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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-05
ON A CRIMINAL CHARGE.
A Well Known Bangor Hotel Man and
HOrseman Arrested.
On the Complaint of Boston Parties Who
Auege Crooked 3 Transactions-The
transactions Occurred Year Ago and
Especial to the Press1,

Involved a Considerable Sum.
Especial to the Press1.
Bangor, Me-, June 4.-William B. Nc
Gregor, we'll known in this section of
Maine as hotel landlord, horseman and
general trader, was arrested and taken
to Massachusetts, today, on a criminal
process resulting from an alleged ques-
tionable transaction in which he was a
principal about year ago. McGregor
at that time was proprietor of the stable
connected with the Penobscot Exchange
in this city and bought lotsof carriages
from H. Chase & Co., of Amesbury,
Mass, giving notes for $500 in payment.
The carriages were shipped to Bangor,
where several of them were taken to the
stable of Mr.. McGregor, and others were
sold to different parties, Some of them
going to Bar Harbori and other sur
rounding towns. 1t is claimed that
some of the sales were made at ridicu-
lously low prices. The Chases, SO the
story is told here, made frequent and
earnest attempts to obtain settlement
with McGregor. They used the mails
until they were tired, and then their
agent made numerous fruitless trips TO
DduSOf. SuuuonIy hcOreSOr WenU OUT
of the stable business. and his name ap-
peared then on the records of the insol-
vency court. This was like shaking a
red flag at the Massachusetts concern
which claimed that it was Q slippery
scheme of avoiding the payment Of this
bill.
Since then every possible effort has
been made to reach McGregor by legal
means. The last attempt was in the shape
of warrant charging fraud, sworn
out in Massachusetts and upon which
Governor Greenhalge issued requisi-
tion asking Govern or C1eaves for the
man as soon as he should be arrested.
This the governor consented to, after
looking over the case, and a Massachu-
setts officer was sent down here and,
with Sheriff Reed, proceeded to Corinth
and placed McGregor under arrest. He
was brought to this city, were he was
allowed to consult counsel, and then
the officer started for the Bay State with
him. McGregor at present is landlord
of the Parker House, at East Corinth,
and owing to his wide acquaintance his
arrest has created sensation. 1t is in
sinuated that others here may be impli-
Gated with McGregor when the facts con-
cerning the transaction are fully ventila-
ted
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-05

Monmouth, June IA sensation has arisen
In the Sawyer murder of Monmouth,
by the discovery that the murdered man at
the time of his death was worth in the
neighborhood of $4,000. OF this amount he
had about $4,000 represented by cash, notes
and bankbooks secreted about his .house in
various hiding places-in the clock, in kegs
heirs after the funeral searched the house
and found all this personal property, all of
which they took away and locked up in a
safety deposit vault. They did not make
this known to the authorities. a circum-
stance which has been regarded as very
singular and led to course of inquiry.
1t is learned that the authorities got wind
of the finding of b the property in
this way. The offer of large re-
Monmouth, some of them detectives and
officers, some of them not. Three or more
came from Lewiston and Auburn, all very
naturally desirous of earning dollar. One
of these hunters stumbled upon the find
which the heirs had made. He told the
selectmen, enjoining them to keep quiet
about it. They whispered it to their friends
sub rosa. and after while about the whole
town knew of it on the sly.
The conclusion is that the man who fred
the bullet must have been aware of
Sawyer's wealth, and he could only have
gained this knowledge by residing in the
neighborhood and being frequent visitor
at the house or resided there.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-05
A Little Knowledge Daneerous.

Winthrop, June "A peculiar acci-
dent occurred at East Winthrop on Fri
day, on account of which a young mau
about 30 and a small boy may lose their
eyesight. Edward Whiting was trying
an experiment with water and lime,
which was in bottle. He stopped the
bottle up air-tight, and it exploded. a
piece striking him in the lower lip, cut
ting it badly. and knocking out. two
teeth, also filing his eyes full of the
liquid. Fred Jackson's boy, who was
standing close by, received some of the
liquid in the eyes. 1t is uncer tain
whether both will lose their eyesight or
NOT
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-05
SUGAR WOULD GO UP.
Under the Proposed Schedule We VIII Pay
More for Our Sweetening.

