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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-10-31

The jury in the case Of the man found
dead in the woods near Bryant's Pond re-
turned verdict that his death was due
to some unknown cause. Underneath
the body was found copy OF the Port
land Daily PRESS, dated October 30, 1891.
In one of the pockets was roll OF bills
amounting to S25, and small amount of
coin. No wallet, pocketbook, nor any
scrap of writing could be found. A
short distance from the body was also
found a small tea cup and a half pint
bottle. Many think it case of suicide.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-23
Prince Edward County Fair.

FARMvnLE, Va. March 22.-ISpecial AT
= large and enthusiastic meeting OF citizens
held in the courthouse last night for the pur.
pose Of considering the propriety of holding
q county fair next fall Hon. Il. M. Burton
was elected chairman and Mr. j. l.. Wilson
secretary. Appropriate speeches weresmade.
and after the speeches the vote was taken and
II Was unanimously carried to hold fair here
this fall II WAS thought that ths remaining
five hundred dollars of the guarantee
fund would DO quickly subscribed.
The Farmville Silver Band was in attend
ance and discoursed some delightful music.
Incidentally collection was taken for the
band and a sum OIL about s75 was raised to
assist in paying of its Indebtedness of about
4i00. The "Destrict Skule" will also be re-
quested to give benefit performance for the
band
Yesterday was regular county court day.
Mr.. Samuel Bradshaw had his face fearfully
injured by being thrown from horse while
riding home The scalp was very much
lacerated, aud it is thought his nose was
broken by the fall. He was returning home
after being here in attendance at court.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-23
CLEVEL1ND AND THE SOUTH.
Ono OF the "Plain People" Expresses His
Opinion.

ALLEGHANY COUNTY, Va. March 15.-from
1866 to 1885 the Republicans, by practice, if
not by open declaration. exhibited distrust of
the Southerners and scarcely a Northern
Democrat had the courage TO insist upon our
right to active participation In the affairs OF
the Government. 1t IS true that Grant ap-
pointed Mosby, Longstreet and some other
ex-Confederates to Office. but those instances
were merely the exception that proved the
rule We could hardly say. and really could
not feel, that we were in the Union, had not
sectional legislation reminded us that we were
not out of it, When Grover Gle veland
became President however. he gave us the
right hand Of fellowship and we were made
equals with the rest. For his fair treatment
of US he incurred the hostility Of the Radicals
They cried that the country was going to the
bad. as the Southern brigadiers" had got
control of the President. The result of Presi-
dent Clevelands putting us on trial before
the country Is that no one now Is foolish
enough TO asperse our patriotism We are
acknowledged TO be equals.
Can any Southerner remembering all this
and remembering the bitterness of our posi-
ton before Cleveland became President. hes
itate or refuse TO support him now? If such
there be he justlies the criticism of a South
ern Republican made in my hearing recently:
IF the South goes back on Cleveland it will
hardly pay a Northern Democrat TO incur the
hostility OF his section by doing them tayors
hereafter"
The plain people Gas distinguished from
politicians, demagogues and place hunters)
are tor Cleveland. and if any man by trick
cry or unfair means gets the nomination over
Cleveland the plain people will not support
him; they will stay at home on election day.
Mark the prediction.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-23
OVERH4 THE dLDERMEN.
Passage OF Many Ordinances In Chicago to
BE Investigated.


CHICAGO. March 21.-The investigation into
"boodleism" by the grand jury is not to be
confined TO the three ordinances which have
been so frequently mentioned in that con,
nection States Attorney IOngenecker shld
last night that the jury was following Up any
lead that might result IN the CONVICTION Oh q
money giver OF money taker.
Among other ordinances the passage or
which will he inquired into will be the lately
passed omnibus ordinance giving the Chicago
City Railway Company the right TO string
overhead wires and run electric cars on most
of the streets not already occupied
The grand jury will also make determined
effort to sift the relations between the Gas
Trust and the city authorities, particularly the
circumstances attending the settlement made
with the officers of the trust last June. by
which the rate of $120 a thousand was ac-
cepted. 1t is stated that the jury has In
formation showing that certain aldermen
maintain business relations with the trust
and are constantly active on behalf OF the big
syndicate.
The States attorney also saws that the in
vestlgation of the big four-mlle tunnel Quilt
out under the lake for the purpose Of increas-
ing the clty's water supply VIII be reopened.
He states that evidence has been placed in his
hands showing years of municipal Juggery.
Reasons will be given showing Just why the
aldermanlc committee recently appoihteu "
investigate the construction of this tunnel
failed to prove evidence of fraud and wrong
doing.
President Billings. of the Gas Trust. who is
at Hot Springs. says. in an interview that
there is nothing in the story that the hood
ling aldermen offered to kill the economic
gas ordinance for $780, 900. He states that
when the ordinance was pending one or two
Aldermen asked him what he wanted done
with it. but his reply was that he did not care
whether it was passed OF not.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-23
THE HUSTLING HILL
ooxsrnor Peck Says that the feop'e "''
Against Him.

