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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-01
James ParteIow Weston, o. D,

Rev. James Partelow Weston, ID. D., died
In Deering, yesterday, after very severe
attack Of rheumatic gout.
DIR. Weston was born in Bremen, in July,
1916, and was therefore In his seventy-fourth
year. He graduated from Bowdoin College
in the class of 1910. and among his classmates
were Ezra Abbott. Alex. 81. Abbott, Prof.
w. S. Blanchard, Isaiah Dole, Rev. Elijah
Kellogg, William Pitt Preble, Rev. DIR. Ed
ward Robie. Prof ]. B. Soule, John K. True
who was principal of Westbrook Seminary
at one time-and DR.. A. G. Upham. After
graduation he taught select school in Read
field for time and then became principal Of
the Liberal Institute, Universalist institu-
tion in Waterville. Meanwhile, having di-
rected his studies with reference to the min
istry, he began to preach in the Institute,
and in 1912 was ordained at the session Of
the Maine convention Of Universalists held
in Augusta In 1S43 he accepted call from
the society of that faith in Gorham, where
he remained until 1850. He then resumed
the position that he had held in Waterville
until the winter of 1853, when he accepted
the charge of the Westbrook Seminary,
which by his energetic and personal effort
was raised from depressed condition to one
of comparative prosperity.
In 1859 Dr. Weston was invited to the Pres
idency Of Lombard University, Galesburg,
Ill. Here, again, he exhibited, as is report
ties," and was successful during twelve
years of service In securing for the institu-
tion patronage and relief. In 1872, having
retired from the presidency, he became prin-
cipal of Dean Academy, Franklin. Mass.
and remained there until 1877, when he re-
tired for needed rest. In 1873 he accepted
the presidency of Westbrook Seminary and
Female College, which under his successful
management took upon itself renewed
strength and growth, and now stands on a
firm footing and holds high place among
the educational institutions Of New England.
Dr. Weston received from Tufts College
the degree Of d. d. in 1864. He has pub
lished his inaugural discourse at Lombard
University and baccalaureate sermon, besides
contributing to the Methodist Cyclopedia and
the Cyclopedia Of Education. His death
leaves gap in the Uniyersalist denomina-
tion that 1t will not be easy to fill. He was a
man of marked ability, of affectionate dispo-
sition, and great strength Of character. He
gained not only the respect but also the love
of his pupils and teachers, and his success in
building up the institutions with which he
was connected bears testimony to the fact.
Mr.. Weston leaves widow, Eliza Ellen
[Woodmanl Weston. formerly Of South Mont
vile, whom he married in 1871. His only
daughtee, Mary, married DR.. Walter Wood
man of this city, and her sudden death only
a few days ago no doubt aggravated her
fathers disease-for father and daughter
were devotedly attached to each other-and
hastened his demise.
The funeral services will be held at the
Universalist church in Deering, Thursday
afternoon, at 2 o'clock.
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GENERAL NEWS.

New Workers welcomed the new year with
the usual boisterous merriment last night.
The Galena left Hayti yesterday with the
steamer Haytian Republic in tow.
Fire in Decatur, iAla., Sunday, burned IL
buildings. Three men were fatally burned.
A number of persons were seriously in
jured in a panic in church at Stoughton,
Pa, Saturday night.
Mr.. Cole was renominated for Speaker by
the Republicans Of the New York Assembly
last night.
W. P. Higinbotham's Blue Valley Bank,
of Manhattan, Kan, closed Yesterday. To-
tai liabilities, S104. 600; assets, 100000.
During the year 1888, 1888 ,595 immigrants
were landed at Castle Garden, an increase Of
1877 over the previous year.
Il is estimated at the Treasury Department
in the public debt during the month Of De
cember.
Flynn and Doyles carriage shop at Litch-
field, Conn.,. burned Saturday night. Loss,
$4,000.
The burned steamer Bristol is complete
ruin. She was worth, with her furniture
and equipments. S5oO,00o. The insurance
was $300,0U0.
Special Policeman George E. Pray, of Do
yer, N. a., was shot and killed by Charles
III. Tanner, an insane man whom he attempt
ed to arrest last night Tanner was captured.
The prospects are that II win be clear in
San Francisco today, giving an excellent op-
portunity to observe the eclipse OF the sun.
There is large gathering OF scientists and
students.
In the momentary absence Of the chief Of
the department, thieves secured $500 in the
money ordor department Of the Indianapolis
post Office yesterday.
La Verite, a Port au Prince paper, In de-
scribing the action Of the United States war
ships respecting the Haytian Republic, says
they acted under the doctrine that might
makes right.
Action has been brought against the Wes-
tern Union Telegraph Co., In pennsylvania,
pany with violating the State constitution IN
unlawfully acquiring controlling interest in
the Baltimore and Ohio Co.
The Netherland steamer Veendam arrived
in New York yesterday after passage In
which she suffered from succession OF Sc
we're storms which considerably damaged the
vessel. One seaman was killed and another
injured.
Schroop, the Philadelphia man arrested,
charged with the murder OF a man named
Schilling, whose mutilated remains were
| found some days ago, has confessed. His
motive was robbery. Schroop's wife and
daughter are implicated
Loring W. Houston, of the firm Of Fletch-
er & Houston, provision dealers, SANFORD
Me-, has gone into insolvency. Ameeting o.
the creditors, for proving debts, ETC., Will d
held in the insolvency court. Saco. on Wed
& Co., dealers in general merchandise, Thom
| aston, Me-, have gone into insolvency. Inc
liabilities amount to 5000. and the assets te
about Sl0O0.-fBOstOn Journal
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DETERMINED TO DIE.
Burned His Buildings, Killed His
Stock, Stabbed Himself and Took
Poison.

