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The Portland daily press., 1892-01-19
DEATHS IN RocKLAND.
Three Well Known Women Whose Lives
Ended Yesterday.
ISnecial to the Press.l

RocKLAND, January 1S.-Mrs. Anna
Meservey, widow of Col. Nathaniel Me-
servey, died today at p advanced age of
ss years. The deceased was a smart old
lady but had been ailing for some time.
She was a daughter of Marlborough Co
nant of Bridgewater, Mass. She leaves
three sons: Fred, the well known mu-
sician; Nathaniel, amember of the police
force, and Frank, of Thomaston.
Mrs. Freeman w. Smith died this morn
ing, aged 81 years. The deceased was a
daughter of Marcellus Metcalf of Hope,
and most estinable lady. She leaves a
husband and two daughters. Her death
was caused by heart disease, together
with grippe.
Mrs. Emma G. Morse, widow of Will
liam B. Morse, a former lime manufac-
turer died this morning, aged u years.
Her death will be deeply regretted here.
She was native of Bangor, where she
has relatives.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-19
Minnesota Militia Excited.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, January 1S.-A great
deal of excitement was occasioned here
among militiamen yesterday afternoon
over report that Brigadier General John
H. Mullen, adjutant general OF Minne-
sofa, has reported to the war department
at Washington the number OF men he
would be able to send to the field in the
event of war with Chill.
Baltimore's Men Want to Go Back With
Her.
SAN FRANCISCO, January 1S.-The Call
this morning states that the cruiser Bal
timore. now at Mare Island navy yard,
has received orders to leave Wednesday
for the south.
She will go direct to Acapulco OF Cal
lao without stop.
Nothing can be learned to show that
she will be joined by the Charleston or
San Francisco, now at San Diego.
Captain Schley and all the officers of
the Baltimore whose cruise has expired
have asked to be reassigned to the ship
on the understanding that trouble will
occur with Chilli
Nearly all the time-expired sailors on
the cruiser have also re-enlisted ON a sim
liar understanding
1t is also stated that the Mohican, a
wooden vessel, has been ordered to leave
in day or two for Panama. The Mohi
can is now at Mare Island nearly ready
for sea,
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-19
THE WEATHER.
A Storm from the Gulf Blocking Cold
Waves Progress.

WASHINGTON, January 1S.-The follow
ing is the forecast of the weather for
New England: Colder by Tuesday
night; south winds; signals displayed
from Norfolk Section to Portsmouth.
BosroN, January 1e.-Following is the
local forecast for northern New England
until Wednesday: Rain or snow; slight
change in temperature; winds from be-
tween west and north, increasing in
strength. A storm appears to be form
ing near the Gulf which will probably
move northeastward along the Atlantic
coast in advance of severe cold in the
West, which is moving slowly eastward.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-19
ON THE AGRICULTURAL BOARD.
Mr.. Gardner, Knox County's New Mem
ber, Wants New Secretary.
rSnaciaI to the Press.l

RocKLAND, January 1S.-Ata meeting
of the Knox Agricultural Society, held
here this afternoon, Obadiah Gardner OF
this city was unanimously chosen mem
Der of the Maine Board of Agriculture.
MI. Gardner is one of the most promi-
nent farmers of the state, and in every
way qualified for his duties. Political ly
he is a Democrat, and ran for mayor at
the last municipal election. Regarding
the rivalry existing between Messrs. Gil
bert and McKeen, candidates for the sec
retaryship of the next board, MI. Gard
ner had nothing to say, but it is under
stood that he goes to the convention fa-
voring a new man.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-19
FIRST SINCE '72.
A Representative Gathering of Confident
Louisiana Republicans.

NEW ORLEANS, January 1S.-The Re-
publican state convention called for the
purpose of nominating state officers and
selecting delegates for the state at large
to the national convention met here to-
day. Hon. A. J. Leonard of Caddo was
temporary chairman. Mr.. Leonard made
a brief address. He said this was the
first really representative Republican
convention assembled in the state since
1872, and predicted that the party would
be successful in the coming campaign.
The roll call showed fully 500 delegates
present, every parish in the state being
represented.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-19
AN AUDIENCE OF FIFTEEN.
Empty Seats Greeted Yesterdays Orators
in the Senate.


in the Senate.
WASHINGTON, January 1S.-The Sen
ate took from the calendar today the bill
reported from the committee ON foreign
relations to amend the act Of 1878 for the
distribution of awards under the conven-
ton of 1868 with Mexico, referring
specially to La Abra claim. Mr.. Dolph
explained the bill at some length. Dur
ing most of Mr.. Dolph's remarks but
two senators were seated ON his side of
the chamber and about dozen on the
other SIDE Little or no pretense was
made on the part of more than two or
three senators of feeling any interest in
the matter.
Mr.. Vest opposed the bill. He was
still speaking to an audience of less than
dozen senators, when he yielded to a
motion to proceed to executive business,
and soon afterwards the Senate adjourned
until tomorrow.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-19
Another massachusetts, Firebug.

