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The Portland daily press., 1899-04-06
THE GENERAL DAMAGE.

emit Davis of the railroad company.
THE GENERAL DAMAGE.
The dead and injured having been cared
for, o comparison Of notes as to material
in juries was made. MIR. Fred St. Pierre
the gate tender at the Church street cross
| ing was looking down the track at fhs
time of the explosion to see If the trair
carried signals. The next thing Mr.
St. Pierre knew he was hurled to the op.
posite sido of the gate house and the room
was filled with steam and smoke. Pieces
of the debris smashed in the side OF the
gate house and demolished the door. Mr..
st. Pierre escaped without injury but
was naturally quite alarmed.
One piece of iron about foot long was
hurled over thousand feet thr ough the
air, and just grazed horses head that
was standing at the depot platform. The
iron struck the end of the depot about
three feet from the window and made
quite hole in the building.
The front end of the boiler was thrown
distance of at least $50 feet. cutting oil
telegraph pole as it went, and striking
dormer window in the house owned by
w. W. Poole and occupied by Mrs. S. Nj.
Rand and Mrs Caddie Palmer, dsmolish-
ing the window entirely. The boiler head
then fell to the ground.
In every direction pieces Of iron, coal
and cinders were thrown. live coal was
driven through the window of Alvin
Parker's house ON the corner of Church
street, and landed in thel middle of
n bed which took fire. This fire was dis
covered by Hon. +. NJ. Ray. an alarm
was turned in, but the fra hal been ex-
tinguished before the arrival of the de-
partment.
The house of Mrs. John G. Scott on the
north of Church street was badly hurt.
Every window on the side of Che house
next to the railroad track was broken,
The parlor carpet was set on fire and a
sofa and the sitting room and kitchen
were filled with cinders,-live Goals being
thrown in through the windows. Miss
Helen SWEET had a narrow escape, q large
live coal whizzed by her head as she was
standing at the sink and fell at her side.
Postmaster Chas. b. Woodmap's house
was considerably damaged. Windows
were broken, the parlor carpet set on fire
and the yerandah burned. The house
owned by Mr.. Poole, already mentioned,
The Portland daily press., 1899-04-06
SOME OTHER EXPLOSIONS
They Happened Some Years Ago But
Were similar to the westbrook Acct
dent.

Were Similar to the westbrooh Acct
dent.
engineer on n locomotive on the Grand
Trunk which blew up at Yarmouth about
fifteen years ago. Mr.. Pearson told a
PRESS reporter yesterday that the engine
to which this accident occurred was being
taken to Gorham for repairs When the
whistle was rounded for road crossing
lust this side of Yarmouth there came an
explosion which did not seem to him to
be louder than that made by the bursting
of water glass and the fist thing he
knew he was lying on his back on the
rear of the tender. The explosion OF the
boiler was caused by the iron becoming
orystalized from age as the engine was
twenty -three years old. Henry Butler
was with MIR. Pearson at the time, but
was not injured nor was Mr.. Pearson.
The top OF the boiler was ripped entirely
open and piece of IL weighing 1900
pounds was thrown over quarter of
mile, just missing house and bnrying it.
self deep in the earth. The engine did
not leave the track.
Mr.. Peter S. Doyle of 0 Anderson
street had similar experience April 9,
1869, while fireman on q Grand Trunk
engine. The engine had reached Danyille
Junction and was taking water from the
tank. The engineer Daniel Latham had
gone up to the station to send message
and MIR. Doyle was alone In the cab. He
took hold Of the throttle to run the engine
back on the side track and just as he
pulled 1t there came q crash and MIR.
Doyle was thrown out OF the cab striking
between the wheels OF the tender and the
engin 9 and rendered unconscious. He
was not badly hurt but the sole of his left
boot was cut off, his ankle somewhat in
jured and the back of his neck and left
arm scalded. Half his vest was torn from
him BY the escaping steam and the engine
bell and other pieces of the locomotive
were hurled 800 feet away. This explosion
ripped open the top of the boiler fore and
aft. 1t was believed to have been caused
By the safety valve failing to work aud
because the boiler was old. The engine
was supposed TO carry 100 pounds Of
steam but Mr. Doyle says be thinks 1t
had much more than this when the acct
dent occurred owing to the inperfectly
co structed valve.
The Portland daily press., 1899-04-06
COMMISSIONERS HEARING
1t VIII BE Held This Morning at Ten
O'Clock at westbrook.

