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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-26
MAINE
RockIand's Losses Adjusted.

RocKLAND, Jan. 25.-The losses on the
two fires Tuesday, have been adjusted as
follows;
= Eenthner q Whitmore, iewelry stock s11oo.
g. VI Simball, owner Of block, s2070.
2ss q wa SsSG sssf. SSss sssoo
Rose brothers. tsiiors. and 9. Il. Bern, .snrni-
ture, losses unsettled.
The block win be rebuilt at once. The
walls and the stores on the first floor were
not badly damaged.
Fire In Canton.
CANTON. Jan. 25.-The new two-story
dwelling house, erected by ID. p. Foye at
Cant0nllast season, and not fully completed,
was totally destroyed by fire last evening,
caused by the overturning OF lantern.
Cattle Commissioners at kennebunk
KENNEBUNK, Jan. 25.-The full board of
cattle commissioners met here today to make
an official investigation and take final action
on the tuberculosis case here.
Discussing Farmers Work.
BIDDEFoRD, Jan. 25.-The Maine Board of
Agriculture held meeting here today.
Changers from all parts Of York county, and
several from out of the State, were present.
In the forenoon, P. NJ. Harwood, of Barre,
Mass, read paper on "Holsteip Cattle and
Their Work" At the afternoon session,
Hon. +. ID. Douglass Of Whiting, VT, read a
paper entitled "Raise More and Buy Less"
The evening address was by Prof. G. III.
Whitcher, superintendent Of the New Hamp-
shire experimental station. Each address
was followed by discussion. Among those
present We're the following members of the
board: w. r. Ellis, Waldo county; Mr..
Blossom, Androsc0ggin county; Mr.. Adams,
Sagadaoc county; Mr.. Watson, Kennebec
county; John M. Deering, York county.
Some York County Offenders.
SAco, Jan. 25.-James McKenney Of Saco,
against whom several criminal charges are
pending, was tried in the Biddeford Munich
pal Court today, for larceny Of clothing and
other articles from houses in Biddeford and
Sac0. He was bonnd over to the Nav term
Of the Supreme Court. A warrant for the
arrest Of Bernard Thornton of Saco, on a
similar charge, was issued, but he had fed
A LIbelIer Sentenced.
SAco, Jan. 25.-Stillman j. Thompson of
Kennebunkport, who was found guilty OF
criminal libel at previous term OF court.
was sentenced today In the Supreme Court
at Saco, to three months Imprisonment and
fne OF $500 and costs. His offence was
committed some time ago, against Ken ne
bunkport school teacher who had reject ed
his attentions.
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Foreign Notes.

AT the railway works 1T Crewe yesterday
an immense crane carrying ladle contain
and the ladle fell into pit Masses Of the
steel flew like bullets in every direction and
20 men working in the vicinity Of the pit
were severely injured. The roof Of the
building was torn of.
MT. and Mrs. Phelps have been invited to
visit the Queen at Windsor Castle. although
under present circumstances, the invitation
Is not required by custom.
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sun Voting In West Virginia.

CHARLESTON, W. Va, Jan. 25.-The vote
on senator today resulted: GOT, 40; Kenna,
25; Gov. Wilson, o; J. T. Januer, Union
Labor. 4; W. E. Lively. Jaw. 7. Wilson, 2;
ex-senator Hereford, ex-senator Cabden. j.
A. McGuffin, Gen. White and j. w. st. Clair,
one each. Whole number 81, necessary to
choice A,
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An English MlssIonary klIIed.

ZANZIBAR, Jan. 25. An English mission
ary named Brooks and 16 of his followers
were murdered on Saturday near Saadiu by
members OF the coast tribes and natives OF
Zanzibar. The murders indicate the extent
OF the hatred for the whites which the Ger
mons have aroused.
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Wrecks on the Sea Of Commerce.

New YORK, Jan. 25.-Business failures
throughout the country during the last seven
days number for the United States $40, and
for Canada 49, A total of 342, against 3S7
last week, 3S1 the week previous, and 317 for
the corresponding week last year.
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PRICE So A YEAR IN ADVANCE.

minion government will, after a reasonable
period, abandon the nOdus uiUend and re-
vert to the treaty Of 1918, unless the Ameri-
can government expresses willingness TO
reopen negotiations.
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TERRIBLE THREAT.
Our Dominion NeIghbors Talking Of
the Treaty of 1919.

