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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-26
RESIDENCE AND OFFICE COMBINED.
The Inconvenient House of the Head
of This Great Nation.
Funeral Services over the Remains
of the Late Justice Matthews.
Advlces from Uncle Sans Naval Of
flcers In Samoan Waters.

WASHINGTON. March 25.-Mrs. Harrison's s
present illness has called attention to the
unhealthfulness and inadequacy of the
White House, and has aroused public senti-
ment here in favor of q new executive man
sion.
The house is too small. There are but
five bedrooms in it. When the President
and his wife have few relatives visiting
them, as at present, they are crowded.
There is sufficient parlor room, probably,
but this must be given to the public and
could not be utilized for bedrooms for the
family, as they are all on the ground floor.
cut of from the other part of the building.
Three or four times during the past decade
the Senate has adopted bills making appro-
priations for the construction of family
residence for the President The sums
named for the building and Its furnishing
have varied from $l50000 to $750O00. One
or two OF the bills have provided for the
purchase of ground in the Suburbs. the hills
on the northern boundary being in mind.
while the others have contemplated the con.
structlon OF building on the Park square.
Immediately north of and across Pennsylya.
MA a. avenue from the White House.
Inc venerable Senator Morrill, of Vermont
mas two or three times advocated the con-
structlon OF q family residence for the Presi-
dent, presenting plans for it and speaking in
its behalf, and he will probably renew his
e1orts again at the approaching session of
Congress. Every day the necessity of such
provision is more and more seen, not alto
gether on account of the cramped condition
OF the family of the President In its present
quarters ana the unhealthy condition of the
oid building, but on account of the necessity
~ ~ more room Ia which to transact the pub
lie business, There has been complete re-
arrangement of the rooms for the clerks at
the White House. so as to utilize all the
room to the best possible advantage, and vet
out in the telegraph office, while another
one is 1T work in one of the outer waiting
rooms. There is no privacy for the Presi-
dent, his private secretary or any one. The
space on the second floor is occupied, every
necessity and a Republican majority. it is
proposed to take action for the building of a
private residence for the executive family.
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william Trott King.

M William Trott King died at his resi-
dee on Thomas street, in this city, early
tts morning, at the age Of 56 years. Mr..
ing was native of Calais, where he was
ngaged in business until 1877, when he re-
moved to Portland, becoming a member Of
the firm of Geo. w. True & Co. He remain
ed in the firm, winning large circle of
friends among his business associates, until
several years ago, when failing health com
PEELED him to retire. Since that time he has
not engaged in any active business. Mr..
Kings death was due to a complication Of
diseases, and was peaceful and painless. Mr..
King leaves wife and five children-Fred
Fl. and w. T. King, Jr.. Mrs. E. III. Snow Of
this city, Mrs. Jed Duren of Calais, and a
daughter who is still at school,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-26
School Committee.

The regular monthly meeting of the School
Board was held last evening, the Mayor pre-
siding. All the members of the Board were
present; Miss Mary L. Green was appoint
ed temporary teacher in the High school in
place of Miss Gushing, who has resigned af-
ter very satisfactory service there Of about
three years. 1t was voted that fifteen copies
of Sallust be purchased for the use of the
High school in sight reading Of Latin; also
that the secretary be authorized to adjust
with Cumberland all matters pertaining to
the Crotch Island school.
The committee on estimates made a de-
tailed report, and after changing the esti-
mate for ventiating the North school from
$1,000 to $1,000. the estimates were accepted
and adopted for presentation to the City
Council.
Pay rolls and bills for the month amount
ing to $S,63313 were presented and ap-
proved.
II. p. White was chosen to take the school
census the present year. His salary was
filed at two and one-half cents per name
taken.
Children. non-residents. desiring admis sion
to our schools, are to apply to the supervisor
of the particular school, and IL he approve,
such are to be admitted by superintendent on
presenting to him the receipt of the city
treasurer for $3.50, the price of tuition for
one quarter.
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One Of the most sociable and ENJOYABLE
events OF the season was the children's party
held at the oorham Grange Hall on Satur-
day evening. In order to give the little folks
plenty of time for fun the Grange was opened
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-26
PERILs OF ExcuRsIoNIsTs.
A Letter from a WhItcomb q Ray.
mond Passenger.

