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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-03-20
The I-dian n,1astion

When Mr.. Stanton was Secretary of War,
he said to a committee who went to him ask
ing attention to the evils of our Indian policy:
'If you come to Washington to tell us that our
Indian system is sink of iniquity and a dis
grace to the nation, we all know it. But this
Government never reforms an evil until the
people demand it,
Says Mr.. Welsh. There are two divisions of
the Indian question to which 1 invite atten-
ton, the religious and political. Let men re-
gard the Christian religion as true or false, of
divine or human origin, there are but few who
can doubt its power as practical element Of
civilization. 1t is no longer question Can
the Indian be civilized" He is now in num-
berless instances civilized. A more pertinent
question today is, "Shall we allow the Indian
to live, or is his existence unworthy our reli-
gious and political efforts?" To such ques-
tion the Church of Christ can render but one
answer, SO long as she shall pretend to follow
in the footsteps of her Master VITO said, sInas-
much as ye have done it unto one of the least
of these my brethren ye have done it unto
me- AS to the political aspects -"Our Gov
eminent has adopted system by which the
various Indian tribes are settled upon large
tracts of land called Reservations, without ac-
cording to them individual possession in the
land-( Think of it--not only the land which
rightfully, as original proprietors belong to
them, but which is by the most solemn treaties
of the United States pledged to their perpetua
ownership but Notwithstanding all this an In
dian labors with no assurance whatever that
he shall enjoy the scanty fruits of his toll, for
no sooner has he built himself log cabin and
begun to gladden. the ground with little crop
of corn, and wheat, and potatoes, then the
| greedy eye of some white neighbor spies his
success, and Congress knows no peace until he
| is driven westward. AT the Santee agency a
settlement Of 700 people, living in cabins farm
| ing their ground, and entirely peaceable in
their habits, who were threatened with a
change of reservation, and the consequent loss
of what their labor had produced. Could any
| policy be more destructive of laudable ambi
ton, of faith in the integrity OF our Govern
ment, and of hope in reward of toll, than that
which the United States has systematically
adopted for the red man? Where would be
our prosperity, individual OF national, were the
efforts of our people charged with such bur.
cen as this?
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-03-20
Personal.

r. W. Rice, editor and publisher of the
Daily National Hotel Reporter .of Chicago, is
in town.
Hon. j. w. Wakefield of Bath, and S. H.
Chandler of New Gloucester, were in town
yesterday, stopping at the Preble House.
Mr.. Prescott, agent for Margaret Mather, is
at the Falmouth.
Miss Ssllie Croker has not gone to New
York, and has no intention of going.
The will of the late Hon. Charles Hum
phrey of Yarmouth leaves small requests to
each of his four daughters, and to his grand
children. The bulk of his property is left to
his widow, and at her death is to go to his
daughters.
Capt. johnson, who was fer many years con-
nected with the Maine Steamship Company,
in command of the Eleanora, and a few years
ago left to take command Of steamer of the
Cromwell Line, plying between New York
ann st. Johns, N. f., has died in Brooklyn of
cancer Of the stomach. He was an Odd Eel
low.
Mr. Charles HEIR, the well known cutler of
this city, was married Sunday evening to Miss
Helena Eickhoff of New York. The ceremony
took place at the residence of the bride, No.
3S1 Broome street, services being performed
by the Rev. Mr.. Wedekind
If the Forty-seventh Congress had been
bright enough to elect Tom Reed Speaker, in
stead of that blunderbuss, Keifer, what is low
only narrow escape from failure might have
been a brilliant success.-Lowell Courier.
The many friends of Mr.. Russell, the popu-
lar manager of the dining hall at the Fal-
mouth Hotel, will regret to hear that he has
resigned his position to take effect April LIST.
Charles /. Rawson, Oxford, Mass; Leonard
Harrington, Worcester, Mass, and George
W. Sumner, Montreal, are at the Merchants
Exchange Hotel.
The many friends of Daniel Crowley will
regret to learn that he died at Las Vegas, New
Mexico, March LIST, of bleeding at the lungs
He was highly respected by all who knew
him. Mr.. Crowley was in the employ of o
NJ Shaw, at the Bangor House and Falmouth
Hotel nine years. He leaves wife and one
| child in this city. He was % years of age.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-03-20

1t is probable that before long sharp meas
ures will be regorted to in order to rid the COR
ners of Congress and Preble streets of the
crowds Of young fellows who nightly congre-
gate there to stare at passing ladies, expectc-
rate and smoke. Officer Hussey states that
driven from ons corner they move to the OPP
posite, returning to their old position when he
has passed further along his beat.
Sunday night large pane was broken in
the window of Capt. Thomes crockery store,
the person committing the damage making
good his escape. Officer Hussey does not
think there was any intent to rob the store,
the glass being broken probably by some one
leaning against it, as only few nights before
he drove fellow away from the front of Cup
Ply, Kinsman & Alden's, who was leaning
heavily against one of their costly plate-glass
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-03-20
TOWN ELECTIONS.


