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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-05-15
BOATS FOR SALE.

WE HAVE ON HAND
a AAAASA one 22-fOot Whaleboat.
with iron center-board
mast, sail, oars, etc.
complete; suitable for fishing
Also, one 7j-lb. clinker pleasure SkifT
copper fastened with oars and rowlocks ::
will be sold cheap for cash. Both new.
A&-Apply at DOVER & SONS.
ll0-1m Shop near the Fish Market.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-05-15
MEETING.

Honolulu, May a, 1899.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-05
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
HELD BY THE ENEMY.


In the play of "Held by the Enemy" pro-
duced at Portland Theatre last evening, Mr..
Gillette has cleverly taken several events of
the late war, and has so fused them that no
appeal to prejudice, no sectionalism has been
aroused, and the spectator is absorbed in the
play anxiously awaiting the development of
the plot.
The story is interesting. Col Prescott.
in command of northern regiment sta
toned at the South, near the McCreery man
sion, falls in love with Miss McCreery and
declares his affection. She has been
affianced to Lieut. Hyane, Confederate Off
Ger, by her family's desire. Hayne visits the
McCreery mansion. is arrested for spy, and
Col. Prescott has to produce at the court
marshal, plan of the Federal works found
on the prisoner. Then Miss McCreery de-
clares Prescott has put up the job on Hayne
because she is affianced to the latter. Pres
colt says not word. Then Hayne confesses
he is Confederate spy and exonerates Pres
colt. In attempting to escape from custody
Hayne wounds Prescott Finally Hayne is
killed and Miss McCreery marries the col
onel.
Throughout the play the situations are ex-
eeedingly we'll worked up and very exciting,
The scene while the battle is in progress.
where shells are bursting in every direction
and the aides gallop off on their several er-
rands, is much enhanced by the illusion pro-
duced by the perfect representation of the
hoofs Of the horses as they gallop away to
their several posts. Then the one in which
Hayne admits his identity with the spy is
very thrilling. The various parts are we'll
taken throughout Mr.. William Harcourt
makes a strong, forcible Col Prescott, and
Mr.. F. II. Owsley, picturesque, effective
tive Rachel McCleery, and displays good
ability as an emotional actress, willie Mr..
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-05
CONVICTED BY A BLOOD STAINED BAT.
Walter Moore confesses wben
Shown His Tell Tale Weapon.
Tho Mystery Surrounding the Wilton
Assault Cleared Up.
Mr.. Houghton's Money Found Hid
den In the Woods.

FARMINGToN, Jan. 4.-The mystery cling
Ing about the assault upon HIS. Houghton of
Wilton. was cleared up this afternoon by the
confession of Walter II. Moore Of Norridge-
wock. Since Moore's arrest, Officers Pike
of Wilton, and Sylvester and Horne Of
Farmington. have been at work upon the
case. They found that while at Norridee-
wock, where he went the Sunday following
the assault Saturday night, Moore purchased
Q base ball bat and carefully concealed II in
his coat He afterward sandpapered the
paint off the bat. He explained that he
wanted 1t to saw up for props to shelves.
Later on it was learned that boy in the
Goodenough family, where Moore boarded
In January, owned heavy wood bat which
had disappeared, and In its place was a light
or bat, showing sandpaper marks. Suspicion
was aroused and search being made in a
stream near where the assault was COM
mitted. bat was found stained with blood
which Goodenough identified as his. These
were shown to Moore this afternoon In Jail
by Detective Wormwell, and he at once
squealed. He said he struck Houghton
down with the Goodenough boys bat and af-
forwards threw 1t into the stream. He got
the bat in Norridgewock and brought it
home in his trunk to replace the stolen one.
Moore secured about $500 from Houghton's
person, which he hid in and about his camp
In the woods at Jay. He accompanied the
officers to Wilton, late this afternoon, to
show them the hiding place of the money.
They returned this evening having found the
money. Moore Is about 30, of light complexion
and not hard looking. He is Of good fami-
ly In Norridgewock, but dime novel reading
poisoned his mind. 1t is said he broke into
store at Norridgewock when II years old.
He has behaved well since, living In this vi
cinity. Houghton gains slowly. 1t was dis
covered this afternoon that his lower jaw is
broken
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-05
GEM NERAL Jews.

