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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-10-20
PRISON REFoRMERS.
Fourth Annual Session of the Con-
gress in Detroit, Mich.

DETROIT, Mich, 19.-The first business session
OF the fourth national prison congress was held
TINS morning. A. A. Brush, warden Of Sing Sing,
N T., conducted the discussion OF the topic
PRISON labor" The first proposition he brought
up was the necessity of productive labor in
PRISONS the reasons given being disciplinary,
relormatory and financial. General X. Brnker-
hon OF the Ohio board of corrections and chari-
ties, announced his belief that Ohio had about
SolVed the prison labor problem notwltnstandIng
the recent opposition to 1t. He described the
Piece price'S plan of prison labor, which In the
tion. The subject was further discussed by
Messrs Brockway of Elnlira, N. Y, Massey. OF
toronto, and few others, opposed contract LABOR
fIolessor Francis Wayland OF Yale college, SIat-
ed MS position as favorable to the contract sys-
TEN 1t is his belief that the complaint against It
NOT yet time to pronounce condemnation OF the
contract system Charles 4. Foulton OF Cnlca-
go, believed different systems were practlcal un-
DER dlferent circumstances and that tne govern
ment should have sole control OF all prison labor
Charles Dudley Warner, editor of the Hartford
factor in prison REFORM"
AT the afternoon session "PriS0n StatlstlcS'' was
discussed, and the following resolution offered by
president Hayes was adopted: Resolved, "Inat
committee of three members of the association pc
appointed for the purpose of bringing to the at
tstcs OF the prisons of the United States, and OF
tne several States by an appropriate department
OF the general government"
PRESIDENT Hayes announced the subject OF
"Women's PRISONS which subject was openedby
a paper by Mrs. C. +. Coffin of Chicago on "Re-
formatories, police matrons, ETC."
In the evening large audience paid close at
tention to the addresses, the first of which was
"Sundry anomalies in the criminal jurisprudence"
by Prof Francis Wayland of Connecticut
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MRS. DIR. PITTS,
dissolution of Co-Partnership.
MISS ANNIE md. MERRILL
MINISTER CURRY ARRAIcNED.
A Catholic journal Says He is rot
Elf Man for His Position.

RICHMOND, Oct. 19.-The Cathollc Nlsltor tHe
organ Of the Catholics in Virginia, has arragned
Rev. Dr. j. L. NJ Curry the newly appointed d MN, p,
lister to Spain, for discourse delivered by nm IN
this city May 18th, 1876. In that year ": curry
went to Rome as an evangelist. He remained but
short time and shortly after his return he deliy-
cred a discourse on which occasion, in giving ms
experience of his evangelical mission to Rome, he
said -, ..,,;,, - ,,,o,.sa
more dificult TO oyercome-that is Roman Cathol-
csm-than even cannibasm. The difficulties m IN
Italy of converting Roman Catholics to Chrlstlan,
ity and dstnctveiy to the Baptist church theTeGi
are even greater than were those IN tne oou.ii
Sea Islands or in China. Romanism has been IN IN
corporated into the very life of the people Oh te n
rope, and has been a corroding canker, eatlng tne
public conscience and emasculating everything ag
like spiritual life. Romansm In THIS country, sto
modified by our free institution, or restraining IT.
self from policy can form no concepVioT ba pa same
its blightng influences are in Europe. Inc Saino
power that converted heather England and hea-
then America to Christianity can convert pagan
Asia and Africa, but Rome it never Will OF can
convert
The editorial in the Catholic Visitor declares
that man who could give utterance to these del
nunciations is not fit to represent the United
States in a Catholic country The editor intl-
mates that he will place all the information III
connection with this affair where it should go.
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British Steamer Attacked by Chinese
Pirates.
GEN ERAL NEWS.

