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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-11-25
rennyson Disliked Being interviewed.

Countless stories have been told of the
audaeity of strangers in Freshwater,
and the AmericansSof course have come
in for their share of the anecdotes. On
one occasion a southern general came
to visit him. Tennyson abhorred inter-
viewing and interviewers, and stipu-
lated, therefore, with his visitor that
there should be nothing of the kind.
"Interviewingr' rejoined the southerner,
with an expression of great disgust; Sin
this house we are gentlemen. We leave
interviewing to those darned Yankees"
Cor. Boston Herald.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-11-25
TIL g Firemen's Ball.

The Firemen's Relief Association will
occupy City Hall this evening for their
annual ball. 1t should be borne in mind
that the receipts of the event go to the
fund for the benefit of firemen who con-
tract sickness or meet with accident
when on duty, and it is the only means
for raising money for that purpose, 9th
er than that of direct gifts. The firemen
deserve ample patronage and they Will
undoubtedly receive it. All firemen are
requested to attend the ball in uniform.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-11-25

A Pittsburgh physician explains how
the worm gets into the chestnut. When
the nut is still green an insect comes
along, and. hunting a warm place in
which to have its eggs Matched. lights
upon the green chestnut and stings it.
At the same time it deposits some of its
eggs in the opening thus made. The
chestnut begins to rip~n and at the
same time the eggs are Matching. The
insect selects chestnuts as place for
depositing it's eggs as being the best
adapted place by instinct. The foury
matter in the nut turns to sugar, and
sugar contains carbon, which produces
heat
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-11-25
Lewiston's City Building Cracking.
Lewiston Journal

LLtWIStOn JOCNUdI.J
There's an enormous damaging crack
in the ceiling of the arch of the new Lew
iston City Building. Architect Spofford
ought to come down and see it. The
$211, 900 building has been also under
going repairs from the marble workers
who have been strengthening the marble
stairways during the past week. The
cracks in the ceiling were quite the chief
objects of interest at Thursday evening q
ball. The north side of the arch is quite
as bad as the south and the opera glasses
inspected both. It's too badl
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-11-25
CITY OF WESTBROOK.

Union Thanksgiving religious services
were held at the Congregational church
on Wednesday evening. Rev. E. E.
Bacon delivered the sermon.
Thanksgiving day was very quiet about
the city. All the stores were closed in
the afternoon and the manufactures
were shut down for the entire day.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-11-25
The Peonie Of France.

France has a population of Ss,s1s. 1903,
comprising about 10000, 900 families,
and of these 1900, 900 couples have No
children, while 100000 have only one
child each.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-11-25
Long Chain.

A chain made for the United States
government at Troy, N. Y, in 1888 was
six miles and fraction in length. It
was made of Ears of iron each two and
one-half inches in diameter.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-11-25
Unitarian women's Alliance.

The Unitarian Women's Alliance will
meet this Friday afternoon at three
o'clock. Subject: "Life, Self Culture,
Service for Others, and Worship" All
members and other friends are cordially
invited
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-11-25
Special Meeting of the Foresters.

A special meeting of the Foresters
will be held this evening to take action
on the death of their late brother Den
mis- j. Tobin. 1t is desired that every
member be present.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-11-25

On NOVEMBER 18TH, 1854,
DIR. John Kitto died near SUIT
part in Wirtemberg.
He was a mechanics son, of
0uny constitution, made deaf by
fall from a ladder, and was
sent to the workhouse as
oauper. Incessant reading and
literary ability attracted atten-
ton, and procured engagements
to produce those works upon
biblical antiquities and literature
which have made his name
famous.
The confusion is caused by the
triumph of our Mems and Boys
listers. They've been in lively de-
mand for the past few days. Well
have sizes repaired again in day or
so, when you are sure to find your
size.
Our Boys Clothing is on the come
back principle. You're sure to come
again if you come once. Prices are
as low as the kind we sell can be Of
fered, while the quality is always
guaranteed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-11-25
Well Paid.

The women physicians Of Philadel
phia are credited with receiving very
large incomes for their services. Some
average $4,000 year, others $780,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-11-25

First Use OF Candles.
Candles, as we understand them, were
6rst used in England in 1854.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-11-25
An Economical Man.

