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MARTHA WASHINGTON SOCIETY.
The Annual Reports and Election OF
Officers.

The annual meeting Of the Martha Wash
ington Society was held yesterday afternoon
with Mrs. Redlon, No. 4G Brown street. The
following reports were read and adopted;
sEcRErARY's REPORT.
Mrs. Beale, the secretary, reported as fol-
lows:
In answer to applications made, we would re-
port the following statistics as the result OF the
years work: We have distributed by vote OF the
ySrds woo pODs ~ vsS eUoH %
dress goods, 534 yards cotton cloth, 410 yards
print, 2S yards sllesia, 21 " yards eambrie, 1874
ham, rs pairs boots and shoes, 10 pairs rubbers,
10 pairs hose, pairs mittens, 81 ready made
new garments, 1922 second hand garments 2
hoods, bonnets and hats quilts, comforters,
blankets felt skirts and s11l.75 In money.
There has been held during the year 80 weekly
meetings, at all OF which deep solieitude has
been manifested to accomplish as FAR as possible
formed.
The largest number present at any one meeting
was 30. The average attendance has been good,
and our subscription list has been increased by
the addition Of new members. Our active mem
bers now number about fifty, with an actual sub
scription list Of about three times that number.
While we have much to be thankful for in the
general prosperity Of the Society, the years as
they bring US good gifts are also taking from us.
One by one our old members are leaving US, and
their familiar faces are vanishing from our sight.
the death Of seyeral-Mrs Mary Tuxbury, Mrs.
5: r. Leayltt, Mrs. Mary Bonney Miss Martha
Chase and Mrs. Thomas +. Beals. The last
named, although comparatively new member,
was much interested In the cause and ever ready
and willing TO assist In its behalf
In order TO carry on this work of charity sue
cessfully we must have money and we feel Obliged
TO make an appeal 10 the public. To this end we
are preparing for fair TO be held some time In
February, and any contributions either Of money,
or goods. or fancy or useful articles, will be
thankfully received Wes<nOw that the calls up
on the charitable as this season OF the year are
almost without number. Yet we believe that this
old and well known society will not be overlooked.
but on the contrary as its wants are made known,
its means will be abundantly Increased.
To our treasurer's report you are referred for q
detailed account Of our financial condition.
Full of thankfulness to those friends, who by
their gifts and attentions have continually as
sisted us, we enter upon another year with glad
expectations, hoping 1t may be rich In its results.
TREAsURER's REPORT.
From the report Of the treasurer, Mrs. l.,
9. Dodge, we learn that the society paid out
1857 go last year, leaving balance Of sl5.9S
on hand.
OFFICERS ELECTED.
The following officers were reelected:
President-Mrs. N. f. RedlOn.
Vice President-Miss Lydia kLggore.
Secretary-Mrs. q. W. Beale.
TrQa
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A Sad Case of Suicide

CHICAGO, Dec. 23.-Mrs. Jessie Johnston,
wealthy Board of Trade speculator, and wife
of young lawyer at Knoxville, Iowa, threw
herself into the lake at 39th street today.
Her rich apparel and beautiful face attracted
the attention of a group of boys who saw
her Fastening toward the breakwater They
washing against the pier. A rope was
thrown to her by the boys, but she refused to
grasp 1t. The body was recovered. 1t is
stated by friends of Mrs. johnson that her
intellect, previously brilliant, has been more
or less unbalanced since her ADMISSION to the
Iowa bar about four years ago. Over study
is the cause assigned. Mrs. Johnston came
to Chicago only short time ago to place
herself under the care Of physician.
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MIND READING.
4 Boston Journalist Successfully
Initiates MIR. Bishops Wonderful
Feats

BosToN, Dec. 23.-At a large attended
meeting Of the Boston Press Club Tonight
at which there was considerable gathering
of invited guests, Charles Howard Montague
of the Globe, who has recently been expert
menting in the performance Of feats Of So
ing gave an exhibition that was no
less successful than that recently given at
the Vendome by Washington Irving Bishop.
Mr.. Montague successfully emulated almost
every one of the remarkable feats performed
by Bishop, including the reproduction Of the
ticles and their restoration to their owners
while blindf0lded. The exhibition created a
great deal Of sensation, inasmuch as its
success would seem to demonstrate the cor
rectness Of Montague's explanation Of
Bishops phenomenal performance.
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FROM BOSTON.
OF Interest to Horsemen.