FoxcRoFT, Dec. 31.-John Butler. an aged
Frenchman, living near this village, set fire
this afternoon to the buildings he occupied
killed his colt and goats, stabbed himself
slightly four times, took Paris green and
went into the woods to die. He was found
and taken to town where the physicians re-
lieved him of most of the poison but
do not think he can live. The buildings
destroyed were owned by DR.. Fisher of Fox
croft, who will lose $4,000. The cause of
Buffers conduct Was probably family
trouble.
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SARA r. MAY.
A Maine Woman Who Taught In the
Troubled South.

FARMINGToN, Dec. 31.-Sara r. May died
yesterday at her home in Strong from bilious
collie, aged about 80. She was graduate of
Mount Holyoke Seminary and prominent
educator in the South, but was driven North
10y Mosby's Guerillas. She and her sister
Julia for a number of years conducted the
Wendell Institute here and eight years ago
removed to Strong and opened the May
school for girls, where they met with great
success. The deceased was a leading educa-
tor in Maine and greatly beloved by all for
her noble traits. She was contributor to
many of the leading magazines and religious
journals.
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ALTOGETHER roo EXPENSIVE.
The Brotherhood Tired of Supporting
Idle 20" Engineers.

CHICAGO, Dec. 31.-A protracted confer
ence was held today between the officials Of
the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy road
and the grievance cammittee of the Brother
hood of Locomotive Engineers with view
to settlement of differences. An adjourn
ter, solicitor for the road, says the meeting
was only informal and general talk was the
result. The committee would meet the offic
ials again tomorrow, and it was almost a
certainty that the trouble would be patched
m fhan
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THE M'GrBExr FAMILY.


