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The Portland daily press., 1888-10-24
American Missions.

PROVIDENCE, R. l., Oct. 23.-The And an
nual meeting of the American Missionary
Association commenced in the Union Con-
gregational church this afternoon, President
Rev. William M. Taylor, ID. d., LII. d., of
New York, presiding. After the religion
exercises and the reading of reports, Rev.
DIR. V0se of this city, delivered an address of
welcome, and President Taylor made an
eloquent and graceful response. The an
nual report was presented by Rev. A. #.
Beard, d. D., which contained an interest
ing and exhaustive survey of the work of the
association. A majority of the speakers
made special references to the work in the
yellow fever districts.
The report of the treasurer shows expen-
ditures of $32S,7S3, of which the following
are are the principal items: The South for
church and educational work, land and
building, $226, 1855; the Chinese, for super
intendent, teachers, rent, ETC., $S, ,920.90; the
Indians, for church and educational work,
buildings, etc. $48, ,967.0S; publications, for
American Missionary annual reports, clerk
hire, postage, etc, $6,511.21; administration,
for CORRESPONDING secretary, treasurer and
clerk hire, S11, ,720. The receipts were $780,
952, Of which the following are the main
items From churches, Sabbath schools.
missionary societies and individuals, S202. J.
266.76; estates and legacies, S47,636.2O: in
come of sundry funds, Sl0,936. .46: tuition
and public funds, $33, ,130.86; United States
government for subsistence, S18. 1856. "a Slater
rund, $500; Berea colleges, Sis'9O8 so.
The United German Democracy endorses
MSVor Hewitt in New York
The Portland daily press., 1888-10-24
ROANOKE AND HYPERION.
Additional Particulars of the Sinking
of the Portland Vessel.

NEW YORK, Oct. 23.-Steamship Tona-
wanda brings additional particulars of the
collision between the steamer Roanoke and
the Portland (Me) brig Hyperion. Capt
Buckley, of the Tonawanda, said that when
at position nine miles distant from Abse-
com Light, she passed brig badly damaged
and dismantled, with foretopgallant mast
gone, and sails all in ribbons. Near her
were two steamers, one an Old Dominion
side-wheeler, the other an unknown. Con-
siderable anxiety was felt yesterday at the
Office of the Old Dominion line, until des-
patch received from Norfolk, Va, while con-
firming the fact that an accident had occur
red, ailayed all fears as regards loss of life.
The Roanoke was in chsrge of her first
officer at the. time of the collision. State
ments of all the officers and Of the crew of
the brig will nave to be taken before the re-
sponsibility can be properly placed. The
Roanoke was not injured to any extent, the
force of the blow having spent itself near
her stern, smashing few planks and tear
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FIVE DAYS PAY.
The Militia Requested to Make Bills
Small.
Especial to the Press.l

Especial to the Press.l
AUGUSTA, Oct. 23-The following circular
has been issued from the headquarters of the
Maine Militia:
HEADQUARTERS FIRST BRIGADE,)
MAINE VOLUNTEER MILITIA, \
BANGOR, October %, 1888.
lCIRCULAR.]
Captain The General commanding directs me
10 respectfully call your attention to the fact that
he was before The Executive Council of the State
on the 10Th inst, and the matter of five days or
SIX days pay to officers and men for the encamp-
ment OF 1888, was discussed and the Counc il took
the same under consideration; that he has since
received communication from Col. A. b. Sum-
ner, chairman OF the Military Committee in which
Is the following viz: "The appropriation for mil
itary purposes will not settle all the bills now
standing against it, and we are unable to over
come the difficulty In any other way than TO make
tne Dllls now outstanding as light as possible
hence, we trust that the men who were present
for duty at the muster will accept five days pay
Tor their time and that all officers will do the
same"
The General commanding desires to hear from
you at an early day, as to whether you and those
under your commad, will comply with this re-
quest, several companies having already done so
1t Is hoprd that you will comply with the re-
quest just made by the Executive Council each of
whom have sho n much interest and desire to
do all they can TO sustain the service. and that by
your so doing, II Will have some influence upon
the next legislature to induce it to make an ap-
preparation for the support OF the military branch
services of the ,fficers and men in the service de-
serve. Respectfully,
CLARENCE 5. LUNT.
Major and Assistant Adjutant General
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a CLEVELAND DEFAuLTER.
The City Treasurer Nearly Half a
Million Short.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 24.-The greatest
excitement prevails in this city in financial
and business as we'll as in social circles, over
the reported defalcation Of City Treasurer
Thomas Axworthy. Mr.. Axworthy left the
city on September 2s, going directly to New
York city, from where he is said to have left
for Montreal on September 20. Inyestiga-
tion so far develops shortage in the city
funds of 100000.
Axworthy's bondsmen, consisting OF Uni
ted States Senator Payne and j. Fl. Wade,
Jr., who are on his bond for $4,000 had
hurried meeting at the Office of Attorneys
Estey, Dickey and Squire about midnight
last night, and attachments were Immediate
the National Bank of Commerce for $685.
600, to secure themselves on Axworthy's pa
per.
Axworthy's reasons for embezzlng are un-
known. He was considered very wealthy
and rated by those in position to know at
over half million. Many belive that he
was caught in Hutchinson's wheat corner
and lost 100000. There is on deposit In the
various Cleveland banks about S250,0OO in
Treasurer Axworthy's name. But how much
OF 1t is city funds and how much personal. it
is impossible to tell. Axworthy was at the
Windsor Hotel, New York, September l29,
and left the same day.
Safe In Europe.
CLEVELAND, Oct. 23.-It Is now learned
that Axworthy fled to Europe. A cablegram
is known to have been received from him by
one of his married daughters here, Saturday
last, dated at Liverpool. which read:
Papa is In Canada. Tell mamma not to worry.
A full investigation of the city treasurer's
accounts has been made which shows there
should be to the credit Of the city depart
ment $50. .SS7, to offset which there is in
banks here SAT- ,450, making a deficit Of
$429, ,437 1t was rumored this afternoon that,
just before leaving New York, Axworthy
drew $500, 900 from the American Exchange
in New York, which the eastern depositing
of city funds and bonds.
The Money Not Drawn.
New YORK. Oct. 23.-The statement that
Defaulter Axworthy. of Cleveland, had
drawn $4,000 from the American Exchange
Bank of this city was emphatically denied
today by the bank officials
The Portland daily press., 1888-10-24

