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The Portland daily press., 1896-06-23
Junior Exhibition ut Bates,

Lewiston, June 22-Many Bates cole ge
alumni and relatives and friends of the
graduating class are IN town for COM
mencement. The Sophomore prize debate
on the programme for this aftsrn oon,
was postponed Until fall on account Of
the death by drowning of Charles e.
Wells, a member OF the Sophomore class.
This evening the Junior exhi bition oc-
Cured. The committee of award were !:
Mayor Noble, Rev. +. w. Baldwin, Fl.
W. Oakes, Esq. The programme was as
follows: Herostratus, Richard b. Stan
ley; The Fellowship of Suffering, Mabel
@. Andrews; The Indian and the
European, or Dethroning Monarch,
James A. Mari; A Complete Life, Emma
V. Chase; The Appeal of Armenia and
Its Response, Everett Skillings; The
Greatest Peril of Modern Civilization,
Mary Buzzell; The Measure of Man,
Carl E. Milliken; Reality of Art
Caroline L. Cobb: limitations of In
dividual Power, j. Stanley Durkee;
Manual Training, Stella James; The
Responsibility of the Scholar in Politics,
Alvin W. Foss.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-23
KILLED SHEEP AND CATTLE.
A Brownf1eld Farmers Experience With
the Lightning.

Brownfsld, June 22.- Brownf1eld was
visited Sunday by one of the heaviest
thunder showers often known. 1t rained
hard for about an hour with continued
thunder andssharp lightning.
James Bean in the west part of the
town just before the shower struck drove
his cattle into the yard and his sheep in
to shed in the rear Of the barn. Think
ing he had we'll cared for his dumb Great
ures be went into the house andremained
until the shower was over when ae went
out to the yard where the cattle WERE
Some little distance from the house he
found Jersey heifer and an OK stone
dead. On entering his sheep shed he
found 10 sheep and lambs lying in row
all dead.
The lightning struck the side of the
she'd splintering it. The loss is esti-
mated at 500.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-23
HANNA LIKES 1T.
McKinley's Manager Denies That Col d
Platform Was Forced on Him.

Visit of Distinguished Party to Major
McKinIey's Home-Campaign Will Be
Strongly Protection.
Canton, O., June 22.-Major Mckinley
met his manager, NJ. A. Hanna, today
for the first time since the nomination.
Hanna was accompanied by Mrs. Hanna,
Hon. Henry Clay Eyans Of Chattanooga,
Col. and Mrs. Fred Grant of New York,
and Wm. Osborn, cousin of the Majors
and ex-poliee commissioner of Boston.
Mckinley met his guests at the station.
All proceeded to McKinley's home.
Evans, when interviewed, said the ticket
was sure winner. He believed the
abuses in the present administration and
growth of protection sentiment made it
almost sure that Tennessee would fall into
the Republican column this year. Hanna
when questioned stated that arrange
ments for the visit of the Motif cation
committee to Mckinley next Monday
were complete. Regarding the mem bers
of the executive committee, Ne said: "I
cannot say that the selections are all
made. / am at work on the subject and
will announce the names in few days" !"
Hanna said he did not know where the
headquarters of the committee would be
located. As to the financial plank of the
platform Hanna said: 1.-THE assertion
that it was in any sense forced upon the
convention by the delegates from the East
is untrue Personally speaking, it is
entirely satisfactory "What shape or
direction will the campaign take?"
s'Oh. it will be strongly tariff, you may
be sure on that.'' At four Hanna and
party left the city.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-23
THE SIXTH ANNUAL.
Portland Lodge of Elks Celebrate at
VOLTS Neck.

