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LEE.

John Greeley, cripple, recently was burned
so he lived but few hours. His bed caught
fire when his folks were out. He was about
90 years old and has been dumb and helpless
from birth.
sroNsoN.
The Baptist church in Monson has de-
ctded not to Call g minister until next year.
A lot has been purchased for parsonage, and
the cellar is begun.
sTACEyvILLE.
Mr.. John Hunt, one of the first settlers of
Staceyville, died on the 18th of last month. He
moved into township 4, range Z, Penobscot
county, with his father, Mr.. William Hunt,
who was its first settler ia the spring of 1887
and when the whole region was an almost un-
broken wilderness; his nearest neighbor living
ten miles distant and the nearest turnpike be-
ing thirty miles distant. A few years subse-
quently John married and moved into town
ship No. 3, range 6, now Staceyville, where he
has ever Stree remained to his death worthy
and highly respected citizen.
wINTERPoRT.
Capt E. B. Forsaith, of the recently wrecked
ship Skofield. is visiting relatives in Winter
port. 1t will be remembered that the ill-fated
Skofield went down in a hurricane about the
trstsf September The captain and his family
with some of the crew left the craft in the
night, and after being afoat-in a small boat 80
hours, were picked up by a steamer bound tor
at that time in imminent danger Of destruc-
tion, her cargo of cotton having caught fire
and she being then headed lor the Western
Islands. which were the nearest land. By a
determined effort the fire was at last ex-
tinguished and the steamer continued to
Havre, where Captain Forsaith landed, and
from which point they have come to their
Maine home. Nothing has since been heard
of the mate, Mr. Lyman Wiswell of Winter
port, or any of the remaining crew of the un-
fortunate Skofsld, and the hopes of their
safety are very slight. A large raft was built,
on which they hoped to ride ont the gale till
some passing vessel could reach them.
IN GENERAL.
Lumbermen are preparing to begin their
winter operations. II is the general opinion
that the cut of lumber the coming
season will be less than that of the
average year. The low prices at which lum-
Der has sold this year will deter some operators
from putting men and teams into the woods.
A large slaughter of trout and land-locked
salmon in the tributaries of Lake Auburn is
reported to the Fish Warden Many large
fish have been taken out. AS these waters
are protected by special law, the fishermen
may find themselves in an unpleasant predica-
ment.
Gov. Robie has received notice from the
Department of "U. S. Coast and Geodetic
Survey" at Washington, which has also in
charge the standard weights and niea. ures,
that the department. has forwarded to him six
boxes containing standard weights dry
measure, liquid measure and yard scale. By
an act of Congress the above standards are to
be deposited for the use of the public at the
Agricultural College of the State. The Cover
nor will forward them to the State College of
Agriculture and Mechanic Arts at Orone.
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TERRIBLE EARTHQUAKE.
I'm Turlsey-Upwartls Of 4 900 Lives Lost

In Turlkey-UpwarGis of 4 ,OOO Lives Lost.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, Oct. 17.-It is reported
that much damage 10 properly and great loss
of life have been caused by earthquakes on the
Peninsula, between Chesme, in Asia Minor,
opposite tho island of Chios, and Vonrla, ON
the southern coast of the Gulf of Smyrna. ALI
the villages in ihst region have been destroyed
and it is believed That upwards of 1000 persons
have persisted. The survivors of the disaster
are suffering fearful privations, and q COM
plete panic prevails among them.
Most of the houses collapsed at the first
shock, buryiBg the inmates. The people who
escaped became panic-stricken and sought the
fields, where many are still huddled together,
II starving condition and suffering from cold.
Help for the stricken is going forward from
smyrna The Porte has issued notice that
10000 persons are homeless and pleading for
Immediate assistance. A government COM
mission Will start as soon as possible to aid the
local officials The report that 1000 persons
perished is confrmed The shocks completely
destroyed six villages and seriously damaged
m oDU otbprs
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WEATHER INDICATIONS.
WASHINGTON. Oct. IS.

WASHINGTON, Oct. IS.
The indications for New England to-day are
fairE weather, variable winds, shifting to
southerly, stationary or falling barometer.
slight rise in temperature.
The special bulletin says storm of consider
able energy is now central in the Northwest,
having moved northeasterly from Colorado,
causing severe gales on the upper lakes The
temperature has risen slightly in New England,
Middle, South Atlantic and Gulf STATES and
from 10 to 20 degrees in Tennessee, Ohio val
ley and lower Lake region. Northeastery
winds prevail in the South Atlantic States, and
east to south winds in all the other districts
east of the Missouri valley. Local rains have
fallen in II o upper Lake regions, Mississippi
prevails.
Fair weather is indicated for New England
on Friday, aid rains in Tennessee, Ohio val
ley and Lake region on Friday.
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THE MoRMoNs.
Luxurious Missionaries The Oldest Bis
hop Seriously EIi-Probable Resienasie
of John Taylor.

SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 17.-Thirts Mormon
missionaries left this city yesterday morning in
Pullman palace Car, bouud for the East.
Apostle Cannon at the last conference an
nounced that Elders going on missions invaria-
bly, travelled withouI purse or scrip. This pal.
ace car luxury is regarded by saint and sinner
as new departure. George @. Cannon and
Delegate Caine accompanied the missionaries.
Bishop Edward Hunter, Presiding Bishop of
the Mormon Chrrch and at the head of the
Tithing Department. is very i'll, and his death
is expected momentarily. He is 81 years of
age and the Oldest Bishop in the Church. A
report is current here to the effect that John
Taylor, on account of his advanced age and
feeble condition, intends to resign the Presi.
dency of the Mormon Church. If the report
is true. George @. Cannon will be his success
or. This change will strengthen the church.
Report of the Governor of Ufah-Esc of
the United States Troops Recommended.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17-Governor Murray of
Utah, who has just sent his annual report to
the secretary of the iutsrior, states that there
has long existed in Utah combination tc nni-
ify the laws of Congress. The conspiracy led
to open rebellion at one time, and continues TO
evade and defeat the plain will of Congress.
He urges that Congress take some action to
secure good government and not rely upon
time and railroads" to effect the desired re-
forms.
He says that the militia Of the territory is
not available. He recommends that the Uni
ted States military be made available, and
that it be made lawful for United States SOL
diers TO be used for the execution OF process
out of the courts of the United States in the
hands of the United States marshals, and that
their services under proper restrictions in case
Of riot, insurrection, domestic violence aud for
preservation of the peace, be made more readi-
ly than under the present laws.
The report states that the unlawful terfitor-
ial government, which for over thirty years
has existed in the face of Congress and the
country exists to-day. The unanimitg and
universally with which the request of the
officials appointed by the Governor under the
Hoar amendment for the offices was refused
throughout the entire territory, ''could only in
this earth, perhaps, be seen in Utah." Today
many hold offices who are not under the law
entitled toSsvote. The report further recon-
mends additional legislation by Congress.
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LATEST MARINE NEWS.
A Bangor schooner leaking

VINEYARD HAVEN, Oct. 1.-THE schooner
Mand Briggs, Barbour master, from Bangor
with-a cargo of lumber, arrived to-day, leaking
badly, having touched on the Bishop and
Clerks, Nantucket shoals, the night OF the
18th. She will be examined by diver.
Launch I'm EsocIkiand.
RocKLAND, Me-, Oct H.-Launched to-day
from the yard of Cobb, Wright & Co., the
three-masted centre board schooner j. B.
Holden, of 500 tons, and finely built in every
respect. She cost $4,000, and is owned prin-
eipally by the builders and other Rocklanders.
She is named for Boston capitalist, who is
part owner
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Postal Masters.
IOWA AND OHIO.


Moadiy's Plurality in Ohio About 12 900.
CoLUMBUs, o., Oct 17,-Returns from 80
counties have been received, which give For
aker 220,9S6 ont of a total of 45S, ,146; Hoadly,
228, 1856; Schumacher, 5659; jenkins 1864. The
judicial amendment has received 250 915 votes,
being majority of 81 $780, IT is thought now
that its majority will be about 10000. The
second amendment ehas 2lS,574 votes, being
10,499 less than majority. Secretary New
man thinks that Hoadly's plurality will be
about 1858. He arrives at this conclusion by
estimates placed on the majorities reported to
him for each county.
The Republican Majority in iowa %, 500
DIES MONIES, la Oct. 1.-THE State Regis
ter has official returns from so counties and
definite retarns from the nineteen others.
These give Sherman 25,472 majority over
Kline, and about $500 over all. The exact
official canvass will not vary much from these
fgurae
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DENVER, Col, Oct. IA dispatch to the
Tribune from Las Vegas, N. NJ, says: A bad
state of affairs exists along the advance line of
the Mexican Railroad. Six men have been
murdered during the past two weeks. and life
is at a great discount. A party of railroad
men yesterday found the skeletons of three
Texas cattle thieves, murdered near Glorieta
four years ago. The exact fate of the thieves
was unknown until now
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NEW YORK.
National Association Of Druggists.