TUNfOfu UtHOCTlLI
Mr.. Hiram Richards, one OF the oldest and
most respected citizens Of Byron, died Sept.
Goth ult. He was a noted hunter and trap
per, He probably trapped more bears in
his life than any man In this part Of the
State, having trapped and killed about sO.-a
large herd could they be seen Ia one drove.
People gave him the appellatiOn Of Metal
luc" after the lone chief Of the MagallOway.
Many Of the thrilling stories he has told OF
his pncnnnLnra with krnin-
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ing up the woodwork slightly. She arrived

ing up the woodwork Slightly. She arrived
at Norfolk at $50 yesterday morning.
The Hyperion was m built III IN Miscasset. Me,
principally by Il. j. Willard of Portland.
Another possible case of collision is sug-
gested by the report of the State of Georgia,
which arrived yesterday. Her captain says
saas AZ M noon bn o, o So % o ne Eo paSSeo Close 70
hull bottom up, but at first sight perfectly
sound. On closer examination, ragged
break In the planking was to be seen on the
port tquarter Her rudder also was gone.
She lay head to the sea and wind, and was
apparently anchored, the depth Of water
being only A fathoms. The position of this
derelict is latitude 41o, longitude &C., and is
directly in the path of ocean-going vessels.
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$4,000 for a story.

BosToN, Mass, Oct. 23.-Mrs. Frances
Hodgson Burnett. the we'll known and popu-
lar novelist, arrived here from New York
late last night, and will remain for few
days, attending to literary matters, after
which she will go to her home in Washing
ton. Before leaving New York she signed
contract with New York weekly paper to
write story. for which she will receive
$4,000, the largest sum ever paid woman
for any single story. Amelie Rives Chanler
Is under contract TO write story for another
New York weekly, for which she is to re-
ceive $1,000, aud this was thought to be a re-
markable price, but here is another woman.
and an American, too, who Is to receive
more than twice that sum.
The Portland daily press., 1888-10-24
A Missing Student.

NEW HAVEN, CT, Oct 2S.-Montgomery
Gibson. Yale, 1872, has been missing for a
week, and detectives are searching for him.
He is a son of Senator Gibson OF Louisiana,
and received check a week ago for several
hundred dollars. He cashed the check, and
ne has not been seen since, either Dy MS
classmates or the college authorities.
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sunk In Port.

JERSEY CITY, Oct. 2S.-The steamship
Atlas of the Atlas line, collided with the
ferry boat Plainfe.h. while coming
up the bay soon after D. m. The Gstarooar
DOW Oh tne Atlas was stove in. ONE pro-
ceeded until OIL Barclay street ferry when
sne went @ DOWN nose first. Tugs rescued ne
the West Indies. avn
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Lectures by MRS. Drake.

