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The Portland daily press., 1895-04-24
MAINE MATTERS.
Sanford Strikers Vote to Continue
the Strike.
GARDINER is MAKING PREPARA-
1IONS FOR TRADE CARNIVAL.
The Ossipee Valley Electric Railroad to be
Pushed-old Mining Companies That
Exist Under Maine Laws-A Rock.and
Society Wedding-Other Matters.


Exist Under Maine Laws-A Rock.and
Society Wedding-other Matters.
Especial to the PRESS
Sanford, April 23.-.The o1cials of the
Sanford mills We're waited upon this after
noon by u delegation from the striking
spinners and twisters They were very
oorrteously received, AND were given ample
opportunity 10 state their grievances. which
they did, William Sanborn acting a. spokes-
man. Then Hon. E. NJ. Goodall, president
of the Sanford mills, explained to them the
situation, stating very explicitly that owing
to the fact that the selling prices for the
season of 1895 have been arranged in accord
ance with the present tariff schedule and fine
existing cost of production, it would be i'm
possible to restore wages to the standard of
1893 at the present time. but assured them
that this should be dcne just as soon as the
condition of business would warrant.
The PRESS reporter had an inerview with
william Sanborn immed lately after the con-
ference. Mr. Sanborn said: II am impressed
with tie fact that Mr.. Goodall has stated
the case just a it is. he told us that no
one would be more pleased and willing to
grant our request, and that it should be
done just as soon ii could be without loss
TO the corpora tion. In othtr words soon
as business would warrant it. and l am
satisfied that he told us the truth, and will
do just as he says he WILL
A meeting of the strikers was held at the
house of one of the strikers, Mrs. Kicker,
this evening, and after the result of the
afternoons & conference had been discussed
at length, vote was taken, which resulted
| unanimously in favor of continuing the
strike. William Sanhorn was deputized to
carry the news to the corporations officials
| in the morning. The president of the corpo-
ration was seen by the FRESS reporter
tonight. and when told that the strikers
had decided TO remain out, he said: In
that event we shall Ike measures TO secure
help TO fill the places of the strikers a once
and failing in that we shall MAKE arrange
ments with some Massachusetts factory to
supply us with yarn until We can resume
operations in that department.
The Portland daily press., 1895-04-24

for bronchitis. Mrs. Graves said that
when she visited the hospital she found
the chlld's body covered with discolora-
tionp. sThe matron would not allow the
child to be taken away without per-
nit. The matron says fin little boy in
the hospital with a broken log limped
from his bed, obtained the child, took
it to his cot Led and beat it. Mrs. Graves
was told that the child rolled out of bed
and was heaten by the nurse. She says
the cbild's spine is injured and it may
be permanently crippled, The matron
says the boy with the broken leg is
second Jesse Pomeroy.
The Portland daily press., 1895-04-24
Local Weather Report.

Portland. Me-, April 23-The local Weather
Bureau office records as to the weather the
following:
a.m.-Barometer. 29.T72: Thermometer
43.5; dew point, Al; humidity 9o wind, n;
velocity, 6; cloudy.
Sp. m.-Barometer. 2976l; thermometer
400; dew point 3S; humidity. e.; wind, W;
velocity 9; weather, clear.
Mean daily Thermometer. 1870: maximum
thermometer. $40; minimum thermometer,
40.5: maximum velocity of wind, 20; W;
total precipitation. Trace.
The Portland daily press., 1895-04-24
Mrs. Parnen Very Low.

Bordentown, N. j.. April sS.-Prof. Thos.
g. Martin. surgeon OF the Pennsylvania
hospital at Philadelphia, had consultation
this evening with DR.. Ships. Mrs. Parnell's
physician, A clot of blood may be on the
patents hYatn. 1t was said, which causes
the local irritation. 1he patient, the
pbysiclau said, was too old to undergo an
operation. Mrs. Parnelh this evening. was
suf!aring from con nvulsions almost every ten
minutes. 1t is believed that coma will fol-
low and that death may be sxpeetedat any
rnomAnf
The Portland daily press., 1895-04-24
Drunken workmen Burned.

