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The Portland daily press., 1886-10-27
Terence BegIey's Death.

CHICAGO, Oct. 26.-The coroner's INQUEST
was concluded today upon the corpse of
Terence Begley who was shot dead by the
Pinkerton special police recently at the
stock yards. The verdict declared that
Begley's death shot came from a rifle in the
hands Of an unknown Pinkerton policeman
who was aided and encouraged by Guy Stiv-
ers, Richard K. Layes, George j. Bartram
and Merrill f. Shaw, all of whom are Pink
erton officers, now under arrest, and by 9TH
ers whose names cannot be learned. 1t was
recommended that the officers named be
await the grand jury without bail The yer-
dict concludes as follows: I'VE, the iury.
believe that the Pinkerton detective agency
has been derelict in keeping and Withhold
ing the names Of 1913 men on the train where
from said shooting took place.
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-27
Woman's Christian Temperance
Union Convention.

MINNEAPoLIs, Mimi, Oct. 26.-In the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union con-
vention, last night, Miss Helen Hood pre-
sented the report Of committee on resolu-
tions pledglng devotion to the cause of tenn
perance, complimenting Miss Willard on her
success, promising the Prohibition party
support, protesting against the United States
governments federation of the liquor traffic,
or attempts to regulate it, rendering sym
pathy to the widow of the martyIed Rev.
Geo. c. Haddock of Sioux City, Iowa, ask
ing more pronounced temperance utterances
from the pulpit declaring against the use of
fermented wine in the Lords supper, asking
legislation against Sunday trains, news
papers, and excursions, declaring for placing
the Bible IN the common schools. looking to
series OF temperance textbooks, spreading
information of the evil effects Of narcotics
and tobacco, commencing the White Cross
movement, pledging assistance to the move
ment against the M0rmons and asking the
ballot for women. Mrs. Perkins of Vermont,
presented minority report signed by four
members of the committee, declaring il un-
wise to pledge the influence of the w. c. Il.
y. to and political party, even the prohibi-
tion party. The minority report was reject
ed
In the National w. c. T. U. convention
this morning Mrs. DIR. Shaw advised the cir
culation of literature upon the subject of
municipal suffrage. In twelve States women
have school suffrage. Women should see
shtte Viz uCn CiCCtCQ Ou buC cCHOOl DOdluo
are temperance men.
Legislation and Petitions" was repre-
sented by Mrs. Kimball Of Illinois. She
believed in the prohibitory law.
Mrs. Dunham of Iowa urged the ladies to
turn their influence to the Supreme Court.
ITO Danish intoxicants from railway dining
cars was taken up and q long discussion
followed. The sresult was resolution to
petition the managers of railway dining car
companies, asking that there be no liquors or
tobacco allowed on their cars.
At the afternoon meeting Miss Hood
offered resolution that this convention
recognizes more than ever the need of party
support of prohibition, and proclaiming the
W. z. L. U. in sympathy with the Prohibi-
tion party. A warm debate ensued.
Work among the Indians was discontinued
by vote of the executive committee
White Cross and temperance literature
was ordered to be disseminated among Nor
mon women and children. The Edmunds
| bill was endorsed.
A salary of $500 for the President and
$1,000 for the Treasurer was provided.
The convention closed tonight.
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-27
THE STATUE OF LIBERTY.
official Programme Of the Exercises
of Thursday.
The Distinguished Visitors from
France = BarthoIdI Expresse His
Thanks.

