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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-14
THE WHITE HOUSE RENOVATED.
Ready for the Presidents occupapy When
ever He Returns.

Washington, September 12-Although
the impression prevail Is that the Presi-
dents summer absence from Washington
will be extended this year somewhat lat
or than usual, the annual renovation of
the White House has recently been hur-
ried to completion, and the mansion is
now ready for his occupancy If cold
weather OF other conditions operate to
render continuance at the Buzzard' g
Bay residence undersirable.
Hitherto President Cleveland has left
Gray Gables a5oub the middle Of Sep
uember and occupies his house in the
suburbs of Warrington for a month, in
order to devote his attention to study
of subjects for his annual message to
Congress, and while no intimation has
yet been received that he is contemplated
an early departments from the seashore,
the work on the White House,
which has been rather extensive this
year, has recently been expedited to
have all the departm ents in readiness
whenever needed after September Is.
The entire structure, inside and out, has
been repainted, all the furniture has been
renovated, and new carpets have been
manufactured for the great East parlor
and several 0f the family rooms The
portraits have been cleaned and var
nishsd, and number of improvements
are noticeable in the oouservatories, spec
ial pains having been taken, rs is ous-
tomary every four years, to make the
building attractive to a newly-eleoted
Chief Executive.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-14
SIX HOURS WITHOUT RELIEF.
Attempted Murder of Former President
of the A, P. A.

Kansas City, Mo-, 1S.-The Rev. j. B.
Dearborn, ex-state president Of the A..
P. A., was found lying in yard IN the
rear of J. S. stones confectionery store,
at O'Clock this morning. DIR. Deaborn
had ensstruok over the right eye with
heavy blunt instrument, and had been
stabbed, but only slightly. three times in
the left side, just over and about the
heart.
D The assault occurred about II O'CLOCK
last night but the injured man was moi
found until O'Clock this morning. AL.
thought none of the wounds are serious,
the attending physicians fear thai
possibly exposure may make the case q
serious one. The news of the assault
speard like wild fire throught the city.
The members of the A. P. A. passed II
from lip to lip with starting rnpidity,
and soon intense excitement had been
aroused. Not only were mem bsrs Of the
order highly excited, but politicians gen.
orally and especially Republicans. on ae-
count of today's primaries, eagerly
sought reliable information.
The excitement was largely caused and
greatly added to by the claims of the "A.
P. A., mado even before any of the de-
tails were known, that it was an assas-
sination."
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-14
DYNAMlTER ARRESTED.
The Notorious ''Number One'' of the Irish
Inv ncibIes Captured.

London, September 13.-P. J. Tinan,
the notorious '|No. 1" Of the Irish invin-
ciblss so frequently mentioned during
the trial of the persons charged with
the murder of Lord Frederick Caven-
dish, chief secretary for Ireland, and 8.
T. Burke, permanent under seor etary, in
Phonix park, Dublin, In May. 1889, was
arrested in Bologne today.
He is charged with being concerned in
tho manufacture OF dynamite bombs for
use in England. He arrived in Par 10 in
August, where he soon joined the Irish
dynamite faction. He went to Bologne
where he was closely watched by an
English detective who. this morning,
placed him under arrest.
In his possession were found consid-
cradle sums of money and plumber OF
inoriminating papers. He will be ar
raigned before Judge in Bologne.
The Times tcmoBrow will say that
Bell and Wallace are charged with lyman
with being concerned in the dynamite
conspiracy.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-14
Is THE GRESHAM A WAR VESSEL.
The Revenue Cutter on the Great Lake
Objected to by England.

Cleveland, o. September 13.-It is
probable that diplomatic complications
will arise between the United States and
Great Britain over the maintenance on
the great lakes of the revenue cutter
Walter @. Gresham, which is to be
launched here today. British naval
experts hold, after careful examination
of the plans of the vessel. that she would
be classed as q war ship rather than a
revenue GUTTER, and that her maintenance
on thenllakeS would be a violation OF
the treaty entered into between Great
Britain and tho United States, whereby
only one war vessel can be maintained
on the lakes by each government
the British embassy at Washington have
made complete report to their govern
ment upon the vessel, in which they havo
olassed it as gunboat. Should COM
plaint be made the State department.
will respond By saying that theSGreshRm
and the other two similar cutters, which
are tu be built for service on the lakes,
are simply for revenue marine service
and nophing else.
The State Department Will also call at
tention Of Her Maiesty's 3 government to
the fact that England was the first to
adont this novelty in the construction
of the revenue cutters which were built
two years ago for the Canadian revenue
marine, and that in addition to the nov
city Of the armament the Canadian ves-
sells carry heavy steel rams.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-14
A BURNING WRECK.
Steamer Adria Reports Full Rugged
Ship on Fire.
NO SIGNS OF LIFE AND CREW HAD
EVIDENTLY DESERTED.