Amherst. Wis. April 23.-word was just
received here that seven Polanders, at
work clearing land in the town of Wildrose,
Waushera county. were burned to death by
their shanty catching fire, and tLey perished
in the flames. The cabin was completely
destroyed. The men We're csronsing sun
day with number of kegs of beer. and it is
supposed they were all drunk in the shanty
when The fire occurred. NO one can TUuuu
who knows their names, they having been
broua bt here for man for whom they were
doing clearing.
The Portland daily press., 1895-04-24
In the Hands of the Jury.

New York. fsApril 23.-Th case OF The
Dueoer Watch Case company against the
large watch manufacturers Of the country
lately members of the so-called Watch Trust,
IN which the plaintiff asks $5GDtO0 damages
lof conspiracy on the part OF the members
of the Trust who. it is claimed, ruined its
business, finally went 10 the iury this after
noon, The Jury had not agreed UP to half
past nve, and a sealed verdict was ordered.
The Portland daily press., 1895-04-24
Stole a $4,000 stamp Collection.

MontresI, April a3.-Dr. Charles E. Gamer
on, a prominent physician here, was
a rrested at the instance of an American
variety actor naued Melton, on the charge
of having robbed him of a four thousand
dollar collection. The affair is causing a
seusstjop here. Melton compla ined 10 the
uoIice some months ago that an unknown
man called at his rooms and stole stamps.
He now claims to have proof that Cameron
is ha guilty man.
The Portland daily press., 1895-04-24
whesler viii Probably Die.

Concord. N H., April %. VIM. J.
Wheeler of Berlin Falls, who blew. our
the gas at the Eagle house last night,
had not regained consciousness at late
hour tonight. His death is expected.
His bride is much improved and her
recovery iasasGured
The Portland daily press., 1895-04-24
Had That Tired Feeling.

Woonsocket. R. l.. April 23.-Simon snl
Kirkalay, worsttd manufao turers,I ceased
running their mill over time by request Of
the employees. who objected to The long
hours, although paid extra. No increase in
pay was asked, and the help voluntarily re-
duced the income by about fifteen per cent.
The Portland daily press., 1895-04-24
Sued for $1,000. 600.

Sioux City, April 2S-The Northern
Investment Company has sued the Bos-
ton Investment Company for u, 900, 900
for the alleged fraudulent transfer Of
property by the Boston company { o the
Northern Company. Five years ago tue
Boston Investment CompAy sold the
city property, taking therefor $500, 900 in
cash and securities. 1t is claimed that
much Of the property was worthless.
The Portland daily press., 1895-04-24
Crushed Stone Exempt ed.

Albany, N. Y, April s3.--ln the Assembly
last Friday, the question came up on con-
CURING in the Senate amdenment to the
Tobin dressed stone law. 9bis amendment
exempts stone from the kinds of ST one used
on bubiio works that must bo dressed in this
state. The Senate amendment WIS oou-
m, rrAd i'm
The Portland daily press., 1895-04-24
THE TRADES CARNIVAL.
Gardiner Is Making Great Preparations for
a Season of Gayety.
lSreoiaI to the PREss.l


