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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-02-09
THE GRAND ARMY.
Gossip About the Meeting of the Maine
Department.
Especial to the Press.l

Especial to the PreSS.i
RocKLAND. February 8.-The depart
ment encampment. G. A.. R., of Maine.
conyenes here at 10 o'clock tomorrow
morning, and the advance guard of dele
gates including Gen. Isaac Dyer of Show
hegan and his council are already in the
city. The council of administration met
at the Thorndike Hotel tonight and ar
-anged the preliminarie assigning the
= several reports to committees, ETC. Ihe
Bosworth delegation from Portland, num-
bering 35 strong and headed by MaJo
Will am Fl. Green, their candidate for
department commander came in on to-
NIGHTS train. Wainwright Gushing of
Foxcroft. the other department COM
mander candidate, was also among the
arrivals. The steamer Sedgewick, The
special boat chartered by the up river
delegates. is frozen in at Belfast. and 1t
is reported that many of the delegates
have returned to their homes. Others
came overland by rail. The unfortunate
accident it is thought may have some
effect upon Mr.. Cushing's chances as
these delegates come from the section OF
the state which is strong for him. Major
Green's friends tonight feel very con1l-
dent of his electio !. Tomorrow and Fri
DAVIS sessions are strictly business. The
campfire will be held Friday night. and
among the noted veterans who nave
signifed their intention of being present
are Commander-in-Chief Weissert OF
Wisconsin, Anjutant General Gray OF
Milwaukee, Inspector General Gordell OF
Boston and Gov. Cleaves of Portland.
The National Women's Relief Corps,
which meets here the same days, hold
their sessions in the Knights OF Pythlas
hall, beginning tomorrow morning.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-02-09
Bic Philadelphia Failure.

PHILADELPHIA, February s.-Judg-
ments Iaggregating $4,000 were con
fessed yesterday by Robert S. Spencer,
who has been trading as Charles Spencer
& Co. He controlled the Leicester mills,
one of the largest woolen goods manu-
facturies in the city. 1t is announced to-
day that creditors claims amount to over
$30O,O0O. R bert S. Spencer and wife as
signed today.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-02-09
Decision Sustained.

BosToN, February s.-The United
States Court of Appeals today sent down
a decision affirming the decision of Judge
Colt of the Circuit Court in the case Of
the City of Boston VS.. Receiver Beal of
the Maverick National bank. This suit
was brought to recover $2096 taxes as
sessed on shares of stock in the Maverick
National bank for 1891. Judge Colt held
the stockholders and not the receiver OF
the bank liable and dismissed the bill.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-02-09
The Potter Case.

BosToN, February s.-Today, in the
United States Court, was devoted to ar
guments of counsel in the Asa P. Potter
Case. These were concluded late in the
afternoon. Judge Putnam charged the
iury. and the latter retired to make up
their verdict They will bring in a
sealed one tomorrow.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-02-09
Rescued in an Exhausted Condition.

HALIFAX, N. S., February s.-The
crew of the brig Edith, ashore near
have been rescued after
much difficulty, in an exhausted and suf-
fering condition. They were hauled
ashore ona rope through the icy water.
The vessel is a complete wreck. Lighters
have gone to try and save some OF the
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-02-09
weather observations.

: The following are the observations Of
the Agricultural Department Weather
Bureau for yesterday, February s, taken
at D. m.. 18th meridian time, the OBJ
servations for each station being given in
this order: Temperature direction OF
the wind, state of the weather:
Boston, 1So, w, clear; New York, 220,
SW, clear; Philadelphia, 260, NV, clear
Washington, 380. NV, clear; Albany, 1872
NV, clear; Buffalo; TO-, Sc, partly
cloudy; Detroit, l21, sW, clear; ,se cT Chicago @
1eo, S. cloudy; st. Paul, le1, Sc, sno .
st. Vincent. -4o,, S, clear. huron, Dak: x
s0, NV, partly cloudy; bismarck; is1a sao ]l4 M
NE, partly cloudy; Jacksonville oz' NE
cloudy.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-02-09
Another Earthquake at zante.