Rev. Fielder Israel, aged 62, of Salem,
Mass, committed suicide yesterday. Cause,
dementia.
Rev. Joseph Osborne, Baptist pastor of
Fall River, Mass, died suddenly yesterday of
heart disease.
The record of the dividend paying mines
of Montana last year exceeded any previous
year.
The Union League Club of New York gave
Vice President-elect Morton was present.
The cotton bagging trust expired January
1st by limitation, and the price of bagging
has fallen about two cents since.
Charles Stain, the youth made famous by
his evidence in the Barron murder trial, was
brought to Kennebec Jail Thursday on a
charge of larceny.
1t is believed that the murderers of the
paymaster and his assistant recently killed
in the mountains near WilkesDarre, Pa,
have been arrested by Pinkerton men.
About 800 coal mining strikers at Duluth,
Minn., yesterday attacked 80 Italians work
ing on the docks under police protection. A
vigorous use of their clubs by the poll ce
forced the assailants to retreat.
We regret to learn that Messrs. Cahill
Bros, dry goods dealers of this town, have
been compelled to make an assignment. 4.
NJ. Robinson q Co., fruit dealers, have gone
into insolvency. Mace & Co., at a meeting
of creditors a few days ago, offered to settle
by paying 30 cents on the dollar. and the Of
fer was accepted on the part of the creditors.
Il Brunswick Telegraph.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-05
SATURDAY

himself was of the same mind. The notice
served on General Nathan Goff states that
the contest will be based ON the claim that
1912 illegal votes were cast for the Republi-
can ticket
There is no likelihood that the Democratic
counsel can prove that one tenth of the men
they have named were illegal voters. On the
other hand, the Republicans will file counter
charges. With their complete organization
1t Is expected that every illegal Democratic
vote Will be ferreted out. They were cast by
the score in heavy Democratic border
counties, and they will prove a list of illegal
Democratic votes that will silence the Dem
0cratic howl of fraud.
The. bitter gubernatorial contest can
scarcely be settled until after the fourth Of
March. In that event Golf would become
governor for the time. On the face Of the
returns he is elected, and on March he
Will assume Office and perform his duties.
Then there will be a shaking up of dry
bones. Every State institution is intensely
Democratic, and the legislature for years has
been kept busy suppressing scandals arising
ularly true of the State Insane Asylum and
the penitentary. The vilest charges have
been made against the officers of those insti-
tutions, and now they will be ventilated from
top to bottom 1t is also charged that the
office of Secretary of State has been pocket
ing $4,000 year as an illegal charter tax.
The school book lobby, which has made $20,
600 year out of the State, will also come in
for Investigation. Nearly every prominent
Democratic politician in West Virginia is
interested, and the regulations of some OF
them are likely to suffer. This is the reason
behind this desperate effort to hold power.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-05
BLACK pIPHTHeRIA.
Three Members OF the Same Family
Die at the Goose Rocks.

BDDEFoRD, Jan. 4.-The quiet seaside
resort known as Goose Rocks, today contains
the swollen and blackened corpses Of three
members Of one family, victims Of that swift
and dread disease-black diphtheria.
The persons above referred to are the wife
and two children Of Ansel Wildes, young
farmer Of moderate means, who lives about
mile from the sea shore, and the circum-
stances Of their illness and death are sad in
the extreme. Late Wednesday afternoon one
Of the children, boy four years old, was
taken sick, and after an illness of about IA
Hours died. While a neighbor was after a
coffin for the child, the mother, who had
been stricken with the disease shortly after
her son, died in great agony, and to
add to the scene of horror the remaining
child, girl Of about six years of age, lay
at the point Of death at the time Of the
mothers demise. Word was received in this
city this noon that the child died during the
late hours Of the forenoon, and the father
lies In very critical condition with but
scant hopes of recovery.
Mrs. Wildes was about SO years Of age and
her husband is few years her senior.
the cause of the disease is supposed to be
imperfect drainage and also owing TO the
fact that the supply of water which the
family had, came from a well in the rear of
the stable OF an adjoining farm. The well Is
situated on hillside and doubtless receives
large portion of the drainage Of the barn
yard.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-05
AN IMPORTANT PROJECT.
A New Line of Steamers Between
Portland and Augusta.

