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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-25
FUNERAL OF GOV. woLoorr.

Boston; December 2i.--An honored citi-
zen of Massachusetts, Roger woloott,
thrice elected governor OF the state, was
today hidden that long farewell with
simple ritual and a few hymns which in
a small measure brought comfort and
consolation to his bereaved family and
hundreds OF mourning friends VINO as
sembied about his bier.
Hundreds Of eminent citizens gathered
in Boston's most beautiful religious
edifics, Trinity church. TO do him rever-
ance, white outside thousands less dis.
tinguished In public life stood beneath
the sombre skies, content to be near II
not to hear. Within the dim precincts
the quaint service Of his own church,
King chapel, all too small for the. vast
concourse, was read by Mr.. Wolcot.'s
pastor, Kew. Howard N. Brown, three
sweet hymns which he loved SO we'll were
sung and then through the midst OF the
silent multitude the body, borne by class
mates of the deceased. was carried ten
derby to Its final resting place amid the
quiet shades of Mount Auburn.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-25

Manila, December 24.-The Federal
party has decided upon n new organiza-
ton. and today published IN the Spanish
and Filipino evening papers an address
to the Filipinos.
"Tne number OF Filipinos who are
convinced that the time for pssce has
come, increases daily says the address.
1.-THE object of the Federal party Is the
reunion OF all Fiiipinos who truly wish
tor peace and who are disposed TO work
for 1t. 1t appeals to those who will at
tempt to attain for the philippines the
greatest number of liberties under the
application of the American constitution.
We call ourselves the Federal party be-
cause under American sovereignty the
righteous aspirations OF the philippines
will be to form part OF the American
federation as states Of the Union"
The executive committee has cabled
President Mckinley announcing that
the organization has been perfected and
rendering an expression of good Will
Copies OF the address have been sent
into the provinces. The new paragraph
In the platform, declaring for American
recognition OF the legality OF some acts
done by the authorities OF the insurgent
government IL In conformity with pre-
oedents established during the recon-
struction period following the Civil war
In the United States.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-25
AT TUTUILA.
Things Seem To BE Going Well at This
Colony.

Iutuila, Samoa, December 9.-Gov.
Tiiley has gone to New Zealand with tbs
Abarenda to get supplies OF coal and
to have the ship repaired. Lieutenant
Commander K. j. Dorm of the Abarenda
is now in charge of the station. Previ-
GUS to leaving for New Hsalann, Gov.
Tilley made official visits to all the dis
triots District meetings were held at
the leading centres At these meetings
all the native officials, native chiefs ana
talking men were present. Highest
tributes OF praise and thanks were unani-
mously given by the people to Gov. Iiiley
and to the United States government for
the protection now afforded them. AT
each district TeetiDg, the Samoans
passed resoiu tions recommending to the
government the passage OF the following
laws:
1.-The raising of revenues by taxing
the Samoans for native affairs.
2--The abollshment of the customs OF
presenting large numbers or nns materi-
ais and property at marriages and deaths
for distribution among the friends at
tending the marriage or funeral rite. .
3.-The prohibition OF the custom OF
a whole village or district taking
malaga Journey, and billetting them
selves on other towns and districts for
an indefinite psriod. Some trouhle mas
bsen eau sed by the differences and dis
putes between the local missionary So
cietles, one OF which is mormon. 1t be-
came necessary to enact law enabling
a settlement of disputes and Sunday
ordinance Is now in force.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-25
MISS CoNpIr-sMITH EXEMPT.

Washington, December 24,-Assistant
Secretary SpauldinR today took favorable
action on the appeal OF Miss Condit-
smith from tina action of the customs
authorities at New York In Selling her
trunk on her arrival from China. The
basis for the action is set forth in the
following statement made by MIR.
Spaulding:
s.Regulations provide for free entry of
the personal effects of the Unitei STAGES
ministers and their families returning
from atroad. 1t appears that Miss
Condit. Smith was at Pekin at the time
OF the siege, guest of the sminister of
the United States. Her entire wardrobe
with the exception OF the clothes she
wore, was either destroyed or used to
oiothe others who had lost rything, or
torn IN for bandaGes and otherwise used
for the wounded confined in the legation /;
that the clothing contained in her two
trunks brought by her to New York are
duplicates both In number and value OF
the clothing purchased abroad for the
necessities OF her journey, and TO replace
that which she lost or charitably donated
during she Siege.
AS she was guest OF the minister
and a member of his household during
the siege, the privilege of free entry of
personal effects accorded to the Immediate
members OF the family of a United States
minister Is accorded to her,"
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u s. NOT RESPONSIBLE.
Germany Fns. Claims for Damage. In
Cuba.

