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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-11-21
MRS. LILLIAN NJ. N. STEVENS.

Miss Willard thanked the convention
for granting her request and creating
the Office of vice president at large, and
nominated Mrs. Lillian MN. Stevens OF
Maine, who has been recording secretary
of the Union since 1880, for the Office.
Mrs. Stevens was unanimously elected.
Mrs. Katherine Stevenson of Chicago
was elected corresponding secretary to
succeed Mrs. Wood bridge, deceased. Mrs.
Clara q. Hoffntapas a. former assistant,
was elected resorda1g secretary, and
Mrs. Frances Beeehanl of Kentucky her
assistant. Miss Helen M. Bauman was re-
elected treasurer.
This afternoons session was devoted
almost entirely to memorial services in
honor of Mrs. Mary A Wood dbridge, the
recently deceased, corresponding secreta-
ry of the Union. Many delegates paid
touching tributes TO the memory of the
departed secretary. Among the most
affecting addresses was that of Mrs. L.
M. N. Stevens of Maine. Miss Willard
delivered an eloquent prayer. Mrs.
Alice Harris of Boston, the national
superintendent of music, sang a memori-
al solo written for the occasion. The
exercises closed with a benediction by
Rev. Anna Shaw of Philadelphia.
Miss Annie M. Hammer, president of
the Pennsylvania Union, presided at the
! evening session. The subject of "The
development of the crusade idea," was
taken up, and Mrs. S. Rounds, presi-
| dent OF the Illinos branch, enunciated
| the doctrines of educational basis for all
suffrage. Mrs. Elizabeth Yates. national
| lecturer for the franchise department of
the Union, made brilliant address on
the fashion of thought as applied to tenn
| perance and suffrage work of the present
age.n She was followed by Miss Jessie
Akerman, who carried theRwhite ribbon
| twice around the world. She said she
had no message from the heather.
Christendom must first be reformed by
the ballot before evangelistic work
could be carried on successfully in
heathen lands. Mrs. Chika Sakuri of
Janan asked for subscription for q
yibHl Ri b1e institute to be established in I o.
kio under the auspices of the Worlds W.
q II II
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FUNERAL OF REV. DIR. Mc'cosH.
Honors Paid to the Ex-President of Prince
ton University.

Princeton. Nj, November 20.-The
DR.. James McCosh, ex-president of
Princeton University, were held today
in Marquand Chapel. The seating ca
pacity of the building being hut 12oD.
many students and citizens were unable
to hear the services, as thousand alum
Gosh were present.
Shortly before p. m., the undergrad
uate body, which acted as guard OF
honor, marched to the McCosh resi-
dence, and thence escorted the cortege
to Marc uand chapel. The. chapel was
draped in deep black and decorated with
white chrysanthem Eight younger
mem bers of the faculty, who were stud
ents under DIR. McCosh, acted as pail
bearers, and CARED the casket to posi-
tion at the base of the pulpit. Presl1
dent Patton presided, and after the hrst
hymn, read passage from the Scrip
lures. DIR. Dwight Elmendoarf, who was
organist while in college under Presl-
dent McCosh, now of the Fourth avenue
resbyterian church, New York, presld-
ed at the organ. The singing was led by
quartette from the present senior
class. Dean Murray made an address,
speaking of DR.. McCosh's place among
philosophers, educators and theologians,
and dwelling on the nobility and kindl:-
ness of his character as a man, and his
whole hearted devotion to Princeton.
Rev. DR.. Henry Vandyke of New York
followed with short address dealing
chiefly with DIR. McCosh's connection
with the,students. Rev. DR.. John Hall
Offered prayer, followed by the closing
hymn and benediction by Rev. Professor
Duffield.
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THE HENNIKER MURDER TRIAL.
The State Closes Its Case and Today the
Defense Will Open.

Concord, N. H., Novem ber 20.-At the
Mclean murder trial this afternoon Ar
thur G. Preston of Henniker, testified
he sold the accused box of 80 calibre
cartridges the evening before the MUIR
der, which Mclean said he wanted for a
cousin in Deering. DR.. Granville p.
Conn, of Concord, under whose direction
the autopsy was made, testified that the
wounds would result fatally, but no evil
dence of an attempt at outrage was dis
covered. DR.. George H. Sanborn of Hen
mixer said he had prescribed for head
ache for Mclean frequently for several
years. Although Mclean was of a nerv-
GUS temperament, he never observed any
Impairment of his mental faculties.
Harry F. Courser of Henniker said he
was very intimate with Mclean. and
went cunning with him ION an average
of three times week. He never saw
him carry revolver He played croquet
with him two hours on the afternoon
preceding the murder, and noticed moth
ing unusual about his mental conditi-
on.
The counsel for the prisoner elected
from several witnesses who knew Nc
Lean in Henniker, that his previous
character was excellent. This closed
the case for the state. Tomorrow coun-
ael for the defence will make formal
opening and call witnesses.
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REFUSED TO TAKE THE OATH.
Firms Insisting on Pledge from the
CZar.

