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The Portland daily press., 1894-12-27
BRIEFLY TOLD.

The owners of the small British steamship
Abydos, learn that she was lost of Port
Tarin in the gale. Twenty-Five persons
were drowned.
Vienna land owner named Pemperl, his
,on ton years old and maidservant. were
murdered last evening in ober-Hollarbrun.
Lower Austria, while trimming Christmas
tree. The murderer stole 1900 f1orins and
escaped.
The stated treasury balance yesterday
was $l53, ,S37, 144, Of which S9,069, ,651
is in gold.
y The Philadelphia Evening Telegraph
says: aThe discrimination on the part
of number Of local financial institu,
tions to assent to the Reating railroad
reorganization plan, has led to their ex-
ample being followed by large mum Der
of individual security holders. who
have signed the agreement and deposited
the securities. Indications now are the
plan will be adopted and then be modi-
fed. -.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-27
1T WAS NONE OF OUR BUSINESS.
Secretary Gresham Has at Last Decided
We Are Called Upon to Meddle.

Washington, December 26.-Secretary
Gresham has learned officially from
Minister Terrell of the decision reached
by the Sultan in refusing to accede to
President Cleveland's suggestion that
Consul Jewett accompany the Turkish
commission to Armenia and make an in
dependent report and that the Sultan in
formed MIR. Terrell that the matter may
be considered ended.
AS no rumor or evidence is presented
that American citizens had been massa-
cred, it Is said in official circles that the
United States would hardly be warrant
ed in demanding that Consul Jewett be
given the necessary escort to enable
him to pursue an independent investiga-
ton. It was in the general interest of
civilization alone that the matter of
American participation in the inquiry
was considered.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-27
a DRUNKARD's MAD DEED.
Shot His Wife and Family and Then
Killed Himself.

Burlin gton, Vt. Deoembe 26.-William
H. Whiteman today shot and killed his
wife and then shot his two children and
himself. A son is wounded in the head
and daughter in the neck 1t is
thought they will recover. The wife ran
out of the back door and the neigh bors
ran to her assistance. Before they could
reach her they heard shot in the
the house, which killed the murderer.
Whiteman at one time was worth con-
siderable property. He lost it all through
drink. Today he was ordered to vacate
his house. and this-is thought to have
been the cause of the deed.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-27
LENA KocH's SENTENCE RENTED
And She Will Be Removed to Auburn Jail
The First Time Woman Ever Ad-
dressed the Court in Knox County.

Rockland, Me-. December 26.-Myron s.
and John W. Eaton were sentenced to one
YEA, in the state prison today for assault
with attempt to commit mayhem on William
Allen.
Estelle H. Davis of Friendship, WAS found
guilty of disturbing school. and the case
was continued for sentence.
A second hearing was gwen in the larceny
case of Lena Koch, alias Lee to secure, If
possible. a remittance of her sentence.
Rev. Mrs. S. X. Taylor spoke in behalf OF
the girl, the first time a woman has ad-
dressed the court in the records of the Knox
County court. The sentence was remitted
10 three months, to be served in Andros-
cogein County Jail at Auburn, to remove
her from the evil influences of her seducer,
George H. Otis. who is serving ten
months sentence in the county Jail for the
Rockport larceny, and to which being con-
cerned In Miss Koch pleads guilty.
The court adjourned tonight.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-27
EMBEzzLED $4,000.
A Bank Clerk who Could Not Live on
His Salary.

His Crime Was Discovered by Accident
Recent Defa1cations Had Placed the
Officers on Their Guard. Hence His
Discovery.
New York, December 26.-President
WV. Sherman, of the Bank Of Com
merce made the following statement late
today: The National Bank of Commerce
discovered defalcation by the transfer
and coupon clerk Edward r. Carter
amounting to about $4,000. Carter has
been in the bank 29 years beginning AS
messenger and being promoted from
time to time till he reached his present
position. Among his other duties he
was required to receive and pay coupons
pairing the balance this morning the
officers discovered a discrepancy of some
40, 900 which he accounted for by claim
ing to have paid in error that amount OF
bonds before maturity and when asked
to produce the bonds he was unable to
do so and admitted his guilt. 1t is not
learned that he apeculated or INDUCED
in any vices. He claims to have used
the money in living expenses. He was
placed under arrest. The loss is not Sc
rious for the bank. which has a capital
of IS, 100000, and surplus and undivided
profits Of three..and half millions smore.
Carter had the confidence of all who
came in contact with him, and has a
wife and two children.
President Sherman said the defalca-
tion must have extended over consid-
erable space of time, as Carter's books
were balanced every month. He con-
cealed the defalcation by covering into
various accounts Of railroads and corpor-
ations, smaller sums, which of course
were not paid, and were SO oleverly hid
den that it was only by accident that
the defalcation was discovered. If it
had not been for the recent defalcation,
which put all bank officials on their
guard, it is very probable that Carter's
statement to the effect that he had paid
the coupons ahead of time, would have
been accepted The exact amount of the
defalcation can only be ascertained by
an inspection of the books for a long
period. The amount is stated on Carter's
confession.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-27