ATHENS, February 6.-Another violent
earthquake was felt at Zante yesterday.
The King and Queen are visiting all vi
lagos TO learn the wants of those VINO
have been driven from home and to calm
this panic-stricken. The weather on the
ing prevails among the unsheltered fugi-
tives from the city of Zante.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-02-09
A blizzard in Texas.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, February s.-Yes-
terday norther commenced blowing
here, and within two hours the teinpera-
ture fell from 80 degrees to 80 degrees
above zero. The severe change of wea-
ther will damage the fruit prospects.
Peach, pear, apple and plum trees have
been in bloom for 10 days.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-02-09
The stiletto.

WATERBURY, CT, February s.-Thom-
asso Valetto, an Italian, aged 38, baker
by occupation, received a stiletto wound
tonight, from the effects of which he
died in 10 minutes. A row arose over a
game of cards. Valetto and Franga
Beppo became involved in personal
quarrel, when the latter drew his stiletto
and plunged it into Valetto's body. In
the confusion Beppo made his escape.
Valetto leaves widow.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-02-09
The .Houdlette Company Failure.

BosToN, February s. = Counsel for
Houdlette & Co., who assigned today,
says it is impossible to give the liabili-
ties and assets at present. From infor-
nation given by other parties it is infer
red the liabilities will not exceed $780,
900. 1t is said p w. French. secretary
of the National Tube Works, is per-
sonal endorser of the firms notes to a
considerable extent. The Tube Works
are in no way involved.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-02-09
Gen. Beauregard Very Ill.

New ORLEANS, La, February S--Gen.
G.. T. Beauregard is very i'll at his resi-
dence in this city, and, while there seems
to be no immediate cause for alarm,
report has it that he cannot recover.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-02-09

THIS MORNINGS NEWS.

Page 1.
Weather indications.
General telegraph news.
Page 2.
General telegraphic news.
Page 8.
Taxation of railroad franchises.
Pmge4.
"Reedism" is again vindicated.
Colby University notes. y;
The druggist bill.
Pages
Music and drama.
Deaths and marriages.
Obituary.
Court record.
DIR. Talmage to be at City Hall tonight.
Portland and Chicago connected by long dis
tance telephone.
Anecdotes in the life of President Mcleod o.
the Boston & Maine.
Maine towns.
Farm topics.
Wit and Wisdom.
Page Z.
Financial and Commercial.
Marine News.
Page 8.
Personal
Brief Jottings.
Particulars of the accident to u.re Cottage
City.
The new ward lines.
Fiftieth anniversary of Odd Fellowship in
Maine.
Agricultural products at the Worlds Fair.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-02-09
THE WEATHER.
generally Fair Weather.

BosToN, February 8.-Local forecast
for New England for Thursday; F air;
rising temperature; westerly winds. FRI
day, warmer, probably rain or snow.
WASHINGTON, February s.-For New
England: G nerally fair; slowly rising
temperature during Thursday; south
westerly winds.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-02-09

border they were sent to disregutable
houses in Constantinople and Vienna.
The chief agent in Russia for these con-
Germs has been arrested.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-02-09

Senator Morgan Introduces a Bill to Pro-
vide for Government of Annexed Terri
tory-Tammany at the Telephone-An
Equestrian Statue to Gen. Stark.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-02-09

Local Weather Report.
PORTLAND, NE. February 8, 1888.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-02-09
Presidential Nomination.

The President today sent to the SEN
ate the nomination OF Josiah f. Storm,
Massachusetts, U. S. consul to Nazales.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-11-06
A GERMAN RALLY.
The Democratic Candidates
Warmly Received.
The Issues of the Campaign Set Forth
in Telling Speeches.

Yesterday afternoon the Democratic
candidate for Mayor, accompanied by
Chairman FarDsworth OF the City Com
mittee and the Fifth Ward candidates for
Alderman and Councilmen ticket, visited
German Hall upon invitation OF com
mittee OF the German Association. The
hall was crowded to excess almost /,
so great was the interest OF the German
American people who belong to the Asso-
ciatioh.
After the guests were entertained in the
bospitable style peculiar TO the Germans
hey were escorted to tie platform and
Hon. William Hoffman, who presided, in
troduced Mr.. Robinson, the candidate for
Mayor, in an excellent address.
Mr.. Robinson made an address OF about
half an hour during which the issues OF
the campaign as it relates to taxation,
franchises and street improvements were
fully discussed and his views were loudly
and vigorously applauded.
Alderman O'Reilly was next introduced
and he made neat speech, commenting
quite freeiey on the efforts OF the city and
their repre- natives TO free themselves
from he thraldom OF the Gas Company.
MIR. Farnsworth was the next speaker
and in an eloquent and learned address he
pointed out the position Of the candidate
of the Democracy and contrasted his rec
ord with that OF MIR. rIepke to the amuse-
ment of his auditors, who appreciated
the telling hits made.
Short addresses were made by Council
man O'Brien and Joseph f. Carney, can
didate for the Common Council. rhere
was some excellent singing by Charles
Appleton. Chairman Hoffman closed the
meeting by refuting, as a colleague OF Mr..
Robinson's, the charges made against him
relative to his action on the extension of
the franchise. The guests ,Supon their de-
parture, were given three hearty cheers
on the call of George J. Stoecker, who
gave out as the sentiment OF the CLUB,
"Germans by birth, Americans by choice
and patriots by principle"
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-11-06
IONS DALE

