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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-10-29
A COWARDLY ACT.
Attempt To Kill Sixty Sleeping
Men.
DYNAMITE EXPLODED UNDER 4
CONSTRUCTION CAMP.

Three Men Were Killed and Probably
Many More VIII Die from their
Wounds-A Large Number Were In
jured-The Killed Were all Foreigners
Employed on a Railroad.
Wakesbarre. Pa, October 28.-A dastardly
outrage was perpetrated, mile from Fair
view at five this morning, by desparadocs.
who tried to kill fifty or sixty people by
means of an explosion of dynamite. The
motive was undoubtedly robbery, and the
attempt resulted in the instant death of
three Hungarians. A large number were in
Jured, eight of whom are in a serious con.
dition.
Mcdonald and Sayre, railroad contrao tors
are building the second track of the seven
miles on the Lehigh Valley cutoff at A
point mile from Fairview in the wilds of
W1lkesbarre Mountain. The Hungarian
camp is presided over by Mike Urklowitz
and bis wife, and the camp consisted of a
rough building thirty feet square. con-
structed In the midst of scrub oak beside
the track. During the night, as customary.
three Hungarian boarders sat up on the
watch, and were Willing away the time
playing cards. Some time during the night
party, the number unknown, of despera-
does, secured battery and brought it in
front of the camp and connected it with
wires completing the circuit to each corner
OF the camping house. The tool chest.
standing near by was broken open and
sticks OF dynamite taken out and placed
under each corner of the building. 1t took
put moment to complete the circuit, and
the battery was turned on, setting off the
dynamite. In the haste with which the
miscreants worked they made a faulty con-
nection at the battery when 1t was turned
on, and certainly not more than two dyna
mite sticks exploded. The building was
totally collapsed and shivered into slivers.
excepting half of the roof which sank in
partially covering the debris. One man
playing cards was instantly killed. The
others killed and injured met their fate
from the collape of the building. The force
Of the explosion was SO great that the
earth was torn up about the site of the
camp and the effects in the line of baggage.
cooking utensils. ect., were scattered in
every direction. Those uninjured, at day
break, commenced collecting the shattered
goods and chattels, and by noon a large
number OF men were ready to take their
departure, paying no attention to their
dead and wounded countrymen
The Lehigh Valley Railroad company sent
out wrecking force with physicians. Upon
its arrival the injured men were cared for
by physicians and placed on train and
brought to the hospital here. The bodies of
the dead We're brought here and prepared
for burial. Detectives arrested Mike
Urklowitz, the boarding boss, as a: witness.
They profess to believe he can give infor-
nation that will lead to the detection of
the men who committed the outrage.
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THE MUSKRAT ESCAPED.
But the Hunter Killed His Wife and
Perhaps His Son.
Fatal Result of a Bit of Sabbath Breaking
at Newton-The Gun Exploded While
Phillips Was Shooting Mnskrat.

Fatal Result Of a Bit of Sabbath Breaking
at Newton-The Gun Exploded While
Phillips Was Shooting Mnskrat.
Newton, Mass. October %. Philip
Raymond was attempting to shoot
muskrat at West Newton this afternoon
when the gun exploded, MORALLY
wounding his.wife and probably fatally
injuring his son Raphael aged 9, and Sc
riously injuring himself. Mr.. Raymond
was standing at the window in his
nome and his wife and son stood behind
him. Two younger children were in
the room but, escaped injury, The
weapon was a cheap one and poorly
made 1t was double barrelled shot
gun and heavily charged AS soon as
the accident occurred, Mr.. Raymond
rushed to a neighbours for assistance.
During his absence Mrs. Raymond
dragged herself to the bedroom and got
on the bed. She died before the doctor
arrived. The boy was injured in the left
side, piece of the gun narrowly miss
ing his heart. Mr.. Raymond was wound
ed in the right arm, and may lose his
hand. The father and son were re-
moved to Newton Cottage hospital.
where the latter is in critical conditi-
on. Mr.. Raymond is in the employ of
the Newton highway department., His
father was an American, and his mother
and wife were Italians. Mrs, RAYMOND
was about 25 years old.
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AN ATTACK OF APoPLExY.
Elisha Wheeler Attended Church with
the Veteran Firemen and Was Stricken
on His Return Home.