London, November 1a.--The Vienna
correspondent OF the Daily News says
he has received cipher telegram from
St. Petersburg, saying tLat Count hey
den. governor of Finland, and Councillor
Tudeer, vice president of the Finland
Senate. have. arrived in st. Ptersburg TO
present themselves to the Car as 'irand
Duke cf Finland. They report that the
Firms refuse to take the oath of allegi-
ance to Nicholas H., because be has not
yet sworn to preserve Finland and the
constitution. The Emperor has consult
ed the grand dukes about the matter.
They are said to have declared openly in
favor OF freeing the press, with the view
of exposing and stopping the abuses of
officials.
Great changes are expected i'll the
council. General Boukanoff, commander
of the Cossack regiments, will probably
be appointed minister OF war 1t IS
stated that the Czarewitch will be made
governor of the Caucasus.
despatch to the Daily News from ST.
Petersburg says: "1t is expected that
the wedding of Emperor Nicholas and
Princess Alix will take place on Novem
har 96 because advent begins at p. I'll.
on that day. The bride will be con-
We veyed by a grand cortege in state coach
es from the palace of Grand D"ke Ser
Gins. to the winter palace, in the chap
Ell of which the marriage will be solemn
ized. in the presence of only the relatives
of the bride and bridegroom. 1t is
not expected that the diplomatic body
will he invited. After short stay in
the Winter palace, the pair will go to
Krasno-Selo, where they will reside for
some time.
Berlin, November 19.-The Frankfort
Zeitung publishes the statement that
NJ. De (iiers, Russian minister of foreign
affairs, and General Vannooski. minis
ter of war, have rendered their resigna-
tions, but that the Gar has not yet ac-
cepted them.
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The Vessel Did Not Right and Her Masts
Bark Robert Bishard-The Wreck Set
on Fire. 1
New York, November 20.-Capt John
Simmons. and six of the crew of the
brig Victoria of Lunenburg. MS, ar
rived this afternoon, on the bark Robert
S. Beshard, having abandoned their YES
sell November 5th, in lat. 81 40, long.
g. 80. The Victoria left Lunenburg Tor
Mayaguez, P. r., October 6. loaded with
fish and lumber, and from the nrst ex-
perienced strong gales from almost every
point of the compass, eliminating Octo-
ber 18th in strong gale from the E.SE,
which shortly attained hurricane
force. The little brig was hove down on
her beam ends, and as she did not right
herself Captain Simmons gave the Or
der 70 cut away the masts, which was
done. Even then the brig remained on
her side. Almost without warning the
wind ceased and dead calm prevailed.
The sea still ran high, and in few
minutes the wind came from the WNW,
increasing in force with great rapldlty
until 1T blew real hurricane lfou eA-
actly opposite direction to that from
which it was blowing a few minutes
previously. The brig almost Instantly
righted, and although without spars or
canvas drove before the hurricane with
out sustaining further apparent damage
until the we'll was sounded and it was
found that she was making water rapid
ly. The pumps were manned as soon as
the wind moderated, and an attempt
was made to rig jury masts and navi-
gate the vessel to St. Thomas. The winds winds
was pouring into the hold, necessitating
continual pumping, the progress made
was not encouraging. November 5, at
9 D. M, the Robert S. Beshard hove in
sight, and being signalled with rockets,
stood by while the briggs crew lowered
a boat and rowed to the bark. Upon the
advice of Captain Andrews, of the Besh-
ard, the boats crew returned and set
fire to the brig, and the last seen of her
she was burning fiercely. The Victoria
was of 143 tons burthen, owned by
Zwicker & Co., of Lunenburg, MS.
Captain Simmons did not know whether
she was insured.
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p. A. c. INTERESTED.
A Movement to Enlarge the New England
Athletic Association.

