davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-13
The Prohibttory Amendment.


As lecturer upon the subject Of temperance
and as head of the Good Templar organization
20 900 strong in this State, we have had some
opportunity to learn the sentiments of the peo-
pie of Maine upon this constitutional amend
ment question. We d not hesitate to say
that we do not know of single minister OF the
gospel, or member of the Good Templar organ
Ization or active worker 10 the temperance
cause in Kuox county, who is not heartily in
favor of the proposed prohibitory amendment.
Further, we have met but two Good Templars
in the State, and no active workers outside OF
those two, who speak or write against the
adoption of the amendment. Certainly the
temperance organizations OF Maine have new
or received cordial aid and cooperation from
any one of the gentlemen now paraded as the
"prcfessed friends Of prohibition"
The Temperance men of Maine are loo famil-
lar with the enemy with which they have to
contend, and have leaders too familiar With
the object and function of constitutional Law,
to be called down from their noble work by let
ters written by men, Judges, sbishops or presi-
dents of colleges though they may be,) who
have never been seen actively at work for tho
suppression of this Gigantic crime of crimes"
as Senator Morrill, so aptly termed the liquor
traffic.
We claim the same propriety and right Of
this State to prohibit by constitutional amend
meDt the manufacture and sale OF intoxicat-
ing liquors that the United States claimed and
voluntary seryItude. Section of our Decia-
ration OF Rights has these significant words
"All power is inherent in the people, and they
have the unalienaDle right to institute govern
mept or change the same when their safety
and happiness require it." The temperance
pc 1ple OF his State, numbering In our opinion
two TO one OF the voting popui at on, believe
that the safety and happiness" of the State
require that this on-moving tide of public sem
timent should be "taken at its flood" ana CRY S.
talized into an amendment of the Constitution
to stand forever as a bulwsrk against the
licensing OF the liquor traffic. Slavery, out
lawed by the adoption of the Thirteenth Con-
s:itutional Amendment, cannot be revived or
legalized in this country except by the consent
of the people in their sovereign capacity. The
amendment was practically the death of slav-
cry, for no partisan majority in Congress could
re-establish il. The adoption bS the requisite
majority vote next September Of the proposed
constitutional amendment will outlaw the
liquor traffic in the State of Maine, so that no
partisan majority in the Legislature can license
or egalze it till the voice Of the people shall
reverse the fundamental lag. Prohibition Is
now at the mercy OF each legislature and a
new wind of political doctrine may sweep
license in upon US.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-13
GENERAL NEWS.

James A, Crawford aged 20, of North Littleton
N. H.. drowned Sunday night while rowing
across the Connecticut river.
Asahel H. Collins of Marlboro, Mass, hung
himself yesterday in his barn. He leaves about
SO 600 to the town of Marlboro for school pur-
poses.
The store of G. N. Ennis of Wood River juno
ton r. l.. containing the post-offiee, was burned
yesterday morning.
Steamer Brooklyn City from New York to Bris-
toll, Eng, has been spoken in lat. 500 North, long
200. She has a broken shaft. and is proceeding
under sail
The striking weavers of the Crescent mill at Fall
River, Mass, voted yesterday morning to return to
work to-day.
The Western Union Company has obtained an
Injunction in the Supreme Court restraining the
Ball imore Ohio Telegraph Company from con-
strnctiDg line of Telegraph wires along the east
side of New York.
A despatch from Nantucket says that Charles
OConnor is gradually sinking. He is expected to
live but a few honrS.
The mills of the Kentucky Lumber Company at
Williamsburg, KY, were burned yesterday. Loss
100000.
The liabilities of Henry May & Co. of Boston are
about 8 80 600. The assets are nominaly in ex-
cess of the liabilities.
President Shaw of tho Union Market National
Bank of WATERFOWL Mass, has secured $4,000
of the money stolen by Cashier Abbott, and only
$1,000 remain in Pierce City to be recovered.
The city election of MorrIstown, n. j., yesterday
resulted in the success of the Republican ticket.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-13
THE TARIFF.
The Features Of rIr. Hewi,,,s sin.

