenness. Then the
farmers who reside near streams and ponds
often maintain few traps, particularly II
they reside In thinly settled districts, not
only to catch fur-bearing animals but such
as raid the nest OF the setting hen and the
chicken roosts. At this season Of the year
the call Is for bear, musquash or muskIat,
mink and other traps. The favorite bear
traps are the Newhouse and Blake.
A number 3 weighs II pounds and has q
spread Of jaws 11a inches and Is intended
solely for black bear. Number 10 has new
style OF jaw making an Offset of Of an la ch
so as to allow the springs to come up higher
than usual when the bears leg Is In the trap.
This gives the spring better grip. Number
Is known as the grizzly bear trap Is the
strongest made and Is sold only on special
orders 1t will hold any lion, tiger, cougar
or moose.
Every trapper knows how difficult 1t Is TO
set large trap alone in the woods, es ecially
In cold weather when the fingers are stiff /;
and the difficulty Is greatly Increased when
one Is obliged to work from boat. There
fore there are clamps which can be applied
to each spring at viii and by few turns Of
the thumb screw the spring can be bent TO
place so that the pan can be adjusted with
out difficulty. The clamp does away with
the dangerous use Of levers.
Oae man has eight dozsn traps which he
will soon distribute along the Passadumkeap
waters, where many fur bearing animals
abound and into which many musk
rat will fall when they merge from their
holes this spring. Traps are also set In
large numbers about Molunkus stream
along the West Branch for bear and about
Moosehead.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-17
uPSETTiNc Az OLD WILL.
1t Had Stood for Fifty Years But Is
Now Broken.

PROVIDENCE. r. l., March 16-The Su-
preme Court has set aside will probated 80
years ago. The late Joseph Greene, a
staunch Quaker. was greatly disturbed dur
ing his latter years by members of his fami-
ly marrying without the pale of the society,
and attempted, by will, TO bestow his estate
for the benefit of those persons whom be
considered orthodox friends or Wilberites,
as distinguished from the schismatic
branches of the society. The will was un-
contested until about two years ago. The
property involved comprises about 100 acres
in the centre of jamestown, Island of Co
nanicut. The petitioners contended that ap.
plication of the estate rested upon the trus-
tees determining the true and actual relig.
ious belief of the benefciaries. While it is
possible to ascertain ones religious pr0fss-
sons the petitioners claimed that it was not
within the capabilities of human determine.
tion to ascertain ones belief, that being a
subjective state which has no unerring exter.
nal marks which may be passed upon. The
court has declared the bequest void.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-17
CONTINUED TO FRIDAY.
Reporter Kingdoms Case Postponed
Owing to a Rush Of Business.

S. Kingdom, the Transcript reporter, who
was summoned into the municipal court.
came up this morning. The charge Of dis
turbing the services of Bishop Paddock at
Trinity church last Thursday afternoon, was
made. but the case was continued to Friday.
owing to rush of business in the court, and
the fact that his counsel desired to summon
several more witnesses. Several persons
who were about the church door at the time
Kingdom was refused admittance and arrest
ed have volunteered TO testify In his behalf.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-17
To Secure Uniform Laws

The American Bar Association at recent
meeting appointed committee with the OBJ.
1ect Of securing uniformity of state laws
tending marriage and divorce. the execution
and probate of wills,th conveyance and rec.
ord Of real estate, the regulation of local
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-17
ENDORSE THE MOB.
Better Class Of Italians In Cincinnati
Breathe Easier.

CINCINNATI, March 16.-The better class
of Italians of this city are inclined to look
favorably upon the work of the mob at New
Orleans, saying that the Malta has long
caused respectable Italians to suffer detrac-
tion. Although there are in this city be-
tween 1000 and 5000 Italians. but s14 was
raises toward the fund to be used in defend
ing the accused men at New Orleans. The
cry of vendetta" is strongly denounced
here by the sons of Italy.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-17
FAvA couNsELs PEACE.
He Warns Consuls That They Must
Keep Their People Quiet.

WASHINGTON, March 16.-During the first
excitement among the Italian residents Of
the United States Baron Fava yesterday
sent to the Italian consul general at New
York this telegram: 81 learn from the
papers that much excitement is prevailing in
the ltslian colony on account of the New
Orleans events. 1 have to resort to your in
fuence and authority to urge upon the
Italians Of New York that they should, by
dignifed, calm and strictly legal behavior,
show themselves in these circumstances
worthy Of their civilized country. Relying
upon your incontestable authority as well as
on the patriotic feelings Of the colony. l am
sanguine that this advice will be followed.
(Signed) Fava. Italian minister"
1t Is understood that similar instructions
were sent by Baron Fava to all Italian con-
suls in the United States in order to calm
and avert by this means to the fullest posi-
BILE extent, all undue excitement.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-17
GENERAL NEWS.

