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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-05-18
SHOT BY A BURGLAR.
James Farrar Gave Chase to Midnight
Marauders and Was Killed.

Lincoln, Mass, May T.-About 2 o'clock
this morning, Mr.. James Farrar, of this
town, discovered two men in his room. He
arose from his bed and the men jumped
from one of the windows in his room.
Farrar dressed himself and summoned
assistance and he and several citizens fol-
lowed the burglars, who were Joined in the
street by three other men, The pursuers
followed the men to Weston, four miles
from here, and came up with man sup
posed to be one of them. He was building a
fire near the railroad track and as soon as
he saw Farrar and his companions, drew a
revolver and ordered them to stop. They
went towards him, however, when he
levelled his weapon, took deliberate aim
and fired three shots, one of them piercing
Mr.. Farrar's heart and killing him instant
ly. Mr.. Farrar was a prominent man in the
town. He lived in South Lincoln near the
Lincoln depot on the Fitchburg road. He
was 80 years old and unmarried. He was
member of the board of assessors, a school
committeeman and town constable. man
has been arrested on suspicion of being the
murderer.
Waltham, Mass, May F.-Ex-Mayor B. B.
johnson thinks he has identified the
murderer of James Farrar. About twelve
years ago, Mr.. johnson, as deputy sheriff,
took to Concord state prison William
Kelly" alias Barrett convicted of pass
ing counterfeit money in Boston. Kelley
had served in Sing Sing for criminal work
and hailed from New York This prisoner
gives the name of William Barrett and his
home as New York Mr.. johnson paid
Barrett a visit and thought his face had a
familiar look. Barrett claims he never was
in this part of the state until three weeks
ago, and that he knows nothing of Mr..
Johnson's Kelley There is strong evi-
dence that Barrett, fully three months ago.
was doing crooked work here. When. he was
arrested he had in his possession a Swiss
watch which has been identified by Edward
Eveleth of South Lincoln, as stolen from
him in January. Barrett declined to tel
where he obtained it. Charles Westgood
arrested at noon today, on suspicion Of
having been 8arretts accomplice in the at
tempted burglary, will probably be cleared
of the charge. Barrett has changed his New
York address from 25th street to l28tI
street, but will not give the number ''or
account of his family
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-05-18
1mprovements at Livermore Falls.

Liver1nore Falls, May 7.-Mr. Hugh j.
Chisholm was at Livermore Falls, Tuesday,
and a meeting was held at the residence of
Mr.. Dan Began to consider the matter of
electric lights for the village, Mr.. Chisholm
taking ninety per cent of the shares.
Eighteen out of twenty-five shares were
taken on the spot. Mr.. Chisholm also thinks
that waterworks are much needed and that
more houses ought to be built. He said he
would like to spend more time here himself
If the village had more modern improve
ments, and would like to employ married
men in his mills if there were tenements
enough to hold them. A town meeting will
be called to consider the matter.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-05-18
The Strike Still Unsettled.
York County Teachers.

Saco, Me-, May 1.-THE annual convention
of York county teachers opened in Thorn
ton academy with an attendance of two
hundred, representing nearly every town in
the county. Daniel E. Owen of Saco, pre-
sided. The exercises included an address of
welcome by John S. Locke, superintendent
of the Saco schools; and papers on English
in the Chelsea Schools by Superintendent
Eben H. Davis of Chelsea; and Teachers
in Reading" Miss Tillsbury of Biddeford.
Tonight large audience listened to an ad-
dress on 1.-THE Social Mission of the Public
Schools" by President Hyde of Bowdoin
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-05-18
BRIEFLY TOLD.
idea,

The Tennessee bankers convention in
session at Chattanooga, has declared itself
as against the unconditional repeal of the
10 per cent tax on state bank circulation.
Peter Smith for five years chairman of the
Ohio Democratic central committee, has de-
clared himself in favor of ] S. Coxey for
Congress. Coxey has settled the financial
claims of his divorced wife.
VIII. simsrott, the grand secretary and
treasurer of the Switc hman's Mutual Aid
Association, is missing. The third days
session of the biennial convention has
passed, but no word has been received from
him nor has anything been heard as to his
whereabouts. Mr.. simsrott's annual report
and all his books are entirely satisfactory.
A Rushville, Neb., despatch says; As a
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-05-18
WATERWLLE FOR MILLlKEN.
Delegates Elected Favoring Him by a
Vote of 264 to 191 for the Baker Men.