LOWELL, Mass, January IS. Fred
Currier, % years old, was arrested last
night for pulling a false alarm. In court
today he confessed that he set the three
fires in Davis & Sargent's, also to having
lumber yard on November I'd, causing
$4,000 damage. He said that he put a
lighted candle under Mr.. Horns house,
in September, after the last fire at Davis
& Sargents. The police have been look
ing for the one who set these fires. 1t is
supposed Currier is deranged.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-19

See the Cnll1an NUlulStcT- -obhOl al"
formation of the Chilian Situation.
WASHINGTON, January 18.-The spirit
ed reply of Commander Robly Evans OF
the Yorktown to the Chilian authorities
will call national attention to this naval
officer Commander Evans is known
everywhere in the navy as man of dis
cretion and of great spirit and patriotism.
His sobriquet is Fighting Evans" 1t
is no concern to him that he is right in
Valparaiso harbor, under the guns, not
only of the Chilian ships, but within
range of the guns of the Notifications as
well, that the nearest vessel that could
come to his assistance is the Boston at
Callao, at least two days steaming from
Valparaiso The department. has great
confidence in the judgement and discre-
ton of Commander Evans, who is well
known in Baltimore, and he is probably
as good an officer for his present difficult
task as any other in the navy.
1t is pretty generally understood that
if the public expects anything sensation
al in the special message that the Presi-
dent is likely to send to Congress it will
be disappointed. The diplomatic CORE
spondence has all been thorougly digest
ed by the President and his resume, OF
the comments of all letters and despatch
es will be found to be thorough and com
prehensive, but it is altogether unlikely
that he will accompany this resume with
any warlike recommendations. The facts
| contained in the correspondence will be
before Congress and that body can judge
| whether the affair demands immediate
and aggressive action.
| The President denied himself to all Wis
| itors today and worked on the Chilian
correspondence. Secretary Blaine was
samewhat indisposed yesterday and today
he deemed it wise to remain indoors.
| His attack was somewhat similar to that
of fortnight ago, but not SO serious,
and he recovered quickly from it. Senior
| Montt, the Chilian minister, called on
| the secretary at his house and remained
about an hour. A rumor was in circula-
ton in the Navy Department. in the morn
| ing that Senior Montt had notified this
government that an apology from Chill
would be forthcoming. This could not
| be confirmed. Itwas intimated at the
State Department that there was no basis
for the report.
Secretary Tracy this afternoon sent a
cable message to Commander Evans OF
the Yorktown at Valparaiso, instructine
him to take the Balmaceda refugees now
under his protection to Callao and land
them there, but to use his discretion as
to the time of departure. The departure
of the Yorktown from Valparaiso would
leave the United States without a single
naval vessel in Chilian waters. The
Yorktown could hardly make the trip
from Valparaiso to Callao and return in
less than a week as the distance between
the two ports is about 1900 miles. 1t is
not regarded as likely that Commander
Evans will leave Valparaiso until he is
relieved by another vessel OF satisfied
that the condition of affairs in Chill JUS
tifies him in leaving the United States
minister and consuls without means OF
getting out of that country should cir
cumstances make it desirable to do so.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-19
How the wellington was Wrecked.

LONDON, January 18-The British brig
Wellington, bound from Portsmouth,
was caught in the gale which prevailed
yesterday, and upon entering the Tyne
was lifted by heavy. sea and tossed
broadside on against the stern OF the
British steamer Huntsman, stranded
near the south pier at Shields. The
Wellington's side was crushed in, and
she filled and sank. Two of her crew
went down with her The other six
men aboard were picked up by boats
from other vessels.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-19
YOUNG FLOODS CAREER.
He Shot Woman Last Week-Now He
Is Confessed Thief.