Jonesboro, Ga. ,shas a resident who,
it is reported, has only spent eight dol.
lars in the last six years for clothes. He
is said to be worth over $4,000.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-11-25
LADIES' GARMENTS.

GU
One O. extra heayy
lot aIIWoohe DagonalI ongJ
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-11-25
GREAT BARGAINS IN PERU

Did hear
been sold for less than Zoe before.
following Bring bottles Jasmine
Mown Hay Ocean Spray Stephanos Pond Lily West
Milefeurs.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-20
CHILE OFFERS PREPARATION,

But the Letter Was Couched in Unsatisfac-
tory Language-Sourhern Congressman
Willing to Sustain the President If He
Means to Administer Chastisement.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 19-The Post will
say tomorrow: ''It was learned yesterday
On good authority that the State Depart
ment has received information from the
Chilean Government that that country was
ready and willing to make reparation for all
losses to life. limb and honor suffered by
Americans, but the dispatch, or letter, was
couched in such terms as to be unsatisfac-
tory"
1t will also say that at dinner given by
Bourke Cochran to Senator Hill, at which
about dozen leading Democratic Congress
men were present, nearly all the converse
ton turned upon the prospect of war and at
times it developed into stirring debates
The Southern members declared themselves
for war and said that should it take place
the South would uphold the Presidents
hand to the fullest extent and from no other
support as from that south of Mason and
Dixon's line.
To this Congressman Coombs, of Brook
lyn, replied that at any cost of,dignity this
country should make no attempt to crush
little republic that was now in a state of
anarchy The differences of opinion, con-
sidering the localities from which the de-
baters came, were very interesting, but the
majority of the little gathering was decid-
ediv for war
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-20
MARRIED HIS MOTHERS MAID.
Repentant, He Leaves Her Destitute ant
Seeks Divorce.

Repentant, He Leaves Her Destitute and
Seeks p Divorce.
SIOUX FALLS, S. D., Jan. 19.-[SpeciaL J.
The suit Of Edward E. Pollock for divorce
from his wife, Ellen, came up before Judge
Aikens to-day. The plaintiffs father,
Alex. Pollock, of Nyack; N. Y,
arrived from the East on Sunday
with his attorney, A. o. Salter
He travelled with all the luxuries On the
same train was his daughter-in-law with two
children, one babe less than yesr old.
She had barely sufficient money to reach
Sioux Falls, and she sat up during the two
nights journey, holding her children in her
arms. Her little ones were ill from ex-
posure.
The sworn evidence shows that in 1884
Ellen Mahonev, a poor but pretty Irish
girl, landed in New York aud soon found a
place in the Pollock mansion. Young Pol
lock was in college, but during his vacation
he became infatuated with his mothers
pretty maid. As soon as he was q he mar
ried her secretly. Two years later the
elder Pollock heard of the marriage,
and a. his command his son be-
gan suit here for divorce. Since
then she has received no assistance from
her husband or his family. Mrs Pollock is
practically destitute, and the children have
suffered greatly from the severity of the
cold. Friends are helping her. The trial
will not be concluded until tomorrow, and
the general impression is that the decree
will be denied.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-20
THE TALLEsT MAN Is DEAD.
Colonel Pickett Nelson Succumbs at Balti-
more to Typhoid Fever.

Colonel Pickett Nelson Succumbs at BaIti-
more to Typhoid Fever.
BALTIMORE, Jan. 19.-[Special ]-"Colo-
nell Pickett Nelson, who claimed to be ''the
tallest man on EARTH" died here to-day. He
had been i'll for three weeks with typhoid
fever. His body measures eight feet five
inches in length. In life he claimed to be
eight feet one inch tall and to weigh 3S7
pounds. After his death his frame relaxed
and became four inches longer than it had
BEEN Nelson is a colored man, and was
born in 1861 in Essex county, Va. Both
his parents were rather smaller than the
average, and the boy did not begin to de-
velop unusual height until he was about II.
At that age his cousin, James D. Richardson,
who is known as ''the human lamp" could
whip him with ease. Four years later Nell
son could do Richardson up with one hand.
The boy seemed to grow by jumps, and
when % years of age was as tall as at the
time of his death. He was broad, too, and
with his arms outstretched he is said to have
vertically measured nine feet from the tips
of his fingers of his right hand to those of
his left. Nelson has exhibited at nearly all
the museums. His remains will be taken to
Essex county, Va, for burial. A part of
the front of the house will have to be taken
out to remove the body, as the doors and
windows are too small to permit of the re-
moval of the coffin.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-20
THE FREEZING WEST.