Complaint Is being made that the fines
system is being employed unjustly in the
weaving room OF the Ann and Hope Mill.
Those in position to know say that the
method OF levying fines for cloth not up
to the No. standard is such that
grave impositions on the weavers are
possible. The spare hands, usually kept
In all weaving rooms to assist the weavers
on "changing days," have all beer dis
Charged from this mill, and, as a conse-
quence, the wesvers Will find 1t extremely
fiicult TO make first class work and at
the same time earn what their labor would
enttle them to.
Trsckmaster John Corrigan, witha gang
OF men, is repairing the road bed and
track of he electric railway on Prospect
Hill.
Preserved w. Arnold, who manages a
large farm near this village, has score Of
Italian women at work husking corn.
rhe women belong in Providence. Some
OF them bring their young children to the
fields with them, and the little ones in
their strange costumes frolicsing about
while their mothers husk the golden grain
present strange sight.
A new watering trough is being put in
at the head OF Arnold street.
The Manchester Unity Odd Fellows
will soon open their new hall on John
street.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-11-06
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE,
Second Ward


Editor OF the Trihune:
Democrats OF the Second Ward remem-
Der that tomorrow's sun shall fash its
maguif gent rays upon the banner OF Gin
ana O'Brien. 1t is necessary for every
staunch Dcnocra. TO stand manfully to
the ship TO enable the crew to give one
powerful pun to the shore OF victory.
The candidates on the regular Democratic
ticket are men worthy of your suffrage. Is
not Edward O'l3rien, he with determined
VIII OF his own, capable OF representing
you and your best interest in the Alder
manic chamber? And is not young, cap
able, intelligent Isaac Gill, and honest,
straight forward "Ned" McCaughey and
honest John Irwin worthy to be your
representatives, in the Council chamber
Democrats, wish TO call your special at
tention to the proper marking OF your
ballot. This time 1t is most vital to give
IL attention. Prepare for the struggle,
and after you give your support to Gill
and his colleagues, remember Robinson
and honest government! WIN. +. BALL.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-11-06
ATTEMPTED HOLD-UP
WouId-Be Highwaymen Tackle
the Wrong Man.
Joseph Armell of Lebanon Had Quite
an Experience Last Night.

Last evening about 1880 o'clock Joseph
Armeil, "A Lebanon milkman, was driving
to this city to take his wife home, she
having been visiting friends on Mineral
Spring avenue, He was driving a pair OF
horses, rather spirited animals. Just as
he got over the line at the old Cottage
street road, two men leaped out OF the
bushes and one flashed the light from a
dark lantern in his face, com nanding him
to halt and throw up his hands. The
horses saw the light and sprang forward.
They ran short distance before MIR.
Armell could get control of them.
When he did he turned them around
quickly and drove back, but the would be
robbers saw they had tackled the wrong
man and were making for the woods.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-11-06
A BRUTAL AFFAIR.
George P. RiIeV FearfuIIy
Cut Last Night.
THE ASSAILANT IS CAUGHT.
He is a Providence Tough and is
Bound Over in the Sum of So, 900.