OTTAWA, Jan. z5.-It is understood that
the government has selected w. d. Harrlng-
ton, an extensive grocer of Halifax, as col
iector OF customs. 1t is rumored the Do
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How the HarrIsons spent the pax.

Ngw YORK, Jan. 25.-Mrs. Harrison and
party spent the day quietly. They droye
out early and on returning dined privately
in their apartments. They went out again
this evening to the theatre and were not at
home to callers while at the hotel Only a
few intimate friends saw them.
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The Graduating Exercising Last
Thursday Night.

At an early hour on Thursday evening. the
main hall Of the Normal building was filed
with friends Of the graduating class. or Of
the school, to listen to the closing exercises
Of the first class Of $50.
After singing by the school. Miss Ridlon
presented the first essay Of the evening. en-
titled "School Government" After defining
character, enumerating its elements, and IL
lustrating its Importance in every business
Of life, she showed that 1t was the school
work to develop character. and outlined
s"raa ~ the unAthads nv which thla NAV he
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The Ohio Senate has passed a bill pFovid-
ing that executions hereafter shall he bv
electricity instead Of hanging. The bin now
goes TO the House. IL resembles the New
York law except that reports OF exeeutions
are not forbidden. 1t Is certain to become a
Law.
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TARGET FOR A GERMAN VESSEL.
Reported Outrage 20 an American
Ship Near Zanzibar.

PARIS, Jan. ga despatch to the Temps
from Zanzibar says an American sailing yes
sci bound from Zanzibar to Madagascar was
fired upon by German vessel aud one mast
broken
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PORTLAND CUSTOMS SERVICE.
Russell o. Woodman Appointed APP
praiser-B. r. chadbourne, Assist

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-The President to
day appointed Russell d. Woodman APP
praiser, and BENJAMIN f. Chadbourne to be
assistant appraiser Of merchandise at Port
land Maine
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Randall and Reed.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-When the appro-
priation for light houses, beacons, and fog
signals was reached during the river and
harbor debate, Tom Reed tried hard to Sc
cure $3.50 for the construction of a new
building for use of the keepers of Bears Is
land light, Maine. Mr.. Randall adroitlv
turned the tables upon him.
Il make the point of order on the amend
ment," he said, 'that is not In accordance
with existing law"
Mr.. Reed-There could be law for IL II
the gentleman would not interfere.
[Laughter,I
Mr.. Randall But as there Is no law for II
/ cannot make distinction.
Mr.. Reed-But If you won't interfere for
moment there will be law.
Mr.. Randall-But | must treat all alike
and however much l may !sympathize with
the object of the gentleman's amendment. /
am compelled to perform what | consider
my duty under the circumstances and make
the point of order, as the COMMITTEES on Ap-
propriations has taken from me the power
to do otherwise.
Mr.. Reed-But 1t has not taken the power
to be silent from you.
The situation was SO ridiculous that Tom
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Maine Pensions.

WASHINGTON, Jan. Extensions were
granted to Maine people today as follows:
ORIGINAL INVALID.
Warren o. Harlow, Freeport.
Benjamin K. Pinkham, BoOthbay.
Frank II. 0lcer, Orono.
fn INCREASE.
VIM. M. Fentason, Topsfeld.
John s. Green. Brewer.
BENJAMIN +. C0usens, Monroe.
James O. Brown. 3 earsm0nt.
Ambrose L. Cushing, West Pembroke,
John Erwin, Saco.
Geo. K. Fisher, Dedham.
Evander 8. Trask, Newcastle.
Nm. M. Fogg, Winterport.
Thomas F. Green, Warren.
Thos. L. Wing, Wayne.
VIM. II. Poor, Red Beach.
Geo. II. Fisher, Augusta.
John Il. Waite, Lagrange.
Boardman w. Curtis, Sherman Mills
VIM. II. Allen, Calais.
George H. True, Dexter.
Joshua Black, Eastport.
Geo. w. Haskell, North Yarmouth.
Horace ii. Tibbetts, East Stoneham.
REISSUE
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Trouble on the Isthmus.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-Dispatohes were
received at the State department today
from the United States Consul General at
Panama, dated the 18th inst. He SAYS that
on the 14th instant the canal contractors at
Culebra reduced the laborers' wages to 81 90
In debased coin about 80 cents in American
gold, whereupon the men, mostly negroes.
refused to work, and told the police that
they e would would rob I for living In the efforts
vers were used, and serious riot seemed
imminent, but at the time of the Consni
Generals writing the arrival of soldiers had
pacifying effect and quiet was Restored t
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MAINE TOWNS.
LIvermore Falls.

