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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-09
WORST KNOWN IN YEARS.
Terrible Storms Prevailing Along the
English Coast.

Great Damage to Shipping Everwhere-
Many Towns Flooded by High Tides
Loss of Life Considerable.
London, October 8.-Further reports
of the gales show that their severity
greatly increased during last night and
the immense amount of damage done
to property along the oaost. The damage
to shipping must be very heavy. Daunt's
rock lightship at the entrance to Queens
town harbor was missing this morning,
having been carried away from her
moorings by the terrific gale which
swept the channel and the Atlantic dur
ing the night. The lightship had on
board Grew Of eight men.
Vessels were sent out this morning
to:search for her, but.up to the present
time no trace Of her was discovered.
The gale along the Welsh coast was of
unprecedented severity and the damage
done is very great. Hundreds Of yards
of the Porth Cawle esplanade was swept
away and the country is flooded for
mile inland. The lower part of the
town of Portmadoo is flooded.
Later Reports.
London, October S.-The gale still
continues with unabated fury in the
Irish channel and many other points
along the Irish and Welsh coasts.
Several persons have been admitted to
the Belfast hospitals. suffering from
effects of injuries reoei we'd in the streets
from flying fragments of buildings,
limb Of trees, ETC., which the gale car
ried through the streets with great vio-
lence. Many houses in the lower por-
tion of Bristol were inundated by the
water from the harbor, which has over
Il owed the docks. A steamer was tow
ing schooner at Holyhead. The haw-
scr parted and the schooner was carried
away and lost. She had five men on
board, all of whom were drowned.
The gale has been severely felt in
the Clyde. Two sail boats sunk at Dun
doom today. The heavy southwest
gale prevented the steamer Germanic,
New York for Liverpool, from commu-
nicating with Queenstown last evening.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-09

She proceeded for Liverpool. The storm
in the Irish channel last night and this
morning was terrific. Heavy foods are
reported in the In the southern part Of
Wales.
Later details show that the storm has
been the heaviest known in Great Brit
ain and Ireland in years. On the west
coast the gales were accompanied by ex-
oessive tides. The town of Landslly,
Wales, was entirely insulated by water.
Hundreds of houses and q number OF
churches are flooded Three persons
were drowned at Landelly by the rising
waters.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-09
URGE AN AMERICAN POLICY.
President Clevelend Asked to Interfsr<
in Eastern Affairs.

Toledo. Ohio. October s.-The Ameri-
can Board Of Foreign Missions at the
meeting this forenoon adopted lengthy
resolutions touching the Armenian
question. The resolutions say in part:
Resolved, That we urge respectfully
the PRECEDENT of the United States of
America to insist upon an issue by the
Turkish government of a proper exequa-
tur that our consuls may securely oocu-
py, under the flag Of our country the
post which our government assigns to
them. and, In the interest of Justice and
In acoordance with trearty, rights, ad-
minister with authority the duties 0f
their Office.
Resolved. Further that we urge the
PRESIDENT OF the United States of Ame-
RIGA tc demand of the Turkish autho-
rites at once and peremptorily an in
demnity for wrongs inflicted on Ame-
ricans. reimbursement for the destruc-
tion OF their property, punishment of
those persons guilty Of these crimes. We
bslieve the adoption Of such an Ameri-
can policy will receive the loyal support
Of the American people.
\ The board appointed committee con-
sisting OF President J.B. Angel of Miohi-
gan University, Rev. W. S. Dodd, Hon.
g.. g. Hale to present the resolutions to
President Cleveland.
The Board practically disposed of all
Its business this aft. rnoon. New Haven,
Conn.,, was selected for the next meeting
October IL, 1897 These officers were
elected: President, Rev. r. s. Storrs:
vice president, e. W. Blatchford; pru-
dent1al committee for three years, G.. H,
Whitcomb, Rev. j. Vose, H. D. Hyde,
J. nj. Hall; two years, Rev. w. H.
Davis; recording secretary, Rev. r. A.
Stimson; assistant secretary, Rev. e. N.
Packard; treasurer, b. H. Wiggin; audi
tors. Samuel johnson, E. H. Baker, Il.
X. Brown. Rev. R. r. Meredith will
preach the annual sermon. At this eve
nlng's session an address was delivered
by Rev. DR.. Storrs.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-09
HIS INDIVIDUALITY