New YoRK, Oct. 1.-THE National Associa-
tion OF Wholesale Druggists began its annual
meeting at Delmonico's to-day. About 300
members are present. The following officers
were elected for the ensuing year. Presidents,
w. A. Gellatley, New YORK; Vice Presidents,
w. B. Blanding of Providence, John McKees.
sen Of New York, j. j. Thomson, Arthur Pc
tors Of Louisville, and f. W. Schultes Secre-
tary, a. B. Merriam of Cincinnati; Treasurer,
s. M. Strong of Cleveland. The annual ad-
dress was read by President Benton.
Trade Sale of Blankets. Etc.
An auction sale of blankets, lap robes, horse
blankets and plain and 81 aker blankets was
held to-day by Wilmerding, Houquet & Co.
The sale was made by order of Allen, Lane &
Co., and Rivinus, Rogers & Langford. The
goods comprised 1000 cases and bales, and
were the production of the River Mills, Paw
tucket Mills, and Eureka Mills, Rockwell
Woolen Co.. Chattanooga Mills, Woodside
Mills and Conichang Mills. The sale was
largely attended and prices good. Forty-three
cases pairs 10 by 4, Baltic white blankets
brought 81 90 to $1.37 IL per pair; % cases 10
by Brittanic blankets at 81 per palr; SO cases
fancy bordered Germanic blankets, $1.75 to
I'll 80 per pair; q cases same, plain border, at
$167 IL per pair; 63 cases 10 by white blan-
kets $217 IL to 1920; same. II by 4, 80 cases,
$287 IL per pair; 30 cases 10 by 4 Concord
white blankets, $3.50 to $2.35 10 per pair.
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TERRIBLE SMASHUP.
Ono Man Killed and Two

Onc MAN Killed and Two Fatally Hurt.
OsKALoosA, Ia, Oct. 17-Last evening, as a
Central Iowa freight train was on the grade
engine exploded and 10 cars were piled up in a
space of l40 feet The engineer was Instantly
Killed and the fireman and two brakemen are
probably fatally injured. The boiler was car
RED forward 150 feet and the wreckage was
piled up 80 feet in hight.
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By order of Mr.. w. B. Thompson. General
Superintendent of the Railway Mail Service,
all locks, bags, sacks, pouches and everything
belonging to the government have to be re-
moved from postal cars and taken to the post
Office at the end OF the routes. This new
order went into effect last week and necessi-
tates considerable extra work for postal clerks.
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BANK DIRECTORS LIABILITY.
An smpor.an, Decision in New Ie,sev,

An important WecHslOn an New Jersey.
TRENTON N. j., Oct 17.-Chancelor Run
yon has rendered a decicion in the suit ofsAck-
erman against Halsey and others. Ackerman,
a stockholder of the defunct Mechanics Ma
tional Bank Of Newark, sued President Halsey
and the directors of that institution for losses
incurred through the neglect and mismanage-
ment by which it became possible for Cashier
Oscar L Baldwin to steal So, SOC, 600 of the
banks money. The receiver of the broken
bank refused to institute suit against the direc-
tors, and Ackerman thereupon brought it indi-
yidually. The defence demurred, claiming
that mono but the receiver could sue in such a
way. The Chandeliers decision overrules the
were liable personally for failure, through ne
glect, to perform their duties properly, and
that when the receiver refuses to bring suit
against them any stockholder may do so
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FINANCIAL TROUBLES.
= The Exchange Bank,

MONTREAL, Oct. II. .-fhe Exchange Bank
OF this city stopped payment of bills today,
having run out its gold. The manager states
business will be resumed next week.
Extension of Time Granted.
The creditors of d. Morrice & Co. have de-
cded TO allow the firm an extension OF six,
nine and twelve months 1t is thought this
will restore general confidence.
Failed for snug Little sam.
BUFFALO. Oct 17.-Hirsm Ecks.ieD, whole
sale mems furnishing goods has made an as
signment for 100000.
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS.
Published every day (Sundays excepted) bv the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,

