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The Portland daily press., 1893-11-16
The National Game.

New York, November 15.-Base ball in
all it's phases was discussed in full at the
regular meeting of the National League
and American Association of Profession
al Base Ball Clubs. which went into ses-
sion at the Fifth Avenue Hotel at noon
today. There were present representa-
tions from all the league clubs, including
Jos. A. Hart of Chicago, A. 81. Soden of
Boston, Chris Won der Abe of st. Louis,
H. R. Won der Horst of Baltimore, E. B.
Talcott of New York, and J. F. Brush of
Cincinnati.
The business of this body was to hear
the report of the secretary and treasurer
and any" complaints that were to be
made.
The delegates who met in session to
transact the general business of the As
sociation after the board of directors
had adjourned were A. H. Soden and w.
A. Conant of Boston, A. w. Kerr of
Pittsburg, George W. Wagner and F. s.
Elliott of Washington, John L. Brush of
Cincinnati, E. B. Talcott of New York,
f. a. Abel and G. FL. Byrne, Brooklyn;
I'll. r. Won der Horst, Baltimore; F. de H.
Robinson, Clevellnd; James A. Hart,
Chicago, and Chris Won der Abe of St.
Louis.
The Portland daily press., 1893-11-16
PORTLAND, MAINE MORNING, NOVEMBER 1e 1898
ATALK WITH Mr.. DlNGLEY.
The Hawaiian Matter, Tariff Changes
and the Presidency.

Rockland, Me-, November 15.-Con-
gresham Dingley was here today en-
route to Union to attend the celebration
of the completion Of the Georges Valley
railroad, which OCCURS tomorrow. Mr..
Dingley said to reporter that the action
of the administration in the Hawaiian
matter was utterly incomprehensible. To
his mind there were only two things that
could have been done, for the admins
tration to either accept the treaty of an
nexation or wash its hands OF the whole
matter. To say that the deposed govern
ment should now be set up by force of
American arms was an atroucious as
supmtion on the part of Secretary
Gresham, and he believed the American
emphasis. Mr.. Dingley believed the re-
cent election would greatly modify the ac-
tion of the Democrats in Congress in tariff
changes, but he felt certain that they
would proceed with the bill at an early
day. He did not look to see business
materially improve till that matter was
disposed of, which would not occur
finally until 1896, when he looked for
such a victory for Republicanism and
protection as should settle the national
policy for many years to come.
Who will be the Republican presi-
dential nominee?"
1t is too early to predict" responded
Mr.. Dingley. The nomination now
would easily mean Mckinley, but many
issues may arise in the next three years. D
Mr.. Dingley leaves next Thursday for
Washington to meet with the committee
on appropriations.
The Portland daily press., 1893-11-16
THE NEWS FROM RIO.
AIelIo's Attempt to Gain Foothold on
Land Said to Have Failed.

New York, November 15-The World
has the following cable this morning.
Rio de Janeiro, November Q, via Buenos
Ayres and Galveston, November a.
The most important piece of news that
has become current here for some time is
the report that Desterro, the capital Of
the provisional government set up by
Admiral Mello, has been taken by the
forces which President Peixoto sent
against it. These forces were commanded
by Gen. Argollo. who has sent dispatch
claiming victory over President Lorena
after sharp fight. This news is very
encouraging to Peixoto's adherents, who
regard it as proof that Admiral Mello
will be unable to maintain foothold on
land. Staff Minister Col. Mariana has
been sent to .Parana on special COM
mission in relation to the States of
Parana and Santa Catharina. He is to
raise battalions of volunteers for the pur-
pose of putting down any attempts at in
surrection in these states and to help
Peixoto at the capital if required. Gov.
Lima of Pernam buco declared that per-
feet peace prevails throughout that state.
The same declarations are made regard
ingsall the northern states of the repub-
lie. Nothinvg is known here of the re-
ported attempt at a revolt in the state of
San Paulo, and the report is discredited.
The Portland daily press., 1893-11-16
ROBBED OF $4,000.
A Crime in Broad Daylight in the Rookery
Building in Chicago.