Boston, November 2O.-The governing
board of the Boston Athletic association at
a meeting tonight passed the following vote:
Voted that George W. .Beals the representa-
tive of the B. A. A., ON the board OF man
ayers of the New England association OF
the Amateur Athletic association be IN
structed to get called a special meeting OF
The said board of managers and that ne
move that the n E. A. A. U. be disba nded
and thatssthe same ne reorganized.wlth the
following clubs as members: Boston A.A.,
Cinton-Lancaster "A. c., Gloucester A. u,
Lowell G. and A. A. A. New England asso-
citation, Newton A. A.. Portland A. z.
Providence A. c., Worcester A. c., OF such
of them AS may be willing to send represen-
tatives TO a meeting called for the purpose
of such organization.
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W. c. 7. U. OFFICERS.
Miss Frances B. Willard Again
Chosen President.
MRS. L. M. N. ..STEVENS Is VICE
PRESIDENT AT LARGE.
Miss willard Was Presented with Gavel
Made from the House Where She Was
Born-Intention to Organize a Colored
w. CT. U. at the South.

Made from JIG AAouSe w mere Sne w DIS
Born-Intention to Organize a Colored
w. C.T.U. at the South.
Cleveland, o., November 2O.-This
mornings session of the national con-
yention of the W. c. T.U. was devoted to
hearing of the reports of the national Or
ganizers, at the conclusion of which the
convention, contrary to expectations,
proceeded to the election of officers. On
the first ballot, Miss Frances E. Willard
was reelected president. getting 1856
out of 800 votes. The election was made
formal and unanimous Representatives
the town of Churchville and County
Monroe, N Y, presented Miss Willard
with two silver bound gavels, made
from the house where she was born.
One of the gavels was intended for her
self and the other for Lady Henry Som
erset. Miss Willard made touching re-
ply, in which she incorporated glow
ing eulogy of motherhood. Vs.
Mrs. Thurman, a colored lady fro. .
Jackson, Mich. presented Miss Willard
with a bunch of yellow and white queen
chrysanthemums, and made a pretty
little speech connecting the flowers with
the loved president of the Union. Mrs.
Thurman said it was the intention of
the women of her race to organize COL
ored W.C.T.U. Miss Willard wished
them Godspead in the work.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-11-21
THE GALE AT NEWFOUNDLAND.
Tho Allan Line Steamer Corean Overdue
1t Is Thought She May Be Disabled.

st. Johns, N.F., November 20-A fierce
gale, the worst experienced here IN many
years, is raging throughout Newfound-
land. Reports from all sections of tho
island announce it's intensity. 1t began
at O'Clock last evening, and shows no
igns of abatement. Steamer Cape Bret
on, from Montreal, passed Cape Race
two hours before the storm broke. 1t is
only six hours run from here, and the
steamship has not arrived. 1t she was
driven to sea she must have suffered Sc
verely last night. Shipping in the har-
Dor had a rough time. Several vessels
broke their moorings and arlftsd to sea,
being recovered with great difficulty by
tugs.
an has not yet arrived, and must be dis
abled. If she was near the coast today
the storm may have resulted disastrous
ly to her.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-11-21
Weather Observations.

The following are the observations for the
Agricultural Department Weather Bureau
for yesterday, Nov. 20, taken at p. nj.
18th meridian time. the observations for
each station being given in this order
Temperature, direction o. the WIND, state OF
the weather:
Boston, 80 degrees, SW, clear; New York,
IS degrees, S, clear, Philadelphia, 81 de-
grees, s,SE, clear; Washington, 80 degrees,
Sc, clear: Albany, Sc dergees Sc, fair;
Buffalo, 46 degrees, NV, cloudy; Detroit,
AZ degrees, sW, clear; Chicago, AZ degrees
SW, clear: St. Paul, 22 degrees, NV, clear;
st. Vincent, zero, W, clear; Huron, OAK.
Il degrees, NV, clear; Bismarck, degrees
NE. clear; Jacksonville, 80 degrees,W, rain
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-11-21
Employees Locked Out.

Rochester, N. H., November 2o.-When
+ha emnloyes at Breeds shoe factory
ruant sn1 to work this morning they found
M"n' thav we're W locked out and placards were
sne nneted on the doors reading go home
eIad Mand in your coupons. All employees
may sbop fesmsevss
orrl1 esnaary. says the local lasters union had
Iacso,1 cta,.' not express any views at present
ra'tS as, the situation. The lasters did not 90
on ;a+o sIu the shop Monday, but the prices
INV W. W. ~ +he trouhla. Last winter
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-11-21
'ORTLAND. MAINE. WEDNESDAY MORN

nor is he even formally accused. He is
simply adviser to Howe"
Assistant District Attorney Kinsey
today stated the district attorney mad
not yet taken any action upon the mur-
der allegations. No evidence of muir
der has been presented to u.s." Mr.. Kin
sey continued, for all of the testimony
upon which the indictments were drawn
bears upon the conspiracy alone. The
indictments say the. body found in this
city upon which $4,000 insurance was
paid is notssPitzel's. If 1t should prove
to be Pitzel's-remains all that is needed
to be. done is to draw up new indict-
ment. Then the trial for murder would
90 on" -
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-11-21
"a Rose By Any Other Name Would Smell