Schooner siegfridt Effects a Timely Rescue
Grew of Silver Dart Taken Off just as
Vessel Was Nearing Shore
Boston, September 49, The Norwegian
steamer Adria, from Port A ntonio, Ja.,
arrived today. The captain reported that
September in lat. 35. 36N., long. 70. %
w.. he sighted q burning wreck with
only the foremost and yards standing.
He saw no signs Of life aboard. It was
apparently full-rigged ship of 1000 tonR
The boats were gone.
The fishing schooner Sigfrid arrived
from the fishing grounds today, having
on board the captain and crew of the
fishing schooner Silver Dart. which is
ashore near Highland Light.
Capt. Spurr OF the Silver Dart reports.
"Was on the way from the fishing
grounds for Boston. when about IL q.
M, during heavynortheast gale, the
vessels mainmast snapped of close to
the deck. The vessel was about q mile
and quarter N. NE. from Highland
Light and was rapidly nearing the shore
when the Sigfrid appeared and took Of
the occupants. The members of the
crew of the Silver Dart save only por-
tion OF their effects. The Silver Dart id
owned by Capt. Spur and VIM. A. Ray
of Boston. The vessel and outfit ,is
value at $4,000; insured for $1,000.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-14
A DESPERATE BOY.
Shoots Himself in the Presence of His
Sweetheart.

Beverly, Mass, September 1e.-Wil-
liam S. Flynn of Salem, 10 years old,
shot himself last night while with his
16-year old sweetheart, Annie Wilkins,
near Bass River bridge. Tbs boy was
a Catholic and the girl Protestant, and
this difference in religion was the only
obstacle to their happiness.
Young Flynn called as usual at the
wilkins house last night and the girl
started to accompany him to the car
when he left, but instead they went for
walk
After talking a few minutes in a de-
spondent strain Flynn told her that ho
was sure he could never marry her, be-
cause she was Protestant and he a
Catholic, and her father would never
allow her TO change her belief.
A few feet from where the girl stood,
Flynn dropped upon his knees and
prayed for forgiveness for the act he
was about to commit. while the girl stood
wat ching him and listened to his words.
He had the revolver. In his hand by his
side while praying. Suddenly he raised
his arm. There was Click and the
hammer fell upon an empty cylinder.
The girl said nothing and again Flynn
pulled the trigger. This time there was
report and he fell backward upon the
piei dead.
Miss Wilkins says she did not try tc
prevent the suicide as she feared Flynn
would sh Dot her.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-14
SURE OF AERIAL NAVIGATION.
Professor Langley Thinks His Principle Il
the Correct One.

Washington, September 13.-Professor
S. P. Langley, the secretary of the
Smithsonian Institution, whose expert
ments In the field of aerial navigation
have attracted world wide attention. has
just returned from Europe. This after
noon he said: "In England I visited Mr..
Maxim, who is at work now on new
flying machine. 1t is large and Is capa-
BILE of carrying a man to control 1t. Mr.
Maxim's experiments have been con-
Quoted partly along the same general
lines as those which I conducted.
II have no further experiments in
view at the present time. i have already
demonstrated that flying machine can
fly by actually having flown one
may conclude to leave to others the work
Of practically applying the principles
which / have established to commercial
uses. My experiments developed all the
essential features of flying machine.
The construction Of q machine on a
commercial scale is now only question
of money"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-14
A Significant Order.

