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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-29

Marion Butler places the responsibility
for the suppression of Mr.. Watson's letter
upon the postoffice department and that
department refuses to accept it. The peo-
pie are familiar with the methods of the
postoffice. 1t is for them to accept or re-
ject the story Mr.. Butler gives out-that
Mr.. Watson failed to put enough postage
on the letter and the postoffice failed to
notify him that there was letter await
ing him, with a certain amount due. In
this matter we think, public sympathy
will be with Mr. Watson, and it is likely
to be believed, until the reverse is clearly
shown, that Mr.. Butler tried to bottle up
the Georgian.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-29

There is no longer any doubt as to
Gov. Atkinson's intention in respect to
the senatorship. He is a candidate, and
means to have the Office if he can get 1t.
There VIII be some lively wire pulling be-
tween now and the holding Of the sena-
torial caucus If the silver question is
laid to rest before the caucus is held,
as it will be if Mckinley is elected by
a big majority, we shall not be surprised
to see both Mr.. duBignon and Mr.. Hoke
Smith in the senatorial race. A gold
standard democrat would have good
chance for success with the silver ques-
ton out Of the way.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-29

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All Trains Run Daily | No. 81 Fast
By 80 Meridian. Mail
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-01
DEATHS.

In this city. Dec. 81, Alice j. Bragdon, wife of
Herbert E. Emery, aged 43 years.
[ServiceS this Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clk
az her late residence No. ~ Spring street. In
terment will take place at Bangor on Friday
afternoon.
In this city. Dec 81, Roy Clifford, child OF
Thomas III. and Esta SaidlaW. aged 2 years and
"a days,
Funeral Thursday forenoon at IL o'clock, al
parents residence, 161 Lincoln street.
Z In this city Dec. 81. Evelin May, only daugh-
ter of Jas j. and Annie Boyle. aged 10 months,
Funeral this afternoon at clock from
No. IA Merrill street.
Z In South Portland, Dec 81, James c. Rund.
lett, aged 81 years months.
Funeral Thusrday afternoon at O'Clock, at
his late residence residence, near Cash's
Corner.
In Groyeyille, Me-, Dec. 8. Rev. Jos. whitney.
aged 81 years months.
In Standish, Dec. 20, Charles w. Lane age
70 years g months.
III on Orchard, Dec. 20, John E. NJ Libby,
aged 65 years.
IN YORK DC 25, Dea. Georg- Mouion, aged
about "a years.
In Berwick. Dec. %, Mrs. Mary A. wo stpr
aged IS years.
In Kennebunk, Dec. 1s. Samuel B. Burel,
aged II years.
In 1homa,son. Jan. 10, Mrs. Mahala A. Crea.
mer aged 4S years.
In Eastport, Dec "a. Mrs. Cora B. Melton,
aged 50 years.
In Eastport Dec. "a. Morgaret Hogan, aged
80 years.
In Little Ridgeton, Dec. 20, Martha A. Por-
ter, aged 81 years.
In Wells, Dec. 20. Thomas L. Littlefeld, aged
SO years.
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-01
Extension of University Teaching

Mr.. William NJ. Cole, formerly instruo-
tor in Political Economy in Harvard
University, and now representing the
American Society for the Extension OF
University Teaching, was in town Sat.
urday and yesterday to confer with some
of our citizens relative to the possibility
of establishing permanent centre of
University Extension in Portland. The
expense Of a course of six lectures on any
subject is small, and thus many whose
education and means are slight, can avail
themselves of university influences. The
society is prepared to offer such cour sc
to be gin in February, if sufficient mum
Der of centres or branches are organized
for this course, and can agree at it's con.
clusion, upon any other course or courses
for next winter, the society will furnish
whatever is demanded.
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-01
A DARING WOMAN.
A Maine Gil Und er Arrest for Extor-
ton.