Yesterday forenoon, Mr.. Elisha Wheel
er,76 years old attended the service at ST
Paul's church with the Veteran Fire
men. He rsturned home, and at about
noon complained of feeling numb on the
right side. He became rapidly worse,
and DR.. c. A. Baker was called, who
pronounced it an attack of apoplexy.
Last evening Mr.. Wheeler's right side
was nearly paralyzed, though he was
still partially conscious.
For some years Mr.. Wheeler has been
messenger at the Maine Central off ces,
and up to yesterday has been attending
to his dnties. He is better known in
this community as for many years the
proprietor of the restaurant in the old
Commercial stree station of the Eastern
railroad. He was in the restaurant bus
mess as long ago as the days of the old
Portland, Saco & Portsmouth railroad.
He is very widely known among rail
road men, and the travelling public,
all of whom will be sorry to learn of
this, his first severe illness for three
years. He resides with his son-in-law,
Frank W. Robinson, Esd.
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FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
The Gar Reported To Be In No
Immediate Danger.
THE CELESTIAL WAR i STILL
GOES MERRILY ON.

The Chinese Fled from Fort Before a
Shot was Fired-Interesting Comments
on China's Condition by Missionary
Belief that Japan will be Victorious.
Washington, October 2s.-Prince Cantacu-
zene, the Russian minister to the United
States, today received the following bulletin
from the Russian minister of foreign
affairs:
''St. Petersburg. October 2S.
1.-THE Emperor slept we'll Friday night,
and yesterday his appetite was good and
the function OF the heart more satisfactory.
His condition is better. The eodema is Iot
increased.
(Signed) ''GIERS."
Prince Cantacuzene feels greatly encour-
aged at the receipt of this telegram. and
the fact that the marriage of the Grown
Prince and Princess Alix has not been con-
sumated, is regarded in diplomatic circles
as additional proof that the Emperor's con-
dition is not as serious as reported. The
postponement of the wedding justifies the
belief that the Emperor is improving, and
that hope is indulged in by his family that
he may rally sufficiently to be present.
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AUGUSTA GOSSIP.
Especial to the PRESS

Especial to the PRESS.)
Augusta, October 27.--A fair sized crowd
attended the races at the Augusta Driving
Park this afternoon. The half mile race
for the championship Of Kennebec county
between S. B. Hebbard of Hallowen and
Oliver E. Moulton of Randolph was won by
Moulton in l.16. The mile race for the
championship of Kennebec county between
Hebbard and Moulton was won by Hebbard
in 2.i7M. The mile novice resulted as fol-
lows: W. F. Percival. Augusta, first; James
F. Atkins, Hallowell. second; Samuel Lee,
Halkell third, Charles Loud, Gardiner,
fourth. Time, 2.54. Major J. W. Berry of
Gardiner. was referee and Dr.L.J. Crocker,
Jr., of Augusta, time keeper.
The foat ball team of Cony and Gardiner
High schools will face each other in Augusta
November 2. Cony and WatervilIe will play
in waterville, and Saturday, November TO-,
the Portland High school will play in Au-
gusta with the Cony team.
ton. Joseph H. Manley will leave next
week for New York, Mhere he will remain
till after the election in,that state. 1t. is
thought that Gov. v.C1eaves will make at least
one speech IN New York before the election,
probably in Albany.
The LIE Bel Electric company was organ
lied at Portland, October 10. and has filed
certificate with the secretary of state.
The purposes of this corporation are to
manufacture and deal in materials for
kindling fires. and also to manufacture and
deal in railroad and mill supplies generally.
E. Dudley freeman of Ysrmouth. Me-. is
president and George Hall of Ogdensburg.
N. Y. is treasurer. Certificate approved
October 81.
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CAPRIvI RETIREs.
Pleasant Words Spoken by All For the Eek
Chancellor,

