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The Portland daily press., 1895-06-27
WAS A THoRouoA OLD RASCAL.
Hales Stealing Began as Soon as He En-
tered Office.

Foxcroft, June 26-Interest is revived
here in Judge Hale's defalcation which
attracted a great deal of attention three
months since by the report of the towns
attorneys, Messrs. Parsons and Hudson
at town meeting this afternoon. The
attorneys after working three months,
today Emade complete statement of the
amount of the defalcation and the towns
transactions since 1867. The amount of
notes in the attorneys hands aggregate
$40, 600. The town should have been out
OF debt in 1888 with present surplus of
$50, COO The town win certainly not be
responsible for the notes. Many suits in
equity are likely to result The apprais-
ers Of E. J. Hale's estate found $14, 600
worth of property in his name. The
treasurers rascality's dates from his en-
trance to office. The town has not.only lost
by notes, but a number:of thousand dollars
We're stolen outright from the treasurey.
According to Treasurer Brooks, the town
is about $4,000 in debt. If the notes are
good the town is $140, 600 in debt
The Portland daily press., 1895-06-27
STATE RELIEF CORPS.
Thirteenth Annual Convention Opened at
Pennington,
ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.1


Pennington, June 6.-The thirteenth
annual convention of the Womans State
Relief Corps of Maine was opened We'd
nesday morning in Music hall, Farming
ton, at 10. 30. The hall was beautifully
decorated with flags and bunting. Head
quarters were established at the Stoddard
house, which was also elabora tely deco
rated in honor of the order The meeting
was called to order by the president, Mrs
S. L. Pascal of Rockport, all officers were
present except the vice resident After
the examination of mem bers, the secre-
tary read the call for the convention
Mrs. Whitman Sawyer, Mrs. A. S. Spauld-
ing of Portland, and Mrs S. j. Brow of
Bath, were appointed a committee on
credentials, who reported S54 delegates
entitled to vote in convention, two hun
dred being present. The roll was called
and delegates from thirty six corps re-
sponded to the call The president an
nounced to the convention that COM
mittee from the Department. of Maine G.
A. r. would extend greetings to our CON
vention and appointed the following ladies
to receive the comrades Mrs. B. f.
Beals, Mrs. Hebron Mayhem and Mrs
Eta Marsh The secretary read her re-
port which showed the order to be in a
prospering condition, with quite a
gain in membership. Lost in the order
during the year, AZ by DEATH Morning
meeting adjourned to O'Clock p. IN.
The Portland daily press., 1895-06-27
ON TRIAL FOR HIS LIFE.
Attempts Will Be Made to Prove that
Gilbert is Insane.

Boston, June 26 The third day of the
Angus d. Gilbert trial was begun at g
O'Clock
The cross examination of Police Officer
Smith by Counsel Doherty was continued.
The prospect is that the government
will not finish its testimony today as it
has more than half dozen witnesses
whose testimony will be quite long.
There are several prominent experts on
insanity in the court room closly follow
ing the testimony in the case with view
Of finding out the state of the
defendants mind
Last night Dr. Walton, an expert, made
visit to Gilbert at the Jail and talked
with him. 1t may yet be that the issue in
the case will be resolved down to the
question, s'f Gilberts committed the
crime, was he sane or insane?'
Police Officer Smith said on cross-ex-
ami nation that at the police station after
Gilbert's arrest Police Inspector Dugan,
Capt Merrick and he himself questioned
Gilbert, and stenographer took down
what was said. This interview lasted for
two hours. A great many questions were
put to Gilbert, all of which he readily
answered. Gilbert said that he looked
around for spade, got it, dug hole in
the cellar and buried the body Police
Officer Albert W. Perkins told of his
arrest of Gilbert. That same night at the
station he told Gilbert that the child S
body had been found in the barn cellar
and that he, Gilbert, would be charged
with the murder, Gilbert was asked if he
had anything to say, and replied that he
had nothing The next day Inspector
Durgan with the witness and Officer
Smith went to Gilbert cell and asked
him if he would make statement Gil
bert said he dug hole and buried the
body. That same day Captain Merrick,
Officer Smith and the witness asked Gil
bert if he would talk, admonishing him
that he must ktalk voluntarily Gilbert
then again said he dug the hole and
buried the body.
Cross examined the officer said that for
six years he has known Gilbert intimate
ly. He knew Gilbert as a good natured,
quiet, peaceable man, and heard others
speak of him as such. He never knew
him to have injured anybody. On Satur-
day afternoon and evening, the day of
his arrest, Gilbert denied all knowledge
of the matter
The Portland daily press., 1895-06-27
Trouble at Old orchard.

