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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-18

@ssSanford, May 17.-Forest fires were
raging all day Saturday, two in the
vicinity of North Berwick and another
in the town of Shapleigh.
Those near North Berwick, at q point
called Beech Ridge, burned over a stretch
of territory five miles in extent and were
not got under control until a late hour
Saturday night. By desperate effort on
the part of the people living in the vicin-
ity and the North Berwick fire depart
ment. three farm buildings that took fire
from the flying embers were saved, but
a house and factory owned by Justice
Haven A. Butler of North Berwick, were
totally destroyed. The loss on tim ber
in the burned district cannot be esti-
mated. but it is certain to reach we'll inuo
the thousands. The loss on Buffers
factory and house is estimated to be in
the neighborhood of ten thousand dol
lars. The house was occupied by family
named Chase.
In Shapleigh it was necessary to plow
burrows around the outlying farm build
iHSe w saw sAoAA lIoiu uuo AaiuoS. AHe
blaze could be- distinctly seen from San
ford.
The exhibition buildings and stables of
the North Berwick Agriculture Society
at Pine Grove park, were in great danger
at one time.
Twenty men were stationed at points
along the edge of the burned district
last night to keep the fire under control.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-18
Suffers From the Worst Cyclone in
lis History.
NUMBER OF DEATHS AND GREAT
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY.
Towns and Cities Raced to the Ground
Loss in Seneca Will Be $1,000 900
Illinois Suffers From Wind Storms.

Illinois Suffers From Wind Storms.
Frankfort, Kas., May 1.-THE most
destructive cyclone that ever visited this
state struck this city at five this after
noon. Several farm houses were destroyed
before the storm reached this city Near
ly 30 residences, besides barns and out
buildings were totally destroyed in this
city. At least 900 people are rendered
homeless. No one was killed as far
as is learned. Four are injured. Many
buildings are slightly damaged The
storm passed on the northeast, dealing
destruction. The track of the storm is
about so rods wide The entire western
part OF the city was razed to the ground
Senaca, Kas., May ia terrible cy-
clone struck this city at 6. 40 p. III. About
10 houses are totally wrecked. Five peo-
pie were killed and many badly hurt
Several public buildings was demolished
and nearly every house in the city dam
aged. The loss in the city will be about
$500, 000
Oneida, Kas., eight miles east, was
badly damaged, and four people killed
Much damage Is reported in the countr y
northeast of here.
9 Benton, KY, May IA cyclone passed
over the southwest corner of Marshall
county about l this morning. 1t demol-
ished one house at Elya and killed the
five occupants. The storm came out of
Graves county. At Simsonia, two stores
two churches, school house, several
farm houses and barns were destroyed
No loss of life Is reported.
Chicago, May 17..-Despatches tonight
from interior points in Illinois reporU
much damage done by heavy wind and
rains from last night. At Peoria great
damage was done to buildings under
construction. At Peking lightning
wrecked the new ST. Paul church and
unroofed houses. Near Tonlon three
house were wrecked. At Bushnell it
was reported that the town of Scioto was
swept away, but the wires are down and
nothing definite could be learned.
ST. Louis. May 17.-Special kilograms
from points in southwestern Missouri an
nounoe that a Cyclone Friday night did
great damage in that section. Near
Golden City the river overfiowed
thousands of acres of growing grain. At
Joplin $4,000 damage was done by the
flooding of mines.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-18
Wants Judge Ide Taught Dutch.

Berlin, May 17.-All Deutschen Blatter,
journal most advanced in colonial
jingoism, wakes wrath in behalf of the
German planter Bulow, against the action
of thea American chief Justice of Samoa,
H. G. Ide. in refusing to deal with certain
complaints made by Bulow against the
native Samoans because the charges were
In the German language which Judge
1de does not understand. The paper re-
marks that the Germans in Samoa pay
more than two thirds of Judge Ide's sal.
ary, and demands that the German gov
ernment Intervene to the end of securing
fair treatment for Germans coming un-
der his jurisdiction.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-18
Fish Hatchery at Maranacook.

