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The Portland daily press., 1889-01-03
BURLINGTON MEN MAKING THREATS.
Talk of the Biggest Railroad strike
Ever Known.
u the "o'' Road Does Not Settle
With the Strikers.
All This on the Authority Of Chi
cago Newspapers.

CHICAGO, Jan. 2.-The Daily News says
whether this country will experience the
greatest railroad strike in the history Of mod
ern industrial struggles between labor and
capital, will depend upon meeting at the
general offices of the Chicago, Burlington
and Quincy railroad tomorrow morning.
Chairman Cavener, or the grievance commit
tee this morning gave the first hint, and a
very decided one. of disastrous consequences
Of a refusal Of the Burlington officials to ac-
ceDt the proposition Of the Brotherhood.
We have consulted the best legal authority
SAID Cavener. and know Just what we can
do. and obey the law. We are not afraid of
any State prisons, county jails or conspiracy
laws. say IL in all seriousness, that IL the
Burlington road does not agree to our rea-
sonaole propositions, the Brotherhood will
at once commence struggle and win never
surrender we know Just what our re-
sources are, and the country far and wide,
Will hear from us in very decided way if
the meeting tomorrow does not result in
harmony.
What will the Brotherhood do?
That am not prepared to say, but, as
said. It will be as radical move as was ever
made by labor organizations
1t is understood that the counsel employed
by the Brotherhood is Col. Robert G. Inger-
soil. Cavener Is in constant communication
with Chief Arthur and the chairmen of the
local boards Of the Order along the different
western and southwestern roads, and the in
slant the decision is given, the WORD will be
passed along the line"
The. journal says on the same subject.
IF the statement Of the company, that it is
operating its lines In manner satisfactory
to itself and its patrons is correct II has
seemingly nothing to gain or lose by such
action. The governing officials certainly ex-
press but little anxiety on the subject The
Brotherhood. however, is exceedingly de-
sirous for war TO the end, In order that the
enormous drain upon its treasury may cease,
and many strikers find employment"
The Portland daily press., 1889-01-03
MR.. cLADSToNe'S LETTER.
The Tablet Maintains That Its
Translation was Correct.

LONDON, Jan. 2.-Mr. Gladstone's tele-
gram disclaiming the accuracy of the trans
lation of his letter suggesting that the posi-
tion of the Pope be made subject of inter
national arbitration has led to cores
pondence on the subject, which will appear
in the Tablet tomorrow. Mr.. Cox, editor OF
the Tab let says the letter from Mr.. Glad
stone Gle arly refers TO the present position OF
the Pope, and he places side by side Glad,
stones letter in Italian and the translation
in English proving the accuracy of the
translation, which Mr.. Gladstone declared
untrustwor thy.
Mr.. Gladstone's words in writing to the
Marquis Derison, are as follows: II con-
slider the question of the POpe's position OF
such importance as to merit the interven-
tlon of international arbitration.
boast / was the promoter OF
international arbitration, in connection
with the Alabama question. By such a
method, it would he possible to unlock the
difficulty relating to the Vatican"
The Pail Mall Gazette upholds the accura-
cy Of the translation and asks Mr.. Gladstone
to explain what be means If he does not
mean international arbitration on the Pope's
positiOn
The Portland daily press., 1889-01-03