BosToN, Dec. 23.-The New England As.
sociatiOn of trotting horse breeders held q
special meeting here today. Gen. w. 5. Til.
ton of Boston, presiding A permanent or
ganization was effected by the election of
Gen. TIlton president, Hon. Geo. b. Loring,
Col. Jno. B. Clark, Manchester, N. H.. G. II
Nelson Of Maine; III. j. Curtis of Vermont
and Henry Bull, Jr., of Rhode Island, vice
presidents; s. w. Partin, secretary; j. II
Graham, treasurer. A resolution was passed
in substance, that all colts to participate il
the stak races of the Association should b,
owned in New England at least two years
and that they should be owned by member;
of the Association. Arrangements were be
gun for the opening of the stakes for colt
one, two, three, four aud five years old.
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RESCUED IN Mio-ocEAN.
Fearful Experience of the Crew of a
Nova Scotia Bark.

BosToN, Dec. 23.-Steamer Galileo, Cap t
James, arrived this morning from Hull, En-
gland. The captain reports Dec. 11th, lat.
1898, long. 1852 west, that he sighted a
wreck flying signals of distress He hove to
the bark Kryolith, Capt. Stephens, of Pan
shara, n. s., from Philadelphia for Tralee,
Ireland, with cargo of corn in bulk A
life boat Of the Calico was launched, and in
charge Of Chief Officer Coleman reached the
rnnnns bisb The canton snd A. cre .S SCI ~ was
EN- men were taken aboard the steamer, and
the voyage was resumed, the bark being
abandoned, as she was waterlogged and in a
sinking condition. Capt. Stephens, of the
bark, reports great suffering of his crew and
himself, and the losing of one sailor, Frank
Cook Of Bristol, who was washed overheard
and drowned
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killed in Virginia May "a, 1854, while IN com
mand. He was for four years, ending In
1853, president Of the Northern Railroad Of
New York. In January, 1861, he was ap-
pointed one OF the Peace Commissioners
from Massachusetts, TO the national eonven-
tion held at Washington prior 10 the break
ing out of the civil war. In June, 1868, he
was appointed United States assistant
treasurer for Boston, and held the offiee un-
til the expiration Of his second commission
In 1863. The honorary degree Of A. M. was
conferred upon him by Bowdoln College In
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Injured by an EXPLOSION,

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 23-Second Engineer
Thomas Hunter and three Chinese fremen
of the British steamer, Suez, were probably
fatally burned to-day by the explosion Of
gas in the vessels coal bunkers, caused by a
flame Of lamp which Hunter carried. Three
other Cinnamon were badly burned.
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a Hotel Burned,
ROBBED THE MAILS.
A Boy Seventeen Years Old Caught
In Chicago.

CHICAGO, Dec. 23.-RObert J. Calladlne,
employed as stamper in the city distribu-
ton department. Of the postofhce, was arrest
ed last night by Inspector Bassett, for rob-
bing the mails. Calladine has been suspect
ed for several months, as dnring that time
money has continually disappeared from let
ters passing through his hands. He was
amount OF his peculations Is not known but
is supposed to be considerable. Calladine is
only IL years Of age and was appointed about
a wear ago
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Temple Lodge.

