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Evening star., 1895-10-25

When ordering Cocoa and Chocolates be sure
and ask for Huyler's. They have no superior.
The Portland daily press., 1895-02-25
BURNED IN THEIR SLEEP.
Only the Charred Remains of the Farmer
and His Wife to Tell the Story.

Haddam, Conn. February a4.-People on
the way to church this morning made a
horrible discovery mile back of the village
of Middle Haddam, at what is known as
Hogs Hill. For some thirty years Thomas
Cavanaugh, an industrious farmer, lived
in little story and half farm house there
with his wife. The house is in a valley COM
pletely hidden from sight of the neighbors
The ohulC h-goers were surprised to see the
house was mass of ruins with only hare
and there bit of smoke arising from the
dying enbers. From the appearance of the
snow around about there had not been
much OF an endeavor, if any, to fight the
fire. This arousng some suspicion. inquiry
was made among the neig hbors. Mono of
them knew there had beeL a fire, and it was
decided that it would be we'll to investigate.
Search of the ruins were begun, and by
th is time the news had spread through the
surround ing country, and people who lived
miles away reported they had seen what
they thought was fire in that direction be-
tween one and two o'clock in the night.
The searchers soon came upon mans body
badly burned and barely recognizable. Near
by was found the pelvis bone which was all
that remained of the womans body. From
the location it was concluded that the
couple were asleep at he time of the fire.
The Portland daily press., 1895-02-25
IN DANGER OF ARREST.
Colonel IngersolIs Lecture on f'The Bible
Causes the Trouble.

New York, February 23.-Colonel Robert
G. Ingersoll was announced to Lecture at
the Hoboken theatre this evening on "The
BI ble." but the lecture is Indefinitely post
poned unless Colonel lngersoll wishes to
run the risk of being arrested. The decision
of the authorities to forbid the lecture
was the result of a protest from the Rev.
Messrs. H. Beatty. A. B. Richardson and
". r. Jenyey and Herbert Campbell. Their
letter was as follows:
Dear Strive. the undersigned. are in
formed and believe that crime is about to
be committed by Colonel Robert G.. Inger-
soil at the Hoboken theatre on Sunday eve
ming. FebruarY "a. 1895. violating Section &C
of the Crimes act.
''We beg that you will take immediate
steps to prevent the violation of such law.
sWe beg further to be informed at the
earliest moment as to your disposition re
garding this notice that we may be relieved
of further action in the matter. Very re.
spectfully, ii. I. Beatty. A. b. Richardson
W. r. Jenvey. Herbert Campbell.
The section of the Grimes act to which
allusion is made reads thus:
s'If any person shall wilfully blaspheme
Tie holy name of God. by denying. onrsing
or contumeliously rcproaohing His being OF
providence, or by contumeliously reproach-
ing Jesus Christ or the Holy Ghost, or the
Chistian religion onthe holy word of God
Chat is, the canonical Scriptures contained
in the books of The Old and New TESTAMENT
or by profane scofing at or exposing them
or any of them 10 tempt and ridicule
then every person so offending shall. o.,
conviction thereof. be punished by a fine
rot exceeding $500 Or impr laonment at hard
labor not exoeeding twelve months, OF
BOTH
were sent 10 Mayor Fagan and Chief Of
Police Donovan. They decided that Colonel
lngersoll could not we'll be prohibited from
delivering the lecture upon an advance as
blasphemous, but they also decided that
they could prevent the lecture under the
license granted to the manager, which only
days. An order was issued TO that effect.
The Portland daily press., 1895-02-25
BlDDEFoRD BOILING.
Democrats Are Very Mad Over the Arrest
of Republican Representative Doyle
Especial to the PRESS. }