married her to Captain Edward Waite GA
years ago. The writer has heard from Mrs.
Waite's lips many interesting "reminiscences
OF her distinguished pastor, who resided di-
rectly opposite her fathers home. Mrs.
Waite was the eldest Of five sisters. Her
next younger sister, Mrs. Susan jackson.
died at her house In 1885, where she had a
home, and the tenderest care during a long
period OF increasing invalidism. The Sis
ter's death, following so soon that of her
husband, was sad blow to Mrs. Waite,
from which she never fully recovered.
Mrs. Waite was member Of the st. Law
renee street Congregational church, from its
origin. and her husband was its deacon as
long as he lived. Deacon Waite's death oc-
CURED In 1881 he will be long remembered
as remarkably 1.-the and active old gentle
man. He was nearly 90 years old at the
time Of his death.
Mrs. Waite was the mother Of six children.
three Of whom, two sons and a daughter
survive her. Her sons, Albert Henry. and
Edward Francis, are well known citizens of
Portland Mrs. Susan Maria Thwing Is the
wife of DR.. Il. p. Thwing, and resides In
Brooklyn, N. Y. Mrs. Waite has had 10
grandchildren and 10 great-grandehldre
she was So years Of age at the time of her
death, and was, almost to the last, able TO
attend quite regularly the church she dearly
loved, and towards the support of which she
generously contributed. Her death will be
sincerely m0urned by the community in
which she has so long resided, and her name
Will be long held in loving remembrance.
Her funeral will take place at her late
residence No. 43 st. Lawrence street. Friday
afternoon at o'clock. w.
The Portland daily press., 1889-01-03
IN DANCER OF THEIR LIVES.
A Sensational Report from the Black
Republic.

NEW YORK, Jan. 2-Lieutenant William
A"Deering, correspondent of the New York
Mail and Express in Hayti, has sent the fol
lowing despatch, dated Port au Prince. Dec
31st:
Articles in the Haytian newspapers con-
tain furious threats against Mr.. Thompson,
Americans have been arrested. both men and
women. The American consulate is filled
with refugees. Aippolyte's army is march
ing on this city Port au Prince / inter
viewed President Legtime today, and he
said he would show no clemency to foreign
ers who interfere in Haytian politics. Presi.
dent Legitime stated to me that he would
shoot 500 If necessary The excitement
here is intense. Americans at Port au Prince
are In danger of their lives"
The Portland daily press., 1889-01-03
RohInson-craaorx.

A very pretty wedding took place yester-
day afternoon at st. Stephens church, Rev.
Asa Dalton, ID. d., officiating. The prin-
cipals We're Frederic p. Robinson and
GeorgiLe Archer Gregory, both Of Frederic
ton, N. b. The brides niece. Miss Ellie G.
Winterbotham, Of this city, was maid Of
honor, and +. b. Gregory, LII. b., Of
Fredericton best man. The bride was
beautifully dressed in white fdille .frdRcdise
with court train and veil. and wore white
carnations. She was given away by her
brother, Mr.. j. b. Gregory Of Biddeford.
The costume of the maid of honor was OF
pale blue cashmere and the flowers she wore
were white hyacinths. Mr.. w. G. Kimball,
organist of Williston church played the
wedding march. After the ceremony the
bridal party returned to the residence of MI.
G. NJ. Donham, brother-in-law of the bride,
for lunch. Mr.. and Mrs. Robinson took the
evening train east and will spend few
days in Augusta, Fredericton and st. John
befoSe going TO theif future home inAmherst,
N. s., where Mr.. Robinson Is engaged on the
ChignactO Marine Transport Railway.
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MUsIcsAHD DRAMA.
HELD BY THE ENEMY.