1t is reported on the street that an import
ant project is on foot in which all our busi-
ness men are interested. 1t will be remem-
bered that last year there was talk of reviy:
ing an old water route from Portland to
Augusta and the towns along the Kennebec,
but the project was dropped at the time for
good reasons. 1t is this project revived on
an enlarged scale that is now talked about.
1t is proposed to put on a steamer Of about
400 tons burden, ana a speed of sixteen
knots, to run between this city and Augusta
in connection with the Maine Steamship
Company and Portland Steam Packet Com
pany. 1t is reported that meeting will be
held very shortly at the Merchants Ex-
change in reference to this project, at which
prominent business men from the towns on
the Kennebec, and our own business men
will be present. This is an important mat
ter. Already line has been established
from New York to Bangor; another is pro-
jected from New York to Eastport and
thence to St. John. N. b. and our own peo-
pie must be awake lest the valuable trade of
the Kennebec is picked up in the same way
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-05
LinIngton.

Tuesday evening, January 1st, by Adoniram
Lodge, +. and A. NJ, No. 27. The ceremo-
nies were conducted by Past Master William
G. Lord, installing officer, and Charles l..
Cousins MARSHALL:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-05

and genial overseer at the Royal River Mills,
entered his Office New Years morning he
was very happily surprised to find awaiting
him large and beautiful plush album, gift
from the operatives, In appreciation Of his
as slight token Of regard and esteem. This
beautiful souvenir was accepted with many
thanks to the donors and will be highly
treasured by Mr.. Stoddard as an expression
Of the good will of his fellow laborers,
that they may all enjoy as happy new year
as they have contributed to make for him.
Superintendent Merrill Of the pulp mill,
has been presented by the employees with
French clock worth g115
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-05
burlington Men at Peace.

CHICAGO, Jan. 4-The members of confer
ence on the Burlington strike met at o'clock
and remained in session until $50. Then the
doors We're opened, and representatives Of
the press admitted. Vice President Stone,
ence, read statement to the effect that the
Burlington strike was settled. but the Broth
hood committee were instructed by the Rich
mond convention to report to Chief Arthur
any settlements reached as soon as made,
and at the request of the committee the
terms of the settlement will not be made
public until the receipt of message from
Arthur.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-05
The Andover Case.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Jan. 4.-The hear
ing in the Andover case give by ex-Goy
Robinson as commissioner appointed by the
Supreme Court to take evidence in the case
dover Theological Seminary to show that
the late Rev. DR.. EHstis of this city had ex-
pressed the opinion freely upon Prof
Smyth's case before he voted upon in the
Board of Visitors began at the Court
was a large attendance Of interested
listeners, including several prominent cler-
gymen of this city, and Rev. DR.. George Le
on Walker of Hartford, a member Of the
Board of Visitors. Prof. Smyth paid close
by Prof. Simon Z. Baldwin of New Haven
and Lawyer Charles ii. Barrows of this
city,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-05
ArIght with insane pr,soners.

AUBURN. N. Y, Jan. 4.-Five inmates of
the criminal insane asylum sprang upon an
unsuspecting attendant tonight and dragged
his clothes from his body. They secured his
keys and gained door leading into the yard.
Then they met another attendant. who
broke his musket in pieces over their bodies.
They gained the open air and met third at
tendant, who fired into the mob, disabling
one. The shooting alarmed the other keep
ers and the men were captured after des-
perate fight
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-05
is7o-Isse.
The Nineteenth Anniversary Of the
Portland Cadets.
The Banquet at the PrebIe Last
Evening.

The Portland Cadets have participated in
many pleasant gatherings, but 1t is doubtful
If they ever had more pleasant affair socia-
bly, than was their nineteeth annual banquet
at the Preble House last evening. Nearly
one hundred gentlemen marched into the
dining hall at o'clock to inspiring music by
Collins's Orchestra and took seats at the
three long tables, running the length of the
hall.
The floral decorations were superb. Sus-
pended from the chandelier was miniature
canoe filled with flowers. while all over the
tables was profusion Of choice plants and
flowers Of every description. Ia front Of the
president was splendid piece representing
two crossed swords and belt and chapeau.
The following gentlemen were seated
q orouod tho tohIae.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-05
Many Business Reyerses.

NEW YORK, Jan. 4.-Business failures in
this country the last seven days, as reported
by r. g. Dun & Co. and E. Russell & Co.,
number for the United States 359; for Can
ada, 2S; total, 3S7 against total of 299 last
week, 81 the week previous, and 279 the cor
responding week last year. Failures are
usually numerous this season, but 3S7 in a
week is probably the highest number ever re-
corded in this country in that period.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-05
WHEN coFF COMES IN.
A Shaking Up of Dry Bones in West
Virginia.