Waterville, May 17.-At the Republican
caucus this evening, delegates to the dis
trict convention favoring Milliken were
elected, 264 to 191, for the Baker dele
gates.
The delegates are: Nathaniel Meader,
&c. Thayer, R.W. Dunn, F. Redington,
AR. Yates, W. B. Arnold, CIV. Reg
nolds, Fred D Lunt, L. H.Soper, Charles
R. Emmy. The delegates to the state
convention are e. F. Webb, W. M.
Dunn, C.G. Carleton, Ms. Emery, W.
A. R. Boothby, A. E. Purinton F. S. Heald,
W. C. Philbrook. jill. Merrick. DC.
Springfield.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-05-18
Weather Observations.

The following are the observations for the
Agricultural Department Weather Bureau
for yesterday, May II, taken at p. M.
18th meridian time, the observations for
each station being given in this order
Temperature, direction OF the wind, state OF
the weather:
Boston, 60 degrees,SW cloudy: New York,
5S degrees, Sc, clondy; Philadelphia, 66 de-
grees. Sc, fair; Washington, IA degrees, Sc,
fair: Albany. Ga degrees. S. cloudy:
Buffalo, Ga degrees, E. rain; Detroit, "a
degees, SW, cloudy; Chicago, 46 degrees,
W, rain; st. Paul, 46 degrees, W,
cloudy; ST. Vincent, 60 degrees, NE, clear;
Huron, OAK, AZ degrees, N, rain; Bis.
marck, So degrees, NE, cloudy; Jacksonville
rs degrees, S, cloudy.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-05-18
The Coxey Bummers.

Eldon, Iowa. May 17.-Yesterday, a
numbe of Kelley's boats attempted to
land near here. They were met by the
officers, and the men were requested not
to land. Without provocation the whole
amy then came across the river, armed
with stones. clubs and revolvers. They
surrounded and disarmed the officers,
stole their weapons and valuables, -four
ished weapons and yelled: "kill theml"
"Drown themi' Charles Martin, a
citizen, was struck on the temple rem
dering HIM irHensible. George Miller,
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Honeymoon in the Clouds.

Munice, Ind, May T.-Prof. J.E. Baldwin,
the aeronuat, and his affianced, Miss Stella
Snodgrass, both of Dalton, Wayne county,
were in Munice today perfecting arrange
ments for their wedding, which will occur
soon. The young people propose a very
novel honeymoon. After their wedding they
will step into the car of balloon and take
a long journey among the clouds. Prof.
Baldwin tried TO secure the services of a
minister who would accompany them a
thousand feet in the air and there tie the
knot, but he did not succeed. The words
will be spoken on terra frma, but the we'd
ding dinner will occur among the clouds.
Miss Snodgrass is delighted with the novel
idea
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-05-18
The Behring Sea Fleet.

Washington, May 1.-THE Navy Depart
ment is advised that the Behring American
sea feet sailed into the Pacific at daylight
this morning.
The Pension List.
Washington. May 1.-THE following Maine
pensions have been granted today:
Increase-Henry P. Dorman, Auburn.
Reissue-Joel H. Grout, East jackson
Adoniram j. Gilman. Lewiston.
Original Widows-Mary Lowry, Lewiston
Rebecca Grover, Phillips
Postmaster at Harrington.
Washington May 1?.-G. W. Kimban has
been appointed postmaster at Harrington,
Me-, vice Otis P. Kimball.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-05-18
Local Weather Report.

Portland, Me-, May 17-The\ local Weather
Bureau office records as to the weather the
following:
8am.-Barometer, 1896; thermometer.
1876; dew point, 81; humidity, S3; wind. NE;
velocity, 6;aaweather, cloudy.
Sp. m.-Barometer, 1884; thermometer,
49.1; dew point, 49,; humidity, 81; wind, E;
velocity, 5; weather, cloudy.
Mean daily thermometer, 48.0; maximum
thermometer, 54.7; minimum thermometer,
41.0; maximum velocity of wind, II, E;
total precipitation, O.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-05-18

result of the investigation just made by
Senator Kyle of South Dakota, chairman of
the subcommittee on Indian depredatlons,
some sensational features have been de-
veloped in connection with the Indian
claims, which are likely to rival the armor
plate scandal. In word claims against the
government amounting to many thousands
of dollars have been railroaded through the
court Of claims on fraudulent expert evil
dence and judgments rendered.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-05-18
The Columbia's Final Trial.