Chicago, November 15-John A. Drake,
treasurer of the Indiana, Illinois & Iowa
Railroad company, was sand bagged and
robbed of $40, 600 in the Office of the COM
pany on the ninth floor of the Rookery
building at a. m. today. Mr.. Drake
had the money in little hand satchel
and was preparing to go out on the road
to pay the employees.
He was about to leave the office when
two men stole up behind him and felled
him to the floor by several hard blows
on the head The treasurer was knocked
nearly insensible and before he could
move in defense, he alleges, the thieves
tore the satchel from his hand and
rushed out of the Office slamming the
door as they went. They rode down in
the elevator very unconcernedly and
made their escape. Mr.. Drake, notified
the central station as soon as possible
By 8 O'Clock detectives We're at work.
Mr.. Drake has been with the Indiana,
Illinois & Iowa railroad since it was
organized He and his father, the presi-
dent, are part owners of the property.
The Portland daily press., 1893-11-16
LITTLE HEROES.
One, Four Year Old Boy. Died Trying to
Save Life.

Rochester, N. Y, November 15.-The
little district school house at Cooper
vile, Livingston county, was burned
Tuesday. The teacher, Miss Mabel
Porter, 90, and one little hero scholar
lost their lives Two hours after the
school opened Miss Porter detected the
smell of smoke. She opened door lead
ing into a wood shed to discover if any
thing was on fire. AS she did so the
flames burst into the school room and
enveloped the teacher. Miss Porter
screamed and fell forward into the fire.
Immediately the school room was in
an uproar. There were twenty-five
scholars most of whom are small chill
dren. Two brothers, Melvin and Charles
Cham bers, aged IA and 16 years, displayed
remarkable presence Of mind. To their
hard work at the risk of their own lives
is given the credit of saving most of the
imperiled. pupils. There was but one
door, that opening into the burning shed,
by which entrance to the school house
was afforded. The brothers, seeing escape
cut off in that direction, tore seat
loose from the floor, placed it under a
window, smashed the glass and managed
to lift the children ii through: Three girls
IdluItu anu u was W1Gn QlHlculGy GnaG
they were dragged through the little
window to place of safety. g'
Four-year old John Johnson, son of a
farmer residing near by, was burned to
death. He was the teachers pet. When
he saw her fall forward into the fire he
ran to her side in a vain. and futile
effort to protect her from harm. So he
died like hero. When the ruins of the
school house were searched, the charred
bodies of the teacher and the noble little
fellow were found side by side
The Cham bers boys were both severely
burned about the face and arms The
younger inhaled SO much hot air that it
is feared serious injury may result. Miss
Porter lived with a relative in Nunda,
and her body has been taken there. 1t
is a mystery how the fire started.
The Portland daily press., 1893-11-16
Kisses IN THE CONGRESS.
More About the Discussion of the Saloon
Question by the Episcopalians,

New York, November 15.-At the first
evening session of the fifteenth Church
Congress of the Protestant Episcopal
night in Chickering hall, there was a lack
of dignity at one time in the audience
which threatened to disturb what other
wise was harmonious and peaceful eve
ming. The audience was made up of rep
resentative people from the Episcopal
churches of this city, and among them
were many friends of the Rev. DR.. VS..
Rainsford, Robert Graham, secretary of
the Church Temperance Society, took
exception to many of the views en-
DO died in DR.. Rainsford's ideas on the
"saloonn question and tried to make him
wager he recently made with grogshop
keeper to the effect that if he bro ke any
of the rules in the license he was to pa y
DR.. Rainsford $1,000. Mr.. Graham s
criticism of DIR. Rainsford, who was sit
ting behind him on the platform,
brought forth a storm of hisses from the
friends of DR.. Rainsford.
Mr.. Graham the said, geese hiss, men
don't" This only made the audience
hiss the more, and it was not until the
presiding bishop had made protest and
called the meeting to order that quiet
was resumed
Mr.. Graham then went on with his re-
marks, but he did not mention DIR. Rains
ford again, keeping strictly to the topic
of the evening, and toward the end he
became so eloquent that he received a
generous amount of applause.
DR.. Rainsford spoke in part as fol-
lows:
"It is needless to say that the ordinary
tenn perance reformer and temperance
politician cannot be induced to look
favorably ON any scheme Of mere re-
form. Temperance agitators seek to root
out alcohol. They might almost as well
seek to root out the use of beef or fish.
Alcohol is here to stay. The time is ripe
for the entrance on this field of class of
helpers who deplore drunkenness, but
who know full well that for generations
to come we cannot hope to elininatesthe
drunkard.
"What can be done in New York?
The crowded nature Of the city makes
places of recreation necessary. To close
all of our 10, 900 saloons without provid-
ing the poor people a substitute would
be a calamity to New York and a
crime against her 1aboring people. Who
ever dreamed of first class social club
where alcohol could not be obtained?
run for private profit, 1T will be shaped
to meet the actual needs of the public.
The public house, q commodious meet
ing-place, is what our people need.
II hold then that the liquor traffic in
some sort is a permanent business, and
that it should be placed in the hands of
citizens of t he best character.
The Portland daily press., 1893-11-16
THE NICARAGUA CANAL.
Warner Miller Steps Out and There II
General Overturn.