HELD BY THE ENEMY.
"What does it cost to put play like Held
by the Enemy ON the boards" said report
er to Manager w. C. Boyd.
"Well," said Mr.. Boyd, count up for
yourself. In the first place the original out
lay for scenery was $4,000; the special car
for carrying the scenery and properties cost
5000; and the original outlay for lithograph-
ic stones for window paper and our hand
some stands, all fine 1ithographic work, was
close to the same figures. There you have
S20,0o0 to begin with, without accounting
for incidental expenses, even before the COM
pany is engaged. A company such as we
have for Held by the Enemy aggregates
salary list of $1,000 week. Then there are
advance men. press agents, stage carpenters.
machinists and auxilliaries, all of which are
necessary for carrying on the show. Apart
from this, railroad fares and the cost of
transporting the scenery and properties,
even in our car, Is enormous. All these ex-
penses must be paid, and margin left for
the management.
KEEP IT DARK.
Tickets for w. I. Bryant, supported by
Julia Wilson, Lizzie Richmond, James
Bevins and others, in the musical comedy,
Keep it Dark" to be produced at Portland
Theatre next Monday and Tuesday, will be
ready at the box Office tomorrow.
THE M'GIBENY FAMILY.
The second Popular" will be given by the
McGibeny Family next Monday evening
The Buffalo Express says: Not only was
every seat in the Tabernacle occupied last
evening, but the standing room was packed
to overfowing by one of the best natured
audiences ever within the spacious audito-
rum. The McGibeny Family Is certainly a
remarkable one, and ought to ill the Taber-
gagement, as they are worth going TO see and
hear" Tickets can be secured at Stock
bridges.
THE JAPANESE VILLAGE.
Lare audiences attend the receptions at
Congress Hall and only three more days re-
main in which to see this remarkable exhib-
it. Everybody who has been has left the
hall thoroughly delighted. Remember the
admission fee is very small and the pleasure
performances are worth more than the price
of admission. The receptions are held af-
ternoons as well as evenings.
NOTES.
The second of the recitals given this sea-
son by the Rossini Club will take place to-
day. January 3rd, In Rossini Hall, at IL
O'Clock.
Little Lord Fauntleroy" is coming to
Portland Theatre soon. III little Elsie Leslie
takes the part of the little lord the play will
be well worth seeing.
The Earl Of Fife, lineal descendant of
the Throne of Fife, was spectator at the
production in London by Irving OF Mac
BETH"
The Portland daily press., 1889-01-03
ATTORNEYS AND PENSIONS
AS Affected by the Bill Passed In the

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2-There were but 70
members present when the House met to-
day. In consideration of the morning hour
the bill prohibiting an agent or attorney
from receiving fee for securing an increase
of pension on account of increase of the dis
ability fol which the pension was originally
granted, or for securing a special act of Con-
gress in cases where the pension might be
obtained under. the general pension laws,
was passed with an amendment providing
that the applicant for pension may contract
with any person in the State in which the
applicant lives to pay not exceeding $500 for
services rendered should the increase be al
lowed.
A bill was passed providing that the omis-
sion of the sender to place lawful postage on
letter bearing special delivery stamp
shall not hinder or delay the transmission or
delivery of it, but the postage shall be
collected on delivery.
The House then went into committee on
the whole, with Mr.. Mcmillan Of Tennessee
in the chair, on the river and harbor appro-
priatiOn bill
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MARY hastings Waite.

This aged and estimable woman passed
away from earth at . o'clock yesterday
morning after a Short but painful sickness.
Mrs. Waite was one of the oldest residents
on Munioy Hill, having occupied for 40
years the house on st. Lawrence street.
which her husband, the late Captain Edward
Waite, built and moved into 10 1S4s.
Mrs. Waite was born in this city Decem-
Der II, 1902. her father was Mr.. Jonas
Mills, who resided at the corner Of Middle
and Essex (uow Franklin) streets, near
which locality he kept grocery store for
many years.
The Rev. DIR. Payson was her pastor, and
The Portland daily press., 1889-01-03
The Seal Fisheries.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2.-Senaeor Hoar to-
day introduced resolution which was
adopted asking the President to transmit to
Congress any correspondence that may have
been had with'G Britain concerning the
seal fisheries in or near Behring Straits,
especially as to the seizure of any vessel OF
the United States or other country and what
regulations governing the fisheries have
been adopted by this government Mr. Hoa
says there have been and are still widespread
against American vessels in that while they
are not permitted to take seals out at sea
which is perfectly proper and right, no in
reference is made with the operations CT the
vessels of other countries, particularly
those of Great Britain, and he wants to
know why
The Portland daily press., 1889-01-03
EemaIe orphan AsxIunn

The managers of "The Female Orphan
Asylum of Portland" return sincere thanks
to the many friends, whose thoughtful kind
ness has made the holiday season so bright
to the children under their charge.
Beginning with the cid New England fes-
tival, abundant gifts of fruit, candies, dainty
food, books, toys, magazines, money. arti-
ces of clothing. and last but not least, a
most beautiful and symmetrical tree. on
which to hang the pretty little articles which
are so large in the childish estimation. have
made the days really "feasts Of gladness."
The Portland daily press., 1889-01-03
Arrival of the PoIynesIan.

