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wALposoao's LOSS.
Death OF George Allen, Prominent
Citizen of the Town.

WALDoBoRo. Me-, Feb. 10.-Georgs Allen.
one Of the Oldest and most respected citizens
Of this town, whose death occurred last eve
ming, was born in North Yarmouth, Oct. -
1901. and with the exception Of two years.
which were spent in Hamden, Me-. he has
resided in this place. coming here In 1918.
He was engaged In mercantile pursuits ui.tll
1910, when he was appointed collector OF Gus
toms for the district Of WaldObOro by Presl-
dent William II. Harrison. He held this
Office until 1874, when he was elected
cashier Of the Medomak Bank, and remained
In that position until his resignation In 1884,.
He joined the Congregational church In 1s22,
and was made a deacon In February, 1S4i,
and was serving In that capacity at his de-
cease. Mr.. Allen has been a resident Of this
place about "a years, and during Tire whole
OF that time has been looked upon as a man
Of most excellent judgment in business mat
ters, both public and private, Of unhlemish-
ed character, agreeable and euurt Gus Ia
manners, generous In aid Of pn,lic enter
prises and private charities, lneral con
tributor to the cause OF relis Ion which he so
much loved and which he exempllfed In his
daily life. For many years Mr.. Allen was
superintendent Of the Congregational Sab
bath school, and was greatly Interested In the
young. who always found in him a safe
councillor and warm personal friend.
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BALFOUR GIVEN PARTICULAR ATTENTION.
The Treatment OF Ireland De-
nounced by a Great Meeting,
Hyde Park Crowded with Clubs of
WorkIngmen and Radicals.
The Fate OF the French Ministry to
Be Settled Thursday.

LONDON, Feb. 1O.-Notwithstanding that
heavy snow storm prevailed today, the
demonstration in Hyde Park to denounce
the governments coercive measures In Ire
land, and to express sympathy with William
OBrien, was successfully carried out.
Thousands Of citizens, chiefly from working
mems and radical clubs, attended the meet
ing marching to the Park through the
storm with bands and banners. Speeches
were delivered from twelve platforms. The
speakers denounced the government general
ly, and Balrour especially. A resolution put
simultaneously at all the platforms was car
ried amid great cheering. 1t declared that
the citizens Of London condemn the brutal
policy Of coercion, protest against the gov
ernment's uncivilized treatment of political
prisoners, and demand the release Of Irish
patriots. whose only crime is the exercise Of
the ordinary rights Of free speech. The So
cialists occupied one platform, decorated
with red flags and banner, with the inscrip-
tion, Remember Chicago" Perfect order
was maintained. The host Of policemen
present had nothing to do except regulate
traffic.
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PATRICK MoLLoY's CASE.
Patrick Egan Called a Fenian and
lnvincIblo.

LONDON, Feb. 9.-The case of Patrick
Molloy, who is charged with having given
false testimony before the Parnell commits
sion was resumed in the Bow street police
court today. Patrick Delaney, who gave
testimony yesterday, was recalled. He tes-
titled that Patrick Egan. while treasurer Of
the league, was both Fenian and an Inyin-
chile. BE was the organizer of the League.
The League originated the Invincibles.
Byrne, the secretary Of the League, was an
Invincible, as was also Matt Harris, who
was leading member of the League. The
Inyincibles received funds from the League
through Egan. .No. 1" used to bring mon
ey.. The League officers supplied the 1nvin-
clbles with firearms, knives and daggers.
Witness saw Molloy in the League offices
On cross-examination Delaney said he Joined
the Fenians in 1868. Afterward he was in
prison for five years, having been convicted
Of highway robbery. Byrne attended the
councils of the Invincibles and named
the persons to be murdered. Wit
ness had seen Byrne lay bank notes and
gold on table. The court here adjourned.
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TO SECURE AN HONEST ELECTION.
Mr.. mason Would Call out Blue
Coats by the Regiment.
A Law Suit TO Define the Duties Of
Commissioners Morton.
Mr.. Edserton Thinks He Has Been
Too Much OF a Democrat.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.-In the House TODAY
the post office appropriation bill was consid.
cred in committee of the whole. Mr.. Mason
said ne was opposed to the bill not so much
ON account of the effect it might have upon
the Chicago post Office, as for the effect it
might have upon the Seventh district of
South Carolina. With this preface Mr.. Ma
son proceeded TO discuss the Smalls-Elliot t
crime were searched there could not be found
one which the Democrats of the Seventh dis
trict had not resorted to to cheat the negro,
IL he had his way, he would have free bal
lot and a fair count in South Carolina il 1t
took a regiment of blue coats in every coun-
ty and every penny in the treasury. He ap-
pealed to the Democratic party In behalf of
the generations to come to rise above the
party line, to rise above the color line, to rise
above everything except the upholding Of law
and the doing Of an act OF even and exact
justice.
Mr.. Crisp, chairman OF the committee on
elections, said he would not attempt TO fol-
low the gentleman from Illinois In the dis
cussion of the election case upon this bill.
He denied the committee had been derellct
In pressing the case forward. He had only
to state that the record Of the case did not
sustain the statements made by the gentle
man, and IL that gentleman's friends would
take the trouble to examine the record, they
would feel sorry for the gentleman that he
had used such language on this floor.
Mr.. Adams addressed his remarks to the
bill under consideration, and eulogized the
letter carrier system, and advocated its ex-
tension.
Mr.. Cannen moved to increase the appro-
priation for the pay of post Office clerks by
$500. 900.
After fuIther debate, and pending vote
on the amendment, the committee rose and
the House adjourned.
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MR.. EDcERToN REMOVED.
A Difference Between the First Mug.
wump and straiehtout Democrat