NEW YORK, Oct 26.-The Academy of
Music was gaily decorated tonight in honor
OF the French delegates to the unveiling of
the statue of Liberty, who were rendered a
reception by Circle Franeais de PHarmonie.
A distinguished audience was present, in
Guiding very large representation from the
French colony. NJ. Lafon, president of the
Circle, called the meeting to order and
the address Of welcome was made in French
by Frederick r. Coudert. Senator Eyarts
then spoke on behalf Of the American COM
mlttee, extending hearty welcome 10 this
city and to the nation, to all public manifes-
tations and to the homes of our people. M.
Spuller, member Of the French Parliament,
then spoke, being followed by others of the
visitors. M. De Lesseps rose and embraced
Nj. Spuller on the conclusion of his speech
and kissed him on both cheeks because of
the warmth Of the latter in speaking of
Americans. de said he was profoundly
touched with the sentiments of this great
nation, and he would say "Vive pAmerique
ct la Liberte." NJ. Bartholdi was also
called for and expressed his thanks for the
reception extended. The musical programme
was then rendered.
NEW YORK, Oct. 26,-Maj. Gen. Schofeld
has issued the official programme of Thurs
days ceremonies attending the Inauguration
OF the statue of Liberty. The President,
members of the cabinet, and senior COM
manders OF the army and navy will occupy a
stand on Madison Square to review the pro-
ceSSlOn, remaining there from 10 a. IN. till the
time of the departure for Bedloes Island.
On the same platform will be Gov. Hill, the
diplomatic corps, French guests and Ameri-
can executive committee. When the Presi-
dent and cabinet leave the stand they will be
driven to the foot Of Twenty Third street and
embark for the island. The other invited
guests will be attended by staff officers and
taken to the island ON steamers. The head
OF the column is expected to reach the bat
terry at 1870 p. m, and an hour will be allow
ed for the embarkation Of the bodies partici-
pating IN the parade The Presidents
steamer is expected to reach Bedloe's Island
at 2.45 p. M, and his arrival will be an
nounced by salute Of q guns from the ships
OF war and the battery on the island. As
soon as the President has taken his place on
the platform the exercises will begin. At the
close of the ceremonies the various parties
will re-embark in inverse order of their land
ing. All vessels will open a passage for the
Presidents steamer and fiotilla win escort
him to the Pennsylvania Railroad pier in
Jersey City, on his way back to Washington.
The steamers carrying guests will then re-
turn to their piers in New York. All vessels
will be under the direction of the rear admi-
raj commanding.
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-27
EXCITEMENT IN vAssALBoRo
Over the Disappearance of Archie
McCannon.

AUGUSTA, Oct. 26.-Archie McCannon,
aged 4S years, and residing at Getchelps Cor
ner, Riverside, disappeared Saturday night,
and has not been heard from since. His
family left him at home about 9 o'clock, to
attend neck-tie sociable, and on returning
at midnight he could not be found. He had
been to Augusta during the day to make pur-
chases and got check of $1o0 cashed There
is much excitement in Vassalboro over the
matter, and large parties have been on the
hunt for the missing man. He was in the
employ of Mr.. Woodsum, hay dealer.
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-27
Executors Sale Of Real Estate.

DURSUANT to license granted by the Hon.
IL Henry.C. Peabody. Judge of Probate for the
County of Cumberland, / shall sell at public auc-
f5on, on Wednesday. the Oath day of November,
"A. D. 1885, at three o'clock In the afternoon, at
the store of A. ii. Larrabee in the village of Cum
berand Mills, the following described real estate
Belonging To the estate of Marcian Seavey, late OF
Deering, deceased:
Land and buildings standing thereon, situated
in the village Of Cumberland Mills, In the town OF
NTestbrook, and bounded and dcscribedas follows:
ieoi inning on the easterly side OF street Whlcn
onene Gut of the main road leading from Portland
~ Northumberland Mills lat the westerly corner OF
land now owned by Sarah b. Seayey, and running
in southerly direction; commencing at point
on said street opposite the centre OF the DIVISION
wall Of double tenement house which was erect
ed by said Marcian Seavey5 thence running east
erly through the centre Of said holse and IN line
perpendicular TO said street, one hundred feet 10
land now or formerly of s. i. Sponord tnence
southerly by said SBojfords land about nifty feet
"a said Sp0fford's soutbwesterly cornerj tnence
ives terly in line parallel with the first line, one
hundr,ad feet TO said street; thence northerly by
said stleet fifty feet, more or less, TO the nrst
bounds This lot being subject TO life estate IN
Sarah b. SeaSey under deed given 70 ber by said
ed in Cumberland Registry Of Deeds, Book ABB,
Page I75, the interest of said Marcian Seavey AT
the time OF his decease. being the reyerson after
the determination of the life estate Of said Sarah
said sale will be made subject to the above men
tioned life estate. Terms cash at time Of sale or
on delivery Of deed. -
Executor of the last will and testament of Marcian
Seavey. deceased.
f. o. BAILEY q CO., Auctioneers.
oct02 20 noy6
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-27
MUSIC AND DRAMA.



The sale Of seats for the Haverly's min
strel performance will commence at the box
Office Of Portland Theatre today. 1t is
claimed that of all the excellent minstrel
companies Haverly and other well known
managers have placed before the public, the
present one surpasses them all. DIR. Saw
telle's st. Bernard Galaxy is the finest collec-
tion of trained st. Bernard dogs ever seen.
III we are not mistaken they were exhibited
at the Biiou Rink in Portland some time
ago. There Is not tame scene nor tire
some incident in the whole show, and the
various features are all novel and composed
of the best attractions in the country.
THE L'ALLEMAND CONCERT.
The programme published in the PRESS
yesterday gave the patrons of the Stock
bridge course good idea Of the excellent
entertainment that will be furnished them
tonight at City Hall. A few good evening
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-27
HIS SKULL CRUSHED.
Fatal Result of a Runaway Accident
at Pennington.