EAsrpoRr, January 1s.-John Flood,
alias John Murphy, who accidentally
shot and killed Annie Surles here few
days ago, was arrested today at the re-
quest of the Boston chief of police, who
charges that before leaving Boston
Flood stole $500 from Samuel Stanley.
The prisoner was identified and acknowl-
we're recovered by the officers. He will
20 to Boston on the steamer tonight ac-
c ccompanied by Chief of Police Mitchell.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-19
BRIEFLY TOLD.

A despatch from Mendoza, Argentine
Republic, says that the country is
in ferment over the elections and rev.
olution is imminent.
In consequence of the prevailing epi-
denic of influenza in London, the pro-
ected military features of the funeral of
che Duke of Clarence and Avandale have
been abandoned, it being feaIed that the
exposure of the troops in the inclement
weather might result in a general attack
OF the disease.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-19
Work for Many People.

SPRINGFIELD, Jan. 1s.-The Agawam
Manufacturing Company's mill, which
has been idle for some time, was recent
ly sold to the Massachusetts Mutual Life
Insurance Company to satisfya claim.
They sold it today to a company in
which Smith & Murray, dry goods deal
ers Of this city, are prominent. The
mill will be at once started up. The
new company will make underwear, and
will employ four or five hundred hands.
The plant, valued at $175, 200, was sold
to the new concern for about $50, GOO.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-19
WATERVILLE NEWS.
Interest in the Percival Bond Case Liquor
Laws Enforced.
Especial to the Press.l

Especial to the Press.
WATERvILLE, January 1S.-Great in
terest is manifested in this city over the
January term of the Supreme Court OF
Androscoggin county which convenes in
Auburn tomorrow. Especial interest is
centered in the suit of the Shoe and
Leather Bank against the bondsmen of
ex-Cashier Percival, owing to the de-
PENDANTS or bondsmen, all being residents
of Waterville. They are Mr.. Homer
Percival, the father of the ex-cashier.
President C. K. Mathews of Ticonic
Bank, P. F. Haviland, Mr.. Barrell,
father-in-law of the ex-cashierl and the
heirs of John Webber. Messrs. Baker &
Cornish of Augusta, and N. A. d j..
Morrill, of Auburn, are engaged as coun-
sci for the defense, while the plaintiffs
have retained Hon. Chas. F. Libby OF
Portland and Judge Savage of Auburn.
1t is understood that the case will be
fought to the end and it is hoped its as
signment will be one of the first.
The new liquor law and the increasing
labors of the WomaH's Christian Tenn
good results For years there has not
US6u 81 llUbIC IltOAloebtloll aliu '"AS u
liquor as at the present time.
The election of officers for the ensuing
year of Waterville Lodge, No. 5, A. O.
u. W., resulted as follows:
Master Workmen-E Edwin Towne.
EForeman-G. r, Lewis.
Overseer-C. B. DickerSon,
Recorder-F M. Rand.
Financier-L. P. Mayor.
Receiyer-C. III. Williams.
Guide-Chas. w. Davis.
inside Watch-Albert Briery.
Outside Watch-E. O. Perciyal.
Trustee-O. o. Cross.
The past year has proved a prosperous
one
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-19
Five millions for b. 20. Stock.

BALTIMORE, January 1S.-A syndicate
composed of Blake, Boissevain & Co., of
London, Robert Fleming and E. Cassell
London; vermilye & Co., August Bel
mont & Co., and Kuhn, Loeb d Co.,
New York, have boughtal the So, 900, 900
common stock of the Baltimore & Ohio
railroad, the issue authorized by the
November meeting of the company. The
stock will be listed in New York and
London as soon as possible. The price
paid was par less commission.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-19
ESTABLISHED JUNE %, 1s62--voL. 80.
THIS MORNINGS NEWS.

Page 1.
How Deer Island prisoners voiced their grieV
young John Flood arrested in Eastport for rob-
berry.
Explosion of natural gas at Lancaster Ohio.
Louisiana Republican convention.
The Lyman cider case,
The Presbyterian faith.
Millions of money.
Page 3.
On the shores of the Red Sea.
MOsbys close call.
Bachelor apartments of rich New York young
men.
Page A.
Editorials.
New Publications,
Page 5.
Fire on Middle street,
Westbrook affairs.
Reform Club Anniversary.
The Maine Mile Track
Annual meeting Portland Railroad Company.
Music and Drama.
The Court Record.
Page 6.
Poem; the love unknown.
Story; stealing joss.
Wit and Wisdom.
Page Z.
Marine News.
Financial and Commercial.
Page s.
Methodist Social Union.
The Secret Orders.
Foresters' ball.
Meeting of the Wheel Club.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-19
DuBLIN's SYMPATHY.
IreIand's Grievances Forgotten in the Be
reavement of the Queen.