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.-The President has
removed Alfred p. Edgerton OF Indiana,
civil service commissioner, and nominated
Assistant Secretary Hugh s. Thompson of
South Carolina, in his place.
Judge Edgerton was at the Capitol this af-
ternoon. He says that he had received no
intlmation from the President of any inten-
tion to remove him until yesterday, when he
called at the White House. The President
then requested him to resign his office, in or
der that 1t might be filled by Mr.. Thompson.
The President said that there was little hope
of securing the place for Mr.. Thompson as
long as there was no suitable vacancy on the
commission. Mr.. Edgerton, however,
promptly declined to resign, holding that his
resignation would not be polite, creditable
to himself or calculated to help any other
person eliminating that Mr.. Thompson could
not be confirmed If nominated). When Mr.
Edgerton reached his Office this morning he
found the following letter:
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
WASHINGTON. ID. c., Feb. 8, 1889.
Dear SIr-You are hereby removed from The
once Of United States civil service commissioner.
TO Hon. A. P. Edgerton.
When the news was communicated to the
remaining commissioner, Mr.. Lyman, that
officer was surprised, and found himslf in
predicament, as he was by no means satisfied
that he had authority, single handed, to dis
charge the formal duties of the civil Sc ervice
commission.
Mr.. Edgerton says that he cannot recall
any differences with the President during
his term Of office, except those growing out
OF what he describes as the fact that the
PRESIDENT is the first mugwump in the land,
while am straightout Democrat"
He intends to write letter to the President
dent in few days, acknowledging receipt Of
his notice Of removal, and perhaps adding an
expression of his opinion upon the Presi-
dents course.
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MErEoRoLoGIoAL REPORT.
(Feb 10, 1889, 500 ny
Observations taken at the same moment of t,Ir 9
at all stations.
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AUGUSTA TOPICS.
The Reform SchooI-Drospects OF the
Municipal Suffrage Measure.
Especial to the Press.l

AUGUSTA, Feb 10.-It does not seem prob
able that the Reform School Committee will
recommend any change in the present rules
of the Reform School In regard to religious
worship. They do not see how they can
properly take any action to change the pres
ent regulations of the school.
1t is thought that the majority of the
judiciary committee will probably be against
municipal suffrage for women, although they
have taken no action, and the members
have not been expressing their views public
ly. Enough of them have been reported in
favor of the measure to ensure report by
fair sized minority, but it is by no means
certain that these reports have been correct.
1t has been generally reported, for instance,
that Senator Libby had announced his in
tentlon to support the bill. This report
arose from the fact that he promised to pre-
sent the bill for the municipal suffragists in
case they should wish to introduce one be-
fore the matter went to committee. But re-
ports that he has announced any decision as
to the merits of the question have been uD-
founded, at least so far as any expressions
from him are concerned. Several members
of the committee were for the geaeral woman
suffrage bill of two years ago, but it is yet to
pc seen what they think about the limited
bill of this year.
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FLoQUET's treasures.
The ScrutIn D'Arohdlssement Bill
Probably to Pass Today.

