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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-11-21
PERSONAL AND PECULIAR.

They are talking in Chicago about building
million-dollar opera house.
The captain of a Boston sloop has been
fined $40 by the custom house authorities of
Newport for having her name on the stern
painted in white letters on a red background
instead of white letters on black back
ground.
1t costs something to be English. A pair
of English shoes, hideous in appearance and
rough in finish, often represents, duties in
cluded, an expenditure Of $40 or more. The
importation of London-made clothing by our
AnglOmaniacs is beginning to assume the
dimensions of business.
A strip of arabian paper dating from the
ninth century, and containing a woodcut
with ornaments and initials, has just been
found among the papers of the Austrian
Archduke Rainer. This relic shows that the
art of woOdcutting was probably Of Arabian
origin, or that it was, at all events, known
to the Arabs In the ninth century.
"a mammoth KETTLE" says the Scientific
American, sis nearly completed at Whites
boro, n. Y. 1t is eight feet in diameter on
the inside, and is to be twenty-four feet
long. 1t is made of steel plate one inch in
thickness. The sides are double, one and
S6Veu-elSIltlS INCHES apart, l6lu Dy screw
bolts, each end of them rivited. 1t will hold
thirty-six tons of melted tallow, and is in
tended to furnish additional facilities in
making soap at a large factory in New York.
Its weight is fifteen TONS"
The clock in Col. Lamont's room in the
White House has in it a cathedral gong that
has such charming sound that persons fire.
quently wait to hear it strike. There is
clock in Miss Cleveland's room that has been
going without the interruption of an hour
for over twenty-five years. In the Presi-
dents bedroom there is another beautiful
clock. In the blue parlor the famous clock,
once the property of Napoleon Bonaparte,
and by him presented to Gen. Lafayette, who
in turn presented it to President George
Washington, still keeps perfect time. 1t is
of alabaster and French gilt bronze. 1t runs
for thirty days at one winding In the red
room President Lincoln's clock of ebony and
gold still strikes the quarters, halves and
hours with wonderful precision. The only
American clock in the White House was
manufactured in New York. 1t is kept in
the green room, and was purchased when
James Munroe was President.
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AID FOR GALVESTON.
Contributions Still Pouring into the
Stricken City.

STRICKEN City.
GALVESTON, Tex, Nov. 2o.-Contrbutions still
continue to flow in for the relief of the sufferers
by the fire. The total amount subscribed thus far
reaches S95, 800, of which $71 500 has been re-
ceiyed The relief committee reports that it has
relieved 687 applicants. representing about $500
persons recipients of home and outside charity
up to the present time Col Sinclair of the relief
committee, is of the opinion that scarcely more
than one half of the applications have been re-
ceived and examined.
The local assembly of Knights of Labor have
addressed a communication to the Associated
Press endorsing Mayor Fulton's proclamation
warning artisans and laborers not to seek Calves
ton at present in expectation Of securing employ
ment
The committee of elergymen appointed by the
mayor to act in conjunction with the Citizens
Relief Committee have issued an appeal for aid,
in which they say: sThe general losses OF our
people are far beyond all first conceptions. For
months, distress will prevail. Whatever help a
fpahzg IGbd see fit to send will be most
Rev. DR.. Bird and the other clergymen of the
city.
The Odd Fellows request the papers to publish
the names of Thomas NJ. Joseph, r. L. Sheirard
and |. c. Leny as a committee duly appointed to
receive contributions from brother lodges for the
benefit of Odd Fellows who are sufferers from the
and applied by the Odd Fellows.
The Fire Insurance Association of London, the
heaviest losers by the fire. cabled its agency yes
terday: "Draw sight drafts on the London office
for sf25,oo0., Settle claims Immediately"
Among the larger contributions yesterday were
So, ,298 from the citizens of Houston 81 900 from
the Produce Exchange of New Orleans and an ad-
ditional 5000 from the citizens of Kansas City,
$40 from Houthal, Whitehead Weissman & Co.,
of New York and S25 from Mayor Low of Brook
lyn
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 2O-Hon. Thos. Ochiltree
of Texas appeared before the citizens relief COM
mittee this afternoon in the interest of the suf-
ferers by the Galveston fire. Mr.. Ochiltree stated
that Galveston required outside aid to the extent
of 100000. The number of the people who re-
quired assistance in his opinion was over 5000.
The committee directed the mayor to issue an ap-
peal for contributions.
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RAILWAY MATTERS.
EURorEAN And NoRrH AMERICAN.