At the annual meeting Of Temple Lodge.
Of Masons. in Deering. held Wednesday eve
ming. the following officers were elected:
MASTER. q. Scates.
senior Warden-Henry II. B. Hawes
Junior Warden--J. a. Skillings
rreasuTer-SeWall WOOdm4n
Seeretary-O. A. Cobb.
Trustess-Alonfs LiblS q A. 0obb sewaii
WnOdman
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B. A. Atkinson & Co., Corner Pearl and
Middle streets, Portland, respectfully an
nounce a full line of Holiday Goods for
the million, consisting of elegant Work
Baskets. beautiful but not costly pres
ent Rattan Chairs and Rockers with
Cushions and without Cushions. Rustic
Rockers in beautiful coverings. Students
Rockers and Gents Easy Chairs in great
variety. Lounges, all kinds and prices.
Backing Boxes containing Backing.
Brush and Whisp Broom, Foot Rests that
beat the world for style and price, but
hest of all for all concerned, is our Plush
Top Ottoman Cuspadore, this is the
greatest novelty in the land, price $2.35
and $275. Come and see the biggest
novelty. and at same time an article that
while taking the place, yet removes all
the Objectionable features of Cuspa-
dore. Writing Desks for Gentlemen,
Writing Desks for Ladies, Writing Desks
with Roll Tops for Children. Chairs for
the Child9n. Sleds for the Boys and all
kinds of Christmas Presents for every
body, but in the mean time, don't forget
the Solid and Substantial Articles that
make the best and most lasting present;
such AS Chamber Set, Parlor Set, a
Carpet, Range, Parlor Stove, Din
ner Set, Hanging Lamp. above all don't
forget to stop in front of our store and
admire the highest price Open Crate
Stove that has ever been put on the mar
ket 1t is manufactured by the Low
Art Tile Company, is all brass and re-
tails for $265. Come and see us. We
know we can please you. and we will
make the price right, and II you do not
want to pay all cash we will take quar-
ter down and the balance by the week or
month. We prepay freight or express on
everything bought Of us. Wishing you
many happy returns, we are yours to
command. b. A. Atkinson g. Co., Corner
Pearl and Middle street, Portland. Open
every evening this week until TO- Elec-
trio Lights on three floors. Isaac c. At
kinson. Manager.
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a strange pIsappearance.

BLACKSTONE, Dec 23.-The son OF Joseph
II. Zimmerman Of Boston has been missing
for week, and 1t Is supposed he has wan
dered away while temporarily insane. He
Is 80 years old. married, and for some months
has been employed as bookkeeper for the
Manville Company, living in Woonsocket,
X. l. His father and wife have been search
ing for him without success.
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FROM WASHINGTON.
Randall Democrats Anxious to Re-
duce the Surplus Revenue.
An Attempt to Strange the Anti
Mormon Bill.
The Interstate Commerce Bill to be
Killed by Delay.
The Very Destructive Little Wild
Rabbit.
Interstate Commerce.


WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-TAs quarter part
of the spare time Of the Senate during the
two months remaining Of the session after
the holiday recess is very likely to be taken
up by the consideration of the interstate
commerce report, which is to come up i'm
mediately upon the reassembling of the
Senate after the recess. This question has
been before Congress now for some eight or
ten years, but has never reached point
when it was so nea final action as at present,
and yet there are large possibilities that it
will not succeed even now. The railroad
interests are making desperate fight against
it, and tn 70 Capitol has fairly swarmed with
their representatives during the past two
weeks. Less than ten weeks will be avail
able for work before the Forty-ninth Con-
gress win expire by limitation, and during
this time the thirteen regular appropriation
bills must be passed. This does not leave
great amount Of time to be devoted to other
business. 1t is thought now that large
number of Senators will desire to be heard
upon the bill, and if so it would be compare
lively an easy matter for the opponents of
the bill to run the debate along until the 4th
of March comes to put an end to the measure
without vote being reached. There is not
the slightest doubt that the conference re-
port would be adopted by fair majority if
1t can be brought to vote, but the difficulty
will he in seeurinp the vote
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GoRHAM, Dec. PR. G. Harding, grocer,
has assigned to ID. W. True & Co. of Port
land. Liabilities about $4,000; nominal
assets about S21, 900.
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Prize Fighters Captured by Police.