Biddeford, Me-, February "a. .-Bidde-
ford is once more EN- broiled in its annu-
al political conflict, and although the
reelection of Mayor Hamilton is almost
foregone conclusion, the Democrats
are secretly urging on few disconent-
ed Repu ublicans, and excitement already
runs high. Election is yet two weeks off,
Bills were circulated Saturday calling
on Republican Indignation meetinan
for that night ito take proper action to
redress the outrage of Dolye's arrest.
1t proved to be Democratic Indignation
meeting, helped out by few sore-head
Rpublic and some of Doyle's personal
friends. The chairman was G. e. Jeffrey,
a brother Of the editor of the Expose,
and one of the principal speakers was
Councilman Bardsley of the present city
government, who is sour on tho admins
ttraion, and who acquired some notorie-
ty at the constab hearing at Augusta.
Representative Doyle made a speech,
in which be denied that be said he was
ASHAMED of Biddefordn at the hearing.
A numbr of others spoke. Resolution
were passsd denouncing Marshal Har,
mon, and calling upon the police COM
missioners to remove him. A perma-
nent organization was formed and an
executive COMMITTEES Of one from each
ward appointed. The leaders say that
they will not nominate an independent
ticket, but wi vote for the Democrats.
1t is said, however. that they intend to
nominate Doyle, and get the Democrats
to indorse him.
Everyone is guessing what the Demo-
Gratis will do. They pretend that they do
not want the job of rebuilding the city
building, this year, but if they saw a
chance to grab the city again they would
undou bted1y taks it. William A. Rob-
erts. the candidate last year, wants the
nomination again. but Frederick Yates
is the man most talked about, and
doubtless the strongest man they could
pnt up. He is one of the Bryant heirs
and posses barrel"
The Portland daily press., 1895-02-25
FUNERAL OF FREDERICK DOUG
LASS.
Statesmen Will Pay Last Honors to
an ex-Slaye.

1t Is Expected that the Funeral will Be
One of the Greatest Demonstrations
Ever Seen in Washington-The Body
Will Be Taken to Rochester, NY
Washington, February 24.-The funeral
services over the late Frederick Doug
lass will be held tomorrow in the A. M.
E. church, the largest of the denomina-
tion in the city, and the demonstration
on that occasion is expected to be one of
the largest ever seen in Washington
The body will be taken to the church
early in the morning, and lie in church
for view by the public until O'Clock,
at which hour the services will begin.
They will be conducted by Rev. j. G. Jen-
ifer, the pastor, and Bishops Turner and
Wayman will take part. John W.
Hutchinson, the last Of the famous
Hutchinson family of abolition singers.
and a life long friend Of the deceased,
will sing solo. The sermon will be
preached by Dr.. Jeniter. and brief eulo-
CYSTIC remarks will be madesby Rev. Ur,
Rankin, president of Howard University,
Rev. Hugh Il. Stevenson of Anacotia
Baptist church, and Rev. DR.. F. j.
Grimke.
The honorary pall-bearers will be ex-
Senator Blk. Bruce, VIVA. Wormley,
Hon. John r. Lynch, John f. Cook, e. g.
Messer, P. B. S. Pinchback, Dr. g. 3. Pur-
Wis, Leonard C.Bailey. John H. Brooks,
J. H Meriwether, Dr.. John r. Francis, F.
J. Barbados, Captain Il. Pitcher, B,
E. Messer, and Hon. George W. Murray.
mem ber of Congress from South Caro-
lima.
At 40 the body will leave for Roch-
ester, N. Y. being scheduled to reach
there Tusday morning.
The Portland daily press., 1895-02-25
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
Eleven Europeans Captured at tile
Tall Of Wei Hal Wei.
HOWE, THE AMERICAN INVENTER,
is IN A BAD SCRAPE.