EUROPEAN AND NORTH AMERICAN.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the
European and North American Railway occurred
in Bangor, Wednesday. The stockholders de-
cded to elect only eight directors, and they were
chosen as follows: Noah Woods, N c. Aver, T.
j. Stewart, Sprague Adams +. A. Wilson, ChaS.
P. Stetson G. f. Bragg and S. III. Blake, and the
meeting was then adjourned until Dec. 10th.
BANGOR & PIsCATAoUIs.
The Bangor Commercial says: "The committee
who went over the Bangor & Piscataquis railroad
Tuesday, report everything in good condition
Members of the committee express the opinion
that is not for the interest of the city to accept
the offer made by the Maine Central for the road
No further negotiations will probably be entered
into at present. The Bangor & PiscataquiS is now
doing both good freight and passenger business.
NOTES
President Samuel Thorne, Vice President j.
Kennedy Todd and General Manager +. W. Cram
of the New Brunswick Railway have just made a
tour of inspection over the road, finding it in a
satisfactory condition The freight business is
reported. .as good with the probability of an in
crease after there is good shedding on the country
roads.
The contract for the construction of the Short
awarded to the International Railway Company.
BY the terms of the contract the road is to be com
menced within six months and is to be completed
in four years from the first of January, 1886,
General Superintendent Stephenson of the
Grand Trunk has been on tour of inspection
over the Portland division of the road. He was in
this city Thursday.
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XETANTED-Ladies to bring their lace curtains,
w pillow shams, and underwear and have them
done up in fine shape No machinery usedto wear
them out. Goods called for and delivered. EURE
KA LAUNDRY No.s15 Temple street. III
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FrYeburg Academy.

One hundred and thirty-sx scholars have been
in attendance during the present term, which
closes next week, without diminishing at all the
number of pupils i'm the village district school,
This ancient institution older that any college in
the State, and older than any academy in the
State, with single exception-thus maintains its
position at the head in point of numbers.
As the regular exhibition occurs at the close Of
the academic year in June, there will only be a
rhetorical and musical entertainment on Tuesday
evening next; for which an admission fee will be
received to aid in purchasing chandelier for the
hall.
The lyceum, conducted entirely by the students,
has been maintained very successfully this term,
and proved tobe of great service to those who
take part in it.
The fall number of "The Academy Bell" under
the editorial charge of the graduating class, will
be issued in a few days from the Bridgton News
ofice. Although the printing has been satisfac-
toriy DONE it is hoped that the next years issue
will appear nearer home.
Miss Helen NJ. Staples brings to her first term
here as associate principal. large experience in
other schools, with the additional advantages Of
foreign travel retaining also so strong a hold on
her former pupils, that several of them follow her
to this new field of labor
AS Miss Robinson the former teacher of elocu-
tion, was prevented from resnming instruction at
the beginning Of the term by dangerous illness,
and subsequently by other engagements, her
place is to be filled for the remainder of the year
by Miss Caroline Roach of Maiden, Mass. how
has already been introduced i'll this State by her
Instructions in the academies, and by public ex-
hibitiOnS as an elOcutioniSt
Rev. G. d. Barr0ws, ID. d., OF San Francisco, a
former principal and now Il trustee Of the
academy, who is still on his foreign tour, in a let
ter received from Florence last week, authorizes
the payment of two prizes of $50 each and two Of
$50 each, to be awarded to the scholars for ex-
cellence in composition and defamation, and for
proficiency i'm study.
H. j. Libby Esq, of Portland, also member of
the board of trustees manifestS his interest in the
school, by requesting that new catalogue shall
be issued at his expense.
Mr. Richardson, the principal shows his faith
in the future OF the Academy, as well as his loyai-
" to his own alma mater by building himself a
house, which will be ready for use in the early
spring. The site happens to be that of the old
church in which Daniel Webster gave his 4th OF
July Grafton in 1902.
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RiEL AGITATION.
The Excitement In Canada on the
Decrease.

