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MAY HAVE BEEN MURDER.
Bangor Man Investigating a Suspicious
Case in California.

BANGOR. Me-, December ia month
or two ago, Mr.. John o. Mooney of this
city received information from California
that his brother had died there, leaving a
considerable fortune. He went West to
investigate the matter. A.letter from him,
received here this week, gives a sensation
al aspect TO the case. Mr.. Mooney writes
from Los Angeles about as follows; Some
time ago the coroner was called to Santa
Monica A man named Mooney, who was
considered wealthy, and his handsome wife
were out for drive, when an accident Oc.
CURED, which resulted in the sudden death
of Mooney. according to the verdict of the
coroner's jury. and all legal proceedings
ended with the discharge of that july. The
evidence went to show that, while In the
buggy Mrs. Mooney stopped to arrange her
shoe, when pistol shot startled her, and
her husband fell over dead In her arms,
She stated tnat he was about to hand her
the pistol, and in passing it out the wea-
pom exploded, and the bullet entered her
husbands back. She drove back home
with the dead man in her arms, showing
great nerve in the whole terrible affair.
The brother has been inves iiga.ing, and
has placed the affair In the district attor-
ney's hands It mas been stated that Moo
ney was worth at least $150,OOO, but Just
before his death he decided everything to
his wife. The couple were in the habit of
quarrelng, and on the very morning Of the
husbands death are said to have had a Sc
riOus dispute. The letter states that there
will be an exciting trial In court.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-18
FORA LISTING SYSTEM.
Resolutions on Taxation Adopted by the
State Grange.

SKowHEGAN, December 17.-At today s
session of the State Grange the sixth der
gree was conferred ON go members. TIL q
committee on taxation recommend as de :
sirable reforms in taxation. equitable in,
crease in the railroad tax, per cent addi-
tional on savings banks and trust COM
panies. payment of the entire expense of
schools and a portion of the support of
paupers by the state.
The committee advise that the efforts OF
the grange be made to secure a revision of
the tax laws OF the state. The report
created discussion and an amendment was
adopted recommending taxation of wild
land in unincorporsted places at rate SUBJ
stantially equitable with town and city
property, and the seport was adopted as
thus amended.
The committee on resolutions reported.
recommending the study of chemistry.
bntany and natural history in schools, re-
aff1rmiDg the stand taken by the Grange
last year on taxation, and endorsing the
action vi the Grange thereon this year.
Professor Rogers, of he Maine State Col
lege. present. the following:
Resolved, That the State Grange insists and
dem nds as matter of right and Justice that a
n>tirg bill, lmilar TO the one b fore our .st
legislatu e. be enacted into law to the end, that
the constitution our state be respected ana
laws on our statute book enforced.
This was adopted.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-18
DRExEL'S PRINCELY GIFT.
The Institute which Was Opened in Phil
adelphia Yesterday.

PHILADELPHIA, December II. = The
Drexel Institute of Art, Science and In
dustry, founded by Anthony j. Drexel, the
banker, was dedicated this afternoon. The
invocation was by Bishop Potter of New
York; Hon. Chauncys nj. Depew delivered
the dedication address; ex-Attorney Gen
eral Wayne MacVeagh delivered to the
trustees, on bahalf of Mr.. Drexel, the
deeds of trust; DR.. James McAlester, pres
ident of the institution, made an address,
and Rt. Rev. Bishop Whitaker of Penn
sylvania pronounced the benediction. Mr..
Depew, In his address, contrAsted the diff
ference in learning Between the 18th and
18th centuries. briefly reviewing the en-
larging of the scope of schools. He
showed that invention had wrought hard
ship to the skilled workman, but stated
that it was our duty to adapt ourselves to
the situation. After reviewing what
schools and colleges had done towards the
higher education, he said that this was
mainly for professional men, and the vast
army which must live by labor, and on
whose labors depends the welfare OF the
country, had had no adequate provision
made for it. He continued: This sp.en-
did institute of art. science and industry
leads the column and points the way to
manual training school which solves the
problem of labor and industrial develop
ment. Physical methods will be supple
mented by thorough instruction in the the
ory and history of art. AS the boy ad-
vances from the elementary course. he
will receive instruction and become famil-
lar with the workshop, and its machinery
and tools. Graduates of this school will
not be confined within the narrow lines of
the apprentice nor bound by the limita-
tions of the specialist. One of the chief
glories of the new education is the advant-
age it gives to women. 1t recognizes
and enforces their equal rights
to every intellectual and industrial oppor-
tunity which school or college can give to
men. 1t has opened the doors of this in
stitutiOn that they may enjoy all its privi-
leges. 1t was the disgrace and finally the
ruin of Greek civilization that the wives
were uneducated. This institution is an
object lesson in the proper use of accumu-
lated wealth."
TIE institute building cost 100000, and
Mr.. Drexel has also endowed il with
million dollars. The institute is situated
on 32d and Chestnut street. The building
is 125 feet front on Chestnut and 100 feet
on 32d street. It will accommodate about
1000 students To prevent the liberality
OF Mr.. Drexel being abused, a moderate
fee will be charged for courses in certain
branches. There will be 100 free scholar
ships. The registration OF students will
begin In January. A NJ table gathering at
tended the dedication.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-18
WASHINGTON GOSSIP.
Opinions Heard When the Nomination
Became Known.