"Tbe people Of the United States may
,,oroncs the active elf-assertion OF schem-
inc politicians to capture the Small OFFICES,
but they draw the line on the presidency anu
. vue LII Iii drav the line on Hill" said Gov
arnor George w. Peck. of Wisconsin, At the
And,tor,um Hotel in Chicago Saturday.
Zine people will stand good deal Dut
,bev won't-to use "a homely expression iet
politicians monkey with the presidency III
i altogether too exalted an Office 70 be the
nrev OF tricksters and schemers The people
will soon enough find the man they want lot
the presidency. and If Hill had been that man
he would have been sought for. No man. IN
my opinion. can be elected who hustles IKE a
ward politician for the great Office OF resi-
dent There is too much dignity IN u. IL ~
too exalted n position TO be thus Sousn. .oi.
The Governor was very confident tnat Tue
reyulsion OF feeling among Democrats mas
been so great that Hill may now DC aiinos'
safely considered out of the race.
Cleveland will bo nominated ana eiecteu'
he declared There is now no doubt OF MS
nomination. in my opinion. HI mas Eono 10
far. Cleveland sounded the alarm the other
dav in his letter 10 General Bragg. ana now
tho neonle will respond and do the rest by
electinp Cleveland. ! have been through
New York State recently. and tell you tho
people are not for Hill. In the last SIX years
there have been constant accesslohs lIol. 'iio
Republican party 10 the Democratic pai1y III
New York State. and these newly-made Demo-
Gratis saw they cannot stand Hill, and VIII 80
back 10 their old party if he IS nominate tI;u.
The way the delegates were sent q n nills
convention was scandalous. Even II lam
many should 90 back on Cleveland ! oeneye
the latter can be elected. am comment we
con carr illinois. Wisconsin and Iowa. The
people are with the Democratic party with
Cleveland as a candidate. $500.
What do you think of Hills trip to the
South" ,,
II cannot see that it will help him any,
Regarding the Wisconsin Delegation 10 the
National Convention, the Governor said 1t
would undoubtedly be for Cleveland although
there might be few delegates favorable TO
the nomination of a Western candidate.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-23
NORTH STATE POLITICS.
xoyExExrs or THE THIRD PARTY.
III Polk Would Only Hoist His True Banner.
Illness of Senators German and
vance-Patents Issued.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. March 22.-ISpecial.l j
Rome OF the North Carolina Democrats here
are becoming extremely anxious as to the po'
litical situation in that State. This feeling OF
apprehension exists among Democratic Con
vressmsn from North Carolina. They say
that ii Polk would openly and boldly pro-
claim himself in favor of the Third party
the Democrats would DO able 10 I'M
mediately organize and array lheii
party solidly against Polk. ou' Tue
latter is pursuing an insid'ouS po''.y'
He decisins against the old parties ana pra'e'
of tho grievous burdens under whlch tne peo-
pie are suffering but be does hot on.i ~ go
cost snv method OF relief. lie sdroitly Keeps
49, a ~ S'sastisfaction with the Democracy.
-. Joas not offer any method OF relief. Inc
J;s.~,o.s ,n which the most dlsaiiecton eAlstS
80 those of Representatives Henderson.
Bum. Branch and Williams. spne
Of these mombers concede tnat 'noIo
!. doubt and uncertainty among tneir con-
.,;,rents II is further stated 10 HE LINES
sar-ssnondent that the Democratic element
nou following and supporting Governor Holt
Ia too extreme: that they have already opened
their batteries upon the Alliance hoidipe IL 10
be the Third party. A Democratic member VINO
vas elected by support of the Alliance SAID
60 dav. ..'These men are making a mistake IN
denouucine the Alliance as the Third party.
He aavs that is q mistake which should be
corrected as the Alliance Is not the Third
party. -
PATENTS ISSUED.
Patents were issued to-day as follows:
Virpinia-Wi William Is. Bruce Staunton, car
coupling; Charles Q. Fields. Wallsce's Switch.
assirnee of one-half 10 A. ID. Reynolds. of
Bristol. pow John Nj. Holt. Manchester
assignee of one-half to A. l.. Wilkinson. Man
chester filter Paxton Pollard. Norfolk, bolt
releasing device.
North Carolina-William +. Beasley. Ok
ford. two patents, mail bag and lock therefor;
Laurens A. Fort Raleigh, bIrd-trap Horace
l. Freeman, Lexington. tobacco hanger
Frank w. Carpenter, High Point, assignee OF
one-half TO A. f. Deyenish. OF oxford, TO-
bscco pipe cleaner
WASHINGTON NOTES.
In Virginia the name of the postoffce Hur-
ricane. Wise county, has been changed to
Fernalda.
Captain William A. Burke. of Staunton,
Va has been appointed the representative OF
the National Democratic clubs from the
Tenth congressional district in place Of Col
onel William l.. Bumgardner. deceased. His
duty is TO effect and maintain organization Of
the Democratic clubs IN that district.
Senator Vance has been Ill for about ten
DAYS with q very severe sore throat. He was
out to-day for the first time In more than
week.
Senator German is still confined to his res
idence with lumbago. He is able to sit mp.
but not able to leave his residence. The
single fact of the Senator's illness is proof
sufficient that the published interview with
HIM of the notorious Gath" was fake"
entire.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-23
Covington Notes.