Ten successful liquor raids have been made in
the tn last twentyfour hours in Rochester, n ii.
They grew out of the recent acts of lawlesSnesS
happening during the last two weeks i'll that
town.
AT Pittsburg, Pa, yesterday, Judge McKenna
OF the United States Circuit Court discharged Re
ceiver Dick of the New York, Pennsylvania u
Ohio railroad, and dissolved the injunction OBJ
tanned in June last by Jas. McKenna, restraining
the voting trustees of that company from full
exercise of their power.
A contagious cattle disease has broken out in
Greenfield Mass which is puzzling the cattle
doctors and the State commissioners Will examine
into the disease there today.
Joseph Riggs of Bismarck, Dakota, who with
party OF friends, was hunting in the Rockies, was
killed III an encounter with grizzly bear on Fri,
day last. Riggs shot the bear at close range, ana
as ne discharged his last cartridge the wounded
beast rushed at him. death struggle ensued.
Drawing his long knife Riggs stabbed the zero,
cious animal in the heart, but not until ne nad
been fatally injured himself.
The supreme court room in Boston was crowd
ed yesterday during the trial Of Rev. MIR.
Downs, of Bowdon square church.
Sarah Hicks, % years old, young and beauti-
by swallowing carbolc acid. lovers quarrel
was the cause.
Two hundred delegates are attending the sec
ond annual convention of the Brotherhood OF rail-
road men, now in session at Burlington Ia
Andrew Hillig was drilling natural gas well IN
Greenyllle, Pa yesterday, when the boiler explod,
ed WITH terrific force, killing Henry Frost, ageu
65,and seriously wounding several others.
Chief Justice Vincent of New Mexico, who was
removed by the President for appointing Stephen
w. Dorsey jury commissioner, says he appoint
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A Great Work at Phillips Church.

AT Phillips Church, South Boston, Rev. f. E.
Clark, the pastor formerly of Williston church in
this city, preached his second anniversary ser
mon Sunday morning. This church received very
large accessions during the past year, one hun
dred and fifty having been added to its member
ship, tfty-two upon confession of faith, making it
the largest Congregational church, with one ex-
ception, in the city. To the congregation have
been added over one hundred families, and near
ly two hundred net gain in the Sunday school. OF
those who joined the church last year about
sixty came from the recently disbanded Street
Church. In the evening reports were heard from
ten organizations for religious and benevolent
work connected with this church. There are over
eleven hundred belonging to the two Sunday
Schools of this church, which, through them and
its evening service, is making especial efforts to
reach non-church-goers. Three city missionaries
labor in connection with this church, and its aver
age benevolent contributions amount to about
$4,000
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MAIN e.
close of the Advent Conference.

Close of the Advent Conference.
BRIDGToN, Oct 19.-.The Maine Adventist con-
ference closed its very successful four days ses-
sion last evening 1t has been favored with good
weather, large attendance and a deep interest
manifested throughout. Vice President French
of Bangor by the absence on account of i'll health
of President r. r. York, has been acting as pres
ident and Rev. Mr.. Dlnsmore, secretary Officers
were elected for the ensuing year as follows
President-Rev. o. S. Freuch, Bangor.
Vice President-Rey G; l. Tracy, Oxford.
Secretary-Rev. E. 0. Dinsmore, Richmond.
Tre0Surer-Rev. Jesse May.
Special committees were appointed as follows:
State Missions-E. o. Dinsmore, M. Z. Kilbern,
H. b. seayey, j. NJ JeW3ett, yg03 o. a. :. MMay6efayw M
Taylor, j. Gay, E. S. Emery.
XppeaIs-J Whitman, G. Goud, G. L. Tracy, Z.
o. DinSmore, j. Hill.
Saturday evening there was a discussion on mis-
sion and Sunday school work, and at the social
meeting a sermon was preachedby Rev. Mr. Dins-
more on the subject 'Not being ashamed of the
Gospel of Christ"
Yesterday forenoon social meeting was held
and earnest exhortations made, followed by fine
sermon by President French on "Man's dominion
lost and found" In the afternoon IA instructive
sermon was preached by Rev. Mr.. Gay, from the
text "Giving more earnest heed to the thing we
have heard" This was followed by the commun-
ion. In the evening there was an excellent ser
mon delivered by Rev. E. P. Woodward OF Harri
son. This was followed by the ordination of Rev.
Nelson Durin of Lagrange, the colored man who
as stated in previous dispatch is going to Geor-
gia to preach where an opportunity offers. The
interesting service was conducted by President
French of women, and the preacher present were
Mrs. Kilborn, Mrs. Jordan and Mrs. Taylor.
The conference expressed itself as gratified
with the reception and hospitality of the citizens
Good ORDER large attendance and deep religious
fervor has attended the meetings of the confer
ence.
SaIvationists Snubbed at Bath.
BATH, Oct. 19.-At a special meeting of the
Board of Aldermen this noon, Capt Doughty Of
the Salvation Army petitioned to lease City Hall
for one year. He also petitioned for permission
to parade the streets with music. Both petitions
were dismissed
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RAILROAD MATTERS.