London September 13.-Vice Admiral
Sir John Ommaney Hopkins has been
appointed to the command of the Brit
ish Mediterranean squadron in room of
Admiral Sir Michael Culm- Seymour, who
has recently reached the limit of age
which oompels him to retire. Admiral
Hopkins was in 1892 the naval comman-
der in chief on the north Atlantic and
West India station. The Mediterranean
squadron is nnder orders to rendezvous
at Salonioa next month, which orders.
are due tosa change In the British poll.
cy regardingsthe Turkish question.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-14
Fusion in Missouri.

:, st. Louis, Mo-, September 1a.--yusion
between the Democrats and Populists of
Missouri on the electoral ticket was &C.
comphshed yesterday at q called meeting
Of the Populist Stata Committee. Chair
man Cook submitted the proposition Of
the Democrats for fusion. This gives
the Populists electors on the Democratic
ticket. In return the PopuNsts will SUPP
port Democratic electors for tho re-
matnder Of the place. The Populist COM
mittee accepted this proposition by a
vote Of II to 8. Chairman Cook estimates
that this action will give Bryan and
Sewall 40, 900 Populist votes In Missouri.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-14
ALL AT SEA.
Bangor Voters and Candidates DON'T
Know Where They Are At

Bangor, September 12.-Bangor is a
seething sea Of politics, filed with anx-
ious candidates and their sympathizers,
each wondering whether in Monday s
gale he will sink or swim. There never
was suoh mixture here as now, and
the people pray that the like may never
come again.
trouble for the Repu blioans, ana now
that the court has decided which is the
regular representative ticket, the ballot
is puzzle. Thousands of voters are at a
loss to know how to mark ballot so as
to vote for all on the straight Republi-
for Pearl, Pamer and Stetson the inde.
pendent, or general caucus ticket, of
Beal, Porter and Parkhurst. The news
papers and the air are full Of suggestions
directions, warnings, etc., concerning
the splitting OF the ticket, and so much
has been said that everybody is confused.
This fight between the rival repre-
sentative tickets IL the hottest known
mere since Green back times. The spring
campaigns of Mayor Beal Are nothing in
comparison. Every possible issue and
circumstance has been dragged in, and
the candidates of the regular ticket have
made house toulouse canvas. a
There will be more trading. splitting
and scratching on Monday than any one
can remember of, and 1T would take Ed
ward Atkinson, assisted by dozenEEmind
readers, week to figure out any kind of
an estimate on the vote for representa-
tives.
The names of Beal, Porter and Park
hurst appear in separate column, under
the heading Republican, and to be sure
of voting safely for them, many of their
friends will place their only GROSS over
this column. Thus, the nominees on the
regular ticket, other than representatives,
will suffer. Further than this, good
many voters wiN be misled by attempts
to scratoh Stetson, Pearl and Palmer
and write in the names of Beal, Porter
and Parkhurst.
Under thesu circumstances, the Dem
oorats, seeing a possible chance to win,
are doing thei1 utmost TO get out every.
vote, but as this isn't prosperous year
for Democracy, especially in this region,
they are likely, with very weak ticket
to be shut out as usual.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-14
Vote the entire Republican ticket and
yon win make no mistake.
Capt. Murphy Arrested.

WILMINGTON, Del, September l2.-Capt.
hasphY, OF the fiihustering steamship
I.dnn .an dn the charge of ofGanizing and
settix1g On foot military organization
agaihSA the King of Spain, In Philadel-
phsa Au& Is last. The warrant was
sworn out by the Spanish Consul in Phil
adaiuhias Oaps. Murphy was taken be-
foso q. 8. Commissioner Smith for q
hearing. DISTRICT Attorney Van de Grift
asked for a continuance until next Sat-
captain was held In $1,000 bail.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-14
JOY MADE :HER INSANE.
New York Girl Goes Crazy When Given =
Piano.