While Du Maurier's strong individuali-
ty has not been due to this seclusion. il
has nevertheless been fostered and vital
lied by his mode of living. HI delight
ful bursts OF humor, his piercing shafts
OF satire, his subtle insight and clearness
Of expression were all, indeed, manifested
i'll his drawings. But it does not follow,
nor did anyone suspect, that all these
could be projected and perpetuated in
literary form. How successfully he has
done all this. and more. everyone now
knows.
There is probably no living writer in
whom the public felt keener interest
than in Mr.. George Du Maurier. For
many years Mr.. Du Maurier's rank as an
artist has been unquestionei in England
OF America, but when his first novel,
Peter Ibbetson" appeared, the popu-
larity he won as writer leaped at a
bound past even his popularity as an
artist, and since the publication of
''Trilby" this popularity has become a
perso, al Affection. Few writers have
been an Q to make their characters SO
vital as re chief per~, q in "Trilby',
ara; one have produced life with 80
little hoe. Indoe., 5ne very artless-
ness OF the story gives it its most CHARM
ing qualities.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-09
THE BANK ALL RIGHT.
Sensational Suicide Of George F.
Marsh.

For Thirty Years Cashier of Gloucester
Savings Rand-Bank Was Examined
Day Befo1e and Was All Right-Tem-
porary Insanity Cause of Deed.
Gloucester, Mass, October S.-George
J. Marsh. TREASURER of the Cape Ann
Savings bank, shot himself fatally
in the head at his summer house in
Annisquam his afternoon. Shortly be-
fore II this lrenoon the curtains in the
Cape Ann savings bank were drawn,
the door licked and notice posted
bearing the following: "Bank closed
for balance II day." Mr. Marsh agreed
to attend he meeting OF the trustees of
the saving hnk this forenoon.
When the trustees met a letter was
found in hii handwriting, directed to
Sylvester cunningham, saying his
(Marsh'sl Iody would be found in the
cellar at lis summer residence Annis-
guam. Wallace Cook was sent to
Annisquam and on arriving there, found
Mr. Marsh pacing the floor, Later Mr..
Marsh 8 deld body was found in the cell
lar. Mr.. Harsh was connected with
the Addibn Gilbert estate and many
others. Nothing Is known as to the
condition Iof any trust property. The
cause OF tis rash act was no doubt tem-
porary ipslnity.
The baik commissioners it is said,
made an Examination of the bank and
it is all 1kht beyond question. Id Is
considered ono OF the strongest finan
cial institutions in the state, as it has
over So. 00. 900 on deposit.
Mr.. MHsh, who has been treasurer
nearly 30years, aud was consider ed
very ahrewd manager. for he was trustee
Ut she B r. Hough's estate, the Gill
Dert hospital and several other trusts
funds. t is the opinion of the officials
of other banking Institutions that the
savings bank is all right, and none of
it's fund.- misappropriated.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-09
He was born in Paris in 1884, but was
British subject.
A Story without Foundation.


London. October 8.-None Of the Lon
oon afternoon papers, announcing the
death of Du Mauriel gives any details Of
the demise beyond the simple statement
this morning. A story WAS published in
the London papors September 29, in
which the sick man was reported as be-
ing very despondent and having said to
friends at his bedside: II can't cheer
up, l have been successful and suoo ess
has ruined me''
The physicians who attended Du
Maurier announce that his heart had
been weak for years. and a fortnight ago
this affection became aggravated by q
chill, the effects of which settled upon
his lungs. The voluminous obituary
notices Published in the London papers
make no allusion to his alleged remark
to a friend that popularity had killed
him, and there is every reason to believe
he never 80 expressed himself.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-09
Local Weather Report.

Portland, October 8. - The local
weather bureau Office records as to the
weather are the following:
Sa. m.-Barometef. 20, 9a5; thermome-
ter. 44.O; dew point. 40; humidity. "a;
wind, W, velocity, 6; cloudy.
Sp. m.-Barometer, 80, 152; thermome-
ter. 40; dew point. $40; humidity. 7s;
wind. NV: velocity. 4; weather. clear.
Mean daily thermometer. 45.O; maxi
mum thermometer, SO 0; minimum ther-
nom eter, $50: maximum velocity wind,
8. NV; total precipitation. Trace.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-09
Anent Lord Rosebury's Resignation.