New York. November i5.-There was a
meeting OF the Nicaragua Canal Con-
struction company yesterday at which a
lively discussion in regard to the COM
pany's affairs and prospects took place.
Warner. .Miller's resignation as president
was offered and accepted. The resigna-
tion of Capt. George W. Davis as vice
president was also accepted. A reorgan-
ization committee was selected. This
committee, it is understood, will probably
report in favor of wiping out the old
construction company and forming new
one.f No one was selected as president.
Smith NJ. Weed was elected vice presi-
dent.
The Portland daily press., 1893-11-16

The following are the observations for
the Agricultural Department Weather
Bureau for yesterday. Nov. Is, taken
at D. m.. 18th meridian time, the OBJ
seryations for each station being given in
this order: Temperature, direction of
the wind, state of the weather:
Boston, 3eo. w, clear; New York. 34o,
NV, clear; Philadelphia. 340, w, clear;
Washington, $40, W, clear; Albany, $40,
W. clear; Buffalo. 270, NV, cloudy;
Detroit, 2o4, NV, snow; Chicago, 26o,
SW, cloudy; St. Paul, 2So, W, cloudy;
St. Vincent, 22o, NE, cloudy; Huron,
Oak, $40. Sc, fair; Bismarck, 400,
E, fair; Jacksonville, so. NV. clear.
The Portland daily press., 1893-11-16
GREAT COLUMN OF FIRE.
Flames Make Havoc in Historic Section
of London.

Flames Make Havoc in Historic Section
of London.
London, November 15.-Fire started at
10 O'Clock this evening in W.S. Thomson
& Co.'s corset factory, 4S and 40 Old
Bailey and spread rapidly to the shop of
the Grown Perfumery company; thence
to Lockhart's Cocoa rooms, Blackie and
Company's publishing offices and several
other buildings and the rear of Casells
publishing house. A third of the frontage
between Fleet street and Prujeau square
crashed down tosthe pavement. Firemen
ran for their lives and several barely es-
capped burial in the burning wreck. A
column of flame shot up 200 feet, illumi-
mating the city. The Old Bailey sessions
house and Newgate prison were drenched
with streams of water to keep them from
taking fire. The loss will amount to
many thousands, of pounds. The Casells
and Blackies, the publishers, suffered
considerable damage, but the bulk of
their machinery and stock was un-
damaged.
The Portland daily press., 1893-11-16
Trainmen to Blame.

Battle Greek, Mich, November 15.-
After four hours deliberation, the cor
oner's jury rendered the following ver-
dict on the recent Grand Trunk disaster
this morning:
'sWe find that the collision was caused
by gross disobedience of orders given by
the train dispatcher, and we also find
that Conductor Bertram N. Scott and
Engineer Harry Wooley of train No. 8,
are guilty of criminal negligence in run
ming past their meeting point at which
they had positive orders to stop"
The Grand Trunk company was ex-
onerated from all blame in the calaml-
ty
The Portland daily press., 1893-11-16
Murder and Suicide.
The Home Marker CInh

Boston, November l5.-Tba .nn,o,
meeting Of the Home Market Cluh hn,,,sai mss
held today. VIM. Fl. Bent of Taunto, Far was
was elected president. The vicaonrsa;
dents include James H. McMnl]am =, eaif nf
Maine. Lewis Anderson of Skowhepan n ~
Me-, is one OF the executive committee
In response : TO "a telegram of congratu-
election as Governor of Ohio tba 9,s fas, re-
ing letter was received from hi. him. ,oiioW-
ssMy Dear Mr.. Clarke: Pleas, a 1910. !,
to your fellow-members of the the oateno Hana
Market Club my many thanks 80 fon Home
evidences of good will. Buckeyem Al pau,sh ,nslf
licans reciprocate congratulstjonsh hepuD- R
are delighted at the election Of Of craon we
halge for Governor. 1fesh-
VERY truly yours,
WIN. MCKINLEY,
The Portland daily press., 1893-11-16
THE WEATHER.
Fair and Cooler.