Philadelphia, May 1.-THE cruiser
Columbia, accepted by the government last
November, after making record of 22.Sl
knots on her official trial, left League
Island navy yard at 1875 this morning for
her final deep sea trial trip. The trial will
be of forty-eight hours duration.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-05-18

Text OF the Resolution Adopted IN the SEN
ate Yesterday Mr.. Hale Speaks ON the
subject-The Agricultural Bill Passes
the House-A Provision for the Display
of Weather Indications on Mail Cars.
Washington, May 17.-Chairman Fithian of
the Committee on Merchant Marine and
Fisheries, has made report on the bill to
amend thesact of August 10, 1890, for regula-
tions to prevent collisions at sea. The
passage of the bill, says the report, will lead
to the enforcement next year by the
principal maritime nations, of the inter
national regulations to prevent collisions at
sea, proposed by the international confer
ence of 1889, held at Washington. The regu-
lations were unanimously adopted by the
conference, at which twenty-seven nations
were represented, and were referred by the
delegates to their respective governments
for consideration. Congress by the act
mentioned enacted the regulations in their
entirety, with the provision that they
should not go into effect until the President
should issue proclamation fixing the date
of their enforcement.
This power was to be exercised by the
President when the other nations parties to
the agreement indicated their willingness
to accept and enforce the regulations.
Through diplomatic channels the other
nations have signified their readiness to
enact the regulations, with certain modif-
cations, which are covered by this bill. The
most important change concerns fishing
vessels, which are to be exempted, because
the differences in the modes of fishing en-
ployed by the various maritime nations
make it difficult, If not impossible, to frame
common regulations.
The other important amendment embodies
proposition which the delegates for the
United States worked to have endorsed by
the conference, but on which they were out
voted by the foreigners. 1t is "When, in
consequence of thick weather or other
causes, such vessel finds herself SO close
that collision cannot be avoided by the
action of the giving-way vessel alone, she
also shall take such action as will best aid
| to avert collision Says the report, ''the
substance of this note has beenss,declared by
| courts to be an obligation paramount over
| all statutory rules
The delegates from the United States to
the International Marine Conference urged
its adoption on the ground that so funda-
mental rule. should be- incorporated in a
written code for the guidance of mariners.
For various reasons the delegates from the
United States were out-voted on this propo-
sition by foreign nations in the conference.
AS foreign nations have now recognized the
| advisability of placing the note in the regu-
lations. there is additional reason why Con-
gress should enact the proposition of the
| American delegates.
When this bill has been adopted by Con
gress it is expected that the President, act
| ing in cooperation with other governments
| will proclaim the rules to be in force.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-05-18
WEATHER SIGNALS ON MAIL CARS.
A Provision of the Agricultural Bill
Passed Yesterday

EasSe0 yesterday.
Washington, May 1.-THE House went in
to committee of the whole on the agricultur-
al appropriation bill. The amendment to
insert paragraph appropriating $4,000, for
the continuance of the Fiber investigation
was agreed to. The provision of the bill
directing the Secretary of Agriculture to
prepare plans and specifications for new
agricultural department. building were
stricken out. A provision was inserted
Furnishing by fine or imprisonment or both
the publishing of false reports purporting to
be weather bureau reports, or the unauthor-
lied use of weather bureau signals. An
amendment was inserted authorizing the
Secretary of Agriculture to arrange for the
display of weather bubeau signals upon cars
and other vehicles used for the transporta-
tion of the mails. The bill, as amended, was
reported to the House and passed. The
House adjourned.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-05-18
CREMATlNG LITTLE RHODY.
A Forest Fire Which Extends Over Much
of the State.