Newburg, N. 2, September 18.-Ths
strange case of Melissa Hunt. the 15-
year-old oolored girl at Fishkill on the
Hudson, who became insane suddenly
and after recovered her voice only to
bark like dog, is arousing widespread
interest in the vicinity.
Melissa is an only daughter, and re-
sides with her widowed mother and sew
eral brothers. She was quite bright and
vivaoious before her strange illness. The
girl had an aptitude for music, and was
very anxious to take lessons on the
piano. Her wish was gratited few
weeks ago, and she took several lessons.
Melissa was such an apt pupil. that she
accomplished as much in half a dozen
lessons as many young girls in two or
three terms OF instruotien. She sx-
pressed wish for piano and seemed
very anxious to own.one. Her brothers
discouraged this idea and told her that
piano was a great luxury and that
as they were poor folks she would have
to get along without one.
Melissa was very much disappointed
but bore up quite braveiy. Her indulgent
bro thers decided then they would crafty
her wish. The piano was brought to the
Hunt residence from the music dealder's
and set up in the parlor one afternoon
young friends. When the young girl
returned home there was twinkle in
Mrs. Hunts eyes, and she sent Melissa
in the parlor on the pretext of getting
book for.her. The effect of the surprise
upon the sensitive nerves of the girl was
serious, however, far different from what
had had been anticipated by the family.
A1 4nIs "a r. 9 ~
piano she shrieked, then tottered toward
the Instrument, but did not reach it, as
she shrieksd again and fell in a dead
faint upon the pariOr door The girls
joy had apparently dethroned her rea-
son.
The other members of the family who
had followed Melissa in the expectation
OF enjoying, her surprise, were alarmed
and ran to her assistance. They picked
her up and laid her upon q lounge. BY
this time the girl was wildly hysterioal.
A physician was called. but failed to
give the little sufferer relief. She was
then afflicted with acute hysterical
mania.
For more than week Melissa did not
utter word and appeared to have lost
the power Of speech, Eut on Thursday
afternoon the girl found her voice and
began to bark Hike dog.
The girl sleeps part Of the time while
she Ia under the influence of opiates at
| other times bafks frequently. DR.. Reilly
| says that.the barking Is result of the
| acute hysteria or mania. He also says
chat about year ago Melissa was in
jured upon the head. He thinks that to
this cause, oombin with tendency to
hereditary insanity, the giIl's present de-
plorable condition is due, superinduced
by great joy over the present of the piano.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-14
The Monroe Doctrine in Chile.

Washington, Septem ber 12.-President
@ leveiand's reiteration of the Monroe
doctrine has been eehosd ~ Ohtle, the
antagonism to shs United States wae
supposed to exist and it appears from
information received BY the Hursau of
American Repu blics that the friendshlp
of the South American Yankees is abont
to be exhibited In the most subssap u al
manner. In bis message to the Chilean
Congress en- ths opening Of that body,
efforts which had been made by she GOV.
ernment looking to the extension Of
trade with the United States and other
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-14
A Fishing Soho oner wrecked.

Highland LighJ, Mass, September 49,
The northeast gale continues high. The
fishing schooner Dart of Gloucester, 45
tons, came ashore near Highland life
saving station at noon today, her main
mast gone. She had been abandoned.
Two broken dories drifted ashore. IL is
believed that her crew was taken off BY
some vessel. Wreckors are stripping
the vessel, which Is upon the beach. Her
rudder is gone. She will be total lost.
She procured bait at Truro day before
yesterday
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-14
Betting on Maine,

New York, September 1a.-Herman
Tappen, merchant, doing business in
Duane street, invaded Wall street yester.
day with we'll filled pocketbook and an
eager disposition to wager some of his
money on Republican prospects in Maine.
He made three ssparats bets OF $500 each
with brokers that the Republican major
ity In Mefne, at the approaching election,
viii reach 2,000. He also offered tc
bet $500 that the majority In that State
would reach sS, ooo, and Furthermore he
ley and Zobart will be elected,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-14
England Has a Cyclone.

London, September 13.--A severe thun-
der storm, accompanied by whirlwind,
passed over the county Of Essex today.
The rainfall was heavy. Ancient oak
er damage done. In the town of Saffron
Walden a mum Der of buildings were
blown down. The roofs of many houses
were carried off. No lives were lost.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-14
Consul to Samoa.