Portland Lodge of Elks and their In
vited guests celebrated their sixth an
nual outing yesterday.
1t was merry company that assembled
at Custom House wharf at 10 O'Clock.
The steamer Forest Queen had bee
chartered for the day and she steamed
away from the dook to the inspiring
music of the American Cadet band who
accom- panied the party. The sail to
VOLTS Neck which is in South Freeport
is beautiful one and better day for
the trip could not have been made to
order. The water was smooth as glass
and delightful breeze made the temper
ature just right.
The company were the guests of the
Hon. E. B. Mallett who owns the land
He gave the boys royal welcome. He
had the grass cut on large intervale
and it was in excellent shape for outdoor
sports OF all kinds Base ball and foot
hall were the favorites pastimes and
many remarkable plays were made.
Several of the boys expect to sign with
the New England league for next season.
A short time after the arrival delicious
shore lunch was served by Caterer Dana
Robinson and his efficient assistants. This
was served in a large tent which Mr..
Mallet had set up for the occasion. The
time till dinner was passed in various
social enjoyments. At O'Clock, dinner
was announced and the table presented
a most attractive appearance. 1t was a
dinner that would have made glad the
heart of an epioure aud to say 1t was
enjoyed is hut putting it mildly. Mr..
Mallett was given a rousng reception
and three hearty cheers when he was
obliged to leave. After dinner the boat
was again boarded and long sail taken.
The return to Portland from Mare Point
by Brick, Hope the Chebeagues and up
through the roads was entrancing an
the steamer was saluted on every side
All told 1t was day of rare in enjoy
ment and marks another red letter day in
the history of an organization that for
knowing how to enjoy all the'good things
of life has no peer. The sixth annual
outing will long be remembered by all
who were fortunate enough to attend.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-23
ALL PATTERSON is HAPPY
Over The Nomination of their Favor
ite For Vice President.

Enthusiastic Reception to Mr.. Eobart, in
Which Democrats and Republicans
Participate.
Patterson, N. J, June 22-This city
was brilliantly illuminated and deco
rated in honor of Garrett Hobart's NOM
ination for Vice President. Nearly quo
citizens of all political parties joined in
procession TO the armory where 5000
persons, mostly women, were waiting for
the parade. All the musical organtza-
uions of the city were engaged for the oo-
oasion. The procession marched around
the interior of the spacious building and
the excitement was intense for nearly 20
minutes after the last banner became
motionless. Judge John Hopper Dem
oorat was the first speaker. After paying
a high compliment to the candidate for
vice president and his care er in Pstter-
sion, he introduced Mayor Brtin, also
Dem ocrat. The latter said Hobart was
worthy all the honor that could be be-
slowed upon him. Gov. Orig gs followed
in brief address. He said that il Ho-
bart was elected none in this city would
rejoice over his election more than those
of opposite parties.
When Hobart advan ced to the front of
the platform, which was heavily laden
with floral pieces, the audience went
wild with enthusiasm. Mr.. Hobart con-
fined his remarks to the city and people
of Patterson, and said he would rather
have the esteem and confidence of the
people such as was manifested tonight
than any off ice within the gift of any po-
litloal organization.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-23
BRIEFLY TOLD.

Sir Augustus Harris the we'll known
theatrical and oparatic manager died at
10. 80 last night in London.
Among the medical student who passed
final examinations at Dartmouth yes
terday and will receive degrees Wednes-
day was L. g. Verrill. Freeport, Me.
The grand jury yesterday found bills
against DR.. Jameson and his comrades
charged with violating the neutrality
laws by invading the Transyaal repub-
lic
The treasury gold reserve at the close
of business yesterday was 102, 221, 907; the
days Withdrawals, 1886, 700.
Hon. Benjamin H. Bristow, the we'll
known lawyer and former Secretary of
the treasury, died at his home in New
York yesterday of peritonitis.
Postmaster General Wilson yesterday
issued an order discontinuing June 80
the experiment of free delivery postal
service in Dexter. Me.
The House Of Lords, yesterday passed
the second reading of the deceased wife's
sister bill. 143 to 113 The Prince of
Wales and Lord Rosebery were among
those who voted for the bill: Marquis
of Salisbury, Archbishops OF York and
Canterbury and Is bishops were against
it.
A oablegram from Paris states that tn Q
international team race at Bordeaux
yesterday was won by the American
team, composed of Kizer, Wheeler and
Murphy. In the international scratch,
Murphy beat out the field composed of
men who have been winning from John
son and his colleagues.
The Neutrality-suspicious. and Telegraph
company stockholders yesterday aftor-
noon voted to ratify the resolution OF the
board of directors, recently adopted, to
add So, 000 600 to the capital stock The
is made $50, 600, 600. The addition is to
meet the requirements caused by the in
crease of business and field of the COM
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-23

Local Weather Report.
Portland. June 22.-The local W Gather
bureau office records as to the weather
are tho following:
8a. m.-Baromete-. 29, 636; thermom-
eter, TAO; dew point, SO; humidity. "a;
wind, SW; velocity, s; weather, cloudy.
Sp. m.-Barometer, 29.64S; thermom-
eter, 67.2; dew point, 81; humidity, 66;
wind, NV; velocity, 5: weather, threat.
Mean daily thermometer, 500; maxi
mum therm ometer, 81; minimum ther-
mometer. "a; maximum velocity wind,
IL, W; total precipitation, .01.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-23
Modern Pirates at Norwalk.