Mrs. M cry a. Davidson, who is under
arrest in San Francisco charged with
practicing extortion upon Rev. DR.. Brown
OF that city, has had checkered career
in New England and in New York
state. Boston police say she is one of the
most daring, INSCRIPTIONS and danger
GUS confidence women they have ever
tracked.
She was born in Bucksport. She mar
ried Col. Blood, and at that time they
were said to be the handsomest couple
in Maine. Col. Blood was either killed
or died during the Civil War. The
widow then went to Washington as an
army nurse, and for time cut consid-
cradle swath in Washington circles. Al.
ter the war she returned to her native
state where she met and married Mr..
Davidson, a shipbuilder. having some
property. subsequently the Davidsons
went to Lynn. Mr.. Davidson died while
they resided in Lynn. Mrs. Davidson i.
an exceptionally bright woman, about
60 years Of age, of fair complexion and
gifted with uncommon musical 5ility.
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-01
MAINE MUTUAL.
Creditors Claims Allowed by a Master in
Chancery

A large number Of claimants appeared
yesterday morning before Master in
Chanoery Hanno W. Gage and filed their
claims against the Maine Mutual Life
Insurance company of Biddeford. which
has consolidated with the Bay State Ben
eficiary association of Massachusetts, and
went into Insolvency October 2s. Mr..
L. g. Heald, the secretary of the COM
pany, was present and the receiver of the
company, Hon. ]. W. Wakefield of Bath,
was represented by Hon. Leslie G. Corn
ish Of Auguta. Those claims which are
not contested were allowed by the master
in chanoery and time was fixed for a
hearing on the contested claims. The
amount of the claims against the COM
pany, which have SO far been fledi. is
not made public.
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-01
Gift Festival at winston.

Possibly the most unique and enjoy
able festival ever held at Williston church
was given Monday evening. It took the
place of the usual Christmas treee, the
children giving instead Of receiving gifts.
The programme opened with an organ
prelude of Christmas music, admira bly,
rendered by Organist Kimball Miss
Grace Seiders read effectively Christ
mas story. Santa CLAUS, fur-olad ana
shaggy, appeared suddenly, having just
returned from trip to England He
bemoaned his lack of presents for so large
a company. He then said he must call in
the help of his fairies. At the call of his
shrill whistle a troop Of boys, dressed az
fairies came rushing in from all direc-
tions, carrying bundles. The whistle
brought second class and another and
another until all the Sunday school came
to the platform where Santa Claus pre-
sided, deoked with gay costume and
bringing all kinds of substantial gifts,
-four. sugar, fruit, vegetables, boxes oil
raisins, apples, etc., brooms and cooking
utensils, warm blankets and clothing.
The children and grown people as well,
were wild with enthusiasm, and the ap.
fpiause and laughter filed the church
with delight. One GLASS brought in a
wheelbarorw load Of eatables; two barrels
and more of potatoes were received at the
door, the admission being two potatoes,
children half price. The platform was
completely loaded. Hon. George NJ.
Seiders admirably personified Santa
Claus. Rev. ID. M. Pratt, pastor, follow.
ed with brief address The gifts in
money and packages as above described,
were estimated at considerably over one
hundred dollars. 1t took a large commit
tee of fifteen or more until midnight te
assort the gifts for distribution Never
have the children Of Williston Sunday
school spent more enjoyable evening
or made more heartshappy by their Low
| ing generosity. Christmas trees will
| hereafter be at discount.
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-01
Emergency Club.

The Emergency Club Is growing in in
terest if not in membership, and on Mon
day held one of it's most pleasant meet
ings at the home of Mrs. f., S. Ring on
Atlantic street. A small amount of
routine business was attended to and
the remainder of the time was devoted
to cards and q good time generally, and,
last, but not least, attention was given
60 the dainty and toothsome refreshments
prepared by the hostess and her fair
daughters. The next meeting will be on
the 10Th of January at the home Of Mrs.
Sawyer, 274ssMain street, eEast Deering.rs
n
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-01
AFTER % YEARS
A Law Suit in Which Hon, 7. b. Reed and
Hon. M. p. Frank Were Opposing
Counsel Finally Settled,

Back in 1871 law suit was tried In
the Superior court before Judge Goddard.
John Kinsman brought an action against
George Hearn. The trouble was in re-
gard to some notes. Mr.. Reed appeared
for Kinsman and Mr.. Frank appeared
for Hearn.
The case was never settled. Action was
continually delayed until it became if
not quite forgotten, such dead letter
that no attention was paidEto it.
Last week the case was at last removed
from the docket, after twenty -four years,
by being dismissed by Mr.. Frank. Both
plaintiff and defendant have been dead
for some time.
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-01
York County supreme Court.