The telegraph the other day mentioned the
delay to Whitcomb & Raymond excursion
party, on its way to California, while in the
Rocky Moutains. A letter was received
yesterday in this city by the family Of one
Of the lady excursIonists, Of which we give
the following exstracts;
SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
We are at this little station "BarstOw,"
and there Is no knowing how long we shall
stay here for there Is a fearful washont
about 30 miles from here and no one knows
how large or how bad 1t Is. We may stay
here all day, and perhaps, all night. The
train from Pasadena has arrived and re-
ports the worst storm for long while has
been raging; for six days tine storm has held
on and five inches OF rain has fallen. This
is the first drawback we have had 1t Is
shame since we expected to get up to Pasa
dena this noon. 1t Is now raining hard and
three trains are waiting to proceed.
SUNDAY MORNING.
We have moved about 20 miles since yes
terday and came near being killed, for, as
we were creeping up the mountains, over
three immense canyons, our rails lying close
to the edge Of the precipices, in one place the
road filling had gone entirely out leaving
as we went over. Mr. Whitcomb and gem
tleman in our car were out on the platform
and were very much frightened. Mr.. Whit
comb considered ii a miraculous escape. We
walked down to the frstllwash0ut. Here
were two immense banks Of sand, 60 feet
high, on each side of the track soaked full
of water, and every little while portions
would slide off across the track. 1t Is only
26 miles to SanBernadin0, but we shan't get
there tonight The first six miles of the
way are the worst. The first foundations Of
of the road are sand, the bridges are built
on sand, and it seems risky business to go
through such district with II Pullmans.
Mr.. Whitcomb Is very careful man and he
doesn't take any chances. The workmen
cantt shovel the sand off the track because
IL Is so full of water II oils off the shOvels.
If 1t doesn't rain any more we shall be all
right You have no idea of this wonderful
place we are in. They call it Summit"
the top of the mountain up which we have
crawled. We are shut in by mountain
peaks, rising one above the other, one range
in walking distance covered with snow, the
clouds resting on the mountains as on Mt.
Washington, walls Of sand all about us, and
a bright sun and blue skies at present over
us. Our bodily comforts and surroundings
are luxurious, but our minds are a little dis
turbed by our predicament. They had a
water spout on the mountain yesterday and
the people said when the cloud burst the
volume of water was so great that II 1t had
struck the train 1t would have smashed the
cars to flinders. Yesterday we came
through a region Of palm trees, growing Ia
very queer shapes. 1t Is one OF the odd
things here to leave a lsnd a desert, WILD
not a sign of vegetation and all at once TO en-
ter upon country so green and luxurious.
Our fellow passengers are delightful and
Mrs. Mary LvermOre and her husband are
most witty and companl0nable.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-26
NOT A KING MAKER.
6oulanger Falls to Meet the AspIra-
tlonS of the MonaFchiats

PARIS, March 25-The Herald's European
edition publishes today the following: "Gen-
eral Bonlanger's Tours speech has been dur
last Owet e6tlsssN tsN how s'1 tbe MS6arcbieal
sheets, or those which with more or less en-
thusiasm or resignation have accepted the
electoral alliance between their party and
the Boulangists, receive the Republican pro-
IeSSion Oh faith so energeticaiiy formulated
at Tours. It Is evident that journals and
monarchists OF this stripe are not at all
pleased with Boulanger's declaration. He
would not give them any manner Of assIs-
tance In their restoration projects, and the
duty OF a battering ram for the destruction
VI the republic, or OF king maker, that they
had complacently assigned 20 him. was not
at all one that suited him. Monarchlsts Of
this category have not, however. on that ac-
count, thrown over Boulangism. They have
persuaded themselves irtO the belief that af-
ter Beulanger has aided them to retain their
seats 10 the Chamber and to secure new ones
they will be strong enough TO throw over
board their powerful ally and protector.
They indulge In the pleasant anticipation
that 1t will then be In their power 70 force
the President of the Republic TO convene a
constituent assembly and to So shape It's ac-
tion that the results viii be In accordance
with their wishes. These mOnarchial hopes
and combinations are treated with much in
creduliLy by independent Conservative Jour
nails. The discussions show how dlfficult it
Is for Boulanger TO have programme which
will bring into accord his followers, who
have come from the most opposite corners Of
the political horrfson. In spite Of this an al
lance Of Monarchists and Radicals Is still
kept up under his leadership. The former
submit TO hearing the republic lauded as the
only possible form OF government for France,
and the latter consent to forget for the pre-
sent that war on cleriealism has always been
platform"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-26
THE DEAD JuTIcE.
Funeral Services Held In Washington
Yesterday.