He Was Released by the Japs Once
Parole Which He Promptly Broke and
They Are Inclined to Deal Severely
With Him-Newfoundland Applys for
aLoan of So, ,OOO,O
London, February 24.-The Central
News correspondent in Toxic says that
naval reports from Wei-Hai-Wei mention
eleven foreigners being captured with
the island forts last surrendered by the
Chinese. Ten swore to take no farther
part in the present war, and were set
free.
George Howie, al American, who
came to the east with scheme to blow
up Japanse vessels with submarine in
fernal machines, was detained aboard
the Japanese flagship pending decision
on his fate. The Japanese made reser-
vation as to Howie in the articles of
capitulation, and they are inclined to
treat him severely. as he was let go on
parole after his arrest aboard the steam
er Sydney, yet he lost no time in break
ing his word and placing his services at
the disposal of the Chinese. The jap
anese marines killed in the early torpedo
Wei, were buried with military honors.
The Japanse reports speak highly of
Admiral Ting and the orders he w-ote
just before his suicide to direct the
course of his officers in completing the
arrangements for surrender. : -
The Central News correspondents in
Hal Cheng telegraphs under date of Feb
ruary 81, that Lieutenant General Kats-
ura then reported the Chinese force,
which formerly held Kyanwattsai, had
retreated to New Chwang.
The Chinese forces at Lukungon and
Sattaitsu are about 5000 strong, and had
IL guns. At Kung Peintas, the Chinese
had some 1000 men. The garrisons of
New Chang and Yingkow seemed to have
been decreased.
The Central News correspondence Pc
kin says that high officials here express
the hope that Lii Hung Changes appoint
ment to be peace envoy will be accepta-
BILE to Japan, and he will have full pow
er to close negotiations without referring
matters to Pekin. The time and place
of the negotiations have not yet been
determined.
The Portland daily press., 1895-02-25
RICHMOND EPIscoPALIANs.
Services of Conservation Were Held satur-
day by Bishop Neeley.
Especial to the PRESS, !

Especial to the PRESS. }
Richmond. February 23.--The service of
consecration o. tho ssswEpiscopaI church at
Richmond, took place Saturday, the service
beginning at II a. M, and being conducted
by Rt. Rev. H.. A. Neeley. D. D., Risop of
Maine. Rev. W.. F. Livingston. rector of the
church. Rev. A. W. Snyder, rector of St.
Marks church, Augusta. and Rev. r. W.
The sermon, an excellent one, was by Rev.
Mr.. Plant. The music was furnished by a
choir of Richmond musicians
The audience completely filed the house
and included many people from neighbor.
ing cities and towns.
The Episcopal society of this place is
small. but it is persevering. Services have
been held for number of years in the
Grand Army hall, under the direction of
Rev. M. Il. Wellman and Rev. Canon
Ogden, before the present rector, Rev. W.
f. Livingston. took charge.
While Rev. Mr.. Weliman was here a fund
was started for the purpose of erecting a
house of worship, which has been constant.
ly increased. ana now the society possesses
comfortable, convenient and tasty church
home.
The work of clearing the site for the build.
ing was begun September ct, last. The
building. to be known hereafter as St.
Matt hias's church, is forty-eight feet long
and tw enty-two feet wide. with porch en-.
trance and projection. in which lis the
sacristy and choir on the east.side. It was
erected under the direction of Asbury S.
Small of this place, from designs made by
Rev. H. G.. Wood of Winthrop. Mass. 1t is
situated ON Spruce street. west OF the
railroad, on a convenient lot pure based of
Mrs. Jane Chase. The outer walls are
shingled and unpainted, with the exception
of the trimmings. which are painted dark
olive green. The gables of the slopjng roof
are surmounted by gilded crosses. Inside
the rafters and pews are stained oak
green to harmonize with the walls which
are of light olive. The chancil furniture is
of oak made by I. L. Spaulding of this
place. The altar, presented by Christ
Church of Gardiner. is of historic interest
having been used by Bishop Burgess, the
first bishop of Maine.
The Portland daily press., 1895-02-25
SHOWERS OF THE "QUEER.'
for Gang Who Have Made Million
Counterfeit Dollars.