Winthrop. May lit has been decid-
cd to establish an extensive. fish hatchery
here in the near future, as the result of
the explorations of State Commissioners
Carleton, Stanley and Oak, who have
been spending the past few days here,
Investigating the merits of the locality
Lake Maranacook and the other lakes
are becoming famous as great fishing
grounds. Judging from the present catch
of large trout and bass and the prospect
of salmon, with which the lake was
stocked d few years ago. it promises to
eclipse many of the noted fishing grounds
east of New York.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-18

A forest fire which was set at West
Gloucester, Mass. Saturday night. has
done great deal of damage. It passed
over large tract of valuable land and
much of large piece Of forest land, CIV
en- the city by the late Samuel E. Savage,
known as Rayenwood park. The fire
department somewhat checked the fire,
but it ia still burning.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-18
Late Marine News.

Boston, May 17.-Arrived, barkentine
aeSon4s HaPls 9sP Rss has aa
ana, Viola Reppard. Cummings, Bruins
wick, Ga. Charles Noble Simmons. Bah
bitt, Newport News; Eliza j. Pendleton,
Fletcher, Baltimore; James W. Fitch,
Kelley, Philadelphia Abby K. Bentley,
Price, Elizabethport; Hannah E. Carl
tor, lOunhar, New York Mentora,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-18
ARE GREATLY CONCERNED.
Opinions of German Newspapers Regard
ing the Presidential Situation Here.

Berlin, May 17.-The approaching
residential campaign in the United
states is exciting unusual interest
throughout Germany particularly in the
nan nuracturing centers in consequence
OF the prospect that Mr.. Mckinley will
ne successful In securing the nomination
ID 6he Republican convention with more
s9an even chances of his election. Mr..
s, MsT,hlnley's success in the election next
Iali ,s greatly dreaded here as his election
wouiu pe regarded as an inevitable re-
States. In an artiole On the snbieet the
Norbn German Gazette ascribes Mr.. Mo
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-18
yessa1 Will Be Total Loss: .'

Ocean City, N. j., May 1.-THE three
Gardiner, Me-, to Ocean City, N. j..
with ice, grounded on the outer north
bar yesterday while trying to come over
the bar to this place. The life saving
crews from Ocean City and Long Port
boarded the schooner and endeaYqred to
float her. but failed. She now Lies hard
aground and is partly filed with water.
It is believed the vessel with cargo will
be a total loss.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-18
Ancient Andover Celebrates s5oth Birth

Andover, Mass, May 17.-In oomE
momoration of the a50th birthday, Andov-
or is in holiday attire. Today the formal
celebration of the anniversary began with
historic sessions in all the churches. The
principal interest oentered In the chapel
John Phelps Taylor was the preacher.
Prof. Iaylor's subject WAS "The Spirit
Of Educational Andover." This evening
at the South church union missionary
service was held under the auspices Of
the Andover Woman's Missionary Sooie-
tv
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-18

Kinley's renewal popularity in the states
to the fact that the masses are realizing
by experience that the Democratic
party during it's present administration
of the government was unable to achieve
the economic wonders freely promised in
the is last presidential campaign.
il Vossischh Zeitung laments the deep
wounds MoKinleyism inflicted upon trade
and exchange and expresses the fear that
McKinley's chances of success are only
too brilliant.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-18

Local forecast for Monday, fair:
warmer; southwest winds.
Local Weather Report.
Portland, May II. - The looa,
weather bureau office records as to the
weather are the following:
sa m.-Barometer. 29. $40: thermomete,
$50: dew point. 49,; humidity, 56:
wind. NV; velocity, s; weather,
clea-.
Sd. m.-Barometer, 29749; thermore
ter, 600; dew point. So: humidity. 73:
wind. S; velocity 8; weather. cloudy.
Mean daily thermometer. 81: maxi
mum thermometer, 70; minimum ther
mometer, $50; maximum velocity wind
IL, S; total precipitation, o.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-18
A New Adept Appointed.