Washington, December s4.-The Ger
man embassy has laid before the stats
department the claims OF number OF
German subjects for damages to their In
terssts In Cuba as a result OF the span
fsh-Amsrican war and tbs insurrection
which led mp to the war itself. This action
Of the German governments mas raised q
most important issue and tho department
If state has given 1t the closest consider
alton. 1t has been concluded, however,
that the United states government can
not accept responsibility for the claims.
They are regarded as practically the same
In principal as the claim OF Porto Rioo
against Cuba for s2,510, COO on account Of
4 war loan. Although in that case,
GOV. Allen of Porto Rico represented the
United states government in preferring
the claims, that government was
Obliged TO deny Its liability or the liapil-
ity OF Cuba under present conditions.
The answer to the Gsrmau presentation
will be based upon the reply TO Governor
Allen, recently made. Ii is known that
others beside Germany have claims ag-
ureaating o very large sum, all paseo on
the Cuban instruction, ana succseoing
events They will not be abandoned on
eccounr of the attitude OF the United
states government, but on the contrary
probably will be held in abeyanee until
anon times as Cuta shall have become
independent, when they will be present.
ed directly TO the government OF the ISL
AMI.
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MIR. WILLIAMS CASE.

Warrington, December 24.--Iu quirY at
the state department disclcses the fact
tpat no official notice ever WAS taken by
the department of a statement anectlnB
in some measure Oscar +. Will ams,
who had been consul to Manila before
she Standardization war; captain
Burritt was the author OF this statement
and, being In charge OF the mining
bureau, in the Philippines In the course
OF his annual report to General Mao
Arthur commenting upon the uliing In
an Irregular fashion Of enormous nnm-
Der OF mining claims said:
s.The record uisoioted ana unuenneo
but apparently close relation OF Honor
able oscar Il, Williams as United Stntes
consul with the inspectorase OF mines,
that Is OF such q nature as to seem TO
REQUIRE a statement OF the facts appear
ing in the records of this bureau
Captain burritt then Ieoiues some
cases where the consul had certified TO
certain claims some time after the claims
already had been allowed by the Spanish
mining officials.
The general statement OF the report
IA that certain designing men, foreseeing
the overthrow OF spanish sovereignty in
the philippines had filed claims upon
everything in sight in mining way.
But Consul Williams is no longer United
States consul nor is he an official of the
United States government so that 1t has
no longer any authority to call upon him
In connection with this matter. The
mining claims filed In the Irregular
fashion referred to are, however, yet
within reach, and Ii 10 said at the war
departments that the Philippine commits
sion is about to take them up with a
view to passing upon their validity. Mr..
Williams is now ut his home near
Rochester, N. Y.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-25
FOR ABDUCTION.
Further Complications in Disappear
anee ofsyrian Girl tn Boston.

Boston, December s4.-Thres arrests
were made today in the sophie Maloof
abduction case. Inc young man who is
said to have married her IN New York
against her will, Jabour Nadre, was taken
into custody, ane other officers conduct
ed KolIsl Nassau, a restaurant keeper,
ana his wife, Nahhemia, who Is Nadre's
sister, to the station. All three were TAX
en- TO court and held In $1,000 bail apiece
on charges or abduction. They were
Immediately bailed. This Syrian love
affair now becomes serious matter,
for the Maloofs have S30U0 which they
are willing to spend to get satisfaction.
Sophie's aga Is said to be 10 vears, which
Is under the age OF consent In 9 his state.
The girl Is now with her femily ana
she enters with them into the complaint
against the alleged abduntcrs.
Among the Syrians there is o division
of sentiment. Some believe that the
girl was really made to go away against
her will, but others take q different view.
Here, they say, was tine lover coming
ali the way from Damascus TO claim his
dusky bride in the strange new world.
He arrival. She WAS no. longer child.
Her spirit rebellsd against being given
by her family TO any man they might
pick out. Then she had met Nadre,
and he was younger--in short, some OF
the Syriaus wonder how a priest In New
York could have been pursued to marry
a couple IL the bride WAS unwilling.
But after sophie had been rescued,
she told, and keeps telling, story OF CO.
erciOu,
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THE LOST RETURNS.
Reed Trefsthen Missing Several Hours
So That HIS Parents Became
Alarmed.

