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The Portland daily press., 1888-06-26
The Voice of the Press.

NEW YORK, June 25- The New York Tri-
bune predicts that for the second time In its
history the country will elect Harrison to
end the prostitution Of public service to pri-
vate ambition.
The Sun says lit is a respectable ticket all
through. The Democrats will have 20 put
forth their best effort and bring out their ut
most strength 1t is no sham battle that is
opening before them"
WASHINGTON. June 25-The Post, tomOr-
row, will say The Republicans can elect
Harrison If they can elect any one."
PHILADELPHIA, June 25-The Ledger Qn-
dependent will say "The nomination is one
entirely fit to be made, although not the best
within reach"
PROVIDENCE, June 25-The journal speak
fayorably Of Harrisons personal character,
but says, upon questions Of public policy the
Democrat platform is right and the Republic
can wrong.
BosroN, June 25.-The Globe says: "Re-
strained from nominating Blaine, the con-
yentiOn nominated Blaine's shadow. Har-
rison is a second Hayes. The country will
90 forward with Cleveland, not backward
with Blaines shadow" The Journal says:
"Ilis candidacy will heal past differences,
his character will win confidence and voters
Of conscience and genuine independence.
The Advertiser says: "The ticket is strong
and has public confidence. IL is well made
up politically.
The Portland daily press., 1888-06-26
AvIcNoN.
a Tourists wanderings In That An
Client Town.
[correspondenee Of the Press ]


When we got off the train at Avignon we
found signs Of our first sombre morning
The last faint lines of dawn were giving
place to the clouds of a dark damp morning,
and for the first time we felt the tension of a
falling barometer on our nerves, weakened
by an up and away at ) O'Clock. We began
to realize what the down Hill side Of life
might mean, after middle is passed Our
journeying was now mostly in the past
The flower gardens Of the Mediterranean
and the summer time Of Italy were gone
Retrospect and the joys of to-day must take
the place Of anticipation. so for one day we
must ignore all disagreeable things and
make Avignon as sunny France as when
young and old danced on the old bridge Of
st. Bernard.
1t Is an interesting fact that the POpes
owned AvignOn in the early centuries and
held il under despotic sway. IL had been
the old Ayenis Of the Romans, but in the
middle ages the Popes had received the
county Of venalssin from Phllip III as a
gift and afterwards they bought Avignon.
and the surrounding district from queen OF
Naples and countess Of Provence. 10 Is now
the capital Of the county Of Varcluse. IL
lies on the left bank of the Rhone above the
modth of the Durance and Is connected with
Villaneuve by a bridge.
They say Avignon Is very windy place
but to-day there was not rustic in the air
The Portland daily press., 1888-06-26
THE NEWS IN PORTLAND.
r Frominent Republicans Express
Pleasure at the NonaInation

The nomination Of Mr.. Harrison was re-
ceiyed by the Republicans in this city with
much pleasure. Soon after the nomination
salute of thirty-eight guns was fred by order
of the City Committee. A number of gen.
tlemen were seen, and their views obtained
on the nomination. They follow
County Attorney Seiders thought it one of
the wsest nominations that could have been
made, and that if either Phelps. Morton or
Hawley should be chosen as nominee for
Vice President, the Republican party may
have good reason to expect to win in the
coming campaign.
Hon. c. L. Libby thought it good nomi-
nation, and one calculated to give strength
to the party.
Mr.. Geo. S. Hunt thought it a strong nomi-
nation.
Mr. j. z. Baxter thought it was an excel
lent nomination, though he should have pre-
ferred Sherman.
Hon. w. f. Lunt said he was very much
pleased. With Harrison we shall sweep the
country.
Clarence Hale thought it very strong
nomination. Since the convention assem-
bled he thought Harrison or Allison would
be nominated. Harrison makes us sure of
Indiana, IL we make the fight we should
The Portland daily press., 1888-06-26
rhe seuanth Sailor.