DUBLIN, January 1S.-The corporation
of the City of Dublin had already adopt
ed vote of coincidence with the Prince
and Princess of Wales in the loss sus-
tanned in the death of their son, and to-
day the corporation held special meet
ing, at which resolutions were adopted
condoling with the Queen and other
members of the royal family. A short
time ago, when resolutions congratulate
ing the Queen and Prince and Princess of
Wales upon the approaching marriage of
the Duke were presented to the corpora
tion they refused to accept it.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-19
Improvements not Wanted.

WASHINGTON, January 1S.-The new
code of rules to be reported by the
House committee on rules will not con-
tinue the practice begun nnder Speaker
Reed by which 100 constituted quorum
of the House when in committee of the
whole. The committee has decided to
adhere to the practice in vogue prior to
the 51St CONGRESS.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-19
The Democrat Wasn't In 1t.

MIDDLETON, Conn, January IS. AT
the city election today, the entire repub-
lican ticket was elected, The vote was
light. The Democrats became demoral-
lied by factional fight, and their candi-
date for mayor withdrew this morning.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-19
YORKTOWN FIRED UPON.

A RUmOf WHICH Caused MUCH FXClte-
ment in Washington.
WASHINGTON, January 1S.-A rumor
was in circulation here tonight that the
United States cruiser Yorktown had
been fired upon in the harbor of Valpa-
raiso by the Chilians. The rumor
caused great excitement for while.
Secretary Tracy treated the story very
lightly and was disposed to ridicule it,
He said he had no news to communicate
tonight.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-19
THE CALL TO ARMS.

New Hampshire Can Furnish Regiment
If 1t Comes.
Concord, N. H., January 1S.-In case
of war with Chill and troops were need
ed for the defence of the New Hamp-
shire coast, Adjutant General Ayling
says that he could in less than 12 hours
notice mobilize 1000 infantry at Ports
mouth. 1t is predicted here that if hos
Iilities occur that not less than Is pei
cent of the New Hampshire National
Guard would Immediately enlist in the
United States service.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-19
Attempted Murder in ireland.

DUBLIN, January 1s.-Mr. Charles Per-
ry was shot and dangerously wounded by
four masked men while riding in car
near Newgrove, Glare, today. He was
then pulled out of the car and number
of documents taken from his person.
Perry had been twice previously fired
upon, but escaped injury.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-19
ro Inxesticate the lYhiskey TRUST.

Boston, January 1S.-On complaint of
large consumers OF ALCOHOL the Attor-
ney General of the United States has or
dered the United States district attorney
in Boston to investigate the operations
of the so-called whiskey trust.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-19
Monitor aJontauk Under Orders.

PHILADELPHIA, January 1S-The moni-
tor Montauk, at League Island navy yard,
will, in accordance with instructions from
Washington, be prepared for service at
once. A force Of men was put to work
this morning on the vessel.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-19

ST. PETERSBURG, January 1s.-At Ii
f1is, today, at the blessing of the waters
of the river Kura, as procession of
clergy and a dense crowd of people were
crossing an arm of the river on a tempo
rary bridge, the structure collapsed and
fell into the stream. A large number of
persons drowned. People nearest the
bridge tried to retreat, and were met by
the dense crowd still surging onward.
The result was terrific struggle, in
which many persons We're crushed to
death and a large number injured.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-19
The Rumble Of an Explosion Heard
for Many Miles Around.
| GROUP OF POWDER MILLS
SWEPT OFF THE EARTH.
They Stood at Central City, W. Va, Yeste--
day-When They Went Up in Smoke
Windows Three Miles Off Were Broken
The Cause Will Never Be Known-Ev-
erybody in the Mills Was Killed-The
Third Explosion in Three Months.