WASHINGTON, May 12.-In the House today Mr..
Hewitt of New York introduced a bill to modify
existing laws relating to duties imports and in
ternal revenue taxes and to enlarge the free list
After making notifications to simplify the admin
istration of the law, the bill provides thai
after the Both of June, 1884, the internal revenue
on brandy distilled exclusively from apples, peach
es and grapes shall be 10 cents on each proof GAL
Ion, or wine gallon when below proof. After Jan
uary i, 1885, no article mentioned in schedule /
COTTON and cotton goods shall pay higher of
duty than 40 per cent ad valorem; in schedule j
{hemp, ute and fax, than 80 per cent. in schedule
* (wooi and woolens), than 20 per cent, and car
pets and carpetings shall not pay higher rate than
80 per cent. ad valorem; and in schedules and G
(earthernware aud glassware and metals,) than so
per cent. On all articles, except those specifically
exec ted, mentioned in schedules chemicals, } d
(wood) G (provisions), NJ books, (sundries-oth-
or than precious stones) and Sugar there shall
be levied 80 per cent. of the duties now imposed.
On articles i'll schedule tobacco) there shall be
levied 80 per cent. of the duties now imposed On
still wines in casks the duty shall be 40 cents on
gallon. 1t repeats that clause of the law of 1883
iron and steel rivets screw, nail and fence wire
rods round in coils and loops valued at $40 cents
or less per pound and authorizes the Secretary of
the Treasury to refund to any manufacturer of
fence wire or wire baling ties the amount of duties
which may have been paid on imported iron or steel
wire rods actually uselin the manufacture Of fence
wire or baling ties. The bill also makes a number
OF additions to the free list.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-13
RISES TO EXPLAIN.
Statement of Capt. Munroe of the Steamer
City of Rome.

NEW YORK, May H. Capt. Munroe of the An
Choir line steamship City Of Rore, whose conduct
in passing the ship containing the survivors of the
State of Florida has been severely criticized has
made the following statement:
"On the 23d of April last while passing group
of six sailing vessels almost becalmed within dis
lance of two to three miles of each other; one
full rugged ship was observed at distance Of two to
three miles displaying signals which were inter
preted by me TO be "ehipwrecked crew State" but
no urgency signal displayed, if displayed
not seen by us. Had any such urgency signal been
displayed and seen by US it would have received i'm
mediate attention, but as it is not an unusual oc
curance for vessel TO have on board the crew of
some disabled ship it is not thought necessary to
tender assistance without being asked when there
is no danger to life. 1t was not until after
rival in Liverpool that hearing State line steamer
was overdue the incident became connected in my
mind with the indistnct signals which above YES
sci had made and when at once reported my con-
lecture to the proper quarter. The other officers
corroborate the captains story.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-13

CINCINNATI, o., May 1.-THE special grand jury
appointed to consider the crimes committed during
the riots reported "a indictments to-day, The
names of the indicted parties will not DO divuged
until arrests are made. One of the indictments was
for bribery against T. c. Campbell, the attorney
who defended Berner.
The jury say that the most searching investiga-
ton has failed to secure sufficient information to
identify any considerable number of those engaged
in the riot and destruction of life and property
March 20 and 80 Among the causes leading to the
riot the jury names defects in tho criminal code.
which exempt many citizens from jury duty and
almost preclude the possibility Of securing intell
gent jurors in criminal cases.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-13
THE OLD WORLD.
News by Gable From Different
Countries.
The Situation at DOngola Becoming
Alarming.
Massacre Of Christians in South
Africa.
Riot of seryians.