Railroad Commissioners Peaks, Chad
bourne and Danforth arrived here last
night and viii this morning view the
wreck of the engine "Presumpscot"
which was blown up at Westbrook yester.
day. This engine is now in the round
house OF the p. s. r. at Portland. They
will then proceed to Westbrook and holo
an inquest on the matter in the Sacca-
Kappa station teginning at ten O'Clock.
According to a recent law this inquest
tax es the place OF the ooroner's inquest.
The railroad commissioners declined to
lie interviewed last night when seen at
the West End hotel.
The Portland daily press., 1899-04-06

Mr. and Mrs. r. q. Eikins of Boston
evening.
Mr.. Lyman II. Nelson is preparing to
remove to Boston where he will engage
in business.
Miss st. Denis of Montreal is visiting
her brother, MIR. st. Denis, of the Grand
Trunk staff of this city.
Mr. Thomas Mason of the Grand Trunk
telegraph office has returned to Island
Pond, VT.
MIR. Ralph K Rowe is to teach vertical
writing at the School of Methods, Frye.
bu g, for this summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Butler leave for a
two months trip to Europe in short
time
MIR. and Mrs. Josiah Burnham are to
spend the coming summer 10 Europs.
Engineer Thomas Matthews, of the tow
boat Demerest is seriously Ill.
John W. Folger, paymaster of the army
in the department of Porto Rico, was
formerly of Augusta where he was cash
Ter of the First National Bank.
The summer home of the late Harvey
ID Hadlock, at Bucksport, has been sold
for boarding house for summer visitors.
The Gilman residence on Stats street,
Bangor, has been sold to DIR. II. L.
Clough of Portland, who has recently
be en- attached to the staff OF the Eastern
Maine general hospital.
Mr.. Charles Barnard will remove to
Boston where he will enter business.
MIR. and Mrs. f. L. Merrill and Mrs
Edward Norson will return this month
from Daytona. Florida.
Mrs. John p. Gabrielson is visiting her
parents in Minneapolis, Mimi.
]. Il. Davidson. OF York, is registered at
the Falmouth.
Mr. and Mrs. John H. Davis of Bow
doin street, have returned from the ex-
cursiou made to the West Indies on the
steamer Paris.
Mr.. George II. Lord has purchased
from Mrs. Mary A. Merrill the property
on the corner of Forest avenue and
Fessenden street, Oakdale, and will at
once remove thither with his family.
The Happy go. Lucky whist club spent
an enjoyable evening at Mr.. G. Lester
Smiths home, Lincoln street, Tuesday
evening.
MIR. Horatio Staples of the J. r. Libby
company left Wednesday for two weeks
trip to Philadelphia
Miss Caroline h. Elder, formerly teach.
er in the p Portland High school, was mar
risd in Dorchester on Monday TO Mr.. Ed
ward Everett Ayers Mr.. and Mrs. layers
will spend the coming year in Europe.
Mrs. Helen Coffin Beedy, the author of
"Mothers of Maine" is convalescing
from a severe illness.
Col Arthur nj. Soule.of this city has
accepted an invitation to deliver the Me-
mortal address at South Etna.
Mr.. George H. Davis has gone to North
Carolina to inspect gold mine in which
he is interested.
Tax Collector John NJ. Turner of Au-
burn was in Portland Wednesday ex-
amining the system of bookkeeping used
by City Treasurer Libby.
Messrs. John W. Coleman and U. s
Randall of this city are at Baltimore,
Md, in attendance on the sportsm ems
show in that city. On their way back
they will witness the great American
handicap shoot at Elkwood. N. j., on
April II, IL and IS. Mr.. Z. A. Randall,
also of this city is to join them at Balti.
more.
The Portland daily press., 1899-04-06
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every Objectionable quality and sub
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The Portland daily press., 1899-04-06
PERSONAL.