Berlin, October 28.-Count Won Caprivi's
furniture was removed yesterday from the
nine rooms he occupied in the chanellery,
and sent to his villa at Skieren, rear Gros-
sen, where he will live in retirement.
Caprivi's friends say when he called to bid
them good bye he looked five years younger
than he looked week ago. He is in better
spirits than for months, and said he felt as
if mountain had rolled off his back His
recent surroundings, he told one friend,
had been little to his liking The press
campaigns for and against him had been
especially disagreeable, although he had
been informed they had to be. He regretted
keenly that he must leave the beautiful
garden at the chance1lery. He parted most
reluctantly from Ma jor Won Ebmeyer his
aide de camp, and Ebmeyer was SO affected
he could not speak articulately. His resig-
nation was accepted by the Emperor, and
he will join his regiment Immediately.
+ In summoning the federal ENJOYS to an
other conference, the Emperor said
Caprivi's policy will be continued. This
statement is taken with a grain of salt, as
the Emperor made similar statement
Immediately after Eismarck's fall The
ENJOYS expressed satisfaction with the
choice of Prince Hohenlohe, and South
Germany is especially complimentary to the
new chancellor, who they said, enjoyed the
full confidence of their governments. The
Dezennik Poznanzki, an influential Polish
daily, speaks with deep regret of Caprivi's
fall. He cannot be replao ed readily. 1t
says: HE had clear, honest programme,
which he followed in a straightforward.
statemanlike manner. We regret his resig-
nation deeply, not because he favored the
Poles, but because he did not Cypress
them -
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a BAD BLOW.
A Young Hoodlum Strikes Girl With
Rock.

Yesterday afternoon some young hood
lums and some girls were skylarking on
Union street, when one of the number, a
young hoodlum named Michael Joyce,
seventeen years of age. threw stone that
weighed a pound, at a girl named Alice
Ives. aged fifteen years, who resides at No.
so Centre street. The rock hit the girl in
the back of the neck very near the spine,
and laid her prostrate. She was so affected
that stretcher had to be procured on
which she was carried home.
The police were notified, and Officers
Miles and Hanson brought in Joyce and he
was locked up. Joyce declared the girl hit
him first with brick, but he bore no
bruises or cut In substantiation of hts state
ment. DIR. King was called to attend the
girl whose injuries he considered severe,
but not dangerous. 1t will be remembered
that little brother of this girl was badly
beaten by Frankfort" man, some time
ago. and late was run over by a runaway
team and badly injured.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-10-29
A Policeman Shot.

Kansas City Kas., Octobe. 2e.-L.D.
Hampton nephew of Governor Llewel.
ling shot Edward Egan through the
heart last evening in an alley in the rear
of Egan's residence here. Hampton was
shot three times by Dennis Barnes.
Egan's father-in-law. Hampton is a
sergeant of police and he was proving
about in Egans' back yard as he says
came out and did not notice the nolices I
mans uniform. A quarrel arose that
led to the shooting. Hampton was tax
en- to the hospital and. Barnes was ar
resJed
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-10-29
Weather Observations.

The following are the observations for the
Agricultural Department Weather Bureau
Tor yesterday, Oct. rs, taken at p. N.
10th meridian time, the observations for
each station being given in this order
Temperature, direction OF the wind, state of
the weather:
Boston, 81 degrees, Sc. clear; New York,
90 degrees. NE. clear; Philadelphia, 5S de-
srees, NE. cloudy; Washington, 66 degrees,
~ cloudy; Albany, 81 degrees, sNw, clear
PuHaio' % degrees. E, clear: Detroit, 4S
oeerees' sE, clear; Chicago. So degrees, Sc,
ciear' st. Paul, 46 degrees, aSw. rain: St.
vincent. 81 degrees, N. rain; Huron, OAK,
40 degrees, NV, rain; Bismarck. 70 deprees-
N, clear; Jacksonville, 81 degrees. NV.
clear
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-10-29
THE RIGHT MAN.
Comments of the German Press Regard.
ing Prince Hohenlohe.

Berlin, October 28-The vossische Zeitung
Radical, says: Nobody of sound Judgment
desires more severe legislation against the
Socialists. 1t is a strange dispensation of
fate that Bismarck went because he
wanted too severe measures, and Caprivi
because he wanted too mild ones. Prince
Hohenlohe proved by his deeds his friend
ship for Prussia. His name is connected in
timately with the history of German unity.
opposed to police legislation. His appoint
ment is guarantee that the foreign policy
will remain in its old course Baron Koeller
Is person Of entirely di different sort. He
Erankfort. He is friend of Dr.. Miouel
and we'll fitted to spin tho yarn of the Pntt-
kamers and EulenbuIgs.
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TO FLANK THE JAPs.
$4,000 of the Cinnamon are Advancing.

