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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-12-27
SUFFERING AT SEA.
Seven Days with No Shelter and
Little Food and Water.

HALIFAX. N. s., Dec. 26-T. G. Lunt of
fremont, Me-. master of the schooner
Montezuma, of Calais, Me-, has arrived at
Yarmouth with three Of the crew. He gives
details of the loss of the vessel as follows:
The schooner was Of rs tons and 3S years
old, owned by Boardman Bros, and the
Eatons of Calais. December 14th the Mon
tezuma left Machias for Boston with lumber,
and soon after, during heavy wind, was
struck by a large sea, which carried away
the only boat. The schooner then began to
leak badly, and the deckload, being frozen
together, could not be thrown overheard.
The men were driven from the cabin, and all
The fresh water was spoiled by the sea-. They
had to hang the provisions to the main boom,
but this got under water, and for seven days
the only food the crew had was a quarter of
fresh beef only partially cooked. The only
water the men had to drink was little
caught in bucket during a rain shower.
The cold was intense, and the captain and
two men had their feet badly frozen. On
the second day of the storm the schooner's
stern, with the rudder and hawsers, was
carried away, and the sea washed through
the deck-house. December 18th the head
stays gave away and both masts went over
board. On the 21st the schooner Edward d.
rescued the helpless crew and carried them
to Yarmouth. The rescued men are I. G.
Lunt, Salem T. Lunt, Fred G. Commice and
Harvey Hurd. The captain and Hurd have
their feet badly frozen.
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The chrIstmasIcIub pInnsr.

For the seventh dinner Of the Children's
Christmas Club no direct soliciting is to be
done. The belief was expressed at an carly
meeting this season that the citizens OF Port.
land-the housekeepers, the provision deal
ers, and the wholesale merchants-would aid
the members of the club in their undertake
ing, even If they were not besieged for con-
tributions. The principles Of the club have
always been against begging" The motto,
Freely ye have received, freely give" ap-
plies as well to old as young. While chill
dren under eighteen cannot provide for 700
children under IS years Of age, all that is
necessary for festival they certainly do
take their fair share Of the responsibility.
II needs only few pies and cakes from each
house, few pounds Of candy, nuts and raj
sins, or small bag of oranges, from each
kindly disposed person, to bountifully sup
ply the thirty tables spread in City Hall, at
/ o'clock next Saturday. 1t Is hoped then
that on Friday morning Mrs. Taylor. the
chairman Of the refreShmeut committee,
shall receive such donations lin Reception
Hall as shall set the committee al rest as 10
whether the children shall 20 away hungry.
The best part of II was the candy" one
boy was heard to say last year. Yet never
has the club been able TO give more than a
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ANOTHER MISSISSIPPI HORROR.
Loss of the John Hanna at Plaque
mine, louisiana.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 26.-The Mississippi
steamer John Hanna, with a large number
of passengers on board and cargo of $500
bales Of cotton, was burned near Plaque
mine, La, early yesterday morning
The fine steamer was coming down the riv-
er just before Christmas day dawned. Many
Of the crew and passengers were asleep
when the fire broke out. The boat had
reached point which was but short dis
tance above the town. when negro near the
boiler room ran out to the deck and shouted
that the boat was on fire. John Cullen, a
stoker, was near the place at the time, and,
seeing the flames bursting forth from the
big tiers of cotton near the boiler, ran hasti-
ly to the engine room and gave the alarm.
As soon as the smoke and flames began to
shoot through the sides of the boat, Capt.
JoleS, the pilot, swung the wheel around and
headed the boat for the shore. A full head
OF steam was on at the time, and the boat
was soon run into the bank. Before she did
so, however, she was deomed. AS the burn
ing boat struck the bank of the river, the
crew and passengers who had been able to
roach the forward end Of the boat sprang
ashore, some of them with scorched faces
and bruised limbs, and many of them with
scarcely any covering.
The boat was about fifteen yards from the
shore, when great many people plunged
into the river, and several who reached the
bank in safety became begged in tile soft
mud, and so intense was the heat of the
burning boat that they were burned to death
before they could climb up the steep bank to
the levees.
Men yelled and ran about the decks of the
burning steamer like maniacs, and others
threw themselves into the dark waters
screaming at the top Of their voices, and
were lost to sight in the twinkling Of an eye.
The number of passengers on the steamer
was nearly 100, and of these between 80 and
so perished.
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CABINET AND SPEAKERSHIP.
Mr.. McKinley's Prospects-Three
New Men for SpeakerJ