London, October S.-The st. James
Gazette says the leadership of Lord
Roseberry was more a signal failure than
was ever made by any man of equal
opportunities and equal promise. The
Pail Mall Gazette says the anti Rosebery
agitators lave severed the last link that
connected them with sobriety and sagaoi-
ty.
The Dublin Independent says: eff
Sir William Harcourt shall be Lord
hosehery's successor the last condition
OF affairs will be worse than the first. ;,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-09
Captain and Crew Drowned.

Ingonish, N. S., October S.-Ths Nor
weigan bark Audiane, Plsen, in bal
last. for Bayverte ran ashore below
Green Cove, five miles east of here YES
terday during the easterly gale, and
went to pieces Immediately. The cap
tain and nine of the crew were drowned.
Christian johnson, the second made,
and youth named Johannus Roven-
burg, are the only survivors. The first
mates body was found today.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-09
Races at Anson.

North Anson, October 8.-Today races
were fairly attended, considering the
cold, cloudy weather. The track was In
nne condition. In the Q. .32 class. Pilot
Morrill, was first; Free Silver, second;
Don Thompson, third; best time, 2.52A.
In the 2. so class, Miss Perkins was frat
Pooler, second; Daisy, third Siss, fourth;
best time. 2,37%.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-09
Gov. Powers VIII Speak,

Chicago, October g. Chief Hahn of
the speakers bureau Of the National
Repu blioan committee, has received a
letter from Governor-elecJ Powers of
Maine. stating that the latter will spoak
at several places designated by the oom-
mittee. He says he goes west solely, If
posi- BILE. to aid the cause and directs
Mr.. Hahn to place him in any part of
Minnesota or Michigan where he canIdo
the most good
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-09
Am Appeal to- college Mem.

Williamstown, Mass, October Sired
3. Whitney, Williams, '97, sent today to
the college men of the United States let
ters in answer to Chairman Jones appeal
to e. college men to form Bryan clubs. Mr..
Williams urges the formation Of Republi-
oan clubs III all colleges and the active
work of college men against the Demo-
cratic ticket.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-09
Races at Pittsfield.

Pittsfeld, October S.-Two races were
given here today, the a.40 trot and 1927
trot. and pace. The first was won in
stra light heats by Vixey. The a.27 race,
unfinished, will be called at 10 a. m. to-
morrow. Dick West and Alta Rosa had
won heat apiece and Linnie G. two.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-09
THAT Florida M ajority railing Off

Jacksonville, Bla., October s.-Com
plete returns from thirty-four cou mites
give Bloxham a majority over all of 49,
421. The same counties in 1892 gave
Democratio majority of 2s, 80. The re-
manning eleven counties gave Demo-
cratic ma ajor1ty of $50 in 1892. The indi
cations are the Democratic ticket was
elected by majority of 10, 700.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-09
Acton Fair Races.

/ Springvale, October s.-Three thou
sand people saw the races at Acton fair
today. In the 2.45 class, purse 800,
Wlimina, (Kent), as first: Allen Willis
second; best time. a.33 IA. In the 2.32
GLASS, purse $3.50. Ocean Wilkes, (Hun-
toon. first; Lillian Odd Mark, second;
best time 2. .B3 Ia
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-09
THE WEATHER.

Boston, October 8
Local forecast for
Friday: Fair con-
tinued cool; north
erly winds.
Washington, Oc.
toher 8.-F0Iecast
for Friday for
New England :Gen-
orally fair; north
westerly winds, be-
comm g variable.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-09

Frank Campbell of New York, member
OF the Demoora tic National committee,
who had a recent interview with Senator
Hi. says the latter hopes for the success
Of Bryan, but thinks his position at the
chicago convention will prevent him do
ing effective work in the campaign.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-09

York, A degrees. NV, clear; Phila-
ton, A degrees, NV. clear; Albany, Is
degrees, W, cloudy: Buffalo, 40 degrees,
N, clear; Detroit, A degrees, NE, clear;
Chicago, so degrees, SE, clear; st. Paul,
80 degrees. Sc clear; Huron, Dak., 81
degrees, Sc, cloudy; Bismarck, 81 de-
grees, s, cloudy; Jacksonville, 66 de-
erees, NE, rain. = saaa.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-09
MRS. HOBBS BURIED.
Funeral Of Victim Of the Parsonsfield
Murder.
NO SATISFACTORY CLUES TO THE
AUTHOR OF THE CRIME.

from Distance Gaining Ground-Latest
Developments Strengthen Theory that
Shooting Was Accidental and Attempt
ceal the Deed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-09

George Du Maurier, author of the
world famous work, "Trilby." was in
his 62d year. His home W, in Hamp-
stead, England, suburb of London.
and there HIS gre test work was pro-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-09
OWEN. MOORE & CO.
From Georgia.