Sunday morning Reed Trefethen, lad
ten years of age, arrived on the Boston
steamer intending to go to Peaks island
to visit his relatives. He left the steamer
at the usual hour and then remained
about the wharves waiting for the island
steamer. Up to yesterday afternoon he
had not been seen and his parents be-
coming alarmed notified the police. The
officers set out to investigate but wers
unable 20 find the boy. Last evening,
however. they learned that young Trefe-
then had been taken In charge by Mr..
Asa Russell and placed on the island
boat. The boy had gone to call on Mir.
Russell who soon found out who he was.
The youngsters parents were much graft
lied when they had found that he had
turned up safe and sound.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-25
WHAT is GOING ON TODAY.

This will be q quiet day IN Portland,
but there are some things going en-
which will interest those who finn time
hanging heavily on their hands.
The Portland Gun club Is to have
Christmas day shoot on the Deering
grounds.
The EIroy Stock company at the Jeffer'
son give Love and Money" for the mat
inee and Hans Hanson for the even
ing.
The New York Novelty company, an
all star combination, furnish vaudeville
of high class at the Portland theatre
afternoon and evening.
In the evening Bath plays Portland at
polo. This will be hot game.
The Salvation Army gives the poor
dinner at noon at their barracks.
At the Aims house the city's charges
will be given an excellent dinner. Their
Christmas tree will occur later.
At the Cape Elizabeth Reform school
there will be Christmas tree and no
end OF fun for tina boys there
At all the institutions in the oity spec
iaI arrangements have been made for this
day.
At the Arm onry there will be basket
ball game in the afternoon.
All public offices will be closed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-25
EcoNp ASSEMBLY LAST MIG HI.

Last evening the second assem- bly, OF
the season was given at Wilson'S aoad-
envy. There was an attendance OF one
hundred and ninety people. and delight
full time was enjoyed. Inc patronesses
were Mrs. James q. Jordan, Mrs. james
X. Cogsweil and Mrs. Clarence Hale.
The affair was under the charge of Mr..
Frederick Hale and MIR. Wadsworth
Noyes. The hall was prettiiy decorated
with pink shades. mistletoe and holly.
Supper was served by Pooier at l0.45
O'Clock. An orchestra of ten pieces under
the direction OF Prof. Wilson, furnished
music.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-25
CHRISTIANS ACCIDENTS.
Hospitals and AmbuIances in Great
Demand in Boston.

. Boston, December 24-The city hospi-
tai and police ambulances have been In
great demand tonight in caring for many
unfortunAtes in various parts of the city
who had fallen Victims to unavoidable
accidents or met misfortune on ACCOUNT
of too much Christmas cheer. Utmost
instances the injuries received were
OF minor Importance, although some OF
the persons are In an unconscious con-
dition and the exact extent of their in
turtles cannot vet be i3arned.
EHenry Il. Green or Crane, 80 years old,
supposed to live at COZ East Fifth street,
foity unknown was found lying on Dor
chester avenue. near Washington avenue
bridge late tonight with a bad scalp
wound. lie is at the city hospital uncon-
scious.
Frank MCNAMARA. Is years old, living
fremont street, near Roxbury CROSS
ing, was found on Washington street I'M
conscious from a wound on the head. he
was taken to the hospital.
Hannah Walsh, aged sixty, was seri-
ously burned about the body and limbs
tonight by her clothing igniting from
an open CRATE tire at rs Harvard street.
She is at the hospital in dangerous
condition.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-25
SMALL pox IN NEW BRUNSWICK.

st John, N. B., December "a "A
month ago half a dozen cases OF small
pox were discovered and quaTantined
among the French of Gloucester county,
New brunswick, but elective health
measures prevented 1t becoming eui-
demic In the locality. "A woman, how
ever, carried tie disease TO Port Elgin.
IL spread RAPIDLY and the district being
out of touch with the rest of the province
attention was only called 70 1t by the
death OF a woman on the ED. Health
authorities have found 200 cases OF the
disease along tie West Morland county
shore from Cape Tormentine to Grand
Auce. Extreme measures are being taken
by the authorities. Wholesale vaccina.
ton Is in progress and tire operation Of
the Cage Sormentine railroad has been
stopped to prevent the disease being
snread by travellers. Today, q woman,
a Mrs. Carpenter, who had been In an
infected house, started with her -oEild
for BE ston. She was stopped at Nc
Adam Junction and quarantinea in the
car from which the other passengers
We're removed. She win be returned In
this car to saokvilie. The railway .offic-
ials are uniting with the health authori-
ties to check the epidemic. Ihe type is
fortunately mild and so far only one
death has occurred -T
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-25
YARMOUTH.