Washington, November 15.-For New
England for Thursday: Generally fair;
possibly light local SHOWS In the north
eru portions; flesh and brisk west winds
colder in Eastern Maine. Signals dis
played on the Atlantic coast from Sandy
Hook to Portland.
Boston, November 15.-Local forecast
for New England for Thursday: Fair.
preceded by snow furries in the north
ern sections; colder; westerly winds.
The Portland daily press., 1893-11-16
THE MONEY is UP.
1t Really Looks AS If Fighting Might
Follow the Talking.

New York, November Is. Another
meeting of the Mitchell-Corbett combi-
nation was held today and final arrange
ments made for prize fight to take
place at Jacksonville. The principals
each gave security to the extent of $500
for their appearance in the ring, the
amount to be left in the hands of David
Blanchard of Boston. A side bet of $4,000
each was made between them, to be
placed in the hands of AL. Smith of this
city. Maxwell E. Moore, a prominent
member of the New York Athletic club.
was selected as referee. The date agreed
upon for the fight is January rs, 1894.
The Portland daily press., 1893-11-16
The knights of Labor.

Philadelphia, November 15.-At the
mornings session of the General AS
sem bly,, Knights of Labor, the first bust
ness was the presentation Of the annual
Hayes. 1t was followed by the report OF
the.general executive board, and both
were referred to the committee on distri-
button. Several resolutions were read by
title and referred. None of them, the
press committee say, is Of Importance
The report of the committee on cooper
alton, appointed at the st. Louis conven-
tion, was presented. 1t was said that this
also did not contain anything of. public
interest General Master Workman
Powderly appointed the standing COM
mittees,
The Portland daily press., 1893-11-16
WANT CLEVELAND lMPEACHED.

WANT CLEVELAND IkhPEACHED.
The Position of San Francisco Papers of
Both Political Faiths.
San Francisco, November 15.-The Ex-
aminer (Democratic) and the Chroni-
Gle Republican), in leading editorials
on the Hawaiian situation this morning,
call for the Presidents impeach-
ment. The former says: "For scorning
to consult Congress and sending his
herald to Honolulu to declare war be-
tween the United States and the recog-
nized government of the islands, he
should be impeached." The Chronicle
urges it because it stated that when he
informed Congress he had no further
communication to make he had secretly
prepared to make war upon and over
throw friendly state.
The Portland daily press., 1893-11-16
THEIR WEDDING JOURNEY.
Seven Days Lashed to the Deck Of a
DiSmasted Schooner.
CAPTAIN DRISKO LOST HIS SHIP
BUT SAVED HIS BRIDE.

When the Storm Struck, Mrs Drisko
Donned a Suit of Her Husbands
Clothes and Was Lashed to the Rail-
The Drisko Was the Jonesport Schooner
Rammed and Sunk by the Cruiser
San Francisco.
New York, November 15.-The United
States cruiser San Francisco some time
ago rammed and destroyed the lumber
laden and water logged schooner Drisko
off the South Atlantic coast. The Drisko
had been abandoned by her crew. Capt.
r. B. Drisko of Jonesport, Me-, the vessels
commander, was seen here today, before
his departure for Maine He stated that
the Drisko sailed October from Charles
ton, Sc, for Jamaica. There were on
board Captain Drisko, his newly welded
wife and crew of six men. At mid
night, hurricane struck the vessel. The
wind increased in violence and at day
break the high seas threatened to swamp
the vessel, which scudded under bare
poles. The captain had his wife don "a
suit of his own clothes. A big wave
washed into the cabin and he took Mrs.
Drisko on deck and tied her to the iron
rail running along the top of the deck
house. The vessel was thrown on her
beam ends and Mrs. Drisko was nearly
drowned. She was badly bruised and
exhausted before the captain could
rescue her. The rigging was cut away
and the masts snapped off. The schooner
then righted but the cabin was full of
water and all hands lashed themselves
on the deck house where they stayed
with scarcely any food for seven days.
They were finally rescued by the steamer
Mexican from New Orleans and taken to
port,
The Portland daily press., 1893-11-16
Local Weather Report.

