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The Portland daily press., 1896-12-28

in any way for the accident. while ~ -
by no means certain if the weather h'Aus
as it is now for q few days, thefe are
strong hopes OF floating the vessel.
Sea-faring men were discussing Ohe
accident yesterday along the water Iron .
and comparing it with former dlsas6srs
on the same reef. 1t has been W1cKed
one for ouch small one, for its dimeh-
sions are 300x50 feet, and it seems strange
that SO many vessels have met uhelf
doom on such a diminutive ledge,
which it would be quite feat OF sea-
menship to hit if attempted. The con-
census of opinion among the sea dogs was
that the government should do something
at Alden's rock. Opinion was about
evenly divided as to whether 1T Wohll
be wiEest to plaos light ship there or
blow the ledge up with dynamite. PeE-
haps the last plan had the most supper
tiers.
The Belknap and wreokers start for the
scene again this morning. The fate OF
the Carter meanwhile hangs i'll the bal
ance. If the elements are kind she may
again dance proudly over the waves II
old Boreus gets tired of his course sea-
ward and starts blow for the shore the
vessel is doomed.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-28
HILDEBRANO THE REFoRMER.
Lecture BY Rev. j. B. Shepherd at St
Pauls Church.

The first lecture in the course on the
given by the rector of st. Paul's on Sun
day evening. His subject was Hide
brand.
We are accustomed to consider the
Reformation an important period Of
church history. But to get at it's full
meaning we FAUST go back to the time OF
Hildebrand. Had the church of Rome
listened to his advice the Reformation
would never have occurred. In grand
ness of character, in heroisn, IN inf n
eDce, he has never been surpassed by any
man Rome ever produced.
AT the age OF 20 he clearly apprehended
the issues of the day and neditated on
the gigantic changes necessary TO make
the Pope supreme in christendom. He
believed chat the government OF the
church was the only one fit for a turbu-
lent and superstitious ago.
He took the side of the pie against
the mobiles. He presented the church as
the asylums Of misery and oppression, as
the mother of spiritual authority over the
temporal power.
The clergymen of Hildebrand's time
were neither pous or intelligent. The
nobility were bandits and robbers. But
no made the effort to reform both. He
insisted on the celebaoy Of the clergy and
strove to abolish simonyy or the sale
of benefice. This not only made him the
enemy of priests and bishops, but OF
princes and kings.
The principle Tor which Hildebrand
fought was this: Men must put obedi-
enoe to God first This mans aim was
first to reform the church, and in ne1
agency to restore society. Had the mon
who followed him possessed half his wis
dom, the Reformation never would have
occurred.
That the church exercised a vast infu
ence up on the moral and intellectual life
of Europe at this time is unquestioned'
For time theology directed all questions
of politics, philosophy, history and ever
science. Tie church opposed that great
est of al evils, human slavery. Sht
labored to improve civil and crimina
legislation. To reclaim the criminal, tt
suppress violence and lessen the evils O
war, 10 soften the rugged manner and
sentiments Of the people, to teach thu
notle and peasant that they are brothers
.yas tbe work OF the church. She laugh
the world that religion was O restrain
Of divine authority, to govern and con
troll the passions and thoughts of them.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-28

lPravers Tuesday forenoon at 10 O'Clock, at
No. 267 York street. Burial at Benton, Me.
In this eity Dec. 27, Grace M. daughter OF
Fannie B. and Albion G. Hawkins, aged 12years
In this city Dec. 81 Ellen infant daughter Of
James and Nora McCalum, aged months and
TFunerai this (Monday) afternoon at 2.30
O'Clock. from parents residence. No. 43 Dan
At Woodfords, Dec. 20. Sarah NJ, wife OF
Samuel Peck, eyed IS years.
Funeral OH Monday afternoon at 2 O'CLOCK
from her late residence. 81 South street
In Gorhau Dec oath. Carrie S.. daughter OF
Samuel and Alice c. Rldgeway.-
In Brewer. Dec. 20, James Henry Ferguson,
aged 80 years. ,-, ,,.
u Ii Whitefeld, Dec. 20, John E. Palmer, aged
In Parkman Dec. 20, Mrs. Elizabeth E.
Briggs. aged 70 years.
In Orono, Dec. IS, Benjamin r. Mosier, aged
In Auburn, Dec. 20, Lewis W. Pitman. aged
In Rockland, Dec 20, Phillip F. Thomas, aged
In Veazie Dec. 20, Thomas Cochran, aged
35 years. on ,- ,, ~
| Savage aged 20 years.
In South Paris. Dec. 81, Adelbert e. Morse.
aged 8 years.
In Lewiston, Dec. Is, Winfield Scott Jordan
in Lewiston Dec. 49, Henry Cannon, ags1
| Al wears.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-28
Spring Hill Mine ON Fire.