The Polynesian, Capt. Hugh Wylie, Of the
Allan line, arrived at this port yesterday
morning, from Liverpool December Goth,
via Halifax. She arrived at Halifax
December 31st, after boisterous
passage of eleven days. The run from Hall
fax to Portland, about $50 miles, was made
in "a hours and 80 minutes. The steamer
brought 81 passengers, viz, one cabin, nine
intermediate and 25 steerage. Sixteen were
English, three Irish and four FinDes and
Swedes. The steamer also brought large
miscellaneous cargo.
minion line, will sail this afternoon for Liy-
erpool, via Halifax.
The Circassian, Capt. Barrett, r. n. R.,
will be the next Allan ship due, and the
Vancouver, Capt. Lindall, the next of the
Dominion line.
The Portland daily press., 1889-01-03
PORTLAND, THURSDAY

Senator Walton of Somerset the name OF
Hon. w. Allen of Fairfield
Representative Glover of Rockland the
name of William 7. Cobb of Rockland.
Representative l.. A. Barker of Bangor
the name OF Hon. Silas G. Hatch of Bangor.
Senator Collins of Aroostook the name of
Hon. A. l.. Lumbert of Houlton.
The convention made all these nominations
by acclamation, they having been settled by
the various county delegations.
The chairman announced that the next
business was the nomination of United
States Senator.
Mr. Wakefield of Bath arose. He enumer-
ated at length the glories of the Republican
party and the abilities of her statesmen.
Fessenden, Morrill,. Blaine, and then the
younger men, Hale and Frye. Senator Frye
had served in Congress eighteen
years with marked credit to himself
and State. A man of sp0tless
character and one of the most eminent
statesmen of the country, his nomination
would be received with great favor by the
Republicans of all parts of the country He
therefore nominated Hon. William p. Frye
for United States Senator. Loud applausel.
Mr.. Fogg of Portland seconded the nomi
nation in an able manner
Senator Walton of Skowhegan moved that
the vote be taken by rising, and when the
chairman put the question the entire caucus
arose.
had been Instructed by Senator Frye to
him, and convey to them his acceptance of
the honor. Senator Frye was unable to be
present on account of the illness of Mrs.
FRYE and the death of q near ralativa
The Portland daily press., 1889-01-03
Fire on Portland Street.

The alarm from box five yesterday morn
ing was caused by fire lin the House No. 16
Portland street, known as the Dane house,
and owned by Mrs. Il. Packard and Mrs. M
j. Seagall. The fire caught in the rear of the
building and the damage will amount to
about $500, which was covered by insurance
in the Holyoke of Massachusetts, at the
agency Of Joseph ii. Webster. Lewis Ii.
Eagles, Miss Hattie 4. Hatch, and the own
ers OF the building, occupied the house. Mr..
Eagles loss on his furniture is total, as he
had no insurance. Miss Hatch's loss is COW
cred by insurance with Mr., Webster
The Portland daily press., 1889-01-03
shep,ey Camp.

The following officers of Shepley Camp
were installed last night:
Captain-Willam L. Dickey.
First Lieutenant-JOhn II. Lowell.
Second Lieutenant-Ed. S. Beal.
On assuming his Office, Capt. Dickey ap
pointed the following staff officers for the en-
suing term
Chaplain-Wesley Z. Gribben.
First Sergeant Edward H. Smith,
Quartermaster Sergeant--Fred b. Wiggin.
Color Sergeant--Ferd. L. 0akes.
Sergeant OF Guard-E. K. Philbrook:
Corporal Of Guard Harry +. Cummings.
Prn. Mus.-George II. Beal
Camp Guard-John Nj. Googns.
There was a good attendance, and the Dus-
iness being over, remarks by the new officers
and comrades of the G. A. II. present were
listened to by the members.
The Portland daily press., 1889-01-03
Y. m. C. A. Notes.