Port Royal Lodge No. 90. K. of p. held
public installation Thursday night The
following officers were installed. c. C.-Clin-
ton Newman. V. G.-E. Edgecomb, Prelate-
A. ii. Llmberlake. X. X. ST. FL. Foss. NJ.
Of E.-G. III. Wood. M. of F.-F. L. Richards,
M. at A.-C. K. Putnam. /. G.G.-A. Thomp-
son. o. GA. A. Sturtevant. +. X. Hacker
proprietor Of the Riverside House furnished
a bountiful collation. to one hundred people.
Richmond.
A council of ministers and delegates from
the churches was held at the Congregational
church Thursday afternoon for the purpose
of installing Rev. W.C.Stiles. The investiga-
tion Of the council resulted in the following
preamble and recommendations:
Whereas, At an eccliastlcal council convened at
Richmond, Me. on the 24th OF January 1889, for
the installation OF Rev. W. q. stiles, IL appeared
that the candidate had not yet been dismissed by
council from his last past0rate at Pittsheld N. IA.
or from previous pastorate at st. Louis, Mo-,
and
Whereas, That ii also appeared that the action
OF the church In extending the call was taken sub
sequence to the action Of the parish and subse-
quent TO the Issuance Of the letters mlssive, the
council therefore recommend.
F1rst-That the candidate secure diSmlssion.
from his late paStorate by a council duly called.
SecOnd-That In view OF the above irregulari-
ties the installation be postponed.
Third-The conucil would express Its sincere
regret that nnder the circumstance II cannot ad-
wise installation and upon this result it invokes
the. blessings Of God.
The council was unanimous In its action.
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THE WEATHER.

SIGNAL OFFICE, WAR Dept,
WASHINGTON, ID. c.,
Jan. 25. 1889, p.m.)
Indications for next "a hours for New
England are fair weather and slightly warm
er with variable winds.
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,

Published every day Sundays excepted) by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY.
AT 81 EXCHANGE STREET. PORTLAND. ME-.
Address all communications 70
PORTLAND PUBLISHING %.
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METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
tJan. 25, 1889, 500 p. M
Observations taken at the same moment Of tine
at all statiOns
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A Visitor from Dakota.

A Visitor from Dakota.
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., Jan. 25.-Reports
from various points in Dakota and Manitoba
indicate that furious snow storm accom-
panied by wind is coming this way.
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
PORTLAND, Me-, Jan. 25 1889
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Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary.

When the finance committee met this af-
ternoon the question of granting $1,000 to
the Maine Eye and Ear Infrmary came up.
For the measure appeared DIR. Holt, DR..
Weeks. DIR. Meserve. DIR. Adams. Col. FL. S.
0sgood, Hon. A. Little, Hon. M. P. Frank,
Is. +. Chadbourne, Esq, and Mr.. Phillips,
an aged man of Augusta, who had been
helped at the Infrmary. The merits of the
Institution and of DR.. Holt were urged with
but one dissenting voice. DIR. Spaulding, of
Portland, appeared and read a paper de-
nOuncing vigorously the Infrmary and the
surgeon in charge of it, declaring that it was
a money making concern and not entitled to
State aid. At the conclusion of the hearing
the committee voted unanimously to grant
the aid asked for.
Deerlrg City.
Mr.. Moore, of Deering, introduced today
and had laid on the table for printing pend
ing reference to the judiciary committee. a
hin to Incorporate the City of Deering, The
hill provides that the administration of all
fiscal. prudential and municipal affairs of the
future city, with the government thereof,
shall be vested in mayor and seven alder
men. the two together TO constitute the city
council. The act is on twenty-nine pages Of
typewriter copy and has SS sections. The
section relating to sewers says that as soon
as convenient after its first meeting, the city
council Shall determine what localities with
in the CITY limits are In need of drains or
sewers and thereupon TO cause plans and es-
timates 70 be made. The city council shall
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THE STATE.
KENNEBEc COUNTY.