$4,000 of the Cinnamon are Advancing.
London, October 2S-The Shanghai cores
pondent of the Central News, says that all
of the 500 Chow property belonging to
Sheng. the Taotai of Tien Tsin. is seized
and sealed by the governor in obedience to
orders from Pekin. Sheng is the official Who
bought German rifles for 100000 teals and
sold them to the government for three
million. When the fraud was discovered III
Hung Chang slapped his face. The seizure
OF his property followed quickly upon the
denunciation OF the board of censors. The
Chinese army of Yalu, says the correspond
ent, retreated to a we'll fortified position at
Feng Hueng Cheng, that bars the road from
Muden to Pekin. Fifteen thousand Chinese
are ordered to march from Feng Hueng
Cheng to make detour and attack the ad-
vaneing Japanese army on the right flank.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-10-29
TITANIC POWER.
Six Tons of Dynamite Exploded with
Terrible Effect.

Chippewa Falls, October as.-six tors of
dynamite exploded in a magazine this
morning, causing $4,000 loss in property and
bably the death of Paul Brona. The ex-
plosion WAS heard for miles and panic was
created in the churches at Bloomer, twenty
niles from here. In the vicinity of the
magazine all trees were uprooied and not
splinter of the building was to be found.
Some shreds of clothing were found, sup
posed to be that OF Paul Brona, who was
seen near the magazine just before the ex-
plosion.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-10-29
Dingley Sells a Newspaper.

Grand Rapids, Mich. October CSC.
G.Swensberg and ED Conser, publish
ers of the Grand Rapids Herald, yester-
day purchsed the Daily and Weekly Ea-
gle, from Nelson Dingley, member OF
Congress from Maine, and his son, E.
N. Dingley, of kalamazoo. Mich. The
Eagle is the oldst newspaper in the city,
as well as the Oldest Republican paper
In the western part of the state. 1t will
be continued as an afternoon paper.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-10-29
A Menace to Navieation.

Boston, October 2s.-Captain McGray,
from Yarmouth, Ms, and reports that
o ctober %. at a. M, is miles east by
south from Thatcher's Island. passed a
submerged wreck bottom up, the keel
alone visible. The vessel was about 75
tons register, and bore evidence of hav-
ing been ashore. The keel was ragged in
many;places. The wreck lies directly in
the track of vessels and is menace to
navigation.
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Local Weather Report.

Portland. Me-. Oct. 2S-The local Weather
Bureau office records as to the weather the
following:
sa.m-Barometer 3O.1Oo: Thermometer,
40 o: dew point, A.; humidity, 50; wind. calm;
velocity, o. clear.
8p. m.-Barometer. 30079; Thermometer,
500; dew point, 45; humidity. S3; wind. SW;
velocity. l; weather. clear.
Mean daily thermometer. $50; maximum
thermometer. 6l0; minimum thermometer.
A.0: maximum velocity of wind, II s;
total precipitation. 0. inches
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Great Rejoicing in the Community.

Iron Mountain, Mich. October 27.-The
work of rescuing the imprisoned miners
at Pewabsic was accomplished between
6 and Z this morning, and they were
hoisted to the surface as sound as dol
lar and without mark, after having
been entombed more than 43 hours.
There IS great rejoicing in the communi-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-10-29
Small Imports of sugar.

Washington. October 2S. 2S.-Importations of
sugar show remarkable falling off during
September. The first month after the new
tariff law went into effect the importations
aggregated less than 56.O0o,OO0O pounds
valued at 81, ,490,099. The duty in the present
act is based upon importations for 1898, and
the established revenue to be derived there
from was placed at $500, 900 month.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-10-29
THE WEATHER.
Fair, East Wind.

Boston, October 2s.-For New England for
Monday: Faif; slight change in the temper
atuIe; winds generally easterly.
Washington, October 28.-For Monday for
New England: Generally fair: probably
cloudy on the southern New England coast; ;
east to south winds; warmer in the inter or.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-10-29
Dover Spinners Strike.

Dover. N. H.. October 2S-The district
mule spinners association held a meeting in
this city, today to take action in relation
to the local mule spinners' strike. The
association voted not to accent a five ner
cent redution offered by Agent Holland of
the }oaheco company, and declared their
Willingness to work at the Fall River
schedule. The strike will be continual and
bulletins will be issued calling upon ali
mule spInners to stay away from the CITY
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i PROBABLE MURDER.
Two Italians Stabbed in Boston Last
Night.

Bosron, october ss.-Guisseppe Lettiero.
aged 81. was probably fatally stabbed on
Hanover street tonight. Reuaino iva was
also stabbed at the same time. but not
seriously. Salvatore RazZowas was arrested
and both injuredd men identify him as their
assailant. The cutting was done with
knife. Neither men will explain the cause
of the stabbing. Lettiero has a family.
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Mayor sullivan at Boston.