There will be a series Of ive lectures given
in the Second Parish Church by Marie Up
ham Drake, commencing October 30, contin-
uing each Tuesday until completed. A SINH
lar course was given by this gifted lady last
spring and Will no doubt be remembered by
the ladies to have been of special interest.
Her subjects are we'll chosen and will prove
not only Interesting but instructive.
The Portland daily press., 1888-10-24

A complaint was made at the police station
last night that man was lettering in the
vicinity Of the corner Of Cumberland and
Myrtle streets with a revolver in his hand.
and that he had frightened a number Of peo-
pie. No arrest was made
The Portland daily press., 1888-10-24
An Appeal to odd Fellows.

PENSACOLA, Fla, Oct. 23.-An appeal was
ISSUED today to all lodges of the Independent
Order Of Odd Fellows, asking aid for mem-
bers at Jacksonville and Ferdinandina who
have suffered from the ravages Of yellow
favar
The Portland daily press., 1888-10-24

BATH, N. Y, Oct 23.-Seventy-ive life
long Democrats, who will vote for Harrison,
raised pole here this afternoon and flung
to the breeze flag inscribed with tho word
Protection" Great enthusiasm prevailed.
The pole raisers wore badges containing
Harrison's picture, and the words: "Pro-
lection to American labor, justice to Union
veterans. Democratic pole raising, October
%, Bath, N. Y" A splendid address was
made by T. S. Heath of Cory, Penn, who
has never voted the Republican ticket, but
will vote for Harrison this fall The com
mittee of arrangements was John Middock,
Moses Coane and Avery Carrigan, who sent
the pole raising. They received q cordial
response from the General. A large meet
ing was held in the evening.
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BrookIyn's Big Barbecue.

BROOKLYN, Oct 23.-Arrangements are
now being completed for monster Rcpubli-
can barbecue in Brooklyn. next week. A
special subcommittee Of the Republican
Campaign Committee. under the manage
ment of Mr.. James Wells, has the undertak-
ing in charge, and expects a greater gather
ing Oct 80. than Kings county has ever seen
before. All trade and business organiza-
tions have been invited to take part in the
parade, and decorated wagons, trucks and
floats win form an immense feature of the
line. The procession will form down town,
and its objective point will be Ridgewo0d
Park. The park will be Illuminated all
night, and the hungry may enjoy themselves
till morning.
Six oxen will be roasted, and smaller ami.
mails in greater numbers will be cooked for
the outdoor feast. The oxen will be exhibit
ed through the streets Of Brooklyn. In the
eastern district they will be shown Friday of
this week, on Saturday In the western.
Over 100000 invitations have been issued,
10000 having been distributed outside of
Brooklyn, on Long Island. Some of the
most renowned orators will be present, and
the programme of speechmaking for the
evening. Strenuous efforts are being made
to obtain Gen. Harrison's presence for the
day, and 1t will be known this week whether
ho Will DC dDic W COLut Vi uOt. Ii u6 uOtS, a
mass meeting will be arranged for the fol
lowing night at the Academy of Music, and
the outdoor and indoor meetings will be the
largest crowds of the last three campaigns,
and will throw the Cleveland demonstration
of Saturday next far into the shade. The
local candidates for office will have the op-
portunity to address their constituents from
stands erected especially for them, while the
national speakers will occupy an immense
grand stand.
Steve Brodle's coIonists.
New YORK, Oct. pa letter received at
the Tribune Office yesterday stated that six
names were registered from the bar-room Of
"Steye" Brodie, the ''bridge JUMPER" few
doors south of Grand street, on the west
side of the Bowery, although there were no
sleeping rooms attached. A reporter found
Steve" and his young wife behind the
counter, serving out beer, while half dozen
tough looking young men lounged about the
room on beer kegs. When asked about the
names being registered from his place,
Steve's cheek mantled with virtuous indig-
nation, and he asked the reporter to follow
him. He led the way up rickety, ladder
like pair of stairs to loft 10 by 30 feet, over
the bar room.. About ton Of rubbish, shaw
ings, bits Of lumber, ETC., occupied the loft,
and In cleared space were three dilapidat-
ed cots, devoid of mattresses or coverings
Steve pointed with pride at the cots, and
said:
"Dere, you can see for yourself All six Of
de men sleeps here.I My bed is down stairs,
cause don't want to sleep wild desc toughs.
might colonize fifty men in here, you can
see now big place 1t is, but don't do dat
way | amt that sort. Desc men all sleep
here. l am clearing up place for the udder
two COTS
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A Tour Of Inspection.
York county Poultry RaIsers.

