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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-10-01
A SAD TRAGEDY.
One Man Loses His Property and Another
His Life.

Pittsfeld, September 29.-Saturday
evening at about Z. 45 O'Clock, +. K.
Hersey of Albion went into the hayloft
of John johnson of Unity. and by ac-
cident smashed kerosene lantern, there
by setting tire to the hay, from the effects
of which two horses, COW and several
sheep were burned as we'll as the house,
ell and barn, and Hersey in the attempt
to save one of his horses, lost his life.
Hersey had been at the FIX eter races
and there decided to drive home with
the two horses, Paul, by Combination,
and Van Demon by Van Helmont,
hitched up double. The steeds worked
we'll and a quick trip was made to john
sons of Unity, where Hersey thought to
up and baited and Mr.. Hersey also had
eaten his supper just before going to
bed he took lantern and went into the
loft for hay, with the result as before
stated.
When Hersey found he could by no
means put out the fire, he rushed down
stairs and endeavored to save the TWO
horses. Van Demon was successfully
taken from the barn and 1t was when try
ing to rescue Pauline that Hersey re-
ceiyed the burns Pauline was much ex-
cited and at first would not bulge, then
was forced to turn in the stall. and IN
doing So got caught and burned to death
with the other stock. Hersey after CIV
ing up hope of saving the mare, turned
and rushed for the barn door, having to
go through sheet of flames and falling
before exit was affected, SO that he
would then and there come to his end If
it had not been for Johnson's coming
to his rescue AS it was, his clothes were
burned off Z and the flesh SO terribly
burned that it peeled from his very
bones.
At the time of the fire dance was
taking place at "Dodge's,' and q large
number seeing the fire rushed to the
scene and were fortunate enough TO save
the clothing and furniture from the
main house. Mr. Johnson's buildings
were a good set and in fine repair, there
being loss of IS, 500, with no Insurance..
The mare Pauline was owned by George
Clark of Bingham.
Fred Z. Hersey died at s o'clock Sun
day night. Mr.. Hersey was well-to-do
farmer of Albion, and a brother of Charles
W. Hersey of Waterville. He leaves a
widow and three children.
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GoRMAN,s HAND.

Is 1t Weakening in Maryland ?-That
Question Being Tested-Encouraging
Outlook for Republicans.
/. Baltimore, September 80. The struggle
to test the perpetuity of Senator German
power, is making this years political
campaign the most interesting in the
recent history of Maryland. The warfare
that has been waged since the guber-
material nominations wero made, grows
more bitter with each day. This week
promises to be the most important in re-
suits. The greatest interest is being
manifested among the people generally
conce rning the outcome of the hearing OF
the. charges against the Democratic
election supervisors of this city before
Governo Brown on Wednesday next.
There has been no matter connected
with the present campaign that has
awakened such interest as has this
question concerning the conduct of those
who have charge of the election
machinery of Baltimore city.
In instructing the registers of voters to
eject from the registration rooms the
watchers appointed by the Republican
party and the Reform League the Demo
Gratis made blunder. The courts have
decided that the conduct of the registers
was Illegal The inevitable impression
is that if the Democrats objected TO being
watched, there was something being done
that would not bear the light OF day.
Should Gov. Brown remove the super
visors, and there are good reasons for be-
lieving that he will, he would, in the
opinion of those who want fair elections,
give thousands of votes to the Republican
ticket.
The governor will hold continuous
sessions day and night until the evidence
is all in, so that decision may be
reached before the October registration
begins. The Democratic prelimanaries
coming on the same day that the governor
begins the hearing Of the supervisors
cases, with the municipal conventions Of
both parties the following day, will serve
to make the week the most interesting ol
the campaign SO far. There has been ex.
listing a restiveness among certain in
fiuential Democrats against the German
Rasin combine, and some unavailing re-
sistance to their autocratic rule has here
| tofore been made. This year, however,
promises fight from which the defeated
party will be long time recovering.
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of treatment necessary to perfect and
permanent cure No person should doctor
any longer. nor take any more medicine
before consulting him. Not only win
they be surprised at his wonderful. knowl-
edge of disease, his plain, concise expla-
nation of every cause and effect, but at
the rapidity with which he relieves and
cures the most obstinate diseases by this
very progressive system. The only sys-
tenn by the aid of which, coupled with
his knowledge of the structure of man,
and his experience. with the peculiaritios
of disease and their actions upon the
functions of the body. SO demonstrate
to the patient whose life is endangered,
the real cause of their trouble, that the
most enlightened of men and women
treatment.
He not only cu1es the blind, lame and
crippled, but all diseases yield to his
strange power. Catarrh, incipient con-
sumption, chronic bronchi6is, chronic
diarrhea, neuralgia, nervous prostration,
diabetes, Bright's disease, epilepsy or
fits, tumors in all conditions, diseases of
a delicate nature, diseased bones, hip
disease, deafness heart disease, bladder
disorders, hemorrhoids or piles chronic
rheumatism, obstinate constipation, dis
orders of women, cataract of eyes, can
liver compliant kidney troubles
scrofula, gravel, throat disord-
ers, impotency, and in fact, all chronic
diseases quickly yield TO animal magne-
tism in the hands of this phenomenal
physician.
Those who desire private treatment and
are able and willing to pay for the same
may call any day except Sunday, 10 a.
N. to p. M, to evenings at his
private parlors 307 Cumberland
Street where consultation, ex-
animation and advice will be given en-
tlrely free to ALL
DR.. Temple holds certificates issued to
him by the State Board of Health of Mas
sachusetts, Connecticut, New York. In
diana, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Arkan-
sas, Texas, California and Territory OF
Arizona Diploma issued from the AL
bany Medical College, Albany, N. Y.
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TRUE CtJBANS MUST FIGHT
80 Says the Secretary oe the Pan
American Congress.
FIDEL FIERRa A CUBAN LEADER,
INTERVIEWED.
Cubans Have No Ill Will Toward Spanish
Residents--The Country Going From
Bad to Worse Under Present Regime.