Atlanta, Ca, October S.-Tslegrams
received by the Constitution from many
counties this morning confirm the reports
of Last night. Atkinson's majority is
not lass than 81, 600 over Wright, Popu-
list. for governor. The majority on the
remainder Of the Democratic tiekat wIll
apprnximats 80, 0V-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-09

The Agricultural Department weather
bureau for yesterday, October 8, taken
at p. M, meridian time. the observa-
tion for each station being given in this
order; Temperature, direction of the
wind. state Of the weather:
Roston, 4a daeraas, W. clear: New
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-09
Gilbert Case Settled.

New York, October 8.-Wm. 7. Gilbert
receiver Of the Commercial Alliance Life
Insurance company today was authorized
now pending In tha United States court
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-09
"JOE WAS VERY EMPHATIC."
Mr.. Manley Informs Hawaii That Re-
publicans Mean Annexation.
A Rather Interesting and Authoritative
Interpretation of Plank in the Repub-
Hcan Platform.

"A AsatHof AntofosIinS ana AUTHORITATIVE
Interpretation of Plank in the Repub.
1ican Platform.
Honolulu, Fl. l., October S.-The
Pacific Commercial Advertiser, in re-
cent issue, publishes statement signifi-
can't of its real intent of the Hawaiian
plank of the Republican national plat
form and of the attitude of the leader S
OF the party in regard to the annexa-
tion of the islands to the United States.
The Advertisers editor, desirous of OBJ
tanning some authoritative statement
concerning this matter, comm unicated
with common friend of himself and
Hon. Joseph H. ManIey of Augusta,
and received this reply, which the Ad.
vertiser reproduces in fac simile:
Have just returned from Joe Man
ley's Office. de informs me emphatical-
y and without equivocation that the
Hawaiian plank was Harrison's, just
what he advocated while President !;
just what the Republican party really
bnlieves 1n-annexation pure and simple.
It was Harrison's idea and the parry IS
idea and they mean it. II Mckinley is
elected, that il what will resnlt. Joe
was very earnest about 1t.
When the Hawaiian plank of the Re-
publican platform was first published in
this country, there was much spscula-
tion as to it's real meaning. AS the
word Annexation" was not used, some
were inoliued to believe the Hawaiian
plank WAS generality, inserted to
catch votes; others hoped 1t meant an
nexation, but were not positive as to
what Interpretation would be put upon
the word "control.'
This decisive utterance of one 10 we'll
qualified to interpret the meaning of the
plank gives the highest satisfaction to
the majority of Hawaiian people. Mrs.
Dole, the wife of President, Dole. Is Wis
iting friends in the vicinity OF Boston,
Mass
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-09
FRIDAY MORNING. OCTOBER

Maine, which Gilbert brought against
=. II; Manley, Oryille ID: Baker.
FREDERICK A. Powers, Frank Il. Southland
20 recover S25, 900. The receiver will re-
celVe S2o, 900 in compromise of the claim.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-09

Gen. George A. Sheridan of Louisiana.
once famous political speaker, died at
the national soldiers home in Washington.
Thursday morning.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-09
The sgeGther today
Is likely to be
fair.

fair.
Portland. Oct. 8, 1895.
~ ENTLEMEN.
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These cashmere socks
have all the necessary
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have all the softness, ease
and comfort of the best
cottons one. They COM
bine the merits OF both
and are better than eth
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An excellent one here
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-09

President Cleveland arrived in New
YORK, yesterday on Commodore Bene-
diets yacht. The President and Mr..
Ihurber took the midnighJ train for
Washington.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-09
THE CREATOR OF TRlLBY.
George Du Maurier the Novelist
Dead.
PASSED AWAY IN LONDON EARLY
YESTERDAY MORNING.

