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The Portland daily press., 1885-08-04
Saved by a Woman,s Plea,

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A celebrated murder case, which has been
occupying the attention Of the courts here
for years past, has come to an unexpected
end The case was that Of Edward Bean.
about 25 years of age, charged with killing
Henry Stevens in Gregg county In a for
mer trial Bean was found guilty and SEN
fenced to death. The Court of Appeals
granted new trial, and the case came be-
fore the jury. When called upon to plead,
young Bean arose and in a voice trembling
with emotion said Your honor and gen.
tlemen OF the. jury, plead guilty as an ac-
complice to the murder of Henry Stevens,
and appeal to your humanity for mercy
There waS-not dry eye in the court room
Under the Texas statutes, Bean deliberately
surrendered his life and left it with the jury
to say whether he should die or live. A still
more tragic scene took place when the widow
of Stevens came forward, leaning on the arm
OF her venerable father, DR.. Venom, and with
voice which to the self-confessed murderer
must have sounded like an angels, she
pleaded for the murderer's life because of
his youthfulness when the crime was perpe-
trated, and said; "And for his broken
hearted mothers sake | ask yon, gentlemen,
not to shed his blood" Although a thous-
and people were present, yet pin could
have been heard to drop as the widow took
her seat. With tears streaming down their
bronzed cheeks the jury retired, and within
afeW moments returned. Gentlemen" " said
the Judge, "have you reached a verdict?'
I'VE have, your Honor" said the foreman.
we fix the punishment at hard labor in the
penitentiary for life" The face of the
young prisoner. over whose head the death
sentence had hung for months, instantly
frightened. He lifted his hand, as though
to hide a tear and murmured n nravar
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-04
Meaning of the Nanne Grant.

In the book on family names by the late
Rev. William Arthur, the father Of ex-Presi-
dent Arthur, the meaning OF the name Grant
is explained. The book is entitled, "An ETY.
mological Dictionary of Family and Chris
tian Surnames;' -
"Of this name Playfair remarks shat IL
may be derived from the Saxon, Irish or
French. In the Saxon Grant signifies crook
ed or bowed. Thus Cambridge the town
and university in England, so called, signi
fies crooked bridge, or rather a bridge
upon the Cam river or the crooked OF r.Nind-
ing river. The Saxons called this town
Grant Bridge, cam in the British and Grant
IN the Saxon being OF the same signincance
crooked.
$50 Mons Gramphius, the Grsmpi.n Hill.
was called by the Laxons 'Granz Ben, or the
crooked hill, but we cannot see how, from
this Saxon word, the surname should be bor-
rOwed.
In the old Irish, grand ha signifies ugly.
brave, valorous, and from thence many are
inclined to think that the surname Grant Is
taken from grand which in the Irish is
sounded short, and thereby the letter d az
the end OF the word Is changed into l. and
thus grand into grant. The surname, it
seems, was thus pronounced in England about
400 years ago.. for Richard Grant was mads
Archbishop of Canterbury in the wear 1929.
and Is, In Mr.. Andersen genealogical tables.
as well as by others, called Richard Grant
But the English historians of that time
writing in Latin, call HIM Richard Macnus'
which plainly shows that they took Grant to
be the same with the French Grand and the
Latin Magnus, to which let us add that In
the old Mrits the article the is put before
the surname Grand "
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-04
AT MT. MccREcoR.
General Hancock and Staff Visit
Mrs. Grant.
Relic Seekers Interfere with Work
Upon General Grants Tomb.
An Address Issued Ito the Clergy OF
the United States.

Mt. MCGREGoR, N. Y, Aug. 3.--At IL
O'Clock General Hancock arrived on special
train, he and his staff of officers, all in full
dress uniform. Potter Palmer and j. W.
Drexel of New York, the latter the proprie-
tor OF Mt. McGregor, came on the train at
General Hancock's request The salute of
II guns was not fired as he did not wish to
disturb the family. He walked up the path
surrounded by his officers to the cottage,
acknowledging the salute of those drawn up
along the way. On the piazza Colonel Grant
received the party, which passed around the
house into the office, where General Hancock
went into the sitting room and paid his re-
spects to Mrs. Grant, The entire party then
visited the parlor, where they passed by the
open casket, and then proceeded to the hotel.
General Hancock and staff returned to
Saratoga at o'clock. The General has ap-
pointed Col Schuyler Crosby, ex-governor of
Montana, as aide-de-camp for special SER
vice at the funeral
New YORK, Aug. 3.-The executive COM
mittee of the Grant Monument Association
In New York today issued the following ad-
dress:
TO The Clergy Of the United States
The family of General Grant having selected
site within the city of New York for the final rest
ing place OF his mortal remains it is proposed that
great national monument be erected which shall
appropriately honor and perpetuate the memory
OF the great soldier of this country In aid of this
noble undertaking it has been suggested that a
collection be taken in all the churches of the
:. United States on the day of worship next follow
ing the final obsequies of the illustrious dead, and
therefore cordially invited to make contributions
towards the erection of memorial column which
shall testify In fitting manner for future ages
our admiration of the matchless soldier and wise
statesman, and Illustrate also the conspicuous
example of his faithful religious character
(Slgned) RICHARD I. GREENER, Sec'y.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-04
Old Orchard React,