FARMINGToN, Oct. 26-Simon Collins of
Pennington was instantly killed, Tuesday
morning, by runaway horse, which struck
him as he was passing up Front street. near
the depot, wheeling load of boards His
skull was crushed. He was stone cutter,
about 70 years old, and man much respect
ed by the entire community. He leaves a
widow and two children.
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-27
Suddenly Left Town.
A Wise Vote.
YELLOW JACK.
A Town Stricken With the Dread
Disease,

CHICAGO, Oct. GA New Orleans special
says: A peculiar state of affairs exists in
regard to the yellow fever stricken town of
Biloxi. All visitors to the town are quaran-
tined and only the regular inhabitants of
the town remain The authorities and
termined to suppress all news of the pro-
gress of the fever and for several days there
has been nothing received from the town.
Telegraph wires have been working uninter-
ruptedly. Every paper in New Orleans has
correspondent in the place and yet not a
word regarding the fever has any paper
been able to get for several days. No doubt
is entertained here that correspondents who
are residents of the town have been COM
PEELED to cease their correspondence
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-27
THE MAINE STATE PRESS,

Published every THURSDAY MORNING. at s2. 70
a year; Il paid in advance, $500 year
Advertisements inserted in the ssMAINE STATE
part of the State) for 81 90 per square for first in
sertlon, and 80 cents per square for each subse
Address all communications TO
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-27
Meeting OF Portland District Method
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The Portland District Ministerial Assocla-
tion convened at Goodwln's Mills Monday
evening, Oct 25th.
The Quarterly Meeting in this charge pre-
ceded the meeting Of the Association, con-
Quoted by Rev. w. S. Jones. Presiding Elder,
and was an occasion Of much interest. Rev.
G. F. Parsons preached the sermon before
the Association on Monday evening, from ist
Peter, 2-7 Christ was presented as the de-
liverer, example. advocate and rewarder Of
the believer.
At 6 O'Clock Tuesday morning the Assocla-
tlon met and an interesting prayer meeting
was conducted by Rev. S. Il. Wetherbee. At
10 o'clock the Presiding Elder took the chair
and w. +. Morse was elected secretary.
The journals Of the last meeting we're read
and approved.
The first topic Of the programme was taken
up. Resolved, That the interests OF the M.
L. Church demand either an extension or re-
moval Of the time limit" Rev. G. j. Clark
spoke against change, naming certain objec-
tions, among which were the following.
1. An extension Of the time limit would
impair, and its removal would destroy the
ttinerancy.
@ The church does not demand II.
3 The cases where 1t would seem 10 be de-
manded are exceptional
4. The present system Is Of special value
to feeble charges throughout the connection.
). FREQUENT changes are beneficial 10 both
ministers and churches.
1t was unanimously voted that the change
Is not desirable.
By vote ministers Of other denominations
were invited to participate in the discussions
Of the meeting
An interesting discussion followed on RE
viyals and how best to promote them"
In the afternoon Rev. t. Gerrish Of Bidde-
ford read a very spirited essay on "The Dis
ciplinary Missionary Plan-Can II be Inn
proyed?" Itwas voted to request the pub
lieation Of the essay In Zlon's Herald and
that copy be sent to the Board OF Bishops.
Rev. Q. Munger read an essay Of great in
terest on "The New Theology Whittier its
TrendP" which was followed by an address
on the same subject by Rev. J. II. Roberts.
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-27
The Mechanics Trlennlal.

For sixty-rhree years, on the occasion Of
each triennial anniversary, the Portland
Mechanics Charitable Association has held
festival On Thursday evening next the
twenty-frst of these festivals will be held
in the newly remodelled Mechanics Hall.
On this occasion Lewis B. Smith. Esq. will
deliver an address, after which there viii be
supper served, toasts offered, and respond
ed to, by well known citizens. Excellent
music viii be afforded by the State street
church choir, and also by Miss Belle Bart
lett, Messrs. Thurston, Watts and Shaw.
George A. Harmon and G. l.. Bailey have
tickets for sale
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-27

Boston, Oct. 26.-James Fanquett VIII
liams, who had for the past eight years been
financial editor of the Boston Globe, is dead,
aged 81 years. He was born in Brooklyn and
was a grandson of Lemuel Williams. who
was collector of the port of Boston under
President Tyler. The deceased editor began
his business life at the age of 16 years, in the
brokerage house of Hubbard Bros, and af-
terward engaged in the ssme business for
himself. In 1878 he accepted the financial
editorship Of the Globe, which place he filled
up to the time of his demise. He was well
known as a scholar and as writer on va
rious topics. He was connected with the
Massachusetts Historical and Genealogical
Societies, being the youngest man ever ad-
mitted to membership therein. He was held
in high esteem by his fellow journalists. He
died Of spinal paralysis.
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-27
Killed by a Train.