Gardiner. April 23.-From the Goth to the
27th of May is to be a week of gaiety and ex-
citement in this city. There is to be held
the trades carnival in connection with the
fair in the Coliseum building. The move
msnt is one started by Gardiner IS enterpris-
ing Board of Trade with view to purchasing
for public use the Coliseum building. The
Coliseum is large wooden struct lure which
was erected as place for the holding of
fairs and en- Entertainments. and was after
wards sold for the use of thu Atkinson CON-
pany. The recent removal of the Atkinson
concern to Augusta leaves the big building
vacant and it was found that it could be
purchased for reasonable figure. so some
of the leading business men hero put their
heads together and concluded that it would
be good thing for Gardiner ii the great
ball, which has seating capacity equal to
that of the Portland City hall, and the
other convenient rooms. including ban
quet hall, could be again devoted to public
uses. The outcome of the deliberations of
these gentlemen was that the action of the
Board of Trade favoring fair in the
Coliseum to provide the funds for it's pur-
chase. a,id trades carnival which should
make known to the world the extent of
|
amusement to the crowds who are expected
to patronize the fair So great was the in
terest shown at the outset thst within
| few days $l500 was raised by subscription
| towards the expenses. Committees were
then appointed and now their arrangements
are drawing towards completion. The de-
tails have not yet been all determined, but
enorgnlis known to make it reasonable
IL
SUCCESS.
Tue railroad AID the Kennebeo steamboat
line will make reduced rates to all the
people in getting here. and after they have
arrived. the throngs will find much o.
amuse them. In the way of music. .and good
music is something which adds 10 any en-
!ertainment, Reeves's famous American
band of Providence has been engaged for
the entire week. and will give concerts
every day and evening. The business of the
city is to be pictured In the displays mad.
in the trades procession on Tuesday. and
this has kept growing until now the corr
mittee sure it will be two and one'-balf
miles in Iength.. ana to tnst ii may even
tually grow, they do not know. For this
more music will be engaged. The Togus
band will be in line besides several others,
The committee now being in correspondence
with the two Portland bands. and those in
other cities. The trades parade will be the
great event on Tuesday. On Friday, there
will be another gathering when the llrelsen
will come in from all directions 10 take part
in good, old fashioned fiieanen's muster,
Dealers in supplies for fire departments
have seized on this day as the ono on which
they ant TO make display OF their goods
and apparatus. one concern being anxious to
send chemical eng inc here to show what
it can do. Besides these two events to in
The Portland daily press., 1895-04-24
Can Live Another Week.

Albany, Wy, April 23.-Gov. Morton
today gave out an official order to the
effect that upon further consideration
and upon the personal application of DR..
Buchanan, under death sentence, a re,
spite has been granted until May 1895.
The Portland daily press., 1895-04-24
A Dominion Embezzler.

Windsor. Ont, April Excitement
Mallloux, ex-treasurer of the township
OF T1lbnry. North,is under arrest charged |
with embezzling $500 of the towns ips
funds. Mailloux is one of the most !
prominent men in this part Of the
province,
The Portland daily press., 1895-04-24
THE WEATHER.
FAN. and Cooler.

Boston. April 23.-Local forecast for New
England for Wednesday: Fair; slight change
IL the temperature westerly winds.
Washington. April s3.-Forecast for We'd
nesday for Maine: Cooler in western
portion, west, shifting to south winds.
The Portland daily press., 1895-04-24
x..Ea WASHINGTON AFFAIRS.
An Offer for sfr. Eokles.