:, ST. GEORGE Moderator, Robert Long; Clerk, L
2 SeaFSy; Selectmen, etc. Alexander Kelloch
A a.s. u watts. John Long; Treasurer, Robert
Hopper. "
G TgEIF ~ Judson Avery, B Hall
4 ypasckkson Treasurer, George B Erskine; Clerk
p q ITW1eeIn1ardsoni Supervisor W Bond Constable
nn ? weeks Collector M A Nash; Auditor, Peter
e,ios o,oeIHBAY-Moderator, George Remission;
G ys Kufus Holton; Selectmen, ETC., VIM Reed,
;, 20 IN Kelley, Joseph Maddocks Treasurer, Dan
Iea W :, sawyer; Auditor H Hussey; Supervisor,
nev. W Jenkins; Collector, N S Baker, for 31a
per cent, to pay in quarterly.
:, ". " observation-disclosures Noyes; Clerk, j 8
n an' Seieetmen, etc.. j E Palmer, j S Ryan, E
i n1oWe; Treasurer. F W Douglass; Committee.
Marceilus Philbrick; Collector and Constable,
Franklin Morse, at I5 mills.
DL,AMARIsooTTA-Mode Everett w Stetson;
ClerR, m A Stetson; Selectmen, Uriah w Wood
ward, Geo ii Weeks, Kendall M Dunbar; Supervisor,
augustus L Raftsr; Treasurer, William X Hilton.
moderator, Clerk and third Selectman Republicans,
balance Democrats
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St. Paul's Church.

Palm Sunday morning st. Paul's Church
was filled to overlooking. The service began
with the Litany Hymn sung by the choir and
people kneeling reverently. After the litany
the rector administered the sacrament of Holy
baptism to eight adults, members of the class
which is to be presented to the bishop for con-
firmation Good Friday evening. The sermon
was az earnest and thoughtful exposition OF
the Scriptural doctrine of baptism. On Easter
Day at the children's service at p. m. there
will be public christening of infants. During
Holy Week mathis will be said daily at IL
o'clock, and vespers at4.3o, except on Wednes
day and Friday, when vespers will be at 7.3o
The holy communion will be celebrated
Thursday at 10 a. m.
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Suit for Breach OF Promise.

Miss Cora Barker, a seamstress, has begun a
breach of promise suii for $4,000 against John
@. Phillips, a son and heir of the late Eben B.
Phillips of Swampscott who died leaving an
estate valued at about 100000. Miss Bar
ker's home is in Norridgewock, Me-, but she
has for some time been employed ~ a Lynn
tailor. She is about 80 years old, and is de-
scribed as fair looking and very Industrious
Mr. Phillips is said to have been very atten-
tive to her, and made the engagement known
to his friends with much apparent satisfaction.
The wedding outfits for both were made and
Mr.. Phillips invited several friends to the we'd
ding, which was to have occurred last summer.
Before the wedding day the friends of the ex-
pectant bridegroom induced him to break of
the match. Phillips is about 80 or 40 years
old, and is reported to be worth several hun
dr0d thousand dollars.
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SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
Assignment of Committees of super
visors.