MONTREAL, Nov. 20.-The idea of having the
remains of Riel brought here is gradually being
abandoned. L. o. David stated today that he, for
one would not work in that direction. He said
that the consequences of such a move might prove
very injurious to the French Canadians, and he
did not feel disposed to shoulder so grave re-
sponsibility. Several aldermen of this city waited
upon the chairman of the police committee yes
terday and informed him that it was incumbent
upon the authorities to put stop to the noisy
demonstrations which are becoming nuisance to
peaceabe citizens, and might in future lead to a
serious breach of the peace. The chairman ac-
cordingy gave orders to the chief OF police. who
has written the Laval and Victoria authorities,
notifying them that further demonstrations must
be prevented.
The students of McGin University at Montreal
have decided not to participate in any demonstra-
Riel.
A despatch received from Terre Bonnie says
that the town is in state of stupor. Stores are
closed and Grape hangs on every door.
Nicholas Flood Dayen, Justice Of the peace OF
Regina, and Pere Andre, telegraph Jointly to the
Toronto Globe as follows: "We have visited the
body of Louis David Riel, and certify there is not
a word of truth in the statement that the body
was disfgured, and that not a hair was impr0p-
erly removed In the presence Of Sheriff Chap
leau, attending officially, and a. number of RiePs
friends we saw the corpse, and repeat that there
is not worth Of truth in little of foundation
for the statement that he was in the least i'll
treated"
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GARDENERS New Water Works,

GARDINER, Nov. 20.-The Gardiner Water
Company celebrated the opening of its works to-
day, in a very successful manner, attracting large
crowds OF people. Work was commenced on the
works in June last, and pipes have been laid
through all the principal streets of the city and
the adjoining town of Farmingdale The water
supply comes from Cobbosseconte stream, and a
pumping station and reservoir, with capacity of
two million gallons, have been erected about a
mile from the city, on the shores of the stream.
Hydrants have been placed along the line for use
in case of fire, and today thirteen large streams
were thrown into the air at one time from the by
drants on Water street, making fine display.
The citizens rendered the officers an builders of
the works complimentary banquet at the John
son House tonight, at which speeches were made
by Weston Lewis Josiah H. Maxcy, Mayor john
son, NJ NJ. Tidd, the engineer of the works, H. s.
Webster, z. F. Little and several others.
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PATRONS OF HUsBANDRY.
Yesterdays Proceedings of the Ma
tlonai Crange-Installation of Off

Boston, Nov. 2O.-At the morning session, Mr..
L. Rhone of Pennsylvania offered the following
resolution, which was adopted:
Whereas The true policy of government should
be to give protection to every industry OF the
country and that it is as much an American ln-
dustry to protect the raw material as to manutac-
ture it; therefore,
Resolved, That the National Grange, assembled
in annual session, enters its protest against the
present policy of the American manufacturers, IN
pursuing free trade policy in the ADMISSION OF
raw material and high protection on manufac-
lures, which strikes directly at American farmers
and producers of raw material.
On motion of MIR. w. II. Toothaker, OF Kansas
the appointment of committee to attend the
coming session of Congress for the purpose OF Sc
curing legislation in the interest of agriculture,
was ordered.
The installation of the newly elected officers
then took place, the retiring Master, MI. >. j.
Woodman acting as installing officer.
At the afternoon session, W. IL. Stimson OF New
Hampshire offered resolution providing Tor the
appointment of delegate to represent the Ma
tOnal Grange at the annual session OF the Domln-
ion Grangeof Canada. :,
The report of the committee on digest IN regard
to amendments to the constitution and bylaws,
occupied the greater part OF the afternoon, ana
was finally adopted. ,. I,
At 4.30 b M, the National Grange adjourned
sine die,
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THE INDIANS.
Alarming Reports from the North
west Territory.

