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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-10
DISASTROUS THUNDERBOLT.
LII Annihilated the the 'sOcean FARM,
Boarding House

Situated Near Richmond's Island-For
meriy Known as the Wheeler and
| Leighton Farm-Loss Heavy.
| Although yesterday was SO black and
threatening there wasn't much of thun-
der shower here. In fact. probably MANY
Portland people were not aware That
there WAS any lightning at all. But this
year the thunderbolts seem inclined to
get In their deadly work at every onpor-
tunlty. On Cape Elizabeth Yesterday
there was very little rain or LIGHTNING
but one bolt was terri bly, destructive
There is large farm house on the
cape shore, opposite Richmond's Island.
generally known as the Wheeler and
Leighton house, because those two men
owned the farm, and it is still regis
tered OH the town tax books as the pron-
erty OF the Wheeler heirs. But for the
last ten year man named d. p. Hobbs
has operated the farm and utilized the
large house for the accommodation of
summer boar ders. Whether he is the
owner of the place we haven't learned.
At l2.3o O'Clock yesterday, while il
was raining but lightly, Mr.. Hobbs saw
1orked tongue of lightning come down
and apparently pierce his barn throuoh
and through like one great 6ahine
sword.
In an instant the barn was afire. If
was connected with the house by long
sneo, and 1T was apparent almost from
the hrst that the whole place must 90.
Ihereawere ten or twelve boarders in
the house. An effort was made to tear
away the shed, and thus save the bonse
but the heat was too great.
There was just time to get the furn-
lture out of the house when that took
hre and was wholly consumed. r.
seemed as it the barn was set afire all
over, 1t burned so quickly. Nothing was
saved but the horses and wagons. Three
calves and some pigs persisted, Luokilv
the large herd Of COWS were in the mast.
ure.
There were from forty to fifty tons of
recently harvested hay that went with
inc barn. There.w no insurance. and
me loss must be at least $4,000, as the
house was large, and though quite old
very strongly built and recently thor.
'ughly fitted up for the summer onests
1t was very great catastrophe for Mr..
hobbs. Tbe place was called Ocean
arm. 1t is quite famous farm on the
Jape, being unusually fertile and valua-
Die. Previously to its being owned nv
dessrs. Horatio Staples and Royal Leigh
on of Woodfords, it was owned by Rnf-
IS Morrill, Jordan, long since deceased.
nom, we understand, built the house.
AT all events, he was very prosperous
armer, and made good deal of money
n that farm.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-10
A PLUNGE TO DEATH.
A Passenger Train Wrecked on q
High TrestIe.
MANY LIVES WERE LOST-HORRI-
BILE SCENES OF SUFFERING.

The Wreck Took Fire and the wounded
fnned Down by Heavy Timbers-.
Slowly Roasted to Death Before the
Survivors Who Could Do Nothing.
Lincoln, Neb., August "a north
pound Rock Island passenger train was
wrecked on high bridge between four
ana nve miles south of here shortly after
lo O'Clock tonight. Eight persons are
known to have been killed and five were
burned to death. Particulars owing to
tne distance of the scene of the wreck
are nard to obtain, but it is feared the
death list may be largely increased The
craln, winch was local. comprised of an
engine and com mbination car went over
ene bridge, the coach being suspended
on the trestle, and only two passengers
ana brakeman, who were in the end
OF the coach are injured. They set
about to rescue sthe luckless tralnmen
ana passengers imprisoned in the wreck
below. They managed to release two Of
tne injured, when the wreck took fire
ana the rescuers were driven hack hv
the intense heat. 1t is known that five
VINO were in the wreck were burned to
death; relief train started from here
shortly before midnight, and until it
returns l,e full particulars will be LACKING.
Inc Killed are Conductor C. D. Stannard.
burned to death; Engineer Ike Depew'
buried under the engine: fireman, name
unknown, buried under the engine:
InI Zee travelling men, names unknown.
burned to death; two farmers, burned |
TO death in the wreck. The Injured are.
=. Z. Scott, an express messenger. |
5hought fatally; G. H. Sherrer. mail |
clerk; Q. $. Bell, Lincoln travelling
man, slightly hurt.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-10
Especial OF the PRESS. J