Boston. November 20.-The first meeting
and banquet of the season of the New Eng
land Tariff Reform League was held this
evening at Copley square hotel. The object
of tpe dinner was TO consider the adoption
of amendments to the constitution, chang
ing the name of the organization to the New
England Free Trade Leagne,and SO revising
the articles as to make the following state
ment of the leagues object. The object OF
the league shall be to free our trade, ouI
industries and our people from all tariff
taxes except those imposed for revenue
only Its method shall be to enlist con-
scisnce. intelligence and patriotism of New
Enpland against the system called protec-
tion w hich at the d1otation of organized
wealth taxes the whole American people fol-
the benefit of few
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Local Weather Repor,

Portland. Me-. Nov. 20-The local Weather
Bureau Office records as to the weather the
following:
sa.m.-Barometer. 30.4sS: thermometer,
49,; dew point, 3; humidity, 81; wind, SW;
velocity. IL; threat.
SD. m.-Barometer. 1859; thermometer,
26.s; dew point; l3 humidity. So; wind. SW;
velocity 4; weather. cloudy.
Mean daily thermometer. 900; maximum
Thermometer. 800; minimum thermometer.
100: maximum velocity of wind, 81 NV;
total precipitation. 0. inches.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-11-21
New Corporations.
Especial to the PRESS. }

Augusta, November 2O.-The KouLd Pond
Granite company, organized at Round
Pond, Me-, has fled certificate with the
secretary of state. This company is organ
lied for the purpose of carrying on gener-
al granite business. Capital stock Sl0,0Oo,
of which $500 is paid in. The par value OF
a share is 500. Peter Soenson of Round
Pond, Me-, is president and o. S. Yates OF
Round Pond, Me-, is treasurer. Certificate
approved November 20.
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A Mine on Fire.

E,orcb Chunk, Pa, November 20.-No. IL
colliery of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation
company. between Lansford ana Iamaqua'
is on fire. The fire started at three this
morning. 1t originated in lamp house at
be foot of a shaft 600 feet under ground,
and the flames spread rapidly. The entire
m,ne will have to be flooded before the nre
oan he extingnished. No lives are lost.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-11-21
VICE PRESIDENTS DAUGHTER ILL
Miss Mary L. Stephenson in Critical Cor
dition from an Attack of Pneumonia.

Asheville, N. c.. November 2o.-Miss
Mary l.. Stevenson, daughter of Vice
President Stevenson, contracted pneu-
monia during her visit to- the New Eng
land coast last summer, and has never
fully recovered. She came here very i'll,
and her condition is seious, if not crlti-
cal. One of Miss Stevenson's sisters ar
rived Monday, and another today was
summoned by telegraph. The Vice Pres
ident is here with his wife.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-11-21

Steu benvilIe, O., Novemb ber 20.-By an
explosion of fire damp in a coal mine
here today, six mer lost their lives. The
exnloson was caused by the carelessness
of an Italian miner. The coroner and
county attorney are to make rigid in
vestieation Of the accident. This is the
second accident 1f the same kind to this
mine. The other explosion occurred in
Noyem her, 1892, by which !hro, a."r
Lost their lives.
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The Presidents Ankle All Right.

Washington. November 20.-Private Secre-
taxy Thu1ber at 3.l5 this afternoon. stated
70 he United Press reporter that the story
Of tn President having sprained his ankle
as untrue, as he simply RETAINED nom
coming to the White House because he was
busy 9th his annual message
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-11-21

sheet of smoke stack iron was lifted from
the top of the ten story Boyce building this
morning and dashed through skylight of
one story building adjoining. occupied by
the Title Guaranty and Trust company.
Eight persons, underneath the skylight
were injured, and 7. "A. Snow. real estate
agent, is probably fatally hurt.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-11-21

when the Rochester lasters struck, the
work was done by non-union men. NOW
the,Lynn shop is union shop and we are
bound by our bylaws to act as we
have"
Mr.. Breed could not be found, and
probably ordered the lockout because of
the action of the lasters Monday. The
factory employees $50 hands. and was
running on full time.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-11-21

labor had to wear sort of cap to keep the dirt
from getting into the sores. After would
wash, would be covered with big red pimples
all over my neck and face. Some two or three
people advised me to try the CUTIoURA REME-
DIES. did try them, and am glad have done
of health since. I cannot praise the CUTIcURA
REMEDIES too highly. enclose my portrait.
LEWIS W. KATON, Larksville, Pa.
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HIO uIODU OI U11O UHK1lOs IAJ
body had big red spots on it,
and 1 did not know what to
do. 1 went to four different
doctors and they helped me
at first. In the fall / got
worse again; then I tried
other remedies, but they did
me no good. 1 was ashamed
to go into public. 1 was a
sight to look at. Every one
would say" =" What is the mat
tor, why don't you take some
4h,,,rO5s Eua,, ~ ,,,- J,,Y-
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CuTICURA WORKS WONDERS