CovNoTos. Va. March 22.-ISpecial. J.
Captain Rumbold. formerly Of the English
army. who owns the beautiful "Callaghan''
estate. has returned from visit to Baltimore.
The Rev. l.. X. Combes. rector of the Epis-
copal church here. lost his youngest child
Edith. The remains we're taken to Alexan.
dria for interment.
DIR. o. l.. Rogers has been very i'll, but is
now better.
Mr.. L. Parr. brakeman on the Chesa-
peake and Ohio railroad, was painfully. but
It is not thought fatally, injured. He Was
struck by an overhead bridge near Backbone
on Sunday
Mrs. +. o. Bertrand nee Miss Minnie.
who has been spending the winter with her
father, DIR. l.. ID. Drewry. expects to return in
few days with her little daughter to her
home in Galveston. Texas
The Covington Machine Works are turning
out some beautiful work. Mr.. Rainy Mar
thall. of Richmond. is engaged at these
works,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-23
A Schooner Abandoned.

NORFOLK. Va. March 22.-ISpecisl. The
schooner Bsrtram l.. Townsend. Captain
John G. Wilbank bound from Philadelphia
TO Matanzss. Cuba. encountered bad weather
and gales from date of sailing, lost her rud-
der. sprung aleak aud became unmanage-
Able. she was abandoned on the 18th IN
slant in latitude 30. 10. longitude 1886. The
captain and crew were taken on board the
british sailing ship Linnie Burill. Of Yarmouth.
n. D., and landed 1T Old Point. They ar.
tivsd here this afternoon and Captain Viii
oank noted protest with Mr. II. l.. Cannon
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-23

A Stockton (Cal) dispatch says that Mrs.
Sarah Althea Terry since her incarceration in
the asylum, has become very violent and
leads her attendants a life of misery. One of
her favorite methods Of passing time is to
lean against the wall and receive spirit mes
sages. The spirits order her to do all sorts Of
strange things, and their orders are implicitly
obeyed Refusing to conform to the asylum's
rules and discipline, it was recently neces-
sary to use some force with her. and she be-
came so refractory that she has since been
put in a straight jacket.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-23
flayed Havoc In the Forests.

SALuDA. Va. March 22.-[Special. This
village has several times in the recent past
oeen shocked by sudden deaths. but none
more startling than that Of Mr. A. II. Ward.
Eno went to bed Saturday night apparently
s - Ssual Meath and awakened his vile about
moments from supposed PARALYSIS ~"
L@ny truck was seriously damaged bv the
hsvoe u the forests. ' ''e'' p'syeo
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-23
MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK.
UNITED STATES AND CITY DEPOSITORY.
CAPITAL STOCK PAID IN. 100000.
SURPLUS AND UNDIVIDED PROFITS slsi,G3r97.