More for Our Sweetening.
Washington, June 4.-The joint resolution
appropriating $4,000 for the expenses of the
Senate of investigation was passed. The
tariff bill was then taken up, and amend
ments to paragraph 1872, offered by the
finance committee changing the time when
the repeal of the sugar bounty was to take
effect, from July ], 1896 to January /, 1895,
was agreed to. Subsequently, by unanimous
consent, the action was considered and sthe
amendments still remain open. Mr.. Allison,
Republican of Iowa, argued against the
repeal of the sugar bounty and against
pla cling sugar on the dutiable list. He de-
clared the sugar schedule proposed, was in
Essence a capitatfon tax as it taxed every
man, woman and child in the United States
a dollar year, and allowed the sugar crop
of the whole world to come into the United
States free of duty up Ito January /, 1895.
Forty per cent ad valorem DUTY on sugar as
provided in the bill would practically exclude
from the American market the refined beet
sugars of Germany. France and Austria.
He offered to yield the floor and let Mr.. Vest
inform the Senate as to what would be the
average rate of duty per pound on sugar for
consumption. Under the present complicated
schedule. Mr.. Vest stated that 25 cents on
a hundred pounds. Mr.. Allison declared
the sugar schedule went beyond the limit of
protection and was schedule. practically
of prohibition against the importation of re-
fined sugar, that it was unfair to all other
industries. Under the proposed schedule
Mr.. Allison said, beyond all question the
price of sugar would be increased. After
considerable discussion it was agreed that
the vote on the amendment and on Mr.
Maderson's proposed amendment 'sto con-
tinue the su gar bounty to 1867 should be
taken by tomorrow. On any other amend
ments the debate should gbe under the ten
minute rule, and the sugar schedule must
be disposed of before adjournment tomor-
row. The Senate after an executive session
adjourned.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-05
The New French Ministry.

Paris, June An. Cassimr-Perior presided
over today's sitting of the Chamber of
Deputies. After calling the chamber to order
he delivered the inaugural address, which
elected prolonged applause. v. M. Goblet
offered an Interpolation attacking the
ministry on the ground that it was not
properly constructed, inasmuch as it was
composed of members of the minority.
Premier Dupuy and NJ. Perrier retorted
that whatever might be the components of
the cabinet, it had the support of the
majority. The chamber voted confidence in
the government, 315 to 1859.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-05

Wiscasset, June 4.-Ground was broken on
the Wiscasset & Quebec railroad this morn
ing. The first earth was turned by Captain
R. T. Rundlett, chairman of the Wiscasset
local committee. The event was celebrated
by salute of thirteen guns and the ringing
of bells at 8 O'Clock. The schools were given
a holiday and business was generally sus-
pended. In the evening there was grand
display of fire works, band music and the
ringing Of bells. The foundation for the
car shops is nearly ready, and they will go
up in a few days.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-05
Bank wreckers Arraigned.

Indianapolis, Ind, June At. A. Coffin,
P. B. Coffin and Albert S. Reed, the con.
victed bank looters were arraigned today
for sentence. Francis Coffin got ten years,
Percival Coffin five years, Reed, who was
merely a tool of Collins, was released on
suspended sentence, mercy being shown in
his case. The three men were accused as
officers of Indianapolis Cabinet company with
aiding Theodore p Haughey in wrecking
the Indianapolis National bank, of which
the latter was president.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-05
A Bad Land Slide.

Montreal, June 4.-News from Charlevoix
county, ninety miles below Quebec. says
that terrible land slide has occurred and
that ten houses were precipitated into Red
river. There has been great loss of life.
Details are lacking, but the occurrence is
similar to the accident that happened at st.
Albans about month ago.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-05
PARIS ELECTION ROW.
Hearing in Court ON the Alleged Election
Fraud Today.

Paris, June 4.-The caring on the Oxford
county seat alleged election frauds is
assigned for tomorrow at the Franklin
County Court House, Pennington. In
March, 1892, Oxford county towns voted
on moving the county seat from Paris Hill
to South Paris, on the railroad. The result
was $50 majority for the removal. The de-
feated party asserted this majority was OBJ
tanned Illegally and issued petition for
an.injunction for stay of proceedings till
the court should decide whether the
election was legal. The peculiar complica-
tions have delayed the hearing fifteen
months.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-05
Diptheria at Augusta.