Halifax. N. S., December 2o.-Ah-
other great disaster has overtaken the
Spring Hill coal mines.
Just five years ago the mines were
wrecked by q great explosion and 10.
lives were lost. 1t took the best part oil
n veor 10 get the colliery, in working or
der again. 1t was splendidly equipped,
gave employ to 1000 men in the pits
and hal an output of $40, 600 tons year.
From neagre dispatches received 1t ap'
pears that fire has complete possession
of the underground working OF two Oh
three slopes. About O'Clock Thurs
day evening the coal mines at spring
Hill were discovered to be ON fire. Inc
fire originated 10 the pips-way OF the eas'
slope in the 800 foot level 1t soor
gained it's way into the 1900 foot level
which is converted into raging furnace
The loss will DO enormous and the hre
will cause great dastitution among tbs
miners, as even If the fire does not de
vastate the entire mine it is considered
doubtful if work can be resumed undel
any circumstances during the winter.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-28
LYING EASY.

The Carter Was Favored by the Weather
observation-disclosures of Saving Her NOW
How the Belknap Helped the Life
Savers
The wrecked schooner Carter IVES IA
yored by tha clements yesterday. Had
her owners made the day they could not
have produced one which would have
wrought leas damage to the vessel. She
lies easy, "as nautical men say, and the
water around her was as calm as mill
pond.
The tug Belsnap did great work the
day of the wreck: 1t seems she was ~
ing eff por tland head and saw the accl-
don't. Capt. McDufie made all speed for
the scene. The Belknap arrived at the
scene soon eftea the life saving crew
who had made great time. Capt. Trundy's
| men took off part of the crewEand then
tae Eelknap towed tie savers up to
| windward ana they foatedsdoWn into tue
wreck in their surf boat and took OH
| the remainder Of the men. linen Uhe
| Belknap towed the life savers nome ana
took on the wrecked crew ana pronGht
them to the Cape.
At O'Clock Sunday, the Belknap>again
stated for the vessel and took out the
underwriters agent and wreckers from
Boston The entire day was spent at
the scene and % crew of men stripped her
in short order, taking off rigging OF about
! $500 value. The cargo OF coal was not
touched. II the weather holds fair 1t
is hoped to get that out today BY means
of big crew and big patent cohl
pump which is expected from Boston.
Capt. Peek, managing owner, also
came SO town and visited the disabled
vessel. He does not blame Capt. Towne
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-28
A CHRISTMAS BANQUET.
what Should Maine People Be Mos
Grateful For This Christmas

The Bangor Commercial sent letters to
a number of prominent people asking
what thing Maine people should be
most grateful for at this Christmas sea-
son.
Gov. CleaYss said: "For the continued
manifestation of Gods goodness to us as
people, we should be most grateful. -
Bishop Nicely said: 1.-The unspeakable
precious gift of God for men and our
salvation; the gift of His Son.
Neal Dow said: Put it this way:
What is the thing that If adopted in
Maine would afford the greatest happi-
ness and prosperity to our people? Eek
terminate the liquor traffic which can DC
easily accomplished.
Mrs. L. M. N. Stevens says: owe
should be most grateful today because
the feet of men and women are near 81
than ever before to that height hereon
is enthroned love-that love such as the
Lord Christ breathed into the world
when Ee spake the above words and
others like unto them. "
President Fred e. Richards OF the
Union Mutual thinks We should he
gratifed for our highly intelligent Pc
pie who have given us good schools, in
duential churches, sound financial insti-
tutions, excellent communication with
the world at large, and great natural re-
sources of tbs state, making Maine the
best place to make money in and the
most delightful spot to live in.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-28
Edward Weston's Walk.

Now York, December 26.-Edward
Payson Weston who started last night
to walk 112 miles or very near 1t within
"a hours, desnita his So years, failed to
reach the standard. He stopped at y. 5e
this evening withk103 miles and 20 laps
TO his credit, performance really remark
able when his age ia considered. In the
closing minutes Of his seIf-imposed tasE
ne walked with surprising strength,
making his Tooth mile in IL minutes
and 90 seconds. During the 70 hours
and Sc minutes the contest lasted, Wes
ton was off the track but one hour and
45 minutes. When he stopped ton lgh'
he was apparently all right, but very
fired
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-28
January Terms S. j. Court.

