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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-30
BOOKS WERE ALL WRONG.
New York Broker Wrecks His Firm by
His Outside Speculations.

NEW YORK, December 29.-The failure
of Wayland Trask 6 Co. was announced
today on the stock exchange. The firm
was composed of Wayland Trask, Theo-
dore Baldwin, and A. N. Rankin, and
had offices at IS Wall street. The failure
has been expected since yesterday, when
the firm notified its customers that they
must take up their own contracts. Mr..
Trask's lawyer, B. H. Steen, this after
noon. said: 1.-THE suspension is due to
the fact that Theodore Baldwin has been
specializing ON his own account, and
with the firms money. He lost in this
way about $150,000. Nothing was
known of his operations until Monday
or Tuesday, when some OF the banks
sent to Trask & Co. for an additional
margin on loans. This led to an investl
cation, and it was discovered that the
books were all wrong and that many fie-
titious entries had been made upon
them. Mr.. Trask saw he could not hon
orably continue in business and resolved
to suspend. Mr.. Baldwin confessed
everything, and is now at work helping
an expert in Strengthening the books"
1t is stated that Baldwin's method of
operating was to enter a number of tictl-
tious names upon the firms books and
conduct his speculations under those
names. The money to margin accounts
he took from the firm, and covered up
his tracks by making false entries on the
books. He also conducted operations
with other firms in Wall street, using
his firms money. This must be made
good. Mr.. Stern could not give an sp-
proximate estimate OF the
amount of the assets and liabilities of
the suspended firm until the experts
examination was concluded. Over $780,
900 was cred to Mr.. Trask today by
various firms to helpshim out, but he de-
clined all assistance until he could dis
cover the real amount of his partner
defalcation. The firm had no outstand-
ing contracts on the exchange. The
firm this morning paid all it's loans at
the banks.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-30
Want Another Election.

BIDDEFoRD, December 29.-The Dem
ocratic leaders here claim that if Jean
B. Pare is unqualified to represent Bid
deford in the legislature because suffi-
Gent time has not elapsed since his natu-
ralization. new election should be held
instead of placing in office the candidate
who received. the next highest number
of votes. If the matter is pushed they
will appeal for new election.
Knox County Coopers Organize.
Especial to the Press.l
RocKLAND, December 29.-The coop
ers of this city are to have local branch
of the Coopers' National Union, and
will shortly apply for charter. The
temporary organization is as follows:
President-H. P. sylvester.
Vice President-Samuel H. Carglll.
Recording Secretary-Harry w; Cine
Financial Secfetafy-h-~H. Banks.
Treasurer-Frank B, Cargil.
There are about three hundred coopers
in this city and as many more in the sur
rounding towns, and the result will
doubtless. be very Important branch.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-30
OBITUARY..
Cyrus Greene.

Mr.. Cyrus Greene died at his residence
in Deering yesterday of Bright's disease,
aged 76 years. Mr.. Greene was for many
years produce dealer in this city. He
was member of Deering Lodge of
Masons. One daughter survives him.
Lewis b. Hamlin.
wAUGUsTA, Me-, December 29.-Mr.
Lewis B. Hamlin, the oldest citizen of
Augusta, died this morning. He sat
down to breakfast and died in his chair
Mr.. Hamlin was born in Augusta, June
30, 1880, residing here the greater por-
ton of his life. He was engaged III farm
ing and the grocery business.
Minnie d. Marshall.
The wife of DR.. B. f. Marshall of
South Windham, passed on to the higher
life on Thursday, December I'D, at the
early age of rs. She was the daughter
of John Smith, formerly of West Gray,
but more recently of Auburn. She was
educated at the Lewiston High School
and the Gorham Normal School and ear
lv in life was led to a living faith in
Christ and united with the Main Street
Free Baptist church of Lewiston, of
which Rev. Mr.. Cate of Portland, was at
that time pastor. Five years ago she
married DR.. b. F. Marshall, son OF DIR.
A. u. Marshall OF New GLOUCESTER, anu
soon came to South Windham. Here her
matronly dignity and womanly ways won
her warm friends. The funeral occurred
on Monday, December Goth. Rev. Mr.:
Cate of Portland who baptized her and
married her came out to speak the last
words of comfort to her
friends. The Christian Endeavor
Society of which the deceased
was a member attended the funeral
in body. Exquisite flowers were heaped
upon the casket in profusion Mrs.
Marshall left husband and two little
children in her immediate family, and
father, mot Ter, brother and three sisters
in the home family. All of these have
the sincere sympathy Of many friends
and the large circle OF acquaintance who
knew her through her husbands extern
sive practice. --@..-
I THY leaf has persisted in the green,
And while we breathe beneath the sun {
The world which credits what is done
Is cold to all that might have been.
SO here shall silence guard thy fame.
But somewhere out OF human view
Whater thy hands are set to do
Is Wrough with tulnult OF acclaim"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-30
Big Job for a Maine onarry,