washington. Aps1l Sd.-d. II. hOnl6aaG,
manager of the Chicago Times Herald, has
offered Mr. Eckles. comptroller Of currency.
large salary. said to be nearly $4,000
year to 60 to Chicago and became financial
editor OF that pa per. In view OF the import
ance of the financial question and politios,
Mr.. Eckles saw in this edftorship an oppor-
tunfty 10 wield great influence in the
West, and at first was much inclined to
accept the offer. On consultation with tho
other members of the administration, he
onjcs until the exp1rat ton OF MI. Cleveland S
term.
A New Lewiston Postmaster
Washington, April 3.-The.Presilent
today appointed Charles Walker post
master of Lewistop, vice Wm.T. Smart.
The new appointments was postmaster
during the Presidents former admins
tration.
The Potomac Flats Case,
Washington, April 2S.-Ths long ex-
peoted tTlsl Of the Potomac Flats cases,
involving the right Of ownership to sew
eral million dollars' worth OF property
along the river trout, improved by the
Court for tho District OF Celum bia this
morning.
Maine Patents.
Washington, April 23.-Patents have
been granted to Robert M: Oliver of
Freedom, for heater for Watering
tronghs; John 4, Lidback, assignor to
ing device; VIM. Lawlon, Southwest Har-
bor, computing scale.
Farm Work Has Begun.
Washington, EApril 23.-The Depart
ment of Agri6ulturs's telesrapAic crop
reports for the past week will contain
the following: New EnRlandt
orally has begun; grass is starting WELL
Dismissed From the Service.
Washington. April 23.--The President
today approved the recommendation OF
the court martial in the case Of First
Lieutenant Loveridgs of 18th infantry
that he be dismissed from the service.
He was court-martialled in Washington
for drunkenness.
Maine Pensions.
Washington. April 23.-The following
Maine people have been granted PEN
sions:
Original-George C.Cole, Greenwood; :;
John 6. Duffy, Togus:.
Additional-Arthur NJ. Brown. Han
over.
Renewal-Elbridge Wight, East Otis
field.
Ipcrease-John f. Tolmsn, Portland.
Original Drury Hoard, Caribou;
Charles ". Bradley, Charleston.
Supplemental-Oliver j. Moulton, Sol
on.
IEcIease-Freeman j. Emery. Maple
ton; Henry Hunt, Fryeburg.
Reissue-James H. Taylor. Cape Eliza-
beth Depot.
Original Widows, eto.-Lavinia e.
strout, Wilson Spring.
The Portland daily press., 1895-04-24
Bubonic Plague Epidemic.

Hong Kong. April 23.-The govern
ment is informed that the Bubonic
plague is epidemic on Macao and Hainan.
Emigration. from both islands is prohib-
tied
The Portland daily press., 1895-04-24
Danger =
i'm | the
SF>r ing ! {!

Even for those who get safely
thr. ugh the risks of a harsh
and changeable climate; for
the strain upon the system
through the long months of
winter in fighting off it's
menacing perils always
leaves a weakening reaction.
The Portland daily press., 1895-04-24
A second Jesse Pomerov.

Boston, April 23. The parents of Ern
est H Graves. 20 months old, state that
the baby was abused at Somerville hos
piEal where it was taken TO be treated
The Portland daily press., 1895-04-24
D|A INA s
Sarsapari||a

Is not only an unequa11ed
blood purifier, but a tonic in
its true sense. 1t drives out
Of the blood the foul matter
that in the winter season un-
avoidably accumulates there;
and acting directly on the
nervous system
The Portland daily press., 1895-04-24

MN seven majority, and the first count
gave the election Of Dobell, Qndepen-
The Portland daily press., 1895-04-24
A New Lewiston Postmaster.

Washington, April 23. 23.-Ths..President
today appointed Charles Walker post
master Of lewiston, vice Wm.T. Smart.
The new appointments was postmaster
during the Presidents former admins
tration.
The Portland daily press., 1895-04-24

Gnantananio, Cuba, April 25.-CoI.
Bosch reports that april 10Th he, with
his command, met band Of insurgents
on the highway between Palenque end
Guaypal. He Immediately attacked
them, killing 10, and wounding many
more and capturing considerable guam
tlty of arms, tion.tprovlslons, eto.
Hon. Thomas McGreevy Elected.
;, Quebec, April 49, Hon. Thomas Nc
Greevy, conservative. was today elect
ed q Iuxssker of the Dominion House
OF asfa8ss. The official recount OF
The ballots cast at the late election gave
The Portland daily press., 1895-04-24

Defied the Captain at Bangor-Then De-
fed Shipping Commissioner Gallagher
Here-But He Came Ashore With
Deputy Marshals Smith and Prescott.
The Portland daily press., 1895-04-24
The Potomac FLATS Case.

Washington, April 2S-Ths long ex-
peoted tslsl Of the Potomac Flats caaes,
involving the right Of ownership to sew
eYnl million dollaYs' worth Of property
along the river front, improved by the
governmen began In the Supreme
Court for the District OF Celum bia this
morning.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-07-04
nR1sA REpunLIoAN.