at the Congress Square hotel.
Mrs. II. l.. st. John Smith of New
York is registered at the Congress Square
hotel.
The Portland daily press., 1899-04-06
Wernick System
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GIL ASTICITY"Expanson-G meet any Intersections
mepcing in one your just large enough
books expanding Unit by Unit until all sides the
filled
the "Werncke System the only perfect system for
Book Cases all ve1aous in the prob
housing library that perpexsd the of books
the local We shall be glad show the goods
and give you prices. They comfortably low.
The Portland daily press., 1899-04-06

Ter, aged respectively IL. and years
They were all three seriously sea lded
Their wounds were attended to by DIR.
J. l.. Horr. by direction of Superintend'
ept Davis of the railroad company.
The Portland daily press., 1899-04-06
CAUSES OF ACCIDENT.
THE VICTIMS.

James A. Biokford, the engineer, was
one of the Oldest and most highly re-
spscted engineers on the road. His home
was at the corner of Cumberland and
Avon streets, and the terrible news of Is
death, coming SO soon after he had left
the house yesterday morning for his usual
run to Rochester in an unusually happy
The Portland daily press., 1899-04-06
o7F HooPR5 j'F5'
A SUDDEN RISE IN REAL ES'
tate

in the choice property in and arount
Portland that we are selling would b
liable to multiply the dollars that yos
have invested wisely through our advice
and experience. Our choice building lots
in Portland and suburbs are certain to
advance in value very soon. For an in.
vestment that is safe and profitable or as
speculation they are worth securing.
The Portland daily press., 1899-04-06
was fillod with smoke and cinders and
the windows were badly broken.
AFTER THE ACCIDENT.


the windows were badly broken.
AFTER THE ACCIDENT.
Superintendent Davis Of the Portland
and Rochester was early on the scene and
took direction of affairs. County At.
tor ney Libby and Coroner Perry were al
so there early.
Coroner Perry at once impannelled a
Jury to consist of the following citizens
of westbrook, James NJ. Banks, Charles
NJ. waterhouse, Charles b. woodman =.
W. Scott Pratt. Edward I. May berry and
George II. Knowlton. The Jury was
summoned by Deputy Sheriff Chute, met
and viewed the remains Of the dead fire
man which were lying in the depot An
adjournment was taken TO afternoon to
view the remains of Engineer Bickford
The Jury will hold Its inquest at ten
O'Clock Monday forenoon.
CAUSES Oh ACCIDENT.
1t may never be possible to Determine
the causes of the accident. 1t is reported
th,t when Engineer Bickford was reached
he had strength enough to make known
the fact that the water In the toiler was
all right and that he had just shut of
steam for the Westbrook station, when
he ha,ov,,a ,poouscious
The Mena star., 1899-04-06
A pYTHIAN TRIAL.

All Knights of Pythias will be interested to learn of remarkable trial that took place in the order at Carthage. Mo, as related by the Press of that place, at which a member named A. Kulow, of Monett, was tried for conduct un- becoming a Knight. Wc quote as follows from the Press:
 s''In all trials, in which should the accused be found guilty he would be dismissed from the or der, the hearing is conducted by some lodge other than tho one of which the accused is a member. This case was sent to Carthage for settlement and both the ac- cused and the accusers were rep resented by attorneys both of whom were members of the order.
 "The evidence was heard and the case argued at some length. The ballot stood thirteen for ac- quittal and one for conviction. The trial grew out of the threat ened shooting of brother Pythian by the accused's wife, and the fact that Kulow made no attempt to save him. 1t was decided that a mans obligation to his wife is stronger than that to a brother Pythian and on that ground he was acquitted.
The Mena star., 1899-04-06

Christ, and the resurrection is known by the conversion and lips of Paul.
 The subject in the evening was Character Building" It was handled with the familiarity of a master; the clear light of critical analysis and dis criminative statement enabled every one almost to literally see the power and relations of spirit, and in irresist- able logic, led to Jesus Christ as the only foundation for the structure of abiding character. Every seat was occupied, some stood, and great number that could not get seats, went away. A collection was taken up for bishop and education. Fifteen dollars was called for. and In few minutes, more than seventeen dollars were raised. The specially prepared Easter, League pro gram, consisting of auartetts, reading. and solo, was excellent and very much enjoyed. This department is doing fine work.
The Mena star., 1899-04-06
Glorious News

