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The Portland daily press., 1885-12-18
Relfast,s Leeacias.

BY the death of Mrs. Nancy Green, as has been
before stated, the city of Belfast comes into pos
session OF a legacy Of $4,000 willed it by
Nathaniel Wilson, who died at Boston, Oct. 27,
1S49. At the time of his death he was purser in
the U. s, Navy, having been appointed by Gen.
Jackson. Mr. Wilson was much attached to his
native place, and by his will left his entire estate
to the city on the death of his three sisters, who
were to have life maintenance. The estate at
his death was S22, ,937, which with accumuatons
now amounts to iabout 100000 In his will he
says his object Is generally to promote the cause
of education and instruction in my said town of
Belfast" While the will does not specify free
public library its terms are so broad that it can
be easily so construed, and it Is generally con
ceded that the fund will go to support public
library.
The legacy of 500, 900 for free public library
by the late Paul r. Hazetine is now in the pos
session of the city.
By the terms of Mr.. Hazeltine's will 1000
were set apart for the erection of building and
the purchase of books the income Of the remain
der 70 be used in replenishing the library. A few
weeks ago MeSSrS. Charles B. and Benz. L. Hazel
tine trustees of the estate, in letter to the city
council intimated that the 100000 would soon be
paid over, and this we understand has since been
done. Belfast now has $4,000 for public
library a sum sufficient for good one. Next
spring it Will be incumbent upon the city council
to select q site erect a building and provide
books. The present generation has cause to be
grateful to Belfasts kind benefactors.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-18
ARMS FOR CUBA.
important Seizure on Board the City
of Mexico.
A Plot to Stir up Revolution in the
West Indies.

BROOKLYN N. Y, Dec. 1.-THE steamer City
of Mexico lying at Boards stores here, was
boarded by cnstom house officers yesterday, and
a large quantity of arms and ammunition was
found in the hold 1t was taken out, and an
officer was placed in charge of the ship to await
the action of the government Since the death of
the King of Spain the revolutionary party in Cuba
and the United States have renewed their en-
deavOrs to give Cuba her freedom, and the load
ing of this steamer with arms is but part OF
what is said to be an extensive Scnene TO seize
the island. 1t was said last night that the scheme
OF sending the City of Mexico TO CUBA mas been
considered for some time. It IS claimed that q
complete understanding had been arrived at, and
that 1t was the intention OF people VINO are behind
the matter to take on her number OF men, to
drop down to Newport News, and there get more
who have been sent there, and then proceed to
Florida where still more men were to be taken
on. The steamer was then to proceed TO a small
island near the southeast coast OF CuDa wnere
landing could be made and the crews transferred
to Cuba secretly in steam Launches whlcn were
on board
The captain was not on board last night, and
the other officers, as well as the custom house
officials, would give no information. Captain
Whalen at the barge office said: I'VE have got
the case here through the surveyors office, and
really do not know anything about it beyond the
fact that we have man in charge on board. The
ship will undoubtedly be libelled but for how
much cannot saw as that comes under the mar
shal's ofnce.' On Alexander Dock no one who
knew the present owner of the vessel could be
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-18
THE STATE.
ANDRoscoec1N COUNTY.