MAIDEN, Mass, Oct. 26.-Early this morn
ing Mrs. Charles r. Elder, the wife of a
prominent lawyer residing ON Maple street,
visited Edgeworth to secure a girl domestic.
While crossing the Boston & Maine railroad
engine of the o'clock inward train and
thrown under the wheels. She was terribly
mangled, her head being cut off. The re-
mains were viewed by the medical examiner
and taken to her residence. Her husband
was notified by the chief of police and rend-
cred nearly insane. She leaves two children.
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-27
plphtherIa at corham. A. y

There have been numberof cases Of dIph-
iberia at Gorham, n. H., the past season,
ard the disease has not yet been entirely
eradicated. There have been deaths within
few days, and the scare Is so general that
the town schools have not yet opened for the
iall terms. Through the summer the -four
ishins little town of Gorham has not had its
usual number Of visitors, and all on account
OF the prevalence of diphtheria II is to be
hoped that the disease win be entirely check
ed before cold weather sets in. Gorham has
good drainage and Its supply Of water is Of
the purest' and the town Is generally one Of
the most healthy in the State.
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-27
A prummer's Good Fortune.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Oct. 26.-W. G. McCau-
ley, traveller for a Baltimore oyster house,
has received letter from New York an.
nouncing that woman he never saw has
died leaving him S500O Two years ago Nc
Cauley rescued a young lady from drowning
at Coney Island. He received her thanks
and forgot the incident Her mother has lust
died, bequeathing the above legacy. She
leaves the balance of the estate. valued al
$4,000, to the young lady.
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-27
GENERAL NEWS.

The disabled steamer Ethiopia has arrived
in New York.
A patent has been granted effeeting the
electric light which, 1t is said, will effect a
saving of 80 per cent.
The Minister Of Justice holds out no hope
for Sproule, the American citizen under SEN
tence Of death, at Victoria, b. c., whose re-
prieye expires on the Goth inst.
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-27
Not Ex-Mayor peerIng.

PORTLAND, Oct. %, 1886.
To The Editor Of the Press:
My attention having been called to the
name of John w. Deering appearing among
the list Of names presented last evening to
the honorable Board Of Mayor and Alder
men as demonstrating against the removal
Of Old City Hall, will thank you to say
that 1t Is not the signature of
JOHN w. DEERING, 6 Deering street.
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-27
An Incident OF the FarmIngton Fire.

Mr.. Cousins, engineer Of Portland, No. 2,
the engine that rendered such excellent SER
vice at Pennington, relates this curious cir
cumstance. At one point at which the fire
was checked, there stands large house that
only a few days before had been repainted.
The intense heat changed the color to a
rose pink, and eurled the paint in rolls over
the sides of the house. giving a most pic
turesque and pleasing effect.
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-27
Y. M. c. A. state Convention.

The twentieth annual convention Of the
Young Mems Christian Associations of Maine
will be held in this city commencing to-mor-
row at 2.3o p. m, and continuing through
Sunday, Oct. 31st The occasion bids fair to
be one Of great Importance to all interested
in the work. Many prominent workers from
out Of the State win be present and address
the convention.
The meetings Of the convention viii be
held in the Y. N. G. A. Hall, with the ex-
ception Of the Friday evening and Sunday
evening meetings, which will be held in the
Second Parish Conversational church.
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-27
Held In s5. 900 Bail.

New YORK, Oct. 26.-Hiram Robertson,
Jr., who was arrested Saturday on suspicion
of being the robber of the Produce Exchange
He entered the Produce Exchange building
at night, having a key to the office. He said
he threw the stolen stamps into the North
river after the robbery He returned a 81 ,00C
gold certificate, which formed part of the
money. order funds abstracted. United States
for trial,
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-27
POLITICS IN NEW YORK.
Henry George Endorsed by Col. Rob-
ert C. ingersoil.