Portland, Me-, November 15.-The local
signal Office records as to the weather,
the following:
Sa. m.-Barometer. 29.636; thermome-
ter, 42.0; dew point. 35; humidity, 70;
wind, W; velocity, 2; weather, light
rain
Sp. m.-Barometer. 29.446; thermome-
ter, $50 dew point, 81; humidity, 95;
wind, W; velocity, 6; weather, partly
cloudy.
The mean daily thermometer, 3S; max
imum thermometer, 425; minimum ther-
mometer, $50; maximum velocity of
wind, IA, W; total precipitation, .16
inch.
The Portland daily press., 1893-11-16
No Signs of Insurrection,

New York, November 15.-A passenger
of the steamer Orizaba, which arrived
today from. Havana, says there were no
signs of an insurrection in Cuba at the
time of the leaving of the ship Novem-
ber II. There was a conflict between
the guards and some plantation hands
near Cienfuegos, and The insubordinate
plantation hands were subdued with a
loss of five killed. The guards did not
suffer any loss.
The Portland daily press., 1893-11-16
Changers in Session.

Syracuse, N. Y, November 15.--The
2Tth annual session of the National
Grange, Patrons of Huspandry.. opened
here today with Grand Master Brigham
Of Ohio, in the chair. Delegates from
over thirty states were present. Master
Brigham delivered an address. He said
the year of 1898 had not been one IN
which the order had added largely to its
numerical strength. Mr., Brigham ex-
pressed Indignation at the attack upon
the grange made bg Secretary Gf5 aqa, Agr,i,
congress In Chicago
The Portland daily press., 1893-11-16
Yesterdays Ricycle Records.

Nashville, Tenn, November 15.-F.M.
Dernbe of Buffalo and j. 7. Bliss of
Chicago, today lowe ed the worlds
record for the 100 yards dash. flying
start. Bliss lowered the record for an
eighth of mile standing start The
records of these distances were held by
Johnson. Dernberger made the 100
yards, flying start, in five seconds, the
previous record being five and one-half
seconds. Bliss made the 100 yards stand
ing start in S-4 and the eighth of mile
standing start in 16 As.
The Portland daily press., 1893-11-16
s LONDON ALARMED.
Run1ors of Losses and Irregularities in the
Bank of England.

!. London, November 15-In its financial
article today, the Times says: Alarming
lrumors prevailed in the city yesterday.
Reports have been current for days
affecting the management of the Bank of
England, and also concerning losses of
the bank supposed to have been incurred
owing to certain Irregularities in regard
to advances. These irregularities have
not been denied. An inquiry is proceed
ing. Enough is known to prove the
losses less than reported. The Times be-
lieves the rumors that certain director
of the bank is about to retire are with
out foundation In fact.
The Portland daily press., 1893-11-16
Georgia Running a Railroad.

Atlanta, Ga, November 15.-The
Northeastern railroad, whose bonds the
state endorsed for $3.50, 900, defaulted in
the payment of the inter est today and
Gov. Northen took charge Of the road and
appointed a manager in behalf of the
state. The road has been leased by the
Richmond and Danvi1le company.
The Portland daily press., 1893-11-16
Then What Do They Intend?

Washington, November 15.-Minister
Thurston of Hawaii, is reported as say
ing after two interviews withss Secretary
Gresham yesterday that he carried away
the impression from what the Secretary
said that the United States did not in
tend to use force in any circumstance in
the restoration of Queen Liliuokalani.
Nothing was to be learned at the de-
partment of state today concerning
Hawaii
The Portland daily press., 1893-11-16
News from Good win Farm.

Atlanta, Ca, November 15.-At the
morning session of the Christian Workers
convention, report of progress was
made from the Good Will Home for Boys
at East Fairfield, Maine. The Christian
Workers will meet next year at Toronto,
Canada,
The Portland daily press., 1893-11-16
Great Ere in Singapore.

Singapore, November 15.--Fire broke
out at the docks tonight and spread to