CEREDo, w. Va, January 1S.-A ter
rife explosion occurred this forenoon at
the Phoenix powder mills at Central
City 1t was the third explosion at this
mill within three months, and the most
destructive one. How the disaster to-
day was brought about will never be
known, as not a soul in the mill is left
alive.
At s.30a m. people in Ironton, 25
miles away, heard a terrible roar. In
O. edo, three miles away, windows were
broken and wares in the stores shaker
from the shelves. In Cattletsburg, near
1y 10 miles away, the earth shook and
people were alarmed. The explosion
started in the glazing room, where were
10 tons. of powder. Successfully, the
packing houses, magazine, four wheel
mills and a carload of gunpowder ex-
ploded Not vestige of the entire plant
remains 1t is believed that 35 tons of
powder was burned in the several explo-
sions. The following were killed:
ARCHIE LIVINGSTONE, superintendent
of the mills since the start, blown to
atoms.
ED WINToN, architect and engineer,
who built the works.
Three workmen.
All these were in the buildings. A
glazing mill hand approaching the glaz-
ing mill was 1nortally injured. His
clothing, hair and whiskers were burned
off. He ran 200 yards to a stream and
Jumped in Three other men in the vi
cinity were seriously. injured. 1t is said
many others were SLIGHTLY injured.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-19
Thomas G. Price Arrested.

EAsTPoRr, January 1S.-Thomas G..
Price was arrested this morning by
United States Marshal Miller, of Calais,
charged with having been one of the
sailors on the schooner Olive G. Robin
son. of Portland two years ago who left
the vessel in dory with the compass
and did not return. 1t is charged that
they deserted the vessel, sold the dory
and compass and pocketed the money.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-19
Another Moosehead Lake Accident.

BANGOR; January 1S.-An unknown
man was drowned in Moosehead Lake
Saturday while crossing. His bssy was
not recovered.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-19
Noted Stallion Dead.

JUNEAU, Wis, January 16-The noted
stallion Badger Boy, 2.26a, owned by
John Rowell of Beaver Dam and valued
S15 600 is dnoA
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-19
The Pehobscot Close,

BANGOR, January 1S.-The Penobscot
river is again closed to navigation, after
breaking all records in the length of
time of being open. 1t first closed Dec.
16, but reopened Jan. 2d.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-19
To Succeed Judge Titcomb.

AUGUSTA, January 1s.-Leslie c. Corn
ish has been elected trustee of the
Augusta Savings Bank to fill the vacancy
caused by the death Of Samuel Titcomb.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-19

Mean daily ther 24.O Max. vel. wind. 10 SW
Maximum ther.. Sc. Total precip. .... 20
Minimum ther :. .22.O
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-19
Local Weather Report.
PORTLAND, ME, January 13, 1892.
8 A. M. 5 P. M.

Barometer. ..................3 80 o437 30135
Thermometer. .250 351
Dew Point. nt..................2 o. 49,
Humidity 9S. 95.
Wind. SW NE
Velocity ................. .S q
Weather. Cloudy L Rain
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-19
BLESSING OF THE KURA.

1t Results in Death to Many in the Vast
Crowd.
The Portland daily press., 1892-01-19
FIGHTING EVANS
The Name His Comrades Give the
YorktoWn's Captain
RTJMOR SAID LAST NIGHT HIS SHIP
HAD BEEN FIRED ON.

The Report Discredited - Commander
Evans Authorized to Land the Refu-
gees When He Thinks Best-Secretary
Blaine Under the Weather but Able to
See the Chilian Minister Other In
formation of the Chilian Situation.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-08-03
SOMkRBY WON'T TALK.
He Says the fairs of Iron Hall Are
All Right-Will Make No ExpIana-

He Says the Affairs of Iron Hall Are
All Right-Will Make No Explana-
lions.
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 2.-Supreme JUS
tice Freeman D. Somerby of the Order of
the Iron Hall arrived here last night and
spent most of the evening in consultation
with his attorneys. In regard to the
charges made against him personally, he
said: ct propose to say nothing. The
proper tribunal to try that case is the
court and not the newspapers. My &C
counts are all right and 1 am not afraid
to have thorough investigation of them. F"
els it true that there is now 100000 of
Iron Hall money in an Indianapolis bank
and $500, 900 which is supposed to be in
your bank in Philadelphia that could not
be obtained on demands"
Mr.. Somerby reiterated that he did not
wish to talk on that subject.
eat the time of the Keystone bank fail
ure in Philadelphia, Mr.. Somerby, did you
or any one by your authority draw from
| the banks in this city $500, 900 and take it
to Philadelphia for the benefit of the bank
there7''
Mr.. Somerby replied: 81 again remark
on this subject that the Philadelphia bank
is an important factor in this suit, and it
| would not be proper to talk. 1 believe
| that the assets of the bank are more than
| sufficient to take care of any funds that
the Order of the Iron Hall may have on
deposit there. I am going to examine
thoroughly before I talk to anyone, and I
have no fears for the result"
Mr.. Somerby positively declined to make
any further statements. He will attend a
meeting of the executive committee this
| afternoon