WINNIPEG, Man, Nov. 2o.-Despatches from
Battleford concerning the Indians are of the most
alarming nature. 1t has for some time been
known that the southern Indians in Northwest
Territory did not profit by the lesson given their
northern brethren, but have been more aggres-
sive than ever 1t is now asserted that the south
ern and northern tribes of Indians are on the
point of forming an alliance to sweep the whole
country from the far north to the boundary line,
massacreing the inhabitants, and destroying their
homes. This means much more than the late re-
bellion. 1t will be impossible for the government
to compare it to a simple riot. 1t means a revolt
of the entire indian population of the northwest
unless vigorous and immediate measures are
taken. From information obtained from runners
who have been among the various tribes, and
from observations of others it is predicted that
trouble may come at any moment. The govern
ment was warned very much in the same manner
of the Saskatchewan trouble, but neglected to
take precautionary measures until too late.
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TERRIBLE CALAMITY.
Five Female Patients Perish in a
Burning lnfirmarY.

SANDUsKY, o., Nov. 20.-The county intirmary
near this city was partially destroyed by fire to-
night, and five women were burned to DEATH The
superintendent was badly injured, and is unable
to give any information. There were SO inmates.
The names of the victims are: Mary Latchen of
Sandusly Mrs. Newlamb of Berlin Heights, Mrs.
Scheubler Of Sandusky, Mary Upper of Sandusky,
and Mary Miller of SanduSky. Superintendent
ing to remove the inmates of the insane depart
ment, and is still unconscious. The fire was
caused by defective fue.
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a FEMALE FIEND.
The Reception New York Seaman
Cot from His Wife.
She Throws vitrioI in His Face and
Then Turns 1t Down His Back.

JERSEY CITY, N. j., Nov. 20.-On October 5th
last Herman Nelson, steward of the bark sigma
returned to his home in New York, having been
at sea for year. He learned that his married
daughter had died during his absence and that
his wife was living with her son-in-law, Herman
H Pohdee, in Jersey City. Nelson visited the
house and learned that his wife three months pc
his wife, and she threw quantity of vftriol into
his face, and as he ran down stairs the woman
leaned over the banisters and poured more vitriol
down his back. Nelson was horribly burned and
at one time it was feared he would die. His wife
and Pohdee were arraigned in court to-day. Mrs.
Nelson pleaded guilty to indictments charging
her with an atrociouS assault, bigamy and incest
Nhe latter offence consisted in her marriage with
her son-in-law which is prohibited under the laws
OF New Jersey) She was sentenced to the
States prison at hard labor for five years for
bigamy, five years for yitriol throwing.
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POLITICAL ASSESSMENTS.
A Commotion Caused Among New
York City Officials.

NEW YORK, Nov. Goat the afternoon session
OF the committee of the State Senate, which is
investigating the New York city departments,
two stenographers of the civil district courts testi
fed to paying money literally ont of their salaries
towards election expenses and for other purposes.
One stenOgrapher attached to Judge McCarthys
Court said hepaid in this way $1,000 year out of
his salary of $4,000. This money, he afterwards
When he stopped these payments, Judge Nc
Carthy told him an agreement was an agreement,
and he ought to live up to it, and not doing so he
was discharged. The name of this witness was
George StraSs.
Maurice J. 0'Connor the stenographer in Judge
VIM. III. Killys civil district court said he was
told after he got the position that Judge Kelly had
an expensive law suit on hand and needed pecu-
mary assistance. Between his appointment in
1882 and the latter part of 1884 he paid over
S2,939 and when the witness stopped his pay
ments he was discharged. This testimony caused
considerable commotion among the city officials.
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vETANTED-A capable girl, by MRS. M. A.
w JEWELL, 81 Pine st. Apply between a.
m and / d In. lS-l
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MYRIADs OF cRAssHoPPERs.
a Remarkable STORY from Arkansas