A brutal cutting affray took place on
Garden street, near the junction OF Paw
tucket avenue, between IL and II O'Clock
last night.
George =. Riley, who lives at 276 Pleas
ant street, was on his way home when he
was overtaken by hack at the place
stated and William Mcconnell of Doyle
place, Providence, jumped out and slashed
Rlley's face in a horrible manner. He
used either knife or razor.
Riley's left cheek was laid open from
his temple to his chin.
Mcdonnell Jumped in the carriage and
was driven of towards Providence as soon
as he completed his bloody work.
Riley started for home, but grew so
weak from loss of blood that he fell on
the sidewalk. He was found by a resi-
dent who notified DR.. Grandfieid and
Officer Henry, who lives near by.
The officer reported To Sergt. Nickerson
and Detective Haberlin drove to the sec.
ond station at Providence. Lieut.. Horton
gave Hsoerlin McCopnell's address and
sent Patroiman Place with him. McCon-
nell was found in bed and admitted the
crime by saying,' "When Riley had the
best OF 1t he was all right. Now that he's
got the worst OF it he begins to holler."
He was brought to this city and locked
up.
This morning he was charged with
making a violent assault with knife
with intent to Kill Oh George =. Riley.
He promptly waived examination and
asked the mercy Of the court, etc.
Detective Haoeflin said tnat Mcdonnell
got into similar cutting affrsy In Provi-
dence some time ago. He was held in the
sum OF s2 900 for the higher court.
Mcconnell Is a well known North end
tough and the police know him as "Cap-
tain Mack" and a dangerous man when
drinking.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-11-06
WORKING ON SUNDAY.
II Was Nearly 2 "A. IN. Yestsi day " hen IN
Aldermen Went Home.

Aldermen Went Home.
The Board OF Canvassers were I'm session
until O'Clock Sunday morning finishing
the canvass of the voting lists. There
we're several sharp contests.
Quite contest took place over the name
OF Thomas Burke As To whether he would
be allowed TO vote in h. Second Ward or
be forced To the First Ward. Tn, Smith
faction were for forcing him to the first
where his name then stood on account of
an error In printing the list A represen-
tative OF the regulars went out and pro.
cured the receipt and even then the Board
forced him to remain on the First Ward
list alt hough it was pointed out that his
name was on the Second Ward list last
year and belonged there. A little before
midnight the man was hunted up him.
self and after hot fight his name was
placed where 1t belonged In the Second
Ward.
In the Fifth Ward a very unfair advan-
tage was taken in the case OF Daniel +.
Harold. While the full Board was pres
ent Alderman Adams said his name had
no right to be taken from the real estate
list. lie and Alderman Winters, however,
left the meeting about midnight and Just
before the lists were signed Messrs. Davis
and Butler, who we're acting on behalf OF
the Republican party, demanded that his
name be taken off because he was only as
sessed for sl3O, and notwithstanding the
act that IL was decided TO leave IL on
when ne full BOARD WAS present Aldermen
Davis and Miller decided TO remove 1t.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-11-06
LOOKS SUSPICIOUS.
License Commissioners Visit
ing Liquor Saloons Today.
Tiepke IS Evidently Making Bids and
Threats for Votes.

1t has again and again been stated in
TIepke's organ that the liquor question,
on account OF the License commissioners
being honorable men and els cted for five
years, was removed from politics. Posi-
bly, some may think so, but II they wit
messed the visits made by Chairman
Sweetland and Secretary Spencer OF the
Lcenss Board today TO various liquor
saloons III the vicinity OF Main and Dex-
ter street and listened to their converse
tion with the proprietCrs, they might,
seriously question the accuracy OF the
assertion.
EThe Commissioners also visited places
In the Fifth Ward.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-11-06
AN ELECTION APPEAL
Not Likely TO Be Made to the British Public
Before Next Sprinu.

New YoEK. Nov. 6.-Rt. Hon. Joseph
Chamherla II and his son, A. Cham berialn,
W. re- passeug e,s on the steamer Niagara,
which arrived yesterday from Nassau, ~
=. Mr.. Chamberlain said he had had a
pl asant voyage, and was pleased with the
condition Of is planta' ion interests
In reply to an inquiry he said: 81 attach
little imp.r,auce tn the disaffection of
John +. Redmond aud his eight allies. l
don't think Il WI have much we g1t, in
spite Of the Introduction of the Paris
councils bill and the n W employers act
don't expect All appeal To be- made TO the
country before next spring. These So
called popular measures ara not r. iii
Glen ~ vital 10 base an appeal on"
Ut. Chamberlain will return to England
as soon "a he can make his arrangements
lie starts at once for Massachusetts, vi here
Mrs Chamberlain has been staying wi IA
her parents.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-11-06
SACRED CONCERT.
Held Last Night Under the Auspices of the
Holy Trinity Choir.