Old Orchard, June a6-Ex-Judge G W.
Ross was assaulted last night, by Joseph
w. and Eugene Stone, two residents
of the campground, who were recently or
dered ito vacate Mrs. Della. Rich S tene-
ment, but have not yet complied with.th
order Judge Ross's errand was in re-
lation to the landlady's ultimatuln. He
claims that the father and son pounced
on him without provocation, and would
have severely injured himl had not his
nephew put in an appearance at an op.
perfume time AS it was, several telling
blows were struck.
Mrs. Rich swore out compaint in
which she alleges that the Stones assault.
ed her and pushed her down fight OF
stairs Tuesday morning.
Before Trial Justice Guptill this morn
ing, the respondents gave bonds for thei1
appearance for trial Monday.
The Portland daily press., 1895-06-27
Was Murdered and Robbed.

Bridgeport, Conn.,, June 26 Medical
Examiner Downs thinks there was some
thing wrong in connection with The death
of the unknown man run over by the
train at Woodmont Monday. The po-
lice are investigating. The victim was
lying on the track, the engineer says,
as if placed there His coat and hat were
found beside the rails some 50 feet away.
The stranger was well dressed and had
an intelligent face, !. .Neth being in
excellent condition. Meaning was found
upon his person by whic,. he could be
identified. DR.. Downs tiunks the man
was murdered and robl'eti and then
placed on the track. Tho body was in
TERED at the town farm here yesterday.
The Portland daily press., 1895-06-27
U. S. PICTORIAL HISTORY FREE.
for All the People--Another Patent Doll
Free for All,

BOSTON, June 81. Next Sunday be-
ing the Sunday before the glorious
Fourth The Globe will give its readers a
beautiful patriotic color supplement pre-
senting unique pictorial history of the
United States from the Revolution to the
Worlds Fair, together with the date OF
admission o. every State, and fine por-
trait of the father of his country, all in
geniously displayed on the national flag
in manner that will stir the hearts,
dazzle the eyes and inform the minds of
the old and young alike. This is some
everg ne Is mGrSy bons another Color
page everyone will have a good chance to
laugh at the desperate antics of the man
in search of : quiet Fourth. 3 Besides this
splendid patriotic souvenir The Sunday
Globe will give it's readers another of
those popularEand fashionable patent dolls
that stand alone.
The Portland daily press., 1895-06-27
HARVERD'S DEGREES.
Many Professional Men Honored Yester
day.