Opinions Heard When the Nomination
Became Known.
Especial to the Press.]
WASHINGTON, December 1.-THE Pres
ident's nomination today Of Stephen B.
Elkins to be Secretary Of War is variously
construed here. By some politicians 1t is
taken as showing that Mr.. Blaine and TIE
President have an understanding whereby
the former will not be candidate for the
Presidential nomination, and that before
long he will so announce himself. This
opinion Is based on the well known intima-
cy which has always existed between Mr..
Blaine and Mr.. Elkins. These people say
the President would not put Mr.. Ekins in
the Cabinet il he had any reason to be-
lieve that Mr.. Blaine was a Presidential
candidate. Representative Pendleton of
West Virginis, Democrat who knows
Mr. Elkins very well, said today to the
PRESS correspondent: "The appointment
ing candidate for the Presidential noml-
nation. Be has always been BlEine's most
confidential manager and would hard
ly be taken into the Cabinet if
Mr.. Blaine we're candidate. 1t means
Mr.. Harrison's nomination by the influence
Of Blaine. For many years, the Republi-
cans have had high hopes of carrying
inspire them with renewed courage as they
will anticipate powerful help from the
federal administration and great financial
aid from their national committee. Mr..
Elkins is man of ability and will make
a first class secretary. H. possesses much
more literary ability and mental culture
than he is generally supposed to have. He
is not popular with West Virginia Rspub-
ltcans as many of them hardly regard him
as resident of the state and have hardly
any acquaintance with him Had
GOtf received this appointment it
would have meant more danger
to the Democrats. Ekins will not add to
the strength Of the Republicans Ia West
Virginia, but by work inside the Repuhli-
can ranks will most powerfully aid Mr.,
HaTris0n's campaign for a denomination.
No doubt a hard battle will be fought for
West Virginia, but the Democrats hope to
win"
On the other hand there are many we'll
Informed public men who say that Mr.. El-
kins's entrance into the Cabinet has no
bearing upon Mr.. Blaine's presidential as
pirations.
The nomination of ex-Secretary of the
Navy Goff fer the circuit bench yesterd v.
and Mr., Eikins'S nomination TODAY. show
that the Republicans will make great ef-
forts to carry West Virginia next wear.
Both men are adroit politicians. and with
an honest election, West Virginia can be
counted in the Republican column.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-18
: F MORNING DECEMBER

to the reporter saying. "If these are your
questions then these are my answt RS %
After waiting for Councillor Spufford,
who came in on the afternoon train, the
council proceeded to discussion OF the
order for confirmation. The discussion
lasted over an hour, every member having
something to say on the case. The vote
shows that the evidence drawn from Mr..
Wakefield failed to effect in the slightest
degree the standing OF the case as left at
the last session.
The Governor this afternoon appointed,
and the council confirmed, G. A. Rolfe of
Princeton, to be agent OF she Passama-
uuoddy Indians at Pleasant Point. and j.
Q. Cove to be sub-agent at Peter Dana's
Point in Perry.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-18
SARAH BERNHARDT's FIRST STORY

And Another by Frank Stockton, Both
Beautiful Christmas Romances, in the
Sunday Globe.
BOSTON, Dec 6-The most novel and
striking feature Of any newspaper any
where next Sunday will be grand Christ
mas story by Sarah Bernhardt in THE SUN
DAY GLOBE. "A Christmas Repentance"
is the first story ever published In English
from the pen of the worlds most famous
actress, and it possesses. therefore, pecu.
liar interest quite apart from its superb ex-
cellence as romance.
"Major Pendallis; Christmas Love
Story. win be another great popular fea-
does, from the strange pen of Frank r.
Stockton. the most successful story writer
In America. The demand for these and
many other Christmas features of THE
SUNDAY GLOBE will cause, no doubt. such
a dtmand for that paper that 1t would be
prudent Tor all who wish to enjoy them to
today.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-18
THE NEWS Or The STATE.
Rum and Knives Make Trouble for
Two Lewiston Youths.
PASTOR RECORD SUSPENDED
FROM MINISTERIAL DUTIES.