PARIS, Feb. "a meeting Of the cabinet
was held today, M. Floquet, the prime min
lister spoke in favor of giving priority in the
the Chamber Of Deputies in the scrutin
reimbursement bill over the bill for the re-
vision Of the constitution. He said he would
only raise the question Of confidence in the
government If the incidents of the debate
rendered such action necessary. The mat
ter would certainly be made a cabinet quest
ion should the attitude Of any Of the groups
demand it.
M. Floquet subsequently appeared in the
Chamber OF Deputies and demanded priority
for the scrutin acknowledgements bill. After
listening TO Nj. Floquet's address In support
OF his position on the bill, the Chamber de-
cided by aIvote Of 30S to 243, to discuss the
measure on Monday.
The Cham Der also decided by a vote Of 504
to to consider the bill for the revision of the
constitution on Thursday. In his address TO
the Chamber NJ FloqueJ informed the mem
Ders that the government would make both
the scrutin d'arr0ndissement and the reyis-
ion bills question OF confidence. The cabi-
net, he said, thought the present Chamber
should fulfil its mandate until the expiration
Ing OF the approaching exhibition In the
remarks were greeted with applause.
PARIS, Feb. 10.-It is expected that the
Chamber of Deputies will pass the scrutin
darrondlssement bill tomorrow. The real
issue between the cabinet and opposition
will be fought In the revision scheme Thurs
day The fate OF the ministry rs doubtful.
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NOT GOING ABROAD.
Detroit Believes that AIger VIII be
Secretary OF War.

DETROIT, Mich, Feb. 9.--Last week Sena-
tor-elect Mcmillan received from President
elect Harrison an invitation to visit him this
week. The visit was made yesterday. Mr..
Mcmillan returned home early this morning.
and soon after was closeted with Gen. Alrer.
The latter was seen soon after the confer
ence ended.
II am not at liberty" said he, ito say any
thing about Mr.. McMillan's conversation
with Gen. Harrison. So far as know, am
at peace with all the world. There has been
some talk Of differences between Senator
Palmer and myself and between Senator
Sherman and me. There Is nothing In these
stories. so far as know"
1t has been intimated that II you do not
go into the Cabinet you will 90 abroad as a
minister at one Of the larger capitals
II shall not 60 abroad"
There Is every indication that the talk be-
tween Gen. Harrison and Mr.. Mcmillan has
resulted In the offer Of the position OF See
retary Of War 10 Gen. Alger, and that before
tomorrow morning Gen. Alger will decide 70
accept the office.
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KILLED UNDER FALLING WALLS.
FIremen Buried In the Ruins at n
Philadelphia Fire.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 1O.-The extensive
establishment Of John Wyeth & Brothers,
manufacturing chemists. 1412 to 1416 Walnut
street. burned to-day; loss between 100000
and 100000, nearly covered by insurance.
During the progress Of the fire, the central
portion Of the double building fell. buryiug
several fremen; George Showers was taken
out dead and Abraham Savery and William
Buzzard were injured, the latter quite seri-
ously. Wyeth Il Brothers occupied the
whole Of large double marble front build
ing, 1412 and 1414 Walnut street, except the
front part Of the ground floor, which was
leased by Frank Z. Morgan. as a retail drug
store. The brownstone front building, No.
1416 was also occupied by Wyeth. The
breeze carried the brands towards Broad
street, and many fell on Hotel Stratford, to
the great alarm Of the guests. The roof Of
1404 Walnut street an annex Of the hotel,
caught fire, but the damage was wholly con-
fined to the upper stories. The lower floors,
with curtains, carpets, furniture and cloth
ing Of the occupants, suffered from water.
The fire originated in the front part Of the
cellar of No. 1412. Its origin Is mystery.
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DEMANDED BY woRKMEN.
Frenchmen Who Want Laws to Fix
Wages and Working Hours.

PARIS, Feb 10.-Delegates from Socialis-
tic and Revolutionary Societies met at the
Labor Exchange today and proceeded to the
residences of Premier Floquet, NJ. Meline,
president Of the Chamber Of Deputies, and
NJ. LIE Roger, president Of the Senate, leay-
ing at each house copy of resolutions
adopted by the Workmens' Congress at Bor-
deaux. The resolutions demand reduction
Of daily working hours. the fixing Of mini
mum rates of wages to correspondent with
the minimum expenses Of workmen In each
locality, the prohibition Of manual labor by
piece work, etc. Extensive police precau-
tions had been taken In the neighborhood of
the Elysee palace and the Palais du Bourbon
for fear Of an Anarchist riot The services
OF the police were not required. No disturb
ance occurred. The delegates declared their
intention to wait upon NJ. Floquet and the
presidents Of the Parliamentary bodies Feb
ruary "a to receive their replies. Similar
deputations called upon the projects of Ly-
ons. Bordeaux and .Marseilles, and presented
the demands. In reply, the projects said the
government was considering many OF the
demands while others had no substantial
foundation. The workmen must not expect
everything to be settled by February "a.
They begged the deputation to exercise its
influence to avert disorder.
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STRUCK HER BOW ON.
Particulars Of the Damage to the
IA Schooner VIM. 3. HerrIck.