ANDRosCoGGIN COUNTY.
Cyrus Hersey, "a years DID, walked from his
home in North Auburn to Deering. the other day,
Mrs. Chapelle of Lewiston, the woman.so hor-
ribly burned, died and was buried Tuesday. Her
body was swollen frightfuljy. 1t was necessary to
bury her almost Immediately.
The State Fair trustees met at the Elm House
in Lewiston, Wednesday afternoon. They trans
acted routine business and closed up some unfin-
ished items. President Prince says that the re-
duration of the fair is out of Difference to the eat
tie men, who cannot well bring their stock to
Lewiston on Saturday.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
Rev. Mr.. Shirley has accepted q call to the pas
torate of the Congregational church in New
FRANKLIN COUNTY.
The Chronicle learns that Mr.. Ira X. Russell,
formerly master mechanic in the Maine Central
railroad repair shops at West Pennington, and
later at Waterville, has been appointed to posi-
tion on the Northern Pacific railroad in Oregon,
and has left for his new post of duty.
Rev. o. w. Rogers, former pastor Of the Con-
gregational church in Farmington, now pastor Of
church in Iowa, was recently presented with
$1,000 in cash by his parishioners.
The pastors Of the several churches in Farming
ton are taking turns in holding religious services
at the county Jail there Sundays.
Hon. James Gilfllan, ex-U. s. Treasurer, has
recently visited Pennington to consult with Dea.
j. p. Thwing concerning railroad which 1t Is
proposed to build in Florida.
PISCATAQUIs.
1t is reported that Hon. j. d. Taylor of Cam;
bridge, Ohio, has bought both the Dirigo and
Eastern slate quarries OF Monson.
PENoBsCoT COUNTY.
A party of prominent men in the iron and steel
trade visited Katahdin Iron Works Wednesday
The gentlemen constituting the party were Mr..
John Fritz, of the BesSemer Steel Works, Bethle-
hem, Pa; Mr., Trexler, superintendent of the
Reading, Pa. Iron Works; and Mr.. Cram, OF the
firm of Pancoast & Rogers, New York city.
sAGADAHoC COUNTY.
The large school at Parker's Head is suspended
for few weeks on account of measles.
SOMERSET COUNTY.
Some time ago, Mrs. Freeman Lisherness of
North New Portland was attacked with severe
pain in the thumb of her left hand, and despite all
efforts that could be put forth to arrest the disease
shoulder last Saturday.
The brick work of the new mill at Madison
which was laid by the thousand, has been meas
ured, and the number of bricks computed to be
over l 100000. The windows are all in and most
of the floors are laid in the building, while the
machinery is daily expected.
WALDO COUNTY,
The Republican journal of Belfast appears thi.
week in a new dress OF type, and an improved
makeup. The Journal is an excellent local pa
per, and one of our most enterprisng and inter
esting exchanges 1t deserves the success which
its columns show
YORK COUNTY.
Ivory Simpson, of York, who died. a few days
the town and the last pensioner OF the war 0
1912 living there. There are now living sever
children, seventeen grandchildren and eighteeT
great-grand-children.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-18
The Alleged Murder Case at jackson.


Additional evidence has been brought to light
In this somewhat remarkable case. County Att0r-
ney Rogers, in order to cover the case thoroughly
and remove all doubts as to the true cause of the
death Of Mrs. Helen Maria Larrabee caused the
body to be exhumed at Dixmont on Friday, and
another post mortem examination held. Drs.
Kilgore and S. w. johnson of Belfast, and DR..
Libby of Brooks, conducted the autopsy. While
the doctors at the coroner's inquest gave their
opinion that death resulted from excessive hem
orrhage, there was doubt as to whether or not
this was the fact. 1t was suggested that death
might have resulted from the lodgment of clot
of blood on the brain. At the examination on
Friday the brain was removed and every organ
thoroughly examined. The tissues and blood
vessels were found entirely emptied of blood, and
it is the unanimous opinion of the three physicians
that death resulted from hem0rrhage and from no
other cause. This second examination shuts on
that line of defence.
Mrs. Lydia Larrabee, the prisoner, is comfort
ably situated at the Belfast jail, her having
supplied her with feather bed, pillows, etc, so
that her room presents an attractive appearance.
Coroner Wilson has received the following
anonymous letter from Portland;
Mr.. Vilsdai
Dear Sr,-After reading the dreadful case of
cruelty of Mrs. Lydia Larrabee to her daughter
in-law feel it my duty to write you to see II you
can, with the help OF the jury, have this mother
and son punished as they should be for downright
murder The people demand that they should be
punished to the full extent of the law for such a
arrangement made for the care of the innocent
child. Hoping that justice viii be done, we are
Very respectfully,
CITIZENS OF PORTLAND
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-18
GENERAL NEWS.