When Ii was announced that the sixth bal
lot resulted in no choice the convention pIo-
ceeded 10 the seventh, which resulted as fol-
lows
Alabama Sherman IL, Alger C, Blaine /, Har-
rison L.
Arkansas-Alger l4.
California-Blaine /, Harrison I5
COlorad0-Harrisen g.
Connectlcut-Harrson 12.
Decentralization f.
FloTida-Harrison 2, Alger 4, Sherman 2
Georgia-Gresham 1, Alger 3, Sherman 9, Har-
risen 10
Ilinols-Harrisor A. Gresham 40.
Indiana Harrison 70, Gresham l.
Iowa-Alger I, Gresham 2, Harrison %.
ColOrado-Allison 6.
Connecticut Mckinley 1, Alger 2, Sherman Z
Harrison 4.
Delaware Harrison 8, Gresham L.
Florida Harrison 4, Alger 3, Sherman L
Georgia-Aiger !, Lincoln 1. Harrison 3 >heY-
man IL, Gresham !.
Ilinois-Gresham 40, Harrison 8, Alger L.
Naturalization 20, Gresham /.
Iowa-AlliSon 26.
Kansas-Harrison 13, Sherman l, Alger 1, AL
Louisiana-sherman 8, Aiger ,, Anisoa 2,
Gresham z.
2, Gresham 2, Mckinley 3, Foraker /.
Kentucky-Harrison IA, Sherman 8, AIger 1
Gresham 2 Blaine l. Being polled resulted
Gresham 2, Sherman :, Harrison II. Alger l,
Blaine /.
Maine SHERMAN i, Gresnnm 2. Harrison 2.
Alger /, Allison 2.
Maryladd-Sherman G. Harrison 0. Blaine /
Observation-Disclosures ]. sherman q Harrisan
26.
Mlchigan-Alger 26.
MinnesOta-Alger ], 1rrison 49,
MissisSippi-Haroison 4, Gresham 3, Sherman
IL.
MissoTi-Alges ., Gresham s, Harrison
Sherman 2.
Nebraska--Alger ], , Harrison g.
Neyada-Alger p Harrison A.
New Hampshire-Harrison g.
New .Iersey-Harrison 49,
New York-Harrison ~
North Standardization z, Alger 4. Sherman
IL.
observation-disclosures So Harrison 81 A poll
was ordered and resulted: Sherman So Harrison
8.
Rhode Isand-Allison 6, Harrison q
South Carolina-Alger IL, sherman o, Harrison
l.
Tennessee-Allger ., Blaine 6. Sherman 5, Har-
rison 3. Allison J,
The Portland daily press., 1888-06-26

tons nomination 0e made unanimous. Sem
ator Sewall, Of New Jersey, seconded and
Phelps to to the ticket. The motion was
agreed to.
Concluding Proceedings.
On motion of Gen. Hustled, Of New York,
the national committee was directed to pro-
vide in the cali, four years hence. that the
territory of Alaska shall have two delegates
to the convention.
Mr.. Boutelle, of Maine. rose and said that,
in behalf of a large number of delegates, he
desired to move to suspend the the rules and
adopt resolution to be added to the Repub-
lican platform.
Mr.. Oliver, Of Pennsylvania, rose to
point of order that it was not IN order to
offer resolution atthis time.
The chairman stated that Mr.. Boutelle's
motion was one to suspend the rules which
would be required to be seconded by two
States and could only be agreed to by a two
thirds vote.
ThenlMr. Boutelle began to talk about the
fresides of the nation when objection was
made thai the delegate was not in order.
The chair sustained the point and stated it
was IN order for the gentleman from Maine
to read his resolution for information but to
this there was chorus of objections.
oliver continued In his attempt to prevent
the reading of the resolution, amid great
confusion, and was induced to take his seat
only by threat Of expulsion.
Senator Hiscock said it was absolutely
necessary that the resolution be read for in
formation. The Republican party was not
afraid to meet any question.
Finally quiet was restored, and Boutelle
read his resolution, as follows:
The first concern Of all good governments is
the Virtue and gobFtety of the people, and the
purity of their homes. The Republican party
cordially sympathizes with all wise and well di-
rected efforts for the promotion of temperance
and morality.
As soon as this was read, there was rush
from the various States to second the motion
and after some time the question was put.
and the resolution was adopted by rising
vote, only one delegate, from Maryland, be-
ing brave enough to record himself in the
negative. A vote Of thanks was then ten
dered the chairman and other members Of
the convention, and on motion Of Senator
Hlscock, the convention. at 852, adjourned
without day,
The Portland daily press., 1888-06-26
LEWISTON PLEASED.
What Leading Republicans There
zSay Of the Nomination.