In January there will ee seven terms
of the Supreme Court held in this state,
beginning as follows: On the first Tues
day at Bangor, Chief Justice Peters pre-
siding; at Belfast, BEFORE Judge Emery
at Machias before Judge Haskell and at
Sauo, before Judge Whitehouse.
4 Judge Strout will hold the Cum herlRnd
county term, beginning on the second
Tuesday.
Judge Walton will preside at the An
burn term beginning on the third Tues
day, and Judge Wiswell at the Ellsworth
term, beginning on the same date.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-28

tyre OF man he illustrated, and even In
his most amusing moments there was
very little exaggeration of acting or
speech for the purpose OF raising p laugh.
IN the scene in which he begs his COM
pstltor to accept e settlement of the
wheat deal he was particularly natural,
and in his expressions of devotion to his
son his assumption Of tenderness and
sincerity was very touching. The delin-
cation WAS marked with many artistic
bits of business aud suggestive facial ex-
pressions, and that Mr.. Seabrooke
achieves personal success was clearly
shown by the applause of his auditors.
tie was called before the curtain several
times, and ut one of the recalls he briefly
expressed his thanks for the favorable
reception accorded him in his new ven
ture.
stoddard Lecture at City Hall Tonight.
John J.. Stoddard IS temperance at
City hall this evening viii be one Of the
occasions of the winter. His gifts would
illuminate any subject, but when he has
SO promising a field fer his talent as the
romance and history Of Scotland, tine
highest expectations of his friends are
sure to be realized. There should be no
vacant seats tonight.
Wyzeman Marshall.
The telegraph Saturday announced the
death of Wyzeman Marshall at his home
in Boston, in his s1st year. Mr.. Marshall
tho GOnntTV
actor, manager, teacher of elocutlon ana
dramatic reader. His first appearance
was made in the Lion theqtre, Boston,
AS Bibulames in the tragedy Of "Vir-
ginius, " in February, 1895. He was first
seen in Maine in 1914 when he came down
here on starring trip. In 1850 he man.
aged the theatre in this city for the sea-
son. During the seventies Mr.. Marshall
played an engagement at the Portland
theatre, then located in the building
now occupied By the Mutual Life of
Maine. He appeared in several Shakes
merriam characters. This WIS his last ap
pearance in this city During his long
career as manager, he played W it'll Mrs.
Pilby, Mrs. Ophelia Anderson, Henry
Wallaok, James H. Stark, ". II. Smith,
Charles r Thorne, Maeready, the Eng
lish tragedian. Charlotte Champion, Mrs.
Cora Mowatt Mrs. f. B. Conway, Ada
Isaacs Menker, John E. Owens, Jane
Coon.bs, Hackett the great Falstaff of
the American stage, Edwin Booth, Ed
win Forrest and many others. For
long time he travelled, giving readings,
assisted by Miss Lucetta Webster, and
the couple was heard here often. Mr.
Marshall managed the Boston thea tire
the season of 1863-64.
HAYDN Association.
The regular rehearsal will take place
this evening at Kotzschmar hall, and
Hnydn's Creation will be the work.
Much interest is taken in the oratorio
work. New members are joining and old
mem hers coming back SO that extra seats
have to tie used for the onorus. Bus
thele is room for more, and all persons
eligible for membership are cordially
invited to join the association, Prof W.
Il. Chapman of New York, is expected
to be present and speak in regard to the
Maine Musical Festival, to be held at
Lewiston next October.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-28
Schooner Olio lowed Into Salem Harbor {
Wreck.

Salon, Mass, December s6.-The
schooner Olio, Capt. &c. Cough. of and
from ST. John with lumber for Boston,
this afternoon was towed up to the
wharf Of the Salem Gas Light Compa-
nv a wreck, with two feet of water in her
cabin. Tue vessel left Portland Thurs
cav morning with u fresh northwest
wind, expecting to make Boston that
night, but at ahont ID the evening
the vessel stuck on Gales ledge, outside
of Bakers island and remained hard and
fast until she fioated off about II o'clock,
at high water, being full of water. The
capital managed to work the vessel in
side the Miseries, where she secured
tug.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-28
To Save Al Possible.

Boston. Dece er GA telephone
message from Captain Towne of the
schooner Robert Ingle Carter which is
stranded on Alden's rock, near Port
and harbor, states the vessel will
probably be total loss. Captain Peake,
n part owner Of the vessel, who formerly
commanded her, left ION the O'Clock
train this afternoon for Portland to ar
range for saving all the material possible.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-28
Five Dead.