The January term of the Supreme Ju-
dicial Court for York county convenes at
Saco on Tuesday next. Hon. Vim. P.
Whitehouse of Augusta, will be the pre-
siding Justice, and Stanley J. Estes of
Caribou will act as stenographer.
The civil docket is small In number,
containing but 25 actions. but the indi-
cations are for term of more than the
usual length as o number of important
criminal matters will engage the atten-,
tion Of the court. the more important on
this side of the court being the Hurd
murder case and the Lebanon burning
case.
At the September tsrm the following
actions were specially assiged for the
second day of the January term:
No. 129-Orrin Hanson vs.. Francis M.
Cove.
No. 1ss--Mary J. Frost vs. John D.
The grand jury is the same as at the
late September term, Haven A. Butler
OF North Berwick, being foreman of the
panel:
Traverse jurors have been returned as
follows:
Clark, Joshua, Kennebunk Cluff,
Bickford L., WATERFORD; Deering, John,
Saco; BENNETT, fillmore A., Saco; Des-
hon, Edward E., Alfred; Drown, Nahum
s., Kennebunk; Emerson, Stillman, H.,
Biddeford; Ford, Frank. +. SANFORD;
Goodwin, Joseph W, North Berwick !;
GoIdwaite, Erwin f., Bfddeford; Haines,
John F., Old Orchard Ham, Everett E.,
Newtield; Hanscom, Edwin f., South
Berwick; Hubbard, Charles NJ, Berwick;
Huff, Henry B., Kennebunkpor5 Libby.
Vim. IT,, Limerick Maddox, Ivory,
Hollis; Mason. John Fl. Cornish; Maxwell,
Lincoln l., Wells; McIntire, Daniel B.
York; McKenney, John c., Eliot; Rand,
Oscar D., Buxton; Kicker, Asa L., Bid
deford Ridlon. John F., Linineton
Staples, John R., Biddeford Wentworth,
G. T., Parsonsteld Whitehouse, Samuel
R., Lyman Young, Wilbur T., Saco.
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-01
SUGAR GOING UP.
Because of the Burning Up of the Cuban
Estates by the Insurgents.

AS result of the war in Cuba, within
the last 81 hours, the wholesale price OF
refined sugar has been raised in this
city quarter of cent and there is a
prospect that it will go still higher. The
recent turning of the cane fields by the
insurgents is the cause of this.
The crop will be one-third less than
usual.
A Portland sugar broker said yester-
day that the owner of one sugar estate in
Cuba paid the insurgents $4,000 for
protection and yet his was one of the
estates that was afterward burned by
them.
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-01
DEERING.