The New Chief OF the Weather BurSAu to
sucossd Major Harrlngton-Ths PIsIl.
dent Select. Prof. Moore.
WAsutSoToN, D. O., July S.-Proi.
Willis Moore has been selected to I'LL
the vacancy dauIed by tho removal Of
Mark Harrington as chief oi the weather
bureau. The selection Of Prof. Moore,
Il is expected, will bo officially an.
nouncod within twenty.four hours. Tho
appointment will DO strictly on tho limo
OF civil service, as Prof. Moore has been
lifelong omployo In tho service. He
Is Republican and was born torty.ono
years ago. lie had no political backing
for the office and the announcement will
be the 1rat intmatlou to him that his
selection has boon considered by the
President and Secretary Morton. He
received his frat appointment In the
signal service aud has been with It and
the weather bureau ever since. lie was
educated ut the signal service military
school Mt Fort Myer, Va, and ranked
second in graduating class OF thirIy
luuluuuEas Al AooV hu IGSauAS uuakVNhh
securing the promotion by devisinR new
economical, expeditions aud mechanical
methods Of issuing daily weather fore
casts and maps. and was Immediately
assigned 10 the preparation OF mateuro.
logical charts. Later he took charge Of
tho weather forecast bureau At MinneA.
poliI. aud was subsequently tranitorred
to Milwaukee, where his work won
special mention from Secretary RuIk.
Prof. Mooros commission was sent 10
Gray Gables late last week for tho
Presidents signature. As far as Is
known. It has not yet been returned,
although there Ia no probability that It
will not arrive in duo time, with tho
present authorization Of Prof. Moore TO
take charge OF the bureau. Mr. Moore
Is in tho city and has boon notified that
he has been selected.
Though Mr. Cox was regarded at first
as Prof. hooro's probable successor,
Edward D. Carrot and w. II. Harmon
are also under consideration for trans'
fer to the Chicago station, which is an
important post because Of ita location
in the grain country.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-07-04
STRANGE CONFESSION

nm Youpg Girl who Hung Her LoVOr-uS
s"nra,,,n1ta - ~ nsonu,. uo Thourh. Il
Wa on,r n Low. .rS,t-A Remarkable
S,nrv
- r. 1,,! Thu mv,.
hANiHoNA' !AAA'' '"'
terry Of the hanging oil Albert D'acS-
man was fully explained to-day
when his dapcse Miss Bessie
,Ias.,. ,modo tr,, corfos,ion IN
Lta's Gu .o,d ,hS, DIockman Win
cou IT. she sasu ,,.,n' .nas tapmSr pSr had bs"u
was = Me'Lso'au tsa ~, y"u 'nuS ,l,no in onno,.
s',I, GIun'.nE he' hos ,St o W hsr % M1rsnt' liar
it,ph 70 'ne ,, M'snes " ,ni,IPiSaJ Tut hat sSo
iaVner an niO'IS. %n,nn snS,oaiv sigb,sSH
was 700 younE' p''HH '0N''''' s'S"'''
yeSts y. nsei .,,o. oorIJ mt cb,r,o
rnIlnG Sni;, .NnS ~, NY n.y. ,,.man NV tSreatS
.ios ailuo'I'n I 'O' ,'s.",nti" o,t,c,, nnon
sno! ,iIm "HHuu 'yss - Thov told hor
no. m Ioa.ou' u" n"'u.G. Isl ,n0tinr hSr
,,I..1l'. piMch Hlau w, IpI ,.,H o"a's.d 10
rluIculous' n"u 'u"' i' was '"h "S'" "
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-07-04
FITZSIMNONS NOT GUILTY.