Washington, December 26.-The third
annual meeting of the American Jewish
Historical Society convened at II this
morning, in the Arlington Hotel. Hon.
Oscar S. Strauss called the meeting to
order and presided. He said the society
was doing well, it's work was going on
satisfactorily and its mem bershlp stead
ily Increasing. Secretary Adler made
the annual report showing that the work
accomplished during the year was large
Iy in excess of the previous year. A
committee consisting of Barnet Phillips
aud Rev. DR.. Gotthiel of New York and
HenryES. Morris of Philadelphia were ap-
pointed to nominate officers for the en-
suing year. A general discussion was
had on matters of interest to the society
and an adjournment taken till O'Clock
when the president delivered his annual
address and a number OF papers were
read.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-27
A QUESTION OF vERAClTY.
The Commander of the Canadian Gunboat
Petrol May Have Boon Misled BY His
Zeal.

Ottawa, Ont, December 2e.-The dispute
over the American fishing nets seized some
weeks ago in Lake Erie by the Canadian
government cruiser Petrol. has taken an in
ternational turn, and Commander Wake
mans report is forwarded to the British
authorities who will deal with the United
States for this country. Ii is understood
that Waksman's report fully establishes
Canada's contention that the seizure was
made in Canadian territory between Point
Petrel and Kelly's Land. The owners of the
ne is claim that the nets were seized in an
entirely different place from that sworn tc
hy the Canadian officers.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-27
WIFE WAS INDlscREET.
And Her Husband and Companion Fough
Duel in Consequence.

Wichita, Kan, December 26. 6.-Jealousy
caused a serious shooting scrape last
night, and three people we're wounded.
Charles Carson found his wife in the
company of J.H. Tichnor, and without
a word opened fire on the couple. Itch
nor returned the fire, and in all Is shots
were exchanged. When the smoke
cleared away, Mrs. Carson was found
shot in the size, Mr.. Carson in the
shoulder and Tichnor in the left breast
and right leg. The woman's wound is
the most dangerous.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-27
Destructive Fire in Haverhill.

Haverhill, Mass, December 26.-The
four story brick block .on Merrimac
street, belonging to Hiram Peaslee's es-
evening. The street floor was occupied
by J.F whittridge & Co., millinery,
and Hood & Son, boot and shoe dealers.
The fire was confined to the two lower
stories. Whittridge & Co.'s stock was
destroyed. The total loss is about So. 900.
The adjoining stores were damaged by
smoke and water. The fire probably
caught in the basement. The loss IS
covered by insurance.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-27
SHOE WORKERS ARE UNEASY.
Claim They Are Not Receiving Their
Dues-May Be Strike at HaverhilL

Haverhlll, Mass, Decem Der 20.-Ih0
situation of affairs in this city in con-
nection with the shoe industry is criti-
cal, and workmen in the F.C. factories
generally feel that they are earning far
too sma all wages, and that the manufac-
turers can afford to increase their pay.
They say many sworkmen. even sthe
skilled portion are Obliged to work for
less than SO a week, and wages have not
been advanced since the .panic times Of
last year. The manufacturers say they
should be glad to pay more. but cannot
and get a new cent back for an old
one. They affirm they depend chiefly
upon discounts on purchases and sales
for profit. They have, they say, to COM
pete with country factories and Haver-
hill prices for shoes must be regulated
by out of-town factory prices. As far as
the consolidated method of lasting ma
chimes is concerned, the machine has not
had fair trial, and they feel sure the
lasters will be enabled to earn good
wages as soon they become better ac-
quainted with it. They produce in
stances where two men lasted five cases
a day, the operator receiving 60 cents
a case, and the puller over of uppers so
cents a case, giving one So and the 9TH
er So. so for days work. Five cases a
day can be lasted on the average by two
men when the full power of the machine
is brought out.
The labor troubles have grown more
pronounced hour by hour all day, and it
seems tonight as though general strike.
effecting every department of shoe max
ing, is Inevitable. WV. Spaulding, in
whose factory the stitchers struck this
forenoon. attempted to call them back
this afternoon. and agreed to restore
wages to the price in vogue before the
cutdown at the beginning of the fall,
and that he would not ask them to sign
the iron-clad agreement.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-27
Maine Patents Granted.