LEWISTON, June 25.-The news Of Har-
rison's nomination was received In Lewiston
and Auburn enthusiastically by the RepuD-
licans. "The very best nomination that
could have been made since Mr.. Blaine
would not accept" was the universal YER
dict The Republicans Of Lewiston are in
no sense halfway in their loyalty to the
ticket. Within an hour. every man was
heart and soul with the nomination. This
evening they fred 3s guns in honor Of the
ticket.
"He was the first man Of my choice" is a
common expression.
The bulletin boards were surrounded upon
the moment Of the announcement Of the nom
ination. Not single unfavorable comment
was made. Maine Republicans yielded none
Of their loyalty to the man who would not
have the nomination, but next to him were
staunch in favor Of Harrison.
Said Cyrus Greedy: HE has been my
candidate from the first. / am not Blaine
man and have not been. | have talked
nothing but Harrison. Ask anybody with
whom / have talked, and see II 1t Is not
true"
S. b. Hayes said; $50 Harrison Is nomi-
mated. Well, he Is my favorite since Blaine
wouldn't take 1t"
A. Nj. PulSlfer, Esq. Il am sorry that
Mr.. Blaine could not see his way clear to .ac-
cept il, but In that issue Harrison was my
second choice. His grandfather fought and
won battle on the ground of protection VS..
free trade in 1910. His name Is above re-
proach and he will be strong man at the
head Of the ticket"
Capt. Holland is an enthusiastic Harrison
man. He says the nomination fits him nice
ly and is sure to win.
Major b. j. Hill. Of Auburn, predicted
HarrisOn's nomination and thinks he is the
best man that the party could have nominat-
ed.
+. w. Parker is staunch Harrison man
and early predicted his nomination. He
thinks it a winning ticket.
u. j. Campbell, Of this city. says that Har-
rison is his choice Of candidates.
George p. Morton, Of the firm Of Oscar
Holway q Co., of Auburn, says Gresham
was his first choice and Harrison his second.
He believes Harrison will be one of the
strongest men that could have been nomi-
mated.
J. Y. Scruton says ''It is ticket that
will sweep the country"
K. L. Gle says: Harrison is the best
man that could have been nominated"
The Portland daily press., 1888-06-26
MAIN c.
Augusta News.
Especial to the Press. ]


AUGUSTA, June 25.-The coroner's jury
opened an inquest this afternoon over the re-
mains Of Jacob Britt. There are strong sus-
picions of foul play. One witness testified
that he heard angry words between men on
the railroad track. between II and u o'clock,
as if in row. A party is suspected of be-
ing connected with the crime, if it prove to
be one, and the Jury adjourned until Thurs
day, waiting developments.
The Globe base ball nine played the Au-
gustas at the Capital Park today, and the
former were badly worsted, losing the game
by a score of 2 to Z. The feature of the af-
ternoon was the splendid pitching of Under
wood, of the Augustus. The Globe men
coull not understand him at all. Little, of
the Augustus, made IA put-outs at the first
base. II was the first game played on the
new grounds
The Portland daily press., 1888-06-26
PORTLAND MAINE TUESDAY MORNING. JUNE 26, 1888