Collections made at reasonable rates on all
available points in Virginia. North Carolina and
elsewhere Interest allowed by agreement.
CORRESPONDENTS in New York city: National
Bank Commerce. United States Ma tional Bank
Western National Bank.
Correspondence and business solicited.
feIT-1vr
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-03-18
rHE MILFORD BURGLARS.
One Of the Two Captured Men Escapes
from Maryland Sheriff.

WILMINGTON, Del, March is.--A dis.
patch from Elkton. Md, announces the
escape Of one Of the two Milford burg.
lars arrested at CeciIton.
The whole peninsular is agitated over
the eScapades Of the four men. First
came the rohberies ut Milford, then the
hghtaon the train. the death Of one man
ii Dover. the capture 81 two men at
Cecilton. ana now THE escape of one 81
them from the sheriff 1t Elkton.
The men were taken from Crcilton 70
Elkton III wagon. ana were ticd han .ls
and feet. with ropes. When the men
reached Ellxton the captors mis-
took schoolhouse for the Jail, and
stopped the team. They then walked
beside the wagon 70 the Jail, fifty feet
distant, Meanwhile one OF the men
had united the ropes ON his legs. just
as the Jail wac reached them jumped
FROM the wagon and fled down the rail-
road. The man now in Jail 1T EllSton
Is very much exhausted the result Ut
four DAYS effort to evade arrest
The prisoner lodged In Jail was very
sore and stiff when seen this morning,
and seemed to have little use of his
limbs. He would not talk much. but
gave mis- name as John Richardson and
his partners name ~ james Burk. He
said he would NOT 20 to Delaware with
out requisition.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-03-18

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The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-03-18
Ministers on Trial.

WILMINGTON, Del, March is. The
Methodist conference spent yesterday in
secret session considering charges that
had been preferred against Presiding
Elder Wilson and six ministers. The
charges against Presiding Elder Wilson
are lying, corrupt administration, po-
litical hypocrisy and employing spies to
obtain evidence against the Delaware
City News, which paper Wilson has
sued for criminal libel. Bishop An
drews says the charges are frivolous.
II is said the trial will consume two or
three days.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-03-18
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

The trial Of Mr. Deacon, who killed NJ
Abeille at Nice. has been set for May 10.
The Salvador congress il reported to
have rejected the reciprocity treaty with
the United States.
The New Brunswick legislature favors
the union Of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia
and Prince Edward Island.
Emperor William. Of Germany, presided
yesterday AT cabinet council, at which
all the ministers were present.
Thousands Of seals have appeared at
North Cape, probably from Greenland by
ice, for the first time in eighty years, and
the people are making good hauls
James Galbraith, a mail carrier on the
Monon road while passing between two
cars on freight train at Linden. Ind.
caught his legs between the draw bars.
He chung to narrow blocks near the bars
during the ride Of eighteen miles, his legs
being completely crushed before the traila
finally stopped at Charlottesville.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-03-18
a Pitasburg wife Murderer.

PITTsBuRG. March ls.- Last night
Michael Cloonan returned to his home
from his days work and seizing chair
beat his wife over the head until she lay
lifeless at his feet. Cloonan tried to
escape. bat was arrested about an hour
after the murder and placed in Jail.
When arrested Cloonan declared that he
was glad he had killed her, that she
deserved death and that he was willing
to hang for doing it. Cloonan is "a years
Of age, the father of four grown chill
dren. One Of Cloonan's sons declares his
intention to kill his father for murder
ing his mother. Cloonan is said to have
been unjustly jealous of his wife.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-03-18
omcer Mereet,s Murderer.

PoTTsvILLE, Pa, March 49, The
three burglars concerned in the murder
of Officer Merget at Talnagua We're
brought TO tie Jail here yesterday.
After their capture it was discovered
that one of them was badly wounded on
the arm by a bullet. He gave his name
as Thomas Kelley, of Pottsville, and adj
mits firing the fatal shots. 1t is be-
lieved that he is the same Kelley who
served a term in prison for robbing
Maggie Shaefer few years ago. He
says he is % years old, and has finely
knit form and handsome face. The
two other prisoners gave their names as
Edwin Everett Blakeslee, st. Louis, and
John Brown, Beaver Falls, Pa. Both
claim to be 18years old.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-03-18
ST. Palrick,s Day in Pittsburg:.

