davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-29
HERR MOST DISTURBED.
Verdict of Guilty Against the Three
Prisoners.

NEW YORK, May 2S.-Herr Most, the An
archist, was brought to court in New York
city this morning, accompanied by his asso-
ciates, Schenck and Braunchwerg. The
court room was crowded. Most looked very
savage, and it was said that he was greatly
annoyed at the statement which the official
journal of the Socialistic party has been CIV
ing publicity to the effect that he (Most) was
in the pay of the German government, and
that his presence in this country was for the
purpose of destroying the labor movement
here.
The defence called witnesses, who gave
testimony to Schenek's good character.
Adolph Schenck, the prisoner, took the
stand. He stated that he understood that
the object of the meeting which he attended
was to advise the use of arms against force;
that if blow should be struck against them
they should strike back. He called the at
tention of the audience to the fact that the
police were present in numbers, ana tnat
they must keep quiet. He read the circular
calling the meeting.
Under cross-examination, he said that the
purpose of the meeting was to protest against
such action as had been taken IN st. Louis,
where hired deputy sheriffs shot men and
women. He did not hear all of Mosts
speech at the meeting, and certainly not that
part of it referring to explosives. On direct
examination, again the witness said That ne
was an Anarchist He knew the meaning
of that word Just now he believed in the
government of the United States,
Testimony was also given as to the go9a
character of the prisoner Braunchwerg, who
took the stand and testified himself.
Everybody was surprised when the law
yers for the defence declared they had no
other witnesses to call, and further surprise
was expressed that neither Most nor any one
else in his behalf had taken the stand. Law
yer Howe, of Most's counsel, stated that his
client desired to address the jury on his own
behalf, a right which he was entitled to.
very well English; you have heard great
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-29
SPIES SPEAKS.
He Says a Revolution Is Threatening
Society.

CHICAGO, May 2S.-The Anarchist August
Spies was seen in the county Jail at Chicago
last night, and upon being asked what he
thought of his case now, said:
81 don't think anything about it excepting
as hoax | think the capitalists papers
ought to be suppressed. If it will do the
capitalists any good am satisfied, to let
them hang me. My sentiments in the past
so freely expressed are less incendiary than
those of the capitalists press since the re-
cent labor troubles began. You must know
that don't care for my life. They may
take my life and they may take the lives of
any of my friends, but the revolution no
man can hold down; and if the revolution
breaks out you will not be able to suppress
it. See the great French revolution and
other revolutions. Revolutions pass over
human laws and human beings and their eff
forts. They don't care.for human beings
and human powers. So we dont't care for
anything. Every revolution has its great
sacrifices, and if you want to take my life
YOU can do it. We did not throw the bomb.
am quite sure that one of the capitalists
threw the bomb in order to get rid of us, in
order to have chance to jump on us.
Spies further said that if he is hung 1t will
only demonstrate what he has always main
tanned, that laws are worthless.
Fielding was next seen. He declared that
he was a martyr. He was not guilty but
would not be surprised if the police trumped
up lot of evidence against him.
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-29
A chinaman Graduates.

New YORK, May 2S.-Among the interest
ed friends who gathered at the Academy of
Music in New York city, on Wednesday eve
ming to witness the graduating exercises OF
Columbia College law school, were half a
dozen Cinnamon, dressed in many colored
silks and other fine apparel They were
there to see Hong Yen Chang bear off the
honor of receiving the first diploma ever is
sued to Chinaman according to the Ameri-
can statutes and customs in such cases made
and provided. Mr.. Hong occupied a seat in
the front row of students, and wore a stand
up collar and dress suit with the same grace
that characterized his 103 classmates. He is
a ine-looking young man, and Prof. Dwight,
warden Of the school, who addressed the
class, said he was "a gentleman fitted in
every respect to be our professional associ-
ate, and | know you will all JON with me in
a special greeting to our good brother, Mr..
Hong Yen Chang" whereat the students
vigorously applauded.
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-29

The Republicans of Westbrook are requested to
meet at Odd Fellows Hall, Sacearappa, at 4
o'clock p. nl., SATURDAY, May 29th, to choose
delegates for State and District Conventions.
Per order Republican Town Committee.
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-29
SHOULD BE HUNG.
Exasperating Outrage by Red Men in
West Virginia.