PmLADELPHIA, Dec. PA squad Of go-
saloon Of George McG0wer, where q prize
fight to finish, was In progress between
Louis Abrams and Thomas Cooney. The
policemen entered the room with drawn re-
yolvers and captured the principals, the pro-
prietor OF the saloen and 40 spectators.
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-FOUR MEN FATALLY INJURED.
Six Tons Of Molten Steel ExpIod-A
Terrible Scene.

HOMESTEAD, Pa, Dec. 23.-Six tons of
molten steel exploded at Carnegies steel
works at this place yesterday, fatally iniur-
ing four employees named John Kelly, Henry
Hall, George Wilson aDd James Barrett. The
ladle containing the molten metal was being
swung from the smelling furnace to the ingot
mold when the crane broke and the ladle
dropped. The metal poured into the build
ing, and the explosion followed, scattering
hot fragments over the mill. All the work.
men escaped but the four mentioned.
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STORIES FROM the STATE.
OLD TIMES IN CARMEL.
Pittsfeld Advertiser.

A new hotel has been started at Carmel
and the swinging sign bears this legend:
Abram Foss. Now let me say few words
in regard to that sign. 1t Is an old settler
and has done duty more or less for nearly
sixty wears. The old board has been taking
rest for several years. and many Of the
landlords who have had their names upon II
are now taking their final rest. The old sign
has witnessed many jolly drunks in the now
staid and sober Carmel village Hundreds
of old rnm blossoms who used to take their
New England straight have passed in their
checks and have gone where the spirit never
fuddles and perhaps, where the fire never
goes out. so much for the old sign. May 10
never waive over another gin mill.
DEAFER THAN A HADDocK.
Bangor Commercial
ON the train into Bangor few days age
was a merry company Of commercial travel
lers, whose live Jokes and jolly laughter made
music for all in the vicinity. A few seats
away sat a middle-aged gentleman, clad In
black and wholly absorbed in reading a
newspaper, never once raising his eyes or
taking the least notice Of the jolly group near
him. "I'll bet the cigars for the crowd" I"
said one Of the Toys, ''that that chaps a
preacher, and I'll so and prove II to you bY
his conversation" The bet was taken. and
with that bland assurance for which the
craft Is noted, the drummer ensconeed him
self I'm the seat beside the sober gentleman.
All watched the result Of the Interview with
much interest. After sitting awhile, our
friend ventured some remark about the
weather, but without eliciting the slightest
attention. Soon he repeated the remark
somewhat more loudly. At this. the gentle
man In black turned around, extended hi,
| open hand above his ear, and shouted IN
have to speak louder, sir, for I'm deafer thar
| a d-d hadd0ck."
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nessee will be used as a receiving ship at
New York in place Of the Minnesota.
The Control of the Senate In Doubt.

The undisputed control Of the next Senate
by the Republicans may hinge upon the
Senatorial election in New Jersey, and there
is still strong element OF doubt surround
ing that; All depends upon the organization
of the House. There are seventeen contests.
The Republicans have one seat to gain and
the Democrats two. The two Labor candi-
dates held the balance Of power. One Of
them has always been a Republican, and
both are said to be square men who will
party to any underhanded Democratic
trick TO control the nomination The Repnb-
licans may postpone the organization OF the
House until the fall II necessary.
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Death OF Distinguished Native Of
Maine.

Theophilus p. Chandler, who died at
Brookline, Mass, last Tuesday, was the son
Of Peleg Chandler, and was born in New
Gloucester. Me-, Oct. IS, 1907. He began the
study Of law in his fathers Office before his
eighteenth year; was admitted to practice In
1929, his principal office being at Bangor un-
til 1886, when he removed his office to Bos-
ton, where ii continued more than forty
years. He moved TO BrOokline. Mass, In
May. 1siS. He had seven children, four sons
aud three daughters, all OF whom are now
living, except his eldest son, Charles Lyon
Chandler. lieutenant colonel Of the Fifty
seventh Massachusetts Regiment, who was
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the STATE.
KENNEBEc COUNTY.
PENoBscoT COUNTY.