Cubans Have No Ill Will Toward Spanish
Residents--The Country Going From
Bad to Worse Under Present Regime.
New York.. September S0.-The >lew
York Times will publish tomorrow an
interview with Fidel G. pierra, promi-
nent Cuban and leader, of thought
among his countrymen. Mr.. Pierra is
we'll known in the United States in com.
mercial as well as political and literary
circles He was unanimously elected by
the United Representa- tatives of the South
American Republics, secretary Of the
American Congress held in Wash
ington during the Harrison administra-
tion.
In contradiction to the statements made
by Senor Montoro, leader of the
Autonomist party, Mr.. Pierra, presents
facts to show the extent and strength OF
the Cuban revolution, and the entire dis
ruption and dissolution of the Autonomist
party. many of whose prominent MEM
bers are in the Cuban army, and the
critical condition of the Spanish treasury.
Mr.. Pierra shows that Spain will never
grant Cuba self government and as under
the present Spanish regime in Cuba, the
country is going from bad to worse. Mr..
Pierra holds there is no other avenue left
to Cuba but to fight for independence
Senior Montoro and other Cubans calling
themselves Autonomists, Mr.. Pierra says,
have no right to speak in the name of
Cuban people,, for they are without any
following and closely allied to the
Spanish government and to monopolists
who thrive under it's cover. He declares
the war waged by Cubans is not directed
against Spaniards resident in the island
who honestly make a living, but solely
and exclusively against the Spanish
government. True Cubans, whatever
their color, class or condition, have no
ill will for honest and industrious
Spaniards. Mr.. Pierra feels confident
that Spain will not be able to subdue the
rebels, for they will fight to bitter end,
we'll knowing the triumph of Spain will
mean for Cubans POLITICAL economic and
social annihilation.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-10-01
MAINE BAP lists.
Opening of the State Convention at Old
town-Three Hundred Delegates Already
Prerent.

Bangor, September 3O.-The Maine
Baptist convention opened at the Bap-
tist church in Oldtown this evening.
Delegates from various places commenced
to arrive at noon and the afternoon was
devoted to assigning delegates to quarters
to occupy during their stay The open
ing exercises this evening were devoted
to young. people and the PR gramme
consisted of addresses by Is5y. Il. L.
wilkins of Chicago, who spoke upon
"Baptist Union Young Peoples Move
ment;" and Rev. J. T. Beckley of New
York, upon the subject of Y. P. S. G.
e. About 300 delegates are already pres
ent and a very successful convention is
anticipated.
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HIS CONDITION CRITICAL.
Further Particulars of Chinese Outrages
on Missionary Sheriffs.