The contract for supplying the granite
for the Gen. Grant tomb in New York
has been awarded to the Maine & New
Hampshire Granite Company. 1t is one OF
the largest granite deals of the year. 1t
includes the granite for the tomb, the
surroundings, etc., and will go from the
Maine quarries of the company at North
Jay. whittier granite than that of North
Conway and Redstone, where the other
works of the company are located
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-30
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
Epitome Of the Styles Prevalent in
the Metropolis.
A Marked improvement Noticeable in All
Directions An Elegant Reception
Gown-Vvraps and Capes for VIM
ter-Styiish Millinery.
Especial New York letter.


Now that we have been reprieved
from the trailing skirt for street wear,
and the very high hump-shouldered
sleeve has given place to the broad,
sloping effective serious defects in
the feminine makeup of last winter
have been improved, and I think the
lovers of good form and correct lines
are agreed that women have
chance to show to the best advantage
this year. There are no particular ex-
crescences or exaggerations, unless the
full sleeve may be SO called. The lines
OF the figure are well retained, without
undue accentuation. The materials
have never been equaled for beauty OF
color and weaving, even in cheap goods.
Passementeries show the work and
influence of true artistic feeling, and
the whole are combined with a graceful
effect unequaled for many years.
The bell skirt effect is retained Tor
house wear, though there is decided
increase of fullness at the belt, whlch
is gathered instead Of plated.
For street wear the skirt is gored and
gathered into belt at the back.
Some English models of tailor-made
gowns show several very mar
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-30
1t the bottom and around the

of fur at the bottom and around the
high collar.
Variations of this style are worn for
all occasions. though the material and
color varies with its purpose.
The winter millinery is very pretty
and generally becoming, as we are
gradually arising from the squashed
effects of past seasons and are enjoying
the happy medium.
It is impossible to announce any par
ticular mode of trimming, as unlimited
license is given to individual taste,
though as general rule the bows are
fat and the feathers stand up.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-30

row cores, OUT
at present that
is not the accept
ed style here.
T h e ! o n 6
bodice has to a
gre at extent
given place to
the short waist
for t il or e d
gowns an all
around effect is
given, w h i l 9
house gowns are
made SO short
that they prac-
tically end at the
waist, or are so
drape d with
sashes, b Ell t S,
bands, etc, as
to give that
oIfaot
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-30
The Pension List.

WASHINGTON, December EXTENSIONS
have been granted to the following Maine
people:
ORIGINAL.
Jason Weir, Richard Sylvester,
Lurenzo Barbour, w. d. Curtis.
Francis L. Shaw. Francis d. Mixer.
ADDITIONAL.
Aonzo S. Parker. Francis o. J. Smith,
~ Leonard Rowe.
INCREASE.
Richard Concor, Warren H. McCaslin.
ORIGINAL. WIDOWS. ETC.
Arvilla Grant, Caroline Hooper
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STATE TOPICS oFINTEREsT.