Tickets should be secured now for the Nc
Glbeny family concert to be given January
7th and Sth in the Stockbridge Pops" An
exchange says: "The whole performance Is
high and healthy. the family Is cultured as
well as musical, and In the case Of the ladies'
there was a modest gracefulnsss that spoke
more Of the salon than the concert hall or
stage. The same clever people will appear
this evening. and again on Friday, and II
they please so well as last night their visit 20
Montreal will have been well taken"
HELD BY THE ENEMY.
The play of "Held by the Enemy" to be
presented by Mr.. Gillette's company at Port
land Theatre, next Friday and Saturday, has
already made most excellent impression on
our theatre goers since it was seen here last
season, and gave great pleasure. No doubt
crowded houses will greet them on this oeea-
sion.
THE JAPANESE VILLAGE.
Congress Hall was filed to the extent Of
discomfort last evening, when the Japanese
Village began it receptions. The galleries
and booths were decorated with graceful fes-
toons OF Japanese cherry blossoms, Japanese
lanterns. Of quaint and familiar designs.
mostly those Of some familiar bird or animal
besides strange unfamiliar monsters, flags
and elegantly decorated parasols. The
booths were those Of the potter, Ishisuro.
who fashions dainty urns and vases. Yam
ado, the war modeler, who manufactures
birds, beasts and flowers. Hyasha, who
makes all kinds Of fans and brIc-a-brac, and
who is also the interpreter, and writes the
visitors names on decorated cards. Then
comes Endour. the cabinet maker. Rev
Firjsaum, the Japanese belle, Boshe, the
sketch artist and Amano, the embroiderer.
and last, but not least, the dsft portrait
painter. All Of these with their strange
methods and unfamiliar appearance created
a decided sensation. The Sanford Girls or
chestra furnished excellent music. Every
one should go and see these wonderful work
men. and In the afternoon the hall Is apt TO
be less crowded than at night
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COLLECTOR cusHIN c's PLACE.
Probability that the President Will
Make an Appointment.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 31.-The President
will probably appoint successor to Edward
Gushing, Collector of Customs at Belfast.
Me-, at an early date. 1t seems to be the
intention of the administration to fill as
many long term offices as possible before
March 4. The Senate has not yet determined
upon its policy with respect to that class of
officers; An opportunity will soon be given
to do this.
The Chief Justice of Dakota has resigned,
ostensibly because Of pressure of business.
ManySof the residents of the Territory will
very earnestly oppose the appointment of
his successor by this administration.
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MRS. FRYE's ILLNESS.
Washington AIarmed:by the Reports
from Maine.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3l.-The sudden and
inexplicable illness of the wife of Senator
Frye and the mysterious death of her relative
at their Maine home gave rise to rumor to-
day that Senator Frye himself was danger
ously i'll. Numerous messages of inquiry
were received at the Capitol causing no little
uneasipess and even dismay, which was
Quieted only by knowledge of the facts be-
ing circulated. Much sympathy was ex-
pressed for the Senator in his affliction and
the hope was everywhere expressed that
Mrs. Frye's illness might have favorable
termination
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insured General HarrIson.

NEW YORK, Dec. 3l.-on application of
General Benjamin Harrison, Prssident-elect.
the Equitable Life Assurance Society issued
to him today a life policy of $4,000. That
company make today the following remarka-
BILE exhibit of this years business and its
present condition: New business of the
year, s15,OOO,0O0; total cash receipts this
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Letter Carriers Ball.

The letter carriers gave their second an
nual ball in City Hall last evening in the
presence Of large audience. The concert
between and 9 o'clock was of high order
every piece being encored. The orders reg
istered 16 dances. The floor was under the
direction of Henry Batchelder.
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Our Carriers.

To-day the PRESS carriers will present our
patrons with their annual address. If you
think the boys have done their duties faith
fully in storm and shine throughout the year
and see fit to kindly remember them they
will doubtless appreciate the favor.
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FLOODS AND THE PLAGUE.
Suffering Thousands in Far Away
Corners of the Earth.

LONDON, Dec. 31.-The Vatican has re-
ceived news of terrible floods accompanied
by great loss of life in Manehooria. Indian
advces says the cholera prevails in a violent
form at Quilon on the Malabar coast. 1t is
reported that 1000 Christians have succumbed
to the disease. italian Carmelite missiona
ries are attending the plague stricken peo-
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THE WEATHER.
SIGNAL OFFICE. WAR DEPT,

SIGNAL OFFICE, WAR DEPT,
WASHINGTON. d. c.,
Dec. 81, 1888, pm.
Indications for next "a hours for New Eng
land are light rain, followed en- Tuesday by
fair weather, slightly colder, winds becom-
ing northwesterly.
CHICAGO, Dec. 31.-The cold wave signal
has been hoisted over the signal service. a
drop of 150 before tomorrow morning being
predicted for the entire northwest.
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
PORTLAND, Me-, Dec. 81, 1888.
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MAIN E..
Auburn's Desire for News.
rcnaoia1 ~ 4ha praeo I


