The Portland daily press., 1876-01-21
A Little Squabble Over Mr.. Dow.

AUGUSTA, Jan. 20-The morning session of
the Maine Temperance Convention was fully
attended and the time was occupied in general
discussion.
Ex-Governor Dngey, from the Committee
on Resolutions, made report which was ac-
cepted, and resolutions adopted. The resolu-
tions express profound gratitude to God for
the great progress temperance has made and in
this centennial year Maine sends greeting to
the army of temperance men and women in
every state of the Union and tidings of SUBJ
stantial triumphs achieved. Experience has
demonstrated that the only basis on which the
temperance cause can make substantial pro-
gress is total abstinence for an individual and
prohibition OF liquor traffic throughout the
state. The reform movement is recognized as
one of the most powerful agencies employed to
promote temperance, and the state is appe aled
to sustain it. The effective work of other Or
ganizations is fully recognized. The proposed
convention of ministers in Boston, March 18th
and 10th, to consider the responsibilities of
churches and clergymen in relation to liquor
traffic is approved. Satisfaction is expressed
that so many churches are earnestly engaged
in temperance work, and churches everywhere
are appealed to to take the lead in a cause so
closely allied to the cause of Christ.
The following resolutions are addressed par
ticnlarly to the Legislature:
Resolved, That the attention of the Legislature is
respectfully called to the great evils resulting from
the manufacture of intoxicating liquors in this State
and the mischief coming from native wine and cider
tppling shops, and such further legislation is re-
specttully and urgently desired will efectually
correct these evils, which are an insufferabe public
nuisance.
Resotved, That the attention Of the Legislature is
hereby called to the fragrant abuses growing out of
the liquor agencies, and they are respectfully re-
quested to place such additional restrictions and pun
shments as will better protect the public against the
abuse Of the trust.
The sessonithis afternoon was fully attend
ed. The selection of committee to represent
the interests of the cause before the Legisla-
ture gave rise to considerable discussion. The
following were chosen: E. w. Stetson, Damar-
iscotta; j. H. Drummond, Portland; G. P. Lit
tlefield, Belfast; f. W. Guptill, Saco; Mrs L.
Q. Partington, Portland; j. K. Osgood, Gardi-
ner; Cyrus Sturdivant, Portlsnd; Msr. Fitz-
gerald, Brunswick; Mrs. Crossman, Bangor.
In the evening resolutions were adopted pro-
testing against the proposition before Congress
to remit the duties on brandy, and any action
to encourage the production of wine, and de-
claring that the recent revelations of the whis-
ky ring are fair representation of the deprav.
ity of the men engaged in the business.
The name of Neal Dow was substituted for
that of Mr. Nye on the committee to appear
before the legislative committee. This occas-
ioned quite scene. One gentleman desired to
know why Mr. Dow's name had been omitted,
and received the reply that Mr.. Dow had been
so prominent and radical that it was thought
best to do SO lest the Iact might have bad re-
suit Mr.. Nye declined to serve and asked to
have Mr.. Dow's name put in his place. Mr..
Dow said that his name had been omitted for
purpose and he would not serve. The wrangle
lasted nearly an hour.
In the evening Mr.. Dow consented that his
name should be used This was conciliatory
measure. The most radical wing of the con-
vention was defeated at every point except
this. s.
Church Dedication.
AUGUSTA, Jan. 20.-The church ediice of
the Christian Society of this city was dedicated
this evening. S.
Sea Captain Drowned.
RocKLAND, Jan. 2O.-Capt Sylvanus Robin
yesterday by the capsizing of his boat. The
body has not yet been recovered.
ITO the Associated Pressl
Fire i'm Biddeford,
BIDDEFoRD, Jan. 2O.-The large tenement
dwelling house owned by Jere Slimson, on
Pearl street, was partially destroyed by fire this
evening. Loss about $1,000; insured for $25OO
in the Phoenix of Brooklyn, and Saco Mutual
companies. Four families were burned out.
The furniture was somewhet damaged in
sured.
Slight Fire.
BATH, Jan. 20.-A slight fire occurred in j.
d. Robinson's grist mill this afternoon, but was
extinguished with slight damage.
Stricken With Paralysis.
SACo, Jan. 20.-Alonzo L. Berry of Bidde-
ford, was stricken with paralysis in the court
house in Saco this afternoon. The case of
Berry VS.. A. W. Day was on trial. Berry had
testified and while Day swas on the stand he
was stricken, affecting his left side