Augusta, June 4-Mr. Charles H .:.McGoone
of Skowhegan, who had been an inmate of
the Augusta insane hospital tor nearly a
year, died here on Saturday from
diphtheria. The remains were taken to
Skowhegan on Monday and burial services
were held under the auspices of Russell
Post, G. A. R., of which he was member.
Somerset w. c. T. u.
Pittsfield, June 4.-The Somerset County
W. G. 7. U. convention held it's ninth
annual session in the Free Baptist church
Pittsfeld May 31st and June 1st. All the
general officers were present except the
treasurer and the president of every union
in the county except West New Portland.
The following officers were elected: Hon.
President, Mrs. L.F. Bunker, North Anson;
president, Mrs. Houghton, Fairfield. secre-
tary, Mrs. A. L. Vining, st. Albans; treas
urer, Mrs. Levi Taylor, Pittsfeld. Sixteen
departments of work were taken up and
superintendents appointed for the same
The reports of superintendents show good
work being done in all lines of work, and
reports of presidents were encouraging.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-05
Local Weather Keport.

Portland, Me-, June 4-The local Weather
Bureau office records as to the weather the
following:
a.m.-Barometer, 29.555; thermometer,
6.15; dew point, 81; humidity. "a; wind, S;
velocity, 6; weather, clear.
Sp. m.-Barometer, ..29.6S1; Thermometer,
81 o; dew point, AZ; humidity, 40; wind. NV;
velocity, 10; weather, clear.
Mean daily thermometer, $3.50; maximum
Thermometer, 779; minimum thermometer.
52.9; maximum velocity of wind, IL, NV;
total precipitation, .08.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-05
Using Violence.
The strike is Breakinc.

Alliance. o, June AT a meeting
yesterday, the coal miners of this city
decided to accept the operators terms
of S1.05 for mining and return to
work today. Three large mines near
the city limits were started by this de-
cision, and famine in this city. will be
avoided.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-05
A Canal to be Built Across Cape Cod

Boston, June 4.-The Senate this after
noon rejected a bill providing for the ap-
pointment of women as notaries public. The
House this afternoon by vote of So to 40,
substituted for an adverse report a bill for
a ship canal across Cape Cod at Bass river
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-05
Many Injured On Electric Car.

Atlanta, Ga, June A serious accident
occurred on the Atlantic Traction street
car line at eleven this morning. Two cars
collided, killing the motor man and mortally
wounding another. Eight passengers were
more or less seriously injured.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-05
Portland Bankers Secure Bonds.

Lewiston, June 4-Eighty thousand dollars
of renewal of four and one-half per cent
bonds of the city of Lewiston.N ere awarded
tonight to Woodbury. Moulton of Portland
at good premium. There were fifteen
bidders.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-05
Cut With a Saw.

Phillips, June 4.-John J. Henry, a promi-
nent Boston shoe man, was severely injured
at Phillips on his return from Rangeley
lakes today. He was met on the sidewalk
by man riding a bicycle and carrying a
wood saw, the teeth of which ran against
Mr.. Henry's hand, cutting an ugly wound
and severing an artery. Surgeons dressed
the wound and he was able to start for Bos-
ton this MON
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-05
FOR REM T.

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. #.
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 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, 9S Exchange Street.
may24 diff
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-05
THE WEATHER.
Fair With West Winds.

Boston, June 4.-For New England for
Tuesday: Generally fair; cooler; westerly
winds. W. }sI5t
Washington, June 4.-For Tuesday for
New England: Generally fair; variable
winds; cooler in the vicinity of Boston.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-05
RockIand News.

Rockland, June 4.-Police officers
seized 5000 worth of liquors at John
Ranlett's. saloon this afternoon. This
is the biggest seizure on record here.
Captain Borguson, of the fishing
schooner Ida Grover, was run down
Saturday afternoon by the schooner
Itaska, Captain Pinkham of Cherryfield,
while in dory. He was severely in
jured.
Accidental Shooting
Lisbon Falls, June 4-As Mrs. Cora
Leighton, wife of Alfred Leighton of Dur
ham, was handling a revolver, Sunday
afternoon, it was accidentally discharged,
the ball entering her breast and taking a
downward course. She was alive Monday
morning, but it is not thought that she can
live. The doctor had not found the ball at
last reports. s'y9
Alumni of Thornton College.
Saco, June AT the annual meeting of
the Thornton Academy Alumni Association
tonight the following officers were elected:
Presidential W. Knight.
Vice President-Mrs. Fl. C. Quimby.
Secretary-F. A. Lord.
Treasurer-R. IL. Burbank.
IT was voted to hold an alumni BANQUET
June ~.
To Work Gold Mine.
Fairfield, June A. II. Duren and A. G.
Pettengill left here today for Murphy, North
Carolina, where they with others have
bought and will work the Warne gold mine.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-05
To Be the Rule On Sugar in the
Senate.
HOPE TO DISPOSE OF THE SUGAR
CLAUSE TODAY.
But Little Done by Either Branch Yester-
day-A Few Interesting Points on
Sugar Crop Out During the Discussion
The President Nominates New As
sistant Postmaster General Other
News.