Norwalk, CT, June 22.-Burglars
forced an entrance in the ROTOR Point
Improvement company's hotel at ROTOR
Point, Norwalk har rbor, last night and
shattered the safe with dynamite.
They escaped with $500 in specie and
currency and several bottles of choice
wine and a number of cigars.
T he burglars are believed to have ar
rived at the point in small black sloop
which has been in the vicinity of late
and this gives rise to rumors of the noto-
rious black pirate sloop that preyed upon
towns along the sound year ago.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-23
Vermont Has Railway Accident.

Montpelier, Vt, June 22-The mid
night express from the north due at
Montpelier junction this morning at
IL. 40 a. m., ran into car of a special
freight about 100 1ods above the station
at Montpelier junction.
One car contained drovers asleep in
the saloon. One was killed and another
injured so that he died today.
The engine of the express went COM
pletely over the bank and the mail car
was derailed. Only one was injured on
on this train. He was the fireman whose
injuries are not thought to be fatal.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-23
Ryan Defeates shadow Maber.

Buffalo, N. Y. June ss.-Two welter,
weights. Tommy Ryan OF Syracuse and
shadow Maber the Australian, met at
the Lyoeum theatre in this city under
the auspices of the Empire Athletic club
for twenty rounds. Over two thousand
people were present. Maber weighed 152
pounds, and Ryan 147 Both men were
in good condition. Ryan had the best of
the fight from the start. Maber did some
clever work: In the first round Ryan
landed nearly all the blows. In the
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-23

= Lewiston, June 2a.-Joseph Holt the
Mechandc Falls murderer, was brought
to Lewiston by train Monday morning
and carried to the hospital of Our Lady
of Lourdes where he is closely guarded
by two deputy sheriffs while receiving
medical treatment. Hollis tIial is in
order for the Septem ber term of the
Supreme court in Auburn
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-23
Bad state of Affairs In Crete.

Athens, June 22.-Two steamers b ave
gone to Pieraeus for the purpose OF re-
moving from Crete the Christian women
and children who are desirou us Of leaving
the island because of the insurreotion.
The insurgents have refused to accept
the terms of the Porte. which is In effect
that they lay down their arms before the
matter of reforms is considered. Chris
tian villages have been seized by the
Turkish troops and hundreds of families
are wandering about in the hills in an
absolutely destitute condition.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-23
Andover,s Gxmnasium Burned.

Lawrence Mass, June 23-About 12 50
this morning fire was discovered in the
gymnasium at Philip Andover academy.
Before the arrival of the department she
entire building was mass of flames.
The loss is about $50, 900. The janitor
was badly burned before he could be
rescued. The building is of brick, was
built in 1880, and was formerly occupied
as the main college building.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-23

fourth thers was mix up and Maher be-
gan to show signs Of exhaustion. Ryan
drew first blood in the fifth. In the sixth
and seventh Maber put in some hard
blows, but Ryan more than paid him
back. There was o light Interchange in
the eighth. In the ninth Ryan played
repeatedly for Maber's kidneys, and land
sd half dozen times. Finally hard
blow doubled Maber up and he gave up
the fight.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-23
ON EXHIBITION DAILY.
Honors for Maine students.

Middletown. CT, June 22.-The prizes
awarded at the Wesleyan this afternoon
include Joseph d. Weeks prize in politi-
cal economy, subject OF essay, The
Wrough of the Eight Hour Day." Joseph
Willard Thomas, '9o, North Gorham .
Me-; Rice prize in mathematics. Arthur
Wellington Price, '9s, Southport, Me. !;
Among the members of the class of '96
elected to the Phi Beta Kappa society
were Edmund David Searles, Chelsea,
Me-, and Mary Annie Mckay, Camden,
Me
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-23
To Investigate the Sealing Question.

London. June 90 in the House of
Commons today, Right Hon. George N
CurZon, parliamentary secretary to the
foreign office, announced thro ugh tho
courtesy of the Unit5d States government
that party. of British naturalists were
proceeding to Behring sea on board the
United States steamer Albatross The
ch ief object of their mission Mr. Curzon
added was independent inquiry as to the
condition of the seal herds and the effect
of the regulations governing sealfisheries
in Behring sea.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-23

on the pretext that his daughter was dy-
ing. On his way to the arm he was
knocked down, his skull crushed and
four ribs broken. The money was not
found on him and then the robbers held
his wife over gas stove until she pro-
duoed it.
The money S570, was under the car
pet.
Rolley will die and there is but ht5le
hope for this wife's recovery.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-23
Farm Buildings Hit.