CHARLESTON, W. Va, Jan. 4.-Now that
notice of contest has been served the Dem
ocrats will strain every nerve to seat Judge
A. b. Fleming as governor. They did not
really arrive at this decision until within the
last three days At conference of Demo
cratic leaders the best informed among them
discouraged the idea of contest. Fleming
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-05
PANIC ON THE IsrHMus.
Great uneasiness at the State of
Canal Affairs.

PANAMA, Jan. 4.-Great uneasiness pre-
walls regarding the canal. No is news received
of any settlement Work is being lessened
daily, and total suspension is feared. This
would throw thousands out of work. The
Columbian government in anticipation of
trouble has addressed circular TO consuls
from foreign countries protesting against
any responsibility being incurred by it
should the most severe measures have to be
adopted to maintain order. Consuls are
requested to obtain instructions for the
transportation of citizens of their several
countries from the Isthmus, in case of a
total collansa nf work
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-05
Week OF Prayer.

The coming week will be observed by the
different churches Of the city as the week Of
prayer At the ministerial meeting held last
week it was decided to hold a union prayer
meeting every every day from to 5 p. m,
beginning on Monday, January 7. These
meetings will be held in the hall Of Young
Mems Christian Association on Congress
street, and all interested are cordially in
vlted to Join in:the services. The pastors
are requested to give the above notice at their
church meetings Sunday. Rev. f. T.. Bay
ley viii lead the meeting Monday and II win
be specially interesting one.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-05
IN THE HOUSE.
The Nicaragua Canal Bill Passed as
Amended.

WASHINGTON, Jan. Ain the House to-
Gay Mr.. BANDS amendment to the Nicara
qua bill reserving to Congress the right to
alter, amend or repeal this act and regulate
tariff rates for transportation of persons and
The bill was then passed, yeas, 157; nays,
81. The bill is Senate bill and will now go
to the Senate for action upon the House
amendments. !.
Mr. Reed Immediately called up the reso-
during the remainder of the session the call
Of States for the introduction and reference
of bills, upon the first and third (suspension)
Mondays of each month. This led to long
debate, participated in by many members.
on ordering the previous question, enough
opponents to the bill refused to vote to break
the quorum, the vote standing, yeas, 106;
nays, q. The House then adjourned
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-05

The menus, which were furnished by
Owen, Streut x Co., were tasty.
When cigars were lighted, President Dow
raped for order, and In q very felleitous
manner welcomed the guests and congratu-
lated the company on the auspicious anniver-
sary. He briefly reviewed the last year Of
the cornpany's doings and assured them Of
the cordial support OF the veterans and hon
orary members. Mr.. Dow's remarks were
received with great applause. Letters of re-
gret were received from Mayor Chapman
Albert Warwick, Major j. b. Rawles, Henry
Is. Cleaves, O. j. Anderson. N. ID. WinsloW
S. j.. Gallagher, w. w. Thomas, Jr, Chas
P.lMattocks and Edward ii. Elwell.
Lieut.. Leary, Of Fort Preble, was pleasant
ly introduced, and spoke very pleasantly
thanking the company for their courtesy.
and speaking very pleasantly of his associa-
tions and impressions since coming to Port
land.
Rev. Marion Crosley was very happy in
his remarks OF tnankS and c0ngratulation
and eloquent in his tribute to the citizen SOL
dier.
Mr.. George S. Rowell, of the Advertiser
alluded to many pleasant experiences with
the future. ~
Mr.. E. 9. Mitchell, of the Sunday Tele-
gram. spoke briefly OF the splendid achieve
ments OF the Cadets In the past, and hoped
70 see them equalled and excelled In the fu-
tuTe. '-SS
VIC. Wilson, ESQ, made a short and hu-
motous speech, and urged united action for
company success in the future
II; ;. Msterhouse, Esq, traced the history
Oh tne old company, and hoped TO hear Of
great trlumphs by the Cadetslin the future.
Brief speeches followed from ex-Captain
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-05
ApvIoEs FROM HAYrI.
Yellow Jack Sends the Yantic Home
The ossipee will Take H-r Place.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.-The latest advices
received at the Navy Department from Rear
Admiral Luce are to the effect that yellow
fever appeared on the yantic, and she sailed
for the United States. The Galena was at
Kingston, Jamaica, yesterday, preparing for
a speedy return to Port au Prince. Orders
today were issued to hasten the preparations
of the Ossipee now at Norfolk, so she may
sail Sunday. The Secretary of State has re-
ceived letter from the United States consul
at Cape Haytian announcing the election of
Hyppolite as provincial President of uayti,
at a convention at Gonaives, and saying that
bombardment.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-05
NO WONDER THEY ARE EXCITED.
One Hundred Thousand Dollars Lost
In Birmingham, Eng. Alone.