WASHINGTON, Dec 26.-There is much
talk of Mr.. Mckinley going into the cabinet.
This is proposition that will grow in favor,
as it is considered that Mr.. McKinley's
personal wishes do not need to be consulted
in the matter.
He has been told of late by every one of
note in American politics that he has "a
great future before him." What Mr.. McKin-
ley would like is little Of the greatness in
the present, and he makes no false pretence
of modesty concerning his laudable ambi-
tion. At the same time, he has never de-
manded anything as his right, and he never
WILL The influence for Mr.. Mckinley in the
cabinet, strange as 1t may seem, comes from
the Blaine and Sherman sources both-from
the Blame men. because Mr.. Mckinley has
always stood well with them, and for the
reason that any Ohio man but Mr.. Sherman
would not interfere with Mr. Blaine's selee-
tion as secretary of state. Looked at from
sherman point of view, the idea of Mr..
Mckinley in the cabinet is good one.
Eliminated from the Speakership contest, he
would leave the field open to Messrs. Reed,
Butterworth or Cannon, and his selection
will, therefore, be intensely popular among
Congressman. In the cabinet Mr.. McKin-
ley would leave John Sherman in the Senate
and thus kill off Governor Forkaker for the
senatorship.
Three new candidates for the speakership
of the 51st Congress are being placed in the
field by their friends, or the friends of some
other candidates. The new man who seems
to be the leader of the trio is Henry Cabot
Lodge, of Massachusetts. On several occa-
sions he has taken a pretty prominent posi-
tlen in the party councils and the impression
he has made has been universally favorable.
Some shrewd ones, however, think Lodges
candidacy is inspired by one or more of the
bright westerners, who think the honor
should go to their section AMI who feel sure
an active canvas by young New Englander
would weaken Reed in his fight. The other
candidates are Farquhar, of Buffalo, and
Thomas NJ. Bayne, of Pennsylvania.
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Christmas Presents

The guests Of the Falmouth hotel gave the
sum Of SIS to Mr.. John Coleman, the head
waiter. as mark of their esteem. Monday
evening the walters presented handsome
bed lounge to Mr.. Coleman.
The walters at the Preble house presented
fine gold headed cane to Mr.. James T..
Butler. the head walter.
At the Falmouth club, NJ. NJ. Riggs, late
secretary Of the club. was presented with
handsome gold watch and chain by its men,
bers. The presentation address was made
by Hon. Nathan Cleaves. Mr.. Riggs is
about to leave Portland for the West and the
club desired TO express their esteem for
him.
The members Of Grimmer's orchestra pre-
sented to Professor Grimmer fine nickel
plated Hatch patent music stand and cover
ing. Mr.. Jones made the presentation in
behalf of the orchestra.
The members Of Cumberland Lodge, 1888,
Royal Society of Good Fellows, Of Knight
vile, presented their Worthy Ruler, Mr.
William L. Bradford, with a fine Christmas
turkey.
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AUGUSTA NOTES.
Railway Mail Service-State Board
of Agriculture.
Especial 10 the Press. /

AUGUSTA, Dec. 27.-Among the candidates
for superintendent of the railway postal ser.
vice, New England Division, are Hon. VIM.
IL. Bigelow, who vacated the office when the
Democrats took charge; Edward Ryan, of
Worcester, Mass, formerly chief clerk in
Mr.. Bigelow's Office; Mr.. George Evans, for
merly chief clerk of the Boston and New
York railway post Office; Mr. E. l.. Graves
of New Hamr shire, recently chief clerk of
all railway postal cars east of Boston, OF
nearly one hundred men engaged in the rail-
way mail service at the opening of the DEM
0cratic administration, only four remain.
These wholesale changes no doubt account
for the poor service which has been given
the public in this department, the service
being almost perfect under the Republicans.
The State Board of Agriculture meets the
third Wednesday in January. A. l.. Haines
of Fort Fairfield has been elected member
of the board for Aroostook county; s. r.
Leland of Pennington for Franklin; b. A.
Burr of Bangor was reelected for Penobscot
county. Thomas Dagge.t will undoubtedly
receive a reelection In PeDobscot county.
The Knox county men have not selected
their representative. The board will ask for
an increased appropriation. to aid in carry
ing out its work. ;
Hon. j. H. Manley will make trip to
Washington in January, and again later to
be present at the Inauguration.
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Annual Meetings.
These annual meeting have been held:
BEACON LODGE.