Biddeford, June 22-The farm build
ings of John Haley in West Hollis were
struck by lightning last evening and
badly shattered. S. E. Thayer who sat
near the chimney where the bolt entered,
was unconscious for an hour owing to the
severe shock.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-23
Biddeford's Municipal Finances.

Biddeford, June 22.-At an adjour ned
meeting of the city government this evs-
ming, approximations to the amount of
$201, 700 were made to cover the city ex-
penses for the ensuing year. The report
Of the city treasurer, Moody, shows that
the last administration overdrew their
appropriations $40, 1854.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-23
a GOOD STORY.

Is told of a celebrated Wall street wit who said
to his better half one day, "W-w-w-hat is that
you are m-m-aking there, my d-d-ear?" To
which she replied, 81 am making this motto,
God bless our home,' to hang in the dining
ROOM" Whereupon the gentleman answered.
you'd b-b-b-better m-m-make another to ego
with it, 'and d-d-d--n our COOK" He never
would have thought of it ifhe had given the cook
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-23
Fiendish Indiana Robbers.

Shelbyville. Ind, June 2s.-Milton
Rolley an aged pensioner, came to this
city Saturday afternoon from his home
seven miles north and drew $500 from a
bank. He drank some but was finally
persuaded to return home. Soon after
his arrival he was called out by two men
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-23
Prize Speaking at Bowdoin.

Brunswick, June 2a.-The annual
defamation of the Junior class Of Bow
doin college was held in Memorial hall
this evening. Thsre were twelve speak
ers The first prize was award ed to A.
S. Hartman of Brunswick, and the
second to W. F. White of Lewiston.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-23
Prize Speaking at Berwick Academy.

South Berwick, June a2.-Ihe annual
prizs speaking contest at Berwick
Academy occurred in Fogg Memorial
hall this evening. The first prize was
awarded to Miss Mabel G. Walker South
Berwick; second, Allen M. Pease. North
Berwick; third, Sidney f. Ross, Kenne-
bunk. The judges were Mayor VIM. +.
Noson Of Dover. N. H., and DR.. Charles
G. Hayes of Minneapolis, and Prot. Louis
Roux o.. Burlington, VT.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-23
Anxiety for the Candidate.

New York, June ga number of
silver leaders held conference at the
Hoffman house yesterday in the rooms of
Senator Stewart of Neveda.
1t was agreed that the Chicago oonven-
tion would adopt free coinage plank
and the only anxiety regarding the Dem
ocratic convention was as to the candi-
dafa
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-23
Puts II Off Another Year.

Madrid, June GA despatch from
Havana says that Capt. General Weyler
is confident that he will be able to put
an end to the insurrection in Cuba in
the spring when active operations will
be resumed. The dispatch adds that he
W i'll withdraw his offe;s to pardon
rebels who surrender
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-23
THE WEATHER..

Boston, juno 90.
Local forecast
for Tuesday: For
Boston and vicini-
ty, fair; variable
winds.
Wa 8 h i n g t o n,
June 90. Forecast
for Tu esday: For
New Englan d,
fair; northwest er-
ly winds,
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-23
Stir in the Brooklyn Navy Ya,d.

New York, June 22.-There was a re-
port current today that religious services
were omitted on some of the vessels in
the Brooklyn navy yard yesterday because
of the crew being at work, and that at
least two vessels were being prepared to
start at once for immediate service in
Cuban waters
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-23

Auburn, June 22.-The resignation of
General Secretary q. NJ. Bursley of the
Auburn Y. M. G. A. was accepted to-
night. On August 1 Mr.. Bursley will
become physical direc tor OF the Bangor
Y. NJ. q A.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-23