Washington, December 26-Patents have
been granted to Maine men as follows:
Fred D. Harding, Baldwin, garment sup
porting clasp; Ernest l.. Morrill,, Saco, yarn
separator for ring spinning machines;
Reuben A. Sherry and O.. E. Fairfield,
portable swing; Henry r. Sitokney, Port
land, apparatus for cooking corn. etc, in
onpn
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-27
A Heavy Fine for Resisting the Police.

London, Decem her ga despatch
dated Lorenzo Maruez, East Africa, De-
cember 4th, says the son OF James Nc
Intosh, United States Consular Agent,
who got into trouble by shooting pa'
tive burglar. has been sentenced to three
months' Imprisonment with the option
Of paying q fins of 1000 reis daily for re-
sisting the police
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-27
Rascality Discovered.

Brooklyn, NY, December 26. -Th he
Standard-U nion says: Very late this af-
ternoon rumor reaches the Standard
Union Office that deficiency has been
discovered in the accounts of an employe
of one of the county offices. Experts are
now at work seeking to ferret out the
amount of thesshortage, which it is said
will exceed $40, 900.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-27
Shall Priests Ride Bicycles.

London, December ss.-The News cores
pondent at Rome says that the Pope has
nominated a committee to examinate the
Al. estions of priests riding bicycles and the
hysenic and moral aspects of the practice
A section of the bishops oppose bicycling
because the riders are unable to wear
clerical gowns.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-27
HOW Turks Made Converts.

London, Decembe 26.-The Daily News
correspondent at Odessa, says that Ar
menian refugees from Mosh and Bulankly
are arriving at Sarakamysch. All are in
wretched condition. The correspondent
says that several conspicuous Armenians In
Moosch were forced tos embrace Islamism TO
protect tine property and the life and hoLor
of their wives and daughters.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-27
carried Away Her Bowsprit.

I Boston, Dec ember 26.-Captain Moody of
the tug Henry Russell, which arrived this
evening, reports OF Cape Ann he spoke
the schooner Eggrock for Eastport, Maine.
the latter having carried away her bowsprit
off Boon Island Yesterday: She is going to
GlouceSteP for repairs.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-27
An Ambiguous Law.

Washington, December 26.-Attorney
General Olney has been esked by the
Treasury Department for an opinion as
to the meaning of the law which goes in
to effect on March next relating to the
revised international rules to prevent
collisions at sea. The law is said to be
ambiguous and may have to be amend
ed before,it can be put effectively in OPP
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GRAFTON. aa..a s..szsz
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-27
Loea, wsather Report.

Portland. Me-, Dec. 26-The local Weather
p,reau ortios records as to the weather the
following:
sam.-Barometer. O4l0: Thermometer
I'm. daw noint. 10; humidity. 81; WIND. N
velocity. 4; clear.
SD. m.-Barometer. 3O5 thermonie.e.
2I0; dew point IA; humidity. n' "ino' Ne
velocity 16; weather. clear.
Mean daily thermometer. 900: maximum
ther1nometer, 260; minimum thsrmomotef'
14o: maximum velocity Of wind. IL Me-
total precipitation. y
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-27
Judge strout's Sentences.