0I0t OF BerVkAub
VIENNA, May 12.-At Southwestern, a city in
Southeastern Hungary, serious difficulty occurred
yesterday in connection with public meeting of
Servians. About 5000 had assembled and were
about to elect chairman when justice of the
peace interfered. This caused serious riot and 1t
became necessary to summon the gendarmes and to
call out hussars. The Servian5 raised barricades
in the streets. The pacific spirit of the Germans
was at last successful. Several persons were
wounded.
The Situation i'm the East
CAIRO. May 1.-THE governor of Dongola tele
graphs that the situation is becoming alarming.
The inhabitants are in state of panic. Only four
companies of Egyptian regulars and 200 Bash1 ba-
zouks remain in the CITY, The rest of the garrison
is scattered through the province.
Advices from Korusko state that the wires be-
You'd that point are cut and that more fugitlyes
will be able to cross the desert.
Massacre of Christians i'm South Africa.
LONDON, May 12.-Advices from Durham, South
Africa, state that on Sunday, May 4, band OF the
Usufus attacked the congregation of worshippers
at the Norwegian mission station at IT,, inhaaoatki,
were killed. Though the missionaries were spared
the marauders returned at night and killed all the
Christians they could find.
Baker Pasha i'm London.
Baker Pasha, who was wounded near Tokar, ar.
rived In London today and the people cheered him
as he came in sight.
The swiss Elections.
BERNE, May 12.-The general elections yester-
day resulted in full conservative victory. All the
government measures, including providing for
an increase Of the salary of the minister to the
United States, were rejected.
The Franco Chinese Treaty.
PARIS, May 12.--Later dispatches confirm the
previous report of the signing of the Franco-Chi'
nese treaty. 1t is stipulated that China shall
at once withdraw her troops from Tonquin. The
treaty had already been ratified at Pekin before the
signatures were affixed. After the signing of the
treaty by Lii Hung Chang and Captain Fourier the
former gave grand banquet in honor of the latter.
Prime Minister Ferry conveyed tho news CON
corning the treaty to President Grevy, who at once
summoned the Cabinet to a meeting.
Gable Notes.
In the English House of Commons Monday
George Anderson an advanced liberal, gave notice
that he should shortly make a motion TO condemn
the existence of the House of Lords. The announce
ment was received with great hilarity,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-13
E METHoDIsTs.
Proceedings of the General Conference
Color No Bar 10 the Right to Hold
Office i'm hurch

PHILADELPHIA, May 12.-At the General Con-
ference of the Methodist Episcopal Church this
morning Bishop Harris, Secretary of the Board of
Bishops, announced that the bishops met last Satur-
day in Bishop Simpsons room to consider the ques-
tions presented by the conference, and agreed on
the folowipg In view of the action of two OF your
standing committees considering the establishment
of two Episcopal residences abroad and of the dis
cussion of the question by the General Conference
i is not wise to fix on Episcopal residence at this
time in Europe, India, Africa or any one of those
countries, and it shond be SO decided this would
not affect opinion hitherto expressed as to the
number of bishops to be elected by this conference
Rev. Bennett Mitchell of the North Iowa Confer
ence offered g. resolution that a committee OF IL,
one from each General Conference district, be APP
pointed to organize a connexional society to raise
fund for worn out preachers their widows and or
phans. 1t was referred to the Committee on Tenn
poral Economy with instruction to report at ear
" date. resolution was adopted that color is no
bar to the right or privilege to any Office in the
Methodist Episcopal Church.
The report of the Committee on the Episcopacy
win regard to Episcopal residences in foreign eoun
tries was then taken up.
Rev. DR.; Marshall W. Taylor was given leave to
withdraw his amendment with regard to Africa as
an Episcopal residence
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-13
WORK OF THE FLAMES.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. May 12.-The village of
Riverside across the river from Turner's Falls had
a serious fire this morning which caught from a
defective chimney in William G. Johnson,s grocery
store. This building contained the post office
being occupied by johnson a dwelling The fire
spread with such rspidity that johnson barely es-
much as suit of clothes, and the contents OF the
building were entirely destroyed. high wind was
blowing and the fire spread taking Johnsons barn,
barns and dwelling house, owned by Nathaniel
Holmes, were burned and a three-story wooden
store ana dwelling house of l.. NJ. Tucker nearly de-
stroyed. Inc local fire department was powerless
ana II steamer and assistance from Turner'S
Falls mad not arrived the whole village must have
ana Tucker also partially insured
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-13
STAR ROUTES.
walsh Before the snringer Gon,u,iu.

Walsh Before the Springer @ Committee.
WASHINGTON, May 12.-Mr. John A. Walsh was
examined to-day before the Springer committee
He gave detailed history of his connection with
the Star routes as contractor. After the investi-
cation by the committee of the 47th Congress
witness was approached by Chaee Andrews, one of
Bradys clerks, who handed him a list. and witness
found he was down for So, 600 Walsh, continuing
6ia testimony. said: ] asked what for? "That
congressional investigation" he said. Well, did
noI nave any money for the investiga
ton. Than Andrews said the "old man. wanted to
see me. BRADY was the "old man.') went to see
him, and he asked about money. l said. "Andrews
was not in earnest?" "Yes indeed ;" he replied
"Ny Cod said, II have not any IS 600" short
ly after the route was cut down one trip and nv
whole line was thrown into the utmost disorder
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-13
a FAMILY DIFFERENTIATED.
A Terrible Affair which Occurred in N
New York Lodging House.