AT special meeting of the Board held yes
terday, in the absence of the chairman Mayo
Deering, Mr.. Briggs was elected chairman
pro TEN.
The following standing committees were ap
pointed.
Text Books and Course of Study-Messrs
Bradley, Files and Merrill.
Examination of Teachers-Messrs. Files
Holden and Brewer.
Estimates and Expenditures-Mess Hold
en-, Fox and Bradley.
Rules and Regulations-M essrs. Fox, Briggs
and Holden.
Instruction and Discipline in High School
Messrs Merrill. Files and Fox.
School Rooms and Repairs-The Chairman
Messrs. Fox, Brewer and Briggs.
Drawing and Penmanship-Messrs. Briggs
Holden and Bradley.
Musical Observation-Disclosures Brewer Files
and Bradley
Special Committee, School for Deaf-The
Chairman, Messrs. Merrill and Files.
The following were appointed Supervisors
High School-C, B. Merrill, G. o. Files,
Frederick Fox, J. Brewer, Jr., A. B. Holden,
VIM. M. Bradley ana FL G. Briggs.
North School-Frederick Fox, J. Brewer,
Jr., HI. g. Briggs.
Smaller School,. Brewer, Jr. A. B.
Holden.
Cumberland Street Grammar School-C. O.
Files, W. M. Bradley.
Butler Grammar School-C. B. Merrill, VIM
M. Bradley.
Centre Street Grammar and Primary No. 3
G. o. Files, @. B. Merrill
West School-C. o. Files Frederick Fox.
Primary No. /, Monument street,. Brew
er, Jr.
Primary No. 2, Chestnut street-A. B.
Holden.
Primary No. a. Casco street-C O. Files.
Primary NJ 5, Spring street-C. B. Merrill,
Frederick Fox, and Committee.
Primary No. 6, Park Street-W. M. Brad
ley.
:. Primary No. 7, School Street. Frederick
Fox.
Primary No. 8, Bracket street-H. G.
Briggs.
Primary No. Q, Vaughan street-H. G.
Briggs.
IslandsA. B. Holden.
The meeting then adjourned.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-03-20


Growing colder yesterday. Mercury 500 at
eunrise, and bright; $50 at noon; % at sunset;
wind east.
The bark S. r. Lyman errived from Halifax
yesterday, after very quick passage OF sixty
five houIs.
The snow and ice from the roof Of Mr.. Rum
ery's stable, on Cumberland street, broke some
thirty squares of glass in Thompson's marble
shop, next door, and upset several monuments
The Lighthouse Board has given notice that
in accordance with the act of Congress, passed
March 3, 1888, the previous notices Of the
Board are rescinded and the Two Lights will
remain without change
Mrs. John Heran, who lives on Franklin
street, fell on the ice Saturday and broke her
wrist in two places.
Gilbert's juvenile exhibition bail does not
come off next Saturday, as published in other
papers, but Saturday, the 31st inst Tickets
can be procured at the academy and at Stock
BRIDGES. There will be concert before the
entertainment.
Sunday afternoon richly attired lady, ON
her way to church, had the misfortune to slip
down in the muck opposite the lost sidewalk
In trent Of the new Brown block, on Congress
street, and probably ruined costly sacque and
dress.
The Maine Indian Society will meet at Re-
ception Hall Thursday afternoon, at o'clock,
in order to accommodate certain members 1t
is desirable thai there should be a full attend
ance as business of Importance will come be-
fore the society
A balky horse in team on Commercial
street created considerable merriment yester-
day.
A horse owned by the agent of the Florence
stoves ran away on Congress street yesterday,
but was stopped before much damage was
done.
Pine Tree Lodge, X. of p, will have SC
cial entertainment April 9th.
Todd, the barber, has got four splendid new
chairs, in ash, with maroon upholstering, and
costing $160, that "take the cake" They are
the only ones east of Boston and make shay
ing or hair-cutting positive luxury.
There will be an open temperance meeting
at the Gospel Mission this evening, at IL
O'Clock, and it is expected that Rev. A. Reeve,
of London, England, will be present
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Death of rimot by Lynch.

Mr.. Timothy Lynch of this city, died sud-
denly Sunday at the residence of his grand
daughter, Mrs. j. j. Lappin, at the advanced
age of 81 years he was sick but few hours,
and his death was probably the result of old
age He had been remarkably healthy man
and had never before Sunday had serious ILL.,
ness. He was out making calls Saturday and
was apparently in excellent health.
Mr.. Lynch was native Of Ireland, coming
from Cork to this country about IL years ago
He was the father of eleven sons and daugh.
ter. The last of his children was Mr.. Michael
Lynch, who died about five years age. The
family of the latter still reside in Portland
Gen. John j. Lynch being his Oldest son.
The funeral will take place today from the
residence of j. j. Lappin, Cumberland ST.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-03-20
CITY GOVERNMENT.
Special Meetings of the City Council.