St. Louis, Md, February 24.-The police
have arrested Francisco Romera, Frank
Nicholas and Joseph Stambola for circulat
ing counterfeit coins. There was consider
able counterfeit money found on the
prisoners. The three Italians came TO this
city some time during the week, presuma bly,
from New y ork. The queer" captured is
almost perfect and the police say the
Italians are agents of the Adams gang of
New York, which is reported TO have coined
from pure silver at least one million dollars
and coins of smaller denominations. and
circulated counterfets i'll this country,
Canada an Europe, making profit of $780,
n0n
The Portland daily press., 1895-02-25
SENATOR MCBRIDE ELECTED.
End of the Long Dead Lock in
Oregon.

Great Enthusiasm Over the Result-It is
Supposed that He Will Not Join the
free Coinage Party.
Salem. Oregon, February 24.-George
Mcbride, ex-Secretary of State, was last
night elected United States Senator to
succeed !. N.Dolph. At the beginning
of the 23d ballot, Celestin. Dolph man,
presented the name of Mcbride. Thesim-
mense throng in attendance gave cheer
after cheer. AS the sroll-call progressed
it be came evident that Mcbride would
be elected. When he received the 45th
vote necessary to the election, bedlam
broke loose. All the Repu bIicans began
to change votes, and when the call was
completed Mcbride received the full Re-
publican strength of 70 votes. AS he
was elected by Dolph's supporters it is
reasonable to suppose that he will not
all himself with the free coinage people.
The Portland daily press., 1895-02-25
Death of aMan NeverKnown to be Angry.
Especial to the Press.1

lSpeclal 10 The PreSS.]
Woolwich. February 23-The death of
Thomas Tibbetts occurred this morning He
was few months more than forescore. His
wife died one year ago, and he leaves no
descendants.
Mr.. Tibbetts was an excellent citizen. a
regular attendant at church, and in politics
Republican since the formation of that
party. Till within three days of his death
he has enjoyed almost perfect health. Never
had occasion to consult a physician but
once for the eighty years. Last autumn he
drove plow team all day without fatigue.
One week ago he was seen with a load of
cordwood for Bath, and he said he never
felt better in his life.
He and Junior brother have owned and
occupied farm in common for upwards of
fifty years, and in cultfvating the farm and
dividing the products, the neighbors sav
the brothers have never EXCHANGED nm
pleasant words during the half century. II
is said the subject of this sketch was never
known to be angry.
The Portland daily press., 1895-02-25
IA: maximum velocity of wind, 10; NV
total precipitation. O.


The following are the observations for the
Agricultural Department Weather Bureau
for yesterday. February "a. taken at D. m.
meridian time, the observations for
each station being given in this order.
Temperature, direction of the wind, state
of the weather:
Boston. 26 degrees. W, clear, New York.
2S degrees. sW. clear; Philadelphia, sc de-
grees. SW. clear; Washington, 81 degrees. S,
clear; Albany. % degrees s. clear; Buffalo,
80 degrees, sW. clear; Detroit, SO degrees.
sW. cloudy; Chieag A degI ees. sW, clear
st. Paul. AZ, degrees. W. clear; st. Vincent,
26 degrees. W. clear; Huron. Dak., 40 de-
Grees. N, clear; Bismarck. as degrees. W.
clear; Jacksonrilie. 4S degrees NE, clear.
The Portland daily press., 1895-02-25
They We're SaffOeated in a Burning
Mine.
4 IMPROMPTU FIRE BRIGADE
SAVED Is LIVES.
An lneendiary Fire in the Pratt Mines at
at Birmingham, Ala.-Terrible Ex-
perience of Imprisoned Miners.