AUBURN. Dec. 31.-Negotations have been
in progress for some time past regarding the
establishment of a daily newspaper in Au-
burn, and up to this time, l am informed. a
goodly number of local capitalists have signed
paper, whereby they agree to become stock
holders in the proposed organization.
1t is learned today that it is proposed to re-
move the whole plant of the Lewiston and
Auburn Daily Gazette to this place and locate
the Office of the new paper in Phoenix Block.
and that the controllings interest will be
held by the management of the present
owners of the Gazette, Calvert '& Waldron !;
that it will flourish, for the present, under
tue pdnc VI tHc PuUrrcurruu uUw Uvuvu-r
this firm, and that it will cling to the Gazette's
ancient political creed, but in a somewhat
milder form.
Deaths In Eastport.
EAsTPoRT, Dec. 31.-Frederick Schroeder,
a prominent merchant in sardine supplies,
unmarried, aged 40, died yesterday, after a
brief illness of pneumonia. .iSimon Stevens, a
retired merchant, farmer and selectman and
representative in the legislature. aged 70, is
dead.
Fire In Calais.
CALAIS. Dec. 31.-A fire was discovered
Saturday in the house of Albert III. Preston
of Calais, which partially destroyed the ell.
Mrs. Preston was severely burned Iabout the
head, face and hands while trying to extin-
guish the fire. The loss on the buildings is
$3.50; insured.
BeIfast's Prosperity.
BELFAST. Dec. 31.-This weeks Republi-
can Journal will contain local annual re-
view, showing an expenditure of nearly one
hundred and fifty thousand dollars in new
buildings and enterprises here during the
past year. Among these are the "Crosby
Inn," a first class hotel to be opened in June,
the Odd Fellows block, electric light plant,
leather board manufactory. new wharf and
station for the Boston steamship line and
numerous dwelling houses. The valuation
has increased and the city railroad mortgage
bonds have been refunded at four per cent.
Insurance rates were much reduced by the
new water works and there Is every indica-
tion of continued prosperity. This evening
electric lights are displayed for the first time.
The Tennessee Contest.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dec. 81 Chancellor
Allison has dismissed the bill of Greed f.
Bates DEM who sought to obtain certi6-
cate of election as Congressman from the
Third district over H. Clay Evans (Rep.)
Bates temporarily enjoined Gov. Taylor from
issuing certificate to Evans. The matter
has been appealed to the Supreme Court.
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The Board Of Health.

AUGUSTA, Dec. 31-The Maine State Board
of Health held its last meeting Of the year
today and considered the perfecting of the
bill for the registration of vital statistics.
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year, $40, 900 900; increase of assets this year,
SIC, ,000, 900; making total assets this year,
$94, ,000, 900; surplus at four per cent valua-
ti0n, $20000.000; total assurance in force,
$3.50. .OOO. 600.
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Mean daily bar = 20 945 Maximum ther....a8.S
Mean daily ther..39.5 Minimum ther' '.'.93;S
Mean daily d'wpt,29.5 Max. vel. Wind'''' ~ ~
Mean daily hum. 600 Total prcip...... .ol
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
(Dec. 81, 1888, SCOOP. M
Observations taken at the same moment OF time
at all stations
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REV. L. II. HALLocK.

REV. L. IL. HALL0CK,
Of Williston church, was introduced BY
President Dow. He was glad to be present
He had often thought that he could not find
better example Of the kind Of Christian he
would like to make In the Church Of Christ
than Is the commercial traveller In his busi-
ness and the energy and assiduity with
which he,carries 1t on. Mr.. Hallock closed
his interesting remarks with some pleasant
thoughts Of the New Year.
MIR. R. P. wooDMAN,
Of Boston, wished the members Of the NJ. G.
7. A, In behalf of the New England AssO-
citation, most Happy New Year. He spoke
Of the life and growth Of the New England
Association. He expressed his pleasure at
being present and wished the Maine Asso-
ciation all prosperity and success.
MR.. N. 5. GIBSON
was warmly received when he was called
upon to respond for the hotels He ex-
pressed his interest in the Association and
In its members. He was glad to be num-
bered among its friends and hoped always TO
be considered so.
COL. G. II. oseooD,
Of Lewiston, was the last speaker, and his
subject was "The Ladies'" The Colonel
did his subject full justice, speaking briefly,
wittily and well.
Mine host" was sung by the qesrtette
and the third annual dinner Of the Maine
Commercial Travellers Association and one
Of the most pleasant events in Its existence
was at an end.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
At the annual election held at the Falmouth
Hotel in the afternoon the association elect
ed these officers. for the ensuing year:
President-J. +. Marston.
1st Vice President-L. b. Roberts
2d Vice President-C, III. OsgoOd.
Sec and Treas.-C. X. Phlnney.
Directors, One Year,. Il. Davis c. A. Curtis,
w. Il. Clements, 4. j. Murphy.
Directors, Two Years-B. K. Lane. W. NJ. Cor
dan, l.. p. Senter, Q. A. Holden.
Directors, Three Years-S. w. Whltcomb, II.
H. Jones, W. +. Weeks.
Auditing Committees. c. Lang, +. T. Pote, W.
IL. Littleheld.
An unanimous vote of thanks was passed
to the retiring president, Mr.. j. II. Dow.
NOTES.
The Association paid a compliment to
Messrs. j. IL. Blabon and w. II. Milliken by
a rising vote Of thanks for kindnesses and
courtesies extended the organization.
The selections Of the quartette were very
pleasing, being specially arranged for the
occasion.
The committee Of arrangements was j. II.
Dow, Il. /. Hall. L. Z. Senter, g. w. Tennle.
q. Il. Miller, G. B. L0ring, A. +. Perry. b.
X. Lane, G. A. Holden, Col. @. III. Osgood
and S. w. WhitcOmb. All these gentlemen
wore handsome badges They are 10 be CON
graduated on the success Of the dinner
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Captain w. A. Goss, Of the Nealey Ri6es'
Lewiston. has received the following chal
lenge from the Portland Light Infantry:
Captain Walter A. Goss, Commanding Company
%, Second Regiment
Dear strive, the Portland Light Infantry
&c A, LIST Regiment Infantry, NJ ". NJ. do here
by challenge the Nealey Rides, Co. ID. % Reg-
championship Of the State Militia, with twenty
four men, two guards and one or three officers.
Yours Respectfully
BENJ. A. NOHroS, Capt.
COm'nd'g Co. A, LIST Regt.
Oflclal; FRED |, WALDRoN,
First Sergeant and Clerk.
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Portland Bank Dividends.