Judge Enoch Foster, wife and son are at
Hotel Fiske where they will spend the week.
Mr.. Chas. d. Munger, an insurance agent
Of Portland, is at the Beach for his nine
teenth season. He resides at the Ingleside
The Salvation Army will hold forth in
Music Hall Wednesday evening next
Chief of Police Lyons is enforcing the
Sunday law here and the proprietors of all
the places open last Sabbath will probably
be required to appear before court this week.
This includes large number Of the leading
business firms in Old Orchard and a lively
time is expected. The fine is $40 for each
offense.
A fair was held by the children of the Old
Orchard House last evening in aid of the
Fresh Air Fund of Washington. All kinds
of fancy work and knick-knacks were on
sale and a good sum was realized
The society event of the week will be a
grand floral carnival at Manager Whitney's
elegant rink Seven beautiful floral designs
will be offered for the best displays of flow
ers on costumes. Special rates from Port
land.
A little child, the son of Mr.. George A.
Mooney, died at the Lawrence House at A
O'Clock yesterday morning. The little boy
was taken i'll with internal Inflammation
soon after arriving here week ago and
grew worse until his death. The body was
taken to Montreal early yesterday morning
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-04
Y. M. c. a. State Convention.

The nineteenth annual convention Of the
Young Mems Christian Associations of
Maine will be held in Bangor, Oct. % to 25.
1t is expected that the attendance will be
larger than in former years, on account of
the increased interest in association work.
An effort will be made to secure interesting
speakers from out of the State. Free enter
tainment will be furnished all accredited del
egates by the Bangor Association, and reduc-
ed rates viii be secured at the hotels and on
the trains
Following is list of topics and the names
of those who will present papers upon them !:
The Importance Of meetings for young men on
ly, and the best methods for conducting
Is the Bible adapted to the needs of the young
men of today; and, If so, why? y?................
.:........... G. w. Field, d. D.. Bangor
Training class for Christian workers. s............
Personal study OF the Bible necessary for spirit
ual power. Rev. Geo. b. IIsey, Bangor
College work; its Importance and value. .......
State work; how shall it be sustained and its
usefulness increaSed2. d2.........................
...Rey. IL. p. Winter, Portland
Boys work; what are its prominent features
and how may they be practically manifested.
Geo. F. French. Portland
What advantages have accrued to work for
young men as a result of securing association
Duldlngs?. ............,J. A. Gauld Bangor
Association work in its peculiar adaptation to
the wants and temptations of young men.....
..........................Re Rev. A. s. Ladd Bangor
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-04
OCEAN PARK.
Annual Meeting Of the Association
Other Matters.