BERMUDA, Feb. THE three masted
schooner William B. lHerrick of Boston,
Capt. Kelly, from Portland. Me-, for Carde-
mas with cargo of oak slaves was towed to
the Briddles. Feb, at 4 a. m. Jan. %, when
1865 miles WIN. w. of Bermuda she ran bow
on into the wreck OF three masted schooner
with main mast and mizzen mast gone and
foremast standing. 1t was blowing hard
from the N. N. W. at the time. The collis-
ion shook the Herrick from stem to stern,
became waterlogged. Heavy seas continual
ly washed over her decks and only the after
house was left dry. On this the captains
wife, few stores and the boats and gear
were placed. The island was made Feb. 2,
with all on board completely exhausted. The
deckl0ad and everything about the deck were
sacrificed to keep the schooner afioat.
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Children Cruelty Wronged

ST.. LOUIS, Feb. 10-It has now been as.
certained that the Indebtedness Of Dieckmann
the absconding member of the Merchants
Exchange, on the floor, will be small. The
amount of his:lefalcation will be the inheri.
tance of the seven Meyer heirs and the three
Guye heirs. His house, the Mauntel-B Borgess.
Milling Company, has not suffered heavily
nor will his creditors here and in Chicago
among the the speculating fraternity be hurt
by their losses. The mothers of the children
who have been cruelty wronged are the chiel
bondsmen Of Dieckmann. so that their los;
will be total or largely SO.
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The Novelty IN Her New career.

New YORK, Feb. 9.--The Clyde steamer
Ozama arrived from Cape Haytian today,
having on board ten Of the crew Of the
steamer Mercedes, formerly the Novelty,
which was purchased by l.. Julia, the Do
minican Consul at this port, ostensibly for
San Domingo. When the Mercedes sailed
from here a month ago, Mr.. Preston, the
government prevent her from sailing, but
she was allowed to clear in view of the fact
that the manifest declared that she was 60
ing TO carry coal to Monte Cristi. The ten
men who returned today said that the vessel
went TO Monte Cristi and from there was
sent to Samana, where she was turned over
TO the Haytians. and they refused to remain
by her In the Haytian service.
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Special Religious Exercises at the
Cathedral.

A series of special religious exercises for
the Sodalities commenced at the Cathedral
last evening which will continue one week
under the direction of the Rev. Father Byrne,
s. j., Of New York. In his opening instruc-
tion the preacher explained the objects
Of the retreat which win consist OF a series
Of practical instructions ON the great truths
Of religion. Every morning this week there
will be an instruction at 7.90 O'Clock fol-
lowed by benediction Of the blessed sacra-
ment. The evening exercises win consist Of
sermon followed by benediction Of the
blessed sacrament. The retreat will close on
next Sunday evening with the papal bene-
diction
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Foreign Commerce,

WASHINGTON. Feb. 9.-Representatiye
Baker of New York today introduced in the
House, for reference to the committee of
ways and means. bill to regulate commerce
between the United States and foreign coun-
tries 1t provides that all articles imported
into the United States shall, in addition to
the duty now assessed, pay duty equal in
amount to any ISyat1 expSrI sSiny duty which may be
States.
Sect. provides that all articles os shin
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MANY VESSELS WRECKED.
The Great Storm In Holland and
Germany.

THE HAGUE, Feb. 10.-The storm is ex-
ceptionaliy severe, and is raging throughout
Holland. The rivers are greatly swollen.
Rotterdam, Dordrecht. Schidam, Zwolle,
and Kampen are inundated. Many ship
wrecks, with great loss Of life are reported.
BERLIN, Feb. 10.-Reports Of heavy snow
storms come from all parts of Germany. In
this city the snow is foot deep, and in the
Bavarian highlands has depth of six feet.
In the West and Northwest, thunder and
lightning accompanied the snow. Traffic Is
Jutland.
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ITEMS FOR hoRsEMEs.