New York. May 17.-At a meeting of
the Theosophical society today. Ernest
Z. HaIgrove the new president, an
nounced the new adept appointed by
VIM. b. Judge. to succeed himself. Is
Mrs. Catherine A. Lindley of this CITY
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-18
ESTABLISHED JUNE ea. 1869 VOL ss.
&Eyy ADVERTISEMENTS.
''FII'XGERALD

.|0''e'aTs ggsat becomes Of
70 east 7ta@t5ty o5f I1stfamts'
Ch5Idrem's Restsrs,
-lfasSos> Lace and S5Lk
's, SOD a0ssk!y from $50
Congress ST. Other stores
sci soAsa, .bset
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-18
FOREST FIRES RAGING.
Large Amount Of Property Destroyed
in York County.
HOUSE AND FACTORY BURNED
DOWN IN NORTH BERWICK.

The Loss on the Buildings Was $4,000
Several Other Farm Buildings Have a
Narrow Escape-The North Berwick
Agricultural Society's Building Also in
in Danger.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-18
THE WEATHER..

Washington, May
II. Forecast for
Monday for New
England: General
ly fair during the
day, preceded by
local thun d 9 +
storms near the
coast; cooler Mon
day night; wester-
ly winds.
g, q Boston, MAY II,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-18
Mckinley Hasn't Purchased New York
Organ.

New York, May 16-Henry N. Cary,
managing editor of the New York Times,
says say that the story III that syndicate
to make the paper the personal
organ of Mckinley; and that
the Recorder has also been purchased
and Is to be made an evening edition
of the Times, is absolutely without
foundation.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-18

ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.l
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-31

%rRovIprScE cLrARISo HorsE.
The clearings ~ the Providence banks 90.
day Amounted 10 sS4s. 800.
For Late Financial News See Page 81
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-31

The act authorizing the l.. IL. Darling
Fertilizer Company 10 increase It's capital
stock 10 600, 600 and the resolution
making an additional appropriation OF
$4,000 for the support OF the hhode Island
Institute was passed without reference.
The Senate concurred in the passage OF
the acts in amendment TO the laws reiat-
ing TO the militia and TO fees and costs.
The annual report OF the license COM
missiouers OF Pawtucket and Newport
were received from the House and ordered
placed on tile.
ON the motion OF Senator Freeman the
Senate concurred in the passage OF the
| resolution transferring the balance of the
sinking fun to the State House loan and
sinking fund.
The acts i'm amendment TO chapters 1852
and 1920 were passed in concurrence on
the recommendation of the committee on
finance.
The Senate concurred In the passage OF
the resolution empowering rover POST,
q. A. X. OF Pawtucket to insure It's
property rights in its armory.
The act In relation to medicines n
~poisons Yves received from the House and
referred to the committee on judiciary.
and the act to incorporate the Providence
Real Estate Improvement and Investment
Company Sas passed In concurrence on
Recommendation of the committee on
corporations. .
Tine House resolution of adjournment
on April 7, at / O'Clock, was then received
and passd in concurrence without oppo-
sition.
The judiciary committee of the House
and Senate and the Senate committee on
special legislation were then authorized
TO give hearings during the recess.
A recess was then taken until 1880
O'Clock.
The senate was called to order again Mt
2 o'clock.
The Senate concurred in the House
amendments to chapter 252 and 200 OF the
General Laws. in relation TO execution
and the service Of writs.
Senator Andrews presented nn act In
amendment to chapter 113 of the General
Laws, prohibiting the shooting OF rab-
bits before October !, under penalty or
s. for each offence.
Senator Coggeshall introduced n resolu-
tion making an appropriation OF s19, 900
for completing the construction OF the
dormitorles and water works at the Col
lege of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts.
Ii was referred to the committee on
finance.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
After a delay OF over an hour, caused
by DIR. Garvin's speech, which was out
OF order, the House settled down to bust
ness and there was a big rush of matters
incidental to the last day before recess.
Mr.. Studley introduced a resolution for
the suspension of joint rules o, 8, a1d 9,
relating TO the engrossing of bills which
requires an extra "a hours. The resolu-
tion was passed and rapid legislation
made possible. The committee on en-
crossed acts asked TO be relieved from the
consideration of bills relative TO the in
corporation of Il. u. Athletic Association
the Perkins Land Company, the Union
Wadding Company, the Burglars tools art,
and the bill to increase the grand jury.
The first three were taken up and upon
motion of Mr.. Kim bali passed.
The resolution appropriating $4,000 for
a cour. house at Woonsocket was passed
in concurrence with the Senate.
The House then took a recess until 2
O'Clock.
Continued on Page 8.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-31
MARSHAL.
James S. MCCabe NOmi-
mated TODAY.
Told of His Appointment by
a News Reporter.
"GOd Bless You, You're the Best
Looking Man in Town."