Held Last Night Under the Auspices of the
Hol. Trinity Choir.
In the basement OF the Church of the
Holy Trinity last evening a very enter
tanning concert was given under the
auspices of the church choir. There was a
large attendance ana all were we'll
pleased. Each one received an encore,
and the reading of Mr.. O'Reilly and solos
Of Messrs. Tr4vers and Casey were far
above the ordinary.
Following was the programme rendered !:
Piano solo, Miss Della Bressels; soprano
solo, Nj lss Mary McLaughiiu; tenor sole,
John w. Trevers; bass solo, Robert j..
Casey reading. Dennis O'Reiliy OF Provi-
dence; violin solo, Charles Greene; So
prano solo, Miss Mary Boylsn; corrct
solo, Robert McNiff; tenor solo, William
Butler; bass solo, Frank McCafrey; selec-
tion, Farewell Trio. The Hope Male
Qusrtette assisted and Miss Mary +. Kelly
acted as accompari-..
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-11-06
Temperance Work. .

st. Mary's Temperance Society held a
well attended meeting Yesterday after
noon. Two new mem oers we're Initiated
Vincent J. McAloon, Joseph Mcclure and
jeremiah O'Connor were elected delegates
to attend the next annual diocesan con-
vention OF the Union at Westerly on
Thanksgiving Day, with Thomas O'Brien
as delegate ex- ofilcio. Vice President Nc
Aloon ana Dennis Holland read ably pre-.
pared papers. Jer mish O'Connor and
Joseph Mcclure were appointed to pre-
pare papers for tho mex. meeting.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-11-06
CENTRAL FALLS.
Hints That the Strike Will be
Soon Settled.
Participant in Saturday Night
Fracas Bound Over.

Today begins another week In the his
tory OF the most bitter and noted strike
ever held In this village and State. The
people here are beginning to feel the ef-
fects OF the depression and would rejoice
to again hear the noise and regular calls
to duty. The Farwell Worsted Mill is
idle with the exception, 1t Is claimed, of a
four-in- hand who are devising new styles
and samples. Saturday the mill here was
running and Superintendent Eddy did
not deny but what 1t was for new ideas.
Sunday morning at II o'clock Superinten-
dent Eddy and Mr.. Farwell were at the
local plant and made an inspec.
tion OF the improvements, which
was satisfactory and hints that an early
date some arrangements may be made
whereby all may be satisfied.
The married men are the ones who are
feeling it ho most, yet they are all here
and will remain.
For Breaking In Twice.
John Dorrity ot Johnston came here
lag" Soon after midnight he made an
entrance in the dwelling OF lmes B.
Gooding on Central street through a
window. When once inside he made
much noise and upset things in general.
The inmates were awakened and Dorrity
made his escape, taking so cent bicycle
cap. He next wandered across the yard
and jumping over the fence broke a large
window glass in the depot baggage room
Officer Sweet arrived at this tine Dnd put
the man under arrest and took him
TO the station. Sunday mornings court
Was surprise to both otfic ,r and prisone
Officer Sweet was to tsvJ pat a charge
against him for detacire a building but
somehow Capt. Goldsmith procured a
warrant against him for breaking and en-
tering, to which he pleaded guilty and he
was bound over to a higher court.
Saturday night Frsoas.
Mike Shea and one Ryan got into a
heated argument about O'Clock Sunday
morning and went into the rear of the
Postotiice to settle Il. Shea, IL is claimed,
was too much for his opponent and
during the fracas gave vent TO his lungs to
such an extent that the neig aborhood was
aroused. Patrolman Sylvestre arrived
and cared for Shea at the station. Sunday
morning he was arraigned upon the
charge OF carrying concealed weapons
He was found probably guilty and bound
over to the Court OF Common Pleas.
Cadets AT Lothrop's.
During the present week the Temper
ance Cadets will do military work a,
Lothrops theatre In Pswtucket In the
well known play, "Around the World IN
Eighty Days" Capt. Phillips will be IN
command.
III In New York.
Word was received here Sunday that the
sister OF Capt. Phillips was seriously III
In New York.
Sons Of ST, 8eorge.
The annual supper and entertainment
of the Ladies OF the Sons of st. George
was held at Temperance Hall Saturday
evening which was we'll attended.
Int, esting Item.
Frank Stenietz was thrown from his
bicycle on Clay street this morning and
had a wrist sprained.