Verbal, Mimi, December ga party
of hunters two days ago discovered the
badly decomposed remains of Chas. Beet
Ter ana his wife and three children In
their house near Hewitt. They reported
tho matter to friends living near but
it was not known whether it was case
of foul play or freezing.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-28

Boston, December s6.-George Z. Ban
Choir, member of the Boston common
Council, was In the Municipal court De-
fore Judge Forsaith today charged with
profanity. The complainant was Fatroi
man. H. Leary of Division .. B"ncho1
pleaded not guilty and asked Tor con-
tinuance until January which was
granted.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-28
DEATHS.

In this city, Dec &c, Maria, widow Of the late
Hiram Higgins. of Scarboro, aged 63 years
months -.
Funeral Monday forenoon at IL O'Clock. at
the Church, ScarborO Beach.
In this city, Dec. 81. Edith A., infant daugh,
ter of Anjuvine Z. and Mabel +. NeWeii, aged
l month l6 days.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-28
The Han OF the sheridan Rifles.

The committee of arrangements of the
Sheridan Rifles concert, drill ana ball
at City hall, January 9th, ara striving to
make the affair as successful ms those
in the past. Those that attend are MS
sired Of q good time.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-28

Eczema in any part Of the body is IL
stantly relieved and permanently cured
by Dosn 8 Ointment. the sovereign remedy
for all itehiness of the skin.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-10-10
To Claim al. bride.

Fifteen years ago Luther Il. Ash, OF
Bennington. Mich, then lad OF 10,
was compelled to so to Montana In
search of health. In his letter home
he inquired about his neighbours daugh-
ter. Eliza Spangler, whom he used to
carry on his back to school, When
Eliza got older she correspondent with
the Montana cowboy. Bennington's
beaux used to wonder why she seemed
to care nothing for their attentions.
The other day young man six feet
tall. strong and robust. was seen riding
a pony through the village. No one
knew who 1t was until they saw the
stranger rein up and dismount In
front OF Farmer Spangler's home.
He proved to be Luther Ash, who had
travelled all the way from OK Bow
Mount on horseback to claim Eliza
spangler as his wife. He and Eliza
went to owosso and were made one b.
Justice Byerley.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-10-10
4 K.m.rsab,. Plant.

The corpse plant is the name OF
most remarkable carnivious specimen
that grows in the colony Of Natal. 1t
grows to very considerable size, and
its principal feature is bell-shaped
throat something like the flower of an
arum lily, but much larger and deeper.
and opening into hollow stem. 1t
IA almost black in color, and covered
with thick glutinous secretion. Its
principal characteristic is its loath-
some odor, strongly resembling that Of
decayed carton, BY means Of this IL
attracts carrion feeding birds to it.
Once they ailght on it they are lost
Their claws become entangled in the
secretion, the bell shaped mouth folds
up, and they are literally swallowed.
feathers and all. and digested by juices
secreted In the throat of the plant.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-10-10
Held the snake.

While James Merrick and Enos
Knowlton, of Coopersville. Mich, were
picking blackberries the other day they
heard some one call for help. Think
ing IL was some boys calling for some
sport they at first paid no attention to
it. but the cry kept up and they finally
concluded that some one was really
wanting help. After passing through
the woods for about 80 rods they found
WIN. Thirkettle, OF Berlin, pale az =
ghost. In his right hand he held the
neck of large black snake which was
coiled around his left arm, extending
from his hand to his shoulder. After
the snake was removed from Mr.. Thir-
kettles arm and killed 1t was meas
ured and found to be just FIVE feet IN
length. Mr.. Thirkettle said he stood
near a tree picking berries and felt
something against his arm. but thought
nothing Of 1t till all at once snakes
head head appeared in his face. He
quickly seized him by the neck wher
the snake frightened his grip on hii
arm. and Mr.. Thirkettle could not ge'
him of. for the harder he pulled on thu
snake the closer the snake gripped hi
arm and held 1t as II in vice. Then.
says Mr.. Thirkettle, Il yelled, for
had Il"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-10-10
uaif N M,ia psep.

Nearly two years ago a borehole was
started at the Charles d. Kaier Brewing
Campany's plant, In Mahonoy City
Penn, with the supposition that at a
depth of a few hundred feet the drill
would strike sufficient water to supply
the large plant. Month after month
they worked, passing through the coal
measures, and still no water was found.
Lately the hope was conferred on the
rad shale. Experts claimed that when
this was encountered there would be a
eush OF water. Now red shale has
been reached, but as yet no water has
been found. The borehole has now
reached the depth OF 1900 feet, and the
boring still continues.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-10-10
Turned Him Black.
AMOS DECKER.