kENNEBEC COUNTY.
At the meeting of the directors Of the
Lockwood Company, the usual semi-annual
dividend was declared, payable Feb. l. The
treasurer reported that the addition erected
last summer, was completed, and the new
looms all running The business is prosper
Gus. but does not warrant paying large divi-
dends CT building new mills at present.
KNOX COUNTY.
The Rockland Opinion reports a narrow
escape the other morning on the Knox &
Lincoln railroad. On account Of mistaken
orders two trains came together on the same
track. 1t was a long stretch of straight
track. and the engineers were able to stop
their trains before collision took place.
SOMERSET COUNTY.
The Madison Woolen company, at the an
nual meeting Of the stockholders, held
Thursday, elected the following directors:
j. b. Libby, A. Il. Libby, Geo. II. Bryant, A.
z: Benjamin, William B. Snow, b. p. J.
Weston. Nathan Wood; III. j. Libby, treas
urer; A. r.. Small. clerk.
Madison has been without grist mill for
more than year, the old mill having been
torn down TO make room for the Indian
Spring woolen mill, which was built In the
fall OF 1888. A large and convenient mill
has just been finished nv Y y ! Weston
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adjudge what lots or parcels of land are to
benefited by such sewers or drains and
assess upon the owners certain sums, the
whole of such sums not to exceed Of the
cost of such drains and sewers. The section
further provides means of appeal in case any
property holder is aggrieved.
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The Maine Reports.

Mr.. Dane Of Kennebunk, INTRODUCED yes
terday an order directing the judiciary COM
mittee to inquiry into the expediency of hav-
ing the State publish the Maine Reports at
less cost than they now cost, and of chprg-
ing the salary of the Reporter of Decisions
accordingly. Mr.. Dane says the reports as
published at present cost much more than
the reports of other States. They could, he
thinks. be published at much less expense.
As the State buys large number of each
edition for the towns, the library and the ex-
changes, 1t would also be great saving to
the State
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LADIES' WHO DESIRE WHITE HANDS
should not fail to procure Box of
K0RR'S BORACIC CREAM.

Its effect on The skin truly wonderful rendering
it soft and yelvet-like. 1t also removes sunbnrS
and tau, and Is a most excellent Cosmetic and
Emolcnt. For snie by all Druggists.
jan6 dim
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The season Of 1883 was one OF the best
ever known In Eastport for employees, since
the Introduction Of the sardine manufaetur-
ing business. Over $4,000 was paid out
for labor by factory owners.
YORK COUNTY.
Lewis Z. Small and Napoleon LAGRANGE,
while working on a staging in Biddeford,
Thursday, were thrown to the ground by the
fall Of the staging. The distance was fifteen
feet, but they escaped with no bones broken.
Both will spend several days indoors, how
ever.
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AND OHIO RAILROAD
Is TIME TABLE
~ Effect Sunday, Noe. IL. 1883,
WEST ROUND.