Tho PugiIlst Acquitted of the Charge OF
Kili,ng Con I.sordaR-rhS Verdict AP'
plRudcd In tho Court
SYRACUSE, N. Y, July 3.-Tho de-
ienye in the trial OF Bob Fitzsimmons
was closed with tho testimony of Dr.. G.
A. Lyon, of New York. From the de-
Vcrlption given Of Riordan's heart he
would Judge that he was affected with
hiperlrophy, which gives tho heart
spasmodic action. He thought that
ths kidneys wsrO affected with Brights
disease; also, from tho description OF
Riordan'a condition no would judge no
had an enlargement OF the liver and an
alsctaliou Of the left lung, "Is it not
true" waq asked the witness by Attor-
ney House "lkat when there is dis
eaSed condition OF tho internal organs
OF tho abdomen the arteries oi tue brain
are degeneraLed2" 2"
"Yos, sir, aud these conditions In.
crease the probabilities OF hemorrhage
OF the brain from the skull"
He said that he had found in per-
tosmIng autopsies that the brain was
more or less lNcsrAtel 10 removal. a
flow OF thirty drops Of blood into the
fourth Ysntricle would cause imm ediate
death.
He said further that when he exam
insd Riordan q year ago he found symp'
toms OF disease as described by him,
and taking this into consideration, with
the swelling OF Riordun's feet, he would
Judge that he had symptoms OF dropsy.
At that time he warned Riordan not to
drink alcoholic beverages or take vio'
lent exercise, IS II would prove fatal,
The minutes Of the autopsy were placed
in evidence by the defense, after which
they rested,
At tho conclusion OF the testimony
Attorney House summed up for tho
defense and District Attorney Shove for
tho prosecution, after which Judge Rosa
delivered his charge.
At exactly S:l5 o'clock this evening
tho jury returned verdict OF not
guilty, after having boon out about
three and three.quarler hours.
Tho announcement by the foreman OF
the jury was greeted by rousinG cheers
from tho voices OF the people that more
than filled tho court room, and the
gavel OF Judge Ross was powerless to
quiet tho enthusiasm. Fitzsimmons
was congratulated by hundreds, and i'm
mOdintely sent messenger boy with a
telegram for his vile announcing his
acquittal. After shaking hands with oil
Of the Jurors and with Judge Ross,
Fitzsimmons went Immediately to his
hotel, and will leave for New York at
ii:2o this evening, accompanied by
Martin Judd, his brother.in-law, and
Fred G. House. one Of hia attorneys.
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HAVANA, July IA detachment Of
the regiment Of ISabslla the Catholic
has fallen into IN ambush. ThssoldierS
were passing into Rio Buoy, near
Caimito, not far from MAuza milo,
province Of Santiago de Cuba, when
they were suddenly fred upon by the
insurgents. A lieutenant and four
soldiers were wouudGd.
The troops at Ramones, province OF
Santa Clara, have had an engagement
with tho insurgents, commanded by "a.
vac, which were diSporsed. Seventeen In
surgents surrendered to the troops, and
ten others gave themSelyeI up TO the
authorities at Remedies. In addition
seven moro Of tho insurgents have sur'
rendered at Busna Vista.
An iusurgent band has been routed at
Maravi. The men had lately landed
and lost fifteen killed in addition to
leaving many wounded on the field.
A detachment Of the civil guard has
had skirmiBh with small band ot iu-
surgents at AlCatraz Key near Caibaren
not far from Remedies, province OF
Stanta Clara. The guards captured six
prisoners. Three insurgents have sur.
rendered to the authorities at Manzan.
lilo.
The steamer Montevideo has arrived
hero from Spain, having on board re-
Inducements numbering 1000 men.
The troops wero reviewed on landing by
Captain Gonere Martinez dc CamPos
and loft for the province Of Santa Clara.
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Fire Proof Wood Work.

WASHINGTON, D. O., July S.--A' the
result of the experiments running
through three months at the Boston
navy yard. conducted by Naval Con.
structor Hanson, tho construction
bureau has at last succeeded iu finding
means OF rendering the woodwork Of
tho interior OF men Of war drO.prooI.
Tho sap OF the wood Is extracted in
vacuum 10 large iron tanks, aud tho
poros OF tho wood are then filled under
heavy pressure by a chemical com:
position OF borax, boraic acid and
muriate aud sulphats OF amonia. Thus
treated tho wood may be subjected to
llAne without taking Ore.