The storm did very little damage in
Deering.
i As usual when there is high wind
portion of the ball ground fence on
Forest avenue was blown down and u
large advertising sign on the avenue,
near the Oakdale grocery store was de-
molished. AT about 5.45 a. m. the fire
alarm struck several times caused by the
breaking of wire Chief Moody and his
assistants soon located the break at Oak
dale which was promptly repaired.
The Westbrook Electric Light and Pow
er Company had trouble with their wires
at Westbrook and the house lights in
Deering were all out at a. m. Several
washouts have heen reported, but moth
ing serious.
Mr.. Toothaker Is building house Oh
Main street. Oceanyale.
Mr.. G. A. Chase has opened grocery
store in the old Royal Leighton building
one Forest avenue, above the station.
Rev. Henry W. Kimball Of Waterville,
is visiting his father, DR.. Carlton Kim
ball of Pleasant street.
The Dirigo Club will meet this evening
with Mrs. G. H. LON bard of Fessenden
street, Oakdale.
The Pine Gone Club Of. Portland gave
a private dance at Ocean street hall,
Lunu's Corner, last evening.
The Unity Club of Morrills, met last
evening.
Messrs. Harry Nevens, Lawrence Will
lard and Chester Doten are on o camping
out "trip at Bridgton.
The Searboro Sunday School Associa-
tion is to meet at Quipby hall Friday at.
ternoon and evening this week; if stormy
Tuesday next week. An interesting ses-
sion is looked for and all arc cordially in
yited to attend The electrics stop at the
door.
The Cumberland conference of Free
Baptist churches meets at Quimby hall,
January 20 and 80. This is good loca-
ton for a winter session.
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-01
Literary Value of the Bible.

So many club women and others have
expressed desire to hear Mrs. Burgess
paper entitled "The Literary Value of
the Bible" that she has consented to
give it in the Parish House of the First
Parish church January 8, between and
pm. This paper was given at the Fed
Grafton of Women's clubs at Augusta last
October, with a great deal of success. and
is well worth the samll fee that will be
charged. There will also be music and
light refreshments will be served by the
ladies of the Unitar ian Woman's Alli-
ance. 1t is hoped there will be large
attendance
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-01
THE OLD AND THE NEW.
The Elks Speed '95 and Welcome
,96.

A Delightful Social Session-A Supper and
Christmas Tree at Their Handsome
Club Rooms Last Evening.
The Elks held a social session last
evening that was largely attended and
was as full of fun as we'll could be.
Exalted Ruler Dewey raped to order
and tfoduced H. M. Cashier as toast
master. Among tine Elks present were
Mr.. Parsons OF Kennebunk; Mr.. Irish of
Rochester. N. H., Mr.. Greensmith and
Mr.. Hemingway Of Boston, Mr. Ed
wards Of New York; Mr.. Baxter of the
Washington lodge, Mr.. Dyer of Detroit,
Mr.. Wilkins of Louisville and others.
Mr.. Wilson, the manager for G. r.
Lothrop, was present, and with him the
Rober orchestra, and the long musical
programme included selections by Mr..
Weber, William flanagan, Morris McCue,
J. Gordan Edwards, Mr.. Fostey John P.
Wolch, William Wood, Carl Wilder. Fl. f.
Wall, J. j. Clarity, Clarence Brooks and
Hatch and Skillings.
A possum dinner was served by Mr..
Robinson, the caterer, and it is needless
to say, was thoroughly enjoyed.
But the hit of the evening was the
"Christmas" tree, for the toast master
thought nothing of setting back the
clock Of time for few weeks, and. SO he
called upon Thomas J. WEIGH to act the
part of st. Nicholas.
II trust" said Mr.. WEIGH, "that this
selection was not due to anything in my
appearance that is suggestive of age,
because"
Hold on" said the toast master, II
appoint Brother John p. Welch and
Brother Secondhand special policemen,
and the first duty will be to collect so
cents from Brother WEIGH for making
that remark" and the genial "Tom''
gave up half dollar and took the stand
and began the giving out Of presents,
and such presents !! Thelhead of popular
firm was reminded that the Elk had free
ly eaten goods of his manufacture 1--WE
still live,s said Mr.. WEIGH mildly.
William O.. Alden was called to the
front and was soleinnly lectured on
some alleged faults. He was advised to
reform and warmly praised for the many
virtues rybody knew, he possessed, and
was presented with a child's cap, topped
" it'll an onion. He was told to wear that
cap during the evening and his failure
to do so cost him half dollar and when
he failed to look as pleasant as he ought
to'' as the chair observed, he was
"fned'' 80 cents more.
Then the fun grew fast and furious.
Time passed all too rapidly, an d
it was in the small hours of the
morning when the fun end
ed and ''goed night was said all around
!. The Best Pei pie on Earth," had seen
1895 out and welcomed 1896 in. May
it be bright year with them. May they
go on quietly doing their much needed
work of benevolence, making life the
move worth living, and the cart the
brighter. because they are still on it.
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-01
A Respected Sea Captain.

