The Portland daily press., 1881-09-23
MAINE.
Decorations OF the State House.
[Hpssial Dispatch to tho Press

0Sc0f&tlSDh Oh tA5 2LtI6 HOUSE.
[6pssial Dispatch TO tho Press.l
ADerssA, Sept 22.-The decorating of the
State House has Just been completed by Mr..
George Brown of Portland. Over the dome
huttsrs the national ensign with broad fringe
Of black around 1t while the cupola is wreathed
With black and white Grape. The facade of
she edifcs is heavily fsstooned with streamers,
black and white, which twine around the
massive granite pillars. Tbs ensemble ex-
tsrior Of the capitol forms spectacle of SOM
brs beauty and wildly brings to mind the oc-
Asion for this insignia of grief Over the en-
rance 70 the fotupda is ane portrait OF Presi-
tsnt Garfield bordered with Grape, with the
American flag arranged underneath conceal
ing tbs bottom of the picture. Above the por-
tsait 10 the memorable quotation, "God reigns
and the government at Washington still
lives" The rotunda is heavily draped with
Etfeamers of black and white Grape. In front
Of the south case of tattered battle flags is
another portrait of Garfield surrounded by a
banner with silver stars. Beneath the likeness
Of the dead President are the immortal line
from Shakespeare, "His life was gentle; the
elements 80 mixed in him that nature might
kt&u0 UP MIL bhy w all tn6 WOflQ bHls d man.
State Unitarian Convention.
ELLswoAIE, Sept. 22.-The annual meet
ing Of the Maine State Conference
Of Unitarian churches adjourned to-day
altar an Interesting session of three days.
About one hundred and fifty wers present
Hon. Joseph Dane Of Kennebunk, was Presi-
dent; Geo. r. Talbot of Portland, Vice Presi-
dent; Rev. @. G. Vinal of Kennebunk, Secre-
tary. A sermon on Tuesday evening was
delivered BY Prof. Peabody of Cambridge,
subject. "Church Of Christ"
Wednesday morning an essay was read by
the Rev. W. B. Alger of Portland, on the
distinctive work of Liberal Christians We'd
nesdsy afternoon an essay on the Sunday
School by Eey. Mr.. Crowninshield of Belfast,
and in the evening sermon by Rev. James
D. Normandie of Portsmouth Thursday
morning Ministers Parliament was opened.
IN. Algsr spoke on the ethics of business, Mr.
Cfowninskisld on civil service reform, Mr..
Tinai en- temperance, Dr. Hill On increase of
crime, Dr. Nichols on amusements. The
topics OF the regular essays were also discussed.
Desth from Injuries.
BANGOR, Sept 22.-Mr. Daniel M. Bick-
aere died this forenoon of injuries received a
week ago to-day BY being struck in the head
BY vindlass sweep while moving building.
Probably Fatal Accident
GAnDrsnR. Sept. 22.-Capt. William Libby,
an old an highly respected citizen of Gardi-
DeS. vss very seriously and probably fatally
injured Wednesday by falling through the
bridge ever Cobbosses stream
Maine romological Society.
The ninth annual exhibition and fair of the
Maine State Ponoiogical Society closed to-day
after . most successful session of three days.
The day was mostly occupied in awarding
prizes Of which there were two hundred and
ffty. The following is list of the more i'm
sortant;
APplss:s1lss, Joseph Taylor, Belgrade. 60 yarie-
Cd, Charles Pope, Manchester.
tsars-1st. Samuel Rolfe, Portland; I'd. L 7
s hsGfg JoSgn RVss Rciesy ASsnsa
Foreign, 1st, John Burr, Freeport; I'd. g B
sawyer, wiscsssst. Natives, 1st, H Miller Lew
Pisms-1st, Elijah Love, Bangor; ID NV B
sAsc> LHSusta.
F:ssss.-1. EsnsT ;s! GSTds0, s0. Lyman .,
Greenhouss Plants-1st John Burr Freeport.
fsGetahles-lht, y Moor, Wateryillo.
~ q subsequent meeting OF the society this
evening the prssenEonicers were reelected for
she ensuing year. 1t is proposed 70 hold the
next exhibition at Biddeford.
Steam Tag Knickerbocker Burned.
EsBATH, Sept. 22.-steam tug Knickerbocker
took FIRE while lying at Steamboat wharf to-
Right and was damaged to the amount of
nearly $500 She was hauled into the dock
whore she now lies. The sheds on Steamboat
wharf were also damaged to the amount of
about $500. Tho Knicksrbocker is owned by
the Knickerbocker Towing Company and was
the best and most powerful tug on the river
No insurance. She will be repaired immedi-
stely.
Womsn's Christian Temperance Union.
LEWISTON, Sept 22-The seventh annual
convention of the Women's Christian Temper
ance Union was held in Pine street church to-
DAY. seventy-fve delegates are present. An
xuAl reports Of officers were made this evening
and addresses delivered by members OF the
convention and temperance workers of Lewis.
ton The convention will close Friday.