Washita, L T. He writes -Four
 bottles of Electric Bitters has cured
 Mrs. Brewer of scrofula which had caused her great suffering for years.
 Terrible sores would break out on her head and face, and the best doctors could give no help: but her cure is complete and her health is excellent" !" This shows what thousands have prov ed--that E E-ectric Bitters is the best
 blood purifier known. It's the SUI preme remedy for eczema, letter, salt rheum, ulcers, boils and running sores. It stimulates liver, kidneys and bow els. expels poisons, helps digestion, builds the strength. Only 50 cents. Sold by r. c. Savage, druggist. Guar anteed. It
The Mena star., 1899-04-06
MENA UP-TO-DATE.

The Arkansas Gazette says: '7That story of Maj. Lamar Fon- taine of his discovery of the re- mains of a prehistoric city in Arkansas which he estimates to have contained at one time a population of 11,000,000 inhabi- fants is being discrcdited in the east"
 It matters not if they do dis credit that story, they cannot get around the fact that less than three years ago Mena was ''dis- covered" in Arkansas, and is now an up-to-date town, and carful estimates indicate that it will ere long have at least 11,000 inhabi- tants if not II, ,000,000.
The Mena star., 1899-04-06
BAPTIST CHURCH.

Subject of morning sermon was Gods Standard for Measuring Human Conduct" evening subject, "A Good Place to lay up Treasure-Heaven. i" The congregation at both services was larger than usual. Our offering for State Missions was very satisfactory. Our church is growing Tn numbers, in spiritual life and activity, and in the grace of giving. Several advance movements are planned for the near future, but we miss the faces of some Baptists who are losing their opportu- nifty to do good by helping in the Lords work A good many strangers attended our Sunday evening service. and we invite them to feel at home at all our services.
The Mena star., 1899-04-06
At the Church es Sunday.
THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH.

The services It the First Christian church were we'll attended aud Easter services seemed to be Uuch appreci- ated. The evening discourse vas very appropriate, expressed deep thought, and was excellently delivered The Christian Endeavor meeting was held at five o'clock, and an excellent meet ing was had. The new badges were highly appreciated by the members as tokens of remembrance. Also new mem bers were received. We welcome you to all of our meetings, especal- ly the prayer meeting on Wednesday night.
The Mena star., 1899-04-06
CLOSE MILLS IN NATION.
f Smith Elevator.

From the Ft. Smith Elevator
 The action of the Cboctaw coun- cil repeating all timber laws, when approved by the president, will stop all the saw mills in that na- tion that have not already shut down. No timber can be used except for mining purposes, fire wood and fencing. The Choctaws claim that the saw mills have been robbing them by paying royalty on only small per cent of the timber they used, hence the pas sage of this law.
The Mena star., 1899-04-06
NJ. F. CHURCH.

The attendance at the Sunday school was the largest in the history of the school. Mrs. Gentry the superintend cnt, is ably supported by good corps of teachers and the Sunday school, un der her energetic superintendency, is growing rapidly. Instead of the morn ing church service an Easter program consisting of recitations, songs and ex- ercises was rendered by the children, and greatly enjoyed by all. At its close large number of Easter cards and colored eggs, besides the regular papers and library books, were dis tributed among the children. The oc- casion was made doubly enjoyable by the use of their new organ, which they recently ordered from Chicago A choir IS being organized, and hence forth good music will be regular feature of the services. In the evening Rev. Whitwam preached forcible sermon from Luke, 24-6. The congre- gation is steadily growing.
 THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.
 All the standing and seating capa- city at St. Agnes church was occupied yesterday at the 10 o'clock mass, by a very large congregation of the mem bers of the church and their friends. The altar was beautifully decorated with the choicest flowers of the season. The attractive ceremonies of the Mass were carried out. in as much as cir cumstances would permit, by the pas tor as celebrant, and r, Sullivan, P, Sullivan, A. Domaine and J. Fitzpatrick as acolytes. The pastor took for the subject of his sermon, the text, Re joice and be glad 0 thou Habltation of Sion, for great is He that is in the midst of thee; the Holy One of Israel j Is. XII-6, which was listened to with marked attention by the large congre- gation. The music and hymns select. ed for the [ nd feast, and rendered by the excellent choir. tended to lift the spirit of the congregation to the true grandeur and beauty of the great feast of Easter.
The Mena star., 1899-04-06
WOULDN'T LET HER KISS inn.