THE NEW CONGRESS STREET STATION.
General Manager Tucker, Saturday, issued an
order that all inward bound day passenger trains
make the new Congress street station regular
stopping place. The Pullman, arriving in the city
at 15o a. m will stop at this station if notice is
given to the conductor The Ills p. NJ train
bound out does not stop at this station. Mr.. Ca
leb T. Woodbury. has been appointed ticket seller
at the new station.
THE MEGANTIC LINE
A despatch from Ottawa, Ont, states that the
chief engineer in charge Of the short line survey
through the State of Maine, reports that a large
portion Of the line has been surveyed, and that
practicable route has been found The remainder
of the line has been explored, and the alignment
and gradients are reported equally easy and good.
The road will probably be put under contract
next month. The line, when finished, will greatly
assist in developing and rapidly increasing the
transport trade via the maritime province ports.
NOTES
1t is reported that the force of men at work on
the International Railway Is rapidly approaching
Moosehead Lake. The Monson Slate states that
quite crew of men are already at work near the
outlet about ten miles above West Cove.
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PRICE THREE CENTS.

erected for the purpose. The last named person
retained the office until 1854, when he resigned
in favor of his uncle BenIaminKilby, the younger
son of the original incumbent. Benjamin was the
only Democrat in the town out OF the SO to 90 70
ters. Frequently has his name appeared IN tho
proceedings at the State and county convention as
chairman, clerk and sole representative OF tns ne
Democratic party in that town. He was one OF
the old Jacksonian school. At the Dreakihg
out of the rebellion he stood on the
side of the Union and ever after lived and dieo
loyal to the flag and his country, Republican, He
held the office up to the time Of his death, and
during all those years there has not been corpo-
aPs guard of Democrats inlthe town. No matter
how strong has been the party strife there has
been no movement to change postmastersi for
when the last named official went over to the Re
publican side there were no Democrats In tho
town who were intellectually qualified to perform
the duties.
Howard H., son of Benjamin, was appointed sf
ter his fathers decease and has held the ONCE up
to the present time. Whether or not the Demo
Gratis in that town (who have become enlightened
by reading the Eastern Argus, Maehias Union
and Eastport Standard) will demand a change
under the civil service rule. know not, but suf-
fee it to say that no other name will hold the
CoBscooK.
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SaIvationists Snubbed at Bath.
WASHINGTON.
.ndian Refugees causing trouble.

Pei WASHINGTON Oct 19-The agent at Fort Bel
KNAPP Indian reservation in northern Montana, has
informed the Interior Department that number
of Cree Indian refugees from the British Posses
sionS rave crossed the line into the reservation
having in their possession silver ware, articles OF
been captured during the Big Bear outbreak. The
agent requested that these intruders be escorted
across the line and forbidden to enter the United
States. The matter was referred to the Secretary
of State, who has replied that the Indians cannot
be arrested except upon extradition by the British
authorities and that this government should not
countenance any kidnapping of Indians. The In
terror department is at a loss to know how dan
gerous refugees can be removed under the cir
cumStanceS
An Order of Interest to Postmasters.
The following order has been issued from the
Post Office Department.
Ordered That section $50, of the postal regula-
tions of 1879, be amended as f0llows
Sec 639 Railroad companies are required to
take the mails from and deliver them into termi-
nal post offices and all intermediate post Offices
located not over eighty rods from the nearest sta
tion or point at which passenger trains, or trains
in which mails are carried, make regular stops,
the distance to be measured by the shortest wag-
on road, and the length of the route will be com
puted and paid for from terminal Office to terminal
Office as at present. The department will pro-
aide for the delivery of mails to and receipt there
of from offices located beyond such distance OF 80
rods to and from offices which receive mall from
points other than regular stations, or AT Whlcn
passenger trains or trains on which mails are car
ried. do not make stops and from flag stations )
and at such points the railway companies must
speed trains sufficiently to admit OF the exchange
of mails with safety.
The persons employed by railways to convey
the mails between post offices and stopping places
when required by this regulation are agents OF
the companies not employees of the postal service,
and need not be sworn as such, but must be above
the age of 16 years and of suitable intelligence
and character, and postmasters will promptly re-
port to the division superintendent Of the railway
mail service or to the general superintendent
thereof any violation of this requirement
Ruling 752. on page 703 of the Postal Guide OF
January 1885, is superseded by this regulation.
Minor Matters.
Col John C. killon, Assistant Adjutant General
today assumed charge of the appointment COM
mission and personal branch of the Adjutant
Generals office, relieving Gen. Chauncey Mckee
yer, who will take the station at San Francisco
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State Convention of Maine Sunday
Schools.