Boston, June 26 The total number of
degrees granted this year is SIS, without
counting the honoraries. The academic de-
grees are the greatest number, 1868 in all,
then comes the Law School, with g.:
bachelors of law The degree of A NJ
is granted to SO candidates, medical stu
dents are given their sheepskins "a get
their bachelors degree from the Law
renee Scientific School, II from the Dental
School, 16 are given the degree of Phi.
D., 10 are veterinary surgeons, six receive
the bachelors degree from the Divinity
School and two the degree of doctor OF
science.
Following are the degrees awarded by
Harvard this year:
HONORARY DEGREE LID.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, judge of the
1.-THE Autocrat.
Charles Francis Adams, writer on his
toric and economic subjects, grandson
of President John Quincy Adams
Sir Frederick Pollock, the distinguished
Englis jurist.
Prof Fitzedward Hall, the noted san
skirt scholar of England.
naval subjects
Prof John c. Gray, the eminent law
professor of Harvard.
HONORARY DEGREE OF DID,
Rev. Geo. A. Gordon, pastor of the Old
South church, Boston.
HONORARY DEGREE, M.
Joseph Jefferson, the veteran ONE
dian.
William Astor Chandler, the young
African explorer.
Wendell Phillips Garrison, the son of
William Lloyd Garrison.
George Dock, professor of science at the
University of Michigan
Roswell Park.
The list of men complimented with
honorary degrees at Harvard this year
is one of the most notable for many a
commencement. Several points of espec-
ial interest are to be seen at a glance 3
Joseph jefferson, the well known actor
is given an honorary degree of master of
arts. Th is is the first actor ever awarded
an honorary degree at the old college In
fact, but for the action of Tufts College
last week, this would be the first instance
in America of tplayer ever receiving an
honorary degree from q university. At
Tufts College, Otis Skinner, the son of
versalist clergyman, formerly of Somer-
vile, was given an A. M. Mr.. Skinner
had previously delivered an address before
the students at Tufts Mr. Joseph Jeffer-
son, it will be noted, recently was invit-
ed by the Harvard students to speak be-
fore them, being the third actor to be
thus complimented, the others having
The degree to Sir Frederick Pollock
was not only a well-merited honor for
his achievements, but also pleasant COM
pliInsnt to gentlemen who had travelled
5000 miles solely for the purpose of de-
livering an oration at tho annual meet
ing of the Harvard Law School alumni.
1t is the custom at Harvard not to
The Portland daily press., 1895-06-27
Strikers Are Beaten.

Providence, June 26.-The striking
weayers of the Atlantic mills returned
to work this morning almost to a man,
except those who realized the futility
of seeking employment after being active
In the management or conduct of the
stri ke.
: Few were bold enough to try and they
were promptly discharged or refused
work at once. Fletcher mills are run
ming in full today in all departments
This would indicate that the strike which
lasted three months nearly, is practical
ly at an end The Atlantic weavers. the
first to come out and the last to go in,
sounded the last gun by the action last
night
The Portland daily press., 1895-06-27
Kentucky Democrats Nominate,

Louisville KY, June 26-R. J. Brock
enridge rose in the convention to intro
duce the name of P W. Harding A
scene of tremendous enthusiasm ensued,
and it was some time before order could
be sufficiently restored for him to speak
Before the ballot was finished it was seen
that Harding had received the 440 votes
necessary to a choice, and scene of
pandemonium ensued. A long time
elapsed before the clerk could announce
the result of the ballot. The candidates
for lieutenant governor were placed in
nomination, and 7. L. Tyler was nomi-
mated by acclamation before ballot whs
taken. The convention adjourned until
tomorrow
The Portland daily press., 1895-06-27
OF SOCIAL INTERE ST.
Wedding of Miss Ruth Moulton of Bath to
Joseph T. Greenleaf of Seattle.
ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.]

Bath, June 26-One of the most bril-
liant events of the month in Bath S
social circles occurred at O'Clock this
evening at the residence of ex-Mayor
George Moulton, Jr.
1t was the wedding of his daughter,
Miss Ruth, one of the most popular of
all Baths young ladies, to Mr.. Joseph
Tucker Greenleaf young bank cashier
of Seattle, Washington
The house was beautifully decorated
with evergreen and cut flowers in every
room and the ceremony took place in the
large north parlor beneath a bridal arch
bearing wedding bell, Cupid's bow
and arrow, and the letters M. and g.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
A f. Dunnells of the Central Congregra-
tional church, assisted by Rev. Mr.
Percival of Racine, Wisconsin, a brother
in-law of the groom. The wedding march
was played by Miss Jennie r. Morse.
The bridal party consisted of maid of
honor, Carrie Moulton and Rachael
Shaw; bridesmaids, Misses Fannie and
Jennie Moulton; groom and best man,
the latter being 6. Fred Moulton; ush-
ers, Fred Morse of Philadelphia and
Charles D. Moulton.
After the service congratulations were
offered and an elegant wedding lunch
was served. The bride and groom left
on the Pullman train for a two weeks
wedding tour, after which they will leave
for their new home in Seattle
Among the guests were Rev. and Mrs.
Parcival Of Racine, Wis. Miss Walker
of Deering; Miss Boothby of Parsonsfield,
Miss Longley Of Worcester, Mr.. and Mrs.
of Manchester, N. H., 6. Fred Moulton
of Bridgeport, Conn, and Miss Coles
worthy of Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1895-06-27
Local Weather Report,
Weather Observations.