PITTsBURG, March 1S.-St. Patrick's
Day, celebrated yesterday, possibly out
rivalled any similar demonstration in
Pittsburg. The parade by members Of
the various Irish societies was the feat
ure OF the day. About 1000 men were
in line. The weather was slightly un-
pleasant. "A stiff breeze blew from the
northwest, while fiurries of snow filed
the air, yet it was not unpleasantly cold.
Last night, however, the snow fell rap
idly, increased, and at late hour to-
night continues with no immediate pros
pect of abatement. For the first time
this winter traffic on the street railways
Is interrupted. Snow sweepers and
plows are hard at work, but are max
ing slow progress so rapid is the accum-
ulation of snow on the rails. Through
trains on the railroads are also delayed
on account Of deep snow.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-03-18
Prosecute the Trusts.

WASHINGTON, March is. - Attorney
General Miller mas issued Instructions
to district attorneys to vigorously prosee-
cute all trusts. IF the facts justify
says the instructions, ..you will use
your best efforts to indict and prosecute
wrongdoers, as well as to enforce the
law by civil proceedings, as provided In
the act entitled AN act to protect trade
and commerce against unlawful re-
straints and monopolies. Acting nm
der this general instruction Special
Agent Norton, of the department OF
Justice, has investigated the alleged
whisky trust, the cordage trust and the
meat trust, said to have been formed iii
Chicago. The United States district at
torney at Chicago will, it is understood,
upon information gathered BY Mr.. Nor
ton. proceed to prosecute the three
trusts named.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-03-18
de. scndtlcr Indic,el.

CHICAGO. March Is. ~ Preliminary
legal sparring in the case Of DR.. Scud-
der, accused of assassinating his veal.
thy mother-in-law for her money, was
cut short by the formal return Of an in
dictment for murder The prosecution
express the opinion that this practically
settles the question OF the attempt t.
railroad the prisoner to an asylum ON
the plea Of insanity. The prisoner has,
to a large extent, abandoned the apa-
thetic deIneanor which has been va
riously interpreted as Indicating demen.
tia or shamming.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-03-18
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

First Methodist Episcopal Church. cornel
Maple avenue and Burke street. Rev. VIM, II.
Chapman, Pastor; residence, Burke street, ad-
joining church.
a. M and 7.30 p. m Prayer service, Wednesday
$50 p. m.
Reformed Church, East Burke street. Sun
day school go a. m. Morning service II a. m.
Evening service roo p. m. Wednesday evening
service z 80 p. m.
st. Johns Lutheran church. corner Queen
and Martin SITS. Rev. Chas. s. Trump, pastor
Services Sunday II O'Clock a. M. and 7:30 p. IN
Sunday school $50 a. m. Prayer service 40
every Wednesday evening. Seats free. Nlsl
tors welcomed
Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church. corner
OF King and College Sts. Rev Henry Thomas,
Rector.
sunday school $40 a. m sunday services at
II a. m. and 730 p. IN. Ghildren's service first
Sunday in each month at 4 p. m Evening
Prayer. Wednesdays at T.30 .. 1p.
United Brethren Church. Pennsylvania Ave
nue.. Rev. j. b. Chamberlain, pastor. Resi-
dence, adjoining church.
Sabbath School, $50 a. m. sabbath services
II a. m. and p m. Prayer meeting every
Wednesday evening at 1880 p. m
M. 4. church, south, West Martin street.
Rev. a. NJ. Cackley, pastor, Residence West
sunday Services Sunday school, a:15 a. m.
Preaching, II a. IN. and 1:3D p. IN. Class " y.
M Young Peoples services at $3.50 p m: PRAYER
service Wednesday, 7:30 p. m. Seats free and
the public cordially welcomed.
First Baptist Church. West King street, Rev.
j. W. Hnndley, Pastor; residence West John
street.
sunday school Gao a. m. Sabbath Services
II a. m and 7;30 D. m. Prayer and Praise meet
ing Wednesday 730 D. M
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-03-18
A sr1AMEh FIRE.
II Causes the Death frcm Excitemeni
Of Lady Passenger.

CINCINNATI. March is.-The steamer
Guiding Star on her way up from New
Orleans caught fire this morning while
passing Lawrencebdrg, twenty-five
miles below this city. The FIRE was
found to be in some cotton in the hold.
the boat was headed into the Kentucky
shore. where the fire was soon extin-
guished.
The smoke caused the most intense
excitement among the lady passengers.
One of them. Mrs. Belle Shaninger. Of
this city. who had an affection of the
heart, was seized with d spasm and died
before the boat reached the Lawrence
burg wharf. She was returning from a
trip to New Orleaps.