There were no meetings yesterday morn
ing after the early prayer meeting at $50
o'clock.
The funeral services of the late Moses G.
Hadley were held at the Temple at p. m.
Music was furnished by double quartette.
Rev. E. w Porter and II. f. Wood, the lat
ter pastor Of the church Of which the de-
ceased was a member, oficiated. Prayer
was offered by Rev. B. T. Hayes, D. D., of
Bates College.
The Ocean Park Association met at 2.sO
p, IN.
Rev. ]. J. Hail. secretary, called the meet
ing to order, and prayer was offered by Rev.
Mr.. Raymond. Rufus Deering, ESQ.,, of
Portland, was chosen chairman pro tenn
The secretary reported from the board of
| directors, and the treasurer submitted his
| report which showed an exceedingly pros
| porous condition Of the association. The
| society then proceeded to elect officers for
the ensuing year. and the following were
chosen:
President-Rufus Deering, Esq, Portland.
Secretary-Rev. j. J. Hall, Auburn.
Treasurer-B. f. Haley, Esq, Newmarket, N.
H.
:, Directors Rufus Deering, J. j. Hall, B. T.
hSleE, T. w fortcr, l. ~. stewart, S. q. HaIn1l-
Jordan, George Goodwin.
Messrs. Moulton, Hamilton and Porter
! were nominated committee to devise ways
and means to enable persons Of small means
| to attend the assemblies.
The subject of streets came up. The pres
ident and secretary were instructed to pre-
pare resolution expressing the thanks Of
the association to the town Of Old Orchard
for the manner in which they have fulfilled
their contract.
Adjourned to meet at $50 p. M, Tuesday.
August 11th, in the Ocean Park dining hall
The directors will have meeting at 1.30 D.
m. on the same day.
ORIENTAL ENTERTAINMENT.
Sanahbrah, or John Smith, was greeted
with a large audience. The stage was decor
ated with the household goods and gods of
an Indian bungalow. The mode of life was
aptly illustrated by the lecturer, who ap-
peared in full native dress.
Another entertainment will be given this
evening. The Orchard Beach train leaves
Ocean Park after the lecture, in time to con-
meet with the 9.34 train for Portland.
The Bates Theological Alumni Convention
meets to-day.
Tomorrow, August 9TH, will be "Children's
Day." There will be music by the band.
recitations by the children, readings and adj
dresses by Sunday School workers.
August 6-9-Convention Of Christian
Workers.
A special programme has been prepared
for each day
A grand musical convention win be held
August 1919.
The Assembly will continue until August
23d.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-04
WELL FIXED.
WE'LL FIXED.
The Grant Family will Nave About @
Million Dollars to SubsiSt On.

NEW YORK, Aug. 3.-The fortune of the
Grant family is going to be greater sven than
has been calculated. The endowment fund
of a quarter of million presented to the gen
eral some years ago is now thought to be q
perfectly safe investment, and at the worst
the income from it at per cent is guaranteed
for a long time to come. Mark Twain says
that the family's share of the war book will
reach half a millions. and he understands
that, under the will, this will bessdivided be-
tween the widow and the children.s .sIThe sta
tuette made by Gebhardt is having an exten-
sive sale, and, as it is copyrighted, the pro-
ceeds are secured to the Grants. A life-size
bust, made by the same sculptor from sit
tings and the cast taken after death, is to be
marketed in the same way. Care has been
taken to exclude all other artists from sAy
facilities for work, The same precaution
has kept photographers from making pic
lures of the interior of the Mt. MeGreger
cottage. save one operator, whose negatives
have been protected by copyright, and are
under the control of Colonel Fred Grant.
From all these sources, friends figure up an
aggregate of full million.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-04
AT WORK ON THE TOMB.
Morbid Curiosity of the New York
Public

New YORK, Aug. 3.-The first workman
who appeared to resume his labors on the
temporary tomb for General Grant, yester-
day, had to force his way through crowd
of people. Some had their handkerchiefs
half-flled with sand, others carried frag-
ments of bricks, pebbles, twigs, punches Of
leaves and lite sheafs of grass that had been
gathered as near the tomb as possible
Michael McCann, the foreman, staked out
around the tomb square about 40 feet on a
side and stretched a stout rope ON the stakes.
Then he got squad of park policemen and
ordered them to keep the square clear. Sew
enteen bricklayers and laborers began to
work. A Thousand people begged for frag-
ments OF brick for mementos, and got them.
The ground to the south of the tomb has
been levelled of, and the greater part Of the
broad read that follows the sweep of the
Hudson has been covered with gravel. The
tomb will be completed on Wednesday
night, and on Thursday all litter will be
cleared away, guard will be set in front
of the tomb, and if the crowd continues to
pour into the park daily number of police
men will be detailed to watch it, The old
Claremont House, /, that stands just within
the park and has stood there for hundred
years, had its wide piazzas full of merry
people, and scores of vehicles were sheltered
under its sheds. The proprietor is doing
rushing business, and holds a five years
lease.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-04
Fishing In Maine.