1t was said that Nat Gordon, the fa-
NOUS diver, would go to Rockport, Mon
day, to search for the body of Captain
James R. Thurston, who fell overheard
from his vessel last week. The divers
services were not needed as the body
was recovered Sunday evening. 1t was
found in about twelve feet of water only
a few feet from the anchored vessel. A
day or two ago popular subscription
was started to employ the diver, and $40.
was raised within few hours
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-01
Ligonia Lodge Of Odd Fellows.

Next Friday evening will occur the
new years, entertainment and banquet OF
this lodge. An additional feature and
one seldom seen in on Odd Fellows lodge
will be the public installation of officers
preceding the entertainment Friends
of the order with ladies are invited to
attend, and tickets OF admission may be
obtained on application to the following
committee, John E. Walker, James A.
Martin. Joseph S. Gllliatt, W. Scott
Hoyey. Howard A. Fogg, Walter T.
Foss, N. e. Redlon.
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-01
ONE HONEST MAN.

Dear Editor, Please inform your readers
that if written to contdentialy, l will mail in
a sealed letter. the plan pursued by which /
was permanently restored to health and manly
Weakness. night losses and weak, shrunken
parts.
l have no scheme to exhort money from apy
one whomsotver. 1 was robbed and swindled
by the quacks until | nearly lost faith in
mankind. but thank Heaven, / am now
well, vigorous and strong. and anxious to
make this certain means of cure known to
all
Having nothing to sell or send G. o. D. Iwant
no money. Address JAS. A. HARRIS,
Deiray, Mich, Box 1866.
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-01
MARRIAGES..

In Sanford Dec. %. W. H. Ward of Spring
vale and Miss May Weymouth of Portland.
In Sanford, Dec. 20. Frank Howgate and
Miss Flora Goodwin.
In Sanford, Dec. 20, Arthur Whitcomb and
Miss Nellie Briefly.
In Wilton, Dec. 20. Joseph c. Lake and Mrs.
Addie j. Richmond of Winthrop.
In Bridgton, Dec. "a, Frank E. Knight and
Miss Agnes Maud Spaine.
lumbia and Mi Fannie E. Sawyer OF Addison.
In Bridgton. Dec 25, Charles 81. Potter and
Miss Josie Maud Downes
In Bridgton, Dec. "a John B. Henneke and
Miss Lille f. Noyes.
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-01
Th. Salvation Army.

The Salvation Army held series of
until 1895 was no more When one audi
enoe got tired out and left, the army in
dulged in a street parade and never
failed to return to the barracks with
fresh crowd.
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-01
Society ELECTIONS.