RICHMOND, Va, May 2S.-Ritchie county,
West Virgia, has once more come to the front
with one of the most diabolical outrages ever
perpetrated within the borders of the State.
AS on other occasions of this nature, the per-
petrators of the crime are what are known as
Red Men, an organization of outlaws which
for half dozen years has flonrished in West
Virginia, despite all attempts Of the authori-
ties to stamp it out. The victims this time
are Mr.. and Mrs. George Keck, who live on
Goss Run, in Ritchie county. Two nights
ago they were aroused by the shouts of a
mob which had surrounded their house.
When the door was opened the Red Men
took possession of Mr.. Keck and his wife.
They took them into the woods, tied them to
trees, and beat them in a most brutal man
ner with hickory withes. The mob then
burned the dwelling and its contents to the
ground and departed. After daylight Mr.;
Keck succeeded in releasing himself, and
after removing his bleeding and fainting
wife to place of safety, swore out warrants
for such of the mob as he had been able to
recognize. Twelve of them have been ar
rested
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-29
STATE POLITICS.
LIVELY CAUCUS AT CALAIS.

a lalN Eli NACOOo Al CALA1S-
A large caucus met in Calais Thursday eve
ming to choose delegates to the Democratic
convention. There was bitter contest be-
tween the Burns and Leavitt factions, the
Burns men carrying the caucus by small
majorit. Ex-Mayor Hanson accused the
Burns men of stuffing the ballot box, and
sharp interchange of personalities ensued
between Mr.. Hanson and Mr.. McNiehol.
YARMOUTH FOR BoDwELL AND REED.
Yarmouth Republicans yesterday elected
the following Bodwell delegation to the
State Convention T. ]. Stubbs, j. Y Hods-
don, L. Shaw, G. l.. Bucknam.
To the District Convention, the following
delegation who will support Mr.. Reed were
unanimously elected: Charles r. Marston,
James B. Rodgers, L. D. Bucknam. Joseph
II. LoYeitt
OLD ORCHARD FOR BODwELL.
A large and enthusiastic caucus was held
by the Republicans of Old Orchard Tuesday
evening and Irving J. Brown and Wesley G..
Smith, chosen as delegates to the State Con-
vention; F. G. Staples and j. A. Guilford,
delegates to attend the District Convention.
The State delegation were instructed for
Bodwell.
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-29
The Presidents Wedding.

President Cleveland will be married at the
White House on Wednesday evening, June
I'd, to Miss Frances Folsom. The recent
death of relative of Miss Folsom has
changed the original plans for the wedding,
and the invitations will now be limited to
few of the near relatives and members OF
the Cabinet and their wives. Rev. DR.. Sun
derland of the First Presbyterian church Of
Washington will oficiate, The ceremony
will be followed by collation., and the wed,
ding in all of its details will be plain and
4o1ata
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-29
A SCHOOL TRAGEDY.
Sad Result of a Fight In a Country
District.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, May 28.-Another
sensation was added to Connecticuts long
list of tragedies to-day by the death Of Chas.
Bailey, II year old, a school boy at Wood
bridge which resulted from injuries inflicted
by Harry Elliott, the teacher of the district
school. Elliott was appointed teacher OF the
Woodbridge school year ago, and shortly
after he took charge had trouble with Bailey
which resulted in the latter being severely
whipped in rough and tumble fight Bailey
swore he would be revenged and is known to
have carried revolver for that purpose.
Last night Bailey and one companion, both
disguised add masked, appeared at the door
of the school house just after school had
closed prepared to attack Elliott as he left
the building When Elliott came out Bailey
grappled him and tried to throw him. 81
lott broke away and grabbed club with
which he struck Bailey twice. The first blow
was across his arm and shoulder and cut
bad cash. The second time the club struck
Bailey on his skull and he dropped to the
ground unconscious. Elliott then started for
Bailey's companion but the latter escaped.
Bailey, who lived with his grand parents,
was taken home. He remained unconscious
until this evening when he died. Coroner
Mix went to Woodbridge this evening to in,
vestigate, but at the latest report no arrest
had been made. The identity of Balley's
companion has not been learned. Elliott,
who is only 20 years of age is highly con-
nected being son of Deacon Elliott,
wealthy farmer of North Haven.
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-29
Judge cIeaves Declines.

Judge Cleaves has written the following
letter to the chairman of the Democratic
District Committee:
Geo. r. Clifford, Esq:
My Dear Sir,-I beg leave to say through
YOU as chairman of the Democratic Commit
>teetfor Inc First Congressional District that
l shall not be candidate for Congress at the
next election. With my professional and
business engagements, which l cannot hon
orably neglect, it would be physical i'm
possibility for me to assume in the near
future as candidate the additional care and
bnrdens of a Congressional campaign. |
should, however, do injustice to my, own
Democrats and independent voters of the
district my high appreciation of their united
and hearty support at the last election, and
assure them of my earnest cooperation in
the coming campaign
Very respectfully yours,
NATHAN CLEAVES.
Portland May II, 1886.
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-29
rhe wheeImen EIeot officers.