"Yes," said a prominent Boston dealer in
fishing tackle, to Globe reporter, ''that's
the general complaint People would like
to go fishing but they don't know where to
find the fish. The best fishing grounds in
New England are in Maine, New Hampshire
and Massachusetts. OF course there are
many good spots outside of these states, but
for the most part they have only local repu-
tation. wish you would correct state
ment that saw in the Globe the other day,
saying that the Rangely lakes were all played
out. That is not fact Several sportsmen
who have been down there this season re-
port first-class luck. However, if Rangeley
were played out the Dead river region,
which is receiving considerable attention
this season, would more than fill its place.
Add Moosehead lake to the two above and
you have the best known grounds in Maine
for trout, black bass, perch, pickerel, etc. Of
course there are other little ponds with five
syllable, ,jaw-breaking names scattered all
through the State, but the length of the name
generally stunts the growth of the fish
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-04
Maine Postal CHANCES

A Washington special to the Advertiser
says the following information regarding the
postal changes in Maine is furnished from
the office of the superintendent of the rail
way mail service:
On the route from Belgrade to New Sharon, the
mail leaves. Belgrade sdaily, except Sundays at
4.30 D. M, or on the arrival of the train; and i'm
returning leaves New Sharon at 6 q. n. or in sea
son to connect with the train.
The following Maine postmasters have
been commissioned:
Ira Shaw, Gouldsborough
f. S. Holmes, Olamon.
o. H. Smith, Caribou.
III. G. Holden, Charleston.
w. II. Hamlin, Casco.
H. f. Libby, Pittsheld.
The following postmasters have been ap-
pointed to Maine offices:
Guilford-J. Hudson, vice G. w. Pratt removed
Bowd0inham-F. Il. Jack, vice A. s. Purington
removed.
Foxeroft-J. F. Arnold ivice H c. Prentiss re-
moved.
orrington-S. Bolton, vice Albert H. Smith re-
moved.
Monmouth-M 0. Edwards vice A. Beals re-
moved.
Castine-F. E. Lewis, vice N p Noyes re-
moved.
Lincoln-M B. Pinkham, vice Harrison Piper,
removed.
China--F. f. Doe. vice f. O. Brainerd removed
Sedgwlck-A. c. Liscourt, vice Joshua Watson
removed.
stetson-H. W. Brown, vice j. A. Jordan re-
signed
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-04
News of Osman Digna's Death
Confirmed.
In Parliament.

CAIRO, Aug. 3.-Hatlin Bey has written to
Gen Grenfell confirming the news of Osman
Digna'S DEATH
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-04
The sowdoin School Of Science.

The Bowdoin Summer School of Science
closed yesterday after very successful term
of five weeks The course comprised lee
lures and laboratory work in mineralogy,
general chemistry, qualitative and quantita-
tive analyses. Instruction has been given
by Prof. Robinson of the college, assisted by
J. Torrey, 'S4, Assistant Professor of Chem
istry at Lafayette College. Although no
special advertising was done, upwards of %
teachers availed themselves of the course
among them representatives of Dartmouth,
Wesleyan, Harvard, Bates, Colby and Bow
dom. On Saturday the students, through
their representative, Mr.. E. r. Goodwin.
Bates, 76, principal of the Manchester, N.
H., High School, presented Prof. Robinson
with well filed purse as a slight token of
their appreciation of his instruction.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-04
a CHICAGO CONVENTION INcI-
DENT,
What May Have Influenced "ceorgs
w. Curtis and His Conscience"
Chattanooga (Tenn.l Journal.l

Lthdttdnooga NIenn.) Journal
Yes" said Major Pettibone, member Of
Congress from the First District, to a Jour
nal representative yesterday, ''the Mugwump
opposition to Blaine was organized after the
convention and was not spontaneous out
burst OF indignation such as we might ex-
pect from such truly good men as compose
this holier-than-thou company. II this Is
not so, the conduct Of George Vim. Curtis
after Blaine was nominated was peculiar at
least, and had his suggestions been needed
would have placed him in an embarrassing
position.
"The intervening time between the Presl-
dental nomination and the balloting for
Vice President was full of excitement and
anxious canvassing of the merits of the
various names suggested. The Tennessee
delegation were seated but short distance
from the New Workers, and was frequently
thrown with members Of that delegation. At
one Of the most exciting periods l Joined a
group, among whom George VIM. Curtis was
q. prominent figure. They were discussing
the probability of securing the nomination
OF my old friend and colleague, Prof. Andrew
ID. White. Curtis was enthusiastic on the
subject. He seemed to be the father Of the
movement, and insisted onmaking the effort.
He turned to me and said very earnestly,
You ought to be for President White We
have thought to have you make speech
supporting his nomination, as a representa-
tive of the South ! said that were it pos
sible there was no man In the country that
would rather see win the honor, but that
| knew that the suggestion had been sprung
too late, and that it could not be accon-
plished, at the same time turning to White to
see from his look what he thought of ii. He
shook his head in positive and imploring
way, which indicated that he was opposed to
the move, and did not desire to have the
motion made. Others, among them Roose-
it was too late, and in the hurry and excite
ment of the moment of an impending ballot
the proposition was abandoned. Now sup
pose it had been carried out, and Curtis
nominee had been selected. how would his
conscientious opposition to Blaine and his
fidelity to. his own nominee been brought
together2"
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-04
RAILWAY MATTERS.