Special meetings of the city government
were held yesterday as follows:
In Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
AT meeting of the Board of Mayor and
Aldermen held at ~ o'clock, Seth G. Dyer,
Richard NJ. Libby and Edward N Greeley
were drawn as Jurors for the Superior Court,
and Fl. P. Huston, Joseph FL. Short and
Thomas Fl. Hannegan for the Supreme Court
Applications of Perley, Russell & Co. for
license to keep petroleum, and of E. Goth for
removal of powder license were granted.
Petition of H. w Lewis to store petroleum
was referred.
The Mayor was authorized to sign permits
to open streets.
The bonds of W. w. Graves, j. S. Gould
Levi 8. Pennell and Arthur NJ. Sawyer we're
approved,
Licenses were granted John c. Tobin and
Dennis Tobin as undertaken.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-03-20
A Work of Art.

Mr. e. S. Griffin, the well known carver in
wood, has just executed, on order from Matan-
zas, Cuba, figure of Christ crucifed. 1t is a
work of art, The figure is finely formed and
even in its apparent agonies, causing the mus
cles of the limbs and chest to stand out with
great prominence, the anatomical proportions
are well preserved and the impression produc'
ed is not disagreeable as in some other treat
nents of the same subject. The hair of the
Saviour is soft and flowing, the weary pose of
the head as it falls over to the right shoulder
is good, and the expression of the counter
ance, although that of great sufferer, shows
resignation and hope. The figure will probab-
" be used for shrine in a church at Matan-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-03-20
The Tow Pistol Law.

Among the benefcent laws enacted by the
Iepislature this winter is Gan act to prohibit
the sale of toy pistols" which was introduced
and carried through by Senator Pennell OF
Androscoggin. 1t provides that whoever mas
in his possession a toy pistol for the explosion
of percussion caps or blank cartridges, with
intent to sell the same or sells or offers to sell
or give away the same, shall be fined not less
than five nor more than one hundEed dollars
and such person shall be liable for all damages
resulting from such selling, or giving away, to
lne recovered in an action on the case.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-03-20

The store of Messrs. Geo. A. Guptill & Co.,
corner of Newbury and India streets, was
broken into Saturday night and the contents
of the money drawer, some 1881 in silver and
coppers; 200 cigars and at least $50 worth of
tobacco stolen Entrance was effected by the
Newbury street door, the thieves forcing in the
panels that formerly had glass set in them, but
lately had been nailed up. Mr.. Guptill left
the store about 11.30 that night, and it is prob
able that the robbery was perpetrated about
70 o'clock, when the police had gone to the
station, as is customary. The robbery is thought
(, have been the work of parties familiar with
the premises.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-03-20
Cumberland county Fair.

The managers of the Cumberland County
Agricultural Society intend giving fair at
Presumpscot Park, September 18th, 18th, 18th
and 14th, that shall eclipse anything hereto
fore attempted. The complete fair will be
at the Park, and there will be fine stock ex-
hibited, town teams, and races. They hope
eventually to own Presumpscot Park
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-03-20
BOILER Skating Rlnk.

The fattering success that has characterized
all preyious exhibitions Al this fayorite place
of amusement will, it is foregone conclusion,
a,teud the exhibition of fancy skating to be
given this evening by Miss Edith Pierce, who
comes heralded by reports of brilliant tri-
nmpbs in other cities. No one should miss
seeing the graceful evolutions OF this queen Of
the rollers. AS usual large number will
participate in the general skating that precedef
and follows the exhibition.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-03-20

clan and Surgeon, will visit Portland on Fri
day, March 23d, remaining two days only, and
examine all who may call on him free of
charge, at Falmouth Hotel. Or. Fitzgerald is
meeting with remarkable success.
rnar0n Il
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-03-20
M. C. M. A.

The closing of the drawing school of the
Mechanics Association will be marked this
evening, at 7.30 o'clock, by an exhibition OF
the work done by the pupils, OF the Library
Room. The members of the association and
school with their friends are cordially invited
to be present
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-03-20
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate in this
county have been recorded at the Registry Oh
Deeds:
Standish-Chares Thompson to Charles D.
Phinney, land and buildings.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-03-20
TUESDAY MoRNINa. MARCH 20.

j. A. Cornish is in New York this week
buying goods for his new millinery store No.
444 Congress street, Harrington Block, and will
open March Doth
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-03-20
D06riDU.