WASHINGTON, March 25.- The funeral
services over the remains of the late AS
sociate Justice Matthews were held this af-
ternoon at his late residence, DIR. Hamilin
and DR.. Leonard officiating The President
and Cabinet, the Justices of the Supreme
Court, many members of Congress and other
prominent persons were present.
:, The remains lay in the family residence in
the music room, adjoining the reception
room on the south, and the apartment was
almost nlled with flowers. The casket was
cloth covered, with silver rails and handles
Inc lace and bust of the deceased were ex-
posed to view and presented a lfe-like as
pect. On the casket were punches of Easter
Niles and lilies OF the valley, a laurel wreath
ana large wreath Of white roses tied with
Mrs, Field. The piano was Gov
cred with offerings from friends.
the principal one being a massive pillow OF
white roses from President and Mrs. Harri-
son. On the face of the pillow in purple i'm
mortelles was imbedded the sentiment, "Say
not not good night but in some brighter cline
Did me good morning." large wreath of
white roses from Justice Matthews's surviy-
ing tni comrades a Of the Comnandery of the Dis
was prominent on the music stand. There
We're In attendance large number of prom
men. persons SaRf aR f ranks of official life. be
were the members 90fAInR 81 AInRe the earliest arrivais
had seats in the room where the bier stood.
The Presidential party gathered at the
White House at IL 80, and arrived at the
residence just at the hour fixed for the
beginning of the services-1 O'Clock. They
came in the following order President Har
ri3on and Mrs. Blaine. Secretary Blaine and
Mrs. Mckee, Postmaster General Wanamak-
er and Mrs. Russell b. Harrison, Secretaries
Window, Proctor, Rusk and Noble, Attorney
General Miller, Private Secretary Halford
and r. B. Harrison. General Schofeld repre-
sented the army and Admiral Porter the
navy, Chief Justice Fuller and his associates
on the Supreme Court bench acted as honor
ary pail bearers. After the services were
over the remains were taken to the Baltimore
and Ohio depot, aud at o'clock the train
bearing the remains, members of the family,
Justices Fuller, Gray, Blatchford and La
mar, left for Glendale, Judge Matthews
country home, near Cincinnati, where funer
al services and interment will take place to-
morrow.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-26

The Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railway
Company has been sold TO Abram Hewitt
and other New Workers. This is the wealth.
lest company doing business in the South.
The sixth American Chess Congress
opened in New York yesterday. There are
q players, representing Germany, Russia,
England, Poland and America
Cleveland, Ohio, ice companies have
formed a trust and decided to advance prices
20 per cent.
Mrs. McGregor, wife of Rev. DR.. McGregor
of Rochester, n. Y, was burned to death
Sunday night while applying kerosene as a
remedy for sciatlca. Mrs. McGregor was
standing near a stove and the kerosene took
fire.
The famous horse Prince Wilkes, owned
by George A. Singerly of Philadelphia, was
sold in Eew York yesterday for $4,000.
A member of Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stoves
family denies authoritatiyely the rumors
that Mrs. Stowe is falling rapidly Mrs
Stowe is as well as at any time during the
past six months.
A brick block in process of erection al
Binghampton, N. Y, collapsed yesterday
Fred Purcell was killed and two other work
men hurt.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-26
FALL RIVERS STRIKERS.
The Ministers Recommend Arbitra-
tion-A Weaver Assaulted.

FALL RIVER, March 24,-There is no
change in the situation of the strike today.
Not nearly as many weavers have returned
as was expected by the manufacturers. The
looms reported running at the mills number
4713. which is only slight gain. At the
weekly meeting of the Fall River Ministeri-
Union today, Rev. John Brown presented
resolution, that the ministers of Fall River
and vicinity, do express the earnest hope
that the manufacturers will agree to submit
the whole difficulty for adjustment to the
State Board of Arbitration as soon as posi-
BILE, and prevent suffering among the poor of
the city and possible outbursts Of violence in
the future.
Annie Lancaster, a weaver employed in
Pocasset Mills, was assaulted on South
Main street this morning as she was going to
work. An unknown man, supposed to be
striker, hurled brick at the woman, knock
ing her senseless. He then escaped down
an alley and has not been captured. The
woman was taken to her home and at noon
was reported to be resting comfortably.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-26
A SCHOOL FOR ARTISANS.
The Plan of American Leading Tex
tile Manufacturers.