Especial ot the PRESS.)
Bangor, Me-, August 9.-Frank Green,
of Brewer, while walking in his sleep
about midnight last night, fell three
stories through an open window to the
ground, receiving injuries from which he
died at noon. The case is a sad but in
teresting one. Green, who was about
80 years old, had been a somnambulist
from boyhood, and scores of curious ex-
periences had resulted from his involuh-
tary habit, but never had he been Sc
riously hurt, or in the least jeopardized
his safety or physical welfare. Last night,
very tired from hard days work, he
retired early to his chamb ber on the third
floor of his house, which he occupied
alone, his wife sleeping in the next
room. At midnight the family of Cap
tain Leathers. living in the house ad-
joining, were all awakend by a tremeous
crash OH their roof, and the captain.
who had been sleeping on the ground
floor, rushed out of doors to investigate,
and saw Green with his head on some
stones on the ground and his feet resting
against the side of the house. In reality
he.was standing on his head, having fal-
len in that position. Knowing OF the
habit of the un fortunate man, Captain
Leathers immedia tely realized what had
happened, and summoning Mrs. Green,
carried the prostrate form into the house
and sent for physician. The Injured
man recovered consciousness, and an ex-
animation revealed two terrible aashes
in his scalp as his only wounds, There
seemed to be no bones broken, although
he had struck Captain Leathers's roof
hard enough to splinter four shingles.
He complained of unbearable pains at
the base of the brain, and at z o'clock,
after his wounds had received proper at
tention. and when two physicians were
resorting to every known means to relief
him, he relapsed into Inconsistencies
and was dead in four hours. 1t is sup.
posed that he burst a blood vessel on
his brain and clot caused his death.
Mr.. Green leaves no children.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-10
On a Serious Charge.

Boston, August "A. M. Hill and Rohar+
A.Clark were arrested tonight cbarged ,rith
having on July so, performed a criminal
operation upon Mrs. Agnes ingalls, of
jamaica Plains, as a result of which the
woman is now at the City hospital in a very
critical condition. The doctors conduct a
private lying-in hospital at 1856 fremont
street, and 1T was in9their place a woman
said to be Mrs. Gunnison was burned to
death last June. She was then said TO be
lodger In the house, but now it is thought
that she was patient.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-10
,ings in the House

Was, August 9.-In the House to.
day, yam DNoofae Oh Nebraska,
called ion to the omission from the
recor of the fact that yesterday he
intro petition signed by 10000 o,ti-
IONS for the impeachment of At-
+o,n raj Olney.
nh voted to non-concur in the
Sem fitute for bill making corpora-
tony in the hands of receivers
appy the United States courts sub
iact payment of the state and
mn axes without interference bv the
T1nates courts. The conferenca
selle. Republican OF Maine. raising
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-10
FOR RENT.

Store No. 100 Exchange street, In
Jose Bldg, together with shops in rear
of same, lately occupied by Nelson Ten
ney & Co. Premises consist Of Main
store containing about 1880 so. IT.
with Basement the same; rear store
containing about 1880 so. #. with
basement the same; and work shops,
two stories high. 4Ox22 and 2Sx16
each. The above are all we'll lighted
and in good condition and are connect
ed. Large yard space adjoining. The
be divided, as tenant may desire. Ap-
ply to JOHN f. A. MERRILL, Room
"a, Jose Bldg, 98 Exchange Street.
Maya diff
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-10
Ian MA

Vice President-Henry F. Tilton of
Newport.
Secretary-M.F F. Kicker of Auburn.
Treasurer-Charles f. Dam of Port
land.
AT banquet this evening at Hotel
Heselton, $50 plates were laid 6 gorge B.
Stafford was toastmaster. An address of
welcome was delivered by DR.. S. A. Pat
ten OF Skowhegan. The response was by
General J.P. Cilley of Rockland. The re-
union is to be held at Camp Benson,
Newport, Maine, next year,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-10
Cannot Explain 1t.

Gloucester, Mass, August 9.-Tbe
United States Fish Commission steamer
Fishhawk, with lieutenant Platte and
Ensign Dodd on board, arrived from the
coast of Maine, where they have been
making scientific Investigations as 70
the habits and whereab bouts of mackerel
and the cause of their present scarcity.
After several weeks of careful study
they are unable to locate these fish, and
came TO the conclusion there were but
few in the waters off the Newfoundland
coast 'AI.A'"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-10
Weather Observations.