Iimington's Town Treasurer Recovering
from the Effects of the Assault Upon
Him saco River Closed to Navigation
Some of the News in the Spindle
City.
Especial to the Press.I
LEWISTON. December ia dlsgraceful
fight with knives took place on what Is
known as the Island in this city Wednes-
day evening. Two young men, one of
whom Is the son Of a well-to-do citizen, and
the other mill operative, were intoxica-
ted and began quArrelliDg and then fight
ing. Near the new French school house
they drew knives. One was cut In the left
hand and this other tumbled over the dump
near the school house and was too drunk
to get back. The upshOt was that the
mill operative has lost his position In the
factory and his adversary carries his hand
In sling.
The windows Of the new city hall, made
In Portland, are being put in place. These
windows are large and light and the glass
tnlck. Last July man came from Port
land to visit friends IN Lewiston, and
wrote his name on some woodwork of the
nall. In August, a young lady, the sister
OF man employed about the new hall,
saw the prettily written name and in
closed her card to the address Of the Port
land man. A correspondence has resulted
anu tne couple are now the best OF friends.
During the past year the Lewiston &
Auburn Horse Railroad Company have
built two miles or a little less of new lines.
Houses enough have been built on these
lines to make good sized village. Elec-
trio cars will not be introduced into
Lewiston this next summer. 1t took the
GOmnanV f1VQ waQka Tn fuwo
of new track. Now some of the Auburn
people are talking Of a new line to go no
over the Hampshire street extension and
around behind Auburn Heights and down
over the hill into the city. This would
not be bad move as acres Of new land are
to be opened up by the franklin Company
on that side of the hill next spring. The
railroad people say that IL the winter /,
easy they will keep the track open all win
ter.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-18
RUDINi HOPES.
He Predicts a Satisfactory Settlement of
the Maffa Affair.

ROME. December 17.-ln the Chamber of
Deputies today, Signor Guelpa asked how
the government proposed to settle the mat
ter of the lynching of a number
of italian subjects in New Orleans, In
March last, and why the Italian consul in
that city had not been recalled. It was
time, said Signor Gnelpa, to put an end to
the strained situation existing between the
two countrie~, and for the Italian govern
ment to take such steps as would ensure In
the future the protection of Italians resid-
ing in the United States. Premier Di Ru-
dini replied that in view of the attitude If
the United States government he had
every reason to hope for satisfactory set
tlement of the unfortunate affair.
French Tariff Bill Passed.
PARIS. December 1.-THE Senate today
passed she whole tariff bill. 2l9 to IL.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-18

The following are the observations of
the Agricultural Department Weather Bu-
reau for yesterday December IL. taken at s
p. m. 10Th meridian time, the observations
for each station being given in this order !:
Temperature, direction of the wind, state
of the weather:
Boston. S2o, NV, cloudless; New York,
16o NV, clnudless; Philadelphia, 1So, NV,
cI0udess; Washington. 28o. NV, cl0udless
Albany, 100, NV, clondlessr Buffalo, 1So,
calm, clondy: Detroit, 1S0, N, cloudless !;
Chicago. 260. N. cloudy: ST. Paul, 26o. Sc,
cloudless: Duluth, 24o. calm, cloudless I;
st. Vincent. 240, S, cioudless; huron. So.
Dak., 3i'. SE, partly cloudy; Bismarck,
SOo'. calm, cloudless; Jacksonville, 560. NE,
rain.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-18
MANLEY SAYS BLAINE.
He Advises Washington Republicans tC
Work for the Maine Man.