He Had Suffered for Some Time from
Complication of Diseases of the Heart
and Lungs-No Living Writer in Whom
the Public Felt Keener Interest.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-09

The gross earnings of the Portland
Street railroad during the year amounted
to $247, 565.9S; operating expenses, $1s4,
946. BIG; gross income above operating ex-
penses. $66, 47s.4 The deductions from
the total income amounted to $e5, 345. Oa,
as followss Interest on funded debt,
$40, ITO. SO; interest and discount on un-
funded debts and loans, 81, ,6s5.5s; taxes.
81. 4S8.94. This leaves net divisable In
come Of $41. 1913. Al. The total dividends
declared were SIS, 600, which leaves a sur
plus from operations during the year OF
$28, 1873. II.
The total passenger earnings were
1851, 4s4. 70. distributed as follows: Pas
senger revenue, $s47. 565.9s; rentals OF
buildings and other property, 81, 1873. SO;
sales of manure, $545. 81: advertising in
oars. $500; miscellaneous receipts, 81,
374.11.
The sum of s1s4, s46. s6 as the operating
expenses WAS divided as follows: Salaries
Of general officers and clerks, S., 21s. SO;
general office expenses and supplies,
$456.S7; insurance, $S,s77.79; repairs OF
road bed and track. $25. 975. At; removal of
snow and Ice. s., 1879; repairs OF build
ings. 81. o53. 81; repairs of cars, s13. 1855. IS
repairs Of electric equipmentEof cars, sy.
980.28; harnesses, horse shooting and
veterinary care. "a. 79l. 40.
The transportation expenses were
divided as follows: Provender, SIS, 052. So ;
cost of electric motive power, 800, III. So:
wages and compensation Of persons en-
ployed in oond duoting transportation,
$64. e3a. ~, damages for injuries to per-
sons and property, s2. 175. 90; rentals of
buildings and other property, 5000;
lubricants, waste. tools and miscellaneous
expenses, SIS. $50. 9S.
The number of passengers carried
daring the year wore 4, 575, 1873; the num-
ber of round trips run, 1875, 0l5; mum Der
of car miles run. 818. 096, and the average
number of persons employed, 170.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-09

London. October S-Georgs Du Maurier.
the artist and author, who has been
suffering for some time with heart and
lung troubles, died at 23O this morning.
His death was peaceful.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-09
Annual Reports Of Portland and
Cape Roads.
NET INCOME OF LATTER OVER
FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS,
Excellent Showing Made by New Road
The Portland Company's Business Has
Been Profitable-Statements from Both
Corporations.
ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.1

ESPECIAL TO THE PRESS.l
Aug usta, October 8.-The annual re-
ports OF the Portland and Cape Elizabeth
Railroad company and the Po rtland
Street Railroad company have been made
to the railroad commissioners for the
year ending June 80, 1895.
The gross earnings during the year on
the Portland and Cape Elizabeth railroad
from opera tion were $25. 1852 and the
operating exper ses s14, 65o.17.' The COM
pany made 1921. 73 from adver tisinx in
cars and from the transportation of mail,
making the gross income ab1ve operating
expenses OF $40, 7S6. 70. The interest on
the funded debt amounts to Sc, $50. This
leaves net income of "a, $50. 70, which is
the surplus from operations during the
year. The road was not operating June
80, 1895.
The total passenger earnings were $25.
7.O2. distributed as follows: Passenger
revenue, s25. 145.23; carriage of mails and
parcels, $19l.7S; advertising in cars $1,000.
The total operating expenses of s14, :
651.17 were divided as follows: Salaries
of general officers and clerks, 1890; gen.
eral office expenses and supplies, Sa21.
insurance, $2OS; taxes (estimated) $412. 45; !;
repairs of roadbsd and track, $484. 81: re-
pairs of electric line construction, 1910. Al !;
removal of snow and ice, s525. IS; repairs
of cars. 84S. 80; repairs of electric equip
ment of oars. 1926. Is; care of oars, 1857. SO; /;
cost of electric motive power, s.. IT'S. 81 !;
wages and compensation of persons en-
ployed in conducting transportation.
5.b61.59; damage for injuries to persons
and property, $61. .46; rentals of buildings
and other property, $780, II; main tanning
Casino and surroundings, &441.86.
The capital stock of the road is $45, 600
and the funded debt $50, 600.
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out He had host of memories to draw
on. and he therefore went out and mixed
with the world only long enough to keep
his work up to date and in harmony
with the movements OF tie day.