j
MT. VERNON LODGE. N. E. o. P.
j. P. W.--Mrs annie Brackett.
Warden-Annie W. Jewett.
Vice Warden-A lice Parker.
Sec. 20. S. Morton.
e. Sec.-H. G. Berry.
Treas. g. w. Morton.
Chap.-Ellen Foster.
Guide-Mrs. A. Mitchell.
Guardlan-Miss Alice Campbell.
Sen.-Henry johnson.
Trustee for three years-Chas. L. Mosh-
er.
WINDSOR CASTLE, K. q. e.
W. C.--Wm. J. Glendenning.
V. edgar Il. Benson.
Fl. P.-S. Frank Libby.
Ven. HI e. UNDERWAY.
M. of R.-John H. Henry.
G. of E.-Albert G. Bragg.
K of E.-John S.. Sponagle.
Sir H.-R. B. Lord.
Agent of Hall-Arthur H. Marden.
Trustee-Wm. Z. Little.
BEACON LODGE, T. o. o. +.
Beacon lodge of Odd Fellows elected
tine following officers last night.
N. CA. W.. Kelsey.
v. G.-J. W. Westman.
r. S.-Charles A. Eaton.
r. S-W. H. Willard.
Treasurer-K. W. Starbird.
Turstees-K. e. Chase, F. H. Morse
and E. A. .Doten.
Agent of Halo. B. Written.
IvANHOE LODGE, K OF P.
The following officers were elected at
the annual meeting last evening:
c. C.-James F. Crockett.
V. C.-Evander p. Getohell
M. of W.-Charl es E. Pollard.
M at A.-Jobn NJ. Dunn.
K. of R. and Sd. e. Warren.
M. of FL. P. Rockwell.
M. of E.-Wm. ". Barnes.
/. G.-Hobart Files.
o. G.-Samuel III. Benson.
Representative to the Grand Lodge-E.
B. Griffin, J. e. Warren.
Alternates-M. NJ. jerks, VIM. S.
Dunn, J. P. Rockwell.
Trustee for three years-Edwin G. Rey-
nolds.
Representative to P. H. Association
J. H. Minott.
COGAWESCO TRIBE,I. G. R. NJ.
AT the regular meeting of Cogawsoo
Tribe, No. 8 Improved Order of Red
Men,, the following officers were elected
last night:
Prophet Charles W. LeGrow.
Saohem-T. S. Lewis.
Senior SYCAMORE Malcolm j. Smith.
g. of R.-John Locke, Jr.
K. of W.-Rufus A. LeGrow.
g. Of VT. d. Sale.
Hall Agent-Ralph e. Bailey.
Representatives to the Great Council of
Maine-John Locke, Jr., Charles A.
Tracey, VIM. c. Batty and Charles H.
Ray.
The Tribe has made gain in member
ship the past year, and has increased its
invested funds which it has never failed
to do any year since it was instituted
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-01
Have you tried Meadow Sweet Cheese.
Contagious Diseases.

In double tenement on Newbury
street three weeks ago child belonging
to family in the upper tenement was
taken sick with diphtheria, and the
whole house was placed in quarantine.
Today the family in the lower tenement
appealed for permission to send one of
their children to school. DR.. Merrill of
the board of health refused to grant the
request. He says that wh,re there have
been diph iberia cases, children should
not attend school for FIVE weeks after the
quarantine has been removed.
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-01
Twenty-fifth Anniversary.

The twenty fifth anniversary of Rev
A. Fl. Wright's pastoral relation with
the ST. Lawrence street church will be
observed unis evening at the church
CongratulatoIy addresses will be made
by the city pastors,
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-01

There will be union social meeting in
Y. M G. A. Hall this forenoon at 10
O'Clock. open to both men and women.
Miss Martha Teal, general secretary of
the Y. W. G. A., will lead the service.
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-01
Post Office.

The cashiers and general delivery win
dows will be open between the hours Of
8 and a. m, and l and 2 p. m. today
Delivery by carriers at a. M. 10. 5Gand
Q p. m. Collections at II a. m. and p.
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-01
Earthquake at Naples

Naples, December 31.-A severe shook
of earthquake was felt at Cicciano, near
the city of Nola, province of Caserta
Sunday, and number of houses thrown
down. Several persons were killed and
m any injured.
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-01

G. A. Florence, general New England
passenger and freight agent of the ILL
niois Central railorad, was in the oity last
night
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-01

Portland's Death List for 1895.
Following is list of well-known Port
land people who died during the past
year:
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-01

The Canals dividend is one half per
cent less than last year.
The Trust Co. increased from per cent
to 81 per cent.
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-01
Bank Dividends.

Grocers should keep Meadow Sweet
Cheese.
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-01

The Portland banks have declared the
following semi annual dividends paya-
hla fndau.
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-01

Miss Philbrook ably fitted the position
of aocompanist All the characters in
the play were we'll taken. Mr.. Edgar
Paine was particularly good as hamlet,
and Miss Randall as .Ophelia. The au-
dience tried to encore several songs and
called the curtain at the close of the
second act. The programme was very
neat and tasteful souvenir of the oc-
-casion.