Birmingham. Ala. February 24-Two con-
victs and twenty-three mules were suffo-
Gated earl3 this morning in a rock slope
of shaft number one at the Pratt mines
Shortly after Two the engineers room on the
slope were discovered to be on fire. Willing
hands with hose and water were soon in the
mine fighting the flames, which gained con-
siderable headway. Twenty yicts and
twenty-three mule were cut Off from the
outside by fire. The smoke was carried to-
wards the men and mules. About three
hours hard work was needed TO extinguish
the fire and then the rescuers pushed on.
The body of John Patton was found lying
across the track with his head badly
battered as IL he had tried to kill himself
before being suffncated by the smoke A
short distance away was the body of Louis
Stevens. The mules were found all in a
heap dead. They had kicked one another
fearfully while maddened by the smoke.
The other eighteen conyicts were found in
a bunch near the air shaft. where they had
gathered in the hope of keeping alive.
Several were on the ground. They were
hastily carried out of the mine and brought
around all right. The fire was of an lncen-
diary origin.
The Portland daily press., 1895-02-25
VIII be All Rea dy for Statehood

Guthrie. D. T., February a4.-1he Repub.
Iican members of the Legislature in q
majority in both houses. after long caucus
last night agreed that noxt week they
would push through a bill pl oviding for q
call for constitutional convention next
summer and the election of full compile
ment of state officers and congressman nexi
fall, to be ready for immediate state
hood on the assembling of the next Con.
gress. During the caucus several Populists
and Democratic members kicked at the
door Of the House and lhere cam near be
ing q row.
The Portland daily press., 1895-02-25
MRS. TABOR's MILLIONS.
They Will BE Divided Between Her
Son, Brother and Sisters.
The Son of Course VIII Receive the Bulk
Three of the Sisters Live in Maine,
One Being a Portland Lady.
Especial to the PRESS. }

Especial to the PRESS.
Augusta, February "a The story OF
t the death OF Mrs. Augusta L Tabor, the
former wife of ex-senator H. A. W. Ia
Dor, of Denver Colorado, has been re-
Gently told in the papers. AT the time OF
her death much speculation existed as
to what disposition she would make OF
her property, valued at nearly So, 600, 900.
When she was divorced from Mr.. Tabor
he was fourishing, and she was awarded
$500, 200 alimony. This money she invest
ed to such good advantage that it null
tiplied several times, so that when she
died her POSSESSIONS were estimated to sbe
worth at least So, 600, 600. The property
consists principally of real estate hold
ings in the business portion of Denver,
and pays a very large income.
Some years ago Mrs. Tabor made her
will, and It's provisions have just been
made public through the probate court
at Denver. To her son, N. M. Tabor of
Denver, she gives one-half of her proper
ty. The remainder is to be equally di-
vided between her five sisters and one
brother, Frank N. Pierce, who is in the
wholesale lumb ber, coal and wood bust
ness in Denver. Mrs. M. l.. Clark and
Mrs. G. +. Taylor, two sisters, reside in
Denver. Mrs. Rebecca Folsom, another
slater. lives in Portland, Me- Mrs. G. l..
Marston and Mrs. r E. Peterson live in
this city. The property that each OF
these will receive is estimated at $3.50
to $780, 0U0
Colonel AN. Bradbury, United States
District Attorney, of Portland, will de-
liver lecture in this city March 18th,
on "The Life of ST. Patrick" The lee
ure is held under the auspices of St.
Mary's Catholic Society of a ugusta.
The Portland daily press., 1895-02-25
ASSISTED BY LIFE SAVERS.
Crew of the Charles A, Briggs Were Pre-
pairing to Abandon the Vessel.

Highland Light, Mass. February a.
Schooner Charles A. Briggs of Taunton,
Capt. Briggs. Newport News for Boston.
coal laden went ashore at Nauset Inlet.
three miles south of the Nauset life saving
station at $50 Saturday night. She was
boarded by Captain Bearse and the crew of
the Nauset station, and assisted off at IL 80
p. N. without apparent injury. Capt.
Bears and the Inexperienced consider
able difficulty in returning to the station.
it was bitterly cold and three mile pull
to wipdward against choppy sea.
drenched them continuously with icy water.
The crew Of the Briggs were getting ready
to abandon her when the life savers got on
board. After getting af1oat the Briggs
anchored outside and will proceed when the
wind moderates.
The Portland daily press., 1895-02-25
NEWFOUNDLAND AFFAIRS.
Application to the Imperial Government
for a Loan of So, 100000