Even in Sub-Tropical Texas the People
Stay Up Nights to Feed the Fires-The
Weather Proportionately Colder Far
ther North-S1, 100000 Damage to
Stockmen.
ST. PAUL, Jan. 19.-Last night was the
coolest in this city since February of last
year, and with that exception the coolest
since the memorable 21st of January, 1888,
when the thermometer reached 40 below
zero. The lowest point touched last night,
according to the official register of the
Weather Bureau, was $50 below. At Z
o'clock it was 26o. Reports from outside
points show stupendous variations in tenn
perature, clearly indicating the approach of
a warm spell.
A dispatch from Chicago says: Of % mail
trains due in Chicago this morning from all
points, IA had, up to noon, failed to arrive,
and not one of them was on time. The
snow blockade is one of the most extensive
the postoffice officials remember to have ex-
perienced The delayed trains are due
from every point of the compass
A dispatch from Kansas City says: This
was the coolest morning the oldest inhab-
liant remembers. The thermometer in the
signal station made it 1870 below zero,
while other thermometers in less sheltered
locations registered all the way from 200 to
$50 below.
Reports from the South and the South
west speak of an intense cold wave in those
sections. AT st. Louis IA inches of snow
fell last night, and the mercury is now hov-
ering around zero point. In Texas the biz
zard continued with unabated fury until
daylight this morning A great many peo-
pie remained up all night feeding their
fires, and keeping those about them from
freezing. The dispatches from the cattle
ranches are very gloomy. 1t is thought by
many OF the proprietors that the loss will
foot up at least 81, 900, 900. Streams in the
Cherokee nation are frozen. The weather
was the coldest for years around Vicksburg,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-20
A MILLION VETERANS YET.
SENSATIONAL SPEECH OF A SOUTH
ERN CONGRESSMAN.

chairman O'Ferrall Says the Pension. Rolls
Are Telling Some Odd Stories-Every
Able-Bodied Northern Man Thirty
Years Ago Must Have Been Soldier.
ATLANTA, GA, Jan. 19.-[ Special J.
General Lees S4th birthday was celebrated
here to-day. Hon. Charles T. O'Ferrall,
Chairman of the elections committee of the
Federal House of Representatives, was the
orator of the celebration, which took place
at o'clock tonight, in the State capitol.
In the course of his Grafton he said:
We failed to maintain our Confederacy as
separate and distinct nationality, and thus
Iar we have stood in the gloom of defeat.
bu1 wnlIe L would not for O moment dis
parage the valor of the Federal soldiers,
yet in all that goes to make up glory and
lame. to mark the courage and heroism of
people bright in the sky of military renown
and display, superb and transcendant man.
hood, the Southern soldiers were the victors.
The South had only II white population of
20OOOO as against white population in the
North of more than 20.OOO000 and recruits
from every country of the habitable globe;
the South had no navy; her ports were
Dlockaded: she had no money that could be
used abroad she was without clothing and
food, and suffered for want of sufficient
arms or ammunition, while the North had a
powerful navy, and established currency
ana full treasury, and food and clothing,
arms and ammunition in abundance. Yet
victory after victory perched upon our BAN
ners, and not only did we defend ourselves
on our own soil, but three times did we in
wade the enemy's country and three times
did we thunder at the gates of their national
capital and their President was ready to flee
for his liberty.
Mr.. OFerrall said no impartial historian
had yet dipped his pen in the ink of truth,
but that the pension records at Washington
were disclosing the truth. There were not
more than 100000 confederate soldiers liv-
ing, but $50, 15S Federal soldiers were draw
ing pensions. ''How many" he asked,
'are seeking to have their names enrolled?
Let the pension rolls speak. Not less than
100000. How manv Federal soldiers are
living? 1,2OS,7 707, according to the last re-
port of the Commissioner of Pensions"
He argued his comrades never to be
ashamed, in the face of God or man, to pro-
claim that they were Confederate soldiers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-20