The following are the observations fol
the Agricultural Department Weather Blu.
reau for yesterday. June 26. taken at p
NJ. meridian time, the observations fol-
each station being given in this order
Temperature. direction OF the wind, state
of the weather:
Boston. 81 degrees. e, partly clondy. New
York, 66 degrees. Sc. cloudy; Philadelphia,
20 degrees, E, cloudy: Washington, So de-
grees. sE. cloudy: Albany, 72 degrees. S.
cloudy; buffalo, 70 degrees, SW, cloudy;
degrees. W. clear: St. Paul, 30 degrees. n "
clear; st. Vincent, go degrees, sW. clear
Huron, OAK. So degrees. NV. cloudy: Bis
maIok. 66 degrees. NV, elear; Jackson Vile
" degrees, S, partly cloudy
The Portland daily press., 1895-06-27

ORGANS


We are not "way backs" or ''has beens. -
Older the seed, poorer the crop in nature
We are Of today. Up to date. Our facto-
ries are among the largest in the world.
Any one can see them, they front on three
streets in Boston. George, Girard and
Howard. have a total area of over sixsacrps.
We have the largest Piano House in Ameri-
ca at 200 fremont ST.. Boston. and agents
amost everywhere. We think we are selling
more Pianos and Organs than any house in
America, and we believe we have more
rented. The public seems TO appreciate
ods. You cannot buy Of us without money
and without price: but you can almost If
you are worthy. II you are an expert
skilled 10 decide on merits, come ana see
Ms, or, call on our local agent; it COSTS moth
ing to look. If you are not a musical ar
tist. bring with gou q competent judge We
court comparison. We have slightly used of
all makes at all prices, in short. anything
and everything you can possibly wan.
We will rent a high grade Z l-3 octave up-
right at $l0 for mont bs; ia vora BILE terms by
the day. week, month or year.
The Portland daily press., 1895-06-27
A Bad Collision.

Amesbury, Mass, June 26-About 10. 30
an electric car on the Haverhill. Merrimac
and Amesbury line on the trip from
Merrimac to this place when just outside
horse wagon loaded with machinery The
car was badly wrecked, the conductor,
Frank Blackstock, badly crushed, per-
haps fatally, Mr.. Ross of Amesbury, had
a leg injured as did a milliner Of this
town, name unknown. A man and child,
names unknown, were somewhat bruised.
All the passengers were shaken up and
badly frightened
The Portland daily press., 1895-06-27
WOULD PLUMBER BRAZIL.
French Proposal to Seize Disputed Terrific
nv in Guiana.