for Loan of 81, 100000.
st. Johns. N.F., February 24.-The
steamer Grand Lake was despatched by
the government last night with cargo
of provisions to relieve the distress exist
ing among the residents on the northern
coast.
The railway lines ara blookaded by
snow, and for over q fortnight it has
been impossible to send relief by that
means.
The Whiteway government applied to
the imperial government last week for u
loan of two million dollars, pledging
the revenue of the colony as security,
and permitting two English commission
ers to undertake the expenditure of the
money. This the imperial government
declined to do unless the local admins
tration consented to a thorough investi-
cation Of the colony's affairs by royal
commissioner beforehand.
Andrew and William Jordan, the lea d.
ing grocerymen here, were suffooated
last night by charcoal fumes entering
their house from fires built in a new
building next their residence, for the
purpose of drying the plaster.
The Portland daily press., 1895-02-25
LEGISLATIVE NOTICE.

public hearings at their room in the State
House, as follows: Wednesday. February 27,
1885, at'a O'Clock p. m. Or petitions for
amendment to the Constitution prohibiting
appropria tions by the state in aid of lnsti-
taiions under sectarian or ecclesiastical
control.
On Tuesday, February IL. 1886. at
O'Clock p. IN. On an Act to amend Section
Is, of chapter 259 of the Public Laws of 1888
relating to itinerant vendors.
On Friday, February 8, 1895, 1t 2 O'Clock
p. IA. On an Act 10 allow only graduates of
Veterinary colleges or schools to practice.
sas By order of Commit tee,
V. J. KNOWLTON. Secretary.
The Portland daily press., 1895-02-25
Attempted Break.

lady living on North street. early this
morning. heard a noise under her window,
and looking out saw man crouched by her
window speaking tossome one inside. She
was alone and was naturally alarmed. but
hurried 70 n neighbors and call was sent
to the police station. The wagon, with
Officers Pillsbury and Emery went up. but
the fellows had taken the alarm. The cellar
window was found opened and evidently
an attempt to burglarize the house had been
frustrated by her hearing the noise.
The Portland daily press., 1895-02-25
LEGISLATIVE NOTICE.

The committee on Railroads, Telegraphs and
Expresses will give public hearing at their room
In the State House as follows:
On order of the Legislature directing the COM
mitbee toinquire into the expediency of legisla-
tioa providing for cumulative voting on stock
III corporations.
On order of the Legislature directing the
committee to inquire into the expediency of
Rbolishing grade railroad and highway crossings
within city limits.
fshi5 8 w H, WIIDES, Sec'y.
The Portland daily press., 1895-02-25
Local Weather Reporr.

Portland, Me-, Feb 24-The local Weather
Bureau office records as to the weather the
following:
sa.m.-Baroneter 80. 1886: thermometer.
60; dew point, -6; humidity, OF; WIND, W:
velocity, 5; cloudy.
D. m.-Barometer. 30.273; thermometer
as,8; dew point z; humidity. As: wind. SW;
velocity s.; weather, clear
Mean daily thermometer. IA; maximum
thermometer, $50; minimum thermometer,
The Portland daily press., 1895-02-25
A Trusted Official

Lynchhurg, Va. February a4.-Tbis oity
was startled by the announcement of the
arrest of Walker G. Hammer, for twenty
years the teller of the First National bank.
charged with embezzling $4,000 His sneeu.
lations are said to have been going on for
ten years, Hammer was bonded for S15 0oO
and the bank will not lose over $4,000 II ia
one of the strongest institutions in the
South.
The Portland daily press., 1895-02-25
"OId Dayyv Dead.

New Haven. Conn. February "a.
David breckenridge, aged ~, colored
was found dead this morning at his
home on Winchester avenue. The old
man had been dead two or three days,
and doubtless died of heart trouble. Old
Davy," as he was called, was known to
Yale men everywhere, and had been an
apple and peanut vender about the col
lege for years. He is thought to have ac-
cumulated quite f~-+"ne. aud ,$7o was
found IN the hou