The town of Rome seems willing to be
carved up and eaten by the adjoining
towns. The proposition is to let that
part which desires to be annexed to
Belgrade. join that town, and that part
of Mt. Vernon or Vienna; the northwes-
terly part to be annexed TO New Sharon,
the northeasterly part to Mercer and the
easterly portion to be set OH on to SmlGh-
field This proposed division OF the
town of Rome would change the geo.
graphical lines of three counties, w:
Kennebec Franklin and Somerset. High
taxes have make the Rome people will
ing to seek new municipal relations.
E. r. Hanscom, formerly superinten-
dent of the Dustin g. Hubbard Shops at
Oakland, writes from Hyde Park, Mass,
that he has formed company to start
the works again and will begin business
at once.
The postofice at South Exeter, Penob--
scot county, has been re-establlshed, and
John G. Hersey appointed postmaster.
A meeting of the business men of
Bangor yesterday discussed the rise IN in
surance rates. They declare that they
will attempt to strike back by Legislation
more favorable to policy holders.
DR. George H, Bailey, D. VS.. of
Portland was in Auburn Thursday and
operated on The Seer for a bowed tendon.
The great trotter behaved well and the
severe operation was success.
Au enthusiastic meeting was held in
Auburn Thursday afternoon in the inter-
.ests Of the proposed electric railroads to
Mechanic Falls and Turner. The follow
ing gentlemen were appointed commit
tee to take preliminary action in the
premises: J. r. Learned, B.. F.. Briggs,
H. Wesley Hutchins, Ara Cushman and
Geo. G. Clifford.
The will of Washington Libbey, who
died in Boston, November "a, 1891, and
which has been contested since then,
has been admitted to probate. Five OF
the legatees reside in Franklin co nty,
viz: Washington Z. Taylor and Mrs.
Ann B. Wright of Strong, Mrs. Augusta
Stewart, Mrs. O ianna Norton and Mrs.
Maria II. Newell of New Vineyard. Mr..
Libby was native of Wales, but spent
most of his youth in Strong. His estate
is supposed 10 dIIlouHe W ctuouc %oou.ooo
and the will left $4,000 each to a nephew
and niece, and the rest to be divided be-
tween seven NEPHEW and nieces and one
grand nephew, five of whom are named
above. The heirs receiving $4,000 each
were the contestants.
Mr.. A. +. Gerald of Fairfield and other
Maine men will ask the legislat' re for a
charter for the "Maine Railway Light
and Power Company" says despatch
| to the Lewiston Journal The scheme
looks towards the centralization OF the
It is believed by the promoters that a
great company will be organized to man
age the electrical interests of the state,
not only with greater economy and facil-
| ity, but also more rapidly along lines Of
the qualification and extension
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-30
No Change in Prices of Coal.

NEW YORK, December 29.-The East
ern and Western coal sales agents, at a
meeting today, decided to make no
change in prices for january.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-30

1T IS exceptlonal
to see a hat or
bonnet without
a buckle, large
or small, tucked
in somewhere.
The rhine stones
have been over
done and now
we have some
exquisite ones in
enamel, 'repousse
and fligree. The
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-30

For rheumatism and neuralgia use Salvat On
OIL the greatest cure on earth for pain. 1t is
infallible cure, 20 cts.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-30

Buckles are as much favored as the
early importations indicated. In fact
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-30
MAINE TOWNS.

Items of Interest Gathered by Cores
pondents of the Press.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-30

E. r. Hanscom, formerly superinten-
dent of the Dustin & Hubbard Shops at
Oakland, writes from Hyde Park, Mass,
that he has formed a company to start
the works again and will begin business
at once.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-30
Cumberland.
WEST CUMBERLAND.

from Our Regular Correspondent
There was Christmas tree at Mr., J.
Morrill's house Saturday evening, Dec.
oath. There was also Christmas tree,
with entertainment, at the Methodist
chapel Monday evening.
The revival meetings that are being
held at the Methodist chapel are to be
continued this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Morrill,. of Port
land spent Christmas at his fathers.
Gorham.
From Our Regular Correspondent
The funeral of Mrs. Lorenzo Bradbury
took place yesterday and was largely at
tended. Rev. Mr.. Strout of the School
Street Church officiated.
Prof. Fl. NJ. Estabrook of the Maine
State College has been engaged to de-
liver the address at the close of the Nor
NAL School and Miss Alice Goodwin will
write the poem.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-30

a meeting of the business men OF
Bangor yesterday discussed the rise in in
surance rates. They declare that they
will attempt to strike back by legislation
more favorable to policy holders.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-30

DIR. George H. Bailey, D. VS.. of
Portland was in Auburn Thursday and
operated on The Seer for a bowed tendon.
The great trotter behaved well and the
severe operation was a success.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-30
PRISON INSPECTORS REPORT.