PATERSON, N. j., March 24.-The leading
textile manufacturers of the country, repre-
senting millions of dollars, have taken steps
to endow school in this country where de-
signing in weaving, dyeing and furnishing
may be taught as in the best foreign schools,
to which Americans are not admitted. The
object is three fold: to elevate the character
and improve the style oflAmerican fabrics, to
render domestic manufacturers independent
of European art and skill in the production
of high grade goods, and to emaucipate
American industries in this department
from the despotism of trades unions which
do not allow more than one apprentice to a
certain number of weavers. A preliminary
meeting will be held at the office of the Silk
Association of America April 9Th for the
purpose of taking necessary steps to COM
plete the organization. Negotiations have
already been made with the best qualified
teachers from abroad to assume charge over
the various departments. The possessor of
the secret of the celebrated Francillon dyes,
Jules Francillon, has been secured.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-26

with Cant. Morriso started in small boat
built from the timers of the wreck for the
Marshal Islands. he captain was stricken
with paralysis arl jackson LOOK t1haantI commana,
held the little Dat as security for money
advanced by tem. jackson returned to
Uiae in nsive craft, having to quell
mutiny at thepoint of his revolver. There
he found the aptain's sick daughter and the
others who ad been left behind had been
jackson w, left in charge of the island by
his sayagecrew and their king who went
away TO s.end native orsie in an adjoin-
ing islal. He was finally taken off by
wreckeT and made his way to San Francisco
withou using cent of the money paid him
for thc1reck of the Rainier.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-26
Knights of the Golden Eagle.

Last night Windsor Castle No.1, Knights
of the Golden Eagle, gave on entertainment
and supper at Rossini hall. The programme
which has already been published, was rem
dered very pleasingly. The supper was es-
pecialy enjoyed by all present. The COM
mittee who made arrangements were: John
Z. Greene, N. G.; Charles f. Carr, v. c..
Howard Winslow, P. c.; james w. link
ham, P. c.; c. II. Oldham, ii. p; and they
were assisted by Henry Evans, John S.
Sponagle, P. c.; James w. Stevenson. P. G. /;
Charles NJ. Illsley, P. c.; Albert G. Bragg,
p. c.; James E. Anderson, John Flavin,
Charles II. Lombard, Alexander F. Archi-
bald, Charles II. Stevens.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-26
SYRIA as IL Is.

Prof. j. E. Crane, the principal of the
Portland Latin School, will deliver in Will
liams' Hall, Congress street, on tomorrow
evening, the closing lecture of the course
for the benefit of the building fund Of the
First Presbyterian church. The subject Of
the lecture is ''Syria, as it is today, Eccles-
iastically and politically"
Mr.. Crane was resident of Beirout for
three years and has travelled extensively
over Syria and Palestine. so the audience
will be instructed and entertained by his
personal knowledge and "reminiscences. The
lecture will be fully illustrated by the stere-
Onticon
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-26
a Bath Boys Life.

Richard W. jackson, the son of Andrew
jackson of Bath died recently. Although a
young man at the time of his death, Jack
sons life included a long series of adventures.
While still boy be rescued several persons
from drowning. He himself met with many
accidents On land and sea and In many cases
saved his own life by his GOODNESS and
year later shipped on the Rainier which
was afterwards wrecked on coral reef near
the island of Ujae Jackson was one who
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-26
Valuable Records Damaged.

DOVER, N. H., March 24.-The vaults in
the ruined city hall building were openee TO-
day. The register of probate found his
books badly soaked, and many of the records
will have to be copied. The damage will
reach $500. The register of deeds vault was
found all right, few of the books being wet.
In the vault of the clerk of courts hardly a
them in good condition, The county com
missioners' vault was flooded with water.
and thousands of bills wet, which will neces.
state recopying. The books will have to be
rebound. The damage here is estimated at
$500. The county had no insurance on this
property. The city clerks vault, in which
were records dating back to 1923, Jared the
worst. Every book was wet, and some will
have to be copied, and others rebound. The
damage is estimated at $4,000 on which there
is an Insurance of $3.50.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-26
the STATE.
FRANKLIN COUNTY.