New Haven, Conn.,, September 3d.
Mrs. Robert Gibson c.' this city, has re-
ceiyed q letter from her daughter, The
wife of DIR. Noble, missionary at Pacting
Flu, China. In it is given c graphic
description of the RIOTS and outrages on
missionaries recently committed by
natives. Mrs Noble refers at length to
the attempt to murder DR.. Sheffield, the
president of the North China mission.
Both the doctors arms We're broAen, hia
head and face badly cut, and it is feared
he may lose the sight of one eye. The
effect upon the DOCTORS nervous system is
very great. When the letter was w1'tten,
August s, it was impossible to tell w.,at
the result would be and grave fears were
entertained for his recovery.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-10-01
BRIEFLY TOLD.
Work on the Sorrento Water WORKS was
begun yesterday.

Work on the Sorrento Water WORKS was
begun yesterday.
Operators and miners of black coal met
at Brazil, Ind, yesterday, to arrange q
satisfactory schedule of mining rates.
The miners demands were granted lshe
men will resume work.
The grand jury of the District of
Columbia has recommended the re-
establishment of the whipping post
Ex-Governor Russell declares as nom
sensical the statement printed in New
York morning paper that he would to-day
formally announce himself a presidential
candidate.
Nick Burley. the San Francisco middle
weight, is in Boston trying to arrange a
match with Dick O'Brien or Billy
Hennesey.
Captain Atkins of the schooner Horatio
j.. Baker, arrived in Boston, Sunday re-
ports that Friday in north latitude ~. AZ,
west longitude r. TO- he fell in with two
masted schooner the Anna Shepard OF
Camden, Maine, Greenlaw master,
Elizabethport, N. j., to Rockport, Me.
She was leaking badly and her water
casks were empty. Tho Baker supplied
her with fresh water and she proceeded.
William Gaynor, was last night nomi-
mated for Mayor of Brooklyn by 1aass
meeting of citizens.
The third and last game of cricket in
tie match between the Englishmen and
Philadelphia crioketers, was finished
yesterday, the home players winning by
thirty nine runs.
Advices received from Madagascar state
that Gen. Duschesne has crossed the
Omkaraka mountains. Two divisions
commanded by Gen. Voyrons and Gen.
Metzinger will concentrate for the
capture of Natanaraivo, the Malagassy
capital.
A despatch from Sofia says that the in
FAINT Prince Boris son of Prince Ferdl-
nand OF Bulgaria. will be baptised in the
Russian Orthodox faith in October.
The arrest of a woman by gendarmes
caused a riot at Gyuia Bekas county
Yesterday. The mob tried to rescue the
woman and attacked the gendarlnes With
stones. Failing to dispsrse the rioters,
the gendarmes fired volley into the
crowd killing one person and wounding
eleven.
The old Lincoln house al Attleboro,
Mass, was burned last night 1t was
over two hundred years old and originally
a dwelling house, but has been a hotel
for several years
A special meeting of the secretaries and
executive committee of the American
Missionary association has been held to
outline course of action in anticipation
of the enforcement of the new law in
Florida, which imposes fine or inlprison-
ment for teaching white and colored
pupils in the same school, The officials
considered the legal opinions of eminent
counsel
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President Eulogizes Gen. scholfield.

Washington, September 30.-An order
announcing officially to the army the re-
tirement from active service of Lieut..
Gen. John. A. Schof1eld, was issued by
the President today. The order says: 1t
is with much regret that the President
makes the announcement, that the
country is thus to lose from the command
of it's army, this distinguished general.
who has done so much for it's honor and
efficiency. His gallantry in war
challenges the admiration of all his
countrymen, while they will not fail to
gratefully remember and appreciate hcw
faithfully he has served his country in
times of peace by his splendid and sue
cessful performance of civil, as well as
military duty.
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westbrook Happenings.