There are 10000 cases of la grippe in Min
neapolis.
Every saloon Ia Denver a was y. socios,s closed
ants except with meals.
Henry A. Stearns of Lincoln, has been
nominated for lieutenant governor Of Rhode
Island by the Republican state central COM
mittee. In place Of Lyman B. Goff, declined.
The trouble between NJ. Fl. Whittredge of
LYNN and his lasters was satisfactorily set
tied yesterday forenoon and tGe men re.
being lost.
An attempt was made TO burn the Dewitt
Honse' Milford, Mass, early yesterday
morning In a room in the hotel used as a
barber Shop. The fire was discovered by a
policeman and extingulshed with slight dam
age. The room was saturated with kerso-
seuce oil.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-17
THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS.

Published every Gay Sundays excepted) by tn,
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
At 81 EXCHANGE STREET. PORTLAND, MI
THE MAINE STATE PRESS.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-17
IN LEwIsroN AND AusuRH.
Election Of Subordinate City Officers
and Mayors lH6uguraIs.

LEWISTON, March 16.-Tne iLewiston city
government organized today. and chose T.,
fl. Belleaux clerk. Seth ID. Wakefield treas
urer. James Doyle assessor. and II. p. Estes
street commissioner. Mayor NewelPs ad-
dress shows the net Indebtedness Of the city
to be S9ls,2F7.s9. The water works and rail-
road stock are both paying investments.
The Auburn city government was also or
ganized today. The election Of officers was
postponed TO Wednesday. Mayor Savage
shows the entire indebtedness Of the city TO
be S193, ,549.77, a slight increase over last year
In consequence of special expenditures.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-17
WHAT ENGLISH PAPERS SAY.
Deplore the Massacre But Recognize
the Value Of the Lesson.

the Value OF the Lesson.
LONDON, March 16.-The News comment
ing on the lynching of Italians In New Or
leans says: "Italy's indignation is shared
by the whole civilized world. In nearly all
such cases in America the disease of cor
ruption is at the root Of the evil. Americans
are at once the most patient and most i'm
patient people in the world. When they
have grown tired of any grievance they
move to their revenge with the swIftness of
a hawk. The people of New Orleans could
have soon discovered which Of the jurymen
in the Italian trial had fingered the mur-
derer's gold and 1t would be better to keep
the Jail intact for them"
The Post says that Saturdays occurrence
in New Orleans will form deplorable page
in American history.
The Star, this evening, Is of the opinion
that the impressive feature of the New Or
leans affair was the perfect orderliness
maintained throughout the proceedings.
The London champions of law and order
stand aghaSt at such proceedings. The
American Democracy has sounder notions
as to what law and order really means.
Mr.. Moreton Frewen, son-in-law of the
late Mr.. Leonard Jerome, has written let
ter which is published in the Pail Mall
Gazette today defending the actions of the
citizens OF New Orleans as the Strengthening
out OF the Italian question once for all.
The Pail Mall Gazette speaking OF the
New Orleans lynching, holds that English
people ought not to hold up hands in
righteous horror; adding: One branch of
the Anglo-Saxon race does not differ from
Orleans, finding that the jury did do their
duty, said: I'VE must by one means or an
other to put this crime down.
The st. James Gazette referring to the
same subject says: "The incident shows
that the native Americans have not lost the
quality OF stern resolution sometimes dis
solved by life Of comfert aud luxury in
modern society. The men who organized
this defiance Of formal justice are not
ashamed. of what they have done. Thry
have defeated a society of foreign ruffians
who were trying to terrorize whole city.
1t Is doubtful If John Bull has enough grit
left In him to protest in as emphatic manner
as the citizens OF New orleans protested
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NOT MUCH FEAR OF WAR.
Marquis Di RudIni Says the Govern
n1ent Has ApoIooIzed.