Charles Baker. boy is years old.
while at work in wheat field near
Burlington, Ia, the other day, stepped
upon a rattle snake. receiving its fangs
in his leg At once his entire body be-
gan to swell, and soon reached immense
proportions. the skin being stretched
almost to the bursting point He was
given large doses of whisky with but
little effect, except to stop the swelling.
but aside from that he suffered the
greatest agony and his life was in dan
ger. He has turned black as negro
In the face and over greater portion
of his body, and no remedy seems to
stop the spread Of the discoloration or
ease the pain. Farm hands killed the
snake after a fight of several min
utes, in which one of them had mar
row escape from being bitten. The rep
tile was nearly five feet leng.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-10-10
a Hunarsa Mnl,o. sums.

A peep into the heavens through a
modern telescope is peep into the
very depths Of mystery. With such an
instrument one may gaze upon 100, 00o.-
600 stars, each of them burning, blaz-
ing sun! From what little we know
of creation we cannot but believe that
each of those suns is giving light and
heat to train of planets, just In the
same manner that oar sun gives light
and life to his own little flock OF
worlds. Beyond those 100000, 900 suns
there may continue system after sys-
TEN and worlds without end" Verify.
we may say with Richter's dream nan
who was taken on voyage by an angel
through the depths Of space: End
there is none. neither was there a be-
ginning"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-10-10

hebes' landing on the iiiksn isiaals
the king died. As he had left ne Adls,
the chiefs called a convention 10 Meet
ruler. The choice lay between two
warriors who had held grea. positions
under the government. After spirited
arguments between the two candidates
the convention named and ratified
John Hobbs as king. Each year since
his snthronsment King John. or, a. he
is best known by the natives OF the
iiikan islands, "0umaiea," takes q va
cation Of about six months. He gees
to disercnt part OF the world At diff
ferent seasons. II was when he came 20
New York city. about Ave months ago.
that he met Miss Collin. She had been
from school but a year. and her pretty
face. a. we'll as her Titan tresses, sent
him into raptures. After a brief court
ship they fell madly in love with each
other. and the engagement followed
King John says that his subjects will
look upon her as = goddess. Az the
empress OF the Ilikans. she will be
called "Miaiie" II will be late In the
fall before the King OF the Csnnihal
islands will resume his duties az ruiel
Of the new South Sea station.
The Tikian islands form a garden o.
wealth. Timber 10 among the chic
exports.
Among the many valuable timbe
trees are the veal: the dilo. the oil from
It's seeds being much used In the island
as In India, In the treatment Of rhsu
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-10-10
MRS. EMMA TICHENoR.

to the Tichenor family, who always
invite their guests to walk on the
water" to get to the railroad station.
In the severe business stress couple
Of years ago Mrs. Tichenor nearly lost
her home. She was buying on time,
and the mortgage was not half paid on
when all her sources Of income stopped,
ana she saw foreclosure staring her
In the face.
In this extremity an actress named
Warrington, who boarded at the house
and knew something of Mrs. Tichenor's
history. suggested an appeal to her old
lover, who was said to have remained
single till few years before on account
of fair Emily Crawford. Mrs. Tichenor
finally consented, and the two called
on Mr.. Carnegie in his home office, on
51st street, New York.
Positions were now reversed. The
Tilted lover now had the wealth. and
the suer was the sued. Whatever trans
pired at that interview I'm" Craw'
ford's mortgage was raised and deed
of gift placed In her hands.
Mrs. Tichenor is still fine looking
with hazel eyes and nut-brown. curl
ing hair She is tall, has good ngurs
and suaye, refined manner. She hal
three children, May. handsome CIR
Of II, Bessie. a promising pianist. AM
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-10-10
Phy,ion.ra. B.warsi

The highly poisonous nature OF acety-
lene has suggested the possibility OF
employing carbide of calcium as an
insecticide for agricultural purposes.
Tests are proposed in which the carbide
will be thoroughly mixed with earth. so
that under the influence Of moisture,
acetylene may be slowly given on at
the roots Of plants. This would have
the effect OF destroying all animal life.
while the bye-products, consisting OF
chalk and little ammonia, would have
A beneficial influence on the soil. II
is thought that II the method should
he effective, 1t may be turned to very
valuable account as remedy for phyl-
loxera. whether 1t would succeed
equally well In all weathers, wet OF
dry. remains to be proved.