1t is believed that the projected road from
Ottawa to the st. Lawrence at Morrisburg,
some miles below Ogdensburg, will be built,
as the Dominion government has voted it a
subsidy of 5000 mile. From Morrisburg it
is but few miles to Norwood, N. Y, where
connection can be had with the Ogdensburg
and Lake Champlain and with the Rome
Watertown and Ogdensburg. This would
give the Canadian Pacific very direct line
to the New York Central
The earnings and expenses of the Canadian
Pacific for June and for six months have
been as follows:
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-04

work ON the railway between Suakim and
berDer. de also announced the government
Mas arranging for the withdrawal of the
;1n hu;1Inopean troops now at Suakim, and the
October next. ''00 III
A committee of the House of Commons is
at present discussing the criminal act amend
ment bill raising the age of consent in girls
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-04
A ST. LOUIS DELEGATION.
Thirty Leading Citizens to Take Part
in fho EiI1eraI

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Aug. 3-Mayor Frances
has, appointed delegation of some thirty
leading citizens of the city to go to New York
and take part in the solemn ceremonies of
next Saturday. This delegation will leave
here on Wednesday in special Pullman car
The mayor has also asked some twenty
meet this delegation at the Fifth Avenue
Hotel on Friday morning, and join them in
paying the last sad tribute to their old and
honored friend. General Hancock has been
notified of the appointmentment of this dele
CATION, and has been requested to give it a
suitable place in the procession.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-04
THE WEATHER.

Mean daily bar. 30 085 Maximum ther. .647
Mean daily ther. .61.4 Minimum ther.. .55.7
Mean daily DIV pt.566 Max. vel. wind. 20 SE
Mean dailyhum'y847 Total rainfall.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-04
VIRGINIA HoNORS GRANT.
All the State Offices to be Closed
EitZ Hugh 1 ea to Act as Aida.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3.-2The Governor of
Virginia has issued proclamation directing
mat all the state offices be closed on the day
OF Grants funeral, and requesting that citi-
vices.
General Hancock has telegraphed to Fitz
Hugh Lee, the Democratic nominee for gov
e@rnoT @ to act as aide in the obsequies of Gen
eral Grant next Saturday
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-04
WINDOW sPEcULAToRs.
Doing Rushing Business In Renting
Places of Vantage.

NEW YORK, Aug 3.-The World says
Real estate men are doing rushing business
in renting balconies, windows and seats to
sion. There has already been such de-
mand for places of observation that no fixed
prices are set, but bids are invited. Six
windows in a Fifth avenue residence, near
Thirtieth street, were rented for 500 to a
speculator Saturday. He claims to have al
pay him handsomely. The principal hotels
on the route decline to negotiate with others
than regular patrons, as they have received
numerous applications for rooms on the day
of the obsequies. Regular agencies have
been established where seats can be secured
but the number of people who can be accom-
mOdated is cOmnaratiYelV small
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-04

Place of
Observation
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-04
A Bold Burglar.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, August 3-The masked burg
lar with whom ManagerOakes had terrific strug-
gle Sunday morning raided the residence of Hon.
W. H. Merriam this morning. He met Mr.. Mer,
ram in the hall, covered him with a pistol and
made him hand over his valuables which included
Iil diamond studs, shirt buttons and gold watch,
OF the front door. AS he was masked there is no
cue except description of his size. There is
Rttu RdtaI excitement and people are clamoring for
better police protection.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-04
Grand Band Tournament at Nam
taSket,

boston, Aug. 3.--A grand band tourna-
ment men under the direction of D. W. Reeves of
Proyidence fdtot d will begin at Nantasket Sunday
Engagements have been made with Dod-
worth, worth Band of New York; Colts Armory
Band Of Hartford, Conn; Chandler's Band
Oh Fortland, Me, and several other first-class
organizations to combine with the American
~ panu. M There will be several great features
anvil chorus and battery of light artillery.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-04
New Hampshire campmeeting Asso-

WEIRs, N. H., Aug. 3.-The New Hamp-
sllre campmeetlng association will hold its
annual ann a meeting here, commencing Aug. 18th
atl9 af af fconllnnlng four days. Hon. w. F. Frye
W. Blair and c. A. Sulloway of Manchester
are expected to address the meetings.