Deputy Sheriff James s. McCabe was today
appointed United States Marshal for the Dis
trict Of Rhode Island by the President. to sue
coed John K. Kendrick.
The news was carried TO the genial sheriff
by THE NEws man.
"God bless you." he cried. "you are the
hest looking man i va seen today" Then he
seemed TO doubt the truth OF the report. but
only for a few inmates, for others had gath
cred to congratulate him. and assure him 1t
was all right.
Mr.. McCnbe was born in Providence in
1854, and was educated In our public schools.
He afterward served five years with Barker,
Whitaker 81 Company. hardware dealers;
then five years with the Adams Express Com
pany, afterward going On the road for Wal
drop, Wightman a. Company, and just before
being appointed deputy sheriff in 1887 he trav-
eled for II. A. Patterson 81 Company OF Rich
mond. Va. He has served throughout both
ADMINISTRATION sincs his public appointment.
MIR. MCCabe is socially popular. and a mem
Der Of the Press CinS, as well as Burnside
Camp. Sons of Veterans. his father having
been killed in active service on the field.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-31
SEVERAL WERE DROWNED.
Captain Bunker's Statement Regarding
the Cuban Filibusterers.

Boston. Jan. 81. The four masted
schooner Alicia b. Crosby, which was
one OF the three vessels to rescue the
members of the Cuban filibustering ex-
petition wrecked with the steamer j..
w. Hawkins, last Monday morning, off
the eastern end OF Long Island, arrived
at this port today.
From Captain George W. Bunker Of
the Crosby, it is learned that great diff
Guilty was experienced in rescuing the men
on account OF their unfamiliarity with
the sea and that TO this fact was due the
loss of at least three men whom the cap
tain saw go down. The Crosby rescued
- men who were in a boat which the
rescued men claim contained from 18 to
% persons. Captain Bunker says: Chow
ever this ray be, 1 saw but tlree men
drown, but as the boat capsiZed soon
after we began the work of r%escuing,
several probably went down "a they were
too benumted and exhausted to make
any battle for their lives"
One OF those drowned Ia said to have
$500 in goto on his person.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-31
AriOn Club Concert.

I On next Tuesday evening the Arion Club
will give it's second concert of the present
season, and there Is every prospect that IL
viii provo successful in every way. as have
those the club has given during the many
years that IL has sought TO nusically educate
the people OF Providence. The work selected
by the director. Mr.. Jules Jordan. for this con.
cert Is Hadyn's Creation" and such we'll
known and popular soloists as Madame Emma
Juch. Mr.. II. Evans Williams, and Mr.. Errics-
son Bushnell will assist the chorus in its pro-
duction.
This justly celebrated ~oratorio has never
been presented by the club. and there is con.
siderable interest therefore taken in this con-
rert by ths lovers OF o~ratorio music. The work
OF the club in this delightful field of musical
effort mas been SO successful that it seems IN
necessary TO state that the study which has
been given to this masterpiece OF haydn
promises a fine rendition. The patronage OK
tended to the club in the past. and especially
when oratorios have been given has been very
generous. The praise bestowed upon the cho-
rus work has always been doubly pleasing TO
its members, and TO those devoted to the elc-
waiting influences of music, for the reason
that 10 has been so well deserved.
As to the soloists. Madame Juch Is so we'll
known and popular here, that there is but
little need for those in charge of the Arion
to do more than announce the fact. Her
charming voice, and. her exquisite art, no
less than her own grace Of manner, won for
her at her last appearance here one of the
most spontaneous and warmtst greetings ever
given IA singer in this city. Mr.. Williams and
Mr.. Bushnell are both artists OF known stand
ing and ability, and their work has received
high praise from tho press and public.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-31
ALTERNATIVE
Continued from Page ].