Mr.. Ira V. Cutler, a member of Co. B, 18th
regiment, Maine Volunteers, died Friday
morning, at Pennington, after a lingering
sickness, and was buried Sunday by John H.
Appleton Post, OF which he was a member
Death Is making its inrOads upon this post
four OF its members have been buried since
the first of January.
Ross Avery, West Pennington youth,
arrested Sunday, after creating a dis
turbance while drunk, was not caught BY
the officers until after an exciting chase.
during which he swan across the Sandy
river at point where il Is very swift. ais
bath In the Ice cold water did not save him,
for he was run down tive miles beyond.
KENNEBEc COUNTY.
The steamer Star OF the East will leave
Gardiner on her first trip 10 Boston on Mon
day April sth. The new steamer Kennebac
June. Through tickets TO New York by the
Sound boats will be sold for the first time
this year.
Prof. r. B. Capen has begun the survey
Tor the electric railway between Augusta
and Gardiner; Several parties who wish to
sontraet Ior the construction OF the road win
be In Augusta tomorrow.
The first vessels OF the season came up the
kennebec Sunday night. three schOoners. 20
take cargoes Of Ice at the Great Falls Ice
houses
SOMERSET COUNTY.
The old paint hall, three stories high, and
dwelling, at Madison. were burned Sunday
morning The loss Is $1,000; insurance,
$1,000.
The farm buildings OF Moses Furber. at
Canaan, were burned Sunday night. Loss.
$500; insurance, $500.
sAeADAHoC COUNTY.
The Young Mems Christian Association Of
Bath have been hoping to secure a general
secretary, but have not succeeded. Very
successful meetings are held, however. each
Sunday. On the 24th inst, State Secretary
Lawrence conducted the services, when llG
were present. Not less than Is young men
have professed conversion during the past
few weeks
YORK COUNTY.
b. Frank Hayden, one Of Sanford's dry
goods men, falls heir 10 $4,000 through the
recent death nf George 4. Hayden Of ST.
Louis.
Levi II. Bracket, workman at the steam,
mill in Acton, stopped 20 pick Up a board
Friday, aud dropped dead. Heart disease
was the cause. He was about 30 years of
age. -
Moses A. Safserd Of KIttery will dellvsr
the memorial address In Kittery.
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OF INTEREST IN MAINE.
w. n. Bigelow Appointed Superin-
tendent of Railway Mail Service.

WASHINGTON. March 25.-W. III. Bigelow
of Maine, has been appointed superintend-
ent of the railway mail service for New
England.
The following changes in Star Postal
Schedules in Maine, are announced: Route
446. Spragues Mill to Presque Isle Leave
Sprague's Mills daily except Sunday, at II. AS
a. m. Arrive at Presque Isle by 15 D. m.
Leave Presque Isle daily except Sundays at
2.45 p. m. Arrive at Sprague's Mill by 4.15
p. m. Adopt Immediately.
The following Maine postmasters were
appointed, today; Henry W. Sargent, Sar-
gentville, vice Mrs. ID. S. Currier removed ;
E. W. Sprague, Sprague's Mills, vice Dora
Stannich removed Randall w. Bartlett, I'm
ion. vice John A. Gleason resigned; Alonzo
Purinton, West Bowdoin, vice I'll. ii. Bick-
ford removed; and Silas f. Mcguire, West
Poland. vice George q. Goodwin, removed
Edwin Andrews, Milton Plantation.
- Lieutenant Bradford, U. S. N, native of
Turner, Maine. has been promoted to be
| commander.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-26
A KENTUCKY VENDETTA.
TWO Men Killed as the Result of
Several Arrests.

LOUISVILLE, KY, March pa special
from Pineville, KY, to the Times says: " The
sequefto the arrest of General Sander by
JEFF King, Avlin Turner and others, and the
subsequent arrest and conveyance of Harney
Launer and John Cable to Taxmell, Tenn,
ail.and the arrest of John c. Turner 10y Sam
der's friends Friday and Saturday,w was enact
ed this morning two miles from this town. AL
win Turner and JEFF King were going toward
the gap and James Burch was coming tc
town. Alvin Turner shot at Burch, the ball
killing Turner. King then fired on Burcb
killing him and beating hasty retreat III
Clear Creek"