tion was made at the class reception by Mr..
Spear of the class, and Prof. Purington very
feelingly and appropriately responded But
few teachers stand so high in tine affection
and kind remembrance of their pupils as
does Prof. Purington, and the gift was but
deserved recognition of what he has been
enabled to accomplish for the class during
their stay in the institution.
The Franklin County Republican Commit
tee met at Pennington and organized for the
coming campaign by choice Of Hon. James
w. Butterheld of Phillips as chairman, and
Hon j. W. Fairbanks of Pennington, as sec
retary and treasurer. 1t was voted to hold the
county convention at Pennington, Tuesday,
Aug. 14th, and to have mass meeting in the
afternoon. The composition of the commit
tee this year is as follows: James w. But
terfeld, Phillips; Joseph w. Fairbanks,
Pennington; Martin V. B. Hardy, New
Vineyard; G, N. Adams, Wiltonl j. A. Bad
ger Farininpton
The Portland daily press., 1888-06-26

an exceedingly sagacious one and one which
would end in victory for the Republicans.
" was practically impossible to nominate
Mr.. Blaine after his letters Of declination.
The nomination of Levi p. Morton for the
second place on the ticket Is well received
here, and it is generally believed will ensure
a triumph in New York.
Augusta Republicans will attest their 10y
atty to the party and the satisfaction with
which they receive the nomination, by a
grand ratification celebration tomorrow
evening. Ii will be accompanied by the fir
ing of cannon, ringing of bells, fireworks and
illuminations. The Augusta Young Mems
Republican Club arrayed in their new uni-
forms and carrying tiny flags for bandannas,
will parade the streets with band, and
fine campaign flag is to be raised. The eel
ebration would have occurred tonight but
for the delay occasioned by the nomination
Of Vice President
The Portland daily press., 1888-06-26
Season at Old Orchard.
For the New NAVY.

WASHINGTON, June Ex-senator Chand-
Ter today introduced a bill authorizing the
construction by contract of twenty gunboats
or cruisers, none toexceed 1900 tons displace-
ment, nor to cost more than $4,000. At
least two vessels to be built of each type and
adopted by the navy department are to be
wholly of steel or with steel frames and all
the parts of the vessel are to be of domestic
manufacture The bill appropriates 5.OO0,-
600 toward their construction and $3,000,O0O
for
The Portland daily press., 1888-06-26
AS VIEWED IN WASHINGTON.
Commentator OF the Choice Of the
Eroaf Ganvanfian
Great Convention

WASHINGTON, June Ex-senator Ed
munds, on hearing that Gen. Harrison had
received the nomination said: "Well, he is
a first rate man. He always commanded my
admiration and respect He will be elected
and will make first rate President"
Senator Bawley said Harrison Is adj
mirably qualified for the Presidency and not
a solitary syllable can be uttered against
his private life while his public life has
been conspicuously CONNER ndable. We can
win with him."
an excellent one which will develop the full
strength Of the party. General Harrison is
brilliant man, an experiedced statesman
and patriot"
The Portland daily press., 1888-06-26
At the Kicker Institute.

AoULToN, June 25.-The commencement
exercises of the Kicker Classical Institute at
Houlton began on Sunday evening, with
baccalaureate sermon at the Baptist church
by Rev. A. K. Crane, d. d., of Winthrop.
His subject was "The Search for TRUTH"
and was delivered to large audience Pub
lie examinations will be held on Tuesday
and Wednesday, with the dedication of
Wording Hall and Graduation exercises on
Thursday
The Portland daily press., 1888-06-26
JACK" WARREN KILLED.
He Was Shot While Attempting TO Ar
rest a Desperado.