KENNEBEc COUNTY.
Allison Webber, Of Clinton, has been fined
500 and costs for selling elderberry wine to
boys.
PENoBscoT COUNTY.
An animal, thought TO be a cougar. has
been seen in Garland. 1t is thought TO be
the same beast that has caused so much ex-
element around SearspOrt. The animal Is
described as being about three feet long with
tail measuring more than that length.
A silk banner Is TO be given to the company
IN the second regiment OF militia making the
best record in marksmanship, guard duty, at
tendance at drill, attendance at camp, COM
pany records, care Of company property, DO
lice Of quarters, and condition Of the armO-
~. This step Is the result Of Col. Mitehells
energy and desire to make his command the
best.
The County Commissioners have eomplet-
ed their estimates on the amount OF coun-
ty expenses for the next two years. They
figure the sum necessary as $4,000 per year,
and estimate the receipts from fees, etc at
5000; Ihis leaves SSl 200 per year to be
raised by taxes, which Is $1,000 less than last
year.
SOMERSET COUNTY.
A stock company has lately been formed
under the title OF ''Sebastcook Granite Com
| pany," TO operate on st. Albans mountain, In
I Harmony. G.. j. shaw Is president Of the
| company, J. o. Bradbury treasurer and So
are A. Linn, Q. Blake and ID. Ii. Bartlett.
Operations viii be commenced next summer.
Parties from HOlyoke. Mass, have bonded
the mill privilege at Carratunk Falls, SoIon.
on both sides, for six months. There Is talk
that pulp mill may be built.
The editors Of Somerset county must be
| growing very prosperous. The Somerset
Reporter comes out In eight pages, and the
Fairfield Journal beats the county record
with twelve pages.
Sheriff Vaughan win re-appoint these dep
uties: j. III. Mitchell, jaler and deputy; K.
| II. Viles, New Portland; b. A. Sawyer,
| Starks; r. 5. Williams, Hartland; q. III.
| Jones, Athens Augustus Bradbury, Fair
| field; Lyman Grant, Solon; and b. M. Stew
| ard, North Anson. David Holden will prob
ably be appointed from Moose river.
A Skowhegan merchant has been knocked
| across his store while trying 10 tinker his
| electric light with stove poSer.
WALDO COUNTY.
Prof. l.. g. Bateman Of Searsm0nt write.
| to the Belfast Journal that while In New
| Jersey he dug into the grave Of Corn Horse
| the great war chief OF the Delaware tribe 0I
| Indians, and found a battle axe, dozer
| tomahawks, and seventy-hve flint arrow
heads. II was big find.
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Steamer With Cargo and TWO Men
Lost.

New ORLEANS, Dec. ga special to the
Picayune from Shreveport says: Steamboat
John G. Fletcher, owned by the Red River
and Coast Line Co., and engaged in the Red
River trade, yesterday, struck hidden OH
struction when near Shady Grove, seven
''roustab0uts" were lost. The boat was
valued at 5000 and is a total loss Tie sar-
go consisted Of 300 bales of cotton and Soo
sacks of seed ~
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Accident on the Rail.

AsHEvILLE, n. c., Dec. 2S.-The south
bound passenger train Of the Asheville X
Spartansburg railroad was thrown from the
track yesterday, by the spreading Of the
coaches turned completely over, injuring ten
or twelve passengers.
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Shocking Accident.

CLEVELAND, Dec. 2a.-Caleb Russslps
farm house was burned early this morning
Mr.. Russell. aged 90. and his wife, aged 90
years, escaped from the house but died soon
after from the effects Of the heat and smoke
A demented son was burned to death
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The Walking Match.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 23.-0n account OF
lameness Guerrero was forced to retire from
the foot race shortly after o'clock p. m.,
after making PIG miles and 2 laps Hegelmen
did the best work during the day, rapidly
gaining on Hughes for the second place,
passing him between and O'Clock. The
following was the score at IL o'clock tonight:
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Cholera Ravages.

SANTIAGO, Dec 23.-Telegrams from Men,
doZa state that So deaths from cholera Oc-
Cured there yesterday and lis new cases.
Two doctors will 20 TO Mendoza TO lend as
slstance and study the different stages Of
cholera