lneSe annuai meetlng nave been held:
BEACON LODGE.
Beacon Lodge Of Odd Fellows elected the
following officers Tuesday evening"
Noble Grand-John NJ. Stevens.
Vice Grand-Winfield Trefethen.
Recording Secretary-Charles A. Eaton.
Permanent tSecretary-William II. willard
Treasurer-William I'll. Ohler.
Trustees-o. b. Whitten, A. K. Chase, Franklin
III. Morse.
Agent-O b. whitten
EVENING STAR LODGE.
Evening Star Lodge, ID. of R., have elected
the following officers:
N. G.-Oliye Chase.
V. G.-Mrs. Charles L. York
II. S.-A. C. Cobb.
Il. S.-Mrs. A. G. Cobb.
Trustees-Mrs. Osborne Rodgers, Mrs. Thomas
Melcher and George Uniacke.
IvANHoE LODGE.
Ivanhoe Lodge, K. of p, at their meeting
Tuesday evening elected the following off,
GERS for the ensuing term;
C.C.-A. A. McKone. i
Prelate- @. V. Richards
NJ. of E.-Jabez True.
NJ. of Ed. p. Rockwell.
Il. OF. II. and SD. L. Warren.
M. at Aired II. Cobb.
Trustee-W. L. l.. Gill.
Representative to Pythian Hall Association
Representatives to Grand Lodge-Ernest True,
William A. Allen.
REFORM CLUB.
A largely attended meeting of the Port
land Temperance Reform Club was held
Tuesday evening, and the following officers
for the next term Of six months were
elected:
President-W. II. Phillips.
Vice President-I. Ii. Mcdonald, Angus Smith,
j. A. Chandler.
Recording Secretary-John w. ThOrndike
Financial Secretary-E. L. Hartford.
Treasurer-A. +. Griffin.
Chaplain George Faey
Sergeant at -Arms-George III. Lefayor.
Steward-Ge0rge M. Bean.
Trustees-W. S. Merritt, l. II. Mcdonald.
The annual Officers dinner" viii be given
at Reform Club Hall the first Saturday
evening in January.
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The Kings Daughters.

To the Editor Of the Press
Allow me to correct the statement made in
your issue of the 25th in regard to the society
called the Kings Daughters. IL was origi-
nally formed or suggested at least by Rev. E.
E. Hale, auhtor of the Ten Times One books,
and was at first connected with the Unitarian
churches. The Orthodox societies however
borrowed the idea and by additions and
amendments to the original plan as suggested
by DR.. Hale have made it almost entirely
their own. Your informant erred in regard
to the existence of branch Of the brother
society the Kings Sons in this city. There
is a fiourishing Ten" connected with the
First Parish Sunday school and at least one
family had happier Christmas for its exis-
tence. Yours, etc,
FRANCIS l.. LIrTLgFIELD.
Portland. Dec. 25th. 126 Emery street
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= AT REST IN THE LOGAN CHAPEL.
The Generals Remains Removed to
the National Cemetery.
A Trio of New Candidates for the
Speakership.
Something About the Next Census
and Those of the Past.

WASHINGTON, Dec 26.-The remains of
Gen. Logan were today removed from the
Hutchinion vault in Rock Greek cemetery
where they were placed week less than two
years ago, to the new Logan chapel at the
National Soldiers Home cemetery. There
were present John a. Logan, Jr. and wife,
Maj and Mrs. William Tucker and their son
Logan, Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Shepard and
Miss Mary Bradylof Chicago, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. B. Mullett, Mr.. Hall, formerly secretary
to Gen. Logan, Rev. DR.. G. ii. Corey of
this city and the seven artillerymen who for
nearly two years have kept constant watch
over the remains. The transfer was made
without ceremony. As the little company
were about to leave the cemetery, John A.
Logan, Jr., in a few words thanked the guard
for their watchfulness, and fidelity and pin
ned on the breast of each gold medallion
bearing Gen. Logan's head in baS relief on
one side and an Inscription on the other, the
medallion hanging from a bar bearing the
word Fidelity"
The new chapel is of Maine granite, built in
the Norman style of architecture and intended
as family sepulcher. A Roman cross sur
mounts the apex of the roof and a large
stone l. spreads out in bold relief over the
arch of the doorway. The interior space of
IS by 10 feet and probably 20 feet high, is
trimmings. Several windows give plenty of
light. The coffin containing Gen. Logan's
remains will be enclosed in a stone casket
and rest on the tiled floor in the centre of
the chapel, visible to the public through
heavy grated iron door.
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RICHMOND NEWS.
Death of Samuel W. Jack-serIous
AccIdent-other Matters.