ROME, March 16.-In the chamber of de-
puties today the Marquis Dl Rudini, italian
premier. replying to a question on the SUBJ
ject Of the New Orleans tragedy. said that
President Harrison recognized the rights Of
the Italians in the United States to protec-
tion from the authorities, that he had ex
pressed his profound regret at the occur
rences, had charged the governor of
Louisiana to guard the italian residents
New Orleans and brings the assassins to
justice. The premier added that Hon. A. G.
Porter, the United States minister here, had
called upon him today to convey President
Harrison's regrets to the Italian government.
Mr.. Porter said he trusted the explanations
he had furnished would draw even closer
the friendly relations existing between Italy
and the United States.
Signor BreganZe, who had announced his
intention of interpelling the government on
the New Orleans matter, said that note had
been taken of the minister's statement
Signor FeIrals urged that indemnities be
demanded for the families Of the victims.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-17
ALL LAW ADVOCATED.
Sioux City's Mayor makes a move
Against tho Law and Order League.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa, March 16.-In view Of
the innumerable prosecutions lately begun
by the Law and Order League against the
saloons. Mayor Palmer has informed the
liquor men that the license ordinance will
no longer be enforced and that the police
will not interfere further to close the sa-
looms at night or on Sunday.
All saloons were wide open yesterday.
For over year the city authorities have
been collecting monthly about $1,000 by hnes
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-17
FRENCH sPoLIATioN CLAIMS.
All Ready for BusIness-The First
Claim Filed.

WASHINGTON, March 16.-The court Of
claims is now prepared to carry out the ac-
tlon OF Congress in certifying to the correct
ness Of its judgments in the French spolia-
tion cases. and has prepared blank applca-
tions to be used for that purpose.
The first application under the law provld-
Ing for the payment of the French spoliatiOn
claims was field by Cazenove c. Lee as at
torney for WIN. Gardiner, administrator Of
Cabot Gardner. The amount of the Gardner
award by Congress, which appropriates the
exact amount of the judment of the court Of
claims, Is Sal ,578. The application asks that
the court OF claims certify that th5 personal
representative on whose behalf the award Is
made represents the next Of kin.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-17

A Fatal Fall.
Especial to the Press ]

RoCKLAND, March 16-A very sad acci-
dent, which was attended with fatal results.
happened here Saturday evening. Bradford
B. Butler, milkman, residing on the marsh
road, went to his stable to tend his cattle at
about 80 o'clock in the evening As he did
not return within reasonable time his wife
started for the stable to investigate. She
found Mr. Butler lying in heap on the
floor. Being unable to remove him to the
house herself she summoned assistance from
the neighbors. He lived but short time.
Mr.. Butler was SO years of age, and leaves
widow.
A New Steamer and New Name.
BATH, March 16.-The steamer Manhattan
far the Maine Steamship Company, will be
launched from the yard of the New England
Shjpbuilding Company one week from to.
morrow. She is one of the finest vessels
ever built here.
The name of the Star of the East has not
as yet been changed. but her owners will
probably name her the Atlantic. Nor
money will. be spent in repairing her than
she was worth when she went on the rail-
way. She will be practically new boat.
SdtttuGI UtO6GHEs
CAMDEN, March 16-The town meeting of
the new town of Camden was held today In
Megunticook Hall, resulting In the election
of the following: SelectmeD, Thomas A,
Hunt, Orris :B. Wooster, Rodney Beverage /;
assessors, j. w. Ogier, NJ. G. Whitmore,
Charles Murphy. Thel matter of voting aid
to the Knox q Lincoln railroad to construct
the road to Camden was laid on the table to
an adjourned meeting to be held April 9th.
Fire In BowdoIn.
BowDoINHAM, March 16 The buildings
of Robert Niles of Bowdoin were burned
early Sunday morning. The fire was discov-
cred by the family. Thers was no insurance
Ten head OF cattle. nine sheep, hens, farm
ing tools, hay and furniture also burned
They only saved two horses. The fire caught
In the barn, and Is supposed to have been
set by tramps, as the barn doors were closed
Saturday night, and when the fire was first
discovered the front barn doors were open.
A Tale of TWO MarshsIs.
BIDDEFoRD, March 16.-The new city goy-
ernments of Biddeford and Saco were inau
gurated today. The subordinate officers of
Biddeford were elected with very few
| changes from last year. Fred A, Tarbox
| was reappointed city marshal.
In Sac0 there were several changes in SUBJ
| ordinate officers. Dorrance Littlefield was
| appointed city marshal.
Sudden DsaIh in RockIand.
RocKLAND, March 16.-The wife of Can
| tain James T. Whitmere died suddenly to.
| day after returning from walk, 1t Is sup.
posed from heart disease. She leaves hus-
| band and three children.
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Died from Exposure.