~AUfAsCc 70
Work for the Maine Man.
WASHINGTON, December 1.-THE Post
THIS morning says that Hon. Joseph b.
Manley, OF Augusta, was in Washington
early In the week and spent considerable
time with Secretary Blaine. Certain Re-
Dnblicans who escorted Mr.. Manley to the
station on Tuesday pressed HIN for an ex-
preston Of Secretary Blaine's intentions as
to the Presidency.
Mr.. Manley replied that Blaine would
not pc candidate as he was In 1876, but
would not refuse the nomination, however,
If 1t were rendered him.
This reply did not satisfy the capital
city politicians and they insisted on some
thing more explicit from Mr.. MaDley.
One of the Republicans, a recognized
power IN the local Republican party and a
warm friend of Mr.. Blaine said: "Mr.
Manley, this district Will of course elect
two delegates to the next national cOnven.
tion. Now We eau elect Blaine delegates,
but we do not care TO do 1t If Blaine will
not promise the use of his name"
Mr.. Manley smiled and replied, $50
ahead, gentlemen. and choose Blaine dele
gates. The old man is In the race and Is In
TO stay. He is certain to be nominated
and without the least friction. speak by
the card"
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-18
FOLLOWED BY DETECTIVES.
Young Mrs. Blaine Says That that She Is
Prosecuted.

NEW YORK, December 17-Mrs. James
G. Blaine, Jr.. called upon Inspector
Byrnes at the police headquarters here
today and informed that officer that she
was being prosecuted by number of pri-
vate detectives who were constantly fol-
lowing her. They had even endeavored to
bribe her cab driver so as to learn her
movements. When Mrs. Blaine left the
headquarters she was weeping. The in
sDector refused to discuss the matter be-
yond saying that Mrs. Blaine had told him
of her perse ecutions.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-18
CHARGES NOT SUSTAINED.
But His Brethren Find That Rev. S. Z
Record Has Been Imprudent.

But His Brethren Find That Rev. S. Z
Record Has Been Imprudent.
LEWISTON, December ia special to
the Journal says rumors affecting the good
name of Rev. s. T. Record. pastor Of the
Methodist church atBethel, have culminate
In an official investigation by the presiding
elder and clergy. The whole community
has been stirred up and detectives have
been employed and several Maine counties
have been ransacked for evidence. Pre-
siding Elder. Adams finally called what Is
known as preliminary investigation"
The investigation committee is Rev. f. G.
Rogers, Auburn; Rev. Frank Smith, Nor
way, Rsy. j. A. Corey, Lewiston; Rev. S.
Hooper. Lisbon; Rev. G. r. Parsons, Ne
chanic Falls: with Rev. A. A. Lewis Of
Bath, as secretary. After a patient hear
Ing the committee came to the verdict that
the evidence was insufficient to sustain
charges against Rev. Mr.. Record of un-
chastity, out they found Mr.. Record was
imprudent, thereby injuring his usefulness
as minister. They recommended that the
presiding elder release Mr.. Record from
all ministerial duties till the next session
of the Maine General Conference. The
presiding elder will act accordingly.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-18

John Burnell, who killed John Wheeler.
the hotel keeper at Rindge, N. H., has
been arrested.
France has closed her consulate in Bull
garia.
Russell Sage's nephew is Ill from the
nervous shock caused by the bomb explo-
sion.
Edward Cole, missing from Nyack, N.
Y, has returned in semi-conEcious con-
ditiOn.
A diver reports several bad breaks In
the bottom Of the steamer South Portland,
ashore az Pasque Island.
Petitions are beginning to pour into the
Senate in Increasing numbers urging Con-
gress to enact legislation for the free de-
livery of mail m country districts.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-18
But May Accept the Nomination II Ills
Party SO Desires.
SELECTION OF ELKINS FOR THE
CABINET CAUSES TALK.

Some Say 1t Means the denomination of
Harrison-A West Virginia Democrat
Who Compliments the Secretary So
Views It-Others Think 1t Has No
Bearing on the ouestion-Mr. Blaine
Said to Have Advised ElIxins to Accept
Mr.. Manley Quoted as Intimating
that Mr. Blaine Would Be a Candidate,
WASHINGTON. December 1.-THE Post
tomorrow will say that Mr.. ElkIns twice
declined the war portfolio because Mr.,
Golf of West Virginia was unprovided for.
A few weeks ago he was asked for third
time to accept thesplace. Being sassured
that Governor Golf would be given a cir
cult court judgeship, Mr.. Elkins considered
the offer. he then called upon the Secre-
tary of State, with whom he had a long
and pleasant interview.
"What effect" asked Mr.. Elkins. would
my appointment have upon your presiden-
tial chances next year?"
Absolutely none," was Mr.. Blaine's re-
ply. "As feel at present, shall not be
a candidate for nomination. Ii, however,
there should come to me from the Republl-
can party an overwhelming expression de-
manding that I accept the nomination,
may feel constrained to put aside personal
feelings and accept the nomination. In
that case Mr.. Harrison will not be before
the convention and there will be no impro-
priety In your being my friend. On the
other hand, should Mr. Harrison be the
nominee, will not be in the race and
therefore You viii be his friend. l cannot
see how your acceptance or declinati0n
will change the condition of things in the
slightest degree. Iwould advise you to ac-'
cent the appointment"
Wharenpon Mr. Elkins ACCENTED
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-18
THIS MORNINGS NEWS.