The business mems daily prayer meeting
is held each morning in the reception room
from 9 IS to 9.45 o'clock. The meetings are
cry interesting and the business men are
cordially invited to drop in for few min
utes each day.
The young mems meeting will be held this
evening in the reception room and Will be
led by q. M. Dinslnore.
The Bible trainers class will be held at
the close of the young mems meeting, under
the direction Of General Secretary 5. T..
The Portland daily press., 1889-01-03
BAY state solons.

BosroN, Jan. 2.-The Massachusetts legis-
lature met in Boston this morning. The
Senate Republican caucus was held at 10
o'clock and nominated by acclamation, Har-
ris c. Hartwell, of Fitchburg, president;
Rev. e. C. Dowse, of Sherborn, chaplain;
Captain John G. b. Adams, of Lynn, ser
geant-at arms. For clerk, Henry ID: Cool
idge, the present assistant clerk, received 20
votes to for b. L. Beal. The Senate was
organized Immediately afterward Win the
above officers. ny
Barrett, of Melrose, was nominated for
speaker.
The Portland daily press., 1889-01-03
THE ApMIRAL'S REPORT.
How the Haytians Gave Up the
Seized Steamer.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2.-Admiral Luce's re-
port regarding the surrender of the steamer
Haytian Republic has been received. The
Admiral's account does not differ much from
that already printed, the surrender having
been promptly made. The Admiral learns
that preparations had been made to send the
-staaraar home NV -aa.- -En0lish-ersw.- although
he can not quite see the reason for such ac-
tion. The Hay tian government was profuse
in expressions Of esteem for this country,
and several epistles in iiattering language
are made part of the report.
The Portland daily press., 1889-01-03
The Cadets, supper.

All the past members of the company VINO
have uot purchased their tickets for Friday
evening, should do SO at once, as the number
is limited. The committee will be at rooms
at Preble House at o'clock ON that evening
and those who have not purchased tickets
can obtain them there.
The Portland daily press., 1889-01-03

The managers Of the Shakespeare Water
Walter Corey & Co., Burbank. Douglass 4
Co., Chas. z. Jose h Co. WIN. E. Chandler,
Owen, Moore Il Co. aud II. J. Bailey 4 Co, for
their courtesy and generosity in furnishing
the stage for the entertainment given Deeem-
Der 20.
The Portland daily press., 1889-01-03
KFNNFRFC COUNTY.


KENNEBEC COUNTY.
Tie two Winthrop tramps possessed
complete burglars outfit OF which they were
relieved when captured. It consisted OF
four revolvers. dirk knife, razor, hatchet,
several files, wire for picking locks, ropes
for fastening prisoners, and bottle OF
chloroform. Mike ScaDlan, fellow pri-
soner, claims that one Of the pair confessed
to him the assaultIupon Frost. As they are
indicted for robbery from the person, with
the use of a dangerous weapon, their punish
ment II convicted will be Imprisonment for
life.
Mrs. Joseph Fossett Of Augusta, has
fine large black cat, which has quite
musical turn; when any one sits down to the
organ, the cat comes and jumps upon it, and
as long as any one will pump the organ she
will run back and forth over the keys and
play; we believe she has not yet learned to
play any of the popular airs of the day, but
no knowing what she may do with little
more practice.
The report that K. +. Webb has been to
Massachusetts, and investigated the Electric
Railroad and reported that it is not practical
not so. Mr.. Webb says everything is in
favor OF the Electric road and the Fairfield
Horse Railroad will apply for charter this
fnf tine nrsr tfmo s4r.ve ssss- -lspt eets-.sL
of diphtheria at the Insane Hospital. a case
bas appeared in the female wards in the per-
are now but two cases at the hospital, one of
| which is that Of the attendant, Mr.. Smith,
who Is how rapidly recovering. 1t has been
| the experience Of medical men that diph-
| iberia usually remains in a given locality
| from six to eight months, and then suddenly
| disappears. As the epidemic at the hospital
| began In July. DIR. G.. w. MAJ tin, the ply
| sician in charge, expresses the opinion that
| its course Is nearly run.
LINCOLN COUNTY.
Waldoboro business are In earnest about
| the new factory there and the town has pro-
| vided for total Appropriation OF $4,000.
PENoBscoT COUNTY.
A fatal accident occurred at Orono Tues
| day evening at o'clock. A party was re-
| turning from Methodist sociable in large
| double carriage. The driver laid the rains
| down to assist passenger out The horses
| became frightened and ran away. Mrs. Ed
ward Brown a lady 70 years old jumped
| from the carriage. She struck on her head
| with such force as to break her neck. Itwas
terribly dark night The horses ran wild
| ly half mile when the carriage struck a
| switch frame on the Maine Central railroad,
| throwing Mrs. Henry Finn and little boy Is
feet on to the frozen ground. but breaking
| no bones.
The Portland daily press., 1889-01-03
The councIIIorships.
The councellorship fight for York county
was settled this afternoon after very hot
and interesting contest The first ballot stood