PORTSMOUTH, N. H., March ia des
patch from Coroner Rider at Exeter state:
that the examination of the body OF james
A. MarstoD, who was found dead YESTERDAY
morning by the roadside, shows that ne
probably fell from a carriage and was after
wards robbed by Daniel McTasney, his com, 20 !:
panion, of watch and money anu tnat
death was the result Of exposure.
Last night Sheriff Comm receiver WoIu
nrday night with James III. Maston, was ar
rested by Deputy Sheriff Hiynes at New
market and lodged in Exeter jail
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-17

The following are the United States Sigma!
Service observations for yesterday. March
10th, taken at ?. M. 10Th meridian time
the observations for each station being given
In this order: Temperature. direction OF the
wind, state of the weather:
Boston, 800, W, cloudless: New York. 34o
NV, cloudless; PHILADELPHIA, 4O0, NV,
Albany, 24o, NV, cloudless; Buffalo. 18o,
NV. partly cloudy; Cleveland, 240. NE.
clondless: Detroit, 26', NE, cloudless
Chicago, 260, e, partly cloudy; st. Paul,
22o, Sc, cloudy; Duluth, lS0, L, cloudy; st.
Vincent, l6S. E, cloudy; bismarck, 2S', d,
cloudy; Jacksonville, $50. 4, rain
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-17
THE PORTLAND WHEEL CLUBS BANQUET
Prosperity as Shown by the officers
Reports.
Ample Justice Done to the hospital
Ity OF 1.-THE Sherwood"
After Dinner Speeches, Songs and
Pleasant Poems.

The annual banquet of the Portland
Wheel Club has long been among cyclers as
the momentous event Of the season. The
was particularly merry occasion, in point
OF jollity exceeding all previous gatherings
OF similar nature.
During the first part of the evening the an
nual meeting was held at the club room. The
President made verbal report. stating the
year had been one Of much activity and pro-
gress. From the secretary's report it was
learned that 81 new members had been en-
rolled during the year, and that there were
In all n members at the present time. The
treasurer reported the finances Of the club
to be in Astonishing condition. Considera-
BILE routine business was then transacted,
including the acceptance of four applications
for membership, after which the following
officers for the ensuing year were elected.
President Stevens. to the great regret of eY-
cry member, positively refusing to stand for
reelection:
President-Bates Torrey.
Vice President and Captain-G. II. II. LawtoD.
Secretary-S. b. Phillips.
Treasurer-H. W. McCausland.
1st Warren g. West.
"a Lleutendnt-Ffdnk nj. brOWn.
Bugler-Fred ID. Swasey.
Club Committee-President, Vice President,
Treasurer. Jas. K. Marrett aud II. j.. Rankin.
After the close OF the meeting the mem
bers and invited guests made their way to
"The Sherwood" where delectable repast
was served In Mr.. Pooler's usual excellent
style which is also the best. The menu,
furnished by Mitchell & Bickford. was a
handsome specimen Of printing. On the last
page was cut of wheelman riding through
driving rain, beneath which was printed:
"Elwell entering Paris"
The tables presented most attractive APP
pearance, flowers being freely distributed
about. Many an exciting cycling expert
ence was recalled by the merry party during
the serving Of the courses. at the head of
the tables sat the newly elected president,
Mr.. Bates Torrey. while on his right were
Presidents Chas. S. Caok Of the Young
Mems Republican Club and Stephen G. Per-
ry Of the Turnverein, and at his left was
President Hanno W. Gage of the Falmouth
Club. These were among the other gentle
men present:
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-17
THEY TALK OF BLOOD.
FerocIous Talk BY Fierce Italians
In Rome.

ROME. March 16.-Popa 10 Romeano to-
day, referring to the New orleans tragedy
says: "Relying on the foresight Of Amer
lean authorities and out Of regard for a
sincerely friendly power Italy has refrain
ed from sending an iroDclad 10 the mouth of
the Mississippi" .,r.
Amarica are nj the mercy Of the ferocions
bloody populace and are tortured and mur
Don ohisiotte Della Maneia iau,da says that Italy
to ds%sDa deosc the Italian coonS IN Se be
Orleans % ~ adding. however. that 1t is just also
10 recoSnizs the fact that similar Incidents
would w not occur If the towns on the Atlantic
were we not infested with the ex-galley slaves Of
Europe,
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-17
DIsrespect to the Mace.