The eighteenth anniversary of the Maine State
Sunday School Association will be held at the
Court Street F. B. Church, Auburn, Oct. 81, %,
and 23. The following will be the programme:
WEDNESDAY EVENING.
7.30. Praise service; music by Court Street
7.45. Address of welcome Hon. Nelson Ding
ley, lewiston Response by the president OF the
500. Address, Rev Smith Baker, Lowell Mass.
$50; Address, "Thoroughness in Teaching" !"
Rev.Wm. Dew. Hyde, president Bowdon College.
THURSDAY MORNING.
900. Devotional service.
9.45. International Work." Rev. B. P. Snow,
1000. Address, Principles of Teaching"
Mrs w. f. Crafts, Brooklyn, N. Y.
1O.45. Address, Rev. A. E. Dunning, National
Sunday School Secretary, Boston.
11.3O. Address, "Teaching of the Lesson" F"
Rev. Smith Baker.
THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
1.3O. Devotional service.
1.45. 1.-THE Sunday School from the Business
Mans Standpoint" Rufus Deering, ESQ.,, Port
land
200. Address, Teachers and Teaching" Rev.
j. w. Bashford, Phi. D., Portland
2.3O. Temperance Teaching in the Sunday
School," Miss Lucia E. Kimball, Chicago.
800. Address, Rev. A. E. Dunning, Boston. =.
3.45. Practical Plans for Primary Work" I"
Mrs. w. +. Crafts
THURSDAY EVENING.
ZOO. Praise service Dy cnO1r OF TWO nunuTeu
children, led by Mrs. A. j. TewkSbury. Address
to the children.
500. Address, 1.-THE Principles of Instruction, y
Rev. G. H. Daniels, Portland.
$50. Address, Rev. A. X. P. Small, ID. d.,
Portland
FRIDAY MORNING.
900. Devotional service.
915. Business.
945. Address, "The Art of Instruction." Mrs.
W. F. Crafts.
1890. Address, Rev. Smith Baker.
11.15. Short addresses and closing services
Members will please prepare themselves to
speak on the different subjects, as opportunity
may Offer
Delegates will be given reduced rates on rail-
roads and steamboats, as follows:
The Maine Central and Grand Trunk will sell at
one fare round trip ticket to the convention.
Delegates must purchase this ticket at the station
from which they start
The Portland and Ogdensburg, Portland and
Rochester, Rumford Falls and Bucfield, Knox and
Lincoln, the International s. s. Co., and the Port
land, Bangor, Mt. Desert and MachiaS Steamboat
Company authorize the secretary to issue free re-
turn tickets to those who pay full fare in coming
over these lines.
Tickets generally good for the week, Oct 1924.
The general committee of arrangements is as
follows: Rev. j. j. Hall, Rev. G. NJ. Howe, Rev.
F. C. Rogers, G. P. Martin, ESQ., Committee on
Jones, II. P. Jordan.
Delegates are requested to forward their ad-
dress and name of school they represent to Mr. A.
X. p. Jordan, Auburn, as early as possible. By
prompt compliance with this request the com.
mittee will be aided in arranging for the eonven-
fence and comfort of visiting members. All Sun
day School workers are cordially invited to be
present as visitors, and take part in discussion.
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New corporations.

The National Automatic Lubrcator company
has been organized with the following officers:
PreSident-John w. Currier
Treasurer-Horaee E. Chamberlain.
Direct0rs-J. w. Currier, II. f. Chamberlain,
James NJ Foss, Charles A. Shaw, Charles L. Cir
ard, Isaac Frechette Charles A. Claggett Capi-
tai, 81 100000; paid in, $40.
The Braddock Garment Supporter company has
been organized with the following officers;
Presdent-Edwin j. Venable.
Treasurer-Charles Grant, Jr.
Directors-E ]. Venable, Charles Grant, Jr.,
leaving two vacancies. Capital, S2o,Ooo; paid In,
S26
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Maine State College.