Boston, May 2S.-At business meeting
of the board Of officers of the League of
of American Wheelmen in Boston, today,
the following officers were chosen;
President DIR. N. NJ. Beckwith, the present in
cumbent.
Vice President-T. J. Kiskpatrick of Spring
field, Ohio.
Treasurer-Sanford Lawson of Springfield,
Mass.
Eugene NJ. Aaron continues as secretary
to serve until he is removed by the board of
officers for cause.
The secretary's report shows a total mem
bership of 8643, an increase from last year of
nearly GA per cent
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-29
commencement at Kent's hIII.

This is the programme of commencement
exercises at Kent's Hill:
Sunday, June 6-Baccalaureate sermon, Prcsl-
dent L. NJ. Smith,
Monday Evening-Class Day exercises.
Tuesday Evenng-Prize contest in declama-
tion.
Wednesday, at 10 a. m.-Address before the
Alumni Association, by Rev. j. X. Day, d. D., Of
NY.
Wednesday at 2.3op. m-Address before the
Literary Societies by Prof 3. p. Bovine, PHI ID.
of Boston University.
Wednesday commencement concert
Thursday. June lo-Commencement.
Thursday Evening-Alumni reunion.
The graduates number from the college
course; from the college preparatory
course; 2 from the classical course; II from
the scientific course; and from the musical
course.
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-29
Comic opera by Telephone

The idea of the queen listening to comic
opera, heard by her through telephone, is
funny in the extreme. A telephone connected
the Court Theatre, Liverpool, with the apart
ments occupied by her majesty. If the queen
during her stay in Liverpool made use Of this
telephone, she must have heard the music Of
either LA Maseotte'' or Les Cloehes de
Corneville." With the charming music Of
either of these none could be otherwise than
delighted. But comic opera, as represented
on the English stage, is a new style of
''show'' since the days when the queen was
wont to patronize the playhouse. Telephones
can only speak. They have tongues, but no
ewes. We can imagine the ,rprise of the
queen could she see the bevies of fair cho-
rus-girls in their scant attire, as they figure
i'm comic opera. Such vision would surely
astonish the queen. With the only use of a
telephone, however, the queen was quite
safe
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-29
A State OF Maine Girl.

The American Art Journal, in an article
relating to "Abby Noyes' Annual" lately
given in Music Hall, Boston, thus speaks of
a State of Maine girl;
surrounded, as she is at her post at Ditson's
with musicians of all sorts, Miss Noyes is able to
bring the public a feast, and she does it. A lady
who made her debut on this occasion was Miss
Lillian CARL Smith, contralto who made very
fine impression in her sweet rendering of '.Meine
Rub ist him." Hoffman's sad song. Miss Smith is
an Adams pupil, resident of Old Orchard, and
last year filled the position of contralto at the
Free Street Baptist Church, Portland"
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-29
a Child Held for Murder.

GREENFIELD, Mass, May 2S.-Eugene S.
Taylor of Greenfield, a child prisoner, was
examined to-day and held without bail for
the August grand jury for murder. The
testimony bore out the story of crime already
printed. Judge Conant of Greenfield appear
ed as counsel for the defendant. No evidence
was offered by the defense but the Common
wealth put in the testimony of 16 witnesses.
None of these ever saw any evidence on the
part of Taylor to lead them to suppose him
insane. All through the testimony he sat in
large arm chair with his eyes closed and
did not open them once during the examin-
alton, lasting from 10 a. IN. to p. M, he not
say word to any one, even to his counsel.
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-29

The Republicans of Deering are requested to
meet at Lewis Hall, Woodfords, on Saturday,
May %, at 7.30 p. M, to choose delegates to the
District and State Conventions and TO act on such
other business as may come before them.
Per order Town Committee.
Deering, May "a, 1886.
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-29

The Republicans of Windham are requested to
meet at the Town House on SATURDAY, the goth
day of May, at two O'Clock p. In. to choose dele
gates to the StaJe Convention, and also to the
District Convention.
Per order of Town Committee.
windham, May 81, 1886.
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-29

LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
PORTLAND, Me-, May %, 1886.
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-29
Eriehtened by a Tornado.