The following are the observations for the
Agricultural Department Weather Bureau
for yesterday, Aug. 8, taken at p. NJ.
18th meridian time, the observations for
each station being given in this order
Temperature, direction OF the wind, state of
the weather:
Boston, 62 degrees, NE, rain; New York,
72 degrees, N, clear; PHILADELPHIA. 76 de-
grees, N, clear; Washington, 7s degrees.
calm, fair: Albany, 81 degrees, NV. fair;
Buffalo, 66 degrees, E. clear; Detroit, es de-
grees, E, clear; Chicago. 6S degrees, NE,
fair; st. Paul. 76 degrees, NV. cloudy; St.
Vincent, 70 degrees, Sc, clear; Huron, OAK,
rs degrees, NE. cloudy; Bismarck, missing ;
Jack sonvill@. s degrees. Sc. clear.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-10

Portland, Me-, Aug. 9.-The local Weather
Bureau office records as to the weather the
following:
Sa.m.-Barometer 2917: thermometer.
66. O; dew point, 60; humidity, 80; wind, N; ;
velocity, T; cloudy.
Sp. m.-Barometer, 29.939; thermometer,
COL; dew point, So; humidity. rs; wind. N.
velocity, 6; weather, clear.
Mean daily thermometer, $40; maximum
thermometer, $50; minimum thermometer,
6S. O.; maximum velocity Of wind, 0, -;
total precipitation. @.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-10

Skowhegan, August. The First Maine
Cavalry Association held their 23d an
nual reunion here today, and about IS
members were present and half as many
ladies, the wives and daughters of mem
bers. The following officers were elected
for the uing year:
President-O. S. Haskell of Pittsfeld.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-10
Monhegan
Is Coming Sure !!

Late in 1892 a portion of Monhegan,
admirably adapted for cottages (named
Prospect HilD, commanding superb
ocean view, was surveyed and plotted by
R. B. Capen, G. E. All after the auc-
ton, in '93, were sold for $40 each.
Parties from the following places own
lots in fee, and several declare an inten-
ton to erect cottages. A partial list in
cludes
New York City. Rochester, N Y
Plainfeld, N j. Hyde Park, Mass,
Albuquerque, N. M. Bath, Me,
Boothbay Harbor, Me. Boston, Mass.
Lowell, Mass. Flagstaff, Arizona.
Chicago, Ill. -ss@ San Francisco, Cal.
Brewer, Me. Stanfordville, N. Y.
Lincoln, Me. Reading Mass.
Hallowell, Me. Beverly, Mass.
Waterville, Me. Chelsea, Mass
Bangor Me. Omaha Neb.
Walla Walla, Wash. Yarmouth Me.
To afford others an opportunity to
come in early is offered, for a short
time, for the no minal sum of $40, either
of the following lots, still remaining un-
sold: Is, 16, 10. 33, "a, 36, Sc, and from
81 to so inclusive. From 81 to so are
the new survey. These lots are 6Ox120
feet, and present chance for perfect
ly safe and certainly profitable invest
nent To take deed of one of these
lots in the name of a friend or child,
would be a gift enduring and sure to
rapidly appreciate in value. Title per
feet and warranted.
Lots will be decided at present, in or
der of application at my Office, where
plans and photographs may be seen.
Shore not conveyed, but reserved for
all.
Boothbay Harbor, Aug. 4, 1894.
&. B. KENNISTON,
aug4 d3w1stp
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-10

or Norris this morning that he had
called special meeting of the board Of
pardons in this city for October 3. to
consider Jack" Cronin's case. a re-
prieve, probably for two months, will
be granted in few days.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-10

Bangor, August ga special to the
wing says Joe Moreau was drowned to-
day at Mattaseunk Lake, near Vim, by
the upseting OF a canoe. The body was
not recovered.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-10
THE WEATHER..
Fair and Cooler.

Boston. August 9.-For New England for
Friday: Fair; cooler; northe1ly winds.
Washington, August 9.-For Friday for
Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont: Fair
and cooler; northerly winds, becoming
northwest.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-10
PORTLAND STEAM PACKET CO.
Special Notice.

ITO accommodate many patrons on this special
occasion the steamer Portland will sail at
18th, instead of p. m.
augSd4t J.F. LISCOMB, Gen. Agt.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-10
A Reprieve Probable,

hartford, Conn.,, August 9.-Attorney
Mlldeg berger received word from Govern
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-10
MATTERS In MAINE.
A Sleep Walker Premenades
Through a Window
AND DIES FROM THE EFFECTS OF
HIS FALL.