Chilean Government a man-of-war. This
man is active in other directions. 1t is he
who has caused to be inserted In the Chilean
papers selections from lot of European
journals to the effect that the United States
has no navy worth noticing, and that Chile
could, with just no trouble at all, sink all
her ships and levy contribution on San
Francisco.
The Chileans, when pressed hard, are
forced to admit that they must SUBJ
NIT to the United States in, the
end. That would be tempered, however,
and they wouid be let down very easy by
their superior diplomacy.
The Chilean feet has had steam mp for
the last three or four days, and they have
more or less torpedo practice every day.
The authorities now give out that the ships
are to go to the south for exercise. The
generally accepted rumor, though, is that
they have been ordered to the Straits of
Magellan with the intention of lying in
wait for Admiral Walker and the White
Squadron in case he should be ordered to
the west coast. This may or may not be
true, but there is no doubt that the ships
are in fighting trim and ready for action.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-20
GHOULS' WORK UNDONE.
The Corpse OF a Young Lady Who Died of q
Mysterious Disease, Stolen Shortly After
the BuriaI-The Body Traced to a Med1-
cal College.

the Burial-The Body Traced to Med1-
cal College.
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 19.-Excitement
prevails here over the robbery of the grave
of Miss Emma j. Cossel Monday night
The body was exhumed in binding snow
storm and conveyed for several miles to the
Central College of Physicians and Surgeons.
The deceased was young woman who suf-
fered forSen years with disease that baf-
fed medical skill, afterwards dying of con-
sumption.
To avoid any attempts at that which has
been accomplished, the body was kept in a
vault five weeks and buried in a private
cemetery in one of the suburbs of the city.
The body had only been removed a few
hours before the crime was discovered.
Footprints in the snow and fresh gravel in
the roadway in the neighborhood of the
burying ground aroused the suspicion of the
owner of the cemetery, who was returning
from a lodge meeting. He investigated, and,
finding the grave had been disturbed, noti-
fed several neighbors, who followed the trail
with difficulty to the medical college.
The police found the BODY in the stiff
room, stripped of its burial clothes, lying
on the floor with other bodies. 1t was to
have been used for dissecting purposes.
The perpetrators of the crime have not vet
been appreherded, though the police claim
that by morning the principals will be be-
hind the bars.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-20
GRIP Is EVERYWHERE.
The Pope Is the Latest Sufferer From
the Prevalent Malady.
SIR EDWIN ARNOLD Is DISABLED.
Unprecedented Mortality in London and
Other Big Cities.
MANY FACTORIES ARE KNOCKED OUT

ROME, Jan. 19.-It has just been an
nounced that the Pope is suffering from an
attack of influenza The report has created
considerable apprehension, owing to the
extreme age of His Holiness, but DIR.
Ceccarelli, his private physician, says that
there is no immediate cause for anxiety.
During the past week there have been
3,261 deaths in London, being double the
average prevailing from October to the
middle of December. Other large towns
make an equally bad showing. The death
rate ranges from 40 per 1000 per year in
London to 81 per 1000 per year in Ports
mouth. The great increase is due mainly
to respiratory diseases. There has been no
fog during the week.
A special telegram to THE DISPATCH
from Brockton, Mass, says: A well-known
physician says he believes there are 5000
cases of the grip in this city. The physi-
clans were never so busy as they are now,
and the regular meeting of the Plymouth
County Medical Society, which was to be
held this week, was postponed on account
of the prevalence of the disease, which even
some of the doctors have not
escaped. The grip is the prevail
ing malady, however, and nearly
every factory and business has been more
or less affected by the disease. In one fac
tory last week % employees have been un-
able to work, and the demand for grip med
lcine, according to the druggists statements,
exceeds the record of two years ago. when
New England was visited by the disease.
Notwithstanding the alarming number of.
people on the sick list, the death rate is
low, being 17.15 for December.
At New York Sir Edwin Arnold has not
yet been able to leave his room at the
Everett House, where he has been confined
for four days with a severe attack of the
grip. He sent down the following message
to DISPATCH reporter tonight: "I am
decidedly better, although still without
much appetite or strength. My readings
this week have been suspended, and L am
only allowed to hope at present that may
resume my engagements next week.
The railroad from Montandon to Belle
fonte, Pa, is severely handicapped by the.
grip, three-quarters of the regular crews
being laid off Freight traffic is greatly
interferred with.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-20
FAILURE OF A CHARMER'S POWERS.
A Lively Black Rattler Bites a Child Per-
former.