RICHMOND. Dec. Is.
Mr. Samuel w. Jack, who was so severely
injured by being thrown from his runaway
team Monday afternoon. died Tuesday af-
ternoon, twenty-four hours after the aeci-
dent He was thrown from the team at the
foot Of Main street against stone hitehlng
post and telephone pole. and his leg brok-
en- in two places, his arm broken and inter-
nal injuries inflicted. Mr.. Jack was former
ly for number OF years in trade in this vii
lage, during part Of which time he served As
town clerk. He has always taken an active
interest In the affairs Of the town and had
considerable influence In the eonduction Of
matters of public interest here. For four
teen years he was treasurer Of the Richmond
Savings Bank, which position he resigned
last July on account Of poor health He was
member Of Richmond Lodge, Ne. Is.
1: .. .. +. His wife and a son survive
him.
Mr.. Frank Libby Of Litehfeld, il IS re-
ported, while cutting Christmas trees Ia the
woods last Saturday, had his leg fractured In
three places, and on account Of the lapse OF
time before he was found, IL was deemed
necessary to amputate it.
Stiles as pastor Of the Congregational
church. A committee has been appointed
to revise the manual Of the church.
Christmas was observed in this vicinity By
Christmas trees at Skilling's Hall, Richmond
corner, Monday evening and at the MethO-
dist and Free Baptist churches In the village
Tuesday evening.
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THE NEXT CENSUS,
Suggestions as to How IL May Best
BE Taken.


WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-The Senate COM
mittee on the census has not as yet had any
nesting to consider the bill passed by the
House at the last session providing for the
taking of the eleventh census. The committee
has, however, received many communications
suggesting amendments to the bill. especial
ly in relation to the bill authorizing an emu
meratiOn of the survivors the late war, and
the insertion of provision for ascertaining
the recorded Indebtedness of the people.
Section IL of the bill proposes that the
schedules of inquiries of the eleventh census
shall be the same as those of the tenth GEN.
sus, with such changes OF subject matter,
emendations and notifications as may be
approved by the Secretary of the Interior,
it being the intention to give the Secretary
full discretion in this matter. A provision Is
made, however, in this section that the super
intendent of the census 'shall cause to be
taken in the same schedule of inquiry
the names of those who served in the army,
navy or marine corps of the United
States in the war of the rebellion, and who
are survivors at the time of said inquiry, and
the widows CT soldiers, sailors or marines"
A number of the letters received by Senator
Hale contain recommendations that there
shall be taken, in connection with the above,
the length of service Of each of the classes
specified. 1t has also been suggested to him
by various persons that section be inserted
in the bill providing for the taking of GEN.
sus of the Confederate soldiers now living,
with their terms of service.
Mr.. Pitman Pulsifer. the committee clerk,
has prepared this table. showing the date of
the various census publications, the entire
cost of each census, and the number of vol
umes issued:
1890, one volume, published in 1892, $44,-
377; 1900. one volume, published 1901, $685.,
600; 1910, two volumes, published in 1913,
S17S, ,445 1920, two volumes, published in
1928, S20S. .525; 1880, one volume, published in
1882. $37S, ,543; 1910, four volumes, published
in 1871, $S33,371; 1850, four volumes, pub
lished in 1859, $1,S2 ,027 /; 1860. four Volumes
published in 1866, $l,9222 272; 1870, four vol
umes, published in 1872, $3,336.511; 1880,
twenty-four volumes. Qncluding compendi-
um published in 1889, $5,S62,75
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EIva-Masted schooners.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Dec. 26.-Capt. Hen
ry p. Frances Of Madison, large ship own
er, says that the statement recently made
that the fve-masted schooner David Dows Of
Toledo is the largest ive-masted vessel aioat
IN the world is mistake. He says that the
recently dlsmasted five-masted schooner
HoveIhor Ames is much larger. The Dows
feet over all. but length does not consti-
tute size, sald Capt. Frances. "The Dows
draws only 70 feet of water, and measures
1921 . IONS, q, WhlIe the Governor Ames has
more than 300 tons larger than The Dows.
The Dows, besides. is not regular fore
and-after. She IS what is called topsail
schooner, having four yards crossed on the
foremast and spreading topsail. tonoailsnt
and royal. But she is a schooner for ali
that: / don't mind saying, too, that il was
the Dows that set salt water shipbuiiders ~
thinking about building larger vessels of the
kind"
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Queer Cause of Diphtheria.