LAPEkR, MICII., IMdy %.
At about midnight last night a whirlwind
of terrific severity accompanied by thunder,
lightning, rain and hail visited the vicinity
twisted off signs and awnings, broke glass
and blew down huge trees. The inhabitants
were much alarmed, many taking their chill
dren with them and repairing to their Gel
lars for safety Much damage was done to
property, but there has been no loss OF iife
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-29
THE STATE.
KENNEBEc COUNTY.

The twentieth annual meeting Of the
Maine Homeopathic Medical Society will be
held in the Aldermen's room in Granite Hall.
Augusta, on Tuesday, June 1st at 10 o'clock
in;the forenoon.
In June, of this year, DR.. Hiram II. Hill Of
Augusta, will complete half a century. of
continued practice in the medical profession.
His associates propose to recognize the
event by a reception in his honor, at the Au-
gusta house, on Tuesday, June 18th at p
m. There will be banquet and other festi-
vities.
The arguments in the Coburn will case be-
gan in the law court at Augusta Thursday.
o'clock and Mr.. Webb opened for the re-
cnopdantc
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-29
The Teachers, Meetina al Bath.

BATH, May 2S.-Today's session OF the
Sagadahoc Educational Association was
marked with an increase in the number of
teachers present, about 70 being in attend
ance. In the forenoon W. j. Corthell, prin-
cipal of the Gorham Normal School, read
valuable paper "The Teachers Work Out
side of School," and Rev. B. p. Snow of
Biddeford read paper on Geography" In
the afternoon N. A. Luce, State superintend-
ent of schools, spoke on Educational
Training"
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-29
Democrats Beaten.

RICHMOND, Va, May 2S.-The election in
this city yesterday resulted in overwhelming
defeat of the regular Democratic nominee.
Lee, for city sergeant, was defeated by
Smith Independently by a majority of over
2600. The board of aldermen stand nine
Democrats and nine Independents; the
Council nine Democrats and q lndepend-
ents, making making majoity of u on
joint ballot.
In Petersburg all the general officers on
the citizens or Republican ticket were
alpnted
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-29
Fish Receipts at Gloucester.

GLOUCESTER, Mass, May 2S.-There was
a large number of arrivals from the Georges
today, bringing good fares. The receipts are
00000 pounds Of Goldfish. This is the larg-
est amount that has been landed here for a
long time. The vessels from the Grand
Banks bring small fares of halibut, which
are reported scarce The receipts this
morning are S5OO6 pounds.
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-29
the KNIGHTS OF LABOR.
Yesterdays Proceedings at the
Cleveland Convention.

CLEVELAND, May 2S.-Today's meeting of
the General Assembly promised this morn
ing to be very interesting Several of the
committees were to report, it was thought,
and the further consideration of existing
troubles between the Knights and Trades
portant features on the programme. The
sessions are still secret and it is extremely
difficult to get at the proceedings of the con-
vention. The committee on laws met in the
Forest City House and has finished its busi-
ness 1t has been prepared to report to the
convention today.
Messrs. Edwin C. Dodge and George NJ.
Sterns of Chicago are in Cleveland trying to
induce the Knights of Labor to take some
favorable action on the oleomargine and
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-29
Charged with Arson.

WooNsocKET, r.. l., May 2s.-Patrick Null
holland was arrested in Woonsockst this
morning, on charge Of arson. Last night at
12 o'clock, his saloon was discovered on fire
and in it were found several large boxes fill
ed with excelsior and straw and saturated
with kerosene. The floors and walls also were
saturated with kerosene. The fire was put
out before much damage was done. Mulhol-
land had an insurance on the stock for more
than three times its value. Mulholland was
held in $4,000 for trial on June I'd.
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-29
The Canadian Fisheries.

OTTAWA, Ont, May 2s-The minister of
marine and fisheries has laid on the table the
report of the fisheries department for the
year 1885. The report shows that the num-
Der of men employed in the fisheries Of Can
ada last year was 59,493. The number of YES
2S,472, The vessels were valued at 81, ,021 ,633
boats at $352, ,257 and nets at ST. ,219,264 In
cluding weirs aud other fishing material, the
total value of the fishing plant in 1885 was
$6,697, ,47O. The official value of the yield of
the fisheries of Canada in 1885 is given at
S17, ,7O2, ,973, in which Nova Scotiais credited
with S., ,263, 1928, New Brunswick with 81, ,005,-
43O Prince Edwards Island with S., ,293, ,430,
British Columbia with $1,07S,038, Quebec
with 81, ,719, ,46O, and Ontario with 81 ,342, ,692.
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-29
RAILWAY MATTERS.
NOTES.