Bath, December 26.-Judge Strout SEN
fenced Joseph W. Tebeau and Thomas
Doiae of Bath to one year at hard labor
at Thomaston, for larceny; and Antoine
Jean of Topsham to six months at Au-
gusta.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-27

Camden, Decem ber ga fire this af-
ternoon occurred in Knowlton Bros.
brass foundry, while the men were all
working in the iron foundry adjoining.
The damage was mostly to patterns, and
will not exceed $500; no insurance.
Funeral of the Late W. #. Brown.
Bangor, December 26.-The funeral
services of the late W. E. Brann, ESQ.,,
occurred this afternoon at 2 O'Clock, and
were largely attended. Rev. Fl. E. Foss
of Grace church, Bangor, officiated, as
sisted by Rev. F. G. Rogers of Pine street
church, Portland, and the Apollo Quar-
terte sang. The remains lay in state
from II. 80 a. M, to 1880 O'Clock. Ex.
Governor b. F. Davis had charge Of the
funeral arrangements. and the pall-hear'
ers were General G. H. Varney. N. E.
Bragg, H.F Andrews, Samuel G. Low,
Hon. G. Clark of Bangor, and Stillman
F. Kelley, prominent wholesale grocer
TO Boston.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-27
Lord Churchill Weaker.

London, December 26.-At s last evening,
a bulletin announced that Lord Randolph
Churchill was weaker, aid another CONSUL
tation of physicians was held at midnight.
The patients condition alteTnates between
coma and partial consciousness.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-27
THE WEATHER.
Snow and Colder.

Bostou. December 26.-For New England
for Thursday: snow; slight changes in the
Temperature; northeast gales.
Wasbineton. December 26-For Maine for
Thursday: Snow; cooler; noItheast "inos'
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kENSINGTON.

Miss Charlotte Ogden has returned from
a three weeks visit to friends in WASH
ington.
ham of Washington have been visiting
Mrs. John Il. Little.
Miss Faith Stock has been spending a
few days in Washington, the guest of
Miss Florence Baxter.
Miss Lucy Anderson is having a new
house built on her land in North Kensing-
ton.
Rev. James T. Marshall of the Warner
Memorial Presbyterian Church exchanged
pulpits on Sunday with his brother, Rev.
Thomas G. Marshall of Rockville.
Rev. Robert NJ. Moore preached in the
Fifteenth Street NJ. e. Church on Sunday.
Rev. w. w. Van Arsdale of the Fifteenth
Street Church occupied the pulpit of the
ST. Paurs NJ E. Church in the morning
and the NJ. L. Church of Takoma in the
afternoon.
Mr.. Robert Waters of Burnt Mills has
been visiting DR.. John l.. Lewis.
AT a meeting of the town council of Ken
sington. held November 81. it was re-
solved to purchase nine additional street
lamps at once, to be placed at such places
as the council may direct. \ resolution
was also passed notifying the property
owners from Montgomery avenue along the
county road to and on Fawcett avenue to
erect board walks in front of the same in
accordance with section 1 of the town or
dinances, which provides that fifteen days
notice shall be given by the council and
In the event of failure on the part of the
property owners to erect said walks the
corporation will construct the same at
the expense of the delinquent owner or
owners.
Mr. Nathan Mannakee of Washington has
been visiting his cousin, Mr.. Harry Mamma
kee
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BRIGHTWOOD.

On Sunday a memorial service was held
at the Emory Chapel in memory of Arthur
l.. Keene, a member of the board Of
church trustees, and also connected with
the other church work. The services were
most interesting. the Rev. Mr.. Shpley,
pastor, delivering a short eulogy. and then
Messrs. d. F. King, 4, G. Osborn and j.
II. Hollidge spoke of the deceased's eff
cient church and. Sabbath school labor,
while his connection with earnest endeav-
ors in the Anti-Saloon League was re-
viewed by w. III. Scooter and Mrs. Gill;
water, active members of the Anti-Saloon
League. Principal w. F. Nallcy OF the
Brightwood School gave an account of
Mr.. Keene's successful services in educa-
tional work. The occasion was aided by q
selected choir. rendering appropriate mu-
sic.
The Rev. s. NJ. Blagder, whose great
evangelical work is widely known through
out the Methodist Church, has been con-
Quoting for the past week q series of pro
tracted meetings" at the Emory Chapel.
Last night Stansbury Lodge. No. a, F.
A. A. NJ. conferred the F. c. degree at
their lodge rooms in the hall.
Mr.. L. II. Shoemaker is away in Virginia
on hunting trip. and DIR. James White Is
enjoying similar trip down the Potomac.
Both Mrs. NJ. T.. White and her sister,
Miss Irene Knowles. who have been quite
sick, are considerably improved
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TAKOMA.