Mr. Higgins had Withdrawn for the sake
of harmony. although he had considerable
strength. The contest has been very ami
mated. but Mr.. Bracket had such we'll
known workers as f. A. Hobson and S. l..
Purington, of Limington, Justen NJ. Leavitt,
and Captain j. +. Warren, of Buxton, ana
cooperating with them were Representatives
Fiske, Clark and Burnham
The Penobscot councillOrship was very
close, going to Hatch by vote of 8 to g.. At
one time Hutchings had the nine votes, it is
said.
The Portland daily press., 1889-01-03
cnIldren's Christmas Club.

Owing to the morning session of the High
School the annual meeting of the Children's
Christmas Club, to hear reports of commit
tee and elect officers for the coming year.
will be postponed from 10 o'clock Saturday
morning to 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon
Jan. 9TH, in Reception Hall.
The Portland daily press., 1889-01-03
MAINE TOWNS.
Falmouth.

Mr.. George Mountford, of Falmouth, was
seriously injured Tuesday morning by being
thrown from his carriage. The accident oc-
CURED in his own dooryard, the team upset
ing In turning. DIR. Parker was summoned
to attend to his injuries, which he pro-
nounced sewers.
The Portland daily press., 1889-01-03
The National Debt.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 2.-The national debt,
less cash in the treasury today is 81, ,134, ,662,-
257. 90, the decrease during December, being,
S14, ,4S7, ,595.0S; decrease since June 30th $751;,
100 .3gS 49,
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We wish the donors could have witnessed
the pleasure they gave, for in this case the
joy Of receiving quite equalled the blessed
ness Of giving
The Portland daily press., 1889-01-03
To Vessel Owners.

FTgnE Port Clyde Marine Railway has been thor
IL oughly rebuilt, and is now in readiness to
take ont all vessels In need of repairs. All work
dispatched quickly and satisfaction guaranteed
Address W. @. STIMP8ON, JR.,
The Portland daily press., 1889-01-03

the STATE.
ANDRoscoeeIN COUNTY.

The Lewiston Journal reports that a
LIE vision man has been swindled out Of $500
by confidence men who played the library
game, telling their victim he had drawn S5,-
900 and then decamping with the $500 they
exacted as q deposit.
The Portland daily press., 1889-01-03
monthly Weather Report,

Mr. N. d. Lane, Of the Signal Service fur
nishes the following summary Or meteUrU-
logical observations at the Portland station
in the month of December:
The Portland daily press., 1889-01-03
TAL PRECIPITATION (IN INCHES AND HUN
pREDTHs) FOR THIS MONTH IN
No,thern sanklng Company

Number of clear days. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Number OF fair days ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Number of cloudy days. i