A Terrible Affair which Occurred in n
New York Lodging House.
New YORK, May 12.-Tonight shortly before 9
o'clock, Isaac D. Edrehi, chemist, aged 60 years.
for some time living apart from his wife, Frances
went to visit her at her lodgings at No. 124 East
Seventy-frst street. Their son Charles lad of
five years, was playing in the ROOM After some
would come back and live with him. She answered
no, and thereupon without any warning he drew
revolver and fired at her she turned to flee from
the ROOM The bullet struck her in the back, frac-
turing the spine and causing a wound which will
undoubtedly. prove fatal He then levelled the
weapon at his son and shot him through the head,
house. While running up Seventy-irst street, be-
tween Lexington and Third avenues, he placed the
pistol against his right temple and fired the third
time and fell headlong upon the sidewalk, expiring
instantly.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-13
WASHINGTON.

The House committee elections to-day by a
vote of to o. agreed to report in favor of seating
Wallace the contestant in the Ohio election Of
Wallace vs. Mckinley.
Ex-senator Sabin has written Secretary Mcpherson
OF the National Republican Committee that he will
at once retire from the Craftsmanship of the COM
q nks, will not elect chairman until few
6aJs before the convention meets
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-13
THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,
Published every day Sundays excepted by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,

Published every day Sundays excepted by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
AT 81 EXCHANGE STREET, PORTLAND, ME.
TERMS Eight Dollars Year. To mail subscrip-
ers Seven Dollars Year, If paid In advance.
RATES OF ADVERTISING: One inch of space, the
length Of column, constitutes square
$3.50 per square, daily first week; % cents per
week AFTER three Insertions less, $780, contnu-
ing every other day after first week, 80 cents.
Half square, three insertions or less, rs cents; one
week, 800; $50 cents per week after.
SPECIAL NOTICES, one-third additional.
Under head of 'AMUsEMENTs" and AUCTION
SALEs 90 per square per week; three insertions
or less, $1.6O.
THE MAINE STATE PRESS.
Published every THURSDAY MORNING, at $3.50
year; If paid in advance, $500 year.
Advertisements inserted IN the "MAINE STATE
PRESS (which has a large circulation in every part
of the State) for 90 per square for first insertion
and 80 cents per square for each subsequent inser
ton.
Address all communications to
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-13
POLITICAL.
Chairman Jones's Reply 10 General But

ALBANY, May IL. George o. Jones, chairman Of
the Greenback State committee of New York, in
reply to General Buffers statement concerning him
says in the Journal: 81 am not surprised at But
ler's ignorance of who am since my time. money
and efforts have been spent during the past Few
years 10 efforts to advance the GTeenback party,
while General Buffers political associations have
led him in other directions. AS 70 whether am IN
favor of his nomination and will support him II
nominated depends upon the answer he makes pub
lie 10 the resolution contained in my letter to him.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-13
HEADQUARTERS MAINE MILITIA,
ADJUTANT GENERAL OFFICE,

HEADQUARTERS MAINE MILITIA,
ADJUTANr GENERALS OFFICE,
Augusta, May 9, 1884.
General Orders. No. IL:
/. The annual armory inspection of the
Volunteer Militia will be made upon the dates
given below, unless specially notified of diff
ierent date by the Inspector General:
Wednesday, May 11-Company G. LIST Reg't,
Biddeford.
Thursday, May 15-Company F, LIST Rsg't,
Augusta.
Friday, May Accompany Il, LIST Reg ,Gar.
diner.
Monday, May 19-Company H, I'd Reg't,
Waterville.
Tuesday. May 2o-Company E. I'd Reg't.
Wednesday, May 81 Company @, 1st Reg't,
Dexter.
Thursday, May 22-Company r, I'd Reg't,
Dover
Friday, May 23-Company B, I'd Rsg't, Old
town.
saturday, May 24-Compauy e., I'd Reg't,
Bangor.
Monday, May 26-Compauy A, I'd Reg't,
Hampton.
Tuesday, May 27-Company D, 1st Reg't,
Norway
Wednesday, May 2S-Company G, LIST Reg't,
Auburn.
Thursday, May 29-1st Platoon of Battery,
Lewiston.
Monday, June 2-Com panies A aud B, LIST
Reg't, Portland.
Tuesday, June accompany E, 1st Reg and
I'd Platoon of Battery, Portland.
III. The seyeral organizations will parade
in full dress; with knspsacks, blankets rolled
on top Of, and overcoats and blouses packed III
same. and will parade promptly at o'clock,
on dates named.
Ill The Inspector General will make the
inspection or designate an officer to do so, and
will report to the Chief,
through the Adjutant General, the condition
of the armories, books and military property;
also such suggestions as he may deem impor-
tant upon the system of instruction, drill and
discipline, in the several organizations
By order of the Commander-in-Chief:
GEORGE L. BEAL,
Adiutant Ganara1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-13
rliot Deiegatcs UnanimDus for NI-. Reed