MeIdon Merrill of Boston Is visiting
his father, Deacon III. q. Merrill.
MIR. and Mrs. Archie Murray have re-
turned from ten days visit with rela-
tivss at Poland. 1900.
Miss Mabel Barstow OF Portland has
been visiting her sister. Miss Eva Bar
stow.
The Yarmouth Endeavorers have been
compelled to decline the invitation 20
attend the Watch meeting, Decembsr ii
in Portland.
Mir. Ralph Rsdfern of Boston, ia the
guest of Irving True.
Miss Jennie Buchanan of Medford,
Mass, is suending the holidays with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William Buck
nam.
The Fortnightly club will meet on
Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Nj. q.
Merrill.
The beautiful weather OF Christmas
sunday brought out large congregations
In all the churches. Christmas sermons
were preached, and there was special
music. In the Baptist church there was
a Sunday school concert at night, and at
the FIRST Parish the pastor read Christ
mas story.
A. a meeting Of the executive commit
tee of the Festival chorus 1t was decided,
after Informal discussion, to have pub
lie rehearsal in the near future, and the
secretary was instructed to write TO Prof.
Chapman and ask him to name Saturday
evening when 1t Will bs convenient for
him 70 conduct a rehearsal Of the chorus
at Yarmouth.
The Christmas tree at tina Baptist
church last evening was very enjoyable
occasion.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-25
THEATRE COMPANY SUED.
Breach of Contract by EIroy stock
Co.

While the manager and other members
of the Elroy stock company were making
their arrangements to begin their weeks
stand at the Jefferson theatre yesterday
morning, they encountered an fiicer Of
the law. About year agolManager Rounds
OF the Portland theatre executed con-
tract with the Elroy company Whereby
the company should play at the Portland
theatre this week. Since then 1t appears
that the Elrny company has changed
hands, MIR. Elroy retiring In favor OF j.
J. Kelly. A short time ago MIR. Kelly
announced that when he came to Port
land he should play the company at the
Jefferson. This announcement came in
the nature of great surprise to Mana
ger Rounds of the Portland house who
had written contract with MIR. Elroy.
Consequently Manager hounds decided
to formally institute proceedings against
the Elroy company, Deputy Sheriff Bnok-
nam visiting the Jefferson and placing
an attachment on the scenery and effects.
Manager Rounds seeks redress in the
amount of $500 to recover damages on
account of the loss to his business by
the broken contract. Later In the day
the Eiroy people were able to secure the
necessary bonds, Mr.. Ammi Whitney
furnishing the securities. Then every.
thing was temporarily adjusted against
further inroads from the legal standpoint,
and last evening the performance was
given as intended. The Elroy company
have set up tine defence that Gu ey ara free
from any blame in the premises as Mr.
EIroy has stepped out and another party
mas taken hold sincs the contract was
made with Manager Rounds.
Charles A True Is the attorney for
Manager Rounds while Harry X, Virgin
has been retained az the counsel for the
def ndants, The suit Will be heard at
tire March term of the Superior court.
When the attachment was placed on
the property there was some exoitment,
the Elroy folks at first insisting that they
would have their things sheriff or no
sheriff They decided finally that the
otfic had first call.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-25
INQUEST ON MORRIS SHOOTING

Washington. December "a The cor
oner's inquest In the case OF Frank ID.
Norris, auditor OF the treasury for the
war department., who was killed at
Winder building Saturday afternoon by
samuel Mcdonald, former Disturbing
officer OF this bureau, was held today.
The verdict was thai Morris had come TO
mis- death by reason OF pistol shot
wound inflicted by Mcdonald. Melon
aid, who 10 In precarious condition az
the Emergency hosnital, suffering from
sslr-infiicted wounds after killing Norris
Ia somewhat improved and has a chance
to recover.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-25
RUSSIAN CRITICISM OF NOTE.