Mr.. Alonzo Libby was at Nelson
Sunnyside Farm at Wateryille, yester
day on business.
All the gentlemen's driving horse
that ever showed any speed are nov
track horses and are being worked out OF
the Gorham track in professional style
The Saturday meet promises to be
much interest to Westbrook people.
A little difficulty that could not be set
tied kbetween the parties Interested was
brought before Judge Tolman in n
municipal court yesterday afternoas
Mrs. Alvin Parker, the landlady, cber cSber
house. forced the door and ent when
room and removed his proEE The
she had a right to withhG!e !enution.
court decided in favor of the nd COSTS
and the defendant was flneas nut IN.
He appealed the case appeared for
der 500 bonds. Lawyerger Lyons for
the prosecution and
the defense. Sc, has resigned as o
nsm miss her MAUD NJ tbs SWsv versallst church
'nS Mr. W. w Maro' OF D p3sana e Mccain Gss n"o Of
guest OF h1s(bf the week.
this city me fham and Mariner made
ConstabR he premises of Mr. Peter
a searoD2Bwn street Saturday night
Landry3 * stuff was found.
but n0afmen were at once put on to
"A H/ damage done to the new mill
repg Warren & Co. g plant, caused by
aE rs washout, and it Is expected
IE%h two weeks this mill will be in
IN hess to resume work The company
Ybe inconvenienced very little as the
x cutter room fir om which the machin-
" had been removed will be put in op-
'ation again.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-10-01
THE WEATHER..
Fair and Cooler.

Boston, September 30.-Local forecast
for Tuesday: Fair and colder; westerly
winds.
Washington, September 30.-Forecast
for Tuesday for New England: Generally
fair, northwesterly winds, cooler In
Maine and New Hampshire
WEATHER CONDITIONS AND GEN
ERAL FORECAST.
The barometer has fallen in New Eng
land and west of the Mississippi and
risen from the lake region southward to
Gulf coast.
Area of high pressure covers the central
valleys, barometer being highest over
Missouri and decidedly low to northeast
of New England. It is colder on the At
lantic coast and warmer in the north
west. Indications are that the weather
will continue fair except in southern
portions of the South Atlantic states,
te Inperature will rise slowly in the
central valleys and lake region. The
conditions continue threatening for
storm is probably central south of Cuba.
Portland, Septmber 30.-The local
weather Bureau Office records as to the
weather the following:
sa.m.-Barometer 20. $40; therm ometer,
$50; dew point, Al; humidity, "a 0;
wind, NV velocity, 12; weather,
rain.
m.-Barometer 296S1; thermome-
ter, 500; dew point, 40; humidity, 81;
wind, northwest; velocity, 6; weather,
clear.
Mean daily thermometer, $50; maxi
mum thermometer, &C. 2; minimum ther-
mometer. SO; maximum velocity OF
wind, 26 SE total precipitation, 20.
Weather Observ ations.
The Agricultural Department Weather
Bureau for yesterday, September 30,
taken at p. m, meridian time, the
observations for each station being given
in this order: Temperature, direction of
the wind, state Of the weather:
Boston, 48 degrees, W, clear, New
York, so degrees, W, clear. Philadelphia,
81 degrees, NV, clear Washington, 30 de-
grees, NV, cloudy; Albany, AZ degrees,
SW, fair; Buffalo. AZ degrees, NV, fair
Detroit. "A degrees, NV, clear; Chicago
4s degrees, N, clear; St. Paul, so degrees
SW, clear; st. Vincent, 4e degrees, SE.
clear; Huron, OAK, So degrees, SE, clear
Bismarck, 90 degrees, S, clear; Jackson
vile, 70 de grees, N, cloudy.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-10-01
TERRIBLE PHEN0s' s'I'S'@'
The Inhabitants of Pp'tepa' Mexico are
rerriSSd'

St. Louis, seppnber ga special
from oavaca lexico, says that word
.. sno,o ninotepa that the seismic
,ntinues there. At one place
r,1s and the ocean are SO v1o-
va M destroy a large beach and the
80 I'll up to the walls of neighbor-
.sreat drouth accompanies these
/ -,smling manifestations and the farmers
- nearly ruined. Fishermen dare not
70 out to sea. Earthquakes have been
continuous for many days and they say
, volcano is forming under the ocean.
Priests have ordered church bells rung
md prayers offered imploring Divine
naroY.
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Steamer Margaret OF the Plante Line q
Wreck.