Published every day tSundays excepted bv the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
AT 81 EXCHANGE ST., PORTLAND, ME.
TERMS: Eight Dollars a Year. To mail subscrib-
ers. Seven Dollars Year, if paid In advance.
RATES OF ADVERTISING: One inch of space the
length OF column, constitutes square"
$1.5O per square. daily first week; 75 cents per
week after; three Insertions or less co. continu-
Ing. every other day after first week, so cents
Half square three insertions less rs cents; one
week, $l.OO; $50 cents per week after.
SPECIAL NOTICES, ene-thi additional.
Under head of "AMUsEMENTs'' and "AUcTIoN
SALES, $2.s0 per square per week; three insertions
or less, Sl.50.
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Published every THURSDAY MORNING, at $3.50 a
year; If paid in advance, $500 year.
Advertisements inserted IN the "MAINE STATE
PRESS (which has large circulation in every part
of the State) for 90 per square for first insertion
and 90 cents per square for each subsequent inser
ton.
Address all communications to
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contemplated for fast freieht from different
points on the line for Boston for the better ac-
commodation OF producers and shippers. The
surplus of the road this year, above its run
ming expenses, is Sl29, ,460s0, and an annual
rental is paid to the New Brunswick and Cam
ada Railroad of $63,8 80. Throughout its
length the road is equipped with steel rails
Grand Trunk Revenue.
The Grand Trunk railway report issued in
London Tuesday shows net revenue balance
for the last half year of s2O1 900 sterling. The
payment of the fall guarantee dividend on
Great Western shares leaves debt balance Of
943 900 sterling for adjustment at tho end OF
the year. Compared with last year the gross
receipts for the past six months show an in
crease of nearly 10 per cent while the net
receipts show an increase of 10 per cent.
Consolidation.
The Kennebec Journal says that Saturday
an effort was made privately by gentleman,
well known in railroad circles, !but not mem
ber of the Maine Central committee, to pre-
vail upon the Boston and Maine to appoint
the desired committee to confer with the
Maine Central committee. Mr.. Lord informed
the gentleman that he was in favor of the COM
mittee, but his directors were strenuouslY op-
posed to any such appointnmet.
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FOREIGN.
Count Won nIoItise Ill.

BERLIN, Oct. 17.-Gount Won Moltke, chief
marshal of the German empire, is serit usy ill
he Lancashire Miners Uneasy.
LONDON, Oct. 17.-Delegates representing
$4,000 miners have met at Wigan, in Lanea-
shire, and made demand on the masters for
an immediate advance of 15 per cent. in the
wages of miners.
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Death of an Old Resident of Livermore.
There died at East Livermore, Oct ID, one
of the Oldest men in the county-David BeBja-
min, Esq, aged SO years. 4 months. Mr.. Ben
jamin was the last survivor of the family of
Lieut.. Samuel Benjamin of Liyermore, and
brother of Mrs. Martha B. Washburn, mother
of the WaShburn brothers OF Livermore. Lieut.
Samuel Benjamin moved to Livermore from
WatertOwn, Mass, 1882 and was the fourth
settler in Livermore. lie died in the same
town, April IL, 1924. On his monument in
the cemetery at the "Intervale'' is the follow
ing inscription: "This monument is erected
to the memory of Lieut.. Samuel Benjamin
who died April IA, 1924, In the list year OF his
age An officer of the American Revolu ion
who fought i'll the sacred cause of his country
and The rights OF mankind from the ever
memorable morning of the 10Th of April, 1775,
to the surrender of Lord CORVALLIS at York
town on the 10Th of October, 1881, and from
thence to the close of that sanguinarv war
which established the freedom and inpepen-
dence OF the United States and gave them a
distinguished rank among the nations of the
earth" Mr.. Benjamin the subject of this
notice vas born and has always lived on the
farm where he died. He was married in 1920
to Catherine Stanwood of Brunswick She
died little more than ear ago they having
lived together more than sixty-two years. OF
the children there are now living Joseph S. of
Minneapolis, Mimi, Harriet, widow of the
late Col. William Cutter of Bangor, formerly
Land Agent of Maine, and Col. D. M Benja-
min, "a millionaire lamberman of Grand Rapids,
Mich. Mr. Benjamin took great interest in
tne building OF the Androscoggin railroad and
sank quite fortune in that enterprise.
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O'DonneIl Indicted for Murder.

The grand jury came into court this morn
ing aud returned an indictment charg ing
ODonnell with the murder Of James Carey
O'Donnell pleaded not guilty and his trial
was noStnnnad TO Nnvamher 21
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Trade Sale of blankets. Etc.
WASHINGTON.
"A sefui Hnvention- Weather Signals for
Farmers.