Eliot Delegates Unanimous for M-. Reed.
The Republicans of Eliot held their Caucus
Saturday evening, May 10Th, for tho election
of delegates to attend the District Convention,
and chose the following, viz: f. A. Staples,
S. A. Remick, James G. Lyaston and Ma
thaniel KuowltoD.
Sylvester Bartlett, Esq, after a speech
eulogizing the services of Hon. T. B. Reed,
prese nted the following resolution, which was
unanimously adopted:
Resolved. That the delegates elected be re-
quested to vote for aud use all honorable
means to secure the denomination OF Hon. I.
B. Reed. MN
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-13
LATEST MARINE NEWS.
Crushed i'm Oh 9 ice.

CHARLorTETowN, P, E. L., May 12.-Steamships
Turnstal and Benona, were reported in the ice off
the north side Saturday, and on Sunday night the
Turnstal got nipped off St. Peters bay light aud
sank In heavy northwesterly flow. The captain
and crew landed with great difficulty.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-13
NEW YORK.

shipping Commissioner Duncan Removed
NEW YORK, May l2.-Judge Wallace to-day
moved Shipping Commissioner Duncan for not
properly performing his duties, and appointed
James Z. Reed as his successor Reed Is a uiember
of the Union League Club, and acts as President
Arthurs secretary while the latter is in this city.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-13
TWELVE LOST.
Sunk by Collision at SeA-OnIy seven of
Crew OF Nineteen Saved,

Crew of Nineteen Saved
MONTREAL, Ma. 12.-Capt Anderson of the
Norwegian bark Venus, from London, reports that
on the 18th ult., SO miles SSw Of ST. Pierre, col
lided with the French banker Pasquebet, which
sank Immediately. The latter carried a crew Of
were landed at St. Pierre on the following day.
Boats were lowered and careful search made, but
no Survivors were found. So IL persons must have
slightly damaged.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-13

An explosion occurred yesterday morning in
small building used for illuminate at the Union
metallic cartridge factory in Bridgeport Conn.
William Hutchinson, Jr., the only occupant. was
instantly killed. The building was blown to atoms
james Leverity, another employe who stood within
a few feet Of the building was struck by piece Of
timber, but escaped serious injury.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-13
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

WASHINGTON, May 10.
The indications for New England today are fair
weather, northwesterly winds, becoming variable,
slight rise in temperature.
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
Ill 27 P MI
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-13

During trial trip yesterday of a new style parlor
car built by the PeunsA lvania Railroad Co.. the car
was thrown from the track by misplaced ssitoh.
Three persons were badly injured, one Of whom,
G.. W. Arthurs, foreman of the round house died
last evening.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-13
HEersey Memorial Tablet,

The loss by the fire at La Grange was over
$4,000, and insurance $9491. The york of re-
building will commence at once.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-13
HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION, NJ: NJ,

HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION, NJ NJ,
AUGUSTA, May 8, 1884.
General Orders, No. 2:
/. The following changes on the staff OF the
Major General Commanding are hereby an
nounced:
Lieutenant Colonel d. O'C. O'Donoghue,
Assistant Adintsnt General, to be Division In
spector, with rank of Lieutenant Colonel,
March %, 1884, vice Richards, promoted.
Frank z. Nye, to be Assistant Adjutant
General, with rank of Lieutenant Colonel,
March %, 1884, vice O'Donoghue, appointed
Inspector.
II. The headquarters of the Division will
be at Augusta, and all communications per-
tanning to the official business of the Division
should be addressed to Lieut.. Col. Nye, Asst
Adi't General, at that place.
BY command of Major General Chamberlain:
THos. p. SHAW,
Major and Aide-de- Camp.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-13
WILLIAM w. CORCORAN.

The Man WhD Has shaken Hands With
Every President of the United states
Except Washington His RecOllectien7
of Chief Justice llarshall-A WeliPro-
served Millionaire and Philanihrophist.