BIDDEFoRD, Oct. 23.-An association of
the poultry raisers of York county was or
ganized here tonight. George Emery was
chosen tempora ry president and Charles S.
Hamilton secretary. 1t is proposed to form
permanent organization and give annual
exhibitions,
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The BeaI Case.
Especial to the Press. I


CLINTON, Oct 23.-George Beal. brother
Of Charles Beal, who was convicted of MUIR
dering his father, C. C. Beal, of this town.
by placing strychnine in his liquor, says he
thinks he remembers when Charles did the
poisoning, although he had no thought of it
until after the trial. 1t was the Friday be-
fore the Monday when Beal died. that he
saw Charles come out of the cellar with two
bottles of liquor in his pockets and 20 out of
the store. A while afterwards Charles came
back and again entered the cellar. Return
ing few minutes afterwards George met
MIN and accused him of stealing their
fathers liquor. Charles made denial, and
SAID you may search me, which George did,
find nothing ON him. George thinks that his
brother took out two bottles at that time,
and, treating the first one with poison, found
it did not look just right, and threw it down
the stable scuttle, where it was afterwards
found, while the second one he placed in the
cellar, from which the father drank the fatal
liquor.
United Workmen.
GARDINER, Oct. 23.-Today is the 10th an
niYersary of the organization of the Ancient
Order of United Workmen and to commem-
crate the event Dirigo Lodge. No. /, of Gar
diner, celebrated in becoming manner this
evening. This was the first lodge of the Or
der instituted in Maine, and was organized
in March, 1879. 1t now numbers 2lO men,
bers, the master workman being j. w.
Peacock, Esq. The lodge ranks among
the three or four largest lodges of
the order in the State. A reception
to the grand officers was given by the Re-
corder of Maine Lodge, Mr.. G. S. Steward,
at his residence, Highland avenue, between
the hours of and 7.30 At 7.3O procession
formed under direction of the chief marshal
at the Coliseum, composed of all the visiting
lodges together with the bands of music in
attendance, and marched to the residence O
Recorder Steward, where they received the
grand officers and escorted them to the Coli
scum. Here the exercises were held
The Portland daily press., 1888-10-24

1t is now rumored that Lewiston is to be
made the centre of distribution Of refined
oil. kerosene, etc, and that land Is to be pur-
purpose OF erecting storehouses and tanks
for the safe-keeping Of It's product In bulk
Similar buildings have been erected by this
corporation in eastern Maine, and they have
practically decided, it is said. to follow suit
in Lewiston
The Portland daily press., 1888-10-24

is not possible for the Democrats to buy
enough votes to give them majority, but
still it is not denied that there is danger In
the movement. Timely warning has ena-
bled the Republicans to do every thing posi-
BILE to prevent the success of the Democratic
schemes. In this work .they rely mainly on
the five fair election organizations now in
existence, and the close watch that will be
kept upon suspected Democratic political
workers by vigilant men throughout the
State.
There has been some difference Of opinion
as to the possibilities of systematic effort to
buy enough votes to carry the State, but a
conservative estimate is that IL the Demo-
erats are fairly successful in securing pur-
chasable or floating votes they may be able
to make difference Of five or six thousand
in the result, but it is believed that this can
not be done II the movements Of the bribers
are properly watched. The Republican
campaign managers think that they could
lose 5000 of the floating votes and still there
would be plurality for Harrison.
The Portland daily press., 1888-10-24
Maine SUNDAY Schools.

day School convention opened this evening
with devotional service and an address of
welcome by Rev ii. ID. Griffin, of Bangor,
responded to by Rev. Mr.. Lindsay. The ad-
dress of the president was omitted, Rev.
Mr.. Howe being detained by illness. VIM.
Reynolds, of Peoria, H., President of the
International Sunday School Convention,
gave greetings from the West. Rev. G. ID.
B. Pepper. president of Colby University,
delivered an able address Old the relation of
the Sunday school to symmetrical educat on.
The exercises close Thursday nnnn
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sackvilIe Vests Advice.


