The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-01-06

BIDDEFoRD, Jan. 5-The body of the
drowned boy, Albert Leavitt, has not yet
been recovered Solon S. Andrews, who has
been diving near the place where the lad fell
in, was obliged to give up the search this
morning owing to the rough state of the
water and the swiftness of the current. It
is believed that the body has been carried to-
ward the sea, as the tide was running out at
the time the accident occurred Mrs. Frank
Leayitt, the boys mother, has offered re-
ward of five hundred dollars to the person
who will recover the body before the first OF
May.
TWO Men Suffer from the Cold.
BANGOR, Jan. 5.-Orrin L. Richardson, an
old and respected citizen of Saltwater, was
found yesterday about mile up the river
nearly frozen and insensible. He was
brought home and medical help summoned.
William Henderson is an old scaler of Still
water village, and is surveying on Millin-
ocket lake. While he was going between
two camps his snow shoes gave out, and he
lost his way in binding snow and was out
four days and three nights, and had luncheon
enough for but one meal.
Obituary.
DAMARIsooTTA, Jan. 5.-Deaeon James
Hall, father of Gen. James A. Hall, died
here yesterday, aged S6.
BIDDEFoRD, Jan. 5.--Lewis Hodsdon,
formerly well known dealer in periodicals
and stationery in Saco. died at his residence
in that city this morning from the effects OF
a shock of paralysis received last Saturday.
He was highly respected citizen, about 76
years Of age, and leaves widow.
Killed by Falling Rock.
WATERvILLE, Jan. 5.-While several men
were working in ledge pit an overhanging
rock, loosened by the severe storm, fell upon
them. James Freeman was instantly killed
and rwo others were badly wounded. The
deceased was resident of Winslow, aged &c
years, and leaves wife and two children.
hodgdon Sentenced.
BATH, Jan. 5.-James F. Hodgdon, the
Bath murderer, was sentenced this forenoon
by Judge Virgin to the State prison for life.
York S. j. Court
SAco, Jan. 5.-The January term of the
Supreme Court opened here today, Judge
Enoch Foster of Bethel presiding The con-
tinued docket contains 402 cases. The term
promises to be about three weeks duration.
There is large attendance of attorneys.
Bangor PeddIers Robbed.
SOUTH ARLINGTON, Mass, Jan. 5.-Julius
and Charles Sidman, peddlers of Bangor,
Me-, were robbed of $50 worth of wearing
apparel here on Sunday.
EIIsworth's New High School Build
ing.
ELLSWORTH, Jan. 5.-The new High
School building, formerly the old court house,
was formally dedicated this morning. Mayor
Redman presided. Rev. E. A. Herring read
selections of scripture, after which prayer
was offered by Rev. DR.. Tenney. Short ad-
dresses were made by Mayor Redman, Judge
Emery, Rev. R. w. Savage, Rev. E. A. Her
ring, j. G. Chilcott, Hamilton Jay, Rev. Mr..
Tenney and Mrs. A. F. Greedy.
Waldo S. j. Court.
BELFAST, Jan. 5.-The Supreme Judicial
Court, Judge Libbey presiding, commenced
its winter session today 1t will probably
continue fortnight Twohundred and ten
actions are on the old docket, and forty-six
are marked for trial.
Bath Military and Naval orphan AS
socIation.
BATH, Jan. Sat the annual meeting OF
the Bath Military and Naval Orphan Asso-
citation S. T. Snipe, w. Fl. Watson and FL. A.
Duncan were elected trustees, and the fol-
lowing lady visitors: Mrs. z. H. Trufant,
e. p. Donnell, Bath; F. H. Rich, Auburn
Ira P. Booker, Brunswick; Julia d. LaselI,
Rockland; Ella F. Carpenter, Portland. At
the directors meeting the following officers
were elected: President, Col. Charles B.
Merrill, Portland; secretary, w. Fl. Watson,
Bath treasurer, II. A. Duncan; executive
committee, S. T. Snipe, j. G.. Richardson ;
committee on children, J. G. Richardson.
There are sixty-seven children now at the
Home.
Chicago University Litigation.
CHICAGO, Jan. 5.-Judge Blodgett decided
the rehearing yesterday in the case of the
Chicago Astronomical Society against the
Union Mutual Insurance Company of Maine
This was branch of the foreclosure case OF
the Union Mutual Insurance Company
against the University of Chicago, in which
decree of foreclosure was entered in Febru-
ary last for some $350,000 against the Uni
versity. The Chicago Astronomical Society
filed bill to defend its right when the fore
closure bill was filed, claiming that its appa-
ratus and fixtures were purchased with $780,
;110l 1.xvla off
the University of Chicago gave the society
grant in perpetuity to use the ground or
which the observatory was built. This grant
was prior to the mortgage Judge BlodgettS
decision of yesterday excludes the apparatus
and fixtures from the foreclosure.
Labor Reform Assembly.
LEWISTON, Jan. 5.-The Labor Reform
Assembly met in Auburn today. A commit
tee was appointed to prepare report fol-
publication. The censors report to be ap
proved by the assembly. The newly chosen
delegates were initiated. After roll call the
name of the Assembly at Rockland was read
corrected and approved The report of the
recording secretary shows large number o.
new assemblies have been formed, old ones
strengthened, and large increase of mem
bership.
The district financial secretary and treas
urer made reports, which were referred t.
the finance committee The report of tn,
district executive board was also read. L
stated that the board went to Gardiner ant
settled the trouble in Kimball & Bros shot
factory to the satisfaction of all concerned
also arranged amicably the trouble in Gay
Woodman & Co.'S factory in Lewiston 81
that union lasters are now employed eXclu
sirelu They were not able to arrange mat