Providence, r. l., May 1.-THE most de-
structive forest fire known in the history of
Western Rhede Island, is now raging in the
towns of West Greenwich and Exeter.
Thousands of acres of wood and meadow
land have already been burned over; the
fire is still burning, and, unless ain or some
more efficient means of staying the pro-
gress of the flames than those at hand can
be brought to the assistance OF the farmers,
the path of the fire will extend to the shore
of the bay. 1t is impossible to make an
accurate estimate of the amount of damage
done, OF the extent to which the flames
have spread, but, according to an apparent
ly reliable estimate. the fire has cut a sWath
from three to four miles in width and near
ly fifteen miles in length.
The fire started in the vicinity of kits
Corners few miles northeast of Moose
Neck, about Z O'clock Tuesday morning,
and sweeping around to the eastward of
Moose Neck Hill, impelled by the northwest
wind, has reached Exeter, and at last ac-
counts was in the neighborhood of Pine Hill
in that town. One abandoned farm house,
a new house and saw mill are destroyed,
and it has only been by the most strenuous
exertions of their owners that several of
the tenanted farm houses in the track of
the fire have been saved from destruction.
Beween 20 and 80 men are at work in the
vain attempt to stop the progress of the fire.
Head fires are being started and plowing is
being resorted to, but with little avail in
most cases. The pine woods burn like
tinder, and when the trees, from which the
dry weather and the warm sun of the past
few weeks have drawn the pitch, are well
i ic and fhn IanIy
smoke rising in huge volumes and rolling
away to the southeast, while the flames
cause the timber to crack like the rattle of
musketry. The farmers are working man
fully, but are almost despairing. The total
area burned over will reach nearly forty
square miles, although large tracts in the
path of the fire, which offered nothing on
which the flames could feed, have escaped
with slight damage.
The damage done already, it is estimated,
will reach $4,000.
BOston's Latest Loss.
Boston, May 1.-THE fire whicn started on
the third floor of the big granite block on
State street in the United States appraisers
stores at the Commercial street end at $50
this morning caused damage now estimated
at 5000, 900. The fire burned for hours.
Fire at Littleton.
Houlton, May l7.-Fire at Littleton, Tues
day night, destroyed the buildings of Chas,
Elliot, Harvey Elliot and Andrew McCor-
dick, together with span of horses, four
calves, hay, grain and farming tools, also a
moving machine, cultivator and double
wagon belonging to William McCordick
Loss $500; no insurance.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-05-18
THE WEATHER.
Unsettled.

Boston, May T.-For New England for
Friday: Unsettled, probably light local
showers; slight changes in temperature, ex-
cept cooler in Vermont; variable winds.
Washington, May H.-For Friday for
Maine: Showers, probably thunder storms;
warmer; increasing easterly winds.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-05-18
Thrown Out And Killed,

Ellsworth, May H.-Nathaniel Ghptin of
Lamo1ne, while driving to Hancock today,
was thrown from his wagon by the horse
taking fright at an object in the road and
shying. Mr.. Guptill was instantly killed.
He was about seventy-eight years old and
Lea yes A. family
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-05-18
The Golden Circle Mine.

Sullivan, Me-, May F.-Dr. R. Hilton
Chase of Providence, is in town with view
to opening the Golden Circle mine. Her
f. Dyer of Portland, is coming.
Men and machinery started from Portland
today, and operations will begin at once.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-05-18
Norway Shoe Factory.

Norway, May 1.-THE future prosperity
of Norway is assured. 1t is practically
settled that B. f. Spinney & Co., of Lynn,
Mass, will release the shoe factories for
another ten years.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-05-18
CAUCUS.

The Republicans of Cape Elizabeth are re-
quested to meet at the Town House on May
33d, 1894, at 7.3o O'Clock p. M, to choose
delegates to attend the State convention to be
held at Lewiston June 5th,. 1894. Also to
ventlon to be held in Portland, June 21st,
1894. and to choose town committee. A full
attendance is desired. Per order,
TOWN COMMITTEE.
Cape Elizabeth, May 1e. 1894.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-05-18

The general convention of the Presby !
terian church began at Saratoga, N. Y.
yesterday. The non-liberal element
showed the g.eater strength in the or
ganization of the convention.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-05-18
An Augusta BOY Ruu Over.

Augusta, May 17-Eddie Rice, 13 years old,
was run over by an electric car this morn
ing. His right leg was broken and the
abdomen cut. He is not expected to live.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-05-18
GRAND TRUNK CAUGHT.
Shops Closed and Freight Refused for Lack
of Coal.


Montreal, May 17.-Tomorrow all the shops
on the Grand Trunk will close owing to the
coal famine. They may remain closed ten
days or three weeks. Passengers and freight
trains will be curtailed as much as possible,
and nothing will be done on new work. The
working staff of the engineering depart
ment will cease work, In Montreal alone
fully 100 men are affected.
Chicago, May 1.-THE officials of the
Grand Trunk Railroad company announced
on the board of trade today that pending
the settlement of the coal strike, no more
grain would be received for shipment. Any
coal received by the system, it is an
nounced, will be reserved for passenger
trains and pefishable freight. The an
nouncement caused additional weakness in
the wheat market, as it was thought it
might lead to similar action on the part of
other railroad companies.
The Strike Still Unsettled.
Cleveland, Ohio. May 1.-THE great con-
ference between representatives of 100000
striking miners and operators representing
every coal mining district in the United
States ended this evening in failure. The
two interests came together today, pre-
sented demands and discussed the condition
of the mining trade in all its bearings. They
found their differences irreconcilable.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-05-18
R.rHsrbor Arrivals.