AT the Deering town meeting yesterday,
Elias M. Jacobs (Rep.) was elected Treasurer
and Howard M. Blackstone (Rep.). Auditor by
a vote to IS to 70 for the Democratic candi-
dates.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-03-20

a Michigan boy ate bar of soap, drank a
iot oil soda water and went to bed to cure his
cold. The doctor had hard time to pull him
through, but the boy now says the next time
be catches cold he will use DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-03-20

81 am well man today" said neighbor
Jones after using one bottle of Adamsons Be-
tanic Cough Balsam. Trial size 10 cents.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-03-20

Mr.. j. Cornish has leased the store in Far
ington Block, No AL, and March 29th will
open with first class stock of millinery goods.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-03-20

STATE OF MAINE, CUMBERLAND, IS.
/, b. @. SOMERBY Cashier of the Canal Nation
al Bank of Portland" do solemnly swear that the
above statement is the best Of my knowledge
and belief. B. G. SOMERBY Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 18th day
Of March, 49S2.--
GEO. c. PETERS, Justice of the Peace.
C0rrect-Attest:
W. w. THOMAS,
+. w. BAILEY, Directors
FRANCIS FESSENDEN,j
marie DIT
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Brief lettings.

If you do not feel well try the Health Lift.
Rooms 1893 Middle Street, Portland, Me.
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STATE OF MAINE, COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND, IS.
I, VIM. A. Winship, Cashier of the above named
Bank, do solemnly swear that the above
statement is true to the best of my knowledge
and belief. VIM. A. WINSHIP, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 10th
day of March, 1888.
JOSEPH A. LOCKE, N. P.
Correct-Attest
!. P. FARRINGToN,l
JOS. WALKER, Directors.
Us. WINSLOW,
MARIO DIT
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DissoIution of CO-Partnership

EASTER CARDS-all prices, at Stock
bridges Music Store. mar20-d1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-23

The play of young Mrs. Winthrop" that
was such a success at the Madison Square
Theatre last year, will be presented in this
city Nov. Both. 1t is beautiful domestic
story by Bronson Howard, the well known
dramatist. and author of 1.-THE Bankers
Daughter" Saratoga" and other successful
plays. and from glance at its synopsis we
can well imagine why it has captured the
critics and theatre-goers in New York City
as it has. 1t is a story that often happens in
real life. Of husband and wife drifting apart
through Misunderstanding, and are happily
brought together by some little incident.
Such is the play Of Young Mrs. Winthrop"
that is to be produced here. No married
couple can afford to miss it, and tor that mat
ter no better lecture can be- given TO those
about to marry than to witness the perform
ance of this, 1t is gem of dramatic litera-
ture, and as such will long live in the hearts
eff the people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-11-23
ANIMAL SESSION


Yesterday was the second day of the
twelfth annual meeting of the Maine Free
Baptist Home Missionary Society in this city.
The object Of this society is to aid feeble
and destitute churches of the Free Baptist
denomination in this State in supporting
preaching; to establish churches in new
fields and to perform such other Christian
work as from time to time may appear their
duty.
The convention opened at o'clock with
prayer meeting, conducted by Rev. J. @.
Adams of South Parsonsfield. Following
this the business session convened.
The minutes of last session were read and
approved. The printed programme was
adopted Following is the list of officers for
the ensuing year.
Pre- sident-Rev. ii. J. White, Bath.
Vice Presidents-C. F. Penney, Augusta !;
J. J. Hall, Auburn.
Cor Sec'y-J. NJ. Lowder, Portland.
Rec Sec'y-F. Z. Dawson, Biddeford.
Treasurer-Ruius Deering, Portland.
The Executive Committee are the officers
above named ard the following additional
members .heF. Ii. L. flOWdTi. Ddnbor, ~
Wade and S. NJ. Cook the latter to be Auditor.
Voted to empower the Executive Committee
to fill any vacancy that may occur in the Of
fees.
AT II o'clock the meeting adjourned until
afternoon.
Ate O'Clock, p. NJ, the report of the treas
urer was received. showing that a churches
had contributed to the support of the Society
the past year at the rate of six and one-halt
cents to each member. The total assets OF
the society are S4,3l9.47; liabilities s777.50.
Receipts for the past year, S9S7.s3; expend-
itures 1882 81.
Following this the corresponding secretary
submitted his report.
Last evenings session commenced with
praise service led by Rev. r. w. Churchill
of Richmond, and lasting for half an hour.
Following came the reports from l.. NJ. agents
and addresses by Revs. X. l.. Howard Of
Bangor, j. Q Adams, J. NJ. Lowden and
others. At9 o'clock the meeting finally ad
iourned.