CUTIcURA REsoLvENT, the new Blood and Skin
impurities and % poisonous ON % eiementsI. and CuTI-
CURA, the great skin cure, with CUTICURA SOAP,
an exquisite Skin Purifier and Beautifer, ex-
ternally Ito clear the skin and scalp and restore
the hair, cure every disease and humor OF the
skin, scalp, and blood, with loss of hair, from
infancy to age, from pimples to scrofula, when
the best physicians and all other remedies fal.
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THE WEATHER.
Rain OF Snow.

Boston, November 20.-For New England
for Wednesday: Increasing cloudiness. fol-
lowed by light rain or snow; warmer; south
erly winds; increasing in force.
Washington. November 20.-For Maine for
Wednesday: Fair; warmer; increasing south
winds.
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Sold throughout the world. Price, CUr1cuRA.
&c.,; SOAR, 25c.; REsoLvENT, 81. POTTER DRUG
AND CHEM. CORP, Sole Props, Boston.
-"How to Cure Skin Diseases" mailed free.
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"HE Was AN HYPNOTIZER"
But Detective Crawford Was Not
a Subject.
STARTLING DEVELOPMENT IN THE
INSURANCE FRAUD CASE.

Holmes the Ring Leader Confesses to
Having Worked This Same Scheme
Several Times in Chicago-He Is Said
to Have Three Wives at the Present
Time-Mrs. Pftzel Believed To Be In
nocent.
Philadelphia, November 20-The de-
possi BILE murder case, whereby 5000 of
insurance was obtained. from the Fidelity
Mutual Life Association, were the arriv-
al in Philadelphia of Herman Mudgett,
alias Harry H. Holmes, alias Hoard, the
arch conspirator, and Mrs. Benjamin F.
Pitzel, alias Cook, wife or widow of the
victim, with her 16-year-old daughter
Media, and year old boy, and Holiness
wife, and the receipt of the intelligence
that Lawyer Howe of ST. Louis, who
was indicted as co-consplrator, is on
his way hither The date when Holmes,
Howe and Mrs. Pitzel will be arraigned
in court is not fixed. Holmes and Mrs.
Pitzel were brought from Boston by De-
tective Crawford and Supervisor or
Claims Perry, Of the Fidelity. A ssoclat1on.
Mrs. Holmes is not under arrest, put az
companied her husband Pltzefs schll-
dren were in the company OF their mother;
Detective Crawford told the story OF
the trip from Boston. The party leI5
Boston at 7.30 last evening, and on tne
train Homes, who was handcuHed TO
the detective. went over his adventures
from boyhood. When the train was
passing Providence, Holmes turned TO MS
custodian and said: "See here, Craw-
ford, think my wife and Mrs Pltzel can
raise between them 5000. am nyp-
notizer; If you'll let me hypnotize you SO
that we can escape I'll give you $50O.
NO INDICTMENT.
sHypnotism," replied the detective,
always spoils my appetite. I'm afraid
$500 is no inducement when weighed
against possible dyspepsia"
Holmes told the detective he was
raised in Burlington, Vermont, and at
tended schools there until Is years old.
He taught school for time. and after
wards went to a local college, working
in the summer time to payshis fees, and
graduating in Burlington. He then
went to a Michigan college, where he
made the acquaintance as student or
physician, whom ne alleges, agreeo 20
supply the body used in the last frand.
The two young men worked during va
cation. About twelve years ago, one
summer they were short of funds, and
Holiness friend thought of the insur-
ance swlndle, in which a bogus body
wasEto be used. The friend, now a ply
sician. had. his life insured for Sl2, 800,
and body was procured in chicago.
and Identification with the insured
made. Holmes collected the money.
on one occasion Holmes insuring his
own life for $50, 900, and- then went to a
hotel in Rhode Island wearing beard.
He got body and took it two miles
from the hotel, and cut the head off and
buried the rest. He shaved and went to
the hotel and registered under a new
name and asked for Holmes. They said
Re rad gone out but was staying at the
hotel. The swindler took the head.
charred it in the hotel furnace. and
tried to identify it rs his own. This par
tcular scheme fell through
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