Washington, September 12.-Lloyd o.
borne, stepson of Robert Louis Stevenson,
was today appointed by the Secretary Of
State vice consul general at Apia,
Samoa, under Consul General Churchill.
Mr.. Osborne has lived in Samoa ever
since his mother took her residence there,
and is said to be exceedingly popular
with both parties among the Samoans.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-14

formists demands Sewall's retirement.
A bolt Is threatened otherwise. This is
due to letter to be printed from Paul
Vandervoort of Nebraska, a Bryanite at
ST. Lous, but now Middle-of-the-R Road
er again, calling upon the Populists to
take steps to secure the removal Of Sew
all or to place straight ticket In the
field of each state.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-14
ATTENDS CHURCH TALKS POLITICS.
How Candidate Bryan Put in His Time
Yesterday.
crowds of the Curious Throng the Side
walk-Meeting With Party Leaders
Another Platform Says.

Crowds of the Curious Throng the Side
walk-Meeting with Party Leaders
Another Platform Says.
St. Louis, Mo-. September 13.-Grands
avenue was the mecca of nearly 2,o0o
people this afternoon attracted by the
notice that Bryan would attend the
Grand Avenue Presbyterian church.
At II Mr.. Bryan with few friends
was escorted to the church by Hon. John
1. Martin, the sergeant-at-arms at the
Chicago convention. On leaving the
church Bryan was compelled to doff his
hat in respose to the subdued applause
ofathe crowd on the sidewalk. Entering
carriage Mr.. Bryan was driven to the
residence of his cousin, John E. Daven-
port, passenger ag ent Of the Glover Leaf
route. where he at dinner and spent the
afternoon and evening. II was after 6
O'Clock tonight when he returned to his
hotel, where he haid a short conference
with Gov. Stone, Chairman Brady OF
the city committee, Chairman @ ook Of
the state committee and other prominent
politicians.
Afterward Bryan and his party
were taken to their private car ct
the Union station and retired for the
night. So greet was the demand by
his admirers to see the candidate tina,
the car was taken to East ST. Louis. in
order that he might be allowed undis-
turbed rest
Tomorrow at 6 a. IN. he will leave by
the Louisville and Nashville road. and
will make short addresses at the prinoi-
pal stops en- route to Louisville Last
night willis he was speaking at Spor ts-
mans' park, the speakers stand sagged
and threw some Of those on 1t into MON
entary confusion. Few of the audience
noticed 1t, however.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-14

American countries, stated that existing
commercial treaties with European
countries had been found to be an
obstacle In the way Of these projects.
Notice had been given of desire on the
part of the Chilean government to on
modify these treaties as to remove the
obstacles met with.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-14

Washington September 12.-Late this
afternoon Senator Faulkner received
dispatch feom Speaker Reed, giving bis
permissaon for Bryan to speak from the
east front of the capitol, provided the
Voo-Rresadent agrees in the arrange
ment. As Ar. Stevenson has already con-
senbed, the meeting will be addressed
from the east side OF the Capitol.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-09-14
KILLED BY HIS BARTENDER.
Violent Death of the Richest Ttaiisn Res
i'd ent Of Boston.

Boston, Septem Der H. Bernado Ambro-
soil the we'll known italian hotel por-
prietor in North street, was shot and
killed this morning by his bar tender,
Charles Bacig alupo.
The murderer, who made good his es-
cape, is supposed to be insane. Two yeaYs
ago he was confined in an asylum for
some months, but was discharged as be-
ing cured. He had been In Am brosoli 3
employ fifteen years and the two were on
most intimate terms.
Last night after Ambrosoli had retired
Baoigalupo raped on the door of his
employers room and said he wanted 10
speak with him. The proprietor said be
would see him In the morning but would
not talk with him then.
Nothing more was seen of the murderer
till this morning when Mr.. Ambrosoli
got up ana started for the toilet room.
just as he reached the head of the stairs
Bacigalupo shot him. The wounded man
threw up his hands Hto protect himself,
then fell down whole flight of stairs,
landing on the third floor. The house.
keeper Was awakened by the pistol shot
and, running out Of her room, saw the
murderer make his escape.
Mr.. Ambrosoli was dead when picked
mp. The only cause that can be assigned
for the deed is that the bar tenders feel
ings may have been hurt by Ambrosoli a
refusal to talk with him.
Bernardo Ambrosol1s was one Of the best
known Italians in the oity. and his hotel
in North street for years has bcen IA
nous. He had been in business here
for twenty five years and was probably
worth half million dollars. He was
the owner of stone quarries and other
property at Barre, VI. and of consider
able real estate at Milton. Mass.