Farmers.
WASHINGTON, Oct. i7.--Mr. Alva II. Doap.
clerk in the Pension Office, has invented a
method of displaying weather signals in the
country for the benefit of farmers, which he
will lay before the Signal Service officials. 1t
provides for the adoption by the Signal Ser
vice OF system of signal fiage to be know as
Farmers signal flags, which are to be dis
played from the sides of United States mail
cars which pass rapidly and continuously over
the country on the great network of tracks.
Flags will signal information as follows: A
white flag meaning clear weather; blue flag,
fair weather; red, doubtful weather, and black,
stormy weather or high winds. The signals
can be ordered up from Washington by tele-
graph and the cost of the entire system, it ia
said, wonld he insignificant.
Postal Matters.
Postmaster General Gresham has ruled re-
duction on the first instant op domestic rates
of postage from three to two cents; reduced al
SO from the same rate to 4 cents per half
ounce, double postage charge upon letters
for delivery in the United States of commonly
called "shipletters which are conveyed to this
country By vessels not regularly employed in
conveying nails
Going for Their Pile.
w. W. Fitzgerald, pension agent, has sued
the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette aud its
Washington correspondent, III. v. Boynton
for 100000; also the St. Louis Globe Democrat
for $4,000, for libel.
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IF EATING wERE A FELONY

III EATING WE'RE A FELONY
IT GUILD NOT BE MORE TERRIBLY PUNISH
ED THAN BY THE TORTURES OF INDIGES-
ON. WHY ENDURE THEN? EVERY DYS-
PEP TIC KNOWS OR OUGHT TO KNOW, THAT
TARMANTsA EFFERVEsCEN sEs IT.
ZE &c APERHENT is A SPECIFIC FOR THE
COMPLAINT. WHY THEN SUFFER? IT Is
SHEER FOLLY. SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
oct5 eod2w
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brief diepatch yesterday morning stated
that Rev. F. e. Clark, formerly of this CITY.
had been installed Tuesday evening, over the
Phillips church, South Boston. Yesterdays
Boston papers state that the council for dis
missing DIR. Meredith was first convened, Rev.
DR.. Herrick acting as moderator. The council
was then called upon to install the new pastor.
Rev j. L. Withrow, d. D., was chosen moder-
ator. Alter long examination into the can
dt1ate's theological views it was unanimously
voted TO install him. The installation services
were held in the evening, Rev. DR.. j. L.
Withrow presiding. The pulpit was beautiful
ly decorated with flowers and plants The
church was crowded to its utmost capacity.
many being obliged to stand. The services
wero very impressive. 1t was an affecting
scelY when Rev. Dr. Meredith, his voice brok-
en- W th en otiop, bade farewell to his people,
and, with warm clasp of the hand, welcomed
his successor. bidding him God-speed in his
new field of labor.
After the reading of the minutes of the
council and devotional exercises, the sermon
was preached by Rev. W. NJ. Barbour, D. D.
He took his text from Acts vi, Al "But we
will give ourselves continually to prayer and
to the ministry of the Word"
The installing prayer was offered by the
father Of the new pastor, Rev. e. W. Clark;
charge to the pastor by Rev. j. L. Wiihrow,
d. D.; right hand of fellowship, Rev r. R.
Meredith, D. D.; address to the people, Rev.
e. X. Alden, d. D.; doxology; benediction by
the pastor, Rev. F. E. Clark.
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John Greeley, cripple, recently was burned
so he lived but few hours. His bed caught
fire when bis folks were out. He was about
20 years old and has been dumb and helpless
from birth.
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A Thousand People Homeless.

A Thousand People Homeless.
ROME, Oct. 1.-THE Vile Alegno, near the
city OF Brescia, mas been pestroyed Dy fire. A
thousand persons are made homeless by the
conhagration.
Foreign Notes.
The cattle market at Breslau has been
closed, ewing to an outbreak of plague among
cattle
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The Baptist church in Monson has de-
cided not to call g minister until next year.
lot has been purchased for parsonage, and
the cellar is begun.
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Mrs. Emma Ellis, only daughter of Judge
and Mrs Artemas Libbey of Augusta, died in
Cambridge, Mass Monday afternoon The
deceased was about So years of age She was q
very amiable lady. Two little children, the
Oldest girl four years of age, are left mother
less. The venerable Judge and Mrs. Libbey
have the sincere s. mpathy of the citizens OF
Maine in their bereavement. Ths funeral oc-
Cured at Judge Libbey's residence, at Angus
ia, yesterday