Hospital Trust Company in the appellate
division of the supreme Court To-Day 10
sell a house and lot in East
belonging TO a trust estate esta blished ny
Mrs. Anna a. Greene i'm the town OF war
wick and the village of East GTeenwich Tor
$4,000. The sale is to be made in order
that the funds OF the trust estate may be
invested TO better advantage.
A hearing Yves had before Chief Justice
Matteson and justices Stiffness and 1illlng-
hast this morning on the plaintiffs ex-
ceptions TO the action of the court below
in granting a non suit in the case OF Da-
vid w. Potter, administrator, against
Sarah w. Brayton.
Maria Potter in her life time had a
good-sized bank account, and for q num-
Der of years was sick and bedridden. Be
tween October 25 and August 2 signed
orders for Withdrawals from the Phenix
National Bank of sums varying from ZOO
to $4,000. The money was paid by the
bank to Mrs. Brayton ana on the same
day hat the sum Of 500 was wi hdrawn
by her on Mrs. Poiter's order, $500 OF
the money was deposited in the name OF
Mrs. Brayton. The latter has also, since
the death Of Mrs. Potter. brought suit
against the estate OF the latter TO recover
for services rendered.
MIR. Owen. who appeared for the admin
i~stfator. claimed that the court Fellow
erred in . not letting the jury decide
whether or not this money had been used
for the care of and under the direction
of the deceased.
w. 3. Potter claimed that there was no
charge Of fraud in the case and that the
presumption was that the money with
drawn had been disposed OF as the owner
of the funds desired.
The court, after one of its members
had EXPRESSED a doubt as TO whether the
administrato had brought the proper
action, took the papers and held the mat
ter for advisemeDt.
DIVORCE GRANTED.
Isabella Dow was granted a divorce
from her husband, thomas Dow, this
morning. The charges in her petition
alleged extreme cruelty and continued
drunkenness. Mrs. Dow was awarded
the custody OF her three minor children.
GUARDIANS APPOINTED.
In the case of X. /. Hspital Trust Com
pany VS.. John l.. sutherland a decree was
entered today appointing stephen q. Ed
ward guardian ad Item for ths minor
defendants, Sarah N. Gallagher, Lucy 5.
Gallagher. Mary &. Gallag her and Henry
M. Gallagher.
Thomas &. Greene was by decree en-
tered in the case of Rhode Island iiospi-
tai Trust Company VS.. Elizabeth Gallag her
ct al. appointed guardian ad litem for
the defendant, George Gallagher.
JUDGMENTS FOB PLAINTIFFS.
Judgment was entered in the case of
Albert IA. keene W.. Weeks u Aldtxch
in the appellate division of the Supreme
Court today for S1065 and costs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-31
NO POLICE REPORT.
Building Without Permission From the
Inspector of buildings.


Nc one can DO granted a permit to build
a barn without the consent of the Board
of Aldermen and all petitions to build
have to lie Oh the able two weeks before
the Board gives or withholds such con
sent, yet II Is understood that application
were approved at yesterdays meeting for
barns already completed, or practically
80. The inspector OF buildings was asked
about this. 1t was the first he had heard
OF il, but there was no help for 1t. IL
the work bad been reported by the police,
as it should have teen, be stated, the
builder would have been notified that a
remit must first he obtained, or 20 ger
day would be charged for going ahead
without the permit after the notification
was delivered. Not having any knoNl-
edge of the building going on there cen
be nothing done except 10 inspect the
barns and IL they are not satisfactorily
built then the offender can be punished.
As 1t il, 1t constitutes an irregularity,
although IL IL really a violation of the
building law. The inspector, OF course,
cannot be everywhere and does not al
ways know when briioilgs are going up
without permits. That Is for the police
to watch. lie says there are few viola
tions, however.