French Proposal to Seize Disputed Terrific
ry in Guiana.
Paris, June 26.-The Eclair, referring
to the recent fighting in French Guiana
growing out of the robbery and forcible
detention of a Frenchman named Trajane
by Brazilian adventurers, declares that
the Brazilian agent in that territory is
blamable for the affair. The Eclair
urges the government to take advantage
of the events mentioned, which resulted
in the killing of five French marines and
the wounding of 20 others through the
claim the whole of the disputed terri
tory, and annex the entire country to
the banks of the Amazon.
Railway Congress Opened.
London, June 26 The Prince of Wales
this afternoon formally opened the In
ternational Railway Congress in the I'M
perial Institute with delegations from all
parts of the world.
Russian Financiers Furious.
Cologne, June 26 The Gazette's cor
respondent as st. Petersburg asserts that
the leading Russian inanciers are frlri
ously angry at the action OF Germany in
supporting England in inducing China
to refuse to accept Russia's loan pro-
posals in their present form. China's
non acceptance of the proposals involves
the withdrawal of her recent concessions
to Russia in connection with the Siberian
railway.
Will Reciprocate.
Paris, June 26.-The Paris correspon-
dent of the Gaulois at Kiel says it is the
intention of the Emperor of Germany in
the spring to send a squadron to visit
the ports of the nations who are repre-
sented in the naval display at Kiel.
Britannia Wins.
London, Juno 26-Tbe yacht race
between the Britannia and the Niagara,
was won by the former.
War is Expected.
London, June 26-A dispatch from
Shanghai to the local news agency says
hign officials in Shanghai are confident
ly expecting war Will ensue between
Russia and Japan over the situation and
administration of affairs in Corea, with
in three months.
The Portland daily press., 1895-06-27
CAUGHT IN THE MACHINERY.
Operative in Lewiston Mill Horribly
Mangled.

Lewiston, June 26-Joseph Edmunds
an operative in the picker room at the
Continental in Lewiston, lost his left arm
in a finishing picker Wednesday morning.
He was removed to the Hospital of Oul
Lady of Lourdes, where his arm was
amputated. The physicians being Messrs.
Dixon, Hawkins, A. Garcelon and Hilton.
1t was thought at II a. m. Wednesday
that the man was injured internally and
it was feared he would not live.
Edmonds lives on the "Island," SO
called, and has wife and five small chill
dren. He has worked at the Continental
at least five years and was faithful en-
ploye. Wednesday morning the little feed
belt on one side of the picker broke. Ed
monds handed it to one of the men. The
breaking of this belt had no effect what
ever on the beater of the machine, which
continued its 1900 revolutions per minute
the same as before. Edmunds, without
slipping the main belt stepped along and
opened the heavy iron cover of the beater
and put his left hand into it. 1t is sup
posed that the man considered that with
the speed belt broken the beater was not
clearing out of the beater which frequent
~ becomes clogged with the cotton.
Edmund's arm was caught in the
beater and was severed between the elbow
and wrist, the hand and lower part of the
arm going through into the cylinder.
The unfortunate man dropped to the
floor. Assistance was promptly sum-
moned and everything possible was done
for the man.
But for the fact that the arm was
severed by the rapidly revolving steel
bars, Edmunds would probably have been
drawn into the beater and horribly
mangled. He has worked in the mill
many years and his friends cannot ex-
plain how he happened to put his hands
into the beater, unless for the reason
above stated.
The Portland daily press., 1895-06-27
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
Rumors That Japan is Preparing
for War.
FRENCH PROPOSAL TO PLUMBER
BRAZILIAN TERRITORY.

Chinese Officials Prophesy that Japan and
Russia Will Be at War Within Three
GUS Over England's Attitude.
London, June 26 The Times publish
es dispatch from Tien Tsin saying that
alarming rumors are being circulated
there to the effect that the Japanese are
fortifying the Liao Tung frontier.
Frances convention with China, the
dispatch says, sanctions the unlimited
extension of Tonki railways in China.
The Portland daily press., 1895-06-27
New Hampshire Unitarians.

Rochester, N. H, June 26-The Union
annual meeting of the New Hampshire
Unitarians association was held with the
Rochester Unitarian church, closing to-
day. The exercises consisted of a sermon
by Rev. Charles G. Ames of Boston !;
devotional service, led by Rev. Alfred
Gooding OF Portsmouth address, 'tOur
Present Duty" Rev. George Littlefield
of Peterboro essay, ''The Revival of
Religion" Rev. Charles j. Staples of
Manchester and an address by Rev
Charles B. Elder of Keene.
The Portland daily press., 1895-06-27
Was a Pieasan t Surprise.