Clever Capture of Two Criminals at East
port Who Are Wanted for Burglaries
Committed in New York State-Death
of the Man Shot by Sheriff Wormen at
Andover,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-10
NOTICE.

hereby forbid all persons harboring or
trusting my wife. Annie A. Greene, on my ac-
count. she having left my bed and board with
out just cause, as l shall pay no bills of Ter
contracting after this date.
WIN. F. GREENE.
Portland, Ang. 8, 1894. aug9d3t*
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-10
Died from His Wound.

Norway, August 9.-Lyman Small,
who was shot by Officer Wormell, while
resisting arrest at Andover Monday,
died at o. clock this morni mig.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-08-10

Saco, August 9.-Albert Lindsay, aged
20, stole money from the safe of Walter
Campbell, who keeps a Emeat market,
tonight, while the clerk was in the base
ment. He is under arrest and has con-
fessed,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-04-05

List OF letters remaining in the Post
Office at Ironton. Mo-, for the month
ending April LIST, 1894. If not called
for within thirty days. they will be
sent to the Dead Letter Office:
Benson Sallie Miss Henderson VIM
Gross Ella Mrs Hoffman & A Mr.
Rock Nettie Miss Maher Jas Mr.
Sadie Miss Morris j L Mr.
Sayior Mandy Mrs Washer A Mr.
Bird Dan Mr. Wheeler Jessie Mr.
Ford A Mr. Willford JD
When calling for these letters please
say advertised. A. P. VANCE, P. NJ.
Two stock trains passed through
here Monday night, LOADED DOWN
not with railroad men," but-with a
contingent of Coxey's army. There
were about six hundred of them, hang
ing on like swarming bees when they
settle on the branches of the trees.
They carried blankets and provisions
and other necessaries, and were ap-
parently equipped for an extended
march. This contingent is from Tex
as, we understand, and travels over
the railroad free gratis: their num-
bers standing in lieu of cash, tickets
or passes.
Quite an interest was manifested in
the city and school elections yesterday,
and full vote was polled. Though
the day was wet and disagreeable,
voters began to come in early, and by
noon more than half the vote was poll
ed. When the sun went down a full
vote had deem harvested, In the city
election, the following were elected:
w. L. Gay. Mayor; j. l.. Baldwin
Marshall; j. S. Jordan, City Attorney;
l.. j. Giovanoni, G. D. Marks, j. n.
Bishop and Henry Kendall, Council
men-the first three for four years,
and Kendall for two years. In the
school election quite as full vote was
in all. w. I. Gay and
P, w. Whitworth were elected; length
of school term, eight months.
Communion at the Presbyterian
church next Sabbath. Subject for IL
A. NJ: why you, a Christian, should
Subject for evening, 7:30:
The Joy of Toll. Subject for Wednes-
day evening prayer-meeting: Faith
fulness." All whose names are on the
roll of the church are especially re-
quested to be present next Sabbath
also, at the meeting Satur-
day 2:30 NJ. Any one wishing their
dedicated to the church by
baptism can have that sacrament at
tended to, either Saturday P. NJ. or
Sabbath. Please consult with either
The pastor or one of the session before
the meetings. The offering next Sat-
lrday P. NJ. is for the Presbytery, and
to twenty-five cents, each,
per member. All Christians not en-
gagged otherwise, are cordially invited |
20 attend these services, and will be
welcome at our communion service. |
Also, all other persons. If any desire
% unite with the church, Will please
attend next Saturday p. NJ.
GEO. H. DUTY, Pastor.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-04-05
Annapolis News.

w. A. Simpsons barn was destroyed
by fire Wednesday morning. and the
only wonder is that the whole west end
of the town was not burned to the
groun j, as there was a gale OIL wind
blowing and the house on the opposite
side of the street was almost envelop.
ed in flames. Mrs. Simpson lost about
one hundred and fly dollars of feed,
meat, etc., the barn being used as a
kind of store house also. We did
not learn the value of the barn. Mr..
Simpsons hand was also badly burned.
Rev. Morris has been very sick for
a few days last week.
Miss Mary Woody went to Bismarck
on a visit last week.
Rob't Woody, Sr.. returned from
visit to his fathers last week.
VIM. Nelson spent a few days in
town with his parents last week.
Come often, Will.
John FOWL of Marquand arrived in
town to-day.
There is work train laying on the
siding here to-day; will be here for a
couple of days.
Jack Filbert assaulted and beat
Fate Sutton in brutal manner yester-
day, and, owing to the fact that our
Constable lives near Des Arc. Filbert
was allowed to escape. although
warrant was sworn out and placed In
the hands of S. Kitchell. But Filbert
was finally arrested at Hogan by Den-
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-04-05
Guessing Milling Co.