Our Liyermore Falls correspondent writes;
A look among the horses at Livermore
Falls reveals two very promising brood
mares, Crescent and Lady Nelson. owned by
Noyes Brothers, which were purchased BY
them from G. III. Nelson OF Wateryslle.
Crescent Is by Dictator Chief. 2.253. brown
filly fOaied In 1885, LIST dam by Young Hiram
Drew, I'd BY Old Witherell, 2.29f. Dictator
Chief by Dictator, llS son Of Hsmbletonian an
10; sire Of Jay Eye See, 2l0; Phillas. 2Ia3
LADY Nelson is by Nelson. 22it. chestnut
filly foaled In 1886; LIST dam by son OF Howes
Bismarck I'd by Emperor William, am. 20, u,i ne
221t; LIST dam Gretchen by Gideon, son Of
Hambletonian, TO-
1t is expected that Crescent and Lady Nel-
sen will be taken next season to the River
side Park Stock Farm, recently purchased
by the Noyes Brothers.
The largest winner on the turf in this
country last year was j. b. Haggan, the total
earnings Of his stable footing up si28, ,s67. In
England the Duke of Portland Is at u e head
Of list the with S134,577 10 his credit, while the
largest winner In France took down $50, 900
Ellwood, pacing sister TO Arrow, 2.l5k re-
dueed her record at Los Angeles recently
from 2.23t to go. This Is the third record
made over the Los Angeles track during Jan
uary, the Nutwood flly Irma having paced
in 2.is, and Nehusta made four-year-old
record Of 2.30.
The we'll bred trctting horse was never
worth as much as he Is to-day. All the world
comes 10 the United States for It's performers
In light harness.-Turf Field and Farm.
C. b. Gilman Of Watervllle. has promls-
ing gray flly, fOal Of 1888 that trokted
quarter recently led beside pony In i0sA
Two OF the progey Of the Maine stallion
Rockefellar were recently sold for loo
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BISMARCK, OAK, Feb. 10.-In message
70 the House Of Representatives. Gov
Church yesterday attacked his predecessor
bitterly. The legislature returned the at
TACK With equal warmth. and then postponed
q formal answer until Monday to get il in
PETER shape. After sending In message
the Governor closed up his office, which Il
considered direct snub by the legislature.
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Disasters at sea.

HALIFAX, Feb. 10.-Steamer st. Pierre ar
rived today from st. Pierre. and brought the
crew Of the Gloucester schooner Fannie
Belle. wrecked of Langley Beach last week
The crew will be sent home by Consul Gen
eral Phelan. The vessel. with cargo. Is a To-
tai loss, except the rigging.
steamer Alpha. from Bermuda and
Jamaica, today, reports that on Tuesday the
American three-masted schooner w. h.
Hem struck sunken wreck of North Ber-
muda, commenced to leak badly, and during
the strong breeze got full Of water. Efforts
were made TO bring her to st. George, but
she got on bar, where she remained when
the Alpha sailed.
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TO SUCCEED ADMIRAL LUCE.
Rear Admiral cherardl May Conn
mand the Squadron.

New YORK, Feb. 10-Much surprised was
caused at the Brooklyn navy yard to-day
when the fact became known that Admiral
Gherardi had received detachment papers
and that tomorrow he will cease to be COM
msndant of the station. 1t is thought he
will relieve Rear Admiral Luce, now in COM
mand of the North Atlantic squadron sta
toned at Hayti
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The French paroohIaI school case

HAvERHILL, Mass, Feb. 9.-In the case Of
Joseph Plaquette, charged with keeping
children from attending a public school.
heard In the police court this forenoon.
Judge Carter discharged the defendant. He
held that the law did not require the approx
al Of the school committee In all cases Of pri-
vate schools, and that parents might use
their own Judgment In the matter OF what
school to send their children to. This de-
cision ends the French parochial school case
which has created such interest here.
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Mr.. PendIeton Better.

BERLIN. Feb. 10.-The North German
Gazette says a gratifying change has oc-
CURED lately in the condition of Mr.. Pen
dleton, justifying the hope that he will soon
personally assume the direction of affairs at
the American legation. Mr.. Pendleton re-
turned to Berlin New Years day The OH
cial American overtures regarding Samoa
which were made at the foreign Office jan
uary 7th are attributed to his iniative.