Page 1.
Maine:
Lewiston men fight with knives-Other
Lewiston news.
Bangor man In California investigating
suspicious of Nurder.
Suspension of Rev. S. T. Record from
pastoral duties.
Treasurer Strout Of Limington out Of
danger
Bowdoin sophomores declaim.
Sac0 river closed to navigation.
Washington:
Mr.: Blaine quoted regarding the Pres
idancy.
Mr.: Elkins nominated for Secretary of
Senate committees.
Italian deputies talk of the Malta lynch
ing
French tariff bill passed.
The Drexel Institute dedicated.
Meeting Of the State Grange.
Page 2.
Fire on Brackett street.
Whittier. the poet. "a years old.
Page 3.
The Ohio Senatorship. Miscellaneous par
agraphs.
Wit d'Wisdom.
Page 4.
EulL0rlalSs
Page B.
The Middle street moving. The court
record.
Description of the Steamer Labrador.
The Christmas Mails.
The Grand Army Fair.
Page 6.
Poem: Tomorrow. Interview with Mon
cure ID. Conway.
Latest Names on the Voting Lists.
Page 7.
Markets and Financial Reports.
Marine News,
Page 8.
personal
Brief Jottings.
Mr.. Putnam's new position.
A lively runaway.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-18

tions of his great wealth, the United
convictions. He was elected to the leglsla-
ture OF New Mexico. and subsequently to
the FOrty-third and Forty fourth Con-
crosses. While at Washington he became
an intimate friend Bof Hon. James G.
Blaine ard of Senator Davis Of West Vlr-
giDia. and married daughter of the rich
Senator.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-18
1T is SECRETARY ELKINs.
Nominated to Succeed Mr.. Proctor in the
War Departments.

Nominated to Succeed Mr.. Proctor in the
War Department.
WASHINGTON, December 17.-President
Harrison has sent to the Senate the nomi-
nation Of Stephen B. Elkins of West Vir-
ginia, to be Secretary of War In place of
Red6eld Proctor, who resigned to 20 into
the Senate.
Mr.. Elkins was born in Missouri fifty
years ago, and Is graduate of the univer-
sity named after that Commonwealth. For
a time he served In the Union estmy, with
the rank of captain. In 1868 he removed
TO New Mexico and served for while as
driver ON ranch. Being bright, genial
young man and acquainted with Spanish,
he gained influence and popularity, and
before long was on the roll of attorneys.
BY the prosecution of, 1t is reported, 10000
Mexicans who broke the law by holding
servants in slavery. he laid the founda-
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-18
FOresters Elect Officers.

Court Falmouth, Ancient Order oil
Foresters, elected officers last night for the
ensuing year. There was an unusually large
attendance and much enthusiasm pre-
vailed. Following is list of the officers
elected last night:
Chief Ranger-John A. MCGOWAN.
Sub Chief Ranger-Thomas j. LappIn,
Treasurer-Danlel j. Carr
Financial Secretary-Wm. II. Lowery.
Recording Secretary Matthew L. Hayerty.
Senior Woodward-Wm III. WaIch.
Juoior Woodward-Geo. z. Cedy.
Senior BeaGle-Geo. K McGlauf1n.
Junior Beadle-- Benj Goodman.
Trustee for three years--Daniel M. MannIx.
Court Pbyslcian-Dr. j. b. O'Neiil.
The installation Of officers occurs Thurs
day evening, January 7th.
The Foresters will hold their annual ball
in City Hall January 19.h.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-18

Official statistics show an increase In the
number of cases of Influenza in easteyn
Prussia.
Secretary ,of State Soper, of Michigan,
against whom there are charges of mall
feasance, has resigned.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-18
THE WEATHER.
The Cold Will Lessen by Tonnorrow--Fair
Today.

WASHINGTON. December 17-Following
is the forecast of the weather for New
Eng land: Fair; north winds, becoming
variable; warmer by Saturday morning.
BOSTON. December IL For New Eng
land: Fair until Sunday; colder Friday
morning, followed by rising Temperature
until Sunday; northwest and west winds,
becoming light and variable.
Local Weather Report.
PORTLAND. ME-. Decemher ~ 1901