Paul Hendricks, son of ex-Gov. William Hen
bricks, and cousin of the late Vice President
Hendricks, dropped dead In Madison, Ind, yes
terday. He was prominent in Grand Army
circles.
A complimentary dinner was given by, Mr.
John T. Clark last evening at Hotel Vendome,
Boston, to DIR, G. NJ. Woodward, Professor of
Mathematics and Mechanics of Washington Uni
versty, st, Louis. About 20 gentlemen were
present and the affair was most successful.
The preparations for the reception of Parnell in
New York are on grander scale than any Irish
movement that has ever taken place in that city.
Two children of French mill operative named
Bodgen, in Pondvlle suburb OF Auburn, Mass,
were burned to death last evening by The eX-
plosion OF kerosene lamp.
Dennis E. MCCARTHY, proprietor Of the Virginia
(Nevada) Chronicle. and one OF the best known
journalists on the Pacific Coast, died Wednesday
night.
Schooner Alert of Gloucester, Mass, engaged
in the Bank halibut fishery, has stocked $21 800
this season, and claims to be high line of the
whole Gloucester fleet.
Patrick Ford aud John Murphy, convicted of
the murder Of Capt. Murphy, and sentenced to be
hanged in New Orleans today, have been granted
a respite of thirty days.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-18
BIG BLAZE.
Jacksonville, Florida, Visited by 9
Disastrous CONFEDERATION,

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Dec ia fire which
broke out last night in Hpbbard's warehouse in
Jacksonville, Fla, spread to the Abel block, in
which were the Herald newspaper, Hazen's bill
lizard parlor Kentz Brothers store, and several
other concerns. The buildings in the rear OF
McCombie's, and Hubbard's and Abel's blocks,
and the wharf, have been destroyed with their
contents Hubbard's loss is estimated at $780,
OOO The other losses so far are about $15o,000
The papers of the Masonic Grand Lodge OF
Florida were destroyed. At 1 a. m. it looked as
if Jones & Bowen, wholesale gr0cers, and Keahn,
Funckagatt s. Benedict, wholesale and retail dry
goods dealers, would be burned out. The fire is
the most disastrous Jacksonville has ever known.
LATER.
The fire on Bay street was stopped this morn
ing at Kohn G. Benedcts store on the east the
western limit including McCornsh's hardware
store About a, m a portion of the front wall of
the Abel block fell crushing four colored iiremen,
one of whom, VIM. Bradley, was instantly killed,
and the other three were badly but not fatally
injured. A white fireman named Goff was badly
cut on the head by falling brick. During the
day man working among the debris was nearly
suffocated by the smoke and was carried to the
hospital IN helpless condition. The tiremen are
still at work on the fire. The loss is estimated at
S45O,O0O; insurance, $350,O00.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-18
THE STARVED MIsER.
Arrival Of the Remains of Rufus
CaYte In Camden.

CAMDEN, Dec. 1.-THE remains of Rufus
earle, whodied last week in Bellevue Hospital,
New York city, having been found in starving
condition, reached here for burial yesterday.
While in Camden part of every year, he lived
alhermit life in room parted off in his old barn.
He wore the same clothes many years, darning
and mendng them himself while his two sisters
lived on the old Carle farmhouse, within one hun
dred feet of the barn. Apparently he did not
enjoy happy family relations In the division OF
the Carle farm, Rufus had the share containing
the barn. He kept it scrupulously for himself,
coming home from New York to cut his hay every
year, and returning winters. Besides the $4,000
found in cash and the bank books on his person,
he had 800 acres of timber land in Tennessee,
said to be very valuable 1t is not known how
much his misery sayings from New York specu-
latiSns am amount ~ TO- bnt Is rgmored that s+tns the
are Mrs. Margery Richards and Miss Sarah Carle
of Camden and Mrs. John Crockett of Rockland
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-18

LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
PORTLAND, Me-, Dec. L., 1886.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-18
THE DYNAMITE PLOT.
Opinions of Prominent Citizens Of
San Francisco.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 17.-Many Of the most
prominent citizens OF this city were seen yester-
day concerning the dynamite plot. Most OF them
view it in a serious light. Mayor Bartlett says;
'Some days ago Chief of Police, Crowley in
formed me of the existence Of such a plot, but
did not apprehend any danger. was inclined to
believe that it was simply movement for dis
couraging Chinese immigration. They are hair
Drained fellows who would probably not hesitate
to inaugurate a reign oil terror in the Chinese
quarter and if once started they might be i'm
peled to 20 farther than they expected
The comment of the Bulletin in reference to
tins affair is worthy of attention. 1t says:
-@Disorder of any kind would be welcomed by
those who favor continuance OF COolie immigra-
tion. 1t is about the only condition at this time
that can save them from discontinue The best
investment that the Chinese Six Companies could
make is a startling dynamite melo-drama. II the
anti i-Chinese movement should become asSoclated
with disorder the Chinese Six Companies would
stand a chance to win."
Further charges of misdemeanor have been en-
tered against the prisoners, the object Delng to
have the matter thoroughly investigated.
Henry WeiSsman, one OF the tour qynamlCeTS,
was released on $4,000 bail last evening. foE
lowing his liberation meeting OF the German
branch of the anti-C00lie League was neld, al
which over 1000 persons were In attendance
Weissman was one of the principal speakers: he
denounced Coroner O'Donnell. On a call for a
show of hands, ODonnell was deposed from the
presidency Of the Ant-Coolie League. Matters
are now in a quiet state, and no trouble IS ex'
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-18
Order of Red Men.
Especial to the PREss.]


DOVER, N. H., Dec. 1.-THE fifth annual as
sembly of the Great Council of the New Hamp-
shire Improved Order of Red Men, met here to-
day with the Kamkatmagus tribe. After the us
ual reports, which showed splendid financial
standing, the following were elected officers for
the ensuing year;
Great Sachem-J. G. Dillon, Dover
Great Senior Sagwa-AlOnzo Tarbeli, Manehes-
ter. ,,,....-..,, ,,.,..,
Great C. of R.-O. j. ClorS, Dover.
Great Prophet-W. E. Littlefield, Manchester.
Great X Of WI Beaumont Biddeford:
Representative to Great Council OF the United
States-J q. Dixon Manchester.
Great Sannap-J. McElroy, Dover.
Great Mishenerna-E. Bursby, Bddeford.
G. VA Hussey, Dover.
G. of F.-Geo. w. Gray, Dover.
Trustees-J. NJ. Sawyer, John Forbes, Man
chester.
Five Past Sachems took the degree. There
were thirty five representatives present who were
rendered reception and dance tonight by the
Daughters of the Forest in American Hall.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-18
MEXICO.
A General Rebellion Expected Be-
fore Spring.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Dec. 1.-THE latest news from
the seat of the revolution in Mexico is contained
in the following special from Monterey to the
Globe-Democrat:
"a courier arrived in the city last night from Lin
arez, where the recent fight occurred between Gov.
GalandO's force of revolutionists and the alcade
Of the city, supported by the civil authorities.
He reported that three men were killed in the en-
gageInent 1t is now rumored that Galando and
his wing of Rodriguezs forces intend to intercept
Military Governor BelestOe before his arrival
here, and force him to recognition OF the seryic-
es they rendered in defending the civil govern
This move is said TO be an Offset to the distant
treatment received by Manuel Rodriguez at the
time he rendered his services to General Reyes.
The news which reached here recently IN regard
to ex-Presdent Gonzales being in the State of
Guanajuto at the head of 5000 men willing to
back him against the present administration, is
confirmed, but it is also said that negotiations are
going on between him and DiaZ, which, if salts
factorily terminated to both parties, will end all
trouble in Mexico for some time. If not then a
general rebellion may be expected ere spring
ODenS.V
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-18
Rockport,s Harbor of Refuge.
closed to Navigation.
PATRONS OF HusBANDRY.
Proceedings of Yesterdays Session
of the state Grange.