They Want Change in the Pardoning
Power-The Question of Convict Labor
Sheriff Grams Hotel Model of Neat
ness and Discipline.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-12-30

The postofice at South Exeter, Penob,,
scot county, has been re-established, and
John G. Hersey appointed postmaster.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1892-09-01
Wide Awake For September.

The September VIDE 4aoake is bright,
descriptive and storytelling number full
of strength and excellence. Prominent
among its illustrated papers is charming
description by Frances A. Humphrey, of
Old Plymouth and Plymo uth Rock as
they look to young tourists, under the
title of 7" A Red Letter Day profusely
jamin on Our Lighthouses and Light
ships,' is full of new and interesting ma,
terial about these guardians of our coasts.
Sophie SWEET has a capital boys story OF
school and cricket, "Tafferton of New
York; told in her customary practical
vein; Christyann's Rezavoy Picnic IS
by Mary Hartwell Catherwood, and is as
bright and homely as are all her character
stories Sophie May, dear to all girl read.
ers has a real girl story, Patient kysie, -
with the real home flavor; and Theron
Brown commentaries this bi-centennial
year of the Salem Witchcraft by strong
and stirring story of lite at that troublous
time, "John Alden's PERIL Alice VIII
liza ms Brotherton contributes poem, 'My
Princess" that will be liked by all those
enrolled in the ranks of the Kings Daugl-
tiers. Jennie E. Thompson has second
paper about our Summer SYeethearts, =
the birds Of our farms and dooryalds ;
Edith NJ Thomas has a bit of verse,
h'What the Lambs Say > Francis Randall
as hum orouS poem, 'Condensed Ami
mails" Mrs. True's cute g Elf, who is
fast growing dear to all the children, finds
the philosophers, stone; 1t; Col; Thorn
dixie tells about his " Night With Chi
nese Prefect,'' and the fine serials by Kirk
Munroe and Kate Epson Clark keep up
their brightness and their interest I'M
changed.
Price 20 cents number, $40 year.
On sale at news stands, or sent postpaid
on receipt of price, by D. Lothrop Com
pany, publishers, Boston.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1892-09-01
Turn Pike Items.

WARREN COUNTY. y. c.. Aug. 80.
The Good (winds) wyns, Mis-. Mary
and Lucy, of Nottaway, Va, who
have been visiting their uncle, Capt.
J. A. Goodwin, for the last month,
have returned to their homo. The lull
their departure has caused over the
Fields will be keenly felt by numerous
friends that they made by their cul
tured manners and many accomplish
ments. and if encoring would amount
to anything, they would return in the
near future
| am glad to see that the Third
party is not making much Roadway III
Warren county. Their convention
held in Warrenton last Saturday was a
disgrace to any law-abiding commu-
nifty, to say nothing Of the past history
Of old Warren. They made their can
didates walk log as they term it,
which caused them to be late in getting
out their county ticket. They found
it hard matter to find Warren
county man who would SO far forget
his birthright, love for his family, his
country and all that he holds dear, to
take nomination from a party that
means nothing but destruction to good
government, and perpetuation of Re
publican oppression and hatred to this
Southern land. May God have mercy
upon them. Y.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1892-09-01
Where the Fashions Come From.