San Francisco, ] une 22.-By the collapse
of three story frame building at The
corner of Fifth street and Mint avenue
this evening three people were killed out
right and eleven others more or less in
iured. At least two more victims are
known to be in the runs. The building
W as occupied as restaurant on the
lower floor and the second and third
floors were utilized as lodging house.
Samuel O'Keefe, the owner of the prem
ises was recently informed that the foun-
daton was defective and on the. adivoe of
an architect the ground had been
entirely dug away from the building in
order that the new underpinning might
be set in. Owing to the management of
the contractors the structure was left in
sufficiently supported.
The ruins took fire directly after the
accident but the flames were soon subdued.
An unknwn lady who was passing at the
time Of the collapse was struck by falling
tim bers and killed. The mangled re-
mains of an old man not yet identified
were removed from the top of the wreck
age, with the body of an unknown man
the occupant Of the lodging house.
The employees and guests of restaurant
eleven In number, have been rescued.
Some are seriously injured. Two, possi-
bly, more people, are still buried in the
debris. The work of rescue is being car
ried on.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-23
MISSIONARY WORK IN THE EAST.
Silver Men Hope to Make Converts in This

Section.
3 Oh icago, juno 22.-The western silver
men are organizing a propag anda move
ment for work among the laboring people
of the East. The first delegation reached
Chicago Saturday, and will give the
next six weeks to agitation among the
trades unions of this city. Its leader, NJ.
J. Elliot, is the member of the executive
committee of the American Railway
union, who spent three, months In jail
with Debs. SIS
The four members visited the Central
Labor congress yesterday afternoon and
MI. Elliott made a short address, in
which he said: "We are not emissaries
of the so-oalled silver barons, but repre-
sentatives of the working men of the
Vest. We are here to show the laboring
people of the East, that free coinage of
silver means ample money with which to
conduct the business of the country
which is our task. We want more money,
money that will enable this country to
move it's products and give work to idle
hands -
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-23
ALL TELL THE SAME STORY.

ALL TELL THE SAME STORY.
Wisconsin Alone of Four Democratic
Conventions Today Will be Controlled
by Gold Men.
indianapolis Ind, June 22.-It is prac-
ically settled that the Democratic con-
vention that opens tomorrow will declare
for free coinge of silver. Gov. Matthews
will be named as the choice of the In
lana Democrats for President.
Peoria, ILL.,, June 22.-Perhaps or
the most significant feature of the gath
ering of Democratic clans for tomorrow's
state convention is the strong underour-
rent for the endorsement of Senator Tel
ler as presidential candidate upon a
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-23
The Jathniel at Boothbay.

EssBoothbay Harbor, June %. The steam
yacht Jathniel coaled here today and
sailed for Boston.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-23

free coinage platform by the national
convention at Chicago. This is anrago-
niz6d by the Altgeld machine.
Milwaukee, June 22.-Gold men and
ths friends of Cleveland appear to have
captured the Wisconsin democracy. At
the convention of the party tomorrow
the goldsmen will be able to run things
their own way.
Columbus, o., June 22.-As the dele
gates to the Democratic state convention
have arrived the sentiment for free silver
is stronger than anticipated. The plat
form will declare in tho plainest terms
for the free coinage of silver at the ratio
of Is to l, and will ignore President
Cleveland
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-23

ANOTHER SENSATION EXPLODED.
President Cleveland Has Had No Dis
patches from Gen. Lee and Expects None.
Washington, June 90 There was a
rumor here this afternoon that the State
Department. would issue q statement
about Cuban affairs, apropos Of the an
nouncement that Consul General Lee had
sent report to the President which
would form basis for action on the
situation in the islands. The rumor is
erroneous 1t was learned that the State
Department was confident that no report
on which decisive policy could be
framed, had been sent. Gen. Lee has
been in Cuba few weeks only, and has
not left Havana in that time. 1t was re-
marked by an official that the President
would not have gone fishing, if he ex-
peoted critical dispatches. Mr.. Cleve-
lands delay in starting for Gray Gables
is pointed to In some quarters, as giving
color to the story. although it is admitted
he and Secretary Olney could consider
the alleged report if it existed, quite as
we'll at their adjacent homes in Massa-
chusetts as in Washington. Mr.. Ryan,
the supposed bearer of the despatch, now
in quarantine liz New York, went to
Cuba Of his own volition and had no Off
oial connection with Gen. Lee OF with
the State Department.
The Portland daily press., 1896-06-23
CONTRACTORS CARELESS.
hismanagement Responsible For
Three or More Deaths.
COLLAPSE OF OCCUPIED WOODEN
BUILDING In SAN FRANCISCO.i

Foundation Had Been Removed to Put in
New and Structure Was Insuficiently
Supported-Three Were Killed Out
right, and Eleven More or Less Seri-
Ously Injured.