HELENA, Ark, Nov. 2o.-The citizens of this
place aroused at an early hour yesterday morn
ing by what many of them at first thoughtto be a
very heavy rainstorm, but on looking out they
were surprised to see a clear sky filled with what
appeared to be snow flakes and to find that it was
notran that was pattering withIsuch force against
the roofs and windows of the houses. InveStiga-
tion proved that the air was filled with grass
hoppers. Citizens who have seen the dreaded
pests sweep down and consume whole fields in
Kansas say that in numbers the visitation last
night exceeds anything ever seen in the country
ten fold They were passing from east to west
Great Numbers of them were disabled by hitting
against buildings and other obstructions as they
to shovel them from off the sidewalks into the
streets. They are genuine Kansas grasshoppers.
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Died at Harpswell Island, ON the 11th instant
an only child, a daughter of Mr.; VIM. Millen,
aged years. The child was vaccInated and died
soon after the operation but whether the result
of it or from some hidden cause it may be diff
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HIS LAST LETTER..
The following is the last letter Wilkinson Wrott

to Mrs. Knowles of Augusta.
Kind Friend: received your kind and well
com come letter on the goth, and it was with sorrow
that heard of your continued poor health. did
nave hope for a few days, but it is gone You
asked me to speak to you as should to a sister
or mother; but ask you how you could think
could talk to my mother, surrounded with people
with their eyes and mouths wide open to pick up
every word for ridicule and scotfing to fit it to
down hill, for so do feel it is with me. don't
know who, or how many will read this before it
leaves the prison. You say go to Christ in suppl
cation and prayer / am sorry to say that is
lieve, should feel myself hypocrite if 1 did. If
you ask me if | wish l was such as you say a
Christian should be, from my heart can honestly
say yes, for think it an honor to any one that
can say say he is Christian. wish could, but do
some of my past life. When got into this trouble
| resolved that my past life Should die with me.
Not that it is so black it has been painted. but
have an aged mother and father, who if they
were to know the manner of my death, think it
would be the cause of their own death: | had
rather die than that they should know that they
had son condemned for a crime such as mine.
Life would have no pleasure for me if thought
prolongng mine shortened theirs one day.
November twenty-siXth between the hours of
eleven and two, is the time appointed for my fare
well to this world. You can tell if you have been
instrumental in giving one word of cheer, when
Itell you that you are the only person that feel
sincere regard for. Since eighteen years ago
have thought could never have any belief in any
one belonging to this State, much less friendship
such as ! feel for you and your family. In
fact you do not seem to me at all like a Maine
they all like, when they see foreigner under
cloud, to do all they can to keep him under, and
when one is suffering for that which he did not
do, and the good citizens of Maine knew he was
suffering wrong, have yet to see that one put
out his hand to right the wrong done to a foreign
er. In regard to forwarding your letters, 1 will
see when the time comes.
Your friend
DANIEL WILKINSON.
This letter also contained one to the little girl
1t told of his disobedience in running away to sea
instead of going to school as his parents wished
and of his adventures in salt mines, lumber mills
and at sea. He expressed regard for her and
said he never before had been blessed with a lit
tie gr's love. He compared himself to strange
dog that everybody kicked as he passed along the
street. and drew moral for her from his bad life.
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Suit Against a Mercantile Agency.

NEW YORK, Nov. 20-A Montreal special says
the firm of Crosley Co., dry goods retailers who
sued Bradstreets for $4,000 damage by reason
of false report published in their notification
sheet to the effect that the firm was asking an ex-
tension from its English creditors liabilities of
S360,0o0, this morning got judgment for $4,000 or
more.