Cape Henry, Va, September 30
Steamer Margaret of the s.. b. Plante
Florida, while waiting here for fair
weather to continue her voyage south,
dragged her anchor during a violent
northerly gale last night and stranded
three miles north of this place and sank.
Her crew of seventeen and the pilots
niece, who was on board, were saved by
the steamers boats. The furnit ure and
wreokage is washing ashore: The wheel
house is gone and the vessel is apparently
br eaking up.
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/. Boston, September Representative
from the banking departments of six
states, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont,
Rhode Island, Connecticut and New
York, met in this city today to decide
on the fate of theIsecond largest loan and
building association in this coun try,
the Granite State Proyident Association
of Manchester, N. FL. There seems to
be difference of opinion among the
experts as to the solvency of this big in
stitution and question in the minds
of several bank examiners as to whether
or not it was proper or possible to al
low it to keep on doing business in their
respective states The Massachusetts s
commissioner in1S91 took the negative side
Of this question, and with no hesitation,
preremptorily ordered the organization
from the Commonwealth. AT the con-
ference today the commissioners of sew
eral states did uot agree on the text of a re-
port, but will make separate reports to
their respective states The New Hamp-
shire commissioners submitted their re-
port which is favorable to the corpora
tin and the commissioner from Connecti-
cut adopts it as his own. The commits
sioner from Vermont says that he believes
the association to be solvent, but will
make a separate report. The representa-
ties of New York and Rhode Island will
submit reports. Maine is not reported
as expressing an opinion.
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suriyors of a Maine vessel.

New York. September 30. Among the
passengers on the steamer Scythia this
morning were Capt A. G. Stewart and
mate Vim. S. BARTLETT of the barken5ine
Nellie +. Rumball, wrecked LAST August
at Accra. The Rumball is owned princi-
pally here and in Harrington, Me.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-10-01
WcERoY LIU DEGRADED.
For Failing to Protect Christian Mission
aries.

Washington, September 30.-The State
Department was advised this morning by
Minister DENLY that Viceroy Liu had
been degr AIDED by an imperial decree
issued today. The abstract of the decree
cabled by Mr. DENLY, shows that the re-
sponsibility for the Cheng Tu riots. in
the province of SEE Chuan rests with the
officials. He further stated that Vicerov
Liu was exceedingly careless. and tocs
no notice of the riots and made noe,
tempt to stop the outrages. He is orde'sl
to be deprived of his office, and pD.
again to be employed. Other @sia
are also to be punished. The thstand- st
commission will proceed, nofggnvestiaa. nofgsi
ing this action, to conduct it,
tion of these riots.
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SOLD BEER AND SKIPPED.
The Racket Calais Firm Worked-In
Canada Now.

Washington. September 30. The Post
Office Department issued an order of
fraud today against H. c. Knowles &
Co., of Calais, Me. This firm was con-
Quoted by. man who bought large
quantities of beer upon 30-day order
and then sold the beer and decamped
without paying for it. He is now in
Canada where the authorities cannot
reach him.
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wild Enthusiasm for cubans.

Chicago, September 30.-Four thousand
people yelled themselves hoarse here to-
night in the cause of Cuban indepen.
dence. Central music hall was not big
enough to hold all the sympathizers, SO
the meeting adjourned to larger hall.
Resolutions were adopted and speeches
made by men prominent in civic affairs.
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The police of Bath are looking for Flora
Jones, a native of Nova Scotia, who
arrived there on Saturday night and
mysteriously disappeared.
A big fire was raging at Osgood, Ip.,
last evening, which threatened the
destruction of the town
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Troops Victorious in Cuba.

Havana, September 3O Information
has been received here that Lieut..
Ribun, with his cavalry has routed and
dispersed 1900 rebels under Gen. Serfno
Sanchez at Las Veras, Santi Spiritus
district. Forty rebels were killed and
a large number wounded. Among the
latter are Gen. Sanchez and Ruperto
Pima, The government troops took four
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hone, sslate tonight, stated the Generals
condition was critical owing to the seve-
rity of the attack and his advanced age.
DR.. Wales said vomiting and effusion IN the
surprising if Gen. Malone died before
morning.