AUGUSTA Dec. 1.-THE third days session of
the State Grange opened at $50 a. m. today with
Master Robie in the chair. An hour and one
half was devoted to the exemplification OF the
unwritten work An amendment to the consti-
tuition making the meeting of the National Grange
biennial instead OF annual, as at present
was adopted. The amendment to reduce the
membership fees from SO to 81 met with much
opposition, acd was refused an Endorsement by a
heavy vote. The meeting then adjourned to az
ternoon.
In the afternoon the committee on agriculture
and education reported, the former vigorously
sustaining the Worthy Master in his course.
The offcers-elected were then installed by Past
Master Ham, assisted by Past Chaplain Parsons.
In the evening the fifth degree was conferred on
fifty candidates by Kennebec Pomona Grange,
and the committees on resolutions, printing, good
of the order and fire insurance reported.
Final adjournment was reached at IL, previous
to which, however, a love feast of one hour was
participated in, speeches being in order
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-18
GOOD FOR MAINE.
A Large Shoe Manufacturing Firm to
Move from Massachusetts.

BOSTON, Dec 17.--B. Frank Spinney q Co.,
shoe manufacturers of Lynn, who do from ST.
900, 900 to 81, 100000 worth of business annu-
ally, formerly did their entire business in Lynn.
Now only portion is done there and the remain
der at Norway, Me. The labor union dctatlon,
which the firm pronounces unusually severe upon
them, has resulted in their coming to the conclu-
sion to remove their entire business to Maine.
The labor union will centre their hght on Spn1-
ney & Co. at Norway. Public opinion Is now with
the firm and all the men employed are called up
on to sign paper agreeing to never become con-
neeted with any labor union
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-18

A convention of mayors and aldermen from 21
cities of the state OF Iowa, convened at Des
Moines, Wednesday, and resolved to msmOrialize
the legislature for amodifcation of the prohibit
Ory law, which would permit cities of 1000 or
more population to control the sale of liquor as
they thought BEST provided they did not issue
any license for less than $780,
The Incorporating mill of the Hazard Powder
Company at Hazardville, Conn, exploded yeSter-
day morning. The building contained about 400
pounds OF powder. No zone was In the building or
near enough to be seriously hurt. The loss can
not be learned.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-18
a case OF Unusual pepravIty.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Dec. H.-Catherne
Doughan, "Queen of the Italian colony notori.
Gus habtue of italian dives, after an unsuccessful
attempt at suicide in her cell last night made ner
o5th annearance before the police court tins
1nnrniug This is a case of unusual depravity. A
few Years ago while alstudent at wellesley Mass
She became infatuated with Harvard student n;o Oh
nssde for their marriage Her father, a wealthy
banker. learning Of tile affair objected and took
her TO Montreal where the student teowea iii any
Under promise 81 marriage she accompanied nm
to Hartford. She was soon deserted, however,
and from that time her downfall was RAPID. ano
to-day she is of the most notorious cnaractels
among the Italians who, because OF ner Deauty
call her 'the queen" Her father was recenlls
here desirous of taking her home but she Ieluseu @
to CO. The Italians paid her fine ana took hei
back to their haunts.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-18
RAILROAD MATTERS.
BANGOR & prscATAoU1s.

