The Portland daily press., 1900-05-04
Resolution on Death of
Payson Tucker.
Glove and Mitten Nan Who
Needs Capital.

President Boothby was In the chair and
there was Q good attendance Of the mem
bers As soon ~ the rso6 3 OF the last
two special meetings had been read and
approved, the following wers elected
members, Charles W. Allen, George L.
Gerrish, n. X, Berry, II. y. Farnham,
Charles L. Jewell. Albion Keith, Philip
i. Jones, ID. q. Thomas, Henry Dennis,
Frank ". Robinson, 4. N. Johnston.
George II. Bailey, Joseph u. Randall
Sscretary Rich stated that he had re-
oeivsd . telegram FROM one OF ths au-
thorities Of Ottawa acknowledging
thanks for the kindness that had been
offered BY the Portland board, and saying
that the city was in need Of money. pro-
visions and clothing. One thousand peo-
pie had been rendered absolutely home
less on account OF the oonasgration and
had lost all that they had. Secretary
Rich said that so far the sum Of about
i Sl60 had bssn subscribed for the benefit
of the sufferers. He thought that there
should be an organization formed from
the board for the purpose of securing re-
li,f and that this relief should be imme-
diately available. A box OF clothing
had been sent to the rooms 30 far. and
Stephenson Bros. had offered to do all
OF the trucking free. One prominent
citizen had subscribed s25 and several
others had subscribed 50 each.
President Boothby commented favor
ably on the efforts that had bsen made
by Portland people when relief was sent
to Cuba several months ago.
In reply tola,question by Secretary Rioh {,
ex-Mayor Randall explained that there
was now remaining the sum of $3.50 OF
the fund for the relief Of the sufferers OF
the steamer Portland, but about ONE
half Of this amount would be spent this
! month and all OF the rest would be dis
hurssd during the month OF June.
1--WE should not take anything from
this fund.-" said Albert b. Hall. Esq.
''InstsAd Of divsrtinR fiom that fund
we should increase it,
| Joseph h. Short, Esq., said that II
anything was to be done In this matter
IL should be done at oncs. We ought
to sand $500 BY Saturday.
Upon motion Of x-Mayor Kendall q
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this purpose, sub-com mittess to be ap-
pointed TO arrange details. This DOM
mittee consists of Msssrs. Randall. short,
Charles W. L. Cooling, William Cham ber-
lain and Charles S. F0bss. As soon ~
the meeting had adjourned this commit
tee met.
| President Boothby brought mp the sub
| ject of the resolutions on the death of the
late Payson Tucker. From the commit
tee which had been appointed at the last
meeting, Hon. Joseph W. Symouds
subm lifted the following resolution $
which were spread upon the records
and . copy of which was ordered to be
sent to the family Of the deceased:
BY the death OF Payson Tucker In the
Goth year Of his age, the recollection: OF
his splendid service to his city and s;Ats
10 brought home to the minds Of al. and
a universal sense Of general public loss
pervades the comm unity. Identified
throughout his life with many OF the
most important public and private In
terests In Portland, he gave to tim free
ly Of his time, his effort his influences
and his great executive and ADMINISTERS
tive ability. The vigor and energy OF his
youth, the strength OF manhood and the
i
the building up Of the Maine Central
railroad and its allied inters SITS. but he
was generous and helpful to many other
institutions and charities and always In
broad and noble way. Large hearted
and large minded in all his relations
with men, q leader In all that he under
took, his death m akes q vacancy that ID
keenly felt in the business life or the city.
He had wide Influence and authority
and he ahowersd the blessings OF his
kindness with open hand upon all. A bout
the graves Of but few men OF his time
would 80 many OF the good people Of
Maine gather with 20 much fondness OF
personal rsoollsctions as at the grave Of
Pavson Tucker.
The Portland Board OF Trade sharing
deeply In the general regret for his too
early death, and desiring to honor the
name and memory 0f one who was for
go many years . pillar OF strength In the
State OF MAias and who always loved
nd served the city which WAS his home.
direct this brief memorial OF their long
admlration and regard for him OF thsiI
appreciation Ct bis work and OF their re
speot for his memory 20 Be entered OF rec
ord.
President Boothby as this chairman ofla
committee composed Of himself, sx-
Mayor Randall and Hon. Charles v. Lib.
by, which had been appointed ct past
meeting, said shat he had met Fish and
Gams Com missioner Carlston. regarding
the compilation of statistics. Thai
official had stated that he was preparing
suoh paper.
A letter from . sohemsr Of Salem,
Mass, Who was reported 60 have writ
ten a numb OF communications on che
subject and who has been advertising
In the daily papers for parties to furnish
capital for the establishment OF glove
and m tssa factory was. ON motion Of
Mr.. Gouing. Laid unosr the table u