Boston, October 2s.-The Upholsterers'
union has been successful in obtaining a
general acceptance of their union price
list. All the shops have adopted the nine
hour day.
Boston theatre was almost filled tonight
to greet Hon. L. d. Sullivan, who lectured
on Fourteen Years of British Parliament" :"
The audience was very enthusiastic. Hon
Joseph II. O'Neil presided.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-10-29
Murder and Suicide

Milan. Ala, October -2s.-Sevcral days apo
Vim. Milford, young farmer, disappeared
from his home and mis- aged father was also
missing Yesterday the old mans oornsa
was found in the woods near bis home with
his head fatteLed by a club. His pockets
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"coLoNIzINa" CHICAGO.
10000 Women Have Registered s
Far.

s:Chicago. October 2s.-Revised figures
showing the result of the two days registra-
tion, give the total 313 676 males in the limits
of the city and $4,000 women. 1t charges
wholesale colonization of voters and repeat
ing made by campaign members of the Re-
publican\and Democratic parties. Numer
Gus arrests have been made. Warrants were
issued yesterday at the instance of the
Democrats for nearly hundred colored
men for illegal re gistration.
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To Act as a Lightship.

New Haven. Conn.,, October 28.-The
two-masted schooner Robert P. King, a
down east vessel, is chartered by the
New Haven Steamboat Company to
serve as lightship during the winter
months. The King will be stationed at
the mouth of the ssharbor, southeast of
the regular light, and will remain IN
that position until March,
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Suing a Newspaper.

New Haven, Conn, October 2s.-Fred-
erick H. Bissell of this city has retained
counsel to bring suit-against the Water
slander. aaIn yesterdays edition, that ma
per stated that Mr.. Bissell had collected
mony fer number of people. and left
town. The same article stated that Bis
sell had used other peoples money in
riotous living, and three or four more
suits are threatened because of things
said in the same issne.
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Ashore in a Gale.

Atlantic City, Nj. October as.-Schooner
Sunbeam OF New York to Tuckerton, N. J.
coal laden, went ashore on Little Reach
shoals. The crew were taken off with
difficulty by the life saving crew. The
vessel was driven ashore by gale.
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A Missing Man Found.

Damariscotta. October 28.-The remains
of Percival R. Oliver. who disappeared May
30, were found today in reservoir, former
ly used by shell mill. Coroner Patterson
of Wiscasset, was summoned, but deemed
an inquest unnecessary. 1t was evidently
c,1i 10
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A Boston Firm Lo.es

Newcastle, Ind, October ss.-The ex-
tensive pork packing house of Baldwin,
Roberts & Co, Of 5oston, was destroyed
" insured. The fire was lncenaiary.
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were rifed of several hundred dollars.
oficers today found the old mans son in a
log house twenty miles from home. He con
fessed the murder Eofs his father. a gave
up the money and swallowed a bottle of.mor
phIne and whiskey mixed and soon died.
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FOR rem Z.

Store No. 100 Exchange street, in
Jose BIdg., together with shops in rear
OF same, lately occupied by Nelson Ten
ney & Co. Premises consist of Main
store containing about 1880 so. TT.
with Basement the same; rear store
containing about 1880 SO. IT. with
basement the same; and work shops,
two stories high. 4Ox22 and 2Sx16
each. The above are all well lighted
and in good condition and are connect
ed. Large yard space adjoining. The
whole will be leased together or will
be divided, as tenant may desire. Ap-
ply to JOHN +. A. MERRILL. Room
"a, Jose Bldg, 9S Exchange Street.
may24 diff
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ian Unprecedented Rally.

London. October 2s.-The Daily News
correspondent in st. Petersburg says: 1.-The
Czar's bettering is surprise to every one.
DR.. zacharin remarked Friday to friend
that medical science was unable to explain
this turn in the case. Such rally he said
contradiots all presumption and impossible
things now seem possible. The Czar may
be able to take part in the marriage cere
mony to the extent of blessing the couple. )"
The Czarina's condition does not cause
anxiety.
An official bulletin, issued shortly, be- fore
noon says the Emperor slept we'll his appe
tite is good, but otherwise his condition is
not changed.
From Russia.
London, October %. The Telegraph has
this dispatch from Yalka: 1.-The Cz4ro-