Fashion is called a " tickle jade and
yet nearly every style is designed with
some special object in view. Often the
manufacturer has created some new ma
terial which he intends to place before the
merchant to make the best impression
possible he has samples of the new ma.
terial placed with some of the best modists
whose special designers will study the
goods, its color and texture, and its combi
nations with other cOlOrs and materials
While experimenting with the material
they create some new style to attract at
tention these designs are reproduced in
colored plates and sent to all prominent
dealers to give them an idea of the value
of the new material. If these styles are
liked they become the fashion,.
Sometimes a dress made for some lead
ing artist, who has to dress as we'll as act
the character in the play, is often so beau,
tiful OF unique as to cause sensation, and
it Immediately becomes all the rage.
Most large establishments in Paris have
special artists who furnish them each
month with certain number of new styles
suitable for the season and the new ma,
terials. From these the best are selected
and the garment made up accordingly.
The reason La Mode de Paris, Paris Al
bum Of Fashion and La C0Atur5ere give the
is because they are at the very fountain
head of Fashion and know Just what is
going to be popular. When you get a
fashion journal get one upon which you
can depend for correct ideas Of style and
material, for remember that if you wish
to show correct and good taste yourself
you will need to study those styles which
are artistic and reliable. If you wish tc
keep up to the STYLES we advise you to sub
scribe for La Mode de Paris, $3.50 pei
year, OF Paris Album Of Fnsh50n, 50 80 pei
year. These are the most artistic fashion
journals published. L0 Coutur5ere is a fine
home journal for $500 per year, and La
Mode is only 81 80 per year.
You can generally get single copies
from your newsdealer, but do not al low
him to give you some other journal fol
one of these. You can get them if you
write to the publishers, NIessrs. A. Nc
Dowell & Co., West 18th Street, Ne"
York.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1892-09-01
DOWN WITHTHE ROBBER TARIFF,

Let every true Democrat fall in line
and all along the column let the ban
ncrs wave and the song be "down
with the robber tariff
Down with the robbor tariff in the East.
Down with the robber tariff IN the North
Down with the robber tariff in the West
Down with the robbor tariff in the South
Down with the thieving duties at
the Custom houses: down with the
swindling reciprocity treaties; down
with the cant about the wage earners;
down with the fraud that taxes make
wealth; down with all the fallacies OF
protection, and up with the starry flag
| Of the Union, Free Trade and Sailors
Rights,
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1892-09-01
MEETING OF DEMOCRATIC
CLUBS.
Changed from Aug. 31st to Sept.
18th - Gen. Stevenson Will
Certainly be at the Convention.

RALEIGH, n. c., Aug. 20, 1892.
To the Democratic Clubs Of North
Carolina:-At a meeting Of the Ex-
scutive Committee Of the State AS
ISOLATION Of Democratic Clubs, Aug.
lst inst, | was Instructed to call a
Convention of Democratic Clubs to
meet in Raleigh on Wednesday, the
3lst day Of August. At a recent meet
ing Of the Executive Committee, after
mons, of the State Democratic Ex-
ecutive Committee, it was deemed best
, to change the time of the meeting of
the State Convention Of Clubs to a
later date, as August the. 3lst was
thought to be too early, as it was
found more convenient for General
Stevenson, and other prominent men
who are expected to address the clubs,
to come to North Carolina later in the
campaign.
l, therefore, as President of the State
! Association of Democratic Clubs, have
changed the date of the meeting of the
convention of clubs from Wednesday,
the 3lst day Of August, to Friday, the
10th day Of September, proX. And,
in advising you Of this change of date
in the meeting of your convention, [
again urge the young Democracy to
the work of organizing a ''red hot
Democratic club in every town and
township in North Carolina. Every
township in the State should be repre-
scented in this great gathering of the
young Democracy. l have the honor
of announcing that Gen. Stevenson,
cur candidate for Vice-President, will
certainly address the convention. He
come to North Carolina, the home of
his father, OH the 18th Of September,
and on the 10th will speak to the
young Democracy in convention as
sembled. Other distinguished speakers
have been invited and are expected.
Specially reduced rates on all the rail-
roads and reduced rates Of board at the
hotels have been secured.
Let us have your cooperation in
making this Convention Of Clubs the
most notable gathering of young Dem
ocrats ever held south of Baltimore
I have the honor to be
Very especially yours, etc.,
! j. S. CARR,
President State Association Demo-
cratic Clubs.
3. G.. BECKWITH. Secretary.