New YORK, Oct. 26.-Rain interfered to-
night with the Tammany Hall meeting to
ratify the united Democratic nomination.
Out Of doors gatherings were impossible.
Addresses were made by Abram S. Hewitt,
Beurke Cochran, s. S. Cox and others. Mr.
Cox. after alluding humorously to the chang
abroad, dwelt on the benefit which Demo-
cratic. legislation, State and national, has
brought the workingmen.
Henry George addressed crowded mass
meeting tonight in Cooper Union. A letter
was read from Col. Robert G. Ingersoll, in
which he said he fully endorsed Henry
George and his theories, and predicted that
the working men of New York would elect
him mayor.
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-27
The Penobscot County Educational
Society.

The Penobscot County Educational
Society.
BANGOR, Oct 26-1he annual meeting of
the Penobscot County Educational Associa-
tion commenced here this morning, Presi-
dent L. w. Taylor of Bangor presiding. A
large number of teachers were present, and
the exercises were very interesting. The
following programme was carried out:
Paper-"Oral Lessons in Science Prof f. L.
Harvey of the Maine State College, Orono
Discussion opened by Mrs. Davis, Principal of
the Brewer High School.
Paper-"Penalties of School Government"
Prof. w. J. Rideout Charleston.
Discussion opened by G. A. Byram of Bangor
Paper2"Elementary Logic" presented by
followed by general discussion.
Suddenly Left Town.
DAMARIsCoTTA, Oct. 26.-Chas. E. Perry,
a grocer, left down during last night with
his wife, and his store and house were found
closed this morning and most of the stock of
goods gone. His liabilities are not definitely
known.
A Wise Vote.
BELFAST, Oct. 26.-By large majority
the city voted to contract Immediately for a
system of water works for fire and general
purposes.
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-27
Living with a Broken Neck.

BARABoo, Wis, Oct. 26.-Andrew Hamil-
Friday and broke his neck. He was taken
home to Evansville, Wis, Sunday. His case
is attracting much attention from the doc
tors. Although he is paralyized in his whole
body below the neck, yet he has the power
OF speecn ana converses Win VISITORS. IL is
person living so long with a broken neck.
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-27
The Pollcemen's Ball.

City Hall was filed with large and happy
party last night on the occasion Of the
policemen's ball. Chandler furnished excel
lent music. J. f. LangmaId was floor
director, with Officers Skillings, Norton,
McDonough, Sparrow. Pickett. Frank Mer-
rill, Eaton and Hicks as aids. The commit
tee of arrangements was composed Of Officers
A. +. Harmon, Hanson, Frank Merrill,
Eaton, McDonOugh and Firth.
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-27
Blaine In PENNSYLVANIA.

PITTsBURG, Pa, Oct. 26.-Hon. James G'
Blaine, In company with his host, b. f.
Jones, visited this morning the immense
IRON works OF Jones q Laughlin and re-
afternoon the two gentlemen took drive
into the country, the pleasure of which was
however marred by rain. This evening was
devoted to rest, which the stirring events o.
the past week and the State tour to begin
tive
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-27
The Benefit of came Laws.

Thanks to the game laws Of Maine. deer
and moose have rapidly increased in this
State during the past few years. A few days
ago hunter at Rangeley shot moose. and
while he was dressing II large caribou ran
past Mr.. L. b. Loring, a travelling sales
man of this city, saw large deer in a field
near Bethel few days ago, and from all
parts Of the State come reports that deer are
more plenty this year than they have been
for several seasons past
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-27
Portland Mems Luck.

Portland sportsmen every day now bring
in their game bags filed with plover, snipe,
woodcock and ducks. A party of two who
had been cunning near Falmouth yesterday
brought back black duck and another
water fowl, and several snipe, woodcock
and partridge. Quite good variety for one
afternoons cunning. Snipe and woodcock
are reported to be more plenty than usual
this season.
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-27
The Anarchists,

CHICAGO, Oct. 26.-The Anarchists, conn
sci have temporarily abandoned the pro-
jected motion for new trial before .Judee
Gary. They intend to reserve a point for
the Supreme Court. The point consists Of
the abettor of crime under such circnm-
stances as appears in this case is not prin-
cipal
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-27
Killed by a Freight Train

BRADFoRD, Pa, Oct. 26.-James Jourdan
and Thomas Cool were riding on speeder
night, when they were run downby a freight
train and Instantly killed.
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-27
a Gift From the President.

CHARLESTON, S. c., Oct. 26.-President
Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal
church with letter expressing the hope
that the church may soon resume its career
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