st. Petersburg, December "a. The
Noyoye Vremya sharply criticizes the
joint nots of the powers TO China as be-
ing too long to produce effect. IL says
the accusations against the Emperor
and Dowazer Empress are uniounded
and that the accusation that Prince
Tuan is alone responsible for the treanh-
cry is ridiculous. The paper adds:
"Rulers sometimes betray their coun-
try, but treason towards foreign powers
Ia a new conception. The statement in
the ultimatum. that the troops will not
be withdrawn before the conditions are
accepted, cannot mean Rusgia, whose
troops have already vacated Pc Chi Ii,
whereas Manchurian affairs do not con-
Germ the powers. The note will not bring
peace. The powers, possibly, repent not
having initiated Russla's example"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-25
THE STANDING.
CLOSING OF HOLY DOOR.
Performed by the Pope
Yesterday.

Rome, December 24.-The Pope Ter.
formed today the ceremony OF closing tine
Holy Door of st. Peters cathedral with
the utmost pomp of the Catholic church.
HIS Holiness descended to st. Peter q
cathedral at IL a. m, and the ceremonies
lasted until p. IN. The Pope then re-
turned to his APARTMENTS apparently not
fasigued. He intoned the ''Te Deum"
in O resonant voice and throughout gave
evidence OF being in excellent health and
spirits. He used the artistic golden
trowel, subscribe for by the Catholics
of the world, in mortar and the
three giIded bricks which he placed as a
first layer, on the threshold OF st. Peters
door. The whole Pontifical court par
tioipAted IN the ceremonies.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-25
WANT MIR. BuRNHAM.

Mr.. Walter W. Burnham, the we'll
known base ball manager, has received
a letter Offering him the position OF sec
Rotary and treasurer OF the new Virginia
North Carolina base ball league, which
Is icing organized. The letter Is from
Mr.. e. ID. Cunningham, owner OF the
Norfolk club, and a well-known business
man OF that city. MIR. Burnham Is now
negotiating with MIR. Cunningham reia-
tive to the position.
John smith. who SO successfully man.
aged Portland's '9s team, is president
and manager OF the Norfolk olub.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-25
Won BUELow HoNoRED.

Berlin, December "a Emperor VIII
Iiam's bestowal upon Count Won Buelow,
Imperial chancellor OF the highest deco
ration, the order OF the black eagle, Is
interpreted TO signify IMPERIAL approval
OF his recent utterances In the Reich-
stag, particularly OF his successful man
agement of the China debate as well as
tue Kruger incident, as against the pam
German agitation.
1t Is understood that His Males ty re-
CARDS the Chancelior's present tour in
South Germany as q great SUCCESS In
camenIing the adherence OF other German
cabinets to the Emperor's foreign policy.
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NOE A MERRY CHRISTMAS.

London, December 25 "A % q. M
There Is no sign of the dependency
which characterized .sBlack December"
last year. At the same time, the Christ
mas editorials lind little cause for ex-
treme satisfaction. All express regret
that the nation Is still &C war. some
take the trouble to remind their readers
that there are four times as many tIoons
In South Africa now as there were IL
months ago and all engaged in the mo-
notonous and wearisome duties against
an eyer-evasive foe and nesding the
sympathy of friends at home at this
feastive season.
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BowLING TOURNAMENT.

AT Pines alleys good game was won
by the new team called the behring's,
they taking the place of the Cheneries.
Wood bowled fine game and was high
man with 274 q. MoConville was high
for his team with. -252. Next game We'd
nesday evening, Ayer-Houston and
Fletcher 81 Co,
The game this afternoon between clerks
from Hanaaford Bros and the journey
men BARRIERS. promises to be interesting.
The score:
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Palace Bi|!iiard Hall,
COR. CONGRESS & PEARL SITS.
L. ID. MATHIS, Prop.
Open Christmas Day and Evening.

crowds This Hall
Billiard where such crowds
hall
condition opening
characters trade and
and make
viii furnish
expert
will teach
you
i offer
Twenty of 10 tables made.
400 Electric Lights making brilliantly lighted Han
he
tire floor S carpeted
tbs welw a
Pool . i.o cents per cue. Billiards. IA 10
MINORS A OMITTED.