AT regular meeting of the council held
last night, Mayor Shedd presiding, much
important business was transacted, includ-
Ing an ordinance arranging for the bond
issue. resulting from the election held one
week ago. Authority was also given the
fire department to repair the apparatus on
hand.
The weekly prayer meeting of the Metho-
dist Society was held Monday evening at
the residence of DIR. H. E. Bennett, on
Magnolia avenue, with Mr. Z. T. Cissell OF
Hamlne Church, Washington, as leader.
The topic, Thanksgiving" was made most
interesting by the many who participated
in short addresses. Mr.. II. w. Best, the
president of the society, announced his in
tended departure on Wednesday for a two
weeks absence In New York, where he will
submit to a final operation for the restora-
ton OF his sight. "A song and praise service
was announced at the residence of Mr.. b.
w. King, on Maple and Carroll avenues,
Thanksgiving evening.
AT the social held at Mr.. Z. E. Blodgett's
during the past week games, music, ETC.,
formed the evenings entertainment, includ-
ing solo by Miss Mabel Finch. a duet
mandolin and piano-by the Misses DAN
forth, duet by Miss Best and Byron
Blodgett after which refreshments were
served to the large number present.
The Dramatic and Literary Club met on
Friday evening at the home of Miss Edna
Gilbert in North Takoma, there being but
utlle Oh a DuSiHeSS 10 at
tention, music, dancing and a good time
generally, with refreshments served by the
young hostess, after which the club ad-
journed to hold their next semi-monthly
meeting at the home of Miss Eltynge Mar
shall on Maple avenue.
The marriage of Mr.. L. Dudley Gilman
of the firm OF Parkins & Gilman to Miss
Lilly Kramer, a resident of this vicinity,
was privately solemnized at the parson-
age of Rock Creek Church, on Wednesday
last, at o'clock pm. Mr.. and Mrs. Gill
man will reside with the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Kramer of Brightwood
avenue.
Rev. Arthur Little, with Mrs. Little and
Master Edwin Little, left yesterday for Gin
cinnati, accompanied by the parents of the
former, Rev. and Mrs. Geo. o. Little .of
Washington, to spend the Thanksgiving
season with the parents Of the latter. 1t
is anticipated that forty-two members Of
the family will be present at this reunion.
Owing to the absence of the pastor, Thanks
giving services will not be held as usual
in the Presbyterian Church.
Takoma ladies were we'll represented at
the pure food exhibit on Saturday.
Mr.. James Morrison has returned from
Thayer, Iowa, where he spent the summer
with his family, and viii remain with Mrs.
Morrison, who returned a month ago, until
after the holidays, when they anticipate
accompanying Mrs. Kempton, their guest,
to her home in Fort Meade, Fla.
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lone on Frankfort street, Brookiand, to-
morrow evening.
Miss Cora Cogswell of Virginia was the
recent guest OF Miss Eva Fisher.
Miss Ncva Norton has been spending
short time with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. Fl. Norton Of Lansing street
Mr.. Charles Sickles has broken ground
for a new house on his lot on Frankfort
stI eet, Brookland, near 14th.
Rev. }. III. McCarty, DID,, preached a
very acceptable sermon to the Brookland
M z. congregation on Sunday evening
from he worl Is OF David Il was glad
the house Of the Lord !" this subject being
particularly appropriate In consideration
OF the encouraging prospect the Metho-
dists have of soon commencing the erection
OF temple OF worship for themselves.
The Ladies' Guild of st. Clements P E.
mission held very pleasant meeting this
afternoon at the home of Mrs. W. H
Stalee on Providence street
The meeting of the Queenstown B. Y. p
u. was led this week by Mr.. William Hack
EFT, and the topic, "Thanksgiving and
Thanksgiving" handled In a very pleasant
and instructive manner. References and
the union, who took great interest in the
apropcs subject.
Preparations have been made to have the
'convivial' at the residence Of Mr. l. S.
Hollidge this evening very attractive. A
pleasing literary program will be presented
II, addition TO other annsements.
The Queenstown Mite Society will con-
Nene In the lecture room of the Bar fist
Church this evening, and Mr.. MILFORD F.
Robbins, chairman of the entertainment
committee. has been promised some choice
musical selections for the occasion.
Mr.. Miller, gate tender at University
station. has taken q vacation trip TO his
old home near Baltimore, and bis place is
temporarily ililed by Mr.. Melton.
Mrs. c. NJ. Force end daughter were the
recent guests of Mrs. X. r. West
Miss Grace Thomas is away en- a short
business trip to Philadelphia.