Los ANGELES, Cal, Oct. 23.-A promi-
nent citizen of Pomona, whose name is
withheld under pledges, recently wrote a
letter to the British minister at Wash
ington, asking his advice as to the
duties Of those voters who are Of English
birth, but still consider England the mother
land. The writer also states among other
things that while In former years many resi-
dent Englishmen declined to be naturalized,
the administration of Cleveland has been
so friendly toward Great Britain, so kind in
not enforcing the retaliation act, so sound
on the free-trade question, etc, that thou
sands have become naturalized for the ex-
press purpose Of helping to elect him over
again.
Minister West replied promptly to the
foregoing, and his autograph letter, sur
mounted with the British coat Of arms, is in
possession of the Times, Of this city, and is
published today. The letter is as follows:
(Private.) BEVERLY, Mass, Sept 13, 1888.
Sir-i am in receipt OF your letter Of the 4th
difficulty in which you ind yourself in casting
yeur vote. You are probably aware that any
political party which openly favored the mother
country at the present moment wonld lose popu-
larity and that the party in power is fully aware
of this fact. The party, however, is. 1 believe,
still desir0us of maintaining friendly relations
with Great Britain, and is still desirous Of set
tling all question with Canada, which have been
unfortunately reopened since the retraction OF the
treaty by the Republican majority in the Senate
and by the Presidents message, to which you al
lude. All allowances must, therefore, be made
for the political situation as regards the Presiden-
tial election thus created. 1t Is, however impos-
sible to predict the course which President Cleve-
land may pursue In the matter OF retaliation,
should he be elected but there is every reason to
believe that, while upholding the position he has
taken, ,he will manifest spirit OF conciliation, In
dealing with the question involved In his message;
August 20, and remain,
Yours faithfully,
The Portland daily press., 1888-10-24
HANCOCK couNrY

The stores of g. w. Allen and E. N. Os-
good, at Surry, were entered Monday night
Oct. 10, and about $50 in money and goods
taken from EACH The thieves gained en-
trance BY breaking the glass In the door Of
q. w. Aliens and a window Of K. N. Os-
goods. The goods taken were jackknives,
scissors, raZ0rs, silk handkefchiefs and Jew
elry. The thieves are still at large.
The Portland daily press., 1888-10-24

There Is prospect that new starch fac
tory will be built In Blaine next summer.
The potato crop In Aroostook county is es-
umated at l3, 900 900 bushels this year, and
valued at million dollars.
The Portland daily press., 1888-10-24
An increase Of contagion.

AUGUSTA, Oct. 23.-The report from the
State Board of Health for the week ending
Saturday, Oct Goth, shows marked in
crease In contagious diseases, particularly
in typhoid fever, as compared with last
week. 1t is as follows
Typhoid Fever-Augusta, p; Bangor, 5; Bidde
Pl. 1 !; Deering, Il; Friendship, Ii Hallowell, |;
Lemoine, I; Lexington, I; New Portland, 4 I;
2; Randolph, A; Rome. q; Sanford, q; Stsrks. i I;
stetson, /; Thomaston, !; Westbrook, IL; VIII
iphtheria-Augusta, /; Brooks, 2; Guilford.
2; Halowell, /; Minot, 2; Portland /; SPRING
field, 6; Wellington. 4; Windham, 1.
Scarlet fever-Bangor, / Biddeford i; Warren,
The Portland daily press., 1888-10-24

The United German Democracy endorses
Mayor Hewitt in New York.
The Portland daily press., 1888-10-24
MAIN Z.
Alleged Attempted Train wreckIng.

Alleged Attempted Train Wrecking.
Especial to the Pressl
OXFORD, Oct23.-As Grand Trunk freight
train was slowly approaching Oxford Satur
day evening when within mile and a half
of the station the cow catcher struck rail
lying on the track and considerable dam
age was done to this part of the engine. 1t
was very fortunate that the train was run
ming slowly. The evening express follows
this train and usually runs at the rate of 30
miles an hour. Had this train struck the
rail destruction of life and property must
have followed. 1t is believed the rail was
put on the track by train wreckers. The
pay car had passed over the track during the
day.
Lewiston Mill Property Sold.
LEWISTON, Oct. 23.-The steam mill,
ton Steam Mill Company have been pur-
chased by r. c. Pingree & Co.. lumber
manufacturers Of this city.
A Novel Suit for Damages.
SAco, Oct. 23.-Mrs. P. J. Heath has
brought suit against the city for $1,000 dam
by bicyclist two weeks ago. The suit has
been placed in Lawyer George E. Grants
hands and will be tried at the January term
of the Supreme Court.
A Tour of Inspection.
AUGUSTA, Oct 23.-Major j. jackson, act
ing inspector general of the military division
of the Atlantic Army, arrived in Augusta.
last evening. from Bangor and, today, has
been engaged making the annual inspection
of the U. S. Arsenal here.
The Major is justfrom the Maine State
College at Orono. where he has been inspec-
ting the cavalry. He speaks in the highest
terms of the general efficiency of the corps
which he found finely uniformed and well
drilled. He has finished his la5ors here and
leaves for the West tonight.
York County Poultry Raisers.
BDDEFoRD, Oct 23-An association of
the poultry raisers of York county was or
ganized here tonight. George Emery was
chosen tempora ry president and Charles S.
Hamilton secretary. 1t is proposed to form