Bryan Wouldn't let her kiss him, Though they say she's young and fair; She's reigning belle in Texas And sets fellows crazy there; But the brave Nebraska statesman From her lips turned his away He was not another Hobson," That was all he had to say. She's refining belle in Texas And she asked him for a smack; But he rose above temptation And he bravely turned his back; Oh they say that she is graceful And they say that she is fair But his wife is in Nebraska And she gets the papers there.
 Chicago News
The Mena star., 1899-04-06

It is not at all to the credit of the Arkansas state senate that 1t defeated Senator Buffers joint resolution proposing an amend ment to the state constitution to permit women to vote on matters pertaining to school matters. As a general thing women take a more lively interest in public schools than men do.
The Mena star., 1899-04-06

Champagne importers have or ganized a trust with capital stock of $1, 100000. It will not affect Arkansas. The Smith native wine bill shuts out the champagne trust.-Arkansas Gazette.
 And again our people are not champagne drinkers, any way, many preferring "white mule"
The Mena star., 1899-04-06
Drugs at Wholesale.

We call attention to the large in. crease in the stock of drugs carried by the Jackson Drug Go. on Mepa street This establishment is prepared to fill orders at wholesale and makes speci- ality of supplying country physicians with medicines in large quantities
 They supply everything needed in any quantity called far 2-tf
The Mena star., 1899-04-06
He Fooled the Surgeons.

All doctors told Renick Hamilton, Of West Jefferson. Ohio, after suffering eighteen months from Rectal Fistula. he would die unless costly operation was performed: but he cured himself with i've boxes of Bncklen's Arnica Salve. the surest Pile cure on earth. and the best Salve in the world. 25 cents oox. Sold by F c. Savage, druggist. It
The Mena star., 1899-04-06
NJ. E. CHURCH, SOUTH.

This being the quarterly conference occasion, Presiding elder. J. Nj. Howley was present and preached morning and evening The text in the morning was By the grace of God. am what I ann" It was argued that Christianity is established by the resurrection of
The Mena star., 1899-04-06
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The Mena star., 1899-04-06
Sterling Morton.

braska, at one time secretary of agriculture under Cleveland, is credited with wanting to start a new political party with ''conser- vatism" as the key note. Is not the Democratic party conservative enough for him, or does he think it has gone wild under the leader ship of Col. Bryans
The Mena star., 1899-04-06

Good roads are needed for rural mail delivery as we'll as for trade. There arc many reasons why the good roads movement should be kept up. -St. Louis Post Dispatch.
The Mena star., 1899-04-06
PROGRESSIVE AND WIDE AWAKE.
From the Port Arthur News.

EfOIf tlIe fUTt AftIiuT NtWSs
 Prosperity has struck tho pro- gressive and wide wake Mena Star all in a heap, and Bro. St John is now publishing a bright daily in connection with his ex- cellcnt weekly.
The Mena star., 1899-04-06

Ladies go yourself and take your swee thearts ''hubbies" and children to Mrs Winn's picture gallery for fine photos. mo
The Mena star., 1899-04-06

Menstruation made regular and pain less, and pains in sides, hips and limbs cured by Simmons Squaw Vine wine or tablets. Al
The Mena star., 1899-04-06
A Broom
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is as necessary the blood accumulate the bohes uce ePons letter and like diseases fay flesh the sdn
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-14
AN.PII SATURDAY., OCTOBER l4 lseg-rN PAaIs

man was missing and the, young wife
reported his absence to the neighbors.
she told them that she had Just found
9 letter. written by hint and left Iii the
q mouse, saying that he Intended to drown
himself. The man then .YentFto n deem
lake few rods from the house and
there found his lifeless body in tho
WoNer. 1t Was thought, from the ap-,
pearance of the writing, that the letter
WAS not written by Mr. Newmetster ut
to the belief that the old man had been
murdered by his wife and Nye.