Bar Harbor, May H-Mr. and Mrs. Ed
mund Pendleton of Philadelphia, arrived at
their cottage today for the season.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-05-18
FOR rem / /.

Premises now occupied by
Nelson Tenney & Co., in the
J0se Building, 9S Exchange
street. The whole or portions
OF these premises will be leased.
Apply to JOHN #. A. MERRILL,
Room "a, Jose Building.
MARI 4sntf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-05-18
IN HALLS OF CONGRESS-.
Proposed Law to Guide Ships That
Pass in the Night.
THE CHARGES OF BRIBERY TO BE
INVESTIGATED.

Text of the Resolution Adopted in the Sem
ate Yesterday-Mr. Hale Speaks on the
Subject-The Agricultural Bill Passes
the House-A Provision for the Display
of Weather Indications on Mail Cars.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-05-18

Boston, May 1.-THE fire whicn started on
the third floor of the big granite block on
State street in the United States appraisers
stores at the Commercial street end at 2.5(
this morning caused damage now estimated
at $500, 900. The fire burned for hours.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-06-02
Specimen Cases.

s. Ii. CLIFFORD, New Cassol, Wis,
was troubled with Neuralgia and
Rheumatism, his Stomach was dis
ordered, his Liver was affec ted to an
alarming degree, appetite fell away, and
he was terribly reduced in flesh and
strength. Three bottles OF Electric Bit
ters cured him
Edward Shepherd, Harrisburg, ILL.,,
had running sore on his leg OF eight
years standing. Used three bottles of
Electric Bitters and seven boxes OF
Bucklen's Arnica Salve. and his leg is
sound and we'll. John Speaker, Catawba
O.. had five largo Fever sores on his
leg, doctors said he was incurable. One
bottle Electric Bitters and ono box
Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured him on
tirely. Sold by Christian & Barbee,
Drug Store
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-06-02
SOME JocuLAR JlNeLEs.

Revolt OF tho Babies.
DEAR MISTER EDIToR-Wo little children ask
your aid
TO help US in our very righteous up to date
crusade.
wo crave your ready sympathy, because we
No Tit Bit" Of humanity can plead to you In
vain.
Tho Inconvenience of life arc terrible to US,
Poor victims of conventional, unnecessary fuss.
Supposing, sir, you asked n friend TO share your
weight of woes,
And he called you "chickabiddy" with un-
meaning "catch-a-bo's"
We'll, that is how we're treated when for sym
pathy we cry,
Ridiculously silly. with such grave defects of
style,
That, wero It not so painful, 'twould provoke
baby's smile.
You may guess such shocking twaddle most
injurious wo find.
It has a very weakening effect upon tho mind.
Tho acutest Of intelligence faints and fails and
drops
II you feed It on such very unimaginativc slops
We don't want bits of Shakespeare for our in
tellectual feast,
But we think minor poets lay to DO the very
least
That can ever conscientiously before a babe be
placed
lay, of course, appealing to a cultivated
taste.
Then when our nurses with us pace the vordure
of tho parks,
In tho confidential company of military sparks,
We think that chivalry itself most certainly
debars
Those sparks from choking US with smoko from
twopenny cigars
Then the culinary principle on which our food
Is dressed
Is really too absurd to be In common words ex-
pressed.
Monotonous fluidity that marks our bill of faro
Is far moro irritating than our parents are
We wonder how papa would like to take his
ev'ning nap
On nothing moro substantial than a small tu-
reen Of pap,
And how would our big brothers Like on end
less Stops TO feed
And pass their leisure hours away without
single wccd2
No banqucts were invited to, no fashionable
bnl;
We know not pleasures of tho play. delights of
music halls
But cv'ry day and all day long we hear tho
hours chime,
With no congenial company to help to kill the
time.
And go, dear Mr.. Editor. we hope you'll heed
our plea
And help us to o higher life, moro varied, fresh
and FREQ.
Strong meat" is oil we ask for, as we sound
the wars alarms
And sign ourselves yours faithfully as well as
BABES IN ARMS.