Williamtic. Conn, June ga forged
note of the town own Of Windham for 5000
appeared at the Windham National Bank
today. for collection. The note was issued
last November and bears the endorsement
of A. Oulverhouse, who succeeded Risley
as cashier of the First National Bank.
The note is due July 1st The note falls
on an out.of town bank that took the
note week otter Risley diec.
The Portland daily press., 1895-06-27
Dartmouth Alumni Dine.

Hanover, N. H, June 26.-Dartmouth
alumni dinner was served in Besse1 hall
at 2 o'clock, Chief Justice Fields of
Massachusetts, president of the alumni
presiding.
President Tucker paid stribute to the
memory of the late Ex-Governor Prescott
for many years trustee of the college,
and the late Prof H. E. Hitchcock Rear
Admiral Belknap talked of the services
rendered the government by the navy
Congressman Dingley also spoke
The Portland daily press., 1895-06-27
News ofEVesse1s.

that has been engaged in carrying gran
ite from Green's Landing, Me-, to this
city, is on Burnham' s railway for repairs
She. was severely strained amjdships by
a heavy cargo. She will receive new
beams and be caulked and painted.
The fishing schooner Lila B. Fernald
of Portland is in the dry dock here re-
oeiving part Of new shoe.
The Portland daily press., 1895-06-27
PORTLAND MAINE MORNING,

award an honorary degree unless the re-
clplent is present at commencement to
receive it, Several prominent men have
thus lost the honors in the past, but at
today, commencement an exception was
made. = Prof Fitzedward Hall of England
being given his degree Gin absentia.
1t is also rare that naval officer is
awarded an honorary, but Capt Mahan
of achievements on the waters. but on
account of his brilliant record as an au-
thor
The Portland daily press., 1895-06-27
Bids for Now Cutters.

Washington, June 26-Bids were opened
at the Treasury Department. for the con-
struction of a marine cutter to be used on
the Great Lakes, and one ON the Atlantic
coast. The limit of cost of each being
S175 900. But three bids were received,
two for the composite cutter on the New
England coast, and one for the cutter on
the lakes. For the former the Atlantic
Works of Boston were the lowest bidders,
at $780, 951, and for the Great Lakes, the
Globe Iron Works of Cleveland bid S147,
800
The Portland daily press., 1895-06-27

think differently and vote definitely on
moral and material questions of the day
Honest legislators are likely to be con
tertained by their honest constituents.
Your committee was appointed to ascer-
tain the facts not investigate theories,
and is unable to find any evidence which
refectsIupon the official honor or in
tegrity of any member of the Senate.
The report was accepted and ordered
printed in the records
The Portland daily press., 1895-06-27
Homeonaths Go Home.

Newport, RI. June 26-The American
Institute Of Homeopathy closed it's meet
ing tonight This afternoon sections on
obstetrics, scientific ginacology and
surgery completed their work, and they
were ready for business session at six,
whensreports were read and routine bust
ness transacted
The Portland daily press., 1895-06-27
international Grand Lodge 1. o.. G. t.

Boston, June 26-The Biennial con-
vention of the International Grand Lodge
of Good Templars opened here this morn
ing with large attendance. Sessions are
secret. The afternoon session was devoted
to committee reports. In the evening
banquet was held. Simeon E. Chase pre-
sided, and several addresses were made
The Portland daily press., 1895-06-27
Maine Pensions.

Washington, June 26.-The following
pensions have been granted to people in
Maine:
ORIGINAL.
Peter Wagner, Togus.
RENEWAL AND INCREASE.
Edwin d. Bake- North Bucksport.
INCREASE.
James Pelton, deceased, Thomaston.
REISSUE
David Mccormick, Togus
Geo. I. F.Junkins, Portland.
ORIGINAL, WIDOWS, ETC.
=. Ellen Hogan, Houlton; Mary j. Pelton,
Thomaston.