Pillsboro railroad. held Yesterday at Con-
cord, N H., the following directors were
chosen: John c. Campbell, Hillsboro; Geo.
A. Kettell, Boston; Alvah w. Sallaway,
Franklin; John H. Benton, Jr Boston; Wy
man Pettee, Enfield; George E.. Todd, Con-
Mass. The Board chose Mr.. Sullaway,
president, and E. FL. Woodman. Concord,
clerk and treasurer
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-29
BASE BALL.

THE PoRTLANDs PLAY A BRILLIANT FIELD
ING GAME AT MANCHESTER.
A despatch from Manchester says that yes
terday's game between the Portlands and
Manchesters abounded in brilliant fielding
features. Spence and Kearns of the visitors
secured several balls that seemed perfectly
safe, while Sheehan excelled for the Man
chesters. Twelve hundred people were pres
ent The scOre
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-29
Reward for ToastIng Jeff Davis.

New YORK, May 28.-Captain S. NJ.
Saunders of New York, who has been eX-
PEELED from Farnsworth Post, G. A: r., Of
Mt. Vernon, N. Y, for toasting Jeff Davis
aU the banquet at Savannah, has received
he had been unanimously elected an honor
ary member of the Chatham Artillery of
that oit1
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-29
Montgomery Guards Veteran Asso-
citation.

The Montgomery Guards Veteran Asso-
citation has been formed with the following
officers:
President-Liet. T. ii. Gately.
Vice President--Lleut. Wm. G. MeCallum.
Secretary-Wm. j. McCallum.
Treasurer-Capt. I. Il. Hartnett.
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-29
Conductor Injured at Lowell.

LOWELL, May 90. = Warren Savory,
freight conductor on the Boston & Lowell
railroad. attempted to step on moving
train at the northern station in this city, this
noon, and in falling his right leg was caught
under the wheels and so badly crushed that
amputation will probably be necessary at the
ankle. He was conveyed to Boston on the
1920 train. Mr.. Savory is one of the oldest
freight conductors in the employ of the COM
nanV.
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-29
G. E. Bird, to be United States Attorney fo
ATau
= The Eads Scheme Favored.

Senator Conger, from the committee on
favorable report on the Eads ship-railway
bill. The committee say: 1--WE believe the
commerce and industrial interests of this
conntry will be greatly benefited by the con-
struction of the ship railway; that it will
have tendency to largely increase our com
lnerce and stimulate our shipping and ship
building interests, and that it is essential if
our government would retain the respect
of its own people and of foreign nations that
it should now practically demonstrate its
determination to forever discourage foreign
control unon this continent"
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-29
CITY AD %bra -~EmENTs.
CITY OF POBa- f
NOTICE OF HEARING.

NOTICE is hereby given by the municipal Off
IN GERS of the City of Portland that it IS their
intention TO construct sewers in the following
streets:
Warren street, between Monument and Adams
streets.
Pine street, between the Western Promenade
and head of sewer near Vaughan street, with
short branch in Chadwick street.
Grant street, between Weymouth and Grove
streets.
And said officers will give hearing to all par
ties interested therein at the Aldermen's Room,
city building, on MONDAY, the seventh day of
June next, at 7.30 p. m., and will thereafter de-
termine if public necessity requires that said sew
eFs be constructed. By order of the board,
Attest: GEO. G. BURGESS,
mY1 Y15d1awS3w City Clerk.
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-29
CITY OF PORTLAND.

OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH,
April II, 1886.
NOTICE is hereby given to all house-holders,
IN that all applications for cleaning privy-
vaults, should be made as early as possible, that
the delay which usually occurs later in the season
may be avoided. All applications for emptying
priYy vaults left at the office of the Deputy Mar
shals City Building, will have immediate attention.
BY order of the Board of Health.
apr17dn GEO c. BURGESS, Secretary.
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-29
SPECIAL NOTICES.
REPUBLICAN CAUCUsEs.


The Republicans of North Yarmouth will hold a
caucus at the Town House, SATURDAY, May 20,
at p m for the choice of delegates to the Re-
publican State Convention and the Republican
First District Congressional Convention.
Per order Town Committee.
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-29

The Republicans of Pownal are requested to
meet at the Town House in said town, on Satur-
day, May 29th inst, at four O'Clock in the after
noon, to choose delegates to The Republican State
Convention, and to the Republican First District
Congressional Convention.
Per order Town Committee.
Pownal, May 18th, 1886.