lDduEOI SuillucIcldisl
Reference has been made to the prevalence
of diphtheria in East Eddington and the
alarming fatality of the disease. The schools
have been closed and the inhabitants aie
thoroughly frightened and doing everything
possible to rid the place of diphtheria. The
cause assigned for the outbreak is a peculiar
and yet very likely one. On October Goth,
there was match squirrel hunt, sides being
chosen. and large quantity Of game was
brought in at night, taken to the smoking
room of the public hall where it was counted
and then forgotten, as all participants wend-
ed their way to a supper which the defeated
party furnished: Thanksgiving, day this
room was opened on account of foul odors
permeating the building and the game was
seen to be in sad condition. There had been
two dances in the building during the time
in which the meat lay exposed and the wise
people say many human lives will pay the
penalty for the cruel slaughter of the MIN
ble and harmless squirrel.
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Clara Abbott Cutler.

Mrs. Clara Abbott Cutler died on Christmas
Day at the home of her nephew, Rev. DR..
Lyman Abbott, pastor of Plymouth Church,
Brooklyn. She was born In Hallowell. Me-,
in 1909, and was sister of Jacob, John S. c.
and Gorham Abbott, of the well known Alb
bott family. In 1912 she married the Rev.
Elbrdge Gerry Cutler, Congregationalist
minister at Belfast, who died three years
later. For forty years after his death she
lived at the Abbott homestead at Farming
ton, where she was the foster-mother of DR..
Lyman Abbott and his brothers. For tae
last two years she had lived with DR.. Abbott
in Cornwall on the Hudson aud in Brooklyn.
She was devoted and unselfsh woman, and
possessed sunny disposition. Even in her
old age she manifested deep interest in
public affairs, aud the recent election was
matter of deep interest to her. Her death
was due to heart failure, superinduced by
old age. She was sick only week, having
attended Plymouth Church. Sunday, Dec. 16.
The burial will take place on Friday, in the
family burying plot In Brunswick.
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chIldren,s chrIstmas cIuh.

The last regular meeting of the Chlldren's
Christmas club was held in Reception hall
yesterday morning at 1890 o'clock. A large
donation Of clothing candies and toys was
received from Woodford's Congregational
Sunday school.
1t must be distinctly understood that no
one will be admitted to the gallery without
a ticket.
All persons having dolls are requested to
return them to Miss Bessie Young, 2O3 State
street or to Reception hall.
About twenty members were enrolled at
this meeting.
The dinner will take place at City hall
Saturday at p. m.
Persons desiring workers tickets admitting
to the gallery to view the festival may obtain
them by going to Miss Sargents at No. 14s
Spring street, this forenoon, ana helping
dress dolls and make up material for the
Christmas club.
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quarter OF pound to one child. Think 6f Il
you who have not bought for years so little
as one-quarter Of pound Of candy And
let every child this year carry home at least
a half pound bag TO divide with the number
less members Of HIS family.
The Busy Bees are to meet at 90 High
street, at $50 today. aud in City Han at 10
O'Clock tomorrow, 10 fll the candy bags.
May they be well flledl
In the clothing room, the greatest care +
taken that the clothing be given 10 the most
worthy families. Let US hope that Il will BE-
proved that the Portland people will give Of
their abundance. WORKFE.
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RAILWAY MATTERS.
THINKS 1T A GOOD THING.

lhiNho II A dOOD IHlNG.
A number Of additional interviews with
railroad managers on the interstate COM
merce law are printed in Chicago papers
Traffic Manager Reeve of the Chicago &
Grand Trunk road, says; "For the past y
months do not believe that the provisions
Of the Interstate commerce law have been
properly observed by many Of the railways.
They have resorted to various schemes con-
trary to law to evade the act, such as UNDER
billing, payment Of commissions, appointing
shippers as agents. etc. From the beginning
l believed the law was a good one. i was
also Of the opinion that 1t had come to stay,
and although believe 1t could be amended
so as to make II more operative In every re-
spect, still think that If all roads would
strictly obey the present law in spirit and
letter, It would be far better for the railways
themselves and more satisfactory to the com
nerclal community at large"