Washington, June 1.-THE House today re-
newed the consideration of the state tax re-
peal bill. Mr.. Oats, Democrat of Alabama,
referred to the decision of the Supreme
court of the United States as announced by
Chief Justice Marshall, which held the
taxing power of the government might be
exerted to point of destruction. If that
be true doctrine, asked Mr.. Oates, is it not
true that the Federal government is abso-
lutte, that it is not government of enumer
ated and limited powers? He contended the
government could not do indirectly, by exer-
else of taxing power that which it could not
do directly.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Oates's remarks,
the committee rose.
On motion Of Mr.. Sykes, Democrat of
Texas, the Senate joint resolution was
passed of the appropriation of $4,000 for the
payment of expenditures caused by the
Sugar trust Investigation ordered by the
Senate. The House then adjourned.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-05
THE MOTIVE DISCOVERED.
A Light Thrown ON the Monmouth
Murder.

Some $4,000 Was Hidden About the
House in Odd Places and the Assassin
Probably Knew This Fact-He Must
Have Been Well AcquaintedEwith the
Place and Knew Sawyers Customs,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-05
KILLED FOUR MINERS,
Cowardly Strikers Shoot Down Four
Workmen

Carleston, W. Va, June 4.-As Powell
ton miners were coming from work at
p m., they. were fired on by strikers
in am bush. Four miners were killed
outright, and more wounded. The
murderers are unknown. Intense ex-
citement prevails and the sheriff and a
posse have been summoned to the scene
Are Burning Bridges.
Masillon, O., June 4.-The striking
coal miners have effectually stopped
traffic over the Cleveland, Loaiil &
Wheeling railroad in West Virginia coal.
by burning the bridges at Flushing and
Holloway. The managers of the roads
say they will stand by their right to
haul West Virginia coal if they have to
use armed force.
Using Violence
Charlestown, W. Va, June 4..-The
striking Kanawha valley miners again
resorted to violence. The drum house at
Morris Greek mines was burned. The
trestle over Mansi Creek was DESTROYED
by fire, and the coal traffic STONED on
the Sewall Gilkeson branch of the Ches-
apeake q Ohio railroad. Dynamite was
used at Morris Creek bridge, partially
destroying it. Sheriff Sillman mas been
called upon to protect the property.
The Kanawha & Michigan road will
haul no more coal at present.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-05
Interests Creditors.

Washington, June 4.-The comptroller of
currency has declared a dividend of 10 per
cent in favor of the creditors of the
National bank of the Commonwealth of
Manchester, n H., making in all IS per cent
paid.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-05
BUILDING A RAILROAD.


A Great Day at Wiscasset and Properly
Celebrated.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-05
Commissioner Lyman Obnoxious.

Washington, June 4.-Strong pressure has
been brought upon the President within the
past week to secure the removal of Civil
Service Commissioner Lyman. 1t is under
stood today that the President has givcn a
qualified consent to Mr.. Lyman's removal.
An argument made in favor of Mr.. Lyman's
dismissal is that his presence in the com
mission is sorrce of constant irritation to
scores of public men, who, while not hostile
to the.service, regarding it with Indifference,
and who might if another gentleman sue
ceeded Mr.. Lyman, be induced to become at
least quasi supporters of reform. The
President is disposed to tender Mr.. Lyman
a pIaoe in the consular service.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-05

Washington, June 4.-The President today
sent to the Senate the nomination of Charles
Nelson of Maryland, to be second assistant
postmaster general vice j. Lawrie Bell, re-
signed ID.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-02-22
LovELEss, The Grocer, is going
to have party and you are invited.