Jack" Warren, deputy under United
States Marshal Harmon, was shot dead at
Lake Megantic, Quebec, by desperate,
Donald Morrison, whom he was trying to
arrest upon charge of poisoning. Warren
was himself formerly desperate, and dur
ing the two years in which he has held his
appointme mt he has shown great ability for
handling the smugglers and outlaws of nor th
and eastern Maine
The Portland daily press., 1888-06-26
RAILWAY MATTERS.
TILE cAsrINr nAI1RnAn

Mr.. Williams of New York. who is one of
the chief movers in the Castine Railroad
Company, was in Bangor the other day and
II IS now reported that proposition will
soon be made by the Castine Railroad Com
pany to the Bangor city government for the
purchase Of the Bangor d Pscataquis rail
road. ia the event of the purchase the con-
neciuh 81 the Castine railroad with the
Bangor & riseataqnis will be made at Old
fown, where a bridge will be constructed
across the river to the opposite side. The
Hpu vii then be continued along the Penoh-
SEQ 10 Brewer, and another bridge built
across the titer to Bangor. The rails will
then be sal lTOm Brewer to Castine accord
ing 10 tie ,Rryey made last winter.
The Portland daily press., 1888-06-26
morley on the Crimes Act.

LONDON, June 25. In the Commons this
evening Mr.. Morley spoke on his resolution
On lhe crimes act, arralgning Balfour's ad-
,nihlstration M % and the operation of the law
Joschen, chancellor of the eScheoner re-
pilea asserting that the act had no terrorS
The Portland daily press., 1888-06-26

the Eightn Ballot
The eighth ballot was then ordered and re-
suited in the nomination of Gen. Harrison,
as follows:
Alabama-Harrison 3, sherman 3. Alger 10,
Blaine 2.
Arkansas -Alger IA.
California--Blaine /, Harrison %
Characterization g.
Connecticut Harrison -.
Decentralization 3.
Fiorida-Harrson 2, Alger A. Sherman 2.
Georgia Gresham 1, Alger 3, Sherman 9, Har-
rlson 10.
IlIinois-HarrIson A, Gresham 40.
Indiana-Harrison 20, Gresham /
Iowa-Alger 1, Gresham 3, Karrson 22, Nc
klnley /, Sherman !, Harrison l6.
Kentucky-Gresham q Sherman z, Harrison 10
Louisiana~Harrison ., Sherman 8, Alger 4.
Malne-harrlson Q, Mckinley ., Gresham J.
Maryland-s I'siii 4, Harrison IL, Blaine l.
Massachusetts-Alger 1. Sherman 2, Harrison
Michigan-Alger 26.
Minnesota-Alger /, Harrison 10.
Mlssissippi-Harrison 4, Gresham g. sherman
Missouri-Mger IA, Gresham 8, Harrison 7,
Sherman 2.
Nebraska-Alger /, Harrison o.
Nevada-Alger 2, Harrison 4.
New Experimentation g..
New Jersey-Harrison 1S.
New YOrk-HarriSOn ~.
North Carolina-Sherman IL, Harrison s, Alger
3.
ohio-sherman 45, Harrison /,
Decentralization g.
nnsylvania-Sherman1, Harrison 80.
Rhode Standardization 8.
South Carolna-Harrison 4. sherman 4, Alger
10.
Tennessee-Harrison 20, Alger ..
TexaS-HarrsOn 2C.
NermOnt-HarrsOn 8.
Nirginia-Harrison 10, Sherman 3.
West Nirginia-HarrRon 12.
Reconsideration %.
AriZona-Harrison 2.
DakOta-Harrison 10.
District of C0lumbia--Harrison 2.
Idaho-Harrison 2.
MOntana-HarrisOn 2
New Mexico-Harrison 2.
Utah-Harrison 2.
Washington Territory Harrison Q,
Wyoming-Harrison 2.
TOTAL.
Harrison .544 Gresham. .-.......... 60
sherman. -...........1lS Blaine. .....-..........
Ager. ..........-. -. 100 Mckinley. -. A
The Portland daily press., 1888-06-26