VALLEY FORGE, Mo-, April I'd, 1894.
Please hereby take notice that the
old firm of Guessing & Sons, proprie-
tors of Regulator & Roller Mills, has
dissolved co-partnership on account Of
the death of one o. the members, and
that the assets and business of said
firm, together with it's good will. have
been assigned and transferred to the
Guessing MILLING Co., it's successor.
And in the reorganization Messrs.
Peter and Henry Guessing, who were
at the head of the old firm, will also
control the management of the new
one, and all friends and patrons of the
old firm can rest assured that no eff
forts will be spared to carefully guard
all customers interests by the new
firm.
Thanking you for past favors to
Guessing & Sons, and hope to merit
the same in the future, for we assure
you that all orders entrusted to us
will be carefully and promptly filled.
Soliciting continuance of your pat
ronage we guarantee you satisfaction.
Very Respectfully Yours,
Guessing MILLING co.
PETER Guessing, Manager.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-04-05
In Memorlam.

Die1-At her home near Des Arc,
Mo. on Friday, March 9th, 1894, at 6
p. NJ. MARY j., wife of T. b. Lowe.
aged 60 years and months.
Mrs. Lowe was born and reared in
Suney county. N. c., where she was
married to Thos b. Lowe on January
18th. 1851. In 1855 they removed to
to Missouri, locating at Middlebrook,
in this county. They removed thence
to the southern end of the county,
near Des Arc. where the family have
since resided. Twelve children bless
ed the union, nine of whom-five sons
and four daughters-witht the father
survive and mourn the decease of the
loving wife and mother.
Mrs. Lowe was sick with cancer for
three years, having been confined to
her room the last eleven months.
During this long and severe tria' she
bore her sufferings with a patience
and sweetness of disposition rarely
shown. And when the end came she
passed peacefully into the realms of
eternal rest. Not the relatives, only,
but the whole community, mourns her
departure, and all who knew her
would gladly breathe words of COM
fort and consolation into the ears of
the sorrowing family. But only the
soathing hand of time can allay the
string that smites the heart. So
peace to the ashes of the dead and
hope for the living is the benson we
breathe,
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Arcadia Items.

H. n. Baird has purchased fine
horse.
Mrs. A. NJ. Allen went St. Lonis last
week.
Our public school closed last week.
Prof. Marburry. the teacher, is a per-
feet gentleman and good educator.
The Baptist minister. Bro. Shoush,
and wife. spent last Wednesday with
Mrs. VIM. Fletcher.
Mr.. Green has recently purchased a
new buggy.
Rev. j. NJ. England and family went
to Cape Girardeau Wednesday to at
tend conference.
Mr.. Settle of Greenville was the
guest of Mrs. Hatten one day last
week.
E. c. Baird and John Kells went to
De Soto last Saturday on pleasure
trip. We hope they had good time.
John Elliot returned home from Bis
marck Saturday evening.
would be very nice if some one would
try a private school, something that is
very needed.
H. n. Baird went to Irondale Thurs
day.
We are informed that certain sold
bachelors" about town have been over
anxious to find where Aunt lilly"
lives. Now, whether it is to receive
credit, or to talk love, we do not
know, but if it is the latter we would
just say that most old bachelors are
simply nuisances; so, be careful.
Your correspondent the second time
had the pleasure of attending the
Fisher Schoolhouse debate. At the
last meeting there were over one hun
dred people in attendance, and all
seemed to be deeply interested.
The question announced for next
Saturday evening is:
RESOLVED. That Hawaii should be an
nexed to the United States" Prof.
Marburry and Jas. Martin will speak
in the affirmative, while A. Tins and
w. c. Hutchens will defend the neg
ative. As the crowd is composed
mainly OF Ironton and Arcadia people,
it shows that it would take very little
trouble to organize a debate in our
own town. AUNT lilly.