The Portland banks yesterday declared
the usual semi-annual dividends payable on
and after Jan. 2, as follows:
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TBE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,
Published every DAY Sundays excepted by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY.
AT 81 EXCHANGE STREET, PORTLAND. ME-.
Address all communications 20
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
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Smoke and Water.

An overheated flue in the house on Sum-
mer street, owned and occupied by Thomas
Kinds, caused blaze in the second story
last evening. The fire did not do much dam
age, but the honse was flooded with water,
soaking furniture and bedding There is an
insurance on the property, but Mr.. Kinds
could not give the amount. The building
was not greatly damaged.
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CAPE COTTAGE ROAD.

Some four months ago, the lighthouse au-
thorities sent surveyors TO the Two Lights
to re-survey the government grounds and fix
boundary posts at the several corners. In
making this new survey 1t was found that
along the entire length of the South and
West boundaries the true line lay from 20
feet to about 40 feet over in the field Of pri-
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News From Khartoum.

News From khartoum.
SUAKDI, Dec. 31.-A Greek has just ar
rived from Khartoum whence he started two
months ago, coming by way of Kassala. He
says nothing has been heard at Khartoum Of
the fau of the government of the equatorial
provinces or the capture of Emin Bey. On
been twice defeated in Bahrelghasal.
harrington Sentenced to Prison.
DUBLIN, Dec. 31.-Edward Harrington, M.
p, was sentenced to six months imprison-
ment today with hard labor for publishing in
his paper, the Kerry Sentinel" reports con-
cerning a suppressed branch of the Nation
al League.
Many Reported Injured.
LONDON, Jan. LA dense fog prevails in
the city. A railway collision due to the fog
has occurred at Loughboro Junction. 1t is
reported that many persons were injured.
Foreign Notes.
Yehe Ho Ma La is the name of the young
lady who has been selected by the Empress
Dowager of China to be the consort of the
young Emperor.
Richter calculates from recent statistics
that Germany has at her disposal, in the
event of war, an army of 3,513, ,416 complete
ly drilled men. not counting the reserves and
the Landstrum, which are not drilled iu
times of peace.
The steamer Dorian from Kingston, ia
maica reports that great destitution exists
on Turks Island owing to the terrible effects
OF the September hurricane which destroyed
300 houses, wrecked several vessels and
killed number of people.
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Seven colored servants of Col. Paxton,
who lives near Arcola. Miss, have been un-
toms house and plotting to murder the fami-
hem confessed and then the
nad
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SUBURBAN NEWS.
CUMBERLAND MILLS.

The young ladies of the Mission Band
wish to acknowledge the kindness of the
friends in need" who assisted them in so
many ways at their Christmas entertain
ment. To the children who so patiently and
faithfully drilled for their parts, our thanks
are especially due. To the press. for print
ing our notices, and last though not least, to
the audience, who kindly gave share Of
their time at the busy season, to greet us so
cordially. and substantially aid In our work
by their presence