LONDON, Jan. 4.-The sensation in Bir-
mingham, over the revolutions regarding
the Electric Sugar Refining Company was
increased by alarming cablegrams. The To-
cal holding of stock is stated to be 10000.
One of the principal stockholders has de-
parted for America to inquire personally in
to the matter: The stock fell greatly in Biz
mingham and Liverpool today.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-05
MAINE TOW ms.
saccarappa.

On Wednesday evening the young ladies
OF Miss Dana's class Of the Congregational
Sabbath school held very pleasant sociable
In the vestry. There was a large attend
ance.
AT the parish meeting Of the Congregation
al society on Monday evening, j. w. War
rem, q. L. Springer and G. l.. Andrews were
chosen as parish committee and A. w. Rick
er as clerk and treasurer.
AT regular meeting of Naomi Lodge, ID.
OF r., Wednesday evening, ID. ID. G. NJ, S.
Ii. Skillings, assisted by acting Grand Officers
Knowlton, Cutter, Greayes, Skillings and
Hezelton, installed the officers as follows:
N. G.-Mrs. VIM. Smith.
Y. G.-Mrs. w. Il. Knowlton.
Sec.-Miss f. Il. Martin.
Treas.-Mrs. G. j. Hezelton.
C-Mrs. O. l.. Andrews.
Wa. NJ. SWEET.
II. s. N. G.-ti. II. WinslOw
u. $. N. G.-Mrs. b. ID. Elwell.
X. y. v. G.-Mrs. w. w. Cutter.
LIS. V. G.-Mrs. J. Greayes.
]. G.-Mrs. M. O. Hezelt0n.
o. G.-F A. Bettes.
Chap.-Mrs. Il. A. Bettes.
After the installation an oyster supper was
served in the banquet hall
The acting grand officers went to Gorham
on Friday evening and installed the officers
OF Gorham Lodge, No. SO, /. o. o. +.
There Is strong feeling here in favor OF
city charter. A petition will be presented 10
the legislature to secure it.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-05
More Sentences Imposed.

DUBLIN, Jan. 4.-Excitement was caused
in the court at Mas today by Solicitor Hur-
ley, counsel for the prisoners, saying that
Judge Fitzgerald's s conduct ON the bench was
a scandal. Hurley was sentenced to seven
days imprisonment for contempt of court
at Ballymitty. Today Solicitor Moran was
sentenced to six months imprisonment and
Finucan and others to month each for con-
spiIacy to prevent the taking of farms from
which tenants had been evicted. Thirteen
persons were arrestedsduring the Falcarragh
evictions today. 1t was solely owing to the
priest that bloodshed was prevented.
To Jail Amid Cheers.
DUBLIN, Jan. 4.-Mr Finucane, M. p. was
sentenced at Castle Connell to months
Imprisonment under the crimes act He
was accompanied to jail to the mayor and
and crowds of cheering citizens.
Two summons were served upon VIM.
O'Brien.M p, for conspiring to induce ten
ants MOTTO pay rents.
The Tenants Offer Accepted.
DUBLIN, Jan 4.-Sir Augustine Fitzgerald
has notified his tenants in County Clare of
his acceptance of the offer they made under
the plan of campaign two years ago.
The African Mystery.
CAIRO, Jan. At is generally believed
here that tho mysterious White Pasha is
Henry M. Stanley, not Emin Pasha.
Foreign Notes.
Advices from Russia say that It's persons
were frozen to death at EkateriDburg, in the
district of Perm, Dec. 9th. The Black Azof
and Caspian seas are frozen over.
Seven skaters were drowned in the Lud-
wig canal at Miremburg yesterday.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-05
Famine In China.

SHANGHAI. Jan. famine is on the in
crease and terrible sufferings are reported.
In the province of Shang Tung crops were
destroyed by an overflow Of the Yellow river