BANGOR & PIsCATAQUIs.
Since Bangor rejected the offer OF the Maine
Central for the Bangor Piseataquis railroad. the
friends of the railroad from Skowhegan to Mon
son and Greenville are very confident that the
same will be built at an early day. The survey
week, and it is announced that very favorable
route was found This week the party will begin
their survey from Monson Junction to Skowhe-
railroad, proposes to spend the winter selling the
stock and bonds of the road, and the only, ques-
tiOn that apparently now remains as to whether or
not the extension Of the road will be made will be
settled when the stock and bonds for the same
are placed upon the market. The friends OF the
road are confident that it will be built
~ NOTES.
On an application of the Missouri Pacific road,
the Texas 8 Pacific railroad has been placed in a
receivers hands.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-18
IN THE Kinks.
BIJoU SKATING PARLoR

BIJoU SKATING PARLOR.
Tonight, at the Biiou, will be ladies' night, the
most popular evening of the week, and large
party is assured. Saturday afternoon the third
game of polo in the Grammar School League viii
be played the contestants being the teams from
the North and Cumberland street schools. THESE
are the leading clubs In the league, ana much IN
tercst Is manifested by the boys In the game.
THE ELITES DEFEAT THE BIJoUs.
The Bijous were obliged to succumb to the
Elites in the league game played at Wateryille
last night. Simpson tended goal for the Elites,
and played great game making about thirty fine
stops. The Bijous say it was a good game II they
did lose three straight. The last goal was crowd
ed in, Pickett almost going in with the ball. The
summary:
Goal. Won by. Made by. Rush. Time
-. Elite -. Adams. White 49,. 71sm
2...... Elite -. Hodgdon. White. ,27I4m
3d.. Elite. =. Unknown. Butler. 10 IN
Referee-Mr. Roundy of Fairfield.
THE GRANITE cITys WIN,
There was good audience to witness the league
game in Lewiston last night, between the Granite
Citys and the Lewistons. 1t was lively game, as
the summary shows:
Goal. Won by, Made by. Rush, Time
L.. Lewiston. Stevens. Stevens. Pm
2.... Lewiston. -. Furbusll .Sheehan. I'm
g.. Granite City,. Barbour. stevens =. ION
A.. Granite City. Barbour. ..Sheehan. -. los
g.. Granite City,, Locke. Caviss.. 80. ON
Referee-Mr. Meligan.
NEW ENGLAND POLO LEAGUE.
League games played last night resulted as fol-
lows:
At Haverhll-Salems, 3; Havcrhills, 1.
At Somerville-Somervilles, 3; BrocktonS, ].
At -Walthams, 8; Bostons. I.
NOTES.
The Saems are endeavoring to secure Mr.. Geo.
w. Dow to play goal for them.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-18

TRIcHINoSiS EPIDEMIC.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-THE trichinosis epidemic
that had its origin in birthday party given by
the Weitzel family, Thanksgiving eve Keeps
swelling and fears are now entertained for the
lives of at least three of the patients. Seventeen
OF those who attended the party are now sick,
and as over thirty partook Of the ham 1t Is ex-
nected more victims will be heard from.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-18
Knights of Labor.

On Tuesday evening branch of the knights
Labor was formed in Bath, and 264 memb
were enrolled, and organized by o. c. PhilliI
Auburn, the Master Workman Of the order
fifteen officers elected. The new knig'
chiefly ship carpenters. The charter y
number more than any other branch of
yet organized in New England,
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-18
Trial of a Famous Murder Case.

DUBLIN, Dec. 1.-THE trial of William Shee-
han and Daniel Brown for the murder of Gather
inc, Thomas and Hannah Sheehan, near Castle
town Rock, county Cork, eight years ago, was be-
gun on Monday. The last case had been post
poned from the last aSSiZeS. In the meantime adj
ditional witnesses had been obtained. John Du-
ane and his son swore that they saw the prisoners
kill the Sheehans with an adZe, and that they, the
witnesses were forced to assist the murderers in
throwing the bodies of the victims into well.The
defence claimed that the Duanes were the muir
derers. The jury considered the case from pm.
to midnight, but were unable to agree and were
discharged Eleven of the jurors favored con-
victiOn. The case was to be tried again TODAY.