CHARLEsTowN, w. Va, March 15.-1he
West Virginia legislature adjourned at /
O'Clock yesterday morning, having set the
clock back one hour. In the Senate about Ii
o'clock, there was no quorum voting. A call
of the Senate was ordered, and the sergeant.
alarms was sent out after the absent mem
bers. he attempted to take Senator Knott
of Jefferson county In, when the latter
struck the sergeant-at-arms blow In the
eye.
Knott was fined $40 by the Senate which
was afterward remitted, although he sturdi.
the fine the sergent-at-arms resigned, and
while an effort was being made to expunge
the proceedings from the journal the Senate
adjourned sine die.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-17
pAsouALE WANTS REVENGE.
An italian Army VIII Capture New
o,,aans-TroubIe Prophecled.

P1rrsBuRe, Pa. March ia committee
of 70 Italians passed through Pittsburg to-
day enroute to washington to see Secretary
Blaine, President Harrison and the italian
minister. and demand that steps be taken
Immediately in the New Orleans killing
Pasouale Corite was spokesman for the
,,ortv and was very much in earnest. na
said III the Italians Of other cities follow on
example there will be raised In few days a
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-17
Nothing Can se Done Now.

WASHINGTON, March 16.-No further ac-
tion will be taken by the federal authorities
at Washington in regard to the shooting of
the Italians at New Orleans until after the
receipt of Governor Nichols reply to Secre-
tary Blaine's telegram. stating the position
of the government in the matter.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-17
indisnatIon Meetings,

Indignation meetings Of Italian citizens
were held in Boston, Providence, Omaha
and New York last evening and arrange
ments were made for holding monster mass
meetings at some future timo to protest
against the action of the mob and to devise
some measure of reparatiOn.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-17
Foreign Notes.
a RnnnselIar AIrs stad

PORTSMOUTH, n. H., March 16.--Saturday
United States Marshal Pierce brought
had him arraigned before United STATES
mmissioner Hacketi, charged Win sslrtns Ills
LIQUOR without paying the sPeelal 'ha hsI9 az, ,r
scribed by the government. ne WAS waS MY ~ ~,
$500 for appearance at tne dasayIt ~ hail he
United States COURT: In usAa"'' ~
was committed 70 jail.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-17
Washington Notes.

Committees representing organizations Of
shoe and leather dealers of Boston yester-
and Secretary Blaine thanking the admins
tration for its policy OF reciprocity.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-17
ano,ner ueatt, in New Ham pshIre.

PLAIsTow, n. H., March l6.-The body OF
Luther j. Austin Of this town, was found
late yesterday afternoon on the road leading
to Newton Junction. He had bottle part
ly dlled with liquor In his pocket and it Is
supposed that becoming intoxicated he fell
by the roadside and was frozen TO death /;
aged 70.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-17
IT'S WONDERFUL,
But THEN IT CURES (!

Portland, Me-, March I3, 1891.
Damn SarsapaI1,la Co.:
GeDts:-SenG us at once three
gross SarsapariiIa. we have re.
tailed A32 bottles over our count.
ers in the last nine days.
Yours Truly,
C. hi. GUPPY & co.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-17
THE w EATHER
Fair.

The following is the forecast of the weather
for Maine: Fair; except clearing in Maine
colder; northwesterly gales, diminishing in
force.
Cautionary signals displayed at New York
City, New Haven, New London and New
port sections.
Storm signals at Sandy Hook, Narragan-
sett section and from Woods Holl to East
port.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-17
CHILDISH SIR JOHN M'DoaALD
He Would Danish Annex atlonlsts and
Fill Canada with Redcoais.

TORONTO, March 16.-It Is understood that
the government has been considering what
1t should do with such men as Edward Far
rer. A firm OF Toronto solicitors has been
at work investigating bis conduct. Some
weeks ago they adviser the government that
he came well within the law relating to high
treason. AS the law now is II Is said there
would be no difficulty in securing his convic-
tlon on charge Of high treason. Whether
the government will 60 this far Is yet t0 be
decided. The report says that II the author
tiles do move they will probably move
against some others who are members OF
Parliament. Any punishment that may be
meted out to them will be OF the nature OF
banishment rather than confinement. IL Is
also said that the government is being urged
to ask Lord Salisbury to station In Canada
from five to ten British regiments quartering
them at Halifax, Quebec, Montreal, Toronto.
Winnigeg and Vancouver. 10 Is argued that
the presence Of these regiments In Canada
would do more to put down the annexation
lists and put check to their conspiracy than
rnything else could do.