LovELEss, The Grocer, is going
to have party and you are invited.
Rev. Dreager this week commsnc-
ed series of meetings in Wilmont.
Meetings will continue all next week.
Don't miss the event of the sea
son at G. j. Smallwood's, March End.
Elaborate refreshments will be
served. Wv
Come and see what can do for
you in the grain cleaner line, J. T..
Owens mills cheaper than ever.
AEON FORBES.
Silver Leaf Tea is the best in the
market. G. l.. Peterson has it. Call
at his store and get a sample. For
purity aud strength it has no equal.
City
The ADVANCE understands that
Ed. Warren is thinking of engaging
in business in Worthington. Hope
he will, as we do not like to see Mr..
and Mrs. Warren move away from
here. E4s
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-02-22

We expected to print the com
missioners proceedings this week,
but a line from Bro. King says they
have not yet been received. The
board adjourned week ago. The
efficient Auditor has, probably, other
matters to look after.
The ladies of the Congregational
church will give an Orange Social at
the residence of G. J. Smallwood on
Friday evening, March End. The en-
tertainment will be unique as
we'll as enjoyable. All are most cor
daily invited to come and partake Of
the bounteous refreshments which
will be served. Wv
Receipts and disbursements of
Worthington Relief Fund up to and
including Feb. 10, 1894:
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-02-22
REMARKS.
Heard on the Street, and Else
where; Gathered by the
Advance Reporter.

. ~ d ~ T. #. !. q p ~
j. H. Maxwell: A more gentle
manly lot of business men cannot be
found than those of Worthington.
When the encampment was here sew
eral years ago they were not "all on
the make" as is common with some
towns know of, and the same is
true when any public doings are held.
I can name you town that really
pretends to be something that will
double rates whenever an opportunity
presents itself; but not SO with
Worthington. If | were going to
move into town would select Worth
ington-the people just suit me, be-
sides the school and church privileges
are among the best.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-02-22
IA PLEASANT PARTY
At the Palatial Home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Will Humiston.

One Of the most enjoyable recep-I
tions this winter was that given
by Mr.. and Mrs. Will Humiston
Tuesday evening last. Cards and
other games were the chief amuse,
ments. Refreshments were served at
Hoo o'clock. Those present were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Crawford, Mr.. and Mrs.
Durfee, MI. and Mrs. A. johnson, Mr..
and Mrs. Smallwood, DR.. Edw. Dolan,
Tina Cheney, Mr.. Plots, Dr..
Curran, Mr.. Shepard, John Blair,
Frank Eastwood. Mrs. Eastwood,
Fred Heron, Mr.. and Mrs. Mason, Mr..
and Mrs. Sibley, Mr.. and Mrs. Man
ming, Mr.. and Mrs. Coughran, Mr..
and Mrs. G. H. Babcock, James Dur
fee, R. Bibby, Harry Humiston Miss
Shell, Manning Plots, Mr.. and Mrs.
E. r. Humiston, Mr.. and Mrs. Ray
Humiston, Mr.. and Mrs. John Hum
iston, Miss Humiston Mrs. Warren,
Miss Church, Fred Humiston, Miss
Carrie McCune, Miss Rogers, Miss
Anna Glass, Miss Brewer, Miss Emily
Plots, Miss Palmer, Miss Lillian
Plots. Head prizes were won by
Miss Mae Church and Mr.. Coughran;
foot prizes by Mr.. Sibley and Mrs.
A. johnson.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-02-22
TRADE LOCALS.

Fresh Vaccine at Ray Huniston's.
Good meat market in On Iowa town
for sale or exchange. =
3ltf N42a NJ. E. LAWTON.
Fish, fish! every Friday. at City
Meat Market. loft
Dakota and other western land to
trade, stock taken as part pay.
Stiff N, E. >LAwToN. 1,
Try our fresh Salmon, fresh Hall
butts and Silver Smells.
81. fg5&zttf OLIVER & MADISON.
M. E. Lawton, Worthington, Mimi,
buys and sells farms and city property
at home and abroad. 31.tf
II have few J. L. Ovens Fan
ming Mills I will sell cheap to the
man who wants one.
AEON FORBES.
Stock Of all kind always for sale by
Stiff N. E. LAWTON.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-02-22

Wheeler H. Pinkham, nominated
for justice of the supreme court, was
rejected by a vote of 40 to 81. It
begins to look as though Mr.. Cleve-
land would be. obliged to: consult
David B. Hill before he makes an
other nomination. Senator Hill seems
tosbe pretty good sized man after
all.