New YORK, Jan. 19.-[Special. dot
Sonwell, a snake charmer, was bitten in the
cheek by rattlesnake while she was per-
forming in Huber's Museum tonight AT
Z o'clock little Dot came forward
and mounted her own stage, called
the den of rattIesnakes. Within
the den stands big wooden chest that
would hold thousand snakes. What it
held when Dot began her performance was
ten black rattlers of the Pennsylvania
breed and stout club. The snakes were
mixed lot, ranging from 211 to 4 feet
long.
Some belonged to Dot and some to the
museum. Those belonging to the museum
had not been handled recently, nor had
their poison been drawn. They were the
larger of the lot and very vicious, and it
was the biggest one which bit
Dot. One big black rattler struck
suddenly and fastened his teeth
in her face. His fangs made two tiny holes
just in front of her ear, and the teeth in the
lower jaw struck under the curve of the
cheek. The spectators heard her cry out,
and saw her pull hard to break the rattlers
hold. She was carried to her dressing room
in faint and whisky administered. The
doctors say she will recover.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-20
FRED GERHARD GETS HIS GOLD.
First Dose of the Keely Cure Administered
to the Lily's Ex-Favorite.

WHITE PLAINS, N. Y, Jan. 19.-[ Special. ]
Contrary to the most sanguine hopes of
his friends, Fred Gebhard this morning ex-
perienced his first 'jab" of the magic fluid
known as bi-chloride of gold, and that at
the Keely Institute. After consultation
last night at his apartments in the Bronson
House, he avowed that he would ''tackle
the gold cure and depend upon its results to
adhere to the treatment. This morning,
in company with his attendant, he marched
to the institute for his first CAB" He was
one of the last to fall in line at o'clock
and bare his arm for the hypodermic in
lection of bi-chloride of gold
Not in the line of 100 men was there one
whose physique bore favorable compari-
son with that of Gebhard, who stood head
and shoulders above any patient present.
When Freddy passed out of the institute
door he tucked a four-ounce bottle of Keely
whisky in his vest pocket. Whether he
will use it or not will be question for him.
self alone to decide upon.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-20
LOIE FULLER AFTER A DIVORCE.
Another Actress Working the Favorite Fad
in the Advertising Line.

in the Advertising Line.
NEW YORK, Jan. 19.-T Special. 1-Loie
Fuller, the little singer, dancer and actress,
to-day caused the arrest of William B.
Hayes, an attorney and broker of this city.
who, she alleges, committed bigamy by
marrying her in this city May IL, 1889.
when he already had wife living. Miss
Fuller yesterday made flying trip from
Philadelphia to this city and told Justice
Grady long tale of woe; how LAWYER
Hayes had deceived her BY marrying her
when he had wife living, and how she had
only Just discovered the truth. She knew
he had been married, but supposed he was
divorced. She furnished what seemed to be
evidence of the truth of what she said. and
the Justice issued a warrant. Mr.. HAYES
was arraigned to-day, and bis case was put
down for Thursday morning.
Miss Fuller says that she married HAYES
not tremendously, but by written agree
ment, which both signed. She states most
emphatically that she has never lived with
HAYES as his wife. Nevertheless, she saws
she is his wife, and has an agreement bear
ing their signature, which will be put in
evidence. Mr.. Hayes says that Miss
Fuller is a playful, innocent thing to all
appearances, but that in reality she is ex-
tremely wide awake.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-20
MANNING LIES IN STATE.

Thousands of Engllshmen View the Body OF
the Deceased PreIate.
LONDON, Jan. 19.-The body of Cardinal
Manning lies in state in his house at West
minister. Since noon on Saturday the pub
lie has been allowed to gaze on the face of
the dead. The body of the Cardinal lies in
a large room on the first floor of the house
To. day, the last day the body will lie in
state at the Cardinals residence, there was
a line of people half mile long waiting to
enter the house. The remains were removed
this evening from the house atWestminster
to Brompton Gratory. When the oratory
was reached the coffin was taken into the
church and deposited on the somberly
draped catafalque. A stream of visitors at
once began to pour into the building. The
Queen and the Prince OF Wales will be rep
resented at the funeral.