The Juniors have challenged the Sophomores to
rope pull, and it will occur Saturday, october
31st. Each class will be represented by a team
whose weight will not exceed 600 ponnds.
B. j. Allan S6, has been elected an editor of
the Cadet in place of H. S. French, 's6, and E. H.
Elwell, Jr., '58, in the place of J. r. Boardman,
s8. Both of the retiring editors have left college
for the term.
The members of the Junior class are now
planning for what they consider will be the event
of the season in Orono. On November 9th they
in the evening with a hop at the Orono Town
Hail. About 200 invitations will be issued.
Messrs. Andrews Hall, Mullaly and Cushing of
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AANLAN AND TEEMER.
A CooIness Springs UP Between the
TWO Oarsnoen,

ALBANY, N. Y, Oct. 19.-Arrangements for
the single scull race between Hanlan and Teemer
are in q bad shape. Today, Hanlan, who is desi-
Der 26, called upon Teemer and endeavored to
persuade him to withdraw his opposition and row
on that date, instead of the Gath, the day named
in the agreement. His mission was not ionly un-
successful but is said that the oarsmen parted
with not the best feeling toward each other.
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ed Dorsey because he was the only dislnterested
man in that section. All the others were split up
into warning factions, and it was impossible to find
a fit person. Judge Vincent writes the Attorney
General that he will visit Washington and yindi-
cate himself.
An enthusiastic meeting under the auspices of
the Irish National Leagae was held in Faneuil
Hall, Boston, last night, for the purpose of giving
ENCOURAGEMENT to Charles Stuart Parnell, and ex-
press confidence in his management of the parlia-
mentary elections in Ireland. Mayor OBrien
presided, and Gov. Robinson spoke
Lowell Mason, president of the Mason Ham
lin Organ Co. died in New York city yesterday,
aged 62 years.
Charles Leland one of the famous hotel keeping
family, died at Long Branch early yesterday
morning, aged 81 years.
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SMALL Pox.

MONTREAL, Oct. 19-The official returns at the
health Office today show there were 81 deaths
from small pox in this city Saturday and eight in
the suburbs. Yesterday there were A deaths In
the city and II in the suburbs.
Seventy-one verified new cases have been re-
ported here in the past two days.
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BASE BALL.
NOTES.

The Boston Herald says that steps have already
been taken to form nine in Boston to join the
New England Eastern League. John Irwin will
probably manage the team.
Manager McGunnigle of sthe BrOcktOns has
taken charge of the Metropolitan cafe; Cudworth
it is said will take charge of Pratt's bowling al
ley, and Patton is mentioned for a place in the
railroad freight house (all in Brockton.)
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For Sale.

A FARM of about 100 acres near Oak HILL in
N Scarborough This farm is about four miles
from Portland, cuts about so tons of hay. and IS
well divided into moving pasture and tlllage. 1t
has young orchard, strawberry bed, cranberry
beds etc 1t is one of the best farms in this coun
ty and is well adapted for market gardening.
Stock, about 80 tons Of hay and farming tools will
also be sold. The owner wishes to engage in
other business and offers this place at bargain.
For particulars, inquire of A. F. MOULTON,
Octl l5d2w* Atty, 1873 Middle ST., Portland.
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Elegant Residence for Sale.

rE,Hg desirable story French roof residence asf OF
Mrs Barker's, Situated on the western
Promansde. containing ia rooms, besides bath
room. has nice brick stable and carriage MOUSE.
and LOT containing fourteen thousand square leee
Of land is offered for sale, and immediate possess
sion viii be given. For particulars apply JS,rop 10
"iS snisdtf JOHN G. PROCTOR.
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An EmbezzIer Arrested.

DEADwooD, Oct. 19.-Ex-Deputy County Clerk
bezzlement OF county warrants to the amount of
$4,000. Tracey was the post trader, with
high social position. 1t is believed the embezze-
ment is much larger than stated.
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Ferdinand Ward pleads Not Guilty.

NEW YoRB, Oct. 19-Ferdinand Ward was ar
raigned again befort Judge Barrett in the Court
an Indictment charging him with having fraudu-
lently obtained 81 80, by means of over rcertifed
checks on the Marine Bank. He pleaded not
guilty and the case Wentover till Thursday morn
ing.
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Drug Store for Sale,

TN rapidly growing town on the coast of nearly
1000 inhabitants; large summer trade; good
soDs IoeaS,O for ceiling For particulars address
ie@eHnI astaItf e. PHARMACIST, care Press Office.
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WANTED.

VOUNG Ladies i'll city or country to work for us
Il at their homes; fascinating employment; no
instructions to buy; work be sent by mail (dis
tance no objection) S6to SO per week can be made
Nocanvassing, particulars free, or sample OF work
mailed for four cents in stamps. Please address,
HOME MANUFACTURING Co., Boston, Mass. 7. o.
Box 1916. augl4d3m