No Ciaelnnati Limited, nalls, leaves
Martneburg 3 Oh p m, connecis Ut Hancock
for Berkeley Springs, except snndAy.
Not Pistsburg, Wheeling AID Chicago
Express, Daily, leaves Mariinsbnrg - u N
No Cincinnati aud Wheeling Express
leaves Martinsburg 20 y NJ, daily. stops ~
Hancock Sir Johns Run and Paw Paw
Mob Chicago and PlRburg Limited
daily. leaves Martinsburg II o. a IN: con.
meets at Hancock for Berkeley Springs, ex-
cept Sunday.
No 65 Baltimore and Grafton Acconmo-
dation, leaves Martinsburg 2 40, daily ex.
cept Sunday Stops at all statiors, connects
Hancock for Berkeley Springs and Green
Spring Run for Romney.
No Ga Baltimore and keyser Accommodate
ton, leaves Martinshurg 7s0 m, daily
STOPS ut all stations, connects ~ HANCOCK
for Berkeley Springs, except Sunday
No lar Leaves Harper's Ferry 40 ~
arrives ~ Mart ssburg $40 p 10, daily except
Sunday. -
No Leaves Martnsburg II 81 m, daily;
arrives at Washington 80 ~. Baltimore
255, philadelphia N, crnnects ~ AR
per's Ferry for all points on Valley Road.
No Leaves Martinsburg ~ N, e.ailys
at Washington 9.35, Baltimose lOs4s leaves
a
am.
NOD Leaves harrisburg 3 80 n, daily,
stops at s. " junction arrives ut Washing
| ton 9. 30, Baltimore 80 y IN.
| No. 8 Leaves Msrtinsburg . 8 u m, daily;
arrives at Washington TO. Baltimore 80
m Philadelphia l.2o p ~.
| No &c Accommodation. \ nldlines leaves
| Martinsburg 10 80 N, daily except SUNDAY
stops ut all stations, connects q barper'A
Ferry for Valley, 1t Wearcrtpn for hasers'
| town ana i. rredarict function FOR & sfe'
| rick
| No 3s Daily, leaves Martinsbure 4.40 j. u,
stops ut oil stations west of EaiiheraburA for
passengers, aud at ali stations d. metrrpoli
tam branch t. lei of passengers connects
| for Winchester, Hagerstown and frederick
No l48 Leaves Martinsburg : 10 y "a. daily
except Sunday arrives at Harpar,s Very
6 So a m; connects for Winchester. Hakers
town and Frederick,
g. w. SANTMAN,
Ticket Agt., Martinsburg
G. o. scULL,
Gen'l Pass. Agt.. Baltimore.
VIM. CLEMENTS,
Gen'l Manager, Baltimore.
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"Come,v he said, pulling at my
hand, with fingers suddenly grown
shaky and cold.
Silently we hurried down to the
parlor. The western sun threw long
golden webs across the parlor floor,
and the evening breeze, heavy with
the perfume of roses, swept through
the open window.
"Janet," said, "this is Anderson
John,'; Mr.. John, Miss Nellsworth. !"
Then / stepped back and watched
the faces of these, my two friends.
His eager, quivering hers, quietly
genial.
II am happy to meet you" he said
as steadily as was possible for him
to do.
Janet withdrew her hand, stepping
slowly backward. Her face grew
CHASTITY white in the fading Sunlight,
and her eyes dilated until they took
on an unearthly look. / sorang 20
her side, as she pressed her hand to
her heart.
Janet ! whispered, "have you
met him befoie?'' But she id not
seem to see or hear me.
"Speak to her, Anderson" cried,
for there was something ABBOTT her
face that frightened me.
"Nettie, don't you know your sol
der boyY 1t was all Helen's evil
work. / believed you false to me-"
"Lucien !" she gasped, holding out
her arms.
He caught her as her head droop-
ed forward.
She had tainted. / brought water
and restoratives, and "Mr. John"
held her close to his heart, the tears
running down his cheeks, while ]
bathed her temples and chafed her
hands.
He brushed the tears away quick
| iy. 81 have not shed tear before
since the night received the letter
from Helen saying my little girl was
engaged to Joe Ball" he said as Sho'
needing to apologize.
"How-how did il all happen ~
Janet inquired, as soon as conscious
ness had returned.
Anderson had once told me his
real name, although in all the years
! have known you / never thought
to tell you Of it; and when / begged
for your story the other night, ] re-
membered the name, and / knew just
| enough of his history to be sure that
it was the same man that your Lu-
Glen was not killed in the battle, but
wounded and taken prisoner, and
living bachelor and a cynic because
his little Nettie had proved false to
him.
"How did / come to know Inky-
finger?" Mr.. Herold said, smiling.
ooh, fell in love with little poem
of hers, learned her address and
| wrote to her. Odd, isn't it? She
has been my confidant for ten years
or more"
| "Did you ever 60 back to the old
home ?"
"No, never. Mother was dead
and / believed you married."
Janet sent her resignation to the
school board, there was q quiet wed
ding in our south parlor, and after q
tour of Yellowstone Park and the
northern lakes, the newly welded
pair settlee down in their eastern
home.
"How odd ?" | unused, alone, after
their departure, shat Janet saw
nothing of the boyish face in the man
! past forty; but the moment she
heard his voice, the ghost of the past
rushed out upon her." Do our vol
ces remain recognizable long after
our faces have lost their identity p
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