Texas-Alger q Allison 8, Sherman z, Gresham
/. Harrison 8. Mckinley 2, Blaine q Raymond /.
Nermont-Harrson s.
Virginia-Allis0n 9, Harrison 6, Alger 3, Sher-
man 10.
West Firginia--Blaine 2, Gresham o. Harrison
3, Mckinley /, Sherman 1.
decentralization 20, Gresham ..
ArZona-Alger 2.
DakOta-Harris0n 10.
District of C0umbia-Blaine /, ARer /.
IdahO-Gresham 2.
M0ntana-Gresham ], Allison I.
New M9xico-Alger i, Sherman /.
Utah--Allison 2.
Washington Territory-Harrison j, Alger /,
Gresham A.
WyOming-Sheridan 2.
The Portland daily press., 1888-06-26
: armIngton News.

p eaduating classes of SS from the
teimH... ion Normal School have presented
Hands ae gold-headed cane to their principal
rsgl George c. Purington. The presenta-
The Portland daily press., 1888-06-26

Capt. Warren Cheney, Of Cheney's Island,
Grand Manan, landed sixty-dve seals In
Aastport last Friday, which he had shot
within the past two weeks at the MUIR
Lodges. The careasses are bought by the
Indians who cure and dress the pelts, which
find a ready sale, says the Sentinel
The Portland daily press., 1888-06-26

Exercises at Bates.
LEWISTON, June 25.-The following is the
programme of the Bates Junior exhibition,
held this evening:
The Function of Curiosity ,....................
Il. w. Newell.
F. j, Daggett
The American Mind, its Character and Place -.
A. l.. Safford
Reality OF Illusion?.
w. /. Guptill.
Sensitiyeness of Keats ..................
Miss NJ. S. Little.
Obligations of the Literally Educated Man.....
@. j. Emerson.
The Great Hindrance to American Patriotism.
j. II. Blanchard.
The Successful Life. ...........................
Miss l.. 4. Pumstead.
The Worlds obligation to Chivalry
English Schools as Portrayed by Dickens. .......
Miss ID. Nj. Wood.
Dramatic Element in the Bible. ble....-...........
Miss =. !. Chapman.
The Mission of Poetry .........................
]. !. Hutchinson.
The Sophomores held a champion debate
this afternoon. The question, .'Ought the
United States TO build and control a ship
canal across Central America" was dis
cussed by four in the affirmative and three
in the negative, one being excused
Stdtc SoueSe duntofSs
Especial to the Press.1
0RoNo, June 25.-The prize essays of the
State College Juniors took place in the town
hall this evening. Geo. A. Phillips. NJ. D.,
Prof. f. b. DEMO and II M Estabrooke,
M. s., are the committee on award. The
executive committee is Fred Stevens, j. s.
Ferguson and Miss Nellie L. Leavltt The
following is the programme;
American System.
g. s. Vickery, Bangor.
Agricultural Education. ........................
f. p. Briggs, Hudson.
The Study OF Languages.
j. s. Ferguson, Searsport.
Country Roads. ds..................... ..............
G. G. Freeman, Cherry6eld
l.duutrS
Nellie w. Reed, saltwater.
The Jury System. .......................
John Reed, Benton.
Liberty and Preservation of Man. .................
Fred Stevens, Winter Harbor.
Our Country, its Bresent ana Possible Future ~
Nj. f. Wilson, 0rono.
Assumption and Pretention in Society and Re-
leion..-. W. Edgerly, Princeton.
hlhS leHr
Nellie L. Leayitt. Norridgewock.
The Restlessness of Man.
G. g. Cushman North Bridgton.
Truth and Honesty VS.. Deceit Observation-Disclosures.
M. Il. White, Ashland.
Farming Life in New England Observation-Disclosures.
G. M. Gay. Damariscotta
The Portland daily press., 1888-06-26

Frank Means is the young Bidleford hero
who swan out in Thatcher's Greek, last
Thursday. and saved Peter Merrill and
George Stowe, TWO of his companions, who
were likely to be drowned.
The Portland daily press., 1888-06-26

WASHINGTON. June 26.
The indications for